Variety (Jul 1946)

12 PICTURE GROSSES Wednesday, July 31, 1916 Heat Hits L A.; Tears' $71,000 In 4 Spots, 'Bride' Offish 32^ in 3, larceny'-Prima 24G, 'Anna 56G in 3 Los Angeles. July 30. Overall first-run biz still/being hit by heat and outdoor attractions. New bills all under expectations, with "Green Years" running less than average on first week in four houses at $71,000. "Bride Wore Boots" light $32,500 in three spots, while "Larceny ' in Heart," with Louis Prima orch on stage, at Mil- lion Dollar is below hopes at $24,- 000 or near. Second frame of "Anna" in three spots good $56,000 on second and final week. "To Each His Own" in two houses, fair at $31,000. "Human Bondage." on week in three houses very light at $28,000. Estimates for This Week Belmont (FWC) (1,532; 50-$l)— "Green Years" (M-G). Oke $9,000. Last week, "Easy to Wed" (M-G) (4th wk). $2,400 on bio won". Beverlv Hills Music Hull iBlu- monfold-G&S) (824: 05-$l)—" Young Widow" (UA) (3d wk-6 days'). Suit Broadway Grosses Estimated Total Gross This Week $754,500 (Based on 17 theatres) Total Gross Same Week Last Year .$718,590 (Based on 15 theatres? Bette, IHusic Both Terrif 27G in D. C. Washington, July 30. Cool weather is redounding to the benefit of local boxofficcs. Pace- setters ore "Make Mine Music" and able $3,000. Last week, 'fair'$4,600. i "Stolen Life," both of which arc Carthay Circle (FWQ) 11,518; 50- $1)—"Smoky" < 20th) and "Shouldn't Happen to Dog" (20th) (3d wk-m.o.). Good $4,500. Last week, smart $5,800. Chinese (Grauman-WC) (2.048; 50-$l)—"Anna Smart $19,000. $25,300. r Downi-jwn i WB) very speedy, Estimates for This Week Earle (WB) (2,154; 44-85)—"Sto- len Life" (WB). Sock $27,000. Last ! week, "To Each His Own" (Par) . (2d wk), fair $14,000. KAYE KITES FRISCO TAKE BY BIG 42G San Francisco, July 30.' Local Shrine parades responsible for cutting down grosses though "Kid Brooklyn" overcoming oil handicaps a* terrific $42,000. Estimates for Last Week Golden Gate (RKO) (2,844; 60-95) —"Step by Step" (RKO), plus vaude headed by Bob Crosby orch, Non- chr.lants and Jeanne Blanche. Okay $29,000. Lftst week, "Without Reservations" (RKO) (3d wk), plus vaude headed by Freddie Slack orch and Ella Mae Morse, hefty $31,500.. Fox (FWC) (4,651; 55-85)—"Anna" (20th) (2d wk). Fair: $21,000. Last week, handsome $38,500. Warfleld (FWC) (2,656; 55-85)— "Kid Brooklyn" (RKO). Colossal $42,000. Last week, "Stolen Life" (WB). (3rd wk), lukewarm $15,000. Paramount (FWC) (2,646; 55-85)— "Stranger" iRKO) (2d wk). Poor $15,000. Last week, neat $27,000. St. Francis (FWC) (1,400; 55-85)— "Stolen Life" (WB) (m.o.). So-so $9,500. Last week, "O.S.S." (Par) I (m.o.), fair $8,000. State (FWC) (2,133: 55-85)—"Two Sisters" (M-G) <3rd wk) (m.o.). On five days fair $7,000. Last Week, oke $13,000. Orpheum (Blumcnfcld) (2,448; 55- 85)—"Night in Casablanca" (UA). Fair ,$19,000. Last week, "Lover Come Back" (U), sad $12,500. . ■'> United Artists (Bluincnfeld) (1.