Boxoffice-January.07.1950

CANADIAN
THEATRES
of the Odeon chain which have been
built since the war are outstanding for
modern treatment in design and decoration.
In Toronto, the new Himiber embodies
the best in Odeon style with a hillside
location which gives access from the
street level directly onto the mezzanine
foyer pictured at the left. The graceful,
winding staircase at the right descends
to the theatre's main floor.
Notice how the stark plainness of the
dark green walls has been softened by
the use of sweeping curves in the lighting
coves, which illuminate the chartreuse
ceiling. The picture window at
the right cui-ves above the theatre entrance.
Characteristic of spotlighting in the
house are the two down-spots above the
refreshment counter.
Notice also the manner in which a
pattern somewhat similar to that of the
caiTJeting is carried by the wallpaper
flanking the concession stand.
Decoration of the house was handled
by Bavington Bros, of Toronto. Carpeting
is by Odeon Standard.
THE CITY LINE CENTER Theatre in Philadelphia combines patron
comfort with gracious decor, as expressed in the foyer view below. The
soundproof wall, barely visible at the right, replaces the standee rail and keeps
lobby noises from the auditorium. David Brodsky Associates, who handled decoration,
employed plastic Krylon wall covering in combination with natural
hardwood for walls and upholstei-y on the recessed benches. Color scheme for the
house is neutral green and gold. Here, again, a carpet containing a large pattern
is used with relatively plain walls.
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