Motion Picture Herald (May-Jun 1946)

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Only A Few Will Be Available . . . ACT NOW BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE to insert in the lease contract a clause that the lessee can discontinue paying the specified rentals :/ an occurrence makes it impossible for the lessee to continue occupancy of the theatre building. Lease Assignment Privilege of Lessee A CLAUSE in a lease contract to the efEect that the lease shall not be assigned without the lessor's written consent, does not render an assignment absolutely void. This was recently exemplified in Waukegan Times Theatre Corporation V. Conrad (59 N. E. [2d] 308). In this case a theatre lease provided it should be binding on "assigns respectively of the lessor and lessee." The higher court held that all persons to whom the lease was assigned were bound by lease, notwithstanding the fact that the assignments were not made with lessor's written consent, as required by the lease contract. In other words, this higher court decided that the clause relating to assignment of the lease was paramount to other clauses requiring consent of the owner of the building. Liability for Injury To Equipment Service Man THERE IS often confusion among laymen, and sometimes among their kgal counsel also, as to the right of a repairman to recover damages for injuries sustained while making repairs. It is important to know that a recent higher court held that a repairman does not assume the risk of the dangerous condition of a machine which he is called to repair. In Atlanta Ent-erprises, Inc., v. James (24 S. E. [2d] 130), a repairman sued the owner of a theatre to recover damages for injuries received when the cylinder pressure of an air-conditioning machine caused the stuffing to be violently thrown against a metal plate which the repairman was removing after he unscrewed the stuffing box. The repairman testified that the owner of the theatre told him that the machine was not in operation, and had not been for several weeks. In holding the theatre owner liable the higher court said: "If Brand [theatre ovmer] had had reason to believe the machine contained gas, it would have amounted to negligence for him t© permit James [repairman] to begin his work before the gas was drawn off and the cylinder relieved of pressure." To avoid damage suits by a serviceman injured while making repairs, have him sign a contract to the eflEect that he will inspect the equipment before starting work. BLOWERS and AIR WASHERS Due to the steel shortage, only a limted number of Blowers and Air Washer Units will be manufactured for this season. Orders will be filled in rotation of their receipt. We strongly recommend that you send your request immediately. Standard discharge is bottom horizontal. BRAND NEW BLOWERS Complete with drives, ready for installation. In time for this summer's cooling! Heavy duty construction— ideal for all year 'round air conditioning. Will pleasantly cool and ventilate your theatre with 100% fresh air every 2j4 to 3 minutes when proper size is installed. Installation is simple and economical. Statistics show that air conditioning draws the crowds and assures more business to you. Write for complete details, sizes and prices. "COOLAWEATHER" AIR WASHERS — The dependable spray mat cooling chamber that washes and purifies the air most efficiently at minimum cost and assures maximum comfort for your patrons. D.esigned for small and medium theatres. Sturdily constructed of heavy, non-rusting materials. Easy to operate with any blower of correct capacity— simply place it next to your blower intake, connect your water and plug in. Priced from $115.00 up, depending on the size. • Write for Special Air Conditioning Brochure * S. 0. S. CINEMA SUPPLY CORP. 449 WEST 42nd STREET LOngaere 3-4040 NEW YORK 18. N. Y. AHRACT PATRONS with POSTERS in FULL DRESS!!! Surround your posters with gleaming, stainless steeL Give colorful advertising the benefit of soft, glareless, roundthe-case cold cathode lighting; and let these handsome cases give your posters their full attraction value in helping to fill your theatre. Watertight Doors — Full piano hinge and continuous stainless steel flashing at top of panel — no chance for poster or background spoilage. Each case comes to you completely wired and ossembled, ready for immediate installation and use. Our stock model has a 40 x 65" glass size — highly recommended for unusual versatility. Other sizes are available, made to your specifications. Investigate the complete line of Poblocki theatre equipment — complete fronts, marquees, box offices and lighting fixtures. Price $113.75 For descriptive catalog, write to BEN B. POBLOCKr & SONS CO. 2159 S. Einnickmic Milwaukee, Wis. McFADDEN LIGHTING Will Beautify Your Theatre in Gorgeous Colorful Splendor See your dealer or write for catalogue McFADDEN LIGHTING CO.. INC. 2311 So. Seventh Blvd. St. Louis, Mo. miil^E IT YoUISSf if Same amount popped corn fills four bags . , . or 5 of our cartons at 5c extra profit. Write for prices. Also world's finest seasoning, popping oil, salt. AMERICAN POP CORN CO. SIOUX CITY, IOWA BEHER THEATRES, MAY 4, 1946 31