Boxoffice-November.24.1951

This deep approach to the interior of the theatre is called a "patio-foyer." It is 40 feet from flagstone floor to ceiling. The glass roof is automatically controlled;
at the trace of rain it closes. The free- form mirrors on one wall reflect the native stone and waterfalls of the other. Through the huge doors can
be seen the staircase area, shown in closeup on the next page.
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TROPICAL SPLENDOR'
The Lush Caribbean Atmosphere Recreated in Wometco's Carib Theatre
MICHAEL J. DEANGELIS • ARCHITECT
One of the most exciting theatres ere ated in recent years has been opened
by the Wometco circuit in Wliomi. It is the lush Carib Theatre, designed with
an eye for the rich color and tropical splendors of the Caribbean countries,
The movement and drama of the sea has been carried throughout the decothe
flora and fauna of this Central
rative scheme, as has a good deal of
American region. The facade provides a pictorial mop of the Caribbean, and
the roll of the sea is indicated in the v^/ovy lines of the marquee. Inside
Plexiglas birds, fountains and pools an d innumerable plantings, and marine
life designs are used to continue the atmospheric decorations. This is cartreatment
is one of movement. The
ried directly into the auditorium. The
predominant color is sea green. Not w/ithout humor, an octupus design used
at either end of the stage provides a droll touch to the decor.
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