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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1916

Page

15

Lohengrin on Hippodrome program by English Opera Co

Chicago English Opera company brings Lohengrin in English to the Empire Hippodrome on Monday October 30 with an all star cast led by Madame Mercedes Dalmada and Haigh Jackson from major European houses. The Elopers musical comedy plays Sunday October 29 with Frederick Herendeen directing a lively, dance filled production featuring a famous chorus and popular song hits.

Parish Plagia the Elopers Chicago English Opera Co Neil O'Brien Minstrels Chicago English Opera Company Empire Hippodrome Wagner Madame Mercedes Dalmada Royal Opera Covent Garden Oscar Hammerstein London Opera House Madame Dalmada Haigh Jackson Munich Paris Berlin Milan Elopers Hippodrome The la Salle Opera House Chicago Frederick Herendeen Chen Grin

Bijou Theater Begins Vaudeville and Universal Pictures

The Bijou Theater starts vaudeville shows today with program changes three times weekly on Sunday Wednesday and Friday. The theater also contracted Universal Pictures to begin regular film screenings today.

Bijou Universal Pictures

Do You Know That in Early 1910s Cinema and Theater

The note lists actors Edna Mayo Henry Hull and Robert Warwick in stage returns and first films, praises Maurice Tourneur and Mary Pickford, notes salaries of 1500 a week with Warlock and Bushman, mentions Virginia Pearson at Fox and Doris Henyen, plus quirky items on June Tide Saratoga earnings and Ethel Clayton’s demanding hours and night-work ban.

This Week's Film Lineup and Features

A long list of weekly film showings and stars. Belasco appearances plus screenings of The Pretenders The Unwelcome Mother and a sea drama The Gold Ship headline Today. Notable names include Jackie Saunders Marion Davies Mary Pickford Mae Marsh and The Castle dance team The Whirl of Life.

Risco Selig-Tribune Ben Wilson Mary Feller Savoy Frank Keenan Mae Marsh Robert Harron Mrs. Vernon Castle

Adams County good roads league meets in chamber

Members of the Adams county good roads league gathered in the chamber of commerce Saturday to discuss plans for a week long good roads campaign in several townships and to dispose of routine business.

Adams County Good Roads. League Chamber of Commerce

Exports Hit New Record in September Trade

Washington reports September exports at 12,847,057 dollars, a monthly record. The Commerce Department notes the export trade near the five billion dollar annual threshold as shipments abroad rose to an all time high.

Washington Department of Commerce

Glimpses of Reel Life and Films of the Season

Kipling’s The Light That Failed adapted for Pathe photoplay with Robert Edeson directed by Edward Jose. Theda Bara stars in Romeo and Juliet at the Academy of Music New York on October 22. Mme Petrova to headline two five part productions. The Conquest of Canaan with Edith Taliaferro and Jack Sherrill forthcoming. House Peters signs with Morosco Pallas for Paramount appearances. The Wax Model rights acquired for Vivian Martin. project from The Smart Set.

Rudyard Kipling Pathe Kipling Wisny Robert Edeson Edward Jose William Fox Theda Bara Academy of Music New York Mme. Petrova Jaffery House Peters Heavy Morosco-Pallas Paramount G. Vere Tyler Vivian Martin

Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Remedy Ad

Nelected colds grow worse without relief a stuffed head and tight chest need easing. Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey combines honey glycerine and antiseptic tar to soothe membranes loosen phlegm and help you breathe easier. Pleasant for children and adults available at your druggist for 25 cents.

Dr. Bell

Halifax Enforces Nighttime Light Blackouts

Halifax N S October 21 orders from military headquarters require turning off street lights at night and drawing blinds throughout the city. The statement from headquarters says the lights will be turned out because naval and military authorities deem it necessary.

Halifax N. S

Vaudeville this Week at Orpheum

The Orpheum presents a three night vaudeville bill featuring Imhof Conn and Coreene with The Past House sketch, Tad Imhof’s acclaimed lines, Bob Hall the iconologist, Mahoney and Rogers singing and dancing, Pardini and Co presenting a silent monk, and Pipi fax and Paulo performing Clever Clumsiness pantomime.

The Orpheum Imhof Conn Coreene Asa “Tad Roger Imhof Bob Hall Mahoney Rogers Paul Pardini & Co Monk Pipifax Paulo

Gelded Glitter and Glorious Glories in Gloria’s Romance

George Kleine seeks a money making serial star after discovering Billie Burke is costly and high maintenance. Burke demanded music between scenes and a string orchestra, plus lavish costumes, while Gloria’s Romance faced multiple cancellations. Kleine warns it’s cheaper to chase a man than a woman.

George Kleine Billie Burke Gloria Miss Burke Mr. Kleine

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted By F J Cheney Co

Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications as the disease starts deep in the body. Internal remedies are required to reach the mucous surfaces through the blood. Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to purify blood with tonics and produce dramatic results in catarrhal conditions. Testimonials offered upon request.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Props Toledo

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Lohengrin English Opera Company Buou Theater Basil Horsfall Paul Padrini Edna Mayo Eve Henry Hull Man the Playhouse New New York City Robert Warwick Uade Emile Chautard Maurice Tourneus Mary Pickford Paul Panzer Pauline Robert Warwick Douglas Fairbanks Francis X. Bushman Virginia Pearson Fox Alice Pisdy Saratoga Maurice Tournesr Robert Jonah Warwick Moiry Doris Henyen Talhs Carlyle Blackwell Ethel Clayton Nix Belasco Inc Wehlan the Pretenders Quincy Praidie Sweet Henrr Walthall Haia God the Pony Express Francis A. Grushman Phimp Kunto Peg QO Kaig Baggot Nates Louvers Kiizi Grunette Jock Pickford Ficien Gibson Petrograd Jackie Saunders Selly-Tribune Ethel ‘Peare Sundsy June Dave Davy Don Ham and Bud Princess Marie Dave Wallace Reid Cleo Ridgley Pauline Frederick Alice Brady Lost Lake Lina Cavalieri Gem America Mutual Weekly the Star Marie Doro Lasky Star Paramount Pictures Frohman Amusement Corporation Canaan Edith Taliaferro Jack Sherril House of the Marguerite Clark Littl Lady Eileen Broadway Tody Frances X. Bushman Hand of the Law Edison Vitagraph Lubin Imhof Conn & Coreene Mahoney & Rogers Panlo Ae Tate ED Savoy Frank Keenan MacMarsh Harron Keystone Kleine Strong Bill St. Louis Universal Ater
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