- 207; 55-85)—"Outlaw" (UA) (9th wk). Nice $11,000 after smooth $14,000 last week (8th). Detroit Setting Fast Pace; life 28G, Tomorrow,' 'Summer' 25G Each (20th) (2d wk). : Metropolitan (WB) (1,503; 44-70) Last week, fancy | _-i n old Sacramento" (Rep). Nice i at $8,500. Last week, "Janie Gets (1.800; 50-$l)— , Married" (WB) (m.o.), $0,500. wk). : slow "Human Bondage" (WB) (2d At S13.000, light. Last week $18,700. i Downtown Music Mall (Blumen- ■ feld) (872; 55-$D—"Young Widow" | (UA) (3d wk-6 days). Near $10,000, I oke. Last week, fair $13,400. j Egyptian <FWC) (1,538; 50-$l)— ' "Green Years" (M-G). Below aver-- age $16,000. Last week, "Easy to i Wed" (M-G) (4th wk-6 days), went | out with $6,500. .; ■■ . ■ El Hey (FWC) (861; 50-$l)— 1 "Bride Wore Boots" (Par). Oke! $7,000. Last week, "Stranger" (RKO) (3d wk), nifty $5,900. Four Star (UA-WC) (900; 50-85)— "Stranger" (RKO) (m.o.). Slow $4,- 500. Last week, "Portrait Maria" (M-G (2d wk-4 days), wealc $900. Guild (FWC) (968; 50-$l)—"Night Paradise" (U) and "Dressed to Kill" (U) (2d wk). Light $3,500. Last week, hefty $7,800. Hawaii (G&S-Blumenfeld) 1956; 50-$D—"Young Widow" (UA) (3d wk-6 days). Slow $3,500. Last wdck, light $5,100. ; '-' Hollywood (WB) (2,756; 50-$l)— "Human Bondage" (WB) (2d wk). Weak $7,500. Last week, slow $13,200. Hollywood Music Hall (Blumen- feld) (475; 65-85)—"Young Widow" (UA) (3d wk-6 days). Fair $3,000. Last week, okay $4,800. Loew's' Stole. lLoew-WC) (2,404; 50-$l) — '!Anna" (20th) (2d wk). Smooth $25,000. Last week, strong $35,300 but hurt by heat. Los Angeles (D'town-WC) (2,097; 50-$D—"Green Years" (M-G). Un- der average $32,000. Last week, "Easy Wed" (M-G) (4th wk), closed with $12,000. Million Dollar (D'town) (2,420; 55-85)—"Larceny in Heart". (PRC) with Louis Prima orch on stage. Only fair at $24,000. Last week, "Avalanche" (PRC) with Joe Liggins Honcydrippers, International Sweet- hearts Rhythm, and Wonderful Smith on stage, good $25,600. Orpheum (D'town-WC) (2,210; 55- $1)—"Bride Wore Boots" (Par) and "Queen Burlesque" (PRC.) Mild $18,- 000. Last week, "Stranger" (RKO) (3d wk), nice $9,300 on finale. Pantages (Pan) (2,812; 50-$l)— "Kid From Brooklyn" (RKO) (4th wk) and "Inside Job" (U). Fair $12,- 000 or near. Last week, with "Gentle- man Misbehaves" (Col) supporting, Paramount (F&M) (3,398; 50-$l)— "To Each His Own" (Par) and "Boy, Girl. Dog" (Film Classics) (2d wk). Light $17,000. Last week, only aver- age $25,600. heat hurting some. Paramount Hollywood (F&M) (1,- 451; 50-$l)—"To Each His Own" (Par) (2d wk). Good $14,000. Last week, not up to expectations but still good $15,900. RKO Hlllstreet (RKO) (2,890; 50- 80)—"Kid From Brooklyn" (RKO) Mth wk) and "Inside Job" (U). Off at $12,000. Last week, with "Gentle- man Misbehaves" (Col) supporting, oke $16,800. Rltz (FWC) (1,370; 50-$l)—"Night Paradise" (U) and "Dressed to Kill" (U) (2d wk). Neat $4,500. Last week, snappy. $9,400. United Artists (UA-WC) (2,100; 50-$D—"Night Paradise" ,(U) and "Dressed to Kill" (U) (2d wk). Near $8,000, oke. Last week, strong $16,500. Uptown (FWC) (1.719; 50-$D— "Anna" (20th) (2d wk). Sturdy $12,- 000. Last week, sock $16,000. Vogue (FWC) (885: 50-85)—"Bride Wore Boots" (Par). Oke $7,500. Last week, "Stranger" (RKO) (3d 1 wk), neat $5,800. Wilshlre (FWC) (2,296, 30-$D— "Green Years" . (M-G) Keith's (RKO) (1,838; 44-80)— "Make Mine Music" (RKO). Ter- rific $27X100. and holds. Last week, "Lover Come Back" (U), moderate $13,000. Capitol (Loew) (3,434; 44-80)— "Diary of Chambermaid" (UA), with vaude. Fine $26,000. Last week, "Centennial Summer" (20th) (2nd wk), excellent $25,000. Palace (Loew) (2,370; 44-70) — "Easy to Wed" (M-G) (2nd wk). Handsome $18,000. Last week, smash $29,000. Columbia (Loew) (1,263; 44-70)— "Green Years" (M-G) (m.o.) (2d wk). Good $7,500. Last week. $10,- 500. 