Exhibitors Herald (Jun-Sep 1919)

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Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald
Date:
Jun-Sep 1919
Author:
Exhibitors Herald Co.
Publisher:
Chicago, Exhibitors Herald
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald (Jun-Sep 1919)
Leaf #:
000789
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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EXHIBITORS HERALD AND 1IOTOGRAPHY What the Picture Did For Me" VERDICTS ON FILMS IN LANGUAGE OF EXHIBITOR Copyright, 1919 You are especially invited to contribute regularly to this department. It ia a co-operative service FOR THE BENEFIT OF EXHIBITORS. TELL US WHAT THE PICTURE DID FOR YOU and read in the HERALD every week what the picture did for the other fellow, thereby getting the only positive guide to box office values. Address, "What The Picture Did For Me", EXHIBITORS HERALD AND MOTOGRAPHY, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago Artcraft Don't Change Your Husband, a De Tile production. — This picture went c;r big in our theatre. It is a superb pduction which appeals to both men al women. — L. W. Neal, Sterling theat , Superior, Wis. Square Deal Sanderson, with William SHart. — Pleased well and attracted imrnsely for two days. Especially strong f Hart. Second day's business exceed first. — Geo. A. Bleich, Empress t atre, Owensboro, Ky. — Best patronae. The Knickerbocker Buckaroo, with luglas Fairbanks. — Advertised this h.vily and enjoyed good business. But pture was not the production people e>ected. — T. C. Shipley, Essaness theae. Rushville, Neb. — Neighborhood peonage. Exhibitors Mutual V. Trick of Fate, with Bessie E'riscale. — One of star's best. She delirs the goods when they give her the p per vehicle. — J. H. Vaughn, New Orp um theatre, Maquoketa, Ia. — Neighb hood patronage. 'he Man Who Turned White, with I B. Warner. — Very good picture, kny comments. But very poor busin s. Lost money. Warner new here. J. LuKachie, Gem theatre, Camd , Ark. — Neighborhood patronage. 'he Turn in the Road, with an all star c. — Book this. Simply wonderful. B business and sent people away high1> pleased. — Mrs. J. A. Dostal, Ideal fhtre, Omaha, Neb. — Neighborhood peonage. he Courageous Coward, with Sessue H.-akawa. — Acting good. Not much of a ot. My patrons don't care for Japan« plays. No business. — William Franci South Side theatre, Greensburg, Ind. — ixed patronage. he Woman Michael Married, with B sie Barriscale. — Very good. Good bt ness with this kind of pictures. Star w make many new friends and hold tr old ones. — A. J. LuKachie, Gem th tre, Camden, Ark. — Neighborhood ps onage. odern Husbands, with Henry B. W thall. — Good picture. Good business. B<t Walthall I have run.— Charles K han, Idylhour theatre, Canton, 111. — Med patronage. is Debt, with Sessue Hayakawa. — Vi jr highly praised. His stories can't be eat and his pictures never fail. — Mrs. J . Dostal, Ideal theatre, Omaha, Neb. — Mghborhood patronage. le Mints of Hell, with William Des mond.— Best northern picture we have run for some time. Very good story with good cast. Book it and boost it. — P. K. Anton, Royal theatre, Newcastle, Ind. First National A Midnight Romance, with Anita Stewart. — Good in every respect. Good Dusiness.— Charles DePaul„ Dreamland theatre, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. — General patronage. Sunnyside, with Charlie Chaplin. — A few more like this and Chaplin will have a good excuse for retirement. — Geo. A. Bleich, Empress theatre, Owensboro, Ky. — Best patronage. Virtuous Wives, with Anita Stewart. — Great. Fine business. — Grand theatre, Anamosa, Ia. — Neighborhood patronage. Daddy Long Legs, with Mary Pickford. — Absolutely the best Pickford picture yet. Children liked it, men liked it, women liked it. If you book it you can be sure you will please all. — L. W. Heal, Sterling theatre, Superior, Wis. THEDA BARA In "l.a Belle Roane," from David Belasco's celebrated Utnge drama (Fox Film Corporation >. Daddy Long Legs, with Mary Pickford. — In a class by itself. Give us mort like it. Ran five days. Pleased everyone. Business very good for hot weather. — M. F. Gruenvvald. Washington theatre, Richmond, Ind. — Mixed patronage. Sunnyside, with Charlie Chaplin. — Fine performance. Capacity business. — Tal Bye, United theatre, Cambridge, Minn. — General patronage. A Dog's Life, with Charlie Chaplin. — The best yet. Good business at advanced prices. — W. D. Martin, Badger theatre, Neillsville, Wis. — Small town patronage. Tarzan of the Apes, with Elmo Lincoln.— Fine picture. Out of ordinary. Drew capacity. — Grand theatre, Anamosa, Ia. — Neighborhood patronage. Bill Apperson's Boy, with Jack Pickford. — Best Pickford we ever ran. Do not raise admission. Let them all see w-hat he can do. Then get your prices. — P. K. Anton, Royal theatre, Newcastle, Ind. Fox The Rainbow Trail, with William Farnum. — Very good. William Farnum always good for me. — Charles Giuzzetti, Opera House, Gardner, 111. — Small town patronage. Caught in the Act, with Peggy Hyland. — Fine comedy-drama. Good entertainment for the whole family. — Clay H. Powers, Auditorium theatre, Dunsmuir, Cal. — General patronage. My Little Sister, with Evelyn Nesbit. — A fairly good picture. Good story. A good star. — A. H. Blank, Palace theatre, Des Moines, Ia. — Downtown patronage. The Siren's Song, with Theda Bara. — Not Theda Bara's best by any means. The play ends too abruptly. Star a favorite here. Two days good business. — ■ Mack J. Davis, Dream theatre, Port Angeles, Wash. — General patronage. I'll Say So, with George Walsh. — Star has had much better vehicles. — Elk's theatre, Prescott, Ariz. — General patronage. The Lone Star Ranger, with William Farnum. — I have run all of Frnum's pictures and this is the best. Everyone went wild over it. Fine acting. Photography great. — William Francis, South Side theatre, Greensburg, Ind.— Mixed patronage. The Kid Is Clever, with George Walsh. — A good picture but not as good as "This Is the Life"— J. L. Meyers Libtheatre, Ivesdale, 111. — Small town patronage. The Man Hunter, with William Farnum.— Good picture. All Farnum pictures go big here. Star well liked. — W. R. Pyle, Gaiety theatre, Kingsport, Tenn. — Neighborhood patronage. Jack Spurlock, Prodigal, with George Walsh. — I did not see this picture myself, but my people were well pleased. — F. J. Gruber, Temple theatre, East Jordan, Mich. — Mixed patronage. Riders of the Purple Sage, with William Farnum. — Absolutely wonderful. If you haven't used "The Rainbow Trail" and this, do so and double your prices. — Chas. Spainhour, Auditorium theatre, Greensburg, Kans. — Small town patronage. Salome, with Theda Bara. — Remarkable production. Drew good business two days. This picture is clean. Nothing immoral pictured. — Clay H. Powers, 71