Motion Picture Daily (Jan-Mar 1934)

Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture Daily
Date:
Jan-Mar 1934
Publisher:
New York [Motion picture daily, inc.]
Volume:
Motion picture daily
Leaf #:
00076
Language:
English
Subjects:
Motion pictures, Motion pictures -- Periodicals
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Library of Congress, MBRS, Moving Image Section
Sponsor:
Library of Congress, Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
A New York-based daily trade paper published by Martin Quigley. The companion to Quigley's better known weekly publication, MOTION PICTURE HERALD, and a direct competitor to THE FILM DAILY, which was also published out of New York. Established in 1930, MOTION PICTURE DAILY enjoyed a circulation of roughly 5,000 readers most years of its four decades in print (a nearly identical circulation to THE FILM DAILY, but only one third of the readership of MOTION PICTURE HERALD, which reached a wider audience of exhibitors). In the 1930s, the MOTION PICTURE DAILY's editor, Maurice Kann, called on the movie industry to shift more production back to the East Coast. Any productions that filmed in New York received ample attention. New York City never regained its production lead over Hollywood, but the major studios used the Big Apple for their corporate and distribution headquarters. As a result, MOTION PICTURE DAILY tended to focus on economic and regulatory issues confronting the film industry. -- Eric Hoyt, 2014
Date Added:
August 28, 2022
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10 MOTION PICTURE DAILY Tuesday, January 9, 1934 'Husbands Go' With a Show Detroit High Detroit, Jan. 8. — "As Husbands Go," aided by a stage show headed by Olsen & Johnson, was the bright spot in another slow week here, getting $18,300 at the Fox, $3,300 over average. It was the only picture to do more than par. "Going Hollywood," plus a stage show featuring Dave Appolon, was next best, netting the Michigan $16,400, against an average of $20,000. Others were just fair. Total for the week was $62,600, against an average of $77,000 and $63,700 the previous week. Estimated takings for the week ending Jan. 4: "THE INVISIBLE MAN" (Univ.) DOWNTOWN— (2,750), 15c-40c, 7 days. Gross: $7,200. (Average, $10,000). "SON OF A SAILOR" (F. N.) FISHER— (2,975), 15c-40c, 7 days. Gross: $5,100. (Average, $10,000). "AS HUSBANDS GO" (Fox) FOX— (5,100), 15c-50c, 7 days, Stage: Olsen & Johnson. Gross: $18,300. (Average, $15,000). "GOING HOLLYWOOD" (M-G-M) MICHIGAN— (4,100), 15c-50c, 7 days. Stage: Dave Appolon revue. Gross: $16,400. (Average, $20,000). "ROMAN SCANDALS" (U. A) UNITED ARTISTS— (2,070), 25c-50c, 7 days, second week. Gross: $8,500. (Average, $10,000). "DESIGN FOR LIVING" (Para.) STATE— (3,000), 25c-50c, 7 days. Gross: $7,100. (Average, $12,000). "Rio" Portland's High with $8,000 Portland, Jan. 8. — Extra heavy patronage New Year's eve brought house averages considerably above normal. "Flying Down to Rio" at Hamrick's Music Box had a take of $8,000 over two-and-one-half times average. It was held over a second week. "Mr. Skitch" and "The Thundering Herd," on a double bill at the Paramount, took $6,000, or $1,000 over average. Henry Santry and Band augmented by "White Woman" at the Liberty drew $2,500, or $700 over house average. First run totals were $28,500. Averagers $22,800. Estimated takings for the week ending Jan. 4: "THE WORLD CHANGES" (F. N.) "SON OF A SAILOR" (F. N.) BROADWAY— (1,912), 25c-35c-40c, 7 days. Gross: $6,000. (Average, $6,000) "FLYING DOWN TO RIO" (Radio) HAMRICK'S MUSIC BOX— (2,000), 25c35c-40c, 7 days. Gross: $8,000. (Average, $3,000) "LITTLE WOMEN" (Radio) HAMRICK'S ORIENTAL— (2,040), 25c35c, 5th week, 7 days. Gross: $2,000. (Average, $2,000.) "WHITE WOMAN" (Para.) LIBERTY— (1,800), 25c-35c-40c, 7 days. Stage: Henry Santry and band. Gross: $2,500. (Average, $1,800) "MR. SKITCH" (Fox) "THE THUNDERING HERD" (Para.) PARAMOUNT— (3,008), 25c-35c-40c, 7 days. Gross: $6,000. (Average, $5,000) "ROMAN SCANDALS" (U. A.) UNITED ARTISTS— (945), 25c-35c-40c, 2nd week, 7 days. Gross: $4,000. (Averaee. $5,000) Monarch Buys Novel Monarch Productions has acquired