Motion Picture Herald (Jan-Mar 1956)

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6^ inch and 7 inch f/1.9.4" diameter one piece barrel, increased illumination, heat resistant cement, reeular production for prompt delivery. CINEPHOR SERIES II: Coated lenses available in the longer focal lengths, from SJ4 to 9 inches; hence, maximum speed f/2.5 (down to f/3.7, depending on focal length). Permanently sealed. POPULAR-PRICED CINEPHOR: Coated f/2.0 available in focal lengths 3)4 to 5 inches. Mounted in No. 2 liarrel. BRANCHES: 1324 Eye St., N. W., Washington 5, D. C. ; 16849 Grand River, Detroit 27, 730 Fifth Avenue, New York 7; 18 S Michigan Ave., CThicago 3; Box 2142, 1814 Chestnut St., Philadelphia 3; 131 Oarendon St., Boston 16; 20 Jones St., San Francisco; 314 W. Sixth St., Los Angeles 14; 16 Grosvenor St., Toronto, Ont., Canada. domestic DISTRIBUTION: NTS branches; RCA dealers (asterisk) ; and unaffiliated dealers (name (or specific territory available from manufacturer). EXPORT AGENTS: RCA International Division, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York 20; K. Streuber & La Chicotte, 250 W. 57 St., New York 23; Westrex Corp., Ill Eighth Ave., New York 11; Norpat Sales, Inc., 630 Ninth Ave., New York City; Cinematograph International Inc., 341 \V. 44th St., New York City; national Tlieatre Supply, E.xport Dept., 92 Gold St., New York City; General Tlieatre Supply, 86k Buy St., Toronto, Ont., Can. (ALSO SEE PAGE 31) BODDE SCREEN CO., 11541 Bradley Ave., P. O. Box 711, San Fernando, Calif. Motion picture projection screens for theatres, studio process cinematography. THEATRE SCREENS: Aluminized surface type in six reflective grades from 4.1 gain factor (Type A) to low gain of 1.25 (Type C). Also available with matte surface in three gain factors. Perforated. All types cast seamless in material of ethyl-cellulose plastic base; washable. PROJECTORS: Still, fully automatic, 3)4 x 4 slides for background advertising, 4" x 5" slide background projectors, manually operated. Both models come in 2,000 and 5,000 watt models, voltage increase to lamps on both models from 115 to 165 volts. DOMESTIC DISTRIBUTION: All theatre supply dealers. (ALSO SEE PAGE 33) CENTURY PROJECTOR CORP., 729 Seventh Ave., New York 19, N. Y. Projectors, pedestals, magazines, soundheads, amplifiers, rewinders. PROJECTOR MECHANISMS: Single rear shutter (Model C) and double shutter (Model CC) with two rear shutters operating in one casing. Mechanisms also supplied with water cooled apertures. 4" diameter lens mount standard equipment. Double frame Vistavision horizontal projectors. Magazines, 3,000-foot and 4,000-foot 26" magazines for standard and for drive-in theatres. An air deflector (CI-T-100) is available for mounting on any mechanism of rear shutter type where lamp shows sensitivity to air disturbance. PEDESTALS: Model C for regular theatres and for drive-in theatre upward tilt. Special heavy pedestals on order. STEREOPHONIC EQUIPMENT: Penthouse reproducers with hydro flutter suppressors. CinemaScope conversion kits for projector mechanisms and sound heads. Century Projector Mechanism. SOUNDHEADS: Two series, each with ‘‘Hydro Flutter Suppressor,” rated to reduce film-flutter to .08% or less. The “Master” (Model R2) is further equipped with an “electro-tension governor” for flutter elimination, and vertical drive motor with flexible coupling. The “Standard” (Model R3) is of simplified design, with hydro flutter suppressor. Model 20 deluxe sound reproducer including hydro flutter suppressors and twin exciter lamps. AMPLIFIERS: Main amplifier, W3-11, IS watts, with low-capacity cable connector to photocells; main am plifier, WS-17, 18 watts, used with pre-amplifiers. POWER amplifiers W5-16 (40 watts), WS-19 (200 Watts). KEWINDERS: Two heavy-duty models — M & P clamp type, and MM & PP bench type. (ALSO SEE THIS PAGE) 3RD DIMENSIONAL DEVICES: Synchronizers and Polaroid Booth Filters for Century equipment and adaptable for most other makes of projectors and sound reproducers. ACCESSORIES AND PARTS: Replacement parts for Century Model C, Model K and Kaplan projectors ; rear shutter attachment (No. D-90) for converting front shutter mechanisms; double bearing (No. BB) and super movements (No. BBB) for Kaplan mechanisms; tools for repairing projector mechanisms, and “Century Certified” projected oil available in 1 gal. tins. DOMESTIC DISTRIBUTION: Unaffiliated dealers. EXPORT: Westrex Corp., Ill Eighth Ave., New York 11. BLUE SEAL SOUND DEVICES, P. O. Box 1008, New Cannan, Conn. 35mm projectors, sound equipment. PROJECTORS: “Superior” Model A mechanisms, magazines and bases. CENTURY PROJECTION & SOUND EOUIPMENT 70BUK 1 .... for proof look ot the terrific picture CENTURY puts on any screen under any conditions. Then realize what this means in customer satisfaction and repeat business. You'll like the low maintenance and ease of operation for which CENTURY holds the highest score in the industry today. CENTURY Sound is tops (it won an Academy Award for unusually high fidelity) — leave it to your patrons to appreciate this! In other words, see and hear CENTURY to see what we mean. ^ See your CENTURY dealer or write: j CENTURY PROJECTOifcORP. NEW YORK 1 9. N. Y. The Most Expensive Carbons are those Which Aren't Burned If you have Ashcraft "D" or "E," Brenkert-Enarc, Peerless Magnarc, or Strong Mogul projection lamps, a CRON-O-MATIC Fully Automatic CARBON SAVER Pays an average return of 900% on your money. You invest only $42.50 and save $400.00 annually! Uses positive carbon stubs of any length, without preparation. When entirely consumed, the new carbon goes into use without losing the light, or otherwise affecting lamp operation. Burns average lengths (31/4") down to saving 2I/2" or 22.2% of carbon costs. If your dealer can't supply you, order direct. PAYNE PRODUCTS CO. (Cron-O-Matic Division) 2451 W. Stadium Blvd. Ann Arbor, Michigan □ Send literature on the Cron-O-Matic. Ship Cron-O-Matic O C.O.D. inc. postage Q Remittance herewith Name Theatre Street City & State EXPORT: Frazar & Hansen, Ltd., San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles better THEATRES Section, Ouide Number of 1956 81