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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1915
Page
16
The Motion Picture News reports Vitagraph aiming for superior literary material while Edwin Arden criticizes the art’s decadence. The piece argues the fault lies with the man who decides on scenario manuscripts, not the acting.
A fragmentary review discusses Edith Storey and other stars like Marguerite Clark Theda Bara and Charley Chaplin in a photo drama context It notes shifts in star power and public taste and hints at the moral forces shaping cinema while referencing several titles and releases from the era
Town Topics laments David Silverman’s departure to Broadway and casts doubt on stage revival. It surveys theater and film trends, noting Alpha theater upgrades, anticipated shift back to two reelers, and pressures of pricing, with references to notable names like Thomas H. Ince and Lillian Gish.
Critic Pansy Peanit derides Midnight at Maxim's as a limp celluloid leg show. She notes frothy ensembles and dances set to new Broadway tunes, with a hazy plot and a corrupting aim toward girly show appeal. The piece shipwrecks on tired business men and unclear perpetual novelty.
Universal creators rebuilt the Waldorf Astoria lobby lounge and restaurant for a major Earl of Pawtucket sequence starring Lawrence DOrsay with Harry Myers directing. 125 furniture pieces completed by a 60 person team, two street elevators installed, 150 by 75 stage, 60 scenes filmed, about $2000 spent for a twenty hour shot. Morin Sais and Ollie Kirkby describe weather hardship while filming Nalems two act drama The Straght and Narrow Path.
Marie Tempest leads a standout cast including Lee Moran Holwe Lyons Graham Brown and Gillie Rhodes in a four comedy film Mrs Plum's Pudding written and directed by Al Mo Ghriste. The plot follows Mrs Plum a millionairess and her tangled schemes with stolen papers a bank roll and a famed detective as chaos and laughter unfold through antics and romance.
Following the first public showing of the new photo comedy Chimmie Fadden with Victor Moore the Lasky Feature Play company arranged a series of Chimmie Fadden film comedies. First will be Chimmie Fadden on the West, work already started at the Lasky studios in Hollywood. Moore led the debut feature as the principal attraction during the first week of release, backed by Paramount productions nationwide. The success sparked letters praising exhibitors and the Lasky company, while Carey continued touring in a related feature drama.
Universal signs Pavlova for a major eight feet frame dance while booking Chicago appearances. Bert Adler and others rush to arrange outdoor filming near the theater to avoid conflicting rehearsals. A large company travels to California for elaborate scenes and soap star Violet MacMillan joins William C. Dowlan in Mere Money.
A Grand theater week features Laura Hope Crews in a Paramount lineup with first run The Fighting Tape and a re issue Hearts Adrift starring Mare Wickford drawing crowds Also planned are Lenore Time and Kilmey Morosen productions with dates Friday through Saturday and strong local advance interest.
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