Variety (Jan 1943)

«'<liicaJay, Jmuary 20, 1949 PICTUBB 0R088C8 ll 1)oodle Dandy $15,000. Oii; W Fme 106, W-Herman Big SOG Chicago, Jan. 19. •1 M:iiriod a Witch' with Woody Iloiniiiii s orche.xlra on stage at Chi- cai-u li>i>k.s like Hne $50,000. 'Yankee DoociK- Dandy" Is back to Roosevelt Hi i>0|) prices and strong $10,000. ■Koi' Mc and My Gal' continues good ai Slaio-Lake, looking for nice 113,- 0(10 on fourth week. KsllmatM (er This Week Apollo (B&K) (1.200; 35-55-65-75) _ri>iii;i Gill' (20th) and 'Over Dead Body' (20lh). Good $7,000. Hisi w'oeli. 'War Vs. Mrs. Hadley' (M-Gi. $0,800. OhlriRO (B&K) (4.000: 35-SS-7S) 'Married Witch' (UA) and Woody HtfrmaiiV orch on stage. Fine $50.- 000. Liisl week. 'Road to Morocco' (Par) CId wk) and Lucky Millindcr orrli. biK $48,000. Carrlrk <B<cK) (900; 35-.'i5-65-75) —"Rfwd Morocco' (Par) and 'Omaha Trail' (M-G>. Nice $7,500. I^st wo<>k. 'Uiidyiiig Monster' (20th > and 'Renault's Secret' (Mth), $7,000. Oriental (Iroquois) (3,200; 28-33- 44- .sr>i—'7 Miles Alcatraz' (RKO) Shis Stuart Erwln, June Collyer. ob Allen's orch on stage. "Trim $19,000. Lost week, "Lady From auingking' (PRC) and Henry Btissc orrb. flne $21,500. raUee <RKO) (2^100; 33-44-60-75 > — Once Upon Honeymopn^ (RKO) and -Great GUdersleeve' (RKO) (3d wk). Great $12^000. Last .week, ■well $13,500. lUoMvelt (B&K) (IJOO; 35-55-65- 73)—-Yaihkee Doodto Dandy' (WB). Strong $15,000. Lastweek. 'Wash- ington Slept Hera' (WR) (3d wk), •lugglsh $10,000. SUte-Lake (B&K) (2.700; 80-88- 65-75)—'Me Mf Oar (4th wk). Good $13,000. Last week, brUAit $16,000. United ArtlsU (B&K) (1,700: 30- 45- 65-75)-'Stand By Action' (M-O) (2d wk). Fair $11,000. Last week, good $15,000; Weeds (Essaness) (1,200; 83-44-00- 75)—'Silver Queen' (VA) and 'ArmT Surgeon' (RKO). Stout $10,000. Laot week. 'Aircraft Mlssln/ (UA) and 'Madame Spy' (RKO), $8,000. CUGAT-IMOK $27m WASH. Washington, Jan. 19. - Buniness remains solid, the pleasure driving ban tailing to blight the boxofflce. Xavler Cugat's band is setting the pace In downtown area, with critics kind to accom- panying 'Life Begins at 8:30.' 'Road to Morocco.' in for two weeks at Earle. may make it a photo finish. Gitlmatea for Tlua Week CaplUI iLoew) (3.434; 28-39-44- 66)—'Life Begins' (20th). Cugat band on stage. Hot $27,500 indi- cated. Last week, 'Reunion In .France' iM-G). plus Will Osborne on slaue. solid $26,500. Celnmbia iLoew) (1.234; 28-44)— MVhislling in Dixie' (M-G). Okay $6,000. Last week 'Springtime in Rockies' (20th) dandy M.SOO. Earle (WB) (2.210; 28-39-44-66)— 'Road lo Morocco' (Par) with vaude- ville. Whiz $22,500. and holds. Last week. 'Gooige Washington Slept Here' (WB). with vaude. $16,000 after Arsi .seven days of $26,000 aid- ad by midnight shows. Kelth'H (RKO) (1,800; 40-50-65)— 'Once Ui)nn Honeymoon' (RKO) (4th uccki. $8,000 In sight after previous sessions of $11,000, $16,000 and $10,000. MetrepollUn IWB) (1.600: 28-44) —'Now. Voyager' (WB). Third hold- over wool! with $6,500 likely. Earlier se.ssloiis Ki;:nnlic $14,100 Ind nifty $9,700. ^ Palace iLoew) (2,242: 28-53)— 'Forcsl RanKcvs' (Par). Mild $16.- 300. L.isl week (second) *Stand By for AciUin' iM-G), fair $14,500 after npeninu inv.yfh of $23,500. •Me-GaT' Tops Nifty Brooklyn at $30,000 Brooklyn. Jan. 19. Floi-k i>r flrst-rate product on all downtown screens, with most coin at Lorw's Melropolltan, flashing 'For Me and My Gal and 'Omaha Trail.' Runnpr-ii|> is Fabian Fox wiih 'Yai>kpc Doodle Dandy.' Estimates for This Week Albep (RKO) (3J74: 30-50-65)— Seven D.iys Leave' (RKO) and 'Quid Please. Murder' (20th). Snappy S20.000. Last week. 