Motion Picture Herald (Sep-Oct 1948)

(Continued from preceding page) lutely do not think a picture should show a man slapping er knocking a woman around. It seems to me that there are enough wife beaters in the world without showing the kids how it is done. Some of the comments from the young fry when Sheldon Leonard knocked Lynn down were, "That's the way to treat 'em," "That's the way I'm gonna treat my wife," etc. Now I ask you, is that the attitude we want our young boys to have? Heaven knows it is hard enough to raise children without exposing them to this kind of thing. Played Tuesday, Aug. 17.— Marcella Smith, Vinton Theatre, McArthur, Ohio. MY PAL TRIGGER: Roy Rogers, George "Gabby" Hayes— First Roy Rogers I have played in a long time and I was very much disappointed in the box office. The Stooge comedy really made the box office. Played Friday, Saturday, Aug. 6, 7.— Mrs. Cleo M. Shingler, Buena Vista Theatre, Buena Vista, Ga. Small town and rural patronage. TWILIGHT ON THE RIO GRANDE: Gene Autry, Adele Mara — A fair little Western that the few patrons enjoyed far better than the top half of the bill. Doubled with "The Senator was Indiscreet" to our new all-time low for a weekend. Played Friday, Saturday, Aug. 13, 14. — Jack Hammond, Shastona Theatre, Mount Shasta, Cal. WYOMING: William Elliott, Vera Ralston— The crowd did not come in for this one although it was a good picture. For some reason or other I cannot make money on this star. Played Friday, Saturday, July 30, Aug. 1. — J. L. Thayer, Raymond Theatre, Raymond, N. H. SRO DUEL IN THE SUN: Jennifer Jones, Gregory Peck — Drew very well. An odd picture, as far as the public is concerned. Either people like it a lot or they definitely dislike it. I thought the acting fine, the plot poor. Played Sunday, Monday, Aug. 15, 16. — Marcella Smith, Vinton Theatre, McArthur, Ohio. Twentieth CenturyFox CALL NORTHSIDE 777: James Stewart, Helen Walker — An excellent picture. Kept the audience interest every minute. Demonstrated many interesting procedures of the Chicago police system, lie detector and newspaper work. All of which was not only interesting but educational. The film had these good features plus a splendid story. Played Friday-Sunday, Aug. 20-22.— J. L. Thayer, Raymond Theatre, Raymond, N. H. CAPTAIN FROM CASTILE: Tyrone Power, Jean Peters — This is really a wonderfully fine picture. It has everything story value, action, Technicolor, and the very high class stars. Jean Peters is something to look at in any costume. It has high grade entertainment stamped all over it. Played Friday-Sunday, Aug. 13-15.— J. L. Thayer, Raymond Theatre, N. H. GIVE MY REGARDS TO BROADWAY: Dan Dailey, Nancy Guild — Many disappointed that this wasn't a musical but it is good and a little different. Business only fair. — Ritz Amusements, Inc., Park Theatre, North Vernon, Ind. HOMESTRETCH, THE: Cornel Wilde, Maureen O'Hara — Good program with very good color. Not in a class with others of its type. Played MondayWednesday, July 19-21. — Coombes, Hudson & Coombes, Empress Theatre, Lloydminster, Sask., Can. MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET: John Payne, Maureen O'Hara — Excellent picture. The plot was something different and the picture pleased. Played Thursday-Saturday, July 15-17. — Coombes, Hudson & Coombes, Empress Theatre, Lloydminster, Sask., Can. MOTHER WORE TIGHTS: Betty Grable, Dan Dailey, Jr. — One of the best we have ever had. Betty Grable certainly made up for "The Shocking Miss Pilgrim." Thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. Played Thursday-Saturday, July 22-24. — Coombes, Hudson & Coombes, Empress Theatre, Lloydminster, Sask., Can. TENDER YEARS, THE: Joe E. Brown, Noreen Nash — Doubled with a Western to average business but everyone liked it. It's an excellent human interest story and Joe E. Brown was O.K. in his first dramatic role. Played Friday, Saturday, Aug. 6, 7. — Ray McFarlane, Arbuckle Theatre, Arbuckle, Cal. THUNDER IN THE VALLEY: Peggy Ann Garner, Lon McAllister — Excellent picture just suited for small towns. Nothing big, but a very enjoyable show. Played Friday, Saturday, Aug. 13, 14. — Coombes, Hudson & Coombes, Empress