Motion Picture News (Apr - Jun 1929)

Page scan 000105 from Motion Picture News

Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture News
Date:
Apr - Jun 1929
Publisher:
New York, Motion Picture News
Volume:
Motion Picture News (Apr - Jul 1929)
Leaf #:
000105
Language:
English
Subjects:
Motion Pictures, Film Industry Trade Magazine",nyarc-museumofmodernar
Collection:
Early Cinema and Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
The Museum of Modern Art Library, New York
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Motion Picture News was the leading film industry trade journal during the 1920s. Founded in 1908 as a counterweight to the dominant Moving Picture World, the News was the voice for the independent, non-Trust, producers. Later Motion Picture News expanded its coverage to the entire industry, supporting the independent exhibitor with objective film reviews, summaries of programs at theatres across the nation, activities of regional exchanges in the cities with regional exchanges, and excellent coverage of the coming of sound and screenings and stage shots at the major New York City theatres. -- David Pierce, 2013
Date Added:
May 30, 2024
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A pril 6 19 29 1105 Clear The Decks— Cont. AD TIPS — Denny given biggest exploitation with talking and sound effects running second. Audience appeal : all ages and classes. — Pantages Theatre, E. C. Bostick, Mgr., Minneapolis, Minn. Close Harmony (Par.) KANSAS OlTY, MO.— Newman Theatre 2,000), 7 days, 25c-60c, Publix Presentation, Phil Baker & Frank Crumit. Selected News. Weather, fair. Rating— 110%. PORTLAND, ORE.— Portland Theatre (3,068), 7 days, 25c-60c, Publix "Crinoline Vs. Jazz," "Kisses" (Par.), Par. News. Weather, rainy. Rating— 120%. SEATTLE, WASH.— Seattle Theatre (3,150), 7 days, 25c35c-50c-60c, Par. News, Publix "Volcano" Stage Unit. Weather, rainy. Rating— 110%. AD TIPS — Played up as all-talking, dancing picture of syncopated romance and red hot jazz. Rogers and Carroll also exploited. The line "You'll cheer yourself hoarse when you hear Buddy play half a dozen instruments and sing," used in newspaper ad. Audience appeal : all classes. — Newman Theatre, Holden Swiger, Mgr., Kansas City, Mo. Exploit stars in first all-talkie. Play up singing, dancing features, fine cast, back stage angles, etc. Sure winner. Appeal : all classes. — Seattle Theatre, Robert Blair, Mgr., Seattle, Wash. Exploit singing and talking. Rogers-Carroll love drama. Held strong juvenile appeal. Thursday 9 p. m. inaugurated Whoopee Nite. Increased attendance. — Portland Theatre, Charles Pincus, Mgr., Portland, Ore. Cohens And Kellys In Atlantic City (U.) JACKSONVILLE, FLA.— Palace Theatre (1,300), 7 days, 25c-50c, 4 Vita. Acts. Pathe Sound News. Weather, fair ; two days rain. Rating— 75' ! . MILWAUKEE, WIS.— Alhambra Theatre (2,000), 14-days, 25c-50c, "Early to Wed" (U.), Oswald Cartoon, Int'l News. Weather, fair. Rating— 110%. CHATTANOOGA, TENN.— State Theatre (925), 7 days, 40c-50c. Weather, fair and warmer. Rating— 97%. SYRACUSE, N. Y. — Empire Theatre (1,700), 7 days, 25c-40c, Presentation, 2 M'tone Acts, Comedy, Fox M'tone & Int'l News. Weather, fair. Rating— 135%. AD TIPS — Exploit sound comedy with Sidney making "whoopee." Play up bathing beauty contest. Printed telegrams from Sidney distributed, telling of big time at famous resort and announcing beauty contest. Appeal to all classes. — State Theatre, Chattanooga, Tenn. Exploit bathing beauty sequence. Also Jewish-Irish angle. Audience appeal : all who like comedy.— New Empire, Albert P. Kaufman, Mgr., Syracuse, N. Y. Exploited former Cohen-Kelly stories and work of George Sidney as star. Appeal also made on first issue Pathe sound news played here. Audience appeal: general.— Palace Theatre, John L. Crovo, Mgr., Jacksonville, Fla. Use names of cast; stress the line, "Funnier than Ever Because They Talk." Audience appeal : patronage composed mostly of Jewish people. During this week before Easter, good showing picture made is attributed to appeal it has to Jewish people.^-Alhambra Theatre, Harry Wren, Mgr., Milwaukee, Wis. Conquest (W.B.) DES MOINES, IA.— Strand Theatre (1,096), 4 days, 20c30c, "Collegians" (U.), Para. News. Weather, pleasant. Rating— 90%. OMAHA, NEBR.— Rialto Theatre (2,247), 7 days, 25c-50c, Laurel & Hardy Comedy (MG-M), Ruth Etting Vita. Short, Par. News. Weather, fair. Rating — 65%. SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH.— Victory Theatre. 