Exhibitors Herald (Jun-Dec 1917)

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Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald
Date:
Jun-Dec 1917
Author:
Exhibitors Herald Co.
Publisher:
Chicago, Exhibitors Herald
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald (Jun-Dec 1917)
Leaf #:
000884
Language:
English
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System and Early Cinema
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:
July 25, 2024
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46 EXHIBITORS HERALD The New Service Bureau of the National Association of The Motion Picture Industry Abolishes Agency and Commission Abuses for Artists, Directors, Assistants, Cameramen and All Other Workers in Motion Pictures. No longer is it necessary for those seeking employment of producers or distributors of motion picturers to pay exorbitant or double commissions or put up with any of the evils which have caused them loss and annoyance in the past. All of the important producing and distributing organizations are now members of the National Association of the Motion Picture Industry 2nd they have organized a Service Bureau to protect the thousands of men and women who wish to work for them. Through this Service Bureau you may register without cost and one registration will be known to the entire industry, and each member of the Association will utilize the Service Bureau in quest of future employees, players, artists and technical aids. The Service Bureau Ends All of the Abuses and Humiliations to which Players and other Employment Seekers Have Been Subjected. The Service Bureau will do away with the granting of special favors to agents; of the payment of extra commissions, the insults suffered by feminine artists, and the unscrupulous casting and employment agencies operated outside the control of producing companies. Mr. Wales Winter, a man of proven reputation and integrity, has been placed in charge of the Service Bureau and this important work under strict instructions to conduct his negotiations in arranging for the employment of those registered in the Bureau upon a fair and equitable basis. It is important that all artists and those seeking employment remember that all of the important producing and distributing companies will seek their employees through the Service Bureau, beginning Monday, Oct. 15, 1917. Suite 320-321 Longacre Bldg., 1476 Broadway, New York City. The following companies are members of the National Association and active participants in the operation of the Service Bureau: ARGUS LABORATORIES ARROW FILM CORP. ARTCRAFT PICTURES CORP. ASTRA FILM CORP. BALBOA AMUSE. PROD. CO. BRAY STUDIOS, INC. CHARTERS FEATURES CORONA CINEMA CO. cosMOFOTOFILM CO. CRYSTAL FILM CO. E. I. S. MOTION PICTURE CORP. ERBOGRAPH CO. EVANS FILM MFG. CO. FAMOUS PLAYERS-LASKY CORP. FOX FILM CORP. FRANK POWELL PRODUCING CO. FROHMAN AMUSEMENT CORP. At mont COMPANY GOLDWYN DISTRIBUTING CORP. GOLDWYN PICTURES CORP. D. W. GRIFFITH ENTERPRISES THOS. H. INCE INTERNATIONAL FILM SERVICE IVAN FILM PRODUCTIONS INTEROCEAN FILM CORP. JESSE L. LASKY FEATURE PLAY CO. KALEM COMPANY KEYSTONE FILM CO. LEWIS J. SELZNICK ENTERPRISES L. K. O. MOTION PICTURE CORP. METRO PICTURES CORP. OGDEN PICTURES CORP. PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORP. PATHE EXCHANGE, INC. HARRY RAPF ROTHACKER FILM MFG. CO. SANGER PICTURE PLAYS CORP. NORMA TALMADGE FILM CORP. SELIG POLYSCOPE CO. SUBMARINE FILM CORP. TRIANGLE DISTRIBUTING CORP. UNIVERSAL FILM MFG. CO. WHARTON, INC. VITAGRAPH CO. OF AMERICA VITAGRAPH V. L. S. E. C. S. MOTION PICTURE CORP. WORLD FILM CORP. THANHOUSER FILM CORP.