Variety (Oct 1943)

.Wo<ln<'S«lay' October 27, 1943 'Hail' Prod $m in MOdisb Chi; Thaiitom' Chicago, Oct, 20. + SL'vci al new piclures hit the Loop tlii< wcL'U. Biyge.st grosser will be •So ic.iullv We Hail'in for at least : two wx'Oks at the Chicago with -SfioOOb iii pvospcci for fnilial stanza. Sla.uc stiow.s rcliirncd with this film. Aided by extci>.>:ive • aclvertising the Poliice opened bin with 'Phantoifi of Oiiei a ' hcadinjv diial coinlio. and: is hoiidoti foi- solid $25.opo. .AWlnter-. time ' (lav-datihK at Apollo and Gar- jiOk, sliouM garner liice $23,000 for lw*i hiuiscs. ... , , , •Bells Toll" is.goina »ntp its eighth and last, week al .Slato-Lake w»lh ■ esUnialod S20.000. , ■ ; . Ksthnaloji for Tills Week Viiollo (B&Ki (1.200: 50-85)^. •Winlei-limo' i20lhv. Slick.. $10,000. Xnsl week. -Boniber's Moon' (20th) nnd 'Alaska lli.sihway' (Par), five day.s- i2d. wk) and 'Wintertime' (•ililiii iwo dav,-.-. sniooth .$11,000. - Chlcaso iBAK) (4,0,00;. 50-85)— 'Proudh' We lU'.il" 'Par) and vaude bill on slane; Hefiy $65,000, Last wceic, •Annv' (WBi (4th wk), solid $4li.odo. • . > Gurrirk (B&K» (900: 50-85)— •WiiiUM lime' (20llii.. Sparkling $13,- 01)0 La.sV week. 'DOod IV (MtG), flyc dav.s cid wk). and 'lyintcrtime' . (iOlivi.'two days, srcat $81500. Grand ilUCO) • (1.150: 40-85)— •Sky s Limil' (RKO) and 'Petticoat Laiceny' (HKO) (scicond week in Loop. I Good SO.Odb. Last week, 'Be- hind Rising Sun' (RKO) and 'Ad- vcnunes Rookie" (RKO) (fourth week in Liiop). snng $8,000. Oriental ihoquoisi (3(200: 31-69) —•Always' Bi'idoshiaid' (U) and Kddy Howard •orci'i on stage. Fine $2«.000. ■ Liisl >vveck. 'Dangerous Bloiide-:' I Col' plus ' Van and Tinv Hill oreli: on , staunch $2!).'onO. ■ Palare (RKO) (2.500; 40-85)— 'Plianioni. Opcl:a' (U) and 'LUcky rellow' (U). Strong $25,000. . Last week. -'Sky's. Limit' (RKO). and 'Pc'liieoat Lai'LCiiy' lU), fine $21,000. Roosevelt (B&K) .(:1.500;..50-B5)— 'Walch Rhine'. (WB) (5th wkn-Nice ilti.OOO. Last week. $17.()00. . Stale-l,Bk6»(B&K) (2:700; 75-$1.10) — Bc'Jl Tolls' (Par) (8lh \vk;. Okay $20,000. Ln.st week, ditto. United Artists (B&K) (1.700; 50- 85>—'Heaven Can Waif (20lh) C4th wk). . Neat $16,000. Last week, $16,500. Woodit (Essaness) (1.200; 50-85)-^ 'Destrover' .(Col) and 'Murder ■Watcrfrdnt' (WB) (2d \yk);*Corking $13,000. Last week, excellent $17,000. •JOHNNY' TAIL 44G, TOPS HUB Boston, Oct. 26. With 'Bell ToUs' and 'Army' still doin; great at the M. St. P. houses, center of iiitcre.st currently has shifted to the Keith and two Loew houses where socko takes aria being made with "Iron Major" and 'Johnny Coijie Lately,' respectively'., 'Major,' hypoed by World preem excitement, local interest in subject matter and personal appearances by Pat O'Brien and Rtilh Warrick, stars- of picture, got under way. Monday (25) at the Slciiiorial. 