Exhibitors Herald and Moving Picture World (Apr-Jun 1929)

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Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald and Moving Picture World
Date:
Apr-Jun 1929
Publisher:
[Chicago, Quigley publishing company]
Volume:
Exhibitors herald world
Leaf #:
00064
Language:
English
Subjects:
motion pictures, Motion pictures -- Periodicals
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System and Early Cinema
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Library of Congress, MBRS, Moving Image Section
Sponsor:
Library of Congress, Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division
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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48 EXHIBITORS HERALD and MOVING PICTURE WORLD April 7, 1928 BURNING DAYLIGHT: Milton Sills— The best that Sills has made in many moons. More like this •and he may be able to stage a comeback. — Russell Armentrout, K. P. theatre, Pittsfield, 111. — General patronage. THE WAGON SHOW: Ken Maynard— 80%. February 25. Here's another pretty good one from Maynard, but why do they insist on making circus pictures. When they have a good Western star why don't they leave him where he belongs. — B. E. Parsons, State theatre, Springfield, Minn. — General patronage. THE WAGON SHOW: Ken Maynard— This is the best yet from Ken Maynard, it gives him a chance to show his circus experience. It's loaded with action from start to finish. — Wilcox and Miller, Lakeview theatre, Lakeview, la. — General patronage. RED RAIDERS: Ken Maynard— 75%. March 17. This is an extra good entertainment. Story, history, star great and cast fine. Better than some specials we have played at high rental. — Bert Silver, Silver Family theatre, Greenville, Mich. — General patronage. RED RAIDERS: Ken Maynard— March 9-10. Where you have Maynard, you have the cream of the Western stars. He can't be beat. 'Nuf sed I — Guy Loudermilk, Fairy theatre, Nappanee, Ind. — General patronage. FLYING ROMEOS: Murray-Sidney50%. March 2. Another good comedy by Murray and Sidney. My house was in an uproar and I have found their comedies about the best on the market. Six reels. — ^W. T. Biggs, Adair theatre, Adair, la. — General Iiatronagre, THE CHASER: Harry Langdon— 50%. March 15-16. This is the best Langdon picture since "The Strong Man." There are a good number of laughs in it. There are a couple of sequences that didn't hardly need to be put into a picture such as the castor oil gag and the kissing scenes. Nevertheless they are about the biggest laugh getters so I guess they deserve a place somewhere. Six reels. — Homer P. Morley, Princess theatre, Buchanan, Mich. — Small town patronage. THE CHASER: Harry Langdon— 50%. February 23. Would have made a good three reel subject but had no excuse for being so long about nothing. Six reels. — W. G. Wright, Colonial theatre, Troy, Mo.— General patronage. THE MAD HOUR: Sally O'Neil— 80%. March 3. One of the best this year. It is a natural, and modem. Not good for children. Seven reels. — Aug. Berkholtz, Mermac theatre. West Bend, Wis. — General patronage. THE MAD HOUR: Sally O'Neil— 60%. March 7. This one will please the young showgoers and it is good. I had many comments on it. Seven reels. — W. T. Biggs, Adair theatre, Adair, la. — General patronage. THE MAD HOUR: Sally O'Neil— Personally I thought this was great, but I found out later that a helluvalot didn't. — Russell Armentrout, K. P. theatre. Pittsfield, 111. — General patronage. THE NOOSE: Richard Barthelmess— 55%. February 10. A picture that has a strong heart appeal. Wonderful in every respect. — W. G. Wright, Colonial theatre, Troy, Mo. — General patronage. VALLEY OF THE GLA.NTS: Milton Sills— 85%. February 26-27. This is the best Sills we have had in many months. Very good settings and lots of action. Seven reels. — B. R. Parsons, State theatre, Springfield, Minn. — General patronage. HER WILD OAT: Colleen Moore— 79%. March 1ft. Clever comedy, well directed and she brings the crorwd. — E. N. McFarland, Pinegrove theatre. Port Huron, Mich. — Suburban patronage. HER WILD OAT: Colleen Moore-^5%. February 27-28-29. Not as good as Colleen can make them, but fair entertainment. Patrons seemed to like it, ajid did fair business. Seven reels. — ^S. B. Kennedy, Central theatre, Selkirk, Man., Canada. — Small town patronage. HER WILD OAT: Colleen Moore— This is a comedy knockout and it brought us the best crowd we have had all winter in spite of bad weather. It pleases and satisfies everyone. Colleen never fails at the box office. She's as sure as money in government bonds. — Wilcox and Miller, Lakeview theatre, Lakeview, la. — General patronage. HER WILD OAT: Colleen Moore— March 4-5. Her poorest picture ; my i)eople disappointed. — E. T. Dunlap, Dunlap theatre, Hawarden, la. — General patronage. HER WILD OAT: Colleen Moore— February 27. A disappointment to me and to my patrons. I advertised it big as I do all Colleen Moore's pictures, but It is, in my opinion, one of her poorest pictures.