Variety (Oct 1945)

Wednesday, October 10, 1915 PICTURE GROSSES 13 Dolly Sisters'-Regan Hot 65G, Chi; Marines' Wow 30G, Harry' Hefty 28G Chicago, Oct. 9. ♦ •The Dolly Sisters," having its world preero at the Chicago, is this week's outstanding entry. Turn- away crowds on"opening day (Fri.), aided by the personal appearances of June Haver, one of Aim's stars, George Jessel and other 20th-Fox himinaries gave it a good getaway, with hangup $65,000 likely. Phil Began heads stage show. Other new attractions are "Pride of Marines," at the Roosevelt, which should garner splendid $30,000 and Palace s twin bill of "Uncle Harry" and "Easy to Look At," with rousing $28,000 on top. Oriental looks to very good $35,000 for last six.days of "G.I. Joe" and Frankie Masters orch-Bill Robinson combination, in third stanza. Estimates for This Week Apulia (B&K) (1.200; ' 55-95)— "1.001 Nights" (Col) (3d wk,). Nice $10,000. Last week, $12,000. Chicago (B&K) (3,900; 55-95)— "Dolly Sisters" (20th) with Phil Regan heading stage show. Bangup $85,000. Last week, "Over 21" (Col) and stage- show headed by Henny ■Tfoiingman (2d wk), strong $41,000, ftarrick (B&K) (900; 55-951—"In Hollywood" (M-G) and "Hidden Eye" "(M-G) (2d wk). Bright $12.- 000. Last week, snappy $14,000. Grand (RKO) (1,150; 55-95)—"East. Side Heaven" (U) and "Imitation of Life" (U) (reissues') (3d wk in Loop). Sturdy $11,000. Last week, "Mounted Police" (Par) (reissue) (2d wk). 5 daj'Si and "Back Bataan" (RKO) (3d wk in Loop), 5 days, and "East Side Heaven" (U) and "Imitation of Lv"e" (Uj (reissues). 2 days, snug $10,000. Oriental (Iroquois) (3,240: 55-95)— "C.I. Joe" (UA) and Bill Robinson and Fryhkie Masters orch (in stage. Six days of third week. Robust $35,- 000. Last week, strong $46,000. 1'alare (RKO) (2,500; 55-95)— "Uncle Harry" (U) and "Easv to Look-At" <U>. Rousing $28,000. Las* week. "East Side Heaven" (U) and "Imitation Of Life" (U) (reissues>, 5 days, and "Harry" (U) and "Easy Look At" (U). 2 days, dandy $23,500. Roosevelt (B&K) (1.500; 55-95)— 'Pvide cf Marines" (WB). Stout $30,000. Last week. "Christmas in Conn." (WB) (5th wk), rousing $18.- 000. Stale-Lake (B&K) (2,700; 55-95)— "Love Letters" (Par) (3d wk). Brisk $28,000. Last week. $32,000. United Artists (B&K) (1,700: 55- 95,)—"Anchors A weigh" (M-G » (4th w k i. Solid $20,000. Last week. $24,- 000. Woods OCssnness) • (1.200: 55-95)— "Johnny Angel" (RKO) (2d wk). Corking $26,000. Last week, near same. . Tavern' Strong $35,000, Frisco San Francisco, Oct. 9. "Duffy's Tavern" opened bis at Fox. (he sole opening downtown in a relatively quiet week punctuated bv the telephone and bus strikes which may upset the prospects later on. All holdovers are stout. Estimates for This Week Fox (FWC) (4,651; 55-85)—"Duffy's Tavern" (Pari. Strong $35,000. Last week. "Love Letters" (Pari (2d wk). nice $23,000. Wai-Jleld (FWC) (2,656; 55-851— Rhapsody in Blue" (WB) (Sri wk). Oood $20,000. . Last week, trim $27.- J'aramouht (FWC) (2.640; 55-85)— Tender Grapes" (M-G) (2d wk). line $21,000. Last week, thumping $28,000, and way over expectancy. St. Francis (FWC) (1,400: 55-85)- 'Love Letters" (Par) (m.o. I. Fantiv $14:000. Lsst week, "Mounted Police" (Pari (reissue), $10,000. .■„**»te (FWC) (2,133; 55 - 851— Shores of Tripoli" (20th I (reissue ). Routine $10,000. Last week. "Won- «100« an " lRK0 • , (71n .