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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1923
Page
2
A memoranda note outlines an on screen adaptation titled The Christian by Tourneur with Sir Hall Caine involvement. Macdonald and Barry star in a procession of scenes drawn from the book, with actors reading from a prepared script and staged for Wednesday showings at the Hall Theatre under company direction.
A condensed portrait of Richard I of England, known as Richard the Lionheart, detailing his role in the Third Crusade, the capture of Cyprus, the sieges around Acre, and his political struggles including imprisonment. The piece notes his chivalric reputation, legends like Robin Hood, and how modern portrayals by actors such as Douglas Fairbanks have shaped his image.
The article notes Janckin Coogan’s rising popularity and success of a production titled Daddy. It mentions performances on Wednesday and Saturday, with crowds amused by humor and spectacle, including engaging tricks and lively audience reactions.
Sommie Walker headlines in a story framed as the Fourth Musketeer. The article notes Wikner as author of the piece and mentions his reputation as a prolific short story writer. It references a book collection and a series of syndicated baseball themed tales.
Anita Stewart headlines a two day engagement at the Palace Theatre in a society drama praised for sincerity and suspense. The Paramount feature delivers vivid acting and stagecraft, with director Nile employing effective tricks. The production opens with a WWI inspired story and notable cast including Warburton and Merry Campagna.
The Saturday Evening Past notes how a war correspondent drew on wartime experiences to craft Id Harmon in the Tet fers series. The character became a popular hero whose exploits brought wide amusement to the sporting fraternity and resonated with the American family.
A confusion of characters and schemes surfaces as Cyril Chadwick's Jyray and Pal Chal plot to block Lim from becoming Prime Minister. The tale weaves letters, a tentative romance with Feo, and a televised intrigue that hints at political ambition amid a labyrinth of names and invented events.
A damaged ad touts a 35 cent box of P D Q pest killer claiming it kills bed bugs roaches fleas and even their eggs without harming fabrics. It notes patent features and availability in sealed bottles and pharmacies with claims of long term effectiveness.
Fragmentary text hints at a divorcee Lola portrayed in a play about a novel China theme. A male lead escorts her under pretexts, suggesting a stage production with misdirection and evolving relationships. Details are sparse and characters unnamed.
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