The Film Daily (1929)

THE -<^E^ DAILV Sunday, April 7, 1929 Theater Equipment By CHARLES F. HYNES STUDY or WIRED HOUSES ON FIRE INSURANCE St. Louis — Widespread use of talker devices is raising a new problem for fire insurance companies. The National Fire Protection Ass'n is understood studying the situation. A special sub-committee of the national dectrical code committee of the association is surveying the subject. Fire insurance men are said to be concerned with use of high electric voltage in operation of sound devices. At present there are no set standards for handhng the wiring used in connection with the sound picture machines, it is said. In Chicago the regular high voltage rule is being applied by the insurance companies. Representing Arctic Nu-Air Atlanta — F. W. Young and Joe Fieldman are Southern representatives of Arctic Nu-Air with headquarters here. The Stamp of Approval An endorsement of product and propositions, bestowed by The Film Daily, after investigation of qualifications and merit Plastic copies of ancient and modern statuary masterpieces are being used effectively by many theaters throughout the country. This statuary adds to the beauty and atmospheric effect of some of the nation's foremost houses. Prohibitive cost of obtaining originals is overcome by the plastic copies. In this field, P. P. Caproni and Brother, long have been recognized as leaders. Their work adorns many theaters, museums, art colleges, etc., throughout the country. Models are made directly from originals, assuring fidelity to detail The copies are made in plaster (white or ivory, bronze colorl or terra cotta finish), bronze metal, marble or cast stone. Because of their record of faithfulness of reproduction and economy of installation, Caproni casts have THE FILM DAILY STAMP OF APPROVAL. New Safety Projection Device in Germany Washington Bureau of THE FILM DAILY Washington — A safety apparatus for projection machines, consisting of a shutter which is instantaneously closed when anything goes w'rong with projection has been invented in Germanv. What about Sound Pictures? The Picture's the thing! Yet it's a soundconscious public these days, and make-shift musical and "effect" accompaniments bring a "thumbs down" mighty quick. Successful sound synchronization is pullin<> big houses. Perhaps you're depending upon non-synchronous devices! If you are, sound effects are here for you through BRUNSWICK MOOD ACCOMPANIMENT Record Library and Cueing Service Here you have records made expressly for cueing service — music composed especially and exclusively for theatre use. A record for every kind of Motion Picture scene! Special sound effect Records without musical accompaniment! A cue sheet for every Feature picture! A complete service to take care of the musical needs of theatres equipped with non-synchronizing instruments! Never before have strictly theatrical records been available — and now, only from the Brunswick Mood Accompaniment Record Library. Double your patronage with "sound" pictures! Ask your nearest National Branch for details and demonstration, or send for Descriptive Booklet to General Offices: 624 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. (4271) Racketeering Alleged in Chicago Theater Signs Chicago — Temporary injunction against Thomas J. Malloy, business manager of the local operators' union, his assistant, Ralph O'Hara, Michael Kennedy, commissioner of gas and electricity, and Thomas J. Flannery, president of White Way Sign Co., has been secured by the Wagner Sign Service. Defendants are restrained from alleged efforts to coerce theaters and other electrical sign users to break contracts witii Wagner in favor of White Way. The complaint claims that one month's gross was demanded, in return for cessation of alleged hostilities against the company. A permanent injunct'on and $25,000 damages is sought. Install Cooling Device Oklahoma City. Okla. — W. P. Florence has installed a Carrier air washer at the Macon. LOEW BUILDING 1540 BROADWAY TIMES SQliARE. NEW YORK LOEW BUILDING PENN AVENUE PITTSBURGH TALKING SHOP Industry Expected to Watch With Interest Equipment Exposition Planned at Chicago OCHEDULED exposition of equip^ ment at Chicago, June 1 to 9 will be watched with considerable interest throughout the trade. The affair, which is to be called the American Theater Equipment Exposition and Exhibitors Institute, is the first of its kind attempted in the industry, as previous expositions attempted all have been as adjuncts to exhibitor conventions. The Chicago affair is sponsored by the American Theater Exposition Corp., managed by W. G. Newbould. The company has staged various expositions in other lines and this is the first venture in the picture business. Opp hundred and ninety-seven booths are to be provided, together with a model theater. Revenue from booths, it is stated, will not cover expenses, the sponsors relying on an admission fee from the public to get ofif the nut and make a profit. Present confusion and uncertainty existing with regard to sound equipments is depended upon by backers of the expositions to bring exhibitors to Chicago for the affair. With many exhibitors casting about to determine what equipment they will install, the exposition sponsors feel the time opportune for launching of the affair. If it is successful, they intend to make it an annual event. Transferred to Philadelpihia Leo Hirshfield, veteran Arctic NuAir representative, has been transferred from Cleveland to head the Philadelphia division. FOR SALE? DEBRIE "L" Camera Latest Model, Complete with 4 Lenses, 6 Extra Magazines and Case, Akeley Tripod, Guaranteed New Condition, $1100.00 WlLLQaViHBy^ Phoiw Penoa. 0330 Motion Picture Department U. S. and Canada Agents for Drtria