Exhibitors Herald (Jan-Mar 1920)

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Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald
Date:
Jan-Mar 1920
Author:
Exhibitors Herald Co.
Publisher:
Chicago, Exhibitors Herald
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald (Jan-Mar 1920)
Leaf #:
000116
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 The Call of the Soul, with Gladys Brockwell. — -A picture with a good appeal and full of heart interest. — Harold Daspit, Atherton theatre, Kentwood, La. — Mixed patronage. The Lone Star Ranger, with Wm. Farnum. — Fanmm will always pack this house. This picture went over big. Patrons well pleased. Can't go wrong with Farnum. — A. F. Baudreau. Glory theatre, Kansas City, Mo. — Neighborhood patronage. The Man Hunter, with William Farnum.— A wonderful production. — Smith & Hughes, Dreamland theatre, Clay, Ky. — Mixed patronage. Snares of Paris, with Madelainc Traverse. — Not a very good picture, star does not draw. — Jos. C. Staak. Royal theatre, Carroll, la. — General patronage. Broken Commandments, with Gladys Brockwell. — Rather a risky plot, hut pleased majority. Star draws well. — ■ C. F. Hancock, Lyric theatre, Stuart. Fla. — Small town patronage. The Speed Maniac, with Tom Mix. Class A picture. Business very good. — P. D. Allerman, Strand theatre, Clinton, la. — Neighborhood patronage. Hell Roaring Reform, with Tom Mix. —Poor business could be laid to rainy weather, as picture was well liked. — E. L. Franck, Oasis theatre, Ajo, Arrz. — Neighborhood patronage. Eastward Ho! with Wm. Russell. — Fine picture, good business. Bad weather. — Jos. C. Staak, Royal theatre. Caroll, la. — General patronage. The Coming of the Law, with Tom Mix. — A lively Western that will be sure to please the mixed fans. — Harold Daspit, Atherton theatre, Kentwood. La. — Mixed patronage. The Merry-GoRound, with Peggy 1 1 y land. — A good comedy-drama with a tine star. Fox pictures are always good. — H. H. Peebles, Bijou theatre, Waverley, 111. — Neighborhood patronage. The Liar, with Virginia Pearson. — Did not please any too well. — C. C. Teas, Crystal theatre. Watertown, Minn. — Neighborhood patronage. Luck and Pluck, with Geo. Walsh. — Slow business toaverage picture. — E. L. Franck, Oasis theatre, Ajo, Ariz. — Neighborhood patronage. The Last of the Duanes, with Wm. Farnum. — Class A picture. Business good. — P. D. Allerman, Strand theatre, Clinton, la. — Neighborhood patronage. Goldwyn The Girl from Outside, with a special cast. — Barring none, one of the best I ever ran. Extended the run two days longer. A sure bet in any house anywhere.— Donald W. Knapp, Strand theatre, San Bernardino, Cal. — Downtown patronage. The Misfit Earl, with Louis Bennison. — One of the best ever shown here. Can stand all kinds of advertising. Am going to repeat it. — B. A. Belt, Bennington theatre. Bennington. Kans. — Neighborhood patronage. One Week of Life, with Pauline Fredcrick. — People satisfied but picture only a program show. — K. J. Aglow, Strand theatre, White Water. Wis. — General patronage. The Peace of Roaring River, with Pauline Frederick. — Good picture, good title and a star that my people like. Big business. — E. L. Franck, Oasis theatre, Ajo, Ariz. — Neighborhood patronage. Oh! Johnny, with Louis Bennison. — A very good and entertaining picture. The fact that it has both Western and society stuff will make it go over good with almost any kind of audience. Star is very pleasing. — Harold Daspit, Atherton theatre, Kentwood, La. — Mixed patronage. The Stronger Vow, with Gcraldine Farrar. — Ordinary picture. Too many cuss words in her pictures. Don't like this kind. — H. B. McFarling, Tokio theatre, Morehouse, Mo. — Neighborhood patronage. Polly of the Circus, with Mac Marsh. — Its an old picture. We had a new print. Will get the business. — Peters & 'Johnson. Liberty theatre, Milligan, Nebr. — Small town patronage. The Pest, with Mabel Normand. — Only fair. — J. W. Schmidt, Grand theatre. Brcese, 111. — Neighborhood patronage. Where Doctors Disagree, with Mabel Normand. — Not much. My personal opinion, however. Bad night and small crowd. — Mrs. Lon Bacon, Pastime theatre, Itasca, Tex. — Neighborhood patronage. Sunshine Alley, with Mae Marsh. — Will please any audience. Mae Marsh goes big for us. — Peters & Johnson, Liberty theatre, Milligan. Nebr. — Small town patronage. Jinx, with Mabel Normand. — Not as good as Upstairs but well liked by the children. Over advertised by Goldwyn. — H. G. Ramsey, Royal theatre. El Dorado, Kans. — General patronage. Hallmark The House Divided, with a special cast. — One of the best dramas of the year. It was well liked by all. — H. G. Ramsey, Royal theatre, El Dorado, Kans. — General patronage. Her Mistake, with F'velyn Nesbit. — Very nice picture. Beautiful scenery. Drew well and pleased. Hallmark my best buy. Their business should grow fast. — J. H. Henry, Empire theatre, Winchester, Va. The Challenge of Chance, with Jess Willard. — Ordinary picture. Oridnary crowd. — H. B. McFarling. Tokio theatre, Morehouse, Mo. — Neighborhood patronage. Metro The Brat, with Nazimova. — Good. Get it. Good business at increased prices.— W ill F. Krahn. Lorin theatre. Berkeley, Cal. — Neighborhood patronage. Satan Junior, with Viola Dana. — A cocking good comedy drama that ought to tickle any kind of crowd. If Mary Pickford had been the star in this picture she could not have made it any better. — Harold Daspit. Atherton theatre, Kentwood, La. — Mixed patronage. Lombardi, Ltd., with Bert Lytell. — Fair picture. Class B. Business only fair. Weather very cold. — P. D. Allerman, Strand theatre, Clinton, la. — Neighborhood patronage. The Brat, with Nazimova. — Was liked much better than other productions she has made. But she never has made a bad picture yet. — P. K. Anton, Royal theatre, New Castle, Ind. — General patronage. Please Get Married, with Viola Dana. — A very good picture. My patrons liked this star better in other productions. I would not advise any exhibitor to give a special matinee for children on this play. — Geo. H. Cooke, Hub thea. ELEVEN PUNCHES IN ONE SCENE Hank Mann receives plenty of punishment from the gymnasium girls in "The KnockOut," his third two-reeler for Arrow. 102