Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1921 - Mar 1922)

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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 #:
000689
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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February 18. 1922 EXHIBITORS HERALD 33 Charles Ray signs to distribute hit independently made pictures through United Artists. Mayor Dana P. Eicke presenting the key to the city of Stockton, Cal., to Viola Dana on her arrival there to make a personal appearance at Loew's State theatre. Manager Mark M. Leichter of the theatre stands on the star's left. Miss Dana's two most recent Metro productions are, "Fourteenth Lover" and "Glass Houses," the latter to be published on March 6. One of the pleasures of trade paper work — interviewing a star. With Miss du Pont, Universal star, who passed through Chicago recently en route East, are (left to right): Hill Bernstein, Ascher Brothers; W. L. Hill, "U" publicity director at Chicago; Fred McQuig, "Chicago American"; L. H. Mason, Motion Picture News, and J. Ray Murray, "Exhibitors Herald." Striking pose of Corinne Griffith in a scene from one of her latest Vitagraph productions, "Island Wives." Director Edward Le Saint forgot it was his birthday until Constance Binney and company tendered him a surprise luncheon while on location for "The Sleepwalker," which will be available during Paramount's Anniversary Month beginning on March 5. The director and star are seated in the center of the group.