'Johnny' nudging house records opening davs. looks headed for smash $44,000 total. Woody Her- nian band and 'Crime Doctor' at the Boston arc goiiig for sock $32,000. L'stimales for This: Week . Boston (RKO) (3.200: 44-99)— 'Crime Doctor" (U) plus Woody Her man orchl other.s; on stage. Looks great $:)2.000. Last week, 'Honey- moon Lodge' (Ui plus 'Sin Sala Bim' on slagc. $29,000. ■ Fenway (MrP) (l,373r 40-60)— 'Aimy' iWB). Foiirth week.in town, second here, tasty $7,400. Last week, $8,000. - Majestic IE. M. Loew) (1.470:.33 99t—'Hi Ya Sailor' tU). plus stage ■ show. Stcige yhow policy, erroneous- ly announced: a.« but here'last week, continues. Mild ■ $12,000 currently. Last week, 'Holmes P'ates Death' (U) . plu.H RubinofT, others'on stage, about same. . Memorial (RKOV (2.900: 44t75)— 'Iron Major' iRKO).- WorW: preem •here beginning Monday (25» eve • with personal appearances of Pat O'Brien and Ruth Warrick-Monday and Ttjiesday. Opening to terrif. biz first two days. Local radio network tie-ih, plus memorial football game for CavanaUKh, civic cvents and New England-wide proVnotion ■ making plenty of stir. Last week, 'top Man' <:Ui. and :'7th Victim' (RKO), neat $18,000. '. - .Metropolitan (M-PI ('4.367; 35-65> —"Bell ToJI.s' (Paif) (2d w'k). Giant- S33.000i but ho holdover because of previous commitments. Last wetk,. :sina.shS41.000. .. ; :-\ OrpJieum, (Locw-J (2.900: 44-65)^ Johiuiy Come- Latclv' (UAi and '-'Nazty Nt(isance" , (UAi. In the slot 'I'r sojid $.10.00l). Last week, .'Salute Mih'ines" (M-G) and 'Kingcloin Cook' (Col) (2d wk).-nice SlO.OOn. . Parimoiinl iM-Pj (1.700; :ir)-05)^ 'Army' iWBi. Rolling nicely on second frame . to duplicate :Sl(5.00d registered |ir.-ii' v.eek. Moved here from Met. :Stale- (Loew (3.200:; .44-05)— Johnny Coine- Lately' lUAi and Ma'/.ly Nuisahto' (UA). Nice for this dwindlfn.c neij'.liboi'hopd. at SM.'OOn. Last weclf. 'Saluto Marino;' i.M-G) and 'Kin-Udom Cook' (Col)'(2d wk), $10,000. Transliix (TiansliixX (900; 28-651^:; 'UiikiuiwiPGuest: (Mono) and 'Ti«er Fanes' (Rcpi. Brisk Sfi.OOO, Last weel<'. 'l.'illi Guest' (MohoJ ■ and Sci'.caiii Dark' (Rep), $7,000. PICTURE GROSSES II 'Proudly Hafl' Lood At 25G^ Newark; liit Ice, 'Du Barry'Each Big 18G . Newark, Top 'coin-catcher this: 'So Proudly We Hail,' a rousing b.o. mayiiel at. (he . Parimount, followed closely, by 'Behind the Rising Sun,' which is still smash in second.stanza at Proctor's. Of the added starters. Hit'.the Ice' and 'DuBarry 'Was- a Lady- look best.. .Estimates tor This:Week. Adams .(Adams-Par) (1,950; 35-99) :—'UnkiiQwn Giicst' (Mono) and Jani Garber drch. ■ Henny, .:Ybuiigman, others, on stage. Nice $16.000..; Last week;: ■'Silver Spurs' (Rep) and Bobbv Sherwood- orch. toppihg stage fare, "bri.sfc $17,000. . ^ . Branford (WB) (2.800; 30-90)— •Hit the Ice' tU) and 'Luck. Mr. 'yate.s' (Gol). ,]>fcat figiire at $18,000. Last week. 'Thank Lucky Stars! (WB) and "Murder Waterfront' (WB) : (2d wk), brittht :$1C,300. : •Catpllol (WB)' (1,200: .- 20-55)— 'Best Foot Forward' ' (M-CS) and 'Harrigan's Kid' CiA-G)'. Dual was milkc(j at State recently and: will be weak $2,800. Last week. .'Above Sus- picion' (M-G) and -'Melody Parade' (Mono), fairish $3,100. Paramount ' (Adams-Par) (2.000: 35-85)—'Proudly, We Hail' (Par) and 'Hostijgcs', (Par). '.Climbing to sock $25,000 and -will hold. Last' week. 