'Spring- time in lli(! Rockies' (20th) and 'Cat People' iRKO) (2d wk). okay $10.00(1. _Fox iFiibian) (4.0?3: 30-50-65) — ^fankco Doodle Dandy' (WBi. Boomlnn S27.000 in view. Last week. 'Gentleman Jim' (WB) and 'Secret Kncmies' rWB) (3d wk). Okay $16,000. . Mel iLoow's) (3.618: 30-50-65)— 'Foi- Mc and My Gal' (M-G) and Omaha Trail' (M-G). Stunning Mn.ono. Ln.<!t week. 'I Married a •Wiich' lUAi and 'One of Our Air- t-r.lfl Mi.s..iM"' lUA). O'liet $14,000. Majeiillc iSirltsky) (1.850: 25-501— Dumasod Lives' (Indie) and 'Call of Canyon' (Rep) (2d wk). Okay $2..S0O. Last week. $3,000. Parameunt iFabiani (4.126; 30-50- 65)—'You Were Never Lovelier' (Col) and 'Boogie Man Will Get You" (Col). Nice $24,000. Laxt week. 'Road to Morocco' iPar) an(l 'Honry Aldrich. Editor' iPart i4th wk I, good si6;npo. Strand (WB) i2.9S0: 30-S0-C&)— 'The AvengeiV iPan and 'Youth on Paradr' iRopi. Satisfactory $14,000. La.>.t week. 'Night to Remember' (Col) and 'Underernuiid Agent' (Coll. dull se.ooo. mAGER' NEAT 16G TO LEAD BALTIMORE Baltimore. Jan. 19. Good, product is off.setting any .•serious nick by gas restrictions here this week. Downtowners are all re- porting grosses usually recorded for top Alms.' Rstlmatei for ThU Week Century (Loew's-UA) (3.000: 17 28-33-44-55) —'Whistling In Dixie' (M-G). Above average $14,000. Last week, second of 'Stand by for Action' (M-G), alright $10,200 to big opening holiday week figured at $21,700. HipMdreme (Rappaport) (2,240; 17-28-38-44 - 58 - 66) — 'Gildersleeve' (RKO) plus vaude headed by Bobby Sherwood orch. Nice $15,000. Last week, second of 'Once Upon Honeymoon' (20th) plus h.o. of vauda. held very well at $12,700 af- ter chalking up resounding $19,300 on first time round. Keith's (Schanberger) (2.406: IT 28-35-44-05)-'Pittsburgh' (U). Rosy $13,000 looked for. Last week. 'Arabian Nights* (U) wound up a aocko three weeks t(L $46,300. Maryland (Hicks) (1.290; 26-29-50) —'Avengers' (Par) plus vaude headed by George Olvot. Opened Friday (16) and crowded them In^fln the weekend, with $9,500 estimated for the week's take. Maylair (HIcksi (980: 25-50)— 'Great Impersonation' (U). Getting .<iome action at $4,500. Last week, 'Behind 8 Ball' (U) nice $6,200. New (Mechanic) (1.680: 17-28-40- 50)—'Black Swan' (20th) (3d wk) Holding well at $4,000 after fine $17,. 700 for previous brace. Stanley (WB) (3.260: 17-28-38-40- 55)—'Now, Voyager' (WB). Lead- ing town with swell $16,000. Last week, second of 'Washington Slept Here' (WB) added fairish $6,300 to neat initial try at S20.800. Valencia (Loew's-UA) (1.430: 17 28-44-55)—'Stand by for Action' (M-G) (movcover). Holding very well at $5^000 afler equally good doings in previous. two weeks In downstairs Century. Last week. 'Gillespie's New Aj<sistant' iM-G> mild $3,800. 'Dixie'-Dualed Average $12,500 in Oltay Prov. Providence. Jan. 16. Tltree big holdovers mark this week's bill hereabouts, and all are doing nicely. Estimates far Thli Wejk Albee (RKO) (2.300: 30-40-50)— 'Once Upon Honeymoon' (RKO) and 'Mexican Spitfire's Elephant' (RKO) (3d wk). Slill going like a house aflre and looking forward tn another big $8,000. Second stnn/a knocked off zowie $11,000. Carlton (Fay-Locw) (1.400: 30-40- 50)—'Yankee Do<id)e D.