Exhibitors Herald World (Oct-Dec 1929)

Page scan 00094 from Exhibitors Herald World

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald World
Date:
Oct-Dec 1929
Publisher:
[Chicago, Quigley publishing company]
Volume:
Exhibitors herald world
Leaf #:
00094
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:
July 25, 2024
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14 EXHIBITORS HERALD-WORLD October 12, 1929 must "Sunny Side Up" TN the new Movietone musical romance A brought to Broadway, "Sunny Side Up," William Fox has a smash hit that you'll hear about for many months to come. This picture is easy to rave about. It is grand production, with one of the hottest numbers yet seen on screen or stage. It is bright and amusing, with many a laugh. Its music is well up to the DeSylva, Brown and Henderson standard, and I don't know how I could heap any higher praise upon it. "Sunny Side Up" brings that popular pair, Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell, their first talking parts. They are no dramatic stars, that's a cinch, but there is an air of refreshing youth and wistfulness about them that is thoroughly appealing. Janet Gaynor particularly won the loud and enthusiastic applause of a crowded housethat included many a celebrity, including the ever-popular Al Smith. William Fox and Winfield Sheehan did a courageous job when they decided upon this "musical romance,'' something quite new and unusual in entertainment. They grabbed off the best talent in sight and achieved a success that will echo and reecho for many months to come. "'Disraeli" IN "Disraeli" the brothers Warner have brought the screen one of its most thoroughly satisfying productions. Here is a picture that the industry might point to with pride. It is glamorous, exciting, dramatic, romantic, and graced by a performance that is magnificent. George Arliss, of course, is the star of "Disraeli," for the stage play upon which the picture is closely modeled was made to order for him. He plays the part with consummate art, the finished actor in a sweet part. Here's heartiest congratulations. A Busy Week BROADWAY just finished one of the busiest weeks in its history. On Tuesday evening came the premiere of "Young Nowheres." On Wednesday came a private showing of Gloria Swanson's new picture, "The Trespasser," and the marvellous "Disraeli." On Thursday appeared the new Fox picture, "Sunny Side Up." Friday brought two more to Broadway, the British-made "Blackmail" and Paramount's picture with Moran and Mack. Sunday came the spectacular "Rio Rita," with which Radio made a triumphant bow. Who says the season isn't on in full force ? Good Pictures, Too THE fascinating part of it is that there wasn't a dud in the whole lot of them. One or two of them turned out to be aces high, the rest were all good. If the picture industry keeps on offering the public such a list of attractions, business this winter will be better than ever. Things are certainly looking up. Prom ptness XT ERE'S a tip not to stall around too -1 long. Paramount brought out Moran and Mack when the great vogue they enjoyed was almost over. "The Trespasser" allows Miss Swanson in magnificent gowns — to her knees — now all out of style. —PETER YISCHER. "Street Girl" on Main Streets "D ADIO PICTURES' first production, '"Street Girl," has established attendance records ^ in many of the key cities and in the smaller cities the main street picture houses are preparing for her arrival. '"Street Girl" is the first picture to be made under the Radio Pictures' banner and is being followed by "Rio Rita." which is expected to set a record, even higher than "Street Girl." Ivan Lebedeff mid Betty Compson. A gorgeous night club scene.