Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1919)

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Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald
Date:
Dec 1919
Author:
Exhibitors Herald Co.
Publisher:
Chicago, Exhibitors Herald
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1919)
Leaf #:
000454
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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An' Appeal to All Pro ducers of Meritorious Feature Productions: The exchanges listed below — exclusive distributors of all Capital Film Company releases— are crying for more, more, more and still more REALLY GOOD FEATURES! They are in the market for everything meritorious from spectacular productions to special-added attractions, including Westerns, Comedies, Scenics, Cartoon, et al. We are striving to our utmost to satisfy this healthy demand — and especially during this acute situation throughout the country due to strikes, H. C. L., and conservation chaos — we hope to lay such plans that, with the return of normal conditions, we will be able to say, "We would like to screen for your approval— (YOUR FEATURES)." We have the most consistent facilities and the most efficient organization for distributing and getting actual sales results in the entire independent or territorial rights field. Need we say more? We believe you would prefer results to delays and respectfully call to your attention that WE NEED YOUR PRODUCT if we hope to serve our exchanges best. CAPITAL FILM CO. S. G. BARNHARD President Exchanges Releasing Capital Super Short Features: Queen Feature Service Potter Bldg., Birmingham, Ala. Baltimore Booking Co 412 E. Lexington St., Baltimore, Md. Premier Pictures Corp S-10 S. Graham St.. Charlotte, N. C. Bee-Hive Exchange 207 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. C. C. Hite Attraction Co... 532 Walnut St.. Cincinnati, Ohio. Dave Warner Films 407 Sloan Bldg., Cleveland, Ohio. R. D. Lewis Film Co 1815^ Main St., Dallas, Texas. Southwestern Film Corp .... 1911 Y> Commerce St., Dallas, Texas. Strand Features 201 Film Exchange Bldg., Detroit, Mich. Supreme Photoplays 1446 Welton Ave., Denver, Colo. Bee-Hive Exchange 109 W. Maryland St., Indianapolis, Ind. W. I. Film Service 211 Wimmer Bldg.. Indianapolis, Ind. Crescent Film Co 315 Gloyd Bldg., Kansas City, Mo. R. D. Lewis Film Co 106 S. Cross St., Little Rock, Ark. Consolidated Film Ccrp 738 S. Olive St., Los Angeles, Calif. Ludwig Film Service 421 Loeb Arcade, Minneapolis, Minn. Pearce Films 610 S. Canal St., New Orleans, La. Bee-Hive Film Exchange ... Toy Bldg., Milwaukee, Wis. Capital Film Exchange 729 Seventh Ave., New York, N. Y. Ri D. Lewis Film Corp 114 S. Hudson St.. Oklahoma City, Okla. Fontenelle Feature Film Co. 1504 Harney St., Omaha, Nebr. Capital Film Exchange 1314 Vine St., Philadelphia, Pa. S & S Film & Supply Co... 414 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. I'nited Film Service 3628 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo. R. D. Lewis Film Co 112J/J Soledad St., San Antonio, Texas. Consolidated Film Corp.... 90 Golden date Ave., San Francisco, Calif. Dooley Exchange, Inc 445 S. Warren St., Syracuse, N. Y. Empire Film Dist. Co 905 Mather Bldg., Washington, D. C. Chicago \