Motion Picture News (Jan-Feb 1922)

790 Motion Picture News Colored Light ( Continued, from page 777) been developed for use up to and including the 150 watt Mazda C lamp. D — Glass plates are somewhat difficult to apply, needing a special holding device and are rather expensive. They are obviously only of use across the mouths of relatively small reflectors. E — Gelatin color screens are available in a wide variety of tints and shades. They are therefore especially of service to produce delicate gradations of color. The gelatin material is rather difficult to manipulate, being affected by moisture, extreme heat or extreme cold. The screens break easily and the life of the screen in service is rather short. The gelatine screens are inexpensive, but cumbersome to handle. Where gelatin screens are used across the mouths of reflectors or in border and strip lights, special precautions must be taken to have a reliable holding device. By this is meant, some means of preventing the gelatin from curling, opening a gap and allowing unmodified light to escape, spoiling the effect. A net-work of fine wire overcomes this difficulty. The means of holding the color-frame in place is also important. A drop will frequently sway as it is being raised to the flies, striking a border light and possibly breaking or knocking a screen out of place. This necessitates lowering the entire border and replacing the screen. If colored lamps are used and this happens, one or two lamps may be broken, but the effect will not be marred. If color caps are used with a good holding device, unless the shock is severe enough to break the cap the color effect would not be spoiled. It is likely that if the cap is broken the lamp would be broken with the same effect. F — Fabrics or colored paper screens are at best only temporary. They should be fire-proof in character and tend to have a very high absorption for a given color modification. They are rarely of service for general color effects save in times of necessity, but for decorative purposes in introducing a touch of color, ornamental silk and similar shades function well. Motion Pictures the Victor The Hippodrome theatre, Spokane, Wash., has succumbed to the lure of the “ movies ” and passed from vaudeville to a strictly motion picture house. The Hippodrome, house in the Columbia building, has had a varied career, changing from vaudeville to pictures and from pictures to vaudeville, then offering a little of both, until now it steps to the front as a “ firstrun ” motion picture house. Ray A. Grombacher, manager of the Liberty theatre here and well known to the picture industry, has taken over the interests of Manager C. S. (“Doc”) Crews, and will operate the house. He assumes the Hippodrome lease, which expires August 30, 1922, and has an option for three more years. Manager Crews has also disposed of his Liberty theatre in Walla Walla and is now “ theatreless ” for the first time in years. “We haven’t exactly worked out our policy yet,” Mr. Grombacher said. “ It will be feature pictures as a regular thing, but more than that we cannot say at present.” — Colver. Schools Install Motion Picture Equipment The Rochester board of education has awarded the Buffalo branch of the Independent Movie Supply Company the contract to install Powers’ projection machines and equipment in the school of that city. Frank Davidson, branch manager, also announces that the Falls’ agents of the company have sold two Powers’ high intensity arc machines to Frank Amendola for installation in the new Amendola theatre, on East 9th Street. — Taylor. Shuhert RemodelsYToronto House The Shuberts have announced their intention of converting the Royal Alexandra theatre, Toronto, into a vaudeville and picture theatre. This theatre has long been the home of dramatic and musical comedy road shows. The Shuberts will probably build another theatre in Toronto shortly to accommodate the dramatic offerings. — Gladish. Installs One of the Largest Theatre Organs The Strand theatre, which only recently opened, gave its patrons a real treat through the selections presented on its mammoth organ. This organ was installed by the Man & Colton Company. Leading local exhibitors have commented very favorably on the performance of this unit, especially upon its tone and flexibility of operation. This organ was in the process of construction for six months and cost $25,000.! An unusual feature of this instrument is the Guatemalan marimba, xylophone and harp. FREE PROFESSIONAL COPIES Two Melodious Themes I WANT MY MAMMY BALLAD WHEN SWEETHEARTS WALTZ BALLAD By Louis Breau By Cal DeVoll BELWIN 701 Seventh Ave. New York, N. Y. 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