Exhibitors Herald (1925)

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald
Date:
1925
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald (Jun-Sep 1925)
Leaf #:
000855
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 8, 1925 EXHIBITORS HERALD 85 THE WAY OF A MAN: (Pathe) Alene Ray— A good action picture of covered wagon days and will please the Saturday patrons if you run Westerns. Seven reels. — Ray W. Musselman, Princess theatre, Lincoln, Kans. — General patronage. Short Features EDUCATIONAL COURTPLASTER: Neal Burns — A very good Christie comedy that brought a lot of laughter from our audience. The plot in this one hasn’t been used for some time. Two reels. — C. A. Anglemire, Y. theatre, Nazareth, Pa. — General patronage. CRUSHED: Lloyd Hamilton — A good comedy spoiled by a poor print. Two reels. — W. T. Waugh, Empress theatre, Grundy Center, la. — Small town patronage. CRUSHED: Lloyd Hamilton — Ham Hamilton always a good drawing card and this comes up to his usual good standard. Two reels. — H. Bettendorf, Opera House, Foley, Minn. — General patronage. DANDY LIONS: Neal Burns — A fair comedy. Print new. Two reels. — W. T. Waugh, Empress theatre, Grundy Center, la. — Small town patronage. EXIT CEASER: Mermaid — -A real laugh getter, one that will please. Two reels. — G. Gartner, Halfway theatre, Halfway, Mich. — General patronage. EXTRA-EXTRA: Lloyd Hamilton— Fine. A real comedy, full of laughs from start to finish. Two reels. — W. Fahrenkrog, Opera House, Bunker Hill, 111. — General patronage. A FAT CHANCE: Walter Hiers — It is a fair comedy. It takes a crowd to laugh at a comedy and we did not have any. Got a few real laughs out of those that saw it. Hiers is not a knockout for us. Two reels. — C. A. Anglemire, Y. theatre, Nazareth, Pa. — General patronage. GREAT GUNS — Good. Two reels. — H. Bettendorf, Opera House, Foley, Minn. — General patronage. HOT AIR: Lee Moran — A dandy comedy and one that sent them out with a smile. I got a new print on this and that is very unusual for me. And say, don’t that make a difference? Two reels. — Ray W. Musselman, Princess theatre, Lincoln, Kans. — General patronage. KINOGRAMS — This news reel is proving satisfactory in our house. It is interesting and is well made up. One reel. — C. A. Anglemire, Y. theatre, Nazareth, Pa. — General patronage. LIQUID LAVA — A filler in that has a variety of subjects containing comedy and matters educational and instructive. One reel. — C. A. Anglemire, Y. theatre, Nazareth, Pa. — General patronage. THE LUNCH BRIGADE — These Cameos are very good single reel comedies. One reel. — H. Bettendorg, Opera House, Foley, Minn. — General patronage. MOTOR MAD: Lige Conley — One of the best that Lige ever made. Don’t pass this one up. It is extra good. Two reels. — E. W. McClelland, Rex theatre, Gilman City, Mo. — Small town patronage. MOTOR MAD — I find Educational comedies are hard to beat and this is a good one. Two reels. — H. Bettendorf, Opera House, Foley, Minn. — General patronage. A PERFECT 36 — Fair. Will get by. Two reels. — W. Fahrenkrog, Opera House, Bunker Hill, 111. — General patronage. SAILOR LOVES: Hodge Podge — These are very enjoyable one reelers.