'WED' SOCK $28,000, 'HEARTS' 6G, L'VDLLE Louisville, July 30. State is way out in front this week with "Easy to Wed" going to town for sock $28,000. Looks like another stanza in the offing. "Our Hearts Growing. Up" and "Swing Parade 1946" are strong at the Strand. Sun- ny Dunham's orch and stage revue helped biz at the' National for three days, but crime films balance of the week not so forte. Estimates for This Week Brown (4th Avc.-Locw's) (1,000 40-60) — "Without Reservations' (RKO) (m.o.). Had brisk opening two days, but slackened over Sun- day (28). Looking for medium $5,000 Last week "Whistle Stop" (UA) and "Blithe Spirit" (UA) (m.o.) meagre $3,000. Kentucky (Switow) (1,200; 30-40) —"Sentimental Journey" (20th) and "Hoodlum Saint" (M-G). Oke $1,800, Last week, "Virginian" (Par) and "Seventh Veil" (U); same. State (Loew's) (3,300; 40-60) "Easy to Wed" (M-G), Sock $28,000 and may hold. Last week, "Green Years" (M-G) and "Blondic's Lucky Day" (Col), fair $16,000. Mary Anderson (People's) (1,100: 40-60) — "Stolen Life" (WB) (3d wk). Holding up well in face of terrif opposition for fairish $4,000 Last week (2d) robust $5,000. National (Standard) (2,400: 40-60) —"I Ring Doorbells" (PRC) and Sunny Dunham's orch split with "March of Crime" (Indie) and "I Met Murderer" (Indie). Bulk of biz brought in by stage fare, with four days of crime films n.s.h. Looks neat $9,000. Last week, "How Do You Do" (PRC) and John Calvert Magic Show, split with "Last Chance" (M-G), same. Rlalt© (Fourth Avenue) (3.400; 40- 60)^"WeU Groomed Bride" (Par), and "They Made Me Killer" (Par). Slow paced for. mild $12,000. Last week, "Without Reservations" (RKO) strong $17,000. Strand (Fourth Avenue) (1.400; 40-60) — "Our Hearts Growing Up" (Par) and "Swing Parade 1946" (Mono), Healthy $6,000; Last week, "Strange Triangle" (20th) and "Yank in London" (20th),. slow $3,000. INDPLS. SPOTTY BUT 'WED' TERRIFIC'22G Indianapolis, July 30, Film grosses highly variable here again this week, with "Easy to Wed'.' hitting one of the season's top fig- ures at Loew's, while "Falcon's Alibi," with Jerry Wald orchestra and Roddy MacDowall on the stage at the Circle, and "To Each His Own" at the Indiana are only fair. Pull of outdoor competition still is keenly felt by all but the strongest attrac- tions. Estimates for This Week Circle (Katz-Dolle) (2,800; 46-74) "Falcon's Alibi" (RKO), with Jerry W.ald .orch., Roddy MacDowall. others, oh stage. Offish $18,000. Last week, "It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog" (20th), with Tony Pastor band on stage, average $19,500. Indiana (Katz-Dolle) (3,300; 40-60) —"To Each. His Own" (Par). Fair $13,000. Last week, "Cluny Brown" (20th), thin $9,500. Loew's (Loew's) (2,450; 40-60)— 'Easy to Wed" (M-G). Terrific $22.