Exhibitors Herald (Sep 1923)

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald
Date:
Sep 1923
Author:
Exhibitors Herald Co.
Publisher:
Chicago, Exhibitors Herald
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald (Sep 1923)
Leaf #:
000496
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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88 EXHIBITORS HERALD September 22. 1923 FORGET SUMMER In a nutshell, the one sure defense against Summer opposition is the good picture. When every exhibitor reports every week on every picture, none Star . . . Producer Remarks Title . . . Star . . . Producer Remarks Exhibitor Name of Theatre Transient or Neighborhood Patronage City State — C. W. Langacher, New Glarus Theatre, New Glarus, Wis. — General patronage. The Barnyard (Vitagraph), with Larry Semon. — Another dandy comedy that got the laughs. Semon comedies are all good. I have run them all. — J. H. Hungerford, Family Theatre, Friend, Nebr. — Neighborhood patronage. The Duck Hunter (First National), with Billy Bevan. — Two reels. Only a fair comedy. — C. F. Krieghbaum, Paramount Theatre. Rochester, End. — General patronage. Mud and Sand (Metro), with Stan Laurel. — Will get the laughs it you have played Blood and Sand. Film in excellent shape. — W. T. Waugh, Empress Theatre, Grundy Center, Iowa. — Small town patronage. The Steeple Chaser (Educational). — Mr. Brother Exhibitor, here is one of the best comedies made. It was a riot from start to finish and full of new stunts. — E. J. Reynolds. Liberty Theatre, Pasco, Wash. — -General patronage. Taking Orders (Universal), with Baby Peggy. — Two reels. These Baby Feggy comedies are the best for a Sunday run. Peggy's and Our Gang Comedies can't be beat for Sunday runs. Especially it pleases the children, and that's enough said. — M. T. Babin, Fairyland Theatre, White Castle, La. — General patronage. The Frozen North (F. N.), with Buster Keaton. — Best Keaton we have run to date. Keaton sure goes good here. Film in good shape. — W. T. Waugh. Empress Theatre, Grundy Center, Iowa. — Small town patronage. The Rainmaker (Educational), with Lloyd Hamilton. — Two reels. Good comedy with Hamilton portraying Omar the Rainmaker. — C. F. Krieghbaum. Paramount Theatre. Rochester, Ind. — General patronage. Golf (Vitagraph). with Larry Semon. — Semon's are well liked here and always go over good. — W. T. Waugh. Empress Theatre. Grundy Center. Iowa. — Small town patronage. Good Riddance (rathe-). — Fine. — E. A. Armistead, Lyric Theatre. Easley. S. C. — General patronage. Pop Tuttles Lost Nerve (F. B. O.). with Dan Mason. — This is our first Plum Center and it went over good. Wish we had more like it. — W. T. Waugh. Empress Theatre, Grundy Center. Iowa. — Small town patronage. A Punctured Prince (Metro), with Bull Montana. — You may get tired of punctured tires, but you'll not get tired of "A Punctured Prince." When Bull laughs the world laughs with him, when he frowns the earth cpiakes. This is a rip snorter. — Philip Rand. Rex Theatre. Salmon, Idaho. — General patronage. The City Chap (Fox).— Fine.— E. A. Armistead, Lyric Theatre, Easley. S. C. — General patronage. Dandy Dan (Fox) — "Dandy Dan" was a dandy good comedy. I have seen very few poor Sunshine Comedies. — W. E. Elkin, Temple Theatre, Aberdeen, Miss. — Neighborhood patronage. The Salesman (Fox), with Al. St. John. — Two reels. Good comedy. Registers the usual number of laughs. St. John Comedies all average good and are an asset to your program. — George Taughan, Grand Theatre. Dunnville, Ont., Can. — General patronage. Pop Tutrle's Lost Control (F. B. O.), with Dan Mason. — Two reels. A good comedy that pleased old and young. This hokum stuff as pulled by Dan Mason will get a laugh in any class house. — Hugh G. Martin, American Theatre, Columbus, Ga. — Transient patronage. Between Showers (Educational). — Single reel. Good. — Walter H. Musson. Queen's Theatre. Hespeler. Ont., Can. — Small town patronage. rm BULL DOG FILM CEMENT llMa "the old reliable" Your Supply Dealer has It CLASSIFIED Five Cents per Word Payable in Advance. Minimum Charge, $1.00 EQUIPMENT FOR SALE FOR SALE: Nearly new Simplex, also Minusa Screen, a bargain. Kox 249, Peoria, 111. THEATRE WANTED WANTED TO BUY or rent Motion Picture Theatre. Give full particulars. E. Pellettieri. 328 So. Clay St., Green Bay, Wis. THEATRE FOR SALE FOR SALE: In good live town in Illinois, a newly decorated Motion Picture Theatre, with new slO.OOO Pipe Organ. Wonderful bargain. Reason for selling — going West. Address "Bargain." care of Exhibitors Herald. 407 South Dearborn ft.. Chicago. but the good pictures get very far beyond first run. Before you forget it, fill out and send this blank. A supply for future use will be sent you. Address: Exhibitors Herald, 407 South Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. Title The Pilgrim (F. X.). with Charles Chaplin. — Four reels. This four reel comedy fetched out good crowds two nights. No one offended here with church stuff in this picture. Played with 14th round of "Leather Pushers" and Trip to Paramount Town, which the last I got free. Played to nice business two days. Everybody pleased.— C. B. Marks. Rex Theatre. Albion. Xebr. — Genera! patronage. 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