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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1921

Page

8

America's Sweetheart Deposed Norma Still Leads in Poll

A poll tracks female stars' popularity with Norma Talmadge leading over Mary Pickford, whose curls were removed to shift roles. Mish Pickford's director pushes Stella Maris style parts, while Meighan rises in overall popularity ahead of Ray and Hart. The survey lists Norma 205 and Mary Pickford as close rivals with others like Constance Talmadge among top contenders.

Mary Pickford Norma Talmadge Norma Mary Mish Pickford Stella Maris Charwoman Thomas Meighan Charlies Ray Bill Hart Meighan

Voting on Most Popular Stars Faces Open Call

A note invites readers to name their favorite male and female motion picture stars in the designated space and mail to the Motion Picture Editor of the Seattle Star. The item seeks public input on popularity rankings.

Seattle

Liberty Rowell Simpson in Godless Men and Prisoners of Love

The program lineup lists Liberty Rowell Simpson in Godless Men and William Christy Co Stealers, Isobel of The Trails End featuring James Oliver Corwood, The Cheater Reformer with William Russell, The Inner Voice by K Lincoln, and Blue Mountain Hawtey in Pood for Loan at Garden.

Liberty Rowell Simpson Clemmer William Christy Kanne M—Hetty Compson James Oliver Corwood Isobel Trails End William Russell K. Lincoln Inner Voice Blue Mou Lary Ge Hawtey

Is of The Trail's End featured at the Strand

A James Oll for is the Trail end drama on the whaler tale on board north of 53. Deanne paths protect wife honor. Deane escapes in a small rowboat after the captain falls insensible. Royal Mounted police pursue him as the plot unfolds.

Je Deane Royal Mounted Police James Oll- Curwood Isof Strand

Clemmers The Stealers theft tale by Robertsod Cole

Local notice names participants Robert Martin William Tooker and Walter Miller along with Myrtie Morse Ruth Dwyer and others in a cryptic listing. The fragment outlines a cast and possible involvement in a case titled Clemmers The Stealers with the surname Robertsod Cole appearing as a creator or party.

Robertsod-Cole Robert Martin Wm. Tooker Oo Martin Myrtie Morse Ruth Dwyer A Oumar’ Eeesagenss Walter Miller

Love Daring Girl Leads to Conflict at Coliseum

Betty Compson stars as Blanche Davis a girl with striking charm pursued by many admirers. After a clash with her father she leaves home and the plot follows her attempts to forge her own path in the world amid romantic entanglements.

Betty Compson Coliseum Miss Compson Blanche Davis

The Cheat Reformed at the Colonial Theatre

The tolling of a chapel bell signals a dramatic turning point in the William Fox photo play The Cheat Reformed. William Russell stars in a tense scene of imposture inside a church setting at the Colonial.

William Fox William Russell The Colonial

Lincoln Plays Central Role in The Inner Voice at Rex

E. K. Lincoln stars opposite Anita in The Wood Violet era and now appears in The Inner Voice a pellant film at Rex. The story follows a man’s spiritual reawakening through a pretty love plot amid the drama and romance of the picture.

E. K. Lincoln Anita Rex

Liberty News Highlights Local Events

Liberty News profiles a busy Saturday program at the Jensen and Von Herberg. It notes acts by Mayor Caldwell advancing Life Insurance Day proclamation, cornerstone laying for the Masonic Temple in Rainier Valley, and Jessie M. Lightfoot as the first woman deputy sheriff of King County.

Jensen & von Herberg Liberty M. Caldwell Masonic Temple Columbia Rainier Valley County of King Jessie M. Lightfoot

Connistonel Cousin? Talmadge Marital News

Connie's Hubby Constance Talmadge pictured with her husband John Pialogou a wealthy New York importer. They eloped to Greenwich Connecticut after a yearlong courtship that began at a New York social function. Pialogou was born in Constantinople to Greek parents.

Constance. Talmadge John Pialogou New York Greenwich Conn Pialogou Constantinople

Peripatetic Musician Darrell Foss Plays Studio Scenes

Darrell Foss, a versatile musician, performs daily at Gold Wyn studio in Gertrude Atherton's Dont Neglect Your Wife. He plays violin cornet mandolin banjo and solophone and entertains friends between scenes. He can play piano but avoids it for portability reasons.

