Motion Picture Herald (Nov-Dec 1946)

Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture Herald
Date:
Nov-Dec 1946
Publisher:
[New York, N.Y. : Quigley Pub. Co.]
Volume:
Motion Picture Herald (Nov-Dec 1946)
Leaf #:
00060
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:
November 03, 2022
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THE ALL NEGRO CAST PRODUCTIONS SHORTS CALDONIA 19 min. CALL TO DUTY 17 min. HIGHEST TRADITION 14 min. LUCKY MILLENDER 11 min. 0R»tR 75 m^ NOW IN PRODUCTION LOUIS JORDAN WHAM SAM 69 min. ASTOR PICTURES CORP. R. M. SAVINI, Pres. 130 W. 46th St., N. Y. C. 19, N. Y. Cable Address: Astorpic For all foreign cable address : Henarias. N. Y. C. For 16mm — Cable Address: Astorpic FOREIGN MAN. HENRI ARIAS 729— 7th AVE. N. Y. C. (Continued from preceding page) Raymond Theatre, Raymond, N. H. Small town patronage. CLOAK AND DAGGER: Gary Cooper, Lilli Palmer —Excellent story of the O. S. S. Very exciting and suspenseful. Fine acting. We think Miss Palmer has unusual possibilities.— E. A. Bolduc, Majestic Theatre, Conway, N. H. DANGER SIGNAL: Faye Emerson, Zachary ScottOrdinary program picture. Will get by and that's all. Played Tuesday, Oct. 8.— J. L. Thayer, Raymond Theatre, Raymond, N. H. DEVOTION: Olivia de Havilland, Ida Lupino— This is not for a small town. Impossible to keep the kids quiet. Poor recording. Strictly a class picture. 1 thought it was fine, but I do not pay anything at the box office. Played Friday, Oct. 11.— J. L. Thayer, Raymond Theatre, Raymond, N. H. FRONTIER DAYS: Technicolor Special— A short Western in Technicolor, which is excellent. Play this by all means.— James C. Balkcom, Gray Theatre. Gray, Ga. HER KIND OF MAN: Zachary Scott, Janis Paige— A little short, only 78 minutes. It is just a natural for a small town. It went over big with the picture fans. All classes liked it and the box office was not bad. Played Friday, Oct. 18.— J. L. Thayer, Raymond Theatre, Raymond, N. H. Small town patronage. JANIE GETS MARRIED: Joan Leslie, Robert Hutton — A picture really pleases my patrons when my second night receipts equal those of the opening night, and that is just what happened with this one. In my opinion it is a sure-fire hit for small towns. Played Thursday, Friday, Oct. 9, 10— W. M. Broadwell. T.Gloria Theatre, Ninety Six, S. C. OF HUMAN BONDAGE: Paul Henried, Eleanor Parker — Audience not carried away with their story, although Miss Parker's acting very good. Rather morbid for moviegoers who wish to laugh once in a while.— E. A. Bolduc, Majestic Theatre, Conway, N. H. A STOLEN LIFE: Bette Davis, Glenn Ford— My audience never has gone for Bette Davis, but they went for her in this picture. This is an A picture. Good big attendance. Everybody liked it. It's just one of those stories that go over and keeps everybody on edge. Show it and be happy you're in the business. Played Friday, Oct. 20— J. L. Thayer, Raymond Theatre, Raymond, N. H. A STOLEN LIFE: Bette Davis, Glenn Ford — Hardly a small town picture, but business was only slightly below average and better the second night than the first. Bette Davis has a way of appealing to patrons who ordinarily scorn drama of this type. Played Thursday, Friday, Oct. 17, 18.— W. M. Broadwell, Jr., Gloria Theatre, Ninety Six, S. C. TWO GUYS FROM MILWAUKEE: Dennis Morgan, Jack Carson — This pleased better than average. The stars brought the customers and the dialogue kept them happy. Wish there were more pictures as good as this. Played Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 3-5. — Sid Coffey, Rex Theatre, Winnipegosis, Manitoba, Canada. TWO GUYS FROM MILWAUKEE: Dennis Morgan, Jack Carson — Good comedy. Just what our patrons love. Plenty of laughs and fast dialogue. — E A. Bolduc, Majestic Theatre, Conway, N. H. Short Features Columbia ART MOONEY & ORCHESTRA: Film Vaudeville — Terrible. We pulled it after the first show. They call this vaudeville — nothing but blue singing, which reminds me of a singer in distress. — Ben Brinck, West Point Theatre, West Point, la. A BIRD IN THE HEAD: All Star Comedies— Had a weak feature on and this screamer saved the day. Columbia is always a life saver here with short subjects and comedies. — Harold J. Pederson, Gonvick Theatre, Gonvick, Minn. