The Exhibitor (1951)

NT-4 EXHIBITOR BOXOFFICE STATEMENTS SPECIFY ITEM NO. B S 5 Printed on both sides so that complete factual totals for one clay can be kept on one 8V2X 5Vi inch sheet, each itemizes: 1. OPENING AND CLOSING TICKET NUMBERS 2. PASS AND WALK-IN TICKET NUMBERS 3. CASH TOTALS 4 TAX TOTALS 5. PROGRAM, WEATHER, AND OPPOSITION 6. SPACES FOR HOURLY TOTALS 7. MISCELLANEOUS INCOME AND DEPOSITS Made up in pads of 50 per pad, each sheet is punched for saving in a standard ring binder with the date at the lower right corner for quick reference when filed. Price per pad: 25c each Or 10 pads for $2.30 All sales prepaid. Please send check, money order or stamps with order. Sold under money back guarantee. ALL SALES LIMITED TO THEATRES WHICH SUBSCRIBE TO "EXHIBITOR" EXHIBITOR BOOK SHOP 1225 VINE STREET, PHILA. 7, PA. Haverhill, Mass., and Hazen Lyle left the Haverhill theatre to manage the Mer¬ rimack. Work on E. M. Loew’s new Salem is progressing rapidly. Springfield Houses in this city, Holyoke, Mass., and Chicopee, Mass., contributed a col¬ lection total of $6957 to “The March of Himes.’' Checks from the individual houses were presented to Postmaster '1 homas J. Ashe. . . . Samuel Goldstein, Western Massachusetts prexy, an¬ nounced the Victory, Strand, and Bijou, lloiyoke, Mass., as well as Northampton, Mass., houses would from now on re¬ ceive first-runs much earlier than for¬ merly. Clearance of 14 days has been cut to seven. . . . About GO clegymen and theatremen vvere hosted by George E. Freeman, Loew’s Poli, for a showing of “I’d Climb The Highest Mountain.” Fol¬ lowing the screening, the audience was guest of 20th Century-Fox for a buffet luncheon, with Edward X. Callahan, Jr., as host. Dominick Suriano, formerly assistant manager, local Art, and the Strand, Hartford, was named assistant manager, Capitol. The Round Hill Drive-In will be ready for business about May 1, it was announced by Joseph Levine, president, Embassy, Boston. New Hampshire Claremont The first 25 women purchasing tickets at the Mag-net on Feb. 16 and 17 each received a double orchid corsage as the theatre’s part in Claremont’s “Appre¬ ciation Days.” F. J. Cahalan, manager, came up with the suggestion that in the future men be presented with four roses during similar events since he heard many complaints from the men about women always receiving the gifts. Concord A letter from King George VI of England was on display at the Capitol in conjunction with “The Mudlark.” A Senate proposal to license projec¬ tionists encountered overwhelming oppo¬ sition when it was brought up before the upper chamber’s judiciary committee for a public hearing. More than 75 persons turned out for the hearing to register vigorous disapproval of the plan. The measure, Senate bill 28, authored by Senator Sara E. Otis, Concord, was taken under advisement by the committee. Chairman Charles F. Hartnett. Dover, said the committee would hold a closed session on the bill. One of the few to speak for the bill was Bradley T. Calla¬ han, Concord, legislative representative, projectionists’ union. He said the bill would insure that qualified projectionists handled theatre machines, and added that this would provide the public with added protection against fire. The oppo¬ nents contended that the state fire marshal’s office insured fire protection under present laws. It was also brought Manager Frank K. Eldridge, left, man¬ ager, Capitol, Concord, N. H., welcomes legislators and educators to a recent preview of MGM’s “The Magnificent Vankee.” He is shaking hands with Blay¬ lock Atherton, New Hampshire senator. out that the smaller theatres might not be able to operate if the bill were ap¬ proved. The proposal calls for establish¬ ment of a three-member state licensingcommission, which would give examina¬ tions to candidates. The license for a projectionist would be $10 for the first time and $5 for each year he renewed the permit. Laconia Ralph Morris, manager, Colonial, held a preview of “I’d Climb the Highest Mountain’’ for some 100 representatives of local organizations and chui-ch groups. Rhode Island Providence John P. Smith, retired stage electri¬ cian, celebrated his 50th wedding anni¬ versary at a surprise party at the home of the couple’s daughter in North Provi¬ dence. . . . Charles Darby, manage!-, Avon, was set for the state premiere of “Cyrano de Bergerac.” . . . Loew’s State, Maurice Druker, manager, used under¬ lines and lobby posters to herald a recent cartoon show. . . . One of every three families in Rhode Island now owns a television set, according to a survey conducted by William H. Keough, radio¬ television editor, The Providence Jour¬ nal Bulletin. Vermont Bennington Newly decorted, the Ilarte reopened, and will operate on a seven-day basis while the General Starke is being mod¬ ernized. Thereafter it will run mostly on weekends, and will be used occasion¬ ally for road shows. Gerald James is manager. Randolph Jack Champlain, owner, Playhouse, in¬ creased his adult admissions, but not without first pointing out to his patrons that the increase is the first since he took over ownership 10 years ago. The Play¬ house entertained 24 boys in observance of “Boy Scout Week.” Rutland Francis E. Grace, projectionist, Grand, was passing cigars. It’s a girl, Mary Margaret. February 28, 1951