Exhibitors Herald World (Oct-Dec 1929)

November 25, 1929 EXHIBITORS HERALD-WORLD 71 than this one. It's good from start to finish and intensely interesting. Seven reels. — Robert K. Yancey, Bonny theatre, Mansfield, Mo. — General patronage. RED LIPS: Special cast — Ain't nature grand? And how ! The snappiest college drama we have shown. Everyone liked it. — Frank Johnson, Opera House, Louisville, Neb. — General patronage. FOREIGN LEGION: Norman Kerry— September 9. A good story of army life with a east of mighty good actors. Eight reels. — F. H. Babbs, Stockton, theatre, Stockton, Mo. — Small town patronage. EYES OF THE UNDERWORLD: Special castOctober 19. This is one of Universal's thrill features, but should be called one of Universal's silly features. Positively an insult to intelligent people who wish to enjoy an evening at a theatre. Thank goodness it is short and the agony soon over. Print good. Worth about $2 and express. Five reels. — James L. Sears, Liberty theatre, Humansville, Mo. — Small town patronage. HOME JAMES: Laura La Plante— September 25. Nice little show, nothing to rave about, but it will go over okay. — Frank Sabin, Majestic theatre. Eureka, Mont. — Small town patronage. ANYBODY HERE SEEN KELLY: Special castOctober 12. Okay. Different, will please. — Frank Sabin, Majestic theatre, Eureka, Mont. — Small town patronage. ONE HYSTERICAL NIGHT (T) : Reginald Dienny — October 17. Denny gave our patrons three days of fun. They are still talking about it Not a special by any means, but a darn good comedy. Universal's film recording is the best of the variable density type that we have used. — Carl Veseth, Palace theatre, Malta, Mont. — General patronage. RED HOT SPEED: Reginald Denny— September 21. Denny gets them in every time. That means they like him, and his pictures are always plenty funny. — Frank Sabin, Majestic theatre, Eureka, Mont. — Small town patronage. KING OF THE RODEO : Hoot Gibson— October 15. Good Western. Full of action and interest. Hoot always draws and pleases for us. Six reels. — Robert K. Yancey, Bonny theatre, Mansfield, Mo. — General patronage. THE MAN WHO LAUGHS: Special cast— September 23-24. Having read so many reports about it being a flop, was worried. It was wonderful — a good cast, fine acting and an interesting story. My only kick is, I bought it too high. Universal wants too much for its specials, but this one made a go of it here as to picture value. Nine reels. — F. H. Babbs, Stockton theatre, Stockton, Mo. — Small town patronage. HOOFBEATS OF VENGEANCE: Rex— October 29-30. Just about the usual number from the "king of the wild horses." Did not make us any new friends nor any more enemies. The great battle between two stallions, as heralded by the press sheet, is a big joke. Well, it's our last Rex picture, so let's be charitable. Good print and photography. Five reels. — O. B. Wolfe, Screenland theatre, Nevada, O. — Small town patronage. Warner Bros. GOLD DIGGERS OF BROADWAY (AT) : It's impossible to explain the beauty, the dazzling glittering gowns worn in this big master production. There is no write-up on this picture one could give to explain its wealth of beauty. You will have to see and hear, then you will be sure to know how they made it so wonderful, so glorious and so entertaining. — Walter Odom & Sons, Dixie theatre, Durant, Miss. — General patronage. MY MAN (AT) : Fanny Brice— July 19-20. Good show and no business and we don't know why. Talking and singing clear. Everybody just raving over the "talkies," but they did not come in to see and hear this one. Excellent entertainment for any audience, highbrows or lowbrows. Twelve reels. — Rudolf Duba, Royal theatre, Kimball, S. D.— Neighborhood patronage. MY MAN: Fanny Brice — Might be good sound, but only fair silent. — C. S. Swiercinsky, Majestic theatre, Washington, Kan. — General patronage. FANCY BAGGAGE: Audrey Ferris— November 1. This picture was not liked by my patrons, as they want plenty of action. I consider this picture below the average program picture. Six reels. — E. S. Havard, Perdido theatre, Perdido, Ala.