Exhibitors Herald and Moving Picture World (Jan-Mar 1928)

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald and Moving Picture World
Date:
Jan-Mar 1928
Author:
Quigley Publishing Company
Publisher:
Chicago, Quigley Publishing Company
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald and Moving Picture World (Jan-Mar 1928)
Leaf #:
000361
Language:
English
Collection:
Early Cinema and Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
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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January 28, 1928 EXHIBITORS HERALD ami MOVING PICTURE WOK I I) rough. Sold to us as a special. Eight reels. — G. Carey, Strand theatre. Paris, Ark. — General patron age. State Rights DAME CHANCE: Robert Fraser— 40%. January 8. Good chance to show your people somethiing clean and interesting. Very, very good, and I am glad that some of the producers got enough talent to keep the shows clean and that we exhibitors don't have to hide when the crowd goes out. With show6 like this we can always face our audience and expect them to come back again. Seven reels. — Rudolf Duba, Royal theatre, Kimball, S. D. — General patronage. DEMPSEY-TUNNEY FIGHT: October 23 — Every Dempsey fan said Tunney was knocked out in 7th round. The 7th round in slow motion showed it plainly. Tunney fans say slow motion showed Tunney could have got up on his feet at count of three ,so that's that. Three reels. — V. E. Chamberlin, Chamberlin theatre, Elkhorn, Neb. — General patronage. DEVIL DOGS, OLD CODE, THE SLAVER: Special cast — They are all too bad for words, last two Curwood's series wonderful material wasted. Six reels. — George Marlow, Washington theatre, Atoka. Okla. — Small town patronage. Short Subjects EDUCATIONAL BRAIN STORMS: Dandy comedy which added to our program the laughs. Two reek. — Rudolf Duba, Royal theatre, Kimball, S. D.— General patronage. IN THAT BULL: This is a funny one. Two reels. — Bert 9ilver, Silver Family theatre, Greenville, Mich. — General patronage. PLUMB DUMB: Funny comedy. Two reels.— Bert Silver, Silver Family theatre, Greenville, Mich. — General patronage. SOMEBODY'S FAULT: Lloyd Hamilton — Good comedy, had them going throughout the full program. Two reels. — Rudolf Duba, Royal theatre, Kimball, S. D. — General patronage. FBO BEAUTY PARLOR SERIES: By all means book these. They are real comedy. Two reels. — L. W. Bagwell, Crystal theatre, Oakman, Ala. — General patronage. FLESHY DEVILS: Three Fat Boys— These fat boys seem to get the laughs. This comedy is quite amusing. Two reels. — A. G. Witwer, Grand theatre. Rainier, Ore. — General patronage. MICKEY'S ELEVEN: Another one that; will get results. — L. W. Bagwell, Crystal theatre, Oakman, Ala. — General patronage. MICKEY'S PALS: Mickey— Another Our Gang bunch, but good. Two reels. — L. W. Bagwell, Crystal theatre, Oakman, Ala. — General patronage. MIDNIGHT SUN: This is a good comedy. Two reels. — Bert Silver, Silver Family theatre, Greenville, Mich. — General patronage. FOX FOX VARIETY: Best one-reel fillers we ever used. One reel. — O. A. Fosse, Community theatre. Ridgeway, la. — Small town patronage. METRO-GOLD WYN-MAYER AFRICAN ADVENTURE: Good. One reel.— R. Pfeiffer, Princess theatre, Chilton, Wis. — Small town patronage. BUFFALO BILL'S LAST FIGHT: Very good two reel picture in techni-color. Two reels. — R. Pfeiffer, Princess theatre, Chilton, Wis. — Small town patronage. DOG HEAVEN: Our Gang— Here is one of those kind that pleases the old as well as the young. I never have had any bad reports on the "Gang Comedies." Two reels. — R. A. Shobe, Strande and Lyric theatres, Monticello, Ind. — Neighborhood patronage. FIGHT FOR LIFE: Good. One reel.— R. Pfeiffer, Princess theatre, Chilton, Wis. — Small town patronage. LION HUNT: Interesting reel. One reel.