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 #:
000734
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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42 MOTION PICTU RE HERALD August 28, I 943 (Continued from preceding page) Nagel — A class "B" picture that I played very late. For me just a waste of playing time. Mediocre acting and a very poor story. If you have never played it, you are lucky. Played Friday, Aug. 6. — A. L. Dove, Bengough Theatre, Bengough, Sask., Canada. Rural and small town patronage. FRANKENSTEIN MEETS WOLF MAN: Lon Chaney, Bela Lugosi — About the weakest of the "Frankenstein" pictures. Lugosi not a very impressive monster; nothing to compare with Karloff. Hope Universal quits making this series. — Sammie Jackson, Jackson Theatre, Flomaton, Ala. GALS, INC.: Leon Errol, Grace McDonald— A fair programmer that got laughs from those that like the Errol brand of slapstick. Played with a PRC picture, "Billy the Kid in Western Cyclone" that should never have been taken out of the cans. Flayed Thursday, Friday, July 22, 23.— V. G Mullarkey, Theatre Officer SAAAB, Santa Ana Army Air Base, Santa Ana, Calif. IT AIN'T HAY: Abbott and Costello— Same type of comedy, which is losing its earlier appeal. However, the kids go for it in a big way. Played Sunday, Monday. Aug. 1, 2. — D. A. Russell, Ness Theatre, Ness City, Kan. Small town patronage. NEXT OF KIN, THE: Basil Sydney. Nova Pilbeam —This picture was sold to us as a "must see" for every American. We sincerely felt it our duty and privilege to play it on the screen. We spent a great deal on advertising for this. I believe that everyone should see it, although it is not pleasant to see and is very depressing. I believe that patrons would have been satisfied with this picture if the sound had been better and the speaking intelligible. Business fair. Played Saturday -Sunday, July 17, 18.— James A. Blossom, Movie-tone Theatre, Fairfield, Mont. Rural and small town patronage. TENTING TONIGHT ON THE OLD CAMP GROUND: Johnny Mack Brown— This series does business. Do more with them than I can with Roy Rogers. Sorry Universal is splitting them up.— Sammie Jackson, Jackson Theatre, Flomaton, Ala. WAC PRELUDE TO WAR: Documentary Film— Civilian exhibitor should book this one and succeeding releases, if they are made available. We have run this and three others in the series for many weeks, to thousands of men, with nothing but the finest type of comment. Lots of queries as to when the next issues will be shown. The fine hand of Capra has created masterpieces of informational propaganda films in this series.— V. G. Mullarkey, Theatre Officer SAAAB, Santa Ana Army Air Base, Santa Ana, Calif. Warner Bros. BACKGROUND TO DANGER: George Raft, Brenda Marshall— This is not one of Warner's big boys that have been coming our way lately but if it's excitement they want, it should fill the bill. A bit implausible in spots, but worth 80 minutes of most folks' time. Played Tuesday. July 19, 20.— Army Theatre No. 2, Ft. Bragg, N. C. CASABLANCA: Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman—Here is one picture that I did not care for particularly, but I guess I was in the minority. Lots of raves from the audience and good attendance. Anyway, it is not strictly a war picture, so thank goodness for that!— W. Varick Nevins, III, Alfred Co-op Theatre, Alfred, N. Y. Small college town patronage. CASABLANCA: Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman—Excellent; perfect cast. Who was the Negro piano player? He was good.— Sammie Jackson, Jackson Theatre, Flomaton, Ala. CASABLANCA: Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman—This had to be played hot off the griddle. Big theatres cashed in on timeliness of name. I played rather late and missed the boat. Played Sunday, July 11.— Philip Schwartz, Parkway Theatre, Bridgeport, Conn. CONSTANT NYMPH, THE: Charles Boyer, Joan Fontaine— We plaved this only one day, but don't let that fool you. It's a woman's picture and from coast to coast the girls will shed a tear for Joan Fontaine. This is a great picture for a great audience. Do you have that tyrie of audience in your town? Then play it. Played Saturday, July 24.— Army Theatre No. 2, Ft. Bragg, N. C. HARD WAY, THE: Ida Lupino, Dennis MorganIda Lupino is a great actress, but this picture failed to satisfy generally. Played Tuesday, Wednesday, July 20. 21.— Melville Danner, Kozy Theatre, Granite, Okla. Small town patronage. MISSION TO MOSCOW: Walter Huston, Ann Harding— Some liked it, some didn't. However, it will not do much business in a small town. Played Friday, Saturday. Aug. 6, 7.-D. A. Russell, Ness Theatre, Ness City, Kan. Small town patronage. SERGEANT YORK: Gary Cooper, Joan LeslieSecond showing. This picture did better than a lot of new ones. One of the best pictures made in the last 4 or S years. Played Saturday-Monday, July SHORT PRODUCT PLAYING BROADWAY Week of August 2}rd ASTOR Dog House MGM The Lonesome Mouse MGM Feature: Best Foot Forward . . MGM CAPITOL Black Market RKO Feature: DuBarry Was a Lady. MGM CRITERION Any Chickens Today? Universal Feature: We've Never Been Licked Universal GLOBE Three Cheers for the Girls. .Vitaphone Childhood Days Vitaphone Feature: Victory Through Air Power United Artists MUSIC HALL ' Then Japan ( March of Time) .20th Cent.