Exhibitors Herald (Oct-Dec 1922)

Page scan 000646 from Exhibitors Herald

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald
Date:
Oct-Dec 1922
Author:
Exhibitors Herald Co.
Publisher:
Chicago, Exhibitors Herald
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald (Oct-Dec 1922)
Leaf #:
000646
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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114 EXHIBITORS HERALD November 11, 1922 150 EXCHANGES in the United States are distributing Arrow's productions, scenes from six of which are published on this page. During the season of 1922-23 the company will handle more than 100 separate subjects on the state rights market. Eleven producing companies — eight making features and three short subjects — supply the Arrow program. PICTURES on this page represent but a few of the new year's output. The current feature is "Night Life in Hollywood," which has played to big business through the eastern part of the United States. Forthcoming specials are "Slreets of New York," and "Lost in a Big City," both of which are nearing completion. Publication will be announced later. Dramatic scene from "Peaceful Peters,' starring William Fairbanks. John Lowell and support in a scene from "Lost in a Big City." Anders Rondolfe and Burt King in life and death grapple in "Streets of New York." J. Barney Sherry and Russell Griffin in one of the scenes from "Jacqueline." Willi.-»m Fairbanks in another of his offering*, "Sheriff of Sun Dog." The great wedding scene which is a highlight in "Night Life in Hollywood."