Showmen's Trade Review (Jan-Mar 1947)

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TRADE I THE ST! "Producer Walter Wanger presents with understanding, intelligence and without preachment or other undue underscoring a narrative portrait of an alcoholic. It is a fine picture, and appears guaranteed to do tremendous business. It rates top time in all situations and figures to set records both as to grosses and satisfied customers. "There is far reaching power in the theme and impact as well as taste and discrimination in the handling given if." —WILLIAM R. WEAVER, MOTION PICTURE HERALD . . a highly interesting and capable job that should do good biz in all situations . . . exhibs will capitalize from good word-of-mouth, especially from the distaffs." — VARIETY "... a strong dose of fascinating drama . . . should entertain in all types of audiences . . . good marquee names and potent exploitation possibilities should bring better than average business." —SHOWMEN'S TRADE REVIEW 'Walter Wanger has one of the best pictures he has made in recent years with a subject as hot as 'The Lost Weekend.' This must be labeled, unofficially, as a 'Female Lost Weekend,' and the comment will probably be similar, as well as the success of the film." —THE EXHIBITOR "Smash-Up is gripping drama!" —HOLLYWOOD REPORTER WALTER WANGER presents SUSAN HAYWARD • LEE BOWMAN MARSHA HUNT • EDDIE ALBERT