Motion Picture Herald (Nov-Dec 1946)

Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture Herald
Date:
Nov-Dec 1946
Publisher:
[New York, N.Y. : Quigley Pub. Co.]
Volume:
Motion Picture Herald (Nov-Dec 1946)
Leaf #:
00059
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:
November 03, 2022
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{Continued from preceding page) JOHNNY ANGEL.: George Raft, Signe Hasso— If I could have consulted some sage and peered into the crystal ball, probably I could have avoided this dud. The war is over, so why don't the producers cut down on the heavy product and give us more light entertainment? Played Saturday, Sunday, Oct. 12, 13.— Harold J. Pederson, Roxy Theatre, Clearbrook, Minn. Small town and rural patronage. KID FROM BROOKLYN: Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo — Rain kept our patrons home, but it pleased the ones who came. Played Monday, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 8. — James C. Balkcom, Gray Theatre, Gray, Ga. TARZAN AND THE LEOPARD WOMAN: Johnny Weismuller, Brenda Joyce — Used on weekend double bill to good business. Went over great with juveniles and Tarzan fans. Played Friday, Saturday, Oct. 11, 12.— A. C. Edwards, Winema Theatre, Scotia, Calif. TILL THE END OF TIME: Dorothy McGuire, Guy Madison — Fair picture. Rather slow-moving in places. — E. A. Bolduc, Majestic Theatre, Conway, N. H. Twentieth CenturyFox BEHIND GREEN LIGHTS: Carole Landis, William Gargan — Very good for double bill. Business satisfactory. Played Friday, Saturday, Oct. 11, 12.— A. C. Edwards, Winema Theatre, Scotia, Calif. CENTENNIAL SUMMER: Jeanne Crain, Cornel Wilde — This is one of the finest pictures I've seen lately. The picture was well made and well acted. To add an extra touch to a fine show, it was in Technicolor. The colorful scenery of the grand pld days when the hardships of family life were being brought about makes one's interest stay with the show and helps one to appreciate it. If only we could have more shows of this type the exhibitors wouldn't have so many disappointed crowds, for the simple reason that this is a picture that deals with the common people and one that everyone understands. Let's have more like it. I saw it at the Florida Theatre, Jacksonville, Fla.— Joe Brury, Wells Theatre, St. Mary's, Ga. CLUNY BROWN: Jennifer Jones, Charles Boyer— Twentieth-Fox is still paying off the British debt, which is more than the British do. Boyer has been poison at our box office in all of his pictures, and you can imagine the reception this British locale received. It was nil, and the walkouts set a record. And I am helping pay that three and a half billion dollars the Administration threw down a rat hole, like all the lend-lease. What a business. — A. E. Hancock, Columbia Theatre, Columbia City, Ind. CLUNY BROWN: Charles Boyer, Jennifer JonesReports told us this was a comedy. We couldn't see any humor. — E. A. Bolduc, Majestic Theatre, Conway, N. H. CLUNY BROWN: Jennifer Jones, Charles BoyerWord got around that it was an English picture, and almost everyone stayed home. The ones that came were sorry they didn't stay at home. No action, no nothing. Played Tuesday, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 10.— James C. Balkcom, Gray Theatre, Gray, Ga. DRAGONWYCK: Gene Tierney, Vincent PriceMuch too long and dragged out for my situation, where hard veneer seats begin to tell on the patrons. Average turnout. No walkouts and no compliments. Weather cold. Played Saturday, Sunday, Sept. 21, 22. —Harold J. Pederson, Gonvick Theatre, Gonvick, Minn. Small town and rural patronage. JOHNNY COMES FLYING HOME: Richard Crane, Faye Marlowe — A good show. Not a "Class A," but a good program. Would have done better if played later in the week. Weather fair. Played Monday, Tuesday, Sept. 30, Oct. 1.— Joe Drury, Wells Theatre, St. Mary's, Ga. Small town and rural patronage. SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY: John Payne, Maureen 0"Hara — This was a nice picture, but without sufficient drawing power to stand up on our Sunday-Monday dates. Business off. Flayed Sunday, Monday, Oct. 6, 7. — A. C. Edwards, Winema Theatre, Scotia, Calif. SWAMP FIRE: Johnny Weismuller, Virginia Grey — I just wonder when the producers are going to lose their amateur standing and become professionals. It certainly is not apparent in pictures such as this turkey, and don't try to carve it You will find it badly decomposed. I did not know that Weismuller could be so wooden. He was terrible, so was the picture. He had better stay with Tarzan— the monk will carry him. No wonder the producer's profits are at the alltime high. They just sling a picture together, knowing in this easy money era it will get some business. But brother wait a little while— this thing is going to bust. It has been long overdue, and indications are that it is on its way. A. E. Hancock, Columbia Theatre, Columbia City, Ind. United Artists ANGEL ON MY SHOULDER: Paul Muni, Anne Baxter — Very good comments all the way around, including the box office. A fairly old plot with a very new twist. Played Sunday, Monday, Oct. 13, 14.