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 #:
0001287
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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December 15, 1923 EXHIBITORS HERALD 65 mount which pleased all. Miss Compson is a real comer. She does some good acting in this. A good crook story. Seven reels. — C. L. Brown, Paramount theatre, Elizabeth, La. — Small town patronage. The Rustle of Silk, with a special cast. — Fair. Be sure and do not raise the admission for it is not a special. Many Paramount program pictures are far better.— S. H. Elias, Palm theatre, Mound City, 111. — General patronage. The Trail of the Lonesome Pine, with Mary Miles Minter. — Good program picture. Nothing wonderful but great in drawing power. Got me the best Saturday's business this season. Better for us than the so-called specials. — G. W. Yeaton, Ioka theatre, Exeter, N. H. — Neighborhood patronage. Racing Hearts, with Agnes Ayres. — Quite a lot of action and production appeared to satisfy audience. Theodore Roberts did not have enough to do. Six reels. — Henry W. Gauding, Lincoln theatre, Pittsburgh, Pa. — Neighborhood patronage. Racing Hearts, with Agnes Ayres. — A dandy good picture, clean and interesting. Six reels. — Howard Varing, Royal theatre, Spirit Lake, Iowa. — General patronage. Dark Secrets, with Dorothy Dalton. — Pretty fair. Dalton seems out of place in a wheel chair. She is much better in "The Law t>f the Lawless". Six reels. — Howard Varing, Royal theatre, Spirit Lake, Iowa. — General patronage. The Ne'er-Do-Well, with Thomas Meighan. — This is a good picture but no better than the other Meighan's, but Paramount must have figured this for a knockout, judging from the price they asked. — Pace & Bouma, Rialto theatre, Pocahontas, Iowa. — Neighborhood patronage. The Ne'er-Do-WeU, with Thomas Meighan. — Like all Paramount pictures, is well produced. Fine photography and good prints, but .somehow this failed to bring more people than his program pictures, yet I paid more for this one. Eight reels. — J. I. Saad, Weddington theatre, Pikeville, Ky. — Small town patronage. Pink Gods, with Bebe Daniels. — Just a program picture. Seven reels. — Louis J. Frana, Olympic theatre, Calmar, Iowa. — General patronage. The Man Who Saw Tomorrow, with Thomas Meighan. — Pronounce this the best work of this popular star to dare. Meighan has a large following here and it was pleasing to see the patrons the following day. — S. L. Byerly, Rainbow theatre No. 3, De Graff, Ohio.— General patronage. The Man Who Saw Tomorrow, with Thomas Meighan. — This was a good picture, but not as goo4 as "Bachelor Daddy" or "Back Home and Broke". Pleased about fifty per cent. Seven reels. — C. L. Brown, Paramount theatre, Elizabeth, La. — Small town patronage. To Have and To Hold, with Betty Compson. — Give all praise to this picture; it is the best love story ever produced. Had capacity business. Everyone pleased 100 per cent. Rental a little high. Seven reels. — C. L. Brown, Paramount theatre, Elizabeth, La. — Small town patronage. The Valley of Silent Men, with a special cast. — An ordinary North woods program picture. No kicks or enthusiasm from patrons. Heard no applause or laughter so judge it to be an average production. Seven reelsj — Unique theatre, Bricelyn, Minn. — General patronage. The Valley of Silent Men, with a special cast.— This seemed to please every one, although only about the first half Two scenes from "The Song of Love," a First National picture starring Norma Talmadge. of the story was shown. The first few reels follow the book closely then they lost the book and went on without it, which spoiled the picture for me. This picture shown with Dempsey-Firpo fight broke all Monday and Tuesday records of house. Seven reels. — Ralph R. Gribble, Grand theatre, New Hamburg, Ont., Can. — General patronage. The Valley of Silent Men, with Alma Rubens. — It seems as though the Western pictures are to be the winners. Did some real business on this picture. — S. L. Byerly, Rainbow theatre No. 3, De Graff, Ohio. — General patronage. Back Home and Broke, with Thomas Meighan. — One of the