Exhibitors Herald (Jun-Sep 1918)

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald
Date:
Jun-Sep 1918
Author:
Exhibitors Herald Co.
Publisher:
Chicago, Exhibitors Herald
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald (Jun-Sep 1918)
Leaf #:
000380
Language:
English
Collection:
Early Cinema and 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:
September 21, 2023
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EXHIBITORS HERALD AND MOTOGRAPHY Trade Sli ows j CHICAGO FOX, 5 S. Wabash avenue, "Doing Their Bit," with Jane and Katherine Lee, Wednesday, August 7, 10:30 a. m. GENERAL, 207 S. Wabash avenue, Current publications, titles not available, Wednesday, August 7, 2 p. m. GOLDWYN, 207 S. Wabash avenue, "Friend Husband," with Madge Kennedy, Thursday, August 8, 11 a. m. MUTUAL, 220 S. State street, "A Hoosier Romance," with Thomas Jefferson and Colleen Moore, Monday, August 5, 2 p. m. PARAMOUNT, Orchestra Hall, 212 S. Michigan avenue, "Riddle Gawne," with William S. Hart and "In Pursuit of Polly," with Billie Burke, Thursday, August 8, 10 a. m. PATHE, 220 S. State street, "Winning Grandma," with Marie Osborne, Wednesday, August 7, 2:30 p. m. TRIANGLE, 207 S. Wabash avenue, "The Price of Applause," with Jack Livingston and Claire Anderson and "Alias Mary Brown," with Pauline Starke and Casson Ferguson, Thursday, August 7, 2 p. m. UNIVERSAL, 220 S. State street, "The Dream Lady," with Carmel Myers, Tuesday, August 6, 1 :30 p. m. VITAGRAPH, 207 S. Wabash avenue, "All Man," with Harry Morey, Tuesday, August 6, 2 p. m. WORLD, 207 S. Wabash avenue, "Merely Players," with Kitty Gordon, Saturday, August 3, 1 p. m. ATLANTA UNIVERSAL, New Tudor Theatre, "The Price of a Good Time," with Mildred Harris, week of August 5. CLEVELAND TRIANGLE, 704 Sincere building, "The Price of Applause," with Jack Livingston and Claire Anderson and "Alias Mary Brown," with Pauline Starke and Casson Ferguson, Monday, August 5, 2 p. m. WORLD, Belmont building, "The Beloved Blackmailer," with Carlyle Blackwell, Saturday, August 10, 2 p. m. MINNEAPOLIS WORLD, Sixth street and First avenue, "Merely Players," with Kitty Gordon, Wednesday, August 7, 2:30 p. m. Exchange managers are requested to send in weekly information regarding forthcoming trade shows. Matter must reach Exhibitors Herald, 417 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago, not later than Monday 6 p. m., containing data on shows to be given in the week, following. Fox Special Features for August Four Fox productions are to be published as Special Features in August, according to a schedule just announced. This is the order in which the pictures will be issued: August 4. — Jane and Katherine Lee in "Doing Their Bit," a sprightly story of two children's war on slackers and disloyalists, written and staged by Kenean Buel. August 11. — Gladys Brockwcll in "The Bird of Prey," a story of Mexican border intrigue, love and vengeance, written by Charles Kenyon and staged by Edward J. LeSaint. August 18. — Virginia Pearson in "The Liar," a story of an alien blood strain that brings shame and suffering to a beautiful woman, directed by Edmund Lawrence. August 25. — Peggy Hyland in "Bonnie Annie Laurie," a Scottish tale of love and patriotism, written by Hamilton Thompson, and directed by Harry Millarde. OFFICIAL CUT-OUTS MADE BY THE CHICAGO BOARD OF CENSORS "The Plunderer" (Fox) — Reel 3, closeup of girl in balcony sitting on man's lap. Reel 4, attack on old man at doorway. Reel 5, two closeups of blood streaming from man's mouth after blow. "A Soldier's Oath" (Fox) — Reel 1, stealing from the dead. "The Ghost of Rosy Taylor" (American) — Reel 2, closeup of currency, showing denomination. "Human Driftwood" (World) — Permit refused because the film portrays immoral, disorderly and unlawful scenes. "The Unchastened Woman" (Rialto-Deluxe) — Adult only