Motion Picture Herald (Jul-Aug 1948)

( Continued from preceding page) only a programmer with nothing superior about it. There are nc big names to draw and nothing exceptional in the production An average crowd turned cut for this. High rental kept profits down. Played Friday, June 18. — Fred J. Hutchings, Community Theatre, Sask., Can. Twentieth CenturyFox ALEXANDER'S RAGTIME BAND: Tyrone Power, Alice Fay— Another reissue that did average business. One thing about it was that it had the "new look." Played Monday -Wednesday, April 12-14.— Charles H. Crons, Arcadia Theatre, Balcarres, Sask., Can. FOREVER AMBER: Linda Darnell, Cornel Wilde— When a patron pays $1.20 to see something different and doesn't see it there can be only one result, poor business. It was very poor. Played Wednesday, Thursday, May 12, 13.— Charles H. Corns, Arcadia Theatre, Belcarres, Sask., Can. GENTLEMAN'S AGREEMENT: Gregory Peck, Dorothy McGuire— Was liked by more than an average crowd. Would recommend for small towns. Played Sundav-Tuesday, June 20-22.— Fade J. Stierwalt, McCleary Theatre, McCleary, Wash. Rural and Factory patronage. GRAPES OF WRATH: Henry Fonda, Gene Tierney —Here is a reissue that did more business than some of the current pictures. Very well received. Played Thursday. Friday, June 24, 25.— Earle Stierwalt, McCleary Theatre, McCleary, Wash. Rural and factory patronage. KISS OF DEATH: Victor Mature, Brian Donlevy— A good mystery which did average business. The suspense is kept throughout and it was thoroughly enjoyed by the few who like mysteries in my town. Played MondayWednesday, May 3-5. — Charles H. Corns, Arcadia Theatre, Balcarres, Sask., Can. MIRACLE ON J4TH STREET: Maureen O'Hara, John Payne— A different type of picture that was enjoyed by all. Received many comments on it but failed to draw more than average business. However, if played in better times it should be a good grosser. Played Monday -Wednesday, April 26-28.— Charles H. Corns, Arcadia Theatre, Balcarres, Sask., Can. MOTHER WORE TIGHTS: Betty Grable, Dan Dailey— We played this one late, but still did above average business on it and had many favorable comments on it. Many thought it one of the best pictures of the year and I'd almost have to agree. Bought it reasonably too. 20th-Fox is letting us make and keep a little. Played Sunday, Monday, May 23 , 24.— Dale E. Juergens, Molo Theatre, Moulton, Iowa. Small town and rural patronage. MOTHER WORE TIGHTS: Betty Grable, Dan Daily— As you h«ve all read this is a very good picture in color. It is suitable for the whole family and with a good star. What more is needed? Business above average. Flayed MondayWednesday, April 19-21.— Charles H. Corns, Arcadia Theatre, Balcarres, Sask., Can. SMOKY: Fred MacMurray, Anne Baxter— This is the third time I have played it and business was still good. Played Monday, Tuesday, May 10, 11.— Charles H. Corns, Arcadia Theatre, Balcarres, Sask., Can. 13 RUE MADELEINE: James Cagney, Annabella— A good drama that didn't do too well for us. It is an exciting film that holds an audience from beginning to end Definitely well worth playing. Played Friday, June 14.— Fred J. Hutchings, Community Theatre, Leader, Sask., Can. United Artists COMEDY CARNIVAL: Walter Abel, Marie Wilson —Here is a program with the right combination. The first, "Curley" gave the kids enjoyment and the latter Short Product in First Run Houses NEW YORK — Week of July 12 A5TOR: Calgary Stampede Warner Bros. Teen Age Tars RKO Feature: Melody Time RKO CAPITOL: Cape Breton Island MGM A Bear and A Hair MGM Feature: Fort Apache RKO CRITERION: Gene Krupa & Orch.. .Columbia Candid Microphones Columbia Feature: Canon City EL GLOBE: Everglades Adventure .2Qfh Cent.-fox Little Blubber Mouse Warner Bros. Feature: Fury at Furnace Creek. ... 20th Cent.-Fox MUSIC HALL: Donald's Dream Voice RKO Feature: The Emperor Waltz Paramount PARAMOUNT: Unusual Occupations, No. 5 Paramount Popular Science, No. 6 Paramount Feature: A Foreign Affair Paramount ROXV: Mighty Mouse in the Feuding Hillbillies 20th Cenf.-f ox Scenic Sweden 20th Cent.-Fox Feature: Give My Regards to Broadway 20th Cent.-Fox RIVOLI: Sing or Swim Paramount Feature: The Crusades Paramount STRi4ND: So You Want To Be a Detective Warner Bros. A Day at the Fair Warner Bros. Hop, Look and Lisfen Warner Bros. Feature: Romance on the High Seas. .Warner Bros. WINTER GARDEN: Copa CarnivaJ. .Universe/ Tex Williams & Ochestra Univesai Feature: Man-Eater of Kumaon Universal CHICAGO — Week of July 12 APOLLO: Gypsy Holiday ....... .Paramount Feature: Deep Waters 20th Cent.-Fox ROOSEVELT: Feuding Hillbillies. 20th Cent.