Moving Picture World (Jul-Sep 1911)

Record Details:

Title:
Moving Picture World
Date:
Jul-Sep 1911
Publisher:
New York, Chalmers Publishing Company
Volume:
Moving Picture World (Jul-Sep 1911)
Leaf #:
000167
Language:
English
Subjects:
Motion Pictures, Film Industry Trade Magazine",nyarc-museumofmodernar
Collection:
Early Cinema and Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
The Museum of Modern Art Library, New York
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Moving Picture World, founded in 1907 by J.P. Chalmers, was one of the motion picture industry's first trade papers. Published on a weekly basis in New York City, Moving Picture World informed exhibitors about films available for rental and editorialized on behalf of the growing industry (improving the quality of movies through higher filmmaking standards, not government censorship, was a frequent topic). The paper reached its height in the mid-to-late-1910s--a fact reflected in the circulation figures and the huge amount of advertising that filled every issue during the period. In the 1920s, Moving Picture World lost ground to other competing weekly trade papers -- including Variety, Exhibitor's Herald, and Motion Picture News. In 1927, Moving Picture World ceased publication when it was acquired by Martin Quigley's Exhibitor's Herald. Across the 20 year run of Moving Picture World, readers can watch the transition from short film programs to feature films and witness the transition from the dominance of Edison's Trust to the rise of the "Independent" film companies that ultimately became the Hollywood studios. Silent film historians have utilized and cited Moving Picture World more frequently than any other trade paper, and the publication still has many insights left to offer. -- Eric Hoyt, 2012/2013
Date Added:
July 25, 2024
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD 157 It Makes Hallberg Smile Wllienever the makers of other "so-called" current saving devices wish to create an impression on a prospective customer, they claim to have replaced a "Hallberg Economizer" at such-and-such a place. When the name is given and the report traced down you will find, as I have, that the other fellow got his device in "on trial," on account of his claims. After a trial there was "nothing doing" as the superiority of the Hallberg was again demonstrated in face of such competition. I don't blame you for trying these new devices, as it costs you nothing, and I know "darn well" such trials only make you think better of the "Hallberg Economizer." Ail makes Moving Picture Machines, Supplies, Electra Carbons, Etc., always in stock. Electric Far s for either A. C. or D. C. $7.50 and up Exhaust Fans for either A. C. or D. C. $1 5.00 and up Complete line of Opera Chairs and all supplies for M. P. Theatre / EQUIP YOUR THEATRE COMPLETELY -: WRITE FOR CATALOG W. 3 J. H. HALLBERG, 36 East 23rd St., New York CHAMP FEATURES A Civil War Story "THE EXCHANGE" MONDAY, JULY 24th The dramatic expose of an impostor at another's home. A Northwestern Tale "At the Trails End" WEDNESDAY, JULY 26th A ptirsuit across the icy wilds. Our booklets explain fully. Taken by us only THE DUBUQUE REGATTA WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2nd The greatest regatta of the fastest power boats, with 700 entries, held on the Mississippi during the week of July 4th. The hydroplane was a feature, and numerous speed records were hung up. Do not hesitate to write us. 1 TELL YOUR EXCHANGE TO FURNISH YOU WITH THESE THE CHAMPION FILM CO. MARK M. DINTENFASS, General Manager 12 East 15th Street New YorK City Subscription Rate Moving Picture World DOMESTIC $3.00 IN EFFECT JULY 1st, 1911= CANADA FOREIGN $3.50 $4.00 PER ANNUM. PAYABLE IN ADVANCE THE REPRESENTATIVE TRADE PAPER 125 East 23rd Street -: -: -: -* New York City