The Exhibitor (Nov 1938-May 1939)

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-vcccccf mm* fe SM iWwiPvVW P&MW THE PROSCENIUM, widened to 26 feet, allows a stage which is sufficient for the needs of vaudeville acts. Decoration of the auditorium is simple in contrast to the "gingerbread" effect seen in the "before" photograph. PRODUCTS USED Acoustical Treatment — Nuwood ceiling in lobby, rock wool covered with damask on side walls. Nuwood manufactured by Wood Conversion Co. Air Conditioning — River water pumped through an air washer. Installed by Typhoon Air Conditioning Co. Carpets — Crestwood in modernistic henna, brown and tan design. Manufactured by Alexander Smith and Sons Co. Chairs — Fully upholstered coral mohair back, deluxe spring edge, air-cushioned seat covered in brown Spanish leatherette. Manufactured by General Seating Co. Construction Material — Hollow tile, brick and steel. Masonite baseboard in auditorium and lobby. Curtain Controls — A. D. C. Manufactured by Automatic Devices Co. THE AUDITORIUM walls have been covered with fabric over rock wool, the radiators removed, and air conditioning ducts placed in the stepped ceiling. Decoration — Executed by Alvin Studios. Draperies and Stage Curtains — Manufactured by Regal Drapery Co. Lighting Fixtures — Modernistic Lumiline. Manufactured by Lighting Distributors, Inc. Projection Lamps — Morelite Monarc. Manufactured by Morelite, Inc. Projectors — Simplex rear shutter. Manufactured by International Projector Corp. Rectifiers — Two single unit Forest Magnesium-Copper Sulphide Rectifiers. Manufactured by Forest Mfg. Co. Rubber Mats — Tyla-Mat in red, blue and gold. Manufactured by O. W. Jackson Co. Screen — Rcrytone. Manufactured by Raytone Screen Co. Sign and Marquee — Fabricated by Crescent Sign Co. Sign Letters — Wagner. Manufactured by Wagner Sign Service, Inc. Sound — Western Electric. THE LOBBY has been enlarged and a modern ticket booth replaces the more antique one shown in the contrasting view. The modern clock should be noticed. Supply Dealer and General Contractor — Crown Motion Picture Supplies Corp.