Variety (November 1957)

PICTURE GROSSES . Wednesday, November 6, 1957 LA. Okay Despite Rain;‘Had Ball’ Mild $21,000;‘Joey’Torrid 25G, 2d IO C s Up To Mighty 38G.H.O. Los Angeles, Nov. 5. Fair first-run biz is expected this round despite a rainy weekend and the flu threat. Failure -of any new films to display much strength puts emphasis on two holdovers and a pair of hard-ticket pix for continu¬ ing hefty returns: “Ten Commandments" is leading the field with a fine $38,000 or a bit over in second session in three theatres to top initial week. “Pal Joey” shapes hotsy $25,000 in sec¬ ond Egyptian stanza. “Seven Won¬ ders of World” is big $26,700 in 21st week at Warner Hollywood while “Around World in 80 Days” looks tall $26,300 at Carthay in 46th round. “Operation Mad Ball” heads newcomers with a mild $21,000 in three houses. “Until They Sail” is slim $12,000, also in three spots. Estimates for This Week State, Pantages, El Key (UATC- RKO-FWCk (2,404; 2,812; 861; 90- $1.50'—“Until They Sail” (M-G) and “Silken Affair” (DCA). Slim $12,000. Last week. State with I Hollywood, Uptown, “Battle Stripe” iNTA) and "Armored Attack” I • NTA> (reissues), $20,000. Pantages, “Helen Morgan Story” (WB) and "Johnny Trouble” (WB) (2d wk), $3,000. El Hey with Hillstreet, New Fox. "Quantez” 'U) and “Unholy wife” «U), $9,000. Hillstreet, Hollywood, Ritz <RKO- FWCi (2.752; 756; 1,320; 90*1.50) —“Operation Mad Ball” (Col) and “Parson and the Outlaw” (Col). Mild $21,000 or near. Last week. Ritz with Orpheum, Iris, “Man of 1,000 Faces” <U> and “Forbidden Interlude” (U) (1st multiple run), $10,800. Downtown Paramount, Hawaii, Uptown tABPT-G&S-FWC) (3,300; 2,106; 1,715; 90-S 1.50)—“The Cy¬ clops” (AAV and “Daughter of Dr. Jekyll” «AA). Pale $14,000 or less. Last week. Downtown Paramount, (Continued on page 18) Broadway Grosses Estimated Total Gross This Week.$504,500 {Based on 21 theatres) Last Year ..$613,700 (Based on 23 theatres) Time’ Slick 12G, Cleve.; ‘Eva 10G Cleveland, Nqv. 5. First-run trade is very uneven this session, with “Time Limit” doing best with a nice take at the State. “Three Faces of Evfe” is rated okay at the Allen but other newcomers are not getting far. “Abominable Snowman” paired with "Ghost Divider’’ is just pass¬ able at Hfpp. “Around World in 80 Days” still is fine in 21 st week at the Ohio as is 'This is Cinerama” in 18th round at the Palace. Estimates for This Week Allen (S-W) (3,800; 90*1.25)— ‘Three Faces of Eve” (20th). Okay $10,000 or near. Last week, “Story of Esther Costello” (Col) and “Par¬ son and Outlaw” (Col), $9,000. Embassy (Community) 11,200; 70- 90)—“Vampire” (UA) and “Mon¬ ster That Challenged World” (UA). Light $3,600, Last week, “Broth¬ ers Rico” (Col) and “Kid Domino” (Coiv, $6,000. Hipp (Telem’t) (3.700; 90*1.25) —“Ghost Divider” (20th) and “Abominable Snowman” (20th). Routine $12,000. Last week, “Op¬ eration Mad Ball” (Col), $14,000. Heights Art (Art Theater Guild) (925; $1.25)—“Oedipus Rex” (In¬ die). Near average $2,800. Last week, “Nana” (Indie) (3d wk), $ 2400 . Lower Mall (Community) (500; 50-90) — “Sinners” (Indie) and “Tempest in Flesh” (Indie), Okay in OJ > I* ■ 7r ! $3>200- Last week, “Street of LU, lime rancy IU' Shame” (Indie) (3d wk), $1,800. 7 7 * /T_\ ( 1 O A*. *1 o= Balto Blah; 'Costello’ Dim $6,000,‘10th Ave.’ ‘Notre Dame’NSGOiG, Port; ‘Graf Spee’ 6G Portland, Ore., Nov. 5. Town has some strong product this round but it’s not helping. “Joker Is Wild" still is okay in Second inning at Paramount. “Around World in 80 Days” con¬ tinues to amaze for 29th round at the Broadway. "Hunchback of Notre Dame” at the Fox looms only fair while “Graf Spee’ is mild at Liberty., Estimates for This Week Broadway (Parker) (980; $2.00- $2.50) — “Around World” (UA) (29th-wk). Lofty $8,500. Last week, $9,300. Fox (Evergreen) (1,536; $1*1.50) —“Hunchback of Notre Dame” (AA) and “Naked In Sun” (AA). Fair $6,500. Last week, “Three Faces of Eve” (20th) and “Copper Sky” (20th), $6,300. Guild (Indie)- (400; $1.25)—“Lost Continent” (Indie) (4th wk). Oke $1,500. Last week, $2,300. i Liberty (Hamrick) (1,890; 90- : $1.25) — “Pursuit of Graf Spee” i (Rank) and “Hell Canyon Outlaws” j (Rep). Mild $6,000. Last week, ! “Slaughter On 10th Ave.” (U) and ! “War Drums” (U), $4,-400. Orpheum (Evergreen) (1,600; $1- $1.50)—"Story of Esther Costello” (Col) and “Young Don’t Cry” (Col). Slim $6,000. ‘ Last week, “Forty Guns” (20th) and "The Deerslayer” (20th), $6,100: ■ . Paramount (Post-Par) (3,400; 90- $1.25)—“Joker Is Wild”, (Par) and “Monte Carlo Story” (UA) (2d wk). Okay $8,500. Last week, $9,800. Hub Climbs; 'Colossal* Amazing 27G, 'Woman* Sock 18G, 'Ramtree $22;000 Baltimore, Nov. 5. Action was slow here this frame with holdovers still crowding the market. Most of hew product is on the drab side. “Young and Dan¬ gerous” paired with “Rockabilly Baby” died fast at the New and were pulled after three days. “Time Limit,” which just opened, shapes big. “Esther Costello” at Hippodrome and “Story of Man¬ kind” at the Stanley arc rated cool. “French Are Funny Race” at the Cinema and “Doctor At Large" at Playhouse are pleasing. “Slaughter on 10th Avenue” is fine in second Mayfair stanza. Estimates for This Week , Century (Fruchtman) 13,100; 50- $1.25)—“Forty Guns” (20th) and “Deerslayer” i20th>. Dull $3,500. Last week, “No Down Payment” •20th) i2d wk), $5,000. Cinema (Schwaber) (460; 50- $1.25)—“French They are Funny Race” (Indie). Nice $3,500, Last week. “Stowaway Girl” (Par), $ 2 , 000 . Film Centre (Rappaport) <8Q0; $1.25-$2.25>—“Around World in 80 Days” (UA) (46th wk). Good $8,- 000 after near same last week. | Five West (Schwaber) (460; 50- S1.25>—“Triple Deception” (Rank) I 2d wk*. Fine $4,000. Last week, 53.000. Hippodrome (Rappaport) (2,300; I i0-$1.25'—“Story of Esther Cos-1 ello*’ <Colv. glow $6,000. Last! week, “Joker Is Wild” (Par) ’ (3d wk). $7,000. Little (Rappaport* *300; 50-$1.25) —“Hired Gun” iM-G*. Okay $2,- J0Q. Last week, “Rising of Moon” WB> (2d wk>, $1,300. Mayfair -Hicks) (980; 50*1.25>— “Slaughter on 10th Avenue” (U) <2d \vk>. Light $4,000. Last week, $8,500. New (Fruchtman) (1,600; 50- $1.25)—“Time Limit" (UA). Torrid •S7.000 for 4 days. In ahead. Ohio (Loew) (1,244; $1.25*2.50) -—“Around World” (UA) (21st wk). Passable $12,000. Last week, $13,000. Palace (SW-Cinerama) (1,523; $1.25*2.40)—"This Is Cinerama” (Cinerama) (18th wk). Still okay $11,200 after $12,500. State (Loew) (3,500; 70-90)— “Time Limit” (UA>. Nice $14,000. Last week, “Sea Wife” * $5,000. $17,000 inFrisco San. Francisco, Nov. 5. First-run biz here currently Is very mixed, with reaction running from excellent to the lowest of year. “Jailhouse Rock” looks fine at Warfield while “Hunchback of Notre Dame” - shapes fancy at United Artists. “Armored Attack, an oldie, is rated splendid at the Fox. “Story of Mankind”' looms only mild at Paramount. “Perri” shapes great at Stagedoor. “Black Scorpion” looks only sliri) at St. Francis as is “Value for Money” at arty Bridge. “Around World in 80 Days” still is great in 45th stanza at Coronet. Estimates for This Week Golden Gate (RKO) (2,859; 90- $1,25)—“Unknown Terror” (20th) and. “Back From the Dead” (20th). Low of year, $6,000. Last week, “Joker Is Wild” (Par) and “Check¬ point” (Rank) (3d Wk), $9,000. Fox (FWC) <4,651; $1.25*1.50) “Armored Attack (Indie) and “Bat- . tie Stripe” (Indie) (reissues). Nice i $13,000. Last week, “3 Faces of ■ ; ’ Eve” (20th) ^nd “Copper Sky” Key City Grosses Estimated Total Gross This Week ....$2,302,500 (.Based on 21 cities and, 239 theatres, chiefly prsc runs, in¬ cluding N. Y.) Total Gross same Week Last Year.$2,781,600 (Based on 22 cities and 234 theatres .) Time Lusty 1% Prov. Sail man (Loew) (2,700; 70 - 90 )— (2 ^ ) ** 1 2,500. “Mr. Rock and Roll” (Par) and Barfield (Loew) (2,656; 90-$L25) “Stowaway Girl” (Par). Slow $5,-! ~ ,. T 000. Last week, “Joker is Wild” j $17,000, Last week. Invisible Boy^ (Par), $7,500. I (Continued, on page 18) New Pix Not Helping Mpk.; ‘80 Days' Big 13^G, 17th, ‘Wonders’ 10G, 65th Minneapolis, Nov. 5. One of scantiest and least Im¬ posing lineup of newcomers hi re¬ cent weeks, promises to hold down Loop (aggregate takings. None of few fresh entries is calculated to cause ticket window rushes. The numerous holdovers, how¬ ever, continue to demonstrate strength and brighten the boxoffice picture some. Town’s two hard- ticket attractions, “Seven Wonders of World” and “Around World in [80 Days,” in their 65th and 17th weeks, respectively, are still plenty hot. Also, on the profit side are “Joker Is Wild,” winding up a stunning four-week run,, and “Op¬ eration Mad Ball” and “Three Faces of Eve” in their second stan¬ zas. Flu’s prevalence is' still an ad¬ verse b.o. factor. Estimates for This Week Academy (Mann)- (847; $1.50- $2.65) — “Around World” (UA) “Young and Dangerous” «20th) and M 17th wk). They’re still splattering •‘Rockabilly Baby” i20th>, $1,000 in [black ink, and looks to continue to 3 days. • : do so for some time. Stunning $13,- Playhouse (Schwaber'* <400; 50--; 500. Last week, $14,000. S1.25'—“Doctor at Large” <U) (2d; Century (SW-Cinerama) (1,150; wk>. Nice S3.000. Last week, same.} $1.75*2.65) — “Seven Wonders” Stanley (SW* .3.200; 50*1.25)-) (Cinerama) (65th wk). In 16th Story of Mankind” (WB). Slow I month and continuing to make b.o. $4,000. Last week, “Invisible Boy” | hay, with no end of run in sight ! M-G), $6,000. 'yet. Sturdy $10,000 or near. Last Town (SW-Cinerama) . 1,125)—= week, $10,500. “This is Cinerama” (Cinerama) j Gopher (Berger) (1,000; 85-90)— (10th wk). Pushed to kep $10,000 s “Gunsight Ridge” (UA) and “Val- via extra shows. Last week, $9,000.1 erie” (UA). Light $4,000. Last week, “Teen-Age Thunder” (How- co) and "Carnival Rock” (HowcoJ, $3,700. Lyrkj (Par) (1,000; 85-90)—“Three Faces of Eve” (20th) (m.o.). Here after prosperous State initial canto. Fine $7*000. Last week, “Teenage Doll” (AA) and “Undersea Girl” (AA), *$3,500. Radia City (Par) (4,100; 85-90)— “Operation Mad Ball” (Col) (2d wk). Has caught on well. Nice $9,000. Last week, $11,500. RKO Orpheum (RKO) (2,800; 75- 90)—“PortIand r ExpQse” (AA). Puny $5,000. Last week, "Perri” (BV), $ 6 , 000 . RKO Pan (RKO) (1,800; 65-85)— “Kelly and Me” (U) and “Night Runner” . (U). Tepid $3,000. Last week, “Young and Dangerous” (20th) and “Rockabilly Baby” (20th), $3,800. State (Par) (2,300; 85-90) — “Quantez” (U). Helped by Friday night preview of “Escapade in Japan” (U). Light $5,500 in 6 days. Last week, “Three Faces of Eve” (20th), $9,500. Suburban World (Mann) (800; 85)—“Fernandel the Dressmaker” (Indie). Mediocre $1,500. Last week, “Happy Road” (M-G), $1,200,, World. (Mann) (400;. 