Boxoffice (Jul-Sep 1939)

"Tha ^xhllfltot 4^aS 4^15 C CAFE SOCIETY (Para) Played this rather old, but it's good and has some very good catchlines. We did OK with it. Sun., Mon. Weather: Hot. Admission: 25-10. Rural patronage. Population: 2,200. Capacity: 300. — Burris Smith, Imperial Theatre, Pocahontas, Ark. CALLING DR. KILDARE (M-G-M) This is a fine series of pictures. Hope they continue to make more and I believe any one would appreciate a picture of this type. Business not as good as some, but satisfied the people who saw this one. Wed., Thurs. Weather: Rain. Admission: 25-10. City patronage. Population: 13,000. Capacity: 500. — J. M. Plasterer, Strand Theatre, Steelton, Pa. CAPTAIN FURY (UA) Excellent action picture that did better than average business. Audience reaction good from both western fans and those who like "class" productions. Wed., Thurs. Weather: Hot. Admission: 30-15. Rural and small town patronage. Population: 1,500. Capacity: 250. — G. B. Woodbury, Bethel Theatre, Bethel, Vt. CODE OF THE SECRET SERVICE (WB) Good action programmer. No drawing power but will please weekend action fans. Fri., Sat. Admission: 25-10. General patronage. Population: 950. Capacity: 250. — Don Eloxham, Palace Theatre, Exira, la. CONFESSIONS OF A NAZI SPY (FN) Got plenty fooled on this, one. Expected top biz and got stung. I guess Vermonters aren't terribly upset over Nazi spies or Nazi propaganda (or anti-Nazi propaganda either). Sun., Mon. Weather: Good. Admission: 3015. Rural and small town patronage. Population: 1,500. Capacity: 250. — G. B. Woodbury, Bethel Theatre, Bethel, Vt. COWBOY AND THE LADY (UA) 'Twas neither fish nor fowl. The western fans were bluffed by the "lady" and the "sassasity" crowd by the "cowboy" in the title, so didn't do much business. Patsy saved the situation as usual. Cberon was no draw. Cooper was no draw, so when a picture has no drawers it don't do so good out in the "crooel" world. Sun., Mon. Admission: 25-15. General patronage. Population: 2,600. Capacity: 300. — I. W. Crabtree, Paramount Theatre, Clarendon, Ark. D DARK VICTORY (FN) I gave this one my personal recommendation and drew extra business. Picture pleased. Wed., Thurs. Weather: CK. Admission: 20-10. Small town patronage. Population: 1,500. Capacity: 190. — F. M. Baker, Best Theatre, Handley, Tex. E EAGLE AND THE HAWK (Para) A return engagement which went over really good with the audience. Although an old picture it made good as a reissue. Thurs., Fri. Weather: Clear. Admission: 25-20-10. Family patronage. Capacity: 950. — Michael An open jorum 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. J. Carroll, American Theatre, Bridgeport, Conn. G GOODBYE, MR. CHIPS (M-G-M) Quite hard for me to give comment on this British-made picture, for every one knows it was a fine picture, but my customers do not go for this type of show. I believe American pictures are much better. Fri., Sat. Weather: Clear. Admission: 25-10. City patronage. Population: 13,000. Capacity: 500. — J. M. Plasterer, Strand Theatre, Steelton, Pa. GOOD GIRLS GO TO PARIS (Col) A fine cast and a start for a good series of belly-laughs which never materializes. In a picture such as this you have a right to expect a howling climax, and in this one it doesn't happen. Admission: 40-10. Cosmopolitan patronage. Population: 700. Capacity: 263. — E. A. Stein, Cut-Wickenburg-Way Theatre, Wickenburg, Ariz. GORILLA, THE (20th-Fox) A great show for kiddies, sure packed my house with them, but as to B. C. that isn't much to speak of. I believe this picture is the Ritz Bros,, best. Mon., Tues. Weather: Clear. Admission: 25-10. City patronage. Population: 13,000. Capacity: 500. — J. M. Plasterer, Strand