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 #:
00099
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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here. Kay Van Riper did alright before. Why don't they let her alone? Played Sunday and Monday to average businessi. Admission: 40-10. Cosmopolitan patronage. Population: 600. Capacity: 275. — E. A. Stein, Out-Wickenburg-Way, Wickenburg, Ariz. HOTEL IMPERIAL (Para) Presenting a carbon copy of Dietrich in a picture just as weak as those given Marlene. As entertainment it suffers from unconsciousness at recurring intervals. The audience waited patiently through these thanks, to the cooling system,. Quite a few walkouts left in a huff and a hurry. Spy yarns and their ilk hove small appeal here. Wednesday. Weather: Hot. Admission: 40-30. General patronage. Population: 3,500. Capacity: 562. — Tom McCoskey, Williamsburg Theatre, Williamsburg, Va. I IDIOT’S DELIGHT (M-G-M) I have my doubts whether this one would even satisfy an idiot. . Made myself scarce when patrons came out. Sun., Mon., Tuea. V/eather: Warm. Admission: 25-10. Rural and suburban patronage. Population: 2,000. Capacity: 250. — A. N. Beezley, New Grand Theatre, Littleton, Colo. IN EARLY ARIZONA (Col) This is our first western from Columbia, with the exception of Starrett's, that didn't please. They want music vrith their westerns. Fri., Sat., Sun. Weather: Fair. Admission: 25-10. Small town and rural patronage. Population: 200. Capacity: 300.— ■ Mrs. Carl Beard, State Theatre, Lewellen, Neb. IT'S A WONDERFUL WORLD (M-G-M) With this, Claudette atones completely for her boxoffice sina committed in "Zaza." She and Jimmy Stewart form a bang-up team for laugh purposes — which are about the best purposes the movies can have during these hot months. Audiences, were in constant uproar and business went over the top for this laugh-packed funfest. Mon., Tues. V/eather: Clear, hot. Admission: 40-30. General patronage. Population: 3,500. Capacity: 562. — Tom McCaakey, Williamsburg Theatre, Williamsburg, Va. K KENTUCKY (20th-Fox) Walter Brennan's crowning achievement as a character actor. The stars really become supporting players to his performance in this one. Good audience pix, above overage at B. O., and the horseflesh portrayed in color is magnificient. Admission: 40-10. Cosmopolitan patronage. Population: 600. Capacity: 275. — E. A. Stein, Out-WickenburgWay Theatre, Wickenburg, Ariz. KID FROM TEXAS (M-G-M) Looks like Dennis O'Keefe is a comer and that Florence Rice is right up there with him. Pretty good entertainment v/ith enough action and comedy to please audience. With a little more pains this could have been a top-notcher. Played Sunday and Monday to average business. Admission: 40-10. Cosmopolitan patronage. Population: 600. Capacity: 275. — E. A. Stein, Out-Wickenburgway Theatre, Wickenburg, Ariz. L LET FREEDOM RING (M-G-M) Pretty good action picture with good acting by principals. The audience missed Jeanette MacDonald though, and didn't hesitate to say so. Played Thursday and Friday, our best playing time, to average business. Admission: 40-10. Cosmopolitan patronage, Population: 600. Capacity: 275.— • E. A. Stein, Out-Wickenburg-Way Theatre, Wickenburg, Ariz. LOVE AFFAIR (HKO) An attempt to combine the outstanding qualities of "Magnificient Obsession" and "The Awful Truth," which curdled. It's hard to understand why producers should spend so much time looking over their shoulders instead of keeping their noses into the wind. Sun., Mon. Admiss,ion: 40-10. Cosmopolitan patronage. Population: 600. Capacity; 275. — E. A. Stein, Out-Wickenburg-Way Theatre, Wickenburg, Ariz. LOVE AFFAIR (RKO) A very time picture but would hate to depend on this kind to get B. O. results as there is no appeal except to the ladies. Played to good biz and all ladies. Wed., Thurs. Weather: Warm. Admission: 25-10. Rural and suburban patronage. Population; 2,000. Capacity: 250. — A. N. Beezley, Nev/ Grand Theatre, Littleton, Colo. LUCKY NIGHT (M-G-M) Why do they do it? Many people left the theatre with a much poorer opinion of both Taylor and Loy. Don't ask me why. They just don't register together. Sot., Sun., Mon. Tues. Weather: Fair. Admission: 25-10. Rurual and mining patronage. Population: 5,300. Capacity: 544 and 546, — Don Ballard, Lyric and Sherman theatres, Sullivan, Ind. M MAN TO REMEMBER. A (RKO) A show to remember — and those who saw it will, but no boxoffice draw. Fine acting. Fri., Sat., Sun. Weather: Fair. Admission: 25-10. Small town and rural patronage. Population: 200. Capacity: 300. — Mrs. Carl