Variety (Oct 1934)

P t C T «IIE £ II • S S IE S Rock of Ifew Ffe in Chicago. lU't. 15. If'louk of new product in loop this wecik and a battle for patronage. Parti<;ularly am^ng the i:al!ib,in & : yi^t^ tlipatreg. flv« of wlu< Ji .shoved III hew fltina on the weok-.-ml. Only pIfliuN whtell holdR over from a prcyioufi .WimyM:. 'Cbftine^' a,t the New product la 'BarrettB,' whleh irot away at the United ArtlMii. while the others wt^re *Wa^n Wheels' at tho Carriok and 'Du- Barry' at the Apollo, not Including: the pictures at the weekly change ^»pot.><. Oriental and CWcaRo. Outstanding In weekly change field this week are the State-Lake, palace and Oriental. Oriental 'HguceiB to set the best break cur- fWit^yt heading to » socko 124.000 liiltlh Murlil I%Ke^^ her flame vmm» pn.- the ■tAge. Act la billed far <'5lPhit*''''''«ver;Kthtnie'' '/.etae...^'.' to .^orl4'M Fair puWtclty on the dance. ' O t h er ' »«ee H «i m bl a lft th o loop U being done by Veloz and Yolanda, dancers, plus 'Gift of r.al>,' at the rPalnce. Chir:i;;o has 'Hide Out' plUM an all-gill show headed;,by.tl^0jIJi*:^^i^ Hutton l>ruu]. Estimates for This Week Apollo (U&K) (1,200; 35-45-6^)— «DuBarry' (WB). Battling with *BarrettM' at United ^rtlata for coa- tuihe picture pa^iMif*., Getting by /«<i lt« OfNBQing iMiit<m to okay f 14.- pm9^ 'BtttM U flntehed Meond wefok here And iCli'XMrtli In tlie loop to fine |9,11rt). Chicago (B&K) (3,940; 35-5£-7«) JWHide out' (M(t) and stage show. :*^utton girl orchestra on stage. House started fairly well and should hit dofe to good J40,000 oti the ses- ■lon. l-;i.st week brutal when 'Qlrl from M i.ssourl' FfMIOII•IttHlped to Weak J;3'J.40i>. Garrick (H&K) (900; 25-35-50)— *U'ason Wheela' (Par). Another llrst runner for this •i>Ot, and one Of the ff»W weaterhi io hit the loop, lAst one wa« *ldMt Rotihd tTp' i 'CPar). whiOh did okay. This one la ipettlni^ Into the profits at this small theatre at $4,500. Last work 'Death ©n Dlaniond' (MG) cash<'d in on the 5^'orld's Series to take good $5,800. Oriental (U&K) (3.200; 2r.-35-40) -r'V.m Helong to Me* (Par) and vauile. .V!Uriel I'age's flaino dance hpaxttiTiinT and acco un t lug for mo a t Of coin at register. Billed far above picture, which is playingr Oriental In OonjQiir^tipn with several nabe apota. Gate st)ur«|. etiirrently to ejcceltent {21,01^; l^ist weel( '%aijM^-- 8hotiid -:l»al««a mkO) (2.600: 2K^fSvt»y^ ^ift of Oab* (U) and vaude. Velo* and Yolanda the stage li<'a<11iners pn a repeat date and to«<'th<'r with Jlcture are zooming house to big 2«.noo. Team ia a draw In this town. T^a.'it week okay 'at |22,100 tov *K..iintaln' (UKO). Roo:cvelt (B«rK) (l.r.iiO: 35-55- 65 • I hained' (MO) (W week). Havin r a great run of It^ Alid al^ter doll)- s woU lU^OO Iltst: w^^^ will flnisli -'•ssinik'lltill^ntlr v: liMoo.: ■-♦^teopitrat tWji^a^-to ■v:i%>w^;l:tWirtf|S'.l^sk.^>- ^/ :■ :^tMU>.t.«k«':'j(lwi«a.> -.