— R. L. Nowell, Idlehour theatre, Monroe, Ga. — General patronage. UNCLE SAM: Mermaid — A fairly good comedy. Nothing to rave about, but will do to fill in. Two reels — W. Fahrenkrog, Opera House, Bunker Hill, 111. — General patronage. WHAT A NIGHT : Lige Conley — As good as the rest of the Mermaid comedies. It was full of laughs for the youngsters. They enjoyed it. Two reels. — C. A. Anglemire, Y. theatre, Nazareth, Pa. — General patronage. WIDE AWAKE: Cliff Bowes — Up to the average Cameo comedy. It helps out when we have these long features on, as many of them are today. One reel. — C. A. Anglemire, Y. theatre, Nazareth, Pa. — General patronage. WIDE OPEN : Jack White — Good comedy, had I got it all. Print I got was minus, but what came sure packed a wallop. Two reels. — Ray W. Musselman. Princess theatre, Lincoln, Kans. — General patronage. FILM BOOKING OFFICES THE GO-GETTERS: George O’Hara — Chapter 9. The poorest of “The Go-Getters.” Nothing to this chapter. Two reels. — W. A. Doerschlag, Strand theatre, Ransom, Kans. — Small town patronage. THE GO-GETTERS: Alberta Vaughn— Chapter 10. One of the best of this series. Two reels. — W. A. Doerschlag, Strand theatre. Ransom, Kans. — Small town patronage. THE GO-GETTERS: George O’Hara — Did not consider the series near as good as “Fighting Blood” and if it hadn’t been for the cast, would have fallen flat. Two reels. — H. Bettendorf, Opera House, Foley, Minn. — General patronage. THE GO-GETTERS: Alberta Vaughn — These are all good and will draw well. Don’t be afraid to boost them. Two reels. — Leo M. Fay, Gem theatre, Socorro, N. M. — Small town patronage. THE GO-GETTERS: Alberta Vaughn — -These are excellent and please immensely. Two reels. — C. V. Anderson, Oak theatre, Oakdale, Neb. — General patronage. THE GO-GETTERS: Alberta Vaughn— This proved a poor money maker for us. Glad it is all over. Looks like the regular serial, holding them from one episode tc the next, is the best "getter” for us. Two reels. — Horn & Morgan, Star theatre, Hay Springs. Neb. — Small town patronage. LAUGHING GAS: Monty Banks — Just an ordinary comedy, tickles the kids but does not get many laughs from the grown-ups. Two reels. — C. E. Hopkins, The Hopkins theatre, Cotter, Ark. — Small town patronage. THE PACE MAKERS: Alberta Vaughn— As good as any comedy and a lot more action and sporting interest than a serial. Two reels. — G. Gartner, Halfway theatre, Halfway, Mich. — General patronage. PIE EYED: Stan Laurel — Not much of a comedy. The kids will like it but the grown-ups won’t. Two reels. — C. L. Brown, Kozy theatre, Vidalia, La. — General patronage. THE TELEPHONE GIRL: Alberta Vaughn— These are very good as a filler. Something for the whole family and seem to fit in on all occasions. Would advise you to buy same if you have not already done so. F. B. O. treats you fair on these. Two reels. — Tom Fleming, Imogene theatre, Milton, Fla. — General patronage. PATHE ARE BLONDE MEN BASHFUL: Arthur Stone — This kept them laughing all the way through. Arthur Stone is going to rival Larry Semon in a short time for pictures of this type. All Pathe comedies have proved satisfactory here, and we are using them exclusively. Two reels. — Vick Millward, Harris theatre, Bancroft, Idaho. — Small town patronage. AT THE ZOO: Aesop Fable — Good. One reel. — W. T. Waugh, Empress theatre, Grundy Center, la. — Small town patronage. THE COBBLER: Our Gang — This comedy pleased our folks well and delighted the little folks especially. Two reels. — C. E. Hopkins. Hopkins theatre, Cotter Ark. Small town patronage. THE DEATH RAY: Special cast— This is about the worst I ever tried to slop onto the public. Lay off. Two reels. — G. W. Rothneck. Campbell theatre, Macksville, Kan. — Small town patronage. EASTER BONNETS: Tuxedo— Good. Above the average comedy. Two reels. — W. Fahrenkrog. Opera House, Bunker Hill, 111. — General patronage. THE HALF BACK OF NOTRE DAME— A good comedy and has a lot of laughs. Some new stunts in this that go over big. Two reels. — Pay W. Musselman, Princess theatre, Lincoln, Kans. — Geneiai patronage. HE WHO GETS SMACKED— Not so good as the average Pathe comedy. Not much to it except the prize fight, and not much to that. Two reels. — Vick Millward, Harris theatre, Bancroft, Idaho. — Small town patronage. HIS DARKEST HOUR: The Spat Family— Our poorest comedy series. All other Pathe comedies good. This was as devoid of good hearty laughs as any comedy we have played in a long time. Two reels.