The Hollywood Reporter (Jan-Jun 1933)

Page Twelve l^ilP>©iT[ April 22. 1933 What The Pictures Are Doing In Minneapolis Minneapolis. — "King Kong" at the RKO Orpheum is getting the big break, A splendid campaign of unusual ballyhoo ushered in this unique attraction and it seems to be knocking them over, with men and juvenile trade. "Bedtime Story" — Maurice Chevalier is suffering at the State (Publix). Adverse reviews in local papers didn't do it any good. Opinion from patrons seems to be divided but no one seems at all enthuiastic. The kid steals the picture. May do average biz. "Clear All Wires" — Lee Tracy a favorite in the Mill City, but his latest opus just doing the average take, at the Lyric (Publix). Picture has entertainment but not outstanding, "42nd Street" — In its return engagement at the Century (Publix firstrun ) after an outstanding previous week at the State (Publix) , this musical IS doing big business and will stay for an eight-day engagement. Last week "Gabriel Over the White House" failed to get away to a good start, but built up toward the end, and is a widely discussed picture Title seems to give false impression of religious theme. The suburbans expect to clean up on "Gabriel." Lots of inquiries already registered, and looks like a clean up for the subsequent runs. "Be Mine Tonight" at the World (Al Steffes' 350 seater foreign pix emporium* is doing real business Coldwyn Pleased With Zanuck Deal New York. — Sam Coldwyn was highly pleased when he heard the news of the deal between Joseph M. Schenck and Darryl Zanuck and got on the phone at once to talk over the situation with Schenck. Bankruptcy Hearings for Powers and Wilson New York. — Hearings have been set before Referee Oscar Ehrhorn in the bankruptcy cases of Powers Pictures. Inc.. and Talking Picture Epics. The meeting of the Powers creditors will be held Monday and a trustee will be appointed, At the other hearing, on May 4, Frank R. Wilson will be examined by counsel for the Irving Trust Company, the trustee in bankruptcy. Picture pleases the mob as well as the highbrow trade. This theatre has been doing outstanding business on some outstanding foreign productions this past few months. Gets a great break from Mer!e Potter (Minneapolis Journal's dispenser of star ratings). Potter seems to favor the foreign operas and the World Theatre gets the benefit. *Big Brain* Goes into Production at KBS Sam Bischoff yesterday placed "Big Brain." the Sy Bartlett story, in production under George Archainbaud's direction. A change in plans has Reginald Mason replacing Henry Stephenson. Fay Wray and Phillips Holmes head the cast. George Stone, Reginald Owen. Lilian Bond. Burton Churchill. Douglas Dumbrille and Lucien Littlefield complete the list. Warren Duff and Edward Seward contribute screen play with Arthur Edeson on camera. Raquel Torres Out of Nat Levine Cast Owing to a mild attack of appendicitis, Raquel Torres has been given the consent to cancel her contract with Nat Levine for the spot opposite Victor McLaglen in "I'll Be Hanged if I Do," Conchita Montenegro moves up to replace her. Holmes on Comedies Ben Holmes has been assigned to write the series of two-reelers which Clark and McCullough will make for the Lou Brock unitt at Radio. The comedy team will arrive in Hollywood about May I 5. Mrs. Berres Funeral Funeral services were held yesterday at the White Mortuary for Mrs. A. J. Berres. who died Thursday at her Beverly Hills home. She was the wife of the secretary of the producers labor committee here. Seven Pictures in Work on Radio Lot With seven pictures in production and several more in course of preparation by some of the 35 writers on the staff. Radio is at its peak of activity. The writers are now so numerous that outside offices have been engaged to house some of hem. The company is starting today on The Public Be Sold," with Richard Dix starred and J. Walter Ruben directing, and "Morning Glory," the new Katherine Hepburn production. The others in work are "jamboree," "Flying Circus." "Bed of Roses," "Careless." and a Brock short. ^Gambling Ship' Starts Paramount started "Gambling Ship" yesterday, with Cary Grant, Benita Hume, Clenda Farrell and Arthur Vinton in featured spots. Benita Hume went into the picture on loanout from MGM. Cargan in ^Newsreel* William Gargan is slated to be cofeatured with Arhne Judge in "Newsreel." which Otto Brower will direct for Radio. Allen Rivkm wrote the screen play and David Lewis is supervising. Warwick With Lasky Jesse Lasky has engaged Robert Warwick for a featured role in "The Power and the Glory," which the producer is making for Fox. William K. Howard is directing. MAY I congratulate those gentlemen of Warner Brothers who. when I had finished the shooting script from my original story, "PRIVATE DETECTIVE." must have worked so hard over it to effect so many changes? And may I congratulate, somewhat belatedly, my good friend. Rene, perhaps the finest chef in all of Paris? I have always considered unfortunate my distaste for tripe. RAOUL WHITFIELD