The Exhibitor (Jun-Oct 1939)

7 V v» WEEK-END NEWS HIGHLIGHTS Endorsed Allies Move Syracuse — This upstate New York Allied unit, at a meeting last week, en¬ dorsed the report of the doings of the national body at Minneapolis, discussed new season buying, games and giveaways. It was reported games and premiums were not helping business. Business gen¬ erally is about 45 per cent off. Binghamton was well represented and the clearance situation discussed. It was indicated that the Bingo indes have been approached by the circuits regarding go¬ ing single feature. Next meeting will be held in Binghamton July 21, alternating between the two cities in the future. Distribs Action Due New York City — With the return of Sidney R. Kent from South America, a further statement of the distributors’ policy on the code was expected early this week. It was believed possible that !the distribs would reiterate their inten¬ tion of not dealing with Allied as an organization, reserving the right to meet with individual leaders and members. Two New Houses Announced Washington — Two new theatres for the territory were announced. One will be built for Charles H. Olive at Naylor and Good Hope Roads and 2 8 th Street, here, while the other will be erected in Ellicott City, Maryland, for Howard County Amusement Company, Leo H. Homan, president. New Trust Actions Due New York City — A Department of Justice spokesman revealed last week that two new trust suits were being prepared, with one expected against a leading east¬ ern independent circuit. Levy, Abrams Feted New York City — Leo Abrams, new ,U shorts subjects sales chief, and Dave Levy, new local U manager, will be feted today (June 28) at the Motion Picture Associates luncheon. Mealand with Paramount New York City — Richard Mealand has been appointed eastern story editor for Paramount. June 28, 1939 Conn. Indes Meet New Haven — A group of indepen¬ dents were to have met here June 27 to discuss exhibitor problems generally. In¬ vitations went out from several leading independents. Independents in some of the smaller towns are concerned with a measure awaiting the Governor’s signature which would give the local police chief the power to make theatres pay for the serv¬ ices of a policeman at each performance. Some of the larger cities now are subject to such a law, but not the smaller towns. Exhibs claim such an additional overhead would be excessive. Loew Center Opens New York City — The new LoewMetro World’s Pair Information Centre, 46th Street, between Broadway and Sev¬ enth Avenue, opens today (June 28) for the use of the public. A complete infor¬ mation service is available to the public. Picture Pioneers Meet New York City — First dinner "con¬ ference” of the executive committee of the Picture Pioneers, composed of 2 5year men in the industry, takes place here June 29. Senate to Call Neely Bill Washington — The Senate is expected to bring the Neely Bill to the floor for discussion this week, according to Charles H. Olive, national secretary, Allied States Association. j Answers To Be Filed New York City — All major defend¬ ants, excluding Columbia and UA, are expected to file answers in the govern¬ ment equity suit today (June 28). Scranton Kayos Daylight Scranton, Pennsylvania — Daylight saving was killed last week when Mayor Fred J. Huester said he has no authority to order the clocks moved ahead. Para Officers Re-elected New York City — All officers of Para¬ mount were re-elected by the board of directors at a meeting last week. THE EXHIBITOR Business, Though Bullish, Remains Fair on Broadway New York City — Although business along the Main Stem this weekend was fair in most of the spots, the general betterment of the past fortnight con¬ tinued. "Goodbye, Mr. Chips,” at the Astor, continues to be the main attraction, with "Good Girls Go to Paris,” at the Music Hall, and "Susannah of the Mounties,” at the Roxy, coming in for the better takes. "Daughters Courageous,” at the Strand, started with "Juarez”-quality business, with an estimated $54,000 for the week. The complete report follows: "DAUGHTERS COURAGEOUS” (Warners) — At the Strand, opened Friday, June 23, with the stage show headed by Sammy Kaye and his orchestra, did $27,000 on Friday, Saturday, Sun¬ day. "GOOD GIRLS GO' TO PARIS” (Columbia) At the Radio City Music Hall, opened Thurs¬ day, June 22, with stage show, did $55,000 on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. "GOODBYE, MR. CHIPS” (Metro)— At the Astor, opened May 16, is expected to take $14,000 on the sixth week; Afternoons have been fair, but SRO is used nightly. "INVITATION TO HAPPINESS” (Para¬ mount) — At the Paramount, opened June 7, with Harry James and orchestra, others on the stage, did $12,000 on Friday, Saturday, Sunday of the third week. MAISIE (Metro) — At the Capitol, opened Thursday, June 22, is estimated to do $13,500 on the week. "STOLEN LIFE” (Paramount) — At the Rivoli, opened June 14, is doing an estimated $12,000 on the second week. "SUSANNAH OF THE MOUNTIES” (20th Century-Fox) — At the Roxy, opened Friday, June 23, with stage show, did a fair $16,306 on Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Week-End Previews Philadelphia — Advance shots on week-end previews by The Exhibitor’s show-catchers on both coasts included the following: BACHELOR MOTHER (Radio) Ginger Rog¬ ers, David Niven, Charles Coburn. 91m. This looms as a big grossing comedy, a smart direc¬ torial job from Garson Kanin. THE MAGNIFICENT FRAUD (Paramount). Akim Tamiroff, Lloyd Nolan, Patricia Morison. 78m. Dualler will satisfy the action fans. MICKEY THE KID (Republic). Bruce Cabot, Ralph Byrd, ZaSu Pitts. 65 m. Tear-jerking meller is an action dualler. SHE MARRIED A COP (Republic). Phil Regan, Jean Parker, Jerome Cowan. 6 5m. Nice comedy is headed for best attention in the nabe trade. STRONGER THAN DESIRE (Metro). Vir¬ ginia Bruce, Walter Pidgeon, Lee Bowman, Ann Dvorak. 77m. Remake of "Evelyn Prentice” falls into the dualler classification. Philly Exhib Father Philadelphia — A son was born June 23 to Ben Fertel, local inde circuit oper¬ ator and prominent Alliedman. QUAD.