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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1921
Page
8
A garbled OCR fragment lists several names and bookish phrases including Charles Ray, Adebe Daniele, and Sue Vite Dane. It mentions two weeks with pay and a tale of two series, but little coherent context or identifiable event.
Mickey Film Corporation presents The Girl From the Marsh a film adaptation by Selma Lagerlof the Swedish Nobel laureate in literature. The production is billed as a strong appealing feature as part of the Winter run program.
Charlie Ray stars as a mill worker named Steele in Scrap Iron at the Liberty. He enters a boxing match against Battling to raise funds for his invalid relative, aiming to earn money and improve their care.
The Strand presents The Woman God Changed a Paramount picture featuring Henry Bedsey Lillian Walker. A law man falls for a dancer he is sent to arrest after she flees and she shoots and kills Alastair De Vries, a wealthy man.
The Breaking Point screens at the Colonial featuring Beanie Barriscale Roth Marshall and Joseph Dowling. The plot follows a dissipated man drawn to a virtuous woman before Fate gives him his just deserts.
Rex presents Cold Steel starring Binor Weir as Steele Weir a fearless construction engineer known as Cold Steel. He loves the daughter of a foe and overcomes the father's opposition to win her, driving the drama in this Robertson-Cole release with Janet Hosmer Kathleen Clifford Ed Sorenson Stanhope Wheatcroft and Mary Johnson in supporting roles.
American critics ascribe film strength to the star system while praising Germany for strong acting led by principals. They note England trails due to a lack of stars, with the Times reviewer predicting British revival upon discovering a Mary Pickford and similar talents.
Live Wire Arry Sigmond a popular young man on Film Row was appointed manager of the Northwest territory for Associated Producers Inc. He began distributing in 1920 as assistant manager at Vitagraph Seattle and held that post until now. Previously he helped organize the Northwest Film Board of Trade and served three years as its general counsel.
Diana Deer, 17, a New York society figure, quits debutante life after reading of Mrs. Lydig Hoyt in movies. She appears in Pathe serial Hurricane Hutch under director notes. George Ade to write subtitles for The Lotus Eater with John Barrymore and Colleen Moore. Sam DeCrasse appears in Courage and Slippy McGee.
Four royal princesses attended the premiere showing of Pollyanna in London cinema. The event drew headlines as the royal party watched the beloved film, boosting public interest in the production.
Daisy Henry visits a late rehearsal of the Coliseum orchestra led by conductor Arthur Kay. Jensen & Von Herberg employ Kay, formerly with the Boston Symphony and Victor Herbert, as cello virtuoso and master of the ensemble. The Seattle Sunday concerts showcase the orchestra’s warm tone and precise, athletic rehearsal style.
Vivian Martin dominates Broadway at the Shubert Theatre in Just Married, delivering multiple performances in one day and earning soaring popularity. Her screen persona expands as she advances on stage and in upcoming Goldwyn film Pardon My French is set for release.
Ruth Roland and three company members form a quartet to provide music for the Hal Roach studio serial sets. The group features Roland as soprano, Virginia Ainsworth as contralto, Earl Metcalf as tenor, and Marty Girard as coach and organist. Girard has written the incidental music and will score the serial on release.
Dorothy Phillips star of Man Woman and Marriage will wear many gowns in Allen Holubar's next First National release. While in New York she purchased a magnificent wardrobe to cover her costumes for two forthcoming stellar roles.
Florida actress Kingsley has played character parts and sweet old mother roles in several productions. She acted opposite Eugene O'Brien in Is Life Worth Living and Clay Dollars, and supported Conway Tearle in Masquerade.
Charles Ray resumes filming after completing The Barnstormer at First National. He plans a new project with a theme entirely different from his prior roles and promises not to repeat the same type of story.
Scenario writers predict a shift in film style with more serious photo drama and satire in comedies. Anita Laos and John Emerson say audiences tire of saccharine romance and demand substantive heroes. Profits from Mary Pickford photos benefit The Good Cheer Fund for orphaned and disabled children.
St John Ervine lauds Charlie Chaplin in The Living Age calling him a great comedian like a trusting child and noting his humor stems from failure to cope with a complex world. He admires Chaplin's ability to illuminate puzzles philosophers struggle with through his conduct.
Priscilla Dean has recovered from a heavy cold contracted on location in the damp Oregon woods and resumes work on the Universal feature Conflict. The film is directed by Stuart Paton Herbert Rawlinson Edward Connelly and Lawrence Shumway and will star Dean in a dynamic lumber camp saga serialized in Red Book Magazine.
William Desmond forms his own company housed at Robert Brunton Studios and aims to produce four features annually. His first independent project is Fightin Mad by H. H. Loan, starring Virginia Brown Faire Rosemary Theby and Donna Pawn.
Pauline Frederick notes the film actress must stay ahead of fashion as films travel worldwide and may be shown a year after production. She says keeping well dressed is harder for screen stars than for stage stars due to global distribution.
Marshall Neilan acquires Donn Byrne novel The Stranger's Banquet and plans a screen collaboration with Byrne. The two Irish lads Micky and Donnie are described as a fine duosupplyin g the project with enthusiasm.
Betty Blythe, famed actress, is identified as the niece of Sam G. Blythe, the well known political writer, linking two prominent figures in film and politics.
David M. Hartford hosts a dog friendly filming event where 105 dogs are patted on the head. The animals appear in The Golden Snare, an outdoor adventure being produced on a large scale for Associated First National Pictures, Inc.
Dramatic critic Burns Mantle will write subtitles for Norma Talmadge pictures enabling critics to critique a critic, in effect turning the critic’s lens on the art and its discourse.
The total seating capacity across U S movie theatres stands at 13.5 million. The figure reflects nationwide cinema infrastructure and potential audience reach, with no specific companies or venues cited.
The Liberty shows motion pictures of Seattle news events this Saturday at 11. The film includes three Seattle girls hiking to Los Angeles and a sociability bicycle ride by boys. Wide Awake the baby elephant appears during a dress fitting downtown. A Woodland Park girls picnic and the Forestry Building rose show at the University of Washington campus are also depicted.
Robert Ellis a Selznick director and versatile actor steps in as a pinch hitter while Owen Moore recovers. He recently starred opposite Elaine Hammerstein in Handcuffs and Kisses and now supports Niles Welsh in Miss Hammerstein's new production Remorse.
Hugh Wiley's Satevepost tale Hop moves into Marshall Nellan's Bits of Life with Lon Chaney set for a key role. The pairing signals a combined late career spotlight for the famed actor and a fresh avenue for the satirical fiction.
Otto Lederer made his stage debut at age eight in the boys chorus of Carmen at the Prague opera house. He later became known for his heavy role in the Ruth Roland series.
Margaret Boyle wins the first prize of 10 dollars with her entry at 3612 Wallingford. Second prize goes to Mary ML Telford of 9156 Rainier Ave for 5 dollars. Other winners include Mabel Shrader, Eile Jameeron, and many Seattle area entrants. prizes may be collected at The Star office after Monday.
Eugene O'Brien will have Dwyer as his leading woman in Dollars, the Selznick picture he is finishing. Winifred, previously his support in Is Worth Living, returns with Conway Tearle in Love's Quixotic Querade.
Average annual per person spending is seven dollars while theaters process about two million dollars daily. Internal data show total admissions revenue around seven hundred sixty seven million dollars yearly and average film production cost about one hundred forty thousand dollars last year. Doris Kenyon plans to support Gate Way Tearle in his next project.
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