Motion Picture Herald (Mar-Apr 1945)

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 #:
000390
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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Facts from the Fans AUTHORITATIVE "SCREEN GUIDE" READERS-PO GIVES M-G-M MAJOR SHARE OF WINNER 5 OUT OF 10 BEST PICTURES OF THE YEAR "Two Girls and A Sailor," "Dragon Seed," "The White Cliffs of Dover," "Gaslig and "A Guy Named Joe." 5 OUT OF 10 BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS Ingrid Bergman in "Gaslight"; Katharine Hepburn in "Dragon Seed"; June Ally in "Two Girls and A Sailor"; Greer Garson in "Mrs. Parkington"; Irene Dunni "The White Cliffs of Dover." 5 OUT OF 10 BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR Van Johnson in "Two Girls and A Sailor"; Spencer Tracy in "A Guy Named Jt Van Johnson in "Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo"; Turhan Bey in "Dragon Seed"; Spen Tracy in "Seventh Cross." 6 OUT OF 10 BEST PERFORMANCE BY A CHILD Margaret O'Brien in "Lost Angel"; Margaret O'Brien in "Canterville Ghost"; Ro McDowall in "Lassie Come Home"; Roddy McDowall in "The White Cliffs Dover"; Margaret O'Brien in "Journey For Margaret"; Margaret O'Brien in "I* Me In St. Louis." 1 OUT OF 10 SCREEN'S BEST COMEDIENNES Ann Sothern in "Maisie Goes To Reno." 2 OUT OF 10 BEST COMEDIAN'S PERFORMANCES Red Skelton in "Bathing Beauty"; Jimmy Durante in "Two Girls and A Sailor." 4 OUT OF 10 BEST GIRL SINGERS Judy Garland, June Allyson, Gloria DeHaven, Ginny Simms. 3 OUT OF 10 FAVORITE MALE STARS Van Johnson, Spencer Tracy, Clark Gable. 4 OUT OF 10 FAVORITE FEMALE STARS June Allyson, Lana Turner, Greer Garson, Judy Garland. 4 OUT OF 10 MOST PROMISING NEW ACTORS Van Johnson, John Hodiak, Robert Walker, Tom Drake. 3 OUT OF 10 MOST PROMISING NEW ACTRESSES June Allyson, Gloria DeHaven, Margaret O'Brien. 3 OUT OF 10 BEST DIRECTION King Vidor for "An American Romance"; Tay Garnett for "Mrs. Parkington"; Mei LeRoy for "Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo." 4 OUT OF 9 M-G-M YOUNG PLAYERS PACE "MODERN SCREEN' POPULARITY POLL Van Johnson established in first place. June Allyson in third place for six months. Tom Drake shoots up to seventh place. John Hodiak in ninth place and moving up. JUNE ALLYSON MOST POPULAR YOUNG STAR OF 1944. SAY READERS OF "MOVIE STARS PARADE" GALLUP POLL IN "PHOTOPLAY" ELECTS JUNE ALLYSON AND VAN JOHNSON FAVORITES June Allyson hit this peak in the April, 1944, issue. Van Johnson hits the top with a rush in the March, 1945, issue.