Darrell Foss Goldwyn Gertrude Atherton

Grace Morse debuts ear revealing hair dress

Grace Morse, star of Burglar Proof with Bryant Washburn, releases La Nouveau coiffure a hair dress that partially reveals the ears. She comments Fashion favors ears and ends bobbed hair saying ears have been out long enough.

Grace Morse Bryant Washburn Miss Moree

Robert McKim Embraces Villain Roles in Films

Robert McKim, famed screen villain, says villains offer more pleasure for six reels while heroes suffer the end. He argues the seventh reel shifts advantage to the hero, making villain parts more desirable for performance and audience payoff.

Robert McKim Villin Ben Hampton Pictures Mr. McKim

Three Lois Weber Productions At Hollywood Studio

Lois Weber finished three new productions in her Hollywood studio. Married Strangers Whats Worth While and What Do Men Want feature Claire Windsor and Laula Calhern with Misa Weber directing. Calhern was a former legitimate star before joining the Weber studio. Windsor's beauty and charm earned her leading lady roles.

Lola Weber Piccure Hollywood Cal Misa Weber Claire Windsor Laula Calhern Calhern Estar Weber Studio Miss Windsor Miss Weber

Fatty Arbuckle Starts New Paramount Feature Three Miles Out

Rosco Fatty Arbuckle has returned to Hollywood and begun a new Paramount production directed by James Cruze. The project, titled Three Miles Out, is written by Frank Condon and promises Arbuckle a stellar leading role with strong potential for a standout performance.

Rosco Fatty’) Arbuckle Hollywood James Cruze Paramount Frank Condon Mr. Arbuckle

Local Picture Movement Gains Seattle Support

Seattle Motion Picture Society led by Ralph R Weetfall seeks 5000 memberships at 12 dollars each with a ten per person limit. The group plans incorporation as Washington Photoplay Corp to produce Northwest themed films including four feature photodramas first year with local industries as lumbering fl... shipping and mining. A three reel drama for American White Crown anti dope society is planned. war veterans back the effort.

Seattle Seattle Motion Picture Society Ralph R. Weetfall Washington Photoplay Corporation Northwest Pictures American White Crown Westfall

Hoot Gibson A Real Cowboy Star Of Western Films

Ed Golbeen known as Hoot Gibson has won fame as a genuine cowboy turned film star. Born on a Nebraska ranch near Tekamah, he has ridden horses since childhood and spent seven years in Universal Pictures making two reel action Westerns that appeal for their naturalness.

Toot) Golbeen Universal Pictures Hoot Tekamah Nebraska

Notable Cast to Support Barrymore in Jim the Penman

Intimate interest attaches to Lionel Barrymore's cast for Jim the Penman. The star is Maurice Barrymore's eldest son, with Doris Rankin in a key role and McKee Rankin's granddaughter Arthur Rankin as young Lord Drelincourt. Other familiar photo play names include Charles Coghlan, Anders Randolph, Ned Burton, Douglas McPherson and Gladys Lealie.

Lionel Barrymore Mckee Rankin Charles Coghlan Anders Randolph Ned Burton Douglas McPherson Gladys Lealie

Film City Receives 2000 Letters a Day

Universal City postoffice handles about 2000 letters daily addressed to the screen state there. Postmaster Seigler notes an average of 300 letters each day for actors connected with other companies. The city is not a general studio center but the property of the Universal Film Manufacturing Co mainly used for Universal productions.

Universal City United States Mia Suizzane Z Seigler Universal Film Manufacturing Co Universal

Dirigible Used in Filming Scenes for West Coast Production

Marshall Neilan used a dirigible bump to shoot large exterior battle scenes for Rob Hampton of Placer. Photographers and a sailor semaphore expert rode the blimp, guiding camera crews over five square miles as thousands of extras reenacted Custer’s Last Fight. Notable cast includes Gloria Swanson and Wanda Hawley.

Marshall Neilan Rob Hampton Placer Anilor

Mary Pickford Remains Timeless Child at 28

The famous Mary Pickford, famed for beloved youthful roles, is depicted in playful dress with a long gown and hat. The caption notes she will be 28 on April 11, 1921, while fans hope she never fully grows up.

