Motion Picture Daily (Jan-Mar 1935)

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Title:: Motion Picture Daily
Date:: Jan-Mar 1935
Publisher:: New York [Motion picture daily, inc.]
Volume:: Motion picture daily
Leaf #:: 000620
Language:: English
Subjects:: Motion pictures, Motion pictures -- Periodicals
Collection:: Hollywood Studio System
Format:: Periodicals
Contributor:: Library of Congress, MBRS, Moving Image Section
Sponsor:: Library of Congress, Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division
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:: August 28, 2022

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16 MOTION PICTURE DAILY Tuesday, February 26, 1935 66 Spring" Hits $18,500 High, Philadelphia Philadelphia, Feb. 25. — "One More Spring," with $18,500 for seven days at the Fox, did the best business here last week, though it couldn't negotiate the anticipated second week. One of the best comparative figures was the $9,500 scored by "The Scarlet Pimpernel" in its second week at the Aldine. The Earle topped the mark with $14,500 for "Winning Ticket" and its stage show, while "Devil Dogs of the Air" got a good $14,000 for eight days at the Stanley. Total first run business was $103,000. Average is $106,700. Estimated takings for the week ending Feb. 21 : "THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL" (U. A.) ALDINE— (1,200), 35c-40c-55c, 6 days, 2nd week. Gross: $9,500. (Average, $7,000) "THE GILDED LILY" (Para.) (Second Run) ARCADIA— (600), 25c-40c-50c, 8 days. Gross: $2,900. (Average, 6 days, $2,400) "NIGHT IS YOUNG" (M-G-M) BOYD— (2,400), 35c-40c-55c, 5 days. Gross: $6,500. (Average, 6 days, $12,000) "WINNING TICKET" (M-G-M) EARLE— (2,000), 25c-35c-40c-55c, 6 days. Stage: Salici Varieties, Hal Menken's revue, Grace Doro. Gross: $14,500. (Average, $12,000) "ONE MORE SPRING" (Fox) FOX— (3,000), 40c-55-65c, 7 days. Stage: Helen Compton, Bryn Mawr Orchestra. Gross: $18,500. (Average, 6 days, $12,000) "ENCHANTED APRIL" (Radio) KARLTON— (1,000), 25c-35c-40c, 6 days. Gross: $3,000. (Average, $3,500) "DAVID COPPERFIELD" (M-G-M) (Second Run) KEITH'S— (2,000), 30c-40c-50c, 6 days. Gross: $4,300. (Average, $4,000) "THE GOLD FAIRY" (Univ.) ROXY-MASTBAUM— (4,800), 40c-55c-65c, 6 days. Stage: Roxy Revue. Gross. $27,000. (Average, $33,000) "DEVIL DOGS OF THE AIR" (Warners) STANLEY — (3,700), 35c-40c-55c, 8 days. Gross: $14,000. (Average, 6 days, $12,000) "MILLS OF THE GODS" (Col.) STANLEY— (1,700), 30c-40c-50c, 4 days. Gross: $2,800. (Average, 6 days, $6,000) "Colonel" $9,600 Smash in Portland Portland, Feb. 25.— "The Little Colonel" was a sensation here last week. It nearly doubled the normal take at the Paramount by piling up $9,600, over par by $4,600. Total first run business was $30,900. Average is $25,000. Estimated takings for the week ending Feb. 16 : "DAVID COPPERFIELD" (M-G-M) BROADWAY— (1,912), 25c-35c-40c, 7 days. (Third downtown week.) Gross: $6,500. (Average, $5,000) "EVERGREEN" (Gaumont-British) "ENTER MADAME" (Para.) MAYFAIR— (1,700), 25c-35c-40c, 7 days. Grass: $3,000. (Average, $3,000) "IMITATION OF LIFE" (Univ.) "BABBITT" (F. N.) (Second Run) ORIENTAL — (2,040), 15c-25c, 7 days. Gross: $1,800. (Average, $2,000) "WEST OF THE PECOS" (Para.) ORPHEUM— (1,700), 25c-35c-40c, 7 days. Stage show. Gross: $6,000. (Average, $5,000) "THE LITTLE COLONEL" (Fox) PARAMOUNT — (3,008), 25c-35c-40c, 7 days. Stage show. Gross: $9,600. (Average, $5,000) "SEQUOIA" (M-G-M) UNITED ARTISTS — (945), 25c-35c-49c, 7 days, 2nd week. Gross: $4,900. (Average, $5,000) Hollywood Personals Hollywood, Feb. 25.