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 #:
0001201
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:
March 21, 2024
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March 30, 1929 EXHIBITORS HERALD-WORLD w Film News in Pictures PICTORIAL SECTION Stories Told by the Camera As the Jewish Theatrical Guild of New York feted Eddie Cantor, famous comedian, at a dinner March 10 at the Commodore. Seated are Grover A. Whalen, New York police commissioner; Cantor; Mayor James Walker; and George Jesse!, stage and screen star. Standing are Judge Max A. Levine; Dr. Burnstein, chaplain of the guild; Major Edward Bowes of the Capitol theatre; William Fox and Bugs Baer, columnist. Leo, M G M's trade mark, helped celebrate the Mardi Gras in New Orleans and was greeted by thousands as he joined the big parade. He seemed to be getting a real thrill out of his Canal Street admirers and roared a welcome. Leo stopped in the Southern city, while on his world tour, which has been confined to the South this winter. With the Trackless Train in Asia M G M has two World Tour crews on exploitation service. A party on Universal's "Broadway" set for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ellis, who recently announced their marriage. Holding the cake are Merna Kennedy (left) and Evelyn Brent. Thomas Jackson is the spectator. Sally Blane, R K O player, greets Hollywood in the guise of a bunny in honor of the Eastertide. Colleen Moore, First National star, and John McCormick, her producer (and husband) on their yacht, "Aimee," during a recent cruise of three weeks along the coast of sunny California. Nautical and nice, eh?