Variety (Dec 1942)

10 PICTURE GROSSES Wednesday, December 23, 1942 •Who Done It?', 21G, 'Lovelier 17i/2a Resist Biz Blitz in Slow Philly Philadelphia. Dec. 22. Frigid weather over the week-end. plus the usual pre-Chrisima.s lull, is blitzing biz along the Film Rialto this ce.sh. Only Abbott-Costello's laugh-gct- ter. 'Who Done It,' seems able to withstand the slump, while "You Were Never Lovelier' is likewi.se keeping its head above water. But for the rest it's pretty bad at the bo. Estimales For This Werh Aldlne (WB) tl.303: 35-46-57-68- 75)—-Between Us Girls' lU). Putrid $7,500. Last week 'White Cargo' (M-G) .10-53 $8,000 for third week. Arcadia (Sablosky) i600: 35-46-57- 68)—'Maior and Minor' iPar) i2d run) 12d wk). Satisfactory $3,000. Last week netted bright $4,800. Boyd iWB) (2.589: 35-46-57-08-75) —'Me and My Gal' Ol-G) iJd wk). Sloughing off to mcdiocie $9,000. La.-^t week musical nailed good $14,- 600 for .second sesh. Earle iWB) t2,768; 35-46-57-68-75) — Here We Go Again' (RKO) with Tony Pastor orch plus variety show. Ho-hum $18,000. Last week 'Seven Sweethearts' <M-G), teamed with Jerry Wald's band, scraped bottom with .sour $15,000. Fox cWB) (2.425; 35-46-57-68-75)— 'Who Done It?' (U). Leading the pack with good $18,500 plus $2,500 for special showing at Earle Sunday Last week 'Thunderbirds' (201h) mediocre $14,500. Karlton tWB) (1,066; 35-46-57-68) — Gentleman Jim' (WB) (2d run). Unspectacular $4,500. Last week 'Springtime Rockies' (20th) slightly higher $5,000 for second run. Keith's (2.220; 35-46-57-68)—'Mar- ried Witch' tUA) (2d run). Sad $4,- 000. Last week 'Now. Voyager' (WB) good $5,500 for second week of sec- ond run. Mantbaum (WB) (4.692; 46-57-7S) —'Washington Slept Here' (WB) (3d wk). N. s. h. $13,000. Last week's take mild $17,500. Stanley (WB) (2,916: 35-46-57-68- 75)—"You Were Never Lovelier' (Col). Good $17,500 in view of con- dition.':. Last week "Married Witch' (UA) punk $12,500. Stanton (WB) (1.457: 35-46-57-68) — Navy Comes Throush' (RKO) Thriller netting .solid $9,000. Last week 'Eyes in the Night' (M-G) gar nered fairish $6,900. Fair $5,000 following hefty $8,500 last week. Loew'i (CT) (2.800; 35-53-67)— Never Lovelier' (Col). Strong $9.- 500 for tops in town. Lust week, repeat of 'Pied Piper' (20th), fair $5,500. Princess (CT) (2,300; 30-40-52)— American Empire' (UA) and 'Flying Mu.sic' (Col). Sighting snappy 5.- 000. Last week. 'Street Cnnnce' (Par) and 'Aldrich, Editor' (Par), good $4,500. Orpheum (Ind) (1,100; 30-40-60)— Goodbye, Mr. Chips' (M-G) and Listen. Darling' (M-G) (reis,sucs). Fair $3,000. La.st week. 'Silver Queen' (UA) (2d wk). weak $2,200. St. Denis (France-Film) (2.500: 30- 40)—'Cesar' and 'Cognas."!!.' Mild $3,500. La.st week, 'Murius' and ■Fanny,' good $4,600. 'DONE IT' LEADS IN PORT., SMASH $15,000 Portland. Ore., Dec. 22. Theatres are still riding high this wee|(. Perennial favorites in thi: town. Abbott and Co.stello's 'Who Done It?' is an easy winner at the Broadway. 'Major and Minor' is strong in its second stanza at the Parainount. So far the gasoline rationing hasn't hurt theatre biz here. Expectations are drop will come at the first of the year, when tanks won't be so full. Estimates for This Weeic Broadway (Parker) (1.900; 40-50- 65)—'Who Done It?' (U) and 'Comes Up Love' (U). Terrific $15,000. Last week. 