Majestic Theater Week Adds Notable Vaudeville Lineup
The Majestic Theater bills a seven act vaudeville program led by Montgomery and Perry with a snappy jazz band, Fanchon and Marco, Decker and Company, and Imberly and Arnold. Acts promise humor, dance, satire, and novelty in a lively variety show headed by a strong ensemble of recognized entertainers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rightenéry
Perry
Billie Montery
George Perry
Vaude
Sandon
Marea
Fanchon
Marco
Sage
Imberly
Arnold
America
Montgomery
Paul
Ruby Ray
Kimberly
Shirley
Vccimediennes
Moore
Decker
Lewis and White
Fancthon
Herman
The Musical Shows Attract Players To Broadway
The New York Times notes a growing link between musical and nonmusical productions. Fay Bainter's musical debut in The Kiss Burglar signals a trend with actors crossing genres. Edna Hibberd, John Cumberland, Sydney Greenstreet, Joseph Kilgour and others appear in upcoming shows. A carpet bag revival is predicted due to leather shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Bainter
Saga
New York Times
Miss Bainter
Cal
Baby Mine
Walter Jones
John Cumberland
Bath
Edna Hibberd
Miss Ilibberd
New York
Madge Kennedy
Frank Craven
Craven
Winter Garden
Virginia Fox Brooks
Shakespeace
Leo Ditrichstein
William Faversham
Edward Abeles
Florence Shirley
Carroll McComas
Reginald Mason
Harry ©. Browne
Margaret Date
Miss McComas
Florence Nash
Mally
Miss Nash
Annie Hughes
Ann Andrews
Arnold Daly
John Daly Murphy
Peggy Wood
William Norris
George Hassell
Iaa Claire
Eleanor Painter
Hazel Dawn
A. H. Woods
J. N. Daley
Chicago
Mr. Daley
No royal road to acting Still true for film stars
Linda A Griffith argues that Hollywood has turned overnight fame into reality through publicity. She cites Mae Marsh and June Caprice as examples of rapid rises from obscurity to stardom, with quick studio recalls and brief directing praise shaping instant celebrity.
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Margaret Anglin
Marjorie Rambeau
Little Pay Bainter
Linda A. Griffith
June Caprice
Mae Marsh
Los Angeles
Royal Road
Siven
Ile
Theda Bara Stars in Grand Camille Kept Run
Theda Bara will appear at the Grand in Camille for six days starting tomorrow May 25 with Over the Top shown eight days beginning Saturday May 25. The article notes Camille’s literary origins with the younger Dumas and praises Empey author of Over the Top for his wartime screen portrayal and patriotic work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theda Bara
Camille
Dumas
Sneat
Carrelias
Marguerite Gautier
Spa
Montmartre
Seret
Guy Empey
Somme
the Grand
Empey
Albert &. Smith
Vitagraph Company
France
Red
Soldier slips out after tattoo with whispered word
Captain Bruce Bairnsfather recalls a tale of a soldier planning to slip past sentry duty to visit his girl. His chum suggests a password but mishears the word. The exchange ends with the soldier deciding to stay in barracks for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Bairnsfather
Bill
Tattoo
Tommy
Chicago
Gerald
Correct Attire Aids The Ability To Act In Drama
Edna Goodrich argues clothing is nearly as crucial as acting for proper characterization. She details spending over $5000 on lingerie to suit star roles and insists on accurate attire from skin out to feel in place with the character and director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Goodrich
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Satan
Fojty
Wis and
White
Wagner
Babeland
the Majestic
Phone Crockett
Treve
Tly
Herman & Shirley
Hollaus Decker & Company
Sing Comediennes Hall & White
Twa Ils
Cove
Keno & Wagner
Sabeland
Anchon
San Seni
Dumas Man
Grand Opera House
Daphor Comille
Sis
Berlin
San Antonio
William Fox
Theda
Bara
Alexandre Dumas
Fils
Vitagraph Photoplay
Sergt
Arthur Guy Empey
Vitagraph
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