Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Romola Remus


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The result was speedy keep. Nomination withdrawn. (non-admin closure) Gobōnobō  + c 20:36, 24 January 2013 (UTC)

Romola Remus

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The first actor to play Dorothy (of The Wizard of Oz) on film, but a single role hardly satisfies WP:NACTOR. Clarityfiend (talk) 01:53, 24 January 2013 (UTC)


 * She did get obituaries in the Los Angeles Times, Orlando Sentinel and Chicago Sun-Times, something I didn't expect, but let's play it out and see what others think. Clarityfiend (talk) 01:58, 24 January 2013 (UTC)


 * Keep She clearly is notable if she appears in three different newspapers from different areas of the US. There is potential to merge into Dorothy Gale, as that is her only notable work. Perhaps use these obituaries to improve the article? At the very least put the links to the obituaries on the talk page, if the consensus is to keep the article. Finding a basis under WP:NACTOR, I would suggest that she "has made unique, prolific or innovative contributions to a field of entertainment" by being the first on-screen Dorothy, which is recognised by various newspapers. Jh  fireboy  Talk  03:08, 24 January 2013 (UTC)
 * Keep In my opinion, this is a perfect example of "ignore all rules", or more specifically, ignore the notability guideline for actors in this particular case. Dorothy Gale is one of the best known characters in film and literary history. The version that Romola Remus appeared in, The Fairylogue and Radio-Plays is notable in the early history of "colorized" film, and of enormous historical importance. Our article about that production has a charming photo of Remus and other actors. The Orlando Sentinel article about the death of Remus mentions a 1970s article about Remus from the Chicago Tribune, which may not be readily available online but could be used to add biographical details.


 * I see one of the purposes of the notability guideline for actors as helping prevent Wikipedia from being used as a promotional vehicle for marginal actors or these starting their careers. In this case, we have an actor who played a major role over 100 years ago in the earliest days of the film industry, a subject of serious research and study. This encyclopedia is better with this biography than without it, in my opinion.  Cullen 328  Let's discuss it  03:09, 24 January 2013 (UTC)


 * Comment I've expanded the article, adding references discovered by Clarityfiend. Thanks!  Cullen 328  Let's discuss it  04:24, 24 January 2013 (UTC)


 * "Uncle." Withdraw nomination. Clarityfiend (talk) 13:37, 24 January 2013 (UTC)
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