(a.TOO: 20-21?. ;-J|)^*^:4t>vohg the^M (CoD and ^ ^ey. I^'^'s' imlt on staurc llowery ' imiW'l^rin;,'ing in the custoniors and hoiiso viilt'M up currently to power- ful Sls,0(M1. i/iat week 'Call It T.uck* ; (Fox) ]u'U\ to good $10.20(1. United Artists (BiVrK^UA) (1,700; 8R.nr,-(;r.)-_'Tiarretts' (MG). One<»«4 Sat u r,iay (15) and looks iOT * nionoy run de«p4te (Mtttaitie j^tiire JompetHlon; 8pttrtli«r to smAsh^ng l*f'00*» .first week. -Liiat Oonflpmari' }jJA J^%!«h^e4 fair two-w^ run to So 'Cleo' la O. K, at ffti^O&T. New Orleans, Oct. 15. Cleopatra is leadini; the local parade this weedv. pe^tillcr will attract |11,(N()>0 at Saehger. 'Oiutcast Lady' not so potNiIar Sit, fiibew'a 'State. Orpheuni is uppiiig some with some with 'Kansas City I'rincess.' St. diaries has 'Most I'rerious Tiling in Life,' and 'Caravan' ia helping the Tudor. Estimates for This Week 8aen|ier (ii8«&: 4li>^;cieopatra' (Par), Town lilies a|»ebs and this one seems right doWiii its alley; should get 111,000. Last week 'Judge Priest' (Fox) awarded nice $10,000. ^^toeW»i~State^3.218; 40^—Out^ cast Lady* (ITA). Bennett is on the west side of Popularity Hill as far as this burg's concerned and $7,000 will be light. Last week 'Last Gentleman' (UA) got okay $9,ooo. Oriiheiim (2,400; 33)— 'K^ c. PrineesiK'' (U>. Film fana are find- ing this iNTlse-ciiMsker to their liko ing and house niay do $7,Mt. iprofltat^e. week 'DuBkrry' (WB> drew |<,000. real l^un^er- upper 'from low start. it Charles (2,200; 2S)—'MMt Precious Thing in Life' (Col). OW Harry McLeod splurging and the- atre may hit neat $2,500. Last week 'Through the Centuries' (U) got $2,000 In eight days, good. Tudor (700; 25)—'Caravan' (Fox). Stepping along and will grab good $2,600. I^st week 'Charlie Chan' (Fox) Juat passed fS.0O0. PROV. SPOTTY, OVERPIX Pango-Pango Birmlngnam. Ott. i.';. ^. ■ J'»''r week of rain su. h as was M|»Ht"v.MM last week and they'll ^•''.""'''iK the theatres on floats. , "ii^'Vliii'esstire circus mmpetilion JS; no fiilj t>itlicr this v.ock ^r rlii|t#,«!fl«*»s for This Week .^AlibjMWa (Wllhy) (2.80(>; :iO-35- . S*)""Treasure Island' (.M-ci. lUisi- '^■^^ '^^J- f^'nsational. $r,,soo. mod-. ■<IPar),. $7,500. good '■■ ■ ■s-fijfi** < )^'l">yi. '».fiOO: LT. - 30 ) -'Sor- .jwms j-.ntrnnce' (K..x». .\f $;.'.4on iV^^y, I*ist w. ek- 'I'.rifish vA«M«t' <1''N) $1,800. light. . ■ ;:^»trand (\Vilby» (Ki.or 25i Death ,, nuring the world seri.-s tlii.s would nave been a cinch; this *oek with , jne most important footb.all game of ti^AA''*'*i" hand It • IS doirl.tful, , V;10o^ r.ast week 'Chan in L»>ndon- (*ox» $1,000. light. _ Emp re (Acmo i xioijs('\viH«» fy-^y T.asf (1.10(1: (WH». About r»M ^^^^ 'MidrtlRMt Cftf) 11,800, mo^emti^;' 25) — $1,600. Alibi' v-f•■ ■Providence, Opt. 15. r^^THts/statiwIiM^'Bn^ wKh stage entie#i|tl^iMi9>l Nl*^ Siihetanttal edge ovei^; atyalgfrlt piii^ .lHW^lltere.' ■ 'tnedpatra' at Strand on single bill, jiist fair. 'Madame DuBarry* on twin bill likewise, While 'Last Oentleman' sticking it out alone at Loow's is about the best bet in the straight picture house class. 