Motion Picture Herald (Nov-Dec 1946)

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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 #:
000130
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:
May 30, 2024
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THE IE DID ME Columbia BANDIT OF SHERWOOD FOREST: Cornel Wilde, Anita Louise — This was a nice, clean family picture that did much better than most costume pictures. The scenery and the photography were good and the rather weak story seemed to have been overlooked by our customers. Played Sunday, Monday, Oct. 13, 14.— A. C. Edwards, Winema Theatre, Scotia, Cal. Small lumber town patronage. COWBOY BLUES: Ken Curtis— Pretty good. I doubled but should have played it single on Friday and Saturday. Played Friday, Saturday. — Raymond Krutsinger, Rialto Theatre, Lyndon, Kan. Small town and rural patronage. LIFE WITH BLONDIE: Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake — Boy, here is a honey. Like all the "Blondie" series, 'it is a good family picture. Small towns cannot go wrong with this show. Flayed Friday, Saturday, Oct. 25, 26. — Harold J. Johnson, Elberto Theatre, Palisade, Colo. PERILOUS HOLIDAY: Pat O'Brien, Ruth Warrick — O.K. for our situation. There is lots of action and they loved it. — Har'and Rankin, Plaza Theatre, Tilbury, Ont., Can. THROW A SADDLE ON A STAR: Ken Curtis, Adele Roberts — Used on second half of double bill on a weekend. It was very satisfactory with Western fans and children. Played Friday, Saturday, Oct. 18, 19.— A. C. Edwards,' Winema Theatre, Scotia, Cal. Small lumber town patronage. WALLS COME TUMBLING DOWN, THE: Lee Bowman, Marguerite Chapman — Not a bad picture. Did as well as some others costing much more. Played Wednesday, Thursday. — Raymond Krutsinger, Rialto Theatre, Lyndon, Kan. Small town and rural patronage. Film Classics BARBARY COAST: Edward G. Robinson, Miriam Hopkins — Although this is an old picture, it has good star value and it is well made. It pleased those who saw it for the first time and many saw it again for the second time. Fair crowd. Weather fair. Played Thursday, Oct. 24.— Harold J. Johnson, Elberta Theatre, Palisade, Colo. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer HOODLUM SAINT: William Powell, Esther Williams— Nothing extra. It seemed to please fairly well. — S. T. Jackson, Jackson Theatre, Flomaton, Ala. HOODLUM SAINT: William Powell, Esther Williams— Just another picture to play. Not bad, but not good. No complaints. Played Wednesday, Thursday. —Raymond Krutsinger, Rialto Theatre, Lyndon, Kan. Small town and rural patronage. LAST CHANCE, THE: E. G. Morrison, John HoyMost of the dialogue in this picture was foreign. As usual with all foreign made films, it was a sad flop. Played Wednesdays Thursday, Oct. 16, 17— A. C. Edwards, Winema Theatre, Scotia, Cal. Small lumber town patronage. POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE, THE: Lana Turner, John Garfield — Average business. Pleased.— C. L. Niles, Niles Theatre, Anamosa, Iowa. Paramount BLUE DAHLIA, THE: Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake —Too many of this type, but this is one of the best of its kind. It will do better than average and can place during the week. Played Sunday-Tuesday.— Raymond Krutsinger, Rialto Theatre, Lyndon, Kan. Small town and rural patronage. BRIDE WORE BOOTS, THE: Barbara Stanwyck, Robert Cummings— Excellent comedy and plenty of good clean fun. This is a fine picture and deserves top playing time. Everybody liked it and went home very happy. This is the kind of a picture people want today. Played Wednesday, Thursday, Oct. 23, 24. — George Clanton, Daw Theatre, Tappahannock, Va. . . . the original exhibitors' reports department, established October 14, 1916. la H theatremen serve one another with information about the box office performance of product — providing a service of the exhibitor for the exhibitor. ADDRESS REPORTS: What the Picture Did for Me. Motion Picture Herald. Rockefeller Center, New York 20. CAUGHT IN THE DRAFT: Bob Hope, Dorothy Lamour — This is still good. Received a pretty good print. — S. T. Jackson, Jackson Theatre, Flomaton, Ala. KITTY: Paulette Goddard, Ray Milland— This is a good picture with good acting. It is not a picture for small children. Almost all the adults enjoyed this. Average Sunday and Monday business. Weather fair. Played Sunday, Monday, Oct. 20. 21— Harold J. Johnson, Elberta Theatre, Palisade, Colo. KITTY: Paulette Goddard, Ray Milland— Did better than I figured, and that wasn't much. Costume of pictures of 100 years ago are too far back to be interesting to my people. Played Sunday-Tuesday.— Raymond Krutsinger, Rialto Theatre, Lyndon, Kan. Small town and rural patronage. LOST WEEKEND: Ray Milland, Jane Wyman— It was a lost weekend for me. This picture had played on both sides of me and it failed to draw here. Many walkouts from the few who came. It would take Gene Autry to win the Academy Award here. Played Sunday, Monday, Oct. 28, 29.— Harry T. Watchter, Gentry Theatre, Gentry, Ark. MASQUERADE IN MEXICO1: Dorothy Lamour, Arturo de Cordova — Just another picture. Better to omit it. Played Wednesday, Thursday. — Raymond Krutsinger, Rialto Theatre, Lyndon, Kan. Small town and rural patronage. OUR HEARTS WERE GROWING UP: Gail Russell, Diana Lynn — Pretty good, but business wasn't good. — S. T. Jackson, Jackson Theatre, Flomaton, Ala. PLAINSMAN, THE: Gary Cooper, Jean Arthur— This is a good Cooper picture and Jean Arthur was good in her part. Had a good crowd. This is another picture they spent a little time and money on. Therefore they put out a good Western. Weather fair. Played Tuesday, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 23.