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Newspaper
Petersburg Daily Progress
Location
Petersburg, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1916
Page
2
Mae Murray headlines the Palace in her mount drama Big Sister a warm hearted film praised as the star’s best work and suited to her talent. The supporting cast is strong and the picture appeals to families and children with Saturday showings inviting audiences to bring the kids.
The Palace will present an exceptionally fine program next week with a daily feature. Announcements in these columns will list the plays and stars appearing, signaling a varied lineup for theatergoers.
The Strand runs a double bill featuring On the Firing Line shown Friday and The Menace held over plus The Shielding Shadow Pa's Family Tree and a Lonesome Luke comedy. Coming Monday Vita graph feature The Just Man Mis Tuesday Clara Simball Younger's The Dark Silence. The Strand also offers kiddie treats today.
The Cockade screen bill features Grant Police Reporter with Daredevil George Larkin and Ollie Rickley performing death defying stunts from a 100 foot airplane drop in The Missing Heiress. Charlie Chaplin offers The Rink with Teller skates and Nell Craig headlines The Border Line with Essanay co stars.
Today marks the final chance to see the last offering Where Baby Is It a lighthearted comedy at the Lyric. The show is billed as strictly a comedy with each line a gem and promises hearty laughter for audiences.
A compact note of advice and fate weaving business speculation love courtship and marriage with happiness. Fin Ufan is consulted for guidance on balancing work romance and personal fulfilment.
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