Boxoffice-11.04.1950

SHORTS REVIEWS Opiniotts on the Currtnf Short Subjects- Z^
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Fairest of the Finest
RKO (Scrcenliners) 8 Mins.
Fair. Tlie indoctrination and duties of the
policewomen in New York is the subject of
this short. Women, aged 21 to 29, must pass
civil service tests to qualify. They are shown
on duty as "decoys" to catch purse-snatchers
and shoplifters. Target practice and use
of judo comprise part of their training. Their
cooperation with policemen is stressed.
It's Only Muscle
RKO (Scrcenliners) 9 Mins.
Just Fur Fun
Paramount (Pacemaker) 10 Mins.
Good. Youngsters and most women patrons
will get a kick out of the antics of Rodney
and Roscoe, two frisky raccoons. First they
set out in the woods after frogs and a turtle
but they are bested by both. Rodney then
meets a skunk—and is sorry, of course. The
two finally hit the jackpot when they invade
a house and get at the sugar jar and the
eggs. Leaving things in a mess, they set out
for the outdoors again.
Showboat Serenade
Circus on the Campus
20th-Fox (Sports) 10 Mins.
Good. An unusual display of amateur acrobatics
and clowning is put on by students
of Florida State university at Tallahassee.
They design their own costumes, do stunts
and perform feats of strength and agility at
a campus circus. All performers are students
enrolled in regular university courses. This
short is suitable for practically every situation.
Mel Allen is the narrator.
Tee Girls
20th-Fox (Sports) 10 Mins.
Good. A talented display of golfing is put
on by some female players in this Ed Thorgersen
sports show. The short concentrates
on the woman's champion, young Marlene
Bauer, and her sister, Alice. They are seen
in action and In training with their father,
a professional. Shots are often in slow motion
and narration stresses the various techniques
used by the golfers on the green.
Mother Goose's Birthday
Party
20th-Fox (Terrytoon) 7 Mins.
Good. Old King Cole proclaims a party
for Mother Goose and all the characters of
fairyland attend except the wicked old wolf.
While he tries to crash, the three blind mice
prepare the food and Jack and Jill dance.
The wolf breaks out of a big cake and the
cow, frightened, tries to jump over the moon.
Then out of the moon leaps Mighty Mouse
who vanquishes the wolf and is carried in
procession by the Mother Goose celebrants.
Fair. When Arnold Stang, a frail specimen,
is roughhoused by a towering bully at
the beach and deprived of his girl, he enters
a gymnasium to improve his physique. Stang
narrates how his training progresses until
he forgets the power of his own strength.
Then he reverses the beach situation, throws
the bully into the surf and makes off with
Warner Bros.
(Joe McDoalies Comedy)
two girls. Some scenes are very funny.
So You Want a Raise
10 Mins.
Good. George O'Hanlon, who plays the
milquetoast Joe McDoakes, gets the "ask your
boss for a raise" routine from his wife,
Alice. After a few unsuccessful attempts, Joe
is informed that the boss will give a raise
to the one selected to run the office while
he is on vacation. Joe gets the honor but,
when he hears his boss rehearsing for a
gangster role in his lodge's play, he calls
the police and has him arrested. Of course,
poor Joe finds out his mistake too late.
Pattern for Survival
(Technicolor Short)
Cornell Film Co.
20 Mins.
Fair. This film was made around the subject
of civilian defense against a dropping of
an atomic bomb. It employs color, a short
speech by New York Times science writer
William L. Laurence, and numerous diagrams
to make its points. It was produced with cooperation
of the army, navy and air force
(Musical Parade Featurette)
Paramount 20 Mins.
Very good. The third re-release in a series
of featurettes made several years now has
greatly increased name value. Featuring and, like "You Can Beat the A-Bomb," it tries
Johnnie Johnston, who has become one of to depict methods of defense if bombs go off
the leading radio, recording and nightclub in the air, on land or undersea. Conquering
stars, and Barbara Britton, now a well-known fear is the theme of the short. Audiences
leading woman, it rates marquee billing in may be jolted by the subject.
most spots. Cecil Kellaway is excellent as a
veteran showboat captain and the Weire
Apple Blossom Time in
Bros, contribute some delightful zany antics.
