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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1917

Page

6

Orpheum Big Picture Serial and Vaudeville Debut Week

The Orpheum opens Monday with five big acts plus a new reel episode from the 40 reel serial Liberty titled Fangs of the Wolf. Vaudeville features The Fashion Shop revue led by Blanche Latell in her first vaudeville appearance, with Alphonse Berg modeling dresses, Chiyo and Chiyo performing Nippon's Versatile Duo, Mildred Haywood imitating male roles, and The Steindel Boys with Tom Brown and company, promising a high class show week.

Orpheum Liberty Marie Walcamp Eddie Polo Blanche Latell Lisette Hammerstein Douglas Fairhbanks Alphonse Berg Steindel Boys Tom Brown and Company

Henpecked Henry at Empire Tonight

The cartoon musical farce Henpecked Henry plays at the Empire this afternoon and evening. A Nash ville engagement was noted for its laugh causing moments with a large man in the parquet slipping to the floor before being helped up by ushers.

Henry Empire Nashie Tenn

Three Popular Stars Coming to the Star

Beginning today the Star theater presents three popular film stars. Vivian Martin stars in A Kiss for Susie today and Monday, Violet Mersereau appears in The Little Terror on Tuesday and Wednesday, and Marguerite Clark returns with Snow White on Thursday and Friday. Crowded houses previously filled every show.

Star Theater Vivian Martin Susie Violet Mersereau Marguerite Clack

Petrova Featured at Belasco Today and Monday

Mme Petrova stars in the five act Metro wonderplay To the Death at the Belasco theater today and Monday. The Corsican tale follows Bianca a lacemaker whose latent sculpting talent awakens under Parisian sculptor Manatelli. Petrova demonstrates sculpting skill alongside her singing and dancing renown as the play showcases her versatile artistry.

Mme. Petrova Metro Belasco Corsica L. Case Russell Mme.Petrova Europe Bianca Manatelli

Hollywood stars form new independent producers firm

Henry B. Walthall will head his own independent production company as star and authority over stories, casts, and production. Oct 14 sees Stranded in Arcady from the novel by Francis Lynde with Elliot Dexter starring. Ann Murdock returns with The Beautiful Adventure on Oct 15. Triangle plans Orient shoots and re issues Hart’s The Disciple. Annette Kellermann dives at Bar Harbor to raise hospital funds. Paralta Plays, Inc. runs two independent units on the West Coast with four star features soon ready.

Henry B. Walthall Walthall Mrs. Vernon Castle Arcady Francis Lynde Adirondacks Frank Crane Elliot Dexter Marie Doro Paralta Plays, Inc Carl Anderson J. Warren Rerigan Bessie Barriscale West Coast Stow

Katherine Grey Brings Rich Stage History to 13th Chair

Katherine Grey who portrays Rosalie La Grange in The 13th Chair at the Empire Monday evening has had a remarkable career. Born in San Francisco she debuted with Augustin Daly and later appeared in The Golden Widow and A Priceless Varagon in New York. She created roles in Shore Acres and The First Born and toured with The Royal Box while also starring in Everywoman and other productions. Her extensive experience informs her portrayal of the old Irish charlatan who aids her daughter’s social ascent.

Katherine Grey Rosalie la Grange Empire San Francisco Augustin Daly New York Daly's Theater Charles Frohman Jane Helen Barry James A. Herne Shore Acres Miners Fifth Avenue Theater Richard Mansfield Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Charles Coghlan Loew Tsing Sophia Gaylord Ques Tyat Goodwin Henry W. Savage Boston Chicago Denver Australia J. ©. Williamson Miss Grey William Harris, Jr

Unique attractions at Princess theater today

Enid Bennett stars in They're Off a tale of a young girl altering a southern mansion dispute by disguising as a jockey. Bessie Barriscale appears in Wooden Shoes a Holland village story with windmills canals and a move to America where she meets an artist. Also announced is empire all star screening of My Wife with Ann Murdock and a notable cast.

