Exhibitors Herald (Jan-Mar 1920)

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald
Date:
Jan-Mar 1920
Author:
Exhibitors Herald Co.
Publisher:
Chicago, Exhibitors Herald
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald (Jan-Mar 1920)
Leaf #:
000215
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 A SCENE FROM "STRONGER THAN DEATH" Nazimova's latest production for Metro is said to be more elaborate in many respects than any of her former vehicles Good crowd. — Frank J. Saum. Hudson theatre, St. Louis, Mo. — Neighborhood patronage. Words and Music By, with Ray and Fair. — It has no plot worth mentioning. Could have been made in one reel. — C. F. Hancock, Lyric theatre, Stuart. Fla. — Small town patronage. The Broken Law, with Wm. Farnum. — This picture sure is a good one. The story is great. Pleased all who saw it. Book it.— Philbrick & Knoblanch, Rex theatre, Allen, Neb. — Neighborhood patronage. Gambling in Souls, with Madlame Traverse. — Just an average program picture that will give fair satisfaction. — Harold Daspit, Atherton theatre, Kentwood, La. — Mixed patronage. Riders of the Purple Sage, with William Farnum. — Some picture. S. R. O. — J. W. May, Grand theatre, Shawneetown, 111. — Neighborhood patronage. Goldwyn Lord and Lady Algy, with Tom Moore. — Very fine. Tom Moore becoming very popular and goes better with each picture. — C. A. Miller, Idlehour theatre. Alma, Mich. — Neighborhood patronage. When Doctors Disagree, with Mabel Normand. — Might please the children. — B. A. Belt, Bennington theatre, Bennington, Kans. — Neighborhood patronage. The Girl From Outside, with a special cast. — Fine production. Good business. — Pfeiffer Bros., Opera House, Kenton, Ohio. — General patronage. Jinx, with Mabel Normand. — Good picture. Satisfied our patrons. Sent the kids home shouting its praises. — D. J. Kulaszewicz. Rex theatre. Bessemer, Mich. — Neighborhood patronage. Back to the Woods, with Mabel Normand. — She is good. Have played Mickey and this went over as good. Goldwyn pictures are all right. — Dadman & Haynard, Town Hall, Harvard. Mass. — Small town patronage. High Pockets, with Louis Bennison. — Have not had any good remarks on Bennison. People don't care for him. Too slow. — K. J. Aglow, Strand theatre, Whitewater, Wis. — General patronage. Bonds of Love, with Pauline Frederick. — One of the best produced by this star in a long time. Especially liked by the ladies. — H. G. Ramsey, Royal theatre. El Dorado, Kans. — General patronage. . Jinx, with Mabel Normand. — Not as good as I expected. Not as much comedy. But seemed to satisfy. — C. A. Miller. Idlehour theatre, Alma, Mich. — Neighborhood patronage. Fighting Odds, with Maxine Elliot. — Book it. Star is great. — Dadman & Haynard. Town Hall, Harvard, Mass. — Small town patronage. Nearly Married, with Madge Kennedy. — Fair picture to poor business. Not as good as Baby Mine. — Peters & Johnson. Liberty theatre. Milligan, Nebr. — Small town patronage. The Woman on the Index, with Pauline Frederick. — Good program picture. Our patrons like Pauline Frederick.— C. T. Metcalf. Opera House. Greenfield, 111. — General patronage. The Glorious Adventure, w-ith Mae Marsh. — Plot good. Pleased all. Mae Marsh is well liked here. — Jno. I. Saunders. Cheney theatre. Cheney, Kans. — Neighborhood patronage. The Crimson Gardenia, with Owen Moore. — Picture fine. Owen draws well for me. — S. D. Leahy, Lyric theatre. Harbor Springs, Mich. — Neighborhood patronage. Day Dreams, with Madge Kennedy. — I did not see anything to it and had several complaints. — Grand theatre, Breese, 111. — Neighborhood patronage. Hallmark When My Ship Comes In, with Jane Grey. — Better than many of the big attractions.— J. H. Henry, Empire theatre. Winchester, Va. Wit Wins, with Florence Billings. — A very clever picture. Good enough for any house. — E. N. Brown, Stocking theatre. Grand Rapids, Mich.— Neighborhood patronage. When My Ship Comes In, with Jane Grey. — Beautiful picture that drew unusual Saturday business. — J. B. Stine, Gem theatre. Clinton, Ind. — Mining town patronage. Suspense, with Mollie King. — Star is liked. Drew well. Picture satisfied. — J. H. Her.rv, Empire theatre. Winchester. Va. Metro Satan Junior, with Viola Dana.— Fine picture. Lots of pep. — F. D. Johnson. Opera' House, Woodland. Me. — Neighborhood patronage. The Brat, with Nazimova. — Star well liked. Her best picture. Business good. — Jean Dagle. Liberty theatre. Murphysboro. 111. — Neighborhood patronage. Peggy Does Her Darndest, with May Allison. — Dandy comedy. Nearly everyone liked it. — L. M. Kuhns. Gibson theatre, Gibson, N. M. — Mining camp patrontage. The Lion's Den, with Bert Lytell. — Excellent picture. Star very popular here. Good moral production. Will please all classes. — Geo. Eddy, Elite theatre. Otsego. Mich. — Neighborhood patronage. Easy to Make Money, with Bert Lytell.— This was our feature. Also ran some one-reel subjects. Patrons said it was the best program we have had for a long time. — H. G. Stettmund, Jr.. Odeon theatre, Chandler, Okla. — General patronage. Please Get Married, with Viola Dana. — Class B picture. — P. D. Alleman. Strand theatre. Clinton, la. — Neighborhood patronage. Almost Married, with May Allison. — Extra good. One of the best of the season's run. — J. M. Bailey. Gem theatre, Waverly, Kans. — Neighborhood patronage. Unexpected Places, with Bert Lytell — Watch this star. He will soon be among the top notchers. A very good comedy-drama. — Harold Daspit. Atherton theatre. Kentwood, La. — Mixed patronage. The Fourflusher, with Hale Hamilton. — Good. Lots of action. Light comedy stuff. — Will F. Krahn. Lorin theatre. Berkeley. Cal. — Neighborhood patronage. False Evidence, with Viola Dana. — Pleased. — Raymond Piper. Piper's Opera House. Virginia City, Nev. — General patronage. Boston Blackie's Little Pal, with Bert Lytell. — Good picture. — L. M. Kuhns. Gibson theatre. Gibson. N. M. — Mining camp patronage. The Great Romance, with Harold Lockwood. — Excellent picture. It is a great pity this star died so young, for he was going straight to the top. — Harold Daspit. Atherton theatre. Kentwood. La. — Mixed patronage. A Man of Honor, with Harold Lockwood. — Fair picture. Not as good as some of our regular programs. — Berggren & Taddiken. Elite theatre. Morganville. Kans. — Neighborhood patronage. 81