Gifts that harm or please a child at Christmas
A columnist argues best gifts come with library checks and parental scrutiny. Relative toys risk illness and offense, while books demand vetting. war era pricing prompts critique of profiteering. Queen Mary fashion jests and a Paris milliner link close the piece to prominent figures.
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Eish
Elsie
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New York
the Republic
Toy Trust
Forty-Five Minutes From Broadway Adapts Cohan Hit to Screen
The Lyceum will show Forty-Five Minutes From Broadway Monday, a near faithful screen version of George M. Cohan’s stage hit. Producers insist on preserving the original dramatic energy and humor while adjusting for cinema. The Ray and Kane production aims to satisfy fans and newcomers with a familiar spirit in a new medium.
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Atles Ray
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Lyceum
Spencers
Mr. Ray
Clara Kimball Young Shines in Mid-Channel with New Versatility
Clara Kimball Young stars in Mid-Channel, delivering a versatile and memorable performance in a drama praised for its mature portrayal of married life. The film, adapted from Sir Arthur Wing Pinero, is noted for its substantial human-interest design and emotional impact that resonates beyond typical photoplays.
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Clara Kimball Young
Universal
Rassel
Miss Young
Mid-Channel
Ethel Barrymore
Arthur Wing Pinero
Lfe
Modern Toys Shift From Dolls To Wireless Mystery
An old newspaper column notes how girls favor dolls and domestic playthings while boys gravitate toward science kits and wireless devices. It contrasts maternal dolls with boys embracing chemistry sets electricity wireless signals and Verne inspired dreams, reflecting changing childhood interests.
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Verne
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