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 #:
0001093
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:
September 21, 2023
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September 16, 1922 EXHIBITORS HERALD 77 theatre, Buffalo, X. Y. — Neighborhood patronage. The Referee, with Conway Tearle. — Fine picture. Although one of the prize ring, it pleases the women. Pleased 100 per cent. — C. M. Hagedom, Metropolitan theatre, Pittsburgh, Pa. — Neighborhood patronage. Good Night Paul, with Constance Talmadge. — A reissue, but up to the present releases. A good comedy-drama that pleases all classes. — E. J. Million, Cozy theatre, Hazelwood, Ind. — Neighborhood patronage. The Way of a Maid, with Elaine Hammerstein. — We have yet to receive our first bad picture with this star. She not only pleases but draws. This one is extremely funny. — W. E. Elkin, Temple theatre, Aberdeen, Miss. — Neighborhood patronage. A Man's Home, with a special cast— A very good special and sure will please. — Ed J. Fuchs, Opera House, Marion, Wis. — Neighborhood patronage. Chivalrous Charlie, with Eugene O'Brien. — Very good program picture. Entertainment value good. — H. A. Larson, Majestic theatre. Oakland, Neb. — Small town patronage. Chivalrous Charlie, with Eugene O'Brien. — This speedy O'Brien picture is well acted. Pleased immensely. — Piper's Opera House, Virginia City, Nevada. Handcuffs or Kisses, with Elaine Hammerstein. — Like all of her pictures, nice clean entertainment. Good picture. — C. H. Simpson, Princess theatre, Millen, Ga. —General patronage. Remorseless Love, with Elaine Hammerstein. — This star always pleases. Rightly named "The Star Without a Failure." Draw better than the Talmadgeswfor me and every one of her featuresk will please. Book them. — G. W. Johnson, Mystic theatre, Marmarth, N. D. — General patronage. The Poor Simp, with Owen Moore. — There never was a better comedy drama or one that suited everybody as this one did. Good business in the middle of the week. — H. D. Landon, Imperial theatre, Imperial, Neb. — Small town patronage. Clay Dollars, with Eugene O'Brien. — Al. Good rural life picture. — Piper's Opera House, Virginia City, Nevada. Just a Wife, with a special cast. — Should have been a good picture, but the Buffalo prints too good for us so they forwarded punk prints from Albany. One more reason for "cuddling up" to other producers. — Will L. Beebe, Candor theatre, Candor, N. Y.— Small town patronage. The Safety Curtain, with Norma Talmadge. — Very good reissue. — W. M. Roob, Grand theatre, Port Washington. Wis. — Neighborhood patronage. The Woman God Sent, with special cast. — A splendid picture. Exhibitors want more like this one. Pleased them all. Business fair. — James Martin, Family theatre, Attica, N. Y. — Neighborhood patronage. Ghosts of Yesterday, with Norma Talmadge. — Much beter than Love's Redemption. Some came back to see it the second night. — Crosby Brothers, Lily theatre, Buffalo, N. Y— Neighborhood patronage. United Artists A Doll's House, with Nazimova.— We've played them all. Consider A Doll's House second best. Grand Sunday night entertainment. — Piper's Opera House. Virginia City, Nevada. Little Lord Fauntleroy, with Mary Pickford.— As fine a picture as anyone would want to show. Clean, wholesome, amusing. Among '"Our Mary's" best. — B. A. Aughinbaugh, Community theatre, Lewistown, Ohio. — Neighborhood patronage. A Doll's House, with Nazimova. — Drew very poor business. People don't like Nazimova. This is the first poor United Artists production that I have ever run. — Howard Haight, Orpheum theatre, Livingston, Mont. — Neighborhood patronage. The Ruling Passion, with George Arliss. — Very good picture. Clean story with a nice love theme. Largest Saturday night's business in the history of the house. — D. C. Shook, Rivola theatre, Detroit, Mich. Way Down East, a D. W. Griffith production.— Business was very disappointing, but the extremely hot weather was mostly the cause. It is a picture I would advise all small towns to show, as they can get it on a reasonable percentage contract. — A. N. Miles, Eminence theatre, Eminence, Ky. — Small town patronage. The Ruling Passion, with George Arliss. — More favorable comments on this one than on any in some time. A very fine picture. Did not draw but no fault of picture. Hot weather. — Jim Ritter, Rialto theatre, Detroit, Mich. Way Down East, a D, W. Griffith production.— I ran this straight percentage and lost money. — Edward Lindsey, Lindsey theatre, Industry, 111. — Neighborhood patronage. Way Down East, a D. W. Griffith production.— A close second to The Birth of a Nation in drawing power, while an entirely different story. It pleased 100 per cent. Same is without question a masterpiece. Not equalled or excelled by anything else except Birth of a Nation. — A. R. Anderson, Orpheum theatre. Twin Falls, Ida. — Neighborhood patronage. Through the Back Door, with Mary Pickford. — Did good business with this and had a lot of compliments on the picture. I thought I killed Pickford here last year with Suds, but she now has a good following here. — Roy W. Adams. Pastime theatre, Mason, Mich. — General patronage. Universal The Storm, with a special cast. — I expected to see a real good show and believe me I was not disappointed. It has thrills, scenery, humor and everything that goes to make a good picture, not forgetting that the story is most logical, photography and continuity as good as they make them, and the acting of House Peters, Mat Moore and Virginia Valli, Moore standing out above all. Gentlemen. I have received more favorable comment on The Storm than on any picture 1 have used for many a day. — H. J. Longaker, Howard theatre, Alexandria, Minn. — General patronage. The Storm, with a special cast. — Gentlemen, get this by all means. Worth as much as your top money has ever been to Universal. Did exceptional business for four days. The title has great box office power and picture certainly backs it up. — Sterling theatre, Greeley, Colo. — ■ Family patronage. Her Night of Nights, with Marie Prevost. — The star is good in this, but not much to the picture. Will get by as a program picture. — J. W. Andresen, Rialto theatre, Cozad, Neb. — Neighborhood patronage. Her Night of Nights, with Marie Prevost. — Poorest we have had from this clever star. Marie's work O. K., but no particular story. The freckled-faced boy with her is a comer. — P. G. Estee, Fad theatre. Brookings, S. D. — Neighborhood patronage. Her Night of Nights, with Marie Prevost. — Pretty good picture. — S. A. Hyman, Lyda theatre, Grand Island, Neb. — Transient and neighborhood patronage. Afraid to Fight, with Frank Mayo. — One of the best yet. Full of action and funny, with many laughs, but Mayo should be in specials. — L. L. Connor, Victory theatre, Cambridge, N. Y. — Neighborhood patronage. Afraid to Fight, with Frank Mayo. — The ring battle puts this over nicely. I'd PART OF THE CROWD that stormed the box office of the Capitol theatre, New York, on the opening night of "Rich Men's Wives," the Preferred Pictures production being distributed by the Al Lichtman Corporation.