'Hostages' (Par) and "Swing Parner' ■(Rep).(2d wk); okBy.$11.800. Proctor's (RKO) <3.400; 35-$1.10) ^'Rising Sun'; (RKO) arid 'Spotlight Scandals" (Rep) (2d wk). Set hot pace final five days at near $20,000. Last week, brilliant $35,000. 'Sky's Limit" (RKO) and; 'Spitfire' (RKO) opened today (Tuesday). : State (Loew's) (2.600: 30-85)— 'DuBarry Was Lady' (M-G) and ■Crime Doctor'. (Col): Healthy $18.- 000. Last 'week, 'Salute Marines' (M-G) ai)d ,'Yotfng Ideas'' (M-.G), polciit $19,000. First Runs on Broadway (Sl(l>jfC( (0 C'liti^niQ' Week of Ott. '18 Aslor—:Tlmusahds ClieiM' (M- O ) (7(1) week i. . (Rci'icii i'd ill '\'.ii io'y' . . I'll Capitol—'The Phaiiioni of the Opera' (U) (3d week (. tReiNcioed ill .'Variciy' Axw- 18'i - : Criterion — •Corvette' ,K-22o'' (U ) |2d wcck i. .. .(Rericu^c((.;iii 'V'.iricl.v'. . ■ .Globe — "The Iron' (RKO) (30): tRericu-cd in 'Vaiii-ly' Oi-f, 20) '. IIolly\vooa-^'Tl.u.-i is the ArnVy' (WB) (14lh -uvck i, (Kci'icu'cU id 'Vjriojy; 4) • Music Hall-— 'l-a.^sio (?ome Home' (M^Gi (-llli wucki. (Rcliicucd ill 'V.ni-ieiy' Aiifi- 1*) Palare — •Behind the Rising Sim". (RKO)woek.i. mcrielreri in 'V.-irii'iy Jid.'/ 14) Paianjounl — 'True. tu Life' ■ tPar) (3d weck v.. (Rcrlciiiccl ill 'Viii'jci.v' nf/. \\\ ' Rialt« ' ^ 'Paris Ai'lcr . t)ark' ■(20th) (2d we<^k).; (Reuieuicd iii .•Variciv' Oct. 0) Rivoli — "For Whon) the Bell Tolls' (Par) dcth week). (Rcuietved in 'Variety' July 21) EoKy-'Sweet Rosie O'Grady' .(20th) (2d week). . (Reui'etved in 'Variety' Sept. 22) , Strand — Thaiik Your Lucky Star'-CWB) (5t)i week). ■ (Rcuieiued ill 'Varicl.v' .18) XRAZY HOUSr CINCY PREEM SOCK $15,000 ' Cincinnati. Oct. 26. No ."rtandout marks currently, yet all major^ stands are doing well if ai bit below last week. Make a letdown here for two . siicceissivij weeks. 'Crazy House/ precming here at the l"alace looks to be the pace-setter with socko $15;000.' New Olsen-Jcjhn- son comedy is running ahead ,ot 'Hellzapoppin". and likely to beat Albee biz, though at a smaller house; Eitimale* for This Week Albee , (RKO) (3'306; .35-55) — 'Johnny Come Lately' (UA). Brisk $14,500. Last week, 'Top Man' (U), neat $13,000. CBpit«l (RKO) (2.000; 75-$1.101— 'Bell Tolls' (Par) '(3d wk). Satisfac- tory $11,000 after-last week s, okay $15,000. Family (RKO) (1.000: 20-30)—;Sea Wolf (WB) .(reissue) and 'Beyond Frontier' (Rep); split with 'Advcnr Hire in Iraq'. (WB) and 'Outlaws Stampede Pas.-i'-(Moho): Nice S2.2t)0. Last week. 'Underground' (WB) and "Hoo.sier Holiday" (Rep), dividcd'with 'Death. Valley Mknhunl" (Rcpj and 'Scream Dark' (Rep)^$2,100. Grand I RKO i (1.43l^ 35-5,5 )-^'Fii'ed Wife' (U). Bangup $6,500. Last week, 'Wintertime' (20thj .(2d run) dandy $6,000. Kellli's' (Libson) ..(1.500;, 35-55)— •Hol.v Malrinidny', '20tht: i2d wk). Pleasii.ig $4.'50a»followilig big $7,500 iriilialer. Lyric'(RKO) (1,400: 35-55)—'Top Man" (U). From Albee for Kcrond Sesh. Nice $5,000. Lasl,wec)c. 