Exhibitors Herald (1927)

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald
Date:
1927
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald (Jun-Sep 1927)
Leaf #:
000112
Language:
English
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System and Early Cinema
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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42 STUDIO SECTION OF June 18, 1927 T ALBERT AUSTIN DIRECTOR Now with the HAL ROACH STUDIOS CHARLES (Chuck) RIESNER Director “BETTER ’OLE” “THE MISSING LINK” “WHAT EVERY GIRL SHOULD KNOW” “THE FORTUNE HUNTER” Warner Brothers Release be starred. John M. Stahl is to direct “In Old Kentucky,” Dorothy Farnum’s original story from Charles Dazey’s play. Fred Niblo will direct Lillian Gish in “The Enemy,” and William Nigh is rushing preparations on “Rose Marie,” a screen adaptation of the famous musical comedy. Renee Adoree will have the title role. George Hill, the director, wrote “Buttons” for Jackie Coogan and will also film it, most of it on board a trans-Atlantic liner en route from New York to Southampton. Fox Well Up on Production The Fox studios, after a slight letup in production, will see several new pictures in production next month. This company is well up on production. Those shooting at present are Lou Seiler, directing Tom Mix in “The Scourge of Little C”; Howard Hawks, making “Prince Fazil,” work on which was held up ten days due to an accident to Charlie Farrell, the lead; A1 Green, directing “Two Girls Wanted,” with Janet Gaynor; and several comedies being directed by Jules White, Zion Meyers and Gus Meins. Pickford Making Shop Girl Film Another lot attracting attention of Hollywood is the United Studios. Never before has such a galaxy of stars, directors and writers been concentrated on one lot. A dozen companies are working, preparing or cutting at present. Douglas Fairbanks’ new production, “The Gaucho,” is well under way under F. Richard Jones’ direction. Mary Pickford is making an opus of the shop girl, with Sam Taylor directing. Constance Talmadge on Last F. N. Mai St. Clair is making a First National production here with Constance Talmadge, called “Dejeuner de Soleil,” a story of Paris. It is her last feature for that company. Corinne Griffith’s initial production for United Artists is “The Garden of Eden,” adapted by June Mathis and being directed by Hobart Henley. Norma Talmadge has just completed “The Dove” and will enjoy an European vacation Ijefore starting her next. Gloria Swanson and John Barrymore are both preparing new U. A. pictures and D. W. Griffith will begin work soon on his initial “Big Four” opus. Miss Swanson will make “Sadie Thomson” and Barrymore will do “The Tempest.” Pictures in the cutting room include, “Two Arabian Knights,” which Lewis Milestone directed; “Topsy and Eva,” the Duncan Sisters” feature, directed by Del Lord. Herbert Brenon is directing H. B. Warner in “Sorrell and Son,” with Anna Q. Nilsson, Alice Joyce, Carmel Meyers and others in support. Buster Keaton, the other United Artists unit, is just completing “College,” and Charles Riesner the director, and Carl Harbaugh, scenarist, are preparing an original story for Buster. Keaton works at his own studio a mile away from the United Lot. Ten companies at work on the Universal lot with an equal number preparing, keep directors, cameramen and electricians busy at Universal City. Mel Brown is producing “Buck Private” with Malcolm MacGregor and Lya DePutti, a colorful story of Germany and the War. Edward Laemmle is directing Anna Q. Nilsson and Francis X. Bushman in “Honor and the Woman” and Harry Pollard is shooting the final scenes for “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” which promises to create quite as big a stir as “King of Kings.” A number of Western companies are shooting on the Uni