Variety (Apr 1942)

10 PICTURE GROSSES WtinwiMji April 15, 1942 An B.O^ Boffo in PhiUy; TripoIT, $^500. 'Shangliai' IIG, Both B^ Philadelphia, April 14. It's boom town business in Phllly this sesh. Th-re's plenty of 'coin around this town and the spending spree Is beginning to get into high gear. Far and away the biggest gross is being chalked up at the Earle, where Benny Goodman's band and 'Juke Box Jenny' are cracking records. On' Saturday (11) the combo hit an all- time high for the spot with a sock $8,000 for the day. Others hanging on to the gravy train are 'Shores-of Tripoli,' 'Shang- hai Gesture' and holdovers of 'Kings Row' and 'Mr. V.' Estimates for This Week Aldlne (WB) (1.303; 35-46-57-68)— •Mr. V (UA) (2d wk). Slipped 8 little, but still okay with $8,500. InL- tlaler okay $12,000. ArcadU (Sablosky) (600; 35-46-57) —'Citizen Kane' (RKO) -(2d run). Okay $4,000. Last week's holdover of 'La. Purchase' (Par) fine $3,800 for second run. Boyd (WB) (2,568; 35-46-57-68)— •Kings Row' (WB) (2d .wk). Plenty of vitamins in this one, with solid $17,000 this trip. Preem last week clicko $22,000, plus $4,000 for 'bonus' chow at Earle. Earle (WB) (2,768; 35-46-57-68-75) —'Juke Box Jenny' (U) with Benny Goodman's orch. Chalking up near- house record with terrif $33,000. The cwing king and his crew set an ell- time high for one day with $8,000 on Sat. (11). Last week's take for •Martin Eden' (Col) with. Blue Bar- ron orch, Jerry Lester and Yvette, pallid by comparison with fair $17,- 600. ^ Fox (WB) (2,425; 35-46-57-68)— •Song of Islands' (20th) (2d wk). SUU plenty tuneful with $12,000. Opener last week koc $17,000. 'Courtship Of Andy Hardy' (M-G) opens Fri- day (17). Karlton (WB) (1,066; 35-46-57-68) —'Obliging Young Lady' (RKO) First run of Joan Carroll starrer fetUnij sad $2,500. Last week, 'Ba- ama Passage' (Par) almost as bad with $3,000 for second run. Keith's (WB) (2,200; 35-46-57-68)— •Ride 'Em Cowboy' (") (2d run). Slowing down to a walk with $4,000. Last week, 'Male Animal' (WB), fair $4,500 for second run. Stanley (WB) (2,916; 35-46-57-68) —'Shores TripoU' <20th). Plenty of exploitation on the leatherneck saga and getting socko ^2,500. In ad(U- tlon, 'Shores' netted hefty $3,500 for gravy screening Sunday at Earle. Last week, 'Ride "Em Cowboy* (U) rode to poor $10,500 for holdover. Stanton (WB) (1,457; 35-46-57-68) —'Shanghai Gesture' (UA). Defying fthe panning of the crix with nifty 11,000. Last week, 'Ghost of i'ankensteln* (U), wound up second •esh with good $7,500. 'Spoilers'Big J12,000, Ace Fiker m Balto; / Trinidad'-McCoy 16G „, , Baltimore, April 14. Slight letdown here following booming biz of Easter holiday and Army Day interlude. In solid groove Is ^ Two Yanks in Trinidad' nicely epUced to Clyde McCoy orch. on etage at the combo Hipp. Strong advance seUing of 'The Spoilers' is counting at the b.o. at Keithfs. Rest of town is mostly h.o. but fairly (teady. Eatiinates for This Week ■Century (Loew's-UA) (3,000; 17- M-«-55)—-Were Dancing' (M-G). Took a going over from crix biit moderate at $10,000. Last week, Uungle Book' (UA) cashed in on •trong ballyhoo for solid $15,800. .JifpP'^^rotae (Rappaport) (2,240; 17-26-28-39.44-55-66) - Two Yanfo Trinidad* (Col) plus Clyde McCoy orch and vaude. Excellent $16,000. Last -week,.'What's (3ookln' (U) ow- ing it all to CharUe