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 #:
0001084
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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68 EXHIBITORS HERALD September 16, 1922 M. Kimbro, Greenland theatre, Greensboro, Ga. — General patronage. The Infidel, with Katherine MacDonald. — A very good business was enjoyed, as Katherine MacDonald is popular in Oklahoma City and her pictures always draw well. — William Noble, Empress theatre, Oklahoma City, Okla. Trouble, with Jackie Coogan. — Very good picture. Pleased 100 per cent. Grab this one. You will sure make money. — M. Golomb, Franklin theatre, Union Hill, N. J. — Neighborhood patronage. The Primitive Lover, with Constance Talmadge. — Best Constance Talmadge production in months. Audience laughed long and heartily. Drew well. — C. R. Sullivan, Fair theatre, Amarillo, Tex. — General patronage. Hurricane's Gal, with Dorothy Phillips. — This is the type of picture my patrons like. I had as many as twenty stop and tell me how good it was. A real action picture of the sea with an interesting love story. Business good. — Charles H. Ryan, Garfield theatre. Chicago. — Neighborhood patronage. Trouble, with Jackie Coogan. — A good one, both from entertainment and box office standpoint. — Raymond Gear, Mayflower theatre. Florence, Kas. — General patronage. The Half Breed, with a special cast. — Good cast and story spoiled by poor director. Could have been made a winner. — L. M. Zug. Rialto theatre, Jerome, Idaho. — Neighborhood pptronage. Polly of the Follies, with Constance Talmadge. — Very good production. Patrons all satisfied. Business good, considering hot weather. — H. E. Swan, Empress theatre, Kearney, Neb. — Neighborhood patronage. Polly of the Follies, with Constance Talmadge. — Splendid. Business good, as always with Miss Talmadge on the bill. An attraction you can book and boost. It will certainly please. — W. E. Elkin, Temple theatre, Aberdeen, Miss. — Neighborhood patronage. Penrod, a Marshall Neilan production. — Great picture, that drew at advanced prices. Adults and children seemed to enjoy it immensely. — C. R. Sullivan, Fair theatre, Amarillo, Tex. — General patronage. The Half Breed, with a special cast. — Good picture, well liked. Attendance small. — Harry Van Noy, Riviera theatre, Anderson, Ind. — Neighborhood patronage. The Seventh Day, with Richard Barthelmess. — Just a fair program offering. Not up to the standard of other productions in which Barthelmess has appeared. —Tom Foster, Star theatre. Stanley, Wis. — General patronage. The Cave Girl, with Teddy Gerard. — • Fine scenery the only thing to recommend this out-door drama. Our patrons did not hesitate to pan it. A cheap, inconsistent melodrama. — A. R. Anderson, Orpheum theatre. Twin Falls, Ida. — Neighborhood patronage. Penrod, a Marshall Neilan production. — A knockout from every angle. Book it and watch them flock in. Barry is a popular star for this territory — H. E. Swan, Empress theatre. Kearney. Neb. — ■ Neighborhood patronage. The Barnstormer, with Charles Ray. — A disgrace to any theatre to show it. It was rotten. Don't run it it they give it to you. Second night won the smallest crowd in the history of the house, 18 adults. Some drawing power. — O. Trayer. Lyric theatre. Rugby, No. Dak. The Deuce of Spades, with Charles Ray. — Because of the poor quality of The Barnstormer and Gas, Oil and Water, business was off on the above picture. It is better than the two previous releases and pleased those who came. — Raymond Gear, Mayflower theatre, Florence, Kas. — General patronage. Habit, with Mildred Harris. — Just a fair picture. Those who came were well pleased, but it failed to draw. — H. A. Larson. Majestic theatre, Oakland, Nebr. — Small town patronage. Red Hot Romance, with a special cast. — A good one for the kids to raise the roof. Impossible storv. — W. M. Roob, Grand theatre. Port Washington, Wis. — Neighborhood patronage. The Cave Girl, with Teddy Gerard.— An average "movie." No outstanding features except beautiful winter scenes in the last reel. Drew fair business, and there were no decided kicks. — E. L. Franck. Oasis theatre, Ajo, Ariz. — Neighborhood patronage. Smilin' Through, with Norma Talmadge.— One of the season's best. — Jack Tiller. Temple theatre, McCook, Neb. — General patronage. The Child Thou Gavest Me, with a special cast. — A dandy picture. A little old, but they came anyhow. Played two days to good business. — Phillip Brabyn, Pasadena theatre, Detroit, Mich. Peaceful Valley, with Charles Ray. — Fair picture. Ray doesn't draw good for rne. — N. L. Douglas, Strand theatre, Newman Grove. Neb. — Small town patronage. The Kid, with Charlie Chaplin. — Lots of them will say, "We do not like Charlie," but they go, and The Kid is his best for the little fellow just now. — Manager Gray. Union Hall theatre, Searsport, Maine. Good References, with Constance Talmadge.— A good comedy-drama of a pleasing type that cannot help but please and you can bet on Connie to get the crowd. — Elbert I. Conro.e, Conroe's Playhouse, Conroe, Tex. The Song of Life, with a special cast. — A melodrama that drags and for the most part is very sad. Not up to the other productions of John M. Stahl. — Tom Foster, Star theatre, Stanley, Wis. — General patronage. Woman's Place, with Constance Talmadge.— Not quite up to standard, but a very good picture. Constance takes well here. — Heal and Davison, Sterling theatre. Superior, Neb.— Neighborhood patronage. Good References, with Constance Talmadge.— The best picture I have played in some time and got me the most money. Can't say enough about it. — Morris Swidler, Wayne theatre, Detroit, Mich. Hail the Woman, a Thomas H. Ince Production.— Very fine picture. Drew well in spite of hot weather. Patrons said. "Best we've seen for quite a while." — Heal and Davison, Sterling theatre. Superior, Neb. — Neighborhood patronage. The Child Thou Gavest Me, with a special cast. — I bought this picture for a song and actually made some money on it. I consider it one of the best pictures of the year. It pleased 100 per cent and drew well the second day. — W. E. Elkin, Temple theatre, Aberdeen, Miss. — Neighborhood patronage. The Devil's Garden, with Lionel Barrymore. — Good. — S. A. Hyman. Lyda theatre. Grand Island, Nebr. — Transient and neighborhood patronage. The Barnstormer, with Charles Ray. — This wasn't worth five cents. It hurts your business to run this kind of stuff. Lay off this one. — M. Golomb, Franklin theatre. Union Hill, N. J. — Neighborhood patronage. The Silent Call, with Strongheart— A grand outdoors story that does not appeal to men exclusively. Dog the best we have seen in films. A high-class picture for any house and got business. — Ben L. Morris, Temple theatre, Bellaire, O. — General patronage. Scrambled Wives, with Marguerite Clark. — A dandy comedy. Some very exciting circumstances. Pleased 100 per cent. — J. A. Holmes. Arcade theatre, Holtville. Cal. — Neighborhood patronage. R. S. V. P., with Charles Ray.— Good picture. — S. A. Hyman, Lyda theatre. Grand Island, Nebr. — Transient and neighborhood patronage. Blind Hearts, with Hobart Bosworth. — Bosworth always pleases and in this offering he is exceedingly good. This is a eood picture and will certainly please. — W. E. Elkin. Temple theatre, Aberdeen. Miss. — Neighborhood patronage. Molly O, with Mabel Normand. — Pic