Year book of motion pictures (1929)

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,ias to do with treating the entire auditorium in simple grays, light >nut browns and other known color combinations which take artificial light. We have carried on a successful experiment with effective projecting machines brought into life during intermissions and reflecting on the comparatively plain ceiling and side wall surfaces, color, ornamental slide effects which give the auditorium a most interesting appearance. The use of colored floodlights definitely placed in front and rear of auditorium is also to be mentioned as an effective decorative scheme. These floodlight effects should be dimmer controlled. DRAPERIES, TAPESTRIES: The application of colorful tapestry and banner decorations on side walls of auditoriums lends itself very advantageously to the decorative and acoustical qualities of a sound theater. It is not improbable that we may see a great revival of this type of medieval decorative art. The use of gold and glitter in the decorative scheme of a theater should be avoided as well as the use of mirrors on side walls of auditoriums where disadvantageous reflections might disturb patrons during the picture. Ward Leonard Electric Co. Mount Vernon, New York Manufacturers of Theatre Equipment for the complete and accurate control of lighting Vitrohm ( vitreous enamelled) Resistance and Reactance Dimmers Projection Arc Lamp Rheostats Arc Lamp Ballasts and Rheostats Projection Lamp Ballasts and Rheostats Vitrhom Spot Light Dimmers. Resistance Specialists For More Than 37 Years $ — € B E PL S O N — — ft RE-CONSTRUCTION and. RE-EQUIPMENT 959