Motion Picture Herald (Nov-Dec 1946)

Page scan 000865 from Motion Picture Herald

Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture Herald
Date:
Nov-Dec 1946
Publisher:
[New York, N.Y. : Quigley Pub. Co.]
Volume:
Motion Picture Herald (Nov-Dec 1946)
Leaf #:
000865
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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Quigley Awards Contenders The men and women listed below have submitted evidence of showmanship which justifies their names being placed on the final list for the Fourth Quarter period. ELMER ADAMS, JR. Bison, Shawnee, Okla. MARK ALLEN Lido, Bronx, N. Y. BOB BACHMAN Indiana, East Chicago, Ind. JAMES G. BELL Penn, New Castle, Pa. LARRY BELTZ Fox Grand, Wausau, Wis. HELENE BOESEL Downer, Milwaukee, Wis. JOSEPH S. BOYLE Broadway, Norwich, Conn. CARROLL BRADLEY Forest, Forest Park, III. A. J. BROWN Empire, Cardiff, Wales ROBERT BURNS Forum, Southampton, England F. J. CAHALAN Magnet, Claremont, N. H. JACK CAMPBELL Scala, Runcorn, Cheshire, England IRVING CANTOR Eckel, Syracuse, N.Y. A. M. CARPENTER Gaumont, Barnstaple, England LOUIE CHARNINSKY Rialto, Dallas, Texas L. C. CLARK Buckler,, Elkhart, Ind. LOU COHEN Loew's Poli. Hartford, Conn. KENNETH COOK Fox Midway, Wausau, Wis. GEORGE DARANSOLL Granby, Norfolk, Va. E. B. DICKINSON Picture House, Halifax Yorkshire, England JOE Dl PESA Loew's State, Boston, Mass. MICHAEL EVAN Elco, Elkhart, Ind. H. J. EXCELL Plaza Cinema, Southampton Hampshire, England RICHARD FELDMAN Paramount, Syracuse, N. Y. LESLIE FLETCHER Carlton, Chapel Bar Nottingham, England NICK FRANK Ozaukee, Port Washington, Wis. ARNOLD GATES Stillman, Cleveland, Ohio ALICE GORHAM United Detroit, Detroit, Mich. SAM GOULD Manos, Greensburg, Pa. KEN GRIMES Warner, Erie, Pa. BOB GUSTAFSON Fox, La Porte, Ind. CHARLES HACKER Palace, Milwaukee, Wis. LEO HANEY Lido, Maywood, III. BOB HARVEY Broadway, Timmins, Ont., Canada WALTER HINKS Seamore, Glasgow, Scotland BOB HYNES Criterion, Oklahoma City, Okla. E. F. JOHNSON St. George's Hall, York, England EDWARD JOHNSON Kerredge, Hancock, Mich. PHIL KATZ Kenyon, Pittsburgh, Pa. DWIGHT S. KIRK Strand, Middletown, Ohio GENE KISTNER Forsythe, East Chicago, Ind. SID KLEPER College, NewHaven, Conn. R. M. LEDDRA Gaumont Palace, Salisbury, Eng. LARRY LEVY Loew's, Reading, Pa. W. RAY McCORMACK Roxy, La Porte, Ind. JAMES McDERMOTT Roosevelt, Seattle, Wash. g. McMillan Wausau, Wausau, Wis. DONALD MacCROSSEN Sherman, Milwaukee, Wis. ED MAY Rosetta, Miami, Fla. E. D. MILLER Orpheum, Elkhart, Ind. JOHN M1SAVICE Ritz, Berwyn, III. ARTHUR S. MURCH, JR. North Shore, Gloucester, Mass. C. E. NEWTON Capitol, Whiting, Ind. LOUIS NYE Hoosier, Whiting, Ind. JACK O'REAR Colonial, Harrisburg, Pa. GEORGE PAPPAS Roxy, Peru, Ind. DICK PEFFLEY Paramount, Fremont, Ohio GENE PEFFLEY Marion, Marion, Ohio ROY PEFFLEY Voge, East Chicago, Ind. GEORGE PETERS Loew's, Richmond, Va. LESTER POLLOCK Loew's, Rochester, N.Y. ED PYNE Keith's 105th Street, Cleveland, O. G. RAY Regent, Bradford, Yorks., England PATRICK REED Odeon, Portsmouth, Hants., Eng. ALEC REID Plaza, Southfields, London, Eng. BILL REISINGER Loew's, Dayton, Ohio HARRY ROSE Majestic, Bridgeport, Conn. I-ES ROSE Fox, Marinette, Wis. J. G. SAMARTANO State, Providence, R. I. JAMES C. SANDERS Palace, Leesburg, Fla. JOSEPH SEEBY Mirth, Milwaukee, Wis. EWAN S. SHAW Pier, Bognor Regis, Sussex, Eng. SONNY SHEPHERD Lincoln, Miami Beach, Fla. SOL SORKIN RKO Keith's, Washington, D. C. BRADLEY STILES Braumart, Iron Mountain, Mich. MICHAEL STRANGER State, White Plains, N.Y. WAYNE SWEENEY La Porte, La Porte, Ind. EMIL UHRIN Vic, East Chicago, Ind. HELEN WABBE Golden Gate, San Francisco, Calif. ERIC V. WALLS Clifton, Gt. Barr, Birmingham, Eng. LILY WATT Florida, Kings Park Glasgow, Scotland NORMAN H. WILLIS Corbett, Wildwood, Fla. NATE WISE RKO Palace, Cincinnati, Ohio JAY WREN Paramount, Newark, N. J. TOM WOLF State, Bellevue, Ohio The Quigley Awards Rules ■ I A Silver Grand Awards Plaque and «* a Bronze Grand Awards Plaque are awarded annually to the two theatre managers or theatre publicity men whose exploitation and promotion campaigns are adjudged best throughout the year. Rnalists for Grand Awards honors shall qualify by gaining special recognition in the Quarterly Competitions. V Every three months, a committee of judges will appraise the campaigns submitted by contestants during the preceding quarter period and select one showman to receive a Silver desk Plaque for outstanding achievement. The next seven best will receive a Scroll of Honor. Citations of Merit will be awarded to other theatremen whose work is outstanding. V Consistency of effort is of paramount importance. One-shot campaigns are not eligible for Awards, which are made on the premise of sustained and continued effort. V Single ideas or promotions are acceptable only when the entrant has been a consistent contributor. v No fancy entries are necessary. Costly and time-wasting "gingerbread' decorations are not encouraged. Showmanship only counts. V In addition to exploitation on feature pictures, entries may be made on short subjects, serials, stage shows, or institutional and civic promotions. V Evidence proving authenticity of each entry should be submitted, such as photos, tear-sheets, programs, heralds, etc. V The Quigley Awards makes no distinction for size of theatre, community or the availability of pictures. The Judges make full allowance for individual showmanship displayed by comparing budgets, newspaper facilities and assistance from distributing companies. Everyone starts from scratch and has equal opportunity. V In addition to the Awards mentioned, special Certificates of Merit will be awarded quarterly and annually to showmen from outside the United States and Canada. The campaigns submitted by theatremen from abroad, however, shall not be excluded from consideration in the regular competitions. . V Address all entries to: QUIGLEY AWARDS COMMITTEE MANAGERS' ROUND TABLE New York 20, New York MANAGERS' ROUND TABLE, DECEMBER 28, 1946 53