Motion Picture Herald (Nov-Dec 1943)

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Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture Herald
Date:
Nov-Dec 1943
Publisher:
[New York, N.Y. : Quigley Pub. Co.]
Volume:
Motion Picture Herald (Nov-Dec 1943)
Leaf #:
000499
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:
Founded in 1915 by a Chicago printing company as a regional trade paper for Midwest exhibitors. In 1916, editor Martin Quigley bought out the owners, and over the next 15 years, he grew EXHIBITORS HERALD into one of the most important national, weekly trade papers in the film business. Quigley acquired MOTOGRAPHY in 1917 and MOVING PICTURE WORLD in 1927. In 1930, he acquired MOTION PICTURE NEWS and the new 'consolidated' publication became MOTION PICTURE HERALD. From the pulpit of his editorial page, Quigley preached the need to improve the motion picture industry and improve the quality of the films. He skillfully served as a mediator in disputes -- between distributors and exhibitors, between the film industry and the Catholic Church (Quigley was one of the architects of the Production Code). Quigley claimed that EXHIBITORS HERALD represented the 'independent exhibitor' and sections like 'What the Picture Did for Me?' certainly provided a forum for theater owners. But plenty of exhibitors viewed Quigley as a servant to the studios and large theater chains. In response, publications such as SHOWMEN'S TRADE REVIEW, INDEPENDENT EXHIBITORS FILM BULLETIN, HARRISON'S REPORTS, and BOX OFFICE were either formed or grew significantly in the years following Quigley's brief moment of consolidation in 1930. -- Eric Hoyt, 2014
Date Added:
July 04, 2024
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December II, I 943 MOTION PICTURE HERALD 45 (Continued from opposite page) DEERSLAYER, THE: Bruce Kellogg, Jean Parker — I did all right with this on Friday -Saturday, but didn't try to play it on Sunday, as it is not big enough. Played Nov. 26, 27. — E. M. Freiburger, Paramount Theatre, Dewey, Okla. Small town patronage. KING OF THE COWBOYS: Roy Rogers— Roy Rogers is doing a little extra business now, due, I presume to the extensive advertising program Republic has given him. They have also put in some better stories, better directing, etc., which places them above most Westerns now on the market. Played Friday, Saturday, Nov. 12, 13.— Charles A. Brooks, Ritz Theatre, Marshfield, Mo. Small town and rural patronage. SHANTYTOWN : Mary Lee, John Archer— Very neatly arranged program picture. Nice musical arrangement. Business O.K. Ran double with "Dangerous Blondes." Played Sunday. Nov. 7. — Wilson T. Cottrell, Carolina Theatre, Oxford, N. C. SHEPHERD OF THE OZARKS: Weaver Bros, and Elviry — Like most of the other Weaver pictures — just fair. Played Sunday, Monday, Nov. 7, 8.— Cecil Atkinson, Star Theatre, Star City, Ark. Small town patronage. SLEEPY LAGOON: Judy Canova, Dennis Day— Did a nice midweek business. Everybody seemed pleased. Frankly, the picture didn't seem very entertaining to me, but Judy Canova in my town still means above normal business. Played Tuesday-Thursday, Nov. 9-11.— Charles A. Brooks, Ritz Theatre, Marshfield, Mo. Small town and rural patronage. SWING YOUR PARTNER: Lulubelle & Scotty, Vera Vague — You can look anywhere and none will compare with this for weekend double feature entertainment in my town. Just what my rural patronage wants and they proved it by coming out for one of our big weekends this year. Played Friday, Saturday, Nov. 19, 20.— Charles A. Brooks, Ritz Theatre, Marshfield, Mo. Small town and rural patronage. WAGON TRACKS WEST: Bill Elliott, Gabby Hayes, — In my opinion — and also the patrons'— this Bill Elliott picture is by far his best. Plenty of action, riding, comedy. The kids, including myself, get a great kick out of the way Bill throws his punches as if they are the real thing, a la Joe Louis. Played Sunday, Monday, Oct. 17, 18.