Motion Picture Herald (Nov-Dec 1942)

68 MOTION PICTURE HERALD November 28, 1942 (Continued from page 66) and I really was glad that I gave my patrons such a clean, nice little picture. I used it as an American Legion Auxiliary benefit and was proud of it. That girl, Gloria Warren, is the berries and she can really take care of the acting as well. Warners should keep a close vigil on her. Played Wednesday, Thursday, November 4, 5— Mrs. B. V. Sheffield, Strand Theatre, Poplarville, Miss. Small college town patronage. JUKE GIRL: Ann Sheridan, Ronald Reagan— Lots of action and wisecracks make this a typical film in the general run expected with the cast. However, there is not the music that one might expect from the title, so in this respect the title is misleading. Sorry to say receipts were below average by a small amount. It is a good picture, though. Played Thursday, November 5. — W. Varick Nevins III, Alfred Co-Op Theatre, Alfred, N. Y. Small college town patronage. KINGS ROW: Ann Sheridan, Ronald Reagan, Robert Cummings — This is the tops in motion pictures because I rate it much better than "Gone With the Wind." It is well worth a playdate on your best time, but if you don't mop up you will be proud you had the pleasure of having seen such a fine photoplay. Sheridan and Reagan deserve awards for superb acting and Warner should receive one for producing same. Play it. You won't be sorry. Played Monday, Tuesday, October 12, 13.— Mrs. B. V. Sheffield, Strand Theatre, Poplarville, Miss. Small college town patronage. MALE ANIMAL, THE: Henry Fonda, Olivia de Havilland — Silly slapstick stuff which is popular at this time here. — Mrs. O. A. Jensen, Silver Hill Theatre, Oshkosh, Neb. Small town patronage. MALTESE FALCON, THE: Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor — Good action picture. No draw and positively not for the kids. Not worth more than one day. Played Wednesday, Thursday, September 16, 17. — Mrs. B. V. Sheffield, Strand Theatre, Poplarville, Miss. Small college town patronage. WINGS FOR THE EAGLE: Ann Sheridan, Dennis Morgan — Not too good a crowd when doubled with "Men of Texas." However, this picture of the workers in Lockheed is full of inspiring material and great interest. There is a good deal of comedy dialogue that was well received. Personally, I think this is exceptionally good and those who came spoke highly of it. Played Friday, Saturday, November 6, 7. — W. Varick Nevins III, Alfred Co-Op Theatre, Alfred, N. Y. Small college town patronage. Short Features Columbia WOODMAN, SPARE THAT TREE: Color Rhapsodies— The fox and crow that were in "Fox and the Grapes" are back again in a very wacky color cartoon that got plenty of good hearty laughs. I'd like to see these continued further. They have a good idea background in them. They start off sublimely, but end up ridiculously. — W. Varick Nevins III, Alfred Co-Op Theatre, Alfred, N. Y. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MR. BLABBERMOUTH: Two-reel Specials— Two reels of propaganda which was entertaining. Shows how gossip travels in war time. — E. M. Freiburger, Paramount Theatre, Dewey, Okla. MR. BLABBERMOUTH: Two-reel Specials— Good Mrs. O. A. Jensen, Silver Hill Theatre, Oshkosh, Neb. VICTORY VITTLES: Pete Smith— A Pete Smith with unusual appeal. — Mrs. O. A. Jensen, Silver Hill Theatre, Oshkosh, Neb. Paramount POPULAR SCIENCE, No. 1: Color Cartoon— Good entertaining reel in color. — E. M. Freiburger, Paramount Theatre, Dewey, Okla. SUPERMAN IN SHOW DOWN: Color CartoonsAverage Superman cartoon. — E. M. Freiburger, Paramount Theatre, Dewey, Okla. WORLD AT WAR: War Activities Committee— This should be run by all American exhibitors and seen by all American citizens. — Terry Axley, New Theatre, England, Ark. Small town patronage. RKO Radio ORPHANS' BENEFIT: Donald Duck— These Disney shorts, especially Donald Duck, are enjoyed by my patrons and this is no exception. — Terry Axley, New Theatre, England, Ark. Twentieth CenturyFox STORK'S MISTAKE, THE: Terrytoons— This is really a very good little black and white cartoon. — W. Varick Nevins III, Alfred Co-Op Theatre, Alfred, N. Y. TRICKY BUSINESS: Terrytoons— One like this will SHORT PRODUCT PLAYING BROADWAY Week of November 2}rd ASTOR Everybody's War 20th Cent. -Fox Picturesque Massachusetts .. MGM Feature: For Me and My Gal MGM CAPITOL Everybody's War 20th Cent. -Fox Wizard of the Fairway . . . Columbia Modern Mexico City MGM Feature: I Married a Witch. Paramount CRITERION The Price of Victory Paramount Yankee Doodle Swing Shift. Universal Feature: The War Against Mrs. Had ley MGM RIALTO Golden Eggs Disney-RKO Everybody's War 20th Cent. -Fox Feature: Street of Chance. . . Paramount RIVOLI Donald's Snow Fight Disney-RKO The Price of Victory Paramount Feature: The Avengers Paramount ROXY Night Life in the Army 20th Cent.