'White Cargo' (M-G) and 'Hep to Love' (U). high S12.500. Mayfalr (Parker-Evergreen) (1„S00: 40-50-65)—'White Cargo' (M-G) and 'Hep to Love' (U). Moved from Broadway for lecond week, nice $8.- 000. Last week. "Muminv's Tomb' lU) and 'Night Monster''(U) heJd four extra days, getting nice $12,000 in 11 days. House legit rest of week. Orpheum (Hanirk-k-Evergreen) (1.800; 40-50-65) — Forc.n Rangers' "tFai) and 'Falcon's Broiiicr' (RKO) <2d wk). Going over for great $10,- 000. after torrid $13,300 last week. Paramount (H E) (3.000: 40-50-65) —■Major and Minor' (Par) (2d wk.) and 'Scattergood Survives Murder' (RKO) (Isl wk). Strong $12,500. Fir.st week of 'Major' record-break- ing S1C.200. Inlted Artists (Parker) < 1.000; 40- 50-65)—Pittsburgh' (Ui and 'Hi. Nei>;libor' (Rep). Okay S7.,')00. Last week. 'Sin Town' (U) and 'Behind Eight Ball' (U). fair $,i.000. 'UFE BEGINS' OKE AT $8,500 IN DULL OMAHA Omaha. Dec. 22. Only new major downtown bill is the Orpheum's 'Life Begins at 8:30' and 'Manila Calling.' It is merely passable. pre-Xmas dip hurting. The Omaha has 'Somewhere I'll Find You' and 'I Live on Danger' for a strong second week. Estimates for This WeeIc Orpheum (Trislates) (3.000; 11-30- 35-50)—'Life Begins at 8:30' (20th) and 'Manila Calling' (20th). Oke $8,500. Last week. 'Yank at Eton' (M-G) and 'Dr. Broadway' (Par), fair $8,500. Omaha (Tristates) (2.000; 11-30- 35-50)—'Somewhere Find You' (M- G) (2d wk) plus new second feature. 'I Live on Danger' (Par). Nice $9.- 000. Last week. 'Find You' (M-G) and 'Secret Enemies' (WB), very big $11,000. Braodels (Mort Singer) (1.500; 11- 30-35-50) — 'Never Lovelier' (Col) and 'Daring Young-Man' (Col) (2d wk). Medium $4,000. First week, satisfactory but not extra big at $6,- 300. Town (Goldberg) (1.400; 11-20-30) — Men of Texas' (U). 'Gentleman after Dark' (UA) and 'Powder Town' (RKO), split four ways with 'Kid Outlawed' (PRC), 'Roxie Hart' (20th) and 'Stolen Paradise' (Mono) also 'Border Roundup' (PRC) and 'Sweetheart Fleet' (Col), (one day) and "Love Rides On* (PRC). 'Bowery Midnight' (Mono), 'Criminal Investi- gator' (Mono) and 'Arizona Round- up' (Mono) plus Sat. stage show. Good $1,400. Last week, 'Pierre Plains' (M-G) and 'King Stallions' (Mono) split with 'Roving Tumble- weeds' (Rep), 'Mr. V (UA) and 'Song Islands' (20th) plus Saturday. Sunday stage shows, fine $1,500. 'Glass Key' Fair $7,500 Best in Slow Indpls. ''Lovelier' Mont'l Ace With Rousing $9,500 Montreal. Dec. 22. Sub-zero temperatures and Christ- mas week are a combo that ;duI1 reduced takes currently. 'You Were Never Lovelier' is pacing the lowji at Locw's. EstiroaUs for This Wttk Palace (CT) (2,700; 30-45-62)—'Icc- laiid' (20th) (2d wk). Good enough $5,000 in sight after crack $9,000 last week. Capitol (CT) (2.700; 30-45-62)— 'Seven Days heave' (RKO) and •Falcon Takes Over" (RKO) (2d wk). Indianapolis. Dec. 22. Trade here is no better and no worse than expectecl in the week be- fore Christmas. Another weekend cold wave hurt biz. 'Thunder Birds' at Indiana looks good for top money. Estimates for This WeeIc Circle (Katz-Oolle) (2.600; 28-33- 44)—'Glass Key' (Par) and 'Aldrich, Editor' (Par). Fair $7,500 in .sight. Last week. 'Street of Chance' (Par) and Tommy Tucker orch. season low on 30-40-55 .scale at $10,500. Indiana (Katz-Dolle) (3.200; 28- 33-44)—Thunder Bird.s" (20th) and •Thai ■OlhtT—W.MT»;ir' (20th),.