-mdy' (WB) I3d dou-ntown wk). r.-icrd at neat $3,800. Last week, nice $4,000. Fay's (Indie) (2.00(1: 20-39-501— 'Undying Monster' lU' and vaude. Neat $7,500. Last week. 'Boss of Big Town' (PRC) and v.-mdc. happy $7,000. IWaJestic (Fav) (2.00U: 30-40-50)— Black Swan' (20th< i'2d wk). Hou.se headed for strong $12,000 aftor great $15,000 in opening sesh. Metrepelltao (Iiidie) ■ 3.200: 30-55) —'Bowery at Midnight' (Mono* and Glen Gray orch. others, on stage. Three-day weekend run hefty $9.- 000. Last week. 'Rhythm Parade' (Mono) and Bob Chester orch. Bea- trice Kay and Little Tough Guys on stage, good $7,500. Playhonse < Indie) (2.200:30-40.50). House was reopened several months ago to carry first runs in shifts from Strand but advent of cold weather and tough heating problem, with subsequent dismal drop at box- office brought about a quiet death tills week. Last week. 'Palm Beach Slorv' (Par) and 'Henry Aldrich. EdHor' (Par) (2d run), weak S2.000. SUtc (Loow'-i (.'1.20(1: 30-40-.'ini— 'Whi.stling in Dixie' iM-Gi and 'Dr. Gillespie's New Assi-slanl' (M-G>. Average $12,500. Last week. 'Stand By for Action' (M-G> and 'McGuer- Ins From Brooklyn' (UA) i2d wk); nice $10,500. • ^ „ Strand (Iridic) (2.000: .10-40-501- 'Forest Rangers' (Pan and 'Johnny Doughboy' iPar) i2d wkIn for another big $6,.'(00 af:er luwie $10,- 000 in flr^l ■^(»■i■•lo!l. First Rons OB Broadway (S\t\)itct to Chang*) Week of Jan. 21 Aster — 'Tennessee Johnson' (M-G) (2d week). (Reul*u<ed In 'Variety' Dec. 16) Capitol—'In Which We Serve' (UA) (5th week). • (Reiileu'ed in 'Variety' Ocr. 7i . Criterion—'Commiwdos Strike -*t Dawn' (Col) (2d week). (Revle(('e<l i)i 'Varlciy' Dec. »> Globe—'Margin for Error' («)(b) (231. (ftecfeiced in 'V;n-iel,v' Jon. 13i Hollywood — 'C a s a b I a li f a" (WBi i9lh weeki. (Rocieu-cil ill 'Vuriel.v' Dec. 2)' Music Hall—'Rjuidon) Harvest' (M-G I (6th work I. (Hci'ieu'Cd in *Vurici,\' ."Vor. 2i>i Paramount -- 'Star Spangled Rhythm' <Pari (4ib wecki. (Rei-ieiced in 'Varleiy' Doc. .101 Rtollo—'Lucky Jordan' iVar) • 221. (Recieirvd in 'V.irir(y' Ocr. 9i Biveil—'Shadow of Doubt' i (2d week I. (Revioired i>i 'Vundy' Jan. li Rosy—China Girl' (20thI (20i. (Rctiieu'cd ill 'Variety' Dec. 9i Strand—'Yiinkee Doodle Dan- dy' (WBi (5lh week). (Reiifeired in .'Variety' June 3) Week of Jan. 28 Aslor — Tennessee John.-ion' (M-G) (3d week). Capitol—'In Which We Serve' (UA) (6th week). CrherloB—'Commandos Strike at Dawn' (Col) (3d week). Hollywood — 'C a s a b 1 a n c a' (WB) (10th week). • Mule Hall—'Random Harvest' (M-O) (7th week). Paramount — 'Star Spangled Rhythm' (Par) (Sth week). Blvell—-Shadow of Doubt' (U) (3d week). Strand—'Yankee Doodle Dan- dy' (WB) (Oth week). 'QunaGirriOi;^ (MinPittslNii^ Pittsburgh. Jan. 19.. Pleasure driving ban Is hurting, but not as much as everybody expect- ed. First few days of the curb were awful, but public's slowly getting used to the idea of using public tranajortatiiin. Rc.