'Fallr eh Sparrow' (RKO; (2d run). S4.500: Palace ( RKO i (2,000: - .:)5-.i5i— 'Ci'aliy House" (U). Smash $15,000 or a bit over, to paccieity, Olsen-Jolm- son t'oniedy will top "HcUzapoppin." prcvivuis starrer for pair. -Last week, •Sahara' (Coll. wham S10,.=;()0. . :.Shiiherl iRKOi (2.100: :)5-.5;xi—'.S;t- hai'ii" (Col 1. ■ Fi'iim Palate'. Solid $(i.- 000. Li,i.-I. .week. 'Lucky, Star.s".(WB i. .second week o( inovcovei', favorable $4,500. . ■ 'Sahara-Vaude Cagney Oke IBG 'Washington. Oct: 26. 'Sahara* will lead the parade this week, with- 'Beir Tolls.' moved down to Columbia' for: sixth w-eek. rolling up sturdy biz. :'i Dood It.:'with $28,- ()00 on. its firstAveek, is: i.g chough at $18,500 ori holdover. 'Let's Face it,' at Keilh"s, will win a holdover based on first week's: strength. EtUnatcs for TUi Week Capitol (Loew) (3,434; 30-75)-^'! Dood It'- (M-G) with -vaude' headed by Wini Shaw (2d wk)). Big $18,500 after solid se\'ep days .at' $28.000..1ast week. .-. ■. ■ . ■■ ': . CtiluBbia .(Loew) (1.200: 75-$1.10) — Bell Tolls' (Par). Moved down after five weeks at-Palace. Still solid at $11,000. '■: Last.: week. 'Bombers Moon' (20tfi),. surprising $9,000. Earle (WB) (2.240; 36-90i^'Sahara' (Gol) with vaude. Solid $25,000 or over.. Last week. "Lady Takes Chance' (RKO), grand $20,200 on second week. .KciUi's (RKO) (1.800: 30-55)—'Let's Face It' (Par). Headed for nice $16;- 500. and holfls. Last week. 'Hit loc' (U). in five days of second week, good $6,000. MclropoIIUn (WB)- f 1.800: 30:55)-^ 'City Stopped Hitler' (Pan and 'Ad- ventures of Rookie" ■( RKO I. . Weak at $6,000. Last week, 'Kingdom for Cook' (Col), $6,500: Palace (Loew) (2.242: 30-66)— 'Johnny Come Lately' lUA). Okay $19,000. Last week,-Bell Tolls' (Par) (5th wk)', big $20,000 on final session: 'LUCKY STARS' BRISK ^0,000, BDFF. TOPPER Buffalo, Oct. 26. Plenty of holdovers currently, with "Thank Lucky Stars' way put, in front of new pictures at the Buf-' faio. 'Kingdom for a Cook" is "brisk at the Lafayette. 'Princess O'Rourke', is top holdover with another rous- ing session at the' (ichtur.v.- Estimates for This -Week ,: Buffalo . (Slici) 13.500: Zvirhf)^— '■Thank- Lucky St-<irs;'(WB) and 'Dr. I, Q.'. on staKC.. Looks likely to be around $20,000; sturdy. Last week. 'Holy Matrimony' <20tlii and Cab Cialloway oi'ch on staije. torrid S"2j^- 0()0, and eoiisidcpabl.v higher than expected. Great Lakes (Slieai CJ.OOO: 7a- $1.10)—'Bell Tolls" (Pan i^id wk). :stlll showing, plenty of |)iill al about SU.OOO but way down from previons .scission. Last week, bangup $21,000, on- siieond slaiizii. Mipp (Shea) (2.100: 35-65)—'Hos- tages' (Pan and 'CiiiOd Fellow's' (Par). Satisfactory: 58.(100. Last w'eck.^'Watch' Rhine' t WBi (2d wk), trim'S9.000. ■ Lafayette (Ba':sil> (3.300: 3.')-55.)— 'Klngdnin for Cook" (Coll aifd 'Criiiiiv Doctor" (Coll. Likely lo '.jet bright $11,000. Last week. 