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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1914

Page

8

Chaplin and Dressler to Tickle Clemmers Crowd Next Week

Movie editor reports Tillie Punctured Romance a six reel comedy starring Harry Chaplin Marie Dressler and Mabel Normand It screens for Clemmers amusement with Lubin short comedies and a Gish sisters feature The Sisters a two reel drama follows May and Carol and ends with reconciliation through a selfless act

Harry Chaplin Marie Dressler Clemmer Tilie Alco Marie! Normand Mabel Normand Marie Mabel Harry Tillie Jim Clemmer Peraps Clemmer

In the Candlelight at the Mission theater three days

A damaged review describes In the Candlelight at the Mission as a story of John Derby a jealous sculptor whose wife loves Bertram the artist. After a child is taken and the wife dies the tale weaves through decades with Ralph Dorr and Marion finding love while Derby regains his sanity.

Mission Mission Theatre John Derby Bertram Ralph Dorr Marion Ralph Dorr

Al Christie Comedy Filmed at Universal Studios Scene

Visitors at Universal Hollywood studios watched the production of Al Christie’s new comedy Wanted, a Chaperon. Eddie Lyons, the leading man, handed a cigarette to a tall blonde playing the chaperon as they waited by the set.

Universal Hollywood Studios al Christie Eddie Lyons Nestor

Young Girls Enter Photoplays With Elaine Ivans

Elaine Ivans hosts a group of young women choosing photoplays as a profession. She is attractive and skilled in acting and photography. Among her major roles is her appearance in The Littlest Rebel.

Elaine Ivans Miss Evans

Richard Canfield Dies of Injuries After Subway Stair Fall

Richard Canfield once known as a Gambier king dies from injuries after a fall on a New York subway stairway. Police say he suffered a serious head injury and was hospitalized before passing away.

Richard Canfield Gambier King New York Subway

Sorcerer of the Head Hunters Stars in Moore Screening

Bahbaqualanohaiwi nicknamed the sorcerer, a Southern Alaska figure, appears as the villain in In the Land of the Head Hunters. Edward Curtis cast him after a late start in acting, and the Moore Theatre shows run afternoons and evenings through Wednesday. He demanded more canoes and skins for his role.

Bahbaqualanohaiwi the Sorcerer Alaska Henry VIII Edward Curtis Moore Theatre Sorcerer Curtin Alfred Bornstein Bornstein & Sons Second Ave Mr. Bornstein

Coming Week Film Bill Promises Wide Big Screen Array

The schedule lists multiple theatres presenting a mix of dramas comedies and newsreels from Sunday to Tuesday. Highlights include The Sisters with the Gish sisters, Mutual Weekly in pictures, Ambrose comedy Hood, Punctured Romance, Price of Silence with Alice Joyce, Unrest and In Dutch, White Slave Traffic, A Friend in Need, Fido's Dramatic Career, The Outcome with Mary Pickford, In the Candlelight, A Florida Enchantment and Vivian Rich drama at various venues Grand Melbourne Liberty and more.

Vivian Rich Wm. Garwood Mission Lillian and Dorothy Gish Marie Dressier Mabel Normand Charles Chaplin Tillie Sydney Drew Liberty Clase A the Sisters Dorothy Lillian Gish Mutual World’s News In Pictures Pathe Beenie Ambrose Keystone Eeem Alaska Alice Joyce Pathe News Pictures Ecelatr Fido Mary Pickford

Democratic congressman-elect speaks at King County club

Co. C. Dill the only democratic congressman-elect in captivity in Washington Idaho or Oregon spoke to the King County Democratic club at noon Saturday. He attended the Installation of the Phi Kappa Pi fraternity at the university Friday night and was guest at an informal meeting of prominent democrats at the Good Bata.

Madman freed by lunacy panel committed to asylum

Joe Ralp held Father Otto Carnello prisoner in a church and demanded the priest be cut open. A lunacy commission in Judge Tallman’s court ruled him insane Friday afternoon and committed him to Stetlacoom asylum.

Joe Ralp Otto Carnello Taane

Robber Sam Thomas Captured After Milwaukee Line Shootout

Sam Thomas, a robber, was captured by a posse near Maple Valley Friday after a running gun fight following the hold up of two Landsberg and Noble section crews on the Milwaukee line.

Sam Thomas Maple Valley Landsberg and Noble Milwaukee

Makes His Own Films

Arthur Mackley known as the sheriff in Broncho Billy Westerns now produces photoplays for Mutual Film. His pictures are released under the Reliance brand.