-Fox •Royal Araby 20th Cent.-Fox Neptune's Daughters 20th Cent.-Fox Everybody's War 20th Cent.-Fox Feature: Springtime in the Rockies 20th Cent.-Fox STRAND Sheepish Wolf Vitaphone South American Sports Vitaphone Beyond the Line of Duty. . . . Vitaphone Japanese Relocation Paramount Feature: George Washington Slept Here Warner Bros. last my customers a long time. An Oscar should be awarded to my bunch for not walking out on it. Well, the rest of the program seemed good bv contrast. — W. Varick Nevins III, Alfred Co-Op Theatre, Alfred. N. Y. United Artists INSIDE FIGHTING RUSSIA: World-in-Action— Mrs. C. A. Jensen, Silver Hill Theatre. Oshkosh, Neb. U. S. Victory Film SALVAGE: Entertaining free reel dealing with the scrap drive. — E. M. Freiburger. Paramount Theatre, Dewey, Okla. Vitaphone KINGS OF THE TURF: Sports Parade— Another of those enlargements from 16 mm. color that never fail to astound me at their quality. The material about horses is good in its own rSojit. — Varick Nevins III, Alfred Co-Op Theatre, Alfred, N. Y. MEN OF THE SKY: Technicolor Specials— It probably was just my print, but the color was rather washed out. It is another of Warners' service shorts and is well done, but not up to the par of many of the others that preceded it. — W. Varick Nevins III, Alfred Co-Op Theatre, Alfred, N. Y. Buckley Marks Anniversary James T. Buckley, president of the Philco Corporation, this month is celebrating the 30th anniversary of his connection with the company. He joined the company at 16 as laboratory clerk and assistant. Until the outbreak of the war ended all civilian production, Philco was a leading factor in the refrigeration and air conditioning industries besides its radio activities. 'Night of Stars 9 Affair Held The ninth annual "Night of Stars" was held Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden for the United Jewish Appeal. During the nine years of its existence the affair has grossed close to $1,000,000 and approximately 180,000 persons have seen the gigantic charitable entertainment. Governor Herbert H. Lehman, New York, an honorary chairman, made the opening address. Lucy Monroe sang the Star Spangled Banner and Hatikvah, the Hebrew anthem. ■ Stars of the stage, screen and radio who were scheduled to participate follow : The Acromaniacs, Milton Berle, Berry Brothers, Ray Bolger, George Hamilton Coombs, Jr., Morton Downey, Jack Durant, Major George Fielding Eliot, Benny Fields, Gracie Fields, Jay C. Flippen, Jane Froman, Georges and Jalna, Benny Goodman and orchestra, Jack Haley, Woody Herman and orchestra, George Jessel, Danny Kaye and Elissa Landi. Also, Harry James and orchestra, Gypsy Rose Lee, Joe E. Lewis, Ted Lewis, Ella Logan, Fredric March, Adolphe Menjou, Stuart Erwin, Vaughn Monroe and orchestra, Zero Mostel, Jack Pearl and Cliff Hall, Ed Wynn, Clifton Webb, Bobby Clark, Vincent Price, Benay Venuta, Luise Rainer, Elsa Maxwell, Peggy Wood, Luella Gear, Lili Damita, and Charles Butterworth. Also, Jane Peerce, Georgie Price, Ray and Naldi, Quentin Reynolds, Roxyettes, Bill Robinson, Music Hall Rockettes, Hazel Scott, "Steam Is on the Beam" number from "Beat the Band," Johannes Steel, Madeleine Carroll, Ed Sullivan, Lowell Thomas, Lawrence Tibbett, Fred Waring and his Glee Club, Rosario and Antonio, James J. Walker, Monty Woolley and others. New Seattle Dimout Affects Grosses New and more drastic dimout restrictions imposed in Seattle played havoc with theatre and amusement business last weekend, but the situation is being remedied rapidly. Responsible for about a 40 to 50 per cent drop in evening grosses was the fact that practically all residential sections were in total darkness, and citizens remained indoors to a large extent. The reason for the complete blackout was the inability of the city light department to completely change street lights in compliance with the War department's dimout regulations, necessitating the extinguishing of the lights altogether. Light department crews are working feverishly to "hood" all lights, however, and it is expected that the job will be finished within the next few days. Will Use Animation In Warner Newsreel Warner Brothers last week disclosed further details about its forthcoming newsreel. In keeping with its previously announced "newspaper flavor," the new newsreel will include an animated editorial feature. H. M. Warner, the company's president, is currently discussing the plan with Rollin Kirby, Ding, Fitzgerald, and other newspaper cartoonists. In London, Max Milder, the company's managing director in Great Britain, asserted the newsreel will not be distributed there. However, it may exchange clips with Pathe Gazette. King Enters Army Vance King, member of the Hollywood editorial staff of Quigley Publications for the past five years, reported to the Army induction center at Fresno, Cal., this week.