Motion Picture Daily (Jan-Mar 1942)

U.S. to Weigh Substitute for 5-Block Sales Motion Picture Daily Short Subject Reviews (Continued from page 1) and said that the conference centered chiefly around the Department's attitude toward suggestions which might be developed by Umpi. Wright refused to hazard any opinion as to what sort of system might be worked out to meet the present involved selling situation, but pointed out that while any changes in the decree would have to receive approval of the court there may be some steps which could be taken without its revision. He explained that the exhibitors apparently were anxious to be reassured that the Department would give consideration to any suggestions they might make, and that this assurance had been given them. It was indicated, however, that in doing so the Department did not commit itself in any way concerning such suggestions. No further meetings between the Department and the exhibitor leaders, who represent every organized theatre owner in the country, have been planned for the immediate future, Wright said. Members of the exhibitor delegation who conferred in Washington last Friday with Department of Justice officials are scheduled to report back to the Umpi trade practice committee tomorrow. Indications are that the group will attempt to agree on a definite proposal for a new sales method, and have it approved by distribution companies and the participating exhibitor organizations, before again consulting the Department of Justice. "Minnesota— Land of Plenty" (Fitzpatrick Traveltalk) (M-G-M) The pictorial highlights of Minnesota are covered by James A. Fitzpatrick herein and an enjoyable travelogue it is. The beauty of the colorful lake regions is accented by the color film and good handling of the camera. The famous Mayo Clinic and other spots of interest also are on view. Running time, 10 mins. Release, Jan. 31. "The Hungry Wolf" ( Cartoon ) (M-G-M) This is an unusually entertaining cartoon about a shivering, hungry wolf and a little rabbit who pops in from the storm. The thought of the visitor, roasted and on a platter, enters the mind of the wolf. The naive victim-to-be chatters about being fatherless, and the tender-hearted wolf foregoes the meal, but as it turns out is rewarded with a feast at the rabbit's home. It's very well done in color. Running time, 8 mins. Release, Feb. 21. "What About Daddy" (Pete Smith Specialty) (M-G-M) ; , The one about the solicitous fatherto-be, gratifying every whim of his wife, is taken up by Pete Smith and what comes of it is a neat bundle of laughs. The father first "suspects" when he sees his wife knitting infant clothes. From that point on he is the extremely obedient mate, and after the big event it is he who is in the hospital. The lighter aspects as dealt with here are vastly amusing. Running time, 10 mins. Release, Feb. 28. Flag of Mercy" (Passing Parade) (M-G-M) This short was produced and released in 1939 as "Angel of Mercy" and to it has been added new commentary. It is more timely now. It is a dramatization of the efforts of Clara Barton to organize a hospital service for men on the battlefield. Her purpose was achieved finally, with the formation of the American Red Cross. A good short. Running time, 10 mins. Release, Jan. 31. Tuesday, February 24, 1941 Texas Clearance Decision Reversed By Appeals Board (Continued from page 1) tion during hearings before J. B Adone, arbitrator, at the Dallas boan last November when the Paramoun and Strand, the Richards' Texarkan houses, refused to intervene in proceedings on the grounds th was not a party to the decree an not recognize the jurisdiction of arbitration board. The circuit's stand gave rise t speculation by observers as to whetl' er or not the Richards' compan would bring court action to force tli distributors involved to comply wit their contracts as to the origin; clearance. 