Motion Picture Daily (Jul-Sep 1941)

Page scan 000343 from Motion Picture Daily

Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture Daily
Date:
Jul-Sep 1941
Publisher:
New York [Motion picture daily, inc.]
Volume:
Motion picture daily
Leaf #:
000343
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 11, 2024
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VeJnesdav, August 20, 1941 Motion Picture Daily 7 Aunt' Scores 112,700, Gets Frisco Lead ISan Francisco, Aug. 19. — :pharley's Aunt" and "Dressed to ill" in the second week at the W'ar^d, drew ?12,700. Also in the second |k. "Tom. Dick and Harry" scored 'TOOO. The weather was good. Estimated receipts for the week endjg Aug. 12-14 : Tom, Dick and Harry" (RKO) GOLDEN GATE — (2,850) (35c-40c-55c) 7 «vs, 2nd week. Stage: Vaudeville. Gross: [51.000. (Average. $15,000) Hold That Ghost" (Univ.) San Antonio Rose" (Univ.) ( iRPHEl'M — (2,-HO) (15c -35c -40c -50c) 8 fivs. 3rd week. Gross: $7,800. (Average. K.'lOO) Kiss the Boys Goodbye" (Para.) Shining Victory" (W.B.) i PARAMOUNT— (2.740) (15c -35c -40c -50c) 7 a vs. 2nd week. Gross: $9,800. (Average, 11.500) Manpower" (W.B.) Kisses for Breakfast" (W.B.) . ST. FRANCIS— (1.400) (15c-35c-40c-50c) 7 . vs. 3rd week (moved over from Fox), fross: $5,700. (Average. $6,000) Bad Men of Missouri" (W.B.) RJnsside Maisie" (M-G-M) ' FOX— (5.000) (15c-35c-40c-50c) 7 days. Woss: $15,500. (Average, $16,000) Kukan" (State Rights) CLAY— (400) (15c-35c-45c) 7 days. 2nd nek. Gross: S800. (Average, $1,000) Charley's Aunt" (ZOth-Fox) Dressed to KUI" (20th-Fox) WAR FIELD— (2.680) (15c-35c-40c-50c) 7 b vs. 2nd week. Gross: $12,700. (Average, 12,000) Goodbye* Takes Neat $8,500, Kansas City Kansas City. Aug. 19. — "Kiss the Boys Goodbye" took $8,500 at the Newman in a week of fair grosses. "Charley's Aunt" in the second week ;i1rew $3,200 at the Esquire and ^.800 at the Uptown. Estimated receipts for the week -nding Aug. 12-14: 'Charley's Aunt" (20th-Fox) ESOnRE-(SOO) (30c -44c) 7 days. 2nd week. Gross: $3,200. (Average. $2,200) 'Whistling in the Dark" (M-G-M) 'The Stars Look Down" (M-G-M) MIDLAND— (3.600) (28c-44c) 7 days, .ross: $7,800. (Average. $8,500) "Kiss the Boys Goodbye" (Para.) NEW MAX (1.900) (28c-44c) 7 days. ross: $8,500. (Average. $7,000) "The Reluctant Dragon" (RKO) "Three Sons O' Guns" (W. B.) OR PHFI'M— (1.900) (28c-44c) 7 days, .'.ross: $4,500. (Average. $5.00) ) "Sunset in Wyoming" (Rep.) TOWER (2.200) (30c) 7 days. Stage: .Fred Scott: Jack Hoist & Milady. Lionel ■Kaye and Kathleen. Llovd & Willis, etc. Gross: $6,500. (Average. $6,000) Charley's Aunt" (20th-Fox) UPTOWN— (2.0TO) (30c -44c) 7 days. 2nd week. Gross: $3,800. (Average. S3.000) 'Charley' Gets Big $10,800 in Omaha Omaha, Aug. 19.— The first run f>usiness went all one way, this being *o "Charley's Aunt" at the Orpheum, pood for $10,800. The weather was •extremely hot during the first half and moderate the last half. Estimated receipts for the week ending Aug. 13-14: "My Life With Caroline" (RKO) "The Officer and the Lady" (Col.) BRANDEIS— (1.200) (30c-40c-44c) 7 days 'Gross: $4,100. (Average. $4,000) "Blossoms in the Dust" (M-G-M) "A Very Young Lady" (20th-Fox) OMAHA-(2.000) (30c-44c) 7 days. Gross: ^.400. (Average. $6,000) "Charley's Aunt" (20th -Fox) "Bachelor Daddy" (Univ.) ORPHEUM— (3.00O) (30c-44c) 7 days. Gross: $10,800. (Average, $7,000) Short Subject Reviews "It's a Hap-Hap-Happy Day" ( Fleischer-Paramount) Gabby, the little town-crier of "Gulliver's Travels" is again on view in this color short. The mayor of the town decides to go on a one-man camping trip but Gabby accompanies him as an uninvited guest. Of course, Gabby tries to be helpful but proves to be a considerable nuisance. Funny in spots. Running time, 7 mins. "Unusual Occupations, No. LO-6" ( Paramount) This issue has as its subjects a man who has built an entire four-ring circus in miniature ; a pretty girl whose job it is to pose for amateur photographers at a Florida park ; a man who collects women's hair, and a marine park for many varieties of fish. Quite interesting, and in color. Running time, 11 mins. "How Goes Chile" (RKO) From material brought back by that able observer, Julian Bryan, has been produced the third of three one-reel subjects on South America. At this time, when the future of that continent is of such great moment, this is an important and interesting contribution Running time, 10 mins. "Whafs Lacrosse?" ( Paramount) This Grantland Rice "Sportlight" makes a grand short of