Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1924-Mar 1925)

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald
Date:
Dec 1924-Mar 1925
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1924-Mar 1925)
Leaf #:
0001339
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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March 21^ 1925 EXHIBITORS HERALD 51 NEW PICTURES Quo Vadis Distributor: First National Producer: Unione Cinematografica Iralia Length: 12 reels DIRECTORY ARTURO AMBROSIO Author Henry Sienkiewicz PLAYERS Nero Emil Jannings Lygia Lillian Hall Davis Popposa Elena Di Sangro Domitilla Elga Brink Eunice Rina De Liguoro Vinicius Alphonse Fryland Ursus Bruto Castellan! Cheilon Cheilondies Gino Viotti Tigellinus R. Van Riel Petronius Andree Habay TYPE: Drama based on the time of Nero, showing how cruelly the Christians were treated. HIGHLIGHTS: Emil Tannings' portrayal of Nero. . . . Feeding the women to the eels. . . . Scenes in the Circus Maximus. . . . The fight with the bull. . . . Nero’s downfall. Story: In order to satisfy his personal vanity Nero stages many cruel and inhuman spectacles. He attempts to gain possession of a beautiful woman but is prevented by one of his generals. He bums Rome and he blames the Christians. In a spectacular scene wherein he feeds the Christians to the lions and drags them behind chariots, the people turn against him and bring about his death. Jimmie* s Millions Distributor: F. B. O. Producer: Richard Talmadge Production Length: 6 reels DIRECTOR JAMES P. HOGAN Author John Moroso PLAYERS Jimmy Wicherly Richard Talmadge Susan Jane Montague Betty Francisco Luther Ball Charles Clary John Saunders Brinsley Shaw William Johnson Dick Sutherland Patience Delavan Ina Anson Speck Donnelly Lee Moran Mickey Flannagan Wade Boteler TYPE : Melodrama, based on odd will by which youth inherits millions. HIGHLIGHTS: Stunts performed by Talmadge. . . . Attempt of relatives to have hero jailed for murder. . . . Fights. . . . Settings. Story: Jimmy Wicherly is named as heir to his uncle’s millions provided he reports promptly at a designated hour each day for three months. Jealous relatives attempt to get him out of the way, and trump up charges of murder against him. He proves the supposed dead man is alive and exposes the villain. He wins the millions and the hand of a pretty girl. In “Half a Hero’’ Lloyd Hamilton does new tricks. With him is his new leading woman, Dorthy Seastrom, a recent acquisition of Hamilton-Educational plays. Youth and Adventure Distributor: F. B. O. Producer: Carlos Productions Length: 5,565 feet DIRECTOR JAMES W. HORNE Author Howard Clark Adaptor Howard Clark PLAYERS Reggie Dillingham Richard Talmadge Joe Potts Pete Gordon Clint Taggart Joseph Girard Mary Ryan Margaret Landis Red Mullin Fred Kelcey Phyllis Katherine Lewis TYPE : Stunt drama. HIGHLIGHTS: Stunts, fights and automobile mishaps. . . . Tal madge in newspaper office. Cleaning out rum runners. Story: Having spent all but $70,000 of an estate of one million, Reggie Dillingham is upbraided by his attorney who bets him he cannot support himself. Thrown on his own resources, he makes good, securing an offer to manage a paper for Taggart, a power in the town. By skillful maneuvering he shows Taggart up to be a bootlegger and thief, and rounds things off by marrying his secretary. Champion of Lost Causes Distributor: Fox Producer: Fox Film Corp. Length: 5,113 feet DIRECTOR CHESTER BENNETT Author Max Brand Adaptor Thomas Dixon, Jr. Cameraman Ernest Palmer PLAYERS Loring Edmund Lowe Beatrice Charles, Barbara Bedford Zanten — Dick Sterling Walter McGrail Joseph Wilbur Jack McDonald Peter Charles.... ^iiec Francis TYPE : A mystery drama, in which the hero clears the father of his sweetheart of the charge of murder, but almost involves himself. HIGHLIGHTS: Excellent suspense. . . . Work of Lotve and Walter McGrail. . . . Splendid direction. Story: Loring, an author, in getting material for a book goes to a gambling den. He sees Wilbur, who acts strangely. He follows him and when Wilbur is killed, Peter Charles, father of Beatrice Charles, is accused of the murder. The gambler gives him a fictitious story about a murderous gang when Loring attempts to solve the murder mystery. Several attempts are made on his life by the gang but fail. The gambler proves to be Beatrice’s villainous fiancee, and when he confesses the murder Loring wins the girl. NOW BOOKING an AL CHRISTIE feature Directed by Scott Sidney Ijel eased Jt>y\ PRODUCERS DISTRIBUTING ~ CORROIIATION