-Fox Feature: Mr. Lucky RKO PARAMOUNT Popular Science, No. 5 Paramount Speaking of Animals in Current Events Paramount Unusual Occupations, No. 5. Paramount Ration for the Duration .... Paramount Feature: Let's Face It Paramount RIALTO Superman in Danger Paramount Feature: Hitler's Madman .. .MGM ROXY Black Market RKO Pandora's Box 20th Cent.-Fox Feature: Heaven Can Wait .. 20th Cent.-Fox STRAND Gray, White and Blue Vitaphone The Aristo Cat Vitaphone Champions Train Champions. Vitaphone Feature: The Constant Nymph. Warner Bros. 17-19.— Melville Danner, Kozy Theatre, Granite, Okla. Small town patronage. VARSITY SHOW: Dick Powell, Fred Waring— Very good reissue; fine print. Seemed to go over swell here on Cash Night. — Sammie Jackson, Jackson Theatre, Flomaton, Ala. Short Features Columbia BLONDE AND GROOM: All Star Comedies— Good farce comedy and the kind of hokum our patrons like. Columbia makes the best slapstick comedies on the market today. — A. H. Kaufman, Fountain Theatre, Terre Haute, Ind. SPOOK LOUDER: All Star Comedies— Played Sunday and Monday. For slapstick comedy the Three Stooges can't be beat and "Spook Louder" is one of their best.— A. H. Kaufman, Fountain Theatre, Terre Haute, Ind. MEN WORKING TOGETHER: America Speaksr Fairly interesting Victory short showing how a patriotic poster was made. — W. Varick Nevins, in, Alfred Co-op Theatre, Alfred, N. Y. TREE FOR TWO: Color Rhapsodies— Very good Fox and Crow cartoon. They have taken hold quite well here. — W. Varick Nevins, III, Alfred Co-op Theatre, Alfred, N. Y. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer HEAVENLY MUSIC: Special— Some of you have been panning this. In this town everyone thought this was swell and have been asking for more like it. I watched it each time it came on as I liked it personally. I consider it one of the best shorts of the year, and it was applauded each performance. — W. Varick Nevins, III, Alfred Co-op Theatre, Alfred, N. Y. SEEING HANDS: Pete Smith Specialties— This is a story of how a blind man discovered himself and became a leading personality in our war production. Good, too.— Army Theatre No. 2, Ft. Braggs, N. C WHO'S SUPERSTITIOUS?: Pete Smith Specialties— Pete Smith does a good job of showing how some superstitions originated; humorously, of course. — W. Varick Nevins, III, Alfred Co-op Theatre, Alfred, N. Y. Paramount ALONA ON THE SARONG SEAS: Popeye the Sailor— Good Popeye.— Melville Danner, Kozy Theatre, Granite, Okla. ALDRICH FAMILY GETS IN THE SCRAP, THE: Victory Shorts — Fairly good Victory reel but the sound was not good on my print. This does not match the quality of the other ones Paramount released earlier.—W. Varick Nevins, IH, Alfred Co-op Theatre, Alfred, N. Y. THE TRUCK THAT FLEW: Madcap Models— Another very cute Madcap Model, but has more limited appeal than some. Some of the big kids thought it was too babyish for them. — W. Varick Nevins, ni, Alfred Co-op Theatre, Alfred, N. Y. Twentieth CenturyFox INVASION: March of Time— Average March of Time two-reeler. — E. M. Freiburger, Paramount Theatre, Dewey, Okla. INVASION: March of Time— This short subject on invasion gives us a new understanding of the work, men and material needed for each invasion. It shows us what a really big task it is to get each of our invasion forces equipped and transported for the attack. We did not hear any comments on this, but would say it is very interesting. — James A. Blossom, Movietone Theatre, Fairfield, Mont. INVASION: March of Time— Very good March of Time. — Sammie Jackson, Jackson Theatre, Flomaton, Ala. Universal DIZZY ACROBAT: Color Cartune — This Woody Woodpecker cartoon is the best cartoon from Universal this season. — W. Varick Nevins, III, Alfred Co-op Theatre, Alfred, N. Y. LITTLE CLAYTON FARMFRONT WONDER: Person -Oddities — This is a reel of a lot of little items. They are generally interesting. Good filler. — W. Varick Nevins, III, Alfred Co-op Theatre, Alfred, N. Y. SWING YOUR PARTNER: Color Cartune— Good color cartoon. — E. M. Freiburger, Paramount Theatre, Dewey, Okla. Victory Film DOCTORS AT WAR: Victory Film— Fairly entertaining Victory reel. — E. M. Freiburger, Paramount Theatre, Dewey, Okla. Vitaphone CHAMPIONS TRAINING CHAMPIONS: Technicolor Specials — Tough to have to pay for stuff like this. Just instructions training young men for the Air Force. You can get any such reels from the Government free. — A. L. Dove, Bengough Theatre, Bengough, Sask., Canada. CHILDHOOD DAYS: Melody Master Bands— This is a musical reel with children singing and playing in a juvenile symphony orchestra. It is entertaining. — E. M. Freiburger, Paramount Theatre, Dewey, Okla. THE DOVER BOYS: Merrie Melodies Cartoons— Not so good. — Melville Danner, Kozy Theatre, Granite, Okla. Serials Columbia THE BAT MAN: Serial— Played first two chapters and looks like it will be good. The kids seem to like this serial better than any we've played so far. — A. H. Kaufman, Fountain Theatre, Terre Haute, Ind. CAPTAIN MIDNIGHT: Serials — This went over good here. Columbia, why not make another one featuring "Captain Midnight"? — Sammie Jackson, Jackson Theatre, Flomaton, Ala. Republic DAREDEVILS OF THE WEST: Serial— This serial started off fine. — Sammie Jackson, Jackson Theatre, Flomaton, Ala.