Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1923 - Mar 1924)

46 EXHIBITORS HERALD February 23, 1924 Though John M. Quinn neither sought nor tolerated personal publicity the cameraman was permitted to snap this picture two years ago during a conference between Vitagraph executives. Left to right: Mr. Quinn, David Smith, President Albert E. Smith and George Randolph Chester. A Tribute to John M. Quinn In the death of John M. Quinn the industry loses an executive of a type that will be sorely missed. After a broad and successful experience in other lines, which excellently equipped him for the work he was to imdertake, Mr. Quinn came into the film business and very shortly established a reputation for keen and constructive executive management. Mr. Quinn neither sought nor tolerated personal exploitation. He was content to remain in the background and allow the name of his company and its product to receive major attention at all times. His personal acquaintanceship in the industry was not great but from his retired position in the executive headquarters of Vitagraph he kept in intimate touch with personalities and movements throughout the business. His methods builded solidly for his company and the organization, convinced that he knew his business, gave him an unusually high degree of loyalty and cooperation. His was a forceful personality which commanded respect and attention for his policies and practices, and this without brusqueness or dictatorial manner. He had a great faith in the motion picture and in the commercial possibilities of the industry and regardless of changing conditions he kept his track and his purpose at all times and the result of his steadfastness is seen in the substantial progress made by his company in recent years. Mr. Quinn, although cut down by death at the height of his career, nevertheless leaves to the motion picture industry a brilliant record which will remain as a monument to the work he has done and as an encouragement to those who are carrying on behind him. — M. J. Q. Seek to Indict Theatre Men in Blue Law Cases (Special to Exhibitors Herald) NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 1924.— Indictments will be sought this week for seventeen motion picture theatres in Jersey City who gave their regular Sunday afternoon and evening programs last Sunday despite Supreme Court Justice Alinturn's charge to the Hudson County Grand Jury last Friday to indict all violators of the State's Sabbath Blue Laws. A matinee and night performance of the "White Sister" also was given in the State theatre on Hudson Boulevard to packed houses by the St. Michaels players amateur theatrical performers. Similar conditions prevailed in Hoboken and other parts of the county, but the police took no action, saying they were without orders to close them. News stands, drug stores, confectionery and similar enterprises were open as usual. Alleged Fake Picture Promoter Is Arrested (Special to Exhibitors Herald) .\LBANY, N. v., Feb. 12.— Frank G. Terwilliger, an alleged motion picture promoter, was arrested in Albany, N, Y., last week at the instigation of the Attorney General's office cooperating with the State Motion Picture Commission. It is claimed that Terwilliger fleeced many persons out of considerable sums by claiming that on payment of a certain amount, he would see that they became managers of branch offices of a concern known as The Royal Films. Terwilliger was arrested in 1921 in Schenectady and a charge of grand larceny preferred by Bernard Levick, who claimed to have parted with $1,000 for worthless Inlm. Pretends to Be Sister Of Famous Baby Peggy (Special to Exhibitors Herald) NEW YORK, Feb. 12.— It is said that an ambitious young person calling herself Baby Alma and purporting to be a sister of Baby Peggy, has been trying to persuade exhibitors into letting her make personal appearances in connection with "The Darling of New York." Baby Peggy has no sister by that name and exhibitors are urged, if approached by anyone with this proposition, to get in touch with one of the Universal branches. Quimhy to Be Arrested Is Los Angeles Report (Special to Exhibitors Herald) LOS ANGELES, Feb. 12.— .According to Federal authorities, arrangements are being made to serve a warrant on Fred C. Quimby in connection with an alleged violation of the law prohibiting inter-state transportation of motion pictures of prize tights. -Alexander Pantages, theatre owner, has been arrested on the same charge and Ralph Proctor and Mrs. Margaret Proctor, who are said to have been acting for Quimby were also arrested. The arrests t'nllowed the showing of a picture said to have been of the championship fight between Dempsey and Firpo.