#Thomas Meighan

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Why Change Your Wife? (Cecil B. DeMille, 1920)

#why change your wife #cecil b. demille #gloria swanson #bebe daniels #thomas meighan #1920 #silent #silent cinema #silent film #silent movies

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Why Change Your Wife? (1920)  

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Director: Cecil B. DeMille

Cinematographer: Alvin Wykoff

Performers: Bebe Daniels, Gloria Swanson, Julia Faye, Thomas Meighan, & Theodore Kosloff

Costumes: Natacha Rambova

#1920s #1920 #Cecil B. DeMille #Bebe Daniels #Gloria Swanson #Natacha Rambova #Theodore Kosloff #my gifs #american film #classic film #classic movies #film #silent film #silent movies #silent era #silent cinema #cinema #costume design #Thomas Meighan

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Picture Play, March 1928

#don alvarado #rudolph valentino #john gilbert #ronald colman #virginia bradford #frank j. marion #janet gaynor #lillian gish #maria corda #greta garbo #theda bara #dolores del rio #vilma banky #gloria swanson #buster keaton #sydney chaplin #thomas meighan #viola dana #conrad veidt #emil jannings #phyllis haver #magazine: picture play #year: 1928 #decade: 1920s #type: fan mail #pp vol. 28 no. 1

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Betty Compson-Thomas Meighan "El hombre milagro" (The miracle man) 1919, de George Loane Tucker.

#Betty Compson #Thomas Meighan #George Loane Tucker

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While voting a movie the best of all time only a decade or two after the advent of film is admittedly not that impressive in retrospect, at the time The Miracle Man was considered a better film than Chaplin’s The Kid and Griffith’s Broken Blossoms, which are now generally regarded as masterpieces. The Miracle Man was also the top-grossing film of 1919, out-performing Broken Blossoms for the year and featuring Lon Chaney Sr. as a guy named the Frog who can dislocate his limbs. In short, this movie must have been amazing.

But we’ll probably never know, because it’s presumed lost. There are so many early movies that might’ve been mind-blowing masterpieces, but we took so little care in preserving them that they’re lost forever.

#The Miracle Man #Lon Chaney Sr. #Lon Chaney #Betty Compson #Thomas Meighan #Joseph J. Dowling #silent movies #classic movies #classic film #q

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1922 Thomas Meighan and Leatrice Joy in “The Man Who Saw Tomorrow”.

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New Port Richey History and Currency