7 days, 35c-50c, News, Vita. Acts. Weather, unsettled. Rating — 90%. AD TIPS — Play up antarctic expedition and tie up with publicity given it. Picture has general appeal altho older people seemed especially attracted to this feature. — Strand Theatre, George Watson, Mgr., Des Moines, Iowa. The South Pole flight theme timely. Tied up with Hearst's "Bee-News" here in advertising since paper was running daily accounts of Wilkins flight. Played up picture as all-talker on 100 per cent sound program. Audience appeal : all classes, especially thrill seekers.-— Rialto Theatre, John Howard, Mgr., Omaha, Nebr. Exploit 100 per cent talkie, adventure in air, human interest and romance. Audience appeal : all classes. — Victory Theatre, Ray Hendry, Mgr., Salt Lake City, Utah. Desert Nights (M-G-M) ALBANY, N. Y.— Mark Strand Theatre, (2,000), 6 days, 35c-50c, Two Vita. Acts, Fox M'tone News. Weather, variable. Rating— 75%. SAN ANTONIO, TEN. — Texas Theatre, (3,000), 7 days, 25c-60c, Publix Act, "Oh Teacher," orchestra, Vita. Shorts, Para. News. Weather, fair and warm. Rating— 75' . JACKSONVILLE, FLA.— Florida Theatre, (2,200), 3 days, 25c-60c, 4 Acts stage show, Fox M'tone News, Para. News. Weather, rainy. Rating— 70' < . CEDAR RAPIDS, IA.— Capitol Theatre, (1,957), 3 days, 10c-50c, "Now and Then," (Para.), Para. News, "Frivolities of 1929," home talent. Rating — 85%. CANTON, O.— Loew's Theatre, (2,025), 4 days, 25c-50c, Five acts Loew's Vaud., Fox M'tone News, Topics of the Day. Weather, unseasonably warm. Rating— 100' { . DES MOINES, I A.— Capitol Theatre, (1,700), 7 days, 25c-50c, Publix unit, "Blue Grass," "Yo Te Arao," song number on Public Address System, Fashion News, Para. News. Weather, pleasant. Rating— 120%. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.— Loew's Warfield Theatre (2,671), 35c-65c, Fanchon-Marco presentation, "Songs I Love Idea," Fox M'tone News. Weather, fair, sunny. Rating— 100%. PORTLAND, ORE.— Fox Broadway Theatre (1,912), 7 days, 25c-60c, F. & M. "Art Objects," G. Stoll, Stage Band, Fox News. Weather, rainy. Rating— 105%. Desert Nights — Cont. ST. LOUIS, MO.— Loew's State (3,300), 7 days, 25c-65c, Charley Chase Sound Comedy, Van & Schenck, William O'Neal, Orchestra & Organ solo. Rating— 90%. BIRMINGHAM, ALA.— Empire Theatre (1,000), 6 days, 25c-40c, "We Faw Down," M-G-M News. Weather, fair, mild. Rating— 103%. SEATTLE, WASH.— Fox Fifth Avenue Theatre (2,750), 7 days, 25c-35c-50c-60c, "Furnace Trouble," Fox M'tone News, Fanchon & Marco Stage Unit. Weather, rainy. Rating— 95%. RICHMOND, VA.— Loew's Theatre (2,200), 2 Vita. Acts, Fox & M-G-M News, Organ. Rating— 90%. AD TIPS — Exploited with both name of picture and presentation, that it was all-talkie. Fox talkie film also played up and special notes of beauties appearing in presentation as was the orchestra. Audience appeal : all classes and acres. — Loew's Warfield Theatre, Dick Spier, Mgr., San Francisco, Calif. Gilbert in desert story is key to its exploitation. Stress him particularly where he has good following. Audience appeal : all classes, principally younger element. — Capitol Theatre, Herbert D. Grove, Mgr., Cedar Rapids, la. Go strong on name of Gilbert and idea of new type of rolle for him. x\ctio>n story, providing plenty of thrills from life on desert. Don't forget sound accompaniment. Audience appeal : high school age and above. — Loew's Theatre, Russell Bovim, Mgr., Canton, Ohio. Lovely theme song, romantic story featured as well as stars. Seemed to draw largely young people. — Capitol Theatre, Jess Day, Mgr., Des Moines, la. Gilbert always great drawing card. Feature sensational diamond robbery and dramatic work of Gilbert, Torrence, Nolan. Play film story as being out of ordinary. Audience appeal : all classes, especially women and younger generation. — Texas Theatre, William C. O'Hara, Mgr., San Antonio, Texas. Exploited Gilbert throughout newspaper advertising. Audience appeal : all classes. — Mark Strand Theatre, Thomas Clark, Mgr., Albany, N. Y. Exploit Gilbert in new role ; also Torrence and Nolan, who made hit with Chaney. Unique theme appeals to everyone, all classes. — Loew's Theatre, Harold S. Evans, Mgr., Richmond, Va. Romance and African nights played up. Audience appeal : all ages. — Fox Broadway Theatre, Floyd Maxwell, Mgr., Portland, Ore. Played up Gilbert to attract local following and fact that it was sound picture. Audience appeal : from high school age up. Women especially like Gilbert. — Loew's State Theatre, St. Louis, Mo. Exploit Gilbert and others in cast ; play up as tempestuous romance of desert. Tease on love angles. Audience appeal : younger element and adults. — Fifth Avenue Theatre, James Q. Clemmer, Mgr., Seattle, Kash. Exploited Gilbert. Torrence local favorite plus new type of thriller in exotic setting. Audience appeal : all ages. — Empire Theatre, Tom Allen, Manager, Birmingham, Ala. WHO are the writers of Record Smashers? are the directors of Record Smashers? are the titlers of Record Smashers?