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 #:
000648
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:
July 11, 2024
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(Continued from preceding page) ness was only fair. This was not the fault of the picture. Played Saturday, Dec. 9. — A. H. Kaufman, Fountain Theatre, Terre Haute, Ind. SING A JINGLE: Allan Jones, June Vincent— I played this with an action picture and they made a good double bill. It is just average screen fare. I don't think this feature would stand alone on a single bill. However, it held up. its end of the double bill for me. Played Friday, Saturday, Nov. 24, 25.— W. J. Fleischer, New Franklin Theatre, Franklin, Minn. Small town patronage. THIS IS THE LIFE: Susanna Foster, Donald O'Connor —This is a picture they liked. Donald O'Connor is liked very much here. — Harland Rankin, Plaza Theatre, Tilbury, Ont., Can. TRAIL TO GUNSIGHT: Eddie Dew, Maris WrixonGood Western picture which pleased. Also good music by my old friend Ray Whitley. Played Friday, Saturday, I>ec. 1, 2.— E. M. Freiburger, Paramount Theatre, Dewey, Okla. Small town patronage. Warner Bros. ADVENTURES OF MARK TWAIN: Fredric March, Alexis Smith — Business was off. This picture was too long. The audience was on the way to the exits long before the final reel ended. This reel could have been reduced to five minutes profitably. Played Sunday, Monday, Dec 3, 4. — A. C. Edwards, Winema Theatre, Scotia, Calii. Small lumber town patronage. FRISCO KID: James Cagney, Margaret Lindsay— If it hadn't been for the several reissues of Warner Bros., their program this year would have been a flop for us. "Frisco Kid" was O.K., although it is not as good as "Oklahoma Kid." There are too many war pictures from this company this year. Flayed Sunday, Monday, Dec. 3, 4. — A. H. Kaufman, Fountain Theatre, Terre Haute, Ind. LAST RIDE, THE: Richard Travis, Eleanor Parker— Another poor one. There have been too many of this type this year. — A. E. Hancock, Columbia Theatre, Columbia City, Ind. MASK OF DIMITRIOS, THE: Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre — This picture is a little involved and it takes concentration, and so it is not well liked by all. It is, however, filled with good acting. Played Wednesday, Thursday, Nov. 29, 30.— B. Schmitt, Ewing Theatre, Midlothian, lU. Suburban patronage. MR. SKEFFINGTON: Bette Davis, Claude Rains— It was Mr. Skeffington all the way. I don't hesitate to say that Bette is slipping. It showed in the business this picture did not do. A. E. Hancock, Columbia Theatre, Columbia City, Ind. SHINE ON, HARVEST MOON: Ann Sheridan, Dennis Morgan — It is a very good picture for better type theatres. It was N.G. at our box oflfice. It would have been fine if it had been of the corny type like the old Bob Bums or Weaver Bros, or Roy Acuff. Even if we think they are corny, the people will pay their money to see them. Played Sunday. Monday, Nov. 19, 20.— A. H. Kaufman, Fountain Theatre, Terre Haute, Ind. SPY SHIP: Irene Manning, Craig Stevens— This did exceptionally well. I would advise playing it. Played Sunday, Nov. 26. — Harland Rankin, Plaza Theatre, Tilbury, Out., Can. Short Features Columbia DOCTOR, FEEL MY PULSE: All Star ComediesGood. Columbia shorts are generally good. — Harland Rankin, Plaza Theatre, Tilbury, Out., Can. GARDEN OF EATIN*: All Star Comedies— Good. This is different from the usual cartoon. — Harland Rankin, Plaza Theatre, Tilbury, Ont., Can. PICK A PECK OF PLUMBERS: All Star ComediesAs usual Columbia's two-reel slapstick comedies just can't be beat. This one is very funny. — A. H. Kaufman, Fountain Theatre, Terre Haute, Ind. TEN PIN ACES: All Star Comedies— This is another Columbia hit short. — Harland Rankin, Plaza Theatre, Tilbury, Otit., Can. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MOVIE PESTS: Pete Smith Specialties— We could run this reel once a month and still do a lot of good. — M. Bailey, Strand Theatre, Dryden, Ont., Can. SCREWBALL SQUIRREL: Technicolor Cartoons— This is one of the funniest cartoons we have had in a year. There are several other producers who might be vastly aided if they took a look at Metro's and Warner's cartoons in order to find out what is wrong with theirs. — A. H. Kaufman, Fountain Theatre, Terre Haute, Ind. Twentieth CenturyFox KINGDOM OF TREASURE: Magic Carpet— Good short subject. — Harland Rankin, Plaza Theatre, Tilbury, Ont., Can. SKI SLOPES: Sports Reviews (Color')— There is beautiful scenery in this picture and it should fit on any program.— M. Bailey, Strand Theatre, Dryden. Ont., Can. THE CHAMPION OF JUSTICE: Terry toons— Fair 32 SHORT PRODUCT PLAYING BROADWAY Week of December 18 ASTOR Safety Sleuth MGM Feature: Meet Me in St. Louis. . . MGM CAPITOL Puttin' on the Dog MGM Feature: Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo MGM CRITERION Weapons of War ..WAC-UA Painter and Pointer ■. . . . Universal Feature: The Climax Universal GLOBE Lost and Foundling Vitaphone Feature: Dark Wafers United Artists HOLLYWOOD Weapons of War WAC-UA The Old Grey Hare Vitaphone Feature: To Have and Have No< Warner Bros. RIVOLI Jasper's Paradise Paramount Feature: Frenchman's CrfeA . Paramount RIALTO Puppet Love Paramount Rhythm on Wheels Paramount Feature: House of Frankenstein Universal ROXY Weapons of War WAC-UA City of Paradox 20th Cent.