Boxoffice-October.27.1951

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; ! Despite Movietime Postponement Many Stars Visit New Orleans NEW ORLEANS—In spite of the postponement of Movietime in Dixie in this area. New Orleans has had a flurry of film celebrities in town. Most spectacular were Barbara Payton and Franchot Tone. Something of a Hollywood production, the transcontinental honeymooners arrived in New Orleans for a one-night stand. Miss Payton was here for the southern premiere of "Drums in the Deep South," which opened at the Orpheum. A bride of only a few weeks, most of which time she had been separated from her husband. Miss Payton was joined here by Tone, who accompanied her on the stage for five personal appearances that day. Tone flew in from Los Angeles an hour before the arrival of his bride from Savannah, Ga. Interviews, pictures and personal appearances, however, did not stop them from taking in the sights of New Orleans before they separated the next day for Miss Payton to continue her tour. The couple, who had been headline news for some weeks, chatted with reporters about future plans and their home life. The Orpheum packed in good crowds on the opening date of "Drums in the Deep South" due, undoubtedly, to the presence of the star, since the film received only lukewarm reviews. In connection with the premiere, John Dostal, manager of the Orpheum, conducted a contest to find a local girl representing the most typical "southern belle." The winner, Shirley Norman, competed with selections from 13 other southern states in Atlanta the following Sunday. The finalist in the Southern Belle contest will receive a trip to London and Paris and a seven-year contract with the King Bros., producers of "Drums in the Deep South." The latest arrivals here were actress Joan Fontaine and Hugh Herbert, stage, film and television comic, who hit town Saturday (20). Miss Fontaine was in the middle of a jaunt ^ NO PERFORATIONS 20% MORE LIGHT and BETTER VISION from EVERY SEAT! CYCimMIC * The FIRST Custom Screen 'Potent applied for that would make most men envious. Breezing across country in a new powerful foreign automobile, she explained that she was "going home to California a roundabout way." She was accompanied by Peggy Rutledge, secretary to actress Elizabeth Taylor with whom Miss Fontaine is starred in MGM's production of "Ivanhoe," filmed this summer in England. Miss Fontaine made a trip to South America in March as a goodwill ambassador for the film industry. While there, she adopted a little 5-year-old Inca-Spanish girl, Marita, because, she said, she was captivated by the little mountain girl and "her parents were poor." Hugh Herbert, on the other hand, was here not in the interest of films, but grand opera. He will appear here Thursday, Friday and Saturday (25-27) in the New Orleans Opera House Ass'n production of "Die Fledermaus," at Municipal auditorium. Herbert recounted the origin of his trade mark "Woo-woo," which he said started when he was making a pictrue with Louis Calhern. Walter Pidgeon got off to a bad start arriving here ill with a troublesome head cold and refused to meet the press on the night of his arrival. All was forgiven next day, however, when he received them in his Roosevelt hotel suite. En route to Miami to represent the film colony at the American Legion convention, the star said that he is not interested in television but is content to devote all of his time to films. Although the film folk made no personal appearances here, they were played up in the three daily papers with pictures and interviews. Since the public apparently never tires of learning first hand what their favorite stars eat for breakfast, do with their spare time and how they look, the industry received a decided break in the attendant publicity. Personal appearances were made by Andy The Magic Screen of The Future ... NOW Perfect sound transmission Elimination of backstage Reverberation Perfect vision in Rows Better Side Vision Front Devlne and actor Guy Madison who met thi fans at the annex of the D. H. Holmes C, department store Thursday il8i. Devi' amused the customers by telling them th he "kinda