Exhibitors Herald (Sep-Dec 1923)

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald
Date:
Sep-Dec 1923
Author:
Exhibitors Herald Co.
Publisher:
Chicago, Exhibitors Herald
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald (Sep-Dec 1923)
Leaf #:
000149
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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October 6, 1923 EXHIBITORS HERALD 43 Film News in Pictures PICTORIAL SECTION of Exhibitors Herald Issue of October 6 Stories Told by the Camera "'The Huntress' is delightful entertainment; 'Flaming Youth' should be an outstanding picture," General Manager Rowland of First National, tells Colleen Moore, star of the features. It is easy to guess what took Tom Mix, whose latest Fox special is "Soft Boiled," to New York. The popular Western star is an enthusiastic follower of the ring and the Dempsey-Firpo go was the magnet that drew him East. The above picture was taken at Firpo's training camp two days before the fight. A study of Helene Chadwick and her mother. Miss Chadwick will return to the screen in "Law vs. Law," which is being produced by Goldwyn for the 1923-24 program of Goldwyn Cosmopolitan. Fay Compton, English actress who has lead in "This Freedom," William Fox's Production of A. S. M. Hutchinson's novel. Mary Alden, star in many noteworthy plays, has leading feminine role in "The Eagle's Feather," Edward Sloman's Metro production. Hazel Keener, winner of beauty contests, who supports Harry Langdon in "The Skyscraper," his first comedy for Principal Pictures.