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NEW YORK CITY, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 1925 


64 PAGES 



OIL MILUONS 




PICTURES 






SOdTY AMATEURS WORK CHEAP 
WDUNCEBOrFORARTIHEATRE 



flbiancial Promotion Along New Lines "Gives Re- 
^ emits $1 as Salary for Every $800 Taken In at 
' Box Office — ^Also Bought Stock 



'" 't^erhaps the oddest scheme of 
financial promotion for production 
that has cropped up in New York 
is beinc; used by the Art Theatre, 
Inc., one of the new producing; 
groups, which offers "The Dunce 
B9y" at Daly's 68d Street. Those 
players who bought stock in the 
,j, company are reported have invested 
1^ uoder the plan whereby they will 
accept one dollar out of every $800 
tai^n in at the box office. That is 
tir'tM In lieu of salary. 

It is explained that the several 
^^yers who bought stock on that 
lNfe0s are not professionals but re- 

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SHOW INN. If. 

FLOPS 



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I •terrible Turk" Is Ap- 
pUed to Gus HUl's 
bringing Up Father" 






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' ^Vringing Up Father in Ifetand." 
tha Orst cartoon- play to reach 
Broadway, is the first complstely 
nott-Bqulty attraction to play New 
TdiHc In fire years. Prior to this 
season when there was no require- 
ment as to Bqulty plarers, not one 
production appeared, but bad a few 
anA generally a preponderant per- 
* (Continued on page 8) 



FBIARS' $46,000 AFFAIR 

Without accurate figures obtain- 
able it was estimated yesterday at 
th« Friars by committee members 
that the Friars' Frolic Sunday 
^ night at the Manhattan realised. 
, gross, over $46,000. The net could 
,• not be figured. 

r At the set scale the amount for 
tickets was around |12,000. Premi- 
ums (paid byj Friars only) ran to 
•bout $23,000 Jind $11,000 was rep- 
resented by the souvenir program. 
It was the most successful Frolic 
. tver presented under the auspices 



$1,660 FOR 'ABr 
IN ONE-NIGHTER 



$15,000 Weekly on Run 
. at Milwaukee 



Cblcago. ManA tl. 

"Abie's Irish Rose" Is now In Hs 
ninth week at the Oarrlck. Mll- 
waokee. Up to the eighth weak it 
grossed better than $16,000 weekly. 

Another company playing terri- 
tory further w6st has been register- 
109 phenomenal Intakes, dolnjr 
$1,000 on a four-day engagement at 
Dubaqua, with conditiona against 
(Continued oa pa^o 9)^ 

HOOVER CHECiONG UP 
: ON WAVE LENGTHS 



jomi pnin. jh. 
ma STOCK 
Br riTKii 



John T. Pratt, Sr., Vice- 
President ot Standard Oil, 
Financing Producers Dis- 
tributing Corp« Through 
Motion Picture Capital 
Company — ^Recent Merger 
Following Combine of P. 
D. C. With Cecil De MUle 
— Ypung Pratfs 21 st 
Birthday Brings Present — 
Junior May ^sat Holly- 
wood to Study Film In- 
dustry — If Liking It, More 
Pratt Money 



$150,000 WEEKLY 



Personally Listening In to 
Help Solve Radio Problem 
on Average Set • . 



Variety Bureau. 
Washington. March $1. 
The Secretary of Commerce has 
been endeavoring for months ta 
solve the problems ot tba broad- 
casters. The entire department has 
been to a great degree concentrat- 
ing on this task. Results along 
several lines, such aa Interference 
and sUtions sticking to their own 
wave lengths, have been nit to data. 
Now Mr. Hoover baa become a 
(Continued on page M) 

COLORED HAISDSXSSEK DIES 

Los Angeles, March $1. 

Hattie Taboume, negress, and of- 
ficial hairdresser to feminine stars 
of Famous Players- Lasky, died 
here March $0, following an opera- 
tion for cancer. ' 

The deceased was under a long 
term contract with tha film concern. 
She is credited with having con- 
ceived the aiorla Swanion and Pola 
Negri headdracs. ,, 



Los Angelas, March II. 
John T. Pratt, Jr.. haa Just 
reached hia Slat birthday. Aa a 
present, his father, vlca president 
ot the Standard Oil Company, haa 
given the boy a block ot stodc in 
the Motion Picture Capital Com- 
(Conttnued on pa«a 28) 



BIG NICK-BIG 

BOY; BIG EATER 

-BIG FLOP 



Empire, Proyidence, Ad- 
vertised Recklessly — 
"Wine" Mentioned 



Providence, March Si. 

The BmpU^ (Columbia) copped 
front pace space In ail the after- 
noon dallies when tlia polica noti- 
fied Managrer Sara Rica be must 
change the billing on "Big Nlok." 
local champion eat(>r. ballyhooad as 
an added attraction. 

Posters and newspaper notices 
announced that Nick, 600 -pounder, 
who has been getting publicity In 
the dallies and In the news r««lB 
recently, would as-,lmilate 10 i>ounds 
of spaghetti, some IT frankfurters 
(Contlpued on. pa^a fA) 



RAMO EXPLOITATION STOPPED 
AFTER FULL YEAR OF TESTING 



Emery Houses in Proyidence Try Every Angle — 
"No Draw" They Say— "Weeidy Frolic" Value- 
less to Theatres — Questionnaire Tried 



LAMBS UPSET 
OVER WOMEN 



Whether or No They Shall 
Appear in Gamhol 



The Lambs Club is agitated over 
the threatened breach of tradition 
which la that no woman may ap- 
pear In a Lamb's Oambol, either in 
private or public. It all came about 
through a novelty moving picture 
stunt worked out by Thomaa 
Melghaa and deslgnad for the 
Oambol. dated for AprU M at the 
Metropolitan oi>era house. Monday 
(Continued on page 44) _ 



Providence, March 31. 

Radio azploitatlon of picture at- 
tractions current ra houses c<m- 
trolled by the Emery Interests her* 
was dropped last weak after a 
year's axbaostive trial. 

"Wa have found that radio ad- 
vertising la 'no draw as tar as our 
houses are concerned," the Emery 
people state. 

For tb« past y^^, WEAN, the 
Shepard stores station, has been 
putUng a weekly "frolic" on the 
air, direct from the stage of the 
Emmery Majestic theatrs^ after the 
regular show Wednesday evenings. 
(Continued on page 44) 



BDUNG FOR 'QM. SHOW 
BRINGS CENSORING BUI 



Cedar Rapids' Council Adopts 
Measure — Covers Amuse- 
ments and Paper 



Cedar Rapids, la., Maroh IL 
The city council haa passed a 
draatic ordinance altowing tliam to 
censor not only all thaatrloal ad- 
vertising matter but all pietares, 
vaudeville and spoken drama as 
welL 

Advance matter for 'T'ltuihes 
SYom the Great WhiU Way" 
brought protests from women's 
clulM, church organlxationa and 
other groups which sought to pre- 
vent the show being presented. 

After seeing the show — and many 
saw it — the reformers breathed 
(Continued on page 44) 



TREE & EQUALV 

10-YR.-OLD FILM 

ATN.Y.HIP 



A. H. Woods' Race Pic 

ture to Be Finally 

Shown 



Actors Smoke-Exempt 

Pasadena, Cal., March 31. 

Pasadena hr^ a law just passed 
making It unlawful to smoke In 
theatres, theatre dressing rooms, 
buses, street cars and furnace 
roorns. 

Actors playing on the stage are 
exempt. They are the only ezcep- 



A. H. Wooda' film. "Free and 
Bqual," made about 10 years ago, 
and which the theatrical producer 
has held for the entire length ot 
time, is finally to be shown in New 
York. Arrangements have been 
completed whereby tba plctnra wiU 
go Into the New Torfc HlppolbrMn* 
following the regular vaudevUla 
season there, for an extended nm. 

Tba picture was originally a pro- 
duction made under the supervision 
of Thomas H. Inoe. directed by R. 
William NetlL It was completed 
shortly after D. W. Griffith finUhed 
"The Birth of a Nation." The story 
as the title indicates deaU witk 
(Continued on t>age 44) 



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8 SL Martia's Place, Trafalgar Square 



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LONDONCAPAaTIESANDGROSSESUSTED; 
ONLY TWO $30,000 WEEKS POSSIBLE 



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Hippoctrome anci Palladium; OutetfoijKng, lyot Cao 

Only Reach That Figure by t>oing Two ^owt 

Daily — London Box Offices Limited — ^Few Big 

Productions Have Qiance— 41 Legitimate Tbea- 

. tres Can Seat Around 55,410 



^Xjondon.' Marob M. 
IVom tim* to timfl ther* ar« ni> 
mon ot tb« comlni^ to iMuiMBf ot 
New Tork producUona ot more or 
lesa magnitnde. However, it may 
be accepted as reasonably certain 
. tbat tbefe la smaB likeUbood of such 
■bowa aver being broogbt to tble 
country, for tbe reason tbat it 
would be impossible (or sucb iex- 
pensive produetlobs to live on tbe 
limited box office takings in tbia 
Britisb metropolis. , 

Tbe only possibility of a 130,000 
: week would be eitlier at tbe Hlppo- 
' drome or Palladiimi, and tbat would 
necessitate practlcaJly oapacity au- 
diences at every performai\ce, and 
two sbowa dally. From this sit- 
uation it may be readily accounted 
as to tbe wby and wberafore et ex- 
tra vacant producers sncb as 6. B. 
y. Cocbran and Albert de OonrviUe be- 
MoK driven to tbe Bankruptcy pou^t 
American mai^agers wbo eobtem- 

• plate a Britlah Invasion at any ttme 
wltb tbeir native successes may 
gleaa some pinMiibly Interesting In- 

^ formation by looking, over tbe flg- 
.. ares berewitb set down regardln,; 
^^tti* seating and money capacities 
I et Ix>ndon tbeatHs. Accuracy, as 
;;far aa possible, bas been adbered 
" to In flvtng , these flgurts and, at 
tbe IcMt, tbet are approximate wltb 
,:<Jlttle variation either way. 

> Tabic bf TfMatrcc 

( Tbe key to tbe listing Is the the- 
^'atre, seating cditNu:ity, possible gross 
per perfoftbanceV exchlslve Af tbe 
•ntertatemeut tea: aikd -price si^al^ 
.^hlch- groasetf' are hased vpcli:. ' -' 

; Ailelph|»i^l,4«*it«,«M.<tt IjO^-ia. 
top scale.' ■ ■ ■ . ■ ' ■' 7 

Aldwych-^1.17g; i|l,7S0 at lid, <d. 

Alhambrt— l^MO; playing vaude- 
TlUe at pop prices. 

Ambassador*— «90: f 1,000 at lis. 
•d. 

Apollo— l,ilM (possible); |l,iM at 
12a. «d. ' / ., , 

Comedy— 850; tl.tSir/'' " ^ . 
\ Court— 042: »750- 

• Court— «42: t7IQ. 
Criterion-^7i7: |1,000. 

- Daly'e— 1,226; |876. 

Drury Lane— 2.610 ; IS.500 at 10s 



Prinoec— 2,000, |2.(00 at ISs. «d. 
< Queens— 1,120; |l,7f0 at 10s. M. 

Royslty— «6f; $1,000 at 12s. «d. 

St. James'— 1.208; 11,600 at 10s. 
Od. (Large galleryO 

at Martin's— «00) $1,260 at lOs. «d. 
savoy— 986; $1,350 at 10a «d. 

Shafttbury- 1,190; $1,<00 at 12s. 
6d. 

Strand— 1,210; $1,760 at 10s. Od. 

Vaudeville— 740; $1,000 at 12a «d. 

Winter GardeiVr-2,000: $2,600 at 
12a. 6d. . M> 

Wyndhams— StO; fl^S* at 10s. td. 
Considering "Pits" 

These flgwres vary with tbe 
amount of business done. Ip almost 
every London theatre there ia a"pit'' 
back of the orchestra stalls, €md 
When buelnesa is flourishing, espe- 
cially on Sati^rday nights, the stalls 
are moved back and encroached 
upon the "pit." which makes a iha- 
terlal dllfereflce.' •' - 



VITERBO 111 i$PAIN 



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French Takec^Ovcr Mammoth Music 
Hall at Barcelena 



$1,000 for A<;tors' Fund 



The laks. Na 1. of New 
Tork, nave donated $1.IM to 
the Aetors' Fund of Aiaerioa, 
with the donation made wtthr 
out solicitation from tbe Ftaad. 



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Barcelona, March 21. 

Max Viterbo, director of the Cig- 
ala (music hall) Paris, and Inter- 
eated In several cabarets, baa as- 
sumed control of the Olympic here, 
which Is one of the largest music 
hal|a In Spain. It bas a capacity 
of f ,000. 

ijhe building., whlph cost 6,000,000 
pesetas.' can be usM as a circus or 
vaudeville theatre, there also being 
a ihebile tank' In the ring available 
for atuatlo sbow8< 

Viterbo proposes producing 
Fr^ch revues here for the preient. 



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•d. 

Duke of York'»-l.ll»; $1,050 at 
10s. «d: 

Empira— 2.000; $2,600 at lis. «d. 

Fortune— 860; $1,000 at 12s. 4d. 

Qaiety— 1.264; $2,126 at 12a. 6d. 

Qarrick- 800; $1,260 at 10s. «d. 

Qleb»— 1,000; $1,760 at 12s. td. 

Qeldcrs' Qreen— S.OOO; $».600 at 
10s. «d. 

Haymariiet— 1,076: $M76 at 10s. 
•d. 

Hippodroma^$S0,000 at las. «d. 
ki 12 performances. 
• His Majesty's— 1,720; $2,000 at 
12s. Od. 

Kingwaya— 604: $1.00« at ISs. 6d. 

Little— 460; $1,000 at 12a «d. 

London Pavilion— 1,200; $2,876 at 
12s. <d. 

Lyric— 1.400; $2,000 at 12s. Id. 

New Oxford— 1,276; $1,876 at 12s. 
#d. 

New— 1,250: $1,600 at 10s. 6d. 

Palace— 1.460; $2,500 at 12s. 6d. 
(Large standing room.) 

Psiladium— 2,^00; $8,000 at 12s. 
Id. 

Playhouse— 640: $1,260 at lOa. <d. 
(No pjt.) 

Prinee cf Wales'— 1,062; $1,860 
(record), "^normal. $1,660. 



PRATT BEFORE COORT 
ON VARIOUS CHARGES 



Film Producer's Wife AppKes 

for lffa\ntenaf)pe and Law 

Alleges Fraud 



- LoBdon, Mareh 21v 
Doxatt Pratt, flhn produce^, who 
w»s said to have earned $16,000 a 
year and deserted his wife and cbil- 
drea. was brought up at Westmin- 
ster Police Court charged with ob- 
taining money by fraud and false 
pretense. 

Pratt denied the chargea and aald 
he was under important contracts 
Which would be Jeopardized by the 
proceedings. He asked for. bail, 
which the police * opi>osed, saying 
there would be other charges. 
Eventually, the magistrate fixed 
ball in two sureties of |5X)0 each. 
Pratt asked Jf be could see bia wife 
aa ahe might help him to raise it. 

Mra. Pratt applied for a sum- 
mons for maintenance a fortnight 
ago. but the names in the case were 
mysteriously suppressed In the 
newapapera. She aald ahe had met 
him when 1$. 'waa the c^use of his 
divorce^ and had lived with him In 
luxury. 



M INCOME TAX 

UST OF NAMES 

'SHUTOFF^ 



K.' C. G>lIector Opened 
. Books — ^Washington 
! i CloMd Them ; 



FORORE CAUSED 
BY VAUDE ACT 



Cuhftn ' Consul Protests 
0!Haiilon & ^ambuni 



HOUSE POU< 
ANNOfSMME.' 
iWALSKA 



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Interested with de Mi 
in Champs Elysees ai 
May Go to Court 



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WILLIAM MORRIS 

A0KNCT. Inc. 
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VMmi Hwrta. »« •Mmt Mr twmt Atrfl t2 

TBEmLER SCHOOIJ 
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LONDON 

DirMtor, JOHN TILLER 



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Blansas City, March 81. 

For the past week tbe books of 
the internal revenue collector have 
been, open aad the .loeal papers 
have been printing the names of 
thousands of payers of income tax. 

Friday the books were suddenly 
cipsed upon wired instructions from 
Washington. It wai; announced the 
hooka should Qot have been opened 
to the pttes and pnbHe at this time. 

Among -the names 'Of these printed 
with the amount of Income t^ea 
p4id fpr the year 1924 are the fol- 
lowing asaoclated with the amuse- 
ment profession T 
Newman Theatre Co ....... . $1,886 

Royal Picture Theatre Co... 1.864 
Milton H. Peld. '..»(;'.. ...... 86 

Louis Forbsteia...;.'... .Hi.^ 103 

Leo Forbstein ..;.....■ 

K. C. Mona>-cta B. B. aad 

Amuaeijient ASan. ,,,,,^, 
Globe Theatre Co....^'.«v..«. 
Louis W. Shouse. . 
Fraak L. Newman 
John J. Kling 

Bonn le Allen 

Leon A. Kellar. > . . . . /, 

Harry Brewer , . . , . ... . 

Jobn Savage ... 

Qabrial Kaufman 

Barney Dubinsky 

Zack Wheat (Brooklyn B. B. 

James Zinn 



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London, Maroh 81: 
Tatnoia" baa been put to aleep 
at the Strand. Buaineas was fairly 
good when at Hia Majesty's, but 
the falling out of Cecily Debenham, 
and then the transfer to the other 
house finished its career. 



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theatres, the New Oxford and the 
Garrlclc 



Another musical comedy to finish 
is "The Street Singer." at the Lyric. 
It has made money fpr the Daniel 
Mayer Co., and enabled that firm to 
extend their activities to two other 



ARRIVALS 



April 1 (New Tork from London). 
W. J. Wilson, Desires inilnger, Jane 
Novak (Homeric). 

March 27 (London to New Tork), 
Arthur Hammerstetn. Dorothy Dal- 
ton (Berengarla). 



GOING EAST 

(L. A. to N. T.) Bam Rork. 

<L. A. to N. T.) Blmer Pearson. 
WlUtnm R Fraser. 

(. A. to N. T.) Frank vlncent. 

(U A. to N. T.) Frank Vincent. 
Harry Singer. 



GOING WEST 



(N. T. to Chicago). U. J. "Sport* 
.Herman and Frank Oaxxalo. 



8.- y. .Lucas, the eseayitt, has 
written a play. "Tbe Same Star." 
receatly publiahed and none too 
well reviewed. It is to be dorte at 
Leeds Art Theafre. one of the ex- 
perimental liomee of the drama in 
Bngland. 



: j ,i. .,: liondon, March 24. 

A; bona-flde diplomatic sensation 
was caused In. London, Mar*^ 17, 
wh«|n the sueceissful variety crea- 
tion "A Cabaret in Cuba" was prd- 
duced by Kathleen O'Hanlon aiid 
Ttaeo Zambunl. This is the time- 
table: 

March 17, 8 p. m. Cuban Consul 
visits Holbom Empire to see the 
show. 

March 17, 3 p. m. Cuban Consul 
protests to British Forelgq Ofllce. 
although admitting in print, "This 
is the cleverest entertainment of its 
kind I have ever seen." 

March 18. 10 p. m. Billpoatera 
blotting out the worda. "In Cuba," 
in spbway and on billboards. 

The facts of this mysterious con- 
troverey. so suddenly huahed up, are 
that' Raoul Mejer. Cuban Consul, 
as wen ds Mr. Melas, actitier Oreek 
minister, were guests of the man- 
agement on the opening night when 
O'Hanlon and Zambunl were enthu- 
slsmtically applauded. Mr. MeJer 
went, after the performance, to the 
dressing rooms of these artists and 
objected with the utmost politeness 
to the dramatic finish, a murder and 
a dance of death. He said it mis- 
represented the Cuban people. 
O'Hanlon and a^mbuni replied that 
it was merely artistic ' faatasy and 
disclaimed any ifij»h to offend the 
sertslbilities of anjr nation. Tney 
Also said, "The Ckbaret iTn Cuba" 
had been seen thr<nigbeiit America 
for two years without any com* 
plaint, offlclal or individual, haying 
been made. They also pleaded the 
difflculty of changing the billing in 
a City of seven million inhabitants. 
But the Cuban Conaul was obdurate. 

Papers "Spread^ Story 

The Aext morning the machinery 
of international relations began to 
grind. The London newspapers were 
full of the story. Conferences be- 
tween the principals were held So- 
cretly and "the rest wis silence." 
Only billposters appeared to put 
strips over the word "Cuba." The 
Holbom ' EUiplre had a record week 
and the act Is given with more 
thrills than ever. 

It ia the general opinion O'Han- 
lon and Zambunl acted with digni- 
fied modesty In at once agreeing to 
cut out the word "Cul>a" for the 
British Isles. 

But a general observer of things 
theatrical wonders where this prece- 
dent win lead. If diplomats can 
stop so suddenly reference to their 
countries, isn't it possible for the 
Italian Ambassador to bar "Caval- 
leria Rustlcana," the Spanish to 
choke off "Carmen," and tile Daiies 
to kin "Hamlet, Prince of Den- 
mark"? They all contain passionate 
murders as does "The Cabaret (not) 
in Cuba." 

Cut O'Halon and Zambunl cer- 
tainly fluttered the diplomatic dove- 
cotes in this town. 



The Carnegie Trust Fund baa put 
some cash into the coffers of the 
British Drama League. The result 
is the buying of books for a new 
dramatic library to be opened at 8 
Adelphi Terrace, with due ceremony 
and speeches, March 84. 



At the conclusion of "Saint Joan." 
Sybil Tbomdike will give up the 
Regent. It Is not the sort of house 
she wanta and negotiationa are 
pehding for her to reign at a thea- 
tre nearer the center of thinga. 



"Exodua." adapted from the Bible 
by Halcott Olover and H. F. Ruben- 
stein, is to be done at Glasgow at 
Hengler'a Circus. The piece is too 
big to be given in an ordinary thea- 
tre and ia to be treated more upon 
the lines of a pageant. 

Another play on the aame llnea ia 
"Mosea," by Laurence Langer, re- 
cently published on thia aide. 



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Julia Neilson and Ferd TM-ry are 
still en routs with costume stuff. 



Their latest piece of romantical 
tuahery, "The Marlborougha." Jby 
B. F. W. Ryan, is showifig for the 
first time in London at a suburban 
week stand, the Wimbledon Thea- 
tre. 



The "Q" theatre at Kew is tebor- 
Ing on the production aide. The 
first English performance of Len- 
nox Robinson'a "The Round 
Table" baa been given, and on 
March 30 cornea the first showing 
here of "Adam and Eve," the Guy 
Bolton and George Mtddleton com- 
edy. 



Paris, March 24, 

The forthcommg vaudeville 
teriMTise of Rolf de Mare at the 
a(;rea dea Champa Elysees, 
due to commence, about > April 
with the program deacribed as ^ 
opera-music hall program. ' 

Rolf de Mare formerly ran tl 
Swedish balleta, and ia described 
a wealthy Norwegian interested 
art. Mme. Ganna Walska, wife of 
Harold McCormick, of Chicago, alae 
haa an Interest in the theatre and 
is reported as objecting to the houaa 
toebig run aa music hall. 

De Mare atates he has a 12-yi _ 
lease dl<-ector and will run i|^! 

as he thinks beat. Litigation ma; 
arise over the controversy. 

Andre L. Daven, secretary of tlieF^ 
present management, atates It to J 
probable Pavlova, Paderewsiti, Paig|^ 
Whiteman, Jean Rlchepln (as in- 
troducer eft the poetlc&l aectlon) 
and Joe Jackson will be among tl^*^ 
atars thia aeason. 'j- 

The opening bill will comprlaiL 
Dorville, in a sketch 'for two weeHa:^ 
Robert Goldvand, pianist, aged 14^ 
Marion Ford and.band ; Tamoya Sis-^^ 
ters, nlecea of Tortajada, famoua, 
Spaniah dancer; Darowski, and the: 
Hermanow dancers. Another big. 
headliner is promised, the name be-,] 
ing concealed. Mme. Hidalgo, oC^ 
the MetropoUtan. NeW: Tork, is mt^xi 
ttoned. ^!| 

JBilir Arnold aad blf hand wt%i 
discourse during the intervals an4« 
Blgpt, 'Who conducted the Swedlahg 
ballets, will be the musical dlreQ>t< 

■tot 'J 

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SAHJHGS -^«'/* 

April 4 (New Tork to London! 
Marlon and Martinea Randall (HO' 
theric.) ; : 

Apra, 4 (New Tol* tO Havanay 
PhU Shhin an4 haUd (Holna.) 

April 1 (New Tork to London),' 
M^e. Itercedes de AcosU. Eva Le^ 
Galllenne^ Norman Bel-Qeddee, < 
Richard HemdOiv Bruno, Walter, J 
(leorgaC. Tyler. Mr. and Mrs. Percy ^ 
Hammond (Mauretanla). ^.j. 

May t (New Tork to^Liondon)— 
Vincent Lopes and orchestra, JacK^ 
Robbins, Domenioo Savlno (Le^^ 
vlathiui). . . » 

April 1 (New Tork to LondonT* ^ 
Frank Bernard, Marten Web. fl^-. 
Tiller girls (Megantlc). ^ f. 

April 1 (New Tork to Londodf.M 
Robert Guinault (Arabic). '.^^ 

March 2« (New Tork to IxmiaiOt*'. 
William Harris, Jr, Karle W. Ham* ' 
mens (Olympic). 

March X (London to New Tork), 
Deslree BUlnger, WUIlam Wllad* 
(Homeric). '^ 




Animal Act Bfll, After 
Y^ars, 1*88^ in 10 

' i^'.-i' London, March 24. wMifl 

The long fight over performing t< 
anlmala is almost at an end. A-n 
standing committee of the Housed jj 
of Commons has approved the Per- j 
forming Anlmala (No. 2) Bill. bi»j^ 
troduced by Brigadier CockerIM, > 
which requires the registration ot^jj 
all persons tn^ntng or exhibiting^, 
performing animals and gives tb«(;^ 
authorities summary power to proiuf^ 
bibit any act causing or likely to .1 
cauae cruelty. '4 

Thia bill, which haa been before j 
Parliament for acme yeara and bae '^ 
been the battle ground of rival fac- 4 
tiona, waa approved in less than 10 » 
minutes and comes into force Jan. 3 
1, J»26. Another blU. for the pro- ,. 
tectlon^ot birds, was approved hi ji 
five minutes. 1 i 1 

The Performing Animals Act ^°^^i 
not apply to any animal trained or. j 
exhibited for military, sporting or.g 
agricultural purposes. ^ 



A ]let|ag« from Shore or Ship wiU i^K^rantee a Room at 

THE PICCADILLY 

WHERE ALL THE SHOW FOLK 8T0P 

C>Me Addregs; PIQUDILLO, LONDON 



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Wednesda/. April 1, 198S 



FOREIGN 



vAsrarr 



ILLIE AND LAWRENCE IMITATING 
AMERICAN HARMONIZING'' SISIER ACTS 



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Oiariot's ReTue in Two Perfomutnces on Premiere— 
Unique Midnight Show for ProfestionalA — 
Terrific Reception — ^Looks Set — Four Openings — 
"Sky Hi^" SpecUcular but Vulgar— •Tamuh" 
WeU Received— "Adam and EW Opens WeU 



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'.ti ■ LiODdoo, March SI. 

Aadre Chariot pat over a dual 
•p«alng (or hia intrtxluctlon of the 
► New York version of "Chariot's Re- 
Tue," which nevec has been seen 
hwe In its entirety, and established 
the event as outstanding amongr last 
Bight's four premiers. "Sky High," 
"Tarqlsh," and "A<!am and ^va" 
were the others. 

The confiictlon in dates is .the 
•auae oi Chariot slipping in a mid- 
night performance for his Ameri- 
canized production at the Prince of 
Wales, attended by every theatrical 
celebrity in London. The regular 
• :30 performance was enthusiasti- 
cally enough received, but the re-,' 
caption accorded the later perform- 
ance was nothing less than terrific 
and 8t>^che8 were to be had for 
' the asking. 

, Gertrude Lawrence. Beatrice 
laiUe and Herbert Munden are the 
principals in ths latest Chariot's 
•dltlohs, with one of the outstand- 
ftig bits being the Misses taille and 
lAwrence doing a travesty on 
American harmonising sister acts. 

Both seem to have gained weight 
■inoc last here and have improved 
Artistically. 

Chariot, in a felicitous speech, 
•tated that Miss Lawrence had re- 
cently recovered from a serious 
Illness, and Miss Lillie had done the 
same from a se^toua title. 

This link in the chain of Chariot 
productions repiacec another 
"Chariot Revue." whleh toft this 
kouse Saturday. " "l.V- -v 

•Sky Hith" 

Albert Dc CourvlUa's "Sky High ' 
aaade its entrance at the Palladium 
with George Robey featured. Uhani- 
moacly praised for Its «p«c^cular 
•ffects, conceived by Hai^bcrt Ward 
(American), and gorgeous costum- 
ing, the presentation was taken te 
tack for Its Jade of humor. Besldec 
which the comedy scenes were voted 
hf many to be among the rawest 
•ver witnessed here, replete with 
iralgarlty. 

"TarnUh," at the Vaudeville, was 
Well received, and appears to be a 
certain succe^ for A. Oerville Col- 
tlns, whose wife, Betty Rose Clark, 
has tbft leadjng role 

"Adam and Bva" Is off to a good 
Mart At the Kew theatre, tendered 
n warm reception. 



Official Summor 



Paris, March il. 

Summer will be declared at 
midnight of April 4 for France, 
Belgium and Oreat Britain. 

The clocks will be advanced 
one hour. 



CHAPUN MOTHER'S 
CASE NOT PASSED ON 



Secretary Davis Non-Commit- 

tai — Official History of 

Matter 

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Londoners Suspicious of 
Griffith's German-Made 

London. March 81. 

D. W. Orlfflth's German made 
film, "Isn't Life Wonderful?" 
tirougiit a mild reception upon 
opening at the Pavilion last night. 

Indications are that London au- 
dlencee suspect German propaganda 
and the picture Is unlikely to draw. 



"OBAHS DUCHESS" TOFFLIHG 

. London, March 81. 

Distress signals being flaunted to 
the breese by "The Grand Duchess" 
at the Globe, the rescue work will 
be unrTertaken by Noel Coward's 
"Fallen Angels." 

The latter piece has beer rushed 
Into Immediate rehearsal as the box 
Office takings of the "Duchees " con- 
tinue to be somewhat anaemic. 



C. KIOBE PINE AT HOLBORir 

B' London. March 81. 

I Nlobe,- tofiplng an exceptionally 
i line bin at the Holbom Empire, pre- 
^. sented a tank act, nicely accepted. 
(*; A troupe of Spanish^ dancers has 
if received the stamp of approval' from 
the Coliseum audiences. 



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, / I ■ Washington, March 81. 

Charlie Chaplin's mother is still 
''atlcklng" while Secretary of Labor 
Davis Is making up his mind what 
to do with the case. The final day 
of the last extension, March 2C, has 
imascd and though rumors are much 
Ui evidence none could be verlfled. 
One of these was to the effect that 
the case was being Investigated In 
Los Angeles with an examination of 
Mrs. Chaplin arranged for, this ex- 
amination to be the final test be- 
fore the secretary Issued his orders. 
Asked concerning this Mr. Davis 
said be I^ew nothing of It To the 
qtiestion als to when the decision 
would be forthcoming the secretary 
referred the reporter to a letter 
he had recently written Billy Sun- 
day, who had aaked that the come- 
dian's mother be permitted to re- 
main la the country. 

In the letter referred to Mr. 
Davis stated he was going to con- 
sider the case from the "humanta- 
rian standpoint," at the same time, 
however, keeping in mind the "de- 
partment's peculiar interests in the 
case." 

"Mrs. ChapUn was admitted," 
reads the letter, "to this country 
for treatment under an established 
practice of the Dei>artment of 
i;AbDr which permits such admis- 
sion. They are constantly made to 
enable aliens to receive the benefits 
of surgical and medicaj treatment 
which skill and special conditions 
here provide and which nowhere 
else can be obtained. In this prac- 
tice we follow not alone the letter 
but the spirit of our laws." 

After negotiations for Mrs. Chap* 
lln's, entrance Into the United 
States bad continued for two years, 
Mr. X>avis said, the then Secretary 
of SUte Colby, on March 8, 1921, 
cabled her authority in London to 
sail for this country, guaranteeing 
her admission upon arrival. When 
the comedian's mother arrived. 
March 26, 1921, three weeks after 
Secretary Davis took office under 
the Republican administration suc- 
ceeding that of President Wilson, 
he aipproved her admission, he said, 
under the cabled guarantee for a 
period of one year for treatment. 
Since the expiration of the flrsi 
year, upon representation by phy- 
sicians that Mrs. Chaplin's condi- 
tion was constantly Improvlnfc. the 
right to remain In the United States 
has been extended from year to 
year. 

It Is generally believed here that. 
In view of the fact that the last ex- 
tension has expired. Secretary 
Davis will grant still further time 
to Mrs. Chaplin. 

Such interest has been created 



lORACU' WITH LADT 
HANA n LONDON 



C. B. Cochran Opening Spec- 
tacle in April at 
Manchetter 



London, liareli IL 
About March 1| Lady Diana 
CoO^r Issued a statement Ae would 
appear in a revival of "The Miracle^ 
in AprlL Na4>ody, at the time, 
seemed to know very much about 
it. 

It now becomes known C. B. 
Cochran is arranging to revive the 
spectacle, with Lady Diana heading 
the cast. 

The premier Is scheduled - tor 
Manchester. 



PRINCE GEOR(£ 

NOW WALES' 

OPPOSISH 



George / Meandering 

Around London's 

Night Places 



I THE TILLER DANCING SCHOOLS 

OF AMERICA, Inc. 



Open f<jr n I.lmllpd 
Number of Pupil* 

€1tm%ttnt of e 
ChlldMii m tipMlaltff 



226 West 72d Street 
NEW YORK 



Mieaet 
Endlcolt 8tl5-« 

MART READ 
Sacra t«r|r 



London, March tL 
This may be unorthodox bnt it 
looks over hare aa U Prince GMorge 
Is out to give the Prinoo ot Walea. 
hia brother, plenty of opposition 
while the Utter ta away vtottlftg 
South Africa and South America. 

Last night Prince Oeorge visited 
the ViccadlUy cabaret and. follow- 
ing the entire ahow, snthuaed ae 
much over Alleen Stanley that he 
finally persuaded har to sing a few 
additional songs. 
This at 1:M a. b. 



''Bamboula*' Splendidly 
Set ; O . K. for limited Ron 

London, March tl. 

rBamboula," the mvch delayed 
musical, got Ita belated start at His 
Majesty's and entranced te a alae- 
able reception. 

The piece Is a fine aowile and aar- 
torial iMTOductlon with • eonveraa- 
tlonal book and slightly weak, al- 
though pleasliig oo^nedy which 
needs replenishing and an adequate 
score. 

It is certain of attaining a lim- 
ited run, 'but there te aome doubt 
concerning its prolonged 



SALE'S BAHD JM GABAIET 
Lendoa, March tL 

Harry Foster has taken over the 
amusement managemeat oC the 
Blanchards Club, and aa his Initial 
attraction hi s placed Jimmy Baleif 
band (BngUsh), opening last night 

Sales at one time was a musical 
director at the leading music halls. 



"FKASQUirA" AT PKIHCES 
London, March SI. 
Jose Collins, currently touring in 
"Frasquita," will come to London 
in that attraction April IS. 

The piece is to be housed at the 
Princes. 



In the ca.se by mail and personal 
Inquiry that Variety's reporter was 
closeted in the offices of the Secre- 
tary of Labor for close to three 
hours while tho file on the case was 
bring sought, and then it wasn't 
found. "the "route Blip" which 
checks up all (lies in the depart- 
ment disclosed that it had l>een in 
practically every departmental of- 
tU'ial's hands, whom it was ap- 
parent had been queried Ir. refer- 
ence to Charlie's mother. 



Mrs. rmiiey's Lawyer 
Reported Satisfied 



London, March SI. 
A lawyer from New York 
recently visited a provincial 
town in search of evidence 
for divorce on behalf of Mrs. 
Fntnk TInney. He Is said to 
have aalled back well satis- 
fied. 



unnetsshow 

aOSESIN 
CARDIFF, 



Following Strike by Com< 

pany for Part Salary — 

No Draw in Provinces 



London, March SI. 

"Sometime" closed at Cardiff Sat- 
urday (March 28) In a turmoIL It 
la the Arthur Hammersteln musical, 
featuring Frank Tinney, due around 
Cbristnuu but eventually opened 
Feb. S at the Vaudeville and moved 
to the road while awaiting a larger 
capacity house. 

The Cardiff controversy started 
before Saturday's matinee when the 
company struek for part salariee. 
The money not forthcoming there 

was no afternoon performance. A 
compromise waa later acoompllahed 
and the night performance given. 
Then the management decided to 
cloce the tour aa Tinney had not 
proven himself a provincial draw. 

"Sometime" was produced over 
bert by William Wilson who is on 
his way to America on the 
"Homeric." The musical had an en- 
thusiastic London opening and 
looked like a sure hit. 

It is not known whether the piece 
wlU resume as a West End attrac- 
tion, or not. 



DEATHS ABROAD 



Paris, March SI. 

Pierra de Bouchard, French poet 
and critic. 

Charlee Laurent, baritone, died at 
Toulouse, France. 

M. Castelli, Montmartre chanson- 
nlar, died suddenly in Paris. He 
booked for a part In the new operetta 
"P. L. M.," at the Bouffes-Parlslens 
next month. 

Mare Ribet, 49, French cafe sing- 
er, known as SIdol, died In destitute 
circumstances. 

Chariaa Alexandre Ducoe, the 
fbunder of the Solldarlte Theatrale, 
a French stage syndicate years ago, 
died la Paris. 

Huge Bettauer, Austrian novelist 
and Journalist, was assassinated In 
Vienna by political enemies. The 
murderer has been arrested. 

Merita Meskzewski, 70, Polish pi- 
anist and composer, died In Paris. 
He was formerly a professor at the 
Conservatory of Music at Berlin. 



CLADfS FUM MOTHSB 

Parla. March SI. 

A burglar named Jean de Monts, 
26, alleging to be the son of Mme. 
de Monts, picture actress of Los 
Angeles, was arrested here last 
weeK on charges of attempted rob- 
bery and assaulting the Janitor of a 
building in the Rue de Florence. 

The Intruder was held by the po- 
lice until the Janitor recovered in 
order to testify. 



HTLTOH BEMAIH8 AT HOME 

London, March 31. 

Jacdi Hylton has renewed his con- 
tract with the Piccadilly cabaret for 
another year. It cancels the pro- 
posed American tour over the Keith- 
Alhee circuit of this English dance 
band. 



Wilson Stsging "First Kiss" in N. V. 
London. March Si. 
Wllliflm Wilson left on the 
"Homeriir" to produce "The First 
Kiss" In New York. 



TEmZZIM DID 
NOT DRAW 
AFHRRADIO 

Agents Blame Broadcast- 
ing — ^Mine. Says Week 
Night 



London, March SI. 

Anti-radio factions have been 
tendered another morsal with which 
to advocate their cause in the re- 
cent poor showing of Mme. Tet- 
razzlnl's "oncert at Albert Hall. 
The singer gave a performance to 
one-third ot a house on March 25 
after having broadcast March 10. 

Other than the disappointing 
showing Is the citing of Tetrasxlni's 
concerts in 192S when, within a 
few weeks, the diva gave three con- 
certa to capacity audiences at this 
same hall. 

Concert agents claim the broad- 
casting proved dlaastroas, inhere* 
as the Singer, herself, attributes the 
empty seats to her appearance on a 
week night instead of a Sunday 
evening, as she did two years ago^ 
and inftufllclont press work. 



FRENCH FLYING 
ACEINPLAY 



Rostand's l.'Arcluuige'' 
in Memory of Giqmemer 

Parts. Marah Si. 

Maurice Rostapd hm oompUed a 
pkty in memory pt > tUa Vteneh 
flying ace. Quynemer, aatltled. 
"L'Arcbange." which be haa had 
mounted at the Theatre Sarah 
Bernhardt. The piece opened mod- 
erately and gives Indicatioaa of at- 
taining but a brief run. 

In three acts 4nd a prologue the 
story concerns the Arcbangal Saint 
Michael Inspiring a military aviator 
who Joins the heroes of the paat 
after many glorious deeds. The 
script is sufficiently poetic, but 
lacks dramatic staMlity. 

Paul Bernard portrajw the role 
of the modern aviator; Femand Is 
Oeneral Marceau; Mas Lery la the 
brave soldier, "La Tour d'Auvergno 
of Napoleon"* day. and Mile. Ser- 
viere plays the name pari of the 
Archangel. 



INDEX 

Of Pagaa In This Isa'ue 

Mlseellaneeue 1 

Foreign „ ^ 2-8 

Vaudeville v*** 4*9 

Burlesque „. 17 

Legitimate , 1S-20 

Legitimate Reviews 26 

Sports „ 14 

Pictures Zl-ti 

Picture Reviews 87-38 

Presentations 89-44 

Film House Reviews 36 

IMiisie 89-44 

Radio ,....89-40 

Disk Review* 43 

Bsnd Reviews 48 

Cabaret Review*.. 44 

Editorials 18 

Little Theatre* ;. 22 

Cabaret ,.*. 44 

Stoeka .................... 22 

TimeaSquars ,.«.. IB 

New* of the Daillaa...... 16 

Opera and Conoart 28 

Outdoor* 49-B1 

Inside Stuff — Legit 26 

" " —Vaudeville.. 18 

" —Picture*.... 84 

" " — Musia 42 

Obituary 61 

Correspondence 62 

Letter List 66 

Vaudeville Reviews..'. ....'10-11 

Bqriesque Routee. ,, 17 

Bills Next Week 12-13 

** Cireu* 46 



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FOUR NEW BIG K.-A. HOUSES 
• WITH COMBINATION POUCY 



Passing of Big Time Vauderille Indicated — Only 12 
Big Timers Left in East — Six Acts and Pictures 
Present Public Demand 



- The ];>aMiing of big time vaude- 
ville Is further seen in the an- 
oouncement of the Keith-Albee 
circuit tb^ . its four new- KL-A. 
houses about to be con8tructe4 at 
Lexington avenue and S6th street. 
New Tovk; JTlueliing. L. I.; Church 
and 21st streets, Brooklyn, and a 
S.OOO-seater In Jamaica, Im I., with 
site withheld. 

All four houses will play six 
vaudeville acts and feature pic- 
tures. It Is the flrst time the K.-A. 
circuit has built a large capacity 
house for other than a big time 
policy. 

I-i the opinion of showmen in dose 
touch with vaudeville- and with the 
X.-A. executives the six-act and 
picture policy is the most popular 
combination «t present and to the 
public's oholo*. 

Rig time b«usf>s In large cities 
will continue to give their patrons 
the current type of vaudeville for 
a discriminate minority exists In 
the Ivse cities which will continue 
to patronise this type of show to the 
exclusion of all else. But the num- 
ber of big time bouses now in the 
east, about 12, is considered ample 
to take care of what remains of 
the bir time cUeatelle. 

Thos. W. L4tmb is the architect 
for each. ' 



Twins Did $38,000 at State; 
$43,000 StiU Record 

The Siamese Twins (Hilton sisters) 
failed to 'break Jack Dempeey's 
house record at Loew's State, New 
Tork, iast week, although the twins 
are credited with a gross close to 
I38.0AO on the week, against Demp- 
scy's 148.000. 

■ Dempsey did three iftiows daily, 
While the. twins and the other acts 
on the bill did four. The twins' 
business- was considered remarkable, 
especially during L^nt. Dempsey 
also had the advantage of Bnection 
Day. a holiday, when he piled up his 
record gross. 

The State is the first Loew house 
In which the HiUonn have appeared 
in which they have failed to better 
Dempsey's flgurefl. They have al- 
ready broken his marks at Newark. 
Bo.<iton, Buffalo and other Loew 
houses. 



LOPET $6,000 




Band Doubling Here and 
Abroad-^ails May 2 



Vincent Lopes and ' his er<ibe«tra 
at the Bushwick, Brooklyn, this 
week, will double frohi the Hippo- 
drome, New York, next week for 
the balance o>f Oieir American stay 
which to three more weeks. T)iey 
couldn't arrange to dou^e from the 
Bushwick but will play some other 
house In conjunction with the Hip. 

The returp date to the E. P. Al(ee, 
Brooklyn, has been set for April 20 
Instead of Z^th. Lopes broke the 
Albee house record last month and 
the quick return was demanded for 
April 27. Lopes'S sailing on May 2 
necessitated setting that rtand back 
one week. 

The l>andi. an with 17 maslcians 
sails on the Levtothan to play the 
Kit Kat Club for eight weeks at 
33,000 weekly. He will double with 
the Capitol theatre. London, where 
ha reoetvas a simitor salar)-. 



Cross-W«rd CoUcr— 
Onrades Next? 



Boston, March tl. ; 

According to advices frdi^ 
members of book publishing 
firms here, the cross-word pui^- 
sle craze has turned the cor- 
ner, and apparently about to 
go the way of Mah Jbngg and 
the rest of the recent-year 
amusement fads. The decreas- 
ing demand for dictionaries Is 
the publishing men's pulse of 
public desire In this case. The 
demand has dropped one-third 
in the past four weeks. That 
indicates a sodden return to 
normalcy, but hardly a com- 
plete one as yvt, since the sale 
of the platleas son -Action of 
No&h Webster, at al., was_400 
per cent above the customary 
between November last and 
March prasent. 

In an attempt to revive the 
flagging interest one big pub- 
lishing house here is going 'o 
Issue a rei>rint of a book of 
charades first offered to the 
public in 1894. Charades 
-are short stansos of verse, 
usually four or six lines, 
which enigmatically describe a 
single word, the reader's prob- 
lem being to disSover the iden- 
tity of the said word. 

At>pended to the new volume 
Is a key to the answers, which, 
according to a pote printed on 
the Same page, is not Intended 
to divulge the answers, but to 
verify the correctness of a 
gueas. 



Marrying into Society 
Sedano (Brown and Sedano) Is 
enggaed to marry Ann Dorsey. 
Rutherfbrd, N.-J., society girl. 



MML SOPH TUCKER'S HXNESS' 
AND BANKRUPTCY lieiORYLAJ 



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Two Doctors, Nurse and U. S. Marshal Cowl^ 
Keep f*atient Away from Matinee at Pali 
Cleveland — Soph's Hectic Time Trying to Fori 



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Cleveland, March 31. 
Madam* Sophie Tucker spent a 

hectic week-ens In Cleveland, and 
after she thought all her troubles 
over hsr restaurant failure werd at 
an end. Sophie, who has never 
been accnsod of being a sap, tried 
to use the old npodle and outwit 
local creditors. 

The week started serenely with all 
dC her admirers on hand at the 
Palace, Sunday night, y No prdceas 
servers were hanging around watch- 
ing the dougli that Soph was bring- 
ing it. It looked great for no gray 
hairs. 

Madame lost a bundle of Jack 
when she became Interested In the 
defunct Carleton Terrace here. The 
eatery hlew, Steph loft town. * It 
forgot she bad given up 110,000 m 
notes to Ed Strong and Henry 
Bsckerman, local petitioners. 
Strong is one of the directors of 
the State theatre, next door to the 
Palace. 

Miss Tucker was subpoenaed to 
appear Friday at 8:30 p. m. before 
Referee In Bankruptcy Carl Friebo- 
lin. When the time came her at- 
torney had not arrived from New 
York so ail parties agreed to allow 
her to appear 9: IS, Saturday morn. 
At 10 a. m. no Madame. The United 
States marshal was sent to the 
Statler hotel to bring the witnass. 
When he arrived he found Miss 
Tucker was ill, attended by two 
doctors and a nurse. Of a kindly 



Kajiyama's White l^ife 
Charged with Infideb'ty 

/ Chicago. March SI. 

Tameo Kajlyama, Japanese men- 
tal conceatrationist. Is suing bin 
■White mUe, May Fllndell, for di- 
vorce, charging InfldeMty. They were 
married in 1916 and lived together 
until last May. The wife at- present 
is in New York. 

Kajiyama Is the master of «ever:\l 
languages and the editor of a weekly 
journal of psychology known an 
"The Mcntallst." Ben Ehrllcl!! rep- 
resents him. ;■■"',. 



Billy Lytell's Finances 

« Chicago, March 31. 

Billy Lytell (of Lytell and Fant) 
has appealed to Attorriey Ben Ehr- 
lich fOB peace and protection from 
his creditors. Mr. Ehrlich will per- 
suade the local courts to declare 
Billy insolvent. 

Liabilities of approximately $4,000 
are listed. The principal creditors 
are Joseph Koletsky, 11,000. and 
Bernard Burke, New York, with a 
slip for $700. 

Lytell claims his assets are nil. 




EAIIBY EICHMAN'S DIVORCE 

H-irry Relchman, professionally 
RIchman, who heads the Club 
RIchman and a vaudeville act. won 
an Interlocutory decree of divorce 
from Yvonne Relchman. The de- 
fendant Js a professional, having 
appeared in pictures and musical 
comedy. 

' Mrs. Reichman did not contest 
the action, which xm'ine op before 
Justice Harry B. LoWls In the 
Brooklyn (N. T.) Supreme Court. 
Thay were married Dec. 6, 1918, In 
San FAincIsoo. 



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HELD OVER A SECOND WEEK AT THE KEITH-ALBEE HIPPODROME, 

NEW YORK ,. . 



The following mr^ excerpts from some newspaper criticisms of FOWLER and TAMARA'8 Unusual and 
Colorful Argentine Production: 

VARIETY: "They are as graceful a dance team as has been seen In vaudeville. I'helr stuff Is replete 
with nuance in many respecth from technique to costuming and production. . . Fowler and Tamara 

are proved theatrical Htaples in picture houses and (rapper clubs, and the Hippodrome presentation leaves 
nothing wanting for Vandeville." Aftel. 

N. T. AMERtCAN: "Another 'unusual dand) presentation is that of Fowler and Tamara. expone^itn of 
the tango In all its varied and diversified forma. They have arranged a beautiful number in which they 
are assisted by the South American Troubadours;" ' ■ 

BILLBOARD: "Fowler an4 T^Moara a.cqiiitted themselves after a scintillating fashion."" 

MORNING TELK»RAPU: ~It Is my notion that the finest, happiest, most exulting thing that the Hip- 
podrome has done is .this week's presentation of Fowler and Tamara with their South American Trouba- 
dours." . Rohert Speare. 

N. Y. STAR: "An artistic offering that deserves special mention for the splendid manner In which it 
closed a speedy program." . 



disposition the Marsh 
make sura tb« patient 
be disturbed by some 
person, so he placed a 
side of Madame's door 
around. 

At noon- Manager John RokM^ 
thf I^alace started to think, of. 
matinee. He got In touch wlthj 
H. Felsman, attom^9 for the 
tloners, and told him of hlti aft 
noon performance which would 
worthless without a Tucker. 

Ed Strong, whose theatre la 
dgor to the Palace, was nppealedl 
and he said h« would not wantf 
injure the big house, even if It 
opposition. They reached an 
ment whereby Miss Tucker 
become well and dpi^ear for q« 
tioning from noon ur til matt 
time and then go back to he qu 
tioned, If not l>ecoming ill ags 
Questioned Soph 

Attorney Felsman quesiv 
Miss Tucker for eight hours, 
to ttKsate 8Msets, as the singer 
gone into bankruptcy before ace 
Ing the Cleveland enKagemi 
Boph stated sha bad earned X%X,\ 
In 1924, aiid that after all expei 
were paid she had $25,000 
When asked where the bat 
was. she had a lapse of mc 
The lapse hung with her righlj 
the linlBh. She said that sha^ 
ways sent her money to her br 
in New York and he invested It^ 
her and never gave her an acoeil 
Ing. She said she did not 
what she bad or what sbs 
worth. 

When asked at^out jewelry 
Is known to have had, she said 
had lost most of it and the rest 
stolen. She did not know wliei^ 
where. Al«6 forgot where she 
bought her Jewels and also 
had given her any. 

Now looks like Tucker will 
from the "Mama" songs to 
get-Me-Nots." 

The hearing was continued 
Wednesday in New York. 



12 MORE HIEDIUMS" 
; SLAUD FOR 



Mis-Trial Claimed for Ref 
Case — Palace's Asst^ llf 
Spoke to Juryworfl^ 



Cleveland, Man^ 
Apparently tha ease of 
Renner. arrestad hera throuc 
efforts of Harry Houdinl, 
retried on a technicality. 
was charged with obtaining! 
ander false pretenses, clalmloSi 
beti medium. He was found 
and Is now out on ball. 

The basis for \uo retdieil i 
by the attorneys for Rennef ta 
Assistant Manager Hlnes e|f 
Palace here, while waiting 'fcfoS 
the courtroom, was introduced! 
Some of the Jurywomen and \k, 
yersa.tlon took placd. Thl* 
nicality has been seised uponj 
Renher's lawyers. The judge 
reserved sentence pending ^h<r.( 
come of the new trial, which 
likely be followed by trials trfj 
other mediums arrested henrj 
frauds. 



MARION BATMONB'S B£1 

Marlon Rajrmond, who reil 
from the vaudeville etaRC set 
years ago after her marriage ^ 
Frederick Rolland. non- profession 
Is planning a return to the 
In a new singing single. ' 

Prior to her marriage Mies 
mond did an act with Mike 
as -her partner. 



POCKET BILLIABD FOSSIB: 

Frank Taberski. ex-i>i" ket 
.Hard champion and leader i» 
curront tournament. Is lirlivr o; 
to the vaudeville booktr.'! by A" 
Wilton. Tab«rBki holds the wor 
record for consecutive win". S*"' 
is highly regarded to resuln :i'* 
of world's champion fmm 
Oreenleaf. 



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WedMMfaf. April l,t9tS 



VAUDEVILLE 



VARIETY 



VAUDEVILLE VS. PICTUR ES 

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lERCENTIieE 

' siLimr FOH 




I^Obserrers on Both Sides See 
I Une-up of DifFeroit Fields 
Next Season- — Some Terri- 
t o r y in Understanding 
About Increasing Salary—' 
Exhibitors Must Have 
Added Attractions — Each 
Side With ShorUge of 
Bookers Thoroughly Fa- 
miliar With Both — Chance 
for "Headliners" to Test 
Drawing ^ Power in Pic- 
ture Houses « '' 



HARRY PEASE JAHfD 
FOR ALIMONY LAXITY 



Songwriter - Vaudevillian Re- 
leased When $457 Ar- 
rears Is Paid 



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l^'^tilLDA GRAY'S $4,200 

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y A revolution in arausennenta at- 
ty feeling vaudeville and pictures 
!,(. Alike is surely under way. The plc- 
1^ tare theatres playing attractions 
l^are going to b« the reaoon for a 
^ complete about face on the part 
p«t such vaudeville headllners who 
rare «ure Are box oflics drawing 
cards and have sufflclent faith In 
themselves at the box oflRc^ to be 
f^wllllng to gamble on their draw'ng 
n Dowers with the exhibitors running 
t(- the bigger picture houses. 
^ That Is the consensus of opinion 
S? of those who liave watched vaude- 
I ▼Ille theatres and plctrira hou:.'es 
^thl3 season. 

jV, Agents of vaudeville have kept 
p their eyes focused on the changes 
J occuring in the picture houBcs. 
({jXhey feel that th^y are losing a lot 
if. of money through a num'>er of 
their attractions going over to the 
K picture deld. Se7e<al are repcrted 
operating under subicrfug«i In plac- 
,' ing some vaudeville cards In the 
'i picture houses. 

• In ceveral terr.ltorlea whsre one 

<i' fehala or another ol tht picture 

E 'theatres Is aligned w.th ither the 

1 'Keith or the Orp^ifum vaudeville 

Interests there seemingly is an vn- 

: deratanding the picture houses aie 

^ not to outbid 7X idevllie for the 

^ (services of any headltaer from Ihe 

^ latter field. In two ln3tanc«>s be- 

> cause of this, opposition chains of 

picture theatres have obtained the 

names to contracts of standard 

, Taudeville turns. In these instances, 

■^' however, the contracts have been 

made on a straight salary basis, 

with the ante anywhere from $260 

to" 1500 over the regular vaude- 



Syracuse, March tl. 

"Why Doesn't the Alimony Club 
Get" New Rooms r' may be the title 
of Harry Pease's next song hit In- 
spired by 17 hours In Jail In Syra- 
cuse.^ Pease Is back in vaudeville 
today, doing his stufC with his part- 
ners, Kddie Nelson and Ora Dawson. 

Pease was arrested after the act 
had completed fts engagement at 
the Temple here on a warrant en- 
tered by a White Plains Justice be- 
cause he was $457 behind In ali- 
mony payments to Mrs. Louise 
Pease. He borrowed the money 
from his partner, and Charles Ed- 
ward Long, attorney representing 
Mrs. Pease, and Rchard P. Byrne, 
retained by Pease, stipulated to set 
aside the order of arrest. 

Mrs. Pease has also^ Instituted 
action for $100 a month alimony 
and $1,000 counsel fees, but an ad- 
J -rniuent until June was agreed 
upon. 



ACTIALKSOUT 
WHEN TALK 
STOPPED r~ 



Tacoma's Pantages Mgr. 

Objected to N. V. A. 

Propaganda 



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Tacoma, Wash., March SI. 

Noodles Fagan walked out of the 
Pantages bill last week when the 
resident- manager Informed him he 
could not talk at diflTerent clubs or 
other places In the Interests of the 
National Vaud'evllle Artists. 

Upon Pagan leaving here, he took 
a train for Los Angeles. 



JOB IN CHICAGO 

MAYBE FOR 

SffiJOS. 

Chance for Titled Enter* 
tainer Who Gave Atmos- 
phere to Kelly's Stables 



Chicago, March $1. 

Chicago has heard about Sir Jo- 
seph Ginsburg, Willie Howard's 
rubber stamp, stumbling between 
the Bronx and Newark, lool(lng tor 
a Job. 

Sir Jos. might BtiU be welcomed 
in Chicago i( he came Ip at night 
and didn't remain too long. It 
would not be the first time Chi 
got a load of Ginzburg. For about 
six weeks Sir Jos. supplied the at- 
mosphere at Bert Kelly's Stable. 

Kelly's Stable la a cabaret set 
within a barn. Downstairs are 
the stalls and the upper or dance 
floor formerly had been the hay- 
loft. In remodelling the dump Mr. 
Kelly cleaned It so far that the 
atmosphere of a stable wtui lost, 
although everything else suggesting 
a livery was stUl t^ere. 

This was about the time Sir Jo- 
seph blew In and was going along 
Rush street near where Kelly had 
landed his hangout. Sir Joe was 
arguing with a cop. The entertainer 
wanted to go to New York and the 
cop wanted him to go to the North 
Avenue police station. The police- 
man was about to win the debate 
(Continued on page 8) 



DICK WHEELER NOW 
NAVIGATES RUM CHASER 



fe! 



▼ille figure. 



The case of Oilda Gray is proving 
jj nomething entirely different. Last 
year, during the four weeks before 
Christmas, the former Zlegfeld 
"Follies" star played picture thea- 
tres after a misunderstanding with 
the Keith office. Keith's originally 
offered her $2,000 when she asked 
for $2,500. Later they Jumped the* 
offer to $2,250, but In.stead of ac- 
cepting it she took $3,500 for a 
single week at the Alhambra, Mil- 
waukee, doing so well she was held 
over for a second week, playing on 
a percentage basts, during which 
she topped the original $3,500 figure 
for her share. The next two weeks 
of booking that followed were in big 
picture houses controlled by Mar- 
cus Loew and here she again was 
on a flat salary. 

$4,200 for Gilda Gray 

When Mi.s8 Gray finished her 
Florida season slie negotiated a 
contract with the Famous Players 
theatrpa to play them on a per- 
centage of the proflts over the 
operating lost of the hou.«cs. The 
percentage runs in the neighbor- 
hood of 66 per cent, of the average, 
ma her first week in Atlanta saw 
the .otar draw down $4,200 for her 
end. Ill Memphis, at the Palace, 
lust week, the receipts went to 
$'1,287, and Gflda's share was 
ii.iiO. 

An idea that the Keith executives 
'Co.ntinued on page t.) 



Noodles Fagan has been known 
as a "pet aot" on the Pantages cir- 
cuit, and ha« been reported as often 
advising Alexander Pantages on the 
operation of his circuit. Pantages 
Is known to have been very friendly 
with Fagan. 

It seems unlikely that a Pan- 
tages house manager would hare 
taken personal authority to stop an 
artist propagandising for the N. V. 
A. without Instructions from higher 
up. 



FINAL ''UNir' ACT RBTURNS 



Moran and 'Wiser Last Shubert Act 
To Be Booked By K-A Circuit 



Moran and Wizer will return to 
America via San Francisco from 
Australia June 7. They have been 
routed by the eastern Keith-Albee 
Circuit and will probably accept an 
Orpheum tour to bring them east. 

This team Is the last of the Shu- 
bert unit acts to return to the K-A 
Circuit Following the dissolution 
of the unit circuit they played in- 
dependent vaudeville and burlesque 
for one season. 



Yvette Rugel at Met? 

Yvette Rugel. formerly a vaude- 
ville and also in musical comedy, 
and at present featured with Harry 
Richman's cabaret show (Club 
Rlchman), has been signed for five 
years by the Metropolitan opera. At 
least an announcement to that ef- 
fect is being made by Rlchman at 
the Hippodrome, where his club 
show Is this week. 

Rlchman stated Miss Rugel would 
first appear In Paris opera next 
summer before the Met date. Grace 
Moore, of the "Mualc Box Revue," 
is almlllarly annou^nced. 



Former Vaudevillian, Who Was 

Jailed for Beating Up English 

Officer, Commands Vessel 



Pan House Bars 
Act's Variety Display 



When playing the Pantages, 
Los Angeles, on their recent 
route of the Pan Circuit, 
Shriner and Fitzsimmons, two- 
man vaudeville act, were or- 
dered to stop displaying Var- 
iety on their prop newsstand 
around which the act is writ- 
ten. • 

Shriner and Fitxsimmons had 
used the Variety display all 
over the Pan Circuit until they 
played Los Angelee. The dis- 
play consisted of several Var- 
ietys hanging prominently 
among other periodicals on the 
stand. 



WILLIAM CAINE 
LOST HIS GAL; 

mm PLEASE 

Suing Mary Louise Green- 
Wood for Breach 
of Promise 



Los Angeles, March 31. 
William C. Davidson, knowa as 
William Caine, vaudeville actor, 
has brought «uit In the Superior 
Court to recover $56,000 from Mary 
Louise Green-WopdA a Los Angeles 
l^vorcee, whom f\e charges failed 

^"H^to keep her promise to marry him 
after a wedding date had been set. 
Mrs. Greene-Wood has filed a 
general denial to the complaint, 
Davidson's attorneys ■ allege they 
can introduce 50 letters to prove 
the acts of the woman Injured the 
name, credit, health and social 
standing of the actor. 



Dick Wheeler, erstwhile vaude- 
ville partner and hu'sband of Kitty 
Dolan, has left the stage flat for 
the more exciting and adrentnrous 
career of command of & rum runner 
chguser operating around Nesr York 
City. 

Wheeler, among his other adven- 
tures, sojourned In a Jail la India 
for six months after as altercation 
with a British Army oflleer. Cap- 
tain Johnson, who was paying 
obnoxious attention to Mise Dolan. 

Wheeler gaT* the captain an 
artistic lacing lo a hand to hand 
encounter but wa« arrented when 
he followed the officer to his bar- 
racks and proceeded to sweeten 
the score by breaking his sword 
and disrobing him. 



Snodgrass Doing Big 

Biz on Radio Rep 

Davenport. la., March $1. 

The lowans. Inveterate radio fans 
all winter, are making Harry Snod- 
grass a national idol out this way. 
Snodgrass closed a week's stand In 
the Columbia theatre last week, 
playing to capacity houses three 
times a flay and turning 'em away 
on Sunday and Saturday perform- 
ances. 

At Des Moines last week It Is 
claimed the Orpheum set a house 
record with over 38,000 admissions 
for 21 performances. The Orpheum 
la reported to have refunded money 
for LOO") tickets "over-sale" for the 
closing day. 



WEBEB AHD FIELDS EAST 

Weber and Fields will tour the 
eastern Keith-Albee houses at the 
conclusion of their present Orpheum 
route, in a new act which will in- 
corporate a condensation of sev- 
eral of their t>eet comedy scenes. 

Arthur Klein did the booking. 



UKULELE KE' AT $1,500 
WEEK IN LONDON CLUB 



Parody Club Denied Injunction 

— Going for Six Weeks 

Abroad 



"Ukulele Ike" Cliff Edwards opens 
July 6 at the Kmbassy Club, London 
for six weeks at $1,500 a week. I3<1- 
wards' contract with the "Lady Be 
Good" management expires in June 
which permit.^ the London engage- 
ment arranged by Max Hart. 

Kdwards' unique Pathe recordings 
have caught on sensationally abroad 
which has increased the value of 
his demand. Kdwards Incidentally 
put that label importantly on the 
map because of his style of vocal- 
izing. 

The injunction suit started by the 
Parody Re.staurant, Inc. against 
Kdwards wa.s decided in his favor 
Monday when Justice Erlanger In 
the New York Supreme Court de- 
nied the cafe's motion. Edwards 
walked out of a $800-$000 weekly 
engagement (on a percentage ar- 
rangement) on the plea of Ill- 
health and sort throat caused by 
the close atmosphere, and created 
much comment on Broadway be- 
cause of his action. 

Kendler & Goldstein were the at- 
torneys for Edwards. 



COMEBACK AT 72 

Mme. Catherine Marco, 72-year- 
old prima donna, recently featured 
in an old-timers offering. Is plan- 
ning a comelxick on her own In a 
skit called "Late for Rehearsal." In 
which she will be assisted by four 
other players. 



Rose Wilton Awaits Arrival 
Rose Wilton (Wilton Bisters) will 
remain oft the stage, according to 
report until an expected family ar- 
rival. 

The Wiltons have been laying off 
for some time. Rose married non- 
professional some time ago. 



JIM THORNTONS 

WIFE^PASTIN 

COURT 



Jim Brings Suit to Annul 
His Marriage to Josie 
Palmer 



Romance at "Sweet Sixteen" is 
much more enduring than romance 
that comes along In life as one ap- 
proaches $0. That at least is the 
contention of James Thornton, who 
20 years ago wrote "I Love You As 
I Loved You When You Were Sweet 
Sixteen," which he dedicated to his 
wife, Bonnie Thornton, At that 
time the Thorntons Were one of the 
best-known couples In vaudeville, 
and "Jim"* Thornton was without 
a petr as a monologlst. Since then 
Bonnie Thornton has passed to the 
bfyond. 

For a number of years prior to 
her death in 1920, Bonnie Thornton 
conducted a millinery estabHsh- 
ment on West 47th street, she hav- 
ing retired from vaudeville about 
five years previously. She and her 
husband had been married for about 
30 years, and at the time of her 
demise it was stated Bonnie left 
an estate amounting to about $50,- 
000. 

All Broadway seemed: to be of the 
understanding that Jim was to get 
the estate. At least that was what 
was bandied about, and Jim was 
nightly seen In the Little Green- 
room, on 48th street, J«st west of 
Broadway, which was conducted by 
Josephkie Palmer, a rather buxom 
lady of middling years, Who had at 
the time as an assistant man- 
ageress of the restaurant. Elfle Fay. 

A few months later there came 
the story that Jim Thornton had 
married Josie Palmer. No one was 
entirely sure, and Jim on various 
occasions was and wasn't married 
to her, according to whatever kind 
of a day It happen to be for Jim. 

Now it Is all different. One thing 
Is certain, J|m must have married 
Josie, for he has retained Frederick 
E. Goldsmith to obtain an annul- 
moht of the ceremony that bound 
him to her. 

The suit was started last week 
and the papers were served on Mrs. 
Thornton at 10 West 47th street by 
William Nealis. 

In his complaint Thornton alleses 
that Josie was not the chaste kidy 
she professed to be In the days of 
the courtship, and that at no time 
until after he married her was he 
aware that she was other than what 
she professed to be; likewise, lie al- 
leges he did not know any of the 
facts of her earlier nfe which since 
they were married have been 
brought to his attention, and that 
It is because of these facts which 
he has had substantiated that he 
wants to be freed from the bonds of 
matrimony. 

The papers In the case were filed 
yesterday, »nd the case is to be 
heard In the Supreme Court of New 
York. 



Bonnie Ghss' Retvrn 

Bonnie Glass, who last danced on 
Broadway last year at the Palais 
Royale, Is undeMtood to be open- 
ing at the Trooadero, New York, 
the latter part of this week. 

Miss Glass will have Medrano, 
previously at the 300 Club, as her 
dancing partner. 

The new combination replaces 
Cortcz and Peggy at the Trocadero. 



C. K. Y. Drawing 

Clara Kimball Young Is credited 
with Jumping the gross $2,000 above 
normal upon her three-day vaude- 
ville debut at the State, Jersey City. 
last week. 

The erstwhile picture actress Is 
booked by the Keith-Albee Clrcutt 
In the Tom Harrle sketch, "Himj 
Adorable Wife.' 




VARIETY 

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VAUDEVILLE 



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My <Uar Mr. Albee:— ■ ^ ■. • - ', 

At « meetioc oC all execatlres of tho Stanley Company of Am«rtea 
and Imus* tnanacws of aU vaudevlU« and motion picture housea In 
Philadelphia and ■nrrovndlnc towna held this mominK. plans were ar- 
ranged for the N. Y. A. drire, which will open In Philadelphia during 
tha wa*k df Aitrll IXtfa. Ab* Sabloaky. Frank Bohler and myself ad- 
'dreaaed the meetinc and I can assure you thai we haV^e the heartieat 
oo-oiperaU«a on the part of everyone^ Arrangementa have been mate 
to make collecflona in every vaudeville luid motion picture houses no 
matter hownnall. and we propose to have special features and sj>eakers 
durlns N. V. A. w«ek to help the drive. 

The bi|r vaudeville show and ball will be held on Tuesday night, 
^>kprll aist. In the new Elks Clubhouse on North Broed street. Uie llneat 
dobhouae of Us kind in the country and yre plan to sell 5.000 tickets at 
$1.50 each. We have seoyred the ballroom at a special price so that 
the expense will be smaller than last year. Tickets for this ball will be 
sold at aU theatres and in several of the bigsest organixatlons in town, 
as wen as by every member of the general committee. We believe this 
ball will be the fhiest we have ever btid in this city. 

On WedntpOay last. Bmymond "^tchcock mftde ti wonderful speecti 
a)>out the N. V. A. before vn meiAbei^'of the Shrine Club and Sophia 
Tucker «4hg and told about the coming drive. The Shriners will,' as 
usual, take a large nussber of UckMs for th« ball, 

The advertising campaign ^or'the benefits In'New York has been 
started and ftrom the results alre«dy .obtained we feel confident f>t 
making a bettar showing than last year. 

•I «annot speak too highly t>C the support and assistance we are get- 
ting from everyone connected with the theatres here. Jules Mastbaum 
has issued orders to all his men to get behind this drive with more seal 
thaa they have ever displayed In anything and we hope to break all rec- 
ords. 



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Trusting that we will be able to show gratifying results. \^, , 

Very tndy yours, >^ * . < 

HARRY T. JORDAN 



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"- -z^ .«vWv*: vf March %3. 1986. 

0- Nellie Revell, in !ier weekly colunm in ^*Variety'* sets 
forth the sentiment which should inspire every vaudeville 
manager and artist in the work that is being done by the 
National Vaudeville Artists' Association. 

' -^ MISS REVELL SAID: * 

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Now that we haye paid one Income tax, have time to sit down and 
wondar whether that ha» clearM tba slate of all We owe. Are we still 
in deit for any other Incokae takes Y "Riender to Caesar the things that 
are Caesar's," says the income tax man. We have to. for Caesar is 
stricter with us than the other powers that give ss opportunities and 
protect us in making the most of them. 

Do we think we are making all our successes ourselves, that they 
are home made, that we are self-aufflcient? Do we think the voice that 
delights an audience, the rhythm and grace that make us so fine a 
dancer, the sense of fun and humor that enables us 'to draw laughs 
would avail us anything were it not for the organisation that stands 
behind us and creates chances for us to use our tiilents? Of course 
not. Even the most egotistical will admit that no one can be i^lf -suf- 



ficient. 



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We owe something to the God that gave us those abiliyes and to 
the profession that gives us the opportunity to use them. A very great 
and wise teacher said: "He who gives to the poor, lends to the Lord." 
We do owe a spiritual Income tax and we do not have to go out of our 
way to the crowded esLft side or to foreign countries to discover the 
poor to whom we can pay it Over at the N. V. A. there la a list of our 
less fortunate brothers and sisters. Some are in health camps, some in 
hospitals. Their bread, their happiness, their very life depends on the 
fund established by this club of yours and theirs. The chance to pay 
that spiritual assessment is right here at our elbow, for all of us, be 
we actors, agents, managers or anyone else who earns his living in 

vaudeville. 

* 

We owe a debt of gratitude to God for health and talents, we owe 
our financial support to the fund that always stands ready to support 
us and we owe our moral support to the men who have inade that fund 
possible. i "^ ' "^ 

I And our returns are due this week. 



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MUOGMENTS 

Wattsr C JonUn; Bums Bros.; 
~f4S«.74. 

V- Jans Frods^ I no,; &. R.- Studies, 
Inc.; |m.7«. 

" Bon Horftwitz (Cen-Hur Restau- 
rant); JOhn Randies, Inc.; |StO.T4. 

John Cort; Colony Shops; $1,- 
1Wl.«t. ' 
" Hsirfy Oottins, Inc.; Stem Bros.; 

Max MareiAf J. HalUday; I79S.M. 

liMlspsodsnt Thsstrs, Inc.} A. R: 
Elliott, et aL; 1704. , 

Perry Bradford; J. a. Frank; 
$2S1.«7. 

Muv<ay W. Garsson, Ino-i et al.; 
W. I. Rosenfeld; $27,114.86. 

Paul R. Henkeli N. T. Tel. Co.; 
$«.«.■ ■ ' 

Harry Auradier (Archer) ; P. M< 
Trebltsch; $2,408.38. 

Sanger A Jordan, lne>; Wm. 
,Mann Co.; I&2.10. ^^ 

INCORPORATIONS 

Weedriefc Amwsemant Corp., 
Brooklyn. Picture theatres; capital, 
$6,000/ directors, Eugene Newman, 
Albert Le ViJiA Fiannie Schwertlner. 
Attorney, Eugene Newman, 116 
Xassau street 

Edsam Cerip> Manhattan. Amuse- 
ments; capital, 116,000; directors, 
Harry Stackell, Julius D. Tobias, 
Philip D. emapiro. AUomey. Bern- 
ard Chambers, SI Chambers street 
Forty-six Eighth Avenue, Inc., 
Brooklyn. Hotels, restaurants, the- 
atres; capital, $70,000; directors, 
C. A. Wachter, 1. M. Meier, Gertrude 
Pfelfer. Attorneys, Corner, Bell, 
Russell * McNulty, 375 Pearl 
street. 

..Patterson McNutt, Inc., Manhat- 
tan. Theatrical, pictures; capital, 
200 shares of stock, no par value; 
directors, Patterson MoNutt, Wil- 
liam S. McNutt, Howard L4ndsy. 
Attornejrs, O'Brien, Malevinsky * 
Drlscoll. Fitzgerald building. 

Chaster- Pollard Amuasmant Co., 
Inc., New York county. Amusement 
devices; capital, $2S,000; directors, 
Ernest F. Chester, Frank R. Chea- 
ter, H. Hainert Attorney, C. M. 
Drvls, t Bactor street 

Burr Price, Inc., Manhattan. 
Newspapers, publications, advertis- 
ing, pictures, etc.; capital, 200 
shares of stock, no par value; di- 
rectors. Burr Price. George W. 
Storck. Sabra Ellis. Attorney, M. L. 
liesser, S66 Madison avenue. 

Ak«sH»en Theatre Enterprises, 
Inc., Manhattan. Theatres, picture 
houses; capital, 1,000 shares of 
stock, no par value; diroctora A. 
RadeloO. B. M. Barnes, U Mehl. 
Attoraey. a. Jf. .(ii^tmaji. A^ .pro^- 
'lirajr. ..••,■,.,,•' ■/ 



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Qanxlatsw Corps., New York 
ooanty. Pletin'es and theatricals; 
capital, 12,000; directors, William 
Meltzer, Samuel Davis, Benjamin 
Mdransky. Attorney, L«uis L«vene, 
87 Second avenue. 

Allforbest Corp., New York coun- 
ty. Pictures and theatricals; cap- 
ital, $2,000; directors, William Melt- 
xmt, BanJaJnin Sidransky. Samuel 
Davis. Attorney, Xxiuls Levene, 37 
Xd avenue. 

Edmund Oeulding, Inc., Manhat- 
tan. Pictures, theatres, etc.; cap- 
ital, 200 shares of stock, no par 
value; directors, F. E. Holtzmann, 
B. Goulding, R. H. Reed. Attorney, 
F. B. HoiUmann, 36 West 44th 
street 

8t. Clermain, Inc., Brooklyn. The- 
atrical costumes, etc.; capital, $10,- 
000; directors, Amedee St. Germain, 
Electa St. German. Matthew Palll- 
lo. Attorney, Jeronve J. Licarl, 302 
Broadway. 

Cotton Cliib Orchestra, Inc., Man- 
hattan. Capital, $1,100; directors, 
D. J. Jones, R. Q. Dickerson, E. 
Prince. Attorney, C. E. Toney, 2313 
7th avenue. 

Tams-Witmark Muiio Library, 
Inc., Manhattan. Operas, musical 
works, etc.; capital, $1,000; direc- 
tors, A. W. Tarns, C. M. Tarns, S. 
Abom. Attorney, Leon Hubner, 253 
Broadway. 

Q. L. Amusement Co., Inc., Brook- 
lyn. Theatre proprietors; capital, 
$10,000; directors, L.. B. FYutkin, S. 
Marks, M. Pearlman. Attorney. L. 
B. Frutkln. 38 Park row. 

Benart Pictures, Inc., New York 
couaty. Capital, 200 shares of stock, 
no par value; directors. Henry H. 
Guttman, Hal Benedict Arthur 
RobltRch|ik. Attorney. Harold M. 
Goldblatt 1540 Broadway. 

Studio Productions, Inc., Manhat- 
tan. Real estate, stocks, bonds, the- 
atricals, proprietors; capital. $150.- 
000; directors, A. T. Burroughs, A. 
Burns, E. Kraychle. Attorney, Her- 
man (loldman, 120 Broadway. 

Margarst Amusement Co., Inc., 
New York county. Theatres and 
amusement; capital, $5,000; A. S. 
Beck, Joseph Blckel, S. G. Nissen- 
son. Attorney, S. G. Nissenson, 2 
Rector street 

' Italian Family Film Corp.. Man- 
hattan. Capital, $5,000; dlraotors. 
William Mancuso, 8. Caaolaro, H. 
Israel. Attorney, D. E. Goldfarb, 268 
Broadway. 

961 Eighth Avenue, Inc., Manhat- 
tan. Real estate, theatricals, picture 
proprietors: capital, $10,000; direc- 
tors, Charles Segal, H. A. Shapiro, 
Nan^-y Lvsser. Attorney, Monto 
liOnUon, 270 ftladiHon avenue. 
Connecticut 

Krasner Amusement Co., Inc., 
Ui'ld^cport. Odicers: President, 
Bcnj.inilii Kra.sncr, Denver, Col.; 



treasurer. Jehnle iL. Bottner, Bridge- 
port; secretary. Martle Ruttner, 
Bridgeport 

Taxss 
Pslaatln* fhaaCrs Co. Capital 
$10,000. E. J. Callahan, S. D. Ray 
and Mrs. Francis Ray. 



B£W ACTS 

-».', ■ ., 

Tierney and Donnelly (S). 

Ix>rita King and Co. (S). 

Nifty Three. 

Grant Mitchell and Co. (4). 

Songs and Klclu «). 

Louise Qlaum in "The Web." 

Hans Wagner (1). 

Charlotte and UUian. 

Wi^iman and Mack. 

Gene Winchester and Sammy 
Ross. 

Irma, Balmus and Milo. 

Theodore and Swanson. 

Eddie Worth and Pasadena Or- 
chestra with Joe Tenner (13). 

George and Ivy Wheeler. 

Healey, Reynolds^ and Saxton. 

Myron Pearl and* Co. (4). 

Orville and Pattl Harrold (3). 

Wallace and Barton. 

Seven Vanity Girls. ■• ^'* 

Ethel De Witt and William Mar- 
vis. 

Jutta Valey and Co. 

Harry Stanton and Burton Sisters 
(Jlmmle and Babe), singing and 
dancing. 

Stone and Morgan In "Jobbing," 
by Sam EhrUch. 

Caverly and Ward, comedy. 

Saxton and Farrell. comedy. 

Tate and Kenny, comedy. 

Eddie BuKsell. road starring in 
"llie Gingham Girl," is returning to 
vaudeville in a condensed version of 
the show. 

Jack Palmer and Balaam sisters. 

Sam Howard and Lillian Nor- 
wood, new act, by Billy K. Wells. 

'^he Mirthmakers," former mu- 
sical show, condensed for vaude- 
ville by Herman Levine and Barney 
Curley. 

Lynch, Berry and Dunbar (3). 

Eta Look Hoy (3). 

Little Lord Robert (2). 

"Cabaret in ParU" (10). 

Morgan Davis and Lulu. McCoy 
(2). 

Jonia and Five Hawaiiiins (6). 

Austin and Arnold (2). 

Duke Nelson and Tim Shea (2). 

Blake and I'lngltore (2). 

Mile. Arnold, assisted by KA-ellne 
Arnold (3). 

Albert \>«B fvnd Co. (4). -v..,. 



"THappy Days?" (4) 

Hilton and Burt (I). 

Simon Myers and Kathryn Amy 
(2). 

Dobbfl. Clark and Ray (3>. 

Leda Orlova and Josefa Chekova. 

Ftorice Claire and Co. (8), with 
Barney Atchison and orchestra. 

Jerome (2), 

Piccadilly Four. 

Fremont Benton and Co. (4). 

Bagby and Mao top. 

Frances Starr (4). ,^ 

Lawrence and McAllester. , ,, < 



' EHOAGEMENTS 

Maudie Merrill, James Montgom- 
ery stock, Syracuse. 

Helen Allen, "Liberty Maids" 
stock, St. Louis. 

Elsa Krai and Mound City Blue 
Blowers, for "The Brown Derby." 

De Wolf Hopper, James R. Liddy, 
Odette Laudner, Eva Davenport and 
Lucyenne Herval for "The Student 
Prince," Philadelphia company. 

Katherine Cornell. Ann Harding, 
Leslie Howard, A. P. Kaye. Eugene 
Powers and Gordon Ash for "The 
Green Hat." 

Harry Howell, assistant stage di- 
rector of "Lady. Be Good." 

Thais Lawton, Jane Gray, Alberta 
Gallatin, Albert Howsoil and Cur- 
tis Cooksey for "Cain." 
• Margaret Langshome, for "Louie 
the 14th." 

Martha Bryan Allen and Ernest 
Lawford, for "Oh! Nightingale." 

Lou Holtz, Esther Howard, Alex- 
ander Gray and. Phyllis Cleveland, 
for "My Fair Lady." 

Louise Galloway and C^harles Dow 
Clark for "Broke!" Rollo Lloyd will 
stage it. 

Mildred McLeon, for "Wild Birds." 

Lionel Barrymore, Irene Fenwick, 
McKay Morris, Ulrich Haupt, Thur- 
low Bergen, Frederick Maoklyn, 
Edwin Maxwell, Egon Breecber. 
Sidney Smith, Frank Steiffel, Rob- 
ert Thorne and Herbert Standing, 
for "Taps." Lawrence Marston di- 
recting. 

Violet Kemble Cooper, Arthur 
Lewis and Ernest Rowan, for "The 
Servant in the House" (matinees). 

ftlsa Peterson, Marguerite Na- 
mara, Barbara Maurel, Sara Ed- 
wards and Leo Hlerapolis. for "The 
Mikado." 

Stanley Howlett, Rosalind Fuller, 
R. J. Ballentine. Walter Abel, David 
Tearle, Alys Reese and Perry lvin.s, 
for "Love for Lova." 

"Caesar and Cleopatra" (Theatre 
GuiW) complete cast: Lionel At- 
will, Helen Hnyes, Albert Brnnlng. 
Helen Westley, Schuyler Ladd 
Henry Travers, EJmund Elton, 
Lawrence Cecil. Maurlc4 MoRnc, 



Teddy Jones, Maurice Cass, Geoiigiii| 
Baxter, Trevor Bland, Leonard Lesai 
and William Grlfllth. / 

Shirley Latham and Aline Krei 
with Billy Dale Co. (vaudeville). 

Betty Schuyler and Cecil Smnfrj 
mors with "The Night CleiV^j 
(vaudeville). 

Eddie Maiden with Vk;tor Hyd4 
"Station X^Z' <vaudeviUc). 

Rae Ravmond with Louis Love 
Co. (vaud«ville). ^ ': 

Charles Puroell succeeding Jai 
R. Lkldy in "Sky High." 

Elisabeth Risdon and Ramsm] 
Wallace, replacing Alnoa Tell aMj 
Harry C. Bannister in ' ThrUls' (iBf 
rehearsal). 

Frances aooOrlch, succeeding 
liette Crosby in "The Show- 
Miss Crosby after 65 weeks in 
show will take a vacation in Europakj 
Winifred Wellington Is to 8ut<»e«] 
Regina Wallace next week. 



MARRIAGES 

Lola Bell Water.i ('Seven- 
Eleven') (Columbia Wheel), td 
Clarence Phillips ("Bombay GirtsT* 
Co.), at Poughkeepsle, N. Y., aiarch'j 
21. 

Anthony KnilUng, actor, to 
Jorie Dale, daughter of Alan Dal« 
dramatic critic of the 'New Yorl 
American." at All Saints Epi.icoi 
Church, Bayside, L. I., April 1. 

Dr. N. William Stephens, dentlstl 
to Roslyn Goldstein, March 29. \*\ 
New York. Miss Goldstein is a Plataf! 
of E. H. Goldstein, treasurer of tha , 
Universal Film Co. 

Elliott Holt, non professional. t«2 
Elizabeth Keene, m New York' 
March 28. 

Sigmund RomlJferg, con»poser, ts 
Lillian Harris, non professional, to 
Paterson, N. J., March 28. 

Ben J. Huff, Jr.. city clerk in 
Galesburg, 111., and owner of tba 
Prlnceai theatre of that city, to 
Mrs. Bess Schleifer, March 24. 

Jack Mintz to Ml38 Ro.se Lovee in 
Los Angeles, March 2-J. Miiif- *• 
manager of the California Studio 
in Hollywood and Ml.ss Lovce, ♦^ 
sister of M. C. Levee, picture pro- , 
duce.r, has teen secretary in ^^* \ 
publicity ofilce of I'eie Smitli. 

Cecil Ilamack. saxophonist with 
Glen Oswald's Victor Orchestra, to 
Helen Selden of Portland, Uro, »t 
Los Angeles, March 80. 



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. Wednesday. April 1, 1925 



VAUDEVILLE 



VARIETY 



ORPHEUlVrS BOOKING TIE-UP 
WITH WEST COAST IN CALIF. 



u r/wo Weeks Added for Ast'n's Bookings in Far West 
— Eventually Increased to Five or Six Weeks — 
Bookings from Ass'n's L. A. Office 



i 



IjOS Angeles, March 31. 
Orpheum and Western Vaudeville 
^Canagers' Association acts will Im 
booked into a number of West 
Coast tlieatres through an agree- 
'Inent reached by Marcus Helman, 
;^resldent of Orpheum Circuit 
Western Vaudeville Managers' and 
4he West Coast Theatres, Inc. This 
iconsummatlon comes as a result of 
jVeveral months' negotiations. 
'.' The Orpheu bookings will be 
«eml-HiIlstre^ (theatre) and Gol- 
rden Gate (theatre) five acts to play 
'].4 days in two, three and four days 
^tands. 

The houses designated are at 
'Pasadena, Stockton, Long Beach 
H^Inew), Glendale (new). Ocean Park 
:><new).and San Bernardino. 
' The agreement automatically em- 
braces an exclusive tie-up of all 
towns where no existing contracts 
•re held with other theatres .for 
Orpheum and W. V. M. A. 

The deal may eventually tack on 
JFrom 35 to 40 days' road bookings 
^or the association routed out of 
Xos Angeles office. 
} The West Coast Theatres con- 
tract with Ackerman-Harrls has 
nine months to run, but contained 
a four-month cancellation clause, 
which was exercised and enabled. 
the present agreement to be reached. 
The West Coast contract with the 
Bert L<evey Circuit expires April 9. 
I The agreement does not include 
: the Hip. bookea by Levey. ;rhls 
Miouse is controlled exclusively by 
' -Adolph Ramish and not combined 
With West Coast string. 
j^' Bookiftg by July 1 

-The first Orpheum show is sched- 
'«l«d to play Ocean Park within a 
few weeks after the new house 
opens. Western Vaudeville is also 
playing that town in an "oppori- 
tion" house. The Ass'n. bookings 
I Will not get Into full swing until 
around July 1. 

.. With President Helman, repre- 
senting Orpheum interests, were 
Harry Singer, Frank Vincent and 
Ben Piasxa, for West Coast offices, 
8ol Lesser and Oore Brothers. 
V Unless other arrangements are 
made. M. D. Howe. West Coast 
booker, will make his headquarters 
In the W. V. M. A. offices here. 

Sol Lesser goes east this week, 
Srst meeting W. J. Lydiatt. Chicago 
(Ass'n.), and then continuing to 
Kew York to confer with the Kew 
York Orpheu-^ offices on booking 
plans. 



5-IIEGRO SPIRITUAL VOGUE 

Selection of Melodies Becoming A 
Feature of Numerous Vaude Acts 



Negro spirituals have become 
Quite a feature of a number of 
vaudeville acts and several new acts 
(oolored), now in rehearsal, plan 
to use th« idea. 

The "spirituals" have been a big 
part of all the programs of the 
leading negro concert singers and 
travelling organizations. Roland 
Hayes, famous colored tenor, fea- 
tures a series and the Hampton- 
Tuskegee singers, in New York last 
Week, received unusual comment 
ux>on their "/spirituals." 







HELD OVEB AT HONG KOHO 

Long Tack Sam, now touring Aus- 
tralia, is credited with being the 
first act held over at the Queens, 
Hong Kong. Sam played the 
Queens on his way to Australia. 
Booked originally for four, days he 
was held over for five addftlonal. 

The Oriental after touring 
through Queenslanc. is playing an 
engagement at the Tlvoll, Sydney. 
Ho wil. return to the United States 
With a new act this year. 



ORPHEUM BOARD MEETINO 

A meeting of the board of direc- 
tors of the Orpheum Circuit will be 
held in Chicago April 7. Marcus 
Helman, now on the West Coast, 
will return to sttend. 

Frank Vincent, Orpheum general 
manager, will return to New York 
today after having inspected the 
West Coast Orpheum houses. 



K.-A. HALTS 

LOPEZ RADIO 

LESSONS 



Denies Permit for Ether 

Lectures — Band Man- 

ager Subs 



A second attempt of Vincent 
Lopez to disregard his anti-radio 
clause while playing the Keith- 
AI1>ee houses was Ibwarted last 
week when the Keith people noti- 
fied the musician he must not 
broadcast the first of a series of 
music lessons which were adver- 
tised by^tation WOR, Newark. 

Following the ultimatum it is re- 
ported the radio officials attempted 
to influence B. F. Albee to permit 
Lopez to keep faith with his ether 
public. The Keith official reCdsed 
and reiterated to the radio people 
his determination to hold all acts 
playing for the K-A and affiliated 
circuits to the antl-broadc^sting 
clause. 

In addition to the regular con- 
tract containing the radio clause it 
is said Lopez's agreement with the 
K-A Circuit Includes a separate 
agreement by which Lopez Mnds 
himself to avoid any radio engage- 
ments in any capacity during the 
life of his vaudeville contract. 
Lopez Mgr. Substitutes 

After Lopes had been refused 
permission to broadcast or explain 
via the microphone his studio man- 
ager, George BeaU took the air and 
broadcast the first of the series of 
radio music lessons. 

Lopes, while playing the Albee, 
Brookljm, was reported to have 
broadcast one night. He denied it 
to the K-A officIaVi, claiming it was 
the leader of one of his band units. 
At that time the K-A people told 
Lopez any further infraction would 
be considered a violation of bis 
vaudeville, contract. 




IND. AGENTS MUST QUTT 
''JOCKEYING" OF ACTS 



Ultimatum Specifies "Slip" 

Verification Within 24 

Hours 



DOROTHY BERKE 

(Premier Ballerina) 

BORIS PETROFF 

(Ballet Master) 
Second season, McVicker's. Chicago 

KXAMINEH: 

"One of the outstanding features 
of the program this week is the 
novelty dance interpretation that is 
being introduced by Boris Petroft 
and Dorothy Berke," 



Coast Agent Fined $50 
For Collecting Commish 

Los Angeles, March II. 

John P. (Soring, cbarge<i with 
operating a booking agency in the 
Pantages building without a license, 
pleaded guilty to the charge when 
arraigned before Police Judge Rich- 
ardson and was fined ISO, which he 
paid. 

The complaint against Goring was 
made by the State Liabor Depart- 
ment, on the ground^ that Goring 
had secured a five weeks' engage- 
ment for an act at the Million Dol- 
lar picture house, and collected 10 
per cent commission. 

Goring has retired from the 
agency business and Is now oper- 
ating the Forum Theatre. 



OSFHEUIC BOUTES HAHLON 

Bert Hanlon has been routed by 
the Orpheum circuit. Hanlon 
opened his Orpheum tour at Kansas 
City last March 29 following his 
reinstatement by the Kelth-AIbee 
circuit. 

Hanlon had been removed from 
the act» available list wlien he 
played Lo b w ' s State, Cleveland, 
after an engagement at the K-A 
Palace, Cleveland. 



VAUDE BILLS IN K. OF C. HALL 

A Are which occurred at the 
Rialto, Glens Falls, N. Y., may ne- 
cessitate the temporary playifig of 
the K-A shows in the local K. of 
C. hall. 

The fire, starting in a nextdoor 
hotel, only left the stage, roof and 
walls of the house standing. 

The house is booked by Johnny 
Daly of the K-A forces. 



Not Hattie Darling's 
Husband; Similarity 



Chicago. March II. 
A peculiar similarity of 
names led to an error in Va- 
riety's report last week of the 
fatal shooting in the lobby of 
the Palace. with Julius 
("Dolly") Weisberg charged 
with having killed Morris 
Goldman. Both were laymen. 

Variety reported Weisberg as 
the husband of Hattie Darling, 
sister of Herman and Sam 
Tim berg. 

"Monney ("Dolly") Weinberg, 
a wholesale jeweler of this 
city, is Miss Darling's hus- 
band. He was not connected 
with nor concerned In the Pal- 
ace lobby affair. 



OEANINGUP 
aUB BOOKINGS 

Ass'n Banned — ^Taket In 
Cabaret Agents 



Slip verifications on acts penciled 
In for dates by bookers of independ- 
ent small-timers will hereafter have 
to be returned verified within 24 
hours, or else their booking will be 
nil, according to a ruling handed 
down last week. 

Agents who have been In the 
habit of having acts penciled in sev- 
eral places and Jockylng for better 
money will find themselves out in 
the cold hereafter uirlesa they give 
,the tx>okers immediate action. 

Before this ultimatum was deliv- 
ered, agents had been in the habit 
of accepting slips for acts a week 
or more in advance, usually accept- 
ing if a better date did not turn up. 
If a more advantageous date did 
show up ,they'd dash into the orig- 
inal booker and tell him the date 
was off because of the act repre- 
sented having gotten a better break 
elsewhere. 



BERNARD HOT 
AFTER JEWISH 
BlAY STARS 



MR. BERNSTEIN 

FEEI^HEIS 

SUPPING 



Times Square Genius Ran 

Up Against Stock 

Salesman 



Berates Their Lack of In- 
terest in Jewish Thea- 
trical Guild 



In a desire to drive out those 
agents and performers who provide 
so-called entertainment of an im- 
moral and vicious nature, luoh as 
"cooch" dancing, obscene motion pic- 
tures, etc.. and stags, smokers, 
I>an(iuets and other private affairs, 
the Bntertalnment Managers' Asso- 
ciation has been formed. April B the 
organization will hold na opei«k 
meeting at the Clarldge hotel, New 
York, for the purpose o< formulat- 
ing plans to accomplish this Ideal. 

The legitimate cabar«t bookers 
realize that those amonf them who 
stoop to such practises are hurting 
the entire field. They have invited 
Judge Robert V. Kinkead of the 
Hudson County Court of Common 
Pleas of N^w Jersey which has 
Jurisdiction in Union Hin. Jersey 
City and adjacent territory, to ad- 
dress them. 

Judge Kinkead has presided in 
many arrest cases in Immoral shows 
performed in Jersey towns and 
booked out o) New York. He will 
si>eak on the ethic4I side of it. 

At the Hotel McAIpin, Sunday, 
the Entertainers of New York, com- 
posed of cabaret and club talent, 
organized and pledged their co- 
operative In this project. They will 
undertake to drive out those per- 
formers among them who are lax 
In their entertainment methods. On 
the theory that without the talent 
the agents will have nobody to 
book, it is hoped that much good 
will be accomplished. The new 
organization has about 17S mem- 
bers. 

Joseph B. Franklin is president of 
the Entertainment Managers' Asso- 
ciation which has II members. Jack 
Cornell is executive secretary. 



Sam Bernard enlivened last 
Thursday's night meeting at the 
Bijou, New York, of the Jewish 
Theatrical Guild when he denounced 
from the stage the apathy toward 
the Guild evidently held by many 
of the Jewish stars on Broadway. 

"This is their organization and 
ours" said Mr. Bernard. "Why 
should they pass it %p any more 
than we do?" 

No names were mentioned by Mr. 
Bernard, but his listeners rapidly 
visualized a list of Broadway 
players of prominence and of the 
Jewish faith who have given but 
scant attention to the Guild or Its 
welfare. 

An "inside" on Bemaid's remarks 
is said to be that they were in- 
spired through the refusual of Dave 
Warfleld to Join the Guild. It is re- 
ported that when it was suggested 
to Warfield that he Join. Warfleld 
replied : 

"I'm not Interested." 

Th» Guild's present membership 
Is 2,200. George M. Cohan also ad- 
dressed the Guild meeting Thurs- 
day. 

At the meeting of the Guild In 
New York Sunday, April 19, B. F. 
Albee will speak. 

On May 19 the Guild will hold 
its first beefsteak, at the Hotel 
Commodore with men and women 
attending. 



Burton Ford Averted 
Charges by Marrying 

Toronto, March II. 

Burton Ford, alleged vaudevillian 
and musician, facing a serious 
charge In local police court, has 
been discharged as a result of his 
marriage to the girl who was the 
cause of his police entanglement. 

The newlyweds have gone to 
Warsaw, Ind.. Ford's home. 



LOHDOH BOUBLINQ 

Martin and Randall, last at the 
Silver Slipper cafe,' New York, sail 
April 4 on the Homeric to open at 
the Piccadilly restaurant, London, 
April 13. 

The dance team is getting $7S0 
abroad from the cafe and will also 
double in the music halls. 



ACTBEBSES COMPOSING 

Two vaudeville women. Belle 
Baker and Grade Deagon (Deagon 
and Mack) have become song- 
writers. "Pretending" is their fli^st 
Joint work which Mies Baker's hus- 
bnad's firm, Maurice Abrahams, 
Inc., will publisn. 



"You're the very bird I want to , 
see," said Freeman Bernstein, the 
genius of Times square, throwing a 
quarter on the ground. "No," said 
Freeman, as the reporter looked 
astounded, "I ain't gone nuts. It's 
my last quilrter and I want to hear 
the ring." 

"I want to make a confession," 
the genius continued. "I'm slip* 
ping, kid. There ain't no use beat- 
ing about, I think I'm through. For 
three weeks now everything I went 
after blew up on me. There ain't 
a dollar in sight for this baby and 
I ain't seen but one mug in over 
two weelcs I wanted to go up 
against. 

"Why rm slipping Til tell yon. 
but don't tip it off to the mob. I 
had a guy ribbed up for haH an 
hour to buy the hot dog privilege 
at Grant's tomb. He looked good 
and didn't say much. Asked sen- 
sible questions like how much 
would it take and how much could 
I go for. To make that good I 
told him I didn't need money, only 
wanted him to front for the stand 
— that I had plenty coin. 

"And when I said that the bird 
turned around and tried to sell me 
a block of unit stock in a glue fac- 
tory he had in mind. It was to turn . 
out a Black and White bottle which 
we could sell In every town and 
make a getaway before the people 
found out it wasn't Scotch, he said. 
Made FrMman Cry 

"Boy, I folded np when he came 
back at me that way. Me to be 
taken by a chump for a chump. I 
had a good cry and saya to mysetf 
Treeman. you're throngh.' 

"T. ain't even got • ide* left Waat 
do you know? You ought to be 
able to think np some kind of a 
racket. You don't have ro work !t 
yourself. You get the ld«a and I'll 
do the work. Anything at all that 
doesn't call for money to start with. 

"A fellow up the street tried to 
hand me a bloomer, bat I eased out. 
He wanted me to'go to » tank town 
and pose as a bootlegger who had 
reformed, but had a lot of money 
to invest, get to th« lire ones of 
the burg and then send for him to 
come out and take them. 

"Another one that Just bust my 
heart To think he thought I would 
fall for that I says to htm: 

" "Where do I com* In, to admit 
rm a bootlegger In » smaU town 
and have the local ministers turn 
me upT* 

"And that bird says: 'Freeman, 
your mind is growing soft You sap, | 
you ought to know enough to al- 
ways get to the ministers first.' 

"But not me. That's Leaven- 
worth, Bo, and I don't trust anyone 
but May. 

"How about a good advertij<nir 
man on your paper T Would you 
consider that reforming? What I've 
heard of you and your methods of 
getting business, you're one of the 
mob, too. Just l>etween us, and I 
ain't saying a word l>ecause there's 
no coin In It for me, they sent the 
wrong guy to Atlanta, and I ain't 
saying it ain't yon either, but I 
ain't saying It is. You know best 
New Suit and Cigsrs 

1 could do that advertising. Give 
ms a new cult and a box of cigars 
and I'll knock them ovar for you, 
kid. I know some of the best peo- 
ple and know them right — these fel- 
lows who never fall, so I never tried 
to give them the works. That left 
me standing in right wl'.h them. I 
ain't seen many of them lately, but 
I could dig them up. 

"And say, kid, I want to call your 
attention to that racket of the frank- 
fort privilege at Grant's Tomb. 
That ain't a bad hunch. I ain't 
looked into it yet, but if you'll stake 
me to car fare up there and a little 
change besides I'll give you a full 
report tomorrow." Sine. 



HASET CARROLL FRAMES ACT 

Hany Carroll's show, "Pickings," 
closing at the Wilkes, San FranekM 
CO. lines up Carroll and a cast of 
17 for on act opening April 17, In 
San Francisco. 



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VARIETY 



VAUDEVILLE 



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Wednesday, AprU 1. 1925 



RIGHT OFF THE DESK 

By NELLIE REVElL 



It's Just my luck that the President's publicity expert didn't get out 
that story about Mr. Coolldge's efflclency-expert handshake two days 
■Doner. If I had known how It la done, maybe my arm wouldn't be In 
a sling from grasping: the hand of friendship so many times at the Friars' 
Frolic Sunday evening. But when one can greet so many good friends 
At the same place and the same time, no price Is too high to pay. 

Friar Dr. L<eo Michel, my social physician, and I were among the 
Mirlieat to arrlre at this, my first Friar's Frolic In eight years. One of 
my biggest thrills during the evening came before the curtain went up. 
It was the sight of that big, well-dressed, happy crowd, every individual 
Imbued with that spirit of nelghborllness that you used to see in th^ 
little church bazaars back home and so rarely seen now. Everyone knew 
everyone else — or If they didn't they asked Billy Weinberger who they 
were. 



-fV 



The evening waa booad to be a succeaa for me, because the first per- 
Bon 1 met was Sam U. Harris and after such a start no evening could 
die on my hands. And there waa my very good friend. Abe Levey, with 
him. looking better than I have ever seem him look t»*fore. 

There wasn't a dull moment during the evening; or if there was I 
didn't find it. Bat I didiwait in vain for the one thing I have always 
associated with the Frolics. That was the famous doet of Cohan and 
OoUlar. "Here We Are Together Again." 

But with all of the fun. I felt like the shepherd with tha nlnety-and- 
nlne sheep. I waa worried about the hundredth. Sddte Cantor was miss- 
ing and a Frolic doesn't seem natural without him. And I would have 
loved to see our beloved Silvio Heln at one of tbe r^ianos in the song- 
wrttars' scene. 

la past years I have listened to many announcers, radio announcers, 
train announcers. Balleffs of the vaudeville stage, announcers of every 
age. color and previous condition of servitude. But, Just as the Friars 
are and have the best of everything, they have the best announcer I have 
ever beard In Julius Tannen. He is everything an announcer should be 
and a lot that moat of them are not. I salute you, Mr. Tannen! 



Tbe latest Parte styl« reports have It that womra are going to wear 
knee length dres s e s next year. And that stockings are going to be rolled 
below tbe knees. And that knees, therefore, are going to receive pitiless 
ynbllcity. Dame Fashion is certainly playing a rotten trick on ma. 



Ib these daya when "A Uttlo dress hers and there, is reUabad by the 
aax called fair," tt aeamm a far cry back to the days wlien women wore 
•rerything but the mattress on the old four-poster. They had hip i>ads, 
reeds for their skirt bottoms, bustles, chest pads, switches, corsets, etc.. 
ate. At present Kipling's savage lady who wore nothing much t>efore and 
about 'arf of that be'lnd, would look like an Eskimo maiden compared 
to the modem flapper. Tet. despite that they wear next to nothing and 
not much next to that. It takes them Just as long, according to Herb Stln- 
■on. to get ready to go any place. 



;;. And wbaa a woman wants to go shopping for wearing apparel today 
1riie heada for tha drag store. If the present trend in women and in drug 
■tores oontlnuea wa soon won't have need for any emporluma but drug 
■torea. 



When these s^ort aklrts do arrive all our girls are going to look like 
the Scotch Highland regiments that earned fame in the last war as the 
*Xadies From HeU." The only way we'll be able to tell them apart is 
by remembering that the Scotch blow on pipea and the girla smoke 
thaip. 

;. A news story relates that a Manhattan conc«^ U^ suing tbe 'phone com- 
tNuiy tor |2S,000 because its number was left out of the directory. The 
telephone company ought to beat that suit easily on the ground that if 
the number had been in the book the operator would have given the 
wrong number anyway. At that things are going from bad to worse. It 
aacd to be that you couldn't get a number on the wire; and now you 
cant even gat It In the book. 



Tba Matbodtets, I notice, have Just decided to accept women preachers. 
Thay are a bit lata. Tba rcat of tba world has been accepting women as 
preachers ever slnca Bve gava Adam the sermon on "An apple a day 
^Itoepa tha doctor away." 



"Woman is operated on aboard Transatlantic liner," I see In tbe bead- 
Unes. The steamship companies these days~^ill do almost anything to 
eertain passengers on tbe trip acroas. Steamship travel isn't safe for us 
women any more, though, for they can do anything to you aboard the 
liners from marrying you — Page Nora Bayea — to subtracting your ap- 
pendix. It's aa dangerous to take a trip alH-oad aa it would be to try to 
■tart a mah Jong 'game at tbe New York Bridge Whist Club. 



VAUDE VS. FILMS 

(Continues from page 6) 
are aware of the situation la shown 
in the fact that Grace LaRuo has 
been without vaudeville time since 
slie played tbe Fox, Philadelphia, 
about five weeks ago, until the pres- 
ent week When she was booked 
into tbe Davis, Pittsburgh, as co- 
headllner with Tlrlnl. Miss LaRue 
la asking $2,fi00 for picture time. 

In Chicago, Lnbliner ^and Trintx 
are said to have secured a coacract 
with Dorothy Jardon for four weeks 
at $1,760 a week. Previously she is 
to pUy Philadelphia at tl.SOO, aiio 
at the Fox bouse. 

It is in Chicago that the second 
working arrangement between a 
picture house chain and a vaude 
ville circuit Is reported. Balaban 
and Katz and the Orphcum are said 
to be working together there 
through the associaUon. Mlas Jar- 
don's vaudeville salary is said to be 
(1,250. None of the regular afllU- 
ated circuits would top her regular 
vaudeville salary for picture en- 
sagementa Jerry Carglll Is said to 
have been made tba i>ersonal rep- 
resentative of tha prima donna, aa 
far as picture bouse enga^emen'.a 
are concerned. Het Chicago time 
U to open on April 27, according to 
tbe present Xrrangesoenta 

Few Vaudeville *'Drawaf 
In vaudeville It would be hard to 
figure any great number of names 
that could go oat oa a straight per- 
centage proiKMitlon. 

The picture chain managements 
understand they are up against it 
and must bave added attractions. 
Only lately several executives of a 
western chain started after an east- 
ern vaudeville connection they have 
since obtained with certain restric- 
tiona. 

With the advent of the fall. It 
seei^s almost a certainty that there 
will be a Une-up of picture houses 
that will be actively bidding for 
vaudeville names that will stand up 
at tbe box otlice. not only topping 
vaudeville salaries, but open to per- 
.centage propositions that wiU enable 
those believing they have real box 
offloe draft to make the test 
Botti Sides Uninformed 
One of the troubles that seem to 
fiice the successful operation of any 
large sired booking organization for 
a circuit ot picturu bouses is that 
none of those la tbe vaudeville 
bookings are acquainted with the 
requirements of the picture houses 
and Ukewlae there doesn't seem 
to ba anyone in the picture bouse 
management and sufflclently con- 
versant with vaudeville conditions 
I to be able to see past the real big 
names for material that could be 
buAt up *Bto active box ofBce as- 
sets for the picture houses. 

A siKvadie effort to astabUsh 
"booking routes" on picture circuits 
for "flash acts" is still in the at- 
tempt To date there has been no 
solldlfled / booking agreement 
reached. Many exhibitors feaye 
talked over tbte phase and several 
agents have gone after a long and 
consecutive route with picture 
houses, but all of the bookings have 
been alngla Instances, with other 



submissions by tha agents being 
obliged to go through a similar pro- 
cess. 

Exhibitors dislike to believe anyr 
thing but the box otlice reporta 
They iM-efer to watt until aa added 
attraction has proven itself In the 
other fellbw's house before taking it 
on, although knowing a latter book- 
ing may carry with it an 'Increase of 
the first picture house salary. 



Speaking of the Chinese game, it waa one I didn't learn and whose 

meteoric fortunes I didn't follow. But I feel pretty sure it must be the 

"late lamented" by this time for recently while out on 47tta street I 

/passed a second-hand book-store and saw* 17 volumes on "How to Play 

^'Jiab Jong" on the table which is placarded '7our choice tor tan cents." 



SiRIOEMCHI? 

(Continued from page S> 
when Bert Kelly, himself, passed 
on the other side of the street. 

Kelly Got a Whiff 
Mr. Kelly got a whlfT, said that 
must be Sir Joseph Qlnsburg and 
hastenAl to bis assistance. Mr. 
Kelly aasored tbe cop Sir Joa 
would nevwr become a charge upon 
Cook Coanty. talUng tbe oflloer he 
had a spot all picked for him. 

Sir Jos. taunedlately started to 
work at Krtlys Stable, billed as 
"The Atmosphere." at |26 a week, 
with the understanding Sir Jos. 
was never to take a Turkish bath 
while he remained In the house- 
Besides his weekly salary. Sir Jos. 
was allowed a me" I a day In one 
of the stalls. This waa cut out 
when the management discovered 
Sir Jos. started his meal at 11 a. m., 
never stopping until his time to 
appear for his flrst romp at 11 p. m. 

Sir Joa.' Turn 

Sir Joseph Olnxburg's flrst turn 
was to neigh like a hrrse and 
laugh, then getting over the gag, 
"That's a horse laugh." Somehow 
Sir Jos. never reached his gag line. 
Whenever he neighed the diners in 
the restaurant all Jumped, thinking 
an automobile had gotten In some- 
how. When a complaint came from 
the neighbors about tbe neighing 
Lite at night Mr. Kelly deleted that 
portion of Sir Jos.' program and 
allowed him to give his imitation 
of Sit" Harry Lauder with improve- 
ments. 

Even In tkose days Sir Joa. ac- 
cused John McCormack, Jr.. of 
crabbing his horse laugh and called 
it professional Jealousy. Later Mr. 
Kelly cut down Sir Jos." act until 
he only appeared on the dance 
floor, removed his hat and said: 

"rm Atmoaphere." 

Fired Atmosphere 

The first evening a tuxedoed 
parfy entered Kelly's Stable At- 
mosphere was fired. The party ob- 
jected to Sir Jos., saying they 
didn't want ao mudi atmosphere. 

After Sir Jos. left Mr. KeHy bad 
the place fumigated, dressed ft up 
and called tt Tbe Studio. Buainess 
felt off. however, and once again 
it became Kelly's Stable. 

With tha lanaming tba Kelly 
crowd missed Sir Joa. Tba iriace 
neither looked, sounded nor amelled 
the same. 

Which leaves open a Job bars fMr 
Sir Joa. it ba can make it before 
Labor Day. With "Atmosphare" 
cheaper bow that John J. MeCor- 
mack. Jr.. to looking for datea, Sir 
Jos. can get about $20 weekly from 
Mr. Kelly, but can't wear bis med- 
als, talk about Willie Howard, sing 
anything bnt ballada, and nuist 



guarantee not to flirt, on or off. 

Mr. Kelly aaya If Sir Jomi 
doesn't want the Job he'll take Jot 
J. McCormack, Jr, but won't st _, 
for Mr. McCormack. Jr.. carryinf 
a sMe line. Mr. McCormack, 
can bava 9X6 waekly. Mr. Kell; 
stateatM higher salary for j. ^^ 
McC, Jr., Li not a knock at Sir 
Joseph Olnxburg's professional 
standing— merely that Mr. McCor- 
mack, Jr., ia treaber '^tmospbera^** 



A elothlng advertisement apaaks of "The topcoat that stays put." The 
, Only topcoa): that stays put that I know of ia one that yon don't h«ing 
Up ta a restaurant. 



- The city fathers of New Tork are contemplating oalng Inmate labor 
to build addition to the Rlkers Island Prison. All I've got to say la that 
if tbe prison roster is lacking In bricklayers or plasterers, then tn-ick- 
layers and plasterers had better watch tbeir step. 



Perhaps the New Tork Cathedral was meant to be a 'XSiurcb tor All 
People" only as far as tha building fond campaign went, but I can't belp 
believing that we aren't so tar from tha Brotherhood of Man Just the 
•ama The other night George M. Cohan, who is one of the charter mem- 
ban and loyal pillars of tha CathoUc Actors' Guild, put in several hours 
aiding the Jewish Actors' Guild in their drive to ralso a fund. 

And the very next morning I read that a Jewish prisoner in the Tomba 
bad been working for weeks decorating the (^itholic chapel hi the prUon. 
It was a task assumed voluntarily and the prisoners who seek to lay 
aside the weight of their sins in that amall and consecrated room on the 
third tier of tbe steel-barred cells have the spirit of brotherly love to 
.further sanctify their prayers and aspirations. 

The more one hears of such things the easier It is to realize that re- 
; Ugion Is not in churches but In human hearts. 



Only 2 Divorces 

Chicago, March 31. 

Ben Kbrllch has secured decrees 
for Bstbar McOea Michael agaln.tt 
bar husband, known in vaudeville a.s 
Sammy Ross, and for Annamayc 
Ftonsterroaker against Harold "W. 
Femstermaker. 

Des ertion allacad In both In- 
•laacas. 



ACTIKG FOR A A H. IN CHI. 

. Chicago, March Xl. 
Q. W. RadctifTe, formerly man- 
ager of the Los Angeles office of 
Ackermnn A Harria Is In Chicago. 
It is understood Mr. RadrlilTe will 
supervise the organizing and book- 
ing of the A. ft H. road shows out 
of (Thl.-aTo. He will co-operate 
with th-. Sohollma?» Brothers. 




HARRY 



COLEMAN 



GLADYS 

HART 



NONEQUITY SHOW 

(Continued from page 1) 
« of Ekiuity players In 



tha^ 



With two managerial factions a«i 
now. independent producers must 
engage all Ekiulty people, wblle ibm 
Managers' Protective Association 
must 'have at least S« per cent. 
BQUtty casta. Tba virtual passing of 
tha Actors' Fidelity League sinca 
last sununer virtually nullifies tha 
percentage plan so (ar as Broadway 
productions go. 

The cast for "Father" Is said ta 
have been recruited fasm vaudevllla 
and burleaoLue. There are 32 peopla 
la the company, the cast holding 19 
players, with the choristers number- 
ing XX. ^ 

Inquiry at E<|ulty resulted in the 
latter, stating it was not interested 
in attempting to have tbe "Father" 
cast Join the association, and there 
will be no Interference. Nor any ac- 
tion asked from the stage hands or 
musicians' union. 

Gos Hin is understood to control j* 
"Father," which opened Monday at 
the L}'ric, with the admission scale 
at $X.75 top .and tickets In the cut- 
rates before the show opened. Tha 
Lyric Is one of the oldest theatres 
on 42nd street, and has been prin- 
cipally devoted to pictures for tha ; 
past six years. * 

Variety's review of the perform- 
ance in this issue says it's the "most ^ 
terrible turk" that ever hit Broad- 
way o/ any other place, giving it 
the ahort-run record for 42nd street. 
Mentioning the fun spots, the re- ^ 
view says ttaat a scene marked ia 
Ireland had a back drop of Atlantis 
City. 

The Bill i>eople alleged this sho^ , 
was especially cast for "tbe Near - 
York opening* with a better com- , 
pany than any of^the "Father" road 
shows. . " ,^ 

BOWEBS' SHOW AS ACT . 

Fred V. Bowers Is planning to in^ij 
rade vandevlIT» with a tabloid edl«i 
tlon of bis HI fhted road show,' 
"What'D I Do?" which strands*^ 
several weeks ago. 

Tbe vaude adttkm te in several 
■eenea. enliata a cast of nine peopla 
and will show tor tha K-A circuH 
at a local house tbe last half 9t 
tbto week. ' i 



HOUSES OPENING 

The new Qramataa. pictures, at 
Mt. Vernon, N. T., la scheduled ta 
open April 11. Tba house Is owned 
l>y the Homae Construction Com- 
pany, seats XJOOk and wiU have • 
IS-pieca orcbaatra with straight 
picture policy. 
*Tba Bert Levay road shows will 
play four days at the new Rita, 
Long Beach, CaL The house owned 
and built by Donnelly and Bollnger, 
win open April 16 playing pop 
vaudeville. Ackerman A Harris will 
have the short end of the werft, ] 
splitting with Bert Levey. 



hl akd ihjubed 



Mr. Wm. F. Quald. at the suggestion of Mr. W. Dayton Wegeforth and 
Mr. Lawrence Uoldie, in order tu assure the success of his "Innovation 
Weeic," engaged HARRY COLEMAN for the entire week of March XOth 
to present William K. Well's well written act "Love As Is." with Gladys 
Hart and Eddie Welch. 

"Innovation Week" is not only a big success but a most pleasant en- 
gagement, due not only to the courtcHy of Mr. Quaid but also tba co- 
operation of that great little artist, Herman Timberg. 

April 6, State, Jersey City, and Mt. Vernon; April 13, Proctor's. Newark. 



Ted MlUcr, advance agent and] 
manager, is seriously ill with heart ^ 
trouble, 320 West 45th street, N«W ; 
York. ; 

William Britt. Marjorle Daly aad 
George MaOc were forced to cancel 
booking of their new act becausa 
of the Illness of MacDonald (Mack). 
Bob Sherman (Musical Shermans) 
operated upon for hemorrhoidA 
March 24. Goodrich Hospital, Good- 
rich, Mich., doing nicely. 

Lynn Canter, appearing with tha 
"Greenwich Village Follies" on the 
Coast, has been forced from tb» 
show through an inflnensa attnok. 

Eddie Parks (Grace & Eddie 
Parks) to laid up in Boston with • 
sprained ankle. The Parks can- 
celled four weeks vaudeville book- 
lugs. . 



BIBTHS ' J 

Mr. and Mrs. David R. SabloskW 
a son, March XS. in Philadelphia. 
Mr. Sablosky to the Kelth-Albee 
agent and vaudeville manager. 



Wednesday, April 1, 1029 



VAUDEVILLE 



VARIETY 



THE DRESSY SDE 



By SALUE 



Aa a dan|«r, Mr. ZlacCeld is th«r«. Th« iplendor of his "LiOuU th« 
|4tli> to ao UiTUb with Its symphonies of color, ensembla danclns. pretty 
gfria, stirrlnc mosle, cood voice*, superb costuminr. that it all over- 
^vhelms. The music has real merit and the melody of the popular refrain 
■Homeland'' carried by a targ:* male chorus In khaki outflts, whose 
■voices blend well and softly, la one of the bl< tUts. 

The coatutnes of th« "Joan of Arc" pageant woKld requira a column, 
pageant costumaa Qf cloth of silver, velvet trains, elaborate head- 
aad the men la armored suits of sliver cloth, breeches, elaborate 
ooats and decorated helmets, with Doris Patston. newly imported as 
Joaa. mounted on a classy white horsa In her regalia of silver cloth and 
valvet, made this finale of the first act a thriller. The pep girls' moun- 
tain outfits ara stunning, legglns of mustard cloth shade, breeches and 
blouse of white; with this a top coat, lined in egg blue and worn with 
a small tyrol cap of mustard shade with cocade of blue at left; mustard 
kid pumps oompleta this outfit, the girls carrying mountain sticks, lone 
With crooked handles. 

Miss Patston bids to prove a profitable Import, good looking, vivacious, 
plaasing as well in voice and dances. Liooked her best in the regal 
ttlaner scene in a rainbow effect one piece, decollete frock with streamers 
Caning from either shoulder back, . gold slippers and nuda stockings. 
This scene eclipses any. 

Kvelyn Law dajiclng in a red chiffon, flounced, cut low, was an added 
attraction. ^ 

The first act moves a bit slow^ind "Louie the 14th'' could use more 
knmor. 



Dixie Sin'iiers Entertam 

The Dixie Singers, students of Tuskegee and Hamilton, entertained 
a fashionable audience at Curnegie Monday night. Their voices show 
careful training, are mellow and well blended and these boys look very 
ilt in their khaki uniforms. A talk over the radio from Washington by 
ax-President Taft and a splendid ahowing on the screen, gave the 
audience a good idea of the rapid development and splendid work that is 
accomplished by the students of these tVo universities. 

Kspecially interesting were the industrial demonstrations. 



Sully's Subftcription 

Sully the Barb, that champ 
time-consuming tonsorlal ar- 
tists of the world with a shop 
in th* Palace Theatre Build- 
ing where he rests t>etween 
meals, is reported as having 
subscribed (on approval) for a 
birth control magazine. 

This doesn't metui a thing 
until It is known that Sully 
answers to "Pop" whenever 
uttered by any one of 20 chil- 
dren. An inside tip puts the 
gross at 23, b'jt Sully only ad- 
mits to being a great barber. 

However, 8uUy is again an 
expectant father and the re- 
port says he is 65 and his wife 
K9, ages unverified. 

Sir Joseph Olnzburg, upon 
receiving news of the impend- 
ing event, is credited with 
having sent the following wire 
to Sully in dialect and collect; 
"You are to the census what I 
am to radio." 



Jewels snd Qowns at Frolic 

The brilliancy of the jewels and gowns worn by the ladles that packed 
the Manhattan Sunday evening made the generous. Jolly Friars frolic 
more brilliant. Snatches of the best music and dances of the shows of 
tte season made up the program of the evening. The numbers all well- 
dressed and the ballet of fiowers staged by Jack Mason, was a scream. 
The piano number of composers all la evening clothes was a tremendous 
hit. The Ampico playing Victor Herbert's "Kiss Me Again," with the 1! 
oomposers in the background, was an Impressive moment. 

The Duncan Sisters, in rompers and newspaper hats, sang to much 
applause. 

The Friars made i^ craat showing as th* curtain went up on the first 
part of the program. . — . ' . • 

r" ' — ^ ■ "■ 

"Ladt** of Evening" for th* Curious 
"Ladies Bf the Kvenlng" at the Lyceum Is presented in an artistic 
fashion and can boast of one dressy scene — the hotel suit* with Its 
furnishings of green painted furniture^ attractive lamps with pink shades 
and Bert Merrill's green negligee of satin crepa, draped, flowing sleeves 
of chiffon and low back. Her Quick change into a white embroidered 
frock tn brilUaats, one piece, sleeveless, top|>ed off with flower at left 
shoulder, over which she throws a girUah wrap of red with feathered 
mehe at neck. Is sauirt and girlish. Miss Merrill does splendid work. 

Bdna Hibbard iMids the pep. 8h* waara a pink negligee of aatin and 
ohlffon, long with green mules. Thomas Reynold, Bernard McOwen and 
Ztobart O'Connors'* avening clothes look well In the lounge of the club 
SGsa* first act with Its lights, flowars, lamp* of red and upholstered 
furalahlngs. 

"Lad lea of the Bvsnlag" makes th* euriou* more curious. 

T%e Riverside has punch to Its bUl this week. Alma Nielsen Is there 
With her artistic and Interesting act and the best dressed. Th* setting 
Is of gold drop curtains and garden of wisteria aeen in th* distance, 
ylano draped la gold and Miss Nielsen dancing in her orange velvet, 
•tadd*d tn brIUlants, very full skirt with feather band at bottom, back 
sat tow to waist Una. high front. Miss Nielsen with this wears a bando 
•C brilliants with a top heavy huge fan effect, orange feather head-dress. 
loss Nielsen In her short shaded blue tint dancing frock with a sbim- 
aasring sihrer effect worn with flesh tights and ballet 8llpi>ers would do 
a asuloaga's studio credit. 

Bva Puck and Sam White always have good stuff. Bva, in an orchid 
srepe with flounces of the same shade fringe tied simply with a sash 
Isw neck shoc^ sleeres, small rolled orchid felt turbah, sang and danced 
WsB. Mr. White la afternoon clothes wore his usual whit* spats. 

Bell* Baker Is a beftf at th* Riverside. She Is wearing a T«ry good 
kMking new er*atl<m of flesh one-pieo* scallop bottom, low neck, no 
*l**ves, entirely embroidered with crystals, and a fetching blue and pink 
flowvr lends color to this modish gown. 

Dorothy Jordan, whet|ier our own American Carmen or Italy's, knows 
how to wear clothes; sh* is stunning In a cloth of silver, long with a 
longer train (needs a page) and a silver head dress. Jeweled. Another 
l^wn la a rufHed chiffon in cerise made with long waist and sleeveless. 



Anna Dineen Wants 
Separation from Hubby 

Anna Dineen and Jesse Linck dis- 
solved as a vaude team last week 
after an alleged seriee of combats 
which will be climaxed this week 
when Mrs. Linck will file suit for 
separation .-.gainst her husband In 
the Supreme Oourt of Kings County. 
N. Y., alleging cruelty and incom- 
patibility. 

According to the complaint Mrs. 
Linck alleges that her husband has 
annoyed her *3 such a degree men- 
tally that she Is on the verge of 
a nervous breakdown and could not 
have continued further in their act 
under existing conditions. She aino 
lays her husband's conduct to the 
latter's drinking and says that when 
she has attempted to remonstrate 
with him and at one time threat- 
ened to close their act unless he 
behaved, she claims he told her to 



J. McCormack, Jr., Writes 
About Sir Joe Gensburg 

John McCormack, Jr., has some- 
thing on the Great Sir Joseph Ginz- 
burg to which Sir Joe may pay at- 
tention. John McCormack, Jr., who' 
some say Is "superior" to Ginsburg 
in his unique line of endeavor, is 
also a corre.spondent as witness thi- 
foUowing letter from McCormack to 
his agent, Billy H.twthorne, who 
has been able to sell McCormack'a 
services occasionally for club 
dates, etc. 

McCormack starts off In a very 
"dirty" fashion, takinK a deliberate 
slap at Sir Joseph whom he 
familiarly calls "Gensburg." 

"I am enclosing you a very Im- 
portant write-up th.'it will make 
everybody sit up and take notice 
including Gensburg." 

McCornnack is anxious to plug 
the Cadillac Hotel Suri>cr Club. He 
wiltes his own bead: "John Mc- 
Cormack, Jr., secures a plano-ao- 
cordionlst for his coast -to -coast 
tour starting again Wednesday 
night at Jersey City. 

"My trip was postponed after my 
4)])ening night last week as I found 
it necessary to have a musical ac- 
companist as I also give concerts 
outside of theatres, at restaurants 
and poolrooms. 

"I learned this trick of tricking 
theatre managers who refuse to 
book me direct by playing in op- 
position across the street. That 
night or nights the theatre man- 
afters have a very small audience 
ns nearly everybody comes any- 
where I am advertised. I expect to 
play every restaurant and poolroom 
in Jersey City the last half of this 
week. Next week West Hoboken, 
Hoboken and Kcar.. .y, i;. J." 
Here's the Plug 

The plug comes In here: "Besides 
I double back to the Hotel Cadillac 
Supper Club, New York, where I 
am playing this week, my fourth 
w<}ek. I want the public to kno^ 
that Mr. Hector Downe, the genial 
manager of this swell club. Is the 



ASSN. OUT OF CASINO 



Leaves Chicago to Coast Circuit 
Without Frisco Stand 



quit any time and t»>*t he h*d »'|'' i whitest and best manager on Broad 
eye upon a classier and mor* Ul- ^^y_ New "York. And the wonder 



ented partner. 

According to reports th* trouble 
between the couple dates back to 
August when Mrs. Linck had her 
husband hailed to the Magistrate's 
Court. Jamaica, L. I., on a charge 
of disorderly conduct, alleging at 
th* time that Linck had disappeared 
for a week and came home Intoxi- 
cated and tried to break up every- 
thing in their apartment. Linck 
was adjudged guilty.^ When called 
for sentence his wife made a plea 
for clemency, claiming that he had 
apologized and she had forgiven 
him upon his promls* to sign a 
pledge to quit drinking. 

The couple were married eight 
years ago. When not toiling they 
resided at Blmont, L. L They have 
one child, daughter. , Neither ali- 
mony or counsel fee* have been 
asked In the Initial complaint. 

Th* team hare recently been 
playing th* Independent time with 
a singing and dancing aet. Prior 
to that they headed a flve-people 
flash^over the Orpheum and Pan- 
tagas circuits. 



ful floor show they have — flt for a 
king's taat*. A bunch of lovely 
girls too. . . ." 

Mr. McCormack's act now in- 
cludes a plano-accordionlst and a 
Mr. James O'Connell. John. Jr., 
brags that he now has three acts 
in all traveling with him, all doing 
specialties, which should Interest 
the Great Sir Joseph Oenzburgh. 

Joe has a bunch of medals, Mc- 
Cormack states, but he hasn't got 
three acts — In fact, McCormack 
adds, Joe haan't even got one good 
act. 



James Beatty Is dropping the 
Western Vaudeville Ass'n Coast 
road shows from the program at 
his Casino. This leaves Ass'n 
(Chicago) without a San Francisco 
house. 

After a checkered career of many 
months Beatty took the Casino and 
spending well over 160,000 he tried 
mighty hard to make a theatre of 
the old place. The opening policy 
was six acts of Ass'n vaudeville 
with added attractlona of special 
feature pictures, acts and a corking 
orchestra. For a time the program 
caught on, but soon slipped to little 
or nothing a the matinees and one 
house at night. 

Will King was skiing at the 
Strand and Beatty made a deal to 
bring the favorite comedian and his 
musical comedy company back to 
the Casino, the house where King 
had played one engagemont of close 
to five years. 

Beatty split Hermie King and l.is 
orchestra away from the rest of 
the show and with a big campaign 
of newspaper and billboard billing 
reopened King to a corking start 
with a 50-mlnute musical revue, 
four acts of (Ass'r) vaudeville and 
an orchestra. Business hold for 
about two weeks and again th* 
matinees started to slip, with the 
night business fairly. 

Another change was found neces- 
sary — this time the dropping of the 
acts and the replacement of th* 
Hermie Kin,; Band. If this falls 
to hit It Is hard to tell what will fcet 
away at the Casino — It looks like 
a tough battle to bring the house 
back, for the neighborhood In the 
past few years has undergone a 
great change. 



ELEVATION! 



Chicago, March tl. 

C. ^V. Meacham, for th* past two 
years guarding th* door of tha 
Western Vaudevtil* Association, re- 
signed Saturday. 

Mr. Meacham has connected him- 
self with th* Coyn* xaectrlcal 
School, where h* will b* director 
of student welfare. 



MALDEN HOUSES BURN 



ADELAIDE & HUGHES AT HIP 



MORE ADVANCE BOOKINGS 



Auditorium and fMaplewweod** D*s> 
truetien Los* of fTO/MO. 



Recent Orpheum Dispute R*port*d 
Settled— Circuit Reimbursed 



Bookers Report Esriy Listing Ahsad 
Of Any Pr*vioua Season 



"ABIE'S" 51,600 

(Continued from page 1) 
It. One performance at Fairbold, 
Minn., got $1,600. 

James Wlngfleld has been .doing 
th* booking for out here. At| of- 
fer by the Pantheon theatre, Ham- 
mond. Ind., to *l>u3r" the show for 
throe days for |6,C<M waa turned 
down by Ann* Nichols. 

Some one applied for the stock 
rights to "Able" and were told to 
come t>ack In 1930. Another person 
offered 925,000 for the one-night 
road rights in towns under 20,000 
la three btates. A statement from a 
town of that sixe was exhibited 
Where "Abie' did 11.400. 



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,., THIEF CAUGHT 

Worcester, Mass., March 31. 

George Tevis. 18. New York City. 
arrested for alleged thefts from acts 
playing Poll's during the past 
month. Is held in $1,200 bond to 
await gran 1 jury ac;tion on four 
counts of larceny. 

TevlH ple.nded guilty to three 
counts and not guilty to the fourth, 
that of stealing a $12G suit from 
Billy Ilallcn. actor. 



Actors' Trunks Rifled; 
Express Owner in Hiding 

^ Chicago. March 31. 

The proprietor of the local Dear- 
bom Bxpreas cannot be found by 
bailiffs who have been trying to 
serve him with papers for two 
weeks. He Is wanted to answer 
charges In court that trunks given 
his truckmen to deliver arrived at 
their destinations without thelr 
contents. 

Ben Ehrllch is attorney for a 
number of complainants who allege 
trunks transferred by the Dearborn 
Kxpress were rifled of everything 
they contained. 

The proprietor has Invited Ktr. 
Khrllch to sue, claiming he will not 
compensate the acts for their losses. 



BROWNING'S "SYENGALI" 2NI) 

Arthur Drowning, once well 
knov,n as a vniidevillfe act with his 
dog, "Svengali," and who retired 
from the stage when the anin.al 
died about f\ve years ago. Is pre- 
rnring to nrake a come-back with a 
new dog. 



Tha Issuing of advance routes, 
started some time ago by th* K-A 
Circuit to avoid the usual fall short- 
age of material, continues unabated. 

Tha latest batch of acts routed 
Includes Healy * Crasa, Lang & 
Haley, Brown A Whlttaker, Haynes 
St Beck and Princeton A Weston, 
all represented by Ohas. Allen. 

The bookers report they are fur- 
ther advanced In next aeason's 
bookings than ever before, as a 
result of the pre-season scheduling. 



Adelaide and Hughes opened an 
engagement at the New York Hip- 
podrome -this week (March SO). The 
dancers recently walked off an 
Orphgum bill in Chicago and were 
threatened with breach of contract 
proceedings by the Orpheum Circuit 

According to report the act reim- 
bursed tha Orpheum for the Inci- 
dent. At the time It was stated 
Adelaide and Hughes objected to 
the time tabi* billing which gave 
several acts equal promlnenc*. 



Maiden, Mass., March SI. 

The Auditorium and the Maple- 
wood theaters here, running a com- 
bination policy, war* dastroysd by 
Are early today. 

Jack Radln vas the house man- 
ager. An estimate of th* loaa ia 
$70,000. 



Millionair* Taka* Ov«r Censtruetien 
Lansing. Mich., March 31. 

R. B. Olds, mllllonalr* automo- 
bila manufacturer of Lansing, has 
purchased th* sit* and such con- 
struction work as has been done, 
on the Blacketone Theatre Co., of 
this city. 

The organisation was recently put 
In the hands of a receiver. 



GASTON'S 'TRIALS" 

Billy Gaston Is casting a new 
vaude revue to l>e known as Billy 
Gaston's Trials of 192S, which will 
shortly open on th* K-A circuit. 

It will carry eight principals and 
a band. < 



Sidetrack R*vw* 

Hlckey and Hart hare shelved 
their vaude revue and wlU shortly 
resume with their forraw double 
act. 

Inability to get a figure for the 
revue prompted the shelving. 



Rubin's Amateur Dance Contests 
Benny Rubin, stage and screen 
comic. Is now staging amateur 
dancing contests throughout West- 
ern towns. 

Rubin offers .-ash prlxes to hif< 
winners. ' , . . 



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WEBB and HAY and GIRO BAND 

Dances 

24 Mins.; Full 8Uea 

Palaca 

The vaudeville debut of Clifton 
Webb and Alary Hay, recently 
teamed in a tnovinR picture atar- 
riner Miss Hay's husband, Richard 
Barthelmesa ("New Toys") and 
thereafter a dance combination at 
Club Giro, proves to be a turn of 
Unusual merit from all points at 
calculation and obeervatlon. 

A class draw as evidenced at 
Clro'B from the start and obvious 
In the, personnel and demeanor of 
the Palace audience, the act also 
mad* grood without a flaw in the 
performance. Neither Webb nor 
Miss Hay can be regarded as ex- 
perimental, since both are finished 
professionals of stage standlngr. But 
the union is a most happy one and, 
with the auperflne band, a tip -top 
headliner. 

, Opening In a sumptuous setting 
of drapes, tho band, headed by the 
personable Dave ' Bernie and in* 
eluding that surefire spocialty 
drummer, Dillon Ob«r, had the turn 
In high before the principals 
showed. To a splendid reception 
the elongated Webb and the diminu- 
tive, curvilinear Min Hay wafted 
In and went into a characteristic 
■uccesaion of shifting dance move- 
ments. 

From the start It was palpable 
that this was not to be an exhibit 
of society parlor dancing. Every 
fltep was Hluminating with facial 
and physical acting, mostly for hu- 
mor, and the stepping was eccentric 
at all times, some of the bits telling 
little stories. A most unusual 
method of entertainment this, be- 
ing neither A costumed aeries of 
comedy or technical stunts nor a 
set of graceful ballroom maneuvers. 
Just light hoofing with personalities 
played for eftects lightly done and 
. easily gotten. 

The expressions of admiration 
over Mias Hay were audible 
throughout the theatre. And it is 
undeniable that this little Individual 
can do more with a tUm of an eye, 
twist of a Up or the tilt of her girl- 
ish head than many can with a 
thousand-word si>eech. Webb, also, 
instead of trying to be a strutting 
hero, clowns fluently and with ef- 
fortless effectlveneaa. 

An acrobat-act satire in dance 
and panto was a scream. Miss Hay 
scoring solidly )iere. The finish was 
a waits in which sfte graduaUy fell 
asleep on her partner's shoulder, 
taking them off to a thunderclap of 
appreciative applause on a simple, 
smooth little thought and fragment 
of execution' which was made po»- 
sibte only through their comi>elling 
magnetism; uainspired performers 
■would have died with It. 
•^ The Bernie band Is » bearcat, 
Tery tony and subdued, yet with a 
' crescendo In its system when 
needed. Dave is a handsome, dis- 
tinguished and most ingratiating 
chap. He leads, takes short turns 
at the piano, and once sings a 
chorus in a rith iMurttone. Ober, 
who clowns throughout In deadly 
seriousness a-la Buster Keaton, hits 
off a marimba solo late in the act 
"nancing" It up, to a riot. 

Taken from all angles, -vaudeville 
has here an act dependable for 
I everything it takes, from the box- 
/ ofllce to the back wall. Especially 
.: In New Tork this should be a 
valuable organization, and, If It can 
travel. U should repeat anywhere 
on the strength of the names, the 
unique atmosphere and style, and 
the Intrinsic qualities of the per- 
•onallties^and the bona fide enter- 
tainment.' liUU. 



RANKSILVER and ORCHESTRA 

(11) 

■Music and Songs 

^5 Mins.; Full Stage 

ilippodrome 

Frank Silver is best known for 
having written, "Yes, We Have No 
Bananas." After doing that be 
gathered a band and played pic- 
ture hiAases and some vaudeville 
dates. 

He Is now leading a combination 
band formerly headed by Al Mit- 
chell, the organization once being 
a Whlteman unit. At the Hip 
which is the second New Yoifii date, 
a shell was provided to give the 
band the best of it. Lacking a pro- 
duction that of course counted as 
an aid. 

The routine Is away from Jazz for 
the first two-thirds. A "La Tosca" 
number counted best of the first 
three selections. "San" started syn- 
copated tunes. There was an In- 
terruption, however, when a couple 
duetted "My Hero," which didn't 
means much and probably will not 
be retained. Silver's latest song 
about Boston and beans was fea- 
tured and came at the close with 
several in the band singing the 
chorus for comed:^ purposes. The 
idea Is all right, though cannot 
contend with tlie "Banana"> freak. 
Silver and his band rate a fair 
comblnation. Further development 
to work out novelty effects Is in 
order. The boys affect rhyme, but 
need flnishlhg work. /bee. 



THE MARIN08 (10) 
Band, Songs and Dances 
14 Mins.; Full (Special) 
Broadway '•. 

This line-up aC present looks as 
though it might be a typical South 
American cabaret. Originally the 
Marlnos was a fixed quartet who 
offered a combination of songs 
(more of the operatic type) and 
dances. The original four have 
added a band, which while not of 
the jazz variety nevertheless gives 
the impression that it has had some 
restaurant experience. The latter 
combination consists of six people, 
piano, 2 violins, bass viol, accor- 
deon and drums. They are splendid 
when It comes to playing the tango 
type of stuff. 

The set Is that of the interior of 
a cabaret. Two girls in Spanish 
costume seated at a table when 
along comes the vocalist who sings 
a ditty at both of them. Then in 
steps the vanquero, who grasps one 
of the girls and steps Into about as 
good a tango as has been seen here- 
abouts in some time. At the finish 
of this there is a selection by the 
band and another solo, after which 
there is an Apache dance that is 
done in an entirely different sort of 
manner. 

There are two girls making a set 
for the dancer, who rushes into the 
place after a couple of shots are 
heard outside. One girl, his regu- 
lar, starts for him, but he is at- 
tracted by a new face and starts 
to make love to her, dancing first 
with one and then with the other, 
until the girls start battling, *nlce 
ladylike little scrap with a few dag- 
gers and things like that- At the 
finish, in trying to keep the girls 
apart the man has one hung on 
either side of him and he starts a 
whirl with the girls clinging to him. 
This finish is enough to put the act 
over even if the fore sart of the of- 
fering wasn't as strong as It is. 

This act can be safely counted on 
to put it over In any company and 
with it as a ground work a great 
Spanish cabaret turn could be built 
for the Hip. Fred. 



SHERMAN and ROSE REVUE (6) 

Dancing 

18 Mins.; Full (Special) 

Sherman and Rose have previ- 
ously appeared as a dance team but 
have enlarged the former tt^o-act 
Into a dancing fiash by adding three 
girls. 

The principals are doing prac- 
tically the same routines as before 
with Russian featured, utilizing the 
newcomers merely to space their solo 
work and a double number. The 
latter In ensembles provide a flash 
In the fast Russian dance at the 
flnish. 

Just a goo.l dancing flash for the 
mediums that did not create much 
•zcitemeiit as the closer on this bill. 

Edha, 



Patsy de Forest, former musical 
comedy star, has retired from the 
profession and gone into the dress- 
making business with Marjorle 
Brenner. 



Johnny Singer, formerly with the 
T>ol1 Sisters, has entered the agency 
field and is now associated with 
8MB l^wls, Lo«w acenU ' -^ • - 



ROBETTAS and DEAQON 

Trapeze and Contortion 

7 Mins.; Full ; . 

Broadway 

An opening act of a rather di- 
versified combination of gymnas- 
tics,' t>alancing and contortion istic 
work as its offering In the way of 
entertainment. It is a man and 
woman team, and It may be said 
while the woman carries her full 
share of the work, she is not of 
the overdeveloped type of woman 
gymnast, but makes rather a pretty 
appealing figure on the stage. 

The act opens with the man do- 
ing a routing of head balancing and 
a few contortion bends, fron\ which 
there is a quick switch to the 
trapeze with the woman going aloft 
and holding the second trap on 
which the man does his work. At 
the conclusion of this the woman 
does a little rope work a la Dainty 
Marie, on the way down, and for 
the finishirfg bit the man from the 
top trap does a fast body spin from 
a mouth hold that brought heavy 
applause. 

A good little flash turn jCor the 
opening spot anywhere Fred. 



EDDY BROWN (1) 

Violinist 

18 Mins,; One 

Hippodrome 

Bddy Brown, an American con- 
cert artist, has an International 
reputation as a Tlollnlst. in addi- 
tion to which be Is a Columbia 
record star. 

The latter fact is probably more 
Important If Mr. Brown Intends 
dashing Into vaudeville now and 
then. He had been on the Hip stage 
before at recitals, but this Is his 
first Taudevllle appearance. From 
his manner and that of his piano 
accompanist, Josef Donime, the 16- 
minute routine was an easy assign- 
ment, but accomplished ann) ac- 
knowledged with nice appreciation. 
The opening number was a ser- 
enade, followed by a minuet. Mr. 
Brown's best playing was "The 
Dance of the Ooblins," which 
brought to play tricks of bow and 
fingers only In the province of finest 
of vlollnUts. The house orchestra 
arose and applauded Brown. That 
is a rarity and Is looked legltlnmte 
for the piano was rolled off. Brown 
responded with an encore, It being 
a lullaby ^a^ored v Kreisler. 

There always seems to be a fol- 
lowing for concert artists In big 
time vaudeville and Mr. Brown will 
be eagerly accepted by that clien- 
tele. F/en the lo.. brow must like 
the goblin number. Iltee. 



8ANTRY, NORTON and CO. (8) 
Singing, Dancing and Instrumental 
16 Mins-; Full SUge 
American Roof 

Sentry and Norton, mixed couple, 
were reviewed In Variety In 1819 as 
a dancing team. They are aocom> 
plished In their field, Ithough they 
seem to sacrifice a good deal of grace 
and beauty In their steps for the 
more strenuous, and sometimes less 
worth-while accomplishments of 
hoofing. 

In building up a "flash" act they 
have obtained only mediocre results 
this time. Eugene Jones' Orchestra 
of seven pieces, and Ethel Stanley, 
a blues singer, assists, but It Is 
doubtful if their presence Is much 
of an asset. Miss Stanley is cute 
with her Frances White haircut and 
shapely flgUre, and she certainly 
tries hard with her two vocal spe- 
cialties, but natural handicaps of 
voice and delivery prevent her from 
being a major leaguer at present. 

The 'Jones outfit Is one of. those 
fiolsy, brassy affairs that bring one 
back to the days just after the war, 
when- vatideville had all sorts of 
jazz bands. The ba>njoist seems to 
be the best musician, but he too 
makes the mistake of playing too 
loud and forcibly. The boys were 
distinctly off-k«y a couple of times 
with Miss Stanley to the mutual dis- 
advantage of both. 

Santry and Norton do three spe- 
cialties, conventional tango and 
Bowery dances, and then a whIrU 
wind, acrobatic bit for a finish, with 
a neckspin that's the high spot of 
the act. The turn lacks novelty and 
sm^rt presentation and can only 
hope to fare mildly on the small- 
time. 



EDMUND BREE8E AND CO. (4) 
Dramatic Sketch 

15 Mine.; Full * 

Orpheum, Kansas City 

Kansas City, March 25. 

"Happy New Tear," a new play- 
let, by Irvin 8. Cobb, was given its 
premier at the Orpheum and proved 
a disappointment. 

It is one of those triangle affairs 
and If there were any laughs In- 
tend^ they failed to register. True, 
there were a few sardonic lines in 
reference to the waiter, the part 
played by Mr. Breese, and the wait- 
ers' profession In general, which 
may have been Intended to bring 
the laughs but the audience muffed 
them, frhe playlet Is timed to take 
place In the private dining room of 
a once popular restaurant, on New 
Year's Eve. The setting consists of 
a black drop with table set for 
two. The cast is given as a captain 
of waiters, an extra waiter (Mr. 
Breese), a woman, a man. 

The man and woman are the wife 
and lover, while the audience know 
the extra waiter Is the husband. 
After once departing the couple, 
for no explained reason, return and 
the disclosure follows. 

Mr. Breese plays the wronged 
husband In an extremely vigorous 
manner, after he gets started, bqt 
the first half gives him absolutely 
nothing. He is assisted by Peter 
Lang. Calvin Thomas and Elsie 
Riser. It Is doubtful If the playlet 
will prove very popular with the 
average vaudeville patron. 

t . . '-I . . . I Buffhet, 



ROSE A ARTHUR BOYLAN and 
SARANOFF CO. («) 

Revue 

26 Mins.! One mnd Full (Special) 

Fifth Avenue 

Saranoff. the violinist, together 
with Rose and Arthur Boylan, the 
Lyons Sisters and a tenor, are pre- 
senting a song and dance revue that 
is mighty good entertainraeut. 
Saranoff Ls doing a Baliefl, dresa- 
ing in Russian costume throughout 
and announcing In dialect. He 
w^ars a series of trick bats that 
bring him some laughs. In addition 
to those which the gags In the an- 
nouncements pull. 

There are three full stage sets 
utilized In the act The first is a 
campfire scene with a covered 
wagon, Svanoff playing the violin 
and the tenor doing lone western 
trail songs. The Lyons Sisters Col- 
low this with a double uke number 
of the "blues" variety. The second 
set Is of a Chinatown street with 
the tenor putting over "Poppy 
Rose" and the Boylans make their 
first appearance for a Chinese dance 
which concludes with the man 
throwing the girl Into the river. 
This finish with a splash of spray 
following the girl's disappearance 
brought a wow of a laugh from the 
audience. Saranoff pL^ys a violin 
solo In the next scene In. one and 
then describes the set for the final 
scene, a bit that gets a lot of 
laughs. It is supposed to be the In- 
terior of a Russian palace and the 
tenor, breaking into an Irish ballad, 
although dressed in Russian, cos- 
tume, was another laugh. « 

It's a cinch that this act can hit 
the best houses and hold Its own 
In the fastest kind of company. The 
comedy Is particularly strong and 
the audienc^ got laugh after laugh 
from Saranoff's work. 

Fred. 



BOBBY RANDALL and CO. (6) 
"Highlights of 1825*' 
28 Mins.i One and Four (Special) 
Fifth Avenue 

Bobby Randall with four girls 
and a singer in a revue that has 
three scenes In full stage finishing 
with a plantation nuhaber in black 
face. Randall does his single in 
"one" just ahead of the flash turn. 
A girl In the act makes an an- 
nouncement that owing to the Ill- 
ness of a member of the act Mr. 
Randall has kindly consented to 
jump in. 

The first scene Is a doctor's of- 
fice with three of the girls as nurses 
and the fourth as the mother, who 
is bringing her baby for treatment 
with the "b^y** proving to be the 
mammoth singer, who weighs a 
couple of hundred pounds. In "one," 
two of the girls offer a double dance 
number and this Is followed by the 
song shouter doing a number that 
registers. 

Back to full stage again for an 
Apache dance burlesque bit with 
Bobby getting thrown about gen>- 
erally by the big woman. 

Randall makes his appearance be- 
fore the drop and proceeds to pui 
on a blackface make-up in view of 
the audience going into a mammy 
song while the sUge behind is be- 
ing set for a plantation scene with 
the vocalizer doing the mamy at 
the cabin door, the four girls be- 
ing later disclosed in black face for 
a fast dancing finish. 

The opening scene cduld be 
worked up a lltUe stronger for 
laugha 

- - Fred. 

BILLIE DAUSCHE 

Songs , '» -r 

12 Mins.; One 

American Reof • *- - - - 

Miss Dausche is a pleasant- k>bk- 
Ing young woman of large stature, 
appearing first in a red evening 
cloak, which she doffs after her 
first number and spreads carefully 
over a chair facing the audience. 
She wears a handsome white gown 
for her next four numbers. 

Primarily a rag singer, Miss 
Dausche lacks the animation and 
sense or rhythm to l>ecome a very 
effective one. She needs coaching 
to extract the real laugh valuee out 
of the comic Hnes.^ As it stands, her 
routine is monotonous. 

Second on the Roof. Miss Dausche 
took two bows after mild applause. 
She has ik>ssibilities, however. 



THREE REDDINGTONS 

Trampoline 

9 Mins.; Two (Special) 

State 

Former ReddingtO'n and nianl 
combo augmented by woman who 
contributes llghxiy, ^jui dresses thi 
picture . The same "Bounce Inn' 
drop employed. The features of the 
trampoline work are still retained 
by the men and identical In routine 

As ever, a good opener. 

A»rl. • 



BL0&80M SEELEY AND CO. 
Singing and Dancing 
80 Mins.; Pull ^Special) 
Orpheum, Kansas City 

Kansas City, March 26. 
Blossom Seeley and Benny Field 
with Charles Bourne and Phil Elt 
at the pianos, after several seasc 
with a vaudeville vehicle which . 
regulars commenced to knov almo_, 
as well as the performers. Is baelS 
with a new one. That Is, everythin« 
new except Benny Fields. d 

On In the sixth spot Blossom anjS 
Bennle start things In "one" bef<wS 
a drape, with a pop number which! 
they give several new kinks. A«j 
argument as to the kind of In8trui| 
ments to be used follows with the 
verdict golag to Miss Seeley, as th« 
soft notes of two pianos are heaWU 
and the drape discloses the boys anSj 
the "baby grands." A song with iH 
bunch of "southerns" and "mAnk3 
mas " Introduced got the house i« 
good humor and served as a sampleT 
of the course to follow. A "hot"' 
selection was Miss Seeley 's choice! 
for her single and a "Rain" bit fol*. ' 
lowed during which the goldeh 
i^red one put on a brief exhib-ltion 
of dramatics which was a surpriBe.; 
It was Fields' turn next and ht^i 
gave several verses which brought;] 
laughs. The pair next jumped to^ 
a Spanish bit. A Russian burlesque 
number followed and then the boys 
at the pianos were given a chance ■ 
to shine, and shone. J 

Fields and Miss Seeley dellveredd 
some clever cross talk, and close^ 
with a dance number. '" 

The act Is nicely arranged, hand- ' 
somely costumed and the numbera" 
carefully chosen. Both Miss Seeley' 
and Mr. Fields are on about all thS' 
time and when Benny is out of 
sight he can at most times be' 
heard, as he sings from the en- 
trance. 

The offering was well recelveA^: 
and looks good for the big tlme..i 
The bJgger the better. If-ughea. \ 

LOUISE GLAUM 
Dramatic Dialog 
10 Mins.; Full 
81st Street 

Louise Glaum has a- telephot 
monolog, titled "The Web," for hi 
advent Into vaudeville. As an ac 
It neither suits Miss Glaum no 
vaudeville. 

Billed In lights, the former sere 
vamp is not living up to the 
qulrements although it would 
less than fair to say that gl^ 
suitable material she could nd 
meet the responsibility, at least 
way. Her present turn simt.^ 
amounts to an uninteresting com« 
position. Mias Glaum would ai 
pear to better advantage were 
skit provided where one or moi 
persons also shared the respons. 
blUty. Her histrionic capabilitK 
seemed somewhat limited. 

The act Is now a series of 'phon. 
calls to which the celluloid lumin- 
ary responds in a gold contraptK^ 
that needs consultation with "Beail 
Nash" before definite defining. Froi 
the rear of the house it amount 
to a splash of color while Ml 
Olaum's face was undlscernlt 
The aeries of 'phone passages 
veal that Miss Glaum Is a forr . 
show girl married to a wealthy bf 
aged charge d'affaires with 
conversations including the 
friend, newspaper asking an int 
view, the grandpa hubby himi 
and the lover. The latter at, 
posedly shoots hpnself at the othi 
end of the 'phone, concluding tF 
act to a certain degree of emotU 

Miss Glaum la not Impossible 
vaudeville If her name means any*. 
thing, but she does need assist* 
ance. Skig. •-' 




ROTH end DRAKE 

Comedy Acrobatics 

Full Stage 

Grand O. H. .^ 

A ring performer in boob make-^ 
up is something new. He is als* 
Something of a comedian, associated 
as straight by quite a nice and neat- 
looking brunet ,who also helps m 
the aerial work, mostly on the ringa 

The male performer has several 
good single stunts, one a rope perch 
with many twisters high up, and 
the other a very wide swing on one 
ring, also twisting. 

If this turn is playing under Its 
proper name '(G. O. H. is an Inde- 
pendent hideaway), it could make 
_ the opening spot on any bill. There 
ire elements of comedy concealed 
beneath this "boob" acrobat that 
needs but little development and 
polishing. For such time as this the 
bookers are wasting one of their 
best independent comedy acrobatW 
turns by placing It to open. " 
■should be given a centre spot for 
full value. ' ^ Sime. 



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Wednesday, April 1, 1925 



VAUDEVILLE REVIEWS 



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VARIETY 



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PALACE 

Leavltt an4 Lookwood appearea 
IK th« Monday aoatlnse, but were 
BOt in th« bill Monday night, and 
fWW reported out for the rest of 
Mm week. Tb« matinee show ran 
VntU B:t8. Several acts were re- 
peated to cut IieaTltt and Lock- 
wood, who did 24 minutes In the 
Mterneoa, deelliMd to trim dowa. 
The new show ran until consldex- 
Ably after 11. and will Hnlah'the 
iraek on an oTertlme schedule tor 
orchestra and crew as it Is. 

Four old favorite and one new 
outfit shared the hot hits — Juliet 
Jim Barton, Charles King and Nate 
Zjelpxlg. and the newscomers, Clif- 
ton Webb and Mary Hay. 

The evening show was revised 
JU to running order, with King 
opening intermission and Juliet 
next-to- walkout. Webb and Hay 
(New Acta) closM the first part, 
and did It and themselves proud, 
with gk>ry enough to take in Dave 
Bernie and all of hla red-pepper 
band. 

JuUet was, perhaps, the surprise 
of the bill. It is rather late in the 
day for this seasoned vaudcvillian 
to shuffle forth surprises. She has 
played the Palace innumerable 
times, and has always gone well. 
rPhls evening, however (Monday). 
with much of her familiar material 
and some new stufF, she bowled the 
house over until she, herself, seemed 
embarrassed. 

Juliet had probably agreed with 
the others to hold down her run- 
ning time. But the audience, past 
11 o'clock, refused to be denied, and 
after the blackout, the shut-in, sev- 
eral bows and her planl.st's depar- 
ture, ! he was driven to several more 
Impersonations. Not that Juliet is 
•O'hard to convince (that way), but 
this time it w'asn't all showman- 
ship. When she flnLshed the audi- 
ence was still calling from all parts 
of the house by name for their fa- 
vorite imitations. 

Her Sophie Tucker take-off is a 
gem. In all her long catalog of 
good, falr-to-mlddllng, weak and 
memorable mimicries, Juliet has 
perhaps never perfected anything 
as uncai\ny as her Tucker. Sophie 
Is difficult to copy and few im- 
pressionists attempt her. Juliet's 
tmsatlrised photograph and phono- 
graph of the "Madame" is sensa- 
tional. 

Tho rest of Juliet's turn went 
J>leasantly, though not always with 
speed. She is looking slender and 
youthful, and ia in rare voice. 

King, fresh from his "Follies" 
road-tour, also gave one of those 
Inspired performances, sweeping the 
Ciudlence solidly off its seats. With 
a routine of Cohan and Donaldson 
Itumbers, a personality more breezy 
ftnd unaffected than ever before, the 
ybung fellow stormed 'em. He 
Inade no unnecessary motions, no 
c6me-on exits, no Jockeying for ap- 
plesauce applause. Bong after song, 
varied in style, he knocked off. 

Leipzig, with the red thimble trick 
to open, stuck to his accustomed 
material thereafter, running 

through bis unique and still amaz- 
ing and amusing uard tricks. They 
bear repetition. He came home in 
Xront from the barrier to the tape. 
Barton did "The Pest" with a new 
tMtlr of straights, gleaning many a 
laugh, and then went into his single 
llanciiig, deing four types and 

r rowing with iach, to a pronounced 
ft.. 

ff he DupontSi mixed team of com- 
edy Jugglers, stopped the show in 
the opening spot, having to take 
i>0W8 in the deuce-acts set. Rub- 
ber-ball syncopating on two snare 
Albums gave them « hot flni.sh. Some 
Itltttl^-axe Juggling earlier was 
Btrong and flashy and some single 
stuff by the man, going f6r hot!) 
laughs and technical excellence. 

The next act was the Hector dog 
hct4 in about one-and-a-half, with a 
fortune in trained pups, all beauties, 
and a man with a pleasant and 
chatty way handling them. Hec- 
tfiir Is some canine, a poodle that 
every woman wants to pet and 
every kid would give a leg to own. 
The routine is almost entirely orig- 
inal and entertaining, with a pauc- 
ity of tricks and a plentitude of cute 
little stunts. 

Olga Myra and the Bitter Bisters, 
a Foster Hip turn, with k big pro- 
duction and swift changes of pace, 
costumes and methods in dance, ran 
13 minutes and seemed like six. 
Miss Olga Myra is an accomplished 
contortionist, but of the reflned and 
subdued order. She does some un- 
usual Addling while going through 
her bends, one of them a beauty 
and the other a very powerfully 
built partner who acts somewhat 
as an understander. They do hanl 
athletic dancing and some difficult 
toe work, some of it in the nature 
of exhibition bite, rather than flu- 
ent ttrps. A three-way Russian ftn- 
isb in bouts and tights closed it 
wiiii a bang. 

Ro.se Irene Kreas and Co., two 
men and two girls on roller skates, 
working full stage on a portable 
wood mat, closed, getting on pretty 
late for thaftough job. On appear- 
Oj:ice the quartet has it, nnd the 
woi\ is of swiftly diversified sln- 
glos. doubles and other combina- 
tions, more of dancing on skates 
than skating. Held very well with 
those who gave the turn a ehaacci 

Lait. 



HIPPODROME 



Monday afternoon attendance was 
said to have been the best since 
the holidays, and the announced Na- 
tional Charleston dance contest, with 
ellmlnatlona twice dally, was cred- 
ited with the extra trade. At night 
the house filled slowly, the show 
getting off to an early eight o'clock 
start. Shortly after 8.30 the lo^-er 
floor looked like real money. By 
that time the third turn was nearly 
jiver, the program being speeded 
because of the prise seeking ama- 
teur hoofers doing their stuff at 
the finish. • 

Very little comedy, meaning a 
like supply of laughs to counteract 
which was plenty of flash, with the 
program up to Hip standard all con- 
sidered. "Two bans in as many acts, 
not counting the guitar quintet ac- 
companying stm a third turn figured 
In making the show look big. 

There were two violin singles and 
both in the second section, yet it 
didn't seem a conflict t>ecause one 
was straight and the other comic. 
Eddy Brown (New Acts), concert 
violinist, made his vaudevlllo debut 
and made the grade easily. Shortly 
afterward Oscar Lorraine kidded 
the house into good humor v/lth 
fiddle and nonsense. Lorraine was 
on next to closing. In the press 
box was a wise egg who g^t eltcited 
and squawked that revus producers 
had missed Oscar, who don't think 
much of revues as a matter of ex- 
perience. 

The first section seemed the best 
entertainment, even .though It held 
two holdover turns — Harry Rlch- 
man and his club gang, and Fowlej 
and Tamara. liichmand trotted out 
in the No. 3 spot, mentioning some- 
thing about speeding things up 
back stage. Once he settled down 
the cabaret entertainment took Its 
full course of 35 minutes and it 
went over with a bang. Smart 
entertainer, that RIchman. Yvetfe 
Rugel sang three numbers, filling 
the big house with ease, which Is 
surprising for a warbler used to a 
small cafe enclosure. Muriel De 
Forest and Bee Jackson, the dance 
cutles with the unit, attracted at- 
tention, but the real factors are 
RIchman an4 Bddie Elklns' orches- 
tra. 

The Chicago couple, Addison 
Fowler and Florenx Tamara. rate 
with the best dance turns of the 
season. The dancers who were at 
the Marigold Gardens before land- 
ing in the big western picture 
houses accomplish exceptional nov- 
elty numl>ers. A leverage spin with 
the girl supported by one band Is a 
peach, and there are other aerial 
evolutions for the winning finale. 
The Hip girls aided in supplying 
atmosphere for the Argentine set- 
ting, and so did the guitar band 
carried with the act. In addition 
to clever perfornaance the abt is 
class. 

There was Charleston in the show 
aside from the contest. Dorothy 
De Serres capered in the style for 
a bit with sEdward Tlerney and 
James Donnelly, on second. The 
team was with "Keep Kool" and 
lately on the road "Follies." . Some 
of the new material was cut at the 
matinee In order to shorten the 
show, and the act is not reviewed 
under New Acts therefore. Miss 
Jackson in the RIchman turn was 
the very neateet brand of Charles- 
ton. That's why she is showITig her 
cute little figure and wiggle at the 
club., 

Dezso Retter, listed second after 
Intermission, was switched to No. 5. 
That is a real spot for the iKinto- 
mlmlc acrol)at, for he has been 
opening shows for the most parl> 
Better won something with comedy 
posing, and particularly the bur- 
lesque wrestling bit with himself. 
Carlton E^mniy (formerly Karl) and 
his "mad wags" (formerly "pets") 
shifted from fifth to opening inter- 
mission, and was of good value 
there. Emmy sure can do things 
With little terriers on a table, and 
he chatters a darn gosd act. The 
latter change gave Eddy Brown the 
beat of it because he followed Emmy 
Instead of Aesops Fables. 

Adelaide and Hughes were eighth 
starting with a waltz and ending 
With the excellent "elopment of the 
toys." Adelaide in kid togs and 
bare knees seems to be at her l)est. 
The novelty consumed the better 
part of 20 minutes and was well re- 
warded. 

Frank Silver and his new band 
(New Acts) closed and they also 
worked in the Charleston contest, 
alternating with the house orches- 
tra. Over 300 entries were reported, 
with about 12 contestants appearing 
each show early in the week. Intro- 
ducing the eliminations Allan Fos- 
ter's girls in pairs, indicated the 
proRresslon from ragtime to Jazz, 
there being bits of the cake walk, 
Texas tommy, strut and then 
Charleston. All the Hip girls were 
used for the opening and worked 
eff'ectively in three or four other 
turn.'<. The Wilson Aubro.v Trio, 
one of the few bar acts remaining 
In vaudeville, opened. The turns 
wrestling burlc?^ue finish w.is cut 
to eliminate conflict with Retter's. 

/bee. 



8Ut ST. 

A neat all-round bill, not overly 
horsepowered, but of enough strength 
to uphold a definite pace and make 
Monday evening Interesting. Louise 
Glaum (New Acts) was the name 
out In lights, and "Learning to Love" 
was the scheduled film inducement 
This theatre's Hippodrome policy, 
for the current week, seemed cen- 
tered in having two normal opening 
acts trail each other In the first and 
second spots. Beyond that the run- 
ning order was the customary six-act 
procedure minus deviations. Roland 
Travers, substlXuttag for Howard, 
Winifred and Bruce, and the Cheva- 
lier Bros, were on and off in 14 min- 
utes, making Ideal Introductory fare. 
Travers' shooting of a girl out of 
sight with the damsel before the 
eyes of the audience, was a distinct 
wrinkle that qualified. The magi- 
cian's speed is also conunendable, 
besides which the act has appear- 
ance. In toto, well able to open 
about any twice or thrlce-dally pro- 
gram. ^^ 

The acrobatics of the clan Cheva- 
lier were productive bf returns, al- 
though the boys caused some amuse- 
ment by having to chase a pair of 
geese off the stage, a lingering re- 
membrance left by Travera The 
fast and meritorious work of the 
men had the house polling In their 
favor after the first two tricks. 

Kane and Herman breezed on next 
to closing to a reception and audible 
appreciation. This male duo rou- 
tined easily and was forced to no 
jockeying for leeway for encores. Be- 
hind them came Stanisloff and 
Grade, accompanied by a sextet of 
unUon feminine choristers who de- 
lighted the upper Broadwayites. 
The principals were also much to the 
forefront, with StanlolofTs spins de- 
manding and securing Jnst cogni- 
zance. Tho toe work of his partner 
was another Item not by any means 
overlooked. A corking act of Its 
type that pleased here, as It will 
anywhere. .•__»„» 

Leo Beers, No. 3, found most of 
his admirers on the lower floor. Isot 
entirely Beers' fault, however, as 
gutteral mutterlngs from an anti- 
Volsteader balcony patron had the 
upper floor stirring uneasily amidst 
a sea of craning necks. The soloist 
navigated around the slight embar- 
rassment nicely, looked at his watch 
at 9-40, and walked off well on the 
right side of a poMlble doubt 

Miss aiaum, with her single Infull 
stage, was fourth. BKtg. 



The Rlalto, Glens Falls, N. Y., was 
badly d.imagod by fire la>t week. 
Loss estimated at $200,000. Three 
fireman were injured. The theatre 
Is the property of I'rid Colburn. 



5THAVE. -■ 

The Fifth Avenue Monday night 
was packed. "Innovation week." a 
new one crossworded for "anni- 
versary." did It. The name of Tlm- 
berg is plastered all over the show. 
Herman gets, his first name Into 
play through the "Innovation" and 
Just about went under the wire first 
until Sammy and band came Into 
real, hard work, playing the accom- 
paniment for the "Cniarleston dance 
contest," which foltows. 

Earl Lindsay's chorines, ensemble 
girls or whatever one cares to 
designate 'em, didn't make such an 
impression upon their early appear- 
ance but made up later. 
^ At 8.80 Herm?in Tlmberg came 
into view and he held the stage for 
the most part until 9.10, when the 
first scheduled vaude turn was 
carded, namely Sully and Mack. 
This two-man team scored at In- 
tervals, much of their crossfire not 
getting across. 

Mabel Burke sang a ballad that 
struck twelve. 

Sammy Timberg's "Rebellion 
Band" registered. At 9.45 Herman 
worked In a dance that got the 
house and in the closing revue part 
staged another wow. 

Perhaps the biggest spontaneous 
hit of the night was landed by Will 
and Gladys Ahearn, the encore Rus - 
sian legmania of the youthful, pep- 
pery Ahearn knocking the whole 
house for an applause goal. That 
lK)y begins where other leave off 
and has some leg twisters that 
seemed Impossible of execution. 
The act also scored on its lariat 
features. This clever pair can go 
anywhere and clean up when Will 
turns loose that remarkable danc- 
ing stuff. 

Ten girls, singing "Bold Bad 
Bandit" held their harmony vocally 
on the stage, but the moment they 
trapsled down into the audience a 
little "audience freight" had them 
alnfost fading out. Good audience 
stuff, but the vocal slide caused 
considerable twittering out front. 

A nice stage flash was the swim- 
ming suit exhibit a la fashion 
parade on the stage, some nifty 
one-piece and others a little less 
on the garment reach displayed by 
the "Innovation girls." The special 
electrical stairway and Improvised 
platform helped the effectiveness 

Harry Coleman and Co., Including 
Gladys Hart a sprightly blond, and 
Edward Welch, a corking "straight." 
had easy salMng. The crowd took 
kindly to Coleman's mugging and 
comedy from the start. 

For the finish was what was styled 
the Herman Timberg "Oirly Girly 
Kevue," and everybody worked in a 
way that was a little different. 

The "Charleston" contest held 
everybody until 11, when a young 
colored boy copped first honors. It 
was exciting while it lasted, with 
Sammy Timberg's orchestra giving 
several topical song hits threadbare 
treatment 

Loeks like a big week at the b. o. 

Mark. 



BROADWAY 

Lillian Shaw, who Is headlining at 
the Broadway this week, was easily 
the outstanding hit of the show and 
walked away with all the honors 
Monday night from an audience un- 
usually soft as far as bestowing ap- 
preciation went and which applaud- 
ed almost everything on the bill. Not 
that Miss Shaw did nut deserve all 
that she got, but the others got more 
than some of them deserved. 

The bin was not i>artlcularly good 
vaudeville, but it is possible that, 
figuring business was going to be 
somewhat off anyway this week and 
next, there was a tendency to cheat 
a little on the show. The reports 
were to the effect that the businrss 
was good for the greater part of the 
day on Monday, and by nine Monday 
night the house was still decidedly 
well filled. The balcony held all that 
it could, and downstairs was filled 
within the last three rows. That 
doesn't look like bad business at sU. 
It's a cinch the bill didn't bring 
them In. for, other than the head- 
liner, there wasn't a single name 
that meant a thing. Therefore the 
draw must be credited to the picture 
that "Charles MacDonald dug up for 
the week and walloped the front of 
the house with. In addition to having 
an unusual iMllyhoo In the form of a 
huge motor bus travel up and down 
Broadway call attention to "The 
Wonders of the Wild." 

The final show of the evening got 
underway at 10 minutes to nine and 
ran until 12:16, when the picture 
closed the bill. An unusual fact was 
the manner In which the picture, a 
travelog in reality, held the audi- 
ence in and the hand that they gave 
the finish of the film. 

A short and snappy overture with 
Jazz started things off, and Robettas 
and Deagon (New Acts), a combina- 
tion balancing, gymnastic and con- 
tortionistic turn, got a decidedly 
heavy return in the opening spot. 
The next two acts to follow let the 
show down somewhat, although both 
received a lot of applause. The first 
of these was the Rlalto Four, a 
rather straight quartet, lacking in 
showmanship, and, without the com- 
edy finish they are using, they would 
have failed to register at all. Fol- 
lowing them was Ann Linn and Co., 
In "The Shoe Box Revue," which 
looked quite small-tlmey, even In 
this company. No one in the act can 
do anything vocally, and the dancing 
would indicate that someone must 
have told Miss Linn that a certain 
way to get by In vaudeville was to 
show legs. She and the four girls 
certainly do that There are a few 
snappy lines of the double entendre 
order during the fore part of the 
act, and they got laughs. 

Chain and Archer, doing their 
double, hit the next spot and kept 
the audience going until they got 
everything there was to b« had from 
those in front. They were on for a 
solid 23 minutes, and wowed the au- 
dience from a laughing and musical 
point of view. This audience seems 
to l>e a pushover for low comedy — 
and the lower the better. 

The Marlnos (New Acts), a combi- 
nation carrying 10 people with a 
combination of orchestra, songs and 
dances, were another decided hit. 
This act looks as though It will build 
up Into real big-time material for a 
spot. ^ 

Miss Shaw, next to closing, did 
four numbers. Finishing the pro- 
gram was Jack Redmond (New 
Acts), the professional golfer, whose 
tricks with the clubs and balls on 
the west coast links have long been 
featured In the news weeklies. He Is 
doubled In a three-act with Chain 
and Archer, the straight of the latter 
team planted In a box and the come- 
dian working on the stage with the 
golf crack. It proves an interesting 
combination of golf, cleverneas and 
comedy. Fred. 



eccentric hoofing. In this latter 
field the boys are clever, but as nut 
comedtuns and singers they are 
pretty well below the standard of 
the show as a whole. 

Schacfer and Bernlce and then 
Mumford and Merry (both New 
Acts) foUoWed with noisy two-acts, 
wringing some laughs, however, let 
it l>e said to their credit. 

Eery and Eary closed with the 
only touch of novelty on the bill, a 
routine in which they pass their 
bodie^ through small hoops. 

Business on the Roof Monday 
night was off. The film was "The 
Thundering Herd" and that didn't 
help the root box office either, ac- 
cording to the size of the house. 



STATE 

with Rva Tangtiay In the ace po- 
sition, the State's show has been 
judicially primed and plays well. 
The Three Redlngtons (New Acts) 
opened with their trampoline stuff. 
The nucleus Is a staple vaudeville 
team. The Marconi Brothers, piano 
accordion specialists. Introduced 
with the inevitable classical over- 
ture going Into the pops 

George Morton (formerly Kramer 
and Morton) Is in white face with 
a lusty voice and sure-fire material, 
some of It overly familiar. His 
"uke" stuff Is good and might be 
featured a bit more. 

The Barrys and Wolfords, the 
B-W family of parents and son and 
daughter, are a bright Interlude for 
the grade. Their material is an In- 
telligent admixture of the old and 
the new and the stepping Is the 
snapper. The girl incidentally is a 
wicked legnianla specialist. 

Miss Tanguay showed all she had, 
physically and vocally, and good, 
both ways. The Rose and Moon 
Revue closed. Grace Heath, Mir- 
iam Conway, Evelyn Homme and 
Zella Madcap are in support doing 
high kicking, toe Jazz, "hock" and 
strut specialties In^um and work- 
ing behind the featured team for 
the ensemble. It's a good dance re- 
vue. "Lady of the Night," feature. 

Abel. 



AMERICAN ROOF 

What a pity the late, lamented 
"World's Worst Daily " is not In ex- 
istence Just for this week again so 
that through its pitiless columns 
Just what ought to l>e said about 
the first half show at the American 
this week might be expressed! Va- 
riety's gentler pages cannot be 
scorched. 

In looking up Variety's New Act 
files It Is to l>e found that half 
the acts on the bill were first re- 
viewed in the paper from 'IMO to 
1919. All of these were small- 
timers then and four or more of 
them were caught at this very 
house. The luke-warm notices then 
given them cannot be bettered now. 

The turns have changed In com- 
binations and routines .If not In 
quality so that five of the eight on 
the bill, though veteran In experi- 
ence, are new to Variety's files. 

There were but two really bright 
spots, Jack Allman of Allman and 
May and the dog of the Maxlne and 
Bobby turn. 

The canine act was first to fairly 
good returns followed by Blllle 
Dausche (New Acts), a songstress, 
with little to recommend her but a 
nice, wholesome manner. Allman 
and May (New Acts) were nlBxt, the 
hit of the bill. 

Hantry, Norton and Co. (New 
Acts) proved a disappointing head- 
liner, due not so much to them- 
selves as a particularly sour jazz 
band and a rag singer. After an 
intermission that seemed all too 
brief, Conn and Hart resumed with 
a tfirn^featursA.by cos brlUian^ p«lc 
of jellow shoes and some very fair 



GRAND OPERA HOUSE 

It's the breaks with the Independ- 
ent bills at the O. O. H., so that the 
show the first half Is nothing to star- 
tle event a 40-cent patron Is not so 
much against It. About 60-SO with 
the capacity audience Monday eve- 
ning. News for the 2ld Street, thst 
since stodc started In the Proctor em- 
porium.^ short ways up 28d street, 
the Grand has cUmbcd from SO to 
100 per cent capacity. BUM it was 
the 80 per cent capacity at the Grand 
(not the Hippodrome) that drove 
tho 2ad Street Into stock. . ^ 

Nice croWd down that way — easy 
laughers tor the low hok«, but not 
falling for everything. They get six 
acts and a picture, besides some 
short reels. Around April • they are 
going to get Corse Payton with three 
people in his own version of "Uncle 
Tom's Cabin." If the Grand doesn't 
get the Times square bunch that 
last half, it never will. 

A sign of prosperity is a slide an- 
nouncement that the Grand by April 
15 win have Installed Its "human 
voice $25,000 organ." Take $16,000 
cff. and it will still be a great organ-— 
for 8th avenue. 

A touch of other days crept Into 
the program with the appearance of 
Will H. Ward and Co. (New Acts), 
That's Pop Ward of Word and Cur- 
ran. Then was Gertrude Barnes, 
with a pianist, and closing the show, 
Camilla's Birds. 

Miss Barnes was safe enough here 
No. 3, and she can go along this 
time for the clothes flash in her 
turn. There is some presence to 
Miss Barnes on this smaller time, 
but not a great deal to the act before 
she closes with a fast "hot" song, 
too strongly announced by the pian- 
ist. He also gets In on a couple of 
bits. 

Opening were Ruth and Drake 
(New Acts), a comedy ring turn, 
much above the spot in the program. 
This mixed couple on' their comedy, 
looks and work were not far from 
the best thing In the vaudevlUe sec- 
tion. 

No. 3 held Sandy McPbereon, a 
young fellow, and the usual In the 
Scotch stuff. He finally landed with 
a dance, encoring with an Imitation 
of Pat Rooney's stepping. As Mr. 
Rooney does a waits clog to waits 
time, Mr. MoPherson might hold a 
special rehearsal on the teiapo with 
every new orchestra. His imitation 
was miles too fast. McPherson is 
another who can trail In the present 
company. To advance he needs 
nearly an all new turn outside of his 
Scotch outflt and dances. 

After Miss Barnes were Franklyn 
Damore and Co., man and woman, 
with the men opening In "one" as a 
wop comedy talking two-act. Later, 
in the full stage and with the young 
woman as the pianist accompanist, 
the men did a creditable bit of bur- 
lesque ballet work, with quite some 
good straight handling Intertwined. 
Of course, the straight work was 
lost but the travesty was well liked, 
taking In slapstick. It suggested 
Damore (formerly of the JYanklyn- 
Chnrles turn) would stand a l)ett<»r 
chance by opening with the travesty 
dancing, closing with tho back-bend- 
ing chair lift as he is now doing In 
"one." There may be laughs In ths 
"one " talk, but the bsllet stuff would 
be stronKCr and funnier withont It 

The Ward act csme In the next to 
closing and Camilla's R'l'df eJoscd- 

alme. 



12 



VARIETY 



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Wednesday, Apinl T, 1928 



BILLS NEXT WEEK (APRIL 6) 

IN TAUI}SVILXi« YHBATIUW 
4AJI beaMa open for tb« weak witk Monday matin**, whan aot othartilM :»die*la«.> 
Tb* bllla below ar« gronpod In diviaioiia. aeeordlns t» booklBB aOlcea rappllod (tmb. 
Tbo manntr In wblcb tb«M bllU ar« prlntad dooa noi denMo Um rolatlva luponaao* 

of acta nor tbair procram pMlUonai 

Aa aatarlak (•) b«fore nam* denote* act la doing new turn, or raappeartnc after 

abaance from vaudeville, or appearing In city wbcra llat*4 for tb* flrut UoMk 

KEITH-AIBEE CIECIIIT ^ 

MEW YORK CITY 

Kalth'a Hippodrome 

■lameae Danceri Co 
Rae Samuels 
Antique Bbop 
ToDg Wang Co 
W A J Ifandcl 
Vincent l<opcE Bd 
(Others to fill) 

Halth'a PalM-e 

Sophie Tucker 
The Sbcrwoods 



Freda k Anthony 
C T Carton 
(Two to fill) 

Pr««tor*a SSth St. 

2d half 
C— 5) 
3 Armstrongs 
Deatrlce Doane 
Dobba Clark k. R 
Van A O'Donnell 
Dance Vognea 
(One to fill) 




THK WOMAN-HATEBS' CLinB" 



Deagon A Mack 
Flanagan A Bdwds 
Pert Kelton 
(Others to flII) 

Keith's BlTcraide 
H^ry Rlclim»nn Co 
Doctor Rockwell 
The Merediths 
Jos B Stanley Co 
Charles Wilson 
Moll Brothers 
(Others to flll) 

KeUh'a Slat St. 
Deszo Itetter 
TIerney A Donnelly 
Dollle A Billte 
Lieavltt A Lockw'd 
Liahr A Mercedes 
Venetian Revae 
Keltk'a M»jmX 
Millard A Marlln 
Hokaa Pokua Rev 
Preda A Anthony 
(Others to flll) 

2d half 
Castleton A Mack 
Jack Redmond Co 
(Others to Oil) 

Keith's AlhM»hr» 

Ist half 
Kane A Herman 
(Others to flll) 

Haas' BroadwAj 
Aunt Jemima Co 
HIckey Bros 
Cervo A Moro 
(Others to flll) 

Moaa' OaHMvap 
Richard^ean 
Robey A Oould 
Martaoa A Bd 
(Others to flll) 

Id naif 
Adelalda A Hughe* 
Walsh A Bills 
I<ana A Harper 
(Others to flll) 

Maaa' FkwdUlB 
Karl A Ravine 
Uewett A Hall 
Alleen Bronaon 
Bobby Henshaw 
(Two to flll) 
*d half 
Vera Qordon Co 
Holland tf DockrlU 
McCarthy A Moode 
(Other* to fill) 
Keith'* VordhABB 
Jones A Ray 
In China 
Healy A C^rosa 
Haley A Rock 
(Two to flll) 
2d half 
Kramer A Boyle 
Cameo Ramblers 
(Others to fll<) 

Mo**' Kegent 
M Qateaon 
Wilbur Mack Co 
Adelaide A Hughes 
Oaoar L<orralne 
(Two to Al) 
Sd halt 
Jenea A Ray 
Haaly A Oosa 
Haley A Book 
(Other* to flll) 
Moaa* UUuiilKon 
,Haynea A Beck 
Sea Confrey C« 
VVank Fay 
(Othera to flll) 

2d halt 
In China 
Robey A Oould 
(Others to Oil) 

Moea' Jefferaoa 
Walsh A Bills 
Jean Bedlnl Co 
I<ane A Harper 
(Othera to nil) 

2d halt 
Anato) Friedland 



2d half 

<f— 12) 
Kennedy A Kramer 
Salt A Pepper 
(Others to flll) 

Proctor's Sth Ave. 

2d half 
(2— i) 
Harry Coleman Co 
Blackface B Nelson 
H Timberg Co 
The Rebellion 
(Others to flll) 

2d halt 

(♦—12) 
Geo McFarlane Co 
(Others to flll) 

FAB ROCK AW AY 

CohuBbU 

2d half 
fllllan Shaw 
Thoa Swift Co 
Hewett A Ball 
Brevltlea 
(Others to flll) 

BBOOKI.TN 

B. F. Albea 

Bddie L.eonard Co 
Fleeson A Greenw'y 
Roberta Arnold Co 
Kitty Doner 
Feerry Corwey 
Lieavltt A Lockwa 
(Other* t* fill) 



ALTOONA. PA. 

Mlachlcr 

2d half 
Wally Jamea 
Jones A Rae 
(One- to flll) 

AMSTR'D'M, N. T. 
BlaKo 

Alf RIpon 
Betty L«a 
Shafer A Bernlce 
Mercedes 

2a naif 
a Oolfera 
Oliver A Olson 
Al Garbelle Rev 
(One to flll) 

ASBtlKY PK., v. J. 
Broadway 

Jahrl A George 
Berrlck A Hart 
Cun'gh'm A Ben't 
Sully A Mack 
Theodore A Swans'n 

2d naif 
Lloyd Nevada 
Harven.Elsyee 
Hare A Hare 
Harry Grlbbon Co 
Woodchoppers 
Forsythe 
(Birmingham split) 

1st half 
Liorraine A Rlts 
Qrlndell A Bather 



BUFF.1LO 
ShfA'a 

Bl Cleve 
Block A Dunlop 
Bert Baker Co 
Mallen A Case 
Licviathan Band 
Puck A White 
3 Mr Arleys 




m^vtrn'o, w. TA. 

OrMBd 

Brterra A King 
Rala SylTla Co 
Jaek Danger 
Fortunello A C 

Id halt 
Willie Broa 
Bell A Naplea 
Stone A loleen 
Shadowland 
OUBVBIAND. O. 



Vera Liavrova 
Ben Meroll Bd 



lat half 
* Parlnar 
Ha yea 

Wlo* A Janes* 
■■at A Dunke 
Bh* Him A Her 

\'Q, FA. 



BtUy Sternard 
BayU A PaUy 

Maatall* Manikins 
Kanny A Hollis 
B Boanccra Circus 

2d half 
Liarry Rellly 
Mlddleton A 8 
4 Higgle Girls 
GolemAa's Dogs 
(One to Oil) 

■ABBISB'G, FA. 
MaJaaUa 



IX)liaVUXB, KX. 



JagglelaBd 
CUrk A Vlllam 
Hlggiaa A Bloaaom 
Mary Haynaa 
Blagar'a MIdgeta 

Id halt 
Malroy MeNaac* Co 
L.ydla Barry 
Heater Bailey Co 
Stan Stanley Co 
Slngera MIdgeta 

IX>WELI^ MASS. 
B. F. KbHb'* 

Jane Dillon 
L. A M WUaon 
Daley Mac A D 
Walter Newman Co 
McFarlane A P 
Laura Ormsbea Co 



Thr large majority *C laAevcadesi* T h aa tra o l> thia •oetloa woald ao« show 
surh aa overwneimlag prrfer«Bc« foa thIa Ageney AM U aot po a s eaa oatatandlag 
qnaUtles. 

THE FAUY HARKUS VAODEVOIE AGENCY 

1579 Broadway CHICKERINQ 5410-1-2 NEW YORK CITY 



a: 



CAMOBN, N. 1. 
Towera 

A A H Shlelda 
R A B Brill 
PasQuali Bros 
Billy McDermott 
7 Rainbow GIrIa 

2d half 
Vernon 

Buckridge Casey Co 
Janet of France 
Wcldonas 
(One to Oil) 



Katth's Baahwick 
Rooney A Bent Rev 

Whiting A Buft 
H Rempcl Co 
Senator Murphy 
Levan A Doris 
Davis A Pelle 
(Others to (11) 

Mo*** tlathash 
Avon Comedy 4 
Singing E Nelson 
(Others to flll) 
Keith'* Orphcam 

T A A Waldman 
JlDi Thornton 
(Others to flll) 

2d halt 
Marie Russell 
(Others to flU) 
Moss' BlTcr* 

Devine A Williams 
Bert Sioane 
Babcock A Dolly 
(Otbers to flll) 

2d half 
Frank Fay 
(Othera to flll) 

Kalth'a OreeDpoiat 

2d half 
(2—5) 
Physloar Culture 
Wesley A Bdwards 
JBurnet A Downs 
Bert Walton 
(Two to flll) 
2d half 
<»— 12) 
Sawyer A Bddy 
Haynes A Beck 
(Othara to flll) 
Kalth'a Proapeet 
2d half 
(2—6) 
Brennan A Winnie 
V Bergere Co 
Ldine A Byron Co 
Indian Jan Rev 
(Two lo flll) 
1st half) 
(•— «) 
Gus Bdwards Rev 
(Others to flll) 
AUSAMY, N. Y. 
Proctor's 
30 Pink Toes 



FRANCE 



AND 



LA PELL 

Featuring 

World's Most Daring 

lADT AERIALI8T 



ALF T. WILTON 

BKPBE8ENTATI V B 

FRED B. MACK, Associate 
CHAS. C. CROWL, West 



•TAB OF "PLAIN JANB" 



JOE LAURIE, Jr. 



DlroctloB MAX HABT 



Bobby Reashaw 
Zes Confrey 
Redmond A Wells 
(One to flll) 

rractor'a »Mh St. 

2d ha)f 
<2— 6) 
Wooda 81a 
Leddy A I<eeddy 
D GrlQ'h Co 
M Jewell C» 
Hal Nvlman 
, H Dockrlll C« 
IM'haJI 

(«— •) 
Salt A Pepper 
Rome A Uaut 
lio Faataaie 
(Othera to flll) 

td halt 

<»— 12) 
Porta Jamea 
mmu^ A Marloa 



Meehan A Shannon 
Hamilton Sisters A 

Fordyce 
Clayton A Lennle 
(One to fill) 
2d half 

Dob Bob A Bobby 
Harvey A Stone 
Inspiration 
Rosa Wyse Co 
Ann Francis Rev 

ALLBNTO-N. FA, 
Colonial 

Paul Paulson 3 
Fulton A Quinette 
Joe Marka C^ 
(One to flll) 
2d half 
Stewart A Olive 
Love Boat 
Col* A Snyder 
(Oaa to flll) 



Rita Gould 
lA>venberg Sis A N 
Watson's Dogs 

ACOUSTA 

2d halt 
Three Lordens 
Tonle Grey Co 
Rosem'ry A MarJ'ry 
Swartz A Clifford 
H Harrison Co 

BALTIMORE. MD. 
Ma^laad 

Margaret Stewart 
Mltchel Bros 
Valerie Bergera Co 
Irene Rlcardo 
Trevcr A Harris Bd 
Berkes A Terry 
Jack Osterman 
Jack Joyce horses 

BAT'N ROUOB. LA. 

Colnmbi* 

(IShreveport split) 

1st half 
Bee Ho Gray 
McWatters A Tyson 
Bldrldge, Barlow A 

BIdridge 
Caupolican 
Cath. Sinclalb. Co. 

BINGH'MIV. N. -t. 
BlnghamtoD 

Kenny Mason A S 
Medley A Dupree 
Hawthorne A Cook 
(Three to fill) 
2d hair 
Mahonry A Cecil 
To to 

Barry A Whltlcdgc 
(Three to flll) 

BIBH'N'II'M, ALA. 

Lyrie 

(Atlanta split) 
Dancing McUonaIdD 
Boudlnl A Bernaril 
Claire Vincent Co 
Bob Albright 
Ileras A Wills 

BOSTON 

B. F. Keith's 

Clara K Young Co 
Ruby Mor'on 
Bevun A Flint 
McLcllan A Carson 
Wilson Brothers 
Carter A Cornish 

Boatoa 

Bonia 

Morris A Shaw 

Alice in Toyland 

Gordon's Olympla 

(Scollay Sq.) 
Boba 

GallettI A Kokin 
Marion A. Jason 
Danny Uugau Co 

(Gordon's Olympla 
' (Waabington St.) 
F A O Walters 
Alexander A Peggy 



CANTON, O. 
Lyccnm 

Mnrphy & Bradley 
Mahoney A Talbot 
Fulgora 
Paul Nolan 
& Petl»-y8 

2d half 
The Uclntyres 
Minstrfl Memories 
Stevens A Brunell* 
Homir Mile <^o 
Murray .^ Maddox 

CARB-NDALK, PA. 

Ining 

2<1 half 
Bayes * Speck 
Hoyts Marsh A H 

CHA-ST'N, W. VA. 
Keorse 

Myers a- Amy 
Bddie I'larli 



Val Harrta Co 
Chlaeae Oladlatora 
(Three to flll) 

lOBth Street 
John Regay Co 
Jack Oeorg* S 
Hugh Herbart 2 
Mabel McKlnley Co 
Salea A Robala 
BoatoCk'a School 

COLDMBCB, O, 
B. r. Ktfth'a 

Chrlste A Ronald 
Alice Hamilton 
Nash A O'DonaU 
Klein Bros 
Shnra Rulowa Bal 
(On* t* flll) 

DAYTOH, O. 
B. F. K«Mb'* 

Mulroy McN**<!« A 

Ridge , 
Seynkour A How'd 
Lydia Barry ■ 
Hester Bailey Co 
Stan Stanley Co 
(One to flll) 
2d half 
Juggleland 
Clark A VlllanI 
Brnest Bvana A Ola 
Roblaon A Piere* 
Mary Haynea 
Cycle of Color 

DBTBOIT, MICH. 

Tempi* 

The DIgetanoea 

Roger Wllllama 

L Stoutenbourgh 

McKay A Ardlne 

Weber A Fielda 

ratrleola 

i Dubskys * 

BA8TOM, FA. 
AM* Opea« H*«ae 

Stewart A Oliver 
Love Boat 
Cole A Snyder 
2d half 
Paul Paulson 1 
Fulton A Quintette 
Joe Marka Co 

BBIB. PA. 
ColoBhU 

Carson A Kane 
Christy A Nelson 
Roger ImhofI Co 
Mullen A Franela 
Minstrel Memories 

2d half 
Victor Graff 
McCool A Rellly 
Arnaut Bros 
A Rasch Ballet 
(One to fill) 

GBRMANrN, PA. 
Orphaam 

CarpoB Brothers 



Betty Moore Co 
Lauro Ordway 
B A J Crelghton 

2d half 
Owena A De Vera 
Benny Leonard Co 
Dotaoa 

HAZUBTON, FA. 
Faoley'* 

Anthony A Marcclle 
Leater A Stuart 
High School Chorus 
(One to flll) 

2d . naif 
Dublin 3 
Jaek Sidney 
McLaughlin A B 
Ray Huling Co 
HIOH FT.. S. C. 

Aaterlcan 
(Jackaonvllle split) 

1st half 
Margaret A Morrell 
Foar Bntertalners 
Z*na Kcefe 



MACON, OA. 

Strand 

Sd half 
Merle A Friends 
Ruby Royce A Sia 
Lydell Macey Co 
William Ebs 
La Palva 

MANC'TKB. N. H. 
Palace 

Moore A Blllott 
Billy Hallen 
(Two to flll) 
2d half 
Taylor A Markley 
Winchester A Ross 
(Two to flll) 

M'KBKSPtkBT, PA. 

nippodrome 

4 Higgle Girls 
Larry Rellly 
Mlddleton A S 
Goleman's Dogs 



OFFICIAL DBNTI8T TO THB N. V. A. 

DR. JULIAN SIEGEL 

IMS Brosidway (Patnam Bld«.). M. X. 
T%U Week: Salt A Pepper, Bitter Slatcra 



Jean Granese 

La Fleur A Portia 

IKDIANAPOLIS 
B. F. Keith-* 

2 Gezzls 
Ryan Jt Ryan 
Paul Decker Co 
Frank Devoa 
H A E Sharrock 
Holt A Leonard 
Jallaa Tannen 
Hoghea t>ancer* 

DIDIANA. FA. 



Billy Sternard 
Ernie A Ernie 
Mantelles Manikins 

JACKST'LE. FLA. 
Areade 

(Montgomery spilt) 

1st half 
Rankin 

Fargo A Richards 
Snow A SIgworth 
Howard A Llnd 
Great Leon 

JBK.SEY CITY 

State 

2d half 

(2—5) 

Martinet A Crow 
Salt A Pepper 
Haynes A Beck 
•Grace E<U«r Co 
(Two to flll) 



2d half 
Bayle A Patsy 
Gray A Belle 
Kenny A Hollis 
B Bouncers Circus 
MIAM.<-., FLA. 

Fairfax 

(W. Palm B. split) 

Ist hair 
.Fraley A Putnam 
Lloyd A Brlce 
O Moody Co 
Bliz Murray 
FAD Rial 
MOBILE. ALA. 
Lyrie 

(New Orleans split) 

Ist half 
Roma Bros 
Furman A Evans 
Diane A Rubinl 
Fern A Marie 
Joy Broa A Mann 
MONTBEAL 

Frtncaaa 
H Nawrott A Boys 
Keo Takl A Toga 
Rose A Thome 
Bd Lowry 
Fealy A Valentine 
Dooley A Morton 
4 Mortons ' 
T Claire A Bd 

Impertal 

(Sunday opening) 
LaBernicla Co 
Anderson A Burt 
Austin A Cole 



WHEN 

PHILADELPHIA TAILOR 



JACK L. LIPSHUTZ 



MONDAY: 
ORDER 

908 Wahot St Saturday 



Music Land 
(One (o flll) 

:d holf 
Klnio , 

Melroy Sisters 
Wlvci vs Stengs 
Wood.s ITrancls Rev 

t ll..r.:.OTiB 
New Broadway 

tHoanoks split) 
Ist half 
Al Libby. Co 
Geo Lyons 
At 4 P M I 

Honey linjs 

tllEMSR, PA. 

Adgemont 

3 Al.'xs 
K<1 Morton 
Hamilton ik Bucher 
Resi.ria 

20 ha:f 
Wallace A Barton 
Paulln.? 

Oretn A rarlter 
Morr* :i l;ros A D 



Lady Tsen Mel 
Pauline 

Wanier A Palmer 
De Dies Circoa 

2d half 
Canar/ Opera 
Fred Sosmnn 
Lee A Cranston 
A A H Shlelda 
(One to flli) 

GRAND RAFIDS 
Bmprea* 

Bett* A Partner 
Bzpoaltlon 4 
Bernard A Kfllar 
Skelley A Halt Re* 
Bob Willis 
Blossom Heath Bnt 

2d half 
Weyman A Somp'n 
Annette 

Burke A Dmrkla 
Marino A Martin 
Doo Baker Revae 
(On* to flll) 



MARTY WHITE 

"THE SINGING HUMORESQUE" 

Direetlon JAMBS K. PLUMKBTT 

Auoclate, TOMMY CVKBAli 



CINCINNATI. O. 
n. F. Keith'* 

A & G FHi:s 
A Robbins 
Keno A Green 
HoudinI 

Jana & Whalen 
i Sp;:i«tlc» 

Palace 

Tune In 



GREBNFUELD 
VlaUrto 

The Gaudsmltha 
Mayo A Mayo 
Carllale A Lamal 
Moaa A Fry* 

Romance of Rom'y 

GBKKNS'BO, N. O. 

Vletari* 

(Aaheyllla spat) 



1st half 
<«— I) 
Harry Coleman Co 
(Othera to fill) 

2d half) 

<»— 12) 
M Gateson Co 
Gaston Palmer 
(Others to flll) 

JOHNST'N, PA. 
Majeatle 

Samstead A Marlon 
Marjorle Burton 
Harry Ames Co 
Dnimmoad A W 
Weirs Elephants 

2d halt 
Tulsa Sisters 
Gaines A Bowen 
Dr Bcebe 
Caull Sisters 
The Hollanders 

LANCAfiTEK, PA. 

Coloalal 

Ford A Price 
Brlay A Hallock 
Cook A Oat man 
Ray Hdghpv A P 
Hayes Marsh A H 

2d half 
Francis A Frank 
NAG Verga 

Barker Co 
lane A Shell'y 
Wllaitn 3 




MAA8. 

Wlnchkster A Roaa 
(Three' to flll) 
td halt 
Billy Hallen 
Powell Troape 
(Two to flll) 



Potter A Gamble 
Rusaell A Marconi 
Temple 4 

MORBIST'N. N. jr 
I^ona Park 

2d half 
Wright A Dale 
Towers A Welsh 
Cunningham A B 
General Plsano 

MT. VEBNON. N.Y 
Proctor'a 

2d half (2-5) 
Sawyer A Eddy 
WAG Ahearn 
P Starr Co 
M Gateson Co 
(Two to fill) 

1st half (4-1) 

Geo McFarlane Co 
Gaston Palmer Co 
(Others to flll) 
2d half (t-12) 

Harry Coleman Co 
Ina Claire 
(Others to flll) 

NASHVILLE 

Prineeaa 

(Aame 2d half plays 
Merlden A Belma) 
Winton Broa 
Mason A Shaw 
Emily Darren 
Harrison Uakin Co 
Alia Axiom 
2d half 

Tuck A CInna 
SUnley A W Sis 
Wm Edmunds Co 
Murray A N 
Weaterhold'a W 8 



MKWABK, N J. 



Jnaa Rayea 
Tlioa J Ryaa 
Bart Walton 
Palmer Chlldrea 
Harry Delf 
Roalta 
(Othera te flll) 

mW BBITAIM 



Alice DeArmo 
Radio Robot 
Earl A Matbewa 
Cabaret In Paria 

2d half 
2 Pal* 

Glbaon A Friee 
Mme DuBarry Co 
(One to flll) 

N. BR'WICK, M. J. 
BlToU 

Id half (1-6) 
Bagby A M 
May A KlldnS 
Cole A Tounge 
(Othera to flll) 

let half (4-t) 
Frank Whitman 
(Othera to flll) 

2d half (t-12) 
Little Jerome 
(Othera to flll) ' 

KBW LONDON 

Pigeon Cabaret 
Stolbl A Farrell 
Glbaon A Price 
The Pioneer 
2d half 
Alice DeArmo 
Radio Roboert 
Billy Farrell Co 
Earl A Mathewa 

N. OBLKANS. LA. 
Palace 

(Mobile split) 
Ist half 
The Darkleya 
Franela A Hume 
Miss Norma A G V 
Demareat A Doll 
J Lando A Boya 

NORFOLK. VA. 
Aeademy 

(Richmond apllt) 
1st half 
Johnson A Baker 
Mabel Harper Co 
C Belling Co 

NORRIRTOWN, PA 

Oarrick 
Stephens A H 
The Weldonaa 
(One to fill) 

2d half 
Dorothy Nielsen Co 
McCormlck A R 
Reslsta 

NORITTON. MASS. 

CalTia 
Mayo A Mayo 
Moss A Frye 
Great Santell Co 

2d half 
Newport A Parker 
Kelly A Stone 
Arthur Whltelaw 
Pigeon Cabaret 

ORANGE, N, i. 
Playhooae 

Howard Nichols 



GAM Moor* 
Caby A Smith 
(Tsrean'a Rev 
Fhillbrick A Da ▼ 
Night In Loodoa 
WInehlll A B 
Ktng Neptune 
Hawthorne A Cook 
( Lameya 

Kejr atone 

Dancing Rockets 
Thos J Jackson Co 
MIsa Marcell 
Wllile'a Recaption 
Henry Fr^ 
Howard Glrla 

,« Globe 

F Reckless Co 
Beck A Ferguson 
(Others to flll) 

Grand Opera Hoaae 

Canary Opera 
McCormlck A R 
Senna A Dean 



2d half 
Comalla A Derete 
Healy A Oarnella ^ 
Jamea Kennedy Qm 
Sally A Mack 
RICHMOND. VA. 
L«Tle 
(Norfolk spilt) 
1st halt 
BUI A Blondy 
Brown A Lavell* 
G Blder A Girls 
(One to flll) 

BOANOKE, VA. 
Boaaoke 

(Charlotte split) • 
1st half 
Frank Shields 
Senna A Weber 
Renard A West 
L Mayer A Girl; 
BOCn ESTER, N. Y. 

Temple 
GAR Perry 
Margaret Padula 
Wm A Kennedy C» 




Leo Beers 
Als Here 

2d half 
Lady Tsen Mel 
Wanzer A Palmer 
Harmon A Sans 
D Charles Co 
(One to flll) 

Nlx*B 

Gaines Broa 
Fred Sosman . 
Young America 
Paul Klrkland 
Buckridge Casey Co 

2d half 
O'Brien 81* Co 
Kelso Bro* 
(Others to flll) 

Wm. Penn 

Al Stryker 
Wallace A Barton 
Janet of France 
Barrett A C 
2d half 
Jackson A Bills 
Paul Klrkland 
Galnea Bros 
(One to flll) 

PITTSBURGH 

Davl* 

The Duponta 
Frank Richardson 
W W McGlnty Co 
Jamea Barton Co 
Trentine A Zardo 
Sinclair A Gasper 
Reraos A MIdgeta 
(One to flll) 

Harria 

Bane A Pembcrton 
Brent Hayea 
Lew Ross Co 
Reeder A A 
Otto Bros 
The Saleros 

Sheridail 8«Hure 

Tulsa Sis 
Gaines A Bowen 



It O HaTcat Heard of BtanO WIO 

ROE REAVES 

"THB KID OLOVB KIDD|B'* 



Warman A Mack 
TAD Ward 
Alton A Allen 
2d half 
Theodore A B 
Jndaon Cole 
Swlft-Glbbaoi( Rev 
Roma A Gaut 

OTTAWA 

Ketth'a 

Barton Broa Circus 

FATRRSON, N. J. 
Majestle 

2d half (2-S) 
John Le Clair 
Brooks A Nace 
Happy Days 
De Witt A Marvis 
(Two to flll) 

let half (*-8) 
Marven A)Blsye 
C T Carson 
(Othera to flll) 

2d half (t-12) 
Frank Whitman 
(Others to flll) 

PUILA'FHIA, PA. 

B. F. Kelth'a 

Clifford A Grey 
Seymour A J 
Bmmy'a Dogs 
Baldwin A Moore 
Fred Heider Co 
Robert Benchley 
Wallle Eddlnger 
Lillian Fitzgerald ■ 
Bradley A H 

Allegheny 

Reynolda A White 
Dolly Davla Rev 
Frank Mullane 
Lucaa A Inez 
(One to flll) 

Broadway 

O'Brien Sia Co 
Kclao Broa 
(Two to flll) 
2d half 
Chlnko A Kaufman 
Leo Beera 
Donovan A Lee 
Ala Here 

C r aaa h aya 

Chlnko A Kaufman 
Harmon A Bans 
Dan Coleman Co 
Donovan A Lee 
D Chai.es Cn 

2<1 .-.*• . 
Carpos Bros 
R A B Brill 
Senna A Dean 
Dave Roth 
1 Rainbow Olrls 



Dr Beebe 

Gaul 81s 

The Hoi lander* 

2d half 
Samatead A Marion 
Marjorle Burton 
Harry Am*a-Co 
Drnmmond A W 
WIcr'a Elepbanta 

PITTAF*LD. MASS. 
Palaee 

MdBical Johnaona 
Madam DuBarry 
Arthur Whltelaw 
The Gaudsmltha 
(One to flll) 

2d half ' 
Paul Braay 
Brennon A Winnie 
Cabaret In Paris 
McRae A Mott 
(One to flll) 

FORTLAND, MB. 

B. F. Keith's 
Smarty's Party 
Galll-Rlnl Sis 
Bensee A Balrd 
Palermo's Dogs 
WAG Ahearn 
Jack Lavler 

■POTTS VI LLB, PA. 
Hippodrome 

Watson Cohan "T 



Mr A Mrs J Barry 
Dooley A Morton 
Fr^d Berrens Co 
Brnest Hiatt 
8 Franlilln Co 

SCUENE'DY, N. T. 
Proctor's 

3 Golfers 
Jark Goldic 
McCormliU & W 
Inspiration 
OMver & Olsm 

2d half 
Betty Lou 
Shafer A Bernlce 
Rlts Bnt 
(Two to flll) 

8HAMOKIN, PA. 

Family 

Buchanan A B 
(One to flll) 
Sd half 
Ray Hughes & Pata 
(One to nil) 

SHENADOAH, PA. 

Strand 

Dublin 3 
Jack Sidney 
McLaughlin A B 
Ray Huling Co 

2d half 
Anthony A Marrelle 
Lester A Stuart 
(Two to flll) 

STAMFORD. CONM 
Strand 

t Pals 

Brennen A Winnie - 
Harry Mayo 
Florlce Claire Co 

2d halt 
Stolbl A Farrell 
(Three to flll) 

SYRACUSE. N. T. 

B. F. Keith's 
Baggert A Sheldon 

4 Diamonds 
Harry Jojson 
Peplto 

Frank A Barron 
Herscbel Henlere 
Paul ZImm's Orch 



H 



Temple 
Dave A Trcssle 
Mabeney A Ceell 
OUodte Alba Co 
Birdie Kramer d 

Barry A Whitledg* \ 

td halt 
Kenny Mason A > ,, 
Christy A Nelson 
Lemeau A Young 
Jack Gol<Ue < 

Fourflushing 

TAMPA, FLA. . ^ 

VIetotta 

(St. Petersburg. < 
Baraaota. Or- 
lando split) '< 
1st half 
Manuel Vega "i 
Malvllle A Rule i 
Those Dere Glrla j 
Walter Browcr 
Hodges Harmonyl'i i 

TOLEDO, O. 
B. F. Kelth'a 

Weyman AC , 

Annette "' 

Burke A Durkln 
Marino A Martin 4 

Cycle of fJolor 
(One to fill) 
2d half 
Betts A Partner 
Exposition 4 
Bernard A Kellar <• 
Skelly A Heit lUV 
Bob Willis 
Blossom Heath Ent; A 




PROVIDENCE, B.L 
E. F. Albee 

Rae Samuels 
Hal Neiman 
Bessie Wynn - 
(Others to flll) 

BEADING, PA. 



Margaret Ford 
Benny Leonard Co 
Pcrmane A Shelley 

V_ 2d half 

cook A Oat man 
Barrett A Cuneen 
(One to flll) 

RED BANK, N. J. 
Palace 

Woodchoppera 
Hare A llai'e 
Towers A Welsh 
Alamo Club Rev 



TORONTO 

Shea's 

Mankin 

Irmanette A V 
Harry Rose ^ 

Shone A Squire* . 
Marceline DAIroy' 
H A A .Seymour " 
H Santrry Bd 
Santrey A Seymoar 

TRENTON, N. 3-' 

Capitol 

Dorothy Nlelson C» 
Gene Barnes ,Co 
Harry Grlbbon CO 
Lloyd Nevada C-j 
:d half 

Ford- A Price 
Reed A Ray 
Pasqnall Broa 
Alton A Allen 



"Wednes&y, April 1, 19E5 



VARIETY 



13 



TBOY,* M. T. 

rrMtM's 

■•b Bo^ * IMMr 
JKarvvr it Stoa* 

in Framsla R«T 
▲1 ShayM 
Iumu WrM C« 
Jcrrr Co 

jIaebAD & Shannon 
HAiniUon * r 
afcCormK-k * W 
Clarion * Lanni* 
(Two to nil) 

VHION HIIX, M. J. 
C»pU«l 
td half (1-S) 
Ba>a Wacnar 

Bhtdle Leonard 
(Others t* ml) 

l,t half («-«) 
Castleton & Macic 
(Others to Oil) 

•?" Oaietr 

Slxla 4 

Billy Reevea Co 



M hidf 
■rtar * Balleek 
4 Horaamen 
Jaan Badlnl 0» 
i* Aftarplec* 
(On»' to fill) 

Av*a 

Id half 
PaK«'n* 

Lao* * Halty 
DIxl* 4 
» Plarottra 

WIUl'OTON. DEI.. 
'Aldinc 

Jackson ft BlUa 

VaraoD 

Bobby Barker Co 

Oreaa * Parker 

Morrell Bros ft D 

M half 
Hamilton A Bucher 
Billy McDemnott • 
a Al;;! 
(Two to Oil) 

WOONSOCKRT 
BiiM 



Tha Bramlnos 
Power'a Blephanta 

OAUIABT, CAN. 



(Sama bill plays 
Vancourer t-11.) 
Glersdort Sis. 
Adlar Well ft H. 
York ft Lord 
Powers ft Wallace 



Dava FerruaoB 
Bronaon ft Craas 
Karekjarto 
Loater Broa 

rOKTIiAND. OB^ 
OrpbMtm 

■ileea Schofletd 
Glenn ft Jenklna 
QaroUae Kohl 
La S. Ilassam ft M 
Harry U9I brook 



K«M tte Dmmik Aota «*lk Abairt 



BEN ROCKE 



CLOTHES 
ll682 Broadway, at SOth 9t, N. Y. City 



"BROADCASTING JOY" 
Diraction LEE STEWART 

CLIFFORD and MARION 



lAnr ft Haley 
S Plarott ya 

Id haif 
Tk* Parlatennea 
(Poar to fll>) 



Marty Dupree Show 

TOKKXaM. M. T. 
Froctor^ 

Id half (2-t) 



WASH'OTON. D. C. 

B. F. Kelth'a 

(Svnday opening) 
• Won. Caxt»n Co 
' Boy CummlDsa Co 
' James Lucax Co 

Hartley ft P 
[Wallace ft <;appo 
Oaotler ft Pony Bey 
Blly 

Karlo 

Tba Herberts 
'JaaoB ft Harrlcaa 
rail of Bve 
Paarson NAP 
'4 Huabands 

WAnaxcTox, pa 

state 

id half 
Mack A Manna 
ICaa Prancls 
Dorathy Rlchmand 
Heehaa ft Nawmaa 
Weathold's Ship 

WHKUJIiO, W.YA 



Va«k ft Manaa 
Maa Franda 



Dorothy Richmond ' Xogar TmhoS Ca 



Maahan ft Ne 
▼era Hawortk 



Willie Hale Bro 
Marie Ruaaell 
31aoa City 4 
J r Haney'a Rev 
(Two to fill) 

lat half (»-» 
Sawyer ft Kddy 
J Redmond Po 
(Otkera to fill) 

YORK. PA. 
Terti Opetm Uease 

Owans ft De Vere 
Dot son 
(Dae to nil) 
Id half 
Betty Moore Co 
Lanrla Ordway 
B ft J CrelKhtoa 

T0IJN08TOWN, O. 
HlppodMBM 

The Melntyrea 
Starena ft Bronello 
Homer ^lles Co 
Marray ft Maddos 
(One to.lIU) 
2d half 
Marpky * Bradley 
Mahoney ft Talbot 



Paul Nolan 
• Fetlaya 



pOirS GIBCUII 

I BBDKi'F'T. OOMB. 



let half 
Sekaliar 
Maaea ft ■ 

Swift ft Oa 
J torn* to ui^ 



J Caaleir 
• Beoatora 
,aal«r Pwria 
hfTwa te an) 

^asaauflti 
hobW Felaaft 
«afta B Acaa 
(Vw* t^UI) 



Itaallatta 
Ijraek Bti 
|Z>anoemanla 

anon A Yaa B 
[B TlM>mpaoBa BA 

{Ona to All) 
M hmit 
yCaatlBK CampbeUa 
[ftCortea Harrey 
[jierfeart Warra* Oe 

(One te fill) 

OOBB. 

I Me Bchaller 
ICorlBae Maer 0» 
Is Tkonapeeaa BA 
](One U mi) 

HAYKN. (X>ini. 

Palaea 

I'Caatlns CaiapballB 
LBeed A Baker 



Perry * Coyaa 
VArmeod A 

Jim McWUUama 
T CnileKiaaa 



spBiiianiu 



I< B B Dfayar .. 
U^r* * VmA 
ClurarA Kealr 
Bekby Folsoa 
Chaa MaaetU Oi 

OaUal A Ca 
ft CItat 
X MoatAoaaaiT 
TAB Healy 
OyaooyateA Vm* 

WAT'BB'T. OOXB. 



Haahl A OeU 
Cortane Hoar A Oa 
wirfiarnne 

Morton Hanrer 
Jaasmanta Bava* 

M halt 

aaalletta ata 
Beed A Bake* 
Jack SUaaaa 
attmm Maaetn Cli 

(Oaa ta flU) 

FA. 



(Svaatoa m 
tat half 
Rathway Co 
Flataw A 
It Andre Co 
Via Plant Ca 
It Pearl Ca 



[DWYERandORMA 

H. BAST McHUGH 



Klale Clark 
Bronaon A Bdwarda 
Jackie A Blllie 
DAVKNPORT, lA. 
Golaaibia 

Pleida A Johnson ■ 
O. A P. Hasley 
mil Robinson 
Radio Pun 
(Two to nil) 
Xd half 
Joe Melvin 
Wood A White 
Plaahaa 

RamiltoB A Baraea 
Odlva'a Seala 

DBNVEB 
Orvheaaa 

(Sunday openlac) 
Billy House Co. 
Frankle Heath 
Senator Ford 
Roberta Arnold Co 
Van Horn A Inea 
Perei A Murt'ite 
Harry Breen 
DBS MOINBS. lA. 

Orphenm 
Joe Melvin 
Barton A Youns 
Demarest A Col'te 
Odiva 
(One to nil) 

td half 
Patterson A Clout'r 
Bill Robinson 
Snub Pollard 
Fred Ardath 
Radio Fun 

KANSAS CITT. MO 
Orpheam 

(Sonday opening) 
Cecilia L,ottus 
Jean Adair 
Rich Hayea 
Harry Snodgrase 
D. Appolion 
Walter Weema 
Don Valerlo 3 



Boreo 

Ella. Brlce ft Bd. 
SAC'MENTO. CMU 
Orpbeaat 

(»— «) 
(Same * bill plays 

Fresno t-11) 
Bmlly L«a Co 
Qaltlson Jones 
OrllBn Twlna 
Coacl A Verdi 
Aoatrarn Mendoaas 
Arthur Byron 
L«ls Bennett 
Francea Arma 

•AN FBANCI8CO 
Golden OaU 

BIrdls Reerea 
Snell A Vernon 
Lorin Raker 
L>eo Carlllo 
Lorraine Sla 
Morton A Olasa 

Orpheam 
Baldwin A Blair 
Dick Hendersoa 
Jaek Norwood 
(}eo. Jeaaell 
BIcknell 
The Arcadjana 
Harry Burns 
Broken Toys 

ar. loviB, MO. 

Orpheasa 

(Sunday opening) 
Chtc Sale 
Karavaeff 
Edmund Breeee 
Dooley ft Salea 



Uaeala S«i 

Julias First Co 
l>el bridge A Orarn'r 
Archer A Belford 
Win U Ward ft Co 
(One to nil) 
td half 
Sandy McPherson 
A Vees Co 
Monte ft Lyons 
Kimball A Gor Co 
(Ona to nil) 

Greeley Square 

OaakI Japa 
Miller ft Wilson 
Pierce ft Arrow 
Hiirna ft Wllaon 
Monte A Lyona 
Benny Barton Rar 

2d half 
Selma Braats Co 
Allen A Moore 
Dalton A Craig 
Weston ft Schramm 
SCasa ft Adele Rey 
(One to nil) 

St 



Delaaeey 

■^uscaoo Broa 
Jack Hooach 
Johnny Neft 



Ce 



Overholt ft Toung 
Butler ft Parker 

Billy Dale Revue 

ATLANTA, OA. 

Graad 

Beradt ft Partner 
Jim ft Betty Page 
Seminary Olrla 
Sandy Shaw 
Mile Ivy Co 

BIBMING-M. ALA. 

Ponslnla Monka 
Buaaey ft Don la 
See America lat 
Flnlay ft Hill 
Beeman ft Qraoe 

BOSTON 

AI Golem t 
Corlnna Arbackle 
Fred LAReine Co 
Brooke ft Powcra 
Deal y a Sla Co 
(Ona to fill) 

BUFFALO 

BtiUa 
Powara Duo 
Warrea ft Hayea 



Boland ft Hopklna 
Lloyd ft Rosalie 
Lewis ft Doily 
Paramouiil t 

FBOTID-CE. B. I. 



Van Tyson ft Van 
Bernardl 

Maratan A Manley 
Local Kids 



SPBINOrO. HA88. 
Broadway 

Laaaara 

Brahani ft Maatera 
Clark ft O'Npitl 
B Roae ft Olrla 
Id half 

Vanderbllta 
Rita A Reed 
Kay Spanglpr Co 
(One to nil) 



CMMT 



CBABI.B8 



BARBe-SmS & CO. 



ACTION. 
DIrectloa BILBT BBOS. 



B DeHellub Co 
Matthews A Ayres 
(Ona to nil) 

td half 
White Broa 
Archer A BalforA 
Moore A Mitchell 
Stars of Future 
(Two to BID 



Selma Braats Co 
Badlee ft Raniadea 
Sammy Duncan 
Bronson ft Dale 
Fletcher ft Clayton 

2d half 
S W^alters 
Delbrldge ft Grem'r 
Will H Ward Co 
• Radio Fraaka 



Hubert Kinney Co 
AI H Wilson 
Teddy 

CHICAGO 



td halt 
Day at Racea 
Oenld ft Adama 
VAC Avery 
Regera A Donnelly 
Braille A Polio Rev 

Blalte 

Ooldie ft Beatty 

Jaa C Morton Co 

Mllo 

B Phlllipa Co 

(Oae ta ail) 



MANNING and CLASS 

Touring Orpheom Clrrult 
Pereoaal Mgt.. Harry C. Oanforth 

Neat Wnk (A»r« *). Oreheea. Sieax City. la. 



RICHMOND HILL 

Wlllard 

I L.elanda 
Cortes ft Ryan 
Dalton ft Craig 
Raymond ft Royce 
• Day Bike Wln'rs 

Id half 

Novelty Cllntone 
Jack Honsrh Co 
Matthewa ft Ayree 
Tar mark 
(One to nil) 



TORONTO 

Yonge »t 

Aerial DeGrofTs 
Raymond ft Kauff 
Cook ft Vernon 
Toney A Norman 
B'Clalr Twins A W 

WASHINGTON 
Laew 

Angell A Fuller 
Prank D'Armo Co 
Co-B«a 
(Oae to All) 



PAHTAGES CIECUIT 

TORONTO 



Morrlaoa'a B4 
Thaleroa Ciroua 

MEHPHIS 

Paatagea 



McOanaa 
O'Brlea A J 
Alexander A B 
Jack Martia i 
caiefalo 



WESTERN VAUDEVILLE 

CHICAGO 



American 

«)reat Juhaaon 
Pctrle A ti 
Ruth Sis 

KoRs Ac EJwarda 
Alphonao A' Co 
(One to nil) 
Sd bnlf 
S Hermunn 
Hraux & r.-|I»> 
(Four to nii) 

Raglrwaod 

Australian >\ altea 
David Reeas Co 
Crest A Farr.-!! 
AI A P Stedmun 
I* Ttraplps 
(..TO to nii» 
ad ha f 
rtth Sis 



2d half 
Downey ft Clarldge 
llernard A Townca 
Alabama Land 

MILWAl'KBB 

Majeatic 
Hammer A IT 
Moore A Shy 
guinn A Caverly 
Love Neat 
Parnell A Florence 
Petite Troupe 
(Two to eingi 

PKORIA. ILf.. 
Palace 

Lucy Gillette 
Bert Levey 
Bernard ft Townea 
Alabama Land 
(One to nil) 



Paatagea 
Gordon ft Rica 
Lewis A Norton 
Prank Stafford Co 
Wataon Sis 
Naomi ft Nuta 

HAMILTON. CAN. 



Arthur ft Darling 
Taylor Howard A T 
Window Shopping 
King ft Irwin 
Springtime Rev 

CHICAGO 

Chateau 

Hap Hasard Co 
Margaret Ileaalrr 
Red Green A Y 
Putnam Fielder Co 
Loulae Bowera Co 



RoBtar Romalna 
Ling ft Long 
Oeo. B. Alexander 
Uttle Revue 
(One to nil) 

UOa ANOKLBS 



Combe ft Nevlna 
Bobkla ft Hood 
ChaA Kellogg 
Lady Allce'a Peta 
Max FUbar'a Bd 
Bddle Nelaea 

Orpheeai 

Naa Halperla 
Webba Bnt 
BUlott Bzater 
Staa KavanagA 
laa Dalpblaa 
tim atatUnsa 
Fraaalar A Klalaa 
Rarrta A Holly 

iiii.wAincBa 



Fraaeaa WAMa 
Xa>vl Nermaa 
BaU 



LOEWS STATE ANNEX BLDa, 160 W. 46th, City 

Announcaa that MATT KELLY (formerly of Wilaon mnd Kally) ia 
now connactad with thia office 

QUICK ACTION GUARANTEED TO STANDARD ACTS 
Will Gladly Covar N«w Acta Within a Radiua of 100 Mila* 



Stanelll A Douglaa 
Edwin George 
ST. PAUL 
Falaea 
(Sunday opening) 
Raode ft Francia 
Sylvia Froos 
Variety Ploneera 
Fred Ardath 
Baajoland 

td halt 
Dalaty Marie 
Demareet ft Coll'te 
Let'a Dance 
(Two to ail) 
BKATILB 



Xeaaa A Whitney 
BaeMaoa'a I^aaa 
Oleatt A Pony Aaa 
Joa Daroay 
Plaraa A Ryaa 
Bkaa A Ha ate fa 
Alfred La TeU 

Biofjx art, IA. 



Bowera Waltera A C 



L-- — ooBOTsrr 

FORD aid RICKETTS 

in tha •^EDDINQ RINQ" 



Boh CMetU ft OMa 
Bragdoa A lforrts*y 
WUIIama ft Taylor 
Margie Cllftoa ft P 

miNNBAPOUS 
Heanepla 

(Sunday opening) • 
Florence Reed 
Maker ft Radfor« 
AI Herman 
Laakett ft Pa«a 
Bd Marahall 
AI Maare A 



OAMJJkXB, CAMJM. 



RBerbert Warrea Om 

^wla A Aarta 
iJoha R, Afm 
td half 

Haahl ft OshI 

Harry J Conley (Jo 

a Seaateva 
I Danoemaala 

<Om to flU) 
SCkANTOH, FA. 

Paifa 

(WUkea-Ba'e apM) 

lat half 
Oeelet A Ball 



woBcsn^ 



Staalagr OaUal Oa 
CItraa ft aiat 
M Montgomerr 
TAB Healy 
ByaeapateA Teaa 



LAB Dreyar 
Llar« A Far« 
WlcgtaartUa 
Shaaaea A Tea 
CUBiird Kaely 



O&FSEUM tiUWUlT 



rmrAoo 

Palace 

(Sunday ojienlng) 
1 BloMom Saeley 
jJoe Howards Rev. 
[Venlia Oould 
I Waltera A Walters 
IMab<>l MrCsne 

1 5*""" *' Rarrctt 
|Frawi,.y i l.oulse 



0»"l'l t 



Berk ft Sana 
State Lake 

Chaa Wlthara Ce 
Rogers A Allen 
Moore A Freed 
Rath Badd 
Milton Berle 
Maridn Wllkini 
Du Calion 



Peact Hldnnaa 
Prlaaatea A Wat^a 
Rerberta DoM 
Reary ft Moore 
Baya A Maya B«» 
SytrU Oarh 

•MARA, 

Orpkaaaa 

Xjm K1«a 
mtal VeralUa 
WlUto Solar 



Bhlnahart A DaSy 
WllUama ft Tenng 
Ben RuMa 
Victoria A Dagaea 
(One to III) 
2d half 

Manning A Claaa 
Neil McKay 
Raymond's Boham'a 
(Three te tU) 
WINNIPBO 



Molntyre A Heath 
Fable De 
4 WUtona 
CttftoB A De 



(Aewalaad 



Geo N Brown Ce 
Orpkaaaa 

Maalna A Bobby 
Tompkins ft Love 
Coulter ft Roae 
Tarmark 
(One to All) 

td half 
4 Reddlnga 
■tale Ruber 
Kally A Knoa 
RayoMind ft Royee 
Balkan Waaderera 



White Broa 
Blale Ruber 
Oreat Maurice 
Boma A Allea 
Slaters af Fatava 

td half 
Oaakl Japa 
Fagg A WhlU 
Irvlaga MIdsata 

AvaaaaB 

Gee Wink 
LeVaa A BoUaa 
imaaa Midgeta 

td half 
Richard Walty 
Fay A Meyeraea 
PhlUlpo A Bllaw'th 
Bddle White A Oa 
Jimmy Gtldea A Ca 

BBOOKX.TV 

HetropoUtaa 
Sohlohtle Co 
Johnson A M'Intaah 
Cardo A NoU 
Shrlaer ft Fttaata'a 
Tvette A Oreheatra 

FaUaa 

Oermley A CaCrar 
Fagg A White 
Waatoa A Sahramai 
Zaaa A Adele Bar 
(Oaa ta «U) 
>« half 
Maalaa A Bebtr 
Smith A Sawyer 
Coulter A Baaa 
WaaU A Seaaaaa B 
(Oae U tU) 



*DeVrlea Troapa 



CLBVBLAND, O. 



McDonald t 
Frost A Morrison 
Patton A Marks R 
Jimmy Lyona 
Vie Qulaa Orch 



DALLAS, 
Melba 
Terkea D^sa 
AI Abbott 
McDevttt Kelly A Q 
Don Romalne Ce 
Berle Olrla 

■OBOKBH 

J ft J Burna 
Mack WllUamaoa 
Beae A MaybeUa 
CaMTord ft Baiter 
(Oae to flII) 

td halt 
Marray A Irwia 
Twa lounlgraata 
(>>aa ' A Bart 
Aakar I 
(Oaa U SU> 

lABDOB. SAir. 



Hubert Dyer Ob 
Plate A Boyla 
Dallaa Walker • 

td half 
W ft H Browa 
Oeorge 
Jaokaoa ft 



B«y« A Waina 
Racine A Rajr 
Zeck A Raadelpk 
Crelgbtoa A l^aa 
Band Box Rev 

mLWAi 



Shaw 
HOHTBBAI. 



Bedford A Walli 
Barrett A 
Beb Nelaaa 
Kaadr Kroefea 
JoUatta DIka 



MINNEAPOLIS 

Pantagce 

(Sunday opening) 
Anderson ft Pony 
Melva Talma 
Hall ft Dexter 
(Two to nil) 

BBOINA. CAN. 
Paatagea 

4 Wordena 
Oordon A Oermalne 
Foley A Leture 
Harmony Land 
Tom Kelly 
Strobel ft Mertaa 

SASKATOON, CAN. 
Paatagea' 

(6.1) 
(Sam* MM sUfS 
Bdmonton td half) 
Wanda ft Seals 
Downing ft Buddy 
Calm ft Dale Rev 
Jaek Wllaoa 
Helen Bach t y 

OAIAABT. 0AM. 
Paatagea 



TACOMA. WASH. 

Paatagea 

John Olma Co 
Orren ft Drew 
Leonraa Steppere 
Wllla A Robblna 
Santaed 
Toyamo Japa 

POBTLAND. OBR. 

Paatagea 

Phil LaToska 
Muriel A Phyllis 
Sid I.ewla 
Robt Reilly Co 
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GIrton Olrla 

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Joe DoLler 
Kelly Sla 
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Carey D A Marr 
Hughea A Burke 
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THE ORIGINAL "BOZO" 

ARCHER and BELFORD 

Fop tha Paat 
10— YEARS— 10 

Direction MARK LEDDY 



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P ft M Miller 
Gaffney A Walton 
Lola Girlie A Senia 
Lemaira A Ralston- 
VardoM Bros 

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Olt«ea Sla 
Rowland A M 
The Conductor 
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Dana A Mack 
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KaU A Wiley 
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Olympla Deetall 

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Kara 

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Wood A White 
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La Templaa 
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Weadick ft Ladue . 
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Harry Holman Oe 
Warren ft O'Brlea 
LlllUn Faulkner 
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Flacler Broa ft B 
Wllkana ft Wtlkeaa 
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Kalght's Roostsra 
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CHAMPAION. ILL. 

Otphaaa* 

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Billy Knight 
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Palace 

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Sampaal A Leonard 
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Jarvis ft Ilarrtaoa 
Sylvia Froaa 
Ravua l^ Petite 
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Wllla WakeSeld 
Nawheff-P Be 
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Cbarlea Irwin 
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VARIETY 



SPORTS 



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Wednesday. April 1, 1925 



PICKS BOTH 

H. Y. TEAMS 

FOR SERIES 



McGraw Needs New 

Pitcher — ^Yanks Have 

Learned Lesson 



By JACK CONWAY 

The teams In the National Leacv* 
irlll flnlab New Tork ttrii Brooklyn 
■econd, Plttslxirgh third, and Bt. 
Iioais fourth. In my opinion. In 
plokinc Brooklyn to be the runner 
up I am taklns Into consideration 
the loss of Bill Doak (retired) and 
the trade which 1> supposed to have 
•trensthened Pittsburgh. 

McOraw's ' m are tor and away 
the class of the league and should 
repeat. If the Giants develop one 
winning pitcher from the recruits 
the race In the older league will 
develop Into a walkaway for the 
NfltW*Torkers. 

In the American Licague I dope 
them to finish as follows: New Tork 
first, Washington second, St. IjOuIs 
third, and Detroit fourth. I figure 
the Tanks a better team mechan- 
ically fban the Washington world's 
champions. Hugglns' men should 
be sobered by their defeat last sea- 
son and have a better concentra- 
tion as a result. They were swelled 
up and cocky and learned a much-, 
needed lessoQ. 

Qeorge Sisler, from all reports. Is 
due for a great season and has 
rounded out a powerful pitching 
staff. Hi : club has the punch to 
earry ft, if he gets the pitching. 
Boston Teams Dsrk Horses 

The dark horses In both leagues 
seem to be the two Boston clubs. 
In Lee Fohl the Red Sox have a 
leader who can work miracles. 
Fohl has cut loose most of his 
veterans and la building a young 
ban club. 

The Philadelphia Nationals should 
better their standing over last sea- 
son, for the club can sock and 
score runs. If Fletcher gets some 
pitching he might land In the first 
division: 

Cincinnati may horn Into the 
first division, but fhis handtcapper 
tlilnks not. The accident to liabMt 
Iffaranville and the absence of Hol- 
locher win hardly help the Cubs to 
an early sta-t and figures to rele- 
gate the Windy City npple chasers 
to the second division from the 
barrier. 



PROBABLE FIGHT WINNERS 

AND PROPER ODDS 



ODD8. 



e*e*«««e««*»« 



By Jack CMiway 

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 
BOUT. WINNER. 

Abe Qoldstsin vs. Al Felder Qoldstein .... 

Phil (K.O.) Kaplan vs. F. VenAieil Kaplan 

CKas. Rosen vs. Joey Baker.. Rosen 

FRIDAY, APRIL t 

Pete Hartley vs. Oats Qargane Hartley ..«.. ••< 

Harry Martens vs. Vines Coffey Martene 

SATURDAY, APRIL 4 ■ 

Stan Loyaza vs. Low Paluso Psiuse 

Bobby Ruttsnberg vs. BIsck Bill Ruttsnbsrg 

Johnny Fllucei vs. Irving Shspiro Filucol 7—0 

Joe Stoessel vs. Al Rood.... Stoessel 2—1 

Yale Okun vs. George Smith.. Okun .......•• ft— S 

Wolf Larsen vs. Jsck Sabo Larson even 

TUESDAY, APRIL 7 
Paul Berienbach vs. Msx Rosspblum. ...Berlenbach 



.7—5 



KANSAS SANCTIONS BOUTS 

OoRHnisslon Appointed and 10 
Round Contests Legalised 

Topeka, Kan., March >1. 

Boxing bouts of 10 rounds have 
been legalixed by the Kansas legis- 
lature which recently adjourned and 
the law creating a state boxing 
eommlssion has gone into effect. 

The new law puts the sport un- 
der a three-man commission, the 
members of which are to be the 
athletic directors of the state unl- 
▼ersity, the sUt^ agricultural col- 
lege and the state teachers' college. 
Under this provision, the commis- 
sion automatically Is composed of 
M. F. Aheam, Forrest C. Allen and 
Burt Hargis^ 

Boxing exmbitioBs which are not 
permitted by this commission are 
made illegal and even newspaper 
reporters present are subject to 
heavy fines. Charitable and other 
similar organisations are eligible to 
receive permits from the commis- 
sion. This Includes the American 
Legion, which organisation was in- 
strumental in having the bill 
passed. 

Five per cent of the total receipts 
troxn the boxing exhibitions are to 
be paid to the state cosuniaslon and 
will constitute a fund out of which 
th* expenses of the l>6dy is to be 
net 

▲ stnllar law was Introduced 
IB itf Missouri legislature but 
promptly killed, hence it is the be- 
lief that Topeka bouU wUl draw 
City. 



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DAIXAS EEPEEDWAT 

r' Dallas, March .31. 

Vlana ws under way for the con- 
Mmctioa of a mile and quarter 
board speedway 10 miles from here 
•■ Forth Worth pike to cost 
fMO.OOO. and which will have a 
MMBbiBSd arena and grandstand. 



Selections, 77. 



SCORE TO DATE 
Winners, 56. Draws, 10. Losers, 11. 



FUTURE PRICES 
ONKY.DERBY 



Odds Quoted by Emil 
Herz' Reliable Book 



The word is out for . those who 
like to play the future books on 
some of the big races such as the 
Kentucky Derby, to be certain of 
whom they play with for a num- 
hvc of "wise boys" are said to be 
"operating" on this race in particu- 
lar and only taking what they can 
lay their hands on with the advance 
intention of "welching" after the 
race is run. 

In the past a number of "winter 
books" have cleaned up on one or 
two of these big races and made 
a getaway with a lot of jack. 

Incidentally the Kentucky Derby 
to be run at Churchhlll Downs, May 
16. wUl be the 61st running of this 
turf classic. At present there are 
119 possible starters named and 
the prices in the winter books range 
anywhere from 16 to 1,000 to 1. 

Emll Hen whose future iaook Is 
considered by some of the best 
horsemen as the most reliable of 
all of the winter books is offering 
prices from 6-1 on the favorite to 
200-1 on some of the outsiders. 

In Hera* book the 17 most prob- 
able starters are quoted in his 
book at Short Orasa Farm, as fol- 
lows: 



Quatrain .... 6 

Stimulus la 

Captain Hal.. 12 

Single Foot... 12 

Master Charlie 16 

Sunny Man... 16 

Kty. Cardinal. 16 

Hedgefence .. 16 

Young Martaia 16 

Our General.. 20 

King Nadl.... 20 

Sumpter 25 

Swope 25 



Lee O. Cotner. 25 Cloudland 



American Flag 26 
Candy Kid... 26 
Campflre Tales 25 
By Hlsaelf... 26 
Benedict 26 



Bill Strap 26 

Sunsard 26 

Reminder ... 10 

Blue Ridge... to 

Kitkat II to 

Sliver Fox... tO 

Needle Qua.. 40 

Swinging .... 40 

Armadel .... 40 

Courageous . . 40 

Mother Qoose 40 

Annlhilator.. 40 

Boon C'mp'n'n 40 



40 



Flying Ebony 40 
Nicholas .... 40 

Tilka 40 

Beatrica .... 40 



The balance of the field of 102 
horses are anywhere from 60 to 
200-1 with the added Information 
given to those receiving the *nine" 
from Kentucky that the prices are 
subject to change without notice. 



Mother of Gamer Jockeys Dies 
Centerville, la., March SI. 

Mrs. Qamer, mother of the famous 
Garner Jockey family, died here re- 
cently. She was the mother of Mack 
Qamer, rider of In Memoriam, and 
of Guy Gamer, premier rider of 
stables in France. 

Other members of her family who 
are followers of ths turf include 
Wayne Gtarner, of Totedo; Charles, 
racing stable owner ot Havana, 
Cuba; Harry, of Louisville, Ky., 
now riding for the Harned Joaes 
brothers; Lambert. Tiding for the 
Van Dusen stablea at Lexington, 
Ky. ; and Bill Gamer, an apprentice 
at the Coyne stablea in Kentucky, 
where Mack is located. - ' ■■ \, 



$800,000 TRACK 
SOLD FOR $97,500 



Sale of K. C Speedway 
Nullifies 400 Claims 



The Kansas'^Clty Speedway, built 
for the purpose of holding automo- 
bile races, was sold this week by 
the referee in bankruptcy, for 197,- 
600. The speedway sale Included 
122 acras of land and the 50,000 ca- 
pacity grandstand, together with 
the huge bowl race track. 

The speedway was constructed in 
1922 at a cost of some 1800,000, and 
the first nu:es were held in Septem- 
ber of that year. Bankruptcy pro- 
ceedings were started In 1922, but 
the 1924 races were held under the 
recelverahip. 

The speedway was built with 
money secursd from the sale of 
stock and the failure leaves some 
400 creditors with claims of over 
1600,000 who will lose practically 
every cent ot their investment. 



LEAVES STAGE FOR RING 



Guy Pendleton Quits Footlights to 
Become ProfessionsI Fighter 



Guy Pendleton, 19, actor, and 
brother of Nat Pendleton, wrestler, 
has decided to leave the stage in 
favor of boxing. He has been fight- 
ing as an amateur for about two 
years, but will become a profes- 
sional. 

Pendleton was In "The Potters" 
last year. 



PLENTY OF ACTION 
AT HANHAnAN A. C 

Terris Won with Injured Hand 

— Ruby Goldstein Looks 

Like Prospect 



Bid Terris received the decision 
over Lou Paluso, Harry Felix beat 
Al cutty and Ruby Qoldstein l>eat 
Augie Plsano at the Manhattan A. 
& last Wednesday night. 

Terris fought a one-handed fight 
due to an injured left duke. This 
drew it pretty ^"* ^'^^ made the 
decision not so unanimous. Paluso, 
a recent graduate from the feather- 
weight ranks, boxed himself intp 
plenty of work by his fine showing. 
He proved a fast two - handed 
puncher who can take a sock. As a 
fekther he was running Into dlffl- 
culty making the weight As a 
light-weight he will prove tough for 
any of the top-notchers. 

Terris received about $1,600 for 
his bit. The gate was about $6,000, 
considered big money for this club. 
Goldstein, a Junior light-weight, 
looks like a great prospect. He can 
box and hits hard with either hand. 
He upset Plsano with a well timed 
left hook and bothered him time and 
again with right crosses. Con. 



CON'S TOMATI 

UNDER ALIAS 

WINS FIRST 



•« 



Rougb House Riley 
Stopped by South 
Seas Terror 



V 



"MirforV Piioiiey r' 
""Conway" Confesses 

"The^irror's" phoney "Jack Con- 
way" has finally come out from 
behind his mask and mustache and 
stands revealed as Ray Helgerson, 
who ever he is. 

Helgerson, alias "Conway," Is said 
to have readily admitted his iden- 
ity to about a dozen newspaper men 
to whom he was Introduced as 
"Jack Conway." 

"The Mirror," after Its evasii^e 
statement in one edition following 
Variety's > expose of ' the phoney 
"Conway,'' has maintained a rigid 
silence. 

"The Mirror's" "Conway's" jjom- 
putation of bis fight handicapping 
record is as phoney as his nom de 
sports. A score kept on "The Mir- 
ror's" selections shows a lal>se of 
memory on several occasions where 
losers have been picked and then 
forgoiten when the score was made 
up. 



Kid McCoy May Have to 
Serve but 2 Years in Jail 

Los Angeles, March SI. 

It is possible that Kid McCoy, 
with a total sentence against him of 
48 years in prison, may have to 
serve but two years in all. He 
should be eligible for parole at the 
end of two years, says Deputy Dis- 
trict Attorney Fricke, who prose- 
cuted him. 

Several sentences were passed on 
the Kid in^is latest trial, but they 
run together and not after one an- 
other. 



■ V '.-I if .V, 



INSIDE STUFF 



ONSPOBTS 






1 (■ 



Rumor has it that Eddie 'K::annonbalI" Martin will split with his 
manager Mel Cook when their contract expires within a few months. 
According to friends of Martin the 'HlJannonball" thinks he was rushed 
into the Rosenberg fight too soon. In other words, Martin can't under- 
stand why he wasn't kept out in the sticks knocking oft setups until the 
time limit allowed him by the New York Boxing Commission. 

Martla risked his title three months after acquiring It from Abe 
Goldstein. He could have ducked Rosenberg for six months without 
losing his New York standing. 

The thing that pussies Martin Is the fact Rosenberg fought for almost 
nothing, taking about 62,000 for his bit of the $60,000 gate. Rosenberg, 
to comply with the commission's law, took 12 H per cent and turned 
back the difference to Cook by prior agreement. Cook and Martin's 
share was thus $24,000, of which Martin received $16,000. 

Martin's version takes cognizance of Rosenberg's clean cut victory, 
but leaves him puzzled as to why Cook was so insistent that he (Martin) 
give Rosenberg such an early chance at the crown. At the end of the 
fight Martin returned to his comer wild with flghtlng rage and was told 
by Cook, "Go on over you blankety blank blank and congratulate Phil." 



A report along Broadway has had Canada passing a law barring from 
the Dominion all papers carrying racetrack betting odds or "dope" on 
the runners. The report is wrong. In February a bill was introduced 
in the Federal Parliament at Ottawa to abolish the publication of bet- 
ting odds but nothing further has been heard of it. Nor is it expected 
the bill will be called upi, 

A similar measure was passed last year In the Province of Ontario 
(including Toronto and Hamilton) but was declared unconstitutional by 
the Cdnadiaa courts before it bad been placed in fore*. 



Pottsville. Pa., March $l. 
Dear Chick: 

I started Tomato up here as 
Caramba. He boxed last night 
goaled a local paluka named Roi 
House Riley knocking him goggl« 
eyed in three rounds before a coupl^ 
of thousand miners with lamps id 
their hats. ^ 

This Riley had been cleanin' up 
all the imported pugs and was fig* 
ured a 3 to 1 shot over the unknowa 
Caramba, alias Tomato. No on* J 
suspected that my spic light-weight 
who was billed as the champ of 
Wowa Wowa, wherever that Is, was 
no body else but Tomato, the 
who was knockin' them all horizoi 
tal, a couple of years ago. 

We could have cleaned up a fl 
of sugar if I had known the lamp^ 
in the hat guys were so sweet oa 
Riley, but at that I made a feW 
modest wagers that will outpoint 
the panic for some time to come. 

Tomato's new kisser is all brok* 
in and he came through the scrap 
'without gettin' a dent In It. That 
■plastic surgeon sure done a big 
league Job on the kid for he turned 
him into a good lookin' guy from^ 
a walkin' cartoon. If he dont get'. 
stuck on his new pan now and faU' 
for some dizzy Jane it'll be the i>ay^ 
off. 

He and Riley weighed in up hei 
before a gang of tly local spori 
scribes and other guys out of 
and everything went off withoiit 
hitch. One hombre tried out hit 
Spanish on Kid' Caramba but be* 
fore Tomato got a chance to 
panicky I horned In and explain* 
to the grease ball that Caram^ 
only spoke Wowa Wowa. Tomal 
was gettin' ready to take a sock 
the guy, which would have 
nice and piano for the future. 

Before the fight Riley's manai 
came over to me in our dress 
room and* not knowin' Tomato cou! 
talk English opens Up with, 
suppose this catcher is into yoii^i 
plenty of dough for bqat fare i 
food and if it's okay with you 
tell Riley to hold him up for 
ten." 

"Tell Riley to hold himself 
for ten or their will be a lot 
lamps in hock around to-morrpiirt 
I snaps. 

This steams him up good and 
barks, "All right, I was goln' to 
Riley walU that bologni of yoi 
but now if he dont stop him in 
round I'll crown him with a wat«r 
bottle." 

"So is your old man," is my corns ^ 
back as he tears out of the room. ' 

Tomato had got up off the rubbin' 
table and was all ready to follow - 
the guy and smack him when I ' 
gently reminded him his monidkerj 
was Caramba and he no speek^ 
English. 

He got bis revenge in the rlaCi 
however for what he done to Rllef! 
In the first round would be arson 
in some border states. He had his 
head rockin' like Grandma's chauvj 
from left Jabs and when he crossed^ 
with his right Riley did the flrst^ 
four steps of the Charleston. 

At the end of the round I yelled 
over to Riley's manager, "Thanlii 
for holdin' him up." He was too 
busy dousln' his gilyago with water 
to indulge in gay reparty, so I win 
that one. 

To make a long story a two rceler 
Tomato ding donged this maclceral 
In the third round I was glad it 
come off in Pottsville for If a regu- 
lar sport writer had seen the kid 
go he would have burned up the 
wires telUn' about him. I dont 
want Doc Bagley, Eddie Mead or 
any of them big town steerers to get 
a peek at what I've got, until they 
grab Caramba for a round heel for 
one of their mitt sllngers. And 
what an awakenin' they're goln' to 
get. I 

Keep this info sub rosa and get aj 
yourself even when he starts in New 
York. Your pal. 

Con. ^ 



".?■-' T?w««ifr^ w. 7 njvi^r 



Wednesday. April 1, 1985 



TIMES SQUARE 



VARIETY 



19 



^ MOVING UQUOR 
^ HAZARDOUS 
JUSTNOW 



Bootleggers and Booze 

Handlers Hampered by 

Suspected Vigilance 



HELD ON CHARGE OF 
"GYPPING" BROKER 



Grunewald Alleges He Bought 

Concert Tickets from 

Walsh 



p» 

y 



£mory Buckner, the new District 
Attorney, has made himself felt In 
the liquor trade. Although boot- 
legging prices arc being maintained 
on an even level with no advance 
a^ yet. It is known that the vigi- 
lance of federal men and police, in 
the belief that Buckner was check- 
ing up on them, has halted and de- 
layed liquor movements in egme 
quarters. Consequently, there is an 
actual shortage of booze in and 
around New York. 

The staples, Scotch, gin and 
champagne, are at the same price 
level. Reliable Scotch is still to be 
had at I&5 per case, while wine is 
at $75 and good. Gin is being sold 
under two claaslflcations, synthetic 
and real. For the former, $20 per 
case continues to b« the price, 
while $45 is the tap on genuine 
stuff. Beer and ale have not ad- 
vanced. 

Considerable fonoy liquor is being 
offered Ground N<)W York now, 
principally liqueurs and cordials, 
fetching case prices of $85 as a 
minimum. Separably the bottles 
bring $7.50, with the quality of the 
Benedictine, Creme de Cacao and 
other stuflC of the finest. 

Side street clubs are growing 
more careful, while even some of 
the supposedly wide open night 
clubs are doing their selling very 
much under cover. The side street 
clubs have malntaintd a locked door 
policy, but last week two began 
barring guests with newly acquired 
, members. Only those faces were 
admitted which kcked like they 
were more interested in getting a 
drink than In telling. 

A fashionable restaurant in 43rd 

. street, which has .-always sold wine^ 
, to their luncheon and dinner pa- 
. trons, last week stopped the prac- 
tice, while another drinking club, 
Tery elite and admittance by card 
only, shut down on new members. 
The last named club Is in the 60th 
' Atreet and Fifth' avenue region and 
draws Its patrons from the uptown 
Village set. It is a musicians' and 
writers' rendezvous with a sprln- 
, kllng of stage folk and booking 
agents. 



Rdward Grunewald, who conducts 
a ticket agency with his brother, 
Harry, at 237 West 46th street, went 
to the West 47th street detective 
bureau and there related to De- 
tectives Cammeyer and Coleman of 
how he was victimized out of $338 
by James Walsh, 27 years old, of 
6912 Seventh avenue, Brooklyn. 
Walsh was arrested by the detec- 
tives, arraigned in Wepl Side Court 
before Magistrate Levlne, and held 
In $1,000 ball for further examina- 
tion. 

Gruenwald explained he bought 
tickets from Walsh for a concert to 
be given March 15 by Miss Kstelle 
Bayne, violinist, at Carnegie Uall. 
A few days before the concert was 
scheduled, Edward Gruenwald went 
to Carnegie Hall and learned that 
the concert was cancelled. He then 
sought his money from Walsh, but 
was unable to collect. W*I»h told 
Detective Cammeyer that he bought 
the tickets from another person and 
sold them in good faith. 



"DKK'S" NIFTY 

DUDS FOOLED 

VENDORS 



Federal Agent, Posing as 
Actor, Bags Two Al- 
leged Drug Peddlers 



ViUage Too High Hat 
For Sioux*s Cabaret 

The Reservation, New York's first 
and only Indian cabaret, has put 
up the shutters. Chief Little Cloud 
(a genuine Sioux), who sponsored 
It, has taken over the band and 
"dancing princesses" and Is re- 
vamping the former floor show into 
a.vaude^act. 

The Indian cabaret was located at 
Greenwich avenue and Christopher 
street, Greenwich Village. It was 
one of those collarette affairs with 
draperies and effects tricked tip^to 
represent an Indian reservation on 
a moonlight night. 

The place openod several months 
ago and got a big play because of 
Its novelty for many weeks. Butl- 
ness then took a noticeable drop. 

Little Cloud volunteered that tiie 
Village was getting too high hat 
lately and that the habitues were 
no longer Interested In "spooky 
places." 



Henry Starr, Federal agent, 
wearing spats, silk "topper," dia- 
mond scarf plh and large diamond 
studs, looking the part of a suc- 
cessful actor, locked up two men at 
Police Headquarters on the charge 
of taking $3,000 In marked money 
for eight and a half pounds of 
heroin. The two prlspners described 
theriiselves as George Judell, 185 
West 115th street, a clerk, and 
Bernard Schertzer. 55 West 116th 
street, a salesman. The agents de- 
clared that Judell is suspected of 
being the head of a drug peddling 
ring. 

Working along what Starr called 
the "Broadway Dope Curb" for sev- 
eral days he made the acquain «>«ice 
of Schertzer, who, ae said, made ar- 
rangements to sell him the drug. 
Starr met Judell and Schertzer at 
Broadway and 47th street and their 
arrest followed. Ralph D. Oyler 
and several other Federal narcotic 
agents participated In the rresta. 
They will be arraigned the latter 
part of this week In the Federal 
Court. 



Downtown Places Tear Up 
Cover Charge Exemption 

The cover charges are no longer 
being "lifted" In the catiarets .or 
night clubs of Greenwich Village 
regardless of size of check or 
whether a good spender Is paying. 

Heretofore the covers were 
slapped on to tilt the revenue from 
transients who generally carried 
their own liquor and seldom pur- 
chased anything but water. 

Proprietors ars attempting to 
Justify Insistence upon cover 
charges from all In that they are 
under such terrlflo expenso they 
must get the oovers to "brsak." 



DTTERPRETER IN THEA. 
BRINGS ABOUT STABBING 

»m;ov 

- iii ■ 

.i,>Tliere was a near panic In the 

balcony of the Hippodrome shortly 

. after 10 o'clock Sunday night be- 

. , cause Alfonso Annunzio, of 15 

■ West 100th street, drew a knife 
. ^while the picture was on and 

■ «tabbed Henry Fisher, of 200 West 
■ . Mrd street, twice In the left breast. 
'>.<r>'8everal women fainted, including 

the wife of Fisher. Others screamed 

, In fright while their male com- 

•. panions left their seats td take a 

. personal Interest In the fight- be- 

. 'tween the two. The story came out 

• later in the West 47th street police 

I station, where Annunzio was locked 

tUP on a charge of felonious assault. 

Annunzlo's mother-in-law ar- 

i r4ved from Spain Saturday. In 

celebration of her coming he took 

her and his wife to the Hippodrome 

considering It would be some treat 

for her. The old lady, of course, 

does not understand the English 

language and could not read the 

sub-titles. Annunzlo's wife was 

explaining to her as the picture was 

reeled off just what was what in a 

■voice, quite above a whisper, the 

old lady being sotnewhat deaf. 

•.This resulted in a protest from 

some of those seated nearby and 

Fisher, four seats behind the An- 

nunzios, finally left his seat and 

■made his objections in person. An 

argument resulted In Annunzio tak- 

, Ing a penknife from his pocket and 

stabbing Fisher. The latter was 

treated and went home. 

He was held In the We.st Side 
Covwt Monday wlthrut hall for fur- 
ther examination today (Wednes- 
day ^. 



AUTHOR OF IfENTAL AGHrTY" 

SURPRI^ CHEESS CLUBERS' LUNCHEON 



"Memory tests" again became the order of the Cheese Club daily 
lunch In Billy Lahiff's Tavern restaurant on West 48th street Mon- 
day. 

Memory testa for members and guests were instituted by Ralph 
Albertson, author of the volume, "Mental Agility." Previously Harrjr 
Hershfeld, cartoonist and president of the Cheese Club, had fallen 
by the wayside through being unable to answer within the brief 
time limit allov^d a question as to why the Atlantic and PacWc 
oceans don't flow the same way. 

Monday Mr. Anderson gave the Cheesera an awful wallop when 
during the test he flopped upon falling to tell how many husbands 
had Peggy Joyce. 

Another puzzler Monday was the question propounded to one 
member as to who chases dirt? The member was about to pass 
out when Maurle Rlssklnd saved him by yelling. "Variety," srlth the 
answer declared 100 percent perfect. 

Some of the questions In th« "Memory Test" that bowled over 
the mid-day dinars were: 

Who makes the plays dirty? (Correct answer not declared). 

Where would Broadway have fone if It had gone stralghtT 
(Muffed, but answer decl^ared to be Long I.<)Iand Sound). 

Where do chorus glrls'go^ (Parsed 'up with correct answer de- 
clared to be Child's). ' . . 

Is It possible for a cut rate ,Ucket to be cut-rated? (More time 
allowance asked and refusefl. Correct an.swer declared to be, "ITes 
— In Chicago"). 

If Marty Herman and Al Wood.i, l>rother«(, both had the same 
name, what would that name be? (Refused. Answer declared to 
have been Woodshed). 

If the Hudson Hivcr had as many bridges as were needed, how 
many bridges would be neces.'iary? (Time allowance also asked for 
this Refused with answer declared held back for another test). 

Successful "Tests" 

Among successful replies were the following: 

If George M. Cohan is elected mayor of New York, who will be 
police commissioner. 

Answer— Steve Reardon. (Declared 100 percent |»erfect). 

Should Broadway hits go out with the original casts^ -,«' 

Answer — They never do. (Declared fair), ..;: :,(• ,»'-? , ^ ,■'•■• 

Is vaudeville an Institution or a ftid? i :.j ■ ■ . 

Answer — Acoording to the scale. (Not declared). ■ ■ ,' 

I.s West 46th street respectable? 

Answer.— Depends which plare you afe in. (Declared 100 percent 
perfect). 

How should a newspai>er treat a press a^ent? • . 

Answer — A newspaper itever treats. (Declared 3?7 percent i»er- 
f ect ) . 

Whf. I'* the best liked man in Times Square? • . « 

Answer — .V bartender. (Undeclared*. *-''.'• 

How can you l)e prolecteil from bad booze? ^ . • •; 

Answer— Trust your bootlegger. (Declared terrible/, , : • 



FRIARS FROLIC 

Any time the Friars go to bat 
with a publle FroUc they deliver. 
At the Manhattan opera house 
Sunday night the standees were 
four deep downstairs and two deep 
upstairs. Then the firemen shut the 
box office. Pretty fair Indication 
of the rep of those Friars shows. 

There was more real coin, 
gleaned for the show than for any 
previous .single frolic. The appro; l- 
mate gross w.a9 reported around 
$40,000, Including program. The 
actual box office statement totaled 
$12,500 in round numbers, but the 
premiums paid for tickets proviiled- 
the real gravy. Governor Al Smith's 
box cost $4,000, and several boxes 
went at $1,000 each. That Isn't all; 
$11 tickets, which were the front 
locations, carried with them a 
bonus of $25 each. As much as $5 
premium applied to rear locations, 
regularly priced at $5.50, and extra 
money was obtained for dress 
circle tickets, too. Only members of 
the Friars were permitted to par- 
ticipate In bonus buying and the 
auction of tickets In the club last 
week. Julius Tannen nicely put it 
when he said next season they'd 
hold the frolic at the New Yorl^ 
Stock Kxrhange, where seats cost 
about $93,000. 

Following custom, the first sec- 
tion opened with a minstrel first 
part, but of the finest styles. There 
were pairs of end men like Will 
l^ogers and Irving Berlin. Jimmy 
Hussey and Jos R. Brown, Joe 
Laurie and Bert Wheeler, Willie 
and Rugene Howard W. C. Fields 
was ill and was out, but Raymond 
Hitchcock was one of the Interlocu- 
tors. He permitted Rogers to bull 
him Into changing places on an end. 
Rogers said he watited to ask ques- 
tions for a change. Loney Haskell, 
Rarl Carroll, Joe Smiley and Alan 
Brooks were other middle men. 

Ben Bernle. the kidding fiddler, 
and his band opened the specialties, 
and he could have stuck Indefinitely. 
Right on top of that Clark and Mc- 
Cullough participated a laughter 
riot with "Senseless Censors" out 
of the "Music Box Revue." Jack 
Mason Inserted something comic 
from "Sky High," iv niale chorus 
dancing classic stuff, with Al Gloria 
and little Charlie Williams from 
"The Student Prince" tickling the 
house as the features, pehaven and 
Nice, with the balloon dance bit, 
were part of the number. 

The composers' number, one of 
the Friars' standard and besit frolic 
turns, was extraordinary Sunday, 
for the finale vvlis a beautiful trib- 
ute to the departed Victor Herbert. 
The composers after their Indi- 
vidual playing, gathered around an 
Amplco, and with only a soft light 
from above the electric Instrument, 
played Herbert's melody. "Kiss ide 
Again." It was as thoiigh the 
spirit of Herbert came back for 
the Frolic. George Gershwin was 
Introduced as one of the best 
American pianists, and Irving Ber- 
lin as the worst. Others were 
George Meyer, Harry Archer, Louis 
Silvers, Milton Ager, Henry Sant-. 
ley, Joseph Santley. 

Johnny Dooley and Bert Wheeler 
took up the comedy pace Immedi- 
ately with the screaming rough- 
house, "PalB," which they had In 
the road ''Follies.' 'A smash dance 
novelty came with "Totem Pole" 
from "Rose -Marie," sung by Pearl 
Regay with the full chorus In the 
crack novelty action. The Duncan 
Sisters, the other girls In the going, 
landed with kid stuff, without ref- 
erence to "Topsy and Eva." Judith 
Anderson, cardbd to appear wltTi 
Alan Brooks and Bobby Clark In 
"Shoot Yourself," did not go on. 
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Brooks and 
their bright kid had a spot. 

The house w»nt nutty when 
George Cohan, William Collier and 
Will Rogers pranced on as the "Big 
City Trio." Cohan frisked about 
like a youngster, until the tumult 
receded. Collier got away Wltli 
eome hoofing, but Rogers was all 
wrong with the dance stuff' but got 
over with his singing voice — way 
over. Cohan started something 
when at the end of a song verse 
he said he w.us Equity's pet. Collier 
l>ooted him, while Rogers promptly 
pulled out a paid up Equity card. 

The finale, written by Cohan and 
called "Leon the 14tli," but re- 
ferred to as the "spirit of the 
Friars," was one long howl. Noth- 
ing gentle about It. Leon Errol 
was to be the guest of the club on 
"a Saturday night." As Errol Is a 
Lamb there was much kidding 
abmit that club. The mob at the 
tables fixed monocles In their eyes 
and 'kerchiefs In their slerves. But 
to show there was no hard feeling, 
a real cheer was given the Lambs. 
When Krrol finally appeared he was 
"stewed" and strong-armed the 
whole crowd. Later he confided he 
'hadn't taken a droit l»ut had been 



A IMS SQUARE 

SAMPSON MINUS 

HAIRCUT 



Unknown Delilah Takes 

Hoboken's 'iron Man" 

fdr $10 



Charlie Selgar, known throughout 
the country as the "Iron Man of Ho- 
boken," came to the West 47th street 
police station and asked the detect- 
ives to help him locate a young 
woman whom he thinks might be in 
want. 

Charlie was at 47th street and 
Broadway on Thursday night with 
Abe Attell, fighter, and Joe Gould, 
Dght manager, when the young 
wohian in question, according to his 
story, came al^ng and said "Hello" 
to him. Selgar has been all over 
the country on flght engagements. In 
the movies, etc., and he thought he 
knew her. 

Borrowing $5 from Abe, which 
made him $10 strong, he excused 
himself to take her home. He is 
sure she Isn't a "gold-digger" be- 
cause he claims she aald a taxi 
would be too expensive ^nslderlng 
that she only lived on 67th street 
They boarded a street car and she 
informed him she lived at the Great 
Northern Hotel. On the way she 
also mentioned that Selgar could 
stay at the hotel for a couple of 
days and It wouldn't cost him any 
more than the $10, Including all he 
wanted to eat. 

The girl asked him (or the flO 
upon reaching the hotel, but' the 
count-up only revealed $9.90. How- 
ever, she said she would fix it and 
had the "Iron Man" take a seat In 
the lobby. He waited a couple of 
hours, and then left. The fact that 
the girl was satisfied to go home In 
a street car led Selgar to believe 
that she might be In want, and that 
Is why he asked the detectives to 
locate her if possible. 

Selgar said, at the station, that he 
was Abe Attell's sparring partner 
for rears, and had been ap acalnat 
many of the boys in his time. 

Charlie Selgar returned to the 
West 47th street police station Sun- 
day night and asked that he be ac- 
commodated with a place to sleep. 

Selgar explained he waa "down 
and out," had no place to sleep had 
not been able to locate the woman 
who took him for his last |9.t0 and 
he was permitted a nap in the bftck 
room. « / 

He waa still of the opinion that 
the woman didn't mean any harm 
and probably was in need of assist- 
ance. 



ITank" Snllivaii Dead 

Thoma« ("Yank") Sullivan, fa- 
miliar Broadway character who has 
guarded the portals of William J. 
Gallagher's Broadway restaurants 
for 33 years, was found dead Mon- 
day evening at 6 p. m. In hU fur- 
nished room at 151 West 48th 
street, New York, by Marie Tos- 
tentl. the landl.-idy. The death was 
obviously accidental with no rea- 
son for suicide. The gas stove In 
his room in Bomt fashion became 
disconnected and released the 
deadly fume. 

Sullivan is said to have been 
John L. Sullivan's sparring part- 
ner at one time. He was «Q, un- 
married and survived by two sis-, 
ters In Philadelphia. Mr. Galla- 
gher asiMimed chfcrg*^ of al} funeral 
details. 



.. I I'W ' , ' 

tipped oft how to act so that he 
might join the Friars. 

Willie Howard was the funniest 
Individual of the frolic. Entering 
the club scene, he argued with 
Eugene (now his manager) about 
writing passes. ""Why not go to 
Coakley's: plenty of 'passes' th^re." 
That was strictly a local, even for 
the wise audience. 

In the club scene there was a 
oomedy bout between Johnny Dun- 
dee and Jimmy Hussey. The finale 
was a dancing contest in which 
were Harry Miller, Donald Kerr, 
George Hale, Bert .Shadow, Eddie 
Cox, Charlie Mosronl, Fred Nice, 
Charles Williams. 

The FroUc was under the per- 
sonal ilireotion of Cohan, and 1: 
showed bis hand all the way 
through. The opening lyric sounded 
like him: "Oh, Mr. Erianger. Able 
be good— to Jake snd Lee." It was 
a parody on "Lady Be Good." 



Kt?- 



> A R I IE t r 



W«diM8d«y. AprU 1. IMff 



Rewritten new* itenw 

which have appeared 

unthin the weeh 

^ in the 



NEWS FROM THE DAILIES 



This d*partmtnt contains r«writt«n theatrical nawa itama as publiahad during tha waak in tha daily papara of Naw York, Chicago and tha PaclHe Coafet. 
Variaty takaa no cradit for thaaa nawa itama; aaeh and avory ona haa baan rawrittan from a daily papar. 



Dmiy Papen of 

NEW YORK 
i CHICAGO i 
COAST, ^ 



NEW YORK 

N«w York. March 81. 
Daisy L. Lucas, S8, famous 20 
years ago as one of l^legfekl's first 
dancers, committed suicide Sunday 
by Jumping from the roof of the 
Hotel Grenoble, where she lived. 
Miss Lucas, who had l>ecome an ad- 
vertising writer, left letters explain- 
ing that she had grieved aver sincse 
her finance, Duncan Wood, was 
killed in a Philadelphia explosion 
several years ago. 



from Spain. The objector was 
stabbed with a pentarife wieMed by 
the young woman's husband. 



Fuller Mellish, veteran Shake - 
ispearean actor, is writing his mem- 
oirs, assisted by bis son, Fuller, Jr. 



Tha trial of Charles H. Dueil, 
SJm producer, against Lillian Qlsh 
over a contract between the two Is 
still on in Federal Court with 
women crowding the courtroom to 
glimpse the screen star. 



"The SUva Qirl of Rhodes," tiw 
comedy acheduled to open In New 
York in September, is said to be 
financed by Mrs. Irene Dupont Stod- 
dard, niiladelphta society woman. 



Sophie Braalao, concert singer 
and former Matropolitan contralto, 
lUad ault in Supreme Court last 
^, week to annul a contract with the 
- ^olfsohn Musical Bureau, Inc., cov- 
ering her aervices with the Victor 
Talking Machine Company for voice 
i^ records. 



The American Women's Associa- 
tion gave a dinner to its theafrical 
and moaioU ««mbers Monday night 
at the PUuM Hotel. ' The aasociaUon 
la eompooed of business and profes- 
sional women. 



Dr. ]>onld D. LaonldolT, buainass 
manaffar for the Moscow Art The- 
arta during iu two aeasons in 
America. aniTad oo tha Olympic to 
atart nogotUtions with Morris Qest 
for bringlxig to Naw York the Mos- 
cow Art Theatre Muaical Studio 
next Fabmary, Thla new theatre 
haa never iriayed outside of Ruasia. 

^ "Rulat" wiU open at the Prov- 
^IlicetowB Playhouse, Ai>ril 8. 

April • has bean aat as tha open- 
i>lng date for "Tapa" at Naw Havan. 

i; The Stage Women's War Relief 
X liave started a drive among players 
at New York theatres for an enter- 
tainment fund for local aoldlera' 
hoapitala. Blanche Bataa haa been 
mada elMlnnan, with Crystal Heme, 
Dorothy Donnelly and Rach^ Cro- 
thers also on the committee. 



The Paria-Annrican TheaUrlcal 
Company, Inc., headed by WiUette 
Kershaw, will produce a serle^of 
American ')>lays in Paris this sum- 
mer. 



A university for chorus girls to 
supply talent for forthcoming shows 
at tiie Vanderbilt is to be esUb- 
lished by Harlan Thompaon. 



Mrs. Frank Tinney, applied to the 
Supreme Court in Long Island City, 
last week, for permission to dis- 
continue her suit for separation 
filed against the comedian. Tinney's 
lawyer, George A. Hopkins, attack- 
ed the validity of Mrs, TMney'e 
separation suit, and said that Tin- 
ney was anxious to tiave it heard. 



After the closing of "Ariadne." 
|< Idtura Hope Crews win go to San 
\'.-Franoisco for 20 weeks of Stock. 



Lenore Com well, of "Rose- Marie,'* 
has been nominated as a stage rep- 
j, TcsentaUve in the movement to lift 
4^ the debt froth Montlcello. iUtt home 
fict Thomas Jefferson. 
• Young ladies elected in the con- 
test will leave on the leviathan to 
be guests of honor at the Fal) of 
the Bastile ceremonies in Paris, 
July 14. 

The pl«Ly contest for New York 
newspaper men and women con- 
ducted by Marcus Loew was won 
by Herbert Thompson of the""Eve- 
nlng Journal" with a script called 
"The Leash." It will be produced 
by Loew's Seventh Avenue Stock 
Company. In Itll Mr. Thompson 
wrote "The Moral Code" and later 
collaborated on "The Siren." 



Cables from Ixmdon and Paris 
Saturday brought the statement 
that Lois Meredith, American 
motion picture actress, was about 
to tile suit for breach of promise 
against Col. Ian Denoistoun, hus- 
band of the Dowager Countess 
Carnavon, in the limelight in an- 
other English court action. Dudley 
Field Malone, formerly Collector ef 
the Port of New York, now prac- 
ticing law in Paris, is given as 
Miss Meredith's attorney. 



"The Four Flower" is acheduled 
to open at the Apollo April 13. 



A new play by Vincent Law- 
rence, tentatively called "Spring 
Fever." has been bought by Al H. 
Woods. 



Karl Carroll adds to the an- 
nouncement of his plans that he 
idil have three companies of "The 
Rat" next season, in one of which 
Ivor Novella win appear; 10 "White 
Cargo" companies and two muaical 
productions, one a new "Vanities" 
and the other an Intimate revue. 



Henry Cohen, for 23 years an 
acrobatic clown with Barnum & 
Bailey'a circus, was admitted as 
the youngest member of the JoUy 
Young Men's Club at the Home ot 
the Daughters of Jacob, the Bronx, 
Sunday. It was Cohen's Slst birth- 
day. 



George L. (Tex) Rickard, sports 
promoter; Fr«d C. Quimby, motion 
picture producer, and Jasper Muma, 
New 'York and Washington news- 
piiper man, were each fined $7,000 
Monday by Federal Judge Bodine in 
Newark, N. J., following their con- 
viction, March 19, in Federal Court 
at Trenton, N. J., of violating the 
Interstate Commerce laws by trans- 
porting Dempsey-Carpentier fight 
films out of New Jersey. 

Frank L. Flournoy, matchmaker 
of Madison Square Garden; and 
Teddy Hayes, secretary to Jack 
Kearns. manager of Jack Dempsey, 
were fined $1,000 each for conspfar- 
acy, while William H. Rudolph, 
who had pleaded guilty of conspira- 
cy and helped the the Government 
prepare the case against the other 
defendants, was fined l&OO. 



First honors and $300 in the 
"What Price Giory" contest for 
ex-soldiers at the Plymouth, - as 
won by Herbert F. Roese, who en- 
listed at 1« in the l«th 'old «9th) 
ttegiment. 



B. P. Albee announces that tile 
Kelth-Albee circuit will file plans at 
once for four new theatres. One 
will be enicted at Lexington ave- 
nue and 8nb Street; the others in 
Flushing, Jamaica and Brooklyn. 



Miss Teddy Stevens, 18, candy 
department clerk at the John Wana- 
maker store, will Join Proctor's 2>d 
Street stock liext week. She is 
making her stage debut, but has ap- 
peared in pictures. ' 



' "The Handy Man" moved Mon- 
day from the 19th Street to the 
Punch and Judy. 



'^ Plans have been changed on the 
opening of "The Backslapper." It 
will try out at Stamford, Conn., and 
open at the Hudson April 13. *• 

James Gleason, Ernest Truex and 
S^rle Boothe have organized a pro- 
ducing firm on the actor- manager 
basis. 



"Rose-Marie" will be done in 
French at Paris next fall. Mary 
Kills, prima donna of the New York 
company, is doing the translation. 



A fight started In the balcony of 
tha Hippodrome Saturday night 
wlMn a man objected to a young 
woman translating the picture titles 
■lonfl to her another, lately jaitlvei ' 



Audrey Maple was named as co- 
respondent Wednesday In a divorce 
action, the second time in four 
months. Mrs. Helen S. Stelner 
makes allegations against the ac- 
mas and Howard Irving Stelner, 
lithographer and musical composer. 
The scene of the alleged iMXties is 
set at the same No. 48 West 4Cth 
street, where Miss Maple was 
charged with "potting parties" and 
entertaining her landlord, Alexander 
Pincus, when Mrs. Pincus asked for 
divorce. 



Broadway shows are barred from 
Sing Sing, temporarily at least, by 
Warden Lawcs. • "Home talent" 
will ai.pear on the prison stag« 
erected as a gift from D^vld Be- 
lasco. 



"Tell Me More" Is the title of A. 
E. Aaron's forthcoming musical 
production, written by Fred 
Thompson and William K. Wells, 
with music by Bud De Bylva and Ira 
Gershwin. , -.i. 

Alice Brady Is to return to the 
stage under the m.inagement of her 
father, William A., In a play to 
open April 20 in Detroit; title and 
Rtyle of piece unannounced. 



"Broke!" Is the name of Zelda 
Sears' new ^medy with music. 



Robert Lothian was held In |1,600 
ball last week by Magistrate Levlne 
In West Side Court on a charge 
of grand larceny. Lothian said he 



was an actor and had last appeared 
in "Tho Ftall Guy" at Atlantic City. 
He is accused of taking $90 from 
the dressing room of Kae Martin 
at the Cort theatre. 



Eddie Dowllng's musical play for 
next season will be called "East 
Side-West Side." Cyrus Wood and 
Dowling wrote it. 



"On to IS," a play by Roy Tom- 
lln Clifford, will be produced n«zt 

season by the Shuberts. 



A. It. Brlanger wUl iM-oduce "The 
Vortex," by Noel cMrvd. Th« au- 
thor will come here to play the 
leading role, which be created in 
London. The ptece ia to open at 
the Henry Miller on Labor Day. 

Following Inveatigatlon a#. theatre 
ticket gouging. State Controller 
Murphy ordered Edward and Harry 
GruenWald and Maartin wmon. 
ticket agents, to appear before him 
in April to explain the charging In 
excess of the legal rate for certain 
tickets. 



Mrs. Leopold Qodowsky la in a 
serious oondition at ML SInal Hos- 
pital following an eperatton on 
Tuesday. Her hraband has can- 
celled several piano concerts In or- 
der to be near her. 



Margaret LouiB<» MacLeod, ef 
'The Love Song," has received a 
divorce decree from Malcolm Mac- 
Leod in Superior Court at New 
Haven, Conn. Desertion one month 
after their marriage in South Nor- 
walk, Conn.. June 20, 1921, was al- 
leged by the wife and the suit was 
not contested. 



'T)e8lre Under th«. Blms"\will be 
given in German at the 3afl Car- 
rol Sunday afternoon and n'-'-t, 
April 6, by the German Players' 
Assjclation. 



"The Broadcaster" has been 
chosen as the title of what was 
onco "The Rear Car" by Thomas 
WIDces, who took the piece over 
from the Selwyns. It was written 
by Edward Rose. 



Four more cabarets agreed last 
week to have their placed padlocked 
for 30 days by representatives of 
U. S. District Attorney Buckner, 
the Club Borgo, 114 West 66 th 
street; the Club Morita. 117 West 
48th street:' Meadowbrook Restau- 
rant, 62 East 66th street, and L'Ai- 
glon^Restllirant. 13 East 65th street. 

Governor Smith's appointment of 
Mrs. Elisabeth V. Colbert, Albany, 
as a z..ction picture commissioner, 
was ai proved br the SUte Senate 
last week. 



Charles K. Gordon has decided 
upon "The Brown Derby" as the 
name of the musical comedy In 
which he will star Bert and Betty 
Wheeler. Frank 8. Meriin and 
Brian Marlowe are writing the 
book; Paul Lannln and Ray Per- 
kins the music, and Ira Gershwin 
the lyrics. 



Before sailing for London, Basil 
Dean acquired the London rights 
to "They Knew What They 
Wanted," and "Mrs. Partridge Pre- 
sents." ■ 



The steamship Leviathan will 
flroadcast « r one-act play written 
by Nydia Westman and Wallace 
Ford. 



Two Gilbert and Sullivan revivals 
will open close togetiier: "The 
Mikado" at the 44th Street on April 
11, and "Princess Ida" at the Ca- 
sino on the following Monday. 



CHICAGO 



Chicago, March 31. 
The Trianon Ballroom will begin 
its search for Chicago's best- looking 
girl June 1. The search will con- 
tinue until Aug. 10. The winner will 
be dubbed "Miss Chicago" and will 
be sent to AtlanUc City to compete 
with the prize beauties of the ooun- 
*^' ^, J, ^ , .^,. _^ ._.■; 

BJalraar ¥>eterson and wife, Olga 
Lindgren, Swedish actors, have 
completed a series of performances 
in the Swedish nelghborhood.s. 



A "repertoire theatre" for am- 
ateur actors has been established on 
the north side by Mellta SkiUen and 
Johanna Douiat. 



gating their creed. The Methodist 
church has been a traditional, and 
until the last year or two, a stern 
aotd uncompromising foe of dra- 
matics in any form. 

Following the clbelng of the Club 
Royale on complaint of Albert Pick 
and Company, who had $7,000 rep- 
resented in the cabaret, another at- 
tachment was served on behalf of 
Lyon A Healy, apprehensive about 
their grand piano, which the Club 
Royale never paid for. 



A recital of the works of Chicago's 
various composecs was given at 
Kimball Hall recently. The aU- 
Chicogo Une-up included Ix>uls 
9a4u-, John Alden Carpenter, Adolf 
Weldig, Rosalter Cole, Jean Boyd, 
Arthur Dunham and Danied Prothe- 
roe. 



The Marionettes, a dramatic club 
connected with Hull House, pre- 
sented two high-brow plays recent- 
ly to obtain funds for theatrical 
equipment for the Hull House the- 
atre. 



Alice Brady is scheduled to fol- 
low WlUlam Hodge at the Stude- 
baker In a piece from the French 
tentatively titled, "Jacqueline's 
Husband." It will be tried out on 
Detroit. 



tjwyi 

by Owen Davis for anothes ^powlng 
In the fall. Ah presented' to Chi- 
cago at 4he Blackslone, it had too 
many characters, too many sub- 
plots and too few laughs. 



Patrick Keefe, owner of the "R" 
road house in Tessvllle, and two co- 
defendants were acquitted of th* 
murder of a policeman, December 7. 



The radio department of "The 
Fair" (department store) paid the 
cast of "The £how-Off" prorata of 
thetr salaries to broadcast a per- 
formance from Cohan's Grand 
through station WGN^ 



The 82 members of the Chicago 
opera orchestra are said to be the 
highest paid group of oi>eratic mu- 
sicians. By the terms of the new 
contract the minimum weekly is 
$119 per week, with $5 extra for 
esKh practice session. The re- 
hearsal money will average close to 
$60 additional weekly. The Chicago 
scale is said to be $20 higher than 
New York. 



Marion Gering, Russian, who 
learned English in Milwaukee prior 
to migrating to thla end of the lake, 
is producing amateur theatricals for 
the local Arts Club. Mr. Gering has 
theories. His "living theatre" Is 
composed of 8 departments," 1 
technique of actlflg, 2 acoustics, 8 
light and color, 4 music, 6 scenic 
construction, S dramatic literature, 
7 producing, 8 composing the per- 
formance. Mr. Gering hopes to uni- 
fy the departments and give us 
real American drama as should be 
but ain't. 



Barry Couriers, author of "Apple- 
sauce," is reported devising a new 
piece to star Claiborne Foster, at 
present co-featured with Alan 
Dinehort in "Applesauce." 



A variation of Vice-President 
Dawes' Melody In A was given at 
the Sunday noon concert at the 
Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Craw- 
ford rendered it on the twin organs. 



The Chicago Training School of 
Methodist missionaries has taken 
up tha drama as a meant uof yropa- 



PACIFIC COAST 

Ix)s Angeles, March 31. 
Margaret Livingston, screen ac- 
tress, has inherited an estate of 
$60,000 from a grandmother who 
died recently in Salt Lake City. 

The trial of Al G. Barnes, circus 
owner. Indicted by the Federal 
Grand Jury on charges of defraud- 
ing the government In falsifying In- 
come tax returns, has been set for 
April 6. Barnes is at liberty on 
$30,000 bonds. 



Jake waa merely a prop to bolster 
up Temple's "front." " ' 



After IS months of separation 
Marie MosquinI, screen actress, and 
her husband, Roy A. Harlow, stock 
and bond man, have been reconciled 
Harlow dropped a divorco action 
which was pending In the courts, 
and In which he claimed his mother- 
in-law, Mrs. Mary MosquinI, had 
alienated the affections of his wife. 
Hartow was suing Mrs. MosquinI for 
$26,000 damages. 

William Tllden, 2d, national ten- 
nis champion, arrived in Los Ange- 
les recently and is seen often in the 
company of Marjorle Daw, screen 
actress. A report that they are en- 
gaged has crept into the papers, 
but Tllden denied it. Miss Daw is 
reported to have decided to "just 
let the rumor ride." 



Betty Rorlson, who sued Carl 
Westcott, the "millionaire cowboy," 
for $20,000 on the grounds that he 
had attacked her In an automobile, 
was awarded $5,000 damages by 
Judge Mahon. The judge in giving 
Judgment took occasion to causti- 
cally criticise girls who take Joy 
rides with chance acquaintances. 
Westcott was a former movie actor. 



Frances Grey, concert and opera 
singer, haa filed a suit against the 
Los Angeles Railway Corporation 
asking $25,000 damages. She sets 
forth that she was a passenger on a 
street car last December when it 
collided with an automobile and in- 
fiicted injuries to her which in-* 
cgpacltated her for a long period. 



Ronald Charles Colman, picture 
actor, is to pay his wife $600 a 
month, according to an arrange- 
ment entered Into In Judge Sum- 
merOeld's court. Mrs. Colman en- 
tered suit for separate maintenance, 
alleging that her husband deserted 
her In Italy. 



Lucille Ricksen, WAMPA8 "baby 
star," who died of tuberculosis, left 
an estate of $60,000, insurance pol- 
icy, and $10,000 personal property, 
according to letters of administra- 
tion for estate filed in Superior 
Court here by Samuel Erlcksen. Tha 
character of the personal property 
the youthful actress owned Is not 
given. Hesides the petitioner, the 
next of kin is a brother, Marshall 
Ericksen. 



Joe Delaciuz, picture actor. Uni- 
versal City, while visiting the 
downtown section of the city, was 
held up by bandits and robbed of 
$73. He was also beaten severely. 
This is regarded as a true yarn, 
with no p.a. aspect. 



Kid McCoy was sentenced to S8 
years In prison by Superior Court 
Judge Crail for shooting Mr. and 
Mrs. Sam Schapps and for assault 
with deadly weapon upon another 
person following the death of Mrs. 
Teresa Mors. For the Mors crime 
McCoy was given 10 years, which 
added" to his fresh sentence, makes 
48 years McCoy must serve. The 
sentences are to run concurrently. 
In the several counts McCoy was 
found guilty of the court Imposed 
minimum sentences. 



Harry Thomas (bccupatlon not 
given) was sentenced to 150 days In 
the workhouse on complaint of Jack 
^Varner (Warner Bros.), who charged 
him with having sent threatening 
letters to Warner and the actors on 
the Warner lot. 



West Coast Theatres, Inc., have 
awarded a contract to build a new 
theatre to Walter B. Warren. The 
new structure, which is to be located 
at Tenth Street and Western Ave- 
nue in Los Angeles, will be a struc- 
ture combining stores, apartments 
and a theatre. It will be a Class A 
building, nnd is to cost approxi- 
mately $260,000. 



Austin Temple, aspiring picture 
actor, was sentenced to 180 days in 
Jail by Police Judge Richardson on 
charges of failing to pay his bill for 
a luxurious suite of rooms In a lo- 
cal hotel Temple, seeking fame In 
the movies, wore the uniform of the 
Canadian air forces. His com- 
panion, Cecil Jake, also was given 
180 days, but the sentence was sus- 
pended- when it was sbowa that 



Harold Duncan, brother of the 
Duncan Sisters, and his wife, who 
were reported missing on the desert 
for more than a week, were located 
in an automobile camp at Fullerton, 
30 mHes from here. Duncan declared 
they were not lost, but were Just 
having a good time and forgot to 
write. The story smacks press 
agenty. 



BurgUrs got $3,000 worth of loot 
in the home of William Fairbanks 
(brother of Douglas), at Hollywood. 

Mrs. Cora Ella Caldwell has been 
granted a divorce from John Fred 
Caldwell, picture director, naming 
Muriel Reynolds Smith, known on 
the screen as Muriel Reynolds. 



Al G. Barnes, circus owner. In- 
dicted by the Federal Grand Jury 
for alleged falsification of Income 
tax returns, appeared before United 
States Commissioner Tumey here 
and f^ave bond to the amount of 
$30,000. Federal Judge James, be- 
fore whom the Indictment was re- 
turned, reduced the circus owner's 
bond from $50,000 to $30,000 on re- 
quest of U. S. Attorney McNabb. 
Barnes is accused of filing an In- 
come t.ix return for a 1921 Income 
of $4,406.62, whereas he Is alleged 
to have had an income of $42,911.27. 



WedAMday, April 1, IMS 



BURLESQUE 



■"^r 



VARIETY 



'5:: 



AL REEVES CEIS 

PINCHED BY 
> CHORINE 



Also His Soubret sieged 

to Have *'Beaten Up' 

MUdredHUl 



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K*'' 



WasblnKtotv March SI. 

Al Reaves flnistaed up hU bur- 
lesque season in his "home town" 
by beinsr pinched. Bebe Moatclalr, 
■oubret of Al's "Big Beauty" show, 
was also srrested. 