Spivak band and Connee Boswell, went way over pre- vious estimates to a whammo $19,300. KtAWa (Schanberger) (2,406; 17- 28-33-39.44-55)-'The Spollew'' (U). Strongly sold for a solid $12,000. ft*t J'eejr, 'Lady Plans' (Par), fair- ish $8,900. Msyfalr (Hicks) (980: 20-40)—'Pa- cific Blackout' (Par). Tied in some exploitation angles to build an all right $3:500. Last week, 'Martin Eden' (Col) (2d wk). added mild $2,600 to- fairish opening round at $3,900. New (Mechanic) (1,581; 17-28-35- 44)—'Song Islands' (20th) (2d wk). Holding good pace at $5,000 after chalking up an okay $7,200 first time around. Boslyn (Levin) (800: 17-28-40-55) —'Born to Sing' (M-G). Some re- sponse to possible $2,500. Last week, •Always in Heart* (WB) ambled In with $2^00. Stanley (WB) (3,280: 17-28-40-55) —•Male Animal* (WB) (2d wk). Holding up in good style to possible $9,000 after chalking up a healthy $12,400 on Initial sesh. Tripoli* Banging Over Robust $10,600 in Port. Portland. Ore,, Ap^il 14. Openers taking honors this week are 'Shores of 'Tripoli' at the Or- pheum and 'Lady Has Plans,' at Paramount Tripoli' la an outstand- ing smash. Fantasia,' back at popular admlsh, Is pulling okay at the Music Box. Estimates for This Week Broadway (Parker) (1,900; 35-40- 50)—'Jungle Book* (UA) and 'Bom Sing' (M-GX (2d wk). Still soaring along in h.o. for great $7,000. First week, terrific $13,000. Mayfajr (Parker-Evergreen) (1,-- 500; 35-40-50)—t^git this week. Last week. 'Ghost Frankenstein* (U) and 'lee Capades' (Rep), $5,800, hi^ for tkis. house. Mnslo Box (Hamrick-Evergreen) (900; 35-.40-50) — 'Fantasia* (RKO). Back at pop prices. Going over for strong $6,000. Orpheam (Hamrick-Evergreen) (1,800; 35-40-50)—'Shores of Tripoli' (20th). In line for terrific $10,600. Last week, 'Sullivan's Travels' (Par) and In Army Now* (WB), satisfac- tory $5,600. Paramonnt (Hamrick-Evergreen) (3,000; 35-40-50)—'Lady Plans' (Par) and ''Remarkable Andrew' (Par>. Looks like good $6,900. Last week, 'Roxle Hart' (20th) and 'Secret Agent Japan' (20th), high $8,000. United Artists (Parker) (900; 35- 40-50) — 'Courtship Andy Hardy' (M-G) (2d wk) with 'Nazi Agent' (M-(]i) (Ist wk). still going over for good $4,800. First week. 'Hardy' solo, big $8,000. B'KLYN H.O.S HAVE B.O.; m VVGOOD $18,000 Brooklyn, April 14. Holdovers In downtown sector are doing remarkably .well this.stanza. Fabian Paramount, playing 'Kings Row' and 'Harvard. Here I Come' third week will show nice profit, as will Fabian Fox in second week with 'Invaders' and 'Shut Mjr Big Mouth.' Loew's Met biz okay with 'Mister V and 'Bugle Sounds.* Good, biz at Strand with Les Brown orch and 'Canal Zone' on screen. Strand shut- ters for season following current biU. Estimates for This Week Albee (RKO) (3.274; 30-40-50-55) —'Song of Islands' (20th) (2d wk) and 'Call Out Marines' (RKO). Sat- isfactory $16,000. Last week 'Sunny Side' (20th). okay $15,500. . Fox (Fabian) (4,023; 30-40-50-55)— 'Invaders' (Col) and 'Shut Big Mouth' (Col) (2d wk). Continuing to draw crowds and will get nif& $16,000. Last week, splendid $19,000. Met (Loew's) (3,618; 30-40-50-55)— 'Mister V (UA) and 'Bugle Sounds' (M-G). Nice going at $18,000. Last week, 'Johnny Eager* (M-G) and 'Born to Sing' (M-G), attractive $17.