Motion Picture Daily (Jul-Sep 1934)

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Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture Daily
Date:
Jul-Sep 1934
Publisher:
New York, Motion Picture Daily, Inc.
Volume:
Motion Picture Daily (Jul-Sep 1934)
Leaf #:
000502
Language:
English
Subjects:
Motion Pictures, Film Industry Trade Magazine
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
A New York-based daily trade paper published by Martin Quigley. The companion to Quigley's better known weekly publication, MOTION PICTURE HERALD, and a direct competitor to THE FILM DAILY, which was also published out of New York. Established in 1930, MOTION PICTURE DAILY enjoyed a circulation of roughly 5,000 readers most years of its four decades in print (a nearly identical circulation to THE FILM DAILY, but only one third of the readership of MOTION PICTURE HERALD, which reached a wider audience of exhibitors). In the 1930s, the MOTION PICTURE DAILY's editor, Maurice Kann, called on the movie industry to shift more production back to the East Coast. Any productions that filmed in New York received ample attention. New York City never regained its production lead over Hollywood, but the major studios used the Big Apple for their corporate and distribution headquarters. As a result, MOTION PICTURE DAILY tended to focus on economic and regulatory issues confronting the film industry. -- Eric Hoyt, 2014
Date Added:
June 27, 2024
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MOTION PICTURE DAILY Thursday, September 6, 1934 "Cellini" Is $14,000 High In Pittsburgh Pittsburgh. Sept. 5. — High gross here last week went to "Affairs of Cellini." The $14,000 take at the Penn was over normal by $2,000. A dual, "Side Streets" and "Romance in the Rain," also was a strong draw, getting $6,500 at the Warner. With the Fulton open and the Alvin and Pitt set to open this week, the city again has six first runs. Only three have operated for the past three months. At the Stanley, "One More River," booked in for only five days in order to give "Dames" an early start, did around $7,000, and while hardly in the !)lack, this figure was better than expected, since "River" had previously been penciled into the Warner as part of a double bill. Total grosses in four first run houses were $31,500. Average is $30,000. Estimated takings for the week ending Aug. 30 : "SHE LEARNED ABOUT SAILORS" (Fox) FULTON— (1.750), 15c-4nc. 6 clays. Gross: $4,000. (Average. $5.0(X)) "AFFAIRS OF CELLINI" (U. A.) PENN— .?..?00, 25c-50c. 6 days. Gross: $14,000. (Average. $12,000) "ONE MORE RIVER" (Univ.) .STANLEY (.5.600). i.^coOc, 5 days. Gross: $7,011(1. (.\verat;e. for six days, $9,000) "SIDE STREETS" (Warners) "ROMANCE IN THE RAIN" (Univ.) WARNER— (2.000). 2.Sc-4nc, 6 days. Gross: $6,500. (Average. $5,000) 99 "Treasure Island ,500 in Seattle Seattle, Sept. 5. — This town went for "Treasure Island" in a big way, with the result that the Fifth Avenue gross was $8,500, over the line by $1,500. "Whirlpool" and "The Morning After" took a good $4,100 at the Liberty. The weather was hot, but a Potlatch celebration brought a number of out-of-town visitors into the city. Total first run business was $30,900. Average is $3,100. Estimated takings for the week ending Aug. 31 : "PERSONALITY KID" (Warners) "NO RANSOM" (Liberty) BLUE MOUSE— (y.S0). 