Motion Picture Herald (Nov-Dec 1944)

Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture Herald
Date:
Nov-Dec 1944
Publisher:
[New York, N.Y. : Quigley Pub. Co.]
Volume:
Motion Picture Herald (Nov-Dec 1944)
Leaf #:
00018
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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MANPOWER W Industry leaders who will head the Drive SHOWN here and on the following pages are exhibitor and distributor mennbers of the national committee and the exchange district chairmen and personnel who are devoting their full-time energy to the conduct of the industry's part in the Sixth War Loan drive, November 20 to December 16. THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE: Harry Brandt, left, chairman; Jay Emanuel, center, national campaign coordinator, and John Hertz, Jr., publicity and advertising director. Aiding these are Max Cohen, special events; Ted Lloyd, radio, and Max E. Youngstein, publicity and exploitation. ABOVE are: Ned E. Depinet, distributor chairman; Neil Agnew, eastern industry sales; and Henry Ginsberg, western industry sales. Also on the committee are Leon Bamberger, assistant distributor chairman; Herb Berg, trade papers; and Tom Baily, Treasury consultant. CINCINNATI: First row, left io right — Allen Moritz; Joe Ou/a/ian; Bill Onie; Ed. Booth; Harris Dudelson, chairman. Second row, left to right — Lev. Bugie; George Kirby: Jimmy >4brose; Stanley Jacques, and Jack Bannon. INDIANAPOLIS: First row, left to right — Foster Gauker; Claude W. McKean, chairman; George T. Landis; Russell Brentlinger; Ted Liebtag. Second row, left to right — Ed Brauer; L. J. McGinley; G. R. Frank. Third row, left to right — Carl Harthill; A, R. Taylor; Guy Craig, and Jos. W. Bohtt. DES MOINES: First row. left to right— Edward Spiers; William Feld; Lou Elman; E. J. Tilton; Julian King. Second row, left to right — D. C. Kennedy: Lou Levy, chairman; Harry Hamburg; S. J. Mayer, and Mei Eviden. KANSAS CITY: Seated, left to right— Arthur Cole; Robert F. Withers W. E. Truog; Jack Langan. chairman; G. F. Fuller: J. E. darrison; Bevert) Miller. Standing, left to right— R. M. Copeland; T. L. Baldwin: Rafpi Li Beau; F. C. Hensfer; A. A. Renfro; F. J. Lee. and R. C Berg. | MOTION PICTURE HERALD, NOVEMBER 4. 194 1 OilPi Hit, fOllOl