Motion Picture Daily (July–Sept 1938)

Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture Daily
Date:
July–Sept 1938
Publisher:
New York [Motion picture daily, inc.]
Volume:
Motion Picture Daily (July–Sept 1938)
Leaf #:
00046
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:
July 18, 2024
Something wrong or inaccurate about this page? Let us Know!

Thanks for helping us continually improve the quality of the Lantern search engine for all of our users! We have millions of scanned pages, so user reports are incredibly helpful for us to identify places where we can improve and update the metadata.

Please describe the issue below, and click "Submit" to send your comments to our team! If you'd prefer, you can also send us an email to mhdl@commarts.wisc.edu with your comments.




We use Optical Character Recognition (OCR) during our scanning and processing workflow to make the content of each page searchable. You can view the automatically generated text below as well as copy and paste individual pieces of text to quote in your own work.

Text recognition is never 100% accurate. Many parts of the scanned page may not be reflected in the OCR text output, including: images, page layout, certain fonts or handwriting.

MOTION PICTURE DAILY "Snow White "Hitting Coast High Spots at Lower Prices 6 "Blockade" Is San Francisco 2nd Week Win San Francisco, July 6. — "Blockade" was a second week draw at the United Artists, the $8,000 gross going $1,000 over the line in an otherwise dull week. "Three Blind Mice" and "Torchy Blane in Panama" garnered a good $14,000 at the Warfield. Total first run business was $74,750. (Average is $87,800). Estimated takings : Week Ending June 28: "MAID'S NIGHT OUT" (RKO) GOLDEN GATE — (2,850), 35c-40c-55c, 7 days. Stage, vaudeville. Gross: $12,900. (Average, $16,000) Week Ending June 29: "CRIME SCHOOL" (W. B.) "SWISS MISS" (M-G-M) ST. FRANCIS — (1,400), 15c-35c-40c-55c75c, 7 days, 2nd week (moved over from Fox). Gross: $6,000. (Average, $7,000) "JOSETTE" (ZOth-Fox) "HUNTED MEN" (Para.) PARAMOUNT — (2,740) , 15c-35c -40c 55c 75c, 7 days. Gross: $11,000. (Average, $15,000) "BLOCKADE" (U. A.) UNITED ARTISTS— (1,200), 15c-35c-40c55c-65c, 7 days, 2nd week. Gross: $8,000. (Average, $7,000) "WHITE BANNERS" (W. B.) "WHEN WERE YOU BORN?" (W.B.) FOX — (5,000), 15c-35c-40c-55c-75c, 7 days. Gross: $12,500. (Average, $17,000) "GANGS OF NEW YORK" (Republic) "UNDER WESTERN STARS" (Republic) ORPHEUM— (2,440), 15c-35c-40c-55c, 7 days. Gross: $6,200. (Average, $8,500) Week Ending June 30: "THREE BLIND MICE" <Z0th-Fox) "TORCHY BLANE IN PANAMA" (W.B.) WARFIELD— (2,680), 15c-35c-40c-55c-75c, 7 days. Gross: $14,000. (Average, $13,000) "INVISIBLE ENEMY" (Republic) "SPRINGTIME IN THE ROCKIES" (Republic) EMBASSY— (1,400), 25c-30c-40c, 7 days. Gross: $3,000. (Average, $5,000) Week Ending July 1: "THE WALTZ PRINCESS" (Zwicker) CLAY— (400), 15c-35c-40c, 7 days. Gross: $1,150. (Average, $1,300) "Dr. Hallet" Dual Oklahoma's Leader Oklahoma City, July 6. ■ — "The Crime of Dr. Hallet," on a dual with "Rascals," made the best showing in a week of consistently weak grosses. It pulled $1,800, an average figure, at the Liberty in four days. "Lost Horizon," a reissue, and "All American Sweetheart," turned in a fair $2,400 at the State. Total first run business was $16,000. Average is $17,200. Estimated takings for the week ending June 23 : "RASCALS" (20th-Fox) "THE CRIME OF DR. HALLET" (Univ.) LIBERTY — (1,200), 20c-25c, 4 days. Gross: $1,800. (Average. $1,800) "DOUBLE DANGER" (RKO) "BEHIND THE MIKE" (Univ.) LIBERTY— (1,200), 20c-25c, 3 days. Gross: $600. (Average, $700) "BLOCKADE" (U.A.) MIDWEST— (1,500), 25c-35c-40c, 7 davs. Gross: $3,900. (Average. $4,500) "LOST HORIZON" (Col.) (Reissue) "ALL AMERICAN SWEETHEART" (Col.) STATE— (1,100), 20c-25c, 7 days. Gross: $2,400. (Average, $2,500) "HOLD THAT KISS" (M-G-M) TOWER— (1,000), 25c-35c, 7 days. Gross: $2,300. (Average, $2,500) Week Ending June 22: "THE TOY