- 000. Paramonnt (Fabian) •Kings Row' (WB) and 'Harvard' (Col) (3d wk). No letdown for this combo. Hefty $17,000. Last week, strong $18,000. Strand (WB) (2,800; 30-40-50-55)— 'Canal Zone' (Col) and stage show featuring Les Brown's orch. Healthy $9,000 for four-day engagement. House shuts down for summer after this show. Last week, 'Mr. Wise Guy' (Mono) and Muggsy Spanler's orcn. Cliff Nazarro and Dlosa Costello, poor $5,500. HUPOU'BOFF $12,000 IN HEALTHY L'YILLE Louisville. April 14. Business is exceptionally good this week. Triangle formed by the Mary Anderson, RJalto and Loew's State, within a stone's throw of edbh oQier. are catching just about all the patronage they can accommodate comfortably. RIalto. with 'Shores of TripoU,' has the edge, but 'Andy Hardy,' at Loew's State, and 'Blues in the Night,' at Mary Anderson, are pounding along fast in the b.o. race. Some 7,000 school teachers from out-state will barge into town this week for their annual convention, starting Thursday (16). Estimates for This Week Brown (Fourth Avenue) (1,400; 15-30-40)—'Fleet',s In' (Far) and 'Fly By Night* (Par). Moveover from Rlalto aiming at nice $4,000. Last week. 'Green Was Valley' (20th) and 'Cadet Girl* (20th). on return after about six weeks lapse, medium $2,000. Kentnoky (Switow) (1.200; 15-25) —Suspicion* (RKO)- and 'Belong to Me' (Col). Maintaining nice pace to register okay $1,500. Last week, 'Died With Boots On' (WB) and 'Go West Young Lady' (Col), medium $1,400. Loew*s State (Loew's) (3,300; 15- 30.'40) —'Courtship Andy Hardy' (M-G) and 'Man Returned to Life* (Col). Usual.bumper family trad* is In evidence and indlcatioui are for splendid $11,000. Last week, 'Jungle Book' (UA) and 'Boston BUckie* (Col), medium $7,500. Mary Anderson (Llbson) (IfiOO; 15r30-40)—'Blues in Night' (WB). Title is potent factor In the draw, as well as the theme tune, which nas received terrific radio plugs. Should build week's take .to fine $4,500 and possible h.o. Last week, fifth for icings Row' (WB), satisfactory $2,800. Blalto (Fourth Avenue) (3,400VlS- 30-40)—'Shores Tripoli' .(20th) and 'Hope Schuyler' (20th). Martial theme, Marines marchiDg, etc., all shaping as b.o. natural here. Looks like terrific $12,000. Last week, 'Fleet's In' (Par) and 'Fly By NighT (Par), slick $9,000. Strand (Fourth Avenue) (1,400; 15-30-40>—'Ghost Frankenstein' XU) arid''Unseen Enemy' (U) (2d wk). H.o. stanza holding up well to Indi- cated $2,800. Iiast week, great $6,000. RooNEY, mm, CLEVE. SMASH Cleveland, April 14. Post-Easter grosses are roUlng to high levels. Two Yanks in Trini- dad,' tuned up by Xavler Cugat's orch. is potting biggest score for Palace, and 'Courtship of Andy Hardy' is giving State one of win- ter's best weeks. 'Ride 1!m Cowboy' also showing speed at Hipp. Estimates for This Week Allen (RKO) (3,000; 35-40-45-55)-^ 'Song Islands' (20th) (2d wk.). Not enough hoke,. |or this . house, but moveover's ' holding' up - smartly,' $7,000. Last round, 'All Tlirough Night' (WB) (2d wk.), ^as stronger, $7,500. Hipp (Warners) (3,700; 35-40-54- 55)—'Ride 'Em Cowboy' (U). Profit- able corn that clientele is gobbling up with relish; excellent $14,500 sighted. Last chapter. 'Song Islands' (20th), sang out cheerful $14,00tr.'