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

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Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald and Moving Picture World
Date:
Apr-Jun 1930
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald and Moving Picture World (Apr-Jun 1930)
Leaf #:
0001064
Language:
English
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System and Early Cinema
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:
July 25, 2024
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64 EXHIBITORS HERALD-WORLD ) June 7, 1931 Universal’s expedition to the wilds of Borneo, photographed just before sailing from Vancouver. In the group are: Harry Garson, producer; Isadore Bernstein, his assistant; Julius Bernstein, business manager; Sydney Lund, “lab” technician and his wife; Miss V. Cabanne, C. E. Cobb and John DeMoss, sound; Fred J. Feitcher, electrical expert; Bertha M. Fenwick, secretary and C. E. Blaney, Canadian Pacific S. S. passenger agent. Location shots for the production “Ourang” will be made. It’s not the company. It’s the hour. Young Dolores Ethel Barrymore, in her first appearance before the camera, expresses boredom with a full-fledged yawn. Her audience seems less disinterested. The proud parents are Mr. and Mrs. John Barrymore, W B stars. Strummin’ along and singing a song, while the soft waters of the Pacific swish along the beach. Billie Dove, who has just finished “The Lady Who Dared” for First National, likes to linger at her seashore bungalow. Louise Huntington, leading player in several Broadway productions, who has been signed by Fox Films, and will soon be heard in Movietone. Dolores Del Rio, United Artists star, unveiling the memorial statue, in Los Angeles, a gift which is dedicated to Rudolph Valentino from his many admirers. It is called “Aspiration,” and was sculptured by Roger Noble Burnham, who stands at the left.