- 000. Last week, "Green Years" (M- G) and "Walls Tumbling Down" (Col), hefty $18,400. Lyric (Katz-Dolle) (1,600; 40-60) "Shock" (20th) and "Strange Trian- gle" (20th). Tepid $6,000. Last week, "Stolen Life" (WB), dandy $7,000 on moveover from Indiana. oke. Last week, "Easy to Wed" (M-G) (4th wk), slow $4,200. Wllsblre (FWC) (2,296; 50-$D— "Human Bondage" (WB) (2d wk). Only $7,500, flow. Last week, only fair at $12,800. Laurel (Roseher) (835; $1.80-2.40) —"Henry V" (UA) (7th wk). Steady At- $14,000 $12,000. Last week, steady $13,900, 'Passage' 17G, Balto; W24G, 'Bondage' 18G Baltimore, July 30; Strong product is helping to lift b.o.'s'out of the doldrums of recent weeks. Very solid is "Easy to Wed," at Loew's Century as is "Of Human Bondage," at the Stanley. Extra- strong advance ballyhoo for "Canyon Passage," at Keith's, getting results there. Estimates for This Week Century (Loew's-UA) (3,000; 20- 60)—"Easy to Wed" (M-G). In fine shape at resounding $24,000. Last week, "Young Widow" (UA) fared rather well, at $13,600. Hippodrome (Rappaport) (2,240 20-70)—"Make Mine Music" (RKO and vaude (2d wk). Off on second sesh at $13,000 after okay initial round to $17,200. Keith's (Schanberger) (2,460; 20, 60)—"Canyon Passage" (U). Strongly sold in advance and paying off at $17,000. Last week, second of "O.S.S.' (Par), held fairly well at $9,100. Little (Rappaport) (306; $1.80 $2.40)—"Henry V"- (UA) (2d wk). 'radically capacity both matinee and evening with figure staying at $7,400. Local Theatre Guild legit subscrip tion list responding nicely and con tinned raves from critical front helping. , Mayfair fHicks) (980; 25-55)— "Avalanche" (PRC). Mild response at $3,500. Last week, "Dressed to Kill" i.trj .was slightly better at $3,700. New (Mechanic) (1,800; 20-60)— "Centennial Summer" (20th) (3d wk). Winding up at fairish $8,000 after steady previous sesh of $11,400. Stanley (WB) (3,280 ; 25-74)—"Of Human Bondage" (WB). Solid week- end pointing to fine $18,000 and a sure h.o. Last week, second of "To Each His Own" (Par), strong $14,300. Valencia (Lbew's-UA) (1,860; 20- 80)—"Young Widow" (UA) (m.o.). Drawing house average of $4,000. Last week, "Green Years" (M-G), in second week of moveover from previous two rounds in downstairs Century, held well at $4,600. Key City Grosses ■ • Estimated Total Gross This Week ....... .$2,928,2»e (Based on 20 cities, 175 thea- tres, chiefly ilrst runs, including N. Y.) Total Gross Sam* Week Last Year ... .$2,796,4M (Based on 21 cities, 173 theatres) 'Blonde'-Jones 42G, Philly; lef 33G Philadelphia, July . 30. Van Johnson and Spike Jones share boxofflee honors .this sesh. Jones' band is on Earle stage with Bamboo Blonde" and. making, the wickets roll despite midsummer heat Johnson's "Easy to Wed" gar- nering second money. Rest of dc- luxers doing spotty biz. Estimates for This Week Aldlne (WB) (1,303; 42-89) — "Boy's Ranch" (M-G). Slim $8,500. Last week "Night Paradise" . (U) better at $11,500 plus fairish $2,000 for one-day stand at Earle. Arcadia (Sablosky) (700; 42-89)— Janie Gets' Married" (WB) (2d run). Mild $4,700. Last week, "Well Groomed Bride" (Par) okay $7,000 for second run. Boyd (WB) (2,350; 42-89)—"With- out Reservations" (RKO). Oke $23,- 