Motion Picture Daily (Jul-Sep 1940)

Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture Daily
Date:
Jul-Sep 1940
Publisher:
New York [Motion picture daily, inc.]
Volume:
Motion picture daily
Leaf #:
000478
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:
November 10, 2022
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6 Motion Picture Daily Wednesday, September 11, 1940 1 WAS FED UP WITH MY 99 HUSBAND Writes Mrs. Thelma Throttle "I was all ready to give Egbert the brush-off and hitch my way to Reno when I saw Paramount's 'I Want a Divorce.' I laughed so hard I forgot all about divorcing Egbert. We are now as happy as two love birds. You must see . . . " JOAN BLONDELL DICK POWELL in Paramount's I WANT A DIVORCE Dunks Divorce in a Flood of Laughter... Feature Reviews "The Girl from Havana" (Republic) With more hand and gun fighting than a Western thriller, and with a cast headed by Dennis O'Keefe, Claire Carleton, Victor Jory and Steffi Duna, Republic has in this a zestful melodrama which should rate for most audiences as exciting entertainment. It's a rip roaring, action-laden story that neither lags nor wanders from its course throughout the telling, under the skillful direction of Lew Landers. Contributing their capable talents, too, are Gordon Jones, Bradley Page, Addison Richards, Abner Biberman and William Edmunds. The original screenplay was written by Karl Brown. Robert North acted as associate producer. O'Keefe, Jory and Jones are oil drillers working in South America. There they meet Miss Carleton, whose attention is sought by O'Keefe and Jory. They fight, are jailed and are soon set free. A cafe brawl which follows results in the death of Jones. O'Keefe, seeking revenge, kills the assassin and, by way of escape, becomes a gun-runner for a revolutionary group. A thrilling climax occurs in a war between mem bers of the oil company in which O'Keefe had been previously employed and the revolutionists. "Girl from Havana" also is a song which Miss Carleton sings effec tively. Miss Duna, as the girl friend of the revolutionary leader, finds occasion to render a Spanish number. Running time, 69 minutes. "G."* "Dreaming Out Loud" (RKO) The radio prominence of the top cast names is the main asset of this film of a simple story. The locale for the most part is a general store in a small town. The tale itself is a phase in the routine lives of the proprietors. It comprises mostly small town drama with its smiles and tears, has a happy ending, and affords the principals, Lum and Abner, occasion for rendering their particular type of entertainment. Frances Langford, Frank Craven, Bobs Watson and Robert Wilcox are in featured roles. Phil Harris is seen in an early sequence. Lum and Abner are the store proprietors. In the course of events are the death of a little girl caused by a hit-and-run driver and the ultimate capture of the driver, and the death from a paralytic stroke of a country doctor. The latter is succeeded by his son, who is provided by the townsfolk with a mobile hospital unit. The film was produced by Jack Votion and Sam Coslow. Harold Young directed a screenplay by Harold J. Green, Barry Trivers and Robert D. Andrews. Running time, 81 minutes. "G."* Directed by RALPH MURPHY • Screen Play by Frank Butler • Bated en a Story by Adela. Rogers St. Johnt "Who Is Guilty?" (Monogram) A murder, the ensuing police investigation and sporadic bits of humor are compounded into an entertaining tale of the mystery variety, which increases in interest as the story develops. "Who Is Guilty?" was a play by Alec Coppel titled "I Killed the Count," adapted to the screen by Coppel and Laurence Huntington. Produced in England by I. Goldsmith, an adequate cast, more familiar to British audiences, was employed. This includes Syd Walker, Ben Lyon, Terence de Marney, Barbara Blair and Anthole Stewart. Lyon and Miss Blair will be recognized here, however. Fred Zelnik directed. The story concerns the murder of a count and the inquiry by Walker, an inspector, and his assistant, de Marney. After much questioning and deduction, Lyon is apprehended as the murderer and soon confesses. Matters become complicated, though, when three others plead guilty to the crime. Stymied, Walker abandons the case. Running time, 69 minutes. "G."