Independent Exhibitors Film Bulletin (1954)

Record Details:

Title:
Independent Exhibitors Film Bulletin
Date:
1954
Author:
Film Bulletin Company
Publisher:
New York, Film Bulletin Company
Volume:
Film Bulletin (1954)
Leaf #:
00029
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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ALTIMORE COURT HAS ORDERED THAT F CENSORS APPROVE AND LICENSE NTITLED "THE MOON IS BLUE " And the Following Facts Support the Judge's Opinion: IN 21 WEEKS "THE MOON IS BLUE' HAS PLAYED IN MORE THAN 3300 THEATRES IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. IN 21 WEEKS ' THE MOON IS BLUE" HAS GROSSED OVER $8,500,000 AT THE BOX OFFICES OF THESE THEATRES. IN 68 COMPARATIVE ENGAGEMENTS "THE MOON IS BLUE" HAS GROSSED 81^o MORE THAN "HIGH NOON" IN THE SAME 68 CITIES. DECEMBER 7th, 1953 The action of Commissioner of Public Safety, Bernard Berry of Jersey City, against the owners and manager of the Stanley Theatre charging the possession of "an obscene, indecent and immoral film", was thrown out by the HUDSON COUNTY GRAND JURY on December 8, 1953, thus opening the way for showings of "THE MOON IS BLUE" in Jersey City the beginning of January. P-S. A PREMINGER-HERBERT PRODUCTION RELEASED THRU UNITED ARTISTS