Motion Picture Herald (Nov-Dec 1942)

Page scan 000302 from Motion Picture Herald

Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture Herald
Date:
Nov-Dec 1942
Publisher:
[New York, N.Y. : Quigley Pub. Co.]
Volume:
Motion Picture Herald (Nov-Dec 1942)
Leaf #:
000302
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 01, 2024
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66 MOTION PICTURE H ERALD November 28, 1942 (Continued from page 64) average Western draw. They are all alike when it comes to box office: Played Friday, Saturday, November 6, 7. — Horn & Morgan, Inc., Star Theatre, Hay Springs, Neb. Small town patronage. MOSCOW STRIKES BACK: Documentary— Brought unbelievable and unexpected results. Everyone really enjoyed the first reel about the "Russia's Youth Day" during the year of 1939. Our theatre is only six months old in a small community and it's rather hard to get pictures enjoyed by all. But this exclusive film did the trick. It played with "In Old California." It also carried a kid crowd for the Armistice Day matinee. "Moscow Strikes Back" is a sure bet. Played Monday-Thursday, November 9-12. — Bernard Rubin, Terrace Theatre, Los Angeles, Calif. General patronage. OUTLAWS OF PINE RIDGE: Don Red BarryGood western which pleased on Friday and Saturday. Played November 13, 14. — E. M. Freiburger, Paramount Theatre, Dewey, Okla. Small town patronage. STAR DUST ON THE STAGE: Gene Autry— This was the best one yet. Everyone made this comment. Business good. Played Friday, Saturday, October 30, 31. — Miss Cleo Manry, Buena Vista Theatre, Buena Vista, Ga. Small town patronage. YOKEL BOY: Albert Dekker, Joan Davis— Very good picture, did satisfying business. — Harland Rankin, Centre Theatre, Chatham, Ont. Small town patronage. RKO Radio LOOK WHO'S LAUGHING: Fibber McGee and Molly, Edgar Bergen — This is a natural for the small town, but somehow it did not bring in the amount it should have. If you do play it I hope you are not as disappointed as I and that your customers will give the cashier something to do besides paint her nails. Played Wednesday, Thursday, October 28, 29. — Mrs. B. V. Sheffield, Strand Theatre, Poplarville, Miss. Small college town patronage. Twentieth CenturyFox CASTLE IN THE DESERT: Sidney Toler, Arleen Whelan — We used this for a midnight show. Did the usual business. — Harland Rankin, Plaza Theatre, Tilbury, Ont. Small town patronage. CASTLE IN THE DESERT: Sidney Toler, Arleen Whelan — A very good Charlie Chan. Good business. Played Bargain Night. Played Wednesday, Thursday, November 11, 12.— J. H. Taylor, Zap Theatre, Zap, N. D. Small town patronage. I WAKE UP SCREAMING: Betty Grable, Victor Mature — A really good thriller that was very well liked. Laird Cregar played a wonderful part.— Fred Basha, Palace Theatre, Corner Brook, Newfoundland. Small town patronage. MAGNIFICENT DOPE, THE: Henry Fonda, Don Ameche — Good little picture for Sunday play. Business only fair. Played Sunday, October 25. — Miss Cleo Swap / have a four-inch F1.6 projection lens for an Eastman 16mm. Sound Kodascope Special. Its present retail value is $80, but to me I figure about $50 or $60 would satisfy. Due to the fact that I am figuring on opening a small town theatre in the near future, I would be willing to swap this lens for $50 or $60 worth of small theatre equipment, such as reels, rewinds, ticket box, or anything like that. I bought the lens in 1938 to use with an Eastman sound projector. I used it only a few times and then I disposed of the projector. I've been "stuck" with the lens ever since. — ROBERT K. ROTHSCHILD, 2831A West Dunbar Place, Milwaukee. Manry, Buena Vista Theatre, Guena Vista, Ga. Small town patronage. MOONTIDE: Jean Gabin, Ida Lupino — Although this feature has no box office appeal, it had that something about it that made patrons feel they had seen something worth while. It is a picture that grows on you the more you think about it. But I hardly believe that Gabin will ever become much of a box office star. Played Sunday, Monday, November 8, 9. — Horn & Morgan, Inc., Star Theatre, Hay Springs, Neb. Small town patronage. RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE: George Montgomery— A fair Western that went over big here due to the fact that so many people read the book. — Fred Basha, Palace Theatre, Corner Brook, Newfoundland. Small town patronage. ROXIE HART: Ginger Rogers, George Montgomery— Everybody loves Ginger Rogers in Tilbury. — Harland Rankin, Plaza Theatre, Tilbury, Ont. Small town patronage. ROXIE HART: Ginger Rogers, George