The Moving picture world (May 1920-June 1920)

May 29, 1920 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD 1245 PRO J E CTION 'dy F.H. RICHARD SON" The Prizes FROM the few answers to the prize question now in hand, we are inclined to think a misapprehension exists as to just what is wanted. For the benefit of all and sundry we will reprint the questions. From the various optical, electrical and mechanical standpoints, what improvements do you consider as most essential for the benefit of motion picture projection? Ebcplain, in detail, exactly what benefit would result from the adoption of the idea you present. What improvement in projection apparatus and projection methods do you believe will be accomplished during the next five years. There, those are the questions, for the best answers to which we are offering half a thousand dollars, in three cash pri?es of $350 first, $100 second and $50 third. The board of award will be John Auerbach, the President of the American Projection Society or some other one designated by that body, and the editor. The time limit has been set at noon, June first, but this will possibly be somewhat extended, as it has been suggested that the time is too short. If an extension is decided upon due notice will be given. For particulars in greater detail see page 270, April 10 issue. Proposed New York Law Due to the untiring efforts of brother Edgar Stewart, New York City, backed by a committee from Local 306, the following bill was introduced in the last legislature, though too late we believe, for action at that session. We print the bill in full, from Assembly Bulletin No. 1865, to the end that New York men may know what is planned, and make constructive comment thereon if they so desire. Any proposals for change, addition or subtraction from the bill, either by unions or individuals, should be forwarded to the editor, be placed in the hands of brother Stewart. The bill, as we understand it, applies only to cities of the first class. The Bill. AN ACT To amend the general city law, In relation to licenses to operate moving picture apparatus. The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows : Section 1. Section eighteen of chapter twenty-six of the laws o£ nineteen hundred and nine, entitled "An act In relation to cities, constituting chapter twenty-one of the consolidated laws," as added by chapter two hundred and flfty-two of the laws of nineteen hundred and eleven, and amended by chapter one hundred and eighty-four of the laws of nineteen hundred and sixteen, is hereby amended to read as follows : Sec. 18. License to operate moving picture projection apparatus. It shall not be lawful for any person or persons, save as excepted In section elghteen-a of this article, to operate any moving picture projection apparatus and its connections involving the use of a combustible film in or upon the premises of any public or private building or place of public assemblage. In a city of the flrst The moving picture machine operator, or projectionist, of today is the manager of tomorrozt/s moving picture theatre. Richardson's Department in Moving Picture World is advising the projectionist how to become the best moving picture showman. |iiiiiuiiiuiiiiHiiiiiiiuuiiniiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiniiniiiiiitniiiiniiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiHiHiiiiuiiiiiuiiiiing j Notice to AIL | I f-j RES&TJRE on our columns Is such 1 I f that published replies to questions § I cannot be guaranteed under two or g I three weeks. If quick action is desired, i I remit four cents, stamps, and we will g g send carbon copy of department reply 1 1 as soon as written. g g For special replies, by mall, on mat g I ters which, for any reason, cannot be g i replied to through the department, re g i mit ane dollar. g I QUESTION BOOKLETS. | 1 We have two paper covered booklets g 1 containing 160 questions designed as a g g guide to study. They indicate what g g the projectionist should know. g g Either booklet, pofstpald, twenty-flve g § cents; both, forty cents. United States g g stamps accepted; cannot use Canadtan g 1 stamps. g I THE LENS CHARTS. I s = g Are Yon Working by "Gaeas," or Do g g Yon Bmploy Vp-to-Date g I MetbodaT | g Tou demand that your employer keep g B his equipment in good order and up to i § date. He owes It both to himself and g to you to do so, but you owe It to him | to keep abreast with the times In J ^ knowledge and In your methods. f S The lens charts (two in one, 11x17 | B Inches, on heavy paper for framing) i g are In successful use by hundreds of | g progressive projectionists. f g Don't "guess." Do your work RIGHT. | § Price, afty cents, stamps. | i Address Moving Picture World, either | 1 51$ Fifth Avenue, New York City; j g Garrick Building, Chicago, 111., or | g Wright & Callender Building, Los An | g geles, Cal. | ^iiiiiiiiiii imiiimiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiuuiiiiuiiiiiiiiilliiiuilliilllliuilllllllllllllllillilllllllllHii^ class unless such person or persons so operating such apparatus is duly licensed as hereinafter provided. Any person desiring to act as (such operator] a motion picture projectionist shall make application for a license to so act to the mayor or licensing authority designated by the mayor, unless the charter of said city so designates, which officer shall furnish to each applicant blanli forms of application which the applicant shall fill out. Such officer shall appoint a board of examiners, of not less than three examiners to determirw the fitness of applicants for license. The board shall consist of one city employee, one moving picture projectionist who has