Theatre, Lloydminster, Sask., Can. Universal ANOTHER PART OF THE FOREST: Frederic March, Ann Blyth — Small town exhibitors beware of this one. Played to lowest midweek business in three years with about 25 per cent of those who did come walked out on it. Played Wednesday, Thursday. — Ritz Amusements, Inc., Park Theatre, North Vernon, Ind. RIDE THE PINK HORSE: Robert Montgomery, Wanda Hendrix — Did not draw too well. I think the Mexican angle in the preview frightened people away. It is a good picture and the acting is superb. Played Sunday, Monday, Aug. 8, 9. — Marcella Smith, Vinton Theatre, McArthur, Ohio. SECRET BEYOND THE DOOR, THE: Joan Bennett, Michael Redgrave — So so. Not bad for the money. Then, on the other hand, not too good for the money. Could have been a good picture if the ending had been different. Played Wednesday, Thursday, Aug. 11, 12.— Marcella Smith, Vinton Theatre, McArthur, Ohio. SENATOR WAS INDISCREET, THE: William Powell, Ella Raines — We thought that we had surely hit the bottom on previous Universal features but this poor feature made an all-time low. Priced way up there, too. Bolstered with a Gene Autry for the weekend fans, we had far less on the second night, and Saturday at that, than we had on Friday. Played Friday, Saturday, Aug. 13, 14.— Jack Hammond, Shastona Theatre, Mount Shasta, Cal. Warner Bros. BAD MEN OF MISSOURI: Dennis Morgan; Jane Wyman — Natural for a small town. Although it is a reissue it did better at the box office than lots of the first runs from the same company. Played Sunday, Aug. 8.— Mrs. Cleo M. Shingler, Buena Vista Theatre, Buena Vista, Ga. Small town and rural patronage. DEEP VALLEY: Dane Dark, Ida Lupino— A pretty good picture with lots of action but it failed to do business for me. Played Wednesday, Thursday, Aug. 11, 12.— Ray McFarlane, Arbuckle Theatre, Arbuckle, Cal. RED HOUSE, THE: Edward G. Robinson, Lon McAllister — Very good show. Different from the usual run of stories. Played Friday, Saturday, Aug. 6, 7.— Coombes, Hudson & Coombes, Empress Theatre, Lloydminster, Sask., Can. ROMANCE ON THE HIGH SEAS: Jack Carson, Doris Day — In my opinion this is the best picture of the year with swell music, a reasonable plot, beautiful color, and Doris Day is a knockout. Deserves anyone's best playing time. — Ritz Amusements, Inc., Park Theatre, North Vernon, Ind. SILVER RIVER: Errol Flynn, Ann Sheridan— Picture was fair. Did average business and it should be O.K. if you haven't played it. Played Tuesday, Wednesday, Aug. 17, 18. — John De Mont, Beacon Theatre, Long Island City, New York. THAT HAGEN GIRL: Shirley Temple, Ronald Reagan— Better than average business for this slump of the year and everyone liked it. It's a good Email town story. Shirley Temple is still box office here. Played Sunday, Monday, Aug. 1, 2. — Ray McFarlane, Arbuckle Theatre, Arbuckle, Cal. TO THE VICTOR: Dennis Morgan, Viveca Lindfors — Very poor show. Dennis Morgan wasted on this. Viveca Lindfors was poor. Couldn't understand a word she said. Photography very dark. Altogether a poor show. Played Friday, Saturday, June 25, 26. — Coombes, Hudson & Coombes, Empress Theatre, Lloydminster, Sask., Can. UNFAITHFUL, THE: Ann Sheridan, Zachary Scott — Adult entertainment. The star is in grand form and pulled in a good crowd. Eve Arden is always a joy in a supporting role. The renter put out an excellent trailer on this film. Played Thursday-Saturday, June 17-19. — R. Whitehead, Brig Theatre, Filey, Yorks, England. VALLEY OF THE GIANTS: Wayne Morris, Claire Trevor, Chas. Bickford — It is refreshing to report that reissues like this still go over with a bang. The redwoods of California made an ideal setting for this picture. Everybody liked it, even those who could recall having seen it here some years ago. Played Friday, Saturday, July 23, 24— N. W. Huston, Liberty Theatre, Columbus, Kansas. THE VOICE OF THE TURTLE: Eleanor Parker, Ronald Reagan — The staff thought it fine but didn't bring in average business. Good story — well acted. Played Sunday, Monday, July 4, 5.