Motion Picture News (Oct-Dec 1930)

November 1 , 1930 Motion Picture News 79 This MODIFIER is instantly adjusted to any screening surface NOW you can remove the temporary, stationary, makeshift modifiers from the screen and definitely solve all screen modifying problems by installing the Vallen Automatic Screen Modifier, which is all the proscenium equipment needed to show Widescope, Magnascope, Grandeur or any size film. The Vallen Automatic Screen Modifier is a complete unit with metal screen frame, modifying travel control, modifying curtains and push button operated electrical driving equipment, extremely flexible in installation and operation. Can be installed for use with small size screens or mammoth screens; or readily changed when the small screen is replaced. It requires no additional space beyond the present screen frame. In fact, provision is made for lacing the screen to the metal frame of the modifier. For Fifteen Years Builders P7>SS\01*fyi772^j U^©E©IF\E^=yj The modifying curtains are instantly contracted or expanded to exactly conform with the screening surface of the film, simply by pushing an electric control button. These control buttons can be located at the most convenient positions in the theatre; on the stage or in the projection room. The modifying curtains are always taut, without unsightly folds and assure a straight picture line on all sides. The Vallen Screen Modifier is efficient, practical and a necessary proscenium unit. It has been demonstrated to owners of many of the country's leading theatres who have acclaimed it a necessity and backed their approval with purchases. A complete description of the Vallen Automatic Screen Modifier and other Vallen designed and proved equipment will be mailed upon request, of Theatrical Equipment VALLEN ELECTRICAL COMPANY, Inc., AKRON, OHIO EElTMODiriER ■f or amy s»i!z;e Screen