had not less than five years' experience as such moving picture projectionist and one employer of moving picture projectionists. The board of examiners shall certify to the licensing authority the result of the examination of each applicant for liceyise. The moving picture projectionist and the employer of moving picture projectionists members of the board of examiners shall serve without compensation. Such officer shall in conjunction unth the board of examiners as herein provided make rules and regulations governing the examination of applicants and the issuance of licenses and certificates. [A license shall not be granted to an applicant unless he shall have served as an apprentice under a licensed operator, for a period of not less than six months prior to the date of the application ; the application must be made in writing, and contain a verified statement to that effect ; it must be accompanied by the affidavit of the licensed operator to the same effect ; before entering upon the period of apprenticeship the applicant must register his name and address with the officer issuing such license]. Provided that each applicant for a license shall be examined by the board of examiners as herein provided as to his practical knowledge of moving picture projection apparatus ; the electrical connections thereof; also the optical system and the various safety and fire prevention devices of a moving picture projecting apparatus. Each applicant shall give a practical demonstration of his ability to project moving pictures, and if found competent as to his ability to operate moving picture projection apparatus and its connections shall receive within six days a license as herein provided. Such license may be revoked or suspended at any time by the officer Issuing the same. Every license shall continue in force for one year from the date of Issue unless sooner revoked or suspended. E>rery license, imless revoked or suspended as herein provided, may at the end of one year from the date of issue thereof be renewed by the officer issuing it in his discretion upon application and with or without further examination as he may direst. Every application for renewal of license must be made within the thirty days previous to the expiration of such license. With every license granted there shall be issued to every person obtaining such license a certificate, certifying that the person named therein is duly authorized to operate moving picture projection appratus and its connections. Such certificate shall be displayed in a conspicuous place in the room where the person to whom It Is issued operates moving picture projection apparatus and its connections. No person shall be eligible to procure a license unless he shall be of full age. Each application for a license must be accom/panied by the affidavit of a licensed moving picture projectionist to the effect that the applicant has served as an assistant to such licensed moving picture projectionist for a period of not less than six months prior to the date of the application, except any person who has had full charge of mowing picture projection apparatus and its connecticms may present his own affidavit stating that he has not less than six months' experience as a moving picture projectionist. The licensing authority may require that the affidavit be corroborated. Any person twenty-one years of age or more desiring to act as an assistant to the holder of a license shall register his name, age, address and place of employment as such assistant cm a form furnished for the purpose by the licensing authority; the said licensing authm-ity may issue a permit allowing such a person to assist a licensed moving picture projectionist in a booth or inclosure; but such assistant shall not himself operate a moving picture projection apparatus and its connections, except under the personal supervision of the holder of a license. The permit shall be for the term of one year from the date of issue thereof, unless sooner revoked or suspended, but may be renewed by the licensing authority in his discretion. It is further provided that no license shall be granted to an applicant unless he shall have served as an assistant to the holder of a license for not less than six months, or instead thereof shall have had not less than six months' experience as a moving picture projectionist prior to the date of application for license. Any person offending against the provisions of this section, as well as any person who employs or permits a person not licensed as herein provided to operate moving picture projection apparatus and its connections, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding the sum of one hundred dollars, or imprisonment not exceeding three months, or both. In the discretion of the court. Sec. 2. This act shall take effect Immediately. Assembly, No. 1865. Duluth Local a Live Wire Some weeks ago we made note of the fact that Duluth local union 509 was taking on a course of study, and we started running a series of questions on optics, for the benefit of their class in projection optics and for the benefit of such others as care to avail themselves of the opportunity for accumulating unto themselves additional knowledge on that highly important branch of projection lore. Brother Kitzman, chairman of the committee in charge of the optical class of the Duluth local now writes : Let me say, brother Richardson, that our men appreciate your help; also we are well pleased to know that other locals will be able to take up the study at the same time. Inclosed find nine dollars, for which send six lens charts and two copies of Motion Picture Optics. Our men have all started In