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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1920
Page
5
A rambling, humorous tale describes children experimenting with drinks like lemonades and milk, joking about poisons and a ringing bell. It follows their prankish misadventures, a police officer, and a father waking to the scene as the kids improvise farcical escapes.
David Butler presents his first duction Sitting on the World featuring Lilian Hall as the leading lady in a period stage novelty.
Eva La Rue debuts at Polls theatre in Little Cinderella backed by 14 cast, plus Pat Yonder on screen with Ralph Ince production. Slacker Les Valdons and other acts join a double bill with Pathe News. Plaza theatre features Smoldering Em ers and Marlotte's Mantkens with The Three Syncopated Misses and Hearst News. Also Empire presents The Beggar Prince eclipse scene and Anne of Green Gables through Keart Pictures with Knights and Nighties and Fighting Cressy Friday through Saturday.
In the past two months more than thirty five new plays have been staged tried out and closed. Robert Rendel and associates debated the phenomenon in the dressing rooms. Louis Cline press agent for George Broadhurst asked why so many plays die while costs rise. Rendel replied in harmony with the times.
The Paramount company has decided to run the 9. kK of the National Board of Review on all of its pictures hereafter.
Alexis Kosloff, renowned Russian dancing master, offers a special course in Russian and Oriental dance to Corinne Griffith. The item notes a long used costume or prop once created by Rubi Stein.
The film cowboy Harry Carey emphasizes daily exercise to maintain his punch and stamina for outdoor life on western dramas at Universal City. He believes being in top physical condition helps him win on screen whether or not the camera is watching.
The item describes a theatrical scene mirroring a notorious studio setup featuring Mildred Davis and Harold Lloyd. It mentions a replica of a studio set and a chauffeur incident linked to Stanford White, Thaw, and a Californian traffic law penalizing a driver for a year. Mildred now drives her own car pending a new chauffeur.
William Courtleigh joins the Selznick Westfall studios roster for the Universal production The Girl in the Mirror directed by Jack Ford. Frank Mayo stars with Elinor Fair and Harry Hilliard in pivotal roles.
Wheeler Oakrman and Wallace Beery are cast in prominent roles supporting Priscilla Dean in The Virgin of Stamboul. The cast brings together notable performers for a major production in the era of silent cinema.
A. O. Pegg of Union Oil California met Pegssy O'Dare, star of Universal Westerns, while visiting Texas. They announced their engagement and plan to marry after her current Eddie Pole serial, with plans for a later non touring career if film work fits near Los Angeles.
An aspiring author submits a scenario to Ernest Truex noting limited schooling but strong imagination. A dance lasting until 8 a.m. is reported among the sporting crowd, with no spring fever or tiredness mentioned.
Fritzie Brunette is named as leading lady for J Warren Kerrigan in the sixth Kerrigan picture The House of Whispers. The Robie Brunton company begins work on the mystery underworld tale adapted from William Johnston novel.
General Opinion notes the government weighing a two and a half cent piece. Harold de Becker jokes it could pay admission to amateur performances in New York. The piece draws mixed reactions as critics deride stage reformers as hairbrain uplifters.
Metro figures in Hollywood support plans for the Motion Picture People’s Church on Hollywood Boulevard. Stars including May Allison, Viola Dana, and Alice Lake back subscriptions as Rev. Neal Dodd and E. B. Fairchild announce a building campaign. The center will serve as a social hub for the motion picture colony with dances and meetings, and Max Karger praises a church that these people may feel is theirs.
Sennett Studios reports several new releases. Down on the Arm completed in five reels while Gee Whiz is en route to New York for Paramount release. The Gingham Girl nears release in two reels and Fresh from the City is on the stocks ready to laugh.
Miss Marie Walcamp tours the Orient leading a Universal company under Henry McRae of The Dragon's Net. She reports accidentally traveling without a dog fare in Nanking, paying two dollars and eighteen cents for the telegram. Bandits threatened in Tsinenfoo, a Chinese policeman fired shots, robbers escaped, and she and her company head to the Philippines before returning to Universal City.
The MecEnelly Singing Orchestra, a Bridgeport favorite, arrives Monday night at the Colonial ballroom on Fairfield avenue for a short concert and dancing. They will perform new and popular songs in what may be one of their last visits this season.
Readings and songs highlight J Schmucker on Meaning of Flower and MacMillan’s Riddle of Arctic. Evening schedule lists Art. 40, Eve. 50c, reserved seating 75c, with Chamberlin Shropshire’s and Hall credited for organizers and venue ambiance.
New pupils will be accepted for the second lesson of the new dancing classes for high school members at Quilty's Friday afternoon. The waltz fox trot and one step are taught in eight sessions for 34 payable 1 each lesson until paid. This will be the last class for beginners this season so don't miss this opportunity.
Ernest Truex recalls touring as a child with a seven year old girl acting Shakespearean scenes such as Romeo and Juliet and As You Like It. He notes his small stature hindered villain or hero roles, steering him toward comedy on stage and in films.
Vitagraph’s serial king William Duncan signs a new contract earning more than $1,000 per minute of screen time in Vitagraph serials. The arrangement highlights his drawing power and the studio’s investment in premier serial storytelling.
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