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 #:
0001201
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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March 25, 1922 EXHIBITORS HERALD 83 DIAGRAM OF GEORGE H. SCHADE'S SHUTTER PLAN _--r - -o B<X>r, -B T~~~V — □ [ Tf ->>c«-"T9 CKMmm £tet.-tfr .^i -=fc-j> • . New Projects Pittsfield, 111. — It is reported that a number of business men here will form a stock company for the purpose of erecting a theatre. Members of the Elks, Knights of Pythias and other organizations are said to be interested in the project. Carthage, Mo. — Work on the new Crane theatre has reached a point where its opening is predicted in May. « Detroit, Mich. — It is rumored that the Gold Fibre Screens Prominent Installations Riviera Theatre, Chicago, 111. Lyric Theatre, Cincinnati, Ohio. Alhambra Theatre, Milwaukee, Wis. Colorado Theatre, Denver, Colorado. Beacon Theatre, Boston, Mass. 'Vorld s Largest Producers^ potion Picture Screens t Minusa Cine Screen Co. St. Louis, U. S. A. erection of two theatres here is contemplated by Shuberts. _j * Rock Island, 111. — A Shubert theatre may be erected in Rock Island. The chamber of commerce here has taken the matter up with the company and the project is being investigated. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Samuel J. Kessler, consulting engineer, has applied for permit to build a motion picture theatre in the residence district for Albert J. Schwarzler. * Newark, N. J. — John T. Rowland, architect, has filed plans with the Building Department for the erection of a new motion picture theatre for K. & T. Amusement Company, which is financing the project. The estimated cost is $200,000, the seating capacity to be 1,935. * Pittsfield, Kans. — H. Calvin Ford, owner of the Majestic theatre, is building a new plavhouse here. * Eustis, Fla. — Mattock-Wheeler Building Company have announced plans for a new theatre to seat >oo. Cincinnati, O. — Preliminary plans for a $60,000 motion picture theatre for Madisonville have been submitted to the Department of Building by Charles Weigel. Ope tellings Dallas, Tex. — The Fox theatre, occupying a portion of what was formerly the Gaiety theatre on Elm street near Akard, has been opened. * San Francisco, Cal. — The Orpheum circuit will open its latest theatre, the Golden Gate, on March 19. * Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. — The NewPrincess theatre in the Canadian Sault opened its doers on March 1. St. Clcud, Mich. — George E. Hanscom opened the United theatre here on March 4. Willard Freeman is manager. * New Haven, Conn. — The new Cinema theatre has been opened, embracing features that make it singularly safe and fireproof. Ownership Changes Middletown, O. — C. V. Mohler, pioneer motion picture man, and for 12 years owners of the Princess theatre on Third street, has sold the playhouse to Joseph Grdick. Mr. Mohler will retire. Janesville, Wis. — Negotiations for the sale of the Crystal theatre, Fort Atkinson, built last year at a cost of $55,000 by S. T. Langhloss, are under way. A Few Prominent Electric SIGN INSTALLATIONS Apollo Theatre, Chicago Stratford Theatre. Chicago Hanna Theatre. Cleveland, Ohio Perry Theatre. Erie. Pennsylvania Sheridan SquareTheatre, Pittsburgh, Pa. Capitol Theatre. Charleston. W. Va. Hennepin Theatre, Minneapolis. Minn. Astor Theatre. St. Paul, Minnesota Main Street Theatre, Kansas City, Mo. Walnut Theatre, Cincinnati. Ohio Sun's Regent Theatre, Springfield. Ohio Gladmer Theatre, Lansing. Michigan Capitol Theatre, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Garrick Theatre, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Arcade Theatre, Akron, Ohio Specialists in Electrical Theatre Displays Lu-Mi-Nus Signs, Inc. 1400 Michigan Blvd. Chicago