Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1924-Mar 1925)

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald
Date:
Dec 1924-Mar 1925
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1924-Mar 1925)
Leaf #:
0001347
Language:
English
Collection:
Early Cinema and Hollywood Studio System
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:
September 21, 2023
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March 21, 1925 EXHIBITORS HERALD 59 THE FILM MART Associated Pictures Interval Follows La Mart Film Since completion of “Heart of a Temptress” Barbara La Marr is having a short lay-off before beginning her next production, it was announced by Arthur Sawyer, superx ising director of Associated Pictures. Associated Exhibitors MacLean Arrives in Gotham Brought from Honolulu to witness his premiere in “Introduce Me,” Douglas MacLean last week arrived in New York in a special car. It was his first appearance in the city in five years. Columbia Specialty Shows Notables Screen Snapshots, No. 13, shows many film notables. Such are Charlie Chaplin, Marion Davies, the Talmadge sisters, Alma Rubens, Eugene O’Brien, Norman Kerry, John Bowers, Marguerite de la Motte, Dorothy Mackaill, Lew Cody and Mae Murray. Six New Titles Announced The new series of pictures to be made by Columbia Pictures Corporation will include “Ladies of Leisure,” “The Unwritten Law,” “The Lure of Broadway,” “S. O. S. Perils of the Sea,” “The Danger Signal” and “Midnight Flames.” Christie Charlotte Stevens Returns After filling drama roles for more than a year Charlotte Stevens has returned to the Christie lot to play again as Bobby Vernon’s leading woman. Vernon’s new comedy is a story of farm life. Chadwick “JFizard of Oz” for Key Cities S. S. Krellberg, sales manager of Chadwick Pictures, arrived in Chicago last week to arrange for the showing of “Wizard of Oz” here. He will arrange showings in key cities prior to the general release of the picture. Lawrence to Direct Stromberg Special Edmund Lawrence has been engaged to direct a new Hunt Stromberg production, “The Sunshine of Paradise Alley.” It will be started within two weeks. Lila Lee Rests in Florida Having completed work in “The Midnight Girl,” Lila Lee, of the title role, has gone to Florida to spend a short vacation. Spence to Write Walsh Films Ralph Spence will edit, title and write scenarios for the complete series of George Walsh pictures. Cosmopolitan Davies Play Finished Marion Davies’ latest Cosmopolitan production, “Zander the Great,” has been completed on the Coast and will be given an early release throughout the country. To Release Peter B. Kyne Story “Never the Twain Shall Meet,” the Peter B. Kyne story of that name, has arrived in Hollywood to receive final editing. It will be released soon. Centvuy Release Date Changed “Puzzled by Crosswords,” a hilarious takeoff on the present fad of puzzles, will be released April 1 instead of July 22. To Direct Eddie Gordon Edward 1. Luddy, Century director, has been shifted from the Wanda Wiley productions to the Eddie Gordon unit by Julius Stern. “Guilty Conscience” will be the first he will make. Educational Mickey Joins Educational Mickey Bennett will appear in the leading part in the final picture in the current Juvenile Comedies. He has been in vaudeville recently. Expert Puzzler Engaged An expert has been engaged for the construction of Judge’s cross word puzzles and for the exploitation of the novelty. Hiers, Burns and Vernon Busy Walter Hiers is in the midst of a western comedy, “Tender Feet,” Bobby Vernon is doing “Brass Buttons,” and Neal Burns is completing “Why Hesitate?” Whoopee ! Here's a live one ! Mifhire PRODUCED BY HAL ROACH WITH GLENN TRYON PafhepicTure NOW BOOKING By HARVEY aTES Directed by TOM FORMAN Jl HUNT STROMBERG personally supervised production ^Ieased_ by PRODUCERS DISTRIBUTING ~ CORPORATION