Paul W. Santschi — Motography’s Gallery of Picture Players (1912) 🇺🇸

Paul W. Santschi’s nationality is a puzzle to many, but after you learn he was born at Lucerne, Switzerland, you’ll probably say, “I thought so,” though you didn’t, really.

He is called “Tom.” [Tom Santschi] “Thomas” (in print), because the Selig director had difficulty in getting his name: and “Tom” is an awfully easy name to pronounce.

Lucerne started Santschi to the states early in life with an ability to make watches, an inclination to play the piano by inspiration, and a desire to be an actor. The last two combining forces won and after much stage experience, brought Santschi to the door of picturedom. There he paused before knocking to try to comb some of the kinks out of his hair, but was welcomed, marcelle-effect and all.

That was before the Western Selig company was formed, but when it was Santschi was chosen as a pioneer. He likes the work, the life, the company, and, in turn, is liked by all.

—

Collection: Motography Magazine, November 1912