New Studio Signs Stars, Plans Complex Near Culver City

Posted on February 13, 2010 by lmharnisch

Feb. 13, 1920, Briggs 
“Oh, Man!” by Clare Briggs.

Feb. 13, 1920, Movies

Location sleuth, Feb. 13, 1920: “A section of Chinatown was practically remodeled early this week to conform to the exigencies of ‘The Heart of a Child,' from Frank Danby's novel, which is Nazimova's current Metro vehicle. The Chinese were bewildered by the changes made in their haunts by motion picture painters and carpenters.” And Sam Goldwyn says Maurice Maeterlinck is coming to work in the movies. Zasu Pitts’ contract of $1,000 a week translates to $10659.60, USD 2008.

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