Motion Picture Daily (Jan-Mar 1934)
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10
MOTION PICTURE
DAILY
Friday, March 23, 1934
"Harum" Gets Big $6,800, Kansas City
Variety Club Chatter
Kansas City, March 22.— The week brought forth two sensations. The first, "David Harum," gave the Fox Uptown $6,800 in seven days, against a normal $3,000 for the suburban first run. The second was "Elysia, the Valley of the Nude," which did near capacity business all week at the 810seat Royal at 25 cents and skyrocketed the take to $6,500. The Royal has been averaging about $2,500. Both films were held.
"Six of a Kind" and "Madame Spy garnered a strong $7,500 at the Publix Newman, which was helped by a onenight personal appearance of Lanny Ross. "Nana," a Loew's Midland attraction, was given an ace campaign, but costume plays being more or less poison in this town, it went only to an average $11,000. A combination bill of "Dark Hazard" with "The Student Prince" on the stage slumped to $9,000 to the Mainstreet.
Total for the week was $40,800. Average is $34,500.
Estimated takings:
Week Ending March "DAVID HARUM" (Fox)
UPTOWN — (2,000), 25c-40c, 7 days. Gross: $6,800. (Average, $3,000)
Week Ending March 15: "DARK HAZARD" (F.N.)
MAINSTREET— (3,049), 25c-40c-60c, 7 days, plus Saturday midnight show. Stage: "The Student Prince," featuring George Hassell, Gertrude Lang, Hollis Davenny, Donald Green. Gross: $9,000. (Average for combination shows, $12.000'>
"SIX OF A KIND" (Para.) "MADAME SPY" (Univ.)
NEWMAN— (1,800), 25c, 7 days, plus Saturday midnight show. Stage: Lanny Ross personal appearance Tuesday night only. Gross: $7,500. (Average, $6,000.) Week Ending March 16: "NANA" (U.A.)
MIDLAND— (4,000), 25c, 7 days, plus Saturday midnight show. Gross: $11,000. (Average, $11,000)
"ELYSIA" (Master Arts)
ROYAL— (810), 25c, 7 days, plus Saturday late show. Gross: $6,500. (Average, $2,500.)
Dickstein Bill Is Hit by K. C. Paper
Kansas City, March 22. — Actively campaigning against passage of the Dickstein bill barring foreign talent, Henry J. Haskell, editor of the Kansas City Star, has sent an editorial captioned "Talent Barriers" appearing in the paper's film section to all U. S. senators.
The editorial, written by John C. Moffitt, the Star's critic, but representing the sentiments of the paper's editorial board, attacked provisions of the bill as placing a premium on "inferior Broadway talent" against importation of players and directors from abroad. The provisions would seriously hamper the progress of the American film industry, the paper declared.
Cleveland
Cleveland, March 22. — P. E Essick and Abe Kramer (substituting for Myer Fine) are "kings" for the Monday luncheon. They brought along with them the entire Peek-ABoo stage show playing currently at the Allen.
Charles (Buddy) Rogers was guest of honor and was made associate member.
Long Tack Sam, head of his own juggling act in the Allen revue, doubled as guest of honor and master of ceremony, introducing the members of the cast. He told the boys that he, too, is an exhibitor. He owns a 1,500-seat house in Shanghai. Music was supplied by Myron Roman, leader of the Allen orchestra. A capacity crowd attended.
New rules were voted at this meeting, covering the ladies. The club rooms, it was voted, are to be open to them every Wednesday and every Saturday from noon until closing time.
Next "kings" for the day will be Nat Wolf and Sid Dannenberg, both of the Warner circuit.
Cleveland Houses Reopen
Cleveland, March 22. — Reopenings in this territory include the Kinsman at Kinsman, operated by Earl J Smith ; Palace, Holgate, by Harold Rush; State, Canton, by Max Young; Barton, Barton, by George Repchack; and the Rex, Alliance, formerly calleu the Ideal, by W. J. Cuthbert
Kansas City
Kansas City, March 22. — Barker Harry Taylor's lyrical ability has brought forth an official club song, in which barkers join at every meeting. Here 'tis, warbled to the tune of "I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover" :
We're members of the Variety
In that good old town K. C.
