International projectionist (Jan-Dec 1947)

installations were for both sound-on-film and sound-on-disk. Also at this time it became evident that there was a trend to favor sound-on-film over sound-on-disk for theatre release purposes. Apr. 1930: Warner Brothers announced the purchase of an interest in the T. H. Nakken patents. These patents related to the use of a photoelectric cell and an amplifier. (Subsequently they were used as a basis for litigation. [To be Continued] & reeun tit las from the Motion Picture Costumers of the West Coast Local No. 705 I. A. T. S. E. TED ELLSWORTH Business Representative • RCA Custom Tele-Receivers Designed to blend harmoniously with the interior decoration of lounges, executive offices, restaurants and dining rooms, the "Clubman" television receiver has been introduced by RCA Victor in the Television Lounge of the Sherry-Netherland Hotel in New York City. Characterized as "television in good taste," the new custom unit is completely built-in and affords opportunity for inconspicuous installation, individually designed to match the rich decor of the luxurious interior. This initial custom-built unit has a 15 x 20-inch screen, which is almost as large as a full-size newspaper page. The screen is mounted flush in the wall, as is the speaker, which is mounted to form an extension of the screen frame. The frame is hinged and the receiver controls are mounted behind it, out of sight. Designed so that the entire wall unit may be easily rolled out, maintenance is considerably simplified. The unit features the RCA Victor "Eye witness Picture Synchronizer," which keeps the image locked in focus despite electrical interference from elevators, refrigerators, fans or other sources. The Clubman is also equipped with a four-stage intermediate frequency amplifier for picture sensitivity and two stages of video amplification for reserve strengthening of weak picture signals. The tube complement includes an RCA kinescope, seven rectifier tubes and 40 RCA Preferred Type tubes. Twentieth Century-Fox Finances Consolidated net profit for the 39-week period ending September 27, 1947 was announced recently by Twentieth Century-Fox. Their published figure of over $10,600,000 shows a decrease of over $5^2 million below last year's comparable figure. After deductions for preferred stocks the amount was equivalent to 13.65 per share on outstanding common stock, in comparison with the $5.69 per share offered after the same period last year. For the third quarter, also ending Septem Water electric (positive carbon cooler) for mirror arcs. The answer to more light and whiter light and less heat at the film. (Note all of the features listed below.) 1. Gives a full crater filling the mirror with more light. 2. Eliminates carbon penciling. 3. Carbon heats only one-half inch behind crater. 4. Resistance remains constant regardless of length of trim. 5. Positive carbon constantly in line. 6. Gives more and wider light. 7. Greater coverage of the aperture. Write us today for full information on the answer to your light problems. HUFF'S MANUFACTURING CO., 659 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles 7, Calif. ber 27, their net profit figure was a little over $2,200,000 as compared with $4,770,000 for the same quarter in 1946. Gross income before taxes was $136,158,000. Last year for the same period the gross was $139,180,000. This indicates a 2.2 per cent decrease in gross profit and a 60 per cent decrease in net profit below last year's figures. Sown Jlmc wth the ACE "CLEAR LITE" CUE MARKER The film is placed, with the guide marks and pins, onto an illuminated base. The cover clamps it into position. A single knob is moved once, causing all scribers to mark perfect, clean, accurate circles to the specifications of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences". Eliminate punching, scratching n** mutilating of films. Made of aluminum and plastic in smart design, $j jm with case-hardened scribers in oilite I |% bearings. Illumination is supplied by I wl a low voltage source, approved for booth use. Guaranteed. At your dealers, order direct, or write for literature. ACE ELECTRIC MFG. CO. 1458 Shakespeare Ave., New York 52, N. Y. FILM SCRAPERS . REEL END ALARMS . CUE MARKERS . MAGAZINE DOOR STOPS £ rfii ireeunad — LOCAL NO. 378 Wichita Falls, Texas J. Max Ealy B. A.-Sec. Section 5 \_jreelinaA from LOCAL NO. 597 WACO TEXAS Congratulations from LOCAL NO. 396 Binghamton, N. Y. ^rroiidau K-jreetinaS LOCAL NO. 108 GENEVA, N. Y. 32 INTERNATIONAL PROJECTIONIST • December 1947