Motion Picture Herald (Aug-Oct 1947)

(.Continued from preceding page) away. Cost for this was too high when compared with the attendance. Flayed Friday, Saturday, Aug. 29_ 30.— Ralph Raspa, State Theatre, Rivesville, W. Va. FARMER'S DAUGHTER, THE: Loretta Young, Joseph Gotten— A picture good enough for any theatre. Storv and direction above average. I'm sorry my patrons didn't turn out as well as anticipated. Played 78 per cent. Played Wednesday, Thursday, Aug. 20, 21.— H. G. Moore, Fox Theatre, Brighton, Ala. FARMER'S DAUGHTER, THE: Loretta Young, Joseph Cotten— Should have done better than we did on this one. Played July 24, 25. Weather too hot. Very good picture. Well received. Can play to juvenile trade with a good action cofeature. —Phil Schwartz, Parkway Theatre, Bridgeport, Conn. Republic BEHIND CITY LIGHTS: Lynn Roberts, William Terrv— Doubled it with "Phantom of the Plains" to landslide business. Print in poor shape. Flayed Tuesday—Frank Thomasson, Pike Theatre, Murfreesboro, Ark. CALENDAR GIRL: Jane Frazee, William Marshall—A light and entertaining musical which pleased more adnlts than kiddies, even though we gave them three cartoons and a "Speaking of Animals." This drew in some of our Sunday and Monday trade, and we felt it the next two days. Business was good. Played Fridav, Saturday, Sept. 5, 6.— George E. Janes, Ojai Theatre, Ojai, Cal. NIGHT TRAIN TO MEMPHIS: Roy Acuff, Adele Mara— Punk. In fact, it is very poor. Republic's Memphis branch inspection of the film was really something— about 400 loose splices. Played Wednesday, Thursday. Sept. 17, 18— Frank Thomasson, Pike Theatre, Murfreesboro, Ark. ROLL ON TEXAS MOON : Roy Rogers, Dale Evans—Up to par with the average Rogers Westerns. Seems as though the Memphis branch of Republic doesn't know what film cement is, or else they don't know how to use it. Print in horrid shape. We have yet to receive a good print from Republic. Played Friday. Saturday. Sept. 12, 13— Frank Thomasson, Pike Theatre, Murfreesboro, Ark. Screen Guild QUEEN OF THE AMAZONS: Robert Lowery, Patricia Morrison— Something different and it seemed to please. Many stock scenes were used to good advantage. Plaved Friday, Saturday, Sept. 5, 6.— Ralph Raspa, State Theatre, Rivesville, W.'Va. Twentieth CenturyFox ALEXANDERS RAGTIME BAND: Tyrone Power, Alice Faye— Business off on a Friday and Saturday date. Good reissue. Good remarks from the audience. Plaved Friday, Saturday, Sept. 26, 27.— Joseph Stevens, Hudson Theatre, Cold Spring, N. Y. GHOST AND MRS. MUIR, THE: Gene Tierney, Rex Harrison— This is a good picture that was very much enjoyed and business was slightly above average. Many came because it was something different and there were quite a few comments on the fine performance of Rex Harrison. Played Tuesday-Thursday, Aug. 26-28.— George E. Janes, Ojai Theatre, Ojai, Cal. I WONDER WHO'S KISSING HER NOW?: June Haver, Mark Stevens— A very well-hked musical which did some business. There sure is a difference between this picture and the pathetic "Carnival m Costa Rica." Who knows, maybe 20th-Fox is trying to improve itself. It is time some of the producers are waking up to the fact that the movie-goers aren t idiotic, and thev want to be entertained, not humored. Played Tuesday-Thursday, Sept. 16-18.— George E. Janes, Ojai Theatre, Ojai, Cal. I WONDER WHO'S KISSING HER NOW?: June Haver, Mark Stevens— Played a week after "Miss Pilgrim." A difference of day and night. Business very good. All the comments were good. I played this single with a Disney cartoon. They all came, Mom, Pop, and the kids.— Phil Schwartz, Parkway Theatre, Bridgeport, Conn. I WONDER WHO'S KISSING HER NOW?: June Haver, Mark Stevens— An appealing song title which drew them in. Picture above average in Technicolor. Plaved Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 28-30.— C. V. Martina, Rialto Theatre, Albion. N. Y. JESSE JAMES: Tyrone Power, Henry Fonda— This is the third time we played this one and it still draws them. Print was good. Small town patrons eat it up. Played Friday, Sep. 19.— Melvin Lipnick, Inverness Theatre, Inverness, Miss. MOTHER WORE TIGHTS: Betty Grable, Dan Dailey, Jr.