The Canadian Independent (Nov 1, 1936)

Nov. 1, 1936 Wm /56UED FOR THE BENEFIT OF ‘WR (DEPENDENT THEATRE OWNERS ee (PARAMOUNT) OF 1937 Snappy Tunes. BIG BROADCAST Big Names. Office requires. _—_FHE ACCUSING FINGER Heavy Drama, Programme class. of dual bill in small houses, WIVES NEVER KNOW Real good comedy in the usual Charles Ruggles, Mary _ Bolan style. Good for any dual bill. LADY BE CAREFUL This gives off a slight odor. pass it. Everything the Box Alright for part If you have a selection Otherwise make sure you have an ace hit with it. : (FOX) LADIES IN LOVE Misses the mark sadly but has names and “You can fool—_—”’ THAK YOU JEEVES Gets by, but only goes to prove how Hollywood hams can ruin the work of a great writer. STAR FOR A NIGHT : to Is good for any neighborhood house on a double bill. (COLUMBIA) THE MAN WHO LIVED TWICE ~~ Here is something different. _ done. ending. CRAIG’S WIFE Out in front as far as entertainment goes. The only drawback being that it caters to the more sophisticated type of audience. (M. G. M.) ‘KELLY THE SECOND An elastic comedy. A two reeler stretched out to feature length. Gets by through the heroic work of Patsy Kelly and Charlie Chase. OLD HUTCH-~ I have a weaxness for Wallace Berry, who does his best with a weak vehicle in Old Hutch. Alright on a double bill. ALL AMERICAN CHUMP Not up to usual M.G.M. Standards. ters for comedy. | (WARNER BROS.) GIVE ME YOUR HEART Excellent entertainment. Brent at their best with a by Roland Young. BENGAL TIGER Fine fare for Western fans and with no big names. (UNIVERSAL) MAGNIFICIENT BRUTE Guaranteed as a sure fire box office hit. (COLUMBIA) ADVENTURE IN MANHATTAN Should give good returns. badly written. THEY MET IN A TAXI An unique story, well Could have been first class with a punch Bridge gangs Kay Francis and George great added performance kiddies, but a picture Not badly acted, not ———————— eee SS SS eee A higher grade programme. packed with comedy and bound to appeal to the majority. “you came in. PATRONIZE THE ADVERTISERS WHO MAINTAIN IT. A LITTLE CHILD SHALL LEAD THEM Theatre’s out in California are beginning to taxe seriously that old saying about, “And a little child shall lead them.’”’ Some of the big brains of the busi ness have got together and discovered, that. where the young hopeful goes, there also goes mamma, pappa, and even big sister and her boyfriend. ~The moguls have gone even a step further and decided that the patronage of children should be solicited, and that managers should get to know them by name. At this rate, it may not be long before we have a scene something like this: Manager to eight-year-old leaving theatre — “Well, Percy, I hope you enjoyed the film. You know we are always pleased to see you here.”’ Young Hopeful — Sure, i appreciate that but you gotta give me something better than this Western stuff. That may be alright for the Old Man, but I crave Art. I tell you, the motion picture industry is going all to hell. What this country needs is another Garbo.” Manager — “Well, I certainly appreciate your suggestions. Here’s the lollypop you gave me to hold when No! I didn’t take a lick. Good-bye Percy.” —_—_—_—_— THEATRE SOUND SERVICE AND EQUIPMENT CO. Service for All Types of ound Equipment Emergency Service at All Hours Obtain Particulars on Our New “HIGH QUALITY” SOUND SYSTEM —__—__.. Manager, G. CUTHBERT Phone MIdway 974] Day & Night HERMANT BLDG. Toronto Te Page 3 Martin Gang’s wife awak ened him the other night hollering ‘“There’s a mouse in the room; I can hear it Squeaking.” “Well, what do — you want ME to do?” asked Martin, “Get up and OIL rh Ser a The friend of a gambler had been killed in an automobile accident and ‘the gambler went to the wife’s house to break the news to her. “‘Does the widow Gibbs live here,” replied the woman, “But I’m not a widow.” “No?” said the gambler, “How much do you want to bet?” * * * Norman Taurog tells about the talent scout who was in the east interviewing pros. pects for the studio’s stock -company. One day he wired his chief that he had found a young chap with a great social background. ‘“He’s a descendant of Daniel Boone on his mother’s side,” said the telegram, ‘‘And on his father’s side he’s related to George Washington.” “Am not interested in his descendants,”’ wired back the boss. “We want him for acting; not breeding purposes.’’ —————————————_—_—_—_—__—_. ONTARIO EXHIBITORS! Now is the time to unite and fight for new amuseMent tax rates. get to sign the petition you recelved with this copy. COMPLETE THEATRE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES Coleman Electric Co 258 VICTORIA STREET TORONTO Don’t for— eae