Boxoffice-January.07.1950
' m- reissue D E S MOINES Meivest change on Pilmrow here is the name on Paramount's window — Paramount Film Distributing Corp. The announcement was made in a dramatic way when all employes gathered in the screening room last week, and, by way of a special telephone hookup, heard New York executives explain the new setup. An additional celebration at Paramount occm-red when- Pearl Robbins was rewarded for his 25 yeai's service to the exchange. R. M. Copeland, former manager and longtime friend of Robbins, gave the salesman a pin in recognition of his 25th anniversary. Guests at the branch were Mi's. Don Hicks, wife of the exchange manager, and Mi's. Robbins, who was given a corsage. Dorothy Van Buren, Columbia stenographer, is back at her desk after an illness . . . Bill Dutton of Iowa Film reports that one of the company's trucks turned over after going in a ditch near PeUa. Fortunately, the di'iver escaped with minor bruises . . . Fog and sleet prevented many exhibitors from making weekly booking trips here. Employes at Paramount have reorganized the Pep club, organization of all exchange employes. Dues will be collected and parties will be planned. Chuck Elder, booker and office manager, is president of the group; Alberta Collins, inspector, secretary, and Madeleine Sherman, stenographer, treasurer. Universal sneak-previewed "Francis" at the Paramount and the picture met favorable comment from all who saw it . . Evelyn . Tellis, Universal, had a fine holiday season because her son was on leave from navy duties and was at home with her . . . Wilma Prace, U-I inspector, is back at work after an illness. Claudie Frueh and Dee Hymes of Republic spent the New Year's weekend at their homes in Afton and Winterset, respectively . . . Joanne Hurduin, Universal has new diamond ring. Her fiance is Marion Witzenburg. No date has been set for the wedding. Gopher Sale Reported Near in Minneapolis MINNEAPOLIS—The Minnesota Amusement Co. is expected to conclude a deal within the week disposing of the Gopher Theatre, a dowaitown first run B house. It is the only local Loop theatre from which MAC must dispose of under consent decree terms. Trade circle reports, unconfirmed by Harry B. French, Minnesota Amusement Co. president, have the theatre winding up in the hands of Ted Karatz, local film equipment manufactiuer and dealer and a holder of considerable realty here. The initial sale will be COMPLETELY made to Sim Heller and associates. Grand NEW Rapids, Minn., circuit owner, who will, in HORKY'S CAFE turn, sell it to Karatz, according to the reports. Bigger and Better Than Ever — Featuring 'Delish' Steaks 1202 High St. Des Moines, Iowa The Minnesota Amusement Co. does not "Where Filmrow Friends Gather" Open Doily at 4 p. m. own the building or fee and is selling only the equipment and its lease which has 45 months to run. For this it is reported Heller, et al, is paying $45,000. DRIVE-IN THEATRE COMBINATION ENTRANCE and ENTRANCE DRIVEWAY FLOODLIGHT Heller and his associates recently bought the two Valley City, N. D., theatres from Also available with Exit Panels Arrows may be either right or left. John Filler. They also own theatres in Grand Rapids and Northfield, Minn. ONE Thing You CANNOT Do Without • is your projector . . . it's the heart of your business, SO be sure it is in the best possible condition. Our experienced servicemen and a complete stock of parts can be relied upon to keep your equipment operating smoothly. Call us today for a complete "check-up." DES MOINES THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY National Mohawk Carpets Carbons :il-23 High St. Phone 3-6520 Heywood-Wakefield Seating Projector Repair Service Des Moines, Iowa — 'Outlaw' and 'Idol' Best in Kansas City KANSAS CITY—Despite a sudden shift from one extreme to another in weather shortly after the turn of the year, trade at first nms here zoomed to its highest level in recent months. "The Outlaw," dualed with "The Threat" at the RKO Missouri, set a new record for the house and paced downtown theatres. "The Fallen Idol" at the neighborhood Kimo opened to record-breaking business. "Sands of Iwo Jima," day and date at the Tower, Uptown and Fairway, gave the three houses their best grosses in recent months. (Average Is 100) Esquire—Hide 'Em Cowboy (U-I); Way Out West (MGM), reissues £5 Kirno—The Fallen Idol (SRO) 300 Midland—On the Town (MGM); Chinatown at Midnight (Col) 165 Orpheum—Prince oi Foxes (ZOth-Fox), 2nd wk 115 Paramount—The Great Lover (Para), 2nd wk 155 RKO Missouri—The Outlaw (RKO); The Threat (RKO) 210 Roxy—And Baby Makes Three (Col); Joe Palooka in the Big Fight (Mono), 2nd wk Tower, Uptown, Fairway—Sands ol Iwo Jima 85 (Rep) 165 'Great Lover' With 175 Is Twin City Leader MINNEAPOLIS — Big holiday takings helped swell totals the past week. Leading Loop houses boosted admissions to $1 for New Year's eve. "The Great Lover" led the field, but fine takings also were chalked up by other newcomers, including "The Fallen Idol," "The Outlaw," "Lady Takes a Sailor" and "Quartet," the last-named in its second dowTitown run. Aiter Desert Command (Mono), reissue; Apache Chief (LP) 100 Gopher—Savage Splendor (RKO); Master Minds (Mono) 90 Century—Dancing in the Dark (20th-Fox), 2nd wk- 90 Lyric Duck Soup (Para); Animal Crackers (Para), reissues, 2nd wk. 110 Pix—Quartet (EL). 2nd run 125 Radio City—The Great Lover (Pard) 175 RKO Orpheum-Bagdad (U-I) _ 105 RKO Pan—The Outlaw (RKO), 3rd run _ 140 State—The Lady Takes a Sailor (WB) 100 V.-orld-The Fallen Idol (SRO) 150 "Foxes' Takes Slight Lead In Omaha Grosses OMAHA—All Omaha downtown houses did , well on holiday business, but none really was a standout as in past years. "Prince of Foxes" at the Paramount Theatre scored slightly the best. Temperatiu-es remained above normal and there was no snow or rain. Omiha—Sword in the Desert (U-I); Last oi the Wild Horses (LP) 110 Orpheum—Fighting Man ol the Plains (20lh-Fox); Bomba the Jungle Boy (Mono) 120 Paramount—Prince oi Foxes (20th-Fox) 130 RKO Brandeis—Holiday Aifair (RKO); Riders oJ the Sky (Col) 105 S'tale-The Blue Lagoon (U-I); Movie Crazy (MPSCO) 120 Town—The Fighting Redhead (EL), Saigon (Para); Betrayed (20th-Fox) 115 Showman's Uncle Performs Clarke Gable Ceremony PERRY, IOWA—Al Hansen, manager of the Perry Theatre, was surprised greatly when he learned that his uncle the Rev. Aage Moller, performed the maiTiage ceremony for Clark Gable and Lady Ashley. Reverend Moller also married the Hansens back in the days when he was a minister in Nebraska. Hansen said his uncle now is minister of the Danish Lutheran church at Solvang, Calif. BOXOFFICE January 7, 1950
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