At the Thursday snatlnee, a chor- 
ine was suffering with a severe 
toothache. Mildred Hill, another 
chorlasb went to Reeves and asked 
him why he didn't let the suffering 
girl go back to the boteL Reeves 
countered with a question, asklns 
Mildred why the sirl. it sick, came 
to the theatie at all. Several in- 
terpretations can be put on this 
answer of Reeves but Miss Hill took 
it to mean that the girl hsd to work 
now she was there — toothache or 
no toothache. She Immediately let 
loose on Reeves, telling him Just 
what she thought of "slave drivers," 
etc. Reeves turned to Miss Mont- 
clair, it is 'said, and asked her if 
she was going to stand for him 
bein^ abused like that — Bebe said 
she wasn't — and the flght started. 

To make it good. Reeves, accord- 
ing to the house snanager, pushed 
the two fighting girls Into a dress- 
ing room and locked tite door. He 
stopped two, other chorines who 
tried to get into tlM room and 
end the affair. When the "smoke 
clear«d" and quiet reigned in the 
room, a cheek-up on the casualties 
found Miss HiU's face tooklng like 
a railroad map, with scratches and 
teeth marks stated to have been the 
result of Bebe Montclair biting her 
repeatedly when the Hill girl was 
down. Miss Hill alleged. 

The house manager was able to 
get the injured girl quieted and 
talked her Into wilting unUI Sat- 
urday night before swearing out 
warrants for the an«st of Reeves 
and the soubret. Saturday night 
the pinches were made and Reeves 
and the girl each deposited |S to 
guarantee their appearance In po- 
lice court. 

Inquiry at the theatre brought 
forth the statement that both 
Reeves and the Montclair girl left 
Washington Saturday night, bat 
that Miss Hill, the injured glri, 
whoifa, it was stated, p!.ysicians fear 
has been marked for life. Is remain- 
ing here and will bring a civil suit 
against the burlesque manager and 
the soubret. 



MOTVAL aOSMGS 



COLUMBIA'S aOSING DATES 



The ofllclal closing dates for the Columbia Burlesque circuit houses 
and shows have been set for April f to May SS. 

Some of the theatres will remain open after the official closing 
dates for summer runs. Among these are the Casino. Boston, re- 
opening April 20 with "Jimmy Cooper's Revue"; Olympic, Chicago, 
which takes on "Bringing Up Father," April 27; Gayety, Rochester, 
starting again May 4 with "Abie's Irish Rose"; Gayety. Boston, 
reopening April 27 with Barney Gerard's "Follies of the Day," and 
the Columbia. New York, reopening May 4 with Cain and Daven- 
port's "O. K." 

The list of closing dates follow: 

City. Theatre. Closing 1 Attraction. • 

New York Columbia April 25 "Happy Go Lucky" 

Brooklyn Casino May n "NJltiee'* 

F>aterson Orpheum May V "I-efs Go" 

Newark Miner's Kmpire May 21. . . "Happy Momenta" 

New York. . . Hurtig & Seamon. . May 2 "Nifties" 

Stamford Stamford April C "Silk Stocking Revue" 

Hotyoke Holyoke April 7 "Silk Stocking Revue" 

SprlngfleM . . .State April II . . ."Silk Stocking Revue" 

Providence..£mpire.' May2< "Let's Go- 
Boston .Casino April 18. . ."Happy Oo Lucky" 

Worcester. .. Grand April 25. . ."Stop and Oo" 

New London. Lyceum April 13. 

Mlddletown . . Grand April 14 . 

Merlden Poll's AprU 15 . 

Bridgeport.. .Lyric ....April IS. 

Bronr Miner's April 2S.. 

Brooklyn Empire Majr i(. .. 

I^lladelphia . Casino '. .May 9. . . . 

B?>tInr.ore Palace May 1(. . . 

Washington . .Gayety May 22 . . . 

Pittsburgh . . .Gayety May 30 . . . 

Wheeling Court April 21.. 

Steubenvllle. Victoria Aprll 22 . . 

Canton Grand Op. House. . .April 25. . 




Cleveland Columbia May 2 

Toledo Empire April 25 . . 

Columbus Lyceum April 4 . . . 

Dayton Lyric April II.. 

Cincinnati . . . Olympic April 26. . 

St. Louis Gayety April 11.. 

Kansas City . (3ayety March 28 . 

Omaha Gayety March 28. 

Chicago Olympic Ai>ril25.. 

Chicago Star & Garter May 2 

Detroit Gayety Ma>' 9 

Toronto Einvpire April 18 . . 

ruffalo Gayety May IC. . . 

Rochester. . . .Gayety 

Wat«ttown. . Avon , 

Utica Colonial April 25 . 

Mciitreal Gayety April 18. 

Portland Jefferson April 25 . 

Boston Gayety Apr:i2S. 



."Take a Look" 
."Take a Look" 
.•T^ke a Look • 
."Take a Look" 
.Take a Look' 
."Happy Mortents" 

•7—11" 
.••7—11" 

"7—11- 

."7—11" 

."Wins, Woman A Song" 

."Wine, Woman & Song" 

."Wine, Woman St Song" 

"•Wine. Woman tt Song" 
."Step This Way" 
."Step on It" 
."Step on It" ^: 

. "Breexy Times" - 
. "Jlmmle Cooper Revue" 
"Gerard's New Show' 

"Sliding Watson" 
."Step on It" 

"Step on It" 

"Step on It " 
.Harry Steppe 

"Step on It" 



FURTHER HEARING IN 
COLUMBIA-IRWDI SUTl'. 



. April 18 ... "Let's Go" 
. April 22 . . . "Let's Go" 



. "Lets Go" 
."Happy Moments" 
. "Happy Moments" 
."SUk Stocking Revue" 



BEST SHOW IN TOWN 

(COLUMBIA) 

PriBui DoaaSu Io«> d« VenU«r 

loceaue Carlty BeUnon t 

Sonbret Rose Bernard 

Prtnclval Mae Perclval 

isvaaito Ifr. Kilby 

Strmlfht George C. Mack 

Comedian Walter McManua 

Pastsre CMoedlas Fnmk Haiit«r 



Mutual tmrlesqne attractions and 
houses are beginning to close. Sam 
Howe's *T<ovemakers," closed Sat- 
urday, March 21, Scran ton; Al 
Reeves Show ck>sed March 21, 
Washington; "Cuddle Up" closes 
April 1. Boston; "Step Long" closes 
April 11, Cincinnati; "Stepping Out" 
closes April 11, Cleveland. 

Houses announcing closing dute 
are: Empress, Cincinnati, April 11, 
and Gayety. LouisviUe, Aprll 11. 



MUTUAL MEETING APBH 14 

Many Imirartant matters will 
come betere the meeting of the 
Board of Directors of the Mutual 
Burlesque Association, April 14, in 
the general offices. 

House and show franchises will 
b* rearranged with several Mutual 
houses eliminated and other sub- 
stituted. Several present producing 
franchises will not beu^newed with 
new producers to replace them. 

Offlcial reports will be made by 
President Herk and others. 



BURLESQUE SHOW CONDENSED 

The Jos. K. "yiratson Revue, con- 
densed version of Barney Gerard's 
"Not Show," will play the Sa >- 
lotsky A McGurk hoiisen us a 
vaudeville act. The east will num- 
ber 22, headed by Watson. 

The turn was Ixioked th/oukh the 
Keith-AIbee aRency and will play 
one week in the split week stands 
and two weeks in the full week 
houses. 



BrandeTI and Travers* "Best Show 
in Town," at the Columbia this week, 
is one of the l>est laughing shows on 
the wheel. The production Is up to 
standard. 

Frank Hunter Is featured as the 
principal manipulator of the laugh- 
ing gas, with Walter McManus an 
abto and capable assistant. They 
keep the tempo up and jiever fail to 
register In their comedy scenes, 
which run to hokum and lov comedy. 
A real dancing chorus, with bIx 
girls evidently of ballet schooling, 
snap th« numbers across for results 
always. The girls are a better than 
average looking lot and are prettily 
costumed throughout. 

The principal women, led by Inez 
de Verdler, prima, donna, all hold 
plenty. There Isn't a weak sister In 
the trio. Rose Bernard, in addition 
to 80ul>retting, turns in a couple of 
specialty dances, one a classical, that 
stamp her as an unusually versatile 
young woman. Rose can Jars and 
Charleston, and though her singing 
voice Is very piano, nobody cares 
when she begins to move. Curley 
Belmont, ingenue, lits in nicely, is 
youthful and attractive, and leads 
numbers smoothly. Mae Ptrclval 
plays the rol« of the truculent wife 
In a revival of the old vaudeville and 
burlesque bit, "Bibs & Bibs." In this 
bit PYank Hunter, as the browbeaten 
husband who turn.-*, and Mi.s.s de 
Verdier. as the female opposite, are 
splendid. The scene goes for a series 
of staccato wows. 

Another comedy scene that gonled 
them was the "balloon " business, in 
which Hunter stuffs the balloons 
down his pants. The bit was us»d 
in vaudeville by Hunter, where It 
was equally sureflre. Hunter does 
his wop character In the first set 
and blackface in the sorond, equally 
funny with each. McManus shines 
moat brilliantly in the second act, 
where 'he accounts for a good low- 
comedy specialty in "one," and is 
vers' funny as the sick man in the 
"quiet" hotel. 

The numbers, by Billy Baskette 
and stsged fry IJrandell, give evi- 
dence of-cfir.-ful staging. The girls 
are |;roup''d nrcttlly nnd the scenery 
• Iwavs an attractive bt»cKgro«n«l for 
numbei-s that really nt. One that 
stood out wris a "parade," titled 'My 
Lady's Purse." "Olrt-K.ishinoed Oirl" 
w.i" another. l)eiiig the cDntrast Idea. 

ponies 



dell and Travers, is entirely reminis- 
cent, but well "selected." The ex- 
ceptions are the illustrated anec- 
dotes, both of which lack finishes. 
McManus put his across with mug- 
ging and pantomime, aided by Miss 
de Vtrdier, but "Nothing But Lies," 
the cuckoo clock bit, didn't quite 
measure up. 

George C. Mack, in addition to ex- 
cellent foiling all the way, made a 
fair Job of a couple of character bits. 
Mack was at his best In the straight 
portions. Prince Roussci in a small- 
time piano accordion specialty was 
cleverly spotted and got by. The 
prince sells his specialty In a man- 
ner reminiscent of several of the big 
league accordionists, but lacks the 
Angering of the others. 

Lydia Harris, making a solo ap- 
pearance for three songs, stopped the 
show cold with her rendition of two 
pops and a ballad. Prank Hunter 
did likewise with his eccentric dance 
to Rousscl's saxophone accompani- 
ment, and Inex de V^rdler scored 
with a routine of songs. 

"The Best Show in Town" Is a 
good burlesque show from every 
angle. The producers have over- 
looked very few bets with the mate- 
rial at hand, and have assembled 
what should be the Ideal burlesque 
combination — loW comedy and pro- 
s<^uctlon. Con. 



Burlesque's Annual' 
Vode Invasion Now On 

The annual Invasion of vaude- 
ville by burlesque comedians and 
principals Is well under way with 
the following burlesque people 
booked for "showings" and time by 
the Keith- Albee Circuit: 

Joe Marks & Co.; Billy Foster; 
Billy Gilbert; Eddie Schubert; 
Frank X. SHk; Joe Wilton & Co.. 
and the colored portion of the 
Jimmy Cooper Revue whifh Is ten- 
tatively booked to or en nt «he New 
York Hippodrome. 



Charleston Dance Contents 
Replacing Amateur Nights 

Charleston danoe contests are 
fast displacing the regulation "op- 
portunity nights" in most of the 
l(>cal and out of town small timers. 

The gradual abolition of amateur 
nights will come as a sad blow to a 
number of agents who have been 
making a lucrative Income through 
handling these events, especially 
for the out-of-town houses, where 



A riite number. In which six ,, . „„„„,. _^.. ,.,^ »,.„«, t^r »,» t7i; 

Ti;.d-i s change in view, w.ns another. »»i« agents rece ved from »3r to $75 
Xhi book, by Kr.inlt Hunter, Bi-an- lf<>r this nightly feature. 



COLUMBIA CIBCUIT 

(April 1-13) 

Bathinfl Beauties — C New Lon- 
don; 7 Middleton; 8 Merlden; »-ll 
Lyric. Bridgeport; 13 Hurtlg & Sea- 
mon's. New York. 

Best Show* in Town — t Casino, 
Brooklyn; IS Orpheum, Paterson. 

Broadway by Night— 6 Kmpire, 
Newark; 13 Miner's Bronx, New 
York. 

Come Alona — * Empire, Toronto; 

13 Gayety. Buffalo. 
Fast Steppers — 6 Columbia, Cleve- 
land; IS Kmpire. Toledo. 

Follies of Day -6 llurtig & Sea- 
men's. New York: 13 Stamford; 

14 Holyoke; 15-18 Springfield. Mass. 
Golden Crooks— « Gayety. Pitts- 
burg; lS-14 Court. Wheeling: 15 
Steubenvllle; IC-U Grand O IL 
Canton. 

Go To It— 6 Miner's Bronx, New 
York; IS Casino, Brooklyn. 

Happy Go Lucky— C Jefferson, 
Portland; IS Gayety. Boston. 

Happy Moments — S-S Avon, 
Watertowjv; 9-11 Colonial, Utica: 
13 Gayety, Montreal. 

Hippity Hop — 6 Casino, Philadel- 
phia; 13 Palace^ Baltimore. 

Hollywood Follies—* Olympic. 
Cincinnati; IS Olympic. Chicago. 

Let's Qe— C Gayety. Buffalo; 13 
Gayety, Rochester. 

Marion, Dsva — 6 Star & Garter. 
Chicago; IS Gayety, Detroit. 

Monkey Shines — 8 Gayety, Bos- 
ton; IS Grand. Worcester. 

Nifties of 1924— C Columbia. New 
York; 13 Empire, Brooklyn. 

Peek a Boo — 6 Gayety. Montreal; 
13 Jefferson, Portland, Me. 

Record Breakers — 6 Elmplre, 
Brooklyn; 13 Casino. Philadelphia. 
Red Pepper Hewue — < Palace. 
Baltimore; 13 Gayety, Washington. 
Silk Stocking Revue — 6 Stamford; 
7 Holyoke; 8-11 Springfield. Mass.; 
13 Empire, Providence. 

Steppe, Harry— « Oayety, Detroit; 
13 E^mpire, Toronto. 

Step On It— 6 L O; IS Olympic, 
Cincinnati. 

Step This Way — 6-7 Court. 
Wheeling; 8 Steubenvine; »-ll 
Grand O H, Canton; IS Columbia, 
Cleveland. * 

Stop fknd Go — 6 Elmplre, Provi- 
dence; IS Casino. Boston. 

Taks .m Look— « Grand, Wor- 
cester; 13 New London; 14 Middle- 
town; 15 Merlden; 16-18 Lyric, 
Bridgeport. 

Talk of Town — 6 Orpheum, Pat- 
erson; IS Kmpire, Newark. 

Watson, Sliding Billy — 6 Olympic. 
Chicago; 13 Star A Garter. Chi- 
cago. V 

Willlsms. Mollis— 6 Oayety. Roch- 
ester: lS-16 Avon, Watertown; 16- 
18 Colonial. 

Wine, Woman and Song— 6 Gay- 
ety. Washington: IS Gayety, PitU- 
burgh. 

MUTUAL CIRCUIT 

Band Bok Revue — * Academy, 

Pittsburgh; 13 Miles-Royal, Akron. 

Bashful Babies — 6 Gayety, Scran- 
ton; IS Gayety, Wilkes-Barre. • 

Beauty Paraders — 6 Lyric, New- 
ark; 13 Gayety, Scrnnton. 

Bobbed Hair Bandits — 6 Oayety. 
Philadelphia; 13 Gayety, Baltimore. 

Cuddle Up — 6 Howard, Boston. 

Giggles — 6 Gayety, Baltimore; 13 
Mutual, Washington. 

Girls From Follies— 6 Gayety, 
Brooklyn; 18 Trocadero, Philadel- 
phia. 

Hello Jake Girls— National, Chi- 
cago; IS Cadillac, Detroit. 

Hurry Up — 6 Palace, Minneapo- 
lis; is Bmpres^ St. Paul. 

Kandy Kids — 6 Mutual Empress, 
Kansas City; 13 Garrlck. Des 
Moines. 

Koliy, Lew — 6 Broadway, Indian- 
apolis; 13 Oarrick, St. Louis. 

Kudling Kuties — 6 Prospect, New 
York; IS L. O. 

Laffin Thru— « Mutual, Washing- 
ton; IS Academy, Pittsburgh. 

Maids From Merrylsnd — 6 Gar- 
den, Buffalo; 13 Corinthian, Roch- 
ester. 

Make It Peppy— 8 Trocadero. 
Philadelphia; 13 Olympic, New 
York. 

Merry Maksrs- 6 Oayety, Louis- 
ville; 18 Broadway. Indianapolis. 

Miss New York, Jr.— « Geneva; 7 
Elmira; J-U Schenectady; IS How- 
ard, BoFtun. 

Moonlight Maids -G Empress, St. 
Paul; 1.1 ICmpress, Milwaukee. 

Naughty Nifties — « Empress, Mil- 
waukee: i3 National, Chicago. 

Red Hot— 8 Miles Royal. Akron; 
13 Kinpire, Cleveland. 

Round the Town — 6 Star, Brook- | 
lyji; IS Lyric, Newark. 

Smiles and Kisses — 6 Cadillac, 
D'irolt; IS Park, Erie. 

Snap It Up— < Olympic, New 
York; IS Star, Brooklyn. 

Speed Girls— « L O; IS Gayety. 
Brooklyn. 

Speedy Steppers — 6 Corinthian. 
Rochester; 13 Geneva; 14 Elmtra; 
16-18 Schenectady. 

Step Along — * Empress, Cincin- 
nati; 18 Gayety, T,ouIsvllle. 

•tap Lively Girls — < Gayety. 
Wllkes-Barro; IS AUentown; 14 
Sunbury; LI Willlamsport; 16 Lan- 
caster; 17-18 Reading, Pa. 

Stepping Out — 6 Kmpire. Cleve- 
land; IS Broadway, Indianapolis. 

Stolen Sweets — 8 Oarrick, St. 
Louis; 13 Mutual, Kansas City. 

Whizz Bang Babies — 6 Carrtck. 
Des Moines; IS Palace, MInnenpo- 



■i. 



Appellate Division Rules Gus 

Hill on Stand in Upholding 

Plaintiff's Contention 



4 



The Columbia Amusement Co. 
must stand further examination 
through Gus Hill, one of its direc- 
tors, in the 1106.000 damage suit by 
Fred Irwin, according to the Ap- 
pellate Division's ruling Friday. 
The Columbia Amusmeot Co. sought 
to eliminate such dei>oeitlon on the 
theory that already J. Herbert 
Mack. Its president, and Sam 
Scrlbner. its secretary and general 
manager, had been examined befora 
trial already and at length. 

Irwin asks $100,000 for k>as of hta 
franchise through failure to renew 
and has been examining the Colum- 
bia's officers as part of his prose-, 
cution. 

He sUtea that both Mack an4 
Scrlbner couldn't remember certain 
things sufficiently and deams HllTs 
testimony esaenttaL 



Combined Shows for 
One Week as Experiment 

A novel combinatioa et borlaMiue 
shows win be mad« during th« week 
of April 11 at Uurtic and SeaoMn'a, 
where Rube Bemsteio'a "Bathtnc 
BeauUes" U slatted. Instead of Iha 
entire show only the first act of 
"Beauties'* will b« given. Th« aea- 
ond net wlU be that oC the Jack^ 
Cooper Rsvne. 

The route of the Cooper Revue 
calls tor a lay-off Bastar week, prior 
to the show opanlns In Boston for 
what is termed n cummer run. It 
was decided to combine the show 
with the Bernstein outfit as a bus- 
iness builder. If the stunt proven 
practical It may be applied In other 
lay-oft InataacM, whara producen 
are wining to take a chaaea. 



Burlesque Engagements 

Helen Ctirtls. now wltk "Town 
Scandals," will reunite with her 
former partner, Arline Melvln, next 
season. Both barn bean booked 
by Milt Scbustar with Bart Smith's 
Show. 

George Teeters and wife and 
Olck Richards and wife, "London 
Gayety Girls." 



SinOCEK SHOW ACTS 

Cain A Davcnport'a "O. K." i#lll 
be augmented for the summer run 
at the Columbia, with several fee- 
turea. The "Eight London High 
Steppers," ballet: acrobatic turn, 
"Three Golfers"; George MoClennon. 
clarinetist, have been signed. 

The Columbia will be thoroughly 
renovated, redecorated and cleaned 
when the house closes April 26 to 
be In readiness for the summer run. 



THATER SieiS TEAM 

Viola Spaeth snd JImmla Walters 
(Spaeth and Walters) have signed 
with Nestor Thayer for next sea- 
son. Miss Spaeth to be the sou- 
brettc and Walters the straiglit 
man with Thayer's "Speedy 8tep- 
pera" 

The team la with the "Maids 
From Merryland" Company at pres- 
ent. 



MHWAUKSE STOCK 

Mllwaukan. Knreh Sl. 

The Mutual circuit eloaaa its sea- 
son at the Empreaa, April 18, and 
on the following day, Frank Cna- 
minga' Cleveland stock open* for 
the sumaner. ' 

Danny DeMar and BUUe BaU«* 
head the C'ummings show. 



LEW ROSE'S STOCK 

New Orleans, March 81. 

Lew Roue, former burlesque stock 
promoter, is going to have a stocU 
company at the Oauphine. 

Ro5e is said to have uufflcient 
backing to put the burlesque pro- 
ject over or al least give It a 
thorough trial. 



Dane's Open All Summer 

St. LouU, March 81. 
Oscar Dane's Liberty Music Hall 
Is to keep open this summer with 
Its "Liberty Maids" musical comedy 
stock, with pictures sn added fea- 
ture. 

One hill weekly Is given, the 
change bei/ig made Sunday. 



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VARIETY 



EDITORIAL 



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1(4 WMt 4«tta BtrMt Naw York ClU 



THE GUniyS ACCOMPUSHMENTS 



BUBBCBIPTfONi 

▲aaoal 91 roraica 

•iMCia Capias 



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Vol. LXXVUI 



No. 7 



IM Waat Mtb 



•TATBlfKNT OF THB OWNERSHIP, 

MANAOBMBNT, CIKCULATION, BTC. 

REQIIIRBU BY TUB ACT OF CON- 

ORBSe, OF AU0UST 24, 1912, 
Of Wlctr, pablUbad waakly at Naw Tnk. 
M. T., for April 1, 192a. 

8Uta«f Kaw Tvk. Orantjr c€ Naw Taak. 
aa.: 

Bafora mc * NoUiry Publlo ID and for 
tba Stata and CoonUr aforaaald, paraonally 
kppaarad Btimi ailvamaa. who. kavlttc baas 
duly awora. Mcordins to law. depoa a a aad 
■aya that ha to tba adltor of Varlaty. aad 
that tha foHawl^ im, to tha baat a< hla 
knowladsa and baltaf, a tm* atatamant of 
tha •wnarahlp. UMnagaaMat. ate., of tha 
afaraaa.d pohUcatloB for tha data ahown In 
tha ahov* eaptlon, nqalrcd by tha Act «f 
Aa«aat M. 1912, ambodlad la Baetlon 441. 
Poatal LAwa and Raculatlona, prlotad ea 
tha rayaraa of thta form, to wit: 

1. That tha namca and addrtaaea of tha 
patkitober. editor, managlnt adltor. and 
boalaaaa manacar, ara: 
rabUahat^Varlaty, Inc.. IM Wcat ddth 

atraat. Naw York city. 
Bdltor— Blaia SUTanaan, 

atraat. Naw York etty. 
Maaaglac Bditor^Nona. 
Bwalaaaa Manacar— Nona. 

X That tha awnara ara: Variety, taa., 
Ift4 Waat 4<lth atraat. Naw York city. Slma 
■UTarmaa, IM Waat 4«th atraat, Naw Yaifc 
•Ity. Wdaay auaanaaa. IM Waat ddtt 
atraat. Naw York city. 

a. That tha kaowa boptSholdara. »ort- 
gagaaa aad othar aacarlty boldera owaiaa 
ar holdlaa 1 par ecat. or awr* of tatal 
•Mooat at booda. 
itlaa, arai Noaa. 

4. That Vf two Mragraphs nazt abov^ 
■iTlnc tha aamaa of u>a owaara. atockhoM- 
ara aad aacartty holder^ if aay. coata l a 
BOt ealf tha U«t ct atoakboldari aad aaear- 
ity holdara aa th«y appaar ap«D tba booka 
of tha edmaany, bat alao, la caaca wbara 
tha atookholdar or aaoanty holder appaaaa 
mpoB tha hooka of tha eontsany aa traataa 
ar la aar othar fldwdary'ralaUoB. tha aaaia 
*( tha paraaa or oorporathm for whom aoeb 
traatoo ia acttac la alvaa, alao that tha 
aatd two flaraarapha eoatala atataoMau 
aaabnMlBc alBaat'a fall kafwledga aad ba- 
ltaf aa ta tba elwanaaianoaa aad eondltiona 
■Bdar which atoAaoldara aad aaearlty hald- 
ara wha Aa aot appaar apoa tha booka of 
tha ooia aa a y -mm-. Uuat aaa , hald atock aad 
aaearttMi la a aaptMlur othar thaa that af 
a baaa Ada owbmt; aad- thia aflaat haa ao 
ta hall*** awt aay othar paraoa. 



In two weeks the Theatre Guild opena Its Qnttd Hoaae on 12nd atreet. a 
bouse built by subseripUons of playgpera Interested enough to oversub- 
acribe largely a l&OO.OOO bond issue which pays • percent and matures 
in 1948 at 115. Besides the Guild House, the Guild groop haa plays now 
running at the Booth ("The Guardsman"), the Klaw (•They Knew What 
They Wanted"), and the Gorrlck. »>.*'. . ^». • ,. « i-: itr rt :<••; 

- ,-.- •■ J .•■■•, s* '1' ' ■ 

Seven years ago this organization was a Uttle Theatre group, known 
as the Washington Square Players. They had a few aubacrlbers and 
ambition was their biggest asset. Today their subscription^ books hold 
14,000 namea and are closed tight for sometime, for the potent reason 
the Guild, with Us two i>ermanent theatres, cannot maintain a six weeks' 
subscription season and keep to its six-a-year producing schedule. 



INSIDE STUFF 



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naortcaaa* or atbar aaaar* 



During its professional existence, the Guild has produced 37 plays, 
many being done purely as artistic propositions with no hope o( a 
financial return while others were also produced from artistic reasons 
primarily but have achieved definite Ananclal success. There are rea- 
sons, of tourse, why the Guild can produce cheaply. Its saUrles are 
not large and many of Its people work for Mltle or nothing. But even 
had It been producing in competition with the commercial theatre and 
under commercial methods, 14 of their shows would have been, and are, 
rated as hits. And 14 hits out of 87 plays is a record far above the 
average. •,..-' 

The hits of the Guild ' have been "John Ferguson," "Jail* CHfegg," 
'Heartbreak House," "Mr. Pim Passes By." "Llllom," "Ambush." "He 
Who Gets Slapped," "R. U. R," "Peer Oynt," "The JJevU's Disciple," 
"Saint Joan," "Fata Morgana." "The Guardsman" and "They Knew What 
They Wanted," the latter pair being current demand smashes. "Uliom," 
"He Who Gets Slapped," "Peer Gynt," "The Devil's DlscJpIe," "Saint 
Joan" and "Fata Morgana" were taken to the road, while "The Guards- 
man" and "They Knew What They Wanted" are slated for next season. 



The Guild's record Is remarkable and unprecedented In Amefic^. 



aaaoatatloa or eeiporatloa haa aay lataraat, 
dlraet «r ladlraet. la tha aald atoefc, ttoada 
or othar aacarttlaa thaa aa ao stated fey 
hlin. 

0. That tha avaraca atunber of coplak 
•f aaea laau* aC tbta yubllcatloa aald «r 
diatrlinitad. Uireach -the a*aUa «r other* 
wtaa. to paid su^aerlb^wa da^f tha sis 
■oatha prabailtm the- data ahowa abora 
la ...... (This laftnaatloB la raqaliad 

Jnat daily pahllcatlena aaly.l 

Blma Blhrannaa, 
Bdltor. 

■wora la aad SBbaeilhad bafora bm thto 
m* day of March/l^. 

ISaal] Nathaa Newman, 

Notaiy PabUe. 

(My oaagimlartoa azplraa Maroh M, KM.) 



HOTES 

With tha strike or lockout con- 
tinuing in tha mining centres ef 
B^astern Canada, business at the 
theatres has dropped to practically 
nothing in some instances. Men, 
women and children are starving, 
without sufficient clothing and fuel. 
The coal operators are evidently 
trying to starve the miners Into 
■ubmlsslon, and are preparing far 
a long struggle. The Canadian and 
Provincial Governments have re- 
fused aid. 



"mi YORKERS" AND VARIETY'S CORRESMNDENTS 

This is not a serious matter but It frequently has proven irritating, 
perhaps as much to Variety's New York stag as to thoae "New York- 
era" who when away from New York appear to aastime Importance that 
is not truly theirs. 



Thase New Yorktre in New Twk are Just New Yorkers. Iiocated out 
of town or temporarily on a trip, they j«came "New Yorkers." Meeting 
Varlety'l corresi>ondents, they seem to take an littitude, according to 
confidential reports to this office, that Is not justified. When Variety's 
correspondent or representative out of town pays no attention to them, 
they enjoy threatening they WHl "tell or wire so and so in the New York 

office." , " .'.:,,ii-. ''■■"'!« fe, ■ <•''«»■ -i \■■■.•■■:>^^/■< 

^8o and 8o in the New York office," whoever h« may be, is with 
Variety's correspondents, wherever they may be. representing us In any 
city or at any of Variety's branch offloes. And as aH of the ^branch offices 
have been so advtfced. this little intimation may gp for tha correspondents 
elsewhere who have not been informed. Whenever "the New York office" 
or anyone in }t is mentioned, that is tha hunk aa |ar. •• we.are Qpn- 
ccmed. It doean!t go. 



Variat/a rapraaantatSve in charge at any ' l>ranch office la ' atipreme 
there as far aa we are concerned. He's oli the ground. "The New York 
office" has never yet interfered, and doesn't Intend to — ^ft stands tot 
whatever its representatives or correi^txondenta write or do on Ixihalf of 
Variety. " / 



Which may suggest to the blg-h«ads, when outside of N.«w Tork. .that 
they take a tumble to themselves. 



Mrs. Oliver Morose* and her 
four-weeks-old daughter have left 
the Women's Hospital for tlie 
Morosco home. Mrs. Morosco was 
criUcally 111 4fter the birth of the 
Infant 

Mother and child are now do- 
ing well and the producer-father is 
more than proud of his latest pro- 
duction. 

Charles T. Kindt, former head of 
the Chamberlain, Kindt and Com- 
pany, at one time controlling a cir- 
cuit of 40 theatres devoted to road 
shows throughout the middle west, 
has permanently retired from the 
ahow business and will make his 
home in Davenport, la. 



15 YEARS AGO 



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Harry Houdlni (In 1010) took the aviation record for Australia, fly- 
ing his own plane for six miles at Melbourne. The handcuff king was 
playing the Rickards time on that continent. 



London talk was about Sir Oswald Stoll's proposed Invasion of Ameri- 
can vaudeville. 



Slgmund Lubin retlzed from his TaudeviUe-picture houses in Philly 
and Felix Isman -took his place, liubin at the time was introducing the 
oomblnation policy of vaudeville and pictures, which at present pre- 
dominates in tha ahow world. 



Florence Lawrence and King Baggott, picture stars with the old Imp 
company, were "circuslng" it about the country and making personal 
appearances. At this time, the personal appearance was new and ax- 
cited much comment, drawing; money.. -. > . y 

Freeman Bernstein was even now graduated and getting publicity in 
Variety. Hts IK years ago scheme was one for hot weather — the Idea 
of getting Doc Cook to give a talk about tha North Pole and then dare 
anybody to prove ^e didn't discover it. 



Charies A. Newnall, of Boston, is 
to erect a large picture theatre at 
Cambridge, Mass., opposite the yard 
of Harvard University. 



Tha Alhambra, New York, now a 
split week pop policy house, has 
beooma the New York clearing house 
for Wastem acta "showing." 



8afnual Blaka opens his new 
Floral Park Theatre, Jamaica, in 
April. It will play a straight pic- 
ture policy. 



Clara Kimball Young has ac- 
cepted a new dramatic act from 
Qena Conrad, ontitled "Vengeance." 



^ -• ■ •- * . ., . ■» . I . , 

Mualeal lalba '^Ave displaced 

▼audaviUe at the Park, Brooklyn, 

K. y. 



Brlndamoui'. handcuff expert, was doing some Houdini opposition In 
Norfolk, Va. Brindamour was jumping from high buildings into fire 
nets, releasing his cuffs on the way down, diving into the harl>or and 
allowing himself to be tied on a railroad track with a train in the dis- 
tance — freeing himself before the locomotive got too close for comfort. 



"The Gang," that crowd which hung around Hammerstein's at 42nd 
street and Broadway, was having its troubles. William Horn had gone 
on as the new doorkeeper, with a natty uniform, hard look, brasa but- 
tons and the rest of it. As a result, "the gang" wasn't slipping in so fre- 
quently. 



The new circus had just opened. BMffie, then the 'boy critic of the 
sheet, wrote his review saying that aa usual, it was better than last 
year's. He spelled "Pants" as "pance" and mentioned something about a 
midget woman being "the littlest I ever saw, she was much littler than 
any at the Hippodrome. They were selling pictures of her and I got one." 



"Buffalo Bill" had patched up the differences of long standing with 
his wife. Col. Cody left his show for a week to go out west for the 
reconciliation. Which had been arranged by his nephew, Cody Boals, a 
lad in his teens. The "Two Bills" show (Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill), 
was following the Barnum and Bailey show into Madison Square Gar- 
den, these two outfits at the time being the peak of clrcusdom. 



It remained for a vaudeville actor to top all of the salacious and cen« 
sored lines of the metropolitan plays. While playing an engagement at 
the Orphean, Dea Moines. Ia., last we<k, the thesptan pulled the fol. 
lowing bon mot which was Immediately ordered out by aii irata house 
manager who nearly sprained an ankle getting back stoge with the 
scissors. 

In announcing a comedy song title, the comic quoth thualy:- "My next 
song will be, 'He Kissed Her Up the River and Then Paddled Her Back'.** 



The New York "Mirror," tabloid, morning dally, has started a series of 
"exposes" of the supper clubs. The stories are harmleas reports of the 
uaual nlsht club doings, although the "Mlrroi" started off with a Scare- 
head as the front page lead story, in cohnectlon with the El Fey Club. 

U. 8. Attorney Buckner's name mentioned in the series leads to the '. 
surmise that the 14 places he first "got after" will be covered in turn. ■ 
The El Fey and the Piping Rock are among the proposed pad lock ees, 
although the latter. Monday night, agreed to close up for a moffth and ' 
accept voluntary chastisement as evidence of their good faith. Houcrain's, 
on Sixth avenue, also closes for one month April 1 on similar conditions. ' 

The Piping Rock management, through ita counsel. Issued a statement 
denying its direct guilt in violating the Prohibition Act but opining that 
some waiter might have Implicated the place by private bootleg traffic. • 

.Just how some of the cafes operate in supplying their kitchen de- ^ 
mands was repealed one evening; last week. 

A Variety man was In an Italian restaurant dlreotly'opposlt« a supper 
club. An employee from the cafe came Into the spaghetti house re- 
questing two orders of spumoni be delivered immediately to the cafe'a 
kitchen. 

Tlie cabaret attache t>aid for the spumoni at regular meml rates and 
one wondered how much extra the tariff would be to the cafe patron 
when It finally reached there. 



A prospectus of the proposed theatrea to be erected by, BIng and 
Bing, builders, on the block bounded by Sixth aad Seventh avenues and 
60th and Blst streets. Is circulating theatrical offlcea of the town. 

The four theatres in the block will have, according to the dope sheet, 
respective seating capacities of 1,119, 1,121. 1,400 and 1,650. 

An aftermath of the Harry Relchenbach distribution of a circular 
against the T. P. R. O. A. was in the meeting of that organization March 
20. At that time a woman member of the organization, a circus press 
agent, attempted to bring the matter to the fioor, but Wella Hawks, 
president and presiding, refused to allow It to be discussed, indicating 
that Reichenbach's attack on the organisation was to be ignored. 

Variety last week published the circular put out by Reicheptoach and 
rt was said that at the T, P. B. O. A. meeting some of the eifttoUrs had 
been sent in for an attenl^ed distribution, but this was foiled. 

A varltfty comedian who haa risen to Broadway heights is "an inveterate 
but eauUous gambler. Playing poker he limits his tosses to $50 at any 
time and in betting on tha horses his top Is |l per race. 

Flndhfig the low net in a New York poolroom was tfee one dollar, 
the comedian on his no-matlnee daya nu^^bf found there, joking wiHi 
the bunch and slipping over the single caser on each event. He proposed 
the other afternoon to the poolroom that; hi« ninimifti bet be reduced 
to 60 sents a race but the room refused. 

Asked why he bung out in the poolroom and played the ponies at |1 
per, the comedian replied he had fottnd |i tha ehaapest way to kill Ume. 

Steve Clow, publisher of the fwmer "Broadway Brevities," la In the 
federal prison at Atlanta, serving his sentence of six years for fraudulent 
use of tha U. S. malls, or he will go there. Throuifh good behavior Clow's 
sentence will be reduced automatically 84 days of each year served. It 
Is the belief, however. In the Square that before the publisher will have 
spent a great deal of time in confinement, a petition will be circulated 
to aid In his release. 

Clow remained in the Tombs for several ^eeks pending an api>eal ha 
expected to be made. It ia said he was persuaded to believe an appeal 
would be fruitless and with bail of 116.000 difficult to obUln. he con- 
cluded to go to Atlanta, to have the Ume spent ha jail count on hia 
sentence. Toward the finish of his stay In tba. Tombs, Clow is reported 
to have refused to see any visitors. 

It is denied by those very few who stiU admit friendship for Clow that 
he ever had any idea of "squealing" as waa rtimored. There was nothing 
for Clow to "squeal" about, his friends aay, excepting the niggardly ' 
treatment extended to him by several people In Times square who nsed ! 
Clow and his magazine for their own ends aa Is very well known. Thoa* .! 
are the ones who "walked out" on him. 1 

It may be a lesson to all writers of fly stuff in New York, especlaUy j 
columnists and monthlies, to lay off that bunch of writing degenerates I 
who want to anonymously use a paper's columns to vent their spleen > 
or knowledge on "inside stuff" about opier people, or for- other purposSk -'i 
and to permit the publisher to be shot aacainst the wall, alone, frlendles* i^.' 
when the time arrives, aa it must with all of that sort of periodicals. 

Bookers of independent vaudeville houses are covering shows with 
greater regularity than before and are no longer taking the word of 
agents as an okay on acts unknown to their office or themselves. 

The new arrangement mayx provide additional expense and take up 
time, but the bookers claim to have been driven to it through having 
been fooled tod mucn on agents' reports. ' ?< 

Heretofore, when an act offered was unknown to the booker or the • 
agent, it was passed up tmtn the hoc er could see it some place at a 
showing or could get a favorable lepf : from some one who had played ^ 
the act. .. -— .., 

A recent separation between a vaudeville couple who have long ap- 
peared as a team (and are still app^iaring) will greatly surprise acquaint- 
ances of both if it becomes public. The wife is said to have brought 
about the separation, pleading neglect as her reason, although the report 
claims that Is but a small portion of the real reason. 



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Three accidents marred the Barnum opening at the Garden. One of the 
Two Adacs, aerlallsts, missed and fell, while Cadona also missed and 



Ethel MacDonough. who started her stage career as a drummer ("the 
Slr\ on the drums"), has reverted to the drummer racket, but of a 
dlffe|-ent kind. Faced with a two months' lay-off, she started on road 
recently representing a wholesale women's hat concern and has been so 
successful she Is thinking Cf drtunming trade in the big cities for the 
next year or two. Miss MacDonough says trouping with a company 
w6uld not mean much to her, now that she gets a kick out of selling a 
big bill of goods. ■* 

carried his net to the ground with him In the fall. Walter MoCnnn w.ts 
injured by a kick in the face from a horse. 



J. A. Berst, the former head of Pathe, who last week announced hla 
return to producing, was having bis trouble with the newly organized 
Pathe Freres in America. The French, firm had been In hot water ever 
since Its Inception here and the Patents Company wanted to drop them 
from their ranks. But Berst was reorganizing matters to stick. 



Wednesday. April 1, IMff 



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LEGITIMATE 



VARIETY 



EOOO WEEKLY AN& MAURICE 
TURNED DOWN BY MARIE SAXON 



;fpiiA •<* 



"Engp^^td to Be Married** Reafon Enough, Said Mim 
Saxon — Maurice Horrified Over Rejection — But 
Danced with Him Out of Curiotitjr 



On* of tboae inalde atoriMi which 

th« public may doubt and show 

\ people win find hard to awallow — 

,» groat presa agent story, by tha 

^' way. Inexpressibly beyond the ones 

whlqb tb* space-hunRry publicity 

men Invent or force — took place SO 

yards from Broadway a few days 

•CO. And nobody published it. 

Whe«(- Maurice, most tamous of 
living male exhibition dancers, lost 
Leonore Hughes the newspapers of 
the world carried the remarkable 
tale of his breakdown in tears. 
Then followed exciting speculation: 
Who would be the next? 

Florence Walton, Joan Sawyer, 
Leonore Hughes 1 BCaurice had made 
of eacli, when she was obscure and 
unknown, a star. A atar not only 
In New York, but In Paris, London, 
Deauville^-whcrever there is cham- 
pagne, wherever there is music) 
wherever there is wealth to patron- 
ise or discrimination to Judge. Who, 
then, would be the next hicky girl 
to be as good as nsade by the 



had or had dreamed of setting — 
his dancing IdeaL 

Her name was Maris Saxon, a 
youjigster in her third New York 
production, daughter of Pauline 
Saxon, the vaudeville comedienne. 

Maurice^ flew backstage. He 
made known to the girl that be — 
Maurice — Maurice, the maker of 
stars — had selected her. Fortune, 
fame, probably a mlliionalre in time 
(the others were lucky in the lime- 
light of his effulgence) — all out of 
the sky to her. 

Miss Saxon smiled — graciously 
enough — but she shook her head. 
She thanked him. But it was quite 
out of the question. 

Maurice persisted. Her reason 
was nonsense, he said. Would she 
dance with him on a floor with an 
orchestra? He wanted to know If 
she could do the ballroom stuff as 
well as he believed from what he 
had seen of her dancing in the i>er- 
formance. 




MARIE SAXON 

*MY IDEAL, PERFECT DANCE R.^-^Mmricm 



wisard hand of Maurice laid on her 
•lender shoulders? 

Thous^ds of telephone calls, 
personal visits, telegrams, letters, 
smothered Maurice. In a week he 
lookejl over 3,000 would-be partnera 
From all walks of life they came — 
society, the stage, the cafes, the 
tenement houses. 

Wearied, Worried, harried, Mau- 
rice ran away from it all. In one 
week he had to sail to take up con- 
tracts abroad. None of the 3,000 
had shown anything. Maurlfe's 
partner must be inspired. So, dls- 
courfege<l. sick at heart, he bought 
a ticket for a show — at ranOmnv 

His Dancing Ideal 

The -il.ow chanced to bo "My 
Girl," at the Vanderbllt. Maurice 
raised hla tired eyes. What was 
that— what ■was he seeinj,''^ He 
leaned forward: he Ba8i>ed. Thero, 
dancing beforjc him was a wU:*Mvy. 
beautiful young girl, "io her he saw 
not only a pucceasor to the three 
he had lost, the solution of his pres- 
ent desperate problem, but some- 
thing beyon.l anything he had ever 



Miss Saxon was curious, too, as 
to Maurice's opinion, whatever' tt 
might be, of her dancing on stags 
and floor. She assented. 

The next afternoon the tentative 
ballroom dancing team of Maurice 
and Saxon danced to the ballroom 
orchestra music oo th^ Ofor ot the 
Udo-Venice. , . 

Offered to Split Salary 

Then Maurice really raved. He 
offered to split his salary of $4,000 
weekly with Miss Saxon and to 
furnish all of her clothes for 
dancing — to make any other co«- 
cosslons she might request. 

She told hlip again, and simply, 
that she was in, love; engaged; to 
be married this summer. 

Maurice frothed. Marriage — bah! 
What had this to do with Inter- 
national fame In the art of danoinK 
—with art Itself? And |?.000 week- 
ly — or more — besides the glory and 
the prestige? She still shook her 
head. 

Maurice almost fainted. What? 
How? Why? 

Maiiiice later selected Barbara 



The Stadent Nnisaiice 



CoUaglat* nndsrcraduataa. 
for Ions oa« of tha trials and 
trfbolationa at th« alsht clults 
unto to th* aKtont tk« 9miim 
can think of a thouaanc? rasero 
Tttlcna whoa they s«e 'am 
coming ar« alowly but ac anra- 
ly eamlBf tb* Ul-wlU aC tha 
tbaatr* mawicaaiaota. 

Invariably aalactiiuc "girl 
showa~ mm thair aouro* of an- 
tertatnmant. on* group of M 
last weak wa« tha causa of ra- 
fOnda from nalchhorlng and 
rear location jtatrona of a our> 
rant musical. Tha trend of tha 
box ofllce plaints wa4 tlut th« 
performanoa waa either In- 
audible or utterly uneojoyabla 
due to tha ooostant tumult 
staged by tha studepta mm op- 
I>oaitioa to tha show. 

Tha threa-soora whlt^ and 
stiff shirt fronts failed to stand 
off the refnds ao far as tha 
management .was concerned. 

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3 COMPOSERS 

FOR PICTURE 

HOUSES 



Friml, - Romberg and 
Gershwin Submitted — 
All or None -^ ' 



Thro* Hght apam eompoaars are 
belns offered ta the picture the- 
atres, Rudolph Frlml. Sigmund 
Rombecr and Charles Oerahwin. 
The trio are tho (orekaoat ot the 
ooinposera 9t Ihe light opera statre 
in America, tho only fourth mem- 
bar that might he Included being 
Jerome Kam.' Thof have to their 
credit posalbtr tha graateat num- 
ber of hits la musical oomedy that 
have beeja. turnod >nit la the hurt 
three or four years. 

The plan under which they are 
being offered te the picture houses 
is that a contract for all three must 
be signed, although they appear In- 
dlvidaalty. one erery other week, m 
connection with a program of their 
own compoaltlona. This glras the 
house managements a chance to 
utilise as presentatlong tho atace 
pictures of some oC their biggest 
numbers. 

The salary asked Is not being 
openly quoted hy the scents offer- 
ing them. 



CoDege Boys' Show 
Hissed Hen Frok 



Syraeose^ N. T., Kar. tl. 

For tho first ttano la years. 
there was nary aa egg tossed 
at the aiBual musical comedy 
production. "Tambourlno and 
Bones" (Syracuse UnlTerslty). 
at the WIetlac Friday and 
Saturday. Tho production this 
year had aa aU-maJo east 
Dorlac the Easter raeatloa 
period tt win tonr through 
Pennsylvania. Parts of the 
show were broadcast fk-om 
WFBIi hero last week. ^ 



Bennett, daughter of Richard Ben- 
nett, and Is with her now toi 
Switzerland. But before he sailed, 
though he was condoled somewhat, 
he said: 

A Perfect Dancer 

"Out of the whole world I picked 
her, that Saxon child, that love.y, 
gorgeous young creature, that per- 
fect dancer. With me she oeuld 
have danced on top of the world. 
I offered her everything— a salary 
few stars can earn, and all the reel 
that goes with having her name 
and work linked with mine. But 
she was in love. Isn't It l:;credlble? 
Isn't It preposterous?" 

Perhaps It is. 

Hut— It is all true! 

So true that one of the largest 
syndicates is sending out a page on 
"The girl who turned down Maurice 
fdr love" for the Sunday magazines 
of the dalliew. It will reach 15,000,- 
000 readers. 



?ERSONAL SERVICE CORFriS 
DISALLOWED BY TAX BOARD 



Decision Against Clients of Jos. P. Bickerton — Same 
Decision Against Ames — Producers Believed 
Tbey Would Receive Verdict 



JOLSON'S $10,000 
WEEKLY REST 



Leaving for Coast by Boat 

— Harry Wardell Along 

for Laughs 



Al Jolson and party are due to 
leave tomorrow (Thursday) for the 
coast on the "Manchuria," a 16-day 
trip via the Panama Canal. He will 
bo accompanied by Mrs. Jolson. 
Harry Wardell and a chauffeur, the 
car also being aboard. 

Warden's presence is for laughs, 
principally. Al understands War- 
dell's language, which is a lingo 
foreign to the uninitiated and Harry 
is hep to Jolson's. The pair have 
been cronies for years. 

After a consultation of specialists 
the mammy star was ordered to re- 
tire for a time or resign himself to 
vocal collapse. His rest is costing 
Jolson personally $10,000 weekly. 



MORE CONTESTANTS FOR 
THE CRABTREE MILLIONS 



Long Court Battle in SiQht^ 

One Claimant Alleges to Be 

Actressr Daughter 



Boston, March tl. 

Numerous additional claimants 
for a share in the millions left by 
Liotta Crabtree have put In an ap- 
pearance, one, Ida Manning Blank- 
enberg, of Tulsa, Okla., even claim- 
ing to be a daughter of the de- 
ceased woman. 

Another claimant, Charlotta Cock- 
bum, ArlBODa,jilleges she Is a niece 
of Miss Crabtree. Two others, Char- 
lotte M. Crabtree, 1741 .Topping 
avenue. New York city, and Oeorge 
Crabtree, Civil War veteran and in- 
mate of tha Chelsea, Mass., Soldiers' 
Home, claim to be first cousins of 
the famous actress. Four Arkansas 
residents also claim to be cousins. 

The battle for the 16,000,000 estate 
promises to become bitter and drag 
along in a long court flght. Pre- 
viously there were only 49 contest- 
ants >of tha Crabtree wllL 

m/s. Blankenbergr bases her 
claims uppn the following: Liotta 
Crabtree was married to Oeorge 
Manning in Lancashire, England, 
Dee. ti, 1877, she alleges, and the 
following November gave birth to a 
daughter, herself. Her counsel, W. 
EL Norvell, of Tulsa, clalhis that he 
has obtained sufficient evidence to 
prove that Mra. Blankanberg *s 
really next of kin to the deceased 
actress. 



MINIMUM BOX OFFICE SALE 



Soma Parformanoea of "Complex** 
Had No Window Sale 



It is reported that not one seat 
was sold at the boxofflce of the 
Princess for soma performances of 
"The Complex" last week. The 
agencies sold as high as tO tickets 
for a few performances, through 
the connections of the producer and 
the author, an expert on psycho- 
analysis, while the balance of the 
sale was entirely through cut rates. 

"The Complex* is guaranteeing 
tho Princess $1,000 weekly, with 
gross estimated slightly more thnn 
that flRure. The booking was for 
two weeks, extended for a simllnr 
period which expires April 11. 

Neil Andrews, producer and 
backer, has reaped a fortune In the 
last five years manufacturing a 
well known hair dye. His wife, 
professionally known as Dorothy 
Hall, plays the lead In "The Com- 
plex.' 



Variety Bureau, 
Washington, March 31. 

Tha Board of Tax appeals has 
ruled against Joseph P. Bickerton. 
Jr.. in his contention that the cor- 
poration operating the- New Am- 
sterdam theatre came under the 
classification of a "personal servico- 
corporation" as defined in the 
Revenue Act of 191«, The testi- 
mony presented about six months 
ago was considered by producers as 
being of such a nature as to have 
won their case. Tha deciaioiy • 
handed down Friday, had It been 
favorable, would have been a big 
money saver not only for the clients 
of Bk:kerton, but would have opened 
the way for other like oorporatlons 
to appeal for a refund in taxes paid. 

Mr. Bickerton had three cases of 
a like nature before the &oard. One 
was the Newman Theatre Corpora- 
tion, consisting of A, L. Erlanger. 
Charles B. Dillingham and Florens 
Zlegfeld, each owning ii% per cent 
of the stock of tho company which 
operated the New Amsterdam in 
New York City. Another was the ' 
Atlanta Theatre Company, a Dela- 
ware corporation, with A. L>. Er- 
lani;ar owning St shares; Marc 
Klaw. 13 shares, and Charles 
Freham. M shares of the capital 
stock. 

The third was of tho Metropol- 
itan Theatre Company and had ta 
do with whether or net the oompany 
was afMllated WHh tho AtlanU 
Theatre Company, mentioned above. 
The Commiasloner of Internal Rev- 
esue's contention that the two com- 
panies wera affiliated waa upheld 
by the Board pt Tkx Appeal*. 

This makes tho fourth ad versa 
decUiop against theatrloal oorpoo- 
rations who have claimed them- 
(Conttnned on pagf II) 

ZIEGGTS $65,000 
FORJLMING 
lODBOOTS" 

GuarantMd and ''In" On 

Profits^-Cantor's Bit 

$30,000 



Authoritative details regarding 

the Chrlstle-Ziegfeld deal (or pte- 

turlnzlng "Kid Boots" are as fol- 
lows: 

Zieggy gets a guarantee of $05,000 
and a piece of any profits beyond 
that, which Is |6,000 more to begin 
with than he got for "Sally" all 
told. He (Zlegfeld) agrees to close 
"Boots" In May, so that Cantor may 
go to Hollywood to do the film. 

Cantor will not do blackface In 
the picture and ts to receive a flat 
sum (or his work, said ttf be about 
MO.OOO. Scott Sidney win direct 

Ben Holsman. now on the New 
York "Journal," started these nego- 
tiations when employed by Zlegfeld 
and closed them last week, drawing 
down a nifty commission from all 
three parties Interested. 



$36 Gross at Niagara Falls 
And That's Not All of That 

Unless another, maybe two, bobs 
up with the prize small gross of the 
season, "Meet the Wife" will hold It 
by reason of its $36 gate at Niagara 
Falls, N. Y. 

A show playing the south and 
middle west into a one-night stand 
and got $49. 

Of the bli^Ker traveling troupes 
tho DeWolf Hopper company, in 
"The Mikado" and Oilbert A Sulli- 
van revivals, Is said to have taken 
in $335 In Davenport, la. , 

A comic cartoon show through 
Texas played to ^imazingly loir 
grosses some weeks ago. * • 



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VARIETY 



LEGITIMAtE 



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Wednesday, April 1, 1925 



lirUE minister; AFTER 2 WEEKS 
aOSING-?ETER PAT STOPS 



rrh* LitU* Minister" wUI be 
taken off at the Globe Satarday, 
with the house dark next week. A 
picture U reported as the next at- 
traction. 

The failure of the Barrle revival 
was Indicated by poor business dur- 
Inir tha first week, but that Its 
Broadway engagement would only 
be two weeks was unexpected. Tak- 
ings at the Qlobe last week were 
estimated at 18,000. As that gross 
Included a naturally good premiere, 
' business thereafter was plainly dis- 
astroos. 

It is understooA the Dillingham 
office, which produced the revival, 
was required to do "The L4ttle 
Minister," in order to stage the re- 
vival of "Peter Pan,** which was 
• presented in the falL Only by agree- 
ing to do both shows was "Pan" re- 
leased. 

"Peter Pan" closed In PhUadel- 
phia last Saturday, there for two 
weeks. "Pan" started aroirad |10,- 
•00 over there with the second 
week estimated about half that flg- 
var*. The New York engagement of 
'Tan" was fairly good, but after 
the fbrst weeks, was only really 
strong at matinees, when capacity 
was registered. That revival played 
four weeks in Bostoa to fairly good 
money; 



TME LITTLE MINItTER 
RejMted by praetieslly sll 
papers etlisr than tfie "Graphic" 
•nd mews" (Mantle), who 
thought it "stands up weli.* 
"Sun-OlebV* (Wsollostt) stirtsd 
"aotitely dJo t rsssing." Opstisd 
Marsh 2S. Variety (Lait) said, 
'Should run ints ths hot 
wssther." 



"^he Dark Angsl,'' prodnesd by 
Robsrt Mlltoa. Itac, closes Satnrday 
at tbs liongacrs af tor sight i^ssks. 
It «i a drama of Kntfish aatborsbip 
wUeh drew rather fsroraMo no- 
tices, but oowld aot eMmb firora a 
groove of |7,0M to fS.OOO. which 
meant no more than an even break 
en ejjcratlag expense. 



THE QARK ANGEL 

Liked by most M|d termed "a 
arssioi|s drsms" by Brooklyn. 
'Eagl^ (Polloek). Opened 
Feb.ia , 

Variety <Con) said. "Should 
sitjsy a prsspsfous run." 



"Bve's Leaves," presented by Ray 
Collins at Wallack's, disappears 
Saturday, when it will have played 
a week and a half. The attraction 
la wholly co-operative and was 
weakly cast. Takings Monday night 
were reported MO gross. 



EVE'* LEAVES 

Flayed by all dsilies. "Mail- 
Teleorsm" (Gabriel) quoted 
"'Eve's Leaves' simost imme- 
dlstel/ we predlet.** Opened - 
March 2ft. 



"Araldne," produced by the The- 
atre Guild, will stop at the Qarrlck 
at the end of the week. It was Juat 
about able to run the six week aub- 
scHptlon period. The plecs is a 
'*' e play and rated strictly for 
ti /er floor trade. -. ■:. 'i - j'jr:wr.-(t n 



* AORIADNE 

Conflieting comment that sta- 
bilised on good notices for 
Laura Hope Crews. Opened 
Feb. 23. 

Variety (Sisit) said, "unlikely 
•s a strong show." 



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ELECTEA OUTDOOBS 

■:,^ St. Louis, March SI. 

''Margaret Anglln In "Blectra" has 
%«t^n announced as the opening at- 
traction for the new open alir thea- 
tis being bunt In University City. 
Vho ampblthei^tre will have its 
formal opMtlng early in July. 

"Electra" is booked for two 
weeks. 



="1CAIU0LAI5E" KEVIVAL 

Riiaaell Janney will revive "Mar- 
Jolalne" thia summer for New York. 
This is the Hugo Felix operetta 
which was adapted musically from 
Louis N. Parker's famous play, 
"Pomander Walk." 

The oast has not yet been 
fleeted. _ ^_ ^ 



MSS BMNEY BLAMED 
FOR SODA WATER JOBS 



"Sweet Little Devil" Closed In 

A. C. — Star Returning 

to Pictures 



I 



Atlantic Ctty, March 8L 

A teapot tempest was stirred up 
here when last week Constance 
Blnney left "Sweet Little Devil" at 
the Apollo and caused the show to 
close at the end of the week. Miss 
Blnney said she was going back to 
the movies. 

Laurence Schwab, the producer, 
stated the show was losing monoy 
and he had given two weeks' notice 
of closing. 

"It's a tough break for the com* 
pany, with the exception of Miss 
Blnney," said O. J. Vanasse. a 
member of ths "Devil" company. T 
can see the troupers now stepping 
from one office to another in an 
almost hopeless effort to land a Job. 
Nothing but sickness or death will 
give any of our outfit a chance to 
get a Job now until late in the 
summer. 

"What will we do? I don't know. 
Back to Times square and maybe 
get a Job tapping sodas for the 
Times square drug store cowboys. 
In a eass of this kind Ve aren't 
particular what we do so long as 
we eat" 



iANNEY POSTPONES 



Operetta Vsrslon oT *lf I Wsrs 
King* for Nsxt Sssssn 



Russell Jafmsy ^11 not launch 
his operdtta -versUm of "If I Were 
King" after Btsster as had been 
announced, bnt will bold ths piece 
In abeyance until next season. 
Plans can for rehearsals In July. 

Janney has commissioned James 
Reynolds, designer, to make a trip 
abroad to gather Ideas and effects 
for ths nsw production. Janney, 
also to have made the trip abroad, 
has abandoned sailing to remain 
here In charge of preparations. 



Elmma Dunn's Maid Stole 
Mistress' Salary of $400 

Washington, March SI. 

Bmma Dunn was In Washington 
yesterday to appear In court against 
her colored maid who was being 
tried for the theft of Miss Dunn's 
salary while the actress was ap- 
pearing at the National some time 
ago with Henry Miller in "The 
Changelings." 

Miss Dunn testified that the maid 
was employed In New York City. 
Durlng^ the week «t the National 
the maid moved her trunk from 
the dressing room occupied by Miss 
Dunn to another portion of the 
theatre, according to die testimony 
of the actress, who continued by 
stating that on Saturday she placed 
the sum of |480, of which 1400 was 
her salary and $30 that of the maid 
In ber trunk. When going to secure 
ths money It was gone, as was the 
maid, with the arrest following. 

After deliberating for something 
like three hours the Jury found the 
colored girl guilty, she being held 
for sentence later. 



Another Actors' Group 

An actors' the.ttre group func- 
tioning along the lines of the Ac- 
tors' Theatre and the Theatre 
Guild has filed Incorporation papers 
under the name of the American 
Actors' Theatre, Inc 

The purpose of the new organ- 
ization will be to produce plays as 
actors believe they should be pro- 
duced. 

The new enterprise Is capitalized 
at 160.000, with Jefferson De 
Angells and Ray B. Collins listed 
among Its principal stockholders. 

The American Actors' Theatre 
will not function until next season. 



"PRIVATEEK" EEHEAESINO 

"The Privateer," a comic opera. 
Is now In rehear.<ial at the Selwyn, 
Boston, under the management of 
A. H. Canby. 

Jefferson de Angells Is directing, 
while Herbert Waterous, best known 
of the Gilbert and Sullivan bassos, 
has an Important role. 



''Bunum Was Right' 



Chicago, Mareb St. 

Whether Bamum was right 
or wrong still remains un- 
answered, according to the 
new drift taken for' the pro- 
ducer of the muslcallsed ver- 
sion of "TBamum Was Right." 

Lester Bryant was to have 
been in on the show, aimed for 
Chicago this summer, but th« 
tentative backer thought too 
much about tbe old title. 

Now It is said Con Conrad, 
also In and as the eomposer 
for the new version, has con- 
cluded to take on the produc- 
tion for himself, make it pro- 
fentlous and open in New Tork 
Instead. '»• ■• *-'>^-V .- ■ 



ARCHER'S LOVE 
WORTH $100,000 



Hattye C Fox Thinks So 

— Sues Composer fmr 

Breach of Promise 



Hattye C. Pox. musical produc- 
tion eomedienns and formerly well 
known on tlis stacs. Is sving Harry 
Aurachcr. bsttsr known as "Harry 
Archer," tbe musical comedy com- 
poser, for |lM.00f dximages for 
broach of promise. Miss Fox's com- 
plaint avers that the composer of tbe 
sensationally popular 1 Love Tou" 
song from 'Xlttis Jssse James" 
promised to rnxurry ber at divers 
times between May Zif IfM and 
May 1, l>3t, and on thesf represen- 
tations she abandoned her profes- 
sional career. 

Julian T. Abeles, Miss Vox's coun- 
sel, who has boMi substituted for 
K. Karl Klein, states the ardor of 
Archer's *7 Lovs Tou" swrenade 
cooled off to a noticeable extent 
with the passing of time. The attor- 
ney states he has in bis iMSsesllon 
several letters which will probably 
recall to the songwriter to what ex- 
tent he at one time expressed bis 
ardor. 

Miss Fox was formerly Mrs. Will 
Von Tllzer, ths wife of th., r:iuslc 
publisher. 8he was la "Love For 
Sale" where ahe first met Archer 
back stags of the Casino, Ne / York. 
Archer contributed the music to 
that production. Miss Fox's en- 
gagements In productions have been 
many and varied. 

In February, 1924, Mrs. Doro- 
thy Dryenfortb Aurachcr, classical 
dancer, divorced Archer in Chicago 
on the grounds^ of desertion. He 
made aa alimony settlement out of 
court. 

' In the present action, O'Brien, 
MalSTinsky and DrlseoU for Archer 
have Interposed the defense that, In 
order to avoid unpleasant publicity, 
a $500 ssttlsment was effected. 
Abelss, foe Miss Foat. sUtes that 
K. K. laelp. her forouur attorney, 
was never authorised by bis client 
to make such settlement. 

Archer suffered another setback 
this week at the hands of Abeles, 
who this ttas:ls r^prssenting Paul 
M. Trebltsdi <assoeiated with 
Obarles MuIHgaa fax ths producing 
business), who Entered judgment for 



AUmORS LEAGUED UTERARY 
BLAOGIIAr (IffimM IN FORCE^ 



.-* 



Trebltoeb claims a half interest in 
aQ at Archer's royalty lacome from 
"Little Jesse Jamos" and previously 
was awarded a $4,816.26 Judgment 
representing royalties up to the 
tlas of Institutiat action. The 
new Judgment Is for his share of 
the royalties since accrued. Archer 
Is appealing and has posted a bond 
on appsaL 

' Archer is also the composer of 
"My Girl," current at the Vander- 
bllt, and leader of the Jazz orches- 
tra in the pit. 



eUUD'S "C. A C." COMPLETE 

For the llrst time In America the 
complete text of "Caesar and Cleo- 
patra" will be acted when the The- 
atre Guild opens Its 52d street play- 
house probaMy April 13. 

The complete text holds an un- 
published prolog which was used 
but once, and that briefly by Sir 
Johnstone Forbes-Robertson at the 
Drury Lane, when he was making 
his farewell appearance la 191$. i 

The ptece Is by 8haw and Is being 
directed here by Philip Moeller. 



To Shiel^ Members from brresponsible Law Suits 
Regarding Material — Result of Plaintiffs Who; 
Have Noting to Lose; Willing to Gamble 



UNKNOWNS WAVING 
FIRST ROYAin OJUIIS 



Authors Figure to Place 

ScHpts, CoHectrng on Stock 

and Film Rights 



Autbors, especially unknowns^ 
are waiving advance royalties in 
order to get their nlayji accepted 
with the hope of recouping on the 
stock and picture rights. 

This situation may account for 
the number of newcomers who 
have had their works prodiH:ed on 
Broadway within ths past few 
months and with many an author 
of a Broadway "flop" satisfied with 
his returas from stock and the pic- 
ture. 

The ion -royalty arrangement 
has not nnt with approval from tbe 
play brokers who figure It unfair 
competltlob- The authors, how- 
ever, figure that th« custontary 
$1,000 advance^ royalty fee has re- 
tiurded their works being accepted 
and most of them are now attempt- 
ing to deal direct with producers 
instead of being repressnted by 
brokers as before. 

Tbs brokers ar« still Insisting 
upon tbs eostoraary advance roy- 
alty fee beea a s e their generally re- 
ceive half of the money aad oaly 
10 per cent of aMttlonal earnings 
of the works placed with producers 
through tbeir offices. 



RAZING COHAN'S GRAND 

Reoonstruetion In Msy — Ttie^rp 
snd Offios Buildtns 

Chieago, March $1. 

The closing of tbe "Show Oft" at 
Cohan's Grand last Satarday, wlB 
also mark the dosiag^ of the theatre. 
Work on tearing down the latter Is 
scheduled to commence about the 
first of May. It la Intlmatsd thet 
an office building aad theatre wUl 
be reconstructed on the present sits. 

The property Is controlled by the 
Hammond estate, with George M. 
Cohan holding a lease which has IS 
year^ to go. Barry Ridings, maa- 
ager of the theatre, could not be 
reached to verify the report, having 
been confined to bis heme for the 
past week Uirough illneas. 



The Authors' League of Amerlcs 
has formed a comra'ttee on what la 
terme<l "literary blackmail" witk 
the object of protecting Its mem- 
bers against law svits which have 
no r^l basia 

The move la the .outcome of 
playwrights scoring successes being 
frsQuently made defendants by ir- 
reeponsibie persons who claim 
damages on -the grounds of alleged 
lifting of original l-Seas or material 

In considering the matter the 
league pointed out such claims 
often drag through the courts, em- 
barrassing authors and producers 
and in the ead are generally dls« 
allowed. _ Persons bring such ac- 
tions have nothing to lose and 
therefore are willing to gamble. 

The committee alms to make It 
expensive for the person who sues^%. 
without JustlficaUon. '*' 






Correction and Salaam 



Prince Alitolne Bibeseo, 
Roumanian Minister to the 
United States, on swell looking 
stationery, writes this wood 
pulp Journal to say that It's 
all wrong about his backing 
Brock Pemberton's "Puppets." 
as Variety intimuated a few 
weeks back. 

Prince BIbeseo says be ad- 
mb«s tbe dramatic activities 
of Mr. Pemberton but he isn't 
backing tbe show current at 
the Selwyn. As he's i^ real live 
prince, not k phoney noble- 
man, the correction goes 
through with a bent knee bat 
ao hifl^ bat. 

The Ibince^ letter was 
signed iMrsonally. and all that 
sort of thing. But what para- 
lyses us Is that a Prince. oth«r 
tMkn the P'mce of Wales, 
reads this sheet. . 



'Dixie'' Repeating in 

Chi at $1^ Scale 

Chicago. March ^L 
t;Dixle to Broadway" will add to 
the spring crop of repeat attr»e- 
tlons when It arrives hers at t^s 
Auditorium Baater Sunday for a 
popular price engagement. Th*- 
scale win be $1.50 top. 

The colored revue played hare 
nine weeks early In the season, 
<n>enlng at the Garrlck, where it 



$1,408.83 against the songwriter."' ^averaged around $20,000 weekly, and 



then moving to the Great North- 
em. In the latter house the pace 
eased off to $10,000. At the time 
$2.50 was the top admission price. 



Mildred Lague Wed to 
John Patrick, Film Actor 

Los Angeles! March 81, 
John Patrick, film actor, was se- 
cretly married here to Mildred 
Lague, March 24. The latter, for- 
merly with several Arthur Ham- 
mersteln shows, has retired from 
the stage. 



LOSES CHORUS^OIEL WIFE 

Chicago, March 31. 

Ralph Bonacker, butcher-hus- 
band of Bertha Bonackec- former 
chorus girl, has been ordered to pay 
$25 weekly alimony for the support 
of his wife and two children. The 
wife also obtained custody of the 
children^ 

Mrs; Bonacker was married ftr 
10 years. 



Choms Giri WinB 

Over Foster Fathc 

Auburn. N. T., March $1. 

Doris Bachman McAvoy will' re* 
tain tbe two parcels of land that 
brouglit the former **FolUes'* girl 
lafto oourt as deCandarft Ifi an aO" 
tloa brought by ber foster fatfaw; 
Marvhs C. Bachman. SnpMms 
Court Justlcs Nslsoa Sawyer dls« 
mined the complaint of Bachflnsa 
after tbe close of the action. 

Miss Bachmao'i adopted father^ 
brought a refonnatlon of deed ae-t 
tloa to get possesion of the tw6 ^ 
P4|rcela of land, which he clalroeft > 
sbould have been included in a deed 
by which property formerly held by 
his wife went to him. 



Tenders and Withdraws 
"Cape Smoke" Notice* 

James Rennle and Ruth Shepler, 
feature players 1»ith "Cape Smoke" 
-at the Beck, were given notice by 
Frank V. Storrs last Week. It w«» 
reported ths notices were with- 
drawn later, though Storrs was said 
to have expressed himself that ex- 
I^ensive actors were not required- 
It is understood Storrs planned 
replacing the featured couple "with 
people from stock. The wealthy 
program publisher la reported In- 
terested In several Jersey companlee 
controlled by Walter Rosenberg. 

"Cape Smoke" was produced by 
Charles K. Gordon. Storrs, however, 
was the financial l-acker and Is In 
actual control of the attraction. 



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CLOSING LONG ROAD TOUB 
Despite all reported road slump*., 
poor takings and losses of many 
companies, Harry Wee is closin«_ 
hie road show, "The Cat and the 
Canary," In Anderson, S. C. AprU 
2, after one of the longest consecu- 
tive trips taken by any of the 
"travelers" this season. 

Wee got "The Cat" going JuT 
2», 1024, opening In Novla Scotia 
and working his way along Cana- 
dian trails into the States. 



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Wednesday, April 1. 1925 



LEGITIMATE 



VARIETY 



nilRKET SHOW ON BROADWAY 
. STARTS STREET LAUGHING 



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Other "Turkeys" Now In Out of Season— Shoestring 
Bankrolls Behind Poor Dramas — Little Theatres 
• . and Art Groups Responsible • * 



Turkey seaaoa along Broad way- 
'Wlth no connection to Thanksgrlvlns 
■'-Heretofore, alack periods In the 
' vprtnc have brought forth revivals 
and a varied aMortment of co- 
operative attractions of which ther^ 
^ - are a flock at present. But only 
j« 'dim memory can recall such a flock 
■ of abortive productions that can 
only be classed as "turkeys." 

The Inconsequential dramas at- 
x'' tempted on shoe-string bankrolls 
f are partly blamed on little thea- 
., ire and art group tries, some of 
" which are brought onto Broadway. 

■ That, doubtless, encourages Inde- 
. (pendent groups of actors to try 

'.' similarly In regular theatres, when 

■ the latter are threatened with 
darkness. 

Yet a turkey of the musical va- 
riety Is something of a novelty for 
J, Broadway. This curiosity arrived 
' ■ Monday, Identified as "Bringing Up 
Father in Ireland." It opened at the 
Lyric to $1,300, which figure will 
probably never be reached again. 
The house has been playing pic- 
tures, but Is controlled by bur- 
lesque people. The cartoon piece 
<-'■ the laugh of the street. One 
' ticket speculator sold two fickets 
at IS for the opening and expected 
/to be shot the next day, "Father," 
Is asking 13.75 top. 

Broadway's good - things, which 
are In fair quantity, continue to get 
the money. Some of the long run 
shows are under normal and have 
/ but a chance to climb, since but 
one attraction of recent entrance 
has gotten over ("The Fall Guy"). 

An Index of business generally 
on the eve of Holy Week Is taken 
from the number of attractions In 
out rates as against the agency 
buys. The bargain offlccs are offer- 
ing 36 shows, as great a number as 
ever'before listed, while only 18 are 
buy outs In the premium agencies 
(Continued on page 22) 



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Nicholai, Welch and 

De Milt Fix Ctosing Dates 

Nicholai. Welch and De MUt, 
Who had four road attractions out, 
have fl-sed closing dates for all. 
L. One show, the eastern "Little Jesse 
* James" company stopped at Pitts- 
Held, Mass., last Saturday after a 
,^\ 31-week season. 

i,, The Southern "Jesse" finished at 
r S^ston, Pa.. April 11. completing 
^^.Its Seth week. After SI weeks "The 
i!^3. Gingham GUrl" stops this Saturday 
i;. At the Bronx Opera House. "Sally" 
,: ^wlU close April 11 at the Walnut 
y.Jatreet, Phila., In iU 26th week. 
Nlcholal and Welch have one at- 
traction still out, it being Raymond 
Hitchcock In "The Sap." 



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CAST OF "SCHOOL HAD)" 



H.- "School- Maid," a muslcaliied 
▼erslon of "The Charm School" 
which the Shuberts are producing 
has Irene Fenwlck, Jack McGowan, 
Gladys Walton, Eleanor arlfflth, 

-. Hert>ert Hooey and Winifred Har- 

^, rls in the cast. Frank Smlthson is 
staging. 

Cyrus Wood and Harry Wagstaff 

r. Orlbble did the adaptation; J. Fred 
Coots, the music. 



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GAHTVOORT'S "JASL' 



Herman Gantvoort, a new pro- 
ducer, who debutted with "Cell's 
Bells," has secured the rights to 
"Jane, Our Stranger," a book which 
created much talk in London about 
two years ago. 

The story is quite highbrow. It 
ooncems an American girl, who 
marries a title. 

Mary Borden, the author of 
"Jane," is the wife of a i>romine .t 
British governmental ofUclal. 



Dressmaker Has Young 
Hammerstein in Court 

Theodore Hammerstein. 34, the- 
atrical producer, grandson of the 
late Oscar, and nephew of Arthur 
Hammerstein, and Alma Saunders, 
38, music composer, were arraigned 
before Magistrate Max S. Levlne 
In West Side Court on charges of 
grand larceny preferred by Kath- 
erine Reed, dressmaker. Magistrate 
Levlne, after reading the affidavit, 
adjourned the case until April 2 for 
a hearing In Jefferson Market Court. 

The Reed woman charges that on 
Feb. 14 young Hammerstein and 
the Saunders woman tendered her 
a check drawn on the Greenwich 
National Bank, 46th street and 
Madison avenue, for 1300 which was 
in payment for merchandise she had 
delivered. The merchandise Is said 
to h?ive been gowns and other ward- 
robe properties used in the show 
"When Summer Comes." 

According to her affidavit, when 
she presented the check at the bank 
an Investigation of the account dis- 
closed the fact that there was In- 
sufficient funds to meet the check. 
Miss Reed said she made several at- 
tempts to recover the money but 
was unsuccessful. Finally, she 
came to court and obtained sum- 
monses for both Hammerstein and 
the Saunders woman. An attorney 
representing Miss Reed said that 
the check referred to in the com- 
plaint was one of two checks tend- 
ered by Hammerstein and the 
Saunders woman. 

A general denial was entered by 
Hammerstein and the Saunders 
woman. 



Menken Girls* Parents 
Can^t Agree on Home 

Chicago. March SI. 

Frederick W. Menken (father of 
Helen Menken) Is suing Mrs. Men- 
ken for divorce. Business reasons 
compelled Mr. Me.->i(en to migrate 
to this town not long ago. His 
wife remained In New York. She 
Is still there and has repeatedly re- 
fused to leave, he claims. Mr. Men- 
ken feels that since necessity de- 
mands that he Uve in Chicago, It 
is his wife's duty to come here and 
help him bear the yoker 

Judge Sabath has Indicated that 
he will grant tlie decree and Tla- 
dicate Chicago. 

The Menkens are the parents of 
Helen and Grace Menken. 



HEW CO. FOB "S0T7TH SEAS" 

Carl 'Reed Is recasting "In The 
South Seas" for a second showing 
at the Montauk, Brooklyn, April 12. 
The piece closed after a week's 
showing at the same theatre three 
weeks ago. 

George Gaul and Vivian OsbomA 
have been signed to head the new 
cast. 



:7EAHNE EAOELS RESUWES 

r. ■ 

St. Louis, March 31. 

Jeanne Eagels, forced from the 
cast of "Rain" in Cleveland some 
weeks ago because Of illness, re- 
sumed her role at the American 
theatre here last night. 

The opening was held until Mon- 
day so that Mi<<s Eagels could make 
the premiere. 



ADAFTINO "SCHOOL MISTIIESS" 

Gladys linger has been commis- 
sioned to make the American 
adaptation of "The School Mis- 
tress," by Nicodemus, for Henry 
W. Savage. 



NEW nUAL SET FOR 
iURD" PLAGIARISH SUIT 



Tully - Morosco Have More 

Evidence — Mrs. Fendler 

Victor First Time 



JOLSOFS JUBILEE SOrOERS 

Al Jolson's Jubilee Singers are 
now a picture house attraction un- 
der Arthur Splzsi's direction. The 
colored 10 are from Jolson's "Big 
Boy" show, which closed recently. 

Splzzt Is also routing Charles 
Dotnberger's Victor record band and 
the Piano Trio In the film theatres. 



Elbert Severance as Editor 
Elbert Severance has resigned 
from the John Golden press forces 
to accept the editorship of "The 
World Traveller" magazine. 

Severance will take over the 
editorship April 15. 



Justice Krlanger must now set a 
dat* irbea a new trial la Mrs. 
Grace A. Fendler's plagiarism salt 
against Richard Walton Tully and 
Oliver Morosco OTsr "Bird of Para- 
dise" can tak* plac*. Mrs. Fendtor 
won her original action, which wi- 
titles her to over fl.OOO.OOO la roy- 
alties and profits, bat the de- 
fendants claim they hare discov- 
ered new evidence which they are 
anxious to Introduce. 

House, Grossman St Vorhaua for 
the Tully-Morosco defense, will 
contend that Mrs. Fendler saw the 
"Bird" produced in Los Angeles 
before writing "In Hawaii," fcer 
play, upon which the alleged 
plagiarism is based. Mrs. Frederick 
Moore, the former Eleanor Gates 
and also TuUy's former wife, will 
also be called on as a witness. She 
was a strong point In Mrs. Fend- 
ler's link of evidence at the first 
trial. 



Myrtle 8chaff« Resumes 

Chicago. March SI. 
Myrtle SchafT, out of the cast of 
•Rose-Marie" for the pa.st week, re- 
turned to her role Monday. 



A British Xrack 



ft 



A. J. Her1->ert, acting in 
"Eve's Leaves" at Wallack's, 
met a 'friend, an English actor, 
on the street last week. 

Said the friend: "I rxy, old 
top, and what are you doing?" 

"I'm in 'Eve's Leaves' at 
Wallack's," was Herbert's re- 
ply. 

"And what kind of a show 
might that be?" queried the 
Henglish friend. 

"A co-operative show," an- 
swered Herbert 

"Oh. you mean an 'If- It'," 
replied the other gentleman. 

The cop blew his whistle 
and traffic resumed. 



SUBBED FOR FIELDS 



Road "Follies" Comics Pinchhitted 
Per III Man 



Defaults Tax Fine 

And Serves Sentence 

Rutland. Vt.. March SI. 

^illiam LaPoint. former manager 
of the Barre Opera House and 
prominent lawyer, was fined |5,000 
March 2T at a si>eclal session of the 
United States District Court held 
in Montpelier, Vt. 

LaPoint was charged with falling 
to pay revenue tax on theatre tick- 
ets sold et the Barre Opera House, 
pleaded guilty and was sent to Jail 
In default of money to pay the fine. 

At the present time LaPoint Is the 
plaintiCC In a suit for |20,000 against 
the City of Barre for rescinding the 
lease on the Barre Opera House. 



Illness of W. C. Fields, who was 
unable to appear In the "Follies" 
early this week, brought a flock of 
substitutions from the road "Fol- 
lies," which closed Saturday In 
Washington. The hastily gathered 
recruits who rehearsed late Monday 
afternoon were Johnny Dooley, Bert 
and Betty Wheeler, William Roselle, 
Lon Haskell and Jim Kelso. 

They also appeared Tuesday eve- 
ning but Fields is expected back In 
the "Follies" today. He contracted 
a slight attack of pneumonia. The 
special comedy acts Inserted In the 
spring edition were not attempted 
during Fields' absence. 



NEGRO TROUPE 

IN BAD JAM 

INARIZ. 



Kentucky*' GeU Out of 
Tucson Through Kind- 
ness of Local Manager 



Elmira*s Prize Flop Season ; 
Lyceum $10,000 in Hole 

Elmira, N. T., March 31. 

What is regarded as Elmira's 
prize flop season at the Lyceum 
comes to a close April 4. The house, 
playing burlesque and legits since 
last Labor Day, has lost 110,000, Ac- 
cording to a statement by M. Bertn- 
steln. 

Burlesque winds i^ Its schedule 
today, with "Abie's Irish Rose," the 
last of the present season's legits. 



Tucson, Ariz., March 8t. 

"Kentucky," the colored musical, 
with Chappelle and Stinette feat* 
ured, got out of here today, feeling 
pretty good, after giving a perform- 
ance last night at the RIaUo that 
started at 10:40. 

The company made this stand by 
truck from Phoenix. Ariz., through 
insufflclent funds to make the Jump 
by rail. A breakdown on the way in 
c§u8ed the late performance, througii 
the kindness of Local Manager 
Emanuel Druchman of the Rial to. 
He decided the ^roupe had had 
trouble enough and wanted them, to 
get what they could. 

The "Kentucky" bunch will make 
several one-nighters before anchor- 
ing at the Orange Grove, Los An- 
geles, for a stock engagement. 



SHIPWRECS:' AT STUSEBAKEB 

Chicago, March 11. 
Digging "Shipwreck," the Lang-^ 
don McCornuick thriller from its 
New York storehouse, Frank A. O. 
GazoUo will reproduce the piece for 
his Studebalcer, opening It after 
William Hodge, current, leaves 
Holy Week. , 



HASPS FLAT STOPS 

"The Toea of a Coin" stopped 
after a two- week road tour In Hart- 
ford, Conn. 

Walter Hast, producer, may send 
It out again. 




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LONDON GETS DANCERS 

After three attempts to get 
MARION and MARTINEZ RAN- 
DALL during their engagement in 
Arthur Hammerstein's '"WILD- 
FLOWER" to dance in London, it 
has at last been accomplished. They 
are to open April 13th at the Picca- 
dilly Hotel, London, England. 

MARION RANDALL, as reported 
in a theatrical trade journal to be 
MAURICE'S new dance partner, 
wishes it to be known that she will 
remain with her present dancing 
partner, MARTINEZ RANDALL. 

They have signed an eight-wedc 
contract for the Piccadilly Hotel, and 
will probably DOUBLE in some of the 
better class variety houses during this 
contract. 

Upon completion of their London 
engagement MARION and RANDALL 
have signed to dance in a new Italian 
motion picture to be filmed in Rome* 
Out of the many Broadway beauties 
and dancers MARION RANDALL has 
been selected by Jack Lait to pose for 
physical exercises. They are to be, 
run by the King Features throughout 
the country in all of the Hearst syn- 
dicate papers. 

MARION and RANDALL sail on 
the Homeric April 4th. 

Address Piccadilly Hotel, London 
England. 



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VARIETY 



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LEGITIMATE 



Wednesday, April 1, 1925 



IN SEATTLE 
2D COAST STOCK 



m 

ts.tr yi\ ■ •<'■■» 

Wonderment of Frisco Putting 
Over Alcazar ^ Showman- 
ship and Management 

San Francisco, March 81. 

Henry Duffy la to «nlarKe hla 
Pacific Coast holdings — he baa 
taken ever the Metroi>olltan (K. & 
B.) la Stettle. Dick Marshall, for 
Duffy, Is now in Seattle completing 
arrangements for tfa« opening of the 
new company Juq* 21. 

Lawrence D'Orsay opened with 
the Dufry BtJx Prancteco company 
Sunday In him original role in "So 
This la l>oMoiL,V ' Duffy to to s^nd 
, the company, with lyOrsay at th« 
head, on the read until the Seattle 
house Is ready for D'Orsay and the 
company to tak« up a run in this 
piece in the northern city. 

Duffy's aucce'as on the Coast has 
been the subject of wonder ever 
since he opened. "It couldn't be 
done" was the wall of those wfio 
had half-heartedly trie«d. Duffy 
proved that with showmanship and 
a liberal Ifurser a willingnees to 
work and a smart young hustler 
in the person of Marshall as gen- 
eral quuiager ttiat it could. 
,-. When Duffy first opened at the 
Alcaiar he mad6 a curtain si>e>ech 
eaeh performance and in this speech 
he boosted every legitimate theater 
in town-^old his customers to go 
to the spokeh drama, told them 
-whAt was ^ttiyfng in (the other 
houses. Irtipresiiikd upoili them tbe 
importance of patronizing the tray- 
ellng attractions. It was a Cors^ 
Payton brought up t(^late — and it 
.worked. Duffy made friends for 
hinuelf and his theater and the re- 
sult has b^n proven at the boz- 
offlce. Duffy has only made three 
productions since opening the Al- 
cazar — but they Wve been prod lec- 
tions; and JSah tVanciaco tbMI'tsr-^ 
-goers. long ''bunked" with ''oritg^al 
productions^ 
theater. 



Chamber of Com. Asks 
That Stock Co. Remam 

Waterville, Me., March SL 
Residents are seeking to induce 
the Henry Carelton PUyers to re- 
main, despite the announcement 
that the company wiU quit the Sil- 
ver theatre as soon' «uk Ibe lease 
expires. >' ' ="' 

At a meeting of the directors of 
the Waterville and "Wlnslow Cham- 
ber of Commerce the secretary wis 
ordered to see what could be done 
in regard to obtaining another the- 
atre. Mr. Carelton said the com- 
pany might remain if a suitable 
house could be acquired. 

The company lias been in Water- 
ville more than a year, and business 
has been .excellent, 

I I ■ , ._ , , . II ' . ■ 'I 

Conununity Hayhouse on 
Pop Subscriptioii Basis 

Pasadena. Cal.. March 31. 
'. The Community Playhouse, sched- 
Tiled to open ApTll 1. will operate 
upon popular subscription. The idea 
Is an out-and-out non-profit basis. 
However, the "Community" expects 
to keep the prolect from all deficits. 
All budding playwrights iu-e In- 
vited to submit manuscripts and 
writers of plays that have been re- 
jected are given a special Invitailon 
td send them to the Community 
heads. 



STOCKS 



Margar«t Fuller and her players 
wlU open at the Rookford (111.) 
theatre April 2 for an Indefinite 
run. This stock recently concluded 
an engagement in Salt Lake City. 
Wall Spcnce is the leading man. 



A series of musical revues is be- 
ing staged by PreA Howard at the 
Baker, Portland, Ore., the company 
In its 58th week there, making a 
musical production of "The Bird of 
Paradise." Ha#aUan singers and 
dancers were used. 






.^ tut^s flocked to, ^is 



'■;' Thsi T. 'A.i'T. S. E. has placed a 
'mad call fi^tnst the Lyceum. Bay 

City. Mid^.; Toward. Waahlngtpn. 

D. C. and AgCademy of Music, Rqan- 
,,©ke, ■Va.,^..^^^;^,p._,^,,, 



TWO H£W STOCKS FOE KASSAS 

*:<•:■:;. Tepelca. Kansas, March 81.' 
The rte«r Grand ind XoVelty here 
wUl . .install a. stock pelioy . ior the 
spring and sununer. > ' fi*. ■ ^^C' ' 

The Grand which has been t>Uiy- 
Ing road shows will adopt the new 
policy on April 19. when the Wad- 
dell Players will take possession. 
The Novelty will make the switch 
pn June 1, when the Rube Hooper 
Tabloid Company W1)I supplant the 
curi^nt vaude ijollcy. 



ABSO]>VEI> IVOM BLAME 

' 'Itfary ^irkpAtrlck has been ab- 
iolved of all responsibility anent 
the stranding of the road company 
Of ^'Why Men Leave Home,** organ- 
ized out of New York under the 
Joint auspices of Miss Kirkpatrick 
(ind Sanford E. Stanton, general 
manager for Wagenalls and Kem- 
per. 



Edward Clarke Lllley wiU direct 
the Floyd Murray-Ralph Harolde 
Players when the latter organiza- 
tion *ets under way at the Hart- 
man, Qolumbus, p., April 20, with 
"Just Married'^ as the openng bill. 



PLAYERS IN MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC SHOWS 

I I UN I 1 I . I I I 



m brennan 
stanleTrogers 

wHh 

r-'* ' «RITZ RtVUE" 

»—— Theatre, Ctovland 

HARRY PUCK 

V "My Girl" 

Vanderbilt Theatre, New York 
' IHDXnNTBLT 



H. PIERRE WHITE 



WITH 



CHARLOTTE TREADWAY 



nieette 
rOS ANOSUtg 



BLANCHE BATES 

"Mrs. Partridge Present*-^" 
BELMONT THKATRB. NEW TOBK 
It I OCXHKIE McCUNTIC 



<'Rose-M«rie" Co. 

Woods Theatre, Chicago 
INDEFINITELY 



HARRY FENDER 

"Lowne the 14tK' 

Cosmopolitan Theatre, New York 
IMDEriNlTELT 



SIBYLLA BOWHAN 

AS WANDA 

WITH ' 

"RoM-M*rie" Co. 

Woods Theatre, Chicago 
l»iir»— I R«p.. JBN4B JACOBS 

JUDITH VOSSELU 

ZIKCFELD'S "LOl'IE THK 1«TH*' 
CMmepoUtaa Thesire, N. T. 



BELLY TAYLOR BQtT GILBERT 

t'"'^ JUVENILE COMEDIAN 

"CHINA ROSE" 
KNICKERBOCKER THEATRE, N. Y. C. 



CHARLES WILLIAMS 

ECCENTRIC COMIC 
"STUDENT ^niNCE" JOLSQt^, NEW YORK 



WM. T. KENT 

<'ROSE-MARIE" Imperial Theatre, New York 



ARTHUR DEAGON 



"ROSE -MARIE" 



DIreetlon JBNIE J^\COB8 



Imperial Theatre, New York 



JIMMY SAVO 



The stock at th« Cooseryatory of 
Music. Ithaca. N. T., reported as 
closing, has reorganised. The ven- 
ture is being financed by the Con- 
servatory as an outlet for Cornell 
students. 



The Colonial Players, Lawrence. 
MaaSv has inaugurated public stage 
ireceptlons , on the stage following 
the performances. The principals 
are Margery Williams, Robert Les- 
lie and Wallace Hickman. 



"Wedding Bells" wa» the play at 
the Rltz. For*. Worth. Tex., recently. 
During the intermission real wed- 
ding bells were sounded for Lois 
y/Umfm (stock) and Jack Plumraer, 
another member of the Rltz cast. 



Stuart Walker Isopening a. stock 
at the Victory, Dayton, O.. April IS. 
George Somme will be the director 
knd "Polly With a Past" the open- 
ing bilL ■ - '. . _- . 

Lillian Merchal has become lead- 
ing woman with the Qloucester 
(Mass.) stock. She was ■ formerly 
with the Union Hill (N. J.) stock. 



Rather than lay off Holy Week, 
the Temple Stock, Hamilton, Ont., 
Will revive Edward E. Rose's "The 
Roeary" week of April «. '^ 



F. James Carroll opens n new sea- 
son of spring and summer stock in 
Bangor, Me., Easter week. 



"go This Is London" was used as 
the stock attraction at the Empress, 
Vancouver, for f6ur consecutive 
weeks. 



UTTLE THEATRES 



The Bam swallows, of Wellesley 
College, WeUesley, Mass.. presented 
their annual operetta. "Thsi Knight 
in Poverty," last w«ek. It was writ- 
ten by Mary L. Robinson, while the 
music w»s by the MIs«es Mary 
Goodale, Margaret Bi^er. Ruth 
Samuels and Margaret Mullen. The 
cast Included the Misses Lois Mar- 
shall, Carol Perrin, Maxysxet Mc- 
Carthy, XUeanor Gorham, Betty 
Miles, Elizabeth Auryansen, Su- 
zanne Schoeberger, Prlscllla Cow- 
per, Mildred Burnett, Dorothy 
Chase and Ruth Libbey. 

William Mason. of Boston, 
coached the production. 






The Burlington, la.. Drama 
League last week presented Chris- 
topher M riey's "Thursday Night," 
directed by Mrs. J, C. Pryor. and 
^eff Braner's "An Irish Alibi." di- 
rected by Mrs. Bloomer. • 

Miss Zilla Haskell will present the 
April profTram. "Belinda." by A. A. 
Milne, and the season closes at the 
May meeting. 

The league is negotlaling for the 
Ton^ Sarg marionettes as .i i'.ature 
of the next season, i/.^.'-*- 

"The Shade Man." by Katherlne 
M. Roof, was presented March 23-24 
by the Theatre Guild of Boston, at 
the Pine Arts Theatre. Jose Ales- 
sandro played the leading role with 
Leonora Bradley opposite. Other 
members of the cast were Ethel 
Scagel, Elizabeth Gerrlsh. Mary B. 
Walker, Helen O. (Tasklll, C. S. 
Maurice. Jr.. Prescott Warren, R. 
W. Kelso, M. Travers, R. S. Ailing- 
ham and Roscoe CJhassey. . ', • 



The Play Arts Guild of Baltimore, 
which mad* a highly creditable pro- 
duction of Ajina Cora Mowatt's 
'Fashion" last autumn at the Vaga- 
bond theatre, have reassembled the 
cast and production for a perform- 
ance at the Opera House in Fred- 
erick. Maryland. It is the plan of 
the organization to send the produc- 
tion on tour of the State during the 
spring. 



Frank Bond Players begin a 
spring stock season at the Metrop- 
olis (Bronx), New Tork, April 13. 



The Marlowe Permanent Players 
closed l4 Regtna (Canada) and re- 
turned to Chic4go. 



Summer stock will again be of- 
fered in Port's Palace, Hartford, 
Conn. Charles Benson will manp.ge. 



The Al Lttttringer stock has closed 
at the Park. Manchester. N. ^. 



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IIANNA THEATRE. M.EVELAND 



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ACTSESS WSDB MAKaUIS 

San Francisco, March 31. 
The Margaret Leslie, recently 
married to Mario Carrillo de. A1-: 
bornoz. Marquis de Santa Rosa, is 
a former memt>er of the Alcazar 
(San Francisco) stock company. 

Miss Leslie is a sister of Martha 
Hedman. ,.■ : -' ' 
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TALE'S HEW TEEATEE 

Kew Haven,. .Conn., March tl. 

Blackall, Clapp St Whittemore, of 
Boston, are the architects chosen to 
take charge of the erection of. the 
Tale Theatre, a wprkshop-playhouse 
for that university: ' 

Work on preparlaff tl^jfiew dra- 
matic course, which Prof. George 
Pierce Baker will direct, will be 
similar to Harvard's 47 Workshop 
which Prof. Baker founded. The 
course, however, will be more com- 
prehensive than that at Harvard, 
v- . , 

AMATEUS FLAT CONTEST 

Ithaca, N. T.. March 31. 

Th* Stat* College of Agriculture 
announces four state-wide nJfnl or- 
ganizations have Joined in offering 
1200 in prizes for cotintry Hf* plays 
written by amateurs. 

The prizes in" the contest are: 
♦ 100 for the ht«t play, f!JO for the 
socond best, $30 for the third and 
$20 for the fourth. The contest is 
open to any amateur writer in this 
i-ountrj- or Canada who has not had 
a play professionally produced or 
IiuVi'.ishpd In book form. Contest 
closes Nov. 1, 192i>. 



BROADWAY StOltY 

(Continued from page 11) 

or Just one-half the number of cut 
rate shows. 

Repeat Attempts Fsiled 

The attempt at repeating on 
Broadway with two ' attractions 
favored last season failed In both 
Instances. "Beggar on Horseback" 
is reported closing at the Shubert 
Saturday, which would leave the 
house dark next week. "Princes* 
Ida" opens Easter. "Beggar" was 
quoted well under $7,000. "Sally, 
Irene and Mary" at the 44th Street 
fared little better and is also due 
for a Holy Week lay off, a revival 
of "Mikado" starting Saturday 
night of next week (April 11). 

"I'he Follies" is again leading the 
field with $44,000 grossed last week. 
Not far behind are "Rose Marie" 
(always capacity) and "The . Stu- 
dent Prince," both around $37,500. 
"Louie the 14th" Is getting big 
money at around $34,000 with "The 
Love Song" next at approximately 
$28,000. "Music Box Revue" is 
holding steady around $26,000, bit 
under capacity, with "Lady Be 
Good" grossing the same kind of 
money. "Sky High" now at the 
Winter Garden took a jump and 
approximated $22,000. "Puzzles" 
holds around $20,000. "Artists and 
Iitodels" looks set at between $16,000 
and $17,000. 

"My Girl" is only compara- 
tively under the other musical suc- 
cesses at $12,S00, which was a 
betterment last week, Is flourishing 
Ir. a moderate size house. "Topsy 
and Eva" shows a profit right 
along, last week's trtide being 
$15,000. 

"Is Zat So" Is a comedy smash 
beyond all doubt. It got $24,000 
last week, which bettered the pre- 
vious going; "The Dove," also 
picked up, around $18,000 for sec- 
ond honors; "Old English" contin- 
ues to corking trade at $15,000; 
both "Ladi . of the Evening" and 
"The Hi^rem" are sticking with the 
leaders, though the agency call is 
not as strong, with the grosses 
around $16,000; "The Fall Guy" got 
around 111,500 and iy.a^svcoees; a 
Jump la business for. "The Wild 
Duck." revival, grossed- $12,000; at 
the same time "Candida" slumped 
to $8/)00, perhaps because of a 
change in leads, "They Knew What 
They Wanted." probably $13,000; 
the .'^amc for "The Firebrand" and 
a bit less for "What Price Glory," 
but both Stllf making money; 
"Abie's Irish nose" boat f12,««0 In 
Its l«(hh week; "White Collars" Is 
making some money at over ^S,000; 
"Hell's BeHs" In moving downtown 



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took a healthy Jump and groa 
^Mtrly 9t,50O. 

Bad Boys Stick ' 

The number of l>ad boys stlckina \ 
throu^ll Holy Week la surprising, ' 
but there win be a big number of 
replacements Easter. No Broadway 
premiere Is carded for next weekJ< 
unless "Sea Drift" '"Wings «( 
Chance") ded'es to open. Two 
outlying little theatres will ottei! 
new things- "Rulnt" at the Prov« 
(nceton and "Cain" at the Leon 
Little theatre. 

Closing Saturday are "The Little 
Minister" at the Globe, which goes 
dark; "'The Dark Angel" at the 
Longacre. also dark next weekf 
"Sve's Leaves" at Wallack's, aa« ' 
other dark; "Ariadne" at the Oar^ 
rick, which will get "ProcesslonaL"' 
The latter moves from the 49tli 
Street, which apparently also shuts 
op. One added attraction wa«i: 
placed on th* list this week, it b^- 
ing "The Dunce Boy." which starti 
at Daly's flrd Street tonight (Apri^, 
1). "llie Handy Man" retused ta 
olos^ at the 39 th Street last week 
and moved to the 299-seat Punch, 
and Judy Instead. 
, "Anthony and Cleopatra," which 
will light up the Theatre Guild's ' 
new theatre oh 52d street, has been 
postponed until April 13. The bal- 
ance of the Easter card listed a€ 
this time are: "Princess Ida," Shu- 
bert; "Mikado," 44th Street; "The 
Backslappers," succeeding "The 
Devil Within" at the Hudson; 
"Mercenary Mary." Longacre; "My" 
Fair Lady" following "Loggerheads" 
at the Gaiety; "The Sapphire Ring" 
following "Puppets" at the Selwyn; 
"Mismates" following "She Had to 
Know" at the Times Square; "Tbe 
Four Plusher," Apollo (dark tblf' 
week and next). . ,\ 

Subway Time ,.,< 

"Lollipop" looked best on the sub> 
way time, being credited with over 
$13,000 at Werba's Brooklyn; 
"Sally " at the Majestic, with Mon- 
day night missed, around $8,000;' 
"The Youngest" turned in a good 
week at the Riveria with $12,000; 
so did "7th Heaven," which did 
$10,600 at the Bronx Opera House; 
"SitUng Pretty" got about $ll,00«r 
at the Shubert. Newark, and was'' 
hurt by trying a $3.90 top scale; 
"Simon C^led Peter" made monej"' 
at the Broad Street, with takings off ' 
$10,000. ' 

Cut Rates 50 P*r Cent, in Lead ^- 
The cut rate mart reached th« 
high for the season yesterday when 
there were 36 of the current at- 
tractions in New York offered at 
bargain prices. There wiere but 18 
attractions listed In the premiun) 
brokers' offices which gives the bar- 
gain rate attraction a 100 per cent.- 
lead over the more favored shows« 
None of the week's incoming at- 
tractions were listed in the buy 
mart and one of them was lucky 
even to get into the cut rates. That 
was "Bringing Up 'Father" at the' 
Lyric which opened Monday night 
with the audience drifting out con- 
stantly during the show until ther« 
were less than a handful left at « 
the finish. Even in the cut rates, . 
it was a case of thumbs tlown as 
far as this one was concerned. 

The complete buy list' comprlsell'^' 
the following: "The Harem" (Be^'* 
lasco); "The Love Song" XCenturyJ;>- 
"Is Zat Sol" (Chanln's); •'Whlt«j>j 
Collars" (Cort); "Louie the 14th".- 
(Cosmopolitan); "The Fall Guy^,' 
(Eltinge); "The Dove" (Emprle);^ 
"Puzzles of 1925" (Fulton); "Log- 
gerheads" Gaiety; "The Little Mln^'' 
Ister" (Globe): "Rose-Marie" (Im*« 
perial) ; "The Student Prince" (Jol-. ; 
son): "They Knew What They., 
Wanted" (Klaw); "Lady Be Good" 
(Liberty) ; "Ladies of the Evening" ' 
(Lyceum); "Music Box Revue" 
(Music Box); "Zlegfeld Follies" 
(New Amsterdam): "Sky High"A 
(Winter Garden). 

Cut Rates' Biggest List 
In the cut rates the biggest list 
of the season of 1924-25 contained: 
'Candida" (Ambassador); "My Son" . 
(Bayes); "Mrs. Partridge PresentiT' 
(Belmont); "Night Hawk" (Bljon)l ^ 
"SUrllght" (Broadhurst); ■De.slr*''^ 
Dnder the Elms" (CarroU); "Artists • 
and Models" (Casino); "The Love 
Song" (Century); "Hell's Bells" 
(Cohan); "The Rat' (Colonial); 
"Ostriches" (Comedy); "White Col- 
lars' (Cort); "Dancing Mothers" 
(Elliott): "Blue Peter" (52nd St.); 
"Sally, Irene and Mary" (44th St.)! 
"Processional'- (49th St.); "Log- 
gerheads" (Gaiety); "The Little 
Minister" (filobe); "Topsy and Kva" 
(Harris): "The Devil Within" (Hud-^ 
son); "China Rose" (Knickerbock- ^ 
er); "The Dark Angel" (Longacre); • 
"Cape Smoke" (Martin Beck)t- 
"Quarantine" (.Miller).; "Sllonce"- 
(National); "The Complex" (I'rin-. . 
cess); "The Handy Man" (Punch, 
and Judy); 'Puppet.s' (SelxVyn);, 
"BegRar on Horseback" (Sliubert); 
"White CarR-o" (89th St.) : "She Had 
to Know" (Times Sq.); "My Olrl" 
(Vanderbilt); "Kvp's Leaves" (Wal- 
lack's); and "Sky Higii" (Winter 
Garden). 

An Imposing list with 'The Love 
Song," ■ "I^oggrrhpads" and "The 
Little Minister" belnp attractions 
represented In both llst.s. 



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OPERA AND CONCERTS 



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LOSES CHAUAPM 



Rosslan Basso Will Restrict 

Himself to Metropolitan 
t, and Concert Tour 



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Chicago, March SI. 
Feodor Challapln will not appear 
with the Chicago Civio Ol>era Co. 
next BMtaon, although word of his 
n-enffacement haa been sent out In 
the ofllcial news bulletins of the or- 
ganisation. Thia was learned here 
yesterday when S. Hurok, the grreat 
biasso's manager, stated by wire 
that Chaliapln's appearance for 
n^t season will be limited to an 
•agagemant with the Metropolitan 
Opera Co. and a concert tour. 

The loss of Challapln to the Chi- 
cago Civic Opera Co. Is gF*at. He 
was rated as one of the company's 
best box office attracttons. 
/ It will also necessitate a partial 
^rMlignment of next year's operatic 
schedules. 



VIOLINIST GETS VERDICT 



Cthslwyn Psas* Awarded $4,176 for 
Telsphone Shoeic 



Cambridge. Mass.. Marcn SI. 

Bthelwyn-Pease, nationally known 
Tiolinist. was given a verdict of 
14,175 in her suit against the New 
England Telephone and Telegraph 
Company. The Jury was out one 
hourw 

Miss Pease alleged that while 
using a telephone on Dec. 30. 192S, 
■he received an electric shock which 
flung her across the room. This, she 
■aid. so affected her nerves and 
health that she lost both finances 
and prestige because of not befng 
•Me to continue with her work. 

Jacques Hoffman, first violinist of 
the Boston Symphony, was on the 
stand tor Miss Pease and stated she 
had given a demonstration before 
him revealing that her work was 
beneath her former standard. 

Miss Pease asked 125,000 in dam- 
•gm. 



SK SUmSR OPERAS 

At I«a«t alx oitlea win bare sum- 
mer opera companies this year, with 
four of them to take on the aspect 
of municipal support. 

Memphis will present light opera 
in a park there under the local 
management of J. !<. McElravy, 
while it is understood that Fortune 
Gallo, owner of the San Carlo Grand 
Opera Company, will make an ex- 
cursion into the light opera field 
by supplying the talent. In St. 
Louis the usual free Municipal 
Opera will be staged with the most 
Interesting event of the 8e,ason be- 
ing the revlvial of DeKoven's 
seldom heard "Rob Roy." 

In Chicago the regular Ravinia 
Park open, air season will begin in 
June, with Rosa Raisa and Olacomo 
Rimini already engaged to head the 
casts. In San Francisco another 
company will sing, with their 
repertoire to include "Princess Ida. ' 
which is also getting a New York 
revival this season for the first time 
in years. In Washington, "Duke" 
Fosse is making an effort to put a 
summer company In the huge audi- 
torium recently opened there. It is 
understood that Fosse mnts a guest 
star system with standard oper- 
ettas to be used as the vehicles. 

One of the most ambitious of all 
the summer projects, however, is in 
Atlanta. There a contract has been 
made with Mr. Bidwell, paymaster 
of the Metropolitan Opera Com- 
pany, for a company which will 
inaugurate its season with "Sweet- 
hearts" and ' The Mikado." Already 
Lew Morton has been engaged as 
general stage director and Anne 
Jago, contralto, and Robert Pitkin, 
comedian, engaged as the nucleus 
of a cast. Bidwell secured the con- 
tract because of his annual visit to 
Atlanta with the Metropolitan Com- 
pany, which each spring plays a 
week in the southern city. Scenery 
for' the engagement is now being 
especially constructed in the Metro- 
politan Opera House studios in New 
York, which will make it more 
elaborate than that commonly used 
for summer rerlvais. 



More Germans at MeL 



It Is generally accepted that next 
season at the Metropolitan will ■•• 
German opera on a pre-war basis 
in America. 

This season has seen the rein- 
troductlon of the Nibelungen Ring 
series, "Siegfried," "Das RhelngoU." 
"Die Walkure" and "Tannhauser" 
into that comiMiny's rep«rto'r«. with 
casta which have been declared 
singularly capable. The German 
works of Wagner brought tremen- 
dous box-office response, something 
which some of the Italian operas 
haven't done this season. 

The nucleus of the German ding- 
ers Includes Maria Mueller, Maria 
Jerltza. Curt Taucher, Michael 
Bohnen. Elizabeth Rethberg, Flor- 
ence E:ast6n and others. Others will 
be probably imported for the new 
season. The need at present Is for 
a tremendous German singing name 
in the casts. 



New Mecca Temple, N. Y^ 
In Field for Concerts 

Th* new Mecca Temple, on We«t 
Mth street, is now out in open op- 
position to Aeollaa and Carnegie 
Halls for concerts In New York. 
- Tho feeling U that with the do- 
•traction of Carnegie Hall in the 
Bozt five yean, Mecca Temple will 
•uporsede it as the homo of New 
Toric's big concerts. 

Mecca Temple and its 4.000-seat 
tadltorium had not boon considered 
Ib that light. 

The stago at Mecca wlU hold 100 
kinslcians. It Is a Urge and 
•laborate building, with a partica- 
larly Imposing front, all of which 
la done in. Moorish architecture and 
brightly colored after the manner 
of the originals. 

Walter Damrosch, conductor of 
tho New York Symphony, has 
okayed the haU acoustically. Fol- 
lowing his approval. Harry Hark- 
Jtmm Flagler, secretary of the or- 
ganisation, made his announcement. 



Aibortina Raseh at Camoaie 
Albortlna Rasch and her company 
of 2S will appear under the oaaoage- 
ment of Sol Hurok at Cameglo Hall. 
Now York. April 7. 



Paris Opera Venture 

Chicago, March SI. 

Mary Garden and a company of 
singers who have appeared with 
the Metropolitan and Chicago 
opera companies during the past 
season will open for five weeks in 
Paris, May IS, it was announced 
here this week by Paul Longone, 
managing director of an organiza- 
tion incorporated as the American- 
Italian-French Grand Opera Com- 
pany. 

Wealthy patrons have underwrit- 
ten the enterprise, Mr. Longone said. 

Mary Garden, Rosa Raisa, Olu- 
seppe de Luca. Queena Mario, 
Adamo Dldur, Anseau and a num- 
ber of others have enlisted for the 
Paris opera. 

The company's repertoire will In- 
clude "L'Amome Del Tre Re." "Fal- 
staff," "Oracolo," "Marta." "Lucia" 
and others. 



With Chi Opera Again; 
Rep Expected Next Season 

Chicago, March Si. 

According to the expected, con- 
ventional and usual announcement 
made by the management of the 
Chicago Opera, many new singers 
will be engaged the coming summer. 

All contracts with old members 
of the company have been signed. 
Mary Garden. Eklith Mason, Rosa 
Raisa and Claudia Muzio will be 
back. Totl Dal Monte has been 
re-engaged, also Orasiella Pareto 
and Florence Macbeth. 

Others who will be back include 
Louise Homer, Cyrena Van Gordon. 
August Lenska. Fernand Ansseau, 
Charles Marshall, Forrest Lamont, 
Charies Hackett. Antonio Cortis, 
Tito Schlpa, George Baklanoff 
Cesare Formlchi, Joseph Swartz, 
Olacomo Rimini. Feodor Challapln. 

The repertoire next season, open- 
ing November S, will include six re- 
vivals, four in Italian and two in 
French. The Italian works to be 
presented after a long absence from 
the Auditorium stage are Verdi's 
"Faistaff" and "The Masked Ball": 
DonizetU's "Le'Elisir d'Amoro" and 
Puccini's "Manon Lescaut." 

German opera with limitations 
will be continued by the opera com- 
pany next season. Wagner's "Tann- 
hr.user" and "Die Walkuere" are 
scheduled for presenution. The 
works of the standard French and 
Italian repertories will be given as 
usual. 



MME. D'ALVAEEZ ABBOAD 

- Mme. Marguerite D'Alvarea. the 
Peruvian contralto, will go abroad 
for the summer and alng la both 
Paris and London. 

Her London data wlB bo la 
Queen's Hall. Juno 1%, with the 
London Symphony. 



FJLASCEa ALDA'S 8. A. TOITB 

Mme. Francos Alda will make an 
intensive concert tour of South 
America this summer, sailing from 
New York July 12 and appearing 
in the capitals of the nations there. 

Mme. Alda Is. in private life, the 
wife of Ouillo Oatti-Casazza, Im- 
presario Of the MetroiMlltan. 



Bnth St Denis' Final Concert 

Ruth St. Denis, Ted Shawn and 
the Denishawn Dancers gave their 
final concyts of the 'season yostor- 
day (Tuesday) afternoon and ovo- 
nlng in Cameglo HrlL 

They wiU not bo seen with their 
all-Amerlcan ballet for over a year 
bocauao of tholr forthcoming tour 
of tho Orient. 



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All-Star Opera Cast 
y For Washington Co. 

Washington, March SI. 

Bdouard Albion has announced 
the cast which will supix>rt Challa- 
pln with the Washington Opera Co. 
when the organisation presents "The 
Barber of Seville," April IS. 

It Includes Jose Mojlca, "^tenor, 
Chicago Opera Co.; Paolo Ananlan, 
basso. Metropolitan, and Ivan Ivant- 
xolf, Paris Opera. 

ABBEST lENNI AGAIN 

Newark, N. J.. . arch SI. 
Emma Borschneck, Rutherford, 
N. J., suing Philip lenni, manager, 
Pudni Opera Co., for Sl.OOO, alleged 
due on a note, had lenni arrested 
iigain on her complaint that 
he conducted his company 
without first filing with the county 
clerk of Essex a certificate with 
the name and address o< the com- 
pany's head in accordance with the 
law. 

Miss Borschneck and sister, 
Madeline, deny that either la trjlng 
to persecute lenni because as was 
stated. lennl had refused to permit 
Madeline to sing with Alessandro 
Bond. 



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UBREnO BY MRS. FISKE 
FOR ONE ACT OPERA 



"Light of St. Agnes" Written 

25 Years Ago — Chicago 

Opera May Do It 



Chicago, March SI. 

Minnie Maddem Flake has writ> 
ten the libretto of a one-act grand 
opera called "Tho Light of St. 
Agnes.' It may be produced next 
season by the Chlctigo Clvl. Opera 
company. W. Franke Harllng is tho 
composer of the score. 

This work was first presented by 
Mrs. Fiske 25 years age as a one- 
act dramatic tragedy and was used 
as a curtain raiser at the old Gar- 
den theatre. New Yurk. 

Tho cast containr only threo 
characters. Father Bertrand, tho 
teuor; Michel Kerouac, basso and 
Tolnette, soprano. It has not 
been determined what members of 
the Chicago Opora will be chosen 
to create these roles. 

It Is said the work also offers 
excellent possibilities for ensemble 
effects as thoro la a chorus of vil- 
lagers, another of nuns, and a ohoir 
of spirit voices. 



City's Amphitheatre 

St. Louta, March SL 
University City's new open air 
amphitheatre will open July 6 or 7, 
inaugurating a five-week season to 
Include two weeks of musical re- 
vue, two of light opera and one of 
drama, according to FUnt Garri- 
son, head of the group of business 
men sponsoring tho enterprise. 

Garrison, general manager of tho 
annual Fashion Pageant, added It 
has not been decided whether tho 
stylo show shall bo held this year 
at the new theatre or at the Munici- 
pal theatre In Forest Park. This 
exhibition has a season, of threo 
weeks, and baa borotoforo followed 
the municipal oper» soaaon Ip tho 
St. Louis amphitheatre. 

Work on the new University Olty 
theatre is now on. Most of the fun- 
damental construction Is expected 
to bo completed in tlmo for tho 
opening date, though all details ot 
tho theatre will not bo flnlsfaod un- 
til next year, and tho landscaping 
may require several years. Tho 
Garden Theatre la tho tontativo 
name for tho amphltheatro. 



N. Y.-Rome Co. Playing 

The New York-Rom* '^ Grand 
Opera Company, organlsod early 
this year, ahroady has playod some 
Iqtsrmedlate city time, such as th* 
San Carlo Opera takes up, and drew 
fair business. Umberto Sorentino 
is the' director of tho company^ 
which carries about 7S people, plu* 
on orchestra, on tour. 

The reperiorles of tho two com« 
panies are about th* same. 



OATTTS STAFF UHCHAVOED 
Thar* will b* no change in per« 
sonnol of the men who will con- 
duct tho Met. Opera performances 
next year. The prerent season is 
nearlng an end, with the Met's con- 
ductors each having considerable 
work outlined. 

The men returning under Gatti- 
Cassaza's direction will be Tulli* 
Serafln, Gennaro Pap!, Louis Has- 
selsman and Arthur Bodanzky. 



Thie Col4eii7 Ofirl ^ 

nilRNK^-KB OnJ)A GKAT FLAYS A FAllOt'8 PLAYRIM THBATBB "THB OOOHB HAM08 HIGH" 

Ollda Gray has established a new world's record 1 n breaking all house records for six consecutive weeks. 

Alhambra, Milwaukee (first week) |21,47» Loew's Aidine, PitUburgh $17,897 

Alhambra, Milwaukee (second week) 18.647 Famous Players. Howard, Atlanta 18,160 

Loew's State, St Louis Sl,760 Famous Players, Palace, Memphis 11,286 

Figures are facts. They don't lie. 

Opening at Famous Players' Metropolitan, Los Angeles, for a two weeks' engacomeut this Saturday 
(April 4). ' ■ » 

Watch the Records Go SmaA.^i* 

Tour under management WIL< JAM MORRIS ENTERPRISES, New York City. 



OAITON'S COHCEBT DATES 

Canton, O., March SI. 

P. D. Smith, local concert man- 
ager. Is Umlng up a formldabl* 
array of Ulent for next season. 

Ho announces signed contracts 
with John McCormack. Paul White- 
man, Frits KreUler. John Philip 
Sousa, Rachmaninoff and Geraldln* 
Farrar's new opera. 



CONCERT NOTES 

Edna Thomas, who bills herself 
as "the Lady from Louisiana," Is 
appearing in special conceru in her 
hom* section. 



The Peerless Jubilee Concert Co, 
four men and four women, is work- 
ing its conc3rt way north. It's aa 
all-colored organisation. 



The Methodist Choir of Colfas, 
Wash., Mrs. L. A. KIrkland. diroe- 
tor, is making a concert tour of 
Western Washington anA 'Idab«w 
The oholr was organised in Febm- 
ary, 1»21. 

Cortez, soprano, Is touring In oo*- 
tume song recitals, making joint 
appearances with Lulgl Von JunltSb 
stringed quartet 



VARIETY 



LEGITIMATE 



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Wednesday, April 1, 1925 



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Figurat ••timatad and oommant point to somo attraetiona boing 
auecoMfiil, whila th« aama g'^u acoroditad to others might suggaat 
madioority or loss. Tha varlanca ia axplainad in tha diffaranca in 
housa aapscitias, with tha varying ovarhaad. Also tha aiza of eaat, 
with oonsaquant diffaranca In nacoasary groaa for profit. Varianoa 
in businaaa nacaasary for musical attraction as agalnat dramatic 
play is alao eonsidsrad. 



'Abia'a Irish Rosa," Republic (160th 
weak). Little change In Broad - 
way's buaiaess last week; some 
attractions bettered previous 
week, while others eased off fur- 
ther. "Able" 112.000 to «1S.OOO. 
"Ariadne," Garrick (Ith week). Final 
week; considered strictly as sub- 
scription play; Indicated i>ace 
IS.OOO to |«.Mt. "Prooassional " 
moves back to Oarrlck from 4»th 
Street Monday. 
*Artlsts and Medals," (1*24) Casino 
<26t)i weak). LKMks like this 
revtM haa sood chance to ride 
throucta aaaaon. kavlnc recovered 
fi?om aereral weeks' depression 
after Washington's Birthday. 
fl«,SO«. 
"Beg g ar an Horaabaefc," Shubert 
(cepeat) (3d week). Hardly flg- 
urad to attract real bualnesa 
Will asain tour after two weeks 
more. "Princasa Ida," revival of 
Gilbert and SuUlvan, will arrive 
Easter. "Beggar" drew away un- 
der expectations; not over 96,040. 
Listed out Saturday. 
"Candida," Ambassador (13th week) 
Business sUpi>ed distinctly after 
oast change wtiicb bad Peggy 
Wood replacing Katherlne Cor- 
nell (now In "The Green Hat"), 
$8,000; revival, however, flour- 
iahed for 12 wertcs. 
"Cap* SfNolca.'* Martin Beck (7th 
week). Oust chances reported 
bere alao, probably to cut oper- 
atlac axpanaa. Takings between 
«S.000 and $1,000 with liberal cut 
rata aupport. 
"China Rosa," Knickerbocker ilOth 
weak), fiattar here last week 
which was aeooad since moving 
trom Wallack's. Advertising 
playera fai oast may have helped. 
Claimed $11,04H> or better. 

"Daneirrg Mothers," Maxlne Blllott'a 
<l4th week). Has alrea*!^ gained 
tba nttlng of playing a aaaaon on 
Broadway slnae It Waa the 
•arllest arrival (opened Auir- ll)- 
Business moderate but probab^ 
proOtable. 

"Deaira Under the Elma," Karl Car- 
roU (21st waek). BtlU pUylng 
four matinees weekly and a dally 
matinee Is carded for Kaster 
week. About the only money- 
getter from the Village this sw- 
aoa. $12,000. ^ 

"Bringiaa Up Father," Lyrio (1st 
weekK Cartoon musical finally 
reached Broadway Monday night. 
Offered at $2.TS top. House in 
plcturaa all aeaaon. "Father" rated 
a turkey. 

"Eva'a LMvaa," Wallack'a (2d 
weA). Final week. Opened cold 
Thuraday laat week and drew a 
hard panning. Co-operative show. 
"BtarUi^t*' will move over from 
Broadhurat April 13. 
"FeUiaa," New Amstwrdam (41st 
week). Standee business for most 
performances last week placed 
the gross around $40,000. In 
present form show Is expected to 
ride through summer; pace is 
topping Broadway asrain. 
*ls Zat So," Channln-s 46th St. 
(ISth weak). Want upward au- 
other thousand last week, that 
niacins gross at $24,000. Is draw- 
ing all classes but lower floor's 
shirt fronts indicates agency 
stength. Sensational for a straight 
comedy. 
"Hall'a Bella," George M. Cohan 
(0th week). In moving from 
Daly'a the cut rate allotment was 
^ considerably increased and the 
takings are claimed to have been 
well over $9,000. First week to 
show a profit. 
"Lady, Be Qoad." Liberty (18th 
week). Hardly hurt during alump 
and groas of $26,000 proves this 
musical one of the best things In 
town. Agency call sttll 'big. 
"Ladies of ths Evening," Lyceum 
(16th week). Claimed to have 
climbed nightly last week; gross 
estimated near the $11,000 mark. 
Looks like a candidate for sum- 
^mer continuance. 
"Loggerheads," Gaiety (3d week). 
One week more for this Irish 
drama which moved up from the 
Tillage. Takings around $5,500, 
InoludlnjT cut rates. "My Fair 
Xiady," musical, due In Aurll 13. 
"Lauia tha 14th," Cosmopolitan 
iCth waek). Blx demand for Zleg- 
feld'a newest musical continues 
and the takings place it among 
bigyeat money drawa Probably 
$34,000. 
. "Mrs. Partridge Presents," Belmont 
(l$th week). Never got excep- 
tional Ognres and appears able to 
make money with moderate 
frossaa. Around $$,600 and in- 
daflnlta 
"My Qiri," Vaaderbilt (19th week), 
^le most prosperous attraction 
on 48th street. Business holding 
«p to $12.S00 or better, with Indi- 
cations of showing continuing into 
warm weather. 
.--nily Ben," Bayas (2*th week). A 
drama booked up to maka money 



i*-, 



at small grosses. That makes it 
ideal for this aerial house. Down 
to $4,000 now, however. 
"Music Box Revue," Music Box (18tb 
week). After easing off early In 
March business came b«kck strong- 
ly, the Jump being ovr $2,000 In 
two weeks. Gross last week ap- 
proximated $26,000. 
"Did English," RIU (ISth week). 
Rated with most successful of 
the non-muslcals. Business from 
Wednesday on Is cajMUJlty. with 
the weekly takings continually 
around the $15,000 mark. 
"Ostriches," Comedy (1st week). 
New comedy drama presented by 
W. A. Brady. Jr. Opened Mon- 
day. Was originally elated for 
another house, but forced to book 
the "morgue." 
"Piga," LitUe (31st week). Is play- 
ing an extra matinea Fridays, In- 
dicating strong pull with famlnlne 
patrons. Business continues to 
profltabla figure both ways; 
quoted at $8,000. 
"Proeessionsl," 49th St (11th week). 
Takings since moving from Gar- 
rick have been around $6,000; 
show not costly to oj>erate and If 
it can hold that i>ace at Garrick. 
where it returns next week, may 
. stick through spring. 
"Puppets," Selwyn (4th week). Has 
another week to go; no improve- 
ment In business, which is $2,000 
or less. "The Sapphire Ring" will 
follow Blaster Monday (April 13). 
"Puszles," Fulton (Ith week). BIsl^ 
Janls show holdlngr up nicely, 
with the recent weekly grosses 
around $20,000 and over. Very 
good money for this houso at the 
scale. 

"Qusrsntlne," Henry MlUer (l«th 
week). For a light Comedy this 
attraction has had prosperous en- 
gagement and ought to ride 
throogh spring period. Takings 
between $3,000 and $10,000. 

"Rtfaa- Marie," Imperial (31st week). 
Only difference in weekly- gross 

_ appears to be In the standee tak- 
ings. Over $87,600; capacity right 
through slump period for operetta 
smash. 

"Sslly, Irene and Mary," 44th St. 
(2d week) (repeat). Brought In 
as stop-gap and not expected to 
pull real business. "Mikado," the 
next attraction, opens April 11 
(Saturday night next week). Lit- 
tle attention given return engage- 
ment; $7,000. I>ue off Saturday. 

"She Had to Know," Times Square 
(9th week). Another week to go; 
takes to road. First two months 
very good, then dipped sharply 
$6,000. "Mlsmates" follows April 

"Silence," National (2lBt' week). 
Dramatic sensation during the 
fall; has eased off. but still turn- 
ing a profit a-.d figures to stick. 
Takings last week estimated 
nearly $10,000. 
"Starlight," Broadhurst (Bth week). 
A strong draw among women, a 
f^tor that should count favorable 
when attraction goes 4)n tour 
Takings not exceptional, but 
should improve after Easter. Ap- 
proximately $8,000. Moves to Wkl- 
lacks* April 13. 
"Student Prince," Jolson's (18th 
week). Probably the biggest 
money maker the Shuberts have 
on this season's production list. 
Buns to exceptional figures, with 
capacity after Wednesdays: 
$87,600. 
"Sky High," Winter Garden (6th 
week). Since moving here from 
Shubert business reported having 
Improved considerably. Comedy 
and dance show right fair for 
Garden. $21,600. 
"The Dark AngaT," Longacre («th 
week). Final week; started mildly 
at between $7,000 and $8,000 and 
failed to consistently climb. House 
dark Holy Week, relighting with 
"Mercenary Mary," a new musi- 
cal. . 
"The Devil Within," Hudson (3d 
week). Booking was for four 
weeks; business around $4,000, 
which Is about amount guaran- 
teed. "The Backslappers" men- 
tioned to follow April 13. 
"Tha Dunce Boy," Daly's 6$d Street 
Hst week). Second production by 
the Art Theatre group. Suddenly 
added to this week's IMt; opens 
Wednesdav (April 1). 
"The Dova," Empire (8th week). 
Varies only In gallery business, 
which Is proportional late In the 
week, but off earllw. Business 
approximately $18,000 last week; 
Is top among the actual dramas 
and only exceeded by "Is Zat SoT' 
"Tha Fall Guy," Bitlnge (4th week). 
At the Increased scale (13.80 top) 
last week the gross was $13,500. 
This Is another success, with the 
^allerv a dead Issue. 
"The Firebrand," Morosco (2Sth 
week). Business last week about 



the same as previous week. 
Around $13,000, which flgafe is 
profitable both for bouse and 
show. Like the only run shows, 
the pace has let down. 
"Tha Guardsman," Booth (85th 
week). Going akmg to paying 
bualness, too, and similarly off 
from first four or five months" 
pace. Indications are for continu- 
ance through season; $9,000 or a 
bit less. 
"The Harem," Belasco (18th week). 
One of the summer holdover can- 
didates. Trade varied during 
Msrch. but takings were always 
important. Estimate slotted 
around $16,000. 
"The Little Minister," Globe (2d 
week). Final week. Got off to 
bad start. From Newark reports 
It looked like Barrle revival had 
chance. Reviews differed; takings 
reported about $8,000. 
"The Love Song," Century (18th 
week). Figuring on keeping op- 
eretta going Into summer. Gate 
first two months was enormous. 
Eased off and using cut ratea up- 
stairs. Heavy business, however, 
with $27,000 claimed. 
"The Night Hawk," -> BlJou (eth 
week). Business at about $6,500 
shows a profit, though trade is de> 
pandent to a considerable degree 
on cut rates thus far. 
"Tha Rat," Colonial (8th week). 
Another attraction using cut rates 
In quantity and in that manner 
able to make a little money. 
Weekly pace has held to about 
$7,000 or a bit over. 
"Tha Bhow-Off," Playhouse (tlat 
weak). Getting $7,000 to $7,600 
, now, and that Is satisfactory both 
ways at this state of run. Hold- 
over hit Is floured to last through 
spring. 
"The Wild Duck," 48th St. (6th 
week). Though "Candida" slipped 
last weak. Actors' Theatre has 
picked another live one in Isben 
revival "Duck." went upward again 
jmd readied $12,000. Special mati- 
nees also of "Pierrot the Prodigal " 
and "Servant In The Houkp." 
"They Knew What They Wanted," 
Klaw (19th week). Still a good 
call in aganclea and likely to play 
Into tha summer period. Not ac- 
tual capacity, but l>etter than $13.- 
OOO. which is big In this house. 
"Topsy and Evs," Sam H. Harris 
I6th week). Was penciled in for 
Boston at Easter time, but busi- 
ness picked up and show may re- 
main through season. $16,000 last 

"What Price Glory," Plymouth (31st 
weak). Movad up somewhat laat 
week, when gross was $12,500. 
After Easter It should Improve and 
expected to play out season. 
"White Cargo." 39th St (74th week). 
Moved here from Comedy, Mon- 
day. This makes fourth house for 
holdover from laat season where 
it opened at Greenwich Village. 
Takings $5,000 to $7,000, but prob- 
ably better here. 
"Whita Collsrs," Cort (Cth week). 
Cast changes contemplated; busi- 
ness last week $8,000. Coast suc- 
cess baa not been able to start 
anything as yet 
Owtaida Bquara and Little Thestrea 
"Lova for Lova" opened at the 
Oraanwicli Vlllaca: "Soonw and 
Later" also opened this week at the 
Neighborhood Playhouse; "Tha Blue 
Pater," 6 2d Street; "Tho Complex." 
Princess; "Tfc» Handr Man, which 
got nothing at tha 89t^ Street, 
moved to the Punch and Judy, Mon- 
day. 

L.^/L Grosses 

Loa Jiat^ltm, March 31. 

"No, No, Maaatta." in "Its third 
week at tha Mason, did $23,000. 
Th^t was laat weak. 

Kolb and Din, aacond week at the 
Blltmore, $7,400. 

"So This Is. London," second week 
at the Morosoo (stick), $7,000. 

"Alarm Clock." second week at 
the Majestic (stockK $7400. 

First week of "Dark Angal" at the 
Playhouse. $S.$00. 



f ETER PAN* PHILLn PRIZE ROl 
$8,000 AT FORREST AND LEAVES' 



$17,500 in Two Weeks Doubtful at $3 Top— Other 
Shows HoIdinsrUp — "Nanette," $27,300 — "New 
Brooms/' $10,S00>-"High Stakes," j$l 1,000 



Shows in Rdiearsal 



(And Whaf«) 

"Quean Mab" (OUvar Moros- 
co), Little. 

"The Wiedom Teeth" (Mar- 
tin Beck), Beck. 

"Thrills" (Wip. F. Dugan), 
63d Street 

"Princess Ida" (Lawrence J. 
Ax^haH), Casino. 

"What Price Glory" (for 
road), (Arthur Hopkins). 
Plymouth. 

"Caaaar and Cleopatra" 
(Theatre Guild), Garrick. 
. "Tha School Maid" (Shu- 
berts) Shuberts. 

"The Mikado" (ShubarU) 
Winter Garden. 

"Student Prince" No. 8 (Shu- 
berts). 44th Street 

"Fast Workers" (MulUgan A 
Trebitsch), Bijon. 

"Artistaa Ravela" (Anton 
SclblUa), Bryant Hall. 

•The Princess Intsrvenss" 
(Arden Sc Anderson), Bryant 
Han. 



Philadelphia, March 31. 

With the exception of "Peter Pan," 
business in the legit houses was far 
above expectations last week. As a 
matter of fact the Lenten season 
haan't proved much oT a drag bere. 
It seems as If each season shows less 
tendency to fall off during Lent. 

"No, No. Nanette" again hit ca- 
pacity and had as many standees 
Friday and Saturday as the fire mar- 
shal would permit This I>Yasee mu- 
sical comedy Is completely over- 
shadowing memories of "Mary.'' 
"Nanette" Is set at the Garrick well 
into the summer. Seats are entirely 
gone two weeks in advance, with 
enough requests not taken care of 
to carry the house at capacity for 
another four weeks. 

Aa opposed to this phenomenal hit 
there was the woeful flop of "Peter 
Pan." Even the matinees fell down. 
The Forrest hasn't had so sad and 
dismal a failure In its entire career, 
and nobody can put their fing«r on 
the reason. Ten rows occupied (but 
not filled) was the tisual nightly 
scene In the orchestra, and the bal- 
colny was no better. Contrary to 
the usual policy of the house, mueh 
papering was done. It's doubtful if 
"Peter Pan," even at Its $3 top. 
grossed $8,000 on the week. The 
Forrest generally figures in $30,000 
grosses. 

Good and Fair Grosses 

Between these two extremes there 
were six attractions, with grosses 
ranging from good to fair. "Betty 
L«e," at the Shubert, didn't show the 
pick-up power expected. It won ex- 
cellent notices, and there has been 
some talk of switching "Betty" into 
the Chestnut if business looked 
promising, but this was given up. 

"New Brooms" made a neat little 
gain at the Broad, spelling a profit 
both ways. There is no doubt that 
the Craven comedy will remain its 
allotted four weeks, and It may even 
stay longer, although this is un- 
Ukely. "Best People" about held its 
own at the Lyric. This comedy 
would have been a clean-up except 
for its double change of houses. The 
moves set It back just so much each 
time. When it came Into the Broad 
the notice was up for closing after 
two weeks. .Now it is booked to 
Washington, with several stands to 
follow, and, possibly, a Jaunt to the 
coast 

"High Stakes" Jiad a good week. 
The decision to cancel the fourth 
week at the Adelphi, closing the 
house Holy Week, was not made be- 
cause of a poor showing, but rather 
from a desire on the part of the 
management not to Ipse In that one 
week a good part of the profit of the 
other three. "The Sap" held up 
nicely at the Walnut. 

This house has staged a great at- 
tendance comeback in the last couple 
of months with "Simon Called 
Peter." "The Dark Angel," "The 
Sap" and "Sally. Irene and Mary" 
all definite box ofRce hits. The 
house's policy of popular prices 
with $2 top, except Saturday, has 
proved a great stunt and has suc- 
ceeded In saving a season that ap- 
peared to be hopeless. 

"Dixie iQ Broadway" pulled a good 
figure for ^ long a stayer. This 
Is announced^a.s Its final week, with 
the Chestnut also to be dark Holy 
Week. 



a chance the latter house may cat 
"The Seventh Heaven." 

Following "Broke" the Walnut 
will have a new summer revue 
which would seem to indicate that 
at least two houses, this one and 
the Garrick, will make a trip for the 
summer running. 

Estimates of the Weak 
"New Brooms" (Broad, Srd week). 
Second week showed satisfactory 
Improv^ent. Around $10,600 looked 
sweet House has no further book-' 
Inga and Craven show may stay a 
while. 

"No, No. Nanette" (Garrick. 6th 
week). The town's sensation. Stan- 
dees at capacity and turnaway big. 
ger than ever. $$27,300. 

"Be Yourself" (Forrest, 1st week). 
Return engagement for this mu- ^ 
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leal. "Peter Pan" a dismal failure, 5 
irUb leas than $8,000 In the vast ^ 



vast 
Closed Saturday j 



Two Returns 

This week saw two return en- 
gagements. One, the company of 
"Sally," which NIcholal and Welch 
have been sending through the 
south, and the other, "Be Yourself." 
"Sally" Is at the Walnut for two 
weeks only, and the latter at the 
Forrest "Be Yourself" played a 
highly successful three-weeks' en- 
gagement at the Garrick jupt before 
Christmas. 

Next Monday brings two more re- 
peats. The newly organized spe- 
cial company of "The Student 
Prince," with De Wolf Hopper head- 
ing the cast. Is one, and the other 
Chauve-Sourls. with its new pro- 
gram. The "Prince" opens an In- 
definite angagement at the Shubert. 
and the Balleff show comes to the 
Lyric for two weeks only. 

April 18, "She Had to Know," 
comes to the Adelphi for three 
weeks, "Joan of Arkansas," the 
Mask and Wig show, opens at the 
Forrest for two weeks; ".simon 
Called Peter" returns to the Wal- 
nut for two weeks, and "Moonlight" 
revisit the Chestnut April 20. "Lit- 
tle Jessie James" comes back 
to town at the Lyric and 
on April 27 "Kid Boots" U an- 
nounced for the Forrest; also a new 
play (presented by James Beury and 
Savage), entitled "Broke" bows In 
at the Walnut ~ 
} all nouses except the Broad through 
tly> month of April, and there Is Just 



house at 13 top 
nlpht 

"Batty Lee" (Shubert. 2nd week). 
Won good notices, 1)Ut did not pIcK . 
up as much as expected. Stay belt ^ 
to orlg^lnal twc weeks. 'Around $15,^ 
000. 

"Dixie to Broadway" (Chestnut. 
Srd week). Eleventh week and ttlll 
a profit -wlhner, although now down 
to $9,500. Gdes out after this week. 
House dark Holy Week, reopening "; 
with "Moonlight." April 13. 

"The Best People" (Lyric. SrA 
week^ Sixth week and all good; 
$10,500. Chauve-Sourls Monday. 

"High Stakaa" (Adelphi, 3rd, 
week). liAst week for thriller and 
house dnrk Holy Week. Picked up 
splendidly last week, with $11,000, 
or a bit over, claimed. , 

"Sally" (Walnut 1st week). Road 
company in for two weeks at $2 top. 
'"The S«p" held up nicely. gctt:ng 
several hundred dollars over $11,000^ 



"PICKINGS" FLOPS AND 
TROUPE DISBANDS 



$7,100 for Stock — "Sevcntli 

Heaven" Holding On 

in Frisco 



San Frrnclsco, March SL' 



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Estimates for last week: 

Curran — Gallagher and Shean tal 
the "Greenwich Village Follle«,t 
third and last week. .Fell do«B 
badly at finish; $18,800. ^ 

Columbia — "Seventh HeaTtar** ^ 
aecond week, two to go. Holdbut *ff 
well; $2.60 top; $14,600; holy watK 
advance B<le good; expected to hoM 
place. 

Capitol— Frank Egan's "White -'i 
Collars," 14th week, holding on wltli 
aid of two-for-ones; $2 top; $6,800; 
will be h^ld until after Gaster. 

Wilkes (formerly Columbia)-^ 
Harry Carroll's "Pickings," with 
r>lck Carle and cast from Los An- 
geles, Box-offlce Brodle. Closed 
Saturday; company disbanded; big 
loser every week of run; closing 
Veek below $3,300. 

Alcazar — Henry Duffy Players. 
Permanent stock; sixth week "So 
This Is London"; going strong; twd 
more weeks; passed $7,100; great 
business at $1.25 top for Lent. 



AHEAD AND BACK 



The same bunch Is handling pub- 
licity for the Ringllng-Barnum and 
Bally Circus. Ed Norv.'ood. Dexter 
Followcs, Townsend Walsh, Lester 
Thomp?ion and Roland Butler make 
up the list. Several will* leave town 
two and three weeks in advance of 
the show. 

Eddie Lester, with "Flashes of the 
Great White Way." 

Grant "Luce, ahead of "Lasses 
White Minirels, back on Droad-*- 
way. Show closed season .March 
26 at Zanesvllle. O. 

Charles Vlon. manager with 
"Plain Jane." E. J. Dolan haiidlln* 
the advance Is succeeding Gcorg« 
Florida, appointed manager of the 
(Colonial, New York. 



Frank Matthews, aliead, 
Thara^t^mTfor K"** Juliet" (Jane Cowl). 
Joe jConoley, back with 
ing Up Father" (Lyric). 



"Romeo 



nrlng- 



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Wednesday, April 1, Ifttf 



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LEGITIMATE 



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CHI MGRS. PARALYZED BY SLUMP; 
^ 16 SHOWS $202,500; LEAD 4, $79,000 



Average GroM Drops to $12^660 and Exclusive of 
Leaders Is $9,500— Apollo, Selwyn, Cohan's 
Grand and Blackstone Dark Holy Week — 
*'Prince*' Pushing '*Rose-Marie," $27,000 and 
$29,000 Respectively— *is Zat So?" Non-Musical 
Pace Setter at $12,500 



Chleaxo, March SI. 

H«avy losses have the local legrit 
managers runnins around in circles 
and bumping Into each other. It's 
a apell of hitherto unequalled bad 
trade. 

An appropriate total grosa ot 
|MS,600 was drawn by It attrac- 
tlona last week, 179,000 of which 
was actually drawn by three at- 
tractions. The average groaa for 
the whole town was no higher than 
|ls,<'®- 1'he box ofRce pace, minus 
the three hlgh-acaled leading at- 
tractions, was no better than $9,600. 

Wguring close, only four houses 
were credited with profits last week. 
There was no halt to conditions at 
the start of the new week (Sunday) 
fer receipts were generally lower 
than they war* the previous week. 
(tee or two houses not placed In the 
lucky four class may have kept out 
of the red Ink, but did so wholly 
ttecause of low operating expenses, 
the reason for which they cannot be 
placed in the gambling claas. 

This week and next week hare 
yet to be covered before the theatres 
I>aas the mark whM-e they hope re- 
lief will be found. Four theatres 
Will be dark Holy Week — the Apol- 
lo, Selwyn, Cohan's Orand and 
Blaekfitone. Considaclng the draw- 
iag power of any one of these four 
tbeatrea the altuatton Is unique, un- 
aiiAtionably developed by the sud- 
denness of flopa and inabUlty of 
new plays to get ready. No attrac- 
tions are vet in fight for either the 
Blackstone or Cohaa'J Orand. The 
Apetlo protecta Itself by pulling back 
to town "ini Say She Is." The Sel- 
wyn could have r«mained open Holy 
Week by sUcklng to the original 
eontraot with rrhe Qreen Hat." bnt 
decision was made to give the book 
play an E:aater Sunday opening. It 
there were plays to be had. there 
would be a wholesale ..rray of Kas- 
ter openings. As conditions exist 
many of the houses will hold their 
l>resent occupants rather than 1>e- 
«o«n« dark, despite grosses bein« 
below the stop clause. The news- 
paper critics are viewing the situa- 
tion with alarm too. 

Recasting Btamed 
Recasting, more than anything 
klse, has destroyed nvuch of the Chi- 
cago theatregoer's confidence. 

Chats with New York producers 
prove that they are far from being 
actiualnted with local conditions. 
This la the fact this particular re- 
port has been pounding away at for 
the past two years. They try to 
nkea it too much with their own 
Mew York In the way of campalirn- 
tec plays. This cannot be done. 
Zlxperlenced advance men and press 
agepts, who know both cities, will 
Touch for that statement No longer 
Is there such a thing as a surefire 
Chicago hit bceaase of a reputation 
a play may have made on Broad- 
way. Chicago Is called a- craxy 
town; an unappreciated town; a 
town that some plays are claimed to 
to over the heads of the theatre- 
cosrs. But nothing Is the matter 
With Chicago when properly han- 
dled, theatrically. They ask if 
Broadway would have made a suc- 
cess for 'Chariot Revue" If Broad- 
way waited as long as Chicago did 
1°^ "• snd then got the company 
wat Chicago was asked to pa; nize. 
Space prevents further pu..(llel8. 

» Psr Cent "Cheating" 
Return to the list of the losses 
that have been suffered of Ute here 
and the chances are that at least 85 
per cent of the reason for the losses 
have been a marked tendency on the 
part of somebody trying to "cheat" 
on the Chicago public. 

When trade falls so sharply as 
It has here for the past three weeks, 
there's oiie consolation, say thea- 
tre manasrers. and that is that 
everybody cornea forward with com- 
ment Inclined to make a better the- 
atre center out of Chl;>a*ro. The 
raults. alwa.vH hidden wlien a rush 
01 high business satisfies every - 
Dody, coiro to the surface, ench be- 
ing worthy enough to draw com- 
njent with a view of bctterlns ron- 
nltlons. Wise managerb chirp in. 
however, to my the whole sHi;ilion 
uepends upon the way tii?- pro- 
ducers c!4wi out ot the pre.seiif pre- 
airamcrt or .shortaRe of i)lays. 

Kxactly what happened lust week 
can be gleaned from the estimates. 

Last Week's Estimates 
"Ma Pettingilt" (Blacicstore, Itonly 
two weekK iu Chicago). Closed 



TOLLIES' (22,000 AT $4; 
RUSSIANS (19^ AT ^ 

Wash. Marks Final Week of 
Zieggy's Road Unit— ''Se- 
duction" Under $5,000 



without much warning, but never 
given a chance after premiere. Not 
type of piece that catcfa^ on in Chi- 
cago. Doubtful if fortnight's gross 
surpassed 112,500. 

"For All of Us" (Studebaker, Sd 
week). Somewhat cinching belief 
that return engagementa don't pay 
here regardless of strength ot pre- 
vious visit. Repeaters holding gross 
around $8,000 average. Alice Brady 
mentioned to follow, but not posi- 
tively decided upon. 

"Hell Bent fer Heaven" (PUy- 
house, 3d week). If clientele who 
await cut rate tickets can under- 
stand pieces ot this kind. It's mi- 
raculous, an^ that's why an es- 
tablished cut rate system as em- 
ployed at this bouse hurts In the 
long run. Didn't figure better than 
M.BOO. 

"Cobra" (Princess, 2d week). 
Showing hopeful existence and may 
catch on with a pick-up in general 
trade. May settle as a $10,000 gross 
getter for four or five weeks and 
then go along at a |8,000 clip. 

"The Bat" (Central, 2d week). 
Reported around this box ofllce 
that there is a new "incorporated 
idea" governing the management. 
Just what it means nobody seems 
to know, but money is money here 
and smiles even come when the 
gross touches |4,S0O. 

*nnie Student Prince" (Oreat 
Northern. <th week). Has placed 
this house in the winning column. 
Threatens to take lead away from 
"Rose- Marie" because of bigger 
seating capacity. Special parties 
holding up the weak nights. Prices 
for the special block tickets makes 
checking of house difficult, but gross 
estimated around 137,000. 

"Rose- Marie" (Woods. Sth week). 
In another week, with exit of "Nan- 
ette," can lay claim to the longest 
stay for musicals in town, starting 
oft with clear field on its ninth 
week. Counted upon as a sure sum- 
mer attraction. Advance call tre- 
mendous. Shaded previous gross 
slightly, yet hit |29,««0. 

"No, No, Nsnette" (Harris, 48th 
week). Another week and then off. 
Transient trade stopi>ed moment 
other companies organized, notice- 
able in hotel call. Went around 
$17,600. "Be Toursetr comes in, 
opening April IS. 

"Vanities" (Selwyn. 4th and tlaal 
week). Blggest^blow came follow- 
ing the "Scandals" into this bouse. 
Would have been tgrpe revue for 
midyear holidays, but now a casu- 
alty. Grossed $14,000. "The Qreen 
Hat" opens Easter Sunday, leavinc 
house dark next week. 

"Moonlight" (Apolto. td and final 
week). Not a chance for it any 
time and quits Saturday. Did about 
$18,000 last week. House dark next 
week with "I'll Say She Is" return- 
ing Saster Sunday, holding oft 
"Betty Lee" until later. 

"White Cargo" (Cort, 26th week). 
Has played Its string out, slipping 
down as low as $6,800 with no pros- 
pects of returning. Bids goodbye 
next week. William Collier an- 
nounced to follow In "Re: Ward." 

"Badges" (Garrick, $th week). 
First four weeks brought about 
$SS,000, total gross. Isn't called a 
local hit, but moves along mod- 
erately, week to week, making small 
profit. Where house gets oft is 
hard to figure. 

"Is Zat 8oT" (Adclphl, 6th week). 
Has gone into the non-musical lead 
and promises to hold It for the 
spring season unless challenged by 
"The Green Hat" later on. Gallop- 
ing along in the average figure class 
of about $12,500. 

"Show- Off" (Cohan's Orand, 13th 
and final week). One of the »ad- 
de.«it flops of several seasons. Kvery- 
body who sees it likes It and plenty 
of "urging" from the press, but they 
won't attend. Tell "why it Is" and 
you'll probably get a share of the 
Chicago profits. Grossed around 
$7,500. 

"Applesauce" (I^aSalle. 27th 
wepl<). Rivalry that existed with 
"White Cargo" row ended. Under 
conditions of shortage of bookings, 
attraction has served as a gold 
mine for house. Should maintain 
present ^'.tU of around $10,000. 

"Stepping Stones" miinols. 7th 
week). Thp $4.40 wale iiolds down 
the usual .Sunday night big gross, 
but return of midweek matinee will 
make up for it. Lower floor always 
good. Below Stone's usual pace, 
but everything okay at $26,000. 



BOSTON GROSSES DO TAII^PIN; 
EIGHT SHOWS TOTAL $122, 




'BooU" Holds Pace at $34,000 and Will Give Extra 
Matinee Holy Week — Majestic and Park BotK 
Dark — AH Current Shows Out Before Easter 



Washington. March 31. 
It was not so good for Mr. Zieg- 
teld's "Follies" at the National last 
week. Had It not been for the 
$4.40 scale the gross would have 
been a "weak sister." Previous 
Follies In other years have caused 
much strife hereabouts. LASt year 
Leonard Hall, ot the "News," 
panned the show so severely that 
the National barred him for a 
couple of weeks, not so much for 
the first review but because Htfll 
hammered all week. These things 
have their after effects and the 
cash patrons laid oft last week and 
made the final week of the season 
for this particular Follies rather a 
disappointment. 

Comstock and Oest's "Chauve- 
Sourls." In Poll's at a $$ top. really 
got the better business of the two 
but possibly did not reach the 
money total of the higher scale. 
Russians went over exceptionally 
well here. 

The two local contenders for 
"runs." "Rain" at the President 
and "Seduction," at the Belasoo, 
found the latter folding up and 
fading away. "Rain" and its tie- 
up with the house, is mkklng busi- 
ness that otherwise would not be 
profitable become half-way accep- 
table. Bargain matinees at 50 cents 
are attracting capacity snd the 
$1.50 scale, inserted after the first 
two weeks, really reflected an -in- 
crease at the box- ofllce. 

Washington* is a great bargain - 
hunter, as evidenced by L. Stod- 
dard Tiaylor's two-for-one for open- 
ings at the Belasco. 

Estimates for the past wsekt 

National — Zlegfeld's "Follies." 
Never started whan comi>ared with 
those preceding it. $22,000 and this 
at a $4 top. 

Belasco — " SeducUon." Third 
week of a stay that one week should 
have sufficed. Less than $6,000. 

Poll's— "Chauve-Souris." At $8 
scale In this big capacity bouse, 
looks to have reached around $1$,- 
600. 

President —"Rain." Fourth week 
with bargain prloM seems to sp- 
peal. Between $6,600 and $7,000. 
This Week! 

National — St. Patrl(A Players in 
"The Holy City"; Poll's, "Mercen- 
arr Mary," reviewed elsewhere in 
tl4* issue; Belasco, "Mismates," 
also new and reviewed elsewhere; 
President, "Rain." fifth week. 



' Boston, March 31. 

The lean weeks are at hand. Any 
attraction which can do a paying 
business the next couple of weeks 
In this town is entitled to all the 
credit It can get. Musicals and 
dramatics alike suffered and the 
grosses were the lowest of the sea- 
son at many of the houses. 

Two of the local houses, at least, 
will be dark for the next couple of 
weeks, with the booking arrange- 
ments in more than these two the- 
titres calling for a shutdown during 
Holy Week If things look too tough. 
The Park Is closed, and has been 
for a week past. The Majestic is 
closed this week and will not re- 
open until April 11, when "Betty 
Lee" is due. 

This is advertised as the final 
week of "Next Door" at the HoUis 
and nothing Is scheduled to come 
In next week. The same Is true of 
"The Passing Show" at the Shu- 
bert. 

Before Raster there will b« a gen- 
eral rearrangement of attractions in 
the city and not one of the shows 
now playing will be on band. "Kid 
Boots," doing the top business of 
the town for several weeM. has a 
couple of more weeks to run and 
then the house will be taken over 
by the "Music Box." Cantor's show 
la breaking all precedent by adver- 
tising an extra matinee for Holy 
Week- 
After staying here for several 
weelcs, the last of which were below 
normal, "White <3argo" pulled out 
of the Selwyn, wlU» '"The Four 
Flusher" coming into the house. 
The new attraction is a comedy and 
has two weeks at the house, it it 
can use that amount of time, with 
Jane Cowl in "Juliet" booked to 



follow on a repeat. 

Ed Wynn's "Grab Bag" is also 
on its last two weeks at the Tre- 
mont. The Filene people have 
taken over this house for a week 
starting April 13 for the presenta- 
tion of their annual show. This 
year the name of the show la "Bar- 
bara Lee," and with the Majestlo 
due to open sigaln the same night 
with "Betty Lee." one of those mix- 
ups which ticket sellers fear seems 
bound to occur. 

« Last Week's Estimstes 
"Next Door," Hollls (final week). 
Last week the show did $7,000. 

"The Four Plusher," Selwyn (1st 
week). New show in here from a 
road tryout. In final week "Whits 
Cargo" did not show any pick-up 
and closed to around $8,000. 

"The Qrsb Bag," Tremont (3d 
week). Has a couple of more weeks 
to run. Did $81,000 last week. 

"Ths Qsoss Hangs High." 
Plymouth (4th week). Indicated 
surprising strength and did the 
same gross ot the week bsfore. 
$11,000. , 

"Ths Passing Shew," Shubert (3d 
week). In first week did $18,000. 
Finishes here this week with a 
week of darkness scheduled for the 
house before the arrival of "Rose- 
Marie." 

"Little Jessie James," Wilbur (3d 
week). In first week of return en- 
gagement this musical iUA $11,000. 
Business not act strong, and there 
Is possibility that this week wiU 
wind up local engamment 

"111 Say Shs ImF. Id final we«k 
at the Majestlo did $lt,«M. off 
$2,000 from weak before. House is 
dark for the next couple of weslts. 
"Kid Boots," Colonial (Sth week). 
Led the town, as usual, with busi-^ 
ness of $34,0««. 



INSIDE STUFF 



TOP GROSS ON 4TH VISIT 



Baltimore, March $1. 

Back for its fourth annual visit 
"Blossom Time" played to its big- 
gest local gross at the Auditorium 
last week. This hardy perennial 
opened big. Increased nightly and 
closed to about capacity. Manager 
McLaughlin counted up a gross of 
near $18,000. 

Ford's was banded another try- 
out and although the cash results 
were above the average for pre- 
mieres It was not in the money 
class. "Tin Gods" opened cold and 
underwent drastic revision throngh- 
out the week. The result was an 
uneven performance with the oast 
groping for cues. A prologue went 
out bodily by mid-week. This is 
Lillian F^ter's second engage- 
ment here since the first of the 
year. Her impression in "Con- 
science" prolwbly enabled this one 
to better the tryout average. 

The Academy was relighted for 
a colored troupe in a musical show 
called "Aces and Queena" The 
town that turned out en masse for 
"In Bamvllle" last spring has been 
giving the recent colored efforts the 
go-by. Business was light but the 
show is being held over. It la In 
on a rental basis. 

Ford's stepped out of the legit 
ranks Monday and unwound the 
silver sheet for the Freiberg Pas- 
sion Play, but the Lyceum stage Is 
once more counterfeiting the Sa- 
hara, "Seduction" having moved 
over from Washington Monday to 
fill the void left by the oAncellation 
of "Meet the Wife." 



SUES NEWARK THEATRE CO. 

Newark, March 31. 

The Acme Theatre Company, 
which manages the Shubert and 
Bruad theatres here, was sued last 
week by Clementine Heine of New 
York, an elderly woman, who main- 
tains that she visited the theatre 
Dec. 7 last and fell over what she 
calls a hidden platform. 

She Is asking $5,000 damagis fur 
injuries. 



ON LEGIT 



Michael Arlen whose "Green Hat" opened in Detroit thU wesk an^ 
arrives at the Selwyn. Chicago, for Easter, is one of the most popular 
authors ever visiting these shores. Kver since he arrived from London 
there has l>een a contlnuotui round of luncheons and dinners in his honor. 
Both, the theatrical and literary crowds are keen about Arlsn who says 
he certainly thinks New York is a great spot. Other authors and play- 
wrights from abroad have not expressed themselves so definitely. 

The popularity of Arlen's books has attracted Interest in him more 
than the chances of his play "landing." "The Green Hat," from which 
the play vms taken, is reported having reached the 125,000 mark in copies 
sold, while "These Charming People" is also among the best sellers. 



Americans will produce the latest "Joan lyArc" in Paris, probably at 
the Rejane starting May 14. Richard Herndon and Norman-Bel Qoddes 
have Incorporated for nhe venture. They believe Mereeedes De Acosta 
has written the kind of "Joan" that French people will really accept. 

The authoress is a Spanish girl, married to Ernest Poole, the well 
known portrait painter who resides In New York. 

In the new version Joan is a buxom, wide awake, spit-fire peasant 
girl and not the ascetic of Shaw's version. "Jehanne D'Arc" is the 
spelling given Joan by Miss De Acosta, maintaining that Is correct. 

Firmin Gemler is sssembling the cast which will be directed by 
Herndon and Geddes who leave for Paris this week. The attraction will 
be under the ausplcss of the Ministry of Fine Arts. 

An explanation of M. Lawrence Craner's abrupt dismissal from the 
dramatic staff of the "American" is offered In the fact that he organised 
an advertising and publicity bureau with Louis P. Kramer while still 
the dramatic man on the "American" and began circularising the pro- 
ducera According to his letterhead his agency took care of advertising, 
exploitation, publicity, (stars and society) fan magasines, trade papers, 
booking, casting, art work, lobby display, window display, interior decor- 
ating, press books, finance, research, investigations, personal representa- 
tion and the publication of house organs. 

The letter sent out was headed with a Biblical quotation, "Let Another 
Man Praise Thee and Not Thine Own Mouth; a Stranger and Not Thins 
Own Lips." Following this was a quotation by Mlchaelangeio, "Trifles 
Make Perfection and Perfection Is No Trifle." The letter then berated 
present day theatrical advertising with ths promise that the new flrm 
could Improve it. i 



Ben Blumenthal is named as one of the backers for "The Brown 
Derby," a new musical show which will feature Bert and Betty Wheeler. 
Charles K. Gordon is producing the piece, due Jfiny 11 In Boston. 

The Wheelers were supposed to have an arrangement with Flo Zleg- 
feld whereby they would be featured In a musical comedy next summer, 
but for some reason the team slipped away from Zleggy. 

Paul Lannin and Ray Perkins will do the score for "Brown Derby." 
Ira Gershwin the lyrics and Frank Merlin and Brian Marlow the book. 
Jack Haakeli will stage the numbers. 



The revival of 'The Little Minister" aroused mixed comment and the 
first week's business was discouraging. Only the matinee trade showed 
any signs of life. The Barrle play did not do exceptional business when 
revived with Maude Adams at the Kmplre sbout 1906, The piecr 
originally was produced at th^ Knickerbocker and a hit, though its suc- 
cess wad credited chiefly to the charm of Miss Adams. 



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THE GREEN HAT 

Detroit, March 31. 
A. H. Wood* present* "The Gretn H«t." 
m dminatlwitlon of Michael ATlen'» noy- 
•Hy Oa»t Include* Katharine Cornell. 
Ann Hardlni. Leiille Howard. Paul OU- 
f»y1e, E^ugene Power*. Gordon Aih. A F. 
Kar* and otbera. Sta«(d by Quthrle Mc- 
Cllntlo. 



Michael Arlen's dramatization of 
bia best selling novel got off to a 
■plendld start at the Garrick here 
Sunday. Mr. Arlen has completely 
captured the dramatic story of the 
adventures of Iris March, the IJady 
of the Green Hat. only the treat- 
ment of It is considerably different 
from the meth6d employed by the 
young author ^ the writing of his 
novel. 

Arlen's discursive literary style 
bas no place in the dramatic ver- 
sion of the story. On the other 

, hand, there is throughout a note 'of 
bitter tragedy and the play moves 
to Its unhappy conclusion straight- 
forwardly. The dialog Is more 
trenchant than humorous, and in 
this respect the play again differs 
materially from the book. 

It Is a safe prediction that "The 
Oreen Hat" will have a profitable 
run In Chicago, where it goes from 
here, and at a later date It will 
have another long stay in New 
York. 
The premiere was easily the out- 

., standing event of the Detroit the- 

} atrlcal season. This was due large- 
ly to the presence of the young 

^ author, who came on from New 

* Tork with the company, and the 
tect that the two principal women 
roles were played by Katharine 
Cornell and Ann Harding, both 
graduates of Jessie Bonstelle's 
stock company, which formerly 
acted « the Garrick. 

Miss Cornell scoT'ed by her in- 
terpretation of the tragic Iris 
March. Miss Harding as Venice 
Pollen, the young wife of Iris* lover. 
Is not so much in evidence, but the 
moments she was on the stage she 
made count heavily. Just before 
the final curtain there is a gorgeous 
scene between the two women, a bit 
so beautifully acted it brought 
cheers from the audience. 

There is tiot a weak spot in the 
p\g cast, the bulk of the work 
among the men being done by lies- 
He Howard, as Napier Harpenden; 
Eugene Powers, 'as Blr Maurice 
Harpenden; Gordon Ash, as Hilary 
Townshend, and A. P. Kaye as Dr. 
Conrad Masters. One of the out- 
standing hits of a notable perform- 
qjice was that given by Paul Guil- 
foyle as Gerald March, the dlsso- 

• lute brother of Iris. 

A. H. Woods and Mr. Arlen were 
here for the opening, and Arlen re- 
sponded with a neat speech of 
thanks. Stark 



Foster repeats her characterisation 
from "Conscience." It la a good 
charactu'lsatlon. 

The play gives every evidence of 
cloudy conception. Ill-considered eli- 
sion and rewriting. Mr. McGulre 
has employed no economy in locale 
or personnel. Mr. Forrest's direc- 
tion Is of the literal school, but it is 
hard to believe that an Invisible 
guitar promptly begins strumming 
"Marcheta" at emotional crises In 
the lives of people down in Mexico. 



THE FOURFLUSHER 

Boston, Mass.. March 31. 

Last season's "A King for a Day," 
which played a few weeks in Chi- 
cago with Gregory Kelly featured, 
was given another production Mon- 
day night at the Selwyn here under 
the title "The Fourflusher," with 
Russell Mack running away with 
the show. Mack Hllllard is the pro- 
ducer and the comedy shapes up like 
a winner, savoring much of the 
Frank Craven style and being 
slightly reminiscent of "The Ging- 
ham Girl" and the ancient "The 
Country Boy." 

Mack, who played "The Gingham 
Girl," was formerly in vaudeville 
and more recently in "My Girl, has 
developed a definite personality 
type, puts over a song entitled 
"Wondering," effectively and seems 
to have established himself as a le- 
gitimate comedian. Spencer Char- 
ters, in the role of a profane and 
irascible uncle from the west, is 
also doing an outstanding character 
role. 

The story is simple, rural and es- 
sentially human. It consists of th^ 
country shoe store clerk who Is be- 
lieved to have inherited a million. 
He gets unlimited credit, propose.-? 
to the society belle of the town and 
Is then stripped of everything. He 
lands back in the shoe store only to 
find a patented arch supporter 
which he has invented Is making 
him rich. 

The show carries 19 people, all 
small town tyi)«s. In its present 
shape, despite some revamping, it 
has a -lame second act and drags a 
bit throughout. It is surefire in its 
familiar complications and charac- 
ters, however, and seems certain to 
go over with the John Golden type 
of audience. Libbfi/. 



cast that presented it here origi- 
nally. LouU Bitnon is still along 
as Chris and brought much laugh- 
ter. Myra Hampton, aa tiia wife 
who would be compromised with 
husband's approval, seemed to 
know more what it was all about 
that the other girls. Bhe'll do. 
Shell da Madeline Fairbanks Is 
good to look at, extremely so, and 
dances fairly well— but never will 

•Ing. 

One thought sticks— the rtiow 
was built possibly on a $16,040 bod- 
get. A considerable portion of the 
budget was evidently spent on the 
sets — very lovely, too, they are, and 
then what was left bad to be split 
too many ways. 

Recast, make the second act a 
little more musical comedy Instead 
of so decidedly straight farce. Some 
other changes — and try again. 

MeaUn. 



SOME GIRL 

Rutland, Vt., March S7. 

Oeorc* M. Oatu pr«Mi>ta Tommy Mar- 
teU* In a mnalcal farce In three acta, 
"Some Olrl." Dane«a and enaembia atared 
tnr Raymond MlOsley; lyrtoa by Oeorse A. 
K«Mltaw; aaoalo by Ed SroaUa. 



for 
Its 

far 



This production la headed 
Broadway, and it may make it. 
dances, music and songs are 
above the usual. 

There is nothing sensational 
about the piece. Its lines get a bit 
risque at times, but it Is good 
amusement, and the effects, scenery 
and wardrobe are all first-class. 

Although the production features 
Martelle, the audience evidently 
found Florence Hope the biggest 
attraction. Other members of cast 
include Jane Marbury, Wilfred 
Young. Robert Adams. Homer Bar- 
ton. Amy Atkinson, A. O. Buell and 
Lillian Baker. A cborps of eight 
girls is cartied. 

The production is playing one and 
two-night stands. JituseD. 



MISMATES 



MERCENARY MARY 

Wasblnston, March 31. 
'Produced by t>. Liawrence Weber. Book 
by teabel I^lghton and wmiam B. Frlad- 
laoder. Uuilc and lyrlce by Con Conrad 
and Mr. Frlsdlander. Statea aUfed by 
William Beabury wMh the production 
•taged by Mr. FVledlander. 



Washington, March 81. 
Myron C. Vasan'a new drama. Stased by 
Rollo Uoyd. First performance Belaaco, 
Waahlnston. D. C, March SO. 

Jim Blake C. Henry Gordon 

Judy, Jim's wife Mary Daniel 

Ted Wllaon..... Minor Wa^taon 

P««sy Reed B«atrlc« NIebola 

Jack vanay. Judy's brother. Fred Howard 

Nancy Bvalyn Katon 

Bd. Heltwls Fred Tlden 

HemlnsWay Boorke Bdward Power 

Culbertson Harold Salter 

Floraaoe L«ona Hosartti 

Jimmy ..Bdwln Mllla 

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Moalcal coHMdr !■ two sets lkaao« en the 

Qeorse MoManus cartoon. Book by Nat 
Leroy. l.yrtaa by R. F. CairoU. Mualo bjr 
Seymour Furth. SUsed by R. F. Carroll. 
Dancaa and ensembles stased by Billy 
Koud. Ous Hill reportod prodoear feat BO 
mention on prosram. 
jlCKs Mataoney, hlmaaU la | II S G M ....> 

Danny Slmmotia 

Mania, his battar than half 

Beairlca Hartowa 

Kitty, a chip of the old block 

Miss Oartmde Laralla 

Patsor Moore, Kitty's sweetheart 

Leo Hennlng 
Dtnty Moora, Improdent, bat falthfal... 

James Cotllna 

BiwaBla Mandoaa. a )a4y a( tlUe 

Mary Martowe 

Sandy MacF)ieraaB, a brawny Soot 

Was. Cameron 

Captain titara McKenna Ollla Mack 

Oaumaader of the Ship Wm. Tomklns 

Caytaln of the Ship Jas. BnUlvan 



Lyrio should b« a racord for brevity, 
ror the cartoon musical is neithssr 
musical comedy or burlesque, but l| 
to the legit what Sir Joseph Gins- 
berg Is to radio. Edba. 



¥lN GODS 



/ 



BalUmora, March W. 
•Tin Qods,** by William Anthony Mc- 
Gulre, featurlns L.llltan Foster and t>oalB 
Calhem. Biased by Sam Forrest and pre- 
semed by Sam H. Harris at Ford'B Th«a- 
ti«^ Baltimore, week ot Unnh. 2a. 

^'Not a good play. Lots of story, 
but little drama. Its moods are 
those of the movies, and it views 
life wholly through the lens of a 
cinema camera. 

The Drakes, it seems, are having 
domestic difficulties. In a prolog, 
-that was Jettisoned after the pre- 
miere, Roger, In order to marry 
H«l«n. abandoned an engineering ca- 
reer for something more Immedi- 
ately remunerative in tlve mercan- 
tile trade. Then Hele£, a pre- 
marital Journalist, ups and beats 
the Satevepost crowd at their own 
game. Svery tap on her typewriter 
spells money. Roger, irked by his 
comparative failure, seeks quick re- 
sults oh the stock market. He gets 
them. His brokers call for margins 
and he sells out his interest in the 
firm. Then Helen is elected presi- 
dent of the Women's League. Worse, 
■be accepts a nomination for the N. 
Y. Legislature. Roger drains a bot- 
tle of his bootlegger's best, tells 
Allan to pack his traveling kit, and 
departs for the region made famous 
by Holbrook Bllnn. 

Act 2 discovers him drunk and 
down to his last peno in a rowdy 
bar in Tia Juana. Here he meets 
lilllian Foster, who says her parents 
were regular butter and egg folk 
back in Roumanla. But here she is 
acting for all the world as if she had 
been born and bred in a river street 
In Memobl*. Tenn. 

Act i is the reel shack In the 
■aountalns. Roger has gotten both 
a. shave and a Job. He is con- 
structing one of those suspension 
bridges so prevalent In the lives of 
Actional engineers. Of course. Miss 
W>st»r is responsible for it all. 
Then In strolls Helen. She found 
the goings-on at Albany cold com- 
fort for the loss of Roger. But 
Roger remains true to the movies 
and stops with Lillian. 

Louis Calhern Is Roger. Roger Is 
damphool, but Mr. 



somewhat of a _ . — , , , - . _ ^ m .^ At. 

^ <^«rn a^ h^ W^J-^^***- r^^»^^ .oVf .?'.'* *Y| 



Opinions of the local scribes are 
so diversified and covering such a 
vast breath that they will have to 
be passed up. 

"Love and Money," a farce tried 
out here about a year ago, has been 
transplanted bodily, set to music 
and given the name of "Mercenary 
Mary"— all without credit to the 
writer or writers, as the case may 
be, of the farce. This absence of 
any credit caused a guessing con- 
test— 'every one of the writing clan 
knew they had seen the entire pro- 
ceedings before — but where, finally 
It was thrashed out. 

As things now stand 'twill never 
do — but, 'tis believed, it can be 
fixed. The original farce has lost 
none of '.ts fyn creating possibilities 
and brought much laughter — Sun- 
day night. The chief fault lies with 
the feminine principals. It has evi- 
dently been the Idea to get the flap- 
per type of girl whether she could 
sing, dance or speak. In the greater 
part none of the Weber aggregation 
can do any of these. 

Conrad's and Friedlander's music, 
though suggestive- of other things in 
bygone days, the scribes all agreed 
on that, never had a chance with 
that bunch of girl principals, and 
then when the Ambassadors, a spe- 
cially engaged orchestra, "hit the 
ceiling" to boot proceedings were 
entirely sunk as far as ever pass- 
ing Judgment on the music. This 
band combination has established 
Itself ap record makers and dance 
musicians, but they've sure got a 
lot to learn about being an accom- 
panying orchestra. 

Two hits scored, the dancing 
chorus and Allen Kearns. The 
chorus comes first. A fine looking 
bunch they are and put their stuff 
across. Kearns is as he Was in 
Weber's other piece, "Little Jessie 
James." 

The show lacks In real dancers, 
although Jere Delaney and Nellie 
Breen did very well they were not 
strong enough to carry the burden. 
A specialty dance by Monya, with 
nothing much else on than a coat 
of silver paint meant nothing. The 
dancing must be bolstered up con- 
siderably. Another comedy num- 
ber should be given Sam Hearn, the 
one he l.as Is planted very early and 
helped to get things started. 

All in all, the present casting of 
the farce characters ret cor.slder- 

n did the 



There may be a place for this one, 
but where? It is Just buckets of 
melodrama offered in such a way 
that each act, of which there are 
four with the second split Into two 
scenes, is an episode in itself. The 
author, with two mismatcd peo- 
ple on his hands, proceeds to show 
Just how "all wet" the combination 
is, without omitting details! 

"anside Stuff on Legit" In last 
week's Variety stated that "Mls- 
mates" was formerly "Judy 
O'Orady." and that Sue McManamy 
waa to portray the lead. Would 
that Miss McManamy had conie 
along, but she didn't. In her stead 
was Mary Daniel, who made Fagan's 
task as author, he's holding down 
two Jobs, that of producer and 
author, all the more difficult, as 
Miss Daniel creates no sympathy 
for her "Judy." 

As ihe idea stands It could either 
be- a smashing melodrama or so 
much blah. Fagan, Judging solely 
from the Job he has done, wasn't 
equal to making it the first named 
A rich man and a manicure, the 
latter with a bunch of hick friends, 
get married. The boys folks have 
turned him on his own and now 
they've been married for consider- 
able time — there's a youngster and 
husband Is pretty tired of the whole 
works, but not so Judy, she loves 
her kiddle and believes In her hus- 
band. 

He nags her to the point where, 
after a visit from the man she 
oould have had, she decides to go to 
work and through her brother and 
his pal, who operate a hair- bobbing 
agency to cover un, their stealing 
ability, the wife starts manicuring 
and bobbing the hair of those rich 
enough to pay for having It done in 
their own homes. Because Judy 
doesn't have to come out In the 
open with this kind of work, hubby 
lets it go on. And so on, with other 
meller complications. 

There is life with much color — 
Fagan couldn't write his Idea In 
such a way as to make It a smash, 
and If it's been tried before, well, 
maybe It will sUnd being tried 
again. 

Minor Watson gives a bully good 
performanq^ as the former sweet- 
heart, while C. Henry Gordon does 
well enough In trying to make the 
husband at least acceptable as a 
human being. Beatrice Nichols as 
the girl friend and later the wlfo 
of the weak brother gets consider- 
able laughs and holds things to- 
gether in her more serious oppor- 
tunities. The brother of Fred How- 
ard was O. K. The "heavy" of Fred 
Tlden was very heavy. 

Wonders have happened — there 
were many tears shed by the women 
folks out front last night over 
Judy's troubles — and It may get by. 
For the cast's sake as well as Fagan 
and those that have backed him It 

Is hoped that it does, but 

Meokin. 



The prixe nurk" of the road 
musicals breezed into the Lyrlo 
Monday night presumably to restore 
the historic playhouse from a siege 
of silent drama. The result may 
Invoke * grea1< argument ■ for a 
censorship of playgoers, also prompt 
somebody pbllanthropically inclined 
to establish a fund for th« protec- 
tion of guileless playgoers. For at 
$2.76 a crack "Bringing Up Father" 
should be classified as pet.y larceny. 
Much trumpet and 'fanfara had 
emanated from the Gus Hill offloe 
as to the "Improved" cast being as- 
sembled for the Broadway run of 
this little sister of the sticks. If 
the batch of players turned loose 
In what was glimpsed and heard for 
nearly three hours Is an Improve- 
ment on oasts, on the road It's a 
laugh, to speculate on what the pre- 
ceding ones must have been like. 

"Father" started strong from an 
audlenoe angle but finished to about 
a one-flfth house. Sven those in on 
passes could not resist the lure of 
the exit signs. The audience was a 
typical leth avenue crowd. Three 
guys showed In dress suits but were 
afraid to stay in. Others .braver 
remained for the first act bat could 
stand for no more. 

The second spasm was scarcely 
under way when some of the audi- 
ence decided to kid the performers, 
with the latter taking the applause 
seriously and stringing out their 
encores. This was particularly true 
of the mixed dancing team, who 
seemed fHghtened or not sxire of 
their stuff. In an adagio every time 
the girl leaped and landed safety 
In her pcurtner's arms she looked at 
him with seeming surprise that he 
caught her. There were many other 
tmstaged incidents that would have 
made the piece a great lark for 
slummers. 

Practically all of the principals 
burst forth into monologue for ^o 
particular reason and at any mo- 
ment one expected a parade through 
the house, which was about the only 
tlme-'wom trick not resorted to in 
the show. Leo Sherr, the "Joe 
Leblang of Newark," ran In to give 
it the o.o. with a possibility of lin- 
ing It up for two-for-ones. He left 
without consulting anyl>ody, flgur'' 
Ing the gate fee and carfare a 
wasted investment 

The show has probably the most 
feeble book ever perpetrated, no less 
on Broadway, and Cain knows of 
some pretty bad ones. It Incorporated 
the time-worn yam of the Jlggs 
trying to bust into society. They 
started out In Ireland in search of 
a titled suitor for their daughter's 
hand. The duplicity of the scenic 
artist was early exposed through 
some of the smart ones discover- 
ing the set wasn't Ireland but a 
blrdseye view of Atlantic City, with 
the Marlborough-BIenhelm In the 
background and painted bathers on 
the beach. Th. ; was but one of 
those things. The plot got lost In 
the shuffle and was never missed. 

Danny Simmdns as Jlggs strug- 
gled through the performance badly, 
handicapped by poor material. He 
showed sparks as a comic but never 
got a chance to let fly. Beatrice 
Harlowe looked the caricature of 
Mrs. Jlggs. depending entirely upon 
mugging to get her across. Mary 
Marlowe showed class as the ad- 
venturess, while 1^0 Hennlng made 
a personable Juvenile. Both seemed 
out of place with this outfit. 

The redeeming feature was the 
chorus of mostly good lookers and 
at all times good steppers. Six of 
the girls contributed solo work In 
the first act that was the outstand- 
ing feature of the performance. 

The "special score" was woefully, 
reminiscent and showed nothing of 
promise. Yet even at that It was 
away ahead of the book, the talklest 
and most witless ever. Even the 
friendly first nighters found little 
to chuckle at. 

Gus Hill should certainly be 
awarded the 'iron cross" for nerve 
In attempting to foist this "turk" 
on Bro.acl\v.T,y. Equity could also 
make capital propaganda, since It la 
a non-Equity show. Gus is reported 
as bringing It In as a freak, hoping 
to develop It Into another "Abie's 
Irish Rose." He also flfeured get- 
ting a break in a house next to 
"Able." But it won't do. "Abie" is 
operar>» compared to "Bringing Up 
Father" and the latters sUj- at he 



THE BLUE PETER 

Drama in prolos and three acts by M, 
Temple Thurston. Produced by The Stacr 
ers. Inc., by arran^ment with L.amadaa 
Uara; stared by JOdward Ooodman. Opened 
at the &2d Street thaatra Maixsh 24. 

Bldward Formby Arthur Hushes 

David Hunter (a BlnlDg ensineer) 

Warren William 

Harold Plevin Morris AnknM 

Mrs. Hunter Marsaret Wycher^ 

Emma Marjorle Vonnesat 

Tita Man from MnsclBS' AJan Fk>ea 

A Bannatd.... Marsaret Lova 

James Callashw Qeorse RIddM 

A Street Olrl. Doll* Ontv 

Harry Clarke Bllllnci 

A Patron of the Bar. .. Herbert DutterfleM 

Another Peavey WeUe 

Rosle Callachan Mary Kennedy 

Mr. Murray AJbert Hecht 

Another Straat Olr1..,.Balcyone Harsrore 
A Cbinaee Anton Bundsmsa 



The stagers. Inc., Is the newest 
producing groujt, formulated with 
the same general subscription sea<* 
son Idea of the Theatre Guild, Ac* 
tors' Theatre and the Greenwich 
Village little theatre group. Edward 
Goodman Is the director for th« 
Stagers, the same Goodman wha 
headed the one-time Waahlngtoii 
Square Players for which he turned 
out some distinctly Interesting work. 
/•The Blue Peter," from B. Temple 
Thurston's pen, is the Initial pro- 
duction by the Stagers, who aim to 
present each piece for four weeks 
at the 52nd Straet It is presumed 
that If the productions are deemed 
"commercial" they will be moved- 
into Broadway theatres. "The Blue 
Peter" was doubtless put on with 
that In mind. 

However, it is a Question Iftthls 
piece could stand up successfully* 
In another house. The play itsalt Is 
interesting, though there is some- 
thing lacking, perhaps a kick. As it 
is unfolded there was a change ot. 
dramatic pace, but humor Is sl« 
most entirely absent, and the au- 
thor's objective became vague iX 
times. 

"The Blue Peter" Is a ship's pen> 
nant, hung on the mast Just befor* 
time to weigh the anchor, a term 
denoting voyaging and, as applied 
in the play, a desire to get away 
from conventional life to exciting 
lands. The prolog and the second 
act are best from an audience view- 
point. At the opening is pictured a 
bungalow In Central Africa, where 
several Englishmen fight off a band 
of blood-thirsty natives. The sec- 
ond act depicts the bar parlor of a 
waterfront saloon in Liverpool, 
when one of the men, now settled 
down, almost succumbs to the urge 
to sail back tcypie African camp. 

David Himter. an engineer jhtos- 
pecting for gold, quits the west 
coast of the dark continent and r^ 
turns to England to marry. Afte* 
six years, during which'' time two 
children are bom, the wife senses 
the desire of her husband to waivder 
back. Hunter, when faced with It. 
finally admits tha charge. The wECs 
presents reasons why he should i%> 
main by her side. Eventually she 
wins. His mother voices the phO- 
osophy that life must go on, af 
there is no argument against tbat^ 
though frequently rej>eated. Here 
and there It Is pointed out that « 
man wants what a woman cannot 
give him, his freedom. Still, whan 
the wife tells her man he Is free to 
go a«id that she will be waiting for 
him, he convinces her that he would 
rather remain home. 

The conversations between man 
and wife In the sitting room of the 
Hunters' home are too conversa- 
tional. The topic concerns only the 
pair, and is, therefore, somewhat 
restricted In scope. 

Warren William, as Hunter, gvf9 
a sincere depletion of the man «bo 
would stray away, but did net 
Marjorle Vonnegut was quite the 
young mother with a desire to hold 
her husband with nothing very ex- 
citing about the role. Mary Ken- 
nedy was excellent as a wilful 
daughter of the proprietor of the 
waterfront resort. Her characterisa- 
tion seemed to stand out over the 
other feminine roles. George Rid- 
den looked and acted the part of her 
father. Margaret Wycherly han- 
dled a grandmother's part gracf- 
fully. 

"The Blue Peter" Is a good begin- 
ning for The Stagers, and though It 
may not land a Broadway berth, the 
new group is promising and deserves 
the sought-for subscription support. 
Mr. Goodman's direction Is skilful 
especially In the bar scene. Now 
and then the chatter from the at- 
mospheric players was a bit too 
loud, but that can eislly be cor- 
rected. 

No reason why the play cainnol 
serve for a program picture. 

Ibee. 



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* Wednesday, April 1, 19W 



PICTURES 



■■r. 






VARIETY 



REMODELING "PHANTOM OPERA " WITH 
'■ HEART INTEREST COST $100,000 MORE 



f»orclicliieM Replaced bj Lighter Vein — Taking 
"Hunchback" at Example — Original Cast Re* 
called for New Scenes and Chester G>nklin 
Added— Original Cost ol Picture, $700,000— 
2,500 Feet Replaced 



Loa Angelw. March SI. 

Universal wfll retake a number 
pe Bcenea oj^ "The Phantom Opera" 
for the purpose of Injecting^ addl- 
0onal heart interest and comedy 
^relief calculated to lighten the 
•ordldness of the story and provide 
M better Tjox office wallop. It will 
post U IIM.OM on top of the original 
investment of $700,000. 

The retakes will enlist the entire 
cast of principals and will be made 
under the direction of Edward Sedg- 
wick, who has done comedy direc- 
tion for Universal, although the 
original production was directed by 
X^upert Julian. 

Universal is said to have taken 
the cue from experience with "The 
Hunchback of Notre Dame," gen- 
erally conceded an artistic picture 
but top heavy with gruesomeness 
and tragedy. Since the release date 
ot the new. Lon Chancy feature Is 
not set until late bext autumh U 
figures its drawing value can be 
enhanced through the injection of 
comedy and to this end have added 
'CbfSster Conklln In an especially 
■written comedy part that o( a mili- 
tary valet. 

Among those used for the re- 
takes are Lion Chaney, Norman 
Kerry, John Sainpaulis, Arthur 
Edmund Carewe and Mary Phllbin. 

The original production as di- 
rected by Rupert Julian consumed 
S50,0t)0 feet, subsequently cut to 12,- 
000 feet when pre -viewed here two 
mpnths ago. Of this 2,500 feet will 
be eliminated to be replaced by the 
comedy shots and other new stuff. 
..Julian's contract ended with the 
.Completion of the picture. Uni- 
versal officials state the substitution 
is no reflection on (ts former di- 
rector and add Julian turned out a 
perfectly satisfactory Job but felt 
that in changing it Sedgwick, whom 
they have under contract, would 
prove the proper person for the new 
^comedy alignment 



In the east th^ere had been some 
anticipation that U would release 
this picture shortly. In view of the 
above the special may not be seen 
before the falL • 



(im RENAULT 
AFTER ETINGE 

Novel Idea to Promote 
Interest by Com- 
parison 



.;: '-J 



, ' , Chicago, March 81. 

What strikes local showmen as 
a novel plan to attract business is 
the idea conceived by a picture 
exhibitor in ttUs section to book 
Francis Renault, the female im- 
personator, to follow Julian Eltinge 
la the same bouses. 

The scheme appears to be that 
the booking of Renault will result 
In curiosity over the respective 
merits of the iitapersonators, since 
BUtinge has attracted attention 
wherever playlnc and Renault has 
become a picture house draw on his 
own account. 

It's prolmbly the first time a 
similar plan was ever hatched for 
picture house showing. 

Vaudevinians who know the 
work and turns of Messrs Elttnge 
and Renault say the experiment 
may be made with safety and will 
not detract from either artist. 
Both are distinctive as imperson- 
ators but with a different style of 
work, and each has an extensive 
wardrobe, so much so that though 
they followed each other a week 
apart, their women's clothes would 
still attract the women, as they 
amount to a i>arade ot fashions. 



'SALVATION HUNTERS" 
OUT AFTER 3 DAYS 



St. L.ouie, March 31. 

What is regarded as the biggest 
local fl^ flop was made by "Salva- 
tion Hunters," the same picture 
that Doug Fsdrfoanks, et al, were 
said to have raved over. 

Billed for eight dajrs, beginnpg 
last Friday at the Kings and Rivoli, 
the management made haste after 
three days to withdraw it and book 
in a substitute. 



Mae Murray's Beautifying 
* Bill Must Be Answered 

^.', Los Angeles. March SI. 

itfae Murray must file an answer 
Is the suit for $154 brought by a 
ipcmX beauty doctor. H. H. Harris, 
through a ruling of Justice Blake, 
Who over-ruled a demurrer filed by 
tha actress. 

- The suit Is said to involve cost 
-4C facial and body massages mlnla- 
^er*d by Eleanor Bergman, as- 
sistant to Harris, and for which 
fS.\t» Murray is said to have dis- 
J>uted payment. 
Wt.-:..% .- , 

WILLIAM aUIKK COLLAWEft^ 

o, Los Angeles, March 81. 

. -. William Quirk, former president 
Ifew York Screen Club, became se- 
rlOtuly ill with tuberculosis on eve 
of getting a Mg role in Frank 
Lloyd's new picture. "Winds of 
CIiaBce." He was rushed to a local 
ItMrplUI, where little hope Is held 

;^fi»r his recovery. 

• It was the first time in a year 
that Quirk appeared able to work 
and when the chance came he col- 
lapsed. 



NEILAN MAY SHOT 

Los Angeles, March SI. 
Reports are current that upon the 
completion of his "Sally O'Neill- 
picture for Metro -Ooldwyn -Mayer, 
Marshall Neilan will sever his con-> 
nections, Neilan has been working 
on a picture to picture contract 

with M-G-M and was to have quit 
before' starting the present picture 
so as to enable him to make it 
with Mary Pickford, but when the 
latter turned down the story Neilan 
decided to make It for the M-G-M. 
Neilan may join the Cecil B. De 
Mllle group for Producers Distrib- 
uting Corporation and given his 
own independent unit. Should this 
b« the case Blanche Sweet (Mrs. 
Neilan) may also Join the t>e Mllle 
forces. 



IT'S. BIG MELO SPECIAL 

Universal has placed Maurice 
Tourneur under contract to turn out 
» big melodramatic special. The 
great Drury Lane melodrama, 
"Sporting Life" has been selected as 
jfaO ' vehicle on which the screen 
=TOriller is to be based. 

Work Is to start on the west coast 
Within the next few weeks. 



J- "Phantom's" Premier Afvfil 20 
'"fUnlver-sars. "Phantom of the 
Opera" will have its world premiere 
*t the Curran, San p'rar.clsco, 
Al»m 26. 

Within a fortnight It is expected 
to Open at the Astor, New YAck. 



"JAHICK," 18T KUN, 26c TOP 

Topeka, Kan.. March 31. 
"Janice Meredith" will be played 
first run in Topeka at 25c top. This 
was ttd announcement made from 
the management of the Cosy thea- 
ter. The picture, which has not so 
far been played at \exifi than SOc 
top, will start a week's engagement 
hef« April 19. 



ANOLINO FOB LEOIT GIBLS 

Flora Sheflleld, of "Silence." and 
Genevieve Tobln, of "The Young- 
est," are the two latest leg't stars, 
who have been /asked to undergo 
film tests by producing concerns 
around New York. 

It is probable that Miss Sheffield's 
affiliation "will be with Famous 
Players -LaFky. 



FABNPMS' EXPECTATION 

Los Angeles, March 31. 
An Important event is anticipated 
In the home of the Dustln l'a,V'i.^nia 
within n month. 



LAirS '*SKY RAIDER" 



New Film Qets Plenty of Publicity 
at Capitol 



Washington, March 31. 

Gilbert Gabel hit Washington last 
week to tell the town all about Jack 
Laifs atory, "The Sky Raider," 
which, as a film, is current at the 
Rialto. Gabel had Capt. Nungeaser 
in tow for this, the first showing 
of the film, and crashed the dailies 
from many unexpected angles. 

A sham battle in the air, a wreath 
on the tomb of the unknown sol- 
dier, addresses before numerous 
clubs, assisting the National Press 
Club In burning up their mortgage, 
at the White House with the big 
bugs of the air service and many 
other legitimate tie-ups were all 
reflected in the news columns. 

Tomorrow night (Wednesday) 
CapL Nungesser will be ihe guest 
of Meyer Davis at Davis' Le Para- 
dls. Davis has arranged a special 
night in his honar. 

The film started off exceedingly 
welt at tba Rialto. 



Ghres Up Films 

For the Pulpit 



Syracuse. March 31. 

No lunger will Arthur B. 
Merriman spend his time 
watclilng films flicker across 
the sheets. He sold his In- 
terest in a local motion pic- 
ture string and hereafter will 
devote his life to the ministry. 

May 15, Merriman becomes 
rector of Christ Church, Clay- 
ton, N. Y., and will also have 
charge of the mission at La- 
Fargeville, ::. Y. 



WARFIELD, FRISCO, TIES 
UP WTTH LOCAL RADIO 



'Mikes" Over Theatre and 
Sound Proof Studio in 



Basement 



(5 TOP FOR SWANSON 



What Is regarded as the high- 
water admission price for a picture 
show on Broadway is to prevail at 
the Rivoli for one night only — Fri- 
day, April 17, when |5 top will be 
charged for the premiere of 
"Madame Sans Gtone," which has 
Gloria Swanson starred. ' 

There was much discussion on 
the proposed plan of showing "Sans 
Gene" to New York. The $B 
premiere flat price was considered 
the best way out when Miss Swan- 
son and her titled husband con- 
sented to appear in person and add 
personal prestige to the present- 
ment of the Swanson film in public 
for the first time. 



Two Operators Die 

Two sudden deaths within a few 
hours of each other have caused 
no end of dcpres;iion around the 
local headquarters of Motion Pic- 
ture Oi)erators' Union No. 306. 

Jack Shilling, 47. operator. Fox's 
Jamaica theatre. Jamaica, L. 1, was 
found dead In the projection booth 
March 28 by the house manager. 
Apoplexy was given as the cause 
of his demise. A family survives. 

Sam Citron, St, former well- 
known heavyweight fighter, who 
had acquired considerable renown 
during bis ring days, died suddenly 
(n a local hospital whither be had 
gone for. treatment last Friday. 

Citron was regarded as a physi- 
cal giant. He had learned picture 
projecting and at the time of his 
death was operator for the Beverly 
theatre, Brooklyn. A family sur- 
vives. 



3 COMPAHIEB IN 8AH OIEQO 

San Diego, March 31. 

San Diego's film colony was in- 
creased recehtly'by the arrival of 
the entire cast of the first three 
companies which Clifford 8. Elfelt, 
Independent producer, brought here 
from Hollywood. They will make 
23 feature pictures this spring and 
summer at the Grossmont studios, 
operated by the San Diego Cinema 
corporation. Twenty actors and 
actresses form the party. 

Shooting of the first scenes of 
"Tonlo, Son of the Sierras, " lias 
started. 

The final scenes of tiie Ben 
Stearns production, "Drifting On," 
in course of filming for the last few 
weeks at the Grossmont studios, 
li'ave bfccn completed. 



San Francisco, March 31. 
Loew's Warfleld is the latest pic- 
ture palace to align itself on the 

side of .those iiouscu oeneving radio 
to be a good medium of publicising 
their wares. 

KPO, the best known broadcast- 
ing station in the Bay Cities, lo- 
cated atop of Hale Bros, depart- 
ment store, la the one with which 
the Warfleld Is hooked up. 

Six microphones have been in- 
stalled in various parts of the 
theatre, permitting the broadcasting 
of everything audible in the house. 
A studio has been built in the lower 
part of the theatre which is sound 
proof and regular symphony con- 
certs and ither entertainments can 
be sent over the air without Inter- 
ferring with the regular perform- 
ances. By this arrangement the 
radio station can cut-in and catch 
the Warfleld stage programs and 
incidental music with the fllms. 

KPO is th9 broadcasting station 
for th« 'Hl^hronicle." To date oodles 
of space have been allotted LI. - 
Bchultx, the Warfleld conductor, and 
the other artists engaged in the 
Fanchofi and Marco presentations. 



OLD WORLD FILM 
ASSETS WORTH 

$400,000 

* 

ComVination Forming to 

Take Over Negatives 

and Stories 



COLVIN BROWM WITH F.B.O. 



A combination of interests lias 
been formed to purchase ths assets 
Of the defunct World Film as to 
negratives and unproduccd stories 
and plays which were the property 
of that film producing corporation 
when it ceased to function, with 
the purpose of speculating in the 
material in the resale market. Tho 
deal will involve something like 
$400,090 to put through. 

At the time that the World was 
functioning actively it had WiUUim 
A. Brady at its head and Lewis J. 
Selxnick was also one of ^he im- 
portant factors In the organisation. 
Ladenburg Thalmann and Co., one 
of the biggest t>anking houses in 
the country, was financially Inter- 
ested. 

When the decision to discontinue 
came, E. J. Rosenthal was placed 
in command to look after the in- 
terests of l>oth the bankers and the 
World Film. The finish of the com- 
pany as an active producing ana 
releasing organization came In Sep- 
tember, 1919. Since that time some 
of the properties which It held have 
been resold, but there are still on 
hand some 260 negative* with the 
rights to the subjects from which 
they were made and about SO un« 
produced plays and stories. 

Of the properties resold in the 
i>ast are "Trilby," "The Deep Pur- 
ple," "The Cubr" "Aflas Jlmmle 
ValanUne " and "The little Church 
Around the Comer.'' "Jlmmle Val- 
entine," in the resajie marlCet is re- 
ported to have brought f3S,000. 

Amongst the material still in hand 
are a number of plays by Owen 
Davis as well as a novel by that 
author entitled "Lola." Others in- 
chide "The Pit." "La Boheme," "The 
Boss,' "Hearts In Bxile.' "After 
Dark," "The Cotton King" and 
"Sine of Society." i 



Former Ince Representative Joins 
Dietributinfl Organization 



' Colvln Brown, former Eastern 
representative for the late Thos. H. 
Ince has returned from the coast 
and resigned for the Ince organiza- 
tion, becoming affiliated with the 
F.B.O. in an executive capacity. 
Brown will be a member of the ad- 
visory board of the organlzation-and 
have a deciding voice in all of its 
matters pertaining to policy. 

While with the Ince organization 
Brown negotiated all of the con- 
tracts for dlstrlbutioi-. of the Ince 
product with the Associated First 
National, Producers Distributing 
Corp. and FBO. for the late pro- 
ducer. Just prior to Ince's death It 
was understood that the position 
next in importance to the producer 
himself was to be given to Brown 
as soon as the details of the affilia- 
tion with Hearst was completed. 
Ince's death prevented the affiliation 
being consummated. 



HOLYWOODERS BOOKED 



Chicago, March 31. 

After reading Variety's reviev 
last week of the Bryant Washbiu'n 
and His Uollywooders, T. D. Moule, 
of the Kunsky organization in De- 
troit, booked the troupe for the 
Capitol there, beginning next week. 

Variety's notice was run follow- 
ing much news of their tough luck 
through the west, and the review 
said tliat despite the tough luck, the 
turn was good stuff for picture 
theatres. 



Providence Ballyhooing 
No More for Organists 

\ Providence, March 81. 

This town wIU have no more or- 
ganlets ballyhooed as name draws, 
the last musician fe- lured in that 
manner. Edward Benedict at the 
Majestic, who achieved local fame 
with his "Benedictines" having 
left. 

Managers have found that the 
organist invariably seeks more 
money after he is featured. 

Arthur Qeis, the first man to l>e 
played up, at the Victory movie 
house, was involved in a divorce 
scandal more than a year go, and 
business at the house was hurt even 
after he had been dismissed. 



WARNERS' ADVERTISING 



Loe Angeles, March 31. 

Warner Brothers are going to be- 
gin a national advertising campaign 
to cost around 1500,000 on July 1. 
They are going to concentrate In 
the national circulating magazines 
and a selected group p( newspapers 
on their special products for 192C- 
1926, as well as the establishment 
of their chalir ot theatres in the 
key cities. 

In conjunction with this cam- 
paign hey wiU also do considerable 
advertising over their new radio 
station, KFWB, recently erected at 
their studios here. Norman Man- 
ning is In charge of this station and 
win lay out the broadcasting cam- 
paign. 



UNDERSEA PICTURE 

Metro-Goldwyn Is to make an un- 
dersea picture with the title of 
"The Mysterious Island." William- 
son, of undersea tllm fame,' is to 
handle tho mnkinpr of all of the 
under water stuff and a director of 
note Is to handle the dramatic story 
tliat Is to be the background for 
the water photography. 

Another imitortant aspect of the 
picture is that Jt Is to be wholly 
shot by t'fio Teclink-ofor pi'occHK." 



Hearst-Urban Parting 

'. . . Los Angeles, March 21. 

Joseph T'rban Is here to confer 
with W. R. Hear.'it regarding h\n 
future. 

Turban has a two-year Contract 
with Hearst. It Is t^nderstood a sef- 
tlement will oe made. 



Ingraham Directing Kelland's Story 

Lloyd TnBrahnm Is to direct the 
screen version of Clarence Budding - 
tpn Kc'lln lid's ^rn^rlcai) Magaxiue 
story. '•Hfiirtt' and f^<?tk"' ' 



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Wednesday. April 1. If85 



F.-P. STARUNG PLAYERS SCHOOL; 
scouring; COUNTRY FOR TYPES 



Each Term to Be Six Months — Ten Boys and Ten 
Girls in Each Class — Tuition Fee $500 — Must 
Also Pay Expenses 

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Establishment of the Paramount 
Pictures School, Inc., designed to 
train young men and women fot 
screen acting, was announced yes- 
terday by Jesse L. LAsky. To solve 
one of the most acute problems 
facing the picture business, that of 
finding new faces for the screen, 
the entire country will be combed. 

The school will be housed In the 
Paramovnt Long Island Studio at 
Astoria, Long Island. An entire 
section of the building nas been set 
apart for It wnich, wnile It will 
have Its own quarters, will also be 
amid the practical surroundings of 
the flnesf motion picture studio In 
the world. The school term will be 
six months, and twenty students, 
ten young men and ten young 
women, will compose the class for 
each term. These students will I e 
drawn from all sections of the 
United States. 

The actual operation of the school 
will be In the hands of an executive 
council of which Mr. Lasky is chair- 
man. The other members are 
Walter Wanger, Claud H. Mitchell. 
John W. Butler, Edwin C. King, 
Tom Terriss, Bijou Fernandez and 
Charles B. McCarthy. 

The general plan of admission 
has been carefully prepared. Thirty 
representatives have been appointed 
In different parts of the United 
States. They are: 

Femandaa, Bijon. Fmmona Player»-t4uky 
Btudio, siztk aixl Plerc* Ave... Aatorli^ 

McConvlUe, John F.. t flhawraut St.. 

CUtahan, Jahn A., iu MmuIow St., N«w 
*i»v«n. Conn. 

WIlllMni act,rr« «.. 2M Frcnkllh St.. 
Bntralo, N. T. 
, Whelan^ Le»U« F.. 121« Tin* St., PhlU- 

S5elU«p, Irwin. 02 N. 8UU Bt, WUk«»- 

■w5^k'."'^'"K* "'■ "W H. Capitol Are., 
WZsblnctOD, D. C. 

aever. BniMt, 61 Lockla Bt.. AttoiiU. Oa. 

Bahenf alder, QMrt*. 110 N. Lae St., Jack- 
•onvllle, Fla. 

Danilirer. William. Pioneer and Broad- 
va/. ClnctDnatt, O. 

Wri«ht William H.. 251 N. Bth St., Co- 
lumbu*, O. 

Robaon. WlUiam K.. 1018 Forbea St.. 
Plttaburcl), Pa. 

MtDdebaotan. WllMam, IBM B. ««t St.. 
Cleveland, O. 

Renaud. Kenneth O.. 2940 Caas Ave.. 
l>elroU, Mich. 

Wat«r»tre«t. Irvin A., 88 S. Capitol Ave.. 
Indtanapolla, IB4. * 

Thomajan. Puzant K., 118 8. Uonroe St., 
Peoria. 111. 

Moon. Ruasen B., 1327 8. WatMUh At*.. 
Chicago, 111. 

Corcoran. Edward P.. US ;tb St.. Mil- 
waukee, Wlai. 

Hellman. Jack, 1100 let Ave., N., Uln- 
B>-apolla, Minn. 



Wieat, Jamea M , ICIO Davenport St., 
Omaha, Neb. 

Cunningham, Barl, 110 W. 18tb St., Kan- 
8aa City, Mo. 

Uambrlll. Oeorce, 8721 Waablngton Blvd., 
St. I.,oulB. Mo. 

Wllke«, H. F.. 041 Pfrdldo St.. New Or- 
leana. Im. 

Tavlor, William A., tl4 W. Grand Ave., 
Oklahoma City, Okla. 

Dunham, Curtin, 300 S. JelTeraon St, 
Dallas, Tex. 

Birch, AI. O., 162,1 Court Place. Denver, 
Colo. 

Ptckerlnr, Harold W.. 183. E. 2ai St.. 
Salt Lake CItv, IHab. 

Baclea, Harry C, 2017 Srd Ave.. Seattle, 
Wash. 

Haas, Jay A.. 444 C.llsan St., Portland, 
Ore. 

Karttner, Otcar, 201 Golden Gate Are., 
.San FranclBCO, Cal. 

Casting Director, Paramount Studio', Vine 
St., Hollywood, Cal. 

Any young man from 18 to 30 
years old or any girl from 16 to K 
may send an application to the 
representative nearest his or her 
home, sending also throe photo- 
graphs — front view, side view and 
full length figure. These applica- 
tions will be Wk-eded oi until five 
from each district, or 150 In all, are 
left. The 150 applications and the 
accompanying photographs will be 
sent to the Paramount School 
wherd the weeding out process will 
continue until 76 remain. 

Each of these 76 will be notifleJ 
by telegraph to report at one of the 
b--.r.c1i cfflces lZ - Famous 

Players^. ^::y Con^ration. These 
central reporting points will be 'o 

cat^J in 'Tew York, AtU» , / 

Orleans, Chicago, Kansas City, 
Denver, Salt„L=...i. City, Portland. 
Or. gonr and Los An^ok'K. At thee :; 
offices will be stationed camerameo 
who will ake fllm tests of the 
candidates. The co.-t of nakin^ 
these tests will be borne by the 
Paramount Pictures School, but tha 
candidates will be expected to de- 
fray their own expenses from and 
to their homes. 

These fllm tests will be submitted 
to the school authorities who will 
select 60 as being worthy of per- 
sonal Interviews. Fifteen candi- 
dates from the east will report at 
the Paramount Long Island studio, 
16 from the west will go to the 
Famous Players-Lasky Hollywood 
studio and 20 from the middle sec- 
tion of the country will report in 
Chicago. 

The result of the Interviews with 
these 60 will be that 20, 10, young 
men and 10 young women, will be 
selected to enter the school. They 

(Continued on page 29) 



AMUSEMENT STOCKS 
STKONG DESPITE DROP 



Bear Movement Has Practi- 
cally No Effect— U's. An- 
nual Statement 



Amusement stocks havj remained 
remaricably strong during the past 
week despite the terrific bombard- 
ment that the bear element has 
been giving the whole market. For 
some reason or another the picture 
producing and theatre operation 
stocks have remained, practically 
dropping ever so little in face of 
the general downward trend of the 
market. 

During the past week Universal 
has Issued Its annual statement for 
1924, showing a profit of 41 per 
cent, over 192S. This covers the 
fiscal year ending last November. 
The net profits for 1924 were 
tl,78S,011, which gives the 260,000 
shares earnings to the extent of 
$6.66 a share. 

The close of the market yesterday 

showed the following qujotatlons: 

Bales, mcta. tiow.Cioae. Chse. 
maatman Kod.. 800 IW 108% 100 + 'A 
FMa»Mi niLy..T,MO MH MK M« +2^ 
Unn'a, lae.... 3,700 S a*% M% — % 
M«ftro^«oM 400 n 18% 18H ••■■ 

Curb 

■alaa. Hl«ti. Ix>w.Clos«. Chg«. 

Piath* » *•}* 4«% 4«H + % 

UnlvaraM .... 200 Sttt »t M -% 
Warner Broa... 400 l«ft 18 » - % 



Brown's U. A. Films 

Los Angeles. Ifarch tl. 

Clarence Brown, who attracted 
considerable attention after making 
"Bmonlderlng Fires." has been 
placed under contract by Joseph M. 
Schenck to make four pictures, to 
be released through United Artists. 

Two are to be made with Norma 
Talmadge. and it is likely that one 
may be made with William S.- 
Hart. 

It Is said Brown wUl get 116,000 
for each of the pictures. 



MAX OEAFS CLAIMS 

San ^''ranclsco, March 31. 

Max Graf is claiming that Rous- 
seau tt Rousseau, local realty 
agents, will build 20 twin theatres 
similar to the Egyptian -Aztec, in 
the larger coast cities. 

Graf state* he Is also negotiating 
with Warner Brothers for a new 
downtown theatre here to house the 
Warner pictures. 



TAHHIHGS DOnra "TOKAT" 

Bmil Jannlngs' next picture for 
UFA will be made in Germany auid 
will be Hans Mullet's stage play, 
"Tokay." The piece has gone into 
production and will be released In 
the United SUtes by thte local 
branch of UFA. 



on. MUJONS n nus 

(CoBtlnued firoB pace 1) 
pajtj, the ooBcem flnanotac the Pro- 
ducers Distributors Corporation. 
Toung Pratt has been eleeted a 
director of the Capital Corporation. 
' It is asserted from the Inside that 
the Capital Corporation is advanc- 
ing 1160,000 weekly to producers 
here who contemplate H picture 
productions this year for distribu- 
tion through P. D. C. 

According to the understanding, 
Pratt, Jr., will come to Hollywood 
to study the picture business. If 
it is to his liking, the Pratt family 
will make other investments in the 
fllm industry. 

Frank Munroe, John C. Flinn and 
Frank Wllfion are active here in be- 
half of both of the corporations. 
They have signed a contract with 
Al Christie to produce six features 
yearly, under the brand of Metro- 
politan Pictures, with two made by 
Frances Marlon and the other four 
super melodramatic productions. 



Entrance of the Pratts Into pic- 
tures is traced to the recent com- 
bination by Producers Distributors 
with Cecil DeMllle. 

Previously it had been understood 
the P. D. C. had secured the finan- 
cial- backing of the Millbanks of 
Borden fame. 

DeMllle, upon taking a lone road 
for his picture making after an as- 
sociation of many years with Fa- 
mous Players, purchased the late 
Tom Ince's studios pn the coast, 
immediately outlining p^ns for their 
enlargement. 

The P. D. C. is actually a youth- 
ful organization in the picture trade 
but energetic and aggressive, having 
erected a reputation and a reputed 
paying business within 14 months. 
The. present P. D. C. took over the 
W. W. Hodkinson distributing cor- 
poration, retaining that name for 
about three months before merging 
It into the present P. D. C. 

Frank Munroe and John C. Fllnn, 
mentioned above, were respectively 
president and vice-president of the 
original P. D. C. Company, offices 
they retain. Mr. Munroe was pre- 
vioui^y vice-president of Hodkinson, 
representing the Millbank money 
interesfk in that organization. Mr. 
Fllnn had been with Famous Play- 
ers for some time, joining the Zukor 
organization In charge of the pub- 
licity department when he left the 
New York "Herald." 



BALABAN^T? 
STRONG BEPORI 

Issues Financial State- 
ment for 1924 



KEATGN'S HEXT 

~ Lob Angeles. March II. 

Buster Keaton's next feature 
will be adapted from an original 
story by Robert Sherwood which 
the screen comic acquired during 
his recent trip east. 

Keaton. accompanied by his 
father, Joe, and Lex Neal, his di- 
rector, returned to the Coast 'Mon- 
day. 



BALABAN & KATZ CORPORATION 

AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET, DECEMBER 28, 1924 



ASSETS 

Theatre Properties: 

Land, buiMlngs, - leasehold, furnishings 
and equipment, at December 30, 1923.. 

Additions thereto during the year 

Cost of Roosevelt theatre 

Theatre in course of construction (exclu- 
sive of unfinished contracts approxi- 
mating Jl,236,000) 

Total (land and buildings. $11,079,- 
812.72; leasehold, furnishings and 

equipment, $1,212,383.20) 

Less, reserve for depreciation , ^ ' 

Net property account 

Deposits on leases* 

Investments: 

Stocks of film producing and diatrbuting 
companies 

Current Assets: 

Cash in bank $382,976.18 

Cash working funds 7,913.67 

Notes receivable 18,000.00 

Miscellaneous accounts receivable 11,896.90 

Employes' accounts 4,379.95 



$9,085,233.08 

137,577.68 

1,928,869.00 



1.140,&1«.2C 



$12,292,195.92 
452,474.96 

$11,839,720.97 
200.000.00 



692.330.62 



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LIABILITIES 

Preferred Capital Stock, 7 per cent: 
Authorized — 28,700 shares, par value 

$100 each "-;.-, 

Outsttanding — 28,613 shares 

Common Capital Stock: ' 

Authorized — 270,000 shares, par value 
$W each 

Outstanding — 2M,206 shares 

Mortipages and Purchase Money Indebtedness: 
fiecured by Roosevelt theatre property, 

maturing serially after one year $1,377,841.60 

Secured by theatre under construction, 
maturing May 18, 1926 .T,..1.J.>, ' 225,000.00 






$2,(31,300.00 



(,605,160.00 



Current Liabilities: 

Dividends payable January 1, 1925 $116,949.25 

Accounts payable 166,912.62 

Mortgage payments maturing within 

one year 170,833.33 

Deposit for purchase of equipment 100.000.00 

Admission, property and Income taxes 387,443.27 

Accrued Interest 28,405.66 



1.602,841.60 



Cash Value of Live Insurance Policies.... 

Deferred Charges: 

Prepaid fllm rental $37,820.21 

Unexpired Insurance 16,020.60 

Miscellaneous 15,992.65 



Goodwill 



425,1Q5.70 
13,501.37 



69,833.46 
759.711.98 

$14,000,264.10 



Reserve for contingencies 

Surplus: 

Surplus paid in at organization $777,56!^.36 

Earned Surplus: 

Balance Dec. 80, 1923.. $520,015.77 

Net Income for the year 1,600,786.72 

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959.644.13 
75,266.52 



$2,120,802.49 
Dividends for the year. 992,209.00 



$1,128,593.49 



$1,9(16,161.85 

$14,000,264.10 
NOTE: Dividends of 25c per share^on the com- 
mon stock for the months of Januai-y, Febru- 
ary and March and the regular quarterly divi- 
dend on the preferred stock payable April 1, 
were authorized in December, 1924. * 

The corporation was contingently liable In the 
amount of $327,000 on a letter of credit expiring 
September 1, 1926. 



Chicago, March 31. 

The financial report of Balaban 
& Kats for 1924, Just Issued, shows 
that company in an extremely 
healthy financial condition, having 
earned $1,600,786.72 last year on 
stock valued at $9,456,450. This was 
21 per cent increase over the com- 
bined earnings of the company for 
1923, and after deduction was made 
for the preferred stock, $5.30 was 
paid on each share ol common. The 
common stock has a ptg: value of 
$26. The total income for the year 
was $2,120,802.49, which figures a 
$520,016.77 earned surplus carried 
from 1923. After the payment of 
dividends, there was $1,128,593.49. 

In the statement the cost of the 
new Roos^yelt theatre was set 
down at $1,928,869, while theatres 
in the course of construction have 
so far cost $1,140,516.26, exclusive 
of unfinished contracts amounting 
to $1,236,000. The total value of 
land, buildings. leases and equip- 
ment to December 31, 1923, is 
$9,086,238.08. 

Negotiations have been made for 
a house in Detroit, which will be 
run by B. & K., and the new Up- 
town theatre at Broadway, 
Lawrence and Magnolia avenues is 
expected to be completed early this 
fall. The financing of this theatre 
has been made out of earnings 
without recourse to borrowing. 
Mention is also made that the in- 
vitation to patrons to participate in 
the stock has ™'t with response. 

B. a K. Properties 

The iHToperties now held by Bala- 
ban & Katz include the Chicago, 
Tivoll, Roosevelt. Central Park. 
Uptown (under construction) and 
leases on the Riviera, Randolph . 
Street Masonic Temple (under con-- 
struction) and the New Detroit in 
Detroit, Michigan (under construc- 
tion). The fllm interests listed are 
voting trust certificates represent- 
ing 3,056\ sharei cf capital stock ;^ 
in Associated First National of Illl- ' 
'nois; 1,072 shares of second 7 per 
cent, cumulative stock of Associated 
First National Pictures (Delaware 
Corporation); 786 shares or 49 per 
cent, of capital stock of Educational 
Film Exchange of Illinois, distrib- 
utor, and all the outstanding capi- 
tal stock of Secomf National Pic- 
tures of Illinois, also a distributing 
organization. 

The officers of the f.rm are Her- 
bert L. Stern, president; Sam Kats 
and A. J. Balaban, vice-presidents; 
Barney Balaban, eecretary and 
treasurer; John Balaban. assistant 
secretary and treasurer; Morris 
Katz. assistant secretary, and Ell-j 
mer C. Upton, comptroller. The 
board of directors holds William H. 
Mitchell, Barney Balaban, Edward 
M. Bertha, Hugo Scinencheln, John' 
Hertz. Samuel Katz, John Borden « 
and Herbert L. Stern. 



DANCE TEAM'S 4TH RETURN 



Fowler and Tamara Repeating at ' 
Stanley, Philadelphia 



Fowler and Tamara, in their sec- 
ond week at the Hippodrome, New^ 
York, this week, are at the Stanley ' 
(pictures), Philadelphia, next week. ' 
This marks the team's fourth re- 
turn to the latter house and the" 
second this season. They will bo' 
routed in the New York Keith- 
Albee houses thereafter. 

The dance team opens at the 
Edgewater Beach hote!, Chicago, in 
June for a summei- rnri. 



East with "Rah! Rah!'* 

Los Angele.s, March 31. 

Accompanied by Elmer Pearson, 
vice-president and general man- 
ager of Pathe Exchange, Inc., Wil- 
liam R. Fraser, general manager of 
the Harold Lloyd Corporation, left 
for New York with the negative of 
"n,-xh. Rah! Rah!" the final Lloyd 
picture to be released thiouBb 
Pathe. 

Fraser while East will take up 
ihe matter of Lloyds lirst release 
tliiough Famous Players-Lasky, to 
be made here upon the return of 
Lloyd, who is going 13afit with hi** 
wife for a six-week vacntioJi 
bLwril^M 



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Wednodar, April 1. IMf 



PICTURES 



VARIETY 



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52 CQHPLEIE PROGRAMS" ANNUAUY 
OBJECnVE OF PATHE-GERMAN COMBINE 



Jen "Intematioiial Films** and Two "Saper-Pictures" 
Abo Raported — Confirmation of Variet7*t Story 
of Weeks Ago of French-German Tieup to Con- 
trol Foreign Market and Subordinate America*s 
Present Dominance Over There — American Com- 
missioner at Paris Forwrards Bare Facts — ^Internal 
Intention Not Disclosed ^ > 



Washington, March SI. 
Tha Ue-np betwaaa Weatl. tha 
Oermaji film company, and Pathe 
of France, raportad In Varlatr ••▼- 
aral weeka ac«*i haa now raachad 
tha aurface In Saropa. Raporta 
•B It are raaohlar tha dalliaa 
from their ce rr ea p ondenta acattered 

throutrbout Burope. 

Tha latest to touch npon tha 
•Ituatlon Is Basil Miles, American 
commissioner t» tha International 
Chamber of Commerea at Paris. Mr. 
Mllaa, howerer, has apparently 
overlooked tha real purpose of this 
Butopean combination, which Is to 
form such a atrons tie-up of pro- 
ducers and distributors that Ameri- 
can flims, which now predominate 
the European market, could be 
kept out of the oountrlea wherein 
the tie-up existed. 

Tha folk>wiaff atatement by Mr. 
Miles forwarded to Waahin^ton. the 
headquarters of tha Chamber of 
Comueroe of the UnHed States, 
Mays In part: 

"It is reported that fifter long 
negotiations an agreement has been 
concluded between tha French Con- 
BorUum and tha Woati Co.. of Ber- 
lin. A combine haa been organ- 
ised, with Charles Piathe as chalr- 
man„ which Includes the Pathe 
Conaortlum, a <^trlbutinir company 
controlling over SOO houaea la 
France alone, as wall aa others in 
Belgium, Swltaarland. Holland, 
Spain and Egypt — the Cine -Romans 
Co. — a French producing firm which 
coUaboratea with tha French preaa 
for the production of popular aeriala 
knianlnc is Uia daily papars. Ham 
Clna-Franoa Co.. and tha WasU 
Film Company. Tha combined Gar- 
maa wilU wtU produce tan fnter- 
natlonal films' and two isupar plo- 
turasT thta year, sad win furnish 
their chain of houses with fi3 com- 
,pIeU pcograaaa per annum." 

OflBciala here ara much Intsr- 
•stad la tiM aJgnlflcant statamant 
—"W complete programs per «b« 
num."* 



F. P. PLAYERS' 

{Continued tram page 28) 
win reach Ifaw York Jnly t« sad 
the school term wlU open July M. 
The term will close oa Dec. fl and 
gradsatlng ezarcisas will take plaoa 
on Dec. 21. Tha earrlculom of the 
school will include complete- and 
thorough InstruotloB la an arta, 
l>arto and points of i>ractlcal motion 
pietora acting in the course of 
which the students wlUiaam t* 
conform to the dally routine of a 
huay studio. All aubjecta wUl be 
compulsory and will fall into three 
mala groopa, technical InstruoUoa, 
Physical training and lectures. 

BSrery student la the class wffl 
have a chance to earn a Famous 
Playen-Laaky CorporaUon con- 
tract, if In the opinion of tha ex- 
ecutl^re council aufflclent merit is 
shown. These contracU wUl be tor 
one year at a reasonable sabiry and 
will give options on the players' 
services for four additional years 
with adequate advance In salary 
for each of the four years that the 
options may l>« exercised. 

The fee for tuiUon will be »600 
for the term. In addition, how- 
ever, students must be prepared to 
pay their living expenses at the rate 
of 126 a week. Since the school 
term will be approximately W 
weeks. $575 will be naceaaary for 
"▼ing expensas, aiaking a total re- 
quirement for each student of I1.07S. 

Limited flnancial cdrcumstances 
need not be considered as pnohlbit- 
•ng ndmimiion . This informntlon 
should be frankly given In flllins 
out the questionnaire wiilch wlH be 
forwarded to the applicants, be- 
^auae the Paramount School might 
nnd ways and means to overcome 
tpniporar>- difficulties. 



Federal Trade Decision 
Out on Titles and Reissues 

Washington, March 31. 

The Federal Trade Commission 
has ordered that all advertising 
matter in conjunction with the re- 
isakie of motion pictiures must, un- 
mistakably. Indicate the former 
name of the picture (if the title la 
changed) upon the reiasue of the 
aim. 

The order Is the result of a case 
involving several film exehanges 
who were commanded to cease such 
practices and principally Involved 
the reiasue of "D'ArtagnaiT under 
the title of "The Three Mus- 
keteers" which infringed upon the 
Douglas Fairbanks film of the same 
name. 

The exchanges cited to halt the 
practice are M. Brown, of Phila- 
delphia, trading as the Capitol Film 
Exchange; William Alexander, New 
York; Herman Rifkln. Boston, and 
the Film Distributors League of 
New York City, 

Charges a^ralnst the following 
flmia were dropped because of lack 
of competent evidence as to the 
reissued picture being handled by 
them in commerce: Eastern Fea- 
ture Film Co., Boston; Favorite 
Ptatyers Film Corp., Chicago; Lands 
Film Distributing Corp., Cincinnati 
and Cleveland; Supreme Photoplay 
Corp., Los Angeles: Favorite Film 
Co., Detroit; Friedman Film Corp.. 
Mlnneapolla; Alexander Film Corp.. 
Now York; Supreme Film Co., Los 
Angeles; Quality Film Corp.. Pitts- 
bargh; Leo Q. Gamer, trading as 
Reliance Film Exchange. Waah- 
ington, D. C« and Maiu-ice Fleckles, 
of Chicago. 



MIX GETS IN 



F. P.-L IN SCHENECTADY 



Believe Paramount Taking Over 
State and Proctor's Up- State 



BLAIK BEIAIX8 OFFICES 

Des Moines, March Si. 
IBxecutive officers of A. H. Blank 
Ska enterprises probably will be 
continued here despite the merger 
of the Blank theatres with Bala 
haa a Katz, Mr. Blank announced 
hers. 



Tom Mix. the Fox star, arrived in 
New York, at the Grand Central 
this morning (Wedneaday). The 
party Including his wife, daughter 
and mother-in-law, left~ Loa An- 
geles Sattirday, arriving In Chicago 
yesterday morning where the star 
preseated a **two-g»IloB Stetson" 
to the Mayor, after which they 
jumped the Century fOr New York. 

Tony, the Tom Mix horse, arrived 
two days ahead of his master, get- 
ting in on the Pennsylvania Mon- 
day afternoon. The horae is being 
entertained at Durland's until Mix 
haa him meet all the kiddie fans 
of New York at a department store 
one afternoon during the week. He 
will also accompany the star on 
visits to several local orphanagea 
and atage Impromptu entertain- 
menta for the Inmatea. 

Mix from today on, until he sails 
for London on board the "Aqui- 
tanla" next Wednesday at 1 a. m., 
will be a might busy personage be- 
tween special children perform- 
ancea. a ride through Central Park 
so that all the kids can see the 
star and the horse, a radio talk or 
two and on Monday night a guest 
at the press dinner his mount is 
given at the Hotel Astor. 

Joe Lee is going to try to cook 
up aa many things as possible for 
the Fox star, although Joe has t>een 
having a pretty busy time getting 
the bids in on tats European ward- 
robe. Thus far Guttenberg and 
Fuller Construction have sent in 
their estimates, but Joe aays that 
be isn't In the field for either cast- 
offs or concrete, althoogh he figures 
that the latter would be the best 
as It might act as a shock absorber 
when he meets up with the bunch 
in London. 



David Stonebam and Joseph Lau- 
rent (Theatre Realty Co.), who re- 
cently acquired the complete lease- 
hold on the State and Proctor's the- 
atres, Schenectady, N. Y., have sold 
it to William W. Farley, of Albany. 

It is now believed that the Fa- 
mous Players -Laaky Interests, 
through Attorney Laurent, will ob- 
tain a long-term lease on the Schen- 
ectady houses from Farley. Ne- 
gotiations are now on that indicate 
Paramount's getting the houses. 

These houses were formerly con- 
trolled by Max Spiegel, who went 
into bankruptcy, and were placed 
on the auction block. 



Arbuckle*8 Agreement 

With Former Wife 

Los Angeles. March 31. 

An agreement between Roscoe 
Arbuckle and hi^ former wife. Mints 
Durfee, filed in tl>e County Re- 
corder's office, discloses that the 
former screen comedian will pay 
Miss Durfee $200 weekly until she 
remarries or death terminates the 
contract. 

This agreement also specifies that 
Arbuckle pays her 15 per cent, of 
his gross income for a year ending 
in September. 1926, and 20 per cent, 
yearly thereafter durin; the life 
of the contract. 

The agreement was made Aug. 
23 last. It also has a clause where- 
by the former wife is to receive 
one-half of his estate in case of 
Arbuckie'H death. 

The marriage of Arbuckle. to 
Doris Deane is now scheduled to 
take place April 8. 



JEnAGODDALlETOUr 
FROM F. P. CONTRACT 



$750 Weekly Salary ~ Suing 
Concern for $23,500 
Damages ^ 



Los Angeles, March 31. 

Jetta Goudal, picture actress, has 
brought suit in Superior Court here 
for $23,500 danaages for breach of 
contract against Famous Players- 
Las ky. 

Miss Goudal alleges discharge 
without Justification. She allegca 
a contract last October that pro- 
vided she give exclusive servictja 
for one year at $7S0 weekly and 
that defendants had option for re- 
n«>val of first six months at $1,00« 
weekly and the next six months, 
$1,250 weekly. 

Feb. 21 Miss Goudal asserU F. P. 
notified her the contract was 
terminated with the picture in- 
terests giving her no compensation 
whatsoever after Feb. 28. 

At the studios here, it was said. 
Miss Qoudal was too temporracntol 
and entirely unmanageable and that 
ahe delayed production for trivial 
reasons. 



GBiFFHH srons iunt 

Alfred Lunt was algned yesterday 
by D. W. Griffith to play opposite 
Carol Dempster In "Poppy." Lunt 
has been appearing this year in 
"The Guardsman." In securing 
Alfred Lunt. D. W. Griffith ends a 
thrss weeks' search for a Juvenile 
lead and completes the casting for 
this productloa which he is making 
at the Paramount Long Island 
studio. 

Besides Miss Demjtster and Lunt, 
the cast Includes W. C. Fielda. who 
Is duplicating his stags role for the 
screen; Olsna Andon, Florence 
Fair, Marie Shotwsll. SWe Shannon, 
E^ills Anderson, Dorothy Btok- 
nell aad Allaa Simpsoa. 



MICH. KISSES CEKSOS BILL 

Lansing, Mich., March 31. 
The date for formal adjournment 
of the Michigan legislature has 
been set for April 10. The ivearness 
of the date and that no picture 
censorship move has been thus far 
started in the legislative cbambara 
has theatre men of Michigan con- 
fident that for the first time in 
three sessions legislation of this 
kind will not be attempted. 



LEADS FOR BEHHETTS FlUf 

In the raalUng of the screen ver- 
sion of Leroy Scott's crook meller, 
"Children of the Whlriwlnd," Whlt- 
nnan Bennett has Lionel Barrymore, 
Johnnie Walker and Marguerite De 
La Motte as principal players. 



Ray L. Hall and Fox Sinals Reeisra 
Ray L. Hair Is now production 
manager Fox Varieties, single 
reelers, made by Fox. He's at 
tached to the home office In Now 
York. 




GERMAN-MADE PICTURE WITH "VARIETY" IN IT 

An oddity of the alwve reproduction of a still is that of "Variety," an American 
fheafrlcfli paper, was employed In a German-made picture. The scene represcnUj a 
■ theatrical ofTloo In Rerlln. with (iii actor HPated to the rlKht rea'llnR "Variety." 

The picture is "Her Husband," with Fern Andra and Count i-'.alm Von Hoogntrater 
featured. The American rights aro held by Henry Guttman. Harold M. Goldblatt, 
attorney in New York ttor Mr. Gutlman, forwarded the photo above to "Variety." 

Count Salm is the name who recently won muCh notoriety for everyone concerned 
when marrying Mildred Rogers, daughter of the oil man. 

Germany has several theatrical publkaUons. 



Picture Owner Marrying 
Girl; Leg^ Worth |100,000 

Loa kafltm, March 31. 

Cecnie Evans, who leaped into 
the limelight when Mack Sennett 
Insured her comely legs for $100,- 
000, will marry Kenneth Fitspat- 
rick (Fltspatrick A MoBlroy), who 
operate a chain of picture theatrea 
In the Northern and Mid-western 
States. 

Fltspatrick has been la Holly- 
wood about a month and during 
that time met Miss Bvana. 

The bride-to-be spent two daj-s 
in the city Jail recently when she 
was haled into court charged with 
driving her antomohils Si milea an 
hour la ths downtown district. 



Yaientkio Coitntct Readjr 



Los Ansalsa. March 81. 

Valentino's contract with United 
Artists through Joseph M. 8chen<^ 
Is ready, only awaiting the release 
for Valentino from J. D. Williams. 
That la a day or so past due here. 

It Is understood the contract here 
will be signed and on April 3u 
Valentino will start work on a pic- 
turS of the early days of California. 
It will be directed either by.CUr« 
enos Brown or Buchowtzkl. 



A 



Colinft More Studios 

Los Angeles, March 31. 

Cohn. Brandt A C^lkn have aban- 
doned the Waldorf Studios on Sun- 
"Set aad Oour and taken a one-year 
lease on the Clune Studios on Me'l- 
rose avenue. Thsy will have two in- 
door stages, 80x110, and one out- , 
door stage. Their first picture on 
the new lot WlU bs HThe Danger 
Signal" which Earl Kentoa Is to 
direct 

They havs placed under contract 
for Columbia Pictures, Blaine Ham- 
mersteln, ts be starred In three 
pictures. 



Seitz Resigns from Pathe 

Miami Fla.. March 31. - 
George B. Seitz, Pathe serial di- . 
rector, here oorapletlag camera 
work on a Pathe feature, has an- * 
aounced his resignation from Pathe. 
Salts will return to Now.. York 
aftsf the oompletton of hki present 
picture. 



HABRISOH FOBD "LEASED" 

Los Angeles, March 31. 

Harrison Ford has been "leased" 
to William Fox by WUUam R 
Hearst. 

Ford will play the lead la Fox's 
"The Wheel," to be diraotsd by 
Victor ^chertsinger. Fog takes 
over the Hearst contract for the 
remainder of Ford's term. 



"SHIP OF SOULS" AHD CAST 

"The Ship of Souls," Bmernon 
Hough's story, will reach the screen 
via Stereoscopic Productions (Max 
O. Miller, president), with Charles* 
Miller to direct Ita raaklag. 

In the cast will bs Bert Lytell. 
Lillian Rich. Karl Metealf, Tom 
HantschI, Cyril Chadwlok. Gertrude 
Astor, Ynes Reabury and Lillian 
Leighton. Associated Stxhibilorx 
will releiise. 



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VARIETY 



PICTURES 



Wednesday. April 1. 1925 



CHICAGO DROPS TO $35,000, 
McVICKERS RUNS UP TO $26 J) 



Latt Week Poor All Around in Loop — 'Thundering 
Herd" Didn't Get Good Start at Roosevelt— Did 
$14,600 First Week . 



Chicago, March 11. 
' Wltli comparatively good features 
supplanted by well-balanced «ur- 
roimding proKrams, the housea col- 
Isctlvely experienced one of the 
worat weeks of the season. Weather 
ooBditlons and every other break 
eMential In bolstering business 
were In favor of the theatre man- 
ager, yet the tnialnesa for some 
rcMlon was off .all around town. 
It also includes the leytt and vaude- 
Tllle theatres. 

Cantor Josef Rokenblatt. appear- 
ing as an addeA attraction at Mc- 
Vlckers, proved a drawing card. 
The business at this house was way 
abOTS the average^ and. In com- 
parison with the receipts estab- 
lished In the balance of the houses 
from a percentage standpoint, led 
the town. With the advertisement 
reading that the Cantor will not 
appear Friday night or Saturday 
matinees^ business for those two 
periods took a slump, with the re- 
salt that the house cou;ited up a 
total of |H,600 in comparison with 
the Chlca«o's ISS.KO. 

"Thundering Herd" weathered 
the slump In basinesa nicely, but 
did not come up to the expectations 
for a premier showing. It is very 
seldom that the Chieago hits below 
$40,000. but taMt week was forced 
to take Its medicine along with 
the rest. With "Frivolous Sal" and 
a corklnir stage presentation, the 
house grossed one of the lowest 
weeks in many a month. 

••Charley's Aunt" terminated a 
seven weeks' engagement at the 
Orpheum Friday. The picture dur- 
ing its run never fell below |6,000 
until the final week. |S,800. Jacki&J 
Coogan In *TPhs Rac Man" opened 
. Saturday to fair business. 

Estimates for Last Week 
Chiesso— ^Trivolous Sal" (First 
National) (4,500; 60-76). Feature 
surrounded by excellent program 
failed to draw. Business decidedly 
oft all over town. One of the low- 
est weeks of the season, |8S,260. 

MfVleker*— "Goose Hangs High" 
(F. P.) (2,400: 60-76). No telling 
what this feature might have 
grossed were It not backed up by 
the appearance of Cantor Josef 
Rosenblatt, solely responsible for 
good showing. Oross would have 
reached close to ItO.OOO if the 
cantor appeared Friday night and 
Saturday matinee; fSO.SOO. 

Monroe— "The Dancers" (Fox) 
(978; 10). Fairly good week, Judg- 
ing from the estimates gathered by 
the larger houses; |S,400. 

Orpheum — "Charley's Aunt*' 
(Prod. Dlst., 7th, la«t week) (77«; 
60). Averaged >^ close to $9,000. 
Lasted longer than at first con- 
templated. Final week lowest 
gross, around $5,800. 

Randolph — "Fifth Avenue Modfele" 
(U.^ (650; 46). Good publicity re- 
sponsible for success. Though 
figures not alarming, good conaider- 
**»» week and mediocre picture; 
91,600. 

Roosevelt — "Thundering Herd" 
(9. P.) (1,400; 60-«6-7«). Started 
slow, but will catch on. Feature 
■•avily exploited, and from present 
IndlcaUons lodks ' like money- 
uaker. One of the few wild west 
features to go over In loop; $14,C00. 

MFFALO NQRMAI,- 
e ^ HP .LEADS, $23,000 

HtMpn Show Helps — "The 
Monster" and Loew 
: Vaude, $18,000 



PECULIAR BOOKING 
WITH 'CHARLEY'S AUNT' 



Lead All Frisco Last Week 
with $18,700 After Inter- 
rupted Run 



'SACKCLOTH" CUT BY 
CENSORS; DOES $12,000 

Just Tair for Big Balto. house 

— Xhorus Lady" $9,000 

at Hipp 



San Francisco, March SI. 
"Charley's Aunt" upset the dope 
on the street during the week, clos- 
ing last Friday night. With a record- 
breaking business at the Granada 
to Its credit, "Charley's Aunt" laid 
off for seven days and came back 
at the California as strong on 
opening day as though the engage- 
ment had never been interrupted. 
The wise ones had this bit of show- 
manship pegged as l>eing all wrong, 
but actual business proved them all 
wet 

The rest of the street, in fact the 
whole town, was off. 

The Granada and the Warfleld ran 
neck-and-neok for second place, 
with the smaller houses doing noth- 
ing to speak of. Many of the man- 
agers are complaining of business, 
most of them using the favorite 
alibi of "Lent" as the excuse. 
Estimates for Last Week 
California — "(Hiarley's Aunt" drew 
the same cosmopolitan gathering as 
at first engagement. While booking 
might be considered "second run" 
house satisfied Its clientele. $18,700. 
Qranads — "The Gooae Hangs 
High" (F. P.). Pleasing comedy 
well backed with Paul Ash stage 
entertainment. $17,600. 

Wsrfield— "The Re-Creatlon of 
6rian Kent" (Principal Pictures). 
Sol Lesser did this one from Harold 
Bell Wright story, getting sam« 
business given to other screen ver- 
sions of this writer's pictures. 
Fanchon and Marco act, *adeas of 
a Music Hall," played by Jocko, the 
Crow, Gene Morgan. Allan White's 
Collegians and others, with Lip- 
schultx back in orchestra pit. $17,800. 
Imperial — Second run down town 
of "TThief of Bagdad." Didn't open 
to anything and no pick-up succeed- 
ing days. Ray Pauge Orchestra 
still holding on In this house. $0,800. 
Cameo— Hoot Gibson in "Let'er 
Buck" (U.). This star sum- fire 
here, and with this Western made 
at Pendleton Round-up audience 
turned out. $3,100. 

Egyptian and Aztec — Second week 
of "The Last Man on E}arth (Fox) 
In these two 400-8eat houses, hold- 
ing up very nicely. Just opened 




Buffalo, March 81. 

at local box oflices as- 

* aomal aspect last week 

prsTknis week's high grosses. 

Tk* Hly topped other houses by 

FMMtt Sf th* Spring Fashion Revue, 

Wiemvf % Money getter. 

UmI Wssk's Estimates 

Nip <^«M; SO)— "Forbidden 

JPanuUaaT (Paramount) and Spring 

' VaslUoa wurarn. The Fashion Re- 

▼us run MUl-annually in conjunc- 

^'tloa witk lb* William Hengerer 

local depkitment store. $23,000. 

Loss's <t.4«0; 86-60)— "The Mon- 

jHuta*' Mstro-Qoldwyn) and vande- 

."inils. BOMS o< the draw represents 

-* hanfovsr tnxa. the preceding 

': week's nigh cresses. $18,000. 

Lafaystts •quar«( 8,400; 86-60)— 
\*liflss Bloabeard" (Paramount) and 
,.^; vaudeville. . The plar was popular 
and the film oaasht on and. 
itood reports* Ifotklag sur- 
«m the •vaader^s MsA. Estl- 



Baltimore. March 81. 
(Orswino Population, S6<M)00) 

With the exception of the New 
and the Century all the first run 
houses bettered the btisiness of the 
previous week. Outstanding were 
the Rivoll with 1 Want My Man" 
and the uptown Metrol>oIltan with 
"The Wine of Touth." "Sackcloth 
and Scarlet** failed to show any- 
thing sensational at the big Cen- 
tury but **riM Chorus Ladv" 
proved a good card at the Hippo- 
drome. 

'XIreed." put on as a stopT^ap at 
the Isglt Lyceum, went out after 
six days of fair business, the house 
reverting to the spoken drama^ 
Monday, Ford's taking its place, 
opening Monday with the Freiberg 
"Passion Play." 

estimates for Last Week 

Rtvoli— (8,800; N-7B), "I Want 
My Man." Milton Sills and Doris 
Kenyon favorites here. Business 
returned to pre-Lenten level which 
means capacity nights and heavier 
matinees. 

CenturM— (8.800; SO-76), "Sack- 
doth and Ashes" rather severely 
handled by the State censors and 
public failed to warm up to this 
ona Best house could do was main- 
tain a fair seasonal average of 
about $18,000. 

New— (1,800; 86-80), "Married 
Flirts." Pauline Frederick favor- 
ably received by press but business 
dropped $1,000 under the Denny 
week with a toUl of $10,000. 

Lyceum— (50-1.00). "Greed." Put 
on as a stop gap to fill the void 
left by "White Cargo." Meyer 
Davis Band an axtra-added. Got 
off to a good start but failed to 
maintain pace and concluded the 
six days to only fair business. 

M«tropolit«R — (l.SOO; 16-20). 
"Wine of Youth." Picture well 
llkM and business excellent. 

Hippodrome— (8,800; 36-76). "The 
Chorus Lady," and vaudeville. Rose 
Stahl vehicle proved a good film 
and business up from previous 
week for a total of $8,000. 

Parkway^(1.400; 86-60). "Along 
Came Rfith." Unusual lii that It 
retained its stage titla Viola Dana 
a house favorite so box-office re- 
sults were satisfactory with a gross 
of $6,000. 

Qsrden— (8.800; 86-60). "The Man 
Who Played Square." and vaude- 
ville. Buck Jonear'a fan ^vorite 
but shared honors with Bobbin's 
Orchestra In the draw. Receipts 
up $1,000 for a total of $11,000. 
This Week 

Century— "Goose Hangs High;" 
New— "Chu Chin Chow;" RlvoU-^ 
"Sally;" Ford's— "Frieberg Passion 
Play;" Metropolitan— "The Man 
Without a Consoienoe;" Parkway — 



"BAD GO." AT CAUF, L A, $i!IN; 
HiWjm: P WEEK, {23J00 



Fashion Show at Met Sent GroM to $29,500 Last 

^ Week — Business on Coast in Big Ifonses Still 

Away 0£F 



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•^^j.'^t:-, 



''COMHANDHENTS" AT 
(liOTOPBIGDITOPEKA 

Lent Means Uttte in 70,000 
Tpwn A(|ainst Good 
■ 'Attractions 



Topeka, Kan.. March 81. 
Drawing Population 70JBO0 

Lent means nothing to Topekans 
If the attractions offered are the 
right kind. "The Ten Command- 
ments," at the New Qrand, did 
stand out business for three days 
last week, two performances per 
day at $1.60 top. 

Estimates for Last Week 

New Qrand (1,400; $1.50-60). "The 
Ten Commandments," (road show); 
six i>erformances packed the house, 
showing to almost as many people 
as did "Abie's Irish Rose," the same 
three days of the week previous. 
Total (for week) $8,600. 

Orpheum (800-80). Baby Peggy 

in "The Family Secret." Good draw. 

Did business first half, followed by 

Butterfly," not holding up so welL 

About $1,700. . 

Isis (700-40). "Frivolous Sal" dM 
not draw so well, people getting 
wrong idea from title. Not until 
latter part t>f week, good business 
started. $1,600. 

Coxy (400-25). "Cheap Kisses," 
better titled than Isis picture, es- 
pecially as to first half of it and 
did not do so well first three days. 
"The Greatest Game of Life" about 
one of the best of Bmory Johnson 
series and last half brought box up 
to $1,600. 



and without policy set gross ofl6 

spaces considered very good for 14 1 tSreater Than Marrtag«;" Garden 

days of day and date showing. $6,800 "~' " — 

on both houses. 



—"The Hurricane Kid;" Hippo- 
drome— "Those Who Judge." 



A. E.'S HEW OFFICERS 

with the withdrawal of Arthur 
S. Kane as president and Roy Craw- 
ford as seoretary- treasurer from 
Associated Sxhibltors* executive 
staff, a re-election was necessary. 

At a week-end meeting. John C. 
Woody was elected president and 
Jay C. Pove. secretary. Walter N. 
Zellsberg was chosen assistant 
secretary. 



OSOAB FRIGE'S TRIO 

Oscar Price is to continue picture 
making, his present being the Jack 
Dempsey-Estelle Taylor revival of 
"Manhattan Madness' by Charles T. 
and Frank Dazey. 

His second film will be "A Gamble 
In Souls." and his third, "Lovers' 
Island" from a magaslne story by 
T. Howard Kelly. 



WEST COA^ STUDIOS 



1 



.'4.. ■"' 



Los Angeles. March 28. 
"Rugged Waters," adapted from 
Joseph C. Lincoln's story of the life- 
saving service along the New Ehig- 
land Coast, will be made for Para- 
mount by Irvln Wtllat. Those fea- 
tured are Wallace Beery, Lois WU- 
son and "Warner Baxter. 

Benjamin ChrisUanson, latest of 
Metro -Gold wyn-Mayer directors. Is 
preparing an original story for bis 
first American production. 

"Satan in Sables,** original story 
by Edmund Ooulding, with Bradley 
King supplying the screen adapta- 
tion, will be the first plctu«)e with 
Lowell Sherman as star for Warner 
Brpthers. The first of three Sher- 
mans starts about June 20. 



Clifford S. BIfeld is to make 28 fea- 
tures at the Grossmont Studios. San 
Diego, operated by the San Diego 
Cinema Corporation. They Include 
six James Oliver Curwood stories, 
eight Western speed dramas by 
FVank Howard Clark, eight features, 
starring Ken Maynard. and "Tarxan, 
King of Horses." and one special 
production, "The Courage of Cap- 
tain Plum." by James O. Culrwood. 

Clarence Badger is making "Paths 
of Paradise" (Paramount). Betty 
Compson and Raymond Qriffltb are 
co-starred. 



abroad when she has finished her 
task in "Little Annie RoOney." 

Samuel Blscboff. operating the 
California studios, wiU make three 
series of two-reel eomedies. 12 pic- 
tures In each series. One will be 
provided by H. C. WItwer. based on 
his "Classics In Slang." William 
Curran Is to direct. The cast in- 
cludes Bddie Gribbon, Mildred June, 
Dot Farley, Josef Swlckard and 
Sheldon Lewis. The second is to b^ 
known as the Gold Medal comedies, 
directed by Jack Nelson, with the 
following players: Chester Conk- 
Mn, William Franey and Milburn 
Moranti. The third, known as the 
Biff comedies, will be made by Sm- 
est Van Pelt In this series will be 
Frank Rloe, Beesie True and Ernest 
Woods. y 

Florence Vidor, instead of Leatrlce 
Joy, Is t>eing featured in "Grounds 
for Divorce" Paul Bern is making 
for Paramount. Others in the cast 
are Matt Moore, Harry Myers and 
Louise Fasenda. 



As soon as he completes "Don Q," 
Douglas Fairbanks will start another 
picture for United Artists. Th\a he 
will do so he will l>e sufficiently 
ahead of release schedule for him 
an4 Mary Piekfor4 to take a trip 



Bernard McConville has been 
chosen by Jesse Lasky to supervise 
the forthcoming Raymond GrilBth 
productions (Paramount). Griffith 
has Just been placed at the head of 
his own ttnitt being starred here- 
after, t... / .x/.. ..^ ., I 

Henry King is completing the sec- 
ond of two productions for Robert 
Kane to be released through Para- 
mount. It is "Any Woman," fea- 
turing Alice Terry, supported by 
Arthur Hoyt. Malcolm Penny, Lu 



garita Fischer. Lawson Butt, Aggie 
Herring, James Neill, De Sacia 
Mooers, Henry Kilker, Thelma Mor- 
gan and Qeorge Perlolat 



"GrausUrk," starring Norma Tal- 
madge. began at the Metro-Gold - 
wyn- Mayer studios Monday under 
the direction of Dimltri Bushowot- 
skL The supporting cast Includes 
Eugene O'Brien, Marc McDermott, 
Roy Darcy, Albert Gran, Mme. Dau- 
mery and Michael Vavitch. 



Following a request by Jack Bar- 
rymore, Harry Beaumont has been 
assigned by Warner Brothers to di- 
rect the picture in which he Is to be 
starred. No story has been selected, 
but shootii^g is set for May 16. 

C. Gardner SuUlvan has given up 
the making of pictures to return 
to his old Job of writing and shap- 
ing up stories. He is now making 
the screen adaptation of "Why Girls 
Go Back Home" (Warner Brothers). 

Arthur S. Kane, Jr., son of the 
former head of Associated Exhib- 
itors, wants to become a film direc- 
tor. To learn the ropes he has taken 
the Job of script clerk with the 
Monty Banks OO.. making "Keep 
Smiling." at the De MlUe studios, 
CJulver City. 



Robert C. Leonard is making 
"Time the Comedian" (Metro-Gold- 
wyr -Mayer), with a cast that In- 
cludes Mae BuBch, I>ew Cody, Ger- 
trude Olmstead, Roy Stewart, Robt. 
Ober, Nellie Parker Spalding, Shan- 



cllle Hutton. STnest GJllen, Mar«^^^^ (Continued on page 34) 



Lorn Angeles. March 31. 

(Drawtng population 1,300,000) 
Business In the first-run houses 
Is still at low ebb, with figures just 
about approaching last year for this 
period. Jhe down -town housea 
have had many light audiences dur- 
ing the past week. Then again the 
Al O. Barnes Circus took a bit ot 
trade away, too. 

Metropolitan picked up a bit over 
prevloiu week, playing "The Dress- 
maker from Paris," a Parisian 
manikin parade, with the girls In 
the picture appearing as a dresrf 
parade, helping greatly In bringing 
in box office returns. 

Th\a. house nosed out Grau- 
man's Egyptian, which bad "The 
Iron Horse" In its fifth week. This 
"Horse" picture la still keeping 
ahead of "The Covered Wagon" 
grosses, with Sid Grauman having 
pulled several big stunts to help 
stimulate business. 

Norma Talquidge as ueunl is one 
of the best bets the local houses get. 
Her picture. "The Lady." at Loew's 
State, raft considerably ahead of 
"The Recreation of Brian Kent" 
there the previous week. 

At the Criterion "Quo Vadis" did 
fairly well, but created no sensation. 
A prolog that preceded served 
greatly toward drawing trade. 
Though the picture is In for an ex- 
tended run It seems doubtful 
whether it can go beyond the third 
week. 

"The Thundering Herd," at th*' 
Million Dollar. In its second week 
did not fare as well as expected. 
The drop was considerably more 
than the house anticipated. It looka 
as If this orackarjack western win 
have to come off ait the end of the 
third week. 

The California playing '*Bad 
Company" seemed to be no place for 
folks seeking good entertainment. 
Though Conway Tearle and Madge 
Kennedy are starred in this offering, 
they did not seem to bear any 
weight at the box offl$e. 

"Capital Punishment" at the 
Rlalto was another nose-diver. This 
picture Just could not get started. 

At the Forum. Warner Bros.* 
"The Bridge of Sighs" was another 
disappointment. It could not step 
out from the start in the past few 
months. 

At the Cameo "Let'er Buck." with 
Hoot Gibson, -^Id far better than 
the house has been doing of late. It, 
however, did not do nearly as well 
as the previous Gibson picture here. 
The use of two acta possibly helped 
attendance a bit. 

Griffith's "Isn't Life Wonderfuir 
did not seem to spur attendanoe at 
Miller's. This house has been dotoc 
very poor for the last couple ot 
months. Unless an especially blf 
picture or freak production is there 
folks will not respond. 

Estimatee for Last Week , 

California — "Bad Company" (A. 
B.). (2,(n)0; 27-86). Title or stars ef 
no value. Week unprofitable. $4.8M. 

Million Dollar— "The Thunderlnr 
Herd" (8,800; 25-86). .Second week 
tumbled far below calculatSoBr 
$13,000. 

Metropolitan — "The Dressmaker 
of Paris." (2.700; 26-66). Aided by 
fashion show did considerably more 
than previous attraction. $29,600. 

Qrauman'l Egyptian— "The Iron 
Horse. " (Fox). (1,800; 60-1.60). StUl 
going along at great rate. Fifth 
w^ejt. $23,600. 

Loew's Stste— "The Lady." (1st 
Natl.). (2,400; 26-86). Norma T^l- 
week best house has had in month. 
$20,900. 

Criterion — "Quo Vadls" (1st 
Nafl.) (1,000; 40-65). Every ef- 
fort made by house to put this ovfcr, 
but type meant very little at l<>« 
office. First week. $9,600. 

Forum— "The Bridge of Sigbs^ 
(Warner Bros.) (1.800; 86-65). Peo- 
ple in this neighborhood not exclte6 
over this picture. Week's gross 
poor. $4,200. ^ 

Miller's— "Isn't Life Wonderfuir 
(Griffith) (900; 26-76). Second run 
on Main street not warranted, as 
folks did not have same visualisa- 
tion as producer. $1,000. 

Cameo— "Let'er Buck" (U) (800; 
26-35). Hoot Gibson certain hSlre. 
Picture did not do as big as Gib- 
son's previous one here. Retunsa 
satisfactory. $2,700. ^ 

Rialto — "CaplUl PunishmWlt- 
(Schulberg) (900; 40-65). Plctjjre 
shoppers not Interested In punl»>- 
ment, therefore, feature dM •ot 
seem to arouse much enthuslawn 
with cash buyers. This disappointed. 
$8,700. 

Paul Sloan has been placed un4«r 
contract hy Cecil B. DeMIlle to di- 
rect the first starring vehicle of Bod 
La Rocque, which Is to begin early 
In May. . . . , . 



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Strand Looked Best, ComparatiTely, with $30,000 — 
Cameo Again Came Through with "Charley's 
Aunt" for $9,500, Relatively Ranking with Any — 
Everything Blamed for Light Trade Excepting 
Pictures— 't2uo Vadis'* and "Miracle of Wolves'' 
Also "Iron Horse," Latter After 35 
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Weeks 



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^ Broadway '^waa a complete turn- 

- OYcr lasi week, with two of the the- 
'atres opened during^ the la«t year 

■ ahowlitff' the lowest receipts regU- 

■ tered siinfee- then. The housea are 
'."the Colorty'afid the Piccadilly., The 

former Hopped with the Ctkarlea 
Ray feature, "Percy," and the lat- 
" ter had tli^ Warner Bros, release, 
rrhe Bridge of Sighs." ' 

The best comparative biislness on 

the street tor the bigger houses 

•Went to the Strand, where Corlnne 

-Griffith In "Declaase" drew $90,270. 

"Charley's Aunt* _ at the Cameo 

'Again led tb« procession wUh over 

19,500. (^' the apeclala in legtt 

bouses, "The lx)st World" ^jtood out 

• as the leader. 

Business generally was offrBrery- 
thlng conceivable was blamed ez- 
' cept the pictures. The PUalto with 
"Contrabrand" got 116,420, while 
th* Rivoli with "Sackcloth and 
Scarlet" pulled $18,8«4. 

The big Capitol with "The Con- 
fessions oTa 'Queen" went along at 
a imce that did riot suggest the pic- 
ture bad particular pulling power. 
Three of the specials departed 
Saturday. "Quo Vadis" current this 
week at the Strand opening th&re 
on Sunday, left the Apollo. Moves 
of this sort hurt the chances of the 
exploitation runs of pictures in the 

- legitimate houses. The public won't 
give vip the higher tariff and take a 
look a week later at the cheaper 
■cale. 

"The Iron Btorse" was forced out 
•of th» Lyric to make way for legit- 
imate attraction, although the Fox 
•' people tried to extend the lease 
to contlntie the picture. It had 
been on Broadway for 36 weeks and 

- did bueiness right along. The third 
to leave was "The Miracle of the 
Wolves," which did about a- 50 pen- 
cent, business at the Criterion In 
the Ave weeks there. 

Estimates for Last Wtek 
ApeUo^"Qua Vadis' (Plrst Na- 
tional (1,400; 11.66). Last week 
sixth and final of spectacle film. Did 
not hit as expected at any time dur- 
ing run. Final week, $7,326. 

Aetor— "The Lost World" (First 
National) (1,131; $1.6e-$2.20). Lone 
one of specials that seems to be hold- 
ing up. I^ast week reported $14,103. 
Camso— "Charley's Aufat" (Pro- 
•tfUcers Dlst. Corp.) (649; 60-86). 
Real marvel of street as far as pic- 
tures ar*^ concerned. At the little 
house. lASt week receipts only fell 
about $60 below previous week, $9,- 
(80. 

' ' Capitol — "The Confessions of a 
:Queen" ( Metro -(]>oIdyn) (6.300; 60- 
'fl.65). Opened strong with Sunday 
^ •crowd and did business during week, 
although Roxy had mighty strong 
•how liked around it. Showed $60,- 

' Central— "Asi No Man Has Loved" 



(Fox) (922; 60-76). Just hanging on 
until Lent Is over, keeping house 
active during wait for 'The Fool" 
ISaater Sunday. Last week, $3,890. 

Colony — "Percy" (Associated Ex- 
hibitors) (1,980; 60-85-99). Last 
week this Charlie Ray feature 
proved distmct flop, registering low- 
est week house has had since Christ- 
mas. Returns were $11,990, about 
$700 under previous low, which Prls- 
cllla Dean established week pre- 
viously when she made iwrsonal ap- 
pearances with her picture. 

Criterion — "The Miracle of the 
Wolves" (Foreign) (608; $1.66). Al- 
though sponsors are advertising "6 
Capacity Weeks," exhibitors don't 
have to believe it. Business at no 
time during run 'was two-thirds ca- 
pacity of this house, with Its small 
seating capacity. House can play 
to over $11,000 business for "The 
Miracle ot the Wolves" Just a little 
better than" half that. Will, how- 
ever, make good picture for average 
picture bouse bought at price apt 
too high. 

Lyrio— ^The Iron Horse" (Pox) 
(1,406; $1.6S). Finished week on 
Broadway Saturday and proved 
consistent box office attraction dur- 
ing all of that time, standing up 
tmder fire of flood of specials that 
came along^ and died long before 
interest in this picture dropped. 
Final week, neighborhood of $4,870. 

Piccadilly— "The Bridge of Sighs" 
(Warner Bros.) (1,360; 60-86-99). 
This feature showed" worst week's 
business Piccadilly has had since 
opening. Lee Ochs fought against 
the picture coming in, but Warners 
persuaded him to run It anyhow. 
Ochs raised dickens after week was 
over. Picture • good for neighbor- 
hood theatres, but isn't pre-release 
or first run material in class A 
bouses. 

RiaRo — "CiJontrabandi' ( Famous 
Players) (1.960; 60-85-99). Business 
averaged up l^lrly well considering 
conditions along street. Receipts 
showed $16,420. 

Rivoli — "Sackcloth and Scarlet" 

(Famous Players) (2,200; 60-85-99). 

First of Robert Kane productions' 

released by Famous. $18,894 on week. 

Strand— "Declasse" (First Na- 
tional) (2.900; 35-65-86). Corlnne 
Griffith showed her name which 
means something on Broadway by 
pullhig $30,270 to Strand last week. 
Best business at any of bigger pic- 
ture houses. 

TUDOMENT AQAIHST OAB8S0N 

William I. Rosenfeld has taken 
Judgment for $27,114.86 by default 
against Murray W. Garsson. Inc., 
'film producers, Garsson, individu- 
ally, and Rose F. Garsson. 

The suit Is based on a $28,500 note 
payable at the Guaranty Trust Co. 
of which $2,890.83 was only palB. 



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WASH; $10,000 HIGH 

''Sackcloth and Scarier' Got 

$9,000— "Man Desires'' 

Did $9,500 



Washington, March 31. 

(Estimated population, 450,0(X>; 150,- 
000 colored) 
The biggest "event" of the local 
picture houses was a rain storm 
Friday night. Prior none of the 
films had caused any particular 
wild scramble of either verbal or 
cash approval. The figures run up 
finally, though, speak well. 

Estimates for the Past Week 

Columbia — "Sackcloth and Scar- 
let" (F. P.) (1,232; 36-60). Nothing 
sensational In advertising. Ix>ok0 
to have drawn around $9,000. 

Metropolitaivi-"As Man Desires" 
(1st Nat). (1,642; 36-50). No one 
got much enthused over this one, 
which dropped $3,000 te $4,000 
under conservative estimate on 
"Charley's Aunt" the house pre- 
vious. About $9,600. 

Psla©^— "The Denial" (M.-O.). 
(2,432; 36-50). Better located, this 
Loew theatre always gets "drop In" 
tradlB. Around $10,000. 

Rialto — 'The Price of Pleasure" 
(U.) (l,98r: 36-60). Would have 
about equalled previous week's fig- 
ure but for storm Friday night. 
Just about $8,600. 

This Week 

Columbia— "The Goose Hangs 
High" (F. P.): Hetroplltan, revival 
Chaplin and Coogan In "The Kid" 
(lat Nat.): Palace, "Lady of the 
Night" (M.-G.): Rialto, Capt Nun- 
gessor In person wltb "Tb* Sky 
Raider" (A. B.). 



"MEBGENAST MAST" SET 

'"Mercenary Mary," the ns«r L. 
Lawrence Weber show, opens at 
the Longacre, New York, April It. 

It's at Poll's, Washington, break- 
ing in this week. 



May Stats Conventions 

Two state conventions are schedi- 
uled to take place in May.. 

The Society for Motion lecture 
Engineers will convene in Scheneo- 
tady, N. T.. May 1-2. and the M. P. 
T. Ou, of Wisconsin, meet in Mil- 
waukee. May 12-14. 



PROVIDENCE CRASHES; 
GRffFITH FILM (3,200 

Strand's $7,800 and Victory's 

$7,400 Only Money Makers 

— Rialto Drops $1,300 



Providence, March 31. 
(Drawing Population 300,000) 

The Lenten slump hit local 
houses harder last week than at any 
time since the beginning of the sea- 
son, causing two flops, with a third 
flim barely breaking even. 

The only two theatres to turn in 
money-making grosses were the 
Strand and the Victory, the latter 
a K-A movie house, both of which 
have downtown locations. The 
Strand clicked Constance Tal- 
madge. a great name draw here, in 
"Her Night of Romance," while the 
Victory held the wolf from the door 
with Universal's "Price of Pleasure." 

First National's "Trilby" was not 
so good at the Majestic, biggest 
house here, while the D. W. Urifflth 
produced "Isn't Life Wonderful?" at 
the l)aby Rialto, was a terrible cluck, 
slicing $1,300 from the consistent 
gross of this little house. 

Last Week's Estimates 

Majestic (2,800; 10-15-25-40)^ 
"Trilby" (First National) and "The 
Hunted Woman" (Fox). Film bad 
draw and slump season mads Top 
worse. Way off at $0,000. 

Strand (2,200; 16-25-40)— "Her 
Night of Romance" (First National) 
and "Three Keys" (state rights). 
SUghtly oft, but cream Of town for 
week. $7,800 estimated. \ 

Victbry (1.960; 15-26-40)— "The 
Price of Pleasure" (Universal) and 
"The White Sheep" (state rights). 
Sexy stuff in U's picture appealed 
to some of shoppers. Held up well 
at $7,400. 

Modern (1,600; 10-15-26-40) — 
"The Mansion of Aching Hearts" 
and "The Adventurous Sex" (both 
state rights). Bad week, but about 
an even break; $4,600 claimed. 

Rialto (1,448: 10-16-26-40)— "Isn't 
Life Wonderful r* (United Artists) 
and "On Thin Ice" (Warner Broth- 
ers). Griffith directed picture: 
worst cluck In years, with second 
feature saving It from worse dive. 
Terrible at $3,300. 

This Wsok ' 

Opera House. "Passion Play": 
"A Kiss in the Dark" and "R. B. 
V. p."; Strand. "Husbands and 
Lovers" and "The Tomboy"; Vic- 
tory, "The Hurricane Kid" and "The 
Way 6f a Cllrl"; Modern, "Introduce 
Me" and "Men and Women"; Rialto. 
"The Man Without a Conscience" 
and "The Air Mall." 



Harry Greenman at 8tate, 8t. Louis 
St. Louis, March $1, 
Harry Qreenman luui been ap- 
pointed managing director of Loew's 
State theatre here. 



FOX aOSE TO STANLEY IN PHILLY; 
POOR PICTURE IN EACH LAST WEEK 



Stonley, $24,000, Below Average, with "Sackcloth 
and Scarlet"— Fox, $21,000 with "New Lives for 
Old'* and U. of P. Ja^ Band Added 



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Philadelphia. March $L 
Again the £'ox pressed close to 
the Stanley for the moneyed leader- 
ship last week. The latter house 
was once more under normal, al- 
though a big Saturday trade held 
the groas up to about $24,000. The 
Fox, with the Umversliy of Penn- 
sylvania band (60 members) as its 
big wallop, broke close to $21,000 
and made 'em forget the poor pic- 
ture. This is only the second or 
third time the Vox bas beaten 
$20,000. 

The Aldlne slid off a trifle more 
last week with "The Lost World," 
but still claims good proflt with tbo 
$11,000 gross. 

"Chu Chin Chow" did rather poor- 
ly at the Karlton, and "The Re- 
deeming Sin" was very bad at the 
Arcadia. The week as a whole must 
be classed as the poorest In some 
time, with Lent evidently bitting 
the Alms, but not the legit. 

With Easter there will be lnc%i,sed 
nim activity. First National is 
bringing "The Lady" into the Stan- 
ton after "The Thundering Herd," 
and are going to plug it for a run. 
The same Arm will put their "Quo 
Vadis" into the Arcadia for an ex- 
tended stay. Just where "The Last 
I.au«rh" will be booked Is a matter of 
much interest to the street, wlOi 
some betting It will go In the Palace 
or even the Victoria — drop-In houses 
on t^ist Market street. The Stanley 
company remembers vividly what 



Estimates for Last Week 

Stanley (4,000; 85-60-75)— 'Sack- 
cloth and Scarlet" (F. P.). Big dif- 
ference in opinion among critlos. 
Vincent Lopea' Vanity Fair Ladles' 
Jazz band biggest Individual draw. 
Jules Falk, violinist, and Morton 
Downey, vocalist, also on bill. About 
$24,000 — under house average. 

Aldine (1.600; $1.86)- "The Lost 
World- (Ist Nat'l). Sixth week, and 
again off, wltb about $11,250. Spe- 
cial advertising campaign will be 
used to boost fllm until Baster week, 
when natural return to original form 
Is expected. House had no other 
bookings, but announced a set for 
summer of business Instead of clos- 
ing in June, as last year. 

Fox (3,000; »»)— "New Lives for 
Old" (F. P.). Picture didn't mean 
so much as usual, but University of 
Pennsylvania Jazx band big wallop 
at box ofnce. Within few hundred 
dollars of $21,000 

Stanton (l,«O0: 80-50-75) — "The 
Thief of Bagdad" (U. A.) Held up 
with unexpected strength, and even 
gained $500, with $11,500 claimed on 
third and last week. "The Thunder- 
ing Herd" this week. "The Lady" 
to follow. 

Arcadia (800; CO)— "The Redeem- 
ing Sin" (Vita). Dismal flop, under 
$2,000. ' Yolanda" In this week for 
run after having been originally 
planned for Aldlnc. "Quo Vadis" to 
follow for stay. 
..K^-xrlton (1,100; 60)— "Chu Chin 



NO "SQUAWr 
FORKANSASCITY 



Enough "Show" AH Over 

Town — Newman, 

$15,000 



Kansas City, March 31. 
(Drawing Population 600,000) 

If those looking for amusement 
did not find it last week there Is no 
excuse, for it waq here. With the 
Newman offering an elaborate 
spring style revue in addition to 
"The Dressmaker from Paris." the 
Mainstreet throwing In a minstrel 
show for good measure with Its 
"Idle Tongues," the Royal present- 
ing "Salome of the Tenements" and 
the Liberty "So This Is Marriage," 
with none of them over 60 cents for 
the best locations, there was abso- 
lutely no excuse for a "squawk" 
from the public. 

The National FloWer Show, which 
drew heavily all week, cut into the 
box-offlce showings, but the two 
leaders — Newman and Mainstreet — 
held up nicely. 

EstimatM for Last Week 
Newman— "The Drsssmaker from 
Paris" (Paramount) a.MO— 26-60). 
Spring fashion revue added stage 
offering. Critics not «o strong for 
picture, but admlUed It Interesting. 
Grossed close to $16,0<K>. 

Rcyj' — "Saiotoe of the Tene- 
ments" (Paramount) (»30— 35-60). 
A Seamon comedy, "Kid Speed" 
completed the bill. Nothing excep- 

li^^J^} ^^ '^'^""« ^^- Hit around 
•6,500. 

Liberty — "So This Is Marriage" 
(Metro - Goldwyn) (1,000 — 25-36). 
With caat all liked here, picture 
should have gone over better than 
it did. Drew around $4,000. 

MainstrMt— "Idle Tongues" (First 
ILM'®"*'* (MOO — «.$0). Dan 
etches' White Minstrels took the 
place of the regular vaudeville bill 
and proved a novejity. Doris Ken yon 
was the favored name In the pub- 
licity. Clicked at $11,000. 

Offerings at the other flrst-run 
houses: "Troutles of a Bride" 

Stt!I*'???C"*' ^'""^ ^^ '»»• Limoti. 
sine, Olobe. 

$21,000 FOR "AOlir' 
IN 3 BOSTON HOUSES 

« 

$10,000 at Fenway, $5,500 at 

Modern and Beacon — 

State Near $18,000 



Boston, March Jl., 
(Drawing Population, 900,000) 

"Charley's Aunt," shown at the 
Fenway. Paramount's uptown house, 
and the Modern and Beacon, down- 
town, last week, developed good 
money for all three and shoved the 
JI^A^"- .°' *''• ''•nway up about 
$2,000 from what is considered nor- 
mal at this time of year here. 

With "Sackcloth and Scarlet" 
(Paramount) and "A Raspberry Ro- 
mance," the State, the Loew up- 
town house, did about $18,000 last 
week. 

Business at the other houses was 
normal, with none showing any in- 
dication of a severe «lrop. How- 
ever, a bad rain storm on Sunday 
didn't help. 

This week the Fenway is using 
•The Dressmaker From Paris." the 
.State Is featuring 'Too Many Kisses" 
(Paranxount) and "The Denial". 
(Metro-Goldwyn). The Orpheum. 
Loew's downtown hoime, is using 
"Ciree the Enchantress" (Metro- 
Goldwyn) with their popular vaude- 
ville poiicy. The (5ordon houses are 
using strong pictures this week, 
with the Washington Street house 
using "Sally" and the Scollay Square 
house "Contraband" (Paramount). 
"The Mansion of Aching Hearts" is 
the feature picture at the Boston, 
the local Keith popular vaudeville 
and picture house. 

Last Week's Estimates 

Fenway (1,600; 60-76)— Did about 
$10,000 with "Chailey's Aunt." 

State (4,000; 60-76) —Gi'6s.'!ed 
about $18,000 with "Sackcloth and 
Scarlet'' (Paramount) and "A Itaap- 
berry Romance." 

Modern (760; 25-35-40)- Did $5,- 
500 last week with Charley's Aunt." 

Beacon — Capacity, scale, attraction 
and grosn same as Modern. 

"The Lost World" is on Ha final 
week at Tremont Temple. 



happened when they tried to book Chow." Weak draw, with usual low 
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WednMday, April 1, 1925 



PRESENTATIONS 

(Extra atfrocfioTM in picturm thmatrm; when not 
pieturea, utili bm carried and deacribed in thia depart- 
ment for the general information of the trade.) 



THROUGH THE 



•DANCING 
AGES" 

Rivoli EnMmbI* 
1V/x Minutea 
Rivoli, New York 

One of the most pret«ntIoiM the 
RlvoU has had in a considerable 
tlms, and as It came alongTin a pro- 
trram particularly strong, it showed 
all the better for IL It la a com- 
bination of film introduction in 
Terse, the dance dlTertlssements of 
' the various agrea through civiliza- 
j* tion, song and scenic Investiture. 
g;,Jobn Wenger in particular has done 
*)8everal sets that stand out well. 
• There are seven scenes to the offer- 
■* ing. 

The first Is of the Prehistoric Pe- 
•/ riod, the set being a wooded one 
V with the lights dlmir.ed, the man of 
.''the stone-axe age appears with the 
if woman that he fancies and does the 
« cave-man stuff all over the stage. 
The second is the KgjTtlan Pe- 
riod, Caesar and Cleopatra. The set 
Is an arch showing sky and sea, 
running from a light down to a 
.' Maxneld Parrlsh blue with three 
' flgrures disclosed at the opening. 
|.Two remain stationary, one sitting 
i;'and'on« standing, while the tblcd 
j^.goea thrau^ the' figures ot the 
1^. Egyptian Dance. 

p There was little Appreciation from 
^:the audience for either of these 
$ numberf. The third, however, 
' Arabian Period, won applause. 
^'Possibly it was the "cooch stuff" 
■ that got to those In front Iii this 
'. again three figures were disclosed, 
r The background was black, a couch 
In the center of the stage on which 
', a soprano soloist was stretched, two 
^ Incense urns at either end of the 
V^ couch with a man standing beside 
i the one at the foot, the dancer 
'- posed croaa-Iegged at tke bead of 
L^the couch remafa that until ihe 

> Bong finished. TheiL Into ber dance, 
^ and boy! at the finlah ahe pinned on 
:! a combination "cooob" with a slow 
Vl>it of shoulder shaking that inade 
l^thoae In front tbiloosen their hands. 
I For the fourth number the 14th 
E Century was drawn on, two girls, 
%• dressed in long ficwing robes and 
vliigh conical shaped hats, dance the 
I eteps of the period. Then tor the 
|>17th Century the partners to the 
f minuet with their i>owdered wigs 

> and brocaded dress were the per- 
' formers. 

Ijast century's period of the waltz 

' craze waa next introduced with a 

garden scene as the aetting. Here 



was seated a girl with a man lean- 
ing over the gate singing an old 
waltz ballad and three girls filling 
the picture. The trio later went 
Into the dance steps. All were 
dressed in the period of about 1870. 

Finally came the age of Jazz. Six 
musicians from the pit were on the 
stage for this. The setting was 
modernistic. After the band had 
played an introduction, on came a 
couple of dancers who went into a 
fast routine, but they were not Jazz 
dancers. Dancers, yes, but of the 
ballet school, and lAoking that inde- 
finable touch that makes a jazz 
stepper, and It was the advent of 
the four girls following the pair of 
dancers that m.inaged to wow over 
the finish of the number. Elspe- 
cially one girl, the second from the I 
stage right, who danced as though | 
she were the very incarnation of 
Jazz itself, was largely responsi- 
ble for the finish registering as It 
did. 

The audience handed 'the pres- 
entation more applause than any- 
thing else on the bill. Usually at 
the Rivoli the orchestra is the ap- 
plause hit. FretL 



pick up "Annie Rooney,* murdered 
by the Tooneyville Studenta orchea- 
tra. Terrible and proceed to switdt 
to the aUtlon at Blgln. I1L» from 
whence comea a talk on watchea 
being the mainspring of life, etfe 
Stumble back on K8D (St. Loula). 
Symphony orchestra la rendering 
"I'll Bee You In My Dreams." Of 
course, as usual. WCK (also St. 
Louis) interferea. 

A bedtime atory. Not being in 
the mood for the hay. tune in oh 
Waring'a PennsylvanOana playing 
"Tea for Two." Tlie "evening" 
closes with WCK signing oft. 
"Oood night" 

Radio fans got a big kick out of 
this offering. 

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(Continued from page SO) 

non Day, Rae Ethelyn, Frank El- 
liott Oeorge Perlolat, Laillan La.ng- 
don, Jacques Abbott, Gertrude Ben- 
nett and Mildred Vincent 



"THINGS WE HEAR ON THE 

RADIO" / 
Novelty Overture 
9 Minutes 
Loew's State, St. Louis 

St. liOUls, March 29. 

Don Albert has arranged a k. o. 
of an orchestral feature in this In- 
terpretation of an evening ^t the 
super-het or what have you. 

Opening, slides explain that moat 
of ua who have radios Invite some 
friends over to hear the set over 
which we have been raving and 
then — the blamed thing bowls and 
wlUatles and fades. Imagine your- 
self seated at your set, we are 
asked, manipulating the dlala, tun- 
ing in. 

First, static and wave whistles, 
until we c&tch the strains of "Blue 
Danube" waits. It fades and we 
pick up "Red Hot Mama" by the 
Kansas City Night Squawks. Tune 
in on BVD and hear David Scauld- 
Ing playing the Meditation from 
Thais. Station OPERA Interferea, 
with Miss High Seas sopranoing 
the Bubble Song from Lux. Move 
the diala until we get the market 
reports from some place or other. 
(A radio loudspeaker on the stage 
is used for the vocal parts.) 
Searching for' something better. 



Having finished cutting "The 
Charmer," the latest Polo Negri 
product for Paramount Sidney Ol- 
cott decided to take a two we*ks' 
vacation in New York. He la due 
back April 10 on the Famous-Play- 
ers-Lasky lot 

Maurice Toumer baa been signed 
by Carl Laemmle to direct for Uni- 
versal. The first U "Sporting Life." 
Tourner recently completed "Never 
Shall the Twain Meet'^ (Coma^poli- 
tan). 

John M. Stabl's next production, 
"Fine Clothes." formerly "Fashions 
for Men," will be released by Fhrst 
National. It was Inadvertently re- 
ported "Pine Clothes" was to be a 
Metro-Qoldwyn release. 

Ernest Torrence, Betty Compson 
and Klcardo Cortea have been 
chosen to play the lead In "The 
Pony Expreee," which Jamea Cnwe 
will direct for Famoua Flayera- 
Lasky. ^__, 

Donald Ogden Stewart humorist, 
who wrote "Perfect Behavior" and 
"The Haddock* Abroad." baa been 
engaged by Metro-OoWwyn to write 
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A battle royal wa« wace^ for the ae i yle— of JImmU Ghralnger, the 
aalea executive^ before the contract that sold blm down the river to tba 
Fox planUtlon waa Itnally doaad Friday. Vh% fox foreea and th« Metro. 
Ooldwyn organization were lined UD 1^ wanting Grainger to head their 
sales divisions. ' 

Before entering negotiations with Fox, Grainger made certain demands 
on the Metro-Goldwyn executives. These demands among other things 
consisted of a greater monetary consideration and that he be made the 
head of the sales department without division of authority. They were 
denied, Metro-Goldwyn evidently figuring they took Grainger over when 
tbey absorbed Ooldwyn, he having been with the latter organization, and 
that the chances were that there waa nothing else open for him In the 
field. 

■Grainger walked out and entered into a contract with Fox. Then 
things began to happen. Metro-Goldwyn didn't want him to leave. 
Nick Schenck phoned Winnie Sheehan at Fox's and asked him to call 
the contract off, stating they had'Ulked things over with Grainger and 
were willing to meet the demands he had made and that Grainger was 
willing to remain under the conditions that he originally wanted, pro- 
viding of course that Metro-Goldwyn could arrange to get him out of 
the Fox contrast But It was too late, and Sheehan informed Schenck 
to that effect. . , 

Finding Sheehan firm the Melro-Goldwyn executives are said to have 
sent a round robin telegram .to WHUam Fox on the west' coast. It was 
really sent to Joseph M. ScfiencV and signed by Loew, Nick Schenck and 
Edward Bowes. They asked Joe to see Fox and get him to wire Shechhn 
calling the latter off on the matter'ef the aralnger»^contract. Back came 
a wire from Schenck to the . effect that Fox had done as requested of 
them and then ^ley gave Sheehan another call, expecting he would have 
to listen to them. . 

But Sheehan's only word was "This Is business, not a tea party, i^ 
why do you fellows expect all the cream r* - 

Grainger is going with Fox. tfe will be succeeded at the Metro- 
Goldwyn offices by Felix Fleet who heretofore has been acting as general 
sales executive for Joe Schenck. Accordl{ig to the statement from the 
Metrp-Goldwyn offices be becomes general sales manager of the organ!* 
zatlon, but there is a paragraph reading: 

"E M- Saunders who has been Joint Sales manager with J. R. Grainger 
who has this week resigned, wltl continue In his present capacity, with 
Mr. Fleet now in complete charge of the Metro-Goldwyn sales fo'rce." 

At the same time Jack Meador pulled up stakes from Metro-Goldwyn 
and Howard Dletz. who "lias been advertlslnjs manager of Metro-Gold- 
wyn. now bepomes director of publicity and advertising. Meador Is to 
enter the producing field. 

A complete reorganization of both departments Is reported about t^ 
take place, although Eddie Bonus la to remain in charge of all exploita- 
tion as heretofore. -'i 



Ben Lyon upon bis return from 
New York immediately went to 
work playing the lead in Frank 
Lloyd's production of "Winds of 
Chance," adapted from the Rex 
Beach story. Upon completion of 
work in this picture, Lyon returns 
to First National, New York. 

F. P.-WEST C0A8T~BEAL 

West Coast Theatres has ar- 
arranged with t&e Paramount The- 
atre Corp. and Oeorge Peltier. Sac- 
ramento capitalist for the new the- 
atre in Marysvllle, Calif, capacity 
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From "VARIbTY," Jan. 28, 1>25 (Capitol Theatre, New York): "The MaoQUARRllE 
HARP ENSEMBLE was a novelty on Broadway. Seven girls at harps. A quiet and 
subdued offering, it made an instant api>eal to the house. The applause was cut off by 
the fiasblng of the main film." 



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April 19 — Regent Theatre, Grand Rapid* 

April 27 — Columbia Theatre, Erie, Pa, 

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7 ARTHUR SPIZZI^ General Manager 

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Harry Relchenbach, press Impresario for the Famous Players -Las!:y 
organization, is Just recovering from a severe case of almost-nervous 
shock- In the latest Tom Melghan picture there occurs a terrific fight 
In which Mr. Melghin.'as the hero, chases Wallace Beery, as the villain, 
all up and down and, around and Into and-oyt of a coal mine. Relchen- 
bach waa ao bnpresstd, he seized upon it as a good text for his publicity 
and inserted an ad ip all the paj>ers, ■ offering $1,000 to anyone who 
prove someone had doubled for the star. The day following the ad 
there was a considerable commotion outside the Relchenbach office, and 
finally a beetle-browod pugillstlc-looklng man burst through the cordon 
I to confront the press agent 

"Who says there w.asn't a double used In that picture?" be demanded * 
of Relchenbach. "I doubled in that sceqe, and I w>nt me thousand." 

"Alright, alright" soothed the publicity executive. "If I find thafs 
so according to the payroll you'll get it" 

After a few more sulphurous assertions of his identity as the double, 
the "tough customer" left, declaring his Intentions of coming back the 
next day for his "grand." Meantime, Relchenback began rushing around 
trying to discov^ whether It was true or not that a double had been 
used. 

While worrying and looking vp records. J. J. McCarthy came In and 
listened- to the tale ot woe. ; 

"I wouldn't worry about It fiarryt" consoled McCarthy. 1 

"You wouldn't? Why not? De thousand dollar bins grow on your 
trees?" 

"The man is probably a fake, tbougb," said Mae, 

"What makes yov think so?" asked Relchenbach. grasping at tb* 
straw of hope. 

"What makes me think soT' replied Mr. MoCartbj, with a fngltiv* 
grin. "What makes me think so? Why, I sent him around myself." 



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There are, contrary to some opinions, smart young fellows stuck away 
in the sticks who think quick, act fast and have a natural showmanship 
Instinct that pops out when the chance comes. The chance came to a 
certain young manager of the West Coast Theatres chain in northern 
California. 

The town has a good proportion of Chinese — the ranch laborer and the 
small merchants wbu serve them. The picture booked at this house was 
Tola Negri in' "East of Suez." A bona fide delegation of the better 
class of young Chinamen called on the manager to protest the showing of 
the picture, claiming It wis unfair to their race and held them up to 
ridicule and scorn. 

The manager met them, reasoned with them and sent them away fairly 
well satisfied. 

Then he wrote himself a lettel-— protesting, vigorously, the exhibition of 
the film and threatening dire punlshmetrt. ' even death, if the exhibition 
was allowed to go on. 

Then he took the letter to the newspapers— and did they fall? Right on 
the front pages— with plenty of follow-ups and the result— double the 
business on the second and final day of the nm. 

(This story received by Variety from San Francisco, omitted the names 
of the manager and theatre. The manager is believed to be Clarence 
Laws of the California theatre, Watsonvllle, Cal.— Ed.) 



Having shown a profit of around 11,000,000 to First National In a 
little over two years and with her contnact expiring in lO-months, Colleen 
Moore seems to be having a hard task in dodging the prefers of other 
producers for her services In the future. Miss Moore is said to have given 
up 11,350 a week working for Independents to Join the First National 
grotip for 1800 a week. The contract she made provided that the salary 
be graduated up to $2,600 a week. That Is the amount she Is receiving 
now. 

With the release of "So Big" and "Sally," both starring vehicles, pro- 
ducers cognizant of the fact that Miss Moore Is toward the end of her 
contract have been making all sorts of offers. They have been from 
$0,000 to $8,000 a week, with one of the larger releasing organizations 
said to have offered $7,600 for the start with an Increase each year of 
$1,000 a week for five years. 

Under her present contract Miss Moore has four pictures to mak(< and 
Is wtMTkJng on one now, "The Desert Flower. ' As John McCormlck, her 
husband, is western representative for First National, it is said Miss 
Moore has been relucUnt to discuss any propositions that have been 

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N»w York. Mardi 29. 

B»»mlnyly, one of th» b«at aO» 
•ronad presentatioiui tlie Rivoli 
boj had in a lone, lone tUn«. It 
was a tjrplcal picture house show, 
Bothlngr unusual from the outside 
'4raCK«<l In as a name to put over 
the wallop, but for all around en- 
tertainment it win stand up with 
anything that has been dene on 
Broadway in any of the houses. If 
the tUvoU caa hold to this class of 
■how aad display as much pep la 
the preaentatlcm It isn't coioe to be 
lone befora the house Is going to 
buHd up a reputation for itself that 
Will create a distinct following for 
the theatre. 

Tnta overture, "La Boheme," was 
■napi>ed Into seven and a half min- 
ute^ which Is better from the au- 
dieaoe standpoint that those 11 to 
IS ' minute overtures wWch are 
usual. Then came tba "Danciag 
Thiwugh the Ages" (PreasnUtioa 
RsTlsws) which ran sIxCaaa and a 
haV minutes, conclud^g with a 
jax* finish that had the audience 
apvaaudlng its head off. 

n«m that the Rivoli pictorial 
caaM along, and here waa one sUght 
mistake made In showmanslUp. In- 
stead of starting ofT with the Post 
ScsBle portion of the Pictorial it 
shoold have Jumped right into the 
cut from the Pathe weekly showing 
stava kiddles Jazzing It up at re- 
hearsal. This would have held to 
tha apeed and the Jaxz of the clos- 



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Ing nmnbar of dM pr— wftlau and 
the Post seenlc oould hava )ust as 
well flnishad thla flsaturs^ tooaass 
the aalectiona for tha "MorU Mir- 
ror et the World Eraats" ara mx- 
ceptlonally strong thla waak. 
"Runaway Taxi." ' which CoOowad, 
would have Jackad op the audience 
where tha speed of the soanic 
slowed down the show. / 

In the pictorial there is no ques- 
tion that the Fox Weekly had all 
the beet of it. In the matter of cuts 
the count was four to Fox, two to 
Pathe and one to International. The 
two biggaat valoes on tha scraa n . 
howaiTer, wars tha Fox pictures 
showing Gtorald Chapman at hla 
trial and the Interaattoaal's pic- 
tures of the parachute Jump test 
at Mlneola aviation field. Chapman 
Is a figure of national importance at 
present and the mrachute Jump 
held a terrific thrill -punch, the 
leaper having been shot from the 
plane from which he Jiynped and 
his progress tiirough tiia air shown 
minutely as he hurtled aarthward. 

The exc«>rpts firom the Pathe 
News were the onas showing the 
stage ktds which gave the orchea- 
tra a chance to Jazz a bit, and later 
views of an animal iaspsrsoaator at^ 
the Zoo kidding the captivaa. Tha 
latter was hardly a picture to g*in 
the sympathy of aalaial lovers. 
The Fox citpn. In addition to Chap- 
man, were those of Gloria Swan- 
son's arrival .home, a Syracuse 
farmer and his two pet geese and 
the war game scenes around Bos- 
ton, shawlng the planes snaking a 
snoke sQreea abont the town. The 



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minutes. 

Just ahead oi tha featura cama 
the Ives>Liav«nthal Bterepscoplk 
"▲ Svnaarar TazL* Tkla waa 
stagad moat advaatageourtr. A 
woman planted ta Hm orchaatra pit 
stood np and shoutad she wantad a 
taxi. Tha house doorman from tha 
tmr of the hovaa replied kTd cat 
bar ona. Then aa the set a piap 
taxi appeared, tha doorman refaa- 
ins a tip aad simply remarking; "Vo 
tte.nk you. RivoU fitervlco~ as ha 
aaharad her lata tin cah. Tha* 
with red and green glasses on their 
noses, the audiences took the wild 
ride about the towa via the Stereo- 
scoplk, which in this particular case 
instead of being along the lines of 
Jumping out from the screen gave 
the audience all the thrills of the 
bnlldings ruahlag at them. Out-uf- 
toarn it siiould be prograauned 
"Around New ToHc la A Ruaaway 
Taxi." It waa a wow and had thoae 
sitting in front in shrieks of laugh- 
ter. 

