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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1918
Page
20
Poli's theatre offer shows The Four Hits with Boyle and Kitty Gryan and a host of novelty acts including the Brown sisters and a clever juggler. The Eagle episode and Allied War Review are also praised, with Spanish and French acts noted alongside top film features and a variety of stage acts.
The article argues music is essential to film experience, enhancing emotion and enjoyment across theaters. It cites D. W. Griffiths Hearts of the World with orchestral accompaniment and mentions selections from opera, symphony, and popular tunes used to heighten dramatic moments and battle scenes.
Griffith explains he used six cameras, filmed on battlefields before U S entry, with staged battles and German prisoners as actors. He denies capturing 150,000 troops in real combat and notes many effects come from a colossal war film. Ora Carew notes fashion scenes and gown rush for Paihe serials.
Enrico Caruso has joined the ranks of film stars, agreeing to appear in multiple productions for a major film company starting September 1. The famed tenor set aside stage offerings to pursue cinema, marking a notable shift toward the evolving screen medium for the legendary singer.
The text discusses Meidy the lily Dane dor and a dog actor in a West Coast production. It notes the canine star’s confusion about the medium and hints at cast members Louise Citi and Bessie dravscate. Press coverage mentions the dog leading in a Lavalliy Studio production.
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