Motion Picture Daily (Jan-Mar 1941)

Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture Daily
Date:
Jan-Mar 1941
Publisher:
New York [Motion picture daily, inc.]
Volume:
Motion picture daily
Leaf #:
000431
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:
October 27, 2022
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Thursday, March 6, 1941 MOTION PICTURE DAILY 11 'Wind' Draws $8,700, Holds Seattle Pace Seattle, March 5— With five houses showing holdovers, grosses were down. "Gone With the Wind" drew $8,700 in the second week at the Paramount. The weather was mild Caid dr>' -Estimated takings for the week ending Feb. 28: "Come Live With Me" (M-G-M) BLUE MOUSE — (950) (30c-40c-50c) 7 days, 2nd week. Gross: $3,000. (Average, $4,000) "Virginia" (Para.) "Life With Henry" (Para.) FIFTH AVENUE— (2.500) (30c -40c sCc 65c) 7 days. Gross: $6,800. (Average, $7,000) "This Thing Called Love" (Col.) "Phantom Submarine" (Col.) LIBERTY— (1,800) (30c-40c-50c-6oc) 7 days, 3rd week. Gross: $5,500. (Average, $5,000) The Philadelphia Story" (M-G-M) "Michael Shane, Private Detective" (ZOth-Fox) v „ MUSIC BOX— (950) (30c-40c-50c-6:>c) 7 days, 6th week. Gross: $3,400. (Average, $4,000) "Buck Privates" (RKO) "The Case of the Black Parrot" (W. B.) ORPHEUM — (2,450) (30c-40c-50c) 7 days, 2nd week. Gross: $5,700. (Average, $6,000) "Flight from Destiny" (W. B.) PALOMAR— (1,500) (20c-30c-40c-50c) 7 days. Vaudeville headed by Haines Twins. Gross: $4,500. (Average, $5,000) "Gone With the Wind" (M-G-M) PARAMOUNT— (3,050) (40c-58c) 7 days, 2nd week. Gross: $8,700. (Average, $6,000) Speech-Maker St. Louis, March 5.— Harry Crawford, manager of the Ambassador Theatre here, has made 150 speeches before various clubs in the city in the last year. 'Virginia' $10,500 Providence Best Providence, March 5. — The Strand, playing "Virginia" and "Girls Under 21," took $10,500, and "Buck Privates," dualled with "The Invisible Woman," was good for $7,600 at the RKO Albee in the second week. Estimated takings for the week ending Feb. 26-27 : "Buck Privates" (Univ.) "The Invisible Woman" (Univ.) RKOALBEE — (2.239) (28c-39c-50c) 7 days, 2nd week. Gross: $7,600. (Average, $6.0C0) "Come Live With Me" (M-G-M) "Blondie Goes Latin" (Col.) LOEWS STATE— (3,232) (28c-39c-50c) 7 days. Gross: $10,800. (Average, $11,000) "Strawberry Blonde" (W.B.) "Father's Son" (W.B.) MAJESTIC— (2,250) (28c-39c-30c) 7 days. Gross: $7,500. (Average, $7,000) "Virginia" (Para.) "Girls Under 21" (Col.) STRAND— (2,200) (28c-39c-50c) 7 days. Gross: $10,500. (Average. $6,000) "Hoosier Schoolboy" (Mono.) METROPOLITAN — (3,045) (28c-39c-55c75c). Revival. 