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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1918

Page

9

Drama and concert lineup at Poli's and nearby venues

Today Poli's presents Tom Brown's big musical revue with Aliss Marion Claire and a large cast including Hazel Griffin Hilda Seymour Paula Melba Leonore Brownlee and Gus King. Bridgeport vaudeville acts Fred Miller Bert Capman and musical comedy pieces plus two photo plays and a series of other features headline West End Etrand and Park theatres. Galli Curci and Rudolph Ganz prep for March 14 Casino concert with ticket exchanges. Park theatre screens Mother Carey's Chickens on March 4 with Antoinette Walker.

Foli’s Tom Brown Poli’s Aliss Marion Claire Hazel Griffin Hilda Seymour Paula Melba Leonore Brownlee Gus King Bridgeport Fred Miller Bert Capman Byron, Lloyd and Company Merri Sent Green, McHenry and Dean Bingville Broadway Public Defenders Frank Gresnan Alma Hanson Robert Prison

Burlesque Scenes Filmed At Noted Jewelry Shop

The Photo-Play shows many key scenes in A Thougl, Diamond featuring Paddy McQuire, shot at a leading Wrest jewelry shop. Dorisee, opposite Charles Jay in Thomas H. Ince productions His Mother's Boy and The Etred Man, appears as a leading woman with Ray.

Paddy McQuire the Wrest Dorisee Charles Jay Thomas H. Ince Ray

Cinema Notes Highlight Thrills with Holmes and Metro Stars

Taylor Holmes tours the Grand Canyon and Roosevelt Dam with his wife Virginia Valli, while Metro announces Mary Warren in The Sea Panther and Edith Storey in The Resurrection. Pauline Frederick dominates Famous Players New York with The Resurrection settings as Viola Dana endures sea legs on Breakers Ahead. Texas Guinan chases her husband Julian Johnson after an electric car sighting. Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran film a one reel comedy Boosting Business at Universal City.

William Russell New York William S. Hart Etrand Theatre Viola Dana Taylor Holmes Arizona Holmes Grand Canyon Mr. Holmes Virginia Valli Roosevelt Dam Great West Pauline Frederick Famous Players Count Leo Tolstoi Mineola L. I Siberian Mercury Edward Jose Hollywood Studios San Francisco Miss Dana Texas Guinan Triangle Star Studio Julian Johnson Miss Guinan Johnson Eddie Lyons Lee Moran Universal City Tdith Roberts

Miriam Cooper Returns To Screen in New Role

Miriam Cooper, once famed as the Lady of the Lovers in The Honor System, returns to motion pictures after a quiet period. The actress, who grew up in the south and trained in New York, is praised for a potential wife role in Woman and the Law, signaling a notable comeback.

Miriam Cooper Miss Cooper New York Southland Broadway

Winsome Mary Miles Minter shines in Mutual plays

Mary Miles Minter is highlighted as a leading screen star and one of the youngest performers today. The article notes her growing global admirers and her upcoming series of Mutual Master plays after starring in deluxe productions.

Mary Miles Minter Miss Minter Globe

Anna Nilsson Pierced by Century Plant in Film Scene

Miss Anna Nilsson, acting as Alaire Austin in Rex Beach’s Heart of the Sunset, was pinned atop a century plant cactus after her horse bolted during a sunset shoot near Eagle Pass Texas. Directors and crew aided as she freed herself after hours of needle removal. Also noted is Pearl White’s new Motion Picture serial The House of Hate by Pathe, from Arthur B. Reeve.

Anna Q. Nilsson Texas Miss Nissan Rex Beach Wagle Pass Alaire Austin Miss Wilsson Frank Powell Miss Nilsson Powell Lone By Pathe Pearl White Arthur B. Reeve

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