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10 PICTURE GROSSES Wednesday, December 4, 1944i L A. Brighter; 'Dream Lively 4 Spots; M' Magnificent 45G in 5, last'Big 56G/Deception'47G, H.O.S Lo5 Angeles, Dec. 3. Healthy holiday and weekend biz is pushing grosser., up currently, Weather also is helping. .Two hew bills and strong holdovers make the week look better than average. Helped by holiday, "Wake Up and Dreani" is sighting good $60,500 in four theatres, "Magnificent Doll" looks nice $45,000 in five houses. Re- issue- of "Booni Town" shapes: okay $27,000 in three spots. . '••Two .Years'Befoi-e Mast" will hit T<)Using $56,000 in two locations for second' week: while -'Jolson Story" looks solid $46,000 for fourth frame in two houses,, bettering, third Week. "Deception" . likely will ' hit neat $47,000 in three spots, second stan- za, "Undercurrent" did $40,500 in third week, four houses. "Angel on Shoulder" will be near $25,000 in second week, four spots. Eslimates for This Week Belmont (FWG) (1,532: 50-$l)— ■■''Undercurrent" (M-G) (4th wk). Into final 4 days: Monday (2) after good $4,000 last week. Second week, $6,300. Beverly Hills Mnsic Hall (Blumen- feld-G&S) (824; 65-$!)—'Angel On Shoulder" (UA) I2d wk). Okay $4,000. La.st week. $6,700. Cartiiay Circle (FWC) (1,513; 50- $1)—"Dark Mirror" (U) (m.o.). Hefty $7,500. Last week. '-Notorious Gentleman" (Ur (i.-i.o.) (8 days), :'$5;7Q0. Chinese (Grauman-WC) (2,048: 50-$l)—"Wake Up and Dream" (20th) and "Dangerous Millions" (20th). Good $16,000. Last week, "Margie" (20th) (3d 'wk-S days), $8,300. Downtown (V,B) (1,800; 50-$l) — "Deception" (WB) (2d wk). Steady $20,000. Last week, hefty $25,100. Downtown Music Hall (Blumen- feld) (872; 55r$l) —"Angel On Shoulder" (UA) (2d wk). Okay $13,- 000, Last week, okay $15,100. Egyptian (FWC) (..!)38; 50-$l) — "Undercurrent" (M-G> (4th wk). Into final four days Monday (2) after nice $9,500 last week. Second week hit $10,200. El Key (FWC) (861; 50-$l)— "Boom Town" (M'G) (reissue). Okay $5,000. Last week, "Captain Caution" (SG) and "Captain Fury" (SG) (reissues), $5,400. ■ Four Star (UA-WC) (900; ,50-85)— "Margie" (20th) (mo ). Stout $8,000. Il,ast week, "Rage in Heaven" (M- G) (reissue) (5th wk), $3,300. Guild (FWC) (968; 50-$l)—Mag- nificent Doll" (U). Fair $5,500. Last week, "Dark Mirror" tU) (3d wk), $2,700. Hawaii (G&S-Blumenfeld) (956; 50-$l)—"Angel On Shoulder" (UA) (2d:wk). Near $5,000. Last week, $6,000. Uollvwood (WB) (2,756; 5041)— "Dieceplion" (WB) (2d wk). Nice $13,000, Last week, $19,500. Hollywood Music Hall (Blumen- leld) (475; .50-85) — "Angel On Shoulder" (UA> (2d wk). Fair $4,000. La!!t week, $6,200. Iris (FWC) (828; 50-85)—"Mag- nificent Doll" (U). Fancy $7,300. Last week, "Dark Mirror (U) (3d wk), $3,100. Loew State (Loew-WC) (2,404; S0-$1)—"Wake Up and Dream" (20th) and "Dangerous Millions" (20th). Good ,$27,000. Last week, "Margie" (20th) (3d wk-5 days), $11,900. Xos Angeles (D'town-WC) (2,097; 50-$l)—'Undercurrent" -(M-G) (4th wk). Into final 4-days'Monday (2) after $18,100 third frame. : Second was $23,000. Loyola (FWC) (1,248; 50-$l )— "Wake Up. Dream" (20th) and-"Dan- gerous Millions" (20th). Good $8,000, Last-week, "Margie" (20th) (3d wk- 5 days), $5,200. Million Dollar (D'town) (2,420; .55- 