- Lake (Warners) (800; 30-35-42-55) —'All Through Night' (WB) (3d wk.). Very nice $2,500 on shiftover. Last foUo, 'Gentleman At Heart' (20th), poor $1,000. Palace^(RKO) (3,700; 35-40-50-55- 70)—'Two Yanks Trinidad' (Col) plus Xavier Cugat's orch. Rhumba king t>eing treated handsomely on local vaude bow; good support from comedy and wired for $20,000. ex- ceptionally good. Last week, 'Rings Fingers' .(20th) with Martha Raye heading stage bill, took lar.jping from Metropolitan Opera and Gpae Autry rodeo; not quite $18,000, but oliay. StMe Loew's) (3,450; 30-35-4^55) —"Courtship Andy Hardy' (M-G). Mickey Rooney always could clean up here even if he only read a dic- tionary. liObby jammed over week- end and edging gross to $16,000, spectacular. Last lap, 'Fleet's In' (Par), conventional $12,500. Stlllman.' (Loew's) (1,872; 30-35- 42-55)—'Fleet's In* (Par). Move- over in neighborhood of $7,000, fine. Last week, 'Mr. Bug' (Par), $4,500, satisfactory on strictly juve trade. •Lady Plans' Nice $6,500, Memphis; Tripoli' Ditto Memphis, April 14. Main Street biz Is split between newcomers and holdovers, and okay all over. 'To Shores of Tripoli' at Loew's State and the Malco's 'Lady Has Plans' are fresh entries, with -both in the money. Baseball season got under way this week, but crowds were not too good and theatres scarcely noticed the competish. Estimates for This Week Warner (WB) (2,0C3; 10-33-44)— 'Male Animal' (WB) (2d wk). Did a good $5,000 first stanza and Jooks to $3,500 on b.o. -Maloo (Lightman) (2,800; 10-33-44) — Lady Plans* (Par). Sexy selling has 'em coming in droves, mebbe to nice $6,500. Last week, 'Fleet's In' (Par), $6,700, very good. State (Loew) (2,600; 10-33-44)— 'Shores Tripoli' (20th). Action stufl looks appealing to war-minded Memphis, nice $0,500 In sight Last week, 'Jungle Book' (UA), $4,500. not bad. Palace (Loew) (2,200; 10-33-44)— 'Courtship Hardy' (M-G) (2d wk). Indicated .$3,600 for second session. Last week, nice $5,500. Strand (Lightman) (1,000; 10-22- 33)—'Son Fury' (20th) (2d run), three days; 'Date Falcon' (RKO), two day^; 'North Klondike' (U),' two days. Pretty good average at $1,500. Last week, 'Ride 'Em Cowboy! (U) (2d run), three days; 'Spooks Wild' (Mono), two days; and 'Heart Rio Grande' (Rep), $1,800, big. lincbln Biz N.S.6.| Dancing* N;ice $3,000 V Lincoln, Neb.. April 14. ' WItIr •We Were Dancing/ the Stuart is doing quite nicely, varsity is running close second with 'Jungle Book.' . ., , . Biz as a whole, however, Is none too good. Estimates for This Week Colonial (Monroe-Noble-Federer) (750; 9-17)—Beginning run of sec- onds until remodeling starts. Lincoln (J: H. CoOper-Par) (1,503: 9-30-44)—'Always My Heart' (WB). three days, and week of 'Fleet's In* (Par). Fairish .«2,700. Last week, 'Courtship Andy Hardy' (M-G). fine $3,400. Nebraska (J. H. Cooper-Par) (1,- 236r 9-20-28)—'Secret Agent Japan' (20th) and 'NortH Klondike* (20th). So-so $1,100. Last week, "Yank Burma Road* (M-G) and 'Mrs. North' (M-G). poor $900. Stete (Noble-Federer) (086: 10-25- 30)—'Canal Zone' (Col) and 'Officer nnd Ladv' (Col), split with 'Santa Fe Trail' (WB) and 'All Over Town' (Rep). Nice $1,700. Last week, 'Ad- ventures Martin Eden* (Col) and •Miss Polly' (UA), split with '.Who'.<! Laughing' (RKO) and "Mercy Island' (Rep), good $2,000. Stnart (J. H. Cooner-Par) (1,859; 9-30-44)—-We Were Dancing' fM-G). Nice $3,000. Last week. Tripoli Shores' (20th). exoellent*$4.200. Varsity (Noble-Federer) (1,100: 10- 30-^4)—'.Tunele Book' (UA). .Swell $2,500. La<!t week, "Lady Willing' (Col), fair $2,000. H.O.S UP MONTI BIZ; 'ANIMAL' BIG $7,000 Montreal; April 14. All single first-runs are repeating currently, leaving only a brace with new pix, so that means total grosses will be on the light side. 