Behind the Screens Xmas Gifts and New Movie Terms
A historical column discusses Christmas film gifts and star names like Theda Bara and Dorothy Gish, plus film language evolution. It critiques the slang for audiences gathering to watch films, proposing a term like video or cinema crowd, and lists numerous unreleased or working titles from Universal, Vitagraph, and other studios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theda Bara
Kimball Young
Mabel Normand
Dorothy Gish
Pallas
Lhasa
Ita
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Ned Mintosh
Criticism of The Destroying Angel publicity tactics
A column critiques the publicity stunts tied to The Destroying Angel, noting the manager’s relentless schemes to create notoriety for the star. It ridicules the plot, mocks the theater scene, and questions the sensational methods used to boost attention and audience interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolly
Kleine Edison
An- Be
Hal Reid
Marrie
Damaged Goods Praised by Celebrities Across Nation
Read across a Mutual Special feature photoplay at the Geor gan theater all this week. High officials, cabinet members, congress members, the Supreme Court, and diplomats attended the Washington National theater premiere. Noted observers such as Rabbi Simon and Surgeon General Blue endorsed the drama for its powerful, educational impact. Film industry figures including Samuel Goldfish and Fanny Ward commented on its influence and the era’s cinematic direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brieux
Georgan
National Theater
Washington
Cabinet
Congress
United States Supreme Court
Diplomatic Corps
Simon
Onno Hottdolph
Earle Wisley
Theas
Peret
Peru
South America
Helen Holmes Heroic Jump At San Pedro Bridge
Helen Holmes, famed for rescuing a passenger train, leaped aboard a horse to stop a runaway freight near San Pedro. Witnesses attest to her heroism and fitness for honors, describing her as strong and determined with striking eyes.
The Girl and the Game thrills on rough river rescue
Miss Holmes rides Rocket to cross the San Pedro river in a daring rescue scene. A jack knife bridge blocks the path but she spurs the horse into the open draw and clears the water. She arrives on the opposite shore, derails a runaway train and saves sailors and workers, all captured by a Metro feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Pedro
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