Motion Picture News (Oct-Dec 1930)

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40 M o t i o n P i c l u r c N e w s October 4 , 19 3 0 "Lil" Drops to $16,000 as Chi Business Jumps Chicago — In a week of generally improved busine^. Loop's smallest houses, playing straight picture programs, were the sensations. The Castle with the German talker, "Melody of the Heart," took $2,380 1.247%) in two days of midweek. The Punch and Judy, newly opened, played to near capacity in its first week with "Abraham Lincoln" getting $9,300 (155%). The Woods with 'Africa Speaks" took $19,700 (176%). Other houses which showed improvement included the Chicago which, with Jack Oakie on the stage and "Love in the Rough" on the screen, closed the week with a neat $57,600 (120%). United Artists with "What a Widow" was a bright spot with its $26,400 (1207c). Columbia's "Love o' Lil" hit low of the week, rating only 70%. "Moby Dick." at McVickers, was off to a good start in midweek, getting $2S,000 (110%) in six days. "Journey's End," despite a good gross which might have improved over the week-end, was moved out of the Roosevelt by B. & K. in mid-week after only seven days at pop prices. The picture had only three weeks here as a road show last spring. "Monte Carlo" replaced at the Roosevelt and made a nice start, taking $18,500 i 115%) in five days. \\ eather was fair with a few hot days. Estimated takings : "MELODY OF THE HEART" (UFA) CASTLE— (300), 60c 2 days. Other attractions: Newsreel. Large German population of the city is r this one to holdout volume all day. Gross: $2,300. Ratine: 247%. "Bride of the Regiment" (F N.), 5 days of fourth and final week to "adults only." Gross: $3,400. Rating: 14S< , "LOVE IN THE ROUGH" (M-G-M) CHICAGO— (3,940). 35c-85c, 7 days. Other attractions: Stage show headed by Jack Oakie, orchestra, newsreeT, comedy, novelty short. Gross: 557,600. Rating: 1207o. "MOBY DICK" (W. B.) McYICKERS— (2.284), 35c-85c, 6 days. Other attractions: Comedy, newsreel, musical short. Gross: Rating: 120%. ("The Spoilers"), (Para.) final 2 days of two weeks engagement: Gross: $5,•>■<■■ Rating: 71^. "COMMON CLAY" (Fox) (2nd time in Loop) MONROE— (962), 2Sc-40c. 7 days. Other attractions: Thirty minutes of newsreel, comedy. Gross: $5,700. Rating: 95%. "THE SEA GOD" (Para.) ORIENTAL— (3.900), 35c-85c. 7 days. Other attractions: Stage show, organ, cartoon, newsreel, novelty short. Gross: $37,800. Rating: 90%. "MANSLAUGHTER" (Para.) (2nd time in Loop) ORPHEUM— (76Z), 35c-SOc. 7 days. Other attractions: 3 Vitaphone acts, newsreel. Gross: $6,000. Rating: 80%. •FOR THE LOVE O' LIL" (Col.) PALACE— (2.509). 35c-75c. 7 days. Other attractions: S acts RKO vaude, newsreel. comedy, novelty shi it. Gross: $16,800. Rating: 70%. "ABRAHAM LINCOLN" (U. A.) PUNCH & rUDY— (390), $l-$2.50. first week. Other attractions: Comedy, novelty short. House switched from two to three shows a day in first week after opening. Playing near capacity with tickets selling four weeks in advance. Gross: (exclusive of opening night) S9.30O. Rating: "MONTE CARLO" (Para.) ROOSEVELT— (1,591). 35c-85c. first 5 days. Other attractions: Newsreel, cartoon, novelty short. Gross: $18,500. Rating: 105%. ("Journey's End") (Tit.) out in midweek after one week: Gross: (last 2 days) $5,700. Raring: 97%. "LAST OF THE DUANES" (Fox) STATE-LAKE— (2.7767. 35c-75c, 7 days. Other attractions: 5 acts RKO vaude. newsreel, cartoon. Plans for making this house into a straight picture spot, vaude out. have been postponed by RKO, but still in work. Gross: S18.400. Rating: 72%. "WHAT A WIDOW" (U. A.) UNITED ARTISTS-(1,700). 35c-85c. first week. Tariff Too High Hollywood — Because, it is said, the salary he demanded was too high, Pathe has not renewed its option on services of James Gleason, who now is free lancing. Paul Whiteman And "Flesh" -Oh, What a 'Combo' "Eyes of World" Leads Portland On 145% Rating Portland. Ore. — The book lovers, who seemed to be legion, and many others turned their eyes toward the Fox Broadway and gathered in numbers to see Wright's "Eyes of the World" and witness the good work of Una Merkel. With the accompanying stage show, Fanchon & Marco's "Modes of Hollywood" which tied in with the local department store of Lipman, Wolfe & Co., the feminine members of the cast paraded at the big store displaying the latest modes in suits and dresses, and bringing back to the box-office many of their feminine admirers. All of which was sufficiently attractive to build up another gross of $14,900 and at rating of 145%. at a rating of 145%. "EYES OF THE WORLD" (U. A.) FOX BROADWAY— (1.912), 25c-60c. 7 days. Other attractions: Fanchon & Marco's "Hollywood Modes" Idea with Haline Frances, a mistress of ceremonies with plenty of comedy: Danny Jones, eccentric dancing; Sylvia Moore and Helen Shore in graceful steps; Harry Smirl. tumbler and 12 unison steppers; Jim Taft and Broadway band; Henri LeBel at Wurlit2er; Fox Movietone and "Silly Symphony" cartoon. Gross: $14,900. Rating: 145%. "AFRICA SPEAKS" (Col.) RKO ORPHEUM— (1.700). 