The Film Daily (1931)

THE -.%g^ DAILY Sunday, July 19, 1931 oTHEATER By M. P. UNIQUE IN-A-FLOOR SAFE ADAPTABLE TO THEATER Los Angeles — A new safe of small dimension that is embedded in concrete in the floor and is entirely drillproof, pick-proof and punch-proof, adaptable to all theaters where surplus funds during business hours are removed from the register and receipts for the day have to be taken care of, has been developed by the In-A-Floor Safe Co., Ltd, of this city. The features of this new safe, it is declared, prevent burglars from removing it from the premises. The top rests flush with the floor, does not take up valuable floor space, is inconspicuous, and is equipped with patented fool-proof locks. The walls of the In-A-Floor, it is further said, although case-hardened to withstand the onslaughts of either drills or blow-torches, are inaccessible because of being surrounded by concrete. Distribution of the new In-A-Floor safe has been taken over by the National Theater Supply Co. Japan and China Active In Sound Installations Sound picture production activities are just beginning to take shape in the Far East, according to a recent statement made by Harry G. Musgrove, newly appointed by Ambrose Dowling, RKO foreign manager, as Far East representative. Japanese and Chinese picture companies, he states, have sent agents to Hollywood to buy sound equipment and make a survey of production methods. A little sound picture production he also says is going on in the former country. Lack of proper laboratory facilities and equipment has been an obstacle in the way of sound film production. A few theater construction projects are being discussed in Shanghai and Pekin, Musgrove states the houses' proposed seating capacities are between 2,000 and 3,000. Adds Screen Resurfacing Dep't Pittsburgh — Screen resurfacing is now being done by the Tri-State Theater Equipment Exchange, under the direction of S. & H. Wanetick. Manchester's New Film Palace Manchester — Local Manchester men are arranging to build a 2,000 seat super film theater in this city to be known as the Broadway theater. It will be in the Broad St., Pendleton, section, and many innovations will be introduced, including a movable orchestra platform and new lighting effects. Dunlo, Pa. — Gutted by fire recently, the Dreamland of this city, owned by Ike Single, will be rebuilt. Huron, S. D — Arrangements have been completed for the construction of a $25,000 theater here by F. F. Otto. Spencer, la. — -A community theater is being constructed here at a cost of $2,500. Des Moines, la. — Erection of a $50,000 theater is being planned here by Dr. L. H. Chamberlain. Bremerton, Wash. — According to the plans made public by a newly formed corporation. The Tower Theater Co., remodeling of a structure into a 600-seat theater is to be completed by Aug. IS. J. A. Bradt, former Seattle exhibitor, will be in charge of the operation of the house. Wenatchee, Wash. — Work is rapidly progressing on the theater being constructed here by S. S. Patrick, local real estate dealer and merchant. The house, which is expected to be completed sometime in August, will have a seating capacity of 350. Scottville, Ky. — Contract for the erection of a two-story brick theater building here by Dr. Lattie Graves, at an estimated cost of $25,000, has been awarded to Hood Bros. Trenton, N. J. — A contract for rebuilding the recently destroyed theater here will soon be awarded by F. V. Storrs, of New York. Estimated cost is $400,000. Form Tobis Subsidiary Berlin — A subsidiary of Tobis Films called Tobis Technik Company has been formed here, capitalized at 20,000 marks. It will pay special attention to the development of technical equipment and the acquiring and exploiting of foreign patents. Dutch Kuchenmeister Profits Amsterdam — The Dutch Kuchenmeister company reports a net profit of $446,725 for the past fiscal year. It is stated that the balance sheet provides for considerable amortizations, especially on the patent account, and heavy reserves. The amount of the dividend is not yet known. Participation in other companies was trebled during the year. WEBER CORP. SUPPLYING SYNCtlROEILNA.C.UNITS Rochester, N. Y. — Completely new A. C. -operated power supply units, designed for the elimination of all batteries from the new Syncrofilm sound equipment and for replacements for batteries in use with equipment installed, have been developed and are now being offered by the Weber Machine Corp. of this city. The equipment is made in two units, which consist of an "A" unit for the supply of current to exciter lamps and also for the filaments of the head amplifier tubes, and a "B" unit for supplying plate voltage to the head amplifier tubes and photo-electric cells. All units are ruggedly built, on pressed steel chassis, and are supplied with ventilated steel cabinets for wall mounting. The entire assembly and wiring of the component parts make a compact and efficient unit, the method of wall mounting having proven very desirable in projection rooms where the floor space is limited, it is declared. Three-Lens Turret Makes Exact Position Possible A three-lens turret that will accommodate three lenses of any size necessary for the presentation of sound-on-film, disc, silent or Magnascope, is being offered by Basson & Stern, sound accessory device manufacturers of Brooklyn. With the use of this turret, exact position register is possible, the company states. Each lens has a separate focusing device, and there are also provided adjustments for up-anddown and sideways movements of each lens, thus insuring exact lineup of picture on the screen without it being necessary to shift the projector. ALTERATIONS Tacoma, Wash. — The Fox-Broadway has been closed for the summer months, during which time the house will undergo a complete rejuvenation. It is expected to reopen early in the fall. Clem Pope is the manager. Petersburg, Alaska — Remodeling and the installation of new equipment is being made in the Coliseum, owned by W. D. Gross. Sac City, Iowa — Layo Miller, new owner of the Casion, is remodeling and installing new furnishings. Beaverdale, Pa. — S. Maurer's Globe theater, destroyed by fire some weeks ago, will be completely rebuilt and new equipment installed. Bellwood, Pa. — Acoustical treatment and general improvements are being made at the State. Lewiston, Pa. — The Pastime is soon to be remodeled and the installation of new equipment made. The house, which was recently damaged by fire, was operated by Ike Berney, who plans to reopen early in the fall. Wilmerding, Pa. — Having been dark for many months, the Grand has been leased and is expected to undergo general improvements. Joins National Sales Force Pittsburgh — Alexander Parke, veteran film man in this territory, is now connected with the local National Theater Supply Co. branch in a spe-; cial sales capacity. BELL PORTABLE EQUIPMENT FOR 35 M.M. SOUND-ON-FILM BELL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION 729 Seventh Avenue, New York TUDio Lights For sound and motion picture photography — lamps of all kinds, both incandescent and arc types, floodlights, spotlights, overhead lights, side ligiits, 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.,ihc 321 West 50th Street NewYc New York, N.Y.