Variety (Apr 1947)

W«diietiday, ApM !€, 194T mcvvmm «®ssbs IS Irwip Stint p5,P'ii Two ii! SIilrts^'Song Fat Ml'Par^ Boston, ApM :15. + ■ M«w- product in most slots is hypo- ing biz in a general post-Easter Jump. "It Happened &i BrooWyn" day-date at two Xjoew. sjpots is stand- out. "Pursued" looks good at Met and "Song Scheherazade" is trim at Memorial. "Trail Street" with stage show shapes okay at .RKO Boston. Estimates (or "SbSs Week Boston (RKO) (3,200; 50-$1.10)— "Trail Street" (RKO) plus Marian Button, Three names, others, on stage. Nice $29,000. I^ast week, "Millie's Daugher" (Col) plus Car- men Cavallaro orch, Ross Wyse, Wil- son Bios., others, on stage, $28,000. Bsauire (M-P) (1,200; $1.80)-^ "Best Years" (RKO) (I6th wk). About $9,000. still impressive. Last S9 500 Fenway (M-P) (1,373; 40-80)— "Easy Come" (Par) and "Shoot to Kili" (Indie). Fresh bill for this moveover house with usual $10,000. Last week, 'Suddenly Spring" (Par) and "The Guilty" (Mono), same. Majestic (Indie) (1,500; 40-80)— Honeymoon" (E-L) and "It's Joke, Son" (E-L) {2d wk). Okay $7,000 after nice $10,000 to flist. . Memorial (RKO) (2,900; 40-80)— "Song Scheherazade" (U) and "Jew- els Brandenburg" (U). Twin $24,000. 3Last week, "The Locket" (RKO) and "Singin' in Com" (Mono), $25,000. Metropolitan (M-P) (4,367; 40-80) —"Pursued'' (WB) and "Winter Wonderland" (Indie). CJood $28,000. Last week, "Late Oeorge Apley" (20th) and "Backlash" (ffl)th), $26,000. Orphenm (Lock) (2,900; 40-80)— "Happened Brooklyn" (M-G) and "Blind Spot" (Col). Best all-around draw at stout $28,000. Last week, "Dead Beckoning" (Col) and "13th Hour" (Col) 2d wk), $21,000. Paramount (M-P) (1,700; 40-80)— "Ea.sy Come" (Par) and "Shoot to Kili " (Indie). First run bill lor this house, okay $16,000. Last wedt, i<C„H,1 - - " - — - Estimated Total Grosit This Week $3,196,*0S (.Based on 22 cities, 197 thea- tres, chiefly first runs, titcludina K. Y.) ^otat Gross Same Week lASt year ... .$2,981,000 (Based on 23 cities^ 184 theatres) Suddenly Spring" (Par) aild "The Guilty" (Mono), $18,500. Si^ (Loew) (3,200; 40-80)—"Hap- Sened iSrooklyn" (M-G) and "BUnd pot" (Col). Nice $16,000. Last week, "Boom Town" (M-G) (reis- sue) and "Cigarette Girl" (Col), $13,000. Translax (Translux)" (000; 30-74)— "Overlanders" (tl) and "Magnificent Rogue" (Rep) (2d wk). Nice $5,500 after $7,000 for first. \, ■ Kansas City, April 15. Big money holdovers are topping the town and "Egg and I," in three Tox Midwest houses, will lead every- Ihlng in its second round. Film hit record for three house combo on first week and is still sock this session. "Best Years," at the Tower, and "Calitornia," at Newman, also are big in second weeks. Of the new Alms, "Maoomber Afiair," at the Midland, is only average. "Stallion Road," at the Orpheum, is moderate. Rrtimjites for "IW* Week Esquire - Uptown - Fairway (Fox Midwest* <820, 2,034, TOO; 45-65)— "Egg and I" (U) {2d wk). Jamming them in about as well as in first week. Socko $22,000. I^ast week set a record for this 3-house combo at $30,000. Third week certain. Kimo (Dickinson) (550; 65)—"Well- digger's Daughter" (Indie) (4th wk). Pkay $4,000. Last week, $4,500. Mldlknd (Loew's) (3,500; 45-65)— "Macamber Aflfair" (UA) and "Mil- lie's Daxighter" (Col). Average $15,- OOo. Last week, "Love Xauglis Andy Hardy" <M-G) and "Brother Talks to Horses" <M-G), about same. Newman (Paramount) (1,900; 45- 65)—"California" CP«r) (2d wk). Solid $15,000 and may stay a third week. Last week, terrific $19,000. Orpheum (RKO) (1,900; 45-65) "Stallion Road" • (WB) and "Tlie Trap" (Mono). Moderate $11,000. tigst week, "Pursued" (WB) and "Ginger" (Mono), $12,000. Tampico (Dickinson) (750; 65)— "Heart of New York" (Indie) and "Neath Canadian Skies" (SG). Opens tliis neighborhood house as first-run operation. Looks so-so $4,500. Last week, subsequent-run. Tower (Fox Joffee) (2,100; $1-$1.20- $1.50)—"Best Years" (RKO) (2d wk). Fine $15,000. Last week, great $20,000 and huge ihoney lor this house albeit way belbw hopes.Third Week likely. Hollywood, April 15. Alexis Smith and Ronald Reagan are set for Warners' "Sunburst," a story by Aleck Block and Dietrich V. Hanneken, with Ruth Brooks doing the screenplay. Picture will be the first producer .tob for Ranald MacDougaU. reiently Upped fi-om « writer berth. Heat Wave Bops San Francisco, April 15. Unprecedented heat wave is leav- ing biz cold in most theatres this week, with nearly all grosses suffer- ing, pictures which opened last week to nice to big trade are melted down to meagre takes in many in- stances this session. Of new entries, "Alexander's Ragtime Band" is dis- appointing at Oie WarfieW. "Favorite Brunette" and "Suddenty; Spring" appear to be holing up best in face ■of heat. ■ Estimates for TIi(« Week Fox (FWC) (4,651; 55-95)—"Stal- lion Road" (WB) (2d wk). Sad $14,- 000. Last week, fair $19,000. Golden Gate (RKO) (2,844; 60-95) -"Trail Street" (RKO) (2d wk) plus vaude headed by Peggy Ryan and Johnny "Scat" Davis. DuU $15,000. Last w^k, with vaude headed by "Gabby" Hayes and Peggy Ryan, rousing $36,000. Orpbenm (BlUmenfeld) (2,448; 5S- 85)—"Guilt of Janet Ames" (C<>1) (2d wk). Meagre $9,500 or under Last week, pleasing $17,S0O. Patsmonnt (Pai ) (2,646; 65-85)— "Favorite Brunette" (Par) (3d wk). Still okay at $18,000 or near. Last week, fine $29,000. Stogedoor (Ackerman) (350; $1.80 $2.40)—"Henry V" (UA) (29th wk). About $3,5O0. Last week, strong $S, 5<M) St. Francis (Par) (1,400; 55-85)— "Suddenly Spring" (Par) (3d wk), Down to $11,000 but still soUd. Last week, oke $16,000. Cnlted Artists (Blumenfeld) (1,207 55-85)—"Sin of Harold Diddlebock' (UA) (2d wk). Paltry $9,000 or less, Last week, good $13,500. United Nations (FWC) (1,149; $1 to $1.80)—"Best Years" (RKO) (5th wk). Moderate $12,000 or close. Last week. $16,000. Warfield (FWC) (2,656; 55-85) "Alexander's Ragtime Band" (20th) (reissue). Only $16,000 or less. Last week, "Gallant Boss" (M-G), pallid $13,000. • JOMB USB TEAR' ' SMASH $a®M BUFF. Buffalo, April 15. Big' news this week is the way Spike Jones' band is boosting "Fear in Night" to smash week at the Buf- falo. "Sea of Grass" also is big at the Lakes. Estimates for This Week Buffalo (Shea) (3,500; 40-70)— Fear in Night" (Par) and Spike Jones orch on stage. Band is the magnet, with many packed houses. Smash $30,000 or better looms. Last week, "Happened in Brooklyn" (M- G), $17,000. . Great Lakes (Shea) (3,500; 40-70) —"Sea of Grass!" (M-G). Stout $19,- 000 or near. Last week, 'Favorite Brunette" (Par) {2d wk). big $15,000. Hipp (Shea) (2,100; 40-70)—"Hap- pened in Brooklyn" (M-G) (m.o.). Strong. $10,000 or better. Last week. "Love Laughs Andy Hardy" (M-G) and "Charlie Chan Trap" (Mono), $11,000. Lafayette (Basil) (3,100; 40-70)— 'Guilt of Janet Ames" (Col) and "Blondie's Holiday" (Col). Fairly good $13,000 or near. Last week. "FU Be Yours" (U) and "Shadowed" (Par), $12,500. Teck (Shea) (1,400; 40-70)—"Love Laughs Andy Hardy" (M-G) and "Charlie Chan Trap" (Mono) (m.o.). Trim $5,000. Last week, "Miss Pil- grim". (20th) and "Backlash" (Par) (m.o.), $4,700. SOiji Centwy (2ath Cent.) (3,000; 9a^$L50)—"Best Years" (BKO) (4th Wk). Fine $15,000 after strong $21,000 last week. New Films Slow in Mild LA.; Second Week of Tops at Hefty $63,(i)- 'Locked Rkh $12^ In Mpls^^ion^ Stiirdy Minneapolis, April 15 Holdovers are still occupying the boxofftce-top.'rungs here, the single threat to their predominance among the trio of major newcomers being "The Locket" at the Orpheum. State's ' Stallion Road" Ipoks in for a sturdy week. "I'll Be Yours" shapes at fair figure at small-seater Century. Estimates for This Week Aster (Par) (900; 30-44)—"Vaca^ tion in Reno" (RKO) and "Torture Ship" (Indie) (reissue) split with "Cigarette Girl" (Col) and "Phao Vance's Gamble'' (PRC). Okay $2,- 800 in 9 days. Last week, "Fall Guy" (Mono) and "Tumblewood Trair (PRC), good $2,500 in 5 days. Century (Par) (1,600; 50-70)—"I'il Be Yours" (U». Fair $6,000. Last week, "Bedelia" (E-L). $7,000. Gopher (Par) (1.000; 44)—"Beast Five Fingere'- (WB). Trim $4,000. Last week, "Devil on Wheels (PRC), big $4,500. „„, Lyric (Par) (1.100; 50-70) — "Razor's Edge" {20th) (4th wk). Fast $6,000 after big $7,000 precedmg Radio City (Par) (4,000; 50-70) — "Favorite Brunette" (Par) (2d wk). Rousing $16,000 alter: sOcko $20,000 initial canto. , RKO-Orphcnm (RKO) (2,800; 50- 70) — "Locket" (RKO). Well-re- garded picture has HlUe opposition from other, current starters and looks fast $12,000. Last 'week, Sin- bad Sailor" (RKO) <2d wk) $9,000 KKO-Pan (RKO) (1,600; 90-$1.50) —"Best Years' (RKOt (5th wk). Strong $14,000 after smash $15,000 fourth week. . „„, , State (Par) (2,300; 50-70)—"Slal- lion Road" (WB). Fancy $12,500 and may hold. Last week, "Fabulous Dorsevs" (UA), mild $8,000. Vvtown (Pari (1,000; 50-551—' Jol- son Story" (Colt. First nabe show- ing. Huge $5,500. Last week, Cali- fornia" (Par), $4,000. World (Mann) (350; 50-9p)—"Sm- bad Sailor" (RKO) (rn.o.). Fair $2,000. Last week, Jolson Story (CoU l8th wk), nice $1,800. tie' Wmi&M |13,60ll Ii .Upk; 'Affair' !2li, %g'Fancy 14€, 2i Wk. Indianapolis, April 15. First-run bijs spotty this week, but no spots are tod bad; Heavy rains are doing some damage., "It's Won- derful Life" is hot at Indiana, "Egg and I" is still going strong in second stanza at Keith's after biggest first week at this house since on straight film policy. Estimates for 'This Week Circle (Katz-DoUe) (2,800; 40-60) —"Sister Kenny" (RKO) and "Sweet- heart Sigma Chi" (Mono). Mild $8, 000. Last week, "Affairs CJeraldine' (Rep) with Tex Beneke and Glenn Miller orch on stage,- sock $25,000 at 48-72C ^cale. Indiana, (Katz-Ddile) (3.300; 40^60) —"Wonderful Life" (RKO). Fine $13,000. Last week, "Miss Pilgrim" (20th) and "Child of Divorce" (RKO), $12,500. Keitii's (Indie) (1,300; 40-60)—"Egg and I" (U) (2d wk). Fast $14,000 after wow $18,000 opener. Set for run until April 29. Loew's (Loew's) (2.450; 40-60)— "Macomber Affair" (UA) and "Blon die's Holiday" (Col). So-so $12,000. Last week, "Happened in Brooklyn" (M-G) and "So Dark Night" (Col), about same. Lyric (Katz-Dolle) (1.600; 40-60)— "Ladies' Man" (Par) and "Big Town" (Par). Oke $7,000. Last week. "CaU- fornia" (Par) (m.o ), $7,500. 