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CHP probes the deaths of Judith (84) and Wylie Sheldon (86), longtime San Francisco art patrons, whose bodies were found in a running Jeep on the right shoulder of northbound I-5 near Redding amid near-record heat. The cause of death is under investigation but appears medically related. The Sheldons were active in the SF art scene and helped host events for the San Francisco Silent Film Festival.
A lost silent film featuring a young Clara Bow, discovered at a yard sale, was shown for the first time in a century at the San Francisco Silent Film Festival. The 1923 film, "The Pill Pounder," was found in a $20 pallet of movies and has been restored for screening. The film offers a glimpse into Bow's early career and features her in a supporting role, showcasing her charisma and energy. The discovery has sparked excitement and led to efforts to locate missing scenes, filling a brief blank period in Bow's filmography before she became a leading lady in Hollywood.