Moving Picture World (July-Dec 1909)

884 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD head and is arranged to hold the film gate open while the film is being threaded. The devices which hold the film upon the sprockets are arranged to afford rapidity in threading. The film is placed on the upper or top feed sprocket without shifting the position of either of the retaining rollers which automatically align the film properly. The shoe which holds the film on the intermittent sprocket is carried on a pivoted bracket mounted on the machine frame so that the film can be positively positioned on the intermittent sprocket without closing the film gate. In like manner, the film retaining shoe for the lower or take-up feed sprocket is pivoted on the machine frame for a similar reason. When the film gate is closed to produce tension on the film, the lower film shield swings automatically into position. The lamphousc has removable top and back. Doors are provided on both sides and are made as large as possible to afford ready access to every part of the lamp. The lamphouse is mounted on a heavy base casting carried by a set of adjustable sliding ways which provide for forward and backward movement in focusing as well as lateral movement for stereopticon use. The condensors are carried in a rectangular box which is attached to the front of the lamphouse. Each lens is held in a separate holder or clip which can be removed in case of breakage of the condensor without disturbing the other condensor. The dissolving shutter is mounted in front of the condensor support and is pivoted to swing in a plane at right angles to the line of projection. It serves to protect the film and the mechanism from the heat of the arc lamp when the machine is not in operation, and serves as a dissolving shutter when stereopticon slides are being changed. The slide carrier is made of sheet steel of sufficiently heavy gage to prevent warping under the heat of the arc lamp and is of the latest design. The arc lamp affords every possible adjustment. Every part is made extra heavy to resist intense heat and heavy strain. The carbon holders clamp the carbons so rigidly that they cannot be put out of alignment. The carbons can be set in position to secure the best possible results with both direct and alternating current, and the carbon holders may be shifted laterally either together or independently while the current is on. The back and forward movement of the lamp is accomplished by a rack and pinion, insuring quick adjustment and rigid support. The rheostat is cither adjustable or non-adjustable, as desired, and is of either the grid or wire coil type. The rheostats regularly furnished are calculated to obtain at least 25 amperes on a current of no volts and the resistance elements are of ample size to insure long service. The table or stand has a top of oil finished walnut and is mounted On a set of telescoping lens of steel tubing heavily nickel plated. These fit into rigid iron leg sockets or flanges in which they are tightly clamped by set screws. To insure perfect rigidity, a turnbuckle and a pair of screw-eyes are furnished with the stand to anchor it securely to the floor. A dainty Harrison Fisher water color calendar for 1010 has been issued by the Film Import and Trading Company, 127 East Twenty-third street, New York City. It is a very artistic production and we are glad to possess so agreeable a reminder of the days of 1010. The machine shop at the Vitagraph factory is a factory in itself. Here are built all the delicate perforators and printing machines in use by the company. Special pride is taken in the perfection of this department, and the precision of the machines is well testified by the steadiness of Vitagraph pictures on the screen. "Cardinal Richelieu," another high art Vitagraph production, has just been completed. To say that the scenery is realistic is mild praise; as a matter of fact, the construction of some of the set pieces and painted backgrounds was the work of months, and the costuming and action is correct and dignified. The subject, presented without a lecture, may be above the head of the average spectator, but there is enough in the photography and scenery to alone hold the interest. The United Film Renting Company's offices, at 121 East Twenty-third street, are the neatest and cleanest of any that we have visited. It is doubtful if this aspect will continue if the customers increase as rapidly as they have been doing. The fact that this company buys the whole Independent output and is able to care for first, second or third-run customers has brought them much business. Any exchange that does business on the lines on which they are doing deserves success. Peoria, 111. — M. C. Hood will open a moving picture show here. Mattoon, 111. — L. D. Richards is planning to open a moving picture show here. Harvey, N. Dak. — John Strong has decided to start a moving picture theater here. Highland, 111. — E. R. Sanders has disposed of his nickelodeon here to R. A. Ruegger. Tama, Iowa. — John Herbrick is preparing to open a new moving picture theater here. Havana, 111. — M. Hood is making arrangements to open a new moving picture show here. Rutland, Vt. — Arthur H. Smith has sold the Dreamland Theater here to Charles S. Fuller. Mt. Vernon, Iowa. — J. Lisy is making arrangements to open a new moving picture show here. Hamilton, Mont. — J. E. Bourhenia has leased the Family Theater here from Darling & Emerick. Dixon, 111. — Charles Plein has commenced the erection of a moving picture theater on Peoria avenue. Cleveland, Ohio. — Kohl & Heinz have decided to erect a moving picture theater at 5202 Clark avenue. Alton, 111. — Gus Crivello has nought, from J. A. Swaton, the Nixon Theater here and has taken possession. Odessa, Wash. — O. A. Stone has sold his interest in the moving picture theater here to Henry Ratzloff. Butler, Mo. — Forrest Kerrens is making arrangements for the opening of a new moving picture theater here. Grand Forks, N. Dak. — John F. Liedman is making arrangements to open a new moving picture theater here. St. Paul, Minn. — Jack J. Flynn is making preparations to start a new moving picture theater at 449 Wabasha street. Leavenworth, Kan. — C. F. Mensing has opened a new moving picture show here. It is known as the "Princess." Boston, Mass. — A new moving picture theater has been erected at the corner of Washington and Kneeland streets. Washington, D. C. — Franklin Williams has been granted a building permit for a moving picture theater at 1307 E street. Dunmore, Pa. — Joseph Stein is preparing to open a new moving picture theater in the McCarthy building, on Chestnut street. Ilion, N. Y. — Daniel Macksey and Edward Roberts are making arrangements to start a new moving picture show here. Hinckley, 111.— Steward Ward and O. S. Kauffman are making arrangements to erect a new moving picture theater here. Omaha, Neb. — J. L. Brandeis & Son have secured a permit for the erection of the new William Morris vaudeville theater. Ottawa, Canada. — L. Consineau and Geo. Gagnon have bought a lot on Main street and will erect a moving picture theater. Dansbury, Conn.— The International Motion Picture Company will erect a moving picture theater in the Town Hall Building. Washington, D. C. — The Wizard Amusement Company. Inc., will open another moving picture theater at 1237 H street, N. E. Fairmont, Neb.— W. W. Prescott and Joe Fitzpatrick are arranging to open a new moving picture theater in the Wheeler building. Buffalo, N. Y.— The Mark & Harris Amusement Company has decided to erect a new moving picture theater at 282 West Ferry street. St. Louis, Mo. — The Sextet Realty Company has secured a permit to erect a new moving picture theater at 4938 Delmar boulevard. Chatsworth, 111. — Richard Brennan has purchased the nickelodeon of Frank Merrill in the Seright building, and has taken possession. Chandlerville, 111.— T. W. Allen, of Springfield, has leased the Neiderer building here and will convert it into a moving picture theater. Sedalia, Mo.— J. H. Koffler, of Kansas City, is making arrangements to open a new moving picture theater at 110 East Third street. Calumet, Mich.— C. S. Sullivan is completing arrangements preparatory to opening a new moving picture theater in the Ryan block.