JUNE

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'Scaramouche' Takes
130 in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS—"Sciiramouchc"
ri'Klstered
130 per cent and "Walk East on Beacon" 110
to lead the boxoffice parade in a week of
favorable cold and rainy weather which continued
to help the theatres. "The Wild North"
also made a good showing, with 100 for a
second stanza. Such worthy new entries as
"Ivory Hunter," "Tales of Hoffmann" (second
run) and "Rasho-Mon" failed to make
the big splash expected of them but did In
the 90s.
(Average Is 100)
Century Toles of Hoffmann (UA), 2nd run 90
Gopher The Wild North (MGM), 2nd wk 100
Lyric Models, Inc. (Mutual), Finders Keepers
(U-l) 90
Radio City Scaramouche (MGM) 130
RKO Orpheum Walk Eost on Beacon (Col). . 110
RKO-Pon To Have and Hove Not (WB); High
Sierra (WB), reissues 85
State Ivory Hunter (U-l) 90
World Rasho-Mon (RKO) " 95
Only Two Chicago Houses
Hit 100 Per Cent
CHICAGO—Only two Loop houses hit the
100 mark last week, with the rest of them in
the 90s right alongside the temperatures on
the thermometers. Torrid heat all week
downed the grosses and "Outcast of the Islands"
probably sounded like a good escape
from it. It made 100 per cent and so did the
thii-d week of "Anything Can Happen."
The Chicago was only 95 with "About
Face" on the screen and Larry Parks and
Betty Garrett heading the stage show in a
revue. Only a few houses got a break from
the record crowds in town for conventions
and other festivities. "Navajo" and "Never
Take No for an Answer" opened at 95 in their
art runs. Drive-ins and outdoor stage attractions
had a record week.
(Average Is 100)
Chicago About Face (WB), plus stage show. .. 95
Eitel's Palace The Greatest Show on Earth
(Para), 6th wk 95
Esquire Outcast of the Islands (UA) 100
Grand I'll Never Forget You (20th-Fox); Purple
Heart Diary (Col) 90
Roosevelt Loan Shark (LP); The San Froncisco
Story (WB), 2nd wk 90
State Lake Lydio Boiley (20th-Fox); The First
Time (Col)
Surf Never Take No for an Answer (Souvoine) . .
90
95
United Artists I Dream of Jeanie (Rep); Lady
(Rep) 90
Woods Belles on Their Toes (20th-Fox) 90
Possessed
World Playhouse Novoio (LP) 95
Ziegfeld Anything Can Happen (Para) 3rd, wk. 100
Decision Is Draw in Omaha
With Knockout Opposition
OMAHA—The first runs got three Sunday
punches from, the opposition but came out
with at least a draw. Competing with the
films were the Ak-Sar-Ben races, the college
world series baseball tournament and "South
Pacific" back on the stage. RKO Brandeis
scored 105 per cent showing "The Sniper" and
the State did 105 with "The Wild North." The
Brandeis reported strong matinee business
during the siege of 100-degree temperatures.
Omoho Denver & Rio Grande (Paro); The Atomic
City (Paro) 100
Orpheum The Winning Teom (WB) 95
RKO-Brondeis The Sniper (Col); A Yank in
Indo-China (Col) 105
State—The Wild North (MGM) 105
Town—The Gunman (Mono); The Girl From San
Lorenzo (UA); Million Dollar Kid (HP) 95
Neil Munkres Reopens
WEEPING WATER. NEB.—Neil Munkres,
owner of the Chief Theatre, has reopened his
doors. "Love Is Better Than Ever" was the
first
booking.
D E S
MOINES
•pwo bookers of Filmrow here have been
married durliiK the piust ten days. Unlvcrsal's
Robert Veal married Liiura Parker June
20 in Dexter. The couple had a three-day
honeymoon before Bob returned to his desk.
Darrell Johnson, MGM booker, wius married
to Darlene Knight on June 15 and left on
his two-wetk vacation . . . Ann Branco l.s
the new PBX operator at Warners . , . George
Benoit ha.s Joined the staff at Paramount a.s
assistant booker.
John Pilmaier, Metro booker, became father
of a son named Larry . Olmstead
is the new receptionist at MGM, replacing
Helen Burman who has resigned to become
a full-time housewife. The erfiployes presented
Helen with a gift at a farewell party
held in the office.
Bill Toney, Tri-States, is vacationing in
Georgia, visiting friends and relative.s . . .
Tri-States employes held an outing at Woodside
Golf club recently. They spent the day
golfing, playing games, and enjoyed a picnic
dinner. Husbands, wives and families were
included in the annual affair.
. . .
Wilfred
Lois Lohr, Warner manager's .secretary, is
vacationing in Nebraska and Colorado
Paramount held a preview screening of
"Carrie" Monday at the Uptown .
Stoeber. owner and manager of
. .
the Fenton
Theatre, Fenton, wa;s subject of a writeup in
the Algona, Iowa, newspaper. The interview
quotes Stoeber as .saying that he was in the
potato-raising business from 1932 to 1948 and
that the current potato situation indicates
he should have continued. Having been born
and rai.sed in the Fenton community, Stoeber
bought the theatre there in 1948, survived a
fire and rebuilt the present structure. He
married Rose Verbrugge of Armstrong, Iowa,
where he once taught school and was in the
hardware business. They are parents of three
children: William. 20, un upprenlice airman
at u navy Hchool in Memphi.s, Temi.; Stephen,
11. and Su.san, 6.
Free Shows on 24th Year
BLOOMFIKLD, IOWA— H. E. Kchfleld ob-
.served hl.s 24th anniversary a.s owner of the
Iowa Tlieatie here by presenting free show»
from 3 p. m. until all guests were accommodated.
Still
Seek New Contract
ST. PAUI^-S. D. Kane, North Central Allied
executive coun.sel. Is representing local
independent exhibitors in negotiation with
union projectionists on a new contract to replace
the one that expired last January 31.
The projectionists want a pay bocst, but
agreed to remain on the Job pending the outcome
of negotiations.
New Drive-In Corporation
MILWAUKEE-Highway 15 Outdoor Theatre,
Inc. of Milwaukee has been formed with
an authorized capital stock of 500 shares of
common stock, par value, "to own, lease, or
operate theatres and other places of amusement
of any nature." Incorporators are M. J.
Levin, Ann Terwelp and Morton Collin.
Strand Opens on Wednesdays
RICHLAND, IOWA—A special .showing will
be held each Wednesday night at the Strand
Tlieatre. Two showings of the feature will be
made if necessary. The Wednesday show Is a
trial attempt to give Richland a midweek
picture.
New Manager at Mosinee
MOSINEE, WIS.— August Lindner and Harlan
Croy. owners of the Masinee Theatre,
have appointed Irvin Sturm as manager.
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