International projectionist (Jan-Dec 1957)

for intermittent sixteen-tooth sprockets. It is also noted that, while all service companies have installed CinemaScope sprockets on machines which have been repaired, sprockets in the soundhead have not always been changed. Alteration Cost Prices quoted for a complete kit of sprockets, intermittent shoes, keeper rollers, and new aperture plates range between $50 and 165 per projector. If some of the necessary parts have already been installed, the cost, of course, will be less. Since the optical track on MagOptical prints is not as wide as that previously supplied, steps in recording have been taken to compensate as nearly as possible for any level loss. Although it is suggested that in some theatres a slightly higher fader setting may be required. MagOptical tracks are claimed not to be susceptible to trouble any more than standard optical, and all that is required is ordinary good maintenance of projection equipment. 20th-Fox believes that MagOptical prints will be a valuable aid in eliminating the booking problem, since these prints are interchangeable. The manual also notes: "Some oi the public may not know the difference between good and bad sound, but a surprisingly large number of people do." OBITUARIES Siegel, David, 59. member and former official of Toronto Local 173, was killed in an automobile accident on July 30. He was projectionist at the Casino Theatre in Toronto since it opened, and chief supervisor of theatre projection equipment for Premier Theatres. A member of the Local for 41 years, Dave Siegel served as president, member of the executive board, and as chairman of welfare fund. For many years he represented the Local at IA conventions. He was a member of the Variety Club and of the Canadian Picture Pioneers. Survivors are his wife, Mary, his son and three grandchildren. • • • Miller, Robert E.. 65, member of St. Louis Local 143, died last month of a heart attack. He worked as a projectionist at Loew's Orpheum there. He is survived by his wife, Emma, and his son, Robert W., also a member of the Local. • • • McDonald, John, veteran member of Detroit Local 199, died recently. For the past 30 years he was projectionist at the Fisher Theatre there, and was commander-elect of the theatrical post of the American Legion. • • • Kalushe, Paul Frederick, member of Local 154, Seattle, Wash., and projectionist at the Music Hall Theatre in Seattle, died early this month. When you buy. . . Your SIMPLEX Projector Mechanism represents a priceless investment. You bought it after long, careful study because you recognized it as the finest projector on the market. Don't take chances with such an investment — the very success of your theatre depends upon its performance! When spare parts are necessary, insist on the best — insist on SIMPLEX parts ! From the smallest stud pin to the largest gear cover, every part is made with the same precision and skill as the mechanism itself. By using only SIMPLEX parts, you can be certain of maintaining the high quality of performance that has made SIMPLEX the world's foremost projector mechanism! Genuine SIMPLEX parts are available only through Yoilt @U$t$fltee of Consistent Quality and Outstanding Service NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY • BRANCHES COAST TO COAST INTERNATIONAL PROJECTIONIST • SEPTEMBER 1957 25