Exhibitors Herald (1926)

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald
Date:
1926
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald (Jun-Sep 1926)
Leaf #:
00087
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:
July 25, 2024
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June 19, 1926 EXHIBITORS HERALD 71 CLASSIFIED i&L 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. these are the best. One reel. — G. B. Orne, Willey Memorial Hall, Cabot ; K. P. Hall, Marshfield ; Town Hall in Danville, and Plainfield, Vt. INTERNATIONAL NEWS: Have used two of these and I believe they are a good bet. People seem to like them fine. One reel. — W. A. Doerschlag, Strand theatre, Ransom, Kan. — Small town patronage. MIN’S HOUSE ON THE CLIFF: Joe Murphy — Pleased all who like Gumps. Two reels. — I. T. Brisco, Princess theatre, Elwood, Ind. — General patronage. MONTANA OF THE RANGE: Mustang Western— They liked this one and said so. Two reels. — E. M. Biddle, Strand theatre, Paoli, Ind. — Small town patronage. NURSERY TROUBLES: Very good little comedy. Two reels. — W. A. Doerschlag, Strand theatre, Ransom, Kan. — Small town patronage. OH BUSTER: A good comedy. — Bert Silver. Silver Family theatre, Greenville, Mich. — General patronage. THE PARTY : Just an ordinary comedy. Neither very bad nor very good. One reel.— C. E. Hopkins, The Hopkins theatre, Cotter, Ark. — Small town patronage. THE PERFECT LIE: Neely Edwards — Just a good filler and it did bring out a good laugh, so that’s that. One reel. — R. Duba, Royal theatre, Kimball, S. D. — General patronage. THE PHONY EXPRESS: Charles Puffy— Very good one reeler that brings smiles to the crowd and sends ’em out happy. One reel. — R. Duba, Royal theatre, Kimball, S. D. — General patronage. QUEEN OF THE HILLS: Josie Sedgwick — A lively little Western that pleased most of the fans. Two reels. — A. G. Witwer, Grand theatre. Rainier, Ore. — General patronage. SPEAK EASY : Pretty good comedy. One reel. — C. E. Hopkins, The Hopkins theatre. Cotter, Ark. — Small town patronage. SPORTING LIFE: Special cast — A very good action melodrama. Lots of sports. Business poor. Seven reels. — A. G. Witwer, Grand theatre. Rainier, Ore. — General patronage. TOURISTS DE LUXE: Century — A fair comedy that is about the same as the rest of the Century brand. No better, no worse. Two reels. — W. T. Davis & Son, Rialto theatre, Sharon, Wis. — General patronage. WESTWARD HO: Charles Puffy — A very sorry comedy. One reel. — H. B. Wood. Gem theatre, Calico Rock, Ark. — Small town patronage. A WINNING PAIR: Wanda Wiley — Wanda, you sure get plenty of jokes and action in your comedies ; that makes them laugh and when a fellow hears them laugh he knows they are getting a kick out of it. Two reels. — R. Duba, Royal theatre, Kimball, S. D. — General patronage. MISCELLANEOUS ON THE GO: Fair to good. Two reels. — Pace, Bauma & McGrau, Princess theatre, Traer, Iowa. — Small town patronage. WHAT PRICE ORPHAN: Hey Fellas— Like Our Gang comedies, but not as good, yet promise to be good. Two reels. — M. V. Allen, Monarch theatre, Edmonton, Alta., Canada. — Mixed patronage. HIS PREHISTORIC PAST: Charles ChaplinVery funny and enjoyed by the children. — Two reels. — Frank J. Sutter, Lincoln theatre, Milwaukee, Wis. — General patronage. SALVATION BLUES: The old slapstick, but it sure was greeted with the old guffaws. And say, you should bet Cook can dance. Two reels. — C. R. Mapel, Barneys theatre. Point Marion, Pa. Theatres for Sale MOVING PICTURE THEATRE— For sale: Building and equipment. Town three thousand population. Nearest opposition twenty miles. Running six days a week. Liberty Theatre, Amherstburg, Ontario. FOR SALE: Theatre and Apartment in the heart of the Finger Lake Region in New York State near summer resort. Address Box 105, Exhibitors Herald, 407 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois. THEATRE FOR SALE: Nicest small theatre in Illinois. 