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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1926

Page

18

Movie Twin Bill at Cameo and Warner Bros Pageant

The Rareen theater presents Matt Moore and Dorothy Devore in a new Warner Bros feature plus Richard Talmadge in The Broadway Gallant as a double bill. Also showing is Dolores Costello in Breakin of the Storm with exclusive Amundsen North Pole footage.

Matt Moore Dorothy Devore Atest Warner Bros Chissie Rareen Caraco Gregory Rogers Dan- Francia Zanwek Roy del Ruth Willard Louis Gayne Wohitman John Patrick Nora Cecil Helen Bynch Frank Tond Moose Miss Devore Daria Richard Talmadge Talmadge Monty Sportlight Warners’ News Weekly Dolores Costello Warner Brothers

Daring trapeze stunt plus Manhattan Players show

A bold 30 foot lying trapeze act blindfolded in a gunny sack is teased as a possible rival to Miss Mamie Ward during Sells-Ptote circus run here Tuesday June 2. George Arvine presents The Manhattan Players in Mrs Murphy's Second Husband at Park Theatre with Gracie Emmett as Mrs Murphy.

Mamie Ward Miss Ward George Arvine Manhattan Players Mrs. Murphy Gracis Emmett Edwin V Burt Smith Post-Telegram Mrs. Murphye Park Theatre Gracie Emmett Miss Emmett Katie Bella Cairns Frederick J Third Avenue Riverside Drive Mrs.Murphy-Mannon Lady Maud Halley O'Neil Watson Mr. Geo. Arvine

Polys Poli's vaudeville bill features Kilpatrick and Montmartre act

Big headliners at Poli's vaudeville showcase Jim Kilpatrick with Texas Chicks and Frank Harcourt's company of ten in A Night in Montmartre with Marion La Valey. Kilpatrick and Harcourt deliver strong vocal and comic turns, backed by a lively French themed revue, while other acts like Haig and Martini, Tan Arabia, and a Pathe News short round out the program alongside Bridgeport tributes and Van Bibber comedy.

C. B. Maddock Jim Kilpatrick Texas Chicks Frank Harcourt Montmartre Marion la Valey Poli's Mr. Maddock Bob Nelson Johnny Wright Vanderville Haig Martini Tan Arabia Nippon Aileen Pringle Lowell Sherman Chester Conklin Arthur Stringer Robert Kane Miss Pringle Mr. Conklin Pol’s Pathe News van Bibber Maddock Company OF 10 Bridgeport John T- King City

Wise Guy at the Majestic Delivers Powerful Drama

The Wise Guy stars James Kirkwood and Mary Star in a Frank Lloyd directed drama at the Majestic. A con man preaches to beguile a faithful crowd while robbing them, then faces a moral reckoning as his gang is stirred by truth. Also showing is Mme Mystery, a Theda Bara two reel comedy.

Frank Lloyd Wise Guy James Kirkwood Marystar Betty Jempson Maestic Theatre Liord Crim Inn Hig Georgion Mary Flarr the Screen George Cooper Majestie Theda Bara Aereendom Haul Roach Miss Bara Roach Mme

Local stars perform in Maid in Bridgeport at the Palace

Sixty local talents appeared at the Palace in Bridgeport for a seven scene revue titled Maid in Bridgeport. Conceived and produced by the Lovenberg Sisters and Sime Neary, the show includes industrial life glimpses and numbers such as the Indian Love Call with Frances de Comes, showcasing Bridgeport’s vaudeville flavor.

The Palace Maid In Bridgeportt T Lovenberg Sisters Sime Neary Arcadia Ball Room Dancing Academy Lovenberg Sisters Time Neary Bridgeport S. 4 Poli Palace Wairfield Beach A Ball Room Frances de Comes Henan Pitntie Paeris Thale Tony Tiadtie Cop Warne Distil Ahe Wate Duter

Sells Floto 10 Visit Bridgeport on State Tour

The Sells Floto Circus and Buffalo Bill Wild West show will visit Bridgeport next Tuesday afternoon and night as part of an eight city Connecticut tour. The circus, back in the state after three years, has expanded its program with new acts including Poodles Hannaford and seven riding performers, Erma Ward, Flying Wards, and five trained wild animal acts.

Sells-Floto Bridgeport Connecticut Sells-Floto Circus Stamford New Lentto Caftille Camden N. J Hannaford Erma Ward

Hartford Strike Draws In Union Tensions

May 24 Hartford AP report on hod carriers and building laborers strike seeking wages from 7.20 to 8.00 daily. Bricklayers and plasterers work with non union tenders, easing idle time as common labor helps move materials. Union leaders blame a faction for breaking unity while alliance voting had backed wage claims.

Hartford Hod-Carriers and Building Laborers Union Structural and Building Trades Alliance Bricklayers and Plasterers Union Dlusons Charles Hillyar Bricklayers and ‘Plasterers' Union Hod-Carriers’ Union Building Trades’ Organization Bufcklayers' Union

Woman dies as husband fails to find succor

Riverhead N Y May 24 AP A sudden crash injures Hig Bertschy and his wife Charlotte Bertschy 31 dies from suffocation after their car overturns and plunges down an embankment. Bertschy unable to free his wife before help arrives. The collision occurs when he swerves to avoid an oncoming car.

Riverhead WN. V Hubert Berischy Capitol Theatre Chalotte Bertaeny Bertschy Bertsudy Hit

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