A Woman and Matt Face a Sudden Flight and Elopement
Matt battles fear as Christine and a perilous escape unfold. A note from Flexner reveals Chris plans a bold elopement to California, with Matt agreeing to help. They flee at dawn, marking a wedding day memory amid danger and resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt
Chris
Christine
Flexner
Chrir. P. S
Tomoorrow
Fair Oaks
Middleborough
New York
San Francisco
John Mort
California
Daggancourt
Marriage on the Run in a Stuffy Parlor
In 1911 narrative, Victor funds a fast marriage for Marie Broughton with a $35 exchange, then they flee toward Claremont and a New York express ride. Matt and Marie seek a fresh start, while a pursuer looms after them in San Francisco as a count of debts and promises unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wepyrigar
Bobbs-Merrill Company
Victor
Claremont
New York Express
Daggancourt
Matt
Marie Broughton
South Sea Road to Samoa Boosted by Friendly Sailors
Matt Broughton faces rejection at shore lenders as he seeks passage to Samoa. Joe Coleman lends a hundred dollars and introduces Captain Schwartz of the Esmeralda, who offers help and a possible berth. Matt and Chris celebrate briefly and plan to board the ship, hoping for a dry palm shaded island and new work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay
Snood & Hargreaves
Matt
John Mott
Samoa
Chris
John Mort
Turner’s
Market Street
Coleman
Joe Coleman
Joe
Broughton
Wifey
Schwartz
Captain Schwartz
North Star
Missionary
The
Solomons
Malaita
Goodby
No. 7
Little Benny's Notebook A Simple Penny Dare
A child recounts trading a penny for a waffle with friends Puds Simkins and Sid Hunt. They each buy waffles, return home, and Benny confesses spending the money to his mother who then confines him to the house after supper to reflect on the lesson. The tale preserves a rustic, humorous voice in a period-tinged style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puds Simkins
Sid Hunt
Puds
Sid
Simkins
Bridgeport Split-time Vaudeville Reviews Offer High Local Standards
Friday night reviews note Bridgeport standards higher than New York’s. Watson the Juggler delivers 11 minutes of novel tricks. Anada Irving duo perform Italian set 18 minutes. Braham and co. perform parlor scene with dog in 15 minutes. Abe Attell recounts prize ring life in 142 minutes. Ramsdell Trio, toe dancing, 5 minutes, opens weakly but finishes well. Pictures close the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
New York
Watson
Anada & Irving
Michael Braham & Co
Abe Attell
Ramsdell
Polis Review of Friday Performance Shows Engaging Acts
A Friday performance review lists acts including Flood & Erner, Howard & Mason, Hayes & Alpoint, Thornton & Carlew, The Graziers, and Stage Struck Kids. Descriptions praise singing, dancing, humor, and stage presence with positive audiences and enthusiastic reception for most numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flood & Erner
Howard & Mason
Hayes & Alpoint
Hans Nix
Thornton & Carlew
The Last Days of Pompeii at Lyric Theatre Today
George Kleine presents The Last Days of Pompeii at the Lyric in a continuous run from 2 to 10 30 pm. The photo drama features a vivid eruption scene and amphitheatre pageantry with massed extras, praised as a landmark in motion pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kleine
Pompeii
Yric
Ambrosia Company
Pelio
Torino
Italy
Ambrosia
Veruvis
Bridgeport
The Last Days of Pompeii Read by John De Persia
A vivid musical setting accompanies the performance with a dramatic prelude reading by John De Persia. Renowned in New York theatres and for the New York Board of Education, he delivers Lytton's Pompeii burning description in a masterful, thrilling recital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pompeii
John de Persia
de Persia
New York
New York Board of Education
West
Lytton
Park Theatre Presents Stetson Uncle Tom's Cabin and Finney Burlesque
Park Theatre hosts Stetson's Uncle Tom's Cabin with a balanced mix of pathos and humor, drawing crowds and praise for its human liberty and soul themes. Frank Finney offers The Legend of the Ring, a lively musical comedy burlesque with new music and scenic sets. Carles Waldron's Trocadero Burlesquers return for Thursday matinee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stetson
Park Theatre
Frank Finney
Mr. Finney
Carles Waldron
Abe Atell headlines Plaza a week of vaudeville laughs
The Plaza presents Abe Atell in a featherweight boxing legend turned witty monologue ahead of a February title bid with Kilbane. Venice by moonlight singing and music by Anada Irving, Nelson the quick comedy juggler, Ramsdell Trio dancers, and Braham & Co in A Dog's Opinion. Plus Pay-as-You-Enter Man and Dishwash Dick sketches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Michael Braham & CO
Ion
Abe Attell
Plaza Theatre
Attell
Johnny Kilbane
Bridgeport
Abe
Anada & Irving
Venice
Ramsdell
Empire Theatre Showcases Mary Pickford in Caprice
The Empire theatre drew a large crowd last night to see Mary Pickford in Caprice a three part Famous Players feature. The article notes Pickford's popularity and compares to Mrs Fiske Minnie Maddern earlier success with Caprice and praises the dramatic performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Pickford
Empire Theatre
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POLI
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James E. Cooper
Bridg
Eagles’ Hall
Liberty A. CG
Young McAuliffe
Tommy Houck
Tommy
Ginty Eve
W. D. Cook & Son
Water Street
Miss Pickford
James Gordon
Poli Stock Company
Boots” Wall
Ogden Crane
Keeney’s Empire
Frank A. Keeney
Daniel Frohman
Fiske
Owen Moore
Red Margaret
Moonshiwner
Matinee
Ife
Ibe
W. K. Mollan
Main ST
Burns CO
Orry Savings Ates
Hoom
Broken Stone
Au Siz
Kelley’s Cigar Store
Hetto
Main Street
Poli Theatre
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