Exhibitors Herald (1926)

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald
Date:
1926
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald (Mar-Jun 1926)
Leaf #:
0001916
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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EXHIBITORS HERALD 79 June 5, 1926 THE CAT’S WHISKERS: Neely Edwards — Would call this much better than the usual one reel comedy. One reel. — Henry Reeve, Star theatre, Menrad, Tex, — Small town patronage. COLLEGE YELL: Neely Edwards — One of the kids laughed at this, but the other two cash customers gave him a bust on the cronk, so I didn't figure it was such a heluva wow. Why don't they put a few laughs in these said comedies? One reel. — Wm. E. Tragsdorf, Trags theatre, Neillsville, Wia. — Small town patronage. DESPERATE DAN: Special cast — Quite a bit of "monkey business" in this. And not much force for us. Not what we expected. Two reels. — Wm. Martin, Patriot theatre, Patriot, Ind. — Small town patronage. THE GREEN EYED MONSTER: A pretty good comedy. One reel. — C. E. Hopkins, The Hopkins theatre. Cotter, Ark. — Small town patronage. GRINNING FISTS: Nice little two reel western. Two reels. — Wm. B. Tragsdorf, Trags theatre, Neillsville, Wis. — General patronage. THE GUMPS: Joe Murphy — Very good, if you don't have to pay too much for it. Two reels. — D. M. Mangone, Rex theatre, Newport, Wash. — General patronage. HER DAILY DOZEN: Wanda Wiley— Better than average but not enough slapstick for the children. However, it is pretty good. Wanda takes her part okay. — Philip Rand. Rex theatre, Salmon, Idaho. — General patronage. INTERNATIONAL NEWS: Are always good and entertaining, — A. H. Records, Majestic theatre, Hebron, Neb. — General patronage. KICKED ABOUT: Century — Average slapstick with quite a few laughs. Two reels. — E. M. Biddle, Strand theatre, Paoli, Ind. — Small town patronage. LIGHT CARGO: Charles Puffy — Charley sure makes a good magician and puts it over right. One reel. — R. Duba, Royal theatre, Kimball, S. Dak. — General patronage. LITTLE MISS HOLLYWOOD: Baby Peggy — Good for the kids. Two reels. — Wm. B. Tragsdorf, Trags theatre, Neillsville. Wis. — Small town patronage. LOOKING DOWN: Wanda Wiley— All of Wanda's are good, and this was no exception. Two reels. — C. H. Studebakcr, Elk theatre, Worland, Wyo. — General patronage. LOVE SICK: Beth Darlington — Just another Century comedy. They are all alike, not much good. Two reels. — W. T. Davis and Son, Rialto theatre, Sharon, Wis. — General patronage. MORTGAGED AGAIN: Arthur Lake— Fair to middling. One reel. — Wm. B. Tragsdorf, Trags theatre. Neillsville, Wis. — Small town patronage. PLEASURE BENT: Pretty good comedy. One reel. — C. E. Hopkins, The Hopkins theatre, Cotter. Ark. — Small town patronage. THE POLO KID: Not so good. Universal comedies are not making a big hit : besides the print was bad, too. Two reels— Geo. Gartner, Halfway theatre. Halfway, Mich.— General patronage. RIDIN’ FOR LOVE: Jack Mower— Pretty good short western which helped to put the feature over. Some very clever work done in it and it entertains the western Fans. It’s good. Two reels.— R. Duba, Royal theatre, Kimball S. Dak. — General patronage. THE RUSTLIN’ KID: Mustang Western— A good short Western that is packed with action. Two reels. — E. M. Biddle, Strand theatre, Paoli, Ind. — Small town patronage. SHOOTING WILD: Special cast— We've been trying out these Mustang westerns after serials proved a flop here, and these seem to give pretty good satisfaction. Plenty of comedy, in fact more than in most of the Century comedies. Two reels. — Henry Reeve, Star theatre Menard, Tex. — Small town patronage. SPEED BOYS: An excellent comedy with kids featured. Enjoyable, Two reels. — C. H. Studebakcr. Elk theatre. Worland, Wyo.