Motion Picture Herald (Sep-Oct 1935)

Page scan 000565 from Motion Picture Herald

Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture Herald
Date:
Sep-Oct 1935
Publisher:
[New York, N.Y. : Quigley Pub. Co.]
Volume:
Motion Picture Herald (Sep-Oct 1935)
Leaf #:
000565
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 15, 2024
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September 28, I 935 MOTION PICTURE HERALD 283 STORIES BOUGHT IN YEAR FOR SHOWMEN'S SCREEN On this and succeeding pages appears a complete compilation of stories purchased by the studios, potentially for screen material. This is the first time such a gathering of information has been made to provide the exhibitor with advance data on what he may expect in forthcoming product. The period covered is from September 1, 1934, to September 1, 1935. An article analyzing the data appears on page 29. Accent on Youth, play, by Samson Raphaelson, purchased by Paramount. Adventure for Three, original, by Marcella Burke and R. B. Wills, purchased' by MGM. Adventures of Robin Hood, original, purchased by Warner Brothers, for James Cagney and Guy Kibbee. Against the Current, original, by Ramon Novarro, purchased by Metro, for production and direction of Mr. Novarro. Age of Indiscretion, original, by Leon Gordon, purchased by MGM for direction by Edward Ludwig. Alias Mary Dow, original, William A. Johnston and Forrest Halsey, purchased by Universal, which assigned continuity to Rose Franken and dialogue to Arthur Caesar. Alibi Ike, book, by Ring Lardner, purchased by Warner for Joe E. Brown ; to be adapted by Bert Kalmar and Harry Ruby. Alice Adams, book, by Booth Tarkington, purchased by Radio for Katharine Hepburn. All His Geese Are Swans, original, by Charles S. Belden and Frederick Stephani, purchased by Columbia. Alone Together, original, by Mann Page, purchased by Universal for Zasu Pitts and Hugh O'Connell ; direction by Kurt Neumann. Amateur Girl, book, by Elmer Harris and Lynn Starling ; purchased by Reliance ( United Artists), for Constance Cummings. Amateur Hour, original, purchased by Metro. Amateur Lady, original, anonymous. By Reliance (United Artists). Amateur RACQtneT, original, by Albert J. Cohen and Robert Shannon, purchased by Universal. Ambulance Call, original, anonymous, purchased by Metro. Americans Can Sing, original, anonymous, purchased by MGM for Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy; to be produced by Hunt Stromberg. Andrew's Harvest, original of the Texas plains, by John Evans, purchased by Paramount, screen play by Marguerite Roberts, to feature Herbert Wilcox. Anna Karenina, book, by Tolstoy, purchased by MGM for Greta Garbo and Fredric March. Annapolis Farewell, original, by Jack Wagner, purchased by Paramount for Sir Guy Standing; direction by Richard Wallace, adaptation by Frank Craven and Dale Van Every. An Old Fashioned Girl, book, by Louisa M. Alcott, purchased by Republic. Anthony the Third, original, by Harry Sauber, purchased by Warners for Edward G. Robinson. Anything Goes, play, by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse, lyrics by Cole Porter, purchased by Paramount. Applesauce, play, by Barry Connors, purchased by Warners, which assigned Ben Markson to do the adaptation ; release title : "Red Apples." April in Paris, original, by Franz Schultz, purchased by Universal, for production by B. Y. Harburg and scenario by Mr. Schultz. Arctic Wings, book, Richard V. Grace. By Columbia. Ask for Mrs. Foster, original, by Joseph Santley, purchased by Warners as a possible vehicle for Aline MacMahon. Joseph Santley and Mary McCall, Jr., are writing the scenario. As Thousands Cheer, revue, by Irving Berlin and Moss Hart; purchased by MGM. (Continued on following page) FOR YOUR Twentieth ANNIVERSARY "BROADWAY MELODY of 1936" John W. Considine, Jr. PRODUCER