The vaudeville theatre, building, operation, management (1918)

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is to be made upon a percentage basis, a tripli- cate copy of each contract made for space on the curtain should be filed with the manager of the theatre. 3. Advertisements not acceptable to the man- agement shall not be placed upon the curtain. 4. A distinct understanding as to how often or how long the curtain or drop is to be dis- played at each show. 5. The responsibility of the concessionaire; his ability to fulfill his obligations and the pro- tection of the management by bond, cash de- posit or other means. 6. Distinct understanding as to whose prop- erty the curtain or drop is to be; this for the reason that in some instances the concessionaire furnishes, paints and re-paints a house curtain or drop. In many of the better-class theatres, street drop or house curtain advertising is not per- mitted. Concessions. Candy and other concessions of this kind are a source of considerable revenue in many theatres, but in many of the first-class houses these have been discontinued although a few of such houses are still using the candy case in foyer or lobby. In general, contracts cov- 273