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Feb mar y 13, 1932
Motion Picture Herald
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it also has a vast amount of illumination. Other parts of the exterior are also flooded by large floodlights in various colors, all of which at night gives a spectacular effect.
The box office is divided into two parts, and patrons enter the theatre between the two offices, making a direct entrance to the grand lobby. On entering the grand lobby we find a magnificent chamber which in length is 140 feet, and 50 feet in width. The great size of this hall has been made interesting by the introduction of different architectural forms and a combination of interesting ceiling decorative features. One impressive feature is an aquarium and fountain. The aquarium is 45 feet long and 20 feet wide. This feature is beautifully designed in colored decorative materials and illuminated with unusual lighting effects. At the end of this aquarium rises a water and electrical fountain to a height of 38 feet designed in tiles of gold, silver, black, red and other colors. In the aquarium have been placed fish, birds and other forms of tropical aquatic life.
The main entrance from the grand lobby to the main foyer is from the right. The main foyer measures 125 feet in length, with an average width of 35 feet. This
Shown at the top of the page is the forward section of the auditorium, as seen â– from the balcony. This view emphasizes the great width of the room. It is 138 feet.
mammoth foyer has been so planned as to be used not only as a foyer, but also as a promenade. Since lounge rooms, especially the general lounge which is found in most large theatres, has been so minimized, the main foyer is serving many purposes, as a foyer, general lounge, cosmetic room, smoking room, etc. Placed off this foyer, the minor rooms are smaller than usual. Being also adjacent to the grand lobby, the main foyer greatly extends the space available for handling large crowds. The foyer and grand lobby are connected so as to form practically one huge hall.
At the end of the main foyer and also from the right of the grand lobby are the main stair lobby and also the exit lobby. This space is used practically for the exiting of patrons passing through to the outer lobby and thence to the open part at the base of the tower. In other words, patrons enter at the main entrance and exit at the tower, so there is no cross-circulation of any kind.
The main approach to the mezzanine or balcony level floor is from the left of the grand lobby. One approaches a wide and spacious stairway, and turning to the right, passes over a bridge which spans the grand lobby above the aquarium. Standing on this bridge, one can look over into the water effects below. This also gives the patron a view of the entire length of the grand lobby.
The mezzanine fover is over 225 feet
The fountain and aquarium, a novel decorative feature of theatrical interest in the main foyer. It is done in tiles of gold, silver, black, reds and other vivid colors.