-Fox Fighting Athletes Warner Bros. Feature: Coroner Creek Columbia STATE LAKE: Shell Shocked Egg .Warner Bros. Feature: Romance on the High Seas. .Warner Bros. UNITED ARTISTS: Kitty Foiled MGM 'Taint So Paramount Feature: B. F.'s Daughter MGM gave the adults an ample supply of the comedy we so badly need today, it did more for my theatre than most of its type. Play it. Played Thursday-Saturday, April 8-10. — Charles H. Corns, Arcadia Tlieatre, Balcarres, Sask., Can. COMEDY CARNIVAL: Walter Abel, Marie Wilson — Drew the best of any United Artists features we have played. A good family feature. Definitely well worth playing in any situation. The kids ate it up. Color rather good as well. Played Monday, June 21. — Fred J. Hutchings, Community Theatre, Leader, Sask., Can. DANGEROUS VENTURE: William Boyd, Andy Clyde — Hopalong is well liked here but this one failed at the box office. It was probably due to the top half mystery. Played Friday, Saturday, June 11, 12. — Jack Hammond, Shastona Theatre, Mount Shasta, Cal. LITTLE IODINE: Jo Ann Marlowe, Marc Cramer — It started out very well but slowly declined. However, it drew well and was enjoyed by the majority of those who saw it. It is good for a double bill. Played it with "Sunset Pass," which is a good action Western. Played Tliursday-Saturday, April 29-May 1.— Charles H. Corns, Arcadia Theatre, Balcarres, Sask., Can. MONTANA MIKE: Robert Cummings, Brian Donlevy — A very different sort of Western which seemed to please everyone. A little far-fetched but still holds entertainment interest. Doubled with "Fall Guy" to average weekend business. Robert Cummings makes a very good "angel" but aren't we being slugged at present with these "angels"? Played Friday, Saturday, June 18, 19.— Jack Hammond, Shastona Theatre, Mount Shasta, Cal. SLEEP MY LOVE: Don Ameche, Claudette Colbert —Another "let's drive her crazy" stories. Very well acted by a very competent cast but definitely not a small town picture especially on preferred time. Priced too high. Many of these will drive the exhibitor crazy instead. No business. Flayed Sunday, Monday, June 6, 7.— Jack Hammond, Shastona Theatre, Mont Shasta, Cal. Universal DOUBLE LIFE, A: Ronald Colman, Signe Hasso— What an actor that man Colman is! Tlie Academy certainly gave their award to the right man. As to the picture itself too much Shakespeare had the customers coming out shaking their heads. Liked by a few, a very few. And for us a miserable box office. Poorest Sunday and Monday in a long time. Played Sunday, Monday, June 20, 21.— Jack Hammond, Shastona Theatre, Mount Shasta, Cal. HELDORADO: Roy Rogers, Dale Evans— O. K., Roy. How few stars we have today whose names can liring (bam in like Rogers. Although he is not as popular as he was a while back he is still going good. Played Friday, Saturday, July 2, 3.— Harland Rankin, Plaza Theatre, Tilbury, Ont., Can. RIDE THE PINK HORSE: Robert Montgomery, Wanda Hendrix— Nothing to write home about. Another mystery picture which is death for small town exhibitors. Doubled with Hopalong Cassidy to a very poor weekend. The stars did a swell job but the story was weak. Played Friday, Saturday, June 11, 12.— —Jack Hammond, Shastona Theatre, Mount Shasta, Cal. Warner Bros. DEEP VALLEY: Dane Clark, Ida Lupino— A surprise picture which did very well at the box office. Doubled with "Adventure Island" for a very satisfactory midweek business. Miss Lupino is well liked here and was outstanding as the stammering daughter. Played Tuesday-Thursday, June 8-10. — Jack Hammond, Shastona Theatre, Mount Shasta, Cal. NEVER SAY GOODBYE: Errol Flynn, Eleanor Parker — Just like they all say this is a good picture with lots of laughs. Better than lots of the new ones. Played Monday, Tuesday. — L. Brazil, Jr., New Theatre, Bearden, Ark. STALLION ROAD: Zachary Scott, Alexis Smith— This didn't go over so big. Maybe we played it too late. It didn't have the appeal we had hoped. Played Friday, Saturday, July 2, 3. — Harland Rankin, Erie Theatre, Wheatley, Ont., Can. TO' THE VICTOR: Dennis Morgan, Viveca Lindfors — Dennis Morgan and a bevy of foreign actors labor through a very complicated plot to bring "a message." The usuaf number of patrons came the first night, expecting better things from Dennis Morgan, no doubt, but the second night was a flat failure. This is a good one to skip, if you can. Played Wednesday, Thursday, June 30, July 1.— Rowell Bros., Idle Hour Theatre, Hardwick, Vt. Short Features Paramount BASE BRAWL: Screen Songs— Excellent. One of the best for a long time. Play it.— Charles H. Corns, Arcadia Theatre, Balcarres, Sask., Can. COLLEGE QUEEN: Musical Parade — This is the best of the series.— Charles H. Corns, Arcadia Theatre, Balcarres, Sask., Can. LITTLE BRO'WN JUG: Screen Songs— The color is very good and the cartooning is some of the best but my patrons will not sing.— Charles H. Corns, Arcadia Theatre, Balcarres, Sask., Can. RKO Radio SWITZERLAND TODAY: This Is America— This two-reel film is only a filler afld had little audience interest.— Charles H. Corns, Arcadia Theatre, Balcarres, Sask., Can. WET PAINT: Walt Disney Cartoons— A good cartoon with a little mote activity than usual.—Charles H. Corns, Arcadia Theatre, Balcarres, Sask., Can. Twentieth CenturyFox IS EVERYBODY LISTENING?: March of Time— This is a good two-reel film and my patrons enjoyed it.— Charles H. Corns, Arcadia Theatre, Balcarres, Sask., Can. 36 MOTION PICTURE HERALD. JULY 17. 1948