Motion Picture News (Apr - Jun 1929)

1108 M o t i o n Picture News In Old Arizona (Fox) SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH.— Par. Empress, 7 days, 35c-50c, News. Weather, unsettled. Rating— 95%. AD TIPS — First all talking out-door picture; filmed in Southern Utah, of great interest to Intermountain section ; also magnificance of scenery of Zion National Park. Audience appeal : all ages and classes. — Empress Theatre, Salt Lake City, Utah. Iron Mask, The (U.A.) LOS ANGELES, CAL.— Carthav Circle Theatre (1,650), 7 days, 75c-$1.00-$1.50, Elinor's Orchestra, M'tone Shorts, M'tone News. Weather, fine. Rating— 200% (3rd week). PORTLAND, ORE.— United Artists Theatre (957), 7 days, 25c-60c, Gus Edwards Revue, T. S. Color, M-G-M News. Weather, rainy. Rating— 100% (3rd week). SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.— California Theatre (2,358), 7 days, 25c-50c, Publix Presentation, Cartoon, Fox News. Weather, sunny. Rating— 140%. TACOMA, WASH. — Pantages Theatre (1,500), 7 days, 25c-50c, 5 Acts Pantages Vaud.' Int'l News. Weather, bad. Rating— 90%. TAMPA, FLA.— Weather, fair, warm. Victory Theatre (1,000), 7 days, 25c-50c-60c, Vita. Acts, M'tone News. Rating— 90%. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.— State Theatre (2,300), 7 days, 25c-35c-60c, Stage Show, Organ, Stage Band, Fox M'tone, State Digest. Weather, fair. , Rating— 42 3/4% (2nd week). NEW YORK CITY, N. Y. — Rivoli Theatre (2,200), 7 days, 35c-50c-75c-85c-$l.O0, Par. Shorts, Selected News. Weather, cool and rain. Rating— 100 9/10% (5th week). AD TIPS — Exploited fact that picture similar to "Three Musketeers" and stated, "Here at last." Audience appeal : all ages and classes. — California Theatre, Nat Holt, Mgr., San Francisco, Cal. Exploited film as being held over second week Three Musketeers," with wonderful settings, thrilling situations. Dumas name help in publicity as many readers enjoy his novels. Good for all classes and ages. — George B. Peck, Mgr., Victory Theatre, Tampa, Fla. Exploited film as being held over second week due to public demand. Fairbanks and romantic an^le of photoplay given prominent display. Universal appeal to all ages and classes. — State Theatre, G. E. Greene, Mgr., Minneapolis. Minn. , Jazz Mad (V.) BALTIMORE, MD.— New Theatre (1,600), 6 days, 25c-50c, Fox M'tone, Fox Silent News, "Happy Birthday" (Fox talkie), "Smart Steppers" (Educ). Holy Week hurt. Weather, mild, clear, with some rain. Rating— 45%. AD TIPS — If you can synchronize this, advertise with sound and effects, emphasize Hersholt as screen's greatest character actor in his greatest picture. Play up as smashing big picture of pasion, pathos, brilliant triumph that will lift them to new plane of emotion. Audience appeal : all who are musically inclined should enjoy this and romance will interest and hold many others. — William E. Stumpf, Mgr., New Theatre, Baltimore, Md. Jazz Singer (W.B.) BOISE, IDA.— New Pinney Theatre (1,200), 4 days, 15c-25c-35c-50c, Vita. acts. Weather, threatening. Rating— 115%. Ina Clmre — one of the lovely ladies of the stage. She arrived in Hollywood last week. Pathe plans for her debut in talking pictures, her first vehicle to be announced soon Kid Gloves (W.B.) ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.— Earle Theatre (2,200), 4 days, 25c-35c, 5 acts vaud, orchestra, Pathe News. Weather, generally fair and moderate. Rating— 125%. TACOMA, WASH.— Blue Mouse Theatre (601), 7 days, 25c-50c, "The Bride's Relations" (Educ), Fox M'tone News, 3 Vita acts, Pathe Review. Weather, bad. Rating— 95%. CLEVELAND, OHIO— State Theatre (3,400), 7 days, 30c-60c, "Thin Twins" (M-G-M), Fox M'tone News. Weather, fair. Rating— 80%. PORTLAND, ORE.