Independent Exhibitors Film Bulletin (1950)

Record Details:

Title:
Independent Exhibitors Film Bulletin
Date:
1950
Author:
Film Bulletin Company
Publisher:
New York, Film Bulletin Company
Volume:
Film Bulletin (1950)
Leaf #:
000526
Language:
English
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
The Museum of Modern Art Library, New York
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
East Coast exhibitor publication. Founded in 1934 by the Independent Exhibitors' Protective Association in response to the perceived shortcomings of Motion Picture Herald and the Motion Picture Theatre Owners (MPTO). Served as a news source, reviewing service, and forum for independent exhibitors to share their many grievances. -- Eric Hoyt, 2014
Date Added:
March 21, 2024
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5 WORLD PREMIERE . | "LOUISA" Louisa' Huge $70,000, 0»> 14 ★ CHICAGO DAILY NEWS, Saturday Aug. 12. 20,000 Jam The Chicago For 'Louisa' Extra traffic policemen were called to the Chicago theater Friday to handle the crowds waiting to see the world premiere of the movie "Louisa." The crowd extended four and six abreast north in State st. to Lake st., east to Wabash av., then south almost to Randolph st. "I don't get it," John Balaban, B & K president, said. "There isn't any sex, no violence, no crime in the picture. It's a home movie." Whatever the reason, more than 20,000 paid to see the movie Friday. it**.,:. Trade papers, film buyers, exhibitors and movie fans all predicted that LOUISA would prove to be the top family picture of the year. First fifteen test engagements, backing up the tremendous record-breaking World Premiere business at the Chicago Theatre, Chicago, proved these predictions 100% correct.