Motion Picture News (Nov-Dec 1925)

December 5 , 1925 2709 Duplex M. P. Industries, Inc. Now Mfg. Film Splicers The Duplex Motion Picture Iindustries, Inc., makers of Duplex Deluxe products, one of which is their film splicing machine reports that this particular apparatus has received the approval of numerous projectionists, laboratories, exchanges, etc., whereever motion picture film is spliced. This machine is claimed to be absolutely accurate and practically fool-proof, and makes any size of patch. It is also said that this apparatus is particularly well adapted for rapid splicing to handle both new and sunken negatives. This company is also making a splicing block that is patching machine containing many of the features contained in their Deluxe model, though selling at a much lower price. Fabian Theatre, Paterson To Hold Premiere Jacob Fabian, well known theatrical magnate, has announced the completion and forthcoming opening of his newest theatre. The Fabian in Paterson for some time late in November. There has been much speculation and no little interest in the disposition of this great Fabian building, in the course of construction, on Church street, near Market, for the past few months. Adjoining the Alexander Hamilton Hotel, and located in one of the city's most valuable spots, its quickening into activity is a matter of some moment in Paterson's civic life. The theatre will be dedicated to the proper presentation of the finest films of the cinema The splicing machine manufactured by the Duplex Motion Picture Industries, Inc. world. Number fourteen of a dignified chain of houses, the Fabian represents a reported investment of a million and a half dollars. It will have a seating capacity of 4,000, a symphony orchestra, and a Wurlitzer organ. There is a good bit of sentiment in the forthcoming premiere of this house. John Fabian lias his home in Paterson. His sons have grown to manhood there and have become associated with their father in the working out of their theatre-interests. Eleven years ago he opened the Regent Theatre, achieving then the ambitions of theatreperfection. The Fabian Theatre represents a much higher achievement. New Theatre at Ilion, N. Y., Opens Nov. 23d Everything is in readiness for the opening of the new theatre in llion on the night of November 23. Robert Pierce, who will manage the house, was along Film Row during the past week, and gave out considerable information regarding the theatre. The house will have a seating capacity of about 1,500 and the fore part of each -week will be devoted entirely to pictures, while the last half will be given over to a program of vaudeville. A ten-piece orchestra is to be instated to furnish the music. Will Your Lobby Look Like CHRISTMAS? Holly Wreaths, either artificial or natural prepared, with their bright red berry clusters ; brilliant Poinsettias and other of our decoratives, specially designed for this joyous season, will create Christmas atmosphere for you. FRANK NETSCHERT, Inc. 61 Barclay St., New York Send for free colored Catalogue Xo. 7. It is a revelation in artificial and natural prepared decoratives. Buy Christmas Seals and Save Human Lives Five thousand seven hundred deaths this year from TUBERCULOSIS, in New York City alone, are 5700 too many. The fight must be kept up! We are sure you will help. The effective way to do so is to BUY CHRISTMAS SEALS. N. Y. Tuberculosis and Health Assn., Inc. • 244 Madison Ave. Merry Christmas and Good Health ADVERTISING in the Equipment Department PAYS P An Amazing Difference! Pictures that on the average screen are dull, shadowy and tiresome, snap out clear, lively and bright on a Super-Lite Screen. That is because practically all the light that falls on the silvery surface of a Super-Lite Screen is reflected. Super-Lite Screens give the equivalent of higher intensity light sources at a fraction of their cost. They are made from fine, sturdy material and last for years. For full description, sizes, prices, etc., and name of nearest supply dealer, write C. S. Wertsner & Son Manufacturers 221 North 13th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Distributors in principal cities throughout the country MAIL THIS COUPON C. S. WERTSNER & SON 221 North 13th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Sen.l me details on Super-Lite Screens. Name Address Theatre