Motion Picture Herald (Jul-Sep 1931)

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74 MOTION PICTURE HERALD September 5, 193 1 I CLASSIFIED i Advertising ^ Ten cents per word, payable in advance. Minimum charge, ^ $1.00. Copy and checks should be addressed Classified Ad Dept., Motion Picture Herald, 1790 Broadway, New York, N. Y. The Recognized National Classified Advertising Medium Mail Order Bargains S.O.S. SAYS— BUY RIGHT, BUT BUY NOW— LOOK AT THESE VALUES — EVERYTHING BRAND NEW; Simplex Magazines, Uppers, each $16.95, Lowers, each $23.95 ; 2000 ft. Film Cabinets, per section. $1.95; Bench Rewinder Sets with dummy ends, each $2.95; 10" Sound Reels, each 49c; Automatic Changeovers, per set, $39.85; Aisle Lights, each $2.95; Half Size Lenses, each $26.46; Acoustic Tile, sq. ft. 55c; Photocells, all types, each $12.95; Sound Absorbent Theatre Carpet, 69J^c per yd.; Acoustical Felt, 2754c sq. yd.; Da-Tone Sound Screens, 39c sq. ft.; Silver Sound Screens, 54c sq. ft.; Beaded Sound Screens, 59c sq. ft.; G. E. Exciter Lamps, 98c; Many other bargains in new equipment. S.O.S. Corp., Dept. E-H, 1600 Broadway, New York City. Cable Address "SOSOUND," New York. STANDARD GENUINE SOUND PRODUCTS AT WHOLESALE— Everything shipped direct from factory: Samson No. 19 Amplifiers, $55.00; Silver Marshall No. 692, $90.00; Genuine Racon Horns, complete with Unit, Transformer and Exciter, $98.00; 30 ampere Rectifiers complete with tubes, $85.00; DaTone Sound Screens, 38c square foot; Exciter Lamps, 98c; Rectifiers for sound-on-film, eliminates storage batteries, $45.00. Write us your needs. THEATRE SOUND SERVICE, 130 S. Clinton Avenue, Rochester, New York. Projector Repairing BEST SHOP for repairing^ projection machines. Prompt service, reasonable prices. Address Movie Supply Co., 844 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. SKILLED MECHANICS, specialized tools, and a shop equipped for but one purpose can ofTer you nothing but the best in repair work. That is what I have, and I can ofler you the best in the overhauling of your motion picture machinery equipment. One of the oldest repair men in the territory, and serving some of the largest houses. Relief equipment furnished free. For results bring your work to Joseph Spratler, 12-14 E. Ninth Street, Chicago, Illinois. Equipment Wanted WANTED— PAIR MAZDA LAMP HOUSES with 25 cycle regulators. Address BEN BRINCK, West Point, Iowa. WANTED^FOUR WRIGHT-DeCOSTER SPEAKERS, A.C. Must be in good condition and cheap. Address LINTON THEATRES COMPANY, Linton, Indiana. CASH PAID FOR OLD SIMPLEX PROJECTORS OR MECHANISMS. PEERLESS or Strong Reflector Arc Lamps. Will buy equipment in any condition. Pay highest prices. Address Box No. 66, Motion Picture Herald, 1790 Broadway, New York. HIGHEST PRICES paid for Simplex Projectors or Mechanisms only. A<fdress Box No. 24, Motion Picture Herald, 1790 Broadway, New York City. WANTED — Peerless or Simplex projectors, also Strong reflector arc lamps. State price, con<fition and number of machines. Will pay cash, or onethird down and balance C.O.D. Address Box No. 2, Motion Picture Herald, 1790 Broadway, New York. HIGHEST PRICES paid for used opera chairs, projection machines, etc Address Movie Supply Co., 844 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Theatre Training Schools THEATRE EMPLOYEES— Learn modern theatre management and theatre advertising. Approved and specialized home-study training for theatre employees. The Institute's training leads to better positions. Free particulars. Address THEATRE MANAGERS INSTITUTE, 325 Washington Street, Elmira, New York. Sound Equipment Bargains SOUND-ON-FILM COMPLETE $395.00-NOTHING ELSE TO BUY— USING NATIONALLY ADVERTISED SOUND HEADS— DON'T PAY INFLATED PRICES; No Batteries, Generators, or Rectifiers. Our combination AC Operadio Power Unit furnishes Photocell and Exciter Lamp voltages. Complete equipment includes 2 Sound-on-Film Heads with Photocells; Licensed Optical Systems; Exciter Lamps; Lamphouse Brackets; Motor Brackets; All Drive Attachments; Combination Main Power Amplifier, Head Amplifier, A and B Battery Eliminators, Sound-on-Film Fader, all in one unit; Dynamic Speaker and Monitor; all Wiring Instructions. Total Cost $395.00. Sound Heads less Amplifiers and Speakers, $247.50 pair complete. Address S.O.S. Corp., Dept. E-H, 1600 Broadway, New York City. Cable Address, "SOSOUND," New York. NOW! COMPLETE PORTABLE SOUND ON FILM OUTFITS, $796.60 — ALL AC OPERATED. No Batteries, Generators or Rectifiers. Plug in any convenient light socket, set up in ten minutes, ready to operate. Equipment includes Projection Machine, Sound Film Head, Combination Power Unit and Amplifier, All Tubes, and Speaker. Uses 35 mm. Film. Finest reproduction suitable for audiences up to 2000. 92' throw — 9 x 12 picture. Write for particulars. Dept. E-H., S.O.S. Corp., 1600 Broadway, New York City. Cable Address, "SOSOUND," New York. Chairs for Sale 1,250 HIGH GRADE SPUING CONSTRUCTED CHAIRS: Full upholstered backs, covered in gre2n Velour; Spring £>ats covered in imitation Spanish leather. 