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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 11, 1920
Page
5
William Farnum appears as Jean Valjean in the Les Miserables at Ilo-Ilo today with both matinee and evening showings. The production showcases Farnum’s turn in the title role alongside a featured cast and stage settings suited to the period drama.
Will Rogers stars in Jubilo a Goldwyn photo play adapted from Ben Ames Williams story. A hobo named Jubilo reforms after romance with Rose Hardy but a train hold up ruins his chance at love in this comedy drama of plain folks and rich hearts.
Pauline Frederick stars in The Paliser Case a Goldwyn drama shown at the Ilo Ilo Theatre. The mystery centers on a betrayed woman accused under The Unwritten Law with deception crime and third degree questioning as justice seeks the murderer.
The article explains wardrobes from big productions rarely return for reuse due to superstition and audience expectations. Wardrobe from major hires like Cecil B. DeMille and Dwan is recut for future films, then the rest stored in studio wardrobe under a top modiste, with some loss still likely. It also previews the photoplay A Woman of Pleasure with Blanche Sweet at the Ilo-Ilo Theatre.
William Farnum portrays Jean Valjean in Les Miserables at Ilo Ilo. His performance is hailed as a career peak showcasing a humane arc from convict to benefactor. The tale follows Valjean from prison through mercy to fatherly care for Cosette and love for Marius.
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