fell into the movies." "I was walking along the street one d, and this fellow grabs me and puts me in college picture. Then after a while th started making a villian out of me and final I got around to being a cowboy." Madison said he and Devine were gettii quite a kick out of their present radio-T series, as well as their personal appearani tour. On the day before they entertained tl orphans at Madonna Manor and the childre at Charity hospital. They received the kej to the city from Mayor Chep Morrison an ended their stay here by saying "howdy" t' the New Orleans children at the departmei store. Meanwhile, Movietime in Dixie tentativel is scheduled for this area the last week i November or the first in December, accordin ; : to Eldon Briwa, business manager. Due t the large territory to be covered, he saic they are asking three of the major studios fo groups of five actors each. "We don't think it is a good idea to forn; tours of actors from the same company, si; we are going to scramble them up after the;! get here," he explained. \ Although the campaign receievd a tremen-j dous amount of publicity before the date ii, was originally scheduled, Briwa said that thi postponement had apparently not lessenect the interest. "Exhibitors throughout the territory are enthusiastic about the tour and are building up big promotions on it." J. E. Hendrix Is New Owner TAMPA—The Broadway Theatre has been reopened by J. E. Hendrix, who has been connected with the Florida State and State circuits. A feature will be free admission for children under 12 when accompanied by their parents. Renovate Jackson Amite JACKSON, MISS. — The Amite Theatre here is going to undergo a renovation. Plans for the project have been drawn by Bobby Overstreet, architect. Orkin Brothers of Jackson are the owners. w^^^^^^^^^w^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^t ' SPECIAL TRAILERS Quality & Service Serving theatres in the South for 31 years. 1 2 cents per word Lowest cost anywhere Strickland Film Co. 220 Pharr Rood, N. E. Atlanta Major Screen Improvement In 30 Years! WIL-KIN THEATRE SUPPLY, INC. Atlanta, Georgio Charlotte, North Corollna I' I "Eyerything for the theatre except film" COMPLETE THEATRE SUPPLIES DRIVE-IN EQUIPMENT Prompt, Courteous Service DIXIE THEATRE SERVICE & SUPPLY CO. 1014 North Slappey Drive Albany, Ga. Phone 3431 — Night Phone 2015 66 BOXOFFICE : : October 27, 1951
.:ei!rthi;:; . . Edward . . Charles MEMPHIS lur A. Lightman jr., Malco Theatres, was in Kansas City Tuesday (231 to discuss drive-in operations with! Jack Braunagel, head of drive-ins for Commonwealth Theatres chain in the midwest . E. Ti-eas, owner, has completed the Westwood Drive-In at Aberdeen, Miss. Formal opening has been set for November 10 . . . Broderick Crawford, actor, was scheduled to appear here in connection with the opening of "The Mob" at the State. Ringling Bros., Barnum & Bailey circus will skip Memphis this year for the fii-st time in many years . . . RKO .screened "Two Tickets to Broadway" for exhibitors at Loew's State P. Sapinsley, Malco official, will address the southwestern federation of Jewish Welfare Agencies convention in Memphis . . . Joe W. Crawford, owner, has closed the Mercer at Mercer, Tenn. Arkansas exhibitors visiting Memphis included C. W. Tipton, Tipton Circuit, Manila; Tom Ford, Ford, Rector; Mrs. J. D. Lowrey, Lowrey, Russellville; J. W. Parham. Harlem, Forrest City: Roy Bolick. Kaiser, Kaiser; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Sanders, Ken, Marshall; J. T. James, James, Cotton Plant; Mrs. J. R. Keller, Joiner, Joiner; Roy and June Cochran, Juroy, North Little Rock; K. H. Kinney, Hays, Hughes; Douglass Pierce, Rand. Pocahontas; Mr. and Mrs. Henley Smith, Imperial, Pocahontas, and Don Landres, Radio. Harrisburg. Dark, handsome John Derek flew here from St. Louis to make four personal appearances at Loew's State where his picture, "Saturday's Hero," was opening. And he had the sniffles and the first thing he wanted was nose drops. "Disgusted with myself," he said of his cold. Derek was glad to see Memphis because two of his best friends back home in Hollywood were from here and he had heard