Boxoffice (Sep 8, 1951)

VER ee ie Te ta (Continued from preceding page) er: Good—E. M. Frelburger, Dewey Theatre, Dewey, Okla. Small town patrons. wi Bg REPUBLIC Dakota Kid, The (Rep)—Michael Chapin, Ellene Janssen, James Bell. This js the first of a series of westerns where two children (Red and Judy) are the hero and heroine. I did not see it but the remarks were favorable and I think this is a novel idea. it drew well. Played Fri., Sat. Weather: Warm. —Morcella Smith, Vinton Theatre, McArthur, Ohio. Small town patrons. ne bee Fighting Kentuckian (Rep)—John Wayne, Vera Ralston, Philip Dorn. When I saw this the first time, I couldn’t help thinking it smelled, but I had so many customers tell me how it was one of the best they’d seen, that I began to like it better as the run wore on, However, business was not in the sensational class—just average for this change. It's old and caution should be used in going back for it. Played Sun., Mon., Tues. Weather: Hot—Bob Walker, Uintah Theatre, Fruita, Colo. Small town, rural patrons. OU Sands of Iwo Jima (Rep)—John Wayne, John Agar, Adele Mara. A fast moving film that in our opinion is better than “Battleground,” and all this is due to the superb acting of veteran John Wayne. Not one bad comment. We played it very late and if you have not played it, then do so. You won't be sorry. Played Sat., Sun. Weather: Fair. —Sam Holmberg, Regal Theatre, Sturgis, Sesk. Rural patrons. hah 20th CENTURY-FOX As Young as You Feel (20th-Fox)—Monty Woolley, Thelma Ritter, David Wayne. We were stuck for a Sunday show and set this one in. The stars and the story are not strong enough to draw. It would make a nice weekend picture. Business was sadly off. Played Sun., Mon., Tues. Weather: Hot. —Walter Austin, Plains Theatre, Plainview, Neb. Small town, rural patrons. oh) For Heaven’s Sake (20th-Fox) — Clifton Webb, Joan Bennett, Robert Cummings. Belvedere is beginning to lose his attraction by being overplayed. After seeing the other Belvedere portrayals Clifton Webb has done, “For Heaven's Sake’’ was a bit of a disappointment. The picture moved slowly at first, but after the plot got under way, it was entertaining. Played Sun., Mon. Weather: Warm and clear.—George Pace, Post Theatre, Igloo, S. D. Ordnance worker patrons. °° ° Lucky Nick Cain (20th-Fox)—George Raft, Charles Goldner, Colleen Gray. This was too slow and dark. However, it is okay for support. I played it under “Half Angel.” Played Sun., Mon. Weather: Clear.—Don Donohue, Novato Theatre, Novato, Calif. Small town and rural patrons. eae Oh, You Beautiful Doll (20th-Fox)—June Haver, Mark Stevens, S. Z. Sakall. I used this oldie for a 4-H Club benefit and had most disappointing results. The kids didn’t sell many tickets and competition of the Stampede at Grand Junction was too much for it. It just did normal midweek business with all the push we gave it. It seemed like everyone that saw it made a point of coming over to tell me what a grand picture it was, and they weren’t just kidding. If you haven't used this and musicals hold up for you, this 4s enough for any change. Played Wed., Thurs. Weather: Hot.—Bob Walker, Uintah Theatre, Fruita, Colo. Smail town and rural patronage. aS dd Two Flags West (20th-Fox)—Joseph Cotten, Linda Darnell, Jeff Chandler. Co-featured with “Square Dance Katy” (Mono), this gave us excellent weekend business. Played Fri., Set. Weather: Fair and hot. — Rene L. Garneau, Midway Drive-In, Ascutney, Vt. Small town, rural patrons, * The EXHIBITOR HAS HIS SAY UNITED ARTISTS Golden Gloves Story, The (UA)—James Dunn, Dewey Martin, Gregg Sherwood. Our faces were very red after playing this one, as we played it up big and doubled billed it with a Monogram picture with Roddy McDowall called “The Big Timber.” Everyone was wild over that one, as it is a lumber picture that really has a good story, with action and comedy. This is the first time it happened to us, but the second feature should have had the top billing here. Played Wed., Thurs. Westher: Good. — Sam Holmberg, Regal Theatre, Sturgis, Sask. Rural patrons. High Lonesome (UA)—John Barrymore jr., Chill Wills, John Archer. A very good western in color, with a different story and very interesting. John Barrymore jr. shows definite promise as an actor, but Chill Wills is my patrons’ favorite. I doubled with “It’s a Small World” to average business. Played Fri, Sat. Weather: Good.—Carl F. Neitzel, Juno Theatre, Juneau, Wis. Small town patrons, RA, Mrs. Mike (UA) — Dick Powell, Evelyn Keyes, J. M. Kerrigan. We have found serious pictures are our best grossers for the midweek change. This one did excellent business all three nights. “The Leathernecks Have Landed” (Rep), a reissue and our second feature, is too old to have much interest today, but the title has some drawing power. Played Tues., Wed., Thurs. Weather: Fair, ickad Around a Year; Did Well on Midweek Kap FROM CLEVELAND, THE (Rep)— George Brent, Lynn Bari, Rusty Tamblyn. After kicking this around for nearly a year, looking for a good spot for it, I finally put it in midweek with “Navy Bound” (Mono). The result was 2a midweek 125 per cent, and E made some money as well as winning some new patrons. The picture isn’t sold as a big production, but it does feature the Cleveland Indians, and in 2 baseball town, that means something. This should be good to play before the season is over. Played Wed., Thurs. Weather: Rain and cool.