— M. L. London, Gem Theatre, East Boston, Mass. RKO ADVENTURES OF A ROOKIE: Wally Brown, Alan Carney — No names in this picture, but it pleased my patrons. Good any night.— F. R. Crist, Crist Theatre, Loveland, Ohio. ADVENTURES OF A ROOKIE: Wally Brown, Alan Carney— A dizzy comedy that will do O.K. in small towns. Played Friday, Saturday, Nov. 12, 13.— J. L. Cooper, Oklahoma Theatre, Antlers, Okla. Small town patronage. BANDIT RANGER: Tim Holt— This is a favorite with our young patrons, and his pictures continue to bring in their business. — A. E. Eliasen, Koronis Theatre, Paynesville, Minn. Rural and small town patronage. BASHFUL BACHELOR, THE: Lum and Abner— This picture was by far one of the best for good, clean, wholesome comedy and laughs. Played this along with a Leon Errol comedy two reeler, "Who's a Dummy." This, too, was very funny and both were well liked. Played Saturday, Sunday, Nov. 13, 14.— A. W. Bates, Director, Florida State Prison, Raiford, Fla. CALL OUT THE MARINES: Victor McLaglen, Edmund Lowe — One that will pay to bring back. Good enough for any night.— F. R. Crist, Crist Theatre, Loveland, Ohio. FLIGHT FOR FREEDOM: Rosalind Russell, Fred MacMurray — Very fine show that had no draw. In fact, the lowest Sunday-Tuesday run for over six months. Although it started out fairly good, the last two days were very poor. The usual word-of-mouth advertising on a good show didn't function on this one. — L. V. Bergtold, Westby Theatre, Westby, Wis, FOREVER AND A DAY: British and American Stars — Cavalcade of English history in which a different cast is used for each period. The thing just didn't work out. The old saying, "Too many cooks, etc.," fits this perfectly. Receipts low, exhibitor mad.— L. V. Bergtold, Westby Theatre. Westby, Wis. HERE WE GO AGAIN: Fibber McGee, Edgar Bergen, "Charlie" — This comedy drew a fair sized audience, that is for midweek. It is O.K. for entertainment, laughs, slapstick. No kicks, so I'm satisfied. Played Tuesday-Thursday, Oct. 5-7.— M'. L. London, Gem Theatre, East Boston, Mass. MEXICAN SPITFIRE'S BLESSED EVENT: Lupe Velez, Leon Errol — My patrons did not care much for this one. Many walkouts. Business poor. Played Wednesday, Thursday, Nov. 17, 18.— J. H. Bustin, Imperial Theatre, Windsor, N. S. Small town patronage. MR. LUCKY: Cary Grant, Laraine Day— Good picture and good business. Not a super, but will satisfy on any day of the week. Played Sunday, Monday, Nov. 14, 15. — E. M. Freiburger. Paramount Theatre, Dewey, Okla. Small town patronage. MR. LUCKY: Cary Grant, Laraine Day— Pleased everybody. Business a little above average. Laraine Day is tops in this picture. Although the picture by no means is to be classed as big, it is real entertainment. Played Sunday, Monday, Nov. 14, 15.— Charles A. Brooks, Ritz Theatre, Marshfield, Mo. Small town and rural patronage. SEVEN DAYS LEAVE: Victor Mature, Lucille Ball —Excellent entertainment, but business way off. Believe they thought it was a war picture and all war pictures are poison here. Played Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 18-20.— Ed. Mansfield, Regent Theatre, Kansas City, Mo. SEVEN MILES FROM ALCATRAZ: James Craig, Bonita Granville — Cleaned up an old deal with this playdate, but nothing else. — A. E. Eliasen, Koronis Theatre, Paynesville, Minn. Rural and small town patronage. SKY'S THE LIMIT, THE: Fred Astaire, Joan Leslie—Astaire doesn't mean much to our patrons. Didn't think the picture much. Business below par. Played Monday, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 16. — Harlan Rankin, Plaza Theatre, Tilbury, Ont., Canada. TARZAN TRIUMPHS: Johnny Weissmuller, Frances Gifford — Not up to the MGM Tarzans, but pleased, as Tarzan's fans are not too critical. Played Sunday, Monday, Oct. 31, Nov. 1.— Ed. Mansfield, Regent Theatre, Kansas City, Mb. THIS LAND IS MINE: Charles Laughton, Maureen O'Hara — Here's a dandy picture. People will not rave about it, but not many walkouts, and when Laughton pleads his case in the courtroom scene, you could hear a pin drop. People enjoyed it immensely, although it's a propaganda film. Played Tuesday-Thursday, Nov. 16-18.