Variety (Mar 1941)

10 PICTURE GROSSES Wednesday, March 5, 1941 Lent Dents Frisco; 'Blonde 19G, San Francisco, March 4. With the adveiit of Lent, biz in thiis town is apt to be off here for several weeks until the natives for-. §et about.religion and stirt jgetting iack into the groove.. . There are but three newcomers oh- the street: this week,. iall of' them- strong contenders for the 'niugg' trade.. Fox with -Strawberry Blonde' and Orpheujn with (Buck Privates.' will do okay; However, United.Art- ists with.'Blackout' will not fare so well. If "they don't nave a cliass pic-r .ture at .this hijuSe^ biz vis generally' ■way off," ■ ■ •■■^.■:V . EsUniiates for: This Week v Fox (F-WC^-. (5.000; 35.46-50)— 'Strawberry Blonde' (WBV and" Honeymoon Three' (WB). - Will get plenty of biz .frpni. the nearby-labor district, ' the, Mission; Ci'ix ■ handed Cagney, I>eHavilland and Hay Worth salvos for their- work in the 'Straw- berry Blonde.'.. Sweet . sailing! -at $19iOOO. Last week, ditto; for 'Hardy's Secretary' (M-G) . and 'Murder Aniohg Friends' (20th); Golden Gate (RK(D) . (2.850; 39-44^ 55)-rT!Mr. and Mr^. Smith'. (RKO) and vaudeville (3d wk). Gate is get-- ting -quite a bit of repeat- trad? ior farewell western iappearance. on the stage of Salici piippets.. Thousands who didn't , get to see. theni • at. the Fair are, taking advantage of the, 'pop' prices for the, puppets at the Gate. Third ahdj fihial stint, of this ^ strong stage and screen bill will hit $10,500. Last week (2d),, hefty $15,000. -— ■■ Orpheum (F&My (2.440:-35-40-5(j) —'Buck Privates' (U) and .'Meet Bl^ckie' <Col). Gettinjg swell word- of-mouth publicity .from' the cordu- roy trade. ^Fine $10,000 anticipated. Last week, 'Devil Commands' (Cop and 'Man Behind Mask* (Col), $7,500, > Washington's Birthday helping con- siderably. Paramoont (F-WC) : (2,470; 35-40- 50)—'Hardy's. Secretary*i (M-G) and •Murder Among Friends'. (2()th') (moyeover). Although the Rooney film did terrific biz at the Fox. last week, the 'Hardy* , picture ; Idoks strong _ enough for; $10,000 on: its moveover herie. Last week, 'Virginia' (Par) and 'Wild Man Bon>e6* (M-G), $13,000, about a grand . less than anticipated. ' St. Francis (F-WC) (1,475:'35-40-' 50)—'Virginia* (Par) and 'Wild Man: Borneo* (M-G) - (moveover). May dip below $5,000. lukewarm. Last week. 'Western Union'. (20th) and 'You're the. One* (Par) (mbveovet-), okay $6,000. United Artiste (Cohen) (1,200; 35- 40-50)—'BlSckouf (UA). House has a string of weakies which will all be out of the y^sy after 'Blackout* plays a seven-diay stretch. Cohen expects to get back into stride.again with 'So Ends Our Ni^ht.' 'Blackout' will be lucky to get $6,500. Last week, 'Road Kiow* (UA) got $7,500 in six days. Warfleld (F-WC) (2,680; 40-55)— •Gone* (M-G) (3d wk); Limited to three shows a day and with biz slowing down, 'Wind'" wfll take a powder this week with $11,000 slated for the final count. Last week (2d) ended with $15,000. 'NiceMSoBd $11,000 in Balto; 'Cnsto'Fair $9,500 Baltimore, March 4.