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 #:
0001097
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:
July 25, 2024
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September 16, 1922 EXHIBITORS HERALD 81 Two reels, and as interesting and entertaining as we have ever seen. — H. D. Landon, Imperial theatre, Imperial Neb. — Small town patronage. The Fly Cop (Vitagraph), with Larry Semon. — Larry is there and over. Book Semon comedies. They are the best on the market. — G. W. Johnson, Mystic theatre, Marmarth, N. D. — General patronage. The Barnstormers (Fox), with a special cast. — This is a very good laugh-getter. But the big cigarette sign that kept bobbing up in the picture under the hotel register left a bad taste in the mouth. Fox should lay off on this. — T. E. Edmundson, Lyric theatre, Grangeville, Ida. — Neighborhood patronage. Shoulder Arms (F. N.), with Charley Chaplin. — Second time we have had this comedy here. Played it when it was new and now the reissue. Packed them in for three shows on second date. — C. H. Lyman, Moon theatre, Spencer, Neb. — Neighborhood patronage. Sawing a Lady in Half (C. B. C.) — Two reels that will entertain and a novelty that will draw. The three sheets are the best. — J. W. Lancaster, Grande theatre, Detroit, Mich. His Wife's Relations (F. N.), with Buster Keaton. — A dandy comedy. Played same with The Cave Girl and it saved the show. — A. R. Anderson, Orpheum theatre, Twin Falls, Ida. — Neighborhood patronage. Among Those Present (Asso. Prod.), with Harold Lloyd.— Oh, Boys! Oh, boys and girls! I'm laughing yet and so are a lot of my patrons. It's good and it is worth more money than most others if they do ask it. — Ralph R. Gribble, The Greatest AdtUrtment in Thtatre Ortan Buildint SMITH UNIT ORGAN CO. Manufacturer* of High-Grade ELECTROPNEUMATIC PIPE ORGANS for Theatre and Home, 413-419 W. ERIE ST. CHICAGO, ILL. COMING SOON PERFECT PICTURES "neither screen nor stage — but life's window" CLASSIFIED Five Cents per Word Payable in Advance. Minimum Charge, $1.00 EQUIPMENT FOR SALE FOR SALE — Two Powers 6 A Machines motor driven, two machine asbestos booth, five d. c. ceiling fans, one ticket selling machine three unit, with a. d. c. motor. Will sell all or separate. Address, 2569 Meldrum St., Detroit, Mich. POSITION WANTED — ORGANIST ORGANIST desires change of location. Brilliant musician. Featured in all previous positions. Exceptional library. Permanent. Short notice required. Address Organist, Exhibitors Herald, 417 So. Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. BARTOLA ORGAN FOR SALE FOR SALE — Bartola in fine condition. Worth about $7,500. Will sell at big sacrifice. Max Hyman, Janet Theatre, 617 West North Ave.. Chicago, 111. Grand theatre, New Hamburg, Out., Can. — Neighborhood pa'tronage. Excuse Me, Sheriff (Fox).— I think this is the best two reel comedy produced of its kind. A western. It's great. — W. A. Burke, Lyric theatre, Beckley, W. Va. — Neighborhood patronage. They're Off (Folly-Pacific), with special cast. — Could not handle the crowd on the poorest night of the week. The 22x28's and the six sheets will get you extra money. The picture is there and the race is a knockout. — William E. Shuttenhelm, Hancock theatre, Detroit, Mich. The Ballad of Fisher's Boarding House (Pathe), with a special cast. — Rotten. Unfit to show. Drunken barroom scenes. Two wretches fight over a bad woman. Ladies walked out. I do not blame them. No moral. Unfit for a censor board to look at, much less women and children. — Wm. C. Mclntire, Rose theatre, Burlington, N. C. — General patronage. Peggy, Be Good (Universal), with Baby Peggy. — Best two-reeler of the Century line this year — and they say Baby Peggy in The Little Rascal is better. We will know this week. — P. G. Estee, Fad theatre, Brookings, S. D. — Neighborhood patronage. Striking Models (Educational), Christie comedy. — The vilest, most salacious comedy we have seen in eight years. Nothing funny in it. The kind of stuff that will ruin the business. We paid for it but did not show it. Rotten.— B. A. Aughinbaugh, Community theatre, Lcwistown, Ohio. — Neighborhood patronage. Made in the Kitchen (F. N.), a Mack Sennett comedy. — A very clever idea on home brewing. Several laughs, but more of a story. Clever child and Teddy in it. Hits home with those who have tried the home brew stunt. Rated as a well worth while comedy. — R. E. Falkinburg. Majestic theatre, Lexington, Neb. — Neighborhood patronage. P. D. Q. (Universal), with Lee Moran. — Although there is nothing original about this, it is well done and gets the laughs. Moran is better since he and Lvons quit mixing their wives. — Ralph R. Gribble, Grand theatre, New Hamburg, Ont.. Can. — Neighborhood patronage. Going Straight (Universal), with King Baggot and Mary Pickford.— I featured this reissue for one evening and it went big. In spite of the burlesque title? some of the boobs took it seriously. — Roy W. Adams, Pastime theatre, Mason, Mich. — General patronage. Oh Promise Me (Educational), a Christie comedy. — A good clean cut comedy with a good plot that will make any old grouch laugh. Full of laughable mixups. — Charles H. Ryan, ' Garfield theatre. Chicago, 111.— Neighborhood patronage. Never Weaken (Asso. Ex.), with Harold Lloyd.— Splendid, if you can get a good print. The one we had was badly cut. Insist on good print and play it/ — Clark & Edwards, Palace theatre, Ashland, O. — Neighborhood patronage. Never Weaken (Asso. Ex.). with Harold Lloyd.— This is supposed to be Lloyd's best three reel comedy, but our patrons did not like this one as well as the others. — A. I. Latta. Royal theatre. Ashland, Wis. — Neighborhood patronage. Don't Blame the Stork (Educational), a Christie comedy. — In the good old days this would undoubtedly have gone over with entire approval, but since the advent of the political reformer this comedy might be retitled. "Can't Blame the Censor."— Philip Rand, Rex theatre, Salmon. Idaho. — General patronage. USE THIS BLANK Box Office Reports Tell the Whole Story. Join in This Co-operative Service Report Regularly on Pictures You Exhibit And Read in The Herald Every Week What Pictures Are Doing for Other Exhibitors Fill in this blank now and send to Exhibitors Herald, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Title Star Producer Remarks Title Star Producer Remarks Exhibitor Name of Theatre Transient or Neighborhood Patronage City State