Exhibitors Herald (Jan-Mar 1921)

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald
Date:
Jan-Mar 1921
Author:
Exhibitors Herald Co.
Publisher:
Chicago, Exhibitors Herald
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald (Jan-Mar 1921)
Leaf #:
000603
Language:
English
Collection:
Early Cinema and Hollywood Studio System
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:
September 21, 2023
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February 5, 1921 EXHIBITORS HERALD 29 In Chicago Loop Theatre! Cucago Newspapers Give Highest l-aise Ever Accorded Any Picture WORLD'S GREATEST ARTIST " 'The Kid' settles once and tor all the question as to who is the greatest theatrical artist in the world. Chaplin does some of the finest, most delicately shaded acting you ever saw anywhere, and for every slapstick furore in it there is a classic, exquisite scene. His actions are riotous, convulsive, irresistible. The gentlest grandmother will bust a midriff. He's the best Hamlet alive today. Jackie Coogan is the best child actor you ever saw. Women wept just to see him. The Kid is two fisted. It's right glove is packed with the pearls of tears, its left with the horseshoe of laughter. The picture is perfection. Six reels that seem like one; six reels that are funnier than the work of any other human being; six reels that are sadder and simpler than anything in pictures; six reels that will atone for anything the movies have ever done." — Chicago Herd Id and Examiner. SIX REELS TOO SHORT "In a class all by himself is Charles Chaplin. Nothing can dim his charm. There are loads of laughs in 'The Kid" and some tears too. More real acting than you have ever seen in a Chaplin picture before. 'The Kid' is six reels long, which is too short." — Chicago Daily Tribune. ALL PRAISE. INADEQUATE "Totally unlike any other comedy ever filmed, Chaplin proves himself not only a great comedian, but an astute showman. I do not know another comedian who could combine tears and smiles and real slapstick. If a reviewer might recall all the laudator^ terms ever bestowed and combine them here, adequate comment might be made." — Chicago Daily Journal. BEST AND MOST ORIGINAL " 'The Kid' is Chaplin's best and most novel film. See for vourself if he doesn't come back in great shape with the best and most original thing he has yet contributed to the screen.'' — Chicago American. WILL PLEASE ALL CLASSES " 'The Kid' is a masterpiece and will, please all classes. Those who claim Chaplin is the world's greatest actor either in silent or spoken drama, now have an exhibit for their argument. There is a thrill about watching his masterly work. From the first click the action is on. It is cinema art clear through. As an artist Chaplin is more consequential in extent of audience than any speaking, singing, writing or painting artist today." — Chicago Daily Xews. A SUPER COMEDY "Even-one is due to be pleased. A real story, a mixture of tears and laughter. It is a super-comedy with touches of exquisite feeling." — Chicago Evening Post. Play in a Grand Pictures Season! There!!! be a' Franchise everywhere