Motion picture news booking guide (Apr 1923)

Record Details:

Title:
Motion picture news booking guide
Date:
Apr 1923
Publisher:
New York : Motion Picture News, Inc.
Volume:
Motion picture news booking guide (Apr 1923)
Leaf #:
000143
Language:
English
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System, Early Cinema, and Year Book
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Motion Picture News was the leading film industry trade journal during the 1920s. Founded in 1908 as a counterweight to the dominant Moving Picture World, the News was the voice for the independent, non-Trust, producers. Later Motion Picture News expanded its coverage to the entire industry, supporting the independent exhibitor with objective film reviews, summaries of programs at theatres across the nation, activities of regional exchanges in the cities with regional exchanges, and excellent coverage of the coming of sound and screenings and stage shots at the major New York City theatres. -- David Pierce, 2013
Date Added:
December 02, 2023
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BOOKING GUIDE 143 OUr USE OE SERIES OE ARTICLES FOR COURSE IN ELECTRICITY. This is a brief outline of a course (Lesson 1 — Part 1) in simplified elec tricity for projectionists which appear in the subsequent issues of the News. The subject of electricity is very thoroughly treated in these articles, which appear in the issues dated February 17th, page 858 ; March 3rd, page 1084 ; March 10th, page 1206 ; March 17th, page 1320 ; March 24th, page 1480 ; March 31st, page 1G00 ; April 7th, page 1710. References : February 17, 1923, page 858. SIMPLIFIED ELECTRICITY FOR PROJECTIONISTS. Lesson 1 — Part II (Electrical Units) — the second installment of the series of articles on simplified electricity for projectionists. This article deals with simple electrical units. References : March 3, 1923, page 1804. SIMPLIFIED ELECTRICITY FOR PROJECTIONISTS. Lesson 2 — Part I (The Laws of Magnetism) — the third of a series on simplified electricity for the projectionist, in which is taken up a thorough and simple treatment of the laws governing electrical magnetism. References : March 10, 1923, page 1206. SIMPLIFIED ELECTRICITY FOR PROJECTIONISTS. Lesson 2 — Part I (continued) — (The Laws of Magnetism) — A continuation of the article on the laws of magnetism, which article is part of the series on a comprehensive treatment of simplified electricity for projectionists. References: March 17, 1923, page 1320. SIMPLIFIED ELECTRICITY FOR PROJECTIONISTS. Lesson 2 — Part II (Electrical Inductance) of the series of articles on simplified electricity for projectionists, dealing with the subject of inductance, together with several diagrams for further explanation. References : March 24, 1923, page 1480. SIMPLIFIED ELECTRICITY FOR PROJECTIONISTS. Lesson 3 — Part I (Direct Current Circuits). — In this installment of the series of articles is explained the fundamentals of direct current circuits. References : March 31, 1923, page 1600. USE OF LENS TABLE FOR FINDING SIZE OF PICTURE, LENS AND THROW. A complete lens table enabling the selection of the proper projection lens for a given size picture and distance of throw and vice versa. References : September 30, 1922, page 1660. YOUR PROJECTION DEPARTMENT A DECIDED ASSET OR LIABILITY. An article pointing out the value of an up-to-date projection department in its drawing power for a steady clientele for the theatre. References : December 9, 1922, page 2957. PHOTOGRAPHS AND DESCRIPTIONS OF THEATRES DEPARTURE TO ROMAN DESIGN FOLLOWED IN SAN FRANCISCO HOUSE. A description with photographs of the new Castro Theatre, San Francisco, Cal. This theatre was built following the design of the old Roman architecture. References : November 4, 1922, page 2331. DESIGN FOR SMALL TOWN THEATRES IN AUSTRALIA FOLLOW NEW LINES. Views and short description of the new type of motion picture theatres now being constructed in the leading suburban cities and towns in Australia. References: November 11, 1922, page 2456. EASTMAN THEATRE. SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT. A complete description and photographs of the world-famous Eastman Theatre, Rochester, N. Y., with special articles on acoustics, heating; and ventilating and the projection department. Complete plans of the theatre are also given. References: January 20, 1923, page 351. GOLDEN GATE THEATRE, SAN FRANCISCO, MOST THOROUGHLY EQUIPPED. Description of the latest addition to the Junior Orpheum Circuit, San Francisco, Cal., the beautiful Golden Gate Theatre, with a photograph of the exterior of the building. References : December 16. 1922, page 30ST.