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 #:
000565
Language:
English
Subjects:
motion pictures, Motion pictures -- Periodicals
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System and Early Cinema
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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November 8, 1930 EXHIBITORS HERALD-WORLD 49 This RCA Photophone truck is being used by Universal to present its specials in unwired theatres throughout Great Britain. One of the illustrations shows exterior of the truck and the advertising it carried for "All Quiet on the Western Front." The other view is of the truck's interior, showing the two portable projecting machines, both of which are Photophones. 3 More Officials Are Added to Staff OfR CA Photophone Charles J. Ross, executive vice-president of RCA Photophone, Inc., has announced appointment of three new officials to positions with the company. E. J. Schneider, formerly with RCA Victor and the Radio Corporation of America, has been named comptroller. J. M. Knaut will be general auditor and H. D. Colvill assistant general auditor. The two latter men have been with the company for a number of years. E. E. Peek Put in Charge Of Sound Installations For Film Speaker Plant The Film Speaker Company in Oklahoma City has engaged E. Eldon Peek as sound engineer. Peek was formerly in charge of the electrical research laboratory at Oklahoma A. & M. College, Stillwater. He is said to be an authority on sound, amplification and acoustics. His articles in scientific journals have gained considerable recognition. Miles Reproducer Issues Pocket Size 1931 Catalog The Miles Reproducer Company has issued a new 1931 pocket size catalog in addition to its standard MSO and M51 catalogs, recently published. The pocket size sales number covers dynamic horn units exponential trumpets, horns, baffles, microphones, microphone stands and other accessories. Berliner Acoustic System At the Capitol in Chicago The Capitol theatre in Chicago is being equipped with the Berliner Acoustic System. This is one of the principal theatres in the Coston Circuit. Another recent installation was in the George M. Cohan theatre in New York, where British International is showing its English releases. 25 Scientific Films, 6 Talkers, Shown at Medical Congress Evidence that motion pictures are rapidly establishing themselves as valuable vehicles for scientific study is found in the fact that 25 different films were presented at the recent annual meeting of the American College of Surgeons in Philadelphia. Seven exclusively motion picture programs were given. Six of the 25 films shown were talkers. William F. Kruse, head of the educational department of Bell & Howell, Chicago, says films have arrived at a point not only of widespread use but of official recognition. He points out that Dr. William Ernest Miles, noted British surgeon, gave motion pictures splendid recognition when he showed his three reels of 16 mm. film depicting the technique employed in the cancer operation bearing his name. One of the Bell & Howell portable Filmo projectors was recently employed at the Milwaukee convention of the Direct Mail Advertisers' Association for an exemplary sales talk. RCA "Mobile Talkie" Truck Shows U Film In British Theatres RCA Photophone and Universal Pictures are cooperating on a project in England which makes it possible to show Universal's "All Quiet on the Western Front" in unwired theatres. Photophone engineers have devised a sound truck carrying two portable RCA sound sets. The machine travels from town to town. All specials by Universal are to be shown in this manner. The body of the truck is mounted upon the chassis of an English motor truck which has an electric generator coupled to an electric motor on the rear axle. The body is specially designed, 27 feet long and of sufficient height to carry 12-sheet posters on either side. It houses two RCA Photophone Small Theatre types of sound reproducing apparatus. The exterior of the van is painted royal blue and the interior yellow. Mm ■ !3E8t ■ |: --^jL, —J SYNCROFILM is not claimed to be the best sound equipment in the world We do not know who makes the best We do know that your patrons will be pleased with the sound in your theatre if equipped with SYNCROFILM Simplicity of Design, Trouble-proof Operation, Easy Installation and Low Cost are SYNCROFILM Features. Can easily be fitted to your present disc equipment. WEBER MACHINE CORPORATION Pioneers in the Sound Field 59 Rutter Street, Rochester, New York Export Department Cable Address 15 Laight St., New York City "ARLAB" New York