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inditions. Floor slopes cannot be increased ithout a substantial expenditure of money ace it entails digging to levels below foundajns, grade complications in connection with :it doors, etc. Also, in some instances, an crease in a slope would entail breaking up istly floor construction. The remedy in these instances may be a ■everse" floor slope at the front of the audirium. The screen could be raised and the jor inclined upward to a total height incated by the new position of the screen. Incidentally, such a change has eliminated jjectionable steps at exit doors near the reen.)
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In balcony theatres it is necessary to check see if the screen can be raised without terfering with sightlines from the main )or standee space. Sightlines from the balmy proper would be improved when the reen was raised.
It is advisable to establish a back-to-back easurement for the row spacing as close to ) inches as physical conditions and total ipacity requirements permit. The widely :ceptable minimum distance is now 34 inches,
inches more than that long generally reirded as sufficient.
In balcony seating, where back-to-back mensions cannot be changed due to the fixed lacing created by the risers of the seating atforms, it is important to install chairs ith backs having the least incline compatible ith comfort so as to minimize encroachment : chair backs upon the row immediately bend.
[Mr. Schlanger, New York architect specializing theatre design, is a member of the firm of hlanger & Sornik.]
rofessional Size Folding Screen
A motion picture screen unit of folding pe, in sizes 7x9, 8x10, 9x12 and 11x14 feet, is been brought out by the Radiant Manucturing Company, Chicago. The unit conits in a collapsible steel frame providing ring-tension to keep the screen smooth and ith legs able to raise the screen as much as feet from the floor; a carrying case, and ie screen itself.
compact display, arranged in the style of a oth with counter, of the various colors and patns of Marlite wall veneers. In addition to displaying 5 actual materials, the exhibit includes full-color hted transparencies illustrating the many applicant It will be used tor conventions and expositions
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MODEL NS-40— THE ALL "N" ONE JOB 35 M/M REWINDER
This is a new model for adaptation to a motor drive. The live end is fitted with a special shaft and a 10" pulley. A special feature is the auxiliary "Snap-On" handle that instantly converts it into a hand rewinder. More economical too, because there are no gears to wear out.
Be sure to send for complete descriptive folder W.C. 14. Mention your dealer's name.
ETTER THEATRES, APRIL 7, 1945