Beard, State Theatre, Lewellen, Neb. N NEVER SAY DIE (Para) You can have it. Admission: 40-10. Cosr mopolitan patronage. Population: 600. Capacity: 275. — E. A. Stein, Out-WickenburgV/ay Theatre, Wickenburg, Ariz. o ON TRIAL (WB) Poor. Good for second feature on gift night. Not enough action. Saturday. Weather: Clear. Admission: 25-20-10. General patronage. Population: 147,000. Capacity: 950. — Michael J. Carroll, American Theatre, Bridgeport, Conn. P PACinC LINER (RKO) Expected to go to town, but just didn't do it. Fri., Sat. Weather: Warm. Admission: 25-10. Rural and suburban patronage. Population: 2,000. Capacity: 250. — A. N. Beezley, New Grand Theatre, Littleton, Colo. PRISON WITHOUT BARS (UA) Picture O. K. More or less based on the Dead End Kids. Weak for a single bill. A good filler. Tuesday. Weather: Clear. Admission: 25-20-10. General patronage. Population: 147,000. Capacity: 950. — Michael J. Carroll, American Theatre, Bridgeport, Conn. R REFORMATORY (Col) Less than average at B. O. Fairly good entertainment for kids and those who like Jack Holt. Admission: 40-10. Cosmopolitan patronage. Population; 600. Capacity: 275. — E. A. Stein, Out-Wickenburg-Way Theatre, Wickenburg, Ariz. ROSE OF WASHINGTON SQUARE (20th-Fox) Nice entertainment — minus Jolson, who should have played a minor part and sang only one number. Should do biz if stepped on. Sunday. Weather: Warm. Admission; 35-25-15. Small town patronage. Population: 16,000. Capacity: 1,000. — Tom Bochert, Palace Theatre, Lancaster, Ohio. s SAINT STRIKES BACK, THE (RKO) An interesting picture and one patrons won't squawk about, if you can get them in to see it. It obviously was made as a program picture and it fills that bill capably. Friday. Weather: Fair. Admission: 40-30. General patronage. Population: 3,500. Capacity: 562. — Tom McCaskey, Williamsburg Theatre, Williamsburg, Va. SORORITY HOUSE (RKO) At last somebody made a college film without exaggerating campus life to the breaking point. This is a good "little" picture, but it is too bad it doesn't have an ending. If it could have gone on to a logical conclusion, instead of stopping with an impromptu kiss, it would have been top flight entertainment. Friday. Weather: Cool, clear. Admission: 40-30. General patronage. Population: 3,500. Capacity: 562. — Tom McCaskey, Williamsburg Theatre, Williamsburg, Va. SPIRIT OF CULVER (Univ) A moving, well-knit little story that failed to do average business due chiefly to the sloppy, maudlin trailer. A top programmer, but the trailer gave the impression that it was a poorly made picture. Thursday. Weather: Fair-cool. Admission: 40-30. General patronage. Population: 3,500. Capacity: 562. — Tom McCaskey, Williamsburg Theatre, Williamsburg, Va. T TAIL SPIN (20th.Fox) A picture with plenty of thrills and star appeal. Audience was very pleased. Sun., Mon., Tues. Weather: Worm. Admission: 25-10. Rural and suburban patronage. Population: 2,000. Capacity: 250. — A. N. Beezley, New Grand Theatre, Littleton, Colo. TELL NO TALES (M-G-M) An absorbing little mystery thriller. Melvyn Douglas is perfect in such roles, and his newest war on crime makes good screen entertainment. The supporting cast is very adequate and the production moves along well with no rough edgea. Business up to normal. Friday. Weather: Rain, cool. Admission: 40-30. General patronage. Population: 3,500. Capacity: 562. — Tom McCaskey, Williamsburg Theatre, V/illiamsburg, Va. THREE MUSKETEERS (20th-Fox) I expected this one to do things on Saturday, but it failed to click. Played it on a double bill with "Pacific Liner." Weather; Warm. Admission: 25-10. Rural and suburban patronage. Population: 2,000. Capacity: 250. — A. N. Beezley, New Grand Theatre, Littleton, Colo. w WATER RUSTLERS (GN) Different than the regular run, particularly in scenery, and with Dorothy Page singing makes it an entertaining western, suitable in any situation. You make no mistake in playing this one. Thurs., Fri. Weather: Fair. Admission: 15-10. Neighborhood patronage. Population: 2,000. Capacity: 282, — John S. Erickson, Rex Theatre, Kingsford, Mich. WUTHERING HEIGHTS (UA) Very favorable for class trade. Play single feature with no dishes. Wednesday. Weather: Hot. Admission: 35 cents. Class patronage. Population: 6,000, Capacity: 700. — • George Comden, Fine Arts Theatre, Westport, Conn. Y YES, MY DARLING DAUGHTER (WB) Overrated, will get some business if well advertised. Thurs., Fri. Weather: Fair. Small town patronage. Population; 2,500. Capacity: 300. — H. S. Johnson, Pal Theatre, Millen, Ga. BOXOFFICE :: July 1, 1939 85