picture rights to "Love Past Thirty," novel by Priscilla Wayne. "Skitch" Is Twin Cities' Top, $15,000 Minneapolis, Jan. 8. — "Mr. Skitch" was high in both the twin cities last week. It took $8,500 at the Minnesota here and was good for $6,500 at the Paramount in St. Paul. "The Prizefighter and the Lady" reached $2,000 here, and "The World Changes" was $1,000 up with a $6,500 take at the RKO Orpheum. "Hoopla" was strong on both sides of the river. It garnered $6,500 at the State here and reached $4,000 at the St. Paul Riviera. Total for Minneapolis was $25,500. Average is $21,300. In St. Paul the total was $19,850. Average is $15,000. Estimated takings : Minneapolis : Week Ending Jan. 4: "THE PRIZEFIGHTER AND THE LADY" (M-G-M) LYRIC — (1,238), 20c-25c, 7 days and midnight show. Gross: $2,000. (Average, $1,500) "MR. SKITCH" (Fox) MINNESOTA— (4,000), 25c-40c, 7 days. $8,500. (Average, $7,500) Week Ending Jan. 5: "THE WORLD CHANGES" (F. N.) RKO ORPHEUM— (2,900), 20c-40c, 7 days and midnight show. Stage: "Fifty Million Frenchmen." Gross: $6,500. (Average, $5,500) "HOOPLA" (Fox) STATE— (2,300), 25c-40c, 7 days and midnight show. Stage: Connie's "Hot Chocolate." Gross: $6,500. (Average, $5,500) "THE RED HEAD" (French) WORLD— (400), 25c-75c, 7 days. Gross: $2,000. (Average, $1,300) St. Paul: Week Ending Jan. 5: "MR. SKITCH" (Fox) PARAMOUNT— (2,300), 25c-40c, 7 days. Gross: $6,500. (Average, $5,500) "BROADWAY THRU A KEYHOLE" (U. A.) RIVIERA— (1,200), 25c-40c, 2 days. Gross: $1,300. (Average for week, $3,500) "HOOPLA" (Fox) RIVIERA— (1,200), 25c-40c, 5 days and midnight show. Gross: $4,000. (Average, for 7 days, $3,500) "THE INVISIBLE MAN" (Univ.) RKO ORPHEUM— (2,600) , 20c-40c, 3 days. Gross: $1,800. (Average for week, $4,000) "FLYING DOWN TO RIO" (Radio) RKO ORPHEUM— (2,600), 20c-40c, 4 days and midnight show. Gross: $3,200. (Average for week, $4,000) "LADY KILLER" (Warners) TOWER— (1,000), 15c-25c, 3 days and midnight show. Gross: $1,000. (Average, *300) "EVER IN MY HEART" (Warners) TOWER— (1,000), 15c-25c, 4 days. Gross: $850. (Average, $700) "WALTZ TIME" (Gaumont-British) WORLD— (300), 25c-75c, 7 days. Gross: $1,200. (Average, $1,000) Would Hold Barrymore Hollywood, Jan. 8. — Having only one more to make for RKO, "The Devil's Disciple," John Barrymore has been approached on a deal to extend his present contract to two more pictures, which would enable him to star in "Cyrano de Bergerac." RKO bought this play with* Barrymore in mind. Over 800 Extras Join Up Hollywood, Jan. 8. — More than 800 extras have joined the Junior Actors' Guild with a goal of 1,000 necessary to become an auxiliary unit to^ the Screen Actors' Guild. When this number is obtained, the parent organization will permit the Junior group to elect one member to sit in on the board of directors, and create its own arbitration board. If s Bishop Briggs Denver, Jan. 8. — Because of favors in the form of passes for old men, members of the Liberal Church, Earl P. (Buzz) Briggs, manager of the State, has been made a bishop and a doctor of divinity. The title now is Bishop Earl P. Briggs, D.D. Briggs can now marry and bury his patrons as well as entertain them. The Liberal church is composed of about 200 old men, and Briggs made it possible for many of them to see a show or two. Many of them had not seen a show for years and numbers had never heard a talkie. The church is maintained by a number of wealthy contributors. Briggs can even preach a sermon if he wants to. Dinner" $17,900 Leader at Buffalo Buffalo, Jan. 8. — Holiday midnight shows were sold to capacity and boosted all takes. "Dinner at Eight" was the strongest film draw with a gross of $17,900 at the Great Lakes, over normal by $9,400. Total first run take was $70,000. Normal is $50,300. Estimated takings for the week ending Jan. 5: "DESIGN FOR LIVING" (Para.) BUFFALO— (3,500), 30c-55c, 7 days. Stage: Buddy Rogers and his California Cavaliers; Jeanne Goodner, Ruth Godelle. Gross: $26,000. (Average, $26,000.) "WILD BOYS OF THE ROAD" (Warners) "TILLIE AND GUS" (Para.) CENTURY— (3,000), 25c, 7 days. Gross: $7,000. (Average, $6,000.) "DINNER AT EIGHT" (M-G-M) GREAT LAKES— (3,000), 25c-40c, 