8S)—"Invisible Informer." (Rep) with Arrhando Orcfiche orch, Isabelita on stage. Average $20,000. Last week, .:'-Ir)ner Circle" (Rep) with "Oh Sufsanna" revue on stage, $15,000. Orphcum (D'town-WC) (2.210; ,5,5- $1)—"Boonn Town" (M-G) (reissue). Okay $16,000. Last week, "Captain Caution" (SG),and "Captain Fury" (SG) (8 days): (reissues), strong $22,100., Pantages (Pan) (2,812; ,50-$1 )— "Jolsbn Story" (Col) (4th wk). Bet- tering $23,000. Last week, .smart $22,800. Paramount (F&M) (3,398; 50-$l)— "Two Years Before Masi" (Par) ahd "Mysterious Mr.' Valentine" (Rep) 12d wk). Smart 1636,000. Last week, socko $40,800. Paramount. Hollywood (F&M) (1,- 451; 50-$l)—"Ma,st" (Par) (2d wk). Stout $20^000, . .Last -week,' bright $2,3.000. ' KKO Hillslrcet '(RKO) (2,890; SO- SO)—"Jolson Story" (Col) (4th wk). Hitting $23,000. Last week, sharp «22;m Rite-(FWC) .(1,370; 50-$l)—"Mag- rificent Doll" (U). Trim $12,000. Last we«k, "Dark Mirror'' fU) (3d wk), $7,300. Stadio City (FWC) (880; 50-$l)-^ Broadway Grosses Estimated TotarGrsss This Week $S31,aO0 <.Base(l on 18 tJieatries) Total Gross Same Week Last Week ,.,$630,700 (Based on 17 theatres) 'Skies'52G.Phi% 'Mirror' Sock 32G Philadelphia, Dee. 3. Biggest thing to hit the fili-n sector here in a long time is "Blue Skies," which is bucking the dimout for sen- sational business, with long lines of customers fighting to get in over the weekend. Also getting a heavy play is '^Dark Mirror" at the Goldman and "Strange Woman" at the Aldine. Estimates (or This Week Aldine . (1,303: 50-94)—"Strange Woman" (UA). Big $24,500 with ex- tra $5,500 for Sabbath showing at Earle. Last week, "Sister Kermy" (RKO), sad $8,000 for 6 days second week. - . - I . Arcadia (Sablosky)" (700; 50-94)— "Deceptiou" (WB> (2d run). Healthy $7,000. La.st week, "Night in Casa- blanca" (UA). $8,000 second run. Boyd (WB) (2,350; 50-94)—"No Leave" (M-G) (2d wk). Fair $17,- 500. Opening sesh was okay $22,500. Earle (WB) (2(760; 60-99)-,-"Pil- grim Lady" (Rep) with Claude ■Thornhill orch on stage. Thin $17, 500, Last 'week, "Griminal Court" (RKO) and Inkspots heading stage show, terrific $38,500. Fox (20th) (2,250; ,50-94)—"Mar- gie" (20th) (4th wk). Wham $25,000. Last weeki big $21,000. Goldman (Goldman) (1,500; 50-94) —"Dark Mirror" (U). Sock $32,000, Last week,"Holiday in Mexico" (M- G), $14,000 sixth week. Karlton (Goldman) (1,000; 50-94)— "Notorious Gentleman" (U) (2d wk). Good $10,000. Opener, neat $16,000. Keith's (Goldman) (1,500; 50-94)— "Canyon Passage" (U) (2d run). Mild $4,500. Last week, "Kid from Brook- lyn" (RKO), oke $7,000 second run. Mastbauin (WB) (4,350: 50-94)— "Never Say Goodbye" (WB). Fair- ish $25,000. Last week, "Two Years Before Mast" (Par), so-so $18,000 for fourth week. Stanley (WB) (2,950; 50-94)—"Blue Skies" (Par). Super $52,000. Last week, "Two Smart People" (M-G), mild $18,000. Stanton (WB) (1,475; 50-94)—"Ver- dict" (WB) ('2d wk). Good $15,000. Last week, bri/,'ht $20,000. '2 Guys' 13G. fflonl'l Montreal, Dec. 3. "Holiday in Mexico" at Loew's, an"d "Rebecca" at Imperial are hold- overs this week with "Two Guys From Milwaukee'' top new pic at Capitol. Cold wave is hitting biz. Estimates for This Week Capitol (CT) (2.700; 35-63)—"Two Guys Milwaukee" (WB). Fairish $12,000. Last