Boxoffice (Apr-Jun 1939)

Record Details:

Title:
Boxoffice
Date:
Apr-Jun 1939
Publisher:
Kansas City, Associated Publications
Volume:
Boxoffice (Apr-Jun 1939)
Leaf #:
000156
Language:
English
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
BOXOFFICE was the leading American exhibitor trade paper of the post-World War II era. But the publication had modest beginnings. In 1920, Ben Shlyen founded the paper, orginally titled THE REEL JOURNAL, in an office located in Kansas City's Film Row district. Like other regional exhibitor publications, THE REEL JOURNAL focused its attention on the local -- in this case, KC and the nearby territories that the city's distribution exchanges served. By the end of the 1920s, however, Shlyen had acquired or founded several more small exhibitor papers serving other US markets. In 1932, their titles all changed to BOXOFFICE, though they continued to be published in regional editions for decades to follow. -- Eric Hoyt, 2015
Date Added:
June 06, 2024
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"The SLxhilxltot 4ja5 i^V A ALGIERS (UA) Doubled with "The Gladiator" and it pleased all who came. Played February 19. Weather: Fair. Neighborhood patronage. Population: 2,000,000. Capacity: 480. — Philip L. Hirsh, Spruce Theatre, Philadelphia, Pa. ANGELS WITH DIRTY FACES (FN) Best since "Scarface." Cagney and O'Brien are naturals in this one. Our patrons came out satisfied. Played February 19-20. Weather: Cold. Admission: 25-10. Rural patronage. Population: 700. — R. A. Moore, State Theatre, Clarence, la. ARTISTS AND MODELS ABROAD (Para) Although the picture was very entertaining it was a miserable flop here. Small town patrons just aren't interested in style fashions. Played February 23-24. Weather: Fair. Admission: 20-10; 25-10. Small town and rural patronage. Population: 1,200. — Lincoln A. Wood, Park Theatre, South Berwick, Me. ARTISTS AND MODELS ABROAD (Para) I believe radio stars are all washed up. To my notion this was the best Benny picture to date, but it was a flop. Played February 10-11. Weather: Fair. Admission: 20-10. Small town patronage. Population: 700. Capacity: 200. — C. Kelley, Rex Theatre, Custer City, Okla. B BILLY THE KID RETURNS (Rep) Not as good as the first Roy Rogers and the customers didn't hesitate in telling me about it. I received the poorest print on this which it has been my misfortune to run into in many a moon. Below average business. Played February 3-4. Weather: Good. Admission: 25-10. Rural patronage. Population: 600. Capacity: 230. — W. O. Woody, Stockton Theatre, Stockton, Mo. c CITADEL, THE (M-G-M) Truly great. Nice business. Played February 8-9. Weather: Fair. Admission: 35-25. General patronage. Population: 3,400. Capacity: 450. — Scott Roberts, Comique Theatre, Camden, Me. COWBOY FROM BROOKLYN (WB) A fine picture and did Priscilla Lane put over the song, "Ride, Tenderfoot, Ride." Dick Powell, however, acted as though he had something else on his mind. Business good. Played February 12-13. Weather: Fair. Admission: 25-10. Small town patronage. Population: 360. Capacity: 150. — E. D. Chessman, Baker Theatre, Macclenny, Fla. CROWD ROARS, THE (M-G-M) A good picture with plenty of punch and action, but our patrons would never know it because not enough of them saw it. Played January 29-February 1. Weather: Good. Admission: 25-10. Suburban rural patronage. Population: 2,000. Capacity: 400. — A. N. Beezley, New Grand Theatre, Littleton, Colo. D DRACULA and FRANKENSTEIN (Univ), Reissues It did better than average business but I As Neighbor to Neighbor Showman talks to showman in this department, and they all profit by the interchange. Arranged alphabetically by title, followed by company abbreviations, this service explains itself without signs or symbols. Address communications and requests for report blanks to THE EXHIBITOR HAS HIS SAY, BOXOFFICE. 