WIFE" (M-G-M) CRITERION— (1,500), 25c-35c-40c, 7 days. Gross: $5,000. (Average, $5,200) Los Angeles, July 6. — "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" seems to be on the road to some more remarkable records in this territory. After playing 18 weeks at the Carthay Circle to a total gross of $214,339 it opened at popular prices at the Hillstreet and Pantages to extraordinary business. At the Hillstreet the $21,000 gross was more than three times the normal take — $14,500 over average, to be exact. At the Pantages the $19,500 gross was $12,500 above par. "White Banners," dualled with "Torchy Blane at Panama," also was strong. It grossed $16,500, up by $2,500, at Warners' Hollywood and took $16,900, over the line by $4,900, at Warners' Downtown. Total first run business was $116,720. Average is $90,950. Estimated takings for the week ending July 6: "THE TOY WIFE" (M-G-M) "PASSPORT HUSBAND" (ZOth-Fox) CHINESE— (2,500), 30c-75c, 7 days. Gross: $10,340. (Average, $12,500) "MOONLIGHT SONATA" (Pall Mall-U. A.) ESQUIRE— (900), 40c-55c, 7 days, 2nd week. Gross: $1,400. (Average, $2,500) "WE'RE GOING TO BE RICH" (ZOth-Fox) "GAIETY GIRLS" (U. A.) 4 STAR— (900), 40c-55c, 7 days. 2nd week. Gross: $2,890. (Average, $3,250) "BALLAD OF COLOTTA" GRAND — (750), 35c-40c, 7 days. Gross: $900. (Average, $1,200) "SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS" (RKO) HILLSTREET— (2,700), 30c-65c, 7 days. Gross: $21,000. (Average, $6,500) "THE TOY WIFE" (M-G-M) "PASSPORT HUSBAND" (ZOth-Fox) LOEWS STATE— (2,500), 30c-75c, 7 days. Gross: $10,790. (Average, $14,000) "SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS" (RKO) PANTAGES— (3,000), 30c-65c, 7 days. Gross: $19,500. (Average, $7,000) "BIRTH OF A BABY" (Special) PARAMOUNT— (3,595), 30c-65c, 7 days, 2nd week. Stage: Harriet Wilson and her Hollywood Symphony, Armand Chirot. Gross: $16,500. (Average, $18,000) "WHITE BANNERS" (W. B.) "TORCHY BLANE IN PANAMA" (F.N.) (Matinees only) WARNER BROS. (Hollywood)— (3,000), 30c-65c, 7 days. Gross: $16,500. (Average, $14,000) "WHITE BANNERS" (W. B.) "TORCHY BLANE IN PANAMA" (F.N.) (Matinees only) WARNER BROS. (Downtown)— (3,400), 30c-65c, 7 days. Gross: $16,900. (Average, $12,000) Choker es Men Shifted Springfield, O., July 6. — Bill McCollister has been transferred from the management of the Chakeres-Princess here to the State at Greenville, O. Dick Offenbacher, former assistant at the Regent, has been made manager of the Princess. Frank Collins, manager of the State, Greenville, O., has been transferred to the main offices of the circuit here in charge of the booking, exploitation and operating departments. Goldwyn to Do "Cavalry" Hollywood, July 6. — Samuel Goldwyn will produce "Seventh Cavalry." based on the exploits of this country's number one "show regiment." Gary Cooper will be starred. The picture will deal with the period following the Civil War when the outfit was commanded by General Custer. Actual outdoor locations and Montana Indians as extras are planned. Composer, Too Toronto, July 6. — W. A. Summerville, proprietor of the Prince of Wales Theatre here, has further demonstrated his versatility. In addition to being a member of the Ontario legislature and a former member of the Toronto City Council for years, he has turned composer. Mr. Summerville is responsible for the patriotic composition, "A British Song," which has been adopted as the theme number for the reunion in Toronto this summer of members of the Canadian Corps which served in France during the Great War. "Woman" Gets $18,000 Top, Philadelphia Philadelphia, July 6. — Three days of almost incessant rain, plus elaborate ceremonies celebrating the Swedish Tercentennial in this section (one fete along the Schuylkill River drew more than 200,000) shoved the film business in the red. The only house not to slip was the Earle where "Woman Against Woman" and a large-sized stage bill held up to a strong $18,000. "Blockade" drooped at the Stanley with only $11,500. "You and Me" flopped at the Fox with $10,000. "Holiday" made a weak second week finish with the same figure. Total first run business was $62,500. Average is $73,800. Estimated takings for the week ending June 30 : "COCOANUT GROVE" (Para.) (2nd run) ARCADIA — (600), 25c-40c-55c, 7 days. Gross: $2,000. (Average. $2,800) "HOLIDAY" (Col.) BOYD— (2,400). 