The feature tor the week was 
"Men and Women." a William de 
Mine production with Richard Dix 
featured at the head of an all star 
cast. It certainly does vhow that 
INa la oiM of the aseat va aatUa of 
tha atate stare of the scfteen today. 

*:& O. 8." aa Aeaep FaMe, mOdly 
amusing. Ilairiied tba ^ow, bat 
there was so much real entertain- 
ment ahead of it that It Kot by. 

The whole ehaw ran ane minvte 
abort of two boura. Fred. 



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If you want to 
find wit what 
motion picture 
audiences want today, 
drop around to the 
Rivoli Theatre 
and see 
William de Mille's 

Cpammounl Q>i€tum 

"MEN AND WOMEN" 

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You will be superbly 

entertained; you will 
5? learn why a wise^ 

showman said: -. ■ 
« "I would rather own 
J *Men and Women' 

than any other film 

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This house, because of its poor 
presentations, hardly rates classifi- 
cation with the other Broadway 
palacee. which apend money and 
eCort weekly in an eCort to smack 
over something from the stage. It 
Is true that the Rlalto stage Is 
small, but In the past there have 
been excellent pieces of entertain- 
ment set thereon, while at present 
sotolsts seem to be the sole fara 

The carrant feature is Victor 
Hogo Halperin's "School for 
Wives," released through Vltagraph. 
It is miles above the standard of' 
tbe usual Vltagraph product and 
loeke like an above tbe av^ragre 
program bet. 

Opening ttie show was the fa- 
miliar "Sakuntula" overture, well 
played, with Willy Stahl directing. 
This waa followed by some of tbe 
Beiseatdd daasical jazz, this Ume 
a xnediocre arraavameat of tlM 
"Rcae-Marle" tuna In eompariaon 
to the corking "Tea for Two" and 
"Katarina" arrangecnents which 
Dr. Rlaseafeld baa preaented re- 
eeatly. thla a»a aounded like tame 
ataflr. Kaat itba Rialto Magazine. 
wtlh Tnterirtaional leading with 
three clips. Fox had two, Pathe 
two and Kinograms two. Tbe beat 
thtae 1* tbe reel was the Pathe Item 
on tbe OaraU Chapasan trial. 
actttaUr tbe aaly real pieec of newa 
in the strip. 

Why the item from the Interna- 
tloaal reel, abawlaa tba parachute 
Jumpare soakiagr n^\t aensatioaal 
teirta laat week aft lUtehea Field ta 
oaUttai waaat a^Sktead, but It 
certainly should have been in. An- 
other feature of the n>x aggrega- 
tion waa tbek- *" 

son retaraiae. Tbls drew appbuuM. 
roDovlng c^aaea JBelan Sharmaiu 
oaloratnra aeprano, Wbo sang To, 
Here the Gentle Laric." Aside from 
her flute obbUgata stuff this whole 
song was receive* mildly. Then 
the film, and following it August 
Werner, baritone. Atwased In Ara- 
bian CMtame and ataglng "Where 
My Caravan Has Rested" before a 
drop whieh held paba trees. This 
meant nothing. 

An Educational eomedy, "Don't 
Pinch," closed the show, rutinlng 
abont IS nlnutea. Attendance Sun- 
day ertemoon. with weather cool, 
badly ofT. sisk. 



METROPOLITAN 

I<o« Angelea, March ST. 
Oraumaa's MetropoMtaa featured 
a Igprl a Baraa" tblawaak la 

nwta.** Tkb axoaaa probably 
tbat tka m ea l led 14 
Baautr Modabi" la tbe 

•■eUoa ware obtabaable 
aaaal aniearance; aJeo tb* aama 
aawna. A apadal araaical aeora waa 
V Juaaa Bwrooflb^ wba playa< a 
aaat aff a asala^ di a— maker in tbe 
■laca act. MargvaHte aaariar «a- 
sayed a prospective buyer. 

The music was rather lilting, but 
distinctly suggestive o* popular mel- 
odies. The act was sumptuously 
staged and provided a real eyeful 
in feminine pulchritude, but after 
all It to juat anatber ana of tboge 
tblnga — a f-n*''-^ reraa. Ita arff- 
bareaoa to tbe aaoaptad Idea waa as 
r^rid aa a btock of ooMrata. Tbare 
were the usual centre stalfa In a 
fashionable clothes shop. The girls 
made their appearance at the head 
of the flight one at a time, while 
Burroughs and Miss Zender sang. 
Down the stairs they marched to 
take up a position on the stage. The 
women liked it becauae the clothes 
wera baautifal and fr aa kt e b 

Tbia act was flearth a« tbapp^ 
gram, wbldb opaMd wllk « DMky 
Doodle Cartoon Comedy caQed "Tbe 
Captain's Kid." Creatore, making 
hla Carewell appearaaea, fellowad. 
'Me presented a alagla aelactlon 
whfeb he called "A Fdmtaar << Pop- 
ular Songs" arraasad by bhnaalf. 

He didn't need that explanatory 
Una The music fahrly shrieked 
Creatore with Its loud brassea 
drums and reverberating chords. 
But it was distinctly impressive, if 
nothing rtoe. _ ^^ .. 

A newa weekly foltowed. then the 
Fashion Revue and the feature fllm. 

Generally speaking, the entire ar- 
rangement of the program was 
hicking in real appeal. It all sa- 
vored too much of the commonplace 
done In a commonplace manner. 



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NEWMAN 



tba partlae curtain abawlag a basa 

Jewel box which qulcUy surrendered 
Its beautiful contents — girls — and 
more glrla-~ln creations one could 
anty I m a g i ng aad wMeb eat tbe 
m a M a g sa fi ip t baek mmmr of the half 
doUan whleb oama twillne Co tba 
boz-ocnce daring tba week. It waa 
a naU flaab giroducttaa nambar. 

▲ Caw hiiaf flaahea a( modiA« clad 
tal tha frlttr anderthta»a. ao dear ta 
a wvwan'a heart. foObwad, aneb tea 
brMF tor fltaet of tba vlewar*. An 
artlatio aad classic dancing bit by 
Spaar a^d Parsons, wba warbad be- 
fore a black drop, their white cos- 
ttmiea taking the lights for a very 
pretty kaleidoscope effect, was next, 
and followed by a display of eve- 
ning eowns, exhibited one at a time, 
with the name of the creation and 
ita oraalar civan. Moat of the namea 
aaoaded mare nita that of a new 
drlak. tbaa a draea, but tbe women 
ata that part a( tba abow up; It waa 
what they came to aee and they got 
their money's worth. 

And then the wedding scene, with 
little flower girls, brides maids, and 
the bride, but the groom waa minus, 
but when one can look at pretty 
glrla, who wants to see a man? In 
thla number Mlaa Marshall had an- 
albar prettr aong number and made 
a b e auUfiu . If aat blushing, bride. 
Tba Snala foOawad with every one 
oa Oie staee, or run, or in one of 
the aide archea for a wonderful pic- 
ture. 

Tha feature followed for an hour 
and a qnaatar, which, with a com- 
edy aad a. aeaaSe af the recent tor- 
nado and exclnslve scenes from the 
National Flower show, completed 
one of the most expensive bills ever 
given by the house. Hughea. 



.~.-. ..V ^j^nsas City, March 26. 
MItton H. Feld. managing direc- 
tor of tbe Newman Theatres, took a 
Jsnnch of mannequins, a group of 
dancing girls, several entertainers, 
furnished them with numerous 
gorgeous stage settings, with effec- 
tive Ugbtlntf effects; elaborate 
gowns and costumes, added several 

original eeng numbers for good ^„„ ^ „.„„ ,„„..„..^ . „ „ 

measure — and the result the "New-, appeared at a vaude bouse here only 






COLONY 



New York, March 29. 
Paul Specht and his band give to 
the modest show at Moss' Colony 
this week a rousing feature as well 
as a atronc Broadway name. The 
«lp«>bt effeHnga are brief, running 
sometblqg like four or five minutes, 
«t least at tbe afternoon show Sun- 
day, •at wbat tbsra was of H was 

Tbe repertoire featured Sonth«-n 
melodiee aad specialties by Lemy 
Smeck. the banjolst (one of the 
greatest), who doubles in a wicked 
uke, mouth organ and Hawaiian 
guitar. Ha was applauded until the 
nice, new bvlldtng rattled. In all. 
Specht*a ootflt atepa with the very 
beat. War a bouse of thla policy ttie 
band, with Paul himself at the busi- 
ness end of the baton, ia a powerfnl 
feature. The reception showed that 
he had drawn In probably larger 
measure than the fltan — a Jack Pick- 
ford. 

A musical prelude was nicely 
taken, with Bdward Turk at the 
cello and Lucille amyser in a suave 
little minuet number to a Beethoven 
melody. An Arabian fantasy, with 
oriental dancers, programed, was 
not in evidence at this performance. 

halt. 



Spring Style Revue," probably 
the meat eapenslve and striking 
stage effstihg aver given on a pic- 
ture theatre atace in this part of the 
Union. 

The revue Was a prelude to the 
picture, "The Dressmaker From 
Parts." ir consumed S6 minutes, 
with ikot a dull moment. Following 
a breexy overture by the Newman 
concert orchestra, which played 
selections from "The Magic Ring." 

The preaentation opened with an 

orlgliml ooaoeptlon, "The Breath of 

Sprtng.** TtiB setting, a flower gar- 

dsa. with rose covered trellis and 

numerous show glrla in roae effect 

-- - costumes, with the Kelly ballet 

aTCttorla 8waa- ^ l o u ped in front, was beautiful, 

' ■ probably the best ever shown in the 

bousa. An original song by Sbarry 

lioulae Marshall Introduced the 

theme. The ballet followed and the 

applause was spontaaeoua. 

Next was a street aceae wbicb 
served as the background for the 
parade of a number of snappy street 
frocks, the models finishing op with 
a promade over the run. In frfnt of 
the orchestra pit This was a pleas- 
ing bit to the ladles. While* the 
parade was moving nicely the 
shrill and familiar whistle of a traf- 
fic cop was heard and Harry Kessel 
la raculation uniform mahed down 
the center aisle, stopped the move- 
ment and told the audience, ih song, 
that while the show might be new 
t a th a audience, he had aaen all the 
gowns 'n everything at bis post en 
the corner. The words to this one 
were from Mr. Feld'S prolific pen 
and proved a genuine hit. The part- 
ing drapes next diaclosed a golf 
oourse, with a caddie and two 
women players. A catchy little 
song, followed by a snappy dance, 
kept tbe customers In good humor. 

To "I'll See Tou in My Dreams" 
tha mannequins paraded again. This 
ti me with afternoon gowns and 
coats, to the delight of those who 
came with us. LeRoy Mace ap- 
peared before the drop and, in song, 
told of Pandora's box and its riches. 



MISSOURI 

St. liouis, March 38. 

A four-unit bill this week, running 
10 minutes short of the usual two 
hours. The Portia Mansfield Danc- 
ers, as the presentation and "Char- 
ley's Aunt" as the feature, make up 
for this' lack of quantity. 

The overture, "Light Cavajry" 
(von Suppe), waa well chosen by 
Conductor Llttau. This strong num- 
ber goes well in a large house like 
the Missouri. Nine minutes. Of 
similar length was the Missouri 
Magazine; of half a dozen pen draw- 
ings by Marcus and some news shots 
by International, which, strangely 
enough, did not Include ai^y addi- 
tional soeoes of the tornado's de- 
struction. ' 

The Portia Mansfield Dancers, who 



a few weeks ago, offered a 17-mlnute 
program of five divertissements, 
beaded "The Color of Rhythm." The 
nombers ware "Saturnalia." "Ro- 
maiitlo Angters." "Chanson Arabe," 
"Dutch Love" and "Hymn ofJoy." 

The featnre ran 72 minutes. It 
was succeeded by a three-minuta 
trailer ta dose. Ruebel. 



FILM ITEMS 






Konrad Bercovlcl. Gypay novelist, 
was here disousslng several stories 
he is to "write for Cecil B. DeMIUe. 
He left laat week for Ghecet. Ro- 
mania, to grind out blB copy. 

Vletar nenalng; Paramount direc- 
tor, la raoeving Cram a serious in- 
ternal operation, jwrformed at tha 
il^gelna Hoapltal about a month 
aco. Ha expecta la raanme work 
about May 1. 



Chas. Condon, who followed Joa. 
A. Jbckson aa director of publicity 
for Metro-Gol4wyn-Mayer, has beeb 
succeeded by Aaron Rich. The lat- 
ter, a New York lawyer, wad 
brought here by Louis B. Mayer to 
handle special publicity. Fritz Tlden^ 
William Counselman and Margaret 
Fttlnger remain as assistants. Con- 
don was transferred to a productiori 
unit as business manager. 



Sam Rork left for New York last 
Saturday with a print of "The 
Talker," which Alfred E. Green Just 
completed; 



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by Millard Webb for Warner Bro.i.. 
haa a cast Vhich Includes Hnntley 
Gordon, Margaret Seddon. Rlrhard 
Tucker. Helene ChadWlck. Frank 
Campeau and Carrie Clark Ward. 



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JHE WAY OF A GIRL 

Watro-OoaAwyB-Mayar plctar* tM6 a Ro^ 
^tO Vlrool* produetlon. pr«aente<l by 
t^ota ' B. M»y«r. Vlrnol* lh« 4lr«ctor; 
bMKMl by Katb«rliia N. Burt. Veaturta 
CZiior BoardnwD. Matt Moore, Wllllain 
Soliell and Mathcw Bats. At tbe Capital. 
S<rw Tork wack nt March 29. Running 
Hme C3 mlM. 

■Osmond Sleanor Boardman 

Saone M»" Moore 

^|[^ » Wintam RuBsell 

g.tt , Mathew B»ta 

Police Jnflge Charlea K. French 

PrUe Fl«hl«r Jack Hjrrlck 

TraflJe Cop • J^ WlUl. 

Woman la Jail Kate Price 

Away from the ordinary and a 
well-made picture, but the question 
eoncernins Its entertaining quali- 
ties must remain open because of 
the yarn it spins. 

The script Includes the personal 
angle of the scenario writer and the 
players figuring^ out the continuity. 
That provides ample leeway for 
what seems to be perfect double 
photography of Eleanor Boardman, 
In miniature, climbing all over a 
typewriter and taking the author to 
task for ge.tting her in various 
••Jams." These Insertions are equal, 
If not better, to anything of the 
type which has been seen on a 
Broadway sheet. 

But the picture's strength may be 
its weakness, for it is problemati- 
cal as to the manner in which a 
fllm-going public will receive the 
excellently pictured crossfire be- 
tween Miss Boardman and the 
author, breaking in as it does into 
the "tight" situations so as to dis- 
rupt any illusions the tale may have 
built up. Photographically and 
technically the flim is a balm to 
those interested in trick camera 
work and leaves a mark which 
many a crank spinner will And it 
difficult to hit. 

The opening is the scenario 
writer order to rehash his script by 
command of M.-Q.-M. Looking 
over "stills," he picks Miss Board - 
man, who walks out of the "still" 
to discuss who will be her leading 
man. Following this the tale goes 
Into a headstrong girl determined 
to retain her Independence despite 
her engagement. 

The players are actually sub- 
ordinated to the camera work and 
the speed with which the action 
moves, making this release not so 
much a question of playing as of 
atory with a rapid continuity. The 
"ffames" mean little other than as 
outside billing, although there Is 
nothing resembling a poor perform- 
ance. 

"The Way of a Girl" should prove 
a barometer as to h6w familiar a 
ll]m may become with an audience. 

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happen, and whether It hapi>ens 
sooner or later doesn't seem to make 
material difference to them. 

The story concerns four people — 
a banker (Robert Edeeon), his 
cashier (Richard Dix), his wife 
(Claire Adams) and the assistant 
cashier (Neil Hamilton). 

The cashier and his wife are hap- 
pily married and living within their 
means; the aasistant cashier loves 
his superior's wife. Unmarried and 
without responsiblJities. he is in po- 
sition to take a. chance on the stock 
market, in which he makes a couple 
of winnings, the greater part of 
which he devotes to making gifts to 
the wife. Finally he frankly con- 
fesses to the cashier that he loves 
the latter's wife and intends win- 
ning her. The husband forbids him 
his home, but on the advice of his 
employer, who walks In on the scene 
between the two, says nothing to his 
wife about the matter. 

The banker is aware that his 
young assistant cashier is dabbling 
In the stock market, so later, when 
130,000 worth of bonds are missing, 
he naturally has his suspicions as 
to who committed the theft. He 
does not suspect the cashier, who 
has really committed the crime in 
order to vie with his rival for his 
own wife's affections. The cashier 
could have let the rival pay the pen- 
alty, as aill the circumstantial evi- 



MEN AND WOMEN 

'"William d«kU11e production, presented by 
Adolph Zukor and Jeaso L. Laaky, featur- 
ing Richard Dlx at tha bead of an all-star 
•■at, incladlnv Nell Hamilton, Claire 
Adama and Robert Bdeson. From t)>e play 
fcy David Bolaeco and Henry C. Da MUte. 
Adapted by Clara Beranser. Shown at the 
RIvoll, N. Y., w«ek March 29. 1925. Run- 
•Ins ima, M mlnntea. < 

Will Prescott , Richard Dlx 

*r>es Preacott .-...Claire Adama 

Ned Seabury Nell Hamilton 

"•^f. Culman Robert Bdea»n 

Arnold KIrke Henry Stephenaon 

Oouain Kate Flor, Finch 



dcnce was against him, but instead 
b« confesses and Is taken to Jail. 

On the wife's plea that she is 
really In love with her husl>and 
and has come to see the error of her 
way the banker pockets the Iosh, 
refuses to proseciite and gives the 
couple another chance -with the hus- 
band managing a coffee plantation 
that he has in South America. 

The story is screened in such a 
manner that the audience at all 
times is in sympathy with the man 
who committed the theft, and their 
own solutions worked out as the 
story proceeds aids materially to 
the suspense element In the picture. 

It will get money and entertain, 
and Dlx himself Is going to be the 
greatest surprise to all of them who 
have seen "Too Many KisseR." 

rred. 



Wonders of the Wilds 

Travel picture inaae by Burr Nickle. de- 
pIctlnK hia travela In many atranire landr. 
Shown at. tha Broadwuy, New York, week 
March 90, 192D. Running time, 70 minutes. 



The box office strength does not 
lie in the fact that it is a real pic- 
ture for picture theatres. It is, 
rather a novelty that can be built up 
in picture houses, but appears to be 
a better attraction for the popular 
vaudeville which plays pictures and 



whore It can b« ballybooed to a fare 
thee well. The average picture house 
man would look at the picture and 
say that it was Just another travelog 
and let it go at that, but a smart 
showman might see the possibilities 
for unusual publicity and build up 
on the East Indian Are dance feature 
of the picture with a fire dance pres- 
entation that should send it over. 

At the Broadway, New York, this 
week, Kurr Nlckle, the traveler who 
made the plcttire, is appearing in 
person In a nine-niin\itft talk in ad- 
vance of the tilni offering. He re- 
lates some of the hnrdKhips of the 
trip and gives the audience a general 
idea of what they are going to see. 
He is not the typical type of lec- 
turer, but is more of a showman and 
makes a corking appearance on the 
stage, with a good addresH. 

Then the picture Itself run.^ 76 min- 
utes. It starts wiih-Mexlco. l^'roni 
Mexico City a map shows the trip 
by burro up info the lands of the 
Yaqui Indians and back down the 
west coast over the snow-covered 
mountains to a sea coast town, 
where he met up with three friends 
from Lo.si Angeles and started for 
several of the islands off the coast 
of Southern California. This se- 
quence takes 22 minutes. The next 
13 minutes are devoted to the isl- 
ands, Ashing, and n herd of sea elc- 
Iphants that make their home on one 



•f the moat Inaccaaalbla lalanda off 
the coast. 

From this point returns to tbe 
coast of Mexico and starts for Yoko- 
hama, thence to Borneo. 

The Borneo sequence runs 2< min- 
utes and Is by far the most interest- 
ing. It is full of thrills and inter- 
esting material, especially showing 
the tribes that are the lowest form 
of human life, living in the trees ex- 
actly as do the monkeys. Going on 
again by elephant-back to the inte- 
rior of the Jungle across a great 
stretch of the island until another 
stream Is reached, which carries one 
out on the other side of the island. 
Finally an escape down the river. 

The final sequence is the spectacu- 
lar. An annual Hindoo worship fete 
in the great Mammam Temple at 
SlnKapore. Here Nlckle has another 
achievement to his credit. He was 
the first white man permitted to 
enter the temple, and accomplished 
the unutiual in photographing the 
reliRiou.9 rites, to which the native 
fanatics travel for days from, all 
parts uf India. It shows some 12,000 
natives in the temple at the time of 
the rite. A huge blazing pyre of 
sacred wood is burned fur a day, and 
at niKhtfuU the red-hot coals are 
smoothed out and the religious fa- 
natics walk across them, under the 
belief that If the gods have heard 
their prayei;8 they will come through 



Looks to be one of the best box 
•fflce bets William deMille has 
turned out in some time. It docs 
prove that Richard Dlx, featured 
over the rest of the all-star cast, Is 
one of the most versatile of the men 
•f the screen. With his perform- 
ance in "Too Many Kisses" fresh 

n?* *'• *''*"'® ^^ ■** h*™ 'n this 
will come to the realization that 
IS, *" actor and not Just a type. 
There are, however, a couple of 
mistakes in "Men and Women," but 
easily rectified, nothing more or less 
than titles. The first one is the one 
"», the effect that here is a story 
Without a "hero or heroine." Pic- 

f house audiences want heroes 
and heroines. The others are two 
spoken titles In the latter part, 
spoken between the banker ami the 
. assistant cashier and overheard by 
V. ^*hier. The first is the one in 
Which the banker refuses to believe 
ms cashier had sunk so low that 
he would have planned the theft to 
have the a.s.sistant sent to prison. 
That should be taken outi aft well 
as the next spoken title. 

Through it greater sympathy will 
he gained for the real thief where 
the public really want it, and inci- 
dentally make the effect of his re- 
ceiving in.spiration at the stained 
Blass church window the more ef- 
fective. 

Of course, the fact that here is 
• the Jewish banker's home with a 
glass window of the period of the 
New Testament is never brought 
out anywhere, although an attempt 
18 made to do so. It doesn't regis- 
ter, fiimply because that /the banker 
Is a Jew. was -Dfever planted. 

But the picture is a sob m^lo-c 
drama that will get to audiences 100 
per cent.' It has a univers.-il appeal 
and win ^it the society .set as well 
as the tttasses, men and women 
*hke. It Isn't a picture that they 
are going to applaud, but it is one 
that Is going to hold them by sus- 
tained ftctlon and trying to figure 
Its ontcome. The finish may come 
a little abruptly, but it is one of those 
things that the audience wants to 



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,|he flr* niisc«tta«d. Mr. Nlcklfl say* 
that, strangre though It may sMfn, 
0om« do come through without burns 
on UmIt feet; others (all Into the 
•oato and have to be carried out 
It-la a corking: picture for houses 
, ^hera an occasional bid for the un- 
' usual can be made, and especially a 
' picture that will appeal In commu- 
nities where there are audiences of 
the higher type Interested In travel 
and the unexplorad parts of the 
world. Fred. 



SCHOOL FOR WIVES 

victor Huso Hklp*rin prodttctloo dtatrib- 
at«d throosa Vltasrkpli. Story adapted by 
Halperin rrom the I>eoiurd Menick novel, 
"The HbVM of Lynch." Directed by }Ial- 
pariii, with CUiBway Tearte featorad atwve 
eaat. Berlewed at the BlalUv Htm Tork. 
liarck W. Rmnlac Uma. TO mlnntea. 

Rlofaard Keith Cooway Ttarta 

Battr Lraeh BlarM Balmmlat 

Lady AUtartoo Paaar Kelly 

Jordaa B. Lyach Arthur Donaldaon 

Howard Lamch Allan Blmpaon 

ttarte WaMahMt JUI Loraeh 



.Brtaa DoBlaTy 
....Dick L«a 

Mnniaa Dorothy Alien 

BoMld Van StujrveBaat.Oenid Oliver Smith 

Klttr Dawaon AaDy Chlcbaater 

Marr WllKW Alyce Ulna 



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WUh such a tltte. a lurid 
X>roposltlon might have been ex- 
pected, ^ut instead an intelligent 
and entertaining picture made from 
a atory which bad to do with that 
piuiflcatlon of the soul which arises 
(In books and drama) from real 
lora. The characters are an artist 
and a wealthy young girl. The girl 
iQves the artist, but the artist re- 
fuses to marry her until she rejects 
ber father's money, which the artist 
claims is tainted with the blood of 
worn down employes. 

Finally, the girl agrees to marry 
the man and live on his income. A 
ehild Is |>orn, but in the passing I 
months the irksome condition of | 



genteel poverty wore 4owa good 
resolutions and ths girl rettimed to 
her father and his many millions. 

Home again, she saw ber father's 
hetuctleaanees la another light, and 
decided that after all love in a cot- 
tage was better than unlimited 
wealth. 

Such a story is full of symbolism 
and Halperln. hitherto an unim- 
portant director, has treated all of 
his subject matter with such unfail- 
ing showmanship and intelligence 
he is now someone to notice. Only 
in siwts does he get maudlin and. 
although his casting isn't all it 
should be, and the sets are plainly 
of that type used in cheaper pro- 
ductions, the general impression is 
that the story. t>acked by good 
scenario and direction, has made 
"School for Wives" a good film. 

Its drawing powers are doubtful. 
Conway Tearle tm his own may 
mean some boxofRce money, but the 
other names don't hold penny po- 
tentialities. With exploitation, how- 
ever, or as a filler in an already- 
laid-out list of program features of 
the better type, this one should hold 
up. Heaven knows it has most of the 
Vltagraph output beaten a mile. 

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SMOULDERING FIRES 

I'nlveraal-Jewol, atarrins Paulina Fred- 
erick and fcaturlnir I^aara IjH Plante. Btory 
by Sada Cowan and Howard Hlssina. Di- 
rected by Clarence Brown. Shown at the 
Piccadilly. N. Y.. week March 28, 1»28. 
Running time 80 tnlnataa. 

June Vale PanUoe Frederick 

Dorothy Val« IavA La Plante 

Robert BlIMt Mslcolia IfeOresor 

Scatty mny ICarahall 

Lucy Waada Hawley 

Kate Browa Balan Lynch 

Kiwpv Gaarte Cooper 

Mayb« the authors of screen play 
didnt see "Three Women," which 
Ernst Xubltsch produced for the 




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.^.The most gorgeous spectacle 

tv«r presented and iilled with 

.thrills of the arena, where 

Christian martyrs were burned 

or thrown to the lions 



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EMIL JANNINGS 



From the novel by Henry Sienkiewicz; produced in Rome 
oa the exact historical spots by Unione Cinematografica 
Italiana and presented by First National Pictures, Inc. 

" Direct from a long run 
at the Apollo Theatre r* V 

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NEW YORK 




Warners, with Paulina Frederick. 
May M<x4voy, Maria Prevost and 
Lew Cody In the cast. Bither way 
they have turned out a story In 
which the central situation Is so 
similar to the one In the previous 
picture It seems to {>• more than a 
mere coincidence: especially as Miss 
Frederick Is in the cast. 

"Smouldering Fires" Is a decided 
step forward as far as the average 
mn of Universal productions go. It 
is better In story, production, direc- 
tion and, what Is moat reaoarkabie, 
photography. As much cannot be 
said for the flnjU editing, for there 
are three or four spots where it Just 
Jumps from one sequence to an- 
other without rhyme or reason. 

From a boxolBoa standpoint It 
looks as though here la a picture 
that will do far better than the 
average Universal-Jewel. It has two 
names in Pauline Vradarick and 
Laura La Plants and la acted by a 
cast that seemingly Imowa what It 
la about due to the direction of 
Clarence Brown, who, by thia time. 
should rate the top grade among the 
U. directors. 

A self-sacrificing lova on the part 
of an older slater, who divorces her 
husband, years ytiangar. tn favor of 
her more youthnil alater, is the 
theme. In the case of "Three 
Women" It was the mother who 
first won the man and then he man- 
aged to vamp the daughter also. 

Miss Frederick gives a fine per- 
formance as in "Three Women." 
Miss La Plante scores, and in Mal- 
colm McOregor U. has a leading 
Juvenile it aan build into starring 
material eventually. Tully Marshall 
gave his usual finished perform- 
ance, while George Cooper was the 
comedy relief who landed his points. 

Fni. 

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ConfeMions of a Queen 

Metro-Ooldwyn releaae. VIctoT Baaatrom 
pradaetloB. Loula B. Mayer presentation. 
Adapted froaa Alphonae Daudet'a novel. 
"Klaca la Jixlla." RunnlDg time, 64 



Waking Up tbe Town 



IMrected by Jamaa Ci 
Frank Condon. Jack 
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Aan May 

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( ...Alice l^rry 

■^«a ••! LewU Stone 

Priaca Alazal John Bowera 

Wl ae n ora Busenia Beaaerer 

n ia k i r a Helena D'AIsy 

Prince Sara .* Prankle Darro 

PiAa Kaaaa Joaeph Dowllns 

I^wia Andre da Beranser 

Rarotaitloalst BertSprotte 

OOear Wllbar Hlsbl} 

Vklat otto Hoftnian 

MUd Francea Hatton 

Paris Valat Jamea McBlbam 

With the sort of a title which 
has long been in use as a catt^' 
qoartar device by sensational news- 
papers, one-night stand rep shows 
and program feature lllras, this 
high-grade presentation holds forth 
a promise which It n«ver fulfills. 
Tha "confessions" part Is Justified 
bjr a preliminary shot of a diary 
knd a finishing flash of the femi- 
nine hand writing "The End." 
Otherwise It is no confession, ex- 
cept perhaps a confession of weak- 
ness. 

The story/ as It plays, gives easy 
evideBced t9 experienced eyes of 
having been considerably choK>ed 
in the cutting. The finish is abrupt. 
the motive for the happy ending is 
nebulous and thin, and the narra- 
tive as a whole is disjointed and 
unimportant, nothing like the study 
of royalty in szlle drawn by 
Daudet. the master, in his original 
story. Miss Johnston is far from 
a Daudet. The acreen story Is far 
from an adaptation. It is a corrup- 
tioni 

As a vehicle for Alice Terry and 
Lewis . Stone, seemingly the two 
bosiest players in the world, it is 
strictly along the archaic Idea that 
the people will flock to aee certain 
persons in "clothes." 

The royalty thing, which once 
gave the public a kick, la also out 
of date, since kings and queens have 
been bandied about on the silver 
sheets with considerable abandon 
by now. 

Therefore, If "Confessions of a 
Queen" is to stand on its own feet 
as a thriller, a sexer or a pleaser, 
it misses In each of Hhe three re- 
spects and comes out, at best, as 
merely another picture for a pro- 
ducer to show big sets and for well- 
known and well-Uked performers to 
flicker again through a aeries of 
projected vicissUnes. 

The story la of the "married but 
Platonic" family, the point h^lng to 
get husband and wife "together" 
for a wind-up. This is done with- 
out any cogent reason except that 
the king agrees to abdicate, and 
the queen, who until then has stood 
pat for the crown, suddenly gets a 
yen for maternity and domesticity. 
A vamp twirls her futile eyes 
through the film in .the person of 
Helen D'Algy, and, if she would in- 
trigue a monarch, this king did 
well to resign. 

Some outdoor and one indoor 
among the settings are magnificent. 
Stone at all times comports hlm.<ielf 
as befits. Miss Terry as a haughty 
regal bride is ezoellent, but in her 
softer moments is hard; she does 
not even look pretty at all times 
and does not seem to stand pro- 
filing as well as when h^r face was 
a whit rounder. 

Despite a costly cast, a sumptu- 
ous production and all the usual 
trimmings, the result scarcely Jus- 
tifies the expense ai^ effort. "Con- 
fessions of a Que$n" will draw some 
on Its far-fetoh^d*itle, but does not 
come up to e.Tpec tat ions. Lait. 



Somewhat off balaaea for the mu- 
ally accepted boz-ofllce proportions. 
This atarrtaig vehlcis for Jade Pick- 
ford la practically a scraan *^ono- 
log." with even the love- Interest 
played down, ainctr it Isn't a story 
much about two young i>eopIe — al- 
most entirely about one. 

As. a sort of vUlac* Bdlson. Jade 
InvanU all sorU of weird contrap- 
tions. Ha cherlshss a bi( 4ream of 
turning the local waterfalls Into a 
power source and making a metrop- 
olis of his burg. Ha gets his uncle, 
a nut who thinks the world la com- 
ing to an end, to alnk his neat egg 
into the y^ntoras. 

Tba only novelty Is that the great 
plan doesn't succeed. But a thin 
ramanoa paters along, there is much 
light and llkeabla oomady, which 
rarely becomes slapstick, aqd soma 
of the scenes in which the hero's 
partner flares as the foil for his 
humorous vagaries ara rlcn In the 
meat of amusement. - 

With a high-grade director like 
Cruze there must be high spots, no 
matter how feeble the material. 
Toward the end there are some end- 
of-the-world bits (some looked as 
though filched from the newsreels) 
/To express the boy's nightmare that 
the world is really being washed up. 

In these and many other spots — 
rather scattered, though, and not 
strung together even by a thread of 
sex interest— 4he film is a corker. 

Norma Shearer, beautiful as ever, 
has a atirprlsingly meager part as 
the hoydan daughter of the boy's 
business associate, and Alec B. 
fVancis, as her father, scores per- 
sonally. 

So there is mudi that is pleasing, 
but in all "Waking Up the Town" 
can scarcely b« rated as an Impor- 
tant or outstanding contribution, the 
less sd in view of the several im- 
pressive screen-world names at- 
tached to the various departments 
responsible. Lait. 

THE RECKLESS SEX 

A Beaown plotare and Truart prodoc- 
tton praaaotad by Phil Ooldatone. Btory by 
TiaTeca Waits end dliaetlaa by AMa i. 
Niata. At ZitaWa. K«w Toik. Haich ST. 
aa hair U a «aabla Mil. BannlaK Ubm, « 
mlnMaa Cast incladaa Made* Ballaniir. 
WllUam ColUer. Jr.; Wrndhaai Standinc. 
Wlter Lone. Clalra HacDowaH, Johnnie 
Walker, OaMaeas^ Aatar, Alee B. Vrancls, 
Oladya Braofewea ikS David Tomnce. 



TH£ NO GUN MAN 



B-O aletor* mU* kr Bkivr _^ 

Slatriimted tbrousk Hkn Booklnc Officii 
Dlracta* br Oaraon wlta l*fty r\nm 
■U wadL Oaat alaa. ladodai (Wla Qny. 

«i^s«5ai?"wX"Tyj"iuj5^" (o^i 

Say). Kaoalac tlsML M alaotaa. 

About 10 yearn ago, the aama 
Lefty Flynn. who stars in this pic- 
ture ^as about the sweUest end 
who ever appeared In eoUeglato 
football la the United States. He 
played tor Tale ahd made a rep 
that has lasted for a good many 
years. Recently he was a member 
of the "Open All Night" cast for 
Famous Players, but In thia, one of 
an F. B. O. series, he plays a 8emi.> 
western role in which riding, acro- 
batics, flghtiag and general acting 
ability all count. * 

Flynn has a magnificent physique, 
a fine facM and a good manner 
which set well with the audiences. 
In addition, he has been given her© 
a story which Is #ell enough pro- 
duced and directed to qualify it 
nicely for the >jntermediate houses. 
Tlie lack of a positive snap in cer- 
tain swift scenes keeps "The No 
Qua Man" from getting higher rat- 
ing, but as it stands. It is good. 

The plot concerns a bank robbery 
which remained unsolved by the po- 
lice. A member of the bank (Mr. 
Flynn) goes to a small western 
town and eventually rounds up a 
gang of desperate criminals and 
wins himself a swell looking blonde. 
The comedy relief is furnished by 
a fine negro actor — ^bulging eyes, 
protruding mouth and thick lips 
with slicked black hair finely set 
a^tnst a face of a thousand ebony 
dippinga 

The production end of this is well 
handled And although it doesn't 
total a million dollairs, it looks like 
"The Covered Wagon" would have 
looked in 191S against some of the 
10-cent western releases thrown 
periodically oh the market by the 
smaller Independents, Gloria Grey, 
as the leading woman, la pretty; J. " 
Gordtut Russell, a real vet whose 
acreen career dates from the old 
Vltagraph, is a blacksmith here, 
while William Qulnn nicely handles 
a villain part. 

"The No Qun Man" is neat en- 
tertainment and although not first 
run stuff it reveals the best of all 
the Independent stunt actors, a man 
who can do stimts and not look 
like the Ice man. Lefty Flynn is a 
sure picture comer and with a good 
story and cast fit for the t>ig Alms. 

fiiefc. 



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Rarely do they flash an independ- 
ent film with such a Hat of sterling 
names. In this <iaas. and It Is a 
rarity, tbe stOTTi aamea. acting, 
settings and direction, are of such 
quall^ that "The Reckless Sex" 
makes a program picture of in- 
finitely higher calibre than is usu- 
ally turned out by tbe Independent 
producers. 

The plot concerns a rich Boston- 
ian whose son is sent to his New 
Mexico ranch to investigate charges 
that an employe Is In'league with 
conspirators who are smuggling 
guns into Mexico. Arriving at the 
station, a little lost actress from 
a straggling "Tom" show meets the 
hero. As she can't get a train 
for several days, she is tak^n to 
the hacienda until that time. A 
veritable hot-bed of seething plots 
Is discovered and the young hero 
walks Into a fiock of trouble, routs 
the conspirators and falls In love 
with the little actress. 

Considerable by-plot and humor 
Is attached •^hlle there isn't a 
piece of poor' acting apywhere in 
sight. 

Johnnie Walker, Wyndham 
Standing. Madge Bellamy, Walter 
Long and young Willie Collier carry 
most of the plot all of which Is 
enacted before suitable back- 
grounds. The continuity, too. Is 
tight and some of the comedy atuff 
well inserted. ' 

Where It is the custom to run 
Independents, this one can be 
booated a bit. If It's any Indication 
of what Qoldstone is doing regu- 
larly, it looks as if business isn't 
so tough. 

It was noticed on the titles that 
this film was made in 1*24, indica- 
tive of the trouble in getting a 
Broadway showing for an inde- 
pendent film. Siak. 



TAINTED MONEY 

Perfection Plctoraa preaenution featurtns 
Bra Novak and Walllaaa ralrWnks. Dl- 
reotad by Haanr MsiUe. Caat Includaa 
Ckrl Stndkdale. BnMsa Qordoo. Bdward Da- 
Tia. Ranntnir ttma, SO mina. Half of 
donbla prosrafi at Loaw'a New Tork, 
March 24. 



This' indmendant Is a good pro- 
gram addltlbn and will please lov- 
ers of the athletic type of leading 
man. William Fairbanks belongs 
to that school and averages up ath- 
letically with any of the second 
string action leads. He is fortunate 
in this picture in being surrounded 
by ~~ftn excellent cast, witli Eva 
Novak, a winsome and beautiful 
blonde, opposite. 

The story Is an Interesting one 
and an effort to dodge the usual 
string of stunts, which usually 
satisfy as background for the ath- 
letic boys. Is noticeable. 

John J. Carlton, lumber magnate. 
Is attempting to secure timber from 
his rival, Adams. Carlton has sub- 
sidlxed the Adams' manager, Mars- 
ton, and holds a forged check over 
his bead. 

Carlton's son, a ne'er-do-well, to 
ordered from boms by Carlton and 
while working as a taxi chauffeur 
saves the life cf Adams' daughter. 
Marston has planned to marry the 
girl, but young Carlton (Fairbanks) 
is engaged by Adams as his 
chauffeur and proceeds to win her 
love. 

The rest of th* footage concerns 
itsalf with the pk>ts and counter- 
plota and Carlton's effort to secure 
the timber by hook or crook. Tonng 
Carlton foils every move of the 
Carltons. Working under an as- 
sumed name, his Identity Isn't dis- 
covered unUI his rival, Marston 
finds a watch with his name in- 
scribed In the case and two photos 
of Carlton and his son. 

Marston shows the watch to 
Adams, accusing young Carlton of 
secretly aiding his father. Carlton 
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VARIETY 



HEADACHES FROM INTERFERENCE 
AROUND METROPOUTAN DISTRia 



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[Difficult to ''Solo" One Station in N«w York— Re- 
I ^ peated Requests for Correspondence to Radio 
^'1^ Artists — Hints at Lack of Acknowledgements 



Th« wave-length« were playing 
tag with each other Thursday 
■J^t The noiaea that emanate 
from the ether, all of which comes 
^»«nder "radio entertainment," were 
'' OTerlapplng each other in amanner 
guaranteed to wiab a headache on 
anybody. To add to WHN'e com- 
plications, WJZ was broadcasting 
at high pitch and gumming up the 
WBiXV program. No wonder Sec- 
retary Hooyer Is against licensing 
many new stations and limiting 
thoae In certain congested areas. 
fH* should start his elimination 
work in the metropolitan area. 

Judging hy the repeated requests 
for letters, et&., from fans to broad- 
easting artists, the stations must be 
experiencing a dearth of such ac- 
knowledgements. These letters of 
appreciation (and often as not, 
carping criticism) are the only ma- 
terial recompense the radio talent 
recei^na and thM broadcasters, at 
least, try to keep the donators sup- 
plied with correspondence If noth- 
ing else. 

WHN has a crude method for 
plugging for the Western Union 
which has caused a number of peo- 
ple to wonder as to the wbyfor 
«f this unusual Interest. Some have 
•Ten Tentured the theory there is 
some hook-up because of the an- 
nouncer's Insistent urging the fans 
to "pick up the telephone receiver 
and dictate a wire." Since the tele- 
phone company oo-ffperates only 
with Western Union In this man- 
ner, the propaganda has created 
■nspicion, 

Victor Coneert Features 
. The evening itself was the usual 
assortment of regular advertising 
features sprinkled with divers extra 
stai*ters of no particular impor- 
tance. 

The feature of the evening was 

; . the seventh and final concert by 

^the Victor Talking Machine Co. 

'' Kelnald Werrenrath, the Victor 

Coneert' orchestra under Josef 

Paatemack's direction, and the 

Shannon Four rounded out the Vlc- 

; tor artists' hour. Werrenrath Is the 

'. feast exponent of "Road to Manda- 

^; lay" heard thus far on the radio 

although the number has been mis- 

kandled by sundry other vocalists. 

Tha concert orchestra, under the 
veteran Pasternack's direction, 
•licked as did the quartet with their 
•lose harmony. This final concert 
li the last of a series of experl- 
Bental tie-ups between the Victor 
and the American Telegraph and 
Telephone Co.'s IS staUons. The 
results of this co-operative stunt 
will now be summed up. 

Trom WEAF, the Waldorf-Astoria 
•rchestra's dinner music came 
through splendidly. Later, this 
■ame combination ofllclated aa the 
Bllvertown Cord orchestra from the 
aame station, only this time as a 
k paid "advertising" account. The 
Cushman Bhitertalners still are mild 
vocalists.' The Packard company's 
auto plug, via a travelog by George 
BlUott Cooley, remains the same 
tripping word-picture and while It 
may not Inspire the purchase of 
Packard cars It certainly is educa- 
tional and therefore productive of 
favorable good- will reaction. 

Elie Bpivak was a glutton for 
punishment with Ills quite pleasure- 
able violin recital. He did hie stuff 
at dinner from WNYC and then 
«ame back for another hour from 
WJZ (radio Corp. of America) is 
he was assisted by Godfrey Ludlow 
■with Keltli McLeod at the piano. 
Questionable Routining 
Gene" Fosdlck's dance orciiestra 
''as a sharp change of pace from 
the violin concert and is another 
proof that the broadcasters have 
much to learn about the proper 
routining of radio programs. The 
Fosdick aggregation, regularly at 
the Cftib Mirartor, Is a capable Jazz 
outar and despite their llmitationn 
as ^he types of numbers because 
MJZ (Radio Corp. of Amcrloa) is 



ciety of Composers, Authors and 
Publishers, they managed rather 
neatly. Hanna Van Vollenhonen's 
piano recital was another WJZ 
highlight, doing a brilliant half 
hour. 

WJY had an unusual feature in 
Paul Specht and his original or- 
chestra broadcasting from the Cafe 
Pandora, Philadelphia, by direct 
wire to the New York station. 
Specht came through exceptionally 
well. He featured symphonic syn- 
copations of which the Arthur 
Lange arrangements were outstand- 
ing. Specht was the punch of the 
WJY program, closing the evening 
for them. 

A couple of hours preceding, from 
the same station, another Philly 
aggregation, broadcasting concert 
music direct from the Benjamin 
Franklin hotel, was satisfactory but 
nothing extraordinary. The usual 
Thursday night organ recital 
pleased as did the Aeolian Trio. 
The Auditorium Little Symphony 
Orchestra, making its radio debut 
via WJY, WRC and WQY. ateo 
clicked. 

The usual numbers on WHN 
came through per schedule. The 
Alamao hotel entertainment; the 
Sliver Slipper plug and Will Oak- 
land plugging his Chateau Shanley 
flanked Romeo Colondl, a tenor. 
The Shanley orchestra, under the 
Conway Brothers' direction. Is a 
■mart dance aggregation. 
WHN'S Loew Acts 

WHN plugged the Friars Frolic 
and, for a change, the Loew thea- 
tres. A number of Loew acts re- 
cruited from current bills did their 
stuff, of which the Marconi Broth- 
ers, accordionists, were the best. 
CUintor I. Doppel sang several num- 
bers in as many languages from the 
same station. 

N. T. O.'s inevitable reciting held 
forth on two occasions. Perry 
Bradford's Entertainers offered 
some torrid entertainment in the 
way of "blues." The usual assort- 
ment of song pluggers rounded out 
the evening. 

The remote control broadcasting 
from the Piccadilly Theatre, via 
WOBS, is technically deficient and 
should be ln;^proved. Of the bands, 
Dave Harman, Armand Vecsey and 
Mai Hallett's orchestras from that 
station clicked. Abeh 



rhis Telegram Plugging 

The "raw" manner in which 
radio announcers request the 
public to shoot in wires, leads 
to the suspicion there may be 
an "arrangement" for this 
propaganda. Strangely enough, 
the American Telephone & 
Telegraph Co., a direct ally of 
the Western Union, does not 
offend as much as some of the 
other stations. 

The announcers repeatedly 
stresa that wires receive a 
phone or letter communication. 
Several of the studios have di- 
rect telegraph wires into the 
broadcasting rooms for speedy 
reception. 

For a time, some radio sta- 
tions had difficulty in securing 
land wire privileges for direct 
broadcasting trom cafes or 
hotels through remote control. 
This "difficulty," explained as 
a matter of business principle 
because the A. T. A T. allies 
controlled the land wire priv- 
ileges, was eventually elim- 
inated. 

The telegraphing idea was 
soon heard from, and possibly 
this la the broadcauiter's idea 
of reciprocity. 



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rhursday Night's ''Acoustics" Off During Early 
Hours — 3 Stations' Bands Playing Same Number 
Simultaneously — Kentucky's Many Ballads 



By 0. M. SAMUEL 



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571 Radio Stations in U.S. 
Many New Applications 

Variety Bureau, 
Washingtoa. March SI. 

There are 571 broadcasting sta- 
tions now in operation in the United 
States and still the "deluge" of ap- 
plications for licenses continue to 
reach the Department of Commerce. 
The department Issues weekly lists 
setting forth the new stations 
licensed and once monthly reports 
on the number of stations who have 
"signed off." To those scribes whose 
Job it is to "cover radio," keeping 
track of these stations, it is becom- 
ing a new "Indoor sport" 

Reference to the latest official list 
of the complete number of stations 
In operations, dated March 2. 1926, 
changes and additions are noted 
from the report preceding, which 
was dated June 30, 1924. During the 
lapse from June to March, a period 
of nine months, new stations were 
opened In 23 different cities, with 
two stations in one of the.se, namely, 
Hollywood, Calif. 

On March 2, there was an increase 
of 24 stations broadcasting "market 
or weather report.'^, music concerts, 
lectures, etc." These were located 
In 12 different states. 



.J Detroit, March 31. 
The controversy between the 
theatres and radio is flnding 
eloquent expression in Detroit, one 
of the big centerf of radio broad- 
casting and the home of the news- 
paper that first established the 
idea of the wholesale broadcasting 
of entertainment. The Detroit 
"News" (Station WWJ) was the 
Arst newspaper to establish a big 
station, and consequently the first 
periodical to test the entertainment 
possibilities of radio. 

Until a-year ago, professional en- 
tertainers were eaty to obtain for 
radio purposes, and the Detroit 
"Free Press," seeing the advertis- 
ing features of 'iie radio, also got 
into the field, with the result radio 
rivalry develqped between the two 
newspapers. 

Then the Detroit Theatre Man- 
agers' Association decided It was 
time to take a hand. They figured 
the radio craee was keeping folks 
out of the theatre and passed a 
resolution forbidding members of 
the association to allow any of the 
talent appearing at their houses to 
go over the air. The first to break 
the rule was Earl Carroll, when he 
brought his "Vanities" Into the New 
Detroit last season. The theatre 
was promptly fined and the fine 
was paid by Mr. Carroll, who said 
it was worth it. 

This season the Duncan Sisters 
worked over one of the radio sta- 
tions, when "Topsy and Eva" was 
playing an engagement at the New 
Detroit The theatre was fined 
$250, and the fine was paid, this 
time by Vivian and Rosetta, who 
agreed that it was worth It. 

Since then there has been more 
or less friction. Professional en- 
tertainers at theatres not affiliated 
with the managers' association 
sometimes go on cne or the other 
of the two big stations. The bit- 
terest opponents of radio entertain- 
ment In this sebtion are the Kunsky 
interests, controlling a string of the 
larget picture houses In the city. 

Meanwhile the newspapers are 
not a bit slow in their defense of 
radio entertainment and their con- 
demnation of some of the so-called 
evils of the theatre. The Detroit 
"News" recently stated editorially 
that In the three leading houses of 
the city were three very good rea- 
sons for the decadence of the drama. 
The three reasons referred to were 
"Simon Called Peter," "Rain," and 
"The Rits Revue." 



WGBS'S 'COLYXJM'* '^ 

Madeline Thayer and Terese 
Rose Nagel will inaugurate a new 
Idea In radio broadcasting from 
WOnS as a repular Wednesday 
afternoon feature. It will be a radio 
"colyum," which will be patterned 
after the published columns, but 
read via the microphone Instead. 

Contrlbittlonx from the puMic >. ill 



WABI SUSPENDS 

Bangor, Me., March 31. 

WABI, radio broadcasting sta- 
toin of the Bangor-Hydro Electric 
Co., has suspended operations, tak- 
ing its action in the face of the de- 
cision of the courts that the copy- 
right of 1909 applies to broadcasting 
station . and that the Association 
of Authors, Publishers and Com- 
posers has a right to Impose a 
license fee on the radio stations. 

The officials here decided to quit 
because of heavy expense and no 
rf venue, . , , , , , ■ r • ■ : . j. .' . . 
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New Orleans, March 31. 
"Ringing up" on America's air 
show at an early hour Thursday 
evening was a precarious pro- 
cedure,' not that the "stage" had 
not been properly set, or that the 
Interpreters were not fully applied 
and ready, but simply because the 
"acoustics" were at sixes and 
sevens. 

A "smoke screen" in the shape of 
silencing and stlHlr^ static com- 
pletely bid the art spaces from a 
tie-up, or rather, tie-In. It sounded 
as if the machinery of the air had 
lost its belt. 

Dr. Love explained there were 
dark clouds abaft and about, but 
added, optimistically, tl^ey might 
hold a silver radio lining. The 
"Doc" Is a prophet even In his own 
home. 

A few minutes l>efore nlpe 
o'clock the staccato thumpings and 
rimiblings had ceased their pound- 
ing and it became a mere turn of 
the dials to plumb the heights as 
desire dictated. 

All Is Not Gold 
In radio-land, however. Just as In 
other spaces and places, all thit 
glitters is not gold, and while the 
almost sudden clearing attuned, it 
did not atone for the paucity of 
real, worth-while entertainment. 

Tuned into five stations suc- 
cessively only to tune right out 
again. Three of them disported 
bands playing the same done-to- 
death "pop" nuin^r at ,the same 
tSne, while the other two droned 
along inanimately. 

Stepped into Hot Springs. KTHS. 
to find Charllfl Fischer and his 
Eastman Hotel Orchestra broad- 
siding the broadcaster with har- 
mony that leaped from the horn In 
such manner as to erase the bad 
impress left by the others. Zion 
City, 111., was - the next port of 
entry. From WCBD a cornetist 
was blowing strain* of "So la Mlo" 
In dirgeful mien. Shortly after one 
of the Zionists sang "Where Is My 
Wandering Boy Tonight?" bringing 
memories of Denman Thompson, 
"The Old Homestead" and its fea- 
tured church choir. New York was 
re- broadcasting through many sta- 
tions. Caught the Silvertown Cord 
orchestra relayed from WEAF into 
WSAI, Cincinnati, and WOC, Dav- 
enport The transmission from the 
Cincy "shooter" was the clearest 
Kentucky's Ballads 
Kentucky was receiving its due 
from the balladlsts. Listened to a 
quartet harmonizing "She '^"'as Bred 
In Old Kentucky," got "splashed" 
by a wave from a ''shout^r" in a 
small place, only to be regaled later 
at 9:40 by a soprano at WHB, 
Kansas City, rendering "My Old 
Kentucky Home" in a voice round- 
ed and beautiful. 

The real surprise of the evening 
proved to be Jimmie Joy's Hotel 
St Anthony orchestra In San An- 
tonia, WOAI. Here is a orack or- 
ganization, surpassing all comi>eti- 
tors in the southwest. 

In the west, at Hastings, Neb., 
the Peerless Six, of Grand Island, 
in the same state, fairly catapulted 
Into the limelight with playing that 
Is certain to bring them fame. They 
ran throtigh with a fine show of 
artistry, appealing as "the" attrac- 
tion of the hour between 9 and 10. 
The Hastings station is KFKX. 

WEAF was up to its old tricks, 
starting off at 11, New York time, 
with the familiar chimes that are 
now ringing around the country. 
About the time WEAF "pulled 
down the covers," KDKA in the 
city Hans Wagner made famous 
was Just beginning to "t,o." In 
Pittsburgh they were featuring, a 
midnight revue. The place sounded 
lively, that Is, for Pittsburgh. The 
announcer explained before a girl 
rendered a piano solo, It wan dedi- 
cated to Youngstown. The KDKA 
Quintet wasn't half ■ bad. Their 
"Laugh It Oft" came throush "on 
the bit. " 



the Sierras of California. At KOO. 
in Oakland, a couple of the station's 
players were indulging in a com- -' 
ody-dramatlo reading, one of the 
boys adopting an Irish dialect that 
was as thick as the listeners might 
desire. A little to the south, in Los 
Angeles, at KFI, a chap who styles 
himself the Harry Lauder of the 
Pacific Coast was singing "It's Nice 
to Get Up in the Morning," to 
which premise this humble reporter 
does not give assent. 

Veering some, over into Ne- 
braska. Art Watterson was step- 
ping on the keys ot his organ with 
peppy selections of the kind that 
must bring wonderment to the old- 
sters, used only to hesu-Ing ec- 
clesiastical strains peal forth from 
the Instrument Nowadays the ra- 
dio organ- brings the "blues" right 
Into the home. Watterson wield* 
wicked digits. 

Fort Worth's Announcer 

There's a great announcer down 
In Fort Worth. The station, WRAP, 
held many guests who had gathered 
for the aerial festivities, and he 
"kidded" them t6r ' the express 
benefit of the hearers. At 10:80, 
'The Troubadors" whipped over 
"Copenhagen," bearing down In tha 
pinches. 

WQJ, In Chi, was a very live en- 
tity. Ralph Williams and his 
Rainbo Gardens erang, a great dance ^ — 
orchestra, did their stuff to thun- 
derous applause, that could b« 
heard very distinctly. Running 
Williams, a olose second for honors 
was Marie Wright with a voice 
tha^ reglstarcd remarkably weU. 
Jerry Sullivan followed Miss 
Wright with/a ballad, later bur- 
lesqued by C^d* Hayer, giving his « 
impression ef ho# a4 Englishm'an 
would sing the song. Hager next 
rendered "Sunny Italy," with a 
striking "wop" Infleciloo.. 

Those "Music Maaters" .In Des 
Moines, were having a re .ourcef ul 
evening. They gaV» "Elg Bad Bill" 
BO strongly the instrument seemed 
to be swaying to tha ^.^" mslot^y. 
This one was red bbti '.X>#« Moines 
answers to WHO. 

In .Elgin, 111, WT^^. at 11:20, 
Frank Morris displayM a pellnojd 
tenor of soothing sweetness In a 
rendition of that Celtic classic, 

"When Irish Byes Are Smiling," 
stjtmplng him in the front van of 
radio entertainers. 

Davenport's Real Amusement. 
..Davenport ran I ong past mid- 
night, furnishing th^ hlnterlanders 
around and about with nifties by 
Malle and Stept They were the 
headllners of the evening, providing 
more real amusement Ahan any of 
their etherised compatriots from tlie 
Atlantic to the Pacific. 

Reached for the trusty Stetson 
at a few minute* before one o'clock, 
when the Insomnia Club, that small 
tribe of musicians and Internolators, 
bowed in. They atnit their stuff 
in the wee sma' hours In order to 
keep the bad sleeper* and "no- 
sleepers" serene and ha^py. 

Underground Radio 

Waiblngton, March tl. 

Underground radio gjy^nals trans- 
mitted by Dr. J. B. Rogers, Hyatts- 
vlDe inventor, have been dearly, 
beard in California. A telegram 
from W. J. Nutt of Station VCZ, 
Los Angeles, reached the inventor 
Sunday, In which it was stated that 
the "signals were coming through 
strong." 

Previous demonstrations by Dr. " 
Rogers of his underground radio 
have demanded much attention as 
have other Inventions coming from 
this Hyattsville man. His next at- 
tempt will be transoceanic broad- 
casting. 

Dr. Rogers claims that this test 
convinces him that radio waves 
travel better through the earth than 
they do through the air. 



Jane Green Will Broadcast 
Jane Green of the Rue de la Patz 
Is slated for a cycle of popular num- 
bers to be broadcast April 1 f^om 



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Wednesday. April 1, 1985 



SURVEY OF WORLD'S RADIO - 
ACnVITYBYDEPT.OFCOMMERCE 



America Practically Controls the Market — Europe 
and Canada Best Customers — Seventeen Coun- 
tries Listed 



Variety Bursa u, 
Waahington, March 31. 
Tha Department of Commerce has 
lasoad the first results of Its sur- 
▼ajr of world's radio activities and 
markets. 

Tha American manufacturer 

practically controls the market and 

in a very few years has brought the 

new industry Into a placa of promi- 

; nenco in the comlberclal world. 

Surope and Canada, although 
'•■ bavins developed a considerable do- 
'• meatlo industry, are this nation's 
'I:' best customers. It beins reasonably 
expected that exports to these mar- 
ket* will Increase. 

Tb« foIlowlDK survey, based on 
numerous reports submitted by for- 
eiSB represents tltves of the Depart- 
ment of State and the Department 
f- of Commerce, discusses the radio 
f' situation in Europe and Cannd.i. 
^iZ-i- rv . Azores 

i ' Mo local broadcasting station. 
., i<eareat one is Usbon. Portugal, 
approximately l.OfO miles distant. 
Bat t»w receiving sets at present. 
OoTsmment recently lifted ban and 
now this market Is expected to de- 
velop. 

Selo*um 
\ latcrest naturally great as they 
* can "pick up" France, Oermacy, the 
I^etherlands, and Enclaad. as well 
^; a!s the stations of Belrlum without 
'^C4lfBculty. Cheap sets mostlf in use 
as bU>h«(^r priced ones are not need- 
ed, at least to satisfy the avemee 
listeaer-in. Hlffa price of American 
., sets, working as»lnst their sale. 

f . Bulgaria 

;• nie govemmsnt prohibits tbe im- 
portatlojL sale and use of radio re 



Not much nS^ for long range sets 
because of closeness of broadcast- 
in^; utailons. Germany chief com- 
petitor of American made sets, 
though the product is inferior. 

Norway 

First broadcasting station opened 
In Oslo on December 16, 1924. In- 
terest is fast increasing. 
Poland 

Radio law passed by Polish Gov- 
ernment last summer opened up 
market for foreign sets, which Is 
now predominated by the French, 
English and German manufactures. 
Rumania 

Broadcasting prohibited here. 
Spain 

As in France, varies In different 
sections of the country. Aroimd^ 
Malaga it Is limited while In Se- 
ville there arc several sets In op- 
eration. American sets sot yet 
met with any success. English 
made sets predominate. 
Sweden 

Western portion particularly ac- 
tlvei Local manufacturers supply- 
ing demand. Some Importation, 
however, with American firms 
among the principal suppliers. 
Jugoslavia 

Receiving sets can only \y* used 
by subjects and members of the 
diplomatic and consular corps. In 
general, ' there is but very little 
interest. 

Canada 

Widespread Interest and steadily 
increasing. This is evidenced by the 
fact that the Radio Branch of the 
Department of Marine and Fisheries 
at Ottaws^ issued 78,057 receiving 
licenses from April 1 to December 
SI. 1»24, as against 22,648 for the 
same period in 192S. American 



Inyeiits DeTioe 
To Check Hand daps 



Ocean Park, Cal., March tl. 

To obviate unfavorable cri- 
ticism where dancing oontasts 
are decided by hand clapptag, 
Charles Lick, proprietor Llok 
Pier Co. and part owner Bon 
Ton Ballroom, has mvented a 
device which will accurately 
register the amount of band- 
clapping and which la styled 
an "Applauseograph." 

It operates much like tbe 
seismograph used to record 
earth tremblings. It wUl Dot 
register whlstUng, yelling or 
stamping of feet. 



NEWS AGENCIES 
OPPOSE RADIO 



Report of Berne Confer- 
tace Made Public 



GRAHAM'S WIFE ASKS 

DIVORCE; CRUEL Hunnr 

Music Publisher Tore Up 
Scripts of Mary Hill Gra- 
ham, Songwriter 



Chloage, ICwrcb 11. 
Mrs. Mary Hill Qrabam, wife of 

Roger Graham, music pubUsbar, 
bas filed suit for divorce, charging 
cruelty. On one occasion. Mrs. 
Oraham states, be tors a bundle 
of her manuscripts Into ahreds, 

Mrs. Orabam Is the composer of 
"Mother of Mine." "Until I Bay Good 
Bye" and bas contributed the lyrics 
to the majority of the numbers In 
her husband's catalog. , " / 



LONDON'S HEAT 

OVER RADIO 

LICENSES 



B. a C Claim $1,750,000 
Still Due — Pottma«ter 
^ General Centre 



ROXY AND HIS GANG 

RevlewMl Ifaroh M at Itonhattaa Opara 
House, New Torfc, a benefit oonoert for 
crippled chUdren, nndar a n a p to— ut tha 
Rouury aub of New Tork. 



celvliig or broadcasUng apparatus, """"facturers active in market, 

exports from this country into 



Cxeeheslevakis 
Popular here but restricted to 
wealthy class. Local manufacturers 
endeavoring to meet demand of 
local market. Some importation of 
American sets, however. Qovem- 
ment requires import license of five 
per cent of invoice value. 

Francs 
TTse of radio not uniform through- 
out tbe Republic* In nelghlx>rhood 
of Calais, American low priced sets 
extremely popular while in vicinity 
of Nancy radio sets practically not 
known. In -Nice reception is poor 
and only two sets are in use. 
These are used for publicity pur- 
poass solely, tn vicinity of La 
Rochelle, however, considerable in- 
terest Is mi^nlfested with about 400 
receiving sets in operation. Mostly 
made by French manufacturers. 
Germany 

▲Itbougb the German made sets 
are faulty in construction and lack 
many of the refinements of those 
made hi the Unlt«d States, they 
still control the home market Com- 
plete sets can be imported by pay- 
ment of Import license, that is dif- 
ficult to obtain. 

Great Britain 

Bstlmated that 1,200,000 receiv- 
ing seta in operation in Enf^land. 
Interest in radio widespread and 
continually increasing. 

Prior to January 1, 1925, when the 
ban was lifted applicants for 
licenses to operate receiving sets, 
could obtain them only on the con- 
dition that they would not knowing- 
ly use a set manufactured outside of 
Great Britain, Northern Ireland, the 
Channel Islands, or the Isle of Man. 

American exports to Great Britain 
totaled $319,643 in 1922, dropped to 
1199,641 in 1923, and according to 
preliminary figures, to |1 40,479 in 
. '1924. Understood tube sets cannot 
be Imported into England because 
of patents held by the Marconi 
fftmimtr prohibiting same. 
-j.^. .:; .;■■., Greece 

Oovernment does not permit 
broadcasting and the public has 
shown \iul little interest. 
Ireland 

Ban lifted about a year ago. Is 
fair market for three and four tube 
sets. American sets suffer because 
cC pries being SO per cent hlgber 
than other markes. 
J, Netherlands 

<*!BiSgulstlons along lines In force 



Canada for 1924 having tripled the 
amount sent to that country In 1923. 



Roxy Denomiced 



Variety Bureau. 
Washington. March 31. 
Tbe news gathering agencies of 
the world Intend to protect tbem- 
selv^ against radio broadcasting, 
according to the results ivhicb have 
just been made public of the in- 
ternational conference at Berne last 
June. The protective proposals as 
outimed are going to be submitted 
to the respective governments of the 
several agencies pavtic^iatlng In tbe 
conference with the request that 
they be made official. 

Practically all of the national 
agencies were represente<f with ra- 
dio termed % menace to their ex- 
istence. One resolution adopted 
provides that before licenses are 
Issued to broadcasters that It be 
stipulated no "political, commercial, 
financial or other news" will be sent 
out except when furnished by a 
"recognized" news agency. Other 
technical arrangements are among 
tbe proposals adopted to control tbe 
situation. 



Providence. March 81. 
Antagonism by the Catholic 
Church toward Roxy is reflected in 
an article, believed to be the first 
editorial denouncement of the radio 
entertainer ever printed, which ap- 
peared Saturday In the Providence 
"Visitor," official CathoUc news- 
paper of Rhode Island, with a cir^ 
culatlon of 25,000. 

The article, which appeared on 
the editorial page of the sheet, fol- 
lows: 

May we hope to be pardoned for 
expressing a very personal opinion 
of America's wishy-washy, goody- 
goody man, one Roxy? In things 
that are blatant and banal he is the 
supreme offender. How can a man 
be expected to sleep nights having 
listened tp his foolish sentimental- 
ity? How on earth is it possible 
for anyone to stomach Roxy's 
IdiQtlc blessings Jind benedictions. 
We always see Roxy the alert 
business man behind his words. We 
have tried our best to ihrow the 
mantle of charity over this piously- 
Inclined entertainer, but we never 
turn from the radio without a pic- 
ture of Roy's leer. 

Rt. Rev. William A. Hickey. 
I>.D., Bishop of the Diocese of 
Providence, oftlcia.Hr o. k.'s all 
matter, particularly that of an edi- 
torial nature, api>«aring in the 
"Visitor." 



New Licensed Statioiis 

Washington, March 31. 

Another theatre bas been added 
to those operating broadcasting 
stations while two churches now 
rank as class B, making a total of 
three churches with high ' powered 
stations. 

Tbe new list of licensed stations, 
all within the past week, including 
-those referred to. is as follows: 

I 

8. 

?" *-i 



& 

a 



IVn 318.S 10 



IIOXT AS AUTHOR 

Samuel L.. Rothafel (Roxy) has 
bust out as an author. The Century 
Co. will release a new volume, 
"Broadcasting: lie New Day," by 
Roxy In collaboration with Ray- 
mond F. Yates, a radio editor, and 
writer on popular science. 

This book will discuss radio as 
a social, artistic, educational, polit- 
ical and commercial factor. 



1270 



1S70 21S.S 2S0 



laeo lit. 7 100 



1160 2SS 



flee marked via Radio Corporation 
la Oreat Brlatain have been adopted, lof America. "■ , 



RADIO TO ARGENTINA 

Washington, March 31. 

The new radiogram service to Ar- 
gentina has now been opened after 
a year's experimentation. 

Messages by radio may now be 
sent from any Postal Telegraph of- 



C*ll and atatloB. 
WUBU— B. I.. Blng*» 

Bona, 1002 Ifn-ldtao' 

■t., Ander*oa, Ind. 
WIBA-The Capital 

Times, Studio. 287 

W. Oilman at., 

Uadlaon, Wla. 

WTH8— Flint Senior 

High School, Crapo 

at. Pllnt, Mich 

WHBW-D. R. Klenale, 

401S eheatnut it., 

PhllaSalphla. Pa... 
WAOC— Allen T. Blm- 

mona (Allen The' 

atre), P o r t a k • 

Hotel, B. Market 

■t.. AkroD. Ohio... 
WHBT— Thomaj W. Tli- 

sard. Jr.. SS2 N. 

PriBoa aye.. Down- 
ers Orovc, 111 14(0 

KPVH— W ban Radio 

Shop (Herbert 

Whan). 221 Poynts 

St., M a D h a ttan. 

Kana 1170 218.8 

Transfers From Class "A" to 
Class "B" 
KSL— The Radio Bervkre 

Corp. ot UUh, 7 N. 

West Temple, Salt 

Lake City. UUh.. 
KJS— Bible Inslilule of 

t>os Angeles, Inc., 

BM South Hope St., 
^ L«s Anceles. Cal.. 

Transfer From" Class "C" to 
Class "B" 
KTW— First Presbyterian 
Church, Tt^i ave. a 

Spring St., Seattle. 

Waah oao 4S4 8 



100 



S. L. Rothafel and his radk> eater- 
tahters. from the Capdtol theatre, 
New York, working for a charity on 
a non-profit arrangement, are too 
nitrulstio an organisation to suffer 
adverite or carping criticism. At the 
same time, as a concert attraction at 
13 top. in a trade paper it doesn't 
matter much either way. 

Jtoxy has a company of 60 with 
him, including . the Capitol theatre 
studio orchbstra. and soloists like 
Dr. William Aat (Dr. Billy), ("Wee 
WIlUe") Wliiam Robyn, Caroline An- 
drews, "Daddy" Jim Coombe. Yasbs 
Bunchuk. Julia Uiass, Mile. Qsra- 
barelli. Birtsy Ayres, Marjorle Har- 
cum, Fiank Moulan, Eugene Orman- 
dy. Gladys Rice (daughter of Sally 
Cohen -Uice and John C. Rice), Doug- 
las Stanbury. Margaret McKee and 
the Capitol Male Quartet. Rudy 
WIedoeft, the premier saxophone 
soloist of the world, was an added 
starter. 

Roxy and His Gang enjoy wide 
radio popularity. They broadcast 

with WCAP, Washington; WJAR. 

^«?'?5*' "'''^BH. Worcester; 
WEBI, Boston; WW J, Detroit, and 
WCAK, Pittsborgb. 

Roxy had tbs advantage Wednes- 
day night of playing to a friendly 
audience. He was "In" before be 
started, because ths majority were 
nrobably motivated to attend chiefly 
I )r the purpose of viewing tbeir ether 
favorites in person. They looked 
like a "homey" bunch, typical of tbs 
hearth and the fireside, with tbestrs- 
golDg probably an event to them. At 
the same time the audience, collect- 
ively, seemed extremely "nice peo- 
ple," which is another Upoff to what 
extent radio has sjicouraged stay* 
at -homing as a favorite Indoor sport 
Roxy Introduced each individually 
to a solo applause greeting for each. 
The show proper started slowly and 
gathered momentum as it progressed. 
but hardly shapes up as a thrilling 
evening's entertainment. 

Rothafel conducted the orchestra 
numbers and sat aside when a solo- 
ist held forth. The entire company 
is grouped on the stage in accepted 
plaform fashion. 

The soloists are naturally profi- 
cient, but the routine could stand a 
little editing to attain metropolitan 
stage standards. For the hinterlands, 
according to reports, Roxy and His 
Gang are surefire. In Worcester, 
Mass., the night preceding the Man- 
hattan stand, which makes their 
metropolitan debut, tha troupe was 
feted and toasted by the ether ad- 
dicta, in reciprocation of which 
Rothafel made them donate $1,600 
for another charity fund. Abel. 



Londqn, March 21. 

Tbs broadcasting monopolists 
here are not having It all their own 
way. Last year tbs Postmaster- 
OSneral Instituted a system of fines 
or Imprisonment for "pirates" who 
bad not paid for tbeir licenses. 
This year he has conceived the idea 
of house to house searches for ap- 
paratus with b view to hauling a 
few thousand wireless "deadheads" 
before tbe magistrates. 

This scheme has roused a howl 
of indignation, principally from the 
"pirates." Much has been written 
denouncing the autocratic idea, 
meetings of Indignation have been 
held and questions are to be asked 
in Parliament. 

Meanwhile the Postmaster-Gen- 
eral, himself, is having a bad time 
as the British Broadcasting Com- 
pany are desirous of separating him 
from some |1 ,750,000 which the 
company says is due It in respect of 
licenses for wireless receiving sets. 
Other people are as eager the B. 
B. C. should not get It Tbe baU 
has actually been sSt rolling by a 
private individual, whs brought the 
matter up "as a taxpayer" in the 
(^^cery Division. The Judge, 
after lamenting be was also a tax- 
payer, adjourned the case. 

In the House of Commons re- 
cently the P. M. O. sUted the num- 
ber of licenses issued since 1932 
was about 1,942,000. Ths total 
revenue collected was 15,640,000 of 
which 14,260,009 was payable'to the 
B. B. C. Paymsnts were made 
monthly and tbs company ap to 
date bad received 12,600,000, leaving 
tl,T60,000 balance. The P. M. O. 
bad to return the company 76 per 
cent of the license money received. 

A new Wireless Tislsgraphy and 
Signaling Bill bas been Introduced 
Into Parliament which was to bs 
retrospective In sffect and this news 
bas led to a great rush to pay up 
licenses. 

It Is contended la the adjourned 
Chancery Court cass that the P. 
M. G. bas no right to collect money 
for Iklensea and bavlag oollected-ths 
moneys Illegally ha should be re- 
strained from psytaig over to ths 
B. B. C. 



100 



306.S 10 



10 



1000 2»9.8 1000 



1020 208.9 750 



TSO 



Leaderlest B«nd Moves 

The leaderless, co-operative band, 
formerly at the Rendezvous, New 
York, opened last week at the 
Parody Club, succeeding Bennle 
Krueger and his Brunswick Record- 
ing orchestra. The Rendezvous Ten 
J^ow become the Parody Ten. 

The band also opons with the 
Selwyns* musical show, "Cracker- 
box,* shortly. ""'..JL 



Alrin's Auto Jam 

Los Angeles, March 31. 

Don Alvin was arrested upon 
complaint of Sid Qrauman, who 
charged him with giving a bad 
check for 3150. The check Ic said 
to have been part payment by Al- 
vin on a claim of $3,000 held by 
Grauman tlirough the sale of an 
automobile. 

Alvin is the leader of the orches- 
tra at the Green Mill in Culver City. 
It is -reported that upon making 
Kood the check, the charge was 
withdrawn. 



Circus cm the Radio 

Saturday nlg^t between 6 and f 
o'clock the radio audience covered 
by WOT, Scbenect&dy, and WJZ, 
New York, may be startled by tbs. 
bedtime stories brdadcast by the 
beasts of* the Jungle. ' When they 
win remark, mrfs sure sounds liks 
a lion's roar," It won't be wrong. 

The menagerie of tbs Barntim 9t 
Balley-Ringling Bros, circus will 
strut its stuff before the micro- 
phone that evening direct from 
Madison Square Garden. 

The elephants' trumpets and King 
Leo's lusty blasts will bo preceded 
by some musical numbers on the 
steam calliope. 



Wins on Infringement 

The Kdward B. Marks Music Co. 
won its copyright Infringement suit 
aKalnst Ethel Balkcom, who op- 
crates the Perry Bradrord Music 
Publishing Co. (colored), involving 
the song. "Oh Didn't He Ramble." 
The latter is the Marks number 
written by Bob Cole and copy- 
righted In 1902. 

The Bradford number is "He 
Rambled, Yes He Rambled" (sub- 
sequently changed "traveled). The 
Injunction granted Marks provides 
that Bradford render full account- 
ing. ----'-.-,,,.■;.■,,,,. 



lEOION KUST DECIBE 

Mitchell, S. D., March 81. 
Whether Mitchell Is to have a 
band this year or not has been 
placed up to the Coacher Post of the 
American Legion. Last fall the 
council trimmed the band appropri- 
ation to such an extent that it was 
Impossible to continue to operate 
under a paid director. Dr. H. L, 
McDonald has been seeking to In- 
terest the conncll in providing 
financial support to another musical 
organization, but at a special coun- 
cil meeting that body voted to turn 
the matter over to the Atnerlcan 
Legion. 



EOTHSCHILD S OWN BAND 

Chicago. March 31. 
Irving Rothschild, formerly a 
member of the 'Five Kings of Syn- 
copation," has recruited hi.s own 
organization ''ons'ptlng of seven 
men nnrt will open Saturday at IKe 
Bloom's "Deauvilk." 



Band Touring N. E. 

The Brightslde Boys Band, with 
Mary Sherlkjlan, Armenian vlolini.''t, 
specliil soloist, is touring >'cw Eng- 
land. «»•.•«■. ..,....(.. 



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Wednesday, April 1. 1925 



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MUSIC 



VARIETY 



41 



PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS SCORED 
WHEN OBJECTING TO AMATEURS 






National Flower Show Placed on "Unfair List"— 
. Show Is "Educational" and Musicians* Union Is 
Muchly Criticized 



• •■'-'■', Kansas City, March 81. 

An objection by the local mual- 
' 0tans' union over high school and 
t^eoUege crcbestraa and glee clubs 
^^ appearing at the National Flower 
■how, and which looked * like a 
threatened strike of the profes- 
('•lonals eneBK*<l> ^<m met with an 
J.- emphatic "No" from the Flower 
\ 8how committee and the union mu- 
'^Biclans dropped the matter. 
i^ ' Professional organlxat!ons on the 
show program, were the Kansaa 
City Municipal band, the LJttle 
.Symphony orchestra, Riley's con- 
cert orchestra and the Trianon En- 
semble. Karly In the weelq. A,. C. 
Miller, secretary of the Musicians' 
onion, offered a formal protest to 
the show music committee regard- 
ing the school organizations play- 
ing. . i 

The committee considered the 
matter and sent a reply to the union 
In part as follows: "Please be ad- 
vised that the National Flower 
show committee baa arranged a 
complete program for every after- 
noon and eventag. and that this 
program as far as it affects every- 
one outside of the organisation rep- 
resentiflg union musicians wlU be 
carried out as printed in the- pro- 
gram. If any change is made it will 
be in that part of the program In 
which members of your union par- 
ticipate. We will substitute other 
entertainment if you decide to with- 
draw from participation in the Na- 
tional Flower show. Because of our 
cloee association with the educa- 
tional, and the fact that our show is 
strictly educational, we find it nec- 
essary to take this stand." 

Union musical organizations were 
withdrawn from the show the latter 
part of the week because the show 
management refused to stop the lo- 
cal school orchestras and glee clubs 
from appearing. It was thought 
when the sho^w committee explained 
to the union offlclala that the show 
was educational and not a money- 
making a^alr the union would with- 
draw its objection to the amateur 
players, but, according to one of the 
committeemen, C. A. Miller, secre- 
tary of the Musicians' Union, ad- 
vised them the show had been 
placed on the "unfair" list, and the 
professionals called out 

The local press have criticized 
the local for its action quite severe- 
ly, and it is predicted there will be 
a "kick back" for the unions. One 
business man stated an attempt 
would be made to get the Sk^ool 
Board to withdraw Its supiMrt of 
the Little Symphony orchestra, that 
being one of the organizations that 
walked out. It haa been strongly 
supported by the students of the 
city; tickets have been sold in the 
schools, etc., but the organization 
is not in such good standing at this 
moment. , 

The Kansas City "Journal" of the 
affair says, editor laHy: "The action 
of the Musicians' Union in placing 
the flower show on what it Is 
pleased to call the 'unfair liet,' In- 
dicates childish petulance which 
/ promises far more Irreparable harm 
to the union than to the flower 
show." 



Hym 

The 
broadc 
from 
week. 

It la 
that a 
offlciat 
wise. 


ns by Dance Band 


California Ramblers will 
ast a program of hymns 
WGBS during Easter 

probably the first time 

Jazz orchestra has so 

ed over radio or other- 



FLORIDA^ OWN 

PLUGGING 

SCHEMES 



Real Estate Operators En- 
listing Band and Singers 
to Exploit State 



Musician, in Suit, Denies 
Stealing Wife's Affection 

Syracuse, N. Y., March SI. 

He did not turn love thief to 
persuade Mra. Btbel M. Klmber to 
flee from her husband's home in 
Fayetteville, so Arthur Campbell, 
New York musician, also of Fay- 
etteville, avers in his answer deny- 
ing charges of alienating Mrs. 
Kimber's affections. 

Campbell, a member of Roger 
Wolfe Kahn's Hotel Blltmore Or- 
chestra, sent his answer by mail 
to Attorney William M. Peckham, 
representing the husband In the 
$10,000 heart-balm suit 



MULEIl'S FUM TOUB 

Ray Miller's picture house tour 
"tart this week. It will take him 
out west where the Brunswick will 
<>nect Ue-ups for the exploitation of 
the Miller band's records. 

Miller returns to tBC Beaux Arts, 
Atlantic City, in the summer. 



' The Florida real estate people are 
carrying their exploitation into 
show business. They have signed 
Jan Garber and his Victor record- 
ing orchestra to tour during the 
spring and summer as a road at- 
traction In the interests of Coral 
Gables, Fla.. realty. Garber is at 
present down there where he is re- 
ceiving an unusual figure of |3,000 
weekly. Tour starts April 6. 

The Florida people have been re- 
ported approaching "name" sing- 
ing stars to lend their services in 
utilizing song numbers plugging a 
Florida state song. The publishers 
of the song have refused to tie up 
with any real estate project because 
it WQUld.necessarly limit its com- 
mercial appeal, their own idea be- 
ing for national exploitation like 
any other Dixie song. 

It was previously proved that by 
similar tie-ups with California 
boards of trade, etc., on "California" 
numbers that it bad a bad com- 
mercial reaction, although Ed 
Marks issued a special "Walla 
Walla" edition of his Dumber. In 
conjunction with the WaUa Walla, 
Wash, chamber of commerce, af- 
ter the song had clicked on its own 
merits aa a WhltemHn -Victor 
recording, etc. 



HERE AND THERE 



Dave Harman and his orchestra 
have openetf at iTie Mate, "Union- 
town, Pa., as the first lap of a pic- 
ture house and vaudeville tour. 
Harman closed at the Cinderella, 
New York. The Cotton Pickers suc- 
ceed them. s 



Harry Rollband, formerly wjtli 
Waterson, Berlin and Snyder, la 
handling publicity and advertising 
for Jack Mills, Inc. 



A VincenlTLopes dance orchestra 
will regale the patrons of Stauch's, 
Coney Island, this summer. The 
band opens there April 2S. 



Bennie Foyer is booking bands 
on his own, having severed iiartner- 
shlp with Dick Jess. 



The Congo Room, atop the Ala- 
mac hotel. New York, reopened 
March 20 with Wheeler Wadsworth's 
orchestra, and Gay Young and 
Abner Bamhart as the attractions. 



Leon Rosebrooke and his orches- 
tra closed at the new Fleetwood 
hoteA, Miami Beach. Fla., March 
24. The band will locate around 
New York for the summer. 



Arthur Blyth, formerly in charge 
of band bookings on steamship lines, 
etc., with the Consolidated Orches- 
tra, Inc.. is now booking on his own. 



Lioroy Montesanto has been ap- 
pointed New York representative 
for the VUla Moret. Charles N. 
Daniels (Nell Moret) was in New 
York for a few days, but went west- 
ward the end of last week. 



Brown-Agle's Orchestra has suc- 
ceeded Ray Miller at the Arcadia 
ballroom. New York. Joseph W. 
Kay is the business manager of 
the organization. 



Paul Whiteman's Collegians open 
April 4 at the Congresk hotel, Chi- 
cago. 



The new 26 -piece band of Quincy. 
Mass., Lodge of Elks, No. 941, la 
under the leadership of Timothy J» 
Stack. It U one of the few Slks 
bands in the east. 



Victor Orandy is now playing 
trombone for Bennie Krueger's 
Brunswick orchestra. 



Mrs. Earl Fuller, formerly con- 
nected with the Consolidated said 
Vincent Lopez orchestra bureaus, 
haa branched out as an indepen- 
dent orchestra agent with an office 
at the Paul Specht headquarters in 
the Hilton bultding. 



Jim Brennan has returned to the 
profeaslonal deixurtment of the Ed- 
ward B. Marks Music Co. Brennan 
is the melody writer of the aong- 
wrltlng team of Wilaon and Bren- 
nan, remembered chiefly for its nic- 
cessful "kid" songs. 



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Big Increase in Export 
Of Musical Instruments 

Washington, March SI. 

It is expected that a big increase 
will now be noted in the number of 
musical instruments imported into 
England since the abolition of the 
McKenna duties. 

According to consular advices 
reaching the Department of Com- 
merce the numb^ Imported in 1924 
was lower than 1928, but every In- 
dication now points to increased 
Imports. 

The 1924 decrease is attributed 
to the fact that the government an- 
nounced its intention of allowing 
duties to lapse early in the year 
until August 1 when the McKenna 
rates came off. 



LANIN GOES "COMMEBCIAI" 

Sam Lanin and his orchestra, 
now at the Roseland ballroom. New 
York, go on WBAP soon as a "com- 
mercial" account on behalf of the 
Ipana tooth psiste people. 

LanIn Is leaving the Roseland 
May 1, to be succeeded by Phil 
Romano, for the past three years 
at the New Kenmore hotel, Albany. 

Kernheiser's Double Start 
Phil Komhelscr was recalled from 
a trip to the Coast last week when 
be received word at Omaha that his 
ohUd was ill. He returned to New 
York Immediately and sUrted west 
again last Sunday. 



Joseph M. Evans, bead organist 
of the Capitol Theatre, Dallas, 
Tex., baa resigned to beoome 
featured organist at the Strand, 
Wavo, Tex. He le well known as 
a radiocaster. 



K. Selbel of Larry Dehler's book- 
ing staff goes to Central America 
next week to close some band eon- 
tract negotiations in that territory. 



Sonnet and Sandwich 
Created for Leo Feist 



I'nl>eknown to Mr. l>eo Fclst, 
the music publisher, a Broad- 
way restaurant (Oertner's), 
which Is patronlzod by the 
Feist professional dep.irtmont, 
concocted a "speci.al sandwich 
Leo Feist." 

The music man knew nothing 
of this until last week when be 
received the following prose- 
poem addressed to his home at 
Corcoran Manor, Mt. Vernon, 
N. Y., signed by "A Well- 
Wlsher." 

The letter reads: 

"They say you've been pur- 
- sued by dames for many a day, 
but now you will be sued by 
one without delay. 

"Great men's names must live, 
and though it's great to give 
them to a building, park or 
street, it's different when it's 
dished out as a treat for some- 
thing that a guy will pay to 
eat. 

"A Special Sandwich Leo 
Feist"— Oh boy! The layers. 
Inches thick, but then — Oh Ship 
Ahoy! It goes so quick — for 
by impersonation of your lib- 
eral "rep" — "all to the mus- 
tard" of your "spicy" pep — add 
then the "hams" that think you 
are the "cheese," "lettuce" not 
forget besides that all of these, 
well top the "tongue," that al- 
ways speaks the truth, and 
then some "chicken" of your 
gilded youth! 

"So Leo Feist you've got to 
pay. — for the sting of greatness 
of today, for all King Pluto's 
horses and all King Pluto's 
men could never put your cor- 
respondent together again." 
A WELL WISHER. 



FISHER'S M OFFER 



Fred Fisher, Inc., has offered a 
composition settlement of Ave per 
cent cash on all claims and five per 
cent In notes. The liabilities total 
|«0,000. 

Fisher is placing some songs 
around as a freelance popular com- 
poser, but win akM> maintain a small 
publishing office. 



The S. & M. Music Publishers is 
a new firm in Seattle, Wash. Al 
Stafford is the head of it 



Phil Kornhelser, the Feist ex- 
ecutive, and Mrs. Kornhelser have 
resumed their coast-to-coast busi- 
ness-vacation trip after being called 
back by the Illness of one of their 
sons. The boy had the usual child 
ailments but the complications 
caused the Feist officials to locate 
Mr. Kornhelser somewhere in 
Omaha. With their rettim, the 
crisis soon psissed and the trip was 
resumed. 



Phil Sabin and his band sail for 
Havana, April 4, for an indefinite 
stay. 



Anthony Natoli and Hollywood 
Hawks are the music feature at the 
Green Mill, Toledo, O. 



Wlnegar^ Pennsylvanlans (col- 
lege boys) are filling dance and con- 
cert dates throughout New England. 



HENST iAHTSET, IVC. 

Henry Sentry, vaudeville band- 
man, baa Incorporated himself. Ban- 
try, Inc., will engage In the booking 
•of bands. 



Night Hawks Sign 

Probably the longest- term ex- 
clusive management by a band with 
a manager waa signed last week be- 
tween the Coon- Sanders Original 
Kansas City Nlghthawks Orchestra, 
Victor recording artists, and J. C. 
Stein, head of Ernie Young Music 
Inc. The tenr. of years Is 22 and 
gives Stein complete control of the 
Coon-Sanders' business matters. 

The band plays the Mlnneapolis- 
St. Paul Radio Exposition, April 7 
to May 2, considered one of the big- 
gest engagements west of the Alleg- 
henles. Stein also booked Paul 
Biese as co-attraction. 

Coon- Sanders open at Young's 
Million Dollar Pier, Athintic City, 
for the summer season, starting 
June 29. 



Tom Waring, Solo Star 

The unusual of a vocal chorus 
singer being made a solo star on 
the records U the ease of Tom 
Waring. Tom Is the pianist of War- 
ing's Pennsylvanlans and haa con- 
tributed vocal chorufes to many of 
the band's Victor recordings. 

Tom Waring makes his debut aa 
a tenor soloist April 17, With two 
numbers, back to back. His inter- 
ludes in the dance recordings have 
demonstrated that hla voice "takes" 
remarkably well on the wax which 
prompted the move. Fred Waring 
ia the director of the orchestra And 
Tom's brother. 



:iIURDER-SUIODE 
IN HRST ROW 
OF THEATRE 



Homer Walters, Orches- 
tra Leader, Kills Lillian 
Tyler, Organist y 



Cleveland, March SI. 

A thousand patrons of Loew'a 
Park theatre witnessed a murder 
and suicide without knowing the . 
tragedy was being enacted before 
them. Homer Walters, orchestra 
leader, shot and killed Lillian Tyler, 
organist at the Park, and then killed 
himself. It occurred In the first 
row of the theatre during the sup- 
per show' Saturday. Jealousy ia 
given as the cause. 

The shooting took place during 
the screening of the comedy "The 
Burglar." A number of shots are 
fired back stage for effect and pa- 
trons thought nothing of the five 
shots that snuffed out the lives of 
the two lovely. 

Walters and Mias Tyler had been 
sweethearts for several years. Of 
late she had switched her affections 
to another musician. 

During a rest period Miss Tyler 
sat in the first row. Walters came 
in and sat next to her. After talk- 
ing about five minutes he shot her 
four times and then turned the gun 
on himseU. She died Instantly. 
About 10 minutes later an usher 
saw what she thought was a" woman 
sleeping in her seat. She walked 
over to awaken he^. Further exjv 
amlnatlon found Walters lying deadV 
on the floor.. 

Walters had Just resigned from 
the theatre to purchase an interest * 
In a coal company. He was playing 
violin on odd Jobe, and had an ap- 
pointment for Saturday night to 
play a club. Miss Tyler waa * 
widow. She leaves a daughter, 14. 
The principals were each 81. . 

Miss Tyler has been in the em- 
ploy of the local Loew interests over 
nine years. 



Salesman's ''Best Bet" 

Rochester. N. Y.. March SI. 

George Jensen, 27, of Cleveland, 
who sells phonographs and phono- 
graph records, couldn't see his best 
bet falling for an offer to Join the 
"Greenwich Village Follies" com- 
pany, so he came here and married 
her. 

Rosemary Rockcastle, known in 
local amateur circles, was the "best 
bet" 

They were married by Justice of 
the Peace Leon C. Hatch in the 
Justice's music store in East Roch- 
ester. They will live In Cleveland. 



PART-TIME EVIL 



The part-time band agents and 
>ong pluggers have gotten to be 
such an evil that the EnterUlnment 
Managers' Association found it nec- 
essary to write B. C. Mills, executive 
secreUry of the Music PiibUshera' 
Protective AasodaUon, enlisting his 
eld In the matter. The licensed 
booking agents found the band and 
orchestra boosters of the various 
publishing houses have been engag- 
ing in band booking on the side to 
such an extent that they were se- 
riously cutting In on their businesa. 

The E. M. A. wrote Mills that they 
did not object to these men opening 
offices for themselves and engaging 
In orchestra booking legitimately 
end on a licensed basis, but the idea 
of using the music men's time to 
promote extra commissions for 
themselves was unethical. 

It has reached a stage off and 
on where some utilise more time 
promoting bands for one Job or an- 
other than in the pursuit of their 
regular employment in the Interests 
of the musle publishers. Some of 
them also do It for "f rlendehlp" pnr- 
poees to cement the band leaders' 
frlendllneae to the mnslc firm which 
U a misguided sKpreaaton «t aeaL 

Mills has agreed not to wait tor. 
further compialnta, and be put H up 
to the music executives at their reg- 
ular meeting lant week. 



VOQEL SCOPES 

Jerry Vogel, head of the nouslo 
department of the Plaxa Music'Co.. 
New York Jobbing concern, score4l*>r^' 
an Important point in his suit 
against the Denton A Haaklns 
Music Co.. when Justice Levy in 
the New York Supreme Court re- 
fused to dismiss Vogel's complaint. " 

The plaintiff claims a royalty in- 
terest In "liomebody Stole My Gal," 
which Vogel exploited and helped 
develop into a hit for the D-H 
firm. 



DAUET'S lEWABX SJEFEAT 

Frank Dalley anC hla Meadow- 
brook orchestra again open the 
season at the Dreamland Park 
ballroom, Newark, May 19. Thla la 
his i«<-cond season there. 



VARIETY 



MUSIC 



7 "f 



Wednesday, April 1, 1925 



INSIDE STUFF 

On Music 



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A imaU night club. In capacity, has been doing around $7,000 weekly 
bualncM at an overhead of Inside $2,600. That would sound Improbable 
wn it not known that a day and ntght place, open but s^ days a week, 
ta now making at the rate of $260,000 a year, doing weekly gross of |9,000 
to $10,000. 

The explanation will be simple to restaurants. 



A new musical gag is in effect and effective at the Club Durant, 2S7 
West 6«th street It's a homey place, not large and much patronised by 
profsMionals. Lou Clayton. Jimmy Durant, Bddle Jackson and Frank 
Nolan are understood to be interested. 

The gag ia with the band. One of the musicians during a numl>er now 
and then goes to a window in the front, seating himself there, above the 
crowd. He has a megaphone, small. Another musician while the band Is 
playing, also with a small megaphone, talks (klddlngly) to hia com- 
panion on the window sill and Is answered in kind. 

It's very amusing a%a a bright stiint 



A supper club, among those who have agreed to compromise with U. 
6. Attorney Elmory R. Buckner by accepting a month's voluntary pad- 
loeklng, pulled a nifty Saturday night The speaker was the cafe's mas- 
ter of ceremonies who said. "Mr. So-and-So, the owner of this place has 
decided to take somebody into partnership and so he and Mr. Buckner 
have agreed to close down for a month and make repairs and fix over 
the room so as to welcome you back again with a hew front after the 
month's absence." It went big with the customers. 

Those cafes who have compromised aver that business Is dropping off 
through misunderstanding as to the date of business cessation. Hence, 
special announcements are belhg made so as to clarify the situation for 



LEADING ORCHESTRAS 



ROY FOX 



and his Ordiestra 

Now Featured at ths 

Caf« Lafayette 

LOS ANGELES 



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TED I^ENKEL 



and his Oraiestra 

LEIQHTON'8 CAFETERIA 

VIRGINIA hotel" 
LONG BEACH 



V 



PRYOR MOORE 



ORCHESTRAS 

Playing Daily at ths 

5 Boos Bros. Cafeterias 

also 

The Playhouse Orchestra 

and 

Contractinc Special Dance 

Orchestras 

LOS ANGELES 



KENNETH MORSE 



FRIAR'S INN ORCHESTRA 
'That's That" 
1043 W. Sixth Street 
" LOS ANGELES 



DISPLAY OF NAM E IN ROUTES 

Display of names sC Orohsstras or Bands in thess Routes with 
permanent or temporarr address can now bs ordered. Address tamj 
be changed as trsquently as rsquirsd. 

A singls name and addrsss In full fktced type with the name In 
caoitals is 121 yearly, prspald. Other and larger display is pro rata, 
up to one inch (14 Unas) single column. The singls name full faced 
display la consldarsd one Una. although with the address two lines 
may have to be used. 

Band and Orohestn Routes ars printed in Variety about SO times 
yearly. This jnay bs Inc r ea s ed. 

The Routes afford prpmlnent display for ready reference, besides 
acting as a referenos guide (or booking and theatrical managers, 
show and vaudevills producers, dance promoters, cabaret pro- 
prietors and danos hall managements, agents and others, including 
privats entertaining agencies. 

When forwarding name and address for display, if for one Una, 
send present address and remittance of |2S (for one year). If for 
larger spaos with amount unknown through indeflnite number of 
lines, address Variety, New Tork. for particulars. Or any Variety 
branch ofllos at Chicago^ Lios Angeles or liondon. 



the patrons' benefit. It is anticipated that the night before the closing- 
down. Incidentally, will !)• a "big" night in celebration of the enforce<f 
vacation. ^ 



The Club Mirador wUl fight Buckner's padlocking suit to the limit 
The Churchill management has a ytS'.OOO bond posted with the landlord 
of the premises insuring against Uauor complications which is one reason 
why the cafe will not entertain a compromise padlock for a limited 
period like one month as some of the others have done. 

The other cafes are taking the easiest way out on the theory their 
legal ezi>ensea would make it a better proposition to suspend business 
for a month. The Piping Rock made a statement to that Effect, at the 
same time denying its guilt The compromise idea was started by 
Moaquin's. 



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GLEN OSWALD'S 



Victor Recording Orchestra 
Playing Cinderella Roof 

and 

DOUBUNG THEATRES 
LOS ANGELES 



An executive with a prominent phonograph recording laboratory is 
also a songwriter of no mean ability. 

Because of his ''inside" brack with the disk firm, he desisted pursuing 
his songwrltlng career until recently. Sven now he has been forced to 
write under a nom de plume entirely foreign to bis own name and he 
la letting his stuff reach the 'Mechanicals" on Its own merits. Strangely 
enough, one song was recorded by every oth«r company first before his 
own concern. On the other hand, the recording chief of his own company 
was the first to "can" another number, the othen following suit. 

Despite ths fact 'the numbers got over on their own merits, the song- 
writer is not divulging his identity to his own firm. - .. 



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EL PEOESKY AND HIS 
ONTMARTE ORCHESTRA 
OVIEUND FAVORITES 

BBOADCAgnilO MIOHTLT. KWWB 

HOLLYWOOD, CAL. 



Variety's general survey of the radio advertising situation created 
some comment and evinced much Interest Several band leaders re- 
marked that if their confreres would have the courage of their convictions 
and unite in a common stand against donating their services for radio, 
something worth wtUle might materialise in the matter of being re- 
imbursed for their future senrlcss when desired. 

One band loader decrlsd ths paradox of some artists complaining 
when foroed to do something extra on occasions and always Insisting on 
•extra concessions, bat In ths matter of radio taking the -opposite stand 
and giving their an ftor nothing. 



Whitenum's CM. Return to 
Much Larger Auditorium 

Chicago, March SI. 
Paul Whlteman and his orches*. 
tra wiU return AprU S for a con- 
cert at ths Auditorium, On White- 
man's last appearance here at tha 
Studebaker seats were at a pre- 
mium. The present house has seat- 
ing space th-ee times the size of 
the Studebaker, with capacity be- 
ing practically assured of. 



Miller as Music Publisher 

Ray Miller has embarked in the 
music publishing business a la Isham 
Jones. Oene Roderalch and one or 
two others. The T. B. Soiree Corp. 
is the new enterprise which has Mr. 
Soiree financially behind it Miller 
and Julian T. Abeles, his lawyer, are 
also financially Interested. 

Murray Rosen la professional man- 
ager and Mike Speclale, the Cosmo- 
politan Orchestra Booking Office's 
manager. Is the "mechanical" man. 

The new "firm Is featuring two 
songs, words and music by Miller 
himself. 



BEN POLLACK 



SAM LANIN 



AND ORCHESTRA 
ROSELAND 

Seventh Yesr on Brosdwsy 
A "NURMI" RUN 



and ORCHESTRA 
Venice Ball Room 
t Venice, CaL 

(for a long time to come) 



ACE BRIGODE 



ART KAHN 



Columbia Recording 
Orchestra 

Third Ccaseevtive Bceaoa 
SENATE. CH1CAQ0 



Original Indiaiia 5 



Record and Radio Artists 

New Playing Cinderella Ballroom 
4SUi BtTMt end Bnedwmy, Mew Terk 
TOmn MOBTON, Ibnacer 
Blehmoad HIU SlTt. SUrilBc 8«S« 



DAVE HARMAN 



H^^- 



AND ORCHESTRA 

Now Playing Cinderella Ballroom 

ON TOCB 
VMaMkaaat eddreM: WUIUmaport. ra. 



DAN GREGORY 



'^■•2) 



lal Palace Orchestra 

exclusive Victor Record Artists 
Bt nml , near Breedway, New Tack 



BROWN-AGLE'S 



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ORCtfESTRA 

ABCADIA nALUtOOM 

■t SM Sawt N«* Vtft 

•oa. w. kat; icanscw 



and His 14 Virginians 

MONTE CARLO RESTAURANT 

Broadway and Slat St, New York 
Kx«taaiT* MMiasemeBt J — p k 



The slump In the music business of which some publishers complain 
and which othsrs avs.- they are not aware of, has created considerable 
, comment. 

One music man. a retaran tn the Industry, blames It on the old bug- 
aboo, the high price of music and opines that "everything else has come 
down but ths cost of sheet music." He points out that records returned 
to 7S cents retail from their Inflated 8S-cent war-days figure; ttiat music 
rolls only rscontljr cut down firom fl.SS each to |1 each, as in the caie 
of the Q. R. 8. brand, but that ths sheet copies alone have -remained 
stationary In prloSb 

The reports about strained relations between Ish&n Joues and hi^ 
partner In the music publishing business, Milton Well, are groundless, 
according to hotli. Jones and his writing partner, Qus Kahn, had given 
Weil a flock of songs nnUl Kahn suggested they seek outside channels 
hs a further market for their ottier wares. Jones pUced his stuff around 
with Feist and Rentick's and so It happened both the "outside" con- 
tributions clicked sensationally from the start 

This was what Inspired the talk that Well was peeved at Jdnes' giving 
his hit material to others when it was merely accidental that they got 



IRVING AARONSON 



over so quickly, although Well has no kick coming on his Jones' material 
which Is also selling nicely. ^ 



SUES PIANIBI FOR DIVOBGE 

Washington, March 81. 

Cruelty, desertion and inadequate 
support is alleged l^y Mrs. Kate 
Hargrave In a suit for a limited 
divorce filed last week against her 
husband, Edward V. Hargrave, 
piano player of Loew's Columbia 
(picture house) here. Mrs. Har- 
grave claims her husband earns 
about |6S a week and states that 
they were married in 1917 in Berne, 
Switserland. 

Mrs. Hargrave charges her hus- 
band with telling her that be was 
tired of her, that he wanted to get 
a divorce and she also alleges that 
he stayed away from her and their 
child at night. ^ 

The custody of the child In asked 
by Mrs. Hargrave. 



SOBBnrS AHD SAVIHO SAIUHa 

Jack Bobbins, president of Rob- 
blns-KngeU Inc., sails for Burops 
May 2, accompanied by Domentco 
Savlno, vice- president of the muslo 
mibllshlng firm. 8avlno (Onlvas) 
is also technical director for Vin- 
cent Lopes and will accompany ths 
Lopes orchestra on Its tr--'".^ en< 
gagement. 

Robblns wlU stop off first tn 
London, but will visit Berlin and 
Pairls for ths purpose of effecting 
new continental representations 
abroad. 



and his Comnuinders 

EUie Janii' "Pusslet of 1926" 

Fulton Theatre, New York 

HOE-BBAU HAUS 
53d St. and Broadway. New York 



The Original Memphis 5 



ON DANCE TOUR 
Direction BERNIE FOYER 
1674 Broadway, New York 



MAL HALLETT 



and his 

Versatile Entertaining Band 

Arcadia Ballroom 

Broadway at 53rd St.. New York 
"FOURTH TKAB ON BKOADWAT" 



DAN 



TKD 



1 RUSSO and FIORITO 



ORIOLE ORCHESTRA 

Kdc*wat«r BMMsh Hotel 

Ofllce Room 101 
Nelson Bros. Bids. 

Broadway & Devon, Chicago 

BzelnalTe Bnuuwiek Artlsta 



HUSTON RAY IN FILM HOUSES 

Chicago. March Jl. 
Huston Ray has accepted a route 
in the leading picture theatres in 
the mid-west. Ray will open at the 
Pantheon April 12 to be followed 
by the Senate, and other first-class 
cinema theatres. 



A cafe owner who faces suit for breach of contract by a band leader 
has a repuUtlon as a "bruiser" and the bandman fMinkly told his lawyer 
he was afraid to institute Utlgation because of that fact Legal pro- 
ceedings, said to bs on a very good cause, are thus temporarily in abey- 
ance, pending the musician's decision, one wajr or another. 

One of the best known editors in America Is said to own SO per cent of 

^Vr,^\^*^^.T ■*^** cabarets In New York. Ifs reported the editor 

?oTu. „..«", 'r^T^'*'^* "*" •**^'' " '°<'*t«'» '^"'i backed the place 
tor its opening. It's a money maker. 



an 



. ^^w.*^ "*"• *" «•"»'»» *<^ to use certain songs has been revealed 
tL?i'"r^ A rn.„ie publisher upon hearing thaf a sTnglng turn had 

fhTi^^r^ ** ''',* ^^"'r *'*'* ^*'* '^°"««"' P**""""* the hotel whJ^e 
he act was •topping, leaving a message Instructing the act to see 
thU certain pubUsher and get up In a couple of numbers 

^^Lllnk^l «• "-'*«1,°^«- .to the 8. and K. offices and demanded 
I expUnktlon. as they used exclusive material. Unon Investleatinn if 
was found that no on. connected with the B. a^d K^ Offices hl^u.^ued 
any such orders. When the local representative of the numbers wm 
approached be admitted his guilt, claiming he was only clownTng. 

Irving S. Finn, of the -^hlna Rose" company at the Knickerbocker 
ew York, composed the "First r>a,iv w«if."^„K.„u u " Ir.®"^^. .'^®'^' 
r« Calvl 

master of Boston -- died ^ while Coolldge-wasTo^^^^ 



composed the "First Lady Waltz," which he 



sr of Boston, wiio died while Co-"-« ™"rray. lormer post- 

chusetts, knew the President inUmately. 



New York cabaret proprietors rank with outdoor showmen 



sc r^'"*- »""" ■"'«*' - -""• .»vi.« ..:rorr :.\z 



be helped. 



TAYLOK'S OWN OSCHESTRA 

Chicago, March II. 
Jackie Taylor has severed his 
connection with the Vincent Rose 
organisation that Is presently ap- 
pearing at the College Inn. Chicago, 
^aylor anUclpates recruiting an 
orchestra of his own with several 
local and out-of-town oafes bidding 
for bis services. 



MAL HALLETT'S TOUR 

Mai Hallett leaves the Arcadia 
ballroom. New York, April 15 to re- 
sume his annual spring and sum- 
mer dance tour through the New 
England territory. Hallett's organ- 
isation Is a favorite In that district. 

The band returns lo the Arcadia 
In the fall for Its Hfth season on 
Broadway. 



SFECHT nr FILM HOUSE 

Paul Spscht opened a two week^ 
stand at ths Colony (plctures)« 
N«w York, Sunday. His CaroUna 
piub orchestra are filling ia at ths 
Pandora cafe, Philadelphia, where 
Specht regularly holds forth. 

The Columbia record star win 
essay intermittent picture house 
bookings In conjunction with blS 
cafe engagement. 



ON SALARY-PERCENTAGE 

Los Angeles, March tl. 

Max Fisher and orchestra will 
open April 2S at Criscoe. Santa 
Monica, in the old Nat Qoodwln 
ballroom, which wiU be converted 
into a public dance hall. 

Fisher, in addition to salary, will 
receive a percentage. 



Victor's 'Local Releases* 



A practice by the Victor 
Talking Machine Co. of Issuing 
"local releases" Is meeting 
with disfavor by that com- 
pany's recording artists and 
music publishers alike. From 
several source» has come dis- 
satisfaction by bands, ob- 
jecting thai their efForts are 
only released In their particu- 
lar territory. 

Victor's Idea is to cash In on 
the local bands' popularity, 
thus they record certain num- 
bers with that Intention prim- 
arily in mind. Seemingly, Vic- 
tor restricts distribution to a 
locality where the artist is best 
known. 

The publishers of such songs 
which, fortunately, are prin- 
cipally not very important, 
complain of this territorial 
restriction. They contend that 
If the songs are worth record- 
ing they should be for na- 
tional distribution. -^ •• 



'1 



P ' WednMdaj. April 1, IMS 



MUSIC 



VARIETY 



■■:.^{i,it.i: 



DISK REVIEWS 

;-^ By ABEL 



THE ONLY ONLY ONE FOR ME— 

0«M Aimtin (Vocal) 
I NEVKfr KNCW HOW MUCH I 

LOVED YOU—SmiM—y/KUtr N«. 

1J68B 
G«ii« Ausila 1« & B«w Victor ar-> 
tlat. A coupJ* of weolu ago be ot- 
IkelaXtA modosUy, asoistlns AD««o 
IBUnley In anothor rooordlng. Im- 
BreaalnK hl^ly, and now Austin U 
a aoloist on his own. He takes i>ar- 
tlcularly well on the wax, a sympa- 
thoUo tenor, handling these fox-trot 
iMdlads in sreat style. Mr. Austin 
further augments It with some tell- 
Jmr yodellns, crooning and other in- 
terludes. The orchestral accompani- 
nent la oorkbig, particularly the 
reeds and strings. » 

TLL SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS— 
Ford and dfonn 

I MADE A HIT WITH KIT-KIT- 
KITTY— Same— Columbia No. 

ain-D 

8eafs-Roebuck getting a great 
plug on this record. Ford and Glenn 
•re vocalists who made their repu- 
tation via WLS, the S-R Chicago 
broadcasting Station.' The "Solemn 
Old Judge" Is also present on this 
disk with his announcement, similar 
to his radio spiel, which features his 
oddly Inflected pronunciation of 
"Chicago" with the accent on the 
final syllable. 

The team deHvers smartly In both 
numbers, and should click with their 
radio audience particularly. . .1 



WILL YOU REMEMBER ME— fFox 

Trot) — PoHa's Clover Gardens 

Orohestra 

OLD PAL— (Fon)— Merry Sparkler* 

—Edison No: 51508 

Both are "two-ln-one" recordings. 

George Wilton BUlard does a vocal 

rendition of "Will You Remember 

Me?" tagging the clever W. C. Polla 

Clover Gardens band's recording. 

Similarly, Ernest Hare's effective 

baritone handles ''Old PaF' vocally 

after the Merry Sparklers have ran 

off three minutes of it as a dance 

number. 



mately in the double version. The 
ohorusea are funny and record great 
Including the dialect and farmyard 
imitations. 

Jones aolos "Cross- Words" 
(Steele-Bchafer) pleasingly. . 

WHY COULDN'T IT BE POOR 
LITTLE ME (Fox Trot)— Q«)rQe 
^^ ^ Oleen and His Muaio 
WAIT TILL YOU SEE ME WITH 

MY BABY (Fox)— Ralph Williams 
and His Rainbow Orchestra — 
Victor No. 1»67S 

George Olsen has made a smooth, 
clean - cut recording of "Why 
Couldn't it Be" (Kahn-Jonea). the 
sax soloing and the braaa being gen- 
erally good. 

The reverse by the snappy Wil- 
liams' aggreguUon is a bit more tor- 
rid, featuring good woodwind har- 
monies, an accordion solo and trick 
brasses. 



MY DREAM GIRL— John ChaHes 

Thomas (Vocal) 
ROSE-MARIE — Same — Brunswick 

No. 10157 ' 

John Charles Thomas* baritone 
makes much of this popular operetta 
couplet. Victor Herbert's "I>ream 
Girl" is from the show of that name 
and a made-to-order Thomas ballad, 
as is "Rose- Marie." His rich voice 
reaches the heights in both. 

The usually distinctive orchestral 
accompaniment, which la a feature 
of all Brunswick vocal efforts, is ex- 
ceptionally fine here, and, like the 
other arrangements, to Walter 
; Haenschen's particular credit.- 



NOBODY KNOWS WHAT A RED 
HEAD MAMA CAN DO (Fox 
Trot)^-Okeh Syncopators 
MY GAL DON'T LOVE ME ANY 
MORE— Same— Okeh No. 40282 
Novelty fox-trots both, snappy and 
rhythmic. Harry Reser's Okeh Syn- 
copators sells them in a rollicking 
spirit. Billy Jones is also present in 
the latter, with some vocal choruses. 



SOB SISTER SADIE— Fox Trot)— 

Original Memphis Five 
THROW DOWN BLUES-^am*-^ 
Victor No. 19594 
The quintet delivers plenty "hot" 
and unadulterated Jasz when it does 
its stuff. They can't miss, particu- 
larly with addicts and disciples of 
torrid modulations who dote on the 
sizzling paprika. The second- num- 
l)er is the work of Prank SIgnorelli 
and Phil Napoleon of the Five. 



WEEPIN' THE BLUES— Harry 

Frankel , 
OLD BLACK CROW— Same-Co- 
lumbia No. 288- D 

Whoever Harry Frankel may be, 
he suffers nothing by comparison 
with the best ukulele soloists. In 
some respects he Is better. His voice 
takes well on the wax, and the uke 
accompaniment also clicks. 

Both numbers are of his own com- 
poeltlon and satlfifactory. Mr. 
Frankel should be heard from fur- 
thar. 



HOW DO YOU DO— Billy Jones and 
Ernest Hare (The Happiness 
Boys 
CROSS-WORDS— Billy Jones— Edi- 
son No. 51500 
"How l>o You Do" (Harrison- 
Flemlng-DeVoll) is a radio favorite 
with the Happiness Boys. They 
have built up its many choruses in 
great style. They use their own 
names to address each other inti- 



Baw-an ^ Dav 

SILVER BELL 

BANJOS 

New Catalog — Just Out 

THE BACON BANJO CO. Inc 

3R0T0N. CONN 



OLD PAL (Fox Trot)— Oriole Or- 
chestra 
SUNKtST COTTAGE IN CALI- 
FORNIA — Sam*— Brunswick No. 
2815 
The crack Orioles deliver smartly 
once again with this couplet. The 
"Old Pal" ballad (KahJt-Van Als- 
tyne) makes a decorous but satisfy- 
ing fox trot). 

"Sun-Kist Cottage in California" 
(Olsen-Gress-Kilfeather-Hlrsch) is 
basically a dance number and nice- 
ly scored by the Orioles. "I4ike "Old 
Pal," it's an appiealing melody tox 
trot. 



THE ONLY ONLY ONE (Fox Trot) 
— Vincent Rizzo and Hotel Syl- 
vania Orchestra 
SHOW ME THE WAY (Fox)— 
Markets Orch.— Okeh No. 40Z83 
"Only One" (Monaco -Warren) Is a 
rhythmic fox trot and smartly de- 
livered by the Rizeo combination, a 
Phllly favorite. "Show Me the Way" 
is also handled by a crack band, the 
Markels orchestra, society favorites 
In and around New York. Their 
rhythm is also above par. 



WHERE'S MY SWEETIE HID> 
INGT (Fox Trcit)- IsKam Jonof 
Orchestra 
FEEDIN' THE KITTY— Same— 
Brunswiek No. 2776 
The crack labam Jones band 
struts its stuff plenty in this dance 
cbuplet. "SweeUe" (Malie-Flnch- 
Britt-Little) is an intrinsically meri- 
torious fox trot, and elaborated by 
the smart Jones technlc it should 
find wide public appeal. The trum- 
pet solo, the super arrangement, the 
reed and brass contrasting and all 
the other niceties therein oombine 
for a brilliant recording. 
• Roy Bargy's novelty fox trot. 
"Feedln' the Kitty," la a snappy rag 
and equally fbtchlng. 



'Less Jazz' in Contracts 



Dallas, Tex., March SI. 

Less Jags and more of the 
old-time atuff. That's the edict 
given by the park board aa its 
•ummer policy. 

In awarding contract* to 
band leaders this summer the 
mentioned clause will be in- 
serted. 



great style. The companion num- 
ber, a dance favorite, is also done 
full justice by Miss Seeley. 

What distinguishes this record, 
incidentally, along with the other 
new Columbia releases, is their vast 
technical improvement on the ques- 
tion of amoother reproduction, an 
heretofore detrimental defect. 



FAMILIAR ITALIAN FOLK SONGS 
(Wai^i--Ohm«n and Arden 
(Piano Duet) 
OLD FAMILIAR1MEL0DIES— Same 
—Brunswick No. 2794 
This Brunswick novelty release 
should be a big seller. Phil Ohman 
and Victor Arden, crack piano roll 
and phonograph recorders, also now 
in "Lady Be Good," should be util- 
ized more often for duets of this na- 
ture. They "can" beautifully. Jo- 
seph Green IS also present with his 
vibraphone background. 

The medleys are arranged for 
waltz and fetchingly scored. 



KEEP SMILING AT TROUBLE— 

Shannon Quartet. 
WHEN YOU AND I WERE 
SEVENTEEN— Helen Clark- 
Lewis James — Victor No. 19688. 
AI Jolson's "Keep Smiling" from 
"Big Boy" is done in flne quartet 
harmony by the tiptop Shannon 
male four. Helen Clark, soprano, 
and Lewis James, tenor, duet the 
charming Kahn-RoSoff waltz, 
"Seventeen," in their usual finished 
style. 



LAZY WATERS (Waltx)— Castle- 
M/ood Marimba Band. 

When the shadows fall— 

Samo^Brunswiok No. 2777. 
The colorful Castlewood band, 
waltz specialists oh the Brunswick 
label, have a nice couplet in "Lazy 
Waters" (Kahn-Sandera), a»d 
('^Shadows" (Dolln). The Green 
brothers' marimba and vibraphone 
work is flne, as ever, with the sooth- 
ing reeds contributing to the general 
orchestral effects. 



ONE STOLEN KISS (Fox Trot)— 
International Novelty OrchoMra 
HEART BROKEN STRAIN (Fox)— 
Benson Or«h of Chicago— ^Victor 
No. 19588 

"Stolen Kiss" (Gene Rodemich- 
Larry Conley) is a musicianly effort 
by Nat Shllkret's International or- 
chestra, being melodious and fea- 
turing a splendid orchestral ar- 
rangement of which the violin's 
counter- melody work is particularly 
outstanding. 

Don Bester's Benson Orchestra 
has another flne arrangement, in 
"Heart Broken Strain," a minor fiey 
motif. The banjo, piano and reeds 
stand out. >'■ ,- — ' 



^ 



BAND and ORCHESTRA REVIEWS 



WHAT A SMILE CAN DO (Fox 
Trot) — Billy Wynne's Green- 
wich Village l;»n Orch. ^ 
ALABAMMY BOUND— Same— Edi- 
son No. 51501 
Billy Wynne handles both in sim- 
ple straightforward fox- trot man- 
ner. His brass and banjo work 
stand out, the rhythm being fea- 
tured. Charles Hart does "Smile" 
vocally and Ernest Hare ditto with 
the companion piece. 



K. K. Rai<ls Dance Hall 

Zenda, 111., March 31. 

Thirty robed meml>ers of the Har- 
vard, 111., Ku Klux Klan raided the 
danco ban here durtng a St. Pat- 
rick's day entertainment, tore down 
decorations, broke lighting connec- 
tions and instigated a riot in whl(*h 
two of the dancers were injured. 

The kluxers made two trips to the 
hall, the first one to plant a fiery 
cross expressing their disapproval 
of the celebration of the Erin pa- 
tron satafa dajr. The cross was 
quickly extinguished by bu9ket bri- 
gades of 65 couples and then the 
klansmen returned and raided the 
hall. The kluxers spurred on by this 
touch of gore planted crosses in 
three nearby communities. . The 
sheriff was called but nothing was 
done. 



-(Fox Trot) 



ALABAMMY BOUN 

— Goofus Five 
DEEP BLUE SEA BLUES— Same— 

Okeh No. 40292 

The Goofus Five is the "hot" Sub- 
sidiary of the famous California 
Ramblers. It speclatlzes in "blues" 
and fast numbers. The brass work 
is the high light of their work, and 
proof of this is demonstrated beau- 
coup in "Deep Blue Sea Blues" 
(Clara Smith), with its weird and 
extremely "nasty" modulations. 



DANCING ON THE HOUSE TOP 

— Fred y/»n Eps. 
ON THE VILLAGE GREEN— 
Same— Edison No. 81480. 
Fred Van Kps, the crack banjo 
soloist, delivers a novelty couplet 
with these two selections. The in- 
strumentation, as ever, is fine. There 
Is no orchestral acoompanlment, the 
Boloist standing or falling by his in- 
dividual efforts. He manages to 
keep erect throughout. 



EVERYBODY LOVES MY BABY— 

Blossom Seeley. 
ALABAMA BOUND — Same — Co- 
lumbia No. ^-D 
lioUi numbers .ire excellently suit- 
ed for niossom Seeley. She h.Tndlos 
the bright "Baby " rag number in 



ASKS COMMISSION FROM BAITD 

M. Lawrence Craner has started 
suit for five per cent of Irving 
Aaronson and His Commanders' 
$2,000 weekly salary from the Hof- 
Brau Haus, 63d street and New 
York. Craner, who is on the ataff 
of the New York "American" at 
first handled publicity for the new 
Hof-Brau and also claims to have 
been Instrumental in booking the 
Commanders band into the restau- 
rant. 

Aaronson, the leader, avers he did 
business with George Buck, Gene 
Back's brother. Kendler Sc Gold- 
stein on his behalf have demanded 
a bill of particulars from Craner. 

Craner has since been super- 
seded as publicity man at the Hof- 
Brau by George B. Lottman. 
t 

Kalmar and Ruby in Pictnret 

Los Angeles, March 31. 

Columbia Pictures (Harry and 
Jack Cohn) have signed Kalmar and 
Ruby for picture work, Harry Ruby 
to head the scenario department 
and Bert Kalmer to direct. 

Kalmer and Ruby left yesterday 
for the east, to settle up tlieir af- 
fairs and return here. 



DAMON'S 90 SAYS OR $420 

Rochester, N. Y., March 31. 
Fred a. Damon, late leader *tt the 
late Damon's dance orchestra, in 

Jail here . for arrears in alimony, 

faces 90 dsys' ronflnpment unless 

financial sild to'fhe Cxtetit of $420 

is forthcoming. ' 

» ■ if If I 11 <'i 



BROWNAGLE'S ORCHESTRA (13) 
Arcadia Ballroom, New York 

Brownagle's Orchestra succeeded 
Ray Miller at the Arcadia. Ob- 
viously a tough proposition, this ag- 
gregation delivers smacklngly for 
straight ballroom music. The boys 
are young and naturally full of pep, 
some of the members being 17 to 
19 years old. The drummer is not 
yet 17 and Chester Brownagle. the 
leader, is 19. 

The boys hall from Harrisburg, 
Pa., and their professional career 
is an aftermath of a prep school 
oomMoation, it's a co-operative 
aggregation, each of the personnel 
aharing equally in th« procaods. 
For their dance hall touring, 
through which they built up their 
reputation, they utilize a specially 
oonstructed 15,000 Studebaker 
omnibus which has special com- 
partments for their instruments in 
addition to berths, etc. 

The orchestra l>lays good dance 
music. Their conception of a waltz 
with oboe, violin ad accordion vari- 
ations is an applause-getter. They 
also feature a couple of^ restricted 
"blues," particularly a "Charleston 
Rag" that's a bear of a dance num- 
ber. 

Harry Nadell, violinist, conducts 
and arranges. Chester Brownagle, 
the originator of the band, doubles 
trumpet and banjo. His brother 
Ted (17) handles the saxes along 
with Bob Hayes, Ed SchinI and 
Harry Merkin. James P. Blade, an- 
other youngster of 17, is the band's 
chief arranger and presides at the 
piano but doubling accordion. Blade 
has a reputation as "boy wonder" 
among professional dance orches- 
tras. 

Dan Tammelbaugh doubles piano, 
trombone and violin; Al Finney, 
drums; Sam Trasi, triumpet; Jack 
Kttng, trombone; Frank Huber, 
banjo; Charles Sellers, bass. Jo- 
seph W. Kay is business manager. 
' It's a veraatllo organisation and 
okay for all-round ballroom work, 
anywhere. Abel. 



mentations employed are threa 
saxes, piano, banjo and drums. 



GEORGE ERDMANN and Hte 

Royal Palm Orchestra (12) '/ 
Muaio and Singing . '.. . 

16 Mine.: Full (Special) ' ;. 

Missouri, St. Louis 

George Erdmann, formerly plan'* 
1st with Paul Whiteman'a Col- 
legians, has a nifty aggregation tor 
bis Royal Palm orchestra. This 
week's engagement at the Mlssotirl 
is their first appearance in "big 
time." And if getaway means aay« 
thing — how these lads are golnc to, 
travel! 

Jazz — "hot" numbers — i* thefr 
specialty. But soft, rhythmic num- 
l>ers showed they are fully as gOe'd 
at the opposite. Specialties in 
vocal, vioUn and guitar solo are 
fine, Krdmann tenors almost aa 
well as he plays. A banjo-uke 
chorus features several of the num* 
b«rs. 

iMta and lots of syncopation by 
this bunch. 

Instrumentation: piano, thrM 
saxes, two trumpets, trombone 
banjo, violin, tuba and drums. 

rtitehet ' ■ 



SOUTH AMERICAN TROUBA 

DOURS (5) 
Hippodrome, New York 

This quintet is a npvel Argen-, 
tine strinc combination, in support 
of Addison Fowler and Florenz 
Tamara. The personnel as pro- 
gramed consists of Alcldes Briceno, 
tlple; Jorge Anez, guitara; Manuel 
Valdesplno, landina; Carioa Molina, 
vioMn; Rafael Almanza, raando;a. 

Th^ tinkling stfings make for an 
engagingly tuneful musical setting 
for the dance team's leru a-ork. 
Three of the five als} contribute 
vocally in eniomble. Abel. 



EDDIE ELKINS and Orchestra (10) 
Hippodrome, New York 

Eddie Elkins Is an integral unit 
of Harry Richman's "Night at Club 
Rlchman" In vaudeville, also ap- 
pearing at the cafe. The band 
numbers 10 and their manner of 
grouping on a special platform 
should be studied by all band acts 
partlcula^y as regards with Hip- 
podrome Bookings as a solution to 
proper instrumental balancing on 
the. large stage. The platform 
takes care of that and at the same 
time dresses the stage effectively. 

There are three saxes, piano, 
bass, banjo, trumpet, trombone, 
drums and Elkins violin-conduct- 
ing. It is a smooth dance com- 
bination, contributing three num- 
bers In the act, being naturally 
limited, of which a banjo and trom- 
bone solo stand out individually as 
well Elkins' violin contributions. 

A»el. 



HALE BYERS and Orchestra (6) 
Club Barney, New York 

Hale "Pee Wee" Byers is heading 
a smart sextet at this Greenwich 
Village cafe. Byers, formerly of the 
oftglnal Paul Whlteman aggrega« 
tlon before returning west for a 
back-home aojourn, haa aaaembled 
a nice-looking, big-boy personneL 
Each of the other five tops "Pee 
Wee" by many Inches which makes 
the contrasting height a topic ot 
discussion. 

The boys are of the college boy 
type. They play good dance music 
and a bit above par too. 

The Mayhew brothers, Nye and 
Jack, handle the reeds. With Byara 
also on the sax, this makes an ex- 
cellent r9e<l choir. Wayne Buchnar 
at the piano; Perry Potkin, banjo^ 
'af\d Emory Kenyon, drums, com- 
p^et9 the line-up, 

•< There is no brass nor dota It* 
absence make itself noticeahla In 
any manner. For a cafe aggreg*- ' 
tloo. they add to the general pUs»v i 
tbre in addition to delivering hand- 
ily as a dance combination. 

Ahek 



LARGEST DANCE FLOOR 

Newark's New Ballroom MakM 
Claim-*-Spaeo is 20t x 209 



I . Newark, March SI. 

Newark will boast the largest 
dance floor space according to Jonas 
Perlberg's plans in the erection of 
a new local l>aIlroom. Local capital 
has been enlisted exclusively. Tha 
floor space will be 100 by 200 feet 
Porlberg is at present managing 
director of the Paradise ballroom 
hore. 



KENTUCKY RAMBLERS (6) 
Musie and Singing 
14 Mine.: Full (Special) ■ < -■ 
Majeatic, Chicago 

Aa a contender for consecutive 
vaudeville bookings this aggrega- 
tion will not sufllcD. It is a typical 
small town combination that would 
be perfect for a small road house. 

At this theatre following in 
numerous superior bands the boys 
hardly made an Impression. 

The pianist evidently the leader, 
bursts out with a couple of "pop" 
numbers that aro delivered ama- 
teurl.<<hly. It is obvious that at 
some timo or other ho saw Jolson 
or some of his Imitators perform, 
nut he bumps his knee c.ip more 
than the othera. That mu.st he 
tough }n .'1 4 -a -day hou.sc. 

Kentucky Ramblers evidontly 
have ra milled throuuh Iho moun- 
tain coun'ry !ind a< cidenlally Intu 
OhIcTfc'o. It Is n fourth rate com- 
bination at its Ijest. The inslru- 



"JOY RULERS" OH THE ROT 

Granite Falls, Minn., March SI. 

Public dance halls at Wood Laka. 
which have been closed for the last 
six months, will be opened again aa 
a result of the recent election. Ad- 
vices received here state that danc- 
ers of the village organized and at 
the polls on election day placed on 
the Tillage council men who were 
favorable towards removing the ban 
on dancing. 

Six months ago the dance halls 
were closed because it was claimed 
that the dances were beyond thai 
control of the police officers of tlM 
village. 

The dancers say they have the 
"Joy killers" on the run. 



Biltmore Hotel at Coral Qablea 
Miami, Fla., March SI. 

As part of the Coral Gables realty 
promotion project, the new Miami - 
Biltmore hotel Is to be built at 
Coral Gables. 



PAULSPECHT 

KxrloalT* Cohimhl* Ilr<>or4liw Art- 
bit I* Tlekliiic Uio I>iUM-rra' lUaibO- 
itles At hia Cafe I'UKlara. Phlla4al- 
phle. To th* mrftinx of Tliat I>ig«r«Bt 
rox-Tr<i4, "KI.OBIDA." Spucbt Is 
("urrrntly at th» Colony Thmfre, Nrw 
York, fur Two Weckn, Wher« ta« In 
n\»n Foiitnrlnc "n.OllInA.^' If 

"FLOKIItA" T«a'll play. Nice ThlBgs 
Tlioy Hill Sajr. 

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Bnodf Club's New Show 

j At th« opentos of "Broad Ways of j 
,lt«S" «t th« Paxodr Club (cabaret) 
; iMt Thuradar nl^ht Hal Hixon, In 
raaponM to much applause, includ- 
ing cries tor "author" at the(, finale. 
aonooncttd tliat as Jacic Osterman, 
who had written th* words and 
music of th9 Revue, and Maurice 
Diamond, the staffer, were currently 
•osaffed on the Keith Circuit 
aaUher thought the regulations of 
Keith's booking office against its 
act* appearing publiclr elsewhere 
shouM be riolated. 
I It's unlikely, however, that the 
I booking office would have taken 
I cognisanoe of a slmirte word of ac- 
■ Icnowledgment from those two young 
fellows who had done a thoroughly 
workmanlike Job in turning out this 
ilew floor show. 

T%ere is a snap to this floor show 
that intermingles with Ita speed un- 
til the whole makes It about the 
fastest cabaret performance in New 
York at present. 

In principals besides Mr. Hixon 
featured with Frankie James, are 
LAyman and Kllng, Warner Gault, 
Corinne Marsh and Kthel Bryant. 
The chorus girls (as programmed) 
are Janet Dawlec France.s Ney, 
Billie Blake. Jewel Dolores, Dorothy 
De Serres. Peggy Ellis, Helen Wal- 
lace, Dorothy Allen, Frances Wilson. 
Mae Rejia Orady. 

It was young Osterman'a first try 
at turning out a catMtret revue, not 
the easiest production, as stagers 
know (through limit of floor time 
and limitations in performance), but 
Osterman did so well he may And 
himself in demand to provide floor 
entertainment, while Mr. Diamond's 
handling of the dances is going to 
get him attention. 

The Parody Club can depend upon 
this one for business. "Broadway" 
la a business getter. Sime. 

CLUB MORITZ 

New Tork, March 28. 
George Olsen and His Music are 
the prime attractions at this supper 
club, which makes no pretext at 
"dog," but none the less draws a 
smart clientele on its merits. The 
Zlegfeld band, with its extraor- 
dinary syncopations, the feature of 
which is the refined, well-modulated 
delivery, is repeating ita rendezvous 
rep of making 'em come back for 
more. As a result, despite the 
chcuige of the rest of the show, the 
same crowd is drawn back, making 
for regular trade, augmented from 
time to time by the drop -ins and 
the new additions. 

Peppy De Albrew (formerly with 
Princess White Deer at the Hotel 
Ambassador, Atlantic City), and 
Lovey Lee are the new dancers, 
opening at the Moritx last week. 
They are also new as a team and 
qualify as a satisfactory cafe exhi- 
bition team, although sans the 
"name" for drawing powers which 
is so essential in a cafe nowadays. 

Of the rest of the entertainme^nt, 
the delightful and wholly winsome 
Dottle Wilson Ja probably creating 
most comment. This cutie is an eye- 
feast, not in the sensational fash- 
ion, but because of her charming- 
ly simple and unsophisticated per- 
sonality. The little lady is only 17 
and a sure-enough "comer,' already 
signed for a new Erlanger produc- 
tion. Miss Wilson specialises in 
stepping. Her "Charleston" is a 
corker, and her buck and wing stuff 
excellent. She also handles "cute" 
songs in cute fashion. 

Marion Morgan is a powerful 
soprano and a favorite. She han- 
dles the difficult "Indian Love Call" 
la fl'ne voice. 

The Olsenltes do specialties be- 
tween dance sessions, the "Going- 
Home Blues" (railroad number) 
being a standard with them. The 
brass section has an opportunity for 
a quartet number, doing "Home- 
land" from "Louie the 14th" In dis- 
tinctive fashion. 

George Olsen has developed Into 
a great little master of ceremonies. 
He Introduces everything and every- 
body, and reels off many a fly nifty 
extempore with surpislng ease. 

Abel. 



and image of Bee Jackson at the 
Clu1> Richman, and It's a toss up 
betweei; the two as to their 
"Charleston" proficiency. 

The informality of the place and 
the free-for-all funning is the fea- 
ture of the works. Lewis carries the 
idea through with a vengeance. 

AM. 



Thirsty May Expect 
Much Liquor This Summer 

Washington, March SI. 

Here is news for the thirsty. 

There will be much liquor this 
summer and cheap, too. 

This is the opinion of the National 
Association Against the Prohibition 
Amendfnent, with headquarters 
her«. Their judgment is b.-sed on 
the growing thirst of summer with 
the resultant increased activities 
along the Canadian border. 

Word comes frgm the Divisional 
Headquarters of the association in 
New York to this effect: 

"Most (f the liquor that Is being 
smuggled in at this time finds its 
way into New York, where the de- 
mand is exceptionally large." 

Additional men are being asslgmed 
to the New York division of the 
Prohibition Unit in anticipation of 
the spring and summer rush. 



LINDY'S IN CHICAGO 



Chicago. March tl. 

The opening of Undy** In Chicago 
was one of the most successful 
events ever stagred here. Within 
one hour after the doors opened 
the spacious eating place was ca- 
pacity. The floral pieces were so 
numerous that it was necessary to 
remove them. In order to give the 
customers ample room to move 
around. A flock of show people at- 
tended the affair. 

The restaurant is in three sec- 
tions. The lower floor consists of 
several booths capable of accom- 
modating about SO people. The bal- 
cony can take care of a like num- 
t>er with the second floor comfort- 
ably seating over IM. Llndy's will 
be open 24 hours a day. 

CLEANING UP JUAREZ 



Reducing Number of "Cantinas" 
from 70 to 36 



HUD6INS AND COHTEHPT 

Johnny Hudglns, colored come- 
dian at the Club Alabam, has been 
cited for contempt of court for 
failure to appear March 2S before 
Judge Meyers in the City Court 
for examination in supplementary 
proceedings. Julius Kendler and 
Monroe Goldstein, the theatrical 
lawyers, are suing Hudglns on a 
Judgment for Sl,034.95 awarded 
them for professional services ren- 
dered. 



OOT |1,200 FROM CAFE 

Los Angeles, March SI. 

A couple of bandits early yester- 
day morning broke into the Rendez- 
vous (cabaret), and forced the ste- 
ward to open the safe, decamping 
with 11,200. That is supposed to 
have been the gross Saturday and 
Sunday business at the cafe. 

Mike Rossini is the steward. He 
was confronted with pistols by the 
bandits. 



OXrS EDWARDS AT SHELBURNE 

It is possible that Gus Edwards 
will install a show in the Hotel 
Shelburne, Brighton Beach, this 
summer, although definite arrange- 
ments have not yet been made. 

Should Kdwards do this. It Is un- 
derstood that he will also supervise 
the restaurant of the hotel. 



El Paso, Tex., March SI. 
, Jaurex, Just across the border 
from here, is In the throes of a 
clean-up movement. 

For years the Mexican town has 
been the headquarters, at one time 
or another, for nearly every dip, 
confidence man and "snow" peddler 
in the country. It's different now. 
with a real Chamber of Commerce 
functioning and all American vis- 
itors being guaranteed safe return. 

The latest movement Is to cut 
the number of saloons, or "can- 
tinas." There are 70 now, all full- 
fledged, and it is proposed to reduce 
the number to S6. To accomplish 
this the Mayor will refuse to renew 
the licenses of a number of keepers 
when they expire. 



ROSELAHD'S OFFICERS 

Louis J. Brecker, managing dix 
rector of Roseland, New York, de- 
nies a report that David Loew, 
Marcus Loew's son, is financially 
Interested in the ballroom. 

Mr. Brecker states that the sola 
officers, directors and stockholders 
of the Roseland Amusement Co., 
Inc., are Frank D. Yuengllng, 
president of the Pennsylvania Na- 
tional Bank, Pottsvllle, Pa.: Clin- 
ton D. Rlshel, president of Rlshe' 
St Crosby, wholesale Pennsylvania 
grocers, and himself. 



Want Official Hostesses 
Dallas. Tex., March SI. 
A committee of the City Federa- 
tion of Women's Clubs has asked 
for official hostesses in all local 
dttnce halls. 

It was recommended that the 
salaries be paid by the dance men 
themselves. 



CLUB KENTUCKY 

New York. March 28. 
Probably the "hottest" band this 
■^ Bide of the equator Is the dance fea- 
»T ture at this basement cabaret, for- 
merly the Hollywood. It is Duke 
Kllington's Washlngtonlans. a col- 
ored combo, that plays "blues" as 
nobody can. The Jazx boys who 
drop in at the place, which runs well 
Into the morning and past dawn. 
take much delight In sitting around 
and drinking In their indigo modu- 
lations. Slrpllarly, the patrons arc 
Just as apt to sit It out for quite a 
spell in addition as not. 

The show itself Is headed by Best 
X^ewls. who sings rag numbers In 
tellln<r style and clowns all over 
libs place to his and the mob's de- 
light. With him are the Crane Bis- 
ters, harmony songsters; Jessie AI 
y eova, rag vocalist: Myrtle Bonnie. 
•' prima, and Doris Jackson, "Charles- 
../ t(m" .pec;allrtj,^I>orl, is ,the,.l«ter 



ERHIE TOUirO BACK OH JOB 

Chicago, March SI. 
Krnle Young's first production 
following his recent Illness will ^ 
for the, 'Pershing Palace Cafe on 
the south side. Twenty-four 
chorines will be engaged. 



CABARETS 



Wells and Winthrop opened last 
week at the Ralnbo Gardens, Chi- 
cago. 



Marty Lane, who recently took 
over the Piccadilly and Rendezvous 
restaurants on West 46th street, 
will redecorate the lat^r room and 
install a new floor show, which will 
be staged by Joseph C. Smith. 

The Lido- Venice Is building up 
Its Tuesday night business* with a 
series of special attractions for the 
supper dances on that night. Fowler 
and Tamara. doubling from the 
Hipp, officiated one night. 



B. B. B. (Bobby Burns Berraan) 
Is now master of ceremonies at the 
Club Fronton in Greenwich Village. 
Al Slegel's orchestra Is also there. 



Bert Lewis is now in charge of 
the floor show and entertainment 
at the Club Kentucky, New York, 
officinAlng as master of ceremonies. 



Oklahoma Bob Albright and 
Leonard Stevens share billing 
honors at Seminole Lodge (Tormer- 
ly Moulin Rouge), Miami, fla. 



Billie Young is now hostess at 
Harry Phelan's Rltx Club on 45th 
street. 

cnO'lci) 0». 'in rfHiM.liJ mJYa 1 



10-YEAR-OLD FUI 

(Continued from page 1) 
the equality of the black and white 
races. 

Under the provisions of the N. Y. 
State Censorship law the picture 
carries a certificate of the board 
passing the production a» it was 
made prior to the enactment of the 
law. Thus the picture will not have 
to be submitted to the board prior 
to any showings In this state. 

The plans for the Hippodrome 
call for the production of a pre- 
sentation that is to l>e of unusual 
proportiona and entirely in keeping 
with the theme of the photoplay 
story. 

The principal characters In the 
tale are that of an idealist who 
maintains that under the constitu- 
tional rights in this country all 
nien are created equal. To stress 
his point and to have an example 
which will demonstrate his theory. 
To that end he secures a quadroon 
youtli. who has Just graduated from 
college, and brings him into his 
ow" home, passing him off as a 
white man. The final result is that 
the idealist's daughter falls for the 
advances of the "example" and mar- 
ries him. However, befbre the mar- 
riage is consummated, the quadroon 
commits a murder and Is arrested 
for the crime and sentenced to 
death. 

Tfle story is said to be one of 
the most gripping of its kind that 
has been screened and the fact it 
has been held back so long a time 
Indicates there must have been some 
scruples against showing it. 

There was but one showing of 
the picture recorded, for three days 
in lios Angeles, some years ago. At 
the time the exhibitors of the ter- 
ritory waited on the exhibitor own- 
ing the house In which the picture 
was the attraction and advised its 
withdrawal It was withdrawn. 

Since then there have l>een no 
public showings la this country that 
can be traced. 



N. Y/» "Magic Circle" 



The "magic circle" at one or 
two of the exclusive cafes pa- 
tronized by the sm^rt set, has 
a meaning all Ita own. For 
one to be seen sitting at a ring- 
side table carries with it an 
invaluable social distinction 
and Importance. Personages 
who are permitted to occupy 
these choice tables are of the 
social register classlflcatton 
and generally- well known by 
everybody. 

Any new face that makes its 
appearance takes on a fuller 
signlflcance and is studied and 
remembered by all »o that, as 
haa bappe: ed, when it is en- 
countered elsewhere, the imme- 
diate deduction is that he or 
she Is "somelMdy" because of 
their location at the aforemen- 
tioned cafe. 



LAMBS' UPSET 

(Continued from itage 1) 

a protest committee was formed 
and the cfUb is abuzz in criticism 
of part of the Melghan idea. 

The stunt calls for making a mov- 
ing picture on the stage at the start 
of the Gambol and 'exhibiting the 
Aim at the end of the i^erformance. 
It had been arranged to have Haroia 
Lloyd, Charles Chaplin, Bill Hart, 
Richard Barthelmess and Tom Mix 
in the picture, but to make it worth 
while, feminine players were neces- 
sary. Melghan asked and received 
favorable responses from Gloria 
Swanson and Norma Talmadge. 

Then the tradition thing bobbed 
up. Melghan called the council to- 
gether and It was decided the 
Melghan plan should go through 
as arranged. The squawking 
started. Whether the picture stunt 
win have to be changed or thrown 
out altogether is bothering the 
old timers. They don't like to of- 
fend Melghan, yet cannot resign 
themselves to women in the show. 

Chaplin and Llcyd were elected 
to membership last week. That was 
necessary, since only members can 
perform in a Gaml>ol. Mix is leav- 
ing for Europe next week but the 
others will be on hand if the pic-, 
ture stunt Is used. 

The nearest to feminine playing 
In a Lamb's Gambol was Bisle 
Janis' singing from a box. The 
late Lillian Russell somewhat sim- 
ilarly performed but neither actu- 
ally went upon the stage. 



RAMO EXPLOfTATION 

(Continued from page 1) 
During a musical program, plug 
•Yeaders" were broadcast, praising 
current and coming attractions at 
the Majestic, Emery, Rlalto and 
Modern theatres. 

WJAR, operated by another big 
department store, was also hooked 
up for a similar stunt. Another 
pulled as a surprise by Manager 
Matt RelUy of the Majestic was the 
installation of loud speakers in the 
house during the John McCorntack- 
Victor radio concert some time ago. 
Huge ads In the dailies mentioned 
that instead of sitting at home to 
hear the sjnger any person could 
see two first run feature pictures, 
hear an organ recital, and the Mc- 
Cormack concert— all for 40 cents 
at the Majestic. 

When this stunt was put over 
the Majestic was the only house in 
town whose gross was not hurt by 
the radio concert. It is believed by 
the Smery men, however, that the 
novelty once worn from the stunt. 
It would not draw at all, and its 
use, .first contemplated in all of the 
Emery houses, was abandoned. 
Questionnaire Information 

Before the final decision to aban- 
don the radio plug was made, ques- 
tionnaires were distributed to pa- 
trons of the Emery houses. The re- 
turns tabulated. The result showed 
that practically every person an- 
swering a questionnaire would 
rather stay at home to listen to a 
good radio concert than come 
doWntown to a movie — no matter 
what the weather, price or film. 

Some radio fans — the show peo- 
ple here claim they are the hard- 
est boiled i>eople In the world- 
went so far as to suggest that the 
weekly radio frolic put on through 
WEAN be given earlier in the even- 
ing — which would improve the the- 
atre business immensely — not! 

With this decision of the Emery 
people, radio exploitation of any 
films Is a dead Issue in the town. 
no other houses being hooked up 
with any of the broadcasters. 



GIRL SHOW'S BILLING 

(Continued frooi page 1) 
easlar. Bat the council la to be tbi 
iHdge oir what'a what in ahow posti 
ers, lobby dlsplaya and newspaper 
ads from how on. 

Local theatre owners will request 
smreral rulings by the municipal 
censors. They want to know Just 
how much of the human form must 
t>e draped before its picture can 
appear in the newspapers. The new 
ordinance prohibits any display of 
bare knees and some of the theatre 
managers call this too drastic. 



"Flashes of the Great White 
Way" has been criticised through^ 
out its route the entire season, for 
vulgar paper and misleading adver> 
tising. It's a vaudeville tabloid 
built into a tw»-hour performance. 
Through the sensuous billing di|- 
play, the show has been doing 
business. 

At the Tulane, New Orleans, It 
got S16,000 on the week, the best 
gross in that house up to the time 
this show came In. Tom Campbell, 
the house manager, had to "square" 
the show and the paper with the 
women and civic societies of the 
town. 

The producer of the show is An- 
ton in New York. 



SOdETY AMATEURS 

(Continued from page 1) 

crults from society. The Art Thea- 
tre got Its start by playing during 
the summer at Frank Vanderlip's 
private theatre at Scarboro on the 
Hudson. Henrj' Stillman was and 
is now the general director. 

The Art theatre announced it 
had taken over the Punch and Judy 
for the season and made its debut 
with "The Small Timers" which 
lasted a few weeks. "Nocturne." a 
matinee attraction by the same 
group, was then unsuccessfully 
presented regularly. "The Dunce 
Boy" is the third production try. 

Plans of the Art theatre call for 
the establishment of a reserve fund 
with which to buy plays, make prd- 
ductions, etc. That is the given 
reason why stockholders agre«^d to 
invent ajjd work for virtually noth- 
ing, presumably untH a comfortable 
balance Is raised. The group is ' 
ambitious of establishing similar 
projects in other cities. 

The new players who bought 
stock were required to Join Equity 
but do not have the protection of 
the Equity contract provisions be- 
cause tULYlag invested they are 
partners In the production. Pro- 
fessionals engaged are appearing 
under the usual regulations provided 
for independent producers. 



BIGNKK 



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(Continued from page 1) 
and a gallon of wine at each after- 
noon and evening show. 

Cops who saw the show reported 
to Chief of Police O'Neil that the 
champ didn't eat as much as he 
was supposed to. The chief served 
notice on Sam that unless the sign 
was changed he would press a 
charge of fratidulent advertising. 

"Another thing— that gallon of 
wine which Is advertised," Chief 
O'Neil said In Instructions to pre- 
cinct superiors, "if any man, at any 
time, starts in any theatre to drink 
a gallon of alleged wine, you get 
a sample of it, have it analyzed, 
and, if possible, prosecute the man 
under the prohibition law." 

Due to the chief's objection, the 
"wine." which, Sam said, was a 
gallon of Ice water with a 10-cent 
bottle of grape Juice poured into it, 
was scratched off the bill of fare. 

The next day one dally refused 
to accept any further advertising 
on "Big Nick," and Sam,- to avert 
trouble, dropped all mention of the 
eater from his ads. 



WDBH NOW WCTS 

The C. T. Shere Co. broadcasting 
station. WDBH, Worcester. Mass., 
has been changed in call letters to 
WCTS. The same wave length will 
be operated on. 



JACK LINTON 

AND HIS 

CADET ORCHESTRA 

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SAN ANTOmO'S EXPOSITION 



Chicago. March SI. 

ProspecU for the new cam^al 
■eaaon look good. Shows of r mu- 
table atandliiK are bavins CeM iltf- 
flculty In getting into towns and 
«itlea than last ^ear. 

-^>h«r« Is not the determined an- 
tagoniam to carnivals in certain 
«ommunltiea although to aome 
states Sporadic I«glslatl»n U tn- 
Toked to nUse Ucmumb. ', 

Local moving picture houses are 
still antagonistic to carnivals, main- 
taining they are local enterprises 
and should be protected against out- 
side amusements coming in. After 
a winter where the OBly means of 
amas«nie»t hlive been furnished by 
the ^ local movies or an occasional 
dancs. traveling show, or similar 
entertainment, people crave for 
something different, such as the 
carnival provides and jnrill patron- 
ise it. If they cannot get it at home. 
wlU go to an adjoining town tof 
that purpose. 

Auspices and License Fees 

Many caraiva] men this year are 
eliminating auspices from their 
repertoire and finding it ad- 
vantageous to do so. City fathers 
have been tired for a long time 
granting free permits to many so- 
called auspices that In their own 
hearts they knew were simply alibis 
to dodge the license. No matter how 
well conducted a show may be. a 
reasonable license Is not only right 
but necessary. 

The towp or city In which a car- 
nival appears Is put to some ex- 
pense In the way of police protec- 
tion; there Is a certain wear and 
tear on the streets; carnivals no 
matter bow well taken care of must 
litter the adjoining streets to a cer- 
tain extent and all of this needs 
consideration. The city Is not. how- 
ever, entitled to charge aa «c- 
orbltaat sum or penalise American 
cltlsens and the great majority of 
carnival felks are American eitl- 
sepa 

Lesa Op|M«ition 

Showmen And that In most cases 
where the licence is paid by them- 
selves, the lot rented and the light 
bill and water contracted by the 
show, there* Is less opposition to 
th^ir presence as In this way they 
provide part of the city's revenue. 

There are ceirtain auspices, 
patriotic, charitable or for purposes 
of relief that are entitled to the 
elimination of the license fee not 
only with reference to carnivals but 
to anything else In the way of 
money raising for a worthy eause. 
These are the exceptions. The gen- 
eral agent who even endeavors to 
put over the free license gag under 
phony aasplcos Is not doing any- 
thing for the betterment of the 
business. 

Still -Fixino" 

There ars communities where 
the local fixer can still arrange for 
a grift. There are places where after 
running fairly respectably for five 
days thfe show, will "cut loose" on 
Saturday night and "open up 
everything." 

Every dirty dime they Uke out 
of the community means a clean 
aollar out of the coffers of those 
who follow. 



Expect Record Crowd at 
West Texas Convention 

Mineral Wells, Tex., March 31. 

All roads in west Texas will lead 
to Mineral Wells May 4-6. A crowd 
of perhaps 100,000 will be attracted 
to the annual convention of the 
West Texas Chamber of Comaierce, 
the biggest event of the year In 
these pcurta. 

Rodcov carnival attractions, a 
pageant, balls and the hot mineral 
^•ater for which the town is famous 
will be features. 



MeCsiren Managing New Park 
Garrett Mountain Park, near Pa- 
terson, N. J., which opens this 
spring, will have James McCarren 
as general manager. 



P. R. R.'S NEW TARIFF 



Washington,'' March 31. 

The Pennsylvania Railroad bas 
Issued a new tariff covering the 
handling of circus and carnival 
outfits. Known as "I. C. C, P 18«S." 
this tariff makes several changes in 
the rules governing the outflta 

Item 3 under these rules has been 
amended to read: 

"Outfits of five (5) cars or less, 
properly equipped for movement in 
passenger service, will be handled 
under tariffs published by the Pas- 
senger Department, Outfits of five 
(5) car» or leas reqnired to be 
handled in freight service will be 
subject to the rates published on 
Page 3 of this tariff for six (») or 
ten (10) ears." 

This rule previously read: 

"Outfits of five (5) cars or less 
win be hsAdled under rules or 
tariffs established by the Passen- 
ger Department." 

Item 9, which covers charges for 
Ice and water when furnished by 
t^e railroad, has also been changed, 
but in wording only, the charges re- 
malniag the same. 

There is, howevfir, an entirely new 
provision appearing In the new 
regulation. This Is In reference to 
the railroads furnishing oars for 
the show outfits. This was for- 
merly provided for "at the Mune 
rates as cars tarnished by the aut- 
fit." with tha rental basis for same 
"to be set Ity the Operating De- 
partment. 

This new elavse fonows these 
provisions and reads aa follows: 

"12. Not to exceed 20 per cent of 
the amount td be- paid for road haul 
movement between points on Penn- 
slyvania R. R. Lines west of Pitts- 
burgh, Pa., on City, Pa., and Brie. 
Pa., and on that proportion accru- 
ing to PenxisyWania R. R. Unes 
west of Pittsbursfa. Pa.. OU City. 
Pa^ and £<rie. Pa., when movement 
is between a point east to a point 
west or vice rersa, under contract, 
will be supplied In passenger mile- 
age, for use only by bona fide ad- 
vertising agents or bill posters." 



1-Piece Bathing Suits Not 
So Good When on Parade 

XiOS Angeles. March SI. 

Shapely misses in one-piece bath- 
ing suits h%;ve no charms in the eyes 
of Councilman John Arnold of Long 
Beach, Cal.. If you are willing to 
take his word for tt. 

Arnold voiced strenuous objection 
to the pretty things when the coun- 
cil took under consideration a pro- 
posal to hold a bathing girl parade 
Aug. 9. 

And he said: 

"We want to keep Long Beach 
different from the rest of the beach 
cities." 

Arnold already has won himself 
the reputation of being "different." 
He has gone on record -pfeviously 
as violently opposed to public card 
tables, having declared Ihey tended 
to lower the moral standard of the 
youth of Long Beach. 

As for a bathing girl parade! 
Arnold positively assprts the morals 
of the youths would go to the eter- 
nal bow-wows. 

The plans for the bathing girl 
parade are being fostered by the 
Long Beach Amusement Leag^ue 
composed of merchants and show- 
men along the Pike. It is planned 
to make the event a real beauty 
show with girl entries from prac- 
tically every Southern California 
city. 



BAZAAB'S 2D FOR ELKS 

Chlc-lgo, March 31. 

The Minneapolis Bazaar Co. fin- 
ished It.s second Indoor circus for 
the Mlnneapoll.>« Elks. It w»s :\ 
Rignal su^'ctrss. 

The next encagei .ent 'of the Ba- 
zaar Co. In at Brainerd. Minn., also 
for the i:ikR, April 1-1-18. 



Propose $6,000^000 for internstional 
Event 



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San Antonio, Tex., March 31. 

It is proposed to make the forth- 
coming international exposition here 
a 15.000,000 aifair. Col. Frank Q. 
Holland. Dallas magazine publisher, 
at a luncheon here of 300 exposition 
workers, said the city should raise 
|l.000,»00 and the state f^.OOO.OOO. 
Previously it had been planned to 
spend but $900,000. 

It was predicted that if San An- 
tonio could get the money, its expo- 
sition ' wonld surpass in grandeur 
those held at Buffalo, Chicago and 
St. Louis. 

As the town Is the gateway to 
Mexico, that country should be In- 
vited to participate, speakers urged. 



RUBIN & CHERRY 
START SEASON 



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Fine Display Upon Open* 
ing in Alabi 



Montgomery, Ala.. March 31. 

Tb» Rubin and Cherry shows 
opened their lt2S season in Mon- 
gomery last wesk on the Todd lot 
The City's Own Show presented a 
fine appearance. Crowds attended 
and every thine **■ tn first-class 
shape. 

Twenty-two highly decorated 
fronts and new canvas and banners 
formed what might be termed one 
of the greatest midways. 

Rubin Gruberg declares he will 
take the wonder show into Cahada, 
and from present appearances It 
looks like he win. 

Nine of the latest rides are on 
the ground. These will l>e added to 
as the season progresses until the 
shew will haT* an equal number 
with any other organisation. Chil- 
dren's rides win be added. 

The show goes te Selma, Ala., 
then to KnoxviUe, Tann., and begins 
its tour north to the jtalrs, 21 of 
which are contracted, including the 
two largest circuits in the country, 
the Western_Canadlan Class "A" 
fairs and the "^Ig Five." 

Rubin and Cherry are booked 
solid to the end of November, re- 
turning to Montgomery for the 
Alabama State Fair, after which 
they go into wlntsr quarters here. 



Nic« Get-Away Party 

Chicago, March tl. 

Tbe Get-Away party by the 
Showmen's League Wednesday eve- 
ning was one of the most enjoyable 
dances ev^r held by that organiza- 
tions. Around SOO were hi attend- 
ance. 

Much of the credit for the suc- 
cess must be given ta Sam J. Levy, 
thhrd vice-president. It was Levy 
who se/:ur«d the splendid Frank 
Westphsl orchestra and the lavish 
entertainment features and was re- 
Hponfril))e for the whole undertak- 
ing. 

This dance signed the departure 
of practically all outdoor showmen 
from Chicago. They will now go 
to the various winter quarters in 
readiness for an early opening, ex- 
cept those who will operate In snd 
around the city this coming year. 



ODDFELLOWS' AFFAIR 

Indianapolis, March 31. 
The Oddfellows, Lodge No. 405, 
will stage a celebration here, Msy 
18-?3. Bert S. Ondd is the chair- 
man of the committee on arrange- 
ment.s. 



MIKE BARNES EXPECTED BACK 
Chicago, March 31. 
M. TI. <Mlke) BameB. who h.is 
l>een In Alburquerque, N. M., all 
winter for hfi» health, has recov- 
ered; according to advloes received, 
and his doctors Inform him that he 
may return to Chicago at *n early 
date. 



Harry Gambrel Also Has 
Body Execution on 
• Shafcr 



Denver, March 31. 

A verdict of 119,012.30 was award- 
ed against Harry Niles Shafer, 
erstwhile promoter of the Pageant 
of Progress, held in Denver in 
July, 19*8, by a Jur>'. The com- 
plainant was Harry Gambrel, who 
waS' also awarded a body Judgmen: 
against Shafer. 

The award was made quickly 
after a trial that lasted two days. 
In his claim against Shafer, Gam- 
brel alleged that through fi^uid and 
misrepresentation, Shafer prevailed 
upon him to sign a contract to 
handle' the sale of space, advertis- 
ing and tickets for the pageant, 
and that lie spent $9,01^30 of his 
own money in carrying out the con- 
tract. 

The pageant developed into a flop. 
Gambrel learned, so be alleges, that 
Wafer's representations that the 
pageant' had the backing of the 
Denver Real Estate Exchange, the 
Retail Merchants' Association and 
other civic organizations and that 
Internationally known attractions 
were to be staged as a part of the 
pageant, were false. 

The verdict of the Jury covered 
$9,912.30 actual damages. $10,000 
exemplary damages and the body 
Judgment. Shafer Is said to be In 
Spokane. 



RIVERVIEW THftEATENED 



Chicago, March tl. 

Rlvenrlew Park. Chicago's great 
amtisement park, will become a 
thinx of the past. If plans by As- 
sistant Superintendent William J. 
Bogan are approved by Superin- 
tendent of Schools William McAb- 
drews and the Board of Eklucatloo 
tor the building of a t4,00«.M* plant 
to accommodate 5,090 students In a 
Junior and senior technical high 
school, a school for trade appren- 
ti^ea and ultimately a Junior col- 
lege, normal and elementary school 
and a stadium. 

Condemnation of the 110 acres, 
now held on an eight-year lease by 
the Riverview Hotel Company, will 
ensue and the site taken over by 
the board for a new Chicago edu- 
cational center. The rights of 
"eminent domain" wlU be Invoked 
by the Board of Education to ac- 
complish this purpose should the 
trustees consider the recommenda- 
tion favorably. 



ALLIANCE MADE 
AT LANSING OF 
"SHOWWEET 



K. of C. and Shriners 
Working Together In- 
stead of Competing 



l^nalng. Mich.. March SL 

A most onusual allianee In the 

amusement field Is by the flRuiners 

and Knights of Columbus, who have 

started out ta mako the week ct 

April 13 "Show Week" in Lansing. 

The Shriners have arranged for a 

Mg hippodrome show at the Prud- 

den auditorium here week ef Aih-U 

IS. Opening on the same date la 

the "Chinatown" fair and Indoor 

carnival of the Knights of Colum- 
bus. 

Instead of the two organizations 
bucking each other a Joint commit- 
tee has been named te promote the 
week as ""Show Week." Popularity 
contests of tbe two organisations 
have been merged Into one. 

The Joe Bren Production Co. of 
Chicago has the contract to fur- 
nish the entertainment numbers and 
stage the hip show for the Shriners. 
Mullholland Broa are In charge of 
the entertainment arranged for the 
K. of C. 

There is an Instance several years 
ago in which the two fraternal or- 
ders Joined la aa ondertaldnc at 
Utica, N. T. There are no Instanced 
known In Michigan fraternal eirclea 
where the twa organisations com- 
bined to the extent Ihey have in 
Lanslnc. 



Luna Park at San Diego 
With Many Amusements 

San Diego. March SI. 

Coincident with the $2,000,000 
development under way at Mission 
Beach to make that resort the 
amusement center of this part of 
Southern California, ground re- 
cently was broken on Luna Park, 
which will house a number of con- 
cessions. , 

The Luna Park project will en- 
tall an outlay of $125,000. 

The park will occupy an area 
93 by $62 feet in the center of thf 
Mission Beach amusement son* and 
will Include a four-abreast carrou- 
sel, fun boose with 20 or more 
unlta dodgcan, mlxup, toy:and of 
miniature devices for children, Ni- 
agara whirl, Ferris wheel, old 
mill, love ncet, together with shoot- 
ing gallery, whirl-o-ball. laughing 
mirrors and endless games. 

Wired so that it can be brilliantly 
outlined by electric Illumination, 
Luna Park Is expected to be com- 
pleted in time for the grand open- 
ing of San Diego's newest resort 
early next summer. 



New Wiimipeg FWr 
RiraKng Toronto's Expo. 

Chloaga, ManA tl. 

Charles Vandarllp, secretary of 
the new Winnipeg. Man., fair, was 
In Chicago last week. 

"Winnipeg should be capable of 
giving a fair as big as Toronto." 
said Mr. Vanderllp. 

Big grandstand acts, with a big 
fireworks. spectacle at alght win be 
given. The grandstand btrida 7,000 
peopla The opening is June 22. the 
fair continuing to July 4. 

Believing In putting a popular 
price on admissions and grandstand, 
Mr. VanderHp states that the prices 
win be 26 cents general admission, 
the same as Toronto, or five tickets 
for tl. The grandsUnd admission 
win be SO cents. 

It is expected the new Winnipeg 
fair will have a larger attendance 
than' any of tbe other Western Ca- 
nadian fairs and only exceeded in 
this respect by the Canadian Na- 
tional Exihibitlon ft Toronto, the 
largest on the American Continent. 

The Greater Sheesley Shows have 
been engaged for midway attrac- 
tions at Winnipeg. 



N. Y. Legion** Convention 

Bf'pt. 10-12 have been net as the 
datAi for the seventh annual con- 
vention of the Amerlran Leglon^for 
New York 8t*te. The convention 
will be held in New York Cltir. 

Tomorrow (Thursday) at Keen's 
Chop House n press conference and 
luncheon will be held when de- 
tails of the forthcoming event are 
to be given out; 



OPENINO ON TWO LOCATIONS 

HlMim'md. Vr., March 31. 
The Boyd A I.lnderman Shows 
will Open here the last week In 
April, pUijlng on two locatluns. 



Earliest Shows Doinf Well 



Chicago, March 31. 

Reports from the one or two 
carnivals that have opened are 
that business Is much better than 
last season so far for the early 
birds. Possibly this Is due In soms 
part to tbe weather conditions, not 
at all bad in Texas where tha re- 
ports coma from. In addition to the 
weather, showmen are inclined to 
think that conditions are to be 
credited. 

There seems to be a feeling there 
Is more money in circulation than 
last year. There are no labor 
troubles of any Importance and a 
feeling of optimism prevails among 
the agricultural Interests, reflected 
In the cities and towns. 



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CHIFMAK FUBUCIZIKa 






Los Angeles, March $1. 

Bert Chlpman, secretary. Pacific 
Coast Showmen's Association, with 
a four months' leave of absence, 
jfoes to Denver to handle the pub- 
licity for the Union -Tjabor Centen- 
nial Celebration, June 14-21, Jimmy 
Dunn will look after Chlpman's of- 
Ilce while he's away. 

The Denver celebration win be 
held under two circus teats. E. P. 
Wyley. United Productions Amuse- 
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RESERVATION HEADS HGHT TO 
KEEP INDIANS OUT OF SHOWS 



Rodeos, Roundups and Fairs Hard Hit if Protest 
Goes Through — Indians Neglect Farms — Show 
Life Attractive to Red Men 



Pl«rr«, S. D., March tl. 

A protMt, Blamed by aup«rin- 
t«iKl«nta of eight Indian reserva- 
tions In South and North DakoU, 
demanding the practice of enKafflug 
' Indiana for ahowa and more eape- 
olalljr rodeoa, roundupa and fair, be 
■topped, it allowed will affect the 
"Vild west" and parade features 
that many summer ahowa offer. 

The proteat saya tiiat many In- 
dians are farming and that the in- 
eeative to accept show ofTers and 
travel around the country naturally 
causes them to neglect their agricul- 
ture work 

The reservation heads also de- 
clare in their protest that rodeo of- 
fers, with the Indians getting 
chances to follow roundup after 
roundup and to go from fair to fair 
1. have worked a handicap upon In- 
dian work upon the reservations. 
It is claimed the show manage- 
ments add encouragement to their 
offers by liaving the Indians parade 
in their coatumea and give exribl- 
tions of dancing. 

It is known tltat an Indian haa 
}9tt a field of IS acres of good oats, 
ready to be cut, to travel a long 
distance to Join a show and parade 
la feathers and paint. 

TIm superintendents are also on 
> reeord as»lnst the parade and 
daJaces because the better element 
atnong the Indians object to them 
and that such spectacles give the 
publle the wrong idea of the In- 
dian. They also maintain tltat 
these siteetacles are al>soIutely in- 
Imioal to the religious welfare of 
the Indian. 

South Dakota len w ts tluus heads 
•tgniair the protest are: R. 8. 
Craicsk Cheneyye acsney: B. W. 
Jtamare. Pine Ridge agency; C. W. 
Ziebach, Port Thompson; J. H. He- 
Oregor, Rosebud. 



QRCUS JAPS STOPPED 
ON WAY TO JOIN SHOW 



Eight Contracted Artists for 

Robblns Show Await Im- 

migratiofl Release 



m^m AMUSEMENT PIER NEW 
AT VENKE; YOEGIUN IN CHARGE 



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BARNES OPENS 



Chicago, March II. | 
In spite of the dlfflcultiea Al O. 
Barnea experienced with the In- 
come tax collectora, the circus bear- 
ing, his name opened March 21 to 
large bueinesa. The opening waa 
haljed with a full page of roto-' 
gravure photographs In the Loa 
Angeles "Times," all taken at the 
Al. O. Barnea zoo. 

The ahow will play for the nex- 
20 daya through Callfoml|». :,^, 

CHAMP TAMBOUBINE 

Chicago, March 81. 
Among other "wonders," the Ha- 
genbeck-Wallacs clrdua thla aeason 
will use the world's largest tam- 
bourine. The Instrument, manu- 
factured especially for the show by 
the Leedy drum company, meas- 
ures three feet across. It is to be 
used In an elaborate horse act. one 
of the horses playing the tam- 
bourine In an orchestra. 



SOIE SHOW WITH HAWAIIAH8 

Chicago, March' ai. 

John "Doc" Ogden. for several 
years manager of the (lide show of 
the Sella-Floto circus, will handle 
the side show on the Walter It. 
Main circus this season. 

Ray Daly, forme manager of the 
John Robinson Circus side show, 
will have an added attraction — a 
smaller side show' featuring Ha- 
waiian*. 



I)«s Moines, March tl. 

Eight Japanase eircus perform- 
ers, under contract to appear thla 
summer with Robbtn Bros. Circus, 
have been stoppad by immigration 
authorities at tiM Mexican bordar. 
They are scheduled to open her* 
with the Robbins outfit under aus- 
pices American Legion. April 26-27. 

CoL Fred Buchanan, Robbins 
show head, says the group has 
never been in tha United States, 
hence the dlfllcuUy in getting them 
into the country. 

The Japs left Toklo for a winter 
engagantent in Cuba, later going to 
Mexico City. 



CIRCUSES 

Qentry Bros.- Patterson 
April 11. Paola, Kansas; IS, Pitts- 
burg.' 14; Quapaw. Okla.; 24, Pana, 
III.; Zfi, Mattoon. Ind.; n, Terre 
Haute, Ind. 

Hagenbeck- Wallace 
April 24, Munoie. Ind.; 25, Indian- 
apolis, Ind.; 29. Dayton, Ohio; SO, 
Columbus, Ohio. 

Wslter L. Main 
April 16, Frankfort, Ky.; 16, Win- 
chester; 17,BeattyvlUe; 18, Hazard; 
20, Whtteburgr 22. Irvine; 28, Rich- 
mond. 

Jehn Robinson £ . 
April 20. Danville, Ky.;^21. Lex- 
ington, Ky. 

Ringling- Bam urn- Bailey 
Week March SO. Madison Square 

Oarden, New York city. 

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Millar Broa. Shews 
(S coaches, t bax. IS flat cars) 
April «. Union. 8. C. 



^^elf are ChauUuqua" 

Chicago. March SI. 

▲ new angle in the chauUuqua 
bnalneas developeC at Pierce City, 
Ma., when a former Chautauqua 
BMmagar, F. M. Price, organised a 
company and called it '^htf West- 
am CtutuUnqua." Aa the name 
designates, the system is supposed 
to assist the walftura oC the oom- Ipiines 
munity within whose ranks it 
axhibits. 

Tha entertainment program of 
the new organisation has not been 
announced. 



VniTAHt SHOW Br CHIGAOO 

Chicago, March SI. 

A big military show, to be pre- 
santed by cavalry, infantry, i^rcraft 
and tlie tank corps branches of the 
army will be staged In Grant Park 
aUdlum May 28-24. The affair wlU 
be in charge of the SSth Cavalry 
Division Association. 

The exposition Is to be used *o 
arouse civilian interest in national 
defense. 

There will be battles In the air at 
, night between dirigibles and atr- 



Haoanbeak- Wallace 
(7 Stock. 14 flat. S passenger. 1 adv, 
oars) 
May 28-S«. Beaton. ' 

Ziadman A Pollie 
(17 flat, K box. I coaches) 
May 10. dpans South, 



Construction Shortlj Starting — Financial Arrango^ 
menu Completed in New York — ^May Be Called 

Electric Pier " m 

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FEEDING A PYTHON 

San Diego. Cal.. March SI. 

■OMablo," 2S-foot Indian python, 
had his first meal la flive months 
at the San Dlegn noo last Sunday 
and attracted a record crowd of 
spectators. The big reptile didn't 
show any eagerness for food. 

Thirty- five pounds of goat ground 
into sausage found Its way into 
"Dlabio's" interior via six feet of 
two-inch flre hose, one end of which 
was place in his throat and the 
other attached to a sausage-stuffing 
machine. This repast Is expected 
to provide the python with sufB- 
clent nourishment for three caonths. 

Weighing almost SOO xraunds. 
"DUblo" protested against being 
forcibly fed by endeavoring to kink 
up his sinuous body. It required 
eight men to straighten him out 
Two of the eight nearly got a duck- 
ing in the Seal Lagoon, where fiie 
feeding took place, when "Diablo" 
became suddenly qttitb wriggly. 



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! Ohio Redpath's Field Rope 

Chicago, March SI. 
The field representatives who last 
y^ar represented the Ohio Redpath 
Chautauqua have been re-appointed. 
They are: F. M. Whitney, R. L. 
' Winegamer, D. L. Cometet, George 
O. Whitehead. John J. Joseph and 
Miss Peari Hoifrlch. 



PILOTIHG DS EBEK08 

Chicago, March SI. 

George H. Coleman, with the 
Nat Relsa ahowa as general agent, 
has signed with De Kreko Broth- 
ers' Shows and will pilot that or- 
ganisation this season. 

Coleman Is recognized as one of 
the beat G. A.'a in the carnival 
business, and De Kreko has one of 
the oldest and beat liked ahowa on 
the road. The organization will 
open about April IS la er near 
Chicago. 



Qentry Broa.- Patterson 
(0 flat, 4 stock. 4 sleepers,'~l 
cars) 
April 10, Joplln. Mo.; 17, Nevada; 
18. Independence; SO, SedaHa. Mo. 



Jehn T. Wortham Shows 
(7 ooaohos, 1 stock, IS flat, 1 bag- 
gage. 1 box cars) 
March SO (week). Ft Smith, Ark. 



101 Skipping Chicago 

Chicago. March 'SI. 

The 101 Ranch Circus will get no 
closer to Chicago than Terre Haute, 
where It will exhibit May 4. From 
there the wild west show will go 
to Indianapolis (May I), passing 
on to Dayton. Columbus and east- 
ward. 

It was originally planned to have 
the show exhibit at Orant parlc. 
Chicago. This waa calMd ofl^ how- 
ever, as the expense of securing the 
park was found to l>e too great 



HOUTE -FOE HALF 8EAS0H 

Chicago. March SI. 
Th« Walter' It, Main circus, win- 
tering at Louisville, will open near 
that city. The route for the first 
half of the season has been closed 
and contracted for on tha railroada. 
For the firat two months tha show 
wiU pUy through the Vlrglhlas, 
Kentucky and a l>it of Pennsylvania 



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A subsortptlon will bring you Variety hours before It may be had 
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saving of $3:40 against the 20c for single copies. 

Variety's subscription service has practically been doubIM In speed 
with a view to eliminating the necessity of a permanent resident 
visiting a newsstand for a weekly Issue. 

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The fair department of the Western Vaudeville Managers' Aaaocla- 
tlon In Chicago has l>een a loalng proposition for nearly eight years, but 
1924 proved profitable. It appeared for a while as though things had 
taken a definite turn for the better until the firat of the present year 
when there entered into the situation that ogre of show business, an 
efTlcienoy expert 

The efficiency expert's knowledge of fairs was slightly leas than his 
knowledge of vaudeville. He has been with the association about six 
months, fie speedily demonstrated his function was to teach. 

It may be taken for granted that his intimate relations with the fair 
department has not conduced to any notable esprit de corxw, nor has 
his vaunted efllclenoy proved any mere practical than efficiency fetiches 
usually prove when arbitrarily thrust into show business. 

One of his Innovations was to forbid liberty of contract to the road 
men employed by the fair department. Under the "efficiency" system 
the road men cannot enter into contracts with fair secretaries. Con- 
tracts must first be submitted to Chicago, and, presumably to "Mr. 
Bfllclency." All this red ta{>e and beat-lt-around-the-bush rigmarole Is 
losing and will lose the association plenty of contracts and plenty of 
money with fairs. ^' "^^•v,,.;-. ,^^ ■^ .^ ■■^ J 

100 More Performers 
There are about 100 more performers with the Rlngling-Barnum and 
Bailey Clrous this season than for the past four seasons. Of the added 
number are 40 high school riders who appear 6nly In the "Fete of the 
Garlands," concluding the opening pageant. The remainder of the added 
performers are in the various displays which have been strengthened, 
that act as a sort of replacement to the discarded wild animal acts. 



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Dan Odom, manager of the Hs^enbeck-Wallace Circus, Zack Terell. 
manager of the Sells Floto Circus, and Frank Qavin, concession man 
with the latter organization all escaped death last week when an enclosed 
car thoy wers driving turned completely over. The men were on their 
way to a horse sal* in Indiana, going some SO miles an hour along a 
country pike, when without warning the car turned turtle. 

Beyond scratches and bruises none was sertouHly Injured. 



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Tl»« new 9I,000.000 amusement 
pier Is being planned tor Venice. 
OaL, by a groun of Los Angales and 
New Tork bankers. The project 
has passed all the preliminary 
stages and work on the construction 
of the . amusement resort is to be* 
gin within a short time. Bankers 
from the Coast were In New York 
during the last two weeks and ar« 
ranged for their Eastern associates 
to finance a portion of the invest* 
ment' At the same time it is re- 
ported ttiat they signed a contract 
for a period of three years with 
Arthur Voegtiln to become direc- 
tor-general of the new venture. 
VoegtUn, It is reported, will be the 
commander-in-chief of the project 
during the construction oerlod as 
weH as after the resort is In actual 
operation. 

According to the plana that hava 
been diacusaed, the location of the 
pier is to be at the edge of the 
southern line of Venice, adjoining 
Playa del Rey and will extend out 
Into the Pacific Ocean, having 38 
acres of space and some 800,000 
square teet. exclusive at a huge 
parking place which is also to be 
built into the ocean. 

The present title selected for the 
resort is Blectrie Pier. It wlH have 
a tower that will extend 800 feet 
above the pier and be visible in Los 
Angeles. Another title suggested Is 
"The Rose Oarden of the World.' 

Arthur Voegtiln > could not ha 
reached eariy thta week to confirm ' 
the report that he had been en- 
gaged for the project, but it la 
known that the bankers were In > 
conference with him on several oc- 
casions during their visit to New '^ 
York. Voegtiln is undoubtedly the 
best versed man in the amusenjient ^, 
paik and pier field in the country, f 
It wsa he who worked out tha 
original drawings for Frederie ; 
Thompson's "Trip to the Moon" and '<•; 
later waa associated with Luna ', 
Park during that resort's most suo« 
eessfnl years. He was virtually tha i 
father of the New York Hippodrome '^ 
being aitsociated in the building «ti 
that structure from the time that 
the first pkins Were drawn and tha 
first ground brokea. and he re- 
mained at the theatre for more thaa 
12 years, oonoelvlng and executing 
all oC tlte big spectacles that wera 
presented there during the entira 
regime oC the Shuberts. 

He was sgaia at the HlpodroaM 
for the flrwt weeks e< the house •• 
a vaudevlfla theatra and had muell 
to do with the remodeling ef tht 
giant playhouse. 

'Hlia Miraole City" 

As the plans for the new Welt 
Coast playground of "The MlraflM 
City." Loa Angeles, also provide tMt 
a gigantic open air theatre with •■ 
tremendous water stage and pool. W:. 
is conceivable that Voegtiln on tM 
Job would mean that a great many 
of the tremendous water epectacU* 
that he did at the Hlppodrom* 
would be revived as mr)derntetJj 
form on the Coast, and a revival «C 
"Pinafore" at the water theatrO 
would undoubtedly be In order. 

Among other features that tli« 
pier Is to have Is a dog race tra<* 
for both the greyhounds and the 
whippets ,the latter baring taken a 
great hold with the Pasadena so- 
ciety aet within the laat two years, 
with their race meets becoming al- 
moat the biggest aoclal feature of ^ 
the colony. 

Voegtiln, It ia understood, Is to 
start to the Coast within the next 
few weeks to undertake supervision 
of the first of tlie construction 
work. 



: AmUI Porformess touring the aoutbwest have a new gag to n^.akc 
moii«y. In Dallas. Tex., for iil«tance. k realty boom is on and many 
realtots are offering Iota in various addltlonn. To get out the crowd?), 
they advert^ aerial performances. They're usually held on Sunday. 

While the towaers watch the flyers, slick salefsmen get In their argu- 
ments and many a lot Is sold. 

The Rosalia Gordon Flying Circus has bean filling nuiny of theae dates 
recently. ,...,-,,.., , - - > 



Lion Attacks Trainer; 
Jas. Lynch Loses Finger 

Lo.s AnKoloB. March 31. 

James Lynch, animal tr.ainer. was 
knocked down and frightfully 
clawed by a Hon during a per- 
formanco Of the Al O. Barnes Cir- 
cus at Praeger park. He was taken 
to the California hospital wliere a 
finger from hlH right hand was 
amputated to prevent blood poison- 
ing. 

Lynch will be in the hospital for 
about 10 days. 



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the Greatest Show on Earth, 

RINGLING BROTHERS and BARNUM & BAILEY 

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historic Garden is to be razed to the ground and a 
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and South the opportunity to see this ♦. -'. -'-^ ' 

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"NOVELTY ACROBATS ON STILTS" 

Direction WIRTH & HAMID, Inc. 



George Hanneferd 

"THE RIDING FOOU' 

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The SARAHOS 



"HUMAN PYRAMIDS" 

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Featuring the Loop-the-Loop to a Hand-to-H and Stand 
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RINGLINGS-B. & B. CIRCUS 






Nellt« Revell. seeing the circus for 
the first time ia many years, walked 
slowly Into Madison Square Garden 
Saturday nisht. "I^t me put my 
foot again on the sawdust," said the 
famous member of the one-time 
noted Revell Family. With John 
and Charlie Rinpling attending, she 
stepped upon the track. Thrilled, 
Miss Revell took her place in a box 
next to the Rlngllngs' and the 1926 
big top season was on. 

The regular dress rehearsal Fri- 
day evening and the Saturday mati- 
nee were run through without acci- 
dent during either performance, but 
the real start was Saturday evening. 
At that time the show ran until 
11:20, somewhat shorter than the 
dress rehearsal, but still overtime- 
By Monday the |ihow waa ap^teded, 
several acrobatic and aerial dlaylay^ 
being combined. 

All the ^lld anlmaJ turns are put 
this season, though the menagerie 
is claimed to be up to normal, since 
the "terrlblea" were never on ex- 
hibition. The entire wild animal 
aggregation was sold to the Uagen- 
ok-Wallace show. Several train- 
era, however, were noticed In the 
combined Ringllngs - Barnum and 
Bailex_putfit In other assij^nments. 

Without the anlnoals the Ring- 
lings aimed for a speedy show and 
strengthened displays and mennge 
aectioQs. "Greater activity on the 
stages and rings simultaneously was 
the result sought and obtained. 

This year there are but two desig- 
nated stars given the honor of sin- 
gle performances — May Wirth, the 
Australian phenomenon, and Lillian 
Lietsel, the aerial wond«f> both oc- 
cupying similar rating last season. 
They were siwtted close together, 
L«ltzel going on ninth, while Miss 
Wirth was 11th. It Is likely both 
raqueated the comparatively early 
position, but the result was a punch 
in the middle of the show. 

Last season May Wirth looked at 
the top of her career. Now she 
seems to be in even better form. Her 
equestrianism ia beyond compare. 
She accomplished a full routine 
without fault, never leaving the 
back of a horse without design, 
something exceptional considering 
the still bumpy ring. The girl from 
the Antipodes accomplished the 
basket Jump to l>are back on the 
first real try. Which brought ex- 
clamations from tha experts in at- 
tendause. True championship form 
'Vras exhibited in the aomraersault- 
Ing, and tjie perfectly timed round 
owts, both feats bringing the riding 
marvel her rightful share of plau- 
dits. 

There is a.mtld epidemic of silken 
French gray wigs and Spanish 
shawla in the show thla season. 
Leitzel set the style in wigs, her 
auburn thatch covered with silver 
allk. The Garden's battery of spot- 
lighta concentrated upon her dimin- 
utive body while the aerial wonder 
ever so cooly accomplished the high 
rings and perhaps 100 or more 
throw*. Here, too, ia an unparal- 
leled performance. 

In between the two special fea- 
tures was the gymnastic, tumbling 
and acrobatic display which brought 
on the Colleano Family, another 
contribution from Australia. The 
Colleanos came here last season, 
joining the Walter Main show, in 
which they performed seven differ- 
ent acts. 'Altogether the family or 
parts of It ngured in three of the 
Ringllng displays. Maurice Col- 
leano executed a double forward 
aommersault, floor to floor, which 
feat is the ambition of all athletes. 
The Nelson Family figured In the 
display, with Theol Nelson flip- 
flapping down the track at the 
close. Present, too, were the Me- 



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dinia, the Marlettes and Schuberts. 
Two Walkers Togathar 
There was to have been. a aingla 
display of seven wire acts, but two 
displays were decided on because of 
the exceptional performances of Con 
CoUeano and the Mijarles. The lat- 
ter turns comprised display 18, fur- 
nishing exhibitions of back and for- 
ward Bommersaults on the tight 
wire. Colleano waited for a bit 
while the KJajarles brothers were 
finishing and then performed his 
extraordinary "forward." Circus 
people rate Con Colleano a great 
performer. The Majarles have not 
been In the Garden since the last 
Barnum and Bailey outfit and were 
abroad in the Interim. Manola 
Majarles Is a corking worker on the 
tight wire. Hia back sommersault 
is a thriller. Jesus Majarles, the 
"sfe^" slack wire crack, had a spe- 
cial line strung over'' one of the 
rings. All three work without bal- 
ancing material of (my kind and 
they look pretty well matched in 
their respective specialties. 

The earlier wire. display was on 
.seventh, Berta Beeson (remaining 
incognito as usual in the circtis) 
taking the center, flanked by Max- 
imo, a slack wire worker who has 
been abroad for some time, and 
Naida Miller, a young tight wire 
artist appearing with the outfit for 
the first time. When the others had 
finished Beeson completed speed 
stuff alone. 

Spotted In the center ring with 
two Huflng seal acts on either stage, 
Alf Lojral was In action, but with- 
out "Toque." the spectacular French 
back sommersaultlng poodle, which 
died on tour last season. Loyal has 
added a trained police dog, the lat- 
ter catching balls while circling the 
ring on a horse and later doing a 
fence climbing stunt. Working on 
a stage while the high school riders 
were on. Loyal had hla poodles 
dolled up ■ like tiny horses " and 
trotted them through a liberty 
horse routine, a humorous bit that 
caught attention. 

Mabel Stark Riding 
Mabel Stark Is riding menage 
this season, her leopards being 
sold along with the other wild 
beasts. The fearless animal trainer 
worked quietly and appeared later 
in the liberty horse display. Jorgen 
M. Christiansen, Harry Herzog and 
Florence Mardo featured the high 
school display. Other riders are 
Onlda Nelson. Vladimir Schraube, 
Minnie Davjs, Theol Nelson, Mar- 
garet Strechler, AJmee FllUs, 
Sophie Meek, Bertha Relflenach 
and two kid riders. Miss Christian- 
sen and Paul Nelson. 

For 26 years Mme. Brad n a has 
occupied the center ring at the 
Garden, and she again had the 
honor position In the first of the 
equine displays, along with her 
horses, dogs and pigeons. Mme. 
Bradna was surrounded with a bird 
ballet somewhat like last season. 
Always a pretty act. it will always 
bo a fixture with the big show. 
The 'Reiffenachs performed nicely 
In one end ring and the Krnestos 
In the other. 

The Wirth Family, featuring 
Phil, took the center for a three- 
ring comedy equestrian display that 
was 20th on the program. George 
Hanneford and Family were on the 
Fourth avenue ring, with the 
Brnestos on the JMEadlson avenue 
side. The routines of all three acts 
looked similar. Phil Wirth, with 
his extra stunts, counted in the 
position. The agile and graceful 
Stella Wirth worked a bit alone. 
Both returned recently from a visit 
to Australia with Mrs. Martin 
Wirth, who worked the horses for 
both the family turn and May's 
specialty. 

An excellent acrobatic display, 
19th on the program, bad the Bell- 
claire Brothers In the center ring. 
The apparatus for the spectacular 
loop the loop^.hand stand feat 
worked perfectly arid the result won 
plenty. The Plcchlanld", always 
spectacular with see-saw high 
somersaulting; the. Junetros, new to 



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the show, parformed aam^tlonally 
a head-to-head balanoa from a 
trampoline Jump, aooompUahed 
without aid from alther'a handa. 
It aura la aome neat feat The 
Colleano (irla wara ia one aztrama 
ring and tlia Sarratos in tha other. 
Enlarged LibaKy Display 
For tha enlarged liberty horaa 
display five rlnga are uaed for tha 
first time, and that being the only 
instance. Both stages are of ateei 
understructures, easily carrying the 
weight of six horses. The center 
ring had 24 liberties and both endri 
12 each for a total of 60 horsea 
This made the biggest flash of the 
kind on this side of the pond, al- 
though It was reported earlier that 
120 horses would be used. Chris- 
tiansen. Mayer, Hersog, Miss Stark 
and Schrauba were the trainers in 
action. 

High' trapexa and head balancing 
made up display 21, which had the 
Smiths, Bernard, the Rooneys, Hil- 
lary Long,, tha Mlllettes (father 
and son), the Leanos and Zera<Iaa. 
The perch act display looked the 
same as last season, too, with the 
Andresen Brothers, Thomman 
Brothers, Karoll Brothers, Threa 
Jahns and the Maytells. The pln- 
wheels were Mile. SUbonl, Mile. 
Demallo and Ruth Mlllette, with 
Long doing the head slide. The 
comedy acrobatic display Included 
newcomers In Nelson and Nelson, 
working principally on stilts to 
clever results. The men are Ameri- 
cans who have been in England for 
some years. Present, too, were 
Harry Rlttley, Rice Trio, Four 
Comrades, Hart Brothers and Arena 
Brothers. The earlier trapeze and 
aerial swing display had Aimee 
Flllis, a French girl, one of the 
Colleano girls. Mile. Jenne, Mile. 
Emily, De Mario and Hubert. 

George Denman, famous as an 
elephant trainer, and long with the 
Ringllngs, operated flva troupes 
early In the show, the display again 
including two groups of five small 
elephants. - Elmli Pallenberg, Mme. 
Pallenberg and Mme. A. Strakal 
worked the trained bears for a dis- 
play. Some new stunts were shown, 
including t>all playing stilt walMng, 
a hobby-horse bit and garage com- 
edy stunt. The statue display was 
the silent feature of the program, 
looking little changed from last 
year. The wild west was a lively 
Interlude on the othqr hand. 

Next to closing, as usual, were 
the flyers. Charlie Slegrist has re- 
vived the runway, using It instead 
of the initial swing. Slegrist was 
In excellent form. The Clarkonlan- 
Nelson troupe was in the middle, 
iNit the Clarks were not working 
Saturday night The SlegrUt-Sil- 
bon troupe, more peopled than the 
others, held attention at Its end of 
the Garden. 

Hunters and jumpers are made 
more of this season than hereto- 
fore, aiyl that display ia pretty 
action. A riderless horse ac- 
complishes a leap over a barrier of 
horses four deep, another horse 
with a rider doing the same feat 

The opening pageant is entirely 
new. The punch of this exhibition 
ia the "fete of the garlands," de- 
signed by Charles Ringllng. It is 
galloped through on horses, and 
makes a decidedly pleasing action 
picture. It' is said the new coa- 
tumes for the show this year cost 
$86,000. Included are elephant cov- 
erings. The horses in the garland 
fete are robed in leather of fanciful 
design, the bill for the costumes in 
the fete being guoted at 120,000 
alone. , 

New Fraaka 
The freaka are freaks. There Is 
a new fat' girl, Irene. That makes 
two or threa real heavyweights. 
Also ambling around the track was 
a new skeleton man — amasingly 
skinny. A new midget girl attract- 
ed attention, and a new giant. Jim 
Tarbar. 

Tha clowns mixed In sodie new 
bits with the older standbys. Buck 
Baker's nutty autos are standard. 
Nemo, a lusty clown, raced all 
around the track, chased by a skele- 
ton geared to his back. Cross- 
word puzzles were not neglected. 

Again handling the whistle and 
making the pace for the pe^;form- 
ance Is Fred Bradna, the dandy of 
all equestrian directors. Pat Valdo, 
the former clown, and /ohn Foley 
are his assistants. Ibee. 



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Variety Buraau, 
Washington. March il. 

Tha list of world wants which 
tha United States has been asked 
to supply ia a diversified one for 
the current weelc. according to re- 
ports of tha American repreaenta- 
tlvea acattered throughout the 
world to tha Department of Com- 
merce here in Washington. 

Twenty-eight foreign countries 
are represented. 

In replying it is urged that tha 
neareat oflica of the department a 
llat of which but recently appeared 
in Variety, with the country, the 
article and' the code number be* 
given, la tha order na^ed. 
Wanted 

Among tha direct purcbasera are 
the following: 

Auatralia, amusement devicee 
(14366); Austria, printing and 
lithographing presses (14S64); Bel- 
glum, confectionery and chewing 
gum (14373f ) ; Brasil, phonograph 
recorda (14868); Canada, confec- 
tionery and dried fruits (14371f); 
India, ice cream freezers, one quart 
to two gallons capacity;' men's auid 



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childran'a clothing, woolen hoaiery 
ai)d muitlera, woolen yarn (all 
14S6S). aecond hand clothing (14S19). 
second hand clothing and blanketa 
(14360), typewriters and parta 
(14366): Mexico, molding and pic- 
ture frames (14341); Netherlands, 
new and second hand bags (14369); 
New Zealand, silk and artificial slllc 
hosiery (14361); Philippine Islands, 
khaki and white canvas (14399); 
Sweden, player pianos, medium and 
low priced (14362): Turkey, mili- 
tary shoes and saddles (14367); 
Wales, radio sets, tubes and crys- 
tals (14314). 

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Those listed^ as desiring to act aji 
agents only Include the following: 

Brazil, automobile accessorlea, 
tifW, electrical appliances, and 
(aather. alao radio acts and equip- 
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and equipment (14309), shoes and 
shoe polish (both 14392), belts for 
men (14392; Lithuania, radio sets, 
parts and equipment (14312); New 
Zealand, electrical household appll- 
%noes of all kinds 4J.4S08) ; Porto 
Rico, toilet soaps (14326). • 



OSLT OHE STATE FAIE 

Los Angeles, March 31. 

California la not to have two State 
fairs. The State Legislature in ses- 
sion at Sacramento by a vote of 10 
to 32 voted down the bill, provid- 
ing for a second fair to be held at 
Riverside. 

The regular State fair Is held 
yearly in Sacramento. 



LION "€H)£S BAD" 

Ada,-Okla.. March 31. 

Jack Leblalr, Belgian, lion tamer 
for Honest Bill's Shows, wintering 
here, was attacked and severely 
clawed when a lion he was training 
■'went bad." 

Leblalr is the son of a lion tamer 
who was killed whUe training one of 
these beasts. 



GARRETT'S SO. 2 COMPANY 

QuanUi, Tex., March. 31. 
Gabe Garrett, owner of Oarrett'a 
Comediana, is expanding. Making 
his headquarters here, Garrett Is or- 
ganizing a No. 2 company at Chilll- 
cothe, Tex., nearby, and also at 
Paducah. Tex. 



SCENERY 

DUmtm* Oye. OU W Water Oaten 
tOHKIX SOKNIC nXTDIO *^taw>ai O 

GHir Aoo omcs 



EABLT CABNIVAL OPENINGS 

Chicago, March 31. 
£arly openings reported are as 
follows: American Amusement 
Shows, Philadelphia, April 11, for 
two weeks. Herman's Mighty Ex- 
position showit, Johnstown, Pa.," 
April 18-25. Kllman Amusement 
Company, Milwaukee, April 25, for 
three weeks. 



H.-W. Opening at Louisville 
Chicago, March 31. 
The Hagenbeck-Wallace circus 
will open at Louisville this season. 
The opening date has not yet been 
announced. 



TightS 

Silk Opera Hose and. 
Stockings 

Ara Our Specialtiaa 

QUALITY tha BEST and 
PRICES tha LOWEST 

dold aad Silvar Brocsdaa, Ttaeatrteal 
Jawair*. ripanslea ate. Oold and Mi- 
rer Trlmmiaaa Wis*. B«&rds and all 
Qeoda Thaatrloat. SamplM apon r»- 
ivlaac 

J. J. WYLE & BROS., Inc. 

(Saeeaaaora to Slacmao * Wall) 
iSrta Bast STtta Mraa* Maw Tarti 



TUBNSTILES AT FAIRS 

Chicago, March SI. 

Many of the faira this year will 
discontinue the use of tickets to 
the fair grounds and use the turn- 
stiles to register the number of ad- 
missions and the amount of money 
taken in at the galea. 

Fairs that have had thla system 
in use for soma yeara speak en- 
thusiastically In favor of it. 



HARRT O. MBI.VIIXE, J. F. MmaFHT. 
Owaer Cenrral " 



ROBBBT B. KUNB. 
Gen. Rep. aad Trmflle Mgr. 

The Nat Reiss Shows 

'The Show With a Worthwhile ReputaUon" 

Hare aU Attra«tlona booked with the axeaptlon of A MIDOBT FAMILY and 
on« or two MINIATURE RIDES and 8IDB-9HOW ATTRACTIONS. Want to 
hoar from ahowmen wtio hava thaae Attractlona and who can appreciate aood 
treatment and a Circuit of tha best Seuthera FaIra, aa followa: 

«F*KS5!S!S?fi' ^- ^*-i BONCBVKBTB, W. VA.; MARION, VAj OAI.AX. 
X,1','o5!;'^5"]F^''*J «OANOKB, VA.i5hBIBT, N. CiM-r. AIBV, N. C.I 

y^RI^ ' CAMOBK. 8. C., tmA Tbaakadrlng Week "Queatlon Mark" 

WA WTKIV - HIGH DIVER (Lady preferred) with complete outfit. 
WANTTO--CAPA6t.B MANAQBR AND TALKBR for OUT aewly-eQUlpped 

WANTBD— FREAKS AND BIDB-8HOW ATTRACTIONS of hlsh merit and 
Man for Flrat Openinga and Grinder. 

CGNCBSSIOIfS — A few more Whepis and lerUlmate Grind Stores open. Write 
what you want. ■ Wo will poaltlvel^ play territory thla apring and summer 
that la recosnised as 8UKB WINNERS. 

WANTED — ^WORKMEN, capable Peobia for Bhowa. RIdea, Teamstera and 
Train Crew. 

CAN PLACE ONE MOKE PROMOTKR WHO VNDBRSTANDS AITO AN© 

OIIF.KN CONTK8TS 

The Nat Reiss Shows 

Members of the Showman'a Lagialativa Committee 
Winter Qtiarter*; Jeff ergon ville, Ind. P. O- Box 325 



OCEANSIBE'S BOND ISSVE 
Obeanalde, Cal.. March SI. 
' Arran^ementa have been made to 
float a bond laaua for the construc- 
tion of a new pier and amusement 
Improvements along the beach. 

It is estimated a $1(M),909 bond 
Issue win be required for the pro- 
posed work. 



SAMFLT 
tie 





AGENTS, SALESMEN, 
DEMONSTRATORS 

Big profits selling new, marvelous 
RAY-O-LITE Cigar Lighters and 
Gas Lighters. Earn $15.00 to $35.00 
dailv. Fast sellers. 



Rapid Mfff. Co. 

799 Broadway 
NEW YORK 





SCHUYLER COLFAX, JR. 

Schuyler Colfax, Jr, son of the 
^te Schuyler Colfax who was Tlce- 
presldent of the United States un- 
der President Grant and former 
head of the Clnematograpbio Sales 
Pepartment /Of the Bastman Kodak 
Company, died In New York city 
If arch 29. 

The deceased had been one of the 
principal owners of tbft Artura 
Paper Company of Columbus, O. 
When the Bastman Company took 
over eontrol of the paper company 
Colfax went over with Bastman. 
Trom 1910 to 1918 he was in rnarse 
of the clnematosraphlc sales de- 
partment, actingr as the connecting: 
link betw^n the film manufacturers 
and picture proifiTcers. 

About six years ago he left *hiB 
position with Bastman to take over 
a chemical manufacturing plant in 
Ifew Jersey and maintained offices 



MONUMENTS 

KAUSOUEUIIS >— t HKADflTONigS 

CKCCTIO ANVWHCaC ta llM WOSLO ky 

TBB OLD astf RSLIABLB 

CHAS. G. BLAKE €0. 

ie« So. lie SiUle StrMt CHICAQO . 

Bmd for m* VmMH, "IIOWUMENTO" ) 



lIL New York. He was connected 
with that enterprise at the time of 
death. 

He Is survived by his wife, Cath- 
erine Nelson Colfax and a daugh- 
ter, Betty Colfax. 



J. FRED ZIMMERMAN 

J. Fred Zimmernaan, 84, retired 
theatrical manager, died Tuesday, 
March 24, In Philadelphia, at the 
home of his son, Frank O. Zim- 
merman. He leaves another son, J. 
Fred Zimmerman, Jr. Mr. Zim- 
merman was one of the six original 
members of the "Theatrical Syn- 
dicate" which organized a chain of 
houses from coast to coast about 
SO years ago. The syndicate con- 
sisted of Klaw and Erlanger, 
Charles Frohman, Al Hayman, Sam- 
uel P. Nixon and Mr. Zimmerman. 

Deceased began his career as 
treasurer of the National theatre, 
Washington, in 1865. In 1896 he 
controlled in Philadelphia the 
Broad Street, the Forrest, the Oar-, 
rick, the old Chesnut, and the Ches- 
nut Street Opera House; houses in 
Pittsburgh and smaller cities in 
Pennsylvania, all in {Mirtnership 



nr mEMORiAX 
JULES S0UISB7 WOLFOBTH 

As* t y«ara ( montbs 
Balorad Bon •( 
#■!«• Plagr aad Q«««ale Pwnille 
Dl«« oa March n. Ifli, at th* 

Ford ham HocpluO, H. T. Oty,' et 
Brlshra dlMaa* 



JStThM BANDS 

Parhapa thara ara tandarer, ewaatar 

thiDsa, aomawhera In thla land. 
Bat I thank tha Lord for Hla blasains. 

tha elaap of a llttla hand; 
A llttla hand that softly stola Into 

my own that day. 
When I naaded the toach that meant 

ao much to atransthen ma on my 

way. 
It saamad to say In a atransa awaet 

way, I loTa yon and iuid*r>t«Bd. 
And calmM my tmirm as my hot 

teara fall oTor hla llttla hand. 
But now that llttla hand la atUl, my 

darllns haa sona from ma. 
My baautlfal babe, wboaa pretty 

handa amoothed out my mlaery; 
I try to think that Qod knowa beat, 

.bat my heart la flUed with pain. 
To think that the tonch of thoae tiny 

handa I ahall never feel asaln. 



gone ior trwitment. Underwood 
was one of the best known press 
agents In the theatrical game about 
20 years ago at which time he 
was connected with the Henry 
W. Savage organization, when he 
handled what was probably the 
"Colonel's biggest non-muslcal suc- 
cess "The College Widow." Un- 
derwood was bom on the day that 
Lincoln was assassinated in 18SD. 
He entered the newspaper field In 
1889. but for more than 20 years 
he was identified with theatricals. 
During, the past ten years, however, 
he has largely conflned his activity 
to Chicago, coming to New York 
early in the current season to align 
himself with the Frobman, Inc., or- 
ganization for whom he managed 
Uie Margaret Lawrence company. 

HENRY PULLMAN 

Henry Pullman, p veteran show- 
man, died in Butfalo, N. Y., March 
27 at the age of S< years. He was 
ticket taker for many years at the 
Strand in that city. 

Pullman was a pioneer circus 
man, having joined the Levi J. North 
circus in 1867 and Uter the Robin- 
son circus, playing all through the 
Civil War and during the Pan- 
American Bzposltlon. He later on 
organized his own show and made 
a considerable amount of money, 
which he lost in the south right 
after the Cl^il War. 



with S. P. Nixon. This partner- 
ship was dissolved several years 
ago and Mr. Zimmerman had been 
running motion picture houses un- 
til be r^ired last November. 



RICHARD BUHLER 

Once styled "America's handsom- 
est leading man," Richard Buhler 
died in Washington, D. C, on March 
27 after a llngerllng illness. He was 
48 years old and long before the 
end came was but a mere shadow 
of his old self. 

Buhler was a native Washlng- 
tonlan and started his stage career 
at the age of 19, reaching his great- 
est fame in "Ben-Hur" and "The 
Holy City." He had filled numer- 
.ous stock engagaments, including 
both the Columbia and Poll's com- 
panies here, and was not unknown 
to Broadway, his last work being 
done in "Daddies" about six years 
ago. 

He Is survived by two sisters and 
two brothers. Interment took place 
March 30 In Mount Olivet Cemetery. 



VARIETY 



la the British Tank Corps. Widow 
and mother survive. 

Mil '.f.'. ■• 



JOHN HOLLIN8 

J(An Holliaa. 82, manager and 
owner of minstrel shows, died in 
Tulsa. Okla.. March 22 at the home 
of his nephew whom he was visit- 
ing. The deceased was formerly 
part owner of the RoScoe and Hol- 
11ns minstrels, best known in south- 
em ^territory. He was active up un- 
til a year or two ago. 



DAN RU68ELL 

Dan Russell, 16, tabloid comedian 
and former manager, died in a Dal- 
las hospital about a week ago fol- 
lowing an operation for ulcers of 
the stomach. Mr. Russell was ac- 
tive until shortly after New Year's 
when he left the stock musical com- 
pany at the 0«m, Little Rock. A 
widow survives. 



INSIDE STUFF— PICTURES 

.JfV^ii' \ ' -.: ■•' ■ ' ■ ■ 

^ ^ (Continued from pac« M> ^ ' 

offered, as she feels she is duty bound to wait for another six months at 
least and see what First National cares to do. 



DRURY UNDERWOOD 

DrurV Underwood, reporter, 
columnist, press agent cUd* the- 
atrical manager, died on March SO 
(n a Chicago hospital where he had 



FRANK R. PATCHIN 

Prank O. Patchln, formerly a 
member of the press department of 
the Rlngling-Bamum-Bailey Cir- 
cus, editor and author of note, died 
March 22 at Jacksonville, Fla., 
where he went from Rochester, N. 
Y., last fall. Mr. Patchln was at 



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la Foad BemembnuMe ml 

My Devoted Huaband 

and Dear father 

EDDIE (Thanki) KELLT 

Who paaaed away April 11, 19S4 
MRS. EDDIE (Thanks) KELLYl 
WALTER KELLY 



dlfFerent periods of his career on 
the old New York "Press." New 
York "Journal," old New York "Re- 
corder," New York "World." Wash- 
ington "Post" and lastly night edi- 
tor of tha Rochester "Democrat and 
Chronicle." He gained much ma- 
terial for some of his 200 juvenile 
books while on the road with Bar- 
num- Bailey. Funeral was at Way- 
land, N. Y.. March 26. 



LOUIS F. MA88EN 
Louis F. Massen, for 12 years 
stage director for David Belaisco 
until « year ago when he suffered 
a stroke of paralysis, died March 
26 at hts home in Morsemere, N. J. 
Mr. Massen was born In Paris 87 
years ago. At ll he was call boy 
in Bamum's Museum, then with 
Booth's theatre and during his life 
had been associated with dis- 
tinguished players. 

He leaves a wife, Orace Flynn, an 
actress. He had been married 
twice, his first wife being Marie 
Burroughs, the Bnglish actress, 
he met when she came to New York 
with B. S. Willard's company. 



ARTHUR A. FONDA 
Arthur A. Fonda, 88, former 
theatrical advance agent and na- 
tional known for his Interest in 
baseball, died at St. Anthony's hos- 
pital, Rockford, lU. March 28. 

He was In charge of the advance 
for the Frohmans for a long time. 

In 1882 he became advance agent 
for the Oulick and Blaisdell Guar- 
anteed attractions of Chicago, 
which included John Dillon, OuMck 
and Blaisdell's Minstrels. 



EDWARD J. LIMOGES 
Bdward J. Limoges, 33, circus 
clown, died March 26, at the home 
of relatives in Montpeller, VL He 
had been in falling health for over 
a year. 

For a number of years he was 
the producing clown with . the 
Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus, Howe's 
Great London Shows, and the 
Gentry Brothers-James Patterson 
Circus. He had been with the last 
named outfit for the last three sea- 
sons. 



VINCENT MoDERMOTT 
Vincent McDermott, M, picture 
director, died at' his home, 4411 
Price street, Los Angeles, March 
24, after an Illness which had con- 
flned him to his home since Janu- 
ary. 

Mr. McDermott was at one time 
assistant to Victor Scherttinger and 
then directed for Vltagraph, Elinor 
Glyn and Jackie ^oogan. He was 
a world war veteran, having serred 



ARTHUR AUGUSTUS FONDA 

Arthur Augustus Fonda (Colonel 
Ous), 88, advance man and baseball 
promoter, died March 21, In Rock- 
ford, III. In 1882 he was ahead of 
different shows, including Frdhman 
attractions. Interment in Rock- 
ford. 



FRED CHAVEY 

Fred Chavey, Dallas film man, 
died last week at his home In Cle- 
burne, Tex. 



The father, 69, of Bud Schaffer 
(Schaffer and Havens), died sud- 
denly at his home In Chicago 
March 25. 



FILM REVIEWS 

(Continued from page 38) 
meanwhile had been trussed up in 
a shanty by two of Marston's hench- 
men. Marston also has the father 
captured. Intending to dynamite the 
place and remove both enemies at 
the same time. The son liberates 
himself and pounces on Marston. 
One of those movie battles on the 
edge of a cliff follow, with the girl 
deciding the issue by appearing in 
time to knock Marston unconscious 
with a cltb. The direction is faulty 
here for the first time. In order 
to get the principals to the cliff 
edge, the director has them start 
their battle in the cabin and roll a 
considerable distance In an unnatu- 
ral manner that sj>olls the realism 
of the bit. 

Edward Davis as John Carlton 
leans a trifle to overplaying the 
unscrupulous business man. The 
best performance was turned In by 
Bruce Gordon in the heavy role of 
the scheming lumber foreman. Miss 
Novak's blonde beauty lends itself 
admirably to photography and her 
acting is at all times convincing. 
Fairbanks is an ah around athlete 
and given the proper stories should 
continually add to his admirers, 
particularly of the male sex. 

Con. 



A young leasing man who appeared in a stage play at a Loa Angelea 
stock house which flopped after two weeks, was offered a picture con- 
tract by a producer who recently quit the directorial ranks to operate 
his own studios. This proUucer-director Is considered a good master in 
the film world as well afc tutor. 

The producer after seeing the actor work sent for him and told him 
that he would be a great type for pictures and that be would like to take 
him under his wing The actor inquired as to the terma He was told 
that for the first six months or apprenticeship period he would get |609 
a week and at the end of a five-year contract he would be drawing |2,260 
a week. That did not fease the actor who is drawing $460 a week on the 
stage. He said, "start me off with $760 a week and work me to $2,260." 
The answer did not please the producer-director, so the actor is again 
rehearsing in another stock offering at the same playhouse. 



Barriers of the Law 

J. p. IfaeOowaa prodnetlon, praaantad by 
Jasaa Ooldburs throosh Independent Plc- 
turea Corpomtlon. William Daamond and 
Helen Holmaa featured. Directed by J. P. 
MaoOowan, with J. P. alao In a leadlns 
role. At L/oew'a. New Tork, March 27, aa 
half of a doable MIL Ronnins time, CS 
mlnutea. 



It's been a long time since Bill 
Desmond and Helen Holmes have 
had congenial roles such as th$ 
Triangle and Kalem companies, re- 
pectlvely, used to deal out In the 
old days, when Triangle films were 
the class of the market, Desmond 
was a big star, while Miss Holmes 
has probably ridden enough rails 
in her old Kalem serials to double 
track the line from Weehawken to 
Santa Barbara. So It's nice to 
see them together in a good pro- 
gram picture. Neither seems to 
have slipped and both are good 
screen personalities. 

The story in this instance is of 
the thrill order with the thrUls 
held for the latter part of the run- 
ning time. Briefly, a gang of boot- 
leggers holds Rita Redding in their 
control. She really wants to go 
straight and when she tells the 
chief, he has her taken to a dive 
which he runs and there has her 
stripped and put in a kimona. 

But ^the girl escapes and falls 
Into the bedroom of the district at- 
torney who has been hounding the 
bootleggers. Eventually they are 
married, then the bootleg crew 
tries to get at the ^d.a. by putting 
the routine to his wife. Together 
they fight it out, and the finale 
comes when he rescues her from 
a biasing freight car. 

Aside from Desmond and Miss 
Holmes, the cast holds Mark Fen- 
ton and Marguerite Clayton, each a 
favorite a decade ago, or less. J. 
P. McGowan, producer and direc- 
tor acts a heavy role nicely and 
the cast, throughout. Is capable. The 
sets are fair and the photography 
above par. As an independent pro- 
gram release It ranks above the 
average but its business powers 
will be dependent upon the pull 
of Its featured players. 

"Barriers of the Law" is good 
entertainment. , Biflt. 



The extensive booking arrangements through the middle west now 
being made by Balaban and Kats will Include a system for the playinc 
of presentation acts in all the larger houses booked by them — a system 
heretofore untried. It will mean that unit shows will go through their 
Chicago houses and then, probably rearranged in deference to monetary 
limitations, will strike out for the others of the string. What dSTSlopes 
is that acts, exclusively playing the picture houses and now getting 
alKtut 20 weeks of time all over, will be given additional time and a 
definite number of playing dates. 

What will have to be worked out. however. Is the difference la the 
opening dates of shows through the west as various towns now use 
Saturday, Sunday and Monday to start the week. This conflicts In the 
Jumps. 



Property owning atari of Hollywood, also other plctur« people, merely 
plain players or otheis, are not so enthusiastic over having their homes In 
their names and familieti as formerly. They have discovered tlUit ths 
carrying charges of the elaborate Hollywood homes are tsrrlflo. sspseially 
made more so througl mortgages in ttiat state bearing Interest tX ths 
rate of 7 per cent annually. 

A woman star of international fame who purchased a Hollywood home 
for 1260,000, paying down $50,000 in cash, is said ts have submitted to 
losing the property under foreclosure proceedings in preferenoe to iongsr 
holding it at the big overhead entailed. 



The Marguerite E. Harrison named in the making of "Grass," the 
Persian epic which opened Monday at the Criterion. Is on* of ths best 
known newspaperwomen In America and it was she, who, during ths 
war, was long imprisoned in a Russian camp. 

At the time she was in Europe as a war correspondent of the Baltln&ors 
"Sun," and that paper tried for months to ssciu'e her release. Finally, 
however. Senator Joseph Irwin France, at the time one of Maryland's 
representatives in the upper house, went to Russia and brought Mrs. 
Harrison %ack. She has since returned to Europe. 



The house Famous Players is planning to replace ths Putnam building 
at 48rd street will have a mesxanlne section of reserved seats, ths first 
stunt of this kind tried along Broadway. The ton o" these seats, It is 
understood, will be $1.66, th«> same price as prevails at ths Capitol. New 
York. Sunday night for divans, both on ths flosr and In ths locey. 

A model of the new theatre, a press section with srerr detail eompietSb 
is new In Harold B. Franklin's ofllce. Another feature will be two elevator 
platforms, which wlU operate noiselessly and rei>hic« one orchestra "with 
another — tbereby eliminating the troddlng in and out of the musicians. 



(Comment in this department anent '*Vhe Handy Man." ths 
Sam Comly production at the $9th Street, and ths naming of characters' 
in It to suggest the picture business was reflected upon, ap>p«ars to 
have been a mere coincident of writing. The author of ths plees had no 
knowledge of the films and his inclusion of a character's nams rsfeabling 
that of a well known picture man was unthought of. Alss ths Uns 
that Variety made to read "Bring 'em Young" in the play la simply 
"Brigham Young" without Inference, it Is claimed. 



A young producer Is releasing his product through an Independent 
exchange and believes in giving the unrecognised and unknown an oppor- 
tunity to direct pictures for him. As long as an aspirant ean some to 
him with an original story and continuity this producer will giTS the 
latter a chance to make the picture under his supervision. Already 
over a dozen have had this chance and three have been able to get very 
good directorial Jobs. This producer pays the director tot continuity, 
story and direction the flat sum of $1,100. 



The deal by which the Ascher Brothers bought back their Interest ta 
the theatres, which they had operated jointly with Metro-OoUlwyn 
(original deal was with Ooldwyn and continued after the absorption) was 
entirety friendly. Tne brothers paid $800,000 for ths half Intsrest which 
they had sold in their 14 neighborhood theatres. 18 of whioh are la 
Chicago, ons in Miltvaukee and another In Waukesah, Wis. 

Dm-ing the period of the dual management, all the houses mads money. 



Since the success of such screen canine stars as Rln-Tln-Tln, Strong- 
heart and Thunder prospective dog stars have cropped up by the dozens, 
according to the men who have turned in photographs and alleged stunts 
their dogs can do. One casting offlce has enough trained dogs on its list 
to start a dog circi's were they all put together uhder one tant Ths 
principal dogs before the public now bring their owners In eomfortabls 
weekly stipends. 

It is possible that Robert Milton will direct several pictures for Famous 
Players this summer. The stage director aas recently been oftsn In ths 
F.-P. Long Island studloi: studying picture methods and postponed his 
trip to Europe, scheduled for last week. 

The quirk to the story Is that Milton's produoing ooMtiany is backed 
by Messmore Kendall, one of the owners of the Capitol. Now York, a 
house directed by the Metro-Ctoldwyn corporation. 



With the shift of the RIalto, Newark, to vaudeville last wedi. film 
salesmen now declare that only two houses are left In that city that 
are still adhering to the "straight picture" policy, namely the Fox and 
Brandford. 

There "are now five houses in downtown Newark playing ths combina- 
tion policy. Not many months ago Newark was dottsd with "straights," 
the list now down to two. 



That the Christie Brothers allowed Bid Chaplin to slip away after 
H^harley's Aunt" has caused talk. It Is declared they negotiated with 
Chaplin and were on the verge of signing a contract, when a slight dif- 
ference in money asked and the money they would pay caused things to 
grow cold. Then the Warners got him. K D. C. Is handling ths film 
for Christie Brothers. - ;C- 



Maurlce Tournler on the coast wishes a correction of Variety's report 
■Never the Twain Shall Meet" will be scrapped, stating that Peter B. 
Kyne will recut some sequence to his own (author's) taste. 

That Un't much less than Variety stated, for the report did not say 
the picture would J>e scrajjped— merel^_ sonjji of IJ, wUh perhaps .refa^es. 



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VARIETn CHICAGO OFFICE 

HAL HALPERIN in Charge 

9tete-Lake Theatre BIdg., Suite S20 

Phones: Central 0644-4401 



CHICAGO 



Prof«aaIoiMiU hav« th* fr«* um of Variaty** 
Chloaf* Offto* for ffiformatlon. Mail may 
b« addraaaMi car* Varlaty, Mata-Laka Tha- 
atra BIdg, Chiaaa^ K wiir ba hald aubjaci 
ta call, forwardad or advartfaad in Variaty'a 
Lattar List. 



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WOODS 

la AdroM 
Mk arav prodnoad la AiMrtoa 

•ROSE-MARIE" 

Mrrtl* SchaAt aad Richard immt" 
Compaor of 100 Sjrmphonr 
Orcbaatni 



Tha onrreot bill at the Majwatie 
ooatalna a aapcrtor brand of vaude- 
ville for tbla bouse. Tba ahoir la 
embodied with a lot of aurellre toma, 
and collectively they tumUbed the 
beat entertainment that has. been 
dfapensed here in many a moon. 

Tarke and Kins doeed the Brat 
ahow Sunday and proved the blsseat 
laughing hit wltneaaad bere tbU 
■eaaon. They did not chop a minute, 
deaplte the fkct they hava to a:>pear 



rapid pace. TMrn la a corking coa»- 
blbaUon. and would fill In tha Mm* 
•pot In the batter honaca. Bvaaa and 
Pearl unraveled a good line of Chat- 
ter pertaining to a chiropractor. The 
man la a buxom type of oomedlan, 
with the woinan a good atraight. 
Kariaaka and OaaarC aaalatad by a 
vlollntat. added a touoa of clasa to 
the performance. It la an Imposing 
dancing turn, employing two gor- 
geoua sets of acenery. The routlnee 



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CORRESPONDENCE 

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TTia ctties under Correspondence in this issue of Variaty are aa 

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CHICAGO S2 

CINCINNATI SO 

DETROiT 67 

KANSAS CITY StlST 

LOS ANGELES 58 

MILWAUKEE tt2 

MONTREAL ..: 62 



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PHILADELPHIA ., 88 

PITTSBURGH 67 

ROvrfEoffKn e • a a • a ••••»•••••• • ^3 

SAN DIEGO 87 

SEATTLE ". 60 

LOUIS *4^^i,f 58 

SYRACUSE ^.. 61 

TORONTO « 61 

WASHINGTON 63 



Pa. Kfloit aaaaon tka Moraito Siatara 
will ka a tkraa-act. 



four tlmaa dally. Fred's Pigs were 
well over In the early position. The 
novelty of trained pigs going through 
a conventional routine was roundly 
andauded. Morrlaon and Conshlan 
put over aeven pop numt>erB that 
cUcked. This tura la uaually em- 
ployed in the Yorka and King cotn- 
blnatlon, but has evidently been 
omitted for this engagement. 

Hart, Wagner and Leia, comedy, 
singing and talking turn, kept up tba 



On tha first show Thocaday eve- 
ning (laat half) at the Chateau. Cook 
and Tamon. mixed team, gave an 
e^lMtion of a couple of pontine hi- 
fanta. Programed for tio. I, they 
war* cwltdied to No. t, and nald 
down.** glTlng a careleaa, tndlffercBt 
parftormaaea. Printed progran^ are 
uaed at tba Ckataan. 

Taaay and Norman bald tha nazt- 
to-ek>abis asalgnment. and cl e an a d 
np. Fonowlnc tbraa talktn< acta, 
their aiip«rk>r waraa werq. doably 
weloMB*. 

Raymoad and Kaufman, two boys, 
went nicely with rather familiar 
chatter. A hoka madlay puabad them 
ovar for a fkfr aend-off. 

Tom Hoter and Ida Mantell. aa- 
alatad by an nnprograkiod bcb and 
waman, oontrtboted a akctcfa kcttar 
thaa araraga tor laoghlag pwrpoae a . 
This act was booked tocally tn aas- 
mant tha regular five -act Xjosw road 
dww. 

Aerial Da Groffa opanad with a 
fast, tf ordinary, routma. Tha clos- 
ing tvm was BcIaIr Twins and Billy 
Wella^ who contrlbntad an aaaort- 
ment ot aangs and dimcaa that rate 
okay. 



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Baixley and Porter followed with 
more talk, which had a taadency to 
be rlsquD in apota. Tha Woman la a 
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The Palace la this week celebrat- 
ing Us 13th anniversary with a 
vaudeville lineup heavy with 
"names'" but feeble t>n entertainment. 
On the Sunday matinee Karyl Nor- 
man, the Creole Fashion Plate» 
walked off with the bonora Keno 
Clark and Bobby Simonds officiated 
at the twin pianos. Korman could 
clown up hla numbers, mereein the 
vein of hla last two. 

Weber and Flelda were greeted 
with a salvo of ai^Iaose upon their 
flrat entrance, proving Chicago be- 
lieves tn encouraging young talent. 
These promising boys have Juat re- 
turned from their western travels. 
The turn for the current engagement 
is in two parts, both in tull stage. 
with a strong interlade In "one" by 
Armand Kallz and Ftorence Brown 
sandwiched betwaan. The scene 
wherein Lew and' Joe ptayad pocket 
biUlarda was hllark>na. 

Florence Reed has a dandy sketch 
In •Tinsel." The act offers Miss 
Reed ampla acope, and gradea one 
of the strongest sketches seen in thla 
town In a long time. 

"Duel de Kerekparto bad the next- 
to-cloalng asslgnmenL It was a big 
Job for a straight violinist. Kerek- 
parto is as polished a aotolat and aa 
thorough a technician aa anv in 
vaadevlDs^ but h* ahiaald have baon 
given a better break on poaltJon; or. 
Iwtter atUl. ha sbo«ld have, been 
booked In kiter, aa Ota Oygl. a vto- 
Ilnlst similar In type, played tba 
Palace last week. 

"Juggleland" opened. The act is 
mostly Pat Cohan, an adolescent, 
who works first as an audience plant 
and later comes upon the rostrum 
and converts what started as a hat 
and club manlpulathv •«* '■*® * 
bokara Blngfe. Ha Bwy b^«»»»« » 
comic with thnOL Ha la getting a tot 
of vahiable eaiperleM». To^^rd tha 
end an pretense o* FVod and Ai 
Hennhjg being part of tha act 
abandoned, and carte blandia 
given to tha lad. 

BlUy Lytell and Tom Tant denced 
to a neat finish. Clifton and Da, 
Rex. foUowlng' the Reed sketch, Od 
wen, but -the turn aaeda botatertng in 
several spots. Tha Ftonr SensatloMl 
Waltons, equinbrlsta, broogkt 
bill to an early doaa. -■, »•• 



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Lew Bernard and LOUan Morette 
marrWd aftar • aoiartablqp durta» 
which tba wooer hardly got h* a 
word edgewkM wtth hla betovnd wha 
waa heavily c ha peroaad by a xaaloaa 
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The enthtrslastlc manner In which 
Lew and Lillian greeted each other 
opened mama's eyea. also those of 
sister Ann*. Lew had only met *ha 
Morette family In December. Moat 
of his verbal communications were 
with mama aad Anna. -Ttiara Tt» 
no outward Indication of the Inward 
palplUUen whan Lew thought ol 
LilUan. 

It was love that abootath from the 
eyea but is silent with the voice. 
Seeiikg that Lew waa such a nice 
fallow mnma resigned herself to the 
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By O. M. SAMUEL 

Tulane — Fritz Leiber. 
i- St. Charles — "The Girl From 
"ChUds'." (Saenger Players.) 

Strand — "Sackcloth and Scarlet." 
Liberty — "The Top of the World." 
Tudor — "The Man Who Came 
, Back." 



Sterling entertalament at the 
Orpheum last week, the bill ranking 
as Ideal and one ot the best vaude- 
ville programs shown south in a 
decade. The theatre broke all house 
records, playing to capacity at all 
■ight performances. The "mats" 
Were tremendously popular, too. 

The bill when on the Interstate 
time had been widely heralded, and 
when coming Into the big scand 
here, the Orpheum Chicago office 
■ent down Van and Schenck to top 
tt. Added to that contingency, 
I>ooley and Bales "came through" 
With a particularly enticing after- 
piece. The natives were really 
•pell-bound, so much so the show 
became "town talk." 

Amac was the starter. His three - 
«ard illusion entertained, getting 
the show away nicely. Parish and 



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Peru built as they progressed, doing 
any and everything. Tiiey earned 
and received salvos. Grace Hayes, 
a newcomer, soon ingratiated her- 
self with a flne sense ot comedy 
values. Miss Hayes is of the more 
modern type and looks a "comer." 
In a flirtation "bit," sha brought 
home an amorous cross-asctlon ibat 
fairly glistened in its brightneaa. 
Harry Waiman and "Debutantes," 
with Irene Berry feature'l, earned 
a rousing reception. 

Billy Glason has developed into 
a three-star single. His matter 
was the brightest heard this seasoa 
His score was of large proportions. 
The "standing rOom" opening show 
assemblage capitulated to Van and 
Schenck, who had not appeared lo- 
cally in nine years, yet received a 
huge reception on entrance. Each 
number was the signal for a riotous 
outburst. They are retained a sec- 
ond week. Dooley and Sales sailed 
across easily. Much of their ma- 
terial la new, which helped 
mightily. 



A weak show at the Palace the 
first half last week, with biz below 
par. No special headliner and very 
little to attract the public. The 
picture, too, lacked drawing poten- 
tialities. It was styled, "E:a8t of 
Broadway" (Owen Moore). Francis 
and Lloyd started proceedings ca- 
pably. The woman ot the duo 
proved especially gracious, project- 
ing her several feats with a flne 
show of acrobatic technique. 

Marcheta, an Igorrote, did not do 
much in the second position. She 
played her violin acceptably, but 
the crowd refused to enthuse. It 
is a light offering. Hunting and 



Frances did not go as well as upon 
former visits, but managed to 
please. Their method and material 
remain much the same. Miss Fran- 
ces is running ahead of Hunting 
now in the matter of ability. Jans 
and Whalen wer« the hit, doing 
much better than any of their con- 
freres. Theirs is a familiar turn of 
familiar stuff, but their energy and 
evident desire to please brought its 
reward. Tom, Dick and Harry pre- 
sented a mixed hurdy-gurdy that 
held as its most appealing factor 
a girl, who rose superior to the fea- 
tured male members. The main 
detracting element was an utter 
lack of tempo. 

A long show and not a merry 
one. Several artists evidenced an 
Inclination to overstay and over- 
bow, which retarded the composite 
impression. 



The bill at Loew's Crescent last 
week was below standard, business 
suffering ^s a consequence. The 
picture, "Lady of the Night," 
(Norma Shearer) did ^ot attract 
attention. Lewis and JJody occu- 
pied the stellar position. Booth 
and Nina were not esteemed, at the 
very beginning. The man works 
haltingly, and the entire outlne is 
rather leaden. They missed com- 
pletely. Myrtle Boland did splen- 
didly, selling her numbers to a 
maximum of result. Lloyd and Ros- 
alee ran along interminably. Miss 
Rosalee was the high light, bring- 
ing the turn whatever acclaim it 
received. 

Lewis and Dody were very sure, 
swaging the crowd at will. Para- 
mount Quintet suffered some be- 
cause of a similarity to many acts 



of the sort that have played the 
theatre recently. 



Jane Salisbury, formerly with the 
Saenger Players here, has been 
signed to play "leads" with '.he 
Little theatre. Ithaca, N. Y. 



ROCHESTER. N. Y. 

By H. D. SANDERSON 

Lyceum— "Father In Ireland." 

Eastman— "Quo Vadls" (fllna). 

Keith -Albee Temple — Vaude. 

Fay's— Vaude and "Wine" (film). 

Victoria — Pop vaude. 

Regent— "Wife of the Centaur." 
(film). 

Piccadilly— "Thief ot Bagdad" 
(film, popular prices). 

Qayety — "Happy Moments" (Co- 
lumbia). 

Corinthian— "Miss New Tork, Jr." 
(Mutual). 



"Charley's Aufit" tor Easter Week 
at Fay's. 



Mid-Lenten season finds vaude 
business more slumping badly. And 
Ektster Is still some distance in the 
ofllng. 



Max Flelwhtr, creator ©f "Out of 
the Inkwell," film comedies, spoke 
before the Rochester Ad Club 
Thursday. 



Johnny Walker, of picture note, 
played Fay's Providence, last week 
with his new sketch, "The tiash," 
which he opened at Fay's, Roches- 
ter, two weeks ago. The act was 



Kochester boy. 

J. H "Micky Finn, former man-" 
ager of the Temple, is going strong 
at St. Petersburg, Fla., where he Is 
wintering, according to local prints. 
Micky is president o* the New 
York Society of St. Petersburg, a 
social organisation for entertaining 
tourists. Evelyn Barton, or profes- 
sionally Evelyn Archer, is secretary. 

A theatre Is not responsible if a 
patron slips and falls in the theatre 
as the result of melted snow on the 
floor, it was ruled In Appellate Dl- 
vislo-n, in reversing the verdict of 
$2,000 damages for personal in- 
juries awarded Elizabeth M. Hedges. 
-agaififlt the Lynwood Amusement' 
Company as against the weight of 
evidence. The plaintiff claimed she 
slipped on the floor of the Strand 
theatre. 



Luigi Sclorato, strong man, is a>n 
added attraction for the Corinthian 
^Mutual) the current week. 



JAMES MADISON 

will foK the present be located at 
Hotel Granada, Sutter and Hyde 
Streets. San^ Francisco, Cat. Ad- 
dress nim there for vaudeville 
material. Among recent clients 
are Four Mortons, Sophia Tuck- 
er, Jimmy Lyons, Barr and La 
Marr, Sam Ward, Beeman and 
Grace and George Guhl. 



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^^ ' r 1 ^ TTDS WEEK (MARCH 30) '^ 

B. F. KEITH'S PALACE, NEW YORK 



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HOOVER CHECKING UP 

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radl« Inspector himself. He has 
had installed in his home a set 
that, to talte the Secretary's word 
for It, is about the average tube 
receiver, costing at the prevailing 
retail price, fully equipped wUK 
tub«« and batteries, from f^S to 
1100. 

Mr. Hoover, on every night pos- 




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sible, listena-in on this new set, 
which replaced the elaborate one 
formerly in the Hoover home, and le 
checklbg up on what la causing 
the department to receive the flood 
of complaints due to interference 
which the fans claim is caused by 
the broadcasters getting off their 
allotted wave lengths. 

Mr. Hoover anticipates this self- 
inspection proposition is going to 
siHve many a problem for him. 




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TAX DISALLOWED 

(Continued from page 19) 

selves to be personal service cor- 
porations, the other decision hav- 
ing been rendered against Win- 
throp Ames ail'd was reported in 
Variety several weeks ago. 

Sole Owners of Stock 

In going into the caae of the 
Messrs. Erlanger, Dillingham and 
Zlegfeld as sole owners of the 
<«toek of the corporation operating 
the New Amsterdam, la the Find- 
ings of Fact, it Is Stated that the 
Newman Theatre Company, the of- 
ficial name of the corporation, 
owned no property other than the 
lease of the New Amsterdam, the 




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Af the Broadway, Now York, This Week (March 30) 
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building proper being owned by the 
Klaw and Krlanger Coastructlon Co. 
August II, 1919, the K. & E. Con- 
struction Co. leased the theatre to 
Erlanger, Dillingham and Ziegteld. 
who assigned this lease to the 214 
West 42nd Street Comj^any, Inc. 
This last named corporation leased 
the entire theatre portion of the 
building to the Newman Theatre 
Corporation on September 9, 1919, 
for a term of years commencing 
September 16, 1*19, and terminating 
June SO, 1924. at an annual rental 
of (130,000 payable In equal monthly 
installments of $10,833.33 on the 
15th of each month. 

It is further pointed out that the 
function ot this corporation was 
solely to operate tbe theatre, ,that 
It produced no plays, but In ope- 
rating the theatre their function 
was also the selection of the plays. 
Plays when selected by Messrs. 
Krlanger, Dillingham and Ziegfeld 
were then contracted for with the 
producers of the same who pre- 
sented them In the the^e pro- 
vided by the three named. 

It was further pointed out that 
no salaries wera paid to actors, nor 
royalties or other remuneration 
made to authors. That no cos- 
tumes, scenery or any equipment of 
any kind was purchased by the 
theatre operating ooTi>oration, their 
expenses being solely confined to 
the rental of the New Amsterdam 
under the terms of the lease, with 
their only employees being man- 
ager, treasarer, ushers, stage hand^ 
and cleaners, as wall as ap or- 
chestra when required. ' A'l. "" 

Quotations From Findings 

The following is quoted direct 
from the "Findings of Fact," and 
Is sub-headed "4": 

"4. The sole stockholders of 
the taxpayer were Erlanger, Dil- 
llnghan\and Ziegfeld. These men 
have been employed in the tlieat- 
rlcal business for forty, thirty 
and thirty-five years, respective- 
ly. All are expert in the art of 
acting, stage directing and con- 
.struction of plays. By reason of 
their ialent and years of experi- 
ence In their line, they possess a 
high degree of acumen and Judg- 
ment as to the public taste for 
tbealricals. They possess In a 
high degree a discernment of the 
qualities of a play which will 
make a successful appeal to the 
public. They are expert in se- 
lecting popular theatrical suc- 
cessea. They exercised this skill 
an4 talent as atockholders of the 
tazipayer in selecting plays for 



presentation by the taxpayer. 
Bacb of them waa active In view- 
ing and appraising plays with a 
view to selectlou for presenta- 
tion by the taxpayer. In order 
that a play might be presented 
by the taxpayer it was neoeasary 
to have the unanimous approval 
of these three men. When a play 
had been so selected by them, 
they gave their time and effort 
to Improving it by suggestions to 
the prodncer of each play, with a 
view to making It suitable for 
presentation at the New Amster- 
dam Theatre. Such services were 
performed wlthjut pay from the 
producer and were for the benefit 
of the taxpayer. Each of the tax- 
payer's stockholders waa regu- 
larly engaged in the active con- 
duct ot the corporation's affairs." 

Capitalistic Corporation 

It was further claimed that the 
corporation had no other source of 
revenue than from the patrons, 
meaning the public, except for a 
"comparatively small revenue from 
concessions inside the theatre." 

In view of this Messrs. BrlaBcer, 
Dillingham and Ziegfeld filed a re- 
turn for September IS. 1919, to Jime 
30, 1920, as a personal service cor- 
poration, which the Commissioner 
of Internal Revenue disallowed and 
thereupon computed the tax as on 
a capitalistic corporation. An ap- 
peal waa filed November 24, 1924, 
with the final decision of the board 
now forthcoming to the effect that 
"the determination of the Commis- 
sioner la approved." 

In handing down this decision 
the Board supports it with a lengthy 



opinion, which In substance states 
that It was true that the three 
stockholders cave their personal at- 
tention to the conducting of the 
theatre, the remaining elements for 
consideration then was whether the 
income of the corporation must be 
ascribed primarily to such activ- 
ities ot these stockholders and 
whether capital wais an income-pro- 
ducing factor. 



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Clara Kimball Young 

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tha clrla ta tha box ofBo* aaid tha 
houa* waa aoM oat for tha nlcbt 
show with the blcgoat adraasa aalaa 
^ months for tha balanoa pt the 
week. 



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BOSTON 

BY LEN LI8BEY 
On a ralnjr Monday afternoon, the 
week before H0I7 Week in Boston 
— where L<ent atiil means something 
— and they were tumlns them away 
at the local Keith hotiaa IS minutes 



BcactlottI Slstara, 
and ITrawrsaiMi. local aootaty strta, 
(wealthy), who fbr aoaaa tlma hare 
been aoadaettav a dafihig aidiool 
here, appaarlnr la aouttaur perfor- 
maaoeak war* reapoaslbla far tMa 
moat tmoaoal draw. Nothlnc else 
but thsm. They are tha headlineia 
with aa aot thatrmm about M mla- 
otaa, la fwllnad antlraljr to dsaclng 
wltk on* aaeaptlon. a TloUa aolo tty 
th* orehsa tr a leader , flmas a wait 
for a sotaery ohansa. 

With tha two siaterB and. tha bal- 
anoa of tha daacwra. racrultad from 
the aehool the alstara rua here, the 
company nittibeKB about 14. Tha 
act Ja alongr purely eatlieUe linea, 
ao atroac on Ut* esthetic that l>ar* 
lasa and nakad abdomens were well 
wlthla local censorship rules. 

The act ia booked for one watic 
It Is splendidly costumed, with an 
eztravacaat acenle display. It will 
not play any place but this city and 
actmUIy r«M too high in th* way 
jof coat, the aalary proposition not 
baiac oonsidared, to go out on the 
.road. PlaylBff to an audience that 
waa frankly friendly, it went over 
bis; When It Is considered that it 
opeaad at the house cold with noth- 
ing: but rehearsals before the open- 
tns; It raa rery smoothly and is 
worth watching. At any rate it la a 
blc moneymaker for the house on a 



Intlmat* bedroom openlas la a bit 
slow oomparad with tha prarioua 
opanlns tot their act. But whan 
they awtec tnt6 thair finale thay 
had th* hoaaa with tham aU the 
way aad d oaad stronsar than any 
a«t«ii th* bm. V 

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NEW YOR" 

Street. 



Splitting headline position with 
th* aiatara ts Harry Fox. He ia us- 
Inc his aaa* M*a of a single with 
an aoeoaRpanylaK pianist, but did 
not seem to bav* any real sons hits 
such as characterised other appear- 
ances here. He goes in strong: for 
his monolog and while he was so 
engafired, he had the offlcial house 
censor, Bert Grady, watchinx and 
listening closely for anythinc blue. 
Nothing of the sort developed, how- 
ever. 

Bd Flanagan and Neely Edwards 
were in right from the start after 
the house which did not have many 
true followers of vaudeville in it, 
got the hang of their oflferiaK. Their 



with Valdei Ar- 
Perea, holding the 
boos* by tlMlr taat atrons arm aad 
t »mWh> g Bcrabatlc work. Thay ware 
firflovad by Laura Ormaby, who did 
a vary good Job with her aoas Aflt, 
but who abmahow did not ae*m to 
b* cattlnr fun value ottt of her ae- 
ooapaalst. Hal Fladlay. Billy 
Cbaaa aad Charlott* lAtonr, aa* 
aiated by Alma Wall and Russell 
Clark, in one of Paul Gtorard Smith's 
comedies, "Around the Coni^," 
were in third position. Carl Mc- 
Cullough in an act in which he does 
travesties of stage folks waa next, 
scoring with his sons numbers after 
some stories that meant nothlac 
liecause of age. 

Harry Krans and Al B. Whit*. 
with their foolishness, were on b*- 
tw**n the Bra«KiotU Sisters aad 
Flanagan and Bdwards. Just say- 
ing they appeared in this spot is 
sufficient. 

Jean Bedlnl. with Blueh Landolf 
and Rex Storey closed the show. 
Eddie Cantor and his family occu- 
pied a box. H* sat up and took i«al 
notice when tills act came on. He 
was mora enthusiastic for it than 
for any other on th* bill and lad 
th* applause. In his playlat bar- 
lesques which followed his regular 
juggling routine. Bedlnl had the as- 
sistance of Harry Fox and one of 
the Braggiottl Sisters. These play- 
lets were led up to well and al- 
though coming late and to a house 
that was a bit highbrow for the stutr 
got over big. 



M, Lk Vamandaa ia leaving "My 
Soar AprU t, altar having been 
with tha show aino* ita opening. 
Tha «ompaay la la tha Bayea (44tb 
St. Boof). 



Iiav ICortoa la aUglOtt "Trlncasa 
Ida" Cor Lsiwrenoa J. Aidialt, aad 
foOawlBX his work with that ahow 
wm go U Atlanta aad will atag* 
th* op*raa tor tha Municipal Opera n 
thla 



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Danny Small (colored), one of the 
principals with '•From Dixie to 
Broadway," hks quit the company 
and has slgmed with th« Cotton 
Club Revue. 



PITTSBURGH 

By JACK A. SIMONS 

Nixon — "The Chocolat* Dandlea" 
tSiHBle and Blake). 

Alvin — "Wings of Chance." 

Pitt — "Easy 8tre«t." 

Gayety — ^Sicp ThU Way." 

Orand— "Sally." 

Leavr's Aldina — "Cheaper to 
Marry." 

Olympic— "Sackcloth and Scar- 
let " 

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Attractions next week: Nixon, 
Georga While's ' Scandals' (re- 



tura): Pitt. -Dizto to BroAdwaT"; 
Oay«ty. *^OoM«ii Crook"; Onwd. 
•Mm YBdW (film). 



The Department of Masks of tM 
Pittsburgh Public Bdiools la plan- 
ntnK to hold a clsantic music fostl- 
▼al April • and 7. 



Pittsborsti Bks vlU bo hosts to 
an tho actors la PlCtstarsh on 
Wodnooday nlvht. April IK. wtaon 
the Tsmplo wlU bo takoa ovor kgr 
▼iaitlng playors for • ~ 
TandoTlUo Bhoi^ 



DETROIT 

By OEOROE WINTEli 
Garrick — "Tfa« OresB Hat" 
ShuboK-Dotroit — "Tho Droom 

Ctrl" (FAy Balnter); nozt "Moon- 

Ilght" (JuUa Sandarson). 

Nsw Detroit — Goorgo White's 

"Scandals"; next Thurston. 

Majestic '— Stook (Woodward 

Players). 

The outstanding event In Detroit 
theaters for the season was the 
opening of "The Green Hat" at the 
Garrick last Sunday. The presence 
of Katherine Cornell and Ann 
Harding, two former stock favorites 
here, helped business greatly. 

After a run of four weeks with 
"Tho Goose Hangs Hlgk." Jessie 
Bonstelle changed hor litll this 
week. presenting "Bxpreosing 
Wime." Mrs. Richard Manalleld 
left the comjMiny at tbo conclusion 
of the run of "The Ooose Hangs 
High" and a party was given in 
her honor in the theater last Sat- 
urday night. 

The Woodward Players are doing 
"Tho Bat" again this week at the 
Majestic. Pierre Watkin has left 
the Woodward Players to play leads 
for the Orpheum Players, Sioux 
Falls. S. D. Harry Stubbs, for- 
morly DMAaglng director of the 
Kqirity Players, has JolnMl the 
Woodward Players here. 



Jeanne Ragds returned to the 
cant of "Rain" (New Detroit) 
last week after a lay-off of two 
weeks enforced by Illness. 



SAN DIEGO. CAL. 

By LON J. SMITH 

Sproekolo— Rath Draper, idtetdaes. 
Colenia^--My Baddies- (mttskAl 
stock). 
Savoy— "Before and After" (stock). 
Bolboit— nrho Lady- <«lm). 
CabHIlo— 'VISB Bluobeud ' 
Plaz»— "Daddy's Ckme a-Htrntlag." 
Swporfa — ^UAst lAogb." 
M ioelon— 'Sundown." 
Brootfway — "Tbo Arab." 



A BOW dramatic stock eompaay 
will open at the Savoy April f, re- 
plaelng Murphy's Comedians, irtio 
will return to Olendale. Marguertto 
Marriott of San Francisco and Ian 
Ljtwrenoe of Los Angeles reported 
leads of oow company. 



bo her last appearanes Ib Sbb 
Dlogo. 



Oeorgo D. Chnrid has bosn aaaaed 
pobllctty aad adyr tlsin g dtrsctor of 
the San Dlogo Cinema Corp.. wtth 
offleeo at tho Oni ssin unt studios hof. 
wksrs mors than M pletnros wUI bo 
made bsCoro the ood at aext SBssaier. 



Bob Hicks, whose Balboa and Ca- 

brillo theatres recently went Into the 
hands of a receiver, was given a ban- 
quet last week by bis friends "as a 
testhnontal of their moral support hi 
his theatre ventoree In Saa Diego." 



Granada, La JoUa, recently com- 
pleted for Louis Sttttx and Dr. L. N. 
Isaacs, has opened. The new house 
will operate with straight pictures. 



The personnel of the Colonial 
company soon will be changed. Joe 
Carr and Charles MeNaughton wUl 
enter vaudeville, Beth Tan Haltrsn 
will go to Oakland in dramatic stock 
aad Madsa Taylor says April $ will 



Chandos St. JohR Bbsbob died re- 
cently after a Ungsrlag Illness. 
He was of tho voB kaown Brenoa 
family, an of bomo ytofessloa, 
with Herbert Brsaon perhaps the 
best known thrtmgh his fsiao as a 
plctm-e director. Chandos was a 
writer of aote oatll strlcfcan and 
obliged to reside at flaraaac Lake. 
Whfle la Saranae all of his newly 
saade friends becaato his Sna ad* 
Birers, Impressed by the brUI*ancy 
of Chandos* Blind. 



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Prof«Mional« hav« th* fr** um of Variety's 
Los Angsiss OfRos for informstion. M«il 
may bs addrsassd sars Varisty, Chapman 
BIdg., Loa Angsiss. It will bs hsM subjsot 
to sail or forwardsd, or advortissd In Va- 
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Tsd Lswla carried the brunt of 
laat wssk's Orphenm bill. It 
ssemed too much of a Usk, flffurln« 
on the attendanos which Monday 
nlfht was, bslng convldsrably 
liChtsr than the weelc before. The 
•ntsrtainment was poorly balanced 
and poorly arrangsd, dua to the first 
thres acU being "dumb," wUh 
Birdie Reeve coming next and then 
two comedy talking acta preoeding 
I^wia was in the next to abut spot. 
^iisrs was too much music on the 
program, with Lewis and eicbt men 
taking ap 40 minutes. Friscoe and 
gang o( six consuming 15, and 
Kharum (pianist), doing about 16 
aolaatss. Also three acts used 
aipllanes plants; therefore this was 
Ml aoratty. 

tjmrtm aad musical clowns bad 
Ikair rottttna eonstderably changed. 
T«a eatstaadlng feature wherein 
Ike aadlanca was concerned was 
BdM>a Araat, a cute bimbo, who 
a chassis In a manner that 

koend to keep those habitues on 
top ghelf steamed up to want 

m and more. Her costume for 
flrat daaoo was one at the moat 
issa hare. It was a scant 
Ampa arooafl the loins and a breast 
eovarlDg; It tba Orpbeum did busl- 
aaas laat waak. Miss Arnst was re- 
apoMlbla. Bhe made them sit up 
aai take notloa each time she 
•tapped out 

/ Pares and Marguerite, bala^ing 
aaril Juggling, have a corking go<iid 
RMtlna. Kharum (Persian pianist) 
ill aazt almost tied up tb« show 
V^ hla playing. Sigmor Friscoe 
aai Oaatsmalan Mlramba Band 
Mtowad aad brought the show to 
fka atopplag point also. His audi- 
f^aa ilaiilB helped greatly. 
, )H(^ Raara. who tjrpes (aster 
WBl aaaM pariwns can talk, vr&» 
WM raea l Tad. Though this offer - 
Jac la a freak, it is arranged in 
•aA a way that eomedy creeps 
teto tt suffloiently to giro the mob 
a chance to laugh now and then. 
faok Princeton aod LilUan Watson 
B a comedy skit, "Too Late," came 
aaxt Their crossfire gaga bad the 
BiOTlng picture mob going, as It 
raeognised many "Joe Millera" 
aaong them. Tfala couple Is atlll 
gatttBg away with gaga t«j>ooed 
•aat. auoh as the ohorua girl who 
Imm a small Income and saves 
#oaMa that amount, and the one 
luiTlng studied abroad." 
Im answat* f^om Princeton 



the Home of the Profession 

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being "Lots of them, but they have 
different names." Just why stuff 
like this Is permitted In a homo 
catering to women and chlldrea Is 
incomprehensible. 

Leon Klml>erly and Helen Page 
were next with *^he Heart 
Broker." Here again there Is a bit 
of risque dialog,^ one gag being 
about broadcasting. with the 
answer by Klmberly being that "the 
broads are all receiving." There 
were several .ther quips used that 
might be eliminated. The turn is a 
neat and nifty one and does not 
need to venture beyond the lines 
of propriety. Closing the show 
were the Oriffln Twins, novelty 
dancing. This turn should have 
been spotted differently for the 
value It luts, as a good portion o& 
the house started leaving as the 
girls came on. Ung. 



Klmberly and Page sail from New 
York July 8 on tfaie Qeorge Wash" 
ington for London. They begin a 
vaudeville tour of England Aug. S, 
opening at tha Umpire, Finsbury 
Park, London. 



Rampart, combination house, 
using a triple oluuige bill from 
MelkeUobn & Dunn, has discon- 
tinued vaudeville on account of 
poor buain 



_Bert Ijery CIscult win provide 
acts for the Wabash, combination 
house, which opens May 1 In the 
Boyle Heights district. The house 
will s«at 1,000 and will cost 990,000. 



Los Angeles Examiner, the 
Hearst morning paper here. Is red 
hot after studio news and film gos- 
sip. In addition to the regular 
dramatic and picture department 
news hounds who cover the studios 
fbr news, two regular men from the 
city staff have to dig around for 
news. One of them covera the 
Culver City Studios, with the other 
being responsible for Hollywood 
and Universal City. 



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Ivan Bankoff and Co., offering 
"Tha Dancing Master." was the 
headliner on Pantages bill last week 
and failed to qualify for the i>osi- 
tlon. Bankoff has Beth Cannon as 
a dancing partner and Santiago 
Vallsarlo at the piano. The act 
opens rather tamely with Bankoff 
ostensibly putting his pupil through 
her paces. Then they launch into 
a series of numbers, more or less 
of the routine variety. Bankoff 
does not stand up as a finished ar- 
tist in this line. His movements 
are lacking in snap and not at all 
clean cut. The offering closed to 
very mild applause. Miss Cannon 
does very creditably, however. 

The brightest spot on the bill 
was Raymond Wllbert. styled "The 
Unusual Fellow." His offering is 
very suggestive of one formerly 
presented by Morrison and Flana- 
gan He begins with some hoop 
rolling stunts, working the crowd 
into a good humor with his droll 
patter and clever feats. Then he 
offers some trick and fancy golf 
shots. He works for oomedy by 
preparing for some unusual stunt 
and then interrupting three or four 
times to tell the audience a story 
he has Just remembered. Two of 
his feats which won big hands were 
the driving of a golf ball from the 
face of a watch and lighting a 
match placed on the stage in an 
upright position by hitting the tip 
with a golf club. He uses a full 
swing stroke when lighting the 
iuclfer. 

The show opened with Kate and 
Wiley In a posing turn done on a 



small platform suspended above 
tha stage; neat and ploaaiag. 

Norman and Olaaa are fairly ef- 
fective hoofera. .DIzW Blair and 
Her Suaawaat Maids' were more 
oommonplaoa thaa brtUiant The 
■onga are conaldarabljr shopworn, 
although tha ooatumea are attrac- 
tive. 

A real thrin came at the end of 
the show when Marvelo made his 
appaarance in "The Cycle of Death." 
He rides a miniature automobile 
around a huge loop which Is eraotad 
in upright posltloa in the center of 
the stage. Brief as the act Is It la 
really senaatlonal and deserved the 
hearty applauaa bestowed. 

The MlnloB at Monterey Park 
was .opened with gala festivities 
with oflllciala of the city, of the 
Chamber of Commerce and of other 
clvle organisations, participating. 
It is the first picture theatre to be 
erected In this aaw cooununity. 



Edmund Carewe has begun pro- 
duction of "The Lady Who Lied." 
adapted for the screen by Pihls 
Vox from the Robert Hichins novel* 
"Snakebite." ' The cast IncludOs 
Lewis Stone. Virginia Vaili, Nita 
Naldl and Lawla Payne. This la 
Carewe's first production under bis 
new agreement with First National. 

James Cruxa haa been picked by 
Famous Piaymrs-Xiasky to make an- 
other pictkire along the lines of 
"The Covered Wagoa." Its title is 
"The Pony Express." Work is to 
start some time in May. 



stage at the studio la OS feet by 
2«S feet 



Fred Newmyer, who has been dt- 
recUng Harold Lloyd In his Jiiat 
few pictures, has been loaned by 
the latter to Warner Bros., who 
had selected him to direct Sid Chap- 
lin in "The Man on the Box" and 
possibly the other two pictures 
which Chaplin is under contract to 
make for them. Sam Taylor, who 
has bean directing Lloyd with 
Newmyer, haa beea placed under 
a one-year contract by the Lloyd 
organization aad will handle the 
megaphone for the first Paramount 
picture that Uoyd will maka. 



>- Betty BronsoB has been ehoaan 
by Metro-Ooldwyn to appear as fhe 
"Madonna" In "Ben-Hur." A "Ma- 
donna" was used while the picture 
was being made in Italy, but these 
scenes are to be scrapped and re- 
takes of thea win be made with 
Miss Bronson* 

Oreta Nlasea, whom Paramount 
haa decided to push to the front, 
has been chosen to play, the lead in 
"Young Wives," which was adapted 
for the screen by Clara Beranger 
from Alfred Savoir's stage play, 
"Banco." William DeMllle will <lt- 
r^ct this one. 

Through the consummation of a 
three-cornered arrangement by 
Harry M. Owens, president of the 
San Diego Cinema Corporation, 
operating the Orossmont Studios at 
San Diego, reliable Independent 
producers, who have a release for 
the product, will be financed in 
their production up to 86 per cent 
of negative cost. This agreement 
provides that negative and positive 
will be furnished by the Fish- 
Shurraan Corporation of Los An- 
geles, with the CInemagraph Film 
Laboratory doing the development 
and printing. The Orossmont 
Studios will provide their fuU 
equipment, technical staff and 
properties on deferred rental. The 



Mary O'Connor, head of the Para- 
mount story department, has left 
for New York. During her sojourn 
there, which .will be two weefca. aha 
Is to witness M Broadway shows. 



Pat O'MaUey has been chosen by 
M.-0. to play the leading role In 
"The White Desert." which Regi- 
nald Barker la to produce for them. 
Moat of the film will be made near 
the top of the continental divide 
in Colorado, Which is the original 
setting for this dourtenay Cooper 
Riley story. Work starta April 1 
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Alice Joyce is playing the femi- 
nUe lead la "Tha Home Maker." 
adapted for the screen from Dorothy 
Cai^eld's novel of the same name. 
King Baggott Is directing. Other 
members of the cast Include Clive 
Brook, Billy Kent Schafer, Morise 
Murphy. Jacqueline Wells and 
Frank Newburg. 

Colin Campbell Is making a two- 
reel special for Principal Pictures 
with. Ouonar Kasson and his fa- 
mous dog team. Including B^to, at 
Mount Kanier. Wash. This picture 
is to be released through Educa- 
tional. 

Olive Hasbrouck has been chosen 
to play the leading feminine role 
opposite Jack Hoxle in "Lightning 
Jack." The balance of the support- 
ing cast wiH Include William A. 
Steele, Carmen Phillips, Bob Mac- 
kenzie and Mattle Peters. Cliff 
Smith will direct 



hardship upon 'his employers. Tha 
Judge granted a stajr of execution 
nntU April IB, whar tha picture la 
to be finished, on which date Mont- 
gomery must return hera to l>egln 
JMrring his sentence. 



Charles Puffy, whom Carl 
Laemhile figures to be another 
Fatty Arbuckle, has Just completed 
his second comedy for Universal. 
It is entitled "His Fortunate Miti- 
fortune." Dick Smith directed it. 



West Cotist Theatres let the con- 
tracts for the building of a 2.000- 
seat vaudeville and theatre house at 
10th and Western avenue. The 
structure is to cost $400,000. If 
will contain 18 apartments and 12 
stories, besides the tl^atre. It is 
on a plot of 140 by 180 feet, and la 
to be completed May 1. 



Jack Cunningham, who made the 
screen adaptation of "The Covered 
Wagon," has been engaged by Sol 
Lesser and Mike Rosenberg to make 
the screen version of "The Winning 
of Barbara Worth," written by 
Harold Bell Wright Production on 
this picture will begin about May 
15 at the United Studios. 



West Coast Theatres. Inc., sold 
to Harry Lesser <no relative of 
Sol), a real estate operator, the 
one-half block of property located 
at Fourth and Market atreets, San 
Francisco. This pro^rty was 
originally bought six yeara ago by 
Turner A Dahqjcen. who were to 
erect a 8,000-seat picture house to 
play two big features at cut prices 
in opposition to the larger San 
Francisco theatra^ houses. When 
West Coast Theatres absort>ed the 
T. A D. interests they took over 
this property. t^ 

H. T. Montgomery, director for 
Larry Semen, comedy star ,has been 
sentenced to five days In Jail. He 
was convicted of traveling 60 miles 
an hour over the Orange County 
highway at Santa Ana. When re- 
ceiving sentence Montgomery told 
the court that he was In the midst 
of a production and that the five 
days* delay would woric an undue 



PHILADELPHIA 

By ARTHUR WATERS 
The Stanley company's newest 
Philadelphia, Colney. located at 6th 
street and Olney avenue, will ot>«n 
Saturday, April 11. The picture wiU 
be "The Thief of Bagdad." 
, It had been first planned to have s 
change of picture twice a week at 
tha Colney, but It haa t>een decided 
to make It a three-plctures-a-week 
house. The Colney seats 2,500, all 
on one flooi^ which gives It a greater 
seating capacity (on one fioor) thaa 
almost any theatre In the country. 

This section of the city is one 
which has at present no really high- 
class house. 



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The annuel benefit of the C%ar- 
lotte Cushman Club, to be held at 
the Forrest theatre, has been post- 
poned from April SI until April 28. 
This benefit wHl be held under the 
auspices of the Theatrical Managers' 
Association and players In current 
attractions will take part. s 

■y J. LOUir RUEBEL 

American — ^Raln" (Jeanne 
Bagels). 

Shubart-JefFerson — "Abie's Irish 
Rose." 

Empress — "That Qlrl Patsy* 
(Woodward stock). 

Orpheum — "Vaude. 

Rialto — Vaude and pictures. 

Grand Opera 'House — ^Vaude and 
pictures. 

Oarrick— "Kandy Kids" (Mutual). 

Qayely — Jimmy Cooper's Revua 
(Columbia). 

,^Libarty Muaic Hall— Stock bur- 
lesque. 

Loew's Stata— "The Monster." 

Grand Central— "Sally." 

Capitol— "Sally." 

West End Lyrio— "Sally" ; last 
lialf, "The Age of Innocence." 

Misaouri— "Charley's Aunt" 

Klnga— "A Lost Lady." 

Rivoli— "A Lost Lady." 
.Dalmente — "Easy Money." 

Buyesa of advance seats for 
"Able" were In line in front of tha 
Jefferson at S a. m. Thursday. A 
queue extended along Twelfth 
boulevard almost all day,. even rain 
at noon falling to drive purchasers 
away. The show is booked for an 
indefinite stay at f 9 top. It is prob- 
ably the last attraotloB of the sea- 
son for the Shubert house. 



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What the Critics Say: 

NEW YpRK 
TE:LEX3RA.PH.,^"The ^lorioua voice of tbim prima 
donna, her art, ber culture, her charm, combined te 
win a triumph for her. The spontaneity of her r«c- 
ception and volume of accUilni greeting her were 
plainly appreciated by the grreat singer." 
THHATREI — "Mme. Pasquali was wonderful, in per- 
fect voice, charming, brilliant, poised and exhibited 
the mpst shrewd yet uncompromising senses of a 
vaudeville I have ever seen in a great artist, which 
Mme. Pasquali unquestionably is. I came to be«r her 
again." 

"Contrary to the dicta of alleged authorities that the 
vaudeville patron la«k« taste, they rose to the occasion 

for all it was worth and it was worth $6.60 a seat 

numerous encores delivered with the most exquisite 
taste." 

"With tbe large audience showering an ovation under 
her that could not possibly have l>eeD outplaased by 
a Metropolitan audience." 

"De Paaquali. who co-starred with the great Caruso 
and atafOvn with especial brilliance as a leading so- 
prano with the Metropolitan Opera, Is one of the sen- 
saUons ttf the vaudeville world in her debut at the 
Hippodrome." 

"Soared a tremendous hit.. . :atole the show, revealing 
a voice and method that carried the house by storm." 
THfc NEW YORK DAILY NEWS in their sketch- 
criticism of the Palace Theatre gave Paaquali 95% 
on two occasiona. 

"After an experience of tw«nty-flve years aa music 
critic of New York dallies, I can safely say that 1 have 
never found an American voice comjwurable -with hers; 
she never sang more beautifully even with Caruso 
to inspire.'" — 'E^mlly Von Tetxel. 
CHICAGO 
STINSON IN THE JOURNAL.— "Her voice Is ad- 
mirably produced and has much more the quality of 
the ■trae coloratura, incisive and firm than Cblpago'a 

supply of song-birds can boast the fire and 

brightness of Mme. Pasquftli's singing rings true to 
the ancient beauties of her art." 
HBSRALD-BXAMINER.— "Mme. Pasquali's singing 
brought an ovation such aa is seldom heard in vaude- 
ville theatre." , , , 
CHICAGO-TklBUNB. in tbeir sketch -criticism, gave 

her S5%. , ,.,„,, , , 

EVENING POST.— "Then she sang 'Lucia,' 'Pagliaccl. 
the glorious tones meltir\g in the heart of the audi- 
ence who thundered It-s appreciation." 
VARIETY. — "Struck a responsive chord, then eventu- 
ated into a reception that was llte.rally short of a 
triumph. Mme. Pasquali swayed her hearers for 87 
minutes and left with enthusiasm for her at a high 
pitch. She lends a distinguished air and quality of 
breeding that vaudeville needs." 

BILLBOARD. — "PasquaU meets with an ovation 

her stage presence Is superb." 

PHILADELPHIA 
INQUIRER.— "Mme. Pasquali's voice Is of purest 
qaality and wonderCtil range and flexibility, a col- 
oratura of great chaxm and brilliancy. She sings 
with the fluency and finish of the true artist that has 
won her great recognition in Grand Opera." 

BULLETIN.— "Mme. Pasquali possesae* a Tvice 

and technical skill such as is nover heard outsM« the 
great Opera House or concert stat«. her colotmtnra 
of rare beauty." ., „ 

PUBLIC LEDGER.— "Tier voice beautifully vibrant 
and smooth and lovely received with decided fervor. 
Auditors were quick to appreciate her great artlHtry 
and the purity and musiclanly quality of her singing. 

SAN FRANCISCO 
"When Mme. de PasquaU, Metropolitan etaI^ «p«nw 
as the headllner at the Orpheum. Mayor Jam*» Rolph 
preceded her on the stage and announced he had 
come omcially to welcome Mme. I'asquali to Ran 
Francisco, in honor of her many favors to the city 
In the p«»t, etc. The/MBy^r** ah«ounc«mi>nt was 
Kre*>te(l with tumultuoui* applause. Mme. Pn*fiuaJln 
act was a sensational success, the star being recalled 
time und again for encorca." 




Mme. Bemice de Pasquali 

Triumphed on the Operatic, Concert and 
Vaudeville stages. 

In recognition of her glorious voice and art 
she was made an honorary member of the 
ROYAL ACADEMY PHILHARMONIC OF 
ROME — the highest honor, musically, in Eu- 
rope, and the only singer in the world so dis- 
tinguished. 

The Italians made an epigram about her say- 
ing, "She is the jen'catest singer among musi- 
cians and the greatest musician among singer^." 

The BOARD OF DIRECTORS of the NEW 
YORK CITY FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S 
CLUBS (numbering over 400 clubs and 100,- 

officially acknowledged her "for THE BEAUTI- 
000 members), in a tribute to Mme. PasquaU, 
FUL QUALITIES of HEART, MIND and 
CH.ARACTER which we are proud to acclaim." 
and "ior hir Wonderful ART and GLORIOUS 
VOICE," and went dn record in proclaiming 
her 'AMERIC.VS GREATEST COLOR A- 
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. . What the Critics Say:. , 

':-.'.. \" V -'.,':' SAW FRANCItCO -v^'i' V*.'" 

VmJLETTK.—'^me. FaaqmU, flaest of tba wOcUI'a 
coloratura sopranos thrills la a aong reeftal •orpMaa* 
ing anything of a like aatura Unit was rvttr preaantad 
in vaudeville." 

KXAMINER.— "Better-v<>lced, «Ven, Chan "Wken aha 
gang to a hundred thouaand of ua at LtoHtrn'm FOuataia 
a faw yaara ago. .. .acta iMr.aonsa,. and la aaCfBC 
abtllty she is equaled by no ainger who haa ooma to M 
from the operatic stage." 

CHRONICLK. — "She sang in exqniaite voloa. •«■» 
from a dozen operas, and left her aodianca la a 
varltabis favar «t applause, iter voice Is gold«» and , 

her generosity unbounded made a tremendous 

hit" 

CAI<L.--"Mm«. Paaqualt is trnl/ a high brow; but 
aba la ao charaalng paraonally, ao channlns as re- 
garda her voice .... a perfeot riot of applauaa (ol- 
iawad. Brilliant head tonea^,>.<'.. . .intanaa faalljig 
a keen percaytion of dramatic, values. 

SACRAMENTO 
UNION.— "Mma. Paaquali baa a great voic*. of 

ing range and exquisite tone "Travlata" auag aa 

has rarely been sung before. To tbla aba wlda great 

draniatic power a i charming, gracious manner 

and seemed as pleased with her audience aa If they 
were first-nighters at tbe Metropolitan." 

FRESNO 

"Mme. Paaquali Is one af the greatest singers of the 
day with a voice whose aoulfulneaa la even aa moving 
as her technique la exquisite. There la a poig^ianey 
and passion In her singing that la never forgotten. . . . 
they were bewitched." 

PORTUKNO 

OREXSONIAN.— "And so ahe wins us all the same, 

auparb voica that baa charmed the world over. There 
is no trickery or sham at>out Mme. Pasquali or her 
singing. She sings to high-brows and they love her. 
She stnga to low -brows and they too love Um ainger 
and her songs." 

DENVER 
LOOMS, in THE TIMES.— 'She baa a voice of the 
finest richness — like a tapestry all Interaoven wltb 
colors and of beautiful texture." 

FRANCES WAYNE. In the POST.— "Tha folks who 
go to the gallery, and the folks who sit in the balcony, 
and the folks who crowd the parquet and boxes, all 
Tall' foi- the American prima donna and one of the 
world's truly great Ringers." 

BLACK, In the. NEWS— "This beloved and feted 
prima donna t>rlhgs not only the beauty of a famous 
voice, but a very charming personality that reaches 
across the footlights and takes the audience into her 
arms." 

ST. LOUIS 
MR. RICHARD SPARMER. in the GLOBE-DEMO- 
CRAT. — ''ICme. Pasquali simply chanoed ma with tlM 
beaQty of Iter voice and the aupetl^ rendition of h«r 
program. She is bringing the best expression of the 
vocal art to thouRands who but for her would never 
know the culture and »rt of lyric and dramatic song. 
Her singing of tha 'Travlata' Aria recalled to my 
mind tbe beat effort of all the truly great artlats whom 
It has been my privilege, these many years of music 
criticism, to hear." 

ROCHESTER » 

HERALD. — "Mme. Pasquali has a reputation among 
the highly ranked coloraturas and sings after the 
manner of the great ones of soprano lineage, with full 
round utterances, blazing richness of tone and tech- 
nical assurance an artist who will probably not 

be eclit>sed by any." 

DEMOCRAT. — "We have never seen an artl.«<t of such 
unquestionable supremacy as Mme. I'aaquali holds In 
the musical world received with such genuine aa* 

thiiMnwm eharming of manner, generons In ghr* 

Ing much of the lyric beauty of her perfectly trained 
and naturally glorioiiH voire. ' 



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in "ESTHER FROM PnTSBURG" 

\VE MANAGE TO KEEP WORKING PRETTY STEADY | 

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: ^ . ^ Watch for our new act hj BILLY K. WELLS 

An Going to Put Sir Joeeph Ginzburg and John McCormack, Jr^ Out in This Act Next Season. Sir Joe Will Play the Part of 

'^ESTHER.'' Ask My Brother WILLIE, Star of "Sky High" 

THIS WEEK (March 30), RIALTO, LOUISVILLE, KY., and KEITH'S, DAYTON. OHIO 



Loow RepTMcnUtiTe: AL. GROSSMAN 



ALF. T. WILTON, Keith ReprfMntatiTc 

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CINCINNATI 

By JAMES F. BECHTEL 

Grand — Freiburg's "PaMlon PUy.'t 
ShuUrt— Dark. 
Cox— "It Is Um Iaw." 
Olympic— "Oood Little DevUs." 
EmpfMs— "The Merrymakera." 
Palaee— Vaudeville and "Not Oaa 
to Spare" (film). 
^ Keith's— Vauderilla. 

Photoplaya— Lyric, "Men aj)d 
Women": Capitol. "Wife of the 
Centaur": Walnut, "Learning: to 
Lore"; Btrand. "Too Many Kisaee"; 
Family, -Vanity's Pride." 



Beauvals R. Fox is in town 
heralding the coming of Sheridan 
Festival production, "The Rivals," 
with Mrs. Piske, Chauncey Olcott, 
Thomas Wise and James T. Pow- 
ers. The attraction opens here 
April 13 at the Grand Opera House. 
Fqx Is arranging lecture dates for 
Clayton Hamilton, eminent dra- 
matic authority, who has been lec- 
turing throughout the country in 
connection with the 150th anniver- 
sary revival of Sheridan's master- 
piece. 



Thm Guardian oi a Good \ 
Complmxion 

BTElrtS 



ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED 



HffKi-UPy 

Hold* tho Cantro of tho 
Stagm 



With Lent and two legitimate re- 
turns "Rose-Ma/ie" and "The Choc- 
olate Dandles" and one picture re- 
peat, "The Thief of Bagdad" in town 
last week, show business was dis- 
appointing. 



a^d will manage a -farm in the fu- 
ture. 



TUXEDOS 
FULL DRESS 

and cotswar aulta from nneat tth 
Art. tailors, aew aad sllthtlr uMd; 
l*w pricea 

LEVINE'S 

M4 7tk Ava. (Bo«. 4»-41rt St.). N. T. 
I OPEN BV£NIM08 



'If I Come Back," adapted by Bob' 
Newhall, sports writer. Commercial 
Tribune, from Augustus Thomas* 
"Arizona,^ will be given by the 
American Legion at the Grand, week 
beginning Sunday, April 19. 



Stuart Walker has made slight 
changes in his play, "Five Flights 
Up," due at the Cox week, April 13 
to commemorate the 100th week of 
the Cincinnati engagement. Walker 
himself will be seen In the princi- 
pal TOle. I 



J. R. Oetcher has purchased the 
Pavorltft. Lindsay, Okla. Homer 
C. Jones has purchased the Temple, 
Klngflsher, Okla. George iBrashlers 
has leased the Bmpress, Roff, Okla. 
R. L. Phillips has leased the Cosy,' 
HasUngs, Okla. J. W. Walker will 
open his new theatre at Marimac, 
Okla., in near future. Bam Finger 
Is building a' theatre at Mangum. 
Okla. O. D. Hughes intends build- 
ing a theatre at Heavener, OkKa. G. 
Carey is openlncr a theatre at Park- 
in, Ark. Hoyt KUpatrick has opened 
his new Hoyt's at Fort Smith. Ark. 
M. S. McCord has purchased the Ri- 
alto at Camden, Ark. 



Ferdinand Jensen, the first owner 
of a picture house in Arkansas, died 
at his home in Dallas. A widow sur- 
vives. 



when delegates to the national coa> 
vention will be named. 



O. O. Vail is manager of the New 
Grand, MorriUton. Ark. 



Joseph and Tom Watson have 
purchased the Strand, Paris, Ark. 



SEATTLE 

By DAVE TREPP 

Seattle is having an orgy of pic- 
ture theatre buildings in the subur- 
ban districts. Manager Bruhn, of 
the Rlchmont. is finishing up a sec- 
ond house and has plans (or a third. 
The Kagles have completed a 1,000 
capacity house in Ballard, suburb. 
The latest to announce a new the- 
atre is H. J. Carey, owner of the 
Good Luck theatre, wlio will, build 
a 600-seater in the North Broadway 
district, long considered "ripe" for 
a moderate sub. 



OKLAHOMA CITY 

Morris Lowensteln has resigned 
as a member of the M. P. T. O. at 
Oklahoma City. No reason assigned. 



Griffith Brothers are building a 
second theatre at Fairfax, Okla., to 
be called Liberty. 



Gus Peterson has commenced on 
a new theatre at Holtls, Okla., to be 
named Folly. 



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THC UTtLBJOBNg 

RHINESTONES 

tntk BIILLIANT RHIREtTOHC* an nn 
**T. LHttaHSa IsMrtatlMa ♦*•*'" 

taid tt.OO tot loe tollliani tsma wtUi In- 
•trurtloni hoir te ttUcb uaw to taj flrxiblr 
■•unil. Our pktcoted iMthod of lUmrbUit 
•tooM tltowi for tbeir eootuot ur otcr und 
onr. Bm4 your ihoM la w lo l» tolldl; 
KUomHomi. taf.M • pak. 

The littlejohng, lie. »m * ^V" 



J S. Street has resigned as man- 
ager of the Rex, Pond Creek, Okla., 



Mm Paritionnm 
Styliah and 
Chid 

Far aftaraaaa 
aad eTemloH 
waar. Im all 
lea tfc a»a aad 
fabriea. Maay ( 
e bar Bii ■ K 
medals aa 
display. 

Sand for Catalosua V 



Ned Pedlgo, for many years own- 
er and manager of ^he Pollard at 
Guthrie, Okla., has sold the house 
to Mr. and Mrs. Carr, of Kingfisher, 
Okla. The Pedlgos after 41 years 
In the amusei^ent field, have retired. 

The Board of Directors of the M. 
P. T. O. of Oklahoma ,at its last 
meeting declared there no longer ex- 
isted a Joint Board of Arbitration 
in Oklahoma between the M. P. T. 
O. and Film Board of Trade, as the 
Film Board of Trade l>ad failed to 
pay Its pro rata of expenses in- 
curred. 

Tony Ryan, of Progress Pictures, 
Inc., at Oklahoma City, is now man- 
ager for Fox at Oklahoma City. 





The Queen is open at Tyler, Tex. 
W. N. Walker will open a theatre 
at Braman, Okla. Temple, King- 
fisher, Okla., has been sold to Mrs. 
J. L. Carr by R. C. Jones, of Sher- 
man, Tex. 

L. D. Bowen has been appointed 
ma<nager of the Connollee, Eastland, 
Tex. The house was recently pur- 
chased by A. C. Stalcup. 



Bud Walker has opened his new 
theatre at Shamrock, Tex. Chesher 
& McGire are erecting a theatre 
at Llttlefleld, Tex. A $75,000 the- 
atre is being built by J. H. Simon 
at Brenham, Tex., to be operated 
and managed by Greerf Morgan. 



in* Braadway ■* seth St., Na« Tasfe 
WUtar Oardaa BU«. 

Shoes for Women 



The semi-annual conclave of the 
M.-P. T. O. of Arkansas will con- 
vene at Little Rock. Ark., April 6, 



For the third time within three 
months masked bandits robbed the 
Everett of its evening's receipts. 
The other night two men held the 
manager, D. G. Invararlty, and his 
cashier in a hallway, while they re- 
lieved them of money bags contain- 
ing between |700 and $800. 



pany touring th< Northwest pre- 
senting "Streeter's Strutters."^ Th«' 
troupe consists of 16 colored peo- 
pie. Pressy is now confining hlv 
shows to the smaller towns. 



BUFFALO 

By SIDNEY BURTON 

Majestic — "Music Box Revue"; 
next. "Bringing Up Father." 

8hubert-Teok— "White Cargo." 

Hipp— "So Big" (film). 

Lafayetta— 'Wife of the Centaur^ 
(film). 

Loew's— "Earfy Bird" (film). 

Garden — "Speedy Steppers" (Mu« 
tual). 

Qayety— MolUe Williams Show 
(Columbia), 



Luna Park, summer amusement 
center In Seattle, opened for the 
season rather early this year, March 
22. 



Warner Bros. have selected 
Seattle as one of the key cities In 
which they will build a theatre. An- 
nouncement was made the site would 
be where the Hippodrome dance 
hall now stands, la the heart of 
Seattle's theatre center. 



Diana Lyons, former footlight fa- 
vorite, returned to Seattle this week. 
Joining the Le Clair Musical Comedy 
company at the Palace-Hip. 



R. C. Pressy is a Seattfe producer 
meeting with considerable success 
in musical comedy. He has a com- 



Telephone Bryant 7172 

Doucette Models 

Exdunvo Gown» and 

Frocks 

158 Wett 44th Street 

NEW YORK 

DO SAY SNAPPY STYLES 



AN APPEAL 

All of the ahow bualnese Is Invited 
to contribute toward the Bulldlns 
Fund of the Northwood Home, to 
found an Institution at Baranao. 
N. Y., sumdentlr larca to t»ke care 
of ALL. patients afflicted with the 
dread disease who majr wish to avail 
themselves of the privilege. 

Thia Sanitarium will be noa-aeo- 
tarlan. A patient once enrolled mar 
remain within Its homelike walla un- 
til pronounced cured, without charge 
of any kind, form or nature. 

It is hoped to make the Home 
at Saranac a monument to the 
American Show Business that 
will attract attention of the 
world. 

The ahow btuinesa taken 

care of ita own 

Do your bit. Send anything 
you think you can afford. It's for 
ail of us and for the people of 
the theatre. 

Make All Remittances Payable to 

COL. WALTER SCOTT 

Treasurer 

1493 Broadway (Putnam Bldg-). 
New York City 



Adirondack Tnberoilar 
Fond 

NORTHWOOD HOME 

SARANAC. N. Y. 

EDWIN MAYER, 
President 



NEW YORK AUXILIARY 

E. F. ALBEE, Pre*. 

WILLIAM MOBBIS, Vioe-Prei. 

COL WALTER SCOTT, Treai. 



CHARLIE ALLEN HITS ANOTHER HOME RUN! 

HARRY SCORING BERNICE 






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JUar. «•— I>ela>ar 
April 5— I>elmar 
April It — D«lmar 

April 1»— Dehaar . ■ 

April as— lioalavUla and Dartte 
May »— Tola«o aad Unm4 KapMs 
Mar • — Deirott 
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ASHLEY 






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'^/Lnntfunces the opening of his offices ai 

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BALTIMORE 

By "T" 
Ac«d»my— "Ac«« and Quoena." 
AudHoH wm — "Cbau ve- SoorU." 
F»rd'«— Frefberg ••Pa»«lon Play." 
LyMum — "Seduction" (return). 
Marylaitd — Kelth-AIbM Tiiude- 
vlHe. 



Robbiai* Century Roof Orchestra 
played tta» a^cond w«ek of its local 
cngaKOliMtat at tke Garden and got 
conslderabla newspaper publicity 
through a radio stunt. The director 
«sed a prop outfit with head phones 
and the orcheetra Iraltatlnff the 
nightly ■crambling of programs on 
the air. 



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Baltimore, rather belatedly, is 
Cettins some of the season's more 
faiportant film releases. OrUnth's 
Tsn't lAf Wonderful r* la booked 
flor th« Hippodrome, while "The 
XAst Laugh" comes ahortly to one 
•t the Whltehurst theatres. 



1* KANSAS aXY 

-<>f By WILL R. HUGHES 

T" 8hubert — "Saltura" (Walker 
^ Whiteside). , ^, . 

j" / Orpheum— Vaudeville. 
y Globe— Tltuaevnie. 

Pantagee — Vau deville. 

Empress — "Whizz Bang Babies" 
(Mutual). ^ 

Garden — "The Unklssed Bride." 



TAYLOR'S 
CIRCUS IKUNKS 

Do not fall to see our new, -mi - 

proved Circus Trunlc Stronger 

than ever, at the same old price. 

•Write for Catalog 

TAYLOR'S 

208 W. 44th at. 30 E. Randolph SL 
NEW YORK CHICAGO 



Mainstreet— "Sally" (aim)-Taude- 
ville. 

Royal— "The Air Mail." 

Newman — "The Thundering 
Herd." ~" 

Liberty — ^"A Broadway Butterfly." 

A week of genuine' npring weather, 
coupled ^ith a National lUower 
Show, drawing some 200,900 people 
to Electric parli. came near wreck- 
ing things at the theatres. "The 
Nervous Wreck" (Shubert) draw 
only fAlr returns. "Discarded 
Wives," one of those sex things at 
the Shubert- Missouri, was a real 
flop. An attempt was made to put 
it over with a dally mat for women 
onl^. with children under IS barred 
at all times, but there was no jniblic 
response. The papers panned it 
after the opening, which Just about 
killed aay chance it had to oop. 

The Oayety (Columbia) has called 
it a seaaon and closed Saturday 
night with Watson and Cohan's 
■how. Business has been badly off 
for many weeks. The installation 
of a runway and the addition of a 
Wednesday midnight show did not 
show any appreciable results. 



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TORONTO 

Royal Alexandra — "Rose-Marie" 
(return). ' 

Princess— Julia Arthur 
Joan" (retum)^' 

Uptown— "Qirls from Childs" 
(stock). 

Comedy — "Too Many Husbands" 
(stock). 

Reflent — Dark. 

Shea'e— Keith Vaudeville. 

Loew'e'— "The Swan" and vaude- 
ville. 

PantagVa — "Dressmaker from 
Paris" and vaudeville. 

Hippodrome — "Forty Winks." 

Grand — ''CaplUl Punlflhmeni." 

Tivoli— "Ines from Hollywood." 



I.«e Daly, here last Christmas in 
A'augban Olaser's "The Q^ngerbred 
Man," Is openlnp a school of danc- 
ing and stage art. 

Vema Watson, formerly of this 
city and teacher at the Cballf School 
of Dancing. ha« announced her en- 
gagement to Sonny Challf. The mar- 



BROAOWAY, NEW YORK, THIS WEEK (MARCH 30) 



HARRY 



A1.1CK 



ROBEnASlDEEGAN 

"DIZZY DOINGS" 

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WhUe I Do Not Agree With This 
Notice, I Do Not Resent It 



Tafhen from E. W. Howe's Monthly: 

NAN HALPERIN 

When T express an opinion I am not of- 
fended if it is not accepted. I am annoyed 
when impudent persons express opinions con-. 
trary to my own and grant the right to others. 

The greatest actress I have ever seen it a 
woman named Nan Halperin, who appears in 
"a vaudeville sketch called "Katherine the 
Great." I had not before heard of her ; I live 
far in the country, and see dramatic enter- 
tainments only on infrequent visits to big 
towns. 

Wonien have been so indignant about the 
Double Standard men insist upon that I have 
been long amused in a low, devilish way be- 
cause of Katherine's hiitory. 

Nan Halperin appears on the stage dressed 
gorgeously and tells about her lovers. 

The story of the first man goes well enough: 
she tells how she loved him; how he was her 
all in all; how she could not exist without 
him. . I ' . .> i- 



It was about the usual talk women indulge 



m. 



Katherine dught this man ffirting with one 
of her maids and had him beheaded. 

"He was the love of my life!" she ex- 
claimed tragically. 

Then Katherine proceeded to tell about her 



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second.- 

It rather shocked me that she could^ so love 
a man after having loved another with equal 
vigoi; . .; 

This second fellow was caught flirting with 
the c(x>k and was beheaded. 

And again Katherine exclaimed tragically: 
"He xvas the love of my life!" 

The sjcetch then proceeded to the third 
lover, the fourth, the fifth ; I think there were 
twenty-seven in all : each one. the love of ^Kath- 
erine's life. 

It was broad burlesque, but when Nan Hal- 
perin told of her grief with her different 
lovers: how they humiliated, wronged and 
insulted^ her pure ainl trusting nature, her 
acting was superb. I have seen Bernhardt 
and Terry and most of the other great ones 
of m(xlem times, and none of them equaled 
Nan Halperin in pure ability to act 

By E. W. HOWE 

Autkvi; Editor and Sage of Potato HUl, 
AtehUon, Kanna% 






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THIS NOTICE 

APPEARED 

DURING MY 

APPEARANCE 

WITH 

ZIEGFELD FOLLIES 



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NOW EN TOUR 
ORPHEUM CIRCUIT 



DIRECTION 
MARTY FORklNS 
JACK WEINER« 
ASSOCIATE 

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rla«e is to take place Iii May at 
Beverley Hilla. 

The "Roee-Marie- company, 
playing at the Royal Alexandra, has 
Irene ravloska in the lead. The 
company here in January was the 
Chicago company, with Myrtle 
Schaaf. 



"Forty Winks" la to Canada tm- 
d*r Its original title, "Xord Chum- 
ley" 

SYRACUSE, N. Y. 

By CHESTER B. BAHN 
W»ett«i«— VraBk Wilcox Stock 

(1st week). 
B. F. Keith's— Vaudeville. 
Te«(M>te — Pop vaudavlile — films. 
Strand — "Sadccloth and Scarlet." 
Empire— "Oh, Doctor!" 
Bobbins - Eckel — "Cheaper to 



Marry" (1st half); "The Man Who 

Came Back" (last iMlf). 
Cresoent — "Capital Punishment. 
Rivoli— "Touth and Adyenture." 
Savoy — "That Devil Quemado." 



The Wilcox Co. opened its sea- 
son at the Wieting Monday night to 
capacity, the house sold out In ad- 
vance. 



Reported here John 3, Bumea, h>- 
eal Keith manager, may either quit 



theatrical business or go abroad for 
the Albee-Keith offices. 



The new IS -story bulldlnv Which, 
according to information her% will 
replace the Qrand Opera Ho«a« and 
Meyer block at Seat Oaaeae* and 
Montgomery streeta, HI not In- 
clude a theatre, as preTlooaly re> 
t>orted, but will consist entirely of 
oflftces and storee. This la tlM eec- 
ond time a new theatre report has 
faded into thin air. 



