Motion Picture Herald (Sep-Oct 1939)

Page scan 000259 from Motion Picture Herald

Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture Herald
Date:
Sep-Oct 1939
Publisher:
[New York, N.Y. : Quigley Pub. Co.]
Volume:
Motion Picture Herald (Sep-Oct 1939)
Leaf #:
000259
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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I September 16, 1939 MOTION PICTURE HERALD 77 WINTER CARNIVAL: Ann Sheridan, Richard Carlson, Helen Parrish, Robert Armstrong — Sheridan may have "oomph" but the picture didn't. It is verypoor and the chill wind not only blew over Dartmouth,, it blew over the audience, and they hurried out of the storm through the exits. — A. E. Hancock, Columhia Theatre, Columbia City, Ind. General patronage. WUTHERING HEIGHTS: Laurence Olivier, Merle Oberon, David Niven, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Flora Robson — Split decisions on this. The elite were enthusiastic and the common run not so certain. In fact, they were very doubtful if it was worth their money. The acting is tops and the recording just soso. It is very heavy and no comedy relief. And I am frank in saying that it is not a picture that has much chance of doing business the second day in a rural town. That was true here. — A. E. Hancock, Columbia Theatre, Columbia City, Ind. General patronage. 1 I I Warner Brothers DEVIL'S ISLAND: Boris Karloff, Nedda Harrigan —Well, this held up to average for mid-week but the trailer drove people away instead of increasing business. They put all the gruesomeness they could find in the trailer and the people are not looking for that these days. Running time, 62 minutes. Played August .1O-3I.— Horn and Morgan, Inc., Star Theatre, Hay Springs, Neb. Small town patronage. DODGE CITY: Olivia de Havilland, Errol Flynn, Ann Sheridan, Alan Hale, Bruce Cabot, Frank McHugh, Victor Jory — Nothing can be added to the many favorable reports that have appeared. It was a small town natural for us. — Harland Rankin, Plaza Theatre, Tilbury, Ontario, Canada. General patronage. HELL'S KITCHEN: "Dead End Kids," Margaret Lindsay, Ronald Reagan — Excellent entertainment formy crowd and thoroughly enjoj'ed by all. Many complimentary remarks, which helps in these days _ of depression in our line. Play it by all means. Running time, 80 minutes. Played September 7. — A. L. Dove, Bengough Theatre, Bengough, Saskatchewan, Canada. Rural and small town patronage. HELL'S KITCHEN: "Dead End Kids," Margaret Lindsay, Ronald Reagan — This time it's hockey and what a game. About on a par with their best efforts. Some like them and on a bargain night this picture really pleased. — Mayme P. Musselman, Princess Theatre, Lincoln, Kansas. Small town patronage. NAUGHTY BUT NICE: Dick Powell, Ann Sheridan. Gale Page — Powell didn't sing enough for most people. They said they wanted to hear more from him. The picture has lots of laughs. There is pep most of the time and most everyone will get a kick out of it. Running time, 91 minutes. Played August 6-7.— G. R. Borden, Jr., AM-BC Theatre, Blaine, Wash. General patronage. SECRET SERVICE OF THE AIR: Ronald Reagan, John Litel, Irene Rhodes — An excellent action drama with several old time airplane shots that made this picture one that was well taken by the audiences. Running time, 61 minutes. — A. J. Inks, Crystal Theatre, Ligonier, Ind. Small town patronage. WATERFRONT: Dennis Morgan, Gloria Dickson, Marie Wilson — This new boy has some good looks and ability but the rough spots need smoothing off. The picture has action and' that is what it takes to please the weekend patrons, if you can get them in. We can't — Mayme P. Musselman, Princess Theatre, Lincoln, Kansas. Small town patronage. Short Features Me+ro-Goldwyn-Mayer COUSIN WILBUR: Our Gang— Better than most of the recent Gang comedies. — Mayme P. Musselman, Princess Tlieatre. Lincoln, Kansas. Small town patronage. DARK MAGIC: Robert Benchley— This is one of the good Benchley shorts. He buys his kid a lot of parlor tricks but they don't work so good. — Mayme P. Musselman, Princess Theatre, Lincoln, Kansas. Small town patronage. DOG DAZE: Our Gang — The usual Our Gang laugh riot. Running time, one reel. — Gladys E. McArdle, Owl Tlieatre, Lebanon, Kansas. Small town patron DUEL PERSONALITIES: Our Gang— A good comedy but this series is getting a trifle worn and threadbare. Running time, eight minutes. — A. J. Inks, Crystal Theatre, Ligonier, Ind. Small town patronage. GIANT OF NORWAY: Passing Parade, No. 7— Entertaining. — E. M. Freiburger, Paramount Theatre, Dewey. Okla. Small town patronage. GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS: Cartoons— We have set this twice, have advertised it, then Metro pulled it out and substituted. That don't make us any friends and what a disappointment to the kids. — Mayme P. Musselman, Princess Tlieatre, Lincoln, Kansas. Small town patronage. HAPPILY BURIED: Musical Comedies— Excellent two-reel musical. Running time, two reels. — Gladys E. McArdlc, Owl Theatre, Lebanon, Kansas. Small town patronage. HOLLYWOOD HOBBIES: MGM Miniatures— Pretty good but I couldn't make my patrons believe that a new-born colt could be so frisky. — Mayme P. Musselman, Princess Theatre, Lincoln, Kansas. Small town patronage. HOW TO EAT: Robert Benchley— Entertaining single reel. Running time, one reel. — Gladys E. McArdle, Owl Theatre, Lebanon, Kansas. Small town patronage. LITTLE GOLDFISH, THE: Cartoons— Excellent.— Horn and Morgan, Inc., Star Theatre, Hay Springs, Neb. Small town patronage. SEAL SKINNERS: Cartoons— My patrons cannot see these sepia cartoons after the wonderful cartoons. No good.— Gladys E. McArdle, Owl Theatre, Lebanon, Kansas. Small town patronage. TINY TROUBLES: Our Gang— Metro went back to the old midget gag for this one but it is very good. Drew a lot of laughs and they all enjoyed it. Running time, 10 minutes. — Guy G. Black, Plaza Theatre, Inc., Lyons, Neb. Small town patronage. WANTED: NO MASTER: Cartoons— Wanted: no more of these sepia cartoons. Not worth the electricity it took to run it. — Gladys E. McArdle, Owl Theatre, Lebanon, Kansas. Small town patronage. WHILE AMEUtICA SLEEPS: Crime Doesn't Pay Series — A short on the spy ring activities in this country that should be repeated if you have already run this one. Excellent. Running time, 18 minutes. — A. J. Inks, Crystal Theatre, Ligonier, Ind. Small town patronage. YANKEE DOODLE GOES TO TOWN: Passing Parade, No. 6— An excellent reel and timely. — C. L. Niles, Niles Theatre, Anamosa, Iowa. General patronage. Paramount DATE TO' SKATE, A: Fopeye the Sailor— Good Popeye and if you have ever learned to skate, you will appreciate it. Running time, six minutes. — G. R. Borden, Jr., AM-BC Theatre, Blaine, Wash. General patronage. FROLICKING FROGS: Grantland Rice Sportlights {Continued on following pac/e)