'Straii^ie : Death of Hitlei'." (U). and "lloneyinoon Lodac' (U). okay SlO.Ono: 20lh Ceiitury (I'nd. i Cj.OOO: 35-55) —'Princess O'RQtnke". iVVB)' aiid 'Mui'dcr Waterfront" i-WBi (2d wk i; Smooth $13,000 arfler. Iaiidii(-i fancy $18,000. on opeiling. se.s.si.in;' 'Rosie-Daiiny Kaye, T. Tucker Plus Beatrice Kay $122M Best at N. Y. in 15 Yrs./Corvette Socko 34G Wonder.-J .never Gc;t-e mi 'Bl■oati^| way: l,ast w.eck tlie Capii.ol broke aj )2-y<;ar. rociord - w hen "Pitantiim of the Opera.' .\vMh. Duke F.lliimton and Lena : llbrnc , on slam- grossed' a moiiximcntar $84,000: Since then it has beccime' Roxy's (uri)'-to strut its slulL Playing ^Svvcct Rosic'O'Gi'ady' and a stagebill ,'incliiding Danny Kayc. Tommy' Tucker ori^h and Beati'icc Kay, the house on the. first seven days ended, last niiiht: (Tues- day ) hit .a sensational $l'22.p00; high- est ■ '' scored in 10 ;ycaiy.; .. In addition to the pull of the Betty Grable musical: slres.'^ed is ,thc tremendous draught not onlv of Danny Kaye. in for $12,500. and the popular Tucker baud, but lo an.im- portant degree Beatrice Kay. who hasi a;substantial following. Roxy is doini! five shows daily and six" on Saturdays,: The Rbxy doesn't gel ali the glory this week, however. Medium-sized straight-filmer Criterion is also knocking 'cm dead with .'Corvette K-225.' ;Foi'. the first \vcek con- cluded -last njghl (Tucsda.v-) : it cs- ta'blished a^^i-icar record ot $34.00Ofor the house. , Oiitside of 'Paris After Dark." which will get a stiirdy $11.00.0 fo'r the bandbox Rialto. the only other new bin of the ■week is IJohnny . Come Latcily,' on second-run at the State, wilh Ann Corio and the Herb Miller band on the stage. If not faltering in the stretch, theatre should hit $37,- 000 or over, very big. : Holdo'Vers . range from --good to sen.sational. 'The Cap's . 'Phantom' and stageshow is nothing short g< the latter at $75,000 or over for the current: (2d) week, while the Music Hall rates in the same classy at $100,000 this A\'eek. third with 'Lassie Come Home.' and holds it over.. The second week at lowered scales for ;BeU .TolLV is close to the fir.sl at $44,000. very fanc.v, and Par's 'True to .Life,' Ink Spots.and ."Tony Pastor: likewise strong at $56,OO0 for the second frarhe. EstlHiates far .tlus:Wee'k ' Aslor (Loew's) (I.l40; 55-$1.10)^ Thousanls Cheer' (M-G): (7th wk). Getting' a terrific weekend play, the sixth week ended Monday night (25) at $25,000. much added speed in view of a fiftfi week's take of $22,000. CapHoI (Lbew's) (4.820: 35-$1.10) —'Phantom' ' (U)' and Duke Elling- ton. Lena Home; others (2d wk). Maintaining breakneck pace at prob- able $75,000 or bet:|er on the hold over after cracking a I2-ycar record here on the first week at $84,000 Long'run indicated. Crlterlan (Loew's) (1.700: 35-$1.25) —'Corvette K-225' (U) (2d wk). A .sen.sation here, with the first week hitting $34,000 to e.itablish a near high for the theatre; starts second todav (Wednesday). Last week, fourth foi' 'Hit lee" (U) was $18,000: Globe , (Brandt). (1.416; '.IStOS)— 'Hostages' (Par) (3<l-iinal wk). Hold- :ing up.satisfactorily', blowiSff looking $9,000. Tiwhile last week (2d) was a stout $13,500. 