—Uice $8,500. Last week. 'Black S>van' (20th). hu.sky $10,400. Keith's (Ind) (1.200: 28-33-44-55) —"Mississippi Gambler" (U) with A. B. Marcus unit on stage. Revue s main draw lor $4,000 in four days, topping meagre $3,700 done by 'Danger in Pacific" (U) plus vaude- ville last week. Loew's (Loew) (2.450; 28-33-44) — 'Caii"o' (M-G) and "Silver Queen' (UA). Tempo here has slowed to $7,200 crawl. Last week, "Wh)le Cargo' (M-G) a)id "Counter Espion- age" (Col), lively $11,200. Lyric (Katz-Dolle) (1,850; 28-33- 44)—"Black Swan' (20th). NiccS3.000 on moveover after big first week at Indiana. , Last week. 'Road to Morocco' ' (Par), smash $5,000 on similar moveover. 'Rangers'-'AIdrich' Leads SL L at 12G St. Louis, Dec. 22. There is a scarcity of new screen fodder as well as customers, and grosses are away down currently as natives ai"c indulging in a wild Christmas shopping spree to the neg- lect of everything el.se. Fox, with "The Forest Rangci-.s' and 'Heniy Aldrich, Editor.' will lead the town with a $12,000 lake. At Loew's down- town, 'While Cargo' is the 16th h.o. since Jan. 1. Estimates for This Wecli Loew's (Loew) (3.172; 30-40-50)— "White Cargo' (MG) and 'About Face' (UA). Should add another XI 1,000 to $18,500. good, copped dur- ing the lirst stanza. Ambassador (F&M) (3.000; 30-40- 50)—"Black Swan' (20;h) and 'Des- tination Unknown' (U) (2d wk). No better Ihan average $8,500 for second vvfok: $12,500. good, tor lir.st session. Fox (K&M) '5.000; 30-40-50)— ■Fi.icst Riinters' 'Pur) Hnd Henry Aldrich. Kditor" (Par). $12,000, aver- age. Last week. ■Gla.ss Key' (Par) and 'Priorities .-n Parade' (Par). Sa!.';cd iit windup and garnered $10.- OOO.'fair. Missouri iF&M) '3.570: 30-40-,')0) —'Ice-Capadrs Revue' 'Rep) iind 'Now, Voyager' iWB). Neat $7,000. Last week. 'Ox-Bow Incident' (20lh) and 'Now. "Vo.v.-.ger" 'WB). Wound up with a nice $6,000. St. Louis (F&M) '4.000: 30-40)— 'Springtime in Rockies' '20th) and "Major and Minor' 'Par). No better than $4,000, below average. Last week. 'Talcs of Manhattan' (20lh) and 'Berlin Correspondent' (20th). $3,300, below average. RANGERSTOOD $10,000, MPLS. Minner.polif. Dec. 22. Pre-Chri.stmas influence, gas ra- tioning and near blizzards were too much of a burden for the theatres and biz is reflecting the condition here this week. Currently there are holdovers in two spots. Estimates for This Weeli Atter (Par-Singer) '900; 17-28)— 'Daring Young M?.n' (Col) and 'Blackie Goes Hollywood' (Col), in for six days and fair $1,500. Last week. "Boogie ."Wan Get You' (Col) and Omaha Trail' (M-G) .split with 'Stand By Netw^orks' (Col) and 'Pirates Prairies' (RKO), good $2,- 800 in nine days. Century (P-S) (1.600: 30-40-50)— 'Springtime Rockies' '20th) (2d wk). Moved here from State, and heading for fine $5,000. all consid- ered. Last week. 'Road to Moroc- co' (Par) (3d wk). splendid $4,900 on top of nearly $27,000 initial fort- night, making smash $32,000 for downtown run. Gopher 'P-S) (1.000: 28-30)—'Al- drich. Editor' 'Par). Light $1,600. Last week. Tish' 'M-G). $2,600. Orpheum 'P-S) '2.800: 30-40-50) —'Here Go Again' 'RKO). Poor $3,500 indicatd. Last week, 'Yank at Eton' 'M-G). fair $7,000. Slate 'P-S) '2.300; 30-40-50)— 'Forest Ranijer.';" 'Par). Should reach good $10,000. Last week. 