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Advertisement for "The Deacon" Play in Oak Grove, Michigan - May 21, 1909
Advertisement states:
Going? Of Course you are going to "The Deacon" A comedy drama in five acts, to be given at the hall, Oak Grove, Michigan, Friday, May 21, 1909. By the Oak Grove Amusement Company.Cast of Characters
Deacon Thornton, Mrs. Thornton's mother in law with a passion for lemonade with a stick in it - John Reader
James Reed, a friend of Darrah - B.A. Bucknell
Pedro, an organ grinder - B.A. Bucknell
Pete, Mrs. Thornton's servant - M.A. Pearce
Mrs. Thornton - Ethel B. Kieckler
Miss Amelia Fawcett, Mrs. Thornton's maiden sister - Eva Glaspie
Geroge Gearf, Mrs. Thornton's nephew - H.B. Slider
George Darrah, alias Matt Wheeler - Paul Roberts
Parson Brownlow - B.A. Bucknell
Billy, the deacon's boy - Ira Fisher
Helen, Mrs. Thornton's daughter - Zella Rodgers
Mrs. Darrah, George Darrah's wife - Edna Staley
Nellie, her daughter - Bertha Fazree
Daisy, Mrs. Thornton's servant - Alice Kleckler
Admission 25 cents. Children 10 cents, Play begins at 8:45, Tickets on Sale at Pearce's Store, Tidings Job Print.
View information about The Deacon in the May 19, 1909 Livingston Republican. In Library Use Only
Oak Grove Hall has many mentions in the local paper and is believed to have been a part of the Methodist Episcopal Church, later known as the Oak Grove Methodist Church, which at that time was located on Fausett Road in the Village of Oak Grove. View Chemungville/Oak Grove in the 1875 Atlas of Livingston County, Michigan -
"The Rich Slave", 1920 Silent Movie, Michigan State Police, Howell Motion Picture Corporation, Thomas J. Fausett/Faussett, Howell, Michigan
This series of postcards were advertising for a silent film, "The Rich Slave". This movie was made by a company named Howell Motion Picture Corporation, which was formed by Howell resident Thomas J. Fau(s)sett and actor Romaine Fielding. "The Rich Slave" may have been released in 1919 as "Miss 13".
View Livingston County Press & Argus Articles on Thomas Fausett (in library use only)
The Howell Motion Picture Corporation advertised stock sales through the First State & Savings Bank, Howell Michigan, in the Livingston Republican after they sold their first foreign photo play.
Howell Motion Picture Corporation Stockholders' Meeting
In May 1919, the Officers of the Howell Motion Picture Corporation were: T. J. Faussett, President; Lieut. Dorr Frisbee, Secretary & Treasurer; Directors: John Barron, Charles P. Adams, Dr. E. L. Avery, Vernon Locey, and Henry Gerwin. "The Lives We Live" was to be their first production.
On February 4, 1920, the Livingston Republican reported that the Temple Theater was showing the first production of the Howell Motion Picture Corporation and its was titled, "The Battle for Billions".
In a May 5th, 1920 interview, Secretary Dorr Frisbee discussed the future of the Howell Motion Picture Corporation in a stockholders' meeting. He reported that Thomas Faussett held options on two James Curwood stories.
Dorr Frisbee Stockholder meeting(in library use only)
The Howell Motion Picture Corporation was also mentioned in a 1986 article in the LCP.
Howell Motion Picture 1986 LCP Article(in library use only)
"The Rich Slave" was filmed in 1917, and released in 1920. Portions of the movie featured actual Michigan State Police Officers dressed as cowboys and some of this movie was filmed in what is now Kensington Metropark, Livingston-Oakland Michigan.
This film was directed by Romaine Fielding and written by Lloyd Lonergan.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rich_Slave
As noted by wikipedia:
"The State Police records include a typed reminiscence of the event. Harriett Faussett Brogan wrote this undated memoir, titled “Early Michigan State Police Movie Heroes.” She stated that her father, Thomas J. Fausett, had formed a movie company with actor Romaine Fielding. Ms. Brogan noted that the company was based in Howell, Michigan, her father's hometown. She recalled that production of The Rich Slave began “about the middle of June 1917” and that much of the movie was filmed in Howell. According to Ms. Brogan, the State Police portrayed cowboys in some action shots, which were filmed “on land now known as Kensington Park near Brighton.” She further wrote, “There was a log cabin there owned by the Labardy family. And this is where the State Police made their debut as movie stars performing admirably all types of outstanding horsemanship.” (At that time, most State Police officers patrolled on horseback, so they were quite skilled at riding.) She noted that the cabin appeared in the film as the Buck Horn Hotel and that “Mr. Labardy also acted in one of the scenes.” Further research indicates that “Mr. Labardy” was likely either Oliver Labadie or his brother, Hubert. These were brothers of Jo Labadie, whose papers are housed at the University of Michigan. The Jo Labadie Collection Web site notes that Oliver and Hubert opened a film studio, which they named the Labadie-Detroit Motion Picture Company. The Web site lists some films made there, with The Rich Slave appearing on the list."
