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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1915
Page
11
Film programs at the Empire showcase daily screenings this week with scenes from city life. The lineup includes Robert Warwick and Irene alongside dramatic stories, biograph features, and Griffith selections.
The Wild West show and cinema move Indians toward photo vanity once feared. Among the Hopi, Apache, and Navajo, beliefs blamed photographs for draining vitality and youth. Now show Indians idolize pictures, cameras, and appearances, with stars Will Burle Shirt and Ban Anignio set for an October event, drawing crowds and rare footage.
Film industry notes highlight Molly McIntyre joining Equitable Motion Picture to star in Bunty and the Strings, and J. F. McGowan joining Univerant City for a Big U release. Other items include William Taversham’s shift to a stereo picture One Million Datars, and Martha Woelcamp and Frank Newberg in leading roles for The Yellow Stay. The Great Ruby and discussions on cinema terminology reflect evolving American film culture.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a distressed man blaming a failed movie engagement and doubting his acting career. Speech centers on Herbert and Mel, with exclamations of praise turned into self-doubt and disappointment about his suitability as a film player.
Chaplin headlines Queen's bill with Shanghaied and The Tramp tale in a program that also features Fatty Arbuckle, Charlie Chase and other acts. Daily showcases include Getting Fired and The Tugboat Daughters with Three Reel Wild West dramas and a new California theater launch.
The Royal Theater features Theda Bara this week with Sio and Lady Audrey's Secret plus The Stork's Nest starring Mary Miles Minter. A strong underworld drama The Closing Net unfolds with Basil Milferd and Katherine Brown-Decker in key roles. The production showcases intense scenes, realistic staging, and a dramatic flood rescue sequence.
The showing presents Kenny C. Rowland’s stirring tale of love and roe mince in the film The Closing Net at the Royal Theater Sunday. An additional sixth episode of the program will follow.
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