Motion Picture Herald (Oct-Dec 1952)

Page scan 000733 from Motion Picture Herald

Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture Herald
Date:
Oct-Dec 1952
Publisher:
New York, Quigley Publishing Co.
Volume:
Motion Picture Herald (Oct-Dec 1952)
Leaf #:
000733
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:
May 30, 2024
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by the Herald NEW FOREIGN executives at RKO Radio. Edwin J. Smith, Jr., new assistant foreign sales manager, is flanked by newly promoted aides Arthur Herskovitz, for European-Australian operations; and Melvin Danhelser, LatinAmerican and Far Eastern specialist. by the Herald IT'S "APRIL IN PARIS," the Warner New Year show. The Technicolor musical stars Doris Day and Ray Bolger, with Claude Dauphin. The New York premiere will be at the Paramount Theatre. DAVI D COPLAN AND WALTER GOULD, as they announced, Tuesday in New York, their new company, International-United Productions, Inc., with five pictures ready for distribution. See page 18. ERNEST MATTSSON, whose Scandla Films, Inc., has been acquired by three Swedish producers. Mr. Mattsson will remain as managing director. In New York. TELETHON CELEBRANTS, as they heard they had received pledges of $553,527. With United Cerebral Palsy president Leonard Goldenson, seated. In New York, are Dennis James, Jane Pickens, Yul Brynner, Leo Cherne, Bob Weltman, Maria Riva, Mrs. Goldenson, and Jack Hausman, New York chief of the drive. NED CLARKE has joined the Walt Disney organization as foreign sales supervisor. He had been with RKC Radio as Latin-American and Far Eastern sales supervisor. by the Herald mtmmtmai MOTION PICTURE HERALD, DECEMBER 13, 1952 1 1