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1923 – NY Editor Gossip
The Valentinos have been in New York for a few days this month. We have lunched with Mrs. Valentino and heard the most interesting things about their Dancing Tour. The crowds have been tremendous more so in fact, that she has been forced to go thru into the theaters ahead of Rudy. Attempting to enter the theater with him, she has had her clothes torn. He later goes thru the crowd with an erstwhile football player on either side of him. A veritable center-rush. Because they played small towns many one-night stands they enjoyed the luxury of a private car and Mrs. Valetnino says it amazed her how people in the little towns and hamlets they pssed thru knew when their train was due. The train stations would be crowded and the cheers alwys brought Signor Valentino out on the observation platform. One night her aunt who travelled with them return to the track where their car was and found young girls balanced on top of soap boxes, peeping thru the windows. Such popularity must often be difficult to bear. The shads of their car had to be pulled down all the time unless they desired an audience. Even breakfast has to be eaten by electric light. There are many times when gold fish have more privacy than motion picture stars. Mrs. Valentino is incidently one of the most beautiful women we have ever seen. Her face is pale and her lips are painted scarlet. Her hair is braided and coiled silkly over her ears. This day she wore a severly tailed dress of a rough gray and black with a smart black turban. Unusual and striking in appearance.
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1924 – Letter to Editor
Dear Editor,
Isn’t there something you can personally do to rid us of the Valentino imitators? They are becoming awful here to say the least. In the first place the very fact they are willing to be groomed to take his place proves them incompetent; if they have any ingenuity at all they would create a vogue of their own and not try to shine by his reflected glory. they remind us of what Fabre refers to in his “bugology” as procressaries because of their habit of following one another. No single one of his imitatiors has sufficient initiative to branch out and create a demand for himself. To begin with, few are so capable as Rudolph Valentino and from general observation and consensus I should say that he can handle more work turn out better work and earn larger dividends on the capital invested then any other star in his profession. Therefore, it would seem that he is worth conceding a few favors to. Don’t lets lose the greatest artist we have on the screen today just because of a broken contract with Lasky Studios. Some laws are stupid and mean’t to be broken. Why not break this one for the good of the public or at least for the amusement of the public? Famous Players-Lasky corporation is incapable of treating him fairly, why don’t they release him and let some other movie film company sign him up? Anything so that we may have our brilliant and lovable Julio and our handsome and gallant Gallardo back again. Hoping you will interest yourself in our behalf.
Very Truly,
August Temple, Bay City, MI
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29 Sep 2021 – Silent Movie Day Blogathon
On 29 Sep 2021, has been named as National Silent Movie Day and for those who truly love this genre of film will be a treat. I will be participating in the blogathon so stay tuned. There are allot of exciting events that will allow us all to enjoy so when you get a chance go to this website: National Silent Movie Day
Enjoy..
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15 Sep 1924 – NY Gossip
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Tags: Alice Terry, Rex Ingram, Ritz Carlton Pictures, Rudolph Valentino
5 Sep 1937 – 11th Anniversary of the Death of Rudolph Valentino
Last week’s pilgrimage by 1000 devoted fans to the crypt of the late Rudolph Valentino, on the occasion of the 11th anniversary of this death, will indicate how firmly intrenched a great actor can become in the hearts of his admirers. He is still fondly remembered by thousands, not merely residents of Hollywood but by great numbers in far-flung parts of the world. Each year, when the day of the star’s death comes, hundreds visit his resting place in a lovely corner of the Cathedral mausoleum at Hollywood Cemetery. This year’s group of worshippers was the largest. Fans remembered that Valentino’s favorite flower was the red rose, and the offerings which banked his crypt on his death anniversary were predominantly of this bloom. Worshipers who never forget, year after year, include his first wife Jean Acker; his brother, Alberto Valentino, Mrs. Emma Leutgeb and Mrs. Fanny Lichtenfeld. Mrs. Leutgeb living in Salzburg, Austria and Mrs. Lichtenfeld living in Richmond, Virginia annual send the cemetery money for bouquets of red roses. Faithful memorial groups which also sent flowers were the British Valentino Memorial Guild and the Chicago Valentino Memorial Club.
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1913-1916 – Surviving in NY by Rudolph Valentino
In 1913, life as an Italian immigrant living in New York City was very hard. Upon my arrival from Italy, I was overwhelmed by everyone else who was arriving from other countries who had the same dream as me. I did not know the language and relied on the Italian Community to help with obtaining a job, food, and housing. While I can honestly claim I was not good with money then and now. There is a certain humbleness when you relive memories of how life began here. Oftentimes I was hungry and spent many lonely nights without a roof over my head, shame and remorse-these comprised the cross of my humiliation. My false pride was grounded mercilessly to bits then utterly pulverized. I was kicked out of one lodging after another changing rooms four or five times over two months. Sometimes my clothing in lieu of payment. Sometimes I pawned my things in order to have a hot meal or a bath. One hot day I walked five miles to city hall looking for work and turn down then walked five miles back to my room.