— Charles A. Brooks. Ritz Theatre, Marshfield, Mo. Small town and rural patronage. VALLEY OF THE SUN: Lucille Ball, James Craig —One of the finest Westerns ever to play my theatre. Enjoyed by all who came. Plenty of action. Good direction. It has everything a Western should have. Played Friday, Saturday. Oct. 15, 16. — M'. L. London, Gem Theatre, East Boston, Mass. VALLEY OF THE SUN: Lucille Ball, James Craig — I've played this before, but it was worth playing again. — Ralph Raspa, State Theatre, Rivesville, W. Va. WINGS AND THE WOMAN: Anna Neagle, Robert Newton — Was afraid of this one after reading some of the reports in "What the Picture Did for Me." It was truly a good picture, but most of the customers walked out before it was half over; the sound was terrible! Business good the first night. I guess word got around, because there wasn't much business the second night. Played Saturday, Sunday, Nov. 13, 14. — J. A. Blossom, Movie-tone Theatre, Fairfield, Mont. Rural and small town patronage. Twentieth CenturyFox BOMBER'S MOON: George Montgomery, Annabella — Good program picture which pleased average business. Not big enough for Sunday. Played Tuesday, Nov. 16. — E. M'. Freiburger, Paramount Theatre, Dewey, Okla. Small town patronage. CLAUDIA: Dorothy McGuire, Robert Young— Personally, I though it was silly. Business was above average. People reacted favorably. Played Monday, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 9.— Wilson T. Cottrell, Carolina Theatre, Oxford, N. C DR. RENAULT'S SECRET: Lynn Roberts, John Shepperd — We doubled this with "A Stranger in Town" and before it was over wished we had shelved this part of the double bill. Parents here are very much against these horror films, and so are we. Played Friday. Saturday, Nov. 19, 20.— A. C. Edwards, Winema Theatre, Scotia, Calif. Small lumber town patronage. GONE WITH THE WIND: Clark Gable. Vivien Leigh — This* was a reissue and we played to a full house. The picture still has the real thing. Unfortunately, we do not get many like it. Played Wednesday, Nov. 3— F. A. Falle, F-S, Theatre No. 1, B & G, School, Jarvis, Ont., Canada. HEAVEN CAN WAIT: Don Ameche. Gene Tierney — Good picture and good business. In Technicolor and well acted. It is more of a big town picture. Played Sunday, Monday, Nov. 21. 22. — E. M. Freiburger, Paramount Theatre, Dewey, Okla. Small town patronage. HEAVEN CAN WAIT: Don Ameche, Gene Tierney —One grand comedy, but a little too subtle for most of our patrons; and our box office took a beautiful nose dive. Played Sunday-Tuesday, Nov. 7-9. — M'. R. Harrington, Avalon Theatre, Clatskanie, Ore. Small town and rural patronage. HOLY MATRIMONY: Monty Woolley, Grade Fields — With its English actors, English dialect and English setting, this is almost an English-made picture, but I got by with it on Thanksgiving Day. though it was hard to sell. Played Wednesday, Thursday, Nov. 24. 25. — E. M. Freiburger, Paramount Theatre, Dewey, Okla. Small town patronage. SONG OF THE ISLANDS: Betty Grable, Victor Mature — Musical romance with music tKat held you with that certain something. In beautiful Technicolor. Miss Grable and Victor Mature in one of their best. Jack Oakie, Billy Gilbert, Hilo Hattie and Thomas Mitchell have a large share in making this one of the best that we have played. Played Saturday, Sun day, Nov. 27, 28.