Motion Picture Daily (Apr-Jun 1944)

Page scan 000572 from Motion Picture Daily

Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture Daily
Date:
Apr-Jun 1944
Publisher:
New York [Motion picture daily, inc.]
Volume:
Motion picture daily
Leaf #:
000572
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:
May 30, 2024
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10 Motion Picture Daily Thursday, June 15, 1944 'Two Girls' Captures Robust $18,000 St. Louis, June 14.— At St. Louis theatres this week "Two Girls and a Sailor" at Loew's State is leading the way with $18,000. Estimated receipts for the week ending June 14: "And the Angels Sing" (Para.) "Henry Aldrich Plays Cupid" (Para.) AMBASSADOR— (3,154) (40c-50c-60c) 7 days. Gross: $17,500. (Average: $15,700). "The Cowboy and the Senorita" (Rep.) "Jam Session" (Col.) MISSOURI— (3,514) (40c-50c-60c) 7 davs. Gross: $8,500. (Average: $9,900). "Two Girls and a Sailor" (M-G-M) "The Black Parachute" (Col.) LOEW'S STATE— (3,162) (40c-50c-60c65c) 7 days. Gross: $18,000. (Average: $18,900). "Pin Up Girl" (20th-Fox) "Bermuda Mystery" (20th-Fox) FOX— (5,038) (40c-50c-60c) 7 days. 2nd week. Gross: $17,000. (Average: $18,700). "Gaslight" (M-G-M) LOEWS ORPHEUM— (1,900) (40c-50c60c -65c) 7 days. Gross: $6,500. (Average: $7,100). "Lady in the Dark" (Para.) SHUBERT— (1.900) (40c-50c-60c) ', Gross: $6,800. (Average: $6,100). "Nothing Sacred" (UA) "Young in Heart" (UA) ST. LOUIS— (4,000) (45c-50c) 7 Gross: $5,300. (Average: $5,200). day.* day; Emperor Cites Actor Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia, has issued an award of appreciation to Leigh Whipper for his portrayal of the monarch in the Warner Bros, production of "Mission to Moscow." Citation was received yesterday at the State Department in Washington for transmission to the actor. Review "Song of Nevada" (Republic) £ ( C ONG OF NEVADA" is an outstanding Roy Rogers contribution ^by virtue of a story that progresses logically and which offers some catchy Western and novelty tunes and strong support by Thurston Hall, Lloyd Corrigan, Dale Evans and Mary Lee. For once, Rogers' horse, Trigger, has been crowded out. In Gordon Kahn and Olive Coopers' screenplay, Hall, an elderly rancher returning to his native Nevada after leaving his daughter, Dale Evans, in the East, is thought to be dead after the plane in which he was a passenger crashes. Miss Evans and her fiance, John Eldredge, proceed West to sell the family ranch. Rogers is persuaded by Hall to try to break up the romance. A thrilling stagecoach race, some nice singing by Bob Nolan and the Sons of the Pioneers and comedy relief by Lloyd Corrigan and Mary Lee, are interspersed without detracting from the story, which is concluded in the traditional expose of the villains and Miss Evans' resolution to remain in the West. Harry Grey was associate producer and Joseph Kane directed. Running time, 75 mins. "G."* Release date, Aug. 5. Charles Ryweck 'G" denotes general classification. Exhibitors in Golf Meet Baltimore, June 14. — Invitations have been accepted by Philadelphia and Washington exhibitors to attend the annual golf tournament of the Variety Club, Baltimore Tent, No. 19, at Woodholme Country Club, on June 23. The outing will end with a dinner and dance in the evening. Rodney Collier is chairman of a comrnitmittee which includes Frank Durkee, Nick Weems and Sam Diamond. IT'S A MUST! Sixth Annual Amusement Division Luncheon On behalf of the United Jewish Appeal Tuesday, June 20th, 12:30 p.m. HOTEL ASTOR • Guest Speaker: Dr. Abba Hillel Silver SPECIAL GUEST STARS ★CHICO MARX ★BENNY FIELDS ★ MILTON BERLE ★WILLIE HOWARD /V *BARRY WOOD GERTRUDE NIESEN PETER LORRE V7 ELISABETH BERGNER JACKIE GLEASON JOAN EDWARDS OSCAR KARLWEISS GONRAD NAGEL MARY MARTIN J. EDWARD BROMBERG JOHN BOLES Tickets may be obtained from B. S. Moss 218 West 48th Street Circle 6-8600 $20,000 for 'Girls' in Providence Run Providence, June 14. — Grosses have jumped back into the higher brackets, with "Two Girls and a Sailor," grossing $20,000 at Loew's State, and "Show Business" taking $17,500 at the RKO-Albee leading. Estimated receipts for the week ending June 15 : "Show Business" (RICO) "Action in Arabia" (RKO) RKO-ALBEE — (2,239) (3Sc-44c-55c) 7 days. Gross: $17,500. (Average: $12,800). "Hour Before the Dawn" (Para.) "Timber Queen" (Para.) STRAND— (2,200) (44c-55c) 7 days. Gross: $10,800. (Average: $10,500). "Two Girls and a Sailor" (M-G-M) "Black Parachute" (Col.) LOEW'S STATE— (3.232) (35c-44c-55c) 7 days. Gross: $20,000. (Average: $17,700). "The Eve of St. Mark" (20th-Fox) "Ladies of Washington" (20th-Fox) MAJESTIC — (2,250) (35c-44c-55c) 7 days. Gross: $12,000. (Average: $12,100). "Pin-Up Girl" (Zttth-Fox) "Tampico" (20th-Fox) FAY'S — (1,800) (35c-44c-55c) 7 days, 3rd week, moved over after two weeks at Majestic). Gross: $5,000. (Average: $6,500). "Meet the People" (M-G-M) "Crime Doctor's Strangest Case" (Col.) CARLTON— (1,526) (35c-44c-55c) 7 davs, 2nd week, moved over from Loew's State. Gross: $3,500. (Average: $4,000). "Return of the Ape-Man" (Mono.) METROPOLITAN— (3,050) (50c-60c-70c) 3 days. On stage: Frankie Carle and orchestra. Gross: $10,800. (Average: $7,900). 