Universal seeks new writers for six reel features
Eugene Maltin at Universal City opens the door for new story submissions as negotiations continue with known authors. The studio seeks six reel human interest dramas and big theme projects to build sequels to The Heart of Humanity, with aims also for westerns and comedies from listed writers and performers.
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Eugene Maltin
Universal City
Universal
Scenaro
Dorothy Phillips
Mary McLaren
Priscilla
Hares Carey
Monroe Salix Hare
Syd Chaplin Signs for Four Coast Picturess
Sidney Chaplin plans four pictures on the coast after Famous Players Lasky and Adolph Zukor and Jesse Lasky prevailed upon him to return. Chaplin is regarded as a top comedy actor and is currently in New York awaiting his next project.
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Sidney Chaplin
Famous Players- Lasky
Adolph Zuker
Jesse Lasky
Mr. Chaplin
Charlie
Prevent
New York
Little Red Riding Hood film adapts classic tale on stage
A theatrical company presents a film version of Little Red Riding Hood with Helen Hamilton credited for the dramatic adaptation. The troupe of 100 to 400 children enacts a circus birthday party and a magic feast while the Red Riding Hood heroine and her bold woodcutter prince pursue romance and danger. The production promises elephants clowns and other novelties at a circus scene before the tale’s dreamlike ending.
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Red Riding Howl
Wood-Chopper
Red Riding Hood
Pickford Purchases Hop O My Thumb for Mary Pickford
Mrs. Charlotte Pickford and Wil likely buy Hop O My Thumb for Mary Pickford as she begins independent projects with United Artists. She travels from the Coast to New York to scout plays for her daughter and oversee marketing of his films.
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Maude Adam
Charlotte Pickford
Wil
Mary Pickford
United Artists Association
Jack
Ees
The Making of a Ham
Monroe Salisbury, renowned wit at Universa City, stars in The Open Road. He quips to director Rupert Julian that actors are hammy when young but become hammed as they age.
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Monroe Salisbury
Universa City
Hos
Rupert Julian
Julian
Production of film event draws large crowd and notable cast
A bustling production shoot unfolds with director Why The and star Bert Costell guiding a scene set on Med eve of the chevus story. Photographers capture close and long shots as over 600 spectators fill the arena, while crew and performers coordinate outfits, props, and staging under Webster Cullen’s supervision.
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Bert Costell
Altanewuss
Emevees
Ince
Reber Kurrle
Bert Ley
Ghoteyingue Gs
Ube
Webster Cullen
Fugene Unwie
Nozenova
Encenue
Kied Warren
Ean
Huron Cmdil
Alee
SIN YEAR OLD BOY STEALS LEADING ROLE AT TURN IN THE ROAD
A young actor, described as a prodigy, dominates the stage in The Turn in the Road at Brentwood File Corporation production. He captures the audience’s heart as he steps into the lead, outshining adult actors in the pivotal scenes and recalling prior successes in Hearts of the Worth.
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Brentwood File
Corporation
Ten Alexander
Hiath Henner
Ben
Bite
Lve Gaillith
Three cast members join Metro production of Every Woman
Three members of the nominal cast of Every Woman are now working in a products at Metro. May Allen stars in Free. Miss Allison originally played Beauty in Ryvery woman at the Hern Segasate Theatre with Kathleen Kerrigan and Vel Trenton also in supporting roles.
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Metro
Phe
May Allen
Miss Allison
Beauty
Studio Visit Delights Boys As Miss Blythe Hosts
Arthur Guy Empey and a group of boys tour a motion picture studio guided by Misa Blythe. They view the set mysteries, are served ice cream cake and smokes, and praise Blythe for her entertaining tour despite her busy schedule.
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Arthur Guy Empey
Beles
Hell On Earth
Misa Blythe
Miss Blythe
Pilots and Photographs Highlight Wartime Roles
Anne Josve, described as a prominent pilot, is noted for her wartime service and feature in a photo portfolio. The piece recalls Miss Joyce’s refusal to attend a gathering to raise funds, with remarks on payments and patronage tied to the author’s fees.
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Anne Josve
Rund
Miss Joyce
Fev
Elie
Ellen
Pune
Nutley Theatre Presents Murky Film lineup at the Park
Kitty Horden stars in Mandarin Gold while Nilsson appears in The Way of the Strange at Nutley Park Theatre The Way of the Strange features a tube News and a Jettens toon comedy drawing crowds A spoof satire and Screen Sith ake Up attract audiences with a mix of light entertainment and musical acts
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Kitty Horden
Annio Nilsson
Reler
Weekday to Weekend Film Schedule News and Shorts
A Wednesday program features a Ford Educational Weekly and Sun shine Comedy with Geraldine Farrar in Shadows on Thursday, plus Current Events and 4 Mack Sennett comedies. Friday offers Pauline Frederick with Willard Mack in The Woman on the Index, possibly adapted by Mack. Saturday includes Mae Marsh in Bondage, a Pathe News reel, Ditmar’s animal short, and a Sunshine Comedy.
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Mack Sennett
Mae Marsh
Barbara
Pathe
Ditmar
Animal Pictures
Falany of Stars at the Rialto Next Week
The Rialto Theater schedules a week of performances featuring Falany and guest stars. A noted actor praised the venue as a fine theater with plans to attract larger crowds. Shows run Monday through Saturday with additional acts and a special film sequence titled Oh You Won.
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S Falany
Rialto
Rialto Theater
Botteses
Dane Ziel
Dane
Charles Ray
Montauk Pass Acknowledges Motion Picture Star Renowned
Norman Tatradge and Saul Te Te are cited among America's most beautiful motion picture stars and recognized as among the greatest of actors in a notable Montauk notice.
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Norman Tatradge
Saul Te
Betty Blythe Hosts Fifteen Wounded Boys at Biograph Studio
Betty Blythe entertained fifteen wounded boys at the Biograph studio in a charitable visit. The event brought together the actress and servicemen for a period of rest and uplifting company.
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Hetty Blythe
Betty Blythe
Biograph Studio
New Moon to Headline Montauk Theatre Week
The Montauk Theatre Pea toe presents The New Moon as the week’s feature, followed by The Road Called Straight starring Louis Bennison. Also on the bill are When Woman Strikes with an all star cast and Mars Moles Miarrtert to VV tee PBs.
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Carl
Montauk Theatre
Peatoe
New York
Louis Bennison
Mars
Summertime Entertainment at Phashouse Roath
Readable text notes summer entertainment at Phashouse Roath with taptoe and dance events. Management hosted a tea event, featuring a dance special and market community attendance across Monday Tuesday and Wednesday with emphasis on service and sociable recreation.
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Phashouse
Dasalie
Ana
The Lion's Den at Playhouse Draws Big Time Acts
A Monday opening at the Playhouse features Big Time acts from New York, a sketch comedy, photoplay hit The Lion's Den, and the Pathe News. Fathe films attract crowds with a bright new slate for Thursday through Saturday, including roulette and News as usual.
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New York
Playhouse
Novel Vaudeville Acts at Hillside Park
Hillside Park hosts a week of vaudeville shows featuring acts such as Tiek and Tork, Diana the aero dancer, Vref Toawreteck with his animal troupe the Whirling Quinicams, five mvelutenet, and the Arabian Krvicht with balloon accents on Sunday. The program promises an extended bill of diverse entertainments at Hillside Park.
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Hillside Helleville
Wil
Shay Lanel
Tiek
Tork
Parka Elie Y Pesednil
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