Exhibitors Herald (1926)

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald
Date:
1926
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald (Jun-Sep 1926)
Leaf #:
000362
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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96 EXHIBITORS HERALD July 10, 1926 reels. — c. A. Anglemire, Y. theatre, Nazareth, Pa. — General patronage. HOT FEET: Clift Bowes — A good comedy with plenty of Charleston and comedy. I always get good comedies from Educational. One reel. — R. G. Chamberlin, Popular theatre, St. Cloud, Fla. — General patronage. KID SPEED : Larry Semon — Fair comedy. Two reels. — E. H. Steele, Venice theatre, Nephi, Utah. — General patronage. LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING: Lige Conley— A good comedy. — Bert Silver, Silver Family theatre, Greenville, Mich. — General patronage. NOBODY’S BUSINESS: Lloyd Hamilton— All summed up, it is rotten. Two reels. — Jack Wright, People’s theatre, Port Arthur, Texas. — General patronage. ON EDGE: Lige Conley — Another wow with Lige Conley. This one had ’em on edge of their seats. It certainly was a thriller in the second reel. Two reels. — C. A. Anglemire, Y. theatre, Nazareth, Pa. — General patronage. SPOTLIGHT: Lige Conley — Just another good Mermaid comedy. I can’t say any more about it. Two reels. — C. A. Anglemire, Y. theatre, Nazareth, Pa. — General patronage. F. B. O. ADVENTURES OF MAZIE : Alberta Vaughn No. 10 not as good as some of the previous chapters, although good, but I missed Kit Guard again. That’s why it was not funny enough. Two reels. — R. Duba, Royal theatre, Kimball, S. Dak. — General patronage. HOME SCOUTS: Jimmie Aubrey — Extra good comedy. Two reels. — Nieolaides Bros., American theatre, Scofield, Utah. — Small town patronage. FOX A CLOUDY ROMANCE: A good comedy. Another high and dizzy type. Two reels. — E. H. Steele, Venice theatre, Nephi, Utah. — General patronage. A CLOUDY ROMANCE: A good comedy.— Bert Silver, Silver Family theatre, Greenville, Mich. — General patronage. THE FIGHTING TAILOR: Imperial. Very good. The Jewish boy is fine. One of the best of the year. — S. H. Rich, Rich theatre, Montpelier, Idaho. — General patronage. THE MASKED MARVEL: Sunshine. Extra good, and good business. Two reels. — Nieolaides Bros., American theatre, Scofield, Utah. — Small town patronage. SALUTE: Alice Ardell — Would rate this about the average comedy. There’s quite a little foolishness in it. We have had worse subjects than this. Two reels. — W. T. Davis & Son, Rialto theatre, Sharon, Wis. — General patronage. TRANSIENTS IN ARCADIA: Not so very much to this one ; too dry for a comedy. Two reels. — R. Duba, Royal theatre, Kimball, S. Dak. • — General patronage. PATHE ARE HUSBANDS HUMAN?: Good one-reel comedy, as a filler in. One reel. — G. Gunther, Halfway theatre. Halfway, Mich. — General patronage. BLACK OXFORDS: A good two-reel comedy, more of the slapstick type, but will please. Two reels. — G. Gunther, Halfway theatre. Halfway, Mich. — General patronage. BOYS WILL BE JOYS: Our Gang— The weakest Gang comedy we have had so far. Not a good laugh in it. Two reels. — A. G. Witwer, Grand theatre. Rainier, Ore. — General patronage. BUTTER FINGERS: A fair comedy. Not many laughs. Two reels. — E. H. Steele, Venice theatre, Nephi, Utah. — General patronage. DOG SHY : Charley Chase — Very entertain ing. Okay. Two reels. — M. J. Babin, Fairyland theatre, White Castle, La. — General patronage. EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF: Our GangGot plenty of laughs and everyone enjoyed it. Two reels. — E. H. Steele, Venice theatre, Nephi, Utah. — General patronage. THE GHOST OF FOLLY: Alice Day— A nice little comedy that pleased. Two reels. — M. J. Babin, Fairyland theatre. White Castle, La. — General patronage. IT’S A BEAR: Our Gang — Another good Gang comedy. They’re good any time. Two reels. — G. Gunther, Halfway theatre. Halfway, Mich. — General patronage. NO FATHER TO GUIDE HIM: Charley Chase — Fair comedy. Did not get many laughs. Two reels. — E. H. Steele, Venice theatre, Nephi, Utah. —General patronage. OFFICIAL OFFICERS: Our Gang— These always please, but some are better than others. Margarita Fischer was in Chicago recently with the company making “ Uncle Tom’s Cabin” for Universal. She has the role of “Eliza.” (Herald photo.) Two reels.— Wm. E. Tragsdorf, Trags theatre, Neillsville, Wis. — Small town patronage. OVER THEREABOUTS: Good comedy. Aeroplane stunts and war stuff. Two reels. — A. G. Witwer, Grand theatre. Rainier, Ore. — General patronage. PLAIN CLOTHES: Harry Langdon— Not many laughs. Two reels. — E. H. Steele, Venice theatre, Nephi, Utah. — General patronage. A PUNCH IN THE NOSE: Good. Lots of laughs. Two reels.