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1. r. ALBEE. President 



J. J. MUKDOCK, General Manager 



F. F. PROCTOR, Vke-Preaideia 



B. F. KEITH-ALBEE VAUDEVILLE EXCHANGE 

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•^" By R. CUSACK 

His Majestya—'^reenwloh Vll- 
lB«e Follies." Ne^ "Rose- Marie." 
Gayety — "Happy -Qo-liUcky.' 
Pictures — Capitol, "New lAvtm for 
Old": PaUce, "Her Husband's 
Secret"; Midway, "Zeebruge"; Lord 
Nelson, "Love's Wilderness"; 
Paplneau, "The Only Woman"; "Rl- 
alto. "The Breath of 8cand<ir; 
Plan, "Top of the World"; Corooa, 
"£:ast of Sues"; Strand. "The Scar- 
let Honeymoon": Regent, "Idle 
Tongues"; Malsonneuve. "Those 
Who Judge"; Belmont "The Only 
Woman'"; Dominion, "Oh, Doctor"; 
System, "Wife of the Centaur." 

B. M. Oarfleld, secretary of the 
Montreal Theatre Managers' Asso- 



ciation, has. communicated with the 
Director of Public Services, show- 
ing the reasons the theatrical men 
are dissatisfied with the i>oster cen- 
sorship. The letter points oat that 
the theatres are willing to have 
adequate censorship, but do not 
want to be subjected to undue or 
discriminatory treatment 



OAiUAND. CAL. 

By WOOD SOANES 

With the exception of, or be- 
cause of the new Orpheum, the 
local theatres are in the throes of 
a slump at the present writing with 
business reported otC in nearlv all 
of the houses. 

At the Orpheum, however, a iand 
office business is being done with 
the theatre playing to about 25,000 
customers weekly at 26-50. malin4>e 
and night, respectively. Reserved 
section going at night for 76. 



Manager Harry S. Dahn, of the 
Capitol, since his return to the city 
a few weelcs ago, has beeir putting 
on some record business, flrst, 
"Chtirley's Aunt" touched the house 
record, and now this week with 
'"The Dressmaker ot Paris" in con- 
junction with the Murphy-Simpson 
Fashion Revue his theatre has been 
hanging up the B. R. O. sign. 



•^even -Eleven," the flrst all-col- 



Crane Wilbur and Busanae Cau- 
bet iat the Fulton have nut excited 
much trade despite they have tried 
two new shows, several flrst stock 
runs of New York bits, and have 
plans for several others, including a 
couple of new plays by Wilbur. 
Current Is '^he Humming Bird," 
revived to give Miss Caubet who Is 
French and speaks with an accent, 
an opportunity for stellar honors 
not possible when she is playing 
Straight Amertoan or English roles. 

'Wilbur Is to be succeeded May 10 
by Louis Bennlson, former Oak- 
lander, who la coming In for an 
eight or ten-week starring season 
scheduled to open in "The Oreen 
Ooddeas." la all likelihood Bennl- 



son will be supi>orted by Ruth Ren- 

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The Fulton Is Importing a new 
stage director to. replace Hugh 
Khox. there for nearly three years. 
Lotiis Dean Is the newcomer, who 
arrived from the east via the Mo- 
rosco theatre In Los Angeles, where 
he hhB been fplaying Sir Percy 
Beauchamp in "So This Is London." 

Kaster Sunday the Laurie, recent- 
ly disposed of to Oabrlel Laskin of 
Texas and Tennessee for musical 
tabs, will reopen. Louis R. Lurle 
for a week wilt have "So This Is 
London," with Lawrence D'Orsay in 
his original role. 



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An attempt to work out a new 
art Is being made by Hedwiga Rei- 
cher and her players, culled from 
the dramatic school she operated 
in San Francisco. It Is called the 
Poetry theatre and the scheme is to 
act out poems. The movement was 
received with varied critical emo- 
tions. 



Alexander Pantages Is reported 
in the dailies to haVe purchased 
a site for a new theatre at Itth 
street and Telegraph avenue, a deal, 
which, if consammated, will mean 
the solldlflcation of a new theat- 
rical district above 14th sUeet The 
district now contains the Orpheum 
Century (big second run picture 
house) and Sti^te. vaudeville s-^d 
picture!, on Broadway; the Fulton, 
stock, and Franklin, flrst run pic- 
tures, on Franklin street and the 



American flrst run pictures, on San 
Pablo avenue. The site selected by 
Pantages is the one that was to 
have been used for the Community 
theatre project that fell throtigh 
when Lurle secured . the fran- 
chise for the Shubert 46id Erlanger 
attractions a couple of years ago, 
leaving the promoters without a 
selling talk. 

Norman Field. Conner leading 
man at the Fulton. Is now In eharga 
of the Fulton Dramatic achool, a 
new enterprise being fostered by 
Eugene C. Ebey, son of Oeorga 
Bbey, owner of the theatre. Accord- 
ing to announcements the school la 
attracting droves of ambitious am- 
ateurs who see in it an opportunity 
to get stage experience by betoc 
used In some of the Fulton attra*- 
tions as extraa and in small parts. 



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MILWAUKEE 

By H. M. ISRAEL 

bavMson— Dark. 
Palaea— VandevlUe (Orphan 
MiHats—VandeviUa (Loew). 
Majestio— Vaudeville (Weati 
Pabst — Stock (Oerman). 
Garrick— "Abie's Irish Roae" (MM 

Alhambra — 'X7harUe'a AnntT 
(film) (2d week). 

Wiseonsin — ^Vaudevllle-fllms. 

Strand— 'As Man Desires" (flim). 

Merrill — "Fifth Avenue ModeU^ 
(fllm). 



Saxe's Wisconsin Is celebrating 
its flrst anniversary. Twelve acta 
in addition to a picture ("Too Many 
Kisses") are on the program. The 
anniversary started with a parade 
Saturday night 



"Abie's Irish Rose" will close its 
Milwaukee engagement at the end 
of the 12th week. 



The Bmpresa (Mutual)) closes its. 
season April II. 



Albert Holt fonnefly tn vaude- 
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By HARDIE MEAKIN 

National— "The Holy City" (St. 
Patrick's Players). 

Poli'e — "Mercenary Mary," fea- 
t^ring Ambassador's Band. 

Belasco— "Mismatee" (Myron C. 
Fagan's). 

Preaident— "Rain" (Bth week). 

B. F. Keith'a— Vaudeville. 

Earle — Vaudeville. 

Strandr-Vaudevllle. 

Qayety— "Golden Crooks" (Co- 
lumbia). -V. _ .. ,,, 

Mutual — "Band Bo* Revue" (Mu- 
tual). 

Photoplays — Columbia, "Tba 
Goose Hangs High"; Metropolitan, 
Cmarles Chaplin in "The Kid" (re- 
Tlral): Palace, "lAdy of the Night" 
' (directed by former local newspaper 
roan, Monta BeU); Balto, Nuages- 



Hoi Digely Dog Dancing 

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Palace Garden 
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aa If Washington was set' to lose its 
"rep" aa the baet "dog town" in the 
country. However, things are now 
perking up considerably, with two 
new shows seeing the light of day 
during the. current week, and, ac 
cording to local house managers 
many other new ones on the way. 
The newest premlarets take In 11 
Lawrence Weber's "Mercenary 
Mary." and Myron C. Fagan's "Mis- 
mates." 

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Arline Alcine, who with Harry 
Manners ran stock several summers 
ago at the President, wrote the ver- 
sion of "The Holy City" that Father 
Humey is presenting. Alt^ne came 
here to stage thet>lece. 



Nelson Bell, doing publicity for 
Crandall's 14 bouses, pulled the first 
baseball story and cashed in on it. 
It ran something to the effect that 
Harry Crandall was torn between 
love and duty. The Washington 
world champions open their season 
on the same day that Crandall is 
supposed to t>e at French Uck, at- 
tending the First National Conven- 
Uon. 

t ..^... 

Harold Phillips (Times) ts back 
In his strides as dramatic editor. 
after having his tonsils removed. 
Phillips reproduced a press agent'o 
rave, Just as it was written on the 
typewriter, which even a kid 
wouldn't have fallen for, and which 
was a polite way of telllnff the craft 
that he (Phillips) couldn't be kidded 
by school boy yarns. The show was 
all about some actress' mania for 
flowers. , 



Maude Faaly, who has bean ap- 
pearing in a, sketch on the Keith- 
Albee Circuit, will terminate her 
pr«Rent route April 10 and will open 
In a new skit April 14. 

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"Charles and Henry Rigoletto and the Swanson Sisters in a show entitled 'Around the World,' 
given its first presentation, in London at the Holborn last week. This is one of the best new turns 
seen in town for many a long^day and a topliner that would justify its position in any bill. 
Charles is not only a very clever conjurer, juggler, athlete and instrumentalist, but, what is more, 
an expert showman in all he undertakes. Brother Henry is nearly as good as Charles, and their 
share of the act is a very happy blend of skill and personality. 

"The Swanson Sisters' share of the show consists of song and dances much after the style of 
the Duncan Sisters, whom they excel in some respects." 

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were the rage of the Holborn Empire last week." 

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VOL. LXXVin. No. 8 



NEW YORK Cmr, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 1925 



64 PAGES 



XmOOOm ZE JOINTS' NOW 

ISNGUNGS' ANTI-WILD ANIMAL 
' PROPAGANDA HAS TAKEN HOLD 



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iUngliif«-B-B Circus Sold lU Wild AnimaU Last 
Season to American Circus Corp. — Indians Used 
for Exhibition Purposes Enter Into It 



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Chlcaj^o, April 7. 

'4-^e RingHngs hava started prop- 

^tc&nda againat wild animal acts. 

\ The first notice came through an 

Associated Press dispatch, which 

carried in nearly all the papers of 

the country-. Following thic^ on Sun- 

4»y, April E, ail the Hearst papers 

earried a full page article telling 

the Ringlinga have glren over 

(Continued on page SI) 



;US HILL MUST 

PAY DEARLY 

OR ELSE! 



K S. Circuit Court Says 
So — Hill's Attempts to 
Dodge Judgment 



Qns Hill, in private life Gustave 
letr, who went into voluntary 
inkruptcy last fall, suffered a 
icial set-back Monday when 
■dge Manton of the . S. Circuit 
Court of Appeals ruled that Hill 
Iphould not have been granted a 
Itay on an order which adjudicated 
klm guilty of contempt of court. 

On July 23. 1928, James J. Deaiy, 

in actor In one of HUls "Bringing 

WUp Fatlier" companies, was given 

■Judgment for $24,124.17 for damages 

(Continued on page 69) 



Public Service Play 

For the first time In the history 
« New Yorlc city's Department of 
Mrks, the stage will be employed 
>■ a propaganda medium. April 1» 
[Sunday night), at the Ambassador, 
play, "Leisure Time," will be 
Bed under the auspices of this 
urtment, directed and personally 
»rvised by FYancla D. Oallatin, 
imissloner of Parks. 
The value of parks, playgrounds 
nd public gymnasiums will bo de- 
picted in contrast to the dangers 
Ind evils of street playing and de- 
Tiorallzlng sports. 
It win be an invitation perform - 
>ce. Lee Sb»*v^t donated the 



Radio's "Thank-o-Grams'' 

Last week in tbe Radio sec- 
tion Variety printed a storjr 
suggesting that the frequent 
request to "nrire" regarding 
radio entertainment or re- 
questj, with Western Union 
usually designated, was not 
altogether altruistic on the 
part of the announcers or 
some of them who send this 
"suggestion" so frequently over 
the ether. 

It is unknown whether an- 
nouncers who do this keep tab 
of wires received for a com- 
mission to be collected on tb« 
gross paid the telegraph com- 
pany, but the suspicion la 
about. 

Following, It may be ob- 
served in telegraph offices new 
blanks marked "Thank-o- 
grams," designed to carry ap- 
preciation to a radio station, 
also requests for selectionjk 
Large displays of tbeae blanks 
are in some of the windows. 



PRE-PRDHieiTIOII 
CtFES iMBtRED 



NATHAIi^lSH 
WILL MARRY 



Critic and Screen Star to 
Wed Shortly 



George Jean Nathan a bridegroom. 
No one ever thought they would 
live to see that, but according to 
G. J. N. himself it's the* truth, the 
whole truth and nothing but the 
truth, and the bride no one lees 
than Lillian Gish, the screen star 
who has Just unergone something 
of an ordeal in the Federal Courts 
in the Gish-Duell case. 

A night or two before the trial 
ended so abruptly by the Judge 
throwing the case out of court, the 
severest critic of American 'vyomen 
and Miss Glsh were the guests at 
a party and at the time they bo*h 
admitted that there was a tentative 
engagement and that they would be 
married .'ramediately after the case 
was flnisLed. 

Nathan has sold all hia In- 
{Co.ittnufd on pace 14) 




$S«5^1 1,252 m DUtill Taxes 
for 1919 Dropped Iq $30,- 
000,000 in 1923-— U. S. 
Now Liquor-Drinkins 
Ccnhtrj After Beiag 
Fairly Temperate 



MULTIPLY 17 TIMES 

A comparison of figures proves 
the actual Ineffectiveness of prohi- 
bltioB. According to the Internal 
Revenue Bureau, there were 177,900 
saloons in the United States on 
Jan. 1, 1920. Today there are 
3,000,000 "booze Joints" la this 
country. 

In other t>ord«, the country now, 

(Continued on page 47) 

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BOWTA CLAIMS 'WINE, 
WOMAN AND SONG' TTTU 



OF 107 DRAMAS AND COMEDIES 
ON BlAY BUT 14 SOU) FOR FILMS 



Infringement Action Against 

Columbia Wheel and Others 

—Title Used Before 1906 



A unique copyright infringement 
suit, probably the flrst of it« kind 
in the history et burlesque, has 
been started in tbe U. S. District 
Court-of New Tork by "Bonita," the 
actress, in private life Pauline 
Louiae Weber, against the Columbia 
Amusement Co., Louis Tali>o and 
Bert Bertrand, involving the "Wine, 
Woman and Bong" burlesque pro- 
duction. Bonita aslcs for an In- 
junction, an accounting of the 
profits and tlO.OOO damages on the 
allegation she has owned and con- 
trolled the title of "Wine, Woman 
and Song" since AOgust IC, lOOt, 
when a musical comedy of that 
name enjoyed a year and a half run 
at the Circle theatre. New York. 

Bonita complains that the Co- 
lumbia wheel production owned and 
(Continued on page 9) 



MOUTH GROAN FOR ORCH. 

Syracuse, N. T., April 7. 

A mouth organ became orchestral 
accompaniment at a home talent 
entertainment at Fair Port. N. Y., 
last night, when the lights went out 

It was 75 minutes before the break 
in the system was repaired, but the 
show and the mouth organ never 
■topped. 



£xperience With Pictures Ties Up Legit Script 
Market-450,000 Lost for ''Firebrand" When 
Will Hays Disapproved 



UnqK Clib of 'tdras" 



A unique organisation of 
college men Is the famous 
Studio Club with a toUI 
membership of 225, comprised - 
exclusively of university 
graduates who, during their 
undergraduate days, worked 
their way through school by 
appearing as extras In pic- 
tures. Most secured extra 
Jobs off anC on with Famous 
Players -Lasky, which may ac- 
count for the Famoua Studio 
Clilb name. 

The organization Is several 
years old. On April 18 at the 
EThglneers Club, New York, It 
win hold a nprlng dance for 
the club's building fund. D. 
W. Jordan Is the president of 
the organisation, J. F. Quaney 
treasurer and F. W. Stuke 
secretary. 

Not one member of the 
Famous Studio Club Is ac- 
tively connected with studio 
work, merely farming out as 
extras te pursue professional 
careers other than film acting. 



OyER$100,000FOR 

BELASCO'S mr 



Including several holdovers there 
have been 107 dramas and comedies 
on Broadway's 1924-26 lUt to date. 
Only 14 have been sold for pictures. 

The percentage of picture sales 
is considerably under that of previ- 
ous seasons. It Is explained by the 
choking off of road engagements 
through the premature announce- 
ment of the picture versions dC 
(Continued on page 8) 



PASTOR FIGHTS 

FILM MEN 

WITHADS 



Urbana (O.) Minister 

Using Display on Movie 

Page of Daily 



Dayton, O., April 7. 
Rer. Ralph Carson, pastor of the 
First Paptlst church at Urbana, O., 
Intends to beat film exhibitors at 
their own game. 

In "The Democrat," the Urbana 
dally, the Rev. Carson carries 
weekly ads on the movie page. Last 
(Continued on page 14) 



Joe Schenck Takes It for 
Constance Talmadge 



"Kiki, " the Beloflco stage success 
in which Lenore Ulrlc played three 
seasons, has been bought for pic- 
tures by Joe Schenck. It Is under- 
stood that it will be a Constance 
Talmadge nim for First National 
and open market sale. 

The price paid I). B. is represented 
as being In excesH of 1 100,000. 

Bidding h.TS been on for "Kiki" 
for some time, Its disposal to 
Schenck blasts the Idea, held in 
some quarters, that the Warner 
Brothers tie-up with the proOucer 
carried with It all of the rights to 
his pla>s. 



PROTECTS CH0RO8 OIRLB 

San Diego, April 7. 

Four chorus girls i\ow In a 
French vaudeville act at Bataclan, 
Mexico, recently were given pro- 
tection under that country's labor 
lawa The four girls, when fined 49 
pesos by the show director for fail- 
ing to appear at rehearsal, appealed 
to the Mexican labor arbitration 
court 

The rourt ruled that the director 
must remit the flnes and in addi- 
tion curtail the number of re« 
hearsals. 



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AUSTRALIA 



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Sydney, March 13. 
For marked consistency in at- 
tendances tbe 1925 season looks as 
If It win eclipse the records of past 
seasons. 

Wllliamson-Talt have a real hit 
In "Wildflower" at Her Mai«sty's. 
The attraction is now in its fifth 
month, with no signs of letting up. 
Also Maurice Moscovltcb is playing 
to capacity at the Royal in "The 
Outsider" for Williamson -Talt 

Fuller- Ward, too, have lM«n do- 
ing splendidly with "The Rise of 
Rosle O'Reilly" at the Opera House. 
This firm produced for the flrrt 
time here ."Mr. Sattling Butler" 
'with the same cast that played 
'Olosie O'Reilly." The show Is only 
booked for a four weeks' run, but 
business has been brisk and should 
continue. Borothy Brunton and 
Charles Healop are featured and 
■cored. The scenery is not out of 
the ordinary and appears to have 
been used before. Eddie Russell 
Impressed with his dancing, Leslie 
Pearce makes an acceptable Juve- 
nile lead, and a laughing hit was 
■cored by John Klrby. The ballet 
works very hard and It Is their ef- 
forts that put the show across. The 
male chorus Is fightfully weak and 
could easily be dispensed with. 



clpals shared the honors. Business 
is big and will undoubtedly continue 
right through their eeaaon. 



'7he Ten Coiomandments," ai 
the Prince Edwar^ is still playipg 
to capacftjr twice daily, and wUI 
«oon enter its sixth month. 



Dion Boucicault and Irene Van- 
brugh came into the Criterion for 
Williamson- Talt with "Trelawney 
of the Wells." The policy of these 
people will be to do a series of 
short-run revivals, which will in- 
clude "His House In Order," "Miss 
Nell o' New Orleans," "Mr. Pim 
PasB^ By" and "Aren't We AH.". 

A eplendid cast flawlessly acted 
•Trelawny," in which the two prln- 



Big business is being, done twice 
dally at Fullers, with vaudeville 
and revue. George Wallace, a bur- 
lesQue comedian secured by the 
Fullers from a very small-time 
show. Is the principal attraction. 
Wallace may be classed as one of 
the best burlesque comedians ever 
seen here. He is a splendid acro- 
batic dancer, a good singer and 
works cleanly. 

Evlsion and Hester, sketch, 
pleased; Lecardo Bros., acrobatts, 
got over; Maud Courtney and Mr. 
C, songs and talk, scored big; Har- 
his FamUy. musical, hit. 

Bill this week at the Tlyoli, not 
quite up to standard of this house. 
Spoiled by too many musical acts. 

Two Rascals, featured and scored 
big with songs; Anna and l<ouis, 
musical, nicely; Two Dewars, ath- 
letic, fine act; Four Kellys, child 
musical act, fair; Duncan and €k>d- 
fbey, lust over; Addii^n and Mit- 
regga, dancers, clever; Moran aifd 
Wiser, hat throwers, big hit; Henry 
and Edgar Martell, talk, aongs and 
dancing, weak. .^ 



ftlELBOURNE 
"Betty" Is playing at His Ma- 
jesty's, with Maude Fane. Thurs- 
ton Hall is appealing successfully 
at the Boy^l In "So This Is Liondon." 
" (Continued on pagfe'58) 



AMER. ^VKE HUB 
SHR UP ADMIRALTY 



Sea Lords Making Naval Pic- 
' ture on Land— Women 
Barred from Ships 



London, March SO. 
number of American films 
which extol the doings of the navy 
and the army, obviously naade with 
efflcial asslstaAce, hoa opened the 
•yes of the Lords of the Admiralty 
who are hitching up their slacks 
and becoming screen "tans." Ad- 
mirals are reading text books on 
production, commanders are con- 
sidering the Joys of a cameraman's 
life, and able>bodled seamen are 
grimacing Into mirrors In the hope 
•f becoming stars. - 

Sparred on by the success of 
"Zeebruge" the Admiralty is enter- 
kig into this production of pictures 
with ardor while retaining some of 
the "hush-hush" principles which 
has made Whitehall the impossible 
place to get a story from that It is. 

They are npw making a naval 
melodrama "Sons of the. Sea" (a 
very old title) with a cast of na«al 
ratings and the daughter of a fam- 
ous general as a leading lady. The 
story Is sheer melodrama reaching 
a climax when the hero has to leave 
his loved one in the hands of ruflians 
to rejoin his ship. Every Inch of 
the storyand scenario has been dis- 
cussed and passed by the Sea Lords 
who ci)t out certain scenes as being 
too near the truth. 

The producer's great trouble 
rests In the fact that although the 
authorities are doing alt they can 
the heroine Is not being allowed on 
a war craft of any sort, the presence 
of a woman being against Kings 
Regulations. Therefore, hero, hero- 
ine, ai.d villains have to do their 
jobs on dry land. 

The picture Is being made with 
the battleships at Malta. The pro- 
ducer is Bruce Woolf who, with H. 
v. Bramble, was responsible for 
"Zeebruge" and "Armageddon," the 
War Office war film. 



PRAYERS DEHANDED 
FOR FM'S SUCCESS 



Emotional Scenes at Special 

Showing of 'M. N. R. I."— 

Films Sermon Texts 



London, March 30. 

At a necent private screening of 
the German 12 reeler of the life 
Of Christ entitled "I.N.R.I.." for 
clergymen only, emotional scenes 
"were witnessed and at the end sev- 
eral members of the audience rose 
and demanded prayers for the film's 
success. 

Plays have often been used as the 
texts for sermons, but they are 
now turning their attention to the 
screen. 

At one of the big northern sub- 
urban kinemas ihs star picture for 
the following week, is always chosen 
as the text for the sermon at a 
special Sunday night service held In 
the building. 

George A. Cooper's Gaumont pro- 
duction of Brandon Fleming's play, 
'^he Eleventh Commandment^' Is 
especially popular. 



JEAN MlbblETON 



Jean Middleton sings, dances and 
has a fldale that she plays so well 
that she is never out, and that 
makes her very happy, and ail -little 
girls should be happy. 

In the East, EDWARD S. 
KELLER, and in the West, BEN 
PIAZZA, and around the (Hiicago 
parts, EZ. KEOUQH. 

P. B. — Oh, I love to play run 
i^eep run and leap frog. They're 
better than golf. 



IRISH CENSOR 
STILL ACnVE 



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Renters' Society May 
Withdraw Froin Ireland 



Amnsement BID Passed 

Memphis, April 7. 

The Tennessee State Legislature 
today passed a bill empowering the 
Memphis City Commission to regu- 
late local amusements, Including the 
right to operate theatres on Sunday. 

The measure is now up, for the 
Governor's signature, and the State 
executive la expected to approve it 
immediately. The Governor's "O.K." 
meims Meip)>hls tlieatres will open 
Sundays, as formerly. 



The Seymour Hicks In New York 
Seymour Hicks and his wife, EI- 
lalne Terris, are due in New York 
next week, making the city a stop- 
over on their way from Australia 
to thtlr home in Ehigland. 
- Miss Terris Is a 'sister of Tom 
Terris, the picture producer and 
director. 



Asche Threatens "ChoV* 
Revival as RetribHtion 

London, March SO. 

"Kismet" Is to be revived at the 
Oxford, April 9, and Oscar Asche is 
grieved because he is not playing 
the leading part. Of course Knob- 
lock's reply Is that the play be- 
longs to the author and not to the 
actor. But Asche Is so annoyed 
he declares he will revive "Chu Chin 
Chow" In direct rivalry. This is 
unlikely to harm the "Kknnet" re- 
vival. 

Asche's present day figure Is 
largely suited to spectacular pro- 
ductions on an elaborate scale. 



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Condition* In the Irish film world 
do not Improve despltit the pro- 
testa of renters and thelt threats of 
boycott. The Free State authori- 
ties seem determined to prevent the 
screening of a big percentage of thp 
films sent over from this side, be 
they Aftierlcan, British or Conti- 
nehtaL ^lie censor does his work 
wcflL So well. -It Is estimated that 
over SO percent of pictures, even if 
passed by the British Board, of Film 
Censors, are turned down. 

The chief censor is one Montgom- 
ery, and he wastes neither time nor 
words in giving sjhis verdict. Such 
rtiort criUcisms as "Tripe," "Dirty 
rubbish," "America's social sores" 
are pithy examples of his learned 
summing up. An appeal against the 
decisions can be had on payment of 
$25, but the api>eal Is generally dis- 
missed with scorn and the $26 con- 
fiscated. 

The Kinematograph Renters So- 
ciety talks of withdrawing from 
Ireland and leaving Montgomery 
and ~ Co, to provide entertainment 
for the 800 odd kinemas which exist 
on the Emerald Isle. As far as the 
Irish exhibitors and public are con- 
cerned, they are toot considered in 
any way by the despots. Although 
the Ipubllc wants the pictures the 
rest oi the world is seeing And the" 
exhibitors want those which will 
hiake the pay box^s bright they can 
only see and Exhibit what Mr. Mont- 
gomery considers best for them, and 
he has no Idea of a boxoSlce prop- 
osition. 



Out of the blue came a sub- 
■cription firom Wllhelm Ifeycr- 
Forster of Berlin (Germany) 
and an order on the Central 
Union Trust Co. of New York 
for eight smackers (foreign 
subscrlptloaa to Variety «Mt 
an extra buck). 

Herr Meyer Forster explained 
lie was buying the paper upon 
the recommendation of J. J. 
Shubert, wbo has t>een abroad 
for some weeks. 
. It muit be that Variety has 
been treating the Shuberta 
pretty of late. 



ROAD TOUR CLOSES 

"Wishing Wrfir Finishes at Man- 
chester — Claim Can't Get House. 



MANAGERS MAI 

UNn^ AGAINST 

STUDENTS 

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Varsity Nighu Costii^ 

Theatres Money and Pa-" 

tironage Losses 



London, March SO. 

Having gone out for a provincial 
trip prior to a West End opening the 
Leslie Henson-Tom Walls musical 
comedy, "The Wishing Well," has 
terminated its tour at Manchester, 
having been on the road for about 
two months. 

No' London season has been an- 
nounced and the members of the 
.company have been given to under- 
stand this is because no suitable 
theatre can be found. 



DEATHS ABROAD 



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Paris, March SO. 

Germaine Lancret, French come- 
dienne, died in Paris. 

Henri Cordier, French author, 
born in New- Orleans, La. ~ . 

Louis Chadbourne, 34, novelist, 
died at Brives, France. 

Firmin Bouisset, well known pos- 
ter designer. 

Louis Beneeh, . 40 cbansonnier, 
died suddenly in Paris. 

Leon Melchissedec, 82, foimer 
noted opera singer, died in Paris. 

Estcban Marti, French composer 

K>l Hassan, Turkish comedian, 
died at Stamboul. 

Max Bernstein, Australian play- 
wright, died, in Vienna. 

Oscar de Vuydt, .Belgian com^- 
poser and organist, died at Malines. 



Carl Rosa Co. at Lyceum 

London, April 7. 
The Carl Rosa Opera Companw 
will oi>en at the Lyceum early next 
month. • 



RAIN'' WITHOUT SLANG 



/ Rome. March SO. 

Maria Bazxi made her appearance 
in the premiere of "Rain" at the 
Teatro Verdi, i'errara. last week. 
The Italian translation has been 
made by Louis How and Enrico 
Raggio. In (i^llaboration.with Sig- 
nora Bazxl. This Is the first pro- 
duction of "Rain" outside the United 
States. 

The atmosphere of the original 
is well susUlned, despite the fact 
the Italian version does not carry 
any slangy phrases, and was suc- 
cessfully received. 

Pirandello has arranged to pre- 
sent at his own theatre a local 
translation of Lawrence Lapgner's 
"Anotl.^r Way Out." 



ARRIVALS 

April S (from London), Mr. and 
Mrs. Martin Beck. Herbert Stot- 
hart, his daughter Carol, and sister- 
in-law, Mary Vernon Wolfe (Aqul- 
tanla). 

April • (London to New York). 
Nora Bayos (Mrs. Frledland) and 
B. L. Frledland, R B. Simmons, 
Retty BIythe (Leviathan). 

April 4 (London to New York), 
Mitchel Kenart, Ralph KeUert 



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May 2 (New York to London) Mr. 
and Mrs. J. E. McCormick (Colleen 
Moore), (Majestic). 

April 15 (London to New York), 
Herbert Ward (Homeric). 

April 11 (New York to London) 
Mr. and Mrs. Abe Levey (Levia- 
than). 

. April 8 (London to New Yprk), 
Irving C^Eiesar, Max Dreyfus 
(Olympic). 

April 8 (New York to London), 
Tom Mix, Victoria Forde (Mrs. 
Mix), Baiby Thomasina Mix, Mrs. 
Forde, Joe Lee, Mme. Margaret 
Matzenauer (Aquitania). 

April 7 (Now York to London), 
Princess Takka-Takka. Yoga-Taro 
(Resolute). 

April t (New York to Liverpool), 
Clark Robinson (Homeric). 

April 5 (New York, to Bermuda), 
Al Jolson, William Farnum (Ara- 
guaya). 

April S (New Ygrk to Liverpool), 
Mary Servoss (Baltic). 

April 4 (New Yprk to Rome) Ro- 
man Choli* (Giuseppe Verdi). 

April 4 (London to New York) 
John Powers, Sidney Jay (Beren- 
gaHa). 

April 4, (New York to London), 
Mary Servoss (Baltic). 

April 16, (New York to Paris), 
Quinn Martin and wife (DeGrasse). 

April 4 (London to New York), 
Edgar Selwyn (Berengarla). 

April 4 (New York to London). 
Alice Terry, Rex Ingram, Mr. and 
Mrs. Pablo, Casals, Cecelia Hansen 
(Mrs. ZakharofT), and Boris Zak- 
haroflf. Gaby Fleiiry, Mrs. Raymond 
Hitchcock (Flora Zabelle). Ho- 
meric). 

April S (New York to Berlin) 
Julius Bernhelm (Deutschland). 



GOING WEST 

April 5 (New York to Los An- 
geles), Sidney Olcott, Bill Wilker- 
son. 



GOING EAST 

(Los Angeles to N. Y.). ,'Mr. and 
Mrs. Bobby Vernon. 

April 10 n^s Angeles ;to New 
York), Carl Laemmle. / 



London, March 30. 
Wiile watching the amateuri* 
performance of the university 
madriga, singers at the Coliseuhi « 
good many people thought of t^ 
ragging tr" which plays and playwt 
are frequently subjected to by ifte 
comrades of these young vocaMstn 
to say nothing of the disgrar^ftjl 
scenes 'hlch spoil the enjoyment' 4t 
the ordinary public when the under- 
graduates are let loose on such 6c- 
casions as Bdat ..ce nlgh's. TlJe 
week has passed quietly but there 
is a chance the singers o^ madrigal 
and their divided skirts may yet 
learn what it means to get the 
whole-hearted "bird." 

Meanwhile the managements <t 
theatres, music-halls, and cabaecty^ 
are preparing for anything whloti 
may happen at this years festival. 
The Midnight Follies, at the Metrq- 
pole, will not l>e seen bjr anyone un- 
accompanied by a lady. This <ts 
to ensure that the iriiow shall oot 
be spoiled by undue, noise anA 
"ragging." Unfortunately the inv^ 
"lady" is a very elastic one. Lant 
year Qje West End houses lost ovsr 
16,000 returned to disgusted patrona 
91,000 Bill for Crockery 
At the New Oxford, alone, tl|e 
bill for broken crockery, electrte 
fittings , and broken Turnituai 
amounted .to over |1,000. Much>«f 
this damage was done by the yooac 
members of a select University <io*- 
to which on«y undergrads who hau 
been bailed out of one of the "VC'elt. 
End police stations can belong. TOe 
bill at His Majesty's, following «!» 
•Varsity football match, ran up to 
1950 and managers now ar9 mq^ 
than usually apprehensive. The' 
Sofclety of West End Managers has 
appealed, publicly, for fair pl» 
begging,- those who wish to be cxt» 
Joyous not t- wilfully damage the 
furniture win be removed prior te 
'varsity celebrations and althou^ 
up to now Individual managerl. 
have dealt with their own troubMit 
K the disturbances continue the 
managements will act In a body. 

The fact that the roysterers i»* 
variably send in cheques for tlw 
damage done accompanied by prw 
fuse apologies in no way relmbursM 
the managers for the loss of reguktf 
patrons. 



FLORENCE .HAEEK' DIVORCS 

London, March SO.Y-. 

In the Divorce Court, March % 
Florence GIossop Harris Celller. 
known In theatrical circles as Flof"!»- 
ence GIossop Harris, brought an ao*! 
tlon for divorce from her husband,*/ 
Frank Celller, on the usual grounds. 
There was no defense, and a decree 
nisi was granted. 

The petitioner is the daughter of 
the late Sir Augustus Harris, fa- 
mous manager of Drury Lane and 
playwright. Miss Harris and her 
husband for some years ran a tour 
Ing Shakespearean repertory. 



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"HOTTEHTOT" IN FRENCH 

Paris, March SO. 

Montcharmont has tried out 'It 
the Eldorado, Lyons, the local yMt- 
sion by M. Saint Qranier of •*!*• 
Hottentot" of Victor Mapes. It #•• 
given a good reception by the Lf0"« 
public and will be put on the rofcd.' 

Hasti, Jacques Varenne, Paul Bsf- 1 
tal, Mmes. Laurence Parfalt a»4Ji 
Irna du Blanc hold the leads In tl» 
Lyons creation. 



Est. y/jj^ 

WILLIAM MORR] 

AGENCT, !•«. 
Putnam Rid*., 14»S Bra«away, New 

Wllllaa Mtrrh, Sr., Salllai ftr Europt ht/ti 

THE TILLER SCHOOI 
OF DANCING 

143 Charing Cress Road 
LONDON 

.Director, JOHN TILLER 



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Wednesday, April 8, 1925 



FOREIGN' 



VAKmr 



HnilON RECORD DISK SALE GUARANTEED 
THREE LONDON HITS-TWO AMERICANS 



»^ 



Largest Guarantee Ever Made by Phonograph Com- 
pany— "Nanette," "Rose-Marie" and "Nalja" 
Selected— "Natja" Failure in New York— Guar^ 
antee Not Difficult with Four Song Hits in Two 
American Pieces — Original Cast Artuts De- 
manded by pisk Maker 



PLAYERS IN LONDON 
AFFECTID BY POLmCS 



London's Slump 



London, Aprfl T. 

Dcapit* the numftroua and 
r«c«nt openingra bars, th* the- 
atres both have been and are 
underffolns the wont Lenten 
■lump experienced In years. 

Less than a half - dosen 
houses are doing: what might 
be termed "big business." 



Cf 



;• .; London, April 7. 

^ ' 'phonograph company here 
' J[^^d a deal thla week whereby It 
■guarantees three shows a royalty 
jL. 1,000.000 records. generally 
*j3i,lmed to be the largest guarantee 
t'rttits kind ever made by such a con- 
jeern. 
, ,The three musicals named are 
"Nanette," "Kose-Marle" and "Nat- 
-Ja," with the provision made that the 
aongs and danoe numbers from each 
•lof these attractions be recorded by 
the original theatre artists. 

** It has been repeatedly suggestel In 
(Variety to the American disk com- 
/panies that the "canning" of the 
mvsh:al comedy hit numbers by the 
original production artists might 
prove beneflclal to the sales of the 
Tocal recordings. As a result the 
tdance versions are handled by ex- 
liert dance combinations such as can- 
not be recruited from the original 
eoaipany, and these sell big, while 
the vocal versions of the same selec- 
tibns are decidedly "oft." 

The disk companies have replied 
that the average musical comedy or 
operetta singing star does not "take" 
well on the wax, and a recording of 
his or her voice would not only be 
'deficient In quality, but might dam- 
iliire that particular luminary and In 
: 'ttirn keep prospects away from the 
"'liK^x office. The stand is plausible, 
ii'. arty number of "name" singers 
liave never bad their voices market- 
ed after discovering, following a, 
test, that the phonograph recording 
process does not faithfully "can" the 
various shadings of their voice. This 
paradox is aJcln to the beauty who 
does not screen well for pictures. 
Guarantee No Gamble 
The Idea of having the original 
creators of the musical roles also 
record the hit numbers for the pho- 
nograph records Is not new in Eng- 
land. It has been done there for 
many ye^rs, the British companies 
either being fortunate in having 
singing stars that reoord well or, as 
Is more generally believed, not being 
•o pkrtlcular about details, since ^he 
British standard of recording does 
aot compare with an American major 
disk. 
The 1,000,000 record guarantee for 
. the three musicals Is unusual, but 
^ not much of a gamble considering 
the two big hit songs in "No, No, 
Nanette" ("Tea for Two" and "l 
Want to Be Happy"), and at least 
two in "Rose-Marie" (th^ title song 
•nd "Indian Love Call"). The "Nat- 
Ja" score by TschaJkowsky is also 
beautiful, although the operetta 
failed to click on this side. 



Aeroplane Film Service 



London, April 7. 
London to Paris aeroplanes 
are inaugurating their fllm ser- 
vice between the two cities 
today. 



COirjDIE FRANCAISE 
ACTOR WRTTES COMEDY 



George Berr's "Frederick" at 

Theatre Michel — Film 

Player in Cast 



Closed Saturday at Little The- 
atre — Gwen Farrar and 
Father Take House 



London, April T. 

"tht British-Irish difference la 
opinion has evidently been carried 
Into the theatre, as Archibald de 
Bear's Irish Players, who opened at 
the Little theatre March It, closed 
Saturday night. 

Immediate indications, following 
the opening, were that the venture 
would prove successful, but subse- 
quent grosses failed to bear out the 
expectatlona It was de Bear's, in- 
tentMn to establish this theatre as 
a permanent home for Irish plays. 

Gwen Farrar, of the sister team 
of Blaney and Farrar, will take over 
the tenancy of the house, although 
It is not known what Is to be the 
next attraction there. Miss Farrar's 
father Is wealthy. 



Paris, April 7. 

"J'aime Frederic" ("I Love Fred- 
erick"), is the title of George Berr's 
smart comedy which is now in- 
habiting the Theatre Michel. This 
new entrant had a fair reception. 

The story tells of Isadore who 
discovers that women prefai>-4>ls 
friend, Frederick. The latter as- 
sists a country lass to become a 
deml-mondaine wherefore Isadore 
is contented to play second fiddle. 

Players of the piece include 
Prince (known in fllm circles as 
Rlgadin), Arnaudy, TrevlUe and 
the Mmes. Jane Provost and Pary- 
sis. 

The author. Berr, la an actor in 
the Comedie Francaise. 



TWO NEW SHOWS 



'BeoBsr on Horseback" and 
"Torchbearers" for London 



"aOSED SHOP" 

PROFFER FOR 

AUSmUA 



$10,000 EXPENSE 
KEEPS AHEAD OF 

$9,000 GROSS 



Capitol, London, Cutting 

Down from Elaborate 

Start — Picture House 



A. F. A. Passes Resolution 

— Motion Believed Fool> 

ish and Strike Unlikely 



LONDON'S SUHIIEB BOOKIHOS 

London, April 7. 

Sophie Tucker, the polly Sisters, 
the Mound City Blue Blowers and 
Jackson and Lawler are among acts 
contracted by the William Morris 
ofnce to appear over here during the 
spring and summer. 

Miss Tucker will open at the Kit 
Cat club Aug. 81 and the Dollys are 
due at one ot- ^arry Foster's night 
places in June, where they will re- 
main for eight weeks. The sisters 
are then scheduled for a brief tour 
of the continent, after which they 
wilt be seen here in thefr own revue 
next fall. 

The Blue Blowers .will start at the 
Kit Cat establishment April 13. from 
which place they may double into 
"Better Days" at the Hlpppdrome. 
This quartet wilt remain here eight 
weeks. 



Tetrazzini Is Through 
Broadcasting in England 

London, April 7. 

Tetrazzini left here for the Conti- 
nent last week simultaneously with 
the announcement from her agents 
that the singer would not broadcast 
again in this country. 

The diva recently gave a concert 
at Albert Hall to one-third of a 
house, for which the Madame's rep- 
resentatives blamed her broadcast- 
ing. The radioing took place two 
weeks previous to the concert. 



FILM AGENT COMINa 

London, April 7. 

Sidney Jay, film agent, will sail 
on the Berengarla April 4 to secure 
Mae Marsh for the Gainsborough 
■Company's Aiming of "The Rat." 

Jay also lias commisslon.s to nego- 
tiate for several other American 
«tars: - * 



London, April 7. 

Two future attractions listed for 
production here are "Beggar on 
Horseback" and "The Torchbear- 
ers." 

A. E. Matthews will lead the 
cast of "Beggar," while Marie 
Tempest la named as heading the 
George Kelly Comedy, w>ich will 
go into the Ambassadors. ' 



Mixed Policy at Champs 
Elysees in Doubt 

Rolf de Mare Inaugurated his 
opera-music hall policy at the The- 
atre des Champs Elysees April 8 
witly Jean Rlchepln reciting verse 
and Cfecil Sorel playing the first acl 
of "Mistress Du Roi," a melodrama 
recently created at*Nlce. 

The opening ^as a gala event 
with the proceeds devoted to char- 
ity. Regular performances' com- 
menced the following ilay. 

The combined' policy Is exciting 
Interest without Rlchepln and Sord^ 
but the ultimate result of the len- 
terprise^ls a matter of conjecture. 



"Better Days** at Hip 

Light in Business 

London, April 7. 

Stanley Luplno has withdrawn 
from "Better Days" at the Hippo- 
drome because of Illness, replaced 
by Norman Griffin. The Savoy Or- 
pheum band also Joins the show this 
week. 

The revue has been entirely rear- 
ranged. Business, ihus far, hiis been 
unsatisfactory. 



THE TILLER DANCING SCHOOLS 

OF AMERICA, Inc. 
2^6 West 72d Street 



U ml ted 



Open for a 
Number of PepHs 

Private I.«mou 
V»mmmr% af « 

Cklldm a SpeHalty 



Plinnr : 
Rndlcolt S'lj-fi 



Bottom Drops Out 
of Barrymore's **Hainler 

London, April 7. 

The bottom has dropped out of 
John Barrymore's "Hamlet," at the 
Haymarket, and the actor states 
he will not make a penny on the 
engagement although he believes it 
is a good advertising undertaking. 

Barrymore has the Haymarket on 
a rental of |2,7(iO weekly. 



HERB WARD'S DANCERS 

^ London, April 7. 

Herbert Ward will sail on the 
"Homeric" April IB, having signed 
Nattova ahd Myrio, dancers, for 
America. 

This coupl* oreated a sensation 
here with the new PalUdiuin show, 
•Sky High." 



AUEEN STANLBT DT THEATRE 



London, April 7. 

Aileen Stanley waa splendidly 
received upon making her British 
vaudevlQe debat at the Holborn 
Empire. 

Miss Stanley is also appearing at 
the Piccadilly Hotel cabaret 



WEMBLET OPENttO MAT 6 

London, April 7. 

The Wembley Bxposltlon will open 
May 6. s 

Present plans call for a search- 
light display, simulating a night de- 
fense of London, to take place in 
the stadium for the first three 
weeks. 



Sydney, March 12. 

Walter Baker, president of the 
Actors' Federation of Australia, 
passed the following resolution at 
a crowded meeting of the Federa- 
tion last week: "That the Actors' 
Federation of Australia take steps 
to apply the policy of 'closed shops' 
throughout the profession in Aus- 
tralla." 

Charles B. Westmacott, genera! 
nuinager of Williamson -Talt, would 
not make a statement regarding the 
resolution. Mr. Douglas, general 
manager for Fuller-Ward, stated 
that he was of the opinion the reso- 
lution passed appertained only to 
unionists. Mr. Douglas further 
stated that his firm did all in their' 
power to encourage local talentibut 
it was necessary to import high 
class artists for their productions 
to have the necessary drawing 
power. 

Strike Impossible 

From investigation it is quite 
impossible for an actors' strike to 
occur here because the actor, him- 
self, would have nothing to gain 
and all to lose. The various man- 
agements treat their employes 
splendidly in every respect. There 
Is no doubt that for a show to be 
a success in this country the cast 
must include Imported "names." 

Another reason why a strike 
would be impossible is because 
there are a good number of artists 
"resting." Either way public sym- 
pathy would be with Mie managers, 
for the average Australian demands 
his entertainment. 



VYETTA POLOWSkr BOSH 



Ptay Branded "Propaganda" 
Failure Seems Certain 



and 



London, April 7. 

"Yetta Polowskl," which opened 
at the Fortune theatre April 2, is 
an unquestionable failure. 

The. piece is nothing more than 
propaganda for Zionism and Pal- 
estine, is sheer bosh and badly 
acted. ^ 



Fatty Arbuckle May Find 
Himself in London Show 

London, April 7. 

Negotiations are now on between 
a London producer and Fatty Ar- 
buckle to appear in a new revue. 

It is said the salary offer for Ar- 
buckle is 800 -pounds weekly. 



"Breaking.In** to $60,000 

London, April 7- 
C. B. Cochran's new revue with 
Delysla featured and which is 
headed for the Pavilion here Ai»rll 
2>, will do 160,000 on Its four weeks' 
«tay In M.'inchester, where It line 
^been broaklriB In. 



NEW YORK 



MART nCAD 
Bccretarr 



'Nanette' Buy, $250,000 



London, April 7. 

The library sa4e (ticket 
asency) for "No, No. Nanette." 
has reached |2M,0»0. 

Upon the show opening at 
the Palace the libraries imme- 
diately took a three months 
buy, since which It has been 
increa.<(ed to the above figure. 



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Tax Returns Public July 1 

Washington, April 7. 
Income tax rolurn« filed on M.nrf.b 
l'5. 1925, will be made public ".short- 
ly after July 1," announces Acting 
ComminHloner of Internal Itevenue 
Nash. 



Interpolations for "Clo Clo" 
London, April 7. 
H.in.', Kpfc'-nthal is "wtjtihg the. In- 
terpolated nuiVibi^i'S for the forth- 
coming Lehar oiioretta, "Clo Clo," 
which Tommy D.iwe will proi)uc«. 



(01 h Bt.> M 

l>k»t C«la*<k« SSSt 
Wrlu Im Aft BMklrt^lr 4»»» 



London, April 7. 

The Capitol. London's latest pala- 
tial fllm theatre, is finding it difficult^ 
to synchronize expenditures and re- 
ceipts so that tlie grosses will reveal 
something of an advantage for the 
house. The average weekly ex- 
penses are running around 910,000, 
with the box offlee continuously to- 
taling around $9.0«0. 

This theatre denotes a falling off 
from the ostentation with which it 
opened. The "beauty chorus headed 
by a well-known society woman," 
seems to have become an ordinary 
group of girl attendants, while the 
ex -officio receptlonalres hare van- 
ished bompletely. 

Gone, alao. Is the choir and the 
ballet, their place being taken by 
Patman and his organ. 

Further, the screen ha« lost Its 
beauty, but it may now be seen 
from any angle. 



PROTESTING AGAINST 
GERMAN OPERA IN PARIS 



Object to Singing in Native 
Tongue in Paris Opera ' 
House 



Paris. April 7. 

Natlonallsu are furious at the 
idea of German opera belay given 
in the original at the Paris Opera 
House. The GoTemmenfs action 
in officially inviting the Vienna 
State operatic troupe In Wagner. 
Mosart and Richard StrauM works 
next Jane is not objected to but 
there Is a controversy over the ar- , 
tists singing in German. 

Likewise there is a wall at the 
report of an official visit by the 
Russian t>allet troupe from Moscow, 
to occupy the Opera in July. 



MARTINETTI LEFT |55,000 

London, April 7. 
The esute of the late Paul Mar- 
tlnettl, pantomimlst, totals $65,000. 




Til* Btfl Oktaintblf iKtraetiM 
niiralKl Koutlnc* (.'roated 

MEDMBOSN 

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VARIETY 



VAUDEVILLE 



Wednesday, April 8. 1925 



PERTORMERS IN BOSTON GET PAY 
THROUGH LOCAL RADIO STAHONS 



Mostly Derived from "Paid Programs"— WEEI 
Makes Condition $500 Must Be Spent Per Hour- 
Many Commercial Accounts Carried — WNAC 
Charges $150 Hourly, but Demands Program 



Belasco in Vaudeville 



Boston, April 7. 
Good radio performers find the 
two local noil" stations a fair 
soorc* of reTcnue. WEEI, the sta- 
tion ot ths Bdison EHectrlc niaml- 
natlnc Company, belnc a part of 
the A. T. A T. aetworfc. broadcasts 
regularly programs for a dozen ad- 
vertisers. WNAQ, the Shepard 
Stores station, has three or four 
commercial accounts and. like 
WEEI, a number of clients who oc- 
casionally put on paid programs. 

Bach station Is admittedly a com- 
~merclalized broadcaster, but. in an 
efFort to keep up a standan-d of en- 
tertainment, each turns down more 
business than It broadcasts. WBEI 
charges |30ft a hour for Its time, 
advising advertisers that unless 
they are willing to spend at least 
l&OO an hour for time aad per- 
formers they mi«;ht as well seek 
a cheaper station. The charge for 
10-minute talks is |1«0 and for 
radio Interviews, IIM. There is a 
sliding scale of charges for long 
time contracts. WNAC charges 
$160 an hour for its time, telling the 
advertisers the station Is not out to 
make money, but wants them to 
spend plenty of money on their pro- 
gram material. WNAC ctnges |fiO 
for 10-mlnute talks. Neither station 
permits direct advertising, the ad- 
vertiser receiving his plug in the 
mention of his name or product in 
the announcements. 

Among WBEI's clients are the 
Gillette Safety Rasor. Whiting llllk. 
Neapolitan Ice Cream. Sager EHec- 
tric, Radio Bqulpment Company, 
Howe's Valeteria Service. Breck's 
Seeds, Warren Clock Company. 
W. S. Quimby Company and others. 
WNAC has the D. a L. SUde Com- 
pany. Pureoxia Ginger Ale. HP. 
Hood Milk, the I-Car-De Mayon- 
naise Company. WNAC is tied in 
with the local Hearst sheet, broad- 
casting the Boston "American" or- 
chestra once a week and news 
flashes throughout the week. There 
is a Women's Club conducted by 
an * "American" staff writer. No 
money passes between the paper 
and the station, 

"Made" Two Orchestras 
« WBfil disoovered two orchestras 
In out of the way road houses, 
broadcast them regularly and "made" 
them; As a result of that publicity 
.".".cques Renard's team received a 
winter engagement at HSt Springs 
and after this summer will replace 
the present "Hot-But-Unmusical" 
team in one of Bostonis popular 
c.-ibarets. The other, Dok JSisen- 
bourg's Band, won an engagement 
in a new safe, and ^hls summer 
will go to the most rltsy summer 
hotel in the East. WBGI uaes Dok's 
team on many commercial pro- 
grams, both as a concert and dance 
orchestra, and the musicians there- 
by add much to their income.^ Two 
or three professional quartets get 
regular work at WEEI, as do a 
number ot novelty entertainers. 

WEEI has combed the vaudeville 
booking ofHces in an effort to un- 
earth an act that is somewhere near 
as good as Jones and Hare, the 
Happiness Boys, but has not as yet 
succeeded. WEEI's quest has 
opened the eyes of the local book-, 
ers to the p^sibilities of radio. 
While they have supplied some good 
talent to the station, they find 
Charlie Burton. . station manager, 
hard to suit. 

"Putting on a new ac( every 
week," says Burton, "is an impos-' 
sibility for most vaudeville people,, 
who have been strutting the samei 
old stuff year la and year out. We; 
get gray-haired trying to convince 
them that' WMt«- bang gags are not' 
for the air. Occasionally we find 
an aei that c»n itflapt Hsetf to onir 
comdlUenM, biit usually they fail to 
climb out of their rut." 

WEBI attempts td dress Up its 
progi'ain^ ahd annouiieementrf some- 
what In th^ sttle '6f WEAF. The 
serviceii of its stJiff al^' »<: tfa« div- 
^poMl of AdV6rt)s4;ni lor pr*t»*ra- 
tion ^f announcernentil and olan- 
nlnar of programs. Charlie Burton. 



I 



QUAKTEH POEMS 



A novel book of poems by a 
quartet of authors of varied 
interests will soon be pub- 
lished. Doris Kenyon, picture 
actresaf: I<ew Brown, lyric 
writer of many famous song 
hit; Nils T. Granlond (N. T. 
Q.). the lioew XMiblicist and 
WHN announcer; and Marjo- 
rie Leet. Ziegfleld "Follies" 
girl, are the poetc. 

Brown's works will b of a 
comedy nature and N. T. Q.'s 
of Broadway and the theatre. 

The women will deal with 
general topics. v% • 



tant manager, and Walter Myers,' 
bead of the commercial division,' 
are former newpsaper editors who 
can write and who know what the 
public likes. Their work in part 
accounts for the fact that WEEU 
is so prominent in the entertain- 
ment field locally. 
Not a Haven for Song Pluggers 
Neither WNAC or WESI is a 
haven for song pluggers. Both sta- 
tions i>ay the Society of Composers, 
Authors and Publishers and can- 
not see why they should offer their 
facilities free of charge to the pub- 
lishers. The stations are ooen to 
the pubiUshers If they want to pay 
for the time, but as yet none has 
come across, preferring to grumble 
at what they call the discrimination 
against them. Boston's cuota c' 
song pluggers. with possibly two ex- 
ceptions, is very low In enteraln-' 
ment value, one of the reasons why 
the brotherhood is barred. 

WBZ, the other local, is one of 
the Westinghouse chain, and not a 
"toll" station. Its programs consist 
mostly of conservatory students, 
music teachers, pupils and profes- 
sionals whose only plug Is contained 
in WBZ Mug In with the Boston 
"Herald -Traveler." In return for 
the use of the "Herald -Traveler's" 
mention in the announcements, WBZ 
receives' publicity for the perform- 
ance. Dolly, In three sticks *or a 
half column, the "Herald-Traveler" 
prints a description of the enter- 
tainers who will oerform that night 
at WBZ. Incidentally, song plug- 
gers are "artists" when they ap- 
pear at WBZ. 

WBZ's Boi;ton studio Is In the 
Hotel Brunswick. Leo Reisman 
Brunswick Orchestra is a consistent 
performer. Because of its many tle- 
1ns ai^ consequent complications, 
WBZ's announcement Is somewhat 
trying to an audience. 

WEEI's only outside pickups have 
been T. D. Cook's Amber Room.' 
whery Dok BUsenbourg oiays, and 
the Chamber of Commerce. WNAC 
picks up dance music from the 
Copley-Plaaa. Hotel Westminster, 
Checker Inn. The Tent and the 
Shepard Colonial Orchestra., and 
also organ recitals from the Boston 
City Clab. The station charges the 
restaurant and hotels only the cost 
of the pickup lines, the musical en- 
tertainment being considered sufH-., 
dent payment for the time. 

Church Broadcasting Station 

There are two other broadsaaters 
herev WDBR, a church station which 
broadcasts only the service at Tre- 
mont Temple Baptist Church, and 
WARC, station of the A""*""'*^" 
Radio Corporation at Medford Hill- 
side. The latter tries to be com- 
mercial, but fliids it hard sledding. 
Since J. P. Morgan dropped his 1n^ 
tereet in the company, the 'station 
has been seeking another "angel." 
Recently H ■ dickered With a local 
department stbre to erect a rSMote 
control studlb On Its roof, but ap- 
parently the plati fell ihrough. 

The listening public around b«re, 
because Of the good programs re- 
laid fhroiigh WEEI atid WfiAF, and 
because of the good class Df com- 
mercial programs from WEHCI and 
WNAC, are not prone to criticize 
the conimerclallsing of the radio. 



David Belasoo appeared In 
vaudeville, at the Palaoe, New 
York, Monday afternoon, at 
finale of the Jean Archibald 
playlet Frances Starr is ap- 
pearing In. 

Mr. Belasco was dragged up- 
on th# stage by Miss Starr 
with the applause so insistent 
he uttered a speech, thanking 
the audience for its apprecia- 
tion of Miss Starr and her act. 
Miss Archibald also spoke. 

Mr. Belasoo did not aiipear 
at the night performaace. 



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IHE HOME OF WEEPING 'OGLES' 



ERROL'S VALET 
CLAIMS $ia22 

Comedian Denies Knowl- 
edge of Suit by Japa- 
nese 



A news story in "Variety" that a 
|1S,522.7S Judgment was entered 
agalhst him, was the first knowledge 
L«on Errol had of this fact, ac- 
cording to the comedian's afndavlts. 
Errol avers he was never served 
In the suit by Reo R. Suyematsu, 
his former Japanese valet and but- 
ler, for alleged back salary due. 

The actor is making a motion to 
open the default Jud^rmeat and have 
an opportunity to Interpose a de- 
fense. 

The matter h%«>b«en sent to an 
ofilcial referee to take testimony and 
determine the question of service 
of process. 

Suyematsu claimed there were 

many weeks' wages due him at $125 
a week for'* Services rendered, his 
attorney at the time of the original 
tiling of the Judgment stating to 
'Variety that they were of a con- 
fidential nature. 

Errol alleges in his papers that 
the valet left him voluntarily in De- 
cember, 1923, and that he has been 
on the coast the past Jew months 
working on a screen" version of 
"Sally." 



(Brief pUiutM heard frtm "titne womien" in mmdevitte. A '•xingi^'i 
tDoman" turn U a woman ajypearinff alone upon the vtnidrville utagg^. 
though freguentl]/ accompanied by a male pianist. 

Credit for the title above It acknowledged to Blanche Merrill, toh^. 
employs "The Home of the Weeping Bingles" upon her letter heoils, 

2fo particmJmr ptocs if the locale «/ tX« foUotctef. Wherever "Mingle^ 



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"Isn't this a terrible season? I haven't worked for three weeks,' 
Eddie wiU cUhcr give me that money and spot or 111 blow to Londos ' 
or take a productloa. I have all new aongs and Bddie knows it, but' 
you know! 

"Ab4 today of all days! Six years ago today my crandmother died; 
I'm afraid that brother of mine is going wrong aad there's my sister^ 
with the flu in the country. She must wait up there two more weeks ; 
and that's |80 more and Mother is worried to death because I'm ,^ 
working." 



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"My Heavens! Caa you Imagine! I've an enemy in the show bxxfA^ 
nees. Someone put a curse on me! I picked up a cold my opening day 
at the Palace and had to quit. Who can ay enemy be? Ataybe 
Bertha Blotter? She ought to be satisfied. She's getting $460 a week J 
rnre than I do and I've been In ihe business 10 years longer- thcm^ 
she has. 

• They think they are smart In the booking office. Me get a 
act? I showed 'em the notice I got in St. I^ouis. 

'Xet Bertha Blotter get a new act. God knows she needs it. I'm' 
wise to her. That first song is published and I think ahe'a getting «ome 
coin for her third number, but I can't find out who publishes it And 
she getting' $4M a week more than I do!" . 



"Holy Moses! Here's me with seven straight weeks booked and. 
Gedney walked out on me. Oh, yes, I'm sure he walked — he moved 
his trunk. Listen, girls. If ever I take on another piano player, it's 
going to be nothing but busine&s between us. 

"What I did for that kid! And what good is it? They're all alike 
— at least, everyone I ever hod. They all wa]k sooner or later. ' 

"My seven weeks are gone, too, I supi^ose. 'VVho can I get so qul(^t 
Anyway I ve got $500 in the bank that Gedney didn't get. He cOnld 
have borrowed it. Who told you I had bonds? That's not so. Yei^ 
I had some, but I lost them when Gedney's brother ' was sick. 

"Girls, don't tell the booking oBice about Gedney walking. I tbliik 
I know who he Is with and maytw I can get him back." 



"What an ungrateful business! My act known all over the worit' 
for 20 years and £<!!die w^nts me to show it for him at Jersey City, 
lie wouldn't go over there if I did. What's the idea around here? 

"Everybody is ungrateful. Even my own family. I've always been 
good to my family. And what do I get for it? I took care of my 
father after my mother died, and what did he dp? He got married 
again when he was 70. Now he's got a bi^by and I'll have to tskf^ 
care of that, too." .;.••>:■. a;vi' {} I3B 

"Did you hear Stella Hope is going to do a single? We singles 
ought to organize. Every t^e a two-act splits the dame becomes a 
single. 

"What's going to happen when the booking office quits the batldsT 
Oh, Lord! Look at all the singles that will leave. Why don't some 
of those skirts go into the cabarets and stay there? 

"We girls all had to work hard for our reputation and money. 
Maybe my rep isn't Aa big as some of the others, bAt I get Just as 
much money and I don't need a pulL ' 

'I could tell you stories, but what's the use? We're ail working 
for a living, and let those that can get away with anything get away 
with it. says I. But donU forget that I know every little thing that's 
going on." Sine. , 



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TOUHO K0HL*8 BAD CHECK 

Chicago, April 7. 

John P. Kohl, moti of Mrs. Caroline 
L. Kohl and expectant heir to the 
estate of his mother, was arreste<i 
Sunday night while leaving a 
theatre for a bad check Issued to 
ttie Congress hotel for $200. 

His mother is in Miami, where 
she has been spe^nding the winter. 



THE FLORIDAN CALL 

Stella Tracey (Tracey and M«- 
Bride).l8 doing a single turn since 
the dissolution of the two act. 

Carl McBride left vaudeville to 
become a Florirfa realtor. 



Justine Johnston in New Playlet 

Justine Johnston Is in vaudeville 
again, this time in a Lewis and 
Gordon comedy playlet by« Eddie 
Burke entitled "Norah." 




PARROT IN 2-Aa GETS 
AMQTHERSHOW 



Flopped Before, but Carlo Sayi 

He Has Since Talked to 

the Bird 



Salvatore Carlo, whose "I'alldnj 
Parrot" flopped on a show per* 
formarice some weeks ago has be 
haunting the ofllce of the Inde^J 
pendent bookers the past weel 
claiming the parrot has recovcreil 
from his temporary spell and l| 
ready for another trial. 

Jack Linder, independent bookeri; 
is going to give Sal and the birj , 
a chance to do their stufT at | 
club entertainment Satnirday ani 
has promised further bookings H 
"Pietro," the parrot is as good ^ 
Sal represents. ; )' 

Carlo and the parrot have <f 
crossword puzxle a;;t. At least ?ei 
saj-s so. Some weeks ago be ar« 
ranged a special showing for tiM 
act but the parrot balked. Sal h» 
convinced Linder he and "i'ietnf ^ 

\ have shice been in conference ali4 
ihat "Pete" is now ready to do hflu 

i stuff. 

I According to Carlo he claims 
have the parrot up in a two-a 

1 in which he attempts crosswo 

' pussies and is stuck for wor4 

i calls upon the parrot with the bf| 

j .supplying the word. 



BOB and GALE SHERWOOD 

6o elusive, *ery rare, managers constantly seek it — A NOVELTY. 

Here iS a KOVELTY, nationally proclaimed, heartily endorsed by the 
West Coast, attested by runs of many months' duration In Los Angeles 
and SAn Francisco. Tendered ovations and scored tremendously in 
Chicago and the Ea.«<tem Keith theatres en route to New York. 

Bob and Gale Sherwood and their Entectalners arc an aggregation of 
12 players, talented and versatile, comprising a supreme, novelty. 

B. P. Keith's Palace. New York, thte week (April 6). Next week 
Keith's, Boston, and then Keith's, Washington, D. C. . 

Direction HARRY WEBER, .. 



NANCE O'NEILLS NEW SKI 

Nance O'Nell, whc recently co 
pleted over a year's vaudeville t« 
in Sir Alfred Sutro's "All 
World's ft Stage" Is opening <i 
act out of town. 

It Is "Evening Dress Indipper 
able." a comedy playlet l>y Rola" 
Pertwee, British author. Tho 
has a cast of live headed by M'* 
CNell's hus1t>and. Alfred Hitkma 



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Wednesday, April 8, 1W5 



VAUDEVILLE 



VARIETY 



TIMES SQ. HOOFERS RUN OUT; 
COLORED OFHCE BOY FOLDS UP 



^^e Davy Wins "Charleston" Contest at Hip — GeU 
Money and Dates — Belongs to Hippodrome Girls 
—Office Boy Intensely Ballyhooed 



The National Charleston Contest 
wound up at the Hippodrome Mon- 
iar night with B«lle Davy the win- 
ner; The victory carries a syn- 
thetic title In addition to prize 
money of |260. The title puts Belle 
la the same class with the holders 
•f the junior lightweight and Junior 
. ^relt«rweight titles in boxing circles. 

Many of the Times square hoof- 
«n who announced intentions of 
competing tools run out powders 
when they saw the speed of the 300 
entrants who hoofed the opening 
week. Bill McCaffrey. Keith-Albee 
V^okw, hurt the gross for the week 
by failing to compete, and the Pat 
Casey offlce went broke backing the 
colored office boy who showed great 
fwm In the offices of the V. M. I'. 
A., but flopped at the Hippodrome. 

The kid got all the breaks too, 
for he was stopped next to closing 
the night he appeared, was given an 
orchestra on the stage and waj 
ballyhooed by an announcer. He 
had Kid Psychology In the hole 
when he walked out, but before the 
Inning was over went to the water 
bwpket. 

Miss Davy, the winner, was one 
of the two Hippodrome girls to sur- 
vive. She won on her merits as 
Will be seen at the Hip next week 
^'lor a week's booking there, and the 
Club Richman. 



J^. Ryan Given Overdose 
^ Of "Dope" by Amateur 

v<, Ryan and Roslyn canceled the 
'JLrst half at the BlJou, Peekskill, 
N. Y., this week through James 
Byan having taken an overdose of 
pholorform which had been incor- 
porated in a cough mixture espe- 
cially prepared for him by a novice 
chemist. 
«. Ryan, suffering from laryngitis, 
and fearsome that he would not be 
In shape to play the Peekskill date, 
went to a neighboring druggist with 
hU woes wibh the latter flxing 
*4ip a concoctloh. 

'Ryan repaired to his apartment 
at 46 $th avenue and was to have 
Mft on an eight o'clock train. 'Wlien 
Mrs. Roslyn Ryan attempted to 
•ammon him at seven he was non- 
responsive. Mrs. Ryan summoned 
a patrolman and Ryan was rushed 
ft to Belle vue in an unconscious con- 
i'^itlon with physicians claiming his 
^ coditlons was due to an overdose 
•i of chloroform. 

f When Ryan was revived he re- 
i fused to divulge the name of the 
} drug clerk who had mixed the 
. remedy stating that If a mistake 
,- had been made he was sure it was 
ijiVnintentlonal and did not wUh to 
Bket anybody into trouble. 
^ Although a bit heavy from the 
chloral Influence Ryan flgured he 
, would be in shape to resume his 
; tour next week. 



Teller-Buckner Separate 

,,; Frank L. Teller has resigned from 
/.the Arthur P. Buckner Star Pro- 
/;vduction. Inc., but will continue to 
ivproduee under his own name. 
,v Buckner has resigned as presl- 
l dent of the Frank L. Teller Holding 
i: Co. of which Teller is secretary- 
' ^treasurer. 
. The separation between TeJler 
•nd Buckner provides for a with- 
drawal of all representation previ- 
ously made, by Teller In regard 
to Buckner and the repudiation of 
all previous endorsements by the 
former. 

Buckner has agreed to refrain 
irom u.-Ing Tellers name In any 
matter whatsoever. 

Buckner will continue theatrical 
and revue activities under his own 
f name. 



BIG TME "mm" 



i.y JIAINES "MARTHA'" STABS 

'■ '^•'^ K"Pst firiLsts at the Maine 
Music Festival this fall will be Law- 

i-T^I? "^'"'^tf- baritone; Caterlna 

•oobbi. soprano, and Mme. Mar- 
guerite Matzenauer, contralto. 
Martha" win be th^ opera, with an 
orchestra comi>osed of members of 

■ ine ^:. Y. rhllliarmonic an AN. T. 

.symphony Societies. 

•r.-!l* ^^■•>''k will be sung in both 
^■■■li^tuJ and I^exvlslm, Me. ' 



Geraldine Farrar, WUda Bennet 
and Mollie King are "names" so far 
unannounced who are possibilities 
for big time vaudeville during the 
spring. 

Other names from legit and 
musical comedy are reported having 
been submitted to the vaudeville 
booking offices. 

While the big time engagament 
of Farrar Is not a certainty there 
is an expectancy of vaudeville se- 
curing the singer upon the comple- 
tion of her present concert engage- 
ment. Miss King's return will mark 
a stage reappearance since her 
marriage. 

With "names" the usual pro- 
cedure of "breaking- in" for a week 
will be followed, with the Palace, 
New York, the regular starting 
point on the Keith-Albee time. 



LEGACY CANCELS ROUTE 



Kathryn Murray Quits Vaude Dates 
Upon Inheritance 



Kathryn Murray, Mrs. Edgar 
Allen In private life and a vaude- 
ville single, has cancelled all future 
Keith-Albee bookings. Miss Murray 
was recently bequeathed consider- 
able money by her grandmother. 
She received word of the legacy 
while playing the southern Keith 
houses and Immediately cancelled 
her route to attend to settling her 
relative's estate. 

Edgar Allen is the booking man- 
ager of the William Fox Circuit. 



Alimony Interference 

Mays and Grayson did not open 
at the Putnam, Brooklyn, N. Y., 
Monday, on account of a deputy 
sheriff swooping down upon Curtis 
Mays at rehearsal, and leading him 
out before he could rehearse his 
music. Both members of the team 
are colored and the house is de- 
voted to Negro vaudeville and pic- 
tures. 

Mays' wife, Ruby Snowden, also 
a professional, divorced the actor 
in Brooklyn two years ago, and was 
awarded $15 weekly alimony. Curt 
made several payments, after which 
he is alleged to have grown de- 
linquent and Is said to owe his 
former spouse $750 in back alimony. 

Mra. Mays lives within a stone's 
throw of the Putnam and is a regu- 
lar patron. When she saw the ad- 
vance billing for her former spouse 
she interviewed the sheriff. 



Kolb and Dill Splitting 

Los Angeles, April 7. 

Kolb and Dill will end their 26- 
year stage partnership at the end 
of this season wHen they conclude 
their second tour in "Politics." It 
is said no trouble has existed be- 
tween the two partners, but both 
have different Ideas as to the fu- 
ture and want to carry them out. 
Kolb, it Is said, will continue on the 
stage while Dill will invade the pic- 
ture field. 

Ten or 11 years ago the team de- 
cided to separate and each went 
his way. Individually they were 
unable to make headway, so far as 
the box office was concerned, so 
they rejoined. 



LOSES DEATH BACE 

Queenie Dunedin lost a race with 
death by 12 hours last week. 

While playing Nashville, Tenn., 
she was notified that her five-year- 
old son was critically ill, and imme- 
diately left the bill and entrained 
for New York, only to arrive 12 
hours after the child had died. 

The funeral was held Wednesday. 



HONTGOMESY'S COMEBACK 

Billy Montgomery, former hus- 
band of Florence Moore, and of the 
team of Montgomery and Moore, is 
back in town attempting to stage 
a comeback in vaudo, wltli Gaffncy 
Brown .is his partner. 

The act is spotted for a break- 'n 
date at a New Jerse> lii<ie- iway the 
last hilf. 



NOTSOBAD- 
FOR PANTAGES! 



Lofl Angeles, April T. 

Alexander Pantairea had an 
act playing hla Loa Angeles 
house last week, called Harry 
Guard's California Ensemble, 
composed oC A^nea Cain- 
Brown (wife of Oirard), a 
coloratura soprano and 20 
girls, all students of a school 
the Qlrards operate in Lios An- 
geles and pleased to ft an 
opportunity to appear oa the 
stage. They are all reported 
as coming from wealthy fam- 
ilies who would have no ob- 
jection to their tourins In 
vaudeville. 

Just what salary Pantages 
paid for the act for the Los 
Angeles engagement is not 
ascertainable. To allow the 
act to continue on his circuit, 
Pantages Is reported to have 
propositioned the Los Angeles 
Chaml^r of Commerce to fi- 
nance Its salary. Pantages ar- 
gues it is a worthy product of 
Los Angeles and could be used 
in the "booster" campaign. 

It is said that Pantages is 
willing to pay for the trans- 
portation of the people if the 
C of C will pay the girls suf- 
ficient salary each to cover 
their hotel and incidental ex- 
penses, with Girard and bis 
wife to get around $750 a 
week for themselves. 

While the Chamber of Com- 
merce Is considering the propo- 
sition, the act is working this 
week at Pantages in San Diego. 




"DAME" SOPHIE NOW 



According to the pre-announce- 
ment for next week's bill at the 
Palace, New York, Sophie Tucker 
has reformed. When last there Soph 
was a self-confessed Madame. Now 
she's a Dame, or goin« to be. 

Up to last night Soph was still 
the Madame at the 6th Avenue. Last 
week she was a bankrupt In Cleve- 
land, which left everybody around 
the Palace wondering whether the 
Dame attachment was a promotion 
or demotion. Elmer Rogers, man- 
ager of the Palace, when asked 
what it was all about, said: 

"I don't know much about women" 
(printed by request). 

Walter J. Kingsley. press agent 
and beauty expert, said: 

"A Dame is a Dame. Don't kid 
me, kid Soph." 

Eddie Darling, booker of the 
Palace, said: 

"You know more about Sophie 
than I do. Why ask me? Get her 
record." 

Over the phon« Miss Tucker, from 
her dressing room at the theatre, 
said: 

"If you speak to me. I'll bawl you 
plenty. I can be what I please for 
everything I have got fs my own. 

"Is It any of your business 
whether I'm a Madame or a Dame? 
You've never taken me 9ut'' 

Along Broadway it's understood 
that while known a« Madame So- 
phie tucker, Soph was usually sa- 
luted with: 

"Hello Madame. How's the 
girls r 

As Sophie has but one Son, she 
did not want the impression to be- 
come prevalent she owned a large 
family. 

In other quarters It is said that 
a Dame, over here Is known as 
younger than a Madams and that 
Seph picked the Dame stuff for 
added drawing power. 

^ 

Recovered for Overcoat 

The first action of its kind In 
d^ourt procedure was tried before 
Judge Murray in the Third Dis- 
trict Municipal Court. Ted Braun 
of the Max Hart office sued Aunt 
Polly's Tea Room for the loss of 
his overcoat on the premises and 
was given Judgment for the full 
value of the coat, $42.50. 

The odd part entailed was the 
specially installed automatic lock- 
ing-hanger device. Braun kept the 
check of the hanger which clasped 
his ^oat in Its mechanical grip, the 
Idea being U Insured against theft. 
When he went to redeem bis coat 
it was gone. 

The lock device people defended 
the action for the tea room manage- 
ment. Arthur Levlts of Kendler & 
Goldstein secured full Judement for 
Braun.-*"-'** ' ^"^ - " ""^^- 



HABTLEY and FATTEBSON 

Arthur Hartley and Helen Patter- 
son appearing at Keith's Waishing- 
ton this week (April 6), are In their 
thirty-eighth (38th) consecutive 
week this season fur the Keith of- 
flce. The team appearing in a com- 
edy offering called "One Night" will 
return to New York week of May 5. 

Direction : 

BAIFH 0. FABNUM 

EDW. 8. KELLER Office 



MRS. PHILIP S. OFFM 
AWARDED $45 ALIMONY 



$300 Counsel Fee in Divorce 

Action — Husband in Max 

Hayes' Agency 



Philip S. Offln, the Keith vaude- 
ville agent in the Max E. Hayes 
vaudeville agency In the Palace 
theatre building, has been ordered 
to pay Mrs. Belle Offln $45 weekly 
al.mony and |300 counsel fees. Mrs. 
Offln sued for absolute divorce 
naming Julia Ann (Julienne) Cody, 
a typist in the Peerless Booking 
Offlce in the- Palace theatre build- 
ing, and formerly employed similar- 
ly in the Orpheum office. The ad- 
dresses are identlfled )as 408 St. 
John's place, Broadway, N. Y., and 
69 West 88th street, New York. 

Miss Cody, who Is 22, interposed 
an affidavit denying her implication. 

The Offlns were married July 9, 
1917. Mrs. Offin alleged that at the 
time of their marriage her husband 
was a press agent's assistant but 
has since prospered. She asked for 
m weekly and $1,000 alimony. 



Changes in The Billboard* 
Show Donaldson Inactive 

Cincinnati, April 7. 

Recent changes on the staff and 
directorate of "The Billboard' indi- 
cate that William H. Donaldson has 
abandoned the active direction of 
the amusement weekly. F. O. Kohl 
is now president, with W. H. Don- 
aldson chairman of the Board of 
Directors. 

A. C. Hartman Is the editor; E. 
W. Ev.xns, business manager, and 
Izetta M. McHenry, general man- 
ager. 

Miss McHenry has been looked 
upon for some time as the busi- 
ness manager of the paper, and in 
fact its director in toto. Mr. Hart- 
man has been associated with "The 
Billboard" for about 12 years. Mr. 
Evans also has been with the pa- 
per for years. Kohl has been the 
practical printer for the outfit. 

There is a report "The Billboard" 
has become virtually co-operative 
with Donaldson's retirement. The 
Donaldsons have been at their win- 
ter home at Sarasota, Fla., all of 
this season. 

Donaldson, who had been a litho- 
grapher and his plant continues 
that business, started "The Bill- 
board" some 40 or more years ago 
from a small 4 -page bulletin, to 
take up the open time of the litho- 
graphing shop. Dismayed and 
without prospects of eventual suc- 
cess, Donaldson is said to have 
about determined to scrap the sheet 
when his wife persuaded him to 
make another try. Donaldson, not 
a practical newspaper man then 
nor since, listened to the advice 
with the turn arriving shortly after. 

It ia not made known here If 
with the changes "The .Billboard" 
will adopt any new policy or get 
away fro^n jsome of Us old oives. 
principally untruthfulness, in statp- 
me»Jt,8 of its rii,ou4aliofl,f^^4 in Ijls 
news columns. 



MR. BERNSTEIN 
HNDS A PIPE 
AND SMOKES 



Lawyer Tells How to Get 

$1,000, but Will Ac. 

cept $500 



"Listen, Bo, you're right In lino 
to make a lot of money through me 
if you use your head." It was Free- 
man Bernstein, the genius of Times 
square, in person and smoking a 
pipe. 

Advised that Beau Nash claims it 
is bad form to smoke a pipe In ths 
afternoon, Mr. F. Bernstein angrily 
retorted: 

"You don't think I smoke a pipe 
because I like it. Cigars for me. 
But I had to air the cigars. I can't 
smoke the poor ones and I can't 
buy the good ones." 

Agreeing that that made the rea- 
son perfect, Freeman hastened to 
his money making scheme. 

"Probably," continued the Just- 
missing guy, "this is ths flrst and 
only time I'll ever put you in right 
for soft money. I'm going to let you 
make twice as much out of this as 
I should but I wouldn't cross you 
or anyone else for dough. 

"I stopped in to see my lawyer 
this mornlngr to 'ascertain my 
status' (that's his stuff) about a 
certain matter I Innocently got 
Jammed up in. While we were talk- 
ing somehow he got the coin thing 
in his bean and asked me about it — 
said he sold his advice and for cash. 
A friend of mine, too. 

"Assets" and "Turn bvsrs" 

"Mentioning to him that that 
ended the conference (his words), 
he told me to give him a list of my 
'assets,' 'my quick turn overs,' he 
said. 

"This is where you come In. Of 
course I told him whether what I 
had was assets or quick turn overs, 
I ain't got any. Then he wanted 
to know if I ever had any claims 
against anyone. I said I claim any- 
thing I can get my hands on but 
that didn't bother him for he wore 
no jewelry. 

"Then " he mentioned you. To 
think for all of these years what I 
had on you and didn't know it! 
Cleanest case he ever seen, said the 

(Continued on paare 11) 

CHICAGO REP 



New Opera 8sason''List Springs 
"Unhsard" Opsrss 



The repertoire of the Chicago 
Opera Comi>any, for next season, 
carries names of more unheard, 
rarely heard and old operas than 
any list which has yet been Issued 
by an American operatic organiza- 
tion. 

First, "Falstaff" (Verdi) will b« 
revived, while that same composer'i 
"Ths Masked Ball" is also slated 
for a comeback. And in addition 
to the libretto by Mrs. Minnie Mad- 
dern Fiske, which will receive a 
hearing, a work by Charles Wake- 
field Cadman, "Witch of Salem." 

Donizetti's "The Elixir of Love," 
will also be revived, while Puccini's 
rarely heard "Manon Leacaut" will 
be performed, as will Ambroise 
Thomas' "Mignon." "Haensel und 
Gretel" (Humperdinck) will be done 
In English around Christmas and 
the unfamiliar "Le Chemlneau, by 
L^roux and "Cendrlllon," will go 
on the boards with new productions. 

The Chicago season will be for 
12 weeks with almost the same 
casts used this past year. 



Awarded Injury Damages 

San Francisco, April 7. 

Ruby Adams, dancer with the Wiil 
King musical show. Injured January 
10 by a bag of sand dropping from 
the fly floor, has been awarded com- 
pensation of $139.86 and $20.83 each 
week as long as her disability con- 
tinues. 

Ackerman & Harris, who had (he 
Strand theater at the time of the 
accident, with an agreement to play 
the King show, were excused from 
liability when it was shown they luul 
p.ild KIi? $4,000 eaclk week for his 
aiiow. 

KiitR will take, care of the foedlc^ 
expense's U Itlss AdaoiA. ^ -<^''* 



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VARIETY 



VAUDEVILLfi 






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WianeadiV, Aprir r.'idjsl^ 



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iV. V. A. Week 




12th to 19th 



A MESSAGE 

By FRED STONE, PrMidtnt of th« N. V. A. 









The week of April ISth to Itth Is set aaide for the unlveraal obaeryanc* of 
National Vaudeville Artists annual period of carnival, of speciAl eirort, of 
memorable entertainments and, above all. of service to the people and insti- 
tutions of our own profession. In past years, you — all of you — have accom- 
plished wonderful and gracious thlnga; kut for this year I urge yon to r«* 
newed and even more strenuous efforts to make N.V. A; Week hlstorlb, rich 
In fine achievements and productive of great assistance ^o our own people and 
those dependent upon them. The vast public which, in growing numbers, has 
mad* vaudeville their favorite branch of the theatrical world, has come to 
look forward to'N. V. A. Week as a period of unusual happiness and outstand- 
ing attractions in the theatres of all circuits. They, the masses of the people, 
have shown sympathy, understanding, co-operation and every generous Im- 
pulse during our annual celebration. They know, too, what is its inspiration, 
what purpose, what the unselfish impulse which inspires all of us to make It 
a gala week, a time for the exercise of our best talents, our most ingenious 
gifts as artists of the stage. ^ 

The National Vaudeville Artists, "our N. V. A.," is functioning each year 
with surer and more perfect harmony in service. The needs of our Sick and 
Benefit Fund are, in the nature of things, growing larger and more intensive. 
Our old artists are growing older, their dependents are more numerous, the 
needs of all of them are increasing with the months and the years. Sickness. 
old age, death; Ihs helpless and aillnc veterans; the widows, the orphans and 
the aftUcted fainllles of our own co-workers of vaudeville, all derive help, 
coaifort, encouragement from our organization. Its membership Insurance, 
mailo safe and possible only by the loyalty of each one of us and the fraterniU 
service whlcl) we give while we are active, earning our way, young enough 
and wUUng to forestall and giiard against the gray and rainy days that may 
coma to any of us, that are already here for so many of our beloved and ad- 
mired associates of vaudeville. 

Rightly enough, N, V. A. Week is a period of Joy for us, a carnival week 
In which our public shares the best that is in us, all that we can give of mirth, 
good art and loyal service to our audiences. And it is a fine thought for ns 
that artists of every branch of the profession this year, as in the past, will 
Join hands and hearts with us in makjng this week a red-letter one to the 
public Arerywbero as well as to the artists and managers of vaudeville. Grand 
open^^ the drama, musicial comedy, the motion pictures and the concert stage, 
are helping us everywhere to make N. V. A. Week of 1926, the b«st In Its 
history and for the best cause that could inspire us all. 

FRED STONE. 



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March SO, 1»2S. 




The following letter is from one of our greatest New Yorl^ surgeons, a 

man of national reputation who is Interested In all civic and charitable affairs. 

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When men like Doctor James interest themselves in the N. V. A. there Is 

•baolutely no excuse for vaudcvlllo artists withholding their support. 



E. F. ALBEE. 






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. WALTER B. JAMES, M.D. 
Seven East Seventieth Street 
NEW YORK 



Dear Ur. Albee: 



'March 28, 1925. 



' Tou are certainly a very kind and patient person. I appreciate very 
much your sympathetic note of yesterday. I should think you would be 
plagued almost to death for I bear constantly of the appeals made to you to 
help raise money for all sorts of objects. 

I sent a copy of yoiu: letter to Mr. Brown and it is quite possible he may 
want to have a talk with you but under no circumstances, I trust, until after 
your National Vaudeville Artists' drive Is over. 

■' ' ' 
I should think that everybody, by the way, ought to contribute some small 
sum at least toward that association for your artists surely furnish whole- 
some and helpful amusement for almost the whole population of the country, 
and such amusement has a very direct bearing upon the health of the people. 
So when you come to it won't you please put me down for a little contribution 
of $100.00 toward that effort of yours. . ,. , . < 

Believe me with much appreciation of your kindness. 

, ■" ' Very sincerely yours, 

J^ WALTER B. JAMES. ^^J. 

Mr. Edward F. Albee, Esq., - '. >■ 

1S64 Broadway, 

l^ew York City, N. T. '' ' >' 



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FORUM 



Letters for the Forum must not exceed 150 words in length and 
written exclusively to Variety. They may be on any subject 
pertalnlnc to the show business or its people. 

This department may be used by professionals to settle names, 
titles or priority on rights to bits or bustosss. 

This privilege must not be abused. Complaints against Variety 
or its critics or criticisms on either will bo as freely published here 
as any other letters. 



Editor Variety: 

Please pardon my liberty in writ- 
ing to you direct, as I fiave no 
press agent, though I expect to en- 
joy that luxury one of these days. 

In Variety's review last week of 
"Dancing Through the Ages," at the 
Rivoli, it said: "One girl, the sec- 
ond from the stage right, who 
danced as though she were the very 
Incarnation of Jaxz itself, was 
largely responsible for the finish 
registering as it did." 

Imagine the thrill of a little girl 
10 years old reading this, her very 
first New York press notice} Im- 
agine also her disappointment at 
not seeing her name mentioned. 

You will let me identify myself, 
won't you. Mr. Editor, for the bene- 
fit of the public Who may be anx- 
ious (?) to know something about 
me? 

I am from Atlantic Cityi I com- 
menced my career with Al Jolson's 
"Big Boy," and my name is, ^ 

Alma Lenore Hoekey. 



New York, April 4. 
JWitor Variety: 

Specially composed aAd originated 
for Variety 
By The Only Original Incompara- 
blo World's Famous Ihternational 
Star, tho Kitsht HonoraMe Supreme, 
the Great Sir 'Joseph GlnsbArg. 
WorM's OVektesf Premier Versatile 
Artist and Sttpreme Comedian of 
the World, Ali'eet from Messrs. J. J. 
Shubert and Mr. Lee ShubeHTis Win- 
ter Garden, N. T. and the King o< 
tha lUdlo Rntertalners ' from sta- 
•Mti'WVtk, Udder pergonal direction 
^6t iKr'.'Wr T, Granluni, Afril 2^ 
Xt28. Bmbassy Hotel. New York 

]imx Blrl in mr own words and 



with my own composition I want 
to denounce stories printed In Va- 
riety March 25 and April 7, con- 
necting me in the same column 
writings with Mr. John McCormack, 
Jr. Mr. Bill Hawthorne and also 
Mr. Sammy Howard; now being my 
story In particular. 

The Only Original Supreme Gre&t 
Sir Joseph Ginzburg and my best 
loving pals, Mrs. Willie Howard 
and Mrs. Eugene Howard, my per- 
sonal managers and representatives, 
Mr. Willie Howard, as a featured 
headllner star in the production of 
"Sky High," under tl e personal di- 
rection of Mr. Eugene Howard, is 
making a tremendous success. at the 
Shubert Winter Garden. After go- 
ing through Variety I am very sore 
about the last issue. It said nothing 
but professional Jealousy through 
the name of the Great Joseph 
Ginzburg. 

Mr. Billy Hawthorne, Mr. John 
MoCormack, Jr.. agent is tryiiig to 
give Mr. McCormack. Jr.. the Great 
Sir Joseph Ginsburg's reputation, 
but this time is the last time for 
them. I want you. Mr.' Editor, in 
your next issue, to give to Sir Jos- 
eph Ginsburg a true story only 
mentioning Sir Joseph Ginsburg 
and Mr. WilUe Howard, Mrs. Willie 
Howard and Mr. Eugene -(oward. 
and I have nothing to do whatso- 
ever with Mr. John McCormack. 
Jr.. Mr. B^ly Ii(awtborne or Mr. 
Sammy Howard that anyone will 
hfing Sir Joseph Ginzburg and Mr^ 
John McCormack. Jr., together. 

Mr. Bditor.'l 'vhint t« iMnsunoft* his 
aid because Mr. Sammy (Ho<#ard 
never ^otlflM no; he stanply fools 
the public by announcing that could 
never happened Is nothing bat pro- 
fessional \ealousy. He wants to 



make his ad much more attractive postponed to read them next day, 



with a fiame ^ such, Sir Joseph 
Ginzburg. 

I want to denounce that story 
in Variety of Sir Joseph Qinaburg 
looking for a Job in Chicago's Kel- 
ly's cabaret, that Is nothing but 
professional Jealousy again. You 
know, Mr. Editor, fof th« last 
six years I was keeping myself 
away as far as possible from caba- 
rets and I wasmaklng a living by 
clubs, concerts and burlesque en- 
gagements. And I made a tremen- 
dous success wherever I appeiured. 

Mr. Willie Howard under direc- 
tion and management of Mr. Eu- 
gene Howard, gave me two solid 
gold medals within the inscription 
"Great Sir Joseph Ginsburg." Also 
have been presented by Mr. Eugene 
Howard with nice fancy spats with 
the inscription "Sir J. G.," derby hat 
with the Inscription "Great S. J. G." 
and a fancy tie with Inscription 
"S. J. G.," made by that famous 
Mr. Eugene Howard's artist. 

Now Mr. Variety's office, it means 
Sir J. G. and anyone telling you not 
to write about John McCormack' 
Jr.. becanse it is not fair for Mr. 
Billy Hawthorne and Mr. John 
McCormack, Jr., to get reputations 
on Sir Joseph Ginsburg's name. 

Sir J. O. don't want even to be 
in print together with such as Joh.i 
McCormaok. Jr.. or Mr. Billy Haw- 
thorne or Mr. Sammy Howard. 

By using my letter, Mr. Editor, 
in the coming Issue you will posi- 
tively end all of the slams this 
people as John McCormack, Jr., Mr. 
Billy Hawthorne and Mr. Sammy 
Howard, who are Jealous of the 
Groat Sir J. G. 

Now, Mr. Editor, another false 
statement is published by Mr. Sully, 
the barb, in Variety that he received 
a wire from Sir J. O. and collect. 
1 denounce that I never, never met 
Mr. Sully the barb. 

Sir J. O. is not like other enter- 
tainers on the rad!o. When the 
Great Sir J. Q, appears at the radio 
station he is introduced .wo weeks 
in advance, so the public should re- 
quest their own program of the 
Great Sir J. G.'s appearance at the 
sUtlon Vf^N and at that time Sir 
J. G. announees in -his own way and 
never forgets mentioning praises 
and congnktulatlons and -teJefwans* 
that sometimes they have to be 



In stopping, I want ti state that 
Mrs. Willie Howard dyed my hair, 
eyebrows and mustache perfect In 
the best way and manner that 
could be had. but what Fm going 
to do from Worrying so much and 
Jealousy of the writers that they 
wouldn't give Sir J. O. a perfect 
deal and I'm afraid that my hair 
again will become gray f^om sor- 
row. 

So kindly, Mr. Editor, I again re- 
peat to you, please publish my let- 
ter to denounce all the statements 
against the Great Sir J. G. 

I remain yours truly, the best of 
pals and friends, the Only Original, 
Incomparable, World Famous, In- 
ternational Star, the Right Honor- 
able Supreme Great Joseph Ginz- 
burg, World's Greatest Premio- 
Versatile Artist and Supreme Co~ 
median of the World, King of Ra- 
dio Entertainers. 

The Oreat Sir Job. Oinzbiira. 



ILL AXD nr JUBED 

Adelaide Henry (Henry and Ade- 
laide), dancers, whose illness caused 
the team to temporarily retire from 
vaudeville, was operated on last 
week at the Hospital for Joint Dis- 
eases. New York City. She Is re- 
ported well on the road to recovery. 

George Hoskins, pageant and fire- 
works producer, lis seriously ill with 
influensa at his home in Chicago. 

Leonard Hicks, the hotel man of 
Chicago, is at the Mk:hael Reese 
Hospital in that city recovering 
from an operation for hernia. Mr. 
Hicks will '.eave the InstituUon 
about April 16. 

Eva Tanguay, booked for Loew's 
Brooklyn this week, cancelled be- 
cause of illness. 

Henry Pennyi>aeUer, quite 111 In 
his New York rooms^ ulcers of 
stomach. 

Mevllle B. Raymond Is critically 
ill at the Polyclinic Hospital. New 
York. Since confined, Raymond has 
submitted to three operations for 
iat«riu4 troubli^ ' ' 



HEW ACTS 

"The Debutantes/' an all-girl 
musical. 

Bolden (Holden and Heron) and 
Smith (Smith and Kaufman), two 
act 

Balsftr Sisters have shelved their 
former flash act and have formed 
an alliance with Jack Palmer, com^ 
poser. 

Steve Paul (Paul and Darling) 
and Jack McShane (Whalen and 
McShane). 2'act. 

Harry Delf, with Nena Vlela,- 
Pllarlca and Paca Moreno (4). 

Ina Claire and Co. (8). 

Hokus Pokus Revue with Homer 
Llnd (0). 

Paul Savoy and Aalbu Sisters (3). 

Alice Jordan. 

AlTln and Alvln. j-i 

Zez Confrey (8). 

Wania-Semon Revue (0). 

Vim, Beauty and Health (4). ' 

Three Pals (1). 

"Banquet of Song and Dance" (8)»» 

Joe Rolley and Grover Schepp 

Mammy Jinny (1). 

Eva Clark, reentering vaudeville 
with Dan Casler at piano. 

Stella Hoban, song cycle. Charles 
Walters will be at the piano. 

Ethel Grey has succeeded Ls- 
ctenne Herval as Lew Beam's new 
vaudeville partner. Mile. Herval 
was recalled by the Shuberts for a 
new production after the act had 
been given a Kelth-Albee route. 

Eddie "Nemo" Roth and Tommy 
Bra<^en, two-act. 

Darling Twins ("Peter Pan") 
sister act 

Tommy Jones and Tiny Belmont 
(Dinus and Belmont) two-act. 



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Loew Books Wm. Sully 
The Loew Circuit has routed 
WilKam Sully and Comapny and 
Mack and La Rue. 

The William Sully turn played the 
Palace, New York, two weelis ago 
"showing." The act coudn't agree 
with the Keith-Albee bookers on 
salary. 



If yon don't Adrertise in 




D<m*t Advertioe 






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V^ednesday, April 8, 1925 



VAUDEVILLE 



VARIETY 



BOB ALEXANDER'S DIALOG 
CAUSES ARREST BY CENSOR 



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Alleged Indecent Material in Sketch at Pantages, 
Memi^is — Forfeits $25 Bond on Disorderly 
Conduct Charge 



^rK' Memphis, April 7. 

An arrest was made today upon 
« charge by the local censor against 
Sob Alexander for the use by him 
m Indecent dialog In the sketch be- 
Zg played by Alexander and his 
Sife at Pantages. 
I The sketch Is called "A Disturb- 

nce," 

Alexander forfeited his bond of 
26 on the disorderly conduct 
jirge through non-appearance In 
^e City Court The City -Attorney 
Asked that the case be hold open 
■'Sntll tomorrow (Wednesday) aft- 
Jrnoon, as he wanted to take testi- 
mony. ^ _, 
Alexander, of Alexander and El- 
tiiore. was arrested at the In'^tunce 
•f John M. Dean, chairman of the 
llemphls Board of Censors, at the 
M< nday night performance. Dean 
Claims Alexander had taken out 
geveral "rough lines" that had been 
: fai the act at the matinee, but that 
ke substituted worse ones for the 
■ yveniag performance. 

■ "This was a good show before 
I the censors got to it." said Aiexr.n- 

tar to the night audience. Dean, 
•ho was present, called in t«o po- 
iicemen and had Alexander taken 
io »^ollce Headquarters. 

Alexander said he has usel the 
same dialogue as objected to by the 
censors in S6 cities without a cut 
' before reaching Memphis. Alexan- 
der and Dean nearly came to blows 
^cnday night. He accused Dean- 
0f being a publicity hound. 
.\ It is not anticipated that the 
Ceitsor Board will take any further 
Action, and the act, as revised l>> 
pay Dearth, the Pantages house 
manager, will continue to play. 



ROYAL, BRONX, MAY 
RETURN TO BIG mS. 



Grosses with Pop Vaudeville 

Policy Less Than When 

Best Bills Prevailed 




The Royal (Bronx), New York, 
win return to big time vaudeville 
policy next season, according to 
present plans of the Kelth-Albee 
office. 

The Royal switched policy with 
the Alhambra last season when 
both houses experimented with the 
Hippodrome type of show and later 
switched again to^ split weeks, six 
acts and feature pictures. 

The policy has Leen fairly suc- 
cessful at the Alhambra, but the 
Royal grosses have not paralleled 
the takings when the house was 
playing big time vaudeville. 

Thfe Royal is less affected by 
economic conditions than^ the Al- 
hambra. . The latter house Is right 
on the edge of Harlem's black belt 
while the Royal has a huge white 
clientele to draw from. Intense 
neighborhood competition has cut 
into the Royal receipts; also the 
breaking down of the big time bar- 
rier and the pinylner of big time acts 
at the Franklin (Moss) and Ford- 
ham (K-A), both la the Bronx, and 
at reduced admissions. 



Aflt. 1 consecutive seasons 

at McVlcker's, Chicago 

BORIS PETROFF 
DOROTHY BERKE 

open for a tour of BAIjABAN & 
KATZ' wonder theatres: April 6, 
Chicago; April 13. Tlvoli; April 20, 
Riviera. Then back to McVlcker's. 



SUMMER POUCY FOR 
CLEVELAND AND WASH. 



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DECIDED FOR PAN 



Two Acts Booked by Pan Played 
Loev/s, Newark 

^■'■'' A mix-up which occurred when 
two acts, Freeman and Morton and 
"Pall Mall" played Loew's State, 
Newark. N. J., one week before 
scheduled to open a Pantages route 
»t Newark, N. J, was finally Ironed 
«dt by the Vaudeville Managers' 
Protective Association and the acts 
>Vlll play out their Pan routes. 

The Pantages' New York office 
•onstrued the prior bookings as an 
attempt to null and void the Pan 
routes. According to the V. M. P. 
-A. ruling, the Pantages Circuit could 
p- have cancelled the acts, but in- 
stead elected to play them. 

The cancellation would have es- 
tablished a dangerous precedent 
irhere the Pan Newark house was 
' concerned, as it has been declared 
opposition b^both the Loew and 
> Kelth-Albee Circuits. In turn the 
'^- Pan Newark house countered by 
declaring both-Loew and K-A oppo- 
sition to Pantages in Newark. 



GH008' EXPLANATION 

George Choos is back on the floor 
of the Keith-Albee offices, follow- 
ing a lengthy Interview between 
the producer and J. J. _ Murdock. 
Choos had been suspended for al- 
lowing one of his acts to play a 
couple of weeks of Loew time under 
a different name, but it is said he 
explained to the K-A executive. 



'innovation Week" 

"Innovation Week" is the latest 
business getter for the Kelth-Albee 
and affiliated house. The stunt rolled 
up a record at the Fifth Ave. last 
week and will be put on Immediately 
at Newark; Prospect, Brooklyn; 
Tonkers; Orpheum, Brooklyn, and 
Mt. Vernon. 

The show is run in review form, 
augmented by a chorus. At the Fifth 
Ave. Herman Tiraberg staged the 
show, with Mabel Burke leading the 
numbers, backed by a chorus. Spe- 
cial scenic effects were introduced, 
and in the finish everybody worked 
in an ensemble, which included the 
Rebellion Band. 



Six Acts and Pictures as Bills 

—Cleveland May Adopt 

Policy Permanently 

The 'Palace, Cleveland, and 
Keith's, Washington, are reported 
as contemplating a summer policy 
of six acts and feature pictures 
three or more times dally. 

As - printed in Variety several 
weeks ago if the policy is installed 
and proves successful. It may be 
continued permanently at the 
Cleveland house, or a policy similar 
to the New York Hippodrome may 
be installed. 

According to authoritative sources 
the present big time policy at the 
Cleveland house has not played 
to consistent grosses, making man- 
datory to book nothing but the 
strongest of sho^s. 

With the suRfmer policy at pop 
prices the shows can be standard- 
ized more readily with the box of- 
fice scale as the real draw. The 
Palace, with its enormous capacity 
and natural beauty, is expected to 
lend itself readily to any change 
of policy which may be Inaugurated 
in the near future. 



Bookers Stop Advancing 
Throngh Forgetfuhess 



Independent bookers have 
clamped down upon the prac- 
tice of advancing fares to 
acts booked for long Jumps, 
many claiming to be in the 
hole for a nifty sura through 
the forgetfulness of the per- 
formers befriended to take up 
their obligations after playing 
the date. 

Hereafter, if an act can- 
not raise the transportation 
money. It will either have to 
rely upon its agent for an ad- 
vance or else be taken out. 

Bookers who have been In 
the habit of advancing money 
to acts and producers of big 
flash acts have had no little 
amount of difficulty in getting 
back their money if success- 
ful at all. At one time the 
agents had been accepting a 
box office order on tlie money 
Cut claimed that this was un- 
satisfactory through acta 
claiming that they understood 
transpm-tation one way was- 
being paid or else Intimating 
that the booker was holding 
them up for a kick-back. 

Since several "outlaw book- 
ers" have been notorious for ' 
operating with a kick-back 
system the reputable bookers 
have decided to discontinue 
advances or loans of any kind 
rather ' than arouse suspicion 
that they are In the same class 
as the "gyp bookers." 

Then, too, they flgrure there 
is no reason why they should 
give money out of their pocket 
and have to gamble upon ever 
getting It back. 

One agent claims to havs 
been set back over $2,000 
through befriending acts finan« 
.daily embarrassed. 



COAST BATTLE 

ON VAUDEVILLE 

INSIGHT 



Long Beach, Cal., with 
Five Houses — Levey- 
A. &. H. Combination? 



Using Jolson*s Name 

Al Jolson has complained about 
the use of his name in connection 
with the act. Al Jolson's Jubilee 
Singers. This colored male 10 is 
from Jolson's "Big Boy*' and slated 
for a picture house tour, but the 
comedian's objection, though mild, 
against retaining his name In con- 
nection Is holding matters up. 

Jolson ir not financially interested 
in the colored act which features 
spiritual vocalizing and does not 
want that Impression to sprc.id. 

Providence 3-a-Day? 



BRAYS IN LOb ANGELES 

Los Angeles, April 7. 
Col. Charles E. Bray and Mrs. 
Bray are here for three weeks. Col. 
Bray says he has no business af- 
fairs to transact here. He declared 
that atl^he present time nothing go- 
ing on In theatrical promotion Is 
of Interest to him. 



DEPHETJM CmCUIT MEETING 

Chicago, April 7. 
The meeting of the Orpheum Cir- 
cuit board of directors scheduled to 
be held here today (Tuesday) has 
been postponed until Thursday, 
April 9. 



o. K. Hodgson's Memorial Services 
Itonday, Aj^rll 6, memorial serv- 
ices were held for Sam Hodgson, 



Providence, April 7. 

The Albee may adopt a three 
shows dally policy next season 
marking the passing of another big 
time stand Into six acts and pictures 
thrice dally. 

Contracts for the Albee now be- 
ing Issued by the Kelth-Albee Cir- 
cuit read "two or three shows 
daily." 



who died April 6, 1922, 



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K.-A. Summer Stocks 

The Keith-Albee Circuit Intends 
installing stock as a summer policy 
in several houses. Keith s, Roches- 
ter. N. Y., is among them. 



PADDED PAYEOLL— CAUGHT 

New Haven, Conn., April 7. 

Frank Halbert. 33. former man- 
ager of Poll's, Merlden. Conn., wa."! 
arrested here after admitting having 
padded the payroll of his theatre 
by at least $2,000, according to the 
police. 

Halbert was unable to furnish ball 
of $2,000 and was taken back to 
Merlden by an officer from that 
City. 



SiGNOR FRISCO OUT $2,700 

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Actor and Wife Robbed as Thsy 
Enter L. A. Apartment 

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liOs Angeles, April 7. 

Three armed bandits robbed 
Slgnor Frisco and his wife early 
Monday morning when the cuuple 
were returning home from the Hill 
Street theatre, taking |1,900 In jew- 
elry and 1800 in cash. 

According to the victims the ban- 
dits had secreted themselves in the 
vestibule of their apartment house 
and pounced upon them as they 
opened the door. * -^ 



"Dr.** Rockwell Loses Wife 
and $75 Weekly Alimony 

Providence, April 7. 

Charging extreme cruelty, Claire 
S. Rockwell of East Providence 
was granted a divorce and alimony 
of $75 per week from her husband, 
Oeorgs L. ("Doc") Rockwell, :.» 
Superior Court here. 

At the request of counsel. Judge 
Edward W. Blodgett. who heard 
depositions in the case, ordered all 
papers sealed. Mrs. Rockwell was 
awarded the custody of three 
minor children, with the proviso 
that tl^y will be in the custody 
of the father for eight weeks in 
July and August of each year. 
Title In property here Is also given 
the wife. 

October 25 last, after filing a 
petition, Mrs. Rockwell was 
granted a temporary allowance of 
$125 per week and $250 for counsel 
fees, claiming that "Doc" earned 
In excess of $600 per week. This 
decree was modified Nov. 5, 1924, 
when Doc testified before the 
court regarding his earnings, cit- 
ing the salaries of assistants and 
expenses of his act 



MARRIAGES 

Daniel Jerome Donovan to Made- 
line Tardle. Lawrence Donovan, 
formerly in vaudeville. Is now a 
traffic inspector for the Boston &. 
Maine Railroad. 

Willie MosconI, 24, youngest of the 
Mosconl Bros., and June Vernon, 
19, Zlegfeld chorister, were married 
In Baltimore March 21. 

Frank Morrell, formerly of That 
Quartet, to Helen Hamilton, non- 
professional. San Diego, Cal., March 
31. Morrell operates a restaurant 
In that city. 

Ralph Feigin (Ben Bemie Orches- 
tra staff) to Alice Rosenthal, secre- 
tary to Morris & Fell, Keith agents. 
City Hall, New York City, April 3. 



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BIRTHS 

Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Lysle, 
March 29, at the New York Nur- 
sery and Child's Hospital, son. The 
mother professionally was Audrey 
Burton. 

Mr. and Mrs. Hank Mann, Holly- 
wood, Cal., March 31, son. The 
father is a film comedian, Metro- 
Gohlwyn Coast Studios. 

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Doman, at 
Angelus Hospital, Los Angeles, 
March 28, daughter. The father Is 
attached to West Coast Theatres 
publicity bureau, L. A. 

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Byron, April 
I, in Kansas City, daughter. 

'V.' .». -t'i- .-'ii till aliVii. .^iiji 



Non-Support Charge 

Lands Jos. McAuliffe 

Chicago, April 7. 

While Joseph McAuliffe (Mc- 
Auliffe and La Veil) were executing 
their turn for the amusement of 
the Academy audiences the police 
Interfered by placing McAuUfle 
under arrest for a non-support 
charge, preferred by his wife In 
Boston. McAuliffe was later re- 
leased and allowed to finish out the 
three day engagement. 

Meantime extradition papers were 
procured by the Massachusetts po- 
lice and McAuliffe was taken back 
to Boston. The wife, hearing of the 
difficulties and embarassments tried 
to cancel her husband's return to 
the Hub City, but she tried too 
late. , 



Los Angeles, April 7. 
With the signing of contracts by 
West Coast Theatres, Inc., whereby 
they will play Orpheum and Western 
Vaudeville Managers Association 
acts in their houses, indications 
point to a vaudeville fight in this 
state between no less than five or- 
ganized circuits. 

One of the main battlegrounds will 
be Long Beach. There West Coast 
h«ui a theatre to play Orpheum 
shows; the Stats, Independent 
house. Is playing the W. V. M. A, 
attractions; Hoyt's is playing the 
Pantages shows, while Bert Levey 
Circuit and Ackerman and Harris 
have a hoius which opens about 
May 1, playing their acts. MelkeW 
John tc Dunn, independent agency, 
also have a house which takes its 
wares from them. According to 
those familiar with conditions 'n 
Long Beach it is hardly likely that 
the town can support so much 
vaudeville. It looks as though the 
two or three houses which can sup- 
ply the most and best will survive. 
At the present time Hoyt's is 
using the Pantages shows and has 
the edge on the business over the 
State. With West Coast opening a 
new house shortly with Orpheum 
acts similar ts thoss at the Hill 
street here, it is expectsd a dent 
will b« put into the business of 
both the houses. When the Rialto 
begins with the Lsrey and A. ft H. 
bills, war is expected to be on in 
full force. With West Coast open- 
ing their new hoube at Washington 
and Vermont next month all cir- 
cuits wlU then bars houses playing 
their shows in the city. The bouse 
will play the W. V. M. A. road 
shows which will mark their en- 
trance Into the hearf of ths city, as 
at present the houses around town 
are taking local booked acts from 
the W. V. M. A. offices. 

The Levey contract with the West 
Coast expires April 8, but Levey 
came here last week and after a 
conference with the Wast Coast 
officials it was agreed to accept the 
Levey acts for another six weeks, 
as Lever had not calculated on any 
termination of his contract with 
W. C. and therefore hod given con- 
tracts to his acts to play the houses 
operated by them. 

According to reports Levey when 
he returns to Son Francisco this 
week la to confer with Ackerman - 
Harris regarding a merging of 
their booking interests to enable both 
offices to continue booking without 
the loss of any dates as a combined 
organization. The West Co.ist con- 
tract with Ackerman * Harris does 
not expire until August. Meaullme 
It Is figured by Levey the doubling 
up of the booking Interests of the 
two organizations will be of groat 
advantage to both. 

Pantages, It Is reported, is mak- 
ing preparations to Invade towns 
now playing his opposition, either 
by booking, leasing or building 
houses. 



Twins* Last Record 

The Hilton Sisters (Siamese 
Twins) shattered another house 
record at Loew's Metropolitan, 
Brooklyn, N. T., when they did 
$38,000 last week, or $4,00C better 
than Jack Dempsey's figures at the 
house. 



Carrell Agency Contract 
Sounds Injunction Proof 

Chicago, April 7. 
The Carrell vaudeville agency is 
trying to recover back commission 
alleged.due from Nellie Jay and her 
Jaybirds, an eight girl Jazz orches- 
tra. The commission is said to 
havs accumulated on a previous 
engagement Carrell booked the act 
for three weeks in Michigan recent- 
ly in the hopes of recovering. The 
act played two of the weeks, then 
notified the third week off. The 
Capitol, Jackson, Mich., attempted 
to get an injunction to prevent the 
set playing McVlcker's, Chicago, 
last week, but ths Judge rulsd the 
Carrell contraot was not legal 
grounds for the granting of an in- 
junction. 



FOSTER GIRLS GOmG TO PARIS 

Allan Foster'H 16 Hippodrome 
stock chorus is due at the Champ 
P^lvsees, Paris, for a production in 
Jiane. 



Walton- Leitrim in Paris 
Florence Walton and Leon Lett* 
rim will open an engagement at ths 
Bmplre, Paris. June 19. M. S. Ben< 
tham arranged the bookings. 



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Wednesday, April 8, 1925. 



IHE DAILY DOES-ENS" 

By NELLIE REVELL 



MONDAY^ — Started the week off rU:ht by wonderln^r. as usual, where 
IM copy for my next eolumn would come from. But I have observed 

kt K always does come from some place so I don't worry about It as 
much as I used to. Did as little as possible all morning bo that I could 
•tore up enough energy to go to the Palace in the afternoon. I did 
Vlth Lorraine Boulden to share the laughs and thrills with me. 

There I saw Clifton Webb and Mary Hay.. It was the first time I had 
••en him since he was one of the features of "Listen Lester." I was not 
ttie only one that admired their act for all around me I could hear com- 
ments on "Isn't she cunning" and "How he can dance." There were a 
lot of other interesting acts on the bill and I am willing to admit that 
for the first time In my life I liked somebody In the role of "JuUeL" Only 
she was not Romeo's partner, but "Juliet, the One-Olrl Show." And, too, 
I saw my favorite Juvenile. Charles King. 

Of course, it was Just my luck, though, that I had to be away from 
home when E. F. Albee came calling on me for the first time since 
Christmas. I hope he will forgive my absence, particularly since It was 
his theatre I was spending the afternoon in. 

Knded a perfect day perfectly by dining at the Tavera In company 
with Betty and John Pollock. While we were there my old friend. Ralph 
Trier, came over to say "Hello." It was the first time I had seen him In 
many years. After dinner Jay-walked across 47th street to the hotel 
and decided that if they keep on operating on the pavement with pick- 
axes and shovels it is going to look like a rural Illinois road during the 
spring rains. And some enterprising farmer will show up with a span of 
mules to pull the automobiles out of the mud. In bed by 8:30, with the 
din of the theatre crowds eleven stories below only faintly rumored 
through my open windows. ^. 



TUESDAY.— Of course. Xo ambish this morning. Well, one ought to be 
willing to pay something for seeing as enjoyable a show as I did the day 
before. At least I have a comfortable bed and if I have to aCay in a bed 
all day this is the one I would pick to stay In. 

A letter comes from Fannie Hurst, bearing the sad news that her 
father* recently passed away in St. Louis, where Fannia was born and 
raised. Surprised Betty by having ny column copy all raady to hand 
over to her. She didn't leave imn^ediately but tarried to discuss the 
advisability of taking up her option on a certain gentlenuin. He told 
her he had to have a decision on it by April 1 because a butter-and-egg 
woman was coming on from the west to talk business with him. 

All afternoon alone, reading myself to sleep and then waking myself 
up to read. Have put In several pleasant hours with George M. Cohan's 
"Twenty Years on Broadway," of which I hope to writo a review next 
week. «k 

Louise Millett's in to si>end the evening with me and we talked over 
the new styles, wondering how we are going to tell the difference t>e- 
tween the girls dressed for the street and the girls dressed for bathing. 
She left early and I was courting sleap by nine o'clock. I must have 
won because I never knew whether 9:30 came or not. Or cared. 



WEDNESDAY. — Up and dressed for breakfast, feeling unusually in- 
dustrious. Decided writers should never work more than fouc hours a 
day and those four in the morning. All pessimistic and sad l>ooks arc 
probably written in the afternoon Just after a heavy lunch -or at night 
when the comers are tuU of shadows. I am fashionable In my menu if 
not In my lines — lunch la standardised tor me at one lamb chop and some 
meager pineapple. It was a sad day for the lamlw when the doctors dis- 
covered them as a diet. 

Afterward to see the show that glorifies the American cowboy. There 
. I saw. Orantland Rica and Ring Lardner, the. former of whom I haven't 
seen since I was vacationing at the hospital. Will Rogers made a eulogis- 
tic speech about me and. whereas I had come to the show to laugh for 
happiness. I ended up by crying a little cry for it. 

Once more to the Tavern for supper, this time with Hal Halperin and 
another Presbyterian. In bed early agajn for the third time by actual 
count 



THURSDAY^ — As an aftermath I was forced to hold close communion 
with the Ostermoor all day. Particularly sorry l>ecause I had promised 
to attend a tea, at the Metropolitan Club as the guest of Colonel Rogers. 
But I would have needed something stronger than tea to give me pep 
enough to hold a cup in one hand, a spoon in another and cakes in any 
other hands I had left over. To add to my penance I bad to miss having 
dinner with the ^ulaskis. And I had tMen counting on that good meal 
with its sauerkraut and kosher bacon. 

Read that Mayor Hylan has written a book and ia trying to get It 
pubhshed. Any troubles he has ever had before will now alnk into In- 
signlflcanca Compared to editors, the traction ofiagnatea are nothing. 
All tired out by staying In bed all day, and thus had no difilculty In 
going to sleep. ■ ; ^ ' " J.,.., --Uv' 



FRIDAY. — At last the final proofs of my new book. "Plghtln" Through," 
have arrived and I can spend the day wondering irhy I didn't catch those 
mistakes in the copy so that tha compositors wouldn't have to throw 
ten per cent of the type into the "hell baz." Busy all day at reading 
them. The Tavern once again for dinner, with IL H. Stinson and after- 
ward we both worked hard and late on the proofs. 

When I was writing the book it seemed to me that almost anybody who 
could run a typewriter could write a better one. But after going over the 
galleys I decided that it might have been worse and now I like It bet- 
ter than I do "Right on; the Chest." Books, to their authors, are Just 
like baseball players— heroes one minute and outlaws the next. 



SATURDAY.— Left an early call <and answered It) lo that 1 could 
deliver the proofs to my publisher in person, the first time I have ever 
done it. Turned them over to Stanley Rinehart, the son of Mary Roberts 
Rlnehart, and it was a toss-up whether the people in the office or I 
got the biggest thrill out of my walking In as though I had t>een able 
to do It alwaya 

Home Just In time to say good-bye to the Wlllettaes who left for 
Philadelphia to smooth the path of "Kid Boots" there. Callers ii the 
afternoon and erenlng, but stlU I got to bed early. This will get to be 
a habit with me If I'm not careful. 



SUNDAY.— It was Dorothea Antel's birthday-jQiar alxtli In bed— and 
a friend drove ma up to see her. I asked her what she would like most 
as a birthday present and, looking out the window at the beautiful sun- 
■hlne, she saM "A ride In the country." It made ma feel slimey to have 
to go away and iMUve her there but I departed mora eonvlneed than ever 
that anyone wtoo Is able to walk under Ood's blwa sky has noUtlBg to 
eomplaln abeat * - ' ' /■ 

In the eveuln* attonded. with Bin Muster, tha atumal , beMfit of tha 
Treasurers' Oi«ih mt the Hudson theatre. There I had the privilega of 
maatlng an^ tMsutlnlr^O'ny of my treasurdr frfMtds Coi* their klndnaa^ 
ta ma and tt«|£yso«roua efforts In selUng so many copla^ of "Right Qtt 
tha Chest" But I'waa penalised for my absence tf mfiulng tire call of 
Kit* Welman and her husband, "Mickey" Marks. 

And ao another seven days will never appear on the calendar again. 



40 Independent Wedcs 






Forty weeks of Independent 
vaudeville tlm« Is now being 
booked out of Kew York, by 
what Is considered tbo big four 
of Independent I>ookera. The 
list Includes Fally Markus, 
Jack Llndar, Al Dow and Wal- 
ter J. Pltanmar. It does not 
Include bookings ranging from 
three to five weeks, handlad by 
other Independent bookers of 
less Importance. Overtures 
have been made time and again 
to organise the field of Inda- 
pendant bookers wHh few dla* 
playing enthusiasm In such a 
mova and efforts coaaaquently 
Itetaring out I>efon_»nythlng 
tangible could M accom- 
plished. 

Several bookers have 
financed previous ventures to 
align the Independent bookers 
into a body, t>ut lack of sup- 
poK discouraged and educated 
them to balieve that the In- 
dependents are not for anity, 
but prefer to contlnua under 
the prevailing "dog eat dog" 
maxim. 



14 OUT OF 107 

(Continued from page 1) ' 
Broadway successes and the actual 
exhibition of those films directly on 
the heels of tha regular stage 
presentation. 

Producers heretofore lured by 
seeming big money paid by picture 
people for screen rights to hits are 
now alive to the necessity of pro- 
tecting attractions for out-of-town 
engagements. Managers realise the 
picture revenue can be ■- secured 
after a Broadway run Just as well 
as in the first flush of success. 
Picture producers refuse to with- 
hold exhibition over one year after 
the rights are bought 

In the fall aeveral successes of 
last season were forced off the road 
by the picture showings. Some 
managers are willing to sell the 
picture rights at the conclusion of 
the New York run, figuring a year 
on the road 1* tiie average life of 
a show. Otherf, however, have de- 
cided to wait even longer, first get- 
ting a gauge on the strength of 
their attractions In the major 
stands. 

Most of this season's plays 
bought for pictures up to now were 
either low gross attractions or dis- 
tinct failures. Among them are 
"Havoc," "The Far Cry," "The 
Easy Mark" (l>ought by Thomas 
Melghan)« "The Dark Angel," "New 
Brooms," "My Son." 

All of the retnaining shows are 
tentative moving picture property. 
An outstanding Instance is, "The 
Youngest," which ran for ovet' three 
months to fair profits, and la mak- 
ing money on tour. Not one pic- 
ture producer wants the show. It 
was offered all around, but the 
story was not considered good ior 
filming. 

Hays Turned Down "Firebrand" 

Nor are the hits sura of being 
plcturlced. "The Firebrand" was 
valued at (60,000 for pictures, but 
Will Hays* turned thumbs down on 
it and the deal is hanging fire. The 
film czar may act similarly with 
other plays which attracted .atten- 
tion during the dirt show agitation, 
even though two were passed by 
the citizens' Jury. 

Plays like "Iz Zat So," '"They 
Knew What They Wanted," "What 
Price Glory," "Dancing Mothers, ' 
"The Dove," "The Harem," "Ladles 
of the Bvening." could be abld 
within an hour. Early in the sea- 
son $60,000 was offered for the 
rights to "Danrtng Mothers," but 
the producer rejected it. pending 
tha run of tha play. "White Col- 
lars," with a coast run record be- 
hind It. is one of the new attrac- 
tions dassed as good picture ma- 
terial. Its producer, however, is 
holding off for an exceptional figure. 

An offer for "The Guardsman" 
was recetred favorably, but It was 
found the producers could not de- 
liver tha rights, as the play had 
been picrurlaed by a Hungarian 
picture concara some years ago 
The play Itself was produced un- 
successfully on Broadway some 
season* back, usipg a different 



THE DRESSY SIDE 



'■--.K 



By SALUE 



A Charmer in Spanish 

Pola Negri is wearing a new style head dress, clinking castanets acdl 
playing a comedienne role in "The Charmer" in the Rlvoli, finding Bob'^i 
Fraser and Wallace McDonald} eacn struggling for her affections. 

In the restaurant scene In Spain she looks most attractive in a Spaa. 
Ish costume with very much fringe and embroidery, hair parted, wave 
low at neck, dressed with side combs of Jewels. In America she wea 
American simple but modish clothes. 

Trlxle Friganza. her mother, does exceptionally good work and b« 
grooming la demure and ladylike, quiet. 



"Pfsa" •n a Romp 

John Oolden'a characters 6rua to type make "Pigs" aa entertalnli 
clean, claver oomedy and Thomas Atkins ik convlncinir *» the ambltio 
son whose strong belief In pig raising against all odds finally removes 
mortgages from his dad's home. The "Pigs" have a luxurious sty ' 
the little theatre and romp about on the stage In the last act. 

MUdrad Cushiag's party dress of printed silk with Its ruffles and toi 
of blue is refreshing after all the elaborate, emtu-oldered feathered on 
worn by the young stage set this season. Ross Mary Hilton's sport fii 
of white crepe one piece, trimmed In red with scarf and white fcit'turt 
is excellent style for her brunette coloring. The Atkins" living room 
its fiowered curtains and simple furnishings, flowers, piano, l>lrds. In 
simplicity Is charming. 



Gladys Unger's "Starlight" Is a play of episodes and scenes 
fantastic, but requires staging to give It the strength and brilliani 
it lacks. 

"Starlight" covers SO years of the life of an actress through 
succession of failures, triumphs, love, ambition, marriage, divorce, 
gives Doris Keane all sorts of outlets for her half century of clothdl^ 
of all stylea '4^ 

Miss Keane is ravishing in the garden scene, standing on the steph 
overlooking the water In a pink, reed effect, low neck, drop shoulders- 
tiny waist with her blonde hair In eurls and pink satin slippers 
fiesh hose. The garden with its fountains and flowers lend a per 
background. Her proposal to the Marquise was screamingly funn; 
Little Edward MUla (Luc at seven) in the tub scene gets the 
laugh. 

The boudoir Is dona In batik effect of greens and mauves. Will 
Pierce (Luc at twelve) does a bit of good acting, dressed in losg^ 
trousers, white waistcoat and little short Jacket 




Mack Reinstated 
William Mack, independent a^ent, 
was reinstated this week by the 
Loew Circuit Mack had been aus- 
pended for 80 days, following an In- 
fraction of the booking rule*. 



Palace's Good Show < -j^. 

The Palace this week has a bill of unusual entertainment Francoi 
Starr received an ovation that deeply moved her as well as Mr. belasco^ 
who amid a storm of applause -made a neat speech. Miss Starr's play« 
let "Colette" moves quickly and holds one's interest The setting ii^ 
charming, the walls of the living room draped in taffeta of mauve ani^ 
blue; the chaise longue with a throw of taffeta and festoons of roset^ 
being the most luxurious of the room's furnishings. Black velvet a^ 
red chairs lending the touch of. smartness. ' ' "^ ^ 

Miss Starr's becoming maid's outfit of black, knee length, imiform wMH 
white net apron, collar, cuffs and the usual maid's trill for head dres%| 
Dressed as the Princess In a green three-quarter wrap-around^ smat 
turban black with green shaded dress and center front -with which t| 
thrown a good looking coat of gray velvet trimmed luxuriously in chl** 
cbilla squirrel. :"■■ 

Pert Kalton is breezy, wears knee length black velvet very full skir^ 
tight basque, low neck sleevaleas, the skirt showing a pink feather under* 
fiounce. Her black hat with trailing pink plume Is truly thoatrlcaL Wl 
this outfit she wears black pumps and flesh tights. Her little ginghi 
frock with huge white organdie bow in center back Is cute. Miss Kel 
entertains a style decidedly her own. 

Bob and Gale Sherwood have a lot of entertainment; their band dressi 
in gray trousers and blue coats singing in the audience and on the si 
with Gale Sherwood at the piano wearing gray georgette embrold< 
In rhlnestona with a suggestion of black velvet aeemed to all 
favorites. 

Grade Deagon and Jack Mack wander about In nonchalant fash 
and their entertaining amuses. Miss Deagon wearing a smart pleat 
orange .one-pleoe, knee length crepe, little puffed aleevea over whi 
worn a sleeveless box effect relvet of same shade; orange satin slippi 
and a small straw cute turban with a swirl of various shades of ora: 
satin ribbon for trimming. 

Marjorie Oateson, coming In with a good voice, has a pleasing p< 
sonality and pretty white crystal embroidered frock skirt harem fashl 
with flowing chiffon jMinels from either side. Silver slippers and n 
hose. 

In this week's bill there are enough singing, dancing and musical ai 
for a regular musical comedy show. Including Clifton Webb and 
Hay. 



EKOAOEMEins 

Victor Kilian replaces Perry Ivins 
In "Desire Under the Elms," Ivlns 
going to "Lots for Love." 

Frank Conroy succeeds George 
Gaul in "The Sapphire Ring." 

Gloria Wlllard, Eugene Olcott, 
"Bringing Up Father." 

Roger Prycr, "The Backslappor." 

"(3oodle" Montgomery, "Louie the 
14th." 

Walter Wilson, "The Family Up- 
sUlrs." 

Vivlenne Osborne, George Gaul. 
"In the South Seas" 

Frank Smithson to stage "The 
School Maid." 

Robert Bruce Murray to direct 
the Edward C. Lllley stock. Hart- 
man, Columbus, O. 

Edgar Nelson. "Broke 1" 

George Hassell, "Servant In the 
House" (matinee). 

E^lward Pawley replaced George 
Abbott In "Proeaastonai." 

Nan Fanger and Agnes Francl.s, 
Intimate Theatre Players. 

Mildred Gethans for "Brown 
Derby (Chas. K. Gordon). 

Complete cast for "Baby Blue" 
(first called "Fast Workers). Irene 
Dunne, Ray Raymond, Helefi La 
Vonne, Arthur Aylesworth, Rose 
Kessner. Esther Mulr, Paul Porter. 
James £. Sullivan, Helen Wehrle. 
Walter Lawrence. 

John Huston, "Rulnt" 

Jay C. Fllppin. "The School Maid." 

Claody Ivanova, "The Mikado." 

Lucille Upton rejoins "The Rat." 



,*-fl 



Florence Shirley replaces Isal 
Lelghton in "The Poor Nut" (ft 
merly "John the Worm") now In 
hearsal. 

Eva Condon succeeds He! 
Westley in "The Guardsman," 
Westley going to "Caesar and Cli 
patra." 

Benedict MacQuarrie. "My Son 

CHiarlea Sugah-Turner, stage 
rector for Pacific coast company 
"The Show-Off." 

Maka Huhl, lately arrived f 
Sweden, Joins the "Follies' as 
Royce. 

Jean <3reen, BeUa Pogany. 
berta Williams, James La Cu 
A. D. Cohan, Camilla Lyon, 
Kane and John T. Dwyer wlw 
"Mllgrlm's Progress" (Louis ManM 
Chicago. 

Arthur Pearson's Union Hill. I 
J., stock: Peggy Allenby, Oa 
Gordon, Royce Martin, lone Ki« 
Vaughan Deering, Leah Wlnsl 
John Clubley, Kate Roemer. JosW 



Lawrence, Dante Contessa, 



Ad^ 



Windsor, Philip Steffa, Zola ZapM 
Francis Casey, Ruth East on Hart 
McKee, director. 

Anita Booth replaces Eisie iM 
son, "Dancing Mothers." 

Peter Haddo, "Chariot's «<■'«• 

Cnthprlne Dale Owen 8ucce«< (V 
Mona Klngsley and Charles Kugg" 
Lliailo^ Wilvernail. "Wlilte Collars 

Harry Mlnturn. Klsie Biirtlett 
Roy Gordon, ••Spooks." 

Clara Joel repUcos Maty Dm" 
"Mlsmates." 



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I Wcdnesdaf, April 8. 1988 

^^1 THE TABS LOOK 



7"T> iy- r va y, 



VAUDEVILLE 



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VARIETY 



^ SET FOR THE 



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Bookers Going Out of Town 

for Them— Mow Playing 30 

Houses Around New York 



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'TIm vogue for mualcal^bs which 
iMia been dtoplacinflr Bmall time 
'Vaudeville In many Independently 
booked picture and vaudeville 
houies, haa aeemin«ly blown up a 
harvest wind for flaah ct produc> 

•ra. 

Many who have previously had 
difficulty In placinc their acta at a 
profitable figure .n the independent 
time ire now expanding them Into 
an hour and a half show, rhich Is 
glv)»n In conjunction with feature 
pC^pres In the houses operating un- 

»der V>1» policy. 
" $6okera figure that the Inroads 
th« tabs have been making during 
the past few months will find most 
of the small housea playing tabs 
to the exclusion of vaudeville for 
the 8{>ring and summer months, if 
not permanently. As a protective 
measure the bookera are getting a 
line on all available tabs and are 
«ven go^ng out of town to get a line 
^ on these shows to be set when other 
of their houses make the switch 
troiB regulation vaudeville bills to 
abbreviated mus'c<il comedy. 

Most of the tabs currently operat- 
ing In the small time houses have 
been negotiating bookings direct 
With many going ^ on a percent- 
age arrangement. This proved 
particularly apt>ealing to the house 
managers during the season, some 
of whom would have dropped shows 
altogether were it not for the per- 
centage arrangement. 

At present 30 theatres, spotted 
throughout upper New York, Con- 
necticut and New Jersey, have dis- 
placed vaudeville with the tab 
•hows. 



Professionals at Saranac 

« 

Below is a comparatively complete 
list of professionals at present at 
earanac liake, N. T.. with addresses: 

Bobble Palmer, Nays, Helen and 
Front St. 

Jake Hl^lna. Bide, 74 Park ave. 
i ■^r'Mn. Bonner, 71 Bk>omlngdaIe 



Mr. and Mrs. Knox, 71 Blooming- 
Hale ave. 

Charles Halt, 84 H Bloomlnsdale 



Nikandr* Strelaky. Reception 
Hotplt&l. 

Charles Church, Grand Union HUL 

Bertha Moore, Santanont Apart- 
ments. 

Frances Lonegaa , Santanonl 
Apartments. 

Ellas Samuels. Santanonl Apart- 
■aents. 

Mrs. Nell Reilly, Santanonl Apart- 
■lenta. 

' Edna Rochelle. Pecka Connera. 
, Russell Kelly. Overlook HoteL 

Jessica Ferguson, 21 Rivaratde 
Drive. 

Harry De Linn. IS Lake Flower 
are. 

Mabel Holderer. 112 Lake Flower 
Ave. . 

Florence Ramraelsberf. 4 Forest 
: BUI ave. 

A. C. Plttenger, 12 Forest Hill 
ave. 

John Fuchs, 3 Forest Hill ave. 
Joe Towle, 3 Forest Hill ave. 
Mr. Burke. 3 Forest Hill ave. 
Mrs. Bailey, 68 Margaret st. 
Eddie Crlstlello, 9 Baker st. 
Miss Fredericks, 8 Baker st. 
Ethel Fenester, 40 Helen st. 
Marie Pltspatrlck, 16 Park ave. 
Harry Short. 18 Park ave. 
Abe Levy. 34 Park ave. , 

Orme Caldara. <8 Franklin ave. 
Murray Mencher, 40 Franklin ave. 
Phil Kelly, 46 .Franklin ave. 
Billy Wilson. 4S Franklin ave. 
Raymond Lamare. 31 Franklin 
ave. 

Genevieve Barnet. 28 Pine st. 
Ford Fenlmore, 1 Pine st. 
Bertha HIrsch. 150 Main st. 
Paul Kdwards. 100 Main st 
Kitty Reece. 1«D Main st. 
MnrKle Fallon. 100 Main st. 
Orace Wilkinson. 100 Main st. 
Hubp Honxon, 100 Main st. 
Ml. Hor.lerly. 100 Main st. 
C. S. Harnett. 
l>iivi(l 8. Hall. P. O. Box 51. 



MISS HOFFMAN'S SWIFT TRIP 

I Ocrni.l," H( ffman reached New 
loriv Kriday on the "Aqultania"' and 
returned last night on Iho name 
boot. 

Max Hoffman In in Berlin with 
the Hoffman Girls. 



Salary on Capacity 



Salaries on the Independent 
vaudeville time are now belns 
regulated by the capacity and 
house scale of houses wherein 

>oked. Acta looklns for 
time can no longer play the 
cream dates at good money 
without taking the "donkey 
tonka" at a decided cut aa 
welL 

An act that recently played 
an ISOO-seater was booked 
into a 600-seater the last half 
and was told that he would 
receive one-third of the 
amount given for the former 
date. 

The act hadn't recovered 
from the shock up to press 
time. 



BONITA'S CLAIM 

(Continued from page 1) 
operated by Talbot and Bertrand is 
damaging to her Interests because 
it is "in the form of a burlesque 
theatre production, catering to a 
class of theatregoers whose tastett 
and expectations in matters of 
amusement are such as to materi- 
ally damage, depress and lower the 
standards of the excellent per- 
formance of your complainant's 
'Wine, Woman and Song.' a high 
class Broadway musical comedy 
production." 

The fact that the original "Wine-" 
show was of Broadway calibre is 
the burden of her complaint on the 
theory the burlesque version is 
damaging. Bonlta continues she 
revived it for vaudeville In 1921 
and that recently she iras negotiat- 
ing for an all-star revival of the 
original show, with as many of the 
original cast as possible, when the 
burlesque production put an end 
to such negotiations. 

Bonlta avers that the burlesque 
show follows the lines of the orig- 
inal "and especially the starring 
part of the complainant." She also 
deems herself damaged by the Co- 
lumbia's billing anent the "All-new 
192S edition of 'Wine, Woman and 
Song' " and the circuit's announce- 
ment in the press that Bonlta would 
appear with it, to lend the Impres- 
sion she was Interested therein. 

The title as a Columbia wheel at- 
traction has been used the past 
three or four seasons and also by 
John Isham on the old Empire cir- 
cuit (Western Wheel burlesque) 
many years before 1904 when Bonlta 
alleges she came Into possession of 
the cognomen. 

Bonlta notified the Columbia of- 
ficials Ifarch It. 1925. of her con- 
templated action, the Columbia ad- 
vising the show producers thereof 
but not taking any further action. 




HELEN PACHAUD 

PREMIER OAN8EU8E 

with the 
WRIGHT DANCERS 

Playing Orpheum Circuit 
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE: 
"Helen Pachaud is featured and 
she is delightful . . . her Indian 
dance is a beautiful thing — her 
leaps gorgeous — her whole self 
graceful and lithe. 



JUDGMENTS 

Miller and Lyies; Shuffle Along, 
Inc.; $720.05. 

Louis I. Isquith; N. T. Tel. Co.; 
$38.57. 

David Lamar; L. Berman; $3.- 
521.78. 

Penser'a Productions, Ine.; H. G. 
Carroll: $1,204.06. 

Follies Inn, Inc.; Austin, Nichols 
& Co., Inc.: $473.41.. 

illion Palace, Inc.; same; $100.51. 

Question Mark, Inc.; State Indus- 
trial Comm'r; $1.728.«2. 

Walter C. Jordan; J. Little: $1.- 
804.08. 

Sstisfied Judgments 

Fox Film Co.; C. Simpson: $J50. 

IHCOBFORATIOirS 

Texas 

Paleetine Theatre, Palestine Tex.; 
capital stock, $10,000. Incorporators. 
E^ J. Callahan. S. D. Ray and Mrs. 
Francis- Ray. 

San Antonio Museum Association, 
San Antonio, Tex.; capital stock, 
none. Incorporators, Charles Craet- 
ner. Miss Ellen D. Schulz and Miss 
Emma Gutseit. 



HOUSES CLOSING 

Moss' Rlveria, Brooklyn, will 
close for the sun\mer May 80. 

Stock will supplant vaudeville at 
the State. New Brunswick, N. J., 
going into effect Saturday. Charles 
Bryant will be in charge. 

The New Grand at EvansvlUe. 
Ind.. a house controlled and oper- 
ated by the Orpheum circuit, dosed 
its vaudeville season Saturday. 
April 4. 



Crossword Puzzle Winners 

First Prize 

William L. Trcst. rare of 
Lake Shore Electric Railway 
Co., Sandusky, O. 

M. R McDonald, Box 1181, 
City Hall Station, N. Y. 

Monroe F. Toplltz, 1 West 
30lh St.. N. Y. C. 

George A. Eddy, 1529 Yale 
Station. New Haven, Conn. 

Henry Weber. 833 North Ave., 
Mlllvale Station, Pittsburgh. 

Mrs. George Mence, 4537 
Drexel Blvd., Chicago. 

P. H. Brown. 6041 McPherson 
Ave., St. Louis. 

Mary KIos. Loew's Booking 
Agency. 54 W. Randolph St., 
Chicago. 

Lee Anderson, 7730 Keln St., 
Pittsburgh. 

Hugh J. Toland, 1814 Pine 
St., PhlUdelphla. 

Sol Setser. 2133 N. 33rd St., 
Philadelphia. 

Bob Bensinger. P. O. Box 1(6. 
Easton, Pa. 

Charles C. Stewart, 48 
Whltestone Ave., Flushing, 
L. I. 

Second Prize 

Fox and Allyn. 541 Columbia 
St.. Union Hill. N. J. 

Third Prize 

Mrs. Bert Baker. Shea's The- 
atre, Buffalo, N. Y. 

Paul Maddernn, Veterans' 
Hospital, Oteen, N. C. 

Frank Whitman, 55 W. 70th 
St.. N. T. C. 

Mrs. C. B. Reed. 350 Central 
St.. Springfield. Mass. 

B. M. Levyn. 6."; Tiemann 
Place, N. T. C. 

Fred Hayden, 139 Manhattan 
Ave.. N. Y. C. 



Dancer Must Consult 
Authorities About Dancing 

Los Angeles, April 7. ^ 
A sentence of 100 days In Jail and 
a $260 fine were suspended on 
Blanche Morrlsaltte, Oriental dancer, 
by Judge George BulK>ck contingent 
on her promise to consult the au- 
thorities before appearing In any 
sort of stage dancing as to their 
view of its propriety. 

The dancer was convicted of hav- 
ing given an improper performance 
at the Princess theatre here. 



NEW HOUBE AT HaMMONB, DTD 

Chicago, April 7. 

The Longacre Engineering and 
Construction Co. have been awarded 
contracts for the erection of a 
$760,000 theatre and office building 
at Hammond Ind. 

Work will be started Immediately. 



CROSSWORD 
PUZZLE WINNERS 



Many Winners in Senator 
Murphy's Contest 



Variety's crossword puzzle con- 
test advertised by Senator Francis 
Murphy, which opened Feb. 18 and 
closed March 21. brought some 34 
Molutions and three tales of woe, 
two from syi.onymous deders who 
Bave up the chase and one from 
Variety. The latter holler will un- 
doubtedly usher any future prize 
contests right out of thl.s sheet al- 
though there may be puzzles printed 
at Intervals so that those addicted 
can kill waits. 

Of the comt>lled solutions not one- 
fllled out the puzzle wholly cor- 
rect. The IS winners listed each 
had one word wrong, second prize 
went to the contestant who missed 
by one word and one letter, while 
the tliird prize winners were away 
from perfection by two words 
apiece. Other answers ran all the 
way from three to 13 words wrong. 

Senator Murphy's concoction of 
what a crossword puzzle should be 
may be gleaned on this page. The 
senator evidently caused two ap- 
plicants numerous tedious moments 
for the Initial kick, previously 
quoted, as to the puzzle being too 
hard was later supplemented by 
anoth epistle which stated the 
writer had already vVasted $64 worth 

of time on the d thing, but bed 

still have to go on paying for his 
Variety. 

Current rumors narrate the cross- 
wofd puzzle craze is waning. Va- 
riety was never bitten by It. but 
has been cured, notwithstanding. 

If any more prise puzzles reach 
print in this paper, the solution will 
end in the lynchjng of whoever lets 
It go through. 



HOUSES OPENING 

Jack LInder, lndet>endent booker, 
has added to his books. Colonial. 
Monroe, N. Y., and Opera house, 
Newark, N. Y. Both play three acts 
on Fridays and Saturdays. 

B. S. Moss' Long Reach theatre 
(L. I.) will open Us summer season 
Decoration Day. 

Loew's Mt. Vernon (N. T.), 
seating 2.E00. will open April 11. 
It will play pictures. 



Recasting Sketch 
Burt Kaye's vaude skit, "In Doubt." 
has been withdrawn for recasting. 
Dorothy Gay and Charles Mann will 
supplant Kaye's previous support. 




10 



VARIETY 



NlffT^TTfWirWEtK 



Wednesday, April 8, 1925 



(3) 



FRANCES STARR and Co 

•Colatte" (Ccmcdy) 

19 Mins.; Full Stag* (Special Sat) 

Palaca 

Frances Starr la over at the 
Palace. Not because she Is Fran- 
ces Starr or David Belasco is pro- 
gramed as having directed the play- 
let, but through Jean Archibald, its 
author, having turned out a little 
twisting cheating cheaters sketch 
that sent Miss Starr across. It is 
the playlet, nothing else. 

With the cheaters but one side 
of It, the only criticism left Is 
that Miss Archibald allowed ti.e 
cheaters to get away with their 
loot, although this could b« safely 
done here as the cheaters invaded 
the home of social climbing mother 
and daughter, allaying any danger 
of bringing sympathy to themselves. 
The climbing duo were slightly ex- 
aggerated but that tended to reduce 
any sympathetic start. 

There Is a poasiblllty this playlet 
is an excerpt from a longer script 
Intended for <arce pr comedy which 
Mlfs Archibald' decided wns not 
weighty enough for a full piece. 
However, the sketch is extremely 
well constructed and through its 
twista, develops speed, the whole 
ninnfng but 19 minutes. The sug- 
gestion of an excerpt is through any 
writer Iiaving worked this out as 
well as Miss Archibald has for a 
playlet, would continue it into a 
play on a gamble. Good sketches In 
vaudeville are seldom written for 
themselves, explaining in part why 
so many "originals" flop. 

Miss Starr Is a French maid In 
the homer of the newly rich. Rudely 
bossed by the women of the family, 
they are startled when an attorney 
presents himself asking for a Prln- 
ceaa. Somebody named Colette 
Something traced to their house. 
She is the maid! Of all things! A 
princess. Nothing is too good! Call 
Cqlette! 

Colette denies It, but can not 
resist an exclamation when in- 
formed her Russian dog has died 
from a broken heart through her 
absence. And her mother and sis- 
ter died also, but Colette didn't 
appear to mind her relatives fading 
out. That dog, though! And* that 
money Mamnui left! Yea, Colette 
would go to the lawyers to collect. 
But. soVs the mother of the daugh- 
ter, a princess In their family must 
go to the lawyers looking as a prin- 
cess should. To make the princess 
look that way. they loaded her with 
their own Jewels and furs, meantime 
kow-towing very sappishly (even 
for vaudeville. Miss Archibald) to 
the princess. 

When <"-ughter called mother out 
of the room for an Instant, leaving 
" the attorney and th|p princess 
alone, the attorney said: 
^ "You worked great, kid. Let's 
make a getaway. Where Mo you 
go next?" 

And the rlrl replied: 
' "Pittsburgh. Aren't we still pals?" 
givine, hint a kiss. 

Tfwf the crooks lumped, leaving 
mother and daughter waving to 
their new "guest" instead of for- 
mer maid; 

That's all a«d that's enough. 
It's also enough to know that a 
legit star of the rank of Frances 
Starr can get Into vaudeville and 
get over. It happens so infrequently. 
And for heaven's aakb, even those 
legits who couldn*l make the grade, 
don't give Belasco credit for this. 
Probably about all ha did was to 
select the pretty set. There Was 
nothing to direct— this playlet It; a 
self player for all of them. The 
others are Lavlna Shannon, Chris- 
tine Afield and Gilbert Douglas. 

Bime. 



D0BB8, CLARKE and RAY 
Comedy Daneing, Eta. 
14 Mine.: One „ ' 

B8th Street 

This turn was formerly Dobbs, 
Clarke and Dar^s, and is present - 
ln» pratically the same routine as 
when reviewed in Variety five years 
ago. Two men and a woman are 
included, wearing comic boob make- 
ups and indulging lij a series of 
comic bits running from wheezeato 
acrobatics. 

Some of the gags are ingenious 
and funny while others are merely 
stupid. In the latter class belong* 
the girl's song, delivered, in sup- 
posedly comic fashion, In a voice 
.and manner Intentionally made un- 
attracttlve to say the least. Her 
dancing is better and the work of 
the trio In unison fairly consistently 
amusing. 

The finish Ja « riotous series of 
cartwheels, somersaults and flips b> 
all three. One of the men In partic- 
ular is an acrobatic dancer of 
marveloua agility. This closing is 
•ure-flre and guaraatees In itself 
tbo act a spot on any intermediate 
bllL 



BOB and GALE SHERWOOD and 

Thair Entertainers (10) 
Band Act 

21 Mine.; Full Stafl* 
Palaca 

The Sherwood band trrn la open- 
ing on eastern big time this week 
at the Palace. They came from 
the mid-wc^t and look It. Their 
settings are provincial and the 
men are in sack suits In the even- 
ing, while Uie girls' gowns are a 
productloiK^tyle of the past. 

As a vaudeville act they don't 
give enough In material or class 
for the salary 12 musicians must 
charge, though three of them are 
women and some others seemingly 
believe they are specialists. 

As a whole the bond at best is 
merely so-so. It depends greatly 
upon what kind pf an audience they 
will play before as to their recep- 
tion. As an act they are enter- 
tainment for the intermediate 
vaudeville houses — as a band they 
rank as ordinary. 

The blETgest bit is an Illustrated 
scena, with a girl poorly delivering 
a recitative lyric at the piano while 
the men mal:o up for the characters 
she describes and walk through up 
stage'^in view of the audience. An- 
other "scena" of a male quartet with 
their heads protruding through 
holes in a drop above grotesque fig- 
ures waj as grotesque In conception 
for big time as the figures. Two 
of the principals, man and woman 
(the same woman at the piano) got 
the most with their own version of 
"Where Papa Goes, Mama Goes." In 
between one of the boys played a 
musical saw. 

Wherever this act came from is 
probably where It belongs, although 
It might try a big eastern picture 
house or so to get a line - upon 
themselves In- this section In those 
houses. For big time it can hardly 
do importantly and it must be made 
important or nothing. Probably 
"showing" a* the Palace it got the 
flo. 8 spot, not doing much with It 



Jl 



PERT KELTON 

Songs and Comad^ 

14 Mina.1 On* 

Palaoa * 

Pert Kelton and alon* at last. 
First thla young girl was with her 
family. The Kelton FamUy. 
then with her mother under dlf- 
fecant billing and acain with her 
i;>arenta aa Pert Kelton and Com- 
pany. Now It'a Just Pert and well 
enough. 

Pert la pert. Whoever slipped her 
that first name picked it right She 
does much of what she haa been 
doing but does it better by heraelf, 
albeit the drums are out. A new 
bit Is a upbbly back drop and 
Pert waving with it right in front 
of a lamp post Mlaa Kelton geta 
more out of this than any of the 
other back drop shakers. The 
trombone la sure fire ahd the 
Chaplin Imitation, the way Miss 
Kelton does it. still a laugh maker. 

This Pert Kelton looks much like 
Elsie Jania did several years ago. 
Pert has personality and llkeabiUty — 
there's something about her that 
gets over stronger than her actual 
work. That's fine for Pert for It 
should mean her future. Taken In 
hand for production work and with 
a little coaching aside from the 
vaudeville way and there's no tell- 
ing. 

Miss . Kelton is a bet for almost 
any wb«nre. No. 1 at the Palace was a 
cinch for her. If remaining in 
vaudeville, a vaudeville stager 
might help the ' current turn. 



Monday night, although reported 
having gone much better in the 
afternoon before the semi-profes- 
sional throng* that frequents that 
house on the' week's opening 
matinee. 

This can also go as a Band Re- 
view for the act. It could read but 
little ('ifTerently there. Members 
of the Sherwoods as listed, besides 
the owners, are: 

Dorothea Summers, Tade Dolen, 
O. A. Heyder, Walter Fellman, Leon 
Loverde. Arthur Bonger, Clarence 
Morrison. Cecil Franseen, Thelma 
Quarrelle, Hal Reeder. Bime. 



FRANCIS RENAULT 

Sengs 

20 Mins.; Full Stage (Special) 

Pantheon, Chicago 

The most fascinating array of 
gowns ever displayed by one artist 
are Introduced In the current Francis 
Renault turn. Surrounded by a gor- 
geous skyblue drop trimmed with 
a border of silk Spanish lace, with 
innumerable colorful pillows and. 
materials strewn about nonchalant- 
ly for atmosphere gave the setting 
an exquisite, artistic appearance. 

The feminine contingent as well 
as the males marveled at the cos- 
tumes displayed with discussion fol- 
lawing, each number during the 
short intermissions that prevailed 
Renault discloses his identity after 
the first number, and from then on 
each individual costume received a 
voltime of applause. 

A Marie Antoinette gown built 
out of ribbons is used for the open- 
ing number, "Joyous Love." Re- 
nault poesessea a strong falsetto, 
which he controls remarkably well. 
His Impression of Gcraldine Farrar 
Id "Carmen" is Introduced with an 
expensive shawl ' costume that 
brought considerable comment. His 
diamond gown was another stupen- 
dous affair. Following a short pa- 
rade he discards'the cape and offers 
a pop number, which exceeded his 
previous efforts for vocalising. The 
"death dance" is Introduced with a 
Chinese kimona that measures all of 
15 feet The numerous lighting ef- 
fects focused on the garment 
brought out the unique Oriental In- 
slgnlas. For an encore Renault of- 
fered "The Cniocolate Soldier" in- 
termingled with talk that contains 
some surefire material for any au- 
dience. The finish of hiq turn was 
applauded well Into the feature 
which followed. 

This is a perfect picture house 
presentation and should prove a 
■consistent draw anywhere. The 
audiences are bound to talk about 
the gowns exhibited by Renault and 
coupled with the volume of enter- 
tainment is offered in the production 
he cannot miss. Loop. 



ALBERT VEE8 and Co. (4) 
"Hia First Proposal" (Comedy) 
21 llins.; Two (Interior) 
American Roof 

Albert Vees Ml from stock, doing 
juvenile, second leads and light 
heavy parta when last seen four 
or five years ago. According to 
Variety'a files, this Is hla vaudemUe 
debut aa the head of his own act, 
which is a comedy sketch, broadly 
written and broadly played. 

As the backward swain, his panto 
work in practising a proposal on 
an empty chair, plus the other by- 
play, makes this hugely enjoyable 
offering for the family audience. 
Mix In a couple of sure-fires like 
"if my father wasn't so bashful, 
I might have been two y^ars older," 
and its ready to serve In any of Mr. 
Loew's theatres. 

The other characters are the 
landlady, who misses at her charac- 
terization; the heroine who is also 
lacking, were qpe hypercritical, 
though satisfactory for the grade; 
and the "other chap," who possesses 
the polish the bashful lover lacks 
but lacks the wherewithal that the 
Vees- character possesses. 

It went over big at the American 
Roof. Abel. 



JACK REDMOND 

Qelf Shots and Comedy - 

It Mina.t Pull (Special) > 

Jack Redmond Is the trick shot 
specialist of golf who has been fea- 
tured time' and again In the film 
news weeklies from the west coast 
and who has played hits In a num- 
ber of pictures where there was a 
country club scene and a golf course 
on which some of the action took 
place. For his vaudeville frame-up 
he has the assistance of Chain and 
Archer, who furnish the comedy ele- 
ment and the result la thac with 
these three a decidedly worth while 
bit of vaudeville entertainment Is 
forthcoming. 

There are enough golf fans In 
every town that plays vaudeville to 
appreciate the shots this crack with 
the clubs can do and the addition 
of the comedy team makes the act 
sure fire for those who haven't the 
slightest Interest in the Scotch 
game. 

The scene Is suppose<l^y one of 
the greens of a course. In this i>ar- 
tlcular instance It Is dubbed the 
I'tth hole. There is a platform In 
the center of the stage that Is raised 
about a foot above the stage level. 
There is a net between the audience 
and the player. A couple of hun- 
dred feet of film Is projected show- 
ing him making his trick shots and 
then the curtain is tip for his ap- 
pearance. As soon as he comes on 
the straight num of the Chain and 
Archer combination, who is planted 
in a box, starts kidding him and 
then when the comic of the team 
appears on the stage, the audience 
is hep to the gag and plays right 
along with it 

Redmond duplicates all of the 
shots that are shown in the film and 
adds a few more for good measure, 
working addition comedy in for a 
final shot with knocking a ball from 
the comedian's head. This slips 
over a laughing finish, 

A novelty that should have value 
almost anywhere and especially in 
the better class of houses which at- 
tract ^olf enthusiasts. Fred. 



WANIA-8EM0N REVUE («) 
Dancing 

14 Mins.| Full Stsge (Special) 
Broadway 

This revue sticks to dancing 
clusively and does more than fairi| 
well in Its chosen sphere. tIm 
principals are Wania and Semog 
a mixed dancing couple, and Jaa( 
Moore, a stepping specialist. Then 
are also three other girls, but th«4 
work Is comparatively inferior, ak 
though dressing the act to a certa^ 
extent they almost jieem unnece«. 
sary. i 

Miss Moore offers very capablH 
oriental and Jazx- specialties, acof 
ing almost as heavily as the faai 
tured team, who are remarkablj 
dancers. The man's first bit Is tlij 
Russian floor stuff, with which 1m 
plays his own concertina accoQ< 
panlment while doing the most dlf< 
ficult steps. It Is a unique an 
extraordinary dance. A gypsy deto 
ble with his partner follows. At.^ 
finish they are Joined by llB 
Moore and the other girls 1q„i 
lightning-paced finale of hot stti 
A pick- out bit here gives everyoa( 
an opportunity and Wania and 8e< 
mon give an exhibition of.whirll: 
furious legomanla that will tear 
any bill. 

The set Is a very pretty oi 
permitting for various drops durli 
the different specialties. The cos 
tumes are not as attractive, but very 
passable. Somewhat of a mord 
novel opening than the cymlMul 
dance of the girls used now might 
be advisable, and a singer, provide 
ing he or she were really a vocallsl 
and not a hoofei^ In disguise, miglil 
break up the pedal monotony, 
such a speedy, routine might be 
to "have that 

The act is a good one for th( 
iiftermedlate b41l8. 



MARJORIE QATESON (1) 

Songs 

14 Mins.; Two. 

Palace 

Marjorie Gateson seemed to senij 
the disappointment of her act tJ 



"SPORT" NORTH and CO- (3) 
"Bulldog Sampson" (Comedy) 
17 Mins.: Full Stage (Office Set) 
68th Street 

"«port" North's new act, "Bull- 
dog Sampson." was written by 
Harry :^olman. In general theme 
it resembles the tatter's own turn 
"Hard-'bolled Hampton." The bill- 
ing announces It was suggested by 
a play of J. Hartley Manners' 
called "Great John Ganton." which 
can be taken or left as one chooses. 

The main thing is that from the 
opening telephone bell to the final 
wise-crack the act is chuck-full of 
laughs for a three-a-day audience. 
In its serious moments it is not 
so suooessful. but North has a way 
of relieving these rather tiresome 
Incidents with a sudden bit of deft 
comedy that set 'em in howls again 
The stqpr is the very conventional 
one about the hard-bolted father 
whose son wants to marry the 
daughter of the old man's hated 
business rivaL The girl tames the 
old tiger, but, as too often happens 
In thla sort of sketch, the long- 
awaited punch never arrives. 

North, who evidently is a tried- 
and-true vet at this sort of thing, 
breezes through It easily and yet 
with every laugh possibility scored. 
The balance of the cast, son, 
daughter-in-law-elect, and a dumb 
dora stenographer are compara- 
tively very Inferior but they'll do 
for the smaller house. The laughs 
will carry the act along briskly at 
theae stands but there are all sorts 
of opportunltea to make a better 
turn of it by stirring up the filial 
huntan interest side. 



VAN and O'DONNELL 

Talk and Songs 

12 Mine.: One 
68th Street 

Van and O'Donnell offer the usual 
thing in two-men acts but do their 
stuff rather well. The straight 
dressed as a cop opens with a pub- 
lished numl>er. With the entrance 
of the comic cross-fire gags are 
started, continuing until the clos- 
ing, a double song of the ballad 
category. 

The comedian is of the "simp" 
variety, obtaining a good many of 
hia laughs by vocally abusing the 
"limb of the law." In that respect 
the act is unique as it Is usually 
the comic and not the straight that 
is the "goat." The talk is aimed 
right at the Small-time audiences 
and most of the time hits its mark 
squarely. A bit of blue stuff 
doesn't hurt the laug^ score but 
might get some of the more scrup- 
ulous house managers on the team's 
neck. 

The boys have fair voices but the 
two numbers are rather out-of-date. 
A solid hit at the 68th Street the 
turn should be able to duplicate in. 
most houses of similar quality. 



the audience at the Palace Monda 
night. At its coiiclusion she too 
a swift unceremonious bow an 
disappeared, without intimattq 
anything might follow as an sn 
core. 

That's Miss Gateson's act — dia 
appointing. Just why, who can teQ 
This girl held a good standing I 
musical comedy and her rep the! 
should have perfected, a ^urn sol 
ficlent for her to get over, especial 
ly in the No. 4 spot at the Palao 

What little chance the girl li 
was ruined by a baseball mono! 
Baseball as seen by women, for yi 
back In vaudeville, has held abo< 
everything silly that could 
thought of on a woman's viei 
Necessarily Miss Gateson's ooi 
ment was sillier. Let's hope i 
didn't pay for that stuff. 

In songs, while not so unfortunai 
Miss Gateson was not happy. Hi 
introductory was not nearly as cm 



DE MARIA 5 

Sengs and Musieal 

14 Mins.: Full Stage (Special Hang- 
ings) 
State 

Presumably a foreign quintet and 
probably a family turn. Two men, 
prima donna, violinist and flute, the 
latter also girls. 

Anita Jaeger.^ Is featured, she 
handling the bulk of the song num- 
bers, with the men Joining at times 
for. duetting and trio. Thg musi- 
cians are accompanists for the most 
part, having one duet to themselves 
for a snatch of the only light music 
in the routine. As framed now all 
the singing is operatic, principally 
Italian with all lyrics given in that 
tongue. 

An encorfe bit was in "one" 
though the act closed the show. 
Here comedy vas indicated and 
though not understood won the 
best results for the turn. It Is 
neatly dressed and hung, counting 
song flash tout probably not 



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as she evidently believed, while tl 
next "I Wish I Could." not m 
better the way she delivered 
Followed another hard to listen i 
through disinterest by this time, b 
"Ukulele Lady," after the Ini 
talk sounded the best 

And after all of that. It's questli 
able if It is Miss Gateson's fau 
A musical comedy girl, it is und( 
stood Miss Gateson has taken 
spell In the drama. Which appeal 
to have converted Miss Gateson 
to a dramatic reader — that at 1< 
is how all of her vaudeville woi 
sounded, and Is what ruined 
except the talk, which ruined tts4 

If Miss Gateson returns to musii 
comedy h does look as though i 
will have to go into training to n 
gain that atmosphere. She 
far away from it Monday even(ll 
so far. she leaned against the oH 
cert grand as Grace LaRue dosf 
if there is more than one way 
a singer to lean against a conct 
grand. Robert Farley was at 
piano and stuck to his playing, 
eept for a verse of one number 
Miss Gateson. SiM*^' 

LAWRENCE ^and HOLCOMBE 
Piano, Songs, Ukulele 
10 Mine.! One 
American Roof 

Two women, one at piano, 
vocalist starts it off well but 
down with a comedy "hick" n* 
her which doesn't fit her. 
pianiste essays a vocal solo "bin 
that didn't click. 

The uke double retrieved nrt 
of the lost ground. RearrangesM 
of routine suggested for happW 
results. Fare fair No. 2 on tl 
Roof Ahel 



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iVAUDEVILLE REVIEWS 



VARIETV 



11 



,/. PALACE 

Time* aquare lay-offa, U looking 
^fct tli« P&lac* biiUDE ttoto w««k. may 
-Mtecld* tb«.t th« legit Beaaon ho 
2o^ Or that It ended early. 
at>tir» Li a lot of legit and little 
SJdSvlll. to the Palace ehow. It's 
ioatlnr around $9,000, gross, and 
Siat'B taking Into consideration the 
^ow money" acta. 

Of course, though, the leglta 
•houM not be blamed. W'hea they 
^u4fld In the show business they 
SSct^d the swivel division, for 
fciw legit you may go. Into vaude- 
WlTe i»* pictures and even cabarets. 
viudevlUlans and their specialties, 
kg a rule, must stay where they are 
But or go where they can. For the 
Sxformatlon of amateurs It looks to 
be a matter of selection at present 
with the future In mind, especially 
tor "Charleston" dancers. 

Of aU of the legits of this season 
«rho have employed the Palace to 
ttmd their vaudeville careers. Frai.- 
<^ •Stur seems doomed to burjt 
Sougb the GlbralMir. Miss Starr 
?Y^~^i-«mo" and luckily an act. 



fPJ'aa curious as It has grown to 
WurfCominon In vaudeville. Hfcr 
' Dlftylet Isn't as big as her name, but 
^tw«en the two, Frances may me- 
m^or along; whether on her own or 
iiader a Dave Belascp cQntra,ct Be- 
iJSiCo'i name In the advance and on 
•Ihe l^rojsram may help some whefe 
be6T)l^ nave heard about "Ladles of 
the Evening," and how Mr. Belasco 
«teaned them up In "The Hauem." , 
. , .Anotlier legit, Marjorl© Geteson. 
didn't do so wejl. In fact, hardly 
much, and. moreover. Miss Qategon 
implanted a nice little kick right In 
the first part, wliere it' couldn't 
stUnd a kick, for the first part 
looked far the best of this widely 
ratigod bill. 

Qther legits were hold-overs, gUf- 
toh VVe>b aod Mary Hay with the 
fi^l^le'Band.. Thdt Bernle Band! 
;'Wht» knows who's the leader, wheth- 
•fBenhle or Dave. It they are not 
twins they must make-up together. 
■ Qnly Bennle la reported to be the 
best crap ahooter, while Dave Is 
ahead on poker playing. Mr. Webb 
and Miss Hay are also, with the 
band, jut a , cabaret, Giro's, one of 
those |2 and $3 under cover places, 
where, If the party Is large enough, 
you holler murder at the gyp. 

The Webb-Hay turn Is a good act, 
made so by all In It. Miss Hay Is a 
bunch of cuteness, and Mr. Webb Is 
elth»r a comedian ubconcclously or 
h^^ad^d to become cne, besides a 
4lincer. They do little of the ball- 
tinTti stuff and therein la the 
fltrjngth — going In for trlckiiSess of 
aiftelng. If It's dancing, with that 
gettiBff them ever ao muc.i more 
than the conventional stepping. A 
better framed and routined dance- 
band act has not appeared. The 
house wanted the turn i hold over 
Indefinitely, but to let them know 
^tie''s a business man, too, Clifton said 
•they thought they might lay thfe 
Albee, Brooklyn, and come back to 
the Palace for a run In the summer 
when the tra^e slows up. 

Another band on the bill, Bob and 
-Oaie Sherwood (New Acts) could get 
^emselvea a lot of information on 
. stopular Jaszlcal raggedy-band music 
by listening in this week on the Dave 
' .pernle crowd. The Sherwoods came 
oh ahead Qf the Bernle bunch, but 
no one rehiC'mbered It. The Sher- 
woods were the Musical Sherwoods, 
It is said, a two or three-act. With 
this enlargement they ha,v« been 
playing picture houses in the middle 
west, where the Sherwood band Is 
popular, remaining for a run In dif- 
ferent houses. Where you (San get the 
money Is the place to hang out. 
^ No change In the running from 
the Monday matinee tonight. Prob- 
ably everyone forgot about It. There 
were no sensational ^Its nor laughs. 
Miss Starr kept up, the appjause as 
the florists commenced to unload at 
the conclusion of her act. After the 
.l0ini*Bse floral gifts went over the 
fpotiights Miss Starr should have ex- 
, pl^lfled who was the piker that sent 
her the tflnky bouquet. It looked 
like anencoro. 

In the vaudeville section w^re the 

''William Braack acrobatic group. 

opening and with their- fast rleley 

woril^ sendipg themselves along to 

ekcepffonal attention. Pert Kelton 

(New Aots), formerly of the "Kfeltoii 

PArtTily, no^doing a lone single and 

• getting, it over; Deagon^ahd MAck. 

witl>.tbe matinee professional crowd 

■Jur^iinK tlierai dowij. but the night 

•ay assemblage strong for this pair 

and GrAcIe Deagon's undeniable com- 

KaflHes^ Flanagan and Edwards, 

Opening the second part with the old 

'On and Off," but more finish now 

In work and clothes since this couple 

were "The Hall Room Boys" of the 

two-reolers, and they have a couple 

., of new encores, doing it all in 17 

•tninntes; then Joe Brownlns, next to 

ciosinp, with nothing but talk after 

the opining .sonK, and easily holding 

the .spot. (See Hip review this week 

for cops giving tickets 10 months 

yearly and sollinp them for two 

niontlis-in two Keith houses, with 

K. !•'. Alho? only recently sayinK he 

will witlilioUl aspersions from i>ol:ce- 

„ njP'i on the vaudeville staKC. Proh- 

^ ably M,r. Albpp never owned a car, 

so h<* never got a ticket .shovfd at 

him both ways.) The Paul Hrcs. 

"■ closed. 

-V^And notwithstanding half of the 
Broadway "names" that m.ny be reo- 
,ognizi>(l by a near-sighted person 
■were oil the billboards, th'- Palace 
nrnnrtay nlijht was not capacity. 
Nearly, but not. The boxes .%»id bo. 
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HIPPODROME 

An th« Hlppodrom^ aeeded Mon- 
daj Blcbt were yams, corn pone, 
som* ooro "llkker" and a pictur* of 
th« "cout" house showing where the 
cannon balls had clipped it, to make 
a stranger think he had wandered 
Into the Palmetto State. The occa- 
alon was the finals of the "Charles- 
ton" contest the Hip has been con- 
ducting for two weeks. 

Fourteen sliding survivors slid, 
wiggled, swayed and faked. When 
all through one of Allan Fosters 
cutles. Belle Davis, was awarded the 
first prl«e of $251) smackers, a week's 
booking at th« Club Richmond, a 
loving cup and a cup of coffee. Belle, 
who Is most soothing on the optics 
In a youthful blonde way. was 
picked by the applause of the audi- 
ence and deserved the trophy. She 
was closely pressed by one of the 
neighbor's children, Dorothy Duffy, 
non-professionaL Dorothy's recep- 
tion and acclamation sounded like 
many man' duckets. In fact, the 
Hip turned In the HefiVlest Monday 
night In weeks with the contest 
given credit. It has been receiving 
a great baliyhoo ail over the city. 
It seems Charlestonltls Isn't con- 
fined to any one community of cake 
eaters, for the ballyhoo of sandwich 
men. 2+-aheets an^ a calliope has ex- 
tended away up Into Westchester 
county, even unto Yonkers. 

The contest closed the show, and 
even tho losing, constituents stayed 
in to the bitter end. Next week the 
winner will play ,the Hippodrome. In 
the case of Ml*a Davey she "will 
"Charleston" twice dally, 'In addi- 
tion to appearing with the' Hippo- 
drome ballet. Vincent Lopez and 
Band played the (iccompaniments. 

A good variety shpw o' Hip flavor 
was on tap In addition with Rae 
Samuels. Vincent Lopez and Orches- 
tra, William and Joe Mandel and 
Bobby Randall the' biggest applause 
grabbers. 

The Blue Stf«ak. of Vaudeville 
held down No. & with her last sea- 
Son's song routine and made an un- 
usual score for this house. Where 
singing acts and single turns have 
two strikes on tfaem before they 
leave the shelter of the first en- 
trance for the long parade to down 
center. Miss Samuels sang eight 
songs, all pre- digested. Her rube 
number led the eight with her east 
side hick a ahade behind. The de- 
livery of blues aiid comedy lyrics 
remalna neighborhood and acoustic 
proof. She will be held over next 
week and chsmge the repertoire. 

Lopez played his regular routine 
with "Stars and Stripes" and the 
airship effect used for a finish as 
hia blggeat return compiler. The 
leader waa forced to speech in "one" 
fof the get-away. The muslckers 
were second after Intermission, with 
Bobby Randall back, doing hIa 
blackface single turn. Randall's 
"Highlights of 1925," a dancing and 
singing turn, was programed, but 
Randall opened solo and finished the 
same. He U telling hU A. £. F. 
routine, augmented with some ac- 
ceptable eurrent material. Among 
his gags Is the one about the traffic 
cops giving out tickets 10 months a 
year and selling them for two (also 
itsed by Joe Browning at the Palace 
this week) and a couple-of others 
told ahead of him by others. Randall 
still sings an unannounced Imitation 
of IMdie Cantor, but he has Im- 
proved Imthensely. They liked him 
very much here. 

The bill held plenty of dancing, 
the hoofing starting with the "An- 
tique Shop," spotted three, which 
was helpec'. a lot by the Hippodrome 
Girls, who made three appearances. 
Val Eichen, their announcer, cut his' 
bit down to nothing to shorten the 
show fdr :ontest. 

William ahd J6e Mandel next took 
one of the • comedy hits with their 
comedy ■ trampoline arid ■ hand to 
hand stunts. Later on the pair apr 
peared in the combination turn of 
Royal Siamese Entertalnfers and 
convulsed the house jvlth a travesty 
adagio dance. The Siamese closed 
the first half ahd, helped by the 
Hong Way Co. of Chinese contor- 
tionists and acrobats and the Hip 
Girls as spectators, proved a worth 
\ hile flash. The Takraw Players, as 
usual, hogged the attention of the 
spoft lovers. 

Dora and Ed Ford Re\tie with' 
Lottie Ford ..nd iiob Adanis closed 
ahead of the "Charleston" and reg- 
istered nlcply, following all the danc- 
ing. "Circus Days." a flashy com- 
bination turi\, Corradinl's Animals, 
T*he Four Jansleya and Post and 
C'Jonnor opened ivlth the Donal 
Sisters in "one" a good looking pair 
of hand to hand athletes second. 

Con. 



shcool creped Hebrew comedian, al- 
though his get-up is -nattier and the 
lines atancher. which Is more reaaon 
for moderation In delivery. 

The Balkan Wanderers, some 
more Russian propaganda, didn't 
create any excitement, except of a 
negative quality In one or two apots. 
The vodka dialect throughout the 
vocal numbera didn't help and after 
you saw one dance number, you saw 
them all, being a repetition of the 
sam^ wliiria and squat kicking. At 
that, one dervish whlrler. probably 
Alexander Boiachakoft (mentioned 
In the billing) is abore par. Aa a 
six-people act, equally divided as 
to sex, plus a special conductor. It 
la hardly worth while. 

After intermlaslon, Sandy Mc- 
Pheraon. whoae name is the tip-off 
aa to hl» Harry Louder entertain- 
ment, reopened. McPherson la a 
youngster, and doea bla characters 
rather well, considering, although 
the samenects throughoQt makes not 
for the happiest rMuIta. Hia clog- 
ging took him off nicely. 

Albert Vees and Company (New 
Acta) won acme laughs with a com- 
edy sketch. Casper and Morrisaey, 
mixed team, under cork and light 
tan, cleaned up on the lauyh re- 
turns. ' The duo have great poasi- 
bllities. dependent on their material 
and progrress*venesB. Thrtee Walters 
(New Acta) closed^ Abel. 



but they howled at it up here, and 
the falling off in the latter stages, 
such as it was. Is simply a question 
of strengthening to parallel the half r 
way passages. Plenty of hoke and 
a lesser degee of class, but they 
scream. All of which makes for 
amusement and should constitute 
adequate reason for consistent work 
for this act regardless of house or 
atmosphere. 

The Venetian Mas(iuerader.s closed 
for which Collctte Biien's toe work 
supplied the fireworks. Three num- 
bera by this dancer flashed such ex- 
cellent control that It could not bo 
missed, while her building up of the 
finale with a series of turns did Just 
what it was supposed to do. The 
complement of 11 people was well 
received as a whole, the singing 
drawing applause and the minor 
amount of Instrumentallzlng holding 
attention. An excellent closing ve- 
hicle here, but principally due to 
Miss Bllen. 8klg. 



STATE 

The vaudeville section holds ah 
exceptional . flash and comedy . turn 
In "Keyhole Kameos," produced by 
Charles Maddock with Jack Mundy 
featured. Monday night the turn, 
which haa been on bir time, thor- 
oughly satisfied. Three 6r four 
comedy bits doubtless came out of 
burlesque. The material is framed 
for laughs only. The act ran 34 
minutes, uhudual for bills of this 
kind, but 'a speedy p4ce was main- 
tained. Leda Errol In also given 
featuring, with PhlUls Fay, Wen 
Miller and Gladys Joyce billed. One 
Is a clcvef little dancer, while the 
blonde bobbed girl, who stepped 
out of the chorus for a pland bit. 
looks like a promising (entertainer. 

The bill ran web, starting with 
the most rugged of iron Jaw exhibi- 
tions by Reck and Rector, a for- 
eign turn that might stand out even 
under the big top. Bert Grant and 
Mathllde Feeley supplied a lively 
No. 2. The composer trotted out a 
new Irish tune and alFO a fresh 
sunshine number. which Miss 
feeley handled so well the team 
earned three or four bows. Allmte 
and May. formerly Allman and Har- 
vey, and using the same routine, 
took care of the trey i)osltlon. the 
uke counting particularly. 

After the "Kameos" revue, on 
fourth, Joe MpOrath and Jack 
Deeda mixed warbling t^id nonsense 
next-to-cloaing for the beat score 
of the evening. The "Sweet Ade- 
line" bench bit put the boya in right 
with the dame bit later cinching 
matters. McGrath's line: "You took 
me out ot a good girl act," got a laugh. 
Deeds' base solo clicked in real 
fasblon, and the team encored 
easily. The" De Maria 5 (New 
Acts) closed. The feature picture 
la "Sackcloth and Scarlet." Ibee. 



BROADWAY 

This weeks Broadway show might 
be called a heavy one. not neces- 
sarily because Aunt Jemima was 
one of Its features, but because of 
Its dimensions, both of quantity and 
quality. The vaudeville section ran 
a solid two hours for seven acts, 
and it eeems that some of the turns 
would have been wiser had , they 
gone a bit easier on the encores. 

The film was Richard Dix' "Too 
Matfy Kisses," and the way it was 
apparently enjoyed by this largely 
masculine audience Indicates Uisi 
film star is catching hold nicely with 
the sex that's skeptickal of cellu- 
loid shieks. Business Monday 
night was a trifle below usual. 

After Margot and Francois (New 
Acts) had opened mildly with sup- 
posedly comic acrobatics. Cartmci 
and Francis did their dancing turn 
of three episoe^es. The first Is a 
golfing stepping bit. the second a 
comedy scene at a marriage license 
bureau, .and the third an Oriental 
number. It's the hooflng that keeps 
the turn's heatd above water, but 
that does it ^b surely there's no 
danger of it Sinking, The intro- 
duction of the old geptieman and 
his dancing brinp the usual ap- 
plause homage rendered sliver -white 
hair. 

Jemima was next, doing seven 
numbers at this performance, and 
even showing a bit of "Charles- 
ton" that is remarkable for a 
woman of her ample girth. Two or 
three of the comedienne's sorgs are 
not Just her type, and should be 
replaced, aithough she Is probably 
aiming for variety in her routine. 
The two boya at the piano do yeo- 
man worka with the keya, and the 
act keeps on high throughwt. 

Fourth, Gilfoyle and I^ffge, and, 
although they scord aa soundly as 
anyone on the bill, it seems they 



accompaniment. It'a a Uttle too 
much for an act that specializes in 
dancing. The opening is unneces- 
sary where the two men exchange 
talk about the stars. 

Irving Edwards oppears to be 
getting in faster company, but 
much of his routine is ancient. He 
talks a little, ukes a little, aings 
now and then and tops It oft with 
a dance that brought him into big 
favor. Judging fi-om the way the 
6th avenuefa received his dancing, 
it would perhaps be better if he 
worked more of the stepping stuff. 

Henry Regal and Co. got away 
slowly, but closed to very big re- 
turns once they struck the former 
Regal clrcusy tricks,, the back 
somersaults and catches by the feet 
of the man suspended In mid-air 
of the other chap. Davis and Mc- 
Coy worked lo a brand of comedy 
the audience liked, the booblsh. 
slow, awkward style of the man 
causing laughter. Miss McCoy not 
only lookri attractively, but she 
works capitally to Davis' droll 
mannerism. 

Miss Tucker was a whale of hit 
all the way. Miss Tucker appeared 
in good '<'olce and her repertoire 
was of the varied type that added 
to her local popularity. Miss Tucker 
introduced Beatrlo^ Morgan, violin- 
ist, announced by the "madame" as 
being only 16 but considered a 
prodigy. Tho girl sure can ^ay. 

Davis and Darnell were next to 
closing, and they kept the audience 
laughing throughout. Frank Davla 
IS a light comedian who knows 
vaudeville tricks and can Send hW 
rapld-flre talk over without the 
audience muffing a single word. The 
act swung along nicely and ended 
with the t3am taking some de- 
served bows. 

For the closing p.ct. Three Regals 
did their strong man act. The 
Uegals are believed to be . a parX 
of the Regals that came to this 
country some years ago and were 
first seen at Hnmmersteln's old 
Victoria. The "strong man" stuff 
predoTnlnates, with teeth -holds fea- 
tured. The anvil hold by the strong- 
est-Jawed of the trio at the finish, 
with the other two swinging 
sledges, announced as weighing 12 
pounds, prove a good closer. 

Mark. 
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KRNSTQN'S PIPE 

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lawyer. Asked if I ever sued you. 
I wanted to know for what. He 
said for libel. And I sajra asaln tor 
what? 

" 'Well,' he says, .if you don't go 
after that paper, you're, the beat 
mark I ever aeen. Leave it to me 
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AMERICAN ROOF 

The first half show up to the 
usual average, rating as in-between 
vaudeville even for thi.s Eighth ave- 
nue house. Con.<?Idorlnp the lack of 
attention from the jfparse Hoof at- 
tendance, it was an even break both 
ways. 

Will Morris opened. I.rfiwrence and 
llolcomtie (New Acts). Howard and 
Norwood thriced and Kot some at- 
tention. Sammy Howard (WlUie'.s 
brother) reniaiiiH of ills faniouri re- 
lation, nlthouKh lacking that plfted 
subtleness. Miss Norwood is a per- 
sonable foil and addH much to the 
picture. The material is Ijright and 
fire. Toning 



8Ut ST. 

Monday night of Holy Week 
meant little to the uptownera, for 
they combined for a substantial rep- 
resentation by the time the weekly 
went on shortly before 8.15. The 
house presented its usuar six acts 
and a film feature. 

An entertaining outlay for show 
business' second worst week of the 
year. Bert Labr and Mercedes, next 
to closing, were almost enough In 
themselves to alibi anything else 
the first half might have contained, 
and the running order needed no 
apologies. Dolll'es and Billle, No. 8, 
were forced to a' speech before quit- 
ting, being especially doted upon by 
the lower floor. The girls pleased 
mightly with their jsextet of song."! 
and three costume changes, while 
the comedienne of the duo kept up 
a constant^ tf^ttpo of giggles, 

Preceding ' these two. turns came 
Harvard. Winifred and Bruce, Just 
a week late in arriving at this the- 
atre, as tliey were billed last week. 
This trapeze trio i>fovlded abundant 
action within theh* spaft of six min- 
utes, walking off to resounding ap- 
plause. .,Tlerney and D»nnelly en- 
countered the first hazard of the 
nl^ht, but it wa.8 their. own fault in 
not g<6tting to the audience fast 
enough. Th^ boys seemed to ac- 
centuate the fact that tfiey were 
previously in a revue and would 
duplicate their number from the 
show so that those present would 
"know where it comes from If you 
see it again." ,The prolog sounded 
unnecessary. For this hit a girl en- 
tranced for_ a lukc-warm "Charlei^- 
ton." However, thej-e was little 
doubt that the number lifted tho 
act over to safe territory. Franklyn 
Ardell, in one of his veteran skits, 
clicked minus any semblance of a 
doubt. 

Lahr and Mercedes built to whirl- 
wind proportions about three-quar- 
ters of the way tlirough, but re- 
vealed a drop thereafter, although 
the climax jvas cnpugit to give them 
lead hohors of the TdOdeville half. 
Lahr, without trying to hide it. 
maintains bla burlaaqtie training. 
:>ru\ this low coiiipdy to vaudeville Is 
Mke feeding starvlDK Acm^nians. lt°.<^ 



for the grade suie 
down on the dialect might help all 
around. Howard w orks a la the old not a new act this couple are doing. 



tough for some of 
the tur"s following them. At first 
the crowd was slow In warming up 
and Emmett Gilfoyle was heard to 
remark. "The laughs are not com- 
ing tonight." and several aaldea of 
similar vein. But Miss Lange's 
dazzling succession of handsome 
gowns, as well as ner own beauty, 
soon got to 'em and 'her partner 
had only to shout hlfe loudest and 
win howls. 

Harry Stoddard's Band, sharing 
the top billing wit h Jemima, was 
nexjt to another heavy auccesa. Here 
is a musical outfit with a direct, 
straightforward attack that cannot 
fail to impress vaudevlle audiences. 
Musically it is there, too, as the 
trick effects with French horn, three 
trumpets and violn and uke, as well 
as the nsemble playing, unmistak- 
ably proof. The "Streets of Now 
York" novelty, while It is cleverly 
arranged and permits for all sorts 
of incidental comedy and by-play, 
might be fixed to include more real 
musical specialties during the bits 
of the different neighborhoods. 

The Hlekey Brothers were on late, 
next -to-closing, and went through 
their brisk routine without any of 
the stalling that had been evident 
in some of tlie earlier turns. Every- 
thing the boys do counts, although 
more might possibly be made out 
of the mind-reading travesty. 

The Hanla-Semon J^evue (New 
Acts) closed to a house that wan 
rapidly emptying when the act 
started, but that held to Its seats 
when th* lightning dancing troupe 
got xmder way. 

— — ".. ..'. - 1.. 

5TH AVE. "" 

No ' special week, although 
Madame Sophie Tucker waa head- 
lining and a "Charleston" contest 
scheduled for Monday night. There 
was a notlceal^Ie dljTerence In the 
attendance. Perhaps the .week be- 
fore Easter mltrht htlVe had its ef- 
fect with business' decidedly 6ft. 

No h*avy artlrlery as to Comefjy 
fire, but enough to keep the bill 
from veering off ir.to a rtuH affair. 
The audence had Mss Tuck»r on 
for 30 minutes, and ^he served up 
some of her old stylo. numbers afid 
some along new lines that bordered 
on the productlot\ classification. 

Kavanaugh and Everett opened 
the show. This act Is along the 
lines Off the former reuttnet with 
the man and woman makintr »ome 
p}ea^n^ changes of go^»Mime and 
varying tho dancing roptihe consld- 
erabjy. The man at Ihe, piano Is 
called upon to dri several mimbers 
vocally, assisted by his own' piano 



ter' (his words). 

•"We'll do this,' he says. Til 
start a suit for |M),000 for damages 
but don't worry, we ain't going to 
try the caae. But they think we 
will. Then you meet one of those 
feltows and tell 'em your lawyer 
made you sue, that you didn't want 
to 'and that If they approach your 
counselor (his words) In a. nice way. 
he'll let them Off for his fee to date.' 

"'Then,' says he, "I'll l^plit the 
thousand dollars with you becau^ie 
I wouldn't settle with that bunch 
for/ less than a thousand.' 

"Get me, BoT I don't want you 
hooked for a thousand and I don't 
see why that grafting lawyer should 
get ISOO of my money. Do you? 
Let's get together and do business. 
Protecting a Pal 

" I ain't going to see a pal what 
stuck to me hung up for $1,000. 
You give me $500 for my half now 
and I ain't going back to that 
shyster. Ue can't Job me that way. 

"If you ain't ready to say yes 
right away I'll give you a couple of 
days. That lawyer tipped me to 
something I ain't never heard be- 
fore. You said some pretty rough 
things aI>out me npw thajt I think 
It over. I (ot pushed otii of two 
hotels through I you And tlUrt time 
I had three Jockeys under .ny arm 
in Vienna, what happened? Some- 
one who knew wheriQ I was M^t a 
dipping ifrom your paper to the 
Judges ttnd U #as the first fence I 
ever had to take wltb'out niy know- 
ing what was going to happen! 

"You catl get a bargain here and 
now, kid. it you want to settle. To- 
morrow up gofes my prlc* arid you 
can't cross me with the goof be- 
cause I ain't told you bis bame. 

"And listen to this too. rum.. Any- 
time I catoh you writing me up and 
saying Just that much about me 
that ain't true, It's anothei' }500, or 
a thousand if the lawyer gets It. 

"Get a good load of this frotii 
your friefid. Freeman. You made 
me do It and If I wasn't smoking 
this pipe today I'd never would have 
doped it out, 

"Who do yon think sfnoked this 
pipe before I got it? Do^s «. smell 
funny? KInAa velvety? Tea. "That's 
it. There's another Idea. 1^11 go 
liP around lOth street and sell Single 
puffs at «(Xi each. Want A ptJff for 
a quarter? MtHc. 



18 



'Z-'-^.i^ii^^'W^'^- 



VARIETY 



WedneiMlay, April 8. 1925 



BILLS NEXT WEEK (APRIL 13) 

IN VAUVXVTt.t^ YHBATAKa 
(All kcuaaa epaa (or th« weak wttk Uoodmy iii«Un««, wkan not otkcrwlM '■<11n>t*4 ) 
Tb« bills b«low ar* croapad in divialoiia. aecordlns t* booklnc offlcaa rappllad (rva. 
Th« manner In whlcb tkaaa bllla ara prtntad doea no-t danota tka ralatlva ImportAsea 

of acta nor tbalr procram pialtlona. 

Am aatcrlak (*) bcfora nama denotea act la delnc naw toni, or rcappaarlni aftar 

abaanca from vaudavllla. or appearing Id city wbara llatcd (or tba Orut Urn*. 

4— 



EEITHALBEE CIBCTJIT 

1st halt (13-1&) 
Mollle Fuller Co 
(Others to nil) 

2d half (1<-1$) 
L Ordway Co 
M * A Clark 
(Others to fill) 



KEW YOHK CITY 
Keith's Hippodrome 

Royce Garrett 



Venetian Rev 
Antique Shop 
Agees Horses 
Roy Cuinmliig^ 
Vincent Ix>i)cz B<3 
Rao Samuels 
(Two to fill) 

Keith'a I'alare 

Sophie Tncker 
Clara K Toung 
Haley * Rock 



Proctor's Mth 8t. 

2d half (»-12) 
Kennedy & Kramer 
Jules Black 
Salt A Pepper 
Holland A Oden 
Selbits Illusion 
(One to nil) 



OmCIAI. DENTIST TO THB N. T. A. 

DR. JULIAN SIEGEL 

1«M BraMlwny (PvUmm BMc). M. V. 
Tkl* Wssk: Hsory CiMrtsrtild. WiH A. (Mas 



Kohin ft Oaletti 

Jack Banny 

Ch«Taller Bros 

Kitty Doner 

Toto 

(One to fill) 

KolUi's BlversMe 

Webb A Hay 
TAB Healy 
Syncopated Toes 
Jos B Stanley 
Oscar I>orralne 
B Farrell Co 
Holland A Dockrill 
(Others to All) 

Keith'a tlst St. 

Gordon's Dors 
Kins A Beatty 
Bevan A Flint 
ATon Comedy 4 
Mel Cralk Band 
(One to fill) 

■•Itk'a B«7ia 

Oliver ft Olsen 
(Othen to nil) 

Sd half 
Annt Jemlna 
Davis ft McCoy 
(Others to nil) 

■etth's AUwmbni 

Watts ft Hawley 
(Others to nil) 
2d half 
T^van ft Doris 
Oliver ft Olsen 
(Others to nil) 

Moaa* BroAdway 

McKay ft Ardtne 
Healy A Cross 
Rnth Roye 
Wilfred-Clark Co 
'Others to nil) 

Moaa' CoUac«m 

2d half 
Freda A Anthony 
Hoffntan A L.'bert 
ana Kdwarda Rev 
Sheldon A Dally 
(Two to nil) 

Moaa' n«akUa 

Klasa ft Brilliant 
Marrone Rev 
Bddie Conrad 
(Others to fill) 

2d half 
Hal Nelman 
Ons Edwards Rev 
(Othera to nil) 

Keith'a FoKUmbb 

Walsh ft Gills 
Robertas A Deacon 
Knckctt A Delmar 
Hal Neiman 
Racan A Curtias 
Mr. A Mrs. Philips 

2d half 
Sheldon A Dally 
Bva Shirley Bd 
Valerie Berxcre 
a Melvlna 
Klaaa A Brilliant 
Baldwin A Moore 
(Othera to nil) 

Moss' Bccmit 

Miss Juliet 
Edwards A Gardner 
Kralta A Iiaroont 
Brevities 
(1 Ao to nil) 
2d half 
Walsh A Bills 
Buddy Doyle 
Marrone Rev 
(Others to nil) 

Moaa' HAinUton 

3 Melvlns . 
Morris A Shaw 
Herbert A Kenny 
(Others to nil) 

2d half 
Ferry Corwey 
Eddie Conrad 
(Others to nil) 



1st half (I)-IS) 
Pierce A Arrow 
Lahr A Mercedes 
(Others to nil) 

Id half (1(-19) 
Martinet A Crow 
(Others to nil) 

Proctor's Mh Ave. 

2d half (t.l2) 
Chas Klnr Co 
Moro Castle Co 
(Others to nil) 

1st half (13-lS) 
Jack George 
Haynes A Beck 
Dooley Tip Top Co 
Ullian Shaw 
(Two to nil) 

2d half (It-lS) 
Whiting A Burt 
H Stoddard Band 
(Othera to fill) 

FAB ROCI(AWAY 
ColusMa 

2d half 
Cervo A Moro 
Mias Juliet 
Robey A Oonld 
(Others to nil) 

BROOKLYN 

K. F. Albce 

Van ft Schenck 

Trim 

Flanagan & Edn d<i 

Ruth Budd 

Pert Helton 

(Others to nil) 

Keith'a BashwUk 

Houdlni 

L«avltt ft Locl.w d 

Lucaa ft Inez 

Chan Wilson 
Stanley ft Blrnes 
(Others to nil) 

Flatbnsh 



N A O Verga 
Pardo A Archer 
Billy HcDermott 

AMST'DAM, N. Y. 

RhUto 

Claudia Alba 
Valentine Vox Co 
Harry Jolson 
(One to nil) 

2d half 
Plrallo A Betty 
t<ang A Haley 
(Two to nil) 

ASBCBY PK, K. J. 
Broadway 

Sommers 1 
Maud Ryan 
Jack ft R LaPearl 
Swift-Gibbons Rev 
(One to nil) 

2d half 
Towers A Welsh 
General PIsano 
(Three to nil) 

ATLANTA, OA. 

Farsytbo 

(Birmingham split) 

1st half 
Rankin 
Fargo A Richards 



Densee & Balrd 
BIPFAU) 



A ft O Falls 
Millard ft Marine 
Alan Rogers ft A 
Medley A Oopree 



Tho 
Chi 



▼A. 



Maddox 



KInao 
Mnrray ft 

Canll 81s 
(Three to III) 
M half 
Billy Steraard 
Melroy Sia 
Woods Prancia Rev 
Philbrlck ft Devaan 
B Bouncesa Circus 

CLEVELAND, O. 

B. P. KeHh^ 

S Dnbskys 
Frank Richardson 



Cook 



A Oatmaa 
ft Cuieen 



■ftzuiroif. Fft. 



Stewart ft Ollvo 
Ana Snter 
Ray Hog he^s ft ram 
J Templeton Co 

Id half 
CnttoTd ft Gray 
Bolger ft Norman 

Mayo 
Bobby Heath Rev 

H. POINT, M. C. 
Aasartran 

(Jacksonville split) 

2d half 
Royal Qascoynes 
Nifty 3 



MACON. CA. 



M hlUf 
Violet ft Portaer 
Jaeqne Bayc* 
Wise ft Janeso 
East ft Dumka 
She Him ft Her 

MANCH'TBB, N. H. 

Palace 

Markell ft Gay 
L ft M Wilson 
Walter Newman C • 
Jack Lavler 
Bon John Girls 

2d half 
Palermo's Dogs 
Jane Dillon 
Temple 4 
Trahan ft Wallace 



Soma of our clients value our axparicncc; tha othars our stability. All 
value tha high standards maintained by us during our twelve years in 

business. 

THE FAUY MARKUS VAUDEVILLE AffiNCY 

1579 Broadway CHICKERINQ MlO-1-2 NEW YORK CITY 



Henry Bergman Co 

I'uck A White 

iO Mi:es from Bway 

CAMDEN, N. J. 
Towers 

The Herberts 
Fred Sosman 
McCarthy ft Stenad 
B J Crelghton 
King Neptuno 



THROUGH THE COURTESY 



Leipaig 

Rooney ft Bent 
(Others to nil) 



Co 



Kolth's Orpheoui 

Kennedy ft Kramer 
Blackface B Nelson 
M ft A Clark 
(Othera to nil) 

2d half 
Rome A Gaut 
(Others to nil) 

Mooe' Wvera 

Baldwin ft Moore 
Robey A Gould 
Ferry Corwey 
(Others to nil) 

2d half 
Freda ft Anthony 
Hoffman ft L'bert 
(Others to nil) 

Koith's Groenpoint 

Sd half <t-t2) 
Sawyer ft Eddy 
M ft M Humphrey 
(Others to nil) 

Id half (U-19) 
Castleton ft Mack 
(Othera to nil) 

Keith'e Proepect 

2d half (•-12) 
Petty Reat Co 
Davis ft McCoy 
Gus Edwards Rev 
(Others to nil) 

1st half (13-1&) 
Foley ft Jerome 
(Othars to nil) 

Id half (14-lS) 
Haynes A Beck 
Honeymoon CrulRe 
(Others to fill) 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

Proctor's 

3 Golfers 
Drennen t Winnie 



MARTY WHITE 

"THE SINGING HUMORE8QUE' 

Direction JAMF.H R. PI.IINKRTT 
AsaocUlc, TOMMY CURRA.N 



Jfoes' JefferKon 
Vic Plant Co 
Cervo ft Moro 
B Shirley Bd 
J JackaoD Co 
(Others to nil) 

2d half 
Tluby Norton 
Edwards ft Gardner 
Hackett ft Delmar 
(Others to All) 

Pre«tor's ItMh St. 

fd half (9-12) 
Marie Russell 
'Ilfford A Marlon 
Freda ft Anthony 
C T Careen Co 
(Twa to fill) 



Betty T*ou <'n 
(Two to nil) 

2d hair 
Mercedes 
In china 
(Three to fill) 



V\. 



ALLENTOWN. 
CoIobUI 

:d haif 
Wright A Dalx 
Harman A Farm 
Ann Linn Co 
Otto Bros 

Sonny Thonip»on • " 

AT.TOONA, r.t. 

MIsrhler 

2d half 
Wright ft Uayman 



MR. 

AND 

MR. 






OF -» 

EDWARD F. ALBEE 
EDWARD V. DARLING 

ALF. T. WILTON 

Has the Honor to Present 

MISS 

FRANCES 
STARR 

IN 

"COLLETTE" 

By JEAN AMiilBALO 

Produced Under the Per»oiial Direction of 

JMR. DAVID 
BELASCO 






B. P. KEITH'S I'ALACE 
THIS WEEK 



Snow A Slgworth 
Howard A Llnd 
Great Leon 

BALTIMORE, MD. 
Marytand 

Hart A Breen 
Judaon Cole 
McLaughlin A E 
Buckley Calv't A S 
Wallle Eddlnger 
Paaqualle Bros 
Jimmy Lucas 
Belle Baker 
Carl Emmy's Pets 

B. BOCGE, LA. 

Colambla 

(Shreveport split) 

Ist half 
Roma Bros 
Furman A Evans 
Diane A Rubint 
Fern A Marie 
Joy Broa ft Mann 

BINOH'TON, N. T. 

BlaghantoB 

The Retlaws 
Jos GrtfTen 
Moss ft Frye 
Rita Entertainers 
(One to nil) 

2d half 
Austin ft Cole 
Fourflushlng 
Coakley A Dunlevy 
(Two to nil) 

BIRM'HAM, ALA. 

Lyric 

(Atlanta aplit) 

1st half 
Merle ft Friends 
R Royre A SIMer 
I.ydeli Marey & Co 
William Cbs 
La I^alva. 

BOSTON 
B. P. Keith's 

Ina Claire Co 
Marsaret TounK 
Joe Browning 
The Sherwood" 
W * O Ahearn 
I'otter d Oanib.v 

Boston 

Desiiic Wynne Co 
Hilly llallen 
Teddy i-'laire C> 

(Gordon's Olympin 

(Scollay S«i.) 
T)ie PntrirliB 
Brown Har'eon A- 1) 
M<Tritt ft Coui'hiin 
Hector . 
McCormack A W 
Will Ward 
(Gordon's Olymplii 
(Washington 6t.) 
Pcrmane ft Shelly 



2d half 
Chinko & Kaufman 
Frank Mullane 
Oypgey Idyll 
Stephens ft Hol'fer 
Bway Entertainers 

CANTON, O. 
I.yee«Mi 

IIoAvard A Bennett 
Ernie A Ernie 
Musicland 
Mae Francis 
Oo!cman's Dogs 

2d half 
Rose Ellis ft Rose 
Manny A Clay 
Looking Through 
Mne Francis 
Harry Ames Co 

CAK'DALE, PA. 
Irvta» 

Brlay A Hallock 
M Andre A Girls 
Billy McDermott 
Fred Helder Co 

2d halt 
3 Danoiae Sisters 
MiSR Marcelle 



W W McOlnty Co 
O Myra A Bitter 8 
Weber ft Plelda 
Holt ft Leonard 
J ft B Morgan Bd 
Jean Bedlnl Co 

IMth 8t. 
Berk ft Sawn 
Exposition 4 
Sinclairo ft Gasper 
Jack Denny Bd 
(Two to nil) ' 

001.V1UICS. o. 

B. r. Keith'a 

2 Geuis 
A Rascb Ballet 
Bernard ft Kellar 
Ward ft Van 
Duke Tellman Bd 
(One to nil) 

DATTON, O. 

B. F. Keith's 
Belts ft Partner 
Donnelly ft Smith 
.Skelley ft HlteT Rev 
Ben Welch 
Lorner Girls 
2d halt 
Tune In 
Denno Sis ft T 
Com'm'ts of Season 
Mabel McKlnley Co 
Klein Bros 
Klkuta Japs 

DETROIT. MICH. 

Temple 

Duponts 
Grace Hayes 
Ben Merotr Bd 
Burke ft Durkln 
Harry Holman Co 
Herschel Henlero 
James Barton Co 
Margie Clifton ft P 

EA8TON, PA. 

AMo Opera Hoaee 

Wright A Dale 
Harman ft Sans 
Ann Linn Co 
Otto Bros 
Sonny Thompson Co 

EKIB, PA. 

CoVhUal 
John Regay Co 
Jack George i 
5 Jolly Corks 
Zuhn ft Driea 
Bostock's School 

2d half 
H Lavall ft Sis 
Howard ft Bennett 
Edith Claaper Co 
(Two to nil) 
GEKMAMTTN. PA. 

Orpheam 

Howard Girls 
Ed Morton 
Eckert A Francis 
4 Husbands 

3d half 
O ft M Moore 
Ritter ft Reed 
Pulton A (julnnette 
Henri Berchman B 
O. RAPIDS. MICH. 

Bmpreeo 

Torino Co 

Annette 

Hugh Herbert Co 

D Rochelle A Or 

2d half 
Leach La Qulnlan 1 



J Kennedy Co 
Ben Smith 
Melody ft Steps 

HOLTOKB. MASS. 
V ltto ry 

Maslcal Johnsons 
Ja«k Stroase 
Tho Westerners 
Lane ft Voclk 
Stanley ft Doorman 

2d half 
Hill ft Quinnell 
Joaes ft Ray 
Oroat Santell Co 
(Two to fill) 
IKHIANAFIUS 
B. F. KoKh'o 

Mnlroy McN ft R 
Allen ft Cantteld 
liOrry Stout' bourgh 
Val Harris Co 
A Bobbins 
B Evans A Girls 
Jans ft Whalen 
Cjel9 of Color 

JACKTliXK, FLA. 
Arcade 

(Montgomery split) 

1st half 
Three Lordena 



I Uttle Maids 
MeKKBSPORT, PA. 
Hippo4romo 

Willie Bros 
Dorothy Richmond 
Jeanne Joyson 
Drumm'd ft White 
Shadowland 

2d half 
Samstead ft Marlon 
Myers ft Amy 
( Jolly Corks 
Eddie Clark 
(One to All) 

mAMI, FLA. 

Fairfax 
(W P B spilt) 

Ist halt 
Manuel Vega 
Melville ft Rule 
Those Deere Girls 
Walter Brower 
Hodges Harmonyl'd 

MOBILE, ALA. 

Lyrio 

(New Orleans split) 

1st half 
Dancing McDonalds 
Boudlnl ft Bernard 




la "THE WOMAN-HATEBS* CLVB" 



Tonle Grey Co 
Rosemary ft MarJ 
Swart A Clifford 
Happy Harrison Co 

JBRSET (;T. N. J. 

State 

2d half (t-n) 
Flearette Jeofrey 
Gaston Palmer - 
Blaon City 4 
(Others to nil) 

1st half (13-15) 
Valerie Bergere 
Ruby Norton 
((Sthers to nil) 

40HNST*N, PA. 

Majeetie 

Ontario 2 
Grey A Belle 
Sam I.lebert Co 
4 ^Horsemen 
Kola Sylvia Co 
Thompson A Cooper 
Brierre ft King 
Wives vs. Btenog's 
Raymond Wylle 
t Fetleys 

LANCASTER. PA. 
ColOBtal 

3 Danolse Sis 
Henry Frey 
Dion Sisters 
Kramer ft Boyle 
Cameo Ramblers 

2d half 
V Andre ft Girls 
Northlane ft Ward 
Mollle Fnller Co 
Dotaon 
Road to Starland 

LAWR'CE, MASS. 
Bnspire 



Claire Vincent Co 
Bob Albright Co 
Heras ft Wills 

MONTREAL 

Priaceao 

Hankin 

Sho'ne ft Squires 

Irmanette A Viol'te 

Marceline D'Alroy 

Clayton & Lennie 

Harry Rose 

Paul Zlmm's Orch 

Imperial 

(Sunday opening) 
Barton Brps Circus 

MOKBIST'N, N. J. 

Lyon's Park 

2d half 
Gene B<mes 
St Michaels Orp'age 

MX. TERN'N, N. T. 
Proctor'e 

2d Half (t-12> 
Harry Coleman Co 
J Dooley Co 
(Others to nil) 

tat half (13-lfi) 
Whiting ft Bnrt 
(Others to fill) 

2d half (ie-l«) 
Jack George 
Magna Dancers 
(Others to nil) 

NANTICOKE, PA. 

Stato 

:d half 
Kanazawa Japs 
Eriay A Hallock 
Hayeg Marsh A H 



Coogaa ft Casey 



3; 



PHILADELPHIA TAILOR 



JACK L LIPSHUTZ 



MONDAY: 
ORDI^n 

998 Wahllt St Saturday 



Jim Orady 
Julia Cartls 
Oollly ft Jaanny 

Id halt 
Harry Tanner 
(Two to fill) 

N. BR'SWK. N. J. 
BiroU 

Sd half (S-IZ) 
Martlnett ft MagUn 
Little Jerome 
(Others to nil) 

1st half (IS-IS) 
Ethel Davla 
(Othera to nil) 

2d half (1«-1» 
Howard Nlchola 
(Others to nil) 

N. LONDON, CN. 

Capital 

Coogan A Casy 
Mme DuBarry Co 

2d halt 
S Pals 
Markwith B ft B 

N. OBLBANS, LA. 

* ♦Pal^eo 

(Mobile aplit) 
1st halt 
Lorraine ft Rita 
Grlndell ft Bather 
Lov^nberg S ft N 
Rita Oould 
Wataon'a Dogs 

NORFOLK. VA. 

Celelal 

(Richmond split) 

1st half 
Jnan Reyes 
Blklna Fay ft B 
(One to fill) 



NORBIST'N, PA. 
Oanlck 

Gaines Bros 
Carrie Lillle 
Willies Reception 

2d half 
Howard airls 
Senna ft Dean 
Pauline 

M'BTHTON, MASS. 
CaiviA 

*Haahi ft Oaal 
DeWItt ft Onnther 
Jones ft Ray 
Patricia Fay Co 

2d half 
Lang ft Voelk 
Stanley ft Doorman 
(Two to nil) 
OBANOE, N. J. 
PlayhoBso - 
Woodohoppers 
Dorothy NIelson Co 
Sully A Mack 
Robblns Family 

2d halt 
Johnny Nefl 
MauQ Feeley Co 
Reed ft Ray 
(One to nil) 

OTTAWA 
B. F. -Keith's 

The Parlslennes 
McRae .ft Clegg 
Bert Swor 
Rnsaell ft Marconi 
Juliette Dika 
Rose ft Thorn 

PASSAIC. N. J. 
InayhoBse 

Seville A Phillips 
Bert Walton 
Cunningham A Ben 
Montague Love 
Corrallnis Animals 



t\ram«T A Boy.'e ' 
<'ameo_ Ramblers 

CHAB'T'N. W. WA. 

Kearso 

.McDonald & Oakes 
Stone & loleen 
Korlunello ft Clri'no 
(One tn All) 

2d half 
Re'"or £ Barnet 
iThree to Oil) 
( IIARLOTTE 
New Broadway 
ir.o.inoko split) 

l.^t half 

n;n *: niondy 

Brown & I>av«i;e 
DoylM A Bonner 
• °ol*>- & Jaxon 
<;ra',e Edicr Co 

I INCINNATL O. 
n. P. Keith's 

rran'.f Oevoe 
Ituhard Kcane 
i<ydia Barry 
Stan Stanley Co 
s:ng>rs Midgets 

Palaee 

r-tfin A Kane 
<;rc. n A Lafell 
Bob Willis 
McCool ft Rellly Co 



The Volunt^rs 
Keno ft GrcsB 
Jarrow 
Mary Haynes 

GREENFIELD 
Victoria 

2d half 
Mialcal Johnsons 
Jack StroBse 
The Westerners 
Donovan ft Lee 
Powell Tr 

GREENSB'O. PA. 

Strand 

.Samstead ft Marlon 
Myers ft Amy 
Rddle Clark 
Flo Mayo 

2d half 
Willie Bros 
Jack Danger 
Drum'd ft White 
Shadowland 

HARRIRBIIRT., PA. 

Majestle 

Brent Hayes' 
Kenny A Hollls 
P Remo's Mldgrta 
(Two to nil) 

2d half 
Paul Paulson t 
Wally Ji 



Palermo's Dogs 
Trahan A Wallace 
Jane Dillon 
Temple 4 
S Little Maids 

2d half 
Markell ft Gay 
L ft M Wilson 
Walter Newman i^o 
Jack La V lor 
Bon John Girls 

LOCISVILLE, KY. 
B. F. Keith's 

Tune In 
Denno Sis A T 
Com'm'ts of Season 
Mabel McKlnley 
Klein Bros 
Kikuta Japs 

2d naif ' 
Belts A Parlnrr 
Donnelly A Smith 
Skelly A Hits H< v 
Ben Welch 
Lorner Girl^ 
(One to Oil) 
LOWELL, M.\S>i. 
B. F. Keith's 
Carl McCullough 
Allca In Toyland 
Ruby 3 

Anderson A Burt 
T A A Wohlman 
(One to fill) 



NASHVILLE 

PrinrrM 

^Same Sd half 
plays Selmti) 
Bee Ho <Jray 
McW A Tyaon 
Eldrldge B A E 
Caupollcan 
C SJnclair Co 
Id half 
The Darkleys 
Francis A Hume 
Norma &. Violin 
Demarest & Doll 
Joyce Lando A D 

NEWARK, N. J. 

Proctor's 

Salt A Popper 
Harry Coleman Co 
Oaston Palmer 
Wright A Dietrich 
Vincent Lopes 
Or RocUw<ll 
The Merediihs 
(One to fill) 

N. DRIT'N, CONN. 
Capitol 

Primrodo 4 
Mack A Valmnr 
Al Carbell* n> vu" 

2A halt 
The Solaros 
Arthur Wbltelaw 



Jne Qnon Tal 

Paul KIrklaad 
Scranton Slrena 

KoyoesM 

Lloyd Nevada Co 
Hamilton ft Bocher 
Helen Manning S 
Green ft Parker 
7 Rainbow GIrIa 
Joe Marks ft Co 
3 Alex 

Clobo 

Vernon 
Powell ft Co 

Craad Opera Hoose 

Chinko A Kauf.-nan 
Cuby A Smith 
Pardo A Archer 
Frank Mullane 
H Berchman Bd 

2d halt 
Frank Reckleaa Co 
Dorothy Nielsen Co 
Arthur West 
(Two to nil) 

NIxoa 
F Reckless ft Co 
Fulton ft Quln'te 2 



2d half -^ 
Sommers 2 
Margie Coata 
(One to nil) 

RICHMONlKf, 
Lyrie 

(Norfolk spli.) 

1st ha ;( 
Nan Travelinc 
Bert FItsgibbons 
(Two to nil) 

ROANOKE. T^ 
Woaaofce 

(Charlotte spiit) 

1st half 
Johnson A BHke#>l 
Mabel Harper 
Lew Welch Co, 
Great Howard 
Clemmons Beh'g fl 

ROCHESTER, N. 
Temple 

Baggott A She:ai 

4 Diamonds 

Peplto 

H A A Seymour 

H Santrey A Bd 



L.ESTEP 



Al's Here 
Stephens ft Hol'ter 
Pauline 

2d half 
The Herlterts 
Beck ft Fergnson 
McCarthy ft Stem 
Pearson Newpt ft P 
King Neptune 

WM. PKMM 

G ft Myrtle Moore 
Pearson N'port ft P 
Cole ft Snyder 
Douglas Charles Co 

2d half 
Canary Oi>era 
Cuby ft Smith 
B J Crelghton 
(One to nil) 

PITTSB'H. PA. 
Davis 

Christo A Ronald 
Meehan ft Newman 
Roger Imhoff Co 
Julius Tannen 
J Joyce's Horses 
Dooley A Morton 
Mason A Dixon Or 

Harris 

Oenaro ft Joyce 
Lucille ft Cockle 
Jack Denton 
Miami Clab Orch 
Bell ft Naples 

Sheridan Sqnare 

Thompson A Cooper 
Brierre ft King 
Wives vs. Stenogs 
Raymond Wylle 
i Petleya 

:d half 
Ontario 2 
Grey A Belle 
Sam Llebert Co 
4 Horsemen 
Kola Sylvia Co 

PITTSF'D. MASS. 

Palace 

Pigeon Cabaret 
Kelly A Stone 
Holmes ft LaVere 



STAB OF 'VULtV tAMMT 



JOE LAURIE, Jr. 



Dlrectloa MAX HART 



2d half 
Woodchoppers 
Sally ft Mack 
Mr ft Mrs Phillips 
Eddie Nelson 
Fred Bowers Rev 

PATERSON, N. J. 
MaJesUe 

2d half (f-lJ) 
Frank Whitman 
Popsil 

T A A Waldman 
(Others to nil) 

1st half (13. IS) 
Laura Ordway Co 
(Others to nil) 

2d half (K-IS) 
Lahr A Mercedes 
(Others to nil) 

PHILADELPHIA 
B. F. Keith's 

EUy 

Mitchell Bros 
Meehan'ff Dogs 
Frank Fay 
Wm Gaxton 
Bobby Folsom 
Trever A Harris Ed 
BaJ> Hall 
Joe Fanton 3 
Allegheny 

O'Brien Sisters Co 
Kelso Brothers 
Broadway 

WeUlonns Sensation 
Wlnehlil A Briscoe 
Oypsey Idyll 
:d half 
Al Stryktr 
Nonette 
Wanier &. Palmer 

CrOmkrys 

Al Strykfr 
Jackson A ElHs 
Nonetto 
Wanzer A Palm* r 

2d half 
Weldonas Sensation 
Fred Sosman 
Eckert A Frances 
4 Husbands 
Eorle 
Casting Cnmpb- ;:■' 
3 Senators 
I.ee A Cranston 
McCorm'k A lltt-i 
Rest Care 
FcDtOD A Fields 



Dixie 4 
Powell Tr 

2d half 
Montana ' 

Mack A Valmar Co 
Hashl A Oaal 
(Two to nil) 

PORTLAND. ME. 
B. F. Keith'a 

Laura Ormsbee Co 
Hickey Bros 
Bononia 

Hamilton Sis A F 
&th Infantry Bd 
McFarland A Pal 

POTTSVILLE. PA. 
Hlpp*>dromo 



Santrey A Seyt 
Wler'a ElepDajqi{ai! 

SCHE'TADY, N. 

Proetor's 

SS Pink Toes 
Meehan A Shana 
Rom Wyse 3 
In China 

SHAMOKIN, P^ 

Family ^ 

Love Boat 
Miss Marcelle 
Hayes, Marsh A 

2d half 
Henry Frey 
Dion Sisters 
(One to nil) <' 

SHENIMAH, F 

Strand 
Clifford A Gray.H 
Bolger A No 
Harry Mayo 
Bobby Heath 

2d haif 
Stewart A Olive 
Ann Suter 
Ray Hughes A Pa 
J Templeton Co 

STAMFORD, 
Strand 

Alice DeArmo ' 
Fields A Fink 
Cabaret In Par's ^ 

2d halt 
Guilly A Jeanny 
Radio Robot 
(One to nii) 4 

SYRACrSE, N 

B. F. keith'a 

The Plerottya 
Victor Graff 
Mr A Mrs J Barr] 
Fred Berrens Co 
Mack A Stanton 
Pattl Moore Bd 
Patrlcola 

* Temple 
PirrlUo A Betty 
MelJnda A Dade 
Coakley A Duniev 
Lang A Haley 
Kismet Sisters 

2d half 
F J fiydney Co 
Uarvey A Stone 
Jas Miller Rev 
(Two to nij) i 

TAMPA. nX, 

VIetorIa 

(St. Petersbui 
Lakeland, Orlaii 
spilt) 

1st half 
Margaret A Mo 
Four Entertains 
Zena Keefe 
Jean Granese 
La Fleur A Po 

TOLEDO, O.^ 
B. F. Keith's 1 

Leach Iji (j'lan 

The Volunteers 

Jarrow 

Keno A Green 

Mary Haynes 



:CY ROGERS 



Direction OAVB 8A0LO.SUY 



Palmer Hlnes 



I. 



FROTID'CE, R 
E. F. Albee 

Alma Nellson Co 
Ed Lowry 
McLellan A Careen 
Wilson Bros 
Kio Takl A Toki 

RALEIOH, N. C. 

Aodltoriam 

2d half 
Al LIbby Co 
George Lyons 
At 4 P. M. 
Bronson A Rece 
Honey Boys 

READING, PA. 

Rajah 

Wright A Gaym.in 
N A U Verga 
Dotson 

;d half 
Carrie Lillle 
Cole A Snyder 
Debutantes 

RED RANK, >\ J. 
Palace 

rier.l fi Hay 

Mond A Adams 

b't Michaels Orp'age 



2d haif 
Joggleland 'Jli!t 

Annetf ".!«^ 

Hugh Herb«rt OSJ 
D Roohellc A ^ 

TORONTO 
Shea's 

H Nawrott & 
Block A Dunlap i 
Bert Bnk«r Co j 
Marg Padula -,; 
T.evlnthnn Band,^ 
Mnllm & Ct 
3'i Arleys 

TRENTON, N. * 

Cai>itol 

Mau<U- Karlo 
Johnny N'l ff _ a 
Oen Pisano C 
(One to fill) 
:d half 
Morr' .1 Uro? A 
Bond & A<Km« 
Wllll.s Kcieptl' 
I,.-.ily Tv n Mtl . 

TROV. N. T. 
I'rortor's 

Phi-fr^.r A V:r.i<* 
Mfr<.<dis r'.' 

Troy Vanities f 



Wednesday. April 8. 1M5 'T 



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td hmU 
jiMhan * 8h*nao» 
Betty tioun C« 
,rro)r VanlUM 

piaoN mi-i* ■• *• 

td halt (•->«> 
■rcotti * H«rn»«« 
0ophl« Tucker 
(Othtra to nil) ^ 

v^aa * Hermaa 
yon* • 0»"» 
(Otkaaa t* ftU) 

(OlMra ta ftll) 
VTfCA. K. T. 

GAictr 
Howvd A Luckla 
Orlars * Chakora 
roartn^tac 
yr^Bk * Barroa 

Zd halt 
rrank Work Co 
Rita Sereaadara 
(X** to *>» 

jgj^aBrtos. D. c 

y Apsnlng) 
iteoBard C* 




Uvy* * Ooo4« 
Brraa * V»lr«kU« 
M iMlf 

Aatlioor * lUMaBa 
LArrr IMIIr 
WoUa * WalUn 
Haarr Racal C* 
Kallr LaToU Tv 

WnJfTON, BBK. 
Aldlaa 

Oaaary Opara 
Saaaa A Daaa 
Harry Lea 
Bwar Batertalnera 
(Oae to till) 
M kaU 

Oalaa Braa 
rrad aoaaaaa 
WlnatiUI * Briacoa 
J Oonwar A Co 
Vaaska Camrort 

WOOlTKBr, MASS. 

BUa« 

Deabr * DawB 
ICarloa * Jaaoa 
CyBrlaa Saztctia 
Wm Hart 

Jd hMlt 

Primi'oae 4 
. Alexander ft Pescy 
Waa Hart Co 



MJkKU 

B CNaUl * -Olria 
Harrx Blaaa 
Rick 
Odhra * 
Kaaaa ft Barrett 
Wuo* Ralewa 
WHMama ft Taylor 
0«a Cbooa Co 

CALOAMT. CAN. 



(I*-14) 

(Same bill playa 

Taneairrvr I(-IS) 
Uclntyre ft Haatli 
ClUtan ft I>aBax 
Wlltoaa 

Pabia De Sarta 
Bert Haaloa 
Raaaall ft Pteroa 



DATSNPOST. lA. 
Calai 



IdRaSablodky 

AftTISTS* REPRESENTATIVE 
Mftfi and Orpheum Circuits 

' - 221 Strand Thaatra Bldfl. 

NEW YORK 

BtO Colonial Traat BU*. 

PHII>AI>BLPH1A. rA. 



Blameae Bnt 
Ireae Rlccarda 
Jim McWlllinn.a 
T ft K Andrewa 
Hewitt ft Hall 

J- , Karle 

^'Camllle 3 
Boae ft Bunny Brill 
Buckrldge Caaejr Co 
Dolly Pavl» Rev 

p 

[■ WASHTaX, PA, 

: 8tat« 

^ Xa*pftr ft Bradley 
I Aatbony & Marcelle 
" WelU ft Waltera 
Haary Begal ft Co 
Kelly l*TelI Tr 
Zd halt 
'■- Francia & Frank 
Bayle ft Patsy 
Baiailan ft White 
Uoyd ft Qoode 
Bryaa ft Falrcfelld 

WATBBT'N. N. T. 

Area 

td half 
Ortova ft ChakoTa 
Howard ft Luekla 

* WHBSL'O, W. VA. 
Vletaria 
Vraada ft Frank 
Bayle ft Patsy 
bemataa ft White 



TOKKBRS. N. Y. 
PMctor'a 

Zd halt (9-12) 
Klley O'Laary ft O 
wUoneymooD Cralae 
(Othera to All) 

let halt (IS-IS) 
Caatleton ft llack 
Uavia ft McCoy 
Harry Stoddard Co 
(Othera to «ll) 

YORK, PA. 
York O. H. 

Paul Paulson 3 
Wally James 
Cook ft Oatman 
Barrett ft CuDfea 
Fernanda's Orch 

2d halt 
Brent Hayee 
Kanny ft Hollla 
Paul Remo'a Mxta 
(Two to nil) 

YOUNGSTOWN, O. 
Hippodrome 

Roae Ellis ft R 
Manny ft Clay 
Palvora 

IrfWklnv Throush 
Mlnatrel Memorlee 

Id half 
■rala ft Bmle 
Darethy Rlclunond 
Hoalcland 
Ooleman'a Doca 
(One to All) 



POLK'S dBcun 



> 



BBiDOKP^. comr 

Poli'a 

SnUIetla Sla 
Uaya ft ror« 
ICarkvlth Braa ft B 
Naaa O'NeU 

Id half 
Walter O^Kaefa 
Fields ft Fink 
Sherman ft R Rev 
(One to nil) 

Palaca 

■mlletta Sla 
Aaron ft Kelly 
It Montgomery 
X<oo Beera 
Vardicta of l»lt 

2d half 
QlbaoB ft Prica 
Adelaide ft Haxhea 

TtiTiiiiMilii Rev 

(Oae^ fill) 

BAKTPBD. CONM. 

Capital 
Tike Schuller 
Ryan ft ONell 
Wlllard 

Waitar aKeafa 
Aoatol Pried laaft 

3d half 
Smith ft Stronr 
Harry J Conley Co 
Z'Oe Haaon ft s 



VerOleta of l»tl 

(One to nil) 

SCBANTOK, PA. 
P« 



(Wllkea-B. apttt) 
lat half 
Dedlo'a Clrcaa 
Hare ft Hare 
Brooke Pbilson ft D 
Al Shayne 
(Oae to flll> 

BPBIMOrD, MASS. 



Jarvia ft Harriaoa 
Brenaon ft Braaa 
Ulttia Rev 
(Thrao to nU) 
Zd half 
Bowera Wall'a ft C 
Frankie Kelcy Co 
Sylvia Clark 
Demareat ft Colette 
J J Clifford Co 
(Oae to Oil) 

DBNVnt 

Oipfcinaa 

(Sanday openlns) 
SlK Frlacoe ft Bd 
Wright Danccra 
Kharum 

Hovarda* Poaiea 
Van Bieae ft Kord 
Weston ft Blaine 
Jean Boydell 

DK8 MOINB8. lA. 
Orplieoaa 

Bowera ft W & C 
Kerekjarto 
Hamilton ft Barnes 
Benny Rabin Co 
(One to fill) 

2d haJf 
Pitch's Minstrels 

KANSAS CY. MO. 
Orphcom 

(Sunday opening) 
Joe Howards Rev 
Senator Ford 
Billy Hoaae Co 
Staneftl ft Douglas 
Milton Berle 
CanadUn Police Bd 

Mata Street 

Cronln ft Hart 
Geo Ixivett Co 
O'Rourke ft Kelly 
7 Flashea 
(One to flit) 

I.OS AN'UCS. CAT.. 

Hin Street 

Btrdie Reevea 
Ijorln Raker 



Larralno Sla 
(}eo Jeaaell 
Harry Holbrook 
LIbby ft Sparrow 
Francea Arms 

OMAHA. NKB. 
Orpbeam 

(Sunday opening) 
Fielda ft Johnson 
Bill Robinson 
Manalag ft Klaaa 
■ J Moot* 
Tad t>ewla Bd 
Tom Dagan Ca 

POftTLAKD. OI 



Haaey Sla ft P 
Bario ft Hathawa 
Tea My Dear 
Morton Barrar 
Tka Pioneer 

td hal> 
Theodore ft S 
Oeorge Ray Parry 
Tom Swift ft Ca 
Hawthorne ft CTook 
■ Welch Mlaatnla 

WATKBBT. CONN 

Palaea 

Oe^lat ft Hall 
C:itraa ft Clint 
Harry J Canley Co 
Vto Mason ft S 
Clifford Kealy 
td half 



'BROADCASTING ,K)Y* 
Dfraetion LEE STEWART 

CUFFORD ami MAIUON 



I'Oa Beara 
Saras ft A Sla 
CliJford Kealy 

mUDKS. OOMK. 

PaU'a 

Mammy Jenny 
Sherman ft R Ray 
(Two to flII) 

td half 
poelet ft Hall 
JJ<»r4 ft For* 
Nanco O'Nell 
Aaron ft Kelly 

». HATKN, come. 



Olbaon ft Price 
Smith a strong 
Adelaide ft Hughes 
ShaanoB ft Vaa H 
Jassmania Rev 

2d half 
Smiletta Sia 
Catron ft Clint 
M Montgomery 



The Schuller 
Ryan ft O'Nell 
Shannon ft Van H 
Aaatol Friedland 

WIUKKS-B.. PA. 

PeU'a 

(BcraatoB apltt) 
t. ft B Dryar 
Ray Haliac Ca 
Eraeat UUtt 
BachaHtiBent 
(Ona U All) 

WOBC'TEB. MASS. 
PolTa 

Thaodore ft 8 
Oaa ft Ray Parry 

Tom Swift Co 
Hawtboraa ft (^Mtk 
B Welch Minstrels 

2d half 
Nancy Sia ft F 
Barle ft Mathews 
Tea My Dear 
Morton Harvey 
The Pionper 



OBPHEUM CIECUIT 



f'Ull-ACO 
Palara 

(Sunday opening) 
Frances White 
KdmunU Breese Co 



Al Herman 
Nttwhoff ft riielpa 
Bragdon Morrisnry 
Hurat % Vogt , 
Don Valerio I 
U Apollon Co 



(Sanday opeaias) 
Keaae ft Whitney 
DaTldaon's l/ooaa 
Olcott ft Polly Aaa 
Joa Darcy 
Pierce ft Ryan 
Rhea ft Santoro 
Alfred LAteil 

SACBATO. CAU 
Orpheaaa 

(lt-l») 

(Same bill plays 
Fresno 16-lt> 
Hhrry Burna 
Princeton ft Wat'a 
Parisian Rev 
Leon Varvara 
Dorta Duncan 
Qrlian Twins 

SAN FBANCI8CO 
OaMra GiOa 

(Sunday opening) 
Baldwin ft Blair 
Cattlson Jones 
Herberts' Dogs 
Dick Henderson 
KIraberly ft Page 
Coacla ft Verdi 

OrpiMaaa 

Blleen Scbofleld 
Wheeler Trio 
Carol Kohl & Co 
Herbert Clifton 
Olenn ft Jenklne 
EUa Brlce Bd 
Orvllle Harold ft P 
Boreo 

8T. IX>L'IS. UO. 
Orpheaaa 

(Sanday opening! 
Chic Sale 
Powere' Elephants 
Braao Steinback 
Moaconi Broa 
Mabel McCane 
Venita Gould 

SIOVX CITY, lA. 
Orphean 

Luater Bros 
Dave Ferguson Co 
WtlUe Solar 
Maker ft Bedford 
Patteraon ft Clouter 
(One to flit) 



Baraa ft Allea 
Zaaa ft Adela Bar 
(Oaa to Oil) 
td half 
White Broa 
Plakar ft Harat 
Raymond ft Royoa 
Tvette ft Orch 
(Oae to nil) 

Oipbeaa 

Novelty Clintona 
Frisch ft Sadler 

4 Milestones 
Shriner ft Fits 
Tooth 

2d halt 

5 Lelaafta 
Uormlay ft C 
Will B Ward Co 
Radio Franks 
Fletcher ft C Rot 

Bawlarar* 

Maalay ft Johnson 
Kelly ft Knox 
Radio Frank* 
Schlehtl'a Rav 
(Oae to All) 
2d half 
S Walters 
Frlach ft Sadler 
Mlleatoncs 
Coulter ft Rose 
Opera vs Jass 



Ooald ft Adama 
BralUa ft PoUo Rev 
Rogera ft Doanelly 
Lacal Aat 



Qlntaraa 

Murray ft Oarrlaon 
Roblnaon Janls Ca 
Bob Murphy And 
Powell Sextette 

BOBOKBN, N. J. 
Lyrla 

Burna ft Doaglaa 
Eva Thea ft Co 
(Tkrea te til) 
td kaU 
Mack ft Ban 
Braham ft Maatera 
Klanaar ft Ray 
Maaatta L«wla Ca 
(Ob* to nil) 

IjOMDON, CAN. 
I4aew 

Powera Dua 
WarrcB ft Hayea 
Swias Song Birds 

2d half 
The Hardys 
Al H Wilson 
Browolee'a Folllea 



JIMMY 



OKACB 



DWYERanilORMA 

H. BAR'^ McHUGH 



Snell ft VemoB 

Leo Carlllo 

Stan Kavanaagh Co 

Meadoaaa 

Ovpkevfla 
Bmlly t«a 
Naa Halperia 
L«la Bennett 
Jack Norwortk 
Arcadians 
Bt^cnell 
Brakea T*vs 
Arthur Byroa O* 

ini>WAUKBB 



(Sanday opening) < 
Al ft F Stedmaa 
Sylvia Frooa 
Chlaeaa Oladlatora 
MarioB wnuaa Bd 

inNMEAPOUS 

Heiiaepfa 
(Sunday opening) 
t«t'a Daaca 
Per** ft Margarita 
Nell McKay 
Wm Morrt* 
Prankia Heatk 
Craola Faah Plata 
Le* Kids 

OAKL.AND, CAL. 

Orpheona 

(Sanday opening) 
Morton ft a lass 



Id half 
Cbaa Withers CSa 
Kerekjarto 
Hamlltea ft Bara** 
(Tkraa ta All) 

ST. PAI7I. 
Palaea 

(Sanday opening) 
PKeh'a MlBstrala 

Id half 
Koehler ft Roberts 
Rhlnehart ft DaBy 
Benny Rubin Co 
Patteraon ft cnonter 
(One to All) 

8KATTXB 

Orpheam 

(Sanday opening) 
aiersdorf SIstera 
Adier WeU ft B 
York ft L,ord 
Powera ft Wallae* 
BIste Clark 
Broaaoa ft Bdwards 
Jackia ft Blllie 

WINNIPEG 
Orpkaaaa 

(Sanday opening) 
The Teat 
CHialn ft Arcbar 
Warren A O'Briea 
Lillian Faulkner 
Jack Radmoad Ca 
Roberta Arnold Oo 



LOEWCIBCUIT 



NKW YORK CITY 
SUta 

Ciaattng Star* 
Jack Hooab Oa 
Wm Sally Ca 
Alexandria ft Olaaa 



Has*l Colt*r 
Jerome ft Oray 
Fagg ft White 
Capman Boya Ca 
Flaber ft Hurst 
Verdi ft Locke 
Kimball ft Q CSa 
(One to All) 
Id half 
Manley ft Johnsea 
LaVaa * Baliea 
Toatk 

Barry* ft W 
Ellta Garcia Ca 
(Three to nil) 

Y1e«erla 

S T^eland* 
Willing A Jordan 
Will H Ward Co 
Freeman ft Morton 
Opera va Jan 

2d halt 
Novelty Clintona 
Dalton ft Craig 
Monte ft Lyon* 
Capman Boys Co 

IJnrohi Sq. 

Norman Bros 
Miller ft Wilson 
Cardo ft NoU 



Mattkewa ft Ayrea 
Fletoher ft C Rav 

td half 
Jas K Lee Co 
Radall ft Doaegaa 
BroBsoa ft Dale 
Zasa ft Adele Rav 
(One t* All) 

Oreeley R«. 

Maud Allen Co 
Rudell ft Donegan 
Rayntond A Royc* 
Balkan Wanderers 
(Twa ta All) 
td half 
Norman Bros 
Willing ft Jordan 
Fan ft Whit* 
Kimball ft O Ca 
Matthewa ft Ayre* 
Geo N Browa O 

DaiaBcey St. 

JuUua Firat Co 
Stev«r* ft L Rev 
I.eVaB ft Bailee 
t Reddingtons 
(One te nil) 
2d half 
Maxlne ft Bobby 
Sundy McPherson 
Kerr ft Knslgn 
Verdi A Locke 
B Barton Rpv 
(One to SID 

Natlaaal 

3 r.ongneld* 
Oormley ft C 



A S2-Week Boate oa the 
"Oaaafy. WaU-Draeacd" ClsovU witk 



BEN ROCKE 



CLOTHES 
1632 Broadway, at 50th St.. N. Y. City 



Aveaa* B 

Maxlne ft Bobby 
Will J Brana 
Overholt ft Toung 
Peck ft Mclntyre 
B Cook ft Shaw Sis 

2d naif 
Lieut Thetlon Co 
Billy Danche 
I deal a 

Matty Norman 
Sterling Dancers 

BBOOK.LYN 

MetrapaUUa 

Will Morris 
Grant ft Feeley 
McOrath ft Deeds 
Irving'* Midgets 

FaHoa 

Grazer ft I.awlor 
Dalton ft Craig 
Monte ft Lyons 
Geo N Brown Co 
(One to All) 
, td half 
Julloa First Co 
Golen Olrla 
Cardo ft Noll 
Burns ft Allen 
Lee Marahall Rev 



White Broa 
Blale Habar 
Allman ft May 
Bronson ft Dale 
Tvette ft Orch 

Zd half 
Graxer ft Lawlor 
J C Lewla Jr (3o 
Shriner ft Fits 
SchichtV* Rev 
(One to nit) 

Palaea 

Ueut Thetlon Cu 
Braham ft Masters 
Stars of Future 
(Twa to All) 
2d half 
Bva Thea ft Co 
Peck ft Mclatyra 
M Frankly a Cm 
(Two to nil) 
ATI.AHTA, BA. 
Grand 
Maude Ellett Oa 
Harry Sykes 
Aagel ft FulUr 
Fraak D'Anao Ca. 
Co-Eda 
BIKM'OHAM, AlA. 

BUoa 
Berndt ft Partner 
J ft B Page 
Seminary Sraadals 
Sandy Shaw 
Mile Ivy Co 
BOSTON 



MEMPHIS 

Laew 

Ponsinl's Monks 
Buaaey ft Donl.i 
See Amt-rlca Kir»t 
Finlay & Hill 
Ureman & Grace 

MILWArKRR 
Miller 

Booth ft Nina 
JAB Arnold 
Myrtle Boland 

Lloyd & Itos^ille 
I.e.vis ft Doily 
Paramount h 

MONTBKAL 
lioew 

Aerial De(}roRs 
Raymond A K 
Dallas Walker 3 
Cook ft Vernon 
Tony ft Norman 
E'CIalr Twins ft W 

NEWABK. N. J. 

Stale 

Zelllas Sis 
Chaa Tobias 
Carlisle ft LaMolI 
Trovato 
Keyhole Xameoa 

NEW OBI.BANS 
Crearent 

Boyd ft Wallln 
Racine ft Ray 
Zeck ft Randolph 
Crelghton ft Lyon 
Band Box Rev 

0SHK08H, WIS. 
Grand 

td half 
Torke'B FupUa 
Al Abbott 
McDevltt Kelly ft Q 
Don Bomalne Co 
Berlo Olrla 

PBOTIDENC^, B.I. 

KB»erx 

Al Golem I 
Corlnne Arbuckle 
Andy ft !• Barlowa 
Brooks ft Powera 
Blk* Winners 

BICH. MIIX. U. I. 



Oordon ft Rica 
Lawia ft Nortoa 
Frank Stafford 
F ft B Halls 
NaaiBl ft B NaU 
CHICAGO 
Chateaa 

Arthur ft Darling 
I Whit* Kuhns 
Window Shopping 
Springtime Rev 
MINNEAPOLIS 

Paatacrs 
(Sunday opening) 
Hap Hassard 
M Hessler 
Red Green ft T 
Putnam Fielder Co 
Louise Bowers Co 

BEGINA. CAN. 
Paatases 

AadarsoB ft Pony 
Melva Talma 
Boe MoSIc Co 
Hall ft Dexter 
Hall's Bat 

SASKATOON. CAN. 

Paatages 

(13-lS) 
(Same blU playa 
Edmonton 16-11) 

Strobel ft Mortona 

Purcella ft V 

Tom Kelly 

Harmony Land 

Foley ft t^ture 

Oordon ft O 

CALGABY. CAN. 

Paatages 

Wanda ft Seals 
Downing &. Buddy 
Calm ft Dale Kev 
Jack '.Vilson 
Helen Bach k 

KPOKANK 
Pantagea 

} Silvers 
Kiiner & Ueaiicy 
Burns & Kiasen . 
Barber of Seville 

8EATTLK 
Paatagaa 

3 Falcone 
Oordon ft King 
Rita Tonielle 
The Son Dodger 
Marks ft Ethel 
Sully Rogers ft S 

VANCOl VEB. B. C. 
Paatasea 

Wheeler ft Wheeler 
Ferguson ft S 
Scovell Dancera 
Pisano ft L 
Hamel Sis ft S 
Barblcr Simma Co 

BEUL'HAM.WASH. 
VaadevBIa 

The perreltos 
Wyeth ft Wynn 
A C Astor 



Vanderbllta 
Carr ft Morla 
Phillips ft B 
Clark ft O'Neill 



t Waltons 
Delbrldge ft O 
J C Lewis Jr Os 
Baaay BartoB Rev 
(Oaa to All) 
td half 
I Reddingtons 
F LaRelne CV> 
Waala ft S Rev 
(Twa ta All) 

STBINOF'D, MA88. 
Bcaadway 

Vaa Tyssa ft Vaa 



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"ACTION. CAMEBA" 
BUJEY BBOS. 



Kay Spaaglar ca 

BinrFAiiO 

Statp 
Redford ft Wallace 
Barrett ft Famaaa 
Kandy Krooka 
Bob Nelson 
Lola Brava Oa 

CBOCAOO 
f^atcaa 

td half 
Adair ft Adair 
Ooldle ft Beatty 
Jas C MortoB C9 
(Two to nil) 

RlaKa 

Circus Show 

B ft M WUllama 

Harry Aotrlsa 

CLEVELAND, O. 

State 

Day at Races 



BUUa Daacha 
Baraardl 
Matty Nonnaa 
F LaRelB* Co 
td half 
Tk* Harrlagteaa 
DIxOB ft O'Briea 
Delbrldge ft O 
Will J Evana 
Ook ft Ett>aw 81* 

TOBONTO 
Yaaga 84. 



McDonald t 
Frost ft MorrtaoB 
jBck*en ft Mack 
Jlauny Lycna 
VI* Qalaa ft Orch 

WAUOMOTON 

liaew 

Raasell ft Hayea 
Gary ft Bald I 
Meye.rs ft Hanford 
Ix>cal Band 
(One to nil) 



Sid Lawla 
Robert RalUy Ca 
Mack ft Correll 
Girtoa Olrla 

■AN FRANCISCO 

Pantage* 
t Martells 
Joe DeLler 
Kelly 81s 
Burke Walsh ft N 
Fred Lindsay Co 
Doroon Sis 
Kennedy ft M 

LOS ANdKI.KA 
Pantagca 

Yvonne 

Follla ft Leroy 
Carey Donovan ft M 
Hughes ft Burke 
Ben Nee One 
Riding Coatrllo* 

SAN DIEGO. CAI.. 
Paatagea 

F ft E Carmen 
P ft M Miller 
Oalfney ft Walton 
Lola Girlie ft S 
I.amalre ft Ralaton 
Vardell Broa 

L. BEACH. CAL. 
Hoyt 

Bentelt-ft Gould 
Gibaon Si* 
Rowland ft M 
The Cendactor 
Hyana ft Bvans 
i Ace* 

SALT lABB CITV 
Paatagea 

Raymond Wllbert 
Norman ft Olscn 
Ivan Bankett 
Summers ft Haat 
Kate ft Wilry 
Sonswect Malda 
Marvelo 

OGDEN, I'TAIl 

Pantage* 

Karbe ft Sis 
Janls ft Chaplow 
Scanlon Denno ft S 
Movie Masiiue 
Vine ft Temple 
Folllea of 192S 

DEN>'ER, COLO. 

Paatages 

Joe Reichen 
CarVat ft V 
Fltaglbbens ft M 
t Anderson Olrla 
Master A C.rayce 
Hk^ite ClasHlrs 

Pl'BBLO, COLO. 
Paatages 

(U-U) 
(Same bill plays 
Colo Springs 16-13) 
Mildred Myra 
Langford A F 
Morton ft Brower 
Kalrvlew 



GALESBrBO. OX. 
Orphsaas 

I>own*y ft C 
Roa* ft Edwarda 
H Duwning Cu 

td haU 
Gosa ft Barrows 
L Mattlson Bd 
(One to nil) 

JOMET, ILI. 
Orpheaaa 
Flagler Bros ft R 
(Two to nil) 
Zd half 
Mary Jane 
H Williams Co 
(Ono to nil) 

MILWACKBB 

Majcstie 
Stanton ft D 
Morrison ft C 
Lyle ft Virginia 
Wood ft While 
Rpvuo Lapetlte 
Moore A Shy 
3 Taketas 
(One to nm 

MINNEAPOLIS 

Tth St. 

Willie Twist 



Radio Fan 
Brenaon ft Bvana 

(Two to nil) 

BOCBFOBD. ILL 

Palaea 

Oordon ft Delmar 
H WUllama Co 
Demareat ft Colette 
(Three lo nil) 
2d half 
Bdwia George • 

Love Nest 
Fred Ardalh Co 
(Three to nil) 

ST. LOriS 
Grand 

Homer Ronsaine 
Weadiek ft I.adaa 
Billy Groaa Co 
Labia ft Laurie 
Wilhlns ft Wilklns 
La Temples 
(Two to nil) 

BUlto 
Sultan 

Barr, Mayo ft R 
Bert Levy 
Karavieir 
(Two to nil) 

td half 
BrooluB ft Browa 



IF YOU THINK 

Toa'ra a Oeod Act 

I THINK 

I'm a Good Agent 

LETS GET TOGETHER 

MARK LEDDY 



MANNING and CLASS 

Taurlag Orpheaai CIrealt 

Pereonnl Mgt., Uarry C. Oaafortk 

Week April U. Orp fc oana. Omaka 



pANTAGES cnicurr 



TOBONTO 

Paatagas 

Freehand Broa 
Taylor Howard ft T 



T Birmingham Co 
Spencer ft Wllliame 
Roae ft Moon Rev 
HAinLTON. CAN. 



The Berkoffn 
Thornton & S 
Kuma 4 

TACOMA, WAHH. 

Pantage* 

t BUnks 
Prof Wlnsel 
FashloBs 
I*eo Llarl 
Lomaa Troupe 

POBTLAND. QBE. 
Pantogea 

Pohn Olms Co 
Orren ft Drew 
Leonora'a Steppers 
WUM ft Bobbin* 
Saatacd 
Toyoma Jap* 
Solomon Basco 

Travel 

(Open week) 

Phil LaToska 
Muriel ft Phyllla 



Uurand ft Leo 
OMAHA. NKB. 
Pantage* 

Zelda Bros 
Dodd ft I.ceder 
Bobbe ft Stark 
V Norton Co 
AdIer ft Dunbar 
Dreamy Spain 

KANS. CITY. MO. 
Paatagea 

Bill Genevieve ft L 
AUhoff Sfs 
Geo Teoman 
Slatko Rer 
Lew Cooper 
Olympla DeavaJ 

MEMPHIS 

Pantage* 

Kara 

RoBce* 

Cliff Nasarro Om 

Morrison's Bd 

Thalero's Circus 



PItxer ft Day 
Burt Laigh Co 
Johnny Hyraan 
Dnlnty Marie 
Strat/ord 4 
Raymond's Bohem's 

PEORIA. ILU 
Palace 

Keyo ft Ogawa 
Simpaon ft Dcin 
A Corking Hev 
Du Calllon 
F Kelcy Co 

td half 
Hayden D §: H 
Karvleff 

Jarvis A Harrlaon 
(Two to nil) 

Qt'INCY. ILL. 

Gobs ft Barrows 
Lee Mattlson Bd 
(One to nil) 

2d half 
Downey ft Clarldg* 
Hobs ft Edwards 
Harry Downing Co 

BACINB. WIS. 
Rialta 

Fraslai 



Flaodera ft Butler 
Merely ft Anger 
Corking Rev 
Moore ft Freed 
(One to All) 

SOPTH BEND 

Palaea 

Selblnl ft Grovlnl 
Miner ft Brown 
Variety Ploneera 
Dooley ft Salea 
Sabbott ft Co 
td half 
RIalto ft lAmonI 
Gordon ft Delmar 
Bert I.*vy 
(Two to nil) 

8PBINGF-D, MASS. 



Broslas ft Brown 

Holly 

Morley ft Anger 

Snodgraaa ft Wltteo 

Ifoore ft Freed 

Alabama LAad 

U half 
BulUn 

Snodgrass ft WIttea 
(Four to All) 



KEITH'S CHICAGO dUCTJIT 



WESTEBN VAUDEVILLE 



CHICAGO 



Gates ft Kaue 
M Downey Co 
Al Lavlne Bd 
(Three to All) 
td half 

Olcason ft B 
Harpland 
(Four to nil) 

Central Park 

Hall Ermine ft B 
Lazar ft Dal* 
O B Alexander C* 
Billy Giaaoa 
Radio Fun 

2d half 

Otto ft Otto 
Allen ft Norman 
Brick Bagliah Bd 
Billy Olasoa 
%laBBet Ste 

Englswsed 

t Hermaa* 
Harplaad 

Lyt*ll ft Fant 
J Joa (Afford 
(Twa ta All ) 
S4 half 

Dooley ft Sale* 
Al Lavlne Bd 
(Four to nil) 

BedaU 

Joe Melvin 

C R Four 

Al Moore ft I! H Bd 

Herbert ft N^ely 

Bird Cabaret 

(One to nil) 

Zd hHir 
Fred's FlappTS 
Holly 

Variety Pioneer. 
Hart Wagner * K 
Hall Rrminf < M 
(One to Oil) 



Uncoln 
Madam Marie ft P 
Fitzgerald ft M 
BeXua ft Belle* 
Fr*d Ardath Ca 
• Bclforda 

(Oae to nnr 

2d half 

Tatea ft Darling 
M Downey Oa 
Lytell ft Fant 
(Three to All) 

Majeatta 
B ft L Oilett* 
Lewi* ft Lavarr 
D Orahara Rav 
Faraell ft Floreaea 
Allhea Lucaa Cm 
Billy Pearl Co 
(Four to All) 

BI/MINGTON, nx. 

Majeetle 

LawtoB 

3 Jacka ft t Queens 

Stats ft BlnghasB 

td half 
LaVarre Bros ft P 
Heath Bnt 
(Oa* t* nil) 

CHAMPAIGN. ILU 

Orpbeaoi 

Prima ft Velly 
Flagler Broa ft R 
Alabama Lead 

Tom Smith 
Claire ft Atwood 
(One to nil) 

URCATIR, ILL. 

r.aVarr.: Itroi * P 
Heath Bnt 
(One to nil) 
2d bsir 
I.awlon 

1 Jiicks «■ I Om'i- 
I Ututi ft Ulngliatii 



(-LKVBLAND. O. 

nippodroaaa 

Sensational I'ogo 
Gorilon ft Healy 
Ruth Sis 
Polly ft Os 
Ibach* Band 

2d half 
Flo Bnrlght Co 
Polly ft Ox 
Ibarhs Band 
(Two to Oil) 

DETBOIT. MICH. 

I.a8alle eardrns 

Sidney Londfleld 
Courting Uaya 
Crcedon ft Davis 
Doc Baker Revue 
(One to nil) 

2d half 
Mardo ft Wynn 
Ruth SWtera 
On the Campua 
(Two to fill) 

EVANSVIL'B. IND 

VIrtavy 

Sylvester ft Vane* 
Alma Mater Mary 
(Oae to nil) 

2d half 
Kerr ft Bnaiga 
Chinese Syncopal'* 
(One to nil) 

FLINT, MICH. 

Palaea 

Arthur Huston 
Mahon A Crholet 
Versatile Octette 



Fat ThompooB 
Coley ft Jaxon 
Royal Peacocks 
(One to All) 

td hair •"'■> 
Alma Mater Marp 
(Four to All) 

IJMA. O. 
Faara* 
R ft B Daan 

Mills ft Kimball 

IJrae t 

(One to All) .' ' 

2d half 
Sensational Togo 
Sidney I.andaeld 
Bluebird Revaa 
(One to All) 

LOnSVILMS. NT. 
Natlonat 

Tex McLcod 
Henry KabUek 
t Splnnettes , . 
(Two to All) 

2d half 
Meredith ft Snoozer 
Jeanetta Chllua 
Carson ft Wlllnrd 
Koyal Peacocks 

MCNCIE. IND. 

Wysor 

Claire ft AtwotKl 
Stanley ft Chaprii^a 
(Two to nil) 
2d half 
Groh ft Adonia 
Herbert ft Neely 
(Two to All) 



AUCE JOYCE * 

la "The LHtl* Fr*aok Olrl" 
Frank Joyca la tha 

HOTEL COOUDGE 



Its 



4nh 



M. T. C. 



(Two ta Ad) 

td half 
Usaa • 
Fraak Vaa Rsvob 

Lloaal Ama* C* 
(Two to All) 

FT. WATNH. 1MB. 



Terrain* Mtnto 
Frank Van Htntn 
Demi Taaa* Reva* 

Id halt 
Al Moore Bft 
Looml* Twiaa 
D*ml Taaa* Revae 

INDIANAPOLIS 



Meredith ft Snooser 
Carson ft Wlllard 
Flo Bnrlght 
Jeanetta (*hll<ls 
Portraits of 192a 

td half 
Tex McLcod 
HarriB ft Dakln 
i .Spinnetles 
Henry Kubllrk 
(Two to nil) 
I.KXIN'UTO.N. KT. 

Ben All 
KvanH * Orth 

iCoiilinued 



MUB'OOM. MICH. 

3tm tk* PaBBaa 

Mardo ft Wyan 
Bacradle t 

M fcair 
Mahaa ft Oiolet 
GordoB ft Day 
(Oaa te All) 

T. HACTB. IND. 



Orok ft AdoBla 
Kerr ft Bnaign 
Tom Dick ft Harry 
Harriaoa ft Dakia 
Chiaa** Synoo'tera 

2d halt 
Sylveater ft Vsno* 
T*4 Larrala* 
(Three lo All) 

WINDSOR. OKT. 
Capitol 

Van ft VemoB 
On the Campus 
Dolly Dumplia 
(Two to nil) 

td half 
R ft B Deaa 
Creedon ft Uavi* 
Ver*atile Ortelie 
(Two te All) 
on pare 63) 



F. 



14 



VARIETY 



SPORTS 



Wednuday, April 1, 182S , 



CON JEALOUS 
OF TOMATO^ 



TAT 



May 



Have Face Lifted 
_'X:aramba" Matched 
With Pal Moran 



face 
tor his 



Dear Chick: 

The pUiiBtlc mirgeoa who chansvd 
Tomato's pan Is all heated op with 
m new Idea. Ton know Tomato -Is 
■•ttin' by flawlessly as Kid Ca- 
samha the llchtwelghi champ of 
Wowa Wowa so the pan puller Is 
•U swelled up. His latest dream is 
to have me contribute my physog 
to his tender mercies and he promis- 
es to fix me up so I will look more 
Latin than an armful of castineta 
His argument is Uiat as long as I 
am managin' Tonvato, aUiaS Kid 
Caramba, some of the newspaper 
boys may get hep to the 
swltchln' and peg Tomato 
proper self. "^ 

That would mean plenty of grief 
for me and take a lot o ezplainln' 
to the bozin' commission. I would 
have a tat chance of conTindn' 
them I was forced to disguise To- 
mato to get him into the b5g town, 
bat as you know it's the absolute 
low down. I could stay out in the 
bushes for the rest of my life with 
the best light-weight who ever 
hopped on a corked scale, for all 
the big town promoters care. Bay 
it in a New Tork ring is their mot- 
to and we intend lo say it. 

The big news of the week fol- 
lowin' Tomato's sensational knock 
out of Bough House Riley at Potts- 
▼ille, la a chance to match Tomato 
as Caramba with Pa) Moran. The 
match may be dosed before you 



PROBABLE FIGHT WINNERS 

AND PROPER ODDS 



OD08. 



By Jack Conway 



SATURDAY, APRIL 11 
BOUT. WINNER. 

Ohio Suggs vs. Jaok'ie Marlowe Suggs 

Carl Carter vs. Jack De Mave. ..«j(....De Mave »*• 

Harry Qaba vs. B. Arbuckle Qaba 

Jack Kiernan vs. Lou Bricca Kieman .... 

Sammy Baker vs. George Levigne Baker 

Al Scordia vs. Vines Salvsdore Scordia 

Archie Bell vs. Mike Durant Bell 

Frankie Anderson vs. I. Shapiro Shapiro ...•• 7— o 

Dan Suilivaa va. Dan Smith ;i..Sullivan even 



S— 7 
even 



laeovsose* 



SCORE TO DATE 
Selections, SI. Winners. S8. Draws, 1*. Losers, 



It. 



MISSOURI BEATS UBERn 
Di PRE-SEASON GAME 



St. Louis Film Theatr^ Form- 
ing League — Season Opens 
in May 



get this, so keep your lip buttoned 



. The Missouri 
ireated the Lib- 
erty musio hall 
aggregation in a 
pre-season game 
at the Fair- 
ground here, 9 
to 6. BUI Baal, 
moundsman of 
the Missourlans, 
remained in the 
entire game. HlS' 
hurling and Ora- 
ham's slugging 
were the fea- 
tures. Baal alp 
lowed but • hits, 
while his mates 
nicked Ave Ub- 
, erty pitchers for 



theatre nine de- 



ItACDiG FORM' ALLEGES 
RAMOAD CONSPIRACY 



INSIDE STUFF 

' ON SPORTS 



^~^ 



i«'.,ii 



Start Injunction Proceedings 

— Roads Refused* to Handle 

"Form's" Baggage 




Bill Saal 



12 safeties, including Graham's four 



and get down on my phoney apic 
for he's in grvat shape and so full 
of flght, " hare to cuff him at ni^ht 
to keep htm from committin' harry 
carry in his sleep. 

Moran will get the surprise of his 
life when he gets a load of what he 
will figure is another foreign rock- 
in' chair to tip over. If he don't 
get a better rest than a trip to 
Bermuda I'm a small time guesser 
and I guess you luiow my mother 
never raised no stupid flght man- 
agers. 

What do you think of that croak- 
er's idea about me having the mush 
manicured and the beezer bent? 
Tou know the more I think of it 
the more it repeals to me. As 
Senor so and so I could mix with 
them wise big town flght steerers 
and play the sap, at the same time 
gettin' the low down on what was 
in yie bag etc. The only thing 
that makes me hesitate is the 
chance this guy may have an otl 
day when he starts buildln' me a 
new upstairs front. The vay I fig- 
ure it them guys are human and 
If he had a bad night or a battle 
with his frau that mornin' he's Just 
as liable to give me a stucco effect 
in place of hollow tile as not I'm 
not a shiek by a couple of dimples 
but 1 do have my momenta and I'd 
hate to say farewell to this kisser 
of mine to make room for some- 
thin' strange that would probably 
mean the end of my social activi- 
ties. 

Write and let me know what you 
fhlnk about havln' the map re-ge- 
M^raphied and don't forget what I 
■aid about no crackln' about Caram- 
ba and Moran. Don't even crack 
to that good lookln' brunette friend 
•f your wife's, I mean the one that 
vnderstanda you so well. 

Tomato has Just come in flrom 
doin' his road work and if I didn't 
know who he was I would have ad- 
dressed him as "wallyoh" or some- 
thin' else appropriate. He is one 
•well lookin' hitter and the more 1 
look at him the more I am worried 
•bout the dames. If Kid Broad 
and guys like that can knock them 
•ff rm afraid 111 hava to hire a 
«oupIe of guards to protect my 
•lugger when they get a peek at 
klm. Dempsey la a low comedian 
eomparsd to this bird now and if 
you ean remember any prayers, say 
them that he won't get hep to hlm- 
••If bofora I c«t a couple of fights 
under his belt and maybe get him 
■waeked up a bit. He's too dam 

\ 



out of five. 

Brown. Liberty catcher, led his 
team in hitting, garnering three 
singles. The fielding of both teams 
was excellent for so early in the 
season. Oleason, Missouri, muffed 
one chance out of 18. 

The score: 

laSSOURI ab. b. •.! UBBRTT ab. fe. •. 

Patan. Jf.... B S Brown, e ■ S • 

Miller, e 4 3 olCotler, ' 

Orahun, ■■ 



Alleging conspiracy on the part 
of several railroads I9 refusing to 
handle the baggage oft. the "Dally 
Racing Form," the Daily Racing 
Form Publishing Co. has started in- 
junction proceedings against the 
Central Railroad of New Jersey, 
Mew Tork Central Railroad, Dela- 
ware. Lackawanna ft Western, the 
Pennsylvania. Xong Island and Le- 
high Valley roads. 

The Dally Racing Form" has 
been availing itself of these rail- 
roads' transportation facilities for 
upwards of K years, according to 
the bill in equity, but were notified 
that on and after March SI, 1926, 
the Trunk Line Association, com- 
prising the defendants, wdnld limit 
its service as to the turf sheet The 
racing paper alleges this is a viola- 
tion of the Sherman anti-trust and 
Clayton acts in restraint of inter- 
state commerce. 



Frank Kecney, referred to around the race tracks as "the sx^ndthrlft," 
Is said to have been the brains behind the $600,000 coup pulled on th« 
Delham-Flrmamertt four-horse race at Hlaleah park, Miami, during the 
final days of the meet there. 

For sometime after the race some of the "layers" away from th« 
track were squawklkig about the manner in which they were tak«ai 
but all are said to have atepped in the "captain's window" and paid oflC 
During the iast ei uple of minutes before the four starters in the race, 
Dellham. FlrmamenU Bnper King and Attorney Muir, got away from 
the post there was a world of money dumped Into the machines on 
both Buper King and Attorney Muir for a place. A single deuce ticket 
was bought on eithor Dellham or Firmament for second honors, for the 
board showed Dellham the favorite and it figured that he would be a 
1 to 3 chance to place mone>. The race run. Dellham was returned tha 
winner with Firmaivient second and the prices were hung up. The 
winner paid |4.10 straight an^ |6.40 a place while Firmament paid tS.M 
a place. 

A howl went Qp and a lot of wise eggs' tried to figure out whi^ 
had Happened to the<n. but they didn't howl half as hard as did a lot Of 
bookmakers away from the track, as far west as Chicago. 

What happened was this, the inside ring said to have been headed bf 
Keeney, had a lot of boys at the track betting Buper King antt 
Attorney Muir for place, sending the price of both Firmament and Dello 
bam up, while away from the track for every dollar bet there, $10 wi^ 
laid with the books straight and place on both horses, so instead of bet- 
ting the price of the horses favored down by playing them at the track 
they bet them up b> playinc the others of the field and away from the 
track they* got their money back ten-fold. 

It was a legitimate enou^ coup, 'for it simply meant the outwitting of 
the machine .irices which art- regulated by the amount of money dumped 
in on the horses in the race. 

Havana authoritie.i and merchants are reported viewing with alarm 
the future of the city and country' (Cuba) if Miami continues to cut into 
Havana as a winter resort as it has been doing this winter. 

May 1 a new administrative body goes into power at the Cuban capitoL 
It will remain in power for at least four years, and perhaps six. It is 
said to be an extremely liberal political party taking over the govern- 
mental reins. Some provision may be made to publicize Havana and 
Cuba, also to keep the Havana race track open, as Dick Curley is turn- 
ing back his lease upon it The race track Is privately owned, but might 
be taken over by purchase by the government.. 

With Miaini building a second track for next winter and the intense 
propaganda Miar-i has been putting over to shoot up realty values and 
sales, Havana must 1 e given the benefit of a wide publicity campaign 
or it will die standing up in the winter time in the States. 



B 4 

QlaMon. lb.. B 1 

Powell. 8b... B 

Soblaa'cer, 2b 4 

Ooedde, ct... 4 O 

Allen, rf 4 

P * » 



Tt t 1 

Nolan, ■■ B 1 1 

Baouette, Ib-p. 4 1 
Bowmcr, 2b-p. BIO 
QBmer, Sb-p.. 4 10 
Plunkett. ct.. 4 
McDonald, If. 4 • 
LAna, p-Zb... S 1 
Pointer, p-Sb. 110 

Toul 4111 11 nt": 

I ToUl S8 9 S 

«1»10011 o-.« 
ai0120t0 z-« 

A league has been formed among 
some .of the local moving picture 
houses, the season opening in May. 
At the present writing four teams 
are entered, from the Missouri. 
Liberty, Kings and West end Lyric 
theatres. 



COASrS ''GARDEN" 



Liberty Moale Ball 
Uluourl Theatre.., 



Betting: Information 

May Be Suppressed 

Ottawa, April 7. 

Before Paraliament last Friday, 
Minister of Justice Srneat LaPointe 
made the statement the Dominion 
will seek to legally suppress the 
publication of all information cal- 
culated to aid the business of bet- 
ting on horse races. 

It will be the eame legislation 
and amendment said the Minister, 
as rejected by the Senate two years 
ago. At that time it had iMUMed the 
Hotrse. 



Polloek and McClelland Wilt Try to 
Duplicate N. Y. Arena 

Loa Angeles, April 7. 

Harry Pollock, aided by Fred 
McClelland, intend making the 
Olympic Auditorium, being com- 
pleted heie, another Madison Square 
Garden. The place, which will be 
large enough to house national con- 
ventions, is to be ready for occu- 
pancy in June. At that time Po- 
lock and McClelland intend making 
a grand start by staging the First 
National Sportsman Show and 
Physical Culture exhibition. This 
event will run for nine days, open- 
ing the second week in June. 

Pollock intends running similar 
expositions and will also endeavor 
to promote an annnal six day bicy- 
cla race. 



As predicted in Variety weeks ago Harry Wills has declined a bout 
with Tom Gibbons and allowed Gene Tunney to cop the plum. Tunney 
and Gibbons are matched for an outdoor show at the Polo Grounds. 

Sports writers have attributed all sorts of alibis for Wills' failure to 
accept the Gibbons bout and the big coin that would accrue from it Th« 
most ridiculous reason advanced is that Paddy Mullins wouldn't sign for 
Wills as long as there was a chance for a Wills-Dempsey bout this 
summer. 

The real reason, as printed in these columns, is that Paddy Muillris 
knows Wills ^an't beat Gibbons and would be rubbed out as a contender. 
Mullins doesn't kid himself. He is waiting for the loser's end of the 
Dempsey flght Any unprejudiced spectator who saw Wills against 
Bartley Madden and Luis Firpo will not swallow the propaganda that 
Wills was pulling in order to lure Dempsey into the ring. Wills did his 
best against each and his best will never sufllce against either Oibbona 
or Dempsey. 

Since Tunney has outgrown the light heavyweight division Billy Gib- 
son seems willing to stake all on one big shot. If Tunney could beat 
Gibbons he would immediately be the contender. However, unless Tun- 
ney has improved 100 per cent, the St Paul man should have no troubl* 
discounting Tunney's youth and ruggedness with his superior cleverness 
and punching ability. 



WOMAN WRESTLES ARRESTED 

Salem. Mass, April 7. < 
Katherlne "Bobby" Miller, pro- 
fessional woman wrestler, of Olou- 
certer, Masa., has been arrested on 
the charge of larceny. It is alleged 
she stole a coin box attached to * 
publio telephone at the Hamilton- 
Wenham railroad station. 

Miss Miller claims that she was 
"framed" and pleaded not guilty. 
The defendant waa released In $800 
bail 



PASTOR'S ADS 

(Continued from page 1) 
week's ad carried this head: 
"Gambling for a Man's Love!" He 
waa Italy's flying ace. The rivals 
were a Russian )>eauty and a gypsy 
Tioliqist Who won? How? Mr. 
Carson tells this faclnating sermon 
on Adam and Eve in ASHAMED." 

This week the Rev. Carson headed 
his ad with: "Why did she marry 
a French nobleman? For love? A 
title?" Mr. Carson gives the an- 
swer In his Seventh Sefmon on 
Adam and Eve, in "Who Said Thou 
•Waat Naked r 

Inserted in this ad was a column 
cut of Gloria Swanson. The min- 
ister advertised his music for the 
occasion in this fashion: "Hear 
Shyder and His Slip-Horn; Reed 
in a Great Gospel Solo." 



Alf Goullet, king of bike riders, staged a successful comeback last 
Sunday at the Newark Velodrome when he won the mile open in im- 
pressive style. Goullet rode in the December Six Day Race with Harry 
Horan and despite suffering untold agony finished the grind. 

Immediately follcMrlng the week event he was operated upon at the 
New Tork Hospital for appendicitis. His marriage and a long ocean 
voyage followed. On Sunday's showing the king is himself again, which 
means he will dominate the coming outdoor* season In Newark and JtpW 
York velodromes. w 

CtouUet's comeback gladd&ned the hearts of the promoters for he is 
one of the greatest box ofllce attractions who ever straddled a wheel. 
His personal popularity, clean living and good sportsmanship is credited 
with doing more to popularize bicycle racing in the metropolis than 
the efforts of any other individual connected with the sport. 

Goullett has been pushing a wheel tof IS years and has hung up • 
record which will probably never be equalled. For years he has held 
the all around championship of the world and as a six day rider is stiD 
considered the peer of them all. . .,. 



M 



Broadway Is getting a load of Battling SIkl these days. But he has 
not been noticed carousing and such stories about the curious black from 
Senegal are likely exaggerated. Last week he had in tow perhaps SO 
kids (all white) whom he ushered into a refreshment store on 46th street 
and bought them ice cream and goodies to their hearts' content. Sat- 
urday he was leading a good sized monkey on a chain. The monk pre- 
ferred to crawl which brought a tap from Slkl's cane. Suddenly the col- 
ored fighter lifted the monk onto the hood of a taxi, fastened the chain 
to a side lamp and rode off. % 

There is something about SikI that Is colorful aside from his com- 
plexion. Kids like him. In any event he is a real drawing card wherever ^ 
he boxes. 



good lookin' for a fighter right 
now. 

I'll drop you a line as soon as I 
close for the Moran bout and will 
nave a coupla duckets for you and 
the frau, your pal. 



NATHAN-GISH 

(Continued from page 1) 
terest in the "American Mercury" 
to H. L. Mencken, with whom he at 
(ftie time also ran the "Smart Set," 
prior to its purchasa by the Hearst 
interests. 

In the future Nathan is to devote 
his time solely to writing for "The 
Theatre" (magazine) and also to 
try his hand at writing for th^ 
■creen, turning out scenarios in 
which his wife-to-be is to appear. 



When the referee (Paul Leidy) gave Morris Schlalfer the decision in 
his bout with Jack Brltton in Omaha recently, a scene unlike that ever 
before seen in that city was enacted. 4,000 flght fans rose to their 
feet and cheered Brltton to the echo, accepting him as the nominal 
winner, despite the referee's off-declslon. 

Brltton outclassed Schlalfer six out of the ten rounds. All of the 
Omaha newswrlters unanimously gave Brltton the credit, although 
acknowledging Leidy's decision. There were loud cries of "get tbs 
referee." 

This is not the first time the native Omaha decision has riled the fans* 
Panama Joe Gans fought there last year, outfought his opponent yat 
lost the decision. 



A "pinch" was lately made on the Coakley crap game In New York 
when the game Is said to have acquired a new backer in the person 
of one of New York's best known in that line. The new bai-lter i» 
said to already have gone 175,000 in the box. Inclusive of the fixing 
money. Coakley and Warren have been running the biggest game is 
New York ever since the termination of the war. when Coakley started 
the game upon his return from "over there." Warren Is reported td 
have entirely gotten out, paying attention' only to some building opera-' 
tlons be has on Just now. 



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Wednesday, April 8, 1085 



TIMES SQUARE 



VARIETY 



IS 



CANINE'S EAR 
FOR MUSIC 
, CONVINCER 



Musicians* Impromptu Re- 
.,; hearsal in Station 
House 



Theatrical " musicians, actors, 
vaudevllllans, playwrl litsi and 
others .n th^^istrlonlc profession, 
^X9 abaodoned the northwest 6or- 
ner of Uroadway and 46th street as 
l^lC regulskr stampirvg ground and 
aMeat>ng place. 

It was due to a raid, on tliat cor- 
Mr,):^y the police of the West 47th 
Mtxfct Station shortly after 4 o'clock 
IjSit.Tharsday which resulted in 15 
anrestfS an4 the subsequent decision 
fn l^he Night Court that while the 
mdjians years ago might have sold 
(hie Isle of Manhattan for $24, the 
iifoperty is worth more now. 
"The above corner has for many 
moons be^n the clearing house for 
musicians out of work and actors 
without offers — a place w-here if 
you wanted someone to do some- 
ttilng In the entertainment line you 
could Ind somebody. 
' Thursday afternoon Capt. Kelliher 
Sint Policemen Maher, Crehan and 
ZxShl^an over to the scene to make 
«' tald They brought back the 
pfistmers. Most ot them were mu- 
ilblftns, some said they were actors, 
others expected to sign up soon In 
vaudeville, there ▼•ere a couple of 
• tomposers and two described them- 
aelves as real estate men. They 
later explained that they happened 
to be on the scene because they 
thQught tbere might be an oppor- 
tunity *o dispose of some desirable 
property. 

• Those who pleaded musical ability 
^a4' their instruments with them 
"wUh the exception of one. He had 
^ yiolln case minus the violin. In 
rti' place was a half pint flask part- 
ly pUed with alleged Scotch. He 
mLi/i the violin had been parked 
temporarily with an uncle tor the 
price of some liquor. 

"Don't look like a bad crowd," 
•oliloqulzed Lieutenants Stelnkamp 
and McCUnchy, after booking the 
prisoners, "we might Just as well 
make 'em comfortable in the back 
room Tintil It's tlnte for Night 
Court:" 

They were taken to the back 
^om, and to show their appreciation 
decided to serenade the lieutenants 
for their kindness. Shortly before 
a stray dog had been brought to 
the station house by some of the 
children in the neighborhood. He 
was in the courtyard In the rear. 
The musicians were getting along 
Immensely when tha dog commenced 
to howl. It was said the dog had 
an ear for music. At any rate he 
kept up his howls till Stelnkamp 
finally gave the dog the benefit of 
the doubt and ordered the prisoners 
tf> ,tlvB West 30th street statlon- 
liouse where they have soundproof 

When arraigned later In Night 
^ourt on a disorderly conduct 
chai-ge In "annoying pedestrians by 
obstructing the sidewalk and com- 
pelling pedestrians to walk in the 
roadway," they were severely lec- 
tured and finally turned loose un- 
der suspended sentence. 



Hying Speak Easies 



Proprietors of the apeak 
easies in the Times Square and 
Greenwich Village districts are 
protecting their landlords as 
well as thenfxselves against 
possible padlocking proceed- 
ings by the Federal Court 
through shifting their stands, 
once a place has been taken 
over on a search warrant. 

With Emory Buckner's ad- 
vent into the office of U. S. 
District attorney and his pro- 
gram of suppressing "blind 
tigers" rather than wasting 
time of trial unless demanded 
by de^ndants has seemingly 
given speak easy proprietors a 
new out. 

Once a Joint has been legiti- 
mately taken and stuff found 
on the premises, proprietors 
figure that the place Is marked 
and will be harassed by the 
authorities. Instead of con- 
tinuing at the old stand they 
now prefer to seek a -new loca- 
tion. 

After the pinch IS made they 
agree to a dispossess by the 
landlord and move to a new 
location until another "collar" 
is made ar keep on moving 
as often as necessary. 

The dispossess angle absolves 
the landlord from i>ossible 
prosecution. When proven that 
the former tenants have been 
thrown out It generally nulli- 
fies the padlocking proceed- 
ings with the Federal District 
Attorney seemingly content 
that h 1 has at least stamped 
out one damp oasis. . ; 



JACKROSETELLS 

COURT OF COPS 

AND LENT 



Spoke on Behalf of His 

Pals — Convinced Court 

He's a Nut Comic 



CLEAN-UP JUST 

BiOW THE 

BORDE 



Panic On Among Pro- 
prietors of 'Joints" in 
Border Towns 



i.>. 



"Woman in Black" 

"The Woman In Black, "who has 
been palled the "Mystery Woman," 
and who gave the name as Jane Doe 
to Detectives Steve Love and James 
Fitspatrick of the West 47th street 
statiop wl en arrested on a grand 
larceny charge, was held in »500 
baii^in West Side Court for the 
Grand Jury. She was arrested on 
the charge of obtainlns refund 
checks from De Pinna & Co. when 
she .sent back goods purchased by 
her employer. 

In signing the formal complaint 
In court nhe affixed the name of 
Millcent Fay. Her address .she 
save as 54 West 37th street. Much 
mystery has been attached to the 
woman because of her failing to re- 
^^il her identity for several 
days. Wiicther Millcent Fay is her 
correct name Is a question. 

Arcrding to her attornev, Kd- 
ward V. m-otleridk, she owed a 
week's rent to Rex Adam.s. le.s.see 
of her .ap-irtmcnt, and said to bo an 
n<;tor. r.roUerick declared that Mis.s 
fj^y asked him to deliver a note to 
Mr. Adanip to defer oustin? her un- 
til .she was released. 



San Diego, April T. 

Evidence of Mexico's evident in- 
tention to "clean up" below the 
border line Is seen in a recent man- 
date Issued by Abelardo Rodriguez, 
governor of the northern district of 
Lower California, ordering all 
houses of ill repute In hla district 
closed and their foreign inmates 
deported. The orders were sent to 
police chiefs at Mexican, Knsenada, 
Tiajuana and all other towns In the 
northern district. 

The mandate will affect about 
100 resorts and . approximately 600 
women Inmates, 80 per cent of 
whom are said to be of American 
natlonlity. While instructing hla 
secretary to send the orders to the 
Various police chiefs. Gov. Rodri- 
guez said the drastic measure was 
to be enforced rigidly and perma- 
nently. 

Keepers of resorts in the border 
towns, who depend almost entirely 
upon American visitors for their 
livelihood, are said to be panic- 
stricken over the new order, which 
follows other restrictive measures 
put into effect in the last 12 
months. Recently gambling was 
barred in all border towns and a 
o'clock nightly clo.sing order went 
into effect at tl»e international line. 



Fought in Front of Friars 

A scrap between Harold Wald- 
rldge and John Haskell amused a 
large crowd in front of tlie Friars' 
Club until a cop came. 

Waldridpe was In "Polly Pre- 
ferred." Haskell i.s from London, 
having come over here to handle 
the direction of "Brown Derby." the 
new Louis K. Gordon show with 
Bert and Betty Wheeler. 

They met in front of the club and 
began a business discu.s.slon. Sud- 
denly Haskell grabbed Waldrldge 
by the coat. Waldrige. taking of- 
fence at thi.". bogan swinging, .strik- 
ing the Engll-shman about four 
times. Haskell did not strike back 
but held on to Harold.s coat. When 
the cop separated tliem Haskell 
picked up his hat .Tml .<;;artp<l to 
walk aWay. Mvlng that it w.xs just 
a friendly argument. 

Haskell wou!d say • ii»»thiiii,' a'lout 
Uie incident. 



Jack Rose convinced the West 
Side Court room that he Is actually 
a nut comic when he argued, by 
permission of the court, before 
Magistrate McAndrews on behalf of 
Eddie Healy and Jimmy Styger, 
who had hesitated too long In pay- 
ing a taxi driver $6.80 the- night be- 
fore. 

"I want to show Tour Honor," 
said Rose, starting off. "that Juda- 
ism is stronger than Catholicism. 

"Why should a Catholic cop ar- 
rest Eddie Healy, another Catholic, 
during Lent?" 

As the court room went Into an 
uproar, the Magistrate passed a 
suspended sentence on the two 
boys, ordering them to pay the 
driver the $t.'80 and repair two 
broken windows in his cab. 

Albert Ladato, the taxi driver, of 
70 Boswick street, Brooklyn, N. T., 
drove the young men to the police 
station Monday night after they 
had left a cafe in the 50's, where 
the driver had taken them. In 
leaving they overlooked the waiting 
cab, which had waited long enough 
to clock 16.80. Informed Of their 
oversight by the driver, the boys 
said they were broke. Invited to 
take another ride to the station, 
both consented, but on the way Mr. 
Healy Is alleged to have playfully 
broken the windows. 

They remained In the Jug until 
haled before the court. 

Healy Is a dancer, and Styger la 
the iflano player for Rose. The 
boys sen% for Rose, who. upon ar- 
riving in the court, walked up to 
the Judgei saylns he was not a 
lawyer, but would like to plea4 for 
his pals. The Judge told him to so 
right ahead. 



B'WAY CLOCK FALLS 



Truck Strikes Timepiece Before 
Loew's State 



A clock weighing 200 pounds that 
stood In front of Herman Bach's 
Jewelry store in front of the Loew 
State Building, 1540 Broadway, fell 
with a crash yesterday afternoon 
while Broadway was Jammed and 
Injured one person. Many others 
escaped when cries of warning were 
set up by the collision of the auto 
truck that crashed into the pedestal 
of the clock. The man Injured was 
John Coleman, S9 years old, stage 
manager, living at 28 Greenwich 
avenue. He vraM taken to Bellevue 
Hospital suffering from a. fracture 
of the left foot. 

The truck is owned by the Grand 
Central Wicker Works, 224 East 42d 
street. The chauffeur, who was 
blameless, gave his name as William 
Bobbins, 205 East 41st street. He 
was not held. According to Robbina^ 
he backed his three-ton truck to the 
curb. The huge clock, that is about 
12 feet tall, Juts over the curbllne. 
As he backed his truck to the curb, 
the roof of the truck struck the 
clock, tearing It from Its fasten- 
ings. 



Supt. and Usher 



Josojih Gregory, 19. a-sifibtant 
sui.erlntendent of 'he Piccadilly, 
New York, was fined $10 when he 
was arraigned before Magistrate 
McAndrews in West Side Court on 
a charge of disorderly conduct pre- 
ferred by Jesse Cohen, 18, usher 
at that theatre, ftO West 111th 
street. 

Cohen said Gregory struck him 
a blow in the face blaek#^^ng his 
eye during an altercation in the 
theatre while the show was in 
Iirogress Friday. Cohen went to tho 
We.st 47th street station and re- 
ported tlie case to Detective Fergu- 
son and Gregory's arrest followed. 

The trouble was caused, Gregory 
.said. Iiecause of the. foul language 
used by Cohen. The usher said the 
assault was unprovoked but w_U- 
nes.ses corroboro,!^ Grearory • th,*!! 
Cohen was in the .habit of swear- 
ing at> othQr employes. . Cohere ad- 
mitt <'il h<» sometimes swore but de- 
nie<i he, d.d. Ut on th|s.eecasion' 



SIKrS "TOUCHES" 



Singular Senegalese Runs Up Taxi 
Bill and Borrows 



Slkl, the Singular Senegalese, who 
when he Is not toting his monkey 
around Broadway,' seems to spend 
the rest of hla time riding in taxi- 
cabs. Most of these rides he never 
pays for, apparently. Not only does 
he have the gall to ride but in 
some cases he "touches" Mr. 
Chauffeur until the next night. 
This particular chaufTeur's bill 
came to $16 and then, he said, 
Slkl borrowed $6 fro mhim. He 
is now seeking the fare and $6. 

The chauffeur, whose name Is 
Levy and hales from the Bronx, 
drives a Yellow cab. He rode the 
Senegalese around most of the 
cabarets in Harlam and In Times 
Square; The first night, Levy said, 
the big boy touched him for. six 
berries. The following night he 
sought his dough from Slkl without 
success. He then went to Bob Levy, 
he said, who Is Slki's manager 
and again met with failure. 

Levy, the chauffeur, called at 
West Side Court and explained his 
troubles to Magistrate Marsh. The 
Court told him that he was sorry 
but that his complaint Was a civil 
one. Levy left the Court and said 
he was going to "pick " Slkl up and 
back him into a police station 



WHOLESALE 

1MCK' SHIFT OUT 

OF TIMES SQ. 



Enright Moves Many Old 

Boys-T-Davis and Brady 

Among Them 



Commissioner Enright's axe fell 
hard on many old time detectives 
stationed In the neighborhood of 
Times square. The axe decapitated 
many who were well known to the- 
atrical folk. The' latter vlsltlns 
restaurants In the White Light Dis- 
trict always felt safe when these 
members of the police department 
were about. Several of those whose 
heads were chopped off donned the 
"harness" . and were given the "lo- 
cust" as they facetiously term ~ th 
nightstick. 

Several were sent to the West 
lOOth street police station. In one 
case an entire squad was wiped 
out. This squad, commanded by 
Lieutenant George Faust and known 
as the "booze squad," were to halt 
rum-laden trucks and pay particu- 
lar attention to tho Times square 
section to see that no bogus sleuths 
wer» shaking down alleged rum 
sellers. 

One of the detectives sent to West 
lOOth street to put on tho "bag" 
was the well-known Edward 
(Mickey) Davis. He has worked 
for years In the West 47th street 
station under Lieutenant John Grif- 
fith. West Side gangsters would 
take to cellars when they saw the 
"Mick" heave In sight. It .was be- 
cause of this he was loaned to Faust 
to keep Broadway clear of char- 
acters preying on "Briadway but- 
terfiles." 

Apother to suffer was Tom Brady. 
For 11 years attached to W.<y9t 47th 
street detective bureau, Brady held 
second place to "the Mick." He had. 
It Is said, better wires In the un- 
derground world than any sleuth on 
the West STde. Pat Murphy for years 
In various detective bureaus "'and- 
who was sent to Join Mickey Davis 
on Faust's Squad, was also decapi- 
tated. He went to West "lOOth 
street. • • ' 

No Information <*oaId lie' 'gleaned 
why the wholesale ■ slatighter took 
place. , . ■ .. •< 



WHITE SLAVERY 

CHARGE BY 

ACTRESS 



Stagre ChiWren to Perform 
at Grand St. Biays' Cluh 

A performance under the a.iiii<- 
pices of the National ^tage C^hll- 
drcn's Association will be given at 
the clubhouse of ttto Grand' Httcet 
Hoys, iiJth street near .Sixth ave»- 
niie, t<unda>' arteriu>on, A^imll 39. 

Honae .loC ithe Juvehil» pcr*«mers 
.ire thf^ daughters -' and inaoos- of 
in*'ni'<e;s of tlic Grufxl J^^eat iBf>>>fli 



Marion Elliott Held Cap- 

tive Three Weeks — 

Two Accused 



A sensational story of being held 
captive in an uptown apartment 
for three weeks by three white slav- 
ers who constantly brandished 
knives and guns to frighten her 
into submission was related to 
Magistrate Levlne In West Side 
Cotirt by Marlon Elliott, 18. actress 
with a tableau act. living on Staten 
Island. 

Tho yoimg woman told the story 
when she appeared as complainant 
agdfnst Salvato're Viola, 28, laborer. 
347 Bast 114th street, whp was 
charged with white slavery. Miss 
Elliott testified that on March 7 
she met yipla Jii a Broadway dance' 
hall and after dancing with ' hln\ 
for some time he Invited her to his 
apartment at 200 Manti'attan ave- 
nue. When she arrived there, )ihe 
declared, Viola attacked her an(f 
when she tried to leave an Italian 
woman suddenly appeared and pre- 
vented her. 

She said she started to sct-'eam 
and was roughly pushed Into a bed- 
room where she was threatened 
with death If she made another 
outcry, Viola producing a long 
bladed knife. When Viola left the 
apartment she said, the Italian 
woman always remained to guard 
her. Once, she said, they permitted 
her to go to the hairdresser's and 
she was accompanied by the wonum 
and Viola, the latter trailing be- 
hind. She was warned that If she 
attempted to summon aid sh'e would 
be shot. During the time she was 
held prisoner in the apartment, she 
testified, yiola brought on an aver- 
age of 10 men a day, all of whom 
attacked her. 

On Feb. 14 Detectives Prloe and 
Marsh. Special Service Dlvlsk>n, re- 
ceived Information on the young 
woman's plight and went to the 
apartment. They forced their way 
Inside and found Miss Elliott, Viola 
and the Italian woman. The g)rl 
quickly related what had happened 
and all three were arrested, the 
actress being held on a, charge of 
vagrancy. In the Women's Court 
she pleaded guilty to this charge 
and was remanded for sentence. 

When the case of the Italian 
woman was called Tor a hearing 
she failed to put in an appearance 
and her ball w«s declared forfeited 
and a search for her started. Viola, 
through his attorney, Sidney Lash, 
entered a vehement denial of the 
charge. He said he had not en- 
gaged the apartment, received any 
money as a result of the young 
woman's condition and that he had 
not been responsible for her be*' 
ing in the apartment 

After Magistrate Levlne had 
heard all the facts from Miss 131- 
llott he adjourned the case to give 
Mr. Lash an opportunity to submit 
a brief on the case before he puts 
Viola on the witn^^ !>*'^'^ to jes-j 
tlfy In his own defense. •'• 



"Punch on /Button*"— 
' Ross Lost $50,000 

A punch on the ''button," of Jacob 
Ross, Jeweler, of 12 John street «^a 
he entered the second landing of 
the three-story building at 77 West 
44th street by a "bandit," possibly 
more, Ross doesn't know, caused 
him td be robbed of $50,000 worth 
of uncut geiiis. When he awoke, 
the first thing Ross did was to 'dig 
for his wallet which contained the 
baubles, only to find that the ban- 
dit had relieved him of them. 

He htirrfed Into an office on the 
second fiooi^ and' gasped what had 
happened. Lieutenant John GrifTlth 
with a squad of detectives raced to 
the building, which Is opposite the 
ftlppedrotne, and thefe heard the 
tnHn ot a holdup. Ross told 'Grif- 
fith that lie Would be unable to 
IdeMlfy ft*iy one fts lie' never did 
^ef a look at his a.siallants. ' The 
Jewelry was insured by: LlOydil-fof 
XH.W. • - - .' ■*' ■ • I"-'-' ■ 

Itoss has beert A' pHrtner tit 
jCharle* K, I5er«stchi' for fife -y^ars." 
iHe received. ■ telt^hone' f'afl ' Ha'f'-'' 
jurday to come to one of tl* '6lfl<!es 
In tlie IniUd^ag to Ihike ■ taf?, M 
iuaiid. .'•.-. I , ■ «>' ..••• 



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VARIft¥^ 



WednMday, April, 8, 1925 



Rewritten newt itenu 

ufhich hav€ appeared 

untkin the week 

in the 



NEWS FROM THE DAILIES 



DaUy Paper 9 of 

NEW XpRK 

CHICAGO 

COAST 



This department contains rewritten theatrical news items as published dwrina the week in the daily papers of New York, Chicaflo and the Pacifk Coast. 
Variety takes no eredit for these news items; aaeh and every oi»e has been rewritten trmn a daily pap***- 



NEW YORK 

, New York, April 7. 

The new American comedies have 
been secured by William Harris, Jr.. 
for next a aa a op i>rodactlan: "The 
Big Pond," by A. B. Thomas and 
George Mlddleton, and "The Straw- 
berry Blonde." by an imnamed au- 
thor. 

Clarke Sllvernail w)U revlv« "East 
Lynne." 

Lowell Sbenaan anaonnces that 
his HoUywoda casasement with the 
AYamer Brothers' stock Is for the 
snmmer only; that he win return to 
the stage In the fall In "The Taylor 
ot Trouvllle." 



the Professional Children's School 
at the Chanin Arril 24. 



Famous Players- Lasky enter Mary 
Brian as their candidate in the 
Thomas Jefferaon elections that are 
to free Montlcello of debt. 