- H. O.s leaving matters here to new entry of 'Nice Girl', at Keith's. Dur- bin film shows' . greater strength than its predecessors. Blizzard Fri- day (28) halted matters somewhat on Uie start, but .siicceeding week- end built from the early morning tee-off to steady lines thereafter. . Also fair is "The: Son of Mbnte Cristo,' at Loew'a Century;, Rest of town leaning on Saturday and Sun- day trade, bolstered by .jnass of sol- diers and defense employees concent trated.'hereabouts. vEitimates for: This Week" Centory (Loew's-UA) (3,000; 15 28-44)—'Son Cristo' (UA). Getting fair action to possible $9,500. Last week, iecond of 'Philadelphia* (M- G); added steady $8,900 to bang-up opening round of $16,600. Hippodrome (Rapp^port) (2.205: 15-i28-39-44-55-66)—'Mr. and Mrs. smith' (RKO) (2d wk) plus bio. of vaude layout.: Holding mildly to Sossible $9,000, after a fairly strong litial sesh to : $13^000. Keith's (Schahberger) (2,406; 15- 28-39-44-55-ee)--'Nice Girl' (U). Ihr dicatlhg solid $1,000: -and sure h.o. Last week 'You're:the One' (Par)/ attracted some' day-tihle trade : to Inch exit mild $4,200. New (Mechanic) (1,581; 15-28-35- 44)rr'Tobaccb , Road* (20th). Open- ing Thursday (6) alter three weeks of. 'Western Union' (20th) to okay total of $13,000 for. the run. Staiiley: (WB) (3,26(); 15-28^39-44- 65)—'Strawberry. Blonde' (WB) (2d wk).; Holding up very strongly, and getting iuU advaritiage: of large capa- city, oh week-end. About $9,0O0 in- dicated after socko opener at $15,800 'G0NE'26G/B^KLY1II 'Honeymoon' $iiB,000-^'Arlzpna' H.O. Ditto—'Privates'14 G . , : , Brooklyn, March 4; .,v Loew'S Metropolitan brought back 'Grone with tlie. Wind' at pop jprices arid dping'healthy business. Fabian Parainount's second, week Of 'Arizo- na' and 'Life with Henry! also will result iii healthy, returns. Fabian Fox fair with.'Honeymoon for Three' and 'Captiairi Caution.' : Estiihiltes (or This Week . „ ' ^ , Albee (RK,0) (3.274; 2$-35-50)r- 'Buck Privates' (U) and 'Murder Amohg 'Friehds' (20th) plus; March of Time.' Will bonie in With mild $14,000. Last week 'Western Union' (2bth) and 'La Zonga* '(U), good $17,-^ :500. , ' •.. Fox ^(Fabian) (4,039; .25-35-50)-^ 'Honeymoon-Three! (WB) arid.'Cap- tain^ ■ Caution" (UA),. . GooA $16,000. LastWeek 'Virginia' (Par) - and 'BlacJpout' (UA) (2d Wk),' okay $15,000. Met (Loew's) ..(3,618; 40-55)— 'Gone' (M-G). Return engagement, is .profitable one . with housis gar- nering healthy $26;000.'. Liast. week: 'Philadelphia' (M-G) and 'Gallant Sons'? (M.G) (2d wk), swell $i9,000. Paramount (Fabian) (4,126; 25-35- 50)—'Arizona' . (Col) /and 'Henry' (Par) :(2d. wk); Okay $16i000. iLast week, bright $22^000. . Strand (WB) (2,870; 25-35-40)— 'Father's Son' CWB) arid 'Secret Evi- dence' (Ind). Mild:$4,000. Last week 'Pride Bowery' (Mono) - and 'Lucky Devils' (U),: so-so $4,000. BUFF. TERRIFIC; mm Buffalo; March 4. Lush gates are the order of the current' session, .with nearly all wickets headed for high money al- titudes. Potent screen and stage lure is turning the trick, and keep- ing the. ticket sprockets hot for what looks like another bumper frathe. 'Western Union,' 'High Sierra' and 'Mary Dugan' with 'Streets of Paris,' on stage, are nose to hose in the upper brackets at the Buffalo, Lakes' and Hipp respectively. .'Adam Had Four' Sons' is a sturdy item and as- sured of, holdover at the Lafayette. Estimates for This Week Buffalo (Shea) (3.500; 35-55)— 'Western Union' (20th) and 'Girl News; (20th)'. Though short of re- cent markers, this is satisfactory against current. comparative figures. Over $12,000. Last week, 'Virginia' (Par) and 'Henry' (Par), neat $15,- 000, as expectied. Great Lakes (Shea) (3,000: 35-55) — Sierra' (WB) and 'Blonde Inspira- tion' (MrG). May go to pvmchy $10,-. 000.. Last week, 'Hudson's Bay' (20th) "arid. 