Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1923 - Mar 1924)

Page scan 0001219 from Exhibitors Herald

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald
Date:
Dec 1923 - Mar 1924
Publisher:
Chicago, Exhibitors Herald Co.
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1923-Mar 1924)
Leaf #:
0001219
Language:
English
Subjects:
Motion Pictures, Film Industry Trade Magazine
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:
July 25, 2024
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March 8, 1924 EXHIBITORS HERALD 33 Fihn News in Pieturu PICTORIAL SECTION of Exhibitors Herald Issue of March 8 Sloria TM hy the Camera Husiness of linding breach between church and theatre, Thisgathering is unique to say the least. They are members of the Ministerial Association of Los Angeles, 300 members of which witnessed the shooting of the Brst scene of "Never Say Die," Douglas MacLean's next offering through Associated Exhibitors. The star's father, a well known clergyman, stands second to the left of his son. This is, if not the 6rst, one of the first photoplays to be launched with the official God-sT>eed of an organized body of ministers. Doris Stone is the winsome English ingenue who is appearing in Century comedies, the Stern Brothers product w^hich is distributed through exchanges of Universal Pictures Corporation. When you see a picture you base your judgment of it upon cast and story, whereas that picture probably never would have been filmed without "a great cast of unseen stars." Assembled above are principal players and heads of technical departments required to produce Cecil B. DeMille's Paramount attraction, "Triumph." Professions and vocations represented are directing, scenario writing, acting, business management, architecture, research, costume designing, photography, dpncing, electricity, cabinet work, carpentry and music. All aboard, nobody bored. T. N, T. Astor, March 29