Exhibitors Herald (1925)

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald
Date:
1925
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald (Mar-Jun 1925)
Leaf #:
000724
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:
September 21, 2023
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60 EXHIBITORS HERALD May 2, 1925 trayal of the mother role. . . . Constance Bennett as a flapper. . . . Study of village life. . . . Beautiful scene shots. Story: Tony, the beloved son of his Portuguese mother, Anna Silva, allows his head to be turned in the summer resort colony by Betty Smith, daughter of a former neighbor now grown wealthy. She shows him how to become a popular dancing instructor. Afraid of losing her he steals to keep up appearances. The theft is traced to him; but out of respect for the mother the sheriff gives him a chance. In this crisis the mother shows her strength and has her boy kidnapped and shanghaied for a two years’ trip on a merchant ship around the world. On the ship is the girl she wants him to marry. Never the T wain Shall Meet D istrihutor : Metro-Goldwyn Producer: Cosmopolitan Corporation Length: (Undetermined) DIRECTOR MAURICE TOURNEUR Author Peter B. Kyne Adaptor Eugene Mullin Cameramen Ira Morgan; J. B. Shackelford Settings Joseph Urban Film Editor Bonn Hayes PLAYERS Tamea Anita Stewart Dan Pritchard Bert Lytell M. Mellenger Huntly Gordon Maisie Justine Johnstone James Muggridge George Siegmann Gaston Larrieau Lionel Belmore Squibbs William Norris Mrs. Pippy Emily Fitzroy Julia Florence Turner Captain Hackett Ernest Butterworth Sooey Wan James Wang TYPE : Romantic love drama concerning South Sea maiden who loves an American. Story: Tamea, whose mother was Polynesian and father French, leaves the island her father governs, and goes with him to San Francisco to trade. When they arrive in port the health officers discover the father is a leper. He leaps overboard and is drowned. Tamea is taken to the home of Dan Pritchard, the junior partner in the firm that knew her father. With his friend, Mark Mellinger, Pritchard tries to show the visitor a good time about town. He is engaged to Maisie Morrison, a society girl. His affections are drawn to Tamea. Pritchard follows her when she leaves hastily for home. She falls violently in love with him. They are married ac Monte Blue and Marie Prevost are featured in “Kiss Me Again,” Ernst Lubitsch production for Warner Bros. cording to the native custom. The South Seas get into his blood and he falls into moral dissolution. Mark arrives to visit him. With him is Maisie. He returns with Maisie and marries her. Mark remains to comfort Tamea. A Kiss in the Dark Distributor: Paramount. Producer: Famous Players-Lasky. Length: 6 reels. DIRECTOR FRANK TUTTLE Author Frederick Lonsdale Scenarist Townsend Martin Cameraman Alvin Wyckoff PLAYERS Walter Grenham Adolphe Menjou Janet Livingstone Aileen Pringle Betty King Lillian Rich Johnny King Kenneth MacKenna Dancer Ann Pennington Chorus Girl Kitty Kelly TY'PE ; Comedy drama of a gay lover in many romantic experiences. Story: Gay philanderer has one flirtation after another. When he really falls in love with a beautiful young woman she refuses to take him seriously until he proves his fidelity by patching up a quarrel between a married couple, friends of the lovers. The Silent Pal Distributor: Lumas. Producer: Gotham Productions. Length: 6 reels. DIRECTOR HENRY McCARTY Author Frank Foster Davis Adaptor Henry McCarty Cameraman Jack MacKenzie PLAYERS “Thunder” By Himself David Kingston Eddie Phillips Marjorie Winters Shannon Day Randall Phillips Colin Kenny Daniel Winters Willis Marks Lazarus Charles Mack Betty Winters Dorothy Seay TYPE : Melodrama of the sheep country in which a dog plays a prominent role. HIGHLIGHTS: Work of Thunder in saving the life of a small girl. . . . Appealing ivork of the animal when plans are being made to dispatch him as a sheepkiller. Story: Expelled from college through a framed charge of theft David is about to kill himself when he finds the outcast pup. He takes it with him West. The dog saves the lives of the two daughters of the owner of a sheep ranch where they have stopped. He thus proves his innocence of being a sheep killer. David in spite of the villain’s efforts wins the girl and the mine. The Charmer Distributor: Paramount. Producer: Famous Players-Lasky. Length: 6,076 feet. DIRECTOR SIDNEY OLCOTT Author Henry Baerlein Scenarist Sada Cowan PLAYERS Mariposa Pola Negri Ralph Bayne Wallace MacDonald Dan Murray Robert Frazer Mama Trixie Friganza Senor Sprott Cesare Gravina Bertha Sedgwick Gertrude Astor Mr. Sedgwick Edwards Davis Mrs. Bayne Mathilda Brundage TYTE : Romantic drama of a Spanish maiden, an American, and his chauffeur. HIGHLIGHTS: Spanish atmosphere and settings. . . . Dancing sequence at the cabaret, both in Spain and America. . . . Acting of Pola. Story: Spanish dancer is brought to America after she has met American tourists. Her interest is centered in wealthy American and his chauffeur. She becomes successful in New York and the wealthy tourists seek her. She learns that the man is a bounder; but she is involved in romance with his chauffeur. Stop Flirting Distributor: Producers Dist. Corp. Producer: Christie. Length: (Undetermined). DIRECTOR SCOTT SIDNEY Author Fred Jackson PLAYERS Perry Reynolds John T. Murray Vivian Marsden, his fiancee Wanda Hawley Geoffrey Dangerfleld Hallam Cooley Marjorie Leeds, Perry’s ward Ethel Shannon Suzanne Vera Steadman Count Spinagio Jimmie Adams NOW BOOKING