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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1921

Page

6

Liberty Stewart Edward White's The Killer on today’s bill

The program features Liberty Stewart Edward White’s The Killer and a sequence of short features. Also listed are Oh Lady Lady starring Nasuka Nubed and Cecil DeMille’s Forbidden Prestige with Fairbanks under Strand.

Liberty Stewart Edward White Blur Mousa Nebe Deniel Clemmer Douglas Fairbanks Net Colishum Cecil de Mille Eorge Artes Eve Novak Re—Maarice Tournear Florence Dorothy Deltes Harrison Ford Bebe Daniels Agnes Ayres de Mille Coliseum the Devil Strand the Nuts Clemmer Eva Novak the Colonial Claire Adams Killer

Notable Stage Star George Arliss Faces The Devil

The Strand lists Arliss among six top American stage character actors likely to be named, noting his 15 to 20 year presence in the U S and his recent move into motion pictures as a major event. He plays Dr Muller in The Devil, a role described as portraying a man who finds delight in disturbing life and happiness.

George Arliss Arliss Dr. Muller Ariias

Killer" story brought to screen at Liberty theater

Stewart Edward White's The Killer is adapted for screen starring Frank Campeau as Henry Hooper. The tale unfolds on an Arizona border ranch, portraying a cruel bully in a gripping drama at the Liberty.

Stewart Edward White Liberty Frank Campeau Henry Hooper Arizona

Forbidden Fruit at Coliseum Invites Cinderella Tale

Cecil B De Mille presents Forbidden Fruit at the Coliseum weaving a Cinderella like plot. Mary Maddock, a poor seamstress, marries a wealthy suitor and finds wealth and happiness with her Prince Charming. The film is praised as entertaining and artistic.

Cecil de Mille Coliseum Cinderella Mary Maddock Worthyrees Prince Charming

John Henry Jr the Sennett Starlet joins Mack Sennett

John Henry Jr also known as Don Marion Davis becomes a Sennett starlet after a test contract. His uncle Billy Armstrong, London Music Hall artist, helped connect the boy to Bennett studios and the screen career. The signing followed Mrs. Davis consent and a formal test.

John Henry, Jr Sennett Don Marion Davis Mack Bennett

Wheeler Oakman in The Halfbreed on screen

Wheeler Oakman works on the screen version of The Halfbreed taking the title role. The Oliver Motorseco production backs his role with strong expectation. Oakman recently starred in Outside the Law opposite Priscilla Dean and appears as Peck’s Bad Boy with Jackie Coogan.

Wheeler Oakman Oakman Oliver Motorseco Irving Lesser Priscilla Dean Peck Bad Boy Jackie Coogan

Marjorie Daw Casts as Love in Exxperience

Marjorie Daw selected to play Love opposite Richard Barthelmess in Exxperience George W Hobart’s spectacular play to be filmed for Paramount by George Fitzmaurice Daw came to New York from California after starring in several big productions for this part Youth will be played by Richard Barthelmess in the studio project

Marjorie Daw Love George W. Hobart George Fitzmaurice Paramount Miss Daw New York California Richard Barthelmess

Ethel Clayton to Star in The Almighty Dollar

Lasky studio announces William D Taylor's next Paramount production The Almighty Dollar with an original Cosmo Hamilton story. Ethel Clayton will star in the film to begin work in a few days while she finishes Sham directed by Hefron.

Lasky Wiliam D. Taylor Paramount Cosmo Hamilton Ethel Clayton Miss Clayton Douglas Doty Elmer Harria Geraldine Bonner Thomas Heffron

Imported Films Sold at Auction Sparks Producer Protest

American producers protest the auction sale of 171 unclaimed imported film reels advertised by New York customs. They argue it violates standard practice of leasing films and jeopardizes their business.

New York

Movi Quizlets and Star Profiles from Early Screen Era

In cooperation with Associated First National Pictures, items note Gloria Swansen’s upcoming starring vehicle The Great Moment and describe personal details of film figures J K Sembern Phyllie-Charles Ray, Maude Marie Osborn Marjorie Daw Georgia, and Conrad Nagel. It mentions marriages children and physical traits including Nagel’s baby daughter.

Ann Littl Gloria Swansen Lasky Mia J. K. Sembern

Edward Hearn Joins Ruth Roland In The Avenging Arrow

Edward Hearn, Dayton Washington native, rises as Ruth Roland's leads in Patho serial The Avenging Arrow. His career spans vaudeville in Los Angeles, juvenile roles in Daredevil Jack, and leading man work for Irvin Willat's Down Home before joining Roland's production. Houdini forms his own film company.

Edward Hearn Ruth Roland Dayton Wash Mr. Hearn Los Angeles Jack Dempery Pathe Jack Irvin Willat

U W Boat Crew at Liberty News Preview

The Jensen and Von Herberg News shows Saturday at the Liberty theatre an inspection of reserve officers trainees by Col. M. M. Falla at the University of Washington. It covers final UW boat crew training on Lake Washington before racing California and includes nursery stock transplanting and safety work near Seattle public playgrounds.

