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February 13, 1932
Motion Picture Herald
25
THEATRE THAT -AND FAITH
Cillioz in Monetf^ Mo.
small space is utilized in providing a novel cozy nook consisting of a rust-colored love seat vi^ith wrought iron floor lamp, adjustable and of antique finish.
At the end of the hall is located the women's lounge and rest room with paneled walls, ornamental plaster cornice, concealed radiation, carpeted floors and generally Colonial appointments. Console mirrors are suspended above inlaid walnut top tables of solid walnut. Two large green davenport, one other table lamp, two floor lamps of wrought iron and antique finish, four big walnut upholstered chairs and a five-foot full-length mirror with bevelled edges complete the furnishings of the lounge with the exception of a revolving cigarette stand. The drapes in this room consist of peach chintz with glass curtains of gold marquisette.
Two complete lighting control units are in the projection room and backstage, where every light may be turned on or off or dimmed and the curtains on the stage controlled. Red, green and amber lights in the footlights may be dimmed or made to shine in any combination. The ncAv type lamps in these comprise 100-watt bulbs, each incased in an individual reflector. A polished concave back of chromium nickel projects the beam through richly tinted glass.
From the foyer the lights in the auditorium may be controlled from the panel board situated there, while all the passage lights in the balcony are controlled from the panel board near the manager's office.
The lighting fixtures were all designed expressly in harmony with the Georgian decorative scheme. Six crystal type fixtures provide the illumination for the auditorium, and one is suspended from the center of the foyer ceiling, each one ending with a bronze metal tassel to harmonize with the general color effect.
The building also contains two shops, Avhich flank either side of the lobby.
The general interior color scheme of the theatre is of henna and copper tones.
The auditorium is equipped with a system of indirect heating and cooling, with humidifiers.
The acoustical treatment is confined to the rear and side walls of the auditorium. The panels are covered with an antique
brocaded satin damask, which harmonize^ with the elaborate decorative ornamental plaster and Colonial lighting fixtures. The sound equipment is RCA photophone.
The Gillioz was designed by Johnson & Maack, architects of St. Louis.
Mr. Gillioz is himself a contractor, and was therefore able to direct construction with an expert eye, to realize the most for his money through taking advantage of adequate, yet economical methods.
The Colonial-style lounge, removing the patron from the atmosphere of a theatre and surrounding him with appointments of a living room. This room is located on tho mezzanine floor. Decoration is home-like.
The projection room of the Gillioz — worth noting for its spaciousness and general convenience, attributes not always found in the small theatre booth. The booth is reached directly by a mezzanine floor approach.