The Exhibitor (Jun-Oct 1939)

The Exhibitors Production Form Sheet GRADED ACCORDING TO REPORTS FROM LARGE AND SMALL CITIES. USE THE BLUE SECTION AND THE FEATURE CHECK-UP FOR MORE COMPLETE INFORMATION. COLUMBIA BLONDIE MEETS THE BOSS— Second bearing a "Blondie" name, not as strong as the first but holding its own in the family and dualler competition. WHISPERING ENEMIES — Jack Holt has been riding for years, this time the usual race in the action, dual houses. ROMANCE OF THE REDWOODS— Entry was first held back a few weeks, made little impression when finally released. THE LADY AND THE MOB — Is holding its own in the small time like many from this stable. FIRST OFFENDERS— Jockey Walter Abel hasn't much of a follow¬ ing, so show is emerging as just another picture. ONLY ANGELS HAVE WINGS — Just breaking from the post, com¬ bination has meant something in the past. Started fast. BLIND ALLEY, MISSING DAUGHTERS— These two just beginning the race; nothing to indicate but that they will wind up back in the pack. METRO PYGMALION— Drew a lot of attention in big city competition, but started to miss in small time, winding up as a British entry which got a lot more attention than stable originally thought. ICE FOLLIES OF 1939— Jockey Crawford has been slipping; this one didn't even start fast, is winding up very slow in big and small time, altho it showed several good flashes. WITHIN THE LAW — Just another entry for the dual competition. Not bad but no payoff. SERGEANT MADDEN— Personal draw of Jockey Wallace Beery is holding this up, started slowly, probably will mean more in the smaller cites than in the big time. SOCIETY LAWYER— Son of "Penthouse," big winner, this isn't winning the same as its namesake. BROADWAY SERENADE— Disappointing, with plenty of money on the horse and a good jockey this isn't clicking. THE KID FROM TEXAS — Pleasant, but never intended to get more than also-ran attention. THE HARDYS RIDE HIGH— The Hardys have been riding for some time and while this isn't showing the same speed as in some earlier races, this should wind up well. CALLING DR. KILDARE — The first Kildare entry was satisfactory but doesn't look to have the same stamina. As it stands, how¬ ever, it is much better than many entries seen around. LUCKY NIGHT — Should have run a smashing race, but early re¬ ports have this not in the winning class, may pick up later however, but signs don't point that way. TELL NO TALES — Too early to tell but this doesn't belong in the big time. Smaller houses may get some satisfaction but no money. Maybe a better name for it might have helped. IT'S A WONDERFUL WORLD — Touts say this is a winner, too early for real reports, has several strong points which should prove interesting. MONOGRAM MYSTERY OF MR. WONG — As most horses from this stable, this is being parlayed to nice advantage, resulting in a satisfactory return for the tracks on which it runs. MYSTERY PLANE, UNDERCOVER AGENT, WANTED BY SCOT¬ LAND YARD — Just also-rans, with the last an English entrant that finishes badly; STREETS OF NEW YORK — Jockey Jackie Cooper ran a terrific race in "Boy of the Streets," not so good in "Gangster's Boy." This time he is showing a better return than in the second, but won't come near touching the first. Running in serial competi¬ tion hurt him. PARAMOUNT CAFE SOCIETY — Studio put plenty of money on this, but the result isn't justifying what was expected. Gross should be from fair to good, but with the names should have been big. THE BEACHCOMBER — English entrant was well advertised but is getting little money, considering. KING OF CHINATOWN — Entry sounded good, but is winding up badly. MIDNIGHT — Real winner, backed by plenty of money and atten¬ tion, this should be a click everywhere. SUDDEN MONEY. BULLDOG DRUMMOND'S SECRET POLICE, NEVER SAY DIE — Little money on these, with the results not so good for the big or small time. I'M FROM MISSOURI — Entry isn't for the big time but is pleasing the small tracks where it has been getting most attention. BACK DOOR TO HEAVEN — Drew critical attention, but the paying patrons aren't