Variety (Apr 1947)

W^fHhiay, April 16, lUl 11 Weem^Bakerllii'WakeUp'TallSOe In Chi; Ue' Wow 2^ 'CM! 216 Ohioago, April IS. Plenty of holdovftrs h«r« tWa week, and they're faolding up in sur- prisingly fine fashion. Best new anti-y is "Wakft Uj£> and Dream" ■which is being boosted by Ted Weems band and Bonnie Baker on stag* to a solid $fiO,OQO at th» briental. "California" 1« barely nic« with $27,000 at the Stat«-I*ls« but "Lady in Lake" looka to big f^QOO at the United Artist*. Aca holdovers are "Trail Street" with $22,000 at the Palaae and "Nora Prentiss" with same amount at th« smaller Roosevelt. "S9a Hawk" and '''Sea Wolf" two rei33ues, are sur- orisingly strong at ♦iO.OOO for «te Hialto. "Suddenly If* Spring," with Ge6rgie Price heading stagetoill, is looking for trim $50,000 or better »t the Chicago for second week. Estimates, for Week Apollo »(B&K) (WOO; f5)~.'Jol- son .gtijry" (Col) (im ■wJO. ftUBW- ing to $15,000 after $l7jmim£ uriek. ClUcaeo (B&K) (3,900; p)—"Sud- denly Spring" (Par) with QMrfie Price heading stag© {2d wk). Good $50,000 or better. laasl -weeJj, stout $58,000. GarJiek (B&K) (800; 85)—"Rue Madeleine" (20th) (4tli wk). B'dl- , ing oft to $14,000 after fancy $17,0?5O last week. Grand (B&K) (1,600; 95)— -Smash-Up" (U) (4th wk). ©otog okay in final stanza with $18,000 After sock $20,000 last week. OHenlal (Essaness) (3,$00; 65-95) —'•Wake Up, Dream" (5*«i) with Ted Weems oreh, Bonnie Bakpr heading stageshow. Solid $50,000 or near. Last week, "District At- torney" (Col) with Vaiwim Monroe orch on stage, rousing $55,000. Palace (RKO) (2,500: 95)—"Trail . Street" (RKO) and "Miss Big" (U) (id wk). Showing surprising strength to hit around $32,0t)0 on holdover stanza after stiu-dy $24,000 opener. Blalto findie) (1,700; 65-95)—"Sea Hawk".(WB) and Wolf" (WS) (reissues). Great $19,000 or close. Last week, "thief of Bafijad" (fC' knd "Murde.r Diamond How" (^C) (reissues), $7,000. Roosevett (B&K) (1,500; 95)— 'Wora Prentiss" (WB) (id wk). Strong $22,000. Last week, $26,000.- St«te-Lkke (B&K) (2,700; 95W "Galifprnia" (Par), NIpp $i'?,000 or better. Last week, "Yearling" CM-(Sl) !fth wk), $19,00ft. Unltea Artists (B&K) (1.700; 95) T^"Lady in Lake" (M-®). Looks to hit big $24,000 or 86*^^^ Lasrt week, : "Secret Heart" (M-fe) (3d wk), \ $11,000. Woods (Essaness) /(1,200; 85-$1.8.0) —"Best Years" (RK<3) (17th wk). Styl hefty at $27,00'Q, ajid stays on.. Last week, practieally the Same. George Cohan, Jr., Tilts 'Rose'Big lOfi, Prov.; 'Affair' Strong at 24G Providence, April 15. State's "Macomber Affair" lead.s the list of new fitos. Strand's "Cali- fernia" is nice. Debut ol George M. Cohan, Jr., on Fay's stage is upping ' Apache Rdse" to gre&test bic. in years. Estimates ior VMs Week , Albee (RKO) (2,200; 90-$1.50)— "Best Years" (RKO) (Ith wk). Still hot at $23,000. Third was woW $30,000. ^ Carlton (Fay-Loew) (1,400; 44-65) —''Destry Rides Again" (U) and "When Daltons Rode" (U) (Re- issues). Happy $7,()00. Last week, 'Les Miserables" (Mfti) and "Stan- ley Livingstone'^ (gOth) (reissues), $6,500. . „ Fay's <Fay) (1,400; 44-65)— ':Apache Rose*^ (Rep) and George M. Cohan, Jr.. heading vaude. The Cohan name is packing them in to give this house a strong $10,000, best 111 years here. Last week, "Margie" (20th) and vaude, $7,500. _ Majestic (Fay) (2,200; 44-65)— ■Pursued" (WB) and "]Min.sti-el Day,s'- (WB) (2d wk). Holding up splendidly at $16,000. Last week, great $20,000. _Mclropolitan (Snider) (3,100; 44- 6o (—"Stairway to Heaven" (UI) and Vacation Days" (Mono) (2d wk), Not bad $10,000. First week hit nice $1.