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 #:
000120
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 USE THIS BLANK Box Office Reports Tell the Whole Story. Join in This Co-operative Service. Report Regularly on Pictures You Exhibit And Read in The Herald Every Week What Picuves Are D6ing for Other Exhibitors. Fill in this blank now and send to Exhibitors Herald, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Title Star Producer Remarks Title ... Star Producer Remarks Exhibitor Name of Theatre Transient or Neighborhood Patronage City f^.-t-i State ris Chaplin. — All of this star's pictures are good and this is one of her best. — Harold Daspit, Atherton theatre, Kentwood, La. — Mixed patronage. The Brute Breaker, with Frank Mayo. — A very good picture. For some unknown reason did an extra good business. Good outdoor picture. — Donald W. Knapp, Strand theatre, San Bernardino, Cal. — Downtown patronage. The Light of Victory, with Monroe Salisbury. — Audience well pleased. This one is hard to beat. — Smith & Hughes, Dreamland theatre, Clay, Ky. — Neighborhood patronage. The Sleeping Lion, with Monroe Salisbury.— Good, above the average. — John Waller, Swan theatre. Clarinda, la. — Neighborhood patronage. His Divorced Wife, with Monroe Salisbury.— Played to S. R. O. and seemed to please. — Knickerbocker theatre. Detroit, Mich. — Neighborhood patronage. When a Girl Loves, with Mildred Harris Chaplin. — Don't be afraid of this one. It's sure great. Drew big business and everyone satisfied. — Van Praag & Meyn, Central Garden theatre, Kansas City, Kans. — Neighborhood patronage. The Right to Happiness, with Dorothy Phillips. — Not the picture expected. Drew poor. — J. H. Henry, Empire theatre, Winchester, Va. The Heart of Humanity, w ith Dorothy Phillips. — Excellent picture. Pleased all but did not draw. — K. J. Aglow, Strand theatre, Whitewater, Wis. — General patronage. Paid in Advance, with Dorothy Phillips.— Played two days to good business, l'.cttcr second day. Star draws well. — C. R. Sullivan, Deandi theatre, Amarillo, Tex. Danger — Go Slow, with Mae Murray. — Book it! — Smith & Hughes. Dreamland theatre, Clay, Ky. — Mixed patronage. An Ace of the Saddle, with Harry Carey. — Good picture to big business. — E. L. Franck, Oasis theatre, Ajo, Ariz. — Neighborhood patronage. Bread, with Mary McLaren. — Not much to this. The poorest of this star's specials. — Harold Daspit, Atherton theatre, Kentwood. La. — Mixed patronage. Vitagraph The Climbers, with Corine Griffith. — Believe it is the best she ever made. — H. G. Ramsey, Royal theatre, El Dorado. Kans. — General patronage. The Business of Life, with Alice Joyce. — Not up to other Joyce pictures. — A. C. Klug. Empress theatre, Zumbrota, Minn. — General patronage. In Honor's Web, with Harry Morey. — A murder mystery picture. Holds interest but not good for high class audience.— H. G. Ramsey, Royal theatre, Ed Dorado, Kans. — General patronage. Fighting Destiny, with Harry Morey. — My patrons do not like this kind of picture. Star new here, business fair. — Charles Guizzetti. Opera House, Gardner, 111. — Neighborhood patronage. Within the Law, with Alice Joyce. — Far below the average of a good special. A great . disappointment. — -Harold Daspit, Atherton theatre, Kentwood, La.— Mixed patronage. The Climbers, with Corinne Griffith. — It's good and will please but don't make any rash promises. — Van Praag & Meyn, Central Garden theatre, Kansas City, Kans. — Neighborhood patronage. Specials The Unpardonable Sin (Harry Garson), with Blanche Sweet. — A very highclass production. A bit heavy. Overshadowed too much by the late war. \\ ill please about seventy-live per cent and make money. — Joseph F. Allman, Princess theatre, Montecello, HI. — Regular patronage. Mickey (Western Import), with Mabel Normand. — Very big business on two day run. Generally run pictures only one day. Mickey gets the money. — Herbert Nadel, Hilltop theatre, Louisville, Ky. — Neighborhood patronage. Mickey (Western Import), with Mabel Normand. — This is certainly the best picture on the market today for drawing power, cannot be beat. Played for two days, second day had to turn them away. There is no other picture trlat will please everybody like this one. — Charles Guizzetti, Opera House, Gardner, III. — Neighborhood patronage. Mickey (Western Import), with Mabel Normand. — Second run. Drew extra well. — Loeffelholz Bros., Auditorium theatre, Cuba City, Wis. — General patronage. The She Wolf (Frohman), with Texas Guinan. — A pretty good show. A little too much on the rough order, but it has plenty of action. The star is not overly pretty but she is some actress. A strong story. — McClure & Faulkner, Comique theatre, Jamesport, Mo. — Neighborhood patronage. Virtuous Men (S-L Pictures), with E. K. Lincoln. — Good puller. Fair picture. — Wm. McNamar, Rex theatre, Virden, 111. — General patronage. The Eyes of the World (Clune), with a special cast. — Played it one night. Big blizzard but people came out anyhow. People satisfied. Very good. Made money. — Fay Trentzsch, Grand theatre, Lancaster, Wisconsin. — General patronage. Serials The Lure of the Circus (Universal) with Eddie Polo. — This one held up for every episode. Finished stronger than opening. — W. L. Hamilton, TexasGrand theatre, Dalhart, Tex. The Master Mystery, (Republic) with Houdini. — This serial held up better than any serial ever shown in this house. Good from first episode to the last People well pleased, especially the kids. — A. F. Bandreau, Glory theatre, Kansas City, Mo. — Neighborhood patronage. Smashing Barriers, . (Vitagraph) with Wm. Duncan. — On the 11th episode and going over big. Not as good as Man of Might, but business is big. — Phipps & Layton, Monogram theatre, Childress, Tex. — Small town patronage. Smashing Barriers, (Vitagraph) with Wm. Duncan. — The best serial I ever ran. It has the comedy that many serials lack. A real money-maker. — H. H. Peebles, Bijou theatre, Waverley, 111. — Neighborhood patronage. The Perils of Thunder Mountain, (Vitagraph) with Antonio Moreno. — On the ninth episode, holding up good. — Dr. E. Webb, Majestic theatre. Chillicothe. Tex. — Small town patronage. 106