Griffiths Park speech frames The Two Orphans at Park
Griffith spoke last night at Park theatre following a full house showing of The Two Orphans. He warned that small aggressive minorities threaten democracy, likening Robespierre’s France to modern United States factions and urging vigilance against tyranny while praising the film’s dramatic depiction of revolution and power.
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Davin W. Grimm
Park Theatre
Mr. Griffith
Robespierre
United States
Rua
Rua[pia
France
Burt Jerre
Rogietty
Hood
Sane-Coulette
Paris
Danton
Scommites
Guilletine
Henriette
Robespierrs
le Vauerey
Hienriette
Chevallier
Hon- Hette
Poll Review George Arliss in Disraeli at Poll
A vivid review lauds George Arliss in Disraeli at Poll describing packed crowds and glowing praise. It highlights Arliss mastery in screen and stage portrayal, notes Louise Huff’s strong supporting performance, and mentions Mrs. Arliss in a key role as Lady Beaconsfield.
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George Arliss
Arliss
Disraeli
Mr. Arliss
Hun
Arias
Suem Canal
England
India
Mussina
Mighly
Empresas
Disraelia
Posecsato
Mr. Amussihe
a_caet
Louise Huff
Legion
Sliss
Beaconsfield
Distaell
Stags
Producer And Stars Impress Bridgeporters
Bridgeport guests recall the Gish sisters and Dorothy as wholesome actresses, discuss work and fame, and reflect on family, marriages, and the contrast with sensational star images while touring town and watching the theatre scene. They share views on war to peacetime industry, salaries, and public interest in their lives.
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Miss Dorothy
Lilian Gish
Dorothy
Jaillan
Lillian
James Renney
California
Mth
Nstance
Talmadge
Jim
Constance
Constanes
Teele
Jam
Lilian
Talian
Tom
Bridgeport
New Haven
Deanle
Main Strest
Mary Pickford
Lillian Gish
Merrils
Griffith Sees Future Of Film As The Story Grows
Director David Wark Griffith argues future cinema will resemble theatre more than a “two-reeler” and will be longer and more complex. He notes no new stories exist, only variations, and discusses preservation, critique, and the abundance of poor films in a Park Theatre interview following the screening of The Two Orphans.
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Toda
David Wark Grifth
Orphana
Park Theatre
Fearn
Grifith
Faulta
Matzenauer and Mero Delight at Steinert Concert
Mme Matzenauer and Mme Mero wow Bridgeport concertgoers with superb contralto voice and flawless technique. Matzenauer sang Nete Signor from Les Huguenots, while Mero impressed with Sequidilia from Carmen and Marche Miniature. Both artists received repeated calls and warm applause from a full house, cementing Bridgeport’s taste for top national talent.
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Mme. Matzenauer
Good House
Mutzenauer
LaForgs
Mero
Matzenauer
Arrang
Jacott
Livxt
Mme. Mace
Bert
Man Woman and Marriage shines at Pi theatre in nine reel drama
The Plaza theatre debut of Man Woman and Marriage drew 5000 a crowd, with Dorothy Philips in a standout star turn and Allen Holubar directing. The nine act Broadway scale production cost nearly a million and impressed with lavish scenic and color, while the Lyric previews Cornered promising a smooth, clever engagement for Bridgeport audiences. Sugar Mums at Park theatre opens Tuesday with an all star burlesque cast and a Bright Bits from Broadway feature, followed by Empire Theatre presenting Tenet Barry in a melodrama.
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Gerat
Allen Holubar
Sacks
Lloyd Hamilton
Arvine
The
Lyric
Ienry W. Savage
Bridgeport
Everyoe
Hyer
Cornered
Steele
Park Theatre
Marinee
Addison Burkhert
Dan Deas
State Pictures
Joe Freed
Arte Leeming
Nadell and Foll
Jim the Penman and The Great Moment at West End
A review notes Jim the Penman features Barrymore as a subtle villain who loses little of his menace, delivering gripping melodrama with Doras Bank. The Great Moment stars Gloria Swanson in her first solo film role, supported by Milton Sills and an all star cast in a Paramount production acclaimed for Swanson’s strong star presence.
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Jim the
Penman
Mr. Barrymore
Gurel
Dorts Bank
Barrymore
Jim the Penman
West End
Gloria Swanson
Mme
Elinor Givn
Paramount
Miss Swanson
Cecil B. de Mille
Anato
Milton Sills
Alec R. Francis
F. O. Butler
Arthur Hull
Raymond Brathwayt
Helen Dunbar
Clarence Geldart
Julia Faye
Elinor Glynn
Clerks Names to Be on Windows at Post Office
Postal officials will display the name of the clerk in charge at each window to improve service. Movable 2 by 12 inch cards will identify money order stamp general delivery registry and parcel post stations. Postmaster C F Greene supports the Western idea and notes the practice aids patron relations. Dangerous Curves Head still shown at Main and Fairfield Avenue movie house on windy days.
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C. F. Greene
Greene
Main
Fairfield Avenue
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