Edna Purviance Hollywood Walk of Fame Petition Drive

Hit 1001!!!!

2009-10-06T14:05:00.001-07:00

This morning, I posted on the Edna Walk of Fame page, that Edna was at 991. I just checked and she has gone over 1001 signatures for the Walk of Fame Drive! Arnold Parker was number 1000 and Emily Schenneider wrote,

"A kiss for Edna! The Great Woman!"

900!

2009-05-13T08:24:00.000-07:00

Edna's Walk of Fame Drive reached 900! Come on, and help the FB group reach their goal over 1000!

Over 800!

2009-01-25T20:56:00.000-08:00

200 more for the groups goal!

Over 700!

2008-09-01T12:53:00.001-07:00

On behalf of the Facebook drive for Edna, thank you for making it now over 700!

Another silent film star hopes for a star

2008-07-07T12:10:00.000-07:00

The family of Welsh silent film star Gareth Hughes is trying to get a walk of fame star. The following link is from the BBC Radio News: more>

Edna Purviance is from Nevada, not Utah

2008-04-20T14:02:00.000-07:00

Good to see all the new names on the list. One bit of a correction on this entry on the list: "Utah's first silent film star."

Edna Purviance was born in Nevada, not Utah. Her parents met in Boise, Idaho, lived in Hailey, Idaho and in Paradise Valley, Nevada and Lovelock, Nevada. Edna's family never lived in Utah. But she did visit Utah in her adult years.

600!!!

2008-04-18T14:30:00.000-07:00

Made it to 6, now lets try for 7! See links to right for the Hollywood Walk of Fame drive for Edna.

Just a few more!

2008-04-07T13:09:00.003-07:00

Just a few more to reach 600! Sign today! Links to right.

550!!!!

2008-02-22T12:47:00.000-08:00

Thanks very much! Keep them coming!

500!!!!!!

2008-01-06T21:14:00.000-08:00

Thank you everyone! Onto the next hundred, now...

Closing in on 500!

2008-01-02T14:35:00.001-08:00

Just a few signatures away from 500! See links to the right.

Qualifies on both counts

2007-11-19T18:30:00.000-08:00

"The Walk of Fame should be more than a popularity contest, though Ms. Purviance was more than popular enough to warrant inclusion. It should also honor great work. Ms. Purviance qualifies on both counts!" - Christopher Bradley

Thanks for all the new signatures!

2007-11-02T07:47:00.000-07:00

"I've enjoyed her films for years and any actress who worked with Charlie Chaplin so much deserves her own star!" H. Vaughan

Keep them coming! Link to Petition.

Signatures keep coming in...

2007-09-30T10:48:00.000-07:00

"Edna Purviance contributed immeasurably to the stature of Charlie Chaplin and to the quality of so many of his classic films!" - Latest fan to sign the petition...

Thanks to everyone signing! See links to the right to show your support for Edna...

Keep them Coming!

2007-09-02T22:22:00.000-07:00

Many thanks for the newest entries! Keep those signatures coming!

Appreciated her Performances

2007-08-13T16:05:00.000-07:00

"I always show Edna in "The Immigrant" to my students in my film class and they always appreciate her performance. She is terrific in movies like "Woman of Paris" and "The Kid". From 1916 to 1924, I do not think there was a better actress in Hollywood." - J. Raskin

See links on the right hand side...

Made another 100!

2007-07-23T22:25:00.000-07:00

Many thanks for adding another 100! Lets start on another 100 new signatures!

Edna Purviance Walk of Fame Drive> sign here...

Let's make the next 100!

2007-07-14T19:20:00.000-07:00

She's a star, enough said. - Becki Court

Thanks again for the continuing support. Haven't signed? Do so today!

Help Today!

2007-06-22T08:57:00.000-07:00

She is my grandfather's cousin and deserves this recognition! - J.E.N

You can help today! | Learn more...

You can help Edna today!

2007-06-16T10:08:00.000-07:00

"Edna Purviance deserves a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contributions to early Hollywood." - R. Winter

You can help Edna Purviance too by signing today! - LINK TO PETITION

Going for a 1000!

2007-05-22T14:28:00.000-07:00

I would like to see Edna Purviance's star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame. She was a great actress, she deserves the star. - D. Ortiz

Facebook group is going for 1000 signatures! So many thanks to the ones who have signed, and if you haven't, please sign today!

