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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1921
Page
15
An article from Grand Street previews Tony Sarg and his Marionettes to perform in Atlanta via the Neighborhood Playhouse. It highlights the cultural contrast between Fifth Avenue glamour and East Side authenticity, and notes the planned performances for adults and children with modest, intimate settings.
The All-Star Concert series brings famed violinist Jascha Zimbalist to the Atlanta Auditorium on Monday night for his first Atlanta performance. The program features Mozart in A major, Tachalkowaky Liszt Romance, and Sarasate pieces with possible encores. Tickets, ranging from $1 to 38, sold quickly through Cable Piano Co. and out-of-town interest is high.
A long feature anecdote details film studio methods in recreating a Pacific wreck for a picture. Ince orders rare hounds and gray wolves from England, builds a full scale wreck at San Pedro, hires tugs and a battleship, and stages a dramatic destruction to achieve realism in the cinema.
A fragmented feature profiles Miss Jobyna Howland promoting slimness with humor and self discipline. She cites personal routines including walking, avoiding cars, and selecting nonfattening foods while noting heredity and habit shape figures. The piece also references Mabel, a chorus figure, and ties to The Gold Diggers.
The article recounts a film sequence where magnesium fire pots on a derelict ship were ignited to simulate a dramatic explosion. Mag pots were sabotaged by a studio mechanic while cameras captured the staged hit, followed by a real dynamite blast a week later to complete the wreck scene. It describes managing 500 extras, lifeboats, and military-style organization for the shoot while noting public reaction and ethical questions about realism.
An Atlantic essay by Paul Ghaffin lauds Atlanta's new theater as a civic adornment. He compares its exterior to Italian grandeur and Covent Garden, praising its dignity amid festive venues. The writer lauds Palladian influence and calls the interior design freer yet restrained, signaling a shift toward enduring architectural merit.
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, led by violinist Yehudi Ysaÿe, will perform two Atlanta concerts on January 28 under the Atlanta Music Study Club. A matinee for children and an evening show are planned as part of the civic concert series, with seats priced from 75 cents to $2. The piece marks a major cultural event in Atlanta, continuing a long-standing midwinter southern tour.
The piece surveys several recent titles and authors, highlighting Maxwell and other writers. It notes the glamour clash of wealth and poverty, the human focus of wartime narratives, and reviews of works by Beagan, Mantle, and Andre. It emphasizes literary discussion around war, travel, and social issues.
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