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 #:
0001178
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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60 BETTER THEATRES SECTION OF December 21, 1929 Modern Installations GREATER COOLING POWER NOISELESS PERFORMANCE LESS POWER CONSUMPTION NO DRAFTS These statements tell the story of why the New Supreme Cooling System equipped with the patented Automatic Oscillating Air Diffuser is receiving preference all over the country. When we say this new system is 100% efficient we have the facts to prove it. When we say it is absolutely noiseless we can refer you to theatre owners who have the proof in their houses. Electric meters will record the consumption of less power, while a visit to any Supreme-equipped house will convince you Supreme Cooling Systems make no drafts. The Automatic Oscillating Air Diffuser illustrated here is exclusively a Supreme feature. It consumes no power, being operated by the force of the air from the cooling blower, and gives the same amount of cooling breeze to every occupant of the theatre at regular intervals without the feeling of chilling drafts. 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It is 28 feet deep. It is becoming more and more of a practice to provide parking space close to theatres. This is an important item to the box office, having considerable weight with the public. Directly adjoining the Colonial is a large parking space. Three New Fox Theatres Designed for Small City Patronage (Continued from page 29) Electrical Equipment Company, Milwaukee, and the White Way Electric Sign Company, Marshfield, Wis. In contrast to both these theatres is the new Fox Paradise theatre in West Allis, a suburb of Milwaukee. This 1,500-seat house is of French Renaissance design. The Paradise theatre was designed by Urban F. Peacock, Milwaukee architect. The tendency among theatres, both large and small, throughout the country is to modernize. Evidence of this encouraging situation is found in the many installations of equipment reported by leading manufacturers. DA LITE SCREEN COMPANY Screens Lyric theatre, Chicago, 111. Capitol theatre, Newark, N. J. Texas theatre, Haskell, Texas. Regent theatre, Geneva, N. Y. Metropolitan theatre, Cincinnati, Ohio. Daly theatre, Bronx, N. Y. New theatre, Rockville Center, N. Y. Electrical Research Products, Chicago, 111., (36). Elvin theatre, West Endicott, N. Y. Nakomis theatre, Minneapolis, Minn. Fox theatre, Merrill, Wis. Rivoli theatre, Albert Lea, Minn. Fox Lyric theatre, Tucson, Ariz. Maxine theatre, Buffalo, N. Y. Capitol theatre, Buffalo, N. Y. Bama theatre, Tuscaloosa, Ala. Concourse theatre, Fordham Rd., New York Palace theatre, Cranston, R. I. Lyric theatre, Waycross, Ga. Cavern theatre, Carlsbad, N. M. Imperial theatre, Lancaster, S. C. Lake Shore theatre, Chicago, 111. Northern Electric, Toronto, Can. Northern Electric, Montreal, Can., (19). Paramount Film, Des Moines, la. Electrical Research Products, New York, N. Y. New theatre, Ashtabula, Ohio. St. George theatre, St. George, Staten Island. Sunshine theatre, New York, N. Y. Swan theatre, Greenwich, N. Y. Metro Goldwyn theatre, Culver City, Calif. Empire theatre, New Bedford, Mass. Rialto theatre, Orlando, Fla. Egyptian theatre, Denver, Colo. Lyric theatre, Brownwood, Texas. Lyric theatre, Superior, Nebr. Grand theatre, Oaks, N. D. Chelsea theatre, New York, N. Y. Orpheum theatre, Westville, 111. Lyric theatre, Pryor, Okla. Capitol theatre, Louisville, Ky. Majestic theatre, New York, N. Y. Loraine theatre, Chicago, 111. Rialto theatre, Cushing, Okla. Avon theatre, Dubuque, Iowa. New Seventh theatre, Chester, Pa. American Theatre Supply, Sioux Falls, S. D. Stowe High School, McKees Rocks, Pa. Holland Sound and Vis., Greensboro, N. C. Movie Phone Corporation, Norwood, Ohio. State theatre, Jackson, Tenn. Kiowa theatre, Hobart, Okla. Roanoke, Kansas City, Mo. Curran theatre, Boulder, Colo. Rivoli theatre, Syracuse, N. Y. Princess theatre, Joliet, 111. Ozark theatre, St. Louis, Mo. Flamingo theatre, Detroit, Mich. Madrid theatre, Los Angeles, Calif. State theatre, Uniontown, Pa. Royal theatre, Andalusia, Ala. Oriental theatre, Denver, Colo. Blackstone theatre, South Bend, Ind. Strand theatre, Nesquehoning, Pa. Grand theatre, Estherville, Iowa. Academy theatre, Waukegan, 111. Lyric theatre, New Ulm, Minn. Fox theatre, North Platte, Nebr.