'Uolx rla,' musical comedy, in two- day eng.:A;< inent at tlie Carlton, only legit oppo.si.sh for the week. Hur- lo.s(iuo at the Modern, too. but not likely to put a <laniiior on biz as .\nn Corio (lid last v.<'( k. gro.ssing record gro.ss for |5,000 for the house. : ■■■^t«tlmibf.■!^:T|iW::#eefc^': l^s. (2;660; 16-25-40) >^ *Dude Ranger' (I'ox) and 'Words and Mu- sic' unit on stage. Stage show doing the pullin^T, and nice t(jc>; will easily top $S.O00. excellent. Last week. 'Lost Lady' (WW) and 'Shuffle .Mong' on stage canic to tlie front Willi an unexpected push that l)epp(Ml tilings up to a swhII $7,900. Loew's State (3,200; 15-25-40) — 'Last (Jentlenian' (HA). House shouM have best gross in weeks at $12,000. Last Week. 't)iifcast Lady' (ITA) and 'That's Gratitude' (Col), twin bill didn't help thtteig^'^Mii^, so-so at $7,100. _,Msjeatic (Kay) (2,200; i.'-,-25-40 — Madamo J)uHarry*^WB) ami Cur- tain Kalis' (Fox). l>eft|»tte holiday opening this one dOeiup't look too hot, UnleM there's a sliddeii change before then: w'eek .is over grb.s« prob- ably won't be roueh over ItJ.worifalr. l^t ^;week, '0esl^l«! (WB) aM 'Cast of iiowilwtlW HeM tip vfttirly good at It.(ie9> ^ \ StfSnd llndle) (2;20<); IS-^SH-IO) 7- Cleopatra' tl'ar). No \|ndlct|tion this one is going to do anyihltig ter- rific; ji*it'e is satlsfylrtg, but hopea wero nliirher; gr0.s8 will l>e a trifle bptter than last week at $s.200. Last week-. '(;irl of Liniberlost' lAVono) ind 'Vnmi;; ami Iteautifur,.^(liqMVt^A).> so-so at $t;,700. '■■ ' RKO Aiboe y2J>W: l."-::.--JO) — 'Crift of C.nlt' (C) an.I I'a. em-ikora of I'.t;!!' oil sialic. Ao'iIIh i- nice week for tliis .vpot; house sli'Hil.l ^;arner ti nice $S,70(i. Last weel<, '< mce to lOvery l5;iclielor' (Lili) and vaude. nice at Jx.joo. RKO Victory ll.COO; 10-ir,-2.'i) — "I'he I'ounlain' (Radio) and 'T.ike the St.'iiid' (Col). Will proK.il.ly "loss $I,1(»0 on split wc'k. Last week, "rbunder Over To,xa.s' and 'I Hate W..njci)/: lil«io oke at f 1 of) ./MMit[.1»eel(i:i^;-.v; ■[ % 0iTorcee' Sends Braadds, Omaha, Omaha, Oit. 15. T^r:indeis leads the pack this wtck with "CJ.iy Divorcee.' Anni ver.-^ar> wee.k and a super-special is in order to cele'iriite the first time .since building of the house, over 20 years ago, that it has been open liii.", con- socuti\e days. House has had the cream of performers in its day. but it tooli; pietures to keep the doora open. I'lcture fare at other houses good, making compotish strong all around, but still Brandcis stands to ap- proach its record weeks and will do at least $5,500, bulKah. and may easily beat that. Six ahbWa a day made possible by a return to single features from thP eust<MKiary dual bui plan help cottSld#iiit>t6. iSvit - ting oU^ one fe!lkture; oh the other hand, may hUrt^ btit slightly. Qrpheum and Pwramonbi will llk<^y run it'cloM tof top i mohey^ though they dO»'t Mir* the ace pic- ture. Picture^ at both-houaes plenty Strong though, fti>4 Mioutd keep bualneRa tip to laat week, which w&a somewhat diaappolhting. 