85*1,25)—; “Joker Is Wild” (Par) (4th wk). Giving way Friday (8) to “Les Girls’” (M-G>. Fine $4,000. Last week, $5,000. , Providence, Nov. *5. State’s “Time Limit” and Elm¬ wood’s fourth week of “Around the World” are best in a fairly ac¬ tive ’week here. Albce is good with “Amazing Colossal Man” while the Strand’s 2d of “The Is Wild.’” Majestic is taking an¬ other flyer into the let’s scare them fare for a 3-day stand. Estimates for This Week Albee (RKO) (2.200; 65-80)- “Amazing Colossal Man” (AI) and “Cat Girl” (AI). ' Healthy $7,500. Last week, “Satellite in' Sky” (Indie) and “Destination Moon' (Indie), $3,000. Elmwood (Snyder) (745; $2*2.50) —“Around World in 80 Days” (UA) (4th wk). Happy $11,000 looms. Third week was same. Majestic (SW) (2,200; 65-80)— ‘Unknown Terror” (20th) and ‘Back From Dead” (20th). Just set for three-day stand and so-so $3,500. Last week, “Armored At¬ tack” (WB) and “Battle Stripe’' (WB), $5,000. State (Loew) (3,200; 65-80)—| Time Limit” (UA) and “Hidden Fear” (UA). Lofty $12,000 or near. Last week, “Until They Sail” (M-G) and “Big Caper” (M-G), $7,500. Strand (National Realty) (2,200; 65-80)—“Joker Is Wild” (Par) and “Stowaway Girl” (Par) (2d wk). Good $6,500. First was $9,500. ‘lime’ Tops Newcomers In Toronto, Loud 14G; ‘Perri’8G,‘Joker’10G Toronto, Nov, 5. With the exception of “Time Limit” and “Perri,” both big, new¬ comers are dipping badly, this ap¬ plying to “Across the Bridge” and “High Tide at Noon,” both slow. Holdovers loom big. “Joker Is Wild” in fourth frame still is solid, “This IsOinerama” still is capacity in second round at the University. Estimatea for This Week Carlton (Bank) (2,518; 60-$l) — “Across Bridge” (Rank). Sad $8,000. Last week, “Sun Also Rises” (20th) (3d wk), $9,000. Downtown, Glendale, Scarboro, State (Taylor) (1,054, 995; 694; 698; 50-75)—“Street of Sinners” (UA) and “Joe Dakota” (UA). Light $13,- 000 . Last week, “Portland Expose” (AA) and “Death in Small Doses” fAA). $16,000. Hyland (Rank) (1,357; $1)—“High Tide at Noon” (Rank). NSG $4,000. Last week, “Affair to Remember” (20th) (7th wk), same. Imperial <FP) (3,344; 60*1.10)— “Joker Is - Wild” (Par) (4th wk). Fine $10,000. Last week, $11,500. International (Taylor) (557; $1)— “Smallest Show on Earth” (IFD) (4th wk). No change on that $4,000 gross. Loew* (Loew) (2,098; 60-$l) — “Time Limit” (UAT. Good $14,000. Last week, “Until They Sail” (M-G) (3d wk), $4,500 in 4 days. Tivoli (FP) (995; $1.75*2.40) — “Around World in 80 Days” (UA) (12th wk). Slipping to good $13,000 after 11 weeks’ tumaway capacity biz at $15,000 weekly. Towne (Taylor) (693; $1)—“Per¬ ri” (BV). Smash $8,000. Last week, “living Idol” (M-G), $3,000. Uptown (Loew) (2,096; 75*1.25) —“Slaughter on 10th Avenue” (U) (2d wk). Mild $5,500. Last week, $9,500. University (FP) (1,233; $1.50- $2.40)—“This Is Cinerama” (Cin¬ erama) (2d wk). Sellout, and turn- away biz, at wow $24,000. First was same. York (FP) (877; $1.25*2)— 4 '*10 Commandments” (Par) (50th wk). Holding steady at $3,500. Last week, ditto. Boston, Nov. 5. Action at; the wickets is improv¬ ing this week with.inrush of new product and tapering of flu scare. “Time Limit” is nice at the State and Orpheum. “Amazing Colossal Man” shapes terrific