— Music Box Theatre (1,387), 7 days, 25c-50c, "Whirls and Girls" ( Educ.) , Vita. acts. Rating— 125%. AD TIPS — Emphasized this as gangster talkie. Audience appeal : for young and old who enjoy excitement. — State Theatre, Sanford Farkus, Manager, Cleveland, O. Exploited crookdom end and Nagel and Wilson as pioneers of talkies. Audience appeal : all classes. — Blue Mouse Theatre, Ned Harris, Manager, Tacoma, Wash. Thrilling "talking" drama. Played up fact Nagle and Wilson co-starred. Universal audience appeal. — Music Box Theatre, Andrew Saso, Manager, Portland, Ore. King Cowboy (Fox) CANTON, O.— Valentine Theatre, (811), 4 days, 15c-25c, No presentation, Comedy, Pathe News. Rating— 100%. AD TIPS — The play is on name of Mix and Tony. Also go strong on action and thrills. Audience appeal : family picture, especially attractive to younger boys and those who enjoy outdoor action. — Valentine Theatre, Joe Calla, Mgr., Canton, Ohio. King Of Kings (Pathe) SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH— Gem Theatre, 7 days, 25c-35c, News, Utah Scenic. Weather, unsettled. Rating— 100%. MACON, GA.— Capitol Theatre (1,000), 2 days, 25c-30c, comedy, news reel. Weather, fair. Rating — 80%. Just Off Broadicay (Chester fid) PROVIDENCE, R. I.— Strand Theatre, (2,200), 7 days, 15c50c, Strand Pictorial. Weather, mostly unsettled. Rating — 85% (double feature). Lady Be Good (F.N.) BOISE, IDAHO. — Egyptian Theatre, (1.200), 3 days, 10c-50c, "Circus Time" (Pathe), M-G-M News. Weather, fair. Rating— 95%. Lady Of The Pavements (U.A.) SEATTLE, WASH.— Blue Mouse Theatre (950), 14 days, 25c-35c-50c, Vita acts, Fox M'tone News. Weather, rainy. Rating — 85%. TAMPA, FLA.— Tampa Theatre (1,600), 4 days, 25c-50c-60c, talkie act, Par. News Review, organ. Weather fair warm. Rating— 101 %. NEW YORK CITY, N. Y. — Rialto Theatre (1,906), 7 days, 35c-50c-75c-85c-?l, Lupe Velez making personal appearance in song and dance offering, selected News, third and final week for star and feature. Weather, cool, rain. Rating— 107 3/10%. AD TIPS— Exploit Valez in singing and talking feature, and let film carry itself. Audience appeal : adult classes. — Blue Mouse Theatre, John Hamrick, Manager, Seattle, Wash. Griffith name one of strongest cards to exploit, but play up Valez. Plenty of heart interest and elaborate production. Good for all classes. — A. N. Roy, Manager, Tampa, Theatre, Tampa, Fla. Land Of Silver Fox (W.B.) DALLAS, TEX.— Old Mill Theatre (1.400) 7 days, 20c-35c, Three Vita. Acts, Pathe News. Weather, fair. Rating— 90%. AD TIPS— Exploited Rin-Tin-Tin, Wonder Dog in his first talking picture, and statement. He does everything and now he TALKS. Advertised as picture of Adventure and Thrills in Land of Romance. Hyams received due consideration in advertising copy. Audience appeal : all classes especially children. — Old Mill Theatre, A. R. Lever, Mgr., Dallas, Tex. Last Warning, The (U.) NEW ORLEANS, LA.— Tudor Theatre, (1,100), 7 days, (15-50c), 4 Acts Vita. Vaud.. Fox M'tone News. Weather, fair and warm. Rating— 100%. SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH— Pantages Theatre, 7 days, 35c-50c-$l. News, vaud. Weather, unsettled. Rating— 887c. JOLIET, ILL— Rialto Theatre (2,300), 3days, 25c-50c, Fox M'tone News, Herman Timberg's Stage Presentations. Weather, fair. Rating— 85%. AD TIPS— Contest to find girl in New Orleans who most resembles LaPlante awakened great interest in picture which was followed by ads stressing its spookiness, thrills, chills. — Management of Tudor Theatre. New Orleans, La. Extreme mystery, thrills, chills, excitement exploited heavily. Audience appeal : practically all classes. — Pantages Theatre, Green Pemberton, Manager, Salt Lake City, Utah. Exploit as all-talking mystery comedy with spooky angle giving it thousand thrills. La Plante's name worth exploiting in furnishing chills and laughs. Audience appeal : to those who like mystery stories. — Rialto Theatre Joliet, 111. Leatherneck, The (Par.) ATLANTA, GA.— Rialto Theatre, 6 days, 10c-15c-25c-40c, two Vita, acts, Fox M'tone News. Fair weather. Rating— 110%.