Motion Picture Herald (Oct-Dec 1956)

Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture Herald
Date:
Oct-Dec 1956
Publisher:
New York, Quigley Publishing Co.
Volume:
Motion Picture Herald (Oct-Dec 1956)
Leaf #:
000695
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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Federations Awards Jan. 8 Recipients of the annual “Mark of Achievement” awards made by the Amusement Division of the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies will be chosen shortly, according to Oscar Hammerstein II, chairman of th° awards committee. The presentation luncheon will take place January 8 at the Sheraton-Astor Hotel. This year’s luncheon will be the fourth annual event of its kind, marking the achievements of those who have reached the top in their chosen field of endeavor among the stage, screen and radio-TV professions. Charles B. Moss, B. S. Moss Corp., general chairman of the industry Federation drive, has announced that a committee of industry leaders have banded together to formulate plans for this year’s luncheon, which they will try to make the biggest one ever held by the Amusement division. Associate chairmen include: Leon Goldberg, United Artists; Leo Jaffe, Columbia Pictures, and Harold Rinzler of Rinzler & French. Adolph Schimel, vice-president and general counsel of Universal Pictures, and Samuel Rosen of Stanley Warner Corp., will serve as co-chairmen of the motion picture section of the division. Barney Balaban is chairman of the special gifts committee. Representing the exhibitors committee as chairman is Lester Schwartz of Century Theatres, and Saul Jaffee, of Movielab, and William J. German of W. J. German, are co-chairmen of the laboratories group. Head of the film exchange committee will be Myron E. Sattler of Paramount. Universal Exchange in Detroit Opens Building DETROIT: Universal Film Exchanges moved into and celebrated the opening of its new building on Montcalm Street this week. Richard Graff, branch manager, played host to industry leaders who attended open house. Universal executives here for the opening were F. T. Murray, manager of branch operations; Peter T. Dana, eastern division sales manager, and Peter F. Rosian, district manager. Release Dates Corrected Five American Trading Association pictures for American International release were given incorrect release dates in an advertisement on page 35 of the World Market section of The HERALD last week. “Runaway Daughters,” “Gunslinger,” “The She-Creature,” “Girls in Prison” and “Shake, Rattle and Rock” are 1956 pictures, and “Five Guns West” is a 1955 release. Elect Zabel Bel-Air Head HOLLYWOOD : Edwin F. Zabel, who recently retired as vice-president and general manager of Fox West Coast Theatres, has been elected president of Bel-Air Productions, independent film-making organization that releases through United Artists, the company announces. Under the new executive setup, Aubrey Schenck and Howard W. Koch will be vicepresidents, with Herbert Baerwitz as secretary and counsel. Following his election to the company’s top post, Mr. Zabel announced an expanded and revised program under which Bel-Air will continue to produce at least 12 features a year for U.A. release, while moving into the financing and packaging of production with outside producers. Mr. Zabel concurrently reported that Bel-Air will enter the television field as a major producer. Mr. Schenck will be the company’s executive producer, while Mr. Koch will continue as producer-director. An important facet of the new Bel-Air expansion program entails the development of new talent for both feature films and television projects. Contracts will be offered to promising young performers. At the same time, the company will pursue its policy of signing established stars. COLUMBIA PICTURES ANNOUNCES THAT PRINTS OF THE FOLLOWING PICTURES ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN OUR EXCHANGES FOR SCREENING VICTOR MATURE MICHAEL WILDING ANITA EKBER6 OnemaScoPEz TECHNICOLOR ® Screenplay by RICHARD M AIBAU M ■ Based on a Novel by A. J. BEVAN ■ Directed by TERtNCE YOUNG • Produced by IRVING ALLEN and ALBERT R. BROCCOLI • A WARWICK PRODUCTION jV/GHTF*Lt; ALDO RAY • BRIAN KEITH • ANNE BANCROFT with Jocelyn Brando • James Gregory • Frank Albertson • Rudy Bond Screen Play by STIRLING SILL I PH ANT • From the Novel by DAVID GOODIS • Produced by TED RICHMOND Directed by JACQUES TOURNEUR • A COPA PRODUCTION Bill HAIR AND HIS COMETS don't knock the rock ■ bSmie-mh HBB THE TRENIERS • LITTLE RICHARC DAVE APPELL and his APPLEJACKS with JOVADA AND JIMMY BALLARD • Written by ROBERT E KENT and JAMES B GORDON Produced by SAM KATZMAN-* Directed by FRED F SEARS A CLOVER PRODUCTION RUAV1I3I.IE ON THE DOCKS introducing JAMES DARREN with Laurie Michael CARROLL • GRANGER Jerry JANGER • Robert ■ BLAKE and FREDDIE BELL AND HIS BELLBOYS • Screen Play by LOU MORHEIM and JACK DeWITT Based on the Novel by FRANK PALEY • Produced by SAM KATZMAN • Directed by FREO S. SEARS A CLOVER PRODUCTION the silent world Winner of This Year's Cannes Festival top Award, The Golden Palm • A film by JACQUESYVES COUSTEAU and LOUIS MALLE with FREDERIC DUMAS, ALBERT FALCO, the divers and the crew of the Calypso TECHNICOLOR® DON TAYLOR SALLY FORREST • RAYMOND BURR Screen Play by MILTON GELMAN ■ Directed by DON WEIS Produced by WILLIAM SELF MOTION PICTURE HERALD, DECEMBER 22, 1956 21