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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1916

Page

9

The Only Girl Returns to Majestic Theatre in City

The Only Girl staged at the Majestic Theatre last evening drew a large audience with Herbert’s celebrated score. Cast additions include John Park as Kim, with Wilda Bennett and Louise Kelly among returning leads. Kantzenbach led an excellent orchestra as the production plays on.

Majestic Theatre Herbert John Park Kim Wilda Bennett Louise Kelly Vivian Wessell Leona Stephens Olga Roller John Findlay Ernest Torrance Jed Prouty Richard Bartlett Eleanor Masters Antoinette Morton Marjorie Eggleston Gertrude Thurston Janet McIlwaine Kantzenbach

An Easy Way to Increase Weight

The article urges against fattening gimmicks and promotes Sargol as a stomach aiding flesh builder. It claims Sargol helps the digestive tract absorb fattening elements, promising 10 to 20 pounds of solid flesh safely and cheaply. Recommends consulting with druggists and notes caution for non-weight gain cases.

Allen's Foot-Base for Troops War Zone Hospitals Endorse

Allen's Foot-Base antiseptic powder is ordered for troops in war zones. Used in foot baths and showers it provides rest and comfort by reducing friction and foot fatigue. Sold by drug and department stores everywhere for 23 cents. Do not accept substitutes.

Allen

Gordon's Olympia Theatre Show Highlights This Week

The Graham Moffet company presents the Scotch comedy Concealed Beds with natural humor. Marie Shaw sings Coming Thro the Rye to warm applause. The Gleasons and Houlihan perform Good Old Days with lively dancing. Also featured are Harmon Zarnes and Dunne, six Violin girls, the Lalrance Trio, and Piney Ridge the feature photo play.

Gordon’s Olympia Graham-Moffet Company Marie Shaw Gleasons Houlihan Harmon Zarnes Dunne Lalrance Piney Ridge

Romance and Realism in Movie Hearts and Heads

A playful piece questions whether actresses fall for leading men and whether screen romance matches real life. It contrasts glamorous on screen kisses with off screen awkwardness and notes stars’ marriages, powder mishaps, and Broadway talk, ending with a cheeky feminist shrug at rainbow vanities.

Moving Picture Mr. Tommie Tinkeltoes Paradise Broadway Forty-second Street

Instructions on scenario writing and film photoplays origin

Betty W notes my scenario writing guidance is adequate and adds that identifying companies helps understand photo plays produced and favored. John W explains starting in movies often begins as an extra man with opportunities based on type and demand.

Betty W John W

The Dawn Is New Play At Colonial Theatre

The Colonial Theatre premiered The Dawn a drama by George D. Parker about Helen Wright raised by guardians, a village setting, and a love triangle ending in mutual affection. Robert Edeson starred as John Sterling with Kathleen MacDonnell as Helen and a capable supporting cast delivering bright dialogue and strong character work.

Robert Edeson George D. Parker Colonial Theatre Helen Wright John Sterling Willard Moora Mr. Sterling Hellen Willard Helen John Sip John Sterlings Boston Edeson Sterling Kathleen MacDonnell Forrest Robinson Helen Lowell Everett Butterfield Williard Moore Jane Eustace Edward Lee Sarah McVicker

Sterling Home Garden Noted For Exceptional Beauty

A description highlights Sterling's garden as especially good with no fixed limit on engagement, underscoring its remarkable cultivation and appeal.

Sterling

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