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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1920

Page

2

Amusements: Norma Talmadge in The Way of a Woman at Star Theater

Norma Talmadge dazzles in The Way of a Woman an adaptation of Nancy Lee showing at Star Theater Tuesday through Friday. The star wears ornate gowns including orchid embos sed taffeta with pearl ropes and a pastel georgette cape, plus blue serge and turquoise georgette dresses.

Norma Talmadge Star Theater Miss Talmadge Eugene Walter Nancy Lee Georgette

Life Chain Saves The Life Of a Girl in Smash ing Barriers finale

In the final episode of Smash ing Barriers at the Quincy Theater, Bull head Bulger dies when his car plunges from a cliff while pursuing Bella. William Duncan's character lowers himself over the edge to form a human chain and rescue Bella as she clings to cliff bushes.

Vitagraph William Duncan Quincy Bullhead Bulger Jay Ryan Bella Bullhead Duncan

Noted Belgian Actor To Be Shown Here

Edward Keppler, famed Belgian actor and former Royal Theatre Brussels star, joins Doris Kenyon in The Band Box at Belasco Theatre starting Thursday. His Shakespearean renown and royal acclaim mark his first film appearance in the W. W. Hodkinson release produced by Theodore C. Deitrich, Inc.

Deitrich-Beck, Inc Doris Kenyon Louis ‘Joseph Vance Belasco Theater Edward Keppler Hamlet Keppler Albert Queen Elizabeth Royal Theater Brussels Kepler New York Theodore C. Deitrich Miss Kenyon W. W. Hodkinson

Great Woman Picture Shown At Princess Theater

The Woman Thou Gavest Me by Hall Caine is shown at the Princess theater Sunday through Wednesday. A Paramount Artonst special, the film promises colorful, sensational scenes and strong public interest both in the U S and abroad.

Princess Theater Hall Caine Paramount-Artonst

Slacker a Hero In Alias Mike Moran

Wallace Reid stars as Larry Young a slacker who borrows a convict's name to avoid duty. The real Moran dies at the front, inspiring Young to enlist and perform bravely under the dead man's name. Wounded he reveals love to his sweetheart and finds happiness. Showings at Princess theater next Thu Fri and Sat.

Mike Moran Wallace Reid Paramount Princess Theater Mr. Reid Larry Young Larry Moran

Fighting Through shown this week at Savoy and Family

Christy Cabanne author director and producer of Fighting Through stars E. K. Lincoln. It plays at Savoy Sunday and Monday and at Family Tuesday and Wednesday. The South native trained at Culver Naval service inspired the tale. The film centers on a young man’s struggle with heredity and training before World War I.

Christy Cabanne E. K. Lincoln Savoy Theater Family Theater South Culver Military Academy United States Navy Cabanne United States

Beckoning Roads shines Bessie Barriscale in Star engagement

Bessie Barriscale transitions from a farm girl to a society icon in Beckoning Roads a Robertson-Cole drama opening today at the Star theater for two days. Niles Welch and Joseph Dowling provide strong support as a Wall Street figure and a groom Gloria Hoolt also appears in a dual role. The film features interior gambling house and a New York cabaret as scenic highlights. William Fox will introduce Madlaine Traverse in What Would You Do? early next year.

Canadian Northwest Wall Street Bessie Barriscale Star Theater Robertson-Cole Niles Welch Joseph Dowling Gloria Hoolt Miss Marriscale New York Wiliam Fox Madlaine Traverse

Bijou Theater Opens New Carey Feature A Gun Fightin Gentleman

Harry Carey stars in A Gun Fightin Gentleman at Bijou starting today. The plot follows a ranch dispute where Merritt seeks control of Cheyenne Harry Buford’s Wyoming holdings, with a crafty lawyer and eventual vengeance. Mary Merritt’s dinner scene triggers further twists as Harry settles scores before fate reveals the finale. Also on bill is George Cohen musical comedy Fair and Warmer with strong crowds anticipated.

Harry Carey Carey Jack Ford John Merritt Chicago Harry" Buford Wyoming Harry Merritt Cheyenne Mary Mary Merritt DeWolfe George Cohen

The Fear Market at Orpheum Theater Tonight

The Orpheum Theater opens The Fear Market a strong drama adapted from Princess Troubetzkov. The film features intense acting by Alice Brady and a vivid Italian setting with tenor Forni. Sylvia Stone stars as the heroine amid a tale of romance and elopement.

Forni Sylvia Stone Alice Brady

Week of silent film bills across multiple theaters

This week lists showings at Star, Belance, Corontal, Gem, Sunshine, Savoy, Lincoln, Princess, Quincy, and Family theaters. Stars include Bessie Barriscale Norma Talmadge Owen Moore Doris Kenyon Neal Hart and Tom Mix with a mix of westerns, adventures, and dramas.

Under-water Scenes Being Filmed at Catalina Island

Hobart Bosworth leads a supporting cast under Irvin Willat at Catalina Island to film underwater action for Be low the Surface by Thomas H. Ince. Stormy seas hinder Kameramen O Taylor but a diving bell aids filming while Their Little Wife features Teddy Sampson and Harry Depp in a Robertson-Cole comedy about two neighbors courting one boss with one girl posing as two wives.

Hobart Bosworth Irvin Willat Catalina Island Thomas H. Ince Willat O. Taylor Teddy Sampson Harry Depp

Amelia Bingham Sees Vita graph Version of Climbers

Amelia Bingham viewed the Vita graph screen adaptation of The Climbers, starring Corinne Griffith in her former role. The private viewing occurred at Vita graph's general offices on Broadway in New York City.

Amelia Bingham Clya Fitch Vitagraph Corinne Griffith Miss Bingham Broadway New York City

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Norma Princess Slacker Bijou Theater Orpheum Theater Princess Troubetzkov Edmund Hreese Sidney Shields Italy The Belasco Moore Piccaddilly Jim Vocalion Ware- Wayland Co Walker & Purpus Medicine Shop Corontal Theater Neal _ Hart Wang Eddie Polo Ben Wilson George Ovey Wank Mason Gaumont Nero Phureday Warry Morey Tom Mix Smiling Tony Rashey Gem Theater Nature Huns Savoy E K Lincoln Carmel Meyers Taylor Holmes Carmel Myers KatherineeDonald Bray Taylor Tholmes Lila Lee Princess, Theater Katherine McDonald Pictograph Bray Pictograph Quincy Theater Willan Duncan Harty Johnson New Screen Magazin Jamen Corbett Heat Gibson Eddie Lyons Orpheum
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