4704 E. 9th St„ Kansas City. Mo. needed a search warrant to find someone that liked it. In their time they were stupendous or sumpin', but pictures have improved so much it's like driving a Model-T. Played February 5-6-7. Weather: Good. Admission: 25-10. Rural patronage. Population: 600. Capacity: 230. — W. O. Woody, Stockton Theatre, Stockton, Mo. F FOUR GIRLS IN WHITE (M-G-M) A surprisingly good piece of compact entertainment. No one wanted to walk out on these four girls. It is a good example of a swift-moving picture that has some place to go. All characterizations are well done. Audience reaction excellent. Business was way above average. Played February 16. Weather: Clear and warm. Admission: 4030. General patronage. Population: 3,800. Capacity: 800. — Tom McCaskey, Williamsburg Theatre, Williamsburg, Va. FRONTIER SCOUT (GN) Very good picture with western setting and a Civil War background. The story has been well produced and the action is zippy. Played February 10. Weather: Cold. Admission: 25-15-10. General patronage. Population: 8,800. Capacity: 388. — Harry M. Palmer, Temple Court Theatre, Washington, Ind. G GAMBLING SHIP (Univ) Picture slow moving in parts but it held up with comedy and action. Business fair. Patron comment good. Played February 1718. Weather: Good. Admission: 25-10. Population: 23,300. Capacity: 778. — George S. Ellis, American Theatre, East Liverpool, Ohio. GATEWAY (20th-Fox) Played it late but not late enough. The poorest picture shown this year. Business very bad and we couldn't blame them. Played February 13-14. Weather: Fair. Admission: 25-10. Small town patronage. Population: 700. — Charles F. Dearman, Fox Theatre, Smithville, Tenn. GIRLS' SCHOOL (Col) Good show which we played on Sunday to far below average business. Played February 19. Weather: O. K. Admission: 25-10. Rural patronage. Population: 800. Capacity: 200. — F. L. Clarke, Cozy Theatre, Hazen, Ark. GREAT WALTZ (M-G-M) Miliza Korjus, was the only attraction in the above cast and deserves much favor able comment. And, believe it or not, this picture made money in this small town. This is very unusual for this type of picture. Played February 16-17. Weather: Fair. Admission: 25-10. Small town patronage, — J. Foster Bailey, New Theatre, Coffeeville, Miss. GUN PACKER (Mono) Good western. Business not up to average, perhaps threatening weather hurt. Randall doesn't do the business he did last year. Played February 25. Weather: Cloudy and cold. Small town patronage. Population: 750. Capacity: 300. — Sammie, Jackson Theatre, Flomaton, Ala. H HEART OF THE NORTH (FN) One of the most beautiful color films ever made. Plenty of action and fine for end of week. Did average business. Played February 18. Weather: O. K. Admission: 25-10. Rural patronage. Population: 800. Capacity: 200. — F. L. Clarke, Cozy Theatre, Hazen, Ark. HEROES OF THE HILLS (Rep) Usual very good Republic western. Played January 20-21. Weather: Fair. Admission: 30-10. Rural patronage. Population: 900. Capacity: 228. — W. Clark, Palace Theatre, Fort Covington, N. Y. HOMICIDE BUREAU (Col) Well directed but just another racket picture. Business good on it but not anything exceptional for Friday and Saturday. Played February 10-11. Weather: Fair. Admission: 15-10. Population: 23,300. Capacity: 778. — George S. Ellis, American Theatre, East Liverpool, Ohio. I IN OLD MEXICO (Para) This series always good. Excellent business. Played February 18. Weather: Good. Admission: 25-10. Small town patronage. Population: 3,100. Capacity: 500. — Ritz Amusements, Park Theatre, North Vernon, Ind. J JOSETTE (20th-Fox) This one seems to please the few that were here. Poor draw. I enjoyed it. Played February 7-8. Rural patronage. — T. Tomter, Grand Theatre, Highmore, S. Dak. JUST AROUND THE CORNER (20th-Fox) If Shirley is slipping then let's have more of the slipping stars. One of her best. Am looking forward to the last one in color. Played February 19-20. Weather: Cold. Admission: 20-10. Population: 500. Capacity: 250.— H. L. Hyde, Cozy, Geneseo, Kas. JUST AROUND THE CORNER (20th-Fox) Average Temple picture that pleased the few Temple fans that are left. This little lady surely has slipped at the boxoffice. We lost on this and on "Little Miss Broadway.'' Even the kids won't come out for her any more. Too bad. Played January 29-30. Weather: Good. Admission: 30-10. Small town patronage. Population: 1,700. Capacity: 300. — S. L. George, Mountain Home Theatre, Mountain Home, Ida. C2 BOXOFFICE :: April 1, 1939