— Harold J. Pederson, Elberta Theatre, Palisade, Colo. SEARCHING WIND, THE: Robert Young, Ann Richards — Very limited in its appeal in this town. Business fair. Played Wednesday, Thursday, Oct. 9, 10. — Thomas di Lorenzo, New Paltz Theatre, New Paltz, N. Y. STORK CLUB: Betty Hutton, Barry Fitzgerald— The title kept them away here. They never heard of it. In titling pictures they should consider these things and it would be better for the small situations. However, it was a nice picture. Played Tuesday, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 23.— Harry T. Wachter, Gentry Theatre, Gentry, Ark. TO EACH HIS OWN: Olivia De Havilland, John Lund — Excellent. Olivia De Havilland should be in line for some high honors for her performance. — S. T. Jackson, Jackson Theatre, Flomaton, Ala. TO EACH HIS OWN: Olivia De Havilland, John Lund — Business average. Pleased. — C. L. Niles, Niles Theatre, Anamosa, Iowa. TO EACH HIS OWN: Olivia de Havilland, John Lund — Here is the finest picture of the year and hundreds of people are saying it over and over. If Olivia De Havilland does not take the Acadamy Award for her performance in this picture, it will be because the judges were wrong. This picture is tops. Played Sunday -Tuesday, Oct. 13-15. — George Clanton, Daw Theatre, Tappahannock, Va. VIRGINIAN, THE: Joel McCrea, Brian Donlevy— A good picture for small rural towns. Good story, good acting, good cast and good draw at the box ffice. Played it. Played Sunday-Tuesday. — Raymond Krutsinger, Rialto Theatre, Lyndon, Kan. Small town and rural patronage. VIRGINIAN, THE: Joel McCrea, Brian Donlevy— Did a nice business and pleased. — C. L. Niles, Niles Theatre, Anamosa, Iowa. WELL GROOMED BRIDE, THE: Ray Milland, Olivia De Havilland— Very good.— S. T. Jackson, Jackson Theatre, Flomaton, Ala. PRC MURDER IS MY BUSINESS: Hugh Beaumont, Cheryl Walker — Good little program picture. — S. T. Jackson, Jackson Theatre, Flomaton, Ala. SONG OF OLD WYOMING: Eddie Dean, Jennifer Holt — Good Western entertainment. Small towns cannot go wrong with this. PRC is the only company that is trying to improve their pictures as the trend is demanding. When are the big outfits going to listen to public opinion and answer the customers' demand for cleaner and better pictures for all. Played Friday, Saturday, Ost. 18, 19.— Harold J. Johnson, Elberta Theatre, Palisade, Colo. THUNDER TOWN: Bob Steele, Syd Saylor— Good Western. PRC put out the best advertising matter on this Western that I have ever seen on an ordinary Western. — S. T. Jackson, Jackson Theatre, Flomaton, Ala. RKO Radio BADMAN'S TERRITORY: Randolph Scott, Ann Richards — All you could ask for in a big action Westtern. Hit solid here. Business very good. Played Thursday, Friday, Oct. 17, 18.— Joe R. Hayworth, Playhouse Theatre, Pink Hill, N. C. Small town patronage. FALCON'S ALIBI, THE: Tom Conway, Rita Corday — This was a good little mystery picture. Good cast and a decent plot. Fair crowd. All mystery fans will really like this show. Played Thursday, Oct. 17— Harold J. Johnson, Elberta Theatre, Palisade, Colo. KID FROM BROOKLYN, THE: Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo — Good Sunday and Monday business on this swell comedy in Technicolor. It didn't strike me as being as good an attraction as "Up in Arms" or "Wonder Man." I believe it was the thin thread of a story that was no match for the lavish mounting. Played Oct. 13, 14.— Thomas di Lorenzo, New Paltz Theatre, New Paltz, N. Y. MAKE MINE MUSIC: Disney Musical Feature— A mighty interesting film with lots of novelty but spotty in entertainment. Business was good at the box office. I couldn't see it as an attraction for our best playing time. Played Friday, Saturday, Oct. 11, 12.— Thomas di Lorenzo, New Paltz Theatre, New Paltz, N. Y. PARTNERS IN TIME: Pamela Blake, John James — Lum and Abner are all time favorites here. This one was acclaimed the best by the natives. Business good. Will play this one back as soon as I have done with all Lum and Abner pictures. They repeat solid here. Played Thursday, Friday, Oct. 24, 25.— Joe R. Hayworth, Playhouse Theatre, Pink Hill, N. C. Small town patronage. TARZAN AND THE LEOPARD WOMAN: Johnny Weissmuller, Brenda Joyce — Another natural in this series. My patrons eat them up. Business good. I am waiting for the next one of these. Played Monday, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 15.— Joe R. Hayworth, Playhouse Theatre, Pink Hill, N. C. Small town patronage. WITHOUT RESERVATIONS: Claudette Colbert, John Wayne— Good picture. Acting well done. Audience thoroughly entertained.— E. A. Bolduc, Majestic Theatre, Conway, N. H. WONDER MAN: Danny Kaye, Virginia MayoDanny Kaye is just good for about so much here. This was better than the others. He may do better yet. Hope so. Played Sunday-Tuesday.— Raymond Krutsinger, Rialto Theatre, Lyndon, Kan. Small town and rural patronage. WONDER MAN: Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo— Just about the worst picture I have ever played. Silly {Continued on following page) 46 MOTION PICTURE HERALD, NOVEMBER 9, 1946