The Exhibitor (Nov 1938-May 1939)

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THE PROSCENIUM, the central point of attention, has been handled so that the side walls flow into it. The exit doors, flanking the proscenium, afford easy access to the street at the conclusion of a show. The trough lighting and air conditioning ducts in the stepped ceiling are in complete harmony with the decorative scheme. PRODUCTS USED: Acoustical Treatment — Rock wool. Manufactured by G. W. Hall. Air Conditioning — Well water system. Installed by Gates Heating and Ventilating Co. Carpets — Alexander Smith Crestwood. Manufactured by Alexander Smith and Sons Co. Chairs — International No. 401. Manufactured by International Seat Corp. Construction Material — Vitrolite structural glass. Manufactured by Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Co. Curtain Controls — A. D. C. Manufactured by Automatic Devices Co. Decoration — Executed by Rau Studios. Display Frames — Manufactured by Stanley Frame Co. Draperies and Stage Curtains — Manufactured by Amusement Supply Co., Inc. Furniture — Royal Chrome. Manufactured by Royal Metal Mfg. Co. THE AUDITORIUM, looking toward the rear, reveals the simple manner in which the decoration was obtained. The walls are covered with fabric under which has been placed rock wool for acoustical purposes. Lamps — Strong Mogul B. Manufactured by Strong Electric Co. Lighting Fixtures — Manufactured by Beaux Arts Lighting Co., Inc. Projectors — Super Simplex. Manufactured by International Projector Corp. Rectifiers — Forest. Manufactured by Forest Manufacturing Co. Rubber Mats — Manufactured by Puritan Rubber Co. Screen — Raytone. Manufactured by Raytone Screen Co. Sign and Marquee — Fabricated and erected by Straus Artkraft Sign Co. Sign Letters — Wagner. Manufactured by Wagner Sign Service, Inc. Sound — Simplex 4 Star. Manufactured by International Projector Corp. Supply Dealer — Amusement Supply Co., Inc. Ticket Register — Manufactured by General Register Co. Vacuum Cleaner — Manufactured by National Super Service Co. THE BOOTH, equipped with all the necessities for good projection and sound, can be placed in the class with the finest in motion picture business. Its spaciousness affords the projectionists freedom of movement.