week, "Time of . Lives" (U), $13,000. Palace (CT) - (2,300; 35-63) — "Martha Ivers" (Par). Modest $11,- 500. Last week, "Claudia and David" (20th) lukewarm $13,000. Loew's (CT) (2,800: 35-67)—"Holi- ^y in Mexico" (M-G). Solid $14,500 for -second "week after big $17,500 opener. Princess (CT) (2,300; 35-.53) — "Scandal in Paris" (UA) and "Secret of Whistler" (Col). Neat $7,500..Last week, "Home Sweet. Homicide" (20th) and "Swamp Fire" (Col). $7,800. Imperial (CT) (1,850; 30-50)—"Re- becca" (UA) (reissue) and"Big Town" (RKO). Hefty $5,000 for sec- ond week after $6,000 last week. "Magnificent Doll" (U). Neat'$7,000. Last week,"Dark Mirror" (U) (33 wk), $3,900. United Artists (UA-WC) (2,100: 50-$l) — "Magnificent Doll" (U). Average $13,000, Last week, "Dark Mirror" (U) (3d v^k), $10,800. Uptown (FWC) (1,719; .50-$l)— "Wake Up and Dream" (20th) and "Dangerous Millions" (20th). Good $9,500. Last -week, "Margie" (20th) (3d wk-5 days), $4,800. Vogue (FWC) (885; 50-.85)—"Boom Town" (M-G) (reissue). Near $6,000. Last week, "Captain Caution" (SG) and "Captain Fury" (SG) (8 days) (reissues), $5,900. Wilsliire (FWC) (2,296; 50-$l)— "Undercurrent" (M-G) (4(h wk) Into final 4 days Monday (2) after $8,000 third frame. Second week went to $10,800. Wiltern (WB) (2,300: 50-$l)—"De- .oeption" (WB) (2d; wk). Nice $14,- OOO. Last week. $20,600. 'Mast' Mighty $24,000, Balto; 'Deception' 18G Baltimore, Dec. 3. In spite of some hampering of night trade by the brownout some topflight.figures iire on tap here this week. Thanksgiving day getraway at upped prices helped. Top figure is being chalked up by "Two-Years Be fore the Mast" at Keith's, "Undfer current'' is also: doing well at the Century. , . :. . Estimates for This Week Centurv (Locw-UA) (3,000; 20-60) —"Undercurrent" (M-G), Strong ,$20,000, with second round set to follow tomorrow (WedO. In ahead, "Two Smart People" tM-G) failed t,o attract at $8,800, Hippodrome (Rappaport) (2,240; 20-70)—"Lady Luck" (RKO) plus, vaude. Fairish $16,000. La.st week, "Vacation in Reno" (RKO) and vaude headed by "Hoosier Hot Shots," okav $14,800, thanks to latter. Keith's (Schanberger) (2,460; 20- 60)—'Two Years Before Mast" (Par) .(2d wk). Starts second round today (Tues.) after mighty $24,000 for first. Last week, '^Dark Mirror" (U) . (3d wk), nice $9,500. Mayfair (Hick's) (980; 25-55)—"Al- ways Love You" (Rep) (7th wk). Still going strong at $4,800 pace after $5,000 last week. May run 10 weeks here. New (Mechanic) (1,800; 20-60)— "Wake Up and Dream" (20th). Opens tomorrow (Wed.) after four weeks ol "Margie" (20th). Final week was nice $9,000 after $10,000 on third. Stanley (WB) (3,280; 25-74)—"De- ception" (WB). Nice going at $18,000. Last week, second of "Nobody Lives Forever" (WB), held fairly well at $12,400. 'Krides'-Andrews Huge $34,000, Del Detroit, Dec. 3. With the Andrews Sisters topping the stag^ layout and "G.I. War Brides" on the screen, the Down- town is heading for a terrific session this week. Only other newcomers are "Three Wise Fools;" at United Artists, and "Suspense," at the Broadway-Capitol. Neither are cre- ating much excitement. On the other' hand, "Blue Skies," at Palms-State, "Deception" at the Michigan and "Margie" at the'Fox are holding up well in second stanza. "Skies" re- mains