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THEATRE CATALOG. EQUIPMENT ENCYCLOPEDIA AND BUYERS GUIDE.
SEVENTH ANNUAL ALL NEW EDITION. 1948-49
Philadelphia Jay Emanuel Publications, Inc. c. 1949
300.00
Hardcover book in about very good condition with some shelf wear, some wear to corners, some tanning to pages.
544 pages, profusely illustrated, related ads.
544 pages, profusely illustrated, related ads.
4to., cloth book, no dustjacket as issued.
Original 1948-49 edition of the Theatre Catalogue, these catalogues, published from 1939 to 1970, contained information for the movie theatre owner (drive-in owners as well) from design to management to future movie trends (Cinerama, 3-D), and were not sold to the general public.
The book is divided into three sections - section one: Design and Construction; section two: Equipment; section three: Management, with the feature article entitled "The Works of John and Drew Eberson, Architects".
With a 9 page article titled "An Interesting Canadian Theatre" on the Odeon Toronto Theatre which opened in 1948.
Articles include, but not limited to, "Practical Notes on Theatre Wiring"; "Comfort and Safety of the Audience"; "Essentials of Lasting, Water-Proof Roofs"; "Remodeling the Theatre"; "Drive-In Theatres of the United States"; "A Home in a Drive-In"; "Insect Control for Drive-In Theatres"; "Survey of all Current In-Car Speakers"; "Planning the Drive-In"; "Suggestions for Better Theatre Lighting"; "Modern Methods of Theatre Cleaning"; "The Problem of Air Distribution in a Theatre"; "Maintenance Tips for Users of Freon-12"; "How Advertising Introduced a Theatre (related to Toronto's Odeon Theatre); "Costs Consistent with Good Business"; "Theatre Problems in Confection Vending", listing of Supply Dealers in the US and Canada. and more.
The book is divided into three sections - section one: Design and Construction; section two: Equipment; section three: Management, with the feature article entitled "The Works of John and Drew Eberson, Architects".
With a 9 page article titled "An Interesting Canadian Theatre" on the Odeon Toronto Theatre which opened in 1948.
Articles include, but not limited to, "Practical Notes on Theatre Wiring"; "Comfort and Safety of the Audience"; "Essentials of Lasting, Water-Proof Roofs"; "Remodeling the Theatre"; "Drive-In Theatres of the United States"; "A Home in a Drive-In"; "Insect Control for Drive-In Theatres"; "Survey of all Current In-Car Speakers"; "Planning the Drive-In"; "Suggestions for Better Theatre Lighting"; "Modern Methods of Theatre Cleaning"; "The Problem of Air Distribution in a Theatre"; "Maintenance Tips for Users of Freon-12"; "How Advertising Introduced a Theatre (related to Toronto's Odeon Theatre); "Costs Consistent with Good Business"; "Theatre Problems in Confection Vending", listing of Supply Dealers in the US and Canada. and more.
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