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 #:
000238
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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26 EXHIBITORS HERALD and MOVING PICTURE WORLD October 27, 1928 AT THE SPEAKERS TABLE at the banquet of the M P T O A convention at Toronto last Wednesday night were (seated, right to left) Fred Desberg, Gov. Carl E. Milliken, Miss Ray Lewis, C. C. Pettijohn, Harry Marx, Dr. Murdoch McLeod, M. E. Comerford, Alderman William Summerville, Joseph W. Walsh, R. F. Woodhull, N. L. Nathanson, M. J. O'Toole, J. H. Brady, Hon. William Finlayson, minister of lands and forests; President Patenaude of the Quebec exhibitors, Senator W. H. McGttire, and others. Picketing Arrests Add Climax To San Francisco Labor Clash Non-Union Projectionist Severely Beaten by Three Gangsters — Local Offers Reward for Perpetrators — Musicians Quit at Three Michigan City Houses of F & M [By Special Correspondent of the Herald-World] SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 23. — The walkout of union projectionists from the Embassy theatre made its first appearance on the legal stage this week when two men appeared before Police Judge Lite T. Jacks on the charge of violating the anti-picketing ordinance. They were arrested while selling copies of the paper published by the Musicians Union. The paper contained arguments against the management of the theatre, which refused to employ an orchestra and two organists on the ground that they are not needed in an "all talking picture" house. Following the arrest of the union adherents, two non-union projectionists were waylaid and one of them severely beaten by three gangsters, who accosted them near the theatre. One of the victims made his escape, but the other was thrust into a taxicab, taken to a vacant lot, robbed and battered. His recovery is considered doubtful. Union officials have offered a reward of $500 for the arrest and conviction of the perpetrators of the deed. Double police guards have been placed around the theatre as a result of the outrage, and arrangements have been made for personal bodyguards for all employes. Stench bombs were placed in the theatre Sunday evening, but the effects were quickly counteracted by other chemicals and not more than fifty persons left the house. The International Brotherhood of Elec trical Workers, Local 6, met last week and indorsed the stand of the Musicians Union, offering its moral and financial support. Further efforts by the government to end the strike have been launched by the arrival from Washington of United States Labor Commissioner E. P. Marsh to cooperate with Commissioner Charles Connell. Musicians Out MICHIGAN CITY, Ind., Oct. 23.— Patrons of the Fitzpatrick & McElroy theatres in this city, including the Tivoli, Starland and Willard, arc taking their pictures sans musical accompaniment, due to the inability of the theatre company to come to terms regarding a new contract with the musicians' union. The old contract expired September 15 and negotiations have been pending for several weeks. Entire Western Unit of Fox Disbands At Once, Says Sheehan; Rex Bell to Go (Special to the Herald-World) HOLLYWOOD. Oct. 23. — W infield Sheehan announced today that the entire Western unit at Fox Film Corporation would be disbanded immediately. The announcement means the resignation of Rex Bell, cowboy star; Mike Farley, supervisor, and Al Werker, director, among others. Werker came to Fox recently from Fred Thomson, where he held positions varying from assistant director to general manager. His last job with Thomson was director for the early part of "Kit Carson." Titles Registered at Washington Photoplays registered in the Copyright Office during week ended October 18, 1928 25706 The Collegians (Serial).. Universal 25707 Bull-oney _ Universal 25708 The Final Reckoning (Serial) Universal 25709 The Final Reckoning (Serial) _ Universal 25710 The Final Reckoning (Serial) Universal 25711 Saps and Saddles Universal 25712 Come Easy, Go Slow Paramount 25713 Picture My Astonishment Paramount 25714 Take Me Home -Paramount 25715 Moran of the Marines.... Paramount 25716 The Farmer's Daughter.. Fox 25717 Me. Gangster _ Fox 25718 Imagine My Embarrass ment _ Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer 25719 Early to Bed Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer 25720 The Boy Friend Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer 25721 Do Gentlemen Snore Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer 25722 The Cameraman Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer 25723 No Picnic -Pathe 25724 Eagle of the Night (Serial) Pathe 25725 Annapolis Pathe 25726 Show Folks Pathe 25727 Beyond the Sierras Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer 25728 Shadows of the Night....Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer 25729 Polar Perils _ Educational 25730 Come to Papa Educational 25731 Companionate Service Educational 25732 Felix the Cat in Jungle Bungles Pat Sullivan 25733 Felix the Cat in the Last Life Pat Sullivan 25734 Battle of the Sexes _Art Cinema Corp. 25735 Revenge _ _ Art Cinema Corp. 25736 The Woman Disputed Joseph M. Schenck 25737 The Four Devils Fox 25738 The Heart of General Robert E. Lee Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer M P T O Picks Conference Committee in November (Special to the Herald-World) NEW YORK, Oct. 23.— The 32 members of the new conference committee, one from each film zone, will be selected at a meeting of the MP TO A directors about the middle of November. Communications have been established with theatre owners in each of the film zones to determine definitely upon the personnel of this committee, which is expected to be the real important body of the M P T O A, inasmuch as the contacts will be of a kind to give the situation a nation-wide aspect. Members of this board will have charge of the legislative and other matters in their territories. > Exhibitors of Iowa and Nebraska Meet in Omaha To Discuss Their Issues (S fecial to the Herald World) OMAHA, Oct. 23.— Exhibitors of western Iowa and Nebraska arc to convene here Wednesday for a two-day cotiTention. Reports on the accomplishment of the Toronto meeting of the M P T O A will play a large part in the proceedings, it is expected. Meriwether Resigns as Manager for Piedmont (Special to the Herald-World) WINSTON-SALEM, N. C, Oct. 23. — M. Meriwether has resigned as manager of the Piedmont Amusement Company's New Amuzu and Ideal theatres here, effective November 3. He will take a much needed rest with relatives itl South Carolina and Georgia. It is understood Meriwether may become affiliated with a large theatre chain in Florida.