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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1918

Page

14

Dramatic Spotlight at Poli's Shows Wide Attraction

Poli's presents Human Clay and Kalmo & Co illusions with Mollie Ising, Kays and Jessel acts, plus news reels and Madame Spy at Plaza. Four Monday performances include To Laggve You starring Adiga Ruebens. vaudeville by Suzanne Rocamora and Noodles Fagan. Hippodrome features North of Fifty-Three with Dus Farnum.

Poli Mollie Ising Aet Kalmo & Co Kasting Kays Cranberries Georgie Jessel Dillon and Parker American Europa Suzanne Rocamora Commanny Ladies’ Club Noodles Fagan and Company Pond Albright and Palmer Jolly Young Fellowa Francetti Farnum Amother

Vaudeville and Screen Stars At Strand Park Empire

Vaudeville snows and screen stars headline a Sunday program at Strand and Park theatres. Bisia Ferguson appears in The Rise of Jennis Cushing at Strand while The Winding Trail starring Viola Dana screens in San Bernardino scenery. Charlie Chaplin in The Floorwalker and Jules of the Strong Heart at Empire accompany Paulines and Irish star Fisk O Hara in The Man from Wicklow, with Pauline Frederick in Mrs Dane's Defense at Park.

Bisia Ferguson Artcraft Jennis Cushing Audrey Charlie Chaplin Helen Eddy Charles Ogle Raymond Hatton Guy Oliver Ernest Joy H. B. Carpenter Edward Martin Pauline Frederick Mrs. Dane

Former Giants Outfielder Turned Movie Actor

Mike Donlin once starred as a Giants outfielder and now acts in silent films. He portrays a supporting role for George Walsh in Jack Spurlock Prodigal at Fox studios. Donlin, a friend of Dummy Taylor, learned sign language and once teased a mute waitress with a sign greeting.

Mike Donlin New York Giants George Walsh William Fox Jack Spurlock Giants Donlin Taylor Denlin

Cinema Briefs recounts perilous war photography and Hollywood whimsy

A Claude era film note bag highlights war photographer Captain Donald C. Thompyson and his daring assignments, snow battles by American Fish workers, comedian Toto’s gift of matches, and tributes to actors like Myrtle Reed's works, Jane and Katherine Lee, plus industry scoops on Goldwyn, Vitagraph, and early production plans across New Jersey, Florida, and California with names, places, and upcoming film projects.

Donald C. Thompyson Rrussia Europe Toto Anita King Captain Teslie Peacocke The Mutual Robert Fasminger George Rizard Stones Parey SS. Pembroke Patrick Calhoun Earle Williams Hollywood Studios Western Vitagraph Company O. Menry Lapuna Beach Coronawia California Yacht Club Bn Ant San Diego

Theda Bara Reads All Press Stories of Self

Theda Bara has more press about herself than any other person except Roosevelt and Wilson. A pasting routine gathers clippings from every country where Fox films are shown. Her secretary compiles them, and Bara reads and pastes the stories into a book.

Theda Bara Theodore Roosevelt Wilsum Roosevelt Thiy Miss Bara Withitmt Fox Java Endia South Africa Australia New Zealand Phillipine Islands South America United States Abusisa Topland Greenland Misa Maas

Lingerie and Dramatic Art Shaped by Edna Goodrich

Miss Edna Goodrich discusses the role of lingerie in acting for screen and stage, noting a $5,000 annual spend on undergarments for varied characterizations. She argues clothing aids mood and confidence, and recalls Sir Henry Irving’s wardrobe quips, calling herself a pre-Raphaelite for detail in lingerie.

Edna Goodrich Mutual Miss Goodrich London Sir Henry Irving Anid Lyceum Theatre Slenry Hngerie

There Are All Sorts of Men in This World

A column notes that many men exist with varied priorities including those who prefer marriage over working for a living, reflecting on different life choices and social expectations.

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