Exhibitors Herald (1926)

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Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald
Date:
1926
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1926-Mar 1927)
Leaf #:
000628
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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64 EXHIBITORS HERALD January 22, 1927 UNSEEN ENEMIES: A1 Hoxi«^50%. Good. You can buy this one right and it sure will please. Not put out by a big company but pleased my patrons as well as “Chip of the Flying U.” Played December 4. Five reels. — A. K. Haynes, Community theatre, Razor, Tex. — General patronage. Short Features EDUCATIONAL CLOSE SHAVES: Johnny Arthur — Another good one from Educational. This firm seems to consistently give us good comedies. Two reels. — Leslie Hables, Reel Joy theatre, King City, California.— Small town patronage. COOL OFF: Anne Cornwall — No use 6aying anything about the Educational two reelers, as they all are good. Two reels. — Leslie Hables, Reel Joy theatre, King City, California. — Small town patronage. FELIX DOPES IT OUT: Felix the Cat— This is pretty good. One reel. — Mrs. Hulda J. Green, Greenriver, Utah. — General patronage. FELIX IN TULIP TIME: Felix out in Holland. Real cute and funny. — Mrs. Richard A. Preuss, Arvada theatre, Arvada. Colo. — Small town patronage. JELLY FISH : A funny comedy. Two reels. — Bert Silver, Silver Family theatre, Greenville, Mich. — General patronage. LOVE GOOFY: Funny. Two reels. — R. B. Maxwell, Illinois theatre, Sullivan, 111. — General patronage. MOVIE LAND: Lupino Lane — Another good one from this bird. Sure delivers the goods. Two reels. — Leslie Hables, Reel Joy theatre. King City, California. — Small town patronage. MUCH MYSTERY : George Davis — There was plenty of mystery and slapstick in this and with the traps working right should go over big. Two reels. — Leslie Hables, Reel Joy theatre. King City, California. — Small town patronage. SCRAMBLED YEGGS: Felix — The best Felix of late. One reel. — Mrs. Richard A. Preuss, Arvada theatre, Arvada, Colo. — General patronage. SLIPPERY FEET: Bobby Vernon — Above the average. Two reels. — R. B. Maxwell, Illinois theatre, Sullivan, 111. — General patronage. TEACHER-TEACHER: Lloyd Hamilton — A very good slapstick comedy that pleased the bunch. Two reels. — Leslie Hables, Reel Joy theatre. King City, California. — Small town patronage. TIME FLIES: Lupino Lane — Very good comedy. Two reels. — Homer P. Morley, Princess theatre, Buchanan, Mich. — Small town patronage. WHO HIT ME: A1 St. John — This is another good comedy from Al. It seems as though he is making all good comedies lately. Two reels.— Wilcox & Miller, Lake View theatre. Lake View, la. — Small town patronage. WILD AND WOOZY : Jimmie Adams — Pleased the few who came in, but can’t get them in these days. Two reels. — Leslie Hables. Reel Joy theatre, King City, California. — Small town patronage. FILM BOOKING OFFICES ADORABLE DORA: No good whatsoever. Joe Rock always sent me a good one so far, but this one has nothing to it. Play it and get it over with. Two reels.— Rudolf Duba, Royal theatre, Kimball, S. D. — General patronage. AMAZING MAZIE: Alberta Vaughn — This is the first of “The Adventures of Mazie” series. It’s not so funny but perhaps when we get farther along it will be better. Two reels. — W. T. Davis & Son, Rialto theatre, Sharon, Wis. — General patronage. BILL GRIMM’S PROGRESS: “Where There’s A Bill.” Minus Miss Vaughn. I really believe Alberta is better for this series than Miss Morris, Jack Luden is sure okay for the leading man. — Mrs. Richard A. Preuss, Arvada theatre, Arvada, Colo. — Small town patronage. THE HEAVY PARADE: Three Fat Men— This is the best of the Fat Men Comedies we have used. The war scenes kept our patrons in an uproar. Two reels. — W. J. Shoup, De Luxe theatre, Spearville, Kans. — Small town patronage. THE HEAVY PARADE: Three Fat Men— This comedy sure got the laughs. Two reels. — • Mrs. Richard A. Preuss, Arvada theatre, Arvada, Colo. — Small town patronage. THE MIDNIGHT SON: “Bill Grimm’s Progress.” Here’s one of the series that’s a