— Guy B. Amis, Princess theatre, Lexington, Tenn. — Small town patronage. HER WILD OAT: Colleen Moore— March 11-12. This is one of Colleen Moore's poorest pictures. No drawing power. This was the first Moore picture that didn't make any money for me. Little Colleen tries hard enough but she just can't get started right ; it seems like something is lacking. Print good, photography good. Seven reels. — P. G. Held, Strand theatre, Griswold, la. — Neighborhood patronage. THE DEVIL'S SADDLE: Ken Maynard— 20%. January 5. A good Western that pleased. Tarzan is sure there with the personality. Would advise any small town to run these First National Westerns. Six reels. — E. J. Williams, Tivoli theatre, Knoxville, III. — General patronage. SUBWAY SADIE: Dorothy Mackaill— 28%. Jannuary 11-12. A nice little feature, nothing big, but will go over on bargain nights. Jack Mulhall good. Seven reels. — E. J. Williams, Tivoli theatre, Knoxville, III. — General patronage. NAUGHTY BUT NICE: Colleen Moore— 80%. February 25. Pleased everyone. Best house since last December. How about a nice picture for this report. Colleen ? Seven reels. — B. Hollenbeck, Rose and Liberty theatres, Sumas and Lynden, Wash. — Small town patronage. NAUGHTY BUT NICE: Colleen MooreDraws a very big crowd. Seven reels. — ^Thomas Jisa, Opera House, Coal City, III. — General patronage. NAUGHTY BUT NICE: Colleen Moore— Really this is the weakest thing we have ever had from Colleen. A lot of blooey about the old stunt of a faked situation where girl gets into mixup as the supposed bride and then it takes about five reels to have the rest of the cast try and force them into the room for the night and running around without any clothes on. If this is comedy, we don't care for comedy. It's been done so many times that it is very tiresome and ■we are surprised that Colleen would let them slip her such a weak sister. Seven reels. — Crosby & Schwierske, Rex theatre, Colby, Wis. — Small town patronage. SENOR DAREDEVIL: Ken Maynard— 90%. February 4. This star draws more money for me than any star on the Western list, and oh how he can ride. I am going to play all his old State Right pictures, which I haven't already played. Eight reels. — Kenney Lloyd, Joy theatre. Foreman, Ark. — General patronage. GUN GOSPEL: Ken Maynard— Seems good to see your face again. Ken. You sure know your stuff and so do your producers and directors. Ken Maynard Westerns are the class of the field, and I have tried them all.^L. E. Palmer, Postville theatre, Postville, la. — ^General patronage. THEi LIFE OF RILEY: Special cast— February 28-29. A cracking good comedy. Step on it for entertainment.— E. T. Dunlap, Dunlap theatre, Hawarden, la. — General patronage. SOMEWHERE IN SONORA: Ken Maynard— March 10. Another good Ken Maynard. All his pictures are fine and draw good crowds. Tarzan is as' good, if not better, than Ken, and causes a lot of favorable comment. Six reels. — Robert Yancey, Bonny theatre, Mansfield, Mo. — General patronage. SOMEWHERE IN SONORA: Ken Maynard— All of Ken Maynard's pictures are good. I have used his first group and have bought the second group also. All have been splendid to date. Six reels. — Mrs. James Webb, Cozy theatre, Union, Ore. — -Small town patronage. CONVOY: Mackaill-Gray— March 3. A good, interesting picture, but rather dull if you want to be amused. No comedy to speak of. Print and photography good. Eight reels.— Robert Yancey, Bonny theatre, Mansfield, Mo. — General patronage. HIGH HAT: Ben Lyon — January 25. It was not such a good picture. It showed how pictures are taken for the movies. — Thomas Jisa, Opera House, Coal City, III. — General patronage. SEE YOU IN JAIL: Jack Mulhall— February 1. A comical picture. Seven reels. — Thomas Jisa, Opera House, Coal City, HI. — General patronage. KIKI: Norma Talmadge — February 25. This went over fine. Everyone enjoyed it. — F. E. Sabin, Majestic theatre. Eureka, Mont.