Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1922 - Mar 1923)

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Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald
Date:
Dec 1922 - Mar 1923
Author:
Exhibitors Herald Co.
Publisher:
Chicago, Exhibitors Herald
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1922- Mar 1923)
Leaf #:
000272
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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Just read what exhibitors themselves say about these pictures A BEGGAR IN PURPLE; slashing fine drama of high finance; personally directed by Edgar Lewis. All star cast. From Andrew Soutar's novel. ''Good. Different from what we've been showing. Pleased good business two days run." Mrs. J. A. Dostal, Ideal Theatre, Omaha., Neb. THE DEVIL TO PAY; a startling expose of life in high places; adapted from novel by Frances Nimmo Greene; all star cast including Robert McKim, Roy Stewart, Fritzi Brunette, Joseph J. Dowling and George Fisher; produced by Robert Brunton. "Very good." — F. Hejtmanek, Opera House, Clarkson, Neb. DICE OF DESTINY; the ripping drama of a thief who went straight; starring H. B. Warner, with Lillian Rich and Rosemary Theby in the cast; from the story by John Moroso; produced by Jesse D. Hampton; directed by Henry King. "A big hit. Well liked by all and indeed a good drawing card." — La Place Amusement Co., La Place, La. FELIX O'DAY; the drama of a man who lived for a just revenge but denied himself when his opportunity came; starring H. B. Warner; directed by Robert Thornby from the novel by F. Hopkinson Smith; produced by Jesse D. Hampton. "Went over fine. Corking business for 3 days." — W. A. White, Hippodrome Theatre, San Jose, Cal. HELP WANTED— MALE; the story of a girl who was a romantic surprise; starring Blanche Sweet; directed by Henry King from the story by Edwina Levin; produced by Jesse D. Hampton. "Corking good picture. Good business 2 days." — Fred S. Meyer, Palace, Hamilton, 0. HER UNWILLING HUSBAND; a comedy drama full of spice and piquancy; starring Blanche Sweet; directed by Paul Scardon from the story by Kenneth Clarke; produced by Jesse D. Hampton. "Keeps 'cm guessing. Good program picture. Everyone seemed to like it." — Watt & Simmons, Bijou, Crookston, Minn. LAHOMA; a stirring romance of the last frontier from the novel by John Breckinridge Ellis; directed by Edgar Lewis; all star cast with Russell Simpson; produced by Edpar Lewis Productions, Inc. "Corking good Western special. Packed 'em in 4 days. Patrons well pleased." — H. A. Walton, Colonial, Stockton, Calif. ROGUES AND ROMANCE; a spectacular romance of a slam bang Yankee in Sunny Spain; starring June Caprice and George B. Seitz ; written, directed and produced by George B. Seitz. "A very good picture. Pleased most of my patrons." — Spalding Bros., Gem, Taylorville, III. THE MONEY-CHANGERS; an amazing drama of crooked politics and the underworld; from the novel by Upton Sinclair; directed by Jack Conway; star cast with Robert McKim, Claire Adams and Roy Stewart; produced by Benj. B. Hampton. "Best underworld feature in months. Played 4 days to big business. Advise exhibitors to play this big." — H. A. Walton, Colonial, Stockton, Calif. THE RIDDLE. WOMAN; from the big stage success; the sensational side of a loving woman's life; starring Geraldine Farrar; a wonderful cast; directed by Edward Jose; produced by Associated Exhibitors. "Went aver big; stood 'cm out' for 4 days." — H'. A. White, Hippodrome, San Jose, Calif. niF SAGE HEN; the supreme cry of a mother's soul in the stirring old frontier days; an Edgar Lewis production, personally directed by Edgar Lewis; Gladys Brockwell, Lillian Rich and Wallace MacDonald; story by Harry Solter. "Ought to be sought by every theatre man. We never ran a better one. Not equalled once in a hundred times. A picture th it will get under your vest." — G. L. Deady, Palace Theatre, No. Rose, N. Y. THAT GIRL MONTANA: a Western classic, the story of a girl's fight for her honor; from the novel by Marah Ellis Ryan; starring Blanche Sweet, with Mahlon Hamilton, Edward Peil and Claire Du Brey in the cast; directed by Robert Thornby; produced by Jesse D. Hampton. "A good puller for lovers of outdoors pictures. Pleased a Saturday night crowd. You don't have to give Pathe all you take in for their pictures. I'm for 'em." — Jack H. Hooks, Palace Theatre, Thomas, Okla. THE KILLER; from the novel by Stewart Edward White; positively one of the most exciting pictures ever made; star cast with Claire Adams, Edward Peil, Frank Campeau, Jack Conway and Tod Sloan; directed by Howard Hickman; produced by Benj. B. Hampton. "Best drawing card I've had in over a year. Audience enthusiastic." — W. P. Brown, Nifty Theatre, Waterville, Wash. WHAT WOMEN WILL DO; the stirring drama of a woman's regeneration; starring Anna Q. Nilsson with Earl Metcalfe, Allan Forrest, George Majeroni and Wm. Riley Hatch. Directed by Edward Jose; produced by Associated Exhibitors. WHEN WE WERE TWENTY-ONE; fr0m the famous stage success by H. V. Esmond; a drama of the hot blood of youth; starring H. B. Warner; cast including Claire Anderson, James W. Morrison and Christine Mayo; directed by Henry King; produced by Jesse D. Hampton. "Good. Pitrons well pleased. Star draws well." — B. F. Sharp, Tumble In Theatre, Sinton, Texas. (All exhibitor comment is taken from Exhibitors Herald 1921-1922) Splendid Line of Paper, Campaign Books and Helps on Every Picture Ask to see any of them; we'll be glad to show them. Pathe' f • ^JZS Distributors \Z*S