My last room was a cubby hole cost me two dollars a week. I went to the Mills Hotel and got a room for 12 cents for one night only. The food was plain and plentiful. This hotel was built in 1907, and most guests were like me doing what they could to survive like countless others. The next night I slept in Central Park. I looked for work every day. Usually I did not get it, sometimes I made 50 cents by shining the brass on cars, or by doing anything that anyone would allow me to do. I was above no work.
Sep 1928 – When is a Story Stolen?
All right sue me! is the catchword with which members of the scenario department at Lasky Studios greet each other nowadays! Plagarism suits have become such an expense item on move budget books that many companies send back all orginial manuscripts unopened. After a picture is released the producers are flooded with letters typewritten on business stationery, scrawled with a pencil on cheap lined paper penned in violet ink and scented with Night of Love perfume, but one and all declaring “you’ve stolen my movie plot”. Each case that is taken to court costs the studio about fifteen hundrend dollars in lawyers fees and wastes several weeks of valuable time, though complaining authors seldom win their cases. the damages asked vary. A shoe clerk who sent in a story about young love and has afterward seen a picture of young love on the screen may deman five thousand dollars but he is usually willing to settle for a couple of hundred out of court. Scenario editor Edward Montaigne has handled tons of scripts submitted by amateur writers, each of who claims to have a new idea. He is a married man, everyone who meets him wants to tell a plot. Sometimes he admits astonishing ideas are presented to him. For example, there is a spiritualist who is in constant communication with Rudolph Valentino. In the spirit world she writes Rudie has met Edith Cavell, who insists that he must make one more picture on earth. For a consideration, she will sell Valentino’s services to Universal Studio to write and direct a movie.
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31 Aug 1924 – Valentino Return to Screen Romance
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30 Aug 1926 – Bowed by Brief Farewell of Lonely Actress
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28 Aug 1922 – Moran of the Lady Letty
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27 Aug 1926- Valentino Dead America in Mourning
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1926 – Monthly Barometer
Following the death of beloved Rudolph Valentino this department received an avalanche of letters expressing the deal and sincere sorrow of the movie fans. The letters following Valentino’s death received during August outnumbered thhoe on any other topic.
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1921 & 1926 – Rev Joseph M. Congedo
Father Congedo, pastor of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, 315 East Thirty-third Street, Manhattan, New York would soon be called to another famous Italian’s sick bed and would forever be known not for his good works and deeds but associated with this second visit.
The first visit occurred on 16 Feb 1921, Father Congedo and Father Molinelli were called to administer the last rights at the 18th floor apartment, Hotel Vanderbilt of famous tenor Enrico Caruso a friend of Rudolph Valentino reported to be in serious condition due to a recent heart attack. Upon their arrival Caruso asked both priests “what are you here for”? Not wanting to alarm him they said they were in the area inquiring after a friend’s health and heard he was still ill thought they would stop by to hope he would pull through. During time spent with the famous patient who suggested final rites be performed.
The second visit occurred on 23 Aug 1926, Father Congedo was called to the bedside of fellow Italian Silent Film Star Rudolph Valentino to listen to his final confession and administer last rites of the Catholic Church. During time spent at his bedside, Father Congedo concerned for the patient’s mortal soul, knew time was of the essence and quickly set up a small altar containing holy oil, a relic of St. Therese, candles in his hospital room. After Father Congedo spent time with Valentino he left the hospital via the main entrance where he was met by a large crowd of newspaper reporters eager for small details of his visit. The father talked about giving him comfort and speaking to him in Italian and providing religious comfort to someone a fellow catholic. During the first funeral service for Valentino at St. Malachi Church Father Congedo attended.
The Reverend was considered a saint within the Italian American community. He came to New York direct from the Pontifical Vatican Seminary, Rome, Italy. In 1905, he was ordinated and furthered his religious education at St. Joseph’s Seminary, Yonkers where he received his Doctorate Degree. In 1911, he embraced his new country by becoming an American citizen. In 1915, he was accredited by the Catholic regents and had Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, a two-story brick church built at an enormous cost of $35,000. Father Congedo helped establish Immaculata High School the only Italian High School at the time. Active in the Italy America Society he never forgot his roots and did what he could to help his fellow countrymen. Father Congedo pastored the church until his death in 1954. In Jan 2007, Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church closed its doors for good and was demolished due to money and lack of attendance. Church papers and items were sent to the Archbishop of New York.