sock, only a step behind the terrific mark set the opening week. Estimates for This Week Palms-State (United D e t r o i t) (2,976; 70-95)—"Blue Skies" (Par) and "Wife Wanted" (Mono) (2d wk). Socko $36,000. Last week, ter- rific $38,000. Downtown (Balaban) (2,683; 85- $1)—"G. I, War Brides" (Rep) with Andrews Sisters, Bob Evans, Vic Schoen orch, Les Paul Trio and Mack and Desmond on stage. Lusty $34,000. Last week', "Betty Go-Ed" (Col) with Mickey Rooney, Connie Haines, Gae Foster Roxyettes, Will Mastin trio, others, on stage,, nice $25,000. Fox (Fox-Michigan) (5,100; 70-95) —"Margie" (20th) and "Wanted for Munder" (20th) (2d wk). Strong $28,000. Last week, fancy $32,000. Michigan (United Detroit) (4,039; 70-95) — "Deception" (WB) and "Spook Busters" (Mono) (2d wk). Rousing $26,000. Last week, sock $35,000: United Artists (United Detroit) (1,941; 70-95)—"Three Wi.se Fools" (M-G) and "Flight to Nowhere" (SGP). Okay $17,000. Last week, "Holiday in Mexico" (M-G) and "Faithful; in' My Fashion" (M-G), $22,000. Broadway-Capitol (United Detroit) (3,309; 70-95)—"Suspense" (Mono) and"Gentleman Joe Palooka" (Mono). Passable $18,000. Last week, ''Two Years Before Mast" (Par) and "Little Iodine" (UA) (5th wk), solid $9,000, ^ Adams (Balaban) (1,740; 70-95)— "Her Sister's Secret" (PRC) and "Rolling Home" (SGP). Tepid $7,500. Last week,. "Killer.s" (U) and "Dark Horse" (U) (6th Wk), modest $6,000. Madison (United Detroit) (1,866; 50-60)—"Centennial Summer" (20th) and "All Came True" (WB) (reis- sue ). Up to $2,500 in 3 days. Last week. "Smoky" (20th) and "Made M; Killer" (Par), usual $2,300 in 3 days..-. ...... lASr RECORD 29G TOPS OFFISH MPLS. Minneapolis, Dec. 3, Strong line-up of newcomers is bucking many adverse box6iiice in- fluences here, including a slumping entertainment, market, : an earlier- than-usual pre-Christma.? lull and unfavorable weather. Despite all these handicaps, "Two Years Before the Mast" and "Undercurrent," among the major entries, promise to chalk up big grosses, "Mast", will hit new house mark at Radio City tor straight filreler. Estimates for Thi.<f Week Aster (Par) (900; 30-44)—"Dre.'ssed to Kill" (U) and "Gai; Hou.se Kid-s" (PRC), Okay $2,000 in 5 day.s. Last (Continued on page 22) Kayelifts Talcon' to Giant 68G, Hub; 'Skies' Wow 50G, lirror' Hot 30G Key City Grosses Estimated Total Grost This Week ........ .$3,686,000 (.Based on 22 cities, 200 thea- tres, chie/ij//irst runs, including N Y.) ■ Total Gross Same Week Last Year $3,045,000.. (Based on 23 Ctti«.s; 185 theaifes) 'Skies' Lofty $45,000, Frisco San Francisco, Dec. 3. "Blue Skies" is the big news here currently, being the -only really smash. attraction in- town. It will hang tip a tall figure at the Fox: "Never Say Goodbye" is the next best straight filmer. Estimates for This Week Golden Gate (RKO) (2,844; 60-05) —"Nocturne'' (RKO) plus stage show headed by Ben Yost's Vikings and Al Wallace orch. Smooth $28,000. Last week, "Dick Tracy Vs. . Cueball" (RKC)) plus Louis Armstrong orch, $20,000. Fox (FWC) (4,651; 55-95)—"Blue Skies" (Par).. Husky $48,000. Last week, "Holiday in Mexico" (M-G) (2d wk), only $17,500. Warfleld (FWC) (2,656; 55-85)— "Never Say Goodbye" (WB). Good $23,500. Last week, 'fDeception" (WB) and "High School Hero" (Mono) (2d wk), $17,,500. Paramount (FWC) (2,646; 55-85)— "No Leave" (M-G). Nice $22„500. Last week, "Margie" (20th) and "Earl Carroll Sketchbook" (Rep) (2d wk), fine $18,500. St. Francis (FWC) (1,400; 5.?