Life and Shadows On Stage Fade Into Picture Lore
A collage of film world anecdotes from actors, studios, and fans. Notes on Mary Pickford sisters in law, Lottie Pickford, Miriam Cooper, and Fay Tincher reveal studio life and touring venues. Silly slang and a Broadway porter add color to late silent film culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Pickford
Ying
Santa Barbara
Mary Pickford
Pickford
Jack
Alice Joyce
Kalem Company
Andry Pickford
Joyce
Tom Moore
Wy Pickford
Owen Moore
Ttwo
Matt Moore
Theiversal Victor
Oppor
Mary Fuller
Tank Loomis
Grape Theatre
Bob
Keystone Sennett Redeemed by Energetic Producer Persona
Arnold Daly reviews Mack Sennett of Keystone as a powerhouse creator whose ten studios deliver nearly every Keystone comedy. Sennett mentors performers, tests jokes, and drives output while personally directing and writing many productions. A dramatic rescue tale highlights Thanhouser star Benham saving a dog from Long Island Sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moving Picture
Keyletone Company
Himalayas
Ceylon
Mack Sennett
Sennett
Moving Picture World
Keystone
Ghosts and moving pictures disrupt Szechuen display
A letter to Thomas H. Ince reports the first public screening of moving pictures in Szechuen China provoked a mob frenzy as locals accused foreign devils and spirits of the dead. Guns of native troops prevented bloodshed before audiences warmed to the films. Ince pictures were the first features shown there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Ince
Photoplay
Szechuen
China
Vang Tse
Szechnen
Ince
Ten Reels in Ten Days By Al H Christie Company
Al H Christie and his Nestor players returned from San Francisco with ten reels of comedy filmed in ten days. Scenes were shot around the fair grounds while the companies balanced work and exposition, then headed back to Universal City to continue at the home studios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al. H. Christie
Nestor Players
San Francisco
Fair Grounds
Altho
Universal City
Sid Chaplin Emerges as Noted Mutual Comedy Figure
Sid Chaplin and Cecile Arnold appear in Slim's Summerville Keystone Mutual program. Chaplin is described as a leading comedian on the Mutual network. The scene showcases his skill as a versatile performer and strong entertainer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Thompson
Thanhouser
Mutual
Thomdpson
Sid.chaplin
Cecile Arnold
Aon 'Slim’summervilie Keystone
Mutuall
Funmar
Sid Chaplin
Neystone
Mr. Chaplin
Amores sisters headline Majestic program closing tonight
The Amores sisters former French duo headline the final Majestic bill with two performances featuring elaborate Parisian costumes and stageact. Also on the lineup are Williams and Sterling in Sidelights, Manry B. Toomer & Co, musicians, and the two part shows plus further acts and a shift to living models from Maxim’s world famous paintings beginning tomorrow at the Majestic Grand and Plaza venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amores
Williams
Sterling
Manry
Tack
Cant. Auger
Captnger
Ray Monde
Chase Billinghany
Mor Hawles
Hawtes
Sheedadle
Van derbilt Cup Race At Panama Exposition
A San Francisco Panama exposition feature covers the Van derbilt Cup race with dramatic on track crashes and shots of the interior displays. The four part film documents high speed wrecks including Bob Burman at 70 mph and multiple collisions, highlighting sensational moments and the crowded audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Orr
Bob Burman
Maentie Turn Furtie
Barnes Oldtheid
Suspended Stolle Featured in Confusing Afternoon Incident
Fragmentary report describes a suspended figure named Stolle amid a bizarre sequence at a town location with unclear details. The text references a young person, a projection, and various disjointed actions including an act and a visit to a town, but specifics remain obscured by garbled OCR.
Fragmented OCR Notice From A Distant WV Town
Readable portions show scattered phrases about a date and location in West Virginia. Names and places are garbled, with references to possible events or notices but lacking clear action or context.
Vampire Theda Ramin Impresses in Local Play
A few weeks ago Theda Ramin played a vampire role in a local production and created a stir with her performance. The audience and cast members praised her strong presence and noted the impact on the show's reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theda Ramin
Dimmer for Pictures Used in Mazia Theatre
Manager J E B Gryant has purchased activimes for use in Mazia theatre. The instrument is used to illuminate or darken the house very gradually. It is seldom found in theatres outside vaudeville or legitimate attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. EB. Gryant
Activimes
Maza Theatre
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bia
Futhor
Motion Picture Theatre
Mary
Tom Mix
Western Plains
Eugenie Besserer
Selig Coast Studios
Bessie Barriscale
Reginald Barker
the S Teward
Crane Wilbur
Waterloo Screen
Pearl White
Pauline
Pathe Productions
Lubin
Toni Santschi
Miriam Ooper
Griffith
California Pictre
Viola Ailen
Anager Busby
Isanay
Xen
Lillian Gish
Griffith-Mutual
Sanrancisco
Dorothy
Sons Falls
Waterloo
Fay Tincher
Udlos
Migs Tincher
Comny
Uth
Frank Daniels
Ion
Vitagraph Studios
Aedy
Aara Kimball Young
Young
Lola
Younsz
James Young
Edward Kimball
Ressar
Arnold Daly
Keystone” Sennett
Harry
Carr
Pacific Coast
Wikeck
John J. McGowan
Nasyar
McGowan
Nhotomlar
Medlowsan
Sin
Tle
Karry Henhiam
Tohn Storm
Thanhousur Mutual
Histe
Long Island Sound
Mr. Benham
New Rachelle
Benham
Pathe
Graig Kennedy
Elaine
Hanaa
Hawley and Mawliey
Pye
iGland
Lesnorty
Heand
Poller
Wh Wit
Enereet
Flaza
Paramount
Rt. Stolle
Hanned" Yoetor
Simon
Tibet
Meiva
Gilly
Stolla
Hiehwian
Costella
Guus, Hrion
Ane
Tay
Tadler
Elihorn
Ewshoys
Somovie Merk
Dervaty
Cincinnati Tas
Crain
New York
Liberty Theatre
Cnty Grand Onere Viteen
Reid Unlouchiel
Axtstoua
Guinh
Hollywood Studios
Pati
Dorothy Glyh
Muti Abin
al, Gori, and HI Stock Co
Crystal Theatre Today
B”iograph
Alan Ihde
Louise Valu
Framkiin Itehie
Harhes Hhi Mailes
AQT Bunton
Bart Praag
Barney Oldfield
DePalma
Maestic Theatr
Fourth Street Bridge
Henry B. Toomer and Company
Williams & Sterling
Williams & Rankin
Maxim’s
Hawley & Hawley
Geo. Auger and Company
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