Year book of motion pictures (1951)

in the past year, of authentic wood-grain reproductions in laminated plastics by the Formica Co., Cincinnati,, under the trade name of Picwood, available in a variety of wood grains, including oak, mahogany, walnut, birch, maple and prima vera, and in 18 different finishes, ranging from blond and limed to natural tones. Picwood offers all the resistance to abuse of standard Formica color patterns commonly used on soda counters and bar tops, says the company. It also matches colored materials in cost, representing a saving of more than 40 percent over such products as Formica Realwood, which previously offered the only authentic wood grain finishes in the field. Samples are available through Formica sales offices in 3 2 cities throughout the United States and Canada. POPCORN EQUIPMENT Manley Comes Out With Aristocrat Popcorn Machine JyjANLEY, INC., in 1950 completed three years of experimentation on, and introduced to the trade, its Aristocrat popcorn machine. It was said to differ radically from anything it had heretofore produced. Among the many features are: 1. Machine can be operated with either 12ounce or 16-ounce kettle. The change from one size to the other can easily be made by any operator using only a dime or a screw driver. 2. Faster popping and higher dollar yield pe; hundred pounds of corn. 3. Improved heat control in the seasoning well and an improved pump metering the seasoning directly to the kettle. Relative to 1951, the firm sees "no immediate shortage of popcorn machines or popcorn." "But the defense program being what it is, we as manufacturers can only state that government demands on our machinery and manpower must come first," says Charles G. Manley, vice-president and sales manager. "All others come after." Butter Dispenser Joins Cretors Product Line-up (^^. CRETORS & CO., pioneer popcorn equipment maker, added a "Hollywood Butter Dispenser" to its line. The device holds four pounds of melted butter at a constant temperature of 130 degrees. A thermostatically controlled heating element and water bath surrounding the inner stainless steel container prevent scorching. WOODEN ENCLOSURES Habitant Sales Show Rise Of "Some 40 Per Cent" J^ABITANT FENCE, INC., of Bay City, Mich., rang up the biggest year in its history in 1 950, with the volume of sales showing a jump of "some 40 per cent." J. H. Farley, sales manager, says that the firm's distributors "sold and serviced a gratifying percentage of the drive-in theaters built in 1950 and also replaced many unsatisfactory enclosures of other types." The fenc? installed was fabricated exclusively from Northern Michigan white cedar under a system eliminating the customer need for skilled on-the-job labor. In each instance the firm gave specialized service in the fabrication of fencing and other drive-in theater items. Fence Co. Products for 75 Drive-ins Last Year ^OME 7 5 DRIVE-INS last year were equipped with fencing, screen towers, ticket offices, speakers posts, concession buildings, moonlight towers and marquees manufactured by the Fence Co. of America, Escanaba, Mich., whose products are distributed by the Ballantyne Co. of Omaha. The firm has developed for 1951 a rustic dining pagoda which adds to the beauty and convenience of the established drive-in theater. These pagodas are made to seat one, two or four people and each has its own individual table and attached speaker. They may be placed at any appropriate location, including in front of the projection building, concession building or first ramp. CASH BOXES AND TICKET DISPENSERS Combo Portable Cash Box And Dispenser from Arcus JUt^KCVS SIMPLEX Ticket Co. of New York and Arcus Ticket Co. of Chicago began the distribution of a combination portable cash box and ticket dispenser for theater use. Known as "Karry-Cash," the device has a capacity of two rolls of single or coupon tickets. All that is necessary at closing time is to set cover and lock 642