Exhibitors Herald World (Jan-Mar 1929)

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald World
Date:
Jan-Mar 1929
Author:
Quigley Publishing Company
Publisher:
Chicago, Quigley Publishing Company
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald World (Jan-Mar 1929)
Leaf #:
00039
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:
March 21, 2024
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January 5, 1929 EXHIBITORS HERALD-WORLD 31 Film News in Pictures PICTORIAL SECTION Stories Told by the Camera Among filmdom's newlyweds — Creed A. Neeper, general sales manager of the Harold Lloyd Corporation, producer of Harold Lloyd feature comedies for Paramount release. Neeper was married to Miss Elizabeth Vesey in New York Gty. Between scenes, which is to say, between hair-raising rides and hairbreadth escapes, since the big fellow at center is Ken Maynard, First National Western star. Harry J. Brown (left) is his supervising director; and Charles R. Rogers, his producer. Virginia Bruce, late of Fargo, No. Dak. But now of Hollywood. For William Beaudine, the director, chancing to meet her, signed her to a five-year contract. Virginia is 18, blonde, and as you see, very pretty. And lucky, as well. A glad time in store for them, as they await admittance to see and hear Al Jolson in "The Singing Fool." The big party was a holiday gift of Judge Samuel D. Levey, Edwin M. Hydeman and Warner Brothers, to the children of non-sectarian institutions in NewYork City and environs. A new MGM picture of the South Seas has taken W. S. Van Dyke (right), director of "White Shadows," to Tahiti. This time he will make "The Pagan," starring Ramon Navarro (left). Renee Adoree and Dorothy Janis have supporting roles. The party is shown taking ship from San Francisco.