Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1919)

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald
Date:
Dec 1919
Author:
Exhibitors Herald Co.
Publisher:
Chicago, Exhibitors Herald
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1919)
Leaf #:
000231
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 tre, Swanton, Xebr. — Neighborhood patronage. The Prodigal Liar, with Wm. Desmond.— Desmond and Betty Compson were very pleasing in this clever western comedy-drama. — A. E. Dnbeau. Caughren theatre, Sank Centre, Minn. — General patronage. White Washed Walls, with Wm. Desmond.— Good picture and pleased at no advance in price. — H. A. Wishard. Wishard theatre, Bloonifield, la. — General patronage. Bonds of Honor, with Sessue Hayakawa. — The Jap is wonderful in these dual roles. — A. E. Dubeau, Caughren theatre, Sauk Centre, Minn. — General patronage. Hoopla, with Billie Rhodes. — This is a fine comedy-drama. It is a circus picture and a good one. Be sure to book this one. — Hart & Henderson, Rex theatre, Moorhead, Iowa. — Neighborhood patronage. Select Upstairs and Down, with Olive Thomas. — This one is a dandy. Star, support, settings and direction are A-l making it one of the most delightful offerings of the year. Give us more like it. — Jack Nutter, Deadwood theatre, Deadwood, S. Dak. — General patronage. His Bridal Night, with Alice Brady. — Best Brady picture we have had and we have had them all to date. Best double role photography we have ever seen. — R. M. Reese, Sultana theatre, Williams, Ariz. — Small town patronage. Goodnight Paul, with Constance Talmadge. — Best yet. By all means play it and don't be afraid to back it up. Patrons had that smile on that won't come off. — J. E. .Ridgeway, Lyric theatre, Coon Rapids, la. — Neighborhood patronage. Bolshevism on Trial, with a special cast. — Good picture and good photography. Also very timely and has good moral. All pleased. — Mrs. E. Dewhirst, Beverly picture theatre, Beverly, Kans. — Small town patronage. The New Moon, with Norma Talmadge. — A few said they did not like this one as well as some other pictures with this star, but it surely got a big ZEXA KEEFE Selznick's 1920 star, who appears as leading woman with Eugene O'Brien in the Selznick picture, "His Wife's Money." business. — John Hainer, Princess theatre, Donora, Pa. — Neighborhood patronage. The Way of a Woman, with Norma Talmadge. — Under the average for this star. However, advertising the wonderful gowns got the ladies. Not a bad picture at all but very ordinary story. T. C. Shipley, Essaness theatre, Rushville, Nebr. — Small town patronage. Faith of the Strong, with Mitchell Lewis. — Good picture but Lewis pictures are all similar in theme; you know in advance what role is going to play. However, it is a good picture — Fred Cosman, Electric theatre, St. Joseph, Mo. — General patronage. The Forbidden City, witli Norma Talmadge.— Although our people don't like anything "Foreign," Norma made them like this one. Splendid settings, splendid cast, heavy drama, not soon forgotten.— Raymond Piper, Piper's Opera House, Virginia City, Nev. — General patronage. A Scream in the Night, with a special cast. — A very good picture but don't advance your price or boost it too hard. I did both and did myself no good. — H. A. W'ishard, Wishard theatre, Bloomfield, la. — General patronage. Getting Mary Married, with Marion Davis.— A very pleasing comedy-drama. Drew increased business second night. Audience highly delighted. Select service suits me. — J. C. Jenkins, Auditorium theatre, Neligh, Nebr.— Neighborhood patronage. The Midnight Patrol, with a special cast. — A good picture but not a special. — P. G. Estee, Star theatre. Alexandria, S. Dak. — Neighborhood patronage. The Savage Woman, with Clara Kimball Young — Could boost it and keep 'em satisfied. — Raynolds & Parker, Orpheum theatre, Gilroy, Calif. — General patronage. A Pair of Silk Stockings, with Constance Talmadge. — Good. They liked it. — J. L. Meyers, Liberty theatre, Ivesdale, 111. — Small town patronage. The Way of a Woman, with Norma Talmadge.— Not up to star's previous work. However, she did well with theme of story she had to work with. Picture drew well at that. — Fred Cosman, Electric theatre, St. Joseph, Mo. — General patronage. Ruling Passions, with all star cast. — Good special. Pleased ali. — J. A. Holmes, Arcade theatre, Holtville. Calif. — Neighborhood patronage. Up the Road with Sallie, with Constance Talmadge. — A wonderful picture. Full of life and joy. Select is a great program. — C. T. Metcalf. Opera House. Greenfield. 111. — Neighborhood and country patronage. Triangle Closing In, with Wm. Desmond. — A high class program picture. Pleased all. — J. J. Kudlacek, Swan theatre, Swanton, Nebr. — Neighborhood patronage. The Flame of the Yukon, with Dorothy Dalton. — Big business at advanced prices, and worth it. Alaskan stories always popular and this is one of the best of that type so far produced. — J. B. Stine, Gem theatre, Clinton, Ind. — Neighborhood patronage. The Deserter, with Chas. Ray. — A very VALUES BELASCU MARTI V \\ li<» makes her screen debut in the leading feminine role of "The Night of the Dub," the initial Paramount-Ernest Truex comedy. good picture but a bad ending. Why don't they make all pictures end well? — E. D. Luna, Hulbert theatre, Hulbert, Okla. — Neighborhood patronage. Reggie Mixes In, with Douglas Fairbanks.— Fairbanks always gets them in. His pictures pleasing at all times.— L. A. Hasse, Majestic theatre, Mauston, Wis. — Small town patronage. Old Hartwell's Cub, with William Desmond.— Very good program picture. Pleased all who saw it. — Geo. O. Barlow, Unique theatre. Steamboat Rock, Iowa. — Neighborhood patronage. Breezy Jim, with Crane Wilbur. — Played to big Saturday business and seemed to please everybody. Very good Western comedy-drama. — J. B. Stine, Gem theatre, Clinton, Ind. — Neighborhood patronage. Wolf Lowry, with William S. Hart. — -Like all of his pictures, it satisfies. — J. J. Kudlacek, Swan theatre, Swanton, Nebr. — Neighborhood patronage. Taxi, with Taylor Holmes. — Very good comedy-drama. — Mrs. K. B. Ransley. Park Ridge theatre, Park Ridge, 111. — Suburban patronage. United Artists His Majesty, the American, with Douglas Fairbanks. — Notice that some exhibitors are inclined to make light of this picture. Wish to say that those that take this view surely ought to be out of the game as their judgment is like that of an individual that would sav the Birth of a Nation was no good. " — C. Oldham, Dixie theatre, McMinnville, Tenn. — Neighborhood patronage. His Majesty, the American, with Douglas Fairbanks. — While this is a very good Fairbanks production and pleased everybody on the whole, I don't think it as good as some of his past subjects. I think Fairbanks' best work was done on the old Triangle lot. — Jack Nutter, Deadwood theatre, Deadwood, S. Dak. — General patronage. His Majesty, the American, with Douglas Fairbanks. — Fell way below expected business. Second day fell flat. No kicks but they did not fall for it 99