Motion Picture Herald (Apr-Jun 1931)

Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture Herald
Date:
Apr-Jun 1931
Publisher:
[New York, N.Y. : Quigley Pub. Co.]
Volume:
Motion Picture Herald (Apr-Jun 1931)
Leaf #:
0001084
Language:
English
Subjects:
motion pictures, Motion pictures -- Periodicals
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System
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:
August 29, 2022
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66 MOTION PICTURE HERALD May 16, 1931 I CLASSIFIED 1 Advertising ^ Ten cents per word, payable in advance. Minimum charge, (s $1.00. Copy and checks should be addressed Classified Ad Dept., Motion Picture Herald, 1790 Broadway, New York, N. Y. The Recognized National Classified Advertising Medium f ' Mail Order Bargains S. O. S. AGAIN REPEATS:— BEWARE OF FLYBYNIGHTS— DEAL WITH ESTABUSHED COMPANIES! Sound -onFilm Heads, Choice of Five Standard Makes, $198.50; R.C.A. Photophone Speakers, $10.75; Motor Generators for Sound -on -Film, $69.75; 15" Aluminum Sound Reels, $2.34; Da-Tone Sound Screens, 39c sq. ft.; Beaded Sound S<:reens, 59c sq. ft.; Theatre Velvet Carpet, $1.11 per yd.; Acoustical felt, 27;4c sq. yd.; Dyed Burlap, $1.11 per yd.; Plush Draperies, 77c sq. yd.' Parts for Powers, Simplex, 20% discount; Brand New Reflector Arcs, each $79.50; Forest 15 Ampere Rectifiers, Brand New, each $49.50; Tone-O-Graph Sound-on-Film Heads, $49.50; Synchronous Turntables, $49.50; Powers Aperture Masks, $1.90; Simplex Aperture Masks, 98c; Many Other Bargains. Write S. O. S. Corp., Dept. E-H, 1600 Broadway, New York City. Cable Address. "SOSOUND," New York. Sound on Film Heads, $198.50; Beaded Sound Screens 59c square foot; Samson No. 19 Amplifiers, $65.00; General Electric 6 Amp. Chargers, $13.50; R. C. A. Photophone Speakers ready to operate from 60 Cycle AC Current, complete with Transformer to match your amplifier or radio, a wonderful speaker for the front of the theatre complete with baffle ready to play, $22.50. Address THEATRE SOUND SERVICE, 130 Clinton Avenue South, Rochester, New York, Projector Repairing BEST SHOP for repairing projection machines. Prompt service, reasonable prices. Address Movie Supply Co., 844 Wabash Ave., Chicago, lllmoia. SKILLED MECHANICS, specialized tools, and a •hop equipped for but one purpoie can offer you nothing but the beat in repair work. That is what I have, and I can offer you the best in the overhauling of your motion picture machinery equipment. One of the oldest repair men in the territory, and serving some of the largest houses. Relief equipment furnished free. For results bring your work to Joseph Spratler, 12-14 E. Nmtn St.. Chicago, Illinois. Equipment Wanted WANTED — Peerless or Simplex projectors, also Strong reflector arc lamps. State price, condition and number of machines. Will pay cash, or one third down and balance C.O.D. Address Box No. 2. Motion Picture Herald, 1790 Broadway, New York. HIGHEST PRICES paid for used opera chairs, projection machines, etc. Address Movie Supply Co.. 844 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois. WANTED: Used Amplifiers; Automatic Arcs; Booth Equipment; Chairs; Cameras; Faders; Horns; Generators; Projectors; Rectifiers; Sound Heads; Speedometers; Motors; Turntables. State Makes, Price, Condition, Full Information. Simplex and Powers Projectors for sale at reasonable prices. Address Box No. 24, Motion Picture Herald. 1790 Broadway, New York. Theatres for Sale FOR LEASE— TALKING PICTURE THEATRE, central west, population 70,000, modern equipment, good business, $3,500 gives immediate possession. Have other business requiring my attention. Address Box No. 53, Motion Picture Herald, 1790 Broadway, New York. FOR RENT: MY THEATRE, city 25,000. Ready to run except has no sound equipment. Address WALTER LEVI, Anniston, Alabama. Chairs for Sale OPERA CHAIRS, seats and backs for all makes, five-ply, at prices that save you money. Jobs in new and used chairs. Address Redington Company, Scranton, Penna. BIG BARGAIN in used Opera Chairs, 600 upholstered, 800 reneer. Address Morvie Supply Co., 844 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois. 1,500 HIGH GRADE A. H. ANDREWS CO. SPRING CONSTRUCTED CHAIRS, Full Upholstered Backs covered in green Velcmr, Box Spring Seats covered in Imitation Spanish Leather, Massive Wood Ends, Iron Middles. 1,000 A. H. Andrews Co. Upholstered Chairs, Panel Backs, Squab Scats, Covered Brown Imitation Spanish Leather; Reasonable Prices. Write ILUNOIS THEATRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, 1150 So. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. 1.000 USED HARDWOOD PORTABLE CHAIRS in Sections of Two and Three. 1,200 Upholstered Chairs, Panel Backs, Squab Seats covered in Imitation Spanish Leather $2.00 Each. 1,200 Veneer Chairs 90 Cents each. 600 Heywood Wakefield Spring Constructed Chairs, Panel Backs all newly iipholstered and covered. Green Imitation Leather. Write ILLINOIS THEATRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, 1150 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, Illinois Managers' Schools LEARN Modern theatre management and theatre advertising. Through approved home-study methods, the Institute has successfully trained hundreds of theatremen. Free particulars. Address Theatre Managers Institute, 325 Washington St., Elmira, New York. Equipment For Sale SACRIFICING, DOWN PAYMENT — Two brand new Strong Junior Reflector Arc Lamps and two 30 ampere Garver Rectifiers never taken from cases. List price $780.00. Due to lease trouble sacrificing down pavment. First $465.00 takes outfit. Send draft to STEBBINS THEATRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, 1804 Wvandotte Street. Kansas City, Mo., they will make shipment, ADDRESS D. G. SHADE, EMPIRE THEATRE, Kansas City, Mo, FOR SALE: SOUND ON DISC EQUIPMENT (Worth $775,00) slightly used; Mellaphone Turntables, Samson Amplifier and Tubes, Two Dynamic Cone Speakers, Booth Monitor and Fader. ALL FOR $250.00, Address Box No. 51, Motion Picture Herald, 1790 Broadway, New York. THEATRE EQUIPMENT, new and used. Opera chairs, projectors, screens, generators, rectifiers, reflecting arc lamps, etc. Write for bargain list and catalog. Addess Movie Supply Co.. 844 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois. FOR SALE ATTENTION INDEPENDENT DEIALEHS: Simplex large and small magazine rollers, and Asbestos Heat Shields, made of the best grade heat resisting material. Write for prices. Address Joe Spratler. 12-14 East Nmth St„ Chicago. Illinois. BIG BARGAINS— ReBuilt Simplex Motor Driven Machines with type "S" Lamp Houses, with late type Flat Belt friction drive Speed Controls. $300.00 each. Re-Built Powers 6B Motor Driven Machine. $235.00 each. DeLuxe Motiograph Machine, $250.00 each. Big Stock of Exhaust and Oscillating Fans for DC and AC current. Generators, all makes, ticket selling machines, film containers, etc., all at bargain prices for immediate shipment. Write — ILLINOIS THEATRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, 1150 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, Illinois. FOR SALE— 2 Late Model Peerless Reflector Arc Lamps like new, $130.00 each; 2 Simplex Projectors perfect condition, $195.00 each; Hertner Generator complete, $150,00. Address Box No. 485, Rochester, New York. Sound Equipment Bargains S. O. S. SELLS REPLACEMENTS FOR ALL SYSTEMS:— PACENT, DeFOREST, R.CA,, WESTERN ELECTRIC, PHOTOTONE, TONE-O-GRAPH, MELLAPHONE, UNIVERSAL, WEBER, SONOFILM: Potassium Photocells, $14,95; Caesium Photocells, $17,95; G. E. Exciter Lamps, 98c; Ample-Tone Optical Systems (fit all makes), $24.70; A.C. Head Amphfiers, $29.50; Genuine Synchronous Motors, $26.46; Tone Controls, $4.95; Wright -DeCoster Horns, $17,64; Jensen Tube Type Speakers, $21,25. Write us your needs. S. O. S. Corp., Dept E-H, 1600 Broadway, New York City. Cabl« Address, "SOSOUND," New York. Positions Wanted A-l PROJECTIONIST, experienced on any equipment, seven years' experience, will go anywhere. Address Box No. 7, Motion Picture Herald, 1790 Broadway, New York. SOUND PROJECTIONIST, ALL MACHINES. Alone. Address, PROJECTIONIST, 1819 Humboldt Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois. FEATURED ORGANIST — AT LIBERTY— Ten years' experience, three solid years with Loew's. Featuring Spot Solos, first class Slide Presentations and Microphone Novelties. Good instrument desiredmoderate salary — any location considered. Also experienced manager. If interested, address Box No 48, Motion Picture Herald, 1790 Broadway, New York. MOTION PICTURE OPERATORS available; experienced on Western Electric. Write ASSOCIATED PROJECTIONISTS, 103 North Rowan Avenue, Los Angeles, California. THEATRICAL SIGN ARTIST, open for position Address ED WINTER, Savannah, Georgia. Printing 50—11x14 Window Cards, $1.80; 1,000—3x8 Dodgers 1.00; prepaid. Address KING SHOPRINTERS, War' ren, Illinois. Renew Your Old Screen HAVE YOUR OLD SOUND SCREEN RESUR FACED — Old dirty screens made like new. Write or i-' phone the RE-NU SCREEN SURFACE COMPANY. 5420 Potomac Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, Phone State 6130 and Mansfield 6875. 5