<ult is that biz al- ready has shown sIkds of returning to normal. Estimates for This Week Fulton (Shea) 11.700: 30-40-55)— 'Life Begins at 8:30' i20th). Crix went to town on this one. but pub- He's not responding. Not much niorc than $6,500 looked tor. Last week, third of 'Arablim ."Mights' (U*. around $4,000. Harris (Harris i (2.200; 30-40-55)— 'China Girl' (20th ■. Surprise click at $10,500 and holding over. Last week, second of 'Commandos Strike at Dawn' (Col), around $7..'S00. Penn (Loew's-UA i (3.300; 30-40- 55)—'Once Upon Honeymoon' (RKO). Ginger Rogcrs-Cary Grant marquee draft pulling this one jip to fine $18,000 and it'll ride out the Penn-Warner-Ritz circuit with ease. Last week. 'Palm Beach Story' (Par), anemic at under $12,000. Bite (WBi (600: 30-40-55)—'Stand By for Action' iM-G) (3d \vk). Landed here by - way of Pcnii and Warner, and winding up dowiil'iwn stay to just about average bi/. lur this small-.scDler. Won't do mm-p than $2,600. La.~( week. 'Road to Monirco' (Pan. which Ritz got via same route, sensational at $4,500. Hope-Crosby starrer doing bettor than $42,000 on the first-run eiiKage- ment. Senator (Harrisi- 11,750: 30-^0-5.5) —'Commandos Strike' iCol)> (3d wk). Moveovcr after two weeks at Harris, where it got a tough break, running into flood sight U opening, but subsequent word-of-mouth and continued favorable press helping. Should grab $3,500. and holding. Last week, third of 'Aircraft Miss- mg' (UA). all right at $2,700. Stanley (WBl (3.800: .10-44-55-661 -'Married Witch' <UA) and Sammy Kaye. Swing-and-swayer has al- ways been b.o. at WB deluxcr and with a better than average 'b.t.a. for the Stanley, that isi for a change, dicky combo should roll (ip swell $23,500. Last week. 'Reiininn In France' <M-G' and Jan Savitt weak at $17,000. Warner (WBi i2.000: 30-40-S.i<- Palm Beach Story' (Pan <2d wk». Shifted from the Penn but only fur policy, not because biz at previous slte warranted it. Weak $3.80(1 looked for, hardly any more. Last week, 'Stand By for Action' iM-Ci. also moveover from Penn, average at $,5,000. NIB.O.HiirtSli|^tlybyRaiii.H.0j$; Muni Great $38,000. 'Shadow' Bright $35,000, Tennessee'Weak $13,500 Due lai'Kcly to numerous major»■ holdovers and partly to bad weather the past two days, business in the downtown N. Y. flim emporiums is down a peg. However, the total is still highly respectable and, in most ca.<i>. the theatres are showing ex- cellent prollt.s. New pictures lo m(>ve in during the past week were 'Shadow of a Doubt' iRivoli). 'ConiinaAdos Strike at Dawn' (Criterion) .md "ronn(>.s.soo Juhn.«on' lA.slorl. Bf.<t ainong ihe.se is 'Commandos,' which ended its first wook at the Crit at a smash $38,000. Not comparatively as strong, but npverlhelcs.< plenty substantial, is the $35,000 taken down by 'Shadow of Doubt.' which also wound up its initial seven days last night (TueS' day. On the mildish side is Ten- nessw.' which went into its second stanza yesterday (Tuesday) after failing to get no more than ordinary $13,500 on first week. Holdovers maintain terrific pace. 'Random Harvest.' now in its fifth week at the large Music Hall, looks an ca.sy $100,000. which is big here for any first session. It holds over, Likewise the Par continues to stay, in the sock brackets with 'Star Spangled Rhythm' and the Benny Goodiiian band. On the third semester through last night (TueS' day) the Par'added a very strong $66,000 to the $163,500 the present show had grossed on the prior 14 days. 'In Which We Serve,' now in Ite fourth week at the Capitol, is main- taining a very steady pace and cur- rently should see $40,000 or better. It will remain here a minimum of six weeks and probably longer. 