Mr. Thomas J. Fausett's (also spelled as Faussett) obituary did not mention his connection to the film or the film company but newspaper clippings from earlier years did. Mr. Faussett was born in Deerfield Townhip, Livingston, Michigan in 1885, lived most of his life in Livingston County, and died in Chester, South Carolina, in 1961.
Thomas Faussett Obituaryr (in library use only)
Thomas Faussett Obit picture(in library use only)
The Cast of "The Rich Slave" included:
- Mabel Taliaferro - Gladys Claypool
- June Day - Claire Gage
- Romaine Fielding - Whitney Gage
- Joseph W. Smiley - Harrison Frayne
- Arthur Elton - Sneed
- Martha Forrest - Nurse
Harriett Faussett Brogan wrote "Early Michigan State Police Movie Heroes", a four page summary of her father's involvment in the Howell Motion Picture Corporation, which is in the Howell Area Archives Faussett Family History File. This complete summary is on page 281, of the "Howell Bicentennial History: The Photographic Supplement", 1992 edition.
The Temple Theater in Howell showed another film directed by Romaine Fielding, Howell Motion Picture Corporation in 1919; it was titled "For the Freedom of the World", and in June, 1919, another Romaine Fielding Production, "Miss 13". Mabel Taliafarro starred in this movie also.
Mabel Taliaferro Miss 13(in library use only)
For the Freedom of the World(in library use only)
The silent movie, "The Rich Slave" may now be owned by the Jaxon Corporation.Tags actress, deerfield, howell, kensington park, movie, police, silent film, temple theater, theater, unknown -
Knights Templar Conclave Parade in Howell, Michigan - 1913
This is a photograph of a parade heading east on East Grand River Avenue at the Livingston County Courthouse. The Knights Templar are in the foreground, and is likely the Howell Commandery No. 28.
Also in the photograph are buggies, onlookers, early cars, and the signage of the Temple Theater. A color guard unit is following the Knights Templar.
In 1913 the Knights Templar Organization held their annual Conclave (convention) in Howell, Michigan. As members of the socity gathered from everywhere in the state and each unit marched through Howell, Michigan in a gala parade.
The names of the persons are unknown. It is noted that Grand River is unpaved; Grand River Avenue was paved in 1915. -
Howell Theater, Locey's Recreation, 300 block of East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan
This is a photograph of the storefronts of the southside of the 300 block of East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan.
Noted are the Howell Theater and Locey's Recreation; the cars are angle parked. -
300 Block of East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, Storefronts
This is a photograph of the southside of the 300 block of East Grand River Avenue. Early cars are traveling. Storefronts include Locey's Recreation and the Howell Theater. Locey's later became the Howell Armory. -
Mike Hagman, Howell, Michigan, WWII, 1943
This photograph was labeled "Mike Hagman , WWII, 1943" appears to have been taken in front of the Howell Theater. The names of the persons and purpose of the photograph are unknown. -
Hartland Music Hall, Hartland, Michigan
This is a photograph of the exterior of the Hartland Music Hall, 3619 Avon Street, Hartland, Michigan. -
Hartland Music Hall, Hartland, Michigan
This is a photograph of the exterior of the Hartland Music Hall, 3619 Avon Street, Hartland, Michigan. -
Howell Theater, Howell, Michigan - 1954
This photograph is of the exterior of the Howell Theater - 1954. The theater is located at 315 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan.
The Howell Theater was opened on 12/11/1928, and at that time was owned by the Schulte Amusement Company. Currently, under the name of The Howell Historic Theater, it remains open.
Unknown person (s).
In window reflection on the north side of East Grand River Avenue is the Michigan Bell Building. -
Howell Theater, Howell, Michigan - 1954
This photograph is of the exterior of the Howell Theater - 1954. The theater is located at 315 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan.
The Howell Theater was opened on 12/11/1928, and at that time was owned by the Schulte Amusement Company. Currently, under the name of The Howell Historic Theater, it remains open.
In the photograph is the reflection from the north side of East Grand River Avenue in which one can see the Griffin Building on the left, and the Detroit Edison building on the right.
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