Exhibitors Herald (1927)

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald
Date:
1927
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald (Mar-Jun 1927)
Leaf #:
000222
Language:
English
Collection:
Early Cinema and Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
The Museum of Modern Art Library, New York
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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22 STUDIO SECTION OF March 26, 1927 Dr, Scanlon Dies; Was Zealot of Censorship (Special to the Herald) PITTSBliRGH, March 22.— Rev. Dr. Charles Scanlon, zealous worker for federal censorship, died here yesterday. Dr. Scaidon was president of the Federal Alotion Picture Council of America. Wood Refuses Offer (Special tn the Herald) HOLLYWOOD, IMarch 22.— Sam Wood has refused to accept the offer of Joseph Kennedy, president of the F. B. O., to join that organization as an associate producer in charge of all production. He said his association will merely be that of a director for F. B. O. Grange Racer Hurt (Special to the Herald) VENTURA, CAL., March 22.— Richard Perry, auto racer, was seriously injured when his car crashed through a fence during the shooting of a sequence for “Red” Grange’s “The Motor Maniac,” F. B. O. Demand for Bit Players Increases; Paramount Completes 8 Pictures (Special to the Herald) HOLLYWOOD, March 22.— A great demand for bit players and extras is sweeping the production city and an increased call for technical experts is indicated. The situation has been brought about by the increase in production here. Paramount, which has brought its Eastern staffs to California, has just completed eight pictures. They are: “Children of Divorce,” co-starring Esther Ralston and Clara Bow; “Evening Clothes,” starring Adolphe Menjou; “The Big Sneeze,” with Wallace Beery; “Afraid to Love,” with Florence Vidor; “Ritzy,” with Betty Bronson in the Elinor Glyn story; “Wedding Bills,” starring Raymond Griffith; “Fashions for Women,” starring Esther Ralston, and “Too Many Crooks,” which marks the return of Mildred Davis to the screen. Sid Smith, Flagg Add Humor to Wasps Meeting ( Special to the Herald ) HOLLYWOOD, March 22. — The Women’s Association of Screen Publicists, better known as The Wasps, held their regular monthly guest dinner March ninth at The Writers’ Club with Nancy Smith presiding. Sidney Smith entertained with a lecture humorously illustrated, closing with a cartoon of Mr. Flagg who, after giving his impressions of Hollywood, made a life-sized drawing of Dorothy Dwan. William Howard proved a comedian by his speech on difficulties in filming “White Gold.” Wurtzel Gets Vacation, Given Farewell Dinner (Special to the Herald) HOLLYWOOD, March 22.— Sol. M. Wurtzel, general superintendent of Fox Films West Coast studios, was tendered a complimentary dinner at Lakeside Country Club by executives of the company, directors and actors on the eve of his departure for a vacation, the first he has had in 15 years. Winfield Sheehan and James R. Grainger were among those attending. MARGARET LIVINGSTON Just finished in “The Secret Studio”; 7iO'W playin§t in “Slaves oe Beauty” — Fox Photo, John Howard Paine, Washinirton How I looked in 1925 when I started to work for Fox Films Corp.. FELIX ADLER 2815 N. Beachwood Drive Hollywood, Calif. Phone Hempstead 6481 How I looked in 1927. All finished with Fox Films Corp.