'Mrs. Wiggs' and Orph iund 'Chained' at Par are a toss-up. Last week disappointment was the byword at practically all houses. M a e Wf B t a t the Paramount pr«b- TriesraSodSMt;' ably being the greatest, and Will Rogers at the Orpheum likely the least. Brandels with Stanwyck fell o(t from expectations l)y ? 1,000. while World held average to be the one consistent house. West only topped average where she has previously nudged the house record. Mummers parade. Thursday night made little difference past the turn- atilea aa it dOesn^ draw the folks with show moiiey dowatown. It'a more of a« adirertlsing stunt thought up and spoasoreA by tlb World Herald. ■stimntes far This Week ■raiKdste (8in«er> (l,f<Nl); 20-26 S5)*-<-'Oay PlVoroee' (Radio). An niversary .week. Musical takes house oft; the dual standard and allows another complete show each day. Headed for best money in months. Will top $5,500. Last week, 'iMmt Lady' (PN) and 'Among Missing* (Col), fell oft to $3,500. Paramount (Blank) (2,765; 25-40) —'Chained' (MG). Solid draw and till should be around last week's $8,500. Laat week, 'Belle of Nine- ties' (Par), was a good Weeku Iriit no more. Orpheum (Blank) (2,976; 2r)-40) — 'Mrs, Wiggs' (Par) and 'Have a Heart' (MG). dual. 'Mrs. AViggs' will draw tliem •" t and gmss de- pends upon her. Headed for even break with tho Paramount, about ? I $8 ,600. Last week. Will Kt>gtrrs aa^ 'Judge Priest' (Fox), dualed with 'There's Always Tomorrow* <Ul) was solid, as he always is, at aroUnd $9,000, good. World (Blank) it.l««; S6-3S> — 'Lemon Drop Kid* (firjr |U>d '€3ban In London- (FosK Till near $4,000, good; Ijik isreek,. 'Million Dollar Ranspi^^Jm .*lie draw- ing card withr jlpiitt^l^^^^^ Dream' (U> as «k «i«/'liiiMr: 13.900 a bit up, ■ ■ '■■ Dip in Tempo Dittoes Qroasss <^ ■■:':■'■.'■'i^ : • ■ V■—*-r-*^:'■ V*'■ ■■■■■■;'■ v'■■ • ;^ '; ''Laneitttw.-^e^M'^OotiIts. Sudden dip M iempierature sent business 'down with it. .Off gen^- eraily for everything but (optball. 'Barretts- dOipS the top business of the town.- :■' ■■■-'■;■>'■ ■;■. Estimates for This Week Grsiid (I.OOO; 25-40) —'Count of Mbnte Cl-isto' ; (t^A). ODoned well ahd will probably build further to hit abbut I8.50Q. Last week, 'Bell0 of Ninetiea*f lPairl^.j|rMir di«li|H^int^ irtg.^ ■only'■ |2,|ii>%':::'. "S j. ' ■: ■ (p«0;;.M^J— 'Bar- retts' ■-V=<1iOi;v;-.piwallSfir.-^^ . ■ ■■ for $3»«00, last; week*' (Par) an* flfoti Belong to Me* (Par) with McKlnpey's Cotton Pickers on the stage thr^ days, good for |S;200. Capitol (1,300; 25-40-55) — 'Crime Without I'assi on' (Par) and 'Cha n in London' (Kox), with stage show Saturday. General appeal of mys- tery stuff, pair should be worth about $2,500. Last week, 'Down to Last Yacht' (Radio) and 'Desirable' (WB) under expectations With ia»400. m WIGGS'AND'6 DAY BIKE' BIG IN DIDPLS. ; V IndiSLiwnE^is. Oct; 15. Bverythlnt li jirpliw the Lyric's w.9y'-.:this':-i!ir«M»'' ^ tak's. .Will rewh a pe»#: lliiHIi IkMr ihto hlttinK UiKW <« ^la iMy Bike Rider* plus a slx-lkbt ^a^ldeVme! bll 1. J oe E. Brtmn Plways means money to this combination hotise and he's ridipg true to form in this pi^, ailded by a strong stage show. '.ludLre I'ripst' continues to jnarch along .steadily In its third week and it will gross $4,500, profit. 