The Film Daily (1928)

THE 10 I PAILV Sunday, August 5, 181 Theater Equipment and Management By CHARLES F. HYNES NEW MACHINE AIDS SOUND EllMS, SPAHR DECLARES Chicago — With its new shutter declared particularly adaptable to sound picture projection, the new Model H Motiograph De Luxe projector has been accorded an enthusiastic reception bv the trade, according to O. F. Spahr,' president of the Enterprise Optical Co., which manufactures the new machine. Orders received to date indicate that within a short time the new machine will be represented in practically every section of the country, Spahr declares. With sound projection being pushed to the fore with vigor and making considerable progress in establishing itself in the various leading houses throughout the country, the new projector is especially timely, Spahr declares. "Our new shutter which we have developed in the Model H no doubt will increase the etTiciency of soiind projection and help popularize it," he states. Duo Model Is Specialty of Film Inspection Mach. Co. Film Inspection Machine Co., York, is specializing on a Duo model inspecting machine for use in exchanges . The device is mechanical and eliminates need of manual inspection and handling of films, except for threading and splicing. It has no sprockets and prevents scratching due to improper hand rewinding. The detection fingers locate open splices, outside breaks and inside tears and •'button holes." It is so designed that not more than two feet of film is txposed from magazine to magazine during the inspection process. The machine handles two reels of film simultaneously. When a defective spot enters the detector box, the film is brought to a stop in position for the operator to make the needed repair. The Stamp of Approval An endorsement of product and propositio7is, bestoived by The Film Daily, after investigation of qualifications and merit Theater owners who had enough foresight to install cooling systems now are reaping the benefit of their investments, again emphasizing the absolute necessity of a cooling system, no matter how small the theater. A fan system which operates efficiently and economically is the Blizzard, which evenly deflects air to all parts of the house. The fan is equipped with a speed change policy to assure variable speed. Because it has been tried and proved over a period of years, is simple, practical and economical, the Blizzard fan has THE FILM DAILY STAMP OF APPROVAL. Southern California Unit Closes Alexander Contract Denver — Contract has been closed for Alexander Filin Co., advertising film service in theater of members of M.P.T.O. of Southern California. A number of Florida theaters also have been added. The Alexander firm recently completed its new plant at Colorado Springs. Until recently, activities were confined chiefly to the Southwest, but an expansion program has been launched to introduce Alexander service to other sections. The California deal provides for showings in about 100 theaters. • w*:«i'€iw9S:;»-£«:*'%'^^"« 4^ Before you buy, ^et the facta on the SHJPMIEMIE Washed.mr COOLING SYSTEM SUPRtME HEXrERAXDVENTIl/VriNC CORPORATION ..«...< ST.UMJIS,l).Jj» a.s#«,«**;f:ff:*,s««i»;«:m*,S,*L«^ i I DeVry Camera in High Favor at Hollywood "Impossible in many shots to use the Standard Camera. In each case we took the shots with a DeVry Camera." George Archainbaud First National \ I DeVry Corporation, 1111 W. Center St., Chicago, 111. New Speed Lens Developed for DeVry 35 mm. Camera Chicago — A new speed lens has been developed by the DeVry Corp., for use with the DeVry 35 mm. camera, which is used by many exhibitors for shooting local newsreels. The new lens is an F 1.5-50 mm. lou Y' National Now Offering Baby Spot-Flood Lan Chicago — National Theater Supj Co. is marketing a 250-watt spc flood light designed for highlightir. It can be used in the lobby, put the wall to spot organ or orchest soloist or back stage. It can be cpijll cealed or exposed as desired, hood is adjustable and can be at the desired angle. The lam eight inches long, six inches W) and weighs five pounds. It is equi*! ped with bracket, lens, two-col holders, three gelatin colors, asbe tos lead wires, six foot cord and plu iiiii Superior Projectors to Be Designed for Soun Cleveland — Superior projecto soon will be equipped for Vitaphoi* and Movietone sound projectici equipment, states E. E. Oliver, he; of the Oliver M. P. Supply Co , her. His first is taking showroom spa( in the Film Exchange Bldg., for di play and sales of the projector ar: other equipment. \ ill irc! llei iC Burger Resigns from National ■ Samuel J. Burger, who has bee selling Kilgen organs in the East f( National resigned. Theater Supply J from Four Bare Walls to one of America's finest houses! I The IOWA exemplifies > the great advantages of Na k» ly tional's One-Contract Plan J Calvin Bard owner of the New Iowa, says : ". . . it was left, without restrictions, to the National Theatre Supply Company to start with four bare walls and accomplish the 100 per cent perfect job of today. "I feel glad that I selected this organization to equip my theatre. I am glad for the harmony and efficiency which have prevailed during the installation. The harmony and smooth working of all details could not have been possible had I dealt with half a dozen individual firms. "My dealings with National Theatre Supply Company have saved me time, worry, and expense." National's One-Contract Plan is the ideal means of producing a completely and excellently appointed theatre with minimum expense. Constant cooperation with the architects during the construction of each One-Contract Theatre assures best results from projection and other necessary equipment— as well as the selection and adaptation of various equipment units to the individual requirements of the architect's design. Another unportant feature of the One-Contract Plan IS Its arrangements for financing in part or complete from the ground up. The new IOWA, at Cedd Rapids, Iowa, is an exee lent illustration of tl many things that mak National Seirvice the moi complete, the most ef tive and reliable, ev& available to the theatn indus try NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY CO general Offices: 624 S. MICHIQAN BOULEVARD, CHICAQ( ^ Offices in all Principai Cities i >^ (4147) A i