Mary Pickford Mary

Not a Drum Was Heard reunites Novak and Neilan team

Pretty Jane Novak again signs with Neilan after success in The River's End. Jane Novak and star Charles Weat return to the Neilan Studio for Not a Drum Was Heard, adapted by Marion Fairfax from Ben Ames Williams.

Marshall Neilan Jane Novak Marion Fairfax Ben Ames Williams

Dorothy Dalton Filming In Far North At Port Henry

A miniature Alaskan trail city modeled after Dawson City was built at Port Henry New York by Paramount art and decoration for exterior scenes of The Teaser Dorothy Dalton's latest picture The company spent three weeks filming exteriors for this gripping Canadian Northwestern tale.

Dawson City Port Henry N. Y Art and Decoration Dorothy Dalton Paramount

Rogers in Story by Irvin S Cobb

Director Clarence Badger and actor Rogers near completion of Boys Will Be Boys based on Irvin S Cobb story. They will start on next film An Unwilling Hero from O Henry tale Whistling Dick's Christmas Stocking. Cast includes Molly Malone John Bowers Darrell Fest Larry Fisher Leo Willis Dick Johnson and Nick Cog ley.

Clarence Badger Wit Rogers O. Henry Whistling Dick Molly Malone John Bowers Darrell Fest Larry Fisher Leo Willis Dick Johnson Nick Cogley

Carey to Star in Original Western Film Role

Hollywood notes confirm Harry Carey will star in Everybody for Himmeelf after finishing his current picture tentatively titled If Only Jim. The story by Philip Miguel inspired the project written for Carey by George C Hull and directed by Jack Ford, who returns to Universal.

Harry Carey Jim Philip V. Mighel Himmeelf Carey George C. Hull Jack Ford Universal Ford

Movie Quizzes and Cast Notes From Early Studio Reports

Everett Montague Love stars in Nor ma Talmadge's Mak ing the Game with Harrison Ford as lead. Love, born in Calcutta in 1577, educated in England, stands 1 foot 1 inch with red hair and blue eyes. Mae and Marguerite Marth, Gert-Mildred Maresh, and Ygnacio Forester tie into studio gossip while extras rush to ballroom scenes. Wesley Barry in Dinty is set to appear with Katherine MacDonald. Ming Moore and Horta Swanson discuss baby photos.

Everett Montague Love Norma Talmadge Harrison Ford Mr. Love Calcutta India England Mies Gert Mildred Maresh Jeter Mae Marguerite Marth Ygnacio John Forester California Bet Extran Hheir Sweetie Wesley Barry Dinty Katherine MacDonald Wesley Ming Moore Horta Swanson

Not a Drum Was Heard Stars Wesley Barry with Shaved Head

Wesley Barry, known as a genial child star, plays a role in the Neilan production Not a Drum Was Heard that requires his head to be shaved. The young actor is seen with a shaved cranium as the film advances.

Weasley Barry Neilan Dinty Wesley Wealey Litte

You Can't Kill Love stars three leading players in Selz picture

Hedda Hopper and Betty Hilburn from Girt of the Sea and William B. Davidson head the cast for You Can't Kill Love the Selz production from Michael 4 Phillips story. Eugene O'Brien is filming in Miami Fla scenes for his latest vehicle Gilded Lives.

the Liberty Ben Williams Black 1 Red Pawl Selznick Michael 4 Phillips Hedda Hopper Betty Hilburn William B. Davidson Eugene O'Brien Miami Fla

Bouts of Broadway Film News and Cast Listings

A batch of 1920s style studio notices highlights Maurice Tourneur’s The Bait with Hope Hampton from The Tiger Lady stage play. It notes Monte Blue in Opie Read adapted Carolina mountains tale The J and Midsummer Madness from Cosmo Hamilton. Dorothy Dickson joins Piper, plus Olive Tell to lead in Wi Apart. Antonio Moreno’s Vitagraph project Sevens heads to the islands for a three year production break.

Maurice Tourneur Hope Hampton Sidney Toler Antonio Moreno An Islands

Anita Stewart Seeks Canadian Snow for Tornado Scenes

After real snow scenes fell short in Truckee California Anita Stewart plans to travel to Canada to shoot authentic blizzard atmosphere for her film The Tornado demanding convincing snowfall and rugged terrain.

Anita Stewart

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