so much about it from them—Frank Ralston jr., student at UCLA, and Hunter Logan, who plays piano at a lot of Hollywood parties for the younger set. J. C. Mohrstadt, Joy and Missouri. Hayti; E. G. Vandiver, Joy, Kennett. and Roy Dillard. Dillard, Wardell, were in town from Missouri . . . Mississippi visitors included Leon Roundtree, Holly, Holly Springs; J. C. Bonds, Von, Hernando; J. R. Adams, Jeran, Booneville; J. H. Moore, Ritz, Crenshaw; Mrs. Grady Green, Union, Grenada; A. N. Rossie, Roxy, Clarksdale; Fred Crawford. Ashland, Ashland; Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Cox, Eureka, Batesville, and B. F. Jackson, Delta, Ruleville. Additional visitors from Arkansas included Herold Jamerson, Airway, Little Rock, and Paul Shaffer, Poinsett Drive-In, Marked Tree . . . N. H. Leach, owner. Leach Theatre, La- FoUette, Ark., is giving away a 1951 Pontiac convertible November 22, Thanksgiving day, at his theatre. This is part of his Movietime U.S.A. celebration. The car is on display in front of his theatre. To win a person must be present or must have purchased a $1 ticket to the Leach the day of the drawing. The winner is determined by drawing a coupon from a barrel . . . W. D. Mitchell, owner, has closed the Vox at Harrison, Ark. From Tennessee came Louise Mask, Luez, Bolivar; M. E. Rice jr.. Rice, Brownsville; Amelia Ellis, Mason, Mason; W. F. Ruffin jr., Ruffin Amusement Co., Covington; L. J. Denning, YMCA, Bemis, and Aubrey Webb, Webb, Ripley. Abraham Harrison Dies; Owner of Ad Film Firm NEW ORLEANS—Abraham Harrison jr., 59, motion picture advertising and photography supply executive, died recently at De- Paul sanitarium. The native of Brenham, Tex., Harrison opened the Harcol Film Co. in the old Tudor Theatre building in 1915. He later renamed his company and moved to its present location, HarFilms, Inc., 600 Baronne. He also operated the Harcan Photo Supply shop, 218 Baronne. Known as a pioneer in the south in the visual advertising and educational fields, he possessed some of the first such equipment in this vicinity. He distributed films over 12 southern states and was at one time southern representative for a number of large motion picture companies. Harrison's company in the past has photographed on motion picture film the amiual Sugar Bowl football New Year's day game here. He was a member of the Congregation Gates of Prayer. He is survived by his wife Rose, a son and daughter by a former marriage, Alvin Harrison, Seattle, Wash., and Mrs. Dora Warren, San Francisco, and a brother, Alfred W., of New Orleans. Interment was made in the Gates of Prayer cemetery following funeral services October 16. Marl: Dupree Is Elected DAYTONA BEACH — Mark Dupree of Florida State Theatres has been been elected president of the Kiwanis club. Buys Crystal Lake, 111., House CRYSTAL LAKE, ILL.—L. J. DeMarce has purchased the El Tovar Theatre here from Sidney Saukstone. The transaction became effective October 14. Vandals Hit Rossville Ritz ROSSVILLE. GA.—The Ritz Theatre here was entered by vandals who ripped the screen with a knife. MONARoTf Theatre Supply, Inc. Neil Blount 492 So. Second St Memphis, Tenn.J JACKSONVILLE IJank llcarn and Charles King have opened Exhibitors Service in Jacksonville and not . . . the Exchange Service as was previously reported . . . O.scar Morgan of the newsreel and short subjects department in New York visited the Paramount office here Jack Pickett, former assistant at the Palace, has been inducted into the army and now is at Ft. Jackson, S. C. Bob Ingram, district manager from Atlanta, spent a week here . . . Robert Capps, office manager for MGM, and family were visiting in Atlanta ... Ed Matthews, MGM booker, and wife Dorothy enjoyed a two-week trip through New York and New England . . . John Thomas, manager of the Empress and the Imperial th^.tres, was home ill several days. Mrs. John Futch, mother of John Futch, manager of the Beach Theatre, is spending a month in New York. WE HAVE JUST PRODUCED FRENCH FOLLIES IT'S T-E-R-R-l-F-l-C READY IN 3 WEEKS Now Booking \S^li^^th .owe-ooNe.' ^^ R,0U6E ÎLLONA^ THE BAVARIAN ORCHID.' 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