'Springtime Rockies" (20th). very big $12,400, above original estimate. Uptown Par '1.100: 30-40)—'Ice- land' (201h). First neighborhood showing'. Oke $2,800. Last week, 'Now. Voyager' (WB). fir.st in neigh- borhood, good $3,500. World (Par-Steffes) '.■?50: 30-40-50- 55)—'Flying Fortress' 'WB) (2d wk). Liyht $1,500 r-fler $2,500 first week. W Nice M, Two Spots In Slow Hub; 7 Days Leave Oby 22G Eton" (M-G) and 'Orchestra Wives' (20th). dull $2,700. Paramoont (Adams-Par) (2.000; 35-45-55-60-75)—'FlyingTigers' (Rep) and 'Youth Parade" (Rep) t2d wk). Pacing to alright $12,000 after potent $16,5O0 in opening stanza. Proctor's (RKO) (3.400; 35-55-65- 75-85)—"Thunder Birds' (20th) and '7 Miles from Alcatraz' (RKO). On way to slow $16,500. Last week. Navy Comes Through' (RKO) ;:nd 'That Other Woman' (20th), ditto. SUte (Loew's) (2,600; 30-40-5S-C6- 75)—'White Cargo' (M-G) and Laugh Your Blues Away' (Col) :2d wk). Slumped badly second time around and doesn't figure for better than sad $9,000. Last week, same combo, wham $18,500. Newark Brrr, So's B.O.; .-«er Birds'$16,500 The Field to Himself Hollywood. Dec. 22. Richard Van Hes.son continues as president of the Sound Tech- nicians Local 695. following the withdrawal of Earl Grain, his only opponent in the referendum election. Harold V. Sinilh remains as busi- ne.ss representative, having been given a contract extending past the duration of the war. Newark. Dec. 22. I Colli :-nap over the "ivcekcnd. plus Ihc usual seasonal slowdown, are I Dultint! terrific dents in downlo-A-n boxofliccs. Couple of pix are just about uettins by. but. in the main, most first-run.- are struggling to keep above the low-water mark. Fact also that products aren't any too stron(i is another factor in making this Ihc worst week burg has had all year. Best coin-gc'.lcrs in sight are ■Thunder Bird.s" at ProcKjr's .ind "Flying Forti"css.' t!ic Branford entry. Estimates for This Week Adams (Adsms-Par) (1.950; 25-40- 105-75-99)—Powder Town" (RKO) and slagc show headed by Bob Allen orch and Mitzi Green. Shiw won cri>: rave? and word-of-mouth was good, but house is slumping to weak S14.000. Last week. "Scattergood Rides High' 'RKO) plus Ina Ray Hiillon crew, ditto. Branford (WB) (2.800; 30-35-60-75- 90)—'Flying Fortress' (WB) and 'Be- hind 8 Ball' lU). Heading for slow $14,800. Last week. "Gentleman Jim' 'WB) and 'Strictly in Groove* (U) '2d wk). tidv $14.'200. Capitol (WB) '1.200: 20-30-35-44- .">."■>)—'Now, Voyager' 'WB) and 'Get Hep to Love' (U). Lucky to grab $2,000, dismal. Last week, 'Yank at Seattle Bucks Xmas Shopping; 'Morocco' Sock $24,000,2 Spots Seattle, Dec. 22. Business is naturally dipping a bit this week, but 'Road to Morocco" was not affected. Bob Hope .starrer is getting a sma.sh total of $24,000. play- ing day-and-date at the Music Hall and Paramount. The terrific $10,000 being registered at the Hall is a new house record. Ga.s rationing is hurting some, ac- cording to prelim estimates but a little early to gauge accurately. "Who Done It?''is holding up stoutly in its second session downtown at the moveover Roosevelt. 'Now, Voyager' also stacks up nicely at the Orpheum. Estimates for This Week Blue Mouse (Hamrick-Evergreen) (800; 40-50-65)—'Bambi' (RKO) (5lh wk) and 'Springtime Rockies' (20th) latter joining 'Bambi' on moveover from Music Box. Swell $3,500. Last week. 