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October 21, 1916
STUDIO DIRECTORY
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NELL CRAIG, LEADS, ESSANAY
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ELL CRAIG was born among the classic elms of Princeton, New
Jersey, June 13, 1893. She received her education at the Girls'
High School in Philadelphia and at Pennington Seminary. It was
during the graduation ceremony at the latter institution that her piquant,
mobile face attracted the attention of a New York theatrical man.
This man reported his " find " to Henry W. Savage, and Savage at once offered the young graduate a contract. Miss Craig was immediately cast in a production that was in the rehearsal stage, and subsequently was prominent in several Savage plays.
Miss Craig's creative mind balked at playing the same role over and over for months at a time. She found the routine of playing for an entire season in one play too monotonous. On this accunt, she accepted an offer from the famous Orpheum Stock Company in Philadelphia. Miss Craig found the kind of opportunity she sought — the creating of a new role at frequent intervals. The young actress' charm and acting ability soon won for her an enthusiastic following.
When motion pictures began to emerge from the embryonic period, Miss Craig foresaw the great possibilities of the new art. By means of the new dramatic medium, she might work on a part until it was perfected, let the camera record the enacting of it, and then turn her attention to another role. Miss Craig joined the Lubin forces and appeared in that Company's productions for two years. She then affiliated herself with Pathe.
The Essanay Company claimed her services in 1914 and she has been playing leads with the Indian Head firm ever since. Miss Craig's enthusiasm for motion picture work is reflected in the amazing number of releases in which she has appeared during the last two years. She is now working on a five-reel feature, " The Barrier," adapted from the Saturday Evening Post story of the same name. In this she is co-starred with Bryant Washburn.
Miss Craig's chiefest pleasures in life, outside of her professional work, are aquatics and music. Almost every afternoon, except in the middle of winter, this star may be seen trudgeoning in Lake Michigan. Her friends wish that she were not so modest about her musical talent. Craig has black hair and dark brown eyes. Her weight is 130 pounds.
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JACK SHERRILL
(Frohmans Wonder Boy) Frohman Amusement Corp.
"Then I'll Come Back to You" "Conquest of Canaan" "The Witching Hour"
Address, 18 East 41st St., N. Y. C.
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