Motion Picture Herald (Nov-Dec 1946)

Page scan 000650 from Motion Picture Herald

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 #:
000650
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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// WHAT THE PICTURE DIH FOR ME Film Classics STELLA DALLAS: Barbara Stanwyck, John Boles — Surefire at the box office for Sunday. It pleased most everyone. Played Sunday, Monday, Nov. 17, 18. — T. W. Fields, Royal Theatre, Meridan, Miss. . . . the original exhibitors' reports department, established October 14, 1916. In II 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. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer EASY TO WED: Esther Williams, Van Johnson— A lavish color production. Plenty of laughs and good entertainment. It is good for your box office. It was a roaring comedy which our patrons enjoyed all the way through. Ethel Smith could play that organ all day for my money. Played Sunday, Monday, Oct. 27, 28— Charles H. Tintey, Monte Theatre, Monticello, Iowa. Small town and rural patronage. FAITHFUL IN MY FASHION: Tom Drake, Donna Reed — Poor midweek business. It pleased a few. Played Tuesday, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 27.— T. W. Fields, Royal Theatre, Meridan, Miss. GALLANT BESS: Marshall Thompson, George Tobias— All that could be desired for an audience picture. It has a good story and a smart horse. — A. E. Hancock, Columbia Theatre, Columbia City, Ind. OUR VINES HAVE TENDER GRAPES: Edward G. Robinson, Margaret O'Brien— Excellent picture for this territory due to the Norwegian angle. Played Sunday-Tuesday, Nov. 2-4.— D. W. Trisko, Star Theatre, Stanley, N. D. POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE, THE: Lana Turner, John Garfield— It is much too long. It is a drama that does not come up to our expectations either on the screen or at the box office. We are forced to play MGM product later than most pictures. Played Sunday, Monday, Nov. 17, 18— C. M. Hulbert, Gem Theatre, Cornell, Wis. THREE WISE FOOLS: Margaret O'Brien, Lionel Barrymore— Fortunate, indeed, that this O'Brien child had three of the top male stars. Otherwise, the picture would not have gotten by here. The lady is just a little too perfect in these goody-goody roles. Certainly, the picture slipped at the box office over her previous pictures. I think that the public is getting somewhat surfeited with these child stars.— A. E. Hancock, Columbia Theatre, Columbia City, Ind. TWO SISTERS FROM BOSTON: June Allyson, Jimmy Durante— Not even the Armistice holiday date could bring them in in any numbers on this. They shy away from Melchior and Miss Grayson and their songs. Cut this out and with "Schnozzle" to head the cast we would have made a few dollars. Played Sunday, Monday, Nov. 10, 11.— C. M. Hulbert, Gem Theatre, Cornell, Wis. Monogram BOWERY BOMBSHELL: Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall —This series does well in this small town. My patrons go for the Bowery Boys, so naturally I do, too. Played Wednesday, Nov. 13.— W. E. Hawkins, Hawkins Theatre, Newellton, La. HIGH SCHOOL HERO: Freddie Stewart, June Preisser— Double . billed this with a Western. This series seems to please. Good music that should be enjoyed by teen-agers and jitterbugs everywhere. Played Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 24-26.— Terry Axley New Theatre, England, Ark. Paramount BLUE DAHLIA THE: Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake —Picture was well received with average business. Played Sunday, Monday, Nov. 3, 4.— E. C. Arnold Chapman Theatre, Chapman, Kan. BLUE DAHLIA THE: Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake Smart gangster picture that failed at the box office. Bendix was good in a comedy role. Played SaturdayMonday, Nov. 16-18.— O. A. Fosse, Community Theatre, Ridgeway, Iowa. BRIDE WORE BOOTS, THE: Barbara Stanwyck, Robert Cummings— Business was average on this pic ture. Played Sunday, Monday, Nov. 17, 18.— E. C. Arnold, Chapman Theatre, Chapman, Kan. GAMBLER'S CHOICE: Chester Morris, Nancy Kelly — Good action melodrama that our patrons liked much more than many of the super dupers. I wonder how long it is going to be before the producers remember that the nice little stories of Shirley Temple and Will Rogers went over better than most of the collosal pictures. Shirley was never as popular with the more pretentious stories as those she made at first. The same is true of the stage. The most popular ones are "Abie's Irish Rose," etc. In other words, "It Happened One Night" was a great picture with just an ordinary story that could happen to any of our patrons. Played Thursday, Friday, Nov. 21, 22.— Abe H. Kaufman, Fountain Theatre, Terre Haute, Ind. MASQUERADE IN MEXICO: Dorothy Lamour, Arturo de Cordova — Business was below average and the picture was not well received. Played Sunday, Monday, Oct. 27, 28.— E. C. Arnold, Chapman Theatre, Chapman, Kan. MONSIEUR BEAUCAIRE: Bob Hope, Joan Caulfield — Hope was good, as always, but why did this picture have to be a 300-year-old costume affair? That hurts at the box office. Our patrons don't care for costumes. The producer muffed a good opportunity. Worth playing, anyway. Played Sunday, Monday, Nov. 10, 11— Charles H. Tintey, Monte Theatre, Monticello, Iowa. Small town and rural patronage. NATIONAL BARN DANCE: Jean Heather, Charles Quigley — Lots of corn that our customers liked. Business was average on Sunday, but it was off Monday. The last few months' business, in general, has been slumping. This is not only with us, but the merchants in our town have told the writer the same thing. Played Sunday, Monday, Nov. 24, 25.