7 days Gross: $17,900. (Average, $8,500.) "TAKE A CHANCE" (Para.) HIPPODROME— (2,100), 25c-40c, 7 days. Stage: Alex Hyde and his Musical Darlings; Frances Arms; Ross & Bennett; Rio Brothers; Fred Jarvis & Co.; Rou ton's Alley Dogs. Gross: $9,400. (Average. $10,000.) "FAREWELL TO LOVE" (Madison) HOLLYWOOD— (300), 25c-40c, 7 days. Gross: $600. (Average, $800.) "LETS FALL IN LOVE" (Col.) LAFAYETTE— (3,300), 25c-40c, 7 days. Stage: Gregory & Raymond, Jesse Cryor, Silver, Burns & Bernice. Gross: $9,100. (Average, $10,000.) Fox Wins Claim on "Lola Montez" Name Fox has won the right to use the title "Lola Montez" as a result of a decision of an arbitration committee which included representatives of Columbia, Paramount, Radio, Universal and Warners. The decision was unanimous, according to Fox. M-G-M had announced a story for production under this name. Fox proved it had the world rights to a play of this name, by Adolph Paul. The committee included: Jeanne Dressier, Columbia; Irene F. Scott, Paramount; J. J. Nolan, Radio; Robert Harris, Universal, and A. S. Howson of Warners. Warns on Giveaways Portland, Jan. 8. — C. Laird McKenna, Jr., legal adviser to the NRA compliance district for Oregon and Idaho, has broadcast warnings to theatre owners to the effect that lotteries, scrip books, coupons and throwaways are illegal under the industry code. Coast Houses In Gold Rush For New Year Los Angeles, Jan. 8. — New Year's sent cashiers into a fever. It was the biggest business in a long time. "Little Women" piled up $35,330 at Grauman's Chinese. "Eight Girls in a Boat" went to a remarkable $28,750 at the Paramount This is $10,750 over normal. "Dancing Lady" was a wow at Loew's State with $25,400, over average by $11,400, and "Roman Scandals" was strong at $13,000 in the United Artists. Total first run business was $157,857. Average is $99,300. Estimated takings for the week ending Jan. 3 : "LITTLE WOMEN" (Radio) CHINESE— (2,500), 50c-$1.65, 7 days. Sid Grauman prologue. Gross: $35,330. (Average, $14,000.) "ELYSIA" (Foy Prod.) CRITERION— (1,610), 25c-40c. 6th week, 7 days. Gross: $6,725. (Average, $2,800.) "I AM SUZANNE" (Fox) 4 STAR— (900), 50c-75c, 7 days. Gross: $3,200. ( "DANCING LADY" (M-G-M) LOEW'S STATE— (2,413), 25c-40c, 7 days. Gross: $25,400. (Average, $14,000.) "MYRT & MARGE" (Univ.) and "KING FOR A NIGHT" (Univ.) LOS ANGELES— (3,000), 15c-25c, 7 days. Gross: $4,500. (Average, $3,700.) "MADAME SPY" (Univ.) PANTAGES— (3,000), 25c-55c, 7 days, stage show. Gross: $7,252. "8 GIRLS IN A BOAT" (Para.) PARAMOUNT— (3,595), 25c-40c, 7 days. Stage: Guy Lombardo and his orchestra. Gross: $28,750. (Average, $18,000.) "FLYING DOWN TO RIO" (Radio) RKO— (2,700), 25c-40c, 7 days. Gross: $8,700. (Average, $8,000.) "ROMAN SCANDALS" (U. A.) UNITED ARTISTS— (2,100), 25c-40c, 7 days. Gross: $13,000. (Average, $12,800.) "SON OF A SAILOR" (F. N.) WARNER BROS. (Hollywood)— (3,000), 25c-40c, 7 days. Gross: $13,000. (Average, $14,000.) "SON OF A SAILOR" (F. N.) WARNER BROS. (Downtown)— (3,400), 25c-40c, 7 days. Gross: $12,000. (Average, $12,000.) Caravan Tour Is Set For "Moulin Rouge" A caravan tour of the key cities of the country to exploit "Moulin Rouge," 20th Century's latest, is planned beginning February 1 in a tie-up with Socony-Vacuum. The jumps from town to town will be made by special train, while the traveling in the various cities will be in special buses. The starting point will be New York City, with Philadelphia as the first stop. Among other stops will be Washington, Baltimore, Hartford, Boston, Albany, Rochester, Buffalo, Cleveland Detroit, Chicago Milwaukee Indian apolis, St. Louis, Kansas City, Lo: Angeles and San Francisco. Fifteen Hollywood players, togethei with 12 of the show girls in the film are scheduled to make the trip. Amon them will be Leo Carrillo, James anc Mrs. Gleason, Russel Gleason, Ray mond Hatton, Creighton Hale, Ann; Q. Nillson, Mary Carlisle, Johnni Mack Brown, Mary Brian, Ben Tur pin, Sally O'Neil, Sally Blane, Arlin Judge, Patsy Ruth Miller and Nanc Welford. John Hundley will act a master of ceremonies. There will be a broadcast and stag appearances in each of the key citie visited.