600 HeywoodWakefield panel back chairs, spring seats newly upholstered and covered in green imitation Spanish leather. Reasonable prices. Write to: ILLINOIS THEATRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, 1150 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IlUnois 700 USED HARDWOOD PORTABLE CHAIRS in sections of two. 1,400 Upholstered Chairs, backs fully covered in red Velour; seats covered in imitation Spanish leather — $2.00 each. 700 Leather Upholstered Chairs, heavy panel backs covered in red imitation leather— $2.25 each. Five-ply veneer chairs, 90c each, in any quantity. 400 Heywood -Wakefield upholstered panel back, squab seat covered in brown imitation leather — $2.25 each. ILUNOIS THEATRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, 1150 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, Illinois OPERA CHAIRS, seats and backs for all makes, five-ply, at prices that save you money. Jobs in new and used chairs. Address Redington Company, Scranton, Penna. BIG BARGAIN in used Opera Chairs, 600 upholstered, 800 veneer. Address Movie Supply Co., 844 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Help Wanted WANTED— EXCELLENT PUBLICITY MAN who can get up modern and snappy ad copy, also familiar with de luxe operation. Eoccellent opportunity for the right man. Write c/o P. O. Box No. 611, Albany, New York. Chair and Seat Covers CHAIR COVERS. SEAT COVERS. Refurnish while the price of material is low. Many numbers to select from. Price range from 17 to 40 cents each. All weights, including whites, solid colors and stripes. They are washable. They are tailored. Send paper pattern of chair back for sample cover and prices. Address FLORENCE BEDDING COMPANY, Box 303, Florence, S. C. Equipment for Sale MORE USED ■ AND RECONDITIONED EQUIPMENT AT SACRIFICE PRICES :—Mellaphone Soundon-Film Heads, each $75.00; Choice of 5000 Upholstered Chairs, $1.00 upj Samson Webster, SilverMarshall Amplifiers, all types, $12.50 up. 8 volt 160 Ampere Hour Exide Batteries, $8.33; Weber Syncrodisk Turntables, $35.00 each; Double Turntable Non-Sync Outfits_, $35.00; Macy or Racon Giant Exponential Horns with Unit, $59.50; Powers 6A Projectors, $50.00; Automatic Reflector Arcs. $69.75; G. E. Mazda Lamphouses with regulators, $39.75; Powers Mechanisms, $10.00; Hall & Connolly Hy-Lo Arc Lamps, $97.50; Syncroverter 25/25 Motor Generators with Panel, $125.00; Wright-DeCoster Speakers, $22.50; Write for list. S.O.S. Corp., Dept. U, 1600 Broadway, New York City. THEATRE EQUIPMENT, new and used. Opera chairs, projectors, screens, generators, rectifiers, reflecting arc lamps, etc Write for bargain list and catalog. Address Movie Supply Co., 844 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. BIG BARGAINS — Rebuilt Simplex Motor Driven Machines with type "S" Lamp Houses, with late type Flat Belt friction drive Speed Controls, $300.00 each. Rebuilt Powers 6B Motor Driven Machine, $235.00 each. DeLuxe Motiograph Machine, $250.00 each. Big. Stock of Exhaust and Oscillating Fans for DC and AC current. Generators, all makes, ticket selling machines, film containers, etc., all at bargain prices for immediate shipment. Write: ILLINOIS THEATRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, 1150 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, Illinois FOR SALE — ATTENTION INDEPENDENT DEALERS: £Smplex large and small magazine rollers, and Asbestos Heat Shields, made of the best grade heat resisting material. Write for prices. Address Joe Spratler, 12-14 East Ninth Street, Chicago, Illinois. FOR SALE— 2 Late Model Peerless Reflector Arc Lamps, like new, $130.00 each; 2 Simplex Projectors, perfect condition, $195.00 each; Hertner Generator, complete, $150.00. Address Box No. 48S, Rochester, New York. Position Wanted MANAGER, PUBLICITY EXPERT, ORGANIZER -desires INDEPENDENT or SMALL CIRCUIT connection. WIRE ME— RESULTS will supplant PROMISES. Address DON W. DAVISON, Manhattan, Kansas. GERMAN, RELIABLE, BEST REFERENCES from Germany, wishes position as Manager or Assistant Manager. Address Box No. 67, Motion Picture Herald, 1790 Broadway, New York. EXECUTIVE-MANAGER, who can put over any house reg:ardless of local conditions, on straight salary or commission, 15 years' experience. Buying Booking, Films, Vaudeville, Advertising, Exploitation, Sound. Open for an immediate offer anywhere. Address MANAGER, 106 Oakland Street, Rochester, New York. THEATRE OWNER— Live wire manager, vaudeville or pictures, wants house outside New York City. Smart showman, 35, married. University Graduate, 12 years experience, big circuit and independents. Moderate salary. Address Box No. 68, Motion Picture Herald, 1790 Broadway, New York. PROTECTIONIST, experienced all sound systems. Address MONGE, 551 West 170th Street, New York.