500. Last week, "Of Human Bond- age" (WB) (2d wk) blah $14,500. Earle (WB) (2,760; 52-99)—"Bam- boo Blonde" (RKO) and Spike Jones orch. Smash $42,000. Last week's take was big $33,500 for "She Wrote Book" (U), with Carmen Cavallero band on stage. Fox (20th) (2,250; 42-89)—"Cen- tennial Summer" (20th) (3d wk). Slowing down to fair $17,000. Sec- ond week nifty. $26,000. KaTlton (Goldman) (1,000; 42-89) —"Cluny Brown" (20th) (2d run). Fair • $6,500. Last week "Hearts Growing Up" (Par) (2d run) so-so $6,500. Keith's (Goldman) (2,200; 42-89)— "Heartbeat" (RKO) (2d run). Poor $4,500. Last week, "Renegades" (Col) mediocre $5,800 for second run. Mastbaum (WB) (4.387; 42-89)— "Stolen Life" (WB) (4th wk). Still holding up okay at $18,500. Last week, neat $23,000. Stanley (WB) (2,950; 42-89) — "Easy to Wed" (M-G). Hefty $33,000. Last week, "Green Years'. (M-G) wound up third week with fairish $16,500. Stanton (WB) (1,475; 42-89) — ■'Young Widow" (UA). Jane Russell failing to draw the curious at mild $11,000. Last week, "Tarzan Leopard Woman" (RKO) slow $8,500 for sec ond week. NIGHT -INK SPOTS SOCK 37G, SEATTLE Seattle, July 30. The heat wave is beating the grosses at most houses. Blue Mouse has "Well Groomed Bride" on ex- tended run, while Liberty is on 2d week with "Renegades." Without Reservations" is hot enough for hold- over at the big-seater Fifth; ditto for "O.S.S." at Music Hall. Estimates for This Week Blue Mouse (H-E) (800; 45-80)— "Well Groomed Bride'* (Par) and "Devil's Mark" (Col). Good $8,000 or over. .Last week, 2d of "Cluny Brown" (20th) (six days), slow $3 800. Fifth Avenue (H-E) (2,349; 45-8ff) —"Without Reservations" (RKO) (2d wk). Expected $8,500 for five days big after immense $15,300 last week. Liberty (J&vH) (1.650; 45-80)— "Renegades" (Col) and "Blondie's Lucky Day" (Col) (2d wk). Headed for $6,500, fair. Last stanza, good $8 700. Music Box (H-E) (850; 35-80)— "Bascomb" (M-G) -and VDing Dong Williams" (RKO) (4th wk). Hitting around $5,000, fair, while $5,600. last week (3d). Musle Kali (H-E) (2,200; 45-80)- "O.S.S." (Par) and "Strange Tri- angle" (20th) (2d wk). Anticipated $9,000, good. Last week' this pair got great $14,800. Orpheum (H-E) (2,600; , r >5-$l) "Her Adventurous Night" (U), with Ink Spots on stage. Looks for terrific $37,000, house record. Last week (45 80), "Lover Come Back" (U) ahc "Inner Circle" (Rep), nine days, not so. hot $8,100. Palomar (Sterling) (1,350; 45-80) (Continued on page 21) Detroit, July 30. No complaints about business here this week although a few new shows are somewhat under hopes. "Stolen Life," "One More Tomorrow" arid Centennial Summer," which head dual bills, are all strong. Estimates for. This Week Michigan (United Detroit) (4,034; 60-85)—"Stolen Life" (WB) and "Shadows Over Chinatown" (Mono) (2d wk). Stout $28,000. Last week, same, program pulled $35,000. Palms-State (United Detroit) (2,- 976; 60-85)—"One More Tomorrow" (WB) and "South of Monterey" (Mono). Swell $25,000. Last week, "Virginian" (Par) and "Bamboo Blonde" (RKO) (3d wk), okay $17,- 000. Fox (Fox-Michigan) (4,049; 60-85) —"Centennial Summer" (20th) and "Mysterious Intruder" (Col) (2d wk). Strong $25,000. Last wock same setup was socko,$42;000. , Downtown (Balaban) (2,083; V0-95) —"She Wrote Book" (U), with the Vagabonds, Dick Buckley, Charles "Dizzy" Smith and others on stage. Tepid $22,000. Last week, "Rainbow Over Texas" (Rep) with "Sugar Chile" Robinson and others on stage, good $31,000. United Artists (United Detroit) H.