Motion Picture Herald (Nov-Dec 1941)

Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture Herald
Date:
Nov-Dec 1941
Publisher:
[New York, N.Y. : Quigley Pub. Co.]
Volume:
Motion Picture Herald (Nov-Dec 1941)
Leaf #:
000806
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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"Ushers! Get out the tape for Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland in M-G-M's ' Babes On Broadway'!" Here is a picture in the best traditions of show business which has just about everything needed to bring crowds to the theatre and joy to the hearts of patrons of all ages, and to the exhibitor — M. P. HERAL id One of the most palatable and substantial entertainments ever to find its way into celluloid. Talent ancTVersatility are apparently boundless, and in this toe-tickling, heart -warming musical, are employed to their best possible advantage. There are encftrgk. breath-taking highlights in the film to have assured successful reception for three motion pictures. —BOXOFFICE Entertainment -laden money show. A showman's natural and can't miss being a big money picture. —EXHIBITOR Great show; sock entertainment. As great a job as has ever been put into one picture. Any ticket buyer will go out raving. A whale of a box-office attraction with Mickey Rooney, the nation's top male draw, and Judy Garland, heading the cast and doing the best jobs of their careers. The answer to every exhibitor's prayer. Boys and girls, it's a show, and what a show! —HOLLYWOOD REPORTER Just about everything the average movie fan could desire. Place "Babes On Broadway" right on top . . . the best Rooney-Garland co-starrer to date. Head and shoulders above all other recent musicals. Bound to be a hit with any audience, will shoot boxoffice grosses upward in every situation. —SHOWMEN'S TRADE REVIEW Should do as well as its predecessors, "Strike Up The Band" and "Babes In Arms," at the box-office — which was very good. — VARIETY (Weekly) In exploiting this attraction, showmen are warranted in going th limit. The picture contains 15 musical numbers, among the some of the best they've ever seen. Busby Berkeley, director, has seen to it that all of his past experience in the field of dance direction is reflected in the enterprise . . . Audience shrieked their delight. — M. P. DAILY Will be a box-office smash of the season. One of the most refreshing and enjoyable musicals to ever grace the screen. It has everything, and exhibs. can prepare for holdovers and top grosses. -FILM DAILY An avalanche of sure fire entertainment, paced by the certified box-office names of Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland. It has everything with which to mop up — youthful zest, heart -tug, infectious rhythm, constant amusement and excitement, stirring performances, substantial story interest, captivating music and lavish production. —DAILY VARIETY 400 HAPPY NEW YEAR DATES LAUNCH 1942 s FIRST TRIUMPH!