Mike Goldreyer wlU produce an 

£:ngU8b mystery play called "No. 
S7." 

"Broke!" Is to open In Philadel- 
phia April 27. 

Bessie Barrlscale's vaudeville 
playlet, "Scrubby," is being ezpcuid- 
«d into a three-act comedy. 

Alice Brady's new starring ▼ehicle 
is firom the French, entitled "Jac- 
queline's Husband." It is to open 
in Detroit AprU 20. 

"When In Rome," by Maxwell An- 
dA-son and Laurence Stallings, will 
be produced at the Greenwich Vil- 
lage next season. 

"The Right of the Seigneur," a 
play of the French ReTolntlon. by 
Thomas Broadhurst, la In rehearsal 
at the Broadhurst 



The official signal for raising the 
curtain at the new Guild liieatre 
Monday night will be given by Presi- 
dent Coolidge in 'he White House. 
He'll pretis a button which will ring 
a ben backstage. 

Opening of "Cain" at the T^enox 
Little theatr» hns been po3tp<.ned 
until tonight (Wednesday). 

"Shorty," the diminutive and silent 
partner of W. C. Fields, is to bo 
christened by the Cheese Club 
Thursday night. A real name will 
be bestowed upon him with appro- 
priate ceremonies. 

The El Fay Club, 107 West 45t!i 
street, consented Monday to a six 
weeks' padlock at the hands ot V. << 
Attorney Bruckner's ofBcers. The 
closing starts April 30. 



caster" Is now called "Great Scott." 
Reheari^ls start this week. 



Janet Beecher and Olive Wynd- 
ham have written a play and named 
It -Black Smoke." 



Lillian Albertaon says she will not 
appear in California in n new play to 
be produced by her husba<:id, I.-juis 
Madoon. Instead she wil< be seen 
n Broadway soon in "The Doorniai," 
by Btbel CUfton. 



A special matinee of "Topey and 
Kva" will be given at the Sam H. 
Harris April 17. with proceeds go- 
ing to help meet the expensea of 
moving EQuity headquarters to the 
new building. 4S West 47th street. 



No women will participate In the 
program of the Lambs' annual all 
star gambol at the Metropolitan 
April 20. This was settled at a spe- 
cial matinee called Sunday to act 
on the proposal to have noted act- 
rbsses appear. Ladles will act as 
flower sellers and hostesses. 



Jackie Coogan won a six-cent ver- 
dict In Supreme Court Monday 
against the Adam-Black Handl<er- 
chlef Mfg. Co., which printed the boy 
II m star's picture and name on haiid- 
Kercblefs. Justice l^Iehaniy saUX 
Jackie's privacy had boon invaded 
but that he had not been Injured or 
his reputation damaged. 

A situation unusual In stage an- 
nals has. been created by Beginald 
Sheffield and h.'s slater Flora, play- 
ing opposite rolds as romantic lovers 
iiV "Silence," at the Nattona). Shef- 
field succeeded Grant Mill-f in the 
part Monday night. 



A musical comedy with a Mex- 
ican background Is being written 
by Rex Beach. 



mobile she gave him and that after 
a year of married life ahe finds aU 
the prxAui of her former profes- 
sional life gone. She further stated 
Blue is familiar w^th other women. 



"Cradle Snatchers." a comedy by 
Russell G. Medcraft and Norma 
Mltch^I, will he produced by Sam 
H. Harris at Atlantic City in June. 



"Going Crooked" wfl! be produced 
in Chicago April 12 by John Golden. 



American rights to "The Marriage 
of Kmest Steele," by Frederick 
Lonsdale, have been acquired '~ by 
Edgar Selwyn. It is a sequel to 

"Spring Cleaning." 



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The Theatre Guild says It will In- 
clude a musical show in its reper- 
toire next season. 



Annie Bacon. 10, of 0:Vahoma 
City, won the >600 offered to the 
non- professional who presented the 
best sketch for Elsie Janis' "Puzzles 
of lOZS." 



William A. Budd. actor, residing 
at Long Beach. L. L. was released 
from the Westchester County Jail at 
White Plains, N. Y,. Friday, where 
he had spent a month in contempt 
of court for failure to obey an ali- 
mony order. Mrs. Violet A. Budd. 
the wife, who alleged the husband 
was $2,S00 in arrears, consented to 
the release. 



A squib in one of the local dailies 
anent the agitation In Waukegan 
over the spicy publicity of a mus- 
ical show probably referred to 
"Flashes 9f the Great WhiW Way," 
although the show was not men- 
tioned by name. This troupe has 
been running into all sorts of agi- 
tation as a result of the sexey ad- 
vertisenaenta In three other in- 
stances the show, has had to tight 
injunction proceedings. 



The , reorganiaed "Coamlca," the 
troupe of barnstorming- Hollywood - 
ers headed by Bryant Washburn, 
have been hitting the dallies quite 
often since it acquired new man- 
agement. Katherlne McGulre got a 
prominent splurge In the "Hwald- 
Examlner" anent her r)anville. IH., 
nativity and her acquaintance with 
Uncle Joe Cannon, venerable poli- 
tician of that towi). 



"What Price Glory" is mentioned 
for the Stttdebaker in October. It 
was previously penciled in for the 
Selwyn. 



A warning to end vicious shows 
was sounded by Judge Robert V. 
Klnkead of the Hudson County 
(N. J.) Court of Common Pleas, 
Sunday aftem<K)n at an open meet- 
ing of the entertainment Managers' 
Association, at the Hotel Clarldge. 
Members of the Professional Enter- 
tainers' Association, formed a week 
ago, also attended. 



Marie I>ressler is representing the 
stage women in the stock-selling 
campaign of the American Women's 
Association to build a $3,000,000 10- 
story clubhouse in West 2Sd street. 
Many theatrical women have already 
engaged rooms, which wlU rent for 
from |10 to $10 a weelc 



About 600 guests fei the Waldorf- 
Astoria's grapd baU room applauded 
the reading of a "metaphysical" 
drama. "Judge Not According to Ap- 
pearance," written by Garland An- 
derson, a negro bellhop from a San 
, Francisco hotel. Al Jolson had paid 
the expenses of the young author to 
New York and arranged for the 
reading. Young Garland took up a 
" collection to finance the play's pro- 
* ductlon here, receipts amounting to 
|140 with several pledges turned in. 



"Thrills" will open *f the Comedy 
lyll 1«. ^^ 

"The Deaoon/^Kiefl^^eeds," 



Is to open 
Aug. 21. 



at Stamford. Conn., 



"Baby Bine" is the new Ut^ for 
"Fast Wickers," whI<A opens at 
PoU's Washington. April 13. 

Arthur Hopkins announces that 
William Farnum will open in "The 
Buccaneer" In September. The piece, 
by Maxwell Anderson and Laurence 
Stallings, Is based on the career of 
Morgan, the sea rover. 



Clippings giving a complete news- 
paper history of the New York stage 
from the days of Edwin Forrest and 
Charlotte Cushman in USO to 1917 
will be placed on exhibition at the 
New York Public Library about May 
1. The collection was made by the 
late Robinson Locke of the Toledo 
(Ohio) Blade. Programs of long- 
ago first nights have been loaned 
trvm other sources. v ' 



"Mllgrlm's Progress" Is to reopen 
la Chicago the latter part of thi.i 
month with Louis Mann again as 
the star under the management of 
Lester Bryant. 



Bondholders of the new Guild the- 
atre have been Invited to take toa 
with the board of managers and in- 
spect the theatre next Sunday aft- 
ernoon. 



The entire cast of "Is Zat Sor' 
Vill direct the children's perforni- 
•nce of the piece to be given by 



The Nugents have changed the 
title of their new con»edy, "John the 
Worm" to "The Poor Nut," which 
is to have Its first performance at 
Stamford, Conn.. AprU 10. 



"Man and Wife." a comedy by 
Lasxlo Lakatos, will be produced 
next season by the Charles From- 
man Company. 



"The Wisdom Tooth" wIM open 
In Baltimore April 13. 



Loew's hew Mount Vernon the- 
atre, the GramaUn, wiU open April 

n. 



"Mercenary Mary" opens at the 
Longacre April 13. * 



•Aren't We All?" returns for a 
New York engagement April IS, 
opening at the Globe, with Cyril 
Maude as the star. The author. 
Frederick Lonsdale, has promised 
Charles Dillingham as. .answering 
comedy to be called "Most of Us 
Are." 



April t has been set as the daf- 
lalte date for the premier of "Wild 
Birds" at the Cherry Lane. 



The Theatre Guild announces a 
presentation next season of Shaw's 
"Arms and the Man." with Alfred 
Lunt and Lynn Fontanne in t e 
leading roles. 



Assistant District Attorney 
Miles M. O'Brien has assigned two 
more detectives to the force in- 
vestigating ticket speculators. Cora- 
plaints still reach his office of 
gouging, one charglnf; that |M had 
been paid for two $4 tickets to 
"Rose- Marie." 

The Kelth-Athee enterprises have 
entered Dorothy Ogden as their 
candidate in the Thomas Jefferson 
election for the pilgrimage to 
France. Mark A. Luescher Is her 
campaign manager. 



The Actor.V Fund Home on Staten 
Island and the E<lwln Forrest Home 
of Philadelphia will eventually di- 
vide $1,000,000 under the will of the 
late J. Frederick Zimmerman. After 
the death of ^iltnmerman's two sons 
the e.<itate will be divided between 
the two fiinda 

What was onre "The Rear Car" 
and then changed to "The Broad - 



Six principals of the o^ra "Man- 
dragola," winch lasted two nights 
obtained Judgments for salary in 
Fifth District Municipal Court Fri- 
day. They told Justice Whaleft that 
the Little Opera Company 0t Amer- 
ica, Inc., had been sponsored by 
socially prominent people and man- 
aged by Julian Freedman; that the 
musicians and Stage hands had been 
paid after the brief run, biU not the 
company. Frances Paperte, prima 
donna, obtained Judgment for $600; 
Maria Sanson, $300; Louise Dose. 
$500; Leonard Snyder, $250; Charles 
Schenck and Edward Johnstone, 
$200 each. 



PACIFIC COAST 

Los Angeles, April 7. 
Virginia Valll, screen star, seems 
to be through with married life. She 
declares that Demmy Lamson, man- 
ager of picture actors, who Is hdr 
husband, U-^ot a proper matp for 
her. so that they will not live to- 
gether again. No hints i» made of 
divorce proceedings. Miss Valll is' 
rjw living with Mrs. Marie Crisp, 
wife of Donald Crisp, picture direc- 
tor. 



has not appeared much of late in 
pictures. ^ 

Despite efforts of, friends to effect ' 
a reconciliation between Ronald Col- 
man, screen actor, and his wife, who 
Instituted a suit for divorce aRainst 
him, the case will go to trial this 
week in the Superior Court. The 
Colman'k. met In the oflfce of an at- 
torney and after a long discussion 
no means could be ^vised for a 
truce *to be declar«d. Desertion Is 
the charge In the complaint. ., r 

William Richard Otis, 17 years oUL. 
screen actor. La spending five daya, 
In the county Jail for violation of tli^' 
speed laws and contempt of court;" 
He had b«eB suntmoned to appear 
before Judge Lowe of Glendale for* 
speeding 61 miles an hour. He failed 
to respond, so a warrant was Issued 
for his orrest, and he was sentenced' 
on the Joint charge. Otis' real name 
Is Oates, and he is a son of a wealthy 
San Francisco attorney. 

Pola Negri narrowly averted hav» 
ing al) of her posessiuns in her Bev- 
erly Hills home seized when an an- 
tique furniture Arm got out a writ, 
of attachment. The seizure was fore-' 
stalled by an indemnity company 
ostlng a $3,000 bond with the sheriff. 
Chris Bacon,' Miss Negrrl's caretaker, 
arranged for the bond. The antique 
dealers filed a claim for $2,200. 



Mary Elisabeth Hampton, daugh- 
ter of- Benjamin B. Hampton, pic- 
ture producer, was married to 
Charlton E. Ames, Los Angeles In- 
vestment broker. The wedding took 
place at the home of the Hamptons, 
with Claire Adams, picture ac- 
tress, who recently married Hamp- 
ton, present. 



The Welfare League Association, 
which cares for prisoners when their 
terms expire, will be given a benefit 
Sunday evening, April 12, at the 
Belasco by a number of stars. 



Adolph Link has returned to "The 
Student Prince" fully - recovered 
from injuries received in an auto- 
mobile crash. 



CHICAGO 

Chicago, April T. 
The slaughter of buffaloes In 
Paramotint's "Thundering H«rd" 
occasioned protests from women's 
cluba hereabouts. It has been ex- 
plained that such buffalo as were 
killed had already been marked for 
death by the government which 
each year puts out of their misery 
certaia aged bulls whose temper 
disrupts the herd and causes fre- 
quent battles that trample the 
young calves to death. 



"No. No. Nanette" will play Mil- 
maakee, Cleveland and Detroit be- 
fore going Into New York. It will 
be the third engagement for "Nan- 
ette" in Detroit. 



Oak Park presented a religious 
pageant recently entitled "Colum- 
bia's Quest." Raymond G. Kimbell 
directed. 



The German Building, a landmark 
of the "Old World's Fair, was com- 
pletely destroyed by fire last week. 



With Bernard M. Baruch, Jr., here 
for several weeks, the rumor that 
he was to marry Lois Wilson, pic- 
ture actress, was again revived. The 
couple were seen together quite fre- 
quently during his stay. Miss Wil- 
son said there Is nothing to it, that 
Baruch was here simply on business 
and after he had finished had gone 
East. She says at this time mar- 
riage is furtherest from her 
thoughts. 

In/ernal Revenue Collector Rex 
Ooodcell wants to know If the press 
agented salaries of picture stars are 
real. He has put several of bis 
agents on the trails of picture ac- 
tors to have them ascertain their 
exact earnings. Goodcell claims that 
more than $I0,00O,tf00 In back taxes 
i--,< ® Z*"® Brov>emment from film 
Jamlnaries, and that If It Is not 
forthcoming the government will 
proceed to obtain indictments for 

m^ t^u}^"*- «''"• * number Jt 
film notables. ■ 

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The legal squabble growing out of 
a controversy between members of 
f° , expedition which traveled 
thrbugh Central Asia taking pictures 
has been partly settled here by Judge 

^d wfm '"«'"''«" devetoped and 
foilu William Horsley, HoUy wood 
laboratory head and producer, was 

whTch w/r®'\*''- ,'^^ expedition, 
which left Los Angeles more than a 

T?/ rS"; «"«'»«^n«'e«» «n Singapore, 
^c affairs of the concern were 

A^^'Vi *"*** '*"''* when Lenwood 

$750, alleging this sum due him for 
salary. 



Police raided a stag affair at the 
Eknpire theatre and took 294 per- 
sons Into custody. Four girl dancers 
are said to have been luittlng on a 
dance sans tig^s, sans veils, sans 
everything when the coppers burst 
In. The girls scrambled for a back- 
room where a member of the enter- 
tainment, committee tossed them 
their clothes. Emil Paul, manager 
of the theatre, was arrested with 
his patrons. 



Gregory Kelly, currently with 
"Badges" at the Garrick, Is reported 
to have a new starring piece lined 
up for next season. Fred Maclsaac. 
New York critic. Is the author of the 
as yet unnamed drama. 



Mrs. Harry Blue, former cabaret 
entertainer. Is suing her husband 
for $17.60 weekly to support her- 
self and child. In her bill she al- 
leges Blue defrayed the expenses of 
their hooeymooD by selling an auto- 



After being locked up for a night 
on suspicion of having failed to stop 
his automobile and render aid fol- 
lowing an accident. Kit Guard, for- 
mer pugilist and movie actor was 
released. The police had charged 
that Guard's car struck Mra Sally 
WUlla as she alighted from a Los 
Angeles street car. Guard's car was 
driven by a rm-m^ chauffeur at the 
time, the police said, and this negro 
is reported to have disappeared. 

Cecil B. de Mllle has Joined the 
Motion Picture Producers and Dis- 
tributors of America, the Will Hays 
organisation, and announced that he 
will support Hays. 

Grace Mario Darmond. screen ac- 
tress, 23, and Harvey Leon Madison, 
former collegiate football player of 
Boston, have obtained a license to 
marry. The wedding Is to take place 
this week. They have known each 
other for five years. Madl.wn Is re- 
ported as wealthy. Miss Darmond 






That Jane Wlnton, film actress. Is 
announced engaged to marry Charles 
Kenyon, playwright and sctnarist, Is, 
curren gossip In Hollywood, but th« 
report Is denied by Miss Winston; 
Kenyon's friends also voiced a de» 
nlal. Miss Wlnton Is under contract 
with Famous Players -Lasky. 



The matrimonial troubles of Ora 
Carew and John C. Howard, son ot 
a Massachusetts millionaire, were 
brought to an end when Superior 
Court Judge Stanley Murray granted 
the former a decree of divorce on 
grounds of cruelty. This was done 
after a doctor's certificate was put 
in evidence setting forth that How- 
ard had broken his wife's nose at 
one time. Miss Carew testified that 
Howard drank heavily, was brutal at 
all times, and told of numerous beat- 
ings he had given her. Howard did 
not defend the suit, though a young 
lawyer was In court representing 
him. The couple were married Dee. 
13, 1922, and separated June 1, 1924. 
Just prior to the separation Howard 
administered a thraslng to Alexander 
Pantages, vaudeville magnate, and 
Ben Rosenberg, a film salesman, 
whom he foimd one night in hU 
wife's company. 



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TTpon his return from San Fraa^f 
Cisco Sid Grauman was surprised trfT 
hear that he had been the cause for 
the arrest ef Don Alvln, orchestra 
leader at the Green Mill, on a charge 
of having given him a worthies* 
check for $160. Grauman explained 
that he bad sold the car to F. C. 
Lamb, a second-hand dealer, and 
that the latter had used his name !• 
making out the complaint at tha 
time Alvln was arrested. Alvia, 
however, made rsetitutlon to Lamto 
for the amount of the check and 
when arraigned before Police JudgO 
Hardy was dismissed. 

Universal Is negotiating with WePt 
Coast Theatres, Inc.. for the lease eC 
California, a 2,0f0-8eat picture house 
located on Mali street. The period 
of the lease is said to be for five 
years. This win give Universal two 
downtown houses, as at present they 
operate the Cameo, seating 800. The 
California, according to the Univer- 
sal plan, Is to be used for the show- 
ing of super feature pictures for runa 
only. 



Blanche Morsedte, 2S, did a bit e( 
rough dancing which did not please 
a couple of police ocers who visited 
the Princess, located on First street 
So they pinched her and she must 
stand trial for rendering a shocking 
performance. 



Douglaa Fairbanks and Mart 
Plckford celebrated their wooden 
wedding anniversary by buying gifti 
for each other. They were married 
here five years ago. Among "Doug's" 
gifts from his wife were several roll- 
ing pins, an athletic outfit, tennis 
rackets, etc. An informal dinner at 
home with only Immediate memberi 
of the family brought the anniver- 
sary to a close. 



Assemblyman Maurice Brown rf 
Sonoma county has Introduced a bin 
in the State Legislature at Sacra- 
mento calling for theatre manngert 
to prominently display a "Standln* 
Room Only" sign In front of thelf 
houses when there are no vacant, 
seats. 



One of the many bills pending be- 
fore the State Legislature at Sacra- 
mento Is one requiring all anima' 
trainers to take out licenses. 



ff-T^;'. :,* •r^'H'r^.- 



WedMtdar, April 8, IMS 



BURLESQUE 



VARIETY 



IT 



PERFONHERS' RECLASSIFICATION 
DISCUSSED BY COLUMBIA 



'iliit and Several Other Innovations Imminent for 
Next Season — Ail Runways Eliminated — Present 
Sharing Verms to Continue 



Jefferson, Portland, Me., 
Dropped by Columbia 

Portland. April 7. 

The JefCerson, Portland, will be 
dropped from the Columbia Circuit 
route April 15. The house has b«fn 
dolnr consistently good business 
with the Columbia shows with con- 
flicting reports anent the reason for 
closinff. 

A local report given some cre- 
dence Is that the Jefferson was cut- 
ting into the grosses of the ©'.he- 
local houses also controlled and 
operated by Abe Goodslde. 



A reclaaslflcatlon of burlesque 
performers' salaries; dropping of 
several houses; revocation of some 
franchises; elimination of the il- 
luminated runways Installed laat 
season in Columbia houses; con- 
tinuation of the Columbia's Clean 
Burlesque campaign and adoption 
oi last season's sharing terms, were 
a few of the matters decided upoi) 
tor next season, at the meeting hold 
'W the Columbia Amusement "^om- 
irtChy directors last week. 

Names of the fr.mchise holders 
who would be dro;)ped were not 
available, but reports of .changes 
were confirmed at rolcmbit* head- 
quarters. The elimination of the 
runways was tleclded jpon after a 
careful check up hi?(' disclosed the 
runways hadn't proven business 
getters and were cutting; down ca- 
pacities. 

Classification of Salaries 
The classlftcatlon of salaries will 
be worked out in order to protect 
the producers from overbidding for 
avallaTjle burlesque talent. The 
performers' burlesque salary will be 
determined much after the fashion 
now used in setting the salary on 
a vaudeville act. The producers 
will be expected to abide by^ the 
Valuation placed on the artist. 

All performers engaged will have 
to be booked through the Burlesque 
Booking Office. This will be strict- 
ly enforced next season, according 
to the Columbia officials. 

The producers didn't taRe kindly 
.te the B. B. O. last season and des- 
pite orders engaged talent direct 
whenever possible. The B. B.**©. 
receives^ a five per cent commission 
from the artist. This in the opin- 
ion of the producers, tended to jack 
Up salaries. The producers alleged 
the performers added the five per 
cent to their former salarls, when 
•ngaged through the B. B. O. The 
agency is in charge of Ike Weber. 

The announcement that the cir- 
cuit will drop several stands and 
tnay play some rei>eats next season 
is interpreted to mean Omaha^ 
Springfield, Bridgeport, Kansas 
City, Dayton and, Columbus. 

New Haven will replace Worces- 
ter on the circuit The house at 
Worcester Is to be tom down. ■> 
Runway Ordered Out 
The runway was ordered out of 
the Gayety, Washington, Saturday 
night, following an inspection of 
Sam Scrlbner, Tom Henry, Mike 
Joyce and Chae. Waldron. The 
Oayety will play the Columbia 
■hews next season, although re- 
torted as an indifferent stand dur- 
ing the season just closed. 

The similarity of Columbia shows 
"was roundly scored by the Columbia 
general manager and steps to reme- 
.dy the repetitions promised before 
next year. 




At Columbia headquarters In New 
York it was stated the house was 
dropped because the terms insisted 
upon were prohibitive. 



COLUMBIA cntcurr 

(April 13-20) 

bathing Beauties — IS Hurtlg & 
Seamen's, New York; 20 Empire, 
Brooklyn. 

Best Show in Tewn — 13 Orpheum, 
Paterson; 20 Empire, Newark. 

Broadway by Night — 13 Miner's 
Bronx, New York; 20 L. O. 

Came Along — 13 Gayety, Buffalo. 

Fart Steppers — IS Empire, Toledo; 
20 Olympic. Cincinnati. 

Follies of Day— IS L. O.; 20 Em- 
pire, Providence. 

Golden Crooks — 13 - 14, Court, 
Wheeling; 15 Steubenvllle; 1«-18 
Grand O. H., Canton; 20 Columbia, 
Cleveland. 

Go To It — 13 Casino, Brooklyn; 20 
Casino, Philadelphia. 

Hapo" Go Lucky — 13 Boston; 20 
Columbia, New York. 

Happy Moments — 13 Gayety, 
Montreal; 20 Gayety, Boston. 

Hippity Hop— 13 Palace, Balti- 
more; 20 Gayety, Washington. 

Hollywood Follies — 13 Olympic, 
Chicago; 20 Star & Garter, Chicago. 

Let's Go — 13 Gayety, Rochester; 
20-22 Avon. Watertown; 23-26 Co- 
lonial, :;tlca. 

Marion, Dave — 13 Gayety, De- 
troit. 

Monkey Shines — 13 Grand, Wor- 
cester. 

Nifties of 1924— IS Empire, Brook- 
lyn; 20 Orpheum, Paterson. 

Reeord Breakers — 1> Casino, 
Philadelphia; 20 Palace, Baltimore. 

Red Pepper Revue — 13 Oayety, 
Washington; 20 Gayety. Pittsburgh. 

Silk Stocking Revue — 11 Empire, 
Prcrvldence; 20 Gayety, Boston. 

Steppe, Harry — IS Empire, To- 
ronte. 

Step on It — IS Olympic, Cinoln- 
natl; 20 Olympic, Chlca«o. 

Step This Way— 18 Columbia, 
Cleveland: 20 Empire, Toledo. 

Stop and Go — IS Casino, Boston. 

Take a Look— IS New' Liondon; 14 
Mlddletown: 16 Merlden; 16-18 
Lyric. Bridgeport; SO Miner's Bronx, 
New York. 

Talk of the Town — IS Empire, 
Newark: 20 Hurtlg St Seamon's, 
New York. 

Wateon, Sliding Billy— IS Star & 
Garter, Chicago. 

Williams, Mollie — 18-16, Avon 
Watertown: 16-18 Colonial. Utlca. 

Wine, Woman and Song— 13, Oay- 
ety, Pittsburgh; 20-21, Court, 
Wheeling; 82, SteubenvUle; 28-25, 
Grand O. H.. Canton. 



Colored Stock Stops 

The proposed weekly musical 
comedy show policy at the I^afayette 
(Harlem) by the Frank Montgom- 
ery -J. Rosamond Johnson players. 
Including Johnson's band, stopped 
last week. The Lafayette shows 
were said to have had plenty of 
talent, but - the same faces each 
week is said to have mitigated. 

The succeeding attraction this 
week Is "The Oil Trust," organized 
by Fred Johnson. 



BURLESQUE REVIEWS 



NIFTIES OF 1925 

(COLUMBIA) 

Prima I>oniui Mabel White 

ttoubr«t .' Violet McKee 

Inirenoe BUIe Qracury 

SpecUlty IJllUn Frier 

Dancera Honor anil Smllni 

StralshI Jack Coylc 

Character Utllltr gam Bramaky 

Principal Will Roffera 

Conieiltmn Harry I.eK 

Fe&tured Comedian Danny Murphy 



PEOPLE IN STOCK 

The summer season of burlesque 
stock will open at the Academy, 
PItt.sburgh. April 27. following the 
closing of the regular Mutual sea- 
son at the house. 

George Jalte has engaged Frank 
Wakefield as the*productr for the 
stock shows and signed George 



This Joe Hurtlg Jaxs opera at the 
Columbia may not be the best the 
Columbia wheel affords, but you 
cap't take it away from "Nltties of 
1926" as far as a diverting, well- 
costumed, snappy show goes. It in- 
corporates all of the standard tricks 
of burlesuue. has a nifty chorus and 
a worthy comedian In l>anny Mur- 
phy, whose eccentric Dutch Is some- 
what reminiscent of his brother, 
George P. Murphy, yet never fails 
to ring the bell for laughs. Harry 
Leff's "Hebe" comic Is also well 
done, with Left making a great run- 
ning mate for Murphy, and the pair 
practically working as a duo 
throughout the two-act melange. 

"Nifties" is served in typical revue 
style, discarding plot entirely and 
made up of comic episodes, song 
scenes and stage pictures. Murphy 
dominates the comedy scenes, most 
of which are burlesque familiars, yet 
one never tires of the comic. He 
works like a Trojan and with seem- 
ingly little eff4rt achieves his pur- 
pose as a laugti spearer. 

Mable White Is a personable prima 
donna, handling her songs with a 
click delivery and fitting nicely Into 
severalof the scenes with Murphy 
and Leff. Her "souse" bit In the 
"Poppyland" scene was a classic of 
delineation that registered heavy. In 
this episode Murphy is entrusted 
with the "royal china." Mable comes 
on with a pocket flask and, afffcr Im 



contrast angle. The latter enlists IS 
girls, which fcM- looks %nd shapeli- 
ness are above the average burlesque 
standard. 

Hurtlg has not held back on the 
sartorial equipment, having provided 
a dozen or more attractive changes 
of costume for the choru'S and at 
least several attractive sets 

A couple of -Jxncing iwys blltM as 
Honor and SnUle-i sewed tMngs up 
at the Monday night ser.sion with 
their faat-stepplng and were veri- 
table show-stoppers, working in two 
numbers on their own and later in a 
specialty with Miss McKee. 

A slx-plece stringed orchestra, 
augmrnt'ed by a female "blues" sing- 
er, not mentioned in the billing and 
presumably an added attraction fo^ 
the Columbia engagement, proved a 
happy addition and went over well. 

"Nifties" has nothing with a par- 
ticular punch, but much that is en- 
joyable from a burlesque angle. 

Kdha. 



SPEED GIRLS 

(MUTUAL) 

Soubrette Helen Manning 

Prima donna Nellie Niri* 

Inren ue Bee Be 1 1 

Stralcht Date Curt in 

Charmctar Harry St-yon 

ConMdlan Ed Douslon 

Keatured comadlan Rajr Ke«l 



Sweets"; Bob Nugent of "Bashful 
Babies," Joe Perry, Hebrew come- 
dian, and Sid Gold, Juvenile. Princi- 
pal women engaged are Viola El- 
liott. Pauline Russell and Erin Jack- 
son. 



Leon, leading comedian with "Stolen blblng the forbidden liquid, smashes 

the royal crockery to smithereens, 
regardless of whether the mandarin 
shall exact the head of Murphy in 
return. The episode was one of the 
outstanding comedy punches. 

Another laugh was an automobile 
scene, with Murphy and Leff trying 
to proposition the Misses White and 
Gregory for a Jaunt, with the latter 
walking out on them rather than 
walk home after several minutes of 
snappy dialog that rocked the house. 
An eiatwration on the "money find- 
ing' bit that has been previously 
done in both ' vaudeville and bur- 
lesque, handled by Murphy, Left and 
Miss White, was another wow. In 
this scene Murphy finds a roll of |3< 
planted by a male "stall" working 
with Miss White. She comes on and 
overhears that Murphy is carrying a 
roll of- $600. She hollers cops, and 
when the gendarme arrives claims 
she has been robbed of $«00. The 
cop parts Murph from his six yards, 
but the latter retaliates by relieving 
the bluecoat of a grand, which more 
than evens things up. 

"Nifties" also boasts a nifty, hard- 
working chorus that gets a break in 
the first part. In that most of the 
numberg are of the picture and pa- 
rade type, but make up In the final 
episode with snappy, peppy dancing 
which has the desired effect frpm a 



MUTUAL SHOWS CLOSIHO 

Two shows of the Mutual Bur- 
lesque Association will close Satur- 
day; "Cuddle Up" In Boston, and 
"Steppin* Out" In Cleveland. 

Five shows are scheduled to close 
April 18: "Miss Now York, Jr.," ter- 
minates Its season In Boston: "IjOn- 
don Gaiety Girls," in Buffalo; 
"Hello, Jake." In Detroit; "Band 
Box Revue," in Akron, and "Bobl>ed 
Hair Bandits." in Baltimore. 



DALY'S SUMMER STOCK 



Ed Daly has leased the Capitol, 
Indianapolis, for summer burlesque 
stock. The house will be operated 
and the shows produced by Daly, 
Opening April "12 with "MIm Tobaa- 
co." one of Daly'i ColumbU Circuit 
shows. 

"Running Wild," another Daly 
Columbia, wIU follow, and "Brevi- 
ties" will be next. For the last 
named Daly will use the cast of 
his two Columbia attractions. 

Lena Daly featured on the Co- 
lumbia with "Misa Tobaaco." wlU 
he featured with the summer bur- 
lesque stock company. 



IN ALBAHT OH TEBMS 

Sim Williams' "Happy Moments" 

(Columb4a) will play the Capitol. 

Albany, N. T.. week of April 20. 

The show will go In on sharing 

•i^erms. 

Barney Gerard's "Follies of the 
pay" grossed »8,000 at the same 
house earlier In the season. 

"Happy Moments" was to have 
Playea the Jefferson, Portland, Me., 
the week of April 20, but the house 
will hp dropped by the circuit 



MUTUAL CIKCUIT 

Band Box Revue — IS, Mllea- 
Royal, Akron. 

. Bashful Babies — 13, Gayety, 
Wilkes -Barre. 

Beauty Paradore — IS, Gaiety. 
Scran ton. 

Bobbed Ha!r Bandits — IS, Gayety, 
Baltimore. 

QiBOl'i — !'• Mutual. Washington. 

Qiria From Follies — 18, Troca- 
dero. Philadelphia. 

Hello Jake Qirle— 18, Cadillac, De- 
troit. 

Hurry Up — 13,Empre88. St. PauL 

(Candy Kids--13, Garrlck. Des 
Molnee. 

Keily, Lew — 13, Garrlck, St. Louis. 

Kuddling Kutiee— 13, U O. 

Laffin' "Thru — 13, Academy, Pitta- 
burgh. 

Maids From Merryland — IS. Cor- 
inthian, Rochester. 

Make It Peppy—lS. Olympic. New 
York. 

Merry Makers — IS, Broadway, In- 
dianapolis. 

Mite New York, Jr.— 18, Howard, 
Boston. 

Moonlight Maide — IS, Empress. 
Milwaukee. 

Naughty Niftiea— 13. National, 
Chicago. 

Red Hot — 13, Empire. CleTeland. 

Round the Town — 18. Lgrrle, New- 
ark. 

Smiles and Kiseee — lS-15. Park. 
Erie. 

Snap it Up — #, Star, Brooklyn. 

Speed Girls — IS. Gayety. Boston. 

Speedy Steppere— 18, Geneva; 14. 
Elmlra; 16-18. Schenectady. 

Step Along — 13, Oayety. Louis- 
ville. 

Step Lively Girls — 13, Allentown; 
14. Sunbury; 15, Wllllamsport; If, 
Lancaator: 17-18. Reading, Pa. 

Stolen Sweets — 18, Mutual. Kan- 
sas CItv. 



STAR, CLEYELAND, NO MORE 

Cleveland. April 7. 

The Star, burlesque for over a 
quarter of a century, closed Satur- 
day to give way to a modern office 
building. 

The Danny De Marr steck^ur- 
lesque moved to Milwaukee. 



Whizz Bang 

Minneapolis. 



B,->bi*s — 13, Palace. 



NEW TERMS FOR MUTUAL SHOWS 



L H. Herk, president of the Mu- 
tual Burlesque Association, has 
Issued a call to all owners and 
operatorr of houses playing Mu- 
tual attractions for a meeting to 
be held at Mutual h0iCdquai:jter8 
in New York, on Tuesday, April 
21. 

It is reported that the present 
terms of the Mutual will be re- 
vised at the meeting with the 
revhsion greatly favoring the 
producers. The Mutual shows last 
season were sold to the houses by 
the producers at an average price 
of $1,600 weekly. The house paid 
hauling and other Items. The now 
terms, according to report, will be 
a percentage arrangement with a 
minimum for the producer set 
which will guarantee him operat- 
ing expenses for low. 

Mr. Herk has al.oo sent out a 
general letter to all comuany man- 
agers and a similar letter to all 
house managers asking for p.ir- 
tlculars about each other. In thlp 
manner a careful cheok up will bo 
received which will provide mate- 
rial for the Mutual executive to 
guide his future policy and prepare 
ids annual report. 

Request for Information 

The lettv follows: 

Vtm York. April «, 1926. 

Dear Sir: ^ 

You are hereby prdered to call 
your entire company together and 
read to them the following: 



Ladies and 



Gentlemen of the 
" Company: 



It is the earnest desire of the 
Mutual Burlesque Association to 
Improve as far as humanly possible 
any and every adverse condition 
with which your organization has 
possibly had to contend. With this 
object In view, we seek your as- 
sistance and hearty co-operation. 
Unless you furnlnh us with au- 
thentic information, It will be Im- 
possible for us to act. Therefore, 
we request from every principal, 
chorus girl, musical director, irtage 
carpenter, property man and elec- 
trician employed on our circuit, a 
frank expression of the treatment 
accorded to you by the manager of 
your show, house managers, stage 
hands, traiiiBfer men and railway 
ofncials. The condition of back 
?tage, dreseing rooms and efflcien'cy 
of orohestraa, together with sug- 
KestlcsM for the furtherance of 
more satisfactory conditions. 

Make your report to the under- 
signed la the plainest language 
you can command, with the assur- 
ance that your communication will 
4>e held strictly private. 

Whatever suggestions you make 
that are baned upon common sense 
and practicability will be seriously 
considered and In all probability 
acted upon. 

Your report must reach me not 
later than Monday. April 13, 1925. 

Yours truly. 
Mutual Burlesque Association, 

/. IT. nrrk. 
I'resldent. 



This Is one of the best Mutual's 
seen all season. It Is presented by 
the Venus Company and features 
Ray Read, veteran eccentric com- 
edian, who has been making bur- 
lesque audiences laugh 'since western 
wheel days. 

The show Is rich in comedy and 
has been given quite a production. 
The costuming of the i^orus and 
the wardrobe of the prima donna. 
Nellie Nice, stand out, but the big 
kick of the opera, with all due re- 
spect to Its many excellent features, 
is the unusual and sensational danc- 
ing of Helen Manning, a saubrette 
who will remain in burlesque .anly 
as long as she remains away from 
a good contract-breaking lawyer. 

This kid Is the best dancen^seen 
In hurlesque since Ethel Shutta 
.jrraduated into the big league. Ajx 
acrobatic contortion, a Cttaneston. 
and eccentric and essence are a few 
of her versatile contributions. In « 
addition she Is chick with youth, , 
personality and appearance. , She la ,; 
unquestionably the find of the sea- 
son, e 

Bee Bell Is the Ingenue, a hard 
working brunette, who can Jaxs. She 
and Miss Nice handle most of the 
numbers and look well at all times 
Read is assisted by Ed Douglas, a 
quiet working eccentric and big- 
nosed second comic. Date Curtlx* 
a good straight, and Harry Seyon, 
an excellent character man. ^ 

The book by Ray Read sticks to ^ 
tried and true Comedy scenes and all ^ 
milked dry by this know how cast. 
Among them Is the osteopath bit In 
which Read Is manhandled by MIrm 
Nice as a female doctor, Irish Justice 
flawlensly done. Jekyl and Hyde 
with Seyon turning In a corking bit 
of character work as Jekyl, a Man- 
dartan eceAe with both comedlan.s 
as spurioos Mandarins, and a bare 
stage scene similar to Victor I^oro 
and Emma Llttlefleld's vaudeville 
classic "Change Your Act." 

Read's eccentric characterization 
grows continuously from the open- 
ing. His knowledge of comedy values 
and his experience make him u 
valuable man for this circuit. The 
dialogue, in spots, savoured of double 
entendre, but never became of- 
fensively vulgar. The lapses were 
few and far between, however, and 
the girls were very piano with the 
grinds and shims. Several trips out 
on the runw.iy were executed as 
sedately as an Kaster parade. 

Miss Manning stopped the show 
In the first act with a corttortlon 
dance, which Included a routine of 
eye opening l>ack kicks, running and 
Jumping nplltH and concluded with 
a spilt wall: down the runway, across 
the stage to the first entrance. She 
used her hands to propel her body 
In the split position and held It 
over an uneven surface. The stunt 
capped a sensational dance. 

A bit later. In a striped male cos- 
tume, she flashed a solo eccentric 
that showed her vernatlllty and then 
came back later with a Charlestoi) 
that would stand Palmetto Inspec- 
tion. 

The water down the pants Is uael 
by Read and Mies Nice for one hi r 
laugh, and a table bit. with the fou.- 
prlncipalK throwing a liquor party, 
was another. The vlctrola needl<> 
references could stand a duller edge 
and be Just as effective. ^ 

"Speed Girls" Is the flr«t oper.i 
In a long time to play the Prospect 
without aid of an Oriental dancer. 
This show needs no nddc-l attrac- 
tions and can stand on lt« merit/. 
It's old fashioned burle«que with 
a modem production, which lias been 
well staged. <?«"• 



"0. K." WOFT OPEN COLD 

Cain A Davenport's "O. K." will 
break In two days at Patchogue. 
L. I., before Its summer run at the 
Columbia, N. T., Saturday, May 2. 
"O. K." will pJfty the t>reak In dates 
Thursday and F^tiday before coming 
In- -^ ■ 



18 



VARIETY 



EDITORIAL 



fKtfxr^rr' . if 



Wednesday, April 8, 1925 



^RIETY 



Tnd« Mark Raglatarad 

rabllshed W««klj by TABIBTT. IM. 

8lm« SHvamukn. Pr««ld«Dt 

U4 W«rt ««th StrMt N«w loi* Otj 



SUBSCRIPTION: 

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■iBSto C«pl«a..> '* Casta 



VoL Lxxvm 



No. S 



Jas. Stanton, Impostor 



A James Stanton claioilns to 
b« connected with Variety la 
an impostcr. There is no one 
by that name connected with 
any ol Variety's several offices. 

Stanton has cashed bad 
checks In Canada on' the 
strength of hU Variety repre- 
sentation. 



''Blue Law" Editorial 

{This editorial, headed "To Lauffh 
or to Cryt" waa printed in the 30 
ecripps-Hov>ard newspapert,) 



TO LAUGH OR TO CRYT 

Sometimes we wonder whether 
we ought to laugh or cry. In the 
gist of one day's news we read of 
a public speaker or a minister 
pleading for "respect for the law," 
all of which is highly commend- 
able and doubtless the outcrop- 
pings of a sincere desire to make 
this old world a better place in 
which to live, and then In the next 
Ay's news we read this: 

"If your wife's hatpin is too 
loy, she ia subject to punishment 
In Massachusetts. 

"Ohio's I/ekislatur« Is cohslder-i 
Ing the propriety of driving a 
donkey past a grave yard faster 
than six miles an hour. 

"The same Ohio Ijeglslature bos 
passed a law prohibiting Sunday 
dances at which more than five 
couples arA \h ttendance." 

And so on, and on — as the story 
gives a list of other "^luo laws," 
•qually ridiculous, that are new 
being enacted throughout the na- 
tion in our new wave of legis- 
lative fanatlclsin. 

Probably the greatest weakness 
•f the law is the Jaw itself. The 
statute books are so cluttered 
with nonsensical foolishi^ess of 
tbif kind that respect for all law 
Is l^eakened and society suffers in 
consequence. 

These freak statutes sound 
funny. But after thlAking it over 
calmly, we wonder If they aren't 
really more deserving ot.our tears 
than of our laughter. 

Sumptuary laws are a confes- 
sion of failure on the part of their 
advocates — nothing else. Having 
failed to convince by logic and 
entreaty, they fall back upon 
compulsion. Force* replaces rea- 
son as the instrtmient of effecting 
their misguided dreamq. 
^There Is notnlng new in this 
principle of trying to force one's 
views on another; only the 
method is new. 

Centuries ago Bruno was 
burned at the stake because his 
views did not conform with thoSe 
who held the power. The Chris- 
tian martvra were put to death 
because of their conflicting be- 
liefs. The terrible deeds of the 
Spanish Inquisition were lighted 
up by the funeral pyres of their 
hopeless victims. Then, too, there 
were the witch burners, who — in 
their fanatical zeal— put helpless 
and harmless old women to the 
stake. 

But those convinced by force 
are not convinced at all. 

We are reminded of Galileo, at 
• the tottering age of 69, ws drag- 
ged before an assembly of cardi- 
nals, august enough to awe the 
world itself, and compelled to re- 
cant his theory that the earth 
moves around the sun. Galileo 
recanted but, so the story goes, 
as the old Italian rose from his 
knees he mumbled to himself: "It 
does move, nevertheless." 

Thus does slumbering atavism 
again assert Itself in the "blue 
laws" of today as these moderns 
turn to the legislatures Instead of 
to the stake as their method of 
forcing their views — no matter 
lM>w narrow they may b0-^n the 
public at hurge. -* ' 

Thus, by sowing the seeds of 
ridicule, do the "blue law" advo- 
cates mock ree' 



Thus, by e> 



'aw. 
.cing their tiswi, 



PANIC OVER CROSS-WORD PUZZLE 



A panic started In this office last week and bad not subsided at 
press time. It appears to be on for the next two years besides. AH 
over a cross-word puszle contest "innovated" by Variety on the cheap 
scheme Of giving subscriptions to the paper for prises. Under the 
conditions of the . contest the winner waa to receive two two-year 
subscriptions; the second, one two-year subscription, and the third 
guesser a subscription for six months. Why the disparity between 
the second and third prlxe is also another reason for the panic. It's 
the indicator that brought out all of the facts. And the facts are 
terrible! 



Of the 37 answers and two squawks received in response to the 
Invitation to undo the pussle, there are IS firsts, one second and six 
thirds. Of course, those six thirds are a life saver; but think of those 
13 firsts! It would have been more economical to have given one 
one-year subscriptions for squawks only. 



Still, with 20 subscribers that we are now ccrUin of, no more can 
it be thrown up to us: 

"Oh, that Variety! It has no circulation." ^, 



We have circulation! We and the Post Office know it No matter 
if we had to give the paper away to get it, we've got it ! Twenty to 
start with — but no more contests! 



Reading the record of this Cross- Word Puzzle will explain to every- 
one Just bow smart we are. We're smart, wait and see! 



For months and months Variety never had anything in It that looked 
like a cross-word puzzle. There was no one In the office who could 
make them up or make them out. That's one of the causes. The 
other was a silent fear there would "be a catch somewhere to one. 
There was. Listen! . ..• 



Variety out of l^bit has a Chicago office. Playing around Chicago 
was a monologist, one Senator Murphy (but the Senator doesn't go 
— nor the Murphy, either). We're so sore at that guy now that even 
this little free publicity grieves us.' ^ 



Senator Murphy came Into the Chicago office with a great idea, (160 
in cash and an advertising bug! Nothing meant a thing out there 
excepting the $160 cash. Were you ever in Chicago? And In our 
office? $160 in cash at one time! ! «' 



Senator Murphy wanted to advertise a Cross-Word Puxzle he had 
made out. He wanted to know Itow much It was. They asked him 
how much he had? He said ll<0. They told him |1«0! That's 
according to instruction, because exp«rience has taught us that we 
can never take them but once. 



Senator Murphy's ad could have been printed for $40 Just as easily 
and at $40 not so many people would have seen It For $160 it became 
prominent But Senator Itfurpby is no simp. He wanted' to know 
what we would do for the "Puzzle and $160. After he found out, he 
immediately paid over the mopey and leift Chicago. 

The Chicago office couldn't imagine any sane man giving it $160, so 
they spent the money and forgot the puzzle, believing that by that 
time the Senator was safe somewhere in ' an instttutlon. But Senator 
Murphy insisted that his puzzle be published or his, $160 p6 returned. 



So we had to print the pusxle< 



Meanwhile the Chicago office conferred with the' New York office 
about what -the prizes should be. Chicago said to make It subscrip- 
tions^ as they had discovered no one cared about reading Variety 
anyway, so we were safe t^ere and that a nian with $140 likely 
couldn't make up one anybody else could make but 



Thereupon, the New York office must have gone wild. It's unknown 
as yet (through the Investigation not being completed) who, in t)ie 
New York office, gor a piece of that $160 from the G. O. Anyway 
some one here (who should be teamed up with the Senator for the 
same place) concluded that, since the prizes were to be subscriptions, 
we Just as might well be liberal. Th4t explains tbe first two prises 
offered. 



But thereafter! Sverything was all set with the Post Office. They 
said, go ahea4 and give prizes if you want to, but don't cheat Tlwt 
didn't hurt our feelings, for it seems to be the first thought with 
anyone about us. But after that we got a letter £rom< tha P. O.I It 
didn't say much! Just that a contest to tbe P. O. is a conteat Any 
subscribers yoa get that way are not subscribers — they are annoyances. 
Hereafter .as you select contest subscrlbars, please hold your list of 
them separate; stamp each wrapper separately with a regular stamti 
and under no circumstances attempt to slip them in under the second" 
class postage. If you do, we'll get you and bluey! your second-class 



privilege Is off or something to thf^t end. 



P 



I 



Smartest pap^v in the country— that VarietJ^! Got a Cro$s Word 
Puzzle advertisement the first Cross Word It ever printed, and . got 
paid ($160) for It too. ^d all they have t« give for It as prizes are 
IS two two-year subscriptions, aiiabuiftlhg to $1H at our subScripticn 
price ($210 if Iq, C^anada or elsewhere); one tWo-year subscription, $14, 
and six slxrinonths subscriptions^ $21. Gross $211, ' , 



No Wonder we're broke all the timet 



Wanted— EfflcWncy man — good or bad. 









15 YEARS AGO 






INSIDE STUFF 



OH TAUDEVILLB 



A gross of over $49,000 was rolled up at the Friars' Frolic, instead ot 
146,000 as mentioned last week. The difference was the amount reallzMi 
for tbe autographed program sold at i^uctlon during the performaace, 
at $2,600. 

It's the biggest total ever realized by tbe usual S^day night benefit 
In a New York theatre and the net will be In compaRson. 

Charlie Pope, chairman of the committee In charge for the Friars^ 
had hta entire income checked up by Tuesday, following the affair, then 
finding he vaa only $6.60 out of the way and thfit in favof of the cluK 



George M. Cohan's first professional work since retiring from active 
production several years ago was in stag^lng Ina Claire's vaudeville act 
last week in Atlantic City. Miss Claire was playing there in "Groupdi 
for Divorce," which closed Saturday, and. Geoftrey Kerr was 91; to 
rehearse the act, which opens tomorrow (Thursday) in Mt. V^moa, 
N. Y. Cohan, meeting her, we§t over the sketch, punched it \ip fiad 
put the cast through its paces. His work with Miss Claire was purely 
complimentary. 



Eva Tanguay may visit London this summer to appear prof essienally. ; 
Miss Tanguay has never been to the other side for appearances. It is ire* 
ported B. Montagu, the English agent now in New York, saw Mias Tan* 
guay, making her an offer of 400 pounds weekly to appear in the halla 
If the deal is closed Miss Tanguay will go across in May. 



In the Palace, New York, program this week In a picture of Ina Claire, 
underneath, the caption says that Miss Claire started in vaudeville at. 
$40 a week and returns to it at $3,000 weekly. It's seldohi the K-A elr-' 
cult mentions salary. 



A recent announcement from Atlanta said the New York department 
store of R. H. Macy Sc Co., in association with a local store, int«n(^«d to 
expand into a largo building proposition there involving some millions 
of dollars. Included in the buildini^ was to be a theatre, policy unin> 
nounced. 

As the control 61 Macy's Is wholly within the hands of Jews s^nd.aa 
Atlanta Is looked upon as the apex of K. K. K. enthusla^sm In the south, 
the significance of the association appe&rs to be that investigation ]baa 
dieclded the Macy people the Ktux influence has waned. j. 

Southerners claim that those left in the K. K. K. are only the. c;^* 
merclally inclined. One city editor In a Southland city Joined the Kluxers 
xor me sole purpose of being apprised of their movements, in order that 
he should miss no sensational news stories of the local K's doings. Thai 
took in whippings, among other thlngf. He missed nothing. 



A story taking In Martin Beck has been but lately beard. If Mb 
have happened before Beck left the Orpheum Circuit's presidency.'^ It 
says that he was on very friendly terms 'wUh a leather merchant. 'As 
their friendship progressed. Beck appeared to pick Up in amazimigly 
swift time many mntters connected with the leather business the mfer< 
chant h^d no idea he could have knows. Finally, Beck talked familiarly 
about something; in the leather trade the merchant knew cq^ld b<^- thus 
spoken oply bjr souteone In the business or very Intimate with' ita 
members. 

Shortly afteir^ Beck (;oinnaLenced > to bear Bis companion tftlk af>out 
vaudeville as though he were a theati'e owner.' It puzzled Be<;k, who 
said nothing, finally, when Beck made some Intimate remark about 
leather, the leather merchant retorted by sayin|^: "Eh, I hear i^our poast 
business is off. What's the matter' w^lh the prpheuin In Frisco? You 
have been letting Paubiges get in oh you,''haven't you?" 

Beck pleaded for nn explana,t^h, and at last the leather merchant 
unloosened: "Well," he said, "i made' up my mind yoii were getting 
your inforipation abfiut the leather business tb|'ough 'The I..eather Jour- 
nal,,' so I have been reading "VarMty.* " 



A report that lYed V. Bowers had stranded bis 8h<A», "WhafU I do 
a few weeks ago and Intended to play a .condensed version in vaudeville 
was In error as (ftr as the strand meotion, also, the suggestion it waa 
Mr. Bowers' show. It waa an .association In management with a dis- 
agreement, one of the managers leaving, going South, whereupon Mr, 
Bowers brought the company to New York- 



• V * 



MKE SCOIT'S EASTER POOl OF HONEST WORliS 

— i".i--v ,■;; ■ „,. •..■, ■ ' 

Don't promise to be a friend to a stranger^ 

If he win call around tomorrow. 

Don't put it off,, you may not live so long, 

And his heart may bo down with sorrow. 

-What good is ail of those bank rolls, 'what good Is all the wealth, 

Sure there Is nothing any good in God's, world, my friends, if you h*^W»*f 

good health. " „ . '^ 

So let ns have a pleasant world for' e&ch otherbOK ' ^- *'*' a-u 
And when the daylight Is dawning " '. .^'t^'r- v-,rtw 

Mike will be praying to give you afi ^ood heailth, ' ' '" , .,>;r- 
To be with your poor mother ahd friends this.' Easter morning. , 




(From hack files of Variety and Clipper) 



Plans for alrdomes throughout New York were killed effectively by 
the city government, which decreed that all such places must have 
concrete floors and drainage systems. , ... ■ 

• 

John L. Sullivan, playing English vaudeville, was doubling between 
two places — Empire, Shoreditch, and tbe Palace, E^astham. 



M. S. Bentham had dug up an "educational" act— A. W. Wyndhatn, 
a civil engineer connected with the digging of the Panama Canal, who 
was giving a 30-mlnute talk with stereopticon views. ,, ' ' . , 



Maud Allan, In a flock of classical dances, did $11,000 In three pelr- 
formances In Frisco. 



Elbert Hubbard, the slick ad write^ who also wrote epl^ands aikd 
"Little Journeys" In bis spare time, took a week's vaudeville flyer at 
tbe Majestic, Chicago, with his big hat fiowlar tie and the outfit His 



does the law crucify Itself. ' ' 

Laugh, If you must, over the 

lawte on hatpins and donksys sad 



the like. BiM remepiber that t<«l- 1 
gedy lies buried between their 
Uo4s. 



Wordt from the heart 9f the hbm^letg chdmpion, Mik^ Scott. "'[' 
Better t« live An hope thoA die in d^gpair. ■' ■ . - 1 "< '-.I 

' ' — — — ' - - -- • ■ - ■ I ■■ ' ■< -■■ 

salary was $1,000 weekly for a monoJog; but when it waa definite .that 
he "went over," Fra Elbertus slipped the gimmick on his salary wlveel 
and didn't work th6 squeeze until that wheel registered $2,500. , ,r- 

— ^— — , ' 

Paula fidwardes was even now making "raturns" to vaudeville. Hef 

latest was a single with five changes, and about 18 years later (two 

years ago) she made another "return," this time with a revue which 

was spotted No. 2 in tha big time Keith houses. 

The Gerard-Miner burlesque show, "Follies of the Day," was burnt 
out near Louisville, the only piece of luck being that the catastrophe 
was near the end of the season. 



The "Adam Sowerguy" letters which J. A. Murphy wrote for Variety 
at this time were going strong, the one In the current Issue being » 
darb. It had Adam Sowerguy tellln' about his son leaving to Join » 
medicine show— ^lat leaving him short for help. Here's the letter: 

"The advance man from a circus said he would help me out in 
thp ticket office, I never s^en anybody sell tickets so fast. I was 
afraid he'd come out short, but he didn't. He bought a new suit of 
clothes aXtpr the matinee and <ome around again at night He didn't 
charge . me outhln' for helping." , ^-51 



. Tbe Hippodrome and Madison Square Oat-den. the latter playing the 
Barnum show, i^ere trying to outdo' each other In advertising. 

t . , , , . ' ^ 

1 ' ■ ■ I . _ *-■- - — 

The elephants with the Ringling show In Chieagb stampeded and, ^ 
although no damage was caused, the mishap necessitated their tern- f 
l>orsry withdrawal from the &r«na. - *^ " "-••'- _j 



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.Wednesday, April 8, 1925 



LEGITIMATE 



VARIETY 



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11 NEW SHOWS IN EASTER FLOOD; 
SEASON'S BUSINESS THOUGHT 'SHOT' 



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t«aderfl» However, Untouched by Conditions — Jew- 
bh Passover Helps Holy Week— ''Mikado" and 
*'Backslapper" Opening Saturday — Six Houses 
Dark This Week — Five Premieres Monday 






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Broadway started Holr W««k 
ifritb six the&trea dark. Two will 
ttWgM, Saturday evening to escape 
the Easter influx, with 11 entrants, 
'tnaklng it one of the heaviest 
premiere cards of the season. 

The dark spots will be lighted 
up on and after Monday, but there 
Is no assurance business will bound 
upward to an appreciable extent. 
Managers are hopeful but other 
showmen are of the opinion the sea- 
son is shot so far as real business 
jroes. 

Early this week trade was about 
that expected for the fl^al Lenten 
seven days, while the leaders dis- 
claimed being much affected. There 
may be a favorable break mitigating 
Holy Week, with the coming of the 
Jewish Passover starting tonight 
(Wednesday) and continuing two 
days. Box offices report activity 
In advance ticket sales from 
Thursday on. Good Friday, there- 
fore, may not be as bad as usual. 

There are 29 shows in cu^ rates 
«rtd IS, buys in the premium 
agencies this week. The number of 
"bargain shows is slightly under last 
Week because of the attractions 
which dropped out Saturday. 

Continuing, however, are several 
attractions known to have grossed 
less than f2,000. That is no mys- 
tery to those In Hhe know. Backers 
of the respective flops have doubt- 
less been given to understand 
"everything will be aU right" after 
Easter. 

Last week's arrivals on Broad- 
ffajr were limited to two attrac- 
tions, neither one clicking. "Os- 
triches" stopped at the Comedy in 
iU first week. "Bringing Up 
Father," rated a one nighter turkey, 
got between $7,000 and $8,000 at 
the Lyric, principally from cut 
rates. The management intends 
sticking it out for a time at least 
but each performance has its quota 
of walk-outs after the first act. 

At the Oreenwlch Village some- 
thing good is touted in "Love for 
Love" a revival of Congreve's 
comedy which dates back several 
hundred years. The critics raved 
the play and it seems a candidate 
for Broadway, If not censored by 
the citizens play Jury, as "Love" Is 
admittedly v^y naughty. 

Nothing Interferes with the reiyn 
•f the leaders. There are now five 
outstanding attractions listed as 
liaving top call In the agencies. In 
the order of demand they are: 
"Follies," "Rose -Marie," "The Dove," 
"Is Zat 80" and '"The Fall Ouy." 
The first two named are musical. 

The "Follies" leads all with $40,- 
•00 weekly the pace. Right behind 
•nd conUnulng to cap«w:lty all per- 
formances is "Rose Marie" at $37.- 
100; "The Student Prince." $35,000; 
• llttia under that fbr "Louie the 
14th." The other musicals last 
week: "Lady Be Good," $26,000; 
"Music Box Review" and "T^e Love 
Song" close to that figure; "Sky 
Hi»h,- $21,000; "Artists and 
Models." $16,000; "Topsy and Eva," 
$14,0«» to $15,000; "My Girl," 
tlS.OOO (strong for small house). 

Around $21,600 is the remarkable 
Wt for "Is Zat Sor which tops 
th* non-musicals without a sign 
of weakening; "The Dove," which is 
a virtual sell out, around $17,500; 
"Ladies of the Evening" was off 
somewhat, but still important at 
$14,600; "The Harem." around 
$16,000; "The Fall Guy," big ex- 
empt gallery, $18,000; same for "The 
Firebrand" with "What Price 
Olory" now at the $12,000 mark; 
"Old English" holds up strongly, 
114,600; "Abies Irish Rose." amas- 
^ at over $12,000; "They Knew 
What They Wanted" about the 
same; "The Wild .Duck." good at 
$11,000; "Hoirs Dells" took another 
Jump last week and boat $10,000; 
"Candida" also Improved,' going to 
$1,000 after dropping sharply when 
a CMi oh.ingc occurred. The othorB 
'anlfc downwatd: ^"The Guards- 
man," under $8,000; "While Col- 
lars, $8,000; "The Night Hawk,- 
$6,000; "The UaL." $7,000. 

Four shows stopped last Satur- 
day, Including "Ostriches" and two 
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DILLINGHAM HAS INA 
CLAIRE AND CHAnERON 



Miss Claire in ''Most of Us" 
— Miss Chatterton Promised 
Before Failure of "Minister" 



LEBLANG'SMANY 
INTERESTS 



Cut-rate Wizard Adds on 
48th Street 



Charles B. Dillingham will have 
Ina Claire as a star under his di- 
rection for a term of years, be- 
ginning in September, when Miss 
Claire will appear in a new comedy 
by Frederick Lonsdale at the Gaie- 
ty. New York. 

The comedy. It is understood. Is 
the "Most of Us Are," which has 
already been announced by Mr. 
Dillingham. Miss Claire is playing 
Keith-Albee vaudeville this sum- 
mer and will continue until the 
time for rehearsals In her new 
piece. 

Dillingham also will have Ruth 
Chatterton under his management 
next season, having promised her 
a new play following the failure of 
"The Little Minister." It develops 
the producer had some doubts over 
its success and promised the new 
piece to Miss Chatterton before the 
"Minister" opened. 



PREACHER IS HELD 
ON ACTRESS' CHARGE 



Orval L Tompson Threat- 
ened Mrs. Marjorie Fisher 
— Demanded $150 



WOMENFORMING 

CLUB AS 

"EWES" 



WATSON'S COUBT SEBIAL 

Rose Watson's efforts to get 
Bobby Watson, of "My Girl," to 
make good $350 In back alimony Is 
getting to be a court serlaL 

A new chapter was added when 
for a second time Mrs. Watson's 
motion was dented, t>«causs of 
faulty legal papers. 

Watson wiw ordered to pay her 
at the rate of $40 a week. 



"ABIE," MILWAUKEE, 11 WK8. 

Chicago, April 7. 
"Abie's Irish Rose" wlU have 
completed eleven weeks at the 
Garrlck. Milwaukesw when It Oxits 
April 18. 



Hookng Up a 'Tnrk" 



"Bringing Up Father," the 
Ous HIU "turkey" * whiob 
opened at the Lyric, New York, 
last week, la said to b« pool- 
ing with the house, an un- 
usual circunMtance when it Is 
considered the Oppenhelmer 
Brothers of St. Louis, current 
lessees, turned down an addi- 
tional 12 weeks with a guaran- 
tee frum William Fox for a 
contmuance of "The Iron ' 
Horse." Producers of road 
shows of a like calibre flguro 
that Hill's nut on the ow is 
so low that las house and 
show, with $8,000 charged off 
for rental, should get out on 
$5,000. The chorus Is being 
paid $30 weekly, while the top 
salary among the principals Is 
said to be $100. 

Hill's lobby display at the 
Lyric Is getting raary laughs. 
In the front frames, the regular 
three-sheets are stuck, jammed 
In, as they are too large for 
the frames. On the side of the 
frames small heralds are 
tacked, while inside the road 
frames are displayed and on 
other frames cheap pictures 
and drawings of the cartoon 
strip are also tacked but not 
framed. 

Apparently the only exploita- 
tion expenses to which Hill 
has gone is on the electric 
signs, which had new letters 
installed. On the large Sign 
atop the marquee, erected 
when "The Iron Horse" went 
in. Is a picture of .TIkk^, spe- 
cially Illuminated, and surround-j 
ed by lettering. ' .' i 



Joe Leblang, the cut rate ticket 
mogul but Interested In many ven- 
tures in and out of theatricals, has 
taken over the 48th Street theatre 
under a 15-year lease. It gives 
Leblang two Broadway theatres, as 
he at present controls the George 
M. Cohan, part of the Fitzgerald 
build Iner, the major portion of the 
stock of which Is owned by the 
ticket wizard. 

The Actors' theatre, first known 
as Equity Players, has uasd the 
48th Street for the past three sea- 
sons. The actors group will seek 
another theatre. The switch In 
tenants resulted from a raise In rent 
amounting to $6,000 a year which 
the Actors' theatre was given t^e 
refusal of. The Leblang lease calls 
for $70,000 annually plus carrying 
costs which amount to about $16.- 
000, or a total of $85,000. 

The house Is owned by W. A. Brady 
and Lawrenco Weber, who pur- 
chased the property for $MO.O00. Re- 
cently they rejected a proffer of 
$700,000. At the end of the 16-year 
Leblang lease Brady and Weber will 
have secured a clear title to the 
48th Street without liaving spent 
a dollar in the purchasei. That is 
explainable through the peculiar 
conditions of ths sale to them. This 
called for reducing the mortgage 
(virtually amounting to the orig- 
inal purchase price) at the rate of 
$30,000 annually. 

The reduction of ths mortgage 
thus far has principally been 
through the profits of rental. So 
tar the mortgage has l>een reduced 
$150,000 and the remaining $460,000 
will be paid during the Leblang 
tenancy. 

Leblana's ActtvHias 

Leblang's varied activities In- 
clude severai premium ticket 
agencies, a department store in 
Newark and he Is said to be in- 
terested in a Broadway production 
firm. Recently be was appointed 
.chairman of ths board of directors 
of a new national bank. 

Charles Miller, who has man- 
aged the 48th Street sines it was 
secured by Brady, coes with the 
lease. That was a condition in ths 
lease to ths Actors' theatrsL 



Boston, April 7. 

Charged with threatening to do 
bodily harm to Mra Marjorie 
Fisher, an actress, of Roxbury, un- 
less she iMiid him $150, Orval L. 
Tompson, a young Mormon evange- 
list, of Somerville, wais arrested 
yesterday by Cambridge police. It 
is alleged that he sent Mrs. Fisher 
a series of post cards and letters 
signed "F. H. Randall." A trap was 
laid and he was caught In the act 
of calling at the post office for a 
letter supposed to contain the $150. 

Mrs. Fisher, formerly was in 
"Molly Darling" and "The Dream 
Girl," told of having met Tompson 
whom she knew as Frank Mc- 
Donald, about a year and a half 
ago. She said she had seen him 
infrequently on subsequent oc- 
casions. 

Tompson was appointed a min- 
ister in the Re-organized Church 
of Jesus Christ of Latter 0ay 
Saints Oct 20, 1923, at Independ- 
ence, Mo. 



Fannie Brice Protects 
"\& Zat So?'' Interest 



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Earl Carroll in Equity 

Barl Carrbll Is a member of Ekiul- 
ty, having joined in Chcago two 
weeks aCo. Ths producer of "Vani- 
ties" designed a publicity stunt by 
appearing In ths revus Iiimself. and 
it worked, so far as ths newspapers 
were concerned. But when Car- 
roll mcde known his intention, he 
was informed by an Bqulty repre- 
sentative that he must first join. 

It seecos that Garl had some new 
summef scenery, purchased when 
he went to Florida for a winter va- 
cation, and wanted to show his new 
white pants, plus extras. So he went 
on In a South African l>lt, mind- 
ful of his "Whits Cargo." also then 
current in the Loopi. 

Carroll Is classed as a junior 
member of Equity, because he 
lacked two years' experience. That 
gives him the same rating as Hey- 
wood Broun, provided the latter has 
paid dues lately. Dues are the 
same for juniors, liut the initiation 
fee is less, which brought no cota- 
plalnt from CarrolL Though he 
kicked in with $17.60, he must Boon 
pay a)7aln, the lieml-annual payment 
being due May 1. just like regular 
members. 



Premiere for **Delivranc" 

Los Angeles. April 7. 

"Delivrano," a comedv-drama by 
Kdward Stanley, is to have its flrflt 
showing on any stage at the 
Murosco Sunday night (April 15). 

Harlan Tucker and Charotte 
Treaday will be In ths lsa4<k,( 



Legal dlfflcultlea were anti- 
cipated but matters are adjust- 
ing themselves, with the Shu- 
Iwrts rendering accurate and 
full accountings to Fannie 
Brice In the "Is Zat So?" pro- 
duction. Miss Brice Invested 
$6,000 in the sho v for a 26 
per cent interest. 

The original holding com- 
pany, Galflelding, Inc., was ab- 
sorbed :>y a new corporation. 
Is Zat So, Inc.» which the Shu- 
l>erts organized when they took 
ths show over. Eirle Boothe, 
on behalf of Galflelding, yic, 
undertook to turn over that 
company to the Shul>erta The 
latter now control 50 per cent 
of the show and Galflelding, 
Inc., the balance, but Miss 
Brice took exception to her 
not being made a stockholder 
of Is Zat So, Inc. O'Brien. 
Malevinsky & Driscoll, for the 
comedienne, took it up with 
the Shuberts, who agreed to 
render full accosntings, turn- 
ing over books, papers, vouch- 
ers, etc., to the lawyers for a 
thorough check-up In order to 
protect Miss Brice's interest. 



Outcome of Lambs Bar- 
ring Girls From 
Gambol 



Over at the Lambs Sunday night 
a group of newspapermen were the 
official guests of Thomas Melghan. 
R. H. Burnside and Marc Luescher. 
Seemingly the purpose of the af- 
fair was to enlighten the news- 
papermen on the program for the 
coming Gambol and incidentally to 
let them know that there was no 
inner-club friction over the recent 
contr^ersy as to whether or not 
the traditions of the club should 
go by the board and women be per- 
mitted to take part in this year's 
public event. Melghan explained 
away any doubts that there might 
have been regarding the battle in 
the club. 

Outside reports, however, are to 
the effect that the girls are not 
taking any too kindly to their 
barring ^rom the Oamt>ol and the 
women are to have a club of their 
own. Thus far the girls have 
selected a tentative name for their 
organization which Is "The Ewes." 

Women both of stage and screen 
are to comprise the membership. 



6.30 A. M. SUGGESTION 
FOR 'TOLLIES" GRU 



Kingston Hears from Oept. 

Store Station — Doesn't Dare 

Mention It Biick Stage 



NO UBEL ON DORIS 
KEANE, SAYS COURT 



$100,000 Action Dismissed— 

''Graphic'' Mentioned Her 

with Fatty Arbuckie 



Doris Keane Sydney's $100,000 
libel suit against ths Macfadden 
Newspaper Publishing Co.. pub- 
lishers of the New York "Evening 
Graphic" has been ordered dismis- 
sed by Justice Levy in the New 
York Supreme Court on the ground 
the complaint does not set forth a 
sufficient cause for action. Miss 
Keane, who has been married to 
Basil Sydney, also an actor, since 
1918, complained of the alleged 
libelous news story in the "Graphic" 
of Dec. 16. 1024, which had it in 
part: "Doris Keane Is, according 
to rumor, "Fatty" Arbuckle's latest 
lady love." 

Miss Keane took umbrage because 
Arbuckie was Indicted for murder 
In California "after a disgusting, 
drinking bout and orgy," as t'lie 
complaint termed it, and the 
"Graphic's" slogan, "Nothing but 
the Truth" on Its flrst page, made 
the rumored report particularly 
signiflcant. 

Justice Levy opined that on its 
face the story wasn't libelous and 
that Innuendo onnnot be taken into 
consideration. 



An Invitation for free publicity 
for a show over radio nev^ will l>« 
accepted with 600 t# 1 quoted ; 
against, unless the players stay up • 
all night. { 

WOK suggests that half a dozen : 
"Follies" principals appear in its , 
New York studio at 6.$0 some, 
morning, to meet Bernarr MacFad- 
den, who conducts dally radio .. 
calesthenlcs at quarter to seven. 
The studio manager points out the 
players will be introduced to the, 
physical culture expert before ths 
microphone and the name of the 
"Follies" will naturally be men- ' 
tioned. ' 

Sam Kingston received the radio , 
ofrer. Tti^re is a long price bet 
quoted that Sam hasn't the nerve 
to mention It back stage. He 
merely stated that WOR w;ui 
owne'd by Bamberger's department 
store in Newark and the store 
bunch don't get up that early either. 

Kingston refused even under dire 
threat to reveal the time he gets 
out of the hay. Nor will he state 
when he climbs In. 



SILVERNAIUS BANKRUPTCY 

Clarke Silvernall, actor, filed a 
voluntary petition in bankruptcy 
last week. listltfK totHl liabilities of 
$10,442.20 and f5« Iq assets, which 
are clothes, and considered exempt. 

The principal creditors Include 
Eugene Ogden, on a $1,000 loan; 
Marlon Klrby. "Seventh Heaven" 
company. $500; Lillian Walker, 
$2,000 due on a business investment; 
Frank Barratt Carman (of Mrs. 
Hugo SchoellkopC fame), $200 on a 
loan secured by a note; Femlna 
Theatre, Paris, $3,000 owing for 
breach of contract. 

These liabilities total $8,339, with 
the balance on notes by the Devsilck 
Corp., composed of Jack Devereaux, 
Silvernall and Laura D. Wlick, 
which sponsored a flop Broadway 
production. 



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Warren Ash as "Abie's" Understudy 

Warren Ash has been enKapecI hh 

general undcrHtudy for tlie oriKlniil 

company of "Abie's Irish Rose," at 



Going Crooked" Sd Tide 

"Going Crooked" Is the third and 
final title given the comedy written 
and played In by Wlllium Collier 
which John Golden produced orig- 
inally under the name of "The 
Frame ITp." When the latter title 
was found to have been used be- 
fore the piece was called "Re: Ward." 

WInchell Smith has rewritten tho 
last act in entirety. "Going Crook- 
ed" opens Sunday at the Cort, Chl- 



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VARIETY 



LEGITIMATE 



Wednesday, April 8, 1925 



$8,500 IN SALARIES 
FOR IMKADO" CAST 



The Gilbert and Sullivan revivals, 
"Mikado" and "Princess Ida," open- 
lag Saturday and Monday respec- 
tively, are geared heavily, the first 
named having ezpenees of about 
$16,000 including house and show, 
while "Princess Ida." put on by 
Lawrence J. Anhalt, la figured to 
haye a salary list all told of |6,4S0. 
Playing the Shubert, it Is probably 
getting 60-50 terms, which necessi- 
tates it doing heavy business to 
break and get back the production 
cost. 

•The klkado" reTlval, which the 
8huberts are opening at the 44th 
St Saturday, Is scaled regularly at 
$S.50 with |& for the opening. The 
troupe carries a chorus of 100 at an 
estimated salary of |40 each week. 
Marguerite Namara, in the Yum- 
Yum role, draws the heaviest sal- 
ary. $1,600 weekly. Tom Burke is 
getting $«00. l.upJno Lane $1,000, 
William Danforth $600 and Stanley 
Forde $400. The others. Including 
a Japanese retinue for use in the 
second act. bring the straight salary 
list to about $8,600. Al Goodman, 
leading the orchestra, is under reg- 
ular contract to the Shut>erta, while 
the orchestra of about 26 men costs 
over $l.S0O. Figuring nominal rent 
for the house, advertising, staff 
and crew, the show will have to do 
over $16,0M to brealc This figures 
as the most expensive revival of 
the show •Y«r put on. 

"Princess Ida's" main expense 
cones in the cast, headed by Tessa 
Kosta and Robinson Newbold, 
whose aggregate salary is about 
$1,800. The figured expense on the 
show alone is the $8,460 figure. E3d- 
ward Royoe was called in late last 
week to pep up the show. Its 
previous revivals here were both 
dismal failures. 

The Society of American Singers 
at the Park a £pw seasons ago, 
which san^ a G. and S. repertoire 
for a (uli winter, were geared much 
more cheaply all around, while road 
comiMuUes singing the same rep are 
usually geared to break around 
$8,000 to $10,000 gross weekly. 



CRITICS DISAGREE 



St. Louis, April 7. 

When cri'lcs and on the same 
paper disagree over a play, it 
seemingly leaves the public be- 
wildered. 

The play was "Abie's Irish 
Rose," with the critics, Mau- 
rice Henle, dramatic editor of 
the local "Times," and Thorn- 
ton Sargent, Jr., second string 
rev'ewer on the same paper. 

Sargent's notice on "Able" 
somehow did not strike Mr. 
Henle as an accurate summa- 
tion. Sargent did not like the 
show and said so. The follow- 
ing day Henle In his column 
repudiated the opinion of his 
associate. 



S. R. 0. FOR TWO 



"Rain" 



and "Abb" in 
Unaffected 



6t. Louis 



Bettleheint Grandfather 
and Happy Over It 

Edward S. Bettlehelm, editor of 
the former "Dramatic News." had 
the ambition of his life — that of 
being a grandfather — gratified last 
week, when his daughter gave 
birth March SO to a son at the 
Memorial hospital, Albany, N. Y. 

The mother was professionaUy 
Jcnown as Dorothy Betts and last 
appeared in the "Music Box 
Revue." She is married to the son 
of Senator Healy of New Rochelle, 
N. Y. 



.^esh** Toes Into 
Rehearsal for Third Time 

"Flesh" has gone Into rehearsal 
for a third time with a new bond 
up at Equity and most of the 
original cast back. 

Arthur J. Lamb, author-producer, 
is reported as having Interested 
outside capital and plans to open 
the show in Wilmington, Del., 
April 18. 

The piece had been in rehearsal 
last month and though having re- 
hearsed beyt>nd the stipulated four 
weeks but little chance of moving 
out of the rehearsal hall^ the 
actors ware paid two weeks' salary. 

TWO weeks ago the company was 
reorganised with those of the 
original cast Invited to return but 
' at a cut figure. Last we6k, how- 
ever, most of the originals returned 
at their former salaries. 



Henry Miller's Coast Co. 

Henry Miller will open in Sas 
Francisco April IS for an eight- 
week season. The first bill will be 
"The Swan," while the remainder 
of the time will be taken up in 
trying oat plays (or his son, Gilbert 
Miller, managing director of the 
Frohman Company. James Shes- 
green leaves Sunday to prepare the 
way for Miller's advent and will t>e 
general manager of the productiona 
Frank Relcher, general stage direc- 
tor for Gilbert Miller, will go along 
as an actor. Henry Miller will do 
the directing. 

In the company will be Laura 
Hope Crews. Alison Skip worth, 
Margallo Glllmore, Florence Shirley, 
Ilka Chase. Noma Havey, Betty 
Hall. Phyllis Pearce. Philip Merl- 
vala^ Basil Rathbone, Frank Relcher, 
Leonard Mudie, Elmer Brown and 
William Pearce. 

Aside from these people, Elsie 
Ferguson will be starred for two 
weeks In a new vehicle. Her aa- 
sociatioa with the troupe, however, 
is confined to the one play. 



St Louis, April- 7. 

The companies ' of "Rain" and 
"Abie's Irish Rose," the hold-over 
attractions at the American and 
Shuljert-Jellerson. will probably 
"enjoy" but one of the three pro- 
verbial "^vorst weeks" of their rea- 
sons this year. For "Holy Week" 
and "the week In St. Louis," com- 
bined, to make the phenomenon 
greater— will see the S. R. O. signs 
out for both shows. Virtually every 
seat In both theatres was sold every 
performance last week. This week 
promises to top this. 

All of which Is without precedent 
in this town. 



Andy Mack and 

" " '■ •*The Miracle" 



''MIRACLE" FOR BOSTON 



Spectacle Due in Hub December 1- 
Asks Guarantee of ^00,000 



"Sinners" Needs Money 

If an "angel" can be found, who 
will turn over enqagh money to 
launch the show, the former Sam 
Shannon "Sinners" will go out af* 
ter all, with the proposed common- 
wealth plan to operate. 

This Is the show that had 
Charles Purcell. Grant and Wing 
and others willing to appear wlth,- 
ont salary but to share in on the 
gross accordingly. 



BACKINO "THBEE ROOMS" 

"Three Rooms," a new comedy by 
Edward E Rose, will bow In ..t the 
Lenox Hill Playhouse, New York. 
Monday. Harry Von Tllser and the 
autlior are sponsoring the produc- 
tion and figure on shifting It to a 
downtown house 14 the piece war- 
rants. 

. Jsok Ferguaou and Irene Loeb 
head the cast. 



««WHITE COILAKS"*CHAHGES 

- A quintet of o«Bt changes will be 
made in "White Collars" at the 
■t^ Cort, New York, starting next Mon- 
'day. Charles Ruggles will replace 
Clarke Sllvemall; Margaret Dale 
Owen will take Mona Kingsley's 
role; Louise Carter replaces Edna 
Brothers, who succeeded Frances 
Underwood since the sho^ opened 
here; Lillian Ross steps Into Rea 
Kartln's itlaoe. and Seward Meeker 



BOGUS SECY "TOUCHIHO" 

This is offered by the "My Son" 
management iOustav Blum, Inc.) as 
a warning to other companies. 

Last week a negro, Russell Clark, 
solicited Herbert Clark (white), of 
the "My Son" cast, armed with a 
letter of Introduction signed by 
E^dward. White, purporting to.- be 
Dr. Hugo Rieaenf eld's secretary. 
The letter stated that the bearer 
was worthy of any assl8tance>that 
might be accorded him and Clark 
was "touched" for $12. 

Abe ~ ' I is Dr. Rlesenfeld's 
secretary, as Blum knows, but not 
until the colored anap had departed 
was the deception discovered. 



AA&ONS' "LADT" APRIL 13 

"My Fair Lady." the new musical 
comedy groduced by Alfred E. 
Aarons, wUl open at the Gaiety April 
18 (Easter Monday), succeeding 
"Loggerheads," which was booked 
In the house for four weeks only. 

The new, Aarons musical was a)i« 
nounced originally as "Tell Me 
More." 



Morris Gest has arranged for the 
presentation of "The Miracle" In 
Boston beginning December 1. 

The spectacle will go into the 
Boston Opera House for a month 
with the guarantee, asked for the 
Hub City, $300,000. This Is being 
raised by a committee headed by 
A. Fllene, prominent department 
store magnate of New England. 

John Luce, Shubert general agent 
In Boston, Is handling preliminary 
arrangements. 

Reformers Around Sunday 



Blue law reformers, who are sort 
of epidemic at tliis season each 
year, became active last Sunday, 
querying a number of perform- 
ances along Broadway. The "raid- 
ing" party included several benefit 
performances in the itinerary. At 
one of the latter houses, a blue law 
man declared U one artist was re- 
ceiving money for appearing a 
violation would be charged. 

At Wailack'a, where a Greek 
operetta was porfonned. Dixie 
French, the house manager, was 
given a summons, as were D. A. 
Michelson. manager of the attrac- 
tion, and the anembers of the east. 



Andrew Mack and Morris 
Gest met the other day. Mr. 
Mack has been with "Abie's 
Irish Rose" in New York for 
so long it beats every other 
playing run engagement he 
ever held. Gest had recently 
closed "The Miracle." 

"Let's see, Andy," said Gest, 
"Aren't you with a show 
around here. 

"Yes. Maurle." replied Hack. 
"I'm with 'The Miracle.' " 



$200,000 Guarantee 

For Gesf s **Miracle" 

Cincinnati, April 7. 
Morris Gest arrived last week 
for a long conference with J. 
Herman Thuman, Cincinnati im- 
presario, relative to the presenta- 
tion of "The Miracle" at the 
Music Hall this fall. All that now 
stands In the way of Its showing 
here is the guarantee fund of 
$200,000 which, Mr. Thuman feels, 
can readily be raised by cUiseris 
and civic organizations anxious to 
bring the play here. 



'Tin Gods" Off Again 

"Tin Gods," tried out twice, closed 
for revision again at Newark, N. J., 
Saturday. It was slated to open in 
Boston at the HoUis Street nexi 
week. "Loggerheads" goes Into the 
latter house, closing a four-week 
date at the Gaiety, New York, at the 
end of the week. 



"FRXRCESS" FOSTPONEP 

"The Princess Intervenes." which 
had rehearsed several days, was 
called off until autumn, with -the 
cast agreeing to waive rehearsal 
clalma 

Arden St Anderson had been spon- 
soring the production. 



IH OH 'SPOOKS" 



1 



Chicago. April 7. 

Lester Bryant. & A. Well and 
Harry Minturn are backing the play 
"Spooks," that Is to have Its pre- 
mier at the Playhouse here Easter 
Sunday. 

Robert Sherman, the author, has 
already sold 4i> per cent of the piece. 
Sherman Is comi>arative^ unknown 
to producers, devoting most of bis 
time to supplying pieces to stock 
and repertoire companies. 

"Spooks" has been successful la 
the provinces. , . 



DORIS KEANE MOYINO 

Doris Keane In "Starlight," cur- 
rently In the Broadhurst. will be the 
nex-t attraction at Wallack's. New 
York, opening there on Monday 
evening, April IS. 

Ray Collins, who had the house 
on a three weeks' option for "Eve's 
Leaves," closed the production Sat- 
urday night. The house is dark 
this week. , , , ^ , o • 



Shows in Rehearsal 

(AND WHERE) 

*K}aesar and Cleopatra" (The- 
atre Guild), Oarrlck. 

"Baby Blue" (Mulligan A. 
Trebltsch), BlJou. 

*The Mikado^ (Shuberts), 
Winter Garden. 

"So That's That" (Joseph E. 
Shea), Bryant HalL 

"Flesh" (Arthur J. Lamb), 
Bryant HaOI. 

•*Three Rooms" (Harry Von- 
maer). Cohan. 

'^ueen Mab" (Oliver Moros- 
oo). Wallack's. • 

"Princess Ida" (Charles K. 
Gordon), Shubert. 

'H'he OoHlla" (Donald Gal- 
lagher), Selwya. 

"The Brown Derby* (Gordon 
A Harris). Liberty. 



EX-ACTRESS KILLED 

New Haven, April 7. 

Mra Louise Stafford Fierce, a 
show girl before her marriage to 
Walter Pierce, a yoijng millionaire 
of Merlden, was killed here In an 
auto accident. She and her hus- 
band were returning to their home 
in an auto whan, blinded by the 
lights of an appn.nchlng machine, 
his car ploughed K't " '■ ~h and 
struck a pole. Mrs. Pierce was 
thrown through the windshield and 
killed InstanUy. 

Pierce Is in a hospital in a serious 
condition. 



WHITESIDE CLOSES "SAKUBA" 

•Kansas Cltyt April 7. 

The Kansas City "Times" last 
week printed a sarcastic review of 
Walker Whiteside's "Sakura." at the 
Shubert, and the balance of the 
week was terrible from a buslnes* 
standpoint. The paper compliment*- 
ed tlie star, but ridiculed the piece. 

It was a great disappointment to 
Whiteside that his new play failed 
to pleaa^. uid he Inunediatcly ppatf 
ed notice the ooinpany would dose 

ii»>W^ ffl^. -^ o'. .; u\ 



SIONED FOR 'SCAFDAIS" 

George White has signed Dooley 
and Morton, Tom Patrlcola and 
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Phillips for 
the "Scandals." Winnie Lelghtner 
has not been signed, but Gilda Gray 
Is being sought. 

White engaged the above be- 
fore he left for Europe. 



SHELVIKQ "OSTOHAX OIRL" 

Eddie Buszeli in "The Gingham 
Girl" closed its season at the 
Bronx Opera House, New York. 
April 4, after which the piece was 
permanently shelved. ITarlous com- 
panies of the musical have covered 
all available territory. 

Buszeli Is reported taking a flyer 
as his own producer next season and 
Is now looking over a number of 
scripts. 



STEWART A FRENCH'S SHOWS 

Stewart & French are to sponsor 
a musical version of "The Torch 
Bearers." listed as their openhng 
autumn production. Harlan Thomp- 
son and Harry Archer wiU supply 
the lyrics and music, while George 
Kelly, who authored the original, 
will edit the script down to mus- 
ical comedy proportions. 

Prior to the launching of the new 
musical the producing firm will or- 
ganize a third company of "The 
Show-.pfr' and a,lso produce "Craig's 
Wife," a comedy, also by Kelly, 
with both scheduled to be set short- 
ly after the Lenten reason. 



"BROWH DEBBT"- WHEELERS 

John Murray Anderson and 
Charles K. Gordon will be Jointly 
associated in "The Brown Derby," 
the new musical In which Bert and 
Betty Wheeler will be starred. 

It wHI be nUged by Anderson and 
la destined as a N«w York summer 
show. : ' 



PARK RESUMINO FILM POUCT 
Boston, April 7. 

The New Park here, which the 
Erlanger office remodeled for a legit 
house following Its long so^um 
In pictures, win return to flbns 
April 15. following the failure of its 
legit policy. 

The Park Is owned by the Lotta 
Crabtree estate. 



FROHKAH'S FOREIGN COXEDT 

"Mao and Wife.' a comedy by 
Lasslo Lakatoa, tiie Hungarian 
playwright. wlU be offered by 
Charts FTohman. Inc., next season. 

The same author has his "Sap- 
phire Ring" opening April IS at the 
Selwyn. New York. 



msn MORE OUT 



Four attractions suddenly dropp^ 
from Broadway's list Satuiday aad 
at least four more will drop out^ 
the end of the week. Two of the 
feur added withdrawals last 
were repeat attractions- 



iffi tf-^llifrl " ■— ^--"'-■■^-^fariKa-^fc.iBa:. 



"OOaORANT" AUTHORS *TM" 

Sam Harris* new production. "The 
Immigrant," has the authors, M. H. 
and Griaco Warner Ouillsian finan- 
cially interested. Arthur Ashley is 
starMd > * the show opens at the 
Emery, Boston, April 1$ tor a run. 
Ashley played 2$ weeks In Bdston 
I with "The Maif Who Came jl^el^" 



week 
l.eggay 

on Horseback" at the Shube:t, aoi 
"Sally, Irene and Mary" at the 44tk 
Street, "both playing two weel<s. Sftk 
are laying off this week, due ((Th. 
sume touring Monday. 

"Ostrfches," produced by w. a. 
Brady, Jr., and Dwlgh't Deere 
Wiman, closed Saturday after one 
week at the Comedy. Thp pie<^ 
was generally panned and reported 
under $2,00« on the week. 



OSTRICHES 
Thumbs down from 



nVj 



Jill corl" 
ners. With "News" (Mantle42 
styling it "shortweight drama/Jb 

commended. Opened March iv 



"The Devil Within" passed oiltat 
the Hudson after a meager th^ 
weeks. It Was produced by Rtffck 
St Horan, new managerial firm. "The 
first week's pace approximated $«,. 
000 and the final was estimatsd 
$2,000 or less. 



THE DEVIL WITHIN 

Far from liked by the dailies.' 
"Mail-Telegram" (Gabriel): "s' 
terrible, terrible play." Opened' 
March 16. 

Variety (Lait) said, "Looks, 
like two wteks." 



"She Had to Know," an adaptation 
from .the French, with Grace George 
stared, closes at the Times Square 
this Saturday In its 10th week. W. 
A. Brady produced It. For four* or 
five weeks the piece grossed $12,00«, 
steadily dropping thereafter lndl« 
eating the end of the star's per« 
tonal draw for that play. Business 
Ia»t week was under $6,000. 



SHE HAD TO KNOW 

Approved by most, slbeit^ 
"Times" (Young) and "Post" 
(Anderson) not particularly im- 
pressed. Opened Feb. 2. 

Variety (Sisk) said, ."iioina t« . 
be a success." 



"Loggerheads." produced at the 
Cherry Lane by a co-operative 
group, leaves the Gaiety after a 
four weeks' try. Sam H. Harris 
became interested and arranged for 



LOGGERHEADS 

Variating comment* with re- 
jections from "Sun -Globe" 
(Woolicott) and ."Times" 
(Young). Opened Feb. 9. 

Variety (Sisk) said, "a small 
gross uptown bet." 



its showing on Broadway. Agency 
support could not create a demand 
business being around $5,500 week* 
ly. It will be taken to Boston. ' 



CLARA JOEL VICE DANIEL. 

Washington, April T.' 
Clara Joel replaced Mary Dahlll 
in Myron C. Fagan's "MIsmates" li 
the Belasco here on Thursday night 
The week at the Belasco was thj 
second try-out for the piece, It flm 
going out as "Judy O'Grady." 



CANTOR'S BbNTJS 

Eddie Cantor, in signing a o6B« 
tract for five years with Flo Zltt- 
feld. is reported as having bMl 
given extraordinary Inducements W 
the manager. Under the terme « 
the agreement Zleggy is to pay Caa< 
tor a bonus, said to amount tt 
$16,000, this sum to be paid In tw* 
Installments, the first dated for oMt 
falL •* 

Cantor will continue on tour' witk 
"Kid Boots" through next season, 
possibly longer. He la to be starred 
in a new musical after that and It to 
receive a percentage of the show. 



NSW CRABTREE CLAIKANT 

Dubuaue. la., April 7. 
John W. Crabtree of East Vf 
buque. 70 years old alleged fost« 
brother of the late Lotta Crabt««» 
famous actress, expects to share >i>i 
the actress' $5,000,000 estate. If tf(*> 
Ida Manning Blankenberg of Tul» 
Okla.. who claims to be a daugbMT 
of the noted star, succeeds in hair- 
ing the win set aside. Crabtree hU 
left for Tulsa to Join Mra Blanken- 
berg. 



GLEASON-ABBOTTS ' BiMBtf' 
James Gleason and George Abbot*, 
who collaborated on "The Fall O^ 
■are at present working on a «•* 
play called "That Bimbo," »»»>"* 
will be produced next season. - 



Wednesday, April 8, 1925 



LEGITIMATE 



VARIETY 



•1 



SAN FRANCISCO OYER-THEATRED; 
MAY GET OVER 10,000 NEW SEATS 



.4,1 



•f o»8ibIlitic« for Four More Houses — Henry Duffy 
Buys Plaza — Two for Pictures, One for Vaude- 
ville and Other Stock 



San Francisco, April 7. 
A new spike has been thrown 
into the local theatre sluation; a 
•ituation that with actual happen - 

i Iocs c^ixl rumors is changing almost 
Tiinily. 

■ Henry Duffy, on his own, has 
t>bTight the old Plaza on McAllister 

■Street. The purchase price, and It is 

, MUd this includes the cost of the 
'Woposed alterations, is in the 

^nalghborhood of a quarter million 

,4oIlars. 

■■ .At present Duffy occupies the Al- 
cazar. This he Will hold — making 
two downtown stoQk theaters which, 
according to rumor, complicates 
things in general. Homer Curran 
operates the Curran theater with 
the Shubert franchise; the Wilkes, 
formerly the Columbia, is held on 
lease by Louise Lurie and is sub- 
leased by Thomas Wilkes for the 
independent attr^ictions. Ralph 
Pincus has thej^ew Columbia, for- 
merly the Ttvoli, for the K. and E. 
•hows, and there is stilt the Capi- 
tol, formerly the Cort theatre, also 
controlled to Lurie, still to go; now 
-open with the run of "White Col- 
lars." 

The Plaza has had a checkered 
career; it is a half block off Market 
street and it has. always been 
thought that this half block was as 
bad as three miles, for the neighbor- 
hood never got the house anything. 
At one time it was called the Savoy 
and played the popular priced 
«hows. The house is downstairs 
and a balcony, and with improve- 
ments will seat about 1,500. 

The building of the new Pantages 
tfieater, at Market opposite Eighth, 
will help the Duffy enterprise. Then 
there is the rumor that won't down 
that another new picture house, to 
seat 4,000, Is to be built at the 
comer of McAllister and Market at 
Jones. This, so report goes, will 
be added to the Rothschild strinar, a 
companion house to the Granada 
and Imperial, also at this street in- 
tersection, and the California the- 
ater farther down Market street. 
Another site, also at Market and 
Eighth street and opposite the Pan- 
tages property, is being boomed for 
a theatre site and this one, if It 
goes through, is credited with fall- 
ing to the list of houses held by the 
^\'arner Brothers. 

This would, Including the Duffy 
buy of the Plaza, give San Fran- 
cisco four new houses; two for pic- 
tures, one vaudeville and one real- 
deht stock; and it would add, ap- 
proximately, 10,600 new aeata in this 
town which, at present, Is rated as 
^belng "over-seated." 

Add to all this the statement that 
the Orpheum will build as soon as 
a customer can be found for the 
property now occupied by the his- 
toric Orpheum theatre on O'Farrell 
street it is said that Orpheum of- 
flcials realize the need of a new big 
time house in San Francisco, but 
they will not give up the O'Farrell 
street site to any but a buyer who 
will build something beside a thea- 
tre structure. 

Duffy Anticipates Future 
Duffy, with Dale Winter, con- 
tinues as a member of the Alcasar, 
even In spite of his rapidly grow- 
ing activities on the coast and In a 
•tatement said: "I have enough 
plays under contract right now to 
Keep me going for years. What am 
I to do with the plays to come? 

"Ever since I came to San Fran- 
cisco four years ago I have had 
faith in this city as the logical pro- 
ducing center of the coast; not 
only for California, Oregon ahd 
Washington, but for the states be- 
tween here and Chicago In the 
Middle West; and since my return 
•to the Alcazar my faith has been 
renewed and sustained." 
\-^*^*' theater men feel that Duffy 
•re merely anticipating possible com- 
petition by the acquisition of the 
I'wza. At present Duffy and his 
troupe are the talk of the town and 
the surrounding country. With his 
companies taking to the road as 
soon as the run of a play is finished 
at the Alcazar, Duffy, with two 
houses and operating two st<»ck 
companies and sending out an ad- 
ditional ro.id show, is pretty sure 
to stave off opposition and have the 
fie'd to himself 
Richard Marshall, Duffy's personal 



BETTY BIRCH SET BACK 



Criminal Charge Against Husband 
Dropped by Prosecutor 



Washington. April 7. 

Betty Birch, the former chorine 
of the Winter Garden, whose do- 
mestic battle has occupied much 
space in the local dailies over a 
lengthy period, got a setback when 
the statutory charges against her 
husband, Granville C. Bradford, 
and Mrs. Frieda Ramsey were 
dropped in the Rockvllle courts, a 
suburb of Washington. 

The raid that brought about th( 
statutory thing was engineered by 
Miss Birch with Bradford's alibi 
he was a roomer in the home of 
Mrs. Ramsey. When the case 
came up the prosecuting attorney 
told the Judge that the evidence 
was insufflcient to convict the 
pair, and the case was dropped. 

This raid was the basis of the 
suit for absolute divorce filed by 
the former chorus girl here. 

The husband was but recently 
granted an injunction restraining 
the wife from "molesting" him. 
This followed the request on the 
part of Mrs. Birch Bradford for 
police protection at her home on 
16th street after she reported a 
"noise" in the house that she 
thought might be her husband. 



MUSICALS FOR HAWAII 



Company of Thirty Sailing — M. L. 
Kussell in Charge 



Los Angeles. April 7. 

Maurice L. Kussell sails for Hono- 
lulu April 11 with a company of 30 
to present musical comedies and 
spectacles . for Wiley Mathers at a 
number of theatres in Hawaii dur- 
ing: the sunmicr. 

Besides Kussell the principals will 
include Oil Williams, Peggy Cham- 
berlain, Nell Mitchell, Charles Rose, 
Bert Shephard, Frank Gordon, 
Lucille May and Dorothy Goodwin. 
A dancing ballet of 12 girls will 
also go over. 



AHEAD AND BACK 



A peculiar press agent angrle Is 
that Frank WllsUch Is handUn« 
publicity for the picture production 
of "Charley's AunC made by P. 
D. C. while his son, John Wilstach. 
has been doinip the same work for 
the road production, otrt under the 
dkeotloa ot Herman Lleb. 



Arthur LaMarr, ahead with 
"Something Tells Me," back in New 
York. Show closed March 2S at 
Duluth. 



Julia Chandler Is agentlnir "White 
Collars" at the Cort and "Star- 
light" at the Broadhurst, New York, 
for Frank Egan. Kee Kugel is gen- 
eral manager of both attractions. 



George Lefty Miller back with 
"The Four Flashers." Mike Gold- 
reyer. agent. 



"QUEEH MAB" REHEABSIHO 

The much delayed production of 
"Queen Mab" wont into rehearsal 
last week under the direction of 
Oliver Morosco who Is also spon- 
soring its production. Effle Shan- 
non, to have been featured, was 
stricken ill and secured a release, 
with Minnie Dupree replacing. 

The remainder of the cast includes 
EMward Emery, Lollta Robertson, 
Max Figman, Lee Lovell and others 



Brothers MacQuarrie with "My Son" 
Two brothers will l>e In the "My 
9on" cast when Benedict MacQuar- 
rie Joins it April 9, replacing E. L. 
Fernandez. 

George MacQiiarrle has been with 
the company from Itji opening. 



representative, is now In the north 
arranging for the Duffy invasion ot 
the theatrical field la Seattl* and 
possibly Portlaad 



Paid Girl $75,000? 



A producer of Broadway late- 
ly mentioned as having fallen 
into trouble with a chorus girl 
in his show IS reported to have 
settled with the girl's parents 
for $76,000, before he sailed 
from New Yorlc 

Through the settlement the 
producer will have a perfect 
Mank on his profit sheet for 
this season. 

Previously it had been ru- 
mored the girl's parents asked 
for 130,000 or marriage. Find- 
ing the young man was dodg- 
ing a certificate but wouldn't 
mind giving up the thirty, the 
thrifty family is said to have 
Jumped the top to seventy-flve. 

Preferring being broke to an 
interview with a police magis- 
trate and reporters the pro- 
ducer coughed up. 



ONE NIGHTERS 
REVISING TERMS 



Main Revision in Towns 
Above 25,000 



One night stand terms, It is said 
by booking agents handling that 
territory, are slowly undergoing a 
revision which to date has sliced 
off about five percent of the com- 
pany's share of the gross. This re- 
vision has taken place principally 
in the towns above 26,000 In- 
habitants playing road shows regu- 
larly and has been necessitated by 
the large number of "turkey" 
troupes which come into a town and 
play to grosses of from $200 to $400 
and leave the house with a deficit. 

Formerly the regulation one night 
stand temos were from 7S to 70 per 
cent, while now there are many 
towns which are playing the one 
nighters (dramatics) on a CS-SS 
sharing basis. The musicals usu- 
ally command the straight 76 per 
cent split on the basis of business 
drawn. 

One of the out of town managers 
explains the lairger house terms by 
saying that formerly the house ex- 
penses were not so large, whereas 
today stage hands, hshers, blllpost- 
Ing, etc., costs so much more, and 
that the alternative Is throwing a 
picture In the house. 



Ruth Sheple/s 6% 

Demand; 4% Offered 

Ruth Shepley Is all mixed up with 
notices given her by Frank Storrs, 
who controls "Cape Smoke" at the 
Beck, New York. Indications are 
she will withdraw from the cast 
April 18. Originally two weeks 
notice given Miss Shepley and 
James Rennie, who Is co-featured 
with her, were dated for last week 
but the management withdrew the 
notices. 

Several days after the original 
notice was given, Storrs advised 
Miss Shepley It was rescinded. She 
replied that in the interval she had 
signed with A. H. Woods. Storrs 
secured a relesise from Woods on 
the proviso Miss Shepley would con- 
tinue with "Cape Smoke." 

Thereafter ensued a dispute over 
new terms. Miss Shepley contends 
she was to receive 6 per cent of the 
gross, against a guaranteed salary. 
Storrs offered her 4 per cent. When 
Miss Shepley demurred, notice was 
again served upon her. She placed- 
the matter before Equity, where It 
was discovered the actress has a 
minimum form of contract, subject 
to two week^' notice. 

Miss Shepley apparently failed to 
protect herself after passing the 
first notice. 



Hungarian Operetta Will Tour 
A single performance of the 
Hungarian Operetta, "The Singing 
Lieutenant," will be given April 12 
at the 44th Street Theatre, with 
Elsa ErsI In the prima donna role. 
Without Miss ErsI, the pteoe is 
booked to tour and play the larger 
cities with a Hungarian population. 



Sooring "Polly of the Cirous" 
Margaret Mayo and Hugo Felix 
are collaboratlnir on a musical ver- 
sion of "Polly of the Circus," al- 
though no produclnir firm haa been 
mentioned la ooaaeCtlM With It 
M yet. 



NO DIG BOY' REFUND 
WOMAN COES TD COURT 



Magistrate Marsh Advises 

Complaint for Civil 

Recourse 



Charging that she bought tickets 
to see Al Jolson In the "Big Boy" 
at the Winter Garden (Shubert's) 
and that, because the show was 
cancelled, she was unable to get 
her money back, a woman who 
refused to give her name, but 
stated that her home was in 
Larchmont. N. Y., appeared in 
West Side Court for a summons. 
She told the Court that she pur- 
chased the tickets sometime be- 
fore the show was cancelled, pay- 
ing $3.30 each for the tickets. 

Last week she went to the 
Winter CJarden and asked for the 
return of her money. This was 
denied her, fhe added, stating the 
box ofiloe man wanted to give her 
tickets for "Sky High" instead. 
She refused and then appealed to 
Magistrate Mar.sh. 

He explained to the woman that 
her action was a civil one. She 
promised to start civil action 
against the theatre. At the Win- 
ter Garden newspapermen were 
informed that they never refused 
any person the return of their 
money if they requested it before 
or on the scheduled date of the 
performance. 



Dale as Sidestepper 



Alan Dale did an acute side- 
step as dramatic critic of the 
New York "American" when 
he reviewed "Bringing Up 
Father" last week. 

The keeper of the critical 
box score in Variety's Inner 
sanctum drew the attention of 
the staff, that of all of the 
critics in New York, Alan re- 
mained the single one who 
could not make up his mind 
what kind of a turk Gus Hill 
threw into the Lyric. 

Wonderment spread all over 
the office. It was known that 
William R. Hearst had no piece 
of "Father" and didn't own a 
dollars worth of the theatre, 
nor did he expect to make a 
picture out of Papa (although 
he may some day). 

Granting that Dale might 
grow thoughtful at a drama 
and forget the play he was 
looking at, it was alleged that 
though Dale left the theatre 
before the first act finished, 
he would still have known 
what kind of a Gus Hill show 
is a Gus Hill show. 

After that and through the 
Intellectual stimulant of a 
freckled office kid listening In, 
It became known that "Bring- 
ing Up Pop" Is a standard 
"American" comic strip, much 
funnier In type than Mr. Hill 
made It in Turkey. And George 
McManus, probably a chum of 
Alan's, draws the strip and al- 
so worl"^" for Mr. Hearst. 

Rather than hurt the feel- 
ings of Mr. McManus, Mr. Dale 
slipped himself a single O In 
the box score, making it better 
for P Hock of Brooklyn, 
another friend of Alan's. 

However Alan may have 
overlooked that Mr. McManus 
may have seen one of Gussle's 
"Pop" shows on the road. That 
being so nothing Mr. Hill could 
have done with "Father" in 
New York would have sur- 
prised i' ) creator. 



DRAMATIC EDITOR SHIFT 

Dayton, April 7. 

An exit of old dramatic editors 
and an entry of new ones held the 
boards in Columbus newspii-er of- 
fices last week. Nelson H. Budd 
succeeding Michael Fanning, "The 
Playgoer,'' on "The Ohio State 
Journal, " and John McN'ulty taking 
the place of W. E. Trautman on 
"The Citizen." 

Fanning goes into exploitation 
advertising and Trautman moves 
to the copy desk of "The Citizen." 



HO. 2 "PIGS" 

John Golden is organizing a ser- 
ond company of "rigs" to present 
the piece on tour. The new com- 
pany Is scheduled to go iht<f Ve'- 
hearsal In two weeks. 



CASTING AGENTS 
SUING AS TEST 



Can't Collect Commission 
From Long Engagement 



Casting agents are having great 
diflflculty In collecting commissions 
from actors through many of the 
performers, and especially those 
placed in long run engagements, 
refusing to pay the customary 
commissions after the firat 10 
weeks. 

One casting office In particular 
has been hard hit this year, through 
non-payments and is planning a 
number of civil suits as a show- 
down as to whether a player can 
sign a supposed bullet proof con- 
tract with the caster and then just 
decide not to fulfill obligations 
after the 10th week. 

In one case the caster had placed 
a performer in an engagement 
which has lasted over two years. 
Several weeks ago the performer 
decided not to pay any more com- 
missions, giving as an excuse that 
she had alreMy paid enough for 
the Job which may last another 
year. 

The above casters operate pri- 
vately and are not regulated since 
they do not operate as a licensed 
agent. Instead, they use a form 
contract in which the commission 
is termed as "salary i^ ;iot only 
obtaining the employment but 
handling the actor's busihess for 
the term of the contract." 

Heretofore when performers have 
been derelict in paying up their ob- 
ligations to the casters the latter 
have effected settlement rather than 
bring the matter Into court. Now 
they are determined to bring suits 
if for no other reason than to es- 
tablish- a precedent which they be- 
lieve would have the desired effect 
with the non-payers. 



B. 0. MEN AND CHEESERS 
ON SAME BENEFTT NIGHT 



Box Office Men's Affair Totals 

$18,000— Cheese Club, 

$2,400 



The Treasurers Club of America 
held its annual l>eneflt Sunday at 
the Hudson. The house statement 
was around 14,000, with the pro- 
gram representing (14,000 in busi- 
ness for a gross of 118,000. 

The program arranged under the 
direction of Harry B Nelmes, presi- 
dent of the club, was the last word 
iri souvenirs of the kind. The ar- 
tistic arrangement of the pages, 
with special drawings and many 
pictures of members throughout 
the heavy book, attracted attention 
all around. 

The program was not sold, unus* 
ual in itself for a benefit show. The 
printing cost |1 for each book, not 
counting the cost of cuts. Bronson 
Douglas was chairman of the pro- 
gtam committee. 

Delegations from the Philadelphia 
and Boston treasurers clubs were 
entertained by the b^ard of gover- 
nors prior to the performance, the 
guests being dined at the Friars. 
Each of the visiting clubs was rep- 
resented In the program by Illumi- 
nated announcements. 

The Cheese Club's performance at 
the Times square with a benefit oC 
theatrical charities was not so for- 
tunate. The gross was about |2.40t 
with no program reveaua It was 
a sort of stop and go alow. Ben 
Holzman in charge back atage was 
ready to take the fence. Jo* Laurie, 
Jr.. who appeared at both aventa 
was a life saver. He was listed a* 
an announcer for the Cheese Club 
show but really was "on" nine time* 
to fill out while acts were belnr 
sought. Laurie, heading his own 
show "Plain Jane" remarked ^9 
played l>eneflta Just because he 
wanted to again see what a capaolt/ 
house looked like from the atac«fe 



Quinn Martin's Sailing 
Quinn Martin of the New TortC 
"World" and Mrs. Martin leava 
April 15 on the French liner Da 
Cra.ssp for a brief vacation la 
Kurope. vM.'wep's desk on tha 

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VARIETY 



LEGITIMATE 



Wednesday, April 8. 1921^ 



ROW OVER BILLING 



Henry J*w«tt Would Raatrain Clive 
from Boaton Billing 



Boston, April 7. 

Notice has b«en served upon E. K. 
Cllve, producer and manager of the 
Boston Repertory Company, now 
playing at the Copley, by counsel 
representing Henry Jewett and the 
trustees of the Jewett Repertory 
Theatre <und that he must discon- 
tinue the us« of the name "Boston 
Repertory Company" as that name 
belongs by sole right to the Jewett 
organization under Its charter. 

It is understood Mr. CUve Intends 
to retain the title In his advertis- 
ing and will go to court to fight 
for its use if necessary. 

A meeting of hundreds of friends 
of the CUve company assembled at 
the theatre Friday afternoon, at 
which time Mr. Cllve discussed the 
future policy of the stock company 
and set, at rest rumors which have 
been circulated regarding the sta- 
tus of the company. He also spoke 
of the public s&le of stock of the 
company, which is I>eing sold to fi- 
nance the venture, which, in Its few 
months existence, has been most 
successful. 



WILKES' NEW STOCK 



Mary Boland Heads Special 
at Oranfie Groyo 



Cast 



Los Angeles, April 7. 

Tom Wilkes plans to open his 
new Orange Grove April 12 with 
Mary Bohind in a special produc- 
tion of "ileet the Wife." 

When his lease on the Majestic 
expires t)ie stock company hea4ed 
by Everett Horton is to be dis- 
banded, ^t^l* probably will be 
about May 16. 

Wilkes intends to elimin4,te the 
general trend of stock productions 
when he assumes control of the 
new bouse. He wlU feature produc- 
tioaa of an intimate nature with 
special casts until such time aa his 
second theatre, to be bulK at 8«v- 
entli and Figueroa streets, is com- 
pleted when a new stock will be 
organized. . , 



STOCKS 



Changes in the Carroll Players 
No. 1, at Cpera House, St. John, 
N. B., are Hazel Shannon, replacing 
Nancy Duncan, feminine lead. Miss 
Duncan became suddenly ill from a 
nervous breakdown. Her role in 
"The Fata] Wedding* was taken 
for two performances by Lois Jes- 
son, inuenue of the company. 

Miss Shannon arrived from New 
York City Monday noon and took 
over the leading feminine role in 
"Strange Bedfellows" that night on 
one rehearsal. Miss Duncan is re- 
ported still quite ill at thj home of 
a friend In St. John. William Jan- 
ney has been released as Juvenile. 

Carroll Players No. 1. St. John, 
N. B., close the latter part of May, 
completing the third consecutive 
season. 

Carroll Players No. 2. at Academy 
oX Music, Halifax, N. S.. open In 
Plttsfleld, Mass., taster Monday. 
This group close' In Halifax April 
4 and will be taken Intact to Pitts- 
field. 

field. Edna Preston and James O. 
Coots are the leads. "Judy Drops 
In" will be the opening piece. 



The Orpheum, Sioux Falls, la., 
will ire'ugurate a stock E]aster Sun- 
day. Fred Beecher, manager of the 
house, and' merro Watkins, leading 
man, are Joint partners in the ven- 
ture. Arthur. Van Slyke has b««i 
encaged as stage director. The com- 
pany organised through the Amer- 
ican Theatrical Agency, Chicago, 
includes Eugene Lane, Walter 
Griggs. Myrtle r.trlnger, Oyah Fox, 
Marilyn Fink. Geanne Genung, Jo* 
Cameron, and E. G. Kast. , 



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O. H. Jolinstone has mad* the 
following placements: With the 
Beech-Jones Stock, Muskegon, 
Mich., Jack Martin, Harry Nbrtb, 
Virginia Goodwin; with the Ellwln- 
Strong repertoire company, J. F. 
Brennan, Miles Putnam, Robert 
Lawrence and wife, and Charles 
Pblpps. "'•■. - ■ 



Prize-Wiiuiiiig Playwnig^t 
To Continue Shoe Makiiig 

Manchester, N. H., April 7. 
Walter I. Zlnk. author of ttie 
prise winning plays in the Man- 
chester Institute contest, has ^not 
had his bead turned by his success 
for he intends to continue to learn 
how to maka. shoes. The three one- 
act plays, which Zink wrote are 
"Reality." "Beet Laid Plans" and 
"Reactions." Zink is 2B years old 
and his home la in Pittsfield, Mass. 



Dramatic repertoire organizatioris 
are holding off Eastern Canada ter- 
i'ltory because of the disordered 
economic condition attendant on the 
strike in the coal fields. Usually the 
coal mining centers are profitable 
stands for touring companies. With 
these standa eliminated the terri- 
tory la not 80 inviting. 

'^he Best Peop'.e" will' be the 
opening attraction of the Stuart 
Walker Playera at the Victory, 
Dayton. Ohio. Ralph Kellard and 
Lucile Nikolas will bead the play- 
ers for the summer season with 
visiting stars also featured. 



DAYTON'S HEW STOCK 

Dayton. April T. 
The Victory, only legitimate house 
here, closea Its season Iteturday 
with Mrs. Plske's all-star troupe In 
"The Rivals.'* Stuart Walker Play- 
ers open the summer stock season 
April 13. 



JACOBSOH-COOHEAN'S STOCK 

Washington. April 7. 
Clarence Jac^bson and Steve 
Cochran, the latter treasurer of the 
National, are to have a stock here 
this sumifier at the National open- 
ing May 18. Minor WaUon will be 
lead, while Letita Lane (new) will 
be the leading woman. Clifford 
Brooke will direct. 



COLLEGE FLATEBS TOUBINO 

The Oberlln College Dramatic 
Club of Ohio is now on a tour of 
New England. On its tours during 
the Christmas and Easter holidays 
it carriee a complete equipment of 
scenery, electrical effects and prop- 
erties. The present tour extends 
from Cleveland, to Stamford, Conn., 
and tnohtdee Masfiachusetts, Penn- 
sylvania and New Terk. 



Religieua Play Contest 

Washington, April 7. 

The Federal Council of Churches 
is offering a prize of $500 for a 
"rellffioua play of social signifi- 
cance.** ' 

The winning play will be pub- 
lished in a book of religious drama 
now being prepared and may be 
prodoced t>«fore the representative 
oonferenee n«xt fall. 



K yM Mi Advertise in 



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■m"^'ri^ 



The Vivian Musical Stock came to 
a sudden halt at the Regent, To- 
ronto, Saturday, after seven weeks. 
The company was engaged out of 
New York, bot none held E^iuity 
contracts.' 



Joe PaytoD, after dickering with 
a hal^ dozen dtock liouses, has called 
all bets off. 



"Charley's 
strong. 



Aunt" is still going 



A stock will open in Bedford, Ind., 
May 1. The following have been 
signed through O. H. Johnstone: 
Jack Lowry, O. W. Dunn and wife, 
Bobby Stevens, Clyde Weston, Alice 
Pohltaan, Elsie CaTr. 



7TH AVE. STOCK 

("THREE WEEKS") 
EUnor Olya 'UMckar" la tbr** acta and 
a prolog, fitaced by Luk« Conn»B». with 
•ettlng-s by J. D. Braddan. John Lltel and 
Aana Uronaugh r««tur«d o( th« cumpany. 
Opened and reviewed Monday. A{>rll 6- 
For one week at Loew'a 7th Ave. _ ^ ^ 

blmttri Anthony Stanford 

Anna Betty I Jiwrence 

Queen of Sardalla Apne Mronaugh 

Kins of Sardalla Robert ConneiB 

Verchoff J- *'■ »i°"»^>' 

Sir Cbarlea Verdayne Harold Kennedy 

Capt. Mark Orlgsby WlIMam Jeffrey 

Paul Vardayne •''*°x,^l fl 

Vaatll Oeorse By let t 

Headwalter Dou«Jaa Hope 

Walter Jo*"" Dusan 

Last year's straw hat or the snows 
of 1900 aren't hi It when it comes 
to the age which "Three Weeks" has 
accumulated. This one-time naughty 
play, written by that same Elinor 
Glyn. is terribly constructed, word- 
ed, filled with situations at once 
grotesque and laughable, and about 
its only redeeming feature is that it 
sold well as a novel — but not even 
then did it reach many half-way 
bright folks. 

As a play it was laughed at Mon- 
day night by an audience vastly In 
sympathy with the players, and it 
deserved to be laughed at. The 
tiger skin stuff didn't mean car fare 
downtown, while the passionate love 
scenes remind one of a school #oom 
tableau, now that "The Firebrand" 
has come to town. 

But for aU that, this Seventh ave- 
nue stock company has a following 
if Ita Monday night audience (Holy 
Week) is a criterion. For the bal- 
cony and gallery were sold and the 
downstairs floor filled except for 
about 10,0 seats on the sides. About 
$800 in cash was in. a good start 
This house and company have been 
a white elephant on the Loew 
hands, but it is claimed now that 
this company is making money and 
even drawing $7,00« and $8,000 with 
some shows. Two weeks ago "Kiki" 
was the bill with a $1,000 royalty. 
bnt It drew business. "Charley's 
Aunt" was last week's show with 
good results, while "Ligbtnin' " goes 
on next week with John Litel. the 
leading man. in the title role. From 
reports he has taken aptly to char- 
acter work, having scored emphatic 
successes in "The Old Soak" and 
"Laxybones." the leads of which are 
characters. 

In this piece, however, none of the 
company had a chance to shine. The 
best they could do was to keep from 
being ridiculous, and this they did. 
The settinga^ three in number, are 
above the stock company average, 
wlUle the coetnmlng was excellent. 

Blmer Waltera. manager of the 
house and company, says that Anne 
Bronatigh. leading won^aiv draws 
about 150 people weekly from 
Brooklyn, while Litel is admittedly a 
draw In New York. The beet 
example of how the company is now 
being received was gotten by this 
reporter from a taxi-drlvei; on the 
way home Monday %ight This 
driver, piloting Tellow 102S1. awore 
up and down that It was the great- 
est stock company ever organised 
and inquired aa to what each mem- 
ber did this week— adding that eo- 
and-so was certainly great — and he 
said he knew, too, for he once 
worked for Percy O. WllUams when 
Williams had stock in the Alhambra 
■ — but It flopped. 

No. 102S9 also said that of the 
20 or more caba which line op night- 
ly before the theatre at 126tb street 
and 7th avenue, all of them got 
Carea who Invariably rode a distance 
which cost them much more than 
the price of the tickets. One niriit 
last week he said he bad a call for 
the Bronx, another night to the 
lower East Side, and still another to 
l*7th street, which may be indica- 
tive of the draw. 

At first this company papered 
heavily but now it appears to be 
really doing well. Their season has 
about another month to go and will 
probbly wind up with a production 
of the play by Herbert Thomson, 
of the "Evening Journal" staff, which 
won the prize offered by Marcus 
Loew for the best play written and 
submitted by a newspaperman. 

BUk. 



by The W^rlterS In thebr Hollywood 
clubhouse theatre. The perform- 
ancea were given on two consecu- 
tive nights and consisted of the 
following: "The Actress," written 
and directed by Joseph Jackson, 
with a cast comprising Creighton 
Hale. Adda Qleason and Shannon 
Day; "A Bird in the Hand." by 
Percy Heath, staged by Fred, But- 
ler and played by Dvid Butler, Dot 
Farley, Rhea. Mitchell and Barnard 
Randall; "The Strength of the 
Weak." by Mary Eunice McCarty, 
played by Mary Carr and Rosa 
Rosanova; "His Poor Wife," writ- 
ten by Doris Anderson, staged by 
Chet WIthey and played by Lois 
Wilson, Marjorie Bennett and Ted 
Prouty. 



Japanese students of colleges In 
Greater Boston . presented three 
short Japanese plays at the Fine 
Arts Theatre. Boston. March 30. for 
the benefit of Tsudi College. Toklo, 
which was destroyed by fire after 
the earthquake. 

The plays were "Spring Water," 
"The Melon Thief," and "Princess 
Radiant," a threcj^act comedy. Two 
were given in English, and the third 
in Japanese. 



nesday. Mrs. Eugene Fife had tlM^ 
title role with Murray WlckarA 
Waalther Lieber. Sara Lauter, Ar. 
thur J. Beriault and Worth Howard * 



in the cast. 



"The New Curate," an Irish drama 
by Canon Sbeehan. is being given 
every Tuesday evening during Lent 
by the Dominican Players, at ttte 
St. Vincent Ferrer's auditori 
New York. 



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"The Little Theatre of the Little 
Church Aroand the Corner," New 
York, will give another bill of three 
one-act plays, April 14. Percy Hasn • 
well will direct one or them, wrlt^ 
ten by Georgia Fawcett. 



The Newman Club of the Uni- 
versity of California, Southern 
Branch, presented "The Upper 
Room." a drama of the passion of 
Qhrist. The play was staged in 
Knights of Columbus Hall, Los An- 
geles, and creditably done. Mary 
C. Cavanaugh portrayed Mary 
Magdalene: Evaline Everett was 
Mary; Cyril Nlgg played Samuel. 
These were the three outstanding 
performances. 



An organization of Los Angeles 
Jewish actors known as the Morris 
Company presented "A Woman of 
Today," a four act comedy drama, 
in the Gamut Club, Los Angeles. 
The theme of the play concerned 
modem life as'applied to the mod- 
ern woman. The cast was headed by 
Sam Morris and Pauline Winters. 



Max Olney, assistant to Ned Way^ 
burn, has completed a week ofVe* 
heacsal of the 40 young society hm 
men in the chorus of the "Cliattesa 
box Revue," annual presentation al 
the Chatterbox Club, at the Ly^fi 
um, flochester; N. T.. April l6-fr^' 
. •-■•a » 

"Joan of Arkansas," STtl^ u« 
nual show of the Mask and, Wte 
Club of l/niverslty of Pennsylvania 
was presented before capadjtx 
matinee and evening audiences a{ 
the Manhattan Opera House last 
Saturday. 



The Washington Square Players^ 
New York University, will glva 
Shaw's "You Never Can Tell" Apstt 
17'18. at the University PlayhDttMi 
No. 100 Washington Square. IUa<& 
doiph Somerville will direct. ■"■> 



A spring 'and summer stock run 
will be epaaed at \iie BlJou. Bangor, 
Me., probably Easter week by Car-, 
roll Players No. 3. 



The Harry Minturn atock, having 
exited from the Temple, Hammond, 
Ind., the house will play musical 
tabs for the present. •■ ■-' • 



The Strand Theatre Stock at Fort 
Wayne. Ind.. disbanded March 28 
after 15 weeks. 



Clyde Gordenler closed his stock 
at Dulutb March 28. 



Robert L. Sherman will move his 
stock from Terre Haute to the Ma- 
jestic. Cedar Rapids, trhete It will 
open Easter Stnday. ■ '••'•'4 . • 



The Waddell Players will move 
from Wichita to Topelca April 11. 
New members are Uuy. Astor and 
Gavin Harris. 



.»v<M '■{ 



. Al MacUaye. has disbanded his 
stock at East Buffalo, New •Yerlb' 



LITTLE THEATRES 



Season for amateurs In Indian- 
apolis. The Players gave "The Con- 
flict" and "All Gammed Up" at the 
College of Music and Fine Arts with 
Mrs. Charles McNaull, Mra Cor- 
nelius Holloway, Miss Barbara 
Folia and Charles McNaull. Jr.. In 
the former and Mr. and Mrs. Rom- 
ney Wlllsen. Miss Dorothy Marmon, 
Kurt Pantxer and Frank Hoke In 
the latter. , , . . 

The Advertisint Club of Indian- 
apolis annual frolic "Who's Tour 
Helen" was at the Morat Saturday 
night, with a cast of 80. an excel- 
lentlif done amateur revle#. In- 
dianapolis advertisers bought the 
boxes and Staged advertising stunts 
and dieplaya - 

Thursday of this week the 
Haresfoot Clut> of Wlscotisln Uni- 
versity appears In Ivan Ho" at the 
MUrat. On April 29 th» 'Harlequin 
Ctnb ef Purdue UnlvtrntTty wlirpr*' 
sent *5retie*' at the Mnrat. < •> ■•■ 



"Pirates of Penzance." Gilbert 
and Sullivan eomid opera, ia be 
given by students of State College. 
San D16go, Cal., is scheduled for 
production at the Yorick Theatre, 
there. April 27 and 28. 

Deborha Smith, music instructor, 
will coach the singing and the dra- 
matics will be under direction of 

Sybil Jones. 

„ >. 

Lord Byron's ."Cain" will be 
given its first presentation In the 
English language by the Manhat- 
tan Player* at the Lenox Little 
Theatre, T8th street, New York. 
starting April 7. 

The cast iodades Thais Lawtoa. 
Jane Or^y. Alberta Oallatln. Albert 
Howson and Ciirtis Cooksey. 



Thyrsus, dramatic club of Wash- 
ington University. St. Louia, pre- 
sented a program of three one-act 
plays written In the course in dra- 
matlo technlqxie. They are "The 
Mysterious Lover." by Marie Hall; 
"Phoenix.^', by Wjlliara J. Cooper, 
and "Better Never Than Late," by 
Lcota Diesel. 



The Concord Players of Concord, 
Mass., an outgrowth of the origi- 
nal dramatic organlzat' n, started 
years ago by Louisa May Alcott, 
gave Its flrst Shakespearean pro- 
duction March 28, with a cast of 16 
persons presenting "The Merchant 
of Venice." Samuel Merwin of Con- 
cord directed. 



April 16 the Intimate Playhouse at 
Boeton road and 180th street will 
open with "SiciUan Limes," a 
drama by Lulgl Pirandello, a Bal- 
let IntlBDe staged by Beatrice Stav- 
rova. and "The Model," a comedy 
by Sidney Stavrof. The theatre Is 
new, havinc been constructed by 
Mr. Qtavrof. Veteran director, at a 
cost of about t75,0O«. 



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Four one-act plays were Stitced 



Walter Windsor has gone to Troy, 
N. T., to personally stage, direct 
and produce "Vanities of 1925" in 
Proctor's' the&tre there the entire 
week. April 13. 

This is a local proposition In 
which Windsor uses 100 gfa-ls and 
26 men selected from oompetition. 



The Vagabond Players of Baltii^ 
more announce their April prodiic- 
tlon will be Shaw's "Arms and th% 
Man." The flrst presentation wH 

be at their own theatre April ll 

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THE POTBOILERS 

Los Angeles, April 4. 

On a program consisting of "A 
London Fog." a pantomime •< 
masks; "The BUnd.'* by Maudoe 
Maeterlinck, and "Behind the Owr* 
tain of the Soul," by Nikolai NilKOf 
laiovltch Yevreyenoff, presented, m 
the Potboilers, a group of Lltnl 
theatre players, the last itemed pi^ 
stood out head and shoulders atMWW 
the oth^r two. 

"Behind the Curtain of the SoofK 
ia a hlxarre idea worked oat In aa 
exceedingly clever manner, contain* 
Ing much that is intensely dramatic 
and at the same time having Itf 
amosing moments. The piece op«M 
with a character styled "The Pro« 
feasor" appearing before the curtahl 
and with a blackboard discoursing 
upon the theme of the place whldi 
la that In every human there art 
three distinct persona: The Rationw 
I, the ^Imotlonal I and th« SvHt* 
eonsdeiui I. On the blackboard lil 
pikinted a picture ef the Inside «C 
a person^ chest, showing the lunn 
ribs and nerve centers. When the 
professor finished and the curtate 
rises the stage setting is distinctly; 
suggestive of this drawing. The Ra* 
tlonal I Is represented by a sertotis 
individual, rather funereal in ap* 
pearance; the Emotional I Is dressed 
a la Pagliaccl. and the Subconscloot 
I In sombre gray lying on the flooV 
asleep. The action of the piece con* 
cerns a conflict between the Rationsl 
I and the Ehnotional I over tbs 
latter's infatuation for a caharsl 
girL 

The Rational I pleads the cftM 
of the wife who is true and falthfu 
while the cabaret girl is the opp»* 
site. The quarrel Is intensified tf 
the sudden appearance of the gm 
in question and later the wife. The.- 
climax comes when the cabaret girl 
slays the wife and the Rational I 
turns on the cabaret girl and kWi 
her. The Emotional I then sW» 
the Rational I, and left alone on *BJ 
scene, he gral)S» a telephone •■J 
sends word, up to the brain to sea* 
a bullet between the second ««» 
third rib. A shot is heard, the BWfc 
tlonal I falls to the floor dead, ivm 
a conductor appears, arouses «s 
sleeping Suboonscious I, a^noo notag 
they have arrived at the st atfW 
"New Life." The sleeping flgdW 
rises, yawns and follows the eojj 
ductor off ttage as the cnrtaln faua 

"The Blind" Is a rather wen* 
Ulky opna concerning a P»^ty « 
bUnd people led to a mountain mj 
by an old priest who dies in tnw 
midst and leaves them helpiej" 
What finally happens to them is no* 
made known. .^^ 

"A London Fog" was a ratn^ 



The Players, l^rovldence, R. I„ 
ipresented A. A. Milne's comedy, 
"The truth. About Blayds." in the 
Talina theatre, ^fantry Hall, 
Thursday and Friday evenings. The 
cast: Henry A. Barker, Esther R 
Brintzefihoff. Mrs. Eva H. Hesse. H. 
Barton' Nosctt, Wimam B. Fams- 
worth. Mr*, yehn Cooke. J. Harold 
Winiams and Claire R. Hesse. 



crude interpretation of a cemro^ 
place procession of Kngllsh Wg" 
characters. The masks were cWt^ 



The Little' Theatre Society of In- 
diana presented "Candida" am- 
btlously at Masonlo Temple Wed<' 



place procession of KngUsh 
characters. The masks were < 
but the manner In which they 
fitted to the faces was careless a^ 
unconvincing. We could see hau«S 
the mask and half of the wearsTf 
face at the same time. — 

In "Behind the Curtain of the S^ 
excellent work was done by R^DW* 
C. B. Lanndowne as the Ration^*. 
Aldeah Wise as the Cabaret Oirl ai» 
Otto Metiesen as the Emotional * 
In "The Blind" a very k)ng cast w»l 
about equally eff«ptive. ^^ 

The staging and lighting o\^J 
various offerings were deciueou 
clever and novel. .* 

This organisation is well W^,'JjJ 
encouragement. ' '"' '; 



Wednesday, April 8, 1925 



OPERA AND CONCERTS 



VARIETT 



MONTE CARLO'S 
NEW OPERA 
' DEUGHim 



"Child and Witchcraft" of 
Slight Theme, but Re- 
markable for Lyrics 



Monte Carlo, March 25. 
', One of the most inaportant musl- 
Ml events of the year took place 
^t the Royal Opera here last night 
when "L'Enfant et les Sortileges" 
("The Child and the Witchcraft"), 
a short opera in two acta, was pro- 
duced for the first time. The 
Hftretto was by Colette Willy and 
the music by Maurice Ravel. It 
was one of the finest works that the 
^iter has ever had the pleasure of 
hearing. • 

The poem by Mme. Colette is a 
light and airy tale of a naughty 
child, who upon refusing to do his 
homework is punished by his 
mother. He shows his temper by 
throwing the teapot to the floor 
and breaking the cup to the ground. 
He goes on to tease the pet squir- 
rel, twist the cat's tall, pull the 
pendulum out of the grandfather 
clock, and upsetting the kettle in 
the fire. 

When finally becoming exhausted 
tie attempts to ^ink into an arm- 
chair' but the chair comes -to life 
and refuses to have him. He then 
finds that everything in the room 
comes to life and scolds him. The 
cat chases him, the Chinese teapot 
swears at him, the fire fiafes up 
at him, the squirrel scolds him, the 
adthmetic lesson he refuses to do 
oomes and torments him. 
: Finally he rushes out into the 
jiarden where the birds and in- 
sects complain of bis cruelties as 
||o the trees which moan of the 
■oars he has cat into them with hts 
knife. The child Is awed, and 
when the animals swarm him, his 
Uttle squirrel Is hurt. He shows 
his change of heart by tending to 
the squirrel. The animals realize 
the naughty child has become kind, 
•nd they commence singing his 
praises. 

, The theme is a light one but the 
lyrics are exceptionally clever and 
almost worthy of the Immortal Qil- 
bert. The music by M. Ravel Is 
remarkable. Although a definite 
theme is lmi>osslble due to the fact 
that the story Is given in fragmen- 
tary bits, nevertheless the com- 
poser has kept the general tenor 
and shown the distorted mind of 
the child by a clever use of minor 
semi-discords, which verge on ac- 
tual blues. Certainly he has tak;^n 
whole bars of American syncopa- 
tion. 

The animals were finely danced 
by the members of DiaghilefTs 
Ballets Russes, permanently housed 
k(re. 

The composer was forced to ac- 
knowledge the plaudfts for fully a 
Quarter of an hour, and took his 
bows from the box of H. S. H. 
Prince Louis n, who was present. 



Giiiizboiii«r WiU Stick at 
Opera— Forfeit Inyolyed 

Paris, March M. 

Variety arriving here with a story 
that Mary Oarden might be called to 
the directorate of the Monte Ctrlo 
Opera found no believers among 
these who km>w M. Raoul' Qans- 
bourg:. Its present director. 

It is hardly probable anyone will 
succeed Ounxbourg at the Royal 
Opera while Qunxbourg Is living. 
There is an annual tale he will quit, 
but he never has. 

Should Gunzbourg be ousted a 
loss for the principality of 20,000,000 
francs would be suffered and Gunz- 
bourg's gain. This agreement goes 
back to a sort of forfeit arrange- 
ment reached years ago when Prince 
Louis ll's father was the ruler of 
Monaco and Louis II was Hereditary 
Prince. 



Colored Actor's Recital 

Paul Robeson, the colored actor 
and singer, will give a recital at the 
Greenwich Village Theatre, New 
Tork. April 19. Robeson has been 
with the Provincetown Players' 
STOup for some time, playing the 
leading part In "Emperor Jones," 
and "All God's ChlUun Got Wings." 

Robeson will precede his public 
eoncert with a radio recital of Negro 
spirituals, April 11. from WGBS. 
' — 1 

MET'8 LAST WEEK 

Next week closes the Metro- 
politan's New York season, the 
company going from here to At- 
lanta, where it will play one week 
and from there to Cleveland and 
Rochester, which will divide a fort- 
night. 

This season at the Met has con- 
stated of 24 weeks, the second in 
Which the extended period has 
been used. It will also be in effect 
next season. 



From Picture Houses to Concert 
Daniel Wolfe, pianist, playing 
picture houses throughout the 
country, gave a recital In Rumbold 
Hall, New York, April 4. 

Wolfe, young and of pleasing ap- 
pearance, appeared In concert to 
attract . " 



HEIFET? WORLD 
CONCERT TOUR 



Violinist Leaving for Two 
Years — ^Record Trip 



Jascha Helfetz, <he premier vio- 
linist, gave his last concert in New 
York at Carnegie Hall Sunday eve- 
ning, preparatory to leaving on a 
two years' round the world concert 
tour. The world Jaunt is said to 
be a record Itinerary for a virtuoso- 
It becomes more significant in 
view of Heifetz's recent application 
for American citizenship. 



MUSIC FESTIVAL 



Agsin in Prague— Later in Venice 



Chicago, April 7. 

The International Association of 
Modern Music will hold Its annual 
festival Hhis year again in Prague 
during the month of May. Three 
Internationl concerts will be given 
with leading modem composers on 
the program. 

T^ second part of the festival 
will be heard in Venic« during Sep- 
tember. 



OPERA REVIVAL 
LAID TO RADIO 



Public Interest Created 
by Tab Versions 



The renewed public interest In 
grand opera and light oi>era of the 
Gilbert and Sullivan school noay be 
ascribed In no saiall measure to 
radio. For the past several weeks, 
the different stations bars t>een 
presenting tabloid versions and full- 
length productions of the better 
known operas. 

The Everoady Battery Entertain- 
ers, a paid advertising account 
over WEAP, New York, has broad- 
cast in relay with 10 other stations 
four Gilbert and Sullivan revivals 
and April 14 will present Its fifth 
e^er production of radio opera, 
'Ttuddygore." This group covers 
the country in a network of broad- 
casting ' stations as far west as 
Minneapolis and east to Boston and 
Providence, embracing Davenport, 
la., Cincinnati, Detroit, Buffalo. 
Cleveland, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh 
and St. Paul. 

The same relay of stations has 
also broadcast a series of grand 
opera productions in tabloid form 
and on April 14 a condensation of 
"Carmen" will be sung by a com- 
pany under Cesare Sodero's direc- 
tion to the complete orchestral ac- 
companiment of the American Or- 
chestral Society. Elvira Boni. so- 
prano; Devora Nadwomy, contralto; 
Giuseppl di Benedetto, tenor, and 
William Tucker, baritone, will sing 
the principal roles. - 



NEW OPERA TOUR 



Boston Co. PIsns New England 
Dstes— Opens May 8 



a. T. sTMFHOirrs scale 

The transferring of the New Yotk 
Symphony Society concerts to the 
new Mecca Auditorium with Its 
4,000 capacity will be of public ben- 
efit in the matter of admission rs- 
dufctions. 

Harry Harkness f lager, president 
of the Symphony, announced that 
thess reductions will cover both 
subscription and single concert 
dates. 

NO IiaUOE FROSEOt^ON 

Ogdensburg, N. T., April 7. 
Beyond confiscating ths wet 
goods, officials of the customs office 
will not prosecute Geraldine Farrar 
or members of her party for bring- 
ing nine bottles of alleged old stock 
whisky from Canada to New York 
state. Dropping of the case is said 
to be /(he result of the custom 
agent'^ inability to establish owner- 
ship of the wet goods, several per- 
sons having access to the private 
:ar of Miss Farrar. 



Lawrence, Mass., April T. 

The Boston New Opera Co.. re- 
cently formed, will open In Provi- 
dence May 8 for a two-days 
engagement Clara Jacobo, Law- 
rence. Mass., is leading lady. 
From Providence the company 
goes to Worcester. Mass.. for one 
day and on May IS appears in 
Lowell. May IS and 14 the com- 
pany will present three operas In 
Lawrence, with Miss Jacobo the 
main local attraction. The operas 
will be "Alda,- "Norma" and "ha. 
Travlata." 

The opera troupe plans to tour 
other New England sections. 



$2,850 DECISION BEVEBSED. . 

Clarice Barlghfs $2,860 Judgment 
for legal services rendered to Mme. 
Oanna Walska, the opera diva, was 
ordered reversed by the Appellate 
Division of the New York Supreme 
Court Friday. "A new trial was also 
jirdered in favor of Mme. Walska. 

Miss Baright, a New York lawyer, 
cIsLimed |S,000 due her of which 
only $150 was paid. 



LA SCALA SIGNS STAR 

Eleanor de Clsneros has been 
signed as one of the operatic stars 
for the La Scala grand opera, 
Milan, for the remainder of the 
season. 



ROMAN CHOIR SAILS 

The Roman Choir, which has been 
touring this country under the man- 
agement of Frank W. Healy since 
last November, sailed for Italy April 
4 on the Giuseppe Verdi. 



Chamlee to Sing Abroad 
Mario Chamlee, tenor, Metro- 
poliUn Opera Co., goes to Europe 
this summer to sing with the Paris. 
Monte Carlo and La Scala opera 
companies, returning to this coun 
try In time for the Mets fall open- 
ing in November. .,;/ 



NIOHTLT CHANGE OFE&A 

The Brandon Comic Ot>eni Co.. 
now touring the west., has been 
playing a different opera each 
night of each week's engagement 

The schedule Is as follows: "Choc- 
olate Soldier." Monday; "Spring 
Maid," Tuesday; "Bohemian Olrl." 
Wednesday; "Olrofle - CHrofla." 
Thursday: "The Mikado." Friday; 
"Chimes of Normandy." Saturday 
matinee, and "Robin Hood." Satur- 
day night 



HABEL GARRISON'S T0T7B 

Mabel Garrison, former Metro- 
politan soprano. Is now en the Pa- 
cific ocean bound for an extended 
concert tour of the Orient She 
expects to return In the fall via 
.Europe. 

Miss Garrison Is accompanied by 
her husband. 



PERNI ACCEPTS ROME OFFER 

Water town. N. Y.. April 7. 
Carlo Pernt. musical conductor 
for Geraldine Farrar, who played 
"Carmen" at the Bobbins Olympic 
theatre recently. has accepted 
a cabled offer from Rome offering 
him the conductorshlp of the Rome 
National Band In Italy. 



QUINLAN IN B. A K. HOTOES 
Chicago. April T. 
John Quinlan, tenor, has been 
booked Into the B. and K. houses, 
opening at the Chicago April SO. 



Mozart's Opera, Written at It 

Mozart's youthful opera. "La Fin- 
ta Olardinlera,*" written when he 
was 19, was recently produced at 
the Budapest Opera. 

The work was not used In the 
original, however, for Goldoni's "Lo- 
candiera" was used for the libretto, 
and the entire work retltled "Ml- 
randolina.". ^ 



INSIDE STUFF 



ON LEGIT 



"Ostriches," which closed at the Comedy Saturday after spanning Just 
one week, was no bird of a play, but it might make a good picture. That 
iSt provided a scenario be considerably expanded from the play script 
Edward Wilbraham conceived a likely dramatic idea but did not work It 
out effectively. The story has to do with a widow maintained by a nuin 
for 12 years. They are about through, but her daughter, 18. falls in love 
with her mother's maintainor. Reciprocal affection points to marriage 
despite the disparity in ages, with the mother willing to step aside but 
the girl suddenly discovers a superseding lo<>e for the mater and the 
min Is dismissed from both their lives. The piece is one Of the short- 
est in seasons, the actual playing time consumed in three acts being one 
hour and fifteen minutes. 

William A. Brady, Jr.. and Dwight Deere WIman produced "Ostriches. •" 
Wiman is said to be well off. He teamed with the Junior Brady in the 
production of "Nerves" earlier in the season, it too failing. Whnan pro- 
duced "SiMirkllng Burgandy" which opened in Brooklyn last week on 
his own. The latter play is not favorably reported. 



"Mercenary Mary" seemed to have a good title when opening in 
Washington do a Sunday night. Not only was source of the piece 
withheld from the Washington newspaper men. but the show opened 
without a dress rehearsal. The Larry *Weber management talked over 
whether they should give performances as dresi rehearsals Sunday 
afternoon and evening, opening Monday night, but "Washington and 
get the money" m^ust have prevailed. The only wonder Is that all of 
the critics in the Capital did not pan the show Instead of being divided 



Chester B. Bahn, dramatic editor and critic of the Syracuse (N. Y.) 
"Telegram" and "Sunday American," entered a very sensible plea for 
the regular press agenfin his last Sunday's column. Mr. Baho spoke 
with knowledge, and one observation made by htm sums up the gist 
or the story. It was: 
"A good press agent does not fake news. He makes news." 
Lewis Kalbfleld, known to many of the old-timers, has announced 
his retirement from the show business. He Is at Palatka, Fla., and 
worth half a million, made through several outside ventures. 



Four continental productions of "The Fool" are due next falL One 
was dated for last month at the Folke theatre, Stockholm, but the death 
of the actor chosen for the lead caused an Indefiinlte postponement. 
The play is to be offered in Sweden and Copenhagen. Max Rhelnhardt 
is reported having secured "The Fool" for Berlin and Vienna and Chan- 
ning Pollock, the author, will go abroad to assUt In the staging: of all (our 
productions. 

Pollock has completed his new drama, "The Enemy," which Is to be 
tried out in stock this month. If It looks right, the author will produce 
it on his own early next season. 



Lois Meredith, who was named In London as the girl solns the notori- 
ous Col. Denlstoun for breach ot^ promise, was developed as an Ingenue 
under the management of George Mooser. and made her 4«t>ut as one 
of the numerous Pegs in the road companies of "Peg o" My Heart." She 
created the ingenue role in "Help Wanted" at the Maxine Elliott theatre 
as her first New York showing, and in that role also made her screen 
debut Her mother died shortly afterward, and the girl disappeared, 
spending several years abroa4. She returned with "evidences of acquired 
luxury, a limousine, etc., and scored In a small part supporting Doris 
Keane In "The Czarina." Since then, she has not been active on the 
Broadway map. 

A show recently closed on Broadway after two weeks got into a 
peculiar financial Jam. The brother of a backer (latter-a well known 
sportsman) rated the show a flop after it opened on Broadway. That 
started a dispute with the producer who expressed confidence In the 
attraction to such an extent that he offered to refund the amount, the 
backer invested, i.e., 15,000. It was 'accepted. The second week the 
producer needed tho money for salaries, but could not coax that "five 
grand" back. 



John, the big col.>red boy who is a fixture around the Empire, New 
York, contifiually toles a big six-shooter for which he has a permit 
The gat cam^ in handy during a poker game in Harlem last weelc. He 
opened a pot with three jacks and became annoyed when another 
player raised him. John swung the holster around remarking something 
about being suspicious. The man who raised the pot took one flash 
at the gun and threw dowr his hand. John claims he got a glimpse 
of three kings in the other player's hand. The stunt has been pulled on 
the stage before, but big John claims it was his own Idea. 



"Eve's Leaves," a complete flop as a Broadway attraction, with a 
record of a bit over a week's engagement at Wallack's, is considered a 
good story for picturization. On top of its known closing a fair offer 
was made for the picture rights last week, reported better than $5,000. 
The play also may bring some revenue in stock, where it could be more 
skillfully given than originally. There was no production cost The cast 
was wholly co-operative and with the takings last week approximating 
$1,000 the players probably received no salary. They should, however, 
receive compensation from the picture and stock items. 



"The Green Hat" looks like the best hit of theatrical property A. H. 
Woods has had in years. Miniui a Broadway rating It grossed flV.SO* 
or more at the Oarrick, Detroit last week and a virtual sell-out was 
Indicated by the advance sale for this week. The piece opens In Chicago 
Sunday and is not due for New York until next season. "Green Hat" was 
a tentative production by Woods for more than a year. Originally he 
planned waiting until the Arlen play was presented In London but It 
was indefinitely delayed there. 



Robinson Locke's tremendous collection of clippings on the life oC 
every American actor or actress who ever broke into print Is now la 
the New York Public Library. It comes as a bequest from Mr. Locke, 
who was of the famous Toledo "Bla<fe," and a son of the Civil War editor 
who wrote under the pen name of "Petroleum V. Nasby." The collection 
consists of 600 bound volumes of clippings and 2St of these volumes 
are devoted to those players classed as "stars." In addition to the re- 
maining volumes, there are 4,479 pamphlets and several portfolios of 
loose clippings. These will be bound, according to the director of the 
JIbrary. 



The company manager of a successfuT musical walked into the box 
office. 

"Let me have $700," he Fald to the treasurer. 

''For what?" asked the money man. 

"For a few minutes — to make a flash to a friend." was the answsr. 

So with an lOU slgn^, the manager took the roll, went ea tiM 
street, probably did his stuff and returned shortly, replacing tt tm 
the till 



A comedian in a hit musical show has so fattened his part 
opening that he has added about 16 minutes to the last act ad llbbtag 
clowning, and the management dare not take him toe sever« 
since he is known to "blow" shows without notice. 

I The other performers are cohaplainlfll^yessantly, bat he keep* o« 
breaking them up and retarding the prog^Hi of the book am Mi 
Buggesta, '=•' « '- ■* 



VARIETY 



LEGITIMATE 



Wednesday, April 8, 1911^ 



SHOWS IN N. Y. AND COMMENT 



Figures ••timated and commant point to aoma attractions baing 
auecassful, while tha aama grosa accraditad to othara might auggaat 
madiocrity or losa> Tha variance is explained in the diffar«nca in 
houaa oapacitias, with the varying overhead. Also the aiza of oaa^ 
with eonaaquant difference in necessary gross for profit. Varianea 
in buainoaa necessar> for musical attraetion as against dramatia 
play is also considered. 



•Abla'a Iriah Roae," Republic 
(ISlBt week). Rush of new at- 
tractions listed for Kaster; six 
dark houses during Holy Week 
after which showmen expect bet- 
ter business. "Able" holds to real 
trade regardless of general trend. 
Laat week around $18,000. 

'Artists and Models" (1«24) Ca- 
sino (2Cth wtik). Reputation of 
first edition and title valuable to 
current revue. Oettlne: share of 
trade with present profitable pace 
around tl<,000. 

"Beggar On Horaabaok," Sbubert 
(repeat). Closed after two weeks, 
return date unsuccessful with 
■TOSS probably |7,000. House re- 
lights Monday with "Princess 
Ida." revlvaL 

*Candi<la,'* Ambassador (14th week). 
Third house to gret this success- 
ful revival, which has eased off 
but is still makine: money. Last 
week better than previous week's 
KrosB, despite cast change; tak- 
ing, $9,000. 

"Cape Smoke," Martin Beck (8th 
week). Cut rates liberally em- 
pk>yed for lurid drama, which 
has been going along to in be- 
tween business since start: $8,000 
to $0,000. 

"China Roee," Knickerbocker (11th 
week). Ililrd house for this oper- 
etta alse, with best business 
' drawr in present stand. Takings 
quoted around $11,000, whfch, 
while moderate for a musical. Is 
said to turn a profit. 

"Dancing Mothers," Maxine El- 
Uotfs (S6th week). Down under 
$7,000 recenUy; pace after Holy 
Week (current) win decide length 
of run. 

"Oeaire Under the Elms," Earl Car- 
roll ($2d week). PUylng 10 per- 
formances weekly, which counU 
In keeping groasea up, ^»j hav- 

S* «5« ■**????;* ferainlnne appMU: 
$13,000. Dally matinees planned 
f«r Baater week. 
"Bringing Up Father," Lyric (2d 
week). Indications this Is cut 
rater. Claased by Vbowmen aa out 

S?5«-*"' one-nlghter. About 
$7,800. 

•FoMlee," New Amsterdam (42nd 
week). Vies with "Rose-Marie" 
ta agency demand, and is lead- 
ing the street in weekly gross 
now; ooDMdy strength of spring 
eaitlon the reason; $40,000 or 
niore. 

"'%*^* ••^ Chanin's 46th ,• St. 
14th week). Among the five big- 
gest selling tickets handled by 
agenclps. Continued big gross in 
so large a theatie is remarkable. 
Leads all non-muslcaln in weeklv 

-wL^ "*B ..^2*^''^ '24.000. 

nn T. « •'IJV ^°'** ^ Cohan 
(10th week). Business climb sur- 
prising for show kicked ardund 

In, k'! **^V^:. ^* ™t«« count- 
tog, but With better than $10,000 
last week, indications are for sue- 
cess. 
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w^t /?rJv **■• Pi-'Mnts," B 
mont (14th week). Expectation is 

STrtn*;*??'?*"* to last Through 
■Prtn^. Business about same lairt 
week: over $6,000. whMi ll 
claimed satisfactory in small the- 
aire. 

**Rl«il'A7*7'**'"^"* ^20th week). 
Several theatre parties early last 
week aided in Ukingg again pick- 
ing up; approximated $1S.000; big 
money for this house. Hit musi- 
cal. 

"My Son," Bayes (30th week). Down 
to $4,000 or less, but management 
claims It win be continued 
through spring. Probably able to 
get by at present through an ar- 
rangement with house. 

"Music Box Revue," Music Botc 
(l»th week). Saturday matinee 
waa a disappointment on Broad- 
way, mild weather the probable 
oaune; somewhat affected here, 
but business around ^tf,P0O Is 
Rtlll good. 

"Old Efigl'th." Rltz /I6th week). 



Great business right along for 
English drama. George Arliss 
starred in it, giving fine perform- 
ance and credited with bulk of 
draw; $14,600 estimated last week. 

"Ostriches," Comedy. Waa taken 
off Saturday after one week. Re- 
ported getting $2,000 on the week. 
House dark. "Thrills" due in late 
next week. 

"Pigs," LKtle ($2d week). Getting 
its share of trade, grosses being 
comparatively as good aa other 
long-staying shows which have 
eased off recently. Over $7,000 
claimed. 

"Processional," Garrlck (12th week). 
Moved back here after being 
switched to Comedy and then 49th 
Street. Takings $S,000 to $6,000 
are moderate, but claimed satis- 
factory by Theatre Guild. 

"Poppets," Selwyn (Bth week). An- 
nounced to move to Frolic (roof 
house). Engagement was through 
slump period, but business very 
bad. with the average reported 
under $2,000. "The Sapphire 
Ring" follows next week. 

"Poxxles," Fulton (10th week). 
Ought to be good through spring; 
a revue which has drawn very 
well from the start. Takings are 
claimed around $20,000 and over. 

"Quarantined," Henry Miller (17th 
week). Helen Hayes, who goes 
into Guild's "Caesar and Cleo- 
patra." replaced laat week by 
Vivian Martin. Business esti- 
mated around $9,000. 

"Rose- Maria," Imperial (32d week). 
Can't help but clean up a fortui\e 
for its producer. Takings here, in 
Chicago and London provide great 
profits. Capacity with little va- 
riation in gross; $37,500. 

"Sally, Irene and Mary," 44th St. 
(repeat). Like "Beggar on Horse- 
back," the repeat date in New 
York failed. Business around 
$7,000. Musical show taken off 
Saturday after two weeks. House 
relights^ this Saturday with re- 
vival of "Mikado... 

"She Had to Know," Times Square 
(10th week). Final week, for 
Grace George comedy, which goe^ 
on tour. Held up well for about 
five weeks, indication star's draw, 
then slipped markedly. "Mismatns" 

"Silence," >National (22d week). Set 
to run out the season, though off 
from former smash pace which 
rated it with Broadway's best. 
Getting $9,000 and over. 
"Starlight," Broadhurst (6th week). 
Moves to Wallack's next week and 
may improve in the 42d street 
stand. To date Doris Keane show 
haa been about breaking even. 
$7,000. 
"Student Prince," Jolson's (19th 
week. Three companies of oper- 
etta smash now (newest in Phila- 
delphia; first road attraction 
opened In Chicago and going 
strong). Business here close to 
money leaders. Reported at 
$35,000. 
"Sky High," Winter Garden (6th 
week). Willie Howard musical 
faring very well here and may 
extend into summer. Takings 
since moving from Shubert close 
to $21,000. 
"The Devil Within," Hudson. With- 
drawn Saturday after playing 
three weeks to negligible busi- 
ness; perhaps $4,000, which was 
approximate guarantee figure. 
House dark but relights this Sat- 
urday (April 11) with "The Back- 
slappers... 
"The Dunce Boy," Daly's 68d St. 
(3d week). Opening postponed 
from Wednesday last week until 
Friday. Is second regular produc- 
tion try by Art Theatre, Inc.. 
which started at Punch and Judy 
with "The Small Timers." 
"The Dove," Empire (9th week). 
Leads the non -musicals in actual 
agency demand and considered 
one of the finest dramatic produc- 
tions of the season. Getting 
$17,500, which means capacity, ex- 
cept for gallery. 
"The Fall Quy," Eltinge (5th week). 
Included in the first five leaders 
in agencies and doing real busi- 
ness for this time of the season. 
$18,500. which is about capacity 
save for gallery. 
"The Firebrand," Mj^oaoo (26th 
week). Made plenty of money, 
yet though off from the amash 
takings of fall and winter. $13,000; 
has chance to stick Into hot 
weather. 
"The Qusrdsman," Booth (26th 
week). Smart play which may be 
kept going indeflnltely by Theatre 
Guild, if not here back at Garrlck 
later in spring. Down under $8,000. 
"Tha Harem," Belasco (Mth week). 
Balcony buslnen slipped in last 
month for some reason, though 
lower fioor continues big and ahow 
turning good profit at approxi- 
mately $16,000. 
'The Love Song," Century (13th 



week). Quite a percentage of pa- 
trons rate this operetta with the 
season's best. Parked In such a 
big house. It Is at disadvantage 
and cut rates needed for upper 
floor. Estimated around $27,000. 
"The Night Hawk," Bijou (7th 
week). Just about getting by with 
cut rates making that possible. 
Takings ar and the $8,000 mark 
last week, m-oducers figuring on 
betterment after this week. 
"The Rat," Colonial (9th week). 
Have not lost anything with Eng- 
lish meller, but it probably has not 
made a profit either to date. Tak- 
ings not -over $7,000. 
'The Show-Off," Playhouse (62d 
week). Holdover comedy hit 
aimed for balance of season and 
has a chance to ride into second 
summer. Business recently, about 
$7,000 or a bit less. 
"Tha Wild Duek," 48th St. (7th 
week). Actors' theatre aprung a 
surprise revival success with Ib- 
sen comedy drama. Got $11,000 
last week, which is very good. 
Next attraction not yet an- 
nounced; house playing "Pierrot 
the Prodigal" and "Servant In the 
House." special mats. 
"They Knew What They Wanted," 
Klaw (20th week). Figuring on 
keeping much talked of comedy 
going through summer. Buaiiteas 
holds to good figure with pace ap- 
proximating $13,000 weekly. 
"Topsy and Eva," Sam H. Harris 
(16th week). The Chicago and 
coast musical hit is still among 
those present. Though it never 
counted with the money leaders, 
show has turned a profit right 
along. Last week about $14,500. 
"What Pries Glory," Plymouth (32d 
week). First dramatic smash of 
season has been slipping, but 
ought to be still making a nice 
piece of change. Just a bit under 
$12,000 laat week. 
"White Cargo," $»th St. (76th week). 
^Holdover drama is expected to 
'stick through season in this house, 
where It moved from Comedy. 
Since switching downtown from i 
Daly's, busineaa has been Just fair, 
average $6,000. 
"White Collars," Cort (7th week). 
Cast changes expected to better 
chances of long run coast comedy. 
New people go in next week. 
Business a bit over $8,000, which 
is claimed profitable by show and 
houae. 
Outside Times 8q,n-Little Theatres 
"Love for Love," Congreve revival 
at Greenwich Village given excellent 
notices and being naughty should 
pull real money; "The Blue Peter." 
52d Street; "Ruint," postponed, 
opened at Provlncetown Playhouse 
Tuesday; "Sooner and Later" and 
"Legend of th^ Dance" (billed as 
dance drama.). Neighborhood Play- 
house; "Wild Birds" opers at Cher ,- 
Lane Thursday (April t); "The 
Handy Man," Punch and Judy; "The 
Complex." Princess. 




BOSTONS SEXTET BRAYING 
HANDICAP OF HOLY WEES 

Two of Three Musicals Depart This Week— "iS^ 
BooU" Holding Up with $33,000— "Goose Hang| 
High" Holding Own with $12,000 



Boston, April 7. 

Braving the handicap of Holy 
Week, which to local ahowmen are 
not a all backward in saying that 
in Boston means considerable, six 
shows are playing the city this 
week, all hoping that with a break 
they will manage to get through the 
week without too great a loss and 
a possible gain. 

Four of the shows sticking It 
out are musicals; the other two, 
straight comediea. "Kida Boota" re- 
mains at the Colonial with the 
chances very good it can keep up 
the record which haa been its lot 
since it opened. Last week waa 
the first this ahow broke $$4,000 for 
a week's receipt and the drop waa 
not very Bev%r«, the gross being in 
the neighborhood of $33,000. With 
an extra matinee this week it ii 
believed the show will do at least 
as well, for its the final week. 

The other attractions sticking are 
"The Goose Hangs High," a con- 
sistent money maker sine* it 
opened. Laat week thla ahow 



grossed $12,000 which is on a ps^ 
with business the week before. 

"The Four Flusher" revanip«i 
which opened at the Selwyn laa 
week stays on for this week. ^^ 

At the finish of this week thMa 
will be but one. "Goose H«'itg 
High" left here here, with twn mflL- 
weeks after this. «?.' 

The new list includes Jane (3m| 
in "Romeo add Juliet" into iK^ ^ 
Selwyn; "The Muaie Bex Revli|ii>k 
Into the Colonial; "Barbara Jjt^ 
into the Tremont; "The Immlgfaaj;* 
into the Majestic, and "Rose-Ma^ 
into the Shubert. The Park.(«||| 
switch Into pictures. .^j». 

• Last Week's Estimstes ''' 

*The Four Flusher," Selwya 
(second week^.^ In fresh from a 
road ryout Did fair last week. 

"Tha Grab Bag," Tremont (fouitt 
week). $20,000. 

"The Goose Hangs High," tfh 
mouth (fifth week). Did i\tjm 
last week. 

"Kid Boots," Colonial (last we^). 
$83,000 last week. 

"Little Jessie James," WOim 
last week). $12,000. 

"Passing Show," Shubert. $18,l$i 



PLAYERS IN THE LEGITIMATE 



BLANCHE BATES 

"Mrs. Partridge Presanta — " 

BSUfONT THKATmX. MKW TOKK 

ManagMMatl OUTBKIB McCLINTIC 



SIBYLLA BOWHAN 



AS WANDA 



"RoM-Mane" 

Wooda Theatre, Chicago 
ParMwa Kep.. JKNIX JACOBS 



COLORED SHOW FLOPS 

Baltimore, April 7. 

The Auditorium had the high- 
priced legit field all to itself last 
week and a very good week It was. 
"The Chauve-Sourls" wore well for 
a return at $S top. Gross over 
$20,000. 

The Lyceum returned temporarily 
to the legit laat Monday when De 
Witt Newlng unexpectedly brought 
back "Seduction" from Washington 
to fill the gap left by the cancella- 
tion of "Meet the Wife." At $1.10 
top it did about $5,500. The show 
went into storage Saturday, New- 
lng planning to send It on tour next 
season. The Lyceum, for the mo- 
ment, returns to the fllma. 

Strange as it may seem, the 
Academy patronised the electric 
light people for another week. The 
reason was "Aces and Queeas." held 
over because of the satisfactory 
bank balance of some butter and 
egg man, no doubt The preas had 
kind thinga to say for Doe Doe 
Green, the featured member of the 
cast, but couldn't figure a reason 
for the rest of it. In on a rental 
basis. Went out Saturday and the 
house went dark. Business light. 



jay brennan 
stanleTrogers 

with 
"RITZ REVUE" 



WM. T.KENT 

*'Rose-Mane" 






Imperial Theatre, New Yoric' 



USm 



HARRY PDCK " 

"JIfy CirV 

Vanderbilt Theatre, New York 
. .«, ' INDKFIMITELY 



ARTHUR DEACON 

<:'Ro»e-Marie" 

Impertal Thaatra, New York 
ftanm jaoobs 



ALLAN DINEHART 

WITH 

"Appleaauc«" 

auanTdIIhart 

Prodaeed br MICHAKD HEBNDOir 

La Baiia Theatr*. Chlcaae 



MMYSAVO 



and JOAN FRANZA 



«*Ritx Revue** 



BILLY TAYLOR 

JUVENILE 

"CHINA ROSE*' 

Xniokerbocker Theatre, N. T. &• 



LOUIS A. TEIH*LEMAN 



"NANEHE" HOLDS. $23,000 

'Way Out FK>nt in L. A. — fioO Sepa- 
ratee "Alarm Clock" and "London" 



Los Angeles. April 7. 

"No. No, Nanette" continues the 
leader of the town with a $23,000 
gross for ita fourth week at the 
Mason. 

"The Alarm Clock" drew $7,100 on 
ita aecond week at the Majestic, 
while "So This Is London" was very 
close to $7,000 in Us third and final 
week at the Morosco. 

Kolb and Dill did $$,400 at the 
Blltmore and "The Dark Angel" got 
(4,000 on Its second week at the 
Playhouse. 



SHUBERTS SENEW FOR AUD. 

Baltimore, April 7. 

The ShubeV-ta will renew their 
contract with the Auditorium.' for 
an additional term of years, it is 
understood. The original Shubert 
agreement with the Auditorium ran 
for five years and expires with this 
season. 

Under the ownership of Fi'ed C. 
Schanberger (Keman Estate) and 
the management of Leonard B. Mc- 
Laughlin, the house has been a 
steady mqpyemaker for both sides. 



HARRY FENDER 

"Louie the 14tW' 

Cosmopolitan Theatre, New York 
IMDBnKITBl.'V 



BERT GOJtERT 

COMEDIAN 

"CHINA ROSE** 

Xnickerbooker Theatre, V. T. C. 



A8 



"JIM KENYON" 
with "Rose-Marie" 

WOODS THKATRK, CHICAGO 



WILLIE HOWARD 
''Sky High'' 

Winter Garden,^ N^. Y. 

Peraonal Mgr. EUGENE HOWARD 



The Boston Little Theatre 
Players have been presenting plays 
as added attractions at the Olympia, 
Somerville. Moss. The plays will 
be presented each Wednesday and 
Thursday evening in conjunction 
with the regular photoplay bilL 



CHARLOTTE TREADWAl 

liMid*— Morosoo TlirBtre 

i.o« akoei.es 

JUDITH VOSSELU 

ZIBOFXU>'S 'XOCIK THR KTS* 
CeoMpeUtMi Tkeetrc, N. Y. 

U PIERRE WHITE 

WITH 

"Rose-Marie" 

Woods Theatre, Chicage, 
INDEFINITELY 

CHARLES WILLIAMS 

ECCENTRIC COMIC 

"Student Prince" 

JOLSON, NEW YORK 



Wednesdaj, April 8, 1925 



LEGITIMATE 



VARIETY 



25 



CHICAGO SEEMS SHOW-TIRED/ 
EVEN ?ASSES'' NO INDUCEMENT 



Notwithstanding Two Musicals Stand Up and Couple 
of Others — Nothing but Biggest and Best Draw- 
-^'^ing — Seven Openings Next Week 



Chic&so, April 8. 

Out of the debris of the laat alx 
weekB' terrific ilump in trade In 
this town comes seven openings for 
Easter week. If these openings 
dbh't serve as timely restoratives 
fbr badly bent theatre treasuries, 
it's a foregone conclusion Chicago 
if going to have more than a hand- 
ful of theatres dark before even the 
aUQiQier season sets in. 

Three of the town's best paying 
IXoUiies are closed this week, each 
being caught in the serious turn of 
affairs that struck the loop about 
luM-Lenten season. While Lenten 
resolutions somewhat interfered 
with the theatre going, Inferiority 
of plays, both musical and dra- 
matic, have had a lot to do with 
creating the present crisis, accord- 
ing to the views of some of the 
managers. 

It's doubtful if the Apollo and 
th* Selwyn (two of the most expen- 
sive theatres to operate in town) 
did a combined gross of $21,000 for 
their respective shows, "Moonlight" 
and "Vanities" last week. Chicago 
long tired of revues before "Vani- 
ties" arrived, so the ll>-tlmed book- 
ing probably cost Barl Carroll fully 
Ili.OOO. "Moonlight" was never 
given a chance, as it was more or 
isss of a return engagement. Now 
the Shuberts, hard pressed for at- 
tractions to keep open the Apollo. 
«re rushing from Hartford, Conn., 
the Marx Brothers In "I'll Say She 
Is," which will be another return 
engagement. That there is a ser}- 
ous shortage of attractions will fur- 
ther be proved at the Garrick on 
April 18 when "Sally, Irene and 
Mary" takes up the time with 
"Badges" switched to the LaSalle 
with the exit of "Applesauce." 

During the slump period "Rose- 
Marie" and "The Student Prince" 
hold high, giving tha prevailing 
opinion In some quarters that the 
only matter with local conditions is 
that the populace hasn't anything 
really worth while to attend in the 
musical field. Same they say for 
"Is Zat So?" at the Adelphi. How- 
ever, "Cobra" is showing a lot of life 
down at the Princess. It is given 
• good outside chance to catch on 
big in Chicago. 

Qrabbing Anything 
A glance at the list of openings 
for Easter veeJt, except for one or 
two exoeptloDS. ^rov* that the man- 
agers are grabbing anything to keep 
open the theAtrea. Tk« biggest share 
of interAt for the Easter week 
openings centers in "The Oreen 
Hat" (Selwyn). The Michael Aries's 
new piece did around |20,000 on 
the premiere week at the Oarrick 
In Detroit. This indioates some- 
thing, although nearly all the wls«- 
acres in town have stopped predict- 
ing how Chicago wlU or will not 
take a play regardless of the pros- 
pects gained elsewhere. The ad- 
vance sale at the Selwyn this week 
Assures a big opening night recep- 
tion for the foreign author, although 
the opening may be put off a week 
"_3i*t" holds over in Detroit. 

Florence Mills In "Dixie to Broad- 
Way" comes back to town, this time 
»t the Auditorium; William Collier 
arrlvea at the Cort In "Going 
Crooked"; Louie Mann Is listed for 
Lohans Grand with "Milgrlm's 
iT-ogres8"; "Shipwrecked" will an- 
chor at the Studebaker; "Spooks" 
Will try for life at the Playhouse, 
»na the Marx Brothers will be at 
the Apollo in "I'll p«y Bhe Is." These 
are- the Easter woek new plays. 
1,., .^"' be interesting, to ear the 
i^r *** obsenrs how the town 
settles after partaking of the Easter 
•ggs. Incidentally It's been a tough 
period for the ticket speculators. 
«i il?^" *''• matter with the peo- 
ple? say the brokers. "They won't 
Sy*" ?,° *** * *^°^ on » pass." That's 
h^Vou."P theatre-going seems to 
ce in Chicago. 

Estimates for 4.ast Week 

Tlf.ilV,,*?'" <Adelphl. 7th week). 
Hnli® '."." '" ♦he hotel demand no- 
ucert midweek, but attraction appar- 
ently aet rlRht to pick up full share 
oi.^ ""enewed trade after Easter. 
"M.' « '" around |1 1,000, practically 
"It ngui-cB, considering conditions 
of town. 

^r^'^"'*?'"***' (I-a ^i»"e. 28th 

week). I'layed rfUt its string, creut- 

mg town record all its own. One 

1 .n"'"'*'' ^ollf>WPd at this house 

I I, *'*'"•" fnnsferred from Gar- 

ncK. Sudden drop to around «<*.0O0, 

with no hoi>e of returning higher 

u^^*" °^ flltntele exhausted. 

White Csrso" (Cort, 27th and 

nnal week). Trade got so bad even 

low operating expenses for house and 

attraction couldn't wlthstnnd 15.000 

gross. William Collier In 'Going 



Crooked," renamed from "Re : Ward," 
next. 

"No, No, Nanette" (Harris, 49th 
and flrial week). End of record- 
breaking engagement. Around $18,- 
000 last week, and promises to hold 
there for final week. "Be Yourself" 
Monday. 

"Rose- Marie" (Woods, 9th week). 
Lobby filled at noon hour with pur- 
chasers of seats for Easter week, 
meaning little slip past week meant 
nothing. Promises to return to full 
capacity with Lent over. Checked 
around 127,000. 

"The Student Prinee" (Great 
Northern, 7th week). Holds "punch" 
that indicates piece has fine chance 
of leading town with return of regu- 
lar patrons after Easter. Around the 
126,000 mark, with attraction an- 
other Instance of the Holy Week 
slump meaning nothing. 

"The Bat" (Central, 3d week). 
Doing nicely considering idea of 
campaigning, featuring cut-rates. 
Figured close to |5,000 profit. 

"Cobra" (Princess, Sd week). Lit- 
tle shove via augmented business 
would swing this one into local hit. 
Looks promising for nice run on 
strength of what it has averaged 
thus far. In $8,000 gross list. 

"Hell Bent fer Heaven" (Play- 
house, 4th and final week). Couldn't 
make local grade, as atmosphere at 
premiere indicated. Didn't look 



tronger than t«,000. If that. "Spooks" 
Sunday. 

"For An of Us" (Studebaker, 4th 
and final week). Failed to approach 
the expectations the return engage- 
ment was expected to register, prov- 
ing It's still hard in Chicago to get 
business even with big local hit once 
departure is made. Hovered around 
average gross of |8,000 for four 
weeks. "Shipwrecked" next. 

"Badges" (Uarrick, 0th week). 
Goes over to La Salle in another 
week, helped there for chance of run 
via low operating expense of house. 
Average gross for this one down to 
$7,800. "Sally, IrenjB and Mary" to 
fill time at Garrick for return en- 
gagement. „ , 

"Stepping Stoneo" (Illinois. 8th 
week). Sunday nights now sus- 
pended, Wednesday matinee given to 
make it eight performances. Gross 
slipped to little below $24,000. 

"OUTWARD BOUND" 

Not Getting Over In Frisco— "White 
Collars" 15th Week 

San Franslco, April 7. 

Curran— "He Who Gets Slapped," 
featuring Ian Keith and coast com- 
pany. First week $7,160. One more 
week to go. "Artists and Models" 
follow. $2.50 scale. 

Columbia — "Seventh Heaven," 3d 
week, falling off. Got $10,770. Fin- 
ishes Holy Week. Henry Miller in 
later with own company in new 
plays. 60c-$2.50 scale. 

Wilkes — "Outward Bouad," first 
week, $5,700. Got over with the 
critics, but not appealing strongly 
to cash customers. Indefinite stay. 
Can't List long. Scaled 60c-$2. 

Capitol — 15tl\ week of "White 
Collars" and still going big. Took 
$6,900. Inexpensive cast and low 
house nut allows profit even at this 
figure. Expected to go below $6,000 
Holy Week, but looked to go back 
to eight or nine after Easter. $2 
top. 

Alcazar — "So This Is London," 
Henry Duffy Players, 7th week and 
no letup. D'Orsay heading cast. 
Closes Holy Week. Grossed over 
$8,000. Great business at $1.25 tor 



1BARY' PICKS OP; 
'MISNATES' FELL DOWN 

"Rain" in 5 Weeks Did $36,- 

000— Final Week $6,500 

With Special Company 



Washington, April 7. 
"Mercenary Mary," the new 
Larry Weber musical comedy, with 
"Love and Money" utilized for its 
story, stood the test of this town, 
fast becoming, if not already in that 
classification, the champ dog town 
of them all. Business at Poll's, 
where the piece started weakly 
Sunday night, mounted constantly 
throughout the week. 

"Mismates" went through just 
the reverse. L. Stoddard Taylor's 
usual "two for one" got somewhere 
around $650 for the opening night, 
but never again through the week. 
Myron Fagan, the author-producer, 
tried to whip it into shape, changing 
hip leading woman, Clara Joel re- 
placing Mary Daniel. 

The special company In "Rain," 
headed by Katherlne Hayden, 
hurdled a barrel of obstacles. The 
five-week run was Jockeyed beauti- 
fully. 

Estimates for Last Week 

National — St. Patrick's Players 
in "The Holy City." Accomplished 
everything expected. 

Poll's — "Mercenary Mary." About 
$12,000, not at all bad, everything 
considered. 

Belasco — "Mismates." Panned 
from all angles and nothing helped. 
The usual try-out figure, or maybe 
less. $S,500. 

President — "Rain." Closed here, 
having been especially engaged for 
local engagement. Reported to 
have played to around $36,500 on 
five weeks with the first two weeks 
scaled at $2 top and balance of en- 
gagement at $1.50. Final week to 
about $6,500. 



PHILLY REPEATS 

WITH NANETTE' 

ON HIGH 



Two House* Daric This 

Week — ''Chauve-Souris" 

Praised 




2 MORE HUSICAIS FOR CHI 

Chicago, March 31. 
Two more musicals are listed for 
Chicago: "Be Yourself" for tho 
Harris, opening April 18, and "Bet- 
ty Lee" at. the Apollo April IS 
(Sunday). 



T. P. R. BENEFIT 

At a meeting of Theatrical Press 
Representatives' Association plans 
for the benefit to be given in New 
York the latter part of the month 
were discussed. 

The benefit, which will be for the 
sick fund of the assor'iatlon, may 
take place 4n the Manhattan O. H. 



OUILD'8 SHOW OTCLE 

The Theatre Guild Is planning an 
extensive revival of Shaw plays 
next season with "Arms and the 
Man," "Pygmalion" and "Man and 
Superman" on the tapis. 

A Shakespearean revival Is also 
contemplated. 



B. BROWHE STILL TRYINQ 

Both well Browne la planning an- 
other flier with "Dancing Dianna" 
as a road musical. The female im- 
personator Is reported as having 
Interested new capital. 



SAM HARRIS' "BROWN DERBT" 

Sam H. Harris has taken over 
the production of Charles K. Gor- 
don's "Brown Derby," the starring 
comedy for Bert and Betty Wheeler. 

Mr. Gordon Intended to make^the 
production. He will continue an 
intorest In the piece besides his 
royalty. 



JOHN ANDERSON 



Dramatic Editor New York "Evening Post" 
The youngest of all the metropolitan dramatic editors and critics. 
Percy Hammond on reading his first review and column, said: "When I 
read his column this morning I had to admit 'this chap Is too good." 
That's going some, coming from Percy. 

Mr. Anderson is 80 and a Florldian by birth, son of Dr. Warren E. 
and Katherlne H. Anderson. He was educated at University Military 
School and University of Virginia. Joined the staff of tho "Evening 
Post" as a reporter in September 1918, late assistant to J. Rankin Towse 
(second string reviewer) and conducted a column "At a Venture ' until 
the paper was taken over by Cyrus H. K. Curtis early last year when 
Mr. Anderson was appointed dramatic critic and editor. Married Mar- 
garet Breuning, art critic of "The Post." 

In expressing his views of play reviewing at one time last year Mr. 
Anderson stilted: "The reviewer must write for the casual reader, too; 
he must compete with the divorces and the cross-word puzzles; the play 
may be dull but the reviewer dare not be. There must bo no such thing 
as klndnes.s to weak shows. Not even kindness will save a weak show. 
Rarely a bad show will outlive a good one; but the weak fall by the 
w.iyslde." ■ 



Beginning in February, 1923, and running until fieptember of 
the aame year. Variety preaented a sericn of brief biographical 
sketches rnti photographx of thi' leading dramatic critic$ of the 
United States and Canada. The ncnrs tiaa discontinued at that 
time. 

With the current issue it is being, resumed and herewith the 
29th of the series. ,, . i • - i ,.,. 



BESSIE BARRISCALE'S FLAT 

Bessie Barrlscale will return to 
the legit next season In "Scrubby." 
an elaborated version of her cur- 
rent vaudeville sketch. Howard 
Hickman, who wrote It, Is working 
upon the expanded edition. He 
niso figures as Its producer. 



"Makropoulos" for Qantvoort 
Herman Qantvoort, a new pro- 
ducer, has secured the rights to 
"The Makropoulos Secret," a play 
by Dr. Karel Capek, whose "B.U.R." 
and "The World we Live In " have 
been produced here. "The Makro- 
poulos Secret" has been adapted by 
K. C. Burrell. Much Interest Is 
attached to the piece because of Its 
leading role, which H. T. Parker, 
of the Boston" Transcript" has 
characterized as being the "vlr- 
luosa role of a generation." 

Gantvoort's production will be- 
gin In a month. He currently has 
"Hell's Belle" at the Cohan. 



"Wings of Chance" All Now 
"Wings of Chiinco" closed Satur- 
day after a four weeks' road tour. 
Theplece will be revised, recast and 
recalled "Seadrift." 
Adolph Klauber produced It. 



Philadelphia, April 7. 
After it had looked pretty certi. n 
that a precedent would be broken 
during holy week a last minute de- 
cision was made to close two houses 
f'uring those six days, about tho 
average in Phllly. 

The houses are the Adelphi. and, 
to the surprise of everyone, the 
Chestnut Street opera K-)Use. Tho 
final weeks of "High Stakes" were 
cancelled at the Adelphi. and "Uixio 
to Broadway" came to the end of its 
long stay at the Chestnut. 

Last week business remained 
about at status quo with "No, No, 
Nanette" hitting around $27,250 at 
the Garrick, varying only in the 
number of standees. It was the fifth 
week for this whirlwind musical. 

"New Brooms" fell off somewhat 
at the Broad, but It seems set for six 
weeks. The $9,500 last week was 
considered satisfactory. It is hardly 
likely that anything will follow 
"New Brooms," this house always 
closing early. 

"Be Yourself," which followed 
"Peter Pan" into tho ForresU was 
probably hurt to some extent by the 
pitiful business done by the Barrle 
revival. At any rato, while business 
was good for a return it wasn't 
quite up to expectations. Did more 
than $15,000. 

"Sally," with the company which 
Nlcolal, Welch and Do Milt have 
been touring In tho south, had a 
rather good week at the Walnut, 
though the business varied tre- 
mendously, and without apparent 
reason. With the $3 top something 
of a trade-mark at the house, this 
show, which soma of tho critics 
seemed ^o like and others panned aa 
of tho "turkey" variety, twobably 
pulled around $10,000, not up to the 
recent pace of the house. 

"Betty Lee" was rather a disap- 
pointment r' the Shubert, its $13,- 
000 in the second and last week not 
comparing to <vliat some shows have 
done at this : o ise of lute. "Dixie to 
Broadway," announcing Its final 
Week, drew a big up_. Irs buslneas, 
and Jumpei' its rrosa ti around $10,- 
600. "The Best People" dropped le- 
low $10^AO for the first tln.«i during 
its seven weeks here but at that 
was claimed as profit-making for 
all concerned. 

"HIgli Stakes" at the Adelphi 
tumbled to about $9,090, the big 
Thursday matinee holding It up. 
This Wook 
This week's openings Included 
'^hauve-Sourls" at the Lyric, where 
it .will stay two weeks, and "The 
Student Prince," with a special new 
company at the Shubert, where it 
hopes for an Indefinite sngaxement. 
Next Monday, the Mask and Wig 
show, "Joan of Arkansas," at the 
Porrsst; Grace George in "She Had 
to Know" at the Adelphi; "Moon- 
light" at the Chestnut Street Opera 
House, and "Simon Called Peter" at 
the Walnut will be the openings. 
The last two are repeats, but "Lit- 
tle Jessio James" will return to 
town, this tima to the Lyric, and 
on the 27th "Kid Boots" for the For- 
rest, while "Broke," presented by 
Savage and Beury with George 
Macfarlane, will come to the Wal- 
nut. This last named house will 
also have a summer show, which 
ought to compete with "No, No, 
Nanette" for the honor of keeping 
the theatres open. 

Estimates for Last Week ' 

"New Brooms" (Broad, 4th week). 
Set to stay six weeks, Instead origi- 
nal four. Last week eased off to 
$9,600, still cUlmed profiUble. 

"Be Yourseir» (Forrest, 2d week). 
Good, but not quite up to expecta- 
tions. Hit around $16,000, perhaps 
a few hundred over. Balcony weak. 

"No, No, Nanette" (Oarrick, 6th 
week). Still town's big noise, with 
$27,250, or all the house can get, 
again last week. Standees at all 
performances and untouched by 
Lent. 

"Sally" (Walnut, 2d week). Tour- 
ing company has done quite well 
here, though not as big as recent 
shows at this house. I'robably un- 
der $10,000 last week with $2 top. 

"Chauve - Souris" (Lyric, 1st 
week). Claimed house's blggei^t 
opening night of year, prot)ably bc- 
nausG of $3 top employed. "Best 
l*eople" under $10,00u last week, first 
time during entire .st-iy here. 

"Student Prince" (SJiubert, 1st 
week). Opened splendidly with 
critics praising special company to 
skies. ' lietty Lee' around $13,000 
last week. 

The Cliestiiul Street Opera House 
la dark. "Dixie to Broadway" 
gained to around $10,500 there last 
werk. The Adelphi Is also dart:. 
■lllKh .Sliikes" did around $9,000. 
siiuru tumble. 



Zi 'l CI 1 f 'f 



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'^W^'r'WTS^ 



VARIETY 



LEGITIMATE 



Wednesday, April 8, 1825 



NEW PLAYS PRODUCED 

WITHIN WEEK ON BROADWAY 



LOVE FOR LOVE 

Comedy In four act* by William Con- 
(reve. Produced at llie Ureenwich Villace, 
New York, by the I'rovlncetown Playera, 
March 31: direotrd by Robert Edmund 
Jones. 

Sir Sampson Legend AValler Abe! 

Valentine, bis son Stanley Hewlett 

Scandal, his friend Noel Tearle 

Tattle .Kdear Stchll 

Ben, Sir Sampson's younger A>d. .Perry Ivlns 

Poreslgbi K. J. Ballantine 

Jeremy, servant to Valentine, 

Cecil Clovelly 

Trapland Hugh Kidder 

Buckram, a lawyer Harold McUee 

Soap, a bailiff Clement O'L-oghlen 

Servant to Fton-slght Sidney Machel 

Steward to Sir Sampson. .. .Jumes MelKhan 

A Singer John A. Rogers 

Angelica, niece of Ftoreitght. 

Helen Freeman 
lllstreaa Foresight, iccond wile of Foresight, 

Kve Balfour 

Hl*trcsa Frail, stater to Mistress Foresight, 

^^drlenne Mornson 

Mlsa Pnie, daughter ot IVeeighi by former 

marriage • .Rosalind Fuller 

Nurae to Miss Prwe Alys Rees 

Pianiat William Irwin 

Violinist^ Herman Bueller 



two suitors, Powell and Dr. New- 
ton, each embracing ber. 

And then, maybe not being as 
dumb as he is played by Gareth 
Hughes, he figures that if the other 
fellows are getting themselves a 
little lovin', why not himself? Ac- 
cordingly he hits off on a rampage 
and throws his mother to the floor, 
busting out after the glrL When he 
returns he is carrying the girl, and 
as she is disheveled and her cloth- 
ing torn, there is an obvious con- 
clusion, but it's wrong. Tude rescued 
her from the villianous Powell. 
Tude, being a pretty strong dunce 
boy, killed Powell and then — ^Just 
to prove that he- was a real dunce- 
boy, walked into the big buzz saw 
for the finish of himself. 

The play Itself is interesting and 
well played by Antoinette Perry as 
the mother, Mary Carroll as Rosie, 
Donald Cameron as the doctor, and 
particularly by Louis Mason as Tom 



and months, and his quaint expres- 
sions are beautifully handled. Young 
Hughes' conception of a dunce boy 
(and mayb« MUa Vollmer's) Is that 
of a lad who sees symhols in skies, 
meanings in meadows and silly ac- 
tions in everything. Hughes didn't 
do well, with the honors easily going 
to the rest of the good cast. 

There are two angles to "The 
Dunce Boy." In operation it is very 
cheap, as the Art Theatre Isn't pay- 
ing any stupendous salaries. The 
theatre la also cheap, probably get- 
ting the first $2,000, etc., so with 
from 13,000 to (3,500 weekly. It looks 
as If the show (an go along for a 
while. It will never be a money 
show, but like "The Shame Woman," 
It might run along for some time 
on small time receipts. That "The 
Shame Woman" and "Sun-Up" ran 
for so long in New York apparently 
fooled somebody, for when they both 
took to -the road the Increased ex- 
pense, coupled to the already slight 
expenses of the shows, forced them 
to haul anchor for the storehouse 
almighty quick. The same will apply 
to "The Dunce Boy," which doesn't 
figure as a road attraction at all, 
and which will maybe go for a time 
here because It runs so cheaply. The 
cut rates will help It plenty, and 
they were used on the opening night. 

As a drama strictly, however, It 



Avery Hopwood no longer holds 
the crown of having originated 
naughty farce comedy In the theatre. 
William Congreve beat him to it 
Bom9 200 years ago when he fash- 
ioned "Love for Love," originally 
produced In London, and revived for 
the flrst time in a century by the 
Provincetownera. 

Perhaps it was the vogue for 
naughtiness in plays on Broadway 
which actuated this artistic down- 



London, March 22. 
At the Palace "No. No, Nanette' 
town group to delve into the archives [has arrived, another erstwhile farce 



Kink, an itinerant peddler. Mason lis good stuff and compares favor- 
has the best mountain accent heard ably in spots to "Hell Bent Fer 
around these here parts in weeks I Heaven." BUk. 

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of play literature and resurrect this 
audacious comedy of the Ellxat»ethan 
period. The result has been success- 
ful from an experimental angle and 
should attract for some time at the 
limited capacity Village playhouse, 
with a possibility of coming uptown 
tf the current flair continues. 

Congreve's naughtiness in this in- 
stance has been carefully camou- 
flaged in period bungalows and 
verbal persiflage. In comparison to 
the -tdlrt shows" of current drama- 
tists, it is likened to the difference 
between a naughty yam being spun 
by a crude teller and repeated later 
by a De Maupassant. 

"Love For Love" is a scandal in 
laces. Practically all the women of 
the cast are ladies of easy virtue 
from the flapperish unsophisticated 
Miss Pruc to the latter's elderly 
nurse, who Is suspected of an affair 
with the tottering Foresight. 

The main plot pivots around the 
affair between Angelica and Valen- 
tine, the profligate son or Sir Samp- 
son. Valentine has been a gay 
stepi>er with period butterflies, and 
is at the end ot his resources with 
his father attempting a settlement 
hardly sufficient to meet outstand- 
ing obligations. In this financial 
crisis, and with Angelica seemingly 
lost to him. Val feigns insanity. 
Which has its effect in winning his 
father's forgiveness and the love of 
ilngeliea. 

The piece has been capitally staged 
and perfectly cast. Helen Freeman 
registers individually as the charm- 
ing Angelica, a role proving that 
the feminine tricksters of the Ellaa- 
betban period were ahead of their 
current sisters, perhaps not as crude, 
but with just as effective results. 
Stanley Howard , made a perfect 
lover as Valentine, while Walter 
Abel w'as superb as the seemingly 
tyrannical Sir Sampson. Others ot 
the cast who, acquitted tJiemselves 
equally well were Noel Tearle as 
Scandal. Edgar Stehll as Tattle, 
Cecil Clovelly as Foresight, Kve Bal- 
four as the flirtatious Mistress 
Frail, and 'Rosalind Fuller as- the 
unsophisticated flapper who receives 
her lesson in science at a tender 
•ge. 

"Love Ftor Love" Is dellciously 
naughty and equally entertaining. It 
Is goo<d picture material in spots, 
providing it can be tricked up In 
scenario forms to pass censorship. 
As an achievement of the artistic 
theatre it is there. Edha. 



soaked in song and dance. As "His 
Irfidy FrierMls" it served the late Sir 
Charles Hawtrey; it is now a Jaxz 
banquet with musical noises by Vin- 
cent Youmans and a book by a 
brigade of librettists. 

"No, No, Nanette" pulsates furi- 
ously. It is all alive and syncopat- 
ing. Though the storv has been 
shattered to bits, something happens 
all the while from energetic dancing 
to repetitions ot the song hit, "I 
Want to Be Happy." 

Joseph Coyjie and Qeorge Gros- 
smith comedianize together. Honors 
go to Coyne, though Orossmlth Is 
somewhat better than' usual. For 
oldsters they are a pretty lively pair 
and Coyne coins his own neat brand 
of humor. Blnnie Hale Is Nanette. 
She has personality and an elfin 
charm, rather wasted dn a more or 
less straightforward part. Her part* 
ner is Seymour Beard, an excellent 
singing Juvenile. 

The two wives are played by 
Marie Hemingway and Irene Brown, 
and Grade Leigh looks after the 
comedy of the cook. 



also a living' curtain," but It con- 
tains no nodes. 

A burlesque military drama, *7or 
the Flag," is ludicrous. A general, 
with a handful of men. Is In a gar- 
rison besieged by Arabs. All hope 
abandoned, the general hands his 
wife a revolver with which to kill 
herself rather than be taken captive 
by an amorous sheik. The Arab 
chieftain breaks in, the wife takes 
one look at htxn, shoots her hus- 
band and throws herself Into tbe 
Oriental's amte. 

All told. !• scenes, most ot them 
well worth while, with the rtiow 
badly let down bjF a "vocal band" 
flnale. For this the chorus is bamked 
In minstrel first part fashion, and 
warbles tor what seems an eternity. 

As a whole. "Better Days" 
doeent seem to be as toig as sev- 
eral of its predecessors at the Hip. 

Jclo. 



':i- 



BQODLE \* 

London. March 11. 



BETTER DAYS 

~ London, March 20. 

R«vu« presented by Moss Empires. Ltd.. 
under the direction ot Julian Wylle. at the 
LK>ndon Hippodrome, March 10. Boolt by 
LAuri Wylie; lyrics by Cliftord Harris, 
R. P. Weaton and Bert Lee; music by 
Herman Finck: danceii arranged by Ed- 
ward Dolly; ballet written and arranged 
by Michael Koklne. .Stars Malsle Gay, 
Madge Elilutt, Stanley L,upln0. 



THE DUNCE BOY 

Three-act drama by I.ulu Vollmer. pro- 
duced April 8 at the OSrd Street theatre 
ty the Art Theatre. Inc. Directed by Henry 
Stillman, with Oaretb Hughes featured. 

Ma Huckle ^ Antoinette Perry 

Roele Pierce Mary Carroll 

Tnde Gareth Hughes 

Buck Huckle Eric Jewett 

Tom Pink Loult Mason 

Alvin Powell Jean Clarendon 

Dr. Newton Donald Cameron 



This latest by Lulu Vollmer con- 
cerns, like "Sun-Up" and "The 
Shame Woman," the folk of the 
Carolina mountains, a subject upon 
which Miss Vollmer has written ex- 
clusively. This is likely because of 
her intimate and accurate knowledge 
of tlK>fle people, but unlike its pre- 
decessors, "The Dunce Boy" doesn't 
seem to be as good for the general 
trade. 

The story Is of Tude, the h.ilf- 
wit son ot Ma and Buck Huckle. 
The boy is obsessed with the idea 
•t the saw-mill near the house, and 
every buzz of the saw is music to 
bim. When a school teacher, Rosie, 
oomes to live in their house, his 
Mother tells him should he touch 
k«r she would die. Accordingly, he 
ke«p8 hands oft until he sees ber 



It seems ridiculous to a|tempt to 
write a critical review on a revue, 
especially on witnessing Its Jlrs. 
night. Like all the others, "Bettei 
Days" began at eight o'clock an 
did not finish until after 11.30, 
which means that tbe show Is im- 
dergoing the usual process of cut- 
ting. 

There is much to conunend ii 
"Better Days." As one of the char- 
acters says almost at the beginning 
of the entertainment: "Music.nl com- , 
edies are not created— they're col-' 
lected." The new Hip show is a 
collection of various bits artistical- 
ly staged, but apparently without 
as much lavish expenditure as on 
-previous occasions. Then there are 
no tremendous salaries. The only 
important salaries are probably 
St&nley Lupino and Malsle Gay. 
There Is a pair of ballet dancers 
whose Joint salary might touch 
three figures (in pounds), whil . the 
remainder of the cast, generally 
adequate, cannot possihty command 
anything in the way of "heavy 
wages." 

Probably the best bit is a bur- 
lesque on Glll>ert and Sullivan opera, 
with the full chorus and principals 
employed. It consists ot para- 
phrasing the music of Sir Arthur 
Sullivan, introducing a series of 
composite travesties of all the Gil- 
bert and Sullivan operas. Another 
brilliant skit consists of a panto- 
mime ballet, "Frollicklng Gods," 
produced by Fokme, with Tschai- 
kowsky music. It is supposed to 
take place in an art museum. When 
the gallery Is closed for the night 
the statues of the Greek gods begin 
to dance. A pair of lovers are ac- 
cidentally locked In and have an op- 
portunity of witnessing these frol- 
ics, Joining in the festivities. The 
spectacle of the marble statues 
coming to life and prancing about 
mischievously was warmly appre- 

"Beads," a vocal ballet. Is the big 
rtroductlon number, with scenery, and 
rhorus representing Jade, amber, 
coral, etc. Very effective. There Is 



Moatcal eomady adapted trom H. M. 
Paoira "The New CTowb," by Sydney Blow 
and Douglas Hoare. Preeenftd by Jack 
BeChanaa at the Bmplre March 10. Lyrics 
by Dovclas Porber. m«ate by Philip Braham 
aad Max Darewakl. sUs* direction by 
Sydney Blow. Dancaa arranced by Jade 
Ba ch a n a n . 

Lurd Algernon Kenll worth. .Jack Buchanan 

BlDO Merchant Denis Cowiea 

Chip* RIckaby ,... Russell Qorton 

Baker ■*"« Wllktn«>n 

Dixon ^...Doaglaa Furber 

Blnna Bobby Gordon 

Shrimp ■; Barry Storrl 

Inspector Tumb«ll Frank Attree 

Harry Hobba .Maatlnga Lynn 

Dahpna Drew Jona 

Clematis Drew Klsie Randolph 

LAdy Gladstone Jonee Veronica Brady 

•TTie New Clown," once a straight 
farce, has bobbed up at the Empire 
as "Boodle." a full-fledged muslqfil 
show. The "Clown's" conversion has 
been effected by Douglas Hoare and 
Sydney Blow, with lyrics added by 
Douglas Furber and onuslc by Philip 
Braham and Max DarewskL 

Jack Buchanan la the new 
"Clown," now named Algernon Ken- 
llworth (late Lord Cyril Garston). 
He knocks a friend out of a window 
and Jumps to the conclusion he has 
committed murder. To escape the 
consequences of his supposed deed 
he becomes a clown. Though he has 
to Indulge in acrobatic stunts, the 
part becomes him very well and he 
fools away time until all is made 
right for the llnal curtain. 

dipping lightly through the trou- 
bles of the plot and the poorness of 
the dialog, Buchanan dances with a 
sense of humor and sings without 
><much sense ot tune. June Is the 
principal girl, as coy as ever. She 
also dances better than she sings 
Douglas Furber is duly ponderou.s- 
as the circus proprietor and there 
is Sam Wilkinson as a melancholy 
clown. 

It "Boodle" could gather to Itself 
all that was best In "Head Over 
Heels," which was another musical 
comedy ot circus life that the public 
balked at, the combined show might 
Stimd a better chance against the 
hectic competition now Impending 
As matters stand, "Boodle" is in 
dire QOTll. The night after It had 
been rejected by the critics, "No. 
No, Nanette" opened at the Palace 
amid storms ot .applause. Even if 
it recovered from this blow, it would 
have to survive the entry into the 
arena ot "Rose -Marie" at Drury 
Lane, and "Bamboula" at His 
Majesty's; besides new big shows al 
the Hippodrome and the Palladium. 
Consequently "Boodle" is unlikely 
to gather much boodle. At a less 
competitive time the chances for 
the show would be 50 percent better 

In "Head Over Heels," W. H 
Berry's study ot a pathetic per- 
former, with a pramful ot tricks 
and a wistful belief in his own 



versatility, was a maaterpioco ot 
humor that almost saved one of the 
dullest shows ever staged. If In- 
troduced Into "Boodle." which owes 
a good plot to "The New Clown" 
and several good tunes to Philip 
Braham and Max Darewski. it 
would turn a prottable loss Into a 
profit. 

The present piece has been writ- 
ten by Sydney Blow and Douglas 
Hoare,' a pair of adapters who are 
not always spontaneous. Nor are 
the dances, arranged by Buchanan 
himself, entirely satisfactory; they 
lack variety. June, however, is bet- 
ter than ever. Jack Buchanan still 
lives in a fierce blaze of popularity, 
but, though he gets many laughs 
with odds anit ends ot hokum, be 
should not try to be too many 
things — actor, dancer, singer, chore- 
ographist, manager and comedian — 
at the same time. Jolo. 

THE PAINTED SWAN 

London, March 18. 

At the Bveryman theatre, the con- 
verted drill hall theatre on Hamp- 
stead Heights, has appeared "The 
Painted Swan," a society cygnet 
under the signature of Princess Bi- 
besco. 

Anne, the wife of a Lord lieu- 
tenant. Is the occasion ot much 
cruss talk bar the people in the i^y. 
They sit around and talk and talk, 
launching upon her head all the epl- 
grame and aphorisms of the titled 
authoress. 

There is a Member of Parliament 
over whom Anne emotes, and he 
serves her better than her husband. 
There comes a crash .n the conversa- 
tion when this rising politician is 
said to have ruined his career by 
being absent from a Parliamentary 
debate to seeking the company ot a 
street WAman. Anne, goaded by the 
talk, declares she was the woman, 
but nobody believes her, not even 
her husband. Her statement Is not 
true, tor ber lover was actually with 
another woti^an, having ceased to 
care tor Anne. 8o her affectiofi 
tor this Idol wilts after this shabby 
trick. She Is a disgruntled woma|} 
nd at this crisis her lawful liege, 
tbe Lord Uentenant, demands a 
husband's rights.. Here the piece 
ends on a h^e ot angulab. 

Allan JeayM Is the l«iver. very 
fair; Frank Cellier Is the husband, 
good, and Bdlth Evans tbe wife. 
very good. It Is a tar tar better 
thing she docs, when sh4 is not 
playing' a Shakespearean heroltoe. 

MADELON ^ 

' . Paris, March 23. 

The tour-act play of Jean Sar- 
ment, replacing Ibsen's "Peer Gynt" 
at the Porte St. Martin, met with a 
talrly good reception, but Is oot 
likely to fill the house for long. 

"Madelon" is iK>t exactly at borne 
at this theatre, aad why M. Leb- 
mann withdrew a certainty tor an 
uncertainty is not disclosed, but is 
probably due to expiration ot con- 
tracts. Sarmenfi "Madelon," hav- 
ing nothing in common with the 
war ditty, will not fill tbe Porte 8t. 
Martin unless the reduced price' 
ticket,' system is again applied. 

Marthe Regnler In the title role 
and Jean Sasment grab all tbe lime- 
light. The former proves herself a 
splendid actress, v 

Madelon <Marthe Regnler) Is a 
sympathetic creature ^^h a varie- 
gated post. In a^ew York saloon, 
with boose galore, she meets Marc 
Adolphe (Sarment), a budding mu- 
sician. Wbila remembering a girl 
he met In Franc;s he carries on with 
Madelon "who is not sevore" and 
causes her to drop her other friends. 
Two years later the coUple return to 
Paris, and Marc makes a name. 

He encourages Madelon to Join 
Robocbon. their mutual friend (J. 
Gretlllat), when he learns the other 
girl (Q. de Kerivoual) cares for him. 
But his former mistress remains his 
steadfast friend, and when he Is in- 
formed ot his mother's death, prior 
to conducting a concert which means 
much for his career, it is Madelon 
who consoles the selfish man and 
inspires him to lofty Ideals. 

KendretD. 



a t^ 



wasn't enough to sustain a 
hours' entertainment. 

W. H. Berry is the stellar comt. 
dlan. There were indications tSl 
others in tbe cast were suppo.ed u 
be relied upon for contributing h» 
mor, but these were subordlnatM 
The most glaring example of thi. 
was Frank Lalor, specially iniDoru? 
who had a small part. So admlraM: 
a comedian as Billy Leonard hadn't 
half enough to do, and the few ta^' 
portent scenes allotted to Janise fc 
Carson (also imported) evokS' 
screams of laught*^, not so much fw 
their Innate humor as for the tortn 
slcally strenuous manner in whi^ ' 
he walloped them over. Berry scorS 
because of unlimited opportunltiS ■ 
Any comedian of repute would haw 
done likewise, and most of th<M 
might have accomplished somethlM 
more. ^ 

Considerable Interest attached ta 
the English premiere of Beppi d*. 
Vries In the prima donna role. Shi " 
comes to London with a reputatlsa ' 
trom Holland, supplemented by a 
native dialect that will have to & 
curtailed before she is wholly acce^ 
able. She has youth, appearanei 
ability to sing and a pleasing persoil!! 
ality. The singing honors, how««# 
went to Dorothy Shale. MImi Craw< 
ford scored neatly in the soubret rels 
and registered strongly several thncs 
in dances with Billy Leonard. Hatrr 
Welchman, In the male lead, saw 
well, both when he was singing iSI 
when talking. 

Despite the efforts ot the produow 
William J. Wilson, to inject "IftW 
into the "pictures'*" ot the variow 
scenes by keeping the chorus moving 
about to suggest a semblance at 
reality, tbe tempo seemed slow. 
Much ot this will probably be reme- 
died. The lyrics are generally smart 
and pointed; while there are no pal* . 
pable sensational song hits, the niii^ 
sic Is of good quality. 

The story runs along the lines that 
were iwpular a quarter of a centiiif 
ago. Prince Robert, Regent of Co- 
rona, a small, imaginary country of 
the Rurltanian type, spends most ot 
his time In Paris and similar haunts 
ot naughtiness, having looted the 
treasury of his country. Apartments 
are booked for him at a hotel in La«i 
sanoe, which had Just engaged a pair 
of male dancing instructors from 
England. The young dancers art 
mistaken for His Royal Highness 
and secretary, and when the Prinos 
arrives he is Immensely pleased, and 
conceives the brilliant idea of send- 
ing them to Corona to deputize ftr 
him. Of course, the tenor falls in 
love with the Princess Muria. who IM 
heir to the throne, with the inevi- 
table musical comedy complicatlwi^ 
auid denouement. ' , 

A small fortune has been InveMM 
In the production and costumes, also 
the cast must total a tidy weekly 
sum. J. W. Jackson acquitted him- 
self admirably with the staging ot 
the dances and ensembles. 

"The Bamboula" is one of he mo|t 
important productions of tbe seasos 
and It it doesn't get over it will be a 
calamity. All things considered. It 
has a 50-50 chance ot winning out 

Jofo. • 



THE BAMBOULA 

London. March 26. 
MuslcaJ play In three acts by H. M. Vernon 
and Ouy BoKon; lyrlea by Douglas PurtMr 
and Irvine Caesar: music by Albert SIrmay 
and Harry Rosenthal. ProdoeM by William 
J. Wilson at Hla Majeety'a thMitre. London. 
March 24. 

*=''"""« JsniM B. Carson 

Donna Juanlta Da Coeta Dorothy shale 

Oliver J. Ooscnberry Prank Lalor 

Charles VlncerU Cllve 

Sadie Ooeenberry MIml Crawford 

I.arry Wyndham Billy L,eonard 

Jimmy Roberta Harry Welchman 

Prince Robert, the Bamteula..W. H. Berry 



I>arranaga. 
Morales. ........ 

Prlnceaa Muria. . 

Madura 

Marsuma 

Prtnoe Neat«r... 



Roy Byford 

..Arthur Argent 
..BeppI de Vrlas 

..Harry Pringle 

lyy Booker 

. .George Bishop 



With the very best cast procurable, 
with magnificent scenery, with a 
stage full of handsome chorus girls 
gorgeously caparisoned, excellent 
staging and practically everything 
that goe« to make for a high -class 
production, "The Bamboula" did not 
quite hit the mark on the opening 
night. It was well received, as, in- 
deed, it was entitled to be; but the 
thing that was mostly lacking was 
sufficient comedy. What there was 



of it was quite good, but there! rrilpht nqt he .Vrni.'!.' 



PERSEVERING PAT 

London. March 14. 
CUnedy to ttmr acts by Irnn Doyle. PlJ 
aeated by ArchNiiUd de Bear aA tbe Util* 
theatre, London. lUrch IS. • „.„j. 

Widow Doasherty Maire CUm 

Mary CCoonor Kathleen O'Re"" 

RowDorrtaa Kthel O'B 

Pat Morpby ^'^''H'tS!?! 

Peter O'Haw • *Ved O'Poaf _ 

Brian CConnor Sydney MofJM 

Thomaa Dorrtsn Orenvllle Dj^Bf 

Blinr Roarko David MoilM 

Roghey Rosaa Christopher 8U« 

The Irish Players, veil-known to 
America, made their reappearano* 
here In a new play, "Persevcriag 
Pat," a comedy of Irish life, writ- 
ten by Lynn Doyle, a Dublin b«* 
manager. The author knows his 
people, their lovable qualities, alss 
their roguijh trickeries, and ts« 
lengths to which they will «<>,*• 
gain a point. "Persevering PS'l' J* 
a good comedy ot Its kind, no bet- 
ter than many others, but prob- 
ably superior to the average. 

Peter, a "boob," has inherited % 
farm and some money, which sett 
all the maids and widows after hi» 
for a husband. He proposes v 
Mary, a pert wench, who laughs at 
ihim, whereupon he says he'll ass 
the flrst woman he meets to msrry 
hinr In this way he becomes bj* 
frothed to Rose, a plain girl ra pMw 
nearing spinsterhood. He retun* 
and Mary lures him on once msi* 
In a weak moment he becomes coal* 
mltted to both girls, and meantliB* 
is being pursued frantically by s« 
amorous widow, who drags him !>•" 
fore a priest and forces him to sl^ 
a statement of his Intention w 
marry her. The fathers of the glnj 
decide to sue liim for breach w 
promise — the widow Is triumphant, 
when a telegram is received if'' 
noUnclng the "boob" has sold b** 
farm and decamped to America. 

Arthur Sinclair !s again the pr** 
ducer tor the players and has si- 
lotted himself a comparatlwf 
minor role. The ertlre company W> 
good, that Is to say. good for In|»i 
players. 1 

In a curtain speech the opentW_ 
night the author mentioned he wSr 
a bank manager, a sad professlos. 
His n.aln occupation consisted » 
refusing "overdrafts" (bank loans* 
to people who most needed them. 

The piece should do nicely tor • 
few weeks. After thnt a few rs- 
vlvHls from the former rfpertotj 

JoU). 



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Bxhlbitors In the New York and 
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Terge of (ormlns a buying combi- 
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Interests against the ]>roducer dis- 
tributors. At a meeting at the T. 
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%«i^ present over 25 representatives 
'« lihains of houses in the ter^i- 
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jffA-*^ working agreement tor the 
Ifixtog of flhn. 

\ v.- J*ose foremost in the IriHial steps 
<1#<Work out the plan are Lou Blu- 
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.^Ef^etir Jersey. ■;' :, ^ 

Tne i)resent plan la to effect a 
Htqrklng agreement with thei biggest 
«bf the Independent^, the Warner 
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becoming a' part of- the Working 
'agreement being promulgated will 
haVe first run op the Warners' prod- 
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1^, program preduet in the event 
^Mkt the bigger organisations shall 
react by making it more or liBss 
Mposslble for them to see u re plc- 
VAVtai and then to buy In the opert 
l*idej;tendent'mark*t. 
'■ \ At present the idea Is that the 
,«)i^lb'Uors who become part of tjje 
l^osment In Its initial st,ages( shall 
ib«. in a position tb share in the 
pBoflts of the New York-New Jer- 
sey exchange of Warner Bros. 
Where a profit shows through not 
only their Initial bookings, but sub- 
seauent dates that any one of their 
I>Ictures may receive they are to 
4l)f^re pro rata in the profits that 
iMch of the pictures make {^cording 
rtD thte Initial rental paid for a 
ii«(!are. " ' 

'^'Thls means that the Warners are 
*(if(ftually making the exhibitors of 
ijt^ Greater New York asd Metro- 
jpolitan territory partners in their 
■loeal exchange without investment 
aird giving them a share of the 
yroflts for -t'^e good will that the 
^•xhlbKors give them through play- 
W their product oVer that,bf the 
Itrooger organltatlona such as' Fa.* 
tnooa Players, First NatioTtal and 
Metro-Qoldwyo. 

At Friday's meeting a number of 
exhibitors subscribed to the idea. 
Further meetings will be field with- 
in the next 19 day* to perfect the 
frians of : organisation. 



NO COMMISSION 

HLMPUYERS 

BUREAU 



A. M. P. Propose Plan to 
Offset Gyp Agents — Da- 
vid Allen at Head 



IjOS Angeles, April 7. 

The Association of Motion Pic- 
ture Producers will hold a special 
meeting tomorrow for the purpose 
of ratifying a plan worked out by 
a special committee to establish a 
non-commission screen actors em-^ 
pIoyAent bureaii. It li^ understood 
that David' Allen, presently con- 
nected with the Screen Service As* 
soclation, will . head the new de- 
partment. 

The purpose of the employment 
bureau woold be to salvage screen 
players from gyp agents who have 
long been collecting from eight to 
15 per cent for their services. 
, The new bureail Ife expected to be 
functioning by n«zt June. 



BIG PICTURE HOUSE 
MAYBE ON HHAVL 



5,000-Seater Reported for 

Commonwealth Hotel Site 

at 55th-56th Streets 



still another first run Broadway 
picture theatre is planned with the 
possibility that Universal may be 
Interested. According to a ruling 
handed down by the courts within 
the last few days the Commonwealth 
Hotel site on the west side of 7th 
avenue at 6Sth and 16th streets is 
to be leased to a group that have 
in mind the building of a picture 
theatre seating around C.OOO. 

An office building and entrance to 
the theatre located on Broadway 
would take In ;the entire block. 

The constant northward trend of 
legitimate theatres evidently has 
influenced the courts to consider 
that the bulMlng of a motion picture 
house on the site that was originally 
proposed for the hotel will be a suf- 
ficiently good investment to protect 
the Investors in the original hotel 
project. 

Plans have not as yet been drawn 
or submitted but with the excavat- 
ing work on the Seventh avenue 
Bide aheady accomplished, it may 
mean t^at construction work on the 
theatre will be started within the 
next few tnonths so that the the- 
atre may be in readiness by next 
Christmas. 






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Sunshine Saminy, Colored 
; Kid, Is Coming East 

Los Angeles, April 7. 
fiuimhine Sammy (Sammy Morrl- 
lioBi), the diminutive colored come- 
dian, who Is one of ftal Roach's 
.."0«n Gang" kiddles, is en roU|te t6 
New-York with hl3 daddy, nurse 
iMid tutor. 

On the way from the western 
;,' ,C*i,8t' sludlps, little Sammy Is jiJay 



F. P. Denies B. & K. 

Interest in New House 

There has been denial from 
Famous Players that Balaban and 
Katz will have anything to do with 
the hew Paramount theatre on the 
Putnam Building site. The rumor 
tp this effect toi^nd JU. beginning In 
Chicago and with the advent In 
New York of Sam Katz last week 
and his return here again next week 
the story became general proi>erty. 

Harold B. FrankllrV, director gen- 
eral of famous PUiyers theatres, 
however, stated there was not a 
bit of truth to jthe rumor. 

Sara Kata is to address the T. O. 
C. C. next Tuesday afternoon on 
the topic of "Trustification." Prln- 
ol pally it seems t to be directed at 
producer, distributor, e^ibltor or- 
ganizations, which would mean 
particularly Famous Players and 
the Loew-Metro-Cioldwyn organ- 
ization? 



SMALL N. Y. TOWN'S 2 
HOUSES FOR FAMOUS 



The theatres division of FamouB 
Players under the direction of 
Harold B. p-raiiklin. managing di- 
rector, has closed a deal whereby 
It will take over the direction of 
the Academy and the Broadway the- 
atres at Newburgh, N. Y. This 
seemingly is the first step in an 
arrangement to line up a circuit of 
small town theatres In New York 
state, a territory that the Famous 
organization heretofore avoided In- 
vading. 

UnlversaVs taking over of the 
Shine Circuit in northern New York 
may l>e the reason for the Famous 
seeking to entrench Itself in a like 
position. 



MECHANICS IN 
UNION GROUP 



New Body Named Studio 
Mechanics* Alliance 



PEIE SMITH IS 
HIGHESrPAID 



Gires Up Lucrative Free 
Lance Press OflEice 



' ■.'''-• 



When James Craze directed "The 

Covered Wagon" for Paramount he 

shot the wagon train days on the 

^:^W^;num^e^oV"plctur7.■H^^id'^ °f Otto Meek In Oregon. 



i-itrageipenta. This week he (s the 
-main attraetlon at the Dunbar thea 
tr*, Columbus* . 



J>PEN DAY AND NOT 

•■'• An all-nlgtit picture theatre oa 
■ Broadway may be the small Em- 
bassy, in the new office and store 
o'ifidlng at 46th street and Broad- 
.jway- If li slated' to riiri day %nd 
,,Wgai, according to. plans of Joseph 
■/(ffpit)ptfick^ who will operate it as 
• picture house. It is understood 
the Embassy will open, wUh a 9 
a..m. until midnight show policy, the 
house to later stay open all night If 
the "midnight" attendance is Indica- 
tive of |iny b. o. pull whatsoever. 

BREACH OF CONTRACT 



EmHy Fitzroy Sue* R.-C. for $1,800 
pver "Hooded Falcon" 



as'* 



■:/xf, ., Lo3 Angeles, April 7. 

.••Rita Carlton Pictures is named 
as ilpfeiKiiuU in a .suit for ?1.S00 
fllod In the Superior Court ly>- Kmily 
Pitzroy, .nllpging broach of contract. 

The complainant alleges she' waF 
•ngageil to appear for foui- weokp 
at a salary of ^450 a w^ek in "Tht 
Hooded Falcon," but that the de- 
ftendants refused to give her the 
employment agreed upon. 



Dude' Ranch for l^nrists 



As a result of the picture promt 
neoice. Meek now plans to convert 
the " section «if his 400,000-acre 
ranch Intd what he thrlstens 'la 
dude ranch". O-'nd Will throw U open 
to tourists. 

By way of adding atmosphere. 
Meek will Install some Indians and 
buffalo. The summer resort Idea 
came through visitors Insisting oh 
visiting Meek's ranch aear Baker, 
Nev., where they want to ride 
iMronchos and see- real Indians and 
buftaloj^ . , . ;.. ' . ;., • ■' 



l^alilika at Stanley 

A 2&- piece Baltlika orchestra, 
under the direction of Alexander 
Klrillorr.'ls fo make its debut next 
week at the Stanley, Philadelphia. 
The act is getting $2,000 weekly 
with the chances that vaudeville is 
to see them shortly, possibly. at the 
N. Y. Hip as the bat kgrounrl frtr a 
pretentious revue of Itusslan at- 
mosphere. 



Dc MiUe's "Silence"— Special '■ 

"Silence," bought fof pictures bV 
Ceell B. I>eMllIe for release through 
Produfer.s' DlstrlbOtiWr Corpora- 
tion, will "be produced per-soBaifr by 
DeMille a.s a sikccial, acieprdlng.to 
present information. 
' 04her scripts hOUKht' by' UoMUle 
Will be directed by ' ftbsl«t(<nt.s 
brought ovbi- from famous Vlayers. 



Los Angeles, April 7. 

Pete Smith, Is now the highest- 
salaried picture press agent on the 
Pacific Coast. He has contracted 
«wlth Lbuia B. Mayer to take charge 
of the Metro -Ooldwyn- Mayer stu- 
dio publicity department at Culver 
City on April 16. 

Smith for the past two years has 
been operating his own free lance 
publicity office and has had as many 
as 20 clients at one time, most of 
them picture stars or producers. He 
had a suite of offices at the United 
Studios, Where he employed- a staff 
of six writers. 

The offer made himi by Metro- 
Goldwyn-Mayer was so flattering to 
Smith that he could not resist it, 
deciding to sell his business out- 
right to Roy Miller and M. S. Dan- 
nlng, who were in his employ. 

Smith succeeds Charles Condon, 
Who took the post of publicity dir 
rector at the time Joseph A. Jack- 
son, now with Riidolph Valehtlho, 
evacuated. CoiiAon is to be .given 
another post in the M.-6.-M. organ- 
ization, i 



$30,000 for "Quarantine" 

■ Famous-Playets has bought 
"Quarantine," the comedy current 
at the Henry Miller, for pictures. 
Charles L. Wagner Is the locjjtl pro- 
ducer. , • 

"New Broems," erroneously re- 
ported as having been bought by 
First National, has been taken eilio 
by Famous. 

"Quarantine" brought around 
$30,000. while "New Brooms' was 
secured for $25,000. . - . . 



CONHEiaiET'S DAUGHTER 

3*!as^"K'on, April T. 
. When the W»r. Dopartmeat conr 
ferred a majority on Jack S. Con- 
nelly In the V. S. A. It., it was ex- 
ported the Washington representa- 
tive of the Wllf H. Hays organiza- 
tion had .comethlng else equally as 
fortunate In store for him. 

It haw)ened Sunday mor,nlng in 
Uie Columbia, UospUal. when Mr». 
Connelly presented' him ,wlth 
seven '-poumi daughter. 

Mother and the new arrival in 
Wa.Hhlngton'8 -ofHclal ctreles are^ re- 
l>Drlecl as taring niost, excelWfittj-. 



Los Angeles, April 7. 

A meeting of studio mechanics 
held at Hollywood on Saturday night 
resulted in the formation of a Studio 
Mechanics Alliance. The group Ib 
composed of painters, carpenters and 
international alliance stage employe.'! 
now employed Ilr studios. The two 
latter crafts have been organized and 
a charter for painters will be In- 
stalled this week. 

A. E. Wolverton, representing the 
carpenters local 426, in addressing 
the meeting on local studio condi- 
tions, said: "It is admitted condi- 
tions here are bad. This Is blamed 
qn the influx of eastern tourists, who 
come to spend the winter and will 
work for whatever they can gat 
Many of them never had mechanical 
experience, and when employed by 
studios prove more expensive to 
their employers than good mechanics 
employed at a higher scale of wage 

"Studios are willing :r< pay a little 
more for gpod men; mechanics in 
New York get $10.&0 a day, while 
here they get $8." 

The International Alliance of Stage 
Employes i^nd Caurpenters have 
pledged their support afid co-opera 
tlon to the new oganisation. 



SAM GOLDWYN 

MAY JOIN 

U.A. 



Report Switch Wiien 1st 

Nat'i Contract Expires 

— U. A/s Meetings 



I 

Los Angeles, April 7. 
The first of a series of meetings 
of the officials of United Artists was 
held Monday at the Fairbanks- 
Pickford Studio with Joseph M. 
Schenck and Hirma Abrams in at- 
tendance. 

A meeting of the board of direc- 
tors will be held Thursday at which 
time extensive expansion of pro- 
gram win be discussed. 

It is understood that Schenck and 
the producers distributing group 
met last week for the purpose of 
discussing distribution methods 
which are to be worked out to mu- 
tual advantage. At the Thursday 
cohference it Is likely tht^t Schenck 
will submit a distribution plan pro- 
posed by the producing group for 
ratification by his organization. 

It is also hinted that Samuel Gokl- 
wyn's name may be submitted for 
addition to the United Artists. Gold- 
wyn to make the switch at the ex- 
piration of his current First 'Na- 
tional contract. 



Sam Katz Is Rumored 
As New Pres. of 1st Natl 



All kinds of talk are making the 
grade that Sam Katz. Chicago film 
man (Balaban & Kati), will be 
elected president of the First Na- 
tional Co. succeeding the present 
Incumbent, Robert Leiber (Indian- 
apolis). The full status of this Is 
expected to be settled at an Impor- 
tant meeting of the F-N that will 
likely be held the latter part of 
April in French Lick Springs, Ind. 

Leiber has been president for a 
lonft. time and ia considered one of 
the strongest links In the First Na- 
tional chain. If Katz is elected It 
is believed that it will result 
through Leiber's resignation. 

President Leiber is now on a 
cruise of the I^edlteranean and Is 
expected back In Ui* states the mid- 
dle of this month. 



Ernest Shipman Again 

Jacksonville. Fla., April 7. 

I=:rnesl ShlpmUtt, the picture pro- 
moter, is in the Jower part of the 
State. tr>'lng to put over a movie 
city land scheme vnder . the ti^le 
of "Sun City." ' 

Reports say Shipman stands a 
chance of' getting plenty of money 
for himself from the -plan^ 



"PHANTOM'S" OPENIHG DATE 

Los Angeles, April 7. 

Unlversal's "The Phantom of the 
Opera" will be given Its world's 
premiere at the Curran, San Fran- 
clsco, April Ztf, despite the retakes 
being taken. 

Work Is beinjc rushed on the ad- 
ditional work in order to have It 
completed for showing by the 
original date. 



HART BESUMING NEXT MONTH 

Ijoh Angeles, April 7. 
William ». Hart will begin work 
next month on liis independent pro- 
duction. ■ "TuVnbletweed." a film 
adaptation from " the story of the 
same title by Harold O. Evarts. 



Griffith's Speed in Making 
"SaUy of Sawdust" 

D. W. Griffith has virtually fin. 
ished his first production made In 
cooperation with the Famous Play- 
ers organization. For the first time 
since Orlfltth turned out "The Birth 
of A Nation," the master dire^fbr 
is reported as lielng considerably 
ahead of the original production 
schedule laid put for him in shoot- 
ing the screen version of "Poppy," 
which in film form is to be known 
as "Sally of the S&wdust." 

Heretofore it has been known 
that Griffith would never turn out 
^en an ordinary program picture 
under from six to eight months. 
At the Famous Playera Long Is- 
land studios he has turned months 
Into weeks in the shooting of this 
production. 

Not only is Griffith personally 
elated over the studio cooperation 
received, which made it possible for 
him to proceed with what to him 
seems Incredible speed, but the 
Famous studio staff feel particularly 
elated that they should have been 
able to assist to an extent that mi^de 
the Griffith record possible. 



Tree and Equal' Not at Hip 

The Al Wood film, "Free and 
ESqual," produced 10 years ago and 
to be exhibited for the first time 
this summer (but not at the Hlpix)- 
drome, New York, as reported; will 
have a 20-people prologue and eplloj? 
with the picture. The prolog will 
run 30 minutes. 

The picture may be road-Kliov.cd 
for a few weeks ijreceding lt« 
metropolitan dehut. No New Vork 
theatre has heen definitely snrured. 

"Free and Oiual," the,«'aclal film 
that A. H. Woods has "held on the 
shelf for 10 years, will follow "The 
Lost World" at the Astor April 18. 
It had been reported in error as a 
Hippodrome attraction. 

That came about through a' pic- 
ture man asking Marty Herman 
where the much -discussed film will 
be exhibited, Herman l>arrylng with. 
"Why, either Madison Square Gar- 
den or the Hip." 



WANT DILLON FOR VALENTINO 

Los Angeles, Apr:i ". 

An endeavor Is being made to 
borrow Jack Dillon from First Na- 
tional to direct Rudolph Valentino 
In John Frederick's story, "Bronze 
Collar,' recaptioned "The Slave." 

The pcreeii adaptation is Iv I'en 
Glaze r. 



M. C. LEVEE STRICKEN 

M. C. liOvee, Lead of the li.itdl 
Studios, was stricken with an at- 
tack of appendicitis last Saturday 
and rushc'l to the Good Hamarltnii 
Hospital for Immediate operation. 

His condition is reported as favor- 
aKe. • '►' >•■• 



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VARIETY 



PICTURES 



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Wednesday, April 8, 1925 



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INDEPENDENT FILM RENTERS IN 
ENGLAND SLOWLY DYING OUT 



Revival Brought About by Flood of German Subjects 
and American Reissues — Small Interests Can't 

ft 

Get Break 



I^ondon, Maroh 30. 
For some time past there has 
been a revival of the small inde- 
pendent film renter. This was 
brought about by the mass of Ger- 
man films being hawked about and 
by the number of small American 
subjects, especially "Westerns," and 
reissues with which the market has 
been flooded. The small "independ- 
ent" man seems doomed. He is 
unable to boost or force his fea- 
ture and, only too often, having 
bought what he thinks the rights 
of a Continental "super" he finds he 
has only the one show copy and 
cannot obtain the negative. 

It Is getting more difficult for the 
little man to struggle. Provincial 
exhibitors are bitten badly by the 
"West End presentation" bug and 
the small man connot afford either 
to rent • theatre or kinema for 
himself or to pay to have his pic- 
ture given a run. 

Recently a rather mediocre sub- 
ject was shown In the West End 
tor a week's run. Wardour street 
asked why and the ansmei' was 
$1,250 paid to the kinema's man- 
agement to book the feature. This 
figure is small and there are stories 
of five figures being paid and a 
steady graft from ths commlssion- 
airea to the managing director's 
office. Even then other open hands 
have to be dealt wi'.b. 
One Example 
A few week« ago a small "inde- 
pendent" had a big picture featur- 
ing a famous star, a picture of out- 
standing merit. He offered it to the 
management of a big house who 
had seen it. The viewers were 
loud In their praise. The picture 
was mentioned in the kinenia's 
publicity dope. Certain he was set, 
the renter hurried to the Continent 
and bought the United Slates 
rights. He returned expecting to 
find a contract. This had not ar- 
rived. A few more days elap^el 
and the kinema's expert sa'd he 
would like to see the picture again 
The pictdre was once more shown 
and several more "experts" horned 
into the party. The renter returned 
Joyfully only to find another pic- 
ture advertised. He pointed this 
out to the managing director of the 
kinema and found out the great man 
did. not care for his feature — how- 
ever, by waiting the feature miqht 
go on late in the summer. 

The "independent" trie! else- 
where, only to find other houses nod 
no time for films which had been 
hawked about. At last a chance 
came to sell the picture to an 
American and the contract was 
made out. Almost on the point of 
being signed the document was seen 
by one of the first kinema's "lunch 
and open hand" experts and this 
worthy promptly damnel the pic- 
turjB for good and all. 

The little man has . nt redress 
uotside a court of law, and an 
action would surely smash any 
future hopes he might have of dolni; 
business in the West End. 
Press and Censorship 
The small "Independent" Is ai»o 
badly treated by the "lay" press. 
However good his feature may be, 
they will rarely go to view it, but 
will go into superlative ecstasy over 
anything put out by one of the big 
renters. He is also up against the 
censorship which handles his goods 
with an autocratic disregard, liut 
I the big firms, with many pictures to 
be viewed weekly, can get .iwiiy 
with almost anything. 

So remarkable are some of the 
examples of nudity and other things 
on the cen.sor.ial black list whicli 
are now seen almost daily, it is 
saRl openly that certain firms al- 
w.iyf delete anything which might 
caiLi^e a blush to rise to the cen- 
sorial cheek "and put It back whin 
the picture has received its ceriia- 
cate. 



U. A.'S NEH SEASON 
LARGEST LOT OF FILMS 



Two Flops However— "Salva- 
tion Hunters'' and "Miracle 
of Wolves" " ' 



RORE'S 3 CONTRACTS 
OF 1 TEAR EACH 



Signs A. E. Green, Director; 
Louis Stone, to Feature, and 
Arthur Edeson, Cameraman 



United Artists' line-up for next 
season will show that company with 
more pictures than ever before. In- 
cluded in its list are two flops, "Sal- 
vation Hunters' and "The Miracle 
of the Wolvee," for which U. A. 
bought the English rights prior to 
the presentation in America. 

In addition to the regular output, 
which will include Doug Fairbanks' 
"Don Q," Mary Pickford's next and 
the forthcoming "Gold Rush," the 
Charles Chaplin special, U. A. will 
have William S. Hart, two films 
starring Valentino, a series of pro- 
gram features to be directed by 
Clarence Brown, and the Norma 
Talmadge series. 



Strand, Gloucester, Closed 
By Mass. State Officers 

Gloucester, Ma.«s., April 7. 

State officers clo.sed the Strand 
Wednesday night and ordered pa- 
trons to get their money back at 
the box office. The license of the 
theatre had been revoked. 

A city i>olicewdman entered the 
house Monday night, and when she 
left is said to have reported to flre 
headquarters that people were 
standing because every seat had 
been sold. This is denied by the 
manager, Fred Shehay, who asserts 
that there were 59 empty seats. 

The Strand recently was taken 
over by the Gordon Olpmpla Thea- 
tres, Inc., from Ellas M. Loew and 
the State officials further charge 
that the license was not changed 
to correspond with this transaction. 

A hearing will be held in the 
State House, Boston. 



Iioa Angeles, April 7. 
Prior to leaving for New York, 
Sam Rork, making productions for 
Flrat National, signed three con- 
tracts, all of one year length. The 
first was with A. E. Oreen, director, 
who has been making all o( the 
Rork pictures during the past year, 
as well aa a number of First Na- 
tional apeclala. Including "Sally." 
Green la to make four pictures a 
year for Rork and will be loaned to 
other producers when not busy. At 
preaent he la engaved In preparing 
"Two Blocks Away," for Faultless 
Productions. The second to be 
signed was Lewis Stone, Actor, who 
will be featured In all of Rork pro- 
ductions. The other signed was 
Arthur Edeson, clnematographer. 
E<deson Is known as the highest 
salaried camera man on the coast; 
his salary being %no more a week 
than any ether man of his voca- 
tion gets here. 



CHICAGO MERGER 



CotmofKilitan-Capital Under Same 
Management 



"MOANA" NEXT ON B'WAY 

Unless other plans are made, the 
next Paramount picture on Broad- 
way for an anticipated run at legi- 
timate show prices will be the 
Flaherty picture, "Moana of the 
South Seas." 



F. F. DENIES GRIFFITH REPORT 

Ix)s Angeles, April 7. 
Reports that D. W. Griffith is to 
come west and take charge of the 
local Famous'Lasky studios, has 
been deled by local representatives 
of the picture corporation. 



Chicago, April 7. 
The Cooney brothers, owners of 
the new Ct4>ltoI on the south side, 
less than three months open, have 

taken over Asche'r brothers* lease 
on the Cosmopolitan theatre, which 
is directly across the street from 
the CapltoL By thH deal the Capi- 
tol secures the product of Famous 
Players, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and 
First National, which the Aschers 
had tied np. The Capitol is pay- 
ing the Asche'S a premium of $15,- 
000 on their lease, or $41,000 In all. 

Since its opening the Capitol 
with rather mediocre Independent 
films has been splurging on the 
presentation . end, booking such 
"names" as Blanche Ring and Ed- 
die Foy. Business has been 
phenomenal and now with their 
pick of features it seems likely that 
they are definitely "set." 

This will probably make the 
building of a house In this district 
by Balaban and Katz 'a necessity. 



"Initiating^ Utkcn 



St Louis, April 7. 

It was 5:30. The new 
"shift" of ushers was going on 
at a local picture house. As 
Is the custom, the head usher 
was drilling them ' about, up 
and down the stairs and every- 
where. 

A man watched the "act." 
The squad had disappeared 
about a corner. The man 
laughed loudly. And to his 
wife ; 

"Now, Isn't this a heluva 
place to buve an Initiation, my 
dear?" ." ; » 



STOCKS HOLDING FIRM 



Little ' Change in Amusement 
Shares as Market Recedes* 



fum service fiqht 

The Loew Circuit has taken ov^r 
Schwartz's Mount Vernon theati'e 
and will start operating the house 
April 11. 

A considerable fight over the mat- 
ter of film service to the house has 
been In progress for several months, 
with the Metro-Goldwyn program 
frozen out. 



There was little or no change in 
the status of the amusement shares 
on either the big board or on the 
Curb during the last week, even 
though the bear element continued 
their pounding of the bigger securi- 
ties. The greatest change was in 
the Famous Players common, which 
went off two and a half points In 
the week. 

Even the reported losses of the 
Eastman organization over the last 
year had little effect on that stock. 
Despite the losses the stock paid 
the biggest dividend that has ever 
been declared in its history. 

A resume of the market for the 
week ending April 4 showed: 

Sale*. High. Low.CloM. Cb(«. 
Butman Koi. 2.200 110 106% 110 +1 
Famous PUy.. 90,000 96% 91% MU — H 

Do. pr«f 1.000 10(H4 IMH lOB S% 

lioew'a. Inc...ll,«0O 26^ MH XH +% 
Metro-Oold pf. 1.100 10 18% 1» 

Orpheum 2,000 27% 27^ 27% + \k 

Curb 

Sales. Hlsh. Low.Cloac. Oigr. 
U. P. CaplUl. 000 17% 17% .17% + % 

Patha 775 4% 44 47 -f % 

Universal SOO 24% 24 24 — % 

Wamer Bros.. 3.000 IVA 14% 1&% + H 
Yesterday there was little trad- 
ing and consequently not much of 
a change. The table for yesterday 
revealed : 

Sales. High. Low.Cloae. Cbge. 
B]astman Ko4.. 1.400 106% 108% lOS ... 
Famous Play...4,e00 04% 96'^ »4% ... 

Po pref 200 ige loe io« + % 

Loew'a. inc. ...3,000 25% 24% 2B% + % 

*Metro-Oold ... 

Orph«um 400 2SU 28 2S ... 

Curb^ 

Sales. High. Vam.Clome. Cbge. 
M. P. CaplUl.. UO 17H 17% 17% ... 

Patbo ., 200 4« 4« 44 — % 

•tJnlveraal .. 

Wamer Bros... 1,200 lb% 16% 1S% -i- % 

■No sales or quotations. 



CARL TAKMMT.E RETURHS 

Carl Laemmle, president of Uni 
versfij, returns from tM Coast this 
week and will remain in New York 
until July 3, when sailing for 
Ehirope. liuch of his time abroad 
wfll be Went at the Carsbad baths. 



SCREENING "DOVER ROAD" 
'The Dover Road," the A. A. 
Milne play, has been sold to the 
Producers' Distributing Co. for 
Brreen manufacture. 

Another script that Jay Packard 
disposed of last week for screen 
A<la|)tation was "The Picture on the 
^all," sold to 6am Sax. -;..,£ i'-'l ' 



LONDON HLN NEWS 



London, March 30. 

A new series of "shorts" has Just 
arrived here, entitled "Tall Timber 
Tales." They are the work of a 
London cameramaifj Geoffrey Bark- 
as. 

BarkAs went to Canada for the 
series, and his actors are lumber- 
men, prospectors, hunters and the 
like. 



Malcolm Tod and Anette Benson 
will head the company which is to 
make Markus Films ((Jprman) new 
picture in Palestine. Tlie producer 
is a German scientist. 



The Cinematograph Kxhibltors' 
Asscciation is ai^ainst the Hon. Mrs. 
John Russell's picture. "Afraid of 
Love," wlilch most of the members 
consider to be detrimental to the 
Interest of the kinema. 

A piquant touch is given the mat- 
ter through the fact that Lord Amp- 
till, tlie father of Mrs. Russell's 
husband, Is chairman of the licens- 
ing justices In the district where 
mo.«!t of the C. E. A.'.s present 
chairman's kincmas arc sdtuated. 

The viewers for the trade orpan- 
Ization don't seem to hiive treated 
the picttire very leniently. The C. 
£. A. report only save it six marks, 



while two other reports gave five 
and a half. This is remarkably low 
booking. 



Strauss' Lease Bond 
$2^50,000 on Loew's L. A. 

Los Angeles, April 7. 
' The S. W. Straus Company Is 
getting out a $2,250,000 first lease- 
hold six per cent serial bond Issue 
on the Loew's Stat^ building here. 
Including the theatre seating 3,400. 
The bonds are being sold according 
to maturity from 98-40 to par. They 
are to be paid off semi-annually 
beginning July of this year, with 
the final payment July IS, 1942. 

The bonds constitute direct closed 
first mortgage ori the building, ttnd 
98-year leasehold estate. The 
building, was erected In 1920. It 
contains 14 stores, 353 o%ces, and 
the theatre. The building and 
leasehold have been appraised at 
over $4,600,00. The theatre Is un- 
der lease for 23 years to combined 
theatres corporation at |175,000 a' 
year guaranteed by Loew, Inc. 

The prosi>ectu8 issued by the 
Straus company sets forth that the 
net earnings of the building for the 
past two years have averaged |386,- 
456 a year. 



Carlyle Blackwell Is to play op- 
posite Betty Balfour In the new 
Gaqmont feature, "Monte Carlo," 
which Louis Mercanton will produce. 
This film will mark the first time 
"shots" have been permitted in the 
famous gaming house. 



Frank H. Tilly, until recently the 
editor of the Kinematograph Week- 
ly, has Joined the production side of 
the business and will commence 
operations with a story by Sir 
Phillip Glbbs, entitled "Venetian 
Lovers." The cast will be Amer- 
ican-Continental and the producer 
will be Walter Neighbur. 

American rights have been bought 
by Truant-Tiffany, Central Eropean 
rights are in the hands of Munch- 
ener Lichspellkonst and Tllley, 
himself, holds United Kingdom and 
Colonial rights. Production will be 
in association with the German firm. 
EmelkiL 



"U'S" APPROPRIATIOIII 

Puts Aside |6,25<M)00 for '25 Pictures 
— Sign Tourneur for Year » 



^s Angeles, April 7. 

Universal is reported as having 
set aside an appropriation of |5,250,- 
000 for picture productions this year. 

This concern has also placed un- 
der contract Louise Dresser and 
John Robards, also directors Her- 
bert Blache and Maurice Tourneur, 
the latter for one year. 



W. YAa SnRRED UP 

OVER "wmr nam] 

stop Showing in Charleston-^ 

Film Previous in Wheeling 

Without Interference 



Fairmont, W. Va.,- At.ril 7. 

Colored people of this State are 
determined not to permit a showing 
of "The Birth of a Nation" and suc- 
ceeded in stopping a four days en- 
gagement at the Rialto in Charles- 
ton. The mayor and chief of police ' 
of Charleston prohibited the show- ' 
Ing. An injunction from the Judge 
of the Common Pleas Court stopped 
their opposition. Later Judge Arthur 
P. Hudson, of the Circuit Court, dls«»«<v 
solved the injunction Issued by>9. 
Judge Morgan Owen of the Commoau , 
Pleas Cdlirt. ^ 

The picture was shown Wedn«in^ 
day night and Thursday afternoopp,^ 

T. O. Nutter, colored lawyer, mad*, 
the i>rote8t in the name of colored, • 
organizations, under an act passe4^ 
by the legislature in 1919 prohlblt-,vi, 
ing any photoplay which might . 
arouse race hatred. The Rialto ^, 
management had been assured that^^* 
the showing of the film was not a r 
violation of the law by the manage- ^^ 
ment of the film. 

An effort made here five years , 
ago to show the "Nation" by M. E. ^ 
Morgan of the old Grand Opera^., 
House resulted in the same trouble,;.,. 

Recently the picture was shown atr^ 
the Court in Wheeling for two days.*'- 
without embarrassment to either .4 
film owner or theatre management..,.^ 



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Denmark Takes Up Cudgel 
Against U.S. Film Invasion 

Washington, April 7 

Denmark ia the latest country to >> 
give battle to the invasion of Amer- ^. 
lean films. A fight between the 3 
owners of the motion picture thea- ^ 
tres in Copenhagen, the Amerlcanjjy 
film exchanges there and the munl-^ 
cipal council has been raging for*^ 
some time and is being continued'^ 
with both sides set for a "finish'?* 
fight." ot 

At the last meeting of the munl-'7 
cipal council it was decided to rec- ^ 
ommend, according* to advices |^ 
reaching Washington through Gov- # 
ernment channels, that the Danish ^ 
Government pass a law that no y 
motion picture can be shown in a '^: 
Danish theatre unless that piotur* j; 
is owned by citizens of Denmark. * 
This would preclude tlM tiiowlng of 
American films entirely In Den- • 
mark, but doubt is expressed that 
any such move will ever b« taken by 
the government of that country-. 

American films are kxAed upon 
•a in extremely bad taste by the 
members of the maniclpal council. . 



NEILAN STICKING 



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Not Going to Leave Metro -Golcfwyil 
White "In the Box" 



Sinclair Hill has resumed at 
StoUs, and Is making "The Hnnirr 
of Long Hadley," while W. P. Kell- 
and Is bus)' on "Confession Corner." 



SPRINGFIELD'S NEW HOUSE 

Springfield, 111., April 7. 

Bids will be ready in three weeks 
and con.structlon will start May 1 
on a new picture theatre here, to 
be erected by the Lincoln SquaV-e 
Building Corporation. The new 
theatre will scat 3,000. 

The house will be operated by 
Jules J. Rubens, Aurora. HI., in 
t'onjiinrtion Kith lil.s brothers and 
the Balaban-Katz .Mid-West T))oj- 
Ircs, Inc. 



Los Angeles, April 7. 

Marshall Nellan is not going td 
quit Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer. He de- 
clare that everything Is serene, and , 
when he finishes his present pictuM ' 
be Is going to make another foe [ 
M.-G. #lth Blanche Sweet, his wife, ' 
SMB the star. 

Th«ugh stories have been current 
that I^ellan resented the super- 
vision of his pictures and advice 
from studio beads, the latter an- 
hounce he is one director who ac- 
tually asks for advice and aid in 
making his pictures. 

Nellan is said to be Indebted to r 
the M.-G.-M. people for finances ad* .• 
vanced him and will according trf ; 
reports work for them until he lw-"_ 
out of the "box." -Hk 

"CHABLEY'S AUHT" SALES 

A sales total of $1,000,000 has 
been placed on the full length 
comedy feature, "Charley's Aunt," 
on the strength that the production 
Has developed at the box ofllce in 
New York and other cities where it , 
has had pre-release showingp. ^■ 

The Producers Distributing CorfW;. 
executives have set a figure some- 
where between $850,000 and $1,000,^ 
000 with the local wagers being 1^ 
favor that the picture will reach ^^M 
latter figure in world .«aleF. •«#' 



TEXAS MELT MAY 5-7 ^ 

Dallas, April ^- ^ 

Texas exhlLitois and their or-^ 

f;anlzation will hold their .TniiuaU;. 

ODnvtntlon here May 5-7. .'Several- 

prominent film men from " r..-l<l<;^ 

liic .State have been in\;tt<.''. , ,^ 






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Ic VENMNG MACHINES SELLING 
STAR'S PHOTOS IN LOBBIES 






fi(ew Scheme Offered to Players on Coast Not Favor- 
ably Rcceired — Four of 200 Accept Proposition 
— No Offer of Revenue to Stars 



liOS Ar>s«le8. April 7. 

pictuTM ot Bcrcen atars will b« 
provided to patrons of motion pic- 
ture houses tbroucb the oountry for 
on* cent eaca». postal card slza, 
iiccetxllnK to a scheme being 
Uunehed by a concern which con- 
templates placing vending machines 
In Me lobbies of motion picture 
boineri throughout the country. 

JV* the past week representa- 
tivi* of this organisation have been 
Tlsklng the west roast film studios 
requesting stars and featured play- 
ers t« give them permission for the 
ezchialve distribution of their pho- 
tograps In this way. They point 
out that the machines will be 
placed In flrst-class and neighbor- 
hood picture houses throughout the 
country, and that each week, when 
a picture is being played in them, 
the post card replica of the coun- 
tenance of the star in it will be 
placed In the vending machine. 
They point out that in this way 
the stars wlU be saved providing 
the fans with photographs of them- 
selves and will save a considerable 
ampunt of money. 

There is no offer of revenue to 
the stars though the machine in- 
terests want protection from them 
in case any of their competitors 
might try and use pictures of the 
players with whom they have en- 
tered into an agreement. 

Most of the Aim stars a. id pro- 
ducers, to whom a number are un- 
der contract, have tiirned down the 
proposition on the grounds that 
placing it in the hands of one con- 
cern might be very dangerous and 
would possibly even afFect them 
with the distribution ot stills 
through the newspiapers and picture 
news services throughout the world. 

Barly this week only four out of 
200 who were approached gave their 
consent to the proposition. 

SCHENCK SIGNS VALENTINO 

No word from J. D. Williams, but 
Cant Held Up Work Any Lonoar 



AFTER DIVORCE 

DUO WANT SAME 

AHORNEY 



Barbara La Marr and 

Jack Daugherty Both 

After Knickerbocker 



Los Angeles. April T. 
The contract placing Rudolph 
Valentino under the management of 
Joseph M. Schenck has at last been 
signed. Signing of the papers was 
held up for a considerable period as 
Schenck was waiting for J. D. Wil- 
liams, who is in New York, to re- 
lease Valentino of his contract with 
him. But after waiting for more 
than 10 days, Schenck is reported 
to have signed the contract with the 
■tas. declaring that the latter was 
Sinesfie In his Intentions and as 
WlDlams was neglecting to straight- 
en the matter out properly he would 
not hold up preparations for work 
any longer. It is doubtful whether 
any legal entanglements will follow 
the signing of the contract without 
the release from Williams. ' 

Plans are now being made to have 
Valentino start work about April 27. 
The story selected is one of Cali- 
fornia life enUtled 'The Bronze 
Collar." Difflcnlty is being had in 
retting 4 director but It Is ex- 
pected that Clarence Brown, whom 
Schenck recently placed under con- 
tract, will direct. Work will be done 
at the United Studios with Bernard 
Glaxer supervlflng the script and 
general production, while George 
Ullman, business manager for Val- 
entino, will be production manager. 

Mrs. Valentino, according to the 
contract signed with her husband. 
*'lll have no Interest In the super- 
vising or sUglng of the picture. 



HEW LONDON HOUSE BURNS 

New London, Conn.. April 7. 

The Riallo theatre In in ruins to- 
day following a fire yesterday 
caused hy an overheated boiler. The 
loss Is rstlm.Tted at $47. GOO. 

The house was about 25 years 
«l'l and Its destruction let-ves the 
thentriral neld here prnptlo.illv In 
the hands of W. T. Murphy, who 
"pernios the Capitol, Crown and 
Lyopiim. 

The Rialto was one of the leading 
"iin housoH here and -B. L. Arni- 
""•ontr. on-ner. Is already planning 
10 rcl>uild. 



Los Angeles, April 7. 

R. D. Knickerbocker, attorney, is 
somewhat upset due to the fact 
that both Barbara La Marr and 
Jack Daugherty, her husband, claim 
him as their attorney and that he 
should start suit for divorce in 
their respective behalfs. 

Knickerbocker asserts that he 
represents Mrs. Daugherty ahd that 
he will file suit against Daugherty 
on grounds of desertion, also ask- 
ing possession of the adopted child, 
Robert Carvllle La Marr. 

Daughtery claims that Knicker- 
bocker had papers drawn In the 
suit to file prior to bis leaving here. 



Gilda Grays $16^00 

Week-end Record 

Los Angeles, April 7. 

Ollda Gray has broken all exist- 
ing records at the Metropolitan here 
for the first two days. She opened 
Saturday and by Sunday night there 
was a take ot $16,800 in the box 
office. 

Al Kaufman Is expected back 
within the next few days to clean 
up the details of the operations of 
the local Famous Players houses 
and formally turn them over to 
Frank Newman, who is on his way 
here to assume the management 
Kaufman will remain until about 
the end of the month and then re- 
turn to New Tork, sailing shortly 
after his arrival there to take over 
the management of the new Lon- 
don IVimous Players house. i 

The deal for Famous to take over 
the Newman houses In Kansas City 
was formally closed last week in 
New Tork. 



BARD, INC., NEW TRIO 

Two Houses in L. A. and One in 
Pasadena — Wusrz leaves Loew 



Charles Wuerz. who has been 
handling Loew's in New Tork since 
relinquishing the management of 
the California theatre, Los Angeles, 
has tendered his resignation to be- 
come effective April 19. 

Wuerx will return to the Coast to 
become one of the principal execu- 
tives for the L. L. Bard Theatres, 
Inc., which corporation controls 10 
theatres in Los Angeles and vicinity 
and which is now building three ad- 
ditional houses. 

Of the new houses one is a 2,800 
seater to be located in Pasadena 
and will open May 15; two houses 
seating 2,000 each are to be located 
one In Adams street, Los Angeles, 
and the other In Vine street, Holly- 
wood. 



U. A. SF£EDINO UP 

Joseph M. Schenck seems to have 
pepped up the producing end of the 
United Artists' organisation consid- 
erably. Reports from the coast this 
week are to the effect that the new 
Douglas Fairbanks picture, "Don Q. 
the Son of Zarro," is completed and 
Fairbanks started on a new pro- 
duction last Monday. 



Mix's Leather Cards 



Tom Mix Is salllns for Lon- 
don today (Wednesday) with 
a card oas* full of leather 
oards, bearing his naune and 
picture, aSso of Tony. 

Before the star of the west- 
erns left the Coast he said that 
be bad heard over there 
(meaning Burope) U you pre- 
sented your card and they 
didn't like your face, they tore 
up your card. 

Hence leather cards for Tom. 

"Let 'em try to wear 
says Tom. 



MX, TONY AND JOE 
LEE'S TUX SAO. ABROAD 



Cancel's Film Firm's Permit 
Los Anpreles. April 7. 
I'pon the re<|uest of members of 
the board of direi-tors of the cor- 
poration. State Corporation Com- 
missioner Kdwiirtl Daugherty can- 
celled the permit of Palomar Pic- 
tures, Inc., to do bUMines"! in this 
state. 



Mob Scene In Central Park 

and Dinner at Aster Winds 

Up New York Stay 



Tom Mix and Tony, accompanied 
by the Mix family, including the 
Missus, her ma. and Tomislna. 
little daughter of the Mix family. 
Joe Lee, Pat Clvisman, Virgina 
Mauiino and Albert Brick, left this 
oountry flat when the "Aquitanla" 
pulled out this morning (Wednes- 
day) at one a. m. Mix wasn't sorry 
to get away from New Tork for 
during the past week since his 
arrival from the Coast, he hasn't 
had a minute to himself. The Fox 
outfit framed about everything in 
the world for the western screen 
star and Mix "went through" like 
a major. 

The final touch was a wild after- 
noon in Central Park on the bridal 
path on Monday afternoon when 
Mix and Tony were well nigh 
mobbed by about 200,000 kids (Joe 
Lee's figures). Anyway a couple of 
women fainted and one of the boys 
that has a ham an' cabbage place 
not three blocks from where this 
Is written had his girl all bunged 
up in the rush. 

On Monday night Tony, the 
horse, slipped Tom a farewell party 
at the Astor. Everybody waa 
there. Tony pranced through the 
dining room between the tables with 
Tom perched on his back and didn't 
step on anybody's toes. Will Rogers 
was there and told a lot of things 
about the way he and Mix reached 
New Tork the first ,tlme as mem- 
bers of Col. Zach Mulhall's aggrega- 
tion that came to the Qarden during 
one of ths horse show weeks to 
show what there was in western 
riding. Rogers came as a roper, 
but Tom waa present as a rider 
because be waa "stuck" on one of 
the girls. 

Mix told the exhibltora why and 
what he was trying to do as far as 
his pictures wers concerned. 

Senator James J. Walker, as 
master ot ceremonies. Introduced 
Rogers, who tried to get Winnie 
Sheehan to speak but when he 
couldn't find the general manager 
of the Fox works he concluded that 
Sheehan was out trying to get 10 
per cent knocked off the bllL 

Joe Lee broke In the "new tux" 
and looked so different a couple of 
the guys on ths Job didn't know 
him. He passed Tammany Toung 
three times befors the famous gate 
crasher realized It was Joe and 
had nerve enough to brace him to 
crash Into the party. 

A new Version of "Back to God's 
Country," by James Oliver Cur- 
wood, will be the next Tom Mix 
vehicle to be made by Fox, the pro- 
duction to start this summer after 
the Western star's return from bis 
European tour. 

"Back to Qod's Country" was once 
made by First National, but tt Is 
understood that firm held distribu- 
tion rights for a term of years, 
which left the script open to a re- 
making by Fox. 



FILK OF STEEL INSUSTBT 

The next big film production that 
Fl^t NaUonal will bring to Broad- 
way is entitled "United States 
Flavor." It will not be released 
until early fall. 

This is a story of the steel indus- 
try, written by EJarl Hudson and on 
which K-N' is said to have si)ent a 
lot of money. 



EASTMAN KODAK CO. REPORT 
SHOWS DECREASE OF $1675,414 



Hefty Cracksmsn 

Sioux City. la., April 7. 
CnickKmen recently broke Into 
the office of the World Theatre here 
and carried away a 160-poimd safe 
said to have ontained $1,100. 



Net Earnings for '24 $17^01315— Biggest DiTidend 
Year in History — Total Profits During Existence 
Are $266,216,284.78 



WARNERS BUY 
400 PEARSON 
MAG. STORIES 



'19 to '25— WiU Increase 
Releases from 26 to 40 



Rochester, N. T., April 7. 
The annual report of the Elast- 
man Kodak Company, which will be 
In the hands of the stockholders 
today, will show net earnings for 
the year 1924, after deducting for 
taxes, the sum of |17.201,81S.14, a 
decrease of 11.675,414.39 from the 
previous year's earnings. The earn- 
ings for last year were the smallest 
reported since 1918. with the ex- 
ception of the year 1921. The re- 
port also shows the smallest amount 
carried to surplus recorded on the 

T.%^I..<1.^ All C.».:«,». £«^.^ <^o«nP»ny"« earnings sheet, 1664.473.14 
includes All scripts from being carried t< surplus after divl- 

dends and the charging off of Ilb^ 
eral amounts for depreciation. 

The year 1924, however, was the 
largest dividend paying year In the 
company's history, a total of |16,- 
267,400 being paid out on common 
and preferred stocks. This repre- 
sented an Increase of |689,0«?.5O 
over dividends paid during the pre< 
vloua year on common stock, rep- 
resenting dividends paid on stock 
issued to employees during the year. 
Total profits of the company dur- 
ing its existence up to Dec. >1, 1924, 
totals (266,216,284.78. Of these earn- 
ings $8,284,886.60 has l>een paid In 
dividends on preferred stock, and 
$170,360,203.49 on the common stock. 
A reserve fund of |G,2S0,000 has 
been set aside and the surplus re- 
sources of the company were listed 
at the beginning of the year at 
182,321.194.69. Of this surplus |15,- 
789,081.13 Is held as a reserre re- 
quired in addition to previous re- 
serves and appropriations to off- 
set entire book value of good will 
and patents. The value of the cap- 
ital stock Of the company outstand- 
ing now totals 124,646,200. 

The concern looks ahead to a 
better year In 1926. Kodalak, a 
newly discovsred automobile paint, 
is expected to prove an Important 
part of the company's business In 
the future. 



Warner Brothers have purchased 
the screen rights to all stories 
which have appeared In Pearson's 
magazine from 1919 up to and in- 
cluding 1925. There are some 400 
stories that they feel could be fo 
value for screening purp.->9ies and 
the members of their scenarl-o de- 
partment are now sitting th«m out 
for screen adaptation. 

It is the plan of the concern to 
Increase the number of releases 
this year from 26 to 40. The cam- 
paign announcing the increase will 
begin in newspapers, mSgasines and 
trade papers about May 1. , About 
1600,000 will be expended for this 
purpose. A tie-up is said to have 
bee made wiht the Hearst chain of 
dallies for the exendlture of $200,- 
000, for which the Hearst news 
service are to release, In serial 
form, a considerable number of sto- 
ries screened by Warner Brothers. 

The concern also is vecomlng very 
active In their campaign for the 
erection of theatres. About April 
16 a general office will be estab- 
lished In Chicago for the purpose 
of handling theatre promotions in 
the central and middle western 
cities. Harry Warner, now in New 
Tork, will be the supervising head 
of this office. Sam Warner will 
continue to have charge of the 
cornering of houses in the west. 



PROVIDENCE'S VETERANS 

Mors Than 12 Old Films Being 
Shown Throughout Town 



Providence, April T. 

One theatre staging a "revival 
week." with a daily change of fea- 
tures, and other houses showing 
one or more veteran features, old 
films are coming back with a ven- 
geance here this week, more than 
a dozen being booked Into town. 

"Peter Pan" gets a second run 
at the Modern, following a simul- 
taneous release with its New York 
premier, coupled with Paramount's 
"LltUe Women," the latter film no 
less than four years old. The Vic- 
tory, a K-A movie house, brings 
back D. W. Orifflth's "America." 
The "Passion Play.- a road show 
attraction at the Opera House, was 
filmed by Dlmltil Buchowetxkl. a 
former Paramount director, halt a 
dozen years ago. 

The Rialto, baby house of the 
town. Is shifting Its program dally, 
op.'>nlng Monday with "The Thief 
of Bagiad." 



McCormack and Colleen 
Moore Going Abroad 

Los Angeles, April 7. 
John McCormack. western repre- 
senUtlve of First National. wlU 
leave for New York April 23 pre- 
paratory to a trip abroad. Colleen 
Moore (Mrs. McCormack) will also 
make the Kuropean trip. Miss 
Moore will stop off at Chicago to 
make a personal appearance nt the 
Chicago theatre, April 27, In con- 
juncliun with "Sally." 

Al Rockett, assistant to Richard 
Rowland, will come west to handio 
McCormack's assignments until the 
latter returns. Hugh McCoUum. 
secretary to McCormack, goes east 
to work In the First National head- 
quarters there until his chief re- 
^ turns. 



Locks Himself in Blazins: 
Booth to Save Children 

Dorchester. Mass, April 7. 

When a reel of motion picture 
flbn burst Into flame in the Dor- 
chester theatre, Kdward Foulds. the 
operator, signaled to have the 
theatre cleared and then locked 
himself Into the fireproof projection 
booth, braving ths danger of as- 
phyxiation to allow the 500 odd 
children In the audience to fll3 out 
in safety. 

While the operator smothered the 
flames with a fire extinguisher. 
Special Officer John Kllroy. at- 
tached to the house, opened the 
emergency exits and turned on the 
lights. 

The children filed out as organi.xt 
F. S. Ford played "The Marcli of 
the Wooden Soldiers." 

As soon as all flames were put 
out Foulds opened the trapdoor of 
ths projection booth and dropped 
Into the theatre auditorium. He 
quickly revived. 



HEW SAEROEK AT PEBSACOLA 

Pensacola, Tin.. April 7. 

l*e Saenger theatre Is open. The 
new house is of old Spanish design, 
seating 2,260. The ot>enlng attrac- 
tion was the flhm, "The Ten Com- 
msndments." 

Tha policy of tha bouse will be 
pictures and road attractions play- 
ing this territory. Split week vaude- 
ville may be Included. 



DE xhle siohs ames 

Los Angeles. April T. 

Robert Ames has been placed un« 
Jer a five year contract for pic- 
tures by Cecil De Mllle. The con« 
tract is said to carry a sliding scale 
from 1500 to |1,600. 

Ames is appearing with a local 
stock company. 



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LA. GROSSES STILL WHUNG; 
"KISSES" $23,000; HORSE" $21,400 



Met and Egjrptian Pace Makers — "Recompenfte" 
GiTes Forum $7,500— "Herd" Pawiye at $8,400— 
Sute Drops to $15,000 * 



Lob AngelM, April 7. 
(Drawing Population 1,S00/)00) 

With the end of Lent In flight a d 
a couple of bad rainy days, the first 
run houses took a noticeable drop 
in business. Outsidfl of the Iron 
Horse," at Grauman's En^ptian, and 
Itecompense," at the Forum, there 
wa« nothing for the publi to o 
wild about in the local houses. 
Though the Elg3rptlan was some- 
what hurt by bad weather during the 
; Murly part -f the ' e«k. bu-ineas 
/ picked up toward the end with the 
drop only being a few thousand 
below the previous week. On t!.e 
other hand, the Foru got off to i 
galloping start <jad wound up sey- 
•ral thousands better than It h s 
done In the *iast. The picture did 
exceptionally well on the night bULl- 
Bess. 

The Metropolitan with Richard 
Dlz in "^oo Many Kisses" took 
quite a nosedive. The feature was 
■aid to have been likeable, but not 
so the stage presen tion run in 
•^ conjunction 'nrith it. It is under- 
stood the drop can be accounted to 
the sta„. presentation. 

"The Thundering Herd" concluded 

a three weeks' engagement at the 

' Million Dollar. The picture did not 

r: do as well as had been r.ntioipated. 

However, the drop from the second 

week was very small. 

At Lioew's sute "The Denial" was 
the attraction. The names in the 
cast did not seem to it.ean much, 
with the result that th 're was a dis- 
tinct drop below that of "T:. j lAdy," 
at the house the previous week. 

Houses Struggling 

"Quo Vadis." in its second week, 
was somewhat of a disappointment, 
business going one-third below that 
of the initial week. A special prolog 

•<■ seems to >^e responsible for most of 
the business that the Criterion did 
last week. "Old Shoes," produced 
here with capital supplied by Adolph 
Kamish and some of the West Coast 
executives, had a pretty hard strug- 
gle at the California. The picture 
got good notices in the dailies, but 
It appears as though It could do lit- 
tle better than it did at this house. 
The Cameo took on a new lease of 
life through •i.e use of two for one 
tickets distributed through a cafe- 

.' teria and grocery store chain. The 
attraction was "The Mad Whirl." 
Vaudeville and the two-for-one pol- 
icy brought up the amount of at- 
tendance and buainess, making it 
more than the house has done In 
some time. 

"The Dressmaker From Paris" 
was moved over to the Rialto after 
a week at the Metropolitan. Though 

' advertising had been used announc- 
ing the ,>lctui9 had broken the Met- 
ropolitan record, which was mis- 
leading (record held by Julian Z..- 
tinge) business at the Rialto was 
i;ar better than it had been this "ear, 
warranting the picture being held 
over this week. 

"The Lady" was another remove!, 
Kolng from the State to Miller's. The 
picture got off to r good start and 
played to almost double the buBlness 
this house has done within the last 
month. 

Estimates for Last Week 

California— "Old Shoes" (all star) 
<2,000; 27-86). Likeable picture, 
especially for the smaller houses. 
Managed to do fair business by 
grossing $6,000. 

Million Dollar — "The Thundering 
Herd" (Paramount) (S,200; 76-8B). 
In final week this picture managed 
to step along with the intake Just 
a bit under that of the second - eek, 
amounting to $9,400. 

Metropolitan — "Too Many Kisses" 
(Paramount) (8,700; 26-65). Tad 
weather and stage presentation gave 
.. the house lltt e chance to do busl- 
BOM picture should have done. 
Orand total, $28,800. 

Qraum(.n's Egyptian — "The Iron 
Horse" (Fox) (1.800; (0-1.66). 
Weather hurt, but picture rounding 
oat balance of week with satisfy- 
tBg groas of $81,400. 

Leow'fl State- "The Denial" (Mit- 
ro-Goldwyn) (2,400: 8S-8F>. All star 
oast failed to draw, business drop-^- 
Ing eonslderably from week prc- 
▼loua. FfauU count, $1S,000. 

CriteWoii— "Quo Vadis" (First Na- 
tional) (l.MM; 40-65). Probably one 
week would have ^ee-.. sufltclent, as 
customers seem to shy away from 
this house on the second weeks. 
BusiBOM dropped to $1,000. 

Forum — "Recompense" (Warner 
Bros.) (1,100; S6-6B). One of the 
best that Warner Bros, have ma e 
of late. Picture off to flying start 
and managed *o beat anythlnn: houne 
has had recently Ib grtMSing $7,500. 
Miller's— "The Lady" (First Na- 
tional) (000; 86-7 Second week 
downtown this Norma Talmadge 
product held up by managlngr to al- 
Most double business the house did 



"AOOT" AT 119,000; 
"SAUY" LOW, $11300 

Syd Chaplin Comedy Jumps 

$9,000 in 2d Wl(— Coogan 

Gives State $20,000 



TWO EXAMPLES OF 
BILLING FEATURE BALTO 



Cleveland, April T. 

(Drawing population, ^jUnfM) 

They are still laughing at Charlio's 
relative. This town hasn't soso a 
gross climb as the one for "Charlie's 
Aunt" did. However, Cleveland got 
a glimpse of the miracle this past 
week when the Syd CHiaplln eomodx 
hit $1»,000 after opening to 115,000 
the first seven days. 

The town didn't get excited over 
"Sally," and she came near (olng 
back to the alley. The big 8tat« re- 
gained its regular stride and rang 
the bell at its old figure, due to 
Jackie Coogan. 

Stillman— (1,600; 40-76). "Charlie's 
Aunt" looks as If It may reach four 
weeks. Did $18,000. 

Alleiv— (8,800; 80-60). "Sally" Is 
a great box oSlce attraction at $4.40 
top. Around $11,600. 

State— (8.800; U-60). Jackie Coo- 
gan In "The Rag Man" and Taude- 
ville brought the bouse back to 
$20,000. 

Hipp— (4,000; 25-60). Combination 
policy brought In $18,600. 

Park— (8,M0: 86-40). ■'0>d« of 
the West" kapt this house happy at 
$6,000. 

Keith's East lOSth— (2,600; 85-60). 
Tom Mix in "Dick Turpin" and 
vaudeville gave theatre plenty with 
$12,000. 

Circle— (1,400; 20-30). "Thin Ice" 
and Emerson Qlll's outfit did around 
82,600. Shows a profit. 



HOLY WEEK IN KANSAS 



Topeka Theatre Managers Do Not 
Combat It 



Topeka, Kan., April 7. 
(Drawing population, TtMWO) 

Business spotty last week, but at 
the same time about the poorest 
since the Lenten season began. A 
city political campaign did not help 
and the picture houses are not mak- 
ing a strong fight against the an- 
nual Holy Week slump. 

The Grand will be dark until April 
IS, when the Waddell players will 
play repertoire for the spring and 
8\unmer opening with "Six Cylinder 
Love." 

Estimates for Last Week 

Grand— (1,400). "The Nervous 
Wreck" matinee and night Wednes- 
day at $2.50 top, about half business, 
appoximately $8,000. Thursday An- 
glin and Faversham in "Footloose," 
about same on one night perform- 
ance. 

Novelty— (700; 40), Unusually 
heavy bill first half brought busi- 
ness up strong. Latter half with 
mediocre program not so good. 
About $2,800. 

Isis — (700; 40). Return week of 
"Scaramouche" did not prove card 
expected. Not over $1,200. 

Orpheom— (800; 80). "Cornered" 
first half, with draw light. Last 
half and "How to Educate a Wife" 
brought 'em out in greater num- 
bers, but still below normal. Total 
in neighborhood ol $1,400. 

Cozy— (400; 26). "Dixie Handi- 
eap" had all elements of popular 
picture and held business above pre- 
Hoiy Week level. Estimated at 
$1,800. . 



"Take-a-Chance" Stunt Hurts 

''Goose"— Advance Spread 

for "Chow" 



Baltimore, Apri: 7. 
(Drawing Population, 880,000) 
"Sally," at tbo Rlvoli, and "Chu 
Chin Chow," at the New, led the 
film draw here last week. The for^ 
mer stood far out in front. 

"Chu Chin Chow" drew in spite of 
adverse reviews. The reason was 
largely the striking display carried 
In the Sunday advertlsemenU, get- 
ting the attraction off to a good 
start 

For the same reason "The Goose 
Hangs High" at tlM Cent\inr failed 
to do anything MnsatlonaL Bm- 
ploylng Paramount's -"Take-a- 
Chance" stunt, undM* protest, the 
Whitehurst publicity department 
played up the attraction heavily In 
advance. They bad the whole to .i 
talking, but the public wouldn't tkke 
a chance. Conaoquently, by the time 
the highly favorable reviews had 
spilled the tltla several valuable 
days had passed on. 

Ford's stepped out of the legit 
ranks for six days of the Freiburg 
Passion Play. It proved a t>ox olfice 
fast, rhis week the Lyceum goes 
over Into the film c^umn with "T..e 
Sky Raider.- 

Estimatos for Last Week 
Riveli — (8,800: 85-76), "Sally," 
No letup last week. N!ghts capacity 
and matinees heavy. Holding ov.- 
tbis week, and expected. 

Century — (8,800; 80-75), "TVe 
Goose Hangs High." Handicapped 
by the "Take-a-CHiance" billing, 
which withheld title until midweek. 
Legit version played here to highly 
■atlsfact<M7 business and film ver- 
sion waa well received. Business 
dowA' to house average, however, 
with a gross at $18,000. 

New— (1,900; 86-SO), "Chu Chin 
Chow." Cool critical verdicts, but 
adroit advance billing sold the film, 
and house drew steadily. About 
$11,000. 

Ford's — •Freiburg Passion Play." 
Booked in hurriedly to fill gap left 
by cancellation of the legit ''Peter 
Pan." Box office response was neg- 
ligible. 

Hippodrome — (8,200; 86-76), 
"Those Who Judge" and vaudeville. 
House maintains fair seasonal aver- 
age with gross of around $9,000. 

Metropolitan— (1,600; 16-60), "The 
Man Without Conscience." Indif- 
ferent notices and only fair box 
office support. Off week for this pop 
uptown house. 

Parkway— (1,400; 26-60), "Greatar 
Than Marriage." Business eased cff 
into seasonal groove with abc t 
$4,000. 

Qarden— (2,800; 2:-60), "The Hur- 
ricane Rid" and vaudeville. Hoot 
Gibson equalled the Buck Jones 
popularity of the week before. To- 
taled $11,000. 

This Week 
Rivoll. "Sally" (second week); 
Century, "New Lives for Old"; New, 
"The Top of the World"; Garden, 
"Beyond the Border"; Lyceum, "The 
Sky Raider"; Parkway, "Women and 
Gold"; Metropolitan, "The Mirage"; 
Hippodrome, "Trouping With Ellen." 



Horowitz* New Houston House 
Houston, April T. 
Will Horowitz' new theatre opened 
here Saturday. Max Fink's Orches- 
tra alternates between it and Horo-. 
wits' other house, Iria 



the preceding week. Intake was 
$2,000. 

Cameo— "The Mad Whirl" (Uni- 
versal) (800; 26-86). Bargain rates 
In force and vaudeville as an aid. 
This rather poor feature did fu- 
beter than many a good one has 
done in this house. Grossed $2,500. 

Rislto — "The Dressmaker From 
Paris" (Paramount) (900; 85-66). 
Shifting from the Metropr!itan was 
a good move. Trade here very con- 
sistent all week. Around $5,300. 



Rockett's New BankroD 



CHI HOUSES SmUNDER WATER; ^' 
McVICKER'S, $25j00, REAL LEADER 

Chicago, $40,300, with "New Toys" — "Herd**, 
Leaves Roosevelt a Week Early — "Rag Man" 
Startles by $11,000 at Orpheum ; 



''SAIir BRIGHTENS 
MMNSntEET'S LAPSE 



Colleen lioore Strong in K. C. 

—"Mr Mail" Approved with 

$6,00(^"Herd,'' $12,000 



Los Angeles, April T. 

Ray Rockett, of Rockett Broth- 
ers, who produced the motion pic- 
ture, "Ab^ham Lincoln," has pro- 
moted himself a new banlcrolL 

This promotion was made in 
Hollywood with money subscribed 
by bankers, realty operators and 
business people. It amounts to 
around $500,000. 

Rockett is now working on a 
production plan which is said to 
start with the making of a series 
of western subjects for release 
through one of the large national 
distributing organisatlona He will 
start making the first subject about 
May 16, according to reports. 



Kansas City. April 6. 
(Drawing Populatiois 600^000) 
They like Colleen Moore in this 
town and btieiness returned to the 
Mainstreet after threo woeks of 
slumping receipts with "Bally." The 
house was also offering a flvd' act 
Orpheum bill, but there is no ques- 
tion where the credit for the draw 
should go. 

BuBlnesi at the other first runs 
was net so good. "The Thundering 
Herd" was a disappointment. The 
alibi was the meeting of Music 
Supervisors, which, with the events 
arranged at Convention Hall, drew 
heavily. 

At the Mainstreet Thursday a 
preview showing was given of "The 
Lost World," largely attended by 
representatives of civic clubs and 
exhlbitora 

^timates for the Week 
Newman — "The Thundering 
Herd" (Paramount); (1,980; 26-40- 
60). Keller Sisters and Lynch, and 
Rudy Baye and Helen Swan, vocal- 
ists, furnished the stage entertain- 
ment. Press received this thriller 
with extended reviews, but the re- 
turns did not materialize, the edge 
having been taken off by similar 
stories and plptures. Hit close to 
$12,000. 

Mainstreet— "Sally" (First Na- 
tional); (8,200, 26-60). Those who 
saw the stage version went again 
to see it on the screen, and there 
were thousands who went because 
of Colleen Moore. Business several 
thousand better than for the past 
three weeks, grossing right at $16,- 
000. 

Liberty — ^"A Broadway Butterfly" 
(Warner Brothers); (1,000, 86-85- 
60). "Paging the Wife," Century 
comedy, news reel and A«K>p's 
Fables made regulation two hours 
entertainment Suffered with the 
othera Takings about $4,000. 

Royal — "The Air Mail" (Para- 
mount); (920. 36-50). WaHer Hiers 
comic, "A Raring to Go," and the 
Royal Syncopators, other units on 
nicely balanced bill. Film is full of 
thrills and good propaganda for the 
Government air mail service. 
Grossed $6,000. 

First runs in other houses: "Gold 
Heels" (Fox) Pantages; "Pampered 
Youth." Globe; "The Scarlet Hon- 
eymoon," Garden. 



BUFFALO HOLDS UP 



Warner Bros. Opening 
Pan Portland House 

Los Angeles, April 7. ' 
On May 1, when Warner Brothers 
take over the Pantages, Portland, 
Ore., W. v. M. A. vaudeville shows 
will have their introduction Into 
that city. Arrangements have been 
made by Sam Warner to play the 
W. V. M. A., road shows in con- 
junction with the showing of his 
concern's picturea Warner is also 
negotiating for the erection of a 
8,000 scat house In Seattle. He ex- 
pects that his house will be con- 
structed in time to open about 
Octobef 1. This heatre, according to 
present plans, will also play a com- 
bination of vaudeville and feature 
pictures. 



"Esrly Bird," |20t000 at State— "So 

Bi8,"S18.000at Hipp— Lafayette 

Square, $18,600 

Buffalo. April 7. 

The picture theatres last week 
held up remarkably well considering 
the pre-Easter lull. All of the down- 
town houses are running full steam 
ahead with heavy bills featured and 
no curtailment apparent in the mag- 
nitude of attractions offered. 
Last Week's Estimates 

Loev/s State— (3.400; 85-50). 
"E:arly Bird" and Johnny Hlnea in 
person. Traveled along to heavy 
business by reason of Hlnes' per- 
sonal appearance. Both picture and 
vaudeville held the show up to a 
high standard, $20,000. 

Hipp— (2,400; 60). "So Big." Pic- 
ture held over for the enti'-e week 
with excellent comment In evidence 
on all sides. End of the week ap- 
peared slow, but the presence of 
Vincent Lopez Vanities Fair Ladies 
Orchestra kept takings up. Concert 
feature unquestionably had much to 
do with the draw, $18,000. 

Lsfayatte Squsre— (1,400; 86-50). 
"Wife of Centaur" and vaudeville. 

House still moving along under 
full sail with night business to ca- 
pacity. Present card furnishes a 
pood example of fact that house is 
doing business under its own repu- 
tation and not on the strength of 
either or both film or vaudeville at- 
tractions. Estimated around $18,500 

East Boston House in Blaze 

East Boston, Mass., April 7. 
The Gem Theatre was badly dam- 
aged by Are which burned its way 
through the second and third sto- 
ries of the three-story building. It 
was necessary to sound two alarms 
to prevent the Are sweeping the 
bvinese district. 



Chicago, April 7. 

The curtailed box office averages 
that have prevailed around here for 
the past two weeks wii; undoubtedly 
remain unchanged until Eastsr 
There is not the slightest Indica.' 
tion that business will deflnltely v 
increase until then. *<W 

The present situation does not ' 
seem to affept the smaller theatraiL"^^ 
as their receipts are not any to*--' 
large at normal times. The Ot» -r 
pheum, exhibiting the premHMi'ilr 
showing here of "The Rag lUn.^ 'S 
cleaned up. The house ran tar' i 
ahead of its usual business. Tba '« 
publicity obtained was reaponaii4«i -t 
for putting the feature over. bnt'"» 
it is doubtful if it will hold up dur» ' / 
ing the engagement, which, in aA't 
probability,' will b« about four or tiji 
five weeks. .^ 

With a corking surrounding pro- •? 
gram, enA>odied by a female Jaia ,t 
band and a miniature fashion pa« ^ 
ra<ft. McVffcker's again stepped for- .H 
ward as the leading contender for •«, 
business in the Loop. The housv.vS 
Just fell $1,000 short of last wce^-.« 
when it was bolstered by a strong *» 
added attraction. The feature, "Jkn<4 
Kiss in the Dark," is also credited .s 
with drawing somo of the businesa ^^'" 
as it produced wholesome enter*. •.'■ 
ta(;iment. The Chicago, with "NeW .t# 
Toys," ran ahead of last weelft^ 
but is still off Its usual stride. In ^t 
comparison with the estimatefl>:t 
gathered by the last BarthelmesB,'ii 
feature, the house fell about $10,« -^ 
000 short. The surrounding pro- 
gram did not contribute sufficient / 
entertainment to make the program 1 
a well l>alanced one. jj 

"The Thunderding Herd" de- ' 
parted from the Loop after two un-? ha 
successful weeka The featur•^^ 
dropped below the winning mark«i(,f 
and "Ramola" was immediately, v; 
placed in the Roosevelt on Monday,!,.' 
The Roosevelt has not had a good ,i 
winner in a long time. The Fox ,, 
and Universal houses both dropped ,j 
below the $4,000 mark. The for-' * 
mer had for Its fenture "The Trail ] 
Rider," with the latter exhibiting 
"Head Winds," featuring House 
Peters. 

Estimate^ for Last Week 

Chicaoo — "New Toys" (First Na- 
tional); (4,600, 60—75). The flrst 
Joint appearance of Mr. and Mrs. 
Barthelmess did not create any ex- 
citement In this house. Business 
decidedly off, with the takings 
amounting to $40,!<00. 

McVickor's— "A Kiss in the Dark"* 
(F. P.); (2,400, 60 — 76). Surprised 
by several spectacular presenta- 
tions and coupled with the enter- 
taining value of the feature, stepped 
far ahead of any of the Loop the- 
atres, considering capacities, check- 
ing up a toUl of $25,600. 

Monroe — "The Trail RldeJ* 
(Fox); (978, 60). Varies Utile from 
week to week. Last week $3,600. 

Orpheum— "The Rag Man" (771, 
50). Coogan feature aroused rnuoS 
enthusiasm, being given a tremen* 
dous play by children and womea 
shoppers. The opening week's r«". 
oeipts were far In excess of expee- 
tations — $11,000. 

Randolph— "Head Winds" (Uni- 
versal); (860, 46). With the sur- 
rounding theatres having no over- 
flow, house fell slightly below H« 
normal business, $8,900. 

Roosevelt — "The Thunderi::« 
Herd" (F. P., second, last week): 
(1,400, 50-C0-75). Failed to hold m 
and removed a week earlier than 
anticipated; $10,900. 



; 



Sidney and Murray 

Featured Above Cart 

Los Angeles, April 7. 
B. M. Asher has concluded ar- 
rangements whereby Universal win 
produce "Two Blocks Away," with 
George Sidney and Charlie Murray 
featured. The picture is to be r«- 
leased as a special. 

Alexander Carr, who played oppo- 
site Sidney in "Potash and Perl- 
mutter," will also have an impor* .^ 
tant role In the film. . ^ 

. ^ 

J. D. Williams Due on Coast 

Los Angeles, April 7. .i'.^ 
3. D. Williams will arrive "her* .v 
from New York next Monday to dis- 
cuss plans for future Jackie Coo- 
gan productions. 



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Wednesday, April 8, 192ff 



PICTURES 



VARIETY 



31 



AUNT $9^13, CAMEO; CAPITOL, $48^06; 
'QUO YADIS', $28,800: DKFILM, $19,489 



■f-^ 



Piccadilly and Colony Experiencing Tough Breaks 
'Through inability to Secure 'Drawing" Films— 
"Fool** Opening Sunday Night at Central 



Independent housea lit the Times 
Square JseCtlon seem tp 1»« very 
much up agMpst It tor product. 
JudgloK from the show that both 
the^irtw Colony and the |»l,ccadlUy 
Iiavta"^*^ durloc the last , three 
■nrSfi Tbey have slumped fright- 
fujfifatia receipts with regular run 
proSmfln iMctures turned outt,b>y ih- 
ie^^fial orKanizatlons ^r (he, 
MOMS' companies othe» than . the 
hig^ree. TJae OoJo«y has had a. 
mictine from e^ch of three com- 
pai^ir the Producers' Biat. Corp., 
thetW!*»sooUted Exhibitors, and the 
Unifcw* Artists, without gettlns 
anjtJBlB« UI'S ♦ break at the box 
office. The' Piccadilly has been 
playing Warner Bros, and Universal 
product with the same result Ac- 
cording: to report, the Piccadilly Is 
$60,000 in the box since the house 
has keen opened, even though the 
flrat weeks that, house showed be- 
twwa 117,000 and 118,000 weekly. 
I<aciC^»< drawing pictures stfems to 
be *he answer to the falling off in 
boxr^ office receipt^. The Colomy 
weftt along and averaged |20,000 
weekly .<or Ave, weelcs i^lth "Char- 
ley'« Aunt," but after rthat picture 
pulled '0ut did a header to a little 
better "than $12,000 with Friscilla 
Deal la '^rson with one of her 
plcta*«s, dropped anottter $1,000 the 
ne«t week with a Charlie Ray plc- 
tdre, "Percy," and last week with 
Jack Pickford In "Waking '-Up the 
Town" fell oCT about another $1,000. 

As against this the four big 
houses of the street, tlt« Capitol, 
Strand, RIalto and R^■o^i, with as- 
sureQ product from the big tTiree 
orgtuUsatlons which control the 
houllee, seem to gd along to a fairly 
eveW box-ofnce return. -However, 
another aspect that 0eems to 
prJvVel the case that it ir only ?i 
quehtibn of product is shown where 
th«7'ltiaJto, last week, with a Vita- 
graph picture, "School for Wives," 
played to Just a little better than 
$12,000, whereas the usual at tne 
housd wUh a Famous picture iji 
from $16,000 up. 

Last week's business along the 
street was nothing particular to 
t>oast of. with the Capital playing 
"The Way of the Girl" getting top 
money with $48,206. The Strand, 
taking ,"Quo Vadis" direct from its 
run in a legitimate house, the 
▲polio, and presenting it at popular 
prices, .got $2S,800 on the week, not 
considered particularly strong. 

The RlvoU with "Men and Wo- 
men'^ got $19,489 while the Rialtb 
played to $12,688. The Ptccadllly 
with U's "Smeulderlng Fires" got 
|14,1S0 and the Colony played to 
110,657. 

Stilt the little Cameo clicked off 
f9,ai« with "Charley's Aunt" and 
"As No Man Has Loved' at the 
Central managed to come up with a 
Uttltrunder $4,000 on the week. ' 

Thtn« Is but one picture runnlbg 
In a. legitimate house at a legit 
Bcal»^nd that la "The Lost World," 
whloh . is about finishing. Last 
•week it got $13,700 at the box 
officer' 

Th«' advent of "Grass" at thfe 
Crlt«Mtm was -vratched with interest 
and*-th« plctur* surpt-lsed pretty 
much everyone in the attentldn that 
it aUrJicted. the reviews being Imi- 
f orml5^^«(od and the fact that the 
plcttw-e'.itself brought edltor'UI com- 
ment'In praclcally every big New 
York dally makes it 'seem sure Are 
for a considerable run. The busi- 
ness on the first week, with but 10 
performances, clicked to $9,661. 

Betihiates For Laat Week 

Astor-L-"The txjst World" (First 
^atioaai) (1,131: $1.65-$a.20). Fln- 
ishincwltB run within the next week 
or so, j/3ot $13,700 last week.' 

Cameo-;"Charleys Aunt" (Chrls- 
tle-Prod. DIst. Corp.) (549; .60-85). 
Continued to stand 'em up last 
week even at the matinees. The 
aaily paptr ads that Frank Wll- 
"lach has been turning out have 
»een th« talk of the street and they 
nave been pulling business. Last 
week, the third at this house, 
8howefU$9.2i3. Although "William 
ieii ijns been announced for the 
?nV* is certtiln that It won't 
l??J^ "ntfl such time as the pres- 

r "li*'"*"-^" drops consia'erablv. 
,,b'* »»**•' — "The Way of a Girl" 
CMetro-Ooldwyn) (5.450; 60-$1.66). 
inrouKh the removal of the loges 
?" '^"t'^ sides of the lower floor of 
T^iM ^•''»^'t"> ind replacing them 
»w! ':fKUlar orchestra ohalr.s th<p 
In 1^^ "^ maae .Vgnln of about 130 
II, "^^^''''^P ©apacity. L^st ^eek 
tJie Way o|.» Girl'' proved* t* be 
a novelty In tre4tUj«in£ antfthek re- 
turn at the l)o» *<nc« -»-n» fBtH2M. 

Central— -As No ^an Has Loved ' 



(Fox) (922: «i-76). This is the final 
week for this picture, "The Fool" 
comlpg in next Sunday. "As No Man 
Has L<^ved" was held In to cover 
the Lenten gap in business and 
.stood up fairly well under the con- 
ditions. Got a little under $4,000 last 
week. 

Colony — '.'Waking Up the Town" 
(United Artists) .(1,98.0; 50-85-99). 
This positively the worst business 
yet that the Colony has had so far. 
Each one of the last three weeks 
at this house have been worse and 
worse, culminating finally last week 
With. $10,657 for the Jack Pickford 
feature. This simply goes to show 
what bad pict^res will . do for a 
house. WUh "Charlie's AOnt" the 
house averaged over $20,000 for five; 
weeks and then Immediately dropped 
tp $1^000, then ill.OOO and last vfreck^ 
$10,Q00 with a series of three bad 
boys. It isn't the-<ault of manage- 
ment or surrounding shows, but 
simply the features. What a come 
"back the house will do if the deal 
for ChapUrj's "Gold Rush" goes 
through for an *ktended r^n. That 
will be. another iribp-up for the new 
Moss house. 

Criterion — "Grass" (Famous 
flayers >- (608; $1.66). Thls-one came 
In and hit Broadway with a bang, 
getting all aroand wonderful notices 
in the dailies and editorial com- 
ment in practically every one of 
the big New York pa-pers. On 10 
performances that were open to the 
public last week the bo* office re- 
turn show*d $9,661.60 from Tuesday 
afternoon to Saturday night, with 
an average of about 50 standees a 
perfornjance. 