— Emerson H. Wood, Community Theatre, Harbor Beach, Michigan. Short Features Columbia BON BON PARADE: Color Favorites— Certainly all right for the youngsters and adults enjoyed it also. Come on producers — give the kids a break. — L. M. Blakeman, Cimarron Theatre, Cimarron, Kansas. SING A SONG OF SIX PANTS: All Star Comedies —Another roller in the aisles. Had to tighten all the seats after showing this with "Tarzan and the Mermaids." The Three Stooges are nuts and we love them. — Archie Goldstein, Chieftain Theatre, Strasburg, Colo. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer GOODBYE MISS TURLOCK: Passing Parade— This Academy Award winning reel is tops. The audience liked it better than the feature. It will bring a lump to your throat and make you remember some of your old school teachers you hated so much. — Archie Goldstein, Chieftain Theatre, Strasburg, Colo. IT CAN'T BE DONE: Passing Parade— Excellent.— S. T. Jackson, Jackson Theatre, Flomaton, Ala. KITTY FOILED: Tom and Jerry Cartoons— One of the best cartoons we have played to date. The addition of the canary to Jerry's antics is a riot. Again, I say you can't beat a Metro cartoon. — Jack Hammond, Shastona Theatre, Mount Shasta, Cal. MAKE MINE FREEDOM: Technicolor CartoonsShow this — it's fine for everyone. Our youngsters and oldsters enjoyed it very much — a good lesson for all. — L. M. Blakeman, Cimarron Theatre, Cimarron, Kansas. MY OLD TOWN: Passing Parade— Very fine picture. This is a story that takes you back to the old days and shows how our grandparents lived. Although all of the Passing Parades to date are good, this is an excellent short for a family trade theatre. — Bill Sorenson, News Palace Theatre, Long Beach, Cal. PUSS 'N' TOOTS: Tom and Jerry Cartoon— One of the best in the series. In our estimation Metro makes the best cartoons in the industry. That Jerry is sure a scene stealer. — Jack Hammond, Shastona Theatre, Mount Shasta, Cal. UNCLE TOM'S CABANA: MGM Technicolor Cartoons— Very good cartoon. — S. T. Jackson, Jackson Theatre, Flomaton, Ala. Paramount BASE BRAWL: Screen Songs— Excellent.— S. T. Jackson, Jackson Theatre, Flomaton, Ala. RKO Radio CRIME LAB: This Is America— Very interesting. It did extra business with a tie-in with the local police department. — Bill Sorenson, News Palace Theatre, Long Beach, Cal. DON'T FOOL YOUR WIFE: Leon Errol— Being forced to play so many poor shorts, I usually get to squeeze in a real comedy once in a while. — Ralph Raspa, State Theatre, Rivesville, W. Va. FLICKER FLASHBACK: No. 6— For once, this was good. — Ralph Raspa, State Theatre, Rivesville, W. Va. LOUIS-WALCOTT FIGHT: Sorry Louis has retired. These fight pictures triple my week-end receipts with a Western. — James C. Balkcom, Jr. Gray Theatre, Gray, Ga. RACING DAY: Sportscopes— Just a fill in.— Ralph Raspa, State Theatre, Rivesville, W. Va. THEY'RE OFF: Disney Cartoon— This swell cartoon on horse racing had everyone but "Beetle Bum." —Ralph Raspa, State Theatre, Rivesville, W. Va. TREASURE HOUSE: This Is America— I ought to pay for these things and tell RKO to keep 'em. At least I'd save film transportation. My audience reaction to this series is very, very poor. — Ralph Raspa, State Theatre, Rivesville, W. Va. Twentieth Century-Fox VACATION MAGIC: Sports Review— A nice short subject— interesting and beautiful to see. Shown during the vacation period.— L. M. Blakeman, Cimarron Theatre, Cimarron, Kansas. Universal WOODY, THE GIANT KILLER: Technicolor Cartoons — Played these Woody Woodpecker Cartoons while the song was at its peak in popularity. Very funny and all the kids are going around laughing his famous laugh. — Archie Goldstein, Chieftain Theatre, Strasburg, Colo. WarnerVitaphone ALICE IN MOVIELAND: Featurettes— This may be old but it is still a grand two-reel subject. A fine addition to any program. — R. Whitehead, Brig Theatre, Filey, Yorks, England. CALGARY STAMPEDE: Technicolor Specials This Technicolor short is very good. All types of patrons will go for it. — Bill Sorenson, News Palace Theatre, Long Beach, Cal. CELEBRATION DAYS: Technicolor Special— One of the finest shorts we ever played. Full of action and color. If your program needs a bit of extra pep and sparkle, this is the one for you. — Rowell Bros., Idle Hour Theatre, Hardwick, Vermont. MOTION PICTURE HERALD, SEPTEMBER 4, 1948 35