Exhibitors Herald (1926)

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald
Date:
1926
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald (Jun-Sep 1926)
Leaf #:
0001002
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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70 EXHIBITORS HERALD August 21, 1926 F. B. O. EGGED ON: Charles Bowes — A different kind of a comedy. A good comedy with lots of laughs. Two reels. — Robert Kessler, Benn theatre, Philadelphia, Pa. — General patronage. FIGHTING HEARTS: Alberta Vaughn— The funniest two reel subjects on the market. Two reels. — G. C. Craddock, Grand theatre, Macon, Mo. — General patronage. THE HURRICANE: Alice Ardell— This was a good comedy with Les Saylor doing quite a few funny stunts in support of Alice Ardell. There is a good wind storm in this which is very realistic.— W. T. Davis & Son, Rialto theatre, Sharon, Wis. — General ptronage. HYPNOTIZED — What I call a darn poor comedy. In fact, no comedy about it. Two reels. — C. S. Watson, Electric theatre, Caldwell, Kan. — General patronage. THE PELICAN’S BILI^Good, and all the Bray cartoons are for that matter. One reel. — C. W. Anderson, Oakdale theatre, Oakdale, Neb. — General patronage. THE TELEPHONE GIRL: Alberta VaughnGoing along in a safe and sane manner and this, the fourth and fifth section, went over as its predecessors. It is very satisfactory. Two reels. — Giacoma Bros., Crystal theatre. Tombstone, Ariz. — General patronage. FOX FOX NEWS — The Eucharistic Congress scenes were much short of what we expected. In fact, so short that very few feet of film were wasted on them and patrons commented on the brevity. Fox sure can gum up your program. — Pace & Bouma, Rialto theatre, Pocahontas, Iowa. — General patronage. IMPERIAL COMEDIES — These comedies are very poor and do not go over here. Badly directed and cheaply made. Two reels. — Giles Master, Strand theatre, Gallup, N. M. — General patronage. VAN BIBBER COMEDIES — These as a rule are good and suitable for all classes. Two reels.— Giles Master, Strand theatre, Gallup, N. M — General patronage. PATHE BUGVILLE FIELD DAY— Not up to usual standard of these Fables.— A. G. Witwer, Grand theatre. Rainier, Ore. — General patronage. CIRCUS FEVER: Our Gang — These kids are always scoring a knockout. Adults go wild over them ; so do the children. Two reels. — Geo. Khattar, Khattar’s theatre, Sydney, N. S., Canada.— General patronage. HOLD EVERYTHING — The best one reel comedy we have played in a long time. One reel. — C. S. Watson, Electric theatre, Caldwell, Kan. — General patronage. I DO: Harold Lloyd — One of Lloyd’s reissues and well worth showing. Played this with “The Torrent” and did nice business. Two reels. — Leo M. Fay, Gem theatre, Socorro, N. Mex. — Small town patronage. IT’S A BEAR: Our Gang — Full of laughs, as usual. The Gang sure do their stuff. These comedies are really funny. We use them as often as possible. Two reels.— Geo. Khattar, Khattar’s theatre, Syndey, N. S., Canada. — General patronage. LAUGHING LADIES: Katherine Grant— A very funny comedy with all star cast. — Bert Silver, Silver Family theatre, Greenville, Mich. — General patronage. THE LION’S WHISKERS— Good comedy. Two reels. — E. D. Luna, Cozy theatre. Wagoner, Okla. — Small town patronage. THE LOVE BUG: Our Gang — Very good comedy. Fun takes place in a beauty shoppe. Two reels.— A. G. Witwer, Grand theatre. Rainier, Ore. — General patronage. MACK SENNETT COMEDIES— Are getting better and better. More stars and better stories. — H. E. Murry, Murray’s theatre, DeFuniak Springs, Fla. — General patronage. MONKEY BUSINESS: Our Gang— A very good Gang comedy. Two reels. — Robert Kessler, Benn theatre, Philadelphia, Pa. — General patronage. PATHE NEWS — Wouldn’t be without a news reel. Have peoeple come particularly for news reel, which I show Sundays. — O. V. Kelly, Badger theatre, Reedsburg, Wis. — General patronage. A PLEASANT JOURNEY: Our Gang— These are always good. Old like them as well as young, but too high on the rent for small towns. Two reels. — Wm. S. Whitfield, Crystal theatre, Peru, Nebr. — General patronage. A RAINY KNIGHT — Would class this as just a fair comedy. Two reels. — A. G. Witwer, Grand theatre. Rainier, Ore. — General patronage. STAGE FRIGHT: Our Gang— A 1923 release. Scene from “The Speeding Venus,” in which Priscilla Dean stars. This Metropolitan production was directed by Robert Thornby for Pro-Dis-Co release. but in good shape and a very good comedy. Two reels. — A. G. Witwer, Grand theatre, Rainier, Ore. — General patronage. WALL STREET BLUES— A good funny comedy.— Bert Silver, Silver Family theatre, Greenville, Mich. — General patronage. WIFE TAMERS: Lionel Barrymore — A knockout of a comedy. A wonderful cast. Everybody liked this one. Two reels. — Robert Kessler, Benn theatre, Philadelphia, Pa. — General patronage. GOOD NIGHT, NURSE: Fair comedy. — Bert Silver, Silver Family theatre, Greenville, Mich. — General patronage. HOT HEELS: Just a comedy. — Bert Silver, Silver Family theatre, Greenville, Mich.