400 seats. Steam heat. Large stage. New equipment. 1200 population. Address Box 104, Exhibitors Herald, 407 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois. Projector Repairing 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 Spratler, 12-14 E. Ninth Street, Chicago, Illinois. Equipment IP anted WANTED: General Electric Rectifiers in good or bad condition for cash. Preddey, 187 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, Cal. Equipment for Sale FOR SALE: Used Theatre Chairs of all descriptions, immediate shipments. Largest stock of chairs in the West. The Theatre Seating Company, 845 South State St., Chicago, Illinois. WE HAVE a limited number of 54 H.P., 110 Volt, D.C., and 220 Volt, D.C., motors at $5.50 each. One-sixth II. P., same as above, at $6.00 each. First class condition, overhauled. Cash with order. Suitable for operating moving picture machines, rewinding machines, etc. General Distributing Co., Security Storage & Van Bldg., Duluth, Minn. FOR SALE: Two powers 25-55 Rheostats; two 6-A Lamphouses; two Powers D.C. motors; Bargains. Chief projectionist. Strand Theatre, York, Pa. HERE IS YOUR opportunity to equip your theatre with fans at a low price. New 4 blade, Westinghouse ceiling fans, 110 volt, 60 cycle, single phase, at $32.50 each. 16" exhaust fans, capacity 2200 cubic feet of air per minute at $35.00. 18", capacity 3600 cubic feet of air per minute at $45.00. 20", capacity 4400 cubic feet of air per minute at $55.00. The above are new and for 110 or 220 volt, 60 cycle, single phase, AC or DC at the same price. Money back guarantee. General Distribution Co., Security Storage Bldg., Duluth, Minn. FOR SALE: 1,000 heavy fine 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. PEERLESS ARC CONTROLS. Factory Rebuilt, absolutely guaranteed. Bargain. Hertner generator, Double 50 Amp., 220 Volt, 3 Phase. Atlas Moving Picture Company, 538 So. Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. FOR SALE: 2 Simplex latest Style Type S lamphouses, perfect condition. Bargain. Atlas Moving Picture Company, 538 So. Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. 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. 3,500 OPERA CHAIRS: Brand new at give away price. Powers, Motiograph and Simplex machines, compensarcs, fans, Acme, De Vry, suitcase safety projectors. Brand new reproducing Self Player Orchestra Organs on easy terms. We ship anywhere without deposit. Tell us your wants — satisfaction guaranteed. Western Feature Films, the most reliable house in the country, 730 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. FOR SALE: Two 48 in. and two 36 in. ILG Ventilating Fans only used one summer. Smith Electric Co., Bloomington, Indiana. FOR SALE: Universal Camera 400 feet complete, tripod, twin arc, carrying trunks, perfect condition. Write Carolina Film Co., Box 476, Asheboro, N. C. HERE IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY to obtain brand new 5i H.P., 110 volt, 60 cycle, single phase, A.C., brand new motors with pulley at $10.00 each. Cash with order. Will operate rewinding machines, motion picture machines, lathes, grinders, etc. Brand new 1 K.W. Westinghouse, 32 volt light and power generators, ready to run, at $48.00 each. Factory price $78.00. 25% with order, balance C.O.D. Bar gains on electric fans. Largest dealers in new and used motors and generators in the Northwest. Send us your repair work. General Distributing Co., Security Storage & Van Bldg. Duluth, Minn. State Right owners are sweeping the country in a cyclone of profits with “CUSTER’S LAST FIGHT” New five reel edition of the spirit of Pioneer America. The picture that is ropin’ the world with its action. A great epic of the glorious West. Magnificently thrilling. It will put the box office under a shining head of gold. A new line of flashy, attractive advertising available. State Rights now selling WESTERN FEATURE FILMS 730 South Wabash Ave., Chicago, III.