-85)— "Margie" (20th) (3d wto) (m.o.). Okay $9,500. Last week, "Kings Row" (WB)- and "Wild Bill Hickok Rides" (WB) (rei.ssues), neat $8,000. State (FWC) (2,133; 55-85)—"De- ception" (WB) (3d Wk) (m.o,). Te- dious $8,500. Last week, "-Two Years Before Mast" (Par) (4th wk), steady $8,500. Orpheum (Blumenfeld) (2,448; .5,5- 85)—"Dark Mirror" (UA) (3d wk), Nice $13,500, Last Week, nice $18,000. United ArtLsls (Blumenfeld) (1.207; 55-85)—"Angel On Shoulder" (UA) (2d wk). Okay $12,000. Last week, neat $13.1500, Stagedoor (Ackerman) (200: $1.80- $2.40)—"Henry V" (UA) (9th wk). Sma.sh $7,500. Last week, sellout at $7,500. Hepburn-Taylor Stout 27G, Prov.;'Mast'Tall 20G/Goodbye'Bigl8G Providence, Dec. 3. Loew's State's "Undercurrent" is setting a strong pace this week but Strand's "Two ; Years Before The I^tast". and Majestic's '^Never Say Goodbye" are neai'ly as strong. "Mast'' in first week, registered sock biz:. Estimates. for This Week Aibee (RKO) (2,200; '44-65) — "Nocturne" (RKO) and "Vacation In Reno" (RKO) (2d Wk). Fairly steady $14,.50O.. First week, nice $18.- 000. Carlton (Fay-Loew) (1,400; 44-65) —"Deception" (WB) (2d run). Neat .$5,000, Last week, '.'Killers" (U) and "Little Miss Big" , tU) (2d ruh), $4,500. Fay's (Fay) (1,400; 44-65)—"Blood On Sun" (UA) (reissue) and vaude on stage. Steady $6,500. Last week, "Here Come Co-Eds" (,U) (reissue) and vaude, nice $7,500. Majestic'(Fay) (2,200; 44-65) — "Never Say Goodbye" (WB) iand "Shadow of a 'V/^oman" (WB). Mce $18,000 or over. Last week "Decep- tion" (WB), about same. ; ■ Metropdiilan (Snider) (3,100; 65- 88)r-"Wanted for Murder" (Mpiio) and vaude. Three-day weekend run, thm ,'ii3,500. Last week, "Traffic in Crime" (Mono) and Vaughn Monroe orch on stage tor one-day Sunday stand, good $2,500, • Stale (Loev.-) (3.200; 44-65)—"Un- dercurrent" (M-G) and "Blondie Knows Best" (M-G). Stout $27,000 on Hepburn-Taylor draw of former Last week. "Two Smart People" (M- G) and "Cockeyed Miracle" (M-G), fairi-sh $17,000. Strand (Silverman) (2,200; 44-68) —■'Two Years Before Mast" (Par) (2d wk). For first .stanza ending last Sunday, (I), great $20,000, In ahead, "Thrill of Brazil" (Col) and j^gjfierous Business" (Col>. sad Boston, Dec, 3, Terrific week here with big grosses registered all along'the line. Hypoed by long school weekend! Danny Kaye, in person at RKO; is ' approaching Dick Haymes' record figure here while "Blue Skies" at the Met is terrific, and may hit a new ^^^^ Mirror," at Memorial and "Undercurrent," day-date at' State and Orpheum, likewise are sock The Kaye-"Falcon's Adven- ture combo will do terrific $68,000, second only to Haymes, but doing fewer shows, per day. Estimates for This Week _ Boston (RKO) (3,200; 50-$].10)— Falcon's Adventure" (RKO) plus Danny Kaye, Georgia Gibbs, Tip, Tap and Toe, and others, on stage. Heading for mammoth $68,000 or near the all-time record here. La.st week, "White Tie and Tails" (U) plus Freddie Slack orch, others, on stage, $31,000. Esquire (M-P) (1,200; $2.40) — "Henry V" (UA). Back to $4,000 on final week,, 36th, in