'One Night of T^ve,* which had a fairly good week at the Indiana in Its o|)eiiint,' 1»(AV, has been moved to the Circle for a second we( k and is f.tr- ing well tljcre at a figure of $4,700, 'Student Tour' is ple»fy «|bw' I'alace. only $3,000. Estimates for This Week Apollo (Fourth Ave) (l.ioo; 25- 40, '.Judge Prle.st' (Fux) (3d wk). Rogers' Ij.o, appeal In third straight week at this house, %*,W9i good. LAst. Week okay $5,000, i V' ■: . Circle (Kata-Feld) (2,«(H)i t&-46). 'One Kight e< ,l^ve* j(Col); Mhyed over from the Indlini, to run a sce- ond week, this 6he is doink. mod- erately welt Ht |4:tO«; l^sf^ We^k •Di'a»oh Murdeir Caet* (W0). ^adlat $3,200. ■■;,;:...■:■ .■■■■„,.•, ■--:■,■ Indtsna (fCatXrFeld) (8.1 Oo; 25* 10). 'Mrx. Wl^ftrs' (Pat*);' .: Close to satisfactory but way short f>f h iiiii very good at the $5,000. nittrk. Iiast week 'One Night «f .Ii|birit**(.eoi)^-^^^^ $7,200. healthy. Lyri^ (Olson) (2.000; l'" ^o-^o^ 'Six Day Hike Kidi r' t I .Vj .-ind vautle. .Joe K. Brown and a >tr'>nt? v.iude bill sharing honors in piillang ■<S,7.")0, a new iiigli for tli.' ."a^on and .st)cko. Last week 'Hig Hearted Herbert' (WB) and vaude lini.shed plenty strong to take $7,5oo, dandy. Loew's Palace (lioew's) «'.'.800; ;'5-40). 'Student tour* (M^D. Jij(iai- tjesft tijrrlbl^ ia^ 11,00** 'l^aHt; 3 OUT OF 5 FILMS mmrn IN StLODB 8t; tiouia. Oct. 15. Tlirets: iiolddvei' programs this week mitke bbx blQce competition sometfHiat, Uhexclting; All but one of the holdovers «i,re doing nicely enough. Orioe Moore having about used up her possibilities in three weeks of 'One Night of Love' is the exception. Other two holdovers, 'The Barretts' at Loew's and 'Cleo- patra' ai:';0r|rilM^.iji»Mi.?Ji^^ profit. \yL\,:: ,U'^-i^^ .' .■'■. ri':''].^., — Esiimatss f o r this W ee lt — Ambassadei' (FAM) (3,0o0; 2S- 86*t5)^'Lady by ithbice' (CoD and 'Love Time' (FOx). Around 18.000. Last week 'Gift of Gab* (XJ) and 'Channel Crossing* (Gaumont*Brlt- ish) about same, okay. Fox (K&M) (5,000; 25-35-55)— 'One Night of Love* (Col) (3d week). Forcing this one; miiyb«Iff<MO..lAst week got $10,000. State (I^oow's) (3.000; 25-35-r,5)— Barretts, of lyimpole Street' (MG) (2d week); Holding strong and re- tentive gross ahould be |12.,000; opening week aaw flS^OCiO. blfif. MliSieuH (F^M) (S.SOO; 2S-40)— '3e8 Nights ip J^oHywood' (Fox) and 'Eleventh Commandment,' Poor tak- ings, ai'ourtd $6,000. Last week 'Wako T'p and Dream* (IT) and 'Dudo Ranger' (Fox). Mediocre $6,000. Orpheum (Warners) (2,000; 25- 35-5r,) -'Cieoitatra' (I'.ir) and 'l'.ig Hearted Herbert' (WB) CJd week). Figure $10,000, Last week $14,000. Shubert (Warners) (2,000; 25-35^ n5)-'A Lost T>ady' (WJB) and f^aae of Howling J>9g* (WB). 01^y lll.- 000. 