Exhibitors Herald World (Oct-Dec 1930)

Page scan 00028 from Exhibitors Herald World

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald World
Date:
Oct-Dec 1930
Publisher:
[Chicago, Quigley publishing company]
Volume:
Exhibitors herald world
Leaf #:
00028
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:
July 25, 2024
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22 EXHIBITORS HERALD-WORLD October 4, 1930 James Hall, "geared" up for Warners "Maybe It's Love." Below, Mary Doran, playing heroine for William Haines in M G M's "Remote Control." Doug, Jr., and his Dad (we hardly need to mention the last name) are a mighty fine looking pair of gentlemen in their golfing togs. Doug, Jr., will be seen in his latest film for First National, the title of which is "Little Caesar." Little Dorothy De Borba and Wheezer are very much interested in the story which Grandma (Margaret Mann) is telling them. They all appear in the latest Hal Roach-M G M comedy of Our Gang, "Helping Grandma." Indian and White Man heap big friends, so it seems. And what do you think of the feather head-dress? It certainly is a beauty, fitting to be worn by a redskin chief. Here is Tim McCoy, the male lead in Universal's serial, "The Indians Are Coming," shaking hands with Chief Thunderbird, who has an important role in the picture. "The Indians Are Coming" to Broadway soon at the Roxy theatre. Getting a hearty shove up the ladder of fame. Olsen and Johnson, stars of Warner Brothers "Oh, Sailor, Behave," being assisted up the "ladder" by Al Dubin and Joe Burke, who prepared the melodies and songs for this production. I