Piccadilly — "Smouldering Fires" 
(Universal) (1,860; 50-85-99). This 
Universal feature has been held 
over for the current week, not par- 
ticularly because of exceptional 
business last week, for the picture 
only got $14,150, which, while bet- 
ter than the average for the last 
three or four weeks, is still consid- 
erably behind the $15,000 and $18,000 
mark that the theatre has gone to. 

RiaKo — "School for Wives" (Vlta- 
grapb> (1,960; 50-8$-99). The usual 
sort of business that a Vitagraph 
brings to this house WheTl it plays 
there was the story last week. This' 
houaek with an ordinary run of pro- 
gram picture by FSmous, will do 
anywhere from $16,000 to $18,000, 
and when a Vitagraph comes along 
there is always a flop at the box 
office. Last week was no exception 
to the rule, with the business show- 
ing $12,088.90. 

Rivoli— "Men and Women" (Fa- 
mous Players) (2,200; 50-85-99). 
This William De Mille feature with 
Richard Dlx featured over the top 
of the rest of the cast gave proof 
at Ae Rivoli- that his name is de- 
veloping into a strong box office 
asset last week when the house 
pulled $19,489.80 with the new star 
given credit by the management for 
a greater part of the draw. 

Strand— "Quo Vadis" (First Na- 
tional) (2,900; 35-66-85). Direct to 
the Strand after six weeks at the 
Apollo at legltlmtae house prices, 
but the Strand did not particularly 
hold up in business, although claims 
were made for long lines waiting 
outside of the theatre. The. business 
on the week showed $28,800. 

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Marc McDermott and Girl 
' . Robbed of $2,420 

l^oSjAtigeles, April 7. 
M!arc McDermott, picture , actor, 
was held hp and robbed, by bandits 
who relieved him of a $1,500 dia- 
mond ring andJ120 in cash. Ger- 
trude Stark, who was with McDer- 
mott at the time, was also robbed 
of $700 in Jewelry and $100 In cash. 
' The couple were accosted on Wll- 
shlre Boulevard. The thieves made 
their getaway In a waiting auto- 
mobile. • ■ 



ASCHEBS SELUDIG IN tlNCt ? 

Cloclnnatl, April 7. 
Rumors to the effect that t^e 
A.scher Brothers of Chicago are con.- 
templating the s»le ol the Capitol 
theatre here to New YoBk theatrical 
tnteresta hate been floating around 
the city for the past few days. The 
report as i'et has not be«?n verlfWd 
and the n.imes ttf the NeW Tol*kt«- 
tcreMs canrtot be learned. ' 

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.Tbseph W. Farnh-im haa beenia**!,- 
ed b.the fltrlng.of fl)m ;e^orSj WVd 
title writers at the Metto-Caldn'^-^- 
MaVtr atiiaios.' 'f^ V "[ 



PROVIDENCE STILL OFF 



Majestic's $8,000 Top Money — 
"Passion Play.** a Clvok at $4,500 



Providence, April 7. 

(Drawing Population, 300,000) 

Two flops last week was the toll 
of the Lenten slump here last week, 
when the "Passion Play," at, the 
Opera House, and "The Air Mail," 
with Douglas' Fairtanks, Jr., at the 
baby RIalto, failed to register. The 
latter house lost $1,000 from a con- 
sistent gross. 

The larger theatres held up much 
better th<in was expected, the 
Majestic, with "A Kiss in the Dark" 
and 'R. S. V. P." (the latter an an- 
cient film but a good draw, because 
of Charles Kay), copping the cream, 
a gross of $8,00Q.-being claimed. 

The Victory and the Strand were 
slightly oft. The Modern, uptown 
house, went $500 over Its ^ross of 
the previous week with "Introduce 
Mfe" and "lifen and Wonien;" but 
business there was considered, bad. 
Last Week't EsiimatM: 

Opera House— (1,430; 25-50-$l). 
"I^assions Play", (independent road 
show). Departure from legit policy 
not profitable. Cluck at $4,500. 

Majestic — (2.800; 10-15-25-40). 
"A Kiss In the Dark" (Paramount) 
and "R. S. V. P." (First National). 
Beat gross in weeks, claimed $8,000, 

Strand— (2,200; 15-25-40. "Hus- 
bands and Lovers " (First National) 
and "The Tombey" (State rights). 
Snappy advertising campaign on 
first film. Good at $7,700. 

Victory— (1,960: 15-25-40). "The 
Way of a Gfrl" ( Metro-Gold wyn) 
and "The Hurricane Kid" (Univer- 
sal). Good combination. Slight in- 
crease over previous week. $7,600. 

Modern— (1,600; 10-15-25-40). "In- 
troduce Me" and "Men and Wom- 
en." (^Ing up, but still bad at 
$5.0M>. Uptown location hurts. 
-Rhilto— (1.448; 10-15-26-40) ."The 
Man Without a Conscience" (War- 
ner) and "The Air Mail" Para;* 
mount). '*Con8clence" fbirly good 
draw, but F-P film way oft. $3,500. 
Ttiis Week . 

Majestic, "Heart's Desire" and 
"American Manners"; Strand, "For 
Another Woman" and "High Gear"; 
Victory, "Chu Chin Chow" and 
"America" (second ruft) ; Modem. 
"Peter Pan" (second run) and "Lit- 
tle Women"; RIalto, "Revival 
Week," with dally change of pro- 
gram. 

'"Nation'' Stopped Twice 
Within Two Days 

Charleston, W. Va., April 7. 

For the second time in as many 
^ays "The Birth of a Nation," was 
withdrawn from the screen of a lo- 
cal theatre when an injunction, 
granted by Judge Morgan Owen of 
the common pleas court, was dls 
solved on an apx>eal by Judge Arthur 
P. Hud/on of the clrcut court. Offi- 
cials of the theatre said that an 
appeal from, the decision of the 
latter court would be taken to the 
state supreme court. 

Opening of the picture was halted 
by the police department, acting 
under the orders of Mayor W. W 
Wertz. The Injunction was ob- 
tained by the theatre and the film 
shown one night and one afternoon. 
It was withdrawn when the theatre 
was Informed that its restraining 
order had been dissolved hj the 
higher court. 

The protest against the plctor* 
canie from T. O. Nutter, G. Fergu- 
son and W. W. Banders, all colored, 
who satd the protest filed had not 
been made in the name of any 
colored organization.- 




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POPPE EASTBOUNO 



Completes -Oistelutlon of Cosmopoli- 
tan — Disposes of Final Quartet 



Los Angeles, April 7. 
Harry Poppe, la.st survivor of the 
Cosmopolitan Productions' forces, 
left behind In Hollywood. by W. R. 
Hearst to clean up the business de- 
tails of that oi-ganrzatlon has com- 
^leted his >ob and hied himself to 
New York. ' 

Befbfe departtni^r l*oppe disposed 
of four per»on« yho were untter 
contract to 'Heanrt;. These -wefe. 
Hurrlson Fot^, whose contract latlU 
has two years to rUw rfnd who •Was 
fhrmed'OUt to •William Fox; ItX H. 
MorRnti, camermah, turhedover to 
the Metre-Goldwyh-Mayer; V^aorg^ 
HiH.v director/ now at ' Warner- 
'nrot)Mn-.<« making '(Th» LlAiUed 
^ail, ' but who is to woifc *ot MMitO' 
YU)klwyn-«Mayer, -fend-. -Paul ' O.' 
^Hpiuxisi trick plmtbRraptryJ ecparf, 
wlio luuf' keen turtned' OUCtc'Ctoa 
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SKY RAIDER" 
JUMPS RIALTO 

$5,000 . 



French Ace Film Does 

$13,000— "The Kid" 

Dives to $8,000 



DORIS NILES 

Character dancer at the Capitol 
Theatre. N. Y. 

piisH Niles has been a member of 
the Capitol personnel for the past 
five years under the direction of 
S. L. Rotbafel. She is considered 
one, of! the foremost exponents of 
the art terpslchore as exemplified 
in the presentations that are a dis- 
tinct feature of the Capitol's pro-, 
grams. -. . ■ 
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BO^ON ONLY NORKiUL; 
TWO EACH AT $5,S0O 

Other Houses Dive^F^nway 

and State Under $8,000 and 

$15,000 Respectively 



Boston, April 7. 
(Drawing Population, 900,000) 

Business for the picture houses 
^as off last week With indication^ 
this week would more than likely 
be worse. It was a general let- 
down . with none of the houses 
escaping. 

Next week the picture game will 
take on added Interest v^iui the re- 
lease here of two featare pictures. 
The new Park theatre, which be- 
fore thlS'season was a picture house 
for many seasons, will again house 
a film after several weeks as a 
legitimate house. "Romola" will 
open at the Park next Monday with 
the house scaled for $1.50 top for 
nights and $1 at matinees. The re- 
turn of the Park to the picture 
field is due to the inability of those 
back of the house to secure proper 
shows. It has not been a losing 
proposition under the legitimate 
policy, and it is still claimed, 
locally, that It la a coming Boston 
house. 

"Quo Vadis" is booked for the 
Tremont Temple, also starting next 
Monday. This is the house where 
"The Lost World" lingered for sev- 
eral weeks, being withdrawn last 
week. This week the theatre is 
showing the picture of "The Pas- 
sion Play." 

Due to the first weelt's business 
"Sally" was held over at the uptown 
Gordon house. The Fenway, with 
"The Dressmaker from Paris," went 
below normal, and the State, the 
uptown Loew house, was also off 
with "Too Many Kisses " and "The 
Denial." 

This week the Fenwiy Is using 
"The Rerveation of Brian Kent' and 
the S: ite "A Kiss In the Dark" and 
"The Way of a Girl." The Or- 
pheum, downtown L<oew house with 
a combination picture and pop 
vaudeville policy, is showing "The 
Top of the World," and the Bowdoln 
is giving "The White Sister " at 
pop prices, which, at a high scale, 
failed, to register at the Majestic. 
"In Love with Love" is the feature 
of the Boston, also a pop vaudeville 
and picture house (Kejth). The 
Modern and Beacon, small down- 
town hous^.s, are using "The Re- 
creation of Brian Kent" and "The 
Redeeming .Sin." 

Uist Week's Estimates 

Fenway (1.500; 60-75 >. Under 
$8,000 with "The Dressmaker from 
Parl.s" • 

State (4.000; 50-75). Under $15,- 
000 with "Too Many Kisses" (Para- 
mount), and "The Denial" (Metro- 
Qyldwyn). 

Modern (750; 25-35-40). Did $5,- 
.'iOO, regular business, last week with 
"The Dre.ssmaker from Paris." 

Beacon — Capacity scale, attrac- 
tioa and gross same as Modern. 



"His Hour*' and Farm 
Life Don't Mix — Barred 

' , , , . •.^ . Ames, I.I., April 7. 
''■"iiln Hour" l.s considered immoral 
In ithls town .where Iowa btiVs and 
girls are being trained tor ■ life on 
theifartn.' • 

Bllnor ' 'tllrti's photoplay was 
shcncji Ai^ <»he matinee, performance 
heife. , Alter that it was barred. 
'A^^dsSgtUe lol^y, display oC a klss- 
ling. coup!9' ,«;■•. placed « white ban- 
ner cfUi'*ing PcolilbUed." 



Wa.ihington, April 7. 

(Estimated Population 950,000, 
150,000 Colored) 

Rather a hectic week with the 
Metropolitan finding out that Char- 
lie Chaplin In "The Kid" wouldn't 
stand for a repeat and the Ulalto 
being enlightened on the valuA of 
legitim&te tieups with a first-clasq 
drawing attraction in the person ^X 
the French Ace. Nungesser. . 

Qpllihl^m reigtted arotiiid the 
Palace, where "midseason business" 
was reported, although appear-* 
ances indicated a slight skid 
towards the last half. Thir goose 
didn't hang quite so higrh ' as the- 
title of the picture stated' It did aC 
the Columbia. n 

The advent of Nungessor Itt "Th» 
Sky Raider," written by Jack LaU. 
cau^d considerable interest The 
personal appeartince thing was 
handled excellently and should be 
given the lion's share of credit for 
the business done. Receipts for the 
RIalto were boosted close to' $5,000 
over the preceding week, not to be 
sneezed at In a house that has to 
sell each patron that It attracts te 
the box ofllce becailse it is out of 
the "drop In" district. 

The biggest surprise was the out- 
right flop of "The Kid." Being a 
repeat didn't cost much and, though 
the gross was low, so was th« cost, 
and hence up went the net. 

Monta Bell's activities are always 
of interest here. It was here that 
he presided over the destinies of 
the "Herald" and where he also 
was not only a stock actor but a 
stock producer. The advent of his 
picture, "Lady of the Night," cou- 
pled with the substantial hit of 
Norma Shearer, caused the report 
on business to be "mid season." 

"The Goose Hangs High" didn't 
cause any wild scramble, although 
It was Uked- 

Eetimates for Last Week 

Columbia — "The Goose Hangs 
High" (Paramount), (1,232; $6-50). 
Liked, but not a money getter. Lent, 
though, may be taken into consid- 
eration, under $9,000. 

Metropolitan — Chaplin and Coo- 
gan in "The Kid" (First National), 
(1,542; $5-60). Although billed like 
a circus, the revival couldn't make 
the grade, with the big surprise the 
absolute lack of any matinee trade. 
$8,000 considered a very liberal es* 
timate. \ 

Palace — "Lady of the NIghf* 
(Metro -Goldwyn), (2.432; 35-60). 
I-iocal Interest in Monta Bell, the 
director, and Norma Shearer bclpe<^ 
to run over $12,OO0. 

Rialto — Capt. Nunges.sor On per- 
son) with "The Sky Raider" (Asso- 
ciated Kxbibitors), (1,087; 35-50). 
Started off well and held pace. 
News stories In dallies, coupled 
with the material creating these 
stories being well planted and aided 
materially. Celebrities do not mean 
a lot in this town. Considering 
this, the fact that Nungessor got so 
much attention speaks well for not 
only the French Ace and his ex- 
ploiter, Qilbert Gabel, but also for 
the film. Ran close to $13,000 in a 
house where from $8,000 to $11,000 
is the general rule. 

This Week 

Coliiinbta, *The W4y of a Girl" 
(M.-G.) ; Metrop6man, "Frlvblou* 
Sal" (First Nat.); Palace, "Contra-*^ 
band" (P.); Rialto, two fektures, 
"Greater Than Marriage" (Vlt.> 
and "The Age of Innocence" (War* 
ner). 



COLLEEN MOORE RESUMES 



Completing "Desert Flower" — Sails 
for Europe May 2 



Los Angeles, April 7. 

After being delayed for six weel:^ 
because Colleen Moore suffered an 
injury to her 'spine which rcccs- 
Bllated her being placed in a 
plaster cast for that length of time, 
work has beer resumed on "The 
Desert Flower" with Irving C'um- 
mlngs directing. It will ake' three 
to four more weeks to complete the 
picti/ro. 

Upon completion of 'The Desert, 
Flower," Mi.'<s Moore Is to l^aye for',. 
Kurope will, h^r buaband, John H- • 
McCortnick, we.itern. repretjentatlvo, 
of First National. They are booked • 
to saU on the M-iJeJrtlc from Ne\r > 
York, May t. ' 



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PICTURES 



Wednesday, April 8, 1925 



INSIDE STUFF 

ON PICTURES 



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In a page advertisement In this 1b8u« Varletjr seta forth the present 
•omplicated and disorganised picture house booking system for extra 
■taffe attractions. It is in a muddle, without a do^bt. That muddle waa 
added to when the Keith-Albee office (vaudeville) erased Grace La Rue 
from Its available list through Miss La Rue having appeared at William^ 
Fox's Philadelphia picture house. That action as reported in Variety 
reduced the field of at liberty acts for picture presentations, although 
Miss La Rue is bacic on tb« K>A time again. 

Tet there is a wide market to draw from for pictures. The main trouble 
Is that exhibitors who want attractions have no place to go for them. 
There is not an agency in this country ner a combination of independent 
exhibitors that can give a stage attraction a route. An attraction if also 
available for vaudeville wants a route In preference to a single week with 
further engagements doubtful, especially so If the single week will wli>e 
them ofr of the big time slate. 

With this demorallxed condition in bookings for film theatres and a 
disorganized agency system, Variety steps in to offer itself as an adver- 
tising medium for exhibitors and attractions to make use of, to get into 
communication with one another. At this moment that appears to be 
the |nost efficient and surest booking way. 

Of the agents who are attempting to give attention to pictures, It 
la • possibility that with some they do not want to too openly book — 
■ othelrs prefer the under-cover way while of those who would and copld book 
0|>^nly, the exhibitors to date apparently have not selected any paV- 
tlcttlar one to work up an agency for picture house bookings |Lod whtcb 
might give a consecutive route to a desirable act or "name." 

There are drawing attractions that will be drawn by the picture house 
prq^pect In money if they can be reached. Tliey can not be reached throogh 
agents who can not reach them tbeiAselves. There Isn't a well Tersed 
vaudevlUian along Broadway ir^o doesn't kn<Hr thft drawing cards of 
th^ show business adaptable to picture house Jwokings as Well, as the 
fllih booking agents. Those have be^n approached. It's those others 
•whtt can draw but have not fceen reached — and through Variety Is the 
way: to reach them. Through Variety is t^e way for the attractions to 
reach the i;nanagers, for agents in picture booking are very llnoffted in 
* their number and Just as limited In the extendi of their working scope. 



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1h>m Mix is now on4h« -«riter ("A.aiiiVai>lai"') with hte press a^t, 
Jo* Lee. Winnie Shfehan selected Mr. Lee to accompany the western 
■tar to the other side. Mix- vas'la^t in New York as , the Dempsey-] 
Carpentier fight was About to come off. Mix dl(ifn't und^stand the 
absence of publicity at that time for him and may have blamed It 
upon the Fox press department It was no one's fault, however. Just 
The fight that crowded everything else out of the New ^York da.illes 
savoring ot free publicity. 

^his time, though, Mr. Mix must have be^n surprised. Summing it 

up In brief, it may be said Tom Mix reached the height of press work 

,^^hen the three pictorial New York dallies Mn: his pldture and «tuK 

aiiqultaneously. Usually there is so much envy among the^ tabloids 

' that if one^ifses an exclusive^ the others lay off. 

One of the best stunts, because someone had to pay for it (which 

is always the most difficult free publicity)', was, the advertising secured 

for "Tony" In the Oimb^l's deimrtment rftore advertisfng for two days. 

• "Tony" occupied the center of the ad|i of the store in every New Yoirk 

..dally for each day. It ° waa estimated that over 60, 6m people were 

- drawn to the New York Glmbel's store to see Mix's horse. Some line 



was obtained through Lee Ochs of the Piccadilly booking III with a 
herald mentioning that a Tom Mix picture will be at the Piccadilly 
next week! Ochs gave away 35,000 of the heralds In the store. Sunday 
the New York "Times" gave Mix a spread Interview by Mordaunt 
Hall, the paper's regular film reviewer. 

Every paper in New York touched upon Mix In one way or another, 
repeating for any new stuff. Bringing in "Tony" as a passenger on 
the Pennsylvania was the first, and another good one was. "Tonjr" 
giving a dinner at the Astor Monday night, while Mix also fode the 
horse aboard the boat in the daytime for'thi^ news canxera men (boat 
leaving at 1:00 a. m.). Monday aftfrnCx^n ttlx in a ti4-up with r*rh* 
News" gaVe the kids a treat In Central Park, while on Saturdax he 
spoke for a boys' organization in Newark with over 20,000 kids around 
him. • 

The Newark flash could only 4>e figtfted one way — that the Pox 
people wanted to show the money crowd over there what a draw they 
had in Mix. _ • ' ^ ' 

The Mix iMirty will remain abroad about six weeks, taking In the 
principal capitals. 

Mix came into pictures about 12 years ago when- with the Miller 
Bros.' 101 ranch, wild west. He got Into a picture taken of that outfit 
and the thought suggested itself to him that be might go farther. 
Applying to Colonel BeUg, Mix to)d the Colonel of his ambition, asked 
that he be given the toughest things to do that could be done by a 
cowboy oi\arouBd a horse. After that he was set. He started coming 
as a star of the westerns about two years ago when his drawing power 
could not be denied through the demands of the exhibitors, Indicating 
the demand from the public. A little later' Fox commMiced to ask an 
exhibitor taking a Mix picture to take on one or tW9 others, the 
surest Indicator. Recently "Variety" print,ed the story oif Mix's new con- 
tract '^ith Fox that gives, the former roper arOund 920.O0Q weekly. 

Mix Made an excellent impression on this last visit. Re's a dandy 
set-up fellow, pleasant and good-looking; besides which he wore the 
peachlest white flannel . western suit* with ornamental Mexican hAots 
and ai wide Sombrero that 'made him the best/^ looking guy from the 
woolly who ever bit Broadway with a rep. 



A battle in Philadelphiq^ Is in progress getting more than casual atten- 
tion from the close Inspectors. It's the battle of the Stanley and Vdx 
houses over there. ,Last week Variety reported the Fox theatre did a 
gross of f21,000 the week before and the Stanley did gross, $28,000. That 
was a reach of only $2,000 from the Fox to the Stanley. 

Some pay that William Fo]q would not sell to the Stanley Company, 
did the Stanley' people offer to buy th« dhly : opposition house (Fox's)- 
to them In ^^hilly. Others claim that Fox's great shove In business froip' 
an average over there of around $18,00(| to around $20,040 as of^ the 
present Is a direct drive to oblige the Stanley Company to r^oVe its 
dangerous opposition by purchase — also by agreeing to buy the Fox 
film supply, sjMnethlng the Stanley Company shut off when the F«x 
opened. 

Before the Fox oi)ened the Stanley rental busine8i|;with Fox is said to 
have run to $175,000 annually. With the ^dx 6pienlng, the Fox film con- 
cern lost that On top of It the Stanley crowd claim that the Fox can 
not, br«ak at $13,000 and With the added post ol itage show and billing, 
i^a questionable if the Fox can now break at $10,000. Impartial picture 
men, however, do not accept this statement and say that the Fox at 
anything over $lt,000. even wlt^ the added cost currently for show. Is 
making money.^ *~ \ , . 

Though the Feii ha« hai^ to {>raiotid3Ll)y depend' ifiidn Its presentation 
including stage show, not being able to depend upon such pictures as It 
could obtain owln^ to the Stanley Compahy having ne4rly all of the 

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Roxy's $16,500 Guarantee 
For 5 N. E, Performances 

'What (t la believed la a record 
ftgur* haa b«ea Mt for a five-day 
engagement In Naw EngUnd for 
Roxy and His Radio Gang. The 
price which Stienert. the Boston 
concert manager, has secured for 
the organization is $1<,500 for seM-n 
performances. 

The first date is to be played in 
Providence, where they will appear 
April 21, tor a ftiatlnee and night 
performance.. The following eve- 
ning they oi>en in Boston for two 
nights and a maflnee and a night ' 
performance ift V.'orcester, making ' 
their final showing in Lowell the 
following night. 

According to the present plans ' 
the Roxj' Qaiiir -will comprise 27 in 
addition^ to Roxy personally and i 
there wIU also be 30 musicians in : 
the orchestra. i 

Advices received in New York! 
early this' week waa to the effect j 
that Woroestjer-, ' wanted ap extra ! 
performance-' as the house was al- ' 
ready sold out^ foe*the scheduled j 
pertornrianCek bat that Ihe organ!- ( 
satlon has to refuse • even though ' 
there was an extra monetary con- ' 
sideiratlon because of the fact that 
arrangements had been completed 
4or hospital ApptoranCes for the . 
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ADVERSE LEGISLATION 

Oklahoma, April 7. 
An attempt to liarass motion pic- 
ture IntMnMts in Oklahoma through 
adverse. Mgislatlon I9 the Oklahoma 
State Legislature Was killed in the 
committee and never brought to a 
vote thrio^h the heroic Efforts of 
Tom M. Boland, manager of the Em- 
press Theatre, and George McDer- 
mot,^tll8trtct manager for Para- 
moaivt-Lasky Players and the 
Southern Enterprises, Inc., who 
gave their entire time in endeavor- 
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The Strand Theatre Corporation, 
Winsted, Conn., has elected Abe 
Davidson, of Norwich, president^ W. 
J, Brennon, WInstedt vice-president; 
\Patrick J. Darcy, secretary-treas- 
U|«r, 

The company, capiulixed at $100,- 
000, will erect a theatre on Main 
ytreet h'tsre. ; 






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THE GOLDEN GIRL 

WHO sklNGS 

GOLD TO THE K)X OFFICE 

Gllda Gray has eatablUhed a new world's record In break- 
ing all houM recorda for alx conaeeattre wMka # ' ' * ' . ' 

Alhambra. Mlhraukea (flrtt waak). $n.«M. 

Alhatnbra, Ullwaukea (aecoDd waek) lt,(4T 

Loew's State, St. Louis ^ ,, ■, Sl,7|« 

Loew'a. Aldlne, Pltut>arsh> , IT.tlT 

Famoua Playera, Howard. Atlanta 1M«» 

FamoM Player*. Palace, Meraplila..^ 11.IM 

FfocjuBs Ar« facts, xbkt qont ux, , -» ..t'\ : 

Opened at Famous Player** Meteopolltan. Los Anseles, 
for a two weeks' ensasement Saturday (April 4). Played to 
tK.800 the first 1 days. 

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, Tour Under Pek-Miii^l Mainagement 

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Exhibitors should employ "Variety" to make known what they want in the line of Added 
Attractions, or ask that professionals desiring to play in picture theatres communicate with 
them, giving details and salary expected. " " - ' 

"Names," attractions, bands and acts from any theatrical division, from Opera up and 
down, should employ "Variety" to let these exhibitors know they are available for picture 
house time. . . - * 

"Variety" has no desire to interfere with the booking business of any agent or agency, 
but the present condition of picture house booking calls for some universal booking medium, 
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attractions may find it mott advantageous to advertise in 
"Variety." Attractions, wfietfier acts, hands, "namet^' or 
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CAPITOL 



There ia no getting by this guy 
Bothafel. The worse the picture Is 
that be has to pTay at the Capitol 
the better the show he puts around 
It That makes It possible for the 
Metro-Goldwyn bunch to advertise 
the receipts for the picture, but they 
never give Roxy credit. Rozy, be- 
tween the shows and the radio 
boosting that he has done for the 
Capitol, has built up a clientele for 
the house. There's no going bttck 
of that. There was a time when 
Kozjr first went to the Capitol tliat 
he was ticlded to death if the busi- 
ness topped $25,000. Now that guy 
yelps if it falls below |40.000. 

This week is one of those weeks. 
There is a picture at the house 
called "Man and, Maid." A gal who 
eopped herself a reputation with a 
tiger skin and an open fire place is 
responsible for it. But only the show 
~ around it makes it possible for the 
: hoQse attaches to look the paying 
; pubUc in the eye as they are leav- 
ing. 

"Caucasian Sketched" serves as 
; the overture, which is followed by 
"The Palms," sung by • Charles 
ficbenck and the Capitol ensemble, 
vlt ia done in a church setting and 
'proved to be as effective this Lenten 
. period as It has been in- the past. 
Tommie Dowd, in fixing up the 
magazine this week, ran a little bit 
to animal stuff. First came Inter- 
national's shots in Africa, followed 
by Pathe's trained cats in Paris and 
a oat, dog and pony, sh^t in Yales- 
ville, Conn. Then Fox's dog and a 
j duck, after which there was another 
;. Pathe Insert of a Mias Ray out on 
J the Coast doing aerial stunta. For 
l the sporting end a game of ball be- 
,' tween the Giants and the Senators 
■ ': In Atlanta, shot by the Fox men, 
sufflced. Klnegrams supplied a 
baby element with aome scenes 
V' from Frisco, while International's 
i: scenes of the first day oC racing at 
t Bowie gave the mag a thrill. It ran 
-j^l minutes. 

Then came the dtvertissement 
portion of the program, which was 
, spUt 50-60 between songs and 
^ dances,, there being two -numbers of 
each variety, with 14 mjnutea helng 
deli^tfully consumed and the effort 
well applauded. The feature ran 
an hour and eight mlnufea. 

As an Interlude between the fea- 
ture and the comedy the orchestra 
offered the selection from "Rose- 



Marie," which struck a popular 
chord with the house. 

A Lyman H. Howe "Hodge Podge" 
was the supposed laugh producer, 
but it failed, although acting admir- 
ably as a chaser. Freit. 



STRAND 

Nice show at Joe Plunkett's 
amusement emporium this week, 
even if his main feature, "I Want My 
KLan." ia pretty middlin'. In addi- 
tion la a short Harold Uoyd reissue. 
"Now or Never," and an excellent 
aurroondlng progranb which nicely 
suggeata the Kaster atmosphere 
Withont rubbing It In. The show was 
at>ont a two-hour proposition, and 
included a mighty fine presentation, 
which had "Will You Remember?" 
from "Maytlme," as its motif. 

Starting, the orchestra played part 
of Sir Arthur Sullivan's "The Lost 
Chrod," and, with the lights dimmed, 
the curtains parted and Kitty Mc- 
Laughlin, In a robe of ducal red, was 
seated at a small pipe organ (prop), 
the picture framed by a cut-out oval 
and backed by silk drapes on which 
fed and blue lights played. Then 
Mlaa McLaughlin sang the song, and 
the whole thing finished up to fine 
appreciation. 

The new reel came next and car- 
ried seven clips, with Paths repre- 
sented once. Fox four times and In- 
ternational twice. The reel as a 
whole was good, with a Fox clip 
showing companionship between- a 
dog and a duck the most interesting 
and amusing. This reel went' eight 
minutes. 

Then the presentation, "In the 
"Springtime." labeled, and properly, 
too. "A Pastel." The stage was set 
with eight trees, all in blossom, while 
near the back eye was a hedge fence, 
about two feet high. On the right of 
the stage was set a bench, and at 
the parting of the curtains Pauline 
Miller and Everett Clark were seat- 
ed, singing Slgmund Romber's great- 
est tune. "Win You Remember %" 
which, with Its lyrics of "My love Is 
so bright in the springtime, when 
blossoms are fragrant and fair," and 
the setting, certainly suggested the 
seasonal atmosphere. Following this 
song eight iris, with Mile. Klemova 
and M. Daks, did an old dance, while 
the blowofC had the quartet of the 
theatre walking across the stage 
with the ladles, the voices of all 
booming into a finale that was pretty 
darn near whallsh in its proportions. 



The costnminc mm eolo nt a l , of 

course, and, with the light manipu> 
lated from a dim stage at first, to 
semi- brightness later, the whole 
thing was corking and full of as 
much quiet beauty as anything Mr. 
Plunkett has put on in his house in 
months. This stunt went for seven 
miautes axul was worth every aeoond 
of it. 

Next the feature, Milton 8111a In "T. 
Want My Man," a Utular appellation 
which does not, as one might pre- 
sume, emanate from the hero, but 
from the heroine, Doris Kenyon, 
who Is after a guyl to whom she has 
been married while he is blind, but 
from whom she departed when she 
heard of another dame who was get- 
ting ready to do either a six or sixty- 
day race after him If necessary. It 
runs 6« minutes — much shorter than 
most of the First Nationals, and la 
fair in entertainment qualitlea. lU 
shortness, thanks be, provided for 
the showing of the HaroM Ltoyd re- 
issue," Now or Never," which went 
over with a smash. It was. to Judge 
from the running time of about 13 
minutes, a two reeler, but it had a 
punch that hasn't been diminished 
by the passing of time. 

The current Strand show Is indic- 
ative of the saving grace which a 
surrounding bill can lend to a feat- 
ure which falls down. ^***'. 



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RRESENTATIONS 

(Extra oHSwcfioiM tn pictwrm thmairma, whmn not 
pidmtwa, will bm earned ami datcnhad m thia dmpart- 
tar thm g anan d im i tt n m i ia m of thm trad;) 



with Sidney Olcolfs i)ro««ctlon 
of "The Charmer," starring Pola 
Negri as the screen feature, and a» 
excellent surrounding bill, the RIvo- 
ll's lineup is always anjoyable en- 
tertainment. Moreover, it sags no- 
where in entertainment value.**, for 
the start given is maintained, and 
the end being provided by a 
Harry Langdon comedy, "itemensber 
WhenT' 

Opening the show, one of the 
music master reels Issued by James 
A. Fitzpatrick was run oft, this one 
of Georg Friedrlch Handel. Accom- 
panying the various sequences of 
Handel's pictured life portions of 
his compositions were played by the 
orchestra, most prominently being 
his "Minuet." n.Argo" and the 
poignantly beautiful "Hallelujah" 
-horus from the oratorio. "The Mes- 
siah." This latter strain waa picked 
up by the organist and Its Intent 
fitted air-tight Into the Easter 
scheme of things. 

. Next the news reel, somewhat, 
shorter than usuaL It held two clips 
from Fox, one from Pathe and two 
from International. Not so much 

of Jnt' ' In K, but a novelty reel 

which followed. "Betty and Her 

Beasties," was revealed as being 

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^HREE LITTLE SQOE (t) 
Oanoe Oivertisaement ^ ,. 
2 Mins.1 Exterior 
Rialto, New York 

Here la a cute Baater dance di- 
vertissement that is atmospheric but 
with sufBelent snap of the modeim- 
istlc sort to make it take the Jasi 
babtea and stand them on their 
toes. It's cheap and alchty effeo- 
tlva. There are but tlurea girls of 
tha easembla In It and thaae three 
are chickens. literally. 

There is a rail fence on which 
they are perched. Backing the 
fence Is a cut out with a half 
dosen eggs surmounted by a huge 
rabbit. 

At the opening the three girls 
clad la feathered ooetumes, hop 
down and go into a dance that Is 
seml-cIassIcal, and for a finish slip 
over a wow of a Charleston that 
has a chicken strut In it. Kspe- 
cially good aa the melody is snappy 
and the Jaxs orchestra of the Rialto 
slii>ped over a wow of an arrange- 
ment of "My Best Girl." Fred. 



OLCOTT-WHEIIRSON GO WEST 

Sidney Olcott left for the Coast 
last Sunday after having spent 
several weeks in New York under- 
going medical treatment due to the 
accident he suffered while direct- 
ing the last Pola Negri production. 

Accompanying Olcott was Billy 
Wilkerson, who has severed his 
connection with the C. C. Burr or- 
ganization and who Is going to the 
Coast to line up a number' of inde- 
pendent producers for distribution 
in the States rights market. 



Houston House Changes Hands 
Houston, Tex., April 7. 

The Liberty, one of the three 
Qonthem Bnterprises theatres, last 
'NWjk passed to the. ownership of 
the Isla Theatre C^. 

For the present the Liberty's 
straight pictnre policy will con- 
tlnue, with a new regime to be de- 
fined later. 



CAPITOL DIVERTISSEMENTS 
Veeal and Ballet 
14 Minri. 
Capitol, N. Y. 

Rotbafel has worked out an ar> 
raavenent here that stands as % 
very satisfying piece of entertain* 
meat. It splits the vocal and ballet 
■eotloos exactly 60-60 in the four 
numbers offered. 

Tha opening is a vocal selection 
by a female trio, "Pee Weet" by 
Petrle-Psjrks, sung by Betsy Ayres. 
Marjorle Harcum and Louise 
Scheerer. All are In Japanese cos- 
tume with an illuminated Japanese 
screen behind and a cloth of gold 
drape over the platform on which 
the girls are aeated. 

The flrflt'*of the dance numbers 
was entitled "The Chinese Willow 
Plate" performed by Doris Nlles, 
Frank Moulan and Marcello Fer- 
nandez. There was a drop painted 
to represent the plate with a prac- 
tical Japanese bridge In the fore- 
ground. Doris Niles and Fernandez 
carried the juvenile love theme with 
Moulan as the heavy. There were 
also four girls used in this number 
which got over with a wallop. This 
little Miss Nlles, who has been at 
the Capitol for five years, walked 
off with the applause hit of the' 
four numbers. 

"Hungar," from the Creole Love 
Song (Tycle, was sung by Gladys Rice. 
She was placed on a platform raised 
abou^ six feet above the stage and 
draped in black velvet. Clad in a 
severe black costume, with the aid 
of front lighting, she cast a shadow 
on the back drop that proved effec- 
tive. Well liked by those out front. 

For the finale of the sequence 
there was "The Waltz of the Jew- 
els" with Mile. Gambarelli and four 
of the ballet corps. The quartet 
of gtrla were clad in red, green, 
yellow and blue ballet costumes 
with Oambarelll In white and bril- 
liants. The gold eye was used for 
the backbround with magenta, blue 
and green lights from the aides and 
front. Fred. 






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DANCBLRS REALITY 

A SEASON'S ENGAGEMENTS IN THREE CITIES 
BOOKED FOR 12 WEEKS MISSOURI THEATRE, ST. LOUIS 
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BOOKED FOR 6 WEEKS BALABAN & KATZ' WONDER 

THEATRES/CHICAGO 

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In a headline— at a glance — the biggest news 
of the Spring — Warner Bros.j producers of 
profit pictures, will bring FORTY FEATURES 
to the screen during the coming season. . , 

The Warner name — pledged to quality — is behind 
every picture. The stories, stars, directors and casts 
will be the greatest that experience and money can 
produce. They will be the biggest and finest array 
of high-class profit pictures ever offered by any 
producer. 

That's the headline— the detailed story is coming. 
And it'S well worth waiting for! 



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FILM REVIEWS 



A KISS IN THE DARK 

Frank Tultle production, praaented by 
▲dolpb Zukor and Jawa L>. Laakjr. Prom 
tba play "Aren't Wa AH " by Frederlok 
Cx>atdale. Screen roralon by Towneend Mar- 
tla. Featurinc Adolpda Manjou. Allean 
S>liiMrla and Lillian Rich. At the Rlalto. 
|>T«w Tork. week ot April B. Runnlii^ tlma, 
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Water Grenham Adophe lleiOoa 

ffanet LIvincatone Alaan Princla 

Batty King Ulllan Rich 

Jofanny Klnc Kwiaath MaoKcnna 

Dancar Ann RBnlMton 

caiorua Girt Kitty Kelly 



It's a pipe that U Freddie Liors- 
dale ever a.ja thla picture he'll 
never recog^nize it aa the brain child 
lie turned out under the title of 
"Aren't We AIL" There's not a 
dam thing left ot the play, at all. 
That's a funny idea in the first 
place, buying the rights to a play 
then having an entirely new story 
written and throwing away the 
original title. Why buy the play at 
all? It would be cheaper to have 
Townsand Martin write a*i original 
in the flrst place and stick a title 
on it. ^ 

•Of course, they figured that "A 
Kiss in the Daric" would mean 
dough at the box office. Maybe It 
will and ma; be it won't. There are 
a couple of rather sexy kiclcs in the 
picture and tliey may help, but the 
Chances are f.iat the picture will flon 
pretty much, except in th houses 
where the business comes anyway. 
There surely ia nothing about It, 
Either title or otherwise, that is go- 
ing to especially draw. 

For screen purposes the Egypt t : 
the play became Cubaf Lord Ore - 
ham, who was the old daddy, be- 
comes the gav young philanderer at 
the hands of Adolphe Menjou. Alleen 
Pringle plays the girl he was seri- 



ously courting whl e LilVan Rich is 
the frolicsome young wife lookthg 
for an outside thrill and who gets 
it with his lordship, -'thou'-h it is 
simply an Innocent flirtation, for 
she really loves her husband, after 
all. 

Walter Orenham in th^s case is a 
\ aalthy yoang American who owr.s 
a sugar plantation in Cuba and win- 
ters regularly in Havana. He is a 
bachelor, has a wonderful house and 
a wonderful garden. It is this gar- 
den that seems to get to the girls 
and possibly takes the place of the 
British Museum of the play. At 
any rate, Walter seems to have a 
stock line for all of them, even when 
he forgets names and faces. That Is 
to simply say that he will never for- 
get that Wonderful night in his gar- 
den. S^ems lil<e the girls, for the 
greater part, recall It pleasantly 
also. 

The Kings are wintering In Cuba 
and Johnny seems to let Betty play 
around as she pleases, with the re- 
sult that she and WalWt Start a 
younK' romance, but the "day comes 
for the Kings to sail and on the 
same steamer Janet Livingston is 
also departing. Suddenly Mrs. King 
recalls that she has forgotten her 
bag at the hotel and she and Walter 
dash off to get It with the result 
that she misses the steamer and has 
to remain over in Havana while 
hubby sails homeward. That is the 
night that "the kiss in the dark oc- 
curs." They are in Orenham's gar- 
den, next door the violins are play- 
ing and there Is a moon. But that 
ta all nothing more. Just a kiss. 

Then home, and hubby is caught 
embracing a chorus girl, or ra'ther 
she Is embracing him as wlfey walks 
in. That, switches things for a mo- 



ment, but in the end it is all Ironed 
out nicely. ■ 

Adolphe Menjou has not his usiuil 
appearance in this picture and does 
not Quite snap his role o^r with 
the vim It thould have had, while 
Lillian Klch does well enough. Alleen 
Prlngle failed to score at all. Ann 
Pennington, in a bit. did far bet- 
ter work that either of the featured 
women of the cast. Fred. 



I WANT MY MAN 

Flrat Nattaaal Production atarrinc Milton 
Silla. AdapUd tram Stratbera Burt^a naval, 
'mia lalartratai'a Houaa." tMractad by 
Laabart Hlltyar. asd Dorla Kaayoa faa- 
tarad. Ravtaarad at tha Strand. Naw Tortc 
April S. Runstac Uaai^ M ailnataa. 

0«Han Byra MUtMi 8111a 

Vlda Byra Dorla Kaayon 

Laal Satorl •r.Unr Alliaoa 

Dnaallla Phirllla Havar 

PblUlB. Faal Ntohola oa 

Uiu. Kyra Kata Br«Da 

Mrs. Satari.'.....Thai«aa MazaraU Oonovar 

Mr. Kyra Loala Stars 

French Doctor. > caurlaa Liana 

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From Struthers Burt's great novel, "The Interpreter's 
House"; directed by Lambert Hillyer; adapted and super- 
vised by Earl Hudson; presented by First National Pic- 
tures. '..■,•■.'.■ .-. • /.- 
Here are tl»o fen>orilet l»hom }fou knov Jp'tll iraVf hig. 
Watch them pack '^le Ne» York Strand this rveek- 



sA. HxAt national 



Peculiar tliat First National, after 
making Mlltoa SiUs a star by virtue 
of the fine work which he has done 
so regularly ia the years past, should 
exercise such slorenly care in select- 
ing for him a genuine starring 
vehicle. For certainly, although he 
does good work in this .fllm« Doris 
Kenyon really has the atarrlnir roI» 
and also wins for herself the leonine 
share of the w. k. laurels. And that 
being the case, It shouldn't be long 
before First National makes Miss 
Kenyon one of Its stars, for recently 
she has been running along at a 
surprising rate and doing the best 
work of a career that has embraced 
many things In the movies — from 
Sfrials to Independents. 

The plot of "I Want My Thne" tt 
centered around QuiUan Byre, ' a 
man blinded in the war who is 
nursed and married by Vida. who 
marries him because she loves him 
.but who says, to explain it all, that 
she has also been left badly hurt by 
the war and that her fac« is a livid 
scar of Injuries. But she hasn't — 
she's as beautiful as the cherry 
blossoms in Washington at spring- 
time — so when it ia fotind that Oilly 
will remain hia aight, ane leaves him 
because she knows another woman 
Is after him. Her Idea is to fight 
the other woman on equal tenns 
and actually wins, on fair grounds, 
her own husband. So, back in the 
States, she iMcomes a nurse to h«r 
husband's mother, and the finale 
is that with business reverses thfe 
other girl decides to l>ack out while 
Vida steps into the glory titat 
should and is her*. 

Bills plays the blind man and does 
his Job well. But Miss Kenjfipn Is 
t«ally the star of the film, while 
May Allison, as the other Woman, 
really means little. ■■'■ 

The production is slip-sho4 and 
staged, while the direction isn't so 
much better. The time-honored 
F. N. lighting system is used, that 
system which throws spotlights all 
over rooms and which admits llidit 
ftom the ceilings where no sunbeam 
ever entered. Consequently, the 
photography isn't Improved and the 
general effect of whatever money 
has been spent on production low 
■•red. 

The film scenario, however, is well 
knit together and the action not 
drawn out The whole thing looks 
like a cheap film and sold cheaply 
enough. It may be a money-maker, 
but It isn't anything to crow over. 
Just « factory-made product. As a 
program picture it Is okeh, as a first 
run feature is resembles strongly 
the weak sister; 

If -the Snis-Kenyon clientele Is 
strong In neighborhood or coinmun- 
Ity, the film Is satisfactory, for both 
the sUrs have their opportunities, 
but if they mean nothing as draws 
anywhere, then "I Want My Man" is 
so much footage and might just as 
w«U have, been left undone.' Bisk. 



one genuine performance. Other- 
\rlse the footage Is replet ewlth 
closeup after closeup of Miss La 
Marr, and If the camera Is not ex- 
hibiting this player from the 
shoulders up, it has t>«en trained 
on her during a series of poses with 
heaving cheat and alternating wide 
and narrow heavily beaded eye 
brims. Another monotonous item 
is the flagrant padding. 

The story tells of the leading 
vamp ef Paris who la pursued by an 
American millionaire, snubbed by 
an Englishman and wIk> scorns a 
fellow Parisian into shooting him- 
self. The Britisher (Conway Tearle) 
is eventually won over so that he 
breaks with his betrothed, but Isa- 
t>elle, the all -devouring, relinquishes 
her claim upon appeal of his mother. 
To find whether he did go t>ack or 
not would have interfet^ with a 
dinner date, much mora important. 
How Isabella Is procuring the 
money to make the flash she does 
wherever her presence may be is 
nevw submitted. Other instances 
ars equally as vague. Meanwhile 
thm only relief from this asinine 
grind is Mr. Welih as Isabella's 
manager, and hla performano eis 
■early spoiled by prolonged bits evi- 
dently aimed for comedy. 

The plctur eglves Itself away In 
the Utie, "A Heart of a Siren." 
V^Mit that portends the actual see- 
ing realizes. Rosen has lapsed se- 
riously In this effort which Is of the 
same kind that when they come 
from England the American picture 
peoi^e scoff at. If this example of 
Am^lcan productlpn ever reaches 
Bngland they'll do' plenty of laugh- 
ing over there. 

dither way this release mark's the 
third bad picture In as many weeks 
for the Colony. Larry Seamen's 
"Wizard of Qz" next week. Skig. 



HEART OF A SIREN 

.First Natk>nal r^leaia and Sawyer-Lubin 
production for Asaoclated Pictures. Fea- 
tures Barbara La Marr and Conway Tparle. 
From the stage play "Hall and Farewell," 
with nilaptatlon by Fred and Faruile Hat- 
ton. Directed by Phil Rosen. At the Col- 
ony, N>w Tork, week of April 5. Runnlnc 
lime, aboat 00 rolna. 

Isabella Bchevarla Barl>ara La Marr 

Gerald Rexford Conway Tearle 

Jobn Strong ^ Harry Morey 

Duohasa of <%it&aai Ida Darling 

Llsetta Ftorence Aaer 

Maxim Clifton Webb 

Kmello William Rlcclardl 



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Nothing less than a ridiculous 
picture other than in production. 
Lavish sets and clothes, but the 
story, direction, subtitling and act- 
ing drew laughs from a Sunday 
matinee audience while this ultra- 
melodranuitic and nonsensical tale 
was h^lng unwound. 

it dbesn't se^m possible that the 
Hattons. who have a reputation in 
the legitimate field as writers, could 
have turned over fi. scenario in the 
10-20-30 manner In which this one 
re\aals itself. The Hattons, pri- 
marily humorists, must have tem- 
porarily, lost all sense of humor. 
And ftofwn^ directing, laid on the 
hear^ emottivK to ths utmost extent 
with brl>ad strokes that are as wide 
as the screen will permit. 

Both the staging and clothes of 
Miss La Marr are sightly, although 
there are passages where this fea- 
tured player la anything but heavily 
adorned. However, the raiment and 
acen^y angles are only abetted by 
CliUon Wel»i), who gives the iiliu itti 



MAN AND MAID 

Kllnor Qlyn'a production. Presented by 
Louis B. Mayer. Directed by Victor Schert- 
slntrer. Supervised by Elinor Olyn. Story 
scenario and continuity by Elinor Qlyji. At 
the Capitol, N. Y., week ot April 6. Run- 
nlnir time. 68 mins. 

Sir Nicholas Thormonde Law Cbdy 

Aiathaa Bulteal Hairlat HaiiilB*iia 

2"""*« Raaaa Adoraa 

Oormlla Paulatta ' Otirtil 

°"»""n- • • Aleo rraaela 

Colooel Georae Harcourt..:..Ciaaford JCent 

»■■«««■• .Da^ld HIr 

?<»• Bobby Bultrel Oerald Oro^ 

ifft ^'"** BtUteel JacquaUna Oadaden 

HJH* 5?.^''y Wlnaton Millar 

LUtla Hilda Jana Mercar 

Alwood Chester ..Irrtna HarUay 

W««ta....,..,..,...,,.,.;DA«inar I>canM>ad 
-JP**"' •• ..Laonl Lastar 

The only thing that Elinor Olyn 
missed doing In this picture was act- 
ing all of the parts «nd sitting in the 
box office to try to get the public to 
spend their dough to look at It. Had 
she done the latter there mlgl^t be a 
chanca for the picture, but if any 
exhibitor thinks he is going to get 

Sny dough with this one without 
llinor making a personal appearance 
he is mistaken. As a picture *Man 
and Maid" is an out-and-out flop. 
In a foreword to the picture Ellie 
says: "Women always do one of 
three things to men — elevate men, 
degrade them, or bore them to death." 
If women in general do that, imagine 
what Ellle can do to mere notion 
picture men. From an aud{enc« 
standpoint In this case Elite falls to 
either elevate or degrade, but she 
does bore. 

Still and all the picture has its 
compensation, and that is that it 
gives Harriet Hammond a chance on 
the screen. If the authoregs is t6- 
sponslble for the selection of this 
girl for the role that she plays, then 
she can be forgiven everything else. 
Harriet Hammond is easily the find 
of ths^ last couple of years. Here Is 
a blonde that has beauty and with it 
a personality that will get to anyone. 
Resides which she has acting ability 
that is going to carry her a long, long 
way. Metro-Ooldwyn have isome- 
thing in this girl If they can hold on 
to her. 

Then there is Lew Cody playing a 
hero role. Suffice to say he takes a 
.stab at U.and it's not so good. Rjnee 
Adoree as a French "hotsy-totsy" 
(exactly as the titles desdrlbs her) 
and Paulette Duval easily top Cody 
with the audience, so that the ohe 
outstanding male figure In the cast 
finished a l>ad forth to three women. 

The story Is laid In France In l>y. 
The hero is a wounded British ofn- 
cer, Xhe heroine a steno. for the 
American Red Cross, although ^he is 
English by birth and the daughter 
of a noble who has squandered bis 
wealth by gambling. She an{3 her 
family are living in an atUc, >hile 
father, though in the British army, 
sei * " 
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hells. In the end the girl, who hi.<, 
been engaged by the hero as his see- 
retary, listens to hia propo.sal of 
marriage to save the dear old dad 
from being disgraced, providing!! of 
course, that the husband-to-be will 
pay the debts. In the end, however, 
she discloses that she has married' 
because she loves. 

The picture Is well directed, but as 
much cannot l>e said for the editing 
atid titling. frcd. 

THE CHARMER 

Paramount Picture, prodacad and directed 
by Sldnay Oloott. Fola Naarl atarred sqa 
story taken from Hanry Baerleln's novel 
"Marlpoaa."- Adaptad by Sada Cowan' 
Ravlawad at tha Rlvoll, Naw Tork, April 
S. Rnnninc tiMa, T^ aalantaa. 

Marlpoaa Pola Necrl 

Ralpa Bayaa Wallace MacDonaid 

Dan Korray Robert Frazer 

Mama Trisie Friganza 

Benor Alaaanadro 8||f«ttl....CaaBre Uravina 

BMtha Badsawiok Oartrude Aator 

Mr. aedsawiok Bdwards Davis 

Mra Bayaa MathUde Brundaca 

"Although this picture is oft Negri's 
hunting ground, insomuch as she 
does no vampipg or sophisticated 
female stuil here, it demonstrates a 
versatility which extends to the 
playing of sweeter and more sym- 
pathetic roles — such as the Marl, 
posa of the play, the role being that 
of a Spanish dancer transplanted 
to fame In America. And with fame 
came two men at her feet — one a 
chauffeur and the 'other his epi- 
ployer. She chose the chauffeur. 

This film has much interest. Is 
clean and funny whenever Triple 
Friganaa elects to be. More comedy 
than Is usual in a QJm of this type, 
but it is all for the best. Sidney Ol- 
cott and Miss Cowftn Have shown 
sense In not takinir it all 'so se- 
riously. In production, ustial Fa- 
mous Players detalL Some of the 
sets here are large, but good ai^ 
well handled, with attieatre interior, 
shot from, the front and back stage, 
was exceptionally well done*. 

"The Charrafer* is ex<?ellent flrst 
run material, will fit any program 
and give entertainment, ^ust be- 
cause It has Negri in a different sort 
of a role — den't get frightened. Ap- 
Ptannttythe cluuige is well advised. 

Sink. 



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OLD SHOES 

Los Angeles, March 29. 
Knickarbookar Plcturas presents Frederick 
Stowall's production "Old Shoes," fea(ur- 
taa Joha Harron, Viola Daniels, Ethel Orey 
Tarry, Zaaa pitta. Noah Beery and Russell 
SbnpaoB. Sl6fT by VVaderlok Stowell. Run- 
nlnc tluMi ahniit TO iplnDtea. At OaUforala, 
Loa An^laa, Weak of Harob 28. . 



nto have nothing to do except 
I dutch in^I^lslan gambling 



"Old Shoes," to ail appearances, 
is another attempt to duplicate 
Richard Barthelmess' 'Tola'ble 
David." While telllns s homely apd, 
1st tlmas, poignant story, it falls con- 
sldarabqr sh)»rt of Jhe Barthelmess 
epic. 

The thih« that stands but in this 
feature 14 tha heart interest, sus- 
tained effectlTely and climaxed oy 
two thrilUng fist fights. The flrst 
takes place betw«en the boy (Har- 
roA). and the smart-aleck vlUaga 
dude. The second, and more sensa- 
tional of the two. Is when Beery, 
as the heavy,, gets a blacksn^ks 
whip and is about to administer 
a whipping to his wife, the boy's 
mother. The lad, meek mortal, 
turns upon his step- father and they 
rough-and-tumble It all over the 
place. 

"Old Shoes'* is a story of persecu- 
tion. It unfokis the studied efforts 
of Beery to inflict pain and humil- 
iation upon the woman who bears ' 
his name and he^ son. It appears 
that the mother, in her girlhood, had 
been the belle of the village and 
was courted by two brothers. The 
younger, Marcus, a mild-mannered 
youth, won. 

The other brother nn^er forgives 
the girL- 

. Tears pass and Marcus ales. Th^n 
Mary, nbw a woman of inlddle age 
with a 'y<>un^ son, consents to be- 
cbhie tH« fw«« of her rejected fomjer 
suitor, -bvcsmss she .feels that her 
.rejection, ruined his life. , She sotin 
discovers that she still love.s her 
dead husband and the bi-other also 
discovers It. He proceeds to inflict 
pain upon *hl» wife and step-tdli 
(Continued on. page 40) 

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M. P. THEATRE MANAGEBd 

There Is an ad ort'pafle SS that will 
interest you. I mm in busineti't^ 
f«iy« ypur iMsds. Read- it.' 



OAMES MILLER 
1579 Broadway 

NEW YORK CITY 
' Jfc— a CMafcart— 7189 




Wednesday, April 8. 1925 



VARIETY 



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What Jack Lait in 
VARIETY »md: 

MOUND CITY BLUES 

BLOWERS (4) 
liMtrumantal Jazz ''"■'/■" 

IS Mina.{ On* ^ 

Palaea 

These boys, Brunswick record 
makers, were placed early here, 
No. 3., But the spot didn't seem 
to hurt. They are in for as long 
as they want to play the best 
vaudeville ha{f[ to offer on tbla 
showing. 

A strange. i>erhaps unique, 
quartet, being four youths In 
white shifts and flannel trousers, 
seated on ordinary chairs before 
the drop, playing respectively a 
comb-and-tlssue-paper. a kazoo 
muted with a common wate^ 
tumbler, a guitar and a banjo. 

They step on lively and make 
no grimaces or threatening ges- 
tures, going right Into their 
stuff, a routine of blues played 
foursome except for a bK when 
the guitar player borrows the 
banjo and strums some difficult 
stuff on th« upper portion, and 
once when the comb-llpper does 
some weird moans on a tomato 
can covered with tissue paper, 
before which he brandishes a 
black derby hat. 

The rest of the time there is 
ensemble harmony of intoxicat- 
ing order with unparalleled 
minora extracted from the two 
"unethical" instruments. The 
degree to which the tissued comb 
can be made to torture the cries 
of lost soutl from seemingly 
nothing is indescribable. 

The melodies are mostly un- 
familiar and featuring the low, 
long slurs, but when the quar- 
tet plays "What'll I Dor*, a 
thoroughly well-known tune. It 
Is wit^ surprising expression 
and harmony, i^ot to say feeling, 
and even "soul." 

The work is unassuming in 
method, with few bids for vaude- 
ville sensationalism outside the 
effective exceHence of the nov- 
elty playing itself. No jockey- 
ing for bows at the end at all. 
One encore and off, though the 
applause would have tempted 
some acts to steal bows and 
bowsi and at least two more 
pieces "by popular demand." 

Thus we have here a different, 
•ntertaitiing vaudeville turn with 
new faces and new work, as 
fetching aa it is novel, and leav- 
ing the foremost auSlenoe that 
patronizes vaudeville wanting 
more. 

Good enough for nezt-to-clos- | 
log on any bill In America, and 
probably a draw on disc reputa- 
tion besides. LoU. 



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(Continued from page 38) 

whenever he can. He gloata over 
the fact that they believe him In- 
sane. The picture, from ihls point 
on. Is merely a series of episodes 
exemplifying the forms of cruelty 
practised by the step-father. 

The youth finally downs the step- 
parent in the final fight with a small 
statue. The step-father regains 
consciousness, however, and, taking 
a sabre, Is about to wreak his re- 
venge. He leaves his offlce but a 
horse gets In his way. He strikes 
the animal with the sabre and It be- 
comes maddened and the heavy is 
trampled to death under 4ts hoofs. 

The title Is obtained fr< m the fact 
that the boy, all through the pic- 
ture, wears a disreputable-looking 
pair of shoes and is always longlnr 
for new ones. 

The direction Is well done and the 
seta and cast are satisfactory. It 
should be a popular subject, espe- 
cially in the smaller towns. 

LIGHTNING ROMANCE 

W. Ra.y Johnston pre»ent» this Harry J. 
Brown (Rayart) production. Starring KeeJ 
Howea. Plrected by Albert Rosell. Story 
by Marion Jackson. Photoirraphed by Ross 
Ftaher. Runs about an hour. 

J«ek Wade Reed Howes 

UJa Qrandon Bthcl Shunnon 

Red Taylor David KIrby 

Arnold Stewart Cuyier Suppice 

Richard Wade Wl fred I>ucas 

Arisona Joe FYank Harney 

Bntler H. C. HnH.-tt 

R«x By Himself 

"The youngest, handsomest, snap- 
piest, peppiest fellow on the screen 
today" is the way Rayart is billing 
Reed Howes, the star of "Lightning 



Romance." By playing him up heav- 
ily as a stunt man who has,- in addi- 
tion to athletic ability, the youth, 
clean-cut appearance and sartorial 
fitness that seldom go with it In pic- 
tures, the film company may be on 
the right track. 

Howes' face is familiar as one of 
the original "AriDW Collar" men. 
That in Itself guarantees a certain 
amount of masculine comeliness, but 
it must be remembered that Leyen- 
decker, the artist, gave pictorial 
values to the face that the screen 
falls to show up. Nevertheless, 
Howes is one of the best-looking 
men in the films. 

"Lightning Romance," therefore, 
makes a feature of this male beauty, 
emphasizing the clo.se-up and posing 
shots as have not even the Valen- 
tino films. The first few scenes, 
holding western atmosphere, do not 
show off the new sheik to best ad- 
Yintage, but the action soon switches 
to a social resort of Florida, and 
Reed blossoms out in sport clothes 
de luxe. The girls are bound to like 
him. 

While his looks are of chief Impor- 
tance, Howes' acting is not at all 
bad, standing favorable comparison 
with the great majority of stunt 
stars. His athletic prowress, whllo 
he Is graceful enough about It, seems 
to be but average, although he is ap- 
parently a powerful swimmer. One 
or two of the stunts, such as flding 
a motorcycle off a cliff Into the 
water, didn't Impress as being genu- 
ine Jn every detail. 

The film Is a very conventional 
one of Its type, holding crude dis- 
crepancies In direction and continui- 
ty ua well as plot. It tells of the 
son of a wealthy shipbuilder getting 
his fill of adventure by outwitting, 
more physically than mentally, bis 



father's unscrupulous eompetitors. 
The balance of the cast Is satisfac- 
tory and the photography ditto. 

Rayart may have a good bet In 
young Howes. The wise exhibitor 
will tie up with Arrow Collars, Ches- 
terfield Cigarettes and Stetson Hats, 
for all of which Howes has posed. It 
might be well to play up heavily cer- 
tain statements made by the press 
sheet, namely, he Is the third most 
photographed man in the world, and 
hopes to be the successor of Wtillace 
Held. 



SUPER SPEED 

Rayart nim. made by Harry J. Brown. 
Dln^cted by Albert Rosrll, with Reed Howea, 
turmer Arrow Collar mr>del, atarred. Re- 
leased Independently by Rayart. At the 
Stanley. Now York, April 2. Running time. 
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^*A Personal Triumph 
for Pola Negri!" 



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JESSE L USKY 



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From Henry 
Baerleln's novel, 
*'Mariposa.'* 
Screen play by 
Sada Cowan. 




Reed Howes, apparently, is in for 
a series of stunt films, and If they 
measure up to "Super Speed" they 
win fill the bill adequately for the 
middle-class houses or for the com- 
bination theatres of a lower grade. 
Howes himself never really Im- 
presses strongly as a stunt man, and 
as an actor he has his bad moments, 
and plenty of them; but he Is good 
looking in a collegiate way and the 
clothes-wearing angle is stressed 
nicely in spots. 

The story here concerns the rich 
hero who meets the rich girl, but she 
meets him In the guise of a milkman 
— Just one of those things that 
Johnny HInes used to do a million 
times better In "The Early Bird." 
But having met the girl, he finds her 
daddy is being hounded by a gang of 
desperate villains, who hold notes 
over his head. Therefore the hero 
bests the villains by winning an auto 
race In a car manufactured by the 
girl's father, and the day is saved. 

The story is what's "Wrong with 
the .picture. The suspense never 
really amounts to a whoop. Melo- 
drama it is, surely; but even melo- 
drama mustn't always travel time- 
honored paths. Such Rover Boy 
stories will probably hurt the star, 
whose potentialities plainly He in 
the small time of pictures. But with 
good stories, well developed and with 
a degree of plausibility, Howes 
•would show to much better advan- 
tage, llere he is suppdk'ted by a 
good cast, which Includes Mildred 
Harris and Mitchell Lewis. 

This production is well mttde tech- 
nically, some of the photography be- 
ing excellently handled and certain 
phases of the auto race, namely, 
when the villain makes his wheels 
interlock with those of the car of the 
hero in an effort to force him from 
the track, are done expertly.- The 
stunt stuff consists of fights on- the 
edges of roofs, climbs down drain 
pipes, prodigious leaps, and what- 
not — all somewhat unthrllllng.. 

So analyzed; this Howes series has 
many merits and demerits, but no 
demerits which cannot bo remedied. 
The star looks okay for the femme 
trade, but he won't make a hit with 
the men. His hair Is . combed too 
carefully. But let him get rumpled 
up and really be ma8cuUne*tnstead 
of being actory-masculinifj and it's a 
safe bet for the series and "Super 
Speed" in the market for which they 
WW* intended. As it Is, this one 
didn't cost so much, so it cai^'t lose 
much, and certainly should make 
something. 

But there is no reason to bank on 
this "former Arrow Collar model" 
stuff for business. That face may be 
famous, but so was the face of Lett* 
Miles, the girl who posed for the 
Kelly-Sprlngfleld tire ads, and it 
Isn't on record that she wbs respon- 
sible for the business of "I'll Say 
She I«" when she quit modeling and 
went Into the show. BiaH. 



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m£ charmer: 

A SIDNEY OLCOTT PRODUCTION 



''Everything Pola does in this picture is Just 
right,** continues the H-T reviewer. "The 
whole thing is filled with life and the under- 
standing of life. We derived a great deal of 
comfort as well as joy from the picture.'* 
"The Charmer" is released by Paramount in 
the same month with "Madame Sans Gene,'* 
"The Spaniard,** "The Crowded Ho«r,** "The 
Nightclub," "Code of the West," "Adven- 
tare** ami "A Kiss in the Dark.*' 

Ct 0>animount picture 



THE NIGHT SHIP 

Oortham production, presented by Sam- 
tt«I Sax. Releaaed by Lumaa Film Corp. 
Story and direction by Hennr McCarthy. 
At LoeWi, New York, N. T.. on double 
fejitui'e bin April 8. Runnlns time, 64 mln. 

Martha Randall Mary Carr 

(^pt. Jed Ilobba Tom Sanlnchl 

Robert Randall Robert Gordon 

Elizabeth Hobba Manfaret Fielding 

Jlmaon Weed Charlea A. Sellon 

Casldy L. J- O'Connor 

Pedro Ijopes Julian Rivaro 

This Is a melodramatic thriller 
that relies for its big punch on a 
burning schooner at sea. The play- 
ing up of the name of Mary Carr in 
the' billing is more or less a trick 
to cash in on her name, for the 
chances are that she got little more 
than one day's work in the picture, 
as she Is only In one sequence at 
tl^ beginning of the story and con- 
veniently dies off, mayhaps to save 
the salary. From a box offlce angle 
it looks like a story that will get 
by in the cheaper dally change 
I houses. Four names are featured 
at the head of the picture — Mary 
Carr, Tom SantschI, Robert Gordon 
and Margaret Fielding. 

SantschI plays the heavy and 
walks away with the acting honors. 
It is hard to look at Gordon and 
imagine him laying SantschI away 
with a punch, but he does It, not 
only once hut on two occasions. 
Margaret Fielding hardly count's 
with what she has to do any more 
than Mary Carr does. 

It is a story of a Maine sea co.ist 
village where Bob Randall has been 
the suitor for the hand of the hero- 
ine, but he goes to sea and Isn't 
heard of for six years. "When he 
returns he finds that his mother has 
died of a broken heart and that his 
sweetheart Is the wife of the heavy. 
So that puts it up to the hero to get 



even with the villain, get him out 
of the way for keeps and marry his 
widow. That is exactly what oc- 
curs. 

There is a gun running plot In- 
cluded and the villain is master of 
the schooner that Is to take the 
guns to Central America. However, 
the hero stows away aboard the 
boat, with the aid of a cowboy'pal 
ropes all the crew, and finally fin- 
ishes it with a fight with the heavy. 
The latter to square matters sets 
the ship afire and perishes in the 
flames, although all the others 
escape to make a happy ending. 

It's melodramatic hoak of the 
kind that they like in the store 
show Joints. Fred. 



THE MIRAGE 

Producers DIatrlbutlnir Con»ratlon pres- 
entation starring Cllvc Urook. Story adapted 
from Edgar Selwyn's stage play by O. 
Oardner SulUvan. Dlrectad by Qeorge 
Archainbaud. Running Uriia SB mlnutea. 

Iran* Martin rioreace VIdor 

Hanrr Oslt Cllva Brook 

A) MannlllS « Alan Rosooe 

B«tty Bond. Vola Vale 

Mrs. Martin..... : Myrtle Vane 

Irane'a Slstar CiMrlotU Stevens 



If this plcturlsei version follows- 
the stage story both the motion pic- 
ture and stage tales prove Edgar 
Selwyn remembers the life of 
Diamond ,Iim Brady, the stage pla3' 
of a decade ago "Today," and "The 
Chorus Lady." 

"The Mirage" tells the story of 
a small town girl Irene Martin 
(Florence VIdor), who comes to 
New York for an operatic fcareer 
and winds up In the chorus. She 
meets Henry Gait (Clive Brook) 
man about town. Gait does a Dia- 
mond Jim inasmuch as he hires 
chorus ladies to help him entertain 
prospective customers 

Irene doesn't know the routine 
and is insulted when she receives 
a $50 bill from Gait after a party. 
She dashes to Gait's offlce and 
"how dares him." Gait explains he 
hires her the same as a theatre 
hires actors. 

Gait, realizing Irene is e. good 
girl, falls in love with her. Her 
corn-fed sweetheart, nneanwblle, 
hasjcome to New York to do busi- 
ness with Gait. He learns Gait Is 
in love with Irene and when she 
Joins the party at Gait's invitation 
the corn-fed immediately figures 
she has gone to the bow-wows and 
breaks off their engagement. How- 
ever, he tries to proposition her 
along non-m.<itrlraonlaI lines, but 
Qalt wins out In time for the ttsual 
clinch. 

The picture la well cast. Flor 
ence Yldor handles the virtuous 
chorus lady well, plajring the role 
straight. The comedy burden is al 
loted to Vola Vale, who slings a 
mean shovel as an acquisitive gold- 
digging chorister. Vola's system 
was to show them a hock ticket as 
the tip-off on how the panic was 
on. E^ven the Mutual burlesque 
girls have discarded that one. 

Clive Brook looked pale but In- 
teresting as the man about town. 
Clive. for several hundred feet, had 
all the earmarks of a villainous 
sheik, but he crossed the audience 
by turr.lng out to be as thrill-l^ss 
as a Sunday in Anbury Park 

"The Mirage" is okay as a fea- 
ture for the second run houses, 
where the story probably won't be 
pegged as an assembled vehicle. 

ACROSS THE DEADLIHE 

William Stelner production, atarrlng Lao 
Maloney. Story by Ford I. BMba. Di- 
rected by Vto Maloney. At a^ew's Naw 
Tork. N. T., on douMa foatnc* bill April 
S. Runing time, St mla. 

Martin Reyella T. Ungliam 

Mrs. Rerelle Florence Lae 

Ranee Revelle Rulon Blaaglitar 

Their Daugbtar Josephlna Hill 

Ben Larrago Bod OSboma 

Shiny Sands Pat Booney 

Clem Vralnwrlght I>o Malooay 

Another of the Leo Maloney 
westerns, fast moving, although 
constructed along stereotyped lines. 
From a box offlce angle it is a pic- 
ture that will fit in the dally change 
houses where a double bill is the 
occasional trick of the week. 

It is a tale of a 30-year feud that 
has existed between the Revelles 
and the Wainwrlghts. The end 
comes with the love affair of the 
daughter of the Revelles and the 
last of the Wainwrlghts, played by 
Leo Maloney. 

The action gets under way early 
In the picture and there is a fight 
before the first reel is ended. Later 
there is a lynching party following 
a holdup of the overland stage, a 
ride to the rescue on the part of 



the hero, a chase after the bandits 
and a thrill when the hero, who la 
unarmed, ropes them both. Also for 
the finish of a fadeout with th« 
lovers clasped In each other's arms 
and the finish of the feud. 

Maloney, despite a little hogginr 
of the camera, does decidedly well 
considering that he played the lead 
as well as directing it. Josephine 
Hill, opposite him, had little to do 
and did that only passing well. 
Rulon Slaughter, juvenile brother 
of the heroine, looked to be the best 
actor in the cast. . The kid was 
natural. 

The riding stuff Is about the best 
thing, although some of it was 
camera tricked. Fred. 

AFRAID OF LOVE 

London, March 16. 

"Her own original story," by the 
Hon. Mrs. John Russell, "all gowns 
worn by Hon. Mrs. John Russell 
and models in nutnnequln parade 
by\ Christabel Russell, Ltd." (the 
Hon. Mrs. Rus-iell), and the Hon. 
Mrs. John Russell very heavily 
starred. This all takes place in one 
film that is one of the worst ever 
seen. 

Of course, there are other things 
as well. A cameraman, a stage di- 
rector, a censor's certificate and 
several well-known actors who 
work heroically to try to make 
some sort of an entertainment of 
the neurotic "sex" balderdash, 
which is thrown forth by the crude 
sub-tltllng. 

The "original" story tells of 
Rosamond Bond, who leads a lonely 
life with Anthony, her fast-living 
husband. They have one child' a 
boy. She meets an old lover. 
Meanwhile Anthony has seduced 
the daughter of a respectable 
mkidle-class family. This girl is 
rather undecided what to do next, 
but decides to become Bond's mis- 
tress. Rosamond accepts her old 
lover's backing and becomes a 
modiste. She gets on rapidly and 
her husband brings the other 
woman to one of her mannequin 
shows. 

Five years elapse and Rosamond 
still prospers while the lover still 
pays the Mils, only his love is of 
a pre-eminently pure description. 
Then >eomes Bond to claim his son. 
The youngster has a chat with his 
parent, without knowing who he is 
and informs him what a topping 
fellow his dead father was one of 
the best, his mother has taught 
him. Whereat Bond goes out of the 
boy's life unknown. (There is rib 
acknowledgment to Ian Hay's "The 
Happy Ending.") Bond returns to 
London and shoots himself at the 
moment the girl he seduced arrives 
at his house. The lover marries 
Rosamond and everybody gets back 
to dressmaking. 

Frankly, this conglomeration Is 
nothing but an advertisement for 
the Hon^Mn. John Russell's dress* 
making establishment and a sub- 
title, Immediately prior to a weari- 
some mannequin parade, is as im- 
pertinent an announcement as the 
screen has ever seen. Throughout 
the picture mannequin parades pre- 
dominate, so that It is hardly more 
than a dress parade for 7,000 feet. 

The lady may be an excellent 
modiste, but she should never b« 
allowed to act. She wears many 
clothes, most of them without any 
respect for atmosphere. 

Leslie Faber, Jameson Thomsa 
Moore Msrrtott, Mtcky BraJitford 
and Juliette Compton tackled ths 
flflrbt gamely, but were hopelessly 
outclassed from the start 

No producer's name Is mentioned 
and whoever. Is responsible should 
be grateful for the reticence so 
kindly shown. This "^uper" is 
being handledr*Yor the world" by 
United Kintdom Photoplays and 
Fj-ederick White of ICanohesteir. Ths 
film must draw from public wb9 
want to see what the heroine of ths 
notorious Russell ease is like. 

Ch>re. '. 



COEIHNE GBIFFITH*8 NEXT 

Los Angeles April 7. 

E. M. AagtiT. of Corlnno Orlfflth 
productions. Is leaving for New York 
this week with "Modem Madness," 
the screen version of "The National 
Anthem," In which Laurette Taylor 
was sUrred, It is to be released by 
First National. 

Instead of "Forever After," it has 
been decided to do "Ciaisslfled," 
adapted from the novel of Edna 
Perber, as the next Corlnne Griffith 
production. Al, Santell has been 
chosen to direct this picttire. "For- 
ever After" will be done later. 



^aW BOOKINC 



U FRANK WOODS 

•MeUL PaODUOTION 



'EAUTY*^ the 
iADMAN 



iSy PETER a KYNE 

ILUAM WORTHINOTON 



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Wednesday, April 8, 1925 



PICTURES 



VARIETY 



41 



RIVOLI 

(Continued from iMge 31) 

fine adul( and kid atutt. This reel 
pictured little Betty Carpenter, a 
flaxen-haired youngster of about 
tour, drMsed in pinafore and socks, 
visiUnK the animals in the New 
York Zoo. For each title John Mar- 
tin, who edits the children's maga- 
sine called John Martin's Book, 
•^lut.e i 's, while the"h;irm- 

less experiences with the various 
animals made good entertainment. 

Next was the Easter pre8ent;.tlon 
of the bouse, a dignified and thor- 
oughly reverential rendition of 
Faure's "The Palms." Opening, the 
Kltz Quartet, dressed In the sur- 
plices of the choir, were singing the 
number. Back of them was a scrim 
drop of a church window and on 
each side were columns. Slowly 
from the wings came three women, 
dressed immaculately i.i spotles.v 
white — even their heads covered 
Bearing palm leaves, they bowed be- 
fore the window, which then was 
lighted from behind, and anotlier 
tl'uie in white (a woman) was 
mounted on a pedestal which stood 
befote a replica of the church win- 
dow of the Virgin and the Child 
Christ. Hhe was singing Gounod's 
"Ave Maria." Th^ tliree other wom- 
en in white grouped themselves 
about her for a most efTectlre finale. 

There Is but one little mistake 
with this proposition. The woman 
In the pedestal is draped badly, and 
the white gown, whlth should flow, 
is bound tightly about her body 
from the waist down — so tightly het 
garters were quite dlatinguishable 

Next the future, and a corker. 
' The Harry Langdon comedy finished 
the show, "Remember When?" and 
proved as good as any of~th(s re- 
markable series which Mack Sen- 
nett-Pathe have been furnishing the 
ex-vaudevlllian who now bids fair 
to become one of the screen's really 
outstanding comedians. 

A word must be said for the cour- 
tesy at the Kivoli. The tremendous 
'crowd Sunday night, which filled the 
lobbies and the pavement and all 
the available standing room, was 
handled with great care and suc- 
cess — few of the peonle being lost 
to the succeeiling shows. Inside the 
came painstaking courtesy and the 
infallible "Rlvoll service" Instead of 
a "Thank you" for a tip prevailed. 

Some of the other Broadway pic- 
ture houses, whose ushers always 
have the hand out on Saturday 
and Sunday ~mlght take a lesson 
from the Rlvoli and Rialto method. 
Certainly their crowds are handled 
as well as any and without that tlp- 
pinsr embarrassment which must 
arise when a customer Js practically 
forced to pay extra to dig a seat 
In the •crowd. 8i»k. 



INSIDE STUFF ON PICTURES 

(Continued from pag« S4) 
services tied up for PhlUy, and with the entire strength of the Stanley 
organization against it, the Fox has stood up and increased its grosa. 

Considering that the Fox Is the only thoroughly independent picture 
house in Philadelphia; that there Is an alliance between the Stanley and 
the Kelth-Albee Circuit In their Philadelphia holdings, the Fox house, 
single handed and under Its various handicaps (many more than appear 
upon the surface) has made a remarkable showing. It's a showing that 
must be distasteful to the Stanley people, since it is the only like con- 
dition in the U. S. where one concern (Stanley) has had a town sewed up. 



It does look a bit aa though the casting oflSce In pictures Is about 
to pass out. A determined drive has been made on the coast against 
the casting offices and their 10 per cent commission (If no other 
charges). After that the coast film orgahixatlons will probably start 
after the "personal representatives" and then "managers." 

Many undisclosed^ abuses have been worked by each of these classes 
of agents. But the casters in pictures and perhaps elsewhere will tell 
you they have difficulty in holding people they place and more diffi- 
culty in securing the commission due from them after they are placed. 

The theatrical agency business where the agent la not guaranteed 
in some manner for the collection of his commission is a very unsatis- 
factory business— for the agent. About the only guarantee to agents 
In eflTect at present Is the Kelth-Albee system of deducting the agent's 
commission from a vaudeville act's salary. Though the K-A Collection 
Agency charges one -half of the commission for this simple service, 
the agents outside the K-A office say they would gladly submit to the 
same arrangement with the other circuits if the other circuits would 
as surely protect them. 

One trouble with the picture agency casting office has been "bulling." 
Not by the agents, but by the actors. An agency might corral worth- 
while "names" and under contract. Along comes an outsider who 
claims an "in" ("connections"). When the actors yessed strong enough, 
the outsider, while accomplishing little and soon becoming discour- 
aged, would do enough shouting to cause annoyance. U not lU feeling, 
all around. 

The 10 per cent commission sounded so easy! 



LOEWS UT. VERNON MANAGEK 

Mt. Vernon, N. Y., April 7, 
At the opening, Saturday, of 
Loe^'s new 2,000-8eat9r here, iky- 
ing pictures, Proctors, Mt. Vernon, 
will have encountered its first real 
local opposition. Proctor's plajrs 
vaudeville and pictures. 

Harry Weias has been appointed 
manager of Loew's Mt. Vernon, with 
the present title changed from the 
flrst aussested, Gramatan. Mr. 
Weiss was formerly assistant man- 
Mrer under Jo* K. Emmett, a# 
Lioew'a State, Naw York. 



Plans are under consideration by 
J. W. Berry and W. W. Farley, 
ewners of the old Hemingway block 
•n Washington street, Blnghamton, 
N. Y., badly damaged by fire re- 
cently, to build a motion picture 
theatre. 



credit for anything that was done by the organization aa a whole are 
to be "washed up" as far as this showing la concerned. 

At present it Is believed that the Swanson picture will break all long 
run records at the house and remain at least three weeks there. 



Mabel Normand will not make pictures for Tlffany-Truart as reported 
on the West Coast. She had been dickering with Phil Goldstone to make 
a series of pictures, the first of which was to have been based on the 
novel ■•Shiela," for which A. P. Younger was to supply the screen 
adaptation. 

I'rellminary negotiations for a contract had been concluded when 
Goldstone Is said to have suddenly had a change of heart. This is said 
to have been occasioned by certain demands for financial remuneration 
that Miss Normand made which included a specific guarantee for her 
end. Goldstone Is said to have commenced to figure and take inventory 
and after a thorough analysis felt he would be taking a big chance In 
going ahead with a Normand product, as he was not assured he would 
be able to get a nation-wide release for these pictures. 

So all negotiations were called off and Miss Normand Is again a free 
agent. 



Added Impetus to United Artists may be observed in the reports of 
picture events of nowadays. Coincidentally that Increased activity has 
been concurrent with the association of Joseph M. Schenck with U. A. 
Mr. Schcnck's interest .in U. A. up to date comprises Norma Talmadge 
and Buster Keaton. Should Schenck complete his Valentino contract the 
Sheik wIU be added. 

Joe Schenck's present Influence In the picture trade Is tremendous. He's 
not a trailer. The Schenck scheme always has been that if there is a 
parade he's going to lead or there will be no parade. That's not literally, 
but his record shows that's what eventually happened. Hiram Abrams 
has a great infield in the Schenck addition. 

Besides which must be figured that Schenck Is close In a friendly way 
with Marcus Loew and Adolph Zukor, besides others, and his brother, 
Nick, on a par in his way with Joe (although without as much film trade 
prominence) Is the right hand of the Iioew Circuit, taking In Metro- 
tioldwyn. 

If that layout Is to rest there, let It rest — but any deductions from 
that layout is possible. 



The seating capacity of the Capitol. New York, has been Increased 
about l&O through the removal of the loges on the orchestra floor of 
the house and substituting in their stead regular orchestra seats. The 
loges were christened for some time past by the wise Broadway crowd 
as "lovers' paradise" and were a regular holdout for the usher staff of 
the house. 

Even the i>age boys at the theatre thought that it was a bad nignt 
when it wasn't possible for them to cop $7 on Saturdays Sundays and 
holidays. Even though 8. !<. Rothafel tries to keep the house attaches 
on their toes in the matter of service, there was always a holdout on 
the west side of the house loges that the l>oys virtually used for their 
own and a buck could always get two seats In them no matter how big 
the crowd was. Their scale price was $1.65 week days and $2.20 week 
enda 



Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer will spring a new screen star on the American 
public very shortly In the form of Greta Gerber, • Swedish picture 
star. Out at the Culver City studios plans are being formulated tor 
an extensive exploitation and publicity campaign to be used In her 
behalf. 

Miss Gerber is still In Sweden, fulfilling a screen contract there, and 
Is expected here about the middle of June. As soon as she arrives 
she will be cast to play a feature role In two or three pictures and 
then is to be starred on her own. 

In Grand Rapids tne.Regent has Introduced a new box office wrinkle. 
For the one price of admission. 60 cents, admission Is also given to the 
roo* garden, which includes three hours' dancing, following a "two- 
hour theatre party." The Regent Is now using "names" for preaentatlpn 
features. Last weel; Francis Renault was the "special." 



A service dinner to S. L. Rothafel is being planned by the Army and 
Marine branches of the United States service to be held at the Biltmore 
hoteL The dinner Is to be a token of recognition of the really tremendous 
service that Roxy has rendered the wounded service men that are still 
In various hospitals about the country recovering from wounds that theyo 
received In France. 

Roxy started a campaign over a year ago to furnish every ward in 
every hospital maintained by the United States for wounded war vet- 
erans with radio receiving equipment. That was the original purpose of 
the radio broadcasting from the Capitol theatre. He has been successful 
through the co-oi>eratlon of various newspapers in different sections with 
the result that practically every ward in every one of the veteran hos- 
pitals Is now equipped with receiving sets. Those of the service that 
were tortunate enough to escape without wound reminders of their ser- 
vice abroad want to pay Rosy back to a slight extent for what he has 
accomplished for their more unfortunate comrades In arms. 



The heretofore unbroken schedule that the Rlvoll, New York, hcM had 
since its opening, that of presenting Its new attractions on Sunday, Is 
to be shattered with the advent of the screen version of "Madame Sans 
Gene" at that house. According to the present arrangements the RIvoli 
Is to be "dark" on the afternoon of April 17 and on that evening the 
initial presentation of the new Gloria Swanson starring production Is 
to take place with a box office sale of IS top. 

There is an unusual feature in connection with this unusual preesnta- 
tlOD and that it is being handled as an organisation matter between the 
Famous Players distribution department and the theatre operating 
division, which means that aJI Individuals who have in the pcut claimed 



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Variety Is weekly reaching subscribers 12 to (0 hours before the 
local newsstands receive it. 

A subscription will bring yoxx Variety hours before If may be had 
from a newsstand, and, due to the yearly rate of $7, it la an actual 
saving of $3.40 against the- 20c for single copies. 

Variety's subscription service has practically been doubled In speed 
with a view to eltminating the necessity of a permanent resident 
visiting a newsstand for a weekly issue. 

This service has been Instituted for the sole purpose of the station- 
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B. S. Mom, Manager of the Broadway, tayt:' 

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to capacity all week, more than the house drew during any previous week In Lent. 
I am more than pleased with the box-office result of your engagement," 



A COMPLETE SHOW! 

We carry a aperia) Roath Sea laland dancer. 

A feature picture that nina an hour anil It minutes. 

A continuity In roii»er»at1oB relaflns the experiences of the exi'Iorpr through Mexico, Borne* sad India. 

An outside 111, too Ballyhoo Automobile with Calliaphon*. 

A two-hour show full of thrills of the South .Sea Ial.-«nd!i th.nl will cause talk and record -breaktac reaelU at the 

box ofllcw. '. I ^ 

A full line of paper, mats, lobby cut-outs and frame*. 

riaylng Picture Theatrca, Combination Vaudeville and Film IIoUFes, Auditoriums and Lesttlmate Vlisatrss. 

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VARIETY 



RADIO 



Wednesday. April 8, 1925 



STOCK PLAYERS DO FAIRLY . 
WrramD DUCK'' OVER RADIO 



Lack Theatre Mountings and Surroundings, but Sug- 
gest Future Possibilities— WHN Church Music 
New and Startling, Coming From That Station 



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The broadc«8tlns ot Ibsen's "The 
WIM Duck" from WJT. New York, 
and WOT, SchenecUdy, Friday 
night by the WOT Players was a 
direct clap at the theatre by radio, 
considering that the play U current 
In New Tork (48th St theatre). 
However, it was Just a light love 
tap. because the ether version, 
while surprisingly Interesting for a 
time, can never hope to actually 
conrpete with an artistically 
mounted, theatrical production on a 
platform in full view of an audi- 
ence. 

The Ulkjr Ibaen pUy happens to 
be particularly well adapted to ra- 
dio. Though the minor characters 
at times became confusing, (or the 
main prlnclpcds maintained Identity 
clearly. The script has not been 
idtered and the WOT Players, who 
have been specialising in this sort 
of ether entertainment, bespeak of 
posslbiUtlea, ' even to the extent 
where they may some day be actual 
competition to the theatra. 

There la no question that for the 
radio addict who has been trained to 
let his imagination make up (or thej 
I necessary details that can only be 
f appreciated by direct viewing. "The 
Wild Duck* la the air was wholly 
satisfying. / 

This waa one of the several 
bright (teturea of the Friday eve- 
ning review. WJZ, the twin station 
of WJT. broadcast Maria Ivogun's 
farewell to America from the 
"Homeric." The gifted soprano's 
golden notes pealed forth beauti- 
fully. It was no Question but that 
America, through Its radio fans, ap- 
preciated this fareweU treat Ce- 
cilia Hansen, violinist, courtesy of 
the Victor company, also broadcast 
two numbers as her farewell con- 
i;\ tribution. 

^ WHN Chanos 

!; For the rest the usual assortment 
>l of regular features rounded out the 
i evening. From WHN an Idea of 
r the radical change of pace that sta- 
i tlon is given to may be gleaned 
from the Club Morltx dance music 
by Oeorge Olsen and his music giv- 
ing way to one hour of church 
services by the Northmlnster 
Churoji, and. In turn, succeeded by 
a plug for the Loew's theatres. 

WEAF had Newell Chase with a 
bright planolog preceding Billy 
Jones and Ernest Hare, the popular 
Happiness Boys, who gagged and 
sang pop ditties as the nearest ap- 
inroach to Ideal radio entertainment 
as has been heard. If singing and 
talking teams framed their stuff as 
painstakin^y as Jones and Hare, 
radio might some day loom se- 
i rlously as a bane of the theatre, 
' certainly more so than It is today. 
The Waldorf-Astoria's half hour's 
concert by fts orchestra under Jo- 
seph Knecht's direction was a 
• smart interlude. The Spear & Co. 
Home Entertainers, an advertising 
plug for the furniture house, had F. 
Wheeler Wadsworth and his or- 
chestra making merry. Warisworth 
has framed his stuff brightly. The 
' first half hour Is devoted to a 
"home talent" recital, with the en- 
tertalners doing vocal, violin, Ital- 
■) Ian "opry," sax and other solos. The 
remainder of the hour is Qevoted to 
" straight dance music. 
i WJZ had a 6Tg card In tne Ham- 
>«^ llton College Musical Club's con- 
cert broadcasting, direct fr6m the 
(Waldorf-Astoria. A. Russell Thorn - 
''/ son, directing the Olee Club of 35, 
} and M. B. MaJiamah, conducting the 
t Ihstrumental Club of 11 men, com- 
\ prised the program. Thomson's 
; v6cal solos were effective and 
;' Mahamah's sax solos ditto. The 
\ Jazz band was brisk and gave good 
< iMscount of Itssflf, likewise the glee 
dab. 
( WJT preceded "The Wild Duck" 
. \VMUi some nice dance music by the 
I Monterey Orchestra of Mt. Vernon, 
i V. T. The Ibsen play was sand- 
* Wlched in by Jazz bands, the Monte 
Ji tinrlo Restaurant orchestra. Ace 
i^Brlgode and his 14 Virginians, fol- 
^htiwtng them. The Brigode band, In- 
■ 1} ^hH..'-.^ ■ ' 



No Hickenlooper 

Appeal Decision 



No decision on the Judge 
Hickenlooper appeal has been 
handed down. The Circuit 
Court of Appeals hands down 
its decisions periodically and 
Monday was the expected day. 

That it is not forhcomlng is 
deduced both by the radio and 
music interests because the 
higher court is taking its time 
to write an embracing opinion. 

The famous Hickenlooper 
decision is the only adverse 
opinion by a Federal Court 
against the music interests in 
which that Cincinnati jurist 
opined that broadcasting was 
not a public performance since 
only a microphone was present 
in the studio with the singer, 
and the audience was Invisible 
and of unkndwn numbers. 



cldentally. is a crack combination, 
and came through brightly. 

Matty Lievlne with a planolog 
from WHN and a couple of other 
ail-lns preceded the half hour ses- 
sion from the Crystal Palace dance 
hall, where Dan Gregory's orches- 
tra dished out timely i>ops. The 
highlights ot WHN's program al- 
ways are the "advertising" accounts, 
such as the Roseland. orchestra. 
Parody Club and Club Alabam, all 
of which were on Friday night In 
bat^reen NTO kept plugging the 
Silver Slipper cafe, and the Cact 
that It was "My Ohrl ' night there. 
In a manner strong enough to sug- 
gest he had "a piece" of the caf«. 
His Insistence that it be patronized 
started early and kept up. The 
Silver Slipper itself was not on the 
air that night 

Boris Popovitsky, with a piano- 
forte recKal from WEAF at a late 
hour, was a bright interlude. The 
WEAF Light Opera Quartet was an 
emergency number through the 
N. T. U. Olee Club disappointing. 
The crack Meyer Davis orchestra 
from the Lido -Venice closed Its 
evening with bm Intelilgently rou- 
tined program. The international 
waUz medley. Including "Cillto 
Lindo," "O Sole iilo." etc, was a 
good idea and the revival of past 
song hits like "Ka-Lu-A" good stuff 
also. 

At a late hour WAHO. the Rich- 
mond Hill station, broadcast a 
brl|ht dance program by Howard 
Grody's orchestra. Orody an- 
nounced some special arrangements 
by himself and they came through 
nicely. Aftel. 



PAPERS PAYING SOdETY 

Tha nUU* altoatloa •• regard* 
the relations ot the Amarioaa So- 
ciety of ComposflTfl, Anthon and 
Publishers wItSi broadoastsrs Is be- 
coming more friendly daHy. The 
radio people are dally acknowledg- 
ing and recognising the ▲. & 0. A. 
P.'s righu in the matter •( re- 
stricting their music, by thm num- 
ber of new licenses issued. 

The Seatle "Post-Intelligencer," 
which operates a broadcasting sta- 
tion and which has been one of 
the bitterest rivals of the music men 
is among the new licensees. 

A signai victory la the American 
Society's litigation with the Los 
Angeles "Times" station Is that all 
the latter's defenses were ordered 
stricken out by the Federal Court 
Judge In that district 

An Important decision which will 
clarify the entire situation is ex- 
iMCted in the Judge Hickenlooper 
appeal In Cincinnati which Is due 
to come down this week. 



ATLANTA'S 
POWERFUL STA. 



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Atlanta. April 7. 

W8B, radiophone I>roadcastlng 
station of The Journal and the only 
radiocasting plant .,ot any conse- 
quence In this part ot the south. Is 
going Into the air July 4. with one 
of the two most powerful broadcast- 
ing stations in America. 

"The Journal" and Detroit "News" 
are to receive the first two new 
casting outflts assamblad in tha 
Western EHer ■ plant A flgtat la 
on between the two in an effort on 
the part of ead) to be the first In 
the field with the new 1.9M wattera. 

"The Journal," In purchasing the 
new set Is movUu oat ot the in- 
adequate quarters on the fifth floor 
ot the "JoumaT building to the 
10th floor of the Atlanta Blltmore 
hotel— one ot the Bownuui chain. 

According to the hc(0k-ap between. 
"The Journal" and the Blltmore. the 
former Installs the station and the 
latter gives rental free for the space 
needed and will construct the S50- 
foot aerial on the root. 

A feature enjoyed possibly by no 
other station now Jamming the alr 
wlU be the >pen-alr studio on the 
root to be used during the hot 
months. LarabdlA Kay. aa an- 
nouncer, will continue to (an the 
air In front of the microphone, at 
least during the night shows. 

"There will be no change to the 
present type of entertainment radio- 
cast from the present station. Fid- 
dlin' John Carson, the Okeh record 
artist — made by WSB — .the . Rev. 
Andrew Jenkins, blind newsboy 
evangelist also a recordist thanks 
tor WSB; Ed and Orace McConnell. 
Ernie Rogers. Warner's Seven Aces, 
all having landed on the Columbia 
discs through "The Joumars" radio 
plant will continue to be regular 
casters together with the other 
hometown talent which has put 
WSB on the map. 



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Touring "Radio Frolic 

Jack Fagan, radio agent, has as- 
sembled a group of radio broadcast- 
ing artists, and will send them out 
on a tour of one-night stands in 
legitimate houses near New York 
on the strength of their broadcast- 
ing reputations. Preparatory to 
starting on the tour, the troupe, 
which is known as Jack Pagan's 
Radio Frolic, is trying Its routine 
from the various local studios.' 

The company includes Myrtle 
Brown, Polly Woursell, Miriam 
Breen, Mack Pearson. Chris Pender, 
Dorothy La Sclieck, Marlon Fowler, 
Dorothy Higgins and Betty Moore. 



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Radioing "Rip 

Joseph Jefferaon'a classic, "Rip 
Van Winkle," will be on the air 
April 17 from WGT. 

The WGY Players will produce it 
for the ether audience. 



BABIO FAOEAFI 

When "Rensselaer night" (Rens- 
selaer, N. Y.) is observed via the 
radio, station WIIAZ, Troy, April 
13, the Rensselaer high school will 
offer "The Minute Man," a radio 
pageant. 

This papeant will celebrate the 
ISOth anniversary of the battle of 
Lexington. A long progrram ot or- 
chestral and other features wlil be 
provided for the special evening. 



Radio Hymns by Jazz Band 

Arthur Hand's announcement that 
his California Ramblers' orchestra 
will broadcast Easter hymns over 
the radio has been met with some 
protest Hand explains that he will 
render the hymns during Easter 
week from WOBS In orthodox 
fashion, without any Injection of 
syncopation. 



37 STATIONS QUIT IN MARCH, 
BUT 34 NEW ONES UCENSED 



Washington. April T. 

An records were broken during March as to the number ef 
broadcasting stations turning In their licenses to the Department 
ot Commerce; but also were all records broken aa to the number 
ot new licenses Issued — ST quit ti started. 

Of the n signing off, IS were In Class "A" and two In Class "C." 
Departmental officials see in this that the "Class "A" stations 
are losing favor and a gradual swinging around to the "B" classtfl- 
cation is noted. 

Included in the stations signing off In March were old estab- 
lished broadcasters, though In the greater part most of them were 
comparatively new. 

It was stated that most of the stations quitting were operated 
In connection with radio stores for the purpose of boosting sales, 
but the owners now find that better results are being obtained 
through "letting the other fellow do U," In this case the long wave 
broadcasting stations. 

Starting with August, when 18 stations signed off, the number 
has gone upland down as follows: September, 18; October, 35; 
November, 12; December, 16; January, 28; February, 9. 

The 37 stations off in March are as foliowf: 

<^''l ''t'lf'on C.tm 

KFSZX Ausaburs Semlnarr, Mlnnaapolla, Ulnn "a" 

Ki'iti 1CUU....1 J. Ilruwn, S«attl«, Waata. "A" 

WBBX John Edward Cain, Jr., NaahvUla. T*nn.... "A" 

WPAU Concordia Collece. Moorhead. Mipn...- "A" 

KFftO CurUa Printlns Co., Fort Worth. Taxaa "A" 

WCAV J. C. Dlc« Etoetrio Co., Uttle Rock. Ark "A" 

WlfAH Geoaral Buppij Co., Lincoln, Neb "A" 

KFKV F. r. Gray. Butte, Mi,nt "A" 

KNT Waltar Htmrlcti, Kukak Bay, Alaska "A" 

KQW Charles D. Herrold, San Jose. Calif "A" 

KFOIT Hommel Mfr Co., Richmond, Calif "A" 

KFOX Alfred H. Hubbard. Seattle. Wash "A" 

Wnc K. « r... BTeotrlc Co., HcKeesport. P* "A" 

WABH Ljike Shore Ttr« Co.. Sandoakr, Ohio "A" 

KFPH Harold Chas. Wallander. Salt take City, Utah "A" 

KFLB National Kducktloiial. Berrloe, Denver, Colo "A" 

WBBJ Neel Electric Co., W. Palm Beach, Florida "A" 

WJAN Peoria Star Co.. Peoria, in "A" 

KPOD Vem Peters, WalUre, Idaho "A" 

WQPB M. L,. Price Music Co., Tampa, Florida "A" 

WCBO The Radio Shop., Inc., Memphis. Tenn "A" 

WDBt Radio Specialty Co., St. Petetsburs. Florida "A" 

KFRC Radtovt Btodlo, San Frandaoo, Calif "A" 

WCBW Choree P. Rankin, Jr., Macoo, Oa "A" 

KDZS Rtodee Department More, Seattle. Waab "A" 

KF>re Rayal Radio Co. BarHncaaie. CalU ;.... "A" 

KDTIC Savoy Theatre. San Dler>. Calif v. "A" 

KFRJ Guy Simmons, Jr.. Conway. Ark "A" 

KDPT Southern Klectrlcal Co.. Ban Dleco. Calif "A" 

KFHR Stas Blec. & Radio Crf.. Seattle. Wash "A" 

KFQN Third Baptist Church. Portland. Oresoa "A" 

WCBV TullaiMMBa Radio Club. Tullahoma, Terni -. "A" 

WKAM United Batter Serrtee Co.. Moatcomery, Ala "A" 

WAAN University of Missouri. Co1imbM«, Mo "A" 

KFI.A Abner R. Wlllaon. Butte, Mont -. *'A" 

KFCP Ralph W. Flycare, Osden. Utah '. "C" 

KWH Las Angelss Examiner. Voa Anasles. Calif "C" 

New Stations licensed during the past week are as follows: 

Frequenoy Wavelenxth 
CSall Station keys meters Power 

WHBX J. W. Bowser. KM Greenwood are., 

PunzsuUwney, Pa 14ie 212.S W 

KFJS W. K. Branch, 400 Tth St., FOrt Werth, 

Texas 1180 254 W 

WDBK M. F. Bros Furniture, Hdw. a Radio 
ERore. ISMS Uoloe and Kinsman 

•ta, aeveUnd, Ohio ISM t2T 100 

WBOQ A. H. Qtebe * Co.. Inc., TO Van Wyck 

Boulevard. Richmond Hill, N. T... 12T0 2M 100 

KP^ Headqaartsrs Troop, Mth Cavalry Brt- 

sads. S06 Sabine St.. Houston, Texas 1210 248 10 

WHBT Pred Ray's Radio Shop, 2014 Talbot 

are., Colombaa. Oa 1220 244 20 

WHBT St. Norbert's Collece, Collate are.. 

West De Pere, Wise 1200 2B0 00 

WIBC U M.. Tate Post No. SO. Veterans of 
ToT^tga Wara 4M 2d av«., N.. BC 

Petersberr. Florida 13tM> 223 100 

UMimD COMMERCIAI. CI^ASS "B" BROADOASTINO STATION 
WMCA Greeley B<iuare Hotel Co., Operators ot . 

TRANSPBTR niOM CI>AS8 "C" TO "B" 
KOB New Mexico Collet* of Agrloaltnra 

and Mechanlo Arta StaU CpUet*. - , 

New Mexico 800 848.8 f88 

Hotel McAJplD, 1282 Broadway, New 

Tork, N. T 880 MO.T MO 



Publicity Man WanU Pay 

Milt Hagen. publicity man. ha4 
started suit tor $550 back salafy 
alleged due from Paul Specht for 
services rendered. Hagen avers he 
waa instrumental In winning the 
soubriquet of "King of Jass" for 
Specht for a time through the me- 
dium of his exploitation and pub- 
licity stunts. 

Hagen has f550 In notes for his 
services, none of which has been 
met Philip Hart Is his attorney. 

Specht was served at the Colony, 
New Tork, where he appeared last 
week. Specht is ordinarily at the 
Cafe Pandora. Philadelphia. 



Akron's Special Ballot 
Ends Sunday Dancing 

Akron, O, April 7. 

Voters at a special election ap- 
proveu a ban on Sunday dancing. 
The issue was carried by a majority 
of 2,616. More than 80,000 ballots 
were cast 

The dance ordinance had the ac- 
tive support of the Ku Klux Kiaa 
and the Alcron Ministerial Associa- 
tion. 

The edict affects East Market 
Gardens, F.agles Hall and Rainbow 
Gardens, the three major halls here. 



TTPEWBITEBS VOW 

The Royal Typewriter Company 
has enlisted radio to plug Its wares 
and win the public's good WilL 

Starting April 18, the Royal Lit- 
tle Sjrmphony Orchestra will be a 
regular ethAr feature from WEAF. 
Oeorge Barrere will conduct the or- 
chestra. ' 



For Schools and Frats 

Arthur Hand, director of the Cal- 
ifornia Ramblers orchestra. Is or- 
ganizing several collegiate dance 
orchestras tq ofl^ciate at school and 
frat dancea The Ramblers band Is 
comprised chiefly of university men, 
which accounts for their popularity 
with the various educational Insti- 
tutions. 

Hand's theory Is that the school 
work requires a peculiar ilort of 
combination both as to music and 
personality, and is organizing the 
new bands with that la view. 



LARGEST STATION FOR 
UTHOUC CHURCH 



The largest radio broadcasting 
station In the world will be owneA 
and operated by the Roman Catho* 
lie Church In the archdiocese of 
New York. It will be a 5,000 watt 
station erected by the Western 
Elecric Co. at a cost of |100,000. It 
will need $20,000 annually to oper« 
ate. 

The station will be situated on 
the property of the Church of St 
Paul the Apostle and will be an im- 
portant aojunct of the institution, 
alhough not only church service* 
will be broadcast 

The new station will be ready in 
about two months. 



2 New Victor Bands 

Twp new dance orchestran make 
their debut as Victor artists April 
24. Edwin J. McEneliy's band, from 
the Butterfly ^alkoom, Springfield, 
Mass, is one^and Roger Wolfe 
Kahn's orchestra, from the Hotel 
Blltmore, New Tork, the other. 



Billboarding ''Shadows" 

Chicago, April 7. 

A large outdoor display billboard 
on Michigan avenue is plugging a 
song written by Mrs. Frank Towns- 
ley Browne, known among local 
women's clubs. WiU Rosslter *ls 
publishing the song, called "Shad- 
ows," and the advertising !• evi- 
dently a tie-up with a number of 
music stores. 

The sign, an eye-arrester. Is on 
the route of all the north bound 
motor coaches. 



LOUIS BATES MAPTtTTgn 

Washington, April 7. 
Louis Bates, Meyer Davis' star 
sousaphone player In the Le Paradls 
Band, but whom Davis has had In 
Florida for the past couple of 
months on a special assignment, ren 
turned to Washington Saturday 
with a bride. Bates was married 
March 18 to "'-■ula B. Adams of 
Washington. 



COLLEGIATE DEBATE ON AIB 

Unusual interest is attached 
throughout the country of the radio 
debate of the teams from Holy Cross 
College and Boston College. 

The debate will take place April 
26, with Boston debating from 
WNAC, Boston, and Holy Cross 
from^WEAN, Providence. 



Wednesday, April 8, 1925 



MUSIC 



VARIETT 



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INSIDE STUFF 

On Music 



Th« current vogue by vaudeville singing soloists to feature Kegrft 
aplritualB is ha,vlng a favorable reaction on the sale of this sort of music. 
The vaudeville idea is an offshoot from the concert and platform stage 
where slogers often have employed these spirituals In their repertoires. 
The book folios of famous Negro spirituals as well as individual selec- 
tions, as a result, have boomed in sales. 

Certain advertisers are "beating" the radio station's tolls by retaining 
radio artists who render a musical program, such as on a mandolin 
or guitar, without any Incidental spiel "plugging" the brand of the 
instrument or its merits. This qualifles the turn as a straight radio 
turn. The Instrument people in turn take space in the local dallies, 
calling attention to So-and-So's program which will be rendered on a 
specified brand of Instrument. 

One Instrumental star thus is touring the country and being wel- 
comed by the broadcasters as a free act while the instrument Arm 
backs up the soloist's itinerary with an advertising campaign, and, of 
course, having the soloist on their pay-roll. 



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Several of the phonograph recording managers have stated that they 
(it home nights and "listen in" on the radio for a line on the popular 
tunes, favoring this idea for more than one reason, not the least of 
which is that it eliminates going out and making the rounds of the 
cafes and standing the couvert tariffs, etc. The music men for this 
reason seem to be strong for promiscuous radio plugging, some being 
said to stimulate this exploitation further by "seeing" some of*the 
radio favorite bands regularly. 

That It is a poor policy is conceded by others who wisely, when A 
song is beginning to catch on, ask their radio friends and boosters to 
*'lay off" as much as possible on the familiar stuff and lend a hand 
with stuff less known. 



f R C. Mills, executive of the Music Publishers Protective Association 
iind the American Society of Composers. Authors and Publishers, was 
'written up" last week In I'Colller's" under the caption. "Because They 
0aied Him 'Claude'." Kdwin Claude Mills, who today is popularly ad- 
jlressed by his middle name, told how he developed into a flghteiube- 
cause of that flossy "handle." 

In the same issue, John Golden, the producer, was the author of an 
^tlcle on present day theatre conditions. 

i •■ — — . ^ ,.. ■ ... i' :t 



Keirry Mills Is monMylng around with real estate In Florida and 
reported making money at it Kerry was formerly of the leading 
music publishers in New York — in the days when he published all of 
the George M. Cohan music and without holding a contract with Cohan. 
Mills always claimed he put Cohan Into music writing and staked 
George to his first 9100. 



Ukulele Ike Edwards, lEdith Baker and Jea^ Gibson were song plug^ 
ers together around New Chicago some years ago. Miss Gibson mar* 
rled After she bad become a vaudaville single turn, working up to 92S0 
weekly. As pluggers each of the trio had received |25 a week. 

Last week it was reported Ike has an offer of $1,500 a week for a Lon- 
4on cabaret. Miss Baker is now at the Lido-Venice, the ultra night place 
>t New York, and at a large salary there as an entertainer. ., >, 



\ Harry Snodgrass, the "king of the Ivories." haa had bis piano-playing 
nme spread far and wide through the medium of rsdto. Altheogb a 
western attraction, his renown has spread far east Into the New Bngland 
States where the Brunswick record company has been met with a heavy 
advance demand. 

Snodgrass has. made several recordings for Brunswick but not yet re- 
leased. The advAnce orders have necessitated a special release some 
time this month. ■ ••,, • • : -1.,^^ ■» <-.;/ 



TeA Snyder te goins out again this week on bis picture house tour. The 
vetoran popular composer came back to New York last week after an 
extended circuiting of the film theatres. Rep<Mrt8 that Snyder has been 
contemplating action against Waterson, Berlin Mc Snyder have been heard 
with more -or less frequency on Main street. 



The Victor Talking Machine Co. started its follow-up advertising cam- 
paign this week in the "Saturday Evening Post" with the alogaji, "It Is 
One thing to bear a beautiful singer by radio, another to be able to hear 
that singer sing to you whte you want to b« sung to." # 

Bori, McCormack and Alda are the three sUrs plugged In this coanee- 
tlon, all having appeared on the Victor-radio programs. 



■' The banjo tried to do a musical comeback for a time but the xylophone 
teems to be heading for that goal with undeniable certainty. 

The xylo, marlmaba and vibraphone are being extensively featured In 
phonograph recordings, traceable to a start In their popularity by the 
Green brothers (George Hamilton and Joe) on the Brunswick disks, 
(Castlewood Marimba Band) who have turned out highly popular 
"cannings." 



Radio broadcasters are seemingly getting wise to something. Their 
insistence of okaying certain song numbers, particularly those employed 
Vy "advertising" bands, leads to the conclusion they are next to the gag 
that certain publishers have been "seeing" a few of the favorite radio 
entertainers at |25 per song per week to Insure Its consistent ether 
plugging. This has resulted in overplugging, or the featuring of inferior 
song materlaL 



A radio advertiser employing a band over WKAF. or kindred "com- 
mercial" stationa. pays considerably for bis hour of exploitation. The 
station's toll Is |&*0 an hour. The band receives anywhere from $304 
to IfiM for the hour, the average beinx %%W. Then, toe, the incidental 
talking Is usually by an official associated with the "advertiser." 

The advartlaera have a break through long term contract^ which 
turlngs their IfiOA an hour toll down to as low as |200 If the "time* con- 
tract covers a long period. 



The new management of the Arcadia Ballroom, New Tork, has re- 
fused to honor certain passes issued by the former regime, parthmlarly 
those given to professlobal and band and orchestra representatives of 
the music publishers. As a result there has been a good deal of criticism 
broadcast about the dance hall recently bjr the latter who clatas that Ut 
a Broadway haHroon to rafute music men entrance is unheard of and 
unspeakable. Several complaints were made and as a result the man- 
agement sent out a letter saying that the pass privilege had been Abused; 
<hat the B. and O. men had freely lent tnem to their frtend.-l and that 
it was not unusual for four to slip in on a night on a pass intended for 
only one. 

Mai Hallet, whose orchestra Is currently at the Arcadia. Is 6ne pf the 
most popular leaders in the metropolitan district and lh6 miislc then 
were more or less In the habit of "making- Ms plac6 a.<» ofteo as they 
could. The new ruling necessitates their seeing him only during his time 
away from the dance haO. "" " , 



CHECKING IIP ON 
"MUSIC MEMORY" 



•Vom last Wednesday until Saturday the air around New ' Orleans 
was so hcȴ)r the local ^idi fcbuld not penetrate it. '^^jWejr wer^ 



The Brunswick Recording 
Laboratories will eliminate the 
April "Music Memory" contest 
tn order to check up thor- 
oughly on the February and 
March returns. This radio ex- 
ploitation tie-up for the boom- 
ing of Brunswick's classical 
records has accomplished this 
to some extent, although the 
main check-up will be to as- 
certain the percentage of Inter- 
est In each territory and to 
properly zone the returns for 
follow-up by the local de«ders. 

While the big prizes (first 
prize Is 11,000 each month> 
have been won by New York 
residents, the bulk of the di- 
rect returns is from terrtlory 
outside of the metropolis. 



S.-B. VS. REMICK 



Walter Donaldson's song compo- 
sitions are the bone of contention 
In a New York SuiN-eme Court suit 
started by Shapiro, Bernstein & Co. 
against Jerome H. Remick & Co., 

particularly the song hit by Don- 
aldson, "My Best Girl." 

Shaplro-Bernsteln complains that 
during the period from June t< to 
August 1<S, 1924, that Donaldson was 
under Its exclusive contract as a 
song writer, Remick accepted "My 
Best Girl" along with two other 
numbers ("Tiie Jefferson Davis" 
and "In My Own Band Yard") for 
publication. 

Shapiro, Bernstein % Col is suing 
for an accounting of profits and an 
injunction, but meantime has been 
ordered to serve a bill ef particulars 
with respect to certain information 
demanded by Remlck's cbunseL 



BIOAMT CHASOE 
John C. KUrey. %i, well known 
Brockton musician and member of 
a- local band, was arrested on the 
charge of bigamy, it being alleged 
that he made a false statement on 
a weddli« intention filed at City 
Hall. February 14. He pleaded not 
guilt, and the case was eontinuad. 
Ellery is alleged to have been di- 
vorced twice. 

It Is charged he married bis third 
and present wife. Mable E. Ta.per. 
February S2. two days before his 
divorce from his second wife Was 
granted.' ■ • ' 



CHAPLIN-LYMAN SONG 



Comedian and Band Leader Using 
'Plug" ta Get Title 



Charlie Chaplin has turned song- 
writer. Chaplin and Abe Lyman, 
the nest coast orchestra leader, both 
collaborated on a new melody which 
is as yet untitled. Lyman, as a pub- 
licity stunt, has broadcast the mel- 
ody regularly with his band from 
the Coconut Grove. Ambassador 
Hotel, Los Angeles, offering a $50 
prize for a suitable title. 

It was Ch.tpUn who authorized 
the reproduction of his photograph 
and signature on the title page of 
"Mandalay" (Remick). Lyman's last 
tig hit, with the quotation by the 
screen fcti> that the number "is 
my favirlte melody." 



George Southwell Is Dead; 
Never Published Rag Airs 

Kansas City, April 7. 

George Southwell, 65. manager of 
the George Southwell Publishing 
Co., and one of the best known 
writers of band music in the world, 
died of heart disease at home. S809 
Roanok road. He bad been ill sev- 
eral months. He had lived here 34 
years. 

The Southwell brothers wrote 
and published music primarily for 
the small town bands. Ik had the 
proper swing, but no rag time evw 
went Into it. 

In speaking of the absence of ra|: 
time from his compositions Mr. 
Southwell once said: 'In the first 
place I don't know that I could 
write it. In the second place I 
wouldn't write it if I could, and In 
the third place amateur bands 
couldn't play It If I did." 

The fact the Southwells wrote 
mostly for country bands did not 
keep their compositions off pro- 
grams of the best professional 
bands in the country. Particularly 
amon^ show bands wero the num- 
bers favored, for they had th^ right 
snap and swiqg. 



Another Year in Germany 
For Alex Hyde and Band 

BerUn. April 1. 

Alex Hyde and his Romance of 
Rhythm orchestra (Araealcaa) i le 
meeting with such popularity herf 
at the Barberina that be must stay 
for another year. The yearly mini- 
mum becomea necessary through a 
new contract for that period with 
His Master's Voioe Gramophone Co.. 
which the young American band- 
master has Just wlcaed. 

Hyde is augmenting his combina- 
tion to 14 men. Four new recruits 
from America will Join him tn Ber- 
lin next week. , - .t .. 



practically silenced flor that period. Spring rain clouds and approach 
of warm weather were held to be responsible. 



A divorce impends la music circles, with the wife wishing her free- 
dom, saying she never sees h|er husband "because he's in the music 
business." As an antidote for "lonesomenes.^," Mrs. Music Man wants 
a general release from the marriage state. 

"Lonesomeness^ Is th^ complete complaint, according to accounts. 
The wife claims her husband's business keeps him out at all heurs, 
that he only comes to sleep and often doesn't find time to do that. 

Other music men may show this to their wives as a squarer, or 
they are at liberty te tear up thla. sheet so the wives can't aee it 



BENSON LOSING 
OUT IN CHICAGO 



Musical StranglehoM on 
Town Broken 



Chicago, April 7. 

The Benson organization la 
gradually losing its hold for tat- 
nlshlng musical organizations tn 
the leading hotels and restaurants. 
In the past two months Benson has 
lost the College Inn. Congress Ho- 
tel, Terrace Gardens and some of 
the business at the Kdgewater 
Beach Hotel. 

The several minor musical 
bureaus that have recently Invaded 
Chicago have offei'ed competition to 
the Benson organization, which at 
one time had everything In town 
tied up. The only musical organN 
sations of any merit that Benson 
still retains are Don Bestor and hla 
orchestra and Jack Chapman at tha 
Drake Hotel. The former Is Beii'* 
son's strong ace. 



H 



MASKED TENOR'' FEATURE 

Silvertown' Card Orchestra's Qag 
Beeemes Feature 



The "Silver Masked Tenot" wUf 
be a feature of the SlTvertown Cord 
Orchestra's forthcoming coneert 
tour. This band under Joseph 
Knecht's direction, has l>een a hlgh» 
ly popular radio feature from 
WfeAF, New York, and 13 allied Bta> 
tlons all over the country, thua 
bringing them to national attention 
and an audience into the millioaa. 

The Akron, O.. rubber conpany 
utilizes the bapd and the sUtiong 
for "good will" exploitation pur- 
poaee. 

The "Maaked tenor" atarted eff a« 
a gag with the hand, but haa frowa 
to be a feature. 



Taylor Land* Chi. Placat 

Chicago, April '7. 
Jackie Taylor and his orclMetr» 
opened at the La Spa«na. prevtooalir 
Club Royala. Taylor recetttiy re- 
cruited thla aggregation and prae» 
tlcally a newconiker to the windy elty 
outbid all the local orchestra* f«r 
the contract. 



M OIET FOE MB& BEN 8BZEU» 

Richmond, the music publisher 
(Maurice RlchnMmd). requests tha 
present address of Mrs. Ren aUelds; 
widow of the late songwriter. Mr. 
Rlohmond to holding a cbeok fer a 
small anoouBt payable -to lira, 
Shields through royalty dua upoa 
her husband's songs. 

Mrs. Shields' last address aa 
learned by the publisher was at 4M 
West »4th street. Following her 
removal, she could not be located. 

It has been understood lira 
IShields is at present residing o» 
Long Island or Staten Island. 



The suit of Pennine versus Catalano. involving two songs. "Romola," 
with lyrics In Italian, la not so Important In Its details as the decision 
by Justice Callaghan on the question of unfair practice. 

Pennino's "Romola" was published first although the defendant 
copyrighted his "Romola" first Both are to be based on George Ballot's 
noveL 

Justice Callaghan In the Brooklyn Supreme Court opines ''The 
action is not for Infringement, however, but to prevent unfair compe- 
tition and to enjoin the defendant from misleading the pi|bU« into be- 
lieving that'^he composition written by him la the same aa that written 
by the plaintiff. It Is not dlAcuit to understand how a popular song, 
which is usually of short life, having a large eale. couM be published 
under another name and readily sold with considerable profit to a 
writer who Is not entitled to use the name, and with detriaaent to the 
real author. Such a practice should be discouraged and the party 
guilty of such unfair dealing should be enjoined." 



Throughout the country "music memory" conteets are mu«h In vogiie, 
with local symphony orchestra. These contests in the main create oodles 
of publicity for the orchestras and incidentally give prominent ranslc 
men and women In the towns where held a chance to officiate aa judges. 
An orchestra plays 10 numbers selected from -M, with only the director 
knowing the numbers to be played. Then In tarn prises are awarded 
to the one supplying the most correct list of titles. The name and aa- 
tionanty of the composer must also be Iniludcd which Is a "teaser" part 
of the "memwy contests." 

Armand Rbbl. French composer, whose life was despaired of some 
months ago when an account or his plight was publianed In several of 
the dallies, yesterday left Roosevelt Ho.ipltal for the Cataklll Mountains. 
While RobI is still a very sick man, with tubes in bis back and bin 
weight down to almost aothing. he Is much improved and Is now given 
much n>ore than a flgbting chance by the doctors. The benefit which 
the Shuberts were ta stage for him was never forthcoming but a collec- 
tion was taken up among bis friends and business acquaintances. Also 
aidiz^ greatly in his fupport have been the royalties from his song 
"WaUa Walla" from tbs . mua^oal comedy "Flossie." This number 
achieved wide popularity in the northwest and was recorded for the 
disks by Paul Whiteman's Orchestra amoqg others. Robl's wife, Jeanne 
Danjou. formerly an actress, has been his constant nurse and companion. 



SMITH BACK AT PLAZA? 

Reports of Joseph C. Smith and 
his orchestra coming back to tha 
Plaza hotel. New York, have been 
met with much Interesting comment 
by the musle men. Smith was a 
favorite with the younger set aC 
the Plaza, for tea dances particular- 
ly, and the hofel grille hfuin't been 
as popular since his absence. 

Smith has been pk^rlng at tha 
Mount Royal hotel, Montreal, for 
Some time. He Is also reeerdlac 
for the Canada Victor TwSUam 
Machine Ce. 



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VARIETY 



MUSIC 



Wednesday, April 3, 1925 



BANDS AND ORCHESTRAS 



NEXT WEEK (April 13) 



'M 



Permanent addresses of Dands or ercneslras nut engaged will be 
published weekly without charge. 
No charge is made for listing in this department, except when name 
ia displayed. 

Name and placo of engagement or address sent in by Monday of 
•ach week will be listed. 



ABBREVIATIONS 



For reference guidance, the 
Initiaia in the Band and Or- 
chestra routes represent the 
following: H — hotel; T — the- 
ater; P — park; C— cafe; D. H. 
— dance hall; B — Vallroom; R — 
restaurant. 

As far aa possible, the street 
addreasea in the larger cities 
are also Included to insure 
definite location. 



BItck. Art. 72(7 iC. Jefferaoo Ave.. De- 
troit. 

Btmck. Ban, Alexandria, flan Franctaoo. 

Black. Trd. Little Club, New Orleans. 

Blaufiua. Walter. Tip Top Ina, 7* E. 
Adama. Chlcaso. 



BROWN-AGLE'S 



ORCHESTRA 

Nsw Fl«7la( AItC.4DIA BALLROOM 

Bnadaray at S34 SIrett, New Yart 

JOa. W. KAT. Ifanacer 



AABONSON, IRVINO. VKtietr. N. T. C. 

Aba*, Nathan. PrnnaKliranla H., N. T. C. 

Abraham, Irwin, Knickerbocker Grill, 
N Y C* 

Abramaon, Irrlng. 714 Hajeattc Tb. Bids., 
Lm Anselea. 

Ackrnnan'a Band, Empreaa Oardens. 
Omaha. 

Adama, Roaooe C, S2 Ten Eyck Ave., 
Albanr 

Adier, Oacar, SterUns H., Wilkea-Barre, 
Pa. 

Adnejr, Qlenn, RIts-Carleton H., Montreal 
Akat-DaTU Ordi.. Club Lido, Hlblcu* 
Island, California. 

■ Albertl's Orch., Hrds Park H.. Lake 
Park Are. * Brda Park Blvd.. Chicago. 



IRVING AARONSON 



^' and his Commandet's 

Btie Janii' 'Tnnlet of 1925" 

Fulton Theatre, New York 

HOF-BRAV HAUS 

53d St. and Broadway, New York 



. Albla, Jack, Boasert H., Brookljrn. 
AJhambra Orck.. Alhambra D. H., Bjrra- 



Alt-Star Entertainers. Herrr Qarden Hall. 
Memphis. 

Alsdsrt. n. 1.. n Liberty St.. Kewborsh. 

Alvln. Don. Oreen Kill, Culver Cttjr. 
Cal. 

Amare, Joe. New Bamboo Inn. 8222 W. 
Madison, Chlcaso. 

Xtatldon. Arthur. 9\i G. Sth St.. Flint. 

Anderadh, Hilda, Hippodrome D. H.. 
Seattle. 

Anderson, Warren. De Honer's, Seattle. 

Afrpei, Oscar. Lehman's, Baltlmnrc. 
- Andrews. Eddie, Nautical Gardena. 
Revere Beach. Maas. 

A»|p«nhetm. Walter. 1721 Olrard Ave.. 
Philadelphia. 

Ansher, Harry, Vanderbllt T.. N. T. C. 

Armbruatcr, Joseph Ij., Buffalo A. C, 
Buffalo. 

Arcadians, Greystone B. Dayton. O. 
■ Arokambault's Orch., Pine Grove Ion. 
Malboroush. 

Arnold. T. Cm Ml M. Main St.. Woon- 
•ocket. 
ASH. EAUI.. OcaaaSa T.. Baa Fraa- 



Atella. PTancta, 740 So. eth St., Philadel- 
phia. 

Atkins. A. P.. U14 Sixth Are.. Des 
Molnea. 



Bachman, Harold. Leilnston Trots. Lcx- 
Inftoa. Ky. 

Bailey, Richard. SlO So. Broadway. Los 
Anceles. 

Balsdea. Harry. Mlramar H., Santa Mont- 

%aracli. I. L.. S2» B. 101st St., N. T. C. 

Baldwin. Percy. Chateau Prootenac. Que- 
bec. Can. 

Balser, Emll, Flamlnao H., Hollywood, 
OftL 

Banjo Bddy, Westchester Rita, White 
Plains, N. T. 

Barclay, Cor, Palaes B., Ocean Park. 
Cat 

Barrett, Hochle, Sagamore H., Rocherter. 



ACE BRIGODE 



- and His 14 Virginians 

MONTE CARLO RESTAURANT 

Broadway and Sist St., New York 
■zelasire Maraceeaeat Joseph Fri«dmna 



• Basils, Joa, CS No. 14 St.. Newark. 

Basllone, Johnny, Tea Garden, N. T. C. 
' Vasteh. Frits. 9U B. esd, Cocoanut Grove, 
Chicago. 

Battle^ Rex. Mt Royal H., Montreal. 

Bauer, Fred J., 67 Ormond St., Rochester. 

Banm, Babe, Sat Rose St.. Reeding. 

Barettl. Slgnor. Audubon D. H., N. T. C. 

Bearcat Orohestra. Clarence Christian. 
Tulsa, Okla. 
■:r Baaton, George. Glens Falls, N. T. 

BscUer, T.. lOa ■. Eighth St., Wilming- 
ton. 

Beoknua Ftrs, 848 Dawson atrret, Bronx. 
N, T. C. 

Bellstsd A Irrla. 8090 Euclid Ave.. Cin- 
cinnati. 

Bennett. Arthar. Little Rtts Club. Bklyn. 

Bennett, Boh, (Frisco 8/ncopators), va 
Winton St., Phllsdalphla. 

Bennett. Theron. Dutch MIIL Long B«ach. 
Cal. ^ 

Berchmaa. Hantl. 2tS Weat 46th St.. 
M. T C 

isergac Wllllani ■.. 17 Grand Are., Engle- 



Bloom. Irving, Toklo Club. N. T. C. 

Blumentba:'a Orch., Sovereign H., 0300 
Kenmore, Chicago. 

Boarta. Carl, Boa 718, Niagara Falla. 

Bodenall. Hoonllght Gardens, Culver City. 
Cal. 

Boernstein, Irving, Grafton H., Washing- 
ton. 

Bon Ton Serenaders (Arthur Karr), 
Colonial H., Nashua, N. H. 

Bott, Gas. Blltmore H.. N. T. C. 

Boutelle Brothers, Concord. N H. 

Boyle, Billy, Ccplryl'laza H., Boston. 

Bradfleld, E. Max, Palace U., San Fran- 
claco. 

Braunadorf Orch.. eu 22d St., Oalraston. 

Breed. Per,ey. Chateau Oanaanu Boston. 

Breen. Johnnie, 420 Elagle St.. Buffalo. 

Breesklo, Daniel, Metropolitan T., Waah- 
<ngton. 

Breltner, Q. W.. 82 Spruce St., Mln- 
oeapolla 

BRIGODE, ACE, aad His It Tlr- 
gialaas, Moato Carle, N. ¥. C. 

Broadway Melody Boys. John Hombach. 
Roae Tea Gardena. Wilmington. 

Broderlck's Entertalnera. Lakevlew B.. 
Lowell. 

Brown-Agle'a Orch., Arcadia B. R., 
N. T. C. 

Brownagla. Ted. 922 S. Ninth St.. Harris- 
burg. Pa. 

Brown. Bill, Terrace Garden, N. T. C 

Brunnles Merrett. Friars Inn, Van Buren 
a Wabash, Chicago. 

Bryant. Will U., 1320 B. tth St. Terre 
Haute. 

Bove. M. Sun De Luxe C. Philadelphia. 

Buck, Vema. Marigold Ofirdena. B'way * 
Grace, CThicago. 

Burreaa CLarlea 814 Bryant Building. 
Kansas City. 

Burroughs, W. Ray. 488 Melville St. 
Rochester N. T. 

..Bnrtnett, Earl, Blltmore H., Los An- 
geles. 



ROY FOX 



and his Or^estra 

Now Featured at the 

Cafe Lafayette 

LOS ANGELES 



Burnham. Toren, Grey Road Inn, Port' 
land. Me 

Buckeye Wonders (Fred Frlnkky), 84t So 
Main St.. Akron. O. 

Burk. Milo, Brockton, Masa 

Burke, C^lck. AmeiAury. Mass. 

Bush. Ralph, Mandarin Restaurant. Claro- 
Und, O. 

Butler, Joa, SS28 No. Oakley arenne, 
Chicago. 

Butler, Mel, Davenport H.. Spokane. 

Byers. Hale, Club Barney, W. Id St, 
N. T. C. 



Cady, H. B . Allegan. Mich. 

Calabreese, Louis, Colonial D. H., Onset, 
Masa. 

CALIFOSNIA BAMBLEBS, H. Ala- 
mae, M. T. O. 

California Royal Orch.. Whittle Springs 
Pavilion, KnoKvlile, Tenn. 

Campbell, Leonard. Hotel Ontario, 
Troutbarg, N. T. 

Campus Sarenadera Troy, N. T. 
Campna Tramps, College Side Inn, En- 
gene, Ore. 
Canajoharle Band. CJanaJoharla, N. T. 
Caperooo, Fred, 401 Broadway, Camden. 

Carman, Theodora. Columbia H., Aaburr 
Park. N. J. 

(?armal. Jack, Angeio'a, N. T. C. 

Carr, Percy, Whltehead'a, Spokane. 
Carr, Jimmy, Silver Slipper. N. T. C. 

Carter, Fred Majestic D. U., Long Beach. 
Cal. 

Case, Clatr, ^ So. Flower St., tioa 
Angeles. 

C^asey Harry, Plantation. Culver City, 
Cal. 

Casey Kenneth, Steeplechase P., C. I. 

Century Harmonists. 187 Cove St.. New 
Bedford. 

Century Serenaders (Austin Mack), 
Frolic, Chicago. 

Cervonne. ls«y, 410 Sixth Ar., Pittsburgh. 

Chapman, Jack, Drake H., Chicago. 

Cheatham, Itlchard, Majestic H.. Cleve- 
land, O. 

Chicago Jazs Band, Billy Cook's Inn, 
Tonkers. N. Y. 

Chief White Cloud. Indian Head Tavern, 
Saratoga, N. T. 

Chllcott George M., 830 So. Broadway, 
Los Angeles, CaL 



JEAN GOLDKETTE 



Bargar. WlUlaai J., 0419 Penn Ave.. Pitts- 
burg. 
Bargmaa. AL 41 Harvard Place. Buffalo 
Berliner, Jo^ Baa Bre«za H., Long 
Branch. N. J. 
BBBVIB, BBN. BeoaereH H., N. T. C. 
Bernle. Dara. Clro's Cafe. W. tSth St., 
N. T. C 
Bernstein. Jack. Soy Fong. Buffalo. 
Bert Alvln. 1008 VIckroy St., Pittsburgh. 
Bethlehem Steel Company Band IC. M 
^ Suufferl, • Bethlaheoi. Pa 

Blase, Paul, Castle Farms, Cincinnati. 
Binghaai, TheaMS W., 88 S. Ryan Ht, 



Orchestra 

victor Berordlng ArtUts 

Management of 

Je«n Ooldkette Orchestru 

17 Brady Street 
DETROIT 



Christian, Tommy, dance tour, Pennsyl- 
vania. > 

Cinderella Qrch.. Cinderella B R, Chicago. 

Circle Quintette. Busonl's Balconades, 
N. T. C. 

CIrlna, Eugene, .torn Toy R., N. J. C. 

Clancy, Eiwyn, <47 Livingston Are. 
Lyndhurst N. J. 

Clark. It, Dreamand D. H., Cedar Rap Js. 

Clark. Don. La Monica B.. Santa 
Monica, Cal. 

Clay, 8onn>, Rose Room D. H., Los 
Aageiea. 



Club Orch. (Ed. Heckmaa), College 
Pt, N. T. 

Cos, Fraddta. tU W. Dongtaa St. Read- 
ing. Pa. 

Cohen. Henry. Tent Caf«^ Loe Angelea 
(Soheiu Loo. Syncopatora, Mew Terrace, 
B'klyn. 
Cohen, Richard. yandecMIt H., N. T. C. 
(>>bn. Fha Boo* Broa. Cafeteria. L<oa 
Angelea. 

Colasanto. Francesco, Dominion P.. Mont- 
real. 

Coleman. Bmll. Trocadero C, N. T. C 
Colllna. laaac D.. BIgwtn Inn.. Hunu- 
vine. Can 

C^OMMANDEBS. THE (Irrlag Aarea- 
soa>. ears Variety, N. T. C. 

Connelly, Harold R.. 489 Central Are., 
Bridgeport 

Connor, Joe, care of W. H. Oldfltld. II 
Hanover St., Nantleoka. Pa. 

Conatantlne, Johnnie. Brilliant D. H., SS27 
W. Madison St., Chicago. 
Conway, Patrick. 219 W. 4«lh St. N. 
Coogan. Art, Club Madrid. Phlla., Pa. 
Cook's Caotlvators. Faribault. Mian. 
Cook, Charlie, Dreamland B. R.. Paulina 
and Van Buren, Chleaga. 

Cook. George, L„ A. Athletic aub, Loa 
Angeles. 
Cool. Harold, Morton's P.. Freeport. L. I. 
Cooley, Frits, Maple View Halt Plttsfleld. 
Mass. 

Coon-Sanders Orch., Congress H, Chi- 
cago. 

Copp, Chet, Pythian Temple, Brockton, 
Mass. 

Cotton Pickers. Cinderella B.. N. T. C'. 
Coulter, Joe, Pepper Pot C, Briggs Bouse, 
Chicago. 
Covato, Etsle, NIzoo OrtU. Pittsburgh. 
Cox, Harry, Robert Treat H., Newark. 
t,ouls H. Coyle. 218 S. 10th St., Easton 
Pa. 

CBEAOBB. WILLIE, ear* Irrlag Ber- 
lin, inc., 1807 B'way, M. Y. C. 

Crescent Meioay Five. Albermarle Pal- 
ace, B'klyn, N. T. 
Craven'a Golden Gate. Mason City. la. 
Crawford. Merlin C. Harrlaburg. Pa. 
Crawford. Sam. Hiawatha Gardena. Manl- 
tou. CteL 

Crawford. Thomas L.. Wichita. Kan. 
Crawford's Orchs., 4t Amer. Ntt Bank 
Bidg.. Ashevllle. N. C. 

Crawford's Blue Ridge Blue Band, 
(Wm. Smith), Spartanburg. 8. C. 

Crist Cart Oil N. Elm St, Greenboro, 
N. C. 

Oltertont (Eddie Krlcke). Danes Tour, 
Pa. 



Fky, Bernard, Fay's T., Provldeaceu 
Feeney, Jeasa M., 228 B. 11th St.. Oak- 
land. 

Felgan, Manuel, Cooper -Carl ton H.. Chi- 
cago. 

Fenn, F. O., 1389 Union St. B'klyn, N. T. 

Fardlnando, Lt. Felix. VenetUn Gardens. 
Manchester, N. H. 

Feyt J. William. 878 River St.. Troy, 
N. T. 

Fiddler. Dick, Deschler H., Columboa. 

Fink. E. A.. Luchow's, N, T. C. 

FInley, Lloyd C, Bice H., Houston. 

Finston, Nathaniel. Chicago T., Chicago. 

Plnaet William. Arcadia, Detroit 

Fischer, Cart Majestic D. H., Detroit. 
Fischer. Chaa L., Eastman H., Hot 
Springs, Ark. 

Fisher, Harley, Doyletown. Pa. 

Fisher. Mark. Walton Roof. Philadelphia. 
Fisher, Max, Crlscoe B., Santa Monica. 
Cal. 

Flake, Bert. Rendezvous C, Los An- 
geles. 

Five Kings of Syncopation. Clilcago 
Beach H., Chicago. 

Fold, Jack, Arcadia, St Louia. 



DAVE HARMAN 



AND ORCHESTRA 

Now Playing Cinderella Ballroom 

ON TOdB 
Permaaeat address: WItilamsport. Pa. 



DAN GREGORY 



aad lU* faaaoBS 

Crystal Palace Orchestra 

Exclusive Victor Record Artists 
8MkStreet. a^r Braadway, New Torfc 



Cullen. Bert B.. 814 B. Stb St. Sonth 
Boston 

Culverwell, Charles, Rbodes-on-tbe-Paw- 
tucket. Pawtucket R. L 

Currle. Harry, Seelbacb B.. t,oulsvllle. 

Cutting, Ernie, (James Boys), Vander- 
bllt T., N. T. a 

D 

Dalley. Frank. Fort Towers, Pompton 
Turnpike, Cedar Grove, N. J. 

Dantslg, E. J.. 848 Putnam Are., B'klyn. 

d' Alfonso, Ed. Casino. Narraganaet Pier, 
R. I. 

D-Artrl's Orch., II 14th St, Norwich, 
Conn. 

Dabney, Gene, Rose Room D. H., Las 
Angelea. 

Davidson, J. Walter, Sheridan T., N. T. C. 

L«avles. Walt Fort Washington Inn. Phlla- 
delphia. Pa. 

Davis, (%arlle. 87 North Sherman Drive. 
Indianapolla. 

Davis Mack, 104 West OOth St., N. T C. 

Davis. Eddie Club Lido, N. T. C 

Davis, Meyer, C. Le Paradls, Washington. 

Davis, Meyer, New Wlllard H., Washing- 
ton. 

Davis, Meyer, Bellevue-Stratfoid H., Phil- 
adelphia. 

Davis, Meyer. Club Udo Venice, N. T. C. 

DeCoia'a Band. 910 B. Marahfleld Ave., 
Chicago. 

DeDrolt John, Busonl's D. H., N.T.C. 

Deep Blver Orch.. Rosa Danceland. M. 
T. C. 

Da Lampe Orch., Trianon B., Chicago. 

De Marcoa> Sheika, Whita'a "Scandala," 
Apollo, N. T. C 

De La lyrrerra. Imperial H.. San Fran- 
cisco. 

DeQuarta, Peter. <3olaaalmo's, Chicago- 
Dexter, Fred. Wlseensla Roof Garden, 
Milwaukee 

Diehle, Oamond. Bat Shop. Lake A State, 
Chicago. 

Dixieland Fire, Busonl's D. H.. N.T.C. 

Dixie Serenaders, Linger Longer Lodge, 
Raleigh. N. 0. 

Dolln, Max, California T.. San Francisco. 

Domlnodlans, Domino D. H., Troy, N. T 

Domino Orch. (Irvine Gordon), 22 4th 
Street Troy, N. T. 

Don/ielly, W. H.. 289 Olenweod Are.. 
Bast Orange. N. J. 

Drobeggs, Chas., Frolic D. H.. 22nd A 
Satte. Cltlcago. 



Foresters (Charlie Foster). Forest Hill 
Country Club. Durham. N. C. 

Fogs. Arthur M.. 174 Beacon St. Port- 
iandr Me. 

Footwarmers* Orchestra (Nelson Hnrst). 
Richmond. Kr. 

Fontana-Schmidt Orch.. Karp'a Amater- 

Fowler, Blllle. La Petite B. N. T. C. 
Fox. Roy, Lafayette Orr Loa Angeles. 

FranclscI, Iran, Cleveland H., Cleveland. 

Fraser. Eddie. laOgU McCadden Plaoa 
Frantzen. Henry. Club Alabam, Holly- 
wood, Cat 
Los Angeles 

-Frazler, Eddie, Plantation, Culver City, 
Cat 

Friedman, AI. Tocng's, N. T. C. 

Freeman. George, Venetian Oardens, 
Montreat 

Freund. A.. 12th Armory. N. T. C 

IWET HITGO. HenMaa-Haas. N. T. C. 

Friary. George. Rockland. Maas. 

Friedberg, Theodore, Majestic H., N. T. C. 

Friedman, Abe, Louisiana C, 1142 So. 
Michigan, Chicago. 

Friese, Julius F., Strand T., Stamford. 

Frisco Orch. (Jlramie Unger). 508 Dwlght- 
Bldg., Jackson, Mich. 

Frost, Chet. Hamilton H.. Bermuda. 

Frisco, Sal, Mill Caprice, N. T. C. 

Fry, Charlea U., 1410 E. Columbia Ave.. 
Philadelphia. 

Fry, E. J., Frenaont- Mich. 

Fuller, Er.rl. Le Claire H., Rock la'.snd, 
III. 

Fogmann, Ted, 313 E. Cortland St., Jack- 
son, Mich. 



Oalvin. J. J.. Plaza T.. Worcester. Mass. 
OABBBB. JAN. Carai Oahles. Fla. 

Gardiner. Sol. Toeng-a N. T C 

Gardner, Charles C, 1527 N. 24th St., Lin- 
coln. Neb. 

Gamer, Msrk. Garden, Flint. 

Gaul, George, 2115 Madison Are., BalU- 
more. 

Gauthler, A. Vincent, Congress H., Chi- 
sago. 



TED HENKEL 



and his Orchestra 

LEIGHTON'S CAFETERIA 
787 8. Broadway, Loa Aagclea aad 

VIRGINIA HOTEL 
LONG BEACH 



MAL HALLETT 



and his 

Versatile Entertaining Band 

Arcadia Ballroom 

Broadway at 53rd St., New York 
"FOVBTH TBAB ON BBOADWAT" 



Duff, Jimmy, Post Lodge, R. H., N, T. C. 

Dututhiana (Frank E. Malnella). Armory. 
Duluth. 

Durante, Jimmy, Club Dnrant. N.T.C. 

Dyer, B., Wardman Park H., Washington 

Dytch, Havcy. 408 S. First St, Diytona, 
Fla. 



EJben. I>amb«rt, 71st Armory, N. T. C. 

Blsenbourg, Dok, T. D. Cooks ISO Boyle- 
ston St, Boston. 

Blgar-s Orch., Wisconsin Roof B., Mil- 
waukee. 

Elklna Eddie. Club RIchman. N. T. C. 
Ellington. Duke, City Halt HararhlU, 
Mnna 

Elmwocd Jass Band (Harry Hanamann). 
87 Peterson street Jersey City. 

Emerson, Wayae, Fort Steuben H,, Stcu- 
benvllle, Ohio. 

Engle, Violet Union Hill T., Gloucester, 
Mass. 

Brdodys Ftaysra (Wea Mortimer), Betel 
Vancouver Vaaeourer. 

Bppel, Walter, 8780 N. Seventh St.. Phila- 
delphia, 

Brdody. Tjo. Park Lana H., N. T. C, 

Erdody's Serenaders (J. Kaaelsr). taaary 
Cottage Inn. Madison. N. J." '^ 

Erdody's Metodlsu (Frank Fnnda, Jr.), 
Rtts Oadton H , Montraat . . 

Estlow, Bert Kalckatbocker OrlU, " At- 
lantic City, .Mi J. .T» . 1, ..■ • 

Eubank. Philip Lea, Harllngen, Tax. 

Evans, Alfred. ei» Chpltol Theatre Bldg., 
DetrolU J ♦ '^ > • . i, « . 

'• ' ' F *^ ■ 

Famous CrackerpacKa Shaatay's^ Parte, 
France. 
Pandal. Burt. Moaritr'a-ea-the-Ohartse, 
oet»a. 



Oaderer, Bob, Balboa T.. San Diego. 
Gallagher. Jimmie. Checker Inn, Baaton. 
Gaul, George, Baltimore, Md. 
Gauthler, Vincent. Congreaa H., (rhloago. 
Gaudette's Serenaders, Hollywood Inn, 
Hillsgrove, R. I. 
Gay, Cassey. Club Manor, Venice. 
Gay Ira. 812 Majestic Theatre Bldg., 
Los Angelea 
Gay, Mace, Acea Brockton. Mass. 
Oeldt AI, 117 8. New Jersey Ave., At- 
lantic City. 
O^ileT. Mac. Ideal. N. T. C. 
Glkdron, Henrir Strand Roof. N. T. C. 
Georgia Five (Bir Drewes), 74S7 9Sd Are., 
Woodhaven. L. I. 
Gilbert Jack. Al's Tavam. B'klvn. 
Gilt Emerson, Bamboo Gardena, Clare- 
land. 

Glllen, Frank, ISJS Broadway, N. T. C. 
Gllllgan's Orch., Andrew, Grand Dan- 
sant Clacinnatl. 

Olaser, Ben, Beaux Arts R.. 4Hh St 
A Cth Ave., N. T. C. 
Giants. Nathan, 14S W. 4Sth St, N.T.C. 
Glee, Charlie, 48 Warren St., Ccncord. 

Goetce, Billy, Moberly, Mo. 

Gold Dragons (Johnny Johnson), St. 
Petersburg, Fla. 

Gold, Lou, Club Wigwam, ». T. C. 

Goldberg, George. 2219 Callow Are.. Balti- 
more. 

Ooldby, Ha!, Coleman H.. Asbury Psrk. 

dclden. Ernie . McATpIn H., N. T. C. 
OOLDKETTE, JEAN, 17 Brady St.. 
Detroit. 

Goldman, AI, Vendome H., Long Branch. 
N. J. 

Goldman, Bthal, Chalet Rest Long Islsnd 
City, N. T. 

Gonzales, Soloman N.. 810 B. 4th St. 
Santa Ana, C!al. 

Gotham Rainbiera. T.a Petite R., N.T.C. 

Grabal'a Western Klectrle Band, Chicago. 

Grant Andy, Seaside, Rockaway, N. T. C 

Green. A. J.. 840 West Ud St, Los 
Angeles. 

Green, Jack. Roseland B. R., N. T. C. 

Greenwich V. Serenaders, C. Martin, At- 
lantic City. 

Greer's Orch., Davenport, la. 

Gregory, Dan. Crystal B., N. T. C. 

Grey, Max, Arras Inn. N. T. C. 

Greystone Orch., Greystone H.. Dayton. 



Halataad, Henry, St Praada B. a.- 
Franolaco. ' ■•■ 

Hand, Art, B. Alamac, N. T. C 
Handler, AI Perahlngs Palace. 8400 OsA, 
tags Grove. Chicago. "'•' 

Hann. Fred. Terrace Gardena Chlcaao 
Hanaen, Leonard (Uusk O'Hare) pii— 
Oardens, 6944 W. Msdison. Chicago 
Harknesa Eddie. Olympic H., Seattle 
^JHarman, Dare, State T., Unlontowa, 

^,^^"}^ ** '■'T ^- Knickerbocker H.. 
Naahrllle. "^ 

Harrison. H., Minnehaha D. H. ij^m 
Beach, Cal. ' ^'*"« 

Harmony Six. 807 Market St., Chatta. 
nooga. ^ 

H art, Ronnie, 39 Becher St.. London Caa. 

Hatch, George L.. Janpsville. Wla 
Hausman. Benny. Sliver Slipper, Patsr* 
son. N. J. 

Haverback, Max, 108 Clark St., lUrtfoitf^ 

Hayn. Peter. 1708 Gates Ava.. Brooklyk. 
Hayworth. Herb, Grebe a R., Clevelandl 
Ohio. 

Heald. Harry, Calvin Theatre, Northama. 
ton. Mass. ^ 

Healy. William J.. Schenectady, N. T 

Haaly A Townley Orchestra. 8tockt««, 

Hector, Chocolate, St Jamea Th. Bids 
Boston. ^" 

Helmes. Scctty, Palaes B.R., Old OrcbaM 
Besob, Me 

Helman, Sam J., Radlason H., Minns* 
spoils. 

Helberge', .Rmll, Bond H.. Hartford ' 

Heltsman. Harold. 64 Bhlmoods straat. 
Rochester. 

Henderson. Fletcher, Roseland B., N T C. 

Henket Ted, Virginia H., Long Beach, 

Hennlgt, Bi:i, Luna Park. N. T. C. 

Henry, Edw. B., S Murray Hill Park. Hal- 
den, Mass. 

Henry, Franka. American House. Boatoa. 

Henry, Fted, Chateau Shanley. N. T. C 

Henahell. Jlmmla. North American Res- 
taurant, Chicago 

Herllhy, Joe Recreation B.. Portland. Me. 

Herzberg, Harry, 2043 Chestnut St. Phlla-' 
delphia. 

HIatt. Hal, Merry Gardens. 8138 Sheffield. 
ChlcaKG. 

Hickman, Art, Blltmore H., Loa Angeles. 

HIckson, Hickory, Moulin Rouge, Paris, 
France. 

HInes. Walter (Jim Brennan, Mgr.), 
(* Walnut St.. Wllkes-Barre, Pa. 

Hodek, Frank W.. Roseland (iardena, 
Omaha. 

Holer, John. 1608 Elizabeth Place. Cincin- 
nati. 



ART KAHN 



and his 

Columbia Recording 
Orchestra 

Third CoBsevatira Seaaea 
SENATE, CHICAGO 



Hoffman. Harry. Nixon'a Pittsburgh. 

Hoffmsn, Lester G., 77 Fenlmore Are., 
Buffalo, N. T. 

Hollander, Will, Ambaaador H.. N. T. C 

Hollowelt Ben. Strand D. H., Wllmlng- 
Hollywood Hawks (A. Natoll), Green 
Mill. Toledo, O. 

Holmes, "Scotty," Winter Garden B., 
Lawrence, Maas. 

Holmes, Wright Martinique H., N. T. C. 

Horlick, Harry, H. Shelton, N. T. C. 

Horton's Peacock Orch. (Crawford's), 
Ashevllle, N. C. 

Hrabak, Alvla. 1138 (}oettman St., N. S.. 
Pittsburgh. 

Hurst Eddie. Valley Dale. Columboa O. 

Hurtado Brothers. Bsl Tabarln. Hartford. 

Hyde, Alex, Deutches T., Munchen, Ger' 
many. 



» . 



I 



Original IndianaS 



Record and Radio Artists 

New Playing Cinderella Ballroom 
48(h Street aad Broadway, New Terk 

TOMMY MORTON, Uaaager 
Phone Richmond Hill 8179. Sterllag 8826 



Grosser Elmer, TromiAer'a R.. B'klyn, 

Gnrntck. JM.' SS Reynolds AVe., Prori- 
denoe. 

Gutterson'a ?aal, Solomon's D, R , 
Loa Angelas. 

H 

Hacker, Harry, II B'way, N. 1. C 
Hall, Allwi. Junior Orph., Los Angelee. 

HaAett. iUk ArcaAla B. BL, mTx. O. 



Illlngworth, H. M^i Ui Lincoln St.. 
Framlngham, Mass. 

Illinois Serenaders, Lakelawn H., Dele* 
ran, Wla 

Ingriselll. I.. Atha Restaarant N. T. C. 

Imperial Marimba (Henry Montessorolk 
Amerlcsn House, Boston. 

Indiana Five (Tom Morton), Cinder* 
ella B., N. T. C. 

Ingraham. Roy. Brandatatter'a Crllloa, 
Loa Angelea. 

Irvln, Holland C, Sllrar Leaf Inn, Bast 
Hartford. C^onn. 

lula. Robert P., Southern H., Baltimore. 

lula, F., Rivolt T., Baltimore. 



,J 



Jackson, COrllea (Jutle), 2017 8. Brsat \ 
St.. PhlUdelphla. ' 

Jackson. Harry, 74 West OOth St., N. T. a < 

Jsckson. Helen, Jermyn H., Scranton, Pfc ! 

Jackaoa, Johnnie. Rainbow Gardena MI* - 
ami, Fla. J 

Jachaon's Jatzopatora.- 18 Chestnut Bt« * 
Gloversrllla, N. T. 

Jacobeon. At t80 Weat 111th St. N. T. O. 

Jamea. Billy, cio Bart McHugh. Land Title . 
Bldg.. Philadelphia. < 

Janover, Albert L.. 123S Grant Afe>« ] 
N. T. C. ' 



SAM LANIN j 



AND ORCHESTRA 
ROSELAND 

Seventh Year on Broadway 
A "NURMI" RUN 



Jedet Henry 478 Hawthorne Are., New- 
ark. N. J 

Jehle, John, 76 Driggs Are., Brooklyn. 

Jockera M. M.. 409 West 102d SU Lee 
Angeles. 

Jogaon's Orchestra. Moullat's. N. T. C 

Johnson. Arnold, Hollywood, HollF* 
wood, Cal. 

Johnson, Jimmy, Bmbassy Club, Hallf 
wood, Cal. _.. 

Jcbnaon, Walter, Utile CTub, 151 B. Chi- 
cago Ave., Chicago. 

Johnston. Melvllie 90 Marlborough Are-, 
Ottawa, Can. 

Johnstone, Jack, Sanaarolr, Chicago. 

Jolly Friars (AI Veten). Plaaa Dance- 
land, Freeport L. I. 

Jones, Clarence M., Owl T., Chicago. 



JACK LINTON 

AND HIS 

CADET ORCHESTRA 

New. Novel ancl Entertaining 

Unanimcus Praise by Preii •"<< 
Public. 

( \«K VIM KM lOPrif 

Iii:,ii HriHtj»a). >»>« Yurk 



Wednesday, April 8, 1925 



MUSIC 



VARIETY 



48 



JOD«a. ■ C.. Itth /trmenr. BrookliTD. 
Jonea, Frank, Casino, Round I^k* 

'jONra^lSIIAM, Hue d« la Pali. N.Y.C. 
Jordon. Art. 62M1 Norwc d St., Phlla., Pa 
Joy, Jlmmlia. St. Antliouy U.. San An- 

toolo,' T«xas. 



ft'OLrC BOOKK (R«car W«lf« Kahn), 
Biltmore H., N. Y. <'. „ _ . 

iCabn Sammy. Hoaaniont B., Brooklyn, 

"kahn. ABT. Senate T,. Madlaon » 

Keilcir, Chlcaso. 
Kabn. Htrman, Tlvoll T.. Newark. N J 
Kalwr. Bmla. Orpbeun. Bay City. Mich 
Kataer'a Oreh . Rlrervlrw Park B.R 

Kanawblana rWm Ferrara). Okarlrston. 
W Va 

Kaplan, F J ■ New Bamboo Inn.. 3223 W 
Madiaon St., Cblcaco, 111. 

Tarm * Andrewa Band, Folllea Bar- 
mr«. Atlantic City. N. J. 
Kaianer. 8oI., Ferrer! Clul». N. T. C. 
Kaatner. Sol. Lon«acrB Club, N. T. C. 



PRYOR MOORE 

ORCHESTRAS 

Playing D*ily at th« 

-. 5 Boos Bros. Cafeterias 

aiao 
The l^layhouse Orchestra 

and 
Contracting Special Dance 
, . Orchestras 
LOS ANGELES 



Ka«^ Harry Bal Tabarin. Hartford 

* Kaur. Herbert. Royal Orlll. N T C. 

Kaufman. WIthey (Pennsylvania Sere 
aadera). 1T2 W Slat St., N Y C. 

Kay Artliur. ^^taie T . Lo» Anselea. 

Kavrleta BInirham Aehevnie N r 
. K«am«y'a, Stamford. Conn 

K'bhl" Onrdnr \aia .^yrafuae 
■'Kell> B«-f irnt'-- . Qtnble* 4S1 Riwb S« 
Chi • -. 

Keminler'a. Hlghtand Club. PltuburKh 

Kenin. Herman (Oaorg* Olaent. Portland 
B P'rtland. Ore 

Kenturky Acea (B. J. Ctarlatle). 18S1 N 
Ormativ Ave L,oiilrv1IIe 

Kentucky Kernela <Joa B Buff ma nn) 
AdelDhla. Philadelphia 

Kerr. Oherles. Cafe -Martin. Atlantic City 

Kfrry Harry. ShanRhal. China. 

KeTstone SIrene Memorial P Wllllama 
por' Pn 

Klnc. Al. 87 Amala St., Bklyn N. T. 

KInc. Hermla. Strand T.. San Franclaoo 
. King. Karl U. Fort Dodra. la 
e; KlnKt of Malod.v fToren DlranM>rk>. » 
|lu>-Ucr St BlQitbamton. N T 

Rlrkman. Don, Odcon. Salt L«k« City. 

Ktrkpatrl' c. J*nnle 18 Waahlnitton St 
Shelby, O 

Klein. Julee. Statier H . Detroit 

Kline. Morrla. 54M Snruoe St. Pblladal- 
»h'.a 

Xacbstadcar, 0«or|«. La 'Sail* H.. Chl- 
eairo 

Knapp, A. 1... Terrace Oardana. Davea- 
port. la. 

Knecht, Jo«. Waldorf-Aetorla H.. N. T. C, 

Knickerbocker Byacopatora. State T.. Loa 
Anael^a 

Koc'k. wnflam. 1141 34th St.. Ullwankea 

Koc«r. Doaclaa. Peacock Inn. 1094 Wllaor 
A»e . Chlcafro 

Kraua. Arthur, 1483 Broadway. N. T. C 

Kr.Tu«(rHll. Walter. Strand T.. San Fran- 
el aco 

Krerh. BeaJ. A. 83 Fourth Are. Pater 
•on N J 

Kricketta. Bmla, 06 Sixth Ave., Newark. 
N. J. 

Kronahaw, Jack, LeiKhton'a R., 140 S. 
B*way, liom AnKclea. , 



The Original Memphis 5 



ON DANCE TOUR 
Direction BERNIE FOYER 
1674 Broadway, New York 



Uoden. Ckeaar. La Salla U., Cblcaso. 

Unk. Ulchael, 1888 Uathcata Ave., 
.N. T. C. 

LIpachuta, Oeorve, Warfleld T., Ran 
CrancUco. 

LIpaey. Uaurte. 1731 Humboldt Blvd., 
Chicago. 

Lobdell, Jeaae, Pekln C, Beaton. 

I..onn. B. D 777 City Hall Ave.. Uoni- 
real 

LOPKZ, VINCENT, PenniiylTante B., 
N. If. C. 

Uiiwz. Vincent. Statier H., BuHalo. 

LioulBvllla Five (Chrlatle Malato), 1S83 B 
astb St. Brooklyn. 

l>owa. Burt, Allaton. Beaton. 

Lubert. Al. China Inn, .N T. C. 

Nurky, Dick Valentine Inn. 22 B. Adamt 
Chire-. 

I.YMAN. ABE, Cocoaoat Grove, Am- 
b<u>aa<lor H.. Ixtm Aiiaelee. 

I.yman Harmony Hoya (Eddie Tuller). 
Redondo Beach U. H., Redondo Beacb, 
Cal 

L.ynn. Sammy. 20M WicbiU St.. Dallaa 

M 

Maaba. Billy. Waycroaa. Oa 

Mack, Auatln, Cinderella C, (4th and 
Cottase Urove. Chlcaco. 

Madden O Bden li H.. New Caatlc. 
Del 

Uulnella Frank B. Ptpet StvOiom. Ou 
h 

Major F J .1007 Tblid St.. Oeaaa Park. 
'a ' 

Makin. Al. Swimminc Pool. Allenhorat. 
:« • 

Maloney Ralph B MW Bllnor St. Rnoi- 
i^ille. Tpnn 

MalVin. OePrre. Arcadia. B'way S W1I- 
or Chloapo 

Manhattsn Society Orch . Healy'a. Boa- 
'On 

Mann Chrla. Plantation Culver City. 
>1 

Mann. 0<ll. 7« B 8«th St.. N T. C 

Ifnntla. Simon Arcadia. Aabory Park. 
N. J 

Marceile Urauman • Bryptian. boa An- 

elea 

Mancrafr, Irving. Blackatcne H., Chicago 

Markela. Mike. Rilt Carlton H.. N.T C. 

Uarka. Al. Archambauli. .N. T C 

Martin. Nat. "I'll Sav She la." Caaino 
T . N Y C 

Maaon. Billy. RIverton P.. Portland. Me 
Maater. Charlie. Club CadIx, Phlla. 

May. Hugh. Taroma P . Covington. Ky 

May. Mnrrla. Jung Sy N V C 

Matt. Ijiwrence. 23d Armory Brooklyn 

Ma;er Jim. Michigan City Ind 

Maynard'8 Southland Perenadera Whlt- 
•Je Springe, Knoxville, Tenn. 

McCourt. Harold. Tulare. Cat. 



H 



EL PEDESKY AND HIS 
ONTMARTE ORCHESTRA 
OVIELAND FAVORITES 



snOADCASTINO NIGHTLT, KFWB 

HOLLYWOOD, CAL. 



^KRVBGBB, BBNNIE, Pwrody Chib, 
». Y. C. 

Knilee, Max. Weatmlnater H., Boaton. 

KnimbhoU. Oeorge. M8 MMdle St., Mew 

Bedford. 

. Xnrti, Alea H., Plnea BrMc* loa. Croton 
LAe. NY 
Xyta Kent. Chiba, N. T. a 

Lada, Anton. Wllaon'a V. tL, I<oa Aa- 
Celea. 

Ladner'a Rainbow Orch.. Iterriauw P.. 
Lawrence. Maaa. 

tadner'a Dlxelaad Bereaadera, Lake Dea- 
Biaon. WInchendon. Maaa. 

t«dner-B Vlrglolana. Charlloa Hall. 
Charlton. Haaa. 

La Ferrera, Vlaton, St. Franela H. (don- 
••rta), San Franclaco. 

La Forge. Ctrde. Wenona Bea<A. Bay 
City. MIcb. 

Lacaaae, FemandOk 47 French St.. Lowell 

Lambert*! .Orch., Van's PavUlion. Glen 
Lake, N. T. 

I^rabert. Harry, Weat Bud H.. Aabnry 
I*«rk, N. J. 

Larape. Dell. Trianon. 4301 Cbttace Orore 
Chlcaro. T™ """ 

t* llaaaoa. Genre. Alt>e4'T., ProTidenee, 
R. I. 

Landau. Dave B., 881 Sutter Ave.. B'khm. 

Landau. Hike. Little Rita Oub. Bklyn. 
Landry, ^ktt, Brandeia R., Oihaha. 

Lange, Henry. Indian Lake, RnaaeH'a 
Point. O. 

Lantn. Howard. Bdretoa B.. Wildwood, 

i^alB. Jamaa, • Baa Oraffahle. Parian 
^J^NIN. 8AM. R08ELAND V. B., 

t« Rocca, Paul. Peoria, 111 

L«Mlxky, Maurta, Palate Royale. SUO W. 

Lee. George <Huak O'Harel. Bravoort H.. 
Chicago. 

Lerler. J Bd.. ISSS Mone St.. Freaao 
Cal 

Lehman, Bobt Steal Pier. Atlantic City. 
Lenka. Rosa, ISS Fifth St.. Wllllamaport. 

Jra. 

Lenxberg, Jullua. Hippodrome T., N. T. C. 

Levin, M. 478 Whallcy Ave., New Havea 
Levine, Jack, Cinderella B., Long 
Beach, Cal. 

Leviown. Bam, Uarehall Fleld'e Tea 
R'~om. Chlcaflo. 

Lavltow, Bernard, Commodore H.. N. I. O. 

Levy Rlctard B.. IS] Blmer Ave.. Soke- 
nectady, N. T 

Lewis. Ted. Orpheum Circalt. 

Lewia AU Garden Pier B.B.. AtlaalM: 
City 

Lewla. Joe, Solomon's. D. H.. Loe Aji- 
gelea. 
Licka, Baa Tom Ocean Park. Gal. 
Lifahey. Owiar. Aator H., N. T. C 
Linden, Caaaor, La Salle H., Chlcaco. 
„Llnk. Miehaai 1888 Batbcau Ave i 
N. T. C 



f^ Msi^a^^^ 



McDonald, Harold. Cinderella. Long 
Beach. CaL 

McDougal, Jamee, Regent T.. Detroit. 

McEnelly. Bdw J. *• Sylvan St.. Spring 
Ocld. Maaa. 

Mclntyre, Jamea, Chauteau Laurler. Ot- 
tawa. Can. 

McKay. OalL American T.. Salt lake 
City 

McOrath, Frank, Weber Duck Inn, 
Wrentham. Maaa. 

MoKenaia Hichlandera (William O. Mc- 
(nti>shi S20 S. Wabaab Ave., Chicago. 

McKown's Master Mi^alclan. Hippodrome 
Portland, Ore 

McNally^ John J., 371 MeComb Place 
Olendala. N. T. 

MeVea. L S.. 1321 B 8Sa St.. Los An- 
relea 

Mead. Prsd, Club Antlera. N. T. C 

Heinle, Bmllle, Bclomon'a D. H.. Loa A|i- 
eelea 

Meltaer, Bam. Cltlb Raytao. Thompson 
%t.. N. T. a 

MEMPHIS nVB (Frank SifaeralU), 
ears F«y«r, 1674 B'wAy. N. Y. C. 

Uenln. Lou. Mah Jong lun, N. T. C. 

Merrill. Han-y. Poknmoke City. Md. 

Merrill, Ignata. Maumora. N. T. C. 

Meaaner Bros. 48 Orovc St.. Rldgefleld 
Park. N J 

Metropolitan Players (Terkea). 1428 Broad- 
way NYC. 

Meyerlnok. Herb, Oafe Oiandaja. San 
Francisco 

Meyer, Oscar, 4528 N. Camac St.. Phlla- 
delphia. 

Meyersu Albert. 6206 CHrard Ava. Phtta- 
delphia. 

Meyera. Bart. Rainbow Gardens, {slaad 
Park, Me. 

Meyeta. Oeorge, Cinb Alame, N. T. C. 

Meyera. Henaaa, Ocean Plasa H., Loac 
Branch. N. J. 

Meyers, Louis, Hom'a D. H., Loa Angelee. 

Meyeraon, BMe. 677 Bonnie Brae St.. 
iM* Angelee. 

Miami Synconatara. Miami H.. Daytan. 

Midway Gacden Orch.. Midway Garden. 
Chicago. 

Miller. De Marr. Rock Springs Park, 
Cheater, W. Va. 

Miller. B.. Redondo Beach Dance Pavilion. 
Rednndo BeacK Cal. 

Miller. Georte C Palais Royal. Hartford. 

Miller. Nat. ISl Williams St. Cbelaea. 
Mass. 

MLLLEB BAT, yietare thaatre taor. 

Miller. W.. Rlts Carleton H.. FbUadcl- 
phla 

Mills, BUI, Dnraat H., Flint. 
Mills, Peck, P. O. Box 70J, Camber- 
land. Hd. 



GEORGE MEYERSI 



AND HIS 

Club Alamo Orchestra 

Appearing Nightly at the 

CLUB ALAMO 

253 Waat I26th St., New York City 



Ocaan Park, Ca;. 



Mlner-Doyle Orch.. Associate Oansant. 

Mitchell. Al, Crystal SItppar B. R., 
Cleveland „ , 

Mitchell. Bddla, Valley Dale. Columbus. 
Moora DIaty. Banter Island lbs. Pelhara. 
N T 

Moore, Prjror, Boea* Bros. R.. Loa An- 

llM^re. Virgfl, Apo^a. rndtanapalls 

Morris. Mel, Trayroore H., Atlantic 
City. 

Moraa. Kenneth. Prlara Inn, Loa An- 
geles. . _ „ 

Mosbirs Blue Blowers, Solomon's D. H., 
Los Anrelea. _ ■ 

Mnaher. Victor, 1137 4«th Ave. Sontk. 
•Mlnneapolla. Minn. , 

Mulvanliy. Paul, Nashua. N. H. 

Mulv<>y. Burt. Rita (cabaret), N. T. C. 

Munn. N. »r«tt, Raton Rapids. MIeb. 

Murvaer, Alfred. Ootb>m H.. N. T. C. 

Murphy. T. Worth. (Aateao. BalUmor*. 

Murphy s Orcb.. Boar's Head. Haverhill. 

Myios, Bert. Nautical Oardsaai Revsrs 
Beach. Maaa. 

I I'l U) .,r.,ll', , ',..1 .«. ,1T 

C jr,< „(J M (8t»3A .'«M .>J')i4f' 



SAMMY KAHN 

Ulrertar at His Orcheatra at the 
Kokemont Ilallroom, New York, 
Opinea In a Letter to the PubllnhvrH 
that "It'a a distinct pleaanre to play 
■FLORIDA ' We are featarina this 
worthy fax-trat regiwlarly aaa alao 
broad eaatlaa It. The tane la a eorker 
and the ARTHUR LANGB Armnac- 
ment a fTIaaste." That's an aaHolle- 
Ited trlbate to Jesse Greer's Great 
Kox-Trot. 

FLORIDA 

By OBBBN aad GREER 

Pnbllahed by 

Robbiiu-Engel, Inc. 

1688 Broadway. New York City 



Nap. Al, Shapiro Jk Hart'a, Brooklyn. 
Nataberg, Julaa. Southern dance luur 
.Nat-ay. Haxay. Biltmore H.. N. Y C. 
.N'.T.i or. Oliver. B- x «23. lllrmloctiam 
Nelson, .leona. Balnea. N. I. C. 
NelT Art iSa SSprUcr St.. Philadeipbia 
.'«Jen'nn. Norm (lluak O'Hare) Wln">i 
Garden Reruurant. Stale A Monroe. Chl- 
caco 
N.ewman, Bddtc, 1924 Bergen :>t. B'klyn 
Newman. Helen, Golden Phi-aaant R., N 
Y ». 
New Orloana Jass Band. Bu^.tni s. B klyi 
N'ew Vnrk Navy Tard Band <.'4 Sanna) 
NIchclaa. Nick. Steeple Ohaae I'ler At- 
lantic City 

Nurthrup, Leo Coliaeum B. R.. 6t. Petera- 
burg, Fla. 
No* L.ew. Port Arthur Bklyn. 
Nosaokotr Orch.. 33U Fifth Ave. Pltta- 
tiiiigh * 

Novak. Frank J.. 12S S E First Ave 
\i'imi 
Null. George. Ocean View Beach Va 
.NuKuman. Jnllua. 147 Windsor Ave . 
Hartford 



OBrivn. (?abby, Bangor, Mk. 

U'Hara Allan. 734 Eaat "^P" St . OnUrlo 
Cal 

U'Hara. Huak, Cocoanut Grove, Chicago 

Ollielbeat. G.. Marlborough H.. Asbun 
Park 

Olsen, George, "Kid Boota," Selwyn 
T..: "Follies," New Amsterdam T., Club 
Morits. N. y. C. 

0'N«1I. Jack Golden Pheasant. Clark & 
Madleun, Chicago. 

Original Aces (D A Johnston) Brock- 
wayville. Pa. 

Original Crescent Orch (J F Wegman) 
AV-mory. MIddletown, N T 

Original Dixieland Jazx Band. Paradise 
B. K., Newark. 

Original Georgia Five, Danceland, Ja- 
maica, L. I. 

Orlrlnai Plasa Quintette (Al L«waon> 
Ctorma N Y 

ORIGINAL MEMPHIS S, «arc Tujtw. 
1674 B'wajr. N. Y. C. 

OriKinal Ragamuflint (Henry H Tobiaat. 
14,% Weet 46tb St NYC 

ORIOLE ORCH.. (Dan Buaao • Ted 
Florito), Edgewater Beach H., Chicago. 

Orlando. NIoholaa. Place H.. N. Y C. 

OaiMirne. George. Nicollet H.. Mlnne- 
apoIlK 

Oatwme, Wallle, Chateau Baltuaroi, 
Springfield. N. J. 

Onwald, Glen, Cinderella Roof, Loa An- 
geles. 

Owens. Dale. Palace T.. Flint, Mich. 



Pace. George C, Rosevills. O 

Palmer, W., La Ponsee Club, N. T. C. 

Panzer, Raymond. OrlenUI Garden. 4815 
N Kedzle. Chicago. 

Papparlaldo, Frank, Hotel C^laca. Mem- 
phia 

Partrtdge. F. L. Mayflower. N T. C. 

Paaternackl and Rnbenateln. Teller T.. 
Detroit. ^ 



KENNETH MORSE i 



FRIAR'S INN ORCHESTRA 
'That's That'* : 
1043 W. Sixth Street 
LOS ANGELES 



a; 



Paulson, BIner, Orees Parrot,' 23Sft W 
Madison, Chicago. 

Pearl, Harry, Vanity Club, N. T. C. 

Pearl. Moray. Shore Oardeoa, Nansasket. 
Masa. 

Pearl's Serenadrri, Nlzon T., PIttaburgh. 
Pedeaky. Mel. MontmarU C. Holly- 
Wtod, Cal. 

Peerless Dance Orch. ^1 Wtebc). 6th abd 
Monmouth St., Neirport. Ky. 

Pele. yvalter, Benbottavllle. S. C. 

Perluaa. Abe, Roae Room. Loa Angelea 

Perahlng'a Band fW. J Stannard). Wash- 
ington Barracka, Waahlngton. 

Peleraon, Howard. TlvoU T., Michigan 
City, Ind. 

Petcraon. Oscar, SIB Marsh Ourt. Rock- 
ford. 

Peyton,, Dave, Plantation C, C%Uace. 

Pfelftar'a Orch.. IM* Palmetto Ave. 
Toledc. 

Plcclno. Aatonlo. SM> N. Sth St.. Reading. 

Pike. Bill, "The Rebellion," Keith Circ 

Pipp's Orch,, Sal 11 van's, Edmonton, 
Can. 

Pitman, Keith. Rlvarslde B.R.. Sprlnc- 
fleld. Mass. 

Plummer. Ed, Roof Garden, Sioux City. 
Iowa. . . _ « 

Polls, W. C. Clovse Oardns. N. T. C. 
Pollack. Ben, Venice B., Venice, Cal. 

Pomette. V,. B. * M CafeUrta. Uia 
Angelee. _ _^ 

Pope. Edgar, US B. Van Bursa St., Chl- 
oairo 

Pooty, Fred, Stelnwajr T.. Lone laland 
cnty. N Y. 

POWELL, JACK (SEXTET), Loew's 
CIrealt. 

Prado. Fred. American House. Boaton. 

Price. Gas, Palace Oairden. Newark. 

PulleA. Raymond B., IMS Sellers St., 
Frankford. Vtalla. 

Q 

Quartell, Frank. Montmarte C Cbl- 
caKO. 

Qutnlan. Dick, Rainbow Oaraana, Louis- 
ville. Ky. 



Raltaao. *ltra«. MIT M(w Utrecht Ave 
B'klyn. 
Randall, Art. Brandets ' Store. Omaha 
BAPP, HARNBT, D a aw a H.. Loaisvllle. 

Messenger. Al. Hoaelaikd. Taunton, Ma«a 
Raamusaen, Fred. 14* Graham Ave.. Coun- 
cil Bluffa Iowa. 



GLEN OSWALD'S 



Victor RecordiiMr Orchestra 
Playing Cinderella Roof 

DOUBUNG THEATRES 
LOS ANGELES 



Ratbmell. Walter. Philharmonic Audi- 
torium Symphony, Loa Angelea 

Kay. Dun. Beaux Arts, Philadelphia. 

Reed. John H.. 1433 First St.. RenaaeUer 
^ Y 

Regan, Dick, Boothby'a, Philadelphia. 

Reld. Jack. Berlin N 11 
Reld. Douglaa (Doc), and Hla Times 
Sq. Orch , Uarrlck T.. N. Y. C. 

Reisman. Ltio. Biunawlck II., Doaton. 

Relsner, Ollle. Gingham Inn. 6W0 Cottage 
Grove Chicago. 

Renard. Jack, "Cotltnate. Maaa 

Itenk. Fritx. Sovereign U.. VMO Kcnmore. 
Chicago 

Restive, Carl, Palala de Dance, N. T. C, 

RettlR. "Hickey," ClifTord Lodge Rtcb- 
n.'ld. N. J. 

Rettman. L M . Raatwood Inn Halfway 
MIrh. 

R hythmaatera. Merry Ganlena B. K.. Sbcf- 
neld B. H , Sheffield & Bolmont. 

RIaito Ramb era. George Orooby. Cathay 
Itilladelphia 

Rlalto Drch.. 395 Paliaade Ave., Union 
HII . N. J. (offlce). 

Rlcai\ll'a Orch.. Pythian Temple, Brock- 
ton. Ma«a 

RIccl. Aido. c/o Nick Orlando, 68 W 4btb 
St. N Y C. 

Rich, Fred, Aator H. Grill, N. T. C. 

Rlchardaon Ftorence. Central Park 
Caaino, .N. Y C 



BEN POLLACK 



and ORCHESTRA 

Venice Ball Room 

Venice, Cal. 

(for ■ long timo to eomo) 



Rieth. Ted, Billy Ray'a, C^anarsie. L. I 

Rigo Gypsy Band. Little Hungary 
NYC 

Itlsxo. Vincent Sylvanla H.. Pbtladel- 
pbin. 

Robin Hcode (dir. Jeaa Smith), Barattl 
& Ble R., Worceater. Maaa 

Robbtna Orchs., SG08 Cottage Ave., 
Baltimore. 

Robinson's Orpheums. Grand C. Phoenix. 
Aria. 

Rodem'.ch, Gene. Ststler H.. St. Lcula 

Roitera. Sau' Jannsen'r. NYC 

Roeers, Will. 27 Abbott St., Lowell. 
MasR. 

Itithde, Karl. Crescent Gardena Revere. 
Maas 

Rnlfe. Calvin, Biltmore H.. Atlanta. 

Rnmanelll. Lulgl. Kinf Edward Hotel 
Toronto 

Itoman, Joe, Le Bal Tabarin, Hart- 
ford. Conn. 

ROMAND, PHIL, Kenmore H.. Albany. 

H.m^i. K . Aipa. N Y C 
ROSE, VINCENT. College Ina. Chl- 
caice. 

Rosen, Paul, Bamboo Inn. Clark A Ran- 
dolph. Chicago 

Rcsenthal, Ted. 145 W 46tb SL. N. T. C 



DAN TBD 

RUSSO and FIORITO 



ORIOLE ORCHESTRA 

Edsewater Beach Hotel 

Offlce Room 203 
Nelson Broa Bldg. 

Broadway S, Davon, Chicago 

Exclusive Bmnswlek Artlsta 



Royal ."Cnvelty Six lJos<-ph B. O'Neill). 
2383 N. S?d St . Philadelphia 

Royal Society Bana (Henry Olmstead) 
Central State* dance tour 

Royal Terrace Orch.. Rlts. Coney Island. 
N. Y 

Rubin, Art, Suntaog Inn. Lynn. Masa. 

Rumnn. O.. Arrowbead inn. N. Y C 
Rupoli, Carl, Rivervlew B.. Chicago. 

Ruaecol Jack Chin Lee. N Y C. 

Rvan, Pat, Broadway Gardena, N. T. C. 

Sacka Cari, Marseilles H.. N. Y. C. 
Salter. Dave, Windaor H.. Montreal. 
Sanders. Joe. Muhltihack H. K.ansas City. 
Sangamo Rand. Dick L|rb<H, Madrlllon 
C, Waahlngton. D. C. 
Sanda Phil. 1183 B'way, B'klyn. 

Saxophone Sextet (Fred Blondel]), Lit- 
tle RItx. B'klyn, N. Y. 

Saxer, Jan. Rlalto T., Los Angeles. 

Schembeck. Al. Country ' Club. Mexlo<^' 
City Mexico. 

Srhmitt, Fred. Rlalto T.. Denver. 

Schick, Oscar. Scarobon Hotel. Lone 
Branch. N. J. 

Scbonl>erg. Chrtr Vernon Oiuntry dab 
Ijom Angeles. 

Schott, Leo, Sherrys, N. T. C. 

SchwartB, M. Joan, 920 'uongwood Ava.. 
N. Y. C. 

Schwartx, Urban J.. 810 Court -St.. Fre- 
mont. Ohio 

SFhwartzbeck, Btmar, SUtl«r B.. (Cafe- 
teria). St Ix>ula. 

Seldel. Bmll. Apolla T.. Indianapolis. 



HARRY STODDARD 



AND ms 
"Streets of New- York Orchestra" 

Kaith-Albaa and Orphaum Cireuita 

DIrectioa B08R A CURTIS 

PER. ADD. FRIARS CLCk, V. T. 



3: 



Seldeman. Sidney, Sborantao. Waaaingten. 

Selvin, Ben. Woodmansten Ina, N. T. 

Selser Irving, Cafe BonlevSrd. N T C 

Sheets E B . Jr.. Terrsce Gsrde^ Chi- 
cago 

ShelTera. H. C. Wllbur's-on-tbe-Taunton. 
Taunton, Maaa 

Sherman. Maurice, Collega Inn, (Chicago. 

Shilkret. Jack Pelkam Heatb Inn. Pel- 
bam, N Y. 

Short, Albert. Tlvoll, CotUgc Orove A 
Slat, Chicago. 

Shyman, Aba. Alaaoo. 1725 E. BSd, Chi- 
cago 

Six Alabama Ramblers (Vincent 
Straphino). 3&S W. a»th St., N. T. a 

Stmona, Seymour. Addison H.. Detroit. 

Rkeele, Lloyd. Mlaalon T., Long Beach, 
Cal 

Slater, I.«ster, Bdlnbargh C. Montreal, 
Que.. -Canada. 

Sllnger's BInflag Orch.. Statist Rea- 
tsursnt. Buffalo 

Smith's Imperlsl Orch.. I.,ake Chsmplain 
Pavilion, Plattaburgh, N. T. 

Smith. J. R., Dance Pavlljlon. Plalts- 
hnnr, N. T. 

Rmlth. Joaepb C. Mt. Royal B., Mon- 
treal. 

Smith, l.e Roy. Coonle'k Inn. N. T. 

Smith. Will, Crystsi Psisea. N. T. C 

Smith. Willie. Ore* Tan, N. T. C. 

Snelj. Ship Cmt», Venice. Chi 

Sokolov. Kenvln. Hamilton. Waablnvtm 

Southerland. Lu T-. 7ib Armory, N T. C. 

Southern Six (Phil Proeeer). Japanese 
Lantern, Tesngatown. O. 

Soutea. Cbarlee C. White pity R*i'u* 
Chicago. 

Sparon. B., Dover, N. J 
. SPRrnr. PACL. 1S*7 B'uay, X. T, o. 



Correct B. &. O. Routes 

With In the past 10 days over 
100 nnraes have stricken from 
the Band and Orchestra 
Routes through a check-up by 
correspondence for ln(»DipIete 
address or because the or- 
chestra Is no longer playing 
there 

Orchestra men are urged not 
only to advise of their new 
locations but to make sure 
Variety la advised of tho aer- 
erance of connections with the 
old place. 

Music publUhera and others 
rely alMOlutely on tb«a« routaa 
to keep In touch with the bands 
and it la the muslciaiia' benefit 
correct and up to the minute, 
therefore to keep the routes 



Speclaie. Mike, Carleton Terraeo H.. 

Spies' Howling Wolvsa, Casper. Wyo. 

Spikes BrotW»Ta IKIS Central Ave. Lot 
Angeles 

Splodler. Harry. Ualtsmftn H., Lake- 
wood, N. J. 

Spltalny, Bill. Allan T., Cleveland. 

SPITALNT. LBOPOLD. McTlrkers T. 
Chlrara. ^ 

Spltalny, Morrts, StIUraan T. Cleveland. 

Spltalny, Philip, Banna T., CIsveUnd. 

Springer Leon, 1>4 Llvlncston St . B'lya, 

St I>oole Rhythm KInga (Laals Mslsto). 
ISM K 90th St. Brooklyn. 

Siafford. Howard. 011 Sumner St., Lincoln. 

Stanlcr. Will, Ctub Lido. Long Beach, 
NT 

Starek. Mat lit W. td St.. MuscaUne. 
lewa. 

Stark, Feidinaad, Conmn T., San Ftao- 
daoa. 

StaulBcer, Wm. O.. 1« Dodce St.. Bof- 
fate 

Stepp, Lou. Green Mill. (Silver City. CaL 

Stern. Hsrold, Belleclaire H., N. T. C. 

Stern, Will. Ocean Ave. H. Lonr Branch, 
N. J. 

Stembera, Paul, Stratford H., Chloaco. 

Stein. Syd. Capitol T. Rldg., Chlcagro. 

Sieindel. Ferdinand, Edgewater Beach 
H., Chicago 

Stevenson, C^arlyla. Bon Tea Ballroom. 

Mevrneon, C. B., 838 17th St.. .anta 
Mon'ra Cal 

SUIlwell. Ray. New BacUd Gardens. 
Cleveland 

Stoleberg. Georse, State T.. Loe Angelea. 
Stover, Oeorge, Colonial B, R., Corona, 
L. 1 

Straight, Cbarlie. Rendexvoua, Chicago 

Sticker. B. Mlae, Backlngham H„ St. 
Louis • 

Strickland, Charlaa F.. Palala D'or, 
N. T. C. 

Stromberg. C, Vemea, CaL 

Suaael Sereaadera (Crawford's), Spar> 
tanburg. H. C. 

Bwaitce Syncopotara, Howell's H.. Shady- 
sldc. Md. 

Swanaon. M. B.. Silver Lake Aaaeasbly 
N. T 

Sweet. Al. <tf4 S Michigan Ave.. CWeaio. 

Syooepated Sevea. Irwta. Carbo n dala. Pa. 



Tandler. Adolf. Cntertea T., Loo An> 
gclee. 

Tarry. Louis. Beaux Arts, N. T. C 

Teller, M., Beach View Inn, ao« Wilscn. 
Chlcsgo. 

Teppas. Joseph J., BU Olsnwood A»a.< 
Roffato 
Terry's Orch., Art Studio Ctab, M. T. C. 

Tbnven. A F., 84 East Van Bsren St.. 
Chicago. 

Thiea. Henry, <>riole Terrace, Detroit. 
Thomae Saxotette, Joe, Mark Strand 
T., B'kjyn, N, T. 



RAY WALKER 



and His Radioliant 

NOW PLATiNO 

CHUMMY CLUB 
711 7th Avanua, N, Y^ C. 
Dlrectlaai HABBT PEARL 



Tboma. Snt. BOS DwUrM Sidg.. «ai^son. 
MIcb. 

TIernry Five, Rltfehhnuse H . PblladeU 
phis 

Tipsidi, Andy, harden da Dance. Montreal, 

Tlvoll Rainbow Orchestra. Tlvoll B R., 
Racine. Wia 

Tobia*. Henry, Follies Inn, NYC. 

Tobtn. Lonia Slpplcso H.. Marlon, Msaa. 
Ave . Broc/klyn. 

Tobln'a, John. Midnight Ser's, Rlng> 
side C, New Orleana 

Topliff, Celvln.. Erie Cafe. Clark * Erie. 
Chicago. 

Treat, W. S.. 1380 Fallar Ave.. Los An- 
gelee 

Trobbe, Cy. Palace B., San Francisco. 

Troy Dale. Sea Joan. Ortando. Fla 

Trnehoft. Harry. Oreea Mill Garden Oes 
Molnta. 

Toller. EdJle (.dtr. Aba Lyman). Redondo 
Bench B.. Lns Angeles. 

TUpman. W. S.. Le Patadis. Washington. 

Toraotta. Oeona. M Orancs St.. Maa«bes< 
tor 

Tureottc Orch.. Hoest D. H.. Portland, 



'ff'j t'l 



O 



V" *•! 



^• stt'.; 



United States Navy Band (Chas. Benter>, 
Washington. 



Varltn, Art, Sebastian C, Venice, Cal. 

Venettaa SyncoMtaas. Seventh St. Mln- 
neapolla. 

Veraatlle Five. Powell's Ino, Albany. 
N. T 

Varsstlle Melody Baya Arlington H., 
Waahlnctuo. 



WASHINGTONIANS 



Club Kentucky 

Broadway and 4»th Straat, N, Y. 

PUyinir Keith-Albee Theatres 

"DUKE" ELLINGTON, Diraetor 



.(<•„ :•»' ' 1'' le » •« <-•< t* 



.Ml'-, I I' 



/l»^i>M * 



Veacey, Armand. Rlts-Carltoa R.. NYC. 
Fessella Orosta Steal Pier. Atlantic City. 
Virginia Bntartalnera, Rlalto. Atlaata. fla. 
Virginia Berensdsra. Wlikee-Barrs. na. 

w 

Wade, JsmesL Clarenoat C. M8S la> 
dlana, (Thirago. 

(Contlnusd 09 P«»e. 4f),. .„.^ 



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VARIETY 



MUSIC 



Wednesday, April 8, 192A 



DISK REVIEWS 

By ABEL 



i'V 



WHEN MY SUGAR WALKS DOWN 
THE STREET (Fox Trot)— 
Waring's Pcnnsylvaniana 
KVERYBODY LOVtiS MY BABY 
(Fox Trot) — Uoor0o Olaon and 
Hia Muaio— Victor No. 1M10 
"Eiverjrbody Lovea My Baby" aa 
• dance recording haa finally hap- 
pened on the Victor. There have 
t>een plenty of demanda for this odd- 
rjrthmed "bluea" which, from the 
catalog of a amall colored publlsh- 
•r, haa forged ita way through an 
avalanche of other atutt to hitdom. 
Olsen'a veralon thereof tops any- 
thing the Zlegfeld bandmaster has 
•ver done. Hla clarinet and brassea 
Ao trickB with iC 

"Sugar" (▲uatln-McHUgh-Mills) 
ia another popular pop dance num- 
ber and^ sold by Warlng'a Fennsyl- 
vanlana'to Ita utmoat. The Instru- 
mentation ta 8atlat«otorjr in many 
respects. 






IF. IT WASN'T FOR YOU (Fox 
TROT)— Herb Wiedoeft'a Cin- 
derella R^of Orehfstra 
HOT STUFF— Same— Brunswick 
No. 2781 
Herb Wledoeft, the west coast 
band leader at the Cinderella Koof, 
Loa Angeles, la a brother of the fa- 
mous Rudy Wledoeft On his own 
merit). Herb has a crack band, and 
seemingly can write some good 
tunes, judging by this couplet. 

"If It Wasn't You" (Berg-Flelds- 
Wledoeft-Roae) la particularly 
fetching and bids fair to be a pop- 
ular seller (Feist's). Frank Sylvano 
la also present with a vocal chorus. 
The trumpet and trombone con- 
trfbuta some fancy instrumental 
work. 

Ifa In tha "Hot StufT' fox-trot 
an axcaptlonaUy •ixsUng number, 
that tb* braaaea get bAaucoup hot. 
Tha saxes "slap tongue" work, and 
tha "^ow-wow" Interludea make 
for a merry three-minutes. 



ularly brilliant recording of ita type. 
Qoldkette, with Grainger-Crozler, 
are the writers of the number. Its 
odd-rhythm, with the double-time 
passage in mid-section, permits for 
corking brass and clarinet work, 
with the piano alao stepping out In 
solo snatches. 

Shelton Brooks' "Some of These 
Days" Is a revival by the Coon- 
Sanders Original Night Hawks. 
Carleton A. Coon and Joseph L. 
Saundera also contribute vocally. 
The Instrumentation is tip-top. 



MONTMARTRE ROSE — Chester 

Qaylerd (Vocal) 
ON MY UKULELE— Same— Colvm- 

bia No. 29e 

Chester Oaylord has a corking 
hsilad In 'Ofontmartre Rose," which 
breathes of Continental origination, 
although an American copyright and 
destined to click. The "ukiUele" 
aomlMr is a doggerel, with choruses 
ioC tha "Ain't gonna rain no mo'" 
•oBc cycle. 






NO WONDER (Fox Trot)— Vie 

Meyers and Orchestra 
THE ONLY ONLY ONE— Same- 
Brunswick No. 2770 
Af bright fox-trot couplet. "No 
Wonder" (Davis-Burke) is a rhyth- 
mic dance number, with plenty of 
fancy piano, soprano sax and trom- 
bone work. 

"Only One" (Green-Monaco-War- 
ren) is also snappily sold. Frank 
Bcssinger contributes a fine vocal 
phorus therein. 
CROSS WORDS — Arthur Fields 

(Vocal) 
I NEVER KNEW HOW MUCH I 
LOVED YOU— Same— Colum- 
bia No. 290 
This "Cross Words" differ from 
another similarly titled number re- 
viewed in this department last week 
Arthur Fields' version of "Cross 
Words" (Tobias- Gladstone) proves 
this the better number. It's a nice 
fox-trot ballad. 

The reverse, by Fields, is also well 
done. 



I 



DISPLAY OF NAM E IN ROUTES 

Display of names of Orchestraa or Bands in theae Routea with 
permanent or temporary addreaa can now be ordered. Addreas may 
be changed as frequently aa required. 

A single name and addreas In full faced type with the name In 
capltala is $26 yearly, prepaid. Other and larger display Is pro rata, 
up to one inch (14 lines) single column. The single name full faced 
display la conaldered one line, although with the address two lines 
may have to be used. 

Band and Orchestra Routes are printed in Variety about 10 times 
yearly. This may be Increased. 

The Routes afford prominent display for ready reference, besides 
acting aa a reference guide for booking and theatrical managers, 
show and vaudeville producers, dance promoters, cabaret pro- 
prietors and dance hall managements, agents and others, including 
private entM-talning agencies. 

When forwarding name and address for display, if for one line, 
send present address and remittance of $25 (for one year). If for 
larger apace with amount unknown through Indefinite number of 
lines, addreas Variety, New York, for particulars. Or any Variety 
branch office at Chicago, Loa Angeles or London. 



NOBODY KNOWS WHAT A RED- 
HEAD MAMA CAN DO— Co- 
gert and Motto 
MY BEST GIRL- Same— Okeh No. 
40317 
Cogert and Motto are unfamiliar, 
and where have they been hiding 
all the while? Why doesn't one of 
the big record companies, which arc 
always clamoring for novelties, grab 
this team off and make them really 
mean aomething? 

Cogert and Motto are billed as 
"the human jacz band." That goes 
in every department. With this 
pop couplet, they do remarkable 
tricks. Their weird modulations on 
uke, kazoo, etc., plus their vocal 
work rings the belL It's a sure- 
fire novelty disc. 



YOU'RE SO NEAR (AND YET SO 
FAR) (Fox Trot) — Nathan 
QIantz and Orcheatra and Ar- 
thur Hall 
FLORIDA (Fox Trot)— Jack Still- 
man Oreh. and Arthur Hall — 
Ediaen No. 51B21 
Thla la a corking dance record. 
In each Arthur Hall vocalizea the 
respective selections after the com- 
pletion of the dance versions thereof. 
"You're Bo Near" (Larry Spitr- 
Larry Shioss) is a departure for 
Spier, who has a couple of big 
,',waIU hits to his credit. He proves 
that his talents are not limited to 
' waltzes with thla snappy fox-trot. 
Glantz's sax work, the xylophone 
and brasses stand out in turn. 
"Florida" (Jesse Greer) is a pop- 
> nlar foX-trot and a worthy com- 
panion piece. Its intrinsically meri- 
torious melody permits for excel- 
. lent instrumental effects, such as 
beautiful sax passages. The brasses 
also make themselves important 
The odd Spanlsh-motiff interlude 
' in the body of the number lends an 
extra distinctive touch to the prod- 
ncL 



LITTLE DEVIL (Fox Trot)— 

Broadway Dance Orcheatra 
LADY OF THE NILE— Same— 
Ediaon No. 51513 

The crack Broadway Dance Or- 
chestra does tricka with "Little 
Devil," a snappy fox trot by Allen 
Fi-edericks-Irvlng Blbo-Abe Lyman. 

The piece-de-reslstance of the disc 
Is Isham Jones' new fox-trot 
classic, "Lady of the Nile" (Ous 
Kahn-Isham Jones), a colorful, Ori- 
ental fox that will prove a favorite 
generally. The trombone, cornet 
and banjo' in turn do their stuff 
smartly. ^ 



BAND and ORCHESTRA REVIEWS 



JOE • MILSTEEN'S ORCHESTRA 

(11) 
20 Mrns.: Full Stage 
Grand (Antral, St. Louis 

Joe Milsteen ia the director a,t 
the Capitol theatre here and has 
brought his aggregation to the 
Grand Central atage for its annual 
appearance. The two theatres aj-e 
on the sam^ circuit. An excellent 
theatre wcheatra, but not "hot" 
enough for a atage attraction. 

Milsteen directs and plays the 
violin and is good in both capacities. 
His boys have no specialties, how- 
ever, and outside talent haa to be 
brought on for the laughs. The two 
Ilttie negroes who appear aa 
frequently at the Grand Cen<ral 
came on for a hoofing number, and 
Johnny Maher, the regular Capitol 
theatre aoloiat. sang a couple of 
melodies. A pretty orchestral selec- 
lon was "Nina." of which Milsteen 
is co-composer. Grand Central 
patrons, accustomed to Gene Rode- 
mlch's band, like 'em red hot, 
though. Ruebel. 



WHEELER WADSWORTH 
AND ORCHESTRA (9) 
Hotel Alamsc, New York 

Wheeler Wadsworth has assem- 
bled a novel combination of nine 
men that is above the average and 
unusual in more than one respect. 
For one thing, the absence of the 



brass is only noticeable to the 
trained ear on the question of a Arm 
background. The reeds and the 
strings counteract this by playing 
low and lending the necessary sup- 
port to the musical structure. This 
is a general ohortcomlng with those 
few bands which have attempted 
something new and started by elim- 
inating the brass section. 

Wadsworth <s a musical veteran. 
Not 80 many years ago, the All- 
Star Trio of piano, xylophone and 
Wadsworth at the sax. was a fa- 
vorite Victor recording combination. 
Since then his afTlliation with . an 
orchestra booking arency and his 
concentration on "outside" dates 
took him from the public eye. 

Wadsworth at the tenor sax, con- 
ducting, is still the same musical 
personality as before. At the Ala- 
mac, offlciating for dinner In the 
Medieval grille and after theatre in 
the Congo room atop the hotel, he is 
already proving a favorite. He has 
two crack reed mer, in Fred Branno 
and Ed LaMont; a smart ban Joist 
in Jimmy Simpson; Charles Merrltt, 
drum; Joe Pepe, 'cello; Barney 
Aquilino. bass; George Levin, 
violin, and an exceptional pianist 
In ^Paul Rlckenbacher, who doea 
solo interludes in telling fashion. 

Wadsworth has a good dance 
combination for a hotel or cafe and 
has the nucleus of an exceptional 
orchestra for bigger things. AhH. 



rj 



THE MELODY THAT MADE YOL' 

MINE (Waltz)— Vincent Loper 

and Orchestra 
WHEN YOU AND I WERE 

SEVENTEEN— -Same — Okeh 

No. 40300 
t A corking waltz couplet by Vin- 
cent Lopez's smart* orchestra. "Thf 
Melody" Is by W. C. PoUa, of Lo- 
pez's technical ataff and a corker. 
In both waltzes, B. A. Rolfe's sliver 
<>omet steps out brilliantly making 
for the brightest high-light of an 
altogether distinctive recording. 



MY KID— Belle Baker. 
PLEASE Bt GOOD TO MY OLD 
GIRL — Shannon Quartet — Vic- 
tor No. 19606 
A pleasing vocal couplet. Belle 
Baker's soprano makes much of 
this "kid" (Dash-McHugh-Dubin) 
ballad. The "girl" song is harmon- 
ized in the Shannon Quartet's best 
manner for a perfect score. 



Jules Berken's trumpet and Harry 
Raderman's trombone are the fea- 
tures of (ne combo and excellent 

for dance purposes. 

/. ■ >. . 

LULLABY OF LONG AGO (Waltz) 

—The -Mandoliers. 
MY MOTHER'S HUMMING LUL- 
LABY— Same— Columbis No. 
291. 
The Mandoliers are a new waltz 
recording combination on the Co- 
lombia label and very good, too. This 
waltz couplet- demonstrates that* to 
the fullest. The strings are a par- 
ticular feature of the combination, 
aa may be gathered from the coined 
name. 



IT'S T^E BLUES (No. 14 Blues) 

(Fox Trot) — Jean Qoldkette and 

Hia Orcheatra 

SOME OF THESE DAYS) (Fox)— 

Coon-Saunders Original Niflht 

Hawk Oroh — Victor No. 19600 

It'a the Blues" also known m 

. the "No. 14 Blues," is an Indigo 

'* song classic. It's a "low-down" 

fox-trot of the "bluest" kind and. 

as played by Jean Goldkette and 

— his crack orrhewtrn. it Is a tmrtic- 



Bacon 6i Dav 

SEVER BELL 

BANJOS 

New Catalog — Just Out 

THE BACON BANJO CO. Inc 

GROTON. CONN 



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BIRMINGHAM PAPA— The >Oixie 

Stars. ' 
NEVER GETTIN' NO PLACE 

BLUES — Ssme — Columbia No. 

300. 
Al Bernard and J. Russel Robin- 
son are the "Dixie Stare," 90 famed 
through their radio popularity. 
Bernard Is the vooallat and Robin- 
son the pianist. ' Both are also song- 
writers of note and the authors of 
this couplet as in all the stuff they 
"can." 

"Blrmhigham Papa" starts off with 
a dialog, Bernard Impersonating a 
"wench" f^r some cross- talk before 
going into the vocal double number. 
Both are sold in great style and are 
novelties. 



AT THE END OF THE ROAD— 

Tom Waring (Vocal). 
BLUE EYED RALLY— Same— Vic- 
tor No. 19602. 

Tom Waring, the vocal soloist of 
Waring's Pennsylvanians (^Iso Vic- 
tor artists and big sellers on their 
own), makes his Victor debut 'as a 
tenor soloist to the Pennsylvanians' 
instrumental accompaniment. War- 
ing is regularly the pianist of the 
band, his brother, Fred, doing the 
conducting. 

Waring for his vocal debut haa 
ehoaen two popular sentimental bal- 
lads. He has arranged thenf inter- 
estingly, vocal quartet harmonies 
tiacking him up in psychological 
spots such as "Banka of the Wa- 
bash" in "End of the Road." 



MARIE, MARIE, MARIE (Fox Trot) 

— The Red Hotters. 
LET IT RAIN, LET IN POUR— 

Same— Okeh No.' 40324. 
A corking "hot" couplet by a new 
combination, The Red Hotters, the 
tip-off for their style of delivery. 



AT THE END OF THE ROAD (Fox 
Trot) — Waring'a Pennsylvan- 
iana. 
BORN AND BRED IN OLD KEN- 
TUCKY — Ssme — Victor No. 
19603. 
Both are of the "collegiate" fox 
trot order. Melodious fox trots, both 
featuring the piano, banjo and the 
uaual reed and brass Interludea. 
The "road" number tt also utilized 
by Tom Waring on another disk as 
hia flrat vocal effort as a soloist. 



A RAG TIME EPISODE— Fred Van 

Eps (Banjo Solo). 
THE SMILER— Same— Ediaon No. 

61514. 
Fred Van Epa, one of the out- 
standing banjo soloists in the field 
delivers per usual with this smart 
Instrumental couplet. His trick ban- 
Jo dexterity as ever takes well on 
the wax. John F. Burckhardt'a 
pianoforte accompaniment is also 
telling. 



YOU BETTER KEEP THE HOME 
FIRES BURNING (Fox Trot)- 
Goofus Five. 
HOT TAMALE MOLLY— Same— 
Okeh No. 40314. 
A "hot" couplet by the Goofus 
Five, a nom-de-disk for a famous 
rag recordings. The bass sax and 
hot brasses are the features of the 
quintet 

Blanche Vincent and Karl Rickard 
contribute vocal choruses, respec- 
tively, in each. 



DEEP IN MY HEART DEAR 
(Wsltz)— CsrI Fsnton'a Orches- 
tra. 
DREAMS — Ssme — Brunswick No. 
2817. 
"Deep In My Heart" (Donnelly- 
Romberg) is from the "Student 
Prince" and a corking waltz. Cou- 
pled with "Dreams" (LaMont-Van 
Alst>.ie), It's an exceptional waltz 
combination, played in the Fentons' 
usually superb manner' and smart- 
ly scored by Ous Haenschen. 



MIDNIGHT WALTZ— International 

Novelty Orcheatra. 
IN SHADOWLAND (Waltz}— The 

. Troubadoura — Victor No. 19612. 

This waltz couplet ehould be quite 
a big seller for some time to come. 
The "Midnight Waltz" (Kahn- Don- 
aldson) ia a classic in construction 
and a "natural." The International 
Novelty Orchestra has imparted (o 
It some colorful instrumental ef- 
fects via woodwinds, brass and ma- 
rimba. A vocal duet is also interpjj- 
lated. 

^n ShAdowIahd" CLewia-Tounil- 
Rrooks-Ahlert) is a wide radio 
favorite and equally meritorious. 
Hugo Prey's Trout>adours have atso 
given it fine instrumental treat- 
ment. The banjo, reeds and spark- 
ling trumpet take turna in scintil- 
lating momenta. 



CHEATIN' ON ME (Fox Trot)— 

Werner's Seven Aces. 
WHEN MY SUGAR WALKS 
DOWN THE STREET— Sams- 
Columbia No. 305. 
Warner's Seven Aces have a natu- 
ral with this rag couplet It's a 
corking dance combo with plenty of 
paprika. 



THOSE PANAMA MAMAS— Belle 

Bsker. 
THE BLUES HAVE GOT ME— 

Jane Green— Victor No. 10609. 
This combination of vocal artists 
can't miss. Belle Baker and Jane 
Green ring twice with these novelty 
numbers. "Panama Mamas" (John- 
son-Bibo), already a popular dance 
number, is sold for all it's worth by 
the artistic Baker. 

Miss Green confesses her weak- 
ness for a "hot" band to corking 
Instrumental accompaniment In the 
companion piece. 



IT'S ALL THE SAME TO ME (Fox 

Trot) — Okeh Syncopstors. 
BIRMINGHAM PAPA — Ssme — 
Okeh No. 40318. 
The Okeh Syncopatora do well by 
this pop couplet with the clarinet, 
trombone and traps making for 
mferry momenta. Earl Rickard also 
brightens the proceedings with vocal 
cnoruses in each. 



TWILIGHT (THE STARS AND 
YOU) (FoK Trot)— Dave Har- 
man and Orchestns. 

SOB SISTER SADIE— Same— Edi- 
aon No. 51510. 

,."Twillght jThe Stars |tn^ , ^ou)" 



HEDI QAXSED 40 POURBS 
Silvio Hein, assistant secretary «( 
the American Society of Composer* 
Authors and Publishers, is back i« 
New York after a aojourn at Sara* 
nac, looking physically fit and plaa 
40 pounds ia wleght 

Hein will devote his time actively 
once again to the American Society's 
affairs. 



METER DAVB OH THE PIKX 

Washington, April 7. 
Meyer Davis Is to formally open 
his new Chateau Le Paradis on tl>« 
pike betiresn here and Baltimore on 
May 1 with a Spanish costume ball 
It is to be entirely an invitation 
affair, with the society folk of Bal* 
timer and Washington invited. 



"BED H0TTEB8" NSW EECO&D 
A new recordina: orchestra are 

the Red Hotters, which is "canning*. 

for all companiea 
Jules Berkmari> trumpeter, and 

Harry Raderman, trombonist, head 

the combination. 



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Biese Opening in Film Houses 
Chicago, April 7. 
, ^^ul Biese and his orchestra, 
nPFr playing for a year in a Call- 
Ifornia dance hall, will open as a 
picture house attraction M^ 10 at 
the Mlaaouri, St. Louis. ^ 

A route is being arranged for him 
by Phil TynOBll. 



Variety's Cerrespondsnt Recording 
Ernie Rogers, Variety's Atlanta 
correspondent has branched out as 
a phonograph recording artist. Rog- 
ers is a banjoist of no mean ability 
and he has "canned" two numbers 
for the Columbia which will ba 
marketed shortly. 



Nick Lucas in New York 
Nick Lucas, banjo soloist, is com- 
ing to New York shortly for a pic- 
ture house tour in the metropolitan 
area. He will also do some record- 
ins for Brunswick while in New 
York. 



B. AND 0. ROUTES 

(Continued from page 45) 
Wadsworth, Wheelar, Conzo Roona 
Alamao H., N. T. C. 

Warner, Sol, Sllrer Slipaer, Chloac*. 
_WAIABR'8 BADIOUAM8, B A 11 
Chammy Cleh, 711 7th Ave.. BT, T. O. 

W.lstu w>itM. ti» ■. Tramoat Ar^ 
K. T. C. 
Ward, rraak, Avaloa. Boatoa. 
Wartns'a PMinsrlTanUaa, Tyraaa, Pa. 

Wamer'a SiTMi Aom. PtodoMat DHvtag 

Club, Atlanta. 

„ Wart's Simoapatota, Palate Rajral. Bomfk 
ttosd. 

Warr«B, Ida^ Jo«r», N. T. C 

2«fck. Of«- B.. Champa Blysaaa BL. Parte 

Wabb. JToa, Cantos laa. B'klra. 

Wabatar, Ctaudaw M 'Thaarla Bids.. Saa 
DIaco. 

Waama Tad, III g. Broad at. Pblladil* 
phia. 

Weema Tod, Oriole Torraea a, De> 
trolt. 

Watdamayar Oreh., aatpar. 

Waalay, Joaaph. •4T Twalftk At*.. lOli 
waukea. 

Waslor. losaph. Alkaaibis OardaM. Wist 
nlpas. CSb. , 

Waat. Bay, Alazaadrla m.. t<«a AaaC; 
satea. 

Weatphal. rrank. DMHrrtUaw CUaaaM. 

Wbtddaa, Bd. las OikaaMa St.. VWya 

Wtalta, Loa Canton Tm OarSaoa VaS 
Buroo a WabaA, Chleac*. 

wmrmfAir. tavu m w. dtMh Sk* 

K, T. C. 
Whitaaiaa OolIaslaaB, Ooaaraaa H.. CM* 

Wlodoaft. Hork, CladoralU RoaCi US 
Ansoloa 

Wlldo, Arthur, Moasaoaia ■.. Spilat 
Laka N. f. 

Wilda, P. R.. Hlchlaad P.. araad HaT«h 
Mich. 

Wttllama Al. Caalae, Bradlaor BaaA 

Wliltaow. Arthnr, PoweD Ian. WatarrOit 

H. T. 
WllllaaM. Bart B., Straad Th.. HarttMC 

conn. ' , . _ ■ 

Will tana. David O.. BM W. VTth St. K 

'• C. ^^ 

Wllllama. Ralph, Ralabo Oardana Clarifl 

8t lAWTonco, Chisago. . '* 

Wllltams' Loa OaMn, yontoa. CkL 
Wllllama Wlllla. AtUntle H.. 

Branch. M. J. ^ ■:? 

Wllaon. Billy,! Da POnt if.. Wltmlngtak^ 
WllaoB. .Charlia Outlo Inn. N. T. C. i 
Wllaoa. Prank. MarooU Oountrr CISlbJ 

Pasadana 1 

Wllaon, Sam. US W. 45th «., N. T. C. 
W1TT8TB1K. KDWABD. Olynpto *•* 

New HarcB, Conn. 
WOI.rR, ROOKB (KAHN). BOtaass* 

H.. N. T. O. - 

Woodinc Sam, Neat. Harlom. N. T. • 
Wrirht. Trd.. Nawburyport. Maaa 
Wrnno. Billy. Oroonwieta -VUlosa !■■» 

N. y. a 

Z 

Caleb. Sol, Roaa Trea Ckfo. PhlladalpMa 

Zablar, L«a, MOd PranklUi Ava.. Holly 
wood. Cai. ^ 

Zollar. Otto, SMS Calif omU Aro.. M- 
lunula. Mo. _ 

Zevalla. Sol, 885 Caatral Park Wast. B. 
T. C. 

SIta. Arthur. 1«T Hamlltoa M.. Albaay, 



V- 



by NacIo Herb Brown is an eT«B •« 
melody fox trot which Dave Har^;| 
man whips over in fine style. IB^ 
direct contrast "Sob Sister Sadie J 
(Bob BlRelow-Charles Bates) is • 
torrid contribution with plenty et 
brass tricks, not the least of whlcs 
is Dave Herman's own trombone 
contributions. The banjo is another 
highlight As extra measure. Hat- 
man, who is brandling out as a pop 
soloist, also contributes .. vocal 
chorus in the course of the danos 
recording. *ti,-.'r!.^ m " 



f' ** Wednesday, April 8, 1925 



CABARETS 



VARIETY 



47 



t NO CABARET 
IN TORONTO 



.■Wi. 



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But 4.4 Beer in Ontario 

May Revive Beer 

Gardens 



Toronto, April 7. 

In a tew short weeks, the old- 
time beer garflen may try a come- 
back In the province of Ontario 
and Toronto, In particular. A bill 
Is now Itt process of being made 
into law which will upset prohibi- 
tion suflflclently to allow a 4.4 per 
cent beer. As the situtitlon now 
stands, this beer will be sold In 
cafes, hotels and almost everywhere 
else Including grocery stores 
though certain interests are at- 
tempting to limit the trade in the 
heftier drink. 

Toronto is now the cabaretless 
wonder of the amusement world, a 
city of 800,000 without so much as 
the late-blooming night club or an 
after-theatre dance palace The 
King Edward Hotel, one of the 
United string, has a supper dance 
but, counting out the regular dance 
halls, that Is the whole catalogue 
of events. There is not. one caba- 
ret or roadhouse in the city or with- 
in' three Aays* walk which has a 
senii- vaudeville program or even 
a solitary act. 



Quick WoA by Federalists 
.in Padlocking Action 

?.'. The mills of the Federal Qovern- 
ment machinery pertaining to U. S. 
Attorney Emory R. Buckner's de- 
partfnent sure grind quickly, Ac- 
cording to the padlocking proceed- 
ing now pending against the Colo- 
nial Club. 165 We^t 47th street, an 
alleged "one-fllght-up" speak-easy. 
Immediately after filing the suit 
to "abate a public nuisance" In 
•'which' Harry Stein, Robert Wilson 

•«im1 the.-S. R. Xj, Restaurant, Inc., 
'.are named defendants, a temporary 
writ of Injunctioh was Issued and 
ierred on Jahn' MacTc, the doorman, 
George -Burroughs, the bartender, 
and! Scmuel Iievlne, president of tt|e 
defendant corporatton. 



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WILD PA^TT AND SUIT 

:.; -^t^- -T Boston, April 7. 

Charing „tha,t the party became 
•o wild the entertainers cut short 
their program, Bvelyn Joyce, a Bos- 
>ton entertainer, has sued Morris 
Adler of Dorchester, for |50 which 
•he alleg«ii. she never received for 
furnishing the entertainment. The 
party. It was brought out, was given 
for Adler at a Boston hotel follow- 
ing hia r^tyrn from hts boney- 
■loon. , ... 

Miss Joyce alleges she , btought 

,thjB entertinment to a close earlier 

than originally planned because- of 

the condition of the revelers. She 

:«ch»rg«s Adler entered the girls' 

dressing room with the declaration 

he was k61iig to kiss ' every girl 

present, which he proceeded to do. 

Adler. oa tl^e, witnei^s stand, ad- 

- mitted the kisses, but said It was 

4 "SO-SO^pt-opdiitlon." 
. !; - The^ case was taken, under ad- 
k ▼I^ement J^y Judge DulT. 

Elkele»V *'Pctit tounge" 

'V 'Percy Blkeles will open the Petit 

• .Lounge at 58 West 51et street about 
April 18. It will be a newly deco- 
rated basement dining place seat- 
ing about 100, with Elkeles' own 

, Ideas in furnishings. 

'■, As the title suggests lounges will 
extend around the room. It will 
go ofter a lunch and dinner trade, 
closing at 10. 

Mr. Elkeles was the promoter of 
the Club Deauvllle, decorated and 
"put over" under his dlrf«tlon. The 
Deauvllle was the first successful 
night club In New York. 



$25 NO-LICENSE FINE 

Boston, April 7. 

Alexander Banwart paid a fine of 
J25 in the Superior Court here after 
he had pleaded nolo on a complaint 
charging him with conducting an 
unlicensed public amusement house 
in one of the fashionable streets 
of the Back Bay district. 

The house conducted by Ban- 
wart was known as "The Million- 
aire for a Day" house, and could 
be hired by individuals for a stated 
period for dances, weddings or other 
social affairs. - ;•■ ' 



ItED" JOHNSON IN 
MIDWEST PROHIBITION 



'Red' Now in Chicago — Frank 

Hate and Darby Kelly Also 

Locating Booze 



Chicago, April ^. 

The ace of the Chicago and mid- 
west prohibition enforcement a.gents 
is none other than "Red" Johnson, 
one time member of the Intelligence 
department of the White Rats. 

Red Is now In Chicago and hold- 
ing plenty. During the last White 
Rats strike he was also in Chicago 
at four bucks a lay for the Rats. 
Red was one of the mysterious 
agents who w.^s ordained to picket 
certain theatres and phone In to 
"General von HIndenburg" at the 
Sherman House at Ftated Intervals. 

Johnson, like Frank Hale (Hale 
and Patterson), allied himself with 
the prohibition enforcement bureau 
and worked his way into a job of 
Importance. 

Another recruit frcm show busi- 
ness with the prohibition boys is 
Darby Kelly, erstwhile cabaret 
proprietor ani manage, of "Plan- 
tation Days." Kelly is reported to 
have headed the sperial squad of 
four coppers sent from V/ashington 
recently to help Pvckner dry up 
New York cai^arets. ... 



SILVER SLIPPER, CHL 

Chicago, April 7. 

Third edition of the "Silver Slip- 
per Scandals" last week. As with 
the two earlier shows the starring 
was by Roy Mack and the costum- 
ing by Mile. Lenore, an effective 
combination that has again suc- 
ceeded In concocting a production 
which will stand up with the best 
the cabarets In this town have to 
offer. ' The Sliver Slipper should 
find the present floor show an Im- 
portant business inducer until the 
\varm weather sets- in. 

Auriole Craven has been held 
over. She Is a good-looking young 
girl, who Will doubtless develop 
into a topnotch performer once get- 
ting the finish which she lacks at 
present. She sings, dances and 
leads numbers to Impressive ap- 
plause. Her crawling split while 
playing a violin solo was the high- 
light. 

June Douglas Is an attractive 
soubret with- lots of pep- and a fig- 
ure worthy of comment. 

The Dancing LeFevres ylve a 
zestful accounting. The man does 
a furious whirling pirrouette with 
the girl balanced on his shouldet. 
On a rather slippery floor this stunt 
comes under thp heading of brav- 
ery. 

Of the chorus numbers the 
"Charleston" and minstrel were 
perhaps the "hottest." A Spanish 
number with the eight ponies 
garbed In flowered and fringed 
shawls was spoiled due to faulty 
footwork. With more drilling it 
will be up to the standard of the 
other numbers. The dance arrange«- 
ment In a golf number showed 
originality. The "Charleston," which 
was revealed In the beginning of 
the proceedings, was used as an 
encore along about 2:30. 

The outlay for costumes evi- 
dently was considerable. Mile. 
Lenore has been lavish in 'main- 
taining a consistent note of bril- 
liance. With a neat floor show, Sol 
Wagner's torrid syncopators, who 
incldently are uncommonly gener- 
ous .with encores, and a first rate 
cuisine, the Silver Slipper Is sitting 
pretty. 



WEEMS Aim ORIOLE TEERACE 

Ted Weems and his Victor orches- 
tra are now indefinitely at the 
Oriole Terrace Cafe, Detroit. Weems 
is maintaining his Philadelphia 
ofllce, his outside band bookings be- 
ing under Francis C O'Keefe's man- 
agement. 

Roy Mack's Revue and Henry 
Thles' orchestra are also with 
Weems at the Oriole Terrace. 



Broadway s New Sign 
Broadway will have a new mam- 
moth sign on the northeast cornier 
of 48th Street. Thr Cinderella ball- 
room management has leased the 
sigrt space flanking Its floor for 
$27,000 to an oil concern which will 
bring the dance hall's rental dawn to 
$13,000. 



Revue Out of Everglades 
For the present n© revue is 
offered at the Everglades (48th ahd 
Broadway), the Walter Brooks 
chow, featuring Ethel Waters and 
Earl Danger, withdtawliig last week. 



Janssen't Royal Service 



August Janssen, Just returned 
firom « year In Burope, haa 
brought back with him the en- 
tire silver and china service of 
the old house of Hapsburg, In 
Vienna, The restaurateur made 
this acqulaitlon while In the 
Austrian capital, and will use 
tho service in the new uptown 
Hofbrau's guest room. 



BALLROOMSNOT 
AIDEI^BY RADIO 



Business Picked Up After 
Radio Thrown Out 



Some of the ballrooms report that 
with the elimination of radio as an 
exploitation adjunct business has 
picked up. Places like the Para- 
dise, Newark, and the Cinderella, 
New York, both have had direct 
wires Into their places. When elim- 
inated, not only have they saved 
that expense but business picked up. 

In Chicago, a champ dance-hall 
city, there Is no such thing as 
radio wires. Guyon's Paradise tried 
It and took the land wires out as 
soon as it was found to be damag- 
ing. 

The broadcasting Idea may be 
satisfactory for cafes It Is conceded, 
but seemingly not for ballrooms. 



CABARET CIRCUIT? 



The "cabaret circuit" idea Is com- 
ing up again. The cafe bookers are 
watching with Interest the "ball- 
room circuit" now In process of 
building up and are taking their 
cBes therefrom. 

The circuit of cabarets it is be- 
lieved could be a feasible proposi- 
tion in lesser titles liko Elmira, 
Utioa, Harrisburg, New Haven. 
Providence, Wilmington, Portland, 
Quincy, 111 , Willlamsport and the 
like. 

The fault in the previous attempts 
was in attempting to enlist the big 
cities like New York, Philadelphia. 
Cleveland, Washington, Boston and 
Montreal as spokes. Because of the 
large and transient population, 
there Is no neoessity for that in the 
big cities. 

The smaller towiis with their 
limited ];>opulatlon and the propor- 
tionately limited circle of night- 
rounders.'lt is felt, will welcome an 
Idea of booking new faces and new 
shows into the local cafes. 



CABARETS 

Hudglns Fined $100 for Contempt 
Johnny Hudglns of the Club Ala- 
bam show was adjudged guilty of 
contempt of court-'and fined $100 
and $10 costs, by ,Judge Meyer In 
the City Court last week, for fail- 
ure to appear for examination In 
the suit of Kendler ft Goldstein, 
theatrical lawyers, against the col- 
ored comedian. The attorneys have 
a $1,000 Judgment outstanding 
against him for professional serv 
Ices rendered. 

The court ordered Hudglns to ap- 
pear for examination yesterday 
(Tuesday) morning under penalty 
of commitment to Jail. 



The Flotilla restaurant furnish- 
ings have been acquired by Harry 
Susskind for his new Marigold Gar- 
dens roadhouse on Pelham Heath, 
New York, slated to open April 15. 



The federal grand jury probe of 
alleged "private cabarets" In Toledo, 
O., is under way. Several places 
have been raided. 



Roadhou*es near Houston, Tex., 
namely the Eureka Pines, Hideaway 
Inn, now the Green Hat. and one 
at Crosby Bridge, are to be pad- 
locked If the present request of the 
Federal authorities fas granted. 



Kitty FoKy and Daisy Dean, 
singers, have been engaged for the 
show at the Satdium Club. 



Reopening Canton Ballroom 

Canton. O.. April 7. 
, The George Sinclair AmMsement 
Company will reopen the Moonlight 
Ballroom April II. The big pavilion 
was Uark for one We«k fluo to re- 
pairs and the resurfacing of the 

floors. , .5 ;.,,.,>. ; 



IOWA Wm NOT PUBLISH 
BOOTLEGGERS' PICTURES 



Bill Calls for Distribution of 

Photographs of Convicted 

"Runners" 



Des Moines, la., April 7. 

A state senate has refused, for 
the first time In this session, to 
adopt a prohibition measure. It 
was the bill by Representative 
Matthews which calls for the pub- 
lication and distribution of a list of 
convicted bootleggers along with 
photographs of the persons so con- 
victed. 

After adopting numerous amend- 
ments, designed to remove some of 
the features, the senate sent the 
bill back to the committee on sup- 
pression of Intemperance. The 
sifting committee probably will not 
report the bill back. 



HERE AND THERE 



Earl Walton and Orchestra, long 
featured at Palais de Dance, River- 
side Park, Detroit, and who is fea- 
tured every Thursday via Station 
WCX, Is coming to New York. 
Walton has never played hero be- 
fore. Billy Pierce (colored agent) 
Is In negotiation with Walton and 11 
musicians for a summer engage- 
ment here. 



Julius Klein, orchestra leader at 
the Academy, New York, for Beveral 
years, has been given charge of the 
musical programs at the Japanese 
Gardens, on upper Broadway, in 
line with thri new policy at that 
picture house. 



Charles A. Bear Is the new or- 
ganist at the Grand theatre In 
Hartford. Conn. 



Fred Bettony hai> commenced re- 
hearsals of the newly organized 
brass band at Stcughton, Mass. 



Peck Kelly and his Sylvan Beach 
orchestra have started .a summer 
season at Houston. 



Mai Hallett's Melodians will re- 
place Mai Hallett at the Arcadia 
ballroom. New York, April 15, when 
Hallett with his original band leaves 
for his annual summer tour through 
the New England territory. 



Al Mitchell, formerly heading his 
own combination (Paul Whiteman 
unit). Is now chief arranger and 
pianist with the Roger Wolfe Kahn 
orchestra at the Hotel Btltmore, 
New York. Mitchell turned his own 
original band over to Frank Silver, 
the "Bananas" author, who now 
heads the orchestra in vaudeville. 



George F. McKay, 26, Spokane, 
has earned a free trip from his 
western home to Rochester, N. Y., 
when the composition submited by 
McKay in the orchestral number 
contest conducted by the Eastman 
School of Music, Is played by a big 
orchestra in Rochester. 



The Blue and Wtllte Serenaders 
is a new orchestra In Putnaqi. 
Conn., made up as follows: Rudolph 
Metty, pianist; Herbert Clark, vio- 
linist; Robert Bruce, drums; Joseph 
Metty, cornet; Joseph Velard, saxo- 
phone; Georg* Lajeunesse. bcuijo. 
Mr. Clark is director and manager. 



Ralph Pollock and orchestra are 
now a special feature, at the Or- 
pheum. Salt tAke City. 



The Original Paramount Enter- 
tainers, after a year at the New 
Majestic ballroom, Detroit, open 
April 2!^>at Palmer Park, IJansing, 
Mich., for the summer season. 



Eddie Chester, formerly with the 
Ted Lewis band, has Joined' Ray 
Miller's Orchestra as a dancing 
feature. Miller starts his picture 
house tour next week. 



Vincent Stepanelly and six piece 
orchestra open at China Land, New 
York. April 11. 



IfHOOP LA" IN 
ATLANTIC CITY 



Several Revues Promised 
for Seaside Shortly 



Atlantic City, April 7. 

Judging from present revue ac- 
tivity among the producers and pro- 
moters of colored revues, Atlantic 
City is going to be flooded with 
them within the next six weeks. 
Most of those, now in process of 
formation are headed for what tho 
players themselves call the "whoop 
la" district. 

The past few days has .seen many 
calls for colored entertainers, mala 
and female, for prospective A. C. 
revue engagements. 

Three were lined up last week 
and at least three more will be cast 
this week. The early revue organi- 
zations plan to get Into swing along 
Atlantic City's boardwalk not later 
than May 1. • 

This week Jack Curley was re- 
ported having a colored revue lined 
up for a summer engagement In 
Atlantic City. Billy Mitchell 
(colored) already has a revue outflt 
engaged for an A. C. summer stand. 



U. S. BOOZE PLACES 

(Continued from page 1) 
with a national enactment totally 
prohibiting the sale of intoxicating 
beverages, has 17 times as many 
sources for liquor as before the 
going into efl^ect of the Volstead Act. '; 

The 177,000 saloons have been su- 
perseded by "dives" and "Joints" 
which are now attended by even 
graver evils of which the father - 
of the Prohibition Act aarar . 
dreamed. 

Instead of the Federal GoTem- 
ment collecting honest taxes of 
$3ft6,211,262 from the sale of dis- 
tilled splHtB as it did In 1919. ..tbase 
taxes have dropped $330,000,000 in 
revenue to approxlnoately $30,000,900 
in 1923. 

The taxes on fermented spirits, 
alone, in 1919 totaled 1117,839,602.21, 
or four times what the government 
received In 1923. 

Prohibition has made the United 
States a liquor-drinking country 
where it was formerly one of the 
most temperate. The $330,000,000 
difference and many, many millions 
more each year' now go to boot- 
leggers for a questionable brand of 
liquor which pasees through many ' 
hands and has many surcharges 
added to it before reaching the con- 
sumer. 

Approximately 13,000 breweries 
prior to Prohibition produced - 
2,000,000,000 gallons of beer annu- 
ally, plenty of beer for a nation to 
consume, but nothing compared to 
countries like Germany and which, 
at least, insured a pure grade of 
beverage to the consumer at & 
nominal price. 

Today, charging $2.50 for a bottle 
of real beer in a cafe is a eign of 
what pi-Ahibltlon has done for this 
country. - 



* MUSIC COMPLAINTS 

Copyright infringement suits filed 
In the Federal Court the past week 
Include a complaint against the 
Club CIro by Harms, Inc., for an 
alleged unauthorized performance 
of "Rose-Marie." Feist is suing the 
Club Frontenac and Harma Is again 
complainant against Joel Rinaldo, 
who operated Joel's on West 41st 
street. 

Clarkp A Leslie. Inc., are also 
asking damages from the Yorke, a 
Bronx picture theatr3. 



Henhan Schenck has replaced 
Billy McDermott hs manager of the 
Chicago omce of Stjapiro-Bernsteln. 
McDermott is reported to have re- 
turned east, where he will reframe 
the vaudeville combination of Mc- 
Dermott and Wali.Tce 



Lou Gold's at Alamac 
The Lou Gold Orchestra, ha.s boon 
looked by Al Herman for the Hotel 
Alamac, New York, opening April 



M 



Vii 



CALLS OUEST-COHSUCTOR 

Mots' Colony (pictures). New 
York. Is going after its orchestra de- 
partment seriously. Louis Katzman. 
the expert arranger, has been called 
in as guest conductor starting Sun- 
day with full power to change the 
personnel and do everything possi- 
ble to assemble an orchestra of de- 
sirable qualities. 

Katzman will also arrange for the 
band. 



MATSON DANGEROUSLT ILL 

W. F. Matson, band director and 
promoter. Is in Polyclinic Hospital, 
New York, at the point of daalta. 

Matson submitted to two asajor 
operations and his condition Mich 
day is reported growing weaker. 



VARIETY 



OUTDOORS 



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Wednesday. April 8, 192t( 



4 BANDnS HOU) UP SHOWMEN^ 
UAGUEMEEUNG GETTING $15,000 



Members BelieTe It "Inside Job"— Fred Barnes 
HeaWest Loser, $7,700— Thieves . Address Vic- 
tims by First Names — ^Women Unmolested 



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Chicaso. April T. 
Tb« Showmen's Leasue of Am- 
«rica, waa held up by Cour bandita 
armed with sawed off ahot guns, 
last Friday night, when In regular 
session, and around |lS,ftOa taken 
from members in cash and Jewelry. 
Leaving one of tkeir . number at 
the door the / robbers ordered the 
membcra to walk to one aide of the 
room TTlth their faces to the wall. 
Watches and chains were ignored, 
but valuable rings, stick pins and 
diamonds were taken. 

At flrst the showmen thought that 
a fake hold up was being staged by 
some of the members, but when 
Leon Bemniack, attorney for the 
Ijeague, was knocked on the head 
thrice and another meml>er as- 
saulted for not raising his hands 
quick enough, they changed their 
minds. 

All were "frisked " with the excep- 
tion of Charlie Kilpatrick. who was 
commanded to sit in a chah- In the 
center of th eroom and keep his 
eyes on hU "feet." A» Kllp&trick 
has only one leg, the bandits did 
not molest him. They also took a 
liking to Sam Levy, for, after re- 
lieving him of 150. they handed him 
back a 119 blU. 

Principal Losers 
Among the principal loaers was 
Fred Barnes, who had a stick pta, 
dian.ond ring and cttier jewelry 
taken to the value of around IT.SOO, 
In addiUon to f2M in cash. It is 
Understood Barnes' valuables are 
Insured. Frank Perlson lost |1,S00 
In diamonda and (ISO in cash. Mar- 
tin Callahan was relieved of a ring 
Tahicd at MOO and |«S in cash; Wal- 
ter Driver, around |900 in cash and 
other victims were EL Afl Hock, 
Charles Browning. Al Lotto, the lat- 
ter giving up around $260, Ed P. 
Neumann, who managed to have 
$450 in lodge money, which be hid 
behind a curtain, yL J. Zlv. Col. 
Fred Owens and L. A. Berznaclc 

All lost something; in the way of 
eash or Jewelry, although KA Hock, 
Joe Rogers and Walter Driver man- 
aged to secrete their valuables and 
save them. 

tuMlies* Auxiliary Unmolested 
The bandits, who had to pass the 
Ladles' Auxiliary room to the top 
floor, where the meeting is held 
every week, were met by Mrs. Ed 
A. Hock, president of the ladies' 
organization, who. seeing that they 
were uot members, advertised the 
bunco and dance to be given the 
next night and asked them to buy 
tickets. "We are Just going for 
some money," they told her. An- 
other lAdy met thera .descending in 
an orderly anJ lelsurejy nfanner. 
Ko susjkicion whatsoever was 
aroused, so quietly wa)* the ishole 
thing carried out. None of the la- 
dies were molested, although Mrs. 
Hock was wearing some valuable 
diamonds. 

The concensus of opinion among 
the League members Is that the 
thieves had an intimate knowledge 
of every detail, knew Just the right 
moment to pull the robbery, the 
name of all those who were likely 
to have a large sum of money and 
they believe it !a an inside Job. 
gleaned from information imported 
by some one intimately acquainted 
With the organia^tion. Not only 
did the bandits make no attempt 
to go Into the main club rooms, 
but they Itnew the names of tho 
-Tarious members, even familiarly 
, ealling some by their first names. 
After each man had b«en searched 
nil were ordered to the wash room 
at the rear oFthe lodge room. The 
robbers then departed quietly with 
their shot guns concealed under 
overcoats. - 
,r The hold-up took place half a 
block away from police headquar- 
ters In the City Hall. The police 
branded the robbery as the work 
of the same gang which has ter- 
rorised gambling houses and clubn 
during the last three months. The 
Aowmen think differently. 

, ... ,.-\. . \ 



Jack Rabbit Drive 



Dimmit, Tex., April 7. 

A Jack rabbit drive, expected 
to be the biggest of its kind 
ever held in the United States, 
is being planned for Castro 
County. 

Some 30,000 rabbits are to be 
rounded up, due to the whole- 
sale depredations committed 
by the rabbits. 



LEAGUE DANCES BEHIND 



ftcport Shows Social Evewis Los- 
ing — Women Held Affair 



758341 US. mODTDOOR 
DE?KES EXPORTED 



Dept. of Commerce Now Keep- 
ing Figure»— Figures for 8 
Monttts Period 



Washington. April 7. 

Elxports of amusement park smd 
playground devices weiglMd 7M,- 
Ul pounds during ths period Crons 
July 1, 19S4. through Fob. St, IMS. 
This w*s Tslnotf at f 174,m. Thege 
records were not snslnf hiod last 
year hence comjMirisons are Impos- 
sible. 

Febraary of th». present year, 
when comparing on A monthly 
basis, dropped below that month in 
1924 by a good 2( per cant in the 
numl>er of pounds, the methods by 
which these devices are tabulated 
by the Dei>artment of Commerce, 
64,000 pounds were exported in Feb- 
ruary, 1925, against 76,000 poundsln 
February, 1924. 



FAIR NOTES 



Chicaigo. April 7. 

The Showmen's League of Amer- 
ica at their general meeting last 
Friday, previous to being inter- 
rupted by bAndits, received reports 
from the last dance given at the 
Sberman hotel. Sam J. Levy re- 
ported that the expenses of the af- 
fair were $S42. 

Zebbie Fisher reported that at 
present the dance showed a loss 
but that other moneys were expected 
aa quite a few returns had not yet 
been made. 

Sid Roemer was reported an in- 
mate of St. Luke's hospital and 
Charles Feinberg recovering at the 
American hospital. Charles Brown- 
ing, second vlce-presidebt, returned 
from Florida, was present. 

The Ladies Auxiliary held their 
usual business meeting with Mrs. 
Ed. A. Irtock in the chah-. The 
ladies gave a well attended bunco 
and dance in the chib rooms Satur- 
day evening, the night after the 
holdup. 



Secretary Peat is working out 
plans fpr a greater fair at Missoula, 
Mont. A vigorous campaign is be- 
(ng waged by directors and busi- 
ness men. ' ' 



Herb. J. Smith, secretary of the 
De Pera, Wis., fair announces that 
he has contracted with the Robin- 
son Attractions for his free acts. 
Thearie-Duffleld will furnish the 
flreworlcs for four nights of the 
fair. 



LB-H 17 PAlOrSHOWS 



Contracts for the hippodrome 
acts and circus attractions for the 
Mississippi VaUey Fair and Ex- 
position have been made with the 
Western Vaudeville Managers' As- 
sociation, 'doodles" Hanneford and 
Co.. Is the headUaer. Another fea- 
ture wlU be the "FIghUng Fords" se- 
cured from the same agency. J. Alex 
Sloan will provide the auto races, 
Thearle-Duflleld the fireworks 
spectacle "Rome under Nero" and 
Rubin and Cherry the midway at- 
tractions. ) 



' WISC(»1SIN FAIR DATES 

/ Beaver Dnm, Wis., April 7. 

Secretary J. F. Melons of Boaver Dam has compiled the following list 
of Wisconsin fairs to be held in 192t: ' 

Nan* Sw^reUrr Aaarsss D»t« 

AdAOU CcBiktr Fair Joha BaiMMl Priaadalilp ..gapt. 2-4 

A^Und Conatjrralr M. H. Wrls^ ai fc' sa d 6ept. 15-18 

AUMiia Pair AmocIsUm A. M. MenM AUmm S«»t. 1-3 

BaiTon Cvuntjt Fair J. O. Rnd« Rlc« Lake Sept. l-i 

Bcynekl Oountjr FSlr K. r. DanMa Iron Rlvar ..Sapt. 2-4 

Bts Badser Fair C A. Orlbbla PlattovlUa Sapt. 1-4 

Blakaa rralrle Fair Foatar B. Portar RIoomlnstoB ..8ap«. 22 24 

Boacobel Fair Aaaoclatlba . . . AH>wt Hupenbeckcr.. Boacobal <.Aiur. 11-14 

Bogak* County Pair .....A. R. Fackler Uoodovl i Sept. 29-Uot. t 

Bitftiact Conntr FUr O. A. Olaon Otantabarr Sapt. Ift-lg 

Caotrar AgricQltiiral Pair. . . . W. A. Stowall Oaya Mills Oct. 6-8 

Oantral Wtaeoaaln Fair R. R. WlUlaioa MMahOeM Sept. 7-10 

Calaawt Cbonty Fair a. L,. Wabar CUUon Sept. lais 

Clark Caaatjr VUri M. B. WaUUnf. ■ NaUUvllle Sc^t. 22-25 

Chippewa VmUtir Fair c. A. lasrani Darand Sept. 20-Oct. a 

Dana Ooway Walr U. tf. Parklaaon Madlabn Aus. 24 28 

Dadse Caonty Fair j. F. Mahma Baavar Dam Sept. 2H Oct. a 

Dunn OMintr Fair j. D. Millar MaMMftonla Sapt. 22-2G 

Bau Clalr* OMnitr Fair v U DIckansen Ausvata Sept. 8-11 ' 

Mroy Fair AandatlOB w. M. Kalley BIroy g^, i-s 

Fond da Lac County Fair... charlea Blnt« Fond du Lac Oct. 6-9 

Oraan County Fair Prad L. Kohll Monroa au*. 18-22 

Obseblc County Fair Frank L. Healy Ironwood, MIeh Sept. 1-4 

Grant County Fair F A. Morefcoua* l*ncaater Sept. l.%-18 

Inter-State Fair c a. Van Auken La Croaaa Sept. 22-26 

JeSeraon County Fair o. F. B«-eealer Jefferaon fi,^. is^ig 

Juneau County Fair W. F. Wlnaor Mauaton Aos. 26-28 

Janaavllle Fair AaaoOiatloo. . j. J. McCann Janeiinile Aujt. 25 28 

Jarkaon County Fair K. B. De'.l ....Bla«k Rlvw Fada. . .Sept. 20-Oct. 1 

Kewaunee County Fair. jullua Cahn i.Luxemburs Sept. 6-8 

KIckapoe Valley Fair w B. Van Winter. .. Viola Aujt. lH-21 

Uncon County Fair pr. L. J. O'RalUy ""l^" At Sept. 1-4 

Lafayette County Fair Th6a. Klrwtn Dar'tn«t«.n Au?. 26-28 

Lancacle County Fair '-Henry Bemer Antlgo Sept 16-1? 

LodI Union Fair R. J. Hllller M>dl ;.Sej>t 810 

Manitowoc County Fair p. c. Borcherdt. Jr. Manitowoc Aug:. 24-28 

Marquette County Fair w. P. Fuller. Jr WemHeld Sept. ^-11 

Monroe County Fair r. J. Rehbers T??"" 

No. iWlaconjiln Slate Fair. ..a. L. Putnam Chippewa Falls Sept. 14 IS 

Norttieastern Wlaconain Fair. Herb J. Smith Depare i Aug. ?l-i<ept. < 

Osaukee County Fair Fred J. Schuett* Cedarburs Aug. 26 29 

Oneida t'Gunty Fair A J. Brand Rhlnelander 9opt. 7-9 

Outagamie County Fair Mrs. W. Klein Hortonvllle Sept. 8-10 

..O. A. Ha!U Ellsworth Sept. l.'i-lS 

. . A: H. French St., Croix FalU sept. 1-8 

• . Auguat Laraon f.''"'.'Pff S«Pt. 8-11 

k. B C. DavlB Ricninaa Center Aug. 1>-21 

..B. A. PoUey Union Orove Sept. 1. VIA 

..C. 9. Ware BraniWlle Au(r. 11-14 

..H W. True , T.,aayamlth ; gept. 22-2.% 

..I B. Wenalnk Plymouth Aug. 17-22 

.•T. J. Madden New RJchmond Sept. 14-lS 

..R. H.Fischer Shawaho ;. Sept. 8-11 

..0*0. Fiedler Seymour Aug. 2JI-27 

. ■ H. L. Halated Baraboo Sa^t 22-2S 

..Sam Slteaky Hayward Sept. 16-18 

Southwenfn Wlsronaln Fnlr..o. H. Shepard Mineral Point Aug. 4-7 , 

Taylor County Fair p. C. Schollt Medford Sept. 1-4 

TrI-Stat* Fair L. O. Roaa Superior T Sept. 7-11 

Trempealeau County Fair... Geo. Trim OaleavlUe Aug. 26-28 

Vemon Cotinty Fair W. B .Garrett Vlroqua Sept. 29-Oct. > 

Vila* County Fair Chaa. Adama Eagle RItct ♦?, . Sept. 8-10 

Waushara County Fair Chas. T. Taylor Wantoma Sept. 29-Oct. 5 

Walworth County Fair C. F. QraK Blkhom Sept. 7-11 

Watertown Inter-Co. Fair. . Boy Sherman Watertown Aug. 26-28 

Washlacton County Fair Jos. J. Huber Weat Bend Sept. 14-17 

Washburn County Fair L. J. Thonpaon Srooner Sept. 7-11 

West Kenoaha County Fair...R. T. Bunoa Wrmot Sept. 24-26 

Winnebago County^ Fair Tairlor G. Brown Oahkoah Sept. .22-26 

.A. J. RelcK Weyanwega Sept. 1 1V- 18 

.A. W. Prehn Wauaau Aug. 24-3 

.A. B. Alexander, Mgr. Milwaukee Aug. 81-Sept. 5 

.J. F. Tboanaa Waukeaha Mar. 17-20 

^Oates Not Set 

. -^— ^— Portaca ./.,.'. 

. —^——. StorsaoB Bay 

Craadoa 



Pierce County Fair. . . . 

Polk County Fair 

Price County Fair 

Richland County Fair... 

Racine County Fair < 

Rock County Fair 

l?^sk County Fair 

Sheboygan County Fair. . 

St. Croix Valley Fair 

Shalfrano County F^tr.... 
Seymour Coanty Fair..., 

Sauk County Fair 

Sawyer County Fair. 



Waupaca County Fair. 
Wlaconatn Valley Fair... 

Wlaconaln State Fair 

Waukeaha County Fair. . . 



Columbia Coimty Fair 

Door Oannty Fair 

Foreat County Fair 

Florence County Fair....,,., 
Olonwood Inter-Coanty Fair. 
Green Lake County Fair 
Inter-Tbwnahlp Fair.... 
Portage Comity Fair.... 
Steraas R>lat Fair 



, B. P. Reaanttaal. 



. Florenoa 

, Olenwood .... 

. Berlin 

.Oconto Falls .. 

.Aaibent 

. Steveaa Point . 



Sept. 



Night sessions will be held at the 
CarroUton, O., fair this year on the 
last two nights. The fair runs 
Sept 29-Oct. 2. This year In Its 
TStff anniveraary. 



Seattle. April 7. 
The Levitt-Brown-Hugglns car- 
nival will have no less than 17 paid 
shows of somewhat unusual calibre 
this year when opening on the 
Pacific Coast. They include Jungle- 
land, Homer's animal circus, Allin's 
Electrical exposition, "Revue of 
1925, Cross Word Puzzle show, 
athletic show, Evan's freak animal 
show, Mayer's palace of wonders, 
Madame Nalda and pythons, war 
relic shoi^, Benny Winthrop's 11- 
lusldn show, Tanagra, penny arcade, 
congress of giants and • midgets, 
Tiddle a.3d Twiddle, twin horses, 
"The Law and the Outlaw," Pro- 
fessor Ruhl's original flea circus. 
New tents and banners have been 
provided for every attraction. The 
show carrKs its own electric light 
plant and a band. 



K. C/S CHARITY EVENT 



Ararat 



Shrino Cire4n Will Last 
Ten Days 



WHAT THE WORIi) WANTS 



Southern Expo, in N. Y. 
May 11-23; Tex. Unentered 

For the flrst time in the history 
of the Southern Expositton. that 
big southern show will be held In 
New York this year, holding forth 
in Grand Central Palace, May 11-23. 

Preliminary plans indicate a suc- 
cessful event but up to the present 
time Texas has not applied for ex- 
hibiting space. 

Most all of the other Southern 
States are In and will make elabor- 
ate exhibits. 

Special attention is to be paid to 
the amusement features. 



Explosion Strips Man of 
Everything But One Shoe 

Stamford, Conn., April 7. 
Michael Luturra, proprietor of a 
flreworks factory at Springdale, 
Conn., was blown 60 feet, stripped 
of his clothing except one shoe and 
singed from head to foot by an ex- 
plosion of aerial bombs. 



Apple Blossom Festival 
The sixth annunl Apple Blossom 
Festival will be held in Wenatchee, 
Wash., May 8-9. 



Kansas City. April 7. 

The most Imposing amusement 
enterprise ever attempted in this 
city for a beneflciai purpose will be 
the Ararat Shrine Circus in Conven- 
tion hall April 20-80. inclnsive. 

The show la l>eing handled exclu- 
sively by members of the Ararat 
Shrine, and while the performance 
will be given by professionals, the 
profits will go 100 per cent to the 
organisation. There is no spll^ with 
promoters or organized companies. 

Books of 40 tickets have been 
sent to every one of over 10,000 
members, who are expected to s^ll 
them or return a check for |20, the 
amount of the tickets. Each ticket, 
selling for"M cents, is good for the 
entire 10 performances, making the 
admission but 6 cents a show. In 
addition, each ticket carries a 
coupon, which entitles the holder 
to a chance on three encloseil^ auto- 
mobiles. 



Variety Bureau 

Washington. April T. 

The markets of the entire world 
the brought to the American manu- 
facturer and distributer by this 
service of the Deii|urtment of Com- 
merce. * 

Wales is again isking for musical 
tuitruments, including player pi- 
anos, organs and phonogrraphs. 



lastly then the code number. The 
importance of mentioning each of 
these in the order named cannot IM 
stressed too urgently. 

The list of parchasers includes the 
following: 

Austria, automobile accessories 
and three (14S04); Csnada, umbrel* 
las and novelty goods, boots and 
shoes in medium grades and in Joh 



There are innumerable requests for lots (both 1460S), guns, rifles 



Coast Railway Reduces 
Fares /or Beach Resorts 

Los Angeles. April 7. 

Pacific Electric Railway is out to 
stimulate business at the various 
Southern California beaches. To 
get these results the railway has 
announced a cut in fares to BO centa 
The. round trip rate heretofore had 
been 8S cents. 

The new scale goes Into effect 
April 12. according to D. W. Pontius, 
president and general manager of 
the road. The places named In the 
5 cents xone are: Seal Beach, Long 
Beach, Wilmington, San Pedro. El 
Segundo. Playa Del Ray. Venice, 
Ocean Park and Santa Monica. 



If yofl don't Adrertise in 




Don't Advertue 



radio sets, while from the Sudan 

comes a request for the purchase 

of moccasins'. 
The department has established 

throughout the country numerous 

branch ofllces to expedite the hand- 
ling, of replies to these opportuni- 
ties. The request is made that in 

replying, your communication be 

sent to ttae nearest of these ofllces, 

a list .of which follows: 

AKRON— Chamber of ComDiar(>«. 

ATUANTA— fiSS Poatoffioe Bklg. 

BALTIMORB-Bzport and Import Bureau 
Aaaoelatlon bf CnniBMrce, SE Light St. 

BIRHINGHAIC— Chamber of Commorce. 

BOSTON— 1801 Cuatomhouae. 

BRIDaF:PORT-Manufactur.er«' Aaan. 

CIIARUKSTON, 8. C.-Chambor of Cam- 
merce. 

CHATTANOOGA— Southern Railway Sjra. 
tem. 

CHICAGO-Room aSO. 76 Weat Monioa St. 

CINCINNATI— Chamber of Commcrea. 

CLRVBLAND— Chamber of Commaroa. 

COLUMBUS— Chamber of Commeroo. 

DALLAS — ChAml>er of Comlnerce. 

DAYTON— Chamber of Commeroa, 

DETROIT— No. 1 Cuatomhouae. 

BL, PA80 — Chamber of Commerca. 

BRIB, PA.— Chamber of Commerce 

FORT WORTH-Chambar of Commerca. 

INDIANAPOLIS— Chambar of Commerca. 

JACKSON VILLK-Chamber of Commerce. 

LOH ANOELB.S-Charaber of Commerce. 

MILWAUKEE— Aaaoelatlon of Commerca. 

MoniLB— ChanU>ar of Commerce. 

MUNCIB— Chamber of Commerce. 

NEW YORK-7S4 Cuatomhouae. 

NEWARK— Chamber of Commerce. 

NEW ORLEANS— 214 Cuatomhouae. 

NORFOLK-Uampton Roada Maritime Ex- 
change. 

PBNSACOLA— Chanber of Commerce. 

PHlLADBLPHlA-ao Sbuta Fifteenth St., 
Room 812. 

PITTSBUROH— Chamber of Commerca. 

PORTLAND, ORB.— Chamlier of Commerca. 

I'KOVIDBNCai^-Chamber of Commerxse. 

RICHMOND— Chamber of Commerce. 

R(X;H ESTER— Chamber of Commerce. 

ST. LOUIS-1210 Ubertr Central Tnuit Co. 

nidg. 

SAN DIEOO— Chamber of Commerce, 
.^AN FRANCIBCO-tilO Cuntomhouae. 
SKATTI.K-^515 TA)wman Bldg. 
.SYRACIJHE-Chamber of C^immerce. 
OUANOE. TKX -Chamber of Commerce. 
TO I. K no-Chamber of Commerce. 
TRENTON-Chamber of Commerce. 
WORCKSTER^Chamber of Commerce. 

In replying always refer to the 
country first, then the article and 



ammunition for hunters (14421); 
China, hunting goods, bird decoys^ 
and similar supplies, radio sets 
(all 14469); England, hairdressers' 
sundries, including brushes, combs 
and pufl^s, also manicure sets 
.(144M): France, rubber articles, 
ready made clothing, shoes and 
leather goods, stationery, toys and 
novelties (14421), razor blade strop- 
I>ers (14471); India, second hand 
clothing for men and women 
(14419; New Zealand, toilet prepara- 
tions, all kinds (14427): 8iam, shav- 
ing and hair brushes, rubber sets 
(14404); South Africa, bottles, 
corks, labels, etc. (14473); Spain, 
lamps, bulbs, flashlights and stop 
signals for automobiles (14443): 
Sudan, cheap alarm clocks, mocca- 
sins, cheap watches (ail 14507); 
Wales, musical instruments, repro- 
ducing pianos, organs, phonographs 
and records (14492). 

The list of those desiring to act 
as selling gaents only. Includes the 
following: 

Australia, radio sets and acces- 
sories (14455); Austria, radio sets 
and accessories (14400); Belgium, 
radio sets and accessories (14454); 
Chile, hosiery (14410); Egypt, radio 
sets, mounted and unmounted 
(14450); automobiles and accesso- 
ries (14403); Ireland, radio sets and 
parts (14453); Netherlands, rubber 
raicoats (14407); Poland, bicycles 
(14426); Rumania, toilet prepara- 
tions (14436); Syris, radio sets and 
accessories (14457). 



W. VA. STATE HELP DENIED 

Charleston, West Va., April 7. 
By an overwhelming vote in the 
state senate, state financial aid for 
county fairs was denied. 



WediiMday. April S, 19SS 



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CIRCUSES 



VARIETY 



ILLNESS MARKS 

PERFORMERS 

AT GARDEN 



Many Off for Sickness or 
Injury— Whole Dis- 
plays Out 



Public Wants Animal 
AcU 



Any number of perrormers at 
Madison Square Garden with the 
Rlngling-Barnum and Bailey out- 
fit were on the ill and injured list 
late last week and the flrst of this 
weelc. Whole dleplaya were out of 
the program for days and some 
turns aire still laying oft. In the 
dressing rooms the {Prevailing query 
is: "How are you feeling?" with 
granted replies from those with sore 
arms and legf. 

Jesus Majares Injured his back 
in landing on his heels 'Vhen com- 
pleting the back somersault from 
a slack wire which concludes his 
turn. The bumpy condition of the 
ring over which that particular feat 
is done caus^ the accident. The 
Majares act was still out of the 
show early this week. Con Col- 
leano was also hurt Friday, but 
resumed Monday. The display was 
out late last week however. 

Phil riding with the Wirth Fam- 
y suffered a sprained ankle and 
forced out for several days. 
That took the comedy riding dis- 
play out of the show, as t' e Wirths 
are riding the center ring. Phil 
resumed Monday under a handicap. 

Injury to his back during re- 
liearaals forced Charles Clarke to 
bed and the Clarkonians have not 
been in the flyers display since the 
circus opened. He Is reported In 
bad shape. 

Hilliary Long was out for two 
^ days, after working with a fever 
ef 102 for a time. Mrs. Nelson of 
the Nelson trouoe wtfs also on the 
tick list, while four or Ave clowns 
are reported laid up for repairs. 

Lillian Leitzel'a wrist, which 
bears the brunt of the aerial 
thrown, Is said to be in bad condi- 
tion and she was advised to elim- 
inate that part of her routine until 
it Is healed. Miss Leltzel, however, 
Is continuing her full routine. 



Chicago, April 7. 

The "nnqoiring Haporter" 
sent out by the Chicago "Tri- 
bune" to ask five questions each 
day from persons selected at 
random, had as his query yes- 
terday the withdrawing of wild 
animal acts from the circus. 
The question was, "Are you In 
favor of the proposed aban- 
donment of the trained \v lid 
animal acts In the circus?" 

In every instance the answer 
was that the elimination of the 
wild animal acts would re- 
move half of the interest In 
the show. The answers brought 
out that the wild animals v.- ere 
about the first thing that one 
thinks about when circus time 
comes round. 



CRCHS BflJJNG BATTLE 
ON IN YODNGSroWN 



Ringling-B. B. Following Sells- 

Floto Into Town by 

On« Day 



BARNES CIRCUS (MING 
INTO CANADA AGAIN 



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Canadian Dates Profitable 

Last Season Prompted 

Repeats This Season 



Youngstown, O., April. 7. 

This town waa the scene thin 
week of one ot the hottest oppo- 
sition circus advance brlgMto fights 
witnessed here In recent years. 

SeUs-FIoto has contracted the 
stand for May 2C and the following 
day the Rlngllng Broth«rs and Bar- 
num and Bailey Circus is also 
scheduled to play here. 

Advance brigades of both :hows 
have been successful in land* ig 
some excellent stands and covering 
of paper has been resorted to in 
the rural districts. 

The Rlngllng show la playing 
this city fully a month earlier than 
in previous years. Sells-Floto 
staye<I away from this section en- 
tirely 1st season. 

Both shows are booked to exhibit 
at Wright Field, the only available 
downtown site. 



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BUFFALO BILL'S BIRTH 



Priest's Papers Reveal Famous 
Plainsman Was Born in Maine 



The Al G. Barnes circus, accord- 
ing to present reports will maVe 
several entries into Canada this 
season. Present indications, and 
the Itinerary so far laid down on 
the railroads make It appear that 
the show will tour the border, en- 
tering the provinces for a few 
stands and then coming out Into 
the states again 
be repeated 
Canada. 

The eastern part of the United 
SUtes will not be vlalted by the 
Barnes show this year. It was tried 
last season, and proved a l>ad bet. 
The Barnes show has always won 
money in the West and Canada. 
It Is planned to keep the show in 
this territory this season. 



MacDONALD CIRCUS OPENS 



THE LURE OF M LOT 



By NELLIE SEYELL 



// uou ucre never vAfh tlxe circus. 
Then you cannot understand 

M'hat it means to on old fro«|»er 
To get lonesome for the band. 



First Show at Dayton— "Pat- Dan" 
Recinback Brookes Leg 



This process will 
twice In northern 



FAIR MAY BLOW UP 



Having Difficlty in Raising $25,000 
for Rock Island Event 



Machias, Me.. April 7. 

That William P. Cody (Buffalo 
Bill) was born In Maine is Indicated 
by papers which have been revealed 
since the death of Rev. Cornelius 
O'Sulllvan, once a pastor here. 

It haa been the common belie/ 
that Buffalo Bill waa a native of 
Scott County, la., but Investigations 
relative to his birthplace made by 
Vather O'Sulllvan tend to establish 
he was born in an eld farmhouse in 
the town of Columbia, 12 miles from 
here. 

Buffalo Bill was born in 1845, the 
son of James and Bridget Foran- 
Cody, The father, according to the 
late priest's papers, moved from Co- 
lumbia to Iowa a few years after the 
death of his wife and from Ohio to 
Iowa. 



SELLS-FLOTO SATUBOAT 

Chicago, April 7. 

The big. event in outdoor circles 
will be the opening of the Sells- 
Floto circus at the Coliseum this 
coming Saturday, April 11, at the 
Coliseum. 

The features this year are a pro- 
gram of real wild animal acts and 
the opening spectacle, "The Bride 
and the Beast." 



Joslin, 111., April 7. 

Unless a more ready response to 
the solicitations of ^ the committee 
endeavoring to raise |25,000 for the 
support of the Rock Island County 
Fair is shown, the Joslin exposition 
will probably have to be abandoned 
this year, according to a statemMt 
issued by W. B. Whiteside, chair- 
man of the fair fund committee. 

Unless the $25,000 can be raised 
by April 15 the association will be 
unable to take advantage of an offer 
made by banks holding its notes to 
discount f3,000 of its indebtednes* 



Dayton. O.; April 7. 
Opening performances of the John 
W. MacDonald circus were given 
here last week at an indoor show 
under the auspices of the Fraternal 
Order of Gagles. 

George W. Westerman «ls agent 
and claims to be half owner with 
John W. McDonald in the circus 
which, he says, is a part of the old 
Wet^erman Brothers — Johii B. 
Normand circus. 

According to Westerman the show 
will play half the season under aus- 
pices and the balance wlU be one 
day stands. It opened Monday un- 
der canvas in Columbus, O.,. and 
will play the week out there. New 
EIngland and some Canadian terri- 
tory will also be visited. 

The first performances were 
roughly given and just l>efore the 
first performance Monday night 
"Pat-Dan" Rosinl>ack, of the Hollis 
Duo, slipped on a runway and 
broke a leg. 

Among the acts featured with the 
show are Royal's Military ponies; 
Mile. Oladys and Mile. Yvonne; 
Hurry La Fond; Hollis Duo; Dan 
Eckhart and Harry Fondaw; Joseph 
Cramor; Simms Duo; Capt. Drakos' 
Leaping Hounds; Rhoda Jloyal 
Elephants, and Slivers Johnson'e 
Clown band. 

An eight-piece band furnishes 
music for the show. 

BUYS UPSTATE PARK 



BoirelFs Circus $16,000 
Behind in Cuban Tour 

For the first time in years the 
Cirque Canarls, operated by Signer 
Borrell in Cuba, has come out of 
its annual pilgrimage in that sec- 
tion al>out $16,000 loser, according 
to reports coming from Borrell's 
present whereabouts. 

Borrell's clrcuslng in done under 
canvas, starts about November 15 
and plays from one to three days 
each stand. 

The cause of Borrell's "tough 
break" is said to be due to what Is 
termed In the States as "an off- 
sugar year." 



Boysen's Bay Co. Dissolvea— New 
Firm Formed 



Syracuse, N. T., April 7. 

Dissension among stock holders 
in Boysen's Bay amusement park 
on Oneida Lake culminated in the 
sale of the property at public ac- 
tion, marking the final step in the 
dissolution of the Boysen's Bay 
Amusement Company. 

The resort was purchased by 
George Luke, a one-sixth owner, 
representing several other men. A 
new company will ~ be organized, 
Luke said, and the park opened In 
May under new management. 



NO LOT IH FBISCO 

San Francisco, April 7. 
It looks like no circus for San 
Francisco this year. Ben Austi/i, 
general agent of the Al. O. Barnes 
show, is experiencing great diflil- 
culty in locating a lot for his show. 
The old circus lot. Market and 12th 
streets, has been cut into by new 
huildlng operations. 



San Antonio's "Fiesta Week" 
"Fiesta Week" will be celebrated 
in San Antonio. April 20-26. 

Governor "Ma" Ferguson will be 
the principal card this year and 
will head the big parade, April 24. 



"101 RancV Route Set 

/ Chicago, April 7. 

The 101 Ranch show runs from 
Fort Scott, Kan., on April 25 to 
Kansas City for Its two-day en- 
gagement April 27-28. From K. C. 
the show goes either to Sedilla or 
St. Joe for April 29, with the pref- 
erence going to Sedilla. 

On May 1 and 2 the «how will be 
seen at St. Loul.«(, where it was 
originally to have opened, but wa.s 
switched when that town deter- 
mined on a "Frontior Day" reli'- 
bration, in which the 101 K.-inch 
organization is to play a big part. 



La Wanda Goes With Hodginis 
London, M.nrch 28. 

Cecil La Wand^, for many years 
connected with the American Circus 
Corporation, will this se&.son be 
with the Joe HodRini troupe of rid- 
ers. 

The HoOfilni troupe will piny fairs 
and parks. 



Kansas Bank Financing 
Patterson-G^try Circus 

Chicago, April 7. 

The Patterson - Gentry circus is 
reported as opening at Paola. Kan. 
(the show's winter quarters) April 
11. For a while there was doubt 
whether the show would take to 
the road again, because of the 
money it lost last season. 

The Paola Bank, however, has 
again come to the rescue. It kept 
the Patterson-Gentry show on the 
road last season until early fall. 
This year an earnest attempt i< 
being made by the bank to recoup 
some of the 1924 losses. A banlc 
ofTlclal will travel with the show. 



McDonald Circus in Ohio 
The John W. McDonald Cirrus Is 
playing this week at Nell I'ark, 
Columbus, O. It ia booked through 
that section Indeflnltely. 



Gentry- Patterson Coming East 
Paola, Kans.KAprll 7. 

It Is understood the Gentry- 
Patterson circus will head directly 
East after the opening. 



For seven years that have seemed 
70 I have been lonesome for the 
circus bnnd and all that goes with 
it. All that life of the lot had been 
snatched away from me suddenly 
and, it seomed, eternally. But I 
have it ail back now. Jack Pulaski 
told my story well when he opened 
his review of the P.ingling-Barnum- 
Bailey circus with this paragraph: 
"Nellie Revell. seeing the cir- 
cus for the first time Jn n\any 
years, walked slowly into Madi- 
son Square Garden Saturday 
night. 'Let me put my foot again 
on the sawdust,' said the famous 
member of the one-time noted 
Kevell Family. With John and 
Charlie Hingling attending, she 
stepped upon the track. Thrilled, 
Miss Hevell took her place in a 
box next to the Kinglings, and 
the 1925 season waa on." 
1 used to wonder in those days, 
when the elephants and the calliope 
were brought to tlie hospital for my 
entertainment, if some day I would 
actually be back at Madison Slquare 
Garden once again. 

The circus is the Peter Pan of the 
amusement world. It never grows 
old or sophisticated and blase, and 
those who love It cannot help stay- 
ing young, tool It Is for children, 
be they three years old or 100; and 
every spring it renews the memories 
of childhood days In every grown-up 
who beholds it. If it can mean so 
much to the layman whose acquaint- 
ance with the big top was encom- 
passed by one afternoon a year, it ia 
not hard to imag.ine what this re- 
turn to the world of the enchanted 
rings spoiled for me, whose whole 
childhood was bound up with "the 
lot." 

Born a Circus Child 
From the time 1 was nothing until 
I was in my early teens I was a cir- 
cus child, and I am firmly convinced 
that no youngster was ever more 
forfun.Tte in choosing surroundings 
in which to grow up. True. I had no 
Mother Goose, no ^ans Christian 
Andersf n, no Noah'*> Ark., but the 
fabled beings out of these I did have 
in a magic combination of fairy-tale 
and reality. 

My Little Red Riding Hood was 
some precocious equestrienne leap- 
ing through hoops of fire to the t>ack 
of a beautiful snow-white horse. The 
giant of Jack and the Beanstalk I 
found in the freak show. The wood- 
en animals of the nursery«ork were 
Diiraculously changed into real, live 
lions and tigers, elephants, camels, 
rhinoK, zebras and leopards and all 
the rest of the Marvelous Menagerie 
Gatherfd at Unt(Jld Expense from 
the Ends of the World, sir! 

In place of toy carts I l\^d the 
gorgeous red-and-goU wagons and 
flaming chariots of the parade, while 
for toy piano I had the magnificent 
calliope tootling my favorite tunes at 
my request. Instead of stuffed 
clown dolls I had -flesh-and-blood 
ones to amuse with their grimaces 
and contortions, and even a little 
clown garb of my own, did I care to 
ride in the parade. 

As governess I had Dame Nature, 
the all-healing and all-soothing. 
Ca>ivasmen were my nurses, rough 
and crude, perhaps, but none more 
kindly. My nurfiery was the world, 
God its decorator. And He gave me 
of His choicest furnishing for it — 
the sky for a celling and for a car- 
pet the green grass. And for a good- 
night lullaby, what sweeter to little 
ears than the rhythmic clink-clank 
of the car wheels on the smooth, 
ehlnging rails as the circus moved 
on to new scenes and adventures. 
f Back Horns Agsin 
It is not hard to imaglns how I 
felt, with such a background and 
such memories, when once more I 
felt the samlust under my feet after 
seven years of exile from all these 
things I hold so dear. I went as the 
gut-st of the Kinglings. and as I 
walked in the door and heard Frank 
Wirth call out, "Welcome homel" 
and saw Lou Graham and Ned Nor- 
wood and received the greetings of 
everyone from owners to pony boys. 
I knew I had come back home again. 
It was Just like touching once more 
the "ould sod." 

But I had an uneasy feeling, too, 
that P. T. Barnum might be turning 
over In his grave at the sight of a 
member of the Hevell Family (which 
he had Imported from France) as a 
gUPKt of the Rlngllngs. It Is not so 
long since the Barnum show and the 
Kinglings were the deadliest of 
rlval!», thouKh I am told that now the 
feud between the adherents of each 
is diminishing and that it is not at 
all impossllile that one should see 
some good In the other. 

Neverlheles.s, when no staonch a 
Barnum ally as myself cannot help 
saying, out loud before everyone, 
"What Hhowmon these Ringlings 
are!" it 'a* no moan compliment. 

-In tho l)ox with me were some 
"lilf;h-))if>w" friends of mine, but the 
verifst children could not have bpen 
mor<' enraptured than they with this 
World of Make-Relieve. And when 
.May Wirth and Lillian Leitzel came 
over to the Ikjx to visit me no one 
could have been more thrilled to 



meet them than U. S. Senator King 
of Utah and Burton Hendricks, the 
compiler of "The Life and Letters o( 
Walter Hines Page." And how sur- 
prised they seemed to discover so 
much charm, wit and culture in our 
circus girls! 

The Senator was particular enrap- 
tured with the clowns, which was 
only a natural reaction for him after 
seeing nothing but the amateur 
clowning of some fello.w Senators all 
winter. And I have a suspicion that 
if all those "lofty dome" guests of 
nUne had followed their inclinations 
that evening they would have "Joined 
out ' with the troupe for the season. 
It was like seeing members of a 
long-lost family to glimpse on<:e 
more the balloon boys and the pea- 
nut venders and the soda-pop lads, 
and I almost felt like kissing each 
one us he passed. Every one ot 
them looked .so happy, too. and no 
wonder! The opening of the season 
is Just like Christmas morning to 
all those whose destinies are bound 
up with "the lot." 

But I missed the fried chicken 
stands wit.b their "Heah, too," and 
how I would have loved to get a 
meal in the oookhouse. It seemed 
as though tliat wonderful crowd 
was going to waste without any of 
the lucky boys around to make It 
seem more like circus day to them. 
They may havs been around but 
they weren't lucky enough to be 
working. Somebody should have 
had a "mitt-Joint" in there and 
worked that "Comeout" 
Old Friends 
Most of the families and perform- 
ers that I knew in the old days are 
not with the show now. and tor that 
reason it was an especial thrill to 
see the Nelson Family, whom I have 
known and admired for so many 
yeafs. 

What a pleasure it waa to watch 
May Wirth performJ There Is every 
reason why she sh^Id be billed as 
the premiere equestrienne, for. un- 
like many riders, she makes her 
most difficult feats appear as easy 
and simple as they are actually hard 
and dangerous. It was not for noth- 
ing that I chose her as the inspira- 
tion for my pet brain-child, 
"Spangles." whose story I hope some 
day to divulge to the public. 

Who would ever vuess that the 
splendid white borss, "Snowball," 
which she rides, was ever anything 
but a "trouper"? Yet he started 
his life between the shafts of com- 
merce and when Miss Wirth found 
him he was drawing a hearse along 
a country road. She. rescued him 
and made him one of the finest ot 
ring borss. 

*'lbeeV Splendid Review 

A five-ring circus. If only Bar- 
nun^ could have lived to see it! The 
night has a thousand eyes, says the 
poet, but Jack Pulaski Utce) must 
have had more to be able to watch 
and review every act In every ring. 
I don't know how he did it, but he 
did, and wrote the best review of a 
circus performance I have ever read. 

The backsliding of my "pep" prs- 
Tented mc from getting to the men- 
agerie, but I found out one thing 
about th* animals. No one need 
ever be afraid of seeing elephants 
when he has the d.t's.. because the 
Rlngllngs have every bull In the 
world. '' 

Before long the "rasorbacks" will 
"take it down." and the troupe Will 
haul to other "stands." But the 
effect of the beautiful aerlalists and 
nimble riders and amazing acrobats 
will be felt for weeks in every gym- 
nasium In the city. 

While the wire acts were on I 
heard a woman In the box behind 
me comment: "They're all dumb 
acts, aren't they?" 

"Yes." retorted her escort, "dumb 
but beautiful." 



' ORCUS ROUTES 

Attsrbury Brss. 

May • (opening) Dakota City, 
Neb. 

W. K Morgan thows 

Anril 20-tl. Clinton. Tenn.: ttt 
Coalcreek; 2S, Jackrboro; 24, Jsllca 

Robbins Brss. '^ 

April 25 (opening) Perry. Ia. 

Sparks Bros. 
Anrll 9 (opening) Macon. Ga.; 
11. Gastonla, ^. C; 12. Lynchburg, 
Vn. 

Sails Sterling 
Week of May 4 (opening) ShS-^ ; 
boygun. Wis. ■ ; 

Miller Bros. 107-Rsnch i •' 

April 22, Oklahoma City. Oklt.t 
28. Tulsa; 24, Joplln. Mo.; 25, Fort 
Scott, Kan. 

May 4. TriTP Haute. Ind : May 5, 
Indianapolis: May «, Dayton. O.; 
May 7. C"luml.UH, O ; May 18, Al- 
h.nnv. N. Y : July 14, PoucrUftepsle; 
July J5. Srhenectady; July 17. ini<"»; 
July 18, Ogden-Mhurg: July 20. Wa- 
tertnwn: July 21, Syracuse; July 
22, Auburn. / 

Sella Floto 
June 8, Ann Arbor. Ml'-h. 



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OUTDOORS 



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Wednesday. April 8, 1925 



INSIDE STUFF 

OH THE OUTSIDE 



Unless one circus wins the flrst three weeks of the season It wiU b« 
■helved. The show Is due to open this month. A bad break in the weather, 
business, or any other unforeseen conditions In the three weeks after 
the opening wili cause the circus to be sold at auction. 

The circus is $100,000 in debt to a Western bank. The Indebtedness 
may be even more. The fl^rure was the loss the show represented when 
It closed last season. Wintering the stock and re-building has taken 
more of this same bank's money. 

Bank examiners lookifig over the books of the bank found the $100,000 
In paper, they demanded it t>e talien up. It waa lound all of it belonged 
to one of the bank officials who had handlsd the loan. He has been 
forced to mortgage everything he owned to satisfy the bank examiners 
(uid maintain his standing in the community. 

The only chance he has now to get back any of the lost coin is to 
again finance the shoW^. Because this banker still has a little money left, 
and because he hopes to cash this season on the loan is the reason the 
lilrcus Is taking to the road'.' It is understood there is in the treasury 
just enough to keep the show on the road for three weeks. If it wins, 
all well and good. If not some fairly excellent show property "will be 
offered at bargain prices. 



T^ Rlhglln^ (^rniim) show has wealth of wire acts, so much so 
that It U a problem wha£ to do with them. It was not originally in- 
'tead«d to have two dlsjplays of wire artists. The Maparles brothers and 
Coh Colleano are perhaps the most spectacular and for that reason have 
a dl^i^lay to themselves. However the earlier wire display is supplying 
some excellent exhibitions. 

With Jesus Majaries out through injuries the act is off and Colleano 
Is working as a feature. Monola Majf rles 4s highly rated but under an 
agreement with his brother, never works without him. ,„. .. 



The , Bellclalre brothers' will not remain with the Ringllng-Barrium 
Bailey qhow when it takes to canvas. The act was sul^imltted for "the 
Garden fengagament only. It is likely the brothers will be re-engaged for 
entire season next year, their 16op the loop slide being regarded as the 
first 'sensational acrobatic stuxit in the circus for years. Prior fair dates 
is the reason given for their limited circus appearance. 



Phil St. Leon Wlrtji, featured with the Wlrth Family act, started rid- 
Ing as a "dame" in Australia, building up a natne tis "PhllUpina" when 
about 17 ijrears bt age. Ord photos ^show hini in character and the only 
giveaway Is the size df his lunch-hooks even though encased Ift long cot- 
toi" gloves. , .• 



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'Zero, the big sfaaggy'dog In Mrae. Bradna'k act ht the Garden, has 
l^ttracted muctf attention in professional circles. The Bradnas value the 
dog -at $S,000 and refused an offer of $4,000 from Tom Mix last week. 
Zero is a cross between an Alaskan malniute husky and Russian wolf- 
'Itound. It is a highly trained, intelilKent animal. 



A Maine fair will not receive any state stipend this year because 
Inspectors from the state department of agriculture discovet'ed game^ 
of dhance on the fair grounds last' fall • 



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FAIR DATES 



Muskingum County fair, August 
lS-20. H. A. Shipley, secretary. 



Ogdensburg fair. Sept 1; Ralph 
P. Jillson, secretai^y. American eIx- 
hlbltldn shows main midway attrac- 



RAMONA'S FAOEAIIT 

Hamet, Cal.. April 7. 

About 25,000 people are expected 
to attend the Ramona pageant to 
be held here April 2S-26 and May 
2-3 this year. 

Oarnet Holme will supervise the 
production of the pageant, to have 
a cast of 150 which wlU be held 
at the Ramona Bowl. 



LACHMAN HEW SHOW OFEHIHG 
"New Orleans, April 7. 

The Lrfichmiem Exposition Shows, 
formerly the Con. T. Kennedjr 
shows, purchased by Dave Lach- 
man friyn the Government, will 
open at New Orleans April 11. 

Harold Buirtiea Is the general 
representative. 



WOMAH WORLD'S FAEEt APR. 18 

Chicago, April 7. 
The Women's World's Vtilr will 
open at the American Exposition 
Palace April 18 and continue up to 
-and Including May 25. 



SEUIHO VT. FUR OROUHDS 

Montpelier, Vt., April 7. 

The legislature has authorized 

the governor and commissioner of 

agriculture t6 sell the state fair 

grounds at White River Junction. 



FATEHZA GETS 21 YEARS 

. Chicago, April 7. 
Fred Patenza, who shot his wife 
as she was descending; from a street 
car last year, has, been sentenced 
to 21 years In the penitentiary. He 
was the owner of a small carnival 
that operated in and around Chi- 
cago. 



AHOTHER TEXAS FAGEAHT 

Denton, Tex., April 7. 

A pageant will be staged In Den- 
ton. Tex., next July dealing with 
historical incidents of early Texas. 

The pageant will have the sup- 
port and sponsorship of the Denton 
Chamber of Commerce. 



• la. V.'s Annual 

Iowa City. la.. April 7. 
The all-university carnival. Spon- 
sored by the University of Iowa, 
Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A., will 
be held the week of May 1. It is an 
annual event. 



r BOYD & UNDERMAN SHOWS 

open Richmond, Va., Saturday, April 2S 
.^-^^T experienced ride help, electrician, canvas man, 
'•' fa>ain help, scenic artist, experienced people in all 

lines. 
^AN PLACE leffitimate concessions of all kinds for the 
> entire season, as all our fairs are contracted for con- 
. cessions. Cook house open. 

6AN book ontf^ or two shows of merit. Ted Metz, we 
I %«rould like to have you. 

OUR FAIRS and Canadian Celebrations are: Big Civic Celebration 
•• Montreal, Quebec, July 14-AugU8t 1; Old Boys' Peunion, Kingston. 
j! Ontario, week August 2; Cornwall (Ontario) Fair, week August »• 
,. "Yalley Field (Quebec) Fair, week August 16; Ottawa (Ontario) Fair, 
: i»!e«k Jtu«ust 22-2^ Sherbrooke (Quebec) Fair, week September 1; 
, d|uebec City (Quebec) Fair, week September 7; Peterborough (Ontario) 
I r%lr. week September 14; Lipdsey (Ontario) Fair, week September 21; 

l^nghamton (N. T.) Fair, Se{;)toinber 29-October 4. Four more South - 

ejrn Fairs now being arranged for. 

■ I - ^> WRITE OR WIRE 

t / Boyd & Lindennan Shows 

1 %". ■ ^ ^ WINTER QUARTERS 

I Vii^giiU4 State Fair Grounds, Richmond, Va. 
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CARNIVALS 

American AmuawnwU Shows, 
Philadelphia, AprU 11 (t woaka). 

Bernardl Exposition Shows, Salt 
Lake City. April «; Park City. IS. 

Bernardl Greater Shows. Balti- 
more, April 18. 

A. G. Barkoot Show*, Deflance. O., 
April 27. 

Bruce Creator Shows, Scotland 
Neck, N. C April 11. 

CoopeC Rialto Shows, Farrell. Pa 
April 

• Coal ^It Amusement Shows, Wll 
sonviile^. 111.. April 11. 

Clin^jm^^Exposition Shows, New- 
port, Ark.,'^irrti (. 

Harry Copping Shows, Sykesville, 
Pa., April 25; Indiana. Pa., May 4. 

Cote's Wolverine Shows, Detroit, 
AprU IS (indef.). 

Corey's Greater Shows, Pottsville, 
Pa.. April 18 to May 2. 

Coleman Brothers Shows, Middle- 
town, Conn., April 30-May 8; Hart- 
ford, Conn., 11. 

Conklin and Garrett's Shows, 
Vancouver, May 4. 

Daglow's Riding Devices, Boswell, 
Pa., April 25; Rockwood, Pa., May 
4. 

' Dreamland Exposition Shows. El- 
mlra, N. Y.. May 2. 

Dalion and Anderson Shows Tru- 
man. Ark.. April G; Memphis. April 
13. 

Ellman Amusement Company, 
Milwaukee. April 25 (3 weeks). 

Foley and Burk Shows, Oakland, 
April 11; Melrose-Oakland, 20. 

Great Eastern Shows, Richard 
City, Tenn., April 6. 

Heller's Acme Shows, Paterson. 
N. J., Ai)rll 18.- Bloomfleld, N. J., »5. 

Herman's Mighty Exposition 
Shows, Johnstown, Pa., April 18; 
WIndber. Pa.. 25. 

Col. Hoages' Mighty Show, Ot- 
tumwa, la., April SO. 

Johnny J. Jones Shows. Daytona, 
Fla., April 6; Sanford. Fla., 13. 

B. P« James Shows. El Paso. 
April 6. 

• Krauss Amusement Company. 
Grenloch Park, N. J., May 1 (Indef.). 

K. F. Ketchun's 20th Century 
Shows, Bridgeport, Conn.. May 4 (4 
weeks). 

Knickerbocker Shows, Sharon, Pa., 
April 18. 

Lachman Exposition Shows, New 
Orleans. April 11; Hattiesburg, 
Miss., 20. 

Lowery Bros. Shows. GUbertop 
Pa., May 9. 

Leggette Shows, Hot Springs. 
Ark., April 6. 

Majestic Elxposition Shows, For- 
rest City, N. C;, April «. 

Morfoot'a Exposition Shows, An- 
derson, S. C, April 6. 

Macy's Exposition Shows, WU- 
liamstown, Ky., April 6. 

Metropolitan Shows. Norwood, O., 
April 11. 

Frank J. Murphy Shows, Haver- 
straw, N. Y., April 18. 

Max's Exposition Shows, Forrest 
Park, III., April 26. 

McClellan Shows, Excelsior 
Springs, Mo., April 18. 

MUler Bros. Shows. Union. S. C, 
April 6; Greenvillo. S C, 13. 

Morris and Castle Showa, Ft. 
Smith, Ark., April 18 to 2S. 

National Amusement Comjtany. 
Crescent. Okla., April «. 

Narder Brothers Shows, Bddy- 
stone. Pa., April 18. 

Northwestern Shows. Detroit 
April 25. 

Princess Olga Shows, Mound City, 
III.. April 11. 

C. E. Pearson's Shows. Ramsey. 
III.. April 27. 

Perry Bros. Shows, Bassett, Ark., 
May 2. 

Pilbeam Amusement Company. 
Brightmore, Mich.. April 11. 

Matthew J;. Riley Shows, Bridge- 
town. N. J., April 18. 

Rip Van Winkle Shows, Clarka- 
burg. W. Va., April 11. 

ttubln and Cherry Shows. Selma 
Ala.. April 6; Knoxvllle. IJ. 

Royal Eirposition Shows, Clare- 
more, Okla., April 11. 

Sunshine Exposition Shows 
Statesboro, Ga.. April 6. 

Schwable Walllck Shows, Little 
Ropk, Ark.. April 6. 

Walter Savidge Amusement Com- 
pany. Wayne, Neb.. May 11. 

C. D. Scott Greater Shows. New- 
nan, "Gd. April 6; Gaincaville, Ga.. 
IS. 

Simlth Southern Shows, Cfittletts- 
hurg, Ky., April 18; Logan, W. Va.. 
25. , 

S.indy's Amusement Companv 
Rrideevllle, Pa... April 18; Sewlck- 
lev. Pa., 25. 

Wrkley Brothers Shows. Chefiter 
P.T.. May 2: Pliiladelnhia. M.ay 11. 

Wallace Brothers Shows, Yn>:ng3- 
town, O., April 23. 

C. F. Zelger TTnlted Shows, Fort 
Dodee, la., April 27. 

Wise Shows. April 8, Rarlinffton, 
Ky.; April 13, HopkinsvIIIe, Ky. 

Sunshine Exposition Shows. Anril 
13, Greenwood, S. C; 20, Winder. 
G.T.; 27. Covington. Ga. 

L. J. Htfth Shows, April 13 (weekj, 
Sheffleld, Ala. 

Johnny J. Jones, April IS, Savao- 
n.Th. Ga. 

Otis L. Smith Shows, Syracuse, 
X. Y., April 25. 

World at Home Shows, Marcus 
Hook. Pa.. April 11. 

A. R. Clark Greater Shows. Marrh 
29. Rlsbee, Ari«.: April B, Douitl.in. 

John T. Wortham Shows. April C 
Tulsa, Okla. 



DAYTONA'S PAGEANT 



300 in "Princess Isaetia" Duo This 
Month — Author Is 95 



"Princess Issena," based on the 
story of the Huguenots and written 
by Judge F. A. Mann, 05, will form a 
spoctacular pageant to be held In 
Daytona, Flo., some time this 
month. 

There will be 300 taking part in 
the big outdoor show. 

The Palmetto Club (women) is in 
charge of arrangements. 



FLOWER SHOW RECORD 



225,000 Admissions at K. C. 
Cleveland Scored 146,000 . 



Kansas City, April 7. 

The .seventh annual National 
Flower show, which closed Sunday 
night, beat all previous -records. 

The final count showed that 
over ' 225.000 persons • passed 
through the gates in the eight 
days. Cleveland last year set an 
attendance -record " with 143,000. 



Salt Lake Advertising 

Exactly 19 conventions are sched- 
uled for this summer In Salt Lake 
City and that city has planned a 
national advertising campaign. 
. More than $500,000 is to be 6pent 
In city advertising by westera 
cities adjacent to S. L. 



HI TOM LONO'S COHilBACE 

Dayton, Ot, April 7. 

Hi Tom Long, veteran minstrel 
man who has been under treatment 
since last December at the National 
Military' Home here. Is planning a 
comeback. 

Although hampered in his move- 
ments by an attack of locomotor 
ataxia. Long expects to do publicity 
work for a carnival company frame 
a vaudeville act in which he can 
use a wheel chair. 

Long served with the First Texas 
Infantry during the entire Cuban 
campaign in 1898. which enables 
him to treatment by Uncle Sam. 



CmSTAU OPENING SCHEDULE 

Waterloo, la., April 7. 

Electric Park will be on a three 
days a week schedule for the first 
month when It opens for the new 
season May 2. Change to a full 
week schedule will be naade the 
Saturday before Memorial day. 

Manager Peterson has Installed 
a new Fun House and Ralph Alex- 
ander Is booking a series of bouts 
as athletic features for the park. 



Upstate Eairmen Indignant 
Over Date Confliction 

Rochester. N Y, April 7. 

Sponsors bf the Wyoming County 
Fair, at Warsaw. N. Y., are up in 
arms over the action of the Perry 
N. Y.. yalr la changing its dates 
this year to the same days used by 
the Wyoming Fair for the last 12 
years. 

At the annual meeting it was 
voted to go ahead with the Wyo- - 
ming fair August 18-21 regardless 
of the conflict. To this end 12« 
business men of Warsaw guaranteed 
125 each to see the fair continued 
this year. 

OfBcere elected were: president. 
Jay M. Smith: secretary, Ernest 
Perry; assistant secretary, William 
Davidson. 



SIGN FOR BBinmAGE SHOWS 

Burlington, la., April 7. 
B. E. Howard, agent for the S. W. 
Brundags Shows, has completed ar- 
rangements for the Brundage car- 
nival to appear at this year's Trl- 
State Fair, Aug. 5-10. Members of 
the fair board have also been con- 
ferring with H. S. Mills, of the 
John B. Rogers Producing Co., re- 
garding a religious pageant^ con- 
templated for the Sunday preceding 
the fair. 



LUTZ AT CEDAR FALIS 

Cedar Falls, la., April 7. 

Claude W. Lutz has been ap- 
pointed secretary and manager of 
the Cedar Falls Fair and Exposi- 
tion, conducted by the Cedar Falls 
Commercial Club. 

The Cedar Falls association is 
planning July 4th and Lahor Day 
programs in connection With the fair 
proper. 



