News Notes From Movieland During Harding Era
A lively survey of early Hollywood happenings. Stars like Eugene OBrien, Texas Guinan, and Maurice Tourneur figure in political and film circles, with Madge Kennedy shifting to stage, Pearl White in a Berstein play, and Earthbound enjoying success. Will Rogers and others share personal hobbies, while Conway Tearle trains with Jack Demp fat. A snapshot of celebrity culture and industry chatter.
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Maurice Tourneur
Madge Kennedy
Pearl White
Bernestein
Fox
Owen Moore
London
Thomas H.ince
New York
Madelaine Traverse
Genevieve Berte
Franklyn Fartum
Oro
Day in Doxland Reveals Secret Boxer Career
A local feature notes Tearle, known as a boxing professional, had long kept his ring career concealed, a fact now disclosed amid city interest in his past athletic life.
Lytell Shines in The Right of Way at American Theatre
Bert Lytell headlines the motion picture The Right of Way by Sir Gilbert Packer, starring as Charley Steele. His performance last evening marks a dramatic peak in his career, combining cynicism and charisma to establish him among the era’s top screen stars.
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Sir Gilbert Packer
Bert Lytell
Charley Steele
Montreal
Mr. Lytel
Little Wanderer Star Bhirley Mason Sparks Fox Win
Fox forward Bhirley Mason delivered scoring punch as the Little Wanderer squad rallied for a win. Mason led with high field goals and free throws, showcasing sharp moves and fast breaks in the midseason clash.
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Little Wanderer
Bhirley Mason
Fox
Strand Theatre Presents The Little Wanderer Heroine
At the Strand last night Miss Mason starred in The Little Wanderer by Denison Clift. She portrayed a troupe of disguises from a drudge to a waiter to a hired companion and finally a sweet heart, with refined humor and romance throughout. Raymond McKee played the young lover under Howard M. Mitchell’s direction.
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Strand Theatre
Denison Clift
Miss Mason
Raymond McKeece
Capital
Howard M. Mitchell
Jes Call Me Jim staged by local colonial troupe
A colonial era production titled Jes Call Me Jim drew praise from audiences as the story moved viewers, including the narrator's wife who cried at its impact. The narrator recalls deciding to act after witnessing its emotional resonance.
Is Officer Fays Husband a Friend or Relation
The fragment mentions actress Fay Bainter and Lt Venable aboard ships in New York harbor and hints at a rumored engagement or friendship. It reports mixed statements about their relationship with Venable and Bainter, and references Jim Ropers and a Goldwyn picture. The text is garbled and offers no clear factual relation.
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Fay Bainter
Europe
Cam. Venaule
U. S.N
U. S
Ingraham
Olympic
New York Harbor
Wade
Venable
Miss Beintex
State Fair Opens Amid Anticipation Of Crowds
Thousands queued for the opening as gates swung at seven this morning. Crews finalized preparations, with hundreds of exhibits arranged and grounds cleaned in orderly fashion for the day.
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Colum Eet
A . Oh
Tdeneath Qourey
Goes After Melons Returns With Wife in Wallet Wager
Lorain report: William Steris of Park Clean Company 205 West Erie avenue won a $5 wager and a wife. He went to a fruit store on North Street and Broadway for watermelons, stopped at a restaurant, and returned with Harriet Bloom of Wilkes-Barre Pa whom he claimed as his wife within an hour. She will live with him at 205 West Title avenue.
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Nick Cogley
Rogers
Lorain
Wilam
Steris
West
Erie Avenue
Park Clear Company
Nc Lith Street
Broadway
Ster
Sterts
Big Year at the State Fair with Record Entries
The fair grounds showcase vastly more live stock, machinery, exhibitors, race horses, and amusements than before. Two main events daily are the night horse show at 7 p.m. and the children’s pageant. Tomorrow features presidential day with Cox and Franklin Roosevelt to speak after lunch. Entries total 80 for a 2:15 session split into two parts. overall entries reach 356 and premium awards total 115000, up from 85000 last year, with agriculture secretaries from other states planning to attend.
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Cox
Franklin D. Roosevalt
A.S. Watkins
Prohibition Party
State insurance fund to refund premiums in Ohio
Fragmented report notes a state insurance fund plan to return about 2.35 million dollars in credit premium, with reference to Ohio industries and a state mission. The text also mentions Sandusky events and a late morning pressure issue affecting local residents and a company repairing a malformed machine.
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Columbus
of Credit Premigna
Industria
Ohio
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