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- Das Theater Magazine, June 1, 1912 -
- June 01, 1912
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Das Theater Magazine, June 1, 1912
- Black Gold: A Thrilling Epic of the Oil Fields, 1928 - In the early 20th century, some independent film studios produced motion pictures for the African American market. Films made by these studios featured all-Black casts and provided actors with positive, non-stereotypical roles. Norman Studios, a white-owned company in Jacksonville, Florida, made several such films during the 1920s. This lobby card advertises its 1928 production of the film <em>Black Gold</em>.
- 1928
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Black Gold: A Thrilling Epic of the Oil Fields, 1928
In the early 20th century, some independent film studios produced motion pictures for the African American market. Films made by these studios featured all-Black casts and provided actors with positive, non-stereotypical roles. Norman Studios, a white-owned company in Jacksonville, Florida, made several such films during the 1920s. This lobby card advertises its 1928 production of the film Black Gold.
- "Photoplay" Magazine for April 1935 - From the beginning of the movie business, Americans wanted to know about the movies and their stars. <EM>Photoplay</EM> was one of the first movie fan magazines. For nearly seventy years -- from 1911 to 1980 -- this publication provided fans with updates on the film industry, the going-ons in Hollywood and glimpses into the lives of the stars.
- April 01, 1935
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"Photoplay" Magazine for April 1935
From the beginning of the movie business, Americans wanted to know about the movies and their stars. Photoplay was one of the first movie fan magazines. For nearly seventy years -- from 1911 to 1980 -- this publication provided fans with updates on the film industry, the going-ons in Hollywood and glimpses into the lives of the stars.
- The Flying Ace, 1926 - In the early 20th century, some independent film studios produced motion pictures for the African American market. Films made by these studios featured all-Black casts and provided actors with positive, non-stereotypical roles. Norman Studios, a white-owned company in Jacksonville, Florida, made several such films during the 1920s. This lobby card advertises its 1926 production of the film <em>The Flying Ace</em>.
- circa 1918
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The Flying Ace, 1926
In the early 20th century, some independent film studios produced motion pictures for the African American market. Films made by these studios featured all-Black casts and provided actors with positive, non-stereotypical roles. Norman Studios, a white-owned company in Jacksonville, Florida, made several such films during the 1920s. This lobby card advertises its 1926 production of the film The Flying Ace.
- Painted Scenery, Stage with Props and Actors, 1890-1915 - In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the <EM>New York Herald</EM>. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. She also documented collections of private individuals and museums -- some of which were featured in magazine articles for collectors. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives.
- 1890-1915
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Painted Scenery, Stage with Props and Actors, 1890-1915
In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the New York Herald. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. She also documented collections of private individuals and museums -- some of which were featured in magazine articles for collectors. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives.
- "Photoplay" Magazine for June 1935 - From the beginning of the movie business, Americans wanted to know about the movies and their stars. <EM>Photoplay</EM> was one of the first movie fan magazines. For nearly seventy years -- from 1911 to 1980 -- this publication provided fans with updates on the film industry, the going-ons in Hollywood and glimpses into the lives of the stars.
- June 01, 1935
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"Photoplay" Magazine for June 1935
From the beginning of the movie business, Americans wanted to know about the movies and their stars. Photoplay was one of the first movie fan magazines. For nearly seventy years -- from 1911 to 1980 -- this publication provided fans with updates on the film industry, the going-ons in Hollywood and glimpses into the lives of the stars.
- Photolithograph, Portrait of Actor Spencer Tracy, circa 1935 - Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Standard Oil collaborated to promote their products by giving away this photograph of film actor Spencer Tracy. MGM encouraged the fan who received this photograph to see Tracy's thrilling new film <em>Northwest Passage</em> when it came to town. Standard Oil Dealers then urged that same fan to use Red Crown gasoline "to give your car a thrill."
- circa 1935
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Photolithograph, Portrait of Actor Spencer Tracy, circa 1935
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Standard Oil collaborated to promote their products by giving away this photograph of film actor Spencer Tracy. MGM encouraged the fan who received this photograph to see Tracy's thrilling new film Northwest Passage when it came to town. Standard Oil Dealers then urged that same fan to use Red Crown gasoline "to give your car a thrill."
- Photoplay Magazine for October 1974, "Streisand's Man Reveals Why They Love So Well" - From the beginning of the movie business, Americans wanted to know about the movies and their stars. <EM>Photoplay</EM> was one of the first movie fan magazines. For nearly seventy years -- from 1911 to 1980 -- this publication provided fans with updates on the film industry, the going-ons in Hollywood and glimpses into the lives of the stars.
- October 01, 1974
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Photoplay Magazine for October 1974, "Streisand's Man Reveals Why They Love So Well"
From the beginning of the movie business, Americans wanted to know about the movies and their stars. Photoplay was one of the first movie fan magazines. For nearly seventy years -- from 1911 to 1980 -- this publication provided fans with updates on the film industry, the going-ons in Hollywood and glimpses into the lives of the stars.
- Motion Picture Magazine for September 1918, "Lillian Gish" - From the beginning of the movie business, Americans wanted to know about the movies and their stars. In 1911, after a flood of inquiries, J. Stuart Blackton, head of Vitagraph Studios, helped to organize the first movie fan magazine -- <EM>Motion Picture Story Magazine</EM>. The magazine -- later renamed <EM>Motion Picture Magazine</EM> -- provided fans with stories about film plots and glamorous illustrations of film stars.
- September 01, 1918
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Motion Picture Magazine for September 1918, "Lillian Gish"
From the beginning of the movie business, Americans wanted to know about the movies and their stars. In 1911, after a flood of inquiries, J. Stuart Blackton, head of Vitagraph Studios, helped to organize the first movie fan magazine -- Motion Picture Story Magazine. The magazine -- later renamed Motion Picture Magazine -- provided fans with stories about film plots and glamorous illustrations of film stars.
- Actress Jane Powell and Family Visit Greenfield Village, October 1972 - Many famous individuals have visited Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford Museum. Actors, authors, athletes, artists, politicians, and business leaders have passed through the entrance gates. The institution's photographer took photographs if the celebrity allowed. Jane Powell, stage and screen actress, singer, and dancer, joined her sister-in-law on a visit in 1972.
- October 01, 1972
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Actress Jane Powell and Family Visit Greenfield Village, October 1972
Many famous individuals have visited Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford Museum. Actors, authors, athletes, artists, politicians, and business leaders have passed through the entrance gates. The institution's photographer took photographs if the celebrity allowed. Jane Powell, stage and screen actress, singer, and dancer, joined her sister-in-law on a visit in 1972.