Motion Picture News (Jul-Aug 1916)

Construction, Equipment and Operation SECTION OF MOTION PICTURE NEWS -■■ I Everything for Theatre, Exchange and Studio Guide to Accessory Displays at Chicago Convention List Is Compiled for Benefit of Visiting Exhibitors in Order That They May More Readily Locate the Equipment Which They Desire — The Information Is Fiurnished by Various Manufacturers Whose Goods Are on . Exhibition Either in Their Own Booths or in Connection with Supply Dealers THE following has been compiled from information sent in by the various manufacturers whose goods are on exhibition either in their own booths or in connection with some dealer handling general supplies. This has been compiled for the benefit of visiting exhibitors in order that they may more readily locate the equipment which thev desire. Apparatus for Transforming A C to D C Current WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC & MFG. COMPANY, PITTSBURGH are exhibiting in their own booth a motor generator set especially adapted for motion picture work. This set is furnished with a ballast resistor with which the arc is controlled. The method of warming up a second picture machine off this set while operating the first machine, showing a very good fade-in effect is also being demonstrated. The Venpura outfit and a Sirotto blower for ventilating motion picture booths and motion picture houses is also on exhibition. GENERAL ELECTRC COMPANY will demonstrate the latest designed A C to D C compensarc, A C compensarc and motion picture rectifier. HALLBERG 20TH CENTURY MOTOR GENERATOR— see supply dealers E. E. Fulton Company and Kleine Optical Company. NORTHWESTERN ELECTRIC COMPANY, Chicago, will have on exhibition the Martin Rotary Converter. This will be in actual operation in the Coliseum. , See supply dealers — Mid West Theatre Supply Company. Costumes MILLER THEATRICAL COSTUMIER, PHILADELPHIA — A. W. McQellan is representing this company at the convention and is in a position to show all classes of costumes for actors and actresses, as well as various uniforms for theatre employees. Carbons NATIONAL CARBON COMPANY, Cleveland, at their own booth show their special silver tip D C negative projector carbon, in the sale of which they are meeting with considerable success. These small negative carbons will be shown in conjunction with a special adopter for use in the present lamp. These adopters in bronze will be furnished free of charge to users of the carbons. SPEER CARBON COMPANY, St. Mary's Pa. These carbons of various sizes and shapes will be on exhibition in the Coliseum. See supply dealers E. E. Fulton Company and Kleine Optical Company, who are distributors for the Chicago territory. Fans TYPHOON FAN COMPANY, New York City, in their own booth will display their various ventilating systems, which include not only air exhausts for the theatre itself but also for the projection room. Musical Instruments BARTOLA MUSICAL INSTRUMENT COMPANY, Oshkosh. Wis., in their own booth are exhibiting the various types of musical instruments appropriate for use . in motion picture theatres, giving a continuous demonstration and showing their ability, to fill any requirements. ,v . v r J. P. SEEBURG PL^JSrO,. COMPANY,, Chicago, in their own" booth exhibit four styles of Seeburg Pipe Organs and self-playing orchestras. One of these instruments will be of an entirely new type and will be shown for the first time to the public. Projection Machines BAIRD MOTON PICTURE MACHINE COMPANY, New York City. A demonstration of this machine is given qt the convention. See supply dealers — Mid West Theatre Supply Company. PRECISION MACHINE COMPANY, New York Citv. in their own booth, under the supervision of L. W. Atwater, give a complete demonstration of their latest outfit and attachments,including an arc conroller attachment. NICHOLAS POWER COMPANY, New York City, in their own booth will show their 6A, 6B and Road Machine; also Current Saving Devices, Intermittent Movement and other mechanisms for the booth, as well as special equipment. ENTERPRISE OPTICAL MFG. COMPANY, Chicago, in their own booth exhibit the latest Motiograph Projection Machine, showing hand driven and motor driven equipments, as well as equipments with special enclosures. Messrs. McAuley, Hahn, Blakely and Ferney, as well as O. F. Spahr, manager, will be on hand. A. C. Roebuck, president of the company, is also planning to spend considerable time at the convention. Screens MINUSA CINE PRODUCTS COMPANY, St. Louis, Mo., exhibit an especially constructed Minusa Gold Fibre Screen. Descriptive literature relative to their product will also be distributed. See supply dealers, E. E. Fulton Company, Kleine Optical Company and Amusement Supply Company. GOLD KING SCREEN COMPANY, Altus, Okla., are represented by President Jones, special representative E. W. Green and R. B. Morris. Complete demonstration of the value of the Gold King screen as a projection surface will be made for the benefit of all exhibitors. Stage Settings SOSMAN AND LANDIS COMPANY, Chicago, in their own booth have erected a miniature stage with complete settings. This will give all visiting exhibitors an idea as lo how the stage should be properly equipped in order that the pictures may be shown to the best possible advantage. Hopeful suggestions and ideas t-Q suit individual conditions will also be given. Special Show Room Displays The following companies have sent word that they are prepar-r ing special exhibitions of their product in their showrooms located in Chicagp, and extend the visiting exhibitors a cordial invitation to visit their plant during the convention. THE MARQUETTE PIANO COMPANY— B. C. Waters, vice president, 1608 Canal street, Chicago. AMERICAN SEATING COMPANY— G. V. Bugner, 14 E. Jackson boulevard, Chicago. UNIVERSAL CAMERA COMPANY, 559 W. Jackson, boulevapd,' Chicago. ... .RUDOLPH WURLITZER COMPANY, 329 So. Wabash ave