— W. S. Van Dyke off on his first vacation in 10 years . . . the director is taking in the Mardi Gras in New Orleans and hopes to get there before the M.P.T.O.A. convention ends. . . . William Henry spotted in "China Seas" at M-G-M. Reginald Denny goes into "Anna Karenina," which stars Greta Garbo at M-G-M. . . . Anna Demetrio, noted Italian historian, actress and stage director, threw a big party for Director Ralph Murphy and the cast of "MacFadden's Flats" the other night — spaghetti and everything. Katherine Hepburn and a party of friends flew to Boulder Dam over weekend, and viewed the project. Darcy Corrigan and Grizelda Harvey in Radio's "The Informer." ... Suzanne Kaaron and Paul Stanton in "Strangers AH" at the same studio. . . . Mascot building a number of permanent outdoor sets. . . . Edward Small goes into action on "Washington Correspondent." Will Rogers gets seven days off on "Doubting Thomas" and hops a plane for Chicago. . . . Chester Morris gets lead in M-G-M's "B.I.D.J." "Wings" Gets Twin Cities' Top, $11,000 Minneapolis, Feb. 25. — "Wings in the Dark" proved a good draw on both sides of the river. It went $1,000 over the line for a gross of $5,000 at the Century here, and took $6,000, up by $500, at the St. Paul Paramount. "Kid Millions" was strong at $6,000 in the State here. "Evergreen" held up to $3,000 in its second week at the World. "I Sell Anything," helped by Olsen and Johnson at the St. Paul Orpheum, reached $5,000, up by $1,000. Total first run business in Minneapolis $24,800. Average is $23,000. Total for St. Paul was $19,000. Average is $16,500. Estimated takings : Minneapolis: Week Ending Feb. 20: "WINGS IN THE DARK" (Para.) CENTURY— (1,650), 25c-40c, 7 days. Gross: $5,000. (Average, $4,000) "THE WHITE COCKATOO" (Warners) LYRIC— (1,238), 20c-25c, 7 days. Gross: $1,300. (Average, $1,500) Week Ending Feb. 21: "THE GOOD FAIRY" (Univ.) ORPHEUM— (2,900), 25c-40c, 7 days. Five acts of vaudeville. Gross: $6,000. (Average, $5,500) "KID MILLIONS" (U. A.) STATE— (2,300), 25c-40c, 7 days. Gross: $6,000. (Average, $5,500) "I'VE BEEN AROUND" (Univ.) PALACE— (900), 15c-25c, 7 days. Five acts vaudeville. Gross: $2,000. (Average, $2,000) "THE FIRST WORLD WAR" (Fox) TIME— (300), 20c-25c, 7 days. Gross: $1,500. (Average, $1,500) "EVERGREEN" (Gaumont British) WORLD— (300), 25c-75c, 7 days, 2nd week. Gross: $3,000. (Average, $3,000) St. Paul: Week Ending Feb. 21: "THE GILDED LILY" (Para.) PARAMOUNT — (2,300) , 25c-40c, 7 days Gross: $6,000. (Average, $5,500) "WINGS IN THE DARK" (Para.) RIVIERA— (1,200), 25c-40c, 7 days. Gross: $4,000. (Average, $3,500) "I SELL ANYTHING" (F. N.) ORPHEUM— (2,000), 25c-40c, 7 days. Olsen and Johnson heading vaudeville. Gross: $5,000. (Average, $4,000) "BABOONA" (Fox) TOWER-(1,000), 15c-25c, 7 days. Gross: $1,500. (Average, $1,500) "NARCOTIC" (State Rights) WORLD-— (300), 25c-35c, 7 days. Gross: $2,500. (Average, $1,500) "Wings" Hits Big $5,500, Denver High Denver, Feb. 25. — "Wings in the Dark" was the big noise of the week. It started out with standees and held up in spite of the counter-attractions of outdoor spots with perfect weather. The $5,500 gross was over the line by $1,500. All other houses were under par. Total first run business was $18,700. Average is $20,500. Estimated takings for the week ending Feb. 21 : "UNDER PRESSURE" (Fox) ALADDIN— (1,500), 25c-35c-50c, 7 days. Gross: $2,000. (Average, $2,500) "WINGS IN THE DARK" (Para.) DENHAM— (1,500), 25c-35c-50c, 7 days. Gross: $5,500. (Average, $4,000) "ONE MORE SPRING" (Fox) DENVER— (2,500), 25c-35c-50c, 7 days. Gross: $5,500. (Average, $6,000) "SEQUOIA" (M-G-M) ORPHEUM— (2,600), 25c-35c-50c, 7 days. Gross: $4,000. (Average, $6,000) "DAVID COPPERFIELD" (M-G-M) PARAMOUNT— (2,000), 25c-40c, 3 days following 4 on last week and a big week at the