'TaU, Dark' (20th), spurted in with nifty $10,500. Hipp (Shea) (2400; 30-45)—'Mary Dugan'. (M-G) and 'Streets of Paris' on stage. Solid stage-screen bait striaining the'barriers. Over $11,000, bullish. Last week, 'Son Criisto* (UA) and 'Blackout' (UA) (2d run), six- day session saw passable $5,000. Lafayette (Hayman) (3,300; 30-40) —'Adam Sons' (Col) and .'Ellery Queen' (Col). Boiling up to bskhg- iip $11,000 and holdover. Last week, •Back Street' (U) and 'Meet Chump' (U) (2d wk), over nice, $6,000. ; 20th Century (Dipson) (3,000; .30 40)—'Bowery Boy' (Rep), and Count Basie orchestra oh; stage, split: with 'Convoy' (RKO) and 'Couldn't Say No' (WB). Basie ciredited with sub- stantial part of, tally; Okay $7,500, Last week, 'Aunt Maggie' (Rep) and Singers Midgets on .stage, split -with 'Little Men' (RKO) aind -'Barnyard Follies' (Rep), so-so, under .$6,000. liLONDE' $7^00 TOPS ., /, ■. Seattle, March '4. ' (Besili ExpliDltation: Paramount) Strawberry Blonde,' coupled with 'Behind the; News ■ plus; Dr. L Q.'s radio broadcast on Mondtiy eve, leads the town with a very healthy $7,700. Although the I. Q. broadcasts go on at 6 p. ni., t^hey are helpiog thie b. 0. nicely despite the- eairly hour. , ., ,, 'Andy Hardy's " Private : Secretary' is makmg a very, fine showing at the Fifth AyenuiB, with:'Western Union' ditto i)t the ParanloUnt. Latter is: putting plenty of exploitation behind the film, one of the stunts being the recording of two. local WU singing messengers, and subsequent playing of the platjeirs on KRSC. Telegraph comp,any is cooperating with the dis- tribution of thousands of heralds with all messages delivered at this ..time. . ■ Estimakt^ for This Week ; • BJue Mouse (Hamrlck-Evergreeri) (850; 30-40-50)—I'Virginla' (Par) and 'Heriry' (Par), riioved over from the Fifth Ave., Good $2,700 in' store. Last wMk; 'Come Live'. (M-G) (2d wk), $1,700, slow, - ^ .Coliseum ■ (Hkmrick - fivergreen) (1.900; 21-35)r-'Santa Fe': tWB.) and .'Fliglit Command' (M-CJ) (2d run)". Headed for excellent $3,500. Last .Week, 'Cowirade:.X' (M-CJ) and:'Ari- zona' (Cbl) (2d run), $3,200. good. • . Fifth Avenue (HamrickrEvergreen) (2.349; 30-40-50)—'Hardy's • Secretary' (M-G) arid'Ride, Kelly' (20th): Big $7,500 sighted.. Last week. 'Virginia' (Par) and 'Henry' (Par); big $8,400, Liberty (j.vH) (1.650: 30-40-50)—' 'Thing Galled Love' (Col) (4th wk); Still able to pack a powerful $4,300. Last Week, same film garnered hefty $4;500,-;. Music Box' ^Hamricfc-Evergreen) (850; 40-58)-r'Gorie' (M-G). ■ Quick moveover from Parartiourit theatre meant slow start, as folks thought pic through when, its run ended: at the biig^seater. However, got Under-way and looks to Hit around $4i560i good, but' maybe' not enoiigh for further h;o;s. Last week (30-40-50);- 'phila-i delphia Story' (M-G), arid 'Shayne, Detective' (20th) (6th wk), gbod $2,- 200 for eight days. Orpheum (Hamrick-Evergreeh) (2,- 600: 30-40-50)—.'Strawberry Blonde' CWB) and •Behind'^News' (Rep) with 'Dr. I. Q.' , on stage Monday ev'e. Very solid $7,700 to lead: the town. Last Week, 'iBuck Privates' (U ) and!'Black Parrot' (WB) (2d Wk), rolled along for dandy $5,500;: . • • Patomar (Sterling) (1.350; 20-50)— 'Arkansas Judgie* (Rep)' and 'Devil's Pipe LiheJ (U), plus stage, show, with Gary Nottingham NBC band added yesterday (Monday). Big $5;800. Last week. 