— Small town patronage. STATE STREET SADIE: Myrna Loy— September 18. — Above the average underworld picture, with some snappy comedy, making it a pleasing picture. — F. H. Babbs, Stockton theatre, Stockton, Mo. — Small town patronage. POST-MORTEM It's all over now — that contest to name J. C. Jenkins' new car. Nancy's successor shall be called April Shower, as announced last week. But it may not be amiss to mention a few names which were suggested too late to be submitted to Jaysee. Particularly interesting is the one suggested in the following letter: Editor: I submit the name of Epidemic for J. C. Jenkins' new car. The Herald-World covers the world like an April Shower, so think J. C. Jenkins car covers the country like an epidemic. — Mrs. R. A. Duncan, Duncan theatre, Aberdeen, Ida. But, alas, Jaysee cannot go raging through the country in Epidemic. Instead, his arrival in any country will be better likened to a cloudburst! Here are the remaining suggestions: Grace (suggested by John Foltz, projectionist, Rialto theatre, Alma, Neb.) ; Hi, or Hi-Jenks (suggested by H. G. Ludeman, Cota theatre, Waukon, la.); and Whoopee (suggested by Deborah Finnan, First National exchange, Chicago). THE HOME TOWNERS (AT): Special castJuly 1-2-3. Very good show of the new type, all-talking and oh, boy! How clear the voices! Just as close as anything can be to the talking stage play, if not better. After playing a few others, we found that this picture is the best talker on the screen today. Business just fair in hot weather. Eleven reels. — Rudolf Duba, Royal theatre, Kimball, S. D. — Neighborhood patronage. WHAT EVERY GIRL SHOULD KNOW: Patsy Ruth Miller — October 18-19. Picture was only fair. Title very misleading. Seven reels. — E. S. Havard, Perdido theatre, Perdido, Ala. — Small town patronage. RINTY OF THE DESERT: Rin Tin Tin— Not much of a picture. Too much of the sameness that's in all their dog pictures. Six reels. — F. H. Babbs, Stockton theatre, Stockton, Mo. — Small town patronage. FIVE AND TEN CENT ANNIE: Special cast— Another of those would be comedies that's not worth a thin dime. Worse than poor. — F. H. Babbs, Stockton theatre, Stockton, Mo. — Small town patronage. GLAD RAG DOLL: Special cast— Ran this silent and it pleased. — C. S. Swiercinsky, Majestic theatre, Washington, Kan. — General patronage. TENDERLOIN (TM) : Dolores Costello— About 75 per cent talking, with 100 per cent good recording, ending with a beautiful song and piano accompaniment, "Sweet Adeline." I pass this one as an interesting, well done show, but cannot boast over the box office receipts, as there was not much left for me when the three nights showing was all over. — Walter Odom & Sons, Dixie theatre, Durant, Miss. — General patronage. THE TERROR (TME) : July 9-10. Good show, but not the kind that everybody wants to see. On the contrary, they want to stay away. Nine reels. — Rudolf Duba, Royal theatre, Kimball, S. D. — Neighborhood patronage. MIDNIGHT TAXI (TME) : Antonio Moreno— July 5-6. The best action picture Warner Brothers has made for a long time. It's one of the smaller pictures, about 20 per cent talking, but the sound effects made it real and entertaining in a very speedy time. Seven reels. — Rudolf Duba, Royal theatre, Kimball, S. D. — Neighborhood patronage. EVIDENCE (TME): Special cast— A well acted picture, but didn't mean a thing at the box office. Recording very good. — R. B. Gorham, Auditorium, Hiawatha, Kan. — General patronage. THE CRIMSON CITY: Special cast— September 4. A good picture with plenty of action. Some good acting. All comments were in favor of picture. — F. H. Babbs, Stockton theatre, Stockton, Mo. — Small town patronage. THE TIME, THE PLACE AND