The Little Minister as Barrie Revival Draws Mixed Reviews
York dispatch reviews a 1925 revival of The Little Minister. Ruth Chatterton’s Bobbie disappoints while Maude Adams’ legacy colors expectations. Barrie’s fantasy remains charming though the production over relies on dance. The piece balances fairy tale tone with modern staging.
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Rbarrie
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Heyden
Miss Adama
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Miss Chatterton
Bobbie
Anay
Maude Adams
Barrie
Basil Dean
Prince Charming
Young English actor Ralph Forbes stars in parish role
The review lauds Ralph Forbes as a young minister in the production noting his simple and appealing portrayal. Hubert Druce shines as Lord Rintoul with strong turns by Thomas Findlay and Robert Drysdale as elders.
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Thomas Findlay
Robert Drysdale
Syd Chaplin Signs Warner Contract for New Films
Syd Chaplin, brother of Charles Chaplin, has signed a Warner Brothers contract for a term of years. The deal covers a series of special productions to showcase the new Warner star. Chaplin, who recently starred in Charley's Aunt, returns to films after theatre and business ventures and earlier hits like The Galloping Fish.
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Foot Steppers at Grand Theatre Delights Columbia
Vaudeville feature on Thursday to Saturday at the Grand theatre presents Foot Steppers an all new Columbia Burlesque touring the circuit. Notable acts include Eddie Dala Charles Daly Fred Taylor Olive LeCompte Marie Bergman Evelyn Cunningham and more with dance singing and satire in rapid sequence.
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German director Murnau signs Fox contract
New York March 28 F W Murnau, the German director famed for The Last Laugh, has been hired by William Fox to direct productions in the United States. He plans to come to the States next January and will direct several projects.
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William Fox
Murnau
Cooking Service Spotlight: Good Home Cooked Meals
A local business touts good home cooked food, catering for parties and banquets. The service highlights home style dishes, attention to guest lists, and customizable menus for events.
Murnau to Film in Hollywood Under Fox Contract
Murnau, once a leading European director, gained fame in the United States with The Last Laugh. Under Fox Film Corporation, he will direct some of the studio’s most ambitious productions planned for next year’s program in Hollywood.
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Europe
Fox Company
Valentino Arrangements by United Artists Committee
Plans are complete to distribute Rudolph Valentino films under United Artists the new organization formed by Mary Pickford Douglas Fairbanks Charlie Chaplin and D W Griffith to honor their films and star. The move signals a coordinated tribute and control of Valentino’s distribution by major silent screen figures.
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United Artistan Organization
Ma Pickford
Doug Fairbenks
Charist Chaplin
D. W. Griffith
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