15c-25c-35c. 7 days. Gross: $.5,200. (Average. $,5,500) "TREASURE ISLAND" (M-G-M) FIFTH AVENUE— (2.450). 2.Sc-40c-5.Sc, 7 days. Gross: $8,500. (Average. $7,000) "WHIRLPOOL" (CoL) 'THE MORNING AFTER" (Col.) LIBERTY -(1.800). 10c-15c-25c, 7 days. Gross: $4.1(K). (Average. $4.(X)0) "BULLDOG DRUMMOND STRIKES "BACK" (U. A.) MUSIC BOX— (950). 25c;40c-55c. 7 days. (Extended run from Music Hall.) Gross: $3,700. (Average. $4,000) "AFFAIRS OF CELLINI" (U. A.) MUSIC HALL— (2.275). 25c-40c-55c, 7 days. Gross: $6,000. (Average. $6,500) "STAMBOUL QUEST" (M-G-M) PARAMOUNT— (3,050). 25c-.35c. 7 days. Vaudeville headed by Billy Bartv. Gross: $5,400. (Average, $6,000) Handling "Bank Nights" Kansas City, Sept. 5. — C. C. Payne, former Des Moines film salesman, has been named "Bank Night" representative for Kansas by R. W. McEwan, territorial distributor. ^^Cat's Paw" Sensational Frisco Draw San Prancisco, Sept. 5. — "The Cat's Paw" was something of a sensation at the Warfield last week. It piled up $2o,000, over par by $5,000. The Orpheum reopened with "One Night of Love" and a premiere attended by several stars. Most of the other first runs couldn't stand the comnetition. Total first run business was $()7,0()(). Average is $()9,000. Estimated takings : Week Ending Aug. 28: "THE LADY IS WILLING" (Col.) COLDEN (;ATE -(2.800), 25c-35c-40c. 7 ilavs. Stage; band. Gross: $11,500. (Average. $13,000) Week Ending Aug. 29: "KING KELLY OF THE U. S. A." (Monogram) "WOMAN WHO DARED" (Ind.) F().\— (4.1.00). lilc-15c-25c. : ilavv Gross: $(1,000. (Average. $7,(KK)) "THE MAN WITH TWO FACES" (Warners) "YOU BELONG TO ME" (Para.) I'AR.\.M()C\T (2.1,711). l.Sc-3,Sc-40c-65c. 7 davs. Gross: .$10.(10,;. (.\veraKe. $12. (KK)) "SHE LOVES ME NOT" (Para.) ST. FRANCIS (1.400). 15c-25c-4()c-65c. 7 davs. Gross: $7.0li(l. (Average. $8.(HX)) "THE CAT'S PAW" (Fox) WARFIELD (2.700). 2.5c-3.5c-.55c-65c. 7 days. Stage: \'audeville. Gross: $26,000. (Average. $21,000) Week Ending Aug. 25: "HOUSE OF ROTHSCHILD" (U. A.) UNITED ARTISTS (I.JIU). l.Sc-.55c-.5.Sc. 7 days. 4th week. Gross: $().,500. (Average. $8.(;(K)) 'Big Moment" Good Draw in Portland Portland, Sept. 5. — Continued hot weather held down grosses somewhat, although holding over par. "Big Moment," plus extra good stage show at Hamrick's Music Box. had a take of $3,500, or $500 over average. "She Loves Ale Not" brought the Crosby fans to Paramount, with "Hell Cat" as incidental, and a total draw of $5,800, or $800 over normal. Total first run business was $23,500. Average is $22,000. Estimated takings for the week ending -Aug. 30 : "BULL DOG DRUMMOND STRIKES BACK" (U. A.) BROADWAY (1.912). 2.5c-35c-4nc. 7 davs. Gross: $5.00(J. (Average. $5,000) "THEIR BIG MOMENT" (Radio) HAMRICK'S MUSIC BON— (2.000). 25c35c-4()c, 7 days. Stage Show. Gross: $3,500. (Average. $3,000) "HOUSEWIFE" (Warners) "ADVENTURE GIRL" (Radio) HAMRICK'S ORIENTAL^(2.040). 