Boston. Closed today (2) after .setting all-time Hub record for a film run on roadshow or. any other basis, takiiiR in an es- timated $150,00q in that time. House reverts to subsequent-run starting tomorrow (Wed.). Fenway (M-P) (1,373; 40-80) — "Nobody Lives Forever" (WB) and "Aflfairs Geraldine" (Rep) (m,o ). Great $12,000, Last week, "Two Years Before Mast" (Par) and "Gen- ius At Work" (RKO). $9,000. Majestic (Indie) (1,500; 40-80) — "Bluebeard's 8th Wife" (Par) and "Ruggles Red Gap" (Par) (rei.siiues) . (2d wk). Nice $5,000 after good $6,- 500 in first. : MemorlKl (RKO) (2,900; 40-80) — "Dark Mirror" (U) and "Vacation Reno" (RKO). Very powerful ,$30.- 000. Last week, "Margie" (20th) and "Slightly Scandalous" (U) Cld wk), $22,000. Metropolitan (M-P) (4,367: 40-80) —"Blue Skies" (Par). Biggest Open- ing day house ever had and looks like wham $50,000 or better. May set a new record. Holds one or two weeks. Last week, "Nobodv Lives Forever" (WB) and "A(Tair.s Geral- dine" (Rep), $28,000. Orpheum (Loew) ( 2,900; 40-80) — "Undercurrent" (M-G). Potent $30.- 000. Last week, "Two Smart People" (M-G) and "Cockeyed .Miracle" (M- G). $2,5,000. Paramount (M-P) (1,700: 40-80)— "Nobody Lives Forever" (WB) and "Affairs Ge.raldrne" (Rep) (m,o.). Nice $18,500. Last week,"Two Years Before Mast" (Par) and "Genius At Work" (RKOf $17,000. State (Loew) (3,200; 40-80)—"Un- dercurrent" (M-G). Lifting this house to fine $19,000. Last week, "Two Smart People" (M-G) and "Cockeyed Miracle" (M-G). $14,000. Transiux (Translux) (900; 30-74) —"Jesse James" (20th) and "Return Frank James" (20th) (reissue.?). Okay $4,800, Last week, "Unknown" (Col) and "Devil Bat" (Indie) (re- issue), $5,000. Tremont (Brand-Mage) (1.500; 40- 80)—"Tonight Every Night" (Col) and "Life Blondie" (Col) (rei.s,sue.O. Trim $6,000, Last week, "Stormy Weather" (Par) and "Under Two Flags" (Par) (reissues), $5,000, Monroe Ups'Homicide* Record 46G in Cleve.; 'Deception'Fancy 27G Cleveland, Dec. 3. Slight pick-up in biz is being reg- istered by all key hou.ses. "}lom« Sweet Homicide" is being boosted by Vaughn Monroe's band to a record at the Palace, "Deception" at Hipp and "Undercurrent" at Slate are top fllmers. .' Estimates for This Week Allen (RKO) (3,000; 55-70)—"Mar- gie" (20th). Sweet $17,000 oii third week after great $15,000 last stanza. Lake (Warners) (800; 55-70)— "Nobody Lives Forever' '(WB) (m. o.). Oke $4,000 ott third downtown week. Last week, "Sister Kenny" (RKO) (m.o ), mild $2,400, Hipp (WB) (3,700; 55-70)—"Decep- tion" (WB). Strong $27,000, Last week, "Nobody Lives Forever" (WB) ; (2d wk),'average $15,000, .. Ohio (Loew's) (1,200: 55-70)—"No Leave" (M^G) (m.o.). Excellent $9,- 000. Last week, "Two Ycar.s Betore Mast" (Par) (m.o?), $7,500, Palace (RKC)) (3,300: 55-90)— 'Home Sweet Homicide" (20tii) with Vaughn Monroe orch on -slage. Stage layout boosting to record $46,000. Last week, "Crack-Up" (RKO) ply< Cab Calloway orch on istagc. breezy $33,000. State (Loew's) (3,4.50: 55-70 )— Undercurrent" (M-G). Great $30,- 000. Last week, "Rage in Heaven (M-G) (reissue), satl.sfactory ,$21,000. Stillman. (Loew's) (2,700; 55-701-- "Rage in Heaven" (M-CJ) (l■t■i^•.'^^|«' (m,o.). Middlini? $6;800 in five dayS'. , Last week, "No Leave" (M-G) nn.o.h excellent $11,000.