-),000, State (Loew) (3,200; 44-65)—■Ma- comber Affair" (IJ-G) (UA) and PUgruTi Lady" (Rep). Nifty $24.- 000. Last week, "Happened In Bi-ooklyn" (M-G) and "Larceny in Heart ' (PRC), nice $24,500. jSlrand (Silverman) (2,200; 44-05) — 'California" (Par). SedOnd wc'k opened , Monday (14). First wcok }vas nice $ 1 5,000. La.st wePk. „Udie,s' Man" (Par) and "Seven Saved'<Par), $14,000. Ksi ted Total Gross #o«k .......,...|rt5»,5M (P(um on 19 theotres) liMtt fewr ......|%*5,5M cBofe<t onti theatres) TearBng'Iham WaMngton, April 15, Bu<i)aess olieMng niaely in the downtown sector, a consid«riible share coming from the tourigt trade which has been big during the past weeli. »"Yearling" is smash »t the Palace to paee the town. "Red HQUse" ulus \»\nie also is bu(. "Best YjBirs" Will hit strong $36i000 tEi two (20th) (2d run). 'kstiiiisifes («r Tliis Week; CaMtot (Loew's) (3,434; 44-§.0)— T jHouse" (tJA) plus vaude. Stout .. 00. La|t w6ek, 'TO » Yours" ) with vaude, only $23,00(). jMigBJlbia (Loew's) (1,283; 44-70) —"Favorite fanelte" (Far) (2d rm). Nice |ll OOP. Last week, ""Rue MMSleine*^ (20" ' fair ^»0O. Earle (WB) (2,154; 44-86)—"Pur- sugt" (WB) (2a wk). Moderate $17^00p ffter big $24,000 first Stanza. &<im» (RKO) (1.638; 96-$l.SO)— "Best Years" <RJ60) (5th wfi). On upbeat at $28,000 aftffl: nice $25,00^ last fsjanz?. Continues. lifttle (SJillgr) (265; $1.20-*2,40)— ?fS?y 7" (UA) (23d wk). 6kay $4,5tfO, Lagt weeJs, 4ittq., ltietropoUta,n (WbV (1.153; 44-70) —"Bedelia" (£-L). Rousing $12,000, not so bad since thrown ih at last rnoment. Last wegk, "Guilt Janet Anngs" (Col), $13,fi00. Petejie (Loew's) (2,370; 44-70)— Yearling" (M-G). Smash $80,000, Md holds L§st week, ''Happened in Brooklyn" (M-G), ,Po,Q06 Bepnblle (District "rheatres) (1,- 250; 90-$1.50)—"Best Years" (RKO) i«S fh^.J^'m. Last week, h'g ,|l*-0»»- Theatre outers ex^Iu- s'Vel^ to Negro trade and. is the £rst of ^that type to t^ke on "Years" dey- aate with another house on an ex- perimental 'basis. H.O.*s Slow Down Balto; *TraiF-Vaude Fine $17,000 Baltimore, April 15. With most of the downtowners holdovei% business here is neverthe- l<te3 steady. Only newcomers, "Ttail Street," at the combo Hippodrome, and "Macomber Affair," at loew's Century, are drawing some trade, and of the repeaters "Red House" is tar- ing unusually well at the IMayfiiir. EstiiBKtes {or Tliiis Week Centary (Loew's-UA) (3.000; 20-80) —"Macomber Affair" (XTA), Pleas- mg $16^000, Last week, "Ifeppened in Brooklyn" (M-Cr), not quite up to hopes at $14,d00. ' Bipp*droiB« (Rappaport) (2,240; 25-70)-T-"Trail Street" (RKO) plus vaude. Nice $17,900. Last week, "Jojjnny O'clock" (Col) plus vaude, steady $15,600. , KeWli's (Schanberger) (2,46(H 20- 6»)---"Song of Shehei:aza.de^ iVh Opening today (Tttas.) after two weeks of "Suddenly Spring* (Pat}; 5||<^ was nice $9,800, sind first was Sl«yf»Jr (Hicks) (980; 25-55)—"Red House" (DA) (?d wk). Holding very well at $6,000 after tasty $8,800 opener. New (Mechanic) (1,800; 20-80)— "Carnival Costa Rica" (20ai> (M wk). Okay $8,000 alter bright $930 second fr'aBRe. SfaiBleyTwiB) (3,280; 25-75)—"Pur- sued" (WB) (ad wk). Holding well at $12,000 after trim $18,400 first stan:^. X9va (Rappaport) <l,600; 90-$1.50) Tr-"B«st Years" (R^O) (4th wk). Stea^ $16,000 after $17,0iHHast week. 