Movie Mad and the Tragedy of a Dream
The piece warns of 68 000 girls yearly leaving homes for movies, many to end frustrated or exploited. It traces a typical case of Tilly, a 16 year old who longs for stardom, runs away, and faces rejection as audition chances vanish, highlighting a broader social danger and the help that volunteers provide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilly
Annie Heckscher
Madonna Lily Origins and Travel Aid Society Notes
The Madonna lily Il ium candidum, from southern Europe and introduced in 1596, is the oldest lily in cultivation and hardy in white varieties. The piece also discusses risks of misgrown bulbs from southern France, praises Maeterlinck and Ben Jonson, and critiques the Travelers Aid Society and movie industry views on casting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
France
Ben Jonson
Maeterlinck
Lily
August
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mary Pickford
Grogan’s Alley
Moving Picture Theatre
Tillie
Rail
Annie
Movieland
Betty White
Travelers’ Aid Society