very best. Business good and every one pleased and went home with a smile. If you haven't got it, hurry. — E. J. Reynolds, Liberty theatre, Fasco, Wash. — General patronage. Kick In, with Bert Lytell. — Very clever crook picture which holds the interest throughout. Seven reels. — Geo. C. Starkey, Opera House, Montour Falls, N. Y. — General patronage. The Great Moment, with Gloria Swanson. — Good program picture. Some said "pine", some just smiled. So I guess it pleased. Six reels. — Oscar Trover, Lyric theatre, Rugby, N. D. — General patronage. The Inside of the Cup, with a specialcast. — I played this to a full house. Lots, of comments on this one. Print in good shape. My audience said it was the best picture I ever ran. Seven reels. — B. E. Clements. Strand theatre, Eaton, Ind. — General patronage. The Inside of the Cup, with a special cast. — Though this is an old picture, it is a very good feature and keeps every one interested. Good drawing power and satisfactory entertainment. Seven reels'. — H. C. Bierwirth, New Liberty theatre, Varina, Iowa. — Small town patronage. Adam and Eva, with Marion Davies. — They liked this one and said so. — G. W. Yeaton, Ioka theatre, Exeter, N. H. — General patronage. The Man From Home, with James Kirkwood. — Good picture. Pleased most everyone who saw it. — C. M. Hartman, Liberty theatre, Carnegie, Okla. — General patronage. The Little Minister, with Betty Compson.— A dandy program picture. Not big but it will please. Many favorable comments. Six reels. — H. J. Eagan, American theatre, Wautoma, Wis. — Small town patronage. The Little Minister, with Betty Compson.— Very good. Interesting story. Star draws well and we had no complaints whatever. Seven reels. — H. C. Bierwirth, New Liberty theatre, Varina, Iowa. — Small town pationagc. Burning Sands, with Milton Sills. — If you want them to come out smiling, don't miss this one. One of the best we have had. Never saw the stars do as well. Will stand big boosting. Seven reels. — Mrs. John Huyette, New theatre, Berryville, Va. — Neighborhood patronage. Is Matrimony a Failure, with a special cast. — A very good comedy-drama, yet it has something in it for every family. Showed to a good crowed and had many favorable comments. Six reels. — Amsberry & Leuzinger, Carthage theatre, Carthage, S. D. — Small town patronage. Is Matrimony a Failure? with a special cast. — An average program picture which pleased about 75 per cent. — Otis Lamon, Auditorium theatre, Elmwood, Wis. — General patronage. When Knighthood Was In Flower, with Mar'on Davies. — Here is a dandy and it will get the people. We played it last April but forgot to report on it. Don't miss it. I paid too much for it. — F. N. Harris, Amuse theatre, Hart, Mich. — General patronage. Clarence, with Wallace Reid. — Good picture, but why can't Paramount slide these out of the game and not ride Reid to death? My version is that enough do not like to see a dead star to make it a poor picture for small town showings. Still too high on rentals and deposits are through as far as I am concerned. Seven, reels. — Don H. Phillips, Film theatre, Craigmont, Idaho. — Small town patronage. Clarence, with Wallace Reid. — Good picture, but lacks the Reid pep. Everyone has buried poor Wally now and are not much interested in seeing his pictures. Poor business. Seven reels. — A. N. Miles, Eminence theatre, Eminence, Ky. — General patronage. If You Believe It, It's So, with Thomas Meighan. — A good program picture. — Wm. E. Tragsdorf, Trags theatre, Neillsville. Wis. — Small town patronage. The Ghost Breaker, with Wallace Reid. Very good comedy-drama. Hiers does exceptionally good work. — S. L. Byerly, Rainbow theatre No. 3, De Graff, Ohio. — GeneraJ patronage. The Ghost Breaker, with Wallace Reid. — The poorest we have ever had of Wallie, although it drew well. Six reels. — Mrs. R. Lemmon. Colonial theatre, Constantine, Mich. — General patronage. Sixty Cents an Hour, with Walter Hiers. — Light stuff, but it got by all right for me on a Saaturday night. Six reels. — Howard Varing. Royal theatre, Spirit Lake. Iowa. — General patronage. Mr. Billings Spends His Dime, with