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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1925

Page

5

Declasse film bow for Corrinne Griffith at Strand

Corrinne Griffith brings Declasse to the Strand next Wednesday and Thursday in a First National release from Covines Griffith Productions. The drama stars Griffith with Clive Brook Lloyd Hughes Louise Fazenda and others, following a London society trace to a New York divorce court and a dramatic Manhattan automobile climax.

Covines Griffith Productions, Inc First National Miss Griffith Zoe Akins Ethel’ Barrymore Clive Brook Lloyd Hughes First Nations Louise Fazenda Keystone Comedienna Helen Maden London New York Miss. GriTith Manhattan Robert Vignola Charles Whittaker Bradley King

New Film Plans Brainstorm From Lasky Studio

American talk of a new film era unfolds as Jesse L. Lasky outlines a $22 million push by Famous Players-Lasky for melodrama broad comedy and historical pictures. Roosevelt related projects include Thedora Roozevelt soldiers and The Rough Riders with Herman Hagedorn writing and an unknown actor to star. Rex Beach takes on a scenario, Glenn Flynn is tied to a film about the American girl, and other titles like Sold Irongides and a Stephen Decatur romance are proposed. Naval input aids historicalism and a planned Greenwich era banner frames the season.

New York Mve Soing Jesse" L. Lasky Famous Players-Lasky Corporation Lasky Yecnarios Todd Bieters Theddora Roozevelt Herman Hagedorn Roosevelt Roosevelt Memorial Association Ver Peegetiv'd Lae Movies Glenn Fyinss Rex Beach Mony Ralston Charlestown Harbor Stephen Decatur DLW Gritath Sinclair Lewis Oma South Seas

Greatest Show on Earth topics in Porto Rico cinema talk

The article discusses Bilde Gray in Porto Rico and the film industry opinions on F T Barcam, Barrie adaptations, and Untamed. It notes public taste guiding productions and the roles of directors and stars like Gloria Swanson and Betty Bronson. Mr Lasky emphasizes audience demand shaping film choices.

Bilde Gray Porto Rico Montetterjohn F. T. Barcam Barrie Cindérella Betty Bronson Fannie Hurst Gloria Swanson wDre Grant Mr. Lasky

Notable Cast in Universal Latest Head Winds at Strand

Universal Pictures handles a star studded lineup for Head Winds a Strand theatre feature next Friday co starring House Peters Patsy Ruth Miller and Lon Chaney in The Hunchback of Notre Dame Miller plays Patricia Van Pett with Peters as a wealthy yachtman Supporting players include Arthur Hoyt Van Austin and Richard Trevors as the Van Felt and Van Pelt brothers Titus Lydia Yeamans Titus heads a nurse role and three Oriental players Tego Yamamoto George Kuwa and K Nambu lead a diverse cast Adapted from a Saturday Evening Post story by A M ir Wiki Folly the tale centers on a glamorous social rival and a rescued romance involving a private yacht

Universal Jewel House Peters Patsy Ruth Miller Strand’ Theatre Universal Fietures Corporation Patsy’ Ruth Miller Lon Chaney Victor Hugo Notre Dame Patricia van Pett Peters Oe la Arthur Hoytana van Austin Winthrop van Felt Theodoor van Pelt Patrica Thoyt Austin Richard Trevers John Templeton -Arnold Clarence Brown Lydia Yeamans Titus Tav- Avite Oriental Tego Yamamoto George Kuwa K. Nambu Saturday Evenings Post A. M. i Ir Wiki Farina Peters Patricia Vai Pelt Spirhe

Notice by H J Dodson on debts and responsibility

A notice by H J Dodson states that five novices and one other party will not be responsible for debts contracted by anyone other than the signer. The fragment appears in a dated advertisement format.

H. J. Dodson

Dorothy Devore Comedy Star Rising From Stage to Screen

Dorothy Devore, a Chicago? or Fort Worth? born film comedienne, aged in vaudeville to First National Universal and Educational shorts, stars in The Prairie Wife at Strand theatre. Director Hugo Ballin cites comedy’s tragedy core, citing Chaplin and Keaton. Devore’s dramatic turn praised as she moves from comedy to drama with praise from Ballin.

Hugo Ballin Metro-Goldwyn Strand Theatre Comedia Enne Ballin Chaplin Keaton Glora Swanson Mac Busch Betty Compson Marie Provost Dale Fulller X Commedienne von Stroheim Louise Fazenda Dorothy, Devore The Prairie Wits Ivore Mr. Ballin Miss Devore Forth Worth Texas Los Angeles Lyons and Moran Comedy Company Universal Sister Susie Mary Hazel Hollywood Arthur Stringer Irious

Red Grange and Coolidge Break Even In Papers

London reports that Red Grange and President Coolidge are described as breaking even in British press coverage of their activities. The piece notes Coolidge’s terse replies to his wife’s questions, his stance on tax cuts, and general admiration for his economy in speech. Grange’s rapid rise to football fame is cited as fueling millionaire speculation.

