Variety (January 1951)

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PICTURES 'Wednesday^ January 17* 1951 CGp$ from Film Row NEW YORK Peter P. Horner, general manager of the Hyams & Green circuit, resigned to Join Oliver A. Unger of Distinguished Films as sales rep. ' N. Y. University Film Library celebrated its IQth aimi yesterday (Tues.v with a reception at its Washington Sq. branch. Many documentary pic producers and distribs attended. Ben M. Cohn, Universal foreign department exep,. . was a gtiest speaker at the luhcheon-meeting of the Advertising Club, New Haven, on Monday (15). . His subject was film business in foreign territories. PITTSBURGH Joe Bugula, manager of Manos in Uniontown, named city manager there for . Manos circuit, which Drive-In, inducted into tj;ie Army. During World War II he served in the Navy. Saittis is brother of George Saittis, who owns the Temple theatre. * \ ^ Joe Feldman, assistant to Moe Silver, W3 zone manager here, is chairman of orch committee ot United Jewish Fund, which will bring Israel Philharmonic, under Serge Koussevitzky, here Jah. 31. Unable to get downtown bookings for a long time, Columbia Pictures is putting two of its pictures on release with^ simultanebus firstrun showings in 18 independent neighborhood houses. Pix are “Last of the Buccaneers,’ which will go into string of theatres Jan. 17 and "Emergency Wedding," four days latter. GHICAGO LMS Amus. Corp. leased the Ginema Annex theatre from owner Screen Service. The employees tcceived blanket increases of, $4 weekly, retroactive to Dec. 1. Similar agreements may be worked out with United Artists, Eagle LionClassics and Monogram. Eli Ginsberg, Monogram film salesman, seriously ill in Jewish Hospital. Theatre TV Continued from paRc 7 tiicic , e,inema Annex ineaLie ii uni uwnci , recently acquired town s other two . Lindau operated j first-runs, State and Penn, .“'om : j^ouse on first-run Italian pic ; Penn-State Amus, Co. Frances ; qu same l Stoubljs, his former secretary, : i succeeds his as manager of Mapos. j Twentieth-Fox, which planned Ellwqod Ohleger, of 20th-Fox, .| tie-up with Marine succeeds him as manager of IManos. : 0Qj,pg j^gggpg 01^ "Halls of Mohpresident of lATSE Filmrow Em: tezuma," similar tb N. Y. Roxy ployes Local B-ll. Tolley served . failed to get final bkay as president for 11 years. .from the Marine brass, reportedly George F. Gallaham. Sr;, Who l over time requirements on such a died recently, left his ehtire estate i campaign. Pic bows this month S of more than $25;000 to hi.s. vidow. I at State-Lake. . ,1 He was founder of Exhibitors Serv j Frank Riley replaced Bill Cole j ice, film trucking outfiit here. , as manager of Essaness* Sheridan ' Nick Giovan is manager of new [theatre. Elkins, W. X’^a., theatre, formerly] Harris Dudelson in from Detrbit the Hippodrome. j to take over as midwest manager Art Levy, long Columbia mana ] of Lippert Films, Inc:, formerly ger here, who resigned to head ; Screen Guild. Erwin Lang, former up Cincinnati branch of Coopera1 Eagle Lion booker, been named tive Theatres, has returned to Film ! office manager and. chief fiopker. Row here as head of Eagle Lion i He’s succeeded at E-L by Art i Classics office; replaces Leo Gott| lieb, resigned. George Tice is now in Levy’s old spot at Col. Rosenthal, formerly with ; United Artists sales staff. Local F-45, Film Employees Pe^Tn s"mus. Co'’'s St^teand ' Penn in Uniontown before they ■ last uec. i. were sold to ManOs circuit, to Harrisburg as manager of Senate theatre. , ! Harry S. Alexander, who served Old Rialto in Evans City, closed ] gs Albany manager for 20th Cenfor almost two years, has reopened j tury-Fox and later for Eagle Lion, with Frank Russo as new owner, jnow a. salesman for Universal here. added, "many exhibitors are hesitant to commit themselves to the costs involved before they have some assurances that programs are available and that