'way Tapm From Easter Splurge 'Smash^'-Ci^at Socb $97j Traff 3^ Eadi; A.&C. 21G Seattle M 'Stng' Lusty at 156; 'Chas*' (h^ SG, 'Band' Slow at Sf G Seattle, April 16. Best new film tliis week is "Song of Schaheraeade." Flook of hold- over,-! and reissues will dull overall total and new.pietures generally are not holding up. "Jolsoa Story" ran 19 weeks at the LibiK'ty, a record. Estimates for This Week e iHoiise gi-E) (800; 45-80)— (WK(J) and "(Cigarette (TSol) (m,o.>. (md $5,000. Last wiek, "Favprite Byunette (Par) (5th wk), neat $8,000 in 10 days. Fifth Avenue (H-E) (2,349; 45-80) — '^Alexander's SagtfiM Bapd" (apth) (reissue). Sl.ftW 03O<f- tast week, "Lpcket" ClSgO) and "Cigar- ette Girr (Col). $10,500. Libemtr (J&vH) (1,650; 45-80) — "•me Ghasg" (UA) and "Bjondie's Holiday" (Col), fairish $8,Ql)0. La.st week, "Jolson Story'' (Col) (15th wk), solid $8,800. Music Box (H-E) (800; 45-80) — "Boomerang" (20thl Snd "Susie Steps Out" (UA) (m.Q.V. Nice $5,000. Last week. "I'lJ Be Yours" (U) and "Back Lash" (20th) (.2d wk), $3,400. Music Hall I H-E) (2,300; $l-$i:50) —•%est Years" (R^ m wk>. Giant $16,000 after $21,000 last ses- sion. Orpheum <H-El (2,600; 45-80) — "Song of Schtteraza.de'' (IT). Great $13,000. Last week, "-'■,'fflr Nora Prentiss' (WB), $10,^00. PalOMftr (Sterling) (1,350: 45-80) —"Devil on Wheels" (PRC) plus vaude. Good $'6,5CiO. La.st w6ek. "We^t of Jiodge City" (Col), and "3 oh Ticket" (PSC) plus $B)iley Bur- nette heading vau^e, $8,5.00. Paramount IH-E) {?,039; 45-8.0)— '■Love Laughs Andy H^rdy" (M-G) Jind "Alias Mr. Twilight" (Col). Thin $6,U00. Last wesk, "Bjiomerang" iSffith) and "Susie Steps Out" (UA), okay $11,000, , ^ Hoosevelt (Sterling) (800: 45-80 )— "Nora Prentiiis" (WB) (m.o.). Good $4,000. La.st week, "Humoresque" (WB) (m.o.), fair $3,000. Winter Garden (Sterling) (800: .?!5-,^0i—"Undercurrent" (M-G) and •■MiA5 Pilgrim" (20th) (3d run). p.uU .$2,500. Last week, -"Time, Plate. Girl" (WB) and "ShOw-Off" (M-Q) 1,3d rum, $2,700. Detroit, April 15. Boasted by Vaughn Monroe band on stage, "Ladies' Man" at the Mich- igan is fpr ahead of any other combo here this week. At the fiowntown, "Best y^s" is hdildiMt over with stroijg business, as is "Egg and V at the Fox. Estimates for This Week Adams (Balaban) (1,740; 70-96)— "Stairway to Heaven" ttj> Cad wk). Tepid $10,000. Last week, strong $15,000. Broadway-Capitol (United De- troit) (MM; 'tS-95)—"Fworite Bru- nette" (Par) (m.o.) and "Bed Rouse" (UA) (2d wk). Stout $16,000. La.st Visek. "Red House" (UA) and "Renegade Girl" (SG), loud $18,000. Dowfitown (Balaban) (2,683'^ $1- $1.30)—"Best'Years" (RKO) (2d wk). Soeko $30,000. Last week, smash $.46,000. • fox (F6x-]Michigan) (5,100; 70-95 > —"Egg and f' (If) (2d wk). Good $17,000. Last week strong,$38,000, Madison (United tjetroit) (1,866; 50-60) — "Notorious" (RiteO) and ''Susie Steps Oiit" (UA). fine $2,50O in, 3 days. Last we4K, 'Noeturne" (Tj^KO) and "Shadow Woman" (W|), $%iOOin 3 days. mdmin (Uniter Detroit) (4,039; M-$l) — "Ladies' Man" (Ijf) with vatJghn Monroe orch on stffie, "Ter- rlSc $48,{R)0. Last week, 'Faiv.orite Brunette" (Par) and Seven Were Saved" (Par) (2d wk), ly.sty $25,000. Palms-Slate (tjnited Detrmt) (2,- S76: 7Q.