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This silver curtain consisted of by 17 feet high. There were also side
hundreds of thousands of tiny stainless “wings” which were used for storage.
steel squares sewn together - similar to Another interesting feature was the
“glow mesh” fabric. It weighed three Audience Participation (AP) speakers
tones and was so heavy that when it which were circular protrusions jutting
opened or closed, it was more like two out from the wall.
doors opening. When images were
projected onto this spectacular curtain,
it “shimmered” and often times, some
projectionists would leave it closed on
the opening credits of particular films,
the effect was always special.
There was also a coloured oil
wheel located on the front of the slide
projector for pre-show and during
intervals; this was shone onto the
Above: R.H.Kirby (Chairman of Village
curtain and created a wonderful
Theatres), W.R.Spencer (Managing Director
coloured whirling effect.
of Village) and I.M Cook (Managing
The screen was slightly curved and Director of Clifford Theatre Circuit) at the
incredibly large - approx. 40 feet wide opening night.

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