Exhibitors Herald (Jan-Mar 1920)

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald
Date:
Jan-Mar 1920
Author:
Exhibitors Herald Co.
Publisher:
Chicago, Exhibitors Herald
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald (Jan-Mar 1920)
Leaf #:
0001045
Language:
English
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System and Early Cinema
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Founded in 1915 by a Chicago printing company as a regional trade paper for Midwest exhibitors. In 1916, editor Martin Quigley bought out the owners, and over the next 15 years, he grew EXHIBITORS HERALD into one of the most important national, weekly trade papers in the film business. Quigley acquired MOTOGRAPHY in 1917 and MOVING PICTURE WORLD in 1927. In 1930, he acquired MOTION PICTURE NEWS and the new 'consolidated' publication became MOTION PICTURE HERALD. From the pulpit of his editorial page, Quigley preached the need to improve the motion picture industry and improve the quality of the films. He skillfully served as a mediator in disputes -- between distributors and exhibitors, between the film industry and the Catholic Church (Quigley was one of the architects of the Production Code). Quigley claimed that EXHIBITORS HERALD represented the 'independent exhibitor' and sections like 'What the Picture Did for Me?' certainly provided a forum for theater owners. But plenty of exhibitors viewed Quigley as a servant to the studios and large theater chains. In response, publications such as SHOWMEN'S TRADE REVIEW, INDEPENDENT EXHIBITORS FILM BULLETIN, HARRISON'S REPORTS, and BOX OFFICE were either formed or grew significantly in the years following Quigley's brief moment of consolidation in 1930. -- Eric Hoyt, 2014
Date Added:
September 21, 2023
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EXHIBITORS HERALD "KIDS AND KIDLETS." A CHRISTIE COMEDY HERE"S where we can spring that old one jokesmiths are so fond of pulling. Father: — "This hurts me, sister, more'n does you." Daughter: — "Yes, I know, fawther, but not in the same place." strong, Y. M. C. A. theatre, Rose Lake, [daho. — Neighborhood patronage. Fighting Cressy, with Blanche Sweet. —Big box office results, tells the story. —A. Moskowitz, Loews Garrick theatre, 5t Louis. Mo. — Transient patronage. Go Get 'Em Garringer, with Franklyn Farnum. — This western seemed to please them. Personally, I do not like so much shooting in a picture. — Walter Carroll, Royal theatre, Fullerton, Neb. — Neighoorhood patronage. Common Clay, with Fannie Ward. — 3reat picture. Fine acting. This star t good draw for us. Not just the picMre for children, otherwise good. — G. N\ Armstrong. Y. M. C. A. theatre. Rose ^ake, Idaho. — Neighborhood patronage. Realart The Luck of the Irish, an Allan Dwan >roduction. — The exhibitor that books his picture can congratulate himself is soon as the ink is dry on the contract. -Sid Grauman, Grauman's Million Dolar theatre, Los Angeles. Cal. Erstwhile Susan, with Constance Binley. — A perfect picture. Boost it as you vould a Pickford. It will do more than ou expect. Binney has made herself \ topnotcher. — C. T. Metcalf, Opera louse, Greenfield, 111. — Small town paronage. Erstwhile Susan, with Constance Biniey. — Is causing a great deal of favor ble comment. — Lipp & Cross, Regent heatre. Battle Creek, Mich. Soldiers of Fortune, an Allan Dwan •reduction.