the interesting sport of lacrosse. First the camera picks up a group of Indians playing the game as their forbears did. The scene then switches to the college and prep school fields where the game is gaining popularity. An exciting sport and an exciting reel, with lots of laughs. Running time, 11 mins. "The Jungle" (Paramount) Another in the "Fascinating Journey" series. "The Jungle," splendidly photographed in color, shows the deep stillness of the forests and the deadly activity which goes on despite the apparent quiet. There are some shots of elephants, tigers, monkeys and macaws but the highlight is a thrilling battle sequence between a mongoose and a cobra. Worthwhile. Running time, 1 1 mins. "Craig Wood" (RKO) Craig Wood, who captured the U. S. Open Golf Championship recently, is shown here demonstrating his skill, with a tip or two for those interested, at the Winged Foot Golf Club, of which he is the pro. Anyone should be interested in the skill displayed, and golfers should find it fascinating. Running time, 9 mins. "Playing the Pied Piper" (Columbia) A cartoon of not more than ordinary quality, this has moments of slight amusement as the wacky cat seeks to have a wise attic mouse cooperate in his efforts to be a Pied Piper, all of which is disastrous to the cat. Running time, 7 mins. "Information Please, No. 13" (RKO) With Anna Neagle as the guest expert of the moment, Clifton Fadiman's group of mental giants, Oscar Levant, Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran, handle their assignment with ease and humor, the result being an entertaining number of an entertaining series. Running time, 9 mins. "The Iron Claw" (Columbia) This first chapter of a new serial is of the stuff that typical serials are made, with sliding panels, subterranean passages in an old mansion, a wealth of buried treasure, the masked stranger with the iron hook for a hand, sundry killings already accomplished or about to happen, and the like. There probably is a fair portion of suspense and thrill at hand for the younger generation of screen fans, but the execution might have been improved upon in several departments. First chapter runs 30 minutes ; the other 14 will run approximately 20 minutes each. 'Pest Pilof (Fleischer-Paramount) Popeye peacefully operates a oneman plane factory until Poopdeck Pappy comes along with intentions of becoming a pilot. Despite Popeye's efforts to dissuade him, Pappy seizes a plane and goes off for a wild ride. Nothing much. Running time, 7 mins. 'Ghost' Smash Los Angeles Hit at $29,000 Los Angeles, Aug. 19. — "Hold That Ghost," double billed with "Two in a Taxi," took in a total $29,000 at the Pantages and Hillstreet, more than doubling the combined average take of the houses. Estimated receipts for the week ending Aug. 12: "Wild Geese Calling" (ZOth-Fox) "Dressed to Kill" (20th-Fox) CHINESE— (2,500) (33c -44c -55c -75c) 7 days. Gross: $12,500. (Average, $12,000) "Fantasia" (Disney) CARTHAY CIRCLE— (1,518) (55c-$1.65) 7 days, 28th week. Gross: $6,000. (Average, $17,000) "Blossoms in the Dust" (M-G-M) 4 STAR— (900) (44c-55c) 7 days, 4th week. Gross: $4,000. (Average, $3,250) "Hold That Ghost" (Univ.) "Two in a Taxi" (Col.) HILLSTREET— (2,700) (33c -44c -55c -75c) 7 days. Gross: $16,000. (Average, $6,500) "Wild Geese Calling" (20th-Fox) "Dressed to Kill" (20th-Fox) LOEW'S STATE — (2.700) (33c-44c-55c75c) 7 days. Gross: $14,000. (Average, $14,000) "Hold That Ghost" (Univ.) "Two in a Taxi" (Col.) PANTAGES— (3,000) (33c-44c-55c-75c) 7 days. Gross: $13,000. (Average, $7,000) "Kiss The Boys Goodbye" (Para.) PARAMOUNT — (3,595) (33c-44c-55c-75c) 7 days. Stage: Ethel Waters. Gross: $25,000. (Average, $18,000) "Bad Men of Missouri" (W.B.) "Angels With Broken Wings" (Rep.) WARNER BROS. (HOLLYWOOD1) (3.000) (33c -44c -55c -75c) 7 days, 2nd week. Gross: $8,400. (Average, $14,000) "Bad Men of Missouri" (W.B.) "Angels With Broken Wings" (Rep.) WARNER BROS. (Downtown) — (3,400) (33c-44c-55c-75c) 7 days, 2nd week. Gross: $10,900. (Average, $12,000) JAMES ELLISON -JERRY C0L0NNA DOROTHY LEWIS BARBARA JO ALLEN (Vera Vague) • ALAN MOWBRAY • PHIL SILVERS featuring THE ICE CAPADES COMPANY with INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN SKATING STARS including BELITA LOIS DWORSHAK • MEGAN TAYLOR • VERA HRUBA JOSEPH SANTLEY — DIRECTOR SCREEN PLAY BY JACK TOWNLEY, ROBERT HARARI, OLIVE COOPER • ORIGINAL STORY BY ISABEL DAWN AND BOYCE De GAW • ADDITIONAL DIALOGUE BY SHAVELSON AND JOSEFSBEkG A REPUBLIC PICTURE