PARK OPENING APRIL 25 

Columbia Park, North Berpren, 
N-. J., open.i Us su^imer season Ap- 
ril 25. One of the ' -*ures this 
year will be a combined animal 
show operated by Mr. Snyder. 

Snyder will alternate the acts 
between domestic animals and wild 
animals, taking tJiem from the zoo, 
where they have been on cxhlliition. 



RODEO FOR LUNA .| 

Negotiating for Either Contests or 
Wild West— De May 10 



Plans are afoot for a roiloo er 
wild west show to be staged at 
Lna Park, Coney Island, this sum- 
mer by Shorty Mack and Gus Horn- 
brook. The latter head.s Horn- 
brook'p "Cheyenne Days" in vuuiie- 
ville; 

The show is expected to start May 
10. . , 
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$30,000 FOR PUBUCITY 

Pomona. Cal., April 7 
This town Is to have a fair that 
promises to eclipse that of la.st year 
as a result of the County Board of 
Supervisors granting the Los An- 
geles County fair 130,000 for adver-> 
tising and promotion work. 

During the flr.st three years the 
appropriations for this purpose were 
respectively: |10,000, $15,000 ard 
$20,000. 



AMATEUR TAMER LOSIS ARM 

Paris, March 30. 

During the Mayence Fair (occu- 
pied Germany), a spectator offered 
to enter a lion's cage at feeding 
time. As the Intruder did so. the 
animal pounced upon him and tore 
oflf his arm which held the food. 

Action Is being taken against the 
showmui for having allowed the 
stranger to ehter the cape. 



MISS. VALLEY FAIR AUG. 16-22 

Davenport. la., April 17. 
Secretary M. E. Bason of the 
Mississippi Valley Fair and Expo- 
sition, has announced that tlie 
sixth annual fair will he held Aug- 
ust 16-22. This gives th> e\-ent 
•seven days and six night.s. 



H-W AT MUNCIE APRIL 24 

Peru, Ind.. April 7. 

Hagenbeck Wallace circus moves 
out of winter quarters here to 
Muncle, Ind., for the flrst dress re- 
hearsal under canvas April 21. The 
season opena there April 24. 

The show goes to Indianapolis 
April 25 and advance men ^ere ia 
that city last week. a . 



SMITH BACK WITH CHRISTY 

Chicago. April 7. 

Fletcher Smith, press agent, who 

left the Christy show to handle tho 

advance press for the Sparks or« 

ganlzation, has returned to ChrLsty. 



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OBITUARY 



FRANK FOOARTY 

Prank Vogitj, on* of v&ud«ville's 
tiMt known monoloiriBttf, "Th« Dub* 
Mji liliuitrcr of other daya, dted 
jtprU « at hla home at Park Place. 
Brooklyn following a Ions battle 
iritb the white pla«ue. 

llr. Fogarty was secretary to 
Sdward Rlegelsaann when the pres- 
ent 8iu>reme Court Justice was 
president of the Borough of Brook- 
^ He was also a close life long 
friend of the tate Pat McCarron, 
Democratic loader of Brooklyn. 

Fogarty was president of the 
^hite Bate Actors' Union during 
J914-1915, succeeded by James Fltz- 
Patrick April 1, l»l«, before his 
term had expired as the result of a 
special election called by Harry 
Mountford while Fogarty was out 
»f town. 

During the Federal Trade Inves- 
tigation Fogarty testified he had 
been offered the presidency of the 
National Vaudeville Artists' Club 
by J. J. Murdock while Fogarty was 
In Sullivan County, New York, fight- 
ing to regain his health He de- 
clined the presidency through lack- 
ing assurance -the form of contract 
be insisted upon for artists could 
not be obtained. 

Fogarty was married to Helen 
Trlx and following a divorce, mar- 
ried his present wife, for whom he 
wrote and produced a vaudeville 
act. 

His entire stage career was em- 
braced by vaudeville. He never ap- 
peared in a legit production but was 
widely known and much In demand 
_tor club entertainments. 

Mr. Fogarty was unusually active 
tn Catholic Church circles and en- 
joyed a wide acquaintance among 
the clergy of that faith. He quit 
the stage when losing hii» voice 
while playing an engagement at the 



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g«nd for Tr— BoskM, ••JiONUMBNTS" 



New York Hippodrome for Charles 
Dillingham. 

In 1920 he went to the Adiron- 
dacks In an effort to regain his 
health and was apparently success- 
ful 

He was 50 years old at the time 
M his death and Is survived by a 
%tfe and parents. 

Mr. Fogarty married Grace Ed-. 
tBond about nine years ago. His 
wife entered vaudeville after ap- 
pearing with "The Stubborn Cln- 
««ella" to Chicago. She left the 
stage but returned to vaudeville 
(luring one season while Mr. Fogar- 
ty was secretary to Borough Presi- 
dent Rlegelmann. She has been 
Inactive theatrically since. A son 
Uso survives. 



JOHN PALMER 8L0CUM 

John Palmer Slocum, veteran 
khowman and manager, managing 
the Globe Theatre, New York, for 



Nice, France, heart trouble mper- 
venlng bronchial Influensa. At his 
bedsld* when death came were his 
wife, a nleoe and a Miss Hamilton, 
an English girl, who was his last 
pupil to receive tuition IS days ago. 
He lapsed toto a state e< coma 12 
hours before the end. 

De Reszke for years had operated 
the most celebrated singing con- 
servatory in all Europe. Training 
English -speaking pupils was a fea- 
ture of his course. 

The famous tenor and brother, 
Edouard de Reszke (deceased) 
came to the States in 1890, singing 
with the Metropolitan Opera Co. 
and becoming great favorites. 

In all grand opera history no 
better known name is on its pages 
than that of Jean de Reszke He 
was born In Warsaw, Jan. 14, 1860, 
and was of a noble Polish family. 
He planned to study law, but in- 
stead took up music 



«t the age of IC won a bet by sing- 
tag over 100 songs to a night. 

Rowley was the Aither of a bril- 
liantly clever eomedlan, Edwin 
Boyd, wbe died aome years ago 
when quite young. Rowley was 80 
yeiura of age. 



IN LOVING MEMORY 

of my husband 

WALTER GUMBLE 

Who Departed Thia Llf« 

-._ April 13. 192* 

MRS. WALTER GUMBLE 

(FLOffBIK RROOKR) 



the past five years for Charles Dil- 
lingham, died of heart disease in his 
apartment In Hotel Bristol, New 
York, April 1. 

For many years Slocum had been 
active in theatricals and for six 
years had managed the late Rich- 
ard Mansfield. 

Slocum had produced numerous 
musical shows, among some of 
them being "The Quaker Girl," 
"Nobody Home." "The Gay Musi- 
cian," "Princess Cliic" and "The 
Lady in Red." 

He was born In Detroit and 
started his show connections with 
M. B. Curtis. With the Dillingham 
offices he helped direct some of Its 
Wg productions, namely "Hltchy 
Koo," "Good Mombig, Dearie," and 
'Aren't We All?" (Cyril Maude's) 

Slocum had developed a number 
of stage stars, including Vera 
Mlchelena, Amelia Stone, Texas 
Guinan and Marguerita Sylva. 

He Is survived by a brother. 
J^rank Slocum, Brooklyn, formerly 
associated with J. P. In the.itrloals. 
and a sister, Mrs.' Tena Free<1n)an. 
N>w York. 

JEAN DE RESZKE '. 

Jenn de Reazke. world fntn^-d 
tenor, died April 3 at his villa In 



LEO MERRIMAN 

Leo Merriman. orchestra leader, 
formerly associated with the lato 
Vlotor Herbert, died March 29 to 
Cleveland. Hla home town was 
Hornell. N. T. 

Merriman was producing director 
of Bessie McCoy's "Three Twins." 



Mrs. Alfred Qilmore, wlf^ of the 
head of the Joseph M. Schenck and 
Buster Keaton property depart- 
ments, died April S In Lios Angeles, 
Cal. She Is survived by her bus- 
band. 



The father, 69, of Harry Squires, 
songwriter, died April 2, 1926, In 
Philadelphia. 



WILLIAM T. BOWMAN 

William T. Bowman (Bowman 
Bros.) died of pneumonia March SO, 
Hammond, Ind. Interment was ar- 
ranged for Louisville, the old home 
of the Bowmans, known in vaude- 
ville as the "Blue Grass Boys." At 
the time of his demise, Mrs. Bow- 
man was In Honolulu. 
. Bill Bowman, as he was more fa- 
miliarly known, had not confined 
all his activities to vaudeville, hav- 
ing at different times appeared in 
legitimate productions and also 
being Identified with politics, serv- 
ing on the Democratic national 
publicity committee 

The deceased comedian, with his 
brother, James Bowman, had long 
played vaudeville antl had made 
many friends by his ingratiating 
personality. 

During his Hammond sickness, 
he showed signs of recovery, then 
lapsed into a state from which he 
never rallied. 

Bill Bowman was a genial, affable 
chap whom all vaudeville will miss. 



MME. PA8QUALI 
Mme. Bernlce de Pasquali, grand 
opera star, who had gone west on a 
concert tour and was singing to 
Omaha when stricken by pneu- 
monia, died in Lord Lister Hospi- 
tal there April I. 

The diva was conscious up to the 

moment of her demise. Her body 

was brought east for burial by her 

manager. Jay Clark. 

Mme. de Pasquali was bom near 



QUEENIE DUNEDIN 

Take* this means of thankinc her I 
fellow artlats, the olHclale of the! 
N. v. A., managers of theatres, and I 
the many other kind people who sol 
woRderfalljr helped her. by both word [ 
and deed, durlns lier recent bereave- 
ment. *■ 



Boston and her musical education 
was obtained in this country, al- 
though her signal operatic achieve- 
ments did not come until after her 
European triumphs. 

She was the first American 
woman to become a member of the 
Academia Fllarmonica In Rome. 
She sang for four years with the 
Metropolitan Co. and was a co-star 
with the late Enrico Caruso. 

Mme. Pasquali before her wed- 
ding to Count Salvo de Pasquali, 
Italy, also a singer, was Bemice 
James, daughter of Captain James, 
U. S. A., retired. 



RACHEL N. FRANCE 

Rachel Noah France, for many 
years leading wom.in with the Bos- 
ton Theatre Stock Company, died 
at a private sanitarium in Los An- 
geles, Cal., April 6. She was 83 
years old. Funeral services were 
held at Hollywood April 7. 

Mrs. France was known on the 
stage as Rachel Noah and had been 
in the profession for over 60 years, 
having appeared with Joseph Jef- 
ferson, William H. Crane, Maurice 
Barrymore and Edwin Davenport. 

After retiring from the Boston 
stock company, the deceased was 
an Instructress at the Leland Pow- 
ers School of Expression for 20 
years. She resigned last July. 

Several years ago she married 
Dr. France, who gave up his medi- 
cal practice to become an actor and 
d)e<l shortly ifterward. 

J. W. ROWLEY 

London, March 25. 

J. W. Rowley, famous vaudeville 
old -timer and "star" of a quarter 
<if a i^cntury ago, lately died In 
EngLind. He was a contemporary 
with Dan Lono, ChirKwin and many 
other r.rtl.sts who were rarely out of 
the London* ravilio'i, Ox'crd .uid 
Tlvoll hilH 

He lie^an lii.s career caily and 



The mother of Paul Kelly, actor, 
late of "Houses of Sand," and 
Doris Kelly, playing with "New 
Brooms," died of heart disease 
April 7 at the Kelly home, Brook- 
lyn, N. Y. She was the widow of 
Michael D. Kelly. 



Edward A. Pendergast, musician, 
died April 1 In Concord, N. H. 



"My Son (Bayes); "Mrs. Partridge 
Presents- (Bijou); "Starlight" 
(Broadhurst); "Desire Under the 
Elms" (Carroll); "Artists and Mod- 
els" (Casino); "The Love Songf' 
Century); "Hell's Bells" (Cohan); 
"The Rat" (Colonial); "White Col- 
lars" Cort); "The Dunce Boy" 
(Daly's); "Dancing Mothers" (El- 
liott); "The Blue Peter" (Sand 
Street) ; "Loggerheads'* Gaiety) ; 
"Processional" (Garrick) ; "Topsy 
and Eva" (Harris); "China Rose" 
(Knickerbocker); Bringing Up 
Father" (Lyric); "Cape Smoke" 
(Beck); "Quarantine" (Miller's); 
"Silence" (National); "The Com- 
plex" (Princess); "The Handy Man" 
(Punch and Judy); "Puppets" (Sel- 
wyn); "White Cargo" (S9th Street): 
"She Had to Know" (Times 
Square): "My Girl" (Vanderbllt), 
and "Sky High" (Winter Garden). 



BROADWAY STORY 

(Continued from page 19) 
repeat tries, "Beggar on Horse- 
back" and "Sally, Irene and Mary." 
Leaving this week are "She Had to 
Know" and "Loggerheads." "Star- 
light" moves from the Broadhurst 
to Wallack's Monday. "Puppets" 
moves from the Selwyn to the 
Frolic. 

Of . the openings for next week, 
one is a repeat date, Cyril Maude 
in "Aren't We All" at the Globe, 
dark this week. The Saturday start- 
ers are "The Backslappers" at thr 
Hudson and a revival of "The Mi- 
kado" at the 44th Street A jammed 
Easter Monday night was slightly 
altered but five premieres are 
carded for then: A revival of 
"Princess Ida," Shubert; "Caeser 
and Cleopatra," opening the new 
Theatre Guild theatre on 62nd 
street; "The Four Flusher," Apollo 
and "Mercenary Mary," Longacre; 
"Mismates" at the Times Square, in 
addition to which the Maude repeat 
will begin. The other openings are: 
"My Fair Lady" (called "Tell Me 
More" out of town) at the Gaiety; 
"The Sapphire Ring," Selwyn; 
"Taps," Broadhurst, and "Thrills," 
Comedy. 

"Blossom Time" looked best on 
the subway circuit last week, cred- 
ited with over |12,500 at the Shu- 
bert, Newark; "Tin Gods" could not 
attract much trade at the Broad, 
doing around $6,000; "Simon Called 
Peter" got between |10,000 and 
$11,000 at the Riviera; "Seventh 
Heaven" (repeat). $8,000 to $9,000 
at Werba's. Brooklyn; "Sitting 
Pretty," $9,000 at the Majestic; 
"Sparkling Burgundy" reported less 
than $3,000 at the Montauk; "The 
Gingham OlrV' nearly $9,000. Bronx 
Opera House. 

Buy List Shrinking 

The list of attractions holding 
buys with the premium agencies 
this week has shrunk to 15 to num- 
ber, although two new attractions 
coming to the end of the week may 
get buys. One Is almost certain to 
get a small buy and that is "The 
Mikado," which Is coming to the 
44th Street on Saturday night with 
the agencies possfbly taking 260 with 
a 26 per cent, return. The other in- 
coming attraction is "The Back- 
slapper," which arrives at the Hud- 
son the same night. 

The 16 represented in the agen- 
cies this week are: "The Harem" 
(Belasco): "The Love Song" (Cen- 
tury); "Is Zat So?" (Chanln's); 
"Louie the 14th" (Cosmopolitan); 
"The Fall Guy" (Eltlnge); "The 
Dove" (Empire); "Puzzles of 1925" 
(FuRon); "Loggerheads" (Gaiety): 
"Rose-Marie" (Imperial); "The Stu- 
dent Prince" (Jolson's); "Lady Be 
Good" (Liberty): "Ladies of the 
Evening" (Lyceum); "Music Box 
Revue" (Music Box); "Zlegfeld Fol- 
lies" (New Amsterdam); "Sky High" 
(Winter Garden). 

Cut Rates Number 29 

Due to the fact that several shows 
moved out last week, the list at 
the bargain counter contained but 
29 attractions this week. The busi- 
ness, however, has grown so that a 
special railing off arrangement is 
being tried out at the counter. 
There Is an entrance and exit for 
the i>atrona through a railed off 
Hection In front of each one of the 
ticket sellers. 

The shows offered there on Tues- 
day were "Candida" (Ambassador); 



RINGUNGS' PROPAGANDA 

(Continued from page 1) 
wild animal acts. In the Associated 
Press dispatch Charles Rlngllng 
was quoted as saying the Rlngling- 
Barnum-Balley Circus had abanr 
doned wild animal acts because It 
tended to alarm the circus audiences, 
and because they were always 
frightened while such acts were on. 
The Hearst story was simply an 
elaboration on the dispatch. It In- 
cluded a number of excellent pic- 
tures, as well as carrying the Ring- 
lin-Barnum-Bailey Circus name 
in large type. 

All the Chicago daily papers 
played up the Associated Press dis- 
patch with considerable prominence, 
one morning sheet even going so far 
as to box the article and pyt it on 
the front page. 

At the time the story broke In 
Chicago the Sells-Floto publicity 
featuring wild animal acts was just 
getting upder way. It was anything 
but pleasant for the circus that was 
setting out to make wild animal acts 
— mostly purchased from the Rlng- 
llng-Barnuto-Bailey Circus at the 
close of last season — a feature with 
the Chicago public. 

What prompted Rlngllng to make 
the statement for publication Is not 
known. No wild animal acts are 
with his show this year, and it may 
be this attitude was taken In ex- 
tenuation. On the other hand, the 
American Circus Corporation, own- 
ers of the Sells-FIoto and several 
other circuses. Is not at all happy 
at the way things have turned. 
They have gone to great expense 
to dress thefr animal acts and to 
make them almost the leading part 
of their various circus programs. 

Propaganda Taking Effect 
- If the dispatch was intended as 
propaganda It has already achieved 
Its aim. By a strange twist sev- 
eral days after the Rlngllng As- 
sociated Press dispatch appeared, 
came a similar one from London 
telling of the pasrtog of a bill pro- 
hibiting wild animal acts in Bng- 
land. This story was likewise car- 
ried to nearly all the papers In this 
country. 

The Hearst page story that ap- 
peared April 6 to the Chicago "Her- 
ald and Examiner" came as a sort 
of climax, toterferin; seriously with 
the Sells Floto publicity. In this 
story the following paragraph Is the 
second one of the story: 

"This omission is not due to any 
lack of such animals or any nn- 



wUllngnesa to give the public the 
fullest measure of entertainment, 
but is done entirely out of respect 
to the growing rentiment against 
Infilcting anything like work on wild 
animals." 

The paragraph very nearly tells 
the story. 

In the west last week a bill was 
Introduced to stop using of Indians 
for exhibition purposes. The bill 
Includes circuses and fairs. 
Agsinst Opposition 

It does not take a great stretch 
of the imagination to picture a gi- 
gantic publicity against the Miller 
Brothers' 101 Ranch Circus, fea- 
turing Indians almost exclusively 
and all the holdings of the Ameri* 
can Circus Corporation, featuring 
wild animal acts almost exclusively. 

On the other hand the various 
notices may be a coincidence, all 
occurring at the start of the circus 
season. 

As an indication, however, of how 
serious the Associated Press dis- 
patch was treated to Chicago, tho 
"Dally >Iews" in the column "Hit or 
Miss," commented on Mr. Rlngllng'a 
statement adding that so far as th« 
writer was concerned he was always 
frightened when ai^ aerial act was 
on or when seeing chariot races. 
The "News" seemed to wonder why 
Mr. Rlngllng wanted his views pub- 
lished and took this attltuds to the 
article giving their views. 

The fact remains the dispatch 
did create some unrest. It eavsed 
worry In the American Circus Cor- 
poration, and at the best slowod ap 
the Sells-Floto publicity. 



Inside Information to New York 
this week-end was that the Rlnv« 
lings with their circus at the Oar- 
den have been giving a great deal 
of attention to the 101 tour shortly 
starting. 

The report is around again bat 
now on the Inside that John Rtog- 
ling has decided to send the Fig 
Show .to the Pacific Coast. It will 
play Chicago in July the story saya 
and then start coastward. It's aa 
annual rumor and unconfirmed. 



BBUCE'S GAHD7 8T0U 

(Hiloago, April %. 
C. O. Bruce, formerly owner 
manager of the Standard Chan* 
tauqua System of Ltocoln. Neb« 
Is now oi>erating a .oandy and flower 
shop in Lincoto. He has per- 
manently rstlred from the chautaa- 
qua field. 



Allied Shows In Chariesten, W. Va. 
Charleston. W. Va., April 7. 

The Allied Shows exhibited at th* 
Armory here last week under tli* 
auspices of the West Vlrflnla H*« 
tlonal Ouard. 

Attraction advertised wsrM 
Melody Trio, The Carlisle*. Madame 
Pieure, Rice and Rousch, Latour & 
Marvin, Hassan Ben Albdls Troupe, 
Ed Raymond & Co., Loos A Loos, 
La Sere & Laser*. 



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Bridgeport, Conn., April T. 

Noble O. Parsonage, gea«iml aadV 
tor of the PleiMur* B«fteli Pwrk 
Company here, has b**B ttppolatoa 
resident manager of th* pMk for 
the coming season. 

I* C. Addison, who was generml 
manager of the p«a-k last season, to 
now general representative of all 
amusement parks controlled by th* 
F. W. Pearce Company. 



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aco got under way 4* mlmotea lat% 
ran thraa houra aaa t«a Bdautaa, 
aad wound up at fiva miButea aftar 
six. Barring a stage wait bafora and 
after ttie Btosaom Sealey tura tha 
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got atartad and proved to be a 
atrong program from atart to fliUah. 

It was K.a« when Misa Seeley and 
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their two-week old act. Tb«y held 
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theaa paru last aaaaoa. Sha baa a 
flaa voica bat hsr solo unfortunataly 
has been overdone at this house. 

Venita Gould's Imltatlona include 
one of Frank Van Hoven. new and 
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ALBANY M 

ATLANTIC CITY 54 

BALTIMORE 63 

BOSTON 69 

BROOKLYN SZ 

BUFFALO M 

CHICAGO 52 

CINCINNATI 61 

INDIANAPOLIS 63 

HOUSTON 61 

KANSAS CITY 61 

LOS ANGELES 56 



MILWAUKEE 62 

NEWARK 64 

NEW ORLEANS 60 

PITTSBURGH 61 

ROCHESTER 68 

SAN DIEGO 62 

SAN FRANCISCO 56 

SEATTLE 60 

ST. LOUIS 65 

SYRACUSE 60 

TORONTO 63 

WASHINGTON 54 



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at every point, with fwo grand 
pianos used for the musiotl sup- 
port. A burlesque t>n the Chauve- 
Souria sort of thing carried them 
out on velvet, but the audience 
called for more despite the late- 
ness of the hour. 

Stanton and Dolores opened with 
a satisfactory semi-gymnastic rou- 
tine, including some fair singing. 
Keene and Barrett, a young couple 
of considerable cleverness, followed 
with a bunch of chatter interspersed 
with some good comedy hoofing. 
The young man wears an exagger- 
ated collegiate suit with mammoth 
balloon trousers that is good for a 
laugh at the start. 

Mabel McCane has been provided 
with an excellent theme-act by 
Blanche Merrill, sort of a soliloquy 
in tallc and song of a poor working 
girl who subsequently becomes a 
scarlet lily. The act la In two seta 
and calls for heavy acting by Miss 
McCane. She sold It for all it was 
worth. 

Walter and Emily Walters with 
their familiar ven riloquial classic 
acored their customary success in 
the No. 4 spot. Frawley and liouise 
have a skit by Paul Gerard Smith 
which employs a lot of scenic em- 
lielllshments and special props. 
"Taxi, Please." is the name of the 
Frawley and Louise skit, and it is as 
full of nifties, wisecracks and double 
meanings as a watermelon la full 
of seeds. Great stuff for smart 
audiences. 

Joe Howard's Revue has two sen- 
sational dancers in Dickie Barstow, 
a six-foot lad, who is a toe dancer 
with tha beat of them, and Janette 
QUmore. a lithe young lady whoae 



uses a male assistant for this scene. 
Sam Berk arid Jnanita Seun, a 
neat singing and dancing turn in 
full stage, bad a tough break in 
closing the show at an hour when 
most of the custonters had departed 
to feed the aching voids in their 



Tha May Ral 

thhia TeUa Ma." eloaad Mart^ U in 
Dvlnth. Mlaa Bobaoa wrota ttia pVace 
bwaalC 

Fltzpatrlck 9t MeWroj ara re- 
ported ta hara aacnrad f9,66«,0«« 
aaatara aapltal t» tBrtber their moT- 
tng pI rtB ra thaatra op«ratle«s. Thay 
apartallaa la amall tows alneaaas. 

VlBcast DaVinnnla wUI act aa aa- 

slatant director to Arthur Bertha- 
let at the Rothacker Aim plant, 
whara A seriea of abort comedies 
ara being shot. 



Tha fimeral aarvicaa of the lata 
Drury Underwood, aawapapar man 
and i>ress agent, were held from the 
Chicago Preaa Club rooooa. This 
constituted an Impressive honor to 
the memory of the popular Journ&l- 
iat. 



stomachs. They should have a full 

audience when the show runs on opened with a hokum routine lo con 



Audiences at the Vic are none too 
ready to exercise their mitts. LASt 
Thursday night they allowed Fameli 
and Florence to depart with mere 
perfunctory applause, despite they 
deserved mucli more. They have the 
earmarks of big time. The man 
opens by wandering aimlessly on 
and gossiping incoherently, fooling 
around in the most ad lib manner 
possible and composing an extem- 
peraneous poc^m whenever the mood 
struck him. The woman, good look- 
ing in spite of her weight, enters 
late and fulls cleverly. 

The tklU. as a whole, was excel- 
lent for this house. Hip Raymond 



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Even the patrons of the Majestic 
are observing Holy Week, Judging 
from the meek attendance at the 
opening performance Sunday. The 
bill is shy in the comedy depart- 
ment, with Harry Holman and com- 
pany and Warren and O'Brien the 
sole foundations for the ntirth pro- 
voking entertainment. Out of the 
eight acts that constitute a progrant 
at this house, five are doubles with 
a sketch, quartet and a small flash 
turn added. 

The first three turns were prac- 
tically lost through lack of attend- 
ance with the following two contrib- 
uting little toward bolstering the 
program. The Holman company In 
"Hard Boiled Hampton" walked 
away with the comedy honors. War- 
ren and O'Brien in the late spot also 
knocked them with comedy knock- 
out antics and acrobatic dancing. 

Mr, and Mrs. Orville Stamm and 
compaoiy closed. The present turn 
has been elaborated with scenery 
and people. A female singing and 
dancing team with two specialty 
girls being added. Orvlile's contribu- 
tion to the present turn is a repe- 
tition of his single offering. The 
turn lacks construction and barely 
sufllced in tha cloainc poaition on 
this bill. 

Yeyo and Agwa, Japanese head 
and foot Juggling turn, gave the 
show a fair start. JLlttle comedy 
was derived from the manipulations 
of the barrel, employing the conven- 
tional routine of music and the 
struggle to hold possession of the 
barrel. The closing trick whereby 
the smaller one ascends the stairs on 
his head was the strong feature of 
the turn. 

Mdore and Shy did not fare well 
in the deuce spot. It is strictly a 
hokey, but a good one. but has been 
repeated too often arotmd these 
parts, and the novelty of the con- 
trast between the two baa worn off. 

Jack Hughea Duo, a straight 
musical combination utilizing the 
piano, violin, trumpets, banjos and 
saxee, warmed up the audience 
slightly, receiving suflflclent encour- 
agement at the conclusion to war- 
rant two bows. j 

C. R. Four?, straight singing turn, 
with a Uttle dance routine thrown 
In for a finish. Just got over. Why 
thTs employs the question mark Is 
mysterious. Perhaps It is the secret 
insignia of some organisation. 

Kingston and Bbner, mixed Hing- 
ing team, with the man's Imitation 
of tha tuba and trumpet being the 
outBTknding feature procured a few 
snickers. "Alexander's Ragtime 
Band," Inti^duced in German, 
scored. Hannr Holman and com- 
pany, Warren and O'Brien and Mr. 
and Mra Orvilla Stamm fbllowed 
respectively. 



nection with table- pyramiding. Al 
though only one trick is done in the 
whole act, it grades a very fair 
opening for the small stuff. 

Blondy Robinson is a nimble 
hoofer and in comparison with many 
other male singles on the small time 
his act Ls acea, but with more re- 
flection he could probably think 
himself up a more consistently en- 
tertaining act than he Is now do- 
ing. He has real talent to build on. 

"Pinched" proved to be a crack- 
er Jack sketch that can All the No. S 
spot on any flve-act bllL It is un- 
commonly well written and the 
same goes for the acting by a cast 
of three men and a «lrl, all capable. 
A special set is carried for the act. 
thereby removing the curse of the 
hideous box sets a sketch usually 
gets when they rely on the house 
to supply the background. "Pinched" 
is semi-serious, but never dulL 

Descriptive but amblgoua waa tha 
billing of the closing turn. "Five 
Dancing Girls" la hardly a dla- 
tinctive label for an act. The quin- 
tette is an acceptable aet of tta 
type with the girls pleasant on the 
eya and fair dancers. 

Business waa capacity mt tht. 
main floor. 



Witt tha last half bffl at tba 

American being backed in the main 
by Bob Hall, Jerry Mack and Jack 
Traiftor, the comedy portion of the 
program was aaperflaoiia. "nieae 
three tnma furnished sufficient to- 
tertainment to outrival any of the 
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preceding units that have been pre- 
sented here this season. The snow 
started somewhat glow, but rapidly 
succeeded in getting on. Billy Car- 
men drew the opening assignment 
and banged away on the xylophone 
until exbausted. His routine can 
stand rearranging as there are too 
many marches intermingled. The 
novelty opening and closing helped 
materially. "Cj-oss-Word Puzzles," 
man and woman combination, have 
a good idea; but were handicapped 
by poor materia). The harmony 
number at the finish should be 
eliminated entirely. 

Jack Trainer In a revival of 
"Henpecked Henry" seems set with 
bis lines, but the balance of the 
east can stand coiislderable re- 
hearsing. It^ Is a good hokey and 
■will ser^e its purpose. Jerry Mack 



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and company with his Interpolation 
of the Dutch female character 
proved one of the big "wow" turns 
of the. evening. 

Bob Hall shot his stuff across to 
laughter. Harts, Roberts and 
O'Neill, singing, dancing and acro- 
batic .trio, held the closing spot 
down nicely. They got over despite 
the three fast comedy turns that 
preceded them. ■ 



Aaron J. Joncjs, Jr., who substi- 
tuted for John C. Burch as manager 
of the Woods during last month. Is 
doing a like service for WllHam 
Rosenblum during April at the Ri- 
alto. 



"What Price Glory" has been re- 
assigned to the Studebaker, opening 
In October. 



The numerous repeats that have 
Invaded Chicago this season have 
had a tendency to take the interest 
out of the legit production. This is 
noticeable in the drop of business 
that loop theatres have experienced 
the past two months. No less than 
five shows have been presented this 
season, with practically the same 
casts, scenes, costumes, etc. "Blos- 
som Time" has made three appear- 
ances here with "Artists and Models" 
"The Bat," "For All of Us" and 
"Moonlight." All have been pre- 
sented, under cut-rates, party tic- 
kets- or anything you want to call 
them. 



Carl Fletcher's "My China Doll" 
company closed M£^rch 29 at Joplln, 
Mo. 




The Bert Levey's Chicago office 
will book the Plaza. Ft. Dodge, la. 
starting at once. Three acts will 
be used each half In conjunction 
with feature pictures. Other houses 
added within the last week to the 
Levey books are the Grand, Valley 
City. _North DakofJi; Rochester, 
Rochester, Minn., and the Lyceum, 
Deep River Falls, Minn. 



Installing a highly reason.tble column 
over the signature of Leffingwell 
Pratt. There has been much specu- 
laation in local Journalistic circles 
as to the identity of Pratt, assum- 
ing that he isn't Pratt. Recently 
the column took a diverting, if hard- 
ly deserved crack at the touring 
"Follies." Last week "Seduction" 
(return engagement) was the sub- 
ject of a sermon of deprecation. 



The Charcoal Club, in which local 
fourth estate is now largely repre- 
sented, staged a party at their club 
house last Wednesday night. 



DETROIT 

By GEORGE WINTER 

"The Green Hat." at the Garrlck, 
grossed over $20,000 last week, the 
most phenomenal business ever done 
by a dramatic show here. The play 
is in its second week, and to hold it 
over It was necssary to pay a week's 



rent on the Selwyn theatre, Chicago, the Woodward Players are doing 



and keep that theatre dark. The 



play will open in Ch 



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ext week. 



Thurston is at the New Detroit 
doing his magic, and crowded houses 
are the order of the dny. 

The Shubert -Detroit has "Moon- 
light" this week, with Julia Sander- 
son. The San Carlo Co. next week. 



The Bonstelle Co. is In its second 
week with "Expressing Willie" and 



"We've Got to Have Money" at th« 
Majestic. 



Weber and Fields are at Keith's 
Temple and Miss Patrlcola is ths 
second feature. 



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BALTIMORE 

By "T" 

Academy — (Dark). 
Auditorium — (Dark). 
Lyceum— "The Sky ftaldcr." 
Ford — (Dark). 



"The Observer," a local political 
weekly, has gone in for the theatre. 



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hand. 



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Engaged for Two Weeks to Open the Hotel Bermudiana, Bermuda 

Held Over for the Entire Winter Season ., . ■ 

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It keeping the congregation at , '-,, 

B. F. KEITH'S PALACE, NEW YORK 

THIS WEEK (April 6) from 
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By MORT EI8EMAN 



: Apollo— "Tell Me More" (muatoal 

comedy). 
Viralni«-r-"New acoye." . 
Qlob^"Tfae Loet World." 
Colonial— "The Only Woman." 
City Squaro— "It I Marry A«ain." 
Capitol — "So This la Marriage." 
Bijou — "The Beauty Prise." 
Strand— "The Dixie Handicap." 
Central— "Wl»e;' 
Palaeo— "Beau Brummel." 
Liberty^''Wace« ^ Virtue." 
Savoy-^Vaude. . 



torn down and a cafeteria will take 
Its place. However, Joe Moss will 
perpetuate the name In Atlantic 
City, for on Baxter Sunday nigrht : '3 
opens the former El Kadla Cf.fe 
under the name of Beaux Arts. 



The old Beaux Arts Cafe wUl b^ 



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treatments for permanently remov- 
ing wfinkles, soars, freckl^sa, tj(|ht- 
efung muscles, given enly.ilt my one 
address ^ 

SO West 49th Street, N. Y. 

Bryant 9426 
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the SUNSHINE GIRL 

My new asaortment o( CASTER 
•QREETINQ CARDS la now' ready. 
Fifteen BeAutiful Cards, no two 
.^nc6, neatly boxed, fl.eo. 



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DOROtHEA ANT£L 

600 We<t 186th Street 

NEW YORK CITY 



Two big amateur productions play 
legitimate theatres here this week. 
Last Sunday "The Holy City" made 
a direct trip from the National the- 
atre in Washington, D. C, and en- 
tertained holy week visitors here at 
the Garden Pier theatre. 

This Saturday, for a matinee and 
evening performance, the Mask and 
Wig Club, of the University of Penn- 
sylvania, will present their thirty- 
sefenth annual musical revue, "Joan 
ot Arkanaaa," at the Apollo. 



partment will oppose the measure, 
as it has done for the past- two 
years, the hearing having been 
called at its request. Governor Smith 
vetoed a similar bill in 1923 and 
1924. The ^blli aims to amend the 
general business law. In relation 
to the regulation ot the manufac- 
ture, purchase, leaae, use, sale or 
similar diaposition of motion picture 
film of a nltro-cellulose or similar 
hazardous base and removing exist- 
ing restrictions on the manufacture, 
purchase^ lease, use, sale or similar 
disposition of motion picture (Ilm of 
an acetate of cellulose or similarly 
non-hazardous base. 



A, Arthur Tracy, who. has one 
of the cast singing parts in the 
western company of "Blosrom Time," 
made the trip across the continent 
so' as to be with his parents here 
over Easter. Ho returris to the com- 
pany next week.,. 



Atlantic City is already crowded 
with visitors who are here to stay 
over the Easter holiday. 



ALBANY, N. Y. 

By TOM 'BURKE " 

It is reported stock will !>« in- 
augurated at the Capitol, either 
April 20 or April 27. The Capltbl 
close^ last aummer. The same re- 
port alsq has It that Pierre Watkins 
will 1>e in the compa'hy. EAWftrd E. 
Lyons, manager of th^ Capitol, re- 
fused to confirm ' or deny^ the re- 
port. 

Governor Smith ha^ scheduled a 
hearing for W o'clotrk'noon Monday; 
April 13. on the Webb-C. P. rJlller 
motion picture film bill. It la under- 
stood the New York City Are de- 



NEWARK, N. J. 

By C. R. AUSTIN 

Shubert — "Mercenary Mary." 

Broad— "Sparkling Burgundy." 

Proctor's — Vaudeville. 

Loew's SUte— "The >Denlal • and 
vaudeville. ^ 

Newark — "Recompense" and vaude- 
ville. 

Rialto — ''Contraband" and vaude- 
ville. 
' Branford— "PrlvOlous 8al." ' 

Fox's Terminal— "The Foolish Vir- 
gin" and "Flattery." 

Goodwin — "Coming Through." 

Miner's Empire — "Broadway by 
Night." ... ^ 

. Lyric— "The Beauty Paraders.-" 

The Federal Bureau of Internal 
Revenue is ' after the gyp ticket 
oplces t6r not making returns: It 
Is said that" 'one bfdKer hds t)een 
haiiled jip for a la'r|:e sum. but the 
tax officer* Will ndt rtake his name 
public. From the- same office the 
story eom«4 fat until Leo A. Scherr. 
the Joe LeBIang of Newark, volun- 
tarily -submitted his oWp return, the 
federti office here 'had never seen 
a form from such a business and 
didn't know what to do with it. 



For dropping pallets of noisome 
odor from the gallery of the Fox 
Terminal Tuesday night Neal Bene- 
dict, a boy of 16 years, waa given 
a fine of 116 by Judge Bocttner 
and promised a SO-day sentence if 
he came back again. 



The Fox people got great public- 
ity tor Tom Mix Saturday when 
he reviewed the Safety Patrol of 
the public schools in Military Park, 
which la directly in front of the 
Terminal. There were 1,200 klda 
present besides onlookers, and as 
they grew Impatient when Mix failed 
to show up at 10:30, they were 
admitted into the Terminal for a 
free ahoW. The picture star ap- 
peared at 12: IS with Mayor Breid- 
enbach, but the mob was so anxious 
to get close to the star that the 
mayor got swamped. All traffic got 
Jammed and had to be rerouted, 
but Mix was made an honorary chief 
and everyone saw him and. was 
happy. 



VARIETY BUREAU 

WASHINGTON, D,C. 

The Aroione ' ''^ ; 
Telephohe Columbia 4630 



By HARDIE MEAKIN 

National — "The Best People." 
Next "The Poor Nut." 

Poli'a— Dark. Next "Baby Blue." 

Belasc'o— "TKte -SapiThlre , Ring." 
Next "The Gor^lU ' * 

President— Dark.> Next^ rWhite 
Cargo." , ', • ;'^ ':■>■■ ^ 

8. F. KeMh's— Vaudeville. Trinl. 

Earle — Vaudeville. "The Fpur 
Husbands." 

Strand — Vaudeville. Franklyn 
D'Amore. 

Mutual— Burlesque. "Laflin' Thru." 



Qayety — ^Burlesque, "Wine, Wom- 
an and Song." 

Palac»— Films, "Contraband/' . 

Columbia — Films, "The Way of a 
Girl." 

Rialto -r- Films, "Greater ' ^an 
Marriage" and "The Age ot Inno- 
cence" (double feature). 

Metropolitan— Films, *fFrivolous 
SaL" \ 



Joe Knnls, Jr., who with his dad 
has been doing the billing tot the 
Mutual, is to go with the No. 2 car 
of the Ringling Brothers, Barnum 
and Bailey shows. 



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Boat trips down the historic Po- 
tomac will commence on May 2S. 
THeyer iMivIs will have one of his 
band* on the St. John's, the largest 
of the river boats. 



The Guardian of a Good 
Complexion 




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Holdi the Centre of the 
Stage 



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V AND HER STRING BAND ;; 

^? ' "SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT'^. ■ 

THIS WEEK O^ril 6), COLUMBIA, NEW YORK Added Attraikion with li 

Direction GLADYS BROWN 



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LETTERS 



Whfn 8en4iBV for Mull to 

VARIETY. aMreiui MiOl Clerk. 

POHTTARDS, ADTBBTIRINO mt 

CIRCVLAK LrVTBRS WILL NOT 

BK ADTRRTI8BD 

LBTTICR8 ADTBBTIflBD IN 

ONE I88VE ONLY . 



AaroBtOB r " 
Adam* ifydft 
Alhrlsht R«bert 
Anhalt BtetU 

Barr ArtbAr 
Beck- "Walter 
Brandr«a ^MTnr 
' Byrae Elizabeth 

Catlin Marrr 
Chaney Maria 
Clark I>arry 
Clyna betty 
CroBsman-A lira 

Dayton Lewis 
DaWRt Panletta 
Dooflas Bert 
Sriaooll C Mlaa 
Driver Eugene 
Driver Joe 



Eddy Blva 

Flenner Edith 
Pitapat rick Jean 

Hall Reid 

Johneon A UcK 

Linrard Nelion 

Mitchell Frank 
Uoyer Mr 

Ntcholaa Mr C 

O'Neill Willie 
0'8h«« Timothy 
Ormond* Harry 

Phtlllpa Dot 
Plckford B 



! Preaa Flo 

Raliech Leslie 
RlVCs Jannie 
Roland Ugel 
Rose Mlsa L 

Shi OSS L 
SIxton Jack 
Steger Fred 
Stard A Legato 
Swor Clifr 



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BOB MURPHY 

AND- J 

If travtl r«aliy broad«ni on*, why, 
k^ the biM«>t man in the world. 

7JbM wfk (April Sh 
Cr»«c«nf , N9U) Orl9aru 

N9xt w—k, Mmlba, DoUom 



Taylor Miss V 



Thomas Jack Mrs 
Tlllson B 
Trado Twins 
TreUase Mrs Ruby 

Van Zendt J 

Watson Miss K 
White Helen 
Wilson Marie 
Wise Henry 

Toung Grace 
Toung Pearl 



CHICAGO 



Avallon Bob 



Boyer Mabel 
Brown A Potter 
Blacknell Rita 

Chamberlain H J 
Collins Wm J 
Chetion Fernard 
Conley Stafford 

Edward Emile 
Eminger Josephine 

Holland Jean 



Hamblet Vivian 

Long Bob 
Leonard A Barnett 

Morgan Mrs W L Jr 
Marten Mrs Belle 

Paul Earl 

Sawye C C 
Stuart'a Scotch Rev 

Valll Arthur 
Varnadore R P 



SAN FRANCISCO 

An order Ijas been granted by Su- 
perior Judge Johnson temporarily 
restraining Alexander Panta«es 
and several others from erecting 
buildings of any kind on a piece of 
property bounded on three sides by 
Marltet, Hyde and Fulton streets. 
Plea for the restraining order wae 
argued by Philip S. Rhrlich for Sol 
E. Levis, operator of the Francesca 
Theatres. 

Ehrlich charged that Alexander 
Pantages, William and Ada M. 
Waggnon, William Waggnon, Inc.. 
and the Market Street Building 
Corporation ignored that Levis had 



EMIL 



DOLLY 



CASPER AND MORISSEY 



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April 6-8, Loew's American, New York 

Just completed a highly satisfactory engagement of Locw 
Circuit. Thanks to those who have made it pleasant for us. 

. Direction AMOS PAGLIA 



VA'k'i'kVV 



nittu 



When Qinderella 
Was Toung- 



Beauty in a slipper -was merely a 
matter of 8ize....HoAv much more 
fortunate is the modern miss '^ho 
may choose from a bewildering 
array of ne"w materials — slippers 
designed by I. Miller to make 
any foot more beautiful! 

Charming new models in many 
lovely leathers and fabrics a^vait 
ydu at the Showfolk*s Shoeshop! 



I.MILLER 

Beautiful Shoes 
1554 BROADWAY 

open until g P.M. 



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paid a aectirity of $10,000 on a ten- 
year lease for a strip of land on 
the Market street side of the prop- 
erty. 

Bhrllch told'J^udge Johnson that 
Levis had planned to build a pic- 
ture theatre seating 400 on the 
property. The lawyer said that his 
client leased that part of the prop- 
erty from the Waggons last Septem- 
ber, and that he then agrreed to pay 
them $1,100 a month rent for ten 
years for it. 

Last January, the lawyer aald 
the Waggnons entered Into an 
agreement with Pantages for the 
entire atrip of property on a 50- 
year lease, the total rental oif which 
would be between $6,000,000 and 
$6,000,000. Pantages, EHirllch said, 
planned to btiild a theatre there 
that w:9uld cost $660,000 and seat 
2,400 persons. 

Ehrlich said that th« Waggnons 
had notified Levis orally and In 
writing that they would not accept 
his ten -year lease agreement. Levlr 
is now suing for the return of thr 
money be paid as security. 

When Manager Frank Newihan, 
of the State. Stockton, arrived in 
his office McMiday morning. March 
80, he found The combination of his 
safe hammered off and tke receipts 
of Saturday and Sunday perform- 
ance, $2,700, missing. 

The State theatre is one of the 
circuit of West Coast Theatres, Inc. 



defender and Is casting about to 
connect with something local. 



Entangled in the wreckage of his 
demolished automobile, the body of 
Max Stochele, violinist, with thr 
Max Dolin orchestra at the Califor- 
nia theatre, was found in the brush 
of a ravine 'along side a road In 
Contra Costa county. 



With Aaurice ^llne on bis way 
to Europe, Bob McNeil has bought 
into the company controlling the 
Wigwam theatre and will assume 
active management of the bouse 
the first of the month. McNeil is 
president of the Golden State Real- 
ty Company controlling some thirty 
movies and small-time vaudeville 
houses In northern California. 



West Coast Theatres, Inc., is an- 
nouncing a ne^ 2.200-Beat theatre 
in Marysville, Calif. Marysville is 
now a National Theatre Syndicate 
town. 



Grand . Central— "Ber Night ot 
Romance." 

West End Lyrie— "Her Night of 
Romanoe." 

Capitol— "Olrl of Gold." 

Loew's atato— "Daddy's Qone »• 
Hunting." 

King'e— "Headwinds." 

Rivoli— "Headwinds." 

Misaeuri— "Code of the West." 

Delmonte — "The Beloved prjite." 



ST. LOUIS 

By J. LOUIS RUEBBL 

Shuberl- Jeffaraon — "Abie's Irish 
Rose." 

Amariean- "Rain" (Jeanne 
Bagels). 

Empress — "Welcome Stranger" 
(Woedward stock). 

Orpheum — Vaude. 

RiaHo^Vaude. and pictures. 

Grand Opera House — Vaude. and 
pictures. 

Gayety — Jimmy Cooper's Revue 
(Columbia). 

Qarrick — "Stolen Bweetsr (Mu- 
ttual). \ 

LibaHy Muaie Hall— Stock bur- 
leaque. ■ ^ 



AJI unprecedented eonditton pra- 
valla in St. Louis theatres. Three 
attraottons have been hakf over for 
a second week. Thay are "Rain." 
which will close at the American 
April 11; "Abie," which has an Ih- 
deflnlte run at the Sh u ber t- Jeff er- 
Bon, and Jimmy Cooper's "Black 
and White Revue," at the Oayety. 
on a week-to-week basis. The 
Oayety closes for the season this 
week. 



JAMES MADISON 

will far Mm praaant b« loeatad at 
Hotel Qranada, Butter and Hyde 
Btreata. %an Franaiaae, Oal. Ad- 
draaa nim tfiera for vaudeville 
material. Among reeent oliente 
•ra Four Martena, Bophia Tuak- 
f, Jimmy Lyana. Barr and La 
Marr, Bam Ward, Baa m an and 
Qraoa and Oaarga Oukl. 



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Edward Cort has quit the man- 
agement of "Oreenwich Village Fol- 
lies." Cort wants to become a coast 



N. T.. April I. 1>M. 
Dear Unci* Jaka Lubln: 

w« r wolklns Jn th« baMinlnt of yoar L,o«w Rtkt* Blildlsc this Wk. *1 
McHogh *kDd Jlinmle dabin r dally wlaitora ao aa to c «• ains thara lataat 
balad. wa would l«t Ton no whara wa play oxt. wk. bat wa oant apaU Matra- 
polllan. 

Tonr wandarios boyaT 

McGRATH and DEEDS ' 

p. S. — Tkc applana waa ao thandcrone tbia P. M. wa stopead ttaa alack ta 
front of y«ar plaec; and Beatiia, th« iiroparty boy ttnfca wara araat. 



B. F. KEITH'S RIVERSIDE, NEW YORK, THIS WEEK APRIL 6 

CHARLIE WILSON 



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"THE LOOSE NUr' 
Direction MARTY f ORKTNS— JACK WEINER, Associate B. F. Keith's Bushwick, Brooklyn, NEXT WEEK (April 18) 



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VARIETY'S LOS ANGELES OmCE 

ARTHUR UNGAR in Charge 
Chapman BIdg., Suite 610 

766 So. BroCflway; Phone 6006 Van Dyk 



LOS ANGELES 



Prp f — ■ i ifto hav* tha free yae af Variety's 
Lo« An f I — OffRea for Infermatiaa. Mail 
may ba addraaaarf aara Varialy, Chapman 
Btdfl^ Laa Angalaa. It will ba haM aubjaot 
to eall 9e farwardad, ar advartiaad In Va- 
riaty'a Lattar Llat 



Qaneral excellence marked last 
waak'a Orpheum bill, with the hold- 
ovar headliner, Ted Lewis and band, 
proving a "wow" dasplte then- third 
waak. Bobby Arnat captured a 
gaod share of the plaudits with her 
dartaff costumes, orlslnal dancing 
and a sinslnj; number called "You 
Know How It Is." Miss Arnst in 
thla aelection proved real star abil- 
ity, for her rendition was completely 
tc9* and her sincerity stole the en- 
thuaiasm of the house. 

From the standpoint of aughter 
Harbert Clifton was a positive riot. 
CUtton "vas the recipient of a half 
doaan curtain calls and had to re- 
apoad with a speech. Next to clos- 
li^ Bddie Nelson, now a "Coast 
Ooard." assis'ed by Dolly and Offl- 
ov Byron, offered a comedy turn. 
It la tha same act Nelson has been 
dolac tor the past three or four 



the openlns the bill offered 
tlta Wheeler Trio in a combination 
oC hand balancing feats and diffi- 
calt tumbling. They got away to 
a nice hand. 

Laon Vavara, calling himself "The 
Srolutlon of a Pianist," came sec- 
ond with a semi-comic planologue. 
Ba runs from the sublime to the 
ridiculous. He was followed by 
Doris Duncan. Miss Duncan re- 
Taaled plenty of personality and 
workad double in several selections 
wttk Vavara, who came on and 
aatad as her accomt>anlst. The two 
warti well tosethar and got away 
aaooaasfully. 

n» Parlaian R«Tue, a sort of 
hadga-podge of aarlous drama, 
daaolag and musfeal copnedy offered 
la aplaodea with William Smytbe 
aflolating as mastar of ceremonies, 
mildly pleasing. It is well 
, but there are no unusual play- 
er bits In the revue. Mons. 
Adoli^us, Mile. Kruger and Ella 
;^ Blaadel are featured, as also is 

:lfoaa. DniestroCr. 
, r Closlnfir, LAdy Alice's Pets offered 
a diverting ten minutea. 



The new Granada theatre at '~a 

1^ Jblla has been formally opaned. the 

.toltlal program Including a feature 

vaudeville acts, a musical pro- 

and the usual speechea Ix>uis 



LOS ANGELES, CALIF. 

I Haggard's Coffee Shop 

O. H. HAOOARD, Prop. 

(fOFBiMly of the Waffle Inn, 

(ten Franclaco) 

laa WKtT FIFTH STREET 

/^ Pkone Main t*Tt 

l,'^' Vks yrofeaalon&l maetlnc plate* 

•Bsoellent rnnssi la •onneettoa — jron'll 
. tika Utem— dMwar teth— fl.M a day to 
' tlw protMsloa. 



Stutz is the owner. Tha houaa seats 
1.350. 

The building la a aiz-storv atrue- 
ture containing stores ana livi. j 
apartments. 



Bob Wagner, >a flctionlst and 
humorist, has been added to the 
staff of story writers at the Ua) 
Roach Studios. 



Billy Kent Schaefer, Maurice 
Murphy, Jacqueline Weils and Frank 
Newburg have been signed as the 
supporting cast to Alice Joyce and 
Cllve Brook In "The Home Maker," 
now under way at Universal City. 



CuUen Landls, Jacquelin Logan. 
George Fawcett and Edwin J.Brady 
are signed for "Peapock Feathers," 
the E. Temple Ballay store now be- 
ing filmed by U.. with Svend Gade. 
the Swedish director, who came to 
this country to stage "Johannes 
Krelsler" for the Selwyns, direct- 
ing. Virginia Valll was originally 
slated for the lead in this film. 



Orpheum. Red Bluff. California, 
has been added to the list of houses 
playing W. V. M. A. acts. It is to 
begin Aj>rll », playing the Qve-act 
road show one day. This house is 
owned by J. J. Wood, who also 
operates the Redding at Redding. 
Cal., which plays the road shows 
one day also. The Red Bluff house 
seats 1,100. 

According to reports reaching 
here from Sacramento, the Pedrottl 
bill, which was to have practically 
legislated motion picture and vaude- 
ville agents out of business, will not 
pass through the state legislature 
at the present session. 

However, the Assembly passed 
and seat to the Governor for his 
approval Senator Young's bill regu- 
lating the appearance of minors at 
amateur and professional entertain- 
ments. The measure provides that 
children eight years and over may 
be 'permitted with proper super- 
vision to take part In dramatic and 
motion picture productions, but not 
In vaudeville, under permit of the 
Labor Commissioner. Thla will, of 
course, prevent the appearance of 
a number of vaudeville acts that 
have been booked in this territory 
by the Pantages, Orpheum and 
other circuits, as the State Labor 
Department signified Its intention 
of having the law strictly enforced. 



turaa aome time this week and then 
maka a dacislon. 



William 8. Hart will defer work 
on his flrat picture for Joseph M. 
Bchenck until after appearing at 
the Lambs Club Gambol on April 
28 In New York. 



Alma Rubens is going to be a 
regular inhabitant of Hollywood. 
She has bought a two-story Span- 
ish style residence on North Wilton 
place for 160,000. The house was 
formerly owned by William Wood. 



Gilda Gray, who arrived here for 
an engagement at the Metropolitan, 
was welcomed at the 'depot by five 
Jazs bands, a score of motion pic- 
ture celebrities and a representative 
of Mayor Cryer. Her husband, Gil 
Boag, is with her. Miss Gray is 
playing the Metropolitan engage- 
ment this week, having opened to 
big business on Saturday. 



Two motion picture actresses 
filed claims against producers for 
salary due with Deputy State Latxir 
Commissioner Lowy. Eva Novak 
claimed that Dr. Jasper Mayer, who 
financed a picture being made by 
the Sequoiah Productions in which 
she played tha le^d, failed to pay 
her $666.67 for eight days' work. 
The other claim was made by Helen 
Lynch against the Lawson-Harri# 
Productions. She stated that ahe 
worked for them two weeks at a 
salary of two hundred dollars a 
week, and had been paid three hun- 
dred dollars on account. She wants 
Lowy to get her the other hundred 
dollars due. 



Gloria Swanson and her Marquis 
are 4ue to arrive here on April 24, 
coming on tha special train which Is 
bringing the 12S representatives of 
the Famou8?Players-Lasky organ- 
isation to the convention. The train 
will leave Chicaffo April 21 as the 
third section of the California Lim- 
ited on the Santa Fe. Stops will be 
made at principal cities en route 
from Chicago to give Gloria apd 
the Marquis a chance to hold re- 
ceptions for movie fans. On the 
arrival in Los Angeles the whole 
F. P.-L. studio force will turn out 
to greet the party. 



Wabar was In charge of the I^s An- 
gela* office for alght years and 
Larry Yoali in charge of San Fran- 
ciaoa alnoa Frank Sno'wdan abdi- 
catad aevaral years ago. Harry 
Huma haa baan appointed travelling 
repraaantatlve fer Shapiro-Bernstein 
and wlU take care of both of thaae 
cltlea. making his beadqoartera In 
San IVanclaco. Huma realgned as 
Waatarp rapresantative for Milton 
Wall to take bis new Job. > 



AaroB Jones, of Jones, Linick and 
Schafer, is spending a month's va- 
cation in Los Angeles with his fam- 
ily. Deaplte rei>orts that Mr. Jones 
would settle down hare as did his 
partner, Adolph Linick, the former 
asserts that he will make Chicago 
his base of opet-ation. as he still 
has vast Interests to look out after 
tbara. 



John T. Murray (Murray and Oak- 
land), who is now appearing in pic- 
tures, seems to have strack It right 
in the Hollywood stndlos. After 
having been featured in one picture 
by Christie, they have algned him 
up aa aola feature in anothar, which 
is to ba made from Mary Roberts 
Rbinahart'a story, "Sevan Days." 
Production Is to start May 10, wlian 
Murray concludaa his work In 
"Winds of Chanca." whldi Frank 
Lloyd la producing. 



-Mamortal aarvlces on tha fourth 
aintvaraary of the death of-D(ivtd 
J. draaman, father of Bid Orauaian, 
ware bald at the Bgjrptlan i/i Holly- 
wood Sunday morning. Mpra than 
1.000 prominent acraen paraonagaa 
and axacutlvaa attended tha aar- 
vlcea There was a larga orchestra 
In the pit. soloists chanted and BSd- 
ward Davis made a brief aMraks on 
the achleretaants of tha deceaaed. 
Mrs. D. J. Qrauman waa among 
those praaent, with her aon. 



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Followtng a hearing asldng tor 
the dismlasal of a suit that Fred A. 
Todd brought in tha United States 
District Court against the Universal 
Pictures Corporation seeking to en- 
join them from exhibiting the pic- 
ture, "Phantom ot tha Obara," Judge 
W. P. James daclarad he would take 
no action on the motion until he bad 
saan the Universal prodact and also 
a picture based on a version of 
Goethe's "Faust," which is said to 
have been infringed upon. Attor- 
neys for tTnivarsal denied their 
client had oommittad ' piracy of 
Todd's nim play of "Faust" and 
claimed they had a legah right to 
make "The Phantom of the Opera." 
Judge James teraporaHIy denied the 
motion to dismiss, Todd's ault, and 
said be would not pass on Todd's 
request for an Injunction and ac- 
counting until he had viewed both 
fllma 

The Todd flhn is only in negative 
form, and the Universal attorneys 
assert that their client would make 
a, .positive print for the purpose of 
showing the picture ta the . Court. 
Judge James will look at both plc- 



Ralph Cedar is out of work and 
owes around $350 alimony to his 
wife, Molly Cedar. But Cedar Is 
not hungry or without a home. He 
told Superior Court Judge Gates 
that a young actress friend had 
taken pity on him and was tem- 
porarily harboring bim until he got 
work. That riled his Honor, who 
told him that If the actress friend 
was so much concerned as to see 
he looked good and ate regularly 
she had better help him ralaa tbe 
I8S0 by April or he would go to 
Jail until the money was forth- 
coming. 



Asserting that Thelma Morgan 
(?onver8e, sister ot Mrs. Reginald 
Vanderbnt, failed to pay tl.lil for 
gowns. Hngerle and oth^ wearing 
apparel supplied her during the past 
four years, suit was fHed in the Su- 
perior Court against the screen ao- 
treae by Paggy Hoyt, Inc., of I4ew 
York. 



H. O. Stechan, director of pub- 
licity for the Pasadena Community 
Playhouse and for two yeara gen- 
eral manager of the theatre, baa re- 
signed. Rol>ert O. Foote, Paaadena 
newapaper man, la his succesaor. 



Richard Mitchell, brother of The- 
odore Ifltcbell. Is now the director 
of publicity at the Ferum Tbaatre. 
He aooceeded Edwin Hitchcock, who 
resigned when Julius Johnson re- 
tired aa managing director of the 
house. Steve Miranda, assistant to 
Hitchcock, also quit at tbe same 
time. 

They could not put ovar a amok- 
ing ban la Paaadana, A maaanre 
waa introdaoad la tha City Council 
to prohibit amoklng In tbaatraa and 
public placaa. The Drama Laagtie 
of the town did not Uka tha Idea 
and made a Tigoroua protest, with 
the raaalt that tVie board ot elty 
directora ordered tha ^faiaaaare 
stricken from tho docket (or the 
time being. 



Shubert-Taok— Dark. "San Carlo 
Opera" next. 

Hipp— 'Great DIvlda" 

Loew'a— "Mine with Iron Door" 
(fllm). 

Lafayette — "In Every Woman'a 
Life" (nhn). 

Qayety— "Let'a Go" (Columbia). 

Qardaa — "Malda from Marry land" 
(Mutual). 



Jacob Lavana, assistant manager 
ot the Garden (Motual Burlesque) 
received his American citizenship 
papara on April 1. after 26 years in 
this country. Following the cere- 
monies a banquet was tendered La- 
vena by the theatre attaches and 
the "Speedy Steppers" company. It 
is reported about town that when 
asked by the Judge the name of "our 
president." Jake proudly replied "I. 
H. Herk." 



M. Richard McClure of New York, 
an electrician with a Columbia bur- 
lesqoe show, waa turned over to the 
Federal authorities by local police 
for prosecution under the Mann 
white slave act. McCltire was ac- 
cused of living as man and wife 
with Catherine Vess. 20, an orphan 
of Dallas. Tex., while traveling with 
tha ahow. 

When the evidence was presented 
to the Federal grand Jury that body 
dlatulsstd the cfaargea against Ma- 
dura and took up a collection of |20 
to aaabia b|m to get to New York. 



Ida PbUllpa, known professionally 
aa Sdaa BMiyton, It chorister with 
the London Gayety Girls (Columbia) 
in Chicago last week, was found un- 
conscious on a D., L. A W. train at 
the Buf^lo Terminal on Saturday 
nl^t and removed to the General 
Hoapltal hare. Advlcea from Detroit 
revealed that the gbrt waa taken sick 
while the show was in Chicago and 
ordered by i^ysiciana to return to 
her home In Scrantoa. At the hos- 
pital she gave her name as El^ie 
Wilson, which further confused her 
Identity. Tha local newspapers 
charaoterlzed ber as tbe mystery 
girl, but attending fVh/slclans diag- 
nosed the ease as alcoholism. 




TheMototforWeeds 



Walter HIera, acreen comedian, is 
on anothar personal appearance toar 
In the eaai, Ha will return May 17 
to begin work again on tha Christie 
lot In Hollywood. 



Shapiro - Bernstein, music pub- 
Hshwa, closed Its Loa Angelea and 
Saa Francisco afllces last week 
without advance notice. Barney 



Edna Covey, who haa been mak- 
ing a hit with her aooentrlc and 
groteaque dancing in tha Fuiohtm 
and Marco preaeotatlOBa baa been 
engaged by Balaman and Kats from 
Marco, to whom she Is under eon- 
traet to appear at the firm's Chi- 
cago and other housea In tbe Mld- 
Weat for tea weaka. baglaalng 
April IS. 



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Majaatie— "Bringing Up Father In 

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Showing to good business at fl tor 

despite Easter week. "Chocolate 

Dandles" next. 



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Qay Bates Post ia at the King's 
with "The Oreen Goddess." All of 
theae attractions ara under the di- 
rection of WilUanuon-Tait. 

Allan Wilkla la at the Palace with 
Bhsikespearean revivals. At the Cap- 
itol "The Ten Commandments" Is 
playins to capacity. "Cinderella" 
(panto) is flnlsbinv a sreat run at 
the Prlnoeas tor roller- Ward. 

Acts playing Tlvoli Include Long 
Taok Sam. Phllmars, Jack Stocks, 
Ijea Unlquas, Chrla Charlton, Fern- 



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Playing Bijou are Stiffy and Mo, 
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Jean Newcombe has arrived un- 
der engacement to WlUiamson- 
Tait to appear in "Kid Boots," 
opening in Sydney March tft. Ctoorge 
Qee and Joale Melville will be the 
featured players. 

Fuller-Ward's Blaster attraction 
in Melbourne at the Princess will 
be "Little .fessle Jamef," with Dor- 
othy Brunton starred. Harry Hall 
will put on the show. 



open in Sydney March S8 at the 
Town HalL Miss Frederick wlU 
make her first appearance in Mel- 
bourne probably in "Spring Clean- 
ing." 

Both artists will be given a civic 
welcome by the Lord Mayor of 
Sydney on their arrivaL 



Harry Hall arrived in Australia 
after a flying trip to New York for 
a conference with Hugh J. Ward in 
regards to new attractions for the 
Fuller- Ward chain of theatres. 

Shows listed for early production 
here include "No, No Nanette," 
"Betty Lee," "Lady B« Ciood," and 
"Music Box Revue." 



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'The Sea Hawk" is playing an 
extended season at the Crystal Pal- 
ace to big business. The feature is 
being exploited In this country by 
Union Theatre, Ltd. 



t Two notable EUster attractions in 
Australia will be the flrst appear- 
ance or OalU-Curcl, under Wllliam- 
son-Talt management, and Pauline 
Frederick under the Carroll man- 
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Dion Bouclcault in the naar fu- 
ture will produce for Williamson- 
Talt a number of Barrie's plays 
whiclk include "A Kisa for Cinder- 
eUa.r "QuaUty Street," "What 
Bvery Woman Knows," "The Little 
MUilstar," and "Mary Rose." It is 
reported by cable from Sir Qeorge 
TalUa that the following artists 
have been engaged to appear In 
these attractions. Fay Compton, 
Qodfrey Tearle, Henry Vlrat, Hilda 
Trevelyan and Leon Quartermaine. 

Mr. Bouelcault will not appear in 
any of these pieces, but will look 
after the production end only. 

A panic was averted a^the Pal- 
ace, Sydney, when a drop curtain 
caught Are through the fusing of a 
wire during a performance of Kaaii's 
Hawalians. When the blaxe was 
extinguished the performance pro- 
ceeded. 



Wee Georgle Wood is due for a 
return season in this country this 
year. Wood was formerly here un- 
der the Musgrove management. 
This time he is coming for William- 
son Talt. 



Han<fr Clay, chief of a chain of 
small-time theatres, died last week 
after a lingering illness. 



bane this month in a new show for 
Wllllamson-Tait. entiUed "The Pel- 
ican." Miaa Starr has Just con- 
cluded a successful season with 
"E:ast of Suez." Frank Harvey and 
H.aiVey Adams will support Mlsa 
Starr in the new attraction. 

Oeorge D. Parker (Ac|erlcan) will 
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Sir Ben stated he had secured a 
large number of vaude^ll* acts 
during his sojourn abroad. 

Sir Ben was met in New Zealand 
by bis brother John, Who accom- 
paniad. him on the last stage of the 
voyage to Sydney. 



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Th«re waa a time not bo long ago 
In the theatre wben on this imrtlcu- 
lar weak at a TaudeviUe bouae busl- 
fMM would be terrible and the bill 
not much better. Nothing about the 
bUl at the local Keith house thU 
%eek to indicate that the conditton. 
ezlBts now. The show is up to the 
standard of the house and the au- 
dience at the Monday matinee was 
very, very fair, everything consid- 
ered. 

Actually the show haa three^^dlf- 
ferent kinds of drawing power. 
Clara Kimball Young (persona! ap- 
pearance) can be depended upon to 
draw In those who are keen for per- 
sonal api>earance8 of picture 
stars. She Is the headllner. Bill 
"Boyle's orchestra, a local affair, can 
be reckoned at the draw for plenty 
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and Bevan and Flint and Jack Mc- 
Lallen and Sarah will bring to the 
house the business of the follower 
of -vaudeville who isn't much Inter- 
ested In headlinera or spot position, 
but rather views tha.show from the 
attitude that It means more than 
two hours In a seat and something 
must happen occasionally. 

The apj>earajace of Mloa Toung in 
her new playlet written by Tom 
Barry with Ix>uise White and Harry 
Hollingsworth In a supporting cast 
was very Interesting to patrons of 
the house stamped with the movie 
Inclination. The playlet In itself 
doesn't amount to much. It ia the 
same old triangle situation with 
plenty of dialog and no action and 
with a finish that is, to say the 
least, very tame. But it serves the 
purpose of being a vehicle which al- 
lows for the appearance of Miss 
Toung and that is all that ia wanted. 

Bill Boyle's orchestra spends the 
rest of the winter season at the 
Copley- riaza hoteL It la a large 
aggregation (about 16 players), for- 
mal and about equally divided be- 
tween the brass and string Instru- 
ments. The act uses fuU stage with 
the drummer being given plenty of 
opportunity to clown and do a cou- 
ple of song numbers. The players 
remain seated during the entire 
routine with Boyle announcing the 
songs. Boyle's orchestra is well 
known through broadcasting almost 
nightly over WNAC. The orches- 
tra is in for a week and played an 
eqqual amount of time at the house 
last season. 

Miss Norton with her very capable 
accompanying i^nlst, Clarence Sen- 
na, was received with the most en- 
thu-siasm. This girl haa something 
which should be the aim of every 
single. Sh* can give the house 
plenty of numbers without tiring 
them and without the impression 
she is coy and wants to be coaxed 



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To Our Theatrical Friends: 

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BtVENTH AVENUE, between 48th and 49th Streets, In thejieart of 
the theatrical district. 

Before moving we are having a sale on all leather proodrt. reduc- 
tions frem 25% to 50%. Traveling liags, Suit Caves, Ovtiiiight Cases 
^om $7.60 up. 

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or la over-anxioua. Her numbers 
are well chosen, covering a wide 
range, with two changes of doBtnme 
and the gaps between her songs are 
very well filled in by Senna, ecpe- 
clally where he gives the house a 
little inalde knowledge on the root 
of some of the popular songa of this 
day. This act got Btronger all the 
way and finished a whirlwind. Un- 
fortnnately Miss Norton conkt have 
done another number, as there was 
a very noticeable stage wait be- 
tween the finish of her act and the 
curtain for Miss Young's sketch. 

Jack McLallen and Sarah, familiar 
to Boston, ars in as right as ever 
with the act changed somewhat In 
materia], but not in routine and 
with the "Sarah" call still being the 
big giggle. 

Joe and Willie Hale opened the 
Bhow with their Juggling comedy 
bit and were followed by the first 
colored team the house has had for 
some time,^a couple of fast hoofers. 
Carter and Corniah- The boys get 
over because of their speed and ex- 
ecution and work awfully hard all 
the time. 

Bevan and Flint had the nut com- 
edy field to themselves, being the 
only act of this character on the 
bill. Bevan got a real snicker when 
he pulled a fast line about a boy 
who had set the town talking by his 
sensational driving of an automo- 
bile and outwitting the police for a 
week. It was a fast one well timed 
and got the house, usually slow to 
masticate nifties. 

Coming on after the Toung act, 
Frank and Joe Wilson with their 
singing act found the going very 
tough, facing quite a few backs, as 
down front patrons started for the 
«xlt«. One of the boys got a laugb 
by using his traffic whistle to direct 
the retreaters. The Billy Lamont 
Trk) closed the show. 

rochesterTn. y. 

By H. D. SANDERSON 

Lyceum— "Aren't We AU?" (dark 
last haU). 

Keith- AlbM Tampla— Vaude. 

Fay's — Vaude and "Masked Dan- 
cer" (film). 

Qayety— Mollle Williams (Colum- 
bia). 

Corinthian — "Speedy Steppers" 
(Mutual). 

Eactman — "Coming Through' 
(lilm). 

Piccadilly — "Thief of Bagdad" 
(film). 



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R««*nt— "Dixie Handicap" (film). 

Victoria — ^Vaude and pictures. 

Kilbourn Hall— 'Siegfried" (UFA 
special), 

"Thief of Bagdad" at PlccadUly 
held for second week at popular 
prices. ' 



NikiUs Dipson. of Batavla. N. T., 
president of the Genesee Theatrical 
Knterprises, has bought the Babcook 
In Wellsvllle. Alleghany County. 



N. V. A.'s midnight show at the 
Eastman April IS. John J. O'Nell, 
house manager. Is handling the de- 
tails for the Rochester Theatrical 
Managers' Association. 



Eastman Kodak offlcials here are 
Interented in the fate of a State 
bill to permit the city to control the 
sale and dlnposltion of motion pic- 
ture film of nltro-cellulose and other 
haaardous materials. The bill is 
before Governor Smith, with the 
backing of the National Board of 
Underwriters, and looks not so good 
to the film makers. 

The Beckman, Dundee, N. T.. idle 
all winter, has been reopened by C. 
A. Belts of Red Creek with a pic- 
ture policy. 

HILL MUST PAY 

(Continued from page 1) 
resultant from the faulty discharge 
of a prop pistol which caused the 
loss of eye-sight to Dealy's left eye. 
The Judgment award waS origin- 
ally in excess of $30,000 but reduced 
to the present amount althougn 
witb accrued Jnterest today it 
probably reaches the same amount. 
When Hill, rated as one of the 
wealthiest men in show business. 



went Into bankruptcy, h« listed tbs 
Dealy judgment as a claim. 

Hill's failure to pay the Judgment 
caused In David L. Fodell, counsel 
for Dealy, to Institut* contempt 
procesdlofgi aJKabist ths managsK. 
Htli secured a stay of these pro* 
oeedlngs but the U. S. Circuit Court 
of Appeal's reversal o< tbls order 
leaves Hill only the alternative of 
paying or accepting a Jail sentaace. 

Dealy orli^inally sued OuS Hdia. 
Inc. but the complaint was later 
altered naming Hill Individually, 
charging be had tranaferred all as> 
s«ts fron the corporation so as to 
make Gua Hills, Inc., Insolvent and 
nnabls to satisfy any Judgment 

The mazes of Hill's legal techni- 
calities to dodge the satlsfaotion ot 
this Judgment are intricate . and 
numerous to detail In a trade paper 
but ays, Fodell A Shulman (Her- 
man Shulman and Jacob J. Fodell 
of counsel) have run down every 
angle. 



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VARIETY 



WediiMdar, April 8, IMS 

i 



WHAT IS 



AILEEN S1ANLEY 



DOING IN LONDON? 



SOLE HEADLINER 




ZIEQFELD COSMOPOLITAN 



, CoL CIreU. Bttfc 8t. •■ 

l(«tlD*M Tburadftr *»* B«tardar 

LEON ERRCM. in 
LOUIE THE 14TH 



PICCADILLY REVELS 



(PICCADILLY HOTEL) 

IN CONJUNCTION 

SOLE HEADLINER 



HOLBORN EMPIRE 



(WEEK APRIL 6) 

, IN SPARE MOMENTS 
RECORDING FOR 



HIS MASTER'S VOICE 



8AM H. HARRIS pr«aenU 
IBTIMO BBBUN'8 VOCBTH AMNVAI. 

MDSIC BOX REVUE 

'stagM b7 JOHN UURRAT ANDERSON 
irTTRTf! PAT The*.. W.U St. ■▼«.•:<« 



NEW ORLEANS 

By O. M. SAMUEL 
Tulana — Olsa Petrova in "Hurri- 
cane.*, 

St. ChariM— 'Tba White Sister" 
(Saenger Players). 

Strand — "Inea from Hollywood" 
(film). 
Liberty— "New Toys (film), 
Tudor — "The Man Who Came 
Back" (film). 



While the entertainment at the 
Orpheum laat week was not nearly 
■o brilliant as its predecessor, it was 
none the less a thoroughly engaging 
and well-worth show. It had its 
dull moments, but they were in the 



AN APPEAL 

All of the show buatneaa la invited 
to contribute toward the Bulldlns 
Fund of the Northwood Home, to 
found an Inatltutloa at Raranac, 
N. T., aulBcIentljr larce to take care 
of ALL patlenta aRllcted with the 
dread dtaeaae who mar wlah to araU 
themaelrea of the privilege. 

This Sanitarium will bo non-aee- 
tarlan. A patient onoe enrolled may 
remain within Its homelike walla un- 
til pronounced cured, without charae 
of anr kind, form or nature. 

It is hoped to make the l^oms 
at Saranac a monument to the 
American Show Business that 
will attract attention of the 
world. 

Thm bHow fronncM take* 
carm of itt own 

Do your bit. Send anything 
you think you can afford. It'a for 
all of us and for the people of 
the theatre. 

Make All Remittaneea Payable to 

COL. WALTER SCOTT 
Treasurer 

1493 Broadway (Putnam BIdg.), 
New Yofk City 



Adirondack Tnbercnlar 
Fond 

NORTHWOOD HOML 

SARANAC. N. Y. 

EDWIN MAYER, 
President 



NEW YORK AUXILIARY 

& F. ALBEE, Frei. 

WnUAM MOS&IB, Vice-Prei. 

001. WALTER SCOTT, Treas, 



early section and were erased by the 
solid successes of the three conclud- 
ing acts. ^ 

Van and Schenck were held over 
for a second week, and more than 
duplicated their initial triumph. 
The boys were again drawing bus- 
iness in phalanxes. Kvening per- 
formances were sold out complete- 
ly. Aiding the Brooklyn buddies in 
sound manner were Olsen and John- 
son, an added attraction of parts. 
They were afterpiecing with aplomb 
and unction and variegated Jocosity. 

"Sultan," that uncanny equine 
marvel, was footloose as usual, 
scratching the canvass with numer- 
ical precision in response to queries. 
"Sultan" has caught the "bow 
fever," but his "bends" are so nat- 
ural and unique they become a vir- 
tue. "Sultan's" mentor. Miss Lind- 
sey, looked particularly charming 
in the smartest looking riding habit 
seen about in years. A sure opener 
here. Zelaya was "bearing down" 
with all his Central American fer- 
vor from the spring of the barrier, 
and waa always riding, it appeared 
atop of an applause crest. His 
method, manner and material were 
all quite familiar through his sev- 
eral appearances in this city, but 
that contingency . proved not a Jot 
detracting. 

Barry and Lancaster were the 
first rift in the lute, retreating with 
heads and hearts bowed down to an 
utimate silence. The pair seem 
capable of doing an act. Unfor- 
tunately, they have none now. Jack 
De Sylvia and revue also failed to 
establish a bond. Van and Schenck 
submitted practically a new act. 

Claude and Marion had no easy 
task following the veritable mael- 
strom ahead, but waded right in. 
They caromed off into a gale of 
merriment. Olsen and Johnson were 
on their toes, too, picking them up 
after Claude and Marlon, and sub- 
mitting their stuff energeticUy. 
They steamed It up In their own 
turn, and then strutted forth their 
"Carnival of Fun," which encom- 
passed an unprogramed dancer, 
"Doctor" Qibson, Barry and LAn- 
caster, Claude and Marlon and the 
principals. 



Association, opened at the Heilig 
theatre March 28 and has been draw- 
ing well. The opening bill was good, 
consisting of Betancourt and Qirlie 
in a unique and sensational balanc- 
ing act; Jim and Gladys Milfoil in a 
futuristic flirtation, 'Is It Coming to 
This?" Evay Fay. mystic; Harry 
BlliSt tenor, in songs and stories, and 
Fox and Black In female impersona- 
tions that take the audience by sur- 
prlce right up to the denouement. 



Seattle friends have, learned that 
Ruby Adams, local girl, who was in- 
jured in Ix>s Angeles while with the 
King show, back stage when a sand- 
bag fell on h(t', has been awarded 
$140 compensation and $20 per week 
oerraanent indemnity. Ackerman A 
Harris, l>ooklng agents for Will King, 
were absolved from any liability on 
the showing that they paid King 
$4,000 weekly, from which he paid 
members of the company. King, 
owner of the show, was ordered to 
pay expenses of medical treatment. 



LYCEUM uSm. Thura.' * SaU $:*• 

LADIES 

OF THE 

EVENING 



DAVID 

BSLASCO 

Preicnti 



"A MA8TERPIECF' ~*^r'J*S£r**' 



RFI A^rri ^- 4*th St Brea at «:S0 
DCLNf^O^vr j(,t^ Thur* « Sat., Z:Ja 

"A OLOBIOrS BVKNING FOK LKNORK 
CUUC."— Alan Dale. N. T. American. 

DAVID BBLA8CO preaenta 



LENORE ULRIC 



IN 



«TU|: UADCIl" Supported br 

IrlCnnnClil ix'iiiiam Courtenay 
By Bliicit Vajda. Adapted tt Artrr Hopwood 



KE.ru 15 L.1V.. Mat* Wed. * Sat, M» 
ANNE NICHOLS' Great Somedy 

"ABIE'S IRISH 



ROSE" 



i THIRD 
I YEAR 

THE PLAY THAT PUTS "U" IN HUMOR 



EMPIB.15 B'way A 40th St. Bra. l.tO. 
UW..1. J-H..U j|,un«»i WednMday A Baturdai 

DAVID BET.ASCO preaenta 



HOI.BBOOK 

BLINN 



JUDITH 



ANDERSON 



in 'THE DOVE" 

A Melodrama by Wlllard Mack 



MARTIN BECK ^»"re;-,„r; .lle^' 

CHARLIW K. GOKDON PrMcata 
THC MVtTCRV SUPCR-TNRILLCR 

CAPE SMOKE 

with 
JAMBS BKNNIB— BUTH SHBFLET 

New B'way Prlcea: Eva Beat Seata |2.60 
Beat Seata Wed. Hat. $1.(0; Sat. Mat. tl. 



^RANK EQAN'S SUCCESSES— 

'iraiTE COUARS" 

"A hilarious comedy acted to 
the hUf — N. T. Time* 

CORTSi-^^'^d*^ ■-•:«: 

BROADHURST "^-^7^*^^^ 

Matln taa Thunday A SatunUy. tM 

DORIS KEANE 

in "STARLIGHT" 

MOVES *• WALLACKS Theatre, 
*** Monday, April IJ. 



M, 



OUU.D FBODCCTIONS 

THEY KNEW WHAT ?»"*%. 

iCf AW V7**t 43th St Erts. I:M 
\^*-'^'' Uata. Tom-w A Sat.. J;M, 

THE GUARDSMAN 

ALTRED LYNN DUDLEY 

LltNT FONTANNE OiaOES 

BOOTH ^^"*^ *^"' ^' *•'«« »:»». 

UiU. Tdm'w & Bat . !:3«. 

ARIADNE 

and 'THK FI.ATTERINO WORD" 

GARRICK \IZ ^^:^: \^ 
PROCESSIONAL 



with 



GEORGE and JUNE 

.^ . iL*"''TT WALKER 

4Qt)i Sf Th««.. W, of By. Era. »:». 
"' ^'* Mat*. Thun A Sat.. I;5». 



Arthar Hopklna prrarnta 

'What Price CSory* 

"A Tnie and StnnnlaK War Play" by 
MwKwell Andrraon and Laurcace Stalliac* 

PLYMOUTH Th""". «5'»" street 
■ "^ ■ iTavrw* a rs y^^^^ ^j Broadway 

Evea. 8:30. Mata. Thurs. A Sat., 2::0. 



PLAYHOUSE "'-iV;,?i ,•/:,«'"' 

Eves.. t:St. Uata. Wed. A Sat.. SJO 
STEWART A FRENCH preaent 
Sad Tear! The Jeyaaa Conedy Saceeaa 

THE SHOW-OFF 

By OEOBOE KKIXT 



ELTIMflF THKA.. «Jd. W. of B-y. 
E.a<aatix»a:. j.^, , jj ^^^^ Wed. -Sat. 

At Ijist! The Great AaaerlMn CMnedy; 



THE 



PIGS 

UTTLE THEATRE 

WSST 14th BTRErr. CieolnSB l:M. 

Matinees Wed.. Frt. and Sat., S:S* 



The expected new policy at the 
Palace Hip wiU. become effective 
April 4, when Ackerman & Harris 
will offer five vaudeville acts and a 
feature picture. R-icea will be baclt 
to pre-war days — IS cents for matl- 
ness, 25 cents for Sundays and eve- 
nings. 



Roy Clair and his musical comedy 
company presented "Hirma's Fare- 
well" as their farewell show at the 
Palace Hip this week. 

SYRACUSE, N. Y. 

By CHESTER B. BAHN 

Wiating— Ail week, "The Whole 
Town's Talking:," second week of 
Frank Wilcox Company stock. 
B. F. Keith'a— Vaudeville. 
Little Theatre — Monday, Tuesday, 
flnal bill of season by Drama Leagr.e 
Workshop Group. 

Empire — "The Speed Spook." 
Strand — "Too Many Kisses." 
Robbina- Eckel — "Circus Days." 
Savoy — "Breed of the Border." 
Crescent — "Secrets." 
Regent — "The Golden Bed." 
Rivoli — "Troubles of a Bride." 



SpanLsh Fort Park Opened April 1 
with the Fearless Greggs as Its super 
attraction. 



Frits Leiber, in the tr.igedies of 
Shakespeare, exceeded tlO.OOO at the 
Tulane last week. The theatre Is 
scheduled to close 4ts season April 18. 



SEATTLE 

By DAVE TREPP 

Junior Advanced Vaudeville, direc- 
tion Western Vaudeville Managers' 



TYPEWRITING AND STENOGRAPHY in alt itt branches 

NOTARY PUBLIC 

i NATHAN NEWMAN 

<£».>-. 160 WmI 46th Street* New York City 

Booa Ml— Bryaat «««« 



Two original plays by Syracusans, 
both associated with the Syracuse 
University faculty, featured the flnal 
Drama League Workshop Group bill, 
presented Monday and Tuesday at 
the Little Theatre. Prof. A. E. John- 
son's "Bethany" and Miss Elisabeth 
MacGoodwin's unnamed Irish com- 
edy were produced at the Little 
Theatre. A third program presenta- 
tion was "Boccaccio's Untold Tale," 
by Harry Kemp. 

The Players, Little Theatre or- 
ganization at Utica, will produce the 
Gilbert & Sullivan operetta. "Yeo- 
man of the Guard" at the Utlca 
Country Day Sctiool auditorium May 
6-8. Norman Coke-Jephcott is d.- 
recting rehearsals. 



VArniVRDTTT MSL. KarB'y. Eva. •:>• 
WAaVXJUiUiX |4t,. Wed. A Sat., X.ao 

SIXTH MONTH 
LVLI 0. AMOREWt sreaaati 

"MY GIRL" 

A SMASHING HIT 

Tkt Claaaeal, SaaMlaat Mnlaal Play la Taara 

WMk HARRY ARCHER'S ORCHESTRA 

^ "One of the superfine enleriain- 
menU of the season." — Osbom, 
Eve. World. ^ Ibsen's "The Wild 
Duck" iPtth Actors' Theatre cast 
at 48th St. Theatre. Eves. 8:30. 
Mats. Wed. and Sat. 



FALL. GUY 

By JAMBS OLBASON (CO-AUTHOR OF" 

"IS ZAT SOT") and OBOROE ABBOTT 

with KBNBST TKCKX 



P 



B. F. KEITH'S 



A L A C E 



B'way A 41d St. Bryant 4300 
Concerta Sunday, i and I P. M. 
rSANCKS 8TABB: CUfTOM WEBB * 
MABY HAT; MABJOBOC OATESONi 
BOB * CALK BHEBWOOD; FI^NA< 
OAtr • BDWABDS 



RB. F. KEITH'S Y^ 

iversidE 

B'way A Mth St. BIreralde 0240 
HABBT BICHMAir !■ "A alclit at the 
CUik Blrli—," wltk TTBTTB BVOBU 
EODIB BUUNS * Oreheatra; DB. 
BOCKWEIX * THB MEBEDITHSl 
Other*. 



FULTON '^''''- ^- *^^^ ^^- ^^*- *'* 



Uata Wed. aad Sat. at t:M 



ELSIE JANIS 

In hrr Blrd°s-^ye Revue 

"PUZZLES OF 1925" 

with JIMMT HUSSET 



The Seymour theatre, operated by 
John Myers,, was damaged by Are 
of unknown origin Frida- afternoon. 
The theatre was not open at th; 
time. 



The special so-called Thursday 
night theatre train, run by the 
Dansvllle and Mount Morris railway 
between Dansvllle and Rochester, 
has been dlaconllnuedL It jaay be 
resumed in autumn. 



George Castner, head cf the Cast- 
ner Bill Poster Company, was found 
dead in bed at his home here last 
week. Death was caused by a stro'.:e 
dC. apoplexy. 

Arthur Phoenix s i.o .>nger con- 
ductor of the Wletlng house orches-- 
tra. While Dewitt Newingwas un- 
able to transler his Lyceum, Balti- 
more, orchestra here for the local 
stock season, due to opposition fro.n 
the local union, he did succeed In 
ousting Phoenix, replacing him with 
William ]?; lla . mp. The Wietlng 
orchestra for severa! seasons lias 
been a musical joke. 

■ Dewitt Newing has purcliasM the 
Ballliiiore rights to "Kain" and will, 
organise his own compasy to pro- 



r\^ B. F. KEITH'S rW^ 

81 »t STREET 

81st A Sway. Trfifalear 6160 
lUta. Daily, tee.. We.. Me.. BOe. 
VENETIAN MASQCBBADEBS; I.ABm 
* MEBCEOE8: DOIXT * BILUE: 
FBANKLTN ABDBIX * CO.; TIEBNBT 
ft DONNELLY, and others. 



HKCITH-ALSEt'S NtW YORK wa^ 
ippodromL 

B. F. KEITH'S Saper Vandeville 

BICGEST SHOW AT LOWEST PRICKS 

EVERT NIGHT 
(IncL Sun.). t-lO 
l.»0« SEATS tl.OO 



MAT. DAILT 
(Incl. Sun.), 2:10 
1.000 SEATS »0c 



SMABK W-^ SROAOWAT 

Tk<A^4I-f.riE^ 

-A NATIONAL INSTITUTION" 
Oirectloa Joseph riankrtO 

''His Supreme Moment'' 

Bltoebs Sweet and BonaM Colemaa 



duce the piece at the Lyceum tiiere, 
following the example he set with 
'White Cargo." 

Newing, since his Baltimore hit 
with "Seduction," believes that Bal- 
timore wants 'em — well. Just a bit 
racey. }ftnce, "lialn." • 



The fate of ti\e old Grand Opera 
House, now owned by the Post 
Standard here, is still in doubt. 

Reports tliat tlve newspaper In- 
terests would build upon the Grand 
site, or sell to Otliers, have appar- 
ently fallen flat. Inste.id, the Post 
has sold the adjoining properties, 
which it al.to held, to a New York 
syndicate, headed by R. N. Tapp-^, 
which will erect a $4,000,000 twenc.v - 
five-story building. 



Wednesday^ April 8. 1925 



VARIETY 



61 




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esists attempts of strong men to Hft her 



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ntertaining and mystifying 



S 



cientific and humorous 



JEAhNE WARD BOUCHER 



I 



nteresting and amaadng 



S 



ailing for England April 18 



f^' 



Many Ttwnfta to Amtican hookmrM and hianagert for Courlemot 

Extended 

AUo Mr. Low Colder Who Made It Possible for Our Tour Abroad 



T 

■O! 



ouring the World 



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Direction WM. MORRTvS and FORSTER AGENCY 



A 



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I awaNNATi 

By JAMES F. BECHTEL 

i'. Grand— "Fnelburg Passion Play" 

^^iatoond w«ek). 

L- 8hub«rt— Dark. 

' Olympic— "Hollywood Follies." 

v EmprtM— "Step Along." 

". Palace— Vaudeville and picture. 
•Excuse Me." 
Keith'a— VaudevUle. ' ' , ' 

; Cox— "Chicken Feed." 

'r Photoplay*— Capitol. "1 Want My 
Han*" ; L.yrlc, rThe Dressmaker from 
Paris"; Walnut, "The Goose Hangs 

, HiRh": Strand. TJaughters of Pleaa- 

r 1M^'; Family. *3Tie Way of i GlrL" 



ix Three original one-act sketchos 



M 



INERS 

MAKE UP 



Est. Heory C. Miner, inc. 

■ III f I — 

. TUXEDOS 

FULL DRESS 

and cutawar sulta from flnrat Itli 
Ave. tallara. a«w and sUchtlT aae4: 
low prices. 

LEVINE'S 

M4 1th A«w. (B0t. 4a4U* St.). M. T. 
>PE^ KTENING8 >^^i— 



win be presented by the Theatre 
Workshop of the College of Music oi» 
the evening of April ». The plays to 
be presented Include "Ood Winks." 
by Kate S. Btirsess; "Salvage," by 
Doris K. RansohofT. and "Sue," by 
Esther Hill Lamb. 



two weeks, will be of more than 
passing interest. 



A new steel boat has been con- 
structed by the Coney Island Amuse- 
ment Park Co. to carry merrymakers 
to its park, Ave mllea above Cincin- 
nati. The new steamer cost $400,000. 
It will carry 5,000 passengers. 

The EOaubert Is undersolag some 
slight interior alterations and will be 
dark until April 14, when the "RIU 
Revue," with Charlotte Greenwooi?, 
wUl be the attraction. 



KANSAS CITY 

By WILL R. HUGHES 

Orpheum — Vaudeville. 

Pa ntages — ^Va udeville. 

Globe— Vaodeville. 

Empro8«^"Kandy Kids," Mutual 
burlesque. 

Mainstreet — "I.,earning to Love," 
picture and vaude. 

Royal — "The Goose Hangs High," 
film. 

Liberty — "Love's Temptation," 
film. 

Newman — "The Swan." flhn. 

Garden — Bridge musical stock. 



The Shubert will be dark next 
week, re-opening AprTl 18 with 
"Rain." As this is Eagel's home 
town the engtfgement. which is for 



Ned Wayburn's "Deml-Tasse Re- 
vue" is featured on the Orpheum 
bill this week, and next week will 
see Ned Wayburn's "Symphonic Jazz 
Revue" at the Newman. When the 
latter house learned the Orpheum 
was to play a Wayburn act ahead of 
the 'Jazs Revue," it tried to cancel 
the booking, but was unsuccessful. 



Eula Carey of the Al Bridge stock 
company at the Garden was granted 
a divorce from Eugene Carey of Chi- 
cago, in the district court here this 
week. Her maiden name of Bula 
Hayes was restored. The charge 
was non- support. 



Leon Keller Is back at his position 
of treasurftig for the Orpheum after 
a few weeks' vacation, and Ray 
Montgomery, who was transferred 
from the Malnstreet to take the 
place, has been rctomed. In turn 
forcing Treasurer Kanagy back to 
the American. Chicago. 

Gabe Kaufman, manager of '"Big 
Munn," champion wrestler, assistant 
manager of Convention Hall and 
-Prompter of sporting events in Kan- 
.sas City, will manage Electric Park 
again this season. 



HOUSTOJ^, TEX. 

Bx^BUO BURME8TER 

Sacnger Amusement Company 
this week acquired control of the 
Liberty, Main street picture house, 



formerly controlled by the Southern 
Enterprise, Inc. Al Lever, manager 
of the IsIs theatre, the other Saen- 
ger house hei'e. is in charge of both 
theatres. It ks said that the Lib- 
erty will be thoroughly renovated 
and remodeled within a month. 



Oscar Seagle and Mme. Bertner 
will give a recital at the Palace 
April 24, under the auspices of the 
Arabia Shrine. Mme. Bertner is 
prominent socially throughout Tex- 
as. 



Virgil Siner's musical comedy 
comi)any last week opened a return 
engagement at the Prince theatre, 
and capacity audiences have been 
in attendance ever since. 



week are: Shubert Alvta. "Bally 
?.«;«!?» »"« Mary"; Shubert Pltt^ 
"White Cargo"; NIxab. -Ths Pas- 
sion Play" (Sim); Oayety. nvina^ 
Women and Song"; Acadsmy, "Laf- 
fn' Thru"; Grand. -Cluaimtm ▲unL" 

The Indoor circus and fashion 
show of Pittsburgh Lodge No. 87. 
Theatrical Mutual Association, is 
being held this week at the Shubert 
Alvln. 



Sylvan Beach, an attractive eut- 
door resort, opened last week. Mark 
Westcott's orchestra has been re- 
tained for the dancers. 



The Kansas City symphony or- 
chestra, conducted by Nicholas dr 
Ruhertls, wlU appear in recital Sat- 
urday mt the Scottish Rite Cathe- 
dral under the direction of Mrs 
Edna Saunders. Marie Roeelll and 
Barbara Lull are soloists with the 
K. C. organization. 



PITTSBURGH 

By JACK A. SIMONS 

The Shubert Alvln theatre has no 
legitimate attraction this week. 
Attractions booked for Saster 



A spring concert is being arranged 
here for the benefit of "Drama- 
mount," the theatre and settlement 
founded by T. Carl Whitmer. Pitts- 
burgh composer and pianist. 



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•' 16— Eoysl, New Yo^k 

" 20— Alhambra, Kew York 

" 23 — Oreenpoiat 

" 27— 126th St., New York 

" 80— Orpheum, Brooklyn 

lUy 4— J^Tiera, Brooklyn 

" 7 — Jefferson, New York 



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Wednesday, April 8, 1925 



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MILWAUKEE 

bavidaon— Dark. "No, No, Nan- 
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Qarriek— "Abie's Irish Rose." 10th 

Pabat — German stock. 

Palaea — Orpheum vaudeville. 

Majastio — ^Western vaudeville. 

Millar — lioew vaudeville. 

Q a y a t y — "L a d y Buccaneers," 
stook burlesque. 

Empraa*— "Naughty Nifties," Mu- 
tual burlesque. 

Wlaconsin — "Tha Heart of a 
Siren" (Him). 

Alhambra— "Lady of tha Night" 
(film). 

Merrill — "Dangerous Innocence" 
(film). 

Strand— "The Boomerang" (film). 

Qardan — "T omorrow's Love" 
(film). 



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Paul Whlteman'a band, which ap- 
peared at the Pabat OBt Thursday 
night, played to a full house. 

Appointment of a new publicity 



manager for the Saxe circuit of 
theatres will be announced within a 
few days. GeorgB Prendergaat, 
who has been temporarily hplding 
the office, will devote his entire time 
to his manufacturing plant. 




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Considerable publicity was ob- 
tained by (he Oayety, burlesque 
house, on the return of Marie Mayo, 
chorus girl, who had her nose re- 
modeled by a Chicago physician. 
Newspapers showed pictures of Miss 
Mayo with her nose as it was t>e- 
fore and after the operation. 



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exhibltiotis opened April 2 with the 
/ippearance of the Berndt-Schmaal 
school at the Pabst. 'More than 100 
children took part. 



Llssie Forster,' former German 
stock favorite at the Pabst here, 
made her debut on the EngHsh 
stage last week when she appeared 
in a comedy drama sketch at the 
Majestic. vaudeviHe house. 8he 
was supported by a cost made up 
entirely of Milwaukee talent. 

Milwaukee's series of ballet gchool 



Hitt Digety Dog Dancing 

Where tha Real Charleston Qraw 

Palace Garden 
Club 

SEVENTH AVENUE 

Between Ittth and 140th Streea 

NEW YORK CITY 

Aad What a Show! Wlh Jane Clark 

and His Creole Hynropatora 

Friday, Professional Kifrht. Meet all 

rour friends, when your cafe olosos coma 

up; It's the height of the show u|> hsre. 

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SAN DIEGO, CAL. 

By LON J. SMITH 

Sprackala — KaneUos and National 
Grecian balleL 

Pantagas — Pop vaudeville. 

Savoy — "Putting It Across" (dra 
malic stock). 

Colonial — "Three Miles Out" (mu- 
sical stock). 

Balboa— "Th^ Thundering Herd" 
(film). . ..... 

Cabrillo-.'Sanda" (film). 
• Broadway — "Brokaft Barriera" 
(ftlm). 

Suparba — "Now or Never" (fllm). 

Plasa — "This Woman" (Him). 

Miaaion — "Frivolous Sal" (film). 



With the exit of Murphy's Come- 
dians last Sunday, the Savoy pre- 
sented a new stock company headed 
by Miss Margaret Marriott and 
George Lefflngwell. Eddie Lawrence 
will stageathe shows. "Just Married" 
was the first production. 



Maaie aod Oaaclac. 



T. H. Bslick, amusement engi- 
neer, has arrived in San Diego to 
take charge of construction work on 
the amusement devices to be Incor- 
porated In Luna P&rk at Mission 
Beach here. 

Julian Eltinga will head the bUl 
at the Balboa beginning next Sat- 
urday. Several beauty talks to 
women are scheduled to be given by 
the impersonator. 

BROOKLYN, N. Y. 

By ARTHUR J. BUSOH , 

The Majestic will be closed the 
first half of this week and tomor- 
row (Thursday), open with "«he 
School Maid." the musical version 



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run for three days. This Is the 
first three night stand to have 
visited Brooklyn in years. The ex- 
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that three days are required for re- 
hearsals. 



Louis Werba is about to embark 
on a period of top-notch attractions, 
two of which "Kid Boots" and 
"Scandals" may turn a loss for him. 
He declares that if Brooklyn comes 
through and packs his house as an 
Indication that the local yokels 
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ond week this week. 



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Wednesday, April 8. ICHSS 



VARIETY 



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£. F. ALBEE. Presideiit 



J. J. MURDOCK. General Manager 



F. F. PROCTOR. Vice-Presideiijt 



^ B. F. KEITH-ALBEE VAUDEVILLE EXCHANGE 



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Marcus Loew s 

Booking Agcncv 



Genei'dl Executive Offices 

LOEW BUILDING ANNEX 

160 WEST 46^"ST 
NEW YORK 



JHLUBIN 

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JOHNNY JONES 
V: IN C^AfUC 



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INDIANAPOLIS 

I By VOLNEY T. FOWLER 
^English's — "The Masqueraders," 
The Berkell Players. 
Murat — Dark. 



Billy Conners, jnanager of the 
three theatres at Marlon, Indi, has 
announced as a candidate for nomi- 
aation for councllman-at-Iarge on 
the Republican ticket. Connera Is 
•ecretary of the Motion Picture 
Owners of Indiana. 



Boudinl, In the midst of his act 
At Keith's last week, convinced 
practically all of a large audience 
that smoke which poured into the 
auditorium was coming from a flre 
•cross the alley from the stage en- 
hance. The blaze, said to have 
Men started in the basement of the 



theatre by a clgaret stub, ' waa put 
out with a fire extingrulsber and 
practically no damage. Houdinl 
rushed through his act, doing every- 
thing possible to keep the attention 
of the audience upon him. 



Receivers for the Consolidated 
Realty and Theatre Corporation 
have sold the last of the leases and 
sites for hotels and theatres In the 
process of liquidation. The final 
step was disposal of a ninety-nine 
year lease on the Capitol Theatre 
property here last week. The Co- 
lumbia Amusement Company holds 
a sub-lease which has several 
months to run, but is not using the 
theatre at present, Columbia bur- 
lesque having Been discontinued 
here several months ago. 

The new lease holders are Hulbert 
J. and Walter B. Smith, operators 






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NEW YORK 



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OFFICES 



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Al«aaar Tbeatr« 

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Hlllxtreet 

Bids. 



Denver 

Tnbor O. H. 

BIda. 



Dalba 
Mclk* 
PIda. 



of the Denlson hotel, who plan to 
erect a hotel on the theatre site 
within a few years. The lease pro- 
Tldea that at least $200,000 must be 
spent upon a building on the site 
by 1960. 



Indianapolis Sagles Lodge is plan- 
ning an indoor carnival at the lodge 
room May lB-16. Professional tal- 
ent will b« nsed. 



The New Point theatre. New 
Point, Ind., baa been reopened after 
being closed several weeks to help 
combat a amallpox epidemic. 



Ralph Obenchaln and Clyde Elliott 
have leased the Lyric theatre at Ft. 
Wayne, Ind., for ten years and ex- 
pect to reopen it Easter Sunday 
after eztenslva overhauling. 



TORONTO 

By E. C. SNELGROVE 

Royal Alexandra — "White Cargo." 

Prfnceaa — Dark. 

Uptown — "St Elmo" (stock). 

Comedy — "Mr. Pim Passes By" 
(stock). 

Shea's— Keith Vaudeville. 

Loew** — "New Lives for* Old" and 
vaudeville. 

Pantagaa — "Too Many Kisses" and 
vaudevil)^. 

Empire — "Come Along" (Colum- 
bia). 

Hippodrome — "Tongues of Flame" 
(film). 

Reoent— "The Lost World" (film). 

Grand — "Capital Punishment" 
(film), 2d week. 



The Regent has gone back to Its 



policy of having extended runs of 
pictures with two performnces a 
day. 



This is circus week at the Coli- 
seum. The Davenport Family, Fly- 
ing Fishers, Lester Bell and many 
others are here. It Is held under 
the ayspices of the O. W." V. A. 



Corlnne Farrell, who has been ill, 
returns to the Uptown in "St. 
Elmo." 



Fiske O'Hara and Pat Clary, al- 
ways popular here, open a two- 
weeks' run with "The Big Mogur' 
at the Grand, April 13. 



The Boston Company of the 
"White Cargo," with Leon Gordon, 
are playing here. 



2(1 h«if 
Raeder A A 
V Haworth Ce ; 
(One to All) 

8BABON, PA. 
Cohiaabia 

Th« Qardnera 
Qold A Sunahlna 
J Regay Co 
(One to nil) 

SPBINOFIKLDr O. 



Vaughan Glaser is putting on an 
elaborate production of "Uncle 
Tom's Cabin" Easter week. 



The Twelve Cossacks, a Balalaika 
orchestra, featuring Lldla Loupowa, 
Ukrainian danseuse, are the pres- 
entation at the Hippodrome In con- 
Junction with "Tongues of Flame." 



BILLS NEXT WEEK 

^ (Continued from page 13.) 

GUS SUN GIBCniT 

BCFFAIX). N. T. 

Weloer Amaroa t 
Paallne«Sazon Co 
lima Bcaucaire Co 
U Steela Co 



Rnaalan Bcandala 
(One to fill) - 



COVINOTON, KV. 
Ukarty 

Wadsa Van A W 
(Ottaara to llll) 



2d half 
Bob Brown 
(Othera to fill) 
FBANKUN. FA. 
Orpheam 
tfi half 
Uayballa Pl>lini>a 
Ballardo I 
Eamaralda A Webb 

1IAS8IIXON, O. 

Uneela 

>d half 
TechoWa Cata 
Kohn A Deplnto 
(Che to nil) 

Oil CITT, FA. 
Camoo 

lat half 
Maybelle Philllpa 
Rallardo I 
Esmeralda A Webb 
ROCHESTBB, N. T. 

TleUrU 
nartram i Sax'ton 
Banquet Bona A D 
(One to ftll) 

UTTEBSTATE CmCtJIT 

At'SnN, TBX. 
Majeslle 

(13-15) 

(Same bill plara 

Oalveaton 16-11) 
Norman Telma 
Texaa 4 

Ned Norwortb Co 
Coyne A French 
Eddio Roas 
Chrlaale A Daley 

DAIXAB,^ TKX. 
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Nixon A Sana 
V A ID Stanton 
Burt A Roae Rev 
Vatoa A Caraon 
N Arnaut Broa 



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Majeatie 

Bee Jons 
Sargent A L,ewla 
Soow A Narlne 
Dixie Hamilton 
4 Camerona 
M Ford Rer 

HOUSTON, TKX. 

MaJesUe 

I.rf>ttle Atberton 
Quixy 4 
PAT Sabhil 
L.ana Travar'a Rey 
Kelly A DearlMirD 
Morgan A Koran 

UT. BOOB. ABK. 

MaJasUa 

Hong KoBg Co 
Perry A 'Wagner 
Snub Pollard 
Wearer Broa 
H Keaalar Co 
Id half 
Achillea 



Wllbor Mack A Co 
Lara Bennett Co 
Renderaon A Weber 
(Ona to ail) 

Id hajf 
Jo« St Onga > 
Liconard A Bamctt 
(Two to All) 

WABBKN, FA. 

Preaton A Taobal 
Chaa Moratl Ca 
The Oauthlana 
(One to All) 



Klllett A Latonr 
Muvdock A Mayo 
Hvahla Clark Co 
(One to nil) 

OKLAHOMA CITT 
Orphenna 

Amac ' . 

Margtt Hedgadoa 
Newell A Moat 
Barry A Lancaatcr 
Olaon A Jobnaon 

2d half 
Claude A Marlon 
Herman Timbers 
Rebellion 
(One to nil) 



8. ANTONIO, TEX. 
Malcatie 

Alexandera A B 
Weber A RIdnor 
Murray A Allen 
Creation* 
Marion Harria 
Reed A Termini 

Ti;i.MA, OK LA. 
Mnjeatle 

Claude A Marlon 
Herman Timberg 
Rebellion 

2d half 
Queenle Dunedin 
Sweeney A Stewart 
Hallen A Day 
Neal Abel 
Weatcrbolda W 8 

WICHITA r., KAN. 
HaJ«att« 

Dippy DIar A B 
BImpaon A Bean 
8nub Palljard 
Margit Hedyedoa 
Newell A Moat 
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MANAGERS, READ ! 

MR. FRANCIS RENAULT 

It affords me the grreatest of pleasure in notfying^ you that your appearance 
has been respopsible for breakfnjr all records for attendance and receipts 
since the opening of the house. I am j^ateful that I was fortunate in secur- 
ing your services as a headliner for our anniversary bill last week. 

(Signed) Ed. J. Weisfeldt, production aianager Wisconsin Theatre 

VARIETY 

l^rancis RenauVt, the ablest impersonator of feminine roles not excepting 
Eltinge. . . . • ^ 

' - * ' -•• . ". — Jack Lait 

STv LOUIS TIMES " 
Then there was Francis Renault, the "Slave of Fashion." If you like the 
Eltinge sort of thing, here is one who outsings the three thousand dollar a 
week headliner and wears even more gorgeous costumes. 

, — Albert C. Wegman, Dramatic Critic 

NOW PLAYING ' ' , 

THIS WEEK (APRIL S) 

PANTHEON, CHICAGO 

NEXT WEEK (APRIL 12) 

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EDW. W. MORSE, 803 Woods Theatre Bldg., Chicago^ 

PLAYING THE LARGEST 

CINEMA THEATRES IN THE MIDDLE WEST UNDER 

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MIRACLE 



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OF '^NDAL" QUESTIONS; 
ALL iOANTAUQUAS CAUED OFF 



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»uumcls of Dollars Spent on Elaborate Prepara- 
tions and Equipment — ^High Officials IpivoWed in 
Trouble as Chief CM>stacle ' 



Chlcaso, April 14. 
• Thwe wili h% no Kljintauquai thia 
^Miuon. After elaborate prepara- 
liona and the spending of thouMiniU 
•f doUara for equipment, the entire 

gantauqua thing has been called 
I. The chief trouble, the organ- 
laiUian reports. Is the number of 
Itfgher-up offlclals who have be- 
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bENTIHCATION 
^ FOR BOOZE 



Buying Drinks Now Like 
Getting Check Cashed 



Now that the restaurants of the 

Vimes Square section au^ taking 

D. A. Buckner seriously in bis antl- 

Uquor drive, a new system has been 

Installed In sfveral places which 

lists and identmes all would-be 

drinkers. 

This system first requires an In- 

uction to the place by someone 

lo the management. Then the 

nt's signature is taken, also 

addres .. He la made to identify 

lelf. When applying for a drink 

r, the waiter has him again sign 

name. That signature is com- 

y*<i with the one on file. If they 

■•respond and the manager okays 

t then the drink Is served. 

The price per drink in most res- 

Mrants U now 7» cents, with the 

*^ fee on in the cheaper cabareU. 



*w. R. T. Wflson's Fifth 
Ave. Home Night Club? 

'fom all of the signs and Vumora 
!«»• home of Mrs. R. T. WiUon at 
avenue and tSth street is to 
«e the Bmbassy Club, a title 
rted suggested by Mrs. Wilson. 
«ra. Wilson. It is said, will be 
• proprietress of the club with 
> •«perlenced restaurateur to ac- 
'wr operate It for her. 
"•gotlatlons for the opw^tor of 
» embassy, accoiyling to the story, 
"y resulted in the man selected 
Bivlng ir per ctnt. of the net 

_^e new club wi^l hold a dance 
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ShuberU' Muffed 

25th Anniversary 



Something must have dis- 
tracted the attention of the 
Bhuberts who had the oppor- 
tunity of a silver Jubilee last 
month but passed it up. The 
late Sam S. and L^ Shul>ert 
took over the Herald Square 
theatre March 28, 1900. J. J. 
Shubert later Joined the firm. 

With the Shuberts now con- 
trolling over a score of Broad- 
way theatres besides out of 
town houses, the 26th anni- 
versary could have tut««d 
into a publicity stunt, since It 
an Item of Interest. 



HEARST AND FALLON 



With the arrival daily expected 
in New Tork of WiUiam R. Hearst, 
there Is a rumor the publisher may 
be served with papers in the dam- 
age suit for a large amount brought 
by William J. Fallon, the lawyw. 

It Is said that Fallon will make 
several damage allegations mm to 
reputation, standing and credit 
through the campaign conducted 
against him by Hearst's New Tork 
"American." Fallott will charge 
that that campalta led np to his 
indictment. foUewed by his ao- 
quitUL 

ration, according to accounts, will 
uae the acquittal as the grounds for 
the allegations for persecution and 
libel. 

Hearst has been in California all 
winter. 



iiei['S IRISH DOSE 

U.S. 




RUK nECORD 



Marrel of Show Buginess May 
Take All Records — ^Tech- 
nically Forffinc Ahead of 
*'UghtiuB"* April 27— 
May 22 Actually Passing 
«'Lightnin*'' Run — Latter 
Show PUyed 153 Weeks 
on Broadway — "The Bat*' 
Ran 104 Weeks — <'Gold 
Diggers" 90 W^ks 



FOURTH YEAR, MAYBE 



"Abie's Irish Rose " will break the 
American run record May tt on 
which date tt will enter its fourth 
year on Broadway. May 22 "Able" 
will play its 1,292nd performance, 
breaking the record attained by 
"Llghtnin'.- 

"Abie" wiU .technically break 
(Continued ea pag« 14) 



EL FEY aUB mOB" 
Wni SHOW AT PAUCE 



Texas Gulnan and Her Mob from 
the ESI Fey Restaurant, will descTrlbe 
the debut 6C that aggregation in 
vaudeville next month, opening May 
4 to break in and appearing at the 
Palace, New Tork, week of May 11. 
The Palace wiU pay 13.000. it is 
said, weekly for the acL 

Besides Miss Ouinan, there will 
be the tenor now at the cabaret 
and its 10 chorus girls, besides the 
band of six pieces. The act will 
employ a restaurant set and about 



$45^ DRAWN BY GUDA GRAY 
HER SHARE OVER $H000 



Ml Records Smashed and in Holy Wedc at Metro- 
politan, Los Angeles — Prerious Record Held by 
''Hot Water*' Fifan at $42,000 



"Stage Door Jobmy"- 
No More 



"There is no such thing as 
a Stage-Door Johnny any 
more," quoth a chorus girl, 
who insisted the 8-D J. was a 
relic of the past. 

She amplified this by the In- 
formation that the flapper, 
whether in the big town or the 
hinterland, In an effort to out- 
smart her stage sisters, has set 
a pace that the choristers 
would never think of. essaying 
on their own. 

The "chaser " has long since 
passed up the stage door. He 
seems to find the cafes and 
particularly the stay-at-home 
parties more to bis liking. 



CimCS' BOX SCORE 



Variety's percentages standing of the criUcs of the New Tork 
dailies to April 11, will be found on page 17 of this Issue. 



15,000 FEUC OF FAUUKE 

"Eve's Leaves," the recent flop at 
Wallack's. New York, produced by 
Ray Collins and backed by John 
Cort. has been sold to the Pro- 
ducers' Distributing Corporation for 
pictures. 

The price paid is said to have 
been $5,000. 



20 supers will l>e engaged to sit 
at the tables, giving the turn as a 
reproduction from the restaurant. 

During May the Bl Fey Club 
(owned by Larry Fay) win be 
closed as punishment in the "pad- 
locked" proceedings for selling 
liquor. During the entire month the 
cabaret show will do Its stage work. 



Jackie Coogan Retiring? 



Los Angeles, April 14. 

JackJe Coogan is to retire from 
the screen as a Juvenile star until 
more matured. He is to be sent to 
school and aimed for a business ca- 
reer. 

It is understood that Jack Coo- 
gan, 8r., could not reach a suitable 
releasing arrangement for his boy's 
pictures nor for young Jackie to 
(Continued on page 11) 



. ■ Lo« Angeleai April 14. 

Reaching tiie phenomenal gross 
for Holy Week of |45,28S at the 
MetropoIiUn, Oilda Gray smashed 
all records for the house, if not . 
creating an unparalleled record for . 
all of the show business during the 
theatrical recognized slump week. 

Under the sharing arrangement 
made by Oil Boag tor his wife oa 
(Continued on page IS) J 



K.-A. ACTS FOR 
STANLEY HOUSE 



Stanley Theatre Pictures, 

Philadelphia, Can Play 

Keith Turns 



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Bonns' "Trackless Train' 

Pittsburgh. April 14. 

EMdle Bonns, chief of exploitation 
for Metro-Qoldwyn, gave Pittsburgh 
a real thrill when he piloted his 
"Trackless Train" Into the Smoky 
City last Tuesday. The "Trackless 
Train" is an automobile locomotive 
with Pullman car attached, and is 
an outdoor advertising stunt for 
M.-G. pictures. 

The Pullman portion of this bal- 
lyhoo has six berths, diner, kitchen- 
ette and all the comforts of a real 
train. It was started from Indian- 
apolis to New York, where it is des- 
tined to start a transcontinental 
trip to Los Anf^eles. 

The "Tracklefcs Train" stopped 
trafnc in Pittsburgh and the news- 
papers covered the event with plenty 
of space. 

Bonn Is responsible for the idea. 
While here he was the guest of LouIr 
K. Sidney, director of Ix>ew's Aldlne. 



Philadelphia, April 14. 

The Stanley will play the biggest 
of the Kelth-AIbee acts in future, 
an arrangement to this effect hav- 
ing been made with the K-A people, 
according to report. 

"TrinI" will appear at the Stan- 
ley two weeks after having appeared 
at Keith's, Philadelphia. The Ana- 
tol Frledland turn will also play th« 
house In the near future. 

The Stanley, a picture house, is 
said to have decided playing 
"names" fbllowing the success of 
(Continued on page II) 



MOUTH OHOAH EZPEBT 

Borrah Minnevitch, mouth organ 
specialist In "Puzzles of 1B2C," has 
effected his release from the revue 
a month before schedule. 

Minnevitch will accompany Vin- 
cent Lopez and his orchestra to 
London as a solo interlude with the 
band, which sails May S on the 
Leviathan. 

The Janis revue closes in June. 




•OWNS—IlNlfDRMS 



FOR EVESyeOOy WHO IS ANVBOOy 
OH nc SM6C OR SCKBL.EXCUISIVE • 
DCSI6NS ey lEMM Smi (3{EArOR8 

DROOKSmilSSaS 

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CABLE ADDRESS, VARIETY, LONDON 

2096-3199 Regent ' Wednesday, April 15, 



mUON DOLLAR SHOW SUNDAY 
FOR SANATORIUM AT SARANAC 



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Mammoth Bill of Entertiinme^t — Fint Big Movf)' for 
Establishment of Permanent Institution for ' i^t 
ing Professionals of All Creeds 



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Sunday nigbt (April 19). at the 
M&nlutttan Opem Houm, K«w 
Tortc, wlU iM held iMutt William 
Uorria clahna U a "million dollar 
rikoiri*' >ttfeirln«r to the Talae.dt'tiie 
ta!lcifi|t' that has ToIunte«red to ap- 
pear. I Mr. Morris aaya the Tolun- 
t«u« bare- been plentiful and of 
tlie bigb^st rank. 

Tl)^ . ben^t la the beKinnlner of 
the id>lTe to eatabllsh the North- 
wooda Sanatorium at Saranac Lake, 
N. t„ as a permanent institution, in 
Its enlai;!ged ft^m as eocteipplated, 
for , aUinx professionals at all 
creeds. ' 

Prospects for the success of the 
beneftt at the Manhattan are bright. 
AH o4 the ttoxes at |10« each hare 
been disposed eC The ' orchestra 
has been sealed at $10 and 97.S0. 
Anether source of Inemtae frill come 
from the program. 

Mr.- Morris, who is in general 
charge of the entertalalnent. Is also 
assootated with K. T. Albee in the 
' Theatrical Dtvklion -^f the Sana- 
torium, "With Mr. Albee president of 
that dlTlsion. The Northwoods 
Sanatorium In Saranac, the parent 
organization, has BldWln Mayer as 
president. ' 

In connection with the Manhattan 
beneAt will be a ladles auxiliary, 
of which Mrs. Morris Rosenthal is 
' chaftman, with Mrs. Bdw<a Mayer 
and Mrs. J. 'Newman eif the oom- 
mlttee. -» 

Need for Home Recoaniked 
The {>erpetuation of a home for 
tnb*retilar biTaUda^ at Saranac Is 
an objective the entire show' bual-, 
' aess appears to haTe' gotten behlnh. 
Its Worthiness fas so litr above ques- 
tion and its need so loh^ felt there 
has been a substantial response \o 
the apip^l foe funds. 

A'&^ge imm Is T^dlred to build 
and e^ulp the Saaatoritim for the' 
Bumtker df >ooms noiir' figured apoh, 
SO, which Will ^ free to show peo- 
' pie, who may remain as a giiest ef 
the home Until recovered. 

Among the speakers at the Man- 
iMttan Stinday evening, besides aa>> 
pearing in aa act. . Is Silvio flei^. 
Ili'e Compoto* and oflScer of the 
American Society of Authors, Cotn- 
poeers and Publishers. Mr. Qein 
but lately returned to Hew York 
after a lengthy vigil at Saranac, 
but recovered and with added 
weight of 4S pounds, besides tin- 
bounded enthusiasm for the home. 
Col. Walter Scott Is treasiii^et' of 
the fund and accepts eontT,ibutlons 
of any amount made out to hfs 
order. Col. Scott's address is 1493 
Broadway, New York City. 



JACKSON'S CONVERSION; 
TO HAKE HOBBY PAY 



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Wealthy Manufacturer Wants 
Box Office Results at 
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ARRIVALS 



* >>■•■■'■ Loridpn, April 4. 
With the reputation of being a 
whole hearted enthusiast for art, 
Barry Jackson, wealthy Blrminghain 
mianufacturer, is yet taking very " w 
chances. In fact, he has now come 
forward as an expert on how to 
make theatres pay. Of course, no 
bne blames him for making his 
hobby 'Into a business, but if money, 
making Is now his aim he must 
cease reproaching the public when 
it sho^s him no special favor. 

Barry" Jacksoii is ifa a pjost ad- 
vantageous position. Having a huge 
Income from the manufacturing f rm 
his famil}- controls, he is able to lay 
out money without feeling unduly 
nervous about the results. By taking 
the Court theatre for a year, he was 
able to get It at a rental of a 
trifle over ISOO a week, a quarter 
of the sum needed to lease a West 
Bind house. Nor was he called upon 
to pay high salaries stnoe his com- 
pany is engaged on the usual rep- 
ertory terms. 

These were the conditions under 
which he produced "^he Farmer's 
Wife." Today he boasts he kei t the 
rlay running for W weeki; at a low 
because of his confidence in It. Oth-' 
er managers, he seemii to Imply, 
should learn a lesson from this. 
Actually, however, there were only 
13 nnprofltable wB«ka, and the loss 
on each was such as a,wealtjhy man- 
ufacturer would hardly miss, how- 
ever, the "repertory" . company at 
the Court, which came before the 
pablic as a highbrow venture, is act- 
ing a play which will hold the long 
run record of the season when "^t 
Pays to Advertise" leaves the Aid - 
wych. 

Now Barry Jackson proposes to 
la-onch out at the Kingsway, a the- 
atre •"^niawhrt. simil" • to the "jurt, 
with Eden Phillpotts' "Devonshire 
Cream" and Cicely Hamilton's "The 
Human Touch." This time his com- 
pany, he says, "will be subjected to 
the urge to improve their financial 
prospects." But will the public l)e 
releasad from the urge to support 
artistic and non-commercial ven- 
tures? 

In other wordb, will Barry Jacks> n 
formally announce his conversion to 
the ways of the PhillsMnes? 



Apm 19 (from IJclndon) ISdgar 
Selwyn (Berengarta): 

April 14 (Lond6h t6 New Tiurk) 
Max Dreyfus, Irrlnig Caesar. Mal- 
vlna (Olympic). ' 



SAIIIHGB ' 

April J7 (New York for Niples) 
S. .fay Kaufman, David Burton, 
George fiacker (Patria). 

April 16 (New York to London) 
BHhel Leglnska, Lucille Oliver, Al- 
bert Coats and wife (Agnes O'Neill) 
Marion Forde (Berengaria). 

April IS (New York to Hamburg) 
Anna Case (Columbus). 

April 14 (London to New York) 
Mr. and Mrs. Srnest Glendinning 
(Ohld). 

April 9 (New York to Berlin) 
Harry Philadelphia and seal (Mount 
Ctoy). 

April t (London to New Tork) 
Harry Marlow (Olympic). 



BENASSI WALKS OUT 

Rome, .April 9. 

The Italian actor Benassl. form- 
erly Duse's leading man In Amer- 
ica, was booked to appear with 
irma Gramatlca. considered the 
best actress here since Duse's 
death, but the coupls having liad 
a tlif, Benossi quit and Is now 
"resting." 

The couple were scheduled for 
Pirandello's new theatre ^in the 
Odescalchl Palace, former home of 
the Plccoli marionettes which 
failed In New York but are now 
playing In Spain. 



"THE THIEP" REVIVED 

Paris, April 9. 

Henry Bernstein's "Le Voleur" 
(The Thief) has substituted for the 
same playwright's "Galerle des 
Glaces," which has been withdrawn 
at the Gymnase after a good run. 

Victor Francen. Jacques Baurmer, 
Mme. Sylvle and Andree Terroc are 
the present protagonists. 



A XeMsge from Shofe or Ship will guarantee a Boom at 

THE PICCADILLY 

.r^, ,; WHERE ALL THE SHOW FOLK STOP 

-li' .1 Cable AddreM: PIQUDILLO, LONDON 




FRANK VAN HOVEN 



In the last ten years this young 
man has topped bills all over Bng- 
land, , Ireland. Scotland, Wales, 
France, including a month at the 
Alhambra, Paris, and all over 
U. S. A., and la still going very blr. 
And we will say even bigger than 
big. Every year better and better. 

Lots of people ask this young 
man: 

"Say, Van, how long have you 
been advertising in Variety?" Well, 
to be exact, 17 years this coming 
September." 

Next week some bills /rom Eng- 
lish Halls and then after that a bill 
from the Alhambra, Paris. 

I wish I had some Gus Sun bills 
but they didn't use 'em in them 
there days. All the best. 

^RANKIE VAN HOVEN 

Edward 8. Kelfer and 1>oii Zeitiin 

New York London 



'WGHT CLUB QUEEN" 
ON STAND AGAIN 



Kate Merrick Relibased from 
Jail to AppOar-^WjIL Open 
P^ee in P^is Upon Release , 

X .i . tion<kin>> Ajorll tt r 

Kate Merrick, the "Night aub 
Qyeen," who is serving a sentence 
of six months, appeared In the cus- 
tody of two wardresses to give evi- 
dence In a ease- she was bringing 
in the Kings Bench Division against 
Walter Bertie, a contractor. She 
claimed $1,999, as the balance of 
$3,009 giveq Bfrtie to pay fineil aris- 
ing out of the conduct of heir clubs; 



"The 49" and "The Broadway." Tb©'> The Wellh la oAe of the? 



MAY RESTORE 
SADLERS 



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Public SiibscriptipQ ' 
$300,000 






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London, Aj^\ 
A movement Is on foot to rut 
Sadlers W«ll Theatre and U 
money is farthooming, it Is hoped I 
run it on the lines of "itie 
Vic," which in It* palmy days 4 
known as the Cob»rg. . 'tv,«! 



Same Play and Pictures 



Next week will witness an 
unusual situation in regard to 
a Broadway legitimate theatre 
.and a picture houqe which will 
both house the same attraction : 
slmaltuieously. Th^ Bayes the- ' 
atre will continue to have "My : 
Son" as the attraction and at 
the Strand will l>e the First ' 
National picturizatlon of the 
Play with Naslmova. The ptc- j 
turs Is an Edwin Care we pro- , 
ductlon. 

Last week at the tUalto "The ; 
ftlss In the Dark," a Famous 
,](>Iayers production was pre- 
sented. It was a screen play ; 
baaed on the Cyril Maude play, 1 
"Aren't We All," but the adap- j 
Uon so teUlly different that it ' 
does not conflict with the stage 
presentation returning to the 
Globe this weex. 

Within the past few months 
^•re have been numerous In- ' 
stances where scieeu versions : 
of certain current successes of 
the stage have been In readi- 
ness to come to Broadway, but 
have been compelled to remain 
out until the plays themselves 
had completed playing the sub- 
way time around New York. \ 
Notable Instances wece HThe : 
Swan" and "The Goose Hangs 
tligh," although In the case of 
the latter, the play was again 
brought back to Broadway In a 
legitimate house after the pic- 
ture had played. 



PARIS BOOKINGS 



defence wa4 that there were ou| 
standing bills in, respect to decora- 
tive work in : the said clubs, a 
cheQue for fTM was received, US'- 
conditionally, but did not come frota 
plaintiff's account, the money be- 
ing advanced in anticipation of his 
t>elng prosecuted in connection With 
the Broadway. Counsel for the 
plaintiff said hin client had come 
out of the prison ^QSi>itaL In her 
evidence she said she met Bertie 
when s^e was .Qonducting Bret^s 
Cliib. She had given him contracts 
for decora,ting "The 43" and "T^e 
Broadway" fpr tl.KOO. and |4>000. 
The "Queen'r alleged Bertie threat- 
ened her, taking out his watch and 
saying If she did not give him |X- 
850 in three minuted 'he would tell 
the police all he knew. Judgment 
was postpone*). 

On her release from prison Kate 
Merrick Intends to invade Paris and 
open :up a liarge establishment . to 
be known as ."Merrick's . Gaiety." 
The premises have been secured lOj 
the Rue Fontaine 



Paris, Aprn 1. 
Ratoucheff's Midgets, Just re- 
turned from New York, and who 
were a success here last season, 
are booked by Dufrenne and Var^a 
to repeat their act at the Ilmpire 
next month. 

Marthe Chenel, opera singer, en- 
gaged for the Empire. 

Orock, BOW at Geneva, Swltser- 
land. Is to be at the Palace In Octo- 
ber. 

Chris Richards at the Smpire, 
return engagement. 

Glna Palermo, now at Olympla, 
will head cast at the Ambassadeurs 
this summer with Christians and 
Marie Guy. Harry Pllcer may also 
Join this revue. 

Yvonne George Is to sing at the 
Olympla this month. 

SIgnoret, next season at the Thea- 
tre MloheL 

Edmee Favart and Jean Perler, 
lead In ' new oi>eretta at the 
Capucines. 

Armand Bernard, revue, at the 
Clgale next month. 

Andre Brule, sketch, at the 
Champs Elyseea 

Robert Qql^AAfid, pianist. C;hamps 
Biysees. 



DANCE FLOOR ON SPRINGS 



Kit Kat Club's Spsoe Largest 
London--Openi in May 



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, ' ■ London, April 4. 

The Kit Kat Club, located under 
the Capitol theatre Ia Haymarket, 
is due to open in May and will be 
under the same management as that 
which so successfully conducts the 
Piccadilly Hotel cabaret. It will be 
the only dance club in London built 
especially for that purpose and will 
therefore be minus' tna^y of the 
handicaps that tniar ^le complete 
service at the others. 

It is a spaciouiq hall decorated |n 
cream and gold, with blue and gold 
tapestry hangings, and the Ooor 
space, which will probably be the 
largest of any dance club to Lon- 
don, will be on springs. Stepping 
will commence in the aftfemoon aqd 
cotlnue until two a. m. 

As already anounced, Vincent 
Lopez and his band will supply tl^e 
music for the opening and the Ted 
Lewis band Is booked to come over 
In August. 



Votingr on **Siinday^ in 
N. Y. State Illegal 

Syracuse, N. Y., April 14, 

The submission of a referendum 
on the subject of Sunday moving 
ph^nreft to the Voters of Blnghanx- 
ton, N. Y., at the general election 
aext November, as proposed In the 
resolution passed by the common 
obund), Js Ulegali according to a 
ruling received today by th« Blng- 
hamton ."Press." fighting the move- 
ment, from Albert Otiinger, attor- 
B«y. general ofi the^ State «C Nkw 
•York. . •.:■>.-.• 

The City of Rome asked tor an 
opinlcm as to tha legality of sub- 
mitting to the voters at the general 
election In November, nn; of the 
question: "Shall moving plctWes 
be permitted in the Mty of Rome 
on the first day of the weekr* 

Attorney General Newton then 
ruled : 

"In the absence of any express 
statute authorising the submission 
of the question mentioned to the 
voters of the city of Rome, such 
submission ot the question Is Il- 
legal." 

The situation In Rome to IMl 
and that In Blnghamton to 1*25 Is 
alike. There has -been no change 
la the law to the Intervening years. 

The law places the responsibility 
for a decision fqr qr agatost Sun- 
day movteg pictures on the alder 
men. ' '■ ', y\- . 



famous houses. In. London anj 
to rank with, fHA brury aad 
Theatre Royal, Haymarket. 
origlnaDy a wooden building ei 
by Sadler, but in 17(5 was r«p] 
by a stone bufldliigs. Thla bifildia 
was again replaced by the 
structure, opened by Mrs. BatiM 
In 1879. '" ' ' 3^. 

Fan^ciMS in '44-'62 
^e house was at Its zenttls^M 
tween "1844-'«2, when It 
famous for $bakei9)earian pri 
Xions under tl^V'-'managemsnti 
Samuel Ph^l|)si Previous 't6 lli 
the .^pwn Gri^aldl has attracts 
a:b London. TM fact that the 




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Maud Allen's Mstinees 

Pari«,r April a. 
Aaalated by a trio of dancers. 
Maud Allen will commerce a series 
of BaatlneMafthe Theatre EMouard 
Vn, Aprtl^M; ,. ,,. . 



River, which sopplies greater lJ» 
doq' with water,: rUns beneatiifii 
stage and pit mads it popuki^ ia 
"real water" shews. ' 

Tbe Wells passed out of pcirailr 
Ity as a legitimate theatre and 
came a music hall under var! 
managements. 

It then became a unit in A 
MacNaghten Circuit When ^ 
combine ceas^ operating It vfN 
over to 'pictures," but soon becu 
dark. A few years ago Brnes| BJl 1 
a member of tbe Darewskl famlli 
planned to restore the place to I 
old glory and started workc 
money only ^sted sufficiently' 
to enable him to utterly ruin 
had once been a, ^cturesque bi 
Ing- B<ver slnc^ (b»j.old house 
stood as an eyefore on the 
road betiweea the- West Bnd 
Islington, useless only as a Ull poitl .' 
top location dor more succesaA , 
shows. <''^' ■.-■', 

New Cornmittse ^ 

- ^Tl)e cMmnl^ee of tlie newscbtli ;,,; 
Is beMcA hy thV'Duke of I^"^ ' iL 
shire. Other me^l^s are the |§i t J 
of Balfour, the Earl of Oxford si <,.; 
Asqulth, Wliwton CburchlU, h I vi 
Thomas, Arthur: Beurchier, Ow^I i| 
Chesterton, John Galsworthy Ml r^^ 
Sy1>U Thorndike. The bouse m ^ .. 
site can be bought for $70,000. tf^.i] 
the cost of its reiMLirs is estl: 
at $225,000. It Is therefore desi: 
to raise the sum of $300,000 
pnbllo ' subscription. - Woriringii ( 
rangements will be made witli 
OW V4o by which drama and < 
will be played' at" the two tt 
week by week;- « 




Another version of the 
EMstblevskl. adepted by 



DOSTOIEVBKFB "IBIOT*^ 

Phrls, April' 
woi#j 
J.l 

Blenstock and: NOklere under' 
tHle of "Lldleti" Is being moil 
tqr Ida RublBSteln at the Va 
viUe for a fortsight. 
■■ Tfa0 presentation of the R« 
authar's work Is attracting tot 
and Mme. Rubinstein, of course, 
the lead. 



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"Romaaee" Resuming 

, : Paris, Aprfl 
The French version of Sh« 
"Romance," played succesefuUyl 
year at the Athenee and wlthdr 
for the summer. Is being revived] 
the Renaissance, with L. Rozenli 
Roger .Galllard and Madeleine 



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FOREIGN 



VARIETY 



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LONDON 



ijanAem, AprQ 4. 
OompanlM from proTtaotel o«i- 
I^W bav« tr«<ia«nUr •vP«u«d for a 
g^naea la Iiondoa, but apMlal Im- 
I mtUbm atUchM to U* rlatt oC tta« 
QtSati. Pl&yan who aro sItIdc "A 
CtWt^y of Cloo' *°^ BvU." by 
mobard Hufffaas, at tha Ambauador, 
^^^19 "AnyhooM" andad. 

j%m company, praaantad by I>aalal 
y.jMT under tbo diraotlon of J. B. 
y^igaa. tuui bad aa «Koltln> tlma at 
Oxfitrd. owinc to tha aotaconlam of 
A Tioo-ohanoallor of tha Univorsity. 
It has, bowevar, ivcooadad in pro- 
Vidins audienoM of undergrad- 
^tM with all they require In the 
^itif at modern blrhbrow drama, be- 
jtdee the classics of the past 



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"I At the end of the run of Princess 
. .aibesco'a "Painted Swan," Norman 
"^usDermott will inresent a new play 
'"by Sutton Vane, author of "Out- 
>'««atd Bound," at the Everyman. 

Vbe title will be "Overture" and the 

^ry will once mora be concerned 

With life after death. 
jMana Hamilton, the author's wifa 

■lain plays lead. 

/ Seymour Hiclpi is on his way back 
.from Australia. Nothlngr Is being 
said At present about his appolnt- 
'aMBt to Basil Dean's vacant place 
it Drury Lane. Apparently, I^eks 
V Is BuUring his own arrangements for 
. It-appearing in town. 

'" Smest Vajda, now In London, is 
•' aueh sought after. The newspa- 

psn pay him compliments and he 

aays the theatres oompUments. 
''"Grounds for Divorce" is better 
' >lsyed at the St James', he de- 

elares, than anywhere. His "Harem" 
i|s te be produced over here shortly. 

There is some talk of a Kugene 
(yNell season at one of the smaller 
theatrea It depends on whether 
"Desire Under the Kims" can pass 

, ths censor. By starting off with a 
Aensatlon. it is hoped to %ttract the 

' notloe of the general public to 

^^HTNeiL 



Somerset Maugham has returned 
m a six months' sojourn in Cen- 
America. Mr. Maugham's next 
tic offering will be a tragic 
the action of which takes 
la the Malay SUtes. It will 
ealled "The Letter" and Is to 
Margaret Bannerman. It will 
seen here next autumn. 




Leddle Cliff and Phynis Monk- 
feuui are starting management on 
own. They will commence 
a musical. "Dear Uttle Bitlle," 
win tour for about four 
tha, oomraencing in April, and 
itually coma to London. 



li not only legttlmata that Is 
from the musical oomedy 




boom. "Tha Dollar PrtnoeMk" at 
Daly's, slMwa signs of losing grip. It 
will be replaced by "Cleopatra." with 
musio by Oscar Strauss. 

News has baea received here that 
Lucille Laverne sails from New York 
April 18 with the all-Americaa com- 
pany of "Sun Up." The play will be 
presented in London by A. Qreville 
CoUlas. 



The Reandeaa management re- 
cently held a play competition with 
promise of production for the t>est 
play. The choice fell upon "The 
Nature of the SYidence," by Howard 
Peacey. 

Instead of producing it them- 
selves, the Reandean people have 
given the work to a school o( acting 
(The Royal Academy of Dramatic 
Art), where it will be done by the 
pupils at the Academy Theatra 

Paarcy Is also author of "Magic 
Hours," a play issued in Benn's 
series of "British Contemporary 
Dramatists." 



The Old Vic in Waterloo road la 
to lose its producer. Robert Atkins 
resigns after five years' service, 
during which time all tha plays of 
Shakespeare have been staged. At- 
kins' Intention is to produce for 
himself, and his first play selection 
Is by Israel ZangwilL 



A tablet has been unveiled to the 
late Sir Henry Irving, actor, in 
Sunderland, the town where he 
made hia debut on the stage In ISSC. 
The ceremony was presided over by 
his disciple. Sir John Martin- 
Harvey. 



Bransby Williams is back from the 
colonies. His new act, to t>e shown 
at the Coliseum, includes Hamlet 
impersonations. In which he gives 
Imitations of Irving, Wilson Barrett 
Tree and Forbes- Robertson. 

Williams flrst began in variety 
with imitations before launching 
out into Dickens Impressions and 
melodrama. 



Ben Oreet is to play Shakespeare 
in Paris for a month's season at the 
Albert Premier theatre. 

School authorities there are mak- 
ing It an educational matter, and 
Greet has received the news that for 
several days the theatre has been 
sold out for parties of pupils from 
tne Sorbonne and other Institutions. 

On his return from Paris, Oreet 
will run the Bard at the Chelsea Pal- 
ace for the Shakespeare festival 
week. This, following the Macdona 
Players in Bernard Shaw, looks like 
placing the Chelsea house on the 
theatrical map. 



The Jewish Drama League has 
come Into being, and Israel 2SangwiIl 
is the flrst president thereof. A per- 
formance In English Is being ar- 
ranged of Lesslng's "Nathan the 
Wise," whldi Is the flrst time the old 
masterpiece has been done -In 
London. 



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Day & Hunter 
Incorporate; Cdebrate 

I^oadoa, April 14. 

Dar * Hoatar. I^d., ma- 

(pabBaham) aalebrated their 

paratloa mm a prhrata stock 

^%Mipaay Arm at a dinner held at 

w» Vkaacatis reafauraat at which 

ikse a score of employees were al- 

Wtsd stock la Oia organisation. 

^Ihe firm haa beaa tat existence 

^— rty M yearn with the managing 

^vectors and majority stockholders 

R— David Day (founder of the 

f •*») »nd rrederlek Day, the so». 

*2^ ■A^*>*«tt general manager, and 

■•g Low, professional manager, 

i lUJ *^® **••" •PPO*"'^ director*. 

, iJr* **«»»>« was attended by many 

prominent artists, lyriclsU and 

••mposers. 



Restaurant Manager Diee 
f, London. April 14. 

can Ciocca. manager of Hotel 
^^^restaurant and Internationally 

n as "Charles," died suddenly 
7. 



\ "Sianal" at Strand In May 

,„^ London, April 14. 

r a«- TT* ^'^"'*'" wll' succeed "The 
J|« Urchin" at the Strand eariy In 



j^ '*•«'»•'•«*• and Stroeva Liked 

C^fn. 1 T> Paris, April 14. 

fc.Ti "''•hardi and Dora Stroeva 
' rti^ ■"'^cesflful openings at the Em- 
f- Plre last Friday. 



Teiui. •'Sunday Opening^ 
Bin Vetoed by C^vemor 

Memphis, April 14. 

A totally surprising aetloa was 
the veto by Gtovernor Peay of the 
measure passed by both Senate and 
House permitting Sunday theatre 
opening by local option on election. 

It had been conceded the Qot- 
emor would sign the bill, through 
political afllllations and his own Oe- 
alre to achieve the chair at Wash- 
ington of the U. S. Senator from 
Tennessee. 

Strong opposition marked the 
progress of the measure through 
the Legislature. It had passed the 
Senate several days before Its pas- 
sage was discovered and then 
slipped through the House Tuesday 
last 

Its veto Is a distinct disappoint- 
ment, leaving Memphis a six-day 
and probably unprofitable theatrical 
town. 



Jewish Guild Meeting 

A meeting next Spnday (April 
1») at 8:16 p. m. at the Bijou the- 
atre. West 46th street, will be held 
by the Jewish Theatrical Guild. 

Tt will be in the nature of a bon 
voyage to its president, William 
Morris, who is sailing the follow- 
ing Wednesday for Europe. 

Sunday the principal speaker will 
be E. F. Albee. 



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London Takes American 
Sister Acts Seriously 



ItoadoB, April 4. 

liOBdonara are generally Ca- 
mlllar with all Items but one 
of tha New Tork versloa of 
"Chariot's RevusT at the 
Prince of Wales'. 

The exception was the bril- 
liant travesty by Beaatrloa 
Llllla and Gertrude Lawrence 
of an American sister act This 
had a surprising reception on 
the opening night Though 
loudly applauded at the close. 
It was listened to In complete 
silence. When one member of) 
the audience laughed he was 
hushed br everybody around 
him. ' 

London accepts this Broad- 
way medley as an act of se- 
rious musical Interest which 
only shows what sort of im- 
pression has been made by the 
American sister teams who 
have come over here. 



VERSATILE PROGRAM 



English Players in Modern Plays at 
Femina 



Paris, AprU 14. 

Stirling's English Players have 
taken the Theatre Femina for three 
weeks in August at which time 
they will present modern plays. 

Immediately following this the 
Players will present a fortnight of 
Shakesperean reperiolre at the spe- 
cial playhouse erected for the Dec- 
orative Arts Exposition. 



Joe Lee's Dress Clothes 

London. April 14. 
Joe Lee, press representative for 
Tom Mix on the latter's European 
tour, arrived at \^'aterloo station 
two hours ahead of the Mix party 
in order to dress for the even<ng 
tcstivitles. 

Mix. bis family and party re- 
mained over in Soutiiampton for a 
reception by be Mayor and then 
came on to London by special train- 
Lee, following his arrival, imms- 
dlately donned dress clothes and 
top hat Before five o'clock he was 
parading the Strand followed l>y 
2,000 children. 



''BAlCBOUUi'' MAT MOVE 

London, AprU 14. 

Negotiations are on to have "The 
Bamboula" move to the Lyric from 
His Majesty's for the purpose of fol- 
towlng "The Street Singer." 

The change in houses would mean 
a lessening of capacity for the mu- 
sIcaL 



YEBSION OF SHAW'S "JOAH" 
Paris, AprU 14. 
The Theatre Arts will produce a 
French version of Bernard Shaw's 
"Joan D'Arc" the end of this month. 
LudmllU Pitoeff win play the 
title role. 



MA£LOW COMES ACE06S 
London, April 14. 
Harry Marlow. organlalag aecra- 
tary of the Y. A. V.. sailed «• tha 
"Olympic" April I to remain In New 
York eight days as the guest of B. T. 
Albee. 



BAD FEOFAOAHDA FLAT 
London. April 14. 
"Tetta Polowski" terminated a 
nine days' career at the Fortune 
April 11. The play was oat and out 
propaganda for Zionism, badly acted 
and never had a chance. 



CAFITOL, COHTINUOUS FOUCT 
London, AprU 14. 
The Capitol, London's leading fllm 
theatre, which has been running 
about $1,000 behind weekly, definitely 
went over to a continuous perform- 
ance policy this week. 



"FIRST TEAR" Df LONDON 

London, April 14. 
"The First Year" In listed for an 
early showing here with Tom Doug- 
las probably playing Frank Craven's 
role. 



UnSINCABARn 



London, April lA 
Tha Plooadilly cabaret's new 
show, opening last night scored 
magnlflcently, with Marion and 
Marlines Randall scoring very big 
and the Mound City Blowers a riot. 
The Blowers opened at the Strat- 
ford Empire earlier in the evening 
and did only fairly, but will prob- 
ably do better after a reconstruction 
of routine which would differ from 
that being offered in the West End. 



''AMOURS DEUCES'' FAIR 



New French Comedy of Jealousy 
Opens at Caumartin 



Paris, AprU 14. 

Rene Rocher. directing the little 
Theatre Caumartin, presented 
"Amours Dellces." a comedy by 
Oeorges Dolley and Albert Jean, 
last week to an Intermediate recep- 
tion. 

The script relates of a girl who« 
instigates jealousy and 'thereby 
wins a husband. The cast com- 
prises ' Alcover, Debucourt Fabre 
and the Mesdames Slmone, Dulac, 
Lucette, Julien and Mary Hett 

"CYRANO" AS OPERETTA 



Opens in Marseillee, But Is No in- 
fringement Upon Play 



Marseille's. April 14. 

An operetta entitled "Cjrrano de 
Bergerac," by 0«rl<.i Nig«l. has been 
created at the Theatre des Va'-leteo 
here 

It deals with the French soldier 
poet of the middle ages, but in no 
way copies the pUy of Edmond Ros- 
tand. 



"BOSE-MABIE" LONDON BIZ. 

London. April 14. 

"Rose- Marie," at the Drury Lane 
celebrated the termination of Lent 
by playing to |7,$70 In two shows 
yesterday. This breaks aU previous 
one-day legitimate gross records for 
England. 

The Hammersteln operetta Is 
playing to around $30,004 weekly 
with eight performances. 



V. A. F. Guarantee Salaries 
^or Touring Combinations 

London. April 14. 
The Variety Organizers' Federa- 
tion wiU inaugurate commonwealth 
touring combinations May 1, for 
which the V. A. F. has voted $6,000 
to guarantee salaries. 



"NANETTE" FATDTO AGENCIES 

, London, AprU 14. 

"No, No, Nanette's" Ubrary sale of 
$250,000 Is somewhat explained by 
the show paying the ticket agencies 
7M per cent for selling the bulk of 
the seats. 

The arrangement is that of a slid- 
ing scale with the house whereby the 
profits beoome less as the business 
increai 



MALCOLM CHEBBT DIES 

London. AprU 14. 
Malcolm Cherry, actor and dra- 
matic author, died here yesterday at 
the age of 44. 



Drop Chaplin Negotiations 

Paris, April 14. 
Negotiations to . secure Chariif 
CbapHa for vaudeville here have 
been suspiinded. 



INDEX 

Of Papee In Tliis leaua 
Mlseellaneoua .••••».•••.. i 
foreign ■....• •• ••«v*«»« Z-S 

Vaudeville 4-t 

Burieaque IB 

Legitimate 17-2S 

Legitimate Reviews M-2S 

Sports 14 

Pictures 26-86 

Picture Reviews S9-86 

Preeentstions St 

Film House Raviawa ....tS-S4 

Musio S7-41 

Radio 87-3S 

Disk Rsviews 40 

Editorials 16 

Little Theatree 20 

Cabaret 41 

Stocks 20 

Times Squars 9 

News of the Dailies. 46 

Opers snd Concert 21 

Outdoors 43-44 

Inside Stuff — Vsudeville .. 8 

- " —Pictures 3? 

" " —Music 39 

Obituary .. 44 

Correspondence 46 

Letter List 4S 

Vsudeville Reviews 10-11 

BurlesqtM Routes IB 

BJIIt Next Week ...12-18 



(XRMANAaORS 

HISS FOREIGN 

ACTS 



I. A. L. Claque Present at 

Monthly Openings — 

Manager Protests 



London, April 4. 

Frank Orih and Ann Codec re- 
turned to London this week from 
Berlin after a month's engagement 
at the Winter Garden there. They 
had stiMled their act sufficiently to 
enable them to speak a polyglot 
German which proved very funny 
and made a sensational success. 

They also claim they were well 
treated by the public and the man- 
agement, but met with some antag- 
onism on the pari of the native per- 
formera It seems ths German 
artists object to the importation of 
foreign acta, claiming it Is depriv- 
ing natives of employment. They 
went so far aa to secure an enact- 
ment that all variety theatres can 
employ not more than 40 per cent 
of foreign talent This would not 
be so bad were It not for the fact 
that on the flrst of each month, 
which Is the time when new pro- 
grams are presented, a score or 
more of the unemployed members 
of the L A. L. purchase admission 
tickets, stand lb the rear of the 
auditorium and hiss the foreign 
acts. f 

Schmidt's Protsst 

W. Schmidt, manager of the Win- 
ter Garden, has presented the argu- 
ment to the L A. Lk that Oerman 
artists are accorded a welcome In 
the United States, Bnfland and 
France and foreigners should be 
similarly received in Germany. Ke 
further advanced the argument it 
was necessary for him to have a 
number of importations to secure a 
sufficiently novel and varied pro- 
gram in order to draw busineas, and 
it was impossible for' him to con- 
fine his bill to acrobats, which com- 
prises the majority of the native 
talent. 

The reply to this was that Oer- 
man artists n^re walking about un- 
employed and it was his duty to 
consider his countrymen flrst and 
last; that America was a big coun- 
try that could afford to assimilate 
unlimited Oerman talent, and even 
England and France were in a sim- 
ilar category, though on a smaller 
scala In other words, the much 
vaunted "exchange" of acts was to 
be altogether one-sided. 

Immediately an act arrives In 
Germany it is waited upon by offi- 
cials of the I. A. L. asking them to 
Join their organisation, irrespective 
of the fact they are memlwra of 
the N. V. A or ▼. A. F., and as such, 
supposed to be entitled to all the 
protection of the I. A. L., as Is the 
case If tha situation were reversed 



Two London Openings 

London, April 14. 

"Overture," authored by Sutton 
Vsna who wro^e "Outward Bound." 
opened at the Everyman, Saturday. 

This latest of Vane's pieces Is a 
palpable straining for aitother origi- 
nal effect such ss "Outward Bound" 
offered, but la unlikely ot, attaining 
success. 

The revival of "Kismet" at the 
Oxford waa greeted by but half a 
housa 

The preas regarded the piece as 
old-fashioned and dimmed by the 
more recent spectacular production 
of "Chu Chin Chow." "Mecca." etc. 



OUITRT-BBULE SKETCHES 

Paris, AprU 14. 

Sacha Oultir hss been engaged 
to produce and appear la a sketch 
at the Empire during the month of 
June. The Oultry stay will be lim- 
ited to two weeks. 

Andre Brule has also been signed 
for a sketch at this house, and wIlL 
too, remain a fortnight preceding 
the Oultry sojourn. 



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TWO ACIS HGHT 

INNEWORLE*NS 

OVER TALK" 

Jan Rubini Reported Vic- 
tor Over Eddie Furman, 
Whose Partner Helps 



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New Orleana, April 14. 

Jan Rubini waa declared the vic-^ 
tor in a flat flstat occurring wiUt 
Bddla Furman her* laat wetfc It 
was the outcome of a feud between 
Rubini and Diane and Furman a«d 
Evans, two mixed teams, who have 
been playing on the same Keith- 
Albee booked southern Mils for the 
IMtst four weeks. They have two 
more weeks to go on intact shows 
and anything may happen before 
they finally are bill -separated. 

It is alleged that Evans and Miss 
Furman were quite free in com- 
menting upon Rubini and Miss 
Diane and their feminine pianist. 

When Rubini could stand it no 
longer, he sailed into Ftuman, get- 
ting the best of the bout, although 
Miss Evans is reported to have 
stood by her partner to the extent 
of scratching Rublni's face. That 
did not seemingly disti'ess the 
diminutive violinist, who kept to 
bis task of pummeling Furman. 



Pres. Coolidge Watches 
Entire Performance 

Washington, April 14. 

History was written last Thursday 
night of last week, at least for the 
present administration, for President 
'^ooUdge went to Keith's for the first 
time since he entered the White 
House — and of his own volition. 
When word came from the White 
House to Roland Robbtns, manager, 
that the President, Mrs. Coolldge 
and Senator Butler of Massachu- 
setts were to attend the theatre the 
old thrill of the almost weekly visits 
of Woodrow Wilson during his ad- 
ministration as well as during thq 
years he was an invalid at the S 
street residence, permeated the 
theatre staff. 

During the performance the word 
spread quickly ttlat the President 
was at Keiths. When the party left 
much the same sort of a crowd al- 
ways there for Mr. Wilson to emerge 
from the theatre waited for a glimpse 
of President Coolldge. Mr. Kobbins 
placed the party In the same box, 
draped with flags. 

The CooUdges recently attended 
two performances of the Washington 
Opera Company, but left after the 
first act; they also fal'.ed to remain 
throughout the performance when 
Uoxle ai His Gang were here under 
the auspices of the NatHnal Press 
Club, but last night the party stuck 
to the finish, the last shot of the 
news weekly, which closes the 
show, being on the screen before a 
move was made to leave . 

It was noted that Mrs. Cuolidge 
did most of the applauding — "Si- 
lent Cal" still applying to the Pres- 
ident — but at that a smile crossed 
his features occasionally — and that 
helped some! 



Helen Savage Arrested on 
Stolen Property Charge 

Chicago, April 14. 
Helen Savjge, formerly Howard 
and Helen Savage, shooting act, 
was arrested last week while en- 
tertaining in a south side cafe, 
charged with being Implicated In 
receiving and di.spoaing of stolen 
property. 

■ Wrist watch, bracelets, rings and 
«ther pieces of Jewelry worn by her 
At the time of the arrest was later 
identified as part of the haul re- 
cently executed by a trio of ban- 
dits. Miss Sava^re is being held 
pending further investigation. 



6:30 A. M. Rehearsal Race 
For "Pal of Cradle Days" 

A race for rehearsal checks be- 
tween Jack Sidney and Healy and 
Cross Monday morning of this 
week w:i8 won by the team. Their 
valet arrived at the Fifth Ave. at 
6:80 in the morning, beating Sid- 
ney by one half hour. 

Both use 'Pal of My Cradle 
Days." a Feist song. 



Slight Error in X-Word Puzzle: $160 
Ad Costing Variety, GroM, $491.04 

Editor. Variety: ..,■,',,. 

Don't you think It'a tough enough to be No. II In the list of IS 
first prUe Crossword Puxsle Winners— (your Issue of April 8th)— 
without being dubbed-— to your editorial of aame Imuo— «» "»n- 
noyanoe"? 

You aay: "Any subscribers yon get that way"— (through prise 
coil teat) -'-"are not aubscribers— they are annoyancea." 

Please don't call me an "annoyance." Variotyl You don't know 
bow much I owe you (I am fully paid up to August) ; I have learned 
words and phrases from you that were never in any crossword 
puxxle! , . 

And Usten, Variety! What's the nuttter with your arithmetic T 
I know you haven't a dictionary— you have confessed that freely 
to the world — but haven't you even a small-time multiplication 
table? 

You claim right in print that 13 two two-year subscriptions total 
• 1196 in cash value. My come-back U that at $7 a year— and Variety 
is cheap at twice the price— the disaster sums up as |3<<4! 

According to my mathematics — and I.'m not so good, either — 
Variety must pay a gross of $389 for Senator Murphy's ad of |160! 

You don't want an efficiency taan. Variety, You want a private 
tut#r. 

'» A-i. Yours for two two-years, 

Charles O. Btetcart. 

46 Whitestone aVenue, Flushing, L. I., April 9. 



As the writer of the editorial the Janitor of the building also con- 
fesses he's a very poor mathematician, having only had a business 
college course to start with. 

With Mr. Stewart's letter as the basis and upon a fresh start, the 
janitor discovered he had likewise forgotten to include postage, that 
being a necessary punishment for puzzle contest givers. It is al- 
leged for the error in computation of |231 at Variety's own total of 
Its fatality that the flgurer didn't include the No. 3'8 of the two- 
twos, but the verified gross, as given by Mr. Stewart of the 
catastrophe would have made the editorial much sadder had it been 
known. 

However, Variety would like to call attention to the notorious 
fact that this week it has nicked Senator Murphy again — and this 
time for a page advertisement — also cash and With no responsibility 
attached. 

Senator Murphy came into the office last week chuckling all over 
about the "big free ad" he had gotten in that issue. 

We like 'em when they are laughing. . 

Inadvertently the Senator displayed a letter he had received tell- 
ing him how "clean" he is. 

Then we "cleaned" him. 

You can see the result in the advertising aection. 

Leaving the score to date: _> <■ ■ , 

Variety $491.04 

' '' Senator Murphy— 

Vx page $160.00 

, • 1 page 300.00 

$460.00 



Balajnce bound to come $31.04 



"KID ACr' MOTHER 



Rose 



Wilton's Son Was 
Weeks Ago 



Bom Six 



Boae wnton, of the Wlltoa ■!■- 
ters. who did a "kid act," 1* the 
mother of a son born about etx 
weeks ago. The arriral has been 
kept a secret by the mother, al- 
though the act has been laying off 
for some time in anticipation of the 
event. 

Miss Wilton married a non-pro- 
fessional, the marriage also having 
been withheld until recently. 



Sues Manufacturing Firm 
And Magazine for $10,000 

Helen Bby Rock, with Haley and 
Rock, at Keith's palace. New York, 
this week, started suit for $10,000 
damages for the alleged unauthor- 
ised use of her likeness for adv«>rT 
tising purposes by the Cellucotton 
Products Co., and the Pictorial Re- 
view Corp. 

Miss Rock alleges, through Ben- 
edict A. Leerburger, that a pen and 
ink sketch of her likeness was made 
for use in the Cellucotton Corp. ad- 
vertisement in the "Pictorial Re- 
view." 

The first named defendant mar- 
ket a sanitary product for women, 
and Misa Rock alleges this has 
caused her great mental anguish. 



Five Metropolitan Houses 
For N. V. A. Fund May 3 

The benefit performances for the 
National VaudeviUo Artists Sick 
and Benefit Fund will be staged In 
five different houses this year. The 
shows will bo staged May 8 at the 
Metropolitan Opera House, HipiSo- 
drome, Manhattan Opera House, New 
Amsterdam and Knickerbocker. 

Benefit performances will also be 
given in Chicago, Los Angeles and 
other cities. 



BEREZNIAK DENIES 
N. V. A. RESIGNA] 

Resignation Reported Ri^] 
quest by Secy. N. V. A.-^ 



Prosecuted Quartet 



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GITZ EICE WITH ROXY'S GANG 

Lieut. Gltz Rice, composer, haa 
Joined Roxy's Gang at the Capitol 
theatre. 



Fleeson-Greenway Doubling Abroad 
Shortly Neville Fleeson and Ann 
Greenway will leave for London to 
present their act at- the Victoria- 
Palace, also to double at the Kit- 
Cat cabaret in the same city. 



ACTS FBOM BUBLESaUE 

Burlesque comedians continue to 
enter vaudeville following closing of 
the season. I. B. Hamp of "Step 
This Way" (Columbia) will do a 
comedy talking turn with Charles 
Raymond and Collins and Pillard of 
"Hollywood FolUes" will be in a 
comedy sketch. 

Alf Wilton is handling both 
turns. 



VETS DT KIWANIB CLUB SHOW 

Newark, N. J.. April 14. 

Last year the Kiwanis Club put 
on a minstrel show for a night, and 
as the city survived it, they're 
going to give double punishment by 
doing their bit twc nights. May 1-2, 
on Proctor's Roof. As usual with 
these affairs, they are calling in 
professional help and the Phono- 
graph City Trio will appear with 
Lou Noll, of the Trio, as coach; 
Jim Whalen, Interlocutor, and Char- 
lie Kenny, soloist. 

John Philips will sing, and the 
Stevens Trio, retired acrobats, will 
do their stuff. 

Another veteran. Jim McKechnie. 
formerly of burlesque, wUl reappear 
as end man. 




.»•. \ 




Chicago, April It " 

Leon Berexniak. attorney, int«w 
viewed by a Variety reporter, 4«. 
nled he had been req\]ested to re^ 
sign from the National Vaudev||| 
Artista. It to la contradiction % 
declarations by N. V. A. offlclala' 

The resignation of Bereznlak )■ 
said to have been asked by Hediy 
Chesterfield over the telephony 
the occasion of Mr. Chesterfle] 
recent, visit to ^>icago. CheRter<i|Hl: 
is reported to have asked Mr *"" 
^xniak to visit him at the 
N- V. A. clubrooms. Bereznlak 
reported to havis responded that'l|< 
he (Chesterfield) wished to see 
he knew where to find him at 
law office. 

Chesterfield was in court wl 
Berezniak's law clerk prosecuted 
attachment jult ugalnst the F< 
of Us, a male quartet. It was \ 
regard to Berexni&k's methods 
prosecuting this act that Chesi 
field is said to have wished to 
terview him. The Four of Us 
alleged to have complained to 
N, V. A. being "tied up" at 
Llncoli:, Englewood, and elsewhsN;^ 
The present membership of the '" 
includes but one of the original f( 
against whom the attachment 
made. The new members were 
luctant to discharge debts oi^] 
standing against the act, but ultl«' 
mately coi.ipromised and settled. 

Be.ezniak has been a member 
the N. V. A. since its inception 
has generally been recognized as 
attorney for the organization so 
as Chicago is concerned. 

Bereznick's Record 

Investigation reveals Bereznlak 
h.as been cited before the Chlcafi' 
Bar Association a number of timfft 
The citations were through his vlf* 
lations of th professional ethics iC 
the Bar Association. In an opinlpl 
filed April 21, 1»20 (lUinois I|i<^ 
ports 299) the ruling judge decIaM 
Berezniak's publicity methods oMH 
stltuted "Undignified conduct." 
ezniak agreed to aco^t the dec! 
of the court and the Judge did 
feel that the severe punishment eC 
suspension or disbarment was war* 
rai^ted. 

Bereznlak waa born In Russia^ 
187S and graduated from the Im 
perlal University of Petrograd ,|B 
1892, coming to the United Stat«t 
an a special representative of. v|k» 
rious Russian newspapers at th* 
time of the World's Fair. He wa* 
admitted to practice In Indiana !• 
1907 and licensed In Illinois Dec. Ilk 

Bhortly thereafter he began if 
soUcit theatrical clientele. In 1*^1 
he published a ^'ary and dally ro 
book, following It In 1917 with 
more elaborate edition containl: 
his picture and labeled "The Bere*< 
niak Diary." 

In an explanatory note the la' 
yer said: 

"I wish actor clients. I know 
can serve them more Intelligent^^ 
than the average lawyer — In th< 
pages you will read some short ufj 
solicited testimonials." 

The "unsolicited testimonial 
were sue'., as theiie: 

"Bereznlak Is one of the few la 
yers who look to the Interest of tl 
client first and the money second"- 
"AS the legal mentor of the peo 
of the 5<tage Leon Bereznlak is m 
above rivalry.** — "No theatri 
artist should ever sign a contri 
which Attorney Bereznlak dl 
proves" — "Forehandedness and pi 
paredness are synonymous and the! 
are synonymous with Bereznf 
advice." ■ ^ 

"Keeps Mind Easy" 

Because of the ruling of the co 
In the case of Bar Association vi 
sus Bnrezniak the diary was df 
continued. Since *hat time Ben 
nlak has written a law book for d! 
trlbutlon among the profession, 
is called "The Theatrical Co 
selor." This book does not 
within the Jurisdiction of 
Ethics Committee of the Bar Ai 
elation. 

Berezniak's personal cards 
said to have formerly read, 
man who solves your troubles 
keeps your mind easy." 



VALESKA SUKATT WITH CO. 

Valeska Suratt will open ns 
week at Keeney's Bedford. Bro 
lyn, N. Y., in a new four-peof 
singing and dancing act. 

The dances *re staged by Leo« 
ard Harper. 



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Wednesday, April 15, 1925 



VAUDEVILLE 



VARIETY 



THE MARCUS LOEWS ARE IN THEIR 

'SmOOODELAMAR LAYOUT ON LI. 

p —_ — ■ ■ • . 

50 Rooms in Two Mansions — Garage for 30 Autos 
— 40 Rooms for Seryants — Needs 2,500 Tons of 
Coal Annually to Heat Place 

SBr' , 




The Marcus Loews are In their 
"Pembroke" (Delamar) estate at 
Glen Cove, Long Island, of 60 acres 
and representing, land and build- 
ings, 15,000,000. 
But Marcus Loew didn't pay five, 
hat he did pay Is his secret. They 
he got a bargain on the original 
, without figuring the upkeep, 
lere are two mansions on the 
,ar estate. One has SO rooms 
the other only 20. In addition 
the quarters for servants, 40 
rooms, but so far Mrs. Loew has 
engaged only 30 handy people, in- 
cluding several butlers, all in white 
fronts. 

In the garage is room for SO 
autos. To make the place look less 
'lonesome Mr. Loew has anchored 
all of his machines with many driv- 
ers. Most of the drivers Just now 
are patching up the lawns or paint- 
ing over the bare spota 

Besides Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Loew 
there are Mr. and Mrs. Dave Loew 
and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Loew with 
their families, still leaving a few 
tooms available for guests. 
General Manaaament 
To relieve the women folk of the 
cares of housekeeping in the coun- 
try the Loews have a genera! house- 
keeper and also a sort of general 
manager of the kitchen &nd grounds, 
with the entire business arrange- 
ment operated from Mr. Loew's 
business offices in New York. 

It is not reported that Marcus as 

yet has sent out a call for an effl- 

^dency expert around the house, but 

K is rumored he wants a yacht, a 

'Bear-new boat that might have cost 

1600,000 to originally build. Mr. 

Loew stands ready to pay $30,000 for 

{Much a vessel If in good order and 

jhrlth some speed. 

r Any number of Mr. Loew's friends 
*%111 be invited to "Pembroke" this 
summer. Those without evening 
eiothes will have no cause for alarm. 
It can be arranged at any .time, it is 
■aid, to have two or thrr-« butlera 
lay off for the week end, and their 
evening clothes are guaranteed to 
|iNfWly ordinary mortaL 
'■"ta' chilly weather the heat plant 
burns up coal at the rate of 2,500 
tons yearly. Just to keep the serv- 
ants warm. 

There are other asidea to the 
Z4>ew residential plant, such as a 
•unken bath, Into which could be 
aasily placed any Hollywood "pala- 
tial" home, while at the same time, 
after seeing the Loew country place, 
you forget Hollywood's marble- 
hailed palaces. It Is claimed. 

On the Loew estate Is a specially 

•reeled projection room for Mr. 

• Loew to keep track of the main 

t source of his income, and also a 
Aootlng gallery In case any of the 
CUMts are complaining exhibitors. 
. Mettagea from Heavan 

. Last Sunday morning N. T. Gran- 
lund, the Loew publicity shover, flew 
over the Loew esUte In Casey 
Jones' plane. After much maneuver- 
ing they finally found the front yard 
Md dropped a bouquet of E:a8ter 
lilies for Mrs. Loew, Sr., a remem- 
brance from her son, Dave, who was 
In the other wing and didn't want to 
'^Ut so far. 

Marcus Loew was on the lawn 
When the flowers fell and thought 
the bouquet a message from heaven 
until he got a whift and saw the 
card. 

Since Mr. Marcus Loew got into 
^op vaudeville and pictures he has 
n»d many messages that seemed as 
raough they came from heaven, 
with the Delamar estate one of the 
"•ults of his direction of the Loew 
'.M " *"•* Metro-Ooldwyn (be 



sides 



openmg opposition Saturday 



to Proctor's In Mt Vernon). 

Monday Loew's on the Exchange 
hl»'i, "' "*'^' another message, the 
nJChest the Loew stock has touched 
•ince slipping some years ago. Yes- 
terday (Tuesday) It may have gone 
Jigher, lut whatever the stock does 
"•one will dispute Mr. Loew's 
•tatement after seeing the Delamar 
layout that this has been Marcus 
^ews best season. 

Lillian Walker's Sketch 
r Lillian Walker, motion picture 
actress, will open on the Keith- 
A'bee circuit in two week.i in a 
Sketch It Happens to Fverybodv," 
"y Irwin Kranklin. 



Floyd Curtis 

Not with ''Variety 



Floyd Curtis, employed some 
time ago in the Chicago office 
of Variety as an office boy to 
deliver papers, has not l>een 
connected with Variety in any 
capacity since dismissed. 



Rogers' Concert, $2,000 



Will Rogers will become a con- 
cert attraction Joining Charles 
Wagner's concert course of "names" 
in November at |2,000 dally in con- 
Junction with the Zurinsky Quartet, 
another Wagner attraction. 

Rogers has been booked for six 
dates in New - England by the 
Steinert Brothers. 



10-YEAR PARTNERS MARRY 



Orr and Hager Wed in Chicago- 
Together in Vaudeville 



Chicago, April 14. 

Partners in vaudeville for 10 
years as Orr and Hager, Etta Hager 
and Charles Franklin Orr were 
married here April 9. Mrs. John B. 
Hager, mother of the bride, made 
the announcement. 

Until Sept. 1 the couple will re- 
side at 109 H East Park avenue, 
Glendale, Calif. 



Stag Party Released; 
Girls to Dance in Court 

Chicago, April 14. 

The 400 men taken into custody 
in connection with the recent raid 
of the stag party in Empire iHall 
were released on payment of |2 
each, plus IS court charges. The 
four girl dancers and Emll Paul, 
booked as the "keeper," were re- 
manded for trial by Jury. Leo Wels- 
kopft was retained as attorney for 
the Order of Owls and secured the 
settlement in the cases of the male 
spectators. Mr. Welskopft will also 
endeavor to get the girls and Paul 
off with fines. 

The girls are Louise Hays, 28; 
Helen Andrew, 25 (said to be a for- 
mer prima donna with Billy Wat- 
son); Loretta Deorma, 26, also 
known aa "Princess Kalaluht," and 
Ruth Stone, 2S. They are said to 
have been performing lewd dancing 
without clothing of any sort Wela- 
kopft's plan calls for the glrla to 
perform their dance in court in the 
manner he will try to make the 
Jury believe it was i>erformed at 
Empire HalL 

Spotters for the Rev. Phillip Tar- 
row, of the Vigilant Society, are 
said to have tipped the police to the 
stag affair. 



Rough Stuff at 5 A. M. 

Chicago, April 14. 

Jack Gordon, a ticket speculator, 
with a vest pocket oflice in the 
loop. Is being sued by his bride of 
last January, who claims he beat 
her when she refused to arise at 
five a. m. and move to another flat 

In court Peggy Murdock, an en- 
tertainer at Friars Inn, corroborated 
the wife's tale of fbe rough stuff. 



LTRICS SUNDAT CONCERTS 

Ben Harrison and Robert Sterling 
have taken over the Lyric, New 
York, for Sunday concerts. The 
house will play 10-act bills booked 
out of the Jack Linder Agency. 

The first bill was given last Sun- 
day. 



Winnie Baldwin's Abrupt Departure 
Winnie Baldwin, who had been 
doing a two-act with Oeorge Moore, 
left the turn abruptly last week at 
the Flatbush, Brooklyn, to join 
"Mercenary Mary." 

Moore was forced to cancel the 
balance of the booking. 



$1,000 REWARD 
FOR EVIDENCE 



Hist! There's dirty work! 
A reward of $1,000 Is offered 
by the editors of Variety for 
information conYlctlnf tb« 
member of the' New York 
staff who Is slipping Into tha 
paper every week all of this 
press stuff about Sir Joseph 
GInsburg. 

It doesn't make any differ- 
ence whether GInzberg spells bis 
name with an e, a or u, he has 
gotten to someone in the New 
York oflice. 

Every week Variety is full 
of Ginxburg or Ginsberg. The 
editors are objecting. They 
say this paper should have news 
only and some prepaid pic- 
tures, besides a little cash ad- 
vertising. 

One of the editors when not 
editing Is the porter, and his 
associate editor on time off Is 
chief office boy. Between the 
editors, therefore, no one cim 
stick anything In the paper or 
through the mall box that they 
don't know of. Yet here's this 
Glnzburg stuff, week In and 
week out, eretting weaker all 
of the time. 

Indications are that there Is 
somebody here being staked 
by Sir Joseph. Sir Joe could 
stand a steak himself from ap- 
pearances. Willie Howard 
must have reduced him to a 
delicatessen diet once more. 
Still Sir Joseph says he will 
eat out of Willie's hand .or off 
of Mrs. Howard's front parlor. 
Sir Jos. claims the Howards 
won't allow him In the back 
parlor, but he doesn't know if 
they have a back parlor. 

Several members.of Variety's 
New York office are under 
suspicion of having fallen for 
the Ginsburg coin. They are 
too prosperous. 

There are now more auto- 
mobiles than typewriters 
around Variety. Several of 
these Installment drivers break 
down when they are late uid 
break down while they are 
working. 

One leaves his machine at 
the door and spends the rest 
of his time In the office 
squawking about "The Mir- 
ror." 

Another says he's the cabaret 
editor and must pilot his ma- 
chine around the booxe belt. 

Then there's another who 
uses his car to take dames 
down to Long Island. He 
says that's building up good 
will for the paper. Another 
rides the 20th Century so much 
he must have a pass or hid* 
under a seat. 

A swell reporter who claims 
to work on Variety, says he's 
the Mayor of Qreenwlcb VIN 
lage and must watch oar sals 
in that section (although Vari- 
ety hasn't sold * copy In 
Greenwich Village sine* 1912). 

There's one bird alleging 
he's popular In anl around 
135th street and must use bla 
car to keep track of the Har- 
lem black- and -tan Joints. 
When that gruy reaches the of- 
fice it's generally late and he 
wants to go to bed. 

Then there's the other fel- 
low — who always Is moon- 
gazing and Inquiring "Wliat 
day Is this?", meaning the 
date, not the day. While In 
his class Is the smiling repor- 
ter, who doesn't ask questions 
and forgets to get news. 

The 11,000 reward Is offered 
under the belief that Glnzburg 
is greasing these reporters and 
they are cutting up hlft dough 
with enough for each to pay the 
Installments. 

Meantime the only bard work- 
ing mut in the dump must 
write this to get declared in on 
Ginzburg's next payment 
Sir Joseph's secret system of 
plugging himself must be 
stopped. 

Don't scramble for the fl.OOO. 

First squeal. 60% net 

Second squeaU 20%. 

Don't forget 

The Editors. 



WED AT NOON AND FADED AWAY- 
ONE CAUSE OF MANY FOR DIVORCE 



Chicago Still at It Separating Fighting Foes — Mary 
Tate Resented Husband's Objections to Xmas 
Present for His Mother-in-law 



$500 for Cherries 



The original Cherry Sisters 
are angling to coma east and 
have announced their inten- 
tions through various missives, 
which have been arriving dur- 
ing the past week at the offices 
of independent bOokers. , The 
"girls" are asking $500 weekly 
for appearances In the inde- 
pendent houses. 



SUE ANITA STEWART 
FOR VAUDE. SALARIES 



Aftermath of "Modes of the 

Moment" — Misses Crawford 

and Sydmeth Want Money 



Anita Stewart, screen stir. Is In- 
volved in litigation with Lillian 
Crawford and Louise Sydmeth, both 
elderly actresses, who were formerly 
members of the short-lived Stewart 
vaudeville production, "Modes of the 
Moment," produced in November, 
1923, and closed after a week and a 
half. 

Both are suing Miss Stewart per- 
sonally for |1,000 and $950 in salaries 
alleged due for 10 weeks on com- 
plaint the star guaranteed them that 
minimum employment. Miss Stew- 
art denies this, through Richard J. 
Mackey of O'Brien, Malevlnsky & 
Driscoll, and yesterday morning was 
granted her motion for a bill of par- 
ticulars by Judge Callahan in the 
City. Court. The case is slated for 
trial this (Wednesday) morning, but 
will probably be bound over. 

The details are that John Patten 
Russell produced the act, which was 
handled by Frank Evans. The peo- 
ple in the act were not paid after 
their week at the Royal, New York. 

In the meantime Miss Stewart had 
Introduced Russell to Mme. Frances, 
the modiste. Mme. Frances had a 
claim against Russell, which wasn't 
satisfied, and Miss Stewart took it 
on herself to pay that. In view of her 
having Introduced Russell to the mo- 
diste, although not obligated. This 
was what prompted the legal pro- 
ceedings by Miss Crawford and Miss 
Sydmeth, the only two of the large 
cast to sue. 

The screen star came In from Los 
Angeles this week for the trial. 



Cissie Loftus Telling of 
Her Drug Experience 

Kansas City, April 4. 

Cecilia (Cissie) Loftus, at the 
Orpheum, got the front page telling 
how she fought back after becom- 
ing a drug addict. She became a 
user of drugs several years ago and 
In the article said: 

"I want others to know they can 
come back. I am In wonderful phy- 
sical condition now. I am hai>py In 
my work. I find Joy in life." 

Miss Loftus is preparing to go 
to Lake Placid, N. Y.. at the close 
of her vaudeville tour. There she 
and Marion Kerby, who Is playing 
"Nanna," in "Seventh Heaven," ex- 
pects to produce an outside ver- 
sion of "As You Like It," with Miss 
Loftus as "Rosalind." 



McCOT TALKS TO PRISONERS 

Los Angeles, April 14. 

Kid McCoy has left for San 
Quentln prison where he is to be- 
gin serving the four-to-S8 year 
sentence Imposed on him In con- 
nection with the death of Mrs. 
Teresa W. Mors and subsequent de- 
velopments during which it was al- 
leged he attempted to kill other.<i. 

Before leaving the County Jail 
McCoy told the other prisoners in 
a speech that he would be a model 
man In the future and devote the 
rest of his life to helping others. 



Chicago, AprU 14. , 

Reno, Providence, Paris and other 
notorious divorce towns are rapid- 
ly becoming small time in compari- 
son with Chicago. Professionals 
wishing to sever matrimonial part- 
nerships are finding these fiatlands 
a very convenient place to lay off. 
Desertion is the most popular 
grounds but some assign the blame 
for the conjugal shipwreck to 
cruelty. 

A few recent cases handled by 
Attorney Leo Welskopft who is one 
of several lawyers whose clientels 
Is largely theatrical. 

One of the cases lacks proper 
classification for cause, excepting 
"distance," sometimes called the 
w. k. "air." Lorraine Reagon, nea. 
Tortor, became single once agaip. 
and also retrieved her maiden name 
when the court heard what hap- 
pened after she and Howard Reagon 
had become husband and wife la 
Buffalo. 

That occurred one Saturday and 
at noon. Miss Tortor was with a 
burlesque show, giving the usual 
Saturday matinee. After the mat- 
inee, no Reagon, and Mrs. Reagon 
had to eat alone. When the troupe 
left Buffalo that night Reagon was 
still on the absent list His wife 
left with the company. As far as 
she knows up to date, Reagon Is 
also still traveling. The careless 
husband has never communicated 
with her. Miss Tortor said, and the 
only explanation the could give of 
the entire affair Is that she must 
have married a peculiar man. 

Mary Tate, dancer, was awarded 
a decree from Robert Tate, who re- 
sides in Evanston, a ritzy suburb 
of this village. She alleged cruelty. 
Mr. Tate is said to have not only 
struck his bride in an automobile 
but to have displayed a violent tem- 
per In an argument with her over 
C'ir'.stmas presents for his mother- 
In law. 

Harry Nelson, a traveling stage 
carpenter, has been released from 
entangling alliance with Ida Nelson, 
an aerlallst in vaudeville. They 
were man and wife for about two 
seasons. Harry claims Ida walked 
out on him. 

Arthur Moeller Freed 

Julia Knox, deserted in September, 
1921, by John Knox, known to the 
show world as Jack Tierney, wishes 
to be freed by the courts. Their 
marriage endured about two years. 

The dew is off the rose so far aa 
Arthur Moeller, manager of the Star 
and Oarter Theatre, Chicago, and 
Ruth Denice, burlesque soubrette 
are concerned. They have been 
separated about two years but Mr. 
Moeller only recently obtained a 
decree. 

Eugene R. Cannon, actor, now In 
Atlantic City, suing Genevieve 
Cannon alleging desertion Jjne 20, 
1919. They were wed in 190G. 



Ed. Sullivan in Hospital 

Eddie a. Sullivan, manager of the 
Beck, New York, and formerly 
popular Orpheum manager at St. 
Louis, was operated on for hernia 
at the Post Graduate HosplUl. New 
York, Saturday. He Is reported In 
favorable condition, but will prob- 
ably remain at the hospital for a 
month. Another operation may be 
necessary, dus to a defective in- 
cision for appendicitis performed 
some time ago. 

During ^j^Jlvan's absence, How- 
ard Young, treasurer of the Beck, 
is acting manager. Martin Beck 
and wife returned from Europe 10 
days ago. 



Coast Dancer East 

San Francisco, April 14. 

Fanchon & Marco are sponsoring 
the appearance of Edn.i Covey, one 
of their West Coast "finds" among 
the motion picture houses of the 
East. Miss Covey opens at a Bala- 
ban anc' Katx house in Ch go the 
first weok in May. 

Originally a chorus girl, Edna 
Covoy has become one of the most 
talked about '• nti - dancers San 
Francisco has developed In the last 
20 years. 



VARIETY 



VAUDEVILLE 



ry^^-T-^v^^s- V," 



Wednesday, April 15, 1825 



GET BEHIND N. V. A. DRIVE 

XHIS work: MUST CONTINUE 



Ain-il S, lt2S. 
My dear Mr. Albee: 

I have read your letter^ time and again, and never realized that some ttane 
f would he in the same position as my brottier and sister artists — writing 
to you. 

I wish to express my appreciation and gratitude to Mr. Korris, aa well as 
to yourself, who is responsible for this co-operative spirit and understanding 
between artist and manager. 

While playing the Keith-Albee house in Grand Rapids the second day of 
our engagement I was stricken with neuritis in my leg and was unable to 
finish the engagement. Mr. W. M. Norris, the manager, came baclc-stage 
and said it would b« quite all right to go back to the hotel, and allowed Mr. 
QarBon to finish the engagement alone. He called a doctor and visited me 
personally, and saw to it that I was well taken care of. At the end of the 
engagement he paid us our salary in full. 

This is just one of the hundreds of letters you must receive showing the 
wonderful conditions existing today, and it has buoyed my spirit and made 
me proud to be an N. V. A. and a member of this large and wonderful 
organisation. 

"Will you please write Mr. Xorris, the manager at Grand Rapids, as he is 
most deserving? 

With sincerest wishes for your health to carry on this wonderful work, 

I Ma. 

y Cordially yours, 

KATHERINE KANE 

(Of CARSON and KANE) 



My dear Miss Kane: 

I know of no time when the work of the National Vaudeville Acilats" 
Association can be more thoroughly realized th^n the present, when we are 
about to have a drive to replenish our treasury with enough to meet the 
growing demands of the unfortunafe of our profession. I am wondering, too, 
whether the vaudeville artists give as serious thought to this condition as 
do the managers, who are enthusiastically engaged at the present time in 
preparation for this coming event, commencing next Elaster Sunday and 
continuing through the week until the following Monday. Artists cannot 
look lightly upon this work. They should, so far as their resources will 
allow them, contribute onca-a year in some way toward this hxmiane cause. 

As you set forth in your letter, none of us realize when we will want the 
help of the N. V. A. I have said so often it doesn't matter how exalted we 
are in position or resources we are all subject to unfortunate events during 
our lives, and so it is well to give serious thought in a material way to the 
organization that comes to our aid when In misfortune. / 

,'j Viery sincerely yours, 

' ' E. F. ALBEE 

Miss Katherlne Kane,' 
Care Carson and Kane, 
Palace Theatre, 
Cincinnati, Ohio. *^ *. 



ROGER WnXIAMS BAPTIST CHURCH 

Providence, R. I. 

REV. SAMTJBLh D. RINGROSB. PASTOR 

Parsonage, 81 Woodward Road. Tel. Union 1389-W 



April 7, M25. 



To the Manager, , , ,, , . ,.,,...,■..., •.' '• —■■ • " • ' - -i ■ 

H F. Albee Theatre, " ' ""'^ \. ' " - ' 

Provldtace^ ^^ , 

Dear Sir: . . 

I wish to commend you on the special benefit program which you are to hold on Wednesday evening, April 15, for the National Vaudeville Artists' Association. 

I have often wondered what became of the thousands of entertainers before the American publio after age and illness came upon them. It is a pleasure to 
leam how much has been done in the past few years in dispensing 1801,048.90 to vaudeville artists for charity, illness, funerals antt other needs. 

The |1<0,000 expended for charity to needy vaudevlllians by one theatrical association in the past year is worthy of much praise. The Master said, "Greater 
love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for bis friend." ; , i ~ .v ' v 

Trusting your effort of April 15 will meet with much success, I remain, ' . ^ -^ . 

. ^ Hesi)ectfully yours, 

' V (Signed) SAMUEL D. RINGROSE 



INCORPORATIONS 

n N«w York 

Frsqual Co, Inc Manhattan. Pic- 
tinres; capital. 100 shares, no par 
value; dlreotors, J. Qinsburgh, 8. R. 
Kuraman and D. Schetnker, all of 116 
Broadway. Attorneys, House, Gross- 
man A Vorhaus, 116 Broadway. 

Sulwel, Inc., Nerw York county. 
General advertising, theatre man- 
agers, etc.; capital, 130,000; direct- 
ors, W. O. L<ovatt, Benjamin Bigg 
and William N. Hechhelmer. all of 
152 West 42d street. 

Albeck Amustment Co.t InCf New 
York county. Theatre and amuse^ 
ments; capital, $5,000; directors, A. 
S. Beck, Joseph Bickel, S. G. Nissen- 
Ron. Attorney, S. O. Nissenson, 2 
Rector street. 

Bertrand Amusement Co., Inc., 
New York county. Theatre and 
amusements; capital, $5,000; direct- 
ors, A. S. Beck, Joseph Bickel and 
S. G. Nissenson. Attorney, S. G. Nis- 
senson. Attorney, S. G. ^lissenson, 
2 Rector street. 

..Olga Amusement Co., Inc., New 
York county. Theatres and vaude- 
ville performances; capital, $5,000; 
directors, A. S. Beck, Joseph Bickel, 
S. G. Nissenson. Attorney, S. G. 
Nissenson, 2 Rector street. 

Ruth Amusement Co., Inc., New 
York county. Theatres and amuse- 
ments; capital, $5,000; directors, A. 
S. Beck, Joseph Bickel, S. G. Nissen- 
son. Attorney. S. G. Nissenson, 2 
Rector street. 

Benart Pictures, Inc., New York 
county. Capital, 200 shares, no par; 
directors, Henry H. Guttman, Hal 
Benedict, Arthur Robitschek. Attor- 
ney, Harold M. Goldblatt, 1540 
Broadway. 

F. A J. Molding Co., Inc., Manhat- 
tan. Picture houses ; capital, $10.000 ; 
directors, Frank Silverman, Bertha 
Silverman. Ruth Klunk. Attorney, 
Benjamin Finkel, 215 Montague 
street, Brooklyn. 

Edmund Qouldins, Inc., Manhat- 
tan. Pictures, theatres, etc.; capital, 
200 shares, no par; directors. F. E. 
Holtsmann, B. Gouldlng. R. H. Reed. 

Allforbest Corp., New York county. 
Picture and theatrical proprietors; 
caplUl, $2,000; directors, William 
Meltzer, Benjamin SIdransky, Sam- 
uel Davis. Attorney, Louis Levene, 
S7 2d avenue. 

Qllres* Amusement Corp., Queens 
Borough. Theatrical, pictures, etc.; 
capital, $10,000; directors, Henrietta 
Rosenthal, Gilbert Rosenthal, Esther 
Abend. Attorneys, Seley & Levlne, 
tlS Montajrue street, Brooklyn. 

Italian Family Film Corp., Man- 
hattan. Film laboratory; capital, 
$6,004); directors, William Mancuso, 
S. Casolaro, H. Israel. Attorney, D 
■. Golddarb, 258 Broadway. 



Margsret Amuesement Co., Inc., 
New York county. Theatre and 
amusements; capital. $5,000; direct- 
ors, A. S. Beck. Joseph Bickel, 8. G. 
Nissenson. Attorney, B. G. Nissen- 
son, t Rector street. 

Picture House Corp., Brooklyn. 
Opera houses, music halls, etc.; 
capital. 200 shares, no par; directors, 
Sus^n E. Mecca. Walter McDuffy, 
Solomon Goodman. Attorney, Solo- 
mon Goodman. 180 West 42d street. 

Walter Windsor Attractions, Inc., 
Brooklyn. Producing vaudeville 
acts; caplUl. $10,000; dhrectora, 
Charles Preuss. A. Winkopp. W. W. 
Windsor. Attorney, Max Muldasky, 
2*9 Broadway. 

Midwood Tower Hall, Inc., Brook- 
lyn. Realty, theatrical, pictures, 
etc.; capital, $250,000; directors, H. 
M. Rynehart, R. G. Balmanno, George 
F. Jones. Attorney, Bradford, But- 
ler, 41 Park row. 

Studio Productions, Inc., Manhat- 
tan. Real estate, stock, bonds, the- 
atrical proprietors; capital, $150,000; 
directors, A. T. Burroughs, A. Bums, 
B. Graychle. Attorney, Herman 
Goldman, 120 Broadway. 

Thespian Productions, Inc., Man- 
hattan. Theatrical, pictures; capi- 
tal, $60,000; directors, A. M. Watten- 
berg, M. Katz, L.. E. Dresser. 

American Laboratory Theatre, 
Inc., New York County. Dramatic 
art productions, etc.; capital, 200 
shares, no par; directors, Herbert 
K. Stockton, Donald Havens. Arnold 
T. Koch. Attorney. H. K. Stock- 
ton, 27 William street. 

When You Smile, Inc., Manhattan. 
Theatre proprlctvs, managers, etc.; 
capital, 400 shares, no par; directors, 
Thomas A. Johnstone, J. J. Schell. 
Hllalre Mahleu. Attorney, J. I. 
Weiseman, 291 Broadway. 

American Actors' Association, Inc., 
New York County. Theatrical, 
operatic: capital, $60,00(1; directors. 
Ralph Belmont. B. Sitgreaves. J. de 
Angelus. Attorney, J. W. Searles, 45 
West 47th street. 

Eve's Leaves, Inc., Manhattan. 
Vaudeville acts, dramatic, etc.; cap- 
ital. $10,000; directors, Arthur Gross, 
Morris Einhorn, Stella Berthoff. At- 
torney, Leon C. Schultz, 1674 Broad- 
way. 

Woodrich Amusement Corp., 
Brooklyn . Picture theatres; capi- 
tal, $5,000; directors. EuRene New- 
man, Albert Levlne. Fannie Schwer- 
tlner. Attorney, Eugene Newman, 
116 Nassau street. 

Alar Productions Co., Inc., Man- 
hattan. Theatrical; oauital. $50,000; 
directors, Alfred E. Akrons. M. Wat- 
tenberg, I, E. Drfsser. Attorneys, 
Bennet &. Wattenberg?^ 36 West 44th 
street 

Stevenson Products Corp., Man- 
hattan. Asbestos, metal and mineral 



**Cyclonc" Route 



An actor who accepted a 
trick route with some large 
and luscious Jumps on It wa|i 
Jubilantly exhibiting it to a 
sarcastic lay off. Glancing 
over it the friend remarked: 

"Very nicek It's the same 
route the cyclone took." 



products; capital, $60,000; directors, 
Jacob L. Gold. Jeannette Goldman, 
Anne Weisbach. Attorney. Lewis f. 
Feinstein. 47 West 84th street. 

Bertney Corp., Manhattan. Plays, 
musical compositions, etc.; capital, 
$12,000; directors. Basil Sydney, 
Bernard M. L. Elmst, Leonard L. 
Gallagher. Attorney, Ernst, Fem & 
Cune, 25 West 43d street. 

Kameraphone Corp., New York 
County. Manufacture radios, pho- 
nographs; capital, 200 shares, no 
par; directors, Joseph Entel, Leo 
Rothschild, Pauline Fried. 

Student of America Grand Opera 
Company, Inc., New York County. 
Produce opera; capital, $500; direc- 
tors, Cherublno Raffaell, C. M. Lien. 
B. C. F. Hennefreund. Attorney, 
Max Kalfus, 286 Fifth avenu^. ♦ 

Edsam*Corp., Manhattan. Operate 
theatres, public amusements; capi- 
tal, $16,000; directors, Harry Stack- 
ell, Julius D. Tobias. Philip D. Sha- 
piro. Attorney, Bernard Chambers, 
61 Chambirs street. 

Patterson McNutt, Inc., Manhat- 
tan. Theatrical enterprises, pictures; 
capital, 200 shares, no par; directors, 
Patterson McNutt. William 8. Mc- 
Nutt. Howard Lindsy. Attorneys, 
O'Brien. Malevlnsky & DrlscolL 
FitzgeraM building. 

Massachusetts 

Boston CspiUI Operating Co., 
theatrical; capital $50,000; Incor- 
porators, Carl H. Uriot, RosUndale; 
Patrick J. Delaney. Dedham; Al- 
bert S. Collins. Dor<^ester. 

Ses Coast Corp., Lynn; pictures; 
capital $50,000. 500 shares no par 
value; incorporators. Chester A. 
Sanborn. Lynn; Charles W. Field, 
Somervllle; Albert W. Plummer, 
Boston. 

Dependable Pictures Corp., Bos- 
ton; capital $100,000; Incorporators, 
Max Feldman, Roxhury; Abraham 
Kadets, Boston; Theodore Shaps, 
Dorchester. 

Golden Eagle Cinema Co., Bos- 
ton; pictures; capital $50,000; In- 
corporators, L. Melano Rossi, Rox- 
bury; Guiseppe Sodrlllo and Erni- 
Inlo Sordino, both of Boston. 



JUDGMENTS 

Easksy Harris Featurs Film Co.; 
Canyon Picture Corp.; $950.70. 

Reputable Pictures Corp.; N. Y. 
TeL Co.; $169.37. 

Mspoaret Mayo; Tom Healy et al.; 
costs, $136.26. 

Inter. Home of Artists, Inc.; Non- 
Plate E:ngraving Co.. Inc.; $96.91. 

Benjamin Merse and Frank Tim- 
0Qi%m (Arena Rest.); Nat. Hotel Sup- 
ply Co., Inc.; $$86.07. 

Deris Ksane Sidney; Mncfadden 
Newspaper Pub. Corp.; costs. $24.16. 

Scott Moore; Messmore Kendall; 
$276.70. 

Morris Shindler and Shindler's 
Wayside Inn, Inc.; M. Goodvltch; 
$524.67. 

Frederick H. Elliott; J. E. Brula- 
tour; $153.45. 

Kapfall Prods., Inc.; N. Cohen; 
$54.89. 

Oliver Morosco; C. Geoly; $9LI0. 



IfEW ACTS 

Billy Wilson and Joseph Arnold, 
"two-act." 

E^arl Hampton and Co. (8), 
comedy skit. 

Johnny Dooley and Co. (9). re- 
vue. 

The original McCarthy Sisters, 
who dissolved when one was con- 
fined tv> a health resort some time 
ago, are resuming with the sister 
with a new partner, Helen Warren, 
and doing the former act. 

The Fooshee Sisters open in a 
Moore and Megley "flash" act. Ben 
Blue, comedian, heads the support. 

Clifton and Alice Pettlford, two- 
act. 

Santrey and Norton have closed 
their fla.'' act for reorganization. 

Ethel Whiteside Revue, five peo- 
ple fla;:'t, Hosklna. Fredericks and 
Bern ice. 

Phil Baker resumes his "single" 
May 18. at the Albee, Brooklyn, 
N. Y. , 

Billy B. Van and George LeMaire 
In a 14-people act, Including a band, 
retrun. 

Arthur Bryson, Danny Small and 
June Clark's Entertainers. Colored 
revue. 



BIRTHS 

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Long, 
April 10, at Women's Hospital, New 
York, son. The father Is general 
manager for the Shuberts. It Is 
their second chHd, they having a 
daugbtor 14 yean oC acti 



MOAGEMEHTS 

Cedrlc Lind.say. Hazel Maion, 
"Artists' Revels." 

T. Roy Barnes, Kitty Doner, T« 
Doner. "Lady. Be Good," PacH 
Coast Company. 

Louis Polaa, ''Three Doors." 

Valerie Volalra and Don _ 
roughs for Gatry McGarry's sii 
mer stock at the Tech. Buflfalo, 
T. Daniel Frawley as director. 

Catherine Owens to succeed M< 
Kingsley In "White Collars." 

Winnie Baldwin. Anita Pam 
Monya (dancer), "Mercenary Mi 

Allca Buchanan, Proctor's 
Street stock. 

Tanla Smirnova and 
Bond, "Sky High.- 

CUfford Thommon, "Great Scot 
Lee Kohlmar and John Sheet 
"The Brown Derby." 

Ursula Ellsworth, Almerln 
tag, Viola Gillette, William C. 
don, "Broke." 

Alma Tell. "Aren't We All?" 
Sam Baron, "The Guardsman.' 
Carl Reed announces full calst 
"South Seas" . (formerly ' In „ 
South Seas"): George Gaul. VH 
enno Osborne, Prlscilta Knowl 
Ann Morrison, Frank Thomas. 
Johnson, Marlon Barney, Ricli 
Gordon, Al Roberts and Kathl 
Niday. 

T.>ouise Closser Hale, Aug 
Duncan, Earl House and 
Frayne, "Harvest." 

Reginald Sheffield. "Silence." 
Thomas MacLamle, "Wild Bir 
Flora Le Breton ("Lass o' Laugl 
ter") Tias been released from 
sUge contract by Henry W. Sav« 
Inc. She may appear In the plet 
version of "The White Monkey.*" 
Marguerlta Sylva, "My Col 
from Nowhere." 

"The Backslapper" complete 
Harry C. Browne, Malcolm Dun* 
Roger Pryor. Frank Sylvester, 
Colt, Palmer Finch. Donald Dil 
away, Mary Fowler. Florence y- 
Leo Patrick. Leila Frost, Bii 
Lyon and Leon Hatton. 



If you don't Advertise 




Don't Advertise 



r-v -■".•y-^T**;" 



Wedii«Mla7, April 16, Ittfl 



VAUDEVILLE 



VARIETY 



19 WEEKS OF BIG HME IN SIGHT; 
AirEMFT TO RESTORE DIVISION 



P- 



flineteen Houses at Present Luted — ^K. A. May Have 
Four More for Next Season — ^Big Tuners ReceiT- 
ing Preference and Exclusiveness 




Th« biff time Uncap tor n«zt am- 
— n'« vaudeville ehowe II houses 
^«d. Tbe bic time ataiids will be 
jjb—, Brooklyn; Palace, New 
york: Hippoarome, New Tork; 
f jUverslde. New York: Keith's. Bos- 
ton; Keith's, Philadelphia; Keith's. 
Baltimore: Keith's, Washington; 
^jpniftce, Cleveland. Keith's. Fltts- 
Hygh; Keith'a. Detroit; Keith's, 
^ttaeinnatl; Keith's, Indianapolis; 
'j^ea's, Buffalo; Shea's, Toronto; 
•s, Montreal; Keith's, Roches- 
Bushwlck, Brooklyn. 
The Royal, New York, may re- 
to a big time policy, which will 

rease the list by one and big 

time houses now being built in Co- 
tambus, Toledo and Akron, if placed 
In that policy, will further In- 

rsase it. 
The Albee, Providence. and 
Keith's. Syra-^use, two big timers 
r season, will open next season 
three-a-day houses, subtracting 
two more from the blr time list. 
The Palace, Cleveland, and Keith's, 
"Washington, are also listed as 
three-a-day possibilities for next 
.jwason. 

i Along with the K-A circuit's re- 
" ported determination to bring the 
big time back to its exclusiveness 
the II Houses will receive prefer- 
ential and exclusive bookinga All 
big time acts routed will be played 
eonsecutlvely before released for 
the neighborhood and pop priced 
bouses, according to present plans, 
and as far as i>osslbIe acts will not 
be played back into the same cities 
In small time houses the same sea- 
son they have played the big time 
stands. 
This will be adhered to consls- 
nt^ in the future by the K-A 
era, although it la admittedly 
ipossible to route a big time act 
the big time for a season wlth- 
tdt repeats. 

Another difficulty Is the playing 
eCjTeature and names acts in New 
York C'ty, many acts preferring to 
reinaln In the metropolis to* the ex- 
ehii^n of the out-of-town houses. 



N. V. A. Drive Running 
Ahead of Last Year 



The National Vaudeville As- 
sociation drive has started off 
with the collections showing a 
response from the public in 
advance of last year. 

The Keith.-Albee Circuit, 
through the co-operation of 
the acts, has been able to send 
volunteer turns to houses that 
were neglected last year, 'thin 
Includes Independent vaude- 
ville houses and others wnlch 
previously were neglected, 
having to depend upon their 
usual show with the appeal 
not getting across as expected. 
In many of these houses the 
collections were neglected. 

Many Instances of commend- 
able spirit from volunteer acts 
have occurred to date. Cecil 
Lean and Cieo Mayfleld 
Jumped In from Philadelphia 
to make volunteer appearances 
at the I»alace, New York. Van 
and Schenck and Sophie 
Tucker have appeared at Loew 
Circuit houses; the Park, Eliz- 
abeth, N. J., a house that hasn't 
played vaudeville in a year, 
collected $135 the first night 
of the drive. 



Georgie Price in Two Acts, 
"• Under Shubert Contract 

,»v;. Qeorgie Price is going into vaude- 
ville. It Is reported, with his time 

;f(,. there to count upon the contract he 
I* under the Bhuberts*. but all of 
the vaudeville money will be Qeor- 
fle'a own. 

Two acts on the- same bill will be 
the Price contribution. ' One Is his 

1^, nonolog and the other will be an 
•nsemble comedy tnrn, "The Tailor 
^op.' 

. Price and the Shuberts have had 
* great deal of trouble over con- 
tracts. Many stories have been 
printed about it, and many 
more have remained unpublished. 
It is said that of lato a better feel- 
ing has prevailed, and it may lead 
to Price continuing with the Shu- 
berts under proper business rela- 

I tlons, or ending his term with them. 
K Ous Edwards has booked the 

■ bunch Into vaudeville and will stage 

■ , the turn. 

Krivit's 20-People Tab 
With Music Show People 

Harry Krlvlfs Comedians, a 20- 
People tab. which the producer is 
readying for vaudeville, is unique 
'or a tabloid act, inasmuch as 
, naif its principals appeared in 
Broadway legit shows during the 
past year. They are Harry Clark, 
will Archie, Sam Crltcherson, Lu- 
cille Deland and Mildred Mann. The 
other nve principals, Mary Berkeley, 
Shirley Powell. John Hall and Jason 
and Hohson have all also appeared 
at one time or another In leffit ve- 
hicles or blg-tlme vaudeville. The 
act holds 10 girls. 



Chamber of Commerce 
Organizes Booking Office 

Auburn, Me., April 14. 
The Auburn Chamber of Com- 
merce has established a booking 
office to supply local talent of 
Auburn and Lewlston for enter- 
tainments in those cities and neigh- 
boring communities. A large de- 
mand lum been reported for talent 
for clubs and other organizations 
desiring entertainers. A regular 
booking system has been devised. 



First Mixed Bill on Coast 

Los Angeles, April 14. 

The first of the seml-HIlldtreet 
and Oolden Oate Orpheum bills will 
be played by West Coast Theatres 
at their Ocean Park house which 
opens April 21. It ta a three day 
stand with five acts used. 

Though the bookings at present 
are for the last half. It Is possible 
the change will be made to the first 
half. 



HASBT GABBOLL'S REVUE 

Harry Carroll has returned to 
New York from the Coast following 
the termination Of his revue "Pick- 
ings," which had a long run In Los 
Angeles before opening In San 
Francisco. 

Ca^roll Is reported as negotiating 
for a New York version of "Pick- 
ings" to become a summer revue on 
Broadway. 



LOEWS, BIBMIHOHAM, APR. 27 

Birmingham, Ala., April 14. 

Loew's Temple here, acquired 
from the Masons, will open with 
the Loew vaudeville road shows 
April 27. 

Bijou, also Loew's, now playing 
the road shows will take on a pic- 
ture policy. 



MORT SINGER GOES TO COAST 

Chicago. April 14. 
Mort .Singer, vice-preeident f the 
Orpheum circuit has left for the 
"oast apparently to draw up a new 
contract with the National Theatre 
Company. Marcus Helman. presi- 
dent of the clrcuU will remain In 
Chicago during Singers absence. 



BERT LEVEY REGAINS HOUSE 

Los Angeles, April 14. 
Bard':r theatre, Hollywood, booked 
by the Association (Chicago), has 
gone back to the Bert Levey book- 
ings. 




JACK BENNY 

Palace. New York, this week 
(April 13). 

Dir., TH08. J. FITZPATRICK 
U7 DMter, AI. BOA8BSKO 



Evangelists Soath 



In some of the extreme southern 
states, show business is fighting 
evangelistic meetings. 

Three evangelists, very popular 
with southern people, are now aid- 
ing extended meetings, and where 
they are held the general amuse- 
ments, whether stage or screen, 
suffers. 

Evangelist W. H. Ham, regarded 
as the southern "Billy Sunday," Just 
closed a six weeks' stay In Laurens, 
S. C, where he delivered 80 ser- 
mons and totaled over 1,000 con- 
versions. Just before leaving the 
S. C. stand, a freewill offering netted 
Ham 13,300. 

Ham opened an Indefinite meet- 
ing Sunday (April 18) In Burling- 
ton, N. C. His next stop will be 
Oreenville. S. C. 



RADIO TIE-UP 



Loew's State, Buffalo, Reports Good 
Results from Expleitatron 



Buffalo. April 14. 

Loew's State Is the first local 
theatre to tie-up with the radio for 
advertising' purposes. Manager 
Beckerlch Is appearing weekly on 
Monday nlghU at Station WMAK, 
Lockiwrt, and broadcasting for an 
hour, starting at midnight. 

The weekly programs usually In- 
clude radio appearances by the 
headllners of the current Loew bill 
and also a number of specialties 
gotten up by Beckerlch to exploit 
the house. 

The stunt is the first theatrical 
tie-up of its kind here and reported 
by the management to be produc- 
tive of good results. 



Loew in Westchester Co. 

Marcus Loew Is spreading out tn 
Westchester county. In addition to 
three houses in White Plains, the 
new Loew's. Mt. Vernon, and a 3,000 - 
seat house now being erected In 
New Rochelle, a deal for the Strand, 
Yonkers, Is now on, according to 
report. 

Construction on a local house in 
Yonkers which Loew was to take 
over was halted about a year ago 
when it was found the house was 
a violation of the zoning ordinance. 
The Strand Is owned by Mike 
Walsh, Democratic leader of West- 
chester county. It plays straight 
pictureii. 



COLORED THEA. FOR ST. LOUIS 

St. Louis. April 14. 
A theatre will be erected on the 
.southwest corner of Jefferson ave- 
nue and Market street. Seating ca- 
pacity, 2,000, devoted to colored 
patronage. 



New House in Houston 

Houston, April 14. 
A new big theatre, which William 
Epstein and Nick Marosis, San 
Antonio men, plan to build at Main 
street and McKlnney, If not adopt- 
ing either Pantages or Loew shows, 
may play pictures and possibly road 
shows In opposition to the Palace 
(Interstate). 

Last week the San Antonio men 
teased the block where the house is 
to be erected. Tbe lease is for 99 
years. 

' Epstein & Marosis are now build- 
ing in San Antonio and the Houston 
house, which will be a duplicate, will 
be a part of the chain these men 
appear to have started. 



SHTLLINO IN PICTURES ONLY 

William Shilling has resigned 
from the Harry Burton office to 
devote his time to picture Interests. 



Tabs at Putnam 

TK.e Putnam theatre, Brooklyn 
(96$ Fulton street), renamed the 
Supreme, Is now offering a musical 
tab policy with Drake and Walker's 
colored tab In there last week and 
this week "Pickaninny Days," pro- 
duced by W. I, Rector. 



Peppy Newark Redhead 
After Sir Joe's Laurels 



Newark, April 14. 

Sir Joseph Ginsberg had bet- 
ter nail down his carroty 
hirstute adornment and hang 
tight to his laurels as a pep- 
pery, xipperty-tip redheaded 
mama as this city Is going to 
put him in the shade when she 
steps out next fall. 

It's all set for Catherine 
Blauvelt, of West Caldwell. 
Newark suburb, who is past 
60 and admits it, to go on the 
stage. Miss Blauvelt points 
with great pride to her family 
tree, possesses wild, bushy hair 
that resulted In folks calling 
her the "Newark Eva Tan- 
guay," and she can dance like 
a house afire. 

Miss Blauvelt differs from 
the famous Sir Joe In many 
ways, one that she has money 
of her own to back her own 
stage act and doesn't have to 
work for a living. 

'TIs whispered hereabouts 
that two honest-to-goodness 
offers from bookers have been 
made for Lady Catherine to 
appear in an act. By way of 
showing 1925 endurance, she 
outdanced three dancing 
sheiks and was going strong 
at the finished 

Miss Blauvelt plans an Euro- 
pean trip, but on her return 
she will show the world what a 
"redheaded dancing mama'' 
can do without resorting to 
the radio to put it over. 



U. P;s New Ticket System 
For Bert Levey Acts 

Chicago. April 14. 

The Bet Levey Chicago office has 
made arrangeiaents with the Union 
Pacific System for acts . laying the 
time to purchase their return tickets 
under a new plan, !t h. claimed. 

The ticket will be -from Omaha 
West to Seattle, to Los Angeles and 
back via Santa !■> to eiiher Kansas 
City or Omaha. 

Instead of lump payments the acts 
will pay the regular fares from 
Omaha on until tfiey have purchased 
$146 worth of transportation, at 
which time the Union Pacific will 
give them a paid-up return ticket. 
The ticket Is good for nine months. 

A requirement by the U. P. is that 
10 passengers shall travel Intact 
until the 3146 Is paid by each. After 
thj tickets are paid up the acts may 
make such connections as they see 
fit regardless of whether the otaers 
travel at the same time. 



Ginzburg Walks Out on 
' Gest and Russian Songs 

Gincburg, the great Sir Joseph 
himself, walkeJ out on Morris .Qest. 

Willie Howard introduce 1 the radio 
warbling bird to Gest and, right 
away. Sir Joseph wanted to know 
about Morris. "The Miracle" was 
mentioned and the knighted kid 
tabbed Maury as an actor. Coaxed 
to talk Russian to Maury, Sir Joe 
chewed the fat but was still con- 
vinced about Geat's rating. Willie 
then advised Sir Joseph to sing for 
Maury, since the latter might put 
him In "Chauve-Sourls." 

But Ginzburg walked awaj^ from 
Gest saying: "Oo, he's only an' actor. 
Anyhoo, I can't learn those Russian 
songs." 



Noodles Fagan Denies 

Los Angeles, April 14. 

It Is denied by Noodles Fagan 
that he wa^ Interfered with in the 
north by a Pantages house manager, 
as reported in Variety two weeks 
ago, when he (Fagan) attempted to 
propagandize for the N. V. A. drive. 

Fagan asserts that he was called 
back from the northwest to Los 
Angeles to co-operate with Alexan- 
der Pantages In making the N. V. 
A. drive a success in all of the Pan- 
tages houses. 

Mr. Pantages is said to have ex- 
pressed a desire that all of his 
houses make a real showing for the 
N. V. A. objective. 



WM. MORRIS LOSES PLEA 
ON LAUDER TOUR TAXES 



Decided William Morris, Inc., 
Not Personal Service — Laud- 
er Not Member of Corp- 



Hotel Pasadena, Broke 

The 81st Street Really Corp., op- 
erating thi Hotel Pasadena, 10 West 
6Ist Street, New York, theatrical 
hostelry, filed a voluntary petition 
in bankruptcy Monday with a total 
of |76,78< in Uab litle and $2,671 *n 
nnsets. 

M. S. Rubin Is the principal cred- 
itor with a $51,(00 claim. The as- 
sets consist of payable amounts. 



Washington, April 14. 

William Morris wlU have to pay 
additional taxes on the Harry 
Lauder tours of 1919 and 1920 
amounting to $44,010.86, as assessed 
by the Commissioner of Internal 
Revenue, due to the manager-agent 
having his appeal to the United 
States Board of Tax Appeals de- 
cided against him by that body. The 
additional payment of taxes curries 
$14,378.07 on the year 1919, and 
$29,632.79 on the year 1920. 

Morris presented five separate 
contentions to the board in con- 
nection with his appeal and upon 
each was an adverse opinion handed 
down. 

It was claimed that William 
Morris. Inc., was a personal service 
corporation under section 200 of 
ttie Revenue Act of 1918. In the 
opinion, as written by Commls«ioner 
Ivlns, It is pointed out that to be 
such a corporation the "Income must 
primarily be attributable to the ac- 
tivities of the principal stockhold- 
ers; the principal stockholders must 
be regularly engaged In the active 
conduct of the business, and capital 
must rot be a material Income pro- 
ducing factor." 

The opinion as handed down might 
have been otherwise. It Is Intlnaated, 
had Lauder been a stockholder in 
the corporation which was organ- 
ized solely to conduct the tours. 
It is stated the board was satisfied 
the ability of Morris contributed 
undoubtedly to increased receipts, 
but the profits of Morris' were 
principally "attributable not to his 
activities, but to Lauder, the repu- 
tation of Lauder, the activities of 
Lauder, or possibly to the 'con- 
tract,' If one can call it such, or 
the friendship between Morris and 
Lauder." 

This reasoning was enough to 
convince the board that the Morris 
corporation waa not a personal 
service corporation. 

The "findings of fact" of the ap- 
peal goes Into the history of the 
Morris-Lauder arrangement, it be- 
ing stated that Morris first met 
Lauder in London in 1907 and 
brought him to America to do a 
20-miniilc act. 

The tour was operated under thin 
agreement through the Mor. is 
agency with the Lauder show cut- 
ting 80-20 and 70-30 with the the- 
atres th 'ughout tbe country. Moi • 
ris paid transportation expense.s a\,<\ 
the safarles of four or five acts, 
advertising, etc., and paid Lauder 
"the first $3,600 per week of the 
net receipts after meeting other ex- 
penses. The balance of the 
net receipts were spilt between the 
Morrises with the gross Income for 
the 1919 torn- totaling $141.276 83 
with expenses totaling $102,745.1 n, 
giving a net income on the tour 
of $38,631.19. 

During the taking of testimony 
before the board It was brouRht out 
that no contract exlnted bofiveen 
Morris and Lauder, Morris admit- 
ting that possibly 16 or 17 years 
ago there might have been such a. 
document. Morris stated that he 
never considered It necessary to 
have a contract \/lth Lauder for 
his protection, and that Lauder had 
never aske . him for one. This con- 
tract phase was another upon which 
Morris had endeavored to win his 
case. 

The other contentions raised by 
Morris had to do with technicali- 
ties in reference to the payment 
of taxes ani Vere decided adversely, 
as stated, upon their Individual 
merits. 



New Coast Booking Office 
Backed by Independents 

Los Angeles, April 14. 

Jean Meiklejohn. formerly of 
Meiklejohn A Dunn, has opened a 
vaudeville booking office reported 
backed by independent managers 
out here who have previou.sly 
booked with the larger circuits. 

The new agency has about 18 
neighborhood houses to start with 
and will book the Warners' new 
E^gyptian at Pasedena, five acts on 
a split, when that house opens April 
2«. 



Engaged for New Production 
Cedrlc I^lndsny and Haxel Ma.<«on. 
in vaudeville, have been engaged for 
the nfw production of "Arils' »" 
Revels' (Shuberts). 



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VARIETY 



VAUDEVILLE 



Wednesday. April 18, 1925 



INSIDE STUFF 



OH VAUDEYILLE 



The ability of on« Independent booker to buy acts at a lower figure 
than another has caused the good bargainer to lose one of his best 
stands. A comparison of prices is said to be responsible. A Brooklyn 
bouse which had remained with one booker for five years tried checking 
np to ascertain whether it was getting the better break. The house 
manager quoted prices to a rival booker which steamed the latter up 
when he learned the theatre's current booker had been able to buy acts 
from one-third to one-half cheaper than he had been able to do. The 
expose resulted in an agent being called in to account for his two-price 
system. When unable to explain It caused bis loss of booking franchise 
in the latter office. 

The agent, Infuriated over the state of affairs, attempted to take the 
original booker to task for showing figures with the latter proving to 
the agent's satisfaction it had been a breach of confidence upon the part 
of the house manager. The booker was sufllciently hot to call the man- 
ager to task and refuse further booking. The house is now booked by 
the other booker who squawked about not getting a break on prices. 



The agents around the New York Pantages booking office have not 
forgotten their former sidekick. Bob O'Donnell, who is now manager o( 
the Majestic, Fort Worth, Tex. 

In witness to that they recently sent him an envelope in which were 
the stubs of tickets for , important New York events, such as the big 
fights. Friars' Frolic, Broadway hits and assorted events. These tlcke; 
stubs (mostly punched) were saved In quantity. O'Donnell in a letter c 
acknowledgement to Eddie Milan, said the persons responsible for try- 
ing to steam him up by such a dfsplay of tickets for the things he loves 
most woul'd steal candy from a baby. 

O'Donnell is one of the most popular showmen in the southwest. 



Booking Racket — 
"Cloaks and Soils 



^«»» 



How Lew Fields' daughter did not wait for Weber and Fields to com- 
plete their -current vaudeville tour before marrying, was the subject of 
• page story In one of the Sunday magazines. 

Miss Fields was married March 9, leaving with her husl>and to meei 
Weber and Fields, then playing at the Orpheum. Denver. Previously it 
bad been about settled that the Fields marriage would not take place In 
New York until Lew returned in May. However, the young couple ex- 
•rclsed their perogatlve. 

Weber and Fields, upon reaching the eastern seaboard, will probably 

' play a few weeks in vaudeville in and around New York, opening at 

tb« Palace. The popular comedians have had a full 'season in the west 

•nd left that section so favorably impressed that a return date over the 

Orpheum is theirs anytime they say yes. 



The National Tribute to General John J. Pershing at the Hippodrome 
at 11 p. m.. April 2S (Saturday, after the regular performance), will find 
Dr. Hugo Rlascnfeld conducting the combined symphony orchestras of 
the Rlalto, Rivoli and Criterion theatres. A medley of war songs will 
b« rendered and as each is played the respective authors will take a bow 
as part of the stunt 

It Is an Invitation performance. 



May Wlrtta's return to the Rlngling-Barnum-Balley Circus at Madison 
Square Ofu-den recalled her initial appearance in the Barnum show 13 
years *S0 ftt the same place. This lead to a research in Variety's files for 
the New^Act notice given to Miss Worth at that time. 

The notice, in March of li>12, mentioned the forward somersault on 
• moving horse as performed by Miss Wirth, the first ever done over 
here, but also stated the audience did not appear as Interested in her, 
single forward as the three consecutive back somersaults she did. It^ 
was also mentioned in the review that while the audience did not realize 
the forward feat the performers did and were grouped about the ring 
side as she accomplished the standing forward while the horse cantered 
around the ring. It compares, easily of course, with the sensational for- 
ward somersault as performed by Con Colleano on the tight wire. But 
whereas any audience does "get" the Colleano trick, all muffed Miss 
Wirth's extraordinary stunt. 

Dbring the 1912 season this became so apparent that John Ringllng 
suggested to Miss Wirth she waive the forward as too difficult for the 
results obtained. Mr. Ringllng said they were perfectly satisfied with 
the backs. Since then Miss Wirth has seldom performed the forward 
In public, although in practice she often does it when requested by the 
people of the circus. 

While in other days Miss Wirth did three backs in a row (also on a 
moving horse) she now does four. The passing years have made no 
difference in this young woman, her work or her looks. 
That acrobatics for health are about the best for endurance were 
(Continued on page 11) 



Kntertainment of out of 
town managers, generally em- 
ployees and not owners of 
houses. Is becoming quite an 
expensive Item with Indepen- 
dent bookers in this era of com- 
petition when most bookers are 
seemingly willing to go to all 
sorts of extremes in order to 
maintain control of their 
houses. 

A few of the "sharpie" book- 
ers started the entertainment 
stuff. These boys evidently 
held a stand-in somewhere and 
able to dig up ducats for the 
visitors at attractions not over- 
taxed with attendance. Others 
have had to adopt the scheme, 
unwillingly to be sure, but fig- 
ured it would -eventually -peter 
out. Much to their chagrin it 
hasn't and the out of towners 
continue making their weekly 
trips in on a pretext of looking 
over acts or a new tab. They 
generally arrive with little else 
than their return ticket and 
expect the booker to feed, 
and entertain them for th elf- 
couple of days' sojourn. 

As one booker put it last 
week, "the racket Is getting 
more liko the cloak and suit 
business every week." 



Orpheum's, Salt Lake, Friday Open 
Los Angeles, April 14. 

Orpheuan, Salt Lnke, is to change 
its opening day to Friday beginning 
next week. 

The house is desirous of adding 
one or two Orpheum acts to Its 
regular association road show. 

This change will allow the acts 
to close there Thursday Instead of 
Friday so that they can make a 
Saturday opening at the Orpheum, 
Denver. 



A. A H. Reealls Ratcliffe 

Los Angeles, April 14. 
J. W. Ratcliffe, representing Ack- 
erman A Harris, has been recalled 
to the local offices, where he win 
be in charge, also acting as field 
man for the circuit. 



Gaby Leslie's Act 

Gaby Leslie will enter vaudeville 
in a dancing turn in vhlch she Is 
assisted by two boys. She will 
make her first vaudeville appear- 
ance in a Kelth-Albee house. 

Miss Leslie Is well-known In 
musical comedy circles. 



Chimp at Hipp. 

Joe Mendi, the 18-month-old 
chimpancee, is breaking a Jump to 
London by an engagement at the 
New York Hippodrome. 

The chimp will assist Dr. E. G. 
Crookshank In London in proving 
bis theory of man's descent from the 
ape. 



ILL ASS INJTJBED 

Mary Daye, Dunn and Daye, is 
quarantined with scarlet fever a^ 757 
Montrose avenue, Chicago, and 
would like to hear from her friends 

Hughie Conn at the Mercy Hos- 
pital, Chicago, with a complication 
•f diseases. 

Clinton Lake, manager, New York 
Hippodrome, has been off duty, rest- 
ing up from a nervous condition 
resultant from overwork. 
• James Slater (colored), who has 
been quite ill, is improving. 

Ruth Harris (colored), after a se- 
vere illness, has rejoined "Ellsa 
Scandal." 

Rector and Rector, colored danc- 
ing team, have been compelled to 
cancel several weeks' bookings, 
Iten41ng the recovery of one of the 
brothers who has developed water 
on the knee. The boys have been 
doing a song and dance turn, in 
which the stepping was the main 
feature. 

Sam Lewis, Loew agent, was 
stricken with an attack of acute in- 
digestion Monday afternoon and re- 
moved to his home where he will 
remain for the rest of the week. 

Tal:en ill after tht- Monday matl- 
■es at Panlaces, Los Angeles, Ben 
Nss One, singer, was removed to a 
local hospital for an operation for 
tonsils. 



Wsrnsr Jansssn in 2-Aet 

Werner Jansssn. composer, with 
Bis* Gray, musical comedy, will 
' enter vaudeville under direction of 
Alf WIHOD. ' > • 




JACK HOUSH 



MARIE PATRI 



IHE DRESSY SIDE 

By SALUE 



Putting a House in Order 

Holy Week seemed an opportune moment for a Holy Personage to enti 
and put the Clergyman's House in order, solving its problems of lov«^ 
Justice, etc., which every one within oneself had solved, but needed ths 
other fellow to act out. (Tharies Rand Kennedy's "Servant In the Hou«^. 
playing two special matinees . weekly proves revivals have their couJ\ 
pensations. .'^ 

Violet Kemble Cooper, In both her angelic and troubled roles, is splen< 
did. Her willowy self, dressed With fluffy gray chiffon, flowing sleeves, 
satin gray pumps and stockings. Miss Kimble's blonde tresses, worn 
parted and low at neck, is a most becoming headdress. 

Mary Haskell is one of the best in the cast Her daughter raised la 
the clergyman's home is a delightful bit. Besides khe is pretty, her 
speaking voice unusual; her hair dressed in curls caught at the neck,' 
ic of Titian shade and she wears a simple blue short silk frock. i 



America's premier Tenor and his capable assistant. 

State, New York, this entire week (April 13). Newark next week (Apr. 20) 
and (Apr. 27) Metropolitan, Brooklyn, completing 10 weeks In New York, at 
one of which VARIETY said: "The real class hit, a tenor with unusual 
vocal powers. His high notes are particularly vigorous and pleasing. 
Partner, an extremely attractive young woman, accompanies capably but 
unobtrusively — surprises by springing a melodious soprano — sho's a stun- 
ner. Both possessed of stage presence — method particularly gratifying — 
can play most of the big time." 

Direction, JOE MICHAELS 



Thrills in "Faust" ^ 

Chaliapin, Di Lucca and Moreno gave a tremendous house at a special- 
matinee at the Metropolitan of "Faust" the thrills it wanted. Chailapin's^J^ 
own interpretation of Mephisto and Thursday's not up to his usua^ 
standard or in as good a voice as usual. Morena Is merely a fair Mar-^J 
guerlte to listen to, but delicious to look upon. In the garden in a pais^j 
blue chiffon velvet trained, tight basque, short sleeves, worn with %'.; 
Juliette effect cap, she was a picture. '>; 

The most fascinating of all the scenes Is the dance in the open tO'^ 
the familiar waltz with the fiddlers perched around the tree in the ope^^j 
The costumes (peasant effect) are colorful of black, red and touched 
of blues. And the setting showing gardens, hlUs, mak« this act atmos«^ 
pherlc. 



Near- Prof cssionsl 

The Neighborhood Theatre's "Dance of the Legends" is a corkingi { 
spiffy idea, 60 in the cast The house has transformed its school rooms 
into make-up rooms. The dancing costumes of tolls, tarleton and gol^^ 
tinsel of all shades show the deep interest that Miss Morgan and MlaC^ 
Lowensohn (who is in the show) have taken. 

The idea needs an added idea to give it the touch that will make U | 
really professional. 



Pianist Filled Town Hall 

Guymor Novias, billed as the celebrated Brazilian pianist, la leavli 
America regrretf ully ; she never played better than at her final season' 
concert at Town Hall Saturday afternoon to an audience that filled 
hall and the stage. Her dressing usually of shades of red is in attracts 
contrast to her raven hair and olive complexion, wearing too pron4unc( 
dimples and showing a perfect set of teeth. 

Miss Novias is one of the gracious ones. 



Blanche Sweet's Wild Plunas 

Sequences in colored photography are beautifully effected in "His Sll 
preme Moment" in the beginning and end of this picture at the Strand. 

The contrast in the actress* (Blanche Sweet) life from the stage tt 
the mining camp while overdone and farfetched, her wild plunge into 
burning camp rescuing her lover is thrilling. 

Miss Sweet gives a vivid performance, looking her best in the I 
scene in her Spanish outfit of red and black heavily fringed shawl an4 
huge red flower. Her two white gowns are simple and smart, one wors^. 
in the first scene done in crystals, long waist, very low back with ropeV 
of rhlnestone from shoulder caught at either wrist bracelet fashion. An- 
other white is embroidered and swabbed in chiffon. Miss Sweet's prc41s 
Is good and her hair bobbed and well marc^led. 

Kathleen Meyers' schemes always do not carry. She exaggerates 
greatly but her type is splendid on the screen. Her velvet dinner gown 
cut V snug fitting, long And worn with a head dress of pearlB,'is her most 
becoming outfit Another ensemble of black and white worn with smal) 
turban looks well. 



Faults of -The Fool" 

Edmund Lowe and Anna Dale are giving a stirring performance 
"The Fool" at the Central, but the film In no way compares with 
play. 

The tramp spoils his work with a foolish grin, the girl ehurcb works 
show a pair of gaudy garters seated on the ladder; all the charact« 
seem to concentrate too long on one thought and the pewholders' sc 
with the Reverned Lowe preaching is funny. ^ The only Interssti 
scene is within the church Christmas Eve and the gossiping town 
women in their plain clothes provoke much laughter. 

Anna Dale's touching scenes, especially the one where she recovs 
the use of her legs, are not overdone. Her little simple gingham fro 
one piece, are her only dressing. 



Reward for Worker 



Louise Carter, vaudevllllan, 
playing a dramatic act, "The 
Return Soldier," willing to 
play any time, anywhere, any 
place, making no squawks 
about Sunday shows or place- 
ment on the bills, landed In a 
legitimate show through her 
zealousness to "do her act." 

Miss Carter has signed, to 
play the mother in one of the 
"White Collars" shows, shelv- 
ing her "soldier" turn until her 
legit engagement is finished. 

A vaudeville booker re- 
marked that Miss. Carter had 
often proved a life-saver by 
Jumping in at most Incon- 
venient notices and filling In 
for acts that had cancelled at 
the last minute. By way of 
showing gratitude, he has 
given her "repeats" through 
his houses. 



KASRIAGES 
Dewey Wrigley (Frank Lloyd 
Productions) to Elsie Fisher (United 
Studios), Hollywood. <3al.. April 7. 

Joseph Carbonaro to Miss Annie 
Llcata, both of Lawrence, Mass., 
on Wednesday, April 8. The bride- 
groom Is a member of the orches- 
. tra In the Empire, Lawrence. 



HOUSES OPENING 

The Pekin, Savannah, Qa., open*^ 
April 20 with vaudeville and plo-. 
tures. 

The Globe, Atlantic City, will opea^: 
with Kelth-Albee vaudeville as » | 
summer policy. June 29. The houss^jj 
plays elgth acts twice dally. Oeorgt ! 
Young will be the resident manage 
Eddie Darling will book the bills. 

The Brighton Casino. Brlghto* 
Beach, will open with Kelth-Albst 
raudeville, booked by Lawren< 
Goldie, May 8. The house pla7< 
eight acts two a day. 

The Palace, South Norwalk, Conit, 
will play seven acts on both endi|^ 
beginning next week^ 

The Woodside, Peetsburg, N. J* 
will add three acts with pictures oft; 
the last half beginning next weelu 
The vaudeville policy will obtalt; 
throughout the summer. 



nr AHD OUT 

Wright and Besslnger (Radl* 
Franks) cancelled Loew's Boui** 
vard, New York, through douWJ 
trouble. Frank Wright was call«# 
to Hamilton, Canada, his home toW«j 
through his fathers serious lllneifc 
artd Besslnger was stricken with < 
cold. 

SI Layman of Layman anJ Kll«>|j 
ata the Parody Club, New Yorki« 
sustained a bad fracture of hi.-' ank" 
while dancing at the cafe FrldaJ. 
night. He Is in bod recupcratlnr 



V^ednesday. April 16, IM* 



IIMES SQUARE 



VARIETY 



REEK WAITER 
aVEUP$S(l-- 

FOR MORE! 



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\ 



^ut Henry Walter* DU- 

appeared at Bowie — 
W Not a Jockey 

r • — .• 

jjmanuel Carazousnoa, formerly a 
^raiter at the 44th Street Hotel, had 
ytoeived many tips In cash from pa- 
ttona and many tips on the ponlea, 
Mit never a tip as to how to be- 
eoipe a manager of a Jockey until 
be met Henry Walters, a cadaver- 
Cfu person, who 4ol4 the Greek 
^^ter bow h^ could make untold 
wMlth by becomixtK manager for 
iff. Kmanuel wa^ In/ormed it 
voutd only cost him |250. He could 
Biake this In part payments, Wal- 
ter^ stated that he would take $81 
oa. account. The, faithful Greek 
B»^9 the full payment of |250. 

• Walters, whom the police say has 
A sisable criminal record, told 
Kmanuel all about his riding for 
roTnUy. Qven tpld hiip of bis cbl- 
^ of his sa^ |i.p4 the loops pa 
1^., riding. SUI4. , He promls<^d 
^joUifuel bonus^ if .he woi^ the 
drand Prix and the English Derby. 

.Fvrther than that, Henry, showed 
several contracts to Kmanuel as to 
the wealthy men that had first call 
on his mounts. He mentioned a 

Sli-known iallU«nali;e's name, and 
en the waiter, exhibited ignor- 
«iy» as tp who thla.man was, Wal- 
ters arched his eyebrows an^ ex- 
pressed amazement. 

He even showed a last testament 
and will to Emanuel showing that 
he had bequeathed $120,000 to his 
sweetheart, WandA Englehart. This 
the alleged will read -Was to be 
fdnnd In a strong box in the Bank 
of England. 

^appy to become a Crpesus 60 
jnrfiTtlV. ■ Emanuel paid over his 
loney to Walters. They packed 
(eir grips and started for Bowie, 
Id. Both rieach tJieYe happy, Wal- 
iiin more elated than Ematiu61. 
^hey headed for a hotel with both 
grips loaded. 

* 'Binanuel, hot f?o be outdone.'wdre 
Ihia best che6kered suit, spats and 

Aav. He want era to appear a^ a 
rt^ElI sportsman. His face beaiped 
•p h^ thought how ,eoon he was to 
hWome a No. 2 Pittsburgh JniU. 

Presently it dawned on Walters 
he ought to excuse himself for a. 
brief while. Emanuel was told to 



Tstotjust a second. Emanuel waited 
and waited. With no funds, 
Emanuel was at a loss as to how 
to get back to his ]ob in Times 
Square. 

The baggage containing the cloth- 
Iflg was deposited with a w.-k. 
Uncle, who had his fraternity slg9 
suspended from t^e front of "his 
store. 

KlT»e first thing in New York 
BlBanuel did was to hurry to see 
y Messrs. Ferguson and Cammeyer. 
^ There he told his sad tale. To- 
gether they strolled Broadway, and 
at 47th street '^ame across Mr. Wil- 
tet*. He laughed when arrested. 

"The only horse I ever rode," thte 
detectives said Walters told them, 
"Vas at Coney Island, on the 
carousel." 

Walters Waived examination and 
was held in bail of 1 5,000 for the 
actHsn of the Grand Jury. 



Edna EUifl Arrested Thru 
Fondness for Children 

Bdn« McLaughlin, alnger and 
musician, known professionaUIy as 
Edna Ellis, 11 West 63d street, was 
a prisoner at the West 47th street 
police station Sunday afternoon, 
charged with kidnaping. She was 
held in $10,000 bail. 

Her arrest was due to the alert- 
ness of Isadore Rosenbluth, a taxi 
driver. Sfa» had engaged him somt 
time before and h« was taking her 
to her home when she asked him 
to stop as the machine reached 49th 
street and 8th avenue where some 
children were playing on the side- 
walk. 

She hailed one of the tots, Helen 
Mahoney, three, of 736 9th avenue, 
and lifting her into the taxi, asked 
the chauffeur to drive on. He did 
so slowly, observing her caressing 
the child and telling her of a dog, 
cat and parrot she was going to let 
her play with when they got to her 
home. The driver then proceeded 
until he came upon policeman Kar- 
wasky of the West 47th street sta- 
tion and told him of his suspicions. 

The. policeman ordered him to 
drive to the station house where 
they arrived as the frantic mother 
was reporting her lost child. 

The prisoner apparently did not 
realize the seriousness of her posi- 
tion and smiled a& the police ques- 
tioned her. Incidentally revealing 
that one of her teeth was set with 
a diamond. 

Her husband, She said, was man- 
ager of one Of the Broadway thea- 
tres. Wheti questioned further she 
located him deflnitely at the Shu- 
bert theatre on 44th street, where 
he is a property man. 

When seen later at the theatre 
and questlooed as to his wife's ac- 
tions, he was surprised to learn of 
her arrest ahd said he had not seen 
her for the past twenty-four hours. 
Ha said they had been married for 
over twenty years and during that 
time she had brought twQ children 
into the world, both of whom died. 
He said she had filled numerous 
stage engagements during their 
married life. . 

The husband went to the station 
house to console bis wif^ and said 
he would see her through her 
troubles. She was taken to thM 
West 30th street station and locked 
up for the ^ight. 




. Cabaret Dancer's Voice 
Saves Valuable Ring 

Ruth Herba, dancer at the Green 
yan Cabaret; Greenwich Village, 
has her voice to thank for still be- 
ing possessor of the two-karat dia- 
mond ring which now adOrns the 
third finger of her left hand. The 
dancer has also learned that it does 
not pay to display tempting gems 
to covetous gents who are wont to 
patronize the Village places for the 
purpose of prospecting, according 
to the way the precinct detectives 
put it. 

Miss Herba has been dancing in 
the revue for the past three weeks 
and has been one of the few non- 
mixers of the cabaret. Last Friday 
night she left for her apartment, 
around the corner from the caba- 
ret, and was surprised when two 
masked men accosted her in the 
vestibule and attempted to tear the 
ring from her finger. Despite the 
warning of the bandits, she made 
an outcry which frightened them 
off and which brought Patrolman 
Ryan of the Charles street station 
to her assistance. When Ryan ar-* 
rived he found the actress pros- 
trate from the scare and summoned 
Dr. PerriUo. 



S^ Tickets Kef used at 
Palace J Woman Summons 

A woman, who gave her nanoe 
as Mme. Iswalsky, said to ^Ise an 
actress, accompanied by a lawyer, 
appeared in West Side Court and 
obtained a summons from Magis- 
trate McAndrews charglnp "John 
I>oe," a ticket seller in the Royal 
Ticket Agency, 1668 Broadway, with 
withholding the purcliase price of 
two tickets she bought for a per- 
formanre at the Palace theatre 
(vaudeville). The «ummons is re- 
turnable tdday (Wednesday). 

According, to. the Mme., she went 
to the ticket apency and bought 
two seat.s. When she proffered them 
at the Palace it recused to acknow- 
'edgc them on, the grounds, she said, 
tna^ they were pg^rchased from a 
"peculator. She argued with the of- 
nclals of the Palace, then wont to 
the West Side Cotn-t and obtained 
the summrtns. 

Magistrate Simpson will hear the 
complaint. ■ • ■• 



44th St. Hotel Opens 

A dinner was tendered to John 
McQlynn gfunday night by a group 
of briars and Lambs. The feed 
Was to celebrate the opening of 
McGlynn's hew 44th Street Hotel. 
. Many prominent theatrical folk 
attended. McGlynn is a cousin of 
Frank McOlynn. the actor, and a 
prominent hotel man, formerly own- 
er and operator of the Rennsalaer 
Inn. Troy, N. Y.. and president of 
the New York Hotel Men's Asso- 
ciation. 



HAZEL CROSBY 

American Prima Donna 
Max Rich at the Piano 
TiUs week (April 12), Loew's 
Strand, Washington. 

Booked until July 20, Ijoew's, 
South and Middle West. 

Dir. CHARLES J. FITZPATRICK 
160 West 46th StrMt, New York 



SQ. RENTS 'WAY UP 



Rental values for atorea on 
Broadway in the Times Square 
section have gone up by leaps and 
bounds within the last few months. 
The notice has gone out to the 
holders of leases on the stores of 
the Putnam Building that they wLU 
have to get out by Oct. 1, seemingly 
have started those located there 
seeking new spots. 

The McBrides are reported ^fter 
a building of West 42nd street, 
which th^y wajit to purchase to 
house their theatre ticket agency. 
The building is cow occupied on 
the lower floor by another agency.. 

Still another agency on the op' 
poslte side of Broadway which has 
a lease on a store which has 16 
years to go has turned down an 
offer of a premium of |64,0(K) for 
the right to occupy the store, even 
though the new tenants do not wish 
to go in until the fall of 1926. 



'Times*' Truck Driver 
Robbed by Young Bandit 

Uow a lone bandit, a youth who 
appeared to be an Italian, about 19, 
robbed James Kenny, a chauffeur, 
382 East 152nd street, Bronx, em- 
ployed by the New York "Times," 
at 43wl street and Broadway three 
o'clock Sunday morning was told 
to Detectives Harry Stevens and 
Charles Dugan of the West 47th 
street station. The bandit after he 
pointed a gun at Kenny took col- 
lections amounting to $180 from him 
and dicappeared east on 42nd street. 

Kenny drove to the police stat'.on 
where he unfolded the tale. Ho 
told the detectives he was proceed- 
ing south on Srd avenue when at 
45th street he was haled by the 
bandit. The latter asked him for a 
life. Kenny complied. The bandit 
spoke to Kenny of how he expected 
to wear his new faster suit if the 
weather permitted. They became 
very chummy. When the auto de- 
livery truck that Kenny was driv- 
ing arrived at 43rd street and 
Broadway Kehny^s new found friend 
asked him to bring the truck to a 
halt. 

Kenny did. Then, he said, the 
thug shoved a gun against his 
stomach and said: "Let me take 
that collection you ha,ve with you." 
Kenny said he was so terror 
stricken he looked around for 
pelestria/is and cops but could see 
none, tie said ttie bandit went 
through him and took the money, 
^he latter warned Kenny to remain 
quiet until he vanished or he would 
return and "fix him." 

The chauffeur furnished a good 
description of the bandit. Kenny 
said the hold-up man was a dapper 
youth, about live feet, -weighing 130 
pounds, black hair ahd dark suit 



DRESS UP IN HONOLULU 

Honolulu, April 1. 
Nine bathing girls were hauled 
into court here and given suspended 
sentences of 13 months' each be- 
cause their costumes failed to meet 
the requirements of the Desh.i 
bathing suit l.iw, which prohll It.s 
persons over 14 appearing "on the 
streets without more garb than a 
mei'e 'bathing !iuft. 

Judge Harry Steiner after nen- 
tencing the nint^ cnlprlts. announced 
that the law wttdM be rigidly cn- 
1 forced. ' ■ ■ " ■ '' •• 



Greenwald, Ticket Broker, 
Accuses James Walsh 

Detectives Cammeyer ^nd Fer- 
gueon of the West 47th street sta- 
tion, lodged an additional com- 
plaint of grand liirceny in West 
Side Court against James Walsh, 
27, ticket broker, of 6912 Seventh 
avenue, Brooklyn. His ball was in- 
creased by Magistrate McAndrews 
from $1,500 to $3,000. Walsh was 
arrested on the complaint of Ed- 
ward Gruenwald, theatre ticket 
broker, of 237 West 4Bth street, 
who charged Feb. 13 Walsh refused 
to return to him $105 Gruenwald 
gave him in tickets for the show, 
"Rose-Ma^e." 

This charge was placed against 
Walsh after he had been previou?ily 
arrested by the same detectives on 
Gruenwald's complaint that on 
March 15, last, he bought 850 
tickets for a concert at Aeolian 
Hall. Miss Bayne was to be the 
star. 

The concert was cancelled, ac- 
cording to Gruenwald. When *e de- 
manded the return of his money in 
this transaction he was unabla to 
get it. Gruenwald is In the theatre 
ticket agency business with his 
brother, George, at the West 46th 
street address. 



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Catholic Church Advises 
Against "Dirt Shows 

At a business meeting of the Holy 
Name Society of the Holy Name 
Catholic Church, 97th street and 
Amsterdam avenue, resolutions 
were adapted condemning thi use 
of blasphemous language on the 
stage. 

In the ■ same resolutions mem- 
bers wore urged to remain away 
from theatres showing blasphemous 
or immoral performances. The reso- 
lutlon* were submitted to Auxiliary 
Bl.«ihop Dunn, who is leading the 
Cnmpalgn against "dirf shows" in 
New York. 

iTollowing the passing 6f the reso- 
luUons Judge Alfred Jf. TalUy gave 
an i11ustra,ted lecture and spoke on 
^he . proposed campaign for the 
Catholic Charities ¥\in^ for New 
York Diocese. 



LUCILLE DOUGLAS FLEECED 



Charges Tailor Sold Her Glass for 
Diamonds 



LuciliA Douglas, 22S West 71st 
street, said to be a former vaude- 
ville actress, was the complainant 
in West Side Court against Salva- 
tore De Angelis, 39, tailor, of 424 
24th street, Brooklyn. De Angelis 
was charged with fleecing Miss, 
Douglas out of $2,000 March 2, last. 
Do Angelis was arraigned befor^ 
Magistrate McAndrews on a shor'. 
affidavit ahd held Ih ball Of |2,5QP 
for further examination. 

According to Miss Douglas t)e 
Angelis abcdmpariled by a' friend 
came to her home and explained 
how she could make a large surti of 
money in the form of cotnmis^ioh 
on the sale of Some diamonds. She 
stated that Ue Angelis and his 
friend showed her a packet of dia- 
monds and asked her to have them 
appraised. She did. The pawn- 
broker told her they were worth 
$9,000. The detectives aver that 
Miss Douglass offered the pair 
$2,000 for the gems. 

They .said that the amount was 
not enough. Two days later, they 
said, De Angelis and his friend re- 
turned and told her that they would 
sell for her offer as they were 
unablt to do better. She gave 
them the money. She again had 
the "gems" appraised o,nly .to find 
out they were glass. De Angelis 
was arrested in Springfield, Mass. 
He denied the charge. 



SHOMRONS OF N. Y. 
POLICE GIVING DINNER 



650 Jewish Officers on Metro- 
politan Force Entertaining 
Friends May 10 



On May 10 at the Hotel Penn- 
sylvania the 650 Jewish New York 
police officers of the Shomron So- 
ciety, composed exclusively of He- 
brew members of the force, will give 
their dinner and ball to an expected 
attendance of over S,500. 

Shomron, in Hebrew, is "Guard- 
ian." It is the name of the police 
ofUcer in Jerusalem. The Shomron 
Society has been organfzed fbr 
about Ig months. In its member- 
ship are all of the Jewish members 
of the New York police, from lieu- 
tenant to patrolman. Its oflncera 
are Sergt. Harry Oreenberg, presi- 
dent; Patrolman Harry Schrleber, 
vice - president, and Detective 
Charles Rosenberg, secretary. Pa- 
tr6Iitiani Nathaniel Snydecker is ser- 
geai^t-at-arms. 

In conjunction with the affair an 
entertainment will be provided. De- 
tective Leo Rdsenberg, favorably 
J<nown to the managers of Times 
square, will be in charge of that .de- 
partment. ■'•-■"•'• ■-•-.♦ ■ M'V. 



"BLIND GEORGE'' SIGNED 



Music Firm Takes Unaeeino ViHag* 
Pianist and C«mpoMr 



George Rnsso, blind pianist, who 
is fbmUarly known aniong . habitues 
of Gr«enwich Villag* cabareAs as 
"Blind George," haa flnally gotten 
a break after many years of 
plugging at musical compositions. 
He has been placed under contract 
by the Triangle Musio Compamy 
which is sponsoring his flrst pub- 
lished number "8ilT«r Sands of 
Walkiki" for which Russo com- 
posed the fnoslc to a lyrio by Mar- 
vin Smolev. 

Russo is married and has a 
young daughter. > j.- — • 



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KtsttBioifs BHooxnro 

Considerable mystery surrounds 
the shooting of Frederick Sietert, 
25, salssmAn, .>of 124 94th street, 
Astoria, Queens. Seifert was re- 
moved in a taxlcab to Folyclinir 
Hospital where a bullet in his left 
shoulder was removed. Detectives 
Ferguson and Love of the West 
47th Street station ara conducting 
an investigation. 

Monday . afternoon Soifert was 
taken to the hospital in a taxlcab. 
He had haled the chauffeur tJt 46th 
street and Broadway. When reach- 
ing the hospital the police were 
notified. 

According to Seifert he was pass- 
ing 45th street on Broadway when 
ha felt a sharp pain in the Ifft 
shoulder. He said he saw blood 
trickling from the wound. He then 
called the taxi. Although the de- 
tectives took his story with a grain 
of salt they toured the neighbor- 
hood where he said he was shot. 

Investigation there failed to elicit 
any information of any shooting. 
BroaTTway was thronged at the time 
with theatregoers. 



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DAME SOPHIE TUCKER (4) 

Aongs 

20 Mins.; On« and Full (Special) 

Palace 

Sophie Tucker la back at the Pal- 
act with all new aonga, most of 
which are served up aa song: scenes 
and with the former "Madame" 
biUiriK now abbreviated to Dame. 
Ted Shapiro and Jack Carroll con- 
tinue to manipulate the ivories, and 
in this new frame-up are flanked by 
an unbilled man who works in sev- 
eral character bits in the song 
scenes, and a girl violinist, who 
Is a wizard. Soph told the mob her 
name, but this reviewer was out of 
hearing distance. Nevertheless, the 
kid Is there with the violin stuff 
as any of Monday night's crowd will 
testify. 

Soph looked like a million as 
usual, and came on to a great re- 
ception and introductoried with 
"Sob Sister Sadie," and remained 
on for "It's How Young You Feel," 
both clocking for a bulls-eytf, and 
then going into a satire on the 
movies for comedy character num- 
ber, "Polly, the Pest of Hollywood," 
which she worked up into a neat 
travesty, assisted by the unbilled 
male. She then withdrew in favor 
of the girl violinist, who "sent across 
a classic that brought a fat hand, 
returning for "Me and Myself," a 
novelty nimiber, and following with 
a parody on "Oh, Katharina," with 
a typical . "Chauve-Souris" get-up 
that was a veritable i>anic. A flir- 
tation bit with Shapiro and CarrolT 
in "one" came Just before a ballad. 
A school room bit In "one" fol- 
lowed with the boys as pupils for 
aome comedy repartee, with Soph 
as a scheolmarm, which prefaced 
another sobber. For a windup she 
sent across "My Yiddlsher Mam- 
ma," singing it flrst in Snglish and 
'then in Yiddish, leaving to the 
loudest noise of the evening and 
being brought back for a speech. 

Soph ts still the sho\/man as of 
yore and has one of the best turns 
she has had In some time, in her 
present routine, which is made of 
the stuff that cannot miss. Edba. 



GEORGE and NORMANDIE 
Talk and Songs 

16 Mins.; One (Special) -N 

^h Ave. 

Jack George and a feminine part- 
ner in what, according to Variety's 
flies, is a new act. The former is 
in blackface before a special drop 
of an Bgyptian Tomb, with the 
woman in riding costume. 

The turn is away nicely under 
the supposition the man holds no 
bflef for fooling around with mum- 
mies after which a 'plain house 
drop replaces the special and 
George walks on to deliver a com- 
edy sermon, which may be a throw- 
back to his former vehicle. At least 
it looks that way. 

Placed third on this house's 
first half bill the team were rolling 
up a sizeable score until the emer- 
sion from the tomb when the pace 
slackened. A brief vocal solo by 
the woman, which brought back 
"Just a Little Love, a Little Kiss" 
in French, served as the dividing 
line, after which another song, 
again by Normandie, marked the 
climax. A more suitable finish Is 
due for Insertion as the current one 
gives George no good reason for his 
reappearance and simply amounts 
to his returning for a bow after 
the fire has gone out. 

The team did nicely and are posi- 
tive before audiences not of the too 
exacting type. The one impediment 
is the act's wealcness in its final 
minutes. 8kig. 



CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG A ۥ. 

(2) 
<n-he Adorable Wife" (Sketch) 
IS Mins.; Full (Special) 
Palace 

Lewia A Gordon are sponaortng 
the picture star's appearance in 
vaudeville. Tom Barry baa supplied 
the playlet and also is credited for 
its direction. \Vhile not especially 
strong it may suffice to propel the 
screen favorite. At least it gives 
her a role of opportunity despite its 
talklness and absence of action, the 
latter absent mainly through the 
story not warranting it. 

"The Adorable Wife" is Just an- 
other one of those triangles with a 
tinge of politics. John Chandler, 
who has been carrying on a clan- 
destine affair, has been thrust into 
politics and nominated for the Gov- 
ernorship of his state. His oppo- 
nents include a hostile press, which 
have put one of their star scribes 
on his trail, and the latter believes 
that he has dug up the existing scan- 
dal. Chandler has really come to 
the "other woman's" menage to spell 
finis to the affair, but the latter has 
different ideas. The wife follows in 
attempting to save the situation and 
her husband's reputation by pre- 
tending all three are on friendly 
terms and calls up the newspaper 
to hav^ the reporter sent back for 
a statement. 

The wife then pleads with her op- 
ponent that she relinquish her claim 
upon the husband. She says she 
loves him in .e of all, but is 
mainly interestcil in saving his rep- 
utation and helping him achieve his 
life's dream. The other woman is 
obdurate until the wife shows she 
is wiling to sacrfice her husband 
if that be the cost of saving his 
reputation. The "other woman" la 
satisfied, i^nce she has been mis- 
tress of the situation, and returns 
the husband with thanks. 

Miss Young gives a corking in- 
terpretation of the wife. Louise 
White and Harry Hollingsworth 
provided adequate support. 

The sketch hit with this audience 
as closer of the flrst half undoubted- 
ly through the star's popularity 
rather than the piece itself. Its fu- 
ture also will depend upon the per- 
sonality and popularity of the star. 

EdbQ. 



JACK HALEY 

ROCK 
TMK 
It llkw.| Omm 



HELEN EBV 



1%ls «M l*v« a two-act that 
Bteaa aad enough genuine 
Uuch material to set it pretty for the 
biK tlBM. It la a aew alUance.con- 
alaUnv of Jack Haley (Haley and 
Krafts) and Helen Eby Rock, a cute 
trick. wiM makes an excellent foil 
for the rib-tickling humor of Haley- 
Miaa Rock affects a dumbdora that 
is a classic for simplicity, with much 
of Haley's dialog being inside stuff 
on Just how dumb his sweetie is. 
The gags and laugh material are 
ideally bunched to make for spon- 
taneous comedy throughout and is 
spaced by songs which also help 
nicely. 

Despite a tough assignment of 
opening the second half after an ex- 
ceptionally strong flrst section, the 
team scored one of the hits and have 
something that will hit anywhere. 

Edbo. 



SAWYER and EDDY 
Trapeze Balancing 
9 Mins.; Full 
5th Ave. 

Mixed team working Jointly on a 
swinging trapeze with balancing 
holds to good effect as a vaude 
opener. Both attempt a punning 
crossflre, painfully clear as to dic- 
tion, but seemingly of assistance. 

The male half is the main 
worker with a wide arch swing on 
his knees as the main item. The 
girl, dressed in black, offers a 
comely appearance. 

A bit more naturalness in Verbal 
delivery should help, although the 
turn gives the impression of re- 
alising upon its obvious objective, a 
vaude bill getaway. Bkig. 



JOHNNY DOOLEY CO. (9) 
Comedy, Songs and Dancing 
27 Mins.; Full (Special)^ , 

5th Ave. 

Johnny, of the clan tJooley, has 
gathered some of the comedy 
scenes last gleaned in Paul Gerard 
Smith's "Keep Kool' revue, which 

inhabited Broadway last summer 
but were later inserted in the road 
edition of Ziegfeld's '24 "Follies." 
To wit: the sneezing melodrama, 
lunatic asylum, Dooley's personal 
acrobatic burlesque and a hotel 
foyer bit. Spacing Dooley's en- 
trances is a cast of eight, four men 
and as many women, with the girls 
filling most of the watts by songs 
and various dancing. ^ 

The act shapes as well able to 
slip in as a standard comedy turn 
with Dooley's hoke and eccentric 
falls able to procure laughs. Jack 
Waldron is the most active as- 
sistant, while a minature blond edi- 
tion made herself personally 
known through a couple of num- 
bers and appearance. 

Between scenes the action takes 
place in "one" before the house 
drapes while the full sUge set con- 
sists of a black eye fronted by a 
few ob«tacles in the way of appro- 
priate furniture. The girls look well 
with their dressing and the male 
qu«ta adheres to dinner Jackets. 
Dooley maintains his tramp attire. 

Well down in the running order 
the act clicked from its opening, 
i-uns fast and is assuredly good 
vaudeville. stclp. 



THREE WALTERS 

Aerial 

7 Mins.: Three 

Flying act, comprising two men 
and a woman. The latter is in ab- 
breviated attire; one of the men in 
comedy get-up and the other 
straight. 

Two horizontal bars are em- 
ployed in addition to the trapeze. 
The aerial feats are well performed 
and clicked in the closing position. 



WOMEN AND FLOWERS OF 

•FAIN 
Dancing and Vecal 
36 Mins.; Full Special 
Coliseum, London 

Liondon, March 11. 
There Is bo knowing what a 
Coliseum audience will stand for. 
Once ttaelr passion for being, edu- 
cated baa been appealed to, they 
will listen to and applaud acts that 
would rouse a mere pleasure-loving 
audience to fury. Thus they were 
encouraging towards the Trinity 
Madrigal Club of Cambridge under- 
graduates, though the manage- 
ment's own opinion la expressed in 
the fact that this feature dropped 
in one week from headline to al- 
most invisible type. 

Now t&ey are receiving in awed 
silence a "choreographic and 
lyrical fantasy" called "Women 
and Flowers of Spain." It con- 
sists of 11 scenes and lasts 35 
minutes, which seem like Aours. 

The only real .excitement open- 
ing night was caused by the com- 
pany's unaTaillng efforts to dodge 
the scenery as It was changed. 
When a piusionate lover was 
whacked on the head by a falling 
canvas and when a dying toreador 
had to move quickly to get his le^ 
out of some ruins by moonlight 
there was a subdued stir of sleep- 
ers awakening. Otherwise their 
slumbers were only disturbed by 
the raucous voices of the beauty 
chorus. 

The ladies of southern climes 
may mature rapidly, and this, pos- 
sibly, explains the number of 
double chins. 

A film introduced into the torea- 
dor episode caused an outbreak of 
hissing. It is customary in the 
bullfight for old horses, whose vo- 
cal chords have been cut, to be de- 
liberately exposed to the bull's on- 
sraught. The film showed one of 
these poor animals being kept by 
its rider against the horns that 
gored into flanks. Following this, 
the irallery's opinion was that Span- 
ish singers should also have their 
vocal chords cut. 

Meanwhile the Trinity Madrigal 
Club, dolled up in pullover sweat- 
ers and halloo trousers, and still 
wearing their makeup, h^d assem- 
bled at the back of the grand cir- 
cle. Both the pretty young men 
and the amply proportioned ladies 
represented showmanship at its 
lowest ebb. 



WEST AND BURNS 

Blackface 

13 Mins.; One 

A two-man combination of the 
type long familiar to vaudeville. A 
decided contrast in «lzes. one being 
ever six feet tall. Ther» Is byp!ay 
for comedy through exchange of 
patter, with the act offering a 
novelty in taller chap playing a 
selection upon an ordinary piece of 
gas pipe, aided by an Improvised 
speakeiT operated a la slide trom- 
bone. This is not the first time that 
the use of a gas pipe as a musical 
Instrument has been called into the 
varieties, but it is a novelty aa 
manipulated by this team. 

There is also a combined musical 
trick, one man playing a washboard 
while the other strums a banjo. 

Surefire for the pop houses and 
an emphatic hit at this house. 

Mark. 



NEWHOFF and PHELPS and CO. 

(10) 
"A Musical Puxzle"; Comedy 
IS Mins.; Full Stage; (Parior) 
Palace, Chicago 

Chicago, April 12. 

Irving Newhoff and Dode Phelps 
have a new act patterned in certain 
respects after their former vehicle 
and employing at least one of the 
old numbers. They open in one on 
a settee in front of the house drape. 
Irving is calling on Dode. but the 
telephone keeps ringing and Dode 
invites the boy friends who <!all up 
to drop around, as she is terribly 
lonesome. Irving rightly regards 
this as a slur. 

The act leaps to full stage with 
the entrances of the various boy 
friends worked up for laughs. The 
boy friends prove to be adept 
Jaxsers and find their Instruments 
secreted in and behind the piano. 

As in their former offering, Irv- 
ing and Dode are alternately coo- 
ing doves and active belligerenta 
Their singing and their methods 
remain, as ever, sureflre. They are 
as clever a pair of comedy singers 
as have done their stuff in vaude- 
ville since Norworth and Hayes. 

The present act is "in.** Loop. 



LEW HEARN and Co. (2) 
Comedy, Talk and Songs 
14 Mine.; Full and One 
Fifth Ave. 

Lew Heam, the rube comedian, 
has a girl partner taller than his 
old partner, Bonita, In this new 
turn. The act opens full stage. The 
girl, as an actress staying at a hotel 
in a small town, is annoyed by the 
noise made by a convention of "but- 
ter and egg" men in an adjoining 
room. 

Answering a knock on the door, 
she is greeted by Hearn in his rube 
character. He wants to borrow a 
corkscrew. They strike up a con- 
versation interrupted by the house 
detective. Heam hides under a 
drape, but comes forth when he 
hears the door slam. The "dick" 
feigns an exit, but remains in the 
room to capture Hearn. The latter 
slips him some coin and everything 
is copesetty. 

The turn closes in "one" with 
Hearn and the girl doing a double 
#)ng and comedy dance. Che has 
a splendid singing voice» is an ideal 
foil for Hearn and possesses con- 
siderable personality. The dialogue 
is bright, topical and consistent. 

The act can hold a spot on the 
best of big time bills. Con, 



BOB NATHANSON'S ORCH. (10) 
Music, Dancing, Songs 
20 Mins; Full Stage (Special) 
Fifth Ave. 

A group of eight average musi- 
cians with an orchestra and singing 
turn led by Lillian Hertz. The act 
goes in heavy for effects, but stamps 
itself for the small time through 
the "Sally" number. In this num- 
ber Nathenson steps out of the 
ensemble for a recitation that kills 
it. His pronunciation is faulty and 
his delivery only fair. An effect is 
a back drop illuminated as a church 
exterior with Miss Hertz and a male 
pantomiming Sally's downfall. 

A male dancer, Steve Rogers, reg- 
istered twice, once with an excellent 
routine of buck and slides and again 
with a "Charleston." The musicians 
do some vocaJiaing with passes. An 
attempt at comedy, a trombone and 
comet duet, also missed and meant 
nothing. 

The act is elaborately produced 
am* .has possibilities. The effects, 
liguting and musical talents of the 
castare tip top. The weakness lies 
in the one number mentioned and 
the lack of novelty, the entire turn 
being a reproduction of numerous 
others that have preceded it. 

In its present shape the act is a 
small time flash. The services of 
an experienced producer would 
probably lift the classification. 

Con. 



FITZGERALD and MADISON 

Talk 

12 Mins.; two and one 

American, Chicago 

Chicago, April 14. 

Fitzpatrick of (Fitzpatrlck and 
Qulgley) and Madison of (Madison 
and Bailey) are from the coast 
where they are reported to have 
been out of business for several 
years. The new alignment is a 
good one and they should find work 
on the intermediate time. 

The turn commences in a dra- 
matic vein with a special drop rep- 
resenting a small town depot. This 
bit isn't bad but when the curtain 
goes down after about five minutes 
it's hard to know whether it's on 
the level. The boys take one legiti- 
mate bow as dramatic actors and 
then when the curtain falls they get 
caught in it and from that point on 
they are hokum comics. 

Showmanship puts them over. 



WESTON and YOUNG 
Ringing, Talking 
11 Mins.; One (Spec. Drape) 
American, Chicago 

Chicago, April 14. 

Man and woman in act heavily 
punned frOm the scrap l>ook. Man 
opens with a poor song that has a 
tendency to kill interest right at 
the start. The woman enters in the 
throes of a cross word. She says 
the stage manager has Just told her 
a flve letter word meaning "a kick 
in the pants" is "flask." 

There follows some chatter anent 
the cross word stuff, timely but not 
very funny. Man follows with an- 
other resurrected song. Should 
meet the same fate as the first song. 

The remainder of the act is a 
hodge-podge. The couple's delivery 
is a blend of the old and the new. 
They are competent performers and 
do remarkably well with what they 
have. But they won't get far with 
it. The woman wears two okay 
gowns. The man affects a bk>ndlsh 
sack suit. 



INDIAN JAZZ REVUE (7) 
Full Stage (Special Set) 
American Roof 

Here la a new scheme in the 
market, though it has but little 
but still enough for small time, 
an Indian Jan Revue, with two 
three Indiana lb It Its composi 
however, is Immaterial. There 
enough feathers around as in 
dress for a whole tribe. 

Closing the first part on the 
somewhat confined up there throi 
the small stage limiting the 
ductlon look of an Indian vil 
which may h^ve been used in 
downstairs theatre, the turn 
over at the finish through an ai 
batic dancer who used the Geo: 
Primrose melody for the "essei 
stuff," and also the Primrose ate] 
but added on the acrobatics w! 
were the big noise. 

Previously and immediately afi 
the Indian boss of the turn Infoi 
the audience everyone in it Ip 
genuine reservation Indian, 
introduced "Princess Lillian, 
only Indian singing Jazz son 
And the Princess sang them 
though right out of a cabaret, 
really an Indian princess, Lil 
ceived a great sawdust train! 
Later the Chief sang a ballad v 
her. another test she endured, 
the audience. ^^ 

Before that happened, howeveit^ 
and before the Chief spun a rope ^» 
couple of times, another Indian, th»i 
trombone player, likewise sang ^ 
ballad. Why bot^ of the ballai 
singers are believed to be Indies^ 
is because they looked like Indiaai^ 
and sang the ballads as you migW 
imagine Indians would sing them, ii 

Ahead of that the ensemble efl 
six men making up the Indian JoMi 
Band played Jazz much like ihM 
German bands had been playing m 
in the alleys for 50 years beforej 
them. . This Indian bunch suggest*! 
ed the German bands were thtj 
original Jazzers and didn't kiTOw it.^ 

Meantime, in front of the tepes' 
and with an evident disinclinatioal 
to attract attention to himself, sat %; 
young fellow in Indian make-ap:' 
thumping a tom-tom, not noisUjf 
nor prettily. He was the dancer. 
After his flrst dance he stopped ib» 
act, working it up by threatening i 
the audience by looks and gestures^ 
of impatience at their applause, bull 
getting in a little comedy for thi^ 
encore that no Indian could evi^ 
think of. That put over the tur»; 
without a doubt. .*• 

This act can go along on small* 
time, even witli its "Jazz" music (!)t 

If the turn could work in a littlt 
talk. Just a little to kid itself, aai 
allow the house to know that It 
doesn't take the work too seriouBly| 
it would be all the better for the 
results, for that acrobatic dance IP 
a cinch. Bime 






CHARLES RUGGLES and Co. 
"Wives" (Comedy) 
21 Mins.; Full Stage 
Fifth Ave. 

Charles Ruggles from the legitk; 
mate has selected a sure fire com**' 
dy vehicle in "Wives." It is rf' 
farce comedy nature and well sulteit < 
to Ruggles' personality and talentA, 

The story concerns the morn! 
after a big night. Mr. Ruggles 
informed by his butler that he m 
ried the night ixrevlous. He t 
the butler about it when he arrivi 
home inebriated, but neglected If'; 
tell him the name of the girl. ,J 

Ruggles is under the care of i^ 
nurse, with whom he is in love. B»\ 
has a tea date with tne two K^P^ 
he was with the uight previous aaiC] 
tries by guile to ascertain whiek' 
one he married. Both reply wMk, 
endearing terms to him. r 

He and the butler connive to 8<^ 
cure the marriage license which tMp 
think each girl has. Their effortt* 
to extract the paper from one girTi 
stocking while Orinking tea is. 4^ 
piece of sure-flre low comedy that; 
will bring bellows. 

It flnally develops Ruggles hal 
married the nurse with whom he If 
in love. The act is constructed «f, 
the most obvious materials, but wMfci 
Charles Ruggles name and talenP 
should be a welcome addition t* 
any vaudeville bill. At this hoot* 
It cleaned up. 

Mr. Ruggles tried out the comtif 
last week. This week he Joinet 
'White Collars" at the Cort. 

Con. 



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VAUDEVILLE REVIEWS 



VARIETY 



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PALACE 

A b«tter running bill than It 
tookeil on pap«r at th* Palace 

^'a' readjustment as routined for 
Mm matinee aent Toto, the clown, 
Zatrom opener of the aMsond haU 
to the trey epot, which sent Kitty 
Soner to No. 4, and Jack Haley and 
Helen Bbey Rock from that epot to 
£e one formerly allotted to Toto. 

The bill held the usual nine-act 
brace aalde from Van and fichencW 
mlclal for the day only). It In- 
^uded Blx familiars and three new 
tume among them Clafa Klmbah 
T^unk closing the first half In a 
ietch by Tom Barry, captioned 
"The Adorable Wife," Jack Haley 
-nd Helen Bby Rock In "Chic 
Rlalbllltles" on after Intermission, 
ind "Dame" Sophie Tucker with 
Bew songs in next to shut (New 

The bill ran smoothly and wlth- 
«jt a hitch save the extended In' 
termlsslon given over to the N. V. 
A collection, bridged by Miss Young 
heMlhg the rostrum with "Inside 
gtuUr on Hollywood and picture 



WItL H. WARD and Co. (4) 
«*At the Stage Door" (Comedy) 

Two 

Will H. Ward, probably "Pop" 
Ifard of the former very well 
known and popular variety team of 
Ward and curran. With a com- 
pany of four in support, Mr. Ward 
lias a comedy skit of an old man 
banging around a stage door. 

In the neighborhoods where hus- 
bands find they can stop lying at 
41 the idea of 80 and still chasing 
■trtkee the women folks as funn. . 
The skit is somewhat humorous 
with that scheme In mind. About 
all that "Pop" doea is to make wise 
eracks. Several bring howls or 
they did at the arand Opera house, 
another reminder of old time days 
at Sth avenue and 23rd street. 

When the engenue or soubret 
questioned whether women needed 
men any more with the regulation 
added comment "Pop" casually 
asked how they could raise fam- 
ilies without the men? From the 
audience result of that trite query, 
' the women of the Chelsea district 
will still be laughing at this date 
In 1926. — 

A special drop Is a back stage 
entrance with a bill posted men- 
tioning "The Social Maid." There 
are two girls who exit through the 
•tage door. "Pop" is rebuffed as he 
tries to make each of them. One 
•f the girls finally consents to in- 
troduce her French maid to him. 
The French maid is a colored glrL 
Top" is much chagrined, so much 
M> the curtain comes down, and 
tt* four principals go into "one" 
Cor quartet singing. 

Okay for the neighborhoods. 

8itne. 



makinc. Despite the supposed In- 
timate chat Clara revealed little 
that had not already been consumed 
in the columns of the "fan mag- 
aslnes^ catering to pictures. How- 
ever, she strimg out her talk, un- 
doubtedly interesting in general, 
until the final contributor had been 
taken over and then bowed oCF. 

The show got a speedy start with 
Galettl and Kokum contributing an 
especially appealing opener. Galettl 
features his trained baboons, while 
his feminine partner spaced the 
monkey shines with toe dancing. 
The baboons are especially well 
trained which proved a laugh panic 
in a barber shop episode in the 
early part. For a climax they trot- 
ted out another baboon that went 
through a precision dance with the 
girl in a fashion uncannily hum'n. 
The latter stunt sewed them up and 
set the act as one of ttie best open- 
ers seen hereabouts In many moons. 

Boyd Senter, the one-man orches- 
tra, played his versatility as a mu- 
sical virtuose in the deucer, assli>t- 
ed on the piano by Jack Russell. 
Senter played a varied assortment 
of instruments and seemed to play 
each one better than the other, and 
clicked for a hit before he Withdrew. 

Toto followed on with hts usual 
delicious line of clown antics, wow- 
inp: them with his burlesque apache 
and bowling them over with his 
satire on classical dancing. 

Kitty Doner, assisted by a male 
pianist, followed the special act 
with a song and dance offering that 
went over neatly. Miss Doner reg- 
istered heavy on her stepping, but 
also getting over neatly with sev- 
eral characterizations, principally 
as a tough dame, and later as a 
young Scot. 

Jack Benny held follow up wit"4 
his usual breezy line of chatter, and 
had no trouble in winning the mob. 
Clara Kimball Young's sketch 
closed the first half. 

Haley and Rock opened the sec- 
ond section and clicked with a neat 
routine. Sophie Tucker followed 
on, getting a great reception and a 
number of encores. 

The Chevalier Brothers closed 
with a neat routine of hand and 
head balancing that was worth 
while remaining In the glimpse. 

Edba. 



came, whatever 

vaudeville. 



it was, wasn't 



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CARDIFF and WALES 

tingina and Talk 

16 Mins.; One (Special Drop) 

City 

This mixed couple with the trick 
name have Ibig-tlme possibilities 
packed in the confines of a two-by- 
four act. Whoever wrote their turn 
seemed to have a complex for puns, 
•s practically the whole routine 
consists of them, and some wicked 
•pes, too. 

The woman, & good looker, is the 
Mmlc specialist, with her partner 
providing a manly, clean-cut 
■tfalght. She has a natural sense 
of laugh values, and with better 
lUaterlal her eccentric mugging and 
•xpresslve delivery would bring all 
sorts of merrlhient. The act opens 
Irlth a burlesque movie bit. fairly 
lUnny In spite of its poor wheezes 
»ftd gags. A "Romeo and Juliet" 
travesty b next, getting laughs on 
•ome of the hoke bits but falling 
<Iown badly with the talk. A com- 
•dy crying nutnber with the Voman 
for the first time wearing regula- 
tion evening clothes winds up the 
routine. 

The couple have fair voices, the 
•nan singing a ballad to satisfactory 
returns. Needed Is an entire re- 
arrangement of the comic routine, 
written with sure-footed knowledge 
of the woman's not Inconsiderable 
talents In that direction. The pres- 
ent act will suffice for the small- 
time but if they want to advance 
they should throw It in the alley 
•n« get a good one. 



Jack housch and co. (i) 

'*i»no and Songs 
12 Mint.; One 
State 

Man and woman. She accompa- 
nies ot] piono an dalso duets vocal- 
ly with man. Both have neat ap- 
pearanre and splendid voices. Man 
•lnK.9 pop .sonss, closing with a bal- 
'ad, well delivered. 

The act held tho number two spot 
here and can duplicate on any of 
»he Intermediate bills. Con. 



AMERICAN ROOF 

At the American Roof for the first 
half is a bin that Is good for the 
American Roof. Maybe some of the 
younger reviewers on Variety who 
won't or can't absorb the difference 
between big and small time In acts 
at least wouldn't agree that that was 
a good show Monday night, but it 
was, notwithstanding. 

For the information of those same 
Variety reviewers some of their re- 
views on the small time bills have 
been poorer themselves than their 
poor opinion of the shows they re- 
viewed. They have displayed utter 
lack of Judgment, perspective or 
knowledge of small time and its re- 
quirements. 

Small time has been operating 
for 15 years. That It has been in 
existence that long and still pros- 
perous is the best verdict that there 
is a profitable demand for IC Be- 
cause small time acts have stood 
still for 16 years does not denote 
that those small time acts are bad 
acts — for the small time. Instead 
they are the acts small time stands 
for or they wouldn't be there. 

This Just happens to be the op- 
portunity to say something to the 
reviewers on Variety and other 
trade papers Ihat perhaps they don't 
know — it they do they have failed 
to display their knowledge In the 
reviews. It may also Inform the re- 
viewers on other trade papers why 
Variety during its career has never 
taken a reviewer from another trade 
paper onto its staff with the excep- 
tion of the late Harry Ennis {Bell), 
one of the best and most conscien- 
tious vaudeville critics Variety has 
ever had, and Ed Barry (Edba) now 
with the paper. 

Besides personal knowledge the 
proof that small time acts are and 
have been standing still Is the few 
In number who graduate to the big 
time. Some' of the dancing teams 
because they are hoofers and cheap 
in salary have gone into productions 
of more or less merit, but returned 
to the small time when their pro- 
duction engagement ended. Other 
small timers who are on the small 
time remain there because they ap- 
pear to be satisfied, are without am- 
bition or lack Intelligence to direct 
tiiemselves higher. 

The small timer may say he 
doesn't get enouKh money to buy 
stuff or he's satisfied to keep work- 
ing or that he'd rather work stead- 
ily on the small time than lay off on 
the big time. Any one of those rea- 
sons may be agreeable and snffl- 
cient, but It is a fact that tlio 
American small time today Is worse 
!n material than Knglish vaude- 
ville was 10 years ago and 25 year? 
lief ore then. 

Should the small timers eventually 
find the big flmer.s coming in to 
crowd them out on the-smuli tini< 
the small tlnierR mny blame them- 
f<eIvo.s. and the small timfrrs won t 
fTo to the bis time to take thrlr 
places. The snnll timers will k<j 
bark from whence tlii^y came for the 
nio.st pari, and finm whence lliey 



In an Inside Stuff paragraph 
turned Into Variety this Week by 
one of the New York staff men is 
stated that a vaudeville author says 
acts are now writing their own stuff. 
They are mostly doing that when 
they are not stealing it. The steal- 
ing Is as prevalent on the. big as 
on the small time. There is less en- 
terprise and less progress Just now 
among regular vaudeville acts, those 
that cannot go anywiiere else to 
play, than ever before, even In the 
earliest days ot vaudeville in this 
country. 

Many of the acts on both times 
plainly say in their work that they 
wrote their stuff or rewrote it or 
copped it. An act of seven people 
playing the small big time of late is 
about the worst example of this ever 
seen and still it's working. It would 
be fortunate to get a route on the 
one and two-nighters in the north- 
west. Still it is working in the east. 
There's an act on the American 
bill this half that if it spent a little 
money for talk would be on the big 
time. It's unlriue and doesn't know 
it. There's another act there that if 
it faked Itself the way the big timers 
have by adding a few people and 
putting in the sure-fire junk, wouM 
never have landed on the small 
time. And still another that even 
without any distinction could have 
made the big time It properly 
framed. 

And by the same token it may be 
said that this week In and around 
New York of all of the acts In the 
Keith-Albee-booked houses 80 per- 
cent should be on the small time. 
But they are on the big tlmethrough 
the big time permitting its best 
turns to go'Into shows. 

All of this leaves little room for 
tho review, but little is needed. 
Hazel Cotter Is a good enough open- 
ing trapese turn, looked better than 
she worked. Jerome and Gray have 
.something new In mixed two-acts 
with a piano and might be placed 
better than No. 2, Fagg and White 
in blackface got more at the dis- 
closure of the female impersonation 
than they had gotten throughout 
the turn. The Indian Jazz Revue 
(New Acts) closed the first part and 
is a peculiar combination, full of 
hoke and not expertly handled In 
material nor presentation, but all 
right for the small time and the 
spot. 

Eddie White and Co. opened the 
second section. Apparently under 
the belief he could stop the show 
Mr. White, after alternating bow.-! 
with his pianist, allowed- the ap- 
plause to die out on him; "State- 
room 19" is the farce of the big 
time In years past, with its two 
players In twin beds at the start, 
the full set being taken upstairs. It 
looked pretty on the roof, and the 
Sth avenuers are probably still 
laughing over the Idea of a three- 
weeks married couple In twin beds. 
Locke and Verdi have the former 
Clark and Verdi "wop" talking turn 
that Is a pipe on this circuit, and 
Kimball, Gorman and Co., three 
people In a dance act, did very well, 
closing. An act like this is a class 
turn for small time and should have 
been given the first half closing po- 
sition. 

During the performance the N. V. 
A. collection was taken up after 
explanatory slides, with Lillian 
Boardman appearing as the surprise 
act upstairs and the new formation 
of Cllflf Friend and Lew Brown the 
added act (for the night show only) 
downstairs. Total collections for 
Monday at the American, $178, very 
good for that house and beyond the 
amount collected there the first day 
last year. Him«^ 



usual hour, beinf Inunedlately 
trailed by Bud »nd Bleanor Coll, 
who fought an uphill fight to gain 
satisfactory appreciation. 

Margaret Ford, one of the night's 
additions, was the first to be respon- 
sible for an enthusiastic uprising 
with her double voice. The house 
doted upon her dual rendering of 
what might termed seml-baUai's, 
although she concluded after much 
Kymnastlc bending and three songs. 
George and Normandle (New Acta) 
were third in a suitable \ chicle that 
needs a stronger finish to equal the 
opening minutes, while Deacon and 
Mack, next to closing, seemingly 
were swamped by .he avalanche of 
low comedy Miss Shaw had broad- 
cast, hence powerless in the spot. 
Another depreciating item was the 
fact that this team opened to a 
changing house, whereb much of 
their delivery was lost in the shuf- 
fling back and forth. 

The Folly Girls, a feminine octet 
Bill Quald, slips Into the routine 
every so often, trailed the field and 
held 'em. Bkig, 



5TH AVE. 



N. V. A. week with a couple of 
extra-added thrown In held back the 
Sth Ave. feature picture until close 
to 11 o'clock, an extremely late start 
for a film at this house. At that 
there was till a substantial number 
of standees left at the <iOur, so it 
may well be Imagined that the the- 
atre was Jammed at 8 o'clock, and it 
was. Two or three rows of vertical 
patrons were background to the first 
balcony, while those who were lucky 
found a resting place In the aisle. 
All of which spelled plenty of busi- 
ness. 

A six-act bill, headed by Johnny 
Dooley and (Ik), and Lillian Shaw, 
was apumented by Margaret Ford, 
the N. V. A. collection and he Fifth 
Avenue Follies Girls, recruited from 
the Strand (cafe) Roof, who closed. 
The latter turn, eight girls and a 
boy, routined a number of dances 
from various countries, previous to 
which they appeared In the Dooley 
act. Lillian Shaw, No. 7. counting 
everything, swept clean, although It 
was not until the baby carriage 
finale, accompanied by the sugges- 
tive remarks, that the returns 
started to come In from all portions. 
Miss Shaw Is currently given plenty 
of time to gagging In Yiddish, au- 
dibly okay with those who under- 
stood It, but palling somewhat on 
the uninitiated. It prolonged the 
comedienne to 24 minutes, a lot of 
time for any single to consume, 

Johnny Dooley (New Acts) Is of- 
fering excerpts from last summer's 
"Keep Kool" revue, which were later 
tr.insplanted Into the road Zlegfeld 
"i-ollles." 

Sawyer and Eddy (New Acts) 
u.shered In the vaude portion at liie 



STATE 

N. V. A. Week at the State, a six- 
act vaudeville bill and the Byster 
Keaton "comedy" film stood them 
up at night Monday. The vaude- 
ville bill developed oceans of danc- 
ing, four of the six acts hopping the 
buck. 

The exceptions were the Four 
Casting Stars, a corking aerial 
quartet of athletes, who opened 
spectacularly, and Ja<S< Husch and 
Co. (New Acts), a man and woman 
piano and singing combo, dcuclng 
delightfully. 

William Sully end Co. were third 
and found the large, luscious house- 
ful unusually sympathetic. Sully's 
youthful, brecBy personality and the 
dancing of himself and his girl 
support were a pu8h over here. The 
act remains Just what it was, a big- 
time spot holder. Some musical 
comedy scout Is bound to get a load 
of this kid sooner or later, and then 
vaudeville can kiss him good-bye 
except as a jump breaker between 
productions. He holds plenty. 

Nat Nazzaro, Buck and Bubbles 
were probably never droctped Into 
a softer spot than following. Thoy 



began applauding the colored kids 
before they clambered onto the 
stage. From then on, it was a pay- 
off for the pair. Everything they did 
clicked as loudly as a time clock. 
Nazarro did his usual straight to 
Ices attention than usual. Despite 
the wowing way the turn went the 
kids are becoming more and more 
slovenly In their work, probably 
through over-famillarlty with thefi- 
material. At times the Hues were 
mumbled and garbled, and sotto 
voice od llbblng went for the en<. 
book, the first five rows and the 
musicians. 

Miller. I'eterson and Band fol- 
lowed tho B. and B. hoofing, with 
more music and much more danc- 
intj. The act includes a girl who 
makes three chauKCs, gets her num- 
bers across acceptably and looks 
clas.iy. Miller and I'eterson dance 
concvntlonal routines of buck, ec- 
centric and slides, selling them welL 
The band ducks the blatant stufl 
and Is pleasingly harmonious. T 
act closed the vaudeville portion to 
be followed by the feature picture 
which held all. 

Madame or Dame Sophie Tucker 
was the surprise act. Soph sans 
three pops in her street clothes and 
could have stayed all night. 

Con. 

KLANTAUQUAS OFF 

(Continvisd from page 1) 
all the cases are being tried. It is 
not the wish of the order to have 
to answer questions from the Klan- 
tauqua platforms regarding these 
scandals. 

The Klantauqua method Is to an- 
swer any questions from the plat- 
form. Each speaker might be 
heckled with embarrassing queries. 
It was thought best to shelve the 
Klantauquas despite it is costing a 
small fortune to do so. Should 
most of cases now In court be given 
favorable verdicts. It is possible 
some ot the Klantauquas through 
Illinois and Kentucky will take the 
road. 

Otherwise everything will be left 
In the warehouses. 



INSIDE STUFF ON VAUDEVILLE 

(Continued from Page 8) 
plainly on exhibition last week at the Palace, when William Braack, as 
the understander of his corking rlsley turn, did his work with bis grey 
hair not disguised In any way and making this standing Continental 
acrobatic leader a distinguished looking flgiA'e upon the stage. 



Inner vaudeville circles are discussing the shaping Une-up of the 
Loew Circuit with the Keith-Albee Circuit. The opening last Saturday 
at Loews, Mt. Vernon, N. Y., whgre the Proctor (K-A-booked) theatre 
has held a virtual monopoly for years started the talk afresh, after the 
Cleveland item of Kelth-Albee declaring the Loew's State there as op- 
position. 

While Loew's, Mt. Vernon, Is now playing pictures only as against the 
pop combination policy (vaudeville and pictures) ot Proctor's, Loews 
can switch any time to the Loew combination policy. Since Loew has 
an admitted advantage over the K-A office In procuring desirable pic- 
tures, that end already lies with Loew's. 

From accounts the Loew booking office does not like the "opposition " 
edict against Ifs State, Cleveland, and has felt the effect since the story 
was printed In Variety. A report around this week that Loew's and the 
K-A agency would reach an understanding on the Cleveland situation 
could not be verified. 

In other cities, like Newark, both Keiths and Loew's have declared 
Pantages opposition. K-A also has declared the enth-e Pan Circuit op- 
position for the Newark house, although It Is understood that Loew's has 
made Newark only the opposition point, the same as K-A made Cleve- 
land only the opposition point for Loew's State. 

Between the fast growing blending of big and small time, there seems 
In the future an uncountable amount of opposition stands between the 
various vaudeville circuits, if the opposition practice is to continue, while 
Into the furnace may also be cast the oncoming picture addition of vaude - 
vile turns. The latter started with K-A barring the Fox, Philadelphia, 
and this week Variety Is reporting that K-A has opened Its vaudeville 
bookings to the Stanley, Philadelphia, Fox's compeHtor over there. K-A 
make the condition for the Stanley bookings (Stanley is also a picture 
house) that the K-A acts shall first play at the' big tlm* vaudeville 
theatre in Phllly (Keith's). 

Should the report that Loew is going Into Yonkers, N. Y., become a 
fact, Loew's will again oppose Proctor's in that town. 

It is said that before Loew's reopened the State. Cleveland, with Its own 
shows after the Shubert Vaudeville flop there, that thrf house was offered 
to Keith's for |100,000 annually over the carrying charges. The latter 
are said to be $200,000. The State Is an enormous house, right next door 
to Keith's Palace. The K-A office is reported to |iay« dScltaed the offer, 
probably through having the Hip near by and' hot wanting to dperate 
two pop houses In the same section. 



At the N. V. A. collection Monday afternoon at the Ktelth-Xlbee Palace, 
New York, one of the first contributors was Charles M. Schwab, who 
dropped a hundred dollar bill in the hat. The collector knew which hun- 
dred-dollar bill It was because there was but one. 

Each Monday afternoon Mr. Schwab, who made his money making 
Bethlehem a regular city, probably the best conducted mill town in the 
world, sits in at the Palace every Monday matinee. It must be his day off. 

At all other times the steel boss Is a large stockholder In the Loew Cir- 
sult and one of Its directors. Whether Mr. Schwab calls at the Palace 
to see how business Is starting off with the opposition or thlnk-s the ad- 
mi^Rlon at Loew's State Is too. cheap only he knows. 

But as the gang of agents In the rear of the Palace each Monday after- 
noon froth at the mouth as Mr.. Schwab walks past, they also wonder 
how much stock Schwab would have bought If E. F. Albee had ever 
commercially caplUllzed the Keith Circuit. Schwab could buy about halt 
a billion and still have enough left to pay the check at the LIdo-Venlce. 