•**>• solid Golden. Gate (RKO) (2,448: 00-95 ) — Johnny Angel" (RKO) (2d wk) and Joe Reicbman orch on stage. Plettsihg $32,000; Last week, with Louis -Armstrong- orch, great $38,000. /United Artists (Blnmcnfeld) (1?207: 40-8;j i—"Bedside Manner" (UA' (2d w.ki. Robust $14,000. Last week, excellent $16,500. .Orpheum (Blumenfeld) (2,448: 40- ionT,!' 0vcl ' 2I " (Coly (2d wk i. Stout MO.O0O or over. Last week, soeko a -'.?00.-and a bit over hcoes. ' ■ 'Kiss' Lasty 18G, Balto; 'Capt. Kidd' Okay 15C c ".- '"/-.'Baltimore. Oct. 9. s.tcaay biz h§i-e r 'M,hi8 Week, will) Kiss and Tell." at the combo Hippo- drome, teachiiig a robust total, .and /-aptain Kidci" doing iairlv well at Locw.s Century. " Estimates fof This Week fiW» (Loew's-UA i (3.000: 20-CO ! ~ 'Captain Kidd"(UAi. Getting some M'Mte at around $15,000. Last week. "Tender. Grapes" (M-G), okav at $16,200. Hippodrome (Rappaport) (2,240; 25-74)—"Kiss and Tell" (Col) plus vaude. Reaching for strong $18,000. Last week. "Over 21" (RKO) (2d wk), nice $12,900. . Keith's' (Schanberger) (2,460; 20- 60)—"Shady Lady" (Par). Opens to- morrow (Wed.) after 10 days of "Lady on Train" (U) to rousing $18,800. Mayfair (Hicks) (80; 25-55>—"Wo- man in Green" (U). Drawing aver- age response at $4,000. Last week. "Crime Inc." (PRC), ; in similar groove at $3,700. New (Mechanic) (1,680; 20-60)— "State Fair" (20th) (3d wk). Going nicely at $6,603 alter a strong $7,400 last week. . Stanley (WB) (3,280: 25 - 65j — "Rhapsody in Blue" (WB) (2d wk'. Holding well at $17,000 after smash getaway at $20,600. ■ Valencia (Loew's-UA) (1.840: 20- 60)—"Tender Grapes*' (M-G) (m.o.i. Average $4,000. Last week, "Guest Wife" (UA) (m.o.), $3,800. 'Wife' Loud $26,500 in 3 Denver Spots; Bangnpl9G, 'Tavern' 161G Denver, Oct. 9, "Anchors A'weigh" is doing top money for a single theatre, at the Orpheum. "Guest Wife" will land the greatest total, playing at three houses. "Duffy's Tavern" is packing the Denham to win a holdover. Estimates for This Week Aladdin (Fox) (1,400: 35-74)— "State Fair" <20th) and. "Shanghai Cobra" (Mono), after, week at Den- ver. Esquire. Webber. Big $8,000. Last week. "Pride of Marines" (WB) and "Tell It to Star" (Rep) (m.o.)", good $6,000. l>enham (Cockrill j (1.750; 35-70)—■ "Duffy's Tavern" (Par). Great $16.- 500. and holds. Last week. "Incen- diary Blonde" (Par) (4th wk) and "Unseen" (Par), fine $11,500. Ilenver (Fox) (2,525: 35-741— "Guest - Wife" (UA) and "Crime Doctor's Warning". (Col), day-date wiih Webber. Esquire. Fancy $18,- 000. Last week. "State Fair" (20th) and "Shanghai Cobra" (Mono), also Esciuire, Webber, big $20,CO0, Esquire (Fox) (742: 35-74)—"Guest Wife" (UA) and "Crime Doctor's Warning" (Col), also Denver. Web- ber. Brisk 4.500. Last week, "State Fair" (20th) and "Shanghai Cobra" (Mono), also Denver, Webber, nice $4:000. Orpheum (RKO) (2.600: 35-74)— "Anchors A weigh". (M-G I. Great S.'9.000. and holds. Last week. "Gebrce While Scandals" (RKO) and "West of Pecos" (RKO), big $l(i.000. Paramount (Fox) (2.200: 35-74)--.