25c, 7 davs. Gross: $2,500. (Average. $2,000) "UNKNOWN BLONDE" (Majestic) FANTAGES— (1.7(X)). 15c-2,Sc, 7 davs. Stage show. Gross: $1.7(X). (Average. $2,000) "SHE LOVES ME NOT" (Para.) "HELL CAT" (Col.) PARAMOL'NT-(3.008). 25c-35c-40c, 7 days. Gross: $5,800. (Average, $5,000) "AFFAIRS OF CELLINI" (U. A.) UNITED ARTISTS— (945), 25c-35c-40c, 7 days. Gross: $5,000. (Average. $5,000) Crosby Settles on Coast Hollywood, Sept. 5. — Bing Crosby has closed his New York office and will henceforth conduct all his business from the coast. Crosby's father and brother, Everett, are handling his affairs. Prisoners End Fire Liberty, Mo., Sept. 5. — Prisoners in the Clay County jail here, released to fight a disastrous fire in the Liberty business district, saved the Plaza Theatre from destruction by turning a three-inch hose on its roof when flying sparks ignited it. The jail is next to the theatre. The Plaza is closed for repairs. It is under lease to Commonwealth Theatres and sub-leased by M. S. Heath. River' $8,900 Over on Loop, Doing $43,500 Chkago, Sept. 5. — The fair crowds, plus favorable weather, brought rejoicing here last week. "One More River," at the Chicago topped the week's grosses at $43,500, which is $8,900 over average. The new B. & K. Apollo, which oi)ened Aug 23, ])ulled $13,000 in nine days with "The Scarlet Empress." The Palace was $2,000 over on "Down to Their Last Yacht," which did $24,000. with much credit for the fine showing going to the dance duo of \eloz and "^'olanda. All the other spots were above average, e.xcept the L'nited Artists, which, at $14,000 on the second week of "The .-\ffairs of Cellini,'' was $3,0(J0 under. Another holdover was "Treasure Island" at the Roosevelt. The film played to $15,000, $4,000 over average. Total first run business was $149,900. Average: $114,600. Estimated takings for weeks indicated : "ONE MORE RIVER" (Univ.) CHICAGO— (4.000). 35c-50c-r)8c. 7 days. Earl Burnett & orchestra. Biltmore Trio. Ruth Lee. Stanley Hickman on stage. Gross: $43,500. (Average. $34,600.) First week ended Aug. .^0. "KISS AND MAKE-UP" (Para.) ORIENTAL— (3.940). 2.5c-40c. 7 days. Sally Rand, Cookie Bowers. Ted Cook. Ching Ling Foo, Jr.. Carter Bros., Danne Sisters on stage. Gross: $21,000. (Average. $15,000.) First week ended Aug. ,W. "AFFAIRS OF CELLINI" (U. A.) UNITED ARTISTS— (1.700). 30c-40c-60c, 7 days. Gross: $14,000. (Average. $17,000.) Second week ended Aug. 31. "DOWN TO THEIR LAST YACHT" (Radio) PALACE— (2.509). 25c-35e-50c. 7 days. Veloz & Yolanda. Gertrude Niesen, Harry Rose. Sidney Page. Great Gretanos on stage. Gross: $24,000. (Average, $22,000.) First week ended Aug. 30. "TREASURE ISLAND" (M-G-M) ROOSEVELT— (1.591). 25c-35c-50c, 7 days. Gross: $15,000. (Average, $11,000.) Second week ended Aug. 31. "SCARLET EMPRESS" (Para.) APOLLO— (1.400). 25c-35c-50c. 9 days. Gross: $13,000. First week ended Aug. 29. "WHOM THE GODS DESTROY" (Col.) STATE-LAKE— (2.776). 20c-25c-35c. 7 days. Faith Bacon fan dance on stage. Gross: $18,500. A(verage, $15,000.) First week ended Sept. 1. Milt Smith on Own Pittsburgh, Sept. 5. — Milt Smith, manager of Warners' Belmar, has resigned to go into business on his own in the east. Paul Shell, of the Ritz, moves to the Belmar and Ed ("Hippo") Segal, assistant manager of the Etna, has been promoted to managership of the Ritz. "Cat's Paw" $24,000 Hit, Philadelphia Phii..