'Yankee Doodle Dandy* and Jimmy Dorsey are holding the Strand to fancy figures with the cur- rent (4th) week, last for Dorsey. ap- pearing a muscular $43,000. The Sammy Kaye band comes in Friday (22). picture continuing at least two weeks longer. Estimates for This Week Aslor iLoew's) (1,140: S3-65-$1.10) —'Tennessee Johnson' (M-G) (2d wk). Started second week yesterday (Tuesday): on the first failed to get attention at $13,500, on the lean side. Capitol ILoew's) (4.620: 35-55-85- 99-$1.25i—'In Whice We Serve' (UA) (4th wk). Maintaining very steady pull, currently on fourth lap appear- ing $40,000 or better. Last week (3d) came close to $45,000. very nice Sticks at least two more weeks and in nil probability beyoni] that. Criterion iLocw'si (1.002: 35-44-55- 75-85-!)0i — 'Commandos Strike at Dawn' (Coll (2d wki. Tees off on second round today (Wednesday) after sma.sliing through on first to S3R.000. very big. High gross attained by Paul Muni starrer made possible by jacking up the prices from the customary 7Sc to 99c. 'Whistling in Di.xie' (M-G). which went two weeks, got $12,000. good, on the blowoff. Cilobe (Brandt) (1.2.S0: 35-55-75- 8.S) — 'Silver Queen' (U) (2d-finat wki. Began to weaken at the halt- pole and will hit the wire on the holdover at only about $7..50O, fair. The first week was $10,000. good. Hollywood (WB) (1.225: 65-75- $I.I0-$l.2rn—'Ca.sab)anca' (WBi (Bth wk I. T.,(Kiks an entirely .sati.^factory S19.000 this w(!Ck (8th i. while the prior (7th) canto sounded a moiry tunc at $22,000. Holds. Pataee (RKO) (1,700: 28-35-44-55- 65-75)—'Seven Days Leave' (RKO) (2d rum and 'Gorilla Man' (WB) list run), dueled. Sightint; alMUt $9,600. pretty good. Last week. 'Gen- llem;in Jim' iWBi and 'Flying Fort- re.<i.s' (WB). both 2d run. $9,600. Paramount (Pan (3,664: 35-55-85- 9fl-$l.t0i — 'Star Spangled Rhythm' (Pari and Benny Goodman, plus Frank Sinatra. olher.>:. on stage (4th wki. Su.slaineri strong draught brought big $66,000 for third week ended last night iTue.Kdayi. while the iiriiir stanza '2d i was $80,000. exceptionally potent. Picture re- mains beyond this week (4th i. but Goodman can't. Ijatter will be re- placed on Wednesday (271 by Johnny LonK. reft of .staceshow remaining intact. Radio City Mutir Hall (Rockefel- Icrsi (5.945; 44-.55-8S-99-$1.65)— 'Random Harvest' (M-G i and stage- show '5th wk I. Still a sturdy box- office oak. thL<: week i5th) appearing a minimum of $100,000. probably a bit over, exceedingly strong. La.st week (4th i hit very high at $109,000. Holds over. RIalto I.Mayer I (594: 28-44-55)- 'American Empire' (UAi (2d-flnal wk I. Begins second week today I Wednesday): fir."it was $7,500. okay. I>iii ;i bit disnppointlne. 'Sherlock Ifolnic- and Secret We.npon' 'Ui went nine days, gettii.g suilablo $9.- 000 for that period. RIvall 'UA-Pari (2.092: 35-.55-7S- 85-99 i~'Shadow of Doubt' (U) (2d wk 1. Goes on holdover this morn- ing (Wednesday) fter plilling stout S35.ono on the first week ended last r',Tii<>"'riv I, T'><> O'T'I I' o flTv- week of 'Arabian NiKhts' le.ss than $20,000. not so on third lUl was good. Boxy 120th I (5.880: 40-55-65-75-8'!. 99)—China Girl' (20thi and Guy LOmliardo band open this mornjng (Wednesday) after tour whainmu weeks with 'Black Swan' (2flihi, mighty profit-maker. Final i4ih) rubber was $61,000. the third $74..'il)i), in 'both CTso.