International projectionist (Jan 1943-Dec 1944)

News in the Supply Field A NEW REEL-END ALARM A new reel-end alarm manufactured by the Ace Mfg. Co. of New York has just made its appearance on the market. This device is entirely mechanical and can easily be installed by following the very complete directions furnished with each pair of units. The only tools required are a x/4" drill, screw driver, cutting pliers and a small wrench. Fifteen minutes are all that is needed to install each unit on a projection machine. The drill is required to bore a hole in the back of the upper magazine close to the front. A bushing through this hole serves to clamp a plate on which a gong is mounted, and also serves as a bearing for the shaft on which the gong clapper and a lever inside the magazine are fastened. A roller on the end of the lever rides on the film; the lever moves downward as the reel unwinds until it loses contact with the film and drops all the way down. The clapper then gives a signal which is audible above the noise of the projection room. This clapper is mounted on a coiled spring shaft, its position being adjusted so that Photograph from "PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" as Produced by Universal Pictures Co., Inc. GRAND OPERA in Technicolor "PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" is a production to demand the ultimate from projector and sound system. Cameramen Duke Green and Hal Mohr catch dramatic close-up and colorful expanse with artistic naturalness — qualities which DeVRY precision projectors screen with credit to producers and applause from patron. "PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" is a picture ORCHIDS TO... Director: Arthur Luhin . . , Cameramen : Duke Green, A.S.C..& Hal Mohr, A.S.C. . . . Soundmen: Bernard B. Brown & Joe Lapis of DeVRY High Fidelity Sound Systems — to do credit to masterful adaptations of Chopin and Tschaikowsky. DeVRY is proud to build equipment capable of reproducing motion picture triumphs such as Universal's "PHANTOM OF. THE OPERA." As peace nears, the farsighted and forthright plan to buy DeVRYS. DeVRY CORPORATION, 1111 Armitage Avenue, Chicago, U. S. A. to test the range, power and perfection BOX OFFICE BOOSTERS FOR AUGUST This is the Army — WB . . . Silver Spurs — REP . . . Destroyer (E. G. Robinson) — COL . . . Texas Rangers — PROD Victory Through Air Power — UA . . . The Sky's the Limit — RKO ... So Proudly We Hail — PARA Heaven Can Wait— 20TH-FOX . . . Melody Parade— MONO . . . DuBarry was a Lady— MGM W^ — for Excellence in the Production of Motion Picture Sound Equipment x Distributors in World's Principal Cities WORLD'S MOST COMPLETE LINE OF MOTION PICTURE SOUND EQUIPMENT it is %" away from the gong when the lever is in downward position. Therefore, when the lever drops, the spring shaft whips so that the clapper travels that extra %" to give the gong a smart tap. A chain, adjustable in length, is attached to the shaft and magazine door and serves to raise the lever out of the way when the magazine door is opened for threading. The only maintenance necessary would be the occasional application of a very little light oil to the lever roller and shaft bearing, and checking the bushing for tightness. Due to the simple principles incorporated in this device, there seems to be no reason why it should not last indefinitely. The manufacturers of this product offer a one-year unconditional guarantee to all purchasers. RADIANT OFFERS SCREENS MADE OF NON-CRITICAL MATERIALS The Radiant Manufacturing Company, of Chicago, announces a new full line of projection screens designed to fill all civilian supply, educational and visual training needs, which are made out of non-critical materials. Portable, table, wall and ceiling screens in a variety of sizes, all with the Radiant "Hy-Flect" glass beaded screen surface, will be available for immediate delivery. Many features of former Radiant lines have been incorporated in the new line, and all models are available without priorities. One model, a wall type screen, is housed in a sturdy, dust proof wood case into which the projection screen rolls up. All wood parts are finished smooth in black lacquer. Most of the company's production now is going to the armed forces. DeVRY ISSUES "MOVIE NEWS" AND 16mm CATALOG The motion picture industry has always found "DeVry Movie News" to be of value and interest, and the current issue, just off the press, is as excellent as the past ones. Its twelve pages are packed with interesting pictures, comments and data pertinent to audio-visual education. Those interested in the role of motion pictures in the drive to victory, and in the part movies will play in the postwar era will want a copy, which may be secured without charge by addressing DeVry Corp., 1111 Armitage Ave., Chicago 14, 111. The company also has available for free distribution its new 56-page catalog of 16mm education and recreational film. Sound and silent titles include a wide range of subjects to suit practically any taste. • RUY war ronds 24 INTERNATIONAL PROJECTIONIST