'Age of Ihpooeneei* (SUii||a> lind 'I^mOA'' ptoi^ Ki*•. ■..Cl^iir)tf;'i(«r*ered ^itihest Girl* Okay Around $9,800 But Town Off Fine .stride of the b.o. tiiis fall being maintained, willi the week's ncwi'omers on Broadway screens getting excellent support. Week- end weatlier was tlu' best in a lung time, cool temp tending to t.ike peo- ple off the streets. lJusiness good everywhere both Saturday and Sun- day, likewise.;,'.-bll:. columlMi "'■ fiiKy''';' (I-'riday). Pickup over the week-end on 'Judge I'riest' at the Music Hall, after a weakt r opening than antici- ; pated, brings possibilities for tlie week nearer to a big $:i0,000. At this figure the so-calletl Will llogors' , New yi>rlc jinx will be brok* n. 'Now and Forever' started out stoutly at the P:iraniount. and .should see an easy $44,000. Picture Will hold a second Week. Another holdover is 'Happiness Ahead" at the Strand, on Its firstWeek ending tomorrow (Wednesday), in the neighborhood of $28,000. 'Wake I'p and Dream' at the Mayfair will bring about 112.700 on its tlr^t week e nding tomotrow (W edne s day) also remains as long as holding up. Metro opened 'Merry ' Widow* Thursday night (11) at the Astbr p* a $2 two*Sf«day run and is finding' business reiiiaritably good.. First • three days, plus OQfning, brou||A| $12,000, and a good engagement'11. - likely^ Astor had been dark about ; three months. Among the holdovers from, the previous week. 'BerreMb' Is the but*, stander. Ourrently in its thttA week, Isltb Ittdications pointing ,$35,000, It eoatinues strong. Bee- ond week exceeded expectattbiiiL $41,000. pii4 over tbe pust week-end the pace ooptiaue^ stktmg. 'Peck's Bad Boy,' on secottd week at Boxy looks to be good at $2T,OO0k while second lap of seven day4i foi': 'Our Daily Bread* also will be okAy for Rlalto, around $10,000. Final week of 'Monte Crlsto" at the Rlvoll, ending tonight (Tuesday) will be approximately $21,000, no com*; plaints. 'i.^st GeptleaMw' s ttetseJ i on screen here. Estimates for This Week Astor (1,012; $1.10-$1.65-$:'.L'0)—. 'Merry Widow' (MG) (1st week).. Had its premiere Thursday night (11) and on opening and first three days played to $12,000, indicating a healthy run. Not a sellout but con- siderably above average at scale, with best performances at capacity, Capitol (5,400; 35-75-85-$1.10)— 'Barrets' —(MG^ 43rd week) snd^ ^^ New Ilayen, Oct. 15, With ,no standout lit town this w^ek, business is pretty evenly *cat- t^red. BijoUi; with town's vonly .flesh sholpr, iP ;^etting oke tradi!{^ on' l^s h^.;fljmfc\rt»h''policy.^'■'.■'■ ■..■..•■'■..'';■.•.'• (jenctNl^ <!ohdHluns here only' falir- these; ^ysi : 7<4fUral irpprovemont over .;i3umm6Pv grbssei*, but /Mil* P long-zwdy ■Troni./noiT^^it'--' ^^ifinili«i f;^ This Week Ipsram'ourt't ri'ublix) (•j.34S; 35- '6>, 'Lemon Drop Kid' (I'an and •Wawn \V1>'> ls' rl'.iri. .Sai isf.i'lory on the oju'Ium;? ,'ind is piol. ilih.- t;oo(l for $t;.Oim. Last Wfek, 't'li-opatra' (rar>v In fptr nthf/jdays. aM^^ trood f7,S')0. ' ■ - ' ■':''[■■'■ ;■■ Poli's <r..M-\v1 (3,040; 3r.