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 #:
000242
Language:
English
Collection:
Early Cinema and Hollywood Studio System
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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30 EXHIBITORS HERALD and MOVING PICTURE WORLD October 27, 1928 Inmates of the New York Hebrew Orphanage gave this cup to Harry M., Albert W., Jack L., and Dave Warner in token of their gratitude for the Warners' gift of a gymnasium. That in substance is the legend engraved upon it. Another Jannings becomes a motion picture player. Ruth Maria Jannings has been given her first role in Universal's "Erik the Great." Miss Jannings is the daughter of Gussie Holt, who is Mrs. Emil Jannings and formerly was Mrs. Conrad Veidt. Veidt has the masculine lead ?n "Erik the Great." Shown are Veidt, Mary Philbin, feminine lead; Miss Jannings and Paul Fejos, who is directing the production The scenes above and below are from First National's "Companionate Marriage," the screen version of Judge Ben Lindsay's book of the same title. Betty Bronson and Richard Walling have the leading roles. They are shown above in a popular diversion. In the scene below a "wedding" affords amusement for cafe patrons. What the well dressed young man is wearing this season — if possible. Nancy Carroll presents the mode. Being Miss Carroll, our model rather puts it up (o us to explain. But is an explanation necessary? Certainly, this Paramount featured player is passing fair, forward, laterally and otherwise, while she surely would improve any huddle.