'Meet Chump' (U) arid 'Faith-;, elr's Son' (WB) lilixs 'Cocbanut Grov^ Re-vue;* gathered meager. $4;800, dis- appointing. ~ ... Paramount (Hapnrick-Evergre^n) (3,039; 30-40-50)-^'Western Union' (20th) and 'Wild Man Bon eo' (M-G). Excellent $6,500. Last week (40-58), 'Gone' (M-G) (2d wk) again exceed- ed earlier indications; hitting' swell $12,000 pace. Rbosevelt (Sterlings) (800; 30-40-50) —'Bu<<k Privates' (U) and 'Black Parrot' (WB), moved over after twO weeks at the Orpheum. Very good $2,800 anticipated. Last week, 'Sierra' (WB) three days of 4th wk), split, with (21-30) 'Nellie Kelly' i(M-G) and 'San Francisco Docks^ (U) (2d run), $2,300, good. Winter Garden (Sterling) (800; 16- 30)—'Escape' (M-G) and 'Find Out' (RKO) (2d run). Good $2,200. Last week, 'Zorro* (20th) and 'Letter* (WB) (2d run), $2,100, okay. $7m I/viDe Not Louisville, March 4. Two deluxe houses are dividing the top coin this, week, and the. balance of the biz is distributed among h.o.*6. 'Western, Union' Is making a fine showing at the Rialto, while 'So Ends Our Night' Is looking all right at Loew's State. H.o. of 'Buck Pri- vates!: at : the Strand is giving that house pretty good returns, while 'Virginia,' a moveover to the, Brown, is likewise on the okay sidfe. Town has experienced soihe cold weather and snowfall,, making a couple days of Icy streets, which eut attendahce. somewhat. Lei]it In late years has ceased to be an adverse factor on lo.cal b.o.'s, and. opposish from ,bther events Is^t a minimum, though Southeastern Baisketball Con- feirerice Saturday (1) cut-into pic biz slightly. Estimates f»r "Ilils Week . Browh (LoeW'si-Fburth AvenUe) (1,400: 15r30-40) — 'Virginia* (Par) and. 'Bjehlnd News* (Rep). : Going along at okay clip after, moveover from Rialto. 'Virginia' has had ben-, eflt of potent word-of-mouth adver4 tislng.-' Looks Jike very good $3;000i Last week, 'Mr. arid Mrs. Smith' (RKO) and 'Play Girl* (RKO), nlce $2,100. Kentucky (Switow) (1.200; 15-25) —'Nanette' (RKO) and 'Chad Hanna' (20th), Pacing for good $1;700. Last week, 'Tin Pan Alley' (20th) and 'Red Hair' .fWB),;all right $1,600. Loew's State (Loew's) (3,800: 15- 30-40) —'Ends Night' '(UA) and 'Maisie ,Lady' (M-G).; Doing: right smart biz, and . catching plenty of femme tradeV Aiming at good $7,000. Last week, JThing Called LoVe' (Col) and 'Before I Hang' (Col), ' copped fair $6,500, , Mary A'riderson (Lib.wn) (1,000; 15-30-40)—'Footsteps in Dark' (WB), Getting about average , attention at medium $3,300. l^ast week. 'Straw- berry Blonde' (WB) on h.o. took fair $2,700, '■ ■ ■ ' ' Blal'to' (Fourth Avenue) (3,400; 15- 30.-40)—'We.efem Unipn' (jOth) and Mpls. Even Mer Than Usual; 'SmitliTme $10,000, M Jerked 'COME' 7G, MONTREAL 'Georfc'.'Woir Nice $6,500—'Plillly' U.O. Sturdy $6,000 , Montreal, March 4. , /Lent - slowing up attendances, in this town currently, but brace: of holdovers, 'Philadelphia Story' and 'Kit Carson,' still getting fair ,coih. 'Come Live! at Palace easily ahead of everything in town with very good $7,000. in sight. , Try-rOut of 'Let George Do It' at Capitol picked up nice money weekend and riiay ,clean up at good $5,500. ' ; Estimates for This Week , Palace (CT) (2,700: 25-45-55 )— 'Come Live' (M-G). Pointing to very good $7,000 and lioldover. Last week. "Kitty Foyle* (RICO) started well but faded later for disappointing $6,000. Capitol (CT) (2.700: 25-45-55)— iLet,George Do It' (Errip) and 'Lone Wolf (Col).. Looks like, nice $5,600. Last week; 'Virginia' /XPiar),; and 'Keeping' Company' (M-G), good $5,800. Loew's (CT) (2.800;- 30-40-60)— 'Philadelphia' (M-G) (3d wk). Good, enough $5,000 after good $7,000 last: week.;, Princess (CT) (2,800; 25-3f4.50)T^ 'Won't Talk' (Col) and 'Ellery Queen' (Col). Weak •$2,iB00. ; Last week 'Dulcy' (M-G) arid 'Gallant Sons' (M-G), middling $3,000. Orpheum (Ind) (1,100; 25-40-50)-^ 'Kit ,Carson* (UA) arid 'Get Girl' (Emp) (2d wk). Pacing for good $2,400 after- nice $.3,000 last week. 