[Home Screen Topics, No. 1 -27, silent, 1920s]
This lighthearted newsreel is a collection of human interest stories that capture a range of quirky and engaging scenes, from observatory visits and model shipbuilding to an unusual “water bronco riding” spectacle. The highlight of the reel is Mary Pickford, racing wildly through the studio while holding a cash register, in a publicity stunt linking her to author Kathleen Norris, who wrote My Best Girl—Pickford’s celebrated film. Though it’s unclear whether this footage preceded the film or was created as promotion for it, the reel captures Pickford’s spirited personality and knack for entertaining the camera.
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