The Exhibitor (1959)

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A National "Seventy" installation in the Memrose Theatre, Norfolk, Va. PROJECTION AND SOUND SYSTEM 70mm/35mm conversion in 2V2 minutes! The superb new design of the National "Seventy" permits truly hi-speed adaptability to any 35mm system— standard, wide-screen. Cinemascope, etc. With the "Seventy" you can schedule a program combining the two film sizes . . . converting from one to the other in a matter of minutes! Special features of the National "Seventy": • Separate sprockets are provided for each film width— single screw fastening of the sprockets means practically instantaneous removal. • Optical and magnetic sound components are an integral part of the projector housing rather than separate "added-on" units. Call your National man for complete specifications, prices and delivery on the “Seventy”. • Magnetic sound head contains separate clusters for 4 and 6 channel sound reproduction. • Curved film gate stabilizes focus and reduces film buckling. Adjustable tension of teflon runners assures steady projection with all film, new or old. • Lens mount is rugged and exceptionally accurate— can accommodate any focal length lens for presentation of 70mm or 35mm. • Projector Drive motor is connected directly to mechanism and provides for film speeds of 24 or 30 frames per second. • Automatic Circulatory Lubrication eliminates need for special attention. National Theatre Supply Company 92 Gold Street, New York Branches Coast-to-Coast 38, N.Y. NATIONAL A GENERAL PRECISION COMPANY A subsidiary of • Cone type shutter provides screen with maximum amount of light. General Precision Equipment Corporation • Motor-driven film take-up. • Completely enclosed pedestal tilts upward to 12 for drive-in use and downward to 30° for indoor use.