Motion Picture Herald (Jan-Mar 1955)

Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture Herald
Date:
Jan-Mar 1955
Publisher:
New York, Quigley Publishing Co.
Volume:
Motion Picture Herald (Jan-Mar 1955)
Leaf #:
000772
Language:
English
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Founded in 1915 by a Chicago printing company as a regional trade paper for Midwest exhibitors. In 1916, editor Martin Quigley bought out the owners, and over the next 15 years, he grew EXHIBITORS HERALD into one of the most important national, weekly trade papers in the film business. Quigley acquired MOTOGRAPHY in 1917 and MOVING PICTURE WORLD in 1927. In 1930, he acquired MOTION PICTURE NEWS and the new 'consolidated' publication became MOTION PICTURE HERALD. From the pulpit of his editorial page, Quigley preached the need to improve the motion picture industry and improve the quality of the films. He skillfully served as a mediator in disputes -- between distributors and exhibitors, between the film industry and the Catholic Church (Quigley was one of the architects of the Production Code). Quigley claimed that EXHIBITORS HERALD represented the 'independent exhibitor' and sections like 'What the Picture Did for Me?' certainly provided a forum for theater owners. But plenty of exhibitors viewed Quigley as a servant to the studios and large theater chains. In response, publications such as SHOWMEN'S TRADE REVIEW, INDEPENDENT EXHIBITORS FILM BULLETIN, HARRISON'S REPORTS, and BOX OFFICE were either formed or grew significantly in the years following Quigley's brief moment of consolidation in 1930. -- Eric Hoyt, 2014
Date Added:
March 28, 2024
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approximately 60 lbs.; with portable amplification and speaker, or adapted to permanent sound system. PAYNE PRODUCTS CO., 2451 W. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor, Mich. Carbon savers. “CRON-O-MATIC” TYPE: Takes carbon stubs of from 1J4 to 6 in. ; operates automatically in association with carbon feed; designed for adaptation to Ashcraft “D”, RCA-Brenkert “Enarc,” Peerless “Magnarc,” Strong “Mogul” lamps. Carbon head constructed of heatresisting, non-mag;netic alloy. DOMESTIC DISTRIBUTION: All dealers. PERKINS THEATRE SUPPLY CO., INC., 505 Pearl St., Buffalo, N. Y. Wide-screens and frames. “PANORAMASCOPE’’ SCREEN AND FRAME: Screens for 2D and 3D projection, metallic base front to back, seamless. Frame for wide-screen installation, prefabricated of aluminum. DOMESTIC DISTRIBUTION: Direct. CANADIAN DISTRIBUTION: Perkins Electric Co., Ltd., 1197 Phillipe PI.. Montreal, Quebec. Branches: Toronto, Vancouver, Moncton. PROJECTION OPTICS COMPANY, INC., 330 Lyell Ave., Rochester 6, N. Y. Projection lenses for 35mm theatre projectors. SUPER HILUX, speed f/1.8, all coated optics, in focal lengths of 2J4" to 14” in standard barrels. 2.781” O.D. Focal lengths 44^" to 14” in large barrel 4” O.D. HILUX f/1.8, in focal lengths 2” to in small barrel diameter. Hilux anamorphic projection lens HILUX-VAL Variable Anamorphic Lens, for all aspect ratio anamorphic prints. SUPER-LITE SERIES III-C, speed f/2.0, coated optics, in focal lengths 3yi" to 5"; in slightly slower speeds from Syi" to 8}4". DOMESTIC DISTRIBUTION: All theatre supply dealers. (ALSO SEE PAGE 86) EXPORT: All leading export houses. RADIANT MANUFACTURING CORP., Theatre Screen Div., 2627 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago 8, III. Projection screens and projection lenses. ULTRA PANATAR X300: Cylindrical type variable anamorphic lens with single control knob for changing aspect ratios. Equipped with projection throw corrector for any projection distance specified up to 375 feet; additional projection throw correctors available for changes in projection distance. Shipping weight, approx. 11 lbs. per pair. SUPER PANATAR 100: Box-construction variable anamorphic lens with single knob control for changing aspect ratios. Equipped with mounting brackets for any projector specified. Short throw attachments furnished for projection distances under 100 feet. Shipping weight, approx 40 lbs. per pair. SUPER PANATAR 400: Box-construction variable anamorphic lens for use with 4 in. diameter objective lenses. Single knob control for changing aspect ratios. Suitable for both outdoor and indoor installations. Shipping weight, approx. 