Motion Picture Herald (Oct-Dec 1951)

Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture Herald
Date:
Oct-Dec 1951
Publisher:
New York, Quigley Publishing Co.
Volume:
Motion Picture Herald (Oct-Dec 1951)
Leaf #:
000283
Language:
English
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
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:
March 28, 2024
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W. B. Shifts Personnel in Shorts Unit Norman H. Moray, president and Walton C. Ament, vice-president and general manager of Warner News, Inc., producers of Warner Pathe News, the News Magazine of the Screen, and special short subjects for Warner Bros., have announced several appointments in the organization. Edward C. Buddy is promoted from foreign editor to executive assistant to Mr. Ament. Harold H. Bonafield is promoted from managing editor to editor of Warner Pathe News. Robert G. Youngson has been appointed editor of the News Magazine of the Screen. Leonard C. Hein, film editor, has been named managing editor of both Warner Pathe News and the News Magazine of the Screen. Irene Cornell, associate editor of the News Magazine of the Screen, has been promoted to production manager. Martin J. Kendrick has joined the staff of the News Magazine of the Screen as associate editor. Theodore T. Sharkey, contact man and an assistant news editor for Pathe News, has been appointed unit manager in the special productions division. To Remodel Roxy When National Takes Over Plans for refurnishing and remodeling Broadway’s first run Roxy theatre when negotiations for the take-over of the house by National Theatres are completed, were disclosed last week by Charles P. Skouras, National Theatres president. He said four weeks would be required for the job. The change in ownership would take place, if talks were successful, Mr. Skouras added, at the same time as the divorcement of 20th Century-Fox, present owners of the Roxy and the parent company of National. Questioned about a successor for A. J. Balaban, wbo announced his intention to resign as general manager of the theatre in December, Mr. Skouras declined to comment. Lower Age Limit Asked For "Adult Only" Films A movement is on in Chicago to lower the 21-year age limit for pictures designated as “adult only.’’ The demands followed publication of a letter in Val Lauder’s column in the Daily News, which claimed that although those under 21 could not see certain films, they were required to pay adult prices for other films. As a result of this and other protests, Alderman Robert E. Merriam has declared his intention of submitting a proposed downward revision of the over-21 limitation on adults-only pictures, at the City Council. “I think the theatres should offer an intermediary price and I think the adult age should he lowered to 18,” he said. IN NEWSREELS MOVIETONE NEWS, No. 87— “Bloody Ridge” capture in Korea. Navy carrier returns from Korea, Message from Gen. Ridgeway. Britain votes. Eisenhower sees U. S. Navy in action. Pakistan mourns premier. Pope canonizes three saints. German daredevil. MOVIETONE NEWS, No. 8«-Korean cease fire talks resumed. U. S. air heroes return. United Nations veterans hailed in New York. New atomic bomb. Princess Elizabeth pilots Canadian train. Bus crash kills seven. Paris riots at mass for Petain. Football: Princeton-Cornell. NEWS OF THE DAY, No. 217— Red rout in Korea. Korean heroes honored on UN day. Argentina tribute to Evita Peron. Eisenhower sees NATO maneuvers. U. S. all-stars meet Jap giants. Message from Gov. Dewey. NEWS OF THE DAY, No. 21»-U. S. explodes atom bomb. Churchill’s victory. Korean truce talks. UN heroes acclaimed. Elizabeth and Philip. Princeton vs. Cornell. PARAMOUNT NEWS, No. 2tt— Mediterranean fleet maneuvers. “Loyalty Day” in Argentina. Gale lashes Sicily. Slain premier laid to rest. Korean veterans lead UN salute. U. S. officer weds princess. Football: Drake-Oklahoma. PARAMOUNT NEWS, No. 21 — Churchill. India prepares for first election. Cease fire talks. 1880 debt settled. Football: Southern California, TCU; Princeton, Cornell. TELENEWS DIGEST, No. 43B — Britain goes to polls. Seoul today in Korea. UN celebration in Washington. Mass pilgi'iii^age in Portugal. TELENEWS DIGEST, No. 44A^Churchill and Attlee. More British troops for Middle East. Indo-China fighting. Royal tour in Canada. Motherly monkey in Germany. Princeton vs. Cornell. UNIVERSAL NEWS, No. 583 — UN anniversary. Action in Korea. Truman at dedication. Premier’s funeral. USS Boxer returns. Danish gymnasts. Football: Illinois vs. Washington. UNIVERSAL NEWS, No. 504h-NATO air exercises. British election. Truman dedicates Gompers Square. Hollywood helps fill blood bank. Football: USCTCU, Princeton Cornell. WARNER PATHE NEWS, No. 22 — UN birthday hailed. “Bloody Ridge’’ in Korea. Truman meets Mossedagh on Iran crisis. Gen. Clark’s family at bedside of wounded son. Rally in Argentina, Pakistan premier’s funeral. U. S. officer weds princess. Football: Giants vs. Eagles. WARNER PATHE NEWS, No. 23^-Churchiirs victory. Peace talks resumed. Korean veterans parade in New York. Italy sends Red Cross unit to UN army. New U. S. jet bombers shown. NATO maneuvers in Germany. Princeton vs. Cornell, Southeni California vs. TCU. U. S. Productions Lose Screen Time in Italy IVASHINGTON: The number of U. S. films screened in Itah last year dropped to 284, about 35 per cent below the 436 released in 1949, according to a report by Commerce Department film chief Nathan D. Golden. Mr. Golden added that releases of other foreign films also dropped during the year, as domestic production surged upward. The Commerce report said production and distribution of films in Italy was tbe third largest public money earner in the country by the end of 1950. Film production last year was put at a record 105 features, 250 newsreels and 380 documentaries, representing a total investment of ten billion lire, Mr. Golden said. Theatre attendance last year was put at a record 650,000,000, with box-office receipts estimated at 60 billion lire. Frisina Building Drive-In The Frisina Amusement Company has begun construction of a 400-car drive-in theatre on nine acres one mile west of Carlinville. 111. It will be the company’s eighth drive-in. Frisina operates 45 houses. Bepuhlic Met $728,270 in 39 Weeks For the 39 weeks ended July 28, 1951, Republic Pictures Corporation and its subsidiaries report a net profit of $1,358,270.06 before Federal tax provision, estimated Federal normal and surtaxes of $630,000, or a net after taxes of $728,270.06. For the 39 weeks ended July 29, 1950, Republic and its subsidiaries reported a net profit of $1,390,922 before Federal tax provision, estimated Federal normal and surtaxes of $560,000, or a net after taxes of $830,922. Souvaine Acquires "Tinderbox" Souvaine Selective Pictures has acquired the Western Hemisphere distribution rights to the animated color film “Tinderbox.” The film, based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, is animated and will be re-printed in Ansco color. Acquires Harlem Theatre A long term lease for the Star theatre, a landmark in New York’s Harlem, has been sold to Harris Theatrical Fnterprises, New York, by Greenvine Theatre, Inc. The Stalls the fourteenth theatre acquired for his circuit hy Harry A. Harris. -LOWER PUTE WOBBLE? For gosh sakes, throw ’em away before you choke from laughter when you play UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL'S Hie Week End that Shook the World^ MOTION PICTURE HERALD, NOVEMBER 3. 1951 35