-95) — "gtallioo Road* (WB) and 'Tear in the Nilght" (Par). Fancy $"^1000, Last week, "Hap- peiied in Brooklyn" (IVt^©) and "Lit- tle Mister Jim" (M-G) (2d wk), fine $18 0^)& Uqited Artists tUnited Detr(jit) (1.941; 70-96)—"Nora ^'rentiss" (wB) and '■Spoilers of iSfbrth" (Rep) (2d wfe). Okay $14,000. Last week, sock $2'0,oqo. larrij^e' $12,500, Mont'I Montreal, April 15. Holdovejcs predominate here this staiizi!. "Perfect Marriage" and '■ffScturne" both wHl shape up weD. Estimates for This Week Capitol iCt) (?.700; 35-63)—"Fa- von'fe Brunette" (Par) (2d wk). F'ine $13,5S& after big $15,700 first Imperial (CT) (1,850; 30-50) — "Ai'izona" (Gol) and "Texas" (Col) (reissues). Trim $4,500. Last week, "Saiihelor's Daughters" (UA) and -Rolling Home" (Gol), nice $5,000, Loew's (CT) (2,800; 3.5-67) — '■Razor's Edge" (20th) (2d wk). Sturdy $14,000 after wow $16,000 opener. Palace (CT) (2,300; 35-63)—"Per- fect Marriage" (Par). Good $12,500. Last week, "Humoresque" (WB), ^3,000, Princess (CT) (2.300; 35-53)— "Nocturne" (ftKO and "My Dog lliep" (SG). Stout $8,000. Last week, ■^OBg of South" (RKO) and "Likelv Stoy" (Rl^O), $7,a(|.0. Grdss«i Ar«i N«t Film gross estimates, as re- ported herewith from the vari- ous key cities, are net, i.e., with-' out the 20% tax. Distributors share on net take, when playing persentage, hence ■the estimated figures are net income. . The parenthetic admission prices, however, as indicated, in* elude the U.S. amusement tax. Broadway first^runs we feeling the pineh of several advers(» busi- ness factors this week, the result being a dip frflm the bullisH Easter week session at most theatres. State income taK deadliht, a rainy Mon- day (14), publicity over smallpox spread and end of the Easter school vacation all are cdntributmg to slight and not surprising decline. •Holdovers and longruns that were hypoed by Easter week crowds es- pecially are feeling the affiah tone. However, this is not keeping "Smash-Up" and Xavier Cugat band heading stagebill. at the Capitol, from landing a smash $87,000. And it is not hurting another newcomer, "Mons. Verdoux". to any great ex- tent. New Charlie Chaptitt vehicle looks to bit fahrly good $30,000 or near ox>ening week at the Broadway, formei- legit house. • , Another new entry, "Trail Street." will do a good $30,000 at the Palace. "Buck Privates Come Home," n^ew Abbott-CosteRo comedy, is eoly fairly niee With $21,009 at th* Wm- ter Garden, Standout again is the Music Hall, with "Late George Apley" and Eas- ter stageshow. In fourth round, it oohtinues big with $140,000 this week and stays one more. "Egg and I" is set to open on April 24 at the Hall. Paramount will show strong $80,000 for fourth week of "Favorite Brunette" and Jtomy Dorsey heading stage show. House brings in "Calcutta" on AprE 23. "Farmer's Daughter'' climbed to sturdy $39,000 for third round at the Rivofi. But holdovers at tte Strand. Park Avenue, Globe aod Hollywood were con.siderably off from previous week's totals. Stale held to great $31,000 or bet- ter .for