The Immigrant Clippings 43/72
Screamer / Motion Picture Times, Los Angeles, Cal., June 23, 1917
„Charlie Chaplin is said to have invested a like amount“
Editorial content. „FILM INDUSTRY SUBSCRIBES TWO
Million DOLLAR TO LIBERTY LOAN
No industry came forward with greater patriotism
to ,do its bit‘ for the country in its hour of need
than did the loyal fraternity of the screen. From stars
to camera men, from directors to actors, from
studio and theatre, from lot and stage good American motion
picture dollars rolled in a constant stream into the
coffers of Uncle Sam, evidence that the men and women
of the industry, whether they be stars of moons
or even comets, bought Liberty Loan bonds freely, loyally
and patriotically.“ (...)
„The great total is made up of big and little sums,
the list being headed by Mary Pickford, who at
first blush decided to invest $100,000 in assisting her country
to triumph with the allies in accomplishing the freedom
and democracy of the world. Charlie Chaplin is said to have
invested a like amount, while Cecil B. deMille raised
$150,000 through a personal solicitation of the Famous-Players
Lasky studio.“ (...)
„To this end a committee to be known as the War
Co-operation committee has been appointed
for the purpose of giving attention to any matter in which
the motion picture may be utilized to further
interests of the government and aid in winning the war.“
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