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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1918

Page

11

Maeterlinck Play at Premiere Adds New Interest

The season featuring Maeterlinck’s She Betrothal at the Shubert and a new Viking drama at the Belasco stirs New York audiences. The Betrothal follows a fairy tale quest with Tylyt l and multiple sweethearts, ending in joy with Joy the Veiled Figure. Frank Smithson notes English speed in producing musical pieces, arguing faster rehearsals and American methods dominate. A Norwegian company launches its first concrete ship in Christiansand with plans for more.

Maeterlinck New York Maeterlines Shubert Edward Knob Belasco York Sterald Winthropavs Cylyl Berylune Destiny Gacthor Veityl Berrlune Lerylune Light Elytty Oriser Bry Frank Smithson Eengland Christiansand Uistrict

Mutt and Jeff at the Grand in Woolly West season opener

The Grand presents Mutt and Jeff in the Woolly West after quarantine lift with Gus Hill’s elaborate production. Hearts of the World by David W. Griffith opens Monday, touted as more than a picture play, portraying war torn humanity from a French village backdrop.

Mutt Jeff Woolly West Grand Gus Hill Jeff Stanaard David W. Griffith the Grand Children of the Earth Griffith Xoyon France Germany

FilmWorld Notes Hint at Bushman’s Producing Debut

Francis X. Bushman moves into producing as co producer with Albert J. Smith at Vitagraph. Metro studios at 61st Street and Central Park West new producing base with Mae Murray and Robert Leonard linked to upcoming projects. Edith Roberts, Blanche Sweet, Marguerite Clark, Charles Ray and others star in or relate to new films and collaborations across Hollywood New York and London.

Francis X. Bushman Albert Js. Smith Vitagraph Metro Sixty-first Central Park West New York Mae Murray Universal City Cal Robert Leonard Scarlet Strain Earle Williams Vitagraph Blue Ribbon Hollywood

Grand Opera House Bags Paramount-Artcraft Films for San Antonio

Grand Opera House announces exclusive San Antonio rights to Paramount-Artcraft film output for a year. Renovations including heating and cooling upgrades, seating expansion, and a new organ are planned to accommodate star-driven programs headlined by Douglas Fairbanks and a roster of top names.

Grand Opera House Sidney H. Weiss Grand Paramount-Arteratt Corporation San Antonio Paramount Arteratt Pictures Ehie Dent New York Paramount Aitcraft Wells Mason and Dixon Hige Weiss Douglas Fairbanks Arizona Elsie Ferguson William S. Hart Cecill I. DeMille Enid Bennett Wallace Reid Shirley Mason Charles Ray Ethel Clayton Marguerite Clark Dorothy Gish Bryant Washhuen Mary Bickford Vivian Martin Batty

How Motion Pictures Are Made Explains Film Tricks

A New York Evening World article reviews Homer Cray's book on cinematography detailing tricks of ghostly effects, reverse action, double exposure, rope stunts, and model work. It cites examples from electric houses to moon landings and notes modern films rely on safety and planning rather than raw fakery.

The Prass Publishing Co New York Evening World New York Giana Latls Homer Cray Moon Saturn Speer Croy Griver Satien Annette Kellermann Photo Hdrama Oan Maurper & Tirothers

Pearl and Queen Theaters Reopen After Quarantine Lift

The Pearl and Queen moving picture houses resumed evening shows on Saturday after ending the quarantine ban. Both cinemas are known for top feature pictures and will run new programs this week. A Milner anecdote about Oxford humor is cited from Vearson's Weekly.

Pearl and Queen Moving Picture’ Houses Pearl Find the Queen

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