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 #:
000837
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 29, 1930 EXHIBITORS HERALD -WORLD 25 Music with their meals and plenty of it, but somehow or other, the dulcet, "soupy" strains don't seem to appeal to Lee Moran and James Bradbury, Jr. Just a quaint old Oriental custom where wooden bowls and wooden spoons never have to be polished. As for washing the dishes — well, we don't know about that. However, the scene is taken from the Educational-Ideal Comedy with the apt title, "My Harem." Pajamas and a bathrobe make an excellent habit for "motoring," according to Joe E. Brown. Director William A. Seiter and Joe have a little fun in between scenes of "Going Wild," a First National picture. "Now let me see. What is the best approach for this shot?" says Mr. Tiffany Chimp as he contemplates possible errors in his dailyround of miniature golf. Scene from the Tiffany Chimp comedy "The Little Divorcee." A rather dangerous game of hide-and-seek, and bare walls are no place to look for a hideout. Edward G. Robinson looks as though he wouldn't have much compunction about pulling the trigger of that wicked little "gat," while Alice White is sincerely hoping that he doesn't. Neil Hamilton may break up the party. A scene from the First National picture, "A Widow from Chicago," a story of the gang underworld.