'Male Animal.' at Capitol, dividing top rat- ing with h.o. of 'Woman of Year,' at Loew's. Estimates for This Week PaUee (CT) (2.700; 30-45-62)—'Son of Fury' (20th) (2d wk). Nice $6,- 000 in eight, after juicy $9,000 last week. Capitol (CT) (2,700; 30-45-62)— 'Male Animal' (WB) and 'Bullet .Scars' (WB). Pointing to rich $7,- 000. Last week, 'Fleet's In' (Par) and 'Glamor Boy' (Par), good $7,500. Loew's (CT) (2,800; 35-53-67>— 'Woman of Year' (M-G) (2d wk). Pacing good $7,000, following nice $9,000 last. week. Princess (CT) (2,300; 30-40-53)— 'Bugle Sounds' (M-G) and 'Time for Keeps' (M-G). Shoifld tally good $4,800. Last week, 'Dangerously (WB) an- Tramp, Tramp' (WB), okay $4,500, Orpheom (Ind) (1,100; 30-40-60) —To Be; (UA) (2d wk). Nice $3,- 500 in sight, after good $4,000 last week. St. Denis (France-Film) (2,500; 30- 40)—'Hotel du Nord' jnd 'Abus de Confiance.' Good summer average around $4,500. Last week, "Landers de Bengal' and 'Matemite,' good $4.- 300. - ^' 'RoxiE,'$20,000, m^y $18,000 BIGIN NEWARK Newark, April 14. Newark's best-business attractions ttus week are 'Kings Row,' at the Branford, and 'Roxie Hart,' at Proc- tor's. At Adams, Coun~t Basle's orch, with a little help from 'Harvard, Here I Come.' is grossing well. Estimates for This Week Adams (Indie) (2,000; 25-35-88-60) —'Harvard, Here I Come' (Col) and Count Basle's orch. Band's heat is plenty popular in Newark and seems likely to grab ;ieat $16,000. Last week, 'Castle Desert' (20th) and Les Brown's band and vaude. fair $12,000. Branford (WB) (2.800: 26-33-44- 55)—'Kings Row' (WB). Solo wiU probably get powerful $18,000. Last week, 'Male Animal' (WB) and 'Ghost Frankenstein' (U), thunder- ing. $19,000. Capitol (WB) (1,200: 20-28-39-44)— 'Captains Clouds' (WB) and "Don't Get Personal' (U) (2d run). Only fair $2,300. Last week, 'Sullivan's Travels' (Par) and "Wild Bill Hlckok' (WB), slow $2,100. Paramonnt (Adams-Par) (2,000; 30- 35-44-55)—'Sleepy time Gal* (Rep) and 'SOS Coast Guard* (Rep). Set has no strength; weak $12,000. Last week. "Fleet's In* (Par) and "Affairs Jimmy Valentine' (Rep), socko $18,000. Proctor's (RKO) (3,400; 35-60-70) — Roxie Hart* (20th) and 'Call Out Marines' (RKO), plus vatide Mon- day and Tuesday nights. House's unusually high admission prices, vaude and seating capacity Helping it coUect swell $20,000. List week, 'Son Fury' (20th) and "Gentleman Heart' (20th) (2d wk), siziling $17,000. . . SUte (Loew's) (2,600; 28-33-44-55) —"Woman of Year' (M-G) and 'Yank Burma Road' (M-G) (2d wk). Fine $12,000. Last week, thumping $17,500. CINCY BIZ BIG; TRIPOLrFlNE $111000 Cincinnati, April 14. Wickets of major houses are sing, ing a merry tune currently, with general .biz on the climb. Loudest trade tinkle is on To Shores of Tripoli,' at Albee. "Male Animal.* In Palace, is racking up a nifty num- ber. Keith's is on the fair side with 'Mister v.* Lyric Is .doing okay with 'Eternal Gift,' pic 8i>onE0red by a Catholic group. Estimates fofThls Week Albee (RKO) (3,300; 33-40-50)— 'Shores of Tripoli' (20th). Great $16,000. Last week, 'Fleet's In' (Par), big $14,000. Capitol (RKO) (2,000; 33-40-50)— "Kings RoV (WB) (2d wk). Re- markable $10,000, on heels of sen- sational 112,500 in first week. Family (RKO). (1,000; 17-28)— "Duke of Navy' (PRC) and. 