Motion Picture Herald (Mar-Apr 1945)

Page scan 000157 from Motion Picture Herald

Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture Herald
Date:
Mar-Apr 1945
Publisher:
[New York, N.Y. : Quigley Pub. Co.]
Volume:
Motion Picture Herald (Mar–Apr 1945)
Leaf #:
000157
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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WHAT THE PICTURE HID FOR ME" etro-Goldwyn-Mayer 'RAGON SEES): Katharine Hepburn, Walter Hustonserious and timely story of the Japs invading China, tharine Hepburn and Walter Huston are especially i. We had many requests to see if we were going play this picture and people planned ahead to see it. uness very good. Played Sunday -Tuesday, Feb. 18-20. . Schmitt, Ewing Theatre, Midlothian, 111. Suburban Tcraage. linf 1ARRIAGE IS A PRIVATE AFFAIR: Lana Turner, n Hodiak — We did all right on this one. It is not a Sail town picture but we got by. We have had lots pictures with the same kind of a story. Played Thurs:Saturday, Feb. 22-24. — M. Bailey, Strand Theatre. i /den, Ont., Can. Small town patronage. aramount :REAT MOMENT, THE: Joel McCrea, Betty Field . Ve did not gross enough the first night to pay _ the rfa rental. The second night scarcely paid the light It might have helped if we had left off the adtising as our customers give one look at advertising a costume or period picture and stay away. Played idnesday, Thursday, Feb. 14, 15. — A. C. Edwards, nema Theatre, Scotia, Calif. Small lumber town ronage. .1INISTRY OF FEAR: Ray Milland, Marjorie Reyf Ids — I have learned that the British have thin skins, itts is a British locale although there are two Ameriri5 and the rest are unknown. To an American audi~ze it failed miserably at the box office as all the pica-res that have a British atmosphere have done for I am not going on a limb this time as I did for I he Lodger." another that took the record for low at El box office. This midwest feels that we have helped ■': British win the war and that is enough. My audible does not accept this type and there is nothing that zan do about it except report it honestly. — A. E. Han, :k, Columbia Theatre, Columbia City, Ind. ; NAVY WAY, THE: Robert Lowery, Jean Parkert lall picture which needs double billing. We have . d lots like this one. Played Thursday-Saturday, Feb. ui0.— M. Bailey, Strand Theatre. Dryden, Ont., Can. lall town patronage. L5TORY OF DR. WAS SELL: Gary Copper, Laraine Ppf — Good picture. Being a war picture many stayed May and the cold weather didn't help. Played Thurs,-y-Saturday, Feb. 15-17.— M. Bailey, Strand Theatre, ■yden, Ont., Can. Small town patronage. FILL WE MEET AGAIN: Ray Milland, Barbara Briti — Another war picture which pleased fair business, •utine fare. Played Wednesday, Thursday, Feb. 21, — E. M. Freiburger, Paramount Theatre, Dewey, Okla. Tall town patronage. KO Radio .DAYS OF GLORY: Tamara Toumanova, Gregory :ck — An interesting story of Russian guerilla warfare, .' t no one went out of his way to see it. Business , ow. Played Wednesday, Thursday, Feb. 14, 15— B. :f mitt, Ewing Theatre, Midlothian, 111. Suburban tronage. CI GILDERSLEEVE'S GHOST: Harold Peary, Marion Vartin — This is the third of the series and we hope that is the final one. Played Friday, Saturday, Feb. 16. ■ — A. C. Edwards, Winema Theatre, Scotia, Calif. Small r-mber town patronage. SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS: Dis Cartoon Feature — Again this beautiful masterpiece f Walt Disney scored heavily for us at the box office, -j^iness was very good both nights. Played Friday, ; .turday, Feb. 16, 17. — A. C. Edwards, Winema Theatre, . xtia, Calif. Small lumber town patronage. Republic LAKE PLACID SERENADE: Vera Hruba Ralston, illiam Frawley — This is a good skating picture with t vera! good musical numbers and plenty of comedy. It I ;ased average business. Played Sunday, Monday, Feb. Pj 19. — E. M. Freiburger, Paramount Theatre, Dewey, <la. Small town patronage. wentieth CenturyFox FOUR JILLS IN A JEEP: Kay Francis, Carole Lan5 — Not much story. Popularity due to the array of fa ... the original exhibitors' reports department, established October 14. 