at Paramount and Fenway. “And God Created Woman” is .wow at the Gary. “Young Stranger” - is lofty at the Kenmore. “Raintree County” is ahead in second week at the Astor on hold¬ over scene. “Around World” leads city with a heavy take at the Saxon. “Seven Wonders” is perking nicely at the Boston as last weeks loom. Estimates, for This Week Astor (B3cQ) (1,872; $1.65*2.75) —“Raintree County” (M-G) (3d wk). Third. Week ends Thursday (7). Sec¬ ond week was solid $22,000. JLast week, $21,000. Beacon Hill (Sack) (678; 90*1.25) —“Sins of Casanova” (Times) (2d wk). Nice $4,500. Last week, $6,500. Boston (SW-Cinerama) (1,354; $1.25*2.65) — "Seven Wonders” (63d Wk). Hotsy $16,500. Last week, *17,500. Copier (Indie) (961; 90*1.25)— “Miracle of Marcelino” (UMPO) (7th *wk). Sixth was oke $3,500. Last week, $4,300. Exeter (Indie) (1,200; 60*1.25)— “Brothers in. Law” (Cont) (5th wk). Fourth week slick $5,500. Last week, $6,300. Fenway (NET) <1,378; 60*1.10)— “Amazing Colossal Man” (AI) and “Cat Girl” (AI). Moppet lurer smash $9,000, backed by heavy radio, tv, film-newspaper exploita¬ tion. Last week, “Devil’s Hairpin” (Par) and “Mr. Rock and Roll” (Par), $3,500. - Gary (Sock) (1,340; 9O*1;80)— "And; God Created Woman” (Kings). Wow $18,000. Last week, “Story of Esther Costello” (Col) (2d wk),'$5,500. Kenmore (Indie) (700; 85*1.25) —“Young Stranger” (RKO) (2d wk). First week ended Thursday (31) was boffo $9:000. Paramount (NET) (1,700; 60*1)— “Amazing Colossal Man”. (AI) and “Cat Girl” (AI). Wow $18,000. Last week, “Devil* Hairpin” (Par) and “Mr. Rock- and Roll” (Par), $9,500. Memorial (RKO) (3,lS0; 75*1.25) i—"Young and Dangerous” (20th) smd “Rockabilly Baby” (20th). Opened Wednesday (31); out Sat¬ urday (2) and house went to oldies, “Seven. Year Itch,’ (20th) and “No Business Like Show Business” (20th) on Sunday (3). Slow $8,000 for split week. Last week, “Three Faces of Eve” (20th) and “Raising a Riot” (Indie), $13,000. Metropolitan (NET) (4,357; 90- $1.25)—“Story of Mankind” (WB) and “Woman in Dressing Gown” (WB). Drab $8,000. Last week, (Continued on page 18) ‘Graf Spee’ Lofty 1% Dearer; 'Ere’ Big 9G, 11 Denver, Nov. 5. “Pursuit of Graf Spee” shapes standout here this stanza, with a big take at Paramount It holds. Other newcomers are fair to light “Around World in. 80 Days” goes into 26th week at Tabor. “Joker Is Wild” looms big enough in. second round to win a tlrrd at the Denham. Estimatea for This Week Centre (Fox) (1,247; 70*1.25) — “Three Faces of Eve” (20th) (2d wk). Tall $9,000. Last week, $10,500. ' Denham (Cockrill) (1,249; 70-90) —“Joker Is Wild” (Par) (2d wk). Good $9,000. Stays on. Last week, $14,000.. Denver (Fox) (2,586; 70-90) — “Abominable Snowman” (20th) and “Ghost Diver” (20th). Fair $11,000 or less. Last Week, “Perri” (BV), $ 12 , 000 . Esquire (Fox) (742; 70-90) — “Only French Can” (Indie). Big $5,000. Holds. Last week, on re¬ issues. Orpheum (RKO) (2,596; 70-90)— ‘Amazing Colossal Man” (AIP) and ’CatGlrl” CMP). Light $7,000 or near. Last week, “Invisible Boy” (M-G) and “Boone, Trail B^zer” (Rep), $6,000. Paramount (Wolfberg) (2.200; 70- 90)—^’Pursuit of Graf Spee” (Rank) and “Outlaw’s Son” (UA). Big $15;- 000. Stays. Last week, “Time Limit” (UA) and “Bop Girl” (UA), *14,000. Tabor (Fox) (930; $1.25*2.50) — “Around World in 80 Days” (UA) (25th wk). Fair $5,500. Holds. Last week,. $7,500. Veme Art (Sher-Shulman) (442; 75-90)—“Third Key” (Rank). Good $L200. Last*week, “Nana”-(Indie) (2d wk), $1,600.