Denver. Gross: $900. "RED HOT TIRES" (F. N.) "MAYBE IT'S LOVE" (F. N.) PARAMOUNT— (2,000), 2Sc-40c, 4 days. Gross: $850. (Average for week, $2,000) Tupilan in Boston Job Boston, Feb. 25. — Here from New York, Ira Tupilan has been installed as manager of the Majestic. Vincent Grater is assistant. The downtown house has been opened for foreign product by Levrad, Inc. The Majestic, recently bombed, is now a union house. Baily Back on Coast Hollywood, Feb. 25. — Tom Baily, head of the Paramount publicity department, has returned to the studio after a trip in which he visited 15 key cities west of the Mississippi. He was away for two weeks. Fox Signs June Knight Hollywood, Feb. 25. — June Knight has been definitely set by Fox for the lead in "Red Heads on Parade." She will have her hair dyed red for the role opposite John Boles. "Copperfield" Holds Up for 2d Loop Week Chicago, Feb. 25.— Taking $20,000 for its second week at the United Artists, "David Copperfield" was the best straight film draw on the Loop. This is $3,000 over normal for a first week. Business was generally good. "Wings in the Dark" was up by $12,400 on a $47,000 gross at the Chicago. Earl Carroll's "Vanities" on the stage helped. "Charlie Chan in Paris" was strong at the Oriental with a gross of $17,000. "Devil Dogs of the Air" had a good second week at the Roosevelt with $12,O0C Total first run business was $143,500. Average is $127,600. Estimated takings : Week Ending Feb. 21: "WINGS IN THE DARK" (Para.) CHICAGO— (4,000), 25c-50c-68c, 7 days. Stage: Earl Carroll Vanities with Ken Murray. Gross: $47,000. (Average, $34,600) "CHARLIE CHAN IN PARIS" (Fox) ORIENTAL— (3,940), 25c-40c, 7 days. Stage: Henry Busse and orchestra, vaudeville. Gross: $17,000. (Average, $15,000) "THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD" (Universal) PALACE— (250), 25c-35c-50c, 7 days. Stage: James Melton, Stepin Fetchit, Tim & Irene. Gross: $15,000. (Average, $22,000) "BABOONA" (Fox) GARRICK— (900), 25c-35c-40c, 7 days. Gross: $8,500. (Average, $5,000) "DEVIL DOGS OF THE AIR" (Warners) ROOSEVELT— (1,591), 25c-35c-50c, 2nd week, 8 days. Gross: $12,000. (Average, $11,000) Week Ending Feb. 22: "THE COUNTY CHAIRMAN" (Fox) APOLLO— (1,400), 25c-35c-50c, 7 days. Gross: $11,000. (Average, $8,000) "STRANGE WIVES" (Univ.) STATE-LAKE — (2,776), 20c-25c-35c, 7 days. Stage: Emerson's Mountaineers and others. Gross: $13,000. (Average, $15,000) Week Ending Feb. 25: "DAVID COPPERFIELD" (M-G-M) UNITED ARTISTS— (1,700), 30c-40c-60c, 2nd week, 7 days. Gross: $20,000. (Average, $17,000) "Band Plays" with Show Big in Omaha Omaha, Feb. 25. — A combination of "The Band Plays On" and a stage show which included the Three X Sisters, Frank Libuse and others, pulled the big money here in three days last week, $7,600. This is $3,100 over average for a full week. The only other profitable attraction in town was a dual consisting of "Carnival" and "Gentlemen Are Born," which was $1,000 up on a gross of $4,500 at the Brandeis. Total first run business was $21,700. Average is $19,500. Estimated takings : Week Ending Feb. 17: "THE BAND PLAYS ON" (M-G-M) PARAMOUNT— (2,800), 25c-35c-55c, 3 days. Stage: Three X Sisters, Frank Libuse, The Lucky Boys, O'Connor Family, Mattison's Rhythms. Gross: $7,600. (Average, $4,500) Week Ending Feb. 21: "THE IRON DUKE" (G. B.) "I'VE BEEN AROUND" (Univ.) PARAMOUNT — (2,200), 25c-35c, 4 days. Gross: $2,200. (Average, $4,000) Week Ending Feb. 20: "CARNIVAL" (Col.) "GENTLEMEN ARE BORN" (Warners) BRANDEIS— (1,200), 25c-35c-40c, 8 days. Gross: $4,500. (Average, $3,500) Week Ending Feb. 21: "BORDERTOWN" (Warners) "EVERGREEN" (G. B.) ORPHEUM— (3,000), 25c-40c, 7 days. Gross: $7,400. ' (Average, $7,500)