Deserves a star!

2007-04-26T23:27:00.000-07:00

Edna was great in the old Chaplin flicks, she certainly deserves a star!
- Josh

Thanks again for all your support for Edna! Haven't signed? See links to the right!

A Star for a Pioneer...

2007-04-14T17:59:00.000-07:00

"Please consider giving this pioneer actress a star on the Walk of Fame. Thank you." - S. MacGillivray

See links to right for more details...

2007-04-08T10:29:00.000-07:00

"She did incredible work, and I admire my ancestor's!!" - B. Purviance

Thanks again for all the great support of Edna! Haven't signed yet? See the links to the right.

Edna Purviance Petition Drive - sign today

2007-03-20T19:13:00.000-07:00

We are continuing to help Facebook with the Edna Purviance Petition Drive. See the links to the right for more details. Thanks to everyone who has signed so far!

Edna Purviance Petition Drive

2007-03-04T16:21:00.000-08:00

"Absolutely! I had NO IDEA Edna did not have a star, she totally deserves one." - Donna Hill

You can help today! See links to the right...

The names just keep growing!

2007-02-22T16:09:00.000-08:00

"Absolutely - a lovely, thoughtful woman I thought no one cared about any longer - great idea & tribute" - William Marshall

Many Thanks! Keep them coming!

Keep them coming!

2007-02-13T18:01:00.000-08:00

"When you see her you realize how much she contributed to many of Chaplin's early films. She was a beautiful and perfect foil for his comedy." - Paul King

Many thanks! Keep them coming!

More comments for Edna...

2007-02-08T09:52:00.000-08:00

"A star for a star, I say. The lovely and talented Edna deserves one."
- Ken Stockinger

Thanks again for the latest signatures...
See more about the petition drive. Links listed to the lower right.

Thanks for topping the last hundred!

2007-02-05T07:55:00.000-08:00

"It's a shame that Edna has not still a star on the Walk of Fame!" - A. Magaddino

Help with the next hundred new names! Sign today! Learn More....

Top this group of hundred names!

2007-02-04T13:44:00.000-08:00

"Edna's chemistry with Chaplin is a big part of what made his early career. " - C. Weber

Many thanks for signing!
See links to the right to learn more...

Thanks again for supporting Edna!

2007-01-31T19:07:00.000-08:00

"Edna and Chaplin added more than just a milestone in cinema they added the sense of laughter and drama together in one group." - J. A. Stenkamp

Learn more about the petition drive or sign up today!

Help Charlie Chaplin's leading lady today!

2007-01-27T12:39:00.000-08:00

"Edna Purviance brought so much laughter to the world and is still doing so that she should be remembered properly." - Ted Lu - Discover Chaplin

Very close to starting a new set of 100 signatures! You can help Edna Purviance, Charlie Chaplin's leading lady, today! See the links to the right to sign the petition or read more!

Delicate portrayals...

2007-01-26T10:38:00.000-08:00

"Edna Purviance deserves her own star for the brilliant and delicate portrayals of her many characters." - C. Melaugh

Thanks again, for the new signatures! LEARN MORE

List of Names on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

2007-01-23T07:51:00.000-08:00

If you are wondering whose names are on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, this link from Hollywood USA (from the UK) gives a listing and location with the type of star they were honored with. LINK

Thanks for the latest signatures! More Comments

2007-01-22T10:49:00.000-08:00

"It's easy to forget that in the Chaplin films at Essaany, Mutual and First National that his leading lady in over 30 of those films was Edna Purviance, an actress, who played an important part in his early successes. I also think that along with Bogart/Bacall, Flynn/De Havilland and Wayne/O'Hara that Chaplin/Purviance were one of the screens greatest romantic couples. She may not have been as good as Lillian Gish or Mary Pickford, but I think she still deserves to be recognized as one of the great actresses' of the silent era." - S. Thomson

Wish there was film of Edna Puviance in real life...

