Nero Opera Set Captures Dramatic Scene at Park
A historic stage portrayal unfolds across Act one to three depicting Nero and Vesuvian intrigues with Bygia Ursus and Gelimox. The Park screens the epic over the week, drawing Bridgeport crowds to witness a lavish production of ancient imperial power and human drama through two reels of film and grand theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guo Vadis
In Bevacs
Ursus
Gradia
Anton Pace
Nero
Bygia
Gelim
Bridgeport
Capitol
World
The Verdict of G Madame Sherry at Waaf-night
A New York style review notes a local production of The Verdict of Madame Sherry featuring Madam Sherry before an audience. Critics mention the familiar tunes and crowd-pleasing numbers like Blue Movement Has A Meaning and The Birth of, while deeming the plot weak and the production non revolutionary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madam Sheren
New York
Lana
Lana Players Nearey Gremaye
Edward Sherry
Theatre Review Glows Over Coast City Players Cast
The production features Théopolig Sherry played by Fred Clayton and Yvonne Sherry by Ethel Bell with strong comic timing. Marion Hutchins shines as Lutty while Ted Ibsen as Leongra Gomen adds heat. Wilson Hummel impresses as Hector. Miss Mildred Walen and Babe Dunbar draw notice. Agnes Bevan receives the grand piano as a highlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred ‘Clayton
Théopolig Sherry
Ethel Bell
Yvonne Sherry
Uncle Sage
Marion Hutchins
Post Players
Luty
Ted @ibson
Juvenil
Leongra Gomen
Marguerite Starr
Victor Kahn
Avita Sanchez
Pepita
Wilson Hummel
Hector
Mildred Walien
Babe Dunbar
Agnes Bevan
Berkshire Avenue
Glever Bill Delights Audiences at Poli's Theatre
SB AL Rolfe brings The Purple Lady to Bridgeport's Poli's with four principals and a sextet. Ralph Lynn as Chappie draws laughs, Rich and Wilson perform blackface numbers, Eddie Rowley dazzles with dancing, Todwards thrill with balancing tricks, Martin Norman on xylophone covers opera to ragtime. The show draws curtain calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Rolfe
Rolfe
Bridgeport
Poli's Theatre
Ralph Lynn
Chappie
Lttle
Rich and Wilson
Ddie Rowley
Todwards
Martin Norman
Billy A
Init
What the Matter with Father and Other Screen Offerings
A review highlights The Gangster as intensely dramatic with strong acting and clear photography. It calls What's the Matter with Father? a big laugh and notes other films shown. Amateur night was announced for Wednesday.
Wonderful War Photo Drama at Empire Wonderfully Portrayed Gettysburg
The Empire theatre housed crowded matinees and evening shows of The Battle of Gettysburg. Five reels depict the three days of fighting, the Lee invasion, and Grant’s defense, highlighting the war’s fiercest moments and family rifts amid Civil War turning points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
Gettysburg
Empire Theatre
Robert E. Lee
Grant
Lee
Gettysburg Battle In Film Recounted For Matinee Show
Describes Gen Pickett leading a fading assault under heavy Union fire, hailed as one of history’s most heroic moments. The feature presents the dramatic last day of the war and the Battle of Gettysboro, with screenings for this afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York Evening Sun
Boston Traveller
Boston Globe
Atlantic
Pickett
Gettysboro
Empire Theatre Show Entices Audiences For Gettysburg Battle
Capacity crowds filled the Empire Theatre yesterday for the five part Battle of Gettysburg feature. The three day battle drama uses hundreds of men and horses and aims for realism with cannon roar. Showings were at 7 45 and 9 30 for the last time tonight, plus the Pathe Weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Pathe
Ward and Hurd families enjoy Coney Island visit
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ward of this place and Mr. and Mrs. John Hurd of Long Hill spent Sunday at Coney Island. Miss Harriet Plumb celebrated her eleventh birthday with friends. Refreshments followed games before departures. Present were the Misses Clara and Marion Millers Bridgeport and Josephine Carey as guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Ward
John Hurd
Long Hill
Coney Island
Harriet Plumb
Clara and
Marion Millers
Bridgeport
Mise Josephine Carey
Call for a three month cooling period to curb divorces
Opinion argues a federal approach to divorce law would reduce chaos from conflicting state acts and curb hasty marriages. It warns a three month cooling period after final hearing could lower divorce rates and moral shocks from public announcements. Local notices detail unrelated social updates and moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dione Danone Gould Faneknae
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rome
Geishae
San Francisco
Calcutta
Hells
Seven Seas
Omer
Ber
Continents
Great Britain
TLOXD
Shipping Gazette
Illustrated London News
St Sid
Cnad
SeaTac
Tembess
America
NEW York American
Arthur Brisbane
Dineen
NEW York Herald
Agate
Lower Bridge
Stratford Ave
Cyrus
Fairfield Avenue
Glever
Poli
Purple Lady
Popular Playhouse
Trumbull
J. Leonard Levy
Firmbesch
Thomas Davids
Fort Trumbull Beach
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!