'Martf Hits $19,000 Mark in Buffalo Buffalo, June 14. — "The Eve of St. Mark" looks like a good $19,100 at the Buffalo, coupled with "Ladies of Washington." Estimated receipts for the week ending June 17 : "The Eve of St. Mark" (2<rth-Fox) "Ladies of Washington" (ZOth-Fox) BUFFALO— (3,489) (40c -50c -60c -70c) 7 days. Gross: $19,100. (Average: $17,400). "Pin Up Girl" (20th-Fox) "The Chinese Cat" (Mono.) GREAT LAKES— (3,000) (40c-50c-60c-70c) 7 days, 2nd week. Gross: $12,000. (Average: $16,600). "Buffalo Bill" (20th-Fox) "Henry Aldrich Plays Cupid" (Para.) HIPFODROME— (2,100) (40c-50c-60c-70c) 7 days, 2nd week moveover. Gross: $7,000. (Average: $9,700). "Show Business" (RKO) (2nd week) "Coastal Command" (RKO) TWENTIETH CENTURY— (3,000) (40c50c-60c-70c) 7 days. Gross: $9,000. (Average: $12,200). "Ladies Courageous" (Univ.) "Swingtime Johnny" (Univ.) LAFAYETTE— (3,000) (40c-50c-60c-70c) 7 days. Gross: $14,000. (Average: $12,400). 'Arms' Presented With a Fine $26,500 in Phila. Philadelphia, June 14. — Good business despite the Ringling Brothers Circus went to "Up in Arms" at the Mastbaum, with $26,500 for the opening week. The Stanley, with "And the Angels Sing," points to $18,800, with an additional $2,800 already in for the dual Sunday showing at the Earle. Estimated receipts for the week ending June 14-16 : "Meet the People" (M-G-M) ALDINE— (900) (40c-45c-50c-65c-75c-85c) 7 days. Gross: $7,000. (Average: $14,600). "Standing Room Only" (Para.) ARCADIA— (600) (40c-45c-50c-65c-75c) 7 days, 2nd run. Gross: $7,200. (Average: $4,000). "Lady in the Dark" (Para.) BOYD— (3,000) (4Oc-45c-50c-65c-75c-85c) 7 days, 3rd week. Gross: $15,500. (Average: $18,000). "This Is the Life" (Univ.) (6 days) "And the Angels Sing" (Para.) (1 day) EARLE — (3,000) (50c-65c-85c-95c) 6 days of vaudeville, including Enric Madriguera's orchestra. Bert Wheeler, Bea Wain, Paul Douglas, Patrica Gilmore, Magda Montez and Pat Flowers. Gross: $22,800. (Average: $27,600). "Days of Glory" (RKO) FOX— (3,600) (40c-45c-50c-65c-75c-85c) 7 days. Gross: $16,000. (Average: $20,500). "Buffalo Bill" (20th-Fox) KARLTON— (1.000) (40c-45c-50c-65c-75c85c) 7 days, 2nd run. Gross: $5,000. (Average: $6,600). "The Bridge of San Luis Rey" (UA) KEITH'S— (2,200) (40c45c-50c-65c-75c-85c) 7 days, 2nd run. Gross: $3,800. (Average: $5,800). "Up in Arms" (UA) MASTBAUM— (4,700) (40c -45c -50c -65c -75c85c) 7 days. Gross: $26,500. (Average: $22,500). "And the Angels Sing" (Para.) STANLEY— (3,000) (40c-45c-50c-65c-75c85c) 7 days. Gross: $18,800. (Average: $20,000). "Address Unknown" (Col.) STANTON— (1.700) (40c-45c-50c-65c-75c85c) 7 days. Gross: $12,500. (Average: $^,400). 'Primitive Man' Is Hit at $28,000 Cleveland, June 14. — Guy Lombardo brought out the crowds at the RKO Palace with "Her Primitive Man," the gross soaring to $28,000. Another hit was "Between Two Worlds" which sent the Allen's receipts considerably above par to $10,000. Estimated receipts for the week ending June 14 : "Between Two Worlds" (WB) ALLEN— (3,000) (44c-55c-65c) 7 days. Gross: $10,000. (Average: $8,500). "Buffalo Bill" (20th-Fox) WARNERS' HIPPODROME — (3,500) (44c-55c-65c) 7 days. Gross: $18,500. (Average: $22,100). "Shine On, Harvest Moon" (WB) WARNERS' LAKE— (714) (44c-55c-65c) 3rd week. Gross: $3,5CO. (Average: $3,200). "Gaslight" (M-G-M) LOEW'S OHIO— (1,268) (43c-65c) 7 days, 4th week. Gross: $6,000. (Average: $5,000). "Her Primitive Man" (Univ.) RKO PALACE— (3,300) (50c-60c-85c-95c) 7 days. Stage: Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians, and vaudeville. Gross: $28,000. (Average: $25,400). "The Hitler Gang" (Para.) LOEW'S STATE — (3,300) (43c-65c) 7 days. Gross: $14,000. (Average: $19,000). "Two Girls and a Sailor" (M-G-M) LOEW'S STILLMAN— (1,500) (43c-65c) 7 days, 2nd week. Gross: $8,500. (Average: $10,000). Thomas Altec Manager Cincinnati, June 14. — M. G. Thomas has been named branch manager of the Altec office here, by Warren Comer, district manager.