Variety (June 1957)

PICTCnE GROSSES P'SmEfr Wednesday, June S» 1957 Hub Better; "Corral’ Lively $26,000, "Face Smooth 16G, "Hut’ Fair 20G, ‘80 Days’ Fast 28G, Desk’ 10G, 2d Boston. June 4. Boxoffice slump in recent weeks is being shaken off a bit in current j session. “Face In Crowd” shapes nice at the Paramount and Fen¬ way. “Reach For Sky” is hotsy at the Beacon. “Little Hut” was fair¬ ish at State and Orpheum last round. Standout is “Gunfight At O.K. Corral,” big at Metropolitan. “Desk Set” is holding hotsy in second time around at the Memo¬ rial. “Around World in 80 Days” leads holdovers in seventh frame with a great take at Saxon. “Sev¬ en Wonders” is stout in 41st week at the Boston. “10 Command¬ ments” still is strong in 29th round at Astor. "Bachelor Party” sails along slick at the Kenmore in sev¬ enth week.* Estimates for This Week Astor <B&Q) (1,372; $1.90-$2.75) —“10 Commandments” <Par) (29th wk). Neat $15,500. Last week, $15,000. • Beacon Hill (Beacon Hill) (678; 90-$ 1.251—“Reach For Sky” (Rank). Hotsv $14,000. Last week, “Snow Was Black” (Conti (4th wk), $4,500. Boston (SW-Cinerama) (1,354; $1.25-$2.65> — “Seven Wonders” (Cinerama) (41st. wk). Great $16,- 000. Last week, $15,000. Exeter (Indie) (1,200; 60-$1.25)— “Gold Of Naples” (DCA) (5th wk). Fourth week was good $7,000, Fenway (NET) (1,373; 50-$l,10) —“Face In Crowd” (WB) and “Lifet Of Badmen” <AA). Nice $5,000. Last week. “Quiet Man” (reissue) (Continued on page 18) ‘80 Days’ Lofty $15,000, K.C.; ‘Corral' Sockeroo llG,‘10C’s’8G,16tb Kansas City, June 4. Biz perked with the holiday weekend and a vastly improved lineup of a pix. Way out in front is “Around World in 80 Days” at the Tower and looks for a handsome run, with a big opening round. Benefit for DeMolay preem on Wednesday night found Harry S. Truman among the celebs. Other ace newcomer is “Gunfight at O.K. Corral” at Paramount with a smash initial session. “Little Hut” at Mid¬ land looms good. “Wayside Bus” in four Fox Midwest houses also is good, if not sock. “10 Command¬ ments” in 16th week at the Roxy came up strong after lagging for a while, and will gain more playing time. Drive-ins also are picking up. Estimates for This Week Dickinson, Glen, Shawnee Drive- in, Leawood Drive-in (Dickinson) (750; 700; 1.10Q car^- 900 cars; 75c person^—“Dragoon Wells Massa¬ cre” (AA) and “Chain of Evidence” (AA!. Moderate $8,500. Last week, “Hot Rod Rumble” (AA) and “Calypso Joe” .AA>, $9,500. Kiiqo (Dickinson) (504; 75-90)— “Invitation to Dance” (M-G) (2d wki. Loud $1,800; holds. Last week, $2,500. Midland <Loew) (3,500; 60-80)— “Little Hut” (M-G) and “Vintage” (M-Gt. Good $9,000, may hold. Last week. “Monkey on Back” <UA) and “Iron Sheriff” <UA\ $4,000. Missouri (SW-Ciners.na) (1,194; $1.20 $2! — “Cinerama Holiday” (Cinerama) (13th wk). Rose to fast $10,000. Last week, $9,500/ Paramount (UP) (1,900; 75-90)— “Gunfight at O.K. Corral” (Par). Smash Sll.P"'; stays on. Last week, “Untamed Ic». Ah” «WB! and “Coun¬ terfeit Plan” (WB), $4,000. Roxy (Durwood) (879; 90-$2>- “10 Commandments” (Par) (16th Wk*. Surged ahead to handsome $8,000. with Decoration Day and end of school. Holds on. Last week, $ 6 , 000 . Uptown, Esquire, Fairway, Gra¬ nada <Fox Midwest ( (2,100: 820; 700; 1,217: 75-90!—'“Wayward Bus” <29th! with “Break in Circle” (20th) added at Esquire and Granada. Good $15,000. Last week. “Deadly Mantis” *'U> and “Girl in Kremlin” (U), $9,000. Rockhill (Little Art Theatres) (750; 75-90'—“We Are All Mur¬ derers” > Indie). Mild $1,400. Last week. “Sorceress” (Indie) (2d wk', $ 1 , 000 . . Tower (Fox Midwest) . 