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 #:
0001264
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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56 EXHIBITORS HERALD September 30, 1922 Italy Awards Merit Medal to Semon J S Larry Semon, X Vitagraph comedian, popular in Italy? Here ar<j two proofs — the gold medal awarded him at t h e International Cinematographic Contest held in connection with the Milan Fair, Milan, Italy, and the diploma of merit awarded Vitagraph. Awards were made after the public had voted its choice. The rewards commission examined more than 100 films from America, England, France, Germany. Austria, Switzerland and Italy. From this number sixteen were selected. Semon is known as Ridolini in Italy. In commenting upon his films the press said : "Many hundreds were gathered to make the acquaintance of Ridolini, the new American comic actor, the rival of Chariot, of Theodora and Filomena.*' J. H. Lefty, Standard Film. B. Z. Levine, Erie, City. T. Leavitt, King, City. Sam Lustig, Waldorf, City. Billy Levser. Cleveland News, City. Max Lefkowitz. Gayety, City. Mr. A. Lebensburger, Standard Film. Henry H. Lustig, Waldorf. Nathan Lando, Standard Film. Lester Lipton. Avenue. A. C. Lebensburger, Standard Film. Moe London, Standard Film. Mr. Larsen, Russell Prod., Chicago. Mr. Lewis, Canton News. D. C. Miller, U. S. Leo Monterey, Cusack Co. H. J. Mandelbaum, Virginia. Mrs. Manheim, Priscilla. Samuel Mandelbaum. Waldorf. H. E. Mnnhall, Pub. Dept. George Moore, Lion, Bellevue. Mr. Mahue. Lucier. Mr. Moellman. Mr. Morgan. L. McLaughlin. Standard Film. Wm. M. McCabe, Hill Ptg. Wm. S. Nyerges, Majestic. City. Wm. Onie, Standard Film. Herbert J. Ochs, Cole Pun. Co. Max Onie, Standard Film. Jean Ochs, Allen. Jack Pavny, Heights Square, City. F. Porzyski, New Victory. J. Palji, O. H. Kent. Ohio. Frank W. Phillips, Strand, City. Dr. Prentice, City. Steve Piotrovsky, Vandora. City. Jean Pierce. Martin J. Quigley, Exhibitors Herald, Chicago. Miss Reiff. Ridge, City. Howard Reiff. Stork, City. B. Raful, Rialto, Kenmore. Kenneth A. Reid. Loew's State, City. L. Rich, Standard Film. W. D. Russell, Russell Productions. Mr. Rudolph, Otis Lithograph Co. Philip Spitalny, Allen. J. E. Scoville, Ezella. 0. Stotter, Alvin. David L. Schuman. Ohio Amusement. M. Schenker, Family. S. Silverman, Windermere. J. Soglovitz, Standard Film. E. Schwartz, Milo. Isaac Silverman, Strand, Altoona, Pa. Jacob Silverman, Strand, Altoona, Pa. R. C. Steuve, Orpheum, Canton. Ed. Schwartz, Ohio Amusement Co. Mort Schreiber, City. Ralph H. Sharp, Union Trust. J. Stein, New Palace. City. S. Stein, Columbia, City. Wm. F. Seitz, Star, Sandusky. Maurice Spitalny, City. Mr. Tracy Sharp, Gordon Sq. Sid Seidman, Ohio Amusement. Jess Seidman. Ohio Amusement. Mrs. B. Todd, Liberty, Geneva. Dr. Irwin Under, City. James Vondrak, Clark national. S. Vermes, Eclair, City. A. Wiener, Alhambra, Cuy Falls. L. J. Wise, Standard Film. Louis H. Wieber, Cleve News. Miss E. J. Weiss, Standard Film. B. Warner, Warner, Niles. H. Weber, Avenue, City. 1. Weintraub, Peerless, City. T. Warner; S. White, Standard Film. Jack Zipp, Standard Film. Catherine Zwilling, Standard Film. Advance Runs to Decide Exhibition Value of New "East Is West" Feature Play dates for preliminary runs in six theatres have been arranged by Associated First Xational for the Joseph M. Schenck production, "East Is West," starring Constance T a 1 madge. Upon the result of these engagements a temporarj or tentat i v e exhibition value will be set, at which rate forty additional engagements will be played. Upon the results of the forty-six engagements the final exhibition value for ail rentals will be set. This procedure is explained by First Xational in telling how the exhibition value of the production will be determined in engagements in advance of its publication, which is set for October 23. Exhibitors will be informed as to what the picture does in these test runs. "East Is West," according to Mr. Schenck, is not only the greatest picture in which Constance Talmadge has appeared but one of the biggest box office attractions of the year. Constance Talmadge Acquires Sanford Product Export & Import Film Company has closed a contract with Sanford Productions of Hollywood, Cal., under the terms of which they take over the entire foreign rights, including Canada, for the new series of Pete Morrison semiWestern productions being made by that company. Selznick Film Ready Soon Final last shots are being made on "One Week of Love," first of the sixteen specials scheduled for production by the Selznick company during the season 1922-23. Elaine Hammerstein and Conway Tearle are co-starred. Will Publish Films Showing Bible Land American Releasing Series Includes 52 Subjects of Holy Land Views American Releasing Corporation announces the titles and publication dates of the first twelve of the fifty-two pictures of Bible countries produced in the Holy Land by the Geographic Film Co., Inc., of Cincinnati. Order of Publication Beginning October 15 and extending to December, the weekly subjects are as follows: Oct. 15, "The Walls of Zion"; Oct. 22, "The Road to Jericho"; Oct. 29. "Beyond the Jordan"; Nov. 5, "Hebron The Ancient"; Nov. 12, "Beersheba"; Nov. 19, "Gibeah"; Dec 3, "Shiloh"; Dec. 10. "Shechem"; Dec. 17, "On the Road to Bethlehem"; Dec. 24, "The Little Town of Bethlehem," and Dec. 31, "Samaria." Of especial interest are the subjects released December 17 and 24, chosen because of their peculiar fitness to the Christmas season. Films in Colors Every city, every river, every sea, every place mentioned in the Bible is included in this series, basically called "The Voice of The Land." Two extended trips for study and preparation were made by Dr. J. E. Holley before he finally headed the expedition responsible for this contribution to the literature of the screen. The films are embellished throughout with Prizma color photography. Pick All-Star Cast for "Only a Shopgirl" Film The cast for the new C. B. C. independent production, "Only a Shopgirl." has been selected and comprises an allstar aggregation of prominent screen players. The production will feature Estelle Taylor, Mae Busch, Richard Dix, Wallace Beery, Claire Dubrey, Tully Marshall, Willard Louis, Baby Josephine Adair and Billy Scott. It is being directed by Edward Le Saint. Elinor Glyn Makes Scenes For New Goldwyn Picture Elinor Glyn, English novelist, has been acting as a Goldwyn director for a short time in Paris. The action of her story, "Six Days," takes place partly in Paris, and Miss Glyn has been in that city taking "atmospheric scenes" for the picture. When "Six Days" goes actually into production, however, a Goldwyn director will be in charge. Will Tour Exchanges With New Johnny Hines Picture With the completion of the first print of "Sure-Fire Flint," featuring Johnny Hines, and supported by Doris Kenyon, Edmund Breese, Robert Edeson, J. Barney Sherry, Effie Shannon and Charles Gerrard, Lester Scott, sales manager of Affiliated Distributors, Inc., will leave shortly on a coast to coast trip taking in the various exchanges with the print. Warner Pictures Ready James B. Warner, cowboy star, has completed "Flaming Hearts," second of the Franklyn E. Backer series of Westerns.