- 941; 60-85)—"Make Mine Music" (RKO) and "Falcon's Alibi" (RKO) (2d wk). Socko $25,000. Last week, same program was terrific $31,000. Broadway-Capitol (United Detroit) (3,000; 60-85)—"The Vireinian" (Par) and "Bamboo Blonde". (RKO) (m.o.). Fair $14,000. Last week, "Hoodlum Saini" (M-G) and "The French Key" (Rep), $12,000. Adams (Balaban) (2,963; .60-85)— "She Wolf London" (U> and "The Unknown" (Col). Tepid $10,000. Last week, "Dark Corner" (20th) and Colonel Effingham's• Raid" (20th), oke $10,000. ... Madison (United Detroit) (1,858; 40-55)—"Scarlet Street" (U) and "Abilene Town" (UA). Good $3,000 for 3 days. Last week. "Ziegfcld Fol- lies" (M-G) and "Behind Green Lights" (20th h strong $5,000 for 4 days. Ms Hold Down Boston; 'Renegades' 31G, 2 Spots; 'Anna' Stout 28G,.2d Boston, July 30. Holdovers keeping takes down this week though exceptionally, com- fortable outdoor weather is also contributing to downbeat on gross. "Renegades,"- day-date at State- Orphcum, is chief new bill but dis- appointing. "Anna," "Stranger" and "Henry V" leading h.o. pack. Estimates for This Week Boston (RKO) (3.200; 50-$1.10)— "Stranger" (RKO) (2d wk). plus Johnny Desmond, Pled Pipers, Herb Shriner, others on stage. Dropped to $30,000, still pretty good. First nabbed $38,000, great, with Shep Fields orch. Esquire (M-P) (1,200; $2.40)— "Henry V" (UA) (17th wk). Fig- ured on washing out this week but lift to $8,000 forced hanging on an- other week or so. Last week $7,000. Fenway (M-P) 1,375; 40-80)— "Our Hearts Growing Up" (Par) and "Pass Key Danger" (Rep). So- so $6,000. Last week "Well Groomed Bride" (Par) (2d wk), $5,500. Majestic (Brand-Mage) (1,500; 40- 80)—"Spectre Rose" (RepT and "Gay Cavalier" (Mono) (2d wk). Sagging to $6,009 after okay $8,000 on first. Memorial (RKO) (2,900; 40-80)— "Make Mine Music" (RKO) and "Her Adventurous Night" (U). Opens today (30). Last week "Kid Brooklyn" (RKO) and "Danger Woman" (RKO), Ave days, of fourth week, $17,000. Third was $25,000. Metropolitan (M-P) (4,367; 40-80) —"Anna" (20th) and "Deadline Murder" ,(Mono) (2d wk). Stout $28,000 after great $32,000, first. Orpheum (Loew) (2,900: 40r80)— "Renegades" (Col) and "Blondie's Lucky Day" (Col). Fair $21,000. Last week "Two Sisters" (M-G) (2d wk), $20,000. Paramount (M-P) (40-80)—"Our Hearts Growing Up" (Par) and "Pass Key . Danger" (Rep). Only middling at $13,000. Last week "Well Groomed Bride" (Par) (2d wk), $9,000. State (Loew) (3,000; 40-80)— "Renegades" (Col) and "Blondie's Lucky Day" (Col). Pretty slow $10,000. Last week "Two Sisters'* (M-G) (2d wk), $12,000. Translux (Translux) (900; 30-74) , —"Man Who Dared" (Col)- and "Devil's Mask" (Col). Okay $5,000. Last week "Strange Impersonation'' (Rep) and "Neath Brooklyn Bridge" (Mono), $4,500. Tremont (Brand-Mage) (1.500; 40^80)—"Spectre Rose" (Rep) and "Gay Cavalier" (Mono) (2d wk). Okay $7,500 after good $9,000 first.