-Fox Feature: Something for the Boys Cent.-Fox STRAND Oror-able Kitty Vitaphone Outdoor Living Vitaphone Feature: Hollywood Canteen. . . Warner Bros. cartoon. — Harland Rankin, Plaza Theatre, Tilbury, Ont., Can. Victory Films WAR SPEEDS UP: This victory reel runs 20 minutei and has more than average entertainment. — E. M. Freiburger, Paramount Theatre, Dewey, Okla. Vitaphone BUCKAROO BUGS: "Bugs Bunny" Specials— This is another cartoon that was well received— Harland Rankin, Plaza Theatre, Tilbury, Oht., Can. GOLDILOCKS AND THE JIVIN' BEARS: Merrie Melodies Cartoons— Clever cartoon in color.E. M. Freiburger, Paramount Theatre, Dewey, Okla. ONCE OVER LIGHTLY: Featurette— In this we see an old time Mack Sennett comedy with Ben Turpin, Snob Pollack, Charles Murray and the Keystone Cops. It is a riot. — E. M. Freiburger, Paramount Theatre, Dewey, Okla. PLANE DAFFTf: Merrie Melodies Cartoons— Good cartoon.— Harland Rankin, Plaza Theatre, Tilbury, Out., Can. THE SWOONER CROONER: Merrie Melodies Cartoons—Here is one that will please your fans.— Edward H. Belz, Community Theatre, Athens, Wis. WINNER'S CIRCLE: Technicolor Specials— An excellent single reel in color on the life of a race horse. Play this one. — A. L. Dove, Bengough Theatre, Bengough, Sask., Can. WINNER'S CIRCLE: Technicolor Specials— Those interested in the background of horse racing will really like this. — Edward H. Belz, Community Theatre. Athens Wis. Marblehead House Opens The Marblehead theatre, Marblehead, Ohio, opened Thanksgiving Day, replacing the area's only theatre, which burned down a year ago last January. The 200-seat house is owned by Charles C. Vargosick, Jr. Tub Thumpers of America Is Formed in Boston The Tub Thumpers of America, an organi tion of press agents and newspapermen and worn has been formed in Boston and is expected become a national institution with chapters every large city. The aim of the organization is to promote t status of public relations work and to keep it a high plane. It also will emulate the Gridir and Cheese Clubs, and render "public service all civic, state and national institutions," and help put over successfully the various Bond dri% in which the industry participates. First officers elected are : Harry Brownii chief tub thumper; Al Fowler, chief bill post Marjorie Spriggs, chief swindler; James Ben Bartzoff, Arnold Van Leer, the blackb trio ; Joe Di Pesa and Art Noger, honora membership committee; Joe Longo and Abe Bei stein, special awards committee. There are ^ charter members and plans are being prepared extend to other cities. Charters will be grant where 25 members or more apply for a chapter. Kogod Elected Head of Washington Variety Club Fred Kogod, president of Kogod-Burka theatr Washington, has been elected chief barker of 1 Variety Club of Washington. He succeeds Jo S. Allen, who automatically becomes a member I the board. Other officers elected were J. Edward Fontaii" first assistant chief barker; Nathan D. Gold^ Department of Commerce, second assistant ch" barker ; Jake Flax, property master ; Sam C lanty, reelected treasurer, a post he has held sir-i the inception of the club. , Elected to the board was Charles E. Peppi^' and reelected to the board of governors were Georj Crouch, E. Lichtman, Carter Barron, Rudolph B( ger and Harry Bachman. Also on the board ex-officio members are the following ex-presiden.' in addition to Mr. Allen: Sam Wheeler, Vir Dougherty, Hardie Meakin and Sidney Lust. Loew's Canada Unit Net ! $99,171 for Fiscal Year The financial statement of Marcus Loew Tl atres, Ltd., of Canada shows a net profit of $9> 171, following full dividends for seven per c<i preferred shares, for the fiscal year ended Augt, .30. The profit is equal to $7.12 per share of coj mon stock for which a $1 dividend was authoriz! as of December 30, marking the first payment |, common shareholders since 1921. Net profit f, the rame period last, year was $95,876. Heads Philadelphia Group George Beattie, Paramount sales manager Philadelphia, has been elected to lead the Motit; Picture Associates for 1945. Other officers chos,. were : William Humphries, vice-president ; Willisl Doyle, treasurer; Lester Wurtele, secretary; a| for the board of directors, Alfred J. Davis, Sal Krugman, Charles Beilan, Ely Epstein, Willia Mansell, and Jack McFadden. New members a mitted were Edward L. Fineblatt, Mell Ko Walter Donohue, Moe Verbin and Jack Jaslow. I New Theatre Approved In Naugatuck, Conn., Ralph Pasho, Gem theat has received a release for manpower from t Connecticut Manpower Commission for the co struction of a 900-seat theatre, at an approxinv cost of $100,000 for the one-story building. 1. also has received approval from the War Pr. duction Board in Washington for the use of mai rials for the building, and construction will stJ shortly. Named Booking Manager Harold Wise has been named new booking ma ager of Paramount's St. Louis Exchange. Fc merly of Chicago, he succeeds William Wand who recently resigned to operate a theatre Lebanon. Mo. Henry T. Bahner has returned the St. Louis exchange as a booker following \ honorable discharge from the Navy. [ MOTION PICTURE HERALD, DECEMBER 23, isf