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September 27, 1917
The Daily Journal
East Saint Louis, Saint Clair County, Illinois
What is this article about?
Biographical sketch of actor Warner Oland, born in Upsala, Sweden, who immigrated to America at age ten with dreams of opera and riches that were soon dispelled; known for villain roles in Patria and The Fatal Ring.
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Warner Oland Born at Top of the World.
Little is known about the private life of Warner Oland, the dignified, serious, artistic villain of the screen, remembered for his splendid work as Baron Huroki opposite Mrs. Vernon Castle in "Patria," who is again cast as a wily villain in support of Pearl White in Pathe's big new serial "The Fatal Ring," the second episode of which is to be shown at the Grand Theatre Thursday.
He is a born sportsman and enjoys more an afternoon on the golf links than talking about himself.
Despite his remarkable oriental appearance in the role of Baron Huroki in Patria, Warner Oland was born in Upsala, Sweden, "almost at the top of the world" as he expresses it. During his early life, he spent his leisure hours when there was daylight in the far north, skiing over the snow-clothed hills.
When he was ten years old, he was brought to America by his parents. A great ambition lurked in his mind. He aspired to become an opera singer, but his dream of picking up gold in the streets of New York was quickly dispelled.
Warner Oland Born at Top of the World.
Little is known about the private life of Warner Oland, the dignified, serious, artistic villain of the screen, remembered for his splendid work as Baron Huroki opposite Mrs. Vernon Castle in "Patria," who is again cast as a wily villain in support of Pearl White in Pathe's big new serial "The Fatal Ring," the second episode of which is to be shown at the Grand Theatre Thursday.
He is a born sportsman and enjoys more an afternoon on the golf links than talking about himself.
Despite his remarkable oriental appearance in the role of Baron Huroki in Patria, Warner Oland was born in Upsala, Sweden, "almost at the top of the world" as he expresses it. During his early life, he spent his leisure hours when there was daylight in the far north, skiing over the snow-clothed hills.
When he was ten years old, he was brought to America by his parents. A great ambition lurked in his mind. He aspired to become an opera singer, but his dream of picking up gold in the streets of New York was quickly dispelled.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Warner Oland
Swedish Actor
Immigration
Opera Ambition
Film Villain
What entities or persons were involved?
Warner Oland
Mrs. Vernon Castle
Pearl White
Where did it happen?
Upsala, Sweden; America; New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Warner Oland
Mrs. Vernon Castle
Pearl White
Location
Upsala, Sweden; America; New York
Event Date
When He Was Ten Years Old
Story Details
Warner Oland, born in Upsala, Sweden, moved to America at age ten with his parents, aspiring to be an opera singer, but his dream of finding gold in New York streets was quickly dispelled. He enjoys sports like golf and is known for villain roles in films such as Patria and The Fatal Ring.