Montgomery— Played this pretty late, but it did about average business and pleased. You have to look at this as a satire on the newspaper reporter racket or you are liable to wonder if such travesty could happen in American courts. Played Sunday, Monday, November 1, 2. — Horn & Morgan, Inc., Star Theatre, Hay Springs, Neb. Small town patronage. ROXIE HART: Ginger Rogers, George Montgomery — A good picture well liked by all, even the kids. Played Saturday, Sunday, November 14, IS. — J. H. Taylor, Zap Theatre, Zap, N. D. Small town patronage. SWAMP WATER: Walter Brennan, Walter Huston— A good show that was well liked. — Fred Basha, Palace Theatre, Corner Brook, Newfoundland. Small town patronage. THIS AGOVE ALL: Tyrone Power, Joan Fontaine —One of the best pictures of the year, but not the drawing power of a good comedy. — Mrs. O. A. Jensen, Silver Hill Theatre, Oshkosh, Neb. Small town patronage. United Artists CORSICAN BROTHERS, THE: Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Ruth Warrick — Another very good United Artists picture. Did good business. Played Saturday, Sunday, November 7, 8.— J. H. Taylor, Zap Taylor, Zap Theatre, Zap, N. D. Small town patronage. FIESTA: Ann Ayars, George Givot — A very poor show that we double billed with "Mr. Dynamite." — Fred Basha, Palace Theatre, Corner Brook, Newfoundland. Small town patronage. FLYING WITH MUSIC: William Tracy— Very good musical, suitable for a double bill. — Harland Rankin, Plaza Theatre, Tilbury, Ont. Small town patronage. MISS ANNIE ROONEY: Shirley Temple, William Gargan — Shirley should rest on her laurels. "Kathleen" failed and now this one. The first was nothing to shout about and neither is this. We thought that perhaps under a different producer she might come through, which she did not. She is not as attractive in her adolescence, either, as she appeared to be. What you would call in golf, pressing. So regretfully, we are ringing down the curtain on Shirley. — A. E. Hancock, Columbia Theatre, Columbia City, Ind. Small town patronage. TO BE OR NOT TO BE: Carole Lombard, Jack Benny — A good comedy that should go over big anywhere. We advertised it big as Carole Lombard's last picture, but somehow it failed to click at the box office. They stayed away for some reason or other. — Fred Basha, Palace Theatre, Corner Brook, Newfoundland. Small town patronage. TWIN BEDS: Joan Bennett, George Brent— A feather in United Artists' hat for giving us a downto-earth picture once in a lifetime. Those who came did some swell praising and, if handled right, will prove an asset. Bennett and Brent make a grand team and the rest of the cast prove their abilities. Played Wednesday, Thursday, September 30, October 1. — Mrs. B. V. Sheffield, Strand Theatre, Poplarville. Miss. Small college town patronage. Universal BROADWAY: George Raft, Janet Blair, Pat O'Brien — A good picture of the gangster type. Pat O'B rien best star. — Mrs. O. A. Jensen, Silver Hill Theatre, Oshkosh, Neb. Small town patronage. FLYING CADETS: Edmund Lowe, William Gargan— Used on a double bill. A short, snappy airplane picture enjoyed by our Saturday trade. — Mrs. O. A. Jensen, Silver Hill Theatre, Oshkosh, Neb. Small town patronage. LADY IN A JAM: Irene Dunne, Patric Knowles— Sort of silly. Will get by midweek. — Mrs. O. A Jensen, Silver Hill Theatre, Oshkosh, Neb. Small town patronage. MEN OF TEXAS: Robert Stack, Jackie CooperHere is a big Western that just misses being better. The fairly small crowd seemed to like it when doubled with "Wings for the Eagle." It is a well-done and actionful film. Flayed Friday, Saturday, November 6, 7— W. Varick Nevens III, Alfred Co-Op Theatre, Alfred, N. Y. Small college town patronage. MR. DYNAMITE: Lloyd Nolan, Irene Hervey— A fair programer that was well received. — Fred Basha, Palace Theatre, Corner Brook, Newfoundland. Small town patronage. Warner Brothers ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT: Humphrey Bogart, Kaaren Verne — I was surprised at the results on this one, but they were still low. The second night I could have rested instead of going through the motion of pretending to have worked. I do give Bogart credit for being a versatile actor and should make a box office hit where murder is appreciated. Plaved Wednesday, Thursday, October 21, 22.— Mrs. B. V. Sheffield, Strand Theatre, Poplarville, Miss. Small college town patronage. ALWAYS IN MY HEART: Gloria Warren, Kay Francis — I was really surprised at this little picture (Continued on page 68) TELEGRAMS are feature length storie^g^g^^Bject form WESTERN UNION