permit. "A Man's World" (Metro) — Adult only permit. "When Destiny Wills" (Oro) — Adult only permit. "The Lion's Claws" No. 14 (Universal) — Reel 1, two scenes of muffling girl. Reel 2, scene of man with spear in back; four scenes of binding man and girl to posts; lighting fires under them; shooting native; scene of native with spear in back. "Naked Fists" (Universal) — Reel 1, view of man attacking girl. Reel 2, shooting man and rifling pockets; Indian falling after he is shot; subtitles: "Why don't you people give us a chance?" etc.; "Sheriff, I reckon Bess would rather pull a trigger than pull a rope"; closeup of man bleeding from mouth; all views of lynching man. "High Stakes" (Triangle) — Reel 1, closeup of inspector wrapping jewelry in paper; subtitle introducing boy's family: "Bait for the trap." "The Cabaret" (World) — Reel 2, four scenes of girl in dishabille talking to man through curtain and closeup of man looking through curtain and action where he closes curtain and registers suppressed sexual emotion. Reel 3, subtitle: "You dare insinuate anything wrong?" "Station Content" (Triangle) — Reel 4, subtitle: "My proposition square. I want real companionship." "Are Working Girls Safe?" (Ebony) — All scenes of man posing in corsets and underwear before buyers and behind screen; man and woman tumbling around on floor with woman between his legs. "Her Moment" (Author's Photo Plays) — Permit refused because the film features white slavery and the sale of a woman for immoral purposes. "The House of Mystery" (Strand) — Reel 1, choking man. "Toys of Fate" (Metro) — Reel 3, subtitle: "She shall belong to no one except in marriage." Reel 4, man drugging wine. Reel 7, Gypsy shooting man. "Men" (Backer) — Adult only permit cancelled after revision. Reel 3, insert subtitle: "We will steal quietly away and be married"; insert subtitle: "It will be necessary to keep our marriage secret until the objections of my family are overcome" in place of subtitle: "Soon when we are married." Reel 4, change subtitle: "I can deceive my mother no longer — when are we to be married?" to read: "I can deceive my mother no longer, when is our marriage to be announced?" change subtitle: "My family still objects, I can never marry you" to read: "Our marriage is not legal." Reel, 5, during conversation between mother and daughter insert subtitle: "My husband has deceived me with a mock marriage" or word to that effect. Reel 6, bridegroom shooting man. "Joan of the Woods" (World) — Reel 1, shooting man. Reel 2, man holding up baby clothes and dropping them in disgust. Reel 3, subtitle: "As the months pass, Joan feels her secret may become known"; "Well, the hospital is the place for you"; "Well, so that is only a promise husband!" "Get out of my house, you and your brat." Reel 2, additional elimination, subtitle: "And Joan is preparing for a momentous event." THIS WEEK AT DOWNTOWN CHICAGO THEATERS ALCAZAR — "Pershing's Crusaders"; Fox, "A Soldier's Oath," with William Farnum; Fox, "Other Men's Daughters," with Peggy Hyland. BIJOU DREAM— Select, 'The Death Dance," with Alice Brady. BOSTON — Fox, "A Soldier's Oath," with William Farnum; Fox, "Miss Innocence," with June Caprice; Metro, "A Pair of Cupids," with Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne; Fox, "The Plunderer," with William Farnum. CASINO — Universal, "The Geezer of Berlin." CASTLE— Kleine, "Triple Trouble," with Charlie Chaplin. COLONIAL— Griffith, "Hearts of the World. ORCHESTRA HALL— Artcraft, "The Danger Mark," with Elsie Ferguson. ORPHEUM— Fox, "A Soldier's Oath." with William Farnum; Vitagraph, "To the Highest Bidder," with Alice Joyce; World, "The Beloved Blackmailer," with Carlyle Blackwell. PLAYHOUSE — "The Fog," with Raymond McKee. ROSE— Screen Classic, "To Hell With the Kaiser," with Olive Tell. ZIEGFELD— Paramount, "Less Than Kin," with Wallace Reid. 60