3 days. Stage show with Marcus All-Girl Revue featuring Hin Low, Sparky Kaye. Flagg and Arnold; Latasha and Lawrence, Roberta Jonay and Ruth Durrell. Gross: $6,800. (Average, $4,700) "Tall, Dark and Handsome" (20th-Fox) FAY'S— (1,800) (33c-39c-44c) 7 days. Stage show with Major Bowes amateurs: Dave Barry. Bridgeport Four, Francis Lacey. Wanda Gibson. Joan & Ernie, Skate O'Maniacs and Ginny Wavne. Gross: $6,000. (Averatre. $5,000) "So Ends Our Night" (U.A.) "Maisie Was a Lady" (M-G-M) CARLTON— (1,526) (28c-39c-50c) 2nd week. Gross: $2,300. (Average "Love Thy Neighbor" (Para.) (3 days) "South of Suez" (W.B.) (3 days) "Kitty Foy'e" (RKO) (4 days) "Hudson's Bay" (ZOth-Fox) (4 days) EMPIRE — (1.200) (20c-28c) 2nd run Gross: $1,900. (Average. $1,700) ' Andy Hardy9 Frisco High, Gets $17,500 San Francisco, March 5. — Business held up well here with favorable weather. The Fox took $17,500 with "Andy Hardy's Private Secretary" and "Murder Among Friends." "Gone With the Wind" took $14,500 in the second week at the Warfield. Estimated takings for the week ending Feb. 25-28 : "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" (RKO) GOLDEN GATE— (2,850) (35c-40c-5c) 7 days, 2nd week. Stage: Vaudeville. Gross: $15,000. (Average, $15,000) "Virginia" (Para.) "Wild Man of Borneo" (M-G-M) PARAMOUNT (2,740) (15c-35c-40c-50c) 7 days. Gross: $12,800. (Average, $11,500) "Andy Hardy's Private Secretary" (M-G-M) "Murder Among Friends" (20th-Fox) FOX — (5,000) (15c-35c-40c-50c) 7 days. Gross: $17,500 (Average, $16,000) "Western Union" (20th-Fox) "You're the One" (Para.) ST. FRANCIS— (1,400) (15c-35c-40c-50c) 7 days, 2nd week. Gross: $5,300. (Average, $6,000) "The Devil Commands" (Col.) "The Face Behind the Mask" (Col.) ORPHEUM— (2,440) (15c-35c-40c-50c) 7 days. Gross: $7,300. (Average, $8,000) "Gone With the Wind" (M-G-M) WARFIELD— (2,680) (25c-40c-55c) 7 days, 2nd week. Gross: $14,500. (Average, $12,000) "Road Show" (U. A.) UNITED ARTISTS — (1,200) (15c-35c40c-55c) 7 days. Gross: $7,000. (Average, $8,000) "They Met on Skis" (C. L. Import) CLAY— (400) (15c-35c-45c) 7 days, 2nd week. Gross: $700. (Average, $1,000) Minneapolis Gives $13,000 to 'Sierra' Minneapolis, March 5. — "High Sierra," with a stage show, did $13,000 at the Orpheum in a generally good week, despite adverse weather conditions. Estimated takings for the week ending Feb. 28: "High Sierra" (W. B.) ORPHEUM— (2,800) (28c-39c-44c-55c) 7 days. On stage, Clyde McCoy orchestra, Gil Lamb, Bennett Sisters, Hudson Wonders, others. Gross: $13,000. (Average, $5,500) "Virginia" (Para.) STATE — (2,300) (28c-39c-44c) 7 days. Gross: $8,500. (Average, $6,000) "Flight From Destiny" (W. B.) WORLD— (350) (28c-39c-44c-55c) 7 days. Gross: $2,200. (Average, $1,600) "Honeymoon for Three" (W. B.) GOPHER— (998) (28c) 8 days. Gross: $3,200. (Average, $2,500) "This Thing Called Love" (Col.) CENTURY— (1,600) (28c-44c) 7 days, 2nd week. Gross: $5,500. (Average, $4,000) "Li'l Abner" (RKO) 5 days "Charter Pilot" (ZOth-Fox) S days "Face Behind the Mask" (Col.) 2 days "Lef s Make Music" (RKO) 2 days ASTER— (900) (15c-28c) 7 days. Gross: $2,300. (Average, $1,800) days, $3,500) 'Wind' in Detroit Garners $19,000 Detroit, March 5.