Motion Picture Daily (Oct-Dec 1941)

«r*Jav. October 23, 1941 Motion Picture Daily tiiort Subject Review Reviews rriumph Without rums" a-ey Wilson Miniature) W-G-M) though the Pure Food and Drug J might suggest something dull in way of him entertainment, this aniatization of the story behind the ,1 is not only enlightening but holds good deal of interest. It begins with ■y-A War fatalities due to diseased 3d. and follows through on Harvey W iley's campaign to have Confess and the President take action on e matter. He finally proves his int to Theodore Roosevelt and the ct comes into being. Running time, mins. Release, Oct. 18, 1941. "You Belong to Me" \ Flicker Memories *ete Smith Specialty) M-G-M) Ancient flickers always seem capa* in these times of drawing laughs, id Pete Smith's treatment of them ;rein makes them appear even sillier •d funnier. The over-dramatic playjg is made more humorous by sound *TFects while Smith adds to the amuseent with humorous remarks. Ruling time, 8 mins. Release, Oct. 4, 041. Information Please" Vo. /, \ew Series) RKO Pathe) John Gunther is the guest expert, Enforcing the standard trio of Oscar Levant, John Kieran and Franklin P. ..dams, in this interesting number of le always-interesting series. In this istance, Gunther proves himself well ■Wormed and as usual, Adams and .evant supply a number of amusing loments. Running time, 9 mins. Re?ase, Sept. 19, 1941. Highway of Friendship" Adventures of \eusreel ameraman) 20th Century-Fox) The InterAmerican highway which, »hen completed, will link South America with the United States, is -he camera trail for this Adventures •f the Newsreel Cameraman subject. The reel offers good scenic material, aught by knowing cameramen on the ourney from the Mexican border -outh to Lima and east to Buenos Aires. The commentary is a good idjunct to an interesting and picuresque subject. Running time, 10 rins. Release, Oct. 24, 1941. {Columbia) A SMOOTH, entertaining dramatic comedy has been developed from a Dalton Trumbo story, concerning the conflict of purpose of a young, attractive woman doctor, and her too-wealthy and jealous husband. With an excellent cast, and skillful direction by Wesley Ruggles, the net result should be box-office material for any exhibitor. For the marquee there is fine quality in cast leaders, with Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda, both of whom have taken full possession of their roles for maximum results. Fonda is especially entertaining as the continuously heart-broken husband who finds his wife's career too much for him, while Miss Stanwyck is properly exasperated and always attractive. The others of the cast are comparatively unknown, with the exception of Ruth Donnelly, as Miss Stanwyck's nurse-secretary. Edgar Buchanan, in the role of the philosophically-inclined gardner on Fonda's estate, offers a character role of excellent quality. When Fonda is injured while skiing, Miss Stanwyck, physician, attends him. They fall in love and despite Miss Stanwyck's protestations of the importance of uer-career, they are married. Trouble begins immediately, particularly because of Miss Stanwyck's men patients, and Fonda's unfounded jealousy causes one scene after another, each followed by a promise to behave. Finally realizing his life lacks purpose, he takes' a job in. a department store, then is fired through employe coinplaints when his identity is revealed. Following his new purpose in life, however, he takes over an almost bankrupt hospital, where the two can find happiness in working for others. Running time, 97 minutes. "G."