Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1921 - Mar 1922)

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald
Date:
Dec 1921 - Mar 1922
Author:
Exhibitors Herald Co.
Publisher:
Chicago, Exhibitors Herald
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1921-Mar 1922)
Leaf #:
000613
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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Fbruary 11, 1922 EXHIBITORS HERALD 47 Mark Milsk, crayon artist, and Geraldine (Gypsy) Somen, both Christie comedy girls, will walk from Hollywood to Washington where Miss Milsk will make a sketch of President Harding. With the girls in the picture are Bobby Vernon and Neal Burns, Christie stars. This picture was snapped at United Studios during a reception tendered Guy Bates Post, who will appear in "The Masquerader" for First National. In the picture are (left to right) Richard Walton Tully, producer, Douglas Fairbanks, Post and James Young, director. During Charles Ray's recent tour of the country he was welcomed by many high city and state officials. At Atlanta, Ga., the star was taken to the Capital City club where he was received by Governor Hardwick, a staunch friend of the motion picture industry. The photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Ray and the state executive was taken in front of the club. Wesley Barry, Marshall NeilanFirst National star, departing from Los Angeles for Chicago. He is appearing in person this week at the. Chicago theatre where "Penrod" is being shown. Captain Amundsen, the distinguished explorer, who arrived in this country recently, wanted to know the "ins and outs" of motion pictures so he went to the Fox Studio. The still cameraman caught this picture as Harry Millard (left) Fox director, was explaining the intricacies of production to the discoverer of the South Pole. The picture was taken on one of the studio sets. J. P. McGowan, appearing in "Reckless Chances," the Playgoers picture distributed by Pathe.