- "Wildfirc" (SG) and "River Gang" (U>. Big $11,000. Last week. "Men in Diary" (U) and "Jungle Captive" (U>. fine $10,000. Riallo (Fox ) (878: 35-74)—"Pride of Marines" (WB) and "Tell It to Star" (Ren), after week at each Denver. Esquire. Webber, Aladdin. Good $4,500. Lr.st week. "Lady on Train" (U) and "Forever Yours" (Mono) (m.o.). eoori $4,500. Webber (Fox ) (750- 35-74 )—"Guest Wife" (UA) and "Crime Doctor's Coin-age" (Col). also Esquire. Den- ver. Fine $4,000. Last week. "Stale Fair" (20th) and "Shanghai Cobra" (Mono), also Esquire. Denver, fine $4,000 'Rhapsody Terrif 25G, Buff.; Tavern'Tall 22C Buffalo, Oct. 9. Business snapped back this -week, 'with "Rhapsody in Blue" and "Duffy's Tavern." leading the big upbeat. Estimates for This Week Buffalo (Shea i (3,500: 40-70)— "Dull'v's Tavern" (Par i. Smash $22,()0.0.or better -Last, week,-"Junior Miss" -(20th) and "Way Ahead" (20th). br.rely passable at $13,000. Great Lakes (Shea) (3.000: 40-70) —"Rhapsody in Blue" (WB). Ter- rific $25,000 or close. Last week. "Anchors Aweigh" (M-G )(3d wk I, heftv. $11,000. Hipp (Sheai (2.100: 40-70i—"II All Came True" (WB) and "Always in Heart" (WB) (reissues). Trim $10,000. Last week, "You Came Along" (Par) and "Apology for Murder" (PRC) ( m.o.). stout $10,500. LafayeCu (Basil ) (3,300; 40-70 '— "Beside Manner" (UA) and "Ten Cents a Dance" (CoD. Tall $13,500. Last week. "On Stage Everybody" (U) and "Woman in Green" (U). modest S8.500. 2«(h Century (20th Cent.) (.1,000: 40-7OI—■•Gcorue While's Scandals" (RKO) and "Falccn in San Fraii- eisco"' (RKO i '3d wk ). Mildish $7,000 after I'tutsirig; $15,000 first week. • /Corn'Lush HICMont'l Montreal, Oct. 9. Bad weather is slowing biz in nearly all spots. "Corn Is Green" looks tops. ' Estimates for This Week Palace (CT) (2,700; 35-62)—"Af- fairs of Susan" (Par). Neat $9,000 for second week. Last w-eek. big $14,000 for opener, Capitol (CT) (2,700; 35-62)— "Where Go From Here" (20th) and "I'm From Missouri" (Par). Fine $12,500. Last week. "Pillow to Post" (WB) and 'Town Went Wild" (PRC), $8,500. Loew's (CT) (2,800: 35-67)—"Corn Is Green" (WB). Sturdy $14,500. Last week. "Incendiary Blonde" (Par), $9,OC0 for third week. Princess (CT) (2,300; 35-47)— "Fighting Guardsman" (Col) and "Gay Senorita" (Col). Solid $7,500, and holds. Last week. "Frozen Ghost" (U) and "Jungle Captive" (U), $5,000. 'Murder-Carle Det Leader; 43G .■--.--' Detroit, Oct. 9. "Murder He Says." at the Michi- gan with Frankie Carle band and others on stage, looks like the best bet currently. Otherwise;-'the first games of World Series here have' slowed up biz apparently. "BJood on Sun" is.solid on second week at the Palms-State, and an exception to downtrend. ; Estimates far This Week V United Artists (United Detroit) (3.- 000; 60-85 (—"Highness and Bellbov" (M-G) and "Hidden Eye" (M-G)'. Fine K19.000. Last Week, "Anclws A weigh" (M-G) and "Swing Shift Cinderella" (M-G) (4th wk), good $14,000. Braadway-Capitsl (United Detroit) (2,800: 60-85) — "Johnny Angel" (RKO) and "Radio St»rs Parade" (RKO). From Michigan, good $15.- 000. Last week. "You Came Along" (Par) and "Come Out Fighting" (Mono).'from Michigan. $13,500. Madison (United Detroit)—"With- out Love" (M-G) and "Flame Bar- bary Coast" (RKO). Fairish $5,400. Last week, "It's a Pleasure" (RKO' and "This Man's Navy" (Mono). $5.- 000. Michigan (United Detroit) (4^000: 00-90)—"Murder He Says" (Par) and Frankie Carle orch on stage. Wow $43,000. Lust week. "Johnny Angel" (RKO) and "Radio Stars Parade" (RKO),- fine $27,000. Palms-State (United Detroit) (3.