1,145; $1.25-$2'—“Around World” (UA). Opened regular run Thursday after midwest preem Wednesday night In benefit for DeMolay. Playing without benefit of a review by the K.C. Star, which otherwise gave opening good coverage. Looks for big $15,000, and holding, natch! * Broadway Grosses Estimated Total Gross This Week ..$583,400 (Based on 25 theatres) Last Year .$499,000 (Based on 21 theatres ) ‘Corral’ Big 18G, St. L; ‘Hut’ 12G St. Louis, June 4. As if pix here did not . have enough outdoor competition, they will be confronted with the Muni¬ cipal Opera Assn, in its 39th sea¬ son at -the Playhouse of Forest Park starting June 6. Current ses¬ sion sees some new product giving the whole list a better look. Topper is "Gunfight at O.K. Corral” at the Fox where it hit a big total open¬ ing round, and is now in its second week. Also fine is “Little Hut” at Loew’s. “Wayward Bus” too shapes sharp at the St. Louis. “Seven Wonders of World” firmed up as it neared end of its run in 60th week at Ambassador. “10 Command¬ ments” also looks neat in third week at the Pageant. Estimates for This Week Ambassador (SW-Cinerama) (1,- 400; $1.20-$2.40) — “Seven Won¬ ders” (Cinerama) (60th wk). Good $7,000 after $7,500 last week. Fox (Arthur) (5,000; 75-90)— “Gunfight at O.K. Corral" (Par) and “Women at Pitcairn Island” (20th) (2d wk). Last week ended Monday (3) was big $18,000. . Loewis (Loew) (3,221; 50-65)— “Little Hut” (M-G) and “Shadow On Window” (Col). Fine $12,000. Last week, “Monkey On Back” (UA) and “Hit And Run” (UA), $ 8 , 006 . Missouri (Arthur) (3,500; 75-90) —"Kronos” (20th) and “The She Devil” (20th). Opened today (Tues.V. Last week, “Untamed Youth” (WB) and “Counterfeit Plan” (WB), slow $4,500: Orpheum (Loew) (1,913; 50-85) —“Monkey On Back” (UA) and “Hit And Run” (UA) fm.o.). ‘Mild $3,000. Last week, “Voodoo Is¬ land” (UA) and “Pharoah’s Island” (UA), $4,000. Pageant (St. L. Amus.) (1,000; 90-$1.50) — “10 Commandments” (Par) (3d wk). Nice $6,000. Last week, $6,500. Richmond (St. L. Amus.) (400; 75-90)—“Gold Of Naples” (Indie) (2d wk). Good $1,500 after $2,000 initial stanza. St. Louis (Arthur) (4,000; 75-90) —“Wayward Bus” (20th). Fancy $9,000. Last week, “Desk Set” (20th) (2d wk). $7,500. Shady Oak (St. L. Amus.) (800; 75-90)—“Gold Of Naples” (Indie) (2d wk). Oke $1,500 after $2,000 opener. ‘Corral’ Buffalo Ace, Wow 120,000; ‘Face’ 8G Buffalo. June 4. Biz Is surprisingly quiet in cur¬ rent week but “GUnfigtft at O.K. Corral” looks great at Paramount. “Face In Crowd” shapes fair at Center hut “Little Hut” is only mild at the Buffalo. “Garment Jungle” looms dull at Lafayette. Both “Around World in 80 Days” and “Seven Wonders of World” continue stoutly. Estimates far This Week Buffalo (Loew) (3,000; 60-85)— “Little Hut” (M-G) and “Slander” (Indie). Moderate $10,000. Last week, “Monkey On Back” (UA) and “War Drums” (Indie), $13,200. Paramount (AB-PT) <3,000; CO- 85)—“Gunfight at O. K. Corral” (Par) and “Affair in Reno” (Indie). Great $20,000 or near. Last week. “Public Pigeon No. 1” (U) and “The Young Stranger” (RKO), $9,500. Center /AB-PT) (2,000;. 