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 #:
000216
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 Lombardi, Ltd., with Bert Lytcll. — Class B picture. — P. D. Alleman, Strand theatre. Clinton. Ia. — Neighborhood patronage. The Lion's Den, with Bert Lytell. — Best picture I've run in a long time. Seems to suit everyone — that's what we want. — Will F. Krahn, Lorin theatre, Berkeley, Cal. — Neighborhood patronage. The Demon, with Edith Storey. — An exceptionally good comedy-drama with charm of novelty to add to its other good points. You can guarantee this to please the most blase. — Harold Daspit, Atherton theatre, Kentwood, La. — Mixed patronage. The Brat, with Nazimova. — Nazimova's best. Pleased everyone. — L. M. Kuhns, Gibson theatre, Gibson, N. M. — Mining camp patronage. In His Brother's Place, with HaltHamilton. — A good comedy-drama. That's all. — E. N. Brown, Stocking theatre, Grand Rapids, Mich. — Neighborhood patronage. Eye For Eye, with Nazimova. — Different. Patrons well pleased. — Berggren & Taddiken, Elite theatre, Morganville, Kans.— Neighborhood patronage. The Brat, with Nazimova. — Goad picture. Pleased our patrons but we lost money. Nazimova does not draw in our town. — D. J. Kulaszewicz, Rex theatre, Bessemer. Mich. — Neighborhood patronage. Boston Blackie's Little Pal, with Bert Lytell. — If this does not please them and keep them laughing, nothing will. — Harold Daspit, Atherton theatre, Kentwood, La. — Mixed patronage. Paramount The Market of Souls, with Dorothy Dalton. — Very, very good. Best picture Dalton ever made with possible exception of Flame of the Yukon. Will appeal strongly to all classes. — C. A. Miller, Idlehour theatre, Alma, Mich. — Neighborhood patronage. Battling Jane, with Dorothy Gish. — Good business. Star draws well for us. —Peters & Johnson, Liberty theatre, Milligan, Nebr. — Small town patronage. The Valley of the Giants, with Wallace Reid. — Drew well with the American trade. The verdict was "fine picture."— E. L. Franck, Oasis theatre, Ajo, Ariz. — Neighborhood patronage. The Firing Line, with Irene Castle. — Star not known. Title misleading. Business only fair. — Jean Dagle, Liberty theatre, Murphysboro, 111. — Neighborhood patronage. The Miracle Man, with a special cast. — Played three days to capacity business. Best picture I ever ran. — T. B. Noble, Jr., Empress theatre, Wichita Falls. Tex. — Downtown patronage. False Faces, with Henry Walthall. — Here's one that kept them glued to the seats. They are still talking about it. Can't we get more like it? — W. M. Roob, Grand theatre, Port Washington, Wis. — Neighborhood patronage. The Miracle Man, with a special cast. — Extra strong, suit everybody. Played three days at advanced price. — L. G. Humphrey, Glory B theatre, Miami, Okla. — Neighborhood patronage. Nugget Nell, with Dorothy Gish. — One of the poorest pictures we ever ran. Nothing to it. — F. D. Johnson, Opera House, Woodland, Nebr. — Neighborhood patronage. Less Than Kin, with Wallace Reid. — Extra good. Reid always pleases. — Chas. R. Rhoda, Palace theatre, Royalton, Minn. — Small town patronage. The Witness for the Defense, with Elsie Ferguson. — Drew very well considering that the majority of my patrons are not attracted by this type of picture. Just a little too much sob stuff to make it a success. — E. L. Franck, Oasis theatre, Ajo, Ariz. — Neighborhood patronage. White Heather, with a special cast. — Did not draw and pleased no more than an average picture. — K. J. Aglow, Strand theatre, Whitewater, Wis. — General patronage. Peppy Polly, with Dorothy Gish. — Proved a pleasing little program feature. — Bert Norton, Kozy theatre, Eureka, III. — Neighborhood patronage. The Dark Star, with Marion Davies. — Good melodrama. Did not get over good with my audience. Average business. — Will F. Krahn, Lorin theatre, Berkeley, Cal. — Neighborhood patronage. Hayfoot Strawfoot, with Charles Ray. — A good Ray picture that pleased. — W. : "" r""""11"'!""1! Play fair. The man who wrote the 1 report that saved you 1 money on that picture you | didn't play took ^me t° 1 f Write that report and mail it. Do as much for him. He needs your help as much as you need his. Mal^e yourself a link in ; ] an unbroken chain of I boosters for better pictures. H. Mart, Strand theatre, Grinnell, Iowa. — College town patronage. The Squaw Man, a DcMille production.