Boxoffice (Apr-Jun 1937)

OKIILA. ClinnY Samuel Cummins Freed of Charges in Florida $10,000 suit filed by Affiliated Enterprises (Bank Night) against Southwestern Theatres, Inc., was dismissed last week by the United States district court . . . President L. C. Griffith of Griffith circuit has returned from a Texas trip . . . Warner’s Otto Rohde spent last week in Tulsa . . . and K. Lee Williams traveled to the “Heart of America’’ — Kansas City. Sincerest sympathy to Republic’s Sol Davis 071 the passing of his mother last week in Austin, Tex. . . . Bob Mochrie, loestern sales manager for UA, and Wallace Walthall, general manager of National Screen Accessories, were here from Dallas last week, conferring with General Manager Pat McGee of Standard Theatres. Griffith circuit is dolling up the Astez Theatre, Enid, Okla. . . . Filmrow and New State Ice Co. played their first softball game Monday . . . Miss Arlyne Snyder has been added to the Universal force . . . Miss Cleo Moudy of Griffith circuit is vacationing .... Mat Dowling, chief booker for RKO, is the father of a boy. Buddy Allman was in town last week beating the drum for “Damaged Lives’’ . . . Dick Dyer of Dyer Theatre Supply and Miss Mary Ailene Page are 7iow husband and wife . . . Walter Dunn, Metro exploiteer, did a mighty fine job of making this city “Good Earth” conscious . . . And Grif( Continued on page 93) SMILE AN ASSET, FINDS MORRISON Tampa, Fla. — The distinguishing feature about Charlie Morrison is his friend-making smile which seems to be everywhere at once. In addition to the smile, his ability to sing has won him and Sparks Seminole Theatre which he heads, many friends throughout the state. Morrison, who is one of Tampa’s most civic-minded citizens, is song leader of the local Rotary Club as well as national song Charlie Morrison leader for Rotary International. HART TO McRAE McRea, Ga. — Frank Hart, formerly of the Rylander at Americus, has been made manager of the local Princess Theatre. Miami — Following his return to Miami from St. Petersburg where he had been exhibiting the French picture “Ecstasy” last Saturday, Samuel Cummins was exonerated of the several charges filed against him for having shown a picture not approved by the National Board of Review in Miami. In freeing Cummins, Circuit Court Judge Worth W. Trammell acknowledged the validity of the defense attorney’s plea that the Florida state law requiring that all pictures shown within the state shall have been passed by the national board was unconstitutional. The board in question is a “voluntary body not created by governmental action,” the judge ruled. Cummins left immediately following the handing down of this verdict for the middle west. He has “Ecstasy” showing currently in Chicago, St. Louis and several other midwestern cities. Phenomenal boxoffice takes were reported for his house during the 11 day run it had at the suburban theatre, the Edison. It easily topped his season’s business, John Cunningham, house manager, said. CHARLOTTE ATLANTA! Are Your Patrons Greeted With a Colorful Carpet Smile* OR ARE THEY REPELLED BY A SHABBY, DRAB AND DEPRESSING FLOOR COVERING? Attractive rugs, besides lending a flattering sense of luxury to your theatre, serve as an important means of making the customer feel at home and in a friendly environment that spells repeat business. Sixteen Additional NEW PRIVATE PATTERNS Now Ready NATHCO CARPETS NOT ONLY LOOK GOOD TO START WITH BUT KEEP THEIR ATTRACTIVENESS THROUGHOUT THEIR LONG PERIOD OF WEARABILITY. SEE THE NATIONAL LINE AND PROFIT. TAKE THE SCOWL OFF YOUR RUGS THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY EVERY STORE A LOCAL INSTITUTION WITH A NATIONAL REPUTATION TOR RELIABLE SERVICE THE LOGICAL PLACE TO PURCHASE YOUR EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES DALLAS MEMPHIS BOXOFFICE :: May 8, 1937. 89