Motion Picture Herald (Mar-Apr 1947)

Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture Herald
Date:
Mar-Apr 1947
Publisher:
[New York, N.Y. : Quigley Pub. Co.]
Volume:
Motion Picture Herald (Mar-Apr 1947)
Leaf #:
000457
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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FOR THE RED CROSS. The New York chapter, represented by Mrs. Degnon Lehman, receives $4,500 from Charles C. Moskowitz, Loew circuit vice-president and treasurer. The sum was part of the total $24,145 presented by the circuit to all chapters in cities where Loew theatres operate. JACK VOTION, RKO Radio Pictures European production representative, as he told trade writers in New York, Monday morning, some of the problems and aspects of European production. See page 44. Mr. Votion arrived from Europe last week for home office consultations. By the Herald CORINNE CALVET, Paramount's French discovery, was introduced to news writers in New York last week before going to Hollywood. JACK HUNT, Chicago exhibitor, enjoyed a New York vacation last week. BY THE SHORES of Lake Maggiore, in Switzerland's Ticino area, the outdoor theatre built for the patrons who will attend the International Film Festival, June 26. AT THE BALLOTING, left. Fred Schwartz, Motion Picture Associates, New York, president, announces nominees for the annual "Beacon Award" for meritorious service, at the luncheon, Monday. The nominees were Spyros Skouras, Barney Balaban, Jack Cohn, Samuel Rinzler, Harold Rodner, Arthur Mayer. The winner will receive the award May 16, at the annual dinner. With Mr. Schwartz are Morris Saunders and Moe Fraum. By the Herald By the Herald WILLIAM F. RODGERS, MGM vice-president and general sales manager, as he spoke to trade writers last week at a luncheon in New York. Mr. Rodgers announced promotions, a national convention, and other items. See page 20. MOTION PICTURE HERALD, APRIL 5, 1947 I I