^ — -Small town patronage. Fox SQUARE CROOKS: Special cast— Good. No drawing power in any form, but if you can get them in it will please. — Russell Armentrout, K. P. theatre, Pittsfield, 111. — General patronage. BLOOD WILL TELL: Buck Jones— February 5. A good Western picture. Five reels. — Thomas Jisa, Opera House, Coal City, 111. — General patronage. LADIES MUST DRESS: Virginia Valli— March 11-12. A snappy program picture. Seven reels. — Wm. E. Tragsdorf, Trags theatre, Neillsville, Wis. Small town patronage. THE SECRET STUDIO: Olive Borden— February 18. Well acted picture, but not what they want here. Six reels.— H. W. Batchelder, Gait theatre. Gait, Cal. — Small town patronage. SILVER VALLEY: Tom Mix— March 10. Another good one from Tom that kept a good crowd in a good humor all through the show. Five reele. — Dewey L. Kisor, Sterling theatre, Fairmont, Neb. — Small town patronage. PAJAMAS: Olive Borden — Not such a good picture. Too much loving up. Six reels. — Thomas Jisa, Opera House, Coal City, 111. — General patronage. THE WIZARD: Edmund Lowe — February 25. A very good picture of its kind, but a little gruesome for the children. Six reels. — Dewey L. Kisor, Sterling theatre, Fairmont, Neb. — Small town patronage. CHAIN LIGHTNING: Buck Jones— February 18. My first one of this star, but think that he is okay. This one seemed to go fair. Good Saturday program where they like Westerns. Five reels. — Dewey L. Kisor, Sterling theatre, Fairmont, Neb. — Small town patronage. CRADLE SNATCHERS: Louise Fazenda— February 25. This is one of the best that Fox has put out. Lots of laughs and while rather suggestive in places it did not get vulgar. I don't think anyone could take offense at any part of it and it sure has the comedy. Seven reels. — H. W. Batchelder, Gait theatre. Gait, Cal. — Small town patronage. CRADLE SNATCHERS: Louise Fazenda— February 10. Several scenes very suggestive. Can't understand how it got by the Board of Review. Pleased the crowd that likes that type, but it will not please the better type fan. — Guy B. Amis, Princess theatre, Lexington, Tenn. — Small town patronage. WHISPERING SAGE: Buck Jones— March 13. One of this star's best and that's saying something. Will draw and please. — E. C. Bays, Globe theatre, Buena Vista, Va. — General patronage. WHISPERING SAGE: Buck Jones— Good story. Pleased Jones fans. Print poor. Photography hazy and dark in spots. Weather fine. Roads great. Business below average ; 10 and 25 cents. — Dr. F. M. Childs, Cozy theatre, Villisca, la. — General patronage. BERTHA THE SEWING MACHINE GIRL: Madge Bellamy — February 24. A poor title, but a good program picture that pleased. — Guy B. Amis, Princess theatre, Lexington, Tenn. — Small town patronage. GOOD AS GOLD: Buck Jones— March 3. This is a good Western. One of the best of Jones' pictures that I have run for a long time. Five reels. — H. W. Batchelder, Gait theatre. Gait, Cal.— Small town patronage. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer THE LATEST FROM PARIS: Norma Shearer— 55%. March 11-12. The best Shearer has ever made. Pleased all. A comedy drama that's a knockout. Give us more like it. Eight reels. — Warren L. Weber, Ellinwood theatre, Ellinwood, Kan. — General patronage. WEST POINT: William Haines— 53%. March 5-6. This picture without a doubt is Haines' best, and one of the best comedies we have played for some time. You can't go wrong by booking it. Ten reels. — ^Harold Seaton, LeConte theatre, Sevierville, Tenn. — General patronage. WEST POINT: Special cast— March 1-2. Best Metro-Goldvpyn in a long time. Go the limit for advertising it. All comments good. Haines sure goes good in this one. — E. T. Dunlap, Dunlap theatre. Hawarden, la. — General patronage. WEST POINT: William Haines— 100 per cent entertainment. Just as good as "Brown of Harvard" and "Slide, Kelly, Slide." Anybody who doesn't play this sure is passing up real stuff. — L. E. Palmer, Postville theatre, Postville, la. — General patronage. BABY MINE : Special cast— 43%. February 26-27. Some raved about it and others disliked it. Got plenty of laughs by means of "nasty" sub-titles. Not as good as "Rookies," but better than most feature comedies. Seven reels. — Warren L. Weber, Ellinwood theatre, Ellinwood, Kan. — General patronage. THE THIRTEENTH HOUR; Lionel Barrymore— 14%. January 19. 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