interested in this one. THE LADY'S FROM KENTUCKY— First reports indicate this should be fair or better but still too early to tell. Encouraging, tho, this is holding its own. UNION PACIFIC — Heavily backed, doing a good but not terrific business in big tracks, should be a moneymaker everywhere. Might have been a sensation if it hadn’t been entered so late. HOTEL IMPERIAL — Runs in out-dated style, can't hope to finish in anything but the rear. SOME LIKE IT HOT — Jitterbug entry, maybe okay for youngster competition, but out for the big cities. If entry had a different moniker, it would have helped. UNMARRIED — Jockey Buck Jones belongs on a horse, not in a prize ring. Should trail everywhere. STOLEN LIFE — British entry is class, but not in the money. RADIO LOVE AFFAIR — Should have run a honey of a race, but is only making fair to good showing. Nothing wrong with it, just isn't doing it. THE CASTLES — This disappointed, should have finished first. No 6XCUS6 12 CROWDED HOURS, THE SAINT STRIKES BACK, ALMOST A GENTLEMAN. THEY MADE HER A SPY, FIXER DUGAN, THE ROOKIE COP — Stable has been playing with small time entries instead of big ones. All of these are being outrun. FLYING IRISHMAN — Game try, started very late, folded at the start. SORORITY HOUSE — Race just starting but odds are against it. PANAMA LADY — Save your money. REPUBLIC I WAS A CONVICT. MY WIFE'S RELATIVES. STREET OF MISSING MEN — Stable is aces in western field, but these entries just run-of-the-mill for small time. MAN OF CONQUEST — Backed by plenty of money, this has crashed big time, and even tho not breaking track records still has done stable lots of good. 20fth CENTURY-FOX WIFE. HUSBAND AND FRIEND— Off slowly, ran in to fair finish. INSIDE STORY— Dull try. THE LITTLE PRINCESS — Jockey Temple has turned in some ace races, was heavily backed in this one, finished in the money, but not first. However, worth backing any time. EVERYBODY'S BABY. MR. MOTO IN DANGER ISLAND. CHASING DANGER, WINNER TAKE ALL— All outrun. THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLE— Started slowly, never picked up pace. THE STORY OF ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL— Started slowly, labored, no excuse. Had heavy backing but didn't come up. INSPECTOR HORNLEIGH. CLIMBING HIGH— Out of the money. BOY FRIEND — Good entry but belongs in small time, hasn't been in big money for seasons. ROSE OF WASHINGTON SQUARE — Just starting, highly touted. UNITED ARTISTS STAGECOACH — Started fast, will finish okay in small time, prob¬ ably best in last stretches than in first. PRISON WITHOUT BARS — English entry got benefit of hot tips but has been doing spotty. WUTHERING HEIGHTS — Started very fast, easing up a bit, but should finish in the money. ZENOBIA — No excuse. UNIVERSAL RISKY BUSINESS. MYSTERY OF THE WHITE ROOM, FAMILY NEXT DOOR, BIG TOWN CZAR. FOR LOVE OF MONEY— Save your money. SPIRIT OF CULVER — Highly touted but flopped. THREE SMART GIRLS GROW UP — Started fast, held pace all the way. EAST SIDE OF HEAVEN — Even money entry got off to good start, should wind up the same way; will hold its own. CODE OF THE STREETS — Just an entry, outrun. WARNERS SECRET SERVICE OF THE AIR. THE ADVENTURES OF JANE ARDEN, ON TRIAL — Not in the same class as others from this stable; save your money. THE OKLAHOMA KID — Jockey Cagney changed his suit for this one and show is finishing in the money, even if not in first place. BLACKWELL'S ISLAND — Came from behind to finish better than expected. DODGE CITY — Running fine race, plenty of money on this one, in front all the way. WOMEN IN THE WIND — No backing but making game try. DARK VICTORY — One of best jockeys in business, right in front, should stav that way esneciallv where the jockey is liked. YOU CAN'T GET AWAY WITH MURDER — Running a familiar race, and finishing way back in the pack. CONFESSIONS OF A NAZI SPY — Heavily backed, looked like a surprise, but slipped; made a game try but it is not making the grade except perhaps in some big city tracks. JUAREZ — Lots of money on this one, running fine in first engage¬ ment.