Exhibitors Herald (Mar-Jun 1919)

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald
Date:
Mar-Jun 1919
Author:
Exhibitors Herald Co.
Publisher:
Chicago, Exhibitors Herald
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald (Mar-Jun 1919)
Leaf #:
00050
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:
September 21, 2023
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EXHIBITORS HERALD AND MOTOGRAPHY never draw. — Leo F. Keiler, Arcade Theatre, Paducah, Ky. — Mixed patronage. Good Night Paul, with Constance Talmadge — It is such pictures as this that are rapidly bringing this star to the front. Each one of Constance Talmadge's productions gives us an increase in business. — P. R. Matson, Crystal Theatre, Flandreau, S. D. — General patronage. Magda, with Clara Kimball Young — Extra good production. — D. B. Follett, Star Theatre, Gibsonburg, O. — Middle class patronage. The Knife, with Alice Brady — Excellent. Gripping. Ran with a Sunshine comedy which packed the house to capacity.— Clay H. Powers, Strand Theatre, Dunsmuir, Cal. — General patronage. Her Only Way, with Norma Talmadge — Fine picture. Business good. — Fred G. Wright, Dreamland Theatre, Linton, Ind. — General patronage. The Savage Woman, with Clara Kimball Young — Star has suffered a slump in attractive powers and pictures like this have contributed to her decline. — C. A. Krause, Empress Theatre, Owensboro, Ky. — Best class of patronage. The Easiest Way, with Clara Kimball Young — A good production. Capacity business. — D. B. Follett, Star Theatre, Gibsonburg, O. — Middle class patronage. Her Great Chance, with Alice Brady — Everyone well pleased with this. — P. K. Anton, Royal Theatre, New Castle, Ind. — Mixed patronage. The Safety Curtain, with Norma Talmadge— A very good picture indeed. Pleased everyone. — M. C Kellogg. Homestake Theatre, Lead, S. D. — Mixed patronage. Cecelia of the Pink Roses, with Marion Davies — A fairly good production. — D. B. Follett, Star Theatre, Gibsonburg, O. — Middle class patronage. Good Night Paul, with Constance Talmadge.— Star popular. Story pleased large crowd. — E. D. Prigmore, Idle Hour Theatre, Charleston, Miss. — Mixed patronage. The Cavell Case, with Julia Arthur — Good picture if your patrons like war pictures. — G. A. Duncan, Lyric Theatre, Carlisle, Ky. — Good class of patronage. Triangle The Silent Rider, with Roy Stewart — Book this. It's good. — R. E. Kimmy, Pastime Theatre, Merryville, La. — Local patronage. Little Miss Hoover, with Marguerite Clark — Mrs. Lon Bacon, Pastime Theatre, Itasca, Tex. — Small town patronage. Baird, Crystal Theatre, Plattonsburg, Mo. — Rural patronage. High Tide, with Harry Mestayer — One of the poorest Triangle pictures we have run. — Mrs. Lizzie E. Ohming, Dreamland Theatre, Michigan City, Ind. — Middle class patronage. Paying His Debt, with Roy Stewart — This splendid Western made one press sheet good. It's O. K. — Raymond Pifer, Pifer's Opera House, Virginia City, Nevada. General patronage. Paying His Debt, with Roy Stewart — An extra good Western. Stewart plays a double role and it will keep you guessing.— Loeffholz Bros., Auditorium Theatre, Cuba City, Wis. — Middle class patronage. The Pretender, with William Desmond— Very enjoyable. — Mrs. Lon Bacon, Pastime Theatre, Itasca, Tex. — Small town patronage. Love's Pay Day, with Rosemary Theby — Picture good. Box office value good.— A. J. Hill, Glen Theatre, 2852 Armitage avenue, Chicago, 111. — Neighborhood patronage. Double Trouble, with Douglas Fairbanks.