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Movie Making 1915, Canton,
Bradford County PA
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| Article - 1915 Movie Making |
| Township: Canton Borough, Bradford County
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| Year: 1915 / 1967 |
| Ad from Troy Gazette-Register 1915 scanned
by Joyce |
| Article by Eleanor PARSONS Keagle submitted
by Don Stanton |
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CANTON RECALLS 1915 MOVIE-MAKING
Eleanor Parsons Keagle
Elmira Telegram
March 5, 1967
The reference to Antonio Morono’s death at age 80 in the February 19
Elmira Telegram, recalled his stay in Canton during the summer of 1915
and the movie and parts of other movies shot here at that time.
The principle picture was titled "A Son of the Hills" listed as "a modern
drama in six parts by Harriet T. Comstock." Canton’s famous actor, Harry
Davenport directed the production.
In the plot, Sandy Merly, longing for an education and a better life
was played by Antonio Moreno; his father by Robert Gaylord, and his sweetheart,
Cynthia, Belle Bruce.
Others in the cast included Mr. Felton, Mr. Balfour, Mr. Matus, Florence
Radiniff, Julia Gordon, Miss Franicke, Miss Blow, and Harry Davenport’s
daughter, Kate Davenport.
A number of homes and cabins in and near Canton were used as "props",
the High School for a college building where Morono graduated.
To advance the plot, and old house near Lake Nephawin was burned. I
was not well that summer and so missed much of the local excitement, but
no advice, medical or otherwise could keep me from witnessing the scene
which included the house burning and rescue it entailed.
