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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1919
Page
12
A lively public turnout filled the Liberty to view the home grown film A Romance of Seattle directed by Walter Steiner. The reviewer notes strong action including a bomb plot thwarted by the hero and praises the film as a brainy engaging picture with personal involvement by cast and crew.
M Pappas and three women face fines of 100 dollars and 20 days in jail after a moonshine raid at a Sunny Brook residence. Authorities seized 60 gallons in a car and 90 gallons at the home plus 650 gallons of mash. The defendants deny guilt while federal authorities take over the case.
Cleveland Ohio August 23 All political parties expected to contribute to the new Labor Party organization that will draft a platform at a Chicago convention on November 27 Two thousand delegates representing 10 000 labor and fraternal organizations will attend Max Hayes temporary chairman said the platform will mirror the British labor platform and emphasize national ownership of transport and communication limits on land ownership and restoration of civic liberties
Dean Arthur Priest who served as a representative of the State Association of Parents of Soldiers and Sailors in France during the war will be the chief speaker at the mass meeting of the Treaty Ratification league. The event is set for 8 p m Monday in the Labor temple annex at Fifth avenue and University street.
District Attorney Clyne said a carload of sugar seized yesterday will be sold at government price. He alleges the sugar had been hidden for a month while being bought and resold by speculators. Owners face charges of speculation.
Ella C. Angel claims her husband Charles Angel forced a bizarre air diet scheme on her. She says the plan failed and she filed for divorce Saturday. A superstitious observer warns it is a bad sign to write another man's name on a note.
In the Paramount Bennett studio Teddy, a temperamental film star, chats with a reporter about his sensational private loves among screen actresses like Louise Fazenda and Phyllis Haver. The interview wanders from baseball to jokes before ending abruptly as he leaves with no further tale.
Goldwyn Distributing head J A Koerpel says Rex Beach company led by H Moore will arrive in Seattle Sunday at 3 PM with 26 members. They shot salmon run and cannery scenes near Bellingham and will film on streets and waterfront with Myrtle Stedman and Betty Blythe leading the cast. After Seattle they proceed to Culver City studios.
Tia claims Theda Bara intends to launch a personal film company soon. Details on partners and studio plans remain unconfirmed, but she is reportedly pursuing independent productions and star control.
Belasco quotes David Wark Griffith on how every normal mind can produce screen ideas with practice. He divides the mind into knowledge, energy, and invention, urging constant alertness and eye keeping to feed the inspiration factory. He cites train footage as a seed for dramatic ideas and notes experience plus artistry are essential.
Frank Teck, veteran Northwest newspaper man, has been named Western publicity man for the Goldwyn Film corporation. Teck was writing of the big Seattle fire, and nearly every newspaper man in the state of Washington.
Mildred Manning excels in canoeing and maps, and also writes short stories and music. Loulge Huff pursues boating daily from New York to Long studio. Crane Wilbur, seven and stage, authored five works picked by Broadway managers. Colonial camera crew at Alki Point Sunday showcases their work in a special bathing girl review.
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