Showmen's Trade Review (Oct-Dec 1946)

SHOWMEN'S TRADE REVIEW, November 9, 1946 E-29 vibration and maximum picture steadiness, with micrometer type vertical adjustment. Adapters are available for all soundheads. Model L pedestal is of five-point design for smaller theatres. Adapters are available for modern soundheads. Century 18-inch upper and lower magazines, of heavy gauge steel, are supplied zmth safety door catches and adapters for smaller reels. Century also manufactures a complete line of high quality replacement parts for the Model K {Kaplan type) projector mechanism, including hardened and ground intermittent components. These replacement parts are used by leading repair shops the world over, and sold on a nonexclusive policy to all repairmen in the U. S. *DeVry Corp., 1111 Armitage Ave., Chicago, 111. DeVry enclosed type pedestals incorporate f>our-po{nt leveling, rugged elevator device, and training mechanism that alloivs side-to-side swing for lateral screen alignment. They are adaptable to all types ac lamps and all types of projectors, and provide vibrationless rigidity which assures an ultra-steady picture and unmarred reproduction of sound. L. J. Gardiner Co., 935 W. Goodale Blvd., Columbus, O. Golde Mfg. Co., 1214 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111. Holmes Projector Co., 1815 Orchard St., Chicago, 111. ♦International Projector Corp., 92 Gold St., New York, N. Y. *LaVezzi Machine Works, 4635 W. Lake St., Chicago 44, III. LaVezzi projector replacement and repair parts are made to high precision standards and guaranteed interchngeable ; they include intermittent star and cam, helical gears, sprockets, and other items which must be perfectly manufactured, and replaced as often as necessary if the picture on the screen is to be enjoyable. LaVeszi parts are built to quality standards for a long life of smooth performance. *Motiograph, Inc., 4431 W. Lake St., Chicago 24, 111. Projection Products Co., 2027 N. Major Ave., Chicago 30, 111. *S.O.S. Cinema Supply Corp., 449 W. 42nd St., New York 18, N. Y. Weber Machine Corp., 59 Rutter St., Rochester 6, N. Y. *Wenzel Projector Co., 2505 S. State St., Chicago 16, III. Wenzel IVG-l shockproof gear assembly and EW-2 and ElV-\0 trap and gate assemblies were designed and engineered, and are manufactured, by Wenzel under their oim patents. They are favorites among many leading repair shops. Wenzel's dish type magazines are used by many of the largest circuits, as well as in numerous independent de luxe theatres. Ed. H. Wolk, 1241 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Reels *DeVry Corp., 1111 Armitage Ave., Chicago, 111. Goldberg Bros., Box 448, Denver 1, Colo. *Neumade Products Corp., 427 W. 42nd St., New York 18, N. Y. Reel Bands *Neumade Products Corp., 427 W. 42nd St., New York 18, N. Y. File This "WHERE TO BUY" DIRECTORY for permanent reference *Pro-Tex Reel Band Co., 9005 Marshall Ave., Cleveland 4, O. Reel End Alarms Ace Elec. Mfg. Co., 1458 Shakespeare Ave., New York 52, N. Y. Essanay Elec. Mfg. Co., 1438 N. Clark St., Chicago 10, 111. E. W. Hulett Mfg. Co., 4602 Finley Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. Clint Phare Products, 282 E. 214th St., Euclid 19, O. Rewinders, Film *DeVry Corp., 1111 Armitage Ave., Chicago, 111. Goldberg Bros., Box 448, Denver 1, Colo. Golde Mfg. Co., 1214 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111. *International Projector Corp., 92 Gold St., New York, N. Y. Lakewood Automatic Switch Co., 1298 Hathaway Ave., Lakewood, O. *Neumade Products Corp., 427 W. 42nd St., New York 18, N. Y. *S.O.S. Cinema Supply Corp., 449 W. 42nd St., New York 18, N. Y. *Wenzel Projector Co., 2509 S. State St., Chicago, 111. The well-known Wenzel rewinds are now equipped ivifh a new_ patented reel drag. The Wenzel Bull Dog, a new (patent-applied-for) device for driving reels, is just being put on the market : it is the newest product of Wenzel Projector Company. Ed. H. Wolk, 1241 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Rectifier Tubes Continental Elec. Co., Geneva, 111. *Forest Mfg. Corp., 60 Park PI., Newark 2, N. J. General Elec. Co., 1285 Boston Ave., Bridgeport, Conn. Sheldon Elec. Co., 76 Colt St., Irvington 11, N. J. {Continued on Page E-30) a% ^^^^ \^ note the picture distor tion— the elongation of figures! Then from the same location watch a picture projected on the RETISCOPE CONCAVE SCREEN "Shaped Like the Retina of the Eye" which ABSOLUTELY ELIMINATES IMAGE DISTORTION AT ALL POINTS IN THE AUDITORIUM. Makes every seat earn money by affording a perfect image even at the extreme sides and in the balcony. Puts every chair in the center section. PERFECT FOCUS — no special lenses required. Made of "Fiberglas," laced to a curved, movable steel frame. GIVES ILLUSION OF DEPTH TO THE PICTURE. REDUCES GLARE, HOT SPOT AND EYE STRAIN — the light being polarized by the "Fiberglas" screen surface. IMPROVES SOUND — the glass fibres react like a "million" baffles for the sound waves, resulting in a less directional effect. ABSOLUTELY FIREPROOF. PRACTICALLY INDESTRUCTIBLE. WASHABLE AS A WINDOW. YOU'RE THROUGH BUYING SCREENS WHEN YOU INSTALL A RETISCOPE Proved by actual installations now in 7 different type theatres (names on request). See it and be convinced I Adaptable to any theatre. Each screen is engineered to exactly meet the requirements of that particular theatre. Developed by Advance Research Corporation from products of Owens-Coming Fiberglas Corporation and The Sparks-Withington Company. Write today tor literature and prices. RETISCOPE SCREEN COMPANY .214 W. 4>2nd St. • New York 18, N.Y.