Motion Picture News (Oct 1913 - Jan 1914)

36 THE MOTION PICTURE NEWS The Ernemann Film Printer ONE of the most up-to-date devices for printing motion picture films from the negative is now on exhibition at the newly opened branch of the Ernemann Company, at 114 Fifth Avenue, New York City. It is the Ernemann "Imperatrix'' printing machine, one of the most highly scientific instruments ever placed on the market. In point of workmanship this latest product of German craftsmanship, which is famous the world over, is a veritable marvel. In even respect it is the last word in devices of this character, being especially notable for the nicety of its adjustments for obtaining the highest point of accuracy. In its general appearance the machine resembles other instruments designed for a similar purpose, but an examination quickly reveals the superior material used in its manufacture. Every one of its component parts is practically perfect, both in workmanship and in composition. A ''finger feed" with an absolutely straight downward pull constitutes its action, which is obtained by a cam that works the pinion rack first outward horizontally, then vertically downward and inward again horizontally. As to the pinion rack itself, it is a solid piece Motion Picture Theatre T q |_FX seats in a good location in the Bronx Apply to owner, H. IXNSTtRE-R 2856 Webster Ave. New York City Phone — Tremont 4 SCENARIOWRITERS' ( LUB Become a member of this organization for your own advancement and benefit. Send your plays here. The usual rates, when requested, for typewriting and marketing your script?. Criticism and advice on plot, construction, and how to make your play salable, free to members. Entrance fee, 82.no. COURTNEY WINTWOETH, 1S3-129 West 44th Street, New York City of steel, sliding in a dovetail slot with no possible chance of variance or vibration. The pins, or fingers, are screwed into this rack and may be readily changed when worn. The motor has eight different speeds, which are regulated by a lever at the upper right. Another lever, on the upper left, controls eight different light intensities. The motor is driven from an ordinary incandescent socket and has two separate hand cut-offs which stop the printer mechanism, but not the motor. In addition to this the mechanism is so arranged as to stop itself automatically in the event that anything goes wrong. A belt connects the motor and the mechanism. Bronze steel has been used in constructing the main face-plate of the printer, and this is reinforced by a rear plate of thick cast iron. This portion of the machine is constructed quite heavily, with the object of reducing vibration. Silver steel with phosphor bronze bearings is the material of which the working mechanism is constructed throughout. The tension device at the aperture plate is automatic and of the variety in use in most of the best film printers. The aperture is regulated at will while the machine is in operation. An automatic counting machine in front records every image as it is exposed. A teakwood frame, which sets on four substantial legs, supports the mechanism. Unlike many other printers, there is no take-up in the Ernemann "Imperatrix," this having been dispensed with for the reason that film is often scratched by the use of a takeup. A film-box on rollers, which fills the place of a take-up, sets beneath the cabinet. It is divided into two compartments, one for the positive and one for the negative. The compartment for the former is light-tight and may be exposed in the daylight, while on the way to the developing-rooms, without injury to the film. •. CALEHUFF SUPPLY CO. :INC: CH AS. A. CALEHUFF, Pres. and Mgr. 1301 Race Street Philadelphia, Pa. LARGEST E A DING Supply House in America Bargain Machines Bargain Order one for Emergency. Slightly used machines in first-class running condition. Powers No. 6, $135.00, Edison Model B, $150.00, Edison Exhibition Models, $50.00, $65.00 and $75.00. All complete with lenses and rheostats. Ticket Choppers, Mirror Screens, Chairs, etc. Order at once. First come, first served. Write for information on anything pertaining to the Motion Picture Business. TO THE TRADE Negatives Developed, lc per ft. PRINTS MADE ON Eastman Stock, 4c per ft. Including Tinting and Toning TITLES, 8c per ft. Prompt deliveries All work guaranteed Commercial Motion Pictures Co., Inc. 102 W. 101»t Street New York City Telephone, 5533 Riverside JTTST PLAIN COMMON SENSE tells you when you want to SEE yourself you use a Mirror. Because you SEE yourself better with » Mirror than any other means in the world. Now the same thing applies when you want to SEE motion pictures, use a MIRROR SCREEN because you SEE the pictures so much plainer, better and clearer on a Mirror Screen than on any other surface under the sun. Besides, it tickles your patrons and makes picture fans. It's a fact. The difference between a motion picture on a MIRROR SCREEN and any other screen of any other kind is the same comparison between ef-eing your own reflection in a fine French plate glass mirror and in a mud puddle. The 'MIRROR SCREEN' is a Mirror. A magnificent mirror made from the finest polished plate glass that the world can produce. Get Eight and Write to us to-day for our new Snow White Prismized Finished Surface. MIRROR SCREEN COMPANY Eastern Representative, Frank Manning, 121 "W. 48th Street, New York City; SHELBYV1LLE, INDIANA F. J. REMBUSCH, President. 160 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y, Manufacturer's Motion Picture Catalog' <SL Encyclopedia BIRCH-FIELD CO, CO. Incorporated PUBLISHERS. Everybody's Catalog Loose Leaf) HO West 40tK St. NEW YORK First 1914 Edition 10,000 Copies Forms Now Closing Rates on Application In writing to advertisers please mention "THE MOTION PICTURE NEWS'