The Film Daily (1931)

THE Sunday, February 1, 1931 ■%2?k DA|ty Theater Equipment By M. P. BOOTH C PROTECTION AGAINST POWER FAILURE An automatic emergency light and power battery system, for protection against interruptions in current supply, is being offered by the Electric Storage Battery Co. of Philadelphia. The entire system is said to be a simple, compact arrangement, positive in operation, with manual attendance eliminated and low operating cost. The circuits to be protected normally operate from and are connected through an automatic transfer switch to the regular power supply, therefore transfer from the regular supply to the battery is automatic and instantaneous, should the regular supply fail for any reason. The battery then carries the load for the predetermined period (one-half to five hours) unless the regular power supply is restored and the automatic switch returns the emergency circuit to the regular supply. A fully charged battery is said to be maintained at all times by means of intermittent automatic charging according to the condition of the battery. The battery is charged at the most efficient, or the full rate pf the charging device, and only when the battery requires a freshening charge or after a discharge. In order to give a warning in case of a broken battery circuit or failure of the charging device for any reason, provision is made in) the equipment for connecting a visible or audible signal. Electrical Audition Lab Formed Cleyeland — < Electrical Audition and Research Laboratories, Inc., has been formed here with Gilbert H. Wieder, president; F. G. Mercer, secretary; B. H. Edelman, vice-president and C. S. Adler, general manager. The company specializes in electrical renditions for public address work in theaters, schools, halls and stadiums. It has also taken over the Ohio distribution rights for Tone-O-Graph sound reproducing equipment, with offices in the Film Exchange Building here. Zar Added to Western Force San Francisco — F. N. Zar, formerly on the road as traveling representative for various film companies), is now connected with the Western Theatrical Supply Co. of this city. STAGE EQUIPMENT Console Orchestra Elevators Magnescopic-Grandeur Screen BRUCKNER-MITCHELL, INC. 532 West 22nd Street New York NEW THEATERS Torrington, Conn. — The theater under construction here for Warner Bros, is expected to be completed some time in June. Kansas City — The 15 -story hotel and thea tre building to be developed this year by the Johns Building Co., headed by Harry F. Johns, will get under way shortly. Johns has announced the completion of plans and financing arrangements. The theater will seat 3,800 and completion of the structure is expected by January, 1V>32. Norton, Va. — Work progressing rapidly on erection of R. H. Boiling's new theater here. Holland, Mich. — The Butterfield Circuit will break ground about April 15 for the theater planned here. Bellefontaine, O. — The New Holland theater, now under construction by the Schine Amusement Co., is being rushed to completion and plans are being made for its opening sometime in February. Huntington, Pa. — A new theater is being built here by J. L. Blackford on the site of the old Clifton, which was destroyed by fire. Contract for the erection of the New Clifton was awarded to John Wickersham of Lancaster. Rochester, Pa. — The name Oriental has been selected for M. Winograd's 1,600-seat theater now under cons;fhction here. Rubenstein Construction Co. of Pittsburgh is doing the work. San Mateo, Cal. — Plans for another theater in this city have ueen announced by W. S. Leadley. The showhouse, which is to be a link in the new United Artists circuit, will cost approximately $100,000. Four other houses to be erected by United Artists will be located in Berkeley, Palo Alto, Richmond and San Jose. Each will cost approximately $150,000 and be erected on sites already selected. Farmington, Minn. — R. F. Strong of St. Francis is reported planning to erect a modern theater here on the site of the old Star and adjoining property. Named Ohio Distributor Cleveland — M. S. England, with headquarters in the Film Building here, has been named Ohio distributor by the Novelty Sales Inc. of Pittsburgh, makers of a new premium deal consisting of 30 pieces including black gladd dresser articles, an electric iron, electric curling and waving irons and an electric hair drier. THIS Stamp of Approval advertisements of equipment and supplies means: That the NATIONAL GUARANTEE of highest quality is coupled with that of a manufacturer. NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY Brmulics in all Principal Cities DELUXE AUTOMATIC REWIND BEING MARKETED BY GOLDE A deluxe motor-driven automatic rewind designed for the efficient handling of sound film and said to accommodate up to 3,000 feet of film and operate with any make of reel, is being marketed by the Golde Manufacturing Co. of Chicago. The entire magazine is of heavy grayiron, cast in one piece with bearings and legs oversize and well ribbed, and the entire mechanism mounted at an angle to keep the reels in mesh and perfect alignment. Trouble with rotating springs and bearing;and danger of friction, heat and fire are eliminated and perfect safety assured, it is claimed, because it can only operate when the door is close., and stops automatically when em of film is reached. Inside circumference of magazim is said to be lined with sound absorbing, felt, whlchj prevents noist and danger to film-ends from abrasion and slapping. Power is supplied by a 110-volt D. C. or A. C. Jenette motor and equipped with a ,'gauge-pomter at the bottom of the case, which provides a means of straightening reels. Adjustable friction for any desired tension is provided through accurately machined automobile type brakes, asbestos lined. BRING BACK THE KIDDIES Our Special Surprise Gift Bag will attract attendance and insure repeat business for your Saturday kfddie matinees. Biggest producers and theatre chains are using our seat selling stunts. Write for details. Universal Toy & Novelty Mfg. Co. 2329 Third Ave. N. Y. C. PROJECTION BOOTHS IRWIN D. RATHSTONE Designer and Builder Sound Installed 152 West 42nd St. N.Y.C. Tel. Wisconsin 7-0842-7274 Improved Fire Trap A roller holder assembly for lower magazine, equipped with four perfectly ground hardened steel rollers in a special assembly designed to eliminate friction on the film, protect it from damage due to scratching, increase safety by reducing the possibility of film fire, and to effectively trap such fire should it start, had been put on the market by the Chicago Cinema Equipment Co. PRINTING FIRM OEEERS FREE EXPLOITATION AID Cleveland i — i Smith and Setron Printing Co. has established a theater exploitatitm department, with services free to exhibitors. 1 his department, headed by Richard Deutsch, will make no charges except for materials. SIMPLEX TICKET REGISTERS Protection — Speed — F.fliricncy GENERAL REGISTER CORP. Paramount Building Chirkoring 4065 New York J. C. Ensi.k.n, Gen. Salt's Mgr. Bring back the prestige lost through faulty sound in your theatre by installing SYNCRCriLH perfect sound reproduction and thereby gain additional steady customers and more dollars through your box. WEBER MACHINE CORP. 59 KUTTER STREET, ROC II ESTER , N.Y. Export Dipt.: 15 Laight Street, New York Catlt Addrin , A r I a b , New York tudio Lights For sound and motion picture photography — lamps of all kinds, both incandescent and arc types, floodlights, spotlights, overhead lights, side lights etc.; for close-up or long-range work. Also wiring devices of various kinds, portable plugging boxes, pin plug connectors, etc. — made by the creators of Klieglights. KLIECL BROS Universal Electric Stage Lighting Co.,inc. 321 West 50th Street New York. N.Y.