Exhibitors Herald and Moving Picture World (Apr-Jun 1930)

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald and Moving Picture World
Date:
Apr-Jun 1930
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald and Moving Picture World (Apr-Jun 1930)
Leaf #:
000529
Language:
English
Collection:
Early Cinema and Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
The Museum of Modern Art Library, New York
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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May 3, 1930 EXHIBITORS HERALD-WORLD 55 THE VAGABOND LOVER (AT): Rudy Vallee— April 12-13. Here is the worst piece of junk in sound. They sent us one record we couldn’t run at all and it spoiled the whole show. Misrepresentation and hooey is all we have got so far from the Minneapolis exchange. Eight reel6. — L. P. Charles, Grand theatre, Chetek, Wis. — General patronage. SEVEN KEYS TO BALDPATE (AT): Richard Dix — March 26. A1 entertainment. Dix wonderful. Everyone pleased. Recording perfect. — L. C. Bolduc, Bijou theatre, Conway, N. H. — General patronage. SEVEN KEYS TO BALDPATE (AT): Richard Dix — Will go fine for those who like spooky mystery plays. A good change from all the back-stage stuff we’ve been getting. Recording good, but Columbia can still show a few of these companies something in recording. — C. L. Larson, Palace theatre, Wildrose, N. D. — General patronage. GIRL OF THE PORT (AT): Sally O’Neill— Sally O’Neill is too good for a picture of this kind. The profanity is inexcusable. I hope the new code of things will do away with it. — C. L. Larson, Palace theatre, Wildrose, N. D. — General patronage. GIRL OF THE PORT (AT): Sally O’Neill— Good program picture. Recording on disc good. Eight reels. — C. H. Spearman, Gem theatre, Edmond, Okla. — General patronage. HIT THE DECK (MC) : Special cast — April 6-7-8. They don’t make any better entertainment for these towns than this pictui'e. Polly Walker is certainly an actress, great singer and dancer, and the whole cast gave good support. The picture gave 100 per cent satisfaction here. Sound very good. — Bert Silver, Silver Family theatre, Greenville, Mich. — General patronage. JAZZ HEAVEN (AT) : Special cast — April 4-5. Just a program picture. Some good spots and some not so good. We had a very poor print, and that will queer a good picture. Satisfaction about 50 per cent. — Bert Silver, Silver Family theatre, Greenville, Mich. — General patronage. THE NIGHT PARADE (AT) : Special cast — March 21. Very good, with exception of prolonged drinking scenes. Why not keep pictures clean and make everybody happy. — L. C. Bolduc, Bijou theatre, Conway, N. H. — General patronage. STREET GIRL (AT) : Betty Compson — February 1. Very, very good but very poor recording. — L. C. Bolduc, Bijou theatre, Conway, N. H. — General patronage. Tiffany TROOPERS THREE (AT) : Special cast— April 8-9. Just a real good little program picture that ought to please almost any kind of an audience. It is different from the average run of pictures for they soon get thrown off the stage and then quit it cold and then is when the action starts. A good program picture that can be bought right. — L. Miller, Palace theatre, Rob6town, Tex. — Small town patronage. TROOPERS THREE (AT): Special cast— March 7-8. Very good. Eight reels. — C. A. Orr, Opera House, Grace, Idaho. — General patronage. TROOPERS THREE (AT) : Special cast — An entertaining little picture that will please. Slim Summerville is a scream. The best all-round picture we have yet received from Tiffany. Disc recording good. Nine reels. — C. H. Spearman, Gem theatre, Edmond, Okla. — General patronage. TROOPERS THREE: (AT): Special cast— March 20-21. Very good comedy and sold reasonably. — J. R. Kersey, Ozona theatre, Ozona, Tex. — Small town patronage. TROOPERS THREE (AT): Special cast— March 24. A good comedy that gets the laughs. Our first •production with Rex Lease, but he is good. Dorothy