Screenland (Oct 1923-Mar 1924)

SCREENLAND 7 since the theatre is shallow, this reduction does not matter seriously. However, when the theatre is both wide and deep, with a large balcony in addition, the problem is different. It is at once apparent that to fulfill satisfactory the requirements of good projection the screen must have the qualities of both high reflection and broad distribution or diffusion. "Then came a screen with a coating made by mixing a white pigment with milk. For a time this seemed to solve the problem, but under the severe tests and close scrutiny to which it was subjected, it was found wanting. Bead-Type Screens L ater several screens of the bead type were installed. These screens were made by coating a fabric with a binderlike white lead or putty, and pressing into this binder a layer of glass beads or fine particles of opal glass. Reports from other theatres indicated that this type of screen was producing very satisfactory results, but they proved to be unsuited to the conditions and requirements of the Capitol. Many other combinations were tried, but still no screen was found which we considered entirely satisfactory. We realized that perfection had not been reached, and that nothing short of extensive experiment would solve the screen problem. One of the difficulties we encountered was due to the powerful light necessary to project so large a picture from so great distance. Natural sunlight would make projection a very simple matter. But when high-powered artificial light sources are used, there appear certain colors, particularly in the violets and blues, that are objectionable; the more powerful the light source, the' more objectionable these colors become. It was therefore found necessary to tint the screen, so that these objectionable colors would be absorbed. There are, on the other hand, certain colors in the beam of light that should not be destroyed or absorbed, and which require a pure white screen in order to be properly reflected. It was obvious that if a screen were tinted to absorb certain colors, such as the blues and violets, there would no longer be any pure white screen surface left to reflect those rays that require a pure white screen. Tinted to Absorb Colors The problem was discussed and a screen was installed sufficiently tinted to absorb the objectionable colors, and at the same time retaining enough pure white to reflect the desirable colors, the remaining light being comparable with AH, CONCH ITA, THE MASKED DANCER Feet that flash, Toes atwinkle, Ankles slim, Knees that dimple; Lips inviting, Smile alluring, Eyes revealing, Yet eluding — ■ Velvet Mask Her secret hiding, Challenging all The zuorld to guessHer Reputation. ^JhomasH^nce presents HER REPUTATION with WATCH for the revelation of Her Reputation, a story by Talbot Mundy and Bradley King, and directed by John Griffith Wray under the personal supervision of Thomas H. Ince. And watch for the First National trademark on the screen of your theatre — the sign of the ultimate in entertaining pictures. POSE S/rom LIKE . ETUDES ACADEMIQUES/ A new line of Imported Art Subjects in the Nude j — Something Never Sold Before in America — A I delight to Artists, Art Students, Lovers of Art J Just the one size 7x9 all sepia soft toned prints. ACTUAL. PHOTOGRAPHS Art Photographs Art lovers should absolutely NOT be without this collection. We send mail prepaid miniature catalogue and 2 samples for $1 — or 10 for $4.50—20 for $9—30 for $12—60 for $21 — and 100 for $30. ARS MINIMA GALLERIES 63 WASHINGTON SQUARE Dept. 8 1 1 5 Greenwich Village, N. Y. C.