— "Gone With the Wind," at the United Artists in its second week at normal prices, grossed $19,000. The Michigan reported $20,000 with "Virginia" and "You're The One." Estimated takings for the week ending Feb. 27: 7 days. (Aver Sets Weekly Vaudeville Stamford, Conn., March 5. — The Palace here has changed its policy to include vaudeville exclusively one day a week and straight films the other six days. "Back Street" (Umv.) "Meet the Chump" (Univ.) ADAMS— (1,600) (15c-39c-44c-55c) "Street," 2nd week. Gross: $6,000. age. $5,500) , „ . "Flight Command" (M-G-M) "The Thief of Bagdad" (U. A.) FISHER— (2,700) (15c-39c-44c-55c) / days. Gross: $6,600. (Averaere. $7,000) "Western Union" (20th-Fox) "Blcndie Goes Latin" (Col.) FOX— (5.000) (20c-44c-5Sc-65c) 7 days, 2nd week. Gross: $14,000. (Average, $15,000) "Virginia" (Para.) "Ycu're the One" (Para.) MICHIGAN— (4.000) (15c-39c-44c-55c-65c) 7 davs Gross: $20,000. (Average, $12,000) "Hiirfi Sierra" (W. B.) "Kitty Foyle" (RKO) PALMS— (3,000) (25c -39c -44c -55c) 7 days. Gross: $10,000. (Average, $7,000) "Gone With the Wind'" UNITED ARTISTSdavs, 2nd week. Gros< * m. ooo) "Fantasia" (Disney) WILSON— (1.400) (75c-$1.10-$1.6S). $15,000. (Average, $10,000) 'Blonde' and Show $19,400 in Capital Washington, March 5. — "Strawberry Blonde" at Warners' Earle with a stage show drew $19,400. "Tall, Dark and Handsome" took $18,500 with a show at Loew's Capitol. Estimated takings for the week ending Feb. 27-28 : "The Philadelphia Story" (M-G-M) LOEW'S PALACE— (2,300) (39c-55c) 7 days, 3rd week. Gross: $12,200. (Average, $8,000) "Strawberry Blonde" (W. B.) WARNER'S EARLE— (2,200) (28c-39c-44c66c-77c) _ 7 days. On stage: Minnevitch's Harmonica Rascals, Naitto Troupe. Hoo Shee, Roxyettes. Gross: $19,400. (Average, $15,000) "Tall, Dark and Handsome" (20th-Fox) LOEW'S CAPITOL— (3,434) (28c-39c-44c66c-77c) 7 days. On stage: Henry Busse and Orch., Ross Wyse, Jr., and June Mann, Eunice Healey and Ginger Harmon. Gross: $18,500. (Average, $15,500) "Back Street" (Univ.) RKO KEITH'S— (1,834) (39c-55c) 7 days, 3rd week. Gross: $7,500. (Average, $5,000) "Virginia" (Para.) WARNER'S METROPOLITAN— (1,600) (28c-44c) 7 days, 2nd week, return engagement. Gross: $5,600. (Average, $4,500) "Maisie Was a Lady" (M-G-M) LOEW'S COLUMBIA— (1,250) (28c-44c) 7 days, return engagement. Gross: $4,000. (Average, $4,000) 'Smith' Draws Good $17,800, Los Angeles Los Angeles, March 5. — "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" drew a total of $17,800 at two theatres in the second week, . ,500 at the Hillstreet and $9,300 at the Pantages. "Gone With the Wind" drew $7,200 at the 4 Star and $16,000 at the United Artists. Estimated takings for the week ending Feb. 26 : The Trial of Mary Dugan" (M-G-M) "Maisie Was a Lady" (M-G-M) CHINESE — (2,500) (33c-44c-55c-75c) 7 days. Gross: $9,300. (Average, $12,500) "Fantasia" (RKO) CARTHAY CIRCLE— (1,518) (55c-$1.65) 7 days, 4th week. Gross: $14,200. (Average, $17,000) "Gone With the Wind" (M-G-M) 4-STAR— (900) (44c-55c) 7 days. Gross: $7,200. (Average, $3,250) "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" (RKO) "Lefs Make Music" (RKO) HILLSTREET— (2,700) (33c-44c-55c-75c) 7 days. "Smith" 2nd week. Gross: $8,500. (Average, $6,500) "The Trial of Mary Dugan" (M-G-M) "Maisie Was a Lady" (M-G-M) LOEW'S STATE— (2,500) (33c-44c-55c-75c) 7 days. Gross: $12,000. (Average, $14,000) "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" (RKO) "Let's