2007-01-17T08:59:00.000-08:00

"I have always been a fan of Edna, and she should have this great moment of glory, over 40 years after her death. I just wish there was any film of the woman in real life, to see footage of her talking, for instance would be incredible. I have just found out more about Edna thru this website, like her being a great musican. I can not wait for the books and films to come out about her, so that the world can remember and again fall in love with this wonderful young lady. May she finally be honored." - Michael J. McGettigan

CHECK OUT THIS LINK ABOUT NEW EDNA PURVIANCE FILMS

Comments on Edna Purviance

2007-01-14T23:15:00.000-08:00

"So much of Chaplin's most famous earlier film work would not be the same if it wasn't for this wonderful artiste. Please place a star for Edna Purviance. To ignore her is to ignore the first chapter of the golden age of film history." - Edward Chandler

More comments about Edna...

2007-01-10T20:42:00.000-08:00

"I'm stunned that Edna Purviance doesn't already have a star. As a film history professor, I urge that this be changed." - T. McDonald

Note: On January 17th, I will have a special announcement about Edna Purviance at Edna's Place.

Growing list of comments from Edna fans

2007-01-06T08:34:00.000-08:00

"Ms. Purviance, in my opinion, is far more deserving of this honor than many who have already received it. She is most assuredly an eternal part of Motion Picture History. Her lovely and sensitive work which added immeasurably to the work of the immortal Mr. Chaplin has earned her at least this much of a memento."- Marty Vale (actor)

Thanks for your support

2007-01-03T08:28:00.000-08:00

We thank to you for signing over the busy holiday week. We hope your new year has started off very well! In reading the comments, Edna appears to have a very supportive fan base. We thank each and everyone of you...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year's!

2006-12-23T17:05:00.000-08:00

Special thanks to everyone who have signed the petition this year!

Thanks for Signing!

2006-12-09T19:14:00.000-08:00

Thanks for taking the time to sign the petition and give Edna a little gift under the tree...

Here's to a great start to you Holiday Season!

A little Merry Christmas for Edna...

2006-12-05T09:03:00.000-08:00

With Christmas Season in full swing now, many of you are out busy buying that special something for loved ones, family and friends. So if you are reading this now, and have a moment, you could gave Edna Purviance a little gift by showing your support. Thanks...

And thanks again for everyone who have showed their support!
(Edna Purviance was Charlie Chaplin's Leading Lady between 1915-1923.)

Latest Fan Comment about Edna Purviance

2006-11-28T20:25:00.000-08:00

Thanks to everyone again, for your continue support for Edna. Here is link to just one of the latest comments about Edna... LINK

2006-11-26T07:48:00.000-08:00

Thanks to everyone for signing! As the petition is on its way to adding another 100 signatures.

2006-11-18T05:33:00.000-08:00

Thanks for topping off that group of 100 and off to adding another!

Thanks to the latest to sign!

2006-11-12T09:17:00.000-08:00

We like to thank the latest fans to sign the petition. Just a hand full more and we will have another 100 added to the list!

HERE ARE JUST SOME OF THE COMMENTS FANS HAVE SAID ABOUT EDNA PURVIANCE

Good time to add your support

2006-11-06T10:59:00.000-08:00

It is that time of year where people are voting in the US. Good time to help support Edna in her bid for the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Thanks again for your support!

Keep the Signatures Coming for Edna Purviance

2006-10-30T20:36:00.000-08:00

A special thanks to everyone who has signed the petition! Keep the signature coming, and lets 'top off' this 100 and head for the next!

Due Date for signatures: May 31, 2007

Running out of sidewalk space...

2006-10-18T16:19:00.000-07:00

July 7, 1981 - LA Times:
"One of the Southern California's natural resources is slowly dwindling. The Hollywood Walk of Fame is expected to run out of sidewalk spaces for stars' names in about 60 years."

This was the report 25 years ago. When you think about it, there is only so much sidewalk they can place names on. Help Charlie Chaplin's leading lady, Edna Purviance, become one of them, by signing the petition today!

SEE LINKS TO THE RIGHT FOR MORE INFORMATION
Due date for signatures is May 31, 2007 - NOON PACIFIC TIME

Charlie Chaplin Walk of Fame 'Drive'

2006-10-10T08:33:00.000-07:00

While getting Edna Purviance a star on the Walk of Fame is a challenge, Charlie Chaplin Walk of Fame star was no cake walk. It took years before his star appeared on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood. Because of the anti-Chaplin feeling toward him in the states, his name wasn't listed on the original 500 name list for stars in the late 50s. Producer Stanley Kramer was the first star to be set in the sidewalk in 1960. That same year, Charles Chaplin Jr. sued the Hollywood Chamber because of his father's name omission.