knockout. Cooke and Kit are as good a team as there is to be found. Two reels. — Mrs. Richard A. Preuss, Arvada theatre, Arvada, Colo. — Small town patronage. PIG’S CURLY TAIL: Bray Cartoon— These cartoons are always a good filler and they are good too. One reel. — Mrs. Richard A. Preuss, Arvada theatre, Arvada, Colo. — Small town patronage. THE VULGAR BOATMAN: Three Fat Men— This one not as good as "The Heavy Fullback” or “The Heavy Parade.” Good. Two reels. — Mrs. Richard A. Preuss, Arvada theatre, Arvada, Colo. — Small town patronage. WEDDING DAZE: Three Fat Men — This is good enough, but not as good as some of the others I have played, but will pass. Two reels. — Rudolf Duba, Royal theatre, Kimball, S. D. — General patronage. A WILD ROOMER: Charley Bowers — Something different in comedies is the Whirlwind series. People inquire how it’s done, so these comedies surely interest them. Two reels. — Mrs. Richard A. Preuss, Arvada theatre, Arvada, Colo. — Small town patronage. FOX BACK TO MOTHER: Kathryn Perry — These O’Henry’s may get the laughs somewhere, but not from my patronage. The only noise we heard during the 25 minutes required to run it was a baby crying — cause unknown. Two reels. — T. A. Shea, Palace theatre, McGehee, Ark. — Neighborhood patronage. FROM THE CABBY’S SEAT: Just fair, that’s all. Two reels. — Rudolf Duba, Royal theatre, Kimball, S. D. — General patronage. THE HONEYMOON HOSPITAL: Imperial— A fair comedy. Two reels. — Bert Silver, Silver Family theatre, Greenville, Mich. — General patronage. THE MAD RACER : Earle Foxe — It’s a knockout from Earle Foxe. Just as good as one can expect. Kept them* in an uproar most of the time. Two reels. — Rudolf Duba, Royal theatre, Kimball, S. D. — General patronage. PAWNSHOP POLITICS: Imperial comedy— This is a very weak comedy. Hard to get a laugh. Two reels. — A. C. Digney, Peerless theatre, Hartney, Man., Canada. — General patronage. A RARE BID: Just a comedy and did not raise many laughs. That shows it not so very good. Two reels. — Rudolf Duba, Royal theatre, Kimball, S. D. — General patronage. TOO MANY RELATIVES: The last under contract, thank God ! Two reels. — R. B. Maxwell, Illinois theatre, Sullivan, 111. — General patronage. PATHE THE BIG TOWN: Our Gang — Well liked and has many laughs. Too many good things to tell about. Play it and see for yourself. Two reels. — O. A. Fosse, Community theatre, Ridgeway, la. — Small town patronage. CIRCUS FEVER: Our Gang — The poorest of the Gang, I’ve ever shown. Nothing to it and disappointed by patrons, as they expected something better from the Gang. Two reels. — A. C. Digney, Peerless theatre, Hartney, Man., Canada. — General patronage. FLAMING FLAPPERS: There is a French maid in this that will please send her photo to the Rex theatre under special delivery postage. Mr. Rand is still living. Here is action, detail, actors enough for 20 comedies packed tight into one. How Pathe comedies have improved in the last year. Hal Roach’s especially. They have left Mack Sennett’s by a mile and are fast gaining on Our Gang. Stay with it, Hal 1 — Philip Rand, Rex theatre, Salmon, Idaho. — General patronage. ISN’T LOVE CUCKOO?: Not as good as the most of Pathe’s releases. Two reels. — Homer P. Morley, Princess theatre, Buchanan, Mich. — Small town patronage. MASKED MAMAS: Mack Sennett — No good for any class of audience. Too much booze and night life stuff. — A. C. Digney, Peerless theatre, Hartney, Man., Canada. — General patronage. RAGGEDY HORSE: Mabel Normand — One of the best comedies we ever played. Three reels. — Bert Silver, Silver Family theatre, Greenville, Mich. — General patronage. SAY IT WITH BABIES: Glen Tryon— I notice some exhibitors knocked this, but I fail to see why. My patrons sure laughed over this one. It’s a real good comedy. Two reels. — A. C. Digney, Peerless theatre, Hartney, Man., Canada. — General patronage. SCARED STIFF: Lupino Lane — Very good comedy. Ghosts, etc. Two reels. — Wilcox & Miller, Lake View theatre. Lake View, la. — Small town patronage. UNCLE TOM’S UNCLE: Our Gang— This was a good comedy. Two reels. — Mrs. Hulda J. Green, Greenriver, Utah. — General