Work hard all week but we must have some play
So, Monday is our Variety day.
We all are barkers, which means help others
And we'll always wear a smile; Good fellowship is our Alma Mater And that's what makes life worth while. Harry also is official song leader,
while Barker Bill Wagner officiates
at the piano.
Stanley (Fox Theatres) Chambers has been named chairman of the publicity committee.
The barkers are still stirred by the inspirational messages brought by Chief Barker John H. Harris and Chief Wagon Man Jim Balmer of the Big Top at the presentation of the national charter and first ritual initiation. The gala occasion rated considerable newspaper space.
The Rev. R. W. Gardner of St Teresa's Church of the Little Flower and Rabbi Gershon S. Hadas oi Keneseth Israel-Beth Sholom synagogue were among the initiates.
Barker Erwin Dodson shook the Rabbi's hand and said : "Father, we're glad to have you here. You must come again." However, he meant well.
Barker Irwin Dubinsky's housing committee and the directors are haro. at work preparing for club quarters, which, it has been definitely decided, will be in the Muehlebach Hotel.
The barkers have been giving Chief Barker Frank Hensler his "baptism of fire" by merciless ribbing via the telephone. The other day, one of the barkers had a girl call Hensler and inquire about entering her prize canine in the Club's "next kennel show." Not knowing whether he was being kidded or not, Hensler replied: "Lady, we're an organization of theatrical and film men. It's our business that has gone to the dogs, not us."
Barker Ralph C. LiBeau brought back some pointers on club quarters which he gathered in a recent visit to the St. Louis club.
Barker Lawrence Lehman, ill in Menorah hospital, recently received a gift of flowers from the club. The barkers are glad to learn that Lehman is recuperating.
One Night" Garners High Frisco Gross
San Francisco, March 22. — "It Happened One Night" was the only feature to survive a general first run slump here last week. The $11,000 gross at the Golden Gate was over normal by $1,000.
"David Harum" failed to come up to expectations at the Warfield at $18,000. Par grosses were registered by two duals, "Cradle Song" and "I Like It That Way" at the Orpheum and "The Lineup" and "Speed Wings" at the Fox, but elsewhere business was off.
Total first run business was $66,500. Average is $74,000. Estimated takings:
Week Ending March 6: "IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT" (Col.)
GOLDEN GATE— (2,800), 25c-35c-40c, 7 days. Stage: vaudeville, band. Grosst $11,000. (Average, $10,0O0J
Week Ending March 7:
"CRADLE SONG" (Para.) "I LIKE IT THAT WAY" (Univ.)
ORPHEUM— (3,000), 15c-35c-40c, 7 days. Gross: $8,000. (Average, $8,000.)
"SHE MADE HER BED" (Para.) "THE BIG SHAKEDOWN" (Warners) ST. FRAIvCIS — (1,400), 15c-25c-35c-40c, 7 days. Gross: $4,500. (Average, $8,000.) "MOULIN ROUGE" (U. A.) UNITED ARTISTS— (1,200), 25c-40c-50c, 7 days, 2nd week. Gross: $6,000. (Average, $8,000)
"DAVID HARUM" (Fox) WARFIELD— (2,700), 25c-35c-55c-65c-90c, 7 days. Stage: band, vaudeville. Gross: $18,000. (Average, $19,000)
Week Ending March 8: "THE LINEUP" (Col.) "SPEED WINGS" (Col.)
FOX— (4,600), 10c-15c-2Sc-35c, 7 Stage: vaudeville. Gross: $9,000. age, $9,000)
"MANDALAY" (Warners) "COMING OUT PARTY" (Fox) PARAMOUNT— (2,670), 15c-35c-40c-65c, 7 days. Gross: $10,000. (Average, $12,000)
days. (Aver
One Night" Strong In Omaha, $6,750
Omaha, March 22. — "It Happened One Night," following a string of double features at the Hrandeis, had a swell nine-day run ana grossed around $6,750 in the face of stiff opposition. The house is back again now to its regular Friday opening day.
"Beloved," at the Orpheum, along with Henry Santry's band, was in the money at $8,250. The second dual feature program at the Paramount. "David Harum," and "The Search for Beauty," was average at $7,500.