- 000: 60-85)—"Blood on Sun" (UA) and "Phantom 42d St." (Mono) (2d wk ). Solid $19,000. Last week, great $24,000. nowntown (Balaban) (2,800; 60-90) —"Fatal Witness" (Rep) with Peggy Ryan. Mills Bros., Henny Yourtgman on stage. Fine $24,000. Last week. "Why Girls Leave Home" (PRC) plus "Miss America of 1945." "Miss Detroit," and johnny "Scat" Davis on stage, good $22,500. ; Adams (Balaban) (1.700; 60-85)— "Wonder Man" (RKO> and "Sgt. Mike" (Col) (4th wk). Steady $14,- 000 after neat $15,000 last week. Vox (Fox-Michigan) (5.000; 60-85) —"Over 21" (Col) and "Can't Do Without Love" (Col), and Dr. I. Q. on stage one night. Modest $27,000. Last week. "State Fair" (20th) and "River Gang" (U) (2d wk). fine $29,000 afler first week's sock $39,000. 'Christmas' Terrif 18C In Spotty K.C; 'Police' Bright 13G, 'Pride 14G Kansas City, Oct. 9. Despite dew screen fare at all the ideluxers here biz generally is spotty "Christmas in Connecticut." dualed with "Falcon in San Francisco" at the Orpheum. is tops by a wide mar- gin. "Pride of Uie^Marines." at the Newman, is next.best. .. ,'■.; .' Est'mates, for This Week Esquire, Uptown and Fairway (Fox-Midwest) (820. 2,043 ar.d 700: 40-001—"Mounted Police" (Par) (re- issue i. Bright $13,000. Last •; week. "State.Fair" (20th) (2d wk), greal $15,000. : Midland (Loew's) ,(3.500: 45-651— ' Twice Blessed'.' (M-G) and ' Be- witched'' (M-G). Modest $12,000. Last week. "Over 21" (Col t and "10c a Dance" (Col), lusty $17,000. and beyond hopes. • Newman (Paramount) (1.900: 4f>- 65 )—"Pride of Marines" (WB). Stout $14,000. Last week, "Incendiary Blonde" (Par) (3d wk.h nice $8,000. Orpheum (RKO ' < 1:500; 46-65) - "Cnrislinas in Conn." (WB) aiid "Palcon San Francisco" (RKOi. SoCko. $18,001). Last week. "Back to Bataan" (RICO) and "Mama Loves Papa" (RKO). big $14,000. Tower (FoWoffec i 12.100: 39-00) —"While Pongo" (PRC I and "F-iisy to Look At" ( 0 1 with vaude. Bi« $10,500. . Last week, "Caribbean M^s- tery" (20fh) and ".Midnight Mar- hunt" (Par; plus stage revue. $10,000. Waldorf Sock 125G, N.Y.; Joe' Big 26G at Pop Scale, Mild 8G, Roadshow, WTall40G,1)2dSt.'-Stagel00G,2d Broadway currently shows some slackening of pace by holdovers but these, together with new bills, still add up to a respectable gross total. Weather has' been generally favor- able, and the past weekend showed good strength In the sensational class among new arrivals is "Weekend at the Waldorf" which will end its first week tonight at around $125,000. "G.I. Joe" is day-and-dating in two-Times Square houses, the Globe and Gotham, with the policy continuous at the former while at latter, a smaller operation, picture is on a roadshow basis at advanced admissions. "Joe" is doing strongly at the Globe at an indicated $26,000 but at the Gotham it's "not doing well at only about $8,000. This does not include the $1,200 grossed on the special opening performance Friday nighf (5) which was for the benefit of the N. Y. National War Fund. "Joe" holds at both houses. Another major entry ot the past week was "Blithe Spirit" at the Win- ter Garden. Despite spotty notices it's heading* for approximately $40.