'SiiiW Tasty $18, In L'vie;'AffairMSG Louisville, April 15. "Sinhad the Sailor" is shaping for a nice session at the Rialto as is "Macomber Affair" at Loew's State. "That Way With Women" also is big at the. Mary Anderson. '"Egg and I," at the National, is still sock in second week. Estimates for This Week Brown (Loew's) (Fourth Avenue) (1,200 ; 40-80)—"Stanley Livingstone" (20th) and '"Les Miserables" (2Qth) (reissues). Fair $3,500. Last weisk. "Angel and Badknaii" (Rep) and "Ghost Goes Wild" (Rep) (m.o.), $5,000. Kentucky (SwitOw) (1.200; 30-40) —"Jolson Story- (Col) and "Blon- die's Big Moment" (Colj {2d wk). Fine $3,500 aftier initial week's big $4,500. Mai-y Anderson (People's) (1.100; 40-60)—"Wav With Women" (WB). Sharp $8,000. Last week. "Sea Hawk"' (WB) and "Sea Wolf" (WB) (reis- sues) (2d wk), big $7,000. KaUonal (Standard) (2.400 ; 40-60) —"Egg and I" (U) (2d wk). LooIjs .«)ck $16,000 after last week's better than anticipated $18,000. also great. BlaUo (Fourth Avenue) (3,400; 40- 601—"Sinbad Sailor" (RKO). Strong $18,000, Last week. "Suddenly Spring" (Par J, $12,000. State (I/)ew's) (3,300; 40-60)— "Macomber Affair" (UA) and 'Blind Spot" (Col). Nice $13,000. Last week. "Happened hi Brboklyn" (M- G) and "13th Hour" (Col), $14,000. Strand (Fourth Avenue) (1,400; 90-$1.50)—"Best Years" (RKO) (2d wk). Increased prices scaring some patron's away, but still satisfactoiry at $9,000. Last week, potent $12,000 but under hopes. Los Angelas, April 15. It's still "Egg and I" way out in front with its second week here, other pictures dropping behind mamly because of competition from heat wave and beaches. "Egg" is batting for hefty $63,000 in initial hdidover stanza after bettering smash $86,000 in first .week, a bit over hopes. ! "Johnny O'clock looks 'likely to hit $51,000 in five theatres to lead the new bills, "Angel and Badman." in two Paramount houses, shapes a.s neat $41,000 while "Trail Street" is shooting for $32,000, also in two spots. "Sea of Grass'- is, fair $38,000 while "Stallion Road" is just $34,000, both second frames, Rei.ssue of "Alexander's Ragtime Band" shapes as dull $12,000 for final three days after fair $41,500 in first seven for four houses. ■ Estimates for This Week Apollo (FWC) 1600; 50-$l) — "Johnny O'clock" (Col) and "Bull- dog Drummond at Bay" (Col). Neat $5,000. Last week, "Locket" (RKO) and "Code of West" (RKO) (2d wk), fair $2,700. Belmont (FWC) (1,532; 50-$l) — "Johnny O'clock" (Col) and "Drum- mond" (Col). Sturdy $8,500. Last week, "Locket" (RKO) and "Code West" (RKO) {2d wk). $3,200. Beverly (FWC) (1,352; $1-$1.80)— "Best Years" (RKO) (16th wk). Solid $7,000. Last week. $6,000. Beverly Hills Music Hall (G&S- Bliunenfeld) (824; 65-$!)