Boxoffice (Apr-Jun 1947)

Page scan 00046 from Boxoffice

Record Details:

Title:
Boxoffice
Date:
Apr-Jun 1947
Publisher:
Kansas City, Associated Publications
Volume:
Boxoffice (Apr-Jun 1947)
Leaf #:
00046
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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was a real good picture — fast moving, and the plot well carried out. This pleased all who came. It has a different ending from the average whodunit. — Wilder S. Funk, Star Theatre, St. Stephens, S. C. Rural and small town patronage. * If I'm Lucky (20th-Fox) — Vivian Blaine, Perry Como, Carmen Miranda. This is an okay musical that drew average — no more — on best playing time. A late date didn't help, but it is worth playing, if you can get a decent buy. It was no bargain for us, though. Played Sun., Mon. Weather: Fine. — Mayme P. Musselman. Roach Theatre, Lincoln, Kas. Small town patronage. * * * have kept my grosses far below the "danger" point. Played Tues., Wed.— Ralph Raspa, State Theatre, Rivesville, W. Va. Rural patronage. * * * UNITED ARTISTS Angel on My Shoulder (UA) — Paul Muni, Anne Baxter, Claude Rains. Here's a picture that hits the spot. Paul Muni does a superb piece of acting. I've never seen a picture where good triumphs over evil under such interesting circumstances. 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