— Smashed all records for the ear in opening day's receipts. Pleased >o the point of vociferous applause. — R. i. Hicks, Cabillo theatre, San Diego. TaL Anne of Green Gables, with Mary .files Minter. — Did capacity business gainst keenest competition of the year. -Dave Harding, Liberty theatre, Kansas "ity, Mo. Erstwhile Susan, with Constance Biniey. — Without a doubt one of the best "ictures we have ever played. — M. M. •"lemister. Grand and Colonial theatres. Jilledgeville, Ga. Anne of Green Gables, with Mary Jiles Minter. — Picture very good, 'leased everyone. — T. J. Kempkes, -yric theatre, Crete, Neb. ; Erstwhile Susan, with Constance Biniey. — Constance Binney great. My people fell in love with her. — George Mayne. America theatre. Salt Lake City, Utah. Soldiers of Fortune, an Allan Dwan •roduction. — Opened California theatre rith this picture to tremendous crowds. Continuous line-up entire day. — E. A ohnson, California, theatre. Santa Barbra, Cal. Anne of Green Gables, with Mary •liles Minter. — Business far exceeded ex■ectations. Boost it big and your parens will thank you. — W. S. McLaren, Jajestic theatre. Jackson. Mich. Soldiers of Fortune, an Allan Dwan •roduction. — Opened to the biggest reeipts the house has ever known. — L. M. 5oas. Bijou theatre. Fall River, Mass. Soldiers of Fortmne, an Allan Dwan roduction. — Continuous lockout from .15 to 9:30, despite all-morning snowall. I anticipate new high record for ••eek. — Alamo theatre, Louisville, Ky. Republic The Arizona Cat Claw, with Edithe Iterling. — A splendid Western picture. and the star a fine horsewoman. Beautiful photography. Fair business. — T. E. Walton. National theatre, New Bedford, Mass. — Neighborhood patronage. When Bear Cat Went Dry, with a special cast. — A good picture. A little different. Pleased. Not a big box office card unless you advertise heavily. — W. O. Jensen, Lathrop theatre, Omaha, Neb. — Neighborhood patronage. The American Way, with Arthur Ashley.— A good light comedy with good story. — F. J. Gruber, Temple theatre, East Jordan, Mich. — Neighborhood patronage. Heart of Gold, with Louise Huff. — Book it. It will hold your audience to their seats. — J. L. Stubblefield. Pastime theatre. Estancia, N. M. — Neighborhood patronage. The Praise Agent, with Arthur Ashley. — Very good for woman's suffrage storyHard to keep from dragging. — Faul & Overton. Lyric theatre, Winchester, 111. — Neighborhood patronage. The Devil's Trail, with Betty Corr.pton. — A dandy north woods picture. Will go over with any kind of audience. This production cleaned up for me. — Moore's Circuit. Murietta theatre. Murietta, Cal. — Small town patronage. Me and Capt. Kidd, with Evelyn Greeley. — Star and support good, but too many in the cast and story not explained. Hard for my patrons to understand.— T. E. Walton. National theatre. New Bedford. Mass. — Neighborhood patronage. Robertson-Cole A Man's Country, with Alma Reubens. — Liked this picture. — W. A. Burt, Liberty theatre. St. Helens, Ore. The Blue Bandanna, with William Desmond.— I was disappointed with this picture. It is not up to his standard. — Walter Carroll, Royal theatre, Fullerton, Neb. — Neighborhood patronage. The Pagan God, with H. B. Warner. — Many compliments from my patrons for this picture. An Oriental plot with good action that should please the most critical audience. — C. F. Hancock. Lyric theatre, Stuart, Fla. — Small town patronage. The Tong Man, with Hayakawa. — I consider this a very good production, but not for small town patronage. — Moore Circuit, Murietta theatre, Murietta, Cal. — Small town patronage. Bonds of Honor, with Hayakawa. — Star's first time here. Generally liked. Good picture, but did not draw for me. — Cal Boom. Gem theatre, Hedrick, la. — Neighborhood patronage. The Man Beneath, with Sessue Hayakawa.— Good picture. Star well liked. Good business. — W. A. Burt, Lrberty theatre, St. Helens. Ore. The Gray Horizon, with Sessue Hayakawa.— A good picture, but has a sad ending. Photography and settings hard to beat. Run a good slap-stick comedy with this picture and it should get over good. — C. F. Hancock. Lyric theatre, Stuart. Fla. — Small town patronage. The Sage JEJrush Hamlet, with William Desmond. — This was a knock-out Had many compliments on this one. — Walter Carroll. Royal theatre, Fullerton, Neb. — Neighborhood patronage. The Man Beneath, with Hayakawa. — Good picture. Star well liked. Good business. — W. A Burt, Liberty theatre, St. Helens. Ore. 99