The Marcus Corporation (MCS) 8-K THE MARCUS CORPORATION REPORTS STRONG SECOND QUARTER Earnings Increase 88.2%; Operating Income Improves in All Three Divisions

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report
(Date of earliest
event reported):	December 18, 2003

THE MARCUS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Wisconsin	1-12609	39-1139844
(State or other	(Commission	(IRS Employer
jurisdiction of	File Number)	Identification No.)
incorporation)

100 East Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1900, Milwaukee, WI 53202-4125
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(414) 905-1000
(Registrant’s telephone number)

Item 7.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) Not applicable.

(b) Not applicable.

(c) Exhibits. The following exhibit is being filed herewith:

(99.1)      The Marcus Corporation press release, dated December 18, 2003, regarding its financial results for its most recently ended fiscal quarter.

Item 9.  Regulation FD Disclosure.

        On December 18, 2003, The Marcus Corporation issued a press release announcing its financial results for its most recently ended fiscal quarter. A copy of the Company’s press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

SIGNATURES

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	THE MARCUS CORPORATION
Date: December 18, 2003	By: /s/ Douglas A. Neis
	Douglas A. Neis
	Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer