Motion Picture Herald (Jan-Feb 1936)

Page scan 000379 from Motion Picture Herald

Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture Herald
Date:
Jan-Feb 1936
Publisher:
[New York, N.Y. : Quigley Pub. Co.]
Volume:
Motion Picture Herald (Jan-Feb 1936)
Leaf #:
000379
Language:
English
Subjects:
motion pictures, Motion pictures -- Periodicals
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:
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:
May 30, 2024
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January 25, 1936 MOTION PICTURE HERALD 59 Saramie Jackson, Jackson Theatre, Flomaton, Ala. Small town patronage. NIGHT AT THE BILTMORE BOWL, A: Musicals — Good short subject that pleased with the stars, orchestra and comedy that was mixed in. Would recommend it to any theatre. — Mayme P. Musselman, Princess Theatre, Lincoln, Kan. General patronage. PATHE TOPIC: As far as we're concerned, they're deplorable. — Harland Rankin, Plaza Theatre, Tilbury, Ontario, Canada. General patronage. THIS BAND AGE: Ted Fio Rito and Orchestra— A very good musical by a very good orchestra. Ted's piano solos are excellent and the comic rendition of "The Big Bad Wolf Was Dead" brought plenty of laughs. But why, oh why, didn't he let the trio give us a complete number? Running time, 21 minutes. — J, A. Reynolds, Recreational Director, State Prison, Trenton, N. J. Prison patronage. Twentieth Century-Fox ANSWERING THE RIOT CALL: Adventures of the Newsreel Cameraman Series — This is the second one of these pictures which we have played. They seem to be enjoyed and we are planning to play more of them. You can't go wrong on these as they help to fill in on a feature program. Running time, 10 minutes. — Albert Hefferan, Owl Theatre, Grand Rapids, Mich. General patronage. FOX NEWS: No. 25— Still good, still ahead, still giving up-to-the-minute news, still narrated well, and last but not least still liked 100 per cent in our theatre. We would not play any other newsreel on the market. Fox tops them all. Universal News comes next. Running time, 10 minutes. — Albert Hefferan, Owl Theatre, Grand Rapids, Mich. General patronage. United Artists MICKEY MOUSE AND SILLY SYMPHONIES: These are by far the cream of the cartoon release. Adults get a great kick out of them. — Frank E. Sabin, Majestic Theatre, Eureka, Mont. Small town patronage. MICKEY'S KANGAROO: Mickey Mouse— Laugh from start to finish. Running time, 8 minutes. — W. M, Allison, Princess Theatre, Tucumcari, N. M. Small town and rural patronage. Universal ON YOUR RADIO DIAL: Mentone Musical Comedies— A fine musical two-reeler. — Sammie Jackson, Jackson Theatre, Flomaton, Ala. Small town patronage. SPEEDY JUSTICE: Mentone Musical Comedies — Fine two-reeler.— Sammie Jackson, Jackson Theatre, Flomaton, Ala. Small town patronage. TOWNE HALL FOLLIES: Oswald Cartoons— Oswald is one of the best cartoons on the market. This one is very good. — Sammie Jackson, Jackson Theatre, Flomaton, Ala. Small town patronage. Warner Vitaphone FLOWERS FOR MADAME: Merrie Melodies— Absolutely beautiful and unique. One of the very best in color cartoons. Put it in your best spot. Running time, 10 minutes. — A. N. Miles, Eminence Theatre, Eminence, Ky. Small town patronage. NATURE'S HANDIWORK: Our Own United States — Good one-reeler. — Sammie Jackson, Jackson Theatre, Flomaton, Ala. Small town patronage. RIM AC'S RHUMBA ORCHESTRA: Melody Masters— Had several comments on this, nice comments, I mean. It's hot and fast, but they seemed to like it. Running time, 10 minutes.— A. N. Miles, Eminence Theatre, Eminence, Ky. Small town patronage. SIX ACTS VAUDEVILLE: This was recommended for a midnight as a novel attraction to a box office flop. After an hour and forty-five minutes of short subjects, they still look for their feature. Don't try this stunt, as it is not good for business. — Harland Rankin, Plaza Theatre, Tilbury, Ontario, Canada. General patronage. SPRINGTIME IN HOLLAND: Broadway Brevities ■ — One of the most beautiful sorts we have played. All in color.— Frank E. Sabin, Majestic Theatre, Eureka, Mont. Small town patronage. VITAPHONE CASINO: Buster West, Radio Rubes — Fine one-reeler. I wish some company would include a number by Jack Turner in some of the Musical shorts. — Sammie Jackson, Jackson Theatre, Flomaton, Ala. Small town patronage. VODKA BOATMEN: Big V Comedies— Don't think much of this. Running time, two reels. — A. N. Miles, Eminence Theatre, Eminence, Ky. Small town patronage. Mascot Serials MIRACLE RIDER: Tom Mix— On third chapter and it seems to be a good serial. First chapter is swell. Five reels to it and it contains some interesting scenes. — Sammie Jackson, Jackson Theatre, Flomaton, Ala. Small town patronage. PHANTOM EMPIRE: Gene Autry, Frankie Darro — Good serial but I played it right after the "Lost City" and it almost ruined it for me. "Phantom Empire" is much better than "Lost City," but too much similarity to play one after the other. — Sammie Jackson, Jackson Theatre, Flomaton, Ala. Small town patronage. Buffalo Variety Elects Levine Chief Barker Buffalo Variety Club, Tent No. 7, at the election