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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1916
Page
15
Beatriz Michelena argues against overacting in film, urging naturalness on screen. She notes cameras reveal every gesture and facial expression, contrasts stage artificiality, and promises more on the topic in a forthcoming article in this series.
The Dublin born composer Victor Herbert rose to prominence as a cello player with the Court Orchestra and later the Metropolitan Orchestra in New York. He formed his own orchestra in 1904 and produced many operas and musical pieces, with The Princess Pat and The Red Mill among his famous works, and his latest The Prince of Put praised as a triumph awaiting local debut at Robinson Grand with full details to follow.
Winnifred Greenwood, an American Mutual star, has stretched her craft by portraying 4,800 distinct female characters. Each role demanded a unique personality, shaping a varied stage career within a few years.
Robert Dillon writes comedies for brother Jack to produce. From all reports both are doing well as their falanis mix into laugh faukers at Vogué Afutual.
Atin& Little, the popular American movie star of western pictures, plays a dance hall girl in Thy Awakening a two part drama soon to be released by Mutual.
Pierre Le May a Wall Street broker turned film actor after the five year panic is now a full fledged screen artist. He has been engaged by Popular Plays and Players to appear in the Metro wonderplay Playing with Fire alongside star Mme Petrovata.
Percy Pembroke debuts as a leading man in Helen Pictures by Kalem Company. The railroad peril drama features daring encounters as players navigate risky situations, a hallmark of the Hazards of Helen franchise.
Louise Bates, featured as the Walataff Girl, appears as the heavy Jead in The Water Devil, a Thanhouser Mutual production deluxe edition. Her screen debut followed her primadon role in The Passing Show in Winter Garden New York, when Thanhouser offered her the lead.
New Kalem May, Harry Minards and other top Kalem figures depart or shift roles as the studio reorganizes to direct a new comedy project for Tears company. Under the direction of Wile tiany Bomndine, speculation grows about the production’s future and casting.
In Kentucky early April, George Sweezers faces trial as a member of the so called Possuty Hunters or Amalgamated Order of the World. Witnesses describe an oath taken at an altar with pistols and a rope halter, promising obedience and secrecy. The lodge reportedly operated in Butler and Minbienberg counties with cases moved to Warren county.
Mrs Mary Ingenhutt of 2002 Marshall Street Northeast marks her 192d birthday on March 20. A spry, sharp centenarian with a lifelong garden, she speaks of simple foods, love of flowers, and watching plants grow. She recalls early Minneapolis days since Civil War era 1868 and notes faith, family, long life, and reluctance to chase changing times.
The motion picture director faced trouble casting scenes about a woman's restraint. He urged the actress to end a kiss while claiming it was not taken from any alien tale. The crew discussed the difficulty of filming a sensitive moment.
Margaret Thompson dominates popular screen attention as the Tality Tu genie role attracts Mutual followers and strong support from fans, while Domino connections boost her visibility in ongoing showbiz chatter across the city.
Fragmentary OCR describes a reproduction village on San Clemente Island for a Biograph production titled Eleates featuring Viola Smith. Included are Mas Binlch Claire McDowell Jack Mullhall and Tack Duliiell as cast, living the life depicted in the film.
Ellenboro April 1 Many society events mark the week in Ellengoro as residents note numerous gatherings. Mrs Josaph Gallaher Pawson hosted a birthday open house at her large old home on The Mike with guests enjoying refreshments. A Dawnson birthday shower followed. Mrs James Minnie Underwood entertained on her twenty fourth birthday with an evening of sociability and refreshments. Aye Homose Adds Corbin celebrated a twenty first birthday with a birthday shower and refreshments. Vinkie Sinter Minn Gertrude Boohon visited Mrs Harry C. Miller in Marianna. Atti Meeting: Mrs We W Thudner and Mrs Howard Mallory returned from Parkersburg after attending a wedding. Third Alarm meeting called to order by L A Arnold and Miss Winui of Saratora Wynhun. Westfall retirement noted as William A. J. Westfall retired from Parkersburg. Mrs Lourainy Corbin returned from Parkersburg visit. Attend Meeting: Parish from Robito county joined the State Republican Executive Committee in Parkersburg.
The season shifts under John Cort with multiple Shubert productions headed to Atlantic City and early April openings. Cast changes include Ebe, Marguerite Numara, Sally Will, and Arno, while actors Walker Whiteide and William Illetio discuss tours and London runs. Local industry notes cover theater management, new organs, real estate, oil ventures, and personnel shifts across Cairo, Pennsboro, and nearby towns.
U Cooper Clifte resumes Metro program support for Miss Barrymore in The Kiss of Hate. The feature deals with persecution of Jews in Russia and follows his earlier role in The Final Judgment.
Ernest Maupain, recognized as a top character actor, is cast to support William Gillette in a new production of The Man Who Came Back. His anticipated performance in Basanay's forthcoming show should bolster the reputation he has built.
Pearl Shepherd a Bronx schoolgirl aged 17 has been awarded a permanent role with Thanhonasi Mutual stock company after judges at the Screen Club ball at Madison Square Garden declared her the most beautiful girl in New York. She will soon star in a real life picture currently in preparation.
Catherine Calhoun of a famous southern family is engaged by Metro to appear in Playing with Fires, a five act feature by Popular Players for the Metro program and Mimo. Petrova will star in the emotional leading role.
New York theatergoers may next season see The Stepping Stone a Triangle Ray Bee feature starring Frank Keenan and Mery Boland. Producer Thomas F Inch who holds the dramatic rights reports offers from an eastern theatrical syndicate.
For the first time in cinema history a photoplay will offer both happy and tragic endings shown to exhibitors on April 3. Pallas Pictures releases Lenore Ulrich in The Heart of Paula with Spadatan expected to choose the ending best suited to the audience.
A playful notice features Carol Halfoway and a cast including Dick Rosson and John Sheshan in a melodrama style warning youths to avoid angry words and schemes. The text satirically lampoons jealousy plots and legal figures while urging restraint and prudence among young readers.
An elderly Mexican woman, aged 96, reacts to an unexpected photograph taken by Atty years earlier. She jokes about vanity and recalls a brief surprise moment when she was approached by Gust Siel of the Anthony Commercial Club as she prepared to garden. She speaks of hope for life and long years ahead.
Historical report details the first Congress of Women in Yucatan on April 1. More than 700 delegates from town and rural communities gathered to discuss education, uplift plans, club formation, and the push to establish schools in remote localities. Local farmers’ meeting featured talks by County Agent De Ap Richardson and others, highlighting progress and future outreach.
Universal first reports of Mary Fuller leading a major adaptation of The Shuntraed from Lane Tracy Te Wi Karrighi in collaboration with Leis Wilboit Mauda Sec unit Bertram Gresaty. Filming set to begin in coming months with Universal Director tila' inrnae overseeing production.
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