the means for the transmission of progranis will be available at a reasonable cost." Recall United Paris Sriag The statement recalled that United Paramount Theatres was unable to relay U. bf , Michigan football games from Detroit to Chicago last November because all circuits from Detroit to Toledo were contracted for by the nets. As a result, it added, a vital part of United Par’s Big Ten theatre video experiment was interrupted and theatre patrons in Chicago were deprived of programs which served a real public Interest. "This is the sort of situation that pertains quite generally throughout the country," the organizations asserted. "The prospects of any of the networks relinquishing time to theatre TV is even dimiper now than before in view of the increased amount of network programmingj especially in daytime hours. As a result, the amount of time left for theatre television experimentation during periods which are practical in terms of theatre operations is rapidly diminishing,’’ MOanwhile, the Commission postponed indefinitely its investigation of A. T. & T. allocations to observe the results of a compromise agreement among the video nets to iron out their dispute over time requirements for coaxial and microwave relay facilities. LOS ANGELES (Continued from page 8) I (15), Last week, disappointing '$24,000 but still okay. Orpheum, Hawaii, Beverly Hills Music Hall (Metropolitan) (2,210; 1,106; . 855; 60-$1.19)--"Outrage’’ (RKO) arid "Rip Grand j Patrol" (RKO). Winding eight-day week with small $14,000. Last week, "Mrs. MalOne" (M-G) and "Call Klondike" (Mono) (8 days), $9,300. United Artists, Ritz, Vogue, Studio City, Culver (UA-FWC) (2,100; 1,370; 885; 880; 1,145; 70-$1.10)— "Steel Helmet" (Lip) and "3 Desperate Meri" (Lip). Fancy $35,000. Last week, "Rogue River" (EL) arid "Second Face" (EL), thin $15,500. Four Star (UA) (900; 70-90) — "Magnificent Yankee" (M-G) (4th wk). Mild $3,000. Last week, $3 206 Fine Arts (FWO (677; $1.20$2,40) — "Cyrano" (UA) (9th wk). into this frame today (Tues.) after steady , $5,700 last week. Beverly Canon (ABC) (520; $1.20) —"Trio" (Par) (4th wk). Good $4,500; Last week, $5,500. Garthay Circle (FWO (1,518; 85^ $1.50) — ^Again dark after threeweek special Academy-qualifying rim of "Harvey" (U). Third frame hit sturdy $7,500. ALBANY Nick Saittis, of Twin Hi-.Way Alexander had been Eagle Lion Classics rep in recent months. He took the place in the U setup there of Bob Ferber, promoted to manager in Trinidad. Fabian closed the Griswold in Troy permanently. Historic thea, tre, which played legitimate and i vaudeville before it shifted to a’ film policy, win be replaced by an F. F. Woolworth store. Shuttering is reported caused by many weeks in red. Located in downtown shop-* ping area, it was dark for sometime before Warners reopened it in 1943. 4 ENGINE DOUGLAS DC-4S Direct frani U Guirdis ind Newark NON STOP MIAMI $39.00 . Curtig $38 CALIFORNIA 1 Way 1 STOP MINNEAPOLIS James S. (Sam) Burkett, indie producer, in town to oversee world preem of "Korea Patrol" at RKOPan. Lyceum, legit house, has booked Swedish film biography of late King Gustave, Jan. 22 for town’s Scandinavian population. Loren Leng, Grand Marais, Minn., exhibitor, helping stage hometown ski festival this month. University Film society showing Italian "The Lost One." This winter series of film showings, has no items new to area for first time. Roger Dietz, head booker at Columbia exchange here, leaves post to enter service with 47th Division of National Guard. RAINSLOUCHStmE BUT ‘HARVEY’ HEP 12C Louisville, Jan. 16; Biggest draw currently is the much publicized "Harvey" now at Loew’s State. Steady rains for two days starting Saturday (13) hurt take, but it should laud nice session. With breaks, should have been in high brackets. "Emergeiicy Wedding" is lightweight at the Mary Anderson while "For Heaven’s Sake" is moving at modest clip at Rialto. Estimates for This