'Iron Major" (RKO) comes iji Saturday (30). HollvwoM (WB) (1,499: 44-$l.25)— 'This Is Army; (WB) (13th wk). As end of rijn nears. ^dropping to around $18,000 but still' good pi'ofit; la.st week fl2th) was $21,500. Closes Nov. 3, with "Old Acquaintancp' (WB).open- ing the following day. PaUcc (RKO) (1.7O0: 44-$1.10)— 'Land ofRi.sjng Sun' (RKO) <2d lA-k). Strong at an indicated $30,000 this week (2d) and holds over. Initial seven days hit a smacko $40,000. Paiamonot (Par) (3.664: 35-$i:i0) .—"True to Life' (Par) and Ink Spots, 'Tony: Pa.stor band, other;;; (3d,wk). Finished second "semester last night (Tue.>;day) at stoiit $56,000; While first week went to a' sock $68,000. ..Radio City Music Hall (Rockefel- lers) 15,945:' 44-$1.65)—'Lassie Come Home' . (M-G) aniJ stagc.show (3d wk). (iontihues lo be exccplionally steady at boxolTicc with $100,000. smash, sighted tlii--' week (j!di. and holds' a : fourth; Last week; (2d) mounted to verv fanev SIOK.OIjO. klaltd i.Ma.ver1 CS94: ...28-(i5) — 'Paris After Dark' ,(20lh-)^ Doinii very, well hei'6 at around $9,000 ami rc'iriaiiis ovei-; La-;! week; second foi' 'Strange Death I litter' (U). Mnished belter than had vbeen onticii)atcd. $71800. (ikav. • . Rivoli (UA-f'ar) (2.092; "PS-SI OS)- 'Bell Toll.s" (Pari (2d wk).' Cnl"- rcnlly in .second week iiiider con- tiiiuod.s policy al':lowei'e(l .scales aiifl |)acking 'em n for likely $44,000; iir(m(;iise. . Last w:eek wa.f peaches- ;md.-cr(;am at S4C.000.: '' .-. ■.ROx.v': (20th) 1.5.886: 55.$1.10)— 'ijy.'cet o.'-i'i; O'0)ady' i20ihi and. in per.soii;' anny kaye. Tommy Tucker on-li and. JBeal'i ice- .Kay. C.Vjiiiijo tit pieiiiie and stageshow creating a sen.sation here:' first seven days through last niglit (Tuesdayi; brought gl'Oss' to- stupeiidotis $122,000. he.sl that ha." been done.in 15 yeai'-S. Last week, third' for 'Wintertime" i20lli). Bert .Lalir; Lucille Manners, Paul Haakon and Patriei , $56,- 500. nice. State: (Lotiw'.s). (.3:401): .35-Sl;10i — Johnny Come Lately' tUA) (2d run) aiid Aiin C<jrid, Herb ■ M.iller (ivelv, others (jn stage. This show i.s pulliii;{' .tei'ri/icall.v,. wi'h week's lake point- ing to a sockb;$37,000 or better; Last week: 'Kingdom for Cook' (C:oli, ,lay C- Flippen, 'Diosa' Costello an Hannah Williams, ovcir $27,000; fine. Strand. (WB) . (2,'756; 35-Sl.lO)-- .'Thank Lucky Star,-;" (WBi and Sanimy Kaye (4th wk).,Go()d: onou.eh ■ iit 533.000 (ir over, while last week (3d) was $38,000.' emaiiis another round..: SAHARA' HOT 15a K.C. ACE ■ Kansas Cit.v-0(:t. 26. 'For Whom the Bell Tolls' stilf is pacing the to'ivn. In it.v third week at 'the Newrnan. it rolls along stead- ily aiid will hold'over again. Ne.xt- highest, grosser, is 'Sahara' at the Miilland. 