-"Fabulous Dorseys" (UA) and "tattle Iodine" (UA) (3d wk). Down io $2,000. Last week. $2,900. Bruin (FWC) (876; 50-$l)—"Egg and I" (U) (2d wk). Smart $6,500. Last week, smash $10,000. Carthay Circle (FWC) (1,518; 50- $1)—"Egg and 1" (U) (Sd wk). Hefty $8,500. Last week, big $11,509. Chinese (Grauman-WC) (2,048; 50-$l) — "Alexander's Ragtime Band" (;20th) {reissue) and "Brasher Doubloon" (20th) (2d wk). Final 3 days fell to $3,000. Last week, slow $10,700 opener. Downtown (WB) (1,800; 50-$l)— "Stallion Road" (WB) (2d wk). Near $14,000. Last week, below hopes' at $20,900. Downtown Music Hall (Blumen- feld) (872: S5^fl)—'Fabulous Dor- seys" (UA) and "Little Iodine" (UA) (3d wk). Weak $4,000. Last week, light $8,100. Egyptian (FWC) (1.538; 50-$l)— "Sea of Grass" (M-G) (2d wk). Near $10,000. . Last week, okay $15,000. El Key (FWC) (861; 50-$!)- "Johnny O'clock'' (Col) and "Drum- mond" (Col). Nifty $8,000. La.st week, "Locket" (RKO) and "Code West" (RKO) (2d wk), nice $4,300. Four Star (UA-WC) (900; 50-$l) —"Locket" (RKO) (m.o,). Slow $3,000, Last week. "Bedelia" (E-L) (3d wk), only $2,700. OnUd (FWC) (968; $l.$l.eo)—"Be.st Years^ (BKO) (5th wk). Steady $9,000. Last week, $9,600. Hawaii (G&S-Blumenl'eld) (956; 50-$l)—"Fabulous Dorseys" (UA) and "Little Iodine" tUA) (3d vAO. Slow $2,500. Last week, scant $3,000. 'Hollywood (WB) (2,756; 50-$!)— "Stallion Road" (WB) (2d wk). Thin $10,000. Last week, $17,000. HoUywaod Music Hall (Blumen- feld) (475: 50-85)—"Fabulous Dor- sevs" (UA) and ''Little Iodine" Light $2,000. Last "Biondie Knows Best" (Col) (» days 5, feeble $14,000. Paramount (F&M) (3,398; 50-$l) —"Angel and Badman" (Rep) and "Pilgrim Lady" (Rep). Good $15,000. Last week, "Favorite Brunette" (Par) and "Renegade Girl" (SG) (3d wk), $15,600. Paramount Hollywood (F&M) (1,- 451; 50-$l)—"Angei and Badman" (Par). Solid $15,000. Last week, "Favorite Bruiiette'' (Par) t3d wk), •$11,300. - BKO Hillstreet (RKO) (2,890; SOrflO)—"Trail Street" (RKO) and Beat Band" (RKO). Passable $17,- 000. Last week, "Guilt Janet Amen" (Col) and "Biondie Knows Best" (Col) (9 days), dull $14,400. Bit* (FWC) (1,370; 50-$l)—"Bgg and I" (U) (2d wk). Solid $10,000. Last Week, sock $14,'2C0. Studio City (FWC) (880; 50-$l)— "Egg and I" (U) (2d wk). Fancy $8,000, Last week, record $10,400. united Artists (UA-WC) (2,100; 50-$l)—"Egg and I" (U) (2d wk). Smooth $20,000. Last week, great $27,700. Uptown (FWC) (1,719; 50-$l)— ".Mexander's Ragtime Band" (20th> (reissue) and "Brasher Doubloon" (20th) (2d wk). Off to $2,000 in 8 days after slow $6,700 last week. VoEOe (FWC) (885; $1.20-1.80)— "Duel in Sun" (SRO) (15tli wk). Good $7,000. Last week. $10,100. WUsMre (FWC) (2,296; 30-$l)— "Sea of Grass" (M-G) (2d wk). Near $10,000. Last week, oke. $15,000. Wiltera (WB) (2,300; 50-$l) — "Stallion Road" CWB) (2d wk). Only $10,000. Last week, oke $15,000. rear-Da»erme Philadelphia. April 15. "Best Years" continues to play to virtwally capacity biz at the Pix and Arcadia, being in Its second week at both spots. Holdcivers will dUU the overall total at major spots this ses- sion, with only three openings, "Red Hous4" "Perfect Lady" and "Fear in Night." - Estimates for Tiiis Week Atdine (WB) (1,303; 50-94)— '^Smash-Up" (U) {2d wk). Okay $16,500 plus nice $4,000 for Sunday at Earle. Last week, great $21,500. Arcadia (Sablosky) (700; 90-$l,80) —"Best Years" (RKO) (2d wk). Sock $22,000 after abotit