— My people are getting so that they turn out in force when a DeMille production is billed. The highest praise for this one. — E. L. Franck, Oasis thea-tre, Ajo, Ariz. — Neighborhood patronage. Bill Henry, with Chas. Ray. — Anybody likes a rube. Book Ray. He makes them all laugh. He is exceptionally good in this one. — S. D. Leahy, Lyric theatre, Harbor Springs, Mich. — Neighborhood patronage. Nugget Nell, with Dorothy Gish. — Poorest picture I have ever run. Stay away from it. — Royal theatre, Milford. Iowa. — General patronage. Goodbye Bill, with Shirley Mason. — More recollections of by-gone days. Our patrons simply will not accept war time stuff. — T. C. Shipley, Essaness theatre, Rushville, Nebr. — Small town patronage. The Marriage Ring, with Enid Bennett.— Very pleasing picture. Did not expect it judging from reports on it. My audience took to it fine and were 82 much pleased. — J. B. Endert, Endert theatre, Crescent City, Calif. — General patronage. Little Women, with a special cast. — I do not think that this picture should be classed as a special. Only gave fair satisfaction to some. — Custer Carland, Victoria theatre, Frankfort, Mich. Sadie Love, with Billie Burke. — Poorest picture ever made. — L. G. Humphrey, Glory B theatre, Miami, Okla. — Neighborhood patronage. Quicksand, with Dorothy Dalton. — Patrons pleased. First time star shown here. Paramount service suits me. — Chas. R. Rhoda, Palace theatre, Royalton, Minn. — Small town patronage. The Valley of the Giants, with Wallace Reid. — Great! Give us more like it. We can then make some money. Story good. Star great, photography excellent.— Will F. Krahn, Lorin theatre. Berkeley, Cal. — Neighborhood patronage. Pathe Dawn, with a special cast. — Beautiful picture. Little drawn out. — Fred Cosman, Electric theatre, St. Joseph, Mo. Her Man, with Elaine Hammerstein. — Good picture. Everybody pleased, used it as a Sunday night feature. Full house, although weather was bad. — J. P. Zinnence, Novelty theatre, Avoca, Ia. — Small town patronage. Oh, Boy, with June Caprice and Creighton Hale. — This picture did very well for me and my patrons commented favorably upon it. — J. Q. Clemmer. Clcmmcr theatre. Seattle, Wash. — General patronage. The Sawdust Doll, with Baby Marie Osborne. — A little old but it sure is a very interesting picture. It more than pleased here. — C. E. Waughop, Scenic theatre, Detroit, Minn. — Neighborhood patronage. The Narrow Path, with Fannie Ward. — Poor picture. Patrons remarked how poor it was. Fair business. — Jos. C. Staak, Royal theatre, Carroll, Ia. — General patronage. The Moonshine Trail, with a special cast. — Good Saturday or Sunday subject. — Fred Cosman, Electric theatre, St. Joseph, Mo. The Ghost of the Ranch, with Bryant Washburn. — A good drama: Pleased nearly everybody. — Chas. Oliver, Majestic theatre, Green Forest, Ark. — Neighborhood patronage. The Thirteenth Chair, with a special cast. — Did better than the average week's business and business has been good, — J. Q. Clemmer, Clemmer theatre, Seattle, Wash. — General patronage. The Cry of the Weak, with Fanny Ward. — A very good picture. One of the best things Fanny Ward has done. — J. H. Vaughan, New Orpheum theatre. Maquoketa, Ia. — Critical patronage. Realart The Mystery of the Yellow Room, an Emille Chautard production. — Broke records by $104.50. Also broke Sunday attendance record. — Tom Moore, Rialto theatre, Washington, D. C. Anne of Green Gables, with Mary Miles Minter. — A clean, high-class production. Good for whole family. Wish we could get more pictures like this. — Fred Cosman, Electric theatre, St. Joseph, Mo.