The Film Daily (1930)

ELL & HOWELL REPORTS e FILM CLEANER DEVICE Chicago — A new device that autoatically cleans 16 mm. motion oture film as it is being projected rough the machine is announced Bell & Howell Co. This will iminate cleaning by hand. It is aimed that the B. & H. cleaner it only adds life to the film by reoving grease, oil spots and dirt, it the new screen brilliance reIting from film scientifically cleanis a great factor in perfect pro;tion. The device weighs only l/i ounces and is quickly attached d detached from a Filmo projecr. Both sides of the film are >aned as it runs through a pair of pes moistened with "Filmoleen," especially prepared liquid. Unr well regulated pre ■•-•<-*•. the dirt d grease are automatically wiped f. In passing through the pro:tor the film becomes dry before reaches the take off reel. Clean pe is brought into place at a turn a knob whenever the old tape ts dirty. A three-foot roll of tape supplied for each side of the 'aner. Sound for Burlesque House Kansas City — Sound apparatus is ing installed at the Gayety. The use formerly operated as a burunit. Mate, SUIU ,~ -,U1I13U1 UUlUCIl OIOIV. ^ ... Inc. by Kox-West Coast ; Oakland — Rialto, sold to Wally Feehan by A. C. Dippc and J. W. Jespersen; Newark — Peterson, sold to W. J. Helm by C. E. Peterson ; Niles — Peterson, sold to W. J. Helm by C. E. Peterson ; Sebastopol — -Royal, sold to Rexford Elder and Gordon Sullivan by Mrs. A. White ; San Francisco — Hayes, sold to R. A. Waschau by Mrs. Viola I-anger; Williams — Williams, sold to N. C, Steele by Ed. Miller; Arroyo Grande Mission, sold to O. Pickett and G. A. Damon, Jr. by C. E. Mosher; DowneyMeralta, sold to E. L. Halberg and R. L. Fair by Consolidated Theaters; Hermosa — Hermosa, sold to Hermosa Theater Co., Ltd. by Fox West Coast ; Long Beach — Strand, sold to l.azarus-Vinnicof Cir. ; Los Angeles— Castle, sold to I. E. Colton and P. J. Greenbaum by Baffa Bros. ; Empire sold to Wm. Eckman by Mrs. H. Hurley; llvf.-'-", .,(0,1. t., \ Pallais. T. Gonzalea Binghamton House to Reopen Binghamton. \. Y. — With remodng work practically completed. Ma are. under wav fur the reopen< of the Riveria, formerly the one, on Sept. 1. The projection otn has been enlarged and the bby completely remodeled. An gan and cooling plant have also i -tailed. PROJECTION BOOTHS Completely Designed and Erected IRWIN D. RATHSTONE Projection Booth Specialist 152 West 42nd St., New York Tel. Wisconsin 1721 Chase Dirt The smallest amount of dirt or dust on a film sound track, or on a disc, will create distortion against which the sensitive human ear will rebel. Oil spots on a rewind table or dust, dirt or grit any place in the projection booth is likely to be a source of trouble. Walls should be wiped down daily because of the accumulation of dirt from the air. Moviola Facilitates Work in Cutting, Editing Films Hollywood — Facility in cutting, editing, titling, continuity writing, cataloguing, inspecting films and translating titles is now possible with the new Moviola, film viewing machine being manufactured by the Moviola Co. Model MT i"s said to be very easy on the film because of its continuous motion. The film may be either loose or on reels and is automatically taken up on one of the reels in either direction. Absence of intermittent motion makes this machine particularly quiet running and free from wear, it is declared. It is regularly equipped with a constant speed induction motor which drives it at a speed of about 100 feet of film per minute. This is about 10 per cent faster than normal it is said and is the most desirable, but it can be altered to suit the operator by changing the size of the driving pulley on the motor. The model MT can be furnished with a variable speed, universal motor, if this is desired, but the operation of this machine at slow speed is not recommended as there is onh one short flash of light per frame. Starting and stopping of the motor is accomplished by a hand operated switch or by a foot switch as preferred by the operator. There are three other models available. Good-All Electric Co. Moves Kansas City — Good-All Electric Co. has opened a central division --ales office in the Zoglin Bldg., 1717 Wyandotte St. ('. I-:. Ksterley represents the company which manufactures scuind-on-film and disc reproducing equipment. Settings Acoustical Treatments Acoustical Banners New York City CONSTRUCTS MARQUEE SIGN FOR THRIFTY ADVERTISING Anniston, Ala. — George E. Hoffman, manager of the Ritz, has made a transparent sign tor his house for less than five dollars. It can be changed at less than a dollar for each attraction. The sign sits on top of the marquee and is 14 feet long and three feet high. Inside, six inches deep, it is painted flat white and has 22 100-watt lights at the top, sides and bottom. Grooves permit a frame covered with ordinary banner cloth to slide in and out for easy changes. Essentials Following are seven factors agreed upon in an exhibitor consensus as the prime essentials for providing an enjoyable performance : Cleanliness, Courtesy, Comfortable seating, Good ventilation and/or heating, Silence, Efficient sound reproduction, Good projection. Weighing Machines for All Publix Houses Weighing machines for patrons of all Publix houses will be installed shortly, according to plans under way by Sam Katz and Max Schosberg. The scales will be furnished by International Scale Co. Weights will be printed on one side of the tickets while on the reverse side will be photographs of Paramount stars. Charge will be one cent. Mirrors on top of the machines are to be marked off into units for measuring purposes. Sound Recording Book Soon West Coast Bureau, THE FILM DAILY Los Angeles — "Recording Sound for Motion Pictures" is the title of. a book to be printed by the McGraw-Hill company. Data is being compiled by the technical department of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Dozen Da-Lite Screens Installed in Chi Houses Chicago — Twelve local houses have been equipped with Da-Lite screens. The theaters in which they have been installed are the Hub, Oakley, Alma, Alvin, Tiffin, Elston Mt. Claire, Alamo, Piccadilly, Xew Home Arcadia and Lucille. A new Da-Lite beaded sound screen has also been installed in the test projection room of the Enterprise Optical Mfg. Co. here. Legit House Goes Sound Springdale, Conn. — The Springdale, former legitimate house, will be reopened on Labor Day as a sound picture house. /MorOToV* TALKAFILM1 SOUNDHEADS TURN TABLES Special Discounts in Quantities PHOTOTOMS CVRR L!°,BJ^YJ2fSi SIMPLEX TICKET REGISTERS J Protection — Speed— -Efficiency GENERAL REGISTER CORP. Paramount Building ChickcrinR 4065 New York J. C Ensi.kn, Gvn. Sales Mgr. If it is ASBESTOS we have it BLUE SEAL ASBESTOS CORP. 264 Wyckoff St., near Nevins Brooklyn New York Distributors for JohnsMan ville Corp. ATTENTION EXHIBITORS THE VANITYWARE PLANS ARE THE ANSWERS TO YOUR PROBLEMS 4 Campaigns, 26 to 52 weeks. Solid merchandise only. (Not filled) No Coupons. Rose or Jade Pearl Wanted — Rep resentatives to call on theaters in their terri tory Can make big money. Price Range 1054, "%, 12%, 13J4a per piece. Deal direct with a responsible manufacturer. A visit to our factory will convince you. ASTORLOID MFG. CO., Inc. 17 Hopkins St., Brooklyn Tel. 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