— Carl F. Neitzel, Juno Theatre, Juneau, Wis. Small town patrons, es warm.—Rene L. Garneau, Midway Drive-in, Ascutney, Vt. Small town, rural patrons. ° Tulsa (UA)—Susan Hayward, Robert Preston, Pedro Armendariz. Here is a picture that you can be well satisfied with, greeting your customers when they leave the theatre. How they will enjoy telling you so after it is a real picture!—Harland Rankin, Rankin Enterprises, Chatham, Ont. Small town, rural patrons. were, UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL Adam and Evalyn (U-I)—Stewart Granger, Jean Simmons, Edwin Styles. This is not for small towns and we could not understand the dialog. This is becoming monotonous. It is almost like watching the old silent movies. From now on I am going to buy only pictures in which they speak clear, concise American. Played Fri., Sat. Weather: Hot.— Marcella Smith, Vinton Theatre, McArthur, Chio. Small town patrons. nO Air Cadet (U-I)—Stephen McNally, Alex Nicol, Gail Russell. Here is a picture that is packed with action and comedy. General comments were, “Boy, I am sure glad I saw it,” as it was really good—a small town natural. Business was good. Played Fri., Sat. Weather: Rain—Ken Christianson, Roxy Theatre, Washburn, N. D. Small town patrons. e° Curtain Call at Cactus Creek (U-I)—Donald O'Connor, Gale Storm, Walter Brennan. This !s another sleeper that did above ee An Exploitation Angle Suggested for ‘Mr. 880° REFERRING to a cape Lg 80” by Virgil Anderson of Cenis Buokiln, Mo., Max ML Younkin of Huron, S. D., suggests 2 better exploitation angle: “Virgil Anderson should have advertised the show as: ‘Authentic—it actually happened.” normal business and was thoroughly enjoyed here. Played Sat., Sun. Weather: Okay.— Josef Nehring, Floodwood Theatre, Floodwood, Minn. Small town and rural patronage. o° Francis Goes to the Races (U-I)—Donald O’Connor, Piper Laurie, Cecil Kellaway. Top notch entertainment—each laugh overlays the other. Business was well over average. The two hottest days of the year slowed the take, plus the fact that two towns north and south of me played it for a weel ahead of me, which doesn’t leave too much for me, Played Sun., Mon. Weather: Hotter ’n hell. —Don Donohue, Novato Theatre, Novato, Calif. Small town, rural patrons. os Red Canyon (U-I)—Ann Blyth, Howard Duff, George Brent. This is a nice weekend picture. You will have no trouble satisfying your audience with a picture like this. Weather: Hot. — Harland Rankin, Rankin Enterprises, Chatham, Ont. Small town, rural patrons. ore WARNER BROS. Colt .45 (WB)—Randolph Scott, Ruth Roman, Zachary Scott. The title is good and the boxoffice figures were okay; but the picture is a poor vehicle for Randy Scott. Played Tues., Wed. Weather: Okay.—Frank E. Sabin, Majestic Theatre, Eureka, Mont. Small town, rural patrons. wees Dallas (WB)—Gary Cooper, Ruth Roman, Steve Cochran. This drew better than it Should. I think these superwesterns are being run into the ground. Gary Cooper is too wonderful an actor to be put ina ham role like this one. Oh, yes, Warners—did he marry Ruth Roman or adopt her for his granddaughter? Played Sun., Mon. Weather: Warm. — Marcella Smith, Vinton Theatre, McArthur, Ohio, Small town patrons. ** ° Flame and the Arrow, The (WB)—Burt Lancaster, Virginia Mayo, Robert Douglas. This is a good picture which drew favorable comment, even though it is old. I suppose the action suited my patrons. Played Sun., Mon. Weather: Dry and hot.—Terry Axley, New Theatre, England, Ark. Small town patrons. soe I Was a Communist for the FBI (WB)— Frank Lovejoy, Dorothy Hart, Philip Carey. Not for small towns—business was off. The Picture itself is mighty fine. Clear.—Don Donohue, Novato Theatre, Novato, Calif, Small town, rural patrons, ** West Point Story (WB)—James Cagne Virginia Mayo, Doris Day. This is ales picture and has a lot of entertainment. It is not nearly as good as “Yankee Doodle Dandy” but it’s still a good show that played in the red at the boxoffice. The worst Sun., Mon., Tues. in years. Weather: Fair.—Bill Leonard, Leonard Theatre, Cedarvale, Kas. Small town and rural patronage. eee MISCELLANEOUS Goin’ to Town (Astor) — Reissue. Norris Goff, Chet Lauck. Lum an’ Abner are dead pigeons for me, even here in Arkansas. The first run years ago did okay, but no dice now. Played Thurs., Fri., Sat. Weather: Rainy to warm.—Terry Axley, New Theatre, England, Ark. Rural and smail town patronage. iors BOXOFFICE BookinGuide :: Sept. 8, 1951 Everybody > should see it. Played Sun., Mon, Weather. vd ii te