Arthur Mackley Sheriff Broncho Billy Easanay Company Mutual Film Company Mackley Reliance

Segregation of Sex Now in Film Houses

discussion mocks Chicago effort to split theaters into three sections to separate men and women while allowing children in all areas. Referenced by Metography comparing old New England norms and public bathing beach fences, noting police chief Gleason’s disparaging view of women.

Old New England Chicago IdAncoln Park Board Lake Michigan Gleason

Minnesota to Return Soon to Her Old Job

Local shipping men expect the Great Northern liner Minnesota to resume as a Pacific trade carrier before year’s end. The vessel has sat idle at Smith Cove for two months amid conflicting reports of potential government or sale measures. Company officials say there is no intention to dispose of the liner.

Abe St. Paul Smith Cove

Gill to Act on Alleged Cruelties at Stockade

Chief Lang said a complete report on alleged atrocities by guards at the city stockade will be ready within a few days and will be submitted to the mayor.

Lang

Acquit W Dean Hays in mishandling funds case

W Dean Hays cashier of the defunct Olympia Bank and Trust Co was acquitted Friday of misappropriating funds and now faces trial on a charge of receiving deposits after the bank became insolvent.

Olympia W. Dean Hays Olympia Bank & Trust Co

How to Write Photo Play No 1

Essanay's scenario editor explains rapid growth in the field and outlines submission rules. Manuscripts must be clearly typed with returnable envelopes and legible addresses. Handwritten scripts are rejected and longhand writing is discouraged.

Mrs Hazzard Refuses Seattle Operation Cure

Dr Linda Burfield Hazzard, the so called fasting specialist, has adopted her own cure after she refused permission for an operation in Seattle. For three weeks she has not eaten. Mrs. Hazzard is serving time because a patient died from following her cure.

Walla Walla Seattle Linda Burfield Hazzard

Marguerite Clayton Injured On Film Set In Niles Cal

Marguerite Clayton known as the Merry maid with the golden curls was seriously hurt while acting for the Besaway company in Niles California. She fell from a stage coach and fractured her leg in several places leaving doubt she will walk without crutches. She is under 19 and has been performing opposite G M Anderson Broncho Billy.

Marguerite Clayton Merry Maid Eesaway Company Niles Cal Miss Clayton G. M. Anderson Billy Besaway

Federation Clearing House of Music Dates

The Seattle Federation of Music Clubs solicits all dates from musical bodies to avoid conflicts. It acts as a receiving center to distribute approved dates to member organizations and publicizes the plan through local journals. Correspondence to the corresponding secretary, Mrs. EF Dudden, 615 Fifth Ave North. Helen Howarth Lemmer is president.

Seattle Federation of Music Clubs Helen Howarth Lemmer The Music Federation EF. B. Dudden Fifth Ave. N

Gridiron Club Prepares Roasting Banquet In Washington

Washington December 12 The Gridiron Club readies its annual banquet as public officials at all levels face sharp roasts and satirical skits from the club members in a celebrated Washington event.

Gridiron Club Washington

Poor ventilation blamed for many diseases in daily Healthogram

The article notes that poor ventilation indirectly causes many illnesses. It warns that foul air signals danger and advises avoiding crowded poorly ventilated cars, theatres, and halls, especially when fatigued or depressed.

Secretary Daniels urges extension of government armament manufacture

Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels urges government ownership and operation of military plants to ensure adequate facilities for armament needs, curb profit motives in war production, and allow competitive bidding. He argues state production can be cheaper than private suppliers and protect national security from profiteering.

Secretary Daniels Gilson Gardner Washington Navy Josephus Daniels Daniels Navy Department Tinues United States Congress Department

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Seattle Star Gish Sisters Lillian May Carol George Slim W. Harry Todd Mustang Pete Essanay Sophie Christy Mathewson Stuart Paton Dorothy Phillips Hobart Henley Howard Crampton Henry B. Walthall Biograph Balboa Amusement Producing Company Long Beach Universal Guide Bert Lee Moran Elaine Capers Vans Head Hunters Melbourne Florida Vitagraph Sidney Drew Asylum For Thur Kley Minnesota Gill W.dean Hays Mrs. Hazzard Marguerite Federation A Clearing House OF Music Chase Sibley Orillia Sibley Jacobs First Ave Mr. Jacobs Majestic Mutual Weekly Kay Bee Pike
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