Exhibitors Herald World (Jul-Sep 1929)

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Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald World
Date:
Jul-Sep 1929
Author:
Quigley Publishing Company
Publisher:
Chicago, Quigley Publishing Company
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald World (Jul-Sep 1929)
Leaf #:
000132
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:
July 25, 2024
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128 EXHIBITORS HERALD-WORLD July 6, 1929 mighty poor picture. Eight reels. — Page & Goetz. Gem theatre. Canton, Mo. — Small town patronage. CLEAR THE DECKS: Reginald Denny— June 21-22. Those who came in were pleased. Rather amusing but nothing to rave about. Personally. I thought it too silly. — Mrs. H. H. Chase, Diamond theatre, Lake Odessa, Mich. — Small town patronage. THE SHAKEDOWN: Special cast— June 18-19. Excellent offering. Real entertainment, and the customers 6aid 60. More like this and I wouldn't worry about talkers. — H. E. Drew, Orpheum theatre. Ionia, Mich. — Small town patronage. PAINTED PONIES: Hoot Gibson— June 15. Sent in the place of "The Lone Eagle." A picture we had run a year ago to a large attendance and everyone had seen it. Second time I had "The Lone Eagle" booked and the second time another picture was sent. Six reels. — Mrs. Hulda J. Green, Gem theatre, Greenriver, Utah. — General patronage. ON YOUR TOES: Reginald Denny— Like old times to see Denny in the ring again. If you showed "The Leather Pushers," this one will go good. General comments good. — F. C. Bishop, Terrace theatre. Terrace, B. C, Canada. — Small town patronage. THE LONE EAGLE: Special cast— May 24. All comments by patrons good. Print good. — F. C. Bishop, Terrace theatre, Terrace, B. C, Canada. — Small town patronage. WILD BEAUTY: Rex— April 25. Best horse picture yet. Pleased all. Almost record business for this theatre. I stepped on advertising. Great 6tuff for small towns. You should see the old timers turn out. Some told me the horses had the Fords beat yet. — F. C. Bishop, Terrace theatre. Terrace, B. C, Canada. — Small town patronage. Warner Bros. THE BUSH LEAGUER: Monte Blue— 100%. This is one of the best pictures that we have ever shown on our screen, and as we showed a short talking •subject with it, our patrons thought everything was okey. Our Powers projectors are equipped with little talking units that 6ell for $65 each. — Walter C. Schultz. Walt's theatre, Kenesaw, Neb. — General patronage. JAWS OF STEEL: Rin Tin Tin— June 14-15. The best Rlnty we have used, and we have played two of his newer releases. Good silent picture. Six reels. — Mrs. S. J. Brown, Phoenix theatre, Neola, la. — Small town patronage. STATE STREET SADIE: Special cast— June 6. Pleased most all, but had some comments. A fair program picture. — F. C. Bishop, Terrace theatre, Terrace, B. C, Canada. — Small town patronage. ACROSS THE ATLANTIC: Monte Blue — June 10. A good air picture. Monte always good to me. — F. C. Bishop, Terrace theatre. Terrace, B. Ci Canada. — Small town patronage. THE SILVER SLAVE: Irene Rich— April 4. Opened up "Tarzan the Mighty" with this one and oh. boy! Had to put the S. R. O. sign out. Heard many favorable comments on this picture. Photography not so good, also a little dark for my Mazdas. Played an extra show of this, this week. — F. C. Bishop, Terrace theatre, Terrace. B. C, Canada. — Small town patronage. THE GIRL FROM CHICAGO: Special cast— April 29. An old one but they seemed to like it. Fair business. — F. C. Bishop, Terrace theatre. Terrace, B. C, Canada. — Small town patronage. Serials THE DIAMOND MASTER: (Universal) Special cast — The kids are strong for this one and when they are satisfied, so am I. Ten episodes. — H. E. Drew, Orpheum theatre, Ionia, Mich. — Small town patronage. TARZAN