'Screaming9 $4,300 Leader in Montreal Montreal, Feb. 23.— "I Wake Up Screaming" drew $4,300 at the Princess, while "One Foot in Heaven" and "Unexpected Uncle" scored $5,200 at the Capitol. Estimated receipts for the week ending Feb. 12 : "Sergeant York" (W. B.) LOEW'S— (2,900) (35c-47c-67c) 7 days, 2nd week. Gross: $6,000. (Average, $7,000) "I Wake Up Screaming" (Zttth-Fox) PRINCESS— (2,200) (30c-40c-53c) 7 days. Gross: $4,300. (Average, $2,500) "49th Parallel" (Col.) PALACE— (2,200) (30c-45c-62c) 7 days, 2nd week. Gross: $5,000. (Average, $7,000) "One Foot in Heaven" (W. B.) "Unexpected Uncle" (RKO) CAPITOL — (2,800) (30c-45c-62c) 7 days, (jross $5,200. (Average, $4,000) "Volga Volga" "Miss PoUy" (U. A.) ORPHEUM— (1,000) (30c-40c-60c) 7 days Gross: $3,800. (Average, $4,000) Final Jap Payment Is Assured Majors (Continued from page 1) is decided upon and prescribed by the Alien Property Custodian. The agreement provided for the payment of $960,000 to the eight major companies in four equal payments to cover their earnings in Japan for 1938. No remittances were received from Japan by the distributors for the subsequent years. New Para. Capital Exchange Opened (Continued from page 1) ert M Gillham, Oscar Morgan, Alec Moss, G. B. J. Frowley, A. J. Richard, Claude Lee and C. N. Odell. Zukor was honor guest at a press luncheon at the Carlton Hotel Saturday, and on Sunday a cocktail party and reception was given at the new exchange building by Paramount News, with Robert Denton, representative here, as host. Many Exhibitors Attend Exhibitors of the area to whom invitations were sent included: Thomas Mudd, Urie Hollingsworth Lloyd Wineland, Lou Bernheimer Miss Goleum Ketchem, Kenneth Duke Denver Aleshire, Frank Storty, Fred Kogod. Charles Macma, Harry Bachman, Arthur Price Lou Rome, Edward Kimpel, Leon Back Max Cluster, Edward B. McCurdy, Joseph C. Grant, U. William Hicks, Frank Hornig, Sam boltz. M. Leventhal, Walter Silverberg, Lou Oar m Also, Lou Gaertner, Harry Brown Joseph Fields, Thomas Goldberg Mr. and Mrs William Spates, N. B. Carskadon Alvm Dohme, Samuel Mellits, George Schwartz Tom Ayers, Reese Harrington Charles Horn, Robert Levine, John Fox, Helen Ulman, Raymond Todd, Newell Howard, William Crockett, Ben Pitts, Frank Ponton, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Carper, Mr. and Mrs. is. Depkin, Jr., Earl Horn, C. W Geoghegan, Mr and Mrs. W. B. Hines, Mr. and Mrs. E D. Heins, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Scholz. Mrs. Louise Miller, Abe Tolkins, A. F. O'Brien, Sam Bendheim, Ivan Rosenbaum. J. L. Schanberger, I. Rappaport, C. W. Henderson, Wade Pearson, Clark Davis, Bill Hoyle, William Wilder, Herman Rubin, Frank Boucher, Roland Robbms, Sam Lura m Also Hardie Meakin, Sol Sorkin, John Payette, George Crouch, Louis Ribmitski, George Werner, Frank La Falce, Harry Anger, H. E. Lohmeyer, Carter Barron Mr. and Mrs. Gene Ford, Mr. and Mrs. Angie Ratto, Julian Brylawski, Hunter Perry and Jack Katz. 'Captains* Is Hit in Toronto at $18,000 Toronto, Feb. 23.— "Captains of the Clouds" hit a record high of $18,000 at Shea's after a widely-publicized opening. "Remember the Day" at the Imperial took $10,500 during milder weather. Estimated receipts for the week ending Feb. 16: "The Man Who Came to Dinner" (W. B.) EGLINTON— (1,086) (18c-30c-48c-60c) 6 days. Gross: $4,000. (Average, $4,500) "Remember the Day" (ZOth-Fox) IMPERIAL— (3,373) (18c-30c-42c-60c-90c) 6 days. Gross: $10,500. (Average, $9,000) "Babes on Broadway" (M-G-M) LOEW'S— (2,074) (18c -30c -42c -60c -78c) 6 days, 2nd week. Gross: $8,500. (Average. $9,000) "Captains of the Clouds" (W. B.) SHEA'S — (2,480) (18c-30c-42c-60c-90c) 6 days. Gross: $18,000. (Average, $9,000) "Suspicion." (RKO) "Mexican Spitfire's Baby" (RKO) TIVO LI— (1,434) (12c-18c-30c-48c) 6 days. Gross: $4,200. (Average, $3,900) "Design for Scandal" (M-G-M) UPTOWN— (2,761) (18c-30c-42c-60c-90c) 6 days. Gross: $9,000. (Average, $9,000) Rename Toronto Theatre Toronto, Feb. 23.