1923

Events in Film & Television in 1923

Event of Interest

Feb 1 Noël Coward's "Young Idea" premieres in London

Playwright, Director and Singer Noël Coward — Playwright, Director and Singer
Noël Coward

Hollywoodland

Jul 13 The Hollywood Sign is officially dedicated in the hills above Hollywood, Los Angeles. It originally reads "Hollywoodland" but the four last letters are dropped after renovation in 1949

Dedication of the — Dedication of the"Hollywoodland" sign

Sep 7 Mary Katherine Campbell (Ohio), 16, crowned 2nd Miss America 1922-23
Oct 16 Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio founded

Event of Interest

Nov 23 Cecil B. DeMille's first version of "The Ten Commandments" premieres in the USA

Filmmaker and Director Cecil B. DeMille — Filmmaker and Director
Cecil B. DeMille

Dec 31 BBC begins using Big Ben chime ID

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