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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1915
Page
4
The Standard surveys current theatrical and amusements with focus on local attractions. It highlights notable shows and performances, noting standout stars and venues while keeping readers informed on schedules and ticket availability.
Week at Orpheumcuhing features Pantages Vaudeville headlined by The Lombarti Opera Co with William Farnum in The Broken Law and On Trial. Scheduled are Kathleen Williams and Ty Irone Power in Sweet Alyssum, plus Commencement eye and Six Peaches and a Pale acts.
Alhambra Hippodrome announces six vaudeville acts today with Paramount Travelorites and Pathe World, Teo Shaws nightly shows. Marguerite Clarke stars as The Prince and the Pauper plus Rich Quick Wallington on Sunday to Tuesday. Wednesday features Treasure Island Neal of the Navy and Jackie Saunders in The Beautiful Hand Tinted Feature The Hope Among the Briar. Thursday to Saturday presents Hippodrome Vaudeville with the Barmolan Musicians and Dancers and Carlyle Blackwell in Mr Grex of Monte Carlo. Curtain 7:30 and 9:15.
Sunday and Monday show Francis X Bushman with Nev Erly Bayn in Fennington's Choice a tale of a man who would come back. The program promises a rousing dramatic experience with strong character drama and suspense.
At The Isis The Ruling Mower a Treadway Star feature a Woman with Charlie Chaplin presented by Than Tonedale Operator Hiograph one reel drama Sunday and Monday The Luring Sighta Kalem four reel drama Hearst Selig Newnan Pictorial no 97 Itt Happened in Stakeville Comedy Tuesday and Wednesday Tiluan a Musband Vitagraph Sree refined comedy drama Western drama and The Bruta Force Biograph Zee drama Thursday Friday and Saturday West Wind Vitagraph I part drama Wine Women and Serg 24rt Es Sunday The Knave and the Habit Playing Horse top funny comedies
The Lyceum program lists "The Mystery of the Tape Room" and "Dr Mason's Temptation" a three reel drama and "Bread Society of Sacred Sausogrs" with two reel drama "The Gopher" starring Anna Little and "Elev en to One" plus "Mr First So Wrong" a two reel comedy. Shows run Sunday to Friday with multiple titles including "That Broken Coin" on Thursday and Friday.
The Rex Theatre schedules a week of films led by Chaplin in Mabel's Married Life with The Trey O' Hearta and two dramas this Sunday and Monday. Anna Fittle and Art Aroni star in a life of a movie actor, with George Orey in Doctor Jerry. Tuesday and Wednesday offer Pardoned, Harold Lockwood and May Milson drama, plus two food comedies. Thursday and Friday feature The Diamond from the Sky with Lot Wekford, The Warning two reel Mustang Western, and Deserted at the Auto.
In a fragmentary account, Edison is cited in discussing motion pictures and their potential to teach. The text reflects early thoughts on using moving pictures as a teaching tool, noting the challenge of fitting new technology into school instruction and the memory of instructional methods from years past.
The passage traces the development of motion picture projection from Edison’s era to a pivotal inventor named Power. It notes early limits in projection, the shift from stage to screen, and Power’s insight into cranks, shutters, and wheels. His persistence yields steady, clear pictures, establishing Power’s projectors as a standard method for “throwing pictures” onto the screen.
Anna Little Mustang Mutual portrays the feminine lead in a western film project for the Mutual program. The piece notes her Western roots, stage experience, and poised, expressive presence shaped by a life on prairie and screen.
Michard Carle gains notice for cleverness and pluck in The Tenderfoot and earns early recognition with prime acting in Ferris Hartman Opera company. Her first screen work with New York Motion Picture Corporation at Santa Monica showcased riding and portrayal of an Indian girl, boosting prominence. From Inceride she moved to Universal, then added laurels from further interpretations. She later joined the American company.
Crowds flock to see On Trial presented with the original Chicago cast at the Orpheum next Monday night. The play, written by Elmer Relzenstein, is noted for its backward narration and original plot development. Church officials eye motion pictures as a benefit to religious institutions, says Tyrohe Powers, noting better opportunities for actors in photodrama.
A dense survey notes UK and Irish labor shifts with child labor bans in mines under 18 and wage debates. It reports England and Canada wage trends, school attendance laws, and unions expanding to organize trades and support military production.<characters trimmed>
A fragmentary OCR item notes Chaplin in Mabel’s Blessed Life on the Rex program at V L SE. It recalls a garden lemonade barrel scene in a rustic old day setting. The dialogue shows a lemonade barrel frequented by a garden resident and a humorous exchange about thirst.
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