THE MIGHTY: (Universal) Special cast — Shown every Monday. This has the best drawing power of any I have run to date. Do not like serials personally, but it's not me I please — it's the box office. Fifteen episodes. — G. W. Rothrock, Campbell theatre, Macksville, Kan. — — General patronage. TARZAN THE MIGHTY (Universal)— Chapter 8. Still going good. Two reels. — A. N. Miles. Eminence theatre. Eminence, Ky. — Small town patronage. TARZAN THE MIGHTY: (Universal) Special cast — We have run eleven episodes and cannot say but one bad thing about it. It is not long enough. We are going to run it out right in the middle of the summer. Wish it was 25 episodes long. Business is better for every chapter. Hope Universal will have some more of this class. Fifteen episodes. — G. H. JUST TOO BAD Circumstances control us, of course, and what we can't help, we can't help. But that doesn't make it less regrettable that ]. C. Gibbs of the Opera House, Neepawa. Man., cannot be at the Detroit Lake convention next week. "I look forward " he writes, "to the arrival of the HERALD-WORLD every week and the interesting articles by the various writers. I would like to join the I merry bunch at Detroit Lakes but cannot make it. I would appreciate your sending me a name plate for my car. Will write more later and send in some reports." Wright, Jr.. Star theatre, Wendell, N. C— Small town patronage. TARZAN THE MIGHTY: Special cast— First episode. Had to put S. R. O. sign up first time in the history of this town. Step on advertising. If all are as good as first one, me for Universal serials after this. Second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh episodes, same as first episode. "Tarzan" can do it for me. Holding up to good business. If you have not shown "Tarzan," book it at once. The be-st serial I have ever shown. — F. C. Bishop, Terrace theatre. Terrace, B. C. Canada. — Small town patronage. i Short Features (SOUND) M GM GEORGE DEWEY WASHINGTON.— This is really one of the best acts on the market today. MetroGoldwyn are certainly okey on talking product. (Walter C. Schultz. Walt's theatre, Kenesaw, Neb. — General patronage.) OUR GANG COMEDIES, 3.— "Small Talk." This is an absolute knockout. Don't see how it could have been any better. Should be shown in all theatres where Our Gang comedies are popular. Will strengthen your show when running the poorest of sound features. (Helen Ulman, Opera House, Salisbury, Md. — General patronage.) VINCENT LOPEZ Very fine. We had just installed talking units on our projectors, and this was one of the first acts that we used and it certainly was very fine. Metro-Goldwyn can sure make decent prices on talkies. (Walter C. Schultz. Walt's theatre, Kenesaw, Neb. — General patronage.) This is wonderful. (Clark & Son, Moon theatre, Holstein, Neb. — General patronage.) PARAMOUNT SONG CARTOONS (Screen Songs), 1.— Six in series. They are great. Buy them all. "Sidewalks of New York," "Old Black Joe," "Ye Ole Melodies," "Yankee Doodle Boy," "Daisy Bell" and "Mother Pin a Rose on Me." (Helen Ulman, Opera House, Salisbury, Md. — General patronage.) PATHE SOUND NEWS.— Sometime ago we invested in a talking unit that is manufactured by the Walt's Theatre Company, Kenesaw, Neb., and since that time we have used several Pathe Sound News, and they are just perfect. (Clark & Son, Moon theatre, Holstein, Neb. — General patronage.) SOUND REVIEW.— Very, very fine. Pathe sure treats 'em right when it comes to talking product. (Clark & Son, Moon theatre, Holstein, Neb. — General patronage.) (SILENT) EDUCATIONAL LUPINO LANE COMEDIES, 2.— "Hectic Days." Okey. (H. D. Beebe, Rialto theatre, Nelson. Neb.— General patronage.) "Hello Sailor." They seemed to like it. (A. N. Miles, Eminence theatre. Eminence, Ky. — Small town patronage.) "Only Me." This is good and a novelty. (G. W. Rothrock, Campbell theatre, Macksville, Kan. — General patronage.) MERMAID COMEDIES, 2.