Exhibitors Herald and Moving Picture World (Oct-Dec 1928)

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald and Moving Picture World
Date:
Oct-Dec 1928
Author:
Quigley Publishing Company
Publisher:
Chicago, Quigley Publishing Company
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald and Moving Picture World (Oct-Dec 1928)
Leaf #:
00027
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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The Independent Film Trade Paper w 409S.19A EXHIBITORS HERALD A MOVING PICTURE WORLD Home Office: 407 So. Dearborn St. Chicago IN THIS ISSUE U. S. sues West Coast Theatres. Inc.. and eight distributors under anti-trust law: Prevention of independent theatres from obtaining first-runs is charged: Bill of information states that defendants barred films from houses showing double features or giving premiums or charging less than ten cents admission: Protection schedule of circuit is attacked in government action launched on Coast. COMPLETE INDEX TO CONTENTS NEWS Skouras to head Warner Brother-.' theatre chain after selling St. Louis control — Kidnaping of Detroit union official is made subject of grand jury inquiry. Convention of Society of Motion Picture Engineers is notable for topics and attendance — Exhibitors warned of parasitic promotors. Exhibitor tells story of havoc wrecked by Florida storm; Page of pictures shows damaged theatres. Financing of exhibitor organizations may be aired at Toronto convention of M P T 0 A — Don't be nuisance in efforts at contact with public, exhibitors are told. DEPARTMENTS Synchronized Pictures 38 The Studio 43 Short Features 37 Presentation Acts 47 The Theatre 54 Classified Advertising 57 What the Picture Did for Me 59 Chicago Personalities by Whit 66 FEATURES Service Talks by T. O. Service 53 Los Angeles by Douglas Hodges 44 Pictorial Section 33 Letters from Readers 58 Broadway 28 ADVERTISEMENTS FILM AND EQUIPMENT— Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Robert Morton Organ Company, Ad-Vance Trailer, Eastman Kodak, Paramount, Universal, Pathe, Fox, Educational, F B O, Warner Brothers, World Wide Pictures, First National, Irving Hamlin, Chalmers Publishing Company, Stevens Sound-Proofing Company. Automatic Ticket Register, L V. Kuttnauer iPhototone). PRESENTATIONS— Leo Feist, Inc., Dell Lampe, Eddie Hill, Fritz and Jean Hubert, Cornelius Maffie, L. Carlos Meier, Brooks Costumes, Ransley Studios. CHICAGO South Dearborn St. Telephone* Harrison 0036.37-38 Cable Address: Quigpubco EDWIN S. CLIFFORD, Central Manager JAY M. SHRBCK, Managing Editor GEORGE CLIFFORD. Business Manager ERNEST A. ROVELSTAD. New. Editor LOS ANCELES Hollywood Bird. Telephone Gladstone 3734 DOUGLAS HODGES Vest Coast Manager EDITORIAL AND ADVERTISING OFFICES NEW YORK 563 Fifth Avenue Telephones Vanderbllt 3612-3*13 JAMES BEE CROFT. New York Advertising Manager PETER VISCHER, Note York Editor LONDON THE BIOSCOPE (J. Cabourn. Editor) Faraday House 8-10 Charing Cross Rd., W. C 2 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: United States and possessions — 33.0C per year, Canada — $4.50 per year. Other points of the world $6.00 per year. Single eoples, 23 eenu. Advertising rate cards and Audit Bureau of Circulations statements furnished upon application.