Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1923 - Mar 1924)

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald
Date:
Dec 1923 - Mar 1924
Publisher:
Chicago, Exhibitors Herald Co.
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1923-Mar 1924)
Leaf #:
0001241
Language:
English
Subjects:
Motion Pictures, Film Industry Trade Magazine
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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March 8, 1924 EXHIBITORS HERALD 55 The Pacific Coast By H. E. N. The New Daly Theatre at Daly City has been remodeled and a new Wurlitzer Organ installed. William G. Smeltzer, who owns this popular house, is an old timer, having been out ahead of road shows for a number of years. * + * Ei)W.\RD Armstrong, assistant general manager of Universal's theatres, is on an extended business trip, on the Pacific Coast. Mike Newmax. general manager, is heading the party of inspection. Did you hear Mike's new' song? — "Not for a Day but Forever" — it's rnaking a big hit. * * t J. \V. Flood, ownei of the Rex, at Fallon, Nev., was a visitor along S. F. Film Row last week. J. W. claims to have one of the finest theatres in the state. * + * Extra ! Tex Combs, president of the Theatre Equipment Supply Co., S. F., wants an .\-l salesman. * ■ * * "Doctor" E. A. Kane, booker of the Fairyland Theatre, S. F., reports the receni two day run of "The Maid Man" which broke all house records. "Doc", by the way, is the youngest booker in local exhibitorial circles. * * * Edward H. Kemp, S. F., arrived home from the El Cajon Valley where he has been shooting scenics and official tourist photos for the Santa Fe R. R. in company with C. J. BiRCHFiELD, advertisug manager of the A. T. S. F. * * * Morris Gallos, the new owner of the Majestic, S. F., has entirely re-decorated the interior, new projection equipment in^ stalled and new carpets laid. Morris formerly owned the Isis of this city. He lets the "Cat in the Bag" pull them in every Tuesday night. More about this stunt later. Mr. J. Connolly has closed the Grand Theatre at Reedley, Cal., for an indefinite period. * * * The Theatre Equipment Supply Co., S. F., announces the following installations: Tulare Theatre, a T & D Jr., house, 2 Powers 6-B's Westinghouse M. G.. Tesco Switch Board, Hooker Re-wind. Mother Lode Theatre Company, Angel's Camp, Cal., MOO seats, 80 lodge seats, 2 Powers G-A's, Westinghouse M. G. 55 set, Tesco Switch Board and Hooker Re-wind. Goddard Theatre, Sacramento, 2 G. E. H. T. Arc Simplex and Raven half-tone Screen. National Theatres Syndicate, Madero, Cal., Powers Dissolver, Tesco Switch Board, Ashcroft Spot Lamp, 55 Amp. Westinghouse G. E. set and Raven half-tone Screen. * 4 * The Edison Theatre, S. F., is enjoying a good play under the able supervision of H. J. Gosliner. They say Herbert is still looking for a royal flush. * * * Morris Klein of the Verdi, S. F., states that business has fallen ofif 50 per cent since I. L. Marks has bought a new broom for the Acme Theatre. * * * The Strand Theatre. S. F., owned by M. L. Markowitz, has closed with Goldwyn for their entire output. * * * Some one dropped a bottle of "synthetic" in the lobby of the Royal Theatre, S. F., the other night. George Nasser and Harold Moore were the only casualities. * * * John Cavallero has opened the Regent Theatre, S. F., and is putting the house over m great shape. Mr. Cavallero was formerly in the wholesale fruit business. G. S. Jones and the Missus of the Lyric, Scenes from "Lilies of the Field," a Corinne Griffith production for First National. San Jose, were seen buying some choice features on Film Row, S. F., last week. * * * Edward Rowden has been appointed booker of the entire T & D Jr., circuit. Mr, Row^den is well known in Frisco film circlesand was for a short time booker and salesman for Universal in Salt Lake territory. * * * AscHER Levy was in S. F. last week, calling on Mgr. Cliff Work of the Golden Gate Theatre. Mr. Levy is making all the Orpheum circuit. * * * El Dorado Productions, S. F.. are busy shooting in Santa Rosa at the Whites Model Farm for their next 2 reeler, featuring Frank Alexander in the "Royal Roustabout." Earl Olin is directing with Troy Brown camera-man and Joe Bourde.\ux assistant. Danny Rogers, electrician and Billy Robotham. technical. Eafle; F. Olin. pres.. Richard E. Sibley, sec'y and Frank Burt, treas., comprise the directing board of this company. * • * WiNFiELD D. Wright, the modest one^ is letting over a nifty program at the Louis R. Greenfield house, the New Mission, S. F. Billy Hamilton with his 8 piece orchestra is getting a big hand. * * * Joseph Bauer, showman de luxe, of the Wigman Theatre, S. F.. has changed his policy to vaudeville and picture presentation acts. This house is enjoying a bigr business, thank you. * * * George H. Leatherby. S. F., is on a business trip to Chicago, visiting the Smith Unit Organ Company and Seiburg factories. Anna Q. Nilsson, Milton Sills, and support in a scene from "Flowing Gold" (First National). Vincent Trotta to Wed (Special to Exhibitors Herald) NEW YORK, Feb. 26.— The marriage of Miss Rose Rispoli. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rispoli. of Xew Rochelle, and Vincent Trotta. art manager of Famous Players-Lasky Corporation, wilt take place Thursday, February 2S. at fi p. m., at the Reformed church, Flushing, L. I. The wedding ceremony will be followed by a reception at the Flushing League Building.