— R. Pfeiffer, Princess theatre, Chilton, Wis. — Small town patronage. SOARING WINGS: Interesting subject. Pleased. Two-thirds reel. — A. G. Witwer, Grand theatre. Rainier, Ore. — General patronage. STING OF STINGS: Charley Chase— Very good comedy. Pleased the kids especially. Two reels. — A. G. Witwer, Grand theatre. Rainier, Ore. — General patronage. SUGAR DADDIES: Dandy comedy and the fun was all over the house. Two reels. — Rudolf Duba, Royal theatre, Kimball, S. D. — General patronage. WHAT EVERY ICE MAN KNOWS: Special cast — This kind of comedies would build up the business and this is the first good one I got from Metro. This one was better than the others. Two reels.— Rudolf Harry Taylor of 'U9 Was Exhibitor with Father 20 Years Ago HARRY TAYLOR is a veteran in the business and yet he doesn't look it. The Kansas City manager for Universal started out with his father twenty years ago. They were one of the two first suburban exhibiting units in that city, and were one of Carl Laemmle's first customers there, operating for a number of years. About twelve years ago Taylor left the exhibition field and became affiliated with the Standard Flm Company, an independent film exchange in Kansas City. From that position he went to Fox and then to Pathe as city salesman. After three years he became assistant manager and then manager of the branch. He held that post for about two years and resigned to go into the stateright business for himself, handling the states of Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa on "The County Fair." After the playing of this picture, he associated himself with Mr. Harding and Phil Ryan in the formation of Capitol Enterprises. Resigning from that organization he became connected with Producers Distributing Corporation and from there went to his present position as manager of the Kansas City branch of Universal. Kimball, S. D.— General pat Harry Taylor Duba, Royal theatre, ronage. PARAMOUNT THE FANTASY: Some of my patrons asked me what I was trying to hand them. I told them I did not know. I think Paramount just slipped another joker in on us. Two reels.— R. A. Shobe, Strand and Lyric theatres, Monticello, Ind.— General patronage. FRENCH LUCK: Fair. Two reels.— R. Pfeiffer, Princess theatre, Chilton. Wis.— Small town patronage. KRAZY KAT: Cartoon— Have played several and all have been good. Better than "Felix the Cat." One reel. — P. G. Naughan, Sun theatre, Kansas City. Mo. — -Neighborhood patronage. PARAMOUNT NEWS: Just started this one and first issue, No. 43, looked all O. K. One reel.— P. G. Naughan, Sun theatre, Kansas City, Mo.— Neighborhood patronage. PARAMOUNT NEWS: Good news reel, bought right and well liked. One reel.— George E. Hall, Rialto theatre, Franklin, Neb.— General patronage. SHORT SOCKS: Bobby Vernon — Dandy comedy. It is a pretty long time since we saw Bobby, and he sure made a good one in "Short Socks." Two reels. —Rudolf Duba, Royal theatre, Kimball. S. D.— General patronage. PATHE CATALINA, HERE I COME: A good comedy. Two reels. — Bert Silver, Silver Family theatre, Greenville, Mich. — General patronage. CATALINA, HERE I COME: Fair. Two reels.— R. Pfeiffer, Princess theatre, Chilton. Wis. — Small town patronage. COLLEGE KIDDO: Good. R. Pfeiffer, Princess theatre, Chilton, Wis. — Small town patronage. CURED IN THE EXCITEMENT: A good funny comedy. Two reel6. — Bert Silver. Silver Family theatre, Greenville, Mich. — General patronage. DUCK SOUP: A fair comedy. Two reels.— Bert Silver, Silver Family theatre, Greenville, Mich. — General patronage. EVE'S LOVE LETTER: Agnes Ayres— A very good comedy. Two reels. — R. Pfeiffer, Princess theatre, Chilton, Wis. — Small town patronage. FLUTTERING HEARTS: Charley Chase— Good. One reel. — R. Pfeiffer, Princess theatre, Chilton, Win. — Small town patronage. FORGOTTEN SWEETIES: Good. Two reels.