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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
8
Cecil B De Mille argues authenticity on set drives performance and value. He notes that convincing surroundings like genuine rich rugs can provide the right mood for actors and audience, justifying high costs when returns offset expenditures on Paramount's Triumph at Nixon Theatre.
Lloyd Hughes reveals how extreme cold at Truckee California caused axes to shatter during a scene in Judgement of the Storm at the Palace Theatre. Director Del Andrews and supporting actor George Hackathorn discuss brittle metal and the chilly effects seen in liquid air experiments.
The Academy of French Artists and Author asks Universal to keep The Hunchback of Notre Dame sets intact for six months to allow a pilgrimage by Hugo era enthusiasts. Carl Laemmle's cabined decision awaits Paris meetings as the Colonial opens a four day run. The Sam Wood production stars Miss Swanson with Ralph Graves and a strong supporting cast.
In a plains roundup Jim Bart a line rider on the Two Bar Z Ranch chased a leader of a herd of wild horses. His lariat snagged and the rope gave way as the wild horse doubled back. Bart was dragged in the saddle a distance before release and suffered only a severe shaking up. The incident is part of the western drama Riders At Night showing today at the Maryland Theatre.
Gloria Swanson stars in Prodigal Daughters at the Palace theatre next Wednesday, Paramount presented as the feature. The edition notes the strong flapper picture as the main attraction.
Bridgeport notes Mrs Mary Stouffer aged lady recovering from illness. William Smith and daughters Etta and Mabel visited Smithsburg area. Several families including Nelson Rowe Earl Beard and son Jack visited Steck Shank and Anna Shank. Other visits include Zentmyer Greencastle family Beck Beck Hagerstown and Spielman relations.
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