From the Cinema to the Cinema Theater

Jean Vivie

After reviewing the development of motion-picture theater construction for silent, sound and wide-screen films, the effects of the rapprochement now taking place between the projection of motion pictures and live stage performance is discussed. The basic concepts of motion-picture theater construction as defined in the French Standard S-27,001 are reviewed and improvements suggested not only for large or multiple screen projection but also for satisfactorily adapting motion-picture projection to modern stage production. A new type of auditorium to meet the requirements of theater and cinema combined in presenting the new forms of entertainment is described.

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Published
1966-03
Content type
Original Research
DOI
10.5594/J12040