Lon Chaney Shines In No Mads of the North at New Hefley
Lon Chaney stars in the film No Mads of the North at the New Hefley Theater on February 11 and 12. The article lauds Chaney as a versatile character man de luxe equaling a Merlin of cinema and notes his role as Raud Challoner on screen. It describes production on a Chicago to New York train used as a mobile set with over 100 people involved and a motor generator outfit.
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Lon Chaney
Dr. Jekel
Mr. Hyde
Bush League
Lon
Merlin
Chaney
Raud Challoner
James Oliver Curwood
New Herley Theater
Northland
Los Angeles
San Diego
New York
Lucia Chamberlain
Saturday Evening Post
Albert Shelby LeVine
Motor Electrical
Dana
Landslide stunts drama of The Furnace director’s bold plan
In Southern California a landslide staged for The Furnace faced limits as earth and rocks slid down earlier than intended. Twenty men and engineers labored to choreograph a controlled hundred ton slide while wind machines toppled a garden party marquee during a wind storm sequence.
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Taylor
Treasure Hunt Across Seas and Secret Maps
A dramatic tale follows Kari Breitman heir to Napoleon's blood who wooes Hedda Gobert and steals a jewel map. Financing by French noble heirs, Breitman travels to America to seek riches with Admiral Killigrew's family drawn into a treasure pursuit. A chimney sound, a discovered map, a Corsican voyage, a duel, and a tragic end drive the plot.
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Napoleon
Kari Breitman
Hedda Gobert
France
Brierman
America
Admiral Killigrew
Corsica
Brietman
Picard
Special Train to Film Scenes in Blackmail
Viola Dana and her supporting company head to Metro for filming scenes in the production Blackmail. The report notes their schedule on a special train to shoot key sequences and mentions location and cast lines.
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Viola Dana
Metro
Cascarets Candy Claim Aids Liver Bowels and Sleep
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a pleasant overnight remedy for sickness biliousness headaches and digestive regularity. It promotes gentle action with no griping and mentions prices of 10 50 cents and candy for children.
Mentho Sulphur Cream Cleans Eczema Fast
A noted skin specialist touts Mentho-Sulphur as a pleasant cream that soothes irritated eczema and skin eruptions. The preparation halts itching after two to three applications, clears the rash, and leaves the skin smooth. Sulphur is prized for destroying parasites causing burning and itching, and small jars are available at drug stores.
Extras’ finery ruined as miniature cyclone hits show
A miniature cyclone during the preview of “The Furnace” at the Auditorium Theater wrecked costumes and parasols, smashing hundreds of dollars in cut glass not in the wreckage estimate. Director Taylor said it was cheaper to pay for broken glass than soothe the upset extras. The film is scheduled for Friday and Saturday.
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Taylor
Auditorium Theater
Auditorium Theatre Webk Week Schedule with Plays and Music
Auditorium program lists events for Friday and Saturday the 11th and 12th Special music The Furnace. Monday and Tuesday the 11th and 12th The Dark Mirror. Wednesday and Thursday the 16th and 17th Douglas McLean and Doris May in Whats Your Husband Doing. Friday and Saturday the 18th and 19th Tales of Clay.
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The
Dark Mirror
Douglas McLean
Doris May
Cascarets Tonight for Constipation
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a pleasant harmless sleep aiding laxative. It claims the product activates the liver and cleans the stomach to make bowels move regularly by morning with no griping. It sells 10 25 or 60 cent boxes and appeals to children.
Doans Kidney Pills Help Cameron Woman End Suffering
Martha Moore of E Second Street Cameron describes long term kidney trouble and backache eased by Doan's Kidney Pills. She says regular use restored health and she now recommends the remedy to others, noting relief from fatigue and improved ability to perform housework.
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Doan
Cameron
Martha Moore
2Nd Street
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Blood Improvement
An old advertisement touts GROVE'S TASTELESS Chill TONIC as iron and quinine in syrup that purifies and enriches blood. It claims energizing, appetite increases, and strength gains, noting children like the taste and a 60 cent bottle price.
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Irove
Vane
Grove
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Hollywood
California
William D. Taylor
Corps of Engineers and Mechanics
Hefpley
Herley
WEBK
the Cameron Cafe
C. H.landis
Prop
Mangum
Schigut
Cameron, Texas
Dean
F. A. Green
Cameron State Bank
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