-. tremendous. Carmen Miranda, in pvrson during the 'Swan* eiigaufinent. is credited with providing .--trong b.o. support. State (Loews) (3,450: 39-44-.'>.'i-T.i- 99-$1.10)—'Road to Morocco' (Par) (2d run) and. On stage. Joe Rines' orchestra. Benny Fields, others. Juicv $26,000, or close, indicated, re- markable ill view of the fact that 'Morocco' went seven weeks at the Par first-run. Last week 'White Car^o' I M-G) (2d run) and the tab version of 'Best Foot Forward,' reached close to $30,000, swell. Strand (WB) (2,756; 35-55-75-85> 99-$l,10)—'Yankee Doodle Dandy' (WB)«nd JImrty Dorsey (4th wk). Continues to pile 'em in at a looked- for $43,000 this wcok (4th), fancy, while last week (3d) mounted to bid $47,500. Plctura ramaina at least two weeks longer, but Dorsey Is un- . able to do so, with result Sammy Kaye replaces on th« stag* FrU day (22). JIM'STRONG 23G, DETROIT Detroit, Jan. 10. Gas rationing itlll has made b« dent in th« flrit-nina hwa, whicn continue top flight, xven with th< addition of two houaaa to th« first* run class in the loop has not hurt 'You Were Never Lovelier' at Foa and 'Gentleman Jim' at Michigai are leading city. Eailmatos for Tbb Waek Adams (Balaban) (1.700; 50-65)<« ■Black Swan' (20th) (4th wk) ani 'Laugh Blues Away' (2d wk). Moved from Fox, good $7,000 after $9,S$i Ifist wcdc Broadway^apHol (United Detroit) (2.800: 50-65) — 'Washington Slept Here' (WB) (2d wk) ancT'Here (j» Again' (RKO) (3d wkt. Top film* from Michigan and Madison, great $12,000. Last week 'Forest Rangers' (Par) and 'Friendly Enemies' (UA) i3d wki. fair $8,000. Fox (Fox-Michigan) (5.000: 50-65) —'Never Lovelier' (Col) and 'Great Impersonation' (U). Sound $24,000. La.st week 'Who Done It?' (U) and 'Nightmare' (U), big $26,000. Madison (United Detroit) (1.800: 50-651—'Flying Fortres.s' (WB) and 'Escape Forever' (WB). Nifty $10,t 000. Last week 'Here Go Auaiu' I RKO) and . 'Falcon's Brother* (RKO) (2 wk), nice $8,000. Michigan (United Detroit) (4,000: 50-651—'Gentleman Jim' (WB) and 'Bu.ses Roar' (WB). Strong $23,000. Last week 'Washington Slept' (WB) and 'Live Danger' (Par), choica S20.000. Palms-State 'United Detroit) '.3,« 000: 50-651—"Moon Sixpence' 'IfA) and 'Highways By Night' (RKO) (2d wk). Fair $12,000 after great $21,000 first week. United Artiste (United Detroit) (2.000: 50-651—'Me My Gal' (M-G) and 'Sunday Punch' (M-G) (3d v.k). Nice .f9.fl00 after big $13,000 last week. 'Pride' Smash $10,000, Monti;'Our Life' Bik 9G Montreal, Jan. 19. Ciirreni business is good with 'Pride of Yankees' dominating. Bal- ance arc mainly holdovers. Estimates tor This Week His Majesty's (CTT) (1.600: 35-50)— 'Commoiv Touch' (Indie) (2d wk). Weak $1,200. after fair $2,000 last week. Palace (CTi (2.700; 30-45-62)— 'This Our Life' (reissue). Bangup S9.000. Last week. 'Road to Moroo* CO' (Pan (2d wk). nice $6:600. Capitol (CTT) 12.700: 30-45-621— 'Spring Time Rockie.H' (20th) and 'Just On Broadway' i20th) (.Id wki. Neat $6,000. following good $7,500 la*t week. Loew's (CTi (2.800: 35-53-67)— 'Pride of Yankees' (RKOi. Sock $10^000. Last week. 'Me My GaU (.M-GI (2d wki. trim $6,000. Princess 'CTi '2.300: 30-40-52)— 'Sin Tower' (f i .ind 'Strictly In Groove' 'Ui. excellent S.SOOO. I^st week, 'Seven Sweelhcai-ts' (M-G) and 'Omaha Trail' iM-G). fln* $4,800. Orphenm (Indici '1.100: 30-40-60) —'Young and Willing' lUAi and 'About Face' 'UA> '2d wki. Fina ^1..r,».. .. •• f-n >. «.