Make Music" (RKO) PANTAGES— (3,000) (33c -44c -55c -75c) 7 days. "Smith" 2nd week. Gross: $9,300. (Average, $7,000) "Virginia" (Para.) "Life With Henry" (Para.) PARAMOUNT — (3,595) (33c -44c -55c -75c) 7 days. "Virginia" 2nd week. Stage: Bob Crosby and his Orchestra with the Bob Cats. Gross: $16,000. (Average, $18,000) "Gone With the Wind" (M-G-M) UNITED ARTISTS— (2,100) (44c-55c) 7 days. Gross: $16,000. "The Strawberry Blonde" (W. B.) "Father's Son" (W. B.) WARNER BROS: (HOLLYWOOD) — (3.000) (33c-44c-55c-75c) 2nd week. Gross: $10,000. (Average, $14,000) "The Strawberry Blonde" (W. B.) "Father's Son" (W. B.) WARNER BROS. (DOWNTOWN) — (3,400) (33c-44c-55c-75c) 2nd week. Gross: $11,500. (Average, $12,000) -(2,000) (44c-55c) 5 : $19,000. (Average. Gross 'Virginia' Scores $13,000 in Buffalo Buffalo, March 5. — "Virginia" and "Life With Henry" took $13,000 at the Buffalo. "Back Street" and "Meet the Chump" at the Lafayette, drew $7,100. Estimated takings for the week ending March 1 : "Virginia" (Para.) "Life With Henry" (Para.) BUFFALO — (3,489) (30c-55c) 7 days. Gross: $13,000. (Average, $12,000) "Hudson's Bay" (20th-Fox) "Tall, Dark and Handsome" (ZOth-Fox) GREAT LAKES — (3,000) (40c-55c) 7 days. Gross: $8,100. (Average, $7,500) "The Son of Monte Cristo" (U. A.) "Blackout" (U. A.) HIPPODROME— (2.100) (30c-50c) 7 days. 2nd week. Gross: $6,100. (Average, $6,800) "Who Killed Aunt Maggie?" (Rep.) 3 days "Little Men" (RKO) 4 days "Barnyard Follies" (Rep.) 4 days TWENTIETH CENTURY— (3,000) (30c35c-55c) 7 days. Singer's Midgets on sta<*e in a revue for three days, featuring Betty Taner. Gross: $7,300. (Average, $7,500) "Back Street" (Univ.) "Meet the Chump" (Univ.) LAFAYETTE— (3.000) (30c-50c) 7 days, 2nd week. Gross: $7,100. (Average, $6,300) 'Strawberry* Gets $13,500, Cincinnati Cincinnati, March 5. — "Strawberry Blonde" brought the RKO Palace a big $13,500, and "Blondie Goes Latin" took $13,000 at the RKO Shubert, where Blackstone the magician and his company were featured on the stage. Estimated takings for the week ending Feb. 26-March 1 : "Virginia" (Para.) RKO ALBEE— (3,300) (33c-40c-50c) 7 days. Gross: $11,400. (Average, $12,000) "Strawberry Blonde" (W.B.) RKO PALACEW(2,70O) (33c-40c-50c) 7 days. Gross: $13,500. (Average, $10,000) "Blondie Goes Latin" (Col.) RKO SHUBERT— (2,150) (33c-44c-60c) 7 days. Stage: Blackstone, magician and Co. Gross: $13,000. (Average, $10,000) "Western Union" (20th-Fox) RKO CAPITOL— (2,000) (33c-40c-50c) 7 days, 2nd week. Gross: $3,600. (Average, $5,500) "Flight from Destiny" OV.B.) RKO GRAND— (1,450) (33c-40c-50c) 7 days. Gross: $4,800. (Average, $5,000) "Back Street" (Univ.) RKO LYRIC— (1,400) (28c-33c-42c) 7 days. 3rd week. Gross: $3,000. (Average, $4,500) "Law and Order" (Univ.) "Bowery Boy" (Rep.) RKO FAMILY— (1,000) (15c-28c) 4 days. Gross: $1,100. (Average. $1,200) "Remedy for Riches" (RKO) "Ellery Queen — Master Detective" (Col.) RKO FAMILY— (1.000) (15c-28c) 3 days Gross: $900. (Average, $800) "Buck Privates" (Univ.) KEITH'S— (1,500) (33c-40c-50c) 7 days Gross: $3,200. (Average, $5,000)