Inspection of Cinemas and Theatres
| Published date | 01 January 1952 |
| Date | 01 January 1952 |
| DOI | 10.1177/0032258X5202500113 |
| Subject Matter | Article |
INSPECTION
OF
CINEMAS
AND
THEATRES
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If
ascratch develops on the screen during showing, stop the
machine and re-thread the films.
Don't
put
your hands in the projector
or tamper with mechanism without switching off the electricity.
Carry a stock of spare lamps and valves as recommended by 'the
manufacturers.
See
that
all power-carrying cables are heavily insulated and not
likely to be kicked about.
Have two or three sets of different-sized lens together with a large
and a small screen, so that you can deal comfortably with large or small
audiences.
Splicing.-It
cannot be too strongly emphasised
that
bad splicing
means trouble.
The
essentials for a sound job are an efficient splicer
and film cement, plus care on the
part
of the operator. Directions are
always supplied with better-class tools, and apart from observing
them
the only other important point to remember is
that
film cement deterior-
ates with age.
Films.-Films are expensive and must be handled with
care-
otherwise you may be charged for damage.
The
rules regarding care
and return of films by every Film Library should be rigidly observed.
Postal registration is advisable when returning films and it should
be remembered
that
delay in return may mean disappointment for the
next user and " blacklisting" of
the
defaulter by
that
particular Film
Library.
POLONIUS.
Inspection of Cinemas and Theatres
APART from any rules made by a local Watch or Standing Joint
Committee,
the
Cinematograph Act, 1909, and Statutory Rules and
Orders No. 983 of 1923, and No. 361 of 1930, govern the construction,
staffing and operation of cinemas, and
Form
No. 30, contained in
Paterson's Licensing Acts (Precedents of Rules to be inserted in
Theatre, Music and Dancing, and Cinematograph Licences), should
also be perused concerning this subject.
The
object of such legislation
is to ensure a high standard of safety together with morality and good
order, both in
the
conduct of the audience and the entertainment
provided.
Aconstable may at all reasonable times enter a cinema or theatre
with a view to seeing whether the provisions of the Cinematograph Act,
1909, or any regulations made thereunder, and the conditions of any
licence granted under this Act have been complied with, and, if any
person prevents or obstructs the entry of a constable, he is liable on
summary conviction to a maximum fine of £20.
Because expert advice is invaluable it is customary to invite a
member of the local Fire Service to inspect and report annually upon the
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