Pomeroy Washington Downtown National Historic District
News from the
Pomeroy Washington Downtown National Historic District
News from the
January, 1921
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Antonio Moreno was a small boy when his father died. Eager to assist his mother by sharing part of the family burden he obtained a position as baker's clerk. For this service he received the princely sum of two dollars a week. Although he liked his position, this Spanish lad had dreams of making a fortune. He had seen wealthy American tourists in his native town and they awakened ambition. In his breast he resolved to save his jnoney and go to the land of promise.
The Americans who visited Campamento were all supposed to be millionaires. Into the mind of Antonio Moreno came dreams, dreams of wealth that lay across the great ocean. He became determined to go to the United States and make a fortune.
When Antonio Moreno, at the age of fifteen, walked up the gangplank from the Gibraltar docks to an American steamship, he was In reality crossing the bridge from nonentity to fame. Aboard the boat was one of America's most distinguished actresses, Miss Helen Ware. Her attention was attracted to the handsome lad with the fiery eyes, and she became interested in him.
"What do you intend to do when you reach America?" inquired Miss Ware.
"Make a fortune," promptly replied young Antonio.
Miss Ware smiled at his confidence and replied, "I think you will find both fame and fortune in the theater if you chose to become an actor."
The prophecy is now being realized. Antonio Moreno as the star of such Vitagraph serials as "The Iron Test" and "Perils of Thunder Mountain," is earning international fame and a considerable fortune. While in New York recently he signed a two year contract with the Vitagraph Company and recently finished a serial production dealing with secret service, entitled "The Invisible Hand."
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