International projectionist (Jan 1963-June 1965)

Record Details:

Title:
International projectionist
Date:
Jan 1963-June 1965
Publisher:
New York : International Projectionist Publishing Co., Inc.
Volume:
International projectionist (Jan 1963-June 1965)
Leaf #:
000284
Language:
English
Collection:
Technical Journals
Format:
Books
Contributor:
Library of Congress, MBRS, Moving Image Section
Sponsor:
Library of Congress, Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
International Projectionist presented the technology of cinema sound and image projection while addressing the issues and concerns of union projectionists. -- David Pierce, 2013
Date Added:
September 21, 2023
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Skouras Playhouse Undergoes Extensive ^00,000 Remodeling GREAT NECK, N. Y. — The Skouras Playhouse Theatre in this Long Island community has been undergoing a major remodeling at a cost of $100,000, exclusive of equipment. The brick structure was decorated, lobbies enlarged and new furnishings installed during three weeks when the theatre was closed. The booth is now equipped with Super Simplex projectors, Peerless Magnarc arc lamps, Knisley rectifiers, Simplex rewinders and Neumade film cabinets. The sound system is an Ampex Super 30 watt, 3 channel magnetic optical with special modifications by the Skouras Theatres' sound department. The screen is a Pearlescent. by the Technikote Corporation. Mrs. Neva Hassanein was the decorator, and Novelty Scenic Studios installed the drapes. The Playhouse Theatre has a seating capacity of 1,000 with American Seating Company chairs. The seats are upholstered with red nylon. Auditorium walls are covered with two-inch acoustical fiberglass. The lobby and foyer has an acoustical hung ceiling, with vinyl on the walls. The Skouras Theatres chain operates the Playhouse Theatre for the Metropolitan Playhouses, Inc. It is located in the main business area, and operates on a single feature, first run policy. iP ; j 1 I I I t 1 i f I I I J L k ' J t t Auditorium seating arrangement Super Simplexes in remodeled booth Mezzanine lounge at Playhouse Concession stand features modular areas International Projectionist April, 19G±