Exhibitors Herald World (Oct-Dec 1930)

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald World
Date:
Oct-Dec 1930
Publisher:
[Chicago, Quigley publishing company]
Volume:
Exhibitors herald world
Leaf #:
000407
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 03, 2022
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October 25, 1930 Exhibitors Herald-World 103 from dust and dirt while it is not in use. The projection surface is a composition of several metallic elements in finely powdered form, held in solution and Bell & Howell Screen applied to a 14-gauge sheet aluminum base. This surface may be dusted lightly with a clean soft cloth. The screen is available in two sizes, 20x27, and 30x40 inches. The Bilmakjac System • It will be recalled that some time ago the Bilmarjac Corporation developed a seat indicator system that incorporated considerable provision for the indication of vacant seats without the usual manual operation of aisle attendants. In this system was also provided means for lighting approaches, etc. It seems that the Bureau for the Prevention of Accidents, following a survey of conditions in theatres having the system, has issued a statement declaring it to be effective in preventing accidents to patrons seeking seats. The Bilmarjac arrangement provides for the indication on a master board of each empty seat, directly, without transmission of the information to the captain of the ushers by one of his staff. The system was explained in detail, it will be recalled, in a previous issue of Better Theatres. By Way of News • B. L. Donahue has been appointed manager of the Buffalo district office of Cutler-Hammer, Inc., of Milwaukee, manufacturers of electric control apparatus. Donahue succeeds B. A. Hansen, who has resigned. Donahue has been connected with the Pittsburgh branch of Cutler-Hammer for the past eight years. He is a graduate of Penn State, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering. He is a member of the Association of Iron and Steel Electrical Engineers and of Sigma Tau engineering fraternity. It is learned that the job of completely redressing the interior of the Oriental theatre in Boston, Paramount Publix house, was done by Frank Netschert, Inc. The Netschert firm specializes in the shrubs and flowers for interior decoration that form such necessary elements of the atmospheric theatre. In the Future as in the Past — BASSON & STERN will give exhibitors devices that will meet present day demands in sound projection. — o — All projectionists using our Change-Overs know that we keep abreast of the times. — o — ■ When magnascopic screens started to replace the standard size screens we gave the motion picture theatre industry the only THREE LENS TURRET for wide pictures. The B 6? S turret makes it possible to always keep the lenses in focus while adjusting the picture to the desired size on the screen. B & S Turret and Rear Shutter Turret and Rear Shutter The B 6? S REAR SHUTTER is another device that has been designed to adapt itself to your projector with ease. No drilling or cutting of any kind is necessary, no gears replaced, no new gears added to install it. The cost is moderate and the job can be done by the projectionist in a short time without remov ing the mechanism from the stand. OUR REAR SHUTTER NOT ONLY SOLVES THE PROBLEM OF FIRE HAZARDS BUT ALSO OF BUCKLING AND SOUND DISTORTION. IT PROVIDES MORE LIGHT AND POSITIVELY REDUCES THE HEAT MORE THAN ANY OTHER REAR SHUTTER ON THE MARKET Some of the foremost Theatre Circuits in the country are now using our attachments to great satisfaction. See Your Dealers or Write for further particulars BASSON & STERN Projection Specialists for over 20 years 751 East 32 Street Brooklyn, N. Y.