— Poorest of the Fairbanks pictures. Too many jumps in the picture to keep up with it. — Harold Daspit, Atherton Theatre, Kentwood, La. — Small town patronage. Fighting Back, with William Desmond — A mighty good one. Claire Anderson, as dance hall girl, makes a hit. All ROBERT ANDERSEN Famed as "Monsieur Cuckoo" in D. W. Griffith's "Hearts of the World," Who Will Appear In "Fires of Faith," the Famous Players-Lasky Salvation Army Film. pleased. — W. D. Martin, Badger Theatre, Neillsville, Wis. — Small town patronage. The Law of the Great Northwest, with Margery Wilson — Toggle-jointed, crude affair. Did please a few unruly kids. — Raymond Pifer, Pifer's Opera House, Virginia City, Nevada. — General patronage. Little Red Decides, with Roy Stewart — Good. Had lots say it was best picture they ever saw. — J. L. Stapp, Lyceum Theatre, Platton City, Mo. — High class patronage. Cactus Crandal, with Roy Stewart — Stewart always goes big. Turned them away. — Fred G. Wright, Dreamland Theatre, Linton, Ind. — General patronage. Mile. Paullette, with Claire Anderson — Miles of smiles. Pleasing to man, woman and child alike. Well acted. — Raymond Pifer, Pifer's Opera House, Virginia City, Nevada. — General patronage. Limousine Life, with Olive Thomas — Not as amusing as Heiress for a Day, but better than average entertainmentHarold Daspit, Atherton Theatre, Kentwood, La. — Small town patronage. Wild Life, with William Desmond — Good. Lots of action. Business fair. Due to flu scare. — Mrs. Lizzie E. Ohming, Dreamland Theatre, Michigan City, Ind. — Middle class patronage. Heiress for a Day, with Olive Thomas — This will make a hit with almost any kind of an audience Extra good comedy.— Harold Daspit, Atherton Theatre, Kentwood, La. — Small town patronage. Universal The Wildcat of Paris, with Priscilla Dean — Plenty of rough stuff and action. Title ought to bring them in. It did for us. — Charles H. Ryan, Garfield Theatre, 2844 Madison street, Chicago, 111. — Neighborhood patronage. Bread, with Mary MacLaren — A good story. Well acted and satisfying to a critical audience. — J. J. Harwood, National Theatre, Cleveland, O. — Better class patronage. Roped, with Harry Carey — Fine picture. One of the best I have run. Good crowd. Bad weather. Everyone more than pleased. — A. M. Leitch, Roval Theatre, Milford, la. Three Mounted Men, with Harry Carey — A fairly good western. Business satisfactory. — J. H. McDonald, Strand Theatre, Walla Walla, Wash. Brazen Beauty, with Priscilla Dean — Excellent acting, story and settings. — J. C. LeBell, Family Theatre, Portland, N. D. — General patronage. Rosalind at Redgate, with Ruth Stonehouse — Poorest picture I've run in months. Did fair business on account of popularity of the book. — J. B. Stine, Gem Theatre, Clinton, Ind. — Mining town. Vanity Pool, with Mary MacLaren — You won't go wrong on this one. It was well received here. — C. E. Waughop, Scenic Theatre, Detroit, Minn. — Small town patronage. The Talk of the Town, with Dorothy Phillips — Real business on this and it held a big audience from start to finish. — Ben L. Morris, Olympic Theatre, Bellaire, O. — General patronage. The Craving, with Francis Ford — Boost this strong as a novelty. Most remarkable photographic work I ever saw on the screen. — J. B. Stine, Gem Theatre, Clinton, Ind. — Mining town. A Wife With a Past, with Priscilla Dean — Good in every way. — J. C. LeBell, Family Theatre, Portland, N. D.— General patronage. Creaking Stairs, with Mary MacLaren — Did fair business though Mary is no drawing card here. I consider this her best picture. — J. B. Stine, Gem Theatre, Clinton, Ind. — Mining town. Vitagraph AH Man, with Harry Morey — Regular program picture. — F. J. Gruber, Temple Theatre, East Jordan, Mich. — Mixed patronage. The Man Who Wouldn't Tell, with Earle Williams — A splendid Secret Service story. Well acted by star and support. Business extra good. — A. J. Hill, Glen Theatre, 2852 Armitage avenue, Chicago, 111. — Neighborhood patronage. The Soap Girl, with Gladys Leslie — 44