— A. W. Bates, Director, Florida State Prison, Raiford, Fla. THEY CAME TO BLOW UP AMERICA: George Sanders, Anna Sten — Good draw and seemed to please, but with the manpower shortage in Hollywood, I can't see any justification for 20th-Fox wasting George Sanders in any such thing as this. — A. E. Eliasen, Koronis Theatre, Paynesville, Minn. Rural and small town patronage. WINTERTIME: Sonja Henie, Jack Oakie— We thought this one of Sonja Henie's best pictures. She skates, dances and acts — and good. Her accent has about disappeared, and she's much more pleasing to the eyes than some of the current crop of glamour girls. — A. E. Eliasen, Koronos Theatre, Paynesville, Minn. Rural and small town patronage. United Artists BORDER PATROL: William Boyd— These Cassidys are the best made Westerns today. Good story. Business O.K. Played Friday, Saturday, Nov. 19, 20. —J. A. Bustin, Imperial Theatre, Windsor, N. S. Small town patronage. COLT COMRADES: William Boyd, Andy Clyde— O. K. for this series, but they're all the same. Even the kids never seem to get excited about Hopalong Cassidy any more. Coupled with "Pilot No. 5," this provided the action lacking in the feature and made a good double bill. Business fairly good. Played Friday, Saturday. Nov. 5, 6. — M. R Harrington, Avalon Theatre, Clatskanie, Ore. Small town and rural patronage. HOPPY SERVES A WRIT: William Boyd, Andy Clyde — Average Hopalong, but they always do business. Am extremely sorry Boyd is leaving them as I believe it will kill the series. Played Sunday, Monday, Nov. 7, 8. — Ed. Mansfield, Regent Theatre, Kansas City, Mo. JOHNNY COME LATELY: James Cagney, Grace George — Too much Irish melodrama. Although James Cagney is well liked by all patrons, he did not seem to suit this picture. The picture lacked something. Played Monday, Nov. 8.— F. A. Falle, F-S, Theatre No. 1, B & G School, Jarvis, Ont., Canada. Universal ALL BY MYSELF: Patric Knowles, Evelyn Ankers — A very good musical which can back up any feature—Ralph Raspa, State Theatre, Rivesville, W. Va. AMAZING MRS. HOLLIDAY, THE: Deanna Durbin, Edmond O'Brien — Old. but plenty good. The folks liked it and said so. Business just fair. Played Wednesday, Thursday, Nov. 10, 11. — M. R. Harrington, Avalon Theatre, Clatskanie, Ore. Small town and rural patronage. CAPTIVE WILD WOMAN: Evelyn Ankers, John Carradine — This type of picture is all right for adults, but not for children. It will hold your patrons in their seats. Business fair. Played Wednesday, Thursday, Nov. 24. 25. — J. H. Bustin, Imperial Theatre, Windsor, N. S. Small town patronage. FIRED WIFE: Robert Paige, Louise Allbritton— This picture was loudly talked about and well advertised. Patrons appeared to enjoy it very much. The picture was short; therefore, it was necessary to have too many shorts to build up the show to two hours. It would make a good picture to go with a double booking. Plaved Sundav. Nov. 14.— F. A. Falle. F-S. Theatre No. 1, B & G School, Jarvis, Ont., Canada. GET GOING: Grace McDonald. Robert PaigeShould please anybody. Just perfect for the small town — and wait until you see the final fadeout. — Ralph Raspa, State Theatre, Rivesville, W. Va. HIT THE ICE: Abbott and Costello— This is the best Abbott and Costello we have played in this house as yet. Good comedy, singing and skating. Mv patrons ate this picture up. Business excellent. Played Monday. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 23.— J. H. Bustin, Imperial Theatre, Windsor, N. S. Small town patronage. PHANTOM OF THE OPERA: Nelson Eddy, Susanna Foster — A big town show which will not please in a small town. But the color and the musical score are excellent. Business was fair. Played Wednesday, Thursday, Nov. 17. 18.— E. M. Freiburger. Paramount Theatre, Dewey, Okla. Small town patronage. SHADOW OF A DOUBT: Joseph Gotten. Teresa Wright — Fair picture that did onlv mediocre business. Played Wednesday, Thursdav, Nov. 17. 18.— Harlan Rankin, Plaza Theatre, Tilbury, Ont., Canada. SPOILERS, THE: M'arlene Dietrich. John WayneLots of action in this Western. Had a very good house for this picture. Played Monday. Tuesday. Nov. IS, 16.— T. H. Bustin, Imperial Theatre, Windsor. N. S. Small town patronage. TOP MAN: Donald O'Connor, Peggy Ryan— Won't be long until this team is .tops. Suited the public; they come to the show to laugh, not to see something gruesome.— F. R. Crist, Crist Theatre, Loveland, Ohio. TWO TICKETS TO LONDON: Michele Morgan, Alan Curtis— Prior to this booking I was told this (Continued on page 48)