A quick turn off hectic US 19 rewards visitors with a delightful downtown in New Port Richey. Immediately, you are in the historic Palm District. On your right, only a block off the highway is the Stonehaven at Main Street complex, offering riverfront living. On the left is the Chamber of Commerce. Then there is the bridge over the Cotee River, and on your left is Sims Park and The Hacienda. Welcome to New Port Richey, a true walkable downtown. Continuing along Main Street are numerous small businesses and shops. Grand Avenue continues the retail and restaurant offerings, and more. As you begin to explore this City nestled along the banks of the Pithlachascotee (Cotee) River, you will learn why it was a real part of the Roaring 20s Florida. New Port Richey was a magnet for the rich and famous of the 1920s, including the silent screen star, Thomas Meighan, and the famous golfer, Gene Sarazen. It is a great place to explore still today. New Port Richey was to be the Hollywood of the East These stars of yesteryear pictured the area as the "Hollywood of the East." They built beautiful homes along the river and historic buildings in the downtown. One of the more famous buildings is the Hacienda Hotel, where movie stars would winter. It was designed by Thomas Reed Martin, opening in 1927. The Mission Revival architecture bones are there, but the hotel fell into disrepair over the years. It was sold several times and was converted to an ACLF in 1986, and then closed for several years. The Hacienda Hotel property was purchased for renovation. I was privileged to tour the property. where I happily discovered that most of its architectural embellishments have been kept in decent repair. I wonder whose coat of arms is displayed over the ornate plaster mantle above a fireplace. The Hacienda hotel lobby fireplace in 2022 after renovation. Image from The Hacienda Facebook page. The Hacienda's lobby fireplace was spared in its degradation over time, but who knew what could be done? Image by Diane Bedard. The Renovated Hacienda Hotel Adds an Opportunity to Stay and Play in New Port Richey On Oct. 24, 1996, the Hacienda Hotel was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Many say the old hotel is haunted but I could not find any real "proof." There is a "secret" floor that can be accessed from outside, or from a door in the kitchen.  It's called the Bordello. Additionally, there is a tunnel (no longer accessible) that goes out to the river where liquor and "ladies" could be smuggled in during Prohibition. The Hacienda Hotel was built of "hollow tiles," an architectural process that was popular in the 1920s. The hollow tiles are covered with stucco and painted to give a Spanish style. The Hacienda's street entrance by Diane Bedard. This historic hotel with a full-service Mediterranean-style restaurant and bar, Sasha’s on the Park, is worth a visit to New Port Richey for an overnight stay, just to experience its spirit of opulence and comfort. Officially reopening on September 14, 2022, after a restoration that began in 2019 and, like all historic restorations, took much longer than originally anticipated. While previous attempts were made to bring this beautiful, boutique hotel back to life after many years of mispurpose and neglect, it took Jim Gunderson, hotelier and restorer of the Lakeside Inn in Mount Dora, Florida, and his team to complete the job. Throughout the halls of The Hacienda, guests can discover original accents and architecture from the 1920s, complemented by modern amenities in its 40 unique guest rooms. The completed project has revived a spirit of opulence and comfort that was part of New Port Richey’s heyday while allowing guests to plan overnight stays. Welcome to The Hacienda. Image by Diane Bedard The hotel first opened in 1927 as one of Florida’s original pink hotels and is on the National Register of Historic Places. It was painted bright pink uniting its original color with modern palates – like the hotel it covers. The Hacienda, with its spacious grand lobby featuring comfortable seating groups, original chandeliers, and a restored and working original fireplace has been transformed into an updated version of 1920s New Port Richey. There is a lush courtyard with the 1927 fountain serenading guests with its bubbling and gushing notes and two second-floor open air balconies, respite with rockers and views of Sims Park or said courtyard. You can find out more and book a room at The Hacienda website here. Murals enhance Downtown New Port Richey's Charm There are murals on several of the downtown buildings which are fun to explore. My favorite is the one at the corner of Main and Bank Street, entitled, "A 1920's Day on the Pithlachascotee River," by Keith Goodson. It uses local people's faces on the 1920's characters. The Hacienda mural in downtown New Port Richey by Diane Bedard. There is a plaque on the mural that names all the participants which marries past and present. All the downtown murals are very good and worth a gander. Sims Park features great Festivals and Live Music throughout the Year In addition to the murals, the river and the historic buildings, New Port Richey's downtown area has Sims Park. Sims Park borders the Cotee river, the Hacienda Hotel and Main Street, reaching over to Orange Lake. Sims Park features a nice outdoor amphitheater, and several festivals are held there each year featuring live music, vendors, and activities for residents and visitors of New Port Richey. Greater New Port Richey Main Street started many of the festivals and is a great resource for downtown commerce opportunities. Historic Richey Suncoast Theatre A 1920s photo of the Thomas Meighan Theater courtesy of fivay.org The Richey Suncoast Theatre was built in 1925 at a cost of $60,000. It was originally named the Meighan Theatre after the silent film star, Thomas Meighan. Meighan's film, The New Klondike, was the premier screening. A pipe organ was installed in 1927. The Meighan theater was the center of a controversy about being open on Sundays in New Port Richey. A January 4, 1927 vote of the city's citizens kept the venue open Sundays, along with baseball games being ok, but not dancing. In 1930, a "sound system" was installed and sound movies made their debut. In 1934, the Great Depression hit, and the magnificent theater was closed. The Richey Suncoast Theater today. Image by Diane Bedard The Meighan Theatre becomes The Richey Suncoast Theater One of the many iterations of the Meighan Theater, probably taken in the 1940s -1950s, courtesy of fivay.org Like the Hacienda Hotel, this extravagant building would be bought, sold, managed, and changed hands many times over the ensuing years. In 1972, the theater was renamed The Richey Suncoast Theater, and community theater featuring live performances began. In 2007, a complete remodel was done on the theater's tired interior. Air conditioning vents, lighting, carpet, walls, and seating were upgraded. The exterior was repainted and the gold dome was regilded. It is beautiful and functional once again. Live theater is active there today and it is great fun to visit downtown and see a local production. You can find many of them on our Calendar. Downtown Dining is Alive in New Port Richey There are several nice restaurants and taverns in downtown New Port Richey, ranging from the home-style Greek food at Christina's Restaurant to sushi at Kazu's Sushi. You can find an up-to-date guide to the downtown New Port Richey restaurants here. There is pizza, fresh soups and salads, and a traditional tea room, The White Heron Tea and Gifts. The White Heron requires reservations for high tea but offers a quiet room for walk-ins to enjoy a pot of fresh-brewed flavor. Their retail shop is great also. Several bars and pubs serve food as well as beer, wine, and cocktails. An ice cream parlor, multiple bakeries, coffee shops, and a shaved ice store fill out an ever-changing mix. The White Heron Tea & Gifts attracts visitors from throughout the Nature Coast and Tampa Bay. Image courtesy of The White Heron Tea & Gifts. Recreation and Aquatic Center, Library, and Parks are all part of New Port Richey Sims Park, a favorite for events and concerts is right on the banks of the Pithlachascotee and runs behind the Hacienda. It houses a nice playground, including handicapped-accessible equipment, a bandshell, and boat launches. A great library is downtown and several blocks north of the library is a recreation and aquatic center with multiple pools, workout equipment, meeting rooms, and more. The New Port Richey Recreation Center pool. Image courtesy of the City of New Port Richey. Back to the beginning of this post. Take a turn off US 19 at Main Street and enjoy one of the Nature Coast's more famous cities: New Port Richey.  Then let us know what your favorite part is. A Video of New Port Richey by Anew Films https://vimeo.com/260830041 Read the full article