second week bl "Mighty McGurk" and Mickey Rooney and revue on stage, making giant $76,000 for the two stanzas, Roxy brings in ''Alexander's Rag- tune Band," reissue, today (Wed.) after nearly three fairly gQpd weeks with "Carnival in (Costo. Rica" snd stageshow headed by Connee Bos- well, " Estimates for This Week Astor (City Inv) (1,300; 95-$2,40) "Best Years" (RKO) (Sfrd wk). Still strong at $43,000, cas|Buag in on Easter Week crowds; last week, big $44,000, Stays on. Broadway (UA) (1,895; 70-$1.50)— "Mons. Verddux" (UA). (Siaplin teed ofl* with gala Invitation priSem last Friday (11) to return this legit house to films. Likely to strike faifly good $30,000 alb^t not big-for first week endiijg next Friday 118). Con- tinues, ' Capitol (Loew's) (4,82.0; 70-$l,50) —"i^jnash-Up" (V) with Xavl.er Cugat orch heading stegeshow. On first week ending today (Wed.) looks to do smash $97,000. one of better recent figures at this house, and holds naturally. La.st week, fourth of "Happened in Brooklyn" (M-G) and Sammy Kaye orch, fine. $67,000 and way over hopes. Criterion (Loew's) (1,700; 60-$1.25) —"Johnny O'clock" (Col) (4th-flnal wk). Staying up .strongly, with thirij week ended last (Tues.) night doing $22,000; second was $24,000. "Odd Man Out" (U) opens April 23. Globe (Brandt) (1,500; 70-$1.20)— "That's My Man" (Ren) (2d-final wki. Dipping to $17,500, ^nd makes way later this week for "Macomber Afflaii^" (UA). Opening week good .$'23,000. Gotham (Brandt) (900; 70-$I.4p-) —"Tarzan and Huntress" (RKO) (2d wk), Down to $15,000 but Still li\ money for tto smali-seiater; first was Sturdy $23,000. Holds third .stanza. Golden (101) (l,20-$2.40)—"Henry V" (UA) (33d wk),- Climbed to rousing $11,000 on Easter Week crowds for week ended last Satyr- day (12) night; 31st round was $7,800. Hollywood (WB) (1,499; 70-$1.10) —"Two Mrs, Carrolls" (WB) (2d wk). Dropping back from fast open- ing week pace but still big at $35,000; first week sock $48,000, Continues.. Palace (RKOi (1.700; 60-$l,20)— '■Trail Street" (RKO) (2d wk). First week concluded last (Tues,) ni.ght struck good ,$30,000 but not up to hopes. Ill aliead, "Locket'': (RKO) (3d wk), okay $21,000. Paramount (Par) (8.664; 70-$1.50) —"Favorite Brunette" (Par) plus Jimmy Dorsey orch, Pat Henning. Jordan Tympany Five (5th-final wk). Fourth stanza ended last (Tues:) night hit solid $80,000 albeit considerably off from smash <fl()O,000 done in third week. "Calcutta" (Par) opens ApriJ. 28. Radio City Diusjo Hall (Rocke- feller.s) (5,945: 70-*2,40)—"George Apley" (20th) and Easter Show on .stage (4th wk). Easter week crowds helping to land big $140,000 after giant $154,000 for third se.ssion, lat- ter being new Easter week record here. Stays fifth week, with "Egg and I" (U) opening qd April 21. Park Avenue (U) (583;$1.20-$2.40) —"Time Out of ftlind" (U) (2d wk). Falling off sharply to hit mild $8,000 or under this frame; first, good $18,000 but below hopes. jmm (Mayer! (594; 35-85)— "Boom Tiown" (M-G) (reissue) t2d wk). Nice $7,000; first was tall $10,500, both especially good.for an ; oldie. "Fear in Night" (Par) opefts next Friday (18). mv<M (Oa^Pw) (2,092; 60-$1.2M —"^Fanner'* tSaiathter" (RKO) (4tn wk).