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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1917

Page

11

New Royal Vaudeville Opens At Royal Theater Tonight

The week’s bill features Clever Impersonation and Xylophone Concert plus comedy. Lead act Beauty Orchard, a musical comedy with six chorus, stars Frank Sinclair and Ghee Dyson. Binnie Allen performs a vaudeville novelty act with disguises. Also presented is The Chalk Line, a three act play reduced to ten scenes, staged by Harlan Knight & Co, with Mary Kenieht’s hometown setting and a dispute over a family store.

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Defends Chorus Girls in London Posing as Workers

A London feature praises chorus girls for enduring harsh work on tour, detailing low wages and long hours. The piece notes their vulnerable life, early deaths and moral judgments, arguing public perception masks harsh realities behind stage glamour.

Daredevils in Steel Plant Scene Described on Film

A vivid account details a steel works converter and molten metal scene filmed by a director and crew. Workers risk sparks and hot metal as slag bursts and a converter bursts, injuring none but causing fear. The article notes the hazard of the filming and the intense heat and dust measured in inches, with the crew reacting to the dangerous spectacle.

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Theda Bara Explains Her Interpretation Of Camille

Theda Bara discusses her take on Camille, portraying the unhappy heroine as a revolutionist driven by passion. She emphasizes Camille's purity, the clash with moral codes, and the doomed reunion with Armand, ending with a poignant reflection on the final image of Camille.

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Film Actress Needs Brains to Succeed

A 1920s commentary argues actresses must possess more than looks to achieve stardom. Directors, agents, and critics stress brains, talent, and professional behavior over mere physical charm, warning against relying on charm alone for film success.

New York Theatres Mix Melodrama and Debut Season

Review notes the return of melodium with a witty crowdpleaser A Tartor Mule Man and praises the Empire Theatre fall season opener Rambler Roses and The Pawn a controversial Japanese portrayal in a cautious critique of evolving American views The piece mentions Julia Sanderson and the Belasco Theater opening amid political tensions of the era

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Mary Garden Returns to Stage and Plans National Red Cross Event

After a lengthy absence Mary Garden comes back to star in Metropolitan Grand Opera Company productions. She plans to split time with Rad Crong and charity affairs, including a nationwide Red Cross day entertainment. She will also do motion pictures, spend winter in Monte Carlo, and open new projects with Shabiorta.

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Fragmentary historical text on stage appearance and questions

The passage hints at a theater scene with references to a star and autumn imagery. It suggests uncertainty about a performance and a character named AstrAeN, with a note on an author and a request for an answer to an implied action. The text remains unclear and fragmented.

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