— The name of the Aster Theatre, local neighborhood house, has been changed to the Pix by 20th Century Theatres which recently acquired the theatre. 'Fury9 Pittsburgh Leader at $12,300 Pittsburgh, Feb. 23. — "Son of Fury" led at the Senator with $12,300, and "The Man Who Came to Dinner" drew $7,500 at the Warner. Estimated receipts for the week ending Feb. 12 : "How Green Was My VaMey" (ZOth-Fox) FULTON— (1,700) (30c-50c) 7 days, 6th week. Gross: $4,700. (Average, $5,000) "Bahama Passage" (Para.) LOEW'S PENN-(3,400) (30c-44c-55c) 7 days. Gross: $11,000. (Average, $13,000) "Suspicion" (RKO) ..;■ „. ' , , RITZ— (800) (30c-44c-55c) 7 days, 3rd week. Gross: $2,000. (Average, $3,000) "Son of Fury" (20th-Fox) SENATOR— (1,800) (30c-44c-55c) 7 days. Gross: $12,300. (Average, $5,000) "The Bugle Sounds" (M-G-M) STANLEY— (3,600) (30c-44c-66c). On stage: Ray Bolger, Connie Boswell, Three Swifts, Faludy Troupe. Gross: $20,000. (Average, $20,000) -m „ v "The Man Who Came to Dinner" (W. B.) WARNER— (2,000) (30c-44c-55c) 7 days, 2nd week. Gross: $7,500. (Average, 5,000) 'Purchase' $13,500, High in Providenc< Providence, Feb. 23. — "Louisiar Purchase" topped the town at ill Strand with $13,500. Estimated receipts for the we<l ending Feb. 11-12: "Ball of Fire" (RKO) "A Date With the Falcon" (RKO) 1 RKO -ALB EE — (2,239) (28c 39c 50c) 1 days, 6th week. Gross: $5,800. (Averaj j $6,000) "The Bugle Sounds" (M-G-M) "Dr. Kildare's Victory" (M-G-M) LOEW'S STATE— (3,232) (28c-39c-50c) ; days. Gross: $14,000. (Average, $11,000.1 "The Man Who Came to Dinner" (W. I "Stee! Against the Sky" (W. B.) MAJESTIC— (2,250) (28c-39c-50c) 7 da;, Gross: $7,800. (Average, $7,000) "Louisiana Purchase" (Para.) STRAND — (2,000) (28c-39c-50c) 7 da. Gross: $13,500. (Average, $6,000) "Right to the Heart" (ZOth-Fox) FAY'S— (1,800) (20c-33c-44c) 7 days. SU show with Adrienne Parker, Baron a Bernay. Al Ferguson, Jim Penman, Be and Her Playmates, Wilbur Hall and Re Darrow and Davis. Gross: $5,600. (A vera $5,000) „ ,_ . . "The Blonde From Singapore (Col.) METROPOLITAN — (3.045) (30c-39c-5 75c) 3 days. Stage show with Claude Tho: hill and orchestra; Lillian Lane, Mar; Wayne, Dick Harding, Bo Jenkins, I Easton, Hally Chester and Harris Berg Gross: $5,500. (Average, $5,000) "Johnny Eager" (M-G-M) "Cadsts on Parade" (Col.) CARLTON-0,526) (28c-39c-50c) 7 da2nd week. Gross: $4,300. (Average, $3,<j "Dumbo" (RKO) (J days) "An Obliging Young Lady" (RKO) (3 da "Bedtime Story" (Col.) (4 days) "Rise and Shine" (ZOth-Fox) (4 days) EMPIRE — (1,200) (20c 28c) 2nd r. Gross: $1,800. (Average, $1,800) 'York9 Minneapolis High Gross, $10, 0( Minneapolis, Feb. 23. — "Serge' York," in its second week at State, again captured top honors, w $10,000 in a good week. Estimated receipts for the w ending Feb. 13 : "Sundown" (U.A.) ORPHEUM-(2,800) (28c-39c-44c) 7 d Gross: $8,000. (Average, $5,500) "Sergeant York" (W.B.) STATE— (2,300) (30c-40c-50c) 7 days, week. Gross: $10,000. (Average, $6,000) | "The Chocolate Soldier" (M-G-M) I CENTURY— (1,600) (28c-39c-44c) 7 <* Gross: $6,500. (Average, $4,000) "Great Guns" (ZOth-Fox) GOPHER— (998) (30c) 7 days. Gil $4,000. (Average, $2,500) "One Foot in Heaven" (W.B.) WORLD— (350) (28c -39c -44c -55c) 7 J 2nd week. Gross: $4,000. (Average, $1,6|| "Steel Against the Sky" (W.B.) 2 day* "Moon Over Her Shoulder" (Zftth-Foc days. "Swamp Woman" (PRC) 5 days "Riders of the Timberline" (Para.) 5 c ASTER— (900) (17c-28c) 7 days. CM $2,500. (Average, $1,800)