Boxoffice-December.17.1955

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Memphis Enjoys Good
'Man Called Peter' Named
Best in Savannah Poll
Orleans to Dallas for
Pre-Holiday Business
SAVANNAH— "A Man Called Peter" was
voted the best picture of the year by filmgoers
at two downtown and two drive-in
MEMPHIS—Tliree of the city's five first
runs did better than average business during
theatres, which released vote results In the
the week. Two of the three were hold-
first Audience Awards election. All thea-
overs.
tres reported a good vote, with much interest
Average Is 100)
shown on the part of patrons.
Molco The Virgin Queen (20th-Fox) 90
Pa ace—Good Morning, Miss Dove (20th-Fox),
Both the downtown and drive-in patrons
2nd wk 100 also selected Richard Egan as the most
S,otc—The Tender Trap (MGM), 2nd wic 120
Strond—The Return of Jock Siode (AA)
promising
110
male personality of the year and
Warner— Rebel Wirhout a Cause (WB), 2nd wk 120 Peggy Lee as the most promising female
personality of the year.
There was some difference of opinion on
Drive-In Manager Holds
the best actress of the year vote, with Jean
Sadie Hawkins
Peters for
Party
her role in "A Man Called Peter"
winning out in the downtown theatres and
ARCADIA, FLA.—Sadie Hawtlns Day was
June Ally.son for her role in "The McConnell
a red-letter event at the DeSoto Drive-In
Story" topping the vote at the drive-ins.
Theatre as the result of Manager George
West's announcement that prizes would
Children
be
took a very active part In the
awarded patrons showing
voting as
up
was
in the
evidenced at the downtown
best
Dogpatch costumes. 'West arranged a
theatres when Fess (I>avy Crockett i Parker
special
stage show and a late show for the
came in third on the most promising new
occasion.
male personality race. Others who rolled
up good votes in the new personality category
were Tab Hunter, Jack Lemmon, Dorothy
Malone. Terry Moore, Jack Palance and
Owner of Burned Theatre
To Open Another House Dianne Foster.
WASKOM, TEXAS—Charles J. Otts, owner Richard Egan received the highest total
of the Wakes Theatre which was destroyed vote of the theatres. His recent personal appearance
for the world premiere of "The
by fire November 18, has announced that he
plans to open another theatre in Waskom. View From Pompey's Head" has made him
The Wakes, which was remodeled six months very popular locally.
ago, had been in operation since 1927.
Clarence Hobbs Manages
To'y Matinee at Crest'view
CRESTVIEW, FLA.—A drive for used toys Theatres at Conway, Ark.
sponsored by the Crestview Junior Women's MORRILTON. ARK.—Clarence Hobbs. city
Club had an early start in November. Neal manager for United Theatres here, has been
Robinson donated the use of the Fox Theatre named acting manager of the Conway and
for a matinee, the price of admission being Grand theatres at Conway. He will serve
one new or used toy in usa'ble or repairable temporarily until a new manager is named.
condition.
The interest of Sid B. Robinson, former manager,
was purchased recently by United and
the partnership dissolved.
Hobbs will continue to operate the Rialto
and Rivervue drive-ins here in addition to
NEW ORLEANS
his duties at Conway.
•The Fox Theatre, suburban New Orleans
house, was robbed recently by a bandit. Police
believe the man to be one who escaped COLUMBIA. TENN.—A large display of
V/ar Display in Lobby
from the state penal institution and who has armored combat equipment was set up in front
staged a number of holdups in the area. The of the Polk Theatre here by the Columbia
Fox is operated by S. A. Wright jr. and National Guard unit for "To Hell and Back"
Frank Lais . . . Judith Hanmer, publicity at the Polk. Included were a 'Walker Bulldog
chairman of the New Orleans WOMPI, reports
M41 tank, an M75 armored personnel car-
the organization will hold its annual rier, jeeps, machine guns. 3.5 rocket launchers
Christmas party for orphans from ten orphanages
in the city. Rene Brunei, owner to explain the weapons and vehicles.
and other weapons. Guardsmen were on hand
of the Imperial Theatre, has donated the
use of his theatre for the party, which will
be held Saturday (17).
Ne'w Manager at Eustis, Fla.
Back from Hollywood are T. V. Garrorway,
EUSTIS, FLA.—Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Mac-
Rltz Drive-In
Dougal. formerly of
and Plaza, Prentiss. Miss., and
Oreen Cove Springs,
have assumed management of the State Theatre.
Bill
A. L. Royal of Royal Theatres, Mississippi.
The two exhibitors, heads of Panorama
LeHeup, who has been managing
Pictures,
are readying
the house for the past two years, left for
for release their second
feature, which
Leesburg
was
where he will become manager of
filmed in Mississippi.
the Palace Theatre.
Neal Robinson of the Fox, Crestview, Fla..
was in town. Robinson has taken over the
Dixie Drive-In. Crestview. Fla.. from Tom Offers Sunday Matinees
Barrow to whom he was leasing the theatre. RAYMOND. MISS.—The Park Theatre
Robinson has also closed his sub run Eglin here has adopted a policy of Sunday matinees
at Crestview Dan Brandon. Transway,
starting at 2 p.m. and showing the fea-
Inc., local film
.
carrier, has service from New
ture twice, according to owner-manager
Kaminer.
Carolina TOA to Meet
In Charlotte Jan. 29
CHARLOTTE—The Tlieatre
Owners Ass'n
of North and South Carolina will hold Us
annual convention at the Hotel Charlotte
here on January 29-31. according to Mrs.
Lucille Price, executive secretary. More than
500 persons are expected to attend.
Registration will begin on Sunday (29),
with a social hour in the afternoon followed
by a board of directors meeting at night.
Two business sessions are scheduled for
Monday. The morning session will be open to
all persons engaged in the theatre industry
and the afternoon meeting will be closed to
all but theatre owner.s. Officers and directors
will be named at this meeting.
A banquet will be held that night, and on
Tuesday business meetings will be devoted
to clinics on theatre operation.
Howard Anderson of Mullins, S. C, is acting
president of the association. Elected
vice-president at the last convention, he advanced
to the presidency upon the resignation
of C. A. Dandelake of Tarboro, who
entered film production in California.
Salute to High School
MONTGOMERY, ALA.—Athletes of the
Robert E. Lee High School here were honored
on the stage of the Paramount Theatre here
recently when theatre Manager Cecil Brown
staged a special night saluting the new
.school.
Will Produce in Greece
Samuel G. Engel will produce "Boy on a
Dolphin." based on David Devine's novel, on
location in Greece for 20th-Fox.
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