Motion Picture Herald (Dec 1933–Mar 1934)

Page scan 000769 from Motion Picture Herald

Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture Herald
Date:
Dec 1933–Mar 1934
Publisher:
[New York, N.Y. : Quigley Pub. Co.]
Volume:
Motion Picture Herald (Dec 1933–Mar 1934)
Leaf #:
000769
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:
May 30, 2024
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February 24, 1934 MOTION PICTURE HERALD 37 The first of I934's Champions are six, named by the box offices of the nation's key theatres during January. Of these, two — "Roman Scandals" and "Dancing Lady" — were also Champions for December. Of January's six, two were tied for third place, and two for fourth. (3) Produced by Samuel Soldwyn. Directed by Frank Tuttle. Screen play by William Anfhony McGuire, from an original story by George S. Kaufman and Robert Sherwood. Additional dialogue and material by George Oppenheimer, Arthur Sheekman and Nat Perrin. Songs by Al Dubin and Harry Warren. Dances and production numbers directed by Busby Berkeley. Art director: Richard Day. Musical director: Alfred Newman. Photography of the numbers by Gregg Toland, photography of the story by Ray June. Film editor: Stuart Heisler. Sound recorded: Vinton Vernon. Cast: Eddie Cantor, Ruth Etting, Gloria Stuart, David Manners, Verree Teasdale, Edward Arnold, Alan Mowbray, Grace Poggi, Charles C. Wilson, Harry Holman, Lee Kohlmar. Released Dec. 29, 1933. ROMAN SCANDALS United Artists (4) Directed by Robert Z. Leonard. David O. Selznlck, executive producer. John W. Considine, Jr., associate producer. Screen play by Allen Rlvkin and P. J. Wolfson, from the book by James Warner Bellah. Photographed by Oliver T. Marsh. Cast: Joan Crawford, Clark Gable, Franchot Tone, May Robson, Winnie Lightner, Fred Astaire, Robert Benchley, Ted Healy, Floria Foy, Art Jarrett, Grant Mitchell, Maynard Holmes, Nelson Eddy, Sterling Holloway, Moe Howard, Jerry Howard, Larry Fine. Released November 24, 1933. DANCING LADY MCM (4) Produced by Carl Laemmie, Jr. Associate producer, Julius Bernheim. Directed by James Whale. From the play by Selgfried Geyer. Adaptation and continuity by Hans Kraly, F. Hugh Herbert and Ruth Cummings. Additional dialogue by Karen de Wolf. Musical score by W. Francke Harllng. Photographed by John Mescal!. Film editor, David Berg. Art director, Charles D. Hall. Editorial supervision by Maurice PIvar. Sound supervision by Gilbert Kurland. Cast: Elissa Landl, Paul Lukas, Nils Asther, Dorothy Revler, Lawrence Grant, Esther Ralston, Warburton Gamble, Lois January. Released December 18, 1933. BY CANDLELIGHT Universal