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Motion Picture Herald (Jul-Aug 1943)

Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture Herald
Date:
Jul-Aug 1943
Publisher:
[New York, N.Y. : Quigley Pub. Co.]
Volume:
Motion Picture Herald (Jul-Aug 1943)
Leaf #:
000641
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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August 2 1, 1943 MOTION PICTURE HERALD 45 (.Continued from preceding page) this type of show. Many WACS complained that it was silly; others said it was fair. As a whole, not the type of picture for an Army post. Played Tuesday, Aug. 3.— War Dept. Theatre, AAFGFS, Minter Field, Bakersfield, Calif. EDGE OF DARKNESS: Errol Flynn, Ann Sheridan — I don't know why they complain about war pictures. They draw better than musicals. This one is tops. Haven't seen a better war picture since "Dark Journey." Trailer is great. — Ralph Raspa, State Theatre, Rivesville, W. Va. Small town patronage. EDGE OF DARKNESS: Errol Flynn, Ann Sheridan — You get all set to take a beating on every war picture and then one comes along that knocks you for a loop. There hasn't been a more heart-rending war story than this one; so everybody in town comes to the show and hands me the best gross in weeks. Anything to make a liar out of me. Of course, it is a splendid picture, but so are some of the others. — W. Varick Nevins, III, Alfred Co-op Theatre, Alfred, N. Y. Small college town patronage. MISSION TO MOSCOW: Walter Huston, Ann Harding— This is a well done production, but it is not a small town picture. Business was average. Played Wednesday, Thursday, July 28, 29.— E. M. Freiburger, Paramount Theatre, Dewey, Okla. Small town patronage. MISSION TO MOSCOW: Walter-Huston, Ann Harding— Big, but not for a small town. Warner Bros, has good trailers and they help a lot. — Ralph Raspa, State Theatre, Rivesville, W. Va. Small town patronage. WILD BILL HICKOK RIDES: Constance Bennett, Bruce Cabot— This is still a great show. The trailer is all you need to bring them in. As I said before, Warner Bros, has been putting out good trailers. Billed this with "Cowboy in Manhattan" for a great double bill, but was almost ruined by the carnival we had all week.— Ralph Raspa, State Theatre. Rivesville. W. Va. YANKEE DOODLE DANDY: James Cagney, Joan Leslie — O.K. I played it with raised admission and had above average SundayMonday attendance. — H. T. Nokes, Ozarlc Theatre, Ozark, Mo. Rural and small town patronage. Short Features Columbia MY WIFE'S AN ANGEL: All Star Comedies— One of the best two-reel comedies with music I have had in a long time. Play it. — Victor E. Dahl, Fayette Theatre, Fayette, Iowa. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer THE BOY AND THE WOLF: Technicolor Cartoons — Excellent little cartoon. Story old but has a new ending. Pleased most everyone here. — Claude R. Gray, Gilmont Theatre, Mt. Gilead, N. C. THE BOY AND THE WOLF: Technicolor Cartoons — Not very original except where dog tries to lie in shadow of a crooked cactus. Otherwise it is entertaining cartoon. — W. Varick Nevins, HI, Alfred Co-op Theatre, Alfred, N. Y. DOG HOUSE: Pete Smith Specialties— Heart-warming subject in a dog pound for dog lovers. Everyone will like it and comment on it. — W. Varick Nevins, in, Alfred Co-op Theatre, Alfred, N. Y. DON'T TALK: Two-Reel Specials— This saved my day. Played with "Seven Miles from Alcatraz" and everybody pleased. Story very new and up-to-date in my neck of the woods. — Claude R. Gray, Gilmont Theatre, Mt. Gilead, N. C. FALA: Pete Smith Specialties — Different idea. Shows the White House and its visitors from the viewpoint of the President's dog. Clever and well liked. — Varick Nevins, HI, Alfred Co-op Theatre, Alfred, N. Y. FILM THAT WAS LOST: Passing Parade— Very good reel with some interesting shots of the Russian revolution, Rasputin, etc.— W. R. Fyle, Dreamland Theatre, Rockglen, Sask., Canada. HEAVENLY MUSIC: TwoReel Specials— It depends when and how you play it. Personally it has a touch of class, and appeared silly on our program (Friday and Saturday), where we feature action and comedy. You ought to see it before booking. — Thomas di Lorenzo, New Paltz Theatre, New Paltz, N. Y. HOLLYWOOD DAREDEVILS: Pete Smith Specialties— Typical Pete Smith reel. Will get gasps and laughs. — W. Varick Nevins, III, Alfred Co-op Theatre, Alfred, N. Y. INCA GOLD: Miniatures — Excellent historical reel about a subject that every school child knows by heart.— W. Varick Nevins, III, Alfred Co-op Theatre, Alfred, N. Y. PEOPLE OF RUSSIA: Miniatures— Stuff in this O.K. — if you like stuff, and I do mean stuff. Because that's all it is with my crowd — just stuff.— Claude R. Gray, Gilmont Theatre, Mt. Gilead, N. C. RED HOT RIDING HOOD: Technicolor Cartoons Very fine little cartoon. Everyone very well pleased. Music is excellent. — Claude R. Gray, Gilmont Theatre, Mt. Gilead, N. C. Paramount BEACH COMMAND: Sportlights— This shows how the Army has taken over Miami and is extremely interesting to everyone who is interested in anything at all.— W. Varick Nevins, III, Alfred Co-op Theatre, Alfred, N. Y. THE 500 HATS OF BARTHOLOMEW CUBBINS: Madcap Models — The cutest and best of the Madcap Models. Well liked here.— W. Varick Nevins, III, Alfred Co-op Theatre, Alfred, N. Y. HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Cartoon— Another dandy cartoon. Very good. Pleased everyone so far as I know. —Claude R. Gray, Gilmont Theatre, Mt. Gilead, N. C. INA RAY HUTTON AND ORCHESTRA: Headliners — A fairly good orchestra reel. — W. Varick Nevins, III, Alfred Co-op Theatre, Alfred, N. Y. POPULAR SCIENCE, NO. 4: Popular Science— Just a waste of film with my crowd. — Claude R. Gray, Gilmont Theatre, Mt. Gilead, N. C. SPEAKING OF ANIMALS AND FAMILIES: Speaking of Animals — The best I've played of this series. It's a wow and should not be wasted. — E. A. Lindenau, Arthur Theatre, Lemont, 111. SPEAKING OF ANIMALS IN CURRENT EVENTS: Speaking of Animals — This is a swell and clever series that is well liked here. This issue is a dandy. — W. Varick Nevins, III, Alfred Co-op Theatre, Alfred, N. Y. RKO Radio CITY OF COURAGE: Victory Specials— Only thing different here is that it takes place in Moscow. — Ralph Raspa, State Theatre, Rivesville, W. Va. T BONE FOR TWO: Walt Disney Cartoons— Very good. Had the same old story but pleased my crowd from the kids right on up to the elders.— Claude R. Gray, Gilmont Theatre, Mt. Gilead, N. C. Twentieth CenturyFox WE ARE THE MARINES: March of Time— This full length March of Time will do all right if played (Continued on following page) Everybody will want to see it... HOLIWOOD HOLLYWOOD'S ANSWER TO THE CALL TO ARMS! II A COLUMBIA SHORT SUBJECT PRESENTATION Intimate glimpses of public favorites now serving in Uncle Sam's armed forces! SCREEN SNAPSHOTS ^^upj/y Year 0n the Screen and stiH riT'litW/V/ //^j* America's favorite personality reel!