— General patronage. UNCLE TOM’S GAL: Wanda Wiley— A sure fine burlesque on the movies. The girl sure had a good time of it all. It should please the ones that like to laugh. Two reels. — R. Duba, Royal theatre, Kimball, S. Dak. — General patronage. UNCLE TOM’S GAL: Edna Marion— A good comedy.— Roy W. Adams, Pastime theatre, Mason, Mich. — General patronage. UNIVERSAL MUSTANG WESTERNS: Have not had a poor one yet. Two reels.Roy W. Adams, Pastime theatre, Mason. Mich.— General patronage. CLASSIFIED Advertising Five cents per word, payable in advance. Minimum charge, $1.00. Copy and checks should be addressed Classified Ad Dept. Exhibitors Herald, 407 So. Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. Position Wanted H. S. GRADUATE: Wants position with a theatre. Young. Active. Reliable and efficient. Understand projection equipment fully. 3 years experience in theatre work. Best references. Prefer Michigan, Illinois or Indiana. This is what I have picked for life work and wages riot first consideration. Write Howard Monroe, Bangor, Mich. Organs for Sale FOR SALE: 1,000 heavy five and seven ply veneer chairs, brand new, at 40 per cent less than factory price. Very good bargains in used upholstered and veneered chairs. Rebuilt machines of all makes in guaranteed condition, and other theatre equipment. Address Illinois Theatre Equipment Company, 12-14 East Ninth Street. Chicago, Illinois. FOR SALE: Coin changer machine, “Lightning." Factory rebuilt. Also automatic ticket selling machine, 3 unit, factory rebuilt Bargain. Atlas Moving Picture Co., 538 S. Dearborn St, Chicago, 111. SEVERAL used pipe and pit organs of standard makes, completely overhauled, traded on new Page organs; priced to sell. The Page Organ Co., Lima, Ohio. PEERLESS ARC CONTROLS. Factory Rebuilt, absolutely guaranteed. Bargain. Hertner generator, Double SO Amp., 220 Volt, 3 Phase. Atlas Moving Picture Company, 538 So. Dearborn St, Chicago, 111. Banners, Posters, Etc. WANTED: Used posters, photos, slides, banners and accessories of all kinds. Must be in good condition. Will allow liberal credit Theatre Poster Supply Company and Sign Exchange, 327 £. Sixth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. FOR SALE: 2 Simplex latest Style Type S lamphousesi perfect condition. Bargain. Atlas Moving Picture Company, 538 So. Dearborn St, Chicago, III. CLOTH BANNERS: $1.40, 3x10 feet, 3 colors, any copy up to IS words; one day service; sent any\vhere: also Bargain Paper Banners. Associated Advertisers, 111 W. 18th Street, Kansas City, Mo. 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. Projector Repairing WE BUY AND SELL used theatre chairs, all makes of machines. Generators, Frames and other theatre equipment Be sure ^ to get our prices before you buy or sell. United Theatre Supply Co., 845 South Wabash Avenoe, Chicago. III. OLDEST REPAIR MAN IN CHICAGO: In fifteen years I have repaired 6,500 machines to complete satisfaction of the owners. Relief equipment furnished gratis. Address Joseph Spratlcr, 12-14 E. Ninth Street, Chicago, Illinois. Equipment Wanted 3,500 OPERA CHAIRS: Brand new at give iway price. Powers, Motiograph and Simpl« nachines, compensarcs, fans. Acme, De Vry, suit•ase safety projectors. Brand new reproducing Self Player Orchestra Organs on easy terms. We ihio anywhere without deposit. vants — satisfaction guaranteed, \ycstcrn Feature Films, the most reliable house in the country, W.ihash Avenue. Chicago, Illinois. WANTED: General Electric Rectifiers in good or bad condition for cash. Preddey, 187 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, Cal. Equipment for Sale FOR SALE: Two 48 in. and two 36 in. ILG Ventilating Fans only used one summer. Smith Electric Co., Bloomington, Indiana. FOR SALE: Used Theatre Chairs of criptions, immediate shipments. ,f chairs in the West. The Theatre Siting lompany, 845 South State St. Chicago, Illinois. FOR SALE: Universal Camera 400 feet complete, tripod, twin arc, carrying trunks, perfeci condition. Write Carolina Film Co., Fox 476, Asheboro, N. C.