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Tags: Enrico Caruso, Father Joseph Congedo, Rudolph Valentino, St Malachy Church
Aug 1928 – Filling Their Shoes
While Rudolph Valentino lived he had some business differences with the producers which resulted in temporary banishment from the silver screen. this you recall, was the time he toured the country, on a dance contest with ex-wife Natasha Rambova and sponsored by Mineralava. Latin lovers had been made the last word in romance through the Valentio vogue.What then, could be more simple thant to dig up a similar type and through the power of publicity create his successor. That’s how they figured it and that is how Ramon Navarro made his debut. Of course, Ramon carved a little kingdom of his own which still endures. But he never took Rudy’s place and nor did anyone else. Wisely enough, the producers have quit and attempt to fill it. With Valentino the passion of the fans burned so brightly that his passing was the direct cause of an entirely different sort of hero being evolved. With increasingly few exceptions, the day of the languishing lothario has passed. Perhaps Pola Negri’s flame burned brighest about the time Rudy’s star was in the ascendent. Now it seems Pola is through.
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Aug 1928 – Only One Valentino
Dear Editor,
I would like to express my regret that so many people over use and abuse the name of the late Silent Film Star Rudolph Valentino. If a person happens to have his hair exceedingly well-combed he is called a Valentino. If they can register certain expressions with their eyes awkward and ungainly though they maybe hailed as a Valentino. If an individual who looks more like an ogre than a human being happens to be in sight, for the sale of a laugh and of being called funny someone who thinks himself witty dubs him a Valentino. In my opinion, this is so wrong on many levels because since our gallant Rudolph is now dead, his memory should be held in respect and his name instead of being used foolishly and nonsensically, should be respected and revered.
G.B.Z. Manilla Phillipines
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Aug 1922 – How Do You Pronounce Sheik?
“We wish, Goddess of Knowledge, you would prove you’re not a fake and settle all the arguments about this Sheik. Now Rudolph Valentino insists it should be “shake”. While dear old Noah Webster, before whose authority we quake, says that either is correct, but gives the preference to “sheek” thus the argument goes on and to settle it we seek. We’ll make a wager here and now that the girls will not criticise, or care just how this words pronounced with one look at Rudolph’s eyes!”
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23 Aug 2021 – Mourning Valentino on Eventbrite
On 23 August 21, 8:30 pm (EST), Mourning Rudolph Valentino will be a free presentation in Eventbrite. There are still tickets available. This discussion is about mourners of Valentino past and present. I hope you will consider attending.
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4 Aug 1940 – Still Remembered
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3 Aug 1924 – Rumors
All the worlds in Europe this summer. From Paris or London, Rome or Germany with its alluring shops are getting a good dose of filmland. June Mathis, Carmel Myers, and George Walsh are at the Claridge and when they gaily telephoned me the other day. Telephone service like people is the same everywhere only I do think after this trip I shall feel inclined to apologize to the Los Angeles phones. I used to think it was the worst in the world, but I have met London and Paris since then. The only redeeming feature is in Paris it is only one arm that goes to sleep while you are waiting for the operator to wake up. The mouthpiece and receiver are like a one-piece bathing suit all together. So, lunch at the Ritz Hotel with June Mathis after which we watched mannikins parade in several shops just to get a slant at the new styles. When June passed up the filmy frocks which are no doubt putting the eyes out in Deauville now, and insisted that she is being a hard-working woman must have more practical attire, the inquisitive French girl, observant too interrupted with, “Ah Madame cannot be a regular working woman. She has such lovely jewels”. She no doubt had her eye on the lovely necklace watch June gave herself in Hollywood last Christmas. I wanted to know whether the report from Hollywood that June Mathis married here to George Walsh was true. Miss Mathis declared she was neither married nor engaged to George Walsh and that is that. So, let the rumor mill find something else to gossip about. From my observation since June is in Paris, I would say George Walsh and other Americans who maybe interested in the talented lady there is a keen rival for her affections, and he is Italian and happens to be in the movie industry. June met her new man in Rome, and he appears quite attentive. Do I hear wedding bells in their future? Time will only tell.
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Tags: June Mathis, Silvano Balboni
7 Aug 2021 – Silent Film Discussion Date Change
The Silent Film Discussion virtual lecture on Eventbrite had to be re-scheduled to 7 Aug. I apologize for the inconvenience. Will see you all then. Thank you
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Jul-Sep 2021 – This Month on Patreon Death of Valentino
For Patreon Supporters – during the months July to September, we are going to talk about the events leading up to including the death of Rudolph Valentino. On 23 Aug 2021, there will be a free virtual event on Eventbrite “Mourning Valentino”. This event will discuss how the fans then and now feel about the death of Valentino. Also, there will be a forthcoming book on Rudolph Valentino with the same title.
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