— Jack Wright, People’s theatre, Port Arthur, Texas. — General patronage. SMITHY: Stan Laurel — A very good comedy. Two reels. — H. C. Mauler, Liberty theatre, Pleasanton, Nebr. — Small town patronage. TELL IT TO A POLICEMAN: Hal Roach — Fair comedy, not anything extra. Two reels. — Nieolaides Bros., American theatre, Scofield, Utah. — Small town patronage. WHEN MEN ARE MEN: Very good fable. Two-thirds reel. — A. G. Witwer, Grand theatre, Rainier, Ore. — General patronage. UNIVERSAL BUSTER’S HUNTING PARTY: Arthur Trimble— Very good comedy. All the Buster Brown comedies have been good that we have had so far. Two reels. — A. G. Witwer, Grand theatre, Rainier, Ore. — General patronage. DESPERATE DAN: Edmund Cobb — Went over fine with “The Slave of Fashion.” Outdoor action and comedy western, a little better than the ones with no comedy in them. It’s good enough. Two reels. — R. Duba, Royal theatre, Kimball, S. Dak. — General patronage. DUMB FRIEND: Arthur Lake — A fairly good little comedy. One reel. — A. G. Witwer, Grand theatre. Rainier, Ore. — General patronage. EIGHTEEN CARAT: Just a comedy. — Bert Silver, Silver Family theatre, Greenville, Mich.— General patronage. FRESH FACES: Walter Hiers — Not so good, but a few laughs. Two reels. — Jack Wright, Lon Chaney and Renee Adoree in a scene from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s "The Black Bird.” People’s theatre. Port Arthur, Texas. — General patronage. GRIDIRON GERTIE: Wanda Wiley— A fairly good Century comedy, if you can call this brand fairly good. This is about the same as the average. Two reels. — W. T. Davis & Son, Rialto theatre, Sharon, Wis. — General patronage. THE GUNLESS BADMAN: Jack Mann— Good action Western featurette. Pleased the fans. Two reels. — A. G. Witwer, Grand theatre, Rainier, Ore. — General patronage. HER LUCKY LEAP: We are playing all of the Universal short subjects. We have a Complete Service Contract and use all comedies and Westerns. Sorry to say, but we can’t say very much good for Century comedies. They do not get any laughs in our theatre. Two reels. — L. J. Bennett, Liberty theatre. Mason City, 111. — General patronage. LIFE’S GREATEST THRILLS: This short subject surprised me. It’s getting old but it is very good. By all means play it. — S. H. Rich, Rich theatre, Montpelier, Idaho. — General patronage. MIN’S HOUSE ON THE CLIFF: A funny Gump. — Bert Silver, Silver Family theatre, Greenville, Mich. — General patronage. MORTGAGED AGAIN: Arthur Lake— Here is another good one from Arthur that keeps you guessing and smiling 'till the last end. One reel. — R. Duba, Royal theatre, Kimball, S. Dak.— General patronage. OFFICER THIRTEEN: Eddie Gordon— Can’t give this much. Two reels. — Smithey & Shults, Rialto theatre, Hammon, Okla. — General patronage. OH! BUSTER: The Brown comedies would be a little better if I could get a good print, but they don’t give me one, so it sure don’t pay to play them with poor prints. Two reels. — R. Duba, Royal theatre, Kimball, S. Dak. — -General patronage. ONE WILD TIME: Pee Wee Holmes— As usual, these are very good. A Western comedy. Two reels. — A. G. Witwer, Grand theatre, Rainier, Ore. — General patronage. ONE WILD TIME: Seemed to please everyone Two reels. — N. Clabeck, Auditorium theatre, Nappanee, Ind. — General patronage. RAISING CAIN: Pretty good comedy of the speed age, flapper driving car over policemen, knock down phone posts and “Raising Cain.” Two reels. — G. Gunther, Halfway theatre. Halfway, Mich. — General patronage. RIDIN’ FOR LOVE: Mustang Western — This two-reel Western is as good as a lot of five reelers which we have wished off on us. — Wm. E. Tragsdorf, Trags theatre, Neillsville, Wis. — Small town patronage. STEPPING SOME : Baby Peggy — A good comedy for a change, but don’t play ’em to close together or they’ll tire. Two reels. — G. Gunther, Halfway theatre. Halfway, Mich. — General patronage. A SWELL AFFAIR: Arthur Lake— Quite a few laughs in it. One reel. — Wm. E. Tragsdorf, Trags theatre, Neillsville, Wis. — Small town patronage. THERE SHE GOES: Wanda Wiley— Fair comedy. Two reels. — E. H. Steele, Venice theatre, Nephi, Utah. — General patronage. TOO MANY BABIES: Good comedy. Two reels. — A. G. Witwer, Grand theatre. Rainier, Ore. — General patronage. YEARNING FOR LOVE: Wanda Wiley— About up to usual standard of Century comedies. A fairly good comedy. Two reels. — A. G. Witwer, Grand theatre. Rainier, Ore. — General patronage. YEARNING FOR LOVE: Wanda Wiley— A very poor two-reel Century comedy. Not a laugh during the two reels. — C. McDonough, Auditorium theatre, Libertyville, 111. — Small town patronage. MISCELLANEOUS THE COVERED SCHOONER: Monty Banksgood comedy. Two reels. — E. H. Steele, Venice theatre, Nephi, Utah. — General patronage. TUNE UP: Charles Puffy — Good average onereel comedy. — A. G. Witwer, Grand theatre, Rainier, Ore. — General patronage. TANGLE WIVES: Very good comedy. Most Lightening comedies we have received have been good as any, and lost much less. Two reels. — Stoddard Bros., Rex theatre, Madisonville, Tex. — General patronage. WILD CAT MILLIE: Fair. Two reels.— H. I. Ramsden, San Juan theatre, Friday Harbor, Wash. — Small town patronage.