Week Mary Anderson (People’s) (1,200; 45-65) — "Emergency Wedding" (Col). Medium $6,000. Last week, "Dallas" (WB) (2d wk), neat $8,000. Rialto (Fourth Avenue) (3,000; 45-65)^ — ^"For Heaven’s Sake" (20th) and "Father’s Wild Game" (Mono). Modest $8,500. Last week, "Never Dull Moment" (RKO) and "Experiment Alcatraz’* (RKO), oke $10,000. State (Loew’^s) (3,000; 45-65) — "Harvey" (U) and "Chain Gang" (U). Grabbing top attention this week, after rough teeoff. Looks like nice $12,000. Last week, "Frenchie" (U) and "Rookie Fireman" (Col), passable $10,000. Strand (FA) (1,200; 45-65)— "Admiral Was Lady" (UA) and "Bandit Queen" (Lip). Mild $4,500. Last week, "Gilda" (Col) and "Platinum Blonde" (Col) (reissues), about same. Balto; ‘Har?ey’ 8G, 2d Baltimore, Jan. 16, One of few exceptions to downbeat this week is "Operation Pacific," at the Stanley, which is putting house back in stride following favorable weekend trade which overcame very bad weather. "Harvey" is fine in second Keith 1 week. Remainder of downtown list is unexciting groove. Esimates for This Week Century (Loew’s-UA) (3,000; 2070) “Grounds for Marriage" (M-G). Fairish $10,000. Last week, "Pagan Love Song" (M-G) (2d wk), $6,200. Hippodrome (Rappaport) (2,240; 20-80) ^ — "Prehistoric Women" (EL) plus vaude. Uneventful $11, r000. Last week, "Emergency Wedding" (Col) leaned on stage portion headed by Patti Page for strong $14,600. Keith’s (Schanberger) . (2,460; 2070)— "Harvey" (U) (2d wk). Holding at fine pace with $8,000 after pleasing getaway at $12,200. Mayfair (Hicks) (980; 20-70) — "Short Grass" (Mono). Average $4,500. Last week, "Killer That Stalked N. Y." (Col) and "Pygmy Island" (Col), $4,000. New (Mechanic) (1,800; 20-70) — "American Guerrilla" (20th) (2d wk). Oke $6,000 after good starter at $9,300. , Stanley (WB) (3,280; 25-75) — “Operation Pacific" (WB). Biggest thing here in a long time with rousing $19,000 possible. Last week, “Undercover Girl" (U), $4,800. Town (Rappaport) (1,500; 20-70) —“Great Manhunt" (Col). Slow $5,000. Last week, “Flying Missile" (Col) (2d wk), $5,200. Buff, 'Kim' Hep 1$G, ‘VeideUa’ $n,OBO Buffalo, Jam 16. Biz shapes much better here this session, with “Kim," big at the Buffalo, and "At War With Army" great at Paramount. "yendetta’V looks fairly trim at the Century as does ‘"Killer That Stalked N. ¥.’• at Lafayette. Estimates for This Week Buffalo (Loews) (3,500; 40-70)— "Kim" (M-G), Big $16,000. Last week, "Grounds for Marriage" (M-G) and “Call of Klondike” (Mono), $10,000. Paramount (Par) (3,000; 40^75)— “At War With Army" (Par) and "Shot Billy Kid" (Lip). Great $17,500, Last week, "Branded" (Par), (2d wk), $5,000 in 3 days. center (Par) (2,100; 40.-75)— "For Heaven’s Sake" (20th) (2d wk). Off to $5,000 in 6 days. Last week, fine $8,000, Lafayette (Basil) (3,000; 40-70)— "Stage To Tucson" (Col) and "Killer that Stalked N. Y." (Col). Good $11,000. Last week, "Harvey" (U) and "Revenue Agent" (Col) (2d wk), big $8i00D. Century (20th Gent) (3,000; 4070) — "Vendetta" (RKO) . and “Double Deal" (RKO). Trim $11,000. Last week, “Two Weeks With Love" (M-G) and “Experiment Alcatraz" (RKO), $12,000. <1/^/vN0RTH AMERICAN AIRLINES Fre* Tlclcet Del'f, Irr; Fllghti, plus tax BRyanf 9-6492 303 Bth Av>; (Ent. 420(1 8t.) 8ult> lOfli BROOKLYN UL 5-3888 Hotel 8t. .Qe«rf« Clark Straet BRONX LU 4-0607 2488 Gr. Corieaurta (FerdhamRd) Rm 328 TRAVEL AGENTS RECOGNIZED OUTDOOR , REFRESHMENT A Refreshment SERVICE / Service for f^Coost I hkive IN loy#?/JcSlt«fy V theatres SPORTSERVICE CORP. 