Princess Theater Enid Bennett Bessie Barriscale Randolph Maners Wooden Shoes Bessie Buarriscale Holland Raymond B. West Triangle Kiddies Bessie America Netherlands

Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp film by William Fox

A remarkable production of Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp by William Fox tops Kiddies features in his series. The film is touted as a premier world classic Arabian Nights tale adapted for young audiences.

William Fox Mr. Fox

Photo Plays Schedule and New Russian Star Tanya Fetner

Weekly film pages list diverse billings across theaters Savoy Universal Gem Belasco and more with stars Gail Kane Bessie Barriscale Mary Fuller and Douglas Fairbanks plus the Russian debut of Tanya Fetner in The Painted Doll as she trains to become a star in Moscow awaiting broader release and cast.

Russian Art Film Corporation Tanya Fetner Miss Fetner Russia Ivan Mozukin Natalia Lesienko

The Serpent's Tooth and The Railroad Raiders Hit Stage

A weekly lineup highlights Gail Kane in The Serpent's Tooth and Hele Holmes in The Railroad Raiders on Monday while Bessie Barriscale tackles Wooden Shoes and A Love Chase on the same day. Ruth Stonehouse performs The Edge of the Law in Universal Screen Magazine on Wednesday with additional titles The Web and The Heart of Gold featuring Zoe Ray and Gale Henry on Thursday.

Savoy Gail Kane Roy Stewart Ruth Stonehouse Helen Holmes Universal Screen Magazine Cieo Madison Zoe Ray Gale Henry Mary Fuller Eddie Pea Priscilla Dean Frank Keenan Douglas Fairbanks Neal Hart Janet Eastman Warden Hele Holmes Bessie Barriscale Cleo Madison the Web Eddie Pola Priscila Dean

The Main Spring George Ade New Fables

The listing highlights a Monday program featuring The Main Spring by George Ade with new fables, and a schedule including Vanishing Women Marriage Sacred Over the Garden Wall and a Prima Donna special. A Tuesday feature asks How States Are Made.

George Ade

Gail Kane Stars in The Serpent's Tooth at Savoy Today

Gail Kane, famed for The Hyphen, headlines The Serpent's Tooth at the Savoy today under American Mutual. Faith Channing, a New England Puritan reared woman driven to fast living by a brutal husband, is reclaimed by Dr Jack Stilling in a suspenseful photodrama praised by the star.

Gail Kane Savoy Today Family Monday The Star Miss Kane Faith Channing New England Jack Stilling Stilling Faith Jim Winthrop

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Efmments Grpreum Big Picture Fashion Shop Broadway Petrova Belasco Today Ann Murdock Empire-Mutual Star Michael Morton Triangle Film Corporation Orient the Disciple Hart Triangle Dorothy Dalton Little Thelma Salter Bar Harbor Annette Kellermann Maine Miss Kellermann Fangs of the Marie Waltcamp Hugo Jansen Carr & Latell the Fashion Shop Mildred Hayward Tom Boy Tom Brown & Co. European Novelty Chiyo My Wife Empire All Star Corporation Ferdinand Gottschalk Rex McDougal Hubert Cruce Amy Veness Princess Bessie Barnscale Alma Hanlon Golden God Universal Weekly Jack Devereaux Gem Arebby Vernon Gloria Swanson George Ovey Daisy Goodwin Fred Mace Billy West Juanita Hanson Fritz Schade Olga Petrova Mary Anderson Jane and Katherine Lee Fox Baby Grands Imps Mary McAllister Quincy Black Mountain Mollie King Charles Richman Dorothy Kelly Arline Pretty Red Wing Hearst-Pathe News Stingaree Lonesome Luke Luke Pathe Comedy William Duncan Carol Holloway Gladys Hulette Ethel Clayton North America Zuyder Zee Theater Jobby Vernon Peter Pinkelman Empire Hippodrome Harris, Jr By Bayard Veiller Rem Oin the 48Th ST New York Tribune Post Ric Halton Powell Gsail Kane Serpent’s Savoy Theater Today Family Theater Steamer Keokuk P. BK
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