The Moving picture world (February 1920-March 1920)

2018 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD March 20, 1920 Better Equipment CONDUCTED BY E.T. KEYSER How theiTyphoon Fans Blow Patrons into CrandalVs Washington Picture Theatres THOSE of our readers who have visited Washington, D. C, have had the opportunity to note that Washington claims some of the most beautiful and upto-date theatres in the country. Harry M. Crandall, the popular showman and exhibitor of that city, is responsible for the construction and operation of many of Washington's finest play houses, including the Metropolitan, Knickerbocker, Crandall's, Savoy and York. In the construction of each of these theatres Mr. Crandall has availed himself of the able assistance of Reginald Wycklifl Geare, the Washington architect. The equipment of these houses is most up-to-date and in every instance, the most expensive that could be bought in order to bring about the results desired by Mr. Crandall that every comfort of the Washington moving picture public be provided for to the last degree. When it came to the question of cooling and ventilation of these theatres, Mr. Crandall installed the Typhoon System. Having had in the course of his showmanship tried out thoroughly in some of his first theatres the Typhoon, there was no hesitancy on his part in specifying Typhoons in the plans for his more recent, houses. It Was Some Equipment. In the fall of 1918 the Typhoon System for cooling, heating and ventilating was installed in the Metropolitan Theatre. This equipment comprises: One No. 8 Twin set, two No. 8 Single sets, one No. 7 Twin Set, and three No. 6 Twm Sets. The No. 8, No. 7 and two of the No. 6 Twin Sets are located on the roof of the theatre as shown in the accompanying plan. The two No. 8 Single sets are located in a chamber under the balcony, while the third of the No. 6 Twin Sets is located underneath the stage. For the purpose of cooling and ventilating in the summer time all of the Typhoons on the roof and the set located under the stage, blow fresh air into the theatre. The M£r/?OPOUTA/V T^eAT/fS tv/iJHjNa ro/v, p. c. How the Typhoons Were Distributed. The above diagrams show most plainly the advantages of the Metropolitan Installation. No. 6 Twin Set on the roof above the balcony and the two No. 8 Single sets under the balcony, exhaust this air, creating a steady breeze without draughts throughout the entire house. All surplus air is forced out through the exit doors, greeting the patrons with a refreshing breeze that can be felt clear out to the sidewalk. For Winter Heating. For heating purposes in winter, fresh air is drawn from the outside through three rows of heating stacks and blown by the two No. 8 Single Sets into a plenum chamber under the balcony. From the plenum chamber the air is passed into the theatre through a number of small grilles set in the steps of the balcony, and through several larger grilles situated underneath the balcony. This warm air passes throughout the house and is exhausted by the No. 6 Twin Set beneath the stage. The surplus of air creates a slight pressure on the house, thus preventing the entrance of cold air from the outside. -Ml of the Typhoon cooling sets located on the roof are shut down and closed oflf during the cold period of winter. With the operation of this Typhoon equipment, in the summer months more than twenty million cubic feet of pure fresh air is blown through the theatre every hour. During the stifling hot weather, for which Washington is known, patrons flock to Crandall's Typhoon cooled theatres, which run to full capacity every day of the year. What Crandall Thinks of Typhoon. So well pleased is Mr. Crandall with the operation of the ventilating equipment of his several theatres, that he has written the Typhoon Fan Company the following letter: Typhoon Fan Company, New York, N. T. Gentlemen — I have derived wonderful results from the use of your Typhoons, not only from a ventilation standpoint, but from a financial standpoint as well. We have experimented and found that they have absolutely increased our business the year round. This is especially noticeable In the summertime, and last but not least, it gives wonderful satisfaction to our patrons, having a tendency to draw a better class of patrons who will not patronize a poorly ventilated house. (Signed) HARRY M. CRANDALL. This is indeed a convincing testimonial coming from a man of Mr. Crandall's knowledge and experience. The Typhoon Fan Company advise us that they are in possession of many such letters speaking in the highest praise of the results obtained from the use of their Typhoon system. Inter-Ocean Takes Over New Accessory Products T HE Inter-Ocean Film Corporation, 218 West Forty-second Street, New York, announces to the trade in general, and to foreign buyers in particular, that it has completed negotiations for the exclusive foreign distribution of two new accessory products. The new acquisitions are the Smith Portable Projector and the