Motion Picture News (Jan-Feb 1922)

The very pleasing and artisticaly designed lobby, Kingsbridge theatre, Projection room, Kingsbridge theatre, equipped by Alowell Cine New York City Equipment Co. with Simplex projectors ( Continued from page 1046) atmosphere of the theatre and the presentations. The usual program consists of a high class featured attraction, scenic, news reel, comedy and vocal and instrumental musical numbers. Prologues are presented occasionally. T. O. Arsenault is the organist and Albert Petersen conducts the Capitol Symphonic Orchestra. The Capitol is under the management of John A. Loveridge, an experienced theatrical man who is responsible in a large degree for its success. Never suspend signs from water pipes, electric light wires or the sprinkler system. In case of fire the insurance adjusters will be sure to find fault with this arrangement. Stairway and theatre entrance from lobby, Capitol theatre, Davenport, Iowa Successful Opening for Kingsbridge Theatre The Kingsbridge theatre, Kingsbridge Road, New York City, opened January 26 to a capacity house. The house has accommodations for 1,600 persons and is so constructed to permit excellent projection. Joe Hornstien of Howell Cine Equipment made the projection installation. The Simplex machines have Peerless Arc Controllers, the power being supplied by a Westinghouse generator, controlled through a special panel board. To insure good clear definition of the picture the Kollmorgen Snap Light Objective Lenses were used in conjunction with a Gardiner Gold Fibre screen. National Carbons are being used in both the projection and the new design of Bruckert Spot Lamp. The projectionists operating this outfit speak very highly of the excellent results they are obtaining and the ease with which the installation can be handled. Charles A. Goldwyn, owner, is exceedingly well satisfied with the outlook in general, his house so far playing to steady capacity. Ventilating What preparation are you making looking toward the comfort of your patrons during the warm weather of the coming summer? This is the psychological moment to take up ventilating problems and the time in which you should secure specifications and prices for installations to be made during March and April. Motion Picture News is in a position to give you some very valuable advice on this subject if you will write and let us know your re q uirements. New Theatre for Homer , Minn. With “The Old Nest” as the premier attraction, the Homer Theatre at Hibbing, Minn, was officially opened late last month. The Homer, which is said to be one of the finest in the state, was constructed by Percy R. Webster at an approximate cost of $50,000. A theatre party celebrating the opening of the theatre was given by Mr. & Mrs. Webster at which all the ladies were presented with roses. John Gaymen of Hibbing made the opening address. Equipped with every modern appliance that makes for comfort and convenience of patrons, the Homer is a model small town theatre. The seating capacity is 400. Blue and gold are the colors used in the interior, with harmonizing draperies of blue silk plush. Harold Larsen of Minneapolis decorated the theatre. A Bartola organ is one of the features of the house. The operating booth which is fitted with two Power’s cameragraphs is said to be thoroughly complete with latest modern improvements. The Standard Theatre Equipment corporation, Minneapolis furnished the equipment for the theatre. Wise. John A. Loveridge, manager, Capitol theatre, Davenport, Iowa