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 #:
000539
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 MARION DAVIES IN "THE CINEMA MURDER" One of the tense moments in the latest Cosmopolitan production which will be distributed by Famous Players-Lasky Corporation niadge. — Constance Talmadge has her sister beat a thousand yards a minute when it comes to pleasing 99% of the people. This star is always there with the goods. She is close to Mary Pickford. Book her pictures and make money. — McClure & Faulkner, Comique theatre, Jamesport, Mo. — Neighborhood patronage. The Veiled Adventurer, with Constance Talmadge. — Very satisfactory and drew well. — J. H. Henry, Empire theatre, Winchester, Va. The Perfect Lover, with Eugene O'Brien. — Have run all of Select's output. Most consistent producer of high class productions that please and attract the women on the market today. — Joseph F. Allman, Princess theatre, Montecello, 111. — Regular patronage. L-p the Road With Sallie, with Constance TJUma-'ge. — Have not run a bad Select and this is my best star. — Mrs. E. Dewhirst, Ileverly Picture theatre, Beverly, Kans. — Small town patronage. The Savage Woman, with Clara Kimball Young. — Very good. But it is just an average program picture. — Clay H. Powers, Auditorium theatre, Dunsmuir, Calif. — General patronage. The Burden of Proof, with Marion Davies. — People did not care for this one. Marion may be some "Pumpkins" on Broadway, and I still claim that is where she belongs. — Jack Nutter, Deadwood theatre, Deadwood, S. Dak. — General patronage. The Country Cousin, with Elaine Hammerstein. — Very ordinary. Hardly a good program feature. Select program not near as good as last year. — W. H. Mart, Strand theatre, Grinnell, Iowa. — College town patronage. Triangle A Red Haired Cupid, with Roy Stewart.— The best comedy-drama western I ever run. — Geo. O. Barlow, Unique theatre, Steamboat Rock, Iowa. — Neighborhood patronage. Every Woman's Husband, with Gloria Swanson. — Enjoyed by all our patrons. Don't miss it. — Wapazo theatre, L. V. Kelly. Faith, So. Dak. — Critical patronage. Restless Souls, with Alma Reuben. — Extra good. — Loeffelholz Bros., Auditorium theatre, Cuba City, Wis. — General patronage. An Honest Man, with William Desmond.— One of the best pictures Desmond ever made. Will please any crowd. — J. M. Bailey, Gem theatre, Waverly, Kans. — Neighborhood patronage. The Flame of the Yukon, with Dorothy Dalton. — Great Sunday picture. — Wm. McNamar, Rex theatre, Virden, 111. — General patronage. The Law's Outlaw, with Roy Stewart. — Fair program picture. — C. C. Teas, Crystal theatre, Watertown, Minn. — Neighborhood patronage. Old Hartwell's Cub, with Wm. Desmond.— We did well with this one. This is a good play and you won't go wrong on it. — Hart & Henderson, Rex theatre, Moorhead, Iowa. — Neighborhood patronage. Wife or Country, with Gloria Swanson. — It's good but we have had too many similar stories. — Loeffelholz Bros., Auditorium theatre, Cuba City, Wis. — General patronage. United Artists His Majesty, the American, with Douglas Fairbanks. — Big production. Doug at his best. Serious roles do not fit him, however. — L. P. Charles, Grand theatre, Chetek, Wis. — Neighborhood patronage. Broken Blossoms, a D. W. Griffith production. — Great picture. Good business in face of sleet storm. Ran two days, small town. Pleased very well. — H. R. Bisby, Liberty theatre, Caney, Kans. — Neighborhood patronage. His Majesty, the American, with Douglas Fairbanks. — Pleased and drew well two days. Do not hesitate to play and boost it. Very good. — C. F. Hansen, New Lyric theatre, Redfield, S. D. — General patronage. Broken Blossoms, a D. W. Griffith production. — Do not book unless you have a class of patronage that can see the artistic value in pictures. Picture is above the heads of the ordinary audience.— C. H. Powers, Auditorium theatre, Dunsmuir, Cal. — General patronage. Broken Blossoms, a Griffith production.— Played four days to capacity. Went the limit in exploitation. Direction wonderful. — Ross D. Rogers, Olympic theatre, Amarillo, Tex. — Downtown patronage. His Majesty the American, with Douglas Fairbanks. — In spite of knocks that have been made on this picture my people thought it the best the star had ever done. Was worth increased prices. — J. H. Henry, Empire theatre, Winchester, Va. His Majesty the American, with Douglas Fairbanks. — Good. Can't go wrong on this one. Well liked by everyone. Good business. — Albert Waner, Acme theatre. Aransas Pass, Texas. — Small town patronage. United Picture Theatres Her Code of Honor, with Florence Reed. — Fine. Every one well pleased at regular price. — H. A. Giles, Link theatre, Walkerton, Ind. — Neighborhood patronage. Adele, with Kitty Gordon. — Very good picture and drew well. — J. H. Henry, Empire theatre, Winchester, Va. The Man in the Open, with Dustin Farnum. — Everyone well pleased. All Uniteds have been money makers. Always advance the price. — H. A. Giles, Link theatre, Walkerton, Ind. — Neighborhood patronage. Universal Pretty Smooth, with Priscilla Dean. — Very good picture. Went over well. — O. U. Peterson, Cozy theatre, Toulon, 111. — Neighborhood patronage. Bread, with Mary McLaren. — A winner. Universal pictures are sure making good with us. — Wigwam theatre, R. Rose Riley, Oberlin, Kans. — Neighborhood patronage. Destiny, with Dorothy Phillips. — Splendid cast, splendid play. — Raymond Piper, Piper's Opera House, Virginia City, Nev. — General patronage. Roped, with Harry Carey. — One of the very best we ever run. Everybody liked it and told their friends, which made business good. — J. L. Meyers, Liberty theatre, Ivesdale, 111. — Small town patronage. The Unpainted Woman, with Mary MacLaren. — Good story and picture pleased. Star holds interest. — P. G. Estee, Star theatre, Alexandria, S. Dak. — Neighborhood patronage. The Amazing Wife, with Mary MacLaren.— Well produced. Clever action and interesting story. MacLaren, however, poor drawing card here. — J. B. Stine, Gem theatre, Clinton, Ind. — Mining town patronage. 141