Boxoffice (Apr-Jun 1948)

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state, “Casbah” at the Warner, and “The Iron Curtain” at the Midwest . . . Furnishers for the Blandings dream house being built in the new Steve Pennington addition at 2813 NW 33rd place, will be the John A. Brown Co., one of the city’s leading department stores. Preliminaiy estimates place the cost for the exploitation stunt at about $25,000. The furnishers expect to spend about $15,000. The house is expected to be opened early in July. A month-long open house will coincide with the showing of the SRO film at the Criterion. Laryngitis made it impossible for Mary Martin to stay in the “Annie Get Your Gun” show during its five-day run in the Home Theatre. The star dropped out of the cast at the end of the first act on the second night. Her infirmity gave a break to Yvonne Adair, understudy who had never before had the chance to play it. Miss Adair played “Annie” for the remainder, of the week, including one matinee. Miss Adair’s performances were well received. The Rex that burned a few months ago in Maysville is being rebuilt by Mr. and Mrs. Sam Ridgeway. The Ridgeways also own the Granada in Maysville. It is now in operation. The State has begun its summer policy of a double bill at reduced prices. Scale now is 25 cents for adults until noon weekdays, 40 cents until 6 p. m., and 50 cents after 6. Saturday, Sunday and holiday prices are 40 cents until 1 p. m. and 50 cents thereafter. New Sound at Plainville PLAINVILLE, MO.— Mr. and Mrs. George More have installed new sound in their More Theatre here. The interior of the house also has been redecorated. AMPIIFIIRS ")Honc ^6Ate*U*t^ IPieeLMm HARDIN THEATRE SUPPLY CO. 714 So. Hampton Rd., Dallas, Tex. All Kinds oi Theatre Equipment Parts for Alt Makes of Projectors. PROFIT THAT’S EXTRA AT NO EXTRA COST WITH Mcutleif' SUPPLIES Popcorn, Cocoanut Oil, Salt, Boxes and Bags Bol. W. 'atner 302 So. Harwood Divisional Manager Dallas, Texas Prospect 7-1685 'V’ COOLING Washed Air Systems Refrigeration Systems Air Washers Pumps Mats Blowers V-Belt Drives Motors Switches Deflectors Most Anything tor the Theatre BERBER BROTHERS ‘‘Fair Treatment and Adequate Service for 25 Years” 408 S. HARWOOD DALLAS 1, TEXAS .A. BOXOFFICE :: May 15, 1948 93