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Motion Picture Herald (Apr-Jun 1955)

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Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture Herald
Date:
Apr-Jun 1955
Author:
Quigley Publishing Co.
Publisher:
New York, Quigley Publishing Co.
Volume:
Motion Picture Herald (Apr-Jun 1955)
Leaf #:
000498
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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THE PLANNERS. The men who projected the Paramount program at the studio the other day, in a meeting of the minds of home office group and division managers and studio chieftains. Seated are Gordon Lightstone, Canada; Robert J. Rubin, administrative executive; Sidney Deneau, assistant to E. K. "Ted” O'Shea; Mr. O'Shea, vice-president for eastern distribution; George Weltner, chief of world-wide sales; Hugh Owen, in charge of western distribution; A. Fitter, his assistant, and Jerry Picicman, vice-president for advertising, publicity and exploitation. Standing: Sid Blumenstock, assistant national publicity director; Howard G. Minsky, mid-east division; Bryan D. Stoner, central; John G. Moore, eastern; Gordon Bradley, southern; A. M. Kane, south central, and H. Neal East, western. THEY SALUTED the "bosses." The Women of the Motion Picture Industry were hostesses at their second annual luncheon for the men, in New Orleans. Front row: H. A. Arata, MGM; Milton Aufdemorte and William Holliday, Paramount, and Abe Berenson, Gulf States Allied. Second row: William Cobb, Exhibitors Poster; Milton Dureau, Masterpiece Pictures; Joe Mall, National Screen; Alex Malllho, UA; Allen Ashby, Theatres Service, and Earl Perry, Pittman Theatres. Rear: Gus Trog, Warners; Bob Saloy, Lippert; Renet Brunet, Imperial; John Cado, MPA; Page Baker, Theatres Service; J. R. Murphy, MPA; Dan Brandon, Transway; John Grainger, Columbia; John Richards, Slidell Theatres: J. F. Burglund, MPA; W. A. Hodges, Hodges Theatre Supply; C. J. Briant, MGM; William Murphy, Southeastern Theatre Equipment; Harry Oliphant, and Carl Mabry. wee L in p Ictured AN ARGUMENT, in MGM's "Love Me or Leave Me," its 93rd picture in the Radio City Music Hall, New York, since "Young Dr. Kildare" in 1938. The principals quarreling are Jimmy Cagney and Doris Day, seen at the right. The picture is reviewed in this week's Product Digest Section, page 457.