International projectionist (Jan-Dec 1956)

OBITUARIES Felix W. Kamp, 66, member of Philadelphia Local 307, succumbed to a fatal heart attack suffered December 12 at Town Hall there where he had been employed for the past ten years. A. P. Hansen, member of Milwaukee Local 164 since 1919, died last month. At the time of his death he worked as projectionist at Fox's Strand Theatre in Milwaukee. Cecil R. Wood, Sr., 82, veteran member of New York Local 306, died recently in his sleep at his winter home in Jacksonville, Fla. He was one of the pioneer projectionists in this country and traveled all over the United States back in the early 1900's showing motion pictures. In 1914 he was selected by D. W. Griffith to show "The Birth of a Nation" to President Woodrow Wilson and his cabinet in a special preview at the White House. Wood later toured the s PUCES ^ NOT y HOLDING Film breaks are cosily. Play safe by using JEFRONA All-purpose CEMENT Has greater adhesive qualities. Don't take our word for it. Send for FREE sample and judge for yourself. CAMERA EQUIPMENT CO. DEPT. J-l-8 1600 Croadway New York 19, N. Y. country for four years with this classic. Prior to his retirement in 1952, he worked as projectionist at the Paris Theatre in New York City. Survivors are his daughter and two grandsons. a • • Sam Leavitt, 53, member of Local 160, Cleveland, Ohio, died last month. He was projectionist at the Circle Theatre there for several years until failing health forced him to retire. His wife, brother, and four sisters survive him. Price of Manco-Vision Screen We are informed by J. B. Schuyler of the Manco-Vision Drive-in Theatre Screen company that the extruded aluminum screen developed by the Motion Picture Research Council is priced at $2.00 per square foot. The price of $1.85 per square foot, quoted in a recent issue of IP, was originally considered; however, freight, packaging and inspection charges forced the price higher. Reserved Seat Policy As an example of the growing trend toward "roadshow" policies in big city theatres, New York's Roxy recently announced a new sales plan for reserved seats. One thousand reserved seats in the mezzanine are now made available for all performances to patrons desiring advance assurance of seating on selected dates. Tickets may be purchased through the mail or at the boxoffice. CURTAIN CONTROLS, TRACKS and SPECIAL OPERATING DEVICES VALLEN, Inc. AKRON 4, OHIO Clayton Ball -Bearing Even Tension Take-Ups For all Projectors and Sound Equipments ALL TAKE-UPS WIND FILM ON 2, 4 AND 5 INCH HUB REELS. SILENT CHAIN DRIVE THE CLAYTON REWINDER FOR PERFECT REWINDING ON 2000-FOOT REELS. CLAYTON PRODUCTS CO. 31-45 Tibbett Avenue New York 63, N. Y. 200-Ampere Arc Switch A 200 Ampere, 2-step arc lamp switch is available from National Theatre Supply. The switch is designed to handle the heavier current flow utilized by the newer arclamps and can be mounted directly on any enclosed Simplex New switch from NTS pedestal, indoor or drive-in type. The reduced amperage feature for striking the arc is accomplished by first closing the double-bladed portion of the switch — controlled by the black handle. As soon as the arc has been struck, full arc amperage is obtained by closing the single blade which is the red handle on the switch. This is felt to be a distinct advantage over other types of reduced amperage switches where it is necessary first to move the handle to a half-way position for striking, and then to close the switch entirely for full amperage. To "break" the switch all blades are activated by the black handle only. The switch mounts rigidly to the rear surface of the pedestal. In this position, rough handling during the "make" operation will not affect the line up of the arc lamp. Yout Guarantee of Consistent Quality and Outstanding Service For Every Theatre Need! NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY 29 Branches Coast to Coast 30 INTERNATIONAL PROJECTIONIST • JANUARY 195<