Motion Picture Herald (Jan-Feb 1942)

Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture Herald
Date:
Jan-Feb 1942
Publisher:
[New York, N.Y. : Quigley Pub. Co.]
Volume:
Motion Picture Herald (Jan-Feb 1942)
Leaf #:
000680
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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5^ MOTION PICTURE HERALD February 2 1 942 {.Continued from preceding page) DEVIL DOGS OF THE AIR: James Cagney, Pat O'Brien — A re-issue that is well worth bringing back any time. 1 played this on bargain day to the best business I've had on that day. Everybody liked it and I liked the way they turned out. I had the chance to repeat those sweet words, "Sorry, you'll have to ■vait for the next show." Running time, 86 minutes. Played January 23— Felix H. Tisdale, Ga-Ana Theatre, Georgiana, Alabama. Small town patronage. DIVE BOMBER: Fred MacMurray, Errol Flynn— A spectacle in color. A very good picture and very timely with a different slant on a story of aviation and dive bombing. The only bad comment was a little too much of the same thing. Business was good and naturally I liked it. Running time, 133 minutes. Played January 25, 26— Felix H. Tisdale, Ga-Ana Theatre, Georgiana. Alabama. Small town patronage. INTERNATIONAL SQUADRON: Ronald Reagan — Real good picture. Most authentic to date. Packed them in. — Harland Rankin, Plaza Theatre, Tilbury, • Ontario, Can. General patronage. MANPOWER: Edward G. Robinson, Marlene Dietrich, George Raft — This did below average for a midweek playdate. We gave it the works, advertised it to the fullest extent, but somehow, our patrons did not warm up to this. This was doubled with "Private Nurse." — J. E. Stocker, Myrtle Theatre, Detroit, Mich. Neighborhood patronage. MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER, THE: Bette Davis, Ann Sheridan, Manty Woolley, Jimmy Durante — Comedy with sparkling dialogue by Monty Woolley. Too much Woolley and not enough Davis; not for an audience who is looking for action. — Leon C. Bolduc. Majestic Theatre, Conway, N. H. General patronage. SERGEANT YORK: Gary Cooper, Walter Brennan, Joan Leslie — A truly great picture in which Cooper gave the finest performance of his splendid career. All the exhibitor's troubles disappear when a picture like this one comes along which cinches the argument in favor of better product to cure box office trouble. Running time, 134 minutes. Played January 25-26. — A. C. Edwards, Winema Theatre, Scotia, Calif. Small lumber town patronage. SERGEANT YORK: Gary Cooper, Joan Leslie— I want to salute the director, actors and every one connected . in the making of this picture. Cooper could not be better, Joan Leslie was good and Walter Brennan is the grand old man. The picture moves off from the start and there is never a let down. Should take top honors for the year. Business was above average. Played January 31-February 2. — Melville Danner, Kozy Theatre, Granite, Okla. Small town patronage. STRAWBERRY BLONDE, THE: James Cagney, Olivia de Havilland, Rita Hayworth — A real good picture. Played second run to only average business. — Harland Rankin, Park Theatre, Chatham, Ontario, Can. General patronage. THEY DIED WITH THEIR BOOTS ON: Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland — A natural. Played to hold over business. — Harland Rankin, Centre Theatre, Chatham, Ontario, Can. General patronage. IN N E W S R E E L S MOVIETONE NEWS— No. 46, Vol. 24.— Normandie capsizes Battle for Singapore U. S. Fleet in Action Auto plants make tanks Uniforms for soldiers Sports. MOVIETONE NEWS— No. 47, Vol! 24.— First films Navy attack on Jap islands America all-out for war. .. .Bomber crew honored Cruiser launched. NEWS OF THE DAY— No. 244, Vol. 13.— U. S. Navy in Far East Auto industry's victory program.... New chemical puts out incendiaries California children fingerprinted. . . . Normandie capsized. . . . Sports. NEWS OF THE DAY— No. 245, Vol. 12.— U. S. Navy batters Jap bases Singapore's fall perils America Willkie warns nation of Jap danger. PARAMOUNT NEWS— No. 49.— Hollywood's war effort New York seizes pinballs Human statues in Springfield U. S. Pacific fleet. .. .Industry converted for war Consider Normandie salvage.... Bamboo for Zoo's pandas. PARAMOUNT NEWS— No. SO.— New army repair corns Fighting ships launched Fall of Singapore Sports Americans register. ... Navy raids Marshall islands. RKO1 PATHE NEWS— No. 49.— Loss of Normandie.... Auto industry converted U. S. and Brazil talk rubber Hollywood Evacuation Corps Anti-incendiary liquid Sports. .. .Airplane carrier in Pacific. RKO' PATHE NEWS— No. Stt.