-.'.0), lUtliet. Oirr (I'.ail.) ;m.l -IjOVe 'I'itne' i;ver\l,.>.lv Iiijipy at a pro,' !"'!'! ivo $!t.,S0O. i.a t v.-eek, '.Moiiie Crivt.,' iVA) and "Phat's Cratitude- (('<d). Jietler than just !,'ood at $ 10.300; .. RoMr !&herman .-,r-' - - rtl*4ie lief tpr: IJiah 'm»«iern()r' $j,OD0; iiiast weoil, 'i>aiiy Sread' iVA) and ^<^OU ill tl".<l"V. . RoMr l&herman (^0); (.^2ft<n Sv- 10), 'Dw Ban y' (Wll)^ knd:'|>a»ftt'r=< »uj» .Cf>rf)ei'' (Rjidlo).;: iv^n n<»t ifl-. fitage show. Holding up remarkably well and maybe $35,000 this week (third), second lap of seven days, above anticipations, $41,000. Mayfair (2,200; 35-55-65)—Wake Up and Drea^n' (U). First week ending tbmorrioiir (Wednesday) wilt run to airbtind $12,700 and stick around as long as keeping pscfi Predecessor. 'Wagon Wheels' tPiir> did surprisingly well, $11,000; Palsee (1,700; 36-iO-05^^1C;fei« Chip Chow' (QB-Fox) aPd vftude. Doing bndef ayerMre het^. $0.0004 Last wbelc. :^ft<is|tMt Olrl' llMt^^ $14,000,-flne.-^'-'v; :.;--'-.rr'v'i;'-:r ^ Paramount ($.$6*; SB^W-T|itth«i •Now and Forever' (Par). Cooper^ Shirley T(>mple Starrer off with a bank and looks to $4<i,000 first week, holding a second. Third and final week of 'Belle of Nineties' (Par) $26,000, fine. Radio City Music Hall (5.045; 40- r.0-S5-9'J-$l.10)—'Judge l'iie:;f (I'oX) and stage show. Opened uniU %ex- pectations but building in big way toward $'J0,0OO, good. I.,a.'t week 'I'ower' (GIJ-I-'ox) fill t'> $7it.000. but »>kay at this tlguro ju.-t the same. Rlalto (2,000; 40-6.')—'Our Daily Mread" (I'A) (2nd wok). T.o..ks quite okay on holdover at $10,0(^0 . >r close tb';. it,. ■ Flrst''-iiiree|t - llVeiyi,'' $ IS,000. ■■ .'.' , Rivoli (L'.L'OO; 4o-6.-,-7."-S.',-9!>)i**;''; •Monte Cristo' H A) Clrd-fin.tl' week). Will end third and linal week toiii,t:lit (Tuesday) at he.ilthy $21,000 exiting in favor of 'Last, (Jentleri.,iri' (I'A), which comcs in_:. torinorrow morning (Wed). SectihS week of ■('ri,'to' w,as $30,600. Roxy (G.L'OO; L'5-35-5!>*.8&)r-*I?'eck's iJad iJoy' (GB) (2nd week). Jftekie Coopei' drsittght ooliitlhues on hbld- pVer week fc* irhat: |poks llkt? ^obd $2T,00(). First week jvSL>; biff, $31,200. vitrand ; <2,901)-. 35^55-65-85)-i •KnWnp«# Ahead^ (Wm. 1^md^* i^^^^ a KC'cortd w't'ftk" on >itrcnt,'tH of first seven day?*' lndl<'atl'ins of '.ooo, very good. M4a»t week 'Lo.-t Lady* (Will, got $l«JOfi, faiily g . -l. ■ . StjSt«: (2,300; 35-55-7:i)—'D.iinesV iWB)'ftlid vaufle. Louies to go. over ; avei;tge. niay!^i. $l^,M<m. L-ist week.,' '('h.'iined' (.M'li drew swell bu lb "ss, topping $'JO,iiMi»_ .. • ' '■ •iJig ltt>arte<i liefb^jrt* (Wli). Th^y i'l; t wouWltt't ,gO ft-'i" this one, M)ld ^'^.'■■i)')-un six' days.^. ■■■ '■■■ . iUfliUi tT..<a«ew > . (1590; 45 -iW)i ''^k^,< a^nV (Mr.) tthd staiiro, bundv • Uliii«**:fromi *5-$5''fOr. tbis' week 'h'Hi.s&ibt'.^ks set fbr hlc!*' *8fT<)io. Lhst w«'e!r, nt 'dd scale, f lRWw'ii'^ "oni ; hibiii-y fj^r '^llide-out* (Mth and 'Always Tumori^ow' (U). -a i: ; ii! j '. ' i:v ::