of officers in their new Delaware avenue headquarters, named Jake Levine, manager of the Embassy theatre, chief barker for 1936; John Sitterley, first vice-president ; Robert Murphy, second vice-president, and William E. J. Martin, reelected secretary-treasurer. New board of directors consists of Carl Kempke, Nate Sauber, Harry Dixon, Harry Seed, Ken Robinson, Byron Interbitzen and Herb Webster. New trustees are Edward P. O'Shea, Sidney Samson and Jack Kaplan. Elected as a board of governors for next year were Murray Whiteman, Vincent McFaul, Charles Hayman, Harry Altman, Ralph Maw and Herbert Silverberg. More than 60 members were present for the balloting. Selznick Now at Pathe Studio Selznick International Pictures has established new quarters at the Pathe Studios in Culver City, where the initial production of the newly-organized company, "Little Lord Fauntleroy," starring Freddie Bartholomew and Dolores Costello Barrymore, is being filmed. Previously housed in scattered buildings, the company, headed by David O. Selznick is now concentrated in a large, new structure. Korda to do "Hamlet" Alexander Korda, head of London Films, has announced that Robert Donat will play Hamlet in a screen version of the Shakespeare play. Mr. Donat, who just completed Rene Clair's "The Ghost Goes West" for Mr. Korda, is going into a London stage play soon, and production of "Hamlet" will start immediately after the run of the play. The screen play of "Hamlet" has been in preparation by Miles Malleson for the past three years. Fier's Quarters on Coast Jack Fier, western sales manager for Republic, is back in Hollywood after New York conferences with W. Ray Johnston, Republic president. Mr. Fier will make his headquarters at Republic studios. The newly formed western division covers exchanges in Seattle, Portland, Butte, Denver, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Los Angles, Dallas, Oklahoma Citv and Little Rock. Sentry Reports a Loss Sentry Safety Control Corporation reports a net loss for the six months ending June 30 of $1,336, after expenses, taxes, depreciation and other charges. TRAVELERS A. E. Meyer, export manager of International Projector Corporation, returned to New York from a four-month trip around the world. Harry Ross, head of Ross Federal Service, and Clifford Ross, manager of exchange operations, left New York for an extended tour of the Ross Federal offices in the south and far west. Walter Brown, midwestern division manager of Ross Federal Service, has returned to Chicago after a week of conferences at the home office. Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., will leave England for New York next week with the first print of "Amateur Gentleman." Lillian Messenger, eastern scenario editor for Radio, left New York for the Coast. Otto Kruger arrived in New York from England. Bill Pine left New York for the Coast following a brief visit to the Paramount home office. Elizabeth Russell, artist's model, signed by Paramount, left New York for the Coast. Katherine DeMille arrived in New York from the Coast. H. J. Yates left New York for Hollywood. Dave Bader left New York for the Coast. John Hay Whitney is en route to New York from the Coast. Charles McCarthy and Sidney R. Kent arrived in Hollywood from New York. Will H. Hays arrived on the Coast. John E. Otterson arrived in New York to attend the regular meeting of the Paramount board on Thursday. Emmett Thurmon, secretary of the RockyMountain Theatre Owners' Association, is in New York from Denver on a brief business trip. Margaret Callahan returned to New York from Hollywood. William Fitelson is due in New York from the Coast late this week. Madeleine Carroll arrived in New York aboard the Majestic. Mary Astor left New York for the Coast. Kay Francis arrived in New York for a short ' visit. Lina Basquette is in New York preparing for a stage engagement. Spyros Skouras is in Los Angeles prior to starting on his Honolulu trip by way of San Francisco. Ed Churchill, president of Donahue and Coe, left New York for the Coast and conferences with Mary Pickford on a series of broadcasts. Henry Duffy sailed for England on the Majestic. Wallace Beery arrived in New York from Hollywood. Harry Moskowitz is en route to New York from Buenos Aires. Ethel Merman left New York for a brief holiday in Miami. Laurence Stallings returned to New York from the Ethiopian front where he headed the Fox Movietone News expedition. Nathan Vidaver is in New York from California and will open a law office on Fifth Ave. The Four Yacht Club Boys are en route to • New York from the Coast. Arthur Willi, RKO Radio Pictures' eastern talent scout, left New York for Hollywood. Harry Rathner, general sales manager of Burroughs-Tarzan Pictures, arrived in Hollywood for conferences with Ben S. Cohen, president of the company. E. P. Kilroe, copyright attorney for Twentieth Century-Fox, is in Hollywood on studio matters and is expected back in New York early next week. Bruce Cabot arrived in New York from Hollywood for a brief vacation. Nelson Eddy is on a concert tour which will take him to all principal cities.