'Frisco Lil' (U), split with Tragedy at Mid- night' (Rep) and "Mr. Wise Guy* (Mono). Average $2,100. Same last week on "Riders Timberline' (Par) and 'Jail House Blues' (U), divided with 'Man Two Lives' (Mono) and 'BiU Fargo' (U). Grand (RKO) (1,430: 33-40-50)— 'Fleet's In' (Par),. Moveover from Albee for second week. All right, $6,000. Last week. 'Mr. Bug' (Par) and 'Hayfoot* (UA), fairly good $4,800. Keith's (Llbson) (1,500; 33-40-50)— 'Mister V* (UA). Fair $4,200. Last -week, 'Always. In Heart' (WB), six days, floppo $2,000. Lyrlo (RKO) (1,400; 55)—'Eternal Gift; (Ind). Sponsored by Catholic group, which Is selling tickets away from as well as at theatre. Has 17c price for juves. Maybe $4,000, no complaints. Last week, 'Lady Will- ing' (Col) (2d run), at regular 28-33- 42 scale, duU $2,800. PaUce (RKO) (2,600; 33-40-50)— 'Male Animal' (WB). Very good $11,500. Last week, "Courtship Andy Hardy* (M-G) (2d wk), mild $7,000 ioUowing swell $12,000 for Initial wcdc - Shiibert (RKO) (2,150: 33-40-50)— 'Remarkable Andrew' (Par). Awful $2,000. Last week, 'Invaders' (Col) (3d wk), okay $3,800, hitting close to dandy $17,000 for the run. . 'Hardy'Strong $16,000 Pro?. Best; Tripoli' 12G In 2d Wk,'Fleet'8G Ditto Providence, April 14. Continuing at a fast pace, main stemmers are plenty big all around. •Shores of -Tripoli' Is strong in its second at Majestic, end 'Fleet's In' Is a holdover at Strand. Biz is ex- pected to suffer slightly with playing of Hamld-Morton Circus at the Rhode Island Auditorium, from April 13-19. Estimates for This Week Albee (RKO) (2.200; 28-39-50)— •CaU Marines* (R?(3) and 'Play-' mates' (RKO).^ Neat $9,000. Last week, •Who's Laughing' (RKO)'and "All Money Buy* (RKO), trim $9,200. Carlton (Fay-Loew) (1,400; 28-39- 50)—"Jungle Book* (UA) and 'Bom to Sing' (M-G) (2d run). Fairish $2,500. Last week, 'Song Islands' (20th) and 'Gentleman Heart' (20th), nifty $3,000. Fay's (Indie) (1,400: 28-39-50)— "Ghost Frankenstein* (U) and vaudeu Paced at peppy $6,800. Last week, "Heart Rio Grande* <Rep) and vaude, nice $7,000. MaJesUe (Fay) (2,200; 28r39-50)— 'Shores TtIdoU* (20th) and 'Night Divorce' (2l6th) (2d wk.). Hanging on for sock $12,00(). Last week, took in sky-high $16,000. ^ MetrepoUtaii (Indle> (3:200: 44-55- 65)—Ken Murray^-Ray Heatherton, Benny Rubin and Morton Downer on stage and 'Snuffy Smith' (Mono). Only fair $7,000 In three-day run. SUle, (Loew) (3.200; 28-39-50)— 'Courtship Hardy* (M-G) and "Canal Zone' (Col). Rooney series goes big hereabouts and this is knockout $16,000. Last week, 'Jungle Book* (UA) and 'Bom to Sine' (M-G), good $12,000. Strand (Indie) (2,000; 28-39-50)— "Fleet's In* (Pat) and "Sleepytime Gal' (Rep) (2d wk.). Rounding out swell $8,000 after garnel-ing nifty $10,500 In first stanza: Harry Martin, Jr., Joins Great Lak^, 111., April 14. Harry Martin, Jr, 22. former an- nouncer and radio engineer of sta- tion WRRN, Warren, O.. enlisted in U. S. Naval Reserve as a radioman, second class, now training here. A former bandsman with Ben Bernle and Jack Teagarden. Arthur White. 25, is now in training at the U. S. Naval Training. Station here as a musician, second class.