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer GUN IN HIS HAND, A: Two-Reel Specials— An interesting and entertaining two-reeler in the Crime Doesn't Pay series.— E. « M. Freiburger, Paramount Theatre, Dewey, Okla. Paramount AT THE ZOO: Little Lulu— Good Lulu comedy, from Paramount in color. — A. L. Dove, Bengough Theatre, Sask., Canada. JASPER IN A JAM: George Pal Puppetoons— Another good Puppetoon from George Pal.— E. M. Freiburger, Paramount Theatre, Dewey, O'kla. LONESOME STRANGER: Speaking of Animals— This is the first "Speaking of Animals" subject that is not up to usual standards. — E. A. Bolduc, Majestic Theatre, Conway, N. H. SCIENCE No. 3: Popular Science— Cannot tell you much about this, as the print was poor. Once in a while we could see a few planes. — A. L. Dove, Bengough Theatre, Sask., Canada. RKO Radio WALL ST. BLUES: Edgar Kennedy— Entertaining two-reel comedy with Edgar Kennedy. — E. M. Freiburger, Paramount Theatre, Dewey, Okla. Twentieth CenturyFox JOHNSTOWN FLOOD: Terrytoons— Good color cartoon with Mighty Mouse. — E M. Freiburger, Paramount Theatre, Dewey, Okla. Warner Bros. CINDERELLA'S FELLER: Technicolor SpecialExcellent Technicolor subject. All-child cast, very good. — E. A. Bolduc, Majestic Theatre, Conway, N. H. MUSICAL MEMORIES: Melody Master Bands— Not good. — E. A. Bolduc, Majestic Theatre, Conway, N. H. ROBIN HOOD MAKES GOOD: Blue Ribbon Hit Parade — Entertaining color cartoon which will please the kiddies. — E. M. Freiburger, Paramount Theatre, Dewey, Okla. UNDER SEA SPEAR ISHING: Sports ParadeExtremely interesting. Color good. — E. A. Bolduc, Majestic Theatre, Conway, N. H. Serial Republic ZORRO'S BLACK WHIP: This is my first serial and the audience liked it O. K. Must be good. — Joe Drury, Wells Theatre, St. Mary's, Ga. Small town and rural patronage. Women's Clubs Promoting Socially Significant Films "Think" pictures of social significance are currently being selected each month by the General Federation of Women's Clubs for promotion among the Federation's thousands of organizations. The first four selections, for July through October, were "The Searching Wind," for its contribution to the peace; "Boy's Ranch," for its handling of the youth problem; "Anna and the King of Siam," for its attention to international affairs, and "Sister Kenny," which promotes interest in polio clinics. When the Federation holds its convention next June in New York it will give a "meritorious award" to the production which has best shown the American way of life. Mrs. Arretus Franklyn Burt, St. Louis, is national chairman of the motion picture committee which includes some 12,000 members. Buys Portland Theatre The Liberty theatre, one of HamrickEvergreen's leading subsequent run theatres in Portland, Ore., has been purchased by the Bank of California to be torn down and replaced with a. modern bank building. Agency Opens Film Unit Prepared to service film accounts in all phases of advertising planning and placement, a new department has been set up at the Los Angeles office of J. Walter Thompson Company. The motion picture staff includes W. C. Lewellen, service representative ; Leon Benson, copy and production, and Charles W. Meggs, art director. General supervision will be under R. M. Gillham, vice-president in charge of motion pictures and television, in New York. 52 MOTION PICTURE HERALD, NOVEMBER 2, 1946