In the Movies Highlights and Industry Notes
A survey of early film topics covers Better Baby film at the Colonial and a new Screen club president election with King Baggot chosen and John Bunny withdraw. Mias Von Ottinger joins Universal to play heavies opposite Florence Lawrence. A storm of “atmosphere” in a Victor release ends with the director stung by a mosquito. The End of the Road is a two reeler. Kalem’s tango and dance films debut with Wallace McCutcheon and Joan Sawyer. Ypsilanti’s state normal college plans to use motion pictures in geography. Alice Joyce from Kalem voices a stance against stage kisses.
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Universal Company
Heavies
Victor
Florence Lawrence
Kalem Company
Wallace McCutcheon
Misa Joan Sawyer
Briscoe Lottie Leads with Nerve in Philadelphia
A vivid portrait of Briscoe Lottie, a fast-moving Philadelphia girl famed for tall men and beauty, starring in a sequence of vaudeville acts and film features across venues like What Oh you know and Melbourne. The listing highlights Pathe, Vitagraph, Kalem, Lubin, and Thanhouser offerings, with dramas, comedies, and scenic reels scheduled through Until Saturday Night and Tonight at the Olympian Yesler.
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Briscoe
Lottie
Philadelphia
Wallace Sticks Shoots Mother
In Los Angeles attorney general Webb issues an opinion that acting governor Trent Giov Wallace remains in power while conscious and in state, despite illness that confines him to a hospital. The report notes Wallace’s position defended as he regains strength. At MPHEREON Kan a shotgun accident kills Mrs George Post as her two year old son discharges it. The infant’s disturbance caused the weapon to discharge into the mother’s head. Canadian law treats British coins as legal tender.
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Seek Lost Cole San Francisco Afloat Rescue Effort Underway
Herman Bielsenco searched the bay bottom for 46 minutes at 100 feet and spoke with the surface by phone. He says he can reach 300 feet and will continue the search for the 2,000,000 Yout on the Rio Janeiro while the Rosery Flower Show attracts visitors at 1608 Becondav, Elliott 4241.
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San Francisco
Herman Bielsenco
Bay
Rio Janeiro
City Charter Amendment Seeks Salary Absence Rule
Councilman Petree proposes an amendment to the city charter to deny salaries to elective or appointive officials who are absent from the city for more than three days except on strictly business or regular holidays. If approved by the council, the measure goes to voters for ratification in March.
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