The Film Daily (1948)

Record Details:

Title:
The Film Daily
Date:
1948
Publisher:
Wid's Films and Film Folk, inc.
Volume:
The Film Daily (Jan-Mar 1948)
Leaf #:
000384
Language:
English
Collection:
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:
This leading industry publication, published out of New York, was founded in 1915 by Wid Gunning (who called his publication Wid's Daily until 1922). The Film Daily documented the rise of the Hollywood studios, the transition to sound, and the evolution of the American film industry (the paper finally shuttered in 1970). The Film Daily included feature reviews, news stories, and advertisements, but its extensive coverage of short films in the 1920s and 30s distinguished it from other trade papers of the period. -- Eric Hoyt, 2011/2013
Date Added:
September 21, 2023
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A HEARTY WELCOME TO J.ARTHUR RANI Concurrently with Mr. Rank's visit to our shores at this time, is the good news that has accrued about the J. Arthur Rank Productions since his last visit here. Such pictures as "GREAT EXPECTATIONS," "STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN" and "ODD MAN OUT" have received unprecedented critical praise in addition to being mentioned on important "Ten Best" lists. Just last week "Life" magazine again pointed out that "GREAT EXPECTATIONS" was one of the fine motion pictures to be exhibited in this country. Currently, "BLACK NARCISSUS" is not only receiving fine critical acclaim but is being patronized by the American public to a degree that indicates this picture will reach the same stature as "GREAT EXPECTATIONS." Much good news already heralds the American release of the memorable production of "HAMLET" and last week "Life" magazine devoted much space in publicizing the production of "RED SHOES." Such Prestige pictures as "I KNOW WHERE I'M GOING" and "BRIEF ENCOUNTER" have already made history with long runs and excellent boxoffice returns. Soon to be released by Universal-International are "DEAR MURDERER," and "THE WHITE UNICORN" which portend to be up to the fine standard that has been associated with J. Arthur Rank Productions. It certainly should be gratifying, not only to Mr. Rank, but to the exhibitors of America, that his pictures are making their mark in this country.