Technicolor adds to the beauty of the backgrounds.
Poland
Johnston sings "Out of Nowhere" Films of the Nations Distributors, Inc.
and "I Don't Miss a Trick."
(Travel Film)
17 Mins.
Very good. Once each spring the inhabitants
of the Tatra Mountains in Poland participate
in a festival of folk singing and dancing.
This short shows how all join in celebration.
Clever shots depict flocks of ducks,
cats and other animals along with humans
marking the event. Peasants are outfitted
in colorful garb. Trick camera work brings
blossoms to bloom in a matter of seconds.
Factory workers join the peasants.
Six More 'Rascals' Set
HOLLYWOOD — National release dates
have been set for six more "Little Rascals"
short subjects being reissued by Monogram.
Two single-reelers. "Three Smart Boys" was
out October 25 and "Rushin Ballet" will be
available November 6. Four two-reelers to
go into release are "Lucky Corner," November
11; "Anniversary Trouble," November 25;
"Mike Fright," December 9; and "Beginner's
Luck," December 23.
In the Newsreels
Movietone News, No. 86: Korea war nears
end; Reds imperU Indo-China; Canadian
"Quints" visit New York "Quads"; British
royal christening ; Tyrone Power hands over a
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fortune; UCLA-Stanford game; Illinoisi
Washington.
News of the Day, No. 216: War nears end as
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UN forces mop up in Korea; French suffer
heavy losses in Indo-China; the "Quints" visit
the "Quads"; royal christening; football-
Illinois upsets Washington. *
Paramount News, No. 19: Red resistance
collapses in North Korea; Indo-China days of
crisis; Bob Hope in Japan; royal christening;
gridiron parade—Stanford-UCLA; Cornell-
Yale; Michigan-Wisconsin.
Universal News, No. 398: Korea; Indo-
China; Princess Anne; Navy-S. Calif.; Illinois-Washington.
Warner Pathe News, No. 21: Crisis in Indo-
China; Japan—Bob Hope visits GIs in Par
East; Britain's Princess Anne is christened;
New York—fashions in furs; Ithaca—Cornell-
Yale; Los Angeles—UCLA-Stanford.
Movietone News, No. 87: Al Jolson's last
performance; Pyongyang falls; UN forces
drive on the border; UN hears Truman plan
for world disarmament; Western Berlin rings
freedom bell in truth crusade; atomic tests
held by U.S.
News of the Day, No. 217: Europe hears
Freedom ring; Truman at U.S. anniversary;
Eniwetok A-bomb test; Korean Red capital
falls.
Paramount News, No. 20: Peace in the
atomic age; Freedom bell dedicated in Berlin;
President Ti-uman addresses UN in New
York; first public showing atom bomb test
at Eniwetok; Korea.
Universal News, No. 399: United Nations;
atom bomb; Korea; skating vanities.
Warner Pathe News, No. 22: XJN wins battle
of Korea; Eniwetok atom bomb explosion:
the UN free world hails UN fifth year.
All American News, No. 418: State fair in
Dallas; 17-year-old Donald Gibson chosen
president of Kansas City's all-city student
council; Dorie Miller foundation award goes
to secretary of navy; Los Angeles Boy Scouts;
American Royal parade in Kansas City.
Telenews Digest, No. 43A: Korea—resistance
crumbles; Indo-China—Reds attack; New^
York—Red terror exposed; Floridar—worsti
hurricane; New York—diamond fashion.
Telenews Digest, No. 43B: New York—Ttuman
at UN; Berlin—the bell of freedom;
Israel—army maneuvers; news in brief—Norway,
Italy, Sweden; election special—key!
state: Ohio.
Paramount News Resumes
Public Service Plan
NEW YORK — Paramount News has resumed
its wartime public service practice
of supplying theatre patrons with newsreel
clips showing relatives in the armed forces
Oscar A. Morgan, general sales manager foi
short subjects and Paramount News, ha;
resumed the practice for company managert
in 39 American and Canadian cities cooperating
on the project. Clips are given patrom
after the newsreels have played the area.
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