* 'Foxes' Pulls Big $26,100 to Lead Boston Charles S. Aaronson *"G" denotes general classification. 'Inside Passage Fitzpatrick Traveltalk) (M-G-M) James A. Fitzpatrick found what is apparently the pictorial best in Alaska, filmed it in the regulation Fitzpatrick style, included informative, interesting commentary, and the result is one of the better travelogues. The approach is by inland waterway from Seattle and, in penetrating, stopovers are made at the salmon fisheries, an Indian village and important ports. The beauty of the snow-capped peaks in the background, and, for that matter, all that is on view, is emphasized by color photography. Running time, 9 mins. Release, Oct. 4, 1941. 6Honky Tonk' Gets $22,500 in Capital Washington, Oct 22.— In one of the best weeks of the year. "Honky Tonk" did $22,500 at Loew's Palace. The third week of "The Little Foxes" at RKO Keith's was good for $7,500. Estimated receipts for the week ending Oct. 15-16: "The Feminine Touch" (M-G-M) LOEW'S CAPlTOL-(3,434) (28c-39c-53C66c-77c) 7 days. On stage: The Hartmans, Jack Gilford, Jack LaVier Cortellos, Rhythm Rockets. Gross: $19,000^ XAverage, $15,500) "When Ladies Meet" (M-G-M) LOEW'S COLUMBIA-(l,2S0) (28c-44c)7 days, return engagement. Gross: $4,<JW. (Average, $4,000) "One Foot in Heaven" (W.B.) WARNERS' METROPOLITAN — 0*600) (28c-44c) 7 days, return engagement. Gross: $8,000. (Average, $3,500) "The Little Foxes" (RKO) RKOKEITH'S — (1.834) (39c-55c) 7 days. 3rd week. Gross: $7,500. (Average, $6,000) "Hold Back the Dawn" (Para.) WARNER'S EARLE(2,200) (28c-39c55c-66c-77c) 7 days. On stage: Rule Davis, Chris Cross, Hudson Wonders, Adele Gerard, Roxvettes. Gross: $18,700. (Average. $15,000) "Honky Tonk" (M-G-M) LOEW'S PALACE (2.300) (39c-55c) / days Gross: $22,500. (Average, SlS.000) 'Truth' and 'Yank' Strong in Buffalo i!i FT.rLO, Oct. 22. — "Nothing But the Truth" led here with $15,000 at the Buffalo, "A Yank in the R. A. F." continued strong in a second week at the Great Lakes with $11,900. Estimated receipts for the week ending Oct. 18: "Nothing But the Truth" (Para.) "Buy Me That Town" (Para.) -BUFFALO— (3,489) (35c-55c) Gross: $15;000.: (Average. $12,000) "A Yank in the R.A.F." (20th-Fox) "The Smiling Ghost" (W.B.) GREAT LAKES — (3,000 (35c -55c) 7 2nd week. Gross: $11,900. (Average "Hc.d Back the Dawn" (Para.) "World Premier" (Para.) HIPPODROME— (2,100) (35c-50c) 7 days, 2nd week. Gross: $7,300. (Average, $6,800) "Father Takes a Wife" (RKO) "Ice-Capades" (Rep.) TWENTIETH CENTURY— (3.000) (35c55c) 7 days. Gross: $6,000. (Average, $7.50J) "Ladies in Retirement" (Col.) "Two Latins in Manhattan" (Col.) LAFAYETTE— (3.000) (30c-50c) 7 days. Gross: $6,300. (Average, $6,300) 7 days, days, $7,500) Boston, Oct. 22. — In a week of high grosses "The Little Foxes" coupled with "Unexpected Uncle" took $26,100 at the Keith Memorial. "Lady Be Good" and "The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance" grossed $15,700 at Loew's State and $19,200 at Loew's Orpheum for a total high of $34,900. Estimated receipts for the week ending Oct. 15 : "Sins Another Chorus" (Univ.) KEITH BOSTON— (2.697J (30c-35c-55c-65c) 7 days. Vaudeville including Ted Lewis and his orchestra with the Rythm Rhapsody Revue and the George Rodgers Dancers. Gross: $19,100. (Average, $8,000) "The Little Foxes" (RKO) "Unexpected Uncle" (RKO) KEITH MEMORIAL— (2,907) (30c-35c45c-55c) 7 days. Gross: $26,100. (Average, $16,000) "Nothing But the Truth" (Para.) "Buy Me That Town" (Para.) METROPOLITAN — (4,367) (28c-30c-45c55c) 7 days. Gross: $20,500. (Average, $15,500) "A Yank in the R. A. F." (2ttth-Fox) "Charlie Chan in Rio" (20th-Fox) PARAMOUNT — (1,797) (28c-30c-45c-55c), 7 days, 2nd run. Gross: $11,400. (Average, $7,500) "A Yank in the R. A. F." (20th-Fox) "Charlie Chan in Rio" (20th-Fox) FENWAY — (1,320) (28c-30c-45c-55c) 7 davs, 2nd run. Gross: $7,200. (Average, $4,500) "Navy Blues" (W. B.) "Highway West" (W. B.) SCOLLAY — (2,500) (28c-30c-45c-55c) 7 days, 3rd run. Gross: $4,700. (Average. $4,000) "Lady Be Good" (M-G-M) "The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance" (Col.) LOEW'S STATE (3,000) (28c-35c-45c-55c) 7 davs. Gross: $15,700. (Average, $12,000) "Lady Be Good" (M-G-M) "The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance" (Col.) LEW'S ORPHEUM — (2,900) (28c-35c-45c55c) 7 days. Gross: $19,200. (Average, $17,500) Iowa Group to Meet In Protest on 16 mm. Des Moines, Oct .22.— A committee recently appointed of Iowa film industry members to investigate the 16mm. and portable circuit situation in -the "state will meet here Monday. F. E. Judd. Monogram local franchise manager, is chairman. Other members are: E. J. Tilton, Warner manager ; Joseph Manfre, Paramount manager, and Mrs. C. S. Hoffman, W. H. Eddy, W. P. Grossman and A. B. Pettit, exhibitors. The committee was formed recently when theatre interests expressed concern over the large number of portable film outfits which were operating in the state. 'Yank' New Haven Hit, Scores $11,000 New Haven, Oct. 22. — Business was generally good. "A Yank in the R A. F." at the Loew-Poli took $11,000. The second week of "Sergeant York" at the Roger Sherman at advanced prices grossed $7,300. Estimated receipts for the week ending Oct. 16: "Honky Tonk" (M-G-M) "Harmon of Michigan" (CoL) COLLEGE— (1,499) (40c-50c) 7 days, 2nd week. Gross: $4,200. (Average, $2,700) "A Yank in the R.A.F." (20th-Fox) "Private Nurse" (20th-Fox) LOEW-POLI— (3,040) (40c-50c) 7 Gross: $11,000. (Average. $8,000) "Hold Back the Dawn" (Para.) "World Premiere" (Para.) PARAMOUNT— (2.346) (39c-50c) 7 Gross: $6,700. (Average. $4,500) "Sergeant York" (W. B.) ROGER SHERMAN — (2,200) (44c-55c) / days. 2nd week. Gross: $7,300. (Average $5,000) days. days. 'Rich' Is Montreal Winner with $7,500 Montreal, Oct. 22. — "You'll Never Get Rich" at the Capitol drew $7,500. "Hold Back the Dawn" took $8,100 at the Palace. Estimated receipts for the week ending Oct. 16 : "Lydia" (U.A.) ORPHEUM— (1,000) (30c-40c-60c) 7 days. Gross: $4,200. (Average, $4,000) "Citizen Kane" (RKO) LOEW'S — (2,900) (35c-47c-67c) 7 days, 2nd week. Gross: $5,200. (Average, $7,000) "Bad Man of Missouri" (W.B.) "The Smiling Ghost" (W.B.) PRINCESS— (2,200) (30c-40c-53c) 7 days. Gross: $5,800. (Average, $2,500) "Hold Back the Dawn" (Para.) PALACE — (2,200) (30c-45c-62c) 7 davs. Gross: $8,100. (Average, $7,000) "You'll Never Get Rich" (Col.) CAPITOL — (2,800) (30c-45c-62c) 7 days. Gross: $7,500. (Average, $4,000) Build Gulf port Houses Gulfport, Miss., Oct. 22. — Southern Amusements, Inc., is building two new theatres in this city. See Stagger Plan Ottawa Gross Aid Ottawa, Oct. 22.— Theatre attendance here is expected to increase from the plan of staggering working hours to relieve the strain on transit facilities, owing to the large number of war workers here. The plan will be given a trial here early next month, and managers look for relief from the present attendance peak about 8 p.m. With more workers leaving their jobs early, it is felt a greater number of persons will attend earlier shows.