40 lbs. per pair. SUPERAMA SCREEN: All vinyl, perforated, electronically welded invisible seam construction, tear proof. Suitable for CinemaScope, wide-screen, wideangle, 3D, 2D; black-and-white or color. Available in aluminized or matte white surface. Ul+ra-Panatar X300 projection lens GLASS BEADED. Non-perforated. For semi-portable and permanent installations for wide-screen, color, black and white. SILVER. Non-perforated. For semi-portable and permanent installations for wide-screen, color, black and white. (ALSO SEE P.4GES 24 & 25) DISTRIBUTION: Authorized dealers. RCA VICTOR DIVISION, Theatre Equipment Section, Camden 2, N. J. Sound reproducing systems, projectors, projection arc lamps, drive-in theatre in-car speakers. REGULAR INDOOR THEATRE SOUND SYSTEMS: Three basic types, each complete with rotary stabilizer soundheads, amplification, two-way horn systems — PG-315, PG-320 for small theatres; PG-330, PG-334, PG-340 for medium-sized theatres; PG-342, PG-346 for large theatres. WB 650 * Latest light weight Base. Easy to handle and sturdy enough for any purpose. WENZEL PROJECTOR CO. 2509-19 S. State St„ Chicago 16. III. Illustrated, descriptive Circulars gladly sent on request, or see your Dealer. • PRO 47 FRONT FOCUSING LENS ATTACHMENT STEREOPHONIC INDOOR THEATRE SOUND SYSTEMS: Three basic types, each complete with magnetic soundheads, amplification, two-way horn systems — PG-3Q3, PG-313 for small theatres; PG-302, PG-312 for medium-sized theatres; PG-301 for large theatres. Illustrated: four-channel amplifier rack assembly. DRIVEMN THEATRE SOUND SYSTEMS: Complete with rotary stabilizer sound -heads, driver and power amplification: PG-270, single channel driver amplifier, one 70W power amplifier; PG-271, single channel driver amplifier, two 70W power amplifiers; PG-272, single channel driver amplifier, four 70W power amplifiers; PG-275, dual channel driver amplifiers, two 70W power amplifiers; PG-276, dual channel amplifiers, four 70W power amplifiers; PG-351, deluxe dual channel driver amplifiers, two 150W power amplifiers; PG-353, deluxe dual channel driver amplifiers, four 150W power amplifiers. IN-CAR SPEAKERS AND JUNCTION BOXES: Die-cast aluminum housing with “Starlight” finish (“K” series speakers, “K” series boxes) or natural aluminum finish (“W” series speakers, “T” series boxes). Speakers: MI-9442-M or MI-9442-W, with neoprene-jacketed straight cable; MI-9442-AM or MI 9442-AW, with Foiled Kord; MI-9442-CM or MI-9442CW, with 3-conductor theft -resistant cable. Junction Boxes: MI-9490-K or MI-9490-T, standard; MI-9490AK or MI-9490-.VT, with post and road lights; MI-9490-AG (green) or MI-94W-AR (red), with translucent cover, post and road lights. Speaker Baskets: MI-9695 aluminum speaker basket. PROJECTORS: Two basic types — RCA “ICO” for large theatres; double rear shutter, automatic lubrication, extra visibility in operating compartment and on gear side. RCA “60” for medium and small theatres; automatic lubrication, double (RCA “62”) or single shutter. D.C. REFLECTOR ARC LAMPS: RCA WideArc, RCA Hy-Arc, RCA Enarc. POWER SUPPLY UNITS: A complete line of motor generators, selenium rectifiers and tube type rectifierare available. THEATRE SCREENS: RCA Dyna-Lite Silver Screen with the electronically vulcanized seams for any aspect ratio including 3-D. Also RCA Snowhite line of vinyl plastic, light or heavy weight, perforated or unperforated, including the RCA*s deluxe Snowhite lightweight screen with electronically vulcanized seams. DOMESTIC DISTRIBUTION: Theatres supply dealers marked with asterisk on page — . EXPORT: RCA International Div., 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City. RAYTONE SCREEN CORP., 165 Clermont Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Motion picture screens, drive-in screen paint. “HILUX” SCREEN: All purpose metallic screen for CinemaScope, wide-angle, 3-D, 2-D. NO. 37 SCREEN: Vinyl-coated, flat white, diffusive; any size to order. SEAMLESS WHITE SCREEN: All-vinyl flat white diffusive; Tearproof. DRIVE-IN SCREEN PAINT: (See listing under Drive-in Theatre Equipment) (ALSO SEE PAGE 21) DOMESTIC DISTRIBUTION: All theatre supply dealers. EXPORT AGENT: Westrex Corp., Ill Eighth Ave., New York City. J. E. ROBIN, INC., 267 Rhode Island Ave., East Orange, N. J. Motor-generators, rectifiers, d. c. for projection arc supply. 88 Motion Picture Herald, March 26, 1955