patronage. UNCLE TOM’S UNCLE: Our Gang— Good, comedy. Played Xmas day. Two reels. — E. D. Luna, Cosy theatre. Wagoner, Okla. — Small tow*, patronage. UNIVERSAL AND GEORGE DID: One of the “Let George Do It” series and all that we have run so far were good. Two reels. — Mrs. Richard A. Preuss, Arvada theatre, Arvada, Colo. — Small town patronage. ANDY’S LION TALE: Joe Murphy — Positively the funniest comedy I have seen in years. I had to go up in the booth and “call down” our operator three times for laughing so hard because of possessing a “regular” laugh. Patrons went out complaining their sides hurt and really believe they were complaining. Two reels. — Herbert J. Thachet, Lyric theatre, Abilene, Kans. — General patronage. A BIG SURPRISE: Joe Murphy — The kiddies think he’s great, but the older folks don’t seem to comment either way. This is a funny one. Two reels. — Mrs. Richard A. Preuss, Arvada theatre, Arvada, Colo. — Small town patronage. BUSTER’S GIRL FRIEND: Arthur TrimbleDandy comedy for all, but especially suited for children. Two reels. — Homer P. Morley, Princess theatre, Buchanan, Mich. — Small town patronage. BUSTER’S HUNTING PARTY: Arthur Trimble — All the Buster Brown comedies we have used have been good. Two reels. — W. J. Shoup, De Luxe theatre, Spearvile, Kans. — Small town patronage. BUSTER’S MIX UP: Tige, Buster and Mary Jane a good trio to make people laugh. Kids are crazy over these youngsters, and that sure includes Tige. Grownups always make remarks of a good comedy when we show a Buster Brown. Two reels. — Mrs. Richard A. Preuss, Arvada theatre, Arvada, Colo. — Small town patronage. CLOSE CALL: Joe Murphy — A good Gump comedy. Two reels. — -Bert Silver, Silver Family theatre, Greenville, Mich. — General patronage. DON’T BE A DUMMY: Arthur Lake— Very good from Arthur. It sure started them roaring when Arthur was undressing the wooden model and Elsie Farron saw him through the window. Good, I say. One reel. — Rudolf Duba, Royal theatre, Kimball, S. D. — General patronage. HELPFUL AL: Rather poorer than the average comedy. Laughs are hard to find in it. Two reels. — T. E. Hopkins, The Hopkins theatre. Cotter, Ark. — General patronage. HER LUCKY LEAP: Wanda Wiley— Just an ordinary comedy. Two reels. — C. E. Hopkins, The Hopkins theatre. Cotter, Ark. — General patronage. THE HORSE LAUGH: Charles Puffy— A few laughs in this and I believe my patrons liked it. One reel. — Minnie M. Schnoor, Paramount theatre, Stapleton, Neb. — Small town patronage. INTERNATIONAL NEWS: No. 102. An exceptionally good newsreel. Not any queen, king or princess shots in this, and that’s what the people don’t care to see. One reel. — Mrs. Richard A. Preuss, Arvada theatre, Arvada, Col. — Small town patronage. IT’S ALL OVER WORK: Neely EdwardsPretty nice little one reeler. The boxing match is a new one, and when Neely gave a smell of his glove to the opponent the house just made a great big row, so must have enjoyed it. One reel. — Rudolf Duba, Royal theatre, Kimball, S. D. — General patronage. JANE’S PREDICAMENT: Wanda WileyPretty good comedy but Miss Wiley is by no means a great laugh producer. Two reels. — Mrs. Richard A. Preuss, Arvada theatre, Arvada, Colo. — Small town patronage. JANE’S PREDICAMENT: This is the weakest comedy I have had from Universal for some months. The 1927 lineup seems to be lots better than their last season’s two reelers, but this is a throwback. — Chas. Lee Hyde, Grand theatre, Pierre, S. D. — General patronage. JANE’S TROUBLES: Wanda Wiley— A regular Wiley comedy. Two reels. — Bert Silver, Silver Family theatre, Greenville, Mich. — General patronage. HEN PUNCHERS OF PIPEROCK: Two reel Western with some real laughs in it and good filler for a society drama. — Chas. Lee Hyde, Grand theatre, Pierre, S. D. — General patronage. TOO MANY BABIES: One awful scene in this that made everyone wish to sink through the floor in shame. Some of us fellows’ morals are not very far removed from the vile monkey stage after all. — Philip Rand, Rex theatre, Salmon, Idaho. — General patronage. WHEN EAST MEETS WEST: Just so much junk — nothing to them. Two reels. — Leslie Hables,