same last week.'" Bpyd (WB) (2,350; 50-94)—"Stair- way to Heaven" (U) (3d wk). Mild at $15,000. La.st week, $19,500. Earle (WB) (2,760; 50-99)—"Fear in Night" (F^r) with Count Basie orch topping stage show. Fine $25,- 000. Last week, ^'Easy Come" (Pat> with Bob Crosby orch. $19,500. Fox (20th) (2,250; 50-94)—"Carni- val Ckjsta Rica" (20th) (2d wk). So- so $16,000. Last week, husky $26,000. aoUman (Goldm^) (1.300: 50-94) —"Sinbad SaUor" (BKO) (4th wk). Mild $14,000. Last week, solid $17,000, Karlton ((Joldman) (1.000; 50-94) —"Perfect Lady" (Par). Neat $18,000. Last week. "The Locket" (RKO) t4th wk), pale $7,500, Keith's (Goldman) (1.-W0; 50-94)— j "Boomerang" (20th) (2d wk). Mild (UA) (3d wk) week, $2,400. S Iris (FWC) (828; 50-85)—"E-I.e and I" (U) (2d wk). Strong $10,000 or -near. Last week, record $12,500. L«ew State (LoevK-WC) (2,404; 50- $1)—"Alexander's Ragtime Band" (20th) (reissue) and 'Brasher Doub- loon" (20th) (2d wk). Final 3 days only $5,000. Last week, $17,000, okay. Los An?eles (D'town-WCi (2.097: 50-$l)—'Sea of Gra.«s" (M-Gl (2d wk). Full $18,000. Last week, oke $28,500. Loyola (FWC) (1.248; 50-Sl )— "Alexander's Ragtime Band" (20lh) (reissue) and "Brasher Doubloon" (20th) (2d wk). Last 3 days off to $2,000, La.st week, light $6,700. Marcal (G&S) (900; 50-$l)^"Fanr tasia" (RKO) (reissue) 141h wk>. Pleasing $5,500. Last week, sniart $8,300. Million Dollar (D town) (2.420; 50- 85)—"Johnnv O'Cloek" (Col) and "Drummond" (Clol). Okay $6,500. Last week. "Queen of Aniaxon.s'' (SG) and "Buffalo Bill Rides" (SG) (6 days) with Harry "Hipster" Gib- son on stage, slow $9,000. Orpheum (D'town^WC) (2.210; 50- .tl)—".Tohnnv O'clock" (Col) and "Drummond" (Col). Good $23,000. La-st week. "Locket" (RKO) and "Code West** (RKO) (2d wk). nice $11,000. . ' , Palace (D'town-WC) (1.237; $1- $1.80)—"Best Years" (RKO) (12th wk). Nice $12,500. Last week, neat $13,400. Fantaites (Pan) (2,812; 50-Sl i— "Trail Street" (RKO) and "Beat Band" (RKO). Light $15,000. Last week, "Guilt Janet Ames" (Col) and ish $7,000. Last week, "Pursued" (WB) (2d wk), $6,000. Mastbsnm (WB) (4,390; 50-94)— "Stallion Road" (WB) <2d wk). Down to thin $19,500 after big $32,800 last week. Stanley (WB) (2,950; 50-941—".Tol- son Story" (ColT (7t)i wk). Wow $24,500 after terrific $28,500 last week. <j Stanton (WB) (1,47:"); 50-94)—"Red •House" (UA). Good *HS,000 or near. Last week, "Mighty MeGwk?' <M-G) (2d wk). $8,800. 'ioiinieraiig' Skrp 24G, fiaiyei; *Trail' Ilot 16G - ■ Denver. April 15. Good weather is accounting for « fine batch of biz this week. Top coin will go to "Boonifrang" play- ing in three houses. "Trail Street" also shapes as solid at tliejii-pheuin. Estimates for Tlpis Week Aladdin (Fox) (3.400: 35-74) — "Brief Encounter" (U». Fair $4,500. Last week, "Best Years" (RKO) (4th wk) at 90c.-$1.80 scale, good $8,500. Bluebird (Fox) (572: 35-U>~"j0lf son Story" (Col). Big $5,000. Last week, a subsequent run. Broadway (Cinema i (1,500; 35-74) '—"Gallant Bess" (M-G) and '•'BoM to Speed" (PRC) (2d wk). (Ws $8,000. Last week, fine $10,000. Oenliam (Cockrai) {1.7S0; 35-74>— "Favorite Brunette" (Par) (2d wk). Fine $12,000, and holds again. Last week, sock $16,000. Denver (Fox) (2.525: S5-74>— "Boomerang" (20th • and "Cigaret (Continued on page 22)