60-85)— “Face in Crowd” (WB) and “Deep Adventure” (WB). Fair $8,000. Last week, “Flying Leathernecks” (RKO) and “Sea Devils” (RKO) (reissues) (4 days), $7,000. Lafayette (Basil) (3,000; 50-85)— “Garment Jungle” (Col) and “Hell-, cats of Navy” . (Col). Dull $7,000. Last week, “Calypso Joe” (AA) and “Hot Rod Rumble” (AA), $6,000. Century (Buhawk). (1,400; $1.50- $3)—“Around World” *(UA) (9th wk). Fine $12,000. Last week, ditto. Teck (SW - Cinerama) (1,200; $1.2Q-$2L40) — “Seven Wonders” (Cinerama) (40th wk). Okay $8,000. Last week, ditto. ‘Corral’ Huge 28G, PhilIy;‘Desk’14G Philadelphia, June 4. Terrific array of new blue-chip pix boosted biz here but it was far from a bonanza holiday. Near¬ perfect weather led to a healthy exodus for four days away from the city. “Gunfight at O.K. Corral” looms standout with a mighty take at the 1,000-seat Viking. “Monkey on My Back” also is big at Stanton while “Desk Set” looks good at the Fox. “Bachelor Party” is lively at Goldman. Second week of “Design¬ ing Woman” shapes fancy at Arcadia. “Face In Crowd” is rated highly disappointing despite rave notices. Estimates for This Wfeek Arcadia (S&S) (526; 99-$1.80) — “Designing Woman” (M-G) (2d wk). Fancy $13,000. Last week, $15,000. Boyd (SW-Cinerama) (1,430; $1.25-$2.60) — “Seven Wonders of World” (Cinerama) (58th wk). So-so $8,000. Last week, $6,500. Fox (20th) (2,250; 55-$I.80) — “Desk Set” (20th). Good $14,000. Last week; “Boy on Dolphin” (20th) (3d wk), $8,000 in 5 days. Goldman (Goldman) (1,250; 65- $1.25) — “Bachelor Party” (UA). Lively $18,000. Last week, “Buster Keaton Story” (Par),' $6,000. Green Hill (Serena) (750; 75- $1.25) (closed Sundays) — “Green Man” (DCA). Oke $3,200. Last week, “John and Julie” (DCA) (2d wk), $3,000. Mastbaum (SW) (4,370; 90-$1.49) — “Face in Crowd” (WB). Dim $13,000. Last week, “China Gate” (20th), $8,000. Midtown (Goldman) (1,000; $2- $2,75)—“Around World” (UA) (23d (Continued on page 18) Del dnhs; ‘Corral’ Terrif£fi,W®, ‘Face* 17G, "80 Days Boff 21G, 2d Mpls. Still Spotty; ‘Corral’ Socko $9,500, ‘Face’ Lean 6G, W Slow 8G Key City Grosses Estimated Total Grost This Week ....... $2,729,506 (Based on 23 cities and 251 theatres , chiefly first runs, in - - eluding* N+ Y.) Total Gross Same Week •' ~ • Last Year ..$2,311,460 (Based on 21 cities and- 211 theatres.) ‘Face’ Bri Minneapolis, June 4. Warm weather and sunshine weren’t conducive to holiday week¬ end cinema attendance but an al¬ most complete assortment of new meritorious offerings put some life into trade nevertheless. Heading the array • and showing robust strength is “Gunfight at O.K. Corral” at State. “The Waywafd Bus,” is slow/ “Face in Crowd” is rated mild at Orpheum. “Monkey ori My Back,” also new, looms good at Lyric. It is the 43d week for “Seven Wonders of World” at Cen¬ tury. ' . Estimates for This Week Century (SW-Cinerama! <1.150; $1.75-$2.65) — -'‘Seven Wonders” (Cinerama) (43d v wk). Going along at a healthy clip with $12,500. Last .week, $13,000. Gopher (Berger) (1,000; 85-90)— “Little Hut” (M-G) (2d wk). Off to light $3,500 this session. Last week, $6,500. Lyric (Par) (1,000; 85-90) — “Monkey on My Back” (UA). House reopened after re-seating. Good $5,000. Radio City (Par) (4,100; 85-90)— “Wayward Bus” (20th). Slow $8,000. ■ Last week, “This Could Be' Night” (M-G) (2d wk), $5,000 in 6 days. *“ RKO Orpheum (RKO) (2,800; 75-90)—“Face - in Crowd” (WB). Highly praised, but. lack of cast names' probably drags. Mild $6,000. Last week, “Public Pigeon No. 1” (U), $5,500. RKO Pan (RKO) (1,800; 75-90)— “Zombies of Mora Tau” (Col) and "Man Who Turned to Stone” (Col). Light $3,500. Last week, “Spirit St. Louis” (WB) (5th wk), $4,500. State (Par) (2,300; 85-90)—“Gun¬ fight at O.K. Corral” (Par). Lead¬ ing the procession easily. Cast presence of Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas means boxoffice shekels. Lusty $9,50p.