1914. In it theatremen serve one another with information about the box-office performance of product — providing a service of the exhibitor for the exhibitor. ADDRESS REPORTS: What the Picture Did for Me, Motion Picture Herald. Rockefeller Center, New York 20. SID J. DICKLER Belmar Theatre, Pittsburgh Mr. Sid J. Dickler of the Belmar theatre, Pittsburgh, regularly submits reports to "What the Picture Did For Me" department of Motion Picture Herald. He recently remarked: "I make an honest endeavor to convey the unbiased opinions of my patronage, together with my own thoughts. On a number of occasions I might appear to be more 'con' than 'pro' the picture, but there are reasons for these opinions." In discussing recent product, Mr. Dickler said that his patrons were weary of war pictures and that they wanted entertainment in a lighter vein. A good mystery and an average escapist production click well with his audience. He also said that Technicolor was a big factor in box office draw at the Belmar theatre. vorite stars and their work among the service men. Normal business despite adverse weather on Sunday. Played Saturday, Sunday, Feb. 24, 25. — Johnnie Hynes, Community Theatre, Conde, S. D. Rural and small town patronage. WING AND A PRAYER: Don Ameche, Dana Andrews— This Navy story was a complete success with us and brought in one of our best Sunday crowds. Well liked by the audience. Exceptionally good turn out. Played Sunday-Tuesday, Feb. 11-13. — B. Schmitt, Ewing Theatre, Midlothian, 111. Suburban patronage. Universal DESTINY: Gloria Jean, Alan Curtis— Small budget gangster picture which pleased on Pay Night. Played Tuesday, Feb. 20. — E. M. Freiburger, Paramount Theatre, Dewey, Okla. Small town patronage. MERRY MONAHANS, THE: Donald O'Connor, Peggy Ryan — A very pleasing musical containing some of the old time song hits. Donald O'Connor and Peggy Ryan were the whole show, as usual. Very well liked. Business good. Played Friday, Saturday, Feb. 16, 17.— B. Schmitt, Ewing Theatre, Midlothian, III. Suburban patronage. MERRY MONAHANS, THE: Donald O'Connor, Peggy Ryan — The dancing of Donald O'Connor and Peggy Ryan was the only outstanding feature of this picture. This was not sufficient to qualify it as an "A" production. Played Sunday, Monday, Feb. 18, 19— A. C. Edwards, Winema Theatre, Scotia, Calif. Small lumber town patronage. UNDER WESTERN SKIES: Martha O'Driscoll, Noah Beery, Jr. — This is a small musical Western which pleased all who came. Business was good. Played Friday, Saturday, Feb. 23, 24. — E. M. Freiburger, Paramount Theatre, Dewey, Okla. Small town patronage. Warner Bros. MR. SKEFFINGTON: Bette Davis, Claude RainsGood enough picture but too heavy for a small town. The third day very few came so turned in only fair business. Played Monday-Wednesday, Feb. 5-7.— M. Bailey, Strand Theatre, Dryden, Ont., Can. Small town patronage. Short Features Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer PRACTICAL JOKER: Pete Smith Specialties— A good comedy reel by Pete Smith.— E. M. Freiburger, Paramount Theatre, Dewey, Okla. THE TREE SURGEON: Technicolor Cartoons— Good cartoon in Technicolor.— E. M. Freiburger, Paramount Theatre, Dewey, Okla. Paramount IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Speaking of Animals— This is a good comedy in the "Speaking of Animals" series. — E. M. Freiburger, Paramount Theatre, Dewey, Okla. MOVING AWEIGH: Popeye the Sailor— Good cartoon in Technicolor. — E. M. Freiburger, Paramount Theatre, Dewey, Okla. UNUSUAL OCCUPATIONS: No. 2— Good reel in Technicolor.— E. M. Freiburger, Paramount Theatre, Dewey, Okla. WHO'S WHO IN ANIMAL LAND: Speaking of Animals— One of the best comedies yet made in the "Speaking of Animals" series. — E. M. Freiburger, Paramount Theatre, Dewey, Okla. u niversal PIGTAIL PILOT: Person-Oddities— Entertaining oddity reel. — E. M. Freiburger, Paramount Theatre, Dewey, Okla. Writing Script on Wayburn Mrs. Ned Wayburn and Fay Pulsifier are collaborating on a script based on the life of the late Ned Wayburn, who for years staged the Ziegfeld Follies and produced independently for George M. Cohan, Charles Dillingham, the Shuberts, Moss of London and other theatrical producers. The script is being written in Hollywood. The story will highlight Wayburn's world-famous school of the dance. Denver Club Elects Officers The Rocky Mountain' Screen Club of Denver has elected officers for 1945. Robert J. Garland is president; J. H. Ashby, first vice-president; A. P. Archer, second vice-president; Tom Bailey, treasurer ; Clarence Olson, secretary ; Duke Dunbar, general counsel. The directors are William Agren, Mark Ailing, Joe Dekker, Henry Friedel, Ted Halmi, J. J. Morgan, Harold Rice and Frank H. Ricketson, Jr. Felt Buys Two in Philadelphia The Felt interests here have purchased the Adelphi and 52nd Street theatres from the Affiliated Circuit, and leased the Frolic theatre, on the same street in Philadelphia. The moves result in the Felts dropping out of the independent Affiliated Circuit, but still operating the Casino and Bluebird theatres in the same city, in addition to the two new houses. MOTION PICTURE HERALD, MARCH 10, 1945 55