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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1920

Page

3

Film Favorites Weds in Greenwich Surprise Matrimony

Dorothy Gish and Constance Talmadge, famed film stars, wed James Rennie and John Ptaloglou in Greenwich. The quiet ceremony, performed by Justice Albert S Mead, avoided cameras and crowds. Both brides, aged 21, had long friendship and staged the weddings as a public tease before their movie careers continue.

Greenwich, Conn Dorothy Gish Constance Talmadge Jamies Rennie John Ptaloglou James Rennie John Pialoglou New York Misa Talmadge Nathanie Norma Kent Dorothy Constance Rereen Tian Natale Justice of the Peace Albert S. Mead Greenwich St. Regis Jimmie John Brooklyn Natalie Tittle Willie Risks! O'Hara Ehuma

Fortune Telling of Gypsies Prophesied Sheffield Links

A centuries old tale from Sheffield England recounts a Romany fortune teller who predicted two futures for local youths. One boy, J Stuart Blackton, would gain world renown as an artist after emigrating to America and producing a photoplay. His companion would become Lord Mayor of Sheffield. The prophecy appeared fulfilled during a gala in Sheffield for Blackton’s photodrama Passers By, rekindling memories among his relatives.

Sheffield Ngland J. Stuart Brickton Blackton Mr. Blackton London Pathe America

The Round Up at Plaza Theatre Tonight

The famous Western drama The Round Up arrives on screen at the Plaza theatre today by special arrangement with Joseph M. Sehenek. Roscoe Arbuckle plays Sim Hoover the sheriff while Edmund Day’s tale follows Jack Payson Echo Allen Dick Lane and Buck McKee as Apaches. The cast includes Mabel Julienne Irving Cummings Jane Acker Guy Oliver Wallace Beott Forman who also wrote the scenario.

Plaza Theatre Joseph M. Sehének Roscoe Arbuckie Sim” Hoover Edmund Day Jack Pavon Echo Allen Echo Dick Lane Buck McKee Jack Payson Alten Jack Iealec McKee VU. Beott Kee Mr. Ar‘om Ferman Mabel Julienne Irving Cummings Jane Acker Guy Oliver Wallace Tom Forman

New Photoplays for New Year From Goldwyn Studio

Goldwyn Studio lists new photoplays scheduled for production with two stories from Le ver City, an original script in progress, and assistance for William in adapting his novel Washington Square. Charles Kenyon, author of Kindling, contributes an original story, while Booth Tarkington provides a feature reduction forthcoming.

Goldwyn Lever City Washington Square Charles Kenyon Kindling Godwyn Scena Booth Tarkington

Jottings by D J L: Oddities and a conjurer tale

A collection of light vignettes reflecting social quirks. A local conjurer named Traphagen shares a humorous studio party anecdote about a reader’s letters hidden under a rug and a maid’s puzzled reaction. The piece blends playful observations on attire and wit with a recipe for success stressing enthusiasm, persistence, and practical business sense.

William ‘Traphagen

Vera Gordon Stage Pioneer Tells East Side Career Notes

Vera Gordon, the Russian actress, formerly starred on the East Side in Rex Beach's The North Wind's Malice for Goldwyn. She formed her own company and produced in her native language, gaining success in contemporary dramas. She mostly appeared at East Side theaters where Nazimova first built her American reputation.

Vera Gordon Rex Beach

Plaza theatre Holiday program features Fatty Arbuckle film star

The Plaza theatre opens a holiday program headlined by Fatty Arbuckle in The Round-Up, a Paramount feature by George Melford, with Mabel Julienne Scott Irving Cummings Jane Acker Tom Forman and Wallace Beery. The bill also presents Donna Montran and her California Bathing Beauties, Shaw's Circus with animals, and a variety of acts. A New Year's Eve Midnight Show is planned and tickets are selling fast, with Wanda Hawley in Her First Elopement and Fatty Arbuckle in His Wedding Day.

Plaza Theatre Fatty Arbuckle George Melford Paramount Mabel Julienne Scott Irving Cummings Jane Acker Tom Forman Wallace Beery Donna Montran California Shaw's Circus Little Bo Peep Jack Horner Kathryn Arnold George L. Cohan Poil's Wanda Hawley Realart Fatty Arbuckie The Pathe News Marmein Sisters Dave

Studio Lights Endanger Eye Health Says Specialist

A Los Angeles eye specialist warns mercury vapor studio lights threaten film workers eyes. William D. Taylor, a noted director, may retire due to ultraviolet exposure risks. Back lighting extends danger beyond the camera range and could cause permanent vision impairment in some cases.

Los Angeles William D. Taylor

Sugar rumor hits Helene Chadwick in Goldwyn film

Indignant Helene Chadwick protests a circulating rumor that she eats sugar on lettuce while Will Rogers and director Clarice Badger finalize the picturization of Irvin Cobb's story Boys Will Be Boys. Editing and titling begin early next week with the star contributing.

Helene Chadwick Goldwyn Picture Will Rogers Clarice Badger Irvin Cobb

Molly Malone Rises Fast in Goldwyn Studio

Molly Malone, a South Africa bred actress discovered as a studio extra, has quickly advanced to leading roles with Goldwyn. After strong turns in Stop Thief and Is a Great Life, she is set to star opposite Jack Pickford in Just Out of College. Raised amid horses and distant from neighbors, her initial dream was interior decorating.

Molly Malone Goldwyn Company Tom Moore Cullen Landis Jack Pickford Miss Malone Los Angeles Actres Tme Goldwyn Players Southi? Africa Malones

Cinema News Briefs on Wallingford and Studio Moves

Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford will be filmed on a grand scale directed by Frank Borzage, who moves from comedy editing to romantic drama. Pauline Starke suffered temporary blindness on Snowy Blindness filming in Canada due to strong lights. Universal signs William Worthington and Robert Thornby to bolster projects, while Niles Welch denies Universal departure rumors. Tina Modotti joins the Dial Film ranks as Broncho Billy Anderson shifts from westerns to new ventures. Harry Carey says he will quit westerns. D W Griffith plans only major pictures and may move to Broadway for a new studio.

Wallingford Frank Borzage Humoresque Borszage Universal Harry Carey D. W. Griffith Broadway New York

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