Alice Lake Promotes Changes in Vamping on Screen
Actress Alice Lake advocates drastic revisions in vamping methods for films. She argues real life irresistibly attracts men, dislikes exaggerated gestures, and urges subtler expressions such as a lifted eyebrow or a slight mouth line to convey emotion. She says real thought is key to screen success and cites evolving acting styles as vital for enduring popularity.
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Polis Theatres Present Diverse Vaudeville Bill
A multi act program at Polis features the Choy Ling Hoe troupe with native Cantonese costuming, Frank Mullane and Minnie Martin in musical sketches, Howard Emmet's comedy, and a “Ladies of the Jury” bit. Also shown is Rudinot, George Fitzmaurice’s On With the Dance, The Right to Love, Spirita, and Five O Clock runs through Saturday. Plaza screens Seeda of Venseance with The Sowing of Alderson Cross, plus The Bright Black Dots and Dont Plame th ork on the bill.
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Blizzard Moves House in Ohio Shifts After Legal Tug
A house owned by A C Nichols near West Liberty, Ohio, was moved east on Newell Street toward a new school site but halted by an injunction from the telephone company. That night a blizzard and wind allegedly relocated the house back to the original lot, with wires intact and no sign of breach. Local residents reported astonishment at the mysterious turn of events.
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Rapid Rise Emory Johnson Star in Prisoners of Love
Emory Johnson, in Betty Compton's first starring film Prisoners of Love, is a UC Berkeley architecture graduate. His initial film work was as an assistant cameraman earning eight dollars weekly. Also notes a humorous quip about fruit dealers and bananas.
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Let's get together with screen and stage stars
Readers are invited to send questions about film and theater figures, productions, and producers to the Photo play and Dramatic editor. Share your favorite stars and reasons. the best questions and answers will be published in this department.
Jottings By D 3 L On Movie Booth Operators
The column praises cinema projectionists as the booth czars who control the show and screen quality. It notes good operators preview reels, explains white screens from breaks are not always their fault, and contrasts skilled ones with poorer staff.
Premire Screen Cook Mary Alden Recounts Onscreen Labor Abuse
Actress Mary Alden claims she cooked for many stars and faced poor treatment from male stars. She describes rushing to studios with kitchen apron and bruised face and mentions current work on Snow Blindness, a serial from Katherine Newlin Burt. Notables she cooked for include Will Rogers Thomas Meichan Robert Edeson and Ower Moore.
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Will Rogers Fashion Dictator in Jackson
Will Rogers, amid filming Boys Will Be Boys in Jackson California, humorously earns the title of fashion dictator after a basketball game in his chapa. Local boys imitate him, trading the ball suit for sheepskin shins as a playful fashion revolt.
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Foss Joins Goldwyn Players in Noblesse Oblige
Marie Foss joins the Goldwyn players and works in Noblesse Oblige by Gertrude Atherton. Foss recalls becoming an actor after being invited into the Kalem studio ride past the old site. Frank Lloyd directed nearly 1000 extras for The Great Lover production.
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Helene Chadwick Swamps Dresses In 34 Costumes At Park
Helene Chadwick stars in an unnamed Rupert Hughes comedy at Park Theatre with 34 costume changes noted after hours of fittings. She jokes about wishing for a scullery maid role to escape the wardrobe parade.
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Passings Show of 1920 1921 Winter Garden Production Details
The Passings Show of 1921 will premiere out of town next week with a New York date the following Monday. J C Huffman stages a cast of forty two principals headed by Willie and Eugene Howard, Marie Dressler, and Harry Watson. Other principals include Tot and Quarters, Jenet Blair, Zamboni and O Hanlon, Mellette Sisters, and more. Harold Atteridge writes book and lyrics, Jean Schwartz music, Max Sheck dances, with a Cleveland Bronner ballet.
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Fantomas serial keeps Sedgwick up at night with stunts
Edward Sedgwick rector spends long days planning hazardous stunts for the Fox serial Fantomas and lies awake most of the night devising daring continuities. He then has the rest of his time free.
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Favorite Movie Star and Why You Admire Them
Readers are invited to name their preferred movie star and explain why they admire them. Share which recent film or performance stood out, and whether acting, cast dynamics, or other factors influenced the choice. A surprise awaits the most thoughtful explanation.
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Actress Eve Balfour Frees Wardrobe in Fox Serial
English actress Eve Balfour, a leading star in the new Fox serial, says one odd feature is not wearing many expensive clothes. Her role requires her to dress as the mysterious woman in black throughout most of the series, a notable saving in hard times.
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Eve Balfour
Pennsylvania Bans Crime Exploitative Films by Censors
Pennsylvania moves to bar films that glorify criminals and present criminal life as glamorous. The State Board of Moving Picture Censors letters warn producers that serials will require full review before installments are released in the state.
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Blades of Terror Named Fourth Fantomas Episode Title
Fox serial Fantomas announces Blades of Terror as episode four title. An expert knife thrower was recruited for the production while Johnny Walker portrays Jack Meredith. Edna Murphy plays his picture sweetheart, rescuing him from Fantomas and The Woman in Black.
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Reform Debate on Movie Kisses Sparks Public Opinion
In Bridgeport reflecting age of reform and censorship, Dr Grafts proposes to curb infamous kisses on screen while readers are asked for views. Readers debate whether moving pictures should reflect life or moral standards, asking how to make the screen more useful and less risqué.
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International Reform Bureau
Dr. Crafts
Bridgeport
Times
Illain
SCREEN STAR WARNS AGAINST LONG SKIRT PROPAGANDA
Screen star Miss Hallor warns women about propaganda for longer skirts as clothing makers back a shift to long lines. The Justice Department and Martha Van Rensselaer cite industry plans to raise prices for full outfits while the National Cloth, Suit and Skirt Association favors longer styles to resist efforts to lower garment costs.
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H.C. L. Campaign
Department of Justice
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