Oregon film exhibitors form first state league
Portland hosts opening session at Oregon hotel to found a state branch of the National Motion Picture Exhibitors League. Melvin G. Winstock elected temporary chairman. committee on organization named. Delegates from Portland Salem Oregon City The Dalles Woodlawn Pendleton Astoria Eugene and other cities attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Wading Cithee
Oregon
National Motion Picture Exhibitors’ League
Melvin G. Winstock
People’s Amusement Company
Porland
Wessons
Winwlock
Wss
Mr. Winstock
J. A. Bradt
Duke
F. L. Waters
Salem
W A. Long
Oregon City
W. Potter
Springfield
W. E. Stevens
H. Phillips
C. G. Boothly
L. Loeser Cohen
Sol Baum
W. Housman
B. EB. Sollerman
R. Z Duke
Wenzel Kolness
M. B. Donovan
G. T. Holtslaw
S. 5. Range
L. A. Samuelson
Ben F. Hibbard
H. C. Stevens
BE. T. Pittman
L. F. Cullins
the Dalles
J. Clevedale
Woodlawn
F. A. Buhlert
W. N. Brown
Newberg
C. E. Oliphant
G. Matlock
Pendleton
Harvey Newman
Astoria
E L. Campbell
Eugene
W. L. Perman
Junction City
A. E. Laffan
Digestive Aid Ad Promotes Herbine For Instant Relief
An old advertisement touts Herbine as a remedy for heartburn and indigestion. It promises instant pain relief, quick bowel response, and renewed vigor, priced at 50 cents. Sold by all dealers.
Edison Talking Pictures at Oregon Theater
The Edison Company claims the first practical genuine talking pictures with synchronized sound and action. A moving picture presentation by Thomas A. Edison will be shown at the Oregon theater on December 26 and 27, featuring talking, laughing, and singing images.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison
Thomas A. Edison
Oregon Theater
Mr. Edison
The Pink Lady author Caryll's private life Tilkins
The piece notes Ivan Caryll known as The Pink Lady composer with private life by Tilkins. It mentions his music full of poetry and melody and a December 28 Oregon theater booking for an international comedy success. It also references early sewing by machinery with a 1775 English patent by Charles F. Weissenthal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Caryll
Tilkins
Oregon Theater
England
Charles F. Weissenthal
Local Playhouses What the Press Agent Has to Say
A press agent previews current offerings at local playhouses detailing upcoming attractions. The feature outlines titles, stars, and venues, highlighting anticipated crowds and theatrical trends for the season.
Thursday's change a ludicrously funny comedy in two reels
A mixed program features Beauty Unadorned with Clara Kim Kall Young and James Young as two couples near marriage disruption. A fishing rod false alarm sinks tempers to reveal true beauty unadorned then reunites lovers. Also Kenton’s Heir and Patheplay with Francis Carlyle Jack Standing Beatrice Clevenger. plus an uplifting Hungarian tale and exotic educational shorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Kim
Kall Young
James Young
Kenton
Francis Carlyle
Jack Standing
Beatrice Clevenger
Wainright
Poge
Wainwright
Hungary
Pathe
Euble Fish
Mediterranean
New Zealand
The Golden Pathway and Two Comic Shorts at Pastime
An enthusiastic Pastime audience will enjoy The Golden Pathway, a Vitagraph two part life portrayal starring Maurice Costello and Mary Charleston as James and Grace with a happy ending despite a threatening divorce plot. Also on the bill are A Bear Escape a lively ranch comedy with a bear and a professor and Cupid in the Cow Camp a Selig farce romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vitagraph
Maurice Costello
Mary Charleston
James
Grace
Douglas Gerrard
George Gebbard
Cupid
Cosy Lorraine and La Blanc Lead Weekend Burlesque Bill
Cosy Lorraine and La Blanc head a stage bill with the Heasltation Walls the Castle Waltz and the Tango on Wednesday night Thursday matinee and Thursday night Elaborate costumes mark the act which has played Sullivan and Conn sidine time Mile Lorraine owns the only imported Tango gown in the Pacific northwest The duo perform the latest dances La Petite Elva assisted by Miss Mae Kinney in a full song and dance change Also on the bill The Curse two reels Domino A Puritan era story Witchcraft and an Indian attack plus Fattys Flirtation from Keystone
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine
la Blanc
Considine
Mile
Pacific Northwest
la Petite Elva
Mae Kinney
Aluo
Domino
Fatty
Keystone
Personal Magnetism Keystone Farce Attracts Laughs
A slapstick Keystone style comedy chronicles Fatty, Mabel and the police as a farm hand learns about love by mail and applies it to a summer boarder. The plot stirs up ample mischief and comic trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatty
Mabel
Keystone Atyle
The Frozen Trail and Other Films at General Film Theater
The second program of General Film Company's exclusive service features The Frozen Trail a Klondike Pathe drama The Aristocratic Penitents a Vitagraph comedy drama The Scare Crow The Hungry Tramp and The Educated Monkey a Lubin three reel comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Film Company
Klondike Pathe
Vitagraph Company
The
Lubin Co
Alta Theater presents The Frozen Trail and Aristocratic Penitents
The Present program at Alta Theater features The Frozen Trail a Klondike drama by Pathe and The Aristocratic Penitents a Vitagraph Society drama. Lubin company comedies please audiences as The Pink Lady cast arrives at Oregon Theater December 28 with Canadian and English performers. Miss Georgie Harvey born in Nova Scotia portrays Mme. Dondidier and Miss Alice Moffatt born in England debuts away from home with Alfred Deerey and Lucie Carter in the lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Theater
Pathe
Vitagraph Society
Lubin Company
Oregon Theater
Georgie Harvey
Mme. Dondidier
No Via Scotia
Alice Moffatt
Angele
England
Alfred Deerey
Misa Lucie Carter
Miss Harvey’s Advice on Girls Entering Stage Life
Miss Harvey, a teacher who once ran a school, argues that ambitious girls should first discuss future careers with their families. If talent exists it should be developed, she says, noting her own path from chorus to leading roles by perseverance and continuous study while teaching.
Hyomeinhaler promised to heal catarrh in ad
An old advertisement touts Hyome as a scientific medicated air treatment for catarrh. It claims immediate relief from sneezing throat irritation crusts and coughing and offers a refund if not beneficial. The complete outfit with inhaler and liquid is advertised at $1.00, sold by Tallman & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Druggisia
Tallman & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Moving
State
Arce Reocogniendos Piucational Agency
Scott
the Pink Lady
Ekroller
AIR Rifles
el Ak i
the Taylor Hardware Company
Rue de la Paix
Paris
Palais Royale
Orpheum
Hyome
Cyrus Noble
W. J. van Schuyver & Co., General Agents
Portland, Oregon
Mark Moorhouse Company
East Court Street
Main Street
Pendleton, Obe
Family Liquor
A. Schneiter, Prop
Oregon Theatre
Fisher & Stevens International
Ae Ee
Ivan Carol
IF. E. Welch
Thantas
Perfectio
Alta Theatre
Paul Armstrong
Witson Mizner
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
Wilson Mizner
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!