Theatre, Steelton, Pa. GUNGA DIN (RKO) A good show, did pretty good business. Will go good any place where they like plenty action. I think it has a little too much fighting. It scared some of the kids. Sat., Sun. Weather: Warm. Admission: 30-20-10. Small town patronage. Population: 800. Capacity: 300. — John Nuwkoop, Memorial Hall, Eelfield, N. D. H HIGGINS FAMILY (Rep) Just will get by. Nothing but a programmer. Thurs., Fri, Weather: Fair. Admission: 20-10. Small town patronage. Population: 800. Capacity: 200. — C. W. Kelley, Rex Theatre, Custer City, Ckla. I INSPECTOR HORNLEIGH (20th-Fox) British-made film. A mystery drama which will take in spots. No dice with me. Played it on dish night and was mobbed with questions, "why did you book this picture at the American." Tues., Wed. Weather: Clear. Admission: 25-20-10. Family patronage. Capacity: 950, — Michael J. Carroll, American Theatre, Bridgeport, Conn. INVITATION TO HAPPINESS (Para) A fine little picture, but did not draw. People that saw it all seemed to like it very much. Irene Dunne very good. Wed., Thurs. Weather: Clear. Admission: 25-10. City patronage. Population: 13,000. Capa city: 500. — J. M. Plasterer, Strand Theatre, Steelton, Pa. IT'S A WONDERFUL WORLD (M-G-M) Cne of the best — and it had that "It Happened Cne Night" flavor that so many pictures claim to have, and don't. Lots of good comments. Sun., Mon., Tues. Weather: Hot. Rural patronage. Population: 700. Capacity: 250. — W. C. Woody, Stockton Theatre, Stockton, Mo. L LADY'S FROM KENTUCKY (Para) Better than average program picture. A good picture for small towns with some swell race horse scenes. Wed., Thurs. Weather: Good. Rural patronage. Population: 700. Capacity: 250. — W. C. Woody, Stockton TTieatre, Stockton, Mo. LET FREEDOM RING (M-G-M) If your patrons like their action you can't miss with this one. The flag waving doesn't spoil the picture. We looked for top returns on this one and got them. Mon., Tues. Weather: Hot. Admission: 30-15. Rural and small town patronage. Population: 1,500. Capacity: 250. — G. B. Woodbury, Bethel Theatre, Bethel, Vt. LUCKY NIGHT (M-G-M) Two of the best stars in the business in a story that has one or the other drunk threefourths of the time and don't think the cusr tomers don't tell you about these things. I fail to see any thing romantic about a drunk, and I am not a prohibitionist. You should serve Bror^os ■'■'’♦h ^h’s. Sun., >4on., Tues. Weather: Hot. Rural patronage. Population: 700. — W. O. Woody, Stockton Theatre, Stockton, Mo. M MAN ABOUT TOWN (Para) If you swore as we did never to play a Benny picture again you can forget and book this for good returns. We played it only one night and were sorry. We packed them in. Rochester was the draw I guess.. Sunday. Weather: Hot. Admission: 30-15. Rural and small town patronage. Population: 1,500. Capacity: 250. — G. B. Woodbury, Bethel Theatre, Bethel, Vt. MAN ABOUT TOWN (Para) Plenty of giggles and laughs. Rochester steals the show from Benny. Piay up "Rochester" as he certainly does a swell job. Biz slow due to extreme hot weather. Thurs. Weather: Hot. Admiss,ion: 25-20-10. Family patronage. Capacity: 950. — Michael J. Carroll, American Theatre, Bridgeport, Conn. MAN OF CONQUEST (Rep) Boy, what a picture! Congratulations, Republic; It's as big as the biggest and as good as the best. Critics might be able to pick flaws in this picture, but it pleased the paying critics in my town. So many of them crowded around me after the show to tell me how well they liked it, it looked like a DeMille mob scene. Wed., Thurs. Rural patronage. Population: 700. Capacity: 250. — W. O. Woody, Stockton Theatre, Stockton, Mo. 116 BOXOFFICE :: August 26, 1939