A superior judge refused to issue an order "compelling" the Hollywood Chamber "to show cause why they should not be directed to included Charles Chaplin's name on the Walk of Fame". Letters did come in for support of Chaplin star being on the Walk of Fame, but others were not as supportive.

It would take several years and Chaplin's trip back to America, before this issue finally was resolved in the early 1970s. Even at that time, the vote was not fully supportive of Chaplin getting a star, but it did finally happen. Charles Chaplin Jr. who fought for his father's star died before the battle was won. He never got to see it...

Charlie Chaplin's Leading Lady - Edna Purviance

2006-10-05T17:05:00.000-07:00

We like to thank everyone who has signed the petition so far. It has reached 150, so please help keep those signatures coming in...

See more information on the drive. LINKS TO THE RIGHT.

Group List Names for Walk of Fame

2006-10-02T22:28:00.000-07:00

The year was August 1957. The first list of names were gathered for the Hollywood Walk of Fame. These names were headed by: Cecil B. DeMille, Samuel Goldwyn, Jessie Lasky, Joe Schoenfeld, Hal Roach, Mack Sennett, Walter Lantz, Duke Wales and Walt Disney. The brass and terrazzo colored stars were first planned for 500 names in the film industry.

Chaplin's name was not on the 500 name list. Watch here for some reports on Charlie Chaplin's story on his star and other stories on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Help Edna Purviance get her star today. See links to right side for information and to sign the petition.

Charlie Chaplin's leading ladies and first wife stars

2006-09-24T20:50:00.000-07:00

If you are in Hollywood you can find some of Chaplin's leading ladies who have Walk of Fame Stars. From Chaplin's Keystone days: Mabel Normand and Marie Dressler. From his United Artists days: Virginia Cherrill, Paulette Goddard and Martha Raye. From his British productions: Sophia Loren. Also, Chaplin's first wife, Mildred Harris has a star.

Virginia Cherrill, Paulette Goddard and Mildred Harris have their stars near Hollywood and Vine. Mildred's is just west of Vine on Hollywood Blvd. on the north side of the street. Paulette's is south from the corner of Hollywood and Vine, on the eastside of Vine Street. Virginia is in the same area by Hollywood and Vine. I just missed it on this last trip, but fairly close to Paulette's along Vine.

Help Edna get hers by signing the petition today! Showing interest in Edna is one way you can help. Learn more about the

Edna Purviance H ollywood Walk of Fame Petition Drive.

Pass 100 signatures and growing!

2006-09-17T13:10:00.000-07:00

We like to thank everyone who has been signing the Edna Purviance's petition! As Mahendra has noted at Facebook, the petition has reached 100 signatures and growing.

It is a long haul, but each signature shows the interest in Edna, which is important. But interest is only one part. Money for the star is also needed. But if you look at the math, if 1000 people sign-up and each fan who signed donated $15, that would raise the money for the star. So the goal is not impossible, when looking at it that way.

Things that seem impossible hold the sweetest reward, when they do happen. So you showing interest in Edna is a great reward in itself. But the signatures need to keep coming. So if you know an Edna fan or just an silent fan who love to see this happen, tell them or their group about it.

Just a note that I recently joined the Facebook group and like to thank the welcome from Mahendra Prasad, starter of the petition drive.

MORE about the drive. Also check this UK site about the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It has a list of names and locations of stars on the walk.

NOTICE: At times the petition site does not load. If you have a problem, just come back later. (The petition site is an independence site and experiences heavy traffic at times.)

Special Thanks to Cinecon Members

2006-09-09T20:47:00.000-07:00

We like to thank the members of Cinecon who helped with flyers for the Edna Purviance Hollywood Walk of Fame Drive. Also to Larry Edmunds Bookstop in Hollywood for having flyers during the Cinecon event.

Edna Purviance Hollywood Walk of Fame Petition

2006-08-24T19:41:00.000-07:00

The Facebook Group "Edna Purviance is a Star" and "Death to Talkie" has started a drive to gather signatures for a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Edna Purviance. I am helping the group gather signatures for this project. This blog is to help spread the word on the drive. Here is a link to learn more.