Motion Picture Herald (Jan-Feb 1948)

Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture Herald
Date:
Jan-Feb 1948
Publisher:
[New York, N.Y. : Quigley Pub. Co.]
Volume:
Motion Picture Herald (Jan-Feb 1948)
Leaf #:
000313
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:
August 28, 2022
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(.Continued from opposite page) average show. Played Monday, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 30. —James C. Balkcom, Jr., Gray Theatre, Gray, Ga. HOME SWEET HOMICIDE: Lynn Bari, Randolph Scott — This aroused much enjoyment although the crowd was below average. This is a good family picture. More of this kind would be appreciated. Would make good double bill material, although we used it as a single. Played Monday, Dec. 28. — Fred J. Hutchings, Community Theatre, Leader, Sask., Can. KISS OF DEATH: Victor Mature, Brian Donlevy — I personally thought this was a good picture of its type as it had plenty of action and suspense, but Saturday's gross was. the poorest in the past year and a half. Played Friday, Saturday. — Hobart H. Gates, Garlock Theatre, Custer, S. D. MOSS ROSE: Victor Mature, Peggy Cummins— The English accent was objectionable to a good many of our customers. Business was good. Acting of all characters was splendid. Played Friday, Saturday, Jan. 16, 17 — A. C. Edwards, Winema Theatre, Scotia, Cal. Small lumber town patronage. 13 RUE MADELEINE: James Cagney, Annabella— Just a bit too strong for some of our customers, but Cagney still has a good following and business .was above average for midweek. Played Wednesday, Thursday, Jan. 14, 15.— A. C. Edwards, Winema Theatre, Scotia, Cal. Small lumber town patronage. WAKE UP AND DREAM: John Payne, June Haver — A lovely musical. If you have people who like musicals, this is a good bet. Didn't take in our situation. — Harland Rankin, Joy Theatre, Bothwell, Ont., Can. United Artists FOOL'S GOLD: William Boyd, Andy Clyde— My Western fans can't understand how an old man can always whip three or four young men. They all laughed when Hoppy rescued a man the same age and the man said to Hoppy, "Thank you, young man." I thought this to be a very entertaining Western. Flayed Friday, Saturday, Jan. 2, 3. — James C. Balkcom, Jr., Gray Theatre, Gray, Ga. RED HOUSE, THE: Edward G. Robinson, Lon McCallister — Play this picture in any situation and you won't be afraid to meet them coming out. Splendid acting by all members of the cast, and the photography and sound were above average. Played Saturday, Jan. 10.— Walter R. Pyle, Dreamland Theatre, Rockglen, Sask., Can. Universal MAGNIFICENT DOLL: Ginger Rogers, David Niven — The holiday plus Royal Tour helped to draw a packed house. However, this feature is not very good. The story is pretty thin and the action slow. It is decidedly too talky. Stars help to draw. I'd avoid this if possible. Played Thursday, Jan. 1.— Fred J. Hutchings, Community Theatre, Leader, Sask., Can. VIGILANTES RETURN, THE: Jon Hall, Margaret Lindsay — Nice color plus a shoot 'em up made this a good small town natural. Played Thursday, Jan. 1. —James C. Balkcom, Jr., Gray Theatre, Gray, Ga. Warner Bros. CITY OF CONQUEST: James Cagney, Ann Sheridan— Although fair entertainment, Cagney doesn't seem to have the drawing power as he used to have in the past. Business only fair.— Harland Rankin, Plaza Theatre, Tilbury, Ont., Can. DEEP VALLEY: Ida Lupino, Dane Clark— Well done picture of a convict with a few moments of freedom. Both stars turn in good performances. Business about average. Played Friday, Saturday. — Hobart H. Gates, Garlock Theatre, Custer, S. D. NEVER SAY GOODBYE: Errol Flynn, Eleanor Parker — This was a surprise hit and drew a packed house. Comments were very favorable. More of this type from Warners would be welcome instead of so many serious dramas. Patti Brady was a little brattish, but did her role quite well. Worth playing.' Played Friday, Jan. 9.— Fred J. Hutchings, Community Theatre, Leader, Sask., Can. PURSUED: Teresa Wright, Robert Mitchum— Too cold for this picture. Business was below normal. The picture and weather were against us. — Harland Rankin, Beau Theatre, Belle River, Ont., Can. Short Features Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer HENPECKED HOBOS: MGM Technicolor Cartoon. Plenty of laughs for the kids as well as the adults. As usual, George and Junior are at their best. Good print. — Roy Matthews, Palace Theatre, Wilmington, N. C. LOOKING AT LONDON: Fitzpatrick Traveltalks — Enjoyed by all the ex-service men. Nice color. — James C. Balkcom, Jr., Gray Theatre, Gray, Ga. Paramount SMOOTH SAILING: Musical Parade— Nice tworeel musical that took well. — Harland Rankin, Plaza Theatre, Tilbury, Ont., Can. RKO Radio DONALD'S DAY OFF: Walt Disney CartoonsDonald Duck is always a favorite. — James C. Balkcom, Jr., Gray Theatre, Gray, Ga. LOUISWALCOTT FIGHT: If you haven't played this, you'd better do so if you want your cash box to jingle. Held over for an extra day. Played Friday-Sunday, Jan. 9-11. — James C. Balkcom, Jr., Gray Theatre, Gray, Ga. Twentieth CenturyFox NEWS: Used for 10 years satisfactorily. No regrets.—Harland Rankin, Plaza Theatre, Tilbury, Ont., Can. Warner-Vitaphone HOUSE HUNTING MICE: Merrie Melodies Cartoon. Warner shorts, on the whole, are good. — Harland Rankin, Plaza Theatre, Tilbury, Ont., Can. In Western Electric Post Dennis L. Smith has been appointed assistant manager of Western Electric Company's Caribbean area. He will be in charge of the company's Caracas, Venezuela, office, supervising motion picture equipment distribution and service. He formerly was with the company in India. COLUMBIA PICTURES v ANNOUNCES THAT PRINTS OF THE FOLLOWING PICTURES % ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN OUR EXCHANGES FOR SCREENING W4 r£CHN'c0l0R LARRY PARKS in The SWORDSMAN with ELLEN DREW GEORGE MACREADY • EDGAR BUCHANAN RAY COLLINS • MARC PLATT Original screenplay by Wilfrid H. Pettitt Directed by JOSEPH H. LEWIS • Produced by BURT KELLY ' Franchot TONE Janet BLAIR / LOVE TROUBLE JANIS CARTER • ADELE JERGENS • GLENOA FARRELL STEVEN GERAY • TOM POWERS An S. SYLVAN SIMON Production Screenplay by Roy Huggins from his novel, "The Double Take" Produced and directed by S. SYLVAN SIMON The PRINCE of THIEVES MlCOLOR starring JON HALL \fl tl with PATRICIA M0RIS0N ■ ADELE JERGENS • ALAN MOWBRAY MICHAEL DUANE • H. B. WARNER • LOWELL GILMORE Screenplay by Maurice Tombragel Directed by HOWARD BRETHERTON • Produced by SAM KATZMAN THE WRECK OF THE HESPERUS with Willard PARKER • Edgar BUCHANAN • Patricia WHITE Written by Aubrey Wisberg • Suggested by a story by Edward Huebsch Based upon the poem by HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW Directed by JOHN HOFFMAN • Produced by WALLACE MacDONALD MOTION PICTURE HERALD, JANUARY 31, 1948