Motion Picture Daily (Jul-Sep 1948)

Page scan 000280 from Motion Picture Daily

Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture Daily
Date:
Jul-Sep 1948
Publisher:
New York [Motion picture daily, inc.]
Volume:
Motion picture daily
Leaf #:
000280
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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Motion picture Daily Thursday, August 26, 194! Key City Grosses FOLLOWING are estimated picture grosses for current engagements in key cities as reported by Motion Picture Daily correspondents. Estimates omit admission tax. BOSTON Weather continues warm and humid. Holdovers are "Paradine Case," "Babe Ruth Story," "Sixteen Fathoms Deep" and "Antoine and Antoinette." Estimates for week ended Aug. 25 : ANTCXNE AND ANTOINETTE (Siritsky) and THE SEARCH (M-G-M) — EXETER (1,300) (40c-80c). Gross: $4,300. (Average, $5 000) HAMLET (U-I-Rank)-ASTOR (1,300) (90c -$2 40) 8 days. Gross: $28,500. KEY LARGO (WB) and THE SHANGHAI CHEST (Mono.)— PARAMOUNT (1,700) (40c-80c.) Gross: $15,000. (Average: $17,I00> KEY LARGO (WB) and THE SHANGHAI CHEST (Mono.)— FENWAY (1,373) (40cSOc) Gross: $6,000. (Average: $10,000) RETURN OF THE B ADM EN (RKO Radio) and CAMPUS SLEUTH (Mono.)— RKOV BOSTON (3,200) (40c-80c). Gross: $7,900. SIXTEEN FATHOMS DEEP (Mono.)— MODERN (800) (45c-85c), 2nd week. Gross: |54 000 THE BABE RUTH STORY (AA-Mono.) and DEVIL'S CARGO (FC)— RKO1MEMORIAL (3,000) (40c-80c), 2nd week. Gross: $24 000. (Average: $22,000) THE PARADINE CASE (SRO) and MY DOG RUSTY (Col.)— STATE (3,500) (40c80c). '2nd week. Gross: $12,000. (Average: $12,0CO) THE PARADINE CASE (SRO) andl MY DOG RUSTY (Col.)— ORPHEUM (3,000) (40c-80c), 2nd week. Gross: $20,000. (Aerage: $27,000) THE WALLS OF JERICHO (20th-Fox) and MICHAEL O'HALLORAN (Mono.)— METROPOLITAN (4,367) (40c-80c). Gross: $24,000. (Average: $27,000) CINCINNATI The high figures of the week go to "Key Largo" and "Tap Roots" at the RKO Capitol and Palace, respectively. Other releases, for the most part, are giving satisfactory returns. Weekend BIG NEWS! Now you can enjoy fast, comfortable flagship SKYSLEEPERS to LosAnge/esi EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1 American is First Again with the Only Coast-to-Coast Skysieepers . .. Luxurious DC-6 Accommodations Now, American provides spacious Skyberths aboard the famous DC-6 "Mercury" flight to Los Angeles! Eight roomy Skyberths supplement 36 comfortable seat accommodations. Here's your first opportunity to sleep your way West in a DC-6 Skysleeper, over American's Southern Transconti nental Route. It's the fast, comfortable way to go ... a real rest cure aloft! THE MERCURY departs daily at midnight EDT — arrives Los Angeles 8:10 a.m. PDT. Sleeper passengers may board an hour before departure. Phone HAvemeyer 6-5000 or your travel agent Ticket Offices. Airlines Terminal • Rockefeller Center • Hotel New Yorker 120 Broadway • Hotel St. George AMERICAN AIRLINES weather was unusually hot. Estimated receipts for the week ended Aug. 24 : A FOREIGN AFFAIR (Para.)— RKO (1,400) (50c-55c-60c-65c-70c-7S) 7 days, 2nd week, on a moveover from the Palace. Gross: $6,000. (Average, $5,000) KEY LARGO (WB) — RKO CAPITOL (2,000) (5Oc-55c-6Oc-65c-70c-75c) 7 days. Gross: $18,000. (Average, $10,000) MR. PEABODY AND THE MERMAID (U-I) — KEITH'S (1,500) (50c-55c-6Oc-65c76c) 7 days, 2nd week. Gross: $7,000. (Average. $7,500) A NIGHT AT THE OPERA (M-G-M reissue)—RKO GRAND (1,500) (50c-55c-60cS5c-70c-7Sc) 7 days. Dualed with THE SEARCH (M-G-M). Gross: $9,000. (Average, $8,000) TAP ROOTS (U-I)— RKO PALACE (2,700) (50c-55c-6Oc-65c-7Oc-75c) 7 days. Gross: $18,000. (Average, $15,000) THAT LADY IN ERMINE (20ith-Fox)— RKO SHUBERT (2,150) (50e-55c-60c-65c70c-75) 7 days, 2nd week, on a moveover from the Albee. Gross: $5,000. (Average, $5,000) THE VELVET TOUCH (RKO Radio)— RKO ALBEE (3,300) (50c-55c-60c-65c-70c75c) 7 days. Gross: $12,500. (Average, f 15, 000) TORONTO Approximately half of Toronto's ace houses had holdovers, notably the independent Biltmore which was playing "The Mating of Millie" for a 12th week, seven performances daily, for a probable Canadian long-distance record. "Easter Parade" was in its third week at Loew's Theatre. Estimated receipts for the week ending Aug. 26 : EASTER PARADE (M-G-M) — LOEWS (2,074) (20c-36c-50c-66c-78c) 6 days, 3rd week. Gross: $13,700. (Average: $14,200) A FOREIGN AFFAIR (Para.) — EGLIN TON (1,086) (20c-36c-50c-66c) 6 days, 2nd week. Gross: $6,400. (Average: $6,900) A FOREIGN AFFAIR (Para.) — T1VOLI (1,443) (20c-36c-50c-66c) 6 days, 2nd week. Gross: $7,700. (Average: $8,200) THE MATING OF MILLIE (CoL) — BILTMORE (938) (15c-30c-36c-55c) 6 days, 12th week. Gross: $4,500. (Average: $5 500) MELODY TIME (RKO-Radio)— SHEA's (2,490) (20c-36c-50c-66c-90c) 6 days, 2nd week. Gross: $14,100. (Average: $14,700) "MICKEY (Intl.)