Exhibitors Herald World (Oct-Dec 1929)

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald World
Date:
Oct-Dec 1929
Publisher:
[Chicago, Quigley publishing company]
Volume:
Exhibitors herald world
Leaf #:
0001177
Language:
English
Subjects:
motion pictures, Motion pictures -- Periodicals
Collection:
Early Cinema and Hollywood Studio System
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:
November 10, 2022
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December 21, 1929 EXHIBITORS HERALD-WORLD 59 so as to give the maximum distribution with the minimum outlay of galvanized iron. An auxiliary cast iron boiler is used for direct radiation in the lobby, front stores, offices and retiring rooms. Underground, there are recirculation ducts, to which mushrooms are connected, allowing for 50 per cent recirculation from the seats on the main floor. These ducts are connected to the main supply fan. An exhaust fan located near the projection room draws air from under the balcony seats, exhausting it at the roof. An exhaust fan in the ceiling of the booth takes care of the heated air in that room. The entire air supply system is under thermostatic control. The heating and ventilating system employed in the West Bend was worked out to require the use of a minimum amount of galvanized iron, in order to save first costs of installation; to make use of the foundation walls as one side of the underground duct (shown in the plan of the main floor accompanying this discussion) ; for the use of oil, because oil is a clean and easily controlled fuel; and for the installation of a variable speed supply fan, so that air intake could be regulated according to the size of the audience. The West Bend is operated by Community Theatres, Inc., headquarters of which are in Milwaukee. [Photographs of the West Bend theatre will be published in the next issue.] The Coleman— Constructed As a Civic Asset (Continued from page 21) hues. An 18-foot mirror, framed by silk velour drapes, is an attractive feature of the foyer arrangement. Thick carpets and period furniture in the style of Louis XV are found throughout the foyer, promenade and lounges for men and women. Entrance to the manager's office and lounges is made from the promenade level. The Coleman auditorium is of the Louis XV formal type of design. The simple lines of sepia walls are broken by decorative side arches finished in dark walnut and high-lighted with gold. Color is brought into play in the delicate blue shades in the central dome, the rich draping of the arches and the damask panels surrounding the main floor seating. A three-color lighting system allows a free play of various tints and shades during the performance. A full size stage has been provided to accommodate all types of entertainment. Talking pictures have demonstrated that the theatre is acoustically perfect. The Coleman seats 1,650. Two Beautiful New Fox Theatres Completely Equipped by Hub The illustration shows the interior of the new Fox Theatre in Detroit. An exact duplicate of this theatre has been built in St. Louis. Each seats 5,000. And both of them have Hub switchboards and complete Hub electrical equipment. The architect — C. Howard Crane, of Detroit — is well known for his excellent stage and auditorium design and the Hub organization is proud to have been associated with him in these two great projects. Complete Hub electrical installations are found in many noteworthy structures — in public buildings, exhibition halls, clubs as well as in many leading theatres. Our entire facilities are placed at your disposal. Switchboards Footlights Border Lights Stage Pockets Cove Lighting Exit Signs HobBikirk Complete Theatre Lighting Equipment Factory and General Offices 2219-2225 West Grand Avenue CHICAGO Telephone Seeley 6440-1-2 Down Town Chicago Sales Offices Suite 323—155 N. Clark St. Phone State 7966 New York City 1457 Broadway Phone Wisconsin 4843 Toledo, Ohio 1220 Madison Ave Phone Adams 5518 Milwaukee, Wis. 123 Second St Fhone Grand 1533 Spot Lights Service Boards Panel Boards Usher Signals Directional Signs Flood Lights BEST The leading Mazda adapter for the small theatre, school or lodge. "Ami" Mauda Adapter $13.50 BEST DEVICES CO. 200 Film Bldg. Cleveland, O. SYSTEM Quiet Cooling uiet Ventilating/ has more features that make for extra earnings and lower operating cost than any other system. Get the Facts Arctic Nu-Air Corporation 2101 Kennedy St.. IN. E. Minneapolis, Minn.