The Exhibitor (1959)

BRITAIN'S CINEMA Pi, — Continued From Page PE-6 opy lighting consists of cold cathode in plas¬ tic moulds terminating against a mirror. In order that the facade may be as attrac¬ tive after dark as in daylight, a number of vertical features have been installed on the The lobby features outstanding comfort in seating facilities. The doors lead to to loges. Plush carpet¬ ing has been used throughout. fluorescent tubes, electronically controlled, to permit the lighting intensity to be reduced or increased at any desired speed. The dimming sequence is predetermined so that the light dims from the back of the auditorium towards the stage and the procedure is reversed when lighting is switched on. The same system controls the direct lighting consisting of some 86 decorative downlighters placed to focus the eye on the stage opening. The 1,519 seats are all upholstered with deep foam rubber mounted on resilient ten¬ sion spring foundations and covered in a closely woven English velvet of contemporary design. The Dawson seating has been instal¬ led to give the patron the maximum leg room and access between rows. The auditor¬ ium is carpeted throughout. To safeguard patrons’ health and comfort, fresh, warm or cooled air is pumped into the auditorium at the rate of 1,000 cubic feet per person per hour or 25,000 cubic feet per minute. To ensure perfect distribution two plants, one by the stage and the other at the rear of the circle, have been installed. This will also prevent tobacco smoke im A view of the auditorium from one-third of the way back in the balcony. pairing the light between the projector and the screen. The Philips projection, sound, and public address equipment were specially made for the ABC Preston, at Eindhoven, Holland, supplied by J. Frank Brockliss, Ltd., through Pathe Equipment, Ltd. front elevation which conceal continuous runs of red, green and blue neon tubing. Some 1000 feet of tubing have been used, all of which is electronically controlled and can be made to rise and fall in intensity on any individual color or allowed to cycle continu¬ ously over the whole range of the spectrum. In the entrace foyer, the kiosk and pay boxes of striking contemporary design fit snugly into recesses. The adjacent staircase to the stalls provide completely independent circulation from circle patrons. Beyond the entrance foyer are the stairways to the circle and offices. The auditorium wall surfaces are treated in simple colors and lighting is provided by flourescent lighting under dimmer control to form part of the architectural treatment. Il¬ luminated motifs grace the side walls. The concentration of design within the anteproscenium walls and floating ceiling above leads the eye to the proscenium which is dressed with simple but colorful curtains il¬ luminated from the balcony front. Some 13 miles of electrical cable was used. The auditorium lighting in the main is of an indirect nature and comprises 550 feet of This was the first Philips FP 208 Projector with the SPP Discharge Lamp to be installed anywhere. The dominant feature of the projector is the spool box. The lamp house is about the size of a telephone. Make Yours ^ . _ _ \ v ( i j “Visit Your Supply Dealer J This Week/” | i | ■ "VISIT. WEEK" A and see an actual demonstration of how "Better Projection Pays" with the BEST . . . i i ! MODERN SALES & SERVICE j j 2200 YOUNG ST. DALLAS, TEXAS i ! | “3o,-JtnjourOUt„ fleedi ” j 1 I VECTORS A-X -n r all-purpose 70/35min Cinemeccania j 70 MM j | PROJECTION EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE j J FOR the ultimate in projection. Exclusive distributor ! IMMEDIATE DELIVERY j • i i i | Complete with Custom Sound J System & All Accessories » s J “Better Protection Pays/” i | i « I anvaJ UVaftxUpVt 341 West 44th St.( N.Y. 36 Everything from Booth to Screen HEyiR-tHUILTZ UNBREAKABLE METAL REFLECTORS nf See Your Theatre Supply Dealer <> ECONOMICAL AND DEPENDABLE Manufactured by HEYER-SHULTZ CORP. Cedar Grove, N. J. • BRIGHTER LIGHT • LONGER BURNING • SHARPER PICTURE Free Test Samples onruune CARBONS INC., BOONTON, N. J BiiUt » At • STEADIER LIGHT • LESS ATTENTION • PERFECT COLOR BALANCE Free Carbon Chart August 12, 1959 PHYSICAL THEATRE • EXTRA PROFITS DEPARTMENT of MOTION PICTURE EXHIBITOR PE-13