\i)klphia, Sept. 5. — The "Cat's Paw," "Dames" and a cool weather break sent Philly grosses up in the profit regions and gave the best general total in weeks. The Lloyd film, at the Fox, doubled the average with $24,000 and stays a second. Lloyd's presence in town won liim and the picture much space from tile scribes. "Uames" clicked nicely at the Stanley with a good $14,500, with business apparently on the build for the second week-end at least. Both films are listed for two weeks. Rest of the town was off, with "Cleopatra" slumping in its second Boyd week. Total first run business was $67,200. Average is $59,900. Estimated takings for the week ending Aug. 30: "NOTORIOUS SOPHIE LANG" (Para.) (Second Run) AK('AI)I.\— (6)i()). 25c-40c-50c. 6 days. Gross: $1,400. (Average. $2,400) "CLEOPATRA" (Para.) B()^■|) (2.4(X)). 40c-55c-65c. 6 days. 2nd week. Gross: $7,500. (Average, $12,000) ' HAT, COAT, GLOVE" (Radio) EARI.E (2.000). 40c-55c-65c, 6 days. .Stage: Tommy Manahan orchestra, Bert Walton. Lew Duthers & Co., Mason and Yvonne; Carr Bros, and Betty. Gross: $12,(X»). (Average. $12.(X)()) "THE CAT'S PAW" (Fox) KON— (3.000). 30c-4Oc-65c. 6 days. Stage: Borrah Minnevitch and Rascals; Alexander and Santos. Gross: $24,000. (Average, $12.0(X)) "STRAIGHT IS THE WAY" (M-G-M) KARLTON-(l.OOO). 30c-40c-50c, 6 days. Gross: $2.WJ0. (Average. $3,500) "DAMES" (Warners) STANLEY— (3.70O). 40c-55c-65c. 6 days. Gross: $14,500. (Average. $12.fX)0) "PARIS INTERLUDE" (M-G-M) .STANTON— (1.700). 30c-40c-55c, 6 days. Gross: $5,20). (Average, $6,000) "Island" Grosses $9,000, Montreal Montreal, Sept. 5. — Further return to good business developed last week. The Canadian premiere of "Treasure Island" brought the Capitol to $9,000 par, despite an inclination to think that it was a kids' picture and juveniles are not admitted to theatres hereabouts legally. "The Cat's Paw" and "Let's Try Again" represented $9,500 to the Palace where average is $11,000. Repeat of "Bulldog E)rummond Strikes Back" gave $5,000 to the Princess as against the first week of $8,000. Nights were cool. Total first run business was $35,500. Average is $43,000. Estimated takings for the week ending Sept. 5 : "TREASURE ISLAND" (M-G-M) CAPITOL— (2.547), 25c -35c -40c -50c60c. 7 days. Gross: $9,000. (Average. $9,000) "COCKEYED CAVALIERS" (U. A.) IMPERIAL— (1,914), 2.^c-40c-50c, 7 days. Stage: Del O'Dell; The Parisian Four; Bobby Cardonie & Co.; Lee Shelley; 12 Imperialettes. Gross: $4,500. (Average, $6,500) "PARIS INTERLUDE" (M-G-M) "EMBARRASSING MOMENTS" (Univ.) LOEWS— (3,115), 2.Sc-35c-50c-6Oc-75c, 7 davs. Gross: $7,500. (Average. $10,500) "THE CAT'S PAW" (Fox) "LET'S TRY AGAIN" (Radio) PALACE(2,600), 25c-35c-50c-6Oc-75c, 7 days. Gross: $9,500. (Average, $ll.f)0O) "BULLDOG DRUMMOND STRIKES BACK" (U. A.) "HIS GREATEST GAMBLE" (Radio) PRINCESS— (2.272), 25c-3Sc-50c-65c, 7 days. 2nd week. Gross: $5,000. First week: .$8,000. (Average, $6,000)