Exhibitors Herald (Oct-Dec 1920)

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Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald
Date:
Oct-Dec 1920
Author:
Exhibitors Herald Co.
Publisher:
Chicago, Exhibitors Herald
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald (Oct-Dec 1920)
Leaf #:
000881
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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November 13, 1920 EXHIBITORS HERALD 99 UP IN THE AIR WITH HANK MANN Another reason why we never cared to become a slap-stick comedian. It's a scene from the Arrow comedy, "Up in the Air." for us. — W. H. Trecker, Mutual theatre, Cabery, 111. Bill Henry, with Charles Ray. — About as good as this star's average, and will satisfy the Ray fans. — Harold Daspit, Atherton theatre, Kentwood, La. — Neighborhood patronage. The Tiger Man, with William S. Hart. — One of the best I have ever run. If you run it, put good comedy with it. Business good on a rainy night. Boost this one. — William Thacher, Royal theatre, Salina, Kans. What's Your Husband Doing? with Douglas MacLean and Doris May. — The best comedy we have played. So good we have rebooked it. Also played 23% Hours Leave, and while it is fine, personally I liked the other one better. — C. H. Thomas, Community theatre, Galva, la. — Small town patronage. The Haunted Bedroom, with Enid Bennett.— Another good picture by this star. Well liked here and star is getting a good rep. — -G. W. Dickinson, Home theatre, Haskell, Neb. — Neighborhood patronage. The Poppy Girl's Husband, with William S. Hart. — Not rough enough to suit the rabid Western fans, but will please those who like Western pictures without a lot of gun play. — Harold Daspit, Atherton theatre, Kentwood, La. — Neighborhood patronage. Wolves of the Rail, with William S. Hart. — Big business on second run in town. — Fred T. Wilson, Liberty theatre, Newton, Kans. — General patronage. , The Final Close Up, with Shirley Mason.— Splendid picture to a satisfied crowd. Many remarks on this. — C. Hales, Lyric theatre, Orange City, la. — Neighborhood patronage. Pathe My Husband's Other Wife, with Sylvia Breamer. — This was a good one. Will please them all. — H. W. Jeffries, Majestic theatre, Huntington, Ark. — Neighborhood patronage. The Deadlier Sex, with Blanche Sweet. — Best Blanche Sweet story for some time. Many favorable comments. It will suit most of the patrons. — H. J. Longaker, Howard theatre, Alexandria, Minn. — General patronage. Brothers Divided, with Frank Keenan. — Yes, this is good enough for any crowd. — Bird Wilcox, Opera House, Sykeston, N. D. Dawn, with a special cast. — Well acted, but when this is said there is nothing else to shout about. — Schonlau & Abraham, S. & A. theatre, Houston, Minn. — ■ Neighborhood patronage. Rio Grande, with Rosemary Theby.— This is a fine Mexican border picture, and if your patrons like this kind it will please. You can boost it and not hurt your house any. — R. A. Shobe, Kentland theatre, Kentland, Ind. — Neighborhood patronage. Miss Gingersnap, with Baby Marie Osborne.— Played it with Jiggs. The people seemed well pleased. — R. O. Baker, Baker's Electric theatre, McCune, Kans. ■ — Small town patronage. Fighting Cressy, with Blanche Sweet. — This picture is supposed to be a Western, but is far from it. — Schonlau & Abraham, S. & A. theatre, Houston, Minn. — Neighborhood patronage. Realart 39 East, with Constance Binney. — Constance Binney can be very proud of 39 East. Best work yet of this star, and she has a charm entirely different from other kind of stars and just the star that will help make the picture game clean. A big box office attraction for the two days. — Mrs. J. A. Dostal, Ideal theatre, Omaha, Neb. — Neighborhood patronage. A Dark Lantern, with Alice Brady. — Brady's best for Realart, and satisfied our patrons, but Alice plays better opposite some other than her husband. — C. T. Metcalf, Opera House, Greenfield, 111. ■ — Small town patronage. ERSTWHILE SUSAN with Constance Binney. — Ran this with Christie two-reel comedy, KISS ME CAROLINE, and one man came clear to the back of the theatre to tell me that he and his wife had never spent a more enjoyable evening in my house. This was the general attitude. Everybody liked the program.— A. N. Miles, Eminence, theatre, Eminence, Ky. — Small town patronage. The Mystery of the Yellow Room, with a special cast. — This kind of a picture hurts business here. Too much crime and gruesomeness for our patrons. — Custer Garland, Victoria theatre, Frankfort, Mich. The Luck of the Irish, with a special cast. — Here is a picture easily in a class by itself. A picture thoroughly enjoyed by everyone and a special easily advertised. Good business for two-day run. — Mrs. J. A. Dostal, Ideal theatre, Omaha, Neb. — Neighborhood patronage. Robertson-Cole The Wonder Man, with Georges Carpentier. — An excellent picture. Boost it and cash in. — G. G. Nutter, Royal theatre, Republic, Kans. — Farmer patronage. Occasionally Yours, with Lew Cody. — Cody is up to his old tricks again. He needs another story like The Beloved Cheater to win praise. — T. M. Davidge, Queen theatre, Durant, Okla. — General patronage. Dangerous Waters, with William Desmond.— Keep away from this one. We sure got a lemon that time. — Orpheum theatre, Kalispell, Mont. — Neighborhood patronage. The Lamb and the Lion, with Billie Rhodes. — No good. Let it alone. Nothing to it. Billie Rhodes is no good for us. Just got by on it. — McClure & Faulkner, Comique theatre, Jamesport, Mo. — Neighborhood patronage. The Prince and Betty, with William Desmond.— Poorest picture we have run in months. A few more pictures like this and we see Desmond's finish with us. — Schonlau & Abraham, S. & A. theatre, Houston, Minn. — Neighborhood patronage. Just Squaw, with Beatriz Michalena. — Pleased our Western fans. — George E. Taylor, Idle Hour theatre, Dunlap, la. — Neighborhood patronage. The Wonderman, with Georges Carpentier. — Look before you book. It's certainly not a wonder picture. — Jack Cairns, Brooklyn theatre, Detroit, Mich. — Neighborhood patronage. Mints of Hell, with William Desmond. — Think it is a good picture. — McClure & Faulkner, Comique theatre, Jamesport, Mo. — Neighborhood patronage. Select Out of the Snows, a Ralph Ince production.— Excellent Alaskan story with beautiful scenery. Good direction and cast that took their parts nicely. It is a N. W. Mounted Police feature.— H. J. Longaker, Howard theatre, Alexandria. Minn. — General patronage. A Desperate Hero, with Owen Moore. — One of the best pictures of Owen Moore. This was a great laugh maker. If you want a picture to please all, book this. — O. B. Sterling, Sterling theatre. Dayton, Tex. Youthful Folly, with Olive Thomas. — This is a very good comedy-drama and is bound to please your patrons. — A. E. Berlin, Jr., Grand theatre, Rock Falls, 111. Dead Men Tell No Tales