— This is a splendid picture that will draw above average, and in Technicolor. We advertised the title on the marquee and the fact that it was in Technicolor. Several people wanted to know if the tights were colored or the picture. Played Thursday Saturday, Sept. 25-27.— C. V. Martina, Rialto Theatre, Albion, N. Y. MOSS ROSE: Victor Mature, Peggy Cummins— A fair mystery that did not draw. Played Tuesday, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 24.— C. V. Martina, Rialto Theatre, Albion, N. Y. SHOCKING MISS PILGRIM, THE: Betty Grable, Dick Haymes — Here is a very good musical in color which seemed to please. We were also pleasedi at the box office. Played Sunday, Sept. 14. — Melvin Lipnick, Inverness .Theatre, Inverness, Miss. SHOCKING MISS PILGRIM, THE: Betty Grable, Dick Haymes — Another waste of Technicolor and stars. Can only be played with a terrific second feature. No action whatever. Very boring to the children and the younger crowd. — Phil Schwartz, Parkway Theatre, Bridgeport, Conn. STRANGE JOURNEY: Paul Kelly, Osa Massen— This picture lacks warmth, humor and naturalness and is at times rather depressing. The action comes and goes and leaves little, if any, impression. Strictly for the bottom half of the program. Double billed with "For the Love of Rusty" to average business. Played Friday, Saturday, Aug. 29, 30. — George E. Janes, Ojai Theatre, Ojai, Cal. 13 RUE MADELEINE: James Cagney, Armabella— If you played "House on 92nd Street" to good business, then by all means step on this one. Played to general patronage and business was 107 per cent. Played Sunday, Monday, Sept. 21, 22.— H. G. Moore, Fox Theatre, Brighton, Ala. 13 RUE MADELEINE: James Cagney, Annabella — A very good action picture that did fair business. Played Sunday, Sept. 7. — Melvin Lipnick, Inverness Theatre, Inverness, Miss. WAKE UP AND DREAM: John Payne, June Hav er — However this was made, so it had to be sold. The Technicolor was wasted. Stars wasted. Can be played on Saturday matinee for the kids. Don't feature any place. — Phil Schwartz, Parkway Theatre, Bridgeport, Conn. WAKE UP AND DREAM: John Payne, June Haver— This was really a flopperino. It is said 20th-Fox made this and waited several years before releasing it. All we can say about such a procedure is that cheese, unlike wine, does not improve with age. Played Wednesday, Thursday, Sept. 17, 18 — A. C Edwards, Winema Theatre, Scotia, Cal. Small iumber town patronage. Universal BUCK PRIVATES COME HOME: Abbott and Co;tello — Abbott and Costello always pay off here, an 1 this was no exception. You can't miss on this one. Played Sunday. Monday, Sept. 7, 8. — Frank Thomasson, Pike Theatre, Murfreesboro, Ark. RUNAROUND, THE: Rod Cameron, Ella Raines — A good comedy. Wonder why they don't use Rod Cameron in more feature pictures. He is a good actor and much better looking than the average male star. Played Wednesday, Sept. 24.— Mrs. M. D. Williams, Oliver Theatre, Oliver Springs, Tenn. SONG OF SCHEHERAZADE: Brian Donlevy, Yvonne de Carlo — My patrons just don't go for classical music, even if it is in a feature as beautiful as this one. Business fair, but it should have been much more for Labor Day. Played Sunday, Monday. Aug. 31, Sept. 1. — Ralph Raspa, State Theatre, Rivesville, W. Va. STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN: David Niven, Kim Hunter — The newspapers gave this four stars. My customers gave it four Bronx cheers. Color beautiful. This type might be good for class houses, but they are poison to the guy with the average "thinker." He sits and looks at the screen, gets up, smokes, sits again, kibitzes with his wife, who gets mad because she wants to sleep. — Phil Schwartz, Parkway Theatre, Bridgeport, Conn. Warner Bros. CHEYENNE: Dennis Morgan, Jane Wyman— Plenty of action. Plenty of shooting. Enjoyed by all. It seems that everyone likes a good Western, even the ladies, if the right actor is in the lead, and Dennis Morgan is no slouch. — Phil Schwartz, Farkway Theatre, Bridgeport, Conn. CHEYENNE: Dennis Morgan, Jane Wyman— A good Western that will please the women as well as the men. Played Tuesday-Thursday, Sept. 16-18. — C. V. Martina, Rialto Theatre, Albion, N. Y. GOD IS MY CO-PILOT: Dennis Morgan, Raymond Massey — Swell trailer, swell show, swell short subjects and a nice attendance for such a close repeat performance. It is worth playing. Played Tuesday, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 3. — Ralph Raspa, State Theatre, Rivesville, W Va. r KING'S ROW: Ann Sheridan, Robert Cummings— Made in the good old days before Warners went berserk. This still has for us much of the original drawing power. The name -heavy cast brought in those who were unfamiliar with the story. All were pleased, and business was better than we had hoped for. It was a sad day for WB when Hal Wallis left the lot. When will they get back near the top of the ladder where they used to be? Played Wednesday, Thursday, Sept. 3, 4.— George E. Janes, Ojai Theatre, Ojai, NIGHT AND DAY: Cary Grant, Alexis SmithVery best Technicolor. Better than "Till the Clouds Roll By," and so was business. Played Sunday, Monday, Aug. 6, 7.— Frank Thomasson, Pike Theatre, Murfreesboro, Ark. FOSSESSED: Joan Crawford, Van Heflin— Played in an action spot, depending on the kids and the young fellows. They didn't come, but their mothers and sisters did, and lots of them, too. Miss Crawford is tops. No complaints. Business held. Played Sunday, Monday.— Phil Schwartz, Parkway Theatre, Bridgeport, Conn. STOLEN LIFE, A: Bette Davis, Glenn Ford— A fine performance from both Miss Davis and Ford. It is a little highbrow for our small town. Played Monday, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 16.— Mrs. M. D. Williams, Oliver Theatre, Oliver Springs, Tenn. TWO MRS. CARROLLS, THE: Humphrey Bogart, Barbara Stanwyck— Unless your patrons like Humphrey Bogart and Barbara Stanwyck you won't do much with this. Ours do, so we had terrific business. Fell down on Monday, but managed to be one of our biggest grossers this year. Played Saturday-Monday, Sept. 20-22.— Le Roy Wheeler, Russell Theatre, East Point, Ga. Short Features Columbia HI-LI: World of Sports — A very good short on this not -too-publicized^ sport. More interesting than many of this series. — George E. Janes, Ojai Theatre, Ojai, Cal. TEN PIN MAGIC: Sport Reels— Poor short. Poor photography. Poor sound. In fact, these sport reels are very poor. — Frank Thomasson, Fike Theatre, Murfreesboro, Ark. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer DR. JEKYLL AND MR. MOUSE: Tom & Jerry Cartoons — Here is a riot to end them all. I'm still laughing. — George E. Janes, Ojai Theatre, Ojai, Cal. GLIMPSES OF NEW SCOTLAND: Fitzpatrick Traveltalks — These are good as fillers most anytime. This one was nice. — George E. Janes, Ojai Theatre, Ojai, Cal. PART TIME PAL: Tom & Jerry Cartoons— Very good. Tom and Jerry should be first on the choice of shorts. — Frank Thomasson, Pike Theatre, Murfreesboro, Ark. PLAYING BY EAR: Pete Smith Specialties— This is a very good subject on sports for the blind. I thought it was going to be about music, but was certainly not disappointed. — George E. Janes, Ojai Theatre, Ojai, Cal. Paramount AS OUR FRIENDS: Speaking of Animals— This series is very popular here and has marquee value. This one and "In Love" and "The Pooch Parade" are up to the standard and would make good substitutes for cartoons. — George E. Janes, Ojai Theatre, Ojai, Cal. LOOSE IN THE CABOOSE: Little Lulu— Fair short in excellent Technicolor. — Frank Thomasson, Pike Theatre, Murfreesboro, Ark. ROYAL FOUR FLUSHER: Fopeye Cartoons— The same plot with Popeye versus Bluto, with a few new gags thrown in. . Funny. — George E. Janes, Ojai Theatre, Ojai, Cal. THE STUPIDSTITIOUS CAT: Noveltoons— Not a bad cartoon, although about average. — George E. Janes, Ojai Theatre, Ojai, Cal. WILBUR THE LION: George Pal Puppetoons— A cute story well done. It's remarkable the way these things are made and some of the live motion they can achieve. It must take a lot of hard work and patience. — George E. Janes, Ojai Theatre, Ojai, Cal. RKO Radio DOUBLE DRIBBLE: Walt Disney Cartoons— An excellent cartoon well up to Disney's standard. Good for any program. — George E. Janes, Ojai Theatre, Ojai, Cal. FRANK DUCK: Walt Disney Cartoons.— An average Disney cartoon. Very entertaining. — George E. Janes, Ojai Theatre, Ojai, Cal. 50 MOTION PICTURE HERALD, OCTOBER II, 1947