Exhibitors Herald World (Jan-Mar 1929)

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald World
Date:
Jan-Mar 1929
Author:
Quigley Publishing Company
Publisher:
Chicago, Quigley Publishing Company
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald World (Jan-Mar 1929)
Leaf #:
000186
Language:
English
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System and Early Cinema
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:
March 21, 2024
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30 EXHIBITORS HERALD-WORLD January 19, 1929 The end of a working day at Warner Brothers' studio, with Director Howard Bretherton looking over the script to see how much further there is to go on "From Headquarters," Monte Blue picture. Thespian talent is not all that is wanted for pictures these days. So Carlotta King, who is a singer, has the feminine lead in Warner Brothers' film-operetta, "The Desert Song." It worked. At the Fox studio the HERALDWORLD photographer spied John Ford absorbed in thought. So he said, "Hey there, strong boy!" Ford was directing "Strong Boy." The result is above. Sally Blane, who has been awarded the mantle as a Wampas Baby Star of 1929. She has been signed by F B O. A new face at Educational— Billie Cinders, well known comedian, who has been signed to play in supporting roles. An island world and the primitive life, as portrayed in First National's new Milton Sills vehicle, "His Captive Woman." The star is shown with his feminine lead, Dorothy Mackaill.