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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1920
Page
15
A brief note on Percy Marmont’s film career with Elsie, highlighting his work opposite top stars. A testimonial from Mrs. G Hyde of Home Michigan claims Foley Kidney Pills relieved her kidney discomfort and fatigue, restoring energy.
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to prepare Mentho Laxene at home with simple syrup. It claims pure, non narcotic cough relief for severe coughs, bronchitis, whooping cough, and throat tickle, promising quick relief and savings. It cites Mrs. M. L. Martin of Buffalo as a user who recovered in four days.
Elinor Glyn, famed author of Three Weeks, travels from New York to Hollywood California to write a starring vehicle for Gloria Swanson. Virginia Valli, popular as a leading lady, will be seen in The Plunger.
An old advertising claim promotes Notated Iron a genuine organic iron tablet to restore nerve power and blood quality. It asserts the product boosts energy with iron from spinach lentils and apples, warns against substitutes, and notes 4,000,000 users annually and the N. L. marking on each tablet.
Lavoptik eye wash blends witchhazel camphor and other ingredients for rapid eye strain relief. A customer described a restful feeling after one application and a young man and his mother reported clear benefits. The ad guarantees a small bottle to aid any weak inflamed eyes. Swift Drug Co. promotes the product.
Advice promotes vigorous exercise and sports to maintain energy and vitality in aging bodies. It discusses fatigue, dwindling vital forces, and the loss of strength as years press on. The piece urges renewed physical activity to combat weariness and promote health.
Lionel Barrymore stars in The Master Mind at the Coliseum with Ralph Kellan as DA in a tale of revenge and powerful influence. Also shows A Homespun Hero and The Chorus Girls Romance with Viola Dana, Gareth Hughes, and Mareeta Meadows. Strand features Earthbound and a tale of faith, betrayal, and revenge, plus Liber ty story of Eve de Merin and Richard Redell.
The article details the J Parker Read Jr Seattle Star scenario contest inviting new writers to submit brief story ideas by December 1. It highlights aims to surpass prior years with fresh screen plays and notes industry figures like C Gardner Sullivan pushing for new talent. It discusses Trumpet Island and Humoresque as current film attractions and urges entrants to study star Louies Glaum to tailor scripts.
The commercial world resounds with calls for new, different, and young ideas from photodrama producers. Register now with J. Parker Read Jr Seattle to answer the call and join the nation’s fourth largest industry.
Too much realism wounds Charlies Parrott a director of Mermaid Comedies as a gun explodes during filming of April Fool in Los Angeles. The weapon wired to a switchboard triggered by a prop man closing the switch while Parrott coached Lloyd Hamilton in a stunt.
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