- Doing mighty well in view of eomoetitioa, pushing ahead to st-al- wart $39,000 in third frame eiujejl last Mo&diQr |14> night as against ^!,(KIO for siecond. Stay-S bn. Eexy (20th) (5,886; 80-$l,50)— "Alexander's Ragtime Band" ( 2&th) (reissue) with Lecuona Cuban oroh, 3 Swifts, Del Bios heading stagebm. Opens today IWed.). Last weeK,' "Costa Rica* (20th) and Gohne* BoswelL Jackie Miles l^eading stage (3d wk), not bad at $80,000; sacdnd was $^,06O. St»Se (Loew's) (8,450; 48-$l,10)— "Mighty MeGurk" (M-G) (1st riifi) with Mickey .Rooney and his I'eViie on stage (2d wk). Gi-eat $81,0(11), unusuaBy Strong £*r holdS'ver ooAjbiJ here this We«l; first hit terrifit! $45,000. Strand (WB) (2,756; 75-$l,60)— "Stallion Road" (WB) and Gab CMoway orch heading stagesHoTV (.2d wk). Continues I'&irly strong with $50,000 in sight for initial hold- over frame" after big $64,000 opener. Vietorta (Maurej-) (720; 70-$1.20) —"Adventuress" (E-L) (2d wk). S|ill in chips with tall $17,000 likely this session after irijn $22,000 opener. L(i)bks to stay here two weeks longer, with "Jolsoa Story" (Col) due in nest. Winter Csrden (UA) (1,312; 60- $1,29)—"Buck Privates Gome Home" ■ (U), For first week ending ifext Thursday (17) looks to do fatrly nice $21,000, In ahead, fourt!) week of "Stairway To Heaven" (U) was $17,000. "Frivates" is in here for three weeks. 117^ In Cincy;'Caraival'136, 'Egg' Terrif 16G iii 2d Gineinnati, April 16, The bpxofliee oddity here this week is that "Best Years." In its fiftji week, is topping the wity new firatr !, "My Fai^brife Brunette" Estimates for Week Albee (RKO) (3,100; 55-70)—"Gar- nival in Costa Rica" t26th). Fairish $13,000. Last week, '^Californra'' (Par), big $11,000, Capitol (REP) am; 90-$l,5(M^ "Best Years^' (RKjQ) (Sth wk). Sook $18,000, topping fourth rbunrs s&at $17,000, which extended into Moty Week, Gfand (RKO) (1,430; 55-70)—"Pur- §ued" (WB) (2d wk). Moderate $7,- 380. tost w^k. terrif $14,000, Ktm'a (RKO) (1,545; 55-70)—"Egg and r (XT), Phenomenal $10,000 on heels of $19,000 first week, for a house record under Universal man- agement. Hp.lda again. - . tyric (RKO) (1,400; 5S-'?0)—"Con- gorilla" findie) and "Baboonja" (In- die) (reissues), Sjnash $'8,000. Last week, "District Attorney" (Cbl) ana "Millie's Daughter" (Col), mifd $4;- Falare (RKO) (2,600; 55-70)—"Fa- vorite Brunette" (Par), Sotoy $17,- aOO. Last week, "Love LaifgKs Andir Hardy" (M-G). limp $11,|00, Shubert (RKO) (2,100; 55-76)-^ "Boom Town" (M-G) (rejssue). All right $7,000. Last week, '^led House" (t;A) (nt,o,), bright $6,500. Me'IIG in Mild Omaha Omaha, April IB. "Liady in the Lake" looks best frqss.er in an otherwise slow week, xhibs blamj the rain and wiad. However, "The Locket," at ffie Brandels, is okay. Estimates tor This Week Brandeis (RKO) (1,500; 16-65)- "The Locket" (RKO) and "Beat Band" (RKO), Satisfactory $£,p&0. Last week. "Trail Street" (RKO) and "Cigarette Girl" (Col). hu,gj? $10,000, unusually sock ior 9iis house, Omaha (Tristates) (2,000; 16-66)— "ScB'ttdal in Paris" (UA) and "The Bowery" (20th i (reissue). Liifht .$8,000. Last week, ".Magnil(fetU; Doll" (U) and "Vacation iTays" (Mono), $9,600, OPO. Last week, "Gallant Bess" (M-G) and "Bringing Up Father" (Mono), $12,000, Paramount (Tristates) (3,000: 16- 66)—"t/ady in Lake" (M-G), Olwy $11,000. Last week. "Smidenly It's Spring" (Par), nice $11,500.