'TO'sroV'Ct rT • S '■ 'VA 7 5 Of ST. LOUIS Sam Komm estate sold its third theaitre building in .St. Louis in recent months, the Lyric in downtown St. Louis, operated under lease by Charles Goldman and Jules Leventhal. The Frances, a 400-seater catering to Negro trade in Columbia, Mo., sold by A. B. Coleman to A. C. Wooten, of Kansas City, where he operates another house. Frank X. Heller, owner of the American, Wentzyille, Mo., purchased the Pal in Palmyra, Mo., from James H. Wesley. Fanchon &: Marco switched its opening time for the Fox, a 5,000seater from noon until 4:30 p.m. daily except SaUrday and Sunday. PHILADELPHIA Variety Club here gave testimonial dinner in the Burgundy Room of BellevUe-Stratford hotel for David Supowitz I and Ted Schlanger, retiring and new chief barkers. lATSE exchange workers’ unions signed new two-year contracts with , eight national distribs and National Tve’ Sockeroo $25,000 i’ lOG TORONTO (Continued from page 9) wk). Fine $10,000. Last week, $15,500. Loew’s (Loew) (2,096; 48-67) — “King Solomon’s Mines" (M-G) (3d wk). Good $9,000. Last week, $11,500. Nortown, University (FP) (959; 1,556; 38-77)— “State Secret" (Col) (2d wk) (released in U, S. as “Great Manhunt.’’). Okay $8,500. Last week, $11,000. Odeon (Rank) (2,390; 50-90) — “Mudlark" (20th). Smash $16,000. Last week, “I’ll Get By" (20th) (3d wk), $10,000. Shea’s (FP) (2,386; 38-77) — "Never Dull Moment" (RKO). Satisfactory $9,500. Last week, “West Point Story’’ (WB) (2d wk), $11,000. Uptown (Loew) (2,743; 38-67)-— “Harvey” (U) (4th wk). Sturdy $8,000. Last week, $10,500. Montreal, Jani 16 "All . About Eve" is standout new entry, smash at Loew’s this week, Holdover at Capitol of “To Please a; Lady" is doing nicely. Biz is maintaininL 8 good level for this time of year. “Three Secrets" looks big at Imperial. Estimates for This Week Palace (C.T.) (2,625; 34-60) — "Miniver Story" (M-G). Fair $14, 000. Last week, "Mr. Music" (Par) (2d wk), okay $12,0()0. Capitol (C;T.) (2,412; 34-60) — “To Please a Lady" (M-G) (2d wk). Holding at okay $12,000 following smash opener of $19,000. Princess (C.T.) (2,131; 34-60) — "Two Flags West" (20th) (2d wk). So-so $8,000 after first session’s hefty $14,000. Loew’s (C.T.) (2,855; 40-65) — "All About Eve" (20th). Socko $25,000. Last week, “Pagan Love Song" (M-G) (2d wk), big $15,000. Imperial (C.TJ (1,839; 34-60) — "Three Secrets" (WB) and "Lonely Heart Bandits" (WB), Big $10,000. Last week, "Frenchie" (U) and "Snow Dog*’ (U) (2d wk), $7,000. I (M-G), $7,000 ‘Moment’ Fat 14G, Port; ‘Harvey’ Hot $12,000, 2d Portland, Ore., Jan. 16. Downtown biz does not look up to par this week. Despite this, "Harvey" still is big in second Broadway week “Harriet Craig” at Orpheum is mild. “Never a Dull Moment" at Paramount, and Oriental shapes good. Estimates for This Week Broadway (Parker) (1,850; 50-90) — “Harvey” (U) and “Sleeping City (U) (2d wk). Big $12,000. Last week, terrific $19,300. Mayfair (Parker) (1,500; 50-90)— “Mr. Music” (Par) and “Tougher They Come” (Col) (m,o.). Trim $5,000. Last week, “Kansas Raiders" (U) and “Deported" (U), $8,500. OrientaI,,JEvergreeri) (2,000; 5090)-— “Nev^ Dull Moment" (RKO) arid "Fatheris Wild Game" (Moho), day-date with Paramount. Okay $5,500. Last week, “Mr. Music" (Par) and“Tougher They Come" (Col), hot $11,500. Orpheum (Evergreen) (1,750; 5090)— “Harriet Craig" (Col) and "Everybody’s Dancin’ " (Indie). Mild $6,000. Last week, "Mr. Music" (Par) and "Tougher They Come" (Col), $13,700. Paramount (Evergreen) (3,400; 50-90)— “Never Dull Moment’’ (RKO) arid “Father’s Wild Game" (Mono), also Oriental. Good $8,500. Last week, "Dallas" (WB) and “Counterspy Meets Scotland Yard" (Col), terrific $16,000. United Artists (Parker) (890; 5090— “Right Cross" (M-G). Fine $7, GUSTAVO MORALES formerly of Havana, Cuba, and friend of late Sidney Oicott.' Will you or any person having information eon* cerning Mr. Morales please communicate with Bank of America^ Hollywood Main Office, 6333 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood 28, Calif., Executor. 500. Last week, "Miniver Story’ New York Theatres tmiMumFtHmt m HOWARD HUGHES': : ^eitdcdio ThIIH OOMtROU — — HADIO CITY MUSIC HAll Rockefeller Center "THE MAGNIFICENT YANKEE" siatring LOUIS CALHERN • ANN HARDINO A meiro-uoiawyn-Mayer tictiire plui Specteculer Stage Presentation The 20'