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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1923
Page
3
A big afternoon turnout filled the Colonial Theatre yesterday as residents gathered to view war films. The crowd remained seated for long stretches and some attendees were turned away due to limited capacity.
A wartime panorama displayed under Elyria Post 1079 VFW auspices features U S Signal Corps war footage. It includes German U boat and Allied battles scenes Cantigny Chateau Thierry St Mihiel Argonne and tank actions with other scenes. A Charlie Chaplin comedy rounds out the program and repeats today and tomorrow. A Lorain county yard scene shows a son’s sacrifice in a separate glimpse.
A dramatic performance depicting battle scenes drew a large audience including ninety Chronicle-Telegram newsboys, the G. A. R and W. A. C. Honor guests witnessed the production while a gold star mother fainted recalling a son apparently killed. Some attendees planned to return for another viewing over the next two days.
Martha Mansfield of Mansfield Ohio died in a fire. She was to appear in The Leavenworth Case at the Grand Theatre, one of her final film appearances. The article notes her recent prominence and upcoming screenings before the incident.
A woman in San Antonio died after her dress was ignited by a cigarette while waiting to take part in a productin of a theater item. She suffered severe burns and passed away shortly after the incident.
Powder River, the Signal Corps war picture showing Cantigny and other battles, is praised as faithful. Grand showcases The Leavenworth Mystery about a murder and cover up, with exciting chase scenes. Dreamland screens When the Clouds Rot with Douglas Fairbanks and two comedies including The Fake Alarm.
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