A PEN PICTURE.

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 385, 20 June 1928, Page 14

A PEN PICTURE.

Cinema presentation to-day reflects the dignity of theatre and screen, and many failures took place during its early history. To-day we have passed the crude experimental stage, and a discriminating public knows just how entertainment should be presented to them. The new “Tudor” Cinema has been built on sound lines with every possible comfort for its patrons. It is not a “suburban picture show,” but an ideal structure carefully thought out by those who have had life long experience in dealing with this colossal business. The interior has been treated in a manner seldom, if ever, seen in such structures, and on entering one finds oneself confronted with a lofty ceiling of old fashioned beams and design used so much in the fifteenth century. THE FOYER. On entering this beautiful lounge, the visitor will be delighted at the old massive “Tudor” fireplace and chimney breast. Fifteenth century carvings in oak are mounted on the panels and represent the head-dress of the warriors of those far off days, as well as the emblem of the period the “Tudor” rose. Dog-tooth ornaments are seen coupled with the strange old masive mouldings. Cobblestones have been built into the fireplace in an artistic manner, making the whole an attraction in itself. The carpets and floor coverings (which were specially brought out from England) are of a wonderful design and colour, and the nooks and crannies with their colourful reßt seats will be much appreciated by those who wish to avail themselves of them while waiting for their friends. THE AUDITORIUM. The seating of the “Tudor” Cinema haß been very carefully considered and thought out by the management, and its comfort and artistic treatment will be much appreciated by all “Tudor” patrons. The massive proceniuir. is of “Tudor” arch design, and the rich curtains and hangings present a magnificent appearance. THE GENERATING ROOM. This most important part of the “Tudor” Cinema is laid out with plant in such a manner that failure of the electric current is almost impossible, even if the Power Board’s mains fail. Special engines, made by the “Arrol Johnston” Engineering Co., Ltd., and specially wound generators, have been installed to eliminate all chances of current failure. The “Tudor” generating room is the most modern of its kind in existence.