THE GIRL (AT) : Special cast — November 3-4-5. A talking picture and a good one. Interesting story, very entertaining. A splendid cast. Good satisfaction here. — Bert Silver, Silver Family theatre, Greenville, Mich. — General patronage. NO DEFENSE: Monte Blue— October 25-26. Slight story, casual direction and poor photography force us to report this one as a very mediocre program number. Little drawing power and just about as little business as could be possible. We see our fate written in red letters. Six reels. — O. B. Wolfe, Screenland theatre, Nevada, O. — Small town patronage. State Rights SMOKE EATERS: Cullen Landis— October 11-12. A good picture, but it shows its age. If your patrons are not too critical, buy it and they will enjoy it. Print fair, photography fair. Six reels. — E. S. Havard, Perdido theatre, Perdido, Ala. — Small town patronage. Short Features (SOUND) EDUCATIONAL BILLY BEVAN COMEDIES, 2.— "Lion's Roar." Plenty fast and exciting all-talking comedy with plenty of scares and thrills in it. (Rudolf Duba, Royal theatre, Kimball, S. D. — Neighborhood patronage.) EDWARD EVERETT HORTON COMEDIES, 2.— "Ask Dad." Nothing much to laugh at, but talking good. (Rudolf Duba, Royal theatre, Kimball, S. D. — Neighborhood patronage. ) LLOYD HAMILTON COMEDIES, 2.— "Don't Be Nervous." Just a fair comedy, that's all. Not as good as lots of silent comedies used to be. (Rudolf Duba, Royal theatre, Kimball, S. D. — Neighborhood patronage.) BIG PALOOKA, Vernon Dent, 2.— One of the best I believe I have ever seen. Sound is great, and you will not make any mistake by booking this one. (L. W. Bevel, Palace Capital theatre, Dyersbury, Tenn. — General patronage.) FOX BENEATH THE LAW, Clark & McCullough. — A funny comedy. (Bert Silver, Silver Family theatre, Greenville, Mich. — General patronage.) ROBERT BENCHLEY— "Treasurer's Report." This is certainly a very funny act. (Bert Silver, Silver Family theatre, Greenville, Mich. — General patronage. ) M GM CHARLES CHASE COMEDIES, 2.— "The Booster." This one was very good. Music wonderful. (Rudolf Duba, Royal theatre, Kimball, S. D. — Neighborhood patronage.) GUS EDWARDS REVUES.— "Mexicani." Pleased 100 per cent. Good recording and good print. (W. J. Carter, Maxine theatre, Croswell, Mich. — Small town patronage.) All in natural color and good photography. Good singing and very rich sets in all colors. (Rudolf Duba, Royal theatre, Kimball, S. D. — Neighborhood patronage.) GEORGE DEWEY WASHINGTON — A very good singing act. (Bert Silver, Silver Family theatre, Greenville, Mich. — General patronage.) KELLER SISTERS AND LYNCH, 1.— An honestto-goodness entertainment, and the best Metio has on the shelf. (Rudolf Duba, Royal theatre, Kimball, S. D. — Neighborhood patronage.) LAUREL-HARDY COMEDIES, 2.— "Habeas Corpus." Fair comedy with some good music on record and good sound effects, making it better entertainNeighborhood patronage.) OUR GANG COMEDIES, 2.— "Small Talk." Here's a real comedy. Pleased 100 per cent. Good recording and good print. All M G M comedies good to date. (W. J. Carter, Maxine theatre, Croswell, Mich. — Small town patronage.) PARAMOUNT BELLE OF SAMOA, 2 This musicale has much entertainment value. In common with most Fox productions, it exceeds ordinary sex stuff. The hula dance is positively gross and so obscene in one part that we closed the shutter for a few seconds. It is not worth what they charge for it, nor are any of the other talking short acts which we have run. We used several of those short acts as an extra inducement on our Saturday night program, but could not discover any added patronage. (A. J. Gribbons, Illinois theatre, Metropolis, 111. — General patronage.) UNIVERSAL BENNY RUBIN COMEDIES, 1.— "The Actor." Rubin puts on a good hoof act, but his voice records like a dying calf. No more of these things for me. (Carl Veseth, Palace theatre, Malta, Mont. — General patronage.)