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the changes in volume Of sound tina,
operates at such q rapid speed. It /.
almost impossible to cause excessive
volume or loss Of sound, due to the per-
former moving about the stage. (This
control action is within q time limit
of one-fifth Of second. The average
human ear does not recognize changes
Of volume at that speed.
New type microphones were in
stalled for use on the elevated micro
phone stands. These microphones are
called salt shakers" because in ap-
pearance they resemble common salt
shaker. To permit smooth operation
of the Jack microphones" Chose
nicrophones that seem to arrive from
nowhere and appear in front Of the
performer) 1t was necessary to design
an electrically operated unit that could
be controlled from the projection booth
and would permit, by the touch of q
button. the operator to adjust the
height Of the mike stand depending
upon the requirements of the per-
former. Formerly this was accom-
plished by means Of pulleys and ropes.
Another piece Of apparatus that
has been installed, while it doesn't re-
late directly to the general, sound sys-
tenn, has definite result upon the
proper presentation Of the show. This
equipment is called the 'squawker set,
and allows the house executive in
charge Of presentation to personally
supervise the performance Of a new
stage show. from q vantage point In
the theater, usually in the mexzanine
lounge. It permits him to talk to the
projection booth and stage simultane-
ously during the show. He can ask for
changes in lighting. spot work and
other functions during the course Of
the show, and by observing the various
effects required then select the proper
combinations for good, smooth show
operation. In the past it was neces-
sary to hold long conferences after
the first show with the various de-
partments concerned toward the pres
entation OF the performance. At
times these conferences were repeated
after successive shows until the desired
perfectioqs were obtained.
Other improvements were the In
stallation Of loud speakers in the
musicians, electrical and managers
quarters, permitting them to follow
the course Of the performances"
Submarine d." with Pat O'Brien,
Wayne Morris and George Brent, will
be the holiday week screen attraction
at Warner Bros Earle Theater, OPEN
ing Friday. On the stage Mary Brian,
film favorite, and Johnny johnson and
his radio orchestra will be features Of
festive five-act show. Frank Nc
Hugh and Doris Weston head the sup
porting cast, and Lloyd Bacon directed.
The photoplay was based on q story
by Commander Frank Wead, author
Of Ceiling Zero"
Myrna 10y deserts her "perfect-
wife" roles to play IN ultra modern
girl in Mems Man Proof" which
not only has Myrna, but Rosalind
Russell, Franchot Tone and Walter
Pidgeon in the cast.
Staged against metropolitan back
ground. this new picture was adapted
from Fanny Heaslip LEAFS best seller,
THE Four Marys." It comes to Loews
Capitol Friday.
A lavish stage show featuring ziee-
fields greet staging star, John Steele
and other artists will be blended with
the comedy, romance to offer : festive
program on stage and screen.
Hold EN- Navy" Paramount's new
story Of football 1t the United States
Naval Academy, brings Leew Ayres
Mary Carlisle and John Howard Il
the Metroolitan Theater Friday.
Benny Baker. Elizabeth Patterson
and Tully Marshall have inaportAn,
roles Ia the supporting cast OF Hold
En- Navy" which Kurt Newman d.
rected.