On this day in 1914, Tillie’s Punctured Romance, the first feature-length film comedy, was released. It starred Marie Dressler, Mabel Normand and Charles Chaplin.Born on this day in 1919 bass Ernst WiemannBorn on this day in 1924 baritone Giangiacomo GuelfiBorn on this day in 1928 tenor Bruno PrevediHappy 74th birthday bass-baritone Domenico TrimarchiHappy 70th birthday conductor Michael Tilson ThomasBorn on this day in 1946 conductor Christopher KeeneHappy 61st birthday soprano Nadine SecundeHappy 56th birthday tenor Thomas Randle
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On this day in 1914, Tillie’s Punctured Romance, the first feature-length film comedy, was released.
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Dan Soda (Windy City Operaman) is a Chicago native whose first visit to opera was at age 17 and Massenet’s Werther with Troyanos and Kraus. Nothing was ever the same. Opera and concert performances, recordings and video are an obsession. He prepares Parterre Box’s daily birthday and anniversary tributes. He also enjoys concerts, live theater and movies.
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