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  Old-Fashioned Camille to Sin and Die Again – By Boyd Lewis (Oakland Tribune, 1932) Oakland Tribune, Volume 117, Number 108, 16 October 1932 Old-Fashioned Camille to Sin and Die Again Lillian Gish. Raymond Hackett, Red Divans in Dumas’ Revival for Blase N. Y. By BOYD LEWIS United Press Staff Correspondent NEW HAVEN. Conn., Oct. 13. – Delos A. Chappell, wealthy Denver business man who revived Dumas’ “Camille” for the Central City. Colo., Opera House, looked forward today to a Broadway opening despite the snickers with which New Haven greeted its Eastern premier last night. “I am hoping that New York will take Its ‘Camille’ straight,” he told the United Press. “I believe it should be taken not merely as a quaint revival of an outmoded play, but at its face value as a great work of art.” The Denver millionaire has surrounded Lillian Gish, Raymond Hackett and the other members of the cast with rich trappings, including a priceless music box, ancient red divans, frail French chairs, an...

  Lillian Gish in Griffith Masterpiece “The Lily And The Rose” (Santa Cruz Evening News, 1916) Santa Cruz Evening News, Volume 17, Number 114, 16 March 1916 Lillian Gish in Griffith Masterpiece Opens Tonight Lillian Gish As The Pretty Housewife In “The Lily And The Rose,” A New Triangle-Fine Arts Play That Has Attracted Unusual Attention. The Lily and The Rose (1915) – Lillian Gish The programs at the Jewel theater for the balance of this week are especially strong, featuring such stars as Lillian Gish, Wilfred Lucas (whose work in the Triangle play “Acquitted” is conceded to be the most marvelous piece of character acting before the public), Harold Lockwood and May Allison, and last but not least, the ever, popular, vivacious Lillian Walker, who will appear Sunday and Monday in the clever comedy-drama, “Green Stockings.” The Lily and The Rose (1915) – Lillian Gish Tonight, tomorrow afternoon and tomorrow night will witness the presentation of the D. W. Griffith drama of the heart,...

  Defy Perils of War to Get Scenes Shown in “The White Sister” (Santa Cruz Evening News, 1924) Santa Cruz Evening News, Volume 33, Number 107, 5 March 1924 Defy’ Perils of War To Get Scenes Shown In “The White Sister” One of the most exciting and dangerous locations ever used in the making of a motion picture was visited by Henry King’s production unit of “The White Sister,” the .Metro Inspiration special, opening a two day’s engagement at the New Santa Cruz theater, today, in which Lillian Gish stars. It was necessary to get some desert scenes, and in order to do this the company was forced to go to Algeria, where the natives were warring on the Italian government. Under military guard night and day, the actors were constantly in danger of being attacked by wild Mohammedan, fighters. As if to emphasize the danger, they were incurring, the actors and mechanical staff were treated to the sight of a troop of Italian cavalry bringing into Tripoli, the capital city, 500 prisoners who h...

  New Film for Lillian Gish (San Bernardino Sun, 1986) San Bernardino Sun, 2 September 1986 New Film for Lillian Gish MINNEAPOLIS – Lillian Gish is about to embark on her 106th movie in a career that began 84 years ago at age 5. During a weekend appearance for a tribute to her late actress sister Dorothy, Gish showed little wear and tear and was gracious, witty and enthusiastic. “She’s the more talented of the two of us,” the actress said of her sister, who died in 1968. “And I’m here to prove it.” Gish starts on location in Maine on Sept. 8 for a new film with Bette Davis. She was the weekend guest of the Society for Cinephiles, an organization for fans of early film. “I was put to work at the age of 5,” Gish said. “I never went to school. We were poor. We went to bed hungry sometimes, but we loved each other. I had a happy life.” The Gish girls made their leap to fame through D.W. Griffith, who signed them in 1912. Gish starred in his 1915 film “The Birth of a Nation.” Lindsay An...

  “La Boheme” at New Santa Cruz Excites Interest (Santa Cruz Evening News, 1926) Santa Cruz Evening News, Volume 39, Number 22, 27 December 1926 “La Boheme” at New Santa Cruz Excites Interest Music lovers as well as picture goers are awaiting with interest the opening of “La Boheme,” Lillian Gish latest starring vehicle, which comes this evening to the New Santa Cruz theater. Based on the story which inspired the famous opera, it presents the heroine of “The Birth of a Nation,” “Romola” and other famous plays in the role of “Miml,” tragic waif of the Paris Latin quarter, whose story is known and loved by millions. The role is said to be the most nearly perfect vehicle ever selected for Miss Gish’s wistful charm. A notable cast is seen in the new production, which King Vidor, master of “The Big Parade,” directed. John Gilbert is the romantic poet Rodolphe, and Renee Adoree plays the vivacious Musetta. Roy D’Arcy, Edward Everett Horton Gino Corrado, Karl Dane, George Hassell, Frank C...

  Lillian Gish in A New And Vivid Role (Blade Tribune, 1927) Blade Tribune, 20 December 1927 Lillian Gish in A New And Vivid Role Lillian Gish is playing a new Lillian Gish—and the secret is an odd one. Lillian Gish and Norman Kerry – promo – Annie Laurie The pensive and wistful heroine of “La Boheme,” “The Scarlet Letter” and other plays in which her fragile beauty appeals to the sympathies of an audience, is rather a gorgeous creature in her newest role in “Annie Laurie” Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s drama of the Scottish Highlands, playing at the Carlsbad Theatre, Wednesday and Thursday, December 21 and 22. She breathes the air of aristocracy in the gowns of a Scottish woman of title, and her entire aspect seems to have taken on a subtle change. The secret is—her hair. Lillian Gish is Annie Laurie Done up with a ribbon and curled into long ringlets, after the fashion of aristocratic women of Scotland, it gives her a patrician appearance that is imposing—but her wistful charm penetrates ...

  ‘Intolerance’ Film Slated At UCSC (Santa Cruz Sentinel, 1975) Santa Cruz Sentinel, Volume 119, Number 239, 10 October 1975 ‘Intolerance’ Film Slated At UCSC D.W. Griffith’s 1916 film “Intolerance”, the silent picture that became a benchmark in epic films, will be screened at the UCSC classroom building Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. The showing will celebrate Griffith’s 100th birthday and will be accompanied by veteran theater organist Chauncey Haines.’ The three-hour film intertwines four separate stories of suffering and injustice, and it is famous for a lavish Babylonian set. Featured players include Lillian Gish. The print being shown at UCSC is in perfect condition, according to programmer David Craig. Tickets at $2 will be available at the UCSC ticket office, the Santa Cruz. Box Office or at the door. Intolerance – Photo Gallery Back to Lillian Gish Home page