Exhibitors Herald (1927)

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald
Date:
1927
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald (Sep-Dec 1927)
Leaf #:
0001449
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:
September 21, 2023
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December 24, 1927 EXHIBITORS HERALD 67 HOLDING UP SENSATIONALLY “My Blue Heaven” (Leo Feist). NEXT BEST SELLERS “Among My Souvenirs” (DeSylvaBrown-H enderson) . “Song Is Ended ” (Irving Berlin). Charmaine ” (Sherman-Clay). “Did You Mean It?” (Shapiro Bernstein) . “Desert Song’’ (Harms). FOUR WALLS — (Irving Berlin, Inc.) — Another Me and My Shadow. A1 Jolson who started the former song should have no trouble starting this new one. By the way, “Jolson” certainly gave a great performance in the “Jazz Singer,” his first picture. How he sings “Eli Eli.” Billy Rose and Dave Dreyer are his collaborators. * # # KISS BEFORE THE DAWN— (E. B. Marks Music Co.) — This is the theme song of the dramatic novelty "The Spider,” which recently played in Chicago. It’s a waltz by Ray Perkins. * * * OL’ MAN RIVER— (Harms, Inc.)— The hit song of Ziegfeld’s production “The Show Boat,” now playing in New York. Jerome Kern one of America’s greatest musical comedy writers has written the melody to the number and as usual it’s marvelous. Oscar Hammerstein 2nd wrote the lyrics. * * # IT’S IN THE BAG — (Irving Berlin, Inc.)— This is not a song about a magician with rabbits, it’s a hot song reminding one of Yes Sir That’s My Baby. The title page itself is a novelty. A fox trot by Chas. Tobias and A1 Sherman. * * # ’S WONDERFUL — (Harms, Inc.) — One of the big songs from Funny Face. The music is by George Gershwin of Rhapsody in Blue fame. This number proves his versatility. The words are by his brother Ira. What a family ! * * * WHEN I WAS HIKIN’ WITH YOU— (De Sylva Brown & Henderson) — First “Buggy Ride,” then “Automobile,” lately "Aeroplane,” now for a novelty we find two lovers walking. A cute idea with a fox trot melody by Howard Johnson, A1 Sherman and Charles Tobias. * * * DOWN SOUTH— (E. B. Marks Music Co.) — A revised edition of the world famous “Down South.” With proper exploitation should take its place among the big numbers of the day. Arranged as a fox trot. Lyrics by Sigmund Spaeth, music by Wm. H. Myddleton. # * * WITHOUT YOU SWEETHEART— (De Sylva Brown & Henderson) — Buddy De Sylva on his way to the coast visited with me for a few minutes and hummed over this, his latest song and it classes with his best. By the way, this De Sylva boy is a regular fellow and deserves all the success he is getting. Lew Brown and Ray Henderson also helped. & # * WHEN YOU PLAY WITH THE HEART OF A GIRL — (Ted Browne Music Co.) — As the title denotes, it means trouble and heartaches. This song by the writer of “I wish You Were Jealous of Me," is well written as a waltz. Music by Thomas Bruce, words by Earl Haubrich. * # * UNDER THE CLOVER MOON— (Henry Waterson) — Words and music by Ted Healy one of the stars of “Night in Spain.” This number should take the place of this firm’s recent hit “Under the Moon.” It is as good a number. * * * AWAY DOWN SOUTH IN HEAVEN— (Shapiro Bernstein & Co.) — A Dixie song that rates with the best. Already getting a great plug around town. Words by Bud Green, music by Harry Warren. * # * A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year The Same to You MILTON CHARLES Solo Organist ORIENTAL THEATRE, CHICAGO i t jWerrp Cljrtetmag antJ M ?^appp f J^eto pear to £111 Now at the RIALTO THEATRE, JOLIET Solo Organist ' jffi A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to All My Friends g CARME ROMANO « |$ “The Realtor to the Profession” $§ | I Wish to Take This Opportunity to I Extend Season’s Greetings to All ROY DIETRICH % W % (Watch This Space for Important Announcement) ^ Greetings to All Our Friends ^ al MARKELL and FAUN GAY I i “A LAUGH WITH EVERY STEP” f | Featured with JACK PARTINGTON’S “FLORIDA” PUBLIX Unit g ^ HELLER and RILEY are now playing the Direction of MAX TURNER — g ^ B. & K. and L. & T. Chicago theatres. William Morris Agency g 1 J9ulettbe (greetings | JOSEPH ALEXANDER % | Opening as SOLO ORGANIST at the | NEW PUBLIX ALABAMA THEATRE, BIRMINGHAM ^ I do not claim to be America’s youngest organist, but 1 am 20 years old. ^ P. S.— Milton Charles and Preston Sellers can verify this statement. & f$ Many Thanks to Our Many Friends in the Profession for the Kind Courtesies and Cooperation Received During the Past Year DICK MAXWELL & LEE MARJORIE at at at at at at at