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 #:
000152
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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46 EXHIBITORS HERALD October 6, 1923 "'Mine to Keep' »eU a high standard," Samuel V. Grand tells Ben Wilson, who is producing a series for GrandAsher distribution. Jutt one of the little inconveniences experienced by production forces. This Universal producing unit paddled around in water waist deep to add laughs and thrills to, "Columbia the Gem of the Ocean," a recent round of the "3rd Leather Pushers," which stars Reginald Denny. Still another series of these Witwer stories are being produced by Universal with Billy Sullivan in the lead. Lillian Leighton in her Ma Pettengill characterization in "Ruggles of Red Gap," a new Famous Players-Lasky production. Actor of distinction and business man. That is George Hackathorne, who appears in "When a Man's a Man," which has been completed by Principal Pictures Corporation for distribution through Associated First National. Julius Steger of the production department of Fox Film Corporation, has sailed for Europe where he will enjoy a long vacation. A constellation of stars. This well known tr!o of sisters engage in a pleasant pastime on a warm day at the Metro studio. They are, from left to right: Edna Flugrath, Viola Dana and Shirley Mason. "Rouged Lips," which is Miss Dana's latest starring vehicle for Metro, was written by Rita Weiman. It was directed by Harold Shaw, Miss Flugrath's husband, from a scenario by Thomas J. Hopkins. John Arnold photographed it. Ben Lyon, popular stage juvenile whose work in "Potash and Perlmutter" won him a long term contract with First National. "Flaming Youth" is his next.