— R. Pfeiffer, Princess theatre, Chilton, Wis. — Small town patronage. GLORIOUS FOURTH: Our Gang— Good. Two reels. — R. Pfeiffer, Princess theatre, Chilton, Wis. — Small town patronage. HON. MR. BUGGS: Fair. Two reels. — R. Pfeiffer, Princess theatre, Chilton, Wis. — Small town patronage. PASS THE DUMPUNGS: Eddie Quillan — A good comedy with good cast. Eddie Quillan made them laugh from start to finish. He's geting very popular in this town ; patrons ask for more Quillan pictures. — K. Vaveris, Grand theatre, Mt. Pleasant, Pa. — General patronage. PATHE NEWS: Don't make better news than this. — P. G. Naughan, Sun theatre, Kansas City, Mo.-Neighborhood patronage. SATURDAY AFTERNOON: Harry Langdon — Good. Two reels. — R. Pfeiffer, Princess theatre, Chilton, Wis. — Small town patronage. SMALL TOWN PRINCESS: Good. Two reels.— R. Pfeiffer, Princess theatre, Chilton, Wis. — Small town patronage. SMITH'S CUSTOMER: Good. Two reels. — R. Pfeiffer, Princess theatre, Chilton, Wis. -Small town patronage. SMITH'S PETS: A fair comedy, but why. oh. why, do they have to pull the pants off of a baby to try and make someone laugh ? Had another Smith comedy some time ago with the same gag in it. Two reels. — John Cosner, Sun theatre, Sargent, Neb. — Small town patronage. TEN YEARS OLD: Our Gang— About the funniest "Our Gang" I've ever played and I've played 'em all. Two reels. — P. G. Vaughan, Sun theatre, Kansas City, Mo. -Neighborhood patronage. TIRED BUSINESS MEN: Our Gang— A very good Gang comedy. Two reels. — R. Pfeiffer, Princess theatre, Chilton, Wis. — Small town patronage. WHAT WOMEN DID FOR ME: Charley Chase— An excellent comedy which pleased more and created more talk than most features. It's very spicy, but sure makes them laugh. Two reels. — R. Pfeiffer, Princess theatre, Chilton, Wis. — Small town patronage. UNIVERSAL BUSTER COME ON: Arthur Trimble — A good comedy. Seemed to please all. Two reels. — A. G. Witwer, Grand theatre, Rainier, Ore. — General patronage. JANE'S PREDICAMENT: Wanda Wiley— Good comedy and when Wanda plays you can " always expect some speedy entertainment. Two reels. — Rudolf Duba, Royal theatre. Kimball. S. D.— General patronage. KEEPING IN TRIM: Very good. This is one of the "Keeping Up with the Jones" comedies. The fir6t we've had, and if the rest are as good will be well pleased. Two reels. — A. G. Witwer, Grand theatre, Rainier, Ore. — General patronage. NEVER AGAIN: Andy Gump— Extra good, kept the crowd laughing. Two reels. — O. M. Rolo, High School theatre. Sun City, Kan. — Rural patronage. A RUN FOR HIS MONEY: Arthur Lake— Dandy comedy and Arthur surely puts in plenty of excitement. One reel. — Rudolph Duba, Royal theatre, Kimball, S. D. — General patronage. SNOOKUMS ASLEEP: Newlywed comedy— Just fair Two reels. — K. R. Smith, Rialto theatre, Stromsburg, Neb. — Small town patronage. SNOOKUMS' TOOTH: The bunk. This series of comedies very poor. Our patrons pan them. — Philip Rand, Rex theatre, Salmon, Idaho. — General patronage. SODAS AND SHEBAS: Arthur Lake— If they make these new serials as good as the one reelei-s they sure will have dandies. Best one reeler I had for a long time. One reel. — -Rudolph Duba, Royal theatre, Kimball. S. D. — General patronage. TROLLEY TROUBLES: Oswald, the RabbhV-A cartoon comedy, very good — A. G. Witwer, Grand theatre, Rainier, Ore. — General patronage. MISCELLANEOUS PLAY BALL: Very poor comedy. Two reels. — Andrew Rapp, Theatorium theatre, Emlenton, Pa. — General patronage. Milder Is Salesmanager (Special to Exhibitors Herald and Moving Picture World) NEW YORK, Jan. 24.— Max Milder has been named central salesmanager for Warner Brothers, and will have his headquarters at the home office. Agfa Raw Film Co. Moves (Special to Exhibitors Herald and Moving Picture World) NEW YORK, Jan. 24.— The Agfa Raw Film Corporation has moved from 209 West 38th street to Room 600, 1600 Broadway.