- 000 or better, very good, and remains over. Ambassador, which came in with "Fighting Guardsman." is doing okay at $10,000 or near. At the little Rialio. "River Gang" is hitting a fast stride for the same amount. Although the picture recently fin- ished a sock 10-week engagement at 'Hie/Capitol. "Anchors Aweigh," on second run at the State, is piling 'em in for a probable big $37,000. House has Willie Howard, Mildred Bailey and Prof. Lamberii on stage; Holdovers are led by "House on 92nd St.", which is at the large Roxy with special edition of Copacabana Revue. Rosario and Antonio and Carl Ravazza. Second week, ended last night (Tues.), hit a mammoth $100,000. . Estimates for This Week Ambassador (Siritzky) (1.250: 65- $1.20)—"Fighting Guardsman" (Col). Doing satisfactorily at $10,000 or near, and holds. Last week, second for "Men in Diary" (U). light $5,000. Astor (City Inv.) (1.300; 70-$1.40) —"Wonder Man" (RKO) (18th wk). Looks to get good $24,000 tills week. Holds. Last week was $27,000. Capitol (Loew's) (4.820; 60-$l;10)— "Highness and Bellboy" (M-G ). with Gene Krupa orch. Senor Wences and Wesson Bros, in • person (2d wk). Tapering oft considerably but still very good at $71,000. Initial Week was excellent $46,000. Stavs on; .Criterion (Loew's) (1.700: 60-.S1.25) —"Shady Lady" (U) opens here to- day (Wed.). Concluding five days on fourth week Of "Lady on Train" <U>. ended last niaht iTues.) was a good $22,000. while full third stanza hit stout $32,000. Glob* (Brandt) (1.416: 70-$1.50i— "G. I. Joe" (UA). Doing strongly af indicated $26,000 o, belter. Holds: Is day-dating at Gotham, where on roadshow run. Globe had been closed down to permit redecoration. Gotham (Brandt) (900: *1.50-$2.40> —"G. 1. Joe" (UA). Disappointing on roadshow basis here, two shows daily and three on Saturdays-Sun- days, all seats reserved. Initial week's gross will he only about $8.- 000, but holds. Last week. "Wanderer of Wasteland" (RKO), was weak $6,500. Hollywood (WB) (1.499: 65-$1.10) —"Rhapsodv in Blue" (WB) (16th wk). Oft to it8,000 but okc on 15th frame through last night (Tues.). Last week was $22,600. Palarr (RKO) (1.700: 60-$1.20)— "George White's Scandals'' (RKO) opens today (Wed.) alter four line iuonev-makina weeks with "Back to Bataan" (RKO). finale being $17,000. the third round. $23,000. Parainuunt (Par I (3.664: 70-$1.20) —"Duffy's Tavern". (Par). Andrews Sisters. Tim Herbert and Vic Schoen orch (5th wk). Still big b.o.. fourth week, ended last night (Tues.). hav- ing been $70,000. the third $3O.Q00. Radio City Music Hall ( Rockefel- lers) (5.945: 60-$l.10)- "Weekend at Waldorf (M-G) and stapeshow. Terrific fi-om the gun. looking a smash $125,000 on first we,ek, and hoidin.L 1 . of course. Fourth week of "Vines Have Tender Grapes" (M-G ) was juicy $94,000. • Kialto (Mayer) (594: 35-85)— "River Gang" (U). Pulliaa stoutlv nl S10.000 and remains. Last week. "Isle: or Dead" (RKO) (4th wk I. okav $7,000. Kfvoli (UA-Par.) (2.092: 00-$1.25>— "Love Letters" :• (Par.)- )7th vk). • Continues <n draw heavily, this-w.-ek looking $46,000 or over.' Sixth flli- ished vcy strongly at $51,000. Re- mains- further. "Lost Weekend" (Par) is sl'Vlcrd next. Roxy (20t)i ) (5.886: 65-S1.10 )— "House on 92nd St." 120th). special edition Cooac;ibana Revue. Rosario ind AnConio. Carl. Ravazza (3d wk). Finished second" round last -ni«h> (Tues." at sock $100,000. Initial seven d-ivs hit huge $114,000. Stale I Loew's i (3.430: 43-$1.10i — "Anel'.ofs Aweigh"- (M*G> (2d •run). with Willie Howard, Mildred Bailey and Prof. Lamberti in person. Hit- ting on all sixes for a big $37,000. Last week, "You Came Along" (Par) (2d run) and Jimmie Lnnceford orch, plus Four Step Bros., hit nice $30,- 500. . Strand (WB) (2.756: 75-11.20)— "Mildred Pierce" (WB) and Russ Morgan orch, plus Three Stooges (2d wk). Holding up vigorously for probable $58,000, while initial week went to socko $69,500. Remains a third. ' Victoria (Maurer) (720; 70-$1.20)— "Fall of Berlin" (Artkino) (2d wk). Russian-made vvar doeumentary will get oke $13,000 on holdover, while first week reached a strong $23,000. Goes a third frame. Winter Garden (UA) (1.312: 60- $1.50)—"Blithe Spirit" (UA). Brit- ish-made, based on Noel Coward play, reopened this legit as a film house last week and got away stoutly despite mixed notices. Initial stanza should be a very strong $40,000 or over. Holds. 