Motion Picture Herald (Nov-Dec 1948)

Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture Herald
Date:
Nov-Dec 1948
Publisher:
[New York, N.Y. : Quigley Pub. Co.]
Volume:
Motion Picture Herald (Nov-Dec 1948)
Leaf #:
000454
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 29, 2022
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JACK BENNY RADIO CHAMPION BY VOTE OF NATION'S EDITORS Jack Benny, veteran radio comedian, whose program provides Sunday evening fun for many millions across the country; has been proclaimed "Champion of Champions" in the 1948 poll, conducted annually by Motion Picture Daily in behalf of Fame among newspaper and magazine radio editors, columnists and critics in the United States and Canada. Making his first showing in the poll since 1943, the critics, ignoring hooper ratings and such, also Married him the best comedian on the air, replacing Fred Allen. The selection of Mr. Benny is of special interest since the comedian made entertainment headlines toward the end of the year by switching his program from the National Broadcasting Company to the Columbia Broadcasting System. With poker-faced Mr. Allen taking second place, Bing Crosby, moving down a peg, took third honors in the Champion of Champions classification, replacing the Lux Radio Theatre which held that rank last year. Arthur Godfrey showed up in fourth place in the 1948 poll. Old -Timers Rule Roost Among the Comedians The old-timers this year ruled in the Best Comedian group, with Jack Benny leading Mr. Allen and the irrepressible Bob Hope. Henry Morgan, who last vear captured the second place, this year didn't show up, his show having been off the air for most of that period. Herb Shriner, who is on the air over CBS every day, Monday through Friday, this year was honored by being named the Most Promising Star of Tomorrow, Robert Q. Lewis, replacing Abe Burrows, was second and Doris Day was third. Bing Crosby, rilmdom's gift to the airwaves (or was it vice-versa?) as usual made a fine showing, capturing three "firsts" and one third place. The crooner again made it as Best Master of Ceremonies, followed by Garry Moore and Arthur Godfrey. Mr. Crosby also held his place as the Film Personality Most Effective in Radio. Bob Hope in this classification moved down from last year to take third place, changing places with Ronald Colman, who was second. Crosby Male Vocalist Winner Once Again Bing Crosby again was voted Best Male Vocalist (Popular), followed by Perry Como and Gordon McRae who replaced Frank Sinatra. The line up in the Best Male Vocalist (Classical) department also showed little change from last year, with James Melton maintaining his lead, "followed by Robert Merrill, who tied with Ezio Pinza. With the women, too, the poll this year showed a number of changed positions, with new names coming up the ladder. Eve Arden replaced Joan Davis as the Best Comedienne and Gracie Allen earned a se JACK BENNY — Radio Champion cure second place in this classification, followed by Judy Canova and Marie Wilson, tied for third. In the voice department, Dinah Shore once again was voted the critics' favorite as Best Female Vocalist (Popular). Peggy Lee moved up to second place and Jo Stafford this year was in third position, eliminating Ginny Sims. In the Best Female Vocalist (Classical) group, the critics this year maintained their favorites in the same positions as last year. Rise Stevens was the winner on the basis of the Metropolitan Opera pickups made by the American Broadcasting Company. Marian Anderson, Lily Pons and Eleanor Steber tied for second. Fibber McGee and Molly once again did themselves proud as the Best Comedy Team, followed by Amos 'n' Andy, who replaced Burns and Allen, and mr. ace and Jane, a newcomer. Don Wilson's delivery earned him the title "Best Studio Announcer." Following is the result of the balloting : CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS Jack Benny Fred Allen Bing Crosby Arthur Godfrey COMEDIAN Jack Benny Fred Allen Bob Hope THE MOST PROMISING STAR OF TOMORROW Herb Shriner Robert Q. Lewis Doris Day COMEDIENNE Eve Arden Gracie Allen tJudy Canova JMarie Wilson COMEDY TEAM Fibber McGee and Molly Amos 'n' Andy mr. ace and Jane MASTER OF CEREMONIES Bing Crosby Garry Moore Arthur Godfrey SPORTSCASTER Bill Stern Red Barber Mel Allen FILM PLAYERS ON THE AIR Bing Crosby Ronald Colman Bob Hope MALE VOCALIST (Popular) Bing Crosby Perry Como Gordon McRae MALE VOCALIST (Classical) James Melton fRobert Merrill *Ezio Pinza FEMALE VOCALIST (Popular) Dinah Shore Peggy Lee Jo Stafford FEMALE VOCALIST (Classical) Rise Stevens *Marian Anderson *Lily Pons *Eleanor Steber STUDIO ANNOUNCER Don Wilson Ben Grauer Ken Carpenter COMMENTATOR Edward R. Murrow Walter Winchell H. V. Kaltenborn SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA NBC Symphony New York Philharmonic Boston Symphony DANCE BAND Vaughn Monroe Guy Lombardo Tex Beneke DAYTIME PROGRAM Arthur Godfrey Fred Waring Welcome Travelers DRAMATIC PROGRAM Lux Radio Theatre Theatre Guild on the Air Ford Theatre EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM America's Town Meeting of the Air You Are There Living— 1948 MYSTERY SHOW Suspense Sam Spade Inner Sanctum MUSICAL SHOW Telephone Hour Fred Waring Show The Pause that Refreshes QUIZ SHOW You Bet Your Life Twenty Questions Who Said That? AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION PROGRAM Truth or Consequences Stop the Music People Are Funny NETWORK PUBLICITY NBC CBS MBS INDIVIDUAL PUBLICITY J. Walter Thompson N. W. Ayer Earle Ferris fTied for first. *Tied for second. JTied for third. 18 MOTION PICTURE HERALD, DECEMBER 18, 1948