Stage and screen notes from early film era on actors and productions
A dense note on William H Tooker and Life Photo aristic company contracts, with mentions of David Belasco and Kawant Erlanger, and profiles of actors like Fred Perry and Hamilton-Revelle. It covers film adaptations, Edison and Universal releases, and upcoming productions with cast lists and exotic locations such as the Luray Caves Virginia and Capetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Tooker
Jem
Corporation
David Belasco
Kawant Erlanger
Lawrence Westbrook
Produceignbtrom
Tate Pholo Stratus
Mary Pickford to Net 200000 Next Year in Films
The noted actress Mary Pickford is reported to anticipate an income of 200000 dollars in the coming year from her movie work. Details from studio sources indicate continued high demand for her screen heroines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Pickford
The Flower of Faith and The Courtship of the Cooks
A historical notice previews two releases for tomorrow and next week. The two reeled melodrama The Flower of Faith stars Balth Johnson and Lamar Holimatong. A dolly farce The Courtship of the Cooks features Jos Ale Stevens William Wadsworth and Arthur Housman in principal roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Ee
Jay
Barrett Batsford
Rdison Company
Josale Stevens
William Wadsworth
Arthur Housman
Managing Director Also a Lawyer at New Era Producing
Joseph P. Brockerton Jr is described as managing director of Naw Era Producing Company Inc and a well known lawyer handling law and business for prominent New York corporations. He is also author of a former melodrama The House on the PB.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph P. Brockerton
Adele
Rea
New York
Musical Comedy at Hard Times Prices Draw Crowds
A two act musical comedy titled The Movie Girl features lively songs, handsome costumes, and a popular cast with an appealing chorus. The show promises affordable admission and a cheerful, bustling theater experience praised by audiences seeking light entertainment and laughter.
Herewith Aids Motion Picture Makers Telegram
A Telegram from the Sunday Telegram editor lists amusing and odd titled serials as examples of motion picture work, urging proper remittance by money order or certified check for the suggested items. The alphabetic list includes Accidents of Alice, Brave Battles of Bonny Bertha, Gapers of Currie, Doings of Dorothy, Escapades of Hioise, Festivities of Fedora, Gambols of Gertrude, Hilarities of Henriette, Idiosyncrasies of Ida, Jeopardies of Jennie, Kleptomania of Keturah, Lunacies of Lulu, Mysteries of Mirahda, Nimbleness of Nina, Oddities of Ophelia, Performances of Priscilla, Quests of Queenie, Yentalitions of Rosalli, Warnings of Winifred, Zealousness of Zenobis, and more.
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Productra
Sunday Telegram
Alice
Bonny-Bertha
Currie
Dorothy
Hioise
Fedora
Gertrude
Henriette
Ida
Jennie
Keturah
Lulu
Mirahda
Nina
Ophelia
Priscilla
Palace Players to Open Engagement With Strong Company
Palace theater will open Thursday December 9 with The House of Lies a modern drama mixed with clean comedy. Lead actress Melba Ginnton 18 and lead Frank Mayo join a renowned Poli stock company cast including Lucy Nell James Dunseith Earl Mayo and Fred Beaudoin in a well balanced lineup promising a high quality performance and daily moving pictures during the run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Mary, Mannering
Melba Ginnton
Stow
Lisblen
Shirley Rossmiore
Glad
Rose Stahl
Maysie Pepper
Frank Mayo
Poli
Springfield
Mass
Lucy Nell
James Dunseith Jave
Charles, Champlain Stock Company
Robinson Gound
Earl Mayo
Palace
Prank Mayo
Barrett Flyers
Fred Beaudoin
Wee Alos
Barrette
Whit
Palace Players
Prize Winning Film at Vitagraph Theater
The Vitagraph Theater offers New Year's week program featuring The Sins of the Mothers a five part drama produced by Ralph W Ince from Elaine Stemes prize winning script worth $1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vitagraph Theater
Vitagraph ‘tHheater
Ralph W. Ince
Elaine ‘Stéme
Sun
Notable Movie Director Claims Lively Stars Amid Praise
A fragmentary description credits Dr Calvert as director and highlights Frances Bushman Beverly and Ruth Stonehill as leading figures. It mentions Indian head imagery and a controversial substitute, in a fragmentary notice about film figures and production claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvert
Frances A ‘Bushman
Beverly
Americn
Ani
Ruth Stonehaliee
Cgatay
Woman in Glen Elks Hotel Suicide Attempt Fails
The condition of Mrs Will Free land who attempted suicide Friday evening by taking poison in her room in a Glen Elk hotel was still critical last night doctors said her recovery seemed doubtful. Prompt medical attention likely prevented the act from being completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Freeland
Glen Elk
Indians in German Letter Praises British Troops
German officer reports Indian troops fought bravely against British forces. He recalls contempt turning to respect as Indians, described as brown allies, charged with great vigor. He notes stiff resistance, heavy casualties, and close combat with bayonets and swords before reinforcements pushed them back.
