Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1924-Mar 1925)

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald
Date:
Dec 1924-Mar 1925
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1924-Mar 1925)
Leaf #:
000289
Language:
English
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System and Early Cinema
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
The Museum of Modern Art Library, New York
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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January 3, 1925 EXHIBITORS HERALD 59 NEW PICTURES Inez From Hollywood Distributor: First National Producer: Sam Rork Length: 6,919 feet DIRECTOR ALFRED E. GREEN Author Adela Rogers St. John Adaptor J. G. Hawke PLAYERS Inez Laranetta Anna Q. Nilsson Stewart Cuyler Lewis S. Stone Fay Bartholdi Mary Astor Pat Summerfield Lauranee Wheat Marie d’Albrecht Rose Dione The Old Sport Snitz Edwards Scoop Smith Harry Depp Freddie Ray Bailor Gardner E. H. Calvert TYPE : Modern story of life of a film actress trying to shield her younger sister from outside world. HIGHLIGHTS: Work of Anna Q. Nilsson and Lewis Stone. . . . Excellent settings and atmosphere of Hollywood. . . . Conflict between Stone and Miss Nilsson. Story: Inez is a notorious actress of Hollywood, famous for her vampire roles. Her overzealous press agent gets her name in the papers but ruins her reputation. Stewart Cuyler, wealthy bachelor, proposes but is repulsed by Inez. He goes to New York, meets a sweet young girl, Fay Bartholdi, and falls in love. Inez then discloses she is Fay’s sister. Cuyler marries Fay but Inez remains in the background. She marries her manager. . U nder Fire Distributor: Elfelt Productions, Inc. Producer: Albert I. Smith Length: 5 reels DIRECTOR JOSEPH FRANZ Author General Charles King Adaptor Frank Howard Clark Cameraman Geo. Rector PLAYERS Lieut. Tom Brennan William (Bill) Patton Col. John Cranston Bert Lindley Margaret Cranston ..Jean Arthur Capt. Roger Dawson Irving Renard Sergeant Dave Haney Irving Renard Mrs. Boyd Leonard Catherine Calhoun Capt. Leonard Norbert Miles Yuba Bill Powell James Gibson Red Dog Boris Karloff Yellow Wolf Willie Calles TYPE : Frontier days story of the Indian fighting at Fort Scott in the bad lands of North Dakota. HIGHLIGHTS: Capture of Yellow Wolf. . . . Burning of CresswelVs home, . . . Kidnapping of Mcbrgaret Cranston. . . . Tom’s fight with Indians on the desert. . . . Margaret’s and Tom’s escape from the Indian camp. Story: Tom Brennan is engaged to Featured players in the Warner Brothers production of the Owen Davis story “The Lighthouse by the Sea.” Rin-Tin-Tin is said to give one of his best performances in this picture. Margaret Cranston, but Cap. Roger Dawson is jealous and plans to hinder the marriage. He sends Tom out on a dangerous expedition against the Indians, hoping he is killed. Tom returns to the fort in safety but his comrades are killed by the redskins. He is accused of deserting his men and of stealing the Colonel’s money, which has been missing, and is discharged from the army in disgrace. He goes out and lives on the desert. In the end he saves the fort from Indians, Dawson is killed, and Tom cleared of suspicion and marries Margaret. Secrets of the Night Distributor: Universal Producer: Universal Pictures Corp. Length: 6,138 feet DIRECTOR HERBERT BLACHE Author Max Marcin Adapter Edward Montagne Cameraman Gilbert Warrenton Subtitles Marion Ainslee PLAYERS Robert Andrews James Kirkwood Anne Maynard Madge Bellamy Celia Stebbins Zazu Pitts Mrs. Lester Knowles Rosemary Theby Thomas Jefferson White Tom Wilson Jerry Hammond Thomas Ricketts Lester Knowles Arthur Stuart Hull Col. James Constance Tom S. Guise Alfred Austin Edward Cecil Freddy Hammond Frederick Cole TYPE : Mystery melodrama of bank president facing ruin, offers life so that his insurance can save his directors. HIGHLIGHTS: Andrews offers his life insurance to ruined bank directors if they kill him. . . . Andreivs catching his butler rob his safe. . . . Teddy Hammond accusing Andrews of ruining Andrews’ reputation. . . . Mrs. Knowles on balcony seeing unknown hand shoot Andrews in her room. . . . Andrews, pursued by police thru house, thinking him criminal. Story: To offset his bank’s failure, Andrews offers his life so that his insurance will cover his mistake. At a house party, scandal and murder occur. His beautiful ward, whom he loves, is also loved by others. Andrews is shot. Police enter but cannot find his body. His debtor turns up suddenly, saving the financial situation. Andrews also turns lip, apparently uninjured, and wins his ward’s love. (i ' NOW BOOKING PRODUCERS distributing CORPORATION mHTSTROMaenq HARRY CAREY RjRecT£D try TOM FORMAN PRODUCiD Fi srtLLAnmucm/tSt*. CharlfS R. Ro^rri \n(£ Cnlire tiroduciion undir iht penono! supervism ef Hunt Slromber^ Season 1924-25 Thirty First Run Pictures