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 #:
000682
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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Would be interested in lease if could purchase equipment with a chance to buy later. Contact ALBERT HEFFERAN. Coopersville. Mich. FOR SALE — LEASES AND EQUIPMENT ON two well-paying neighborhood theatres in large city in Virginia. Seating, 500 each. Well located. Secondrun on all major products. $85,000. cash only. Will stand rigid investigation. Write BOX 2107, MOTION PICTURE HERALD. VETERAN — CASH FOR THEATRES IN Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Ohio. Box 172, Linton, Ind. POPCORN POPCORN SUPPLIES — WRITE US FOR OUR special contract which guarantees you more profits and greater savings on all your popcorn and popcorn supplies. National headquarters for popcorn equipment. BLEVINS BEE HIVE POPCORN CO., Nashville, Tenn. OBITUARIES Samuel J. Dembow, Sr., Dies in Atlantic City Samuel J. Dembow, Sr., 80, pioneer motion picture exhibitor in Philadelphia, died Saturday, April 12, in Atlantic City, N. J. He was associated with the industry for more than 40 years, operating the Media theatre in suburban Philadelphia. Survivors include three sons : Sam, Jr., head of Producers Service, Inc. ; George, an executive of National Screen Service, both of New York, and Harry, a theatreman of Media, Pa. Funeral services were held in Philadelphia Monday. William Friedman William Friedman, 62, secretary-treasurer of Local 307, IATSE Philadelphia local, died April 11 there, after several months' illness. Mr. Friedman worked at the Stanley theatre, Camden. He leaves his widow, two sons, two sisters, and two brothers. John Ince Dies John Ince, 68, actor and director, and a brother of the late Thomas H. and Ralph Ince, died of pneumonia in Hollywood on Thursday, April 10. He is survived by his widow. Mr. Ince's last picture was "The Paradine Case." He started a stage career in 1888 and entered motion pictures in 1913, directing or appearing in "Moby Dick," "Hot Curves," "Little Caesar," and others. John J. Clark John J. Clark, 70, who appeared in more than 200 pictures and produced and directed many others, died in Cedars of Lebanon Hospital in Los Angeles Saturday, April 12. He is survived by his widow, Rose Clark. Edward J. Dempsey Edward John Dempsey, 40, a sound engineer at the Radio City Music Hall in New York, died Thursday, April 10, in Physicians Hospital, Jackson Heights. He leaves a widow and three children. Frank Shea Frank Shea, operator of the Crane theatre in Albany, N. Y., and formerly city manager in Cohoes, N. Y., for the Fabian circuit, died in Albany Monday. Mr. Shea was connected with several Schenectady theatres before joining the Fabian circuit and was a prominent member of Upstate Theatres, Inc. Scophony Claims Against Paramount To Remain Paramount, Television Productions and General Precision Equipment Corporation failed last week in New York Federal Court to have Scophony Corporation of America counter claims dismissed. The claims were filed in the Government's anti-trust suit against all parties. Scophony disclaims a monopolistic association with the other companies, and is suing them for damages. 54 MOTION PICTURE HERALD, APRIL 19, 1947