Gulliver also takes good care of her part, and Slim Summerville almost steals honors with his comedy. Some good shots of U. S. cavalry upon which the story is based. With exception of two or three spots* recording is good. Tiffany seems to be improving on their talking. Nine reels. — R. A. Greenwade, Rochester theatre, Rochester, Tex. — General patronage. PARTY GIRL (AT) : Special cast — I advertised this as plenty hot in spots and that children had no business seeing it. Result : Cleanest profit made on any one picture in last 60 days. And those that came were not disappointed. — Henry Sparks, Grand theatre, Cooper, Tex. — General patronage. PARTY GIRL (AT) : Special cast— February 28-29. Patrons well satisfied. Nine reels. — C. A. Orr, Opera House, Grace, Idaho. — General patronage. WOMAN TO WOMAN (AT): Betty Compson— One of the best pictures I’ve had in sound almost ruined by either the natural chopped up words of leading man, or the way his voice recorded. I could not understand a half dozen words from him during whole show. — Henry Sparks, Grand theatre, Cooper, Tex. — General patronage. WOMAN TO WOMAN (AT): Betty Compson— If Tiffany would sign some other actor besides Barraud their features would sound much better. Impossible to understand him at all. Betty holds the whole picture together. Without her it would be a complete flop. Was hooped up with D. A. V.’s. Did good business. Eight reels. — J. R. Smith, Savoy theatre, Albuquerque, N. Mex. — General patronage. WOMAN TO WOMAN (AT) : Betty Compson— April 11-12. They all liked this one. Eight reels. — C. A. Orr, Opera House, Grace, Ida. — General patronage. WOMAN TO WOMAN (AT) : Betty Compson — A very good production. Good cast, except Barraud. but he is a little better than he was in “Peacock Alley.” Good drawing power. — Harry Hobolth, Maxine theatre, Imlay City, Mich. — Small town patronage. PAINTED FACES (AT) : Special east — Another good program picture that comes to you under franchise at a price you can afford to pay. — Henry Sparks, Grand theatre. Cooper, Tex. — General patronage. PAINTED FACES (AT): Joe E. Brown— A good picture. Recording good on disc. Only thing was, the court scenes were a little off. Good returns. Seven reels. — J. R. Smith, Savoy theatre, Albuquerque, N. Mex. — General patronage. PAINTED FACES: Special cast— April 10-11. Not extra but very good entertainment, best of all. bought right. — J. R. Kersey, Ozona theatre, Ozona, Tex. — Small town patronage. PAINTED FACES (TME) : Joe E. Brown— December 16. Fairly good part-talking production, but failed to draw at the box office. However it takes an outstanding production to draw much business under prevailing conditions in these parts. Recording only fair. Talking poor in spots. Eight reels. — R. A. Greenwade, Rochester theatre, Rochester, Tex. — General patronage. PEACOCK ALLEY (AT): Mae Murray— February 23-24. A fair production that ought to get by at the regular admission prices without any kicks. — L. Miller, Palace theatre, Robstown, Tex. — Small town patronage. PEACOCK ALLEY (AT) : Mae Murray — Nothing to it. If Mae Murray hadn’t sued Tiffany for making this somebody else would. — Henry Sparks, Grand theatre, Cooper, Tex. — General patronage. PEACOCK ALLEY (AT): Mae Murray— A terrible picture for small towns. George Barraud can’t talk so you can understand him. In fact, there’s nothing to the picture. — Harry Hobclth, Maxine theatre, Imlay City, Mioh. — Small town patronage. PEACOCK ALLEY (AT) : Mae Murray— March 30-31. Another flop. Murray should sue Barraud instead of Tiffany. Her voice wasn’t so good. _ Can’t see why Tiffany would permit release of this picture. People walked out on it. I couldn’t blame them. Seven reels. — J. R. Smith, Savoy theatre, Albuquerque, N. Mex. — General patronage. THE LOST ZEPPELIN (AT) : Conway Tearle— Ran this on a Friday and Saturday and it seemed to please. 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