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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1922
Page
6
A fragmented listing of shows and performers across stations and towns. Mentions Maebel Nermaed and Maye in acts, Norma Tal madge in Peppy, Nestmere in TM amine, Morris Ace Hearts, Colise M.Painte Maret Suet Area, Blu Moush A Connecticut Yankee, Colonal L Wilhem Haseell, Mive Tell in Winge of Pride.
Mabel Normand headlines the Strand production Molly playing a daughter who climbs to high social circles through clever naivete. The review praises her humor and convincing performance and notes her prominence in the role.
The synopsis notes Frank Mayo stars in Across the Deadline at the Columbia theater. Gilead, a timber town in Northland, is depicted split by Main Street into two kingdoms with distinct rulers and social groups.
A film by Fannie Hurst shown this week at the Coliseum tells of a New York East Side tenement family the mother son and daughter facing hardship and eventual triumph in a moving drama.
The Liberty shows Ace of Hearts about idealists who consider murder to stop the weak from being preyed upon. The film stars a cast including Lady Jocelyn, Princess Isabel and Mary Thurman in a tale tied to moral compromise and controversial methods.
The Oak theater presents the story Partners of the Night with a New York life setting. A cigar that reveals a big trick, a single kiss, and a framed hero who appears in need of watching drive the suspense.
Anita Stewart promotes simple happiness over wealth in a chat about her role in Her Mad Bargain. She argues true joy comes from everyday acts, personal effort, and acts of charity rather than luxury or wealth.
Curiosity Valentino recently received a divorce decree from wife Jean Acker. Conklin Louis Bennison signs to perform on stage in Australia then London. Fred notes real ice in Way Down East shot during Connecticut river break. Madge Rennie and Dorothy Gish wed on December 26, 1920. Grace Darmond to appear in Song of Life and serials with Warner Brothers. Eileen Billy Joy is Leatrice Joy’s brother, featured in Poverty of Riches. Agnes Ayres Jack Holt and Walter Heirs in Bought and Paid For flim version. Lilyan May Allison was a stage actress, seen in Pair and Warmer and The Last Card.
Gloria Swanson and Rudolph Valentino, Paramount stars in Elinor Glya's Beyond the Hooks, entertained guests at a Catalina Island hotel with tango and other dances. Valentino was a professional dancer before his film career.
The grandeur reception room for Betty Compson in the Paramount picture The Noose dominated Paramount Studio in 1921. The set measured 40 feet by 90 feet and hosted over 200 extras in the production era.
The screen’s favorite villain Bull Montana traveled to Honolulu to participate in a wrestling contest. Montana remains true to the profession that first brought him into the limelight.
Ruth Renick once a noted local stock actress continues a successful screen career and now performs on stage at Phoenix Arizona.
Rita Jolivet stars in Theodora a grand Italian film based on Sardou's play. The production is billed as one of the most spectacular European films shown recently in the country and will soon appear on local screens.
Inspiration Pictures begins filming George Barthelmes play Sonny starring Richard Barthelmess after his work on Porter Emerson Browne The Seventh Day aka All at Sea. Henry King directs his first starring vehicle Talble David and also directs Sonny at Biograph Studio New York City.
Barbara La Marr who plays An toinette in Rex Ingram’s The Prison of Zenda has written several photo plays in recent years and famous screen stars have appeared.
Raymond Hatton, a regular in the alletar cast of The Hotten tot, has performed in every major American city in repertory stock and vaudeville.
Picture Patter highlights The Heart Specialist opening with 36 disabled soldiers. Agnes Ayres Jack Holt and Walter Hiers star in Bought and Paid For. Kid McCoy appears as police sergeant in The Truthful Liar. Bebe Daniels in A Game Chicken and Nancy From Nowhere with Myrtle Stedman. Pola Negri in The Last Payment offers Mardi Gras like spectacle. Leigh Wyant stars in Too Much Wife. May McAvoy aims to tuna fish dream.
The Seattle Star reports keen interest in the Molly O jingle contest with several readers already submitting lines. Hoarding entries includes Haidee Sumrall and Leon Campbell among early contenders and Strand manager Wright awarding daily prizes as the promotion runs two weeks.
The Associated Students present a deluxe travel production showing scenic Britain including towns cathedrals and palaces. The 12 part film, first of its kind recognized by the British government, will run at Meany Hall University of Washington on January 16 and 17 at 7 45 p m.
John Griffith Wray used flood conditions in Southern California to capture striking footage for Thomas H. Ince's production Jim, which Wray directs. The weather's impact provided dramatic waterlogged scenes and a new visual tone for the film.
Actress Wanda Hawley, a Paramount star, headlines the Healart feature Bobbed Hair with sensational stage fashion. The show highlights mode bobbed hair very short skirts and sheer stockings as bold costume elements. Misa Hawley appears as an ace lite in a liber ted colony homage.
The Liberty News presents features on the world’s smallest wireless outfit, a Raleigh visit to Seattle aboard HMCS Raleigh, Shriners departing for a two month Orient cruise aboard the Keystone State, and images of a Sullivan Riding Academy masquerade. Also shown is planting of cimA along the Des Moines highway.
A new California cooperative producing company is promoted by actors Lewis Stone Lon Chaney Noah Beery David Hartford and Jack Donovan. The promoters will share in profits or losses of the venture.
A Hal Roach Studio comedy promises a cast of child actors for a Harold Lloyd feature. The plan highlights a playful novelty in which all roles are performed by children, aligning with the studio’s reputation for lighthearted, crowd-pleasing films.
Charles Ray returns from a lengthy trip to New York and other cities after a busy schedule of interviews, dinners, and charity events. He views Calle from the Canadian side, meets dignitaries including Mayor Hylan, and works on a new photoplay “Brudge.” He attends the Army Navy game, visits Woolworth tower, and receives multiple receptions before heading toward Washington and a White House invite.
The Columbia Theatre displays a giant electric sign for the first time on Second Ave. The sign weighs many tons and features 240 lamps of 50 watts and 1,200 lamps of 10 watts, with a cam flashing system drawing 22,000 kilowatts. It is among the Pacific coast’s largest signs and creates a vivid display aligned with Seattle's famed electric marquees.
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