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Posted on December 25, 2019December 9, 2019

A Moving Christmas Sermon

Motion Picture Story Magazine would mention again and again that, contrary to some naysayers, the photoplay was good for you and could help people make the right decision. It wasn’t merely entertainment; photoplay was there to make you think. Here’s a good example of this matter, from the January 1912 issue. A Moving Christmas SermonBy … Continue reading A Moving Christmas Sermon

Posted on December 13, 2019December 14, 2019

Pussy’s Christmas Eve

This is a really charming story about a little homeless kitty on Christmas Eve. It is by Constance Rose Pultz. Born on December 4, 1913 in Yonkers, New York, Constance was an only child. She was a prolific author, writing much poetry and many stories and winning awards in writing competitions throughout her life. She … Continue reading Pussy’s Christmas Eve

Posted on December 5, 2019December 2, 2019

Santa Claus of the Film

Here is a cute little poem from the January 1912 edition of Motion Picture Story Magazine. Santa Claus of the FilmBy Minna Irving When I was just a little chap,(I’m eight years old today),I used to watch for Santa ClausAnd listen for his sleigh;But brother Ed, who goes to Yale,He said ’twas make-believe,And it was … Continue reading Santa Claus of the Film

Posted on December 4, 2019December 2, 2019

The Tyranny of Christmas

This all-too-true poem is just as relevant for many people today as it was way back in 1912. This was in the January 1912 issue of Motion Picture Story Magazine. The Tyranny of ChristmasHarvey Peake Tho, as my uncle’s wealthy heir,My chances are quite slim,I’ll try to turn his wealth my way,By Christmas gifts of … Continue reading The Tyranny of Christmas

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