The Film Daily (1931)

THE unday, March 22, 1931 EQUIPMENT 300TH O Vojectionist Is Responsible In Maintaining Talkie Efficiency From the manufacture of raw film he process leading up to the produclon of the finished print are of purey academic interest to the projectionist, but from the moment he receives the reels of film from the exchange he is responsible for the rest !>f its journey, from the celluloid to Iiis audience. In his projection room is apparaus no less delicate than that used n the various processes of producion, and equally capable of ruining reproduction if any one of the numerous components should fall short of perfection. It is regarded without (question that today more than ever the projectionist runs the show. But at the same time it is a fact insufficiently realized by the operators themselves, and if the operator does not realize it, it is up to his manager to see that he does so. In saying that the projectionist runs the show, it should perhaps be said that his apparatus does so. But since the talkie set capable of running with unskilled attention has not yet been evolved, it is vitally necessary that the operator should know and understand every portion of his equipment, and moreover keep every individual portion of it in perfect working order. No two makes of sound equipment are identical in the attention they will require. Furthermore, different manufacturers vary in the thoroughness of their service. Irrespective of these facts, however, it is the projectionist's duty to know all there is to know about his particular installation, not with the idea of supplanting the service man, but of giving the set the continual skilled attention which prevents breakdown. Yet he must restrain that very human tendency to meddle and interfere unnecessarily with the working of the set. In the case of an emergency, it is imperative that the projectionist should be in a position to carry on until the service man can arrive. This naturally means that he must be able to locate the fault, and, if not cure it, at least repair it temporarily, and so enable the show to proceed. Great responsibility is therefore placed on the projectionist and the more he knows about his equipment the better results will be obtained in maintaining talkie efficiency. New 30 Amp. Rectifier Developed by Garver A new rectifier model, with a maximum amperage of 30, and called the Garver Kurrent Charger, has been developed and is being marketed by the Garver Electric Co. of Union City, Ind. This rectifier is said to be highly satisfactory for exchanges, test rooms, laboratories and small theaters. NEW THEATERS 130 Houses Wired in Austria Vienna — Approximately 130 houses are wired for sound in Austria, 80 of which are in the Vienna territory. Hungary Plans Stiff Duty On Sound Device Imports Budapest — As a protective measure for the domestic sound-film equipment industry, the Hungarian Ministry of Commerce is reported planning to institute a heavy customs duty on foreign sound-film devices imported into the country. At present there is only one Hungarian manufacturer of sound equipment, the Ungarische Telephonfabrik. New Britain, Conn. — The erection of a ouo-stat tneater here is being planned by 11. li. Erwin. Aniarillo, Tex. -All contracts have been siy hclI and architect s plans approved tot tne erection ot a i'ublix house nere at an estimated cost of $400,000. The new house, whicn Will have a seating capacity of 1,S00, win be Known as the .Paramount. Franklin, N. 11. — Plans and specifiations vmiI be ready soon tor bids on the JSUU-seat iiouse to be erected here by Samuel Kurson .<i Bangor, Me. Ossining, N. Y. — An option on a two-acre tract here has been taken by an independent .neater concern, reported to be headed by kick Alien, operating theaters in Newburgh and PoughKeepsie. the erection of a 1,500seat house is being planned at an estimated cost of $150,000. Helena, Ark. — A new brick and concrete theater is reported as being planned here by Publix. Tobis Installs First in Egypt Cairo — : First Tobis-Klangfilm reproducing apparatus to be installed in Egypt, was completed recently at the Cameo here. Negotiations are reported under way for the equipping of three more houses by Tobis in this situation. National to Hold Meet Philadelphia — The district meeting of the National Theater Supply Co. is to be held here in June. The last meet was held in Boston and lasted two days. Rotation of meeting places is understood to be part of the company's policy. Q. R. S. Photoelectric Cells Photoelectric cells for use on all types of sound equipment, claimed to be non-microphonic, possessing longer life and not affected by heat, are being put out by the Q. R. S.DeVry Corp. of Chicago. New French Projection Equipment Paris — A new French sound projection equipment known as the Norma has been placed on the market by Societe d'Exploitation de Procedes Cinematographiques Francais. The apparatus is sold at around $4,200. ASBESTOS we have it BLUE SEAL ASBESTOS CORP. 264 Wyckoff St., near Nevins Brooklyn. New York Trianele 0290 Distributors for Johoi-Manville Corp. Inglewood, Cal. — Plans are in progress by Walker & Elsen of Los Angeles for the erection of a theater here for the United Artists Theaters of California, Inc., at an es.lmated cost of $150,000. Red Bank, N. J. — Boylan & Levine, architects of New Brunswick, N. J., are preparing plans for a two-story brick theater to be constructed here at an estimated cost of $150,000. Beaumont, Tex. — A theater is to be erected here at an estimated cost of $25,000 by Elmo Willard. Hackensack, N. J. — J. McWilliams Co., Inc., of New York has been awarded the contract for the construction of the Fox theatei at an estimated cost of $500,000. Wyandotte, Jlich. — Plans are in progress for a theater to be constructed here at an estimated cost of $500,000 for the Wyandotte Theater Corp., H. Roeherg, president. Attleboro, Mass. — Erection of a theater here by E. M. Loew's Theaters of Boston, at a cost estimated to exceed $150,000, is reported as being planned. Charlotte, N. C. — Bids will soon be r«aa> on the theater to be erected in this city b> Publix at an estimated cost of $350,000. REPAIR YOUR CHAIRS! MAKE YOUR SQUAB SEATS SPRING SEATS Repairing Reseating Upholstering Allied Seating Company GRamercy 303 4th Avenue 5-5833 New York City at 23rd St. CLAIMS SUPER-LITE LENS INCREASES ILLUMINATION Super-Lite Lens, put out by the Projection Optics Co., Inc., and adaptable to any projector, will increase illumination and reduce electricity expense, according to claims made by the company. The construction of the lens, it is said, deviates radically from all previous types heretofore known and is guaranteed to increase the illumination and greatly reduce the electricity expense on projection. The very long over-all length permits the rear lens to come as close as possible to the gate and therefore gather all the light rays, it is said. Adds Acoustic Engineers Johns-Manville Corp. is reported to have maintained a national staff of engineers to study conditions, make recommendations for proper acoustical treatment and supervise the installation of treatment material. Organize Screen Renovating Co. Dave Solomon and Fred Ungar have organized what is known as the Perfect Screen Renovating Co. with headquarters at 341 West 44th St., New York. The company will specialize in the cleaning of motion picture screens. the secret of good sound ISISILENCE! Absolute silence in the operation of auditorium and stage equipment is essential to good sound presentation. Foreign noises and distractions '*$ are fatal. The Vallen AU Steel Safety Track and Vallen Electric Controls offer this important factor in addition to their unmatchable smoothness and dependability. Write for complete information. VALLEN ELECTRICAL CO., Inc. AKRON OHIO THIS Stamp of Approval in advertisements of equipment and supplies meansi That the NATIONAL GUARANTEE of highest quality is coupled with that of a manufacturer. NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY Branches in ill Principal Cities