Exhibitors Herald and Moving Picture World (Oct-Dec 1928)

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald and Moving Picture World
Date:
Oct-Dec 1928
Author:
Quigley Publishing Company
Publisher:
Chicago, Quigley Publishing Company
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald and Moving Picture World (Oct-Dec 1928)
Leaf #:
0001047
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:
September 21, 2023
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w The Independent Film Trade Paper EXHIBITORS HERALI MOVING PICTURE WORLD Home Office: 407 So. Dearborn St. Chicago IN THIS ISSUE Abram F. Myers takes reins of Allied and resigns as chairman of Federal Trade Commission — New exhibitor association is formally organized at meeting in Chicago and will start functioning January 2 with headquarters at Washington— President Myers signs contract as leader of Allied for three years with option of five years: will have supreme control of organization activities. COMPLETE INDEX TO CONTENTS NEWS Campaign of HERALD-WORLD to find name for talking motion pictures is highly commended throughout trade — Exploitation drive is outlined. Department of Justice sues Balaban & Katz and 16 other concerns— Katz denies new report that Publix has bought F R. RCA absorbs Victor Company; Links $116,000,000 properties — Battle for British theatre domination looms as Caumont buyStandard stock. Fox plans $15,000,000 new theatre expansion on West Coast — Santa fills old sock for exhibitors with best B. O. in their history. FEATURES Service Talks by T. O. Service 47 Los Angeles by Douglas Hodges 35 Pictorial Section 25 Letters from Readers 50 Broadway 18 DEPARTMENTS Sound Pictures 30 The Studio 33 Short Features 36 Presentation Acts 37 The Theatre 43 Classified Advertising 49 Chicago Personalities by J. F 57 ADVERTISEMENTS FILM, SOUND AND EQUIPMENT -Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Biophone, Eastman Kodak, Fox, First National, Paramount, Universal, Pathe, Harold Siegel, Sidney B. Lust, National Screen Service, L. V. Kuttnauer (Phototone), Motion Picture Synchronization Service, F B 0, Henri Ellman and Jerry Abrams (Biophone), Harry Lorch (Pathe). PRESENTATIONS— Leo Feist, Inc., Donaldson, Douglas and Cumble, Inc., Al Morey, Louis Adrian, Frankie Masters, McNeil Smith, Jack Martin, Don Cordon, Ransley Studios. Brooks Costumes. CHICAGO 407 South Dearborn St. Telephone Harrison 0036-37-38 Cable Address: Qulgpubeo EDWI> S. CLIFFORD, Central Manager JAY M -MRU h Managing Editor CEORCE CLIFFORD, Business Manager ERNEST A. ROVELSTAD, A'ews Editor LOS ASCELES S617 Hollywood Bird. Telephone Gladstone 3754 DOUGLAS HODGES West Coast Manager SEW YORK 565 Fifth Avenue Telephone VanderbUt S612-3613 JAMES I! FF CROFT. .Vets York Advertising Manager PETER V1SCHER, .Vn York Editor LOSDOS THE BIOSCOPE (J. Caboum. Editor} Faraday House 8-10 Charing Cross Rd., W. C 2 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: United States and its possessions, Canada and all countries of the Americas — S3.00 per year; Great Britain and its colonies — £1 per year. Other foreign countries— $5.00 per year. Single copies— 25 cents. Advertising rate cards and Audit Bureau of Circulations statements furnished upon application. EDITORIAL AND ADVERTISING OFFICES