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 #:
000598
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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Looking for Patrons? Look around you, brother! . . . they're EVERYWHERE! The "oldsters" who have been your patrons for years . . . and the "youngsters" . . . who are searching for ENTERTAINMENT . . . and challenging you to SELL 'em! Plenty of patrons to fill your theatre to overflowing . . . and easy to FIND ... But your job is GETTING THEM TO YOUR BOX OFFICE! So . . . throw away those bifocals, brother . . . and focus some good, old-fashioned SHOWMANSHIP . . . on your SCREEN ... in your LOBBY . . . right into your patrons' HOMES! Tell 'em about your Big Hits . . . and Tell 'em OFTEN! . . . Get excited . . . and ACT excited about your "Better Than Ever" MOVIES . . . and reach those patrons . . . whever you find them . . . with convincing, seat-selling SHOWMANSHIP . . . that will drive them to your theatre! If you yell LOUD enough . . . and LONG enough . . . about your wonderful entertainment . . . you won't have to go looking for patrons . . . THEY WILL BE LOOKING FOR YOU! nATKHKH \ uieea service %^Jp/uz€BaBr of mfinousmr