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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1918

Page

14

Bridgeport Drama Scene Showcases Poli's and Pollyanna

Poli's presents John Ince in Blackmail and a vaudeville lineup led by The Village Tinker staged by Fred J. Ardath. Pollyanna comes to Park theatre for two nights February 25 and 26 under Klaw Erlanger and George C. Tyler. The New Lyric starts Pals First with Dudley Ayers and Harold Kennedy, while Strand shows Broadway Bill with Harold Lockwood and Chaplin tops Empire offerings Madame Jealousy and The Painted Doll. Hippodrome features Lee Walsh and Arms and the Girl cast. Metro and Triangle promote patriotic and cinema programs with star appearances.

Poli's John Ince Poll Stock Company Bridgeport Lubin Belasco Ince Poli Fred J. Ardath and Company America Todz Charlies Richman Anna Nilson al, Abbott Kamplain & Bell and Walters Cliff Sisters Patricia Collinge Oswald Yorke Joseph Jefferson Beatrice Morgan Maude Granger Arvine The New Lyric New York New York World Lee Wilson Francis Perry Elliott Thomas A. Wise Mr. Wise William Courtenay Dudley Ayers Harold Kennedy Strand Harold Lockwood Strand Theatre Metro Broadway North Woods Charlie Chaplin Hippodrome Lee Walsh Hippodrome Theater Walsh Billie Gurke Paramount

Footlight chatter on Broadway actors and productions

Annie TMughes and other performers populate a bustling New York stage scene. Schenck declines Tarzan film, while John Drew expands his company with Enid Morel and a prima donna chorus. A benefit for child welfare plays in New York as actors discuss new works, tours, and imminent premieres across multiple companies and venues.

Annie Tmughes Comedienne Art Schenck John Drew Hidle Enid Morel Alna Wallace Nella Melba Society For the Prevention New York Ethel Clifton Harold de Becker March Chrecr Army General Staff Nicah Markham Eduardo Tilsa Cansino Winter Garden London Charles Compton Joseph Santley Ati Compton Igaby Selwyn Office Paul Ker Lester Lonergan Ties George Sonndhurst Lillian Trimble Bradley Amy Ricard Jonergan Henri Bataille Elsie Herndon Kearns Utah hissTunarer Miss Supt Jen Green Charlie Compton George M. Cohan Gareth Jlughes Wolft Dry Park Edith Wynne Matthison Wres Wroadway

Camden Girl Amn Pennington Shines In Stage Career

Amn Pennington of Camden New Jersey is celebrated as a child star in Susie Snowflake and rose to fame in amateur circles. She toured with The Red Widow then gained major success as a dancer in the Ziegfeld Follies, where she has starred for three years.

Ann. Pennington Players-Paramount Susie Snowflake Camden N. Jd Philadelphia Miss Pennington Misa Pennington Morle Fox Studios A. Walsh Mr. Walsh Blackfeet

Miss Pennington Wins Studio Contract After Stage Success

The article notes Miss Pennington, famed for Susie Snowflake, attracting Paramount interest with a term contract offer. She emphasizes a practical goal of leaving dancing roles for meaningful screen work while remaining young and eager to grow, praising her vibrant personality and comic talent.

Cinema News From Famous Players-Lusky Studio

Production on The Lie starring Tilsie Ferguson advances under J Searte Dawley direction. Dawley lauds Ferguson while noting adaptation from Henry Arthur Jones. Santa Barbara studios push 1918 work as new effects and night shoots, with Swanson, Keaton, Lake, and others in forthcoming features.

Famous Players-Lusky Studio Tilsie Ferguson J. Searte Dawley Miss Perguson Mr. Dawley Miss Ferguson Henry Arthur Jones Elinor Shala Betty Howe Lucy Dive Powell Gerald Foster John L. Shine Sir Robert Shale Percy Marmont Neil Dibkin Hlinor Charles Sutton Bertha Kent Santa Barbara Samuel Hutchingon Lusky California Jack Pickford Paramount Pictures Jack New York

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