40c-55c-65c, 7 days. 2nd week. Gross: $10,000. (Average, $14,000) "WOMAN AGAINST WOMAN" (M-G-M) EARLE — (2,000), 25c-40c-55c, 6 days. Stage: Jane Pickens. Joe Lewis, Dorothy Stone, Minevitch Harmonica Rascals. Gross: $18,000. (Average. $14,000) "YOU AND ME" (Para.) FOX— (3.000), 40c-55c-65c, 7 days. Gross: $10,000. (Average. $14,000) "THREE BLIND MICE" (ZOth-Fox) (2nd run) KARLTON— (1.000), 25c-40c-55c, 7 days. Gross: $3,500. (Average. $4,000) "THE SHEIK" (Para.) (Reissue) KEITH'S— (2,000), 37c-45c-55c, 7 days. Gross: $3,000. (Average, $4,000) "BLOCKADE" (U.A) STANLEY— (3,700), 40c-55c-65c, 7 days. Gross: $11,500. (Average, $14,000) "CONDEMNED WOMEN" (RKO) STANTON— (1,700), 30c-40c-55c. 7 days. Gross: $4,500. (Average. $7,000) McGinnis Booking Hoxie Hope, Ark., July 6. — Jack Hoxie, cowboy star, is being booked by R. V. McGinnis for personal appearances in various sections of this state. Thursday, July 7, 1938 "Mice" Dual High in Dull Seattle Week Seattle, July 6. — "Three Blind Mice," dualled with "Hunted Men," I made the best showing in a dull \\|T\ with hot weather and sports c-v" J combining to affect business. The $6,650 take was $350 below par. The bill was moved to the Blue Mouse. "Crime School" and "Goodbye Broadway" took $5,400 at the Orpheum, a weak showing, but the films moved to the Music Box. Total first run business was $30,700. Average is $36,500. Estimated takings for the week ending July 1 : LOUIS-SCHMELING FIGHT (S. R.) "LAW OF THE UNDERWORLD" (RKO) BLUE MOUSE— (950), 10c-40c-55c, 5 days. Gross: $2,800. (Average, $4,000) "THREE BLIND MICE" (20th-Fox) "HUNTED MEN" (Para.) FIFTH AVENUE— (2,500), 30c-40c-55c, 7 days. Gross: $6,650. (Average, $7,000) "HOLIDAY" (Col.) LIBERTY— (1,800), 20c-30c-40c-55c, 7 days, 5th week. Gross: $3,900. (Average, $5,000) "TOY WIFE" (M-G-M) "HOLD THAT KISS" (M-G-M) MUSIC BOX— (950), 30c-40c-55c, 7 days, 2nd week, extended run from Fifth Avenue. Gross: $2,950. (Average, $4,000) "CRIME SCHOOL" (F. N.) "GOODBYE BROADWAY" (Univ.) ORPHEUM— (2,450), 30c-40c, 7 days, 2nd week. Gross: $5,400. (Average, $6,000) "UNDER WESTERN STARS" (Republic) "ROMANCE ON THE RUN" (Republic) PALOMAR— (1,500), 15c-25c-35c, 7 days. Stage: Vaudeville headed by Earle, Fortune & Pope. Gross: $3,800. (Average, $4,500) "JOSETTE" (20th-Fox) "BLIND ALIBI" (RKO) PARAMOUNT— (3,050), 30c-40c, 7 days. Gross: $5,200. (Average, $6,000) Paradise" Pulls $6,000, Montreal Montreal, July 6. — "Sinners in Paradise," top attraction on a triplefeature bill at the Princess, took first place with $6,000 as against average of §7,000. The Louis-Schmeling fight pictures helped. "Gold Diggers in Paris," single hit at the Palace, grossed $8,000 as compared with average of $11,000, the French angle to the theme proving a draw with the French-Canadian population. Total first run business was $24,000. Average is $32,500. "YELLOW JACK" (M-G-M) "HOLD THAT KISS" (M-G-M) CAPITOL— (2,547), 25c-35c-40c-50c-60c. ', days. Gross: $6,500. (Average, $9,500) "STELLA DALLAS" (U. A.) ORPHEUM— (919), 25c-35c-50c, 7 days Gross: $3,500. (Average, $5,000). Returr engagement. "GOLD DIGGERS IN PARIS" (W. B.) PALACE— (2.600). 25c-35c-40c-50c-65c. j days. Gross: $8,000. (Average, $11,000) "SINNERS IN PARADISE" (Univ.) "NURSE FROM BROOKLYN" (Univ.) LOUIS-SCHMELING FIGHT PRINCESS — (2.272), 25c-30c-35c-50c-65c. days. Gross: $6,000. (Average, $7,000) Harold Cresic Recoverini Baltimore, July 6. — Harold Cresic doorman at Loew's Century, is re covering from a tonsil operation whicl proved serious at West Baltimon General Hospital. He required ; blood transfusion and oxygen ten treatment.