— NORTOWN (950) (20c42c-60c) 6 days, 2nd week. Gross: $4,000. (Average: $5,000) MICKEY (Intl.)— VICTORIA (1,240) (20c36c-42c-60c) 6 days, 2nd week. Gross: $5,000. (Average: $5,800) MR. PEABODY AND THE MERMAID (U-I)— UPTOWN (2,761) (20c-36c-50c-66c90c) 6 days. Gross: $10,100. (Average: $10,600) WALLFLOWER (WB) — DAN FORTH (1,400) (2Oc-36c-S0c-60c) 6 days. Gross: $6,0(10. (Average: $6,500) WALLFLOWER (WB) FAIRLAWN (1,195) (2Oc-36c-50c-55c) 6 days. Gross: $5,000. (Average: $5,000) THE WALLS OF JERICHO (Z«th-Fox)— IMPERIAL (3,343) (2Oc-36c-50c-66c-90) 6 days. Gross: $15,100. (Average: $14,600) ATLANTA Business at all theatres is above average. Weather hot and dry. Estimated receipts for week ended Aug. 25: FLYING TIGERS (Rep.) and BLONDE ICE (FC)-TOWER (1,865) (17c-50c). Gross: $6,100. (Average: $5,800) FOUR FEATHERS (FC) and DRUMS (FC) — ROXY (2,446) (12c-50c). Gross: V;.1D0. (Average: $5,800) LIFE WITH FATHER (WB) — PARAMOUNT (2,446) (12c-50c). Gross: $6,300. (Average: $5,800) TIME OF YOUR LIFE (UA) — LOEW'S GRAND (2,446) (12c-54c). Gross: . $15,000. (Average: $15,000) TAP ROOTS (U-I) FOX-(4,446) (12c-50c) 2nd week. Gross: $13,000. (Average, $15, BALTIMORE Several major attractions arriving at local first-run theatres are doing better than average business. Openings were strong and weekend figures maintained that pace. Holdovers, however, and even the less important Detroit Theatre in 'Youth Month' Fete Detroit, Aug. 25. — Moving in ahead of the opening of Youth Month, Septi 1-to 30, the Century Theatre here will entertain some 400 youngsters Friday evening. H. R. Munz, manager ot the house, will donate ice cream, candy and balloons to the children. The entertainment will be held in a blocked off street. 'Youth Month' Ad to Some 17,000 Showmen Advertising Council, Inc., in behalf of Youth Month, this week is sending to some 17,000 exhibitors as well as national and local advertisers, copy for a 1,000-line advertisement to-be sponsored in local communities on an individual or cooperative basis. The ad is contained in a four-page brochure which also carries last-minute news on Youth Month activities. 'Red River* Opens Today in Southwest Dallas, Aug. 25. — Statewide celebrations in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and New Mexico today will launch the world premiere of Howard Hawks' "Red River" at openings at more than 300 theatres. Gov. Beauford Jester will start the celebrations on a nationwide hook-up as the guest of Nancy Craig, American Broadcasting commentator. pictures are getting below average returns. Estimated receipts for the week ending Aug. 26: ANGEL AND SINNER (Filto Rights In tern'l) — LITTLE (328) (29c-37c-56c). Gross: $3,250. (Average: $3,000) LIFE WITH FATHER (WBJ — STANLEY (3,280) (1st time at regular prices of 29c 37c-SOc-58c). Gross: $15,000. (Average: $14,000) MR. PEABODY AND THE MERMAID (U-I) — KEITH'S (2,404) (25c-37c-44c-54c). Gross: $8,500. (Average: $12,000) RETURN OF THE BAD MEN (RKOiRadio) — HIPPODROME (2,205) (29c-38c50c-58c) With stage show. Gross: $18,750. (Average: $17,000) ROSE OF WASHINGTON SQUARE (20th Fcx Reissue)— MAYFAIR (1,000) (21c-29c54c) Gross: $4,750. (Average: $5,000.) THE BABE RUTH STORY ( AA-Mono. ) TOWN (1,450) (29c-37c-56c) 4th week. Gross: $8,000. (Average: $11,000) THE PARADINE CASE (SRO)— CENTURY (3,000) (29c-37c-45c-54c). Gross: $17,500. (Average: $14,500) THE PIRATE (M-G-M) — VALENCIA (1,466) (29c-37c-45c-54c) 2nd week. Gross: $7,000. (Average: $5,000) WALLS OF JERICHO1 (20thFox) — N E W (1,800) (29c-40c-5Oc-54c) 2nd week: Gross: $10,250. (Average: $11,750)