01 May 1924
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 01, 1924
Page
1
A damaged notice advertises an Amosements Empire Theatre program featuring Hex Howrh’s sensational tale The Miracle and a dramatic story about a family and societal expectations. The prose hints at a lavish cinematic event with recurring motifs of power and danger.
Western star Tomo Ceriday Signet and Charles Hack Tors Tas eon appear in Snowdrift a North West romance from Fox studios. Carter Brent is played by Jones with a young white girl raised by Indians as a Canadian runner and whaler plots to steal her for slavery. The Madness of Youth with John Gilbert and Billie Dove, plus Fox news, close this double feature. The Go Getter a Paramount jewel romance by Peter Kyne screens after, starring T Hay Barnes and Sean Owen with a brisk comedy of love and business. a Barton Holmes travelogue and The Kidnappers Revenge round out Monday night offerings.
The article previews a six reel film at the Town Hall with Frank Mayo in a bold lead as a lawman. A melodramatic plot follows a woman’s honor, danger, and a bold chase through Alaska’s Klondyke gold fever.
A Polish star recounts early stage work in Warsaw including Kleines Theatre and Former Imperial Theatre, a move to Berlin with Ufa, and key contracts leading to Hollywood films like Bella Donna The Cheat The Spanish Dancer Shadows of Paris. She praises director Herbert Brenon and notes producing Shadows of Paris as a career highlight.
A London writer claims a West Australian perfume leads in quality despite Victorian competition. The article notes the English press praising the WA product and describes a bottle with a kangaroo stopper and a blue swan seal to be presented to the Queen.
A busy promotional note highlights bargains in every department with clearance lines and special prices. The ad lists textiles, towels, flannel, velours, woolen garments, aprons, gloves, and undergarments, emphasizing exceptional values and large discounts to clear stock.
The article highlights Cecil B. DeMille and his film crew using atmospheric lighting to heighten drama in The Ten Commandments. Theodore Hobert and Glennon discuss lighting roles, Moses scenes, and the Feast of the Calf, with focus on shadow, mood, and character emphasis. Tom White named Paramount casting director to manage a large pool of actors for forthcoming projects.
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