Motion picture handbook; a guide for managers and operators of motion picture theatres ([c1916])

Record Details:

Title:
Motion picture handbook; a guide for managers and operators of motion picture theatres
Date:
[c1916]
Publisher:
New York City, The Moving Picture World
Volume:
Motion picture handbook; a guide for managers and operators of motion picture theatres
Leaf #:
000209
Language:
English
Collection:
Books
Format:
Books
Contributor:
University of California Libraries
Sponsor:
MSN
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
July 19, 2022
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190 MOTION PICTURE HANDBOOK Figure 72. this solution is made thoroughly fire-proof in the sense that it cannot be made to blaze. Stretching the Screen.— The Mirror Screen Company, which also manufactures metallic surface screens, suggests the use of a frame known as the "artist frame" for mounting moving picture metallic surface screens or cloth screens. Some years ago the mounting of a screen was of little importance. A cloth screen was mostly used, and due to low reflective power, uneveness or wrinkles therein were scarcely visible; moreover a thin cloth could be stretched taut on almost any kind of a frame. Of late, however, the wide use of metallic surface screens, many of which are on a heavy canvas, makes it necessary though very difficult to stretch them tightly, since with a semi-reflective surface every wrinkle or uneven place will show badly. There is nothing better adapted for this purpose than what is known as the "artist frame." It is much superior to any homemade arrangement, and may be purchased from almost any screen manufacturer for less than it would cost an exhibitor to make it. It is simple, and I believe quite satisfactory. It may be Figure 73. shipped K. D., and the process of putting it together is one which can be readily performed by any man of ordinary intelligence. Begin to put the frame together by laying it bottomside up, on a floor or other flat surface. After the corners are bolted together see that