— Abe H. Kaufman, Fountain Theatre, Terre Haute, Ind. OUR HEARTS WERE GROWING UP: Gail Russell, Diana Lynn — Another rather silly thing. It was funny, but nothing to get wild about. This one doesn't have anything to bring them in. It is good, if the patron has time he wants to while away. Average business. Played Tuesday -Thursday, Nov. 5-7. — Charles H. Tintey, Monte Theatre, Monticello, Iowa. Small town and rural patronage. OUR HEARTS WERE GROWING UP: Gail Russell, Diana Lynn— Very good comedy that seemed to please. Played Friday, Saturday, Nov. 29, 30.— D. W Trisko, Star Theatre, Stanley, N. D. ROAD TO UTOPIA: Bob Hope, Bing CrosbyBusiness was below average and the picture did not please. Weather was rainy but this should have done better, in my estimation, due to the stars. Played Thursday -Saturday, Nov. 7-9.— E. C. Arnold, Chapman Theatre, Chapman, Kan. STORK CLUB, THE: Betty Hutton, Barry Fitzgerald—Below average business on this picture, but it was well liked and well received by the paying customers. Played Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 24-26.— E. C. Arnold, Chapman Theatre, Chapman, Kan. TO EACH HIS OWN: Olivia de Havilland, John Lund— Everyone enjoyed it, but said it was too sad. It is a tear-jerker. It was very well played and it has a good story. Good box office. It is worth screen space in any house. Played Sunday, Monday, Nov. 3, 4.— Charles H. Tintey, Monte Theatre, Monticello, Iowa. Small town and rural patronage. STRANGE LOVE OF MARTHA IVERS: Barbara Stanwyck, Van Heflin— Our patrons are fed up with murder stories, but this one is off the beaten track and was a pleasant surprise. Comments were favorable, although the box office was somewhat below normal. Those who came were not disappointed. Played Sunday, Monday, Dec. 1, 2.— Chase Bros., Sokokis Theatre, Limerick, Maine. TYPHOON: Dorothy Lamour, Robert Preston— This reissue was very good and seemed to hold up well for the second run. If you have never played it be sure and don't pass it up. Played Tuesday, Wednes, day, Oct. 22, 23.— Terry Axley, New Theatre, England, Ark. VIRGINIAN, THE: Joel McCrea, Brian Donlevy— Business was about average and the picture pleased and was well received. Played Thursday -Saturday, Nov. 14-16.— E. C. Arnold, Chapman Theatre, Chapman, Kan. VIRGINIAN, THE: Joel McCrea, Brian Donlevy —Very good and beautiful Technicolor. Not too long and just what my customers asked for. Played Sunday, Monday, Oct. 20, 21.— Terry Axley, New Theatre, England, Ark. VIRGINIAN, THE: Joel McCrea, Brian Donlevy— This picture is so good that nearly all our patrons had seen it before. Miss Britton is adorable and did a great job in her part. Played Saturday-Monday, Nov. 23-25.— O. A. Fosse, Community Theatre, Ridgeway, Iowa. WELL GROOMED BRIDE, THE: Olivia de Havilland, Ray Milland — Picture was well liked and business was good. It was a little above average. Played Sunday, Monday, Nov. 10, 11.— E. C. Arnold, Chapman Theatre, Chapman, Kan. WELL GROOMED BRIDE, THE: Ray Milland, Olivia de Havilland — A gay comedy with complications plus. Ray, Olivia and Sonny offer the patrons a good many laughs. Above average business and it merits all the money the public pays. Played Tuesday-Thursday, Oct. 29-31.— Charles H. Tintey, Monte Theatre, Monticello, Iowa. Small town and rural patronage. WELL GROOMED BRIDE, THE: Ray Milland, Olivia de Havilland — This was a very pleasing comedy that should do well anywhere. Played Wednesday, Thursday, Nov. 20, 21.— A. C. Edwards, Winema Theatre, Scotia, Cal. Small lumber town patronage. PRC ENCHANTED FOREST, THE: Edmund Lowe, Brenda Joyce — Very good in color that our patrons liked very much. It is worthy of being played in every theatre. Played Sunday, Monday, Nov. 17, 18. —Abe H. Kaufman, Fountain Theatre, Terre Haute, Ind. FOG ISLAND: Lionel Atwill, George Zucco— An action melodrama that seemed to satisfy a little below average crowd. Played Tuesday, Nov. 19. — Abe H. Kaufman, Fountain Theatre, Terre Hute, Ind. RKO Radio B ADMAN'S TERRITORY: Randolph Scott, Ann Richards — There is a lot of action in this one and it stood up fairly well on the Thanksgiving holiday date. Business is considerably down on the whole, and it is hard to get even the action fans out. Turning out our marquee lights for John L. Lewis did not help matters. Played Tuesday-Thursday, Nov. 26-28.— C. M. Hulbert, Gem Theatre, Cornell, Wis. BADMAN'S TERRITORY: Randolph Scott, Ann Richards — Just what the doctor ordered for my situation. Played Sunday, Monday, Oct. 27, 28.— Terry Axley, New Theatre, England, Ark. DING DONG WILLIAMS: Glenn Vernon, Marcia McGuire — Doubled with Western, but business not so hot. It was a fair little picture. Marcia McGuire is good. Played Friday, Saturday, Nov. 8, 9.— Charles H. Tintey, Monte Theatre, Monticello, Iowa. Small town and rural patronage. DING DONG WILLIAMS: Glenn Vernon, Marcia McGuire — This is a fine feature picture. These may {Continued on following page) 58 MOTION PICTURE HERALD, DECEMBER 14, 1946