Motion Picture Daily (Jul-Sep 1940)

Martin Quigley HARRY C. ARTHUR, JR. St. Louis "No one individual has earned a more highlyesteemed place in the cinema sun than Martin Quigley, whose devotion of one quarter-of-acentury to the steady improvement of motion pictures has had an indelible effect upon everyone concerned, upon matters ranging from sales policies governing distributor-exhibitor relationships, to the moral soundness of film product and the practical exploitation and publicizing of that product in theatres throughout the world. "His keen, clear mind, and honest criticisms, set forth in unmistakable print week in and week out, have given to us all the benefit of his pointed observations. " Tearing down' is a common fault of many who find negative criticism an easy road to renown. Such is not a possession of Martin Quigley, who writes without rancor or prejudice, whose criticisms pull no punches, yet which constantly strive to view matters from a constructive viewpoint." PHILLIP CHAKERES Springfield, Ohio "Martin Quigley's contributions through his publications in the last quarter of a century will always be symbolic in the minds of all of us as how a great showman has contributed his time and efforts to help build this industry to its place in the world today." CHARLES R. GILMOUR Denver "We feel a deep obligation to Mr. Quigley and his very capable staff for the fine job they have done in presenting facts concerning our industry as they saw them, particularly in the issuance of the Better Theatres section of the Herald, which has been responsible for many constructive changes in our operations." A. H. BLANK Des Moines "All of the amazing developments within the motion picture industry are commonly taken with too little genuine enthusiasm. We are living and experiencing these developments and naturally we cannot see the forest for the trees. It is so with our industry's keen appreciation of Martin Quigley. We take him and his tremendous service to motion pictures too much for granted. We seldom take time to genuinely admire the courage and the foresight with which he has directed the policies of his publications. His faith in, and love for, motion pictures have enabled him to foresee the dangers that threaten the industry, and without fear of failure or criticism he has ventured out to chart a safe course. It is to his credit that many in the industry have not always agreed with him and his policies, but always he refused to be swayed and his persistence has invariably proved his keen judgment, his broad vision and his high courage. When the development of our industry is recorded in motion picture history, Martin Quigley's name with his career will stand out from the accomplishments of the truly great, high and proud and magnificent!" L. C. GRIFFITH Oklahoma City "Martin Quigley has contributed as much, or possibly more than any other executive in the industry to the end of making the motion picture industry one of the foremost of all industries. By his ceaseless labors he has been able to write editorials that give a clear understanding of all important matters that have come before the industry through the years; and, in my opinion, these have helped all men in all branches of the industry to understand the viewpoints of the other about most everything." JOHN H. HARRIS Pittsburgh "I first heard about Martin Quigley from my father, Senator John P. Harris. In the years that have passed since I myself became actively engaged in the motion picture business, I have found Martin Quigley's editorial policies consistently fair, unbiased, and at all times considerate of the proper advancement of the motion picture industry." MOTION PICTURE HERALD