Moving Picture World (Mar-May 1927)

our Equipment Service for you theatre Owner'-3uilder~Studio~ > Caboratorq &xchanqe Executive -Jrorn IJourJnqle fiditecL by dl. Van, Boren. fotvtlL Set April 25*28 For S. M. P. E, Spring Meeting at Norfolk , V a. 'JpHE good-will accorded the Society cf Motion Picture Engineers in recognition of their growing importance as a factor in the motion picture industry at their last gathering, bids fair to be eclipsed by the interest already displayed in the announcement that the S. M. P. E. will hold its Spring meeting April 25 to 28. inclusive. The Hotel Monticello, Norfolk, Virginia, is stated as the place arranged for the meeting. Combining, as it does, the best engineering skill and the most forward-looking thinkers and workers for better motion picture engineering, it is natural that widespread interest attaches to each assemblage of the Society, at which constructive papers are read and constructive steps disclosed that give an entire industry food for thought and discussion of an advancing nature. Both the time and the place selected for the Spring meeting are especially attractive. Norfolk can be reached by rail, by boat and by motor car, and it is at its most charming aspect in late April. Folders giving full particulars of routes, hotel rates, railway and boat accommodations and arrangements are at the disposal of those who will write to L. C. Porter, secretary, Fifth and Sussex streets, Harrison, New Jersey. The boat trip is a very fine one, says Mr. J. C. Kroesen, who can be reached at the Edison Lamp Works, Harrison, New Jersey. Mr. Kroesen urges that communications be sent to him making arrangements for that method of travel so that sailing can be taken on the Old Dominion Line boat leaving New York at noon, Saturday, April 23, as any The Exhibitor is confronted today with a very serious problem of how to make his theatre PAY. There are many angles in the situation, not the least of which is the proper equipping of the theatre itself. Consult the members of this Association in all such matters. other sailing must be arranged directly with the Old Dominion Line. The chairman of the Arrangements Committee, William C. Kunzmann, is displaying energy and enthusiasm equal to that with which he and his committee made such a success of the last meeting : a splendid program of instructively interesting papers and a list of entertaining features both for the gentlemen and for the ladies, is provided. J. I. Crabtree is in charge of paper, Lester Isaac is in charge of projection, and J. C. Kroesen will arrange the outdoor sports, golf, and the ladies’ card and tea party. Meeting Offers Strong Program The program of events and papers follows : MONDAY, APRIL 25: 9:30 — Registration. 10:30— Presidential Address by W. B. Cook, Kodascope Libraries, Inc., New York, N. Y. New Business. Report of Arrangements, Publications, Papers, Publicity and Advertising, and Membership Committees. "Report on Progress in the Motion Picture Industry,” by Carl E. Egeler, National Lamp Works, Cleveland, Ohio. ‘‘Hollywood and the Motion Picture Engineers,” by K. C. D. Hickman, Research Laboratory, Eastman Kodak Company. Your requests for counsel and suggestions will receive prompt and competent attention, as practically every manufacturer and dealer member in this Association has special facilities for such service. You can depend upon the reliability and unquestionable value of their suggestions. ^ 1:00 — Luncheon. ' 2:00 — Papers: "Radio Movies and the Thea tre,” by C. P. Jenkins. “Some Technical Aspects of the Vitaphone,” by J. B. Harlow, Development Manager, Western Electric Co., New York, N. Y. "The Conservation Program of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America,” by Hickman Price, Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America, Inc., New York, N. Y. "Motion Photomicrography with a Cine Kodak,’’ by C. P. Tuttle, Research Laboratory, Eastman Kodak Company. 7:00 — Get-Together Dinner. 8:00 — Motion Picture Entertainment in the Banquet Hall. Ladies and friends are cordially invited. ‘‘To the Roof of the World in Thibet,” by H. T. Cowling, Eastman Kodak Company. "The (Scientific Motion Picture,” by L. F. Goldman, Carpenter-Goldman Labs., New York, N. Y. Cards and dancing afterward. TUESDAY, APRIL 26: 9:30 — Papers: “Some Facts About Projection Lenses,” by W. B. Rayton, Director of Research, Bausch & Lomb Optical, Co., Rochester, N. Y. Report of Standards and Nomenclature Committee. ‘‘An Improved Type of Arc Illumination and Condenser System for Motion Picture Projection,” by L. M. Townsend, Supervisor of Projection, Eastman Theatre, Rochester, N. Y. "Effect Lighting in Theatres,” by J. H. Kurlander, Brenkert Light Projection Co., Detroit, Mich. "A New Light Source for Mazda Projection Lamps,” by H. I. Wood, National Lamp Works, Cleveland, Ohio. 1:00 — Luncheon. 2:00 — Automobile trip to Virginia Beach for Oyster Roast at the Cavalier Hotel. Golf, swimming, etc. Dancing afterward. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27: 9:30 — Papers: “The Mercury Arc,” by F. Benford, General Electric Co., Schenectady, N. Y. “The Physiological Effect of Radiations from Various Light Sources,’’ by A. C. Downes, National Carbon Co., Cleveland, Ohio. ‘‘Why Is Make-Up Compulsory in the Movies?” by V. A. Stewart, Fox Film Corp., New York, N. Y. “Trick Photography,” by F. Waller, Famous Players-Lasky Corp., Long Island City, N. Y. 1:00 — Luncheon. 2:00 — Papers: “A Film Developing Proc ess for Acoustic Records,” by Dr. Engel. ‘‘Progress in Color Cinematography,” by F. E. Ives. "The Use and Care of Motion Picture Film in Exploration Photography,” by H. T. Cowling, Eastman Kodak Co. “Air Conditioning in Laboratories and Theatres." by D. C. Lindsay, Carrier Engineer Co., Newark, New Jersey. 7:00 — Banquet. Motion Pictures and Vitaphone Entertainment. Dancing. THURSDAY, APRIL 28: 9:30 — Papers: “The Tungsten Lamp Situation in the Studio,” by P. Mole, Creco Corp., Hollywood, Calif. “The Use of Filters with Panchromatic Film,’’ by L. A. Jones, Research Laboratory, Eastman Kodak Co. “Trick Photography.” by J. A. Ball. Technicolor Corp., Hollywood, Calif. (a) “A Pneumatic Film Squeegee”: (b) “Film Cleaning Liquids,” by J. I. Crabtree, Research Laboratory, Eastman Kodak Co. “The Importance of Research Work to the Producer,” by Leigh M. Griffith. Famous Plavers-Lasky Corp.. Hollywood. Calif. “A New Camera Pull-Down Mechanism,” by George A. Mitchell, Mitchell Camera Co., Hollywood, Calif. “A Shutter Dissolving Mechanism,” by D. L. Mistry. Bombay. India. “Examination of Film by Projection on a Continuous Processing Machine,” by W. V. D. Kelley, Kellev Color Films, Inc., Hollywood. Calif. LOS ANGELES, CALIF. — Lowe & Le Grand have plans by C. F. Plummer, Story Building, for theatre. 80 by 160 feet, to be located on Whittier Boulevard, near Duncan street. Estimated to exceed $150,000. BRISTOL, CONN. — Colonial Theatre, Inc., care Lockwood & Porter. 102 South street. New Britain, is taking bids for two-story brick theatre, 175 by 175 feet. Estimated cost. $500,000. THE THEATRE EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATION With a national membership composed of responsible MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS (Complete list available upon request) Association Office, Old Colony Building CHICAGO, ILLINOIS BETTER EQUIPMENT MEANS BETTER BUSINESS COMPETENT — RELIABLE COUNSEL