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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1919
Page
12
A retrospective on Uncle Tom's Cabin notes its influence from its abolitionist origins to a staple in theatre and film. Mention of Mark Sennett producing a new version with Ben Turpin, Charles Lynn, and Marie Prevost, plus John Motormack visiting the Metro studio.
A young woman trailed Lillian Gish all week at the Commodore, finally summoning courage to introduce herself. She claimed to be the niece of a prominent US Justice and thanked Gish for her role in Broken Blossoms, repeatedly appearing in hopes of a brief chat.
J. Williamson of Submarine fame buys an island in the West Indies to train octupier for use in upcoming features. The acquisition signals a new base for film work tied to maritime adventure and production plans.
In a stage moment during a production, Bennie Alexander handled wasps on set while onlookers warned him. Director Kink Vidor noted the scene and the incident was captured on camera. Alexander later reenacted the moment, saying the wasps would not sting him if he did not hurt them.
Volise recounts a chaotic day on set in Mack Sennett comedies. She describes waiting hours then performing a staged fall and pratfalls under camera direction, with the crew cheering and her nerves on edge. She rushes home afterward, exhausted but proud of the day’s work.
William Pox of New York City undertakes a large plant development on Broadway to expand motion picture production and provide a home for a growing enterprise, signaling a major expansion for his film business and the Film Corporation.
Plans for a new Victor loan project in Los Angeles outline a modern film studio designed by Mr. Fox. The building emphasizes administrative efficiency, minimal energy waste, and high safety and comfort for employees, reflecting Griffith’s observations on film production.
June Elvidge mourns the death of her sixteen year old sister who was killed instantly when the car she rode in struck a rut and skidded turning north. Driver Arthur Hotaling suffered severe burns and facial and leg injuries.
Howard Wickmaan recalls a chum who eyed instant wealth and found a newspaper offer promising a million dollars for sawing a thousand cords of wood at a dollar a cord. They calculated it would take years to earn, so they chose a different path and pursued motion pictures instead.
Charlie Chaplin and Douglas Fairbanks plan mutual advisory roles to promote a youth outreach program. The two millionaire entertainers will work with a national organization to support a forthcoming public service effort through the Boy Scouts.
An unclear entry reports on a local matter involving Tom Moore and Hielene Haedehk. The text mentions a wall, a location opposite Vom Maare, and a feodwan-tietwe term with unsettled references to meat or rent.
The Playhouse offers a summer vaudeville program with six acts and a photoplay feature titled Full of Pep starring Hale Hamilton. Hits include comedy pieces and Sunshine brand entertainments from Pathe News, aiming to cool audiences during hot weather.
Miss Farrar stars in The Stronger Vow hailed as a powerful photoplay. Wal Hise Ruecell appears alongside her in Some Lian while Frank Keenan headlines the Montauk Theatre lineup. Jacques of The Silver North and other program highlights round out the week’s features.
A playful item highlights Matiner Idol Week at the park with questions of who is a hero. The brief teases a public event inviting participation and crowd interest.
This week features Carlyle Blackwell and Evelyn Greeley in Courage for Two, Ruth Roland in The Tiger's Trail episode three, Harold Lloyd comedy, Haly Hamilton Johnny on the Spot, Matt and Jeff cartoon, Pathe News, The Kleptomanic, George Walsh The Kid is Clever, Little Red Riding Hood, a Ford educational short, Say, Young Fellow, Douglas Fairbanks with current events satire, Say You Had Better Bring Her, William S Hart Blue Blazes Rander, Fatty Arbuckle The Country Hero, Moore my A Man Gaine Money, a Pathe News, and Chaplin Police in a busy program ending Saturday.
The article praises Douglas Fairbanks as a leading force in early cinema, noting his cheerful personality and magnetic presence. It argues his work helped shift film content toward good cheer and optimistic spirit, countering the grimmer view of the era and influencing public taste.
A noisy mix of film chatter praises Fairbanks favorites and new features. Highlights include Dougs breezy style, The Kneckerbocker Dueckaree promise, and a key week with a Drama of intense interest The laws oof Rei Butte. Also mentions Dorottis foalten Bowring Road romance and upcoming June 2 showings.
The Powers elephants, aged about fourteen years in heat and expected to live much longer, will be kept twice daily at Hillside Park and in the Pall Avalon at the Hippodrome New York after a year away from the coast. The Flying Herbert Family of the Advertisement provides another strong attraction with aerial trapeze acts.
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Opera star Geraldine Farrar, famed coast to coast, will appear at the Montauk Theatre in Passaic starting next Monday for a three day engagement as the feature for the crew show.
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