— General patronage. LOVES SWEET PIFFLE: Ralph Graves— A good comedy. — Bert Silver, Silver Family theatre, Greenville, Mich. — General patronage. MORE MICE THAN BRAINS: Aesop Fablegood fable. One reel. — William E. Tragsdorf, Trags theatre, Neillsville, Wis. — Small town patronage. PATHE NEWS: The only safe and sane buy on the market today. They are always good. One reel. — A. G. Miller, Lyric theatre, Atkinson, Nebr. — Small town patronage. A PLEASANT JOURNEY: Our Gang— Very good. Two reels. — L. C. Bolduc, Bijou theatre, Conway, N. H. — General patronage. A PUNCH IN THE NOSE: Very good comedy. Two reels. — L. D. Metcalf, Grand theatre. Ash Grove, Mo. — General patronage. SOMEWHERE IN SOMEWHERE: Poor comedy. Failed to produce any laughter. Two reels. — E. D. Luna, Cozy theatre. Wagoner, Okla. — Small town patronage. UNIVERSAL BLUEBIRD COMEDIES — These comedies are fair, some good, some mediocre. One reel. — W. A. Doerschlag, Strand theatre. Ransom, Kans. — Small town patronage. Priscilla Dean in “The Speeding Venus,” with Robert Frazer and Dale Fuller. This is a Metropolitan production released by Pro-Dis-Co. BUSTER’S BUST UP — Very good, as are nearly all Buster Brown comedies. Two reels. — Leo M. Fay, Gem theatre, Socorro, N. Mex. — General patronage. BUSTER’S HEART BEAT — Good as usual. Two reels. — Leo M. Fay, Gem theatre, Socorro, N. Mex. — Small town patronage. BUSTER’S NOSE DIVE: Buster BrownMighty good little comedy with lots of laughs. Two reels. — Wm. S. Whitfield, Crystal theatre, Peru, Nebr. — General patronage. BUSTER’S SKY ROCKET: Arthur TumbleVery good as usual. Two reels. — A. G. Witwer, Grand theatre. Rainier, Ore. — General patronage. BUSTER’S SKY ROCKET— Not up to the standard of other Buster Brown comedies I have played, but as a rule they are good. Two reels. — Leo M. Fay, Gem theatre, Socorro, N. Mex. — Small town patronage. CALIFORNIA HERE WE COME— They sure hurt these comedies by substituting Slim Summerville. Two reels. — A. G. Witwer, Grand theatre. Rainier, Ore. — General patronage. A COLLEGE YELL: Neely Edwards — Fairly good short comedy. One reel. — A. G. Witwer, Grand theatre. Rainier, Ore. — General patronage. CRYING FOR LOVE: Eddie Gordon — These Centuries which we have been getting are pretty simple things. There is only a laugh or two in this one. Two reels. — W. T. Davis & Son, Rialto theatre, Sharon, Wis. — General patronage. EDUCATING BUSTER: Buster Brown— Here is a dandy, clean and lively comedy. These Buster and Tige comedies are all mighty fine stuff. The girl or boy who plays Buster is a mighty pretty clean cut personality. The dog is clever. The comedies are clean and funny. Excellent for the childrden and the adults seem to enjoy them hugely. What a relief to run them after showing some of the smutty ones. Carl, keep them all clean and you will render a great service to the coming generation. — Philip Rand, Rex theatre, Salmon, Idaho. — General patronage. THE EMERGENCY MAN: Edmund CobbGood short western. Two reels. — A. G. Witwer, Grand theatre. Rainier, Ore. — General ptronage. FADE AWAY FOSTER: Special cast— Very good comedy western. Two reels. — A. G. Witwer, Grand theatre. Rainier, Ore. — General patronage. HELP WANTED: Charles Puffy— Fairly good little comedy. One reel. — A. G. Witwer, Grand theatre. Rainier, Ore.— General patronage. THE HONEYMOON SQUABBLE— Just a comedy.— Bert Silver, Silver Family theatre, Greenville, Mich. — General patronage. INTERNATIONAL NEWS— My patrons like this subject, as it is good, depicting lots of news, although I would like it much better if I got it sooner. — W. A. Doerschlag, Strand theatre. Ransom, Kans. — Small town patronage. PAINLESS PAIN: Wanda Wiley— Fair comedy. Two reels. — A. G. Witwer, Grand theatre. Rainier, Ore. — General patronage. PLAYING THE SWELL: Wanda WileyGood comedy. Lots of action and some good laughs. Two reels. — A. G. Witwer, Grand theatre. Rainier, Ore. — General patronage. QUICK ON THE DRAW: Fred Humes— Good action western featurette. Two reels. — A. G. Witwer, Grand theatre. Rainier, Ore. — General patronage. RIDING FOR LOVE: Jack Mower — Good short comedy western that pleased generally. Two reels. — A. G. Witwer, Grand theatre. Rainier, Ore. — General patronage. SAY IT WITH LOVE: Edna Marion — Very good action comedy. Two reels. — A. G. Witwer, Grand theatre. Rainier, Ore. — General patronage. THE SWELL AFFAIR: Arthur Lake — Fair short comedy. One reel — A. G. Witwer, Grand theatre, Rainier, Ore. — General patronage. THERE SHE GOES: Wanda Wiley — This one is better and gives more chance to show her stuff. Two reels. — Leo M. Fay, Gem theatre, Socorro, N. Mex. — Small town patronage. TWIN SISTERS: Wanda Wiley— Nothing much to this one. Come one, Wanda, make them give you good stories, for you can do the acting. Two reels. — Leo M. Fay, Gem theatre, Socorro, N. Mex. — Small town patronage. MISCELLANEOUS MARRIED NEIGHBORS— Good. Two reels.— E. Kuehnle, Crystal theatre, Earlville, La. — Small town patronage. MA’S BETH: Eddie Gribbon — This may get by as a comedy where they never saw any comedies, but our patrons have been in the habit of viewing real comedies and this kind of stuff don’t go with them. Two reels. — W. J. Shoup, DeLuxe theatre, Spearville, Kan. — Small town patronage.