The World dipped under par with "Cross Country Cruise" and "Once to Every Woman."
Total first run business was $26,400. Average is $26,500.
Estimated takings :
Week Ending March 14: "DAVID HARUM" (Fox) "THE SEARCH FOR BEAUTY" (Para.)
PARAMOUNT— (2,900), 25c-35c-40c, 7 days. Gross: $7,500. Average, $7,500.
"CROSS COUNTRY CRUISE" (Univ.)
"ONCE TO EVERY WOMAN" (CoL)
WORLD— (2,200), 25c-35c, 7 days. Gross: $4,000. (Average, $5,000)
Week Ending March 15: "IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT" (Col.)
BRANDEIS— (1,100), 25c-35c, 9 days. Gross: $6,750. (Average, $6,000.)
"BELOVED" (Univl
ORPHEUM— (3,000), 25c-35c-50c, 7 d?vS. Stage: Henry Santry & band. Gross: $8,250. (Average, $8,000)
Harum" Seattle's Best Draw, $7,500
Seattle, March 22. — "David Harum" at the Fifth Avenue, with a take of $500 over the normal $7,000, was the best gross getter of the week. "Mystery of Mr. X" at the Paramount, with a strong vaudeville bill, was also good for par figures of $5,500 and "It Happened One Night" at the Liberty, in its third week, grossed about $500 over the average and wem into a fourth week.
Total first run business was $29,500. Average is §31,500.
Estimated takings for the week ending March 17:
"I'VE GOT YOUR NUMBER" (Warners)
BLUE MOUSE— (950), 25c-35c-50c, 7 days. Gross: $3,500. (Average, $4,0000 "DAVID HARUM" (Fox)
FIFTH AVENUE— (2,450), 25c-40c-55c, 7 days. Gross: $7,500. (Average, $7,000.)
"IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT" (Col.)
LIBERTY— (1,800), 15c-25c-35c, 7 days, 3rd week. Gross: $4,500. (Average, 1st week, $4,000.)
"MOULIN ROUGE" (U.A.)
MUSIC BOX— (950), 25c-35c-50c, 7 days, 2nd week. Gross: $3,500. (Average, 1st week, $4,000.)
"THE MEANEST GAL IN TOWN" (Radio)
ORPHEUM— (2,500), 25c-35c-50c, 7 days. Gross: $5,000. (Average, $6,000.) "THE MYSTERY OF MR. X" (M-G-M)
PARAMOUNT— (3,050), 20c-30c, 7 days. Vaudeville headed by Duci DeKerekjarto. Jules, Buffano's band. Gross: $5,500. (Average, $6,000.)
Harum" Piles Up $7,000, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, March 22. — . "David Harum" hit some severe competition but came out away in the lead at the Midwest. The $7,000 gross topped normal by $3,000.
"Four Frightened People," with 3 stage show called "Goin' to Town,' pulled a strong $7,500 at the Warner
"Fashion Follies" at the Criterior died, taking only $3,600, which i: $1,400 under. "Nana" at the Capito was low. "Love Birds" and "Th< Crosby Case," set in at the Liberty did average business.
Total first run business was $21,900 Average is $20,000.
Estimated takings for the week end ing March 17:
"FOUR FRIGHTENED PEOPLE" (Para.
WARNER— (1,900), 10c-35c-50c-75c. 7 days "Coin' to Town" on stage. Gross: $7.50( (Average. $6,500.)
'•DAVID HARUM" (Fox) MIDWEST — (1.500), 10c-26c-36c-56c, days. Gross: $7,000. (Average. $4,000.; "FASHION FOLLIES" (F. N.) CRITERION — (1.700). 10c-20c-26c-36c-41c, 56c, 7 days. Gross: $3,600. (Average. S5.000. "NANA" (U. A.) CAPITOL— (1.200). 10c-20c-26c-36c-41c, days. Gross: S2.000. (Average. S2.000.; "LOVE BIRDS" (Univ.) LIBERTY— (1.500), 10c-15c-26c-36c, 3 day: Gross: $900. (Average week, $2,000.; "CROSBY CASE" (Univ., LIBERTY — (1,500), 10c-15c-26c-36c. 4 dayi Gross: $900. (Average week, S2.000.)