'Bambi' (RKO) (4th wk) and 'Aldrich, Editor' (Par) $3,600, okay. Fifth Avenue (H-E) (2,349: 40-50- 65)—'White Caigo' (M-G) and Seven Sweethearts" (M-G). Fine $12,500. Last week, second of Forest Rangers' (Par) and "Other Woman" '20tli). solid $8,900. Liberty (J-vH) (1.650; 40-50-65)— 'Aircraft Missing' 'UA) and "Lucky Legs' (Col). Big $7,000. Last week, four days of 'Never Lovelier' (Col) in third week, okay $5,000. Music Box (H-E) (850; 40-50-65)— "Forest Rangers' (Par) and "Other Woman' (20th). Hot from Fifth Avenue. Oke $3,600. Last week, 'Sorinetimc Rockies' (20th) and 'Manila Calling' (20th), big $4,700. Music Hall (H-E) (2,200; 40-50-65) —'Road to Morocco' (Par) and 'Street of Chance' (Par), day-and- date with •Paramount.' Tremendou.s $10,000, new house record. Last week. 'Here Go Again' (RKO) and •Wings and Woman" (RKO), only fair $5,100. Orpheum (H-E) (2.600; 40-50-G5)— 'Now. Voyager' (WB) and 'Over Dead Body' (20th). Big $10,500. Last week. "Who Done It?' (U) and "Great Impersonation' (U). Held four days of second week, making 11-day run. great $19,600. Palomar (Sterling) (1.350: 40-50- 65)—'Holmes in Washington' lU) plus 'Gene and Walton' revue. Going for good $8,500. Last week. 'Behind 8-Bair (U) and 'X Marks Spot' (Rep) plus vaude. fair $8,100. Paramount (H-E) (3.039; 40-50-65) —'Road to Morocco' (Par) and 'Street of Chance' (Par). Day-and- date with Music Hall. Very big $14,000. Last week. 'Here Go .\gaiR'- (RKO) and 'Wings and Woman' (RKO). fairly good $8,000. Roosevelt (Sterling) (800: 40-50- 65)—Who Done It?' (U) (2d run). Hot release from Orohcum. Big S5.500, conditions considered. Last week. 'Desperate Jomney" (WB). $3,800 for four day.s. Winter Garden (Sterling) <800: 20- 30)—■Tales Manhattan' (20tli) and 'Soft Shoulders' (20th) (3d run). Okay $3,000. Last week. 'Gay Sisters' (WB) and 'Martha' (M-G) (3d run). $3,600. Boston. Dec. 22. Christmas week and cold wave are making inroads at all Aim spots. The ABC gas card freeze also is keeping the grosses down on what would generally be fairly potent bills. 'I Married a Witch' ana 'Seven Sweet- hearts' are showing their heels to the town at the two Loew spots for a staimch $29,800. 'Seven Days Leave' and 'That Other Woman' also is strong at the Memorial. Estimates for This Week Boston (RKO) (3,200; 44-55-65-75- 85)—'Cat People' (20th) plus Frankie Masters orch. others, on stage. A thin draw even figuring six-day run at only $18,000. .Last week, 'Sin Town' (U) with Bob'Crosby orch, others, on stage, nice''$22,000. Fenway (M-P) (1,373; 30-40-60)— 'Silver Queen' (UA) and 'Girl Trou- ble' (20th). Way off average here at $4,000. Last week, 'Road Morocco' 'Par) and 'Aldrich, Editor' (Par), $5,300. Memorial (RKO) (2.900; 44-55-65- 75)—'Seven Days Leave' (RKO) and 'That Other Woman' (20th). Passably good $22,000 for 9 days, considering •joneral level. Last week, 'Who Done Ii?' (U) (3d wk) and 'Scattergood Survives Murder' (RKO) (1st wk), oke $11,000. Metropolitan 'M-P) (4,367; 30-44- .54-65-75)—Now, Vo.yager' (WB) .-md •Secret Enemies' (UA) (2d wk). Wasted away on second frame to mild $16,500. Last week, fine $22,000. Orpheum (Loew) (2,900; 44-55-65- 75)—'Married Witch' (UA) and "Seven Sweethearts' (M-G). The strongest bill in town, respectable $17,000. Last week. 