Footlight and film: Trotsky actor before his wrecking end
A brief item notes Leon Trotsky appeared as an actor in two American films before his later notoriety and political career.
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1925
Page
9
Local Theatre Listings Mix Names And Titles
Today’s bills include Norma Shearer in Oye Secretary at Lyceum six acts of Keith Vanderille, Betty Broncon in Rise for Cinderella at Strand, Richard Pie in The Vanishing American at Valentine, Clara Row in The Ancient Mariner at Mozart, Rebe Daniele in Wild Susan at Orpheum, Dancing with Gorrell’s Prior Band at Land O’Dance, and Fred Damon with the Greenwich Villagers at Moonlight Ballroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Keith Vanderille
Strand
Betty Broncon
Valentine
Richard Pie
Mozart
Clara Row
the Ancient Mariner
Orpheum
Rebe Daniele
Susan
Trotsky's Brief Film Career Hint in History
Trade source claims Leon Trotsky once sought acting success and appeared in two films. His minor roles in My Official Wife and The Battle Cry of Peace reportedly gave him exposure though not tied to his later revolutionary leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis RL Surfer
Leon Trotsky
Evar
Motion Pictures Today
Trotsky
Parte Eo
Clara Kimball Young
Earle Williams Plays Villain in The Ancient Mariner
Earle Williams once a popular hero now portrays the villain in The Ancient Mariner at the Mozart. In the end he proves to be a pretty fair sort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Willams
Villian
The
Mozart
Dorothy Devore Marries Albert Wylie Mather
The screen star Dorothy Devore wed Albert Wylie Mather just before Christmas in a San Francisco event. Reports say she will retire from pictures after a rise from short comedies to feature films. Elaine Hammerstein's engagement is also announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Devore
Albert Wylie Mather
San Francisco
Honolulu
Miss Devore
Elaine Hammerstein
Los Angeles Couple Plans Marriage and Divorce Details
Los Angeles resident Prov ence Vidor will marry George Fitemaurice, a film director. She is divorcing Kine Vidor, also a director, in a personal move noted for the public record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Provence Vidor
George Fitemaurice
Accoon W
Kine Vidor
The Student Prince heads Cleveland run at Manha theater
The Student Prince and the same company that played the Grand in January return for a three week engagement in Cleveland Canton theatergoers await its climactic Broadway style triumph. Norma Shearer co stars in His Secretar y at the Grand theater with Lew Cody in a romance comedy noted for her dramatic transformation and sparkling performance. Powder Puff Folio burlesque at the Grand premiering Thursday features George Broadhurst and the Hemley Sisters with wit and chorus numbers. Seventh Heaven starring John Golden ace holds court at the Geert on January 5 and 6 after acclaimed New York and Chicago runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manha
Cleveland
Grand Theater
Canton
GRAND
Noliis
Shearer ix
Lew Cody
Grand Theater Today
Bulding
No Beautiful
Norma Shearer
Coumbia
Grand Theatre
George Broadhurst
Charley
Broadhurst
Hemley
Strand Presents Cinderella Play With Noted English Actors
The Strand stages Ons prefaction of J. Mitartte's A Kies for Cinderella featuring English stage and screen star Vitarte Metrne in an American film role. Betty Bronson as Cid earns notice, with Torn MuAre as the Falmtical figure and Padstan delivering a graceful entrance as the mother. The evolving plot and performances promise colorful drama for theatergoers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Mitartte
Strand
Bart
Vitarte Metrne
Krnliet
Feria
Betty Bronson
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Footlight
Oye
Weldy
Samuel Taylor Coleridge
the Ancient
Mariner
Gladys Brockwell
Earle Williams
Clara Bow
Leslie Fenton
Fox News
Sky
van Bibber
John W. Fishering and His
Harmony Boys
Jane Grey
Norma
John Golden
Booth Theatre
New York
Chicago
Geert
Austin Stee
Acseeta
Bet
Nes
Herbert Bren
Crystal Palace Hall
Garfield
20Th Et
Genta
Ladies of
McKinley
Bebe
Daniens Wid Wiile
Egies
Rod LA Rocque
Cecil B. DE Mille
Joseph Schildkraut
Jetta Goudal
Vera Reynolds
William Boyp
Julia Faye
Jeanie MacPherson
Beulah Marie Dix
E. G. Sutherland
Mmo
Strand Play Theatre
Liberty
Stee & Conrad Nagel
Nike
Annie Rooney
Mary Pickford
James M. Barrie
A. KiSs
Tom Moore
Horace Greely
Esther Ralston
Arthurs Pearson
Smart Bune
Natal
Rene Abot Hemley
Fred Damon
Greenwich
Ty Sewde Adame Torn MuAre
Valentini
Orn
Seveen
OPERA
Tersdey Ane Wietnesdas
John
Kuman
Sapoereay
Vwatiners
Hriefly
Herbert Warren and Company
Wradtings
Ald
Ries Keto
Tom Davies
Big Keith
Willard Louis
Endte
Canton’s
Daily News
Molly Stark Club
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