— Horn & Morgan, Star theatre. Hay Springs, Neb. — Small town patronage. THE HOUSING SHORTAGE: Aesop FableVery good, one of the best. Print good. One reel. — W. T. Waugh, Empress theatre, Grundy Center. Ia. — Small town patronage. IS MARRIAGE THE BUNK: Charley ChasePretty good for a one reel comedy. Personally, I don’t like Charley Chase and never will. They say he’s better in two reelers, but I’m from Missouri. — R. L. Nowell, Idlehour theatre, Monroe, Ga. — General patronage. OFFICIAL OFFICERS: Our Gang— Another good Gang. They average high in entertainment and drawing power and are really consistent. Two reels. — Ray W. Musselman, Princess theatre, Lincoln, Kans. — General patronage. OUR GANG COMEDIES— We are still using them. There’s a reason. Two reels. — E. W. McClelland, Rex theatre, Gilman City, Mo. — Small town patronage. S. O. S. : Aesop Fable — An average Fable. They please all. Print good. One reel. — W. T. Waugh, Empress theatre, Grundy Center, la.— Small town patronage. STAGE FRIGHT: Our Gang— A fair "Our Gang” comedy ; not as good as previous ones. Film not very good. Two reels. — Andrew Rapp, Theatorium theatre, Emlenton, Pa. — General patronage. SUFFERING SHAKESPEARE: The Spat Family — A very good comedy. Kept them laughing all the way through. Two reels. — Andrew Rapp, Theatorium theatre, Emlenton, Pa. — General patronage. UNIVERSAL ANDY’S TEMPTATION— On account of their popularity, these will draw extra business for a short while. Two reels. — H. Bettendorf, Opera House, Foley, Minn. — General patronage. ANTHONY AND CLEOPATRA: Hysterical History — A fair subject, although not as good as some of the others of this series. It will do as a filler but that’s all it will be good for. One reel. — W. T. Davis & Son, Rialto theatre, Sharon, Wis. — General patronage. FIGHT AND WIN: Jack Dempsey — These are sure the bunk. Dempsey may be a fighter, but he is no actor and he sure doesn’t draw any. Two reels. — Leo M. Fay, Gem theatre, Socorro, N. M. — Small town patronage. VITAGRAPH THE GOWN SHOP: Larry Semon — Just fair. Two reels. — W. A. Doerschlag, Strand theatre. Ransom, Kans. — Small town patronage. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Five Cents per Word Payable in Advance. Minimum Charge, $1.00. THEATRES FOR SALE FOR SALE : Theatre in town of six thousand (6,000) population. Located in East Tennessee. Equipment new and up to date in every respect. Write or wire R. D. Fulks, Rockwood, Tenn. COSTUME RESEARCH FRED GILBERT BLAKESLEE, Consulting Costume Expert. Author of “Army Uniforms of the World,” 670 Main St., Hartford, Conn. EQUIPMENT FOR SALE FOR SALE: Approximately 270 7-ply new veneer chairs. Also generator, frames and used projecting machines. Bargains. Atlas Moving Picture Company, 534 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. FOR SALE: Wurlitzer orchestra complete with all attachments; in excellent condition just overhauled, roll mechanism and attachments used less than one year. Priced reasonable. Orpheum Theatre, Richland Center, Wis. EXHIBITORS, LET US SAVE YOU MONEY, two thousand brand new, heavy 5-ply theatre chairs. Also 1,000 folding chairs at 33 per cent lest than factory prices. For immediate shipment. Lowest prices on used upholstered and veneer chairs and all theatre equipment. Write us your needs and we will save you money. Illinois Theatre Equipment Company, 12 East Ninth Street, Chicago, 111. INFORMATION WANTED WANTED: To locate G. W. Stewart, known as Oklahoma George, traveling in auto exhibiting Western features. D. E. Fitton, Lyric Theatre, Harrison, Ark.