Moving Picture World (Jan-Feb 1927)

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PKetter Projection Ky ^his Department Was founded in 1910 by its Present 6ditor~ Richardson Better Projection Pays Allvine Puts Over Remarkable Effect BY invitation of Glen Allvine of Paramount I attended a performance at the -Rivoli, and saw "Old Ironsides” put on. It was, taken as a whole, a good show all right, but one thing stood out above all else, both because it was entirely new and because of its surprising excellence, as applied to this particular production at least, though I believe it could be successfully applied to an occasional production containing some certain scene or scenes which would be improved by the enormous magnification involved. The possibility of . such a thing was first brought to the attention of Mr. Allvine by Lorenzo de Medici del Rictio, an Italian who some four years ago while engaged, in Columbus, Ohio, in staging “The Mayflower,” literally stumbled on the germ of the idea. He brought it to the attention of Mr. Allvine, who saw its possibilities and set Mr. del Rictio and Harry Rubin, supervisor of projection, at work in the Rivoli, with the result that between the three of them the effect which made even blase old Broadway bat its eyes was produced. Mr. del Rictio has since been engaged by Mr. Lasky and is now in San Antonio, Texas, where a production called “Wings” is being made, engaged in working out a similar, improved effect for that picture. Seems Life-Size What is it? Well, I am not at liberty to publish the details of the procedure by means of which the effect is produced, but can tell you what the effect is. The picture is being projected as usual, at normal size on a black-bordered screen. Suddenly — bing! just like that — the screen size is increased to the full width of the proscenium, which must be pretty close to fifty feet, and we have a picture filling that enormous screen, with the ship Old Ironsides, clear and sharp before us at apparently full size, just as she would probably look were we, say, a hundred feet from her. Gentlemen, the effect is startling, and as applied to scenes which will stand such a stunt as that, magnificent. Messrs. Allvine, del Rictio and Rubin are to be congratulated. They have given us a very real projection stunt, which is very simple and which we, who have worked with and played with projection for many years, ought to have seen the possibilities of and — did not. What’s that? Where did the black border go if the change was made so suddenly? That would be telling and I’ve been asked not to do that. Anyhow, I guessed it and you are just as much entitled to guess as am I. It’s a good stunt, anyhow — a wonderfully good one — and the men named should be proud of their creation. Attorneys for the Famous Players-Lasky Corporation have made application for the “Magniscope” (as it has been named) for Bluebook School Question No. 558 — What would be the amperage flow from one 25-ampere and one 106-ampere, 110-volt rheostat connected in series, assuming the resistance of the arc to be one ohm? Show how you make your calculation. Question No. 559 — Draw a diagram of a multiple rheostat connection and tell us the result of such connection and why that result obtains. affecting these close-up effects, which are being used as a part of the ‘“Old Ironsides” presentation in the Aldine Theatre in Philadelphia and the Tremont Theatre in Boston. Progressive Action Taken by Local 306 WE are unofficially advised that Local Union No. 306, Motion Picture Projectionists, I. A. T. S. E. & M. P. M. O., New York City, proposes to establish a school of technical instruction for its members. If this is true, it is in every way good. It is progressive, and while the action comes a bit late, still let us forget that and congratulate the organization on its proposed action. When men can go before the employer asking for improved conditions, and couple that request with the honestly made statement that they have done their best to give value received, it makes things better and easier all around. The employer may not wish to grant improved conditions. That is perhaps natural, but he certainly will be much more willing to grant them to competent men that to those who lack in competency. That, too, is perfectly natural, hence the proposed action will, in the very nature of things, react to the ultimate benefit of the local and of its membership. Again we congratulate Local Union 306, providing, of course, the proposed action becomes a reality. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Help and Situations Wanted Only 3c per word per insertion Minimum charge 60c Terms, Strictly Cash with Order Copy must reach us by Tuesday noon to insure publication in that week’s issue SITUATIONS WANTED OPERATOR — Non-union, six years’ experience, wants position with Simplex or Powers machines. Go anywhere. Write E. T. Nielsen, Montpelier, Idaho. AT LIBERTY — Organist, first-class, eleven years’ experience in best theatres. Feature all music from jazz to classic. Exceptional ability cueing pictures. Play piano for vaudeville. Address "Musician,” 413 North Madison, Bloomington, Illinois. Picture Engineers To Meet in Norfolk flW HE Board of Governors of the Society : of Motion Picture Engineers met in •* executive session last week. Among other matters disposed of it selected the Hotel Monticello, Norfolk, Va., as the stage for the spring meeting. It fixed the time of the meeting as April 25 to 28, inclusive. Recently the spring meetings have been held the first week in May. It was deemed wise to advance the time one week, for two reasons. First, it would bring the spring and fall meetings more nearly six months, apart. Second, the latter part of April is. seasonally ideal in Virginia. By May Old Sol has got in his work pretty thoroughly and the Southland is fair to middlin’ warm. Norfolk is historic in North American history. There are cannon balls still embedded in building walls, and visible, too, which were planted there by British cannon in the Revolutionary scrap. It may be reached from New York either by boat or by train. The boat fare, including berth and such meals as may be necessary, is $11.00. The papers committee promises us a most interesting program, and up to this time that committee has always made good on its promises. Those who wish may drive down and will find it to be a most enjoyable trip. They may swing around through the West Virginia mountains, visiting the Luray Caverns and the great battlefields of Harpers Ferry, Shiloh and Gettysburg. They may ship the machine one way by boat, at a relatively small cost, and drive the other. Norfolk is a charming, interesting place, with Newport News just across the bay. It is veryaccessible and it’s up to YOU to be there. Harrisburg Local Dines C. A. Dietrich LOCAL NO. 98, Harrisburg, Pa., entertained Brother C. A. Dietrich, business agent of Local No. 171, Projectionists, at Pittsburgh, while he was in Harrisburg to be sworn in as a member of the 1927 Legislature on January 4. He was accompanied by 26 members of Local 171, who came in from Pittsburgh on a special car to see their business agent and brother take his seat in the House of Representatives. Local 98 gave them a dinner at 6 p. m. and a Dutch lunch at midnight in their own social rooms at 315 Market tsreet. The committee on arrangements were Brothers Katz and Davis, and it was voted a big success by all attending. It is hoped that Brother Dietrich will be a frequent visitor during his stay in Harrisburg. Harrisburg Sets Date Local No. 98, Harrisburg, Pa., will hold its Fifth Annual Stage and Movie Ball on January 17 at the Casino Dance Hall with two orchestras and special prizes and features.