'Cairo' (M-G) and 'Tish' (M-G). same. Paramount (M-P) (1.300; 33-44-60) —'Silver Queen' (UA) and 'Girl Trouble' (20th). Wasting away to meagre $10,300. Last week. "Road Morocco' (Par) and "Aldrich. Editor' (Par). $12,800. State (Loew) (.'1.200; 44-05-75)— 'Married Witch' (UA) and 'Seven Days Leave' (M-G). Below average here at $12,800. but good under cir- cumstances. Last week. "Cairo' (M- G) and 'Tish' (M-G). $14,000. Translux (Tr.mslux) (900; 17-28- 44-55)—"This Is the Enemy' (Art- )<ino) and 'Captnin Fui"y' (UA). Titles are running take up to $6,500, vfi'y big. Last v.'cek. "Destination Unknown' (U) and "Secrets Under- ({round' (Rep). $5,000. 'Morocco' Dualed In B'klyn, Smash $24,000 Brooklyn. Dec. 22. Despite pre-Christmas shopping downtown (jeluxers are managing to get .some biz, especially Fabian Para- mount displaying 'Road to Morocco' and Henry Aldrich. Editor.' Runner, up is RKO Albee with 'Once Upon Honeymoon' and 'Time to Kill.' Estimates for This Week Albee (RKO) (3.274; 30-50-65)— 'Once Upon Honeymoon,' (RKO) and "Time to Kill' (20th). Heading for attractive $18,000. Last week, 'Navy Comes Through' (RKO) and 'Strictly in Groove' (U). okay $17,000. Fox (Fabian) (4.023; 30-50-65)— WASH. BIZ DIPS BUT 'MARINES' BIG $7,000 Washington. Dec. 22. 'We Are the Marines.' March of Time full-length feature, is the only downtnwn attraction to keep oacc with Santa Claus. Service picture had a smash opening and soldiers on fufTOiifeh poured in over the week- end. It is at the Columbia, and about 20% above average. Other houses were smothered ex- cepting 'Springtime in Rockies." which is doing okay at the Palace, considering conditions. Estimates for This Week Capitol (Loew) (3.434; 28-39-44-66) —'Journey for Margaret' (M-G) -vith vaudeville. Fair $16,000. Last week. 'White Cargo' (M-G) (2d wk). eased •iff (o good $18,000. Columbia (Loew) (1.234; 28-44)— 'We Are Marines' (20th). Beat hoM- 'Sister Eileen' (GoDi and 'Counter Espionage' (Col) (3d wk). Holding up fairly well and looks for $12,000 at b.o. Last week, strong $16,000. Met (Loew's) (3,618: 30-50-65)— 'White Cargo' (M-G) and 'Apache Trail' (M-G) (2d wk). Fair at $12,- 000. Last week, nifty $20,000. Majestic 'Siritsky) 11.850; 25-50)— 'In Rear of Enemy' (Arkino) and 'Cily of Silent Men" (PRC). Placid S2.000 Last work, 'Living Ghost' 'Mono) and 'ShorifT of Sage Valley' ;PFK:> .Tlscy S3.00n. Paramount (Fabian) (4,126: 30-50- 6.1)—Road to Morocco' (Par) and 'Henry Aldrich. Editor' (Par). Zooming toward hefty $24,000. La-t week. 'Now. Voyager' (WB) and 'Daring Young Man' (Col) (3d wk), pleasant $12,000. Strand (WB) (2.950: 30-50-65)— 'Flying Fortress' (WB) and 'You Can't Escape Forever' (WB). Fine SI 1.000 in view. Last week, 'Flying Tigers' (Rep) and 'Street of Chance' (Par) (3d wk). satisfactory $5,000. day slump with rousing $7,000. Last week. 'Me My Gal' (M-G), dandy $6,000. Earle (WB) (2.216; 28-39-44-66)— 'Never Lovelier' (Col) (2d wk). Looks like nifty $15,000 after wallop- ing $21,000 last week. Kelth'.s (RKO) (1,830; 40-.50-65)— 'Pittsburgh' (U). In for nine days and'so-so $9,500. Last week. 'Seven Days Leave.' held over for five days for okay $6,000. MetropollUn (WB) (1,800; 28-44) —'Gentleman Jim* (WB). Looks lihe fair $5,000 after two \yeeks at Earle. Last week. 'Sister Eileen' (Col) (2d wk). nice $5,200. Palace (Loew) (2.242; 28-55)— 'Springtime Rockies' (20th). Nifty $18,000, and holds. Last week, 'Ma- jor Minor' (Par) (2d wk). Smart $16,000 after opener of $23,000.