Jensen & von Herberg News Liberty Theatre

Lions in Pearl White film with cirque stars

The lions Jimmy and Beauty with their three cubs play key roles in a new Pearl White picture for William Fox. Filming took place in Bermuda where Jimmy attacked Mies White, but was stopped by trainer Harry Beckwith.

Jimmy Beauty Pearl White William Fox Bermuda Mies White Harry Beckwith

O Brien with Two Leading Ladies at Fort Lee Screening

Eugene O Brien will have two leading ladies in his new photoplay William P. Parte directs in Fort Lee New Jersey Martha Mane field rises as a Selznick star and Katherine Perry, known for supporting Owen Moore, also appears in a prominent role.

Eugene O'Birien William P. &. Parte Fort Lee N. J Martha Manefield Selznick Katherine Perry Owen Moore

Irene Castle Plans Four Movies for Hodkinson Era

Irene Castle, famed for fashion on screen, will begin work on four Hodkinson released films. She followed her first husband Ver non Castile to an early death in a 1918 airplane crash. Her second husband, Robert Treman of Ithaca New York, was an aviation captain. They married May 3 1919. Norman Talmadge used to bear that title until Irene returned to prominence.

Trene Castle Hodkinson Vernon Castile Robert Treman Ithaca N. Y Irene Castle Norma Talmadge Irene

Reel Goss Love Never Dies in King Vidor's Next

Film notes indicate King Vidor will produce Love Never Dies with Ralph Lewis and Milton in Pauline Frederick's upcoming project. Marion Davies is filming Tiride's Play, edited for release. Edward Hearn stars with Ruth Roland in The Avenging Arrow thriller in San Antonio cinema plans.

Vidor Ralph Lewis Milton @ille Pauline Frederick Tiride Marion Davies

Talmadges Sign With Lucien Lelong For Paris Fashion Line

Norma and Constance Talmadge sign a contract with Paris couturier Lucien Lelong to receive several models yearly, with watercolor sketches and fabrics submitted to them. The sisters will showcase Paris styles in America, with Norma as fashion editor illustrating topics.

Norma Constance Talmadge Lucien Lelong Paris Place de la Madeleine America Talmadge Talmadges Laiong Talmadge Sisters Photoplay Magazine Lucile Porgy Hoyt New York

Courtenay Foote Shines In The Passion Plower Cast

Courtenay Foote, set to appear with Norma Talmadge in Jacinto Mente’s The Passion Plower, directed by Herbert Brenon, showcases notable talent. A New York Water Color Club member, she has exhibited decorative panels and portraits over the years.

Courtenay Foote Norma Talmadge Jacinto Mente Herbert Brenon Ile New York Water Color Club

Bebe A Dallas Native With Stage to Screen Rise

Bebe born in Dallas Texas began stage work in a Los Angeles convent and joined Burbank and Belasco stock troupes. She later led Kolin-Pathé comedies, joined Famous Players, starred in Everywoman and Why Change Your Wife, now Realart star at Blue Mouse in Oh Lady Lady. She stands six feet four, weighs 122 pounds, with black hair and dark eyes, and is not married.

Bebe Dallas Texas Los Angeles Burbank Belasco Flrst Kolin- Pathe Famous Players Realart Blue Mouse

Dorothy Dalton Picture Retitled The Idol of the North

The Dor othy Dalton film finished at the Long Island studio has been retitled The Idol of the North from The Teaser Directed by Dr William Neill Dalton returns to a Western mining camp heroine role reminiscent of The Flame of the Yukon and Plateup Sal both directed by Neill The change emphasizes her famed screen persona revived after a two year absence.

Dorothy Dalton Long Island Wiliam Neill Miss Dalton Yukon

Eileen Percy Introduced to Movies by Elsie Janis

Elsie Janis introduces Eileen Percy to the film world and to Doug Fairbanks who hires Percy as leading woman in six of his pictures. The collaboration marks Percy’s rise in early cinema with Fairbanks as a key champion.

Eileen Percy Elsie Janis Elsie Eileen Doug Fairbanks Doug

Real Magician Selected for Merlin in King Arthur Film

William V. Mong was chosen to play Merlin in the Fox special A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court. The article notes his long hobby of magic, close ties with famed magicians Hermann and Keller, and a large private collection on legerdemain.

William V. Mong Merlin William Fox Connecticut Wood Cal Mong United States India

Vitagraph Chief Arrives in California for Big 1921 Films

Albert E. Smith president of the Vitagraph Company arrives in California from New York to oversee two planned 1921 productions Flowers of the North and The Son of Wallingford. James Oliver Davis-Smith is to adapt the Flowers of the North novel and directs Courage of Marge O'Doone. Curwood previously produced.

Albert E. Smith Vitagraph Company California New York Vitagraph Son of Wallingford James Oliver David Smith Marge O’doone Curwood

Barrie to Visit America for Peter Pan Filming

Sir James M Barrie will visit the United States in July to supervise filming of Peter Pan at Paramount Pictures Hollywood, announced by Jesse L Lasky of the Famous Players Lasky Corporation. The note cites 17 000 movie theatres nationwide.

James M. Barrie T& America Jesse L. Lasky Famous Player#Lasky Corporation Hollywood Paramount

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