- Last week, “Buster Keaton “ Story” (Par), $4,000: World (Mann? (400; 85-$1.25)— “Bachelor Party” (UA) (2d wk). Much praise, for this one. Okay $3,000* Last week, $4,500. Prov.; ‘Hut’ 11G Providence, June 4. . Biggest coin total is going to Loew’s with “The Little Hut,” which is okay. Otherwise biz is spotty this week. “Face In Crowd” is rated nice at Majestic. Strand’s “10 Commandments” looms oke in seventh round. * • Estimates far -This Week Albee (RKO) <2,200; 65-80) — “Deadly Mantis” (U) and “Girl In Kremlin” (U). 'Mild $6,000. Last week, “Quiet Man” (Rep) (reissue) and “Lawless Eighties” (Rep), same. Majestic (SbJV) (2,000; 65-80) — “Face In Crowd” (WB) and “Bad¬ lands of Montana” (WB). Nice $8,000. Last week, “Desk Set”. (20th) and “Break In The Circle” (20th), $9,000. „ State (Loew) (3,200; 65-80) — “Little Hut” (M-G) and y “Fort Laramie” (M-G). Oke $11,000. Last week, “Monkey On Back” (UA) and “War Drums” (UA), $8,000. Strand (Silverman) (2,200; $1.50- $2) — “10 Commandments” (Par) (7th wk>. Slowing down to okay $8,000. Last week, $8,200. ‘Corral’ Mighty $28,000, Frisco; ‘Face’ Hot 11G, ‘Monkey’ 9G, ‘Hut’ 12G San Francisco, June 4. First-run trade is perking i;p currently, with new product giving several spots mighty boosts. “Gun¬ fight, at O.K. Corral” looms terrific at Paramount, jto top city and give this house one of the best weeks in months. “Face in Crowd” also Is rated solid at St. Francis but “Mon¬ key on My Back” is just okay at United Artists, ‘.‘Wayward Bos” is very disappointing at the Fox. “Little Hut” looks lively in sec¬ ond round at Warfield. “Around World in 80 Days” is rated huge at Coronet in 23d stanza, “Seven Wonders of World" also soared, being great in 28th session at Orpheum. Estimates for This Week Golden Gate (RKO) (2,859; 80-$l) —“The Oklahoman” (20th) and “Last of Badmen (20th). Dull $8,000. Last week, “Battle Heir 1 (DCA) and “Bermuda Affair” (DCA), $12,000. Fox (FWC) (4,651; $1.25-$1.30)— “Wayward Bus” (20th). Mild $11,- 000. Last week, “Desk Set” (20th) and “Oasis” <20th) (2d wk), $7,500 in 5 days. Warfield (Loew) (2,656; 65-90)— “Little Hut” (M-G) (2d wk). Fine $12,000. Last week, $16,000. Paramount (Par) <2,646; $1.25)— “Gunfight at O.K. Corral” (Par). Smash $28,000 or near. Last week, “Weapon” (Rep) and “Hidden Gun” (Rep), $9,500 for 6 days. St. Francis (Par) Tl,400; $1-$1.25) “Face In Crowd” (WB). Solid $11,- 000 or near. Last week, “Abandon Ship” (Col) and “Utah Blaine” (Col), $9,000 in 6 days. Orpheum (SW-Cinerama) (1,458; $1.75-$2.65) — “Seven Wonders” (Cinerama) (28th wk). Big $20,000 or near. Last week, $16,600. United Artists (No. Coast) (1,207; 70-$l)—“Monkey On Back” (UA) and “Gun Duel in Durango” (UA), Just okay $9,000. Last week, ‘‘River’s Edge” (20th) and “Two Grooms for Bride” (20th), $6,000. . Stagedoor (A-R) (400; $1.25- $2.20)—“10 Commandments” (Par) (2d wk). Good $9,500, Last week, $ 10 , 000 . * Larkin (Rosener) (400; $1)— “Lady Chatterley’s Lover” (Indie) (4th wk). Good $3,600. Last week, $4,200. Clay (Rosener) (400; $1)—“Oedi¬ pus Rex” (Indie) (2d wk). Okay $2,300. Last week, $3,800. Vogue (S.F. Theatres) (364; $1.25)—“Gold of Naples” (DCA). (Continued on page T8J Detroit, June A, Biz- is on the upbeat this week, with strong newcomers aiding solid long-termers. “Gunfight -at O. K. Corral” is standout with a terrific total at the Palms. “Face in Crowd” looks good at the Michigan.’ “Kro¬ nos" shapes okay at the huge Fox. “Deadly Mantis” at the. Broad- way-Capitol and “Little Hut” at the Adams, are both doing fine. Longrun “10 Commandments”, at Madison is swell In 25th round. “Around World 80 Days” at United Artists is climbing to a much big¬ ger figure in :23d week. “Seven Wonders of World” at Music Hall* continues great in 51st stanza. Estimates for This Week Fox (Fox-Detroit) (5,000; 90- $1.25)—“Kronos" (20th) and “She- devil” (20th). Oke $17,000. Last week, “Desk Set” 29th) and “Spoil¬ ers of Forest” (Rep), $11,000. Michigan (United Detroit) (4,000; 90-$1.25)—“Face in Crowd” (WB) and “Young Stranger” (U). Good $17,000. Last week, “Abandon Ship” (Col) and “Hellcats of Navy” (Col), $16,000- Palma (UD) (2,961; 90-$1.25>. — “Gunfight at O. K. Corral” (Par) and “Crime of Passion” (Indie). Terrific $35,000. Last week, “Mon¬ key on My Back” (UA) and “Gun Duel in Durango” (UA) (2d wk), $13,000. Madison (UD) (1,900; $1.25- $2.75)—“10 Commandments” (Par) <28thAvk). Swell $18,000. Last week; same. Broadway-Capltol (UD) (3,500; 9G-$1.25)—“Deadly Mantis” (U) and “Girl in Kremlin" (U). Good $13,000. Last week, “Hot Rod Rum¬ ble” (AA) and “Calypso Joe” (AA)# $9 000 United Artists (UA) (1,668; $1.25- $3.) — “Around World” (UA) (23d wk). Big $21,000. Last week, $16,- 800. Adams (Balaban) (1,700; 90-$1.25) —“Little Hut” (M-G). Lusty $13,- 000. Last week, “This Could Be Night”. (M-G) -(2d wk),,$7,000. Music Hall (SW-Cinerama) (1,205; $1.50-$2.65) — “Seven/* Wonders” (Cinerama) (51st wk), Nice $18,000. Last week, $18,400. < ■ . Krim (Krim) (1,000; $1.50) •— “Funny Face” (Par) (5th wk). Up to oke $8,500. Last week, $7,000. ‘Corral’ Leading Mo’s Upbeat, Bangnp 513,000; Ifesk’ Sturdy^ at 10G Baltimore, June 4. With; a crop of new entries brightening the downtown scene, film biz was a little better in spots this week, but the overall picture was not as big as hoped for. “Gun¬ fight at O.K. Corral” is living the. Stanley the best biz it has bad in months. “Wayward Bus,” at Cen¬ tury and “Desk Set" at New are rated nice, latter, being especially strong. "Aroiind World in 80 Days” continues to hold solidly at the Film Centre in 24th week. “Young Stranger” is *still fine at the Five West. “Little Hut” continues big in second Town session. Estimates for This Week Century (Fruchtman) (3,100; 50- $1.25)—“Wayward Bus” (20th), Nice $8,000. Last week, “True Story Jesse James” (20th), $3,500. Cinema (Schwaber) (460; 50- $1.25)—“Magnificent Seven” (Col). Good $3,000. Last week, “Moulin Rouge” (UA) (2d wk), $2,200. Film Centre (Rappaport) (890; $L50-$2/J0)—“Around World” (UA) (24th wk). Holding fine at $10,000 after same last week. „ Fire West (Schwaber) (560; 50- $1.25)—“Young'Stranger" (U) (2d wk). SoUd $2,500 after $4,000 last session. Hippodrome (Rappaport) (2,300; 50-$L25)—“Hellcats of Navy" (Col). Mild $6,000. Last week, “Half Human” (DCA) and “Monster from Green Hell” (DCA), 17,000. Mayfair (Hicks) (930; 50-$1.25)— “Girl in Kremlin” (U) and “Kettles on MacDonald’s Farm” (U). Thin $2,500 in 4 days. Last week, “Pub-, lie Pigeon No. 1” (U). $3,300 in 7 days. New (Fruchtman) (1,600; 50- $1.25)=—“Desk Set” (20th). Neat $10,000. Last week, “Oklahoma” (20th), $4,Q00. ‘Playhouse (Schwaber) (410; 50* $1.25)—“12 Angry Men” (UA) (7th wk). Nice $3,500 after same last 'stanza. Stanley (SW) (3,200; 50-$1.25)— “Gunfight at 0:K. Corral”. (Par). Solid $13,000. Last week, “Un¬ tamed Youth” (WB), $4,000. Town (Rappaport) (1,400; 50- $1.25)—“little Hut” (M-G) (2d wk). Happy $7,500 after $12,000 in first.