— "Kitchen Talent." Just fair. (H. D. Beebe, Rialto theatre. Nelson, Neb. — General patronage.) FOX VAN BIBBER COMEDIES. 2.— "Too Many Cookies." This is an extra good comedy. Slapstick. "Kiss Doctor." Something different in a comedy, and I'll say it's good. (G. W. Rothrock, Campbell theatre, Macksville, Kan. — General patronage.) M GM CHARLEY CHASE COMEDIES, 2 "Imagine My Embarrassment." This is an extra good vomedy. (W. J. Shoup, DeLuxe theatre, Spearville, Kan. — Small town patronage.) "Thin Twins." These Chase comedies are fair and that's that. (G. W. Rothrock, Campbell theatre, Macksville, Kan. — General patronage.) HATS OFF, 2.— A real good comedy. Plenty of laughs. (Henry Amusement Company, Henry, Neb. — Small town patronage.) LAUREL HARDY* COMEDIES, 2. — "Double Whoopee." These boys are very good. Better than most comedians to date. (G. W. Rothrock. Campbell theatre, Macksville, Kan. — General patronage.) OUR GANG COMEDIES, 2.— "Fast Freight." These kids have come back in this one. It's a scream, you betcha ! Very bad comedy. Not a laugh in this. G. W. Rothrock, Campbell theatre, Macksville, Kan. — General patronage.) "Fast Freight." This is a step up for the Gang. Much better than the last two or three pictures from them and everybody seemed to enjoy it, although it does not have the freshness of real originality. (O. B. Wolfe, Screenland theatre, Nevada, O. — Small town patronage.) "School Begins." A dandy Gang comedy. (S. B. Kennedy, Central theatre, Selkirk, Man., Canada. — General patronage.) PARAMOUNT CONFESSIONS OF A CHORUS GIRL SERIES, 2. — We have never run comedies that pleased any better. Every one a good one. (Bill Leonard, My6tic theatre. Cedar Vale, Kan. — Mixed patronage.) BILLY DOOLEY COMEDIES, 2.— Buy these if you have to mortgage your shirt and pants. Real blues chasers. (Bill Leonard, Mystic theatre. Cedar Vale, Kan. — Mixed patronage.) BOBBY VERNON COMEDIES, 2.— "Sappy Service." Vernon as a process server has his troubles. Lots of laughs. (S. B. Kennedy, Central theatre, Selkirk, Man., Canada. — General patronage.) JACK DUFFY COMEDIES, 2.— "Love's Young Scream." Another good Duffy. (S. B. Kennedy, Central theatre. Selkirk, Man., Canada. — General patronage. PATHE OUR GANG COMEDIES, 2.— "Chicken Feed." Very good. (Mrs. Hulda J. Green, Gem theatre, Greenriver, Utah. — General patronage.) SPORTLIGHT, 1.— "Mild or Mighty." Entertaining. (S. B. Kennedy, Central theatre, Selkirk, Man., Canada. — General patronage.) RKO RACING BLOOD SERIES, 2.— "The Arabian FRIGHT." Very good, with good prize fight. Good comedy by Slim. "Naughty Forties." I don't think that there was a single scene in the whole comedy as was illustrated on the set of comedy cards. A fair comedy. (H. D. Beebe. Rialto theatre. Nelson, Neb. — General patronage.) "You Just Know She Does 'Em." Good as the rest. Slim is the whole show. (Sammie Jackson, Flomaton theatre, Flomaton. Ala. — General patronage.) TOOTS AND CASPER SERIES, 2.— "Casper's Week End." Fair. (H. D. Beebe. Rialto theatre, Nelson, Neb. — General patronage.) JERRY DREW COMEDIES, 2.— "Indiscreet Pete." Okay. Drew is pretty good here. (H. D. Beebe, Rialto theatre, Nelson, Neb. — General patronage.) GOING PLACES, 2.— Good comedy. One embarrassing scene where it shows the seat of a woman's pants could easily be cut out without hurting the picture at all. (W. J. Shoup, DeLuxe theatre, Spearville, Kan. — Small town patronage.) [Report* rontinued on UNIVERSAL BUSTER BROWN COMEDIES, 2.— "Watch the Birdie." Below average. Only heard one laugh. (A. N. Miles, Eminence theatre, Eminence, Ky. — Small town patronage.) THE COLLEGIANS SERIES, George Lewis, 2.— The fourth series going as well as the previous ones, page following JayF«cJ