25c-50c, 7 days. Other attractions: Count Berni Vici and Symphonic girls, Carlton & Ballew in "Laughing Thru Life," Dezso Retter. "The Man Who Wrestles with Himself"; RKOlians and Frank Potter, Pathe news, unusual African scenes impelled crowds to build box office. Gross: $14.00). Rating: 135%. "FOLLOW THRU" (Para.) PORTLAND PARAMOUNT — (3.068). 25c-50c 7 days. Other attractions: "Varietric" with Phil Lamp* kin and Paramounteers. Cliff Crane, Skeeter & Ray, Norma Shiller; Con Maffie at the Wurlitzer, tie-up with golf courses proved popular; Para. news. Gross: $13,600. Rating: 130%. "WHAT A WIDOW" (U. A.) FOX UNITED ARTISTS— (945). 25c-60c, 7 days. Other attractions: Hollywood Varieties, Fox Movietone news, feminine appeal. Gross: $12,450. Rating: 125%. "TOP SPEED" (F. N.) RIALTO— (1.498), 25c-50c, 7 days. Other attractions: Para. news. Para, shorts; Broadcast over K N.L. by Maurie Harris. Gross: $10,000. Rating: 100%. "MAYBE ITS LOVE" (W. B.) HAMRICK'S "MUSIC BOX"— (1,835). 25c-SOc. 7 days. Other attractions: Vitaphone acts. Universal news, strong tie-ups with local football teams; comedy of Jos. Brown pulled heavy. Gross: $10,500. Rating: 105%. Attack Sunday Shows Gonzales, Tex. — Texas' blue laws, nearly 100 years old, have been invoked in this city. Sheriff Neighbors has filed an action against the management of the Crystal for operating on Sundays. The case will come up for trial at the November term of court. County Attorney Ellison threatens to file complaints for every Sunday the theatre is open. Cincinnati — Business, although not quite as heavy in some of the individual houses, nevertheless held up remarkably well, especially considering the opposition offered by the opening of one of the big legitimate houses, and also the opening of a dramatic stock company, both in the heart of the downtown theatre district. The Albee, vaudefilm, as usual, led the field, turning in a gross of $28,000. which means a 127% rating. Paul Whiteman, playing an extended engagement with his band at one of the leading hotels here, appeared at the Albee Thursday evening to conduct the Curtiss-Wright Flying band, headline act, with result that the house was packed to the limit. Ruth Chatterton in "Anybody's Woman," at the Palace, was high among the straight picture houses, the final count showing an intake of $20,100, or 144%. The Lyric, with "Monte Carlo," got about an even break with the week previous, when "Song o' My Heart" was the attraction, the returns amounting to an even $13,000, or 109%. "Leathernecking," at the Capitol, chalked up $13,000 for a 100% rating. The Strand, with "Flirting Widow," came through for $5,190. rating 148%. "Animal Crackers," after a two weeks' run at the Palace, moved to the Family for the first four days, where it was good for $2,400 (123%). Last half gate at this house with "Women Everywhere," amounted to $1,800, a 170% rating. Estimated takings: "CALL OF THE FLESH" (M-G-M) ALBEE— (3,300). 30c50c-65c-75c, 7 days. Other attractions: Vaudeville, headed by Curtiss-Wright Flying band; others: Teck Murdock, Sybil Vane, Harry Fox, Four Ortons; newsreel, "Satan's Fury," (Pathe Vagabond series.) Cross: $28,000. Rating: 127%. "MONTE CARLO" (Para.) LYRIC— (1,400). 30c-50c. 7 days. Other attractions: Paramount news. "Stein Song." (Paramount); "The Naggers." (Vitaphone Varieties.) Gross: $13,000. Rating: 109%. "ANYBODY'S WOMAN" (Para.) PALACE— (2.700). 30c-50c, 7 days. Other attractions: Newsreel, "Poor Little Butterfly," (Technicolor). Gross: $20,100. Rating: 144%. "LEATHERNECKING" (RKO) CAPITOL— (_2,000). .lOc-SOc, 7 days. Other attractions: Newsreel. "Virginia Judge." (Paramount); "Everything Happens To Me." (Vitaphone Varieties). Gross: (13,000. Rating: 100%. "FLIRTING WIDOW" (F. N.) STRAND— (1.350). 25c-40c, 7 days. Other attractions: Newsreel. "Freshman's Goat," (Educational comedy). Gross: $5,190. Rating: 148%. "ANIMAL CRACKERS" (Para.) FAMILY— (1,140). 20c-25c-35c. 4 days. Other attractions: Newsreel. Gross: S2.400. Rating: 123%. "WOMAN EVERYWHERE" (Fox) FAMILY— (1.140). 20c-25c-35c, 3 days. Other attractions: Curiosities No. 1 (Columbia); newsreel. Gross: $1,800 Rating: 170%. Other attractions: Newsreel. musical short, cartoon. Gross: $26,400. Rating: 120%. "AFRICA SPEAKS" (Col.) WOODS— (1.166). 35C-75C, first week. Other attractions: Comedy, newsreel. Picture doing swell business. Moves to State-Lake at end of 2nd week. Gross: $19.71X1. Rating: 176%. $4,510 Bid for Theatre Cincinnati — The Ohio. Marion, which failed to make the grade and went into hands of receiver, was offered at public auction. J. J. Huebner, Cincinnati, and Edwin C. Dee, Bucyrus, were the highest bidders, submitting an offer of $4,510. Although this figure is said to represent onlv a fraction of the real value of the propertv, present indications point to it being accepted, subject to confirmation by the court, which is expected in a few days.