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Peck's Bad Boy Movie (1934) } Jackie Cooper | Movie Classics

Young boy Bill Peck, played by Jackie Cooper, adores his father and tries to be good, but the arrival of Bill's cousin Horace upsets Bill's plans. Horace's bratty ways result in Bill rather than Horace getting in trouble. Cast: Jackie Cooper as Bill Peck Thomas Meighan as Henry Peck Jackie Searl as Horace Clay Dorothy Peterson as Aunt Lily Clay Never Miss An Upload, Join the channel.

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✧ Bebe Daniels, Gloria Swanson and Thomas Meighan in Male and Female (1919)

#vintage #retro #Hollywood #old #classic #golden age #gif #costume #black and white #1919 #1910s #bebe Daniels #Gloria Swanson #Thomas meighan #male and female #movie #film #cinema #October #Halloween

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Male and Female (1919)

The film centers on the relationship between Lady Mary Loam (Swanson), a British aristocrat, and her butler, Crichton (Meighan). Crichton fancies a romance with Mary, but she disdains him because of his lower social class. When the two and some others are shipwrecked on a deserted island, they are left to fend for themselves in a state of nature.

The aristocrats' abilities to survive are far worse than those of Crichton, and a role reversal ensues, with the butler becoming a king among the stranded group. Crichton and Mary are about to wed on the island when the group is rescued. Upon returning to Britain, Crichton chooses not to marry Mary; instead, he asks a maid, Tweeny (who was attracted to Crichton throughout the film), to marry him, and the two move to the United States.

#cecil b. demille #silent era #silent hollywood #silent movie stars #gloria swanson #thomas meighan #lila lee #bebe daniels #silent movies #silent cinema #1910s movies

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Louis Walheim and Thomas Meighan in The Racket (1928). Tom was born in Pittsburgh and had 84 acting credits, from a 1914 short to 1934. His other notable credits include Male and Female (1919 with Gloria Swanson) and Cecil B DeMille's Manslaughter (1922).

#louis walheim #thomas meighan #racket

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Why Change Your Wife? (1920)  

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Director: Cecil B. DeMille

Cinematographer: Alvin Wykoff

Performers: Gloria Swanson, Sylvia Ashton, & Thomas Meighan (dog uncredited)

Costumes: Natacha Rambova

#1920s #1920 #Cecil B. DeMille #Gloria Swanson #natacha rambova #classic film #classic movies #film #american film #my gifs #silent film #silent movies #silent era #silent cinema #cinema #film gifs

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Picture Play, June 1925

#richard dix #thomas meighan #ramon novarro #reginald denny #rudolph valentino #a man must live #magazine: picture play #year: 1925 #decade: 1920s #type: fan mail #pp vol. 22 no. 4

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Renée Adorée-Thomas Meighan "Amor siniestro" (The mating call) 1928, de James Cruze.

#Renée Adorée #Thomas Meighan #James Cruze

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Thomas Meighan: Matinees and Mansions

Thomas Meighan (1879-1936), though totally forgotten today, was a major star in his time, earning as much as $10,000 a week at his peak. Originally from Pittsburgh, he was a Broadway stage star since shortly after the turn of the 20th century. He was in a show called The College Widow in 1907 and 1908 and that is where he met the actress Frances Ring (Blanche Ring‘s sister), who he married in…

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#actor #Broadway #estate #film #films #Great Neck #Hollywood #King&039;s Point #mansion #movie #movies #New Port Richey #silent #star #Thomas Meighan

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May, 1923 Cover of “Motion Picture Classic” magazine, featuring leading man Thomas Meighan.