'Cinema ,de Paris (France-Film) (60(); 25-50)—'L'Homme de Niger' (4th wk). Still clicking for good enough $1,000, after ", satisfactory $1,300 last week. St. Denis (France-Film) (2.300: 25- 34)—'Le Jour s'Eleve' and 'Paprika.* Average $4,500 in sight. Last week, 'Demiere Jeunesse* and,'Femme de mes Reves,' nice $4,300. COME LIVE' AND VAUDE 20G, WASH. . Washington, March 4. • *Cbme Live With Me' is out In front of the other three newcomers by a $5,000 margin this week at the Capitol.; Pic drew coOl notices, but Stewart-Laiiiarr combo, in big, broad spot,. which usually leaves the top •tuff to other Loew's house. Is a draw no reviews can undermine. Second place goes to 'High Siein-a' at Earle, with 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' close be- hind It at Keith's. , 'So Ends Our Night,* which went into Palace with!, sock notices all around, is in odd position of tirailing the field, only explanation being the critics' emphasis on pic'3 serious mo- tives rather than love and laughter. Esltlniates for This Week- Capitol (Loew) (3,434; 28-39-44-66) — Gome Live' (M-G) and vaude. Lamarr-Stewart giving dotnbo house solid $20,000. Last week, 'Tall, Dark' (20th) and Henry Busse orchestra slipped to okay $20,()00. Columbia (Loew) (1,234; 28-44)^ 'Son Cristo* (UA) (2d run). Back downtown after light week at Capitol and won't better $3,500, mild. Last Week, 'Malsle Lady* (M-G) (2d run), passable $4,000. Earle (WB) (2,216; 28-30-44-66)— 'Sierra* (WB) and vaude. Getting okay $15;000. Last week, 'Strawberry Blonde* (WB), handsome $10,500. ; Keith's (RKO) (1,830; 80-55)—'Mr. and Mrs. Smith* (RKO). Build up following sneak preview a month ago,^and sock reviews emphasizing Hitchcock's skirting, the Hays Office regulations, booblng week along to- ward hefty $14,000.. Xast week, 'Back Street' (U) (?d wk), held on for good $7,300. "- :■ «iWB) (1,600; 28-44)—'Thing Called Love' (Col) (2d run). Back on mainstem . after good . week at Earle. Will hit solid $5,000. Last week,;•Virginia' (Par) (2d run) (2d wk), hung on in its home teriritory fof swell $6;000. -: Palace (Loew) (2,242; 39-55 )— 'Ends Night' (UA)." Too serious to stand up against gay opposition. Fair ?13.00p. Last week, 'Philadelphia' (M-G) (3d wk)i beautiful $12,000. •Golden Hoofs' (20th). Indicating good $9,500. Last week, 'Virginia' (Par) and 'Behind News' (Rep) proved ■ b.o. natural with swell $10,000. Strand (Fourth Avehiie) (1,400; 15- 30;40)-*Buck Privates' (U) and 'Street Cairo' (U) (2d wk). Helped tremendously by payday at Charles- town, Ind., powder plant, and plenty of soldier trade from Fort Knox and Bowman Field, H.Oi stanza shaping for good $3,500, plenty okay. Last week, excellent $'',700; ' . Minneapolis' March 4: I (Best Exploitation: Gopher) ' .With nothing on deck capable of stirring up any boxofflce activity; it looks like another of those in-be. tween weeks. Lent may . be an nd- verse factor, too,. Shriners' ahnual indoor circus, drawing big crowds to the Auditorium, doesn't help, either Heavy snow and icy streets are fur- ther haridicaps. , , - , - 'International Casino RevUe' on the (jrpheum stafte is a dandy show, but the title carries no significance here- and its screen support, 'You're 1 he One,' sizes up as a weakling. Nariies alone count on- the. stage in this biirg and, unless an bfferiijg has them or strong .film aid, ■ the, pulmotor an\-a^ riably is needed. \ - ;: . Most important of . the straight film V newcomers, 'Mr. arid Mrs. Snuth, wiU have a very profitable week,., Tied up ^with a Mgico pjy. chomoter that*s set up In a leadihg loop furniture store and the Gopher^ theatre lobby. 