— Robert E Nicholson, Alsec Theatre, Kodiak, Alaska. BACHELOR'S DAUGHTER, THE: Gail Russell, Claire Trevor — According to our box-office reports, it justified our single-billing. Even the sophisticated part of the audience will find List's piano playing worth the price of admission. Played Friday, Oct. 10. — Robert E. Nicholson, Alsec Theatre, Kodiak, Alaska. CAPTAIN KIDD: Charles Laughton, Randolph Scott — Charles Laughton is far from being a box-office hit in this theatre. This picture did not do good business. I advise small town exhibitors to let this one go by. Played Wednesday, Thursday, Oct. 2, 3. — Charles A. Thompson, Grove Theatre, Blooming Grove, Texas. A NIGHT IN CASABLANCA: Marx Brothers— Good slapstick. Glad to see them back.— E. A. Bolduc, Majestic Theatre, Conway, N. H. SCANDAL IN PARIS: George Sanders, Signe Hasso —Played to below average attendance. Played Sunday, Oct. 13. — James C. Balkcom, Gray Theatre, Gray, Ga. WHISTLE STOP: George Raft, Ava Gardner— Good action picture which pleased. Good business in spite of its age. Played Friday, Saturday, Oct. 18, 19.— E. M. Freiburger, Paramount Theatre, Dewey, Okla. YOUNG WIDOW: Jane Russell, Louis Hayward— Played to above average Sunday business. Jane Russell is proving a sensation. This is an excellent feature that should please everyone. Good comedy and drama. Louis Hayward was very good and my patrons hope to see him again very soon. Played Sunday, Oct. 20. — James C. Balkcom, Gray Theatre, Gray, Ga. Universal CANYON PASSAGE: Dana Andrews, Susan Hayward— This is the best picture Universal has ever made. Hoagy Carmichael almost stole the show. His songs were great. Very beautiful Technicolor. Congratulations to Universal! Played Monday, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 15. — James C. Balkcom, Gray Theatre, Gray, Ga. DALTONS RIDE AGAIN: Alan Curtis, Lon Chaney — This picture did fine business, a twin to "Frontier Gal," as far as the box office was concerned. My thanks to Universal for making the turnstiles click on a rainy, dreary night. Played Saturday, Sunday, Oct. 12, 13. — Harold J. Pederson, Gonvick Theatre, Gonvick, Minn. Small town and rural patronage. HER ADVENTUROUS NIGHT: Helen Walker, Dennis O'Keefe — This is a very good picture for the laughing-type audience. A good story, well made, and with plenty of laughs. Played Wednesday, Thursday, Oct. 9, 10.— Joe Drury, Wells Theatre, St. Mary's, Ga. Small town and rural patronage. SO GOES MY LOVE: Don Ameche, Myrna Loy— Not for our town. It didn't go over — thought it should but it didn't. Played Wednesday, Thursday, Oct. 16, 17.— Harland Rankin, Flaza Theatre, Tilbury, Ontario. SO GOES MY LOVE: Myrna Loy, Don Ameche— As goes my box office so goes my heart. A swell show that didn't click.. Why? I don't know. Played Sunday, Monday, Oct. 13, 14.— Harry T. Wachter, New Gentry Theatre, Gentry, Ark. SPIDER WOMAN STRIKES BACK: Gale Sundergaard, Kirby Grant — Very exciting. It would be good for a late show. Played Friday, Saturday, Oct. 18, 19. —James C. Balkcom, Gray Theatre, Gray, Ga. STRANGE CONQUEST: Jane Wyatt, Lowell Gilmore — Played this picture the first of the week, and didn't do anything. Just a dry subject and not very interesting. Weather good. Played Monday, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 8.— Joe Drury, Wells Theatre, St. Mary's, Ga. Small town and rural patronage. TIME OF THEIR LIVES: Abbott and Costello— A good comedy for a small town. Business was very good. Played Sunday, Monday, Oct. 13, 14.— E. M. Freiburger, Paramount Theatre, Dewey, Okla. WHITE TIE AND TAILS: Ella Raines, Dan Duryea — A very good picture. Those who saw it once told all their friends, and they came too. Those people who are used to seeing Duryea playing a "heavy" are in for a pleasant and delightful surprise. Played Wednesday, Thursday, Oct. 16, 17.— Robert E. Nicholson, Alsec Theatre, Kodiak, Alaska. Warner Bros. THE BIG SLEEP: Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall — This picture was rather hard to follow. Fast dialogue. Bogart and Bacall suit each other. Held interest throughout.— E. A. Bolduc, Majestic Theatre, Conway, N. H. CINDERELLA JONES: Joan Leslie, Robert Alda— This is a good musical. Nothing big, but all classes will be satisfied. Better than the majority run of pictures today. Played Tuesday, Oct. 15. — J. L. Thayer, (Continued on following page) oAnnouncement! CHANGE IN COLUMBIA PICTURES TRADE SHOWING .» NOVEMBER 6th we will trade show FIGHTING FRONTIERSMAN* instead of LONE STAR MOONLIGHT * Time and place of this screening will be same as advertised vsaSs®in the October 12th issue of this trade paper. MOTION PICTURE HERALD, NOVEMBER 2, 1946 51