'Anchors' Husky 37>/ 2 G in PhiDy - Philadelphia. Oct. 9. Biz is healthy this week in PhiUy. Proem of "Anchors Aweigh" is standout at the Stanley, where"great week looms. Holdovers of "Love Letters," "State Fair" and "Rhapsody in Blue": all look big. Long-dark Erlanger, operated by William Gold-. man. bows tomorrow (Wed.) with "Wonder Man." Estimates for This Week Aldine (WB) (1,303; 40-85)—Jun- ior Miss" (20th) (3d wk). Fairish $8,200. Second week, bright $12,500. Arcadia (Sablosky) (700: 40-85)— "Highness and Bellboy" (M-G) (2d run) (2d wk). Nice oace at $7,500. Last week, hefty $8,000. Boyd (WB) (2.760: 40-85)—"Rhao- sody in Blue" (WB) (6th wk). Nice $15,500 for this canto. Last week, trim $17,800. Earle (WB) (2,760; 50-95)—"Radio Stars on Parade" (RKO) with stage show including Marylin Maxwell and Johnnie Johnston. Sturdy $27.- 500. Last week, "Gay Senorita" (Col) plus stage show headed by Martha "Raye. $25,500. Fox (Fox) (2,250;" 40-85)—"State Fair" (20th) (2d wk). Initial week under Fox operation (house trans- ferred last week from WB). Rugged $24,000. Opener was solid $31,000 plus nice $4,500 for Earle showing Sunday. - Karllon (Goldman) (1.000: 40-85) —"Incendiary Blonde" < Par 1 (2d run), Robust $9,000. Last week, "Along Came Jones" (RKO'. hot too forte at $5,800 for second run. Keith's (Goldman 1 (2.21)0; 40-85) —"Counter-Attack" (Col) (2d run). Pallid $3,500. Last week, "F.ast Si4e of Heaven" (U) and "Jmitalion of Life" (U) (reissues) (4th wk), rous- ing $6,000. Manhattan (WBi (4.092; 40-851— "Love Letters" (Par) (2d wk). Solid $35,000. Opeirer was strong $45,000. Stanley (WB) (2.760: 40-85)—"An- chors Awe ; gh" (M-G). Great $32,- 500 plus neat .$5,000 for Sabbath showing at Earle. Last week. "Crist- mas in Conn." (WBi, .fine $16,000 for fourth week. Stanton (WB) (1.475: 40- 351— "Paris Underground" (UA) (2d wk). Fair $9,000. Opener was big $14,500. 'STATE FAIR' $20,000 TOPS NEW WASH. FILMS Washington. Oct. 9. Holdovers will slow pace this week. Surprise of session is "It AH Came True," reissue at Metropoli- tan. "State Fail " is only big new? comer, shaping good at Palace. Estimates for Thin Week Capitol (Loesv) (3.434:, -44-72) — "Highness and Bellboy" (M-G) (2d Wk), plus vaude. Neat $22,000 after great $32,0(50 opener. Columbia (Loew > (1.234:. 44-72)— "You Came Along" (Par). Fancy $9,000. Last week. "Bell for Adano" ■ (20th), $7,000. Earle (WB ) (2.240; 30-90 i—"Rhap- sodv in Blyy^^WB i. Okay $19,500 after $20,000 opener, nice. Keith's (RKOl (1.800; 44-72' - "Shadv, Lady" (U).. Trim $10,000. List week. "Wcnder Man". (RKO) (3d wk), big $11,500. MetronoliUn (WB) 1.800: 14-72 i— "It All Came True" (WB) (reiss'-o). Surprisingly strong $12,000. Lust week. "Pride of Marir.es" (WB.) (2d wk). hot -S7.S0O. . Palace (Loev. ) (2.77K: 44-721~ "State Fair" l20th.\ Good $20,000 or over. Last week. "Anchors Aweigh" (M-G i (3d wk), rousing SHi.UOO. '»