'Road Show' is the best exploited attraction, the pleas- ure-measuring device having been advertised, by the store and caused considerable talk. The machine, or- dinarily is used as a lie detector, but in this case, operated by University of Minnesota psychology; students, it records people's appreciation of humor and makes known- if they en- joy the .film, ratings being specified on cards which advertise .'Road Show.' Film went Only four days, however. , . ■• ;. • - There are two' holdovers^ Vir|!inia' and 'Flight frOm Destiny,'- at. .the; State arid World, respectively. The former moved from the State to the' Century, where it's ambling .along at- a mild pace.: , ;:, ; With Ann Corio as guest star, stock burlesque got under way thiis Week at the Alvli> and Is paOking 'em in. - : Estimates for This Week ~ Aster (Par-Singer) (900; 15-2)8)— 'Face Behind Mask' (Col) and 'Make Music' (HKO), dual first-runs. In for five days and. heading for good $1,800. 'Along Rio Grande' (RKO) and 'Father's Sons' (WB), also dual first-runs, open today (4); Last Week, 'LI'l Abrier" (RKO) and 'Char- ter Pilot' (20th), dual first runs, good $2,000 in five days. Century (Par-Singer) (1,600; 28-39- 44)—'Virginia* (Par) (2d ,wk>; Moved here from State. Good $4,500 in pros- pect. Last week,Thing Called Love! (Col) (2d wk), $5,200, big. Gopher (ParTSinger). (998: 28)— 'Itoad Show' (UAX Effectively ex-^ plotted, hilt handicapped by lack of important cast names. On four days Only $1,500, poor. ,'Michael ShnVne' (20th) opens today (4). Last week, 'Honeymoon Three' (WB), $3> 000, good. • Orpheurit (Par-Singer) (2:800; 28- 44-55)—'You're the One' (Par) and International Casino Revue on stagir. Ads sell '40 beautiful show girls,' but except at burlesque houses, eye- ticklfng femininity ; apparently, no lure in Minneapolis; Light $7,500 looks about all, and helps to demon- strate why a stage; shoW policy in this town Is fraught with headaches. Last week, 'Sierra" (WflH and Clyde McCoy orchestra and acts on stage, $12,400, good. SUte (Par-Singer), (2,300; 28-39-44) ^'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' (RKO). Mixed opinions about this orie's merits; but ■vast majority of customers seem to enjoy it Boxoffice response leaves nothing to be desifed at $10,0001 which is big. Last Week, 'Virginia' (Par), $6,800, fair., _ Uptown (Par) (1,200; 28-39)—'Tin Pan AUey' goth),. First neighbor- hood showing. May r^ach big $3,000; Last week,. 'Arizoria* (Col),. $2,200, mild.. . ■ , ; , World: (Par-Singer-Stefles) (350; 28-39-44-55)—'Flight Destiny' (WB), (2d wk). Still clicking and should hit fair, $1,500. Last week, $2,500. W AND 'COME LIVE' EACH $4,000, LINCOLN „ Lincoln, Neb., March 4. ■ It's 'Western Union' and 'Come Live With Me,' neck and neck in the money stretch here. Both films are aiming, for around $4,000 arid that's good for both houses—espe- cially so In this town where Lent is something to- reckon with. 'Strawberry Blonde' is out for a profit, too, and probably jiist as. much as the other tWo will show, because it's in a pliant where the nut Is lower. - . - , Estimates for this XVeek • -. Colonial (Monroe-Noble-Federer) (750; 10-15)—Texas Terrors' (Rep) and''Wildcat Bus' (RKO),;spUt with 'Robin Hood Pecos' (Rep) and 'Ber yond • Tomorrow' • (RKO). A fair week, evenly balanced on the two pairings, $800. Last week, 'Libel ' (RKO) and 'Trail Blazers' tRop>, , split with 'Can't Fool Wife* (:BKQ) (Continued on page 24)