Motion Picture Herald (1954)

Page scan 000231 from Motion Picture Herald

Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture Herald
Date:
1954
Publisher:
New York, Quigley Publishing Co.
Volume:
Motion Picture Herald (Oct-Dec 1954)
Leaf #:
000231
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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PLANNERS. Meeting at the RKO Radio New York office following that company's acquisition of Michael Myerberg's "Hansel and Gretel" are Mr. Myerberg; Herbert Greenblatt, RKO Radio domestic sales manager; Arthur Gray, Jr., Myerberg Productions president; and John J. Bergen, vice-president. THE OLDEST CASHIER was honored by the ladies at the recent National Allied Milwaukee convention. She is Kate Gould, center, of the Crystal Theatre, Glencoe, Minn. With her are Mrs. C. R. Quincer, Mrs. Dolores Cassidy, Mrs. Louise Bergtold, Mrs. Evelyn Gutenberg, Mrs. Ben Marcus, and Mrs. Sig Goldberg. Mrs. Gould marked her birthday at the luncheon. by the Herald CARLOS COURET, of Madrid, is here on business. He is president of Espectaculos Callao, owning 12 Madrid theatres and two in Valencia; and president of Hesperia Films, Madrid, producers. RALPH KAUTZKY this week became acting manager of Altec Service's northeastern division, succeeding O. S. Perkins who moved up to operating manager. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA'S "BEST DRESSED WOMAN," Warner star Virginia Mayo, is interviewed by Armed Services Radio's Bud Widom at the opening of Glamorama, Hollywood fair of fashion and beauty. FIRST ANNUAL CRITICS' AWARD, for the American Cinema Editors. Samuel D. Berns, the HERALD's Hollywood manager holds an award for absent editor Lynn Harrison; Robert Leeds holds his own; Frank Gross is a spectator; and Francis Lyon accepts for absent editor Gene Milford. THE DISCUSSION is about the Selznick Releasing Organization's next package: "Notorious" and "The Farmer's Daughter." The men, at the SRO New York office, are Frank I. Davis, Jr., SRO president; Joseph Levine, Embassy Pictures, Boston; Budd Rogers, SRO sales manager; and Terry Turner, exploitation chief.