'Sweet Rosie. O'Gradv/ day-and-date at .Esquire.: Uptown and Fairway, opened' big and is. headed for a healthy gro.ss. After a - torrid first stanza, 'Behind Rfsin . Sun' is steady at the Orphcunv, EsUniatea for, ThiV Week ; ; Ecquire, Uptown aiid Fairway (Fpx-Mldwesf) (820: 2.043 and 700; 11-60) — 'Swteet Rosie *' O Gradv' (20th);.' Sweet $13;000. Last wdek. 'Corvette K-225' (U), bright $9,500. ' Midland (Loew's) (3,500; I1-.50)— 'Sahara' (Col) and. 'Dangerous Blondes' (Col).: Strong $15,000. Last week. 'Salute to Marines'. (M-G ) and: •Liicky Mr. Yates' (Col.) (2d wk),- oke $11,500. Newoian (Paramount) (1,900; 75- $l.lO)—'Bell Tolls^ (Par) t3d wk). Holding up well at $16,000, after grossing total of $49,500 on first two rounds^, breaking all house; records, OrpheoM (RKOV (L600- 15-i50)— IBehind. Rising Sun' (RKO)' and 'Aldrich Swings' If (Par)- (2dwk). Lively $11,000 to add to great $15,000 in initial frame. "Tower (Fox-JofTee) (2.100: 15-50) ■—'Kansan' (UA) and "Old Barn Dance' (Rep) plus stage show. Ldstv $9;000. Last week.. *L«rcchy With Miisic' (U) with unit,^ starring. Bill Robinson; on stage, torrid $13,900. ^14,000, l^der in Mpls; 'Sqspicion' Trim at 8G :Mihneapoli$, Oct. 26. Holdovers are as much in the spot- light as newcomers this.week. In its .sc'cond ■week, ThisT? the Army' con- tinues' leader of the straight films at the State: -Fourth week of 'Staj-e DoOr Canteen' at the Lyric al.so. is nice. Sonny Dunham's orchestra plus acts and 'Youne Ideas' , is only mild at Orpheuni/ Business still it considerably off from the summer biit above normal yet. -Eatlaute* for Thin Week Alter (Piar-Singer) <90d: 20-30)— 'Sleepy Lagoo;rtl (Hep) and 'Un- known Guest' (Mono), Nice $2,400 in five days. 'Otiion Pacific'.(Par) (reissue) and 'Ilor'c CJomcs Kcll.v' (Mono), opened today.. Last week, ■Submarine Alert' (Par) an<l 'Petti- ■ coat O la nipu r' (Col I, okay:. $2,600 in five days: Century (,P-.S) .(1.000; 40-55,i— 'Above Sii.spieioh' (M-G). Stnm $8,000, .Last week, 'Hcily Matri- mony' (20th I,- $8,000 in eight dy.vs. Giiphei- (P-S) . (1.000: 35)—nr.. Gille.sjjie's Criininal Cast" (M-iCJi. Good $4,000. • Last .'iveek. 'Muiic Mountain." I ilep I. bl,:{ .$4.500: Lyric (P-Si < 1.091: 40-55)—'Can- teen". (UA)'4tli v/k.i. After dis- appointing :?tart' in- this town, pic-: : tiire has gainiJd slren;;th; Ijooks like' fine $7.0()0 .saiiie as fiir last week. Orpheum IP-S) (2.800: 40-051— 'Young Ideas' (M-G ). ond Sonny Diiiijiajn orclV. others, on slaae.'First time here for, fJuhhaih, .and that hin ls. Lijsht SI4.000 aniieipated: :Last week. 'Beil' TolN". (Par) (3^1: w'ki,. okay $fl..56o! niiikiiig nc'arly: S50.000 ■ Tor'rim. sealed: at 75-$l.lO.-: ■ ■;■' State (P-SV i2:;!fl0: ,'i0-40i—'Arm.v' . (WB) (2d wk). Talk of town. Hil- tii.i'g fast $,l.:j.000 aficl" hefty..SiB.OOO . lirsl • canto.' . ; ■ Uptown (Par) (1.100:. 30-40 i- -'.Mr. f^iickv' (RKO I; Fii'.<t i)ei;;liborh(KiiI showing. One $4,000. :Lasl week, 'Pi'oudlv Wg, Hail' I Par), hotly $4.i. 500. ■■■... World i Par-Steltesi '350> 40-751— ' 'Constant Nvinph" iWB) -i3d wk). Okay $2,500 ai'ter healthy $3,000 last week.