Exhibitors Herald World (Oct-Dec 1929)

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald World
Date:
Oct-Dec 1929
Publisher:
[Chicago, Quigley publishing company]
Volume:
Exhibitors herald world
Leaf #:
00036
Language:
English
Subjects:
motion pictures, Motion pictures -- Periodicals
Collection:
Early Cinema and Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Library of Congress, MBRS, Moving Image Section
Sponsor:
Library of Congress, Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division
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:
November 10, 2022
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28 EXHIBITORS HERALD-WORLD October 5, 1929 Governor Carlton of Florida addressing a gathering at a reception at Plant Park, Tampa. Seated on the platform are the principals of "Hell Harbor," an audien which United Artists are filming in Florida. Seated left to right are Carlotta Monti, Lou Weiss, Harry Allen, Henry King, Lupe Valez, Mrs. Carlton, Mayor McKay of Tampa, John Holland, Jean Hersholt and Al St. John. Betty Boyd, who takes the part of a harem girl in "The Green Goddess," displays her charms in this oriental costume with a rich piece of tapestry for a background. In this picture Warner Brothers will present Geo«-cre Arliss in his first audien. Arliss will also remake "Disraeli." Reviving a lost art in self defense is Ramon Novarro, M G M star, as he takes a lesson in fencing from Albert Pollet, noted fencing expert. Novarro will be seen next in "Devil May Care" which is being directed by Sidney Franklin. This is his first picture since "The Pagan" in which he demonstrated his splendid tenor voice by singing "The Pagan Love Song." No one would mind being held up by such a beautiful and fascinating bandit as Billie Dove, but sometimes things go wrong as this scene from First National's "The Painted Angel" suggests. Edmund Lowe is seen getting ready to help Billie in her escape, perhaps she'll use her six-gun — nuf said, we'll see the picture.