Exhibitors Herald

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

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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
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Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Dec 1917 - Jun 1918Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Jun-Dec 1917Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Sep-Dec 1918Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Jun-Sep 1918Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Jun-Sep 1919Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Mar-Jun 1919Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Dec 1919Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Oct-Dec 1920Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Jan-Mar 1920Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Apr-Jun 1920Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Aug 1920Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Sep 1920Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Apr-Jun 1921Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Jan-Mar 1921Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Oct-Dec 1921Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Jul-Sep 1921Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Jul-Sep 1922Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Oct-Dec 1922Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Dec 1921 - Mar 1922Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Apr-Jun 1922Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Sep-Dec 1923Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Mar-Jun 1923Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Dec 1922 - Mar 1923Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Jun-Aug 1923Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Sep 1923Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldSep-Dec 1924Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldDec 1924-Mar 1925Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldMar-Jun 1924Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldJun-Sep 1924Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Dec 1923 - Mar 1924Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Mar-Apr 1924Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors Herald1925Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldDec 1925-Mar 1926Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors Herald1925Search on LanternClick here to read
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Exhibitors Herald1926Search on LanternClick here to read
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Exhibitors Herald1927Search on LanternClick here to read
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Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Dec 1917 - Jun 1918Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Jun-Dec 1917Search on LanternClick here to read

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Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Sep-Dec 1918Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Jun-Sep 1918Search on LanternClick here to read

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Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Jun-Sep 1919Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Mar-Jun 1919Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Dec 1919Search on LanternClick here to read

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Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Oct-Dec 1920Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Jan-Mar 1920Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Apr-Jun 1920Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Aug 1920Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Sep 1920Search on LanternClick here to read

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Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Apr-Jun 1921Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Jan-Mar 1921Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Oct-Dec 1921Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Jul-Sep 1921Search on LanternClick here to read

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Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Jul-Sep 1922Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Oct-Dec 1922Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Dec 1921 - Mar 1922Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Apr-Jun 1922Search on LanternClick here to read

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Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Sep-Dec 1923Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Mar-Jun 1923Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Dec 1922 - Mar 1923Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Jun-Aug 1923Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Sep 1923Search on LanternClick here to read

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Exhibitors HeraldSep-Dec 1924Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldDec 1924-Mar 1925Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldMar-Jun 1924Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldJun-Sep 1924Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Dec 1923 - Mar 1924Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Mar-Apr 1924Search on LanternClick here to read

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Exhibitors Herald1925Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldDec 1925-Mar 1926Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors Herald1925Search on LanternClick here to read
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Exhibitors Herald1926Search on LanternClick here to read
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Exhibitors Herald1927Search on LanternClick here to read
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Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Dec 1917 - Jun 1918Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Jun-Dec 1917Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Sep-Dec 1918Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Jun-Sep 1918Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Jun-Sep 1919Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Mar-Jun 1919Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Dec 1919Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Oct-Dec 1920Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Jan-Mar 1920Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Apr-Jun 1920Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Aug 1920Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Sep 1920Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Apr-Jun 1921Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Jan-Mar 1921Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Oct-Dec 1921Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Jul-Sep 1921Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Jul-Sep 1922Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Oct-Dec 1922Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Dec 1921 - Mar 1922Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Apr-Jun 1922Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Sep-Dec 1923Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Mar-Jun 1923Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Dec 1922 - Mar 1923Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Jun-Aug 1923Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Sep 1923Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Dec 1923 - Mar 1924Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Mar-Apr 1924Search on LanternClick here to read

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Exhibitors Herald[Creator Name Not Found]Sep-Dec 1924Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors Herald[Creator Name Not Found]Dec 1924-Mar 1925Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors Herald[Creator Name Not Found]Mar-Jun 1924Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors Herald[Creator Name Not Found]Jun-Sep 1924Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors Herald[Creator Name Not Found]1925Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors Herald[Creator Name Not Found]Dec 1925-Mar 1926Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors Herald[Creator Name Not Found]1925Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors Herald[Creator Name Not Found]1925Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors Herald[Creator Name Not Found]1926Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors Herald[Creator Name Not Found]1926Search on LanternClick here to read
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Exhibitors Herald[Creator Name Not Found]1926Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors Herald[Creator Name Not Found]1927Search on LanternClick here to read
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Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Dec 1917 - Jun 1918Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Jun-Dec 1917Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Sep-Dec 1918Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Jun-Sep 1918Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Jun-Sep 1919Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Mar-Jun 1919Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Dec 1919Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Oct-Dec 1920Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Jan-Mar 1920Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Apr-Jun 1920Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Aug 1920Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Sep 1920Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Apr-Jun 1921Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Jan-Mar 1921Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Oct-Dec 1921Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Jul-Sep 1921Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Jul-Sep 1922Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Oct-Dec 1922Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Dec 1921 - Mar 1922Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Apr-Jun 1922Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Sep-Dec 1923Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Mar-Jun 1923Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Dec 1922 - Mar 1923Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Jun-Aug 1923Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Sep 1923Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldSep-Dec 1924Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldDec 1924-Mar 1925Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldMar-Jun 1924Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldJun-Sep 1924Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Dec 1923 - Mar 1924Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldExhibitors Herald Co.Mar-Apr 1924Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors Herald1925Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors HeraldDec 1925-Mar 1926Search on LanternClick here to read
Exhibitors Herald1925Search on LanternClick here to read
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Exhibitors Herald1926Search on LanternClick here to read
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