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Prankfurterdettung
Britaain
King George awards Order of Merit to Sir John French
London December 25 The Associated Press reports that King George conferred the Order of Merit on Sir John French during his France trip. The honor, founded in 1908 for meritorious service in arts letters and science, has a limited annual quota and has recently included Viscount Kitchen er Lord Rayleigh Viscount Morley Admiral Sir BE Seymour Admiral Lord Fisher Earl of Prater Viscount Bryce Prov Henry Jackson Sir William Crookes Sir George Trevelyan Sir Edward Elgar Admiral Sir Arthur Wilson Sir Joseph Thomson Field Marshal Sir John French and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
George
John French
France
Lord Roberts
Viscount Kitchener
Lord Rayleigh
Viscount Morley
BE. Seymour
Lord Fisher
Earl of Prater
Viscount Bryce
Henry, Jackson
William Crookes
Mas Hardy
George ‘Trevelyan
Edward Elgar
Arthur Wilson
Joseph Thomson
Pield
John, French
Man of Man Correspondence From Associated Press
Fragmentary copy notes Lloyds of Man and British forces, with references to a conflict and territorial questions. It mentions associations and a claim of independence for the isle, though the text is garbled and incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prem Tlendon
Bagien
Lovemon
Ofan
Man
Isle of Man
Al Gods yield Minstrels at Robinson Grand theater
A retrospective featuring Bert Syer and fellow performers highlights the Al Gods Yield Minstrels. The program includes Duke Coffman, West Abey, Jack Kennedy, and others under Mert Swor. Ann Swinburne stars in a musical with Joseph Weber as manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veragie
Omedians
Bert Syer
Nedda
Thes Alseld
Strets
Jess
Toe Coffman
West Abey
Jack Kennedy
Mert Swor
Harry Young
Henri Nelser
Denny Ryan
Eddie Uhrig
Mr. Fisldv
Robinson Grand
Ann Swinburne
Joseph Weber
Victor “Herbert
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Satan Sanderson
Elizabeth
City
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Luray Caves
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George Kieine
du Barry
Leslie Carter
Stames
de Cease Brissio
Hamilton -Revelle
Comte Jean du Barrye
Campbel Gollun
Louis XV
Famous Players Film Company
Thas
Fred Perry
Redwood
Jim
Penman
Join Mason
South Africa
Edison Company
Cape Town
Table Mountain
Adderly Street
Henry Otto
Universal
A. Vietor
Terence O'Rourke
Ren. Kerrigan
J. Wartells
Betty
Sydney Ayres
Violet Mersereau
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Yona Salt
Royalty
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Shettry
Telegram
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Rosalli
Strome
Strong Company
Cleo-Madisi
Hgh Hongr
Order of Merit
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Nole
Danseuse
Yong Pai
Uae
Tess
Universala
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Rols
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Lewle
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Voles
Eneath
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Ayrie
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