Boxoffice (Jul-Sep 1939)

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Record Details:

Title:
Boxoffice
Date:
Jul-Sep 1939
Publisher:
Kansas City, Associated Publications
Volume:
Boxoffice (Jul-Sep 1939)
Leaf #:
00098
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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I'liQ Hxki^liot kla6 4^15 \Saif A ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN (M-G-M) Pix average at B. O. Inferior to "Tom Sawyer" as produced by Selznick and it looks as if we may have too much Rooney crowded into too short a time if we aren't careful. Too much of anything lowers its value, even gold. Admission: 40-10. Cosmopolitan patronage. Population: 600. Capacity: 275. — E. A. Stein, Out-Wickenburg-Way Theatre, Wickenburg, Ariz. ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN (M-G-M) A real natural at the boxoffice for me. Exceeded even "Boys Town," which was a top grosser for me. Full house during the entire run. Sun., Mon., Tues. Weather Warm. Admission 25-10. Rural and suburban patronage. Population 2,000. Capacity 250. — A. N. Beezley, New Grand Theatre, Littleton, Colo. ARIZONA LEGION (RKO) One of the best George O'Briens I hove played, vrith a good title which helped to "pull 'em in." Fri., Sat. Weather: Warm. Admission: 25-10. Rural and suburban patronage. Population: 2,000. Capacity: 250. — A. N. Beezley, New Grand Theatre, Little ton, Colo. ARIZONA WILDCAT (20th-Fox) This one topped all Jane Withers' pictures for me. Played to capacity houses^ during the run and a tremendous reaction. As a rule. Withers does not do biz like this. The title sold it. Wed., Thurs, Weather: Worm. Admission: 25-10. Rural and suburban patronage. Population: 2,000. Capacity: 250. — A. N. Beezley, New Grand Theatre, Littleton, Colo. B BLONDIE (Col) Good picture. Believe this series is going to be 100 per cent. The baby and dog deserve a great deal of credit. Fri., Sat., Sun. Weather: Fair. Admission: 25-10. Small town and rural patronage. Population: 200. Capacity: 300. — Mrs. Carl Beard, State Theatre, Lewellen, Neb. BLONDIE MEETS THE BOSS (Col) Once you get a patron to aee a "EJondie" picture you will have a regular customer for all future issues of that funny, wholesome and highly entertaining series. They will get their money's worth out of this one. Fri. Weather: Rain. Admission: 40-30. General patronage. Population: 3,500. Capacity: 562. — Tom McCaskey, Williamsburg Theatre, Williamsburg, Va. BROADWAY SERENADE (M-G-M) Not up to usual standard for Jeanette MacDonald, either at B. O. or in audience acceptance. Why do producers, insist on splitting a team whose very success is built on the imaginary romance which exists in the minds of patrons between them? Admission; 40-10. Cosmopolitan patronage. Population: 600. Capacity: 275. — E. A. Stein, Out-Wickenburg-Way "rheatre, Wickenburg, Ariz. c CAFE SOCIETY (Para) About average at boxoffice and in audience response. Do these actors have to apend ALL their time lighting cigarettes for each other in pictures? Admission: 40-10. Cosmopolitan patronage. Population: 600. Capacity: 275. — E. A. Stein, Out-WickenburgWay Theatre, Wickenburg, Ariz, An open forum for exhibitor comment. Please address communications and requests for report blanks to THE EXHIBITOR HAS HIS SAY, Boxoffice, 4804 E. 9th St., Kansas City, Mo. CAPTAIN FURY (UA) Here is something really nice — a dashing, thrilling adventure story that will give 100 per cent satisfaction in anybody's flicker foundry. It is the tonic that we need for the industry. Don't book it too short or you can't take advantage of the swell word-ofmouth advertising it will surely receive. Business, robust. Saturday. Weather: Rain, warm. Admission: 40-30. General patronage. Population: 3,000. Capacity: 562. — Tom McCaskey, Williamsburg Theatre, Williamsburg, Va. CHARLIE CHAN IN HONOLULU (20th-Fox) A fine Chon picture, but the audience did not go for it from, a boxoffice standpoint. Fri., Sat. Weather: Worm. Admission: 25-10. Rural and suburban patronage. Population: 2,000. Capacity: 250. — A. N. Beezley, New Grand Theatre, Littleton, Colo. CHARLIE CHAN IN RENO (20th-Fox) Another Chan picture. Score and price remain the same. The story always changes. Good dualer or Bank Night pic. Friday. Weather: Rain. Admission: 35-25-15. Small town patronage. Population: 16,000. Capacity: 1 ,000. — Tom Bochert, Palace Theatre, Lancaster, Ohio. CODE OF THE SECRET SERVICE (WB) Fair entertainment. Good for double bill only. Friday. Weather: Worm. AdmisSiion: 35-25-15. Small town patronage. Population: 16,000. Capacity: 1,000. — Tom Bochert, Palace Theatre, Lancaster, Ohio. CONFESSIONS OF A NAZI SPY (FN) A fine picture and very timely, but throw the budget in the waste basket and sell it. You have to tell them about it. Sat., Sun. Weather: Rainy. Admission: 25-10. Rural and mining patronage. Population: 5,300. Capacity: 544 and 546. — Don Ballard, Lyric and Sherman Theatres, Sullivan, Ind. COWBOY AND THE LADY (UA) A very pleasing picture that failed to do us business. Mon., Tues. Weather: Fair. Admission: 30-15. Rural patronage. Population: 2,000. Capacity: 500. — H. Rankin, Plaza Theatre, Tilbury, Ont. D DARK VICTORY (FN) A strong drama portrayed on the screen and Bette Davis' performance con be compared with — Bernhardt or Duse. The younger women flock to see it. Sunday. Weather: Cloudy. Admission: 25-20-10. General patronage. Population: 147,000. Capacity; 950. — Michael J. Carroll, American Theatre, Bridgeport, Conn. E EAST SIDE OF HEAVEN (Univ) You'll thank Universal for this as it is stimulating boxoffice value — one of Crosby's best. Sun., Mon. Weather: Good. Admission: 25-10. Rural patronage. Population: 1,800. Capacity: 280. — Burris and Henley Smith, Imperial Theatre, Pocahontas, Ark. F FISHERMAN’S WHARF (RKO) Good picture, enjoyed by majority. Fri., Sat., Sun. Weather: Fair. Admission: 25-10. Small town and rural patronage. Population: 200. Capacity: 300. — Mrs. Carl Eeord, State Theatre, Lewellen, Neb. FISHERMAN'S WHARF (RKO) One of Bobby Breen's best and did very good business the two days played on single bill. Admission: 25-10. Rural and suburban patronage. Population: 2,000. Capacity; 250. — A. N. Beezley, New Grand Theatre, Littleton, Colo. FOUR DAUGHTERS (WB) One of the ten best alright, but a headache at the boxoffice. Those who saw it liked it very much. Mon., Tues., Weather: Fine. Admission; 30-15. Rural patronage. Population: 2,000. Capacity: 500. — H. Rankin, Plaza Theatre, Tilbury, Ont. FOUR GIRLS IN WHITE (M-G-M) Double billed this with "Arizona Legion" and got good results as this really appealed to the ladies. Business well above overage on this one. Fri., Sat. Weather: Warm. Admission: 25-10. Rural and suburban patronage. Population: 2,000. Capacity: 250. — A. N. Beezley, New Grand Theatre, Littleton, Colo. G GANGSTER'S BOY (Mono) Pretty good picture. Jackie Cooper gives a good performance and the average member of the audience enjoyed it. Played Saturday to about overage business. Admission: 40-10. Cosmopolitan patronage. Population: 600. Capacity: 275. — E. A. Stein, OutWickenburg-Way Theatre, Wickenburg, Ariz. GORILLA, THE (20th-Fox) Good kid programmer. Fair all-around entertainer. Good tieup for midnight spook show. Sunday. Weather: Worm. Admisr sion: 35-25-15. Small town patronage. Population; 16,000. Capacity; 1,000. — Tom Bochert, Palace Theatre, Lancaster, Ohio. GREAT MAN VOTES, THE (RKO) A very subtle comedy-drama that pleased , those who come, but not too many come. J Peter Holden is a find if handled right in the 1 future. Admission: 40-10. Cosmopolitan pat ‘ ronage. Population: 600. Capacity: 275. — E. A. Stein, OutWickenburgWay Theatre, Wickenburg, Ariz. GUNGA DIN (RKO) Less than what we thought we had a right to expect at our boxoffice. People failed to go out enthusiastic, but there were no walkouts. Believe pix was accepted as about overage entertainment rather than outstanding by our audience. Admission: 40-10. Cosmopolitan patronage. Population: 600. Capacity: 275. — E. A. Stein, Out-WickenburgWay Theatre,Wickenburg, Ariz. H HARDYS RIDE HIGH, THE (M-G-M) Good. Picture not up to standard of the other pictures, but will draw fair business. Thursday. Weather: Clear. Admission: 2520-10. General patronage. Population; 147,000. Capacity: 950. — Michael J. Carroll, American Theatre, Bridgeport, Conn. J HARDYS RIDE HIGH, THE (M-G-M) I Not quite, but nearly up to standard of | predecessors. Looks to me like the old adage -I of too many cooks spoil the broth applies 84 BOXOFFICE :: July 1, 1939