Exhibitors Herald (1925)

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald
Date:
1925
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald (Jun-Sep 1925)
Leaf #:
000687
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:
July 25, 2024
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August 1, 1925 EXHIBITORS HERALD 35 Greta Nissen, who played the part of the dancer in “The Wanderer,” just completed, has been signed for a featured role in “The Lucky Lady,” in which Lionel Barrymore will star for Paramount. Norma Shearer has completed “Lady of the Night” for Metro GoldwynMayer release. Natalie Kingston, kin of California’s first governor, played in Pathe’s “Lucky Stars.” Wanda Wiley, in Century comedies for Universal, has “A Speedy Marriage” as a new release. Lilyan Tashman, in “The Girl Who Wouldn’t Work,” has signed a B. P. Schulberg contract. Rudolph Valentino (left) is filming the first scenes of “The Black Eagle” for United Artists. The photographer caught him in conference with Joseph M. Schenck, chairman of the board of United. Sally O’Neill has completed her role in “Don’t” for Metro GoldwynMayer. Molly Malone is finishing Jimmie Adams’ first Educational comedy in his own series. Conrad Nagel is just finishing his role as the English duke in “The Only Thing,” Elinor Glyn picture for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Lessons received from Emile, fencing master, helped him. Mary Brian had only a brief vacation bef o r e starting “On Dress Parade” for Paramount. Jack Dempsey (holding his hat) put on the gloves with Emil Jannings, star of “The Last Laugh,” made by UFA and distributed by Universal, while visiting UFA’s studios near Berlin.