Exhibitors Herald (Jul-Sep 1922)

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald
Date:
Jul-Sep 1922
Author:
Exhibitors Herald Co.
Publisher:
Chicago, Exhibitors Herald
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald (Jul-Sep 1922)
Leaf #:
000169
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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July 8. 1922 EXHIBITORS HERALD 67 Theatre Construction News A number of theatres have been reopened following a closing period during which improvements were made. At Breckenridge, Tex., the American theatre is operating again having installed a new ventilating system and made other repairs. The Grand theatre, Lisbon, O., has been undergoing repairs and is now open again. New stage curtains, chair covers, fancy lights, and interior decorations have been completed at the Warwick theatre, Kansas City, Mo. Other playhouses at which remodeling and improvements are planned are the Empress at Dallas, Ore., the Hippodrome, Keokuk, la., and the Strand, Kokomo, Ind. New Projects Brooklyn, N. Y. — Ground has been broken for the new Orpheum theatre at DeKalb avenue and Gold street to be erected by the Keith interests. The building will be ten stories high. * * Lynbrook, L. I. — Contract for the construction of a theatre for F. M. Kehr has been awarded to John McKeefrey. Plans are bv Harrison G. Wiseman. .* Dallas, Tex. — A new motion picture theatre is being constructed at Highland Park, near here. * Trenton, N. J. — George B. Ten Eyck •of the Orpheum theatre expects to be ready to announce shortly the site for the new theatre which he and others will build in Trenton. * Joliet, 111. — A motion picture theatre may be erected on property recently acquired by George and William Clare at 419 Jefferson street. * Childress. Tex. — Phipps & Layton announce plans to build a new theatre here. Texarkana, Ark. — Local capitalists will build a theatre in this city in the near future to be managed by S. V. Brown. * San Pedro, CaL — Actual building operations on the new playhouse for West Coast Theatres, Inc., will be started soon. The site is at Seventh street, between Palos, Verdes and Beacon streets. * Robstown, Tex. — Construction has been started here on the new theatre for H. H. Elliott of Corpus Christi. Trenton, N. J.— Affiliated Newark Theatres Corporation has been granted a charter to own and operate theatres and other amusements. * Lumberton. Miss. — Construction of a theatre on Main street has been started by Fornea and Walker of Poplarville. * Lexington, Ky. — Contract has been let by Architect Harry Barton for the building of the Lexington Theatre Company's new playhouse, involving a cost of approximately $154,130. to Harbin Construction Company of this city. * Chicago, 111. — A new theatre to seat HYCRADE Lenses Correctly Made Lenses That Insure Clear, and Accurate Screening with Strong Contrasts Make Excellent Pictures More Enjoyable Geo. S. Johnston Company Manufacturers of HYCRADE Optical Products 4101 Ravenswood Ave. Chicago 1,000 will be erected by General Amusement Company at Kedzie avenue and Courtland streets. Openings Troy, N. Y. — The new theatre being constructed for Frank P. Dolan of Albany, and Edward and Joseph Murphy, of this city, will be opened in November, the management announces. It will be called the Mark Strand. The seating capacity is to be 2,600. * Paris, 111. — Manager W. V. Keran has opened his New Court theatre here. * San Francisco, Cal. — The new $300,000 Castro theatre, owned by Nasser Brothers and Timothy L. Pflueger. is virtually completed ready for opening. * Port Huron, Mich. — Final work on the new Desmond theatre will be finished in the near future and the theatre opened. * Brooklyn, N. Y. — A new theatre, seating 1,400, is a part of a group of onestory buildings completed in the Bedford district here. 2 Monographs De Luxe s275°° KANSAS CITY DISTRICT BUYING COOLING FANS The Kansas City territory has proved a good business center for the Blizzard Cooling and Ventilating Fan during the last few weeks. Orders for installation were received last week from Dubinsky Brothers for their Regent theatre, Kansas City, and from Edward Peskay of the New Penn theatre, St. Joseph, Mo. Several other installations also are pending in Missouri and Kansas. Motor Driven 110V 60 cycle motors 3000 foot magazines Universal Lamp with large Housing. These machines were used less than one year and are like new. We guarantee them to be in perfect mechanical condition. Priced at $275.00 each for quick sale. EXHIBITORS SUPPLY CO. 825 So. Wabash Ave., Chicago