* *"G" denotes general classification. RKO Retains House Cincinnati, Sept. 10. — Despite previous announcement that RKO would give up the suburban Orpheum upon expiration of its lease Aug. 31, after which it would be operated by I. J. and Chester Martin, owners, the house will continue under RKO. The original lease was executed five years ago. Seek Sunday Films Berwick, Pa., Sept. 10. — After the Berwick Council tabled an earlier petition asking that the matter of Sunday films be placed on the November ballot, a second petition, containing 500 additional names, was presented at a special meeting and the body decided to present the petition to the County Commissioners. Frisco Fair Beats Five Million Mark San Francisco, Sept. 10. — Still more than 30 per cent ahead of last year, exposition attendance has passed the 5,000,000 mark, with three weeks yet to go. Billy Rose's "Aquacade," with a holiday weekend attendance of more than 90,000, is nearing a total attendance of 1,700,000, with "American Cavalcade" and "Folies Bergere" likewise setting new records. Kansas City Gives 'Town' Big $23,800 Kansas City, Sept. 10. — Big money went to "Boom Town" and "The Lady in Question," with $23,800 at the Midland, at advanced prices. "Rhythm on the River" took $9,600 at the Newman. The weather was cool and rainy in spots. Estimated takings for the week ending Sept. 3-5 : "Young People" (20th-Fox) ESQUIRE — (800) (28c-44c) 7 days. Gross: $2,000. (Average, $2,200) "Boom Town," (M-G-M) "The Lady in Question" (Col.) MIDLAND— (4,000) (3Sc-40c-60c) 7 days. Gross: $23,800. (Average, regular prices, $9,500) "Rhythm on the River" (Para.) NEWMAN— (1,900) (28c-44c) Gross: $9,600. (Average, $7,000) "They Drive by Night" (W. B.) "Pop Always Pays" (RKO) ORPHEUM— (1,500) (28c-44c) 7 week "Drive." Gross: $3,900. $5,000) "Carolina Moon" (Rep.) TOWER— (2,200) (30c) 7 days. Sophisticated Ladies, Dezso, Burns Twins Evelyn Price. Gross: $6,i00. (Average $6,000) "Young People" (2flth-Fox) UPTOWN — (2,000) (28c-44c) 7 days Gross: $3,000. (Average, $3,000) days. days, 2nd (Average, Stage: 3 'Boom Town* Draws $23,000, Providence Providence, Sept. 10. — Loew's State grossed $23,000 with "Boom Town" and "The Lady in Question." "The Sea Hawk," singled at the Majestic, was good for a fine $9,000. Estimated takings for the week ending Sept. 4-5: "Lucky Partners" (RKO) "Dr. Christian Meets the Women" (RKO) RKO-ALBEE — (2,239) (28c-39c-50c) 7 days. Gross: $6,000. (Average, $6,000) "Boom Town" (M-G-M) "The Lady m Question" (Col.) LOEW'S STATE— (3,232) (35c-44c-65c) 7 days. Gross: $23,000. (Average, $11,000) "The Sea Hawk" (W. B.) MAJESTIC— (2,250) (28c-39c-50c) 7 Gross: $9,000. (Average, $7,000) "Rhythm on the River" (Para.) "Hidden Gold" (Para.) STRAND— (2,200) (28c-39c-50c) 7 Gross: $7,000. (Average, $6,000) "Girl From Avenue A" (2(rth-Fox) "Oklahoma Renegades" (Rep.) FAY'S— (1,800) (20c-28c) 7 days. Gross: $2,300. (Average $2,500) "He Stayed for Breakfast" (Col.) "Gold Rush Maisie" (M-G-M) CARLTON — (1,526) (28c-39c-50c) 7 days, 2nd week. Gross: $1,800. (Average, $3,500) "Turnabout" (U. A.) (J days) "I Was an Adventuress" (20thFox) (3 days) "South of Pago Pago" (U. A.) (4 days) "They Drive by Night" (W. B.) (4 days) EMPIRE— (2,200) (20c-28c) 2nd run. Goss: $1,682. (Average, $1,700) days. days. Golden Back at 20th-Fox Hollywood, Sept. 10. — Max Golden, former associate producer at 20th Century-Fox, has returned to the studio as assistant to William Koenig, production manager.