London Red Grange President Coolidge Grange

Adoption of New Accounting System in State Departments

The article asserts that adopting a business accounting system in all state departments is the sole effective method to cut waste. Mr. Churchill agrees to consider the suggestions fully. The press suggests government overspending and hints at possible tax increases in the next budget.

Churchill

Famous Composed Is Covered With Kisses

Chicago observers crowded the world premiere of Wrank Harling’s A Light from St Agnes at the Auditorium. Harding conducted the first opera to feature saxophone and banjo, with the Chicago Opera artists. In the lobby at least 200 men hugged and kissed the composer, women equally emotional, as Harling fled to his hotel room. Former West Point musical director, he had composed The Corps.

Chicago Opers-i -Inng- Lish Wrank Harling Boston St. Agnes Harding Chicago Cie Opers Harling West Point Military Academy

Helium Gas New Boosts Deep Sea Diving Limits

Washington reports experiments with helium oxygen mixes to reduce nitrogen absorption and extend safe dive depths. Navy tests include gas chambers for oxygen rescue and a new mine sweeping rope potentially superior to prior wire sweeps. Navy construction notes list ships completed and vessels under way, with Saratoga and Lexington carriers not finished until 1926 end.

Washington J. D. Beuret Navy Bureau of Construction and’ Repair New ‘York Mare Island Saratoga Lexington

Tennessee Fourth in Playground Beautification Contest

Tennessee ranks fourth among 42 states for play grounds and athletic fields in the national contest. Memphis leads U S cities with 17 playgrounds entered. Nashville, Knoxville, and other Tennessee towns contribute entries as contests offer cash and nursery stock prizes for progress in attractiveness through November 1926.

Nashville Tenn Tennessee Playground and Recreation Association of America New York City New York State Illinois Pennsylvania Memphis United States Canada New Orleans Harmon: Foundation Knoxville Lethan Englewood Homiboldt Martin

Community Church Notices and Sunday Services Schedule

Local notices invite readers to submit column changes by 3 p m Saturday. Several churches list Sunday schools with times and superintendents, morning and evening services, prayer meetings, and youth groups. Includes St Pauls Episcopal Ironside Pierce Memorial First Christian Barton Chapel First Presbyterian and other congregations with brief contact notes and reminders.

Trinity Lutheran and Fireside Methodist Services Listed

Church notices invite readers to Sunday school morning services and evening worship at Trinity Lutheran and Fire Methodist Episcopal with details on superintendents and service times. Includes morning Sunday school and evening preaching hours, midweek meetings, and cordial invitation.

Broad Street M.A Epworth League A. M. Ellion Col. Rev. Ltd Parson J. D.simpson Ted Holy ‘Trinity Lutheran Huffard D.D Newhard Rox Fire Methodist Episcopal E Firat Baptist Sunday School Iron

Farmhand Axe Slaying at Thirkill Dairy Farm

Warren Lowery, a farm hand, killed Frank Thiel Thirkill with an axe in bed at the Thirkill dairy farm. His wife Anne and infant daughter were present. Lowery bound Mrs Thirkill and guarded them before he fell asleep. The scene ended with Thirkill fatally wounded and Lowery under custody.

Frank Thieler Warren Lowery Chirkill Offie Lowery Thirkill Anne Thir Lowery

Bag-Pipe Returns to Jazz Band After Long Absence

The bagpipe, once sidelined by the saxophone's rise in Scotland, makes a comeback in a local jazz group. Musicians embrace its unique timbre to boost pace and energy, signaling a notable revival of this traditional instrument in contemporary performances.

America Scotlarid Nous Jung

Women Better at Poultry Says Miss Bel Sperator

Welwyn Hertfordshire women are better suited to raise poultry because of their natural tendencies, Miss Bel Sperator of the Al Jonny asserts. The comment frames poultry keeping as an ideal career path for women.

Welwyn Herts

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Corrinne Griffith Ethel Garrymore Corinne Srefith Dorothy Devore Stralinv Keenhead Holston. Drug Company Coolidge Bess Gwen John Hamlet Henry VIII England Miss Johnson Zangwill Elizabeth Ihsan Chekov Shakespeare Thif Ibsen Ad Chekov Triangle Lena S Ashwell Old Vic Sea Gull Swastern Europe Russia Dale Street Mission A. J. Ken St. Paul's Episcopal Ironside Pierce Memorigh Hurlect Myr Ith Barton's Chapel Barton First Christian Fox First Presbyterian Thos. P. Johnston J Fred Johnson Fedo Rey, Thompson Hendrick Horton Pracbyterian Whit Oklahom Self Trond von Charokee T. H. Bailey Watkins National Bank Strand. Theatre Reginald Denny Elmer
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