Motion Picture Herald (Apr-Jun 1955)

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 #:
000753
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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We are happy to participate in the Cetebration of Martin Ouigley’s WEBSTER HAD A WORD FOR IT! Long before Martin Quigley came upon the motion picture scene to leave thereon an indelible imprint of meritorious service, a man named Webster had defined the word in its truest implication. The dictionary says : — SERVICE : To Help —To Benefit. ALTEC, as is natural, has a strong respect and affinity for those who serve. 40th year of constructive service to the motion picture industry. Smith Management Co. Boston, Mass. So, to Martin Quigley on the Double Celebration of the achievements of his publications and the man himself, we offer our deep and sincere congratulations. AITEC SeUVICE CORPORATION 161 Sixth Avenue New York 13, N. Y. SPECIALISTS IN MOTION PICTURE SOUND a on gr at Illations to my good friend of forty years MARTIN QUIGLEY who is xvorthy of the honors bestoived on him A. H. BLANK TRI-STATES THEATRE CORP. DES MOINES, IOWA To MARTIN OUIGIEY Continued Success I for Many More I Productive I Years. ASSOCIATED PRUDENTIAL THEATRES, Inc. MOTION PICTURE HERALD, JUNE II. 1955 191