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August 18, 1930
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
The historic Essanay-Chaplin studio in Hollywood, famous for early Charlie Chaplin and Broncho Billy Anderson films, was destroyed by fire of unknown origin on Aug. 18. Firefighters contained the blaze to prevent spread, with $50,000 damage to Fanchon and Marco's equipment and scenery.
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Ancient Picture Studio Destroyed
HOLLYWOOD, Aug. 18. (U.P.)--The old Essanay-Chaplin studio, famous in the early history of the motion picture colony, was destroyed by fire of unknown origin today.
The flames apparently started in a part of the studio used for storage and swept swiftly through the tinder-dry sets once employed in the production of Charlie Chaplin and "Broncho Billy" Anderson pictures.
The blaze had gained such headway by the time firemen arrived that they devoted their efforts only to preventing the spread of the fire.
Most of the damage done was to stage equipment and scenery of the Fanchon and Marco company. Loss was estimated at about $50,000.
HOLLYWOOD, Aug. 18. (U.P.)--The old Essanay-Chaplin studio, famous in the early history of the motion picture colony, was destroyed by fire of unknown origin today.
The flames apparently started in a part of the studio used for storage and swept swiftly through the tinder-dry sets once employed in the production of Charlie Chaplin and "Broncho Billy" Anderson pictures.
The blaze had gained such headway by the time firemen arrived that they devoted their efforts only to preventing the spread of the fire.
Most of the damage done was to stage equipment and scenery of the Fanchon and Marco company. Loss was estimated at about $50,000.
What sub-type of article is it?
Fire
What keywords are associated?
Hollywood Fire
Essanay Chaplin Studio
Chaplin Pictures
Broncho Billy Anderson
Studio Destruction
What entities or persons were involved?
Charlie Chaplin
Broncho Billy Anderson
Fanchon And Marco Company
Where did it happen?
Hollywood
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Hollywood
Event Date
Aug. 18
Key Persons
Charlie Chaplin
Broncho Billy Anderson
Fanchon And Marco Company
Outcome
no casualties reported. studio destroyed; damage to stage equipment and scenery estimated at $50,000. fire prevented from spreading.
Event Details
Fire of unknown origin started in storage area and rapidly spread through old sets from Chaplin and Anderson productions. Firemen arrived late and focused on containment.