— U. S. Fleet Raids Jap Bases Men register in draft Soldiers repair weapons R.C.A.F. men stage drill Sports. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL— No. 58.— U. S. Navy in Pacific. . . . Normandie capsized. . . . Auto industrymakes weapons Knudson a Lieut. General Fashions Sports. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEI No. 59.— Navy raids Jap islands. .. .New draft begins. .. .Twin destroyers launched Medal for Nininger R.C.A.F. cadets in N. Y Dog show .... Sports. Short Features Columbia FOX AND THE GRAPES, THE: Color Rhapsodies — Good color cartoon. Running time, 10 minutes. — M. D. Stewart, Texas Theatre, De Leon, Texas. Small town patronage. IN THE SWEET PIE AND PIE: Stooges— This rolled them in the aisles. I personally laughed so hard I threw the old backbone for a ten yard loss and had to go for the heating pad. Running time, 20 minutes. — M. D. Stewart, Texas Theatre, De Leon, Texas. Small town patronage. YOU NAZTY SPY: Three Stooges— You can't beat the Three Stooges for real laughs. Here they sati rize the world's most hated dictator and his aides, and it is needless to add they are a scream. Anyone who can't enjoy this comedy must lack a sense of humor. Running time. 17 minutes. — J. A. Reynolds, Director of Education and Recreation, New Jersey State Prison, Trenton, N. J. Prison patronage. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer TELL-TALE HEART, THE: Two Reel SpecialsJoseph Schildkraut does a good job of his part and the direction and photography are fine in this serious psychological study. The audience was quite absorbed by it but afterward commented that they would not want a regular diet of this type of short. Running time, 18 minutes. — W. Varick Nevins III, Alfred CoOp Theatre, Alfred, N. Y. Small college town patronage. Paramount SUPERMAN: Color Cartoon — Kansas should adopt this for its state trademark. Such "corn". Even the kids thought it was terrible. How about matching Superman and Popeye? Running time, 11 minutes. — Eddie Ornstein, Rialto Theatre, Marengo, Ind. Small town patronage. SUPERMAN IN THE BILLION DOLLOR LIMITED: Superman Color Cartoons — Good cartoon which pleased the kids 100 per cent. Runing time, 10 minutes. — E. M. Freiburger, Paramount Theatre. Dewey, Okla. Small town patronage. RKO Radio IT HAPPENED ALL NIGHT: Edgar Kennedy Comedies — A fair comedy that seemed O.K. — Harland Rankin, Plaza Theatre, Tilbury, Ontario, Can. General patronage. MARCH OF TIME, NO. 6: "When Air Raids Strike" — This March of Time will probably create some interest along the coastal cities, but out here it didn't create much interest. We get all this stuff in the newsreels and the weekly picture magazines, so it's old stuff when it finally gets here. — Mayme P. Musselman, Princess Theatre, Lincoln, Kan. Small town patronage. Twentieth CenturyFox LIFE OF A THOROUGHBRED : Sports Review— A short all lovers of fine horses will enjoy. The photography is marvelous, especially the scenes of the Bluegrass State. The film ends with some exciting shots of that champion of the turf, Whirlaway. Running time, 10 minutes. — J. A. Reynolds, Director of Education and Recreation, New Jersey State Prison, Trenton, N. J. Prison Patronage. Universal SALT WATER DAFFY: Color Cartoon— A clever and humorous color cartoon on life in the Navy. — J. A. Reynolds, Director of Education and Recreation, New Jersey State Prison, Trenton, N. J. Prison patronage. SKYLINE SERENADE: Musical— Best two reeler this year from Universal. The last number, "Concerto for Two," is beautiful. Running time, 20 minutes.— Eddie Ornstein, Rialto Theatre, Marengo, Ind. Small town patronage. Vitaphone GAY PARISIAN, THE: Technicolor Special— Of all the nonsensical musical shorts we have ever shown, believe this was the worst. The only redeeming feature was the music which at times was much too loud. Several patrons said they thought it would never end. Running time, 20 minutes. — Horn and Morgan, Inc., Star Theatre, Hay Springs, Neb. Small town patronage. GOOD NIGHT ELMER: Merrie Melodies— Very poor reel. Not up to the standard. Running time, 7 minutes. — A. L. Dove, Bengough Theatre, Bengough, Saskatchewan, Can. Small town and rural patronage. Miscellaneous Government BOMBER: Office of Emergency Management — This one should please every crowd. It is a dandy. Running time. 8 minutes.— John Stafford, Royal Theatre, Leonardville, Kan. Rural patronage. NEW SPIRIT, THE: Walt Disney Cartcon-A very good cartoon in which Donald Duck makes out his income tax report. It is free; play it. National Screen Service is distributing it. Running time, 7 minutes. — E. M. Freiburger, Paramount Theatre, Dewey, Okla. Small town patronage.