Motion Picture Herald (Oct-Dec 1956)

Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture Herald
Date:
Oct-Dec 1956
Publisher:
New York, Quigley Publishing Co.
Volume:
Motion Picture Herald (Oct-Dec 1956)
Leaf #:
000720
Language:
English
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
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:
March 28, 2024
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NEW YORK OPENINGS last week were RKO's "Bundle of Joy" for Hungarian relief, and Warners' 'Baby Doll" for the Actors' Fund. They drew crowds and personalities. Above left, RKO Teleradio board chairman Thomas F. O'Neil and RKO sales chief Walter Branson. Right, Warner president Jack L. Warner, actress Carroll Baker and husband Jack Garfein. wee l IT'S QIVITOG," a Nordisk feature (Denmark's second in color) made in Greenland; and it's a dangerous moment for star Paul Reichardt. SHE'LL BE 83 in April and she's in Morgan City, La., still an exhibitor, and the state's oldest: Mrs. William Kreisle, at the recent Allied States convention. HAROLD BENNETT, manager of Buffalo's National Screen Service branch, now heads the city's Variety Club. He and first assistant chief barker George MacKenna, second assistant Samuel Geffen, property master V. Spencer Balser, and dough guy Francis Maxwell were to be installed December 29. He and his fellow officers and members will celebrate at a dinner-dance January 26. He succeeds Elmer F. Lux. JOHN LEFEBRE, right, who has been general sales manager in Continental Europe and the Middle East for 20thFox, becomes managing director. Albert Cornfield will supervise those territories and England. Mr. Lefebre came to the company in 1945, and previously for 14 years was with MGM. His assistant at Paris headquarters will be Oscar Lex. James F. Pattinson continues as managing director in England. HERALD picture