At a conference In L(»s Ange'cs between Bert Levey and Ackerman A 
Harris looking toward a consolidation of booking Interests between the 
two western vaudeville circuits, they failed to reach an understanding. 
Both will continue alone as before. 

The invasion of the coast by the Am.moi i.itlon of Chicago and the recent 
tie up out there of the Orpheum Circuit with West Coast Interests 
|)ronipted the other two to attempt to get together. 



VARIETY 



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KEITH-AIBEE CnLCUIT 

TOKK CITT 
Kotth'a Hippodrome 

B La Valla Co 



Roy Camminga 
Rab7 Norton 
T * B Healy 
Byncopated To«a 
Paaqoall Broa 
Braaakia 
▼an A Bcbanek 
Trim 



KaHh** 
Wabar * Flaida 
Trantlnl 
Doctor RoekvoU 



Bart Walton 
It * A Clark 
M Ptarl Co 
(One t* BID 

lat half (10-M) 
JAW Hale 
Kennedr * Kramer 
(Otbera to Oil) 

td half (1S-1«) 
Dovdlaa * Claxa 
OaatoB Palmer 
(Othera to fill) 

riMtar'aMtkM. 

M half a«-l*) 
MMttBat * Craw 




Alton * Allen 
Honeymoon Cnilae 
(Two to fill) 

AIXKNTOWM, PA. 



Vanning A Hall 
▲ AM Haral C* 
Billy Clark Co 
ColTln A Wood 
(One to All) 

lat half (10-12) 
X>eaglaa A Clara 
Oaaton Palmer 
(Othera to All) 

td half (»-!«) 
Hoffman A L4im'rt 
Gerald Orlffen Co 
Homer Upd Co 
(Otheaa to All) 

PMatMr** Mil At*. 

Id h»it (lt-l») 
lArlmer A Hndaon 
Btaon City 4 
Whiting A Burt 
H Stoddard Bd 
Rooley A Bheppe 
■ Undaaya Rev 
(One to All) 

lat half (>0-») 
Bd Jania Rot 
Bob Hall 

Holland DoekrlU Co 
A A II HaTel 
(Othera to flll) 

An*"fc»» I FAB BOCKAWAT 



The Ifaredltha 
liQcaa A Ines 
Brio Zarde 
(Othera to til) 

Kelth'a BlT«ral4e 

■ophle Taekar 
Flanagan A Bdw'da 
Roaaell A Marconi 
Meeban'a Doga 
(Othera to flll) 

■oHhl Slat St. 

■iiy 

Freda A Anthony 
. Mr A Mra J Barry 
Tom Swift Oa 
Rath Roye 
(One to flll) 

Kotth'a B«na 

B A L. Gillette 
Chamberlain A Barl 
Morton A Howard 
(Othera to flll) 
Id half 
Sawyer A Bddy 
Morgan A Sheldon 
Bdwarda A Gardner 
(Othera to flll) 

Keith'* 

Morgan A Sheldon 
Bdwarda A Gardner 
(Othera to flll) 

Id half 
B A I. Gillette 
Darla A McCoy 
(Othera to flll) 

MaMi* BPoMway 

X.eaTitt A Ijaekw'd 
Jack Oaterman 
Lane A Byron 
Teddy (naire Co 
(Othera to flll) 



Wright A Gayman 
Dotaon 

Owen A Do Vera 
Geo Chooa Co 
Id haU 
Ana Sntar 
Ana Una Co 
Iiloyd A Goode 
Paal Remo'a Co 

AliTOONA. FA. 

Mlaahlar 
Id halt 
R A B Brill 
Joe Marka t;o 
(One to flll) 

AMSTDAV. If . T. 



Maaleal JobnaOna 
Singer Sla 
Roaa A Thorao 
Doaahuo A Morgan 
Dolly Dayla Rev 

Id half 
Radio Robot 
Caaey A Warren 
Zahn A Drteaa 
Oxford 4 
(One to flll) 

ASHBVIUJB, K. O. 



'■ Otyaapia 

(Seollay Sq) 
F A O Walters 
Jenka A Faltoa 
Temple 4 
Cook Mortbner A H 

O a i Ja a 'a Olympla 

(Waahlngton 8t.) 
Coogan A Caaey 
Cape'a Creation 

BUFFALO 

Shaa'a 
Baggott A Sheldoa 



Shelley A Helt Rot 
The Ronletteo 



BotU A Partner 
Deaao S A Thlbanlt 
McOool A Retlly 
Barber A Jackaon 
Alma Mater Mary 
« of Ua 

OLABKSB-O. TA. 
OraaA 

Bmla A Bmie 
Jeanae Joyaon 
AI A F Stedman 
(^rlnae A Hlmber 

Id half 
Capt KIdd 
Freeman A I^nn 
4 Readlnga*) 
(One to flll) 

OL«VBLAND, O. 

Palaoo 
Rich Hayeo 
Frank Davoo (Vi 
Frawley A l«alaa 
Irano Rleardo 



O. KAFIDS. MUCH. 



Wlnton Broa 
Bdrannda A LaTelle 
BIdrldge B'low A B 
Mable McKlnley Co 
Klein Broa 
CamlTal of Venloe 

Id halt 
ChiiBty A Nalaon 
Howard A Bennett 
Harrlaon A Dakin 
B Falrcblld Co 
Sinclair A Gaaper 
catlcago Cadata 

OBXBMFIEIJO 
Victoria 
Id half 
Pigeon Cabaret 
DeWItt A Onnther 
Mack A Valmar Co 
Frank Mallaae 

OBBKNB'O, PA. 

StnaA 

Ontario t 
Geo H Mack 



Jaeque Hayea 
Wlaa A Jaaeaa 
Beat A Damko 
She BIm A Her 

JBB8BT CW. H. 9. 
Stato 

td half (11-11) 
Chaa King Co 
Monroe Broa 
Deagoa A Mack 
Bd Janla Rev 
(Two to flll) 

lat half (SI.Il) 
Sawyer * Bddy 
W Bennett Co 
(Others to flll) 

td half (11-11) 
Beasya Wynn 
(Othera to flll) 

40HMST0WN. FA. 



■OHTXBAI, 



WIlUe Bros 
Bayle A Patay 
Looking Through 
Janet of France 
Oladya Groeno Co 

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8om* buaiiMMaa ara eontant to ratt upon thair laurala. . Thia is not 
BO with thia Aganey. Wa ara always atriving to maka dafinita im- 
provamants in our aarvioa. 

THE FAUY HARKUS VAUDEVILLE AGENCT 

1S79 Broadway chickerino mio-i-2 NEW YORK CITY 



Id half 
Bill A Blondy 



4 Diamonds 
Fred Berroas Ob 
Lydia Banr 
Roger ImhoB Oo 
Mallea A Fraaela 
Ward A Van 
Wlor** Blephaats 



t. 



Fraak Reckless Co 



OAMDBB. K. 
To 



WATCH 



THIS 
SFACB 



Barns A Foran 
Bobby Folaom 
Roney A Bent Co 
(Othera to flll) 

Id half 
Klaaa A Brilliant 
Rooney A Bent Rev 
DaTia A Pelle 
Margaret Stewart 
(Two to flll) 



FMaklla 
Moey 



Moss* 

(niong 

Town Topics 
Joe Browning 
(Othera to flll) 

Id halt 
Mils Jnllet 
Billy Farrell 
Robey A Gould 
(Others to flll) 

Keith's Fordhaaa 
J Jackson Co 
Mlas Juliet 
.Robey A Goald 
(Others to flll) 

Id half 
Joe Browning 
Wllda Bennett 
Deagoa A Mack 
(Otbera to flll) 

MOss'Bogeat 
To to 

Xlaas A Brilliant 
Moors A St aalr 
(Others to flll) 
Id half 
Whiting A Bart 
Joe Roily Co 
(Others to flll) 

Moss* HaaaUtoa 

Rasel Moran 
Deagon A Mack 
FoBhee- 8I« 
McKay A Ardlne 
Oypay Wanderera 
^One to flll) 



M half 

5Jng A Boatty 
oto 
Bddlo Oarad 
(Others U flll) 

BBOOKLTX 
B. W. A»so 
TlaosnFLopsB Bd 
(Hara K Toang 
Rock A Haley 
Bts Clark 
Jadsoa Colo 
(Others to flll) 

KsHh'B Bashwieh 

Bddle Leonard Co 
Job B Staalay <3o 
Hal Nolmaa 
Boyd Senter 
(Others to flll) 
Moas* J I a th a sh 

Hewett A Hall 
Harry DsU 
Roslta 

Gllfoylo A Langs 
(Two to flll) 
Keith's Orphoam 
Harry Jolaon 
Baynea A Beck 
I Mortn Sis 
(Others to flll) 
Id halt 
la Klllaraey 
Salt A Pepper 
(Othera to flll) 

Moss* Biveva 
Bddle Nelson 
BoTsn A Flint 
Healy A Cross 
(Others io flll) 
Id halt 
Mosre A St aalr 
Roacoe Alls <^ 
Richard Walley 
((Hhers to flll) 
Keith's Orosapolal 

td half (ll-lt) 
Oaotler's Toy Shop 
Castlsten A Maeh 
Miller A Bradford 
Babcock A Dolly 
(Two to flll) 

1st half (10-11) 
Davis McCoy 
Gillette Co 
(Otbera to flll) 

Id half <tt-l«) 
Haynaa A Beck 
(Others (o flll) 



MARTY WHITE 

«THE 8INGINQ HUMORESQUE" 

IHroetloa JAMBS B. PLVNKBR 

AasoeiaU. TOMMY CUBRAM 



td half 
BsTaa A Flint 
Healy A Ooas 
(Others to flll) 
Ifaaa' JMTorsoa 

Xing A Beatty 
Richard Koans 
Billy FarrsU Co 
Wbltlng A Burt 
ISddle Conrad 
Karl A Ravine 

Id half 
3 Jackson Co 
Xiaraa A Foran 
Morgan Wooley Co 
BdSt* NelaoB 
MoKav A Ardlne 
Bobbv Folsom 

FisiHatli ItSih St. 

M half (K-ll) 
Iiaara Ordway Co 
A La Taar 



Keith's 

Id half (1«-1» 
Haynes A Beak 
Honeymoon Cruise 
(Others to flU) 

lat halt (l«-ll) 
Tbos J Ryan Co 
(Othera to flll) 

Id halt (tl-tl) 
Castleton A Mack 
W Clarke Co 
(Others to flll) 

ATBANT, M. T< 
Fraotsr's 

The Molntyreo 
LeMeau Co 
W A Kennedy Co 
Coakley A Donlevy 
Oxford 4 

Id half 
Austin A Csis 



JOE 

FANTON 

TRIO 

ACBNSATIOBAI. 
•^GCBSfl 

B. P. KEITH'S 

Fmi.ADKLFHIA 

<HI8 WBBK 

ALF Te WILTON 



Brown A Ijovelle 
Doyle A Bonner 
Coley A Jason 
O Bdler A Girls 

ATLABTA. OA. 
Vsasyth 

(Birmingham split) 

1st halt 
Al Ubby Co 
S Gaffney A ffdrtx 
Roaemary A Mrjory 
Swarts A (Ainord 
Happy Harrison Cc 

BALTIMOBB. MD. 
MaryUnd 

IjOrimer A Hudson 
Roger Williams 
Mana A Strong 
Fleeson A Greenw'y 
Hopkins Oroh 
Bva (nark 
The Martnoa 
Frank Fay 
Weldanoa Senaatlon 

B. BOUOB, LA. 
Ooiaabia 

(Shrevsport split) 

lat halt 
Daaeing MeDonalds 
Boudlnl A Bernard 
(Hairs Vincent Co 
Bob Albright Co 
Heras A Wills 

BINOHTON. H. T 

BlachaHtaa 

Margot A Francoia 
Bxpoaltloa 4 
Mae Francla 
Cervo A Moro 
l«ng A Haley 
The Weaternera 

Id halt 
BIta of Melody 
Shaffer A Bernlce 
Boatock Sehool 
(Three to flll) 

BIRM'HAM. ALA. 

Lyrio 

(Atlanta split) 

1st halt 
Fraley A Patteraon 
Lloyd A Brice 
-Gertrude Moody Ce 
Bllaabeth Murray 
FAD Rial 

BOSTON 
B. F. Kstth'f 

C King Co ^ 

Mme nesaon Co 
Antique Bhoppe 
Shone A Squlrea 
Klo TakI A Tokl 
(One to flll) 

Boston 

Jovedah DeRaJah 
Lewis A Amea 
The Pioneer 



Green A Parker 
Massettl Lewis Oo 
Fulton A Qulnnette 
Hegemans Band 

Id half 
RIalto 4 

Wansar A Palmer 
Winehlll A Brlaooo 
Night Clerk 
(One ts flll) 

CAMTOK. O. 

Vim Beauty A H 
Buchanan A Brow'r 



Singer's Midgets 
Brown A Whittaker 
Jbbms Barton 
(^ole o< Color 

ISSth St. 
Mulroy MeN A R 
Igoretts Girl 
Roblaon A Pierce 
Doc Baker Revue 
Marino A Martin 

COLUMBOS, U. 
B. F. Keith's 

Wireless Ship 
Ths Volunteers 
Keno A Green 
Jana A Whalen 
O Myr^ A Bitter S 

DATTON. O. 

B. F. KsHh'B 
L La Qnlnlan I 
Burks A Dnrkln 
A Ranch Ballet 
Pinto A Boyle 
Jean Bedlnl O 
(One to flll) 

td halt 
Berk A Saw> 
Tack A Ctana 
Hugh Herbert (js 
C Ctenpolloaa (^ 
Bob Wlllla 
Slameoe Bnt 

DBTBOIT, mCB. 

Teassia 

JAB Mlt<dtell 
MoDoaald A Oakea 
WllUo W MeO Co 
Holt A LieoBar« 
H A B Sharrock 
JAB Morgan Bd 
Mary Baynea 
J Joyce's Horses 

BASTOB, FA. 
Ahlo O. H. 

Ana Suter 
Ann Linn Cte 
Lloyd A Goode 
Paal Renno's (^ 

td half 
Wright A Gayman 
I>otsoa 

Owens A Do Vsro 
Goo Choos 0> 

XBIB, FA. 



Tubs la 

F Richardson 



Stone A loleen 
Sulklna Argentines 
(One to flll) 

td half 
Vim Beauty A H 
Manny A Clay 
Wlvea va Stenogs 
Ann Gold 
Woods Francla Rev 

HABRI8BURO. PA. 
MaJosUo 

Anthony A Marcelle 
NAG Verga 
Bobby Barker Co 
Stephena A Hol'ter 
Shura Rulowa Co 

Id half 
Donconrt GrlfBth C 
Stewart A Olive 
S Thompson Co 
(Two to flll) 

BAZBLTON, FA. 
Feeley'B 

Northlane A Ward 



td halt 
Oenaro A Joyoo 
Bddle Clark 
Phllbrick A Devere 
( Jolly Corka 
(One to flll) 

I.ANCA8TKB. FA. 
Oolaalal 

Kelly LaTell Tr 
Brent Hayes 
Raymond Bond Co 
Kenny A Hollla 
Night Clerk 

Id half 
Sgt Franklin 
C A L Gerard 
Grace Dunbar Ntira 
McCarthy A Moors 
The Sherwooda 

I.AWB'CB.- -MASS. 

Baipiro 

McFarl'd A Palaoo 
Permana A Shelley 
MoLellan A Caraon 



OFFICIAL DBNTIST TO THB N. ▼. A. 

DR. JULIAN SIEGEL 

IdSS Bnadwar (Fataaai BM«.). B. V. 
nil Walk: JulUa Boss, OUvs Bill 



Larry Rellly 
Henry Regal Oo 
WlgglnsviUs 

Id halt ' 
The Retlaws 
Hobson A Barnes 
Hlbbett A Hartman 
CapiM Family 

m. FontT. H. o. 



(Jaoksonvllle split) 

1st half 
Franco A La Pell 
(}eorge Lyona 
At 4 P M 
Bronson A Renes 
• Honey Boys 

■OLTOKB. MASS. 
VIotoryr 

Armand A Peres 
Montana 
Betty Lou Co 
DIxlo 4 
Pigeon Cabaret 

td half 
Savoy A Albut Sla 



Tong Wang Co 

Id half 
Alvla A Alvla 
Laura Ormabee Co 
(Two to flll) 

liOVISVIlJLJC KT. 

B. r. Kalth's 
Berk A Sawa 
Tuck A CInna 
Hugh Herbert Co 
Chief Canpollean Co 
Bob Wlllla 

td half 
L La Qnlnlan I 
Burke A Durkin 
A Raaoh Girls 
Pinto A Boyls 
Jean BedinI Co 

LOWBLL. MASS- 
B. F. Ketth'B 
Naah A O'Donnell 
HamlHoa A F'dyce 
BoBonia 
BIckey Bros 
Potter A Gamble 
McC A Wallacs 



WHEN 

PHILADELPHIA TAILOR 



JACK L LIPSHUTZ Tr-d'S'p' 



ORDER 

908 Wahnk St «aturday 



Block A Daalap 
Psplto 

Margaret Padula 
Leviathan Band 
Mallea A Caao 
(One to flll) 

Imperial 

(Sunday opening) 
In China 
Bert Swor 
Ann Franoaa Rev 
Frank A Baroa 
Brennaa A Winnie 
MoRas A Clsgs 

MORRIST'M, H. S. 
loraa'sFarii 

Id halt 
Sommers t 
(nsvslaad A Dowry 

MT. VKBMOK, M.T. 
Fiweta>*a 

td half (l«-ll) 
Jack Goorgo 
l«w Heama Oo 
Martnoa A Band 
Gllfoyls A I^ngs 
Magna Dancers 
(One to flll) 

1st half (10-11) 
Louis Chartlar 
W Clarke Co 
(Othera to flll) 

2d halt (It-It) 
Bob Hall 
(CKhera to flll) 

NANTICOKB. FA. 

Stato 
Id half 
Bolger A Norman 
Cook A Oatman 
Barrett A Cnnneaa 

MASHtOK; TKMB. 
PitiMaaB 

(Same Id half plays 

Selma II) 
Roma Bros 
Furman A Bvans 
Diane A Rnbink 
Fern A Maris 
Joy Bros A Mann 

td half 
Lorraine A Rlts 
Grlndell A Bather 
Lovenberg Sis A N 
Rita Gould 
Wataon'a Dogs 

HBWABK, K. 1. 
Proetar'B 

Gos Bdwards Rsv 
(Others to flll) 

N. BBITAnr, CT. 
Capital 

Dulmags A Kitty 
Miiestoaea 
Donovaa A Lso 
MBA Browa 

td half 
Jonnler Broa 
Jack Stronso 
Holmes A Lovsrs 
Harmon A Sanda 



OTTAWA 
H. B. KsMhIi 

Rlts Sereaadera 
Ross Wyse Co 
Marcellne D'AJroy 
Taylor A Mai^ley 
Jack George t 
CaraoB A Kano 

FASSAIO, B. J. 
Flayhaaas 

Jack lagllsa 
Belle Baker 

td halt 
Bond A Adama 
Prlmroae 4 

FATBBSOK. V. J* 



td half (1«-1») 
Kennedy A Kramer 
Lahr A Mercedea 
M Jewell Co 
(Others to flll) 

1st half (l»-tl) 
Salt A Pepper 
(Others to flll) 

td haU (tl-t«) 
Kennedy A Kramer | 



I 



Id halt 
Willie Broa 
Bayle A Patsy 
Looking Through 
Janet of Fraaoo 
Gladys Greene 0* 

FOTTSVILLK, f* , 

Hippodromo 
Bert Smith Co < 

l^BTLAND, MK 
B. F. KeUh'B 
Anderson A Burt 
Alloa In Toyland 
Ruby I 

Ted A Al Wohin 
Carl McCullough 

FBOVIDBNCK. fj, 

X. F. Albeo 
Ina Claire 
Ferry Corwey 
Fenton A Pl«ida 
Margie Coate 
Jonea A Ray 
WAG Aheara 

KALBIQH, K. a 
State 



•TAB or "YLAm JANB" 



JOE LAURIE, Jr. 



mwtiUmm MAX RABT 



Bob Walton 
Ooldie A Thorne 
Powell Troupe 
Id half 
Kelly A Stono 
Smith A Barker 
(Ono to flll) 

B. liONIMM, or. 
Oai^tol 

The Soloros 
Kelly A Stoao 
Holmea A Lavare 
Jack .Strouas 
td halt 
Milestones 
DoBovan A Lee 
GuUIy A Jeaony 
(Oae to flll) 

H. OBLBAH8, liA. 



Barry Jolaoa 
(Others to flll) 

FHILADBLFHIA 

Keith's 
Moaroe A Graat 
Gilbert A May 
Kokin A Galettl 
Pert Kelton 
Frances Starr 
Berkea A Tarry 
Bdlth Clasper Co 
Hershel Henlero 
Jack Hedley I 

Alleghoay 

Casting Campbells 
Jackson A Bills 
Pearaon N df P 
Cuby A Smith 
Oypay Idyll 

Broadsray 

Frank La Dent Co 
R A B Brill 
Paul Klrkland 
H Berchman A Bd 
Id half 

GAM Mooro 
Mlaa Marcelle 
Walah A Bllla 
Amateur Night 

Croasheys 

Claudia Alba 
Winehlll A Briscoe 
Higher Ups 
Walah A Bllla 

td half 
Wright A Dala 
Willie Smith 
Herbert Warrea Co 
Besaalan A White 



Carle A Ines 
Marjorie Barton 
Druflunoad A W 
I^BS A PsmbertoB 
Woods Fraaels Rev 
Fortnaello A arll'o 

td halt 
Jerome A Bvelyn 
Carrol A Gorman 
Shadowlaad 
(^Bl Sla 
(Others to All) 

OABD'DALB, FA. 



(Tm'p'm'a of Seasoa 
Torino Co 

(Oae to flll) 

td half 
Nelson A O'Sbay 
Millard A Marlla 
VerdlcU of lilt 
Barry Ross 
B'qust of SoBg A D 

OBKMAMT^. FA. 



Bolgsr A NormsB 
(^ok A Oatman 
Barrett A Cunneen 
Am Night In L'don 

Id halt 
R Bond Co 
Bert Walton 
(Two to flll) 

CBABTON, W. VA. 



Billy Stemard 
Green A 'La Fell 
Murray A Maddox 
The HoUaodera 

td halt 
Jsanae Joyson 
Allea A Canfleld 
(Two to flll) 

OMABLOTTB 
Bow BioaSwair 

(Roanoke aplit) 

let half 
Msrie Hart (3o 
Nfcn Travallne Co 
Bert FltBglbbons 

CINCIMMATI 
B. F. KeUh's 

Rose Bills A Roie 
Hills A Kimball 
Val Harris (30 
L Slantenboargh 

(Dooley A Morton 
Jallni^ TaBBOa 



Ford A Price 

Miss Mareelle 



Mario a A Jasoa 
Powsll Troups 
(Two to flll) 

INDIAHAFOUB 
B. r. KeHh'B 
The Dupoats 
Grace Hayea 
Araant Broa 
Jeaa Adair Co 
Zelaya 

D Rochallo A Bd 
k Dubakya 

IMDIABA. FA. 



little Btan Kade Big 
Big Stan Made Bigger 

BT 

Gus Edwards 

Star-Maker 

ARTIST OR MANAGER 

It will b« worth your whila te visit 
my naw offieaa hnd studios 

227 West 45th St., N. Y. 

Adjoining the Morosoo Theatre 
Tslaphons Chickaring 31M 



MACOH, OA. 



H Warren Co 
Roxy La Rocca 
Prtnceaa Rajah 

td halt 
F Ia Dent Co 
Carrie Lllllo 
NIek Hafford 
King Neptune 
(Obs to flll) 



Id halt 
Lucille A Cockle 
Buchanan A Browe' 
Geo U Naek 
Twists A Twirls 
JACK'VIIXB. FLA. 

FahMo 
<MoBtgomory split) 

1st halt 
▼tolot A Partass 



Id halt 
F Shields 
Senna A Weber 
Reaard A West 
Billy Blilott 
L Mayer A Girts 

MAHCHTKB, N. H. 
Falaoa 

Alvla A Alvla 
Laura Ormsbee Co 
Marlon A Jason 
Al Garbelle Co 

td halt 
Archie Onrt 
McFarl'd A Palace 
McLollan A Carson 
Florico Clalrs Co 

mucXSPOBT, FA. 
HIppodremo 

Manny A Clay 
Wives vs Stenogs 
Ann Gold 
Mason A Dixon Or 
Ontario t 
Stons A loteoB 
Snlkla'a Argeatlnss 
(Obs to flll) 

MIAMi. FLA. 

FlahteK 
(W P B spilt) 

1st half 

Margarst A Morrell 
Four Batertalners 
Kena Keefe 
Jean Granese 
La Flour A Portia 
MOBILB. ALA. 
Lyrio 
(N. Orleans split) 

1st half 
Merle A Friends 
Snow A SIgworth 
Lydell A Macoy 
WUUam Bbs 
La Palva 



(Moblls spUt) 
1st halt 
Rankin 

Ruby Royeo A Sla 
Fargo A Rlobarda 
Howard A Lind 
Great Looa 

BOBFOLK. YA. 



(RIohnMBd split) 

1st hatt 

Jack Allen 

Fein A TeaaysoB 

Buckley Cal^t A 8 

XOBBISrH, FA. 

Oanlak 

Pardon Mo 
His Night Out 

X. ADAMS, MASS. 



T Rainbow Girls 
Bd Morton 
Oliver A Olsoa 
Al-s Here 
Dolly Kay 
4 Huabanda 
Billy MoDermott 
T Brown Glrla 

Koystoao 

Gains Bros 
Vernqn 
O'Brien Sis 
Kelso Bros 

Olobo 

Henry Frey 

Jos K Watsoa Bar 



Id halt 
Armand A Paroa 
Lemeau A Toaag 
Onlaing 
LAM Wllaoa 
Markwith Broa A B 

NO'M'FTON. MAS0. 

Oalria 

Fraak Mallaao 
Savoy A Albut Sis 

Id half 
Montana 
Dials 4 

HOBWICH, OOMX. 

Ths Salaros 
Wannaa A Maek 
Buras A Fraaela 
Watto A Rlagold 
Apollo I 

td half 
Dulmags A Kitty 
Goldle A Thome 
Betty Lou Co 
Conn A Albert 
(Ono to flll) 

OBANOB. X. J. 
Flayhowao 
Boad A Adama 
«t Michaels Oroh 
Cleveland A Dowry 
Dura Croaae-Rence 

td halt 
Johnny Reynolds 
Towers A Wslsh 
Sonne A Doaa 
JaJsa Blaok Co 



Oraa< Oposm 

Jaaon A Harrtgaa 
Reat Cmto 
Romaa Troupo 
(Two te flll) 

td halt 
Claudia Aiba 
Roxy La Roeea 
Herbert Warrea Co 
Paul Klrkland 
Prlaoeas Rajah 

Klxoa 

6am Moors 
Carrie Lllllo 
Waaser A Palmer 
Caanlngham A B 

td halt 
Chlnko A K 
Jason A Harrigaa 
Ths Rest Cvto 
Itm Lucas 



Beck A ForgusoB 
Jimmy Laeas 
(Oas to flll) 



Id half 
Johnson A Baker 
Mabel Harper Co 
Law Welch Co 
Great Howard 
Clemona Belling Oi 

KXADIMO, PA. 
Rajah 

D Orlfflth Co 
Leo Beers 
Pauline 

Id half 
Brent Hayea 
Kenny A Hollis 
Shura Rulowa Co 

BCD BANK, N. J. 
Palaco 

Primrose 4 
Arthur Whitelaw 
(Two to flll) 

2d half 
The Norvelles 
Martin A Wslters 
Helen Manning Co 
Mezsette Lewis Co 

BICUMOND, VA. 
Lyrio 

(Norfolk split) 

1st half 

M Cook Coward OB 

BOANOKB, TA. 
Boaaoko 

(Charlotte split) 
Ist halt 
Juan Reyea 
Hartley A P 
BIklna Fay A B 

BOCHB8TBB, X. T, 

Tempio 

Mankln 
Victor GraF 
Mack A Stanton 
Patti Mooro A Bd 
Patrlcola 
The Plerottya 

SCHENXCT'F, X.1W 

Prootar'B '? 

Davs A Trsssis 
Znhn A Drelsa 
Honeymooa Cralsa 

td half 
■Iramer A Boyle 
Cmiaoo Rambler* 
(One to flll) > 

SHAMOKIX. FA. 
rmatOj 

Sgt. Franklin 
McCarthy A Mesrrf 

td half 
Kelly LaTell Tr 
(Oao to flll) 

SHXX'XDOAH, FA» 

MraaA 
The Retlaws 
BobsoB A Baraea 
Ribbitt A HartnuA* 
Capps Family ,■ 

td half 
Northlaas A Wai4 
Larry Rellly 
Hoary Regal Os 

WIgglBBVlllO 

■TAMFOBD. OOXV, 



JoBBler Bras 
(Obo to flll) 
td baU 
Apollo I 
Warman A Mack 



KCy ROGERS 



Oircotlaa DATM SABLOSKY 



M halt 
Green A Parker 

Higher Upa 
Stephens A H 

PITTSBCBGH, FA. 
Daria 

I OOBSlS 

CarlstOB A Bellew 
Boa Meroff A Bd 
Robert C Benehley 
Wm Gaxtoa Co 
Stan Stanley Co 
KIkutas Jai>s 

HarrlB 

Grsy A Bslls 
Lsw Hawklna 
Brisrre A King 
4 Horsemen 
Bmma O'Nell 
Samstead A Marion 
Tyrolean Todelara 

Bhsridaa Boaaro 
Oenaro A Joyce 
Bddle cnark 
Phllbrick A Devere 
I Jolly Corks 
(Oas ts Sll) 



STBACVSB. X. t, 
B. F. Keith's 

Otto Bros 

AI Bhayne 

H A A Seymour 

H Santrey A Bd 

Santrey A SeymoBT 

Tempio 

Chevalier Bros 
Joe MarUnI 
Vox A Talbot 
• Potleys 
Altoa A Allea 
Bostock School 

Id half 
Margt A Fraaeolfl 
Slager Sla 
Donahue A Morgas 
Bz posit ion 4 
la China 

TAMPA, FLA. 
Victory 

(20-») .. 
(St. Petersburg H< 
Sarasota 14. Or- 
lando 16) 
Royal Oascoyneo 



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„,ft, t W4«HMIG»OH, FA 

Jack Kanaedy O 
B«B BmUh 
Helodjf A 3t9Sm 

B. F. K«ltfc'« 

CItfUty * N*too« 
Howard * Bwin.tt 
Harriaon & '^»»»" 
Bryan Falrchild Qi 
Sinclair * aa«p*r 
Cblcaro CadeU 

ti halt 
•Vflnton nro» 
Bdmunds * L»v»U» 

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t DaBota* 81a 
Matroy 81a 
kaaoa A Shaw 
Bmlly DarreU 
Maalcland 

Id haU 
IfaKita Clkfton Co 
Dion Sta 
Pardo * Archar 
^ay Hufhe* & P 
Kola Sylvia Co 

WiUEBI''0> W. VA. 
Victoria 



r 



»»Mg« B « « 
Mabel McKlnley fif 
Klein Bros 
Carflvtfl of Vt*lc» 

Shr«*lC>^ ■ ' . 
^•'m-<i Kalla 

Madiay & pa»roc 
H*niT Bergman' Co 
Clayton * I»«IM>1* . 
puck * Whlta • . 
toaillea trom BvsaX; 

Capitol 
Tower* * Welch .: 
Brooka Pbllaoa & t? 
Am Woodchoppcra 

2d halt 
Dura Croas & H 
Ifarie Ruasell ', 
Beck A Ferm»6A ^ 

TROT, w. y.. 

Proctor'a 

} OoKera 
Kadio Robot 
Irmanette tc V 
Caaey & Wart-eh 
Morton Harv«y 
BIta of VIerody 

3d halt 
Wm A Kennedy Co 
Coakley A Dunlevy 
(Othera to till) 

VmON HILL, N. f. 
Capitol 

td halt (1S-I») 
Ba«'yer A Eddy 
V Dohaon Co . 
DllUaa Mortoa 
(Ol^era t fill) 

Ut halt (30-t2> , 
II Wooley Co 
(Othera to All) 

1 OTICA, Sr. ¥.' 
I 'Oaleer ' 

Cannon A La* 
Cameo Bamblera 
l>amer ft Boylo 

Id hair. 
Carro A Mo*ro 
tTwotoOtJ)' . 

, WASHTON. D. C. 
B. F. Kelfh'a 

<ttia'day opening) 
Florence Reed Co 
Trevor AHA Orch 
Ulltan Shaw ; 
Kane A Herman 
C Bmmy'a Peta' 
Uttchell Broa^ 

Earlo ' .. 
Canary Opera 
t Benatora 
Mollte Fuller C« 
Bayea A Speck 
li«LoUBhlln ft B 
Bctaaton Slrena, 



MaBBi* Clifton Co 
Dion Sla 
Pardo' ft Archer 
Hay Hughes A Pain 
Kola Sylvia Ca . 
• 2d half 

2'Danolae Sla 
Malroy 8ta 
Maaon ft, Shaw , 
Emily Darrtll 
Mualcland 

WlLM'GTON, DEI.. 
Aldine 

Wright A fiale. ', 
RIalto 4 ' ' 
King Neptune ., 
Nick Huftord 
(;hlnko ft Kautm»n 

2d halt , 
Frank Reckleaa Co 
'Dorothy Nlelaen Co 
Cunningham A B 
Fulton A Qulnnette 
(One to All) 

trOONS'KKT, B.I. 

BfJoU 

Archie Onrl 
Florlce Claire Co 

2d half 
Permane A Shelly 
Tong Wave Co 

TONKKR8, N. T. 
Proctor'a 

2d half (16-15) 
a Griften Co 
Redmond A Wella 
W Manthey Co 
l>ewla A Amea 
Nat Nazzaro Co 
(One to All) 

lat half (20-»2> 
Caa'tleton A Ma£k 
Besaye Wynn 
Rolley A Shepps 
(Others to oAll) 

TOBK. PA. 
Tork Opars Haaao 

Stewart ft'Olfve 
Joe Marks Co 
Sonny Thompson Co 
(Two to All) 

2d half ' ' 
Anthony A Uareetle 
K A a Vorga 
Bobby Barker' Co 
t«o Beera 
Pauline 

TOUNOSTOWMf O. 
Hlppodroiaa 

Hathaway Co 
Carrol ft OorKL^ll 
Sbadowland 
Jerome ft Evelyn 
Caul Sis . 

2d half 
Laqa A Pemberton 
Carl A Inez 
Drummond A W 
P A Clrlllino 
(One to ail) 



Metro 

I TampIatoB Oa 

WOBCrrX% MASS. 

roii^ 

Tba Scholar 



lUoder A Armatr's 
H J Coalay A Oa 
B A J Crelghtaa 
WllU«> RocepUaa 

>d half 
Barton Bros drcna 



POU'S CIRCUIT 



BBIDOEPOBT. CT. 

PoU'a- 
Mlleen Harvay 
Hare ft Hara 

Ernest Hlatt 
Myron Pearl ftOa 

2d half 
Fred Sossman 
W Nejrman Oa 
(Othei^ to am ■'■" 

Palaoa >- , 

Dedlo's Clreoa ■ '•■ 
OA U Perry 
E Welch Mlnatrels 
Bensee A Baird 

2d halt t,-. 

Hancy Sla'«<>Flno. 
R Hultng..^ qo 



Lahr A Mercadea 
Anatol FriedlanA 

2d half 
Dodte'a- Clrcua 
Aaron A Kelly 
Tom Swift A Oa 
Ernest Hlatt 
Myrun Pearl- A Co 

,8CBANT0?r; PA- 
Poli'a 

[Wtlkea- Bar split) 

lat half i' ' 
Theodore A 5«^ah»'h 
McCoriftldk A,lt«ff'y 
Cole A SnydsV '• 
^azzmanla RaT, 
(One to All^ ,. 



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lAhr & Merecedea 

Anatol Frlpdland 

HABTFOBD, CT. 
Capitol 

Aaron ft Kelly 
Lloyd ft Ford 
Marshall Montg'my 
T Swift &-Co 
»•■ My Dear 
2d half 
Olbson ft Price .,- 
O^ & Ray Sarry 
Adelaide ft Hugtiea 
Bennee ft Halrd 
■ Welch Mlnatrals 

"ERiDKN, vans. 

PolLa 

_„ 2d half 
Kllseh Harvey 
H«re A Hare 
Hawthorne ft Cook . 
Harry Kahne 
(One to nil) 

^«W IIAVKN. CT. 

I'alace 
"■I'x^y Sla ft Fine. 
" Uul.nii A Co 



gPBINGF'D, MASS. 
Polaee 

Barton Bros Clrcua 

^ 2d half 
The Schnler 
Reeder A Armstr'g 
H J Conley A Co 
B A J Crclghton 
Willie's Reception 

WATEBBDBT, . CT. 

Patofo 
Olbson ft Prloa 
Fred Soasman 
Adelaide A Koffkos 
Hawthorne A Cook 

2d half 
I/Ioyd ft Ford 
Marshall Mont'Cry 
Ves My Dear 
(Two to flit) 

WILKES.n., P.%1 
rell'n 

lat hair . 
(Scraqton aniit) 
S Gallnl Co 
Citron ft Clint 
Hartley ft Paifrsnn 



OEFHEUM CIECUIT 

CHICAGO OAKLAMO, CAI.. 

Orpheaaa 

(Sunday openlas) 



Palnee 

(Sunday opatUOK) 
Grace La Boa 
Karavaeff Co 
Harry Snodgtaaa 
l>ooley A Balaa 
Billy Houae Co 
DeMareat ft C 
Chinese Qladlators 
Edwin Oeorge 
Sultan 

State Lake 

Frankle Heath 
Al Moore ft Bd 
B Evans ft Girls 
D Appollon 
B Morrlssey Co 
JuKgleland 
Stanelli A D 
Homer Romalae 

CALG.VBr, CAir. 

GraMd 

.(J»-2l)' 
(Same bill plays 
■Vancouver 22-24) 
The Test 
Chan ft Archer 
Warren A O'Brien 
Lillian ^'aulKner 
Jack Redmond Co 
iKoPerta. Arnold Co 
Montague Love 

Davk.npobt-, ia. 

C«lambia ' 

Fitch's Minstrels 

Id halTt ■ 
^ave Ferguaoiv 
Wllklna ft 'Wilklna . 
Perry ft Wagner 
Love N0at 
(Two to All) 

DENVEB 

Orphaaoi 

(Sunday opening) 
Roye ft May* 
Combe ft Nevlns 
Henry & Moore 
Robtn A Hood 
Snell A Vernon 
Will J Kennedy Co 
Flo Lewis 

DES MOINB8, IA. 
Orpheam 

Fields A Johnson 
Dave Ferguson 
Senator Ford 
Let's Dance 
(One to All) 



Leon Vavara 
Doris Dunjcan 
Bllabeth Brlcs Bd 
Griflln Twlna 
Glenn ft Jenklna 
Elliott Dexter 

OMAHA, NEB. 

Orphenai 

(Sunday opening) 
O ft J Surprise Py 
Wm Morris 
Barry ft Lancaster 
Jean Boydell 
Lady Alice's Pets 
SIg 'Frlaco ft Orctt 

PORTLAND, OBE. 
Orplirom 

(Sunday opening) 
Cieisdort Sis 
Adler Well ft H 
York ft Lord 
Powers ft Wallace 
Elsie Clack 
Bronaon ft Bdwarda 
Jackie ft BllUe 

9ACBAMTO, CAL. 
Orpheaas 

(lS-2!) 
(Same . bill plays 

Fresno 2S-2S) 
Wheeler ».. 
Morto9 & Glass. 
Webb's Knt 
Herbert Clifton 
Carol Koll 
Pierce ft 'Ryan 

SAN rtlANCISCO 
Goldm Gate 

(Sunday opening) 
Princeton ft W 
Zoe Delphlne 
Harry Burns 
Parisian B^v 
Harry Holbrook 
Frances Arms 

SAN FRANCISCO 

Orphenas 

Kcane A Whitney 
Olcott A Polly Ann 
Joe Darcey 
Alfred Latell 
Harris A Holly 
Mary Carr Co 
Eddie Nelson Co 
Davison's Loons 



13 



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"BROADCASTING JOY" 
Direction LEE STEWART 

CLIFFORD and MARION 



2d half 
Williams A Toung 
B O'Nell A OlrU 
(Thraa to All) 

BAMSAS C»TT, MO. 
Orphcnaa 

(Sunday opening) 
Ted Lewis A Bd 
WllUe Solar 
Bowera W A C 
Bruno Stelnbach 
Manning A Klass 
Maker A Bedford 
Marts SabbOtt Ber 

Mat* Stroe* 
J Da Sylvia Rer 
Harry Breen 
Kharum 
(Three to All) 

LOS ANOBLXS 
HUl Streat 

Emllle Lea 
Baldwin A Bl»lr 
Lola Bennett 
Nam HalperlB 
La Sail* HAM 

OrpheiUB 

Geo Jessel 
Cattlson Jonaa 
Eileen Schofleld 
Dick HpniltirsOft 
Herbert's "Doga 
karrold A Pattl 
BorLo 
poscla A "Verdi 

' MILWAt'KEB 

Palnco 

■ (Sunday opao.tng) 
Power's Elephants 
Fred Ardatk 
Luster Bros . 
(One to BID 

' MINNEAFOLIB ■ 

ttennrpi^ 

(Sunday, opening) 

Benny Rubin 
Bill Robinson 
Patterson A Co 
Duel De Kcrekjarfo 
Pariah ft Peru 



• ST. LOUIS, MO; 
Orpheam 

(Sunday opening) 
Frances White 
Joe Howard's Rev 
Al Herman 
Canadian PoUCe Bd 
Ben Welch 
Eape A Dattoa 
Murdock A ttayo 

SIOUX CITT, IA. 
Orpheaaa 

Howard's Poalaa 
Van Blene A Ford 
Johnny Hyman 
Wright Dancers 
(One to All) 
2d half 
Don Valeria > 
Stratford Comedy 4 
Let's Dance 
Weston A Blatno 
J J Clifford 
(One to All) 

ST. PAUL, MINN. 
Palace 

Thatcher Oaveroan 
Stratford Comedy 4 
In Wrong 
Waatoi^ A Blaine 
Lee Kids 

2d halt 
Wood ft White 
Oypsy Wanderers 
(Three to All) 

SEATTLK 
Orpheam • 

(Sunday opening) 
Mclntyro A Keatti 
Clifton A De Beg 
4 Wiltons 
Pablo De Sarto 
Nltzl Vernllle 
Russell * Pierce 
Bert Hanlon 

WINNIPBO 
Orphean^' 

(Sunday opening) 
Keane ft IJarrelt 
Chas Withers 
Karyl Norman 
Nell McKay 
Hronson ft Evans 
The nramlnos 



LOEW CIECUIT 



NEW YORK CITY 

State 
Schlchtl's Revue 
West A Francis 
Les Oellls 
Russian Singers 
nronSon ft DaJe 
H Stoddard ft Orch 
t 
Amerlraa 
Mack A TaRuo 
Cahlll A Wells 
Leah 

Vic Plant A Co 
Rudfll ft Donegan 
Howard ft Luckcy 
S I.clanda 

dOne to All) ' 

id ballf '[\ 
t,orlmer ft HihIm n 
Mniiimy 

Town. Toplca . . I 
L<>p A .CranMoB , , 
Al H Wilson 



Ambler Bros 
(Two to All) 

Victoria 

2 Walters 

Grant A Feeley 

Allman A May 

Youth 

(Oite to AlU 

2d halt 
Al Golem 2 
Elsie Hul)er 
Fisher A Hurst 
Howard A Luckey 
MilliT-P A Bd 

I.lnMlta Sa. 

Gorivlcy & Qarfrey 
Chaprti'n King A Co 
Cutler A 'Parker 
AloxandrU.A UChod 
(One to ftlj) 
J iH half . 

Inez Coijrthoy fio 
ly^V'an A BoUei 



I Madoapa 
(One to All) 

Groalay B%. 

Eelllas Sla 
Geo ft U Warroa 
Wheeler ft Potter 
Al H Wilson 
Frisco Harmonists 
(One to All) 
2d halt 
White Bros 
Johnny NeS 
Fletcher A Clay's B 
Burns A Allen 



BOSTOH 



Bock A Boetar 
DolbHdca A Oram'r 
Btaart A Laak 
Matthews A Ayrsa- 
Stener'a Bey 
(One to All) 

BUFFALO 

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Aerial DeOrofTs 
Raymond A KauflTn 
Cook ft Vernoo 



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Mack ft I.aRae 
(One to All) 

Detanrey St. 

Al Goleih 3 
Iil8so<t ft Scott 
Fisher ft Hurat 
Monte A Lyona 
Casper A Morrlssey 
Stewart Sis A Band 

2d half 
Manley ft Johnson 
Vio Plant A Co 
Ceo N Brown Co 
Coulter A Rose 
Frlaco Harmonists 
(One to All) 

National 

J Reddlngtons 
Miller ft Wilson 
Dalton ft Craig 
Coulter A "Rose 
Mazette Lewis C^ 

2d half 
Julius First Co 
J C Lewis Jr C© 
Butler A Parker 
I>eah 
(One to ail) 

Orpheam 

White Bros 
Burns A Allen 
Lee ft Cranston 
Bob Nelson 
Geo N Brown Co 
(One to All) 

2d halt 
t Walters 
Grant ft Feeley 
Dalton A Craig 
Allman A Kay 
Opera vs. Ja'ss 

Boulevard 

Julius First Co 
Carlyle ft LaMoIt 
LeVan A BoUes 
Miller ft Pet's'n Bd 
(One to All> 

2d hur 

Maxle ft Bobby 
Will H Ward Co 
Weston ft Schmmm 
Mazette Lewis Co 
(One to ail) 

Aveaae B 

Stewart A Mercer 
John NefC 
Minstrel Frollo 

2d half 
Chas F Seamoa 
Minstrel Frolle 
(One to All) 

BBOOKLTM 
MetropoUtaa 

Powers Dno 
Corlnne Atbackle 
Keyhole Kameos 
Brooks ft Powers 
Kimball Gorman Co 

Ftaltoa 

Tuacano Broa 

Mammy 

Will M Ward Co 

J C Lewia Jr Co 

(One to All) 

td half 
Novelty Clintons 
BIssett A Scott 
Archer A Belford 
Casper A Morrlssey 
Balkan Wanderers 

Gates 

Manley A Johnson 
Golden Girls 
Barrys A W 
Burns A Wilson 
Balkan Wanderers 

2d Aalf 
Kelllas 31s 
Willing A Jordan 
Wheeler A Potter 



Quinn A Caverly 
Paatelle Ballet 

CHICAGO 
ChaiCeiaa 

Circus Show ' 



Booth ft Nina 
Myrtle Boland 
Lloyd ft Roaalle 
Coo(>er ft' Thompson 
Bell ft Belgrava 
Ivewls A'Dody 
Paramount Qul^t'ta. 

' CLE^'KLAiq), O. 

, State' 

Adair A Adahr 

Goldle A Beatty 

Jas C Morten Co 

Mlto 

Elsie A Paulsen 

DALLAS. VEX. 

Melba 

Boyd A Wallln 
Racine ft Ray 
Zeck A Randolph 
Crelgbton A Lynn 
.Band BoK Revue 

HOBOKEN 
Heer ft Mlnetta 
Bannon A Pierce 
Eddie Mazier 
Arthur West Co 
(One to All) 

2d halt 
Wm Senay 
Lonnle Nace 
<Three to All) 

LONDOM 

Bedford A Wa'lUce 
Bazley A Porteir 
Lola ' Brara A Co 
2d Kklf ' 
Harry Sjrkes A 'Co 
Dolly Dump^la 
(One to All) . 

MBMrSpis 
Loew'a 

Berndt A Partner 
f ft B Pago ' 
Seminary Oiria 
Sandy Shaw 
Mile Ivy Co 

MILWAUKBE 
Miner 

M Torke's Dogs 
Al Abbott 

McDevltt Kelly A D 
Coftman A Carroll 
Elsie Whita 
Berlo Olrls 

MONTBBAL 
t«ew'a 

McDonald I 
Frost ft Morrison 
Jacksofi A Mack 
Jimmy Lyons 
Vie QuInn A Orch 

NEWABK. M. J. 

StaU 
Will Morria 
Jaek Hou^ioh 
Baroness DeH Co 
MoGrath A Deeds 
Irvlngs's Midgets 

NEW OBLBAMS 

CresceBt 
Ponzlnl's Monks 
Bussey ^ Donia 
See America First 
Flnlay A Hill 
, Beemaa A Graea 

OSHKOSl^ WIS- 
Oraiid 



JIMMY 



OBACB 



DWYERandORMA 



H. BART 



McHUGH 

j ag 



Raymond A Royce 
Stewart Sis A Bd 

Pulace 

Ambler Bros 
Will J Rvans 
Cook ft Shaw 31s 
Raymond ft Royce 

4 Madcaps 

2d half 

Tuscano Bros 
Smith & Darrell 
Rudell ft Donegan 
Toney ft Nonnan 
Danceland . 

ATLANTA. GA. 
Grand 

5 Londonn 
Hazel Crosby Co 
Garry A Baldl 
Meyers ft Hanford 

Dealys 31s Co 

^IBSIIIAM, AL.%. 

ngoa 

Maud El let t Co 
Harry Hykes 
Angel A. Fuller 
Frank D'Armo Co . 
Co Eds 



Wm Olntaro 
Murray ft Gerrlsh 
Robinson Janls Co 
B Murphy ft J P Co 

PBOVD'CE, B. I. 
Emery 

Vanderbilts 
Carr ft Morln 
Jimmy Glldea Co 
Clark A O'Neill 
Kay Spangler A Co 

BICHM'D H., L. I. 

WUlard 
Mazlne A Bobby 
Archer A Belford 
Bva Tanguay 
(Two to All) 

2d half 
Waltftr Baker Co 
Miller A Wilson 
Carlyle A I..aMoU 
Youth 

SPBINOF'D, MASS. 

Broad » ay 

Blum Bros 

Nell ft O'Donnell . 

A ft L Barlowe 

t'hlllips ft Uilsw'h 



Danceland 

Id halt 
Stone ft White 
Bell ft LeClaIr 
Will J Brans 
Newklrk A Moyer S 
(One to ail) 

TOBONTO 
Vonge St. 
Day at Races 

PANTA6ES 

TORONTO 
Pagtngea 

(l«-24» 
Plantation Days 

HAMILTON, CAN. 

Pantagea 

Freehand Broa 
Taylor Howard A T 
T Birmingham Co 
Spencer A Williams 
Rose ft Moon Rev 



Oould A Adama 
VAC Arery 
Rogers A Donnelly 
Braille A Pol)e Bev 

WASHINOTOM 
Laew'a 
I MltroB 
Ubert Carlton 
Kendall Bytoa A 8 
Burns A Kane 
Stars of Future 



CHICAGO 
Cbateaa 

Gordon A Rica 
Lewis A Norton 
Frank Stafford 
F A E HaMB 
kaontt ft VVuts' 

^biNEAFOLiS ' 

Pantataa 

(Sunday opening) 
Arthur ft D^t'Ung 
3 White Kuhns 
Window Shopping 
Springtime Rev 

BEGINA, CAM.' 

Pantagea 

.Hap Hazzard 
M Hesaler 



dBCUIT 

Orren ft Drew 
Leonora's Steppers 
Wills ft Robblns 
SantuccI 
Toyoma Japs 
Solomon Kasco 

SAN FBANCI8CO 

Pant ages 

Phil LaToska 
Muriel ft Phyllis 
aid Lewis 
Robert Rellly Co 
Mack ft Correll 
Glrten Qirls 

, LOS ANOBLKS 

PaM*«ea 
2 Martella 
Joe DeWer"' '" ' 
Kelly Sla ' '•' ' 

Burke, W|iVib.,«JK 

.Fred Lindsay Co 
iDoroon Sis 
.Kennedy AM - <■■ 

8. DUWO. OAU 

• "Fe^ia^ ■'■•'^ 

Tvonnoi ; ., 
Foiiis ALiemy 

Carey .Donovan ^ H 
Hughes A Burk^ 
Ben Nee One 



.EMMY 



CHABLB8 



6ARBIER-SIMS & CO. 

Presenting FACTION. CAMBBA" 
Directhm RILEY BROS. 



■Red Green A T 
Putnam Fielder Co 
Louise Bowers Co . 

SASKATOON, CAN. 
Pantagea 

(20-22) 

(Same bill plays 
Edmonton 2d half) 
Anderaon A Pony 
Melva Talrha ' , 

Boe Mofflc Co 
Hall A Dexter 
Hall's Ent 

C.*LGABY, CAN. 

Paata(«.S 

Strobel A Mortons 
Purcella A V 
Tom Kelly 
Harmony Land 
Foley A Lotute 
Gordon A O ' ' 

8POKANB 
Paatacea 

'Wanda A Seals. 
"Downing ft Juddy 
Calm A Dale BfV 
Jack Wilson 
Helen Bach » 

SBATTLK 

Paatacea 

2 Silvers 

Kltnor A Reaney 



Riding Costelloa 
L'G BEACH, OAL. 
Uoyt 

F A E Carmen 
P ft M Miller 
GaCrney A Walton 
I^la Girlie ft S 
Lamaire ft Ralston 
Vardell Broa 

SALT I^KE CITY 
Faatagea 

Bentell ft Oould 

Oibson 81s 
Rowland ft M 
The Conductor 
Hyams A Evana 
t Aces 

OODBN, UTAH 
Pahtages 

Raynjond Wllbert 
Nortnan A Olsen 
Ivan Bankoft 
Summers ft Hunt 
Kate A Wiley 
Sunawect Maid* 
Maf-velo. 

DENVEB, COLO. 
Faatarea 
Karbe A Sis 
Janls A Chaplew 
Scanloa Denno. A 8 
Movie Masque 



WALTER MEYERS ^ 

IBM Broadway. N.Y. C. -Circle •«<« 
PICTL'BE THEA'TRES— VAUDEVILLE 

Booked ThU Woeki 
VINCEJiT LOPEZ J^A TANGUAY 

LEONA LaMAB HABBY KAHNE 



:Burns A Kissen 
Barber of Serllle 

VAN^BB. B.C. 

Paotagoa 

t Falcons 
Gordon A Kt^s. : 
Rita TonJelle 
The Son Dodtar 
Marks A Ethel , 
Sully Rogers A 8 

BBL'BAM. WASH. 

Vaaderltta 

'wheelef * 'Wheeler 

Farsfuson'A 8* 
•ffcoieW Daneera ■ 

Plaano A L ' 

Hamel Sis A 8 

Barbfer Slitims Co- 

TACOMA, WASit 
Pantagaa 

The P8l[4eT(oa 
wy«th A Wyna 
A C Astor . 
The BerkofTs 
Thornton A 8 
Kuma 4 

POBTLANP'. OBE<, 

Paatagaa 
I Blanks 
Prof Wlnsel 
Fashions 
Iseo Llarl 
Lomas Troupe 

Travel 

(Open week) 
Pohn Olms Co 

WESTERN 

CHICAGO 

Americaa 

t,aura P'orbes 
(Five to All) 
2d half 
Ed Hill 
(Five to All) 

Eni^ewood 

Meredllh A 8 
Moore A Freed 
(Four to All) 
2d halt 
MoorO'A Shy 
(Five to. All) 

Kedzle 

K.smct 8U 



Vine A Temple . 
Follies •! It2» 

PUEBLO, COLO. 
Fantacas 

(20-22) 

(Same bill plays 
Colorado Springs id 
half) / .. 

Joe Relcham .. 
Carvat ft V 
Fitzglbbona A M 
'< Anderson Olals 
Master A Oray«a 
Skate Clasaloa - v 

OMAHA, MSB. 

Paatacoa 

Mildred Myra .. 
Langford A F 
Morton A' Brt>wer 
FalrVlew ' ' -' 
Murf nd A titfo 

KANSAS CTr MO. 
rant^ges* 

Zelda Broa 
Dodd A L,fedar 
Bobbe A Stark , 
V Norton C6 
Adier A Danbar 
Dreamy Spain' 

MEMPHIS 

Paatagea 

Bill Genevieve A L 
Althoff Sis 
Geo Yeoman 
Slatko Rev 
Lew Cooper 
Olympla Deaval 



VAUDEVILLE 



Gordon A Delmar 
Radio Fan 
Bert Gordon A Co 
r>«nny Ufaham Rev 
(One to All) 

2d half 
RIalto A I^mont 
Mr A Mrs O Hill 
Hurst ft Vogt 
(Thr^e to All) 

IJneoU 

1st half 
I.lbonatl 

I.avnrr Bros A P 
M Downey Co 
(Three to Allj 
OALF"" j/. ILL. 




Joe MelTla 
Ptnfefced 

I Rosalias 

Lytall A Faat 

Odiva 

(Five to ail) 

BL'MINGTON, ILL. 

Majeatle 

P A J L« Volo 
Goes ft Barrows 
Les Mattiaoa Bd 

Id half 
Downey ft Ciarldge 
Jarvia A Harrison 



Fox 



QUIMC1 

Orphe 

Flanders ft Butle 

Crafts A Bheebaa 

(One to All) - - 

Id half 
Keyo ft Ogawa 
Mary Jayne 
Herbert Williams 

KACINB. WIS. 
Blalte 

Kismet 81s 



ROGERS and DONNELLY 

164— WEEKS— 164 

POSSIBLE 



100% 



174 

Eight Weeks Vacation 
Two Weeks Sick 

Dir. MARK LEDDY 



Harry Downing 
CHAMPAIGN, ILL. 
Orpheam 

Achmes 

Gorfltn A Delmar 
jSylvester ft Vance 
|(Th^e. \o atl,) 

DBCATUB. ILL. 



Downe)r A ' ClaHdge 
; Jarrig A /Harrison 

Harry USWnlnlt 
, Sd Vklt 

'P A nJ lie vaio 

Ooaa A Bar raws 

Lee Mattiaoa Bd 



Orpb< 
Ksyo A Ogawa 
.Mapy Jay BO 

'H Wllllasaa Co 

M half 
Flanders A Butler 
Crafts A Sheehaa 
(One to All) 

JOIJKT, ILL. 
Orpheam 

Lawton ' 
Newhoft A Phelps 
(One to All)i 
2d hair 
I Jacka A 2 Qaeens 
W ft B Walters 
(One to All) 

MILWAUKBB 

Majeatia 

Fred's Pigs 
Bert L«ith Ca 

.Froslnia 

, Variety Pioneers 
(Four.tp Bit) 

MIMNBAFOLI8 
7til B^foet 
Koehler A Roberts 
iMorriteoa A C' 
WhltaeM A -Iraland 
iBanJpland , 
1 taketaa 
(Two to ail) 

' PEOBIB. liix. 

FaiAcis ' 

Broalos A 'Bi'b#a 
Stats A Bingham 
t Ja«lu A I Queans 
W A B Waltiera 
Heath Ant 

2d kalt 
Lawton 
Cronin A Rart 
Ne who tt A' Phelpa 
Flelda A. J^haaon 



Meredith ft 8 
Bert Levy 
J ft K Lee 
Chinese SyticopatOr 

BOCKFOBD, ILi:. 

Palaea 

Peres ft M , . 
Bert Utvy 
Sylvia Clark 
,Chas Fot 'ft Co 

(Two to an> 

«d Kilt 
|Fitch's Mihstrels 

ST. LOUIS 
OMttH 

Primo Veily 

John .Vikll ft ' Co 

T Flaalies 

Hayes ft LockWood 

Geo Lovett 

Barr Mayo ft Rena 

BlUgtt ^ J.ATour 

Honir Kong Co 

Blalta 

Claire ft At wood 
Flagler Broa ft B 
Meanest Man In W 
Alabama Land 
Tom Smith 
.Aohliles 

Sd half . 
Murdock ft K Sta 
Dainty Marie 
Hughie Clark 
(Three to ail) 

SO. BBND, IND. 

Palace 

Orob A. Adonis 
Geo. Alazandi^r 
Hurst A ^ogt 
Chinese Synco 
(One to All) 
td half 
Broslus.A Brovm 
Merely A Anfer ' 
iChas Foy ■• ••.•■■ •' 
Sylvia Clask . 
(Ona to 411) , .. 

spbinovld; ili. 

Majeatle 

Fox A Sarno 
Cronin A Hart- -' 
Wllkens A Wllkeaa 
Chic Sale 
(TWO to Alt) 

td half 
Claire A Atwood 
Flagler Broe A R 
Meanest Man In W 

iChlo Sale 

.(Two to Alt) 



KEITH'S CmCAOO CIBCUXT 



CLBVftLABrO, O. 



R A B Dean 
Tom Dick A Harry 
(Three to flll) 
2d halt 
Versatile ( 
, (Four to All) 

DBTBOIT. MICH. 
LaSalla Oaa«oBS 

Sensational Togo 

Flo Enrlght Co 
.W H WaHefteU 

Versatile I . , 
' (One to All) 
2d. halt 

Arthur Huston Qo 

I.oomls Twins 

Tom Dick A Starry 

R A B De^n 

Lorelta Gray Rer 

FT. WATNB 
Fatoe* ' 

Coi'kiitt ««^ ■ 



Frances A Hums 
Lorner Girls 

2d halt 
Billy Sternad 
Oehan A Garrlasn 
Herbert A Nsfley 
(Two to All) 

LIMA, O. 

Faorot 

Creadon A Davis 
Carson A WMlard . 
lA>omla Twins 
(One to ail) 
2d half 
W H WakeAeld 
(Three to qil) 

LOUISVILLE, KT. 
MatUnal 

(Indianapolis spUt) 

2d half 
The Dirkleys 
E vans 'A Pea'H 
Bluebird Rev 



/ 



MANNING and C1,A5S 

Tovrlag Orpheam ClKrnlt 

Peraosial ,Mg«„ Harry C. Danfor^b 

Weak' Apr. !•, Orpheam, Kansas City 



•X 



^ 



(Two to an) 

2d half 
Gordon A Knowlton 
( Splnnetta 
"On the i.'ampua" 

Strand 
Wordon Uros 
Follla Girls 
Tock ft Toy 
(One. to All) 

2d half 
r.azar ft Dale 
Kvana ft Piarl 
(Two to.AlU 

INDIANAPOLIS 
K^itl>1l 

(Louisville split) 
2d half 
Sankus ft .Silvers 
Hester Bailey Co 
Frank Far-uo 
Royal Peacnr ks 
(One to flll) 

LRXINGTON. UV. 
Ben All 

Be Ho Gray Co 
DuBlay ft MerHll 
Courting Daya 

(Continued 



Stanley Chapman 
(One to All) 

HUNCIE, IND: 
Wyser Grand 

Selbini ft Grovlnl 
Morley ft Anger 
LaZar ft Dais 
Whirl of Song ft D 

2d half 
Evans ft Orth 
Ruth Sis Co 
(Two to All) 

TEB. HAUTE. IND. 
Indiana 

RIalto ft l.amont 
Kvans A Orth 
i Rplnnettes 
Herbert ft Neeley 
H Walman A Debt 

2d half 
Tom Smith Co 
Stan ton A Dolona 
(Three to All) 

B'INDSOB, ONT, 

Capital '^'l, 

Ruth 81s "1 

(Four to ill) '<'•■• 

Ml pase SS) ,. . 



14 



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VARIETY 



SPORTS 



Wednesday ^April' 15, 1981 



/ 



INSIDE STUFF 

ON SPORTS 



There Is 'some suapiclon about the rating of Mike Ballerino who 
copped the junior lightwelgrht title from Kid Sullivan In Philadelphia 
reeenUy. The boys met at the Garden earlier in the season and Sullivan 
knocked Mike out. That exhibition looked okay from a specUtor's stand- 
point but the odds of four to one on the Kid did not seem togical. 

Now that Ballerino has turned the tables on Sullivan, the Gar<!en bout 
l8 Tlewed as one of those things. Fight managers do not appear t)ack- 
ward in taking the same viewpoint. 

A weekly news film pictured Ballerlno's triumphant return to Bayonne, 
N. J., the titles crediting him with putting that spot on the map. 

Since boxing ceased at Madison Square Garden, business In the 
smaller clubs bae Just been fair. Squawks were made heretofore that 
the big cards at the Garden hogged the flght racket in New York for 
Tex Rickard. There Is a difference of opinion about that, some flght 
aaanagers contending that big events «t the Garden tend to stimulate 
general latereet in boxing and were therefore of benefit to other flght 
clubs. 

It is the same theory accepted In show business. On Broadway It is 
often Indicated that the scoring of bits at certain times, has the reaction 
at toning up theatre attendance generally. 

Joe Woodman and George Lawrence have In tow King Solomon, the 
23 year old Jewish battler who halls from Panama. Solomon's parents 
were born in PalesUne and the boy's real first name is Emanuel. He has 
been here three weeks, training at Rlverdale. His managers will not 
send him out before King is accUmated, figuring the visitor a real 
prospect. ' 

So well did a coterie of spbrtlng men think of Solomon that they 
bought hie contract from Wirt Ross, Panama sports promoter, who Is 
mid to have received tSO.OOO. Solomon has fought mostly In South 
America and it is claimed he baa won 1» out of 28 contests via the knock- 
out route. It ia eald both Pirpo and Rojas sidestepped meeting Solomon, 
Pirpo being credited with the statement that Solomon was the best boxer 
In South America. King fights at 188 pounds. 

The sending out of applications for football tickets In March may 
be the Up that the various major collegea are looking forward to a terriflc 
■oenon next (all. 

Pennsylvania already has Issued literature to its graduates requesting 
immediate replies as to the number of tickets desired for the Yale 
game at New Haven. The meeting of these two teams will mark one 
of the blggeat of the early October gridiron battles. 

It'e not particularly unuf^ual for a college to broadcast application 
blanks during the summer or even Ute spring, but to start a campaign 
In March for a representative quota to be present at a»game due to take 
place seven months later either presages another season of record 
crowds or an energc-iic and hard working athletic association at Penn. 
Probably both. • 

Through Miami, Los Angeles and Havana not to mention New Orleans, 
ravagee have been pronounced upon the gambling fraternity of the 
east this winter. AM of the heavy money baa flown in all ways but 
eaat. Ope layout in Atlantic City Is going to make it« proprietors happy 
if it breaks even on the season. Down there for days at a time the 
l^lace never has had a play. At one tinae A. C. was good. for as much 
•a any other city in the country and more. 

Bradley's at Palm Beach scowls if the profit doesn't touch $3,000,000 
net: while Miami has had plenty of action also. New Orleans did fairly 
wel* In the picayune claee during Its racing season. 



Eddie Kane, manager of Tom Gibbons and Sammy Mandell, was an 
Illustrated song slnf^er'in a nicekelodean In Marshalltown, la., in 1910. 
Gene Strong and Hax^el Mann stranded in the town with a show. Strong 
and Kane made a freak bet on the JefCries-Johnson flght. 

The future boxing luminary was forced to roll a peanut down the 
main stem, using a toothpick for a propeller. Every tinoe he booted one, 
Strong would sock him with a bladder. 

Kane's ambition st that time, later realised, was to become a big 
flght manager. He now has one of the best stables in the country. 



Profeesional gamblers who specialise on college football games dur- 
ing the fall are now turning their attention to the collegiate baseball dia- 
monds with the season now on its way. Betting, by outsiders, on the 
outcome of the gridiron battles has become teiriflc but the less prominent 
undergraduate activity has seldom been the objective of the professional 
bettors' activities. 

Baseball, throughout practically all colleges, has been steadily decreas- 
ing In popularity as regards attendance for the past Ave yean. The only 
exceptions are those few universities where baseball is the "big" sport 
and where It Is specialised upon, of which Holy Cross is an example. 

K is doubtful if the WAgering fraternity will go to the extent of their 
autumn systematic preparation of paving the way for bets but that 
Inter-collegiate ball games are deemed sufllciently remunerative for this 
•ect seems out of the ordinary. 

In some undergraduate circles it has long been the belief that lacrosse 
Is the coming collegiate spring sport. There seems little doubt that base- 
ball ha» drastically fallen off, as may be wljtneesed by some of the major 
schools' Inability to even make baseball pay for itself. 



Like everything else universally popular but restricted In one way or 
another, the running race is extending. It haa been estimated that the 
value of the thoroughbred 'has increased 700 percent within the past 
Ave year* or since reformers or legislatures attempted to restrict running 
races through eliminating or curbing the betting. 

For this coming season, outside of the 140 days of racing on the 
metropolitan tracks (Association) and without including any of the 
winter tracks, there will be 165 days of running races in Ohio, 192 days in 
Canada. <0 days at Latonia. 60 days In Chicago (besides 30 days in 
Aurora. IlL. uncertain), and the Omaha to Vancouver newly built circuit, 
also 30 days In Kentucky (inclusive of The Derby). On top of these, 
state fairs starting late in summer will have uncountable days of running 
races (superceding the trotting and pacing races), although the fair 
purses hang around S500 to 1600. ' 

In Ohio this year the Parl-Mutuel only will operate without per- 
centage deduction for th< state. This looks to be the biggest betting 
pipe in the country at present. It is reported it needed a bunk of money 
to get that one over. 

Most of the other tracks will have only Parl-Mutuel betting. Book- 
makers will operate as usual on the eastern tracks and also In the middle 
west. 

What the possible profit there may be In running race tracks Is denoted 
by the fact that at Akron, O., on a track newly built, but one week's 
racing Is allotted to it 

Another side light is that the new track at Miami this winter. Its first 
•eason. all new and racing new to the town, netted a clear profit of 
$600,000. 

Stake horses that ran for |400 top and bottom, valued at |600 three 
years ago, making |1,000 in all, similarly placed now total $3,000 value. 

Where the racers will come Trom for all this new racing time isn't 
explained by horsemen who say they will eoXBV Xtpm somewhere, while 
the eastern tracks will aways hold the best. / » 



BASEBALL MESSAGE 
FOR O'HARA-REVDl 



Cleveland, April 10. 

Editor Variety: 

The lines below are dedicated 
to the scrappiest, cleanest and 
gamest^unateur baseball team 
In the world. I am sending 
them to you' in the hope that 
Fiske O'Hara and Nellie Revell 
may see them. They speak the 
sentiment of our entire sport 
staff. 

Our hait are off to the Fitke y 

<yBaraa 

Wko won immortal Fame 

Playing hard and playing 
clean. 

They tried for every game. 

Thru the mist of memory 

From note 'til the end of 
time. 

We'll lM»o our Jiead$ in ^W- 
erence 

To that •FighUng Jriah 
Nine," 

These lads went out and 
played ball. They did not win 
every game. In fact they lost 
more than they won. But they 
have stuck it through two 
years now. There haa not been 
a desertion from their ranks. 
They have the same team as 
of two years ago. This year 
they open their third straight 
season. 

May the good Lord send 
them luck. 

Jaine$ J. Ketty. 



This letter should have been 
headed 'The Kind of Boys Who 
Bon't Forget." It must be a 
pleasure Tor Mr. O'Hara and 
Miss Revell to see each season 
these youths so kindly remem-^ 
bering them. 

Two years ago some young- 
sters in Cleveland wrote a nice 
letter to Nellie Revell. They 
had formed a teseball club 
and placed their faith In' Nel- 
lie of whom they had read 
about. 

Miss Revell turned the letter 
over to Fiske O'Hara. That 
star outfitted the Cleveland 
boys, from shoes to bats. 

Hence "The O'Haras." as the 
name and the above as an- 
other mark of their gratitude. 
These boys in their first sea- 
son wrote to Variety acknowl- 
edging their gratefulness; they 
wrote again last season in ap- 
preciation and here they are 
again — ^the kind of boys worth 
while and worth doing some- 
thing for — for they don't for- 
get. 



Kaitt. Boxinff Cornish 
Meeting to Organize 

- •- Kanns CHy, AprU 14. 

The Kaneae Btate Boxing Com- 
mission TTlU hold Its first meeting 
this week to draft rules and regu- 
lations under wh!ch boxing con- 
tests may be held in the state. 

The legislature passed the bill 
recently authorising boxing, upder 
such rules as the commission may 
determine. 

The commission Is composed of 
the athletic directors of three state 
schools. Dr. F. C. Allen, of the 
State University; Mike Aheam, of 
the Agricultural College, and "Bill" 
Harglss, of the State Teachers' Col- 
lege at Emporia. 

The first meeting has. been called 
at the request of the American 
Legion, which sponsored the bill. 
Under the new law boxing bouts 
may be held only by^ authorized 
clubs in the state. 

The commission will have to de- 
termine what clubs are to be recog- 
nised and fix the rules for the clubs 
and boxers to follow. 



Important Tax Case on 
Appeal — Criminal Charge 

Washington. April 14. 

An important case Is to be ar- 
gued before the United States Su- 
preme Court this week. Charles 
Johnson as manager of the Central 
Manhattan Boxing (Tlub. of New 
York City, promoted prize fights, 
etc. He waa charged with having 
failed to pay the government the 
admission tax due, was indicted 
and convicted. 

He appealed on the claim that thf 
club was responsible for the ad- 
mission tax and not himself. The 
Court of Ap).M^ls upheld him In this 
and now the govern -nent has 
brought the case to the Supreme 
Court for final decision. 



TIGER FLOWEBS IH FlUf^ 

Tiger Flowers, colored heavy- 
weight fighter, has signed to play 
the principal part in a five-reel film. 

"ABIE'S" RECORD 

(Continued from page 1) 
"Llghtnln's" record a week from 
next Monday. April 27. when it en- 
ters the 154th week. "Ligbtnln' " 
actually played 153 weeks but was 
credited with a solid three years' 
run. The engagement at the Ly- 
ceum was Interrupted at the end of 
the first year by the actors' strike 
of 1919, the show laying off three 
wcelcs. 

When "Lightnin* " was piling up 
its run which concluded to big 
business it was never anticipated 
three consecutive years' run would 
ever be beaten. Time for three 
strike weeks was made up by extra 
matinees, that giving "Lightnln' " 
a final 1,291 which is equal to three, 
years. 

Breaking All Records 

"Abie" is now in the position of 
breaking all world's run records. 
Business at present is ahead of last 
yecu-. Takings - at the Republic 
Holy week were $1«.61S. $960 better 
than the same week a year ago. 

Anne Nichols' comedy sensation 
has exdeedea by far the business 
records of any non-musical attrac- 
tion in theatrical annals. The 
Broadway run is being recorded at 
the same time five other "Abies" 
are on tour. These other companies 
are breaking run and business 
records in virtually every stand. 

That established "Abie" as the 
most remarkable play of all time. 
"Llghtnln's" run was made while 
no other companies of that play 
were on the road. 

Those who have watched the 
progress of "Able" are willing to 
wager It win complete Its fourth 
year on Broadway and prediction 
is even voiced It may extend into 
a fifth consecutive year here. When 
the Nichols marvel was nearing the 
end of the second year, the same 
showmen then claimed it would play 
Into a fourth -year. The correctness 
of that prediction therefore is worth 
noting at this time. 

The nearest to "Able** and 'T.Ight- 
nln' " It Broadway records runs are 
'TJje Bat," which ran exactly 104 
weeks or two years, and "The Gold 
Diggers," 90 weeks, which rates it 
fourth in long runs. 

"Abie" opened May 23. 1922. 
"Lightnln"' started Aug. 26, 1918, 
and closed Aug. 27. 1921. 



PROBABLE HGHT WINNERS 

AND PROPER ODDS 



By Jack Conway 



WEDNESDAY, APRIL IS 
BOUT. WINNER. ODDS. 

Pal Moran vs. Tommy O'Brien Moran even 

Andy Tucker vs. Joe Scappatone .'.Tucker S— 6 

Ixzy Cooper vt. Nick Quargarelli Cooper even 

Henry Goldberg vs. Len Kemp Goldberg oven 

SATURDAY, APRIL 18 

Al Rood vs. Yale Okun Rood 6 6 

Charley McKenna vs. B. Trestidge McKenna 8— S 

Augle Pisano vs. Ben Hall Pisano ^—6 

MONDAY, APRIL 20 

Lew Hurley vs. Bud Dempsey Hurley even 

Arc4iie Bell vs. Dominick Petrone Ball even 

Sam Bienfield vs. Johnny Brealin Bienfield even 



■ SCORE TO DATE 

Selections, 89. Winners, 61. Draws, 12. Losers, 16. 



Gd Canmba ChaDenged 
By Phooey Chai^ 

Dear Chick: 

I told you I should of had my p^. 
lifted to match Tomato's so aog^ 
of them flght managers would rum- 
ble him as a phoney splc through 
making me, and that's Just wh^ 
happened. I have before me a lettsr 
from Bozo Lulka who steers for a 
pond lily named "Elbows Palooka" 
and claims "Palooka" is the real 
champ of Wowa Wowa. He is hM 
to Tomato's new kisser and threat. 
ens to holler copper if I don't matek 
him with "Palooka." 

To keep this egg quiet I'll bar* 
to go through with it and cancel 
that shot with Pal Moran. Moraa 
is matched with Tommy O'Brtea 
anyways for tonight so it looks like 
Tomato will have to dust off this 
"Palooka" before we can do tag 
business with the big hitters. ^ 

Here is this Lulka's letter: " 
Dear Con : ' ' 

Being a reader of your weeU^ 
column on sports I notice your coA' 
tinned playing up of the name of a 
fighter who is supposed to be under 
your management. 

I, being a nmnager myself, dl«. 
pute your right of advertising K14 
Caramba as the champ of Wowa 
Wowa and claim that the prize mag 
of my stable, the illustrious phan* 
torn of the ring. "Kick-'em-ln-tbe* 
shins" EUbows Palooka, Is the leglti< 
mate king of that far off isle. 

I happened to know your nuut 
Caramba when he wai^ Just plain 
Mr. Tomato, a bum who kissed tm 
canvas more times than Harry 
Thaw chased rabbits, happened t» 
know Mrs. Tomato (and believe ae 
baby she was some bimbo) ant 
happened to be at the ringside 
when your umbay "fought" Rough 
House Riley in Pottsville, Pa!, two 
weeks ago, and also happened te 
be in the know that Rliey dived 
because he didn't want to spofl 
Caraml>a's brand new kisser. 

To tell you the sec. -t, my boy wa| 
also at the ringside and after the 
fight said, "Bring on that Caramba 
boloney. I'm Inquisitive to see bow 
hard he hits the floor." 

Laugh that off, my dear Con. 

As I know the history and Pad* 
gree of Caramba. know that he hii 
the worst ring record as Mr. Tomato 
and slightly suspect that he wat 
the Young Kid Battling Dugan who 
was slapped down by Plilla. Jad^ 
O'Brien, I seem to have the low 
down on him and knowing that yoi 
wouldn't want me to dish this dirl 
to our dear public, I suggest th^ 
instead of hush money, you matw 
your tramp with qny coming chaaf 
within the next fortnight. 

This is official: 

On behalf of the popular anl 
clever "Kick-'em-in-the-shins" B* 
bows Palooka, I hereby challengt 
Mr. Kid Caramba, alias Tomati^ 
alias (and slightly suspected) Younf 
Kid Battling Dugan, to a boxing 0t 
socking match ::j[id guarantee t^lT 
Caramba's pan, which you recently 
had 'lifted at a great expense, wfll 
be dropped for nothing. 

I also insist as a last minute ItMi 
that your Kid Caramba not be al* 
lowed at any time before the flgM 
with Palooka to quit the ring b^ 
cause I know he never had a mothcfli s 

Hoping you are the same. 
Truly yours. 

Bozo Ijulka, 

P. S.— Palooka's and my motto tot 
The Customer Is Always Right 



OPERATING SINE HOCKEY 

The Knickerbocker Hockey CW| 
will control the amateur ice hooM 
franchise in the new MadlMl 
Square Garden. The corpora^ 
will include Tex Rickard, J( 
RingUng, John Kelly, Pat C 
Joseph Rhinock. Senator Hi 
Henry Ztegler, Ralph Famum 
Sucier, the latter the owner of 
New York franchise in the amatenf 
hockey league. 

The hockey league games will M 
played at th^ Garden with specUl 
ice features between halves suefc 
as Bobby McLean and an ice balW 
in exhibitions. 




NO BOXING IN MAINE 

Augusta, Me., April !<»__ 
Maine will be at least two y«** 
longer without a State Boxing C^ 
mission as the bill to create ■n* 
a commission has been referred «• 
the next session of the Leglslatnl* 
that of 1926-27, ^ 

The bill to permit a decision ■ 
two-round amateur boxing *'*''? 
had been indefinitely postpoM* 
awaiting the action of the LeK'"*^ 
ture upon the Boxing Comml«»*' 
bill. Some legislative proceeding 
may be now brought to bear on tl» 
decision bilL 



Wednesday. April 15, 1985 



BURLESQUE 



VARIETY 



COLUMBIA WILL DROP THREE TOWNS; 
SEVERAL SHOW CHANGES NEXT SEASON 



Payton, Omaha and Montreal Out — Albany, Roches- 
ter and Syracuse In — ^J. Herbert Mack Surrender- 
ing Franchise — John Jermon Producing but One 

' Show Next Season— "ShufFle Along/' New Col- 
ored Attraction— "Father" Another for Wheel- 
Columbia's Own Casting 0£Eice to Prevent Com- 
petitive Bidding Up Among Managers 



.IslJl 

'Vhe Columbia Burlesque Circuit 
ifia drop Dayton, Omaha and Mon- 
treaL all poor stands, thU season, 
and play three days each In Al- 
Kaay, Rochester and Syracuse next 
tmaoa. The dropping of the three 
^rfU eliminate the Jump from Kan- 
BSf City to Omaha and from Omaha 
to Chicago. 

In addition several changes in 
franchlsej will occur and two new 
type shows for burlesque be pro- 
duced. John Jermon will turn back 
tbe Harry Martel franchise under 
Which the "Stop and Go" Columbia 
operated, to the Empire Circuit, 
and J. Herbert Maok will give up 
hlg franchise to another producer 
(possibly Japk Singer). Charles 
"^aldron will turn over his "Broad- 
way By Night" franchise to Bob 
Travers, last season associated with 
^llliam Brandel. Jermon will pro- 
duce only the Billy Arlington show 
next season with Jacobs of the 
Jacobs & Jermcp ' firm practically 
out of burlesque. 

The shows concerned In the fran- 
chise transfers are reported as 
among the lowest In point of 
grosses. • The transfers are In line 
with the ColumlUa's policy of giv- 
ing the : ounger progressive pro- 
ducers a freer hand. 

A policy of divertissement will be 
favored by Sam Scribner with two 
brand ne# entertainments for bur- 
lefM)ue already announced with mo;-e 
t t^/ollow. The new entries will be 
^ another all-colored revue, "ShuflCIe 
Along," originally produced by AI 
Mayer. It ran at the <Srd Street 
and was successful as a road show. 
The show will be placed on the 
Columbia Circuit by Hurtig A Sea- 
men but will be booked 15 weeks 
apart from "Seven -Leven," the other 
JSur^ & Seamon colored show 
which replaced "Temptations" this 
season, and has piled up impres- 
sive grosses. The new "Shuffle 
Along" will be operated on one of 
two franchises now held by one of 
the organizers of the old Empire 
Qircult. 

Gus Hill win produce a '.'Bring- 
ing Up Father," which will be oper- 
ated on the Columbia by Hill under 
the second franchise of the old Em- 
pire Circuit organizer. It has Just 
flopped at the Lyric as a legit at- 
traction. 

The success of a "Bringing Up 
•^ther" company in several of the 
Columbia houses last season won a 
franchise for Hill. This Is In line 
with g-rlbner's policy of more va- 
riety next season and an effort to 
overcome the sameness of the shows 
Which come along week after week. 
Columbia's Casting Agency 

The Columbia's own casting 
agency operated by Ike Weber, will 
engage all the new people for the 
entire Columbia Circuit next sea- 
son. The only exceptions to this 
rule will be those artists working 
under contracts now In force which 
hold over. This will mean the art- 
ists will be r-iulred to pay a 5 per 
cent, booking fee similar to vaude- 
ville, but according to the Columbia 
oniolals, win standardize salaries 
»nd prevent producers from over- 
Paying artists t^irough too much 
competitive bidding. 
\-.Tu* <^°'"«nbla Circuit's contract 
with Hurtig ft Seamon. lessees of 
the Dayton house, expires this sea- 
■on and will not l>e renewed. The 
"• * S. firm win play dramatic 
"tock In Dayton where burlesque 
n^ been waging a losing battle. 

The Columbia shows will play the 
"*yety. Washing ton, next season. 

CHORUS GIRL NOW A PRIMA 

Milwaukee, April 14. 

irom chorus girl to prima donna 
nappened to Althea Conley. vilth the 
J*ayety burlesque stock for the past 
_»wo seasons. 

Miss Conley has been assigned the 
P'''nia donna role with Fox and 
^rause's No. 1 show. She replaccB 
'^"i.ore Marshall, who. with her 
Partnor. j„e Kllch, arc going Into 
vaudeville. 



CHORUS GIRLS' 

STREET nCHT; 

ZlURkS" 



''Weber and Fields Bur- 
lesque*' and ''Diamond 
Burlesque" Mentioned 



Pittsburgh, April 14. 

Six chorus girls of rival bur- 
lesque companies engaged in a hair- 
pulling, flngemail-scratching and 
free-for-all battle on the leading 
street of Braddock, a prosperous 
suburb of Pittsburgh. Four of the 
damsels were "kay-oed" In typical 
prize ring fashl()n. 'Hundreds of 
persons enjoying the unique spec- 
tacle were annoyed when the police 
stopped the battle and took several 
of the combatants Into custody. 

(Miss) BilUe Murray. 20. of 
Youngstown, O., a member of the 
"Weber St Fields Burlesque Com- 
pany," on complaint of (Miss) Bob- 
ble Martin, 24, of New York, mem- 
ber of the rival Diamond Burlesque 
Company, was taken to the police 
station and released on a forfeit. 
The next afternoon she was given 
a nearlng before the Justice of the 
Peace and fined $50 and costs. 

It is learned the Weber & Fields 
company had been scheduled to ap- 
pear last week In the Lyric, Brad- 
dock. Members of the Weber ft 
Fields company had already arrived 
at Braddock when their engagement 
was cancelled. It was said, and aa 
a result the chorus and other mem- 
bers of the company, highly resent- 
ful, were forced to remain Idle. 

Miss Murray and several chorus 
girl companions met Miss Martin 
and several other members of her 
chorus at Library street and Brad- 
dock avenue. A battle ensued. In 
the sight of the highly thrilled fis- 
tic fans four young women of the 
chorus were felled with body blows. 
Faces were scratched and hair 
pulled. The cheers of the crowd 
attracted the police and thus the 
fray ended. ■ 



Neither one of the burlesque com- 
panies mentioned is alllgned with 
any regular burlesque circuit. The 
chances are both are what are 
known as turkeys" and not even 
In the burlesque classification. 

It is also unlikely that Weber ft 
Fields have authorized the use of 
their name for the title of one. 



, ANOTHER MIDNIOHT SHOW 

"Seven -Leven," Hurtig ft Sea- 
mon's all colored jhow, now at the 
Columbia, New Ycrk, will give a 
midnight performance Thursday 
night. The Columbia midnights 
were discontinued after a flve-week 
experiment, but the Columbia ac- 
ceded to the H ft S request this 
week. 



BANQUETTING MOL. WILLIAMS 

Upon ilo.sin her Columbia bur- 
loKTUc seasoM. Mollic Williams will 
be the gue.si of honor at a banquet 
to bo tendered her by the Postal 
Workers of Hrooklyn N. Y. 

It Is to be a te.'«tlnioniiil for Miss 
Will'nms In reropnitifm of her laljor 
ill behalf of hotter salririe:^ for pos- 
tiil employes. 



Musical Tab Strands 

Chicago, April 14. 

The musical tab owned and oper- 
ated for five years by Arthur Har- 
rison, closed April S after a dis- 
astrous engagement at the Majes- 
tic. Dubuque, the calmiaatlon of a 
season of bad breaks and miserable 
business. ^ . 

The company returned to Chicago 
at their own expense. Harrison 
paid off the company with promis- 
sory notes. He Is said to owe each 
of the chorus girls and several of 
the principals are creditors to the 
amount of several hundred. 

There were 29 in the company. 
Jack Kennard was the comic. 




COLUMBIA cntcniT 

(April 20) 

Bathing Bsautiee — 20 Empire, 
Brooklyn. 

Best Show in Town— 20, Empire, 
Newark. 

Fast Steppers — 20 Olympic, Cin- 
cinnati. 

Follies ef Day — 20 Empire, Prov- 
idence. 

Golden Crooks— 20 Columbia 
Cleveland. 

Go To It — to Casino, Philadelphia. 

Happy Go Lucky — 20 Columbia, 
New York. 

Hapfiy Moments — 20 Capitol. Al- 
bany. 

Hippity Hop — 22 Oayety, Wash- 
ington. 

Hollywood Folliee— 20 Star ft 
Garter, Chicago. 

Lets Go — 20-22 Avon. Watertown; 
23-25 Colonial Utlca. 

Nifties of 1925 — 20 Orpheum, 
Paterson. 

Record Breakers — 20 Palace. Bal- 
timore. 

Red Pepper Revue — 20 6ayety, 
Pittsburgh. 

Silk Stocking Revue — 20 Oayety, 
Boston. 

Steppe, Harry— 20 Oayety, Buffalo. 

Step On It— 20 Olympic, Chicago. 

Stop and Go — 20 Grand, Wor- 
cester. 

Take a Look— 20 Miner's Bronx, 
New York. 

Talk of the Town— 20 Hurtig ft 
Seamon's, ^lew York. 

Watson, Sliding Billy— 20 Gayety, 
Detroit. 

Wine, Woman and Song — 20-21, 
Court, Wheeling: 22 Steubenville; 
23-25 Grand O H, Canton. 



MUTUAL CIRCUIT 
Band Box Revus — 20 Empire, 
Cleveland, 

Bashful Babies^20 Allentowa; SI 
Sunbury; 22 WUliamsport; 3t Lan- 
caster; 24-25 Reading, Pa. 

Beauty Paradors — 20 Gaiety, Wil- 
kes -Barre. 

French Frolics— 20 Gayety, Balti- 
more. 

Giggles — 20 Academy, Pittsburgh. 

Girls from Follies — 20 Olympic, 
New York. 

Hello Jake Girls— 20-22 Duchess, 
Poughkeepsle. 

Hurrv Up— 20 L O. 

Kandy Kid*— 20 Palace, Minne- 
apolis. 

Kelly, Lew — 20 Mutual-Empress, 
Kansas City. 

Kudling Kuties — 20 Gayety, 
Brooklyn. 

Laffin' Thru— 20 Mlles-Royal, 
Akron. 

Maids from Merryland — 20 Gen- 
eva; 21 Elmlra; 23-25 Schenectady. 

Make It Peppy— 20 Star, Brook- 
lyn. 

Merry Makers— 20 Garrick, St. 
Louis. 

Moonlight Ma"ds— 20 Natlona?, 
Chicago. 

Naughty Nifties— 20 Cadillac. De- 
troit. 

Red Hoi— 20-22 I'ar!;. lirie. 

Round the Town— 20 Gaytty, 
Scran ton. 

Smiles and Kisses— 20 Garden, 
Buffalo. 

Snap It Up-20 I.yrlc. Newark. 

Speed Girl»--20 Trocaflcro, Phila- 
delphia. 

Speedy Steppers— 20 Howard, 
IJoaton. 

Step Along— 20 Mutual. Washlng- 
ington. 

Step Lively Girls— 20 Oayety, 
Philadelphia. 

Stolen Sweets— 20 Garrick, Des 
Moines. 

Whizz Bang Babies— 20 Emprens, 
St. Paul. 



Overcoats Now 

^ Electroplated 



Rochester, April 14. 

Electroplated overcoats are 
here and here to stay, accord- 
ing to the statement of 8. E. 
Sheppard, Eastman Kodak 
chemist. 

Electro deposition of rubber 
on fabrics Is the plan. 



GiLDA GRAH DRAW 

(Continued from page 1) 
the engagement. Miss Gray received 
over $14,000 as her share. 

It was known by Monday that 
Miss Gray would smash the record. 
In the first two days the house bad 
done over HMOO. Elach dally rec- 
ord at the box ofllce was broken. 

With Holy Week and the enor- 
ous business every picture house 
in town was doubly affected, al- 
though Sid Grauman's E:gyptlan 
theatre in Hollywood, with Fox's 
"Iron Horse" as the special feature, 
got 124,400, keeping up to its high 
average there since opening. 

A former gross record at the 
Metropolitan- of $42,000 was estab- 
lished by the Harold Lloyd pic- 
ture, "Hot Water." It was said at 
that time the figure would not be 
topped for years. 

Nothing like the crowds around 
the Met have ex,er been seen in 
this city. Besides the huge atten- 
dance to make the startling gross 
possible, there were often turn- 
aways. Miss Gray holds over this 
week. 

Mr. Boag's sharing terms for his 
star Is 66 2-3 per cent, of all of the 
gross over the overhead of the 
house. The overhead of the Metro- 
politan Is estimated at $21,000, giv- 
ing Miss Gray two-thirds of the 
difference $22,000. The exact over- 
head of the Met is not known, how 
ever, and the precise amount Misk 
Gray received for herself as men- 
tioned is not authentic, but there- 
abouts, as the overhead by any fig- 
uring unless especially agreed to 
could not have been over $25,000 
lest week. 



New York's largest picture thea- 
tre, Capitol, as reported el.sc where 
in this Issue, did last (Holy) week, 
$39,800. The Chicago theatre,' Chi- 
cago, the largest film house of that 
City, did $30,500, the second k)w- 
est gross the Chicago has played 
to since It opened. 

The Capitol. New York, can play 
at full capacity to over $63,000. 
The Chicago at full capacity can 
hold 155,000. 



COOCAN RETIRING? 

(Continued from page 1) 
continue as a youthful star. If later 
the boy repeats at pictures he will 
re-enter, otherwise his father will 
take his son in with him in realty 
operations. 

The Coogans have large real es- 
tate holdings, mostly ' Id in trust 
for Jackie.' 



Jackie Coogan has had a spectac- 
ular film time, starting when Charlie 
ChapUn produced "The Kid." 
Recently Marcus Loew stated his 
company (Metro-Goldwyn) would 
duplicate the previous contract held 
with the Coogans. That was for 
$500,000 for four Jackie pictures to 
be turned Into Metro within one 
year. This the boy did without par- 
ticipating otherwise. 

Jackie Coogan's father had been 
In vaudeville, a dancer, with the 
team known as Coogan and Parks 
(Eddie). As a youngster Jack Coo- 
gan, St., was an annoyance around 
his father's drug store In Syracuse, 
always dancing In the store or on 
the street. 

The Coogans are now reputed to 
be north over $2,000,000, having 
marie \\la» realty investments on the 
coa«'t. 



STANLEY CO. AND K. A. 

(Continued from page 1) 
the local Fox's, with a similar policy 
an3 pictures. 

Frank Buhler Is hooking the 
Stanley vaudeville turns through 
the K-A circuit. 

> The Stanley and K-A people are 
affiliated In several Penn. proposi- 
tions. 



AI Singer May Manage House 
Kansas City, April 14. 

Charles Koster, special repre- 
aentatlve (Mutual), Is here looking 
after the Empress. 

It Is understood AI Singer will 
take charge of the house for the 
remainder of of the season. 



1ST 10 LEADERS 
ON COLUMBIA 
THIS SEASON 



Jimmie Cooper's Revue 

Again Leads — Steppe's 

Big Show, Money 

Maker 



The 10 leading Columbia Bur- 
lesque shows In receipts this sea- 
son are. In order: Jimmie Cooper's 
Revue: Barney Gerard's "FoUiea of 
the Day"; Harry Steppe's "Big 
Show"; Sliding Billy Watson; Bar- 
ney Gerard's "New Show"; "Seven- 
'Leven": Dave Marlon's Show; 
"Wine Woman and Song"; "Peek- 
A-Boo"; "Let'a Go." 

"Seven-'Lieven, an all colored 
show, replaced Hurtig & Seamon's 
"Temptations'* and has. played to 
sensational business, which jumped 
It up to sixth. 

The Jimmy Cooper Revue, a hklC 
and half white and colored revue, 
repeated Its success of last season 
and again leads the other 36 shows 
In grosses. The combination form 
of revue was responsible for several 
other Columblas adding colored 
artists and finally the all-colored 
"Seven -'Leven." 

Harry Steppe's "Big Show" (Cain 
ft Davenpc^rt's) Is reported to have 
secured Its production cost baok. 
about $16,000 and made some money. 
"Sliding" Billy Watson also Is re- 
ported a ntoney maker on the sea- 
son. 

Aside from the first 10, It is said 
new productions represented by the 
other shows made it Impossible for 
the producers to show a profit on 
the season. This was mainly due to 
the weak stands In the Mid-West, 
notably Omaha, Dayton, Kansas 
City, Columbus and one or two 
others. 

Most of the shows that landed in 
the first 10 were fortunate enough 
to open In the East. These shows 
found the West improved by. the 
time they worked out to that sec- 
tion. 



MUTUAL MEETING 



Full Membership as Directors Gather 
—House and Co. Mgrs. Next Week 



The board of directors of the Mu- 
tual Burlesque Association held a 
formal meeting in the general offlccs 
of this city yesterday (Tuesday). 
The full membership in attendance 
Included David Kraus, chairman of 
the board; Fred Block, Mark Block, 
Max Hart, I. H. Herk and (Tharles 
Franklyn, all of New York; E. 
Thomas Beatty, of Chicago; Henry 
Goldenburg, of Milwaukee; 8. W. 
Manhelm, of Cleveland; Sam Ray- 
mond, of Brooklyn; and R. G. Tunl- 
son, of Newark. 

All matters of policy dlscusoed 
were amicably agreed upon, and 
when presented to the house and 
company managers at their respec- 
tive meetings on Tuesday ;^nd Wed- 
nesday of next week wMl leave no 
question as to the attitude of the 
directorate concerning next season's 
campaign. 

During the current theatrical sea- 
son the Mutual Burlesque as80Ci«- 
Mon has operated $4 attractions 
playing In 45 of the principal cities 
of the United States. 



STOCK DntECTORS XOVINa 

Chicago, April 14. 

Stage direclrrs for stock bur- 
lesque In this part of the country 
are being Hhuffled around consid- 
erably of late. Leo Steven.s will 
move to the Haymarket. Georce 
Walsh is now at the Haymarket. 

Charles LeRoy will come from 
the Nation a. Detroit, to replace 
Stevens at the Stato-Conprcxs, 
while Tom liundy. Stevens' lieu- 
tenant, will leave Chicago to re- 
place LeRoy in Detroit. 



BURLESaUE SHOW CONDENSED 

"Bubble Bubble," Billy K. Wells' 
Columbia wheel show. Is being con- 
densed for vaudeville and will be 
.•iponHorod by Robert Sterling and 
Bon Harrison. It will carry a cast 
of 16 players. Including principals 
and choristers. 



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15 YEARS AGO 

{From B<icJlp FOea of Yariety and 
^-CHpper") 



. John Gort'fl string of theatres 
<hroiish tb« w«Bt were reported 
About to play popular priced vaude- 
▼lUe. .. 



Mme. Rejane had made her yaude- 
Tllle debut in Liondon, and, although 
■peaking French, scored a huge per- 
Bonal success at the Hippodrome. 
Pavlowa was engaged lor the Palace 
bill there, and, following her Badet, 
the premiere balleJJna of the Paris 
opera, bad been engaged. 



"The Follies of 1810" had Its sea- 
son extended long enough to apptor 
at the City, ,io 14th street (now Fox 
vaudeville bouse), t ':> • 



An 18,000 vaudeville production 
was being made for William Rock 
•nd Maude Fulton, this expense lead- 
ing Variety to -mention at the time 
that the day of "big production" in 
vaudeville Bfemed to be approaching. 
{Now it Is a common thing.) 



Ijftlgation over the possession of 
the La Salle, Chicago, caused Mort 
Blnger to stop "The FllrUng Prin- 
cess" after Its 240th performance and 
bop It Into Western one-nighters. 
Bury Askins was fighting for the 
house iand von, his first presentation 
being "The Girl and the Money." 



Lew Dockstader, aside from put- 
ting |lSO,000 Ih a cigar manufacturing 
company, had signed to play br- 
pheum raudeyille at $1,600 weekly, 
(pockstader died recently, leaving 
•n "estate of under llO.iop.) 

iBlbert Hubbard, following his brief 
Taudeville experience, was making 
the June ^ssue 6f the "Fra" a vaude- 
ville number. One of his gag*quota- 
tlons was that "Sfng Sing baa 87 
preachers, 40 bankers, but not one 
theatre manager and only five 
actors." 



The Loew ofllce was commencing 
to^ ta-ce pn outside houses, and the 
Mark-Brock houses were the first 
added. At this time most of the 
Lioew activities were in New York 
and the New England states. 



At the Palace, Hazleton, Pa., 
Bailey and Pickett, acrobats, had an 
accident during the day's second 
show. They bad slready done part 
«f their act. but when the mishap 
occurred they were unable to go 
further. The manager. In paying 
thepi off. docked them for "one show 
and one trick." 



50 YEARS AGO 

{From fttet of 'TM Cmpper" ) 



CaiTie Rickards, an actress retim- 
ing from the Antipodes, distinguished 
herself by whipping a fellow passea-> 
ger. The circumstances before the 
whipping were that a shaving con- 
test had been held and one of the 
men objected violently. Miss Rick- 
ards was the means of subduing 
him, but that night she found that 
someone had thrown wet flour on a 
dress hanging in her cabin. She sus- 
pected the unwilling shavee, and 
whipped him. 



. Here was a typical advertisement: 
"FREB— A sure method of win- 
ning at cards, dice, etc.; a sure 
method of winning at any game. 
A. H. Brady. 113 Nassau street. New 
Tork." 



"TRADE PAPER ADVERTISING" 

By SIR ERNEST BENN 

Reprinted from "TAe Fourth KatteT iMwch tt, 19t5y 

...... ...... . . , """"^""^^""^^^^^^ " *■ 

1 look upon Anierk^ as the home of advertising, as the place where 
the art is really understood, and where U has been developed to a 
■fkte of perfection. I go further. I attribute the wealth of America 
sod the prosperity of Itf citizens very largely to advertising. 

Statisticians give figures showing the wealth of various countries, 
but I want no figures to tell me that the wealthiest countries are 
those which advertise, that wealth Is distributed In proportion to 
the knowledge of advertising, and because America has this knowl- 
edge It is the country which leads the list In the matter of wealth. 

There is here a very great and very Important difference between 
the Englishman and the American. The English manufacturer thinks 
he is very progressive if be allows when taking up bis cost ac- 
counts five percent for advertising, and then he wonders why his 
trade is In such a poor way. 

The American on the other hand understands that the siBlling of 
an article is as Important and often as dlfllcult as the making of 
It, and so, when he plans his manufacturing expenditure, he allocates 
a good round sum to selling and advertising. 

Trade Psper Advortisinf the Best 

As a trade and technical paper publisher, I shall be expected to 
hold the view that advertising in this class of publication IS the 
best of all, but apart from my personal Interest In the matter, that 
point of view is very easily substantiated. 

Trade paper advertising, from its very nature. Is one hundred per 
cent effective. If you advertise a food product In a food Journal 
every reader of that Journal is a potential buyer of that product 

If, on the other hand, you ad.vertise the same product In a popular 
dally Journal you must reckon that three-quarters of your readers 
are business men and others who eat what is put before them, and 
never in the course of a month spend a cent on buying any sort 
of food product at all. ; So that there is no #a8te in trade paper 
circulation frona the advertiser's point of view, and there are no 
media which caii be used with' a surer prospect of psofitable returns. 

Infinitely More Powerful ■,•: r..' .%. ■ ■■■ 

Again, the trade paper reader is very much more valuable than 
the reader of the popular press. He is a man In business who buys 
to sell again. If by advertising you sell a piano to a young couplo 
getting married, you can reckon that account as finished and closed 
and you must start advertising in some other direction to find an- 
other young couple. * 

If, on the other band, you sell a piano through a trade paper to a 
music dealer, and that piano gives satisfaction, you can reckon on 
selling another piano to the same man every month for the rest of 
his business life. So that trade paper advertising is not only one hun- 
dred per cent effective, but its effect is Infinitely more powerful than 
any other sort of publicity. 






RIGHT OFF THE DESK 



4 * ' 



i'-M i ^ By NELLIE REVELL 




"I know it! You don't have to tell me! Of course the column last nttk 
was wrong when I said I hadn't seen Clifton Webb since he was featured 
in "Listen Lester." What it should have said was that I hadn't ss«a 
him dancie since then. And of course I've seen Ralph Trier oftener thn 
"many years ago." But that's what I get for dictating my copy as "ths 
first time I've seen Ralph Trier this year,'- and then not reading proof on 
It There's only one good thing in the world about such mistakes ao4 
that is they simply supply copy for the next column. 

It's some consolation to discover I'm not the only one that can make 
mistakes. As I write this I look out of my window and see the flamii« 
Budmeiser sign that rolls out a flaming message in the sky at 42nd atrest ' 
and Seventh avenue,' half of it devoted to eulogizing the bfeverage and ' 
the other half to propagandizing for a theatrical attraction. Tonight It 
reads: "See such-and-such a show. A splendED cast." 



•^Governor Smith Forgets Date of Wedding Anniversary," says a head, 
line. It was his 25th and I'll tabard a guess that this makes 2(1 times 
M has forgotten it. However, while Al is the first and only man to ae< ^J 
complish a good many things, he ts Just one of the great multitude in i 
this. And every married man in the world can sympathize with him, .:] 



litis disease of authorship l^ getting to be epidemic and our only hep* 
Is that the doctors will find a literary antl-toxln. With Comuiissioner Ba« 
right dashing Mf detective stories and Hizsoner Mayor HyJan producing 
a bdok of essays — as well ti» his dally letter to the traotion magnates— 
the field is getting crowded. The latter is finding the usual obstacles 
that block the path of every other aspiring young writer. He Is having 
difficulty in getting his book on "Mayor Hylan's New York " into print 

My guess is that When the editors get through with him, he will think 
that outtalking the subway corporations and the Transit Commission 
is child's play. As for the latter, they are probably grinning up their 
Individual sleeves and thinking of that old and pithy adage, "Would 
that mine enemy might write a book.'* 



I hate to say, '1 told you' so! "^ ]^ut when George Jean ^^athan writes 
a magazine article confessing that he doesn't like marriage, never ^bts 
liked it and never will and that, in effect ihe wouldn't get married evsn 
if it were a paying piroposition ; And then you write in your column that 
his friends had better start saving up for sets of embroidered soup plates 
and other wedding presents because a man who Is so certain he won't 
do a thing always ends by doing it; and tben George. Jean Nathan, not 
four months later, admits his engagement to Lillian Gi^; there Is only 
one thing to say and that is "The gentleman protesteth too much." 



VAUDEVILLE AND HOUSE ORCHESTRAS 

Vaudeville of any grade Is always on the look-out for novelties back 
of the footlights. It demands the best as far as it Is able to obtain It but 
for some reason the AuSlcat accompaniment is overlooked. 



Sophie Tucker was visiting an army reservation recently when she saw 
a soldier in a private's uniform sitting disconsolately on the guard house 
steps. She turned to the officer who was conducting her about and 
wanted to know v^y the man looked i|0:downcast 

"They're going to shoot him at sunrise," he replied, to her great horror. 

"A deserter?" she managed to gasp. 

''No," replied her escort, "he's an actor in the movie they're makiag^ 
here. And I guess he thinks .that's a dam mean hour to get out on 
the lot" 



It has been remarked time and again the few good trench orchestras 
In the metropolitan vaudeville theatres can be counted on the fingers of 
one band. The shortcomings In this respect have been noticed by 
Variety's reviewers but often as not overlooked. There is a certain type 
of orchestra leader who counteracts bis band's shortcomings by a will- 
ingness to co-operate and lend aid on bits of business, Intricate cues, 
etc. But there is a limit even to such expression of willingness. Some 
of the alleged ^'musical accompaniment" perpetrated Is brutal at times. 



Whoever started this talk about republics being ungrate{ul mvst.hSve 
been speaking from sad experience. I subacritte heartily . to ^yrhat l^ffl 
Kitchen says about Italy presenting ^ vilify to Qabriele D'Annunzio a4 a, 
token of ber gratitude for his efforts In, the world war; w]»lle as fat- 
there haven't been any suggestions about presenting so much as a p&P 
tent to George M. Cohan or Irving Berlin whose effort^ aided the morale 
of our soldiers Just as much as D'Annunzlo's helped the ItaliiMis. t 

One thing these two song writers did gain, though,, which, is rtl^ttsf 
than any building of bricks and motor: their war songs h%vft won A pw^ 
manent shrine In the hearts of their countrymen. 



Possibly, If some of the circuit executives heard some of the expression 
voiced even by laymen in that respect some tightening up might ma- 
terialize. 



Gilbert and Sullivan's Initial work, 
"Trial by Jury," had Just been pre- 
sented at the Royalty in London, and 
was imn^ediately hailed as a great 
"novelty." "Les Ingrats" was also 
produced abroad and "Nicholas 
Nickleby" also had been dramatized 
and presented. 



The professionals who must depend on orthodox musical accompani- 
ment and frequently suffer seriously because of Its lack, are naturally 
reticent about such matters. For the same reason many of the back- 
stage crews get away with some pretty rough stuff. >. ,^ 



For a thestrical paper to opehly "pan" the trench boys In some of the 
big time houses might be considered unjust discrimination In view of 
the many other Inferior combinations In the other houses. 



The executives ^puld Judge for themselves, paying special attention 
to that depairtment as they do to acts and checking up on that branch 
which U usually entrusted to a casual supervisor who In turn leaves It 
to the leader to keep things up to snuff. 



the day. 8,000 were attracted by the 
meet . Jt was regarded as the event 
of the British athletic year. In 
America the lutseball season was Just 
starting, and a schedule up to the 
end of May among the leading teams 
had already been laid out. (That 
many of the team names of today are 
inherited is attested by such 187S 
appellations as "Athletics," "Red 
Stockings." "Fillies," etc.) All the 
big cities had regular teams. 



Henry Clapp, Jr., one of the lead- 
ing lights in metropolitan Journal- 
ism, had Just died. 



Annie Eva Fay, the medium, was 
preparing to tour America. Her an- 
nouncement In "The Clipper" her- 
alded her as the "Indescribable Phe- 
nomenon" and further said that she 
would present her celebrated "light 
and dark seaTVces on sharing terms 
or otherwliSe." Col. H. C. Fay was 
her manager. 



A^ amateur chkmplon athletic 
meeting was held at Little Bridge 
Grounds, London, Eng., and a seven- 
mOa walk was the leading card of 



Tony Pastor was starting his trav- 
eling company for the season. The 
troupe consisted of the Oarnella 
Bros., gymnasts; Gus Williams, 
Dutch comic; Sanford and Wilson, 
Instrumentalists: Harry Kernel!, 
Irish comedian; The Fieidlngs, In 



Irish songs; Venus and Adonis, ve- 
loclpedists; McKee and Rogers, ec- 
centrics; Ella We'sner, male imper- 
sonator; Jennie Morgan, singer; Foy 
Sisters, character songs; Frank 
Girard, comedian, and "positively at 
every performance." Tony Pastor. 



The circuses of the year were 
starting out In a special supple- 
ment of "Clipper" the following were 
listed: Howes and Cushing; Melville, 
Maginiey and Cooke's; Alexander 
Robinson: Springer's Royal Clrqzoo- 
lodon; John H. Murray's Great Rail- 
road Circus; D. F. Dunham's; Hll- 
llard and Hamilton's; Cameron's 
Oriental Circus; Montgomery 
Queen's; Burr Robbins; A. B. Roth- 
chlld'e; W. W. Cole'w; Howe's; Great 
International Circus; Sadler's; 
Stuart's; H.' Harlan's; Maxwell and 
Smith's; Carrington's; P. T. Bar- 
num's Roman Hippodrome, and 
"Old" John Robinson's Circus. 



When Charles Cochran, the English theatrical manager, was-in Nei^^ 
York a few months ago, so the story goes, he met a man from Detroit ; 

"Detroit," mused Mr. Cochran, "Oh, that's where they make automo- 
biles, isn't itr' 1 

*H:;ertalnly," admittisd the Detroiter, "but they make other things th« 
too." ,. :V.. 

*I know," retorted the Englishman. 'Tve ridden in them*"-- 



While on a trip back home to Kentucky, Irvin. S. Cobb met an elderif 
colored man, who, the last tinie Mr. Cobb had seen him, was the past«( 
of an African Methodist chur<;h. 

"How's the preaching coming. Uncle Bob?" asked tbew^lter. 

rrhe preachlh' ain't comin', it's gone. Mistuh Ihvln/' admitted Um 
Bob. "Guess I wuxb't smaht ,'nough to expound de Scriptuahs. I mc^^ 
stabved to death tryin' to explain de true meanin' of de line what sayt] 
•De Gospel am free.' Dem fools thought dat It mean't I wuxn't to 
no salary." ..._. .,.,.,,... ^ . , . ., x., .■■-.■.,..■ 



John Pollock's young son had Just returned from Sunday school. 
T>ad," he Inquired, "does, the Lord own an automobile^' 
"Certainly not son. What put that In your head?" . 
"Well, at church, we had a hyoui that satd, Uf I love Him When I dMb 
He will take me home on l^igh." ■■:.. /i: ? .. - . 



Since the District Attorney lias given the padlock manufacturing boit* 
ness such an impetus it begins to look as though anybodymining out wfll 
be forced to resort to those fritter bureaus and waffle, bazaars. Jo*, 
Van Raalte calls the Cafes de I'Enfant or, otherwise Ctrilds.^ 



Here was the trump ad of the day: 
"Divorces obtained In 45 days; no 
publicity; no fee In advance; legal 
anywhere; residence in Utah not re- 
quired. An extremely liberal divorce 
law. Incompatibility sufficient cause. 
Terms moderate LAWYER. Corinne, 
Utah." 



Turn about is fair play! Actors and actresses always have been <*• 
first to offer their services gratis at benefits for public dsarities and no* 
there comes the chance for the public to help at a benefit ■tor a theatrioi) 
charity. Sunday night, April 19, the Theatrioal Auxiliary of the Nortk- 
woods Sanatorium, recently established to care for those of the theat** 
and allied crafts, suffering from tuberculosis, will hold a mammotk 
benefit at the Manhattan opera house. The purpose is to raise funds tt 
provide a home that will meet the needs of suffering professionals. 

Every branch of the profession is represented in the campaign to half 
those entertainers who have fallen victim to that dre^ed White Plagu* 



Dan Hennessy, of the Keith- 
Albee staff, returned t'o New York 
April 11 after a winter in Miami, 
Fla. Mr. Hennessy and J. J. Burke 
were relieved of the administration 
of the Keith pop department about 
a year ago, being succeeded by Mae 
Woods. 



The Bijou, Louisville, N. Y., has 
been taken over by the Shine Com- 
pany, a Northern New York picture 
operator. ,, .. 



Francis X. Donegan is e<p«ctc(l 
to return this week to New York 
for 10 days or so, coming from Sara- 
i nac Lake, N. Y., for a visit 



Lew Preston, formerly mana«* 
of the Hill, Newark, has succeed* 
the late John. Turtle as manager 
the Premier, Brooklyn. Preston «» 
manage this house and supervK 
the chain of picture houses «f| 
crated by the Premier Theatre Of 
cult. Inc. 



The Playhouse, Great Neck, I* J» 
will add vaudeville to Its P'c*""!! 
programs this week, playing f** 
acts on the laat half, bod»» 
through the Walter Plinnn* 
Agency. ■"• ' '■ •'■ ■ ' • 



-i»- 



AKhur ♦^Mfls" Bear is leavW 
New York shortly for Los AngeM* 



At; v. ' ■-. 



'T'',i5rr=<'' 



Wednesdaf, April 15. 1925 



LEGITIMATE 



VARIETY 



ir- 



YOUNGER SET OF N. Y. CRITICS LEAD 
]N VARIETY'S PERCENTAGE SCORE 



Pollodc ("Eagle") Again Ahead by Marked Margin 
^Anderson ('Tost") and Gabriel ("Telegram") 
but One Point Apart for Second Place — ^Mantle 
("Newt") Picked Most Winners Among 120 
Departed Plays So Far, Also Most Losers — 
"Variety's" Own Staff Does Not Show Up Well 
on This Score in Comparison with Men of Dailies 



<»••' 



^ with Pollock (Brooklyn "E^agle"), 
*!• AsidetBon ("Post") and Gabriel 
^ ("Mail-Teleeram") asaln leading 
the metropolitan daily critics in the 
box score, It looks as if the term 
"youth will be served" equally 
applies to the dramatic critics. 
Possibly the more brief the review- 
ing career the less opportunity to 
aaake friends. 

This trio again heads Variety's 
compilation of right ernh wrong pre- 
V fictions as submittM by the dally 
'' .papers' theatre guides for their re- 
spective sheets. Bach of the trio 
eomes under a Junior classification 
In the field. That Pollock, Ander- 
son and Gabriel are repeating their 
standing of the score of Feb. 14 
augers much for their consistency 
and must be something of a para- 
dox to the older heads. 

The current score is based upon 
gbows that have opened and closed 
on Broadway, also those attractions 
Which have left "the street" after 
a money-making sojourn. Under 
this dating from last Aug. 11, there 
are listed 170 attractions on. Vari- 
ety's box score boards that have 
opened, of whldi lOS are out and 
out failures, while 17 have left 
with a money balance. Hence, this 
•core is based upon 120 attractions. 
Final Scoro in June 
The final box score, which will 
Include every show of the '24-'25 
season, will be, published after 
*'^'- Decoration Day (May SO). This date 
;...- la generally accepted as -the sea- 
* ton's end and the compiled per- 
*'' emtagas of the critics will then be 
*. fOQBded u|>on both the success and 
' ' Calhma of the sAason. 

Am to this current score. Pollock, 
. who leads by a good margin. Is not 
^lisw to first place. The Brooklynite 
maintains his standing of the pre- 
ceding table and was also an au- 
tumn leader. Pollock retains his 
leadersbiv despite a 41 -point drop 
from his previous total percentage. 
The achievement of reipeatlng is 
•vershadowed by Pollock's con- 
Ustsnoy not on* "no opinion" re- 
view chalked dowa out of his 18 
aMignments. This item continues 
th* remarka/ble part ol Pollock's 
*lay reviewing. 

Cognisance may be also taken of 
Anderson, who Is but a step behind 
with one '*no opinion" In <1 chances, 
while Rathbun ("Sun") has only 
*", ^* Bon-meantng decisions, with 
BrooB ("World") and Mantle 
("News"), three apiec*. 

Rasardlng this > "no-opinion" 
•agle. In which th* reviewer fails 
i» mfflclently kidtcate whether the 
pUy U good or bad. Dale ("Ameri- 
can") continues as the pace setter, 
his mark now reaehln«r IB out of 
100 revtewa. Toun« ('"Times"), who 
OB the last score was tied with 
Dale at 11 "bo -opinions," remains 
' atattonarr to ^Is department, de- 
■Plte having increased his shows 
reviewed by 1«, 

Anderson-Oabrlel for Second 
Aocording to the figures, the 
-" hottest battle U being waged be- 
'^ tween Anderson and Oabrlel for 
■•cond place. On the Feb. 14 score 
Oabrlel was runner u^ to Pollock 
»Tor Anderson by the margin of 
two points. Eight weeks later 
(now) Anderson has changed places 
with Gabriel, but holds his position 
by only one point. Both have bet- 
tered their previous percentages. 

Other than the three "kids" of 
*!>• group and getting down to the 
reterans. an unusual rise Is that of 
Hammond ("Herald Tribune"), who 
" Jumps from eighth to fifth place, 
» with an increase of 44 points on hla 
total score. Broun wavers not at 
all In fourth position, while Mantle 
Is seen to dive from fifth to seventh 
location as a result of a 20-polnt 
decrease from his former rating. 
» Woollcott and Rathbun. both wrlt- 
' Ing for the same paper ("Sun- 
' Globe"), retain their former stand- 
tog of sixth and ninth, re- 
spectively. Woollcott has reviewed 
M of these 120 plays and Rathbun 



32. Oeborn ("Evening World") has 
slipped from seventh to eighth and 
Young has fallen back one niche, 
although his percentage of .500 
duplicates his previous average. 

Macloaac ("Bulletin") and "The 
Graphic" are again trailers of the 
field. The former shows a falling 
off of 07 points and the "Graphic" 
has so many "yes" reviews among 
Its picked-at-random emissaries 
that besides losing 30 points it also 
has the most imposing total of 
"wrong" decisions, E7. Next to the 
"public opinion" idea come Mantle 
dnd Dale, who each have been 
wrong 33 times, while the most 
number of "rights" has been penned 
by Mantle with 53. 

"Variety" Not So Good 

Variety's combined score of .S07 

(Continued on page 21) 



ZIEGGT'S ROOF SHOW 

Flo Ziegfeld has the roof show 
bug once more, according to ac- 
counts. 

Zieggy had a cabaret floor show 
on the Amsterdam roof at one time 

and the roof is still there but Is 
now a theatre. What Flo means 
to do with the roof and the show 
he probably doesn't know himself 
yet — ^Just got the hunch. 



Selwyn May Have Lost 
Voice Talking on Critics 

Edgar Selwyn crashec Into the 
dames' headUnas last Saturday 
when interviewed aboard ship anent 
comment made by him In London 
about dramatic critics. In gist he 
said there were plenty of reviewers 
In America but no critics. He Is for 
allottinK seats for reviewers some 
time after the premier* perform- 
ance, since that Is the only time 
when a new show is guaran' 'd 
real mc^ey In the house. Selwyn 
explained he could nr^ revise the 
present system alone but welcomed 
other managers to Join him in set- 
ting back the date for reviewers 
seats. 

In London the . .owman was 
asked his views about the theatre 
and he replied the English man- 
agers paid too much attention to 
w^e critics, citing Instances where 
the reviews were adverse but the 
shows turned out to be hits. It ap- 
pears that cabled reports of the in- 
terview were garbled. That at- 
tracted attention of ship news re- 
porters and when they queried Sel- 
wyn he spoke his mind about the 
first night reviewing Idea. 

The brothers Selwyn — Arch and 
Edgar — are duplicating the brothers 
Shubert. They are not speaking to 
each other right now. Both were 
abroad and it seems there was some 
sort of argument. Arch Is due back 
early In May. 

Edgar Selwyn came back with a 
bad throat, speaking In a whisper. 
That, he said, was partly to blQ.me 
on bad booze someone slipped him 
in London (not a critic). 



CRinCS' BOX SCORE 

AS OF APRIL 11, 1925 



Ksgr to abbreviations: 6R (shows rsviewsd); 
(wrong); O (no opinion). 

8R. 

POLLOCK (Brooklyn "Eagle") 68 

ANDERSON ("Post") 61 

GABRIEL ("Mail -Telegram") .... 69 

BROUN ("World") 63 

HAMMOND ("Herald-Tribuns") 68 

WOOLLCOTT ("8un-Qleb«*) ^ 68 

MANTLE ("News") 89 

08BORN ("Evening World") 79 

RATHBUN ("Sun -Globe") St 

DALE ("Amorican") 100 

YOUNG ("Times") « 64 

MaclSAAC ("Bulletin") ^ 4« 

GRAPHIC (Publis Opinion) 91 

VARIETY'S OWN SCORE 
8R. 
VARIETY (Combinsd) 118 



QRECN {Admi • e s^ ••••••••••••••••• • *• 

PULASKI (lbs*) ..«.« ». 84 

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SCHADER (Fred) «... 9 

BARRY (Edba) ..................... <■ 

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Pet. 


44 


14 




.789 


39 


21 




.689 


44 


19 




.638 


88 


17 




.628 


42 


19 




.618 


41 


18 




.603 


58 


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.696 


48 


29 




.582 


17 


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82 


88 




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CRITICS' BOX SCORE 

AS OF FEB. 14, 1925 



SR. R. 

POLLOCK (Brooklyn "Esgle") 45 36 

GABRIEL ("Mail-Telegram") 51 32 

ANDERSON ("Post") 48 30 

BROUN ("World") 40 25 

MANTLE ("Newe") 65 40 

WOOLLCOTT ("Hun-Globe") 60 30 

08B0RN ("Evening World") 62 37 

HAMMOND ("Herald-Tribune") 54 31 

RATHBUN ("Sun-Globe") 23 12 

YOUNG ("Times") 38 19 

DALE ("American") 76 38 

MaclSAAC ("Bulletin") 32 14 

GRAPHIC (Public Opinion) 65 22 

VARIETY'S OWN SCORE 

SR. R. 

VARIETY (Combined) 85 77 

PULASKI (Ibee) 30 29 

GREEN (Abel) 20 19 

8ISK 10 9 

SCHADER 6 5 

BARRY 10 7 



w. 


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Pot. 


9 


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.900 


18 




.627 


17 




.625 


12 




.621 


24 




J15 


12 




.600 


21 




.697 


16 




.674 


9 




A22 


8 


11 


.600 


27 


11 


.500 


13 




.437 


40 




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W. 


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Pet. 


7 


1 


.906 


1 




.967 


1 


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.950 


1 


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1 


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.833 


2 


1 


.700 



JOE (UITES A(XNTING AND LKES IT; 

PRODIKB OF FAMOUS HITS AND FAILURES 



Joseph M. Gaites, betimes and not so long ago one of America's 
foremost producers, is now the agent for "The Sapphire Ring," the 
drama opened in New York this week by George Choos, a com- 
paratively new legit impresario. And Gaites isn't hiding a thing — 
he says he's happier than he has been in many years. He owns 
no part of the show and is drawing only a salary. He Is working 
like a Trojan and claims he gets more kick out of a i^ragraph 
for Choos' attraction than he got out of a run of one of his own. 

Gaites, after many violent ups and downs, sank a banlcroll in a 
tour with the Theatre Guild's New York successes, dropping. It is 
said, more than $60,000 in that venture. A Kitty Gordon-Jack Wil- 
son starring episode two seasons ago cost him more than that, but 
was balanced by a big hit with "Up in the Clouds." Since his spec- 
tacular run of "Three Twins," Gaites has had some of the most 
famous triumphs and failures in the show business. 

In Washington last week, where his work scored the biggest 
opening of the season in Holy Week, this man refused to share with 
Choos a costly suite which the producer had engaged in the fore- 
most hotel, with a room for Gaites. He lived, instead, at his own 
expense In a single room at a minor hotel, saying, "No; I'm only 
an agent, and I'll live according to my position." He refused to 
have his name on the program as Choos' "General Representative," 
insisting on the regular agent's billing as "business manager" of 
the company. 



Astaires Open, but $5,500 
Salary Means $4,000 

At 15,500 a week llie Astaires 
(Fred and Adele) have not evi- 
denced sensational drawing power 
at the Trocadero (supper club) 
where they opened- last Tuesday 
night for four weeks with an addi- 
tional fortnight's option. The 
opening was big, 500 people attend- 
ing which, at |4 couvert ($1 increase 
because of the special engagement) 
represented $2,000 in couverts for 
the house alone. That same night 
the Club Mirador, the "class" place 
of the town, suffered radically. 

The second night, the Trocadero 
drew 260 couverts against the Mira- 
dor's 170. Since then the Astaires, 
in view of their record cafe figure, 
are reported not doing so well. 

The $5,500 salary Is reported being 
divided up by Vinton Freedley and 
Alex Aarons, producers jf "Lady 
Be Good.' getting $1,000. Col. Wil- 
liam Hayward'e son. it Is reported, 
booked the Astaires Into the Troc 
and is said tp be getting $500 for 
himself, a report that couldn't he 
verified. The* team is getting tho 
balance. Some say the house is 
paying the thousand to Aarons. 

The Astaires are featured m 
"Lady Be Good," which accounts for 
the Freedley-Aarons interest. The 
legit management iajcnown to have 
objected to the dancers playing any 
cafe. The new Club Ciro for its 
New Tear's eve opening offered 
them $4,000 a week and were turne^l 
down for that'reason. Since then 
the Astaires have asked the extraor- 
dinary price of $7,000 a week for 
cafe work after theatre, the "dope" 
being that this unusual salary was 
their "out" because of the "Lady 
Bs Good" management's objections 



COLORED SHOW 

STRANDS IN 

BROOKLYN 



Equity's Regnlar Met 

Nominations of offlcers and coun- 
cil for Equity have been completed 
for the season of 1925-26. There Is 
but one change over the present 
offlclals, Grant Mitchell withdraw- 
ing as second vice-president, re- 
placed by Bruce McRae. 

Other regular nominations are: 
President. John Emerson; first 
vice-president, Ethel Barrymore; 
recording secretary. Grant Mitchell; 
treasurer, Frank Oillmore. 

Giilmore's post of executive secre- 
tiu-y is appointive and is made by 
the Council, also Paul Dulzell's 
position and the other special rep- 
resentatives. 

The general election timed for 
late next month or early June takes 
in the selection of IT members of 
the Council Of that number nomi- 
nated, 10 are at present on the 
Council. They are George Arliss, 
Harry Browne, Berton Churchill, 
Augustin Duncan, Ernest Glenden- 
rAng. Frank McGlynn, Helen Mc- 
Kellar, Laurette Taylor, Fritz Wil- 
liams and Peggy Wood. The new 
Council nominations are: Lester 
Allen, William P. Carleton, Claire 
Ames, Eugene Powers, Tom Powers 
and Robert Strang". 

No Independent ticket Is expected 
to be pl.iced on the ballot. 



"Runnin* Wild," with 

Miller and Lyles, Fails 

to Pay Off 



"Runnin* WUd," ths colored 
musical, wound up In Brooklyn, 
N. Y. (Montauk) Saturday owing 
the cast salaries and with Clifford 
Gray, producer, reported as having 
emulated the title of the show. 

Gray and Matt Smith assumed 
control of the road rights to th* 
piece from George Whits who pro- 
duced the original prodaction at th* 
Colonial, New York. The show had ' 
a good season as far as longevity 
was concerned, but is reported ts 
have played to up and down busi- 
ness In spots. 

Saturday night several of th* 
players sensed trouble with the re- 
suit that the curtain was held halt 
an hour between the first and sec- 
ond act until Gray distributed L 
O. U.'s to the company which the j 
latter believed were equivalent to a | 
box office order. When they pre- ' 
sented the slips at the box offlc* . 
they were informed that Gray had 
gotten all that was coming to him. 

The stage hands and musicians 
earlier In the week notified their 
delegates they were fearsome sal- ' 
arles would not be paid. The dele- 
gates were on deck Saturday night 
and made Gray come across befors 
they would ring up the curtain. 

Miller and Lyles. featured, ars 
reported as being the only members 
of the troupe to receive salary. A 
collection was taken up among ths 
sta^e hands to raise carfare for ths 
stranded actors. 

While the fuss was goln^ on in 
front of the house and the sherift 
waiting to slap an attachment by 
Mattie Wilkes for $700 on the box 
office It was found that Gray bad 
nothing further coming to him and 
the scenery and effects were hur- 
riedly moved out before the sheriff 
could slap a plaster on them. 



AGENT MARRYING TITLE 



Melville Rosonow, of Jsnnie Jscobs 
Office to Wsd Duchsis of MsJ«rsds 



Grace Moore Saiiina 
Grtice Moore, prima donna of the 
"Music Box Revue," leaves that 
show ^Tay 8 and sails for Paris the 
following d'ly, to be gone through 
the summer. 

Her succe.nsor in the "Music Box" 
has not yet been selected. 



Melville Gayne Rosenow has re- 
signed from the Jennie Jacobs 
agency to marry the Duchess of 
Majaredo. Rosenow is sailing oa 
the George Washington April 16 to' 
take up his permanent residence la 
Madrid, Spain. 

Following his marriage, Rosenow 
will establish an international book- 
ing office In Paris and Madrid for 
plays and artists. ■'^*- ■ 

N. T. O.-KICHMAH REVUE 

A generally contributed to revue 
will be launched before ths summer, 
it is claimed by N. T. Oranlund and 
Harry Rlchman. Dave Bennett will 
stage it. 

Among the "bit" contributor* 
(authors) will be almost anyone of 
standing with an Idea he basn't 
used for himself. 



It 



VARIETY 



LEGITIMATE 



Wednesday, April 15, 1925 



COAST REVIEW WRITERS' SHOW; 
SCREEN TALENT IN PLAYLETS 



DorU Anderson's Skit Best Liked — ^Lois Wilton's 
Acting Surprise — Jackson's Sketch Has Old 
Theme— Percy Heath's Skit Farcical Hit 



L<os Ancelca, April 14. 

Th« Writers' Is an orsanisatlon 
on the coast with a similar puri>ose 
to that of the LAmbs* In Nevr York. 
They hava In their membership 
Btsffe and screen writers, sietorB, 
as well as newspaper tolks. who 
one* a month submit to the play 
conunlttee one-act plays they bare 
written. Of the number submitted, 
four ara choien and presented In 
the theatre, which Is operated in 
the clubhouse. An admission of 
|3 is charged to witness these 
plays, which are presented for two 
nights with a oast composed as a 
rule of motion picture actors and 
actresses desirous of showing their 
ability as far as the speaking stage 
Is concerned, wer* they not stage 
personages prerlously or those 
stage folks which are now In the 
scre«n world and anxious to talk 
out load for a change before an 
audience again. Thesa bills are 
presented for six months In the 
year, and at the end of the sea- 
son the play committee of the club 
chooses )pne of them as the prize 
play, and that, of course. Is endorse- 
ment of the organization so far as 
seeing It presented in general to 
the public. 

Satire Very Good 

As the April prdE^ram seemed to 
be one of those triangular ofFerlngs 
with three of the four acts pre- 
sented having as their theme Ioto 
triangle, what seemed to be the 
best of all four acts was written 
by Doris Anderson. It was satire 
based on the old French farce idea. 
lU tlUe being "His Poor Wife." 

Miss Anderson seems to have 
struck the right chord in her vehicle 
so far as smart, snappy and Mus 
dialog is concerned The story Is 
that of the tired business man who 
feels that his wife does not under- 
stand him and seeks the compan- 
ionship of a butterfly, who Just tol- 
erates him for what he gives. The 
man, played by Jed Prouty, sti^sses 
on the fact that his wife Is an 
old-fashioned kind of woman who 
knows nothing and simply Is the 
chaste person she should be. He 
then leaves the apartment of his 
mistress to Join his wife for a few 
moments. At thi^ jwint the wife 
enters and instead of pleading with 
the mistress to give up her hus- 
band, she Informs the latter that 
she Is really sorry that she has to 
put up with this man, and that she 
should get all she can from him, 
as It is only a habit with him of 
changing mistresses every now and 
then. Of course, the other woman 
Is astounded at the cemarks made 
by the wife and listens to the tet- 
ter's plan as to how the husband 
should be taken. 

The wife then tells of the ad> 
vantage she has ov^r the mistreat 
by saying that If she wants any- 
thing she goes to the store and 
simply charges It to his account, 
while the mistress must be respon* 
sive to his whims and entreaties 
to get what she wants. Of course, 
the husband returns, and the atti- 
tude of the mistress has changed. 
She tells him she Is through with 
him; she wants nothing, and that 
she is going back east to marry a 
man who Is In love with her and 
does not care whether she looks 
prim and does not compel her to 
cater to his whims, but will allow 
her to be Just a good sort of wife. 
The wife appears on the horizon, 
the husband Is astounded, she tells 
him she has known all the time 
about the other woman. The man 
begs forgiveness and promises to 
be good. 

The treatment of this by Miss 
Anderson Is very frank, and though 
the dialog may be Just a bit too 
risque for the vaudeville houses. It 
looks as though this skit would be 
a corking good one for any of the 
Broadway reviews that want some- 
thing that is smart, peppy and 
risQue as well. Margery Bennett 
gave n superb performance as the 
mistress, with Lois Wilson surpris- 
ing everybody by her commendable 
p<>rfor«iance as the wife. Chet 
Withsy staged the offerings. 
The Aotress" ConvsntionsI 

Joseph A. Jsckson presented the 
(Continued on page 23) 



The Newsmen and Cal 



Washington, April 14. 

News gathering by the cor- 
respondents in Washington 
when Congress walks out on 
them is sometimes pretty tough 
sledding. "Creations" oft- 
times bum up much coin of the 
realm In telegraph tolls to the 
dallies scattered about the 
country — but President Cool- 
Idge refuses to be made "the 
goat" and a hunch of the high- 
est paid scribes of the town, 
who cover the White House, 
are in wrong with Cal. 

Particular objection has been 
taken to the constant dope 
stories that have at one time 
or another had every member 
of the Pr^ldent's cabinet, in 
spite of the CS,000 annual boost 
In pay given them by the last 
Congress, were leaving their 
Jobs flat. This has caused the 
White House to issue many 
denials — and Incidentally made 
two stories for the boys where 
there was none. 

The President feels that It 
would make a good news story 
If some one would write about 
the purported news stories sent 
out by various Individuals 
which have never materialized. 

To stlU keep it a secret. Va- 
riety prints it. 



JEWISH PLAYERS FOR S. A. 

Joseph Scheengold nd Frances 
Adier Leaving for Busnos Aires 



Joseph Schoengold and Frances 

Adler, daughter of Jacob P. Adler, 

leave for Buenos Aires May 18 to 

play at the Apollo Theatre in that 

dty for six weeks. 

' The trip and the theatre are 

under the supervision of George 

Oould, formerly of Gould and 

Lilchter, who owned a chain of 18 

theatres throughout the United 

States which they sold out to the 

Gus Sun Circuit 



WOODS NEXT SEASON 



A. H. Woods win be veiy active 
in producing for next season. Five 
theatres on Broadway have been 
allotted to him should he require 
them for as many showa 

Three of the Woods shows are 
already under way, one having 
opened. It is "Tha Gr«en Hat." 
which is slated for Chicago (opened 
Sunday) Into the summer. To fol- 
low are "The Lion Trap," "These 
Charming People" and "The Tailor 
of TroutvlUe." Woods also has "The 
Pelican," a Xiondon hit, definitely 
•lotted for one of the Belwyn 
housea 

The surprise In the Woods camp 
Is the starring of MarJorle Ram- 
beau in "The Uon Trap." by 
Daniel Rubin. While Ml^ Ram- 
beau waa for many seasons a 
Woods star, the disaster last sea- 
son of "The Koad to Yesterday," 
which closed the night It opened, 
waa npderstood to have caused a 
permanent breach between them. A 
real lion will be used in "The Lion 
Trap," the principal scenes of 
which are laid In Africa. 

Cyril Maude will be the star of 
"These Charming People." the dra- 
matic version of Michael Arlen's 
book of that name. With Arlen's 
"The Green Hat" already produced, 
he may have a vogue here similar 
to Frederick Lonsdale a season or 
so ago. Lowell Sherman will be 
starred In •"The Tailor of Trou- 
vllle," which is due some time dur- 
ing the summer. 



^Deliverance' and TBeggar* 
With Former Ist on Coas* 

Los Angeles, April 14. 

Morosco's theatre stole a march 
on Wilkes* Majestic through the 
production of "Deliverance," a new 
satirical comedy by I<dwln Stanley. 

Wilkes had announced "Beggar on 
Horseback" to open last week but 
the Morosco staged "Deliverance" a 
week ahead and probably toOK the 
edge olT the former play. 

"Deliverance" is practically a 
parallel plot, and the report Is that 
Stanley contends his idea was stolen 
and made Into the "Beggar" piece. 
A report published In one of the 
local papers states that Stanley In- 
tends tc flie suit for plagiarism. 

"Deliverance" is a corking en- 
tertainment but'ln its present shape 
Is very crude and needs consider- 
able doctoring. It probably will be 
flxed up before going into New York 
but it seems questionable whether 
it will have a chance after "Beggar 
on Horseback." 



'Next Door' at Storehouse 

"Next Door" which was known 
during Its brief stay on Broadway 
as "Close Harmony" has been with- 
drawn from the road, again sent to 
the storehouse after five weeks of 
touring. 

The piece was written by Dorothy 
Parker and Elmer Rice, produced at 
the Gaiety by Arthur Hopkins, al- 
though first announced by Philip 
Goodman. It ran three weeks, 
gaited around $1,500 although lauded 
by several critics, one conferring 
"The First Year" honors upon It. 

Qtto Kahll saw "Close Harmony" 
and liking it expressed willingness 
to finance a road tour with a return 
to Broadway if the show attracted 
attention out of town. Under 
Richard Hemdon the show was 
sent out, with the title changed. It 
started at around 18,600 In Boston, 
with $5,000 the second week's gross 
and business then receded again. 



TABS 0' LAUGHTER' OUT AGAIH 

"Lass o' Laughter," a Scotch 
comedy, which had a short engage- 
ment at the Comedy, New York, 
early in the winter, is to be shown 
again for one week, with Flora Le 
Breton and the original cast ap- 
I>earing. The special booking was 
arranged for the Montauk, Brook- 
lyn. April 27. 

The production originally was 
made by H. W. Savage. Inc., but 
has been taken over by Lou Wls- 
well, general manager for the 
Savage office. 



Coulter Leaves "Cape Smoke" 
Another departure from "Capo 
Smoke" at the Beck, New York, is 
Frasor Coulter. He has been re- 
placed by Leslie Stowe. 

Helen MacKellar is said to have 
declined an offer of $1,000 weekly 
to appear in "Cape Smoke," she 
asserting It was a "man's play." 



Wife Divorces Drinking 
Piano Plaiyer in Mass. 

Worcester, Mass., April 14. 

Carrie M. Pope, of Athol, testified 
in Probate Court here in her quest 
for a divorce from Stanton C. Pope 
of parts unknown, that her hus- 
band was continually intoxicated 
while they toured Canada In a 
miMlcal show, for which he was 
pianist. 

Mr. Pope stopped drinking Ja- 
maica ginger because It gave his 
complexion a greenish tinge, the 
wife said. ^ 

Judge Frederick H. Chamberlain 
granted her a decree nisi with the 
right to resume her maiden name 
of McLean. 



Kaufman- Burton- Backer Sailing 

On the "Patrla," April 27. bound 
for Italy, will bo S. Jay Kaufman, 
David Burton and George Backer. 

Mr. Burton has Just finished stag- 
ing "The Wisdom Tooth." Mr. 
Kaufman wrote the revue skit 
Valeska Suratt Is preparing to re- 
enter vaudeville, with five people In 
support. Mr. Backer Is the legit 
producer. 

Mess 8. Kaufman and Burton will 
be away 10 weeka 



The William Collier show has been 
recaptloned "Going Crooked." This 
is the third change oif title since 
the piece went out. It was originally 
called "The Frame-Up," and later 
changed to "Re: Ward." 



Shows in Rehearsal 

(AND WHERE) 

"Queen Mab" (Oliver Moros- 
co), Daly's 63rd St. 

"Crest Scott" (Frank Egan) 
Wallack'a. 

"The Right of Signsur" 
(Thomas Droadhurst), Broad - 
hurst). 

"So That's That" (Joseph E. 
Shea), Bryant Hall. 

"Flesh" (Arthur J. Lamb), 
Bryant Hall. 



*^PIay JunT in Play 

.' . *«♦<,.* -f^ '. ■) ! V i *< 1 

TlM -"play JurT* M4a has 
been Incorporated in Bdward 
E. Rose's play, "Three Door*." 
which Albert Von TIrler win 
introduce April 28 at the Lenox 
Little Theatre. New York. 

The Rose play Is founded on 
another play by Arthur J. 
Lamb. i • 



Minister Is Up-Stage on 
Bare Knees in His Churdi 

Washington, April 14. 

About a year ago a church, In an 
endeavor to raise funds, pnt across 
a male beauty contest that crashed 
the front pages of the local daillea 
Now another church In a suburb of 
the toWn Is all set to give "The 
Minstrel Follies of 192B." and again 
the front pages are crashed, only 
this time It was becauso the pastor, 
J>r. T. C. Clark, when accidentally 
dropping into the community hall 
of his church, caught a rehearsal 
and glimpsed the bare knees of the 
dozen girls constituting the chorua 

Dr. Clark ordered proceedings 
stopped, issuing an edict that un- 
less the knees were covered and 
the legs encased In long black 
stockings, there would be no shew. 
"I have been the pastor of this 
church for 19 years," said Dr. Clark, 
"and it is the first time that any- 
thing of this nature has come up — 
and you may mark my words that 
it will be the last." 

The show being staged for the 
Joint benefit of Dr. Clark's church 
and 'the volunteer fire department 
of the village. Is directed by J. M. 
Barron, a citizen, and Walter Whit- 
ney, president of the fire company. 
They were called before Dr. Clark 
and Informed by the minister that, 
as their pastor, he objected "em- 
phatically and Indignantly" to see- 
ing dimpled knees in the hall of his 
church. 

Thoae responsible for the show 
are not going to lose this chance 
for fame without a fight. They are 
working up a meeting to try and 
overrule the pastor. 

Whitney said there was nothing 
about the show for the minister to, 
get riled about. "The show will b« 
given all right," said the fireman 
director, "but It can be imagined 
how black stockings are not going 
to harmonize with the rompers the 
girls are to wear." 



GERMAN'S HAVANA REVUE 



George Ackermann Giving Three 
Shows Daily at 80 Csnts Top 



Havana, April 14. 

A German producer, George 
Ackermann. from Berlin. Is now 
putting on the shows at the Albam- 
bra here and his current production 
Is "La Pevista Loca" (The Crazy 
Revue). 

The cast consists of a Cubcui 
blackface comedian, seven other 
principals, 22 girls and eight boya 
Three shows daily are given at an 
80-cent top. 



MILLEE AHD BELASGO LAIS UP 
Two managers were imder the 
weather last week Gilbert Miller 
spent a week In the hospital for 
the removal of his tonslla David 
Belasco sustained a sprained ankle 
Friday, but limped to his offlce 
Monday. 

Lennox Pawie wa^ out of the cast 
of "The Harem" for several weeks 
suffering with stomach trouble. 
During his absence Thomas Rey- 
nolds subbed for him. 



"TIN OODS" SCBAFFED 

"Tin Gods," the William Anthony 
McGuire piece which has been given 
two tryouts, one with Franclne 
Larrlmore and the other with Lillian 
Foster, will not be rewritten as an- 
nounced, but will be scraped and 
sent to the storehouse. 

The piece was booked for Boston 
this week, but "Loggerheads" has 
been substituted. 



LAST "JESSIE JAMES" QUITS 

The southern company of "Little 
Jessie James" closed In Easton, Pa., 
Saturday night. This is the last of 
three companies which had been 
presenting the musical on' tour. 

Lawrence Weber had the original 
company on tour, while Nicoll, 
Welch and De Milt had two com- 
panies. Including the one that closed 
last week. 



-BA.T-A41AN" BEADED 
FOR NEW ORLEANS 



Jumping From Mexico for Ont 

Week— Special Shows in 

Havana at $10 Top 



4 



' Maxloo City, April lo. 

The famous "Bat-a-Clan" revue 
from the Casino de Paris, which 
has been touring Cuba and Centra) 
America, will play one week in the 
United States shortly, the stand 
being New Orleans. 

This Is the revue from which the 
song hit "Tltlna." no«Mfr the Zleg- 
fold "Follies" and Elsie Janis' "PustiM. 
xles of 1926," was taken. In the^ 
"Bat-a-CIan" show the number ig 
sort of the ploL Throughout the > 
show the company asks, "Where is i 
Tltlna" and at the finale they haul r 
a foot thick hawser, to which is at- 
tached a tiny French poodle. The> 
poodle Is Tltlna. 

In Havana the revue gave sevenl' 
special performances at a (10 top, •r 
these being i>atronized by the more - 
aristocratic Cubans who, being clasa 
proud, wijl not attend the same 
shows to which the people of more 
moderate means are admitted. 

The touring show, according te 
Americans who have seen It, la , 
splendidly outfitted and carries a . 
fair sized company. 



Eddie Dowling as 

Author-Producer-Star 

Eddie Dpwllng will wind up his 
road tour In "Sally, Irene and Mary" 
In eight weeks and will immediately 
begin rehearsals of "Whistling 
Tim," a new musical in which he 
will figure as author-producer-star. 
Dowling has written the book and 
lyriSs. The Shuberts will have a 
financial Interest in the production. 

"Sally, Irene and Mary" Jumped 
to Pittsburgh this week, where it 
will remain for two weeks, after 
which it goes to Chicago for three 
weeks and then returns to the 
Chestnut, Philadelphia, for three 
weeka This will be the sixth ap- 
pearance of the musical in Quaker- 
town. 



BELASCO'S "DESERT' 

David Belasco's first production 
of next season, receiving a late 
spring try-out, will be "The Desert," -, 
a play by Lorenzo Azerts (author , 
of "Casanova") and adapted by , 
George Middteton. 

The cast has already been en- 
gaged and the piece Is penciled In 
to follow "The Harem" at the Bal- 
asco next falL "Ladles of the Eve- 
ning" will continue through the 
summer at the Lyceum to be fol- 
lowed In August by Irene Bordoni 
in "The Cuckoo Clock," which opens :?! 
Aug. 16 out of town. >l 



Nugent Family Plays 

Reports of the Nugent family 
migrating to the Pacific Coast for 
the purpose of appearing in "Kempy" 
are erroneous. 

Activities of the family at present 
are concerned with opening of "The 
Poor Nut" in 8tain..ord, Conn., ttils 
Friday, April 17, In which Elliott 
and Norma Lee Nugent will have 
the principal roles. J. C. and Elliott 
Nugent are the producers and aa- 
thors In collaboration with Patter- 
son MoNutt. 

Another piece with a Nugent 
angle is "Gimpowder," to have pro- 
duction late in July and for which 
rehearsals start May 1. J. C. and 
Ruth Nugent will head the cast In 
this play for which Gene Buck la 
the producer. Miss Nugent is cur- 
rently rehearsing In "The Family 
UpsUirs," by Harry Delf. with 
Lewis & Gordon the sponsors. 

J. C. Nugent, father of the family, 
is Just now confined lo St. Bar- 
tholomew's Hospital as the result of 
a serious operation. He expects 
be out In a few days. 



WALTER DUQOAN BETTEB 
Chicago, April 14. 

Walter Duggan, general manager 
of the Selwyn interests here, who 
for the past two weeks has been ^ 
confined to his home with a severe 
attack of the grippe, recovered In ^., 
time to attend the opening perform- H 
ance of "The Green Hat." -• 



Edgar Selwyn's Next 
Edgar Selwyn will shortly begin 

assembling a cast for "Something to , 

Brag About," a new comedy by Wil- J 

linm Le Baron. 
It is planned to gKc the piece 

a two weeks' trial and then shelve 

It until next season. 



Wednesday, April 15. 1925 



LEGITIMATE 



VARIETY 



19 



SEASON IN FINAL STRETCH; 
HOLY WEEK'S MANY DROPS 



^'Rose-Marie" Alone Held Up Againa Slump — New 
Openings Bring Nothing Sensational — "Bringing 
i Up Father*' and "Processional** Leaving 



V BroaUv. ay entered into the flnal 
auarter of the 1924-25 aeaaoa Mon- 
day, when the Easter holiday oc- 
curred. The middle oC April usual- 
ly 1« a lively one from a production 
standpoint, with agents and actors 
spearing for summer engagements 
er berths in try-outs. 

tThe try-out period is dated to be- 
(la the latter of part oT the month 
(technically May 1). Indications to 
iM/tt point to very few new produc- 
tions of that classlflcation. A rush 
of try-outs is anticipated within the 
next six weeks, however. Some 
managers are planning to use sum- 
mer stoclcs r.ore than heretofore to 
get a line on new plays. That meth- 
od is most economle, eliminating 
even preliminary production ex- 
pense. Whether stock try-outs fur- 
nish a real line is questioned by a 
number of leading producers, who 
Witt continue the usual one or two 
weeks' out-of-town spring showing. 

Easter Trade Light 

Easter Monday business around 
the premium agencies was dead. 
The heavy premiere list that eve- 
ning, when six new shows opposed 
each other, may explain the ' ght- 
ness of the hotel call, but there was 
little advance stUing. 

Business during Holy Week was 
about what was expected. One or 
two musicals dropped $5,000 or 
more over the previous week. A 
few were affected about half as 
much with the dramas easing down 
In proportion. A few held their own 
within a few hundred dollars, the 
Jewish Passover holidays helping 
somewhat The out of town rush 
starting Good FiVay could not be 
discounted. The weather over the 
week-end was perfect. 

Only one attraction on the en- 
tire list can be said to have gone 
through Holy Week without ma- 
terially dropping in pace. It Is 
"Rose-Marie," which handily beat 
$87,000. The ••Follies" tied the 
Hammersteln smash, with "Louie 
the 14th,*' and "The Student 
Prince" next In position, both get- 
Ing around $30,000. "L<ady Be 
Good" was quoted at $26,000; the 
"Music Box Revue" $22,000 »nd 
•The Love Song," "Puzxies" and 
"Sky High" ranged downward In 
kteps. 

Among the non-musicals there Is 
«o change in rating. 'Is Zat So" 
went off a bit but still was far out 
In front with a count of $21,000; 
"The Dove" "was virtually as good 
*s the week previous and touched 
$17,000; "Old English"' was great 
*t $1S,500. Most of the dramas 
well under $10,000, a number going 
to $6,000 or less and some under 
$6,000 and down to $1,500. The 
mediocre attractions Include "Cape 
Smoke," "Starlight," "The Night 
Hawk," "The Rat" 

12 New Showa 
Counting two attractions which 
opened Saturday to escape Blaster 
Monday's heavy debut card, there 
*re 18 fresh attractions on the list 
•nd one repeat The latter Is 
"Aren't We Alir" probably limited 
to two weeks at the Globe. "The 
Mikado" opened at $6,000 at the 
44th.^Street Saturday night and has 
• Stood chance. "The Backslapper," 
which started against It at the 
Hudson, was placed In cut rates 
almost immediately. Monday's 
premiere list was: "Tell Me More," 
at the Gaiety; "Mercenary Mary," 
Longacre; "Caeser and Cleopatra," 
Theatre Guild's new theatre (52nd 
■treet); "The Pourflusher," Apollo; 
'Mlsmates," Times Square; "Prin- 
cess Ida," Shubert Scattered 
through the week will be "Taps," 
Broadhurst; "The Sapphire Ring." 
Selwyn; "O Nightingale," 49th 
Street, and "ThrlllB," Comedy. 

Leaving this week are "Bringing 
Up Father." at the Lyric, which will 
«>• succeeded by "Alohma of the 

(Continued on page 23) 



Macfadden's 630 Walks 



Though there may be a 
mystery about the walks Ber- 
narr Macfadden starts oft 
with every morning at SiSO, 
uslnir up Central Park for his 
route, no one of the regulars 
of Times Square has ever 
been up early enough to watch 
them. 

Macfadden Is a physical 
culturist He likes walking, 
and when living at Nyack, is 
said, Mr. Macfadden walked 
down to New York each morn- 
ing in his iMire feet. Whether 
he is doing the walks in Cen- 
tral Park In his bare feet or 
upon a motorcycle is also un- 
known, and for the same rea- 
son. 

Mr. Macfadden collects quite- 
a mob, according to accounts, 
at 6:30 a. m. as he starts the 
hik« through the Mall. Up 
to date no one has been found 
who could identify the walk- 
ers behind Bernarr. Some aay 
they are the bookkeeping 
force for the various Macfad- 
den publications. It is ru- 
mored that since Macfadden 
offered to sell stock in his 
New York "Evening Graphic" 
Mac has been getting up ear- 
lier; that he takes the office 
force on the hike and then 
walks away from them back 
to his office to be the first to 
open the mall. 

Mr. Macfadden is about 6T 
and has been a bug on phys- 
ical culture for many years. 
He has been a successful pub- 
lisher, creator of new Ideas 
for magazines, and his ideas 
have been widely copied, not 
only by other magazine pub- 
lishers, but by pubHshers of 
dally newsipapers. 



SPECS ACCUSED 



111,800 FOR OREEH BOOMERS 

At the benefit Sunday night per- 
formance by the Green Room Club 
at the Manhattan opera house, with 
$11 top. the gate got $11,800. 

In addition the proceeds will be 
swollen by the receipt* from the 
program. 



"CHARLIE'S AUHT" QUITS 
A road company of "Charley's 
Aunt" which had been destined for 
a Canadian tour closed Saturday In 
upper Pennsylvania after several 
weeks of bad business. 



HART ENTERING FILM FIELD 

Max Hart is to enter the picture 
booking field next season. He will 
offer "names" and feature . attrac- 
tions. 

Hart has some 16 weeks lined up 
for desirable attractions. 



"POTTERS/' No. 1 QUITS 

The original company of "The 
Potters" closed last Saturday night. 

The piece, which has T>een out all 
season, will probably be sent out 
again next September in territories 
unplayed by the several companies 
which have been on tourw 



"SOME GIRL" CLOSES 

"Some Girl" wound up its tour at 
Albany, N. Y., Saturday night 

This road musical was produced 
by George M. Gatts and will be sent 
out again In September. 



Following complaints by tndlTld- 
uals supplemented by eTldencs of 
violation the state law. five or more 
theatre ticket speculators will tLee 
charges to be heard In the New 
York office of Stats Comptroller 
Murphy Thursday. 

The hearing will bs attended by 
Assistant District Attorney MUes 
M. OBrlen, to whom complaints of 
gypping were referred. PoUes as- 
signed to check up on alleged specs 
reported In the complaints win also 
testify. 

According to advices from Al- 
bany the Greeley .Ticket Ac«ncy 
had been refused a renewal of its 
license on the grounds tliat tick- 
ets were sold for more than the M 
cent premium limit allowed by the 
New York state law. ' As reported 
some weeks ago, several hotel 
agencies are Involved. One is 
charged with buying tickets from 
a 60 cent premium agency and re- 
selling the same tickets for double 
the l)ox office price. 



tf you don't Advertise in 

Don't Advertise 



ACTRESS' MAID SENTENCED 

Edythe Morrison, colored, for- 
merly maid for Emma Dunn, and 
who was found guilty of stealing 
$400 from Miss Dunn when here 
with "The Changelings," was sen- 
tenced to serve a year in Jail and 
was placed on probation by Justice 
McCoy in Criminal Court 

Emma Dunn made a special trip 
10 Washington to testify against 
her former maid. 



Peggy Worth Bankrupt 

Genevieve Wlgglesworth - Cain, 
better known on the screen and 
stage as Peggy Worth, has filed a 
voluntary petition in bankruptcy In 
the U. S. District Cou-t lUtlng a 
total of $».7S8.10 In liabilities and 
$2,750 assets. Miss Worth, giving 
her address at 222 West 8Sd street 
New York, has sundry commercial 
debts, a good portion of which were 
contracted in London. Mrs. MoUle 
A, Wlgglesworth is down for a 
$2,750 item. 

Of her assets, a $2,500 claim 
against Jesse J. Goldburg which she 
placed in the hand of Equity for 
collection In 1922 Is the biggest A 
contract of March 26, 1924, with 
James A. B. Lane. Lee Morrison 
and Phillips Film Co.. Ltd., now 
held by A. L. Page ft Co., of London, 
as assignee to secure a $1,057.50 
loan, is itemized as of doubtful 
value. 



Margaret Vinton Owes 
$503; In Bankruptcy 

Margaret Vinton, actress, 2465 
Broadway. New York, played the 
bankruptcy circuit Monday with a 
voluntary petition. While the as- 
sets of $1,404 exceed the debts, $503, 
the main Item in the assets are 
$1,584 in accounts due. 



Silber*s Dress Publicity 

Toronto. April 14. 

Any actor seeking publicity here 
should jot down the experiences of 
Charles Silber, comedian, of No. 3 
"Rose-Marie." 

Silber. while playing: bere^ ap- 
peared on the streets in sulphur- 
colored plus-fours. This was 
enough in Itself to knock the na- 
tives dizzy, but when It was also 
rumored that be was a wide-pants 
addict a cameraman chased him 
with a writer la tow and turned 
him Into a feature article on men's 
styles on the front pace of a Sun- 
day feature section. 



3 NEW ONES IN CUT RATES 

Three of this week's premieres 
opened to a cut-rate sale: "Mls- 
mates" at the Times sQuaro, Trln- 
cess Ida" at the Shubert, and "Mer- 
cenary Mary" at the Longacre. 

"Tell Me More" -at the Gaiety, 
musical, was heavy money at the 
opening, while the Theatre Guild's 
new theatre opening was sold out 
to subscribers and bondholders 
weeks in advance. "Caesar and 
Cleopatra," its current production, 
is assured of at least eight weeks 
of heavy money from the present 
sale, the largest in the Guild's his- 
tory. 

"The Mikado" opening Saturday 
night just barely achieved capac- 
ity, and this only because over 
$1,000 worth of tickets were sold 
to the cast. It is said that Mar- 
guerite Namara, prima donna, alone 
took $300 worth and that Tom 
Burke, the tenor, also bought 
heavily. 



JEWETT TARES "DUNCE BOY" 

Henry Stillman and John Patten 
Rus-sell arc out of "The Dunce Boy" 
management sponsored by the Art 
theatre at the 63d St H. Eric Jew- 
ett a son of Henry Jewett the 
Boston stock producer, has taken 
over the attraction on a regular 
Equlty basia 

It was formerly a co-op propo- 
sition. He win post the regular 
guarantee with Equity and oontlnue 
the show. 



$63,000 in film Rights 
Milton's Red Ink Defier 



Picture rights on their plays 
meant much to the new Robert 
Milton, Inc.. producing firm 
this season. 

This firm put on three 
shows. The first, "The Far 
Cry," was a four weeks flop 
in New York at the Cort. Im- 
mediately after it closed First 
National bought It for pictures 
(Corlnne Griffith) and paid 
$33,000. The next Milton show 
was "The Youngest," panned 
unmercifully by all critics, but 
which did 13 weeks of gocd 
Broadway business, and cur- 
rently doing a profitable Sub- 
way Circuit tour. This show 
wasn't sold to pictures. Next 
came "The Dark Angel," which 
was unable to d« business 
after eight weeks at the Long- 
acre. The picture rights, how- 
ever, were sold for $30,000, 
once more to First National. 

The sale of these rights 
probably keeps the firm out of 
red Ink for the year. 



HEARST PRESS DINNER 



Annual Event at Friars April 21 — ^To 
Broadcast President's Speech 



3 MOVE OUT 



Three shows are ott Broadway's 
list or will be by Saturday. Ths 
Inrush of new attractions cut down 
the number of withdrawals, but it 
is anticipated from now on thero 
will be a steady shrinkage, numeri- 
cally and in business. 

"Bringing Up Father," the first 
cartoon musical attempt on Broad- 
way, leaves the L}'rlc Saturday, 
three weeks after opening. Ths 
show was rated' a rea^ "turkey." 



BRINGING UP FATHER 
Scoffed at by those dailies 
which "caught" it, with the sur- 
prise review coming from Dale 
("American"), who dodged a 
direct decision. 

Variety (Edba) said: "'Bring- 
ing Up Father' is to the legit . 
what Sir Joseph Ginsburg is to 
radio." 



At the anual dinner to visiting ed- 
itors given by the Hearst syndicates 
next Tuesday night at the Friars 
Club the following attractions are 
among the features: George M. 
Cohan and Eddie Cantor, Clark and 
McCullough, Johnny Dooley and 
Bert Wheeler, a sketch by Jack Lalt 
staged by David Belasco, Anna Fit- 
ziu, Sophie Tucker, Clifton Webb and 
Mary Hay, the Astaires, Hippodrome 
Girls, Leon Errol, Marie Saxon, 
Harry Puck and "My Girl" chorus, 
Bobby Edwards, Duncan Sisters, 
Van and Schenck, Mafmaleta, and 
many others. Alan Foster is man- 
aging the stage and Lou Silver the 
orchestra. President Coolldge has 
posed before a phonofllm with a 
speech, which will be broadcast, this 
being the first time that broadcast- 
ing has been attempted from a 
screen. 



"Processional" stops at the Gar- 
rick the end of the week after try- 
ing two houses uptown and moving 
back to the Guild's old theatre. The 
show attracted attention through 
critical dissension, but its best busi- 
ness was drawn during the single 
week at the Comedy, when the gross 
was around $7,500 

"The Handy Man," which tried 
weakly at the 39th Street, and then 
suddenly moved to the Punch and 
Judy, expired in the latter bouss 
after two weeks. The gist of criti- 
cisms on both attractions was 
printed previously. 



WASH. "POST" SHAKE-UP 

Washington, April 14. 

Another shake-up has taken 
place in the staff of Ned McLean's 
Washington "Post" wUh rumor hav- 
ing George Harvey, the editor, and 
former ambassador to England 
slated to leave when his contract 
expires June 1. This is not veri- 
fied. 

The changes already made Include 
the managing editor, John J. 
Spurgeon, brought here fror. Phila- 
delphia about a year ago; the as- 
sistant managing editor, William 
Manning, and the city editor, Ted 
Harris. 

None of these vacated positions 
has yet been filled, with the staff 
doubling up to get out the sheet. 

John Daly, the dramatic critic, 
Yi&M not had his status 'hanged, it 
being stated he is to remain. 



AHEAD AND BACK 



Louis Cilne Is agenting "Logger- 
heads," now In Boston. 

Francis Muldoon of the Shubert- 
Rivlera, New York, has replaced 
Clarence Jacobson as assistant 
treasurer of the Sam H. Harris. 
Jacobeon Is now a stock manager In 
his native Washington. 

James McGIue, ahead again (8th 
time) for the Savage Rep. Conripany. 

Ormsby Court is now handling 
publicity for Mulligan & Trebltsch 
shows, ^The Night Hawk" and 
"Baby Blue.' 

Clare Anhley, treasurer, Capitol, 
Albany, si- ce November, 1923, Is re- 
turnlnx to his old Job as treasurer 
of the Shub' t RIverIa, New York. 
At Albany Fred Magin succeeds 
Ashley and Ktigene Rllcy becomes 
assistant treas' rer. 



"FAST AND LOOSE" FOR B'WAY 

"Past and Loose." a new com- 
edy by Philip Bartholomae and I. 
B. Kaplan, recently given a stock 
trial by the Alhambra Players, 
Brooklyn, will l>e reproduced as a 
legit attraction next season by a 
new producing group. 



Jolson Switches Boats 
And Adopts Monocle 

AI Jolson did not leave by boat 
for the Coast as planned. Instead, 
he hopped a ship for Bermuda. 
Everything was fixed for the west- 
ern Junket, AI putting down $1,500 
on the table for a suite of rooms. 
Then he thought of looking over ths 
coast-bound ship and liked nothing 
about It Application for a refund 
of the money was ma^s. 

Last week Jolson appeared at ths 
Winter Garden dolled up in an Eng- 
lish walking suit and all that goes 
with it, Including a real monocle. 
Jolson explained the makeup by 
saying he was oft to the onion isle. 
Before leaving, he had a day at 
Bowie — and what a day. There he 
parked Harry Wardell, who is com- 
missioned to keep tabs on the 
horses, since the Bowie meeting is 
consideicd a tryout for the metro- 
pilitan season. Wardell Is report- 
ing to Al by wireless dally. 



More Tdegraph' Changes 

E. R. Thomas has heaved another 
bombshell Into the editorial ranks 
of "The Morning Telegraph" being 
the second or third upheaval the 
owner-publisher has brought about 
In less than a year since taking over 
active management of the former 
theatrical paper which now Is vir- 
tually a racing sheet In the latest 
swinging of the iron ball some of 
those who were supposedly most 
strongly entrenched with Thomas 
have felt the wefght of his most re« 
cent displeasure. 

The motion picture section is to bs 
practically discontinued. Practice 
ally the entire staff in that depart- 
ment has been let out, Including 
Sam Comly who was chief of the 
department and who managed to 
get Thomas to angel "The Handy 
Man" a legitimate production that 
Comly produced; George O'Hara, 
Abe Bernstein and Peter Milne ail 
of the picture division are also 
leaving. 

J. J. Nell, who has been the treas- 
urer of the paper for a great many 
years Is also passing along as well 
as Tom Hanly, who was Sunday 
Editor, and A. V. Gardner the ad-* 
vertising manager of the paper. 

From now on the Telegraph will 
have a one-man motion picture de« 
partment and It looks, if Thoraut 
continues. It will virtually be a one- , 
man paper in all divisions wltK / 
Thomas that man. 



ANOTHER YILLAOE HOUSE 

Another experimental theatre Is 
being promoted for Greenwich Vll- 
ISBe, with Frank FInnerty, real 
estate broker, at the head of ths 
project as a prospective home tot 
the Experimental Players, Inc. 

The corporation has acquired • 
site at Bleecker and Ciiristopher 
streets upon which they plan Co 
erect an 800-seater. 

This will give ths Village four 
Icffit playhouses—OreenwIch VII* 
la«e. Provlncctown Playhouse *n4 
the Cherry Lans. 



90 



VARIETY 



LEGITIMATELY 



Wednesday, April 16, 192f 



BROOKLYN STOCK SET 

Alhambra Playsra Will Probably 
Finish Out 8«aton 



The co-operative stock which suc- 
ceeded the Ix>ew company at the 
Alharabra, Brooklyn, has seemingly 
accomplished -what predecessors 
were unable to do and look set for 
the remainder of the season. 

While businees has not been sen- 
sational, the promoters claim they 
are satisfied. The present manage- 
ment have Asplayed frugality In 
booking inexpensixe bills whlph 
have been getting the business and, 
with the actors on a sharing basis, 
the stock has gotten by nicely. 

This is the second co-operative 
stock to have gotten over In east- 
ern stands, the other being the 
company at the Lyceum, Bayonne, 
N. J., whicb started out on a co- 
operative plan, but now has its 
players on a straight salary basis. 



CAR OVERTURNED 



Francis McCarthy Badly Injured 
Whils on Way to New Berth 



Syracuse, April 14. 

J. Francis McCarthy, until re- 
cently with the Harrington Stock of 
Binghamton, N. T., was critically 
hurt today when a new car which 
he was driving left the road and 
struck a tree. The auto overturned, 
McCarthy sustained a crushed chest 
and head injuries. 

The stock player was on the way 
to Medina, O., where he was slated 
to loin the David Livingston 
stock. 



Woman Treasurer 

Kidnaped and Robbed 

• Kansas City. AprO 14. 

In the heart of tbs financial dis- 
trict yesterday. Mrs. Jos Bamett, 
trcasurar of the Al Bridge Musical 
Stock at tbs Bmpress, was kid- 
naped and robbed of tl,«M she was 
about to deposit in the first Na- 
tional Bank. 

Mrs. Ba^nett's ear stopped la 
ftroat of ta« bank when two ban- 
dits sntarsd It^ They compelled tbe 
ebauSear to proceed for several 
blocks when the men took the 
amiey bags and fled. 

Mrs. Bamett carried a revolver 
and had rowed she would use it if 
•ver held up but says she lost her 
nerve. 



cos Patch Join the company at La- 
Fayette. 

Don Merrlfleld and Loretta Allen, 
stock players, are temporarily en- 
gaged at the Rothacker Film Plant, 
Chicago, whe: j a series of short 
film subjects are being produced. 
Mllo Bennett placed them. 



The Ella Kramer stock wound 
up at the Arcade, Connellsvllle, Pa., 
last week, and opened this week, 
April 13, at the Opera House. Dun- 
kirk. New York. 



Al Luttringer is in New York or- 
ganising a stock for the Westches- 
ter. Mt. Vernon. N. Y.. scheduled 
to get under way April 27. 



Rankin Mansfield is temporarily 
subbing for Quy Harrington as lead 
with the Harrington stock at the 
Stone, Binghamton, N. Y. 



The Bhnpire Players of Saska- 
toon (Canada) disbanded AprU 11 
and returned to Chicago. 



Raymond Attelby is with Mar- 
garet Bryant Players at Columbia, 
S. C. 



Fran' Bond Players have opened 
in the Metropolis (Bronx), New 
York. 

Rex Snelgrove wHl close his com- 
pany at Ludington, Mich., April 18. 



Kenneth Daigneau has returned 
to the Alhambra stock, Brooklyn. 



UTTLE THEATRES 



STOCK AT CAPITOL, ALBAIT 

Syracuse, N. Y., April 14. 

Newing A. Wllsoz will install the 
Capitol Players at the Capitol. Al- 
bany. N. Y., April 27. Allyne King 
will be leading woman. Busby Berk- 
ley will be director. The remainder 
of the company is being recruited. 

The opening bill at Albany will 
be "Tb« Best People." 



The Santa Monica Community 
Guild (Los Angeles), a newly formed 
organisation, presented three one- 
act plays as an opening bill of the 
summer season, including "In the 
Shadow of the Glen." by J. M. 
Synge, 'Thirty Minutes in a Street," 
by Beatrice Mayor and "Boy Come 
Home," by A. A. Milne. 

The guild plans to give a perform- 
ance each month of the year, in- 
cluding two summer Shakespearean 
productions in 'the Greek Theatre. 




SEYMOUR and JEANETTd 

"Mldnite Strutters" 
B. F.^ Albee, Brooklyn, this week. 
AprU IS. 

Booked solid next season Or- 
pheum Circuit, opening Sept. 13, 
State Lake. Chicago. 

Direction HARRY WEBER 



as the Rochester (N. Y.) Junior 
Theatre's fourth attractton in the 
Regent theaOre. 



The Huntingdon Park (Califor- 
nia) Community Players are to 
produce "The First Year." by 
Frank Craven, Instead of Gtoorge 
Ada's "The College Widow.'' the 
week of April 37. 



Prophetic Lines 

Syracuse, Ai^rll 14. 

"My time has come. My days are 
nun^bered. I may die before the 
day ends." 

These words were read at a re- 
heursal of the Bethel Dramatic Club 
of Cairo by Franl; Wilson, who was 
to have had the loading part in the 
play, "The Mistress of Stives." 

Mr. Wilson was stricken with apo- 
plexy and died within a short time. 

GNESIN FOR TALE DRAMA 

Syracuse, April 14. 
Prof. Morris GneslA, of the Col- 
lege of Liberal Arts. Syracuse Uni- 
versity, during the past season di- 
rector of the Workshop Division of 
the Little Theatre, has been ac- 
cepted by Prof. Baker for his new 
advanced drama course at Yale. 
Prof, tlnesin will study with Dr. 
Baker for two years. 



Rehearsals have been started by 
the Oratoria society of San Diego 
for the production of "Samson and 
Delilah" late this month with a 
chorus of 200 voices. 



The fifth production this season 
of the Buffaao Players will be "Anna 
ChrisUe" at the Playhouse April 
2<(-May 4. The leading role will be 
played by Mrs. John L. Clawson. 



The Pearl Newton Dramatic Club 
is producing "Jack and Gill." a 
thr£e-act play, in Toronto. April 
13-14. ^ : ■ 

i " * 



PLAYERS iN THE LEGiTIMATE 



Tke . ISth annual convention of 
the Drama League of America will 
take place at Cincinnati, O.. May 23- 
30. The leagoe's midwest school, 
which Is in association wttb the 
School of Speech kt Northwestern 
University, Evanston, 111., will have 
its term from June 22 to July 11. 
This is the school's fifth season. 



STOCKS 



Virginia Richmond, playing leads 
with the Harold Hevia stock ct the 
Garrick, Wilmington, Del., figures 
she got a great break last week, 
when she recovered a purse con- 
taining 3350 which she had acci- 
dently l^t in a phone liootb at Llg- 
gett's drtig store, 46th street and 
Broadway. 

Upon 'Arriving at her modiste's 
shop. Miss Richmond discovered her 
purse was gone. She chartered ar| 
taxi and went back to the booth 
where she found hre purse lying 
upon the floor. A happy Easter 
for the actress. 



The Little Theatre, Galveston. 
Texas, will present its third bill this 
month, George Bernard Shaw's 
"Candida." Peter Ames James will 
direct, James dividing his Uttle 
Theatre activities between that city 
and Wichita Falls. Kan., where he 
recently produced "The Torch 
Bearers." 



BLANCHE BATES 

"Mrs. PsKridge Present*-^-^ 
itt avrkaam Mecuimo 



HELEN BOLTON 

"My CirV* 

Vsnderbilt Theatre, Nevif York 



WM. T. KENT 

"Ro«e-Marie" 

Imperial Theatre, New York 



SIBYLLA BOWHAN 

A8 WANOA 

WITH r 

"RttM>Marie" 

Weede Theatre, Chioage 
I K«»., JKim JAOOB8 



The Jewish Theatre of the Young 
Men's Helurew Association will pre- 
sent Jacob Cordin't "God, Man and 
Devil," at the Homewood Playsbop. 
Jphns Hopkins University. Balti- 
more, late this month. Elizabeth 
Kraus of New York Is directLig. 



jaybrenman 
stamleTrogers 



-RITZ REVUE** 
Mtwbert Theatre, Cincinnati 



. JOHN BYAN 

"My Ctrl** 

Vanderbilt Theatrf, New York 



M. Raymond Peterson of Salt Lake 
City has leased the litUe old theatre 
on North Fair Oaks street in Pasa- 
dena, C^l., the former home of the 
Pasadena Community Players, and 
will remodel it into a picture house. 
The Community Plkyers are to move 
into their new building on South' 
El Mollno avenue. ' r 



Plans are under way for the or- 
ganisation of summer colored stocks 
atthe Regent, Baltimore, and the 
Dunbar. Philadelphia. 

It has been found by the stock 
managements a much easier proi>o- 
sition to operate permanent stocks 
as 'the cost is much below that re- 
quired for traveling tabs and mu- 
sicals. 



Summer stock will follow Colum- 
bia burlesque next week at the 
Grand. Worcester, Mass., headed by 
Mary Ann Dentler and Arthur 
Chatterton. 

Edwin Vail will be director. 



The Sherman Players, at the 
Majestic, Cedar Rapids. la., last 
summer, opened another summer 
season there April 12. Violet Lc 
Clear is playing leads. J. K| Swan 
is managing. 



Manfred S. Gross has moved his 
stock from the Strand. Ft. Wayne, 
to the Family, Lafayette. Ind. Bur- 
ton Alien Virginia Stewart and Ros- 



Laboratory of Theatre Arts of 
Rochester, N. Y., under Mrs. John 
Soble, managing director, and Mar- 
garet Leighton, production man- 
ager, recently produced 'The Con- 
flict," by V. McCauley and "The 
Man Who Married," by Anatol 
France, before the Drama Depart- 
ment of Geneva (N. Y.) Women's 
Club. 



The Community Theatre League 
of Newark. N. J., a group of seml- 
professionals and amateurs has been 
organised to present o.i^-act playa 
The first bill Is to be prc^entel May 
20. Samuel Grossman of the Jewish 
Art Theatre, New York, is director. 

Dorothy Jo Welch has Joined the 
Alhambra Community Players, Los 
Angeles, appearing as Glannia In 
"The Violin Maker of Cremona." 
Another playlet on the same pro- 
gram was "Hunger." Richard Ster- 
ling was director. 



The Players' Guild of Spring- 
field, Ma.ss., for its third and final 
t>roductIon of this season, will 
present "The Torchbearers" early 
In May. 



Tony Sarg presented "Pied Piper" * 



ARTHUR DEAGON 

"Rom-Mum*' 

Imperial Theatre, New York 
DIreetioe JKNTR JACOBS 



ALLAN DINEHART 



''Applesauce" 

allandinIhart 

rrednced by BICHABO HKWfDON 

!<• Sail* Theatre, Chlcaso 



HARRY FENDER 

"Louie the 14tK' 

Cosmopolitan Thestre, New York 
INDKnNITKl.T 



BERTGHJtERT 

COMEDIAN 

**CHINA ROSE*' 

Knickerbocker Theatre, F. T. C. 



WnUE HOWARD 
"Sky High" 

Winter Garden, N. Y. 

Personal Mgr. EUGENE HOWARD 



GAIL KANE 

"Logcerfaeads" 

Hollis Theatre, Boston 



HARRY PUCK 

My GirF' 



€i 



Vanderbift Theatre, New York 

INOKFUnTKLT 



JIMMY SAYO 

and JOAN FRANZA 

"Ritx Revue" 

fthubert Theatre, Cincinnati 



MARIE SAXON 



u 



My Girl 



9f 



Vanderbilt Theatre, New Yerfc 

INDXriNITS 



BILLY TAYLOR 

JUVENILE 
"CHINA ROSE*' 

Knickerbocker Theatre, H. T. C. 



LOUIS A. TEMPLEMAN 

"JIM KENYON" 
with "Rose-Marie" 

WOODS THBATRE, OHICAOO 



CHARLOTTE TREADWAY 

X<aed*— Morsee* Theetee 
I>OS ANOaiJM 



JUDITH VOSSELU 

ZncOVKLD'S "LOVDB TKB 14TH" 
OemopoHtan Tkaatra, IT. T. 



H. PIERRE WHITE 

WITH 

"Rose-Marie" 

Woods Theatre. Chicago 
INDEFINITELY 



CHARLES WUJJAMS 

ECCENTRIC COMIC 
"Student Prince" 

J0L80N, NEW YORK 



Original Little Tkea. Pbys 

' 'J 

Syracuse, N. T., April 14 
Little Theatre — The Workshop 
Division of the Syracuse IJrama 
League presents three one-act plays 
— "Boccaccio's Untold Tale," by ♦> ' 
Harry Kemp, directed by Morris 
Gnesln; "Makers of Song," W 
Elsbeth MacGoodwin of Syracuse 
University, directed by Prlngls 
Mackie, and "Bethany," by Prof, a, 
B. Johnson of Sjrracuse University 
directed by Morris Gnesln. ' 

The Cast 

"BOCCACCIO'S UNTOLD TALE" 

LUile Prlngle Mackie 

Vtolante BUxabeth Roblneaa 

norlo Morrli QncilB 

OUvla Martha Leavttt 

■MAKJIRS or BONOS" 

Katblren Mary Elizabeth Toxt 

Pater Robert aiaaeey 

Samta Morria Uneala 

The Old Woman Ruth S. LctId 

Tba Peasant Wilbur U. Searlea 

"BBTUANr- 

Martha Adelaide Caeer 

Matthias Samuel J. Shnmlr'' 

Marr Mabel Hearoa , 

Laaarus Albert E. Jobnioa 

~^~^-~ t 

In the Little Theatre realm the 
idea's the thing. 

Or, in other words, the Little' 
Theatre is privileged to rush in 
where the professional drama dares 
not tread. 

Which, perhaps, explains the 
presentation of "Bethany," an orig* 
inal playlet by Prof. A. E. Johnson 
of Syracuse University, at the Llt> 
tie Theatre. It is doubtful whether 
a playwright would dare to use the 
theme which Prof. Johnson has 
utilised. And It is almost certain 
that if he should he would have un- 
usual diflflculty in fiQding an im- 
presario to product it. 

Christianity and the Church have 
thrown the halo of divinity about 
the character of Jesus of Naxareth. 
It comes, therefore, as a distinct 
shock to one's sense of the fitness 
df things — a sense developed by re-, 
Uglous teachings — to see his human' 
side emphasized. 

And in "Bethany" Prof. Johnson 
tells us of the quite earthy love of 
Mary, sister of Martha and Laxa- 
rus, for the Man of God. It is a 
daring theme, indeed. 

As handled by the Syracusej>lay- ^ 
Wright, It provides but an Incidenf 
rather than a play, and from the 
critical standpoint it seems that 
the idea is far bigger than the 
playwriKht's brain child. 

Certainly, if the theme is to be 
used at ail. it is worthy of more ex- 
tended treatment. The play needs 
greater simplicity in lines. There 
are passages in the playlet that arer 
too involved. 

The production and presentation, 
on the whole, was commendable. 
▲s concerns casting, Samuel 
Shumer's Matthias was the most -. 
impressive. Mabel Hearon's Mary <• 
was less satisfactory. Har interpret '1 
tatlon lacked force and character, , 
which may have been due to faulty' \ 
direction. > 

"Makers of Songs," by Miss Mac ^ 
Goodwin, also an original playlet, t 
entered 4n the Workshop Competi- 
tion, as concerns development of 
plot, was the best offering of the 
evening. , 

Told in two scenes, with an la< ^ 
terval of six years elapsing betweea ••' 
them, this playlet is a whimsical 
Irish comedy, detailing the expert- 
encep befalling an Irish peasant lad 
and a town youth, the former a poet 
and the latter a materialist. 

Kathleen, the sweetheart of Peter, 
the materialist, has a yearning for 
the artistix; as expressed by free 
vers^. The price of her favor^ 
when Peter proposes, is a bit of 
verse. And when Peter confesses 
his total loss as a poet Kathleen 
quits him for Samls, an artist. 

Appears the old woman, an Irish 
fairy, who suggests that Peter 
might exchange his common sense 
for the peasant lad's muse. Of 
oourse, Peter eagerly accept."), but 
six years later rues his choice. 

And Kathleen flnds herself falling 
under the potato king's spell. 'Tia 
then the good fairy steps in an4<' 
saves the day. Peter becomes • 
potential potato king. The peasant 
lad flnds the ending for the verse 
he began six years ago, and the cur- 
tain falls. 

It's a clever whimsy and in the 
main it's well written. Miss Mac- 
Goodwin, however, has be^n over- 
liberal with diak>gue, and this flaw 
was accentuated by the rather slow 
performance. Comedy value is found 
principally in spontaneity of 
speech and action. And where there 
is a minimum of action the burden 
upon spontsineity is doubled. 

The dlfflcuHy may have resulted 
f^om the apparent anxiety to enn»" 
elate clearly and distinctly. That 
goal certainly was Achieved. But 
speed was sacrificed. Indeed, that 
saeriflce was noticeable throughout 
the program. And with speed we«t 
the greater part of the sparkle. 

"Makers of Soivps" was the best 
cast of the three offerings. 

The third presentation, "Boccac- 
cio's Untold Tale," was typical-* 
Provlncetown Players material-* 
high-browish, tragic and theatrical. 
It was scarcely diverting — hardftf 
entertaining. And this in spite « 
the conscientious work of Elizabeth 
Roblneau as Vlolanto and Marti* 
Leavltt as Olivia. Mr. Gnesln* 
Florlo was not so good. , 

He attempted to Imitate Lou Tel- 
legen. 



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Wednesday, April 16, 1985 



OPERA AND CONCERTS 



VARIETY 



21 



ESTABLISHING TRUST FUND FOR 
BRITISH NATIONAL OPERA CO 



New Organization Would Subsidize, Asks Public 
Subscription and~ Wanto $2,500,000 — Promi- 
nent and Titled Trustees 



London, April 4. 

England is notably one of the 
worst countries in the world for 
music and London, probably, the 
worst city for grand opera. The 
Boyal Opera House, Covent Garden, 
la more or less a conventional thing 
and people who can afford to, go 
there, not becnuso they care for 
opera, but because they think It Is 
the correct thing to do. 

From time to time attempts have 
teen made to Improve things. The 
Palace was originally the English 
Opera House, but very soon became 
the world's leading music hall. Os- 
car Hammcrstcln made a noble ef- 
fort when he built the beautiful 
house in Klngsway, but this soon 
went over to revue and for long has 
been a klnema. the Stoll picture 
house. 

In the provinces there have been 
many grand opera companies, but 
all seem mote or less moribund. 

London seasons of different sorts 
are annual affairs at Covent Gar- 
den but they are invariably finan- 
cial failures. Witness the Sir 
Thomas Beecham seasons and the 
Biitish National Opera seasons, both 
heralded loudly by the press and 
as patently ignored by the public. 
English Compo««rs 

English composers are rarely 
heard of outside a production week 
at Manchester, Liverpool, New- 
castle, or one of the Scottish cities. 
If they do get to London they go 
Into the operatic bill at the "OM 
Vic." are lauded by the musical 
critics and then, having got their 
friends to curse British apathy in 
print, are heard of no more. Losing 
money on operas composed by them- 
selves has of late years been a 
favorite method of throwing cur- 
rency away by certain wealthy 
peers, but even they have wearied. 

Schemes for the revival of opera, 
meetln,gB in ducal mansions to 
furtlMr the cause, etc., are am fre- 
quent as the shouts for a British 
NaUonal Theatre and a subsidy for 
the works of Britain's least played 
playwright. Shakespeare, but they 
generally end In tea parties and a 
mass of mutual admiration. 
National Opera Trust 

It Is to be hoped the newly formed 
Katlonal Opera Trust will do more. 

Reading between the lines of this 
organization it would appear to have 
something to do with the British 
Katlonal Opera Company, inasmuch 
as It extolls the figures of the com-- 
pany as showing a huge volume of 
support for opera. The Fund's 
Idea Is to subsidize opera and to 
this end invites subscriptions from 
the public. To make this scheme 
sound the mere trifle of $2,500,000 Is 
required. Committees will be formed 
In all large Industrial centres and 
lo time, having exploited the British 
National Opera Company (the real 
object of the Fund now coming Into 
view) It Is hoped to extend the 
scope of the subsidy. The organiza- 
tion "confidently appeals to the 
music tovers of the nation to sup- 
iwrt the Trust Fund to the fullest 
extent." The musical enthusiasts of 
the country who have - been 
•pouched" on frequent occasions will 
be pleased to know that the capital 
they provide will be Interested. 

Trustees 
_ The trustees are the Marquis of 
Londonderry,, the Earl of Shaftes- 
bury, the Earl of Clarendon, the 
Hon. Stephen Ogle Henn Collins, 
Sir Samuel Ernest Palmer, Bart., 
Sir Henry Simson, Sir Hugh P. 
Allen, a director of the Royal Aced- 
•my of Music, John B. McEwen. 
principal of the Royal Academy of 
Music, Sir Landon Ronald, F. B. 
Merrlman. Kings Consel and Charles 
Sims, a Royal Academeclan. The 
organizer is Charles Blundenell- 
Bruce. 

With suth a list of nnnies any 
Pusinesa m.in in the city could get 
a diamond mine fioated at the North 
Pole but whether the music lovers 
^111 rally rouiid the flag is a vcr>- 
<loubtful matterr 



Woods Takes "Spring Fever" 
SprltiK Tever," a new comedy by 
Vincent Lawrence, has been ac- 
cepted for production next scuson ov 
^ H. Woods. 



CHALIAPIN SUES 



Optra Singer Charges Chicago Opera 
With Contract Breach 



Chicago, April 14. 

Feodor Challapin will sue the 
Chicago Civic Opera Co. for breach 
of contract, according to the Rus- 
sian basso's attorney, Mark D. 
Goodman. Challapin was looked 
upon as one of the best box office 
attractions the Chicago Civic Opera 
Co. possessed. 

Chaliapin's name was included in 
the list of artists for next season, 
the opera officials hoping, it was 
reported, that the great basso 
would change his mind when he 
read his name among those sched- 
uled to be presented on the f.udi- 
torium stage. 

When Challapin saw his name he 
gave out a story to the pre&s ihut 
he would not be connected with the 
Chicago Civic Opera Co. 

The proposed suit 's an outcome 
of the trouble betw^een the sinf^er 
and the opera company last winter, 
when the latter sought an Injunc- 
tion in the local courts rcstrainini? 
Challapin from filling a conln'ct in 
Washington, D. C. 

He was later permitted to sing 
in the opera, but all advertising 
was forbidden under the court rui- 
ing. 



FEABI SCHAAF Of OPERA 

Chicago, April 14. 
Pearl Schaaf, sister of Myrtle 
Shaaf, prima donna with 'Tose- 
Marle" at the Woods theatre, has 
signed with the San Carlo Opera 
Company and la debuting tonight 
as Sybil in "Faust" at the Detroit 
opera house. Pearl Is It, the same 
age Myrtle was when she sang the 
same role With the Metropolitan 
opera. 



ALDRIDOE-DAVIS SIVOECE 

Los Angeles, April 14. 

Charging desertion, E m m e 1 1 
Swindell Davis, a wealthy archi- 
tect here has filed suit for divorce 
from Marlska Aldrldge Davis, mez- 
zo-soprano with the Metropolitan 
Opera Company of New York. 

Davis alleges that he Implored 
his wife to give up her stage career, 
but that she left him and went to 
New York to pursue It In operik 



SIHOmO IN PARIS 

Paris, April I. 

Joseph Schwarz of the Chicago 
Civic Opera Co., is listed to sing In 
Verdi's "Rlgoletto" at the Opera to- 
morrow with Elvira de Hidalgo in 
the role of Qllda. 

Hallle Siles made her Paris debut 
recently at the Trianoji in "La 
Belle de Haguenau" by Maurice 
Fouret, being favorably received. 
Miss Stiles is engaged for next sea- 
son at the Opera Comique. 



PROFITABLE OPERA IN BALTO, 

Baltimore, April 14. 

In spite of opinions to the con- 
trary, Baltimore Is not a bad grand 
opera bet. 

An audit of the accounts of the 
local engagement of the Chicago 
Opera shows a profit for the third 
season. According to Frederick R- 
Huber, Baltimore manager of the 
opera, the profit on the three per- 
formances this year was $575.94. In 
1922 it was 132.21, and In '21, $490 



HADLEY REAPPOINTED 

Henry Hadley. for many year."* 
associate conducts- of the Philhar- 
monic Orchestra -.f New York, has 
been reappointed to his post. His 
a.'ssocl.Ttes next Benson will be Ar- 
turo Toscaninl. Wlllem MenRel- 
berg and Wilhelm Furtwaengler. 

Toscaniiii in coming here next 
season to rondum i". series of con- 
certs. He is at present director of 
the LaScala Opera, In Milan, and Is 
reparded among musicians as an 
ideal leader. 



"Graphic" Falls 

Down on Met. 



The "Graphic'^' promised 
expose of the Metropolitan 
Opera appears to be fizzled out 
suddenly. Probably eight 

atorl^ on the matter were 
printed, the last three being 
of different authorship than the 
first five. 

The "exposures" anticipated 
and announced forthcoming 
never materialized, while some 
of the facts and comment 
struck the initiated i.s funny. 

In one article the reason was 
asked why Geraldlne Farrar 
does not sing with the Met. 
when it Is well known she did 
appear with the organization 
for about 14 years. 



Singers for L. A. Opera 

Los Angeles, April 14. 

Vincent Ballester, baritone of the 
Metropolitan, and Marion Telva, 
contralto, of the same organization, 
have been engaged to appear at the 
performances to be given hero dur- 
ing the fall by the Los Angeles 
Grand Opera Association. 

The names in the roster for the fall 
season here now includes Edward 
Johnson, a leading tenor; Charles 
Hackett, leading tenor; Maria Ku- 
renko, coloratura of Russia, who 
will make her American debut here; 
Marlon Telva and Vincent Bal- 
lester. 

The operatic productions will be 
under the leadership of Richard 
Hageman. 



MEMPHIS MUNICIPAL OPERA 

Memphis, April 14. 

When the Gene Lewls-Olga 
Worth stock company moves next 
month, ending a successful run In 
the Lyceum, an e: perlment In sum- 
mer attractions, will begin at the 
municipal auditorium. Light opera 
will be played from May 2S to June 
20, at popular prices. 

The auditorium operating com- 
mission has signed a contract with 
Fortune Gallo, of the San Carlo 
Opera company, fcr the season. Al- 
though the San Carlo conuMtny's 
name does not figure In reports to 
date. It seems safe many members 
of that organization will pay an- 
other visit to Memphis. 



MML ALBANI FUND 



Toronto, April 14. 

Led by La Presse. of Montreal, 
Canadian papers plan to raise 
funds for Mme. Albanl, the Ca- 
nadian opera star, now living In 
semi-poverty In London, England. 

The campaign Is under the pat- 
ronage of King George and Premier 
King. 



DamroBch as Alternating 
Conductor Next Season 

^ Walter Damroseh, conductor of the 
New York Symphony Orchestra, will 
split his baton-wielding next season 
with Otto Klemperer, European di- 
rector, at present conducting in 
Weisbaden. Both Damroseh and 
Klemperer were born in Breslau. 

Although guest conductors have 
from time to time appeared with the 
New York Symphony their appear- 
ances have been limited to three 
appearances during the season, but 
Klemperer, it is understood, will ac- 
tually take much of the work off the 
shoulders of Damroseh. 

In the past, Klemperer's principal 
work has been done as a guest con- 
ductor throughout Europe. He Is 
but 40 years of age, so his heavy 
duties with Mr. Damroseh may be 
regarded as his greatest appoint- 
ment to date. 



Kitty Cheatbam's Comtback 



Kitty Cheatham, who 10 years ago 
was one of the foremost recitalists, 
will do a "comeback" next Saturday 
afternoon In Carnegie Hall at a 
$2.50 top. Her program, as It did In 
other days. Includes some of her 
songs for children, as well as serious 
and classical numbers. 

Miss Cheatham recorded heavily 
for Victor when she was at her 
peak. 



BUILDINO FOR TOM WILKES 

Los Angeles, April 14. 

Tom Wilkes will have a new the- 
atre costing In the neighborhood of 
$400,000 erected for him by H. L. 
Arnold, automobile dealer, on 7th 
street, west of FIgueroa, adjoining 
property where Arnold now has 
his salesroom. 

It is expected that the house 
will be ready for occupancy by De- 
cember. The plans call for 1,800 
scats on two floors. 




ARTHUR J. SHANNON 

Dramatic Critic Seattle "SUr" 

ricviewiiig sliiivvs on the west coasf for 12 years and survived It. 
Ile'.s been waiting a long while to get into this series, his picture being 
one of the last to arrive at the time the series was discontinued. 

Mr. Shunnrin is a native eon of Seattle, although he immigrated to 
New York, where he studied the theatre for a time, but decided he 
pieferred the zippy Pacific coast and returned to his homt- town. He 
has been with the Seattle "Star" for eight years, reviewing most of the 
time, also writes a column of humor, "Home Brew" (and may drink It 
too). The colunin Is used In all the Krrlpps" papers on the west coast. 
(Thr 30th of n seriea of brie/ tkeif)un and photot/raph» of tframalic 
critics and editors). 



BARBER OF SEVILLE 

Washington, April 14. 

rount Almavlra Joaa Moji^a 

Bartolo ....^.•....Faolo Aiuinian 

Rostna Tina Vmnul 

Plsaro Ivan IvantaofT 

UaaUlo Feodor Challapin 

Florello I 

Ainbroaiua) Altwrt ShelTcirman 

Berttia Dcvorah Nadtrorney 

Edouard Albion, with but one ex- 
ception, confined the cast for the 
final performance of the season oC 
his Washington Opera Company to 
members of the Metropolitan and 
Chicago Opera organizations. Each 
of the cast had undoubtedly ap- 
peared in their respective roles 
many times, and this performance 
summed up the one word, "mar- 
velous." 

The controversy as to Chaliapin's 
appearance with this company In 
"Faust," prior to his engagement 
with the Chicago Opera Company 
here, resulted in a capacity house 
for "Faust" and fully a $16,000 gross 
— for this opera. This figure, how- 
ever, leaves a deficit to be cared for, 
as did the all American cast In 
"Alda," when John Charles Thomas 
made his operatic debut On tha 
three performances, however, Mr. 
Albion has, for the first time in his 
endeavor to establish a national 
operatic organization in the na- 
tional capital, been able to show a 
profit. This is due in the greater 
part to Chaliapin's appearance and 
his whole-hearted support of the 
undertaking. 

Challapin was In excellent voice 
and his acting ability, which has 
been such an asset to this Russian 
singer, was given full sway as 
Baslllo. Ivantxoff scored, as did 
Ananlan and Mojlca. PaggI and 
Nadworney, the feminine members 
of the cast, proved entirely ade- 
quate. Albert ShefTerman. the local 
attorney, who la a pupil of Albion's, 
in two roles disclosed a decided Im- 
provement over his previous ap- 
pearances. 

The chorus of local boys, who re- 
hearse for many weary months for 
these two or three appearances, 
were rather disappointing, but the 
fact that they were limited to but 
one or two scenes may be the un- 
derlying cause. 

Enrlca Clay Dillon's direction and 
scenic Investiture were satisfactory, 
her sets being given to silken hang- 
ings and set pieces creating the Il- 
lusion desired without being cum- 
bersome. Jacques Sannassond was 
again the mainstay of the opara, bis 
direction beln^ superlative. 

Marauerite Meakln. 



CONCERT SEASON FLIVS 

Toronto, April 14. 

The local concert season flnan- 
clslly has been a dud and there is 
little hope for the few remaining 
dates to pull It out of the mire. 

Even such popular artists as El- 
:man and Rachmaninoff failed to at- 
tract capacity houses. 



^ MET'S LAST WEEK 

This Is the last week of the 
Metropolitan opera season In New 
York. "Cavallerla Rustlcana" and 
"Pagllaccl" opened the final week, 
and "Boheme" and "H Trovatore" 
will be the closing operas Saturday 
matinee and evening. 



Doners in Astaire Roles on Cosst 
Ted and Kitty Doner leave for 
the west this week where they will 
l-'ay the roles of Pred and Adele 
Astaire in the Pacific Coast com- 
pany of "Lady Be Good." 



Elsie Ferguson In "Grand Duchess" 
Elsie Ferguson next season will 
play Molnar's "The Grand Duchess." 
presented by the Charles Frohman 
offlce. 



CRmCS' BOX SCORE 

(Continued from page 17.) 
does not class as particularly high, 
inasmuch as It la trade paper re- 
viewing with a distinct advantage 
over the dally critic* In advance In- 
formation and the manner In which 
an attraction may be "hooked up." 
Variety shows a falling off- In per- 
, centage total of 39 points and has 
I doubled its "wrong" column since 
the score of Feb. 14, during an 
Increase of 28 more shows reviewed. 
The Individual listing of Variety's 
"faff places Green at the top with 
the rating of 1.000, whereas In Feb. 
14 tabulation he held second place 
by a rating of .950, with one 
wrong against him. The change la 
accounted for through the play 
"Conscience" being switched from 
a success to a failure by Variety's 
box score Judges who so decided 
upon information that this show 
left New York with a deficit after 
a "foiced" run. Green had turned 
in a review that pessimistically 
pr(ii>hesized thi.i attraction'* finan- 
cial chances, therefore his "wrong" 
changed to a 'right." 



VARIETY 



LEGITIMATE 



Wednesday, April 16, 192| 



SHOWS IN N. Y. AND COMMENT 



Figurss Mtimat*d and comment point to somo attraotiona baing 
aucooaaful, whila tha aama groaa acoraditad to othara might auggaat 
madioarity or loaa. Tha varianea ia axplainad in tha diffaranca in 
houaa eapacitiaa, with tha varying ovarhaad. Alao tha aisa of caat, 
with oonaaquant diffaranca In noceasary groaa for profit. Var'anoa 
in buainaaa nacet«ar> for muaical attraction aa against dramatia 
play ia alao conaidarad- 



Cfroaaea Boly Week, not indicative 
o/ normal huaineen; average takings, 
therefore, principally quoted, 
"Abie's Irich Rose," Kepulllc (ISL'il 
week). Holy Week naturally off, 
though few attractions not af- 
fected much; Jewish holiday of 
aome benefit; "Abie" averaged 
$16,000 through fall and winter; 
lately around $12,000. Holy Week 
less, but $1,000 better than same 
week last year. 
"Aren't Wa All,'* Globe (repeat) 
(lat week). Brought back on 
theory attraction could have 
played longer originally with 
Cyril Maude in cast. Star forced 
to leave through fatal Illness of 
wife last season. On tour; re- 
sumed Monday. 
"Artiats and Modala" (1924), Ca- 
aino (87th week). Drew average 
of over $22,000 through fall and 
winter at Astor. After moving 
here takings declined, but normal 
trade around $18,000. BtiU money 
maker. 
"Candida," Ambassador (16th 
week). Exceptionally successful 
revival still attracting attention; 
averaged $1S,000, with recent tak- 
ings around $9,000. 
"Capo •moka," Martin Beck (»th 
week). Lurid drama which has 
been grooved at around $8,600; 
reported about breaking even, but 
unable to climb to real business. 
Cast changes impending. Under 
tT.OOg Ust week. 
"Caeaar and Cleopatra," Guild 
Theatre (let week). First pro- 
duction of Theatre Guild in or- 
ganisation's new B2nd street 
theatre; Shaw play opened Mon- 
day. Special showing Sunday 
started at eight and ran till 
midnight. 
"China Rose," Knickerbocker (12th 
week). Operetta in three houses 
to date; business around $9,000 at 
Beck and Wallack's, with claimed 
pace of $11,000 here. 
"Dancing Mothere," Moxlne Kl- 
Uott's (S6th week). Uttle more 
than even break last two weeks; 
appears to be nearing end of run. 
Business may pick up enough to 
carry it into May; $6,000. 
"Deaire Under the Elms," Barl 
CanroU (Ud week). Moat suc- 
oeanful product from Greenwich 
Village this season; moved here 
as stop gap, but caught on, with 
matinee trade especially strong. 
Average business over $13,000, 
with high gross attained through 
extra afternoons. 
"Bringing Up Father," Lyric (Sd 
\ week). Final week; management 
realised one nighter had no 
chance on Broadway even with 
cut rate aupport; "Aloma of the 
South Seas" follows next week. 
"Follies," New Amsterdam (43d 
week). Third edition of "Follies" 
which started last summer rated 
most successful; business came 
back with rush and average trade 
has been around $40,000. Only a 
little over $2,000 less last week. 
"la Zat 8o7" Chanin's 46th St. 
(16th week). Season's standout 
comedy smash. Started to good 
business at $9th Street and when 
moved to new Chanin's, a large 
theatre, business expanded and 
takings here have been between 
$23,000 and $24,000. $21,000 last 

"Hell's* Bella," George M. Cohan 
(11th week). Forced to move to 
third house for laugh show; ap- 
pears to have chance here, busi- 
ness having gone to $10,000 and 
more. 

"Lady Be Good," Liberty (20th 
week). One of very best of sea- 
son's musicals; maintained virtual 
capacity from start and average 
trade $26,000, with that figure 
bettered frequently. 

"Ladies of the Evening," Lyceum 
(17th week). Started to amas- 
Ing business of $17,000 and more, 
which pace was held for three 
monfhs. Oft recently, but busi- 
ness around $13,000 even last 
week.* 

"Louie the 14th," Cosmopolitan 
(7th week). Heavy demand for 
this lavish musical continues and 
rated among Broadway',s big four, 
with trade estimated at $34,000 
first six weeks. Claimed over 
ISCOOO last week. 

"Mercenary Mary," Longacre (1st 
week). New musical show pro- 
duced by L. Lawrence Weber; 
attraction carrying special band, 
as with "Little Jessie James" and 
"My Girl." Opened Monday. 

"Mikado," 44th Street (1st week). 

Revival of Gilbert and Sullivan 

'<' light opera presented by Shu- 

berts; opened Saturday to avoid 

^ Inrush of EUister attractiona 

*MlMnates," Times Square (Ist 

WMk). Comedy drama by Myron 

nican. originally tried out as 

' "Judjr O'Grady." Opened Mon- 

- dwr. 



Mrs. Partridge Praaanta," Belmont 
(15th week). Not exceptional but 
appears to have been profitable 
to date. Pace first 10 weeks be- 
tween $7,000 and $8,000 with re- 
cent takings around $6,000; small 
house. . / 

"My Girl," Vanderbilt (2l8t week)C 
One of brightest intimate musicals 
in seasons; size of house pre- 
cludes big grosses but business ex- 
cellent at between $12,000 and 
$13,000 right along. Holy Week 
good as others proportionately. 
"My Son," Bayes (Slst week). Able 
to stick it out because of small 
operating cost; that applies for 
both show and roof house. Tak- 
ings $6,000 to $6,000 with recent 
pace under $4,000. 
"Muaic Box Ravua." Music Box (20th 
week). Bettered $29,000, capacity 
first four months; then eased off 
to around $25,000 mark; expected 
to pick up but win probably not 
extend into summer. Last week 
off but still profitable. 
"Old English," Rita (17th week). 
Solid success, averaging close to 
$15,000 right along, with earlier 
weeks around $17,000; little af- 
fected during Lent. $13,000 to 
$14,000 last week denotes strength. 
"O Nightingale," 49th Street (1st 
week). A comedy by Sophie 
Trendwell who produced show in 
association with Earl Boothe; 
opens tonight (April 15.) 
"Piga," Little (33rd week). Comedy 
perfectly, suited to little house and 
entire season's run in sight: busi- 
ness better after first of year than 
during fall; average gross over 
$9,000; $8,000 last week. 
"Princaaa Ida," Shubert (Ist week). 
This one supplies second Gilbert 
and Sullivan operetta for Easter 
card; direction of Lawrence An- 
halt; opened Monday. 
"Procaaaional," Garrick (18th week). 
Final week; played two houses up- 
town and moved back here; 
aroused discussion but no real 
business. "The Guardsman" will 
probably move back from Booth. 
"Puppets," Frolic (6th week). Switch 
from Sclywn to roof house Monday 
surprise aa business not over $2,- 
900 weekly; new first act inserted 
last week. Title changed to "The 
Knife in the Wall" under which 
name It tried out. 
"Puxxlea," Fulton (11th week). Suc- 
cessful revue; started off to $22,- 
000 pace and maintained normal 
gait of $23,000 or more; naturally 
off som what in recent weeks but 
should go through season. 
"Quarantine," Henry Miller (18th 
week). Though not among the 
non-musical leaders, business prof- 
itable right along; average grosses 
—between J$11,000 and $12,000. with 

$9,000 the recent gait. 
"Rose- Maria," Imperial (33rd week). 
Since third week maintained ca- 
pacity business with number of 
standees only variance in gross; 
average over $37,500. 
"Silanoa," National (23rd week). 
First four months' business here 
was par with best dramas, takings 
between $15,00(^ and $17,000; still 
claimed to be making money and 
listed to stick; recent pace $9,000 
though less last week. 
"Starlight," Wallack's (7th week). 
Moved here Monday from Broad - 
hurst where guarantee proposal 
was rejected; business between 
$8,000 and $9,000 with recent trade 
around $7,000; should do better 
here. 
"Student Prince," Jolson's (20th 
week). Topped all Broadway for 
time, with takings as high as $44,- 
000 weekly and Shubert's biggest 
musical winner: takings lately 
around $35,000. Only "Follies" and 
"IJose Marie" getting more. Off 
last week, but still piling up 
profits. 
"Sky High," Winter Garden (7th 
week). Willie Howard's musical 
faring very well here. Business 
Jumped 30 per cent after removal 
from Shubert; party or two last 
week helped: normal pace about 
$21,000. Dipped last week. 
"Taps," Broadhurst (1st week) Sec- 
ond attraction for Lionel Barry - 
more this season (first was "The 
Piker"). Irene Fenwick featured. 
Shuberts produced it from German 
original. 
"Tall Ma Mora." Gaiety (1st week). 
New musical under direction of 
Alfred B. Aarons. Well regarded 
at Atlantic City last week, with 
$3,000 grossed Good Friday nlirht 
there. Was to be called "My Fair 
Lady." 

"The Backslappera," Hudson (Ist 
week). Opened Saturday to evade 
Easter Monday rush of new at- 
tractions. Produced by John Henry 
Mears and Paul Dickey; latter col- 
]at>orated in authorship. 

"The Dunce Boy," Daly's «8d St. (8d 
week). Mixed comment given 
mountain drama written by "Sun 
Up's" author. Business indica- 
tions n>ay be Judged this week 
and thereafter. Probably $3,000 
iMt week. 

"Thji^Dove," Bmpire (10th week). 



Stood up to splendid business last 
week; off bit Wednesday matinee, 
but night trade virtually the same 
with takings around $17,000. 
"The Fall Guy," Eltlnge (6th week). 
Little difference here; new com- 
edy success doing between $12,030 
and $18,000. which pace it prom- 
ises to mi) tain. 
"The Firebrand," Moroaco (27th 
week). One of non-rauslcal lead- 
ers first five months; eased off to 
between $12,000 and $13,000, with 
better than $11,000 last week. 
Looks safe until summer. 
"The Four Fluahar," Apollo (Ist 
week). Mack Hlltard makes sea- 
sonal managerial effort with this 
comedy drama, uried out before 
as "A King for a Day." Well re- 
^.irded out of town; opened Mon- 
day. 

"The Guardaman," Booth (27th 
week). G*lld comedy contribu- 
tion among season's successes; 
after moving here from Garrick 
business averaged $14,000; slipped 
considerably In last month or so; 
under $8,000; will move back to 
Garrick. 

"The Harem," Belasco (Oth week). 
Belosro show which carried 
through first four months with a 
rush; balcony and agency trade 
somewhat off lately, but gross stiU 
big at around $15,000. 
"Tha Love Song," .ntury (14th 
week). Led Broadway's list first 
two months with as high as $44,- 
000 grossed; necessary to- cut rate 
upper floors of big house; recent 
grosses approximately $27,000 ex- 
cept Holy Week, when attendance 
was reported awav off. 
"The Night Hawk," Bijou (8th 
week). Not able to get much 
, money as yet; w th cut-rating 
business ■ approximated $6,000 
weekly, claimed even break for 
show. Must improve to remain. 
"The Rat" Colonial (10th week). 
Management claims this Er.^^lic'.i 
meller has not lost money, but 
evidently has. not made any at 
average pace of $7,000, principally 
supplied by cut rates. Under 
$5,000 last week. 
"The Sapphire Ring," Selwyn (1st 
wAek). George Choos produced 
this drama out of town four or 
five weeks. Opens tonight (April 
15). 

"The Show -Off," t^ay house (63d 
week). No reason why this hold- 
over should r.ot extend :nto warm 
weather; average .js'nec .p *o 
Washington's Birthday, approxi- 
mately $11,000; around $7,000 re- 
^ntly, bat has not touched cut 
rates as yet. 
"The Wild Duck, 48th St. (8th 
week). Actors' Theatre scored 
with this revival as with "Can- 
dida." Pace $12,000 up to two 
weeks a^o and last week around 
$10,000. 
'H-hey Knew What They Wanted," 
KUv (21st week). Best mone -- 
getter among three successes 
staged by Guild thi? .e..don. Held 
to $16,000 first four months; re- 
cent trade $12,000 to $18,000. 
"Topsy and .-.va," Sam H. Harris 
(17th week). Tom Wilkes- mu- 
sical has not measured u ^ to Chi- 
cago pace; around $17,000 first 
three months, and between $14,000 
and $16,000 lately. 
"Thrills," Comedy (1st week). Com- 
edy added to Laster week card 
at last minute. Authored by Wil- 
liam *F. Dugan, reported pro- 
ducing his own; opens Thursday 
(April 16). 
"What Prioe Glory," Plymouth (83d 
week). Arthur Hopkins' dramatic 
amash played to amazing trade of 
over $19,000 fii^t five months; 
eased off In last two months, but 
still making money; $11,000 to 
$18,000. 
"White Cargo," S9th St. (76th week). 
Holdover drama has always been 
cut rate favorite; appears to have 
fared better at Dalv's than down 
on Broadway; since removal here 
business around $6,000. 
"White Collars," Cort (8th week). 
Caat changes this week figured to 
provide smoother performance; 
management confident of stic - 
log; making some profit at around 
$8,000. 
Outside Times 8q<— Little Theatres 
"The Handy Man" folded up final- 
ly at Punch and Judy, moving there 
trom S9th Street, where It received 
no attention; "Love for Love" is 
outstanding attraction in Village, 
and Is likely candidate ^or removal 
uptown; "Ruint" at Provlncetown 
rated only fair; "Soo .: and Later" 
and "Legend of the E>ance" at 
Neighborhood Playhouse strictly 
subscription affair: "The Blue 
Peter," 62d Street; "The Complex," 
Princess; "Wild Birds'* Jrew some 
favorable comment at (Therry Lane. 



PHULirS BEST HOLY WEEK IN YRSi 

1IANEITE"$27a?RIN(F $23,000 



Frazee Show Varies Less Than $10 — New "Prince** 
Troupe Liked — Chauve-Souris Off and "Be Your, 
self a Disappointment at $13,500 



L. A. GROSSES 

Lofl Angeles, April 14. 
"No, No, Nanette," In Its fifth 
week at the Mason, here, turned in 
$21,000 last week and still main- 
tains its high pace. The figure is 
exceptional considering Holy Week. 

"Greenwich Village Follies." at 
the Biltmore. did $22,000, while "De- 
liverance," produced by the Morosco 
Holdlnc Corporation at the 
Morosco. did $6,200. The third 
week flf "The Alarm Clock," at the 
Majestic, brought $6,900, while the 
second week of "^^e Dark Angel," 
at the Playhouse, grossed $3,500. 



Philadelphia. April 14. 
There have been far more dis- 
astrous Holy Weeks in local the- 
atres than this year. Business, as 
a whole, was better than it has 
been the week before Easter for five 
or six years. 

Of course, the real reason for this 
was the high gross of "No, No, 
Nanette," which was untouched by 
the famous slump period. There 
were nearly 25 standees Good Fri- 
day evening, and the gross for the 
week didn't vary more than $5 or 
$6 with that of the preceding week. 
The figure was considered amazing, 
but the house management should 
be given some credit, as they made 
a special drive, and by manipulat- 
ing the advance sale not only avoid- 
ed a sharp drop but actually held 
up on even terms with the former 
pace. 

Some believe that "Kid Boots,", 
which comes into the Forrest April 
27, is going to hurt "Nanette." 
"Boots" will have a $4.40 top and 
for that reason Is hardly likely to 
hit much into the clientele that has 
been supporting the Frazee winner. 
Others think 'The Student Prince" 
will hurt "Nanette," but here again 
is a case of an entirely different 
clientele. The management of the 
Garrick and "Nanette" consider 
they have a far more dangerous 
enemy than either of the shows 
mentioned in the first taste of 
Phllly's summer weather. For this 
reason it is the general belief that 
"Nanette" wlU hold until about 
July 1. 

New "Student Prince" 
Next to "Nanette," although 
some way behind, was "The Student 
Prince In Heidelberg" (as it is titled 
here) which opened a return en- 
gagement at the Shubert (with a 
specially organized company) and 
developed positive strength, al- 
though noticeably affected by the 
days of religious observance. No- 
tices were glowing, enthusiasm 
seemed even greater among audi- 
ences than for the other comi>any. 
and it is confidently expected that 
this "Student Prince" organization 
will gain rapidly as the other did. 
The show has eight weeks lined up 
here, and is then slated to go to 
Atlantic City for eight weeks there. 
The "Chauve Souris" claimed to 
have the biggest opening night gross 
of ai>y show at the Lyric this sea- 
son but business for the week was 
not so good. Matinees, especially. 
were pitiful, and even with the $3.30 
top it is unlikely that the Russians 
reached $9,000, the weakest they've 
ever done here. 

"Be Yourseir* proved a distinct 
disappointment in its second visit. 
"Sally" worked the two-for-one 
racket and plenty of benefits for its 
second and last week at the Walnut, 
claiming to have again hit in the 
vicinity of $10,000. 

"New Brooms" dropped another 
notch or two at the Broad but as 
yet no closing date has been an- 
nounced. 

Novelties snd Returns 
This week has two novelties and 
two return engagements. Grace 
George in "She Had to Know" 
opened at the Adelphi. Her engage- 
ment was to have been for three 
weeks but this was cut to two. The 
house is then ticketed to clbse for 
the season. "Joan of Arkansas/ the 
Mask and Wig Show, opened at the 
Forrest. For the first time in its 
history the engagement- Wi .fbr two 
weeks, probably % record for a col- 
lege show in a -legit bouse of any 
big city. 

The return engagements include 
"Simon Called Peter," which is re- 
turning to the Walnut for another 
fortnight, and "Moonlight," which 
bad a successful visit at the Chest- 
nut Street Opera house last fall, and 
is returning there for a brief book- 
ing. 

Next week is light, with the only 
returning show being "Little Jessie 
James." This musical is coming Into 
the Lyric. Nothing is announced to 
follow. 

April 27 "Kid Boots" comes in for 
what will probably be a four weeks' 
stay. On the same date a tryout, 
"Broke!" featulng George MacPar- 
land, will bow into the Walnut. It is 
understood, as set for five weeks, 
and will be followed June 1 by James 
Beiu-y's new summer show. That is 
hoped to run through the summer, 
with an operetta mentioned as fol- 
lowing. 

The summer situation remains un- 
changed, with the Walnut likely to 
run through, the Garrick certain to 
ride well into hot weather, the Shu- 



bert and Forrest set until June andl 

the Chestnut a dark horse. * 

Estimataa of Last Weak 

"New Brooma" (Broad, 5th week) 
Dropped last week, but may have 
made small profit with the $8,000 
gross. Probably another week will 
see end of run. 

"Joan of Arkansas" (Forrest. l«t 
week). Mask and Wig (U. of p.) 
show for first time in its hlstoiy 
listed for two weeks. "Be Yourself* 
hit hard last week and lucky if it 
touched $13,500. 

V "The Student Prince" (Shubert, 2d 
week). Got off to great start and 
then eased off, due to religious ob- 
servance plus fine weather Saturday 
nd shore exodus, which hit all 
1 jnes hard at end of week. Operetta 
Krossed $23,000, and should Jump this 

"No, No, Nanette" (Garrick, 7th 
week). Gross again about $27,250 
and seats will now go on sale three 
weeks In advance. This week, with 
extra matinee Monday, only show la 
town to give same. "Nanette" should 
beat $30,000. 

"Simon Called Peter" (Walnut, Itt 
week). Returned to this house for 
another two weeks. Did capacity on 
former visit in winter. "Sally," with 
plenty of two-for-one boosting, ben- 
efits and pop- price scale, again 
claimed to have hit nearly 110,000. 
An estimate of $9,500 would probably 
be closer. 

"Moonlight" (Chestnut, Ist week). 
Return engagement of this musical, 
which did well at same house In fall 
Theatre dark last week. 

"She Had to Know" (Adelphi, Ist 
week). Well plugged in society 
ranks and figures good in two weekr 
stay. House dark last week and win 
probably close for season after thU 

^ "Chauve-Sourls" (Lyric, 2d week). 
Claimed season's opening nlgui 
money record for house, ^y* *""i°«»? 
low for week. Lucky it Russlani 
touched $9,000. • 

HOMER OJRRAN TRe 
•W" IN FRISCO 



San Francisco. April 14. 

The plunge of Homer Curran, aid- 
ed by Irving Pichel, Into the reaUi 
of those producers who seek to ac- 
complish something worth while for 
the stage without a sure-fire return 
deserves credit. 

Plchel, in his season of repertoire 
at the Playhouse, a lltUe theatre 
affair, in Berkeley, developed that 
"He Who Gets Slapped" had a draw 
with the thinking theatre-goers and 
sold the idea to Curran for a try 
at the San Francisco theatre, witll 
Ian Keith as "He." 

Keith was brought up from Loi 
Angeles, where he had t>een appear- 
ing in pictures on the First National 
lots, for the venture. It was a ne* 
part for Keith, a difficult role for » 
young actor groomed for "romantltf^ 
types. Keith gave an excellent per- 
formance, and with a carefully 
chosen cast of the best local play- 
ers, of whom VIolette Wilson, Hed- 
wiga I^eicher and Carl Kroenke were 
outstanding, put the Leonid An- 
dreyed drama over for two weeks 
of fair buslnesa 

If at the end of the engagem«t 
Curran doesn't balance on the rlgnt 
side of the ledger, he can at least 
credit himself with courage for tbs 
try and the thaqjts of those the- 
atre-goers of San Francisco wbO 
otherwise would not have had tb* 
chance to see the play. 

Estimates for Last Weak 

Curran— "He Who Gets Slapped; 
San Francisco cast; $2.50 lop; 2wJ 
week. Reached $4,250 with help « 
visitors for Fleet Week celebration. 
"Artists and Models" to follow. 

Wilkaa— "Outward Bound," wi» 
Forrest Stanley; $2.60 acale. TW* 
one. like its next-door neighbor. 
"He," also landed on the rocks, get- 
ting only a few more dollars as lU 
first week's reward. Both these »t- 
tractions considered too heavy f* 
pleasure-seeking San Franclscana^ 

Columbia — "Seventh Heaven . 
fourth week; $2.50 scale. EvidenW 
over-stayed. Dropped about $«.»•• 
lower each week. Finished was* 
$9,400. 

Capitol— "White Collars"; »2 lo> 
Now passed record run for l^Sj?! 
mate attraction here. Navy cro«" 
and out-of-town visitors give lt» 
new lease on life during Holy ^••T 
Best business at this house In so"J 
time; $7,300. Very good for 1«" 

Alcaxar— "So This la London") 
8th week of Duffy stock m th" 
piece, D'Orsay heading cast. Clo««« 
Saturday to go on tour northwar<>' 
Finished strong, better than $7,100. 



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Wednetday, April 15. 1925 



LEGITIMATE 



VARIEXy 



sa 



WORLD'S CRAZIEST 
HAS MMENDOUS 



flearly All Theatres Held Capacity Good Friday 
Night— May Mark Definite Close of Prolonged 
Slump — **Rose-Marie" Continues Leader at $29,- 
OOQ— "Nanette" Finishes 49 Weeks with Total 
Gross of Around $850,000— ''Badges" Betters 
$10,000 — Four Shows Leave and Seven Open 



•^ti . 

W ■•■ '■' 
• Chlcagro, April 14. 

,•'■' Peculiar Is ole Chi theatrically, no 
'inatter how sane one conservatively 
attempts to else up the town. Along 
oomes Holy Week, picked as the sad- 
dest box-offlce week of the year, and 
turns out great. Whether or not It 
])appened anywhere else around the 
county, there was pell mell theatre- 
poinsT in this town. It may, 
b« that the town ^as come back. 
Good Friday night dr^w capacity 
liouses at nearly every legit theatre. 
Something: stirred up the populace 
und it was practically all local trade, 

.'for the hotels were empty. As mat- 
-ters transpired, those who endeavor 
to study theatrical patronage in Chl- 
cagro were gasping from exclamations 
as to what to reallv exitect tit striv- 
ing to get a slant for advance tlgur- 

-ing. 

•' ' The stiddenness with which a good 
handful or shows terminated their 
local runs because of wretched trade 
during the previous five and six 
weeks may have hurried some of 
the playgoersi Then there wer« three 
theatres dlosed in the busiest section 
of the Lioop. These were the Apolloi, 
8«lwyn and Cohan's Qrand. The 
'Slackstone was also daric. 

The flnal week of the long run of 

'fNo, No, Nanette," brought a gross 
Slightly below ISl.OOO. Rough figur- 
ing gives "Nanette" a total gross of 
fully 1860,000 for the 49 weeks. For 

' eonsecutlve ea|MM:lty week grosses 

' "Nanette'' probably set a new record 
lor all time in this town. 

; .' • Two Exceptions to lncr««sa 

i- , Ex.-ept Ip. the case of "The White 

ViCargo" and '^ffell Bent fer Heaven" 
the whole field checked higher fig- 
ures on the strength of 'We Holy 
Week trade. "Cobra" continued tO 
act gayly at the Prlpcess, Indicating 
It will hold a good average ewa the 

. Wprd-of-mouth advertising piles up. 

,- jThe women are going up against the 
Princess attraction, and that's sure- 
fire matinee sell-outs. "Badges" was 
running along fully |1,900 better 
tllan the previous week as early as 

'^'hursday. It kept high the balance 
of the week, probably hitting oft thje 
best gross of the entire engagement. 
•Radges" , swltghes over" to the 1*. 
Salle next week, evidently bfent on ^ 
late spring run. "Ai>ple8auce" de- 

"-parts thlf w^ek after having made a 

;, jrecord profit for its owners in CJhl- 

• cage. It's all gratifying because of 
the obstacles that hindered the start, 
primarily the lacl? of interest in the 
unknown piece. A great campaign 

^ "ijut over" the departing La Salle 
-theatre vehlMe. It was wisely 
4 nursed at a time when it appeared It 
-. would go to the storehouse. 
f. Cut rWes are going like wndfire 
;t.at the Central. "The Bat" was 
_^ slightly underestimated in the flg- 

■ r ures of the previous two weeks.- It 

• jtruck around $6,500 last week, 

wholly gained by means of the split- 
priced ticket*. It's difficult to Judge 
grosses wheti Qut rates are fired In, 
•jj .because generally the house con- 
cerned is flIlW to the rafter."?. These 
.. /ume kind of split-price tickets gave 
■ the Playho'uBe the only life It carried 
i io the end for "Hell Bent f*r 
J,, Heaven." 

1 "Rose-Marie" and "The Student 
^ l»rlnce" both went along at a furloUs 
^ pace, greafly enlivening lobby scenes 
.. .by the advahc* sales for both attra*- 
^ tlons for performances after Eaatar. 
- ' Both these shows will now ficht It 
out for gross BOftramaoy ««U lot* tlie 
V . hot waathaf. 

/ But»r SMidar trade wsa aXl t 

Lft hoUSajr ia wpaotatf to be. It 

"* Impossible to itt tiekvta tor tkc 

leading attractions aftBr VkMay. 

^ Seven new shows opened SuateT 

' night and. whil* the advanM sale* 

' for the unknown pleoes was light, 

they all picked up heavy grosses as 

the result of tremendous window 

• "ales. "I'll Say She Is" bad a fine 
'. return premiere at the Apollo. 

"Green ■ Hafs" Opening 
But to "The Green Hat" (Selwyp) 
r Went the honor of checking the mopt 
P? thunderous, the" niost representative 

4*.nd the most talked abdy.t opening 
Chicago has had In ' a long tlnte. 
" a **" bacd to get a tiaket jCor the 
-•Setwyn 24 houra ,af£er tiie 8«<*8 
'■'•went op sale,., Tliat was the. po|)- 
~ Ularity 4hjrt, Michael AHen'n- book 
•s-ct^ated for tlie new show. ^Idoma 
Undoes society oome out for a> Sunday 
'"^aiRht opening, but It did this time. 

. Brilliant is a mild word to describe 
; '*«'« premier. • i 

"' ■ If the new- shocw tholds- thef mo- 

^ menlum of thpatrJcgotng' thart pre-' 

■ .TOlled Ust wieeW ifs posttivtiy «er- 
^ tain that the decent depression is 



ended. No sharp figuring can be 
done on the strength of the Saster 
plght turnouts. The loop streets 
were Jammed with i>arader8. It re- 
quires advance sales to hold aloft 
the grosses on premiere weeks. 
These aren't checked anywhere 
around town at this writing. Many 
of the new shows took a nose dive 
last night (Monday) but this wasn't 
alarming. It will not be possible to 
accurately check the new shows un- 
til the week-end, when all the re- 
views ak-e In. 

t.«H Week's Estimates 
"The Qraen Hat" (Selwyn, last 
week). Greatest opening night de- 
mand for a, new show this town ever 
figured. Grossed fully $3,000 ($3.86 
top) minus what press tickets given 
out. Can do around $28,000 at scale. 
Reckoned to be set by second week. 
"Dixie to Broadway" (Auditorium, 
1st week). Playing a return en- 
gagement, with nights at $1.00 top 
and matinees for $1. Here before 
at peak of colored play competition, 
so all things considered figures to 
go into real money with scale of 
prices the magnet. 

"I'll Say She Does" (Afkollo, 1st 
week). Another return engagement 
with location of theatre banking as 
a big help plus tha reputation left 
behind. Complete sell-Out for pre- 
mlerA night. 

"Shipwrecked^ (Studebak'er. ' Ist 
week). Campaign ads make it look 
like tI>o good old melodrania days 
but npt advertised as a roelb. "For 
All of Us" went out on an average 
gross of between $8,000 and $9,000 
for the fout weeks. 

"Spoo'Hs" (Playhouse, let week). 
Lester Bryant got some extra pub-, 
licity by guiding this piece, "'^ hip- 
wreck^" and "Milgrim's Progress" 
Into town at one and same time. 
Just what la the financial tle-ub 
isn't kpown, but the young magnate 
Is active and if the public will pick 
out one for heavy box office receipts 
all will be well at the citadel of 
"keep trying.'' "Hell-Bent fer 
Heaven" went out a fiop here. 

"Milgrim's Prooress" (Cohan's 
Grand. 1st week). No indications 
of getting into big money class. WUI 
have to step fast even to get- out of 
throes of meager grosses since ad- 
vance sale Is discouraging. 

"Going Croo'ked" (Cort, 1st week). 
New play bringing William Collier 
to town and from the latter's cli- 
entele must trade come until piece 
is thoroughly digested. "White 
Cargo" held around $5,000, its gross 
mark for more than five weeks back. 

"Be Yourseir (Harris, Ist week). 
Opened last night. "No, No, Nan- 
ette" finished up nicely, drawing lit- 
tle Jinder $21,000. 

"Rose-Marie" (Woods, 10th week). 
Solid as ever, bettering previous 
week and figured $29,000, if not lit- 
tle higher. Leading the town. 

"The Student Prince" (Great 
Northern, 8th week). Keeping pace 
with "Rose-Marie," -although slight- 
ly under demand for Hamraersteln 
hit. Reported around $26,000. 

"Stepping Stones," Illinlos, 9th 
week). Trade expected to pick up 
now that Lent is over. Will con- 
^tlaae oaiitting Sunday nights, play- 
tB#^ fBhiMMay matinee instead. 
Did abOQt fticM* last week. 

"Ba^gMf* mmnieic. 7th week). 
(Set a anaCf vimsay by Sunday 
al0ltt s*M*; Irtlltna ahead of pre- 
Tlo«» WMk. aad probably hitting 
katUr tiMii 110.000. Goes over to 
L*SaU« next week. "Sally, Irene 
and Mary" comes in. 

"Cobra" (Princess, 4th week). 
Word Is getting around that women 
like the piece and will be enough to 
hold it in for a nice run. Figured a 
Jump to around $10,000 last week, 

"The Bst" (Central, 4th week). 
Up and at them with cut rai^s, 
bringing the gross up to around $6.- 
900. This is big profit for both ends 
and virtually capacity for one. 

"Is Zat So 7" (AdelphL 8th week). 
Hi^nages tp hold to $lJ,0dO, which 
Is indicaiive of a long run sinre 
prospecta are. that balcony will nOw 
pick up. to mntfh the solid lower 
Uoor caUl. ■ , r ■ 

"Applaeauee" ( LaSaUe, . 29^h and 
final week). .S.iti»fled to. leave sl«»<;e 
It aurprised. the whol».tleld by stick- 
ing high during the greater part of 
a reniarrkable run. Was unknown 
W*hen It arrived but got ftne puhi- 
llctty attention. Cl0sad"to about 
$9,000 last week.- • r • - 



BOSTON-HOLY WEEK 



Boston, April 14. 

Having passed through one of the 
toughest weeks, tha local attrac- 
tions started this week on the final 
lap of the aeasonr The character 
of the shows in to«rn at the present 
tlma is very fair and compares 
favorably with any list on hand 
during tba season. With the excep- 
tion of the Boston opera house, 
which has not been in the legitimate 
field for some months, and the Park, 
which, after several weeks aa a 
legitimate house, has been turned 
over for a feature picture, all the 
houses are open. Last week som^ 
were dark. 

Only one house escaped a new 
opening. That is the Plymouth, 
where "The Goose Hangs High" has 
done very good business since it 
opened several weeks ago and was 
strong enough to hold things up 
even with Holy Week. This comedy 
did $12,000 last week. 

The musical "Betty Lee" was tht 
only one of the bunch of new ar* 
rivals to beat the gun. It opened at 
the Majestic Saturday night and 
did almost capacity business for 
that performance. Monday night 
Jane Cowl in "Romeo and Juliet" 
opened at the Selwyn, coming ba k 
with the same shoW responsible for 
the house records being threatened 
when her* l)efore. "Ro^e- Marie," 
wlth^he going made easy because 
of this reputation this musical 
brou^t with It, opened at the Shu- 
bert last night. "Barbara Lee," the 
Pilene show, oi>ened at the Tremon,t 
this week through an arrangement 
made several weeks ago. While the 
showjs an amateur production. It is 
put on vith such lavish expenditure 
and the outfit has such a wealth of 
material to work with that for sev- 
eral seasons it has been on a par 
with professloiial performantres and 
Is the successor of the old "Cadets," 
the b^k ofllcers' annual show. This 
year Ned Wayburn a^atn coa^ched 
the chorua an4 principals. 

Last week the gross receipts' for 
the five attractions which played 
the city wer« l>ettu- than $85,000, 
with the Ekidle Cantor show.' "Kid 
Boots,'V doing almost half the total. 
For the flnal week here this plho^ 
cleaned up about $33,000, eight per- 
formances. It was about $1,SOO 
below the most the show d^ while 
here. It was planned to wofk In an 
extra matlnea at popular prices dur- 
ing the week, but th^ lack o{ an 
advance demand for the show re- 
sulted In fts cancellatioo. , 

Last Week's Estimates 

"Rose-Msrie," Shubert (1st week). 
Opened strong last night despite 
keen competition In n^uslcal field. 

"Betty Lee," Majestic (Ist week). 
Slipped Ln ahead, opening Saturday 
night, playing to big house. Looks 
good; $2.50 top. 

"Romeo and Juliet" (Jane (Jowl), 
Selwyn (1st week). Same attrac- 
tion which smashed house records 
at the Selwyn last season. Is the 
best bet the house has had this 
year and will probably clean up. 
Business of "The Four Flusher" for 
flnal week at this house was very 
poor. 

"The Goose Hangs High," Plym- 
outh (6th week). Took chance on 
Holy "VVeek and business not as dis- 
couraging as anticipated. Gross 
credited at $12,000 on par with that 
of previous weeks. Show has 
couple of more weeks here if busi- 
ness keeps up. 

"Ths Immigrant,*? Wilbur (Iht 
week). Metropolitan premiere which 
seems to be braln-fblld of wealthy 
Boatonlan and wife. In for two 
weeks. In final week /'Little Jessie 
James" did $11,000. 

"Barbara Lee." Tremont (1st 
week). Production Fiiene people 
put on annually. Big proposition 
with amateurs In cast, staged by 
Wayburn. In last week at house 
Ed Wynn show, "Grab Bag," did 
$18,000. - 

"Music Box Revus/* Colonial (1st 
week). l...d big opening last night, 
getting regular first-nighters In split 
with "Rose-Marie." Jane Cowl 
show at Selwyn got society play. 
Final week of Edd.e Cantor in "Kid 
Boots" gross was $33,000. 

"Loggerheads," Holils (1st week). 
Opened bouse after a week of darlt^ 
ness. 



HOLY WEEK SURPRISE 



Belasco, Waahingten, Did Wall Last 
Week with "Sapphire Ring" 



Washlngtort. April 14- 
A comparatively new one comes 
in here, finds the Inral scribes di- 
vided, and In Holy Week gives tiie 
house he^ week It has had with a 
try-out. "Tli& Sapphire Ring," fea- 
turing Helen Oahagnn and Fraiik 
Conroyt la the piece. 

Much credit , is due to advance 
stuff that' v^ias put' across In Uie 
way of liiihWmy. .Tftseph M. Oftues 
came fiV and th* five dalll**- re- 
ceived Wn* with open arms. When 



Butler, who also directad the Carr 
act. 

Heath has a lot of good substan- 
tial material In the act that will 
furnish good, wholesome comedy, 
and If he builds up the part of the 
brother there is no reason why the 
vaudeville bookers or producers 
would not buy tlils one. The cast 
comprised Rhea Mlt,chell as the wife, 
David Butler as the husband. Dot 
Farley as the widow, and Bernard 
Randall as the brother. Butler and 
Miss Mitchell were outstanding 
members of the cast. Vng. 



COAST WRITERS' SHOW 

(Continued from page 18) 

first of the sketches of the triangle 
typ« he had written, entitled "The 
Actress." The story was really 
along conventional lines, which told 
how an artist was In love with his 
model who had been brought Into 
the home by his wife. The wife 
appears on the scene and dlsov- 
ers the pair in a compromising .x>- 
sition. Frankly she tells lilm that 
her theory of life Is such that as 
long as a couple .are mlsmated an1 
the love Is lost between them that 
they have the right to go their own 
way and seek love where they find 
it She tells the man and girl she 
will grant a divorce and that they 
must marry. She ushers them out 
of the door of the studio and then 
gives the act a twist which is a 
rather novel one. She gets on the 
'phone and calls up the author of 
a play, telling him that his theory 
of life had worked out a.->d that the 
play in which she is to appear r.\ust 
naturally be a success The ma^ 
asks her, of course, to ma.'ry him, 
and she promises to do so whan she 
will be freed from her spoUse. 

Creighton Hale played the part of 
the artist husband with Ada Olea- 
son as the wife and Shannon Day 
as the model. Miss Gleason really 
gav.i the best performance of the 
three, though in Its present form 
this epic of Jackson's cannot be 
looked upon ns a vaudeville vehicle, 
It seems as though he might be able 
to reconstruct it using the climax 
theme as a plot basis and get ^ 
satisfactory offering oqt of it. 
Mary Carr's Sketch 

The second of Ihe offerings to be 
produced was "The Strength of the 
Weak." a one-act playlet by Mary 
Eunice McCat^hy, which has beep 
tried out In this' locality a.sa yauda- 
ville offering starring Mary Carr. 
The story is that of a crippled 
woman whose son through keeping 
bad company became involved in a 
murder mystery and was sentenced 
to be hanged. The morning of the 
execution a woman friend of her's is 
in the home >vlth her when a'poUce 
official arrives with the efects pf 
the son who if to go to. hU Maker. 
Of course, they want to keep the 
news from the sweet moth«r, who is 
of the belief that the governor will 
give a pki'doh.. 

The couple leave the wottiap alone 
some fifteen nilnutesbeforei thd ex- 
ecution Is due and she. In hejc In- 
valid chair, picks up a basket of 
knitting in which had l?ecn secreted 
the effects of her son. Of course, 
she opens the package and finds 
what he Is le.iving; alsd a note In 
which he tells her he Is going to his 
Maker without a regret and as ;a 
martyr, he not having done the kill- 
ing. The woman then wheels het"- _ 
self toward a statue of Christ In f prefefrlng to fight "shy. ""fhese 



front of which Is burning a light 
She has a dramatic speech In which 
she saj's that her God has failed her, 
that she has been double-crossed, 
and that nobody was any good on 
earth, and finally ends the scene by 
throwing her cane at the figure and 
collapsing on the fioor of the room. 
During this scene a young gangster. 
Who Is the real culprit, witnesses 
v^hat she has done. The curta(n 
goes down for a few mInUtes to d*- 
note a five-year lapse of time, then 
the police officer enters, revives her, 
and tells her the good news that 
the gangster has confessed to the 
crime and that her boy Is outside 
waiting to come to hc^ Of course, 
the boy comes In a))d everything 
ends happily. 

There is no doubt that Miss Carr 
Is capable, but it seema as though 
the religious scene upon which the 
entire construction of the act Is 
based on might be repulslva to 
theatre-goers, and it la doubtful 
whether this vehicle couM be of any 
use in vaudeville. Rosa Rosanova 
as "Rebecca Levlnsky." the com- 
panion of the woman, was rsinark' 
able. William Mclllwaln as a police 
officer sufficed, but EMward Boyle as 
the ganster was disappointing. John 
Carr, son of Miss C^arr, played the 
part of the son. It was Just an an- 
trance scene and meant nothing 
along acting lines, so far as he was 
concerned. 

Sura Fira Farcical Skit 

The last skit on the program was 
"A Bird in the Hand," by B. Percy 
Heath, and directed by Fred J. 



they couldn't write of the show th^y 
wrote aliout Galtes. 

Estimates fer Last Weak 

Belasco— '"The Sapphire HIng." 
About $9,400. Figure not pfldded 
beyond reason. 

National -^ "The Rest People." 
Holy Week cut la. Araund *l»,800^ 

Poll's — Dark. ' 

This Week ' 

Belasco. "The (rorilla'' (new); Na- 
tional, "The I'oor Mut" (new); 
Poll's, "Baby Blue " (new). 



BROADWAY STORY 

(Continued from page 19) 
South Seas," and "Processional." 
which closes at the Garrlck. "The 
Handy Man" dropped out of sight 
last Saturday at the Punch and Judy. 
"The Guardsman" will move back 
to the Garrlck from the Booth, the 
succeeding attraction at the latter 
house not being nominated early 
this week. 

Subway 

Business In .the subway houses 
was as bad a^ Broadway, If not 
worse, last week. "Mercenary Mary" 
drew ur^d^r $8,000 at ShuWts, :^ew- 
ark; "Sparkling Burgundy." at the 
Broad, was reported under $3,000 ; 
•The School Maid" opened Thursday 
at the Majestic, Brooklyn, doing 
fairly well; "Plain Jane|" %t the 
Riveria, waa around t$.OM, an4 ."The 
Youngest" got less at «h.s Bronx 
Opera house. "Seventh -Heaven" 
played a repeat date at Warba's, 
Brooklyn. ^ . • 

Np Big Buys for Eastaf ShijWs 

The premium brokers were not 
ainy too anxious to buy for the flock 
of new attractions "ai-rlvlng after 
the advant of Easter, iphere: were 
two buys for shows which opened 
on Monday night, that for '"The 
Four-Fhisher" at the Apollo, being 
a "courtesy" buy for Mack Hllllard, 
the brokers taking SSO a night for 
four weeks, they all knowing that If 
the show should by chance not 
make the grade Hllllard is the type 
that wouldn't hold them to the buy 
but take It off'thMr shoulders.' The 
buy for the' Gaiety foi* ttiv md*Ical 
cbmedy, "Tell Me More," wis more 
or less a forced proposition 'o'^ the 
strength of the Arrons * connefctlon 
with the Erlanger offlce for this the 
brokers loaded with 400 a night for 
four we«ka, with J6 per cent.'return. 
"The Mikado" revival at the 44th 
Street, got a buy of 300 a night for 
(our weeks, with the Vegalar re- 
turn, principally oh the strength of 
the brokers -figuring that there 
would be a demand on the strength • 
of Marguerite Namara appearing in 
the cast which would pull the oper- 
atic crotrd. There was a small buy 
for "Mercenary Mary" at: tlie Long- 
acre. 

Up to Tuesday there was a ques- 
tion whether five of the others woud 
get a buy or not, with ths brokers 

at- 
tractions are "Princess Ida" at the 
Shubert, and Mlsmates" at the 
Times Square which opened Mon- 
day night; "Taps" at the Broad- 
hurst, last night's offering, and "The 
Sapphire Ring" at the Selwyn, and 
"Oh Nightingale" at the 49th Street 
which are to bow tonight. 

With the four new buys added the 
list totals 18, as against 25 Shows 
that are In the cut rates. The 18 
are "The FoUr-Flusher" (Apollo); 
"The Harem" (Belasco); "The Love 
Song" (Century); "Is Zat So?" 
(Chanln's); "White Collars" (Cort); 
"Louie the 14th" (Co8mopo;itan) ; 
"The Fall Gny" .(Biting*); "The 
Dove" (Empire); "The Mikado" 
(44th St.); "Puzzles of 1926" (Ful- 
ton): "Tell Me More" (Gaiety); 
"Rose-Marie" (Imperial); "The 
Student Prince" (Jolson); "Lady Be 
Good" (Liberty); "Mercenary Mary" 
(Longacre); "Ladies oC tba Eve- 
ning" (Lyceum) ; "Music Bok Re- 
vue" (Music Box): "Follies" (New 
Amsterdam), and "Sky Higli" (Win- 
ter Garden). 

Cut Ratas' Num|Mr.r2ft</. 

On Monday night savesal.of the 
opening attracUona had thair seats 
In the est ratas because of tha eom- 
patition of a quintet of naw shows 
coming in. Aa this, however; was 
no Indication whether they would 
remain on sale at bargain prices, 
they are not included In the cut 
rate llat. 

The regulars, to the number of 26, 
ara "Candida" (Ambassador): "My 
Son" (Bayea): "Mrs. Partridge 
Presents" (Belmont): "Night 
Hawk" (BIJou): "Desire Under the 
Elms" (Carroll); "Artists and 
Models" (Casino); "The Love S'>ng'' 
(Ceutufy): "HeU'a BelU" (C(*an); 
"The Rat" (Colonial); "Whlta Col- 
lars" (Cort); "The Dupes. . Boy" 
(Daly's): "Dancing Mothera". (El- 
liott); "The Kplfe in the Wall" 
(Frolic) ; "Procesjlonar. ^CSfwrlck) ; 
"Topsy and Eva" (Harris) ;„ J'The 
Back Slapper" (Hudson); *Chlnri 
Rose" (Knlrkerbocket); . VCape 
Smoke" (Martin Heck); "Qunren- 
tine" (Miller); "ttlleace'' (^ation- 
nl); "The Comples" iPrlns«»8); 
White Cargo'; M%tii St^^V "My 
Girl" (VanderbllWri. f'«j»rllKhf 
(WaUack'sl, and "aky)IIi«»li" tWin- 
ter (Jarden). 



VARIETY 



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Wednesday. April 15, 1939 



NEW PLAYS PRODUCED 

OUTSIDE OF NEW YORK 



THE GORILLA 

Washington. April 14. 
Donald Oallaher presentation- ty Ralph 
fipence, ataced by Walter P. Scott. Firat 
performance Belaaco theatre, Waahlnston, 
D. C, April 18. 

Jefferaon I^ee Stephen Maley 

Cynia Stevens Frederick Trueadell 

Alice Bterena, his nlec* Betty Weston 

Arthur Maraden Robert Btranse 

Mr. MuIUcaa Clifford Dempaey 

Mr. Uarrtty Frank McCormack 

Slmmona Frank Beaston 

The Stranger Harry Southard 

A Sailor Joseph Quthrle 

Poo Harry Ward 

Dr. Wllner Qeorge Spelvin 



Ralph Spence does a very work- 
manlike Job in getting his mystery 
stuff planted in tlie flrst act. He 
surrounds each of bis characters 
with a goodly amount of the stuff 
that should carry any mystery play 
over the grade. The second act off 
well, with much 6omedy, and has 
the bunch out front laughing and 
being thrilled all the way, then Mr. 
Spence does the grandest little 
brodle yet to be witnessed, and for 
the balance of his "brain child" that 
same aforementioned "bunch out 
front" were giving his play a very 
loud and resounding reverse laugh. 

Spence resorts to all sorts of bunk 
to keep proceedings going after the 
middle of his second act, and though 
endeavoring for a surprise twist, 
that of having it all a play, there 
simply wasn't any kick to it. The 
funny part is that It doesn't seem 
at all Improbable but that the af- 
fair read great as a script. 

It's all about a master crook, a 
Scotland Tatd agent, a couple of 
New York detectives, love within a 
week, etc., etc. The master crook 
always leaves the Imprint of a goril- 
la's hand before he strikes, a real 
gorilla escapes from a sailor in the 
neighborhood, at least that was the 
mumbled explanation accepted by 
every one In the cast in the last half 
minute, who got into the house the 
same night the crook was there as 
per his advan?b notice. 

Much cannot be accorded the 
youthful actor, Donald Gallaher 
the producer, for his ability as a 
picker of plays, but he can select a 
cast and even though the entire 
works at times bordered on being 
silly, the sincere aggregation of 
players trouped every inch of the 
way and at times almost made the 
paying guests take the pill. 

The two ''dicks" of Clifford. Demp- 
cay and Frank McCormack, were 
, gems. Robert Strange was excel- 
lent, while Frederick Truesdell did 
well with Stevens, the man to whom 
the play was being read and who 
was dlsclo.sed as the master crook 
with a gorilla's hand in place of his 
own. The colored Jefferson Lee of 
Stephen Maley was slightly over- 
drawn. Betty Weston, without mu:h 
to do as the girl, did what there was 
exceedingly well. Frank Beaston 
was a human reporter. Others with 
brief moments attested to Gallahcrs 
casting ability. 

It Is wondered If a real craftsman 
couldn't take hold of this one an-1 
make It into a straight farce, thus 
lifting it from the classiflcation as 
it now stands of being Just a bad 
mystery play, chuck full of wise 
cracks. Mnkin. 



tective, are strangled to death, ap- 
parently by invisible hands, after 
sealing the envelopes containing 
these documents. The mystery, of 
course, is that the flaps of the en- 
velopes have been poisoned by some- 
one wishing to gain possession of 
the estate. That someone is Sam, 
the negro valet of one of the four 
heirs, whose colored mammy was 
Simon Blackwell's common -law wife 
and the cause of Simon's ostraslza- 
tion years before by the parents of 
the four heirs. 

Sam, played by John Butler, corks 
up Jet black In the prescribed 
vaudeville manner, although his 
mammy is a mulatto. It doesn't 
lay well, a white man being the 
father of such a coal-black son. 
Much comment was audible in the 
lobby regarding this fe.iture. 

One set H employed for the three 
acts and has been conceived to con- 
form with the tone of the story. 
The center door, which opens on its 
hinges without visible cause and 
which bangs in a manner calculated 
to inspire terror, is the course of 
much of the siMoklness of "Spooks." 

The cast is uniformly good bar- 
ring Mr. Butler, who has not the 
physical appearance to give a seri- 
ous impersonation of a negrro. At 
all times he remains merely a white 
man doing blackface. Harry Mln- 
turn, who recently closed a stock 
company bearing his name in Ham- 
mond. Ind.. capably handles the 
role of the stuttering Cousin Doug- 
las. Elise Bartlett, privately Mrs. 
Joseph Schildkraut, was Imported 
from New York to do Cousin Lau- 
rette. The part hardly gives her a 
chance to exhibit, her talents. In- 
deed, in the soft,* subdued lighting 
which the nature of the play de- 
mands, it was scarcely possible to 
get a good look at her, a circum- 
stance which will disappoint the 
ladles who admire her husband and 
are curious. Arthur Olmi made a 
convincing Silas Willoby. while Boy 
Gordon Imbued Cousin Elliot with 
Just enough meanness to keep sus- 
picion rife until the end. 

"Spooks" should have a brief 
vogue. It is more plausible than 
"The Bat" and more exciting than 
"Whispering Wires," but at this late 
date it is a question if most of the 
novelty has not worn off these mys- 
tery things. "Spooks" makes the 
third of this genus now playing 
Chicago. 

But for all of that thoAe citizens, 
here or elsewhere, who fancy hav- 
ing their blood curdled and their 
nerves assaulted will And ample 
nourishment in "Spooks." Loop. 



out to mur4m caaytoa Mklaalr and 
d«Ub«rat«ly. a oocMpMsh— the feat 
wtth tba ready aeqalMceno* of the 
▼Ictlm. Is coBvlotad at » hilarious 
burleaqoe trial, U electrocuted, bis 
■ool MMtrs into space only to be 
harassed there by th« shade of his 
victim. 

The play was so atrociously acted 
outside of the leads that it Is hard 
really to give a proper estimate of 
tho worth of it Perhaps, with an 
adoquate oaat and noeesaary trim- 
ming and rewriting it may prove a 
■uocess. The flrst act setting show- 
ing a New York financier's office 
waa suggestive of that of a small 
town country lawyer, and through 
the windows of the office building 
supposed to be In Wall Street could 
be glimpsed a rural ba<iking with 
flower garden and distant hayfleld. 

BABY BLUE 

Washington. April 14. 
KoslMl eomady wKh Ohartea J. Mulllcan 
aad Fwil U. TroMtsob •• prodoeen. Book 
by Roland Ottrar aad Obarlea Dickson ; 
lyrlea and mnsle by HaroM Ohriaty; sta««d 
hj Artliar Hnrloy: danoas and onaemblea 
by Ja«k Oonnora. . PdH's, WaablnglaD, 
D. C. AprU 11 „ , ^_ 

Judaon, Totten's man Paul Porter 

TToana Caasldy, a ahow girl... Bather Mulr 
▲IcarnoB Totian, wteooe waakncaa is 

vaad lUy Raymond 

Ancna rergwoa, Tottaa'a attorney..... 

Jamea B. Sullivan 

Bma^ Bratt, a ■avollat..Artbv Ayleaworth 
Ant KM*, of BratiU«bof»....,R«aa Kcmbo- 

KMtIo, bar dangMer Helen La Vonna 

IHIIW Davla. a runaway Irena Dunne 

OfllMr MCOntcby, a plain elotiMS man. 

WaKar liawrence 

A bslatad giMst Helen Wehrle 



MP— €hm -whlota. In ttMlf^ la good 
(or • B«mk«r of lioMty kaw-tewa. 

The only r«m>«ct ta iMeh H : 1%' t 
b« claimed that tho pr— ant aooa- 
pany falls short of tho orca.ilxatlon 
now on Broadway (and von this Is 
by no means sure) is In the voices 
of the principals. 

Jamee Uddy. as Karl Vrani, may 
lack to a certain degree ^farsh's 
vocal range. Uddy's voice 's sweet 
and has power, but be is now and 
again off key and would seem not 
entirely sure in the use of it. On 
the other hand, he endows Karl 
Franz with far more syn : athy th i 
the princeling formerly had, he is 
more boyish and unsophisticated 
and makes the big dramatic scenes 
count for Just as much as the other 
incumbent of the role. The women, 
especially, like him. 

Odette Laudner, who has the part 
of Kathie in this company, runs 
Just about neck and neck with Use 
Marvenga for honors. Miss La d- 
ner's voice may be a trifle less pow- 
erful, but it is several degrees above 
even the better voices in lighter mu- 
sical plays. Physically she resem- 
bles Miss Marvenga greatly. : r 
personality is Just as appealing and 
her few dramatic scenes Just a3 
"punchy" and sure in thel- effect 
The Bhuberts have in this young 
woman another "find" of no uncer- 
tain proportions. 

Another continental "importation'* 
is that of Lucyenne Herval. who has 
the role of the Princess. Miss Her- 
val is one of the most attractive 
and beautiful featured girls seen :i 
this city In years and has a voice of 



SPOOKS ^ 

Chicago, April 14. 
Mystery ptay In three acta by Robert 
Sherman, preaented at the Playhouse. Chi- 
cago, April 11 SUged by Harry Mlntum. 
Billot Bntterfleld. Roy Gordon 

w Z""-^: Melba Palmer 

UaHon Blaokwell stbel Wllaon 

?~» •,••■••; John Bu tier 

?""»'" Blackwell Harry Mlntum 

^.""^n,^"* Bllaa Bartlett 

Slla. Willoby Arthur Olmi 

in*II!^**'o ^^^ MacDonough 

In»e«or Ryan Oeno liacI>onald 

S^fT-T^Z!!: Bllaabeth Brown 

Polloo Offleer Harry Buchanan 

.u'y.?°°H''' ***• "*">• Implies, is a 
thriller. Its author, Robert Sherman, 
Is a. Chlcagoan long identified with 
stock in the middle west. As far as 
known, this is his maiden effort as 
a playwright. If true, he deserves 
added credit, for "Spooks" is a very 
fair piece of writing, which moves 
forward with a businesslike economy 
of means. 

In the first act five of the charac- 
ters enter through the theatre, com- 
ing down the aisle and up a fiight of 
steps to the stage, where they rap 
on an imaginary door for admission. 
The orchestra pit has been masked 
to resemble a hedge in front of the 
mansion. 

The plot concerns the freak will of 
old Simon Blackwell, whose four 
heirs inherit Jointy and equally pro- 
viding they remain three consecu- 
tive nights under the Blackwell roof. 
Old Simon, as a young man, had 
been ostracized by his family, and it 
was a deathbed whim of his that 
before inlferiting his money his two 
nephews and nieces should pnrtake 
of his posthumous hospitality in this 
manner. 

By the %erms of the will the four 
heirs must sign and deliver to the 
family lawyer each night of their 
stay a signed document as evidence 
of their tenancy. Two men, old 
Simon's former secretary and a de- 



DELIVERANCE 

Los Angeles, April 11. 

Moroaco Holding Co., Inc.. presents "!>- 
llverance," a satirical comedy by Edwin 
Htanley, produced under the stage direction 
of Augustin J. Olassmlre, with Harland 
Tucker and Charlotte Treadway In the 
leading roles. 



"Deliverance" is a sort of a re- 
incarnation of "Anthony in Won- 
derland," produced some years ago 
by Henry Miller with Ruth Chat- 
terton, and the more recent "Beg- 
gar On Horseback." It is a dream 
play seemingly in a new light. 
"Stuff that dreams are made of is 
never permitted to escape the at- 
tention. 

Boiled down the philosophy is: 
"Don't lose your temper; it only 
brings unhappiness and chases 
away success." As Stanley presents 
it, the theme wearies tremendously 
and serves to dull the edge of ap- 
preciatloiv of his keen satire with 
which the lighter moments of his 
opus are fraught. 

"Deliverance" despite its unwield- 
ly nature — it containe three acts 
and nine scenes — Is a very short 
play. The opening night at the 
Morosco. with the usual slowness 
attending such events, it lasted 
only until 10:40. When the piece is 
trimmed and the acting speeded up 
the show probably will not run past 
10:15, unless the author writes In 
more comedy. 

The story concerns Wallace 
Moore, a New York business man, 
who is of a violent temper and 
driven to the point of insanity al- 
most by the fact that a rival finan- 
cier, Benjamin Clayton, has bested 
him at every turn of the wheel. He 
arrives at his office after a night 
of sleeplessness. We have been 
apprised of much of his affairs by 
a talkative office boy and a sten- 
ographer who admires her boss to 
the point of being in love with him. 
Well, Clayton arrives with a co- 
terie of other flnar ciers for a busi- 
ness conference. A quarrel ensues, 
off stage, and the meeting is post- 
poned for a few hours. Young 
Moore's lawyer urges him to rest a 
bit to quiet his nerves. 

Moore lies down on the office sofa 
for a bit of a rest and the office boy 
dopes a glass of drinking water 
with some sleeping tablets. 



^lils needs someone to give a 
touoh of real showmanship to put 
it over. Aa It stands It has a de- 
cidedly worth-while score, an ade- 
quate book and, with some changes, 
an adequate cast. But therein lies 
the trouble. It doesn't go any 
further than being Just adequate; 
something has got to be done to 
pull it out of the elassiflcation of 
"Just another musical comedy." 

It would seem Mulligan & Tre- 
bltsch. producers, had commissioned 
Roland Oliver and Charles Dickson, 
responsible for the book, to turn 
out the Job and that the authors 
had set to work along the lines of 
least resistance, taking the old idea 
of idilfted identities and in a very 
workable manner signed, sealed and 
delivered their manuscript. There 
are laughs In the affair now, many 
of them, but those same laughs 
could have been created by any ex- 
perienced author — there's the 
trouble. 

Another shortcoming lies with 
many of the rather important mem- 
bers of the cast. Two or three of 
Christy's numbers were completely 
sunk because those to whom they 
had been allotted didn't have the 
voices, the showmanship nor ability 
to put them across. Arthur Ayles- 
worth stands up verv well when 
doing his comedy stuff, but he flops 
on his numbers. Esther Mulr as a 
show girl has two numbers that a 
real rag singer could have made into 
wows. 

Christy, although at times run- 
ning close to other melodies that 
have come before, has turned out 
a tuneful and delightful score. Each 
number clicked when given half a 
chance. "Maybe Because," "Baby 
Blue," "Uttle Boy Blue," 'Tm in 
Love with You," "Sitting on the 
World." In fact the entire lot should 
all prove big sellers. 

While making the errors in cast- 
ing enumerated above, equally 
lucky breaks were had in securing 
Irene Dunne for the feminine lead 
and Ray Raymond for the boy. 
Bring the others up to the standard 
set by these two and many short- 
comings in the book and direction 
angle could be glossed over. 

An emphatic hit was scored by, 
whom it Is believed to be, Hel .i 
Wehrle. the program not making It 
clear as to Just who this specialty 
dancer was. 

Recast and tightened up, the 
chances are it could make the grade 
for the biggest part of the summer 
in New York. 

Two very attractive sets have 
been sumtlied hut on the other hand 
the producers have skimped on the 
costumes to such a degree as to 
make It appear as if the "5 and 10" 
had supplied them. Jfeafcin. 



mallty. Bh* la aoC too sure ^ k^ 
ttictlah and thla aaems to worn bZ 
8lM la also a IltUe unsteady fa iSl 
daadnir. ^ 

Bdward Btnrley has Greek Uvuuf 
role of Dr. Bngel, the ^rince's ta. 
tor. and makes It oount. ProbaJ*^ 
Bvans and Marsh made more of tK 
duet. "Golden Days." in the firat sa 
but Sturley has an -excellent voica 
good stage presence and real poW 
He does the inebriation bit in tha 
second act especially well. 

Yvan Servais has Fuller MelHsh's 
role of the Chancellor, Von MartT 
and gives the same high aualityof 
performance -emembered of him in 
"Blossom Time." Be»h Rand ]■ 
clever as Grc.chen. the inn servant 
Lee Beggs fulfills all necessities u 
Ruder, the proprietor; Burton Leal.' 
ban, Harry Lhackelford and Arthur 
Albro give good account of them- 
selves as the leaders nf the studeat - 
choruses and Rollln Grimes, Jr., |a 
especially good in the role of •far- 
nitz, devoted lover rf the Princess. 
Florence Morrison i>. missed. al« 
though Eva Davenport gets soma 
good laughs as the Princess' mother 
while John Adair ills in abstradt- 
Ing from the role of Tonl, the 
waiter, what Adolph Link procured 
from the same. ~ 

The chorus Is vocally as fine .'s 
that of the flrst company and seems 
to have even more "pep" and spirit 
The productiJn. too, is as elaborate 
and Just as complete as that of the 
other organization. The show seems 
set here for eight weeks and then 
is booked for Atlantic City during 
the hot weeks. Waten. 



M 



NEW PLAYS PRODUCED 
WITHIN WEEK ON BROADWAY 



TELL ME MORE 

Musical eomady In twO^ aota and four 
sceneai prodnoed by Alfrod B. Aarons at 
the Qaiety April IS: score by Qaorga Gersh- 
win; Ixrics, Bud De Sylva and Ira Gersh- 
win ; book, Fred Thomjpaon and Wm. K. 
Wells; dances staged by Sammy L«e. book 
by Jolui Harwood. 

Qertruda Ruth Raymond 

Harry . . t. Eddie Dowling. Jr. 

Kenneth Dennlson Alexander Gray 

Peggy Van De Leur Pbyllla Cleveland 

Billy Sknlth Andrew TomI>ea 

Bonnie Reevea Mlas Etema Halg 

Batelle Charlotte Bamone 

Lucy NIta Jacques 

Heather Marlon Mueller 

Toota Dolla Harklna 

Bdlth Vivian Glenn 

Pago .'..... Marke Jane 

Pago Dorothy Wllaon 

Mrs. Penny packer Florence Auer 

Monty SIpkIn Lou Holts 

Jane Wallace Esther Howard 

Mrs. Wallace Maud Andrew 

OeorRe B. Wallace Rbl>ert C. Ryles 

Monsieur Carlso Bugene Redding 

Caahler < Cecil Brunner 

Waltera Covan and Rufnn 

Doorman Morton McConnachie 



THE STUDENT PRINCE 

(SPECIAL PHILADEL-^HIA CO.) 
Philadelphia. April 14. 

The company of "The Student 
Prince in Heidelberg" (as it is billed 
here), speciallv organized for this 
city and which opened Monday at 
the Shubert Theatre. Is generally 
considered the equal, and in some 
respects the superior, of the first 
company, which •- -emlered here last 
November. 

The most definite gain lies in the 
department of comedy. It is n.t 
at an to the discredit of George 
Hassell. who. even \/hlle here, built 
up the role of Luts nvith notable 
success, to say that De Wolf Hopper 
has wrought wonders with the :7ame 
part and has supplied the operetta's 
one serious lack — the matter of 
laughs. 

As a foil for Hopper's Imposing 
height the Bhuberts procured little 
pint-sized Gus Alexander to play 
the role of Hubert, ',uts' attend- 
ant. Old timers were reminded of 
Hopper's old comedy partner, Klein, 
and the mere appearance of the two 



The rest of the pUy concerns 1 brought sure langha Hopper is also 
Moore's dream, in which he sets Imakins one of his famous curti i 



Virtually the same writers of the 
score, book and lyrics of "Lady, Be 
Good," collaborated in "Tell Me 
More," which Al (Alfred E.) Aarons 
presented at the Gaiety Monday 
night. But the new show does not 
begin to shape up to "Lady," either 
in playing strength nor kick in the 
numbers. 

"Tell Me More" was to have come 
in with the brighter name of "My 
Fair Lady," but that would have 
been a title similarity to "Lady Be 
Good," produced by Alex. A. Aarons 
and Vinton Freedley, and Aarons 
senior therefore held to the original 
label. There Is a similarity in con- 
struction, both shows opening with 
a short scene and arriving at the 
full stage setting plus the chorus, 
after a bit before the velvet.- The 
two attractions do compare in the 
brightness, in lighting and the good 
taste In dressing. A sudden cast 
shift sent Andrew Tombes in at 
Atlantic City last week, Tombes 
having but two days' preparation. 
Monday he was under a QaturaJ 
handicap, having had no chajice to 
rehearse dance numbers. 

The general idea is to double up 
In leads. There are • two comics, 
Tombes and Lou Holts, and two 
comediennes, Esther Howard and 
Emma Halg. the latter with a band- 
aged right ankle. The other prin- 
cipals brought forth Phyllis Cleve- 
land, ingenue lead, who was in the 
Chicago "No. No Nanette" cast for 
a time, and Alexander Gray, singing 
Juvenile. Something good In spe- 
cialty dancing was inserted here and 
there. 

Holts was on considerably, too 
much in fact. He started with a 
song number, for which he "bor- 
rowed" Miller and Mack's little 
quick step across the stage, with 
shoulders raised, and the chorus did 
likewise. The firat act's laugh score 
Is very slender and the second act 
not/ much better. Holts eked out 
something with a dialect story anent 
a shoe salesman. "In Sardinia" a 
delicatessen lyric drew a couple of 
encores but plainly did not land aa 
expected. And then near the close 
came phoney guitar and the ever- 
lasting "Oh, So, La. Ml," which 
Holtz carried from musical come<1y 
to vaudeville and back again. 

"Tell Me More." the flrst song of 
the show, is waltzy and has a fair 
chance for dance popularity. George 
Gershwin's best melody seems to be 
"Why Do I Love You," a tricky 
tune adaptable to varied tempon. 
"Baby" sounded all right, but sug- 



gestive of a current popular nunl* 
ber. "Three Times a Day" found 
some favor, while "Klckin' tb« 
Clouds Away" was a novelty not 
properly worked up. It is the adap- 
tation of a Negro spiritual to ttig 
'"Charleston." 

Miss Cleveland is a personablt 
Ingenue, with enough voice a«d 
dancing ability to carry her aloiig 
nicely. She was best wilh Gray {s 
"Three Times a Day" and "Te^ He 
More." Miss Howard climbed aboart 
with "Why Do I Love You," doqt 
with Holtz and later used by Mill 
Cleveland and the finale ensemb^ 
Miss Halg soloed with her feet 
twice, quite close together for some 
reason. When Tombes gets going 
the couple should score as a team. 

Dorothy Wilson and Mary Jane 
livened up the going with fast 
Charleston stepping In the first act 
Miss Wilson was doing her stuff at 
the Club Morit2 when chosen for the 
show. In the second act she added 
a toe bit. Vivian Glenn, a double- 
Jointed high kicker, made her singl* 
appearance effective. Two colored 
lads, Covan and Ruffln, on as bell 
hops, stepped on it near tbe finidi. 
The boys landed on second at tbta 
Palace recently, and while register^ 
ing here were much better uncorkeil 
and in tuxedos as in vaudeville. \ 

Sammy Lee In staging the nunHJ 
hers (also for "T^ady, Be OoodTp 
trotted forth several noveltMtt' 
starting with tbe choristers dancli« 
on and off hat boxes. 

"Tell Me More" Is a dancing show»' 
though the stepping dld'aot tie ap 
the works any more than did the 
numbers arouse flrst night enths* 
siasm. On its general brightness Itj 
should attract some business daH 
Ing spring,, but does not Impress f«y 
a rim at real mone>. Ibet. 



t. I 



MISMATES 



A fovr-aet trama by Myron C. ragia 
presented by tho avtbor at the Times Sqtam - 
April 18. Staved by Rollo LJoyd. T**f 
aeto iisod, one a Bronx apartment dlaWg - 
room and tho otltar aa elaborate Mrtsf.. 
mom In PeBuun. ' ^ 



Jim Blake C. Henry OaN gj 

J •fly • ••• •eeooeeeaeeeeeeeeeoeeee* •U'*'* •^J- . 

Ted Wllaon Minor WaSS* 

Peggy Reed Beatrice NMMH'' 

Jack O'Orady Frederlok H owsjf 

^ranceo AEvelyn LIt I iiW * *: 

Bd Heilwlc Pred 1- AM. 

Hemingway Booita Edward PowK 

Culbertaoa Harold SaB* 

rWaaeo Licona HoMiJP 

Jlnfmy.... ; Edwin MjOJ 

Nancy < Joan B**, 

Jim Blake and Judy are marri^] 
Together, with their baby boy. thtf 
live in the Bronx, and Jim, oB<* 
rich, but outlawed by his family be- 
cause of the wedding, works for |l* 
a week downtown. Tl.ey scrimp W 
get along, while Judy's former a* 
sociates seem to be rolling In moBey- 
But they're gentle grafters, all w 
them, and Judy doesn't wake oj 
until it's too Ute. Her husban* 
however, turns hard and 1= apptf* 1 
ently glad to get rid of her. So •• | 
sinks from bad to worse, until she» 
almost electrocuted for killing » 

Thanks to an old sweetheart, Tw 
Wilson, now a detective, s*** " 
saved and together they bring ■<■ 
former husband to terms after ■• 
has taken her child from her •*• 
remarried without explaining t^'^ 
to the other wife. The idea of »• 
play Is that they were really rnv- 
mated, but this in lost tr.-ick of »; 
the r.elodramatlc scuffle. .. 

Clare Joel, one of th^ countrj* 



t^iti,'t''^m^^jtir:9r''^A7j v, '.-v. * "■ 



Wednesday, April 15» 1925 



LEGITIMATE 



VARIETY 



85 



M* atook aotrcMM. !■ cood In thlti | 
Judy MTt, ntHljr too so^d tor ^e 
part, Wl without bar "Mlsmates" 
wovM bo proUj ■man try, Fro<l 
TldoB nuifcoo * mrklng Ttllaln— 
a« bo uoually dooo, and Minor Wat- 
aoB lo a moat offoetlTO old oweot- 
iiti\'*. aympathT onliatlnc and all 
that. C. Henry Oordon. aa the bard 
buaband, while probably playlns the 
role Btrlctly, talked Indlatlnctly and 
■lowly — much to hla own dlaadran- 
ta^e. The othera were all okay, and 
Bollo T.loyd's direction waa excel- 
lent, considering the rather time- 
worn dramatic material. Certainly 
•'Mlamates" ia not the typo of play 
to give a director like Uoyd. who 
ia capable and who baa bandied bet- 
tar thinera. 

"Mlamates" doean't figure aa a 
money making: ahow. Like Fagran'a 
other venturea, "Two Strangera 
From Nowhere" and "Thumbs 
Down," it ia likely that thia will be 
kept on by forcing:, and although 
It ian't a real bad ahow in any sense 
of the word, it la one of thoae count- 
leaa In-betweena, almoat beaten be- 
fore they atarC The cut-ratea win 
eve it what aupport It recelvea dur- 
g its New York aojourn, for they 
and "paper" flUed part of the houae 
for the opening. 

In justice to Fagan, It mlgrh* be 
aald that in ''Mismates". he h.s 
ahown a truer aen..- of the theatre 
than in anything alae he has writ- 
ten. aUk. 

THE MIKADO 

OirberC and ' BuUlrftn r^ival. Rerlved 
April II. by the MeMrs. Bhabert at the 
44th Street. Staged by Milton Abom wUh 
lfarru«rlte Namara, Lupino Lane and 
William Danforth featurtK). Orchestra of 
2S under direction o( AUrad Ooodman 
Settings by Kollo Wayne. Chorus, male 
and temi'.e. of 80 voteaa ihn apMlal Jap- 
anese retinue In Aot Two. Pagfa and other 
attendants. 

•!*• Mlltado of Jaiiaa William Danforth 

Wankl-Poo Tom Burke 

£?*?" ■• Lupino I^ae 

roeb-Bah Stanlrv Forde 

"•^:Tu»h , :Leo de Melrapolls 

t '***'' Jolm WUIatvl 

L™'!,"'" Margruerlte Namara 

Ptttl-Slng Barbara Maurel 

tT,",'^ "='»* Peterson 

**"'*■ ...Sarah Edwards 

Maybe by tbla time the Skeptica' 
Society 1.S convinced that Gilbert 
and Sullivan cannot be aucceasfuUy 
projected by any cast Just because 
It happens to be expensive and filled 
wHh "names." That was proven 
Saturday night when the Shuberts 
opened one of the moat beautiful and 
elaborate revivals of "The Mikado" 
ever staged anywhere — and yet the 
caat was an outstanding example 
of poor casting. 

Of them all. William Danforth and 
Barah Edwards, two real Gilbert and 
Sullivan veterana and troupera, 
atood out. With no discredit to 
them, Mr. Danforth and Mlsa Ed- 
wards are not the highest salaried 
members of the troupe. 

The aalary distinctiona go to Mias 
Kamara, who waa a good though not 
astounding Yum-Yum, Lupino Lane, 
who lost nlne-tentha of the laugha 
aa Ko-Ko and made of that char- 
acter a dancing buffoon, and to Tom 
Burke, who revealed hlmaelf in- 
adequate to the acting demand of 
Kanki-Poo. And Stanley Forde— he 
geta a paragraph to bimaelf: 

Mr. Forde waa caat for Pooh-Bah. 
In the first act the baaa aolo allotted 
to him, beginning: 

"Toonr man. deat>alr, ttkewl«e to to 

Tum-Yom the talr iron maat not woo—" 
Waa taken from him and given to 
X^eo de Heirapolia. who aang the 
Pish -Tush role, and yot that number 
ia aa Inseparably aaaociated with 
Poo-Bah aa wool with blanketa. 
Then later. In a trio number, that 
one ending with the quick patter: 
"lb (R la aoleaia aOaaoa la a doll, dufc 

dock, 
to a peatilentlal prteon wttit a lUc-Iona lock. 
Awaltlnc the aanmUoB ot a 4iarp, sluirp 
, - ^^■«>ck. 

' '^S "l**^*^ •"* "fclppy ofcopp» <m a Us. 

• olack block." 

Mr. Forde ao loat himself that he 
waa out of the running, yet that trio 
waa and alwaya will be one of the 
outatandlng mala nnmben In the 
pleco. Then again, when In the 
■cane wherein Ko-Ko la caUed upon 
to explain bis phoney exacntlon to 
toe Mikado, Pooh-Bah baa tbeM 
Unea: 

■^ *'***'»''' cofToboimHre detail littended 

i* S./^** "w^mliHada to aa MbarwiM 
~f *™1 unoonrlBolB* narrative—" 

',: T"? ""^ t>&Tt of thia Forda got 
out but aomewhere in the middle 
be got beyond hla depth. At the 
oresa rehearsal Friday afternoon he 

^aiso got balled up terribly, showing 
that although ha haa been a baas 
•inger In light opera tor years, he 
Old and does not know Ita greatest 
basa role. The Unea and bualneas 
he muffed would make an amateur 
night show. Forde'a bad perform- 
ance of Pooh-Bah proved once more 
that Herbert Waterous. and he alone, 
la the one ailbert and Sullivan singer 
capable of giving the part its full 
due. Urtfortunately, he ia engaged 
in Boston. 

Lupino Lane's Ko-Ko was not bad. 
It could not have been, for Lane/ la 
much too clever a performer, but 
he relied upon his own dance steps 
rather than upon the matchless Qil- 
bertian lines and he proved himself 
uneqwU to the task of menstirlng up 
to such Ko-Kos as DeWolf Hopper. 
Prank Moulan and Dlgby B*ll. Tom 
Burke as the Nankl-Poo sung his 
numbers well, but his acting was 
nil- Miss Vamsra as Yura-Yum was 
K"'^'^' I'M* Barbara Maurel was a poor 
"tti-sinp. showing herself un- 
acquainted with the business of her 
part and a'so an awkward performer 
at times. Elsa Petersen waa a cute 



Piaop-Bo. Am Plata-Tual^ Mr. do 
lieirapoUa vaa badly oMt. Bis yolce 
ia flaa and bis diction good, but bis 
volco ia too d|Mp • baritone for the 
Plah-Tuab mono. Ho displayod to 
lino advantago when slaglng the 
muslo wUch should haTO been — ^but 
wasn't— delivered by Mr. Forda. 

Mr. Danforth and Mlsa Edwarda 
abowod 'am all up. They knew bow 
It ahould bo done, and knowing, went 
ahead and did It. Although Dan- 
forth worka without the usual um- 
brella-bearer during the ainging of 
hla "I'm the Iknperor of Japan" and 
"My Object All SubUme." be lenda 
other touctaea of authority which 
more than compenaate. Then too, 
bis diction la masterful. Without 
apeaking loudly he tbrowa every 
ayllable through the theatre and 
alura none. Arthur Cunningham is 
the only other Mikado who can 
nearly approach Danforth. 

Miss Edwards, like Danforth, sang 
with the American Society of Singers 
during their revivals at the Park 
(now Cosmopolitan) some winters 
ago. 

In handling the difllcult con- 
tralto music of Katlsha she held the 
audience spell-bound. Indeed, her 
work from the beginning of the 
magnificent concerted finale which 
closes the first act was almost 
matchless. The honors of the per- 
formance. Insofar as the women were 
concerned, w^nt to her. And on the 
male side — to Danforth. They saved 
the evening. 

The chorus was corking, finely 
kimonoed and in great singing shape. 
It held many of the veterans of the 
Gilbert and Sullivan choruses, for 
right in the front line was Pat 
McCarthy, bland as ever, Bernard 
O'Wally, Annette Hawley and a 
fiock of others who've been doing this 
stuff season In and out.The produc- 
tion is expensive, heavy and beauti- 
ful. And If the sUge is too crowded 
once In a while, at least the crowds 
are finely handled. Milton Aborn'.-? 
staging In this respect Is fine. 

"The Mikado" is playing at a $4.40 
top, which could give around $25,000 
weekly at capacity. It is liable to 
strike a fast nr^ilt for a few weeks 
and then slide off gradually. 

The orchestra, which Al Goodman 
handled ao well, may also get a 
slash, so with the reduced operating 
expenses which will likely ensue 
"The Mikado" should stay around 
for a reapectable run. Heaven 
knows it should, for Ita revival is 
commendable In every way. One 
cannot help but wonder, neverthe- 
less, whether the 44th Street would 
have been standing by this time ir 
BUI Danforth. Herbert Wateroua and 
DeWolf Hopper had been thrown to- 
gether In the same cast. Its a safe 
bet that the cheering would l^ve 
awakened not a few. siaK. 



THE FOUR-FLUSHER 

Thr«e-««t oomedy, presented at the Apollo 
by Mack HllUard. written by Caaaar Dunn, 
staged by Bdor MacOregor. 

T«>?v r>«an Louise Anen 

KrSTe bay: :::::..:. .Nan Sundenand 

Andy waittaker V,'-*^?^.^^ 

Mr» Allen Margaret Dumont 

Jane Allen «»• 'S^^SS'Sn 

Dr. Faraday ;-i-M**S!"twn 

Hannerton '<»»n^**- J^tSH^IIl 

Robert R4WS •o*^""^,^'^ 

Ira WUKUker 'i" *P*°**L *?5Ki^ 

Roceni Eu«ene MacOregor 

aSSmm ^^S^T™?; ^"i^n 

Maid Oertrnde Moran 

This piece was presented lata in 
192$ In Chicago under the direction 
of H. H. Frazee at nls Cort theatre, 
then titled "A King for a Day." It 
ran 10 weeks to an average of $8,000 
— not bad, considering It had the 
month before Christmas to digest. 
Frasee, however, aeoma to have 
abandoned It, and It is now re-pre- 
sonted under auspices of Mack Hll- 
Ilard. who, as everyone should know, 
is a valued and well-liked executive 
of the Selwyna* theatre ataff. 

HllUard has introduced many 
cbangea In the caat, but few, It 
would appear, in the acrlpt. Greg- 
ory Kelly waa atarred formerly, 
whereas Ruaaell Mack (who lately 
aurrendored hla role in -My Otrl" to 
Bobby Wataon) la featured In the 
male load: Oraco Valentino la aup- 
planted by Louiso Allen. Madeline 
Fairbanks ditto by Sue MacMan- 
amy, and John T. Doyle by Spencer 
Chartera In the principal parts. 

Kelly waa hailed with delight by 
the Chi reVlewera; and tt la quite 
likely that he got more human In- 
toreat than Mack extracts from the 
not-quite-human character of the 
ahoo clerk In a hick town; Sue Mac- 
Manamy, Unctuous, fascinating and 
a player of finesse and grace, must 
be stronger than the juvenile Fair- 
banks twinlet could have been; on 
the other hand, Miss Allen Is 
scarcely In a class with Miss Val- 
entine. Charters, however, throws 
any talk of comparison overboard in 
favor of this troupe by running 
away with the whole piece. 

Were It not for Charters, New 
York would scarcely give It a sec- 
ond glance over Its shoulder. But 
when he starts the shootln' here, 
they know Just what It's nil for. 
As a crusty old uncle (with coma 
this time instead of the customary 
gout) he makes the plot, the inter- 
est and the comedy. Doyle was 
voted "realistic" in Chicago. Char- 
ler.s Is anything but that. Ho hokes 
the role out of all semblance of 
verity, btit into all sorts of amu.^iiiK 
exaggerations which keep it ani- 
mated. He was directed perfectly 
for his part and for his personality. 

AS for that "realism" thing. If 
there ia any in "Too Four-Flushor" 



H la aH ooaflaod to tho locltimaU 
acting of Mlaa MaoManamy. tho 
only taumaa boia* ta tho t>oolc to 
aurvlvo tho fkroo-fltylo motbod. Ono 
can belloTio hor, oympatblKO with 
her, atriko a STncbronotia pitch with 
her aa wall •• admiro har extraordi- 
nary poraoaal eharma. 'Why tbla 
melodious and mellowod young in- 
genuo dooo not draw a groat Broad- 
way part la one of thoae Inexplicable 
intrlcadea of the tbeatr^a weird 
Big Market. 

The atory of "TTho Four-Fluaher^ 
haa many familiar ingredients; In 
truth, It has none lesa than famil- 
iar, and aome more than bromldic 
That doea not algnify a lack of pub- 
llo Intereat, though, for of lata just 
such atenclled formulae l>ave been 
both antidote and tonio for the 
stage, suffering from an overdose 
of the poison gas of noxious super- 
sexualls. There ara numerous wild- 
going comedy bits of similar typo 
raging right now, most of them 
comparatively reoent products. 

This yam, by Caesar Dunn, 
known principally as a vaudeville 
gangster, reflects the two-a-day 
training of its creator. It is strictly 
a sidewalk-patter book, some of the 
wheezes carefully chosen from sure- 
fire material of the here-and-there. 
But they get the laughs. ^ And with- 
out them "The Four-Flusher" 
wouldn't even be a bobtail jtralght, 
open In the middle, for what "plot" 
It has can be written on the back 
of a postage atamp. 

It has, however, a distinct value 
for screen rights. 

The humble youth Is In love with 
the village heiress-belle; his rich 
unole comes In from nowhere and 
"tests" him by telling him he will 
Inherit a million; the uncle gets 
sick; the boy gets swelled up, takes 
luxuries on credit, rides high, wins 
the girl, is knocked loose from it all 
by the uncle's recovery, fiops back 
as a shoe clerk, his Invention goes 
over, he buys the store where he 
was fired, hires the boss and the boss' 
crook son, his rival, wins over the 
uncle, then marries the girl-clerk 
who has stuck all the way and has 
loved him gamely even when It was 
hopeless 

If that isn't a bed-time story, 
name your own racket. 

Yet It may buy Rolls-Royces, for 
It Is In the fashion and seems to 
be riding the luck, even though it 
opened on the 13th. 

Many opposition openings, usually 
regarded «ub unfortunate, cannot but 
help this piece. It drew the third- 
string critics, and they will prob- 
ably like it The Algonqulnites 
would have rent it to shreds, it be- 
ing Just the type they lick their 
lean chops over. Further. It drew 
a first-rate house and should scarce- 
ly be disturbed before White wants 
to open bis "Scandals," probably In 
June, If it plays to any sort of 
creditable buainesa; It can then 
have ita pick Of theatrea if It atill 
breathes life. 

It hits at a time when New York 
la hungry for Juat auch shows. It 
has a theatre of capacity In which 
some liberal cut-rating still allows 
a margin. It Isn't an unusually cost- 
ly venture to operate, and, being an 
innocent comedy of the sort that 
school-youngsters can see, it hits In 
a vacation week to start and will 
soon run Into the students' open 
time for the early summer. Besides, 
It has Spencer Charters and Sue 
MacManamy, and Mack Is far from 
missing, even though ha can't be 
taken serloualy as far aa "sym- 
pathy" goes. 

In an. therefore, "The Four-Flush- 
er~ may fill, and, though the figure 
of speech Is pokerly Incongruous, 
may draw many a full house. Such 
comedies are hard to judge, harder 
than any other sort of stage presen- 
tation. But It Is safe to aay this one 
will click with that mysterious cli- 
entele known a« the "upstairs 
trade," and should survive a good 
many of the Blaster week litter. 



THE BACKSLAPPER 

Comsdr drama iq threa acta, by Pan! 
Dicker and Maaik Pace. Produced at tbe 
Hudson April 11 by John Henry Mears aOd 
Diokar- eta«a« bf the aaUwra. 

OkMia DanoiSx,, ,....I>lla Frost 

Dooglaa Lab*.. Roger Prytir 

Betb Liaaa Mary Pk/wtor 

Chick Jo* Duckworth 

Slats Xjton Tlatton 

lister Jack DanleU 

Ralph. Dun Dlllaway 

Julian Palmer Finch 

John Tralnor.. Charles TrowbrMge 

Bob Alden Harry C. Browne 

Dave Kennedy Malcolm Duncan 

Mrs. Kanhedr t>«« Patrick 

Sarah riorcnoe Earle 

Judge Dennis Frank Sylvester 

Ram Francis Conlan 

Mrs. Dennis Ruth I^oas 



Paul Dickey has several success- 
ful comedy dramas to hla credit. 
In them he developed odd characters 
for comedy relief. His latest effort, 
a collaborative work with Mann 
Page, however, possesses no such in- 
ventive strain, with the result tho 
pace Is all too even. Not until the last 
15 minutes of an over-written play 
iH there any real grip to "The Ila«k- 
slapper," nnd that portion Is en- 
tirely dramatic. 

"The Backslapper" appears to be 
a native character of :i highly pol- 
Itshed Khow-off type. But wlion 
"The Sliow-Off" iH n thoi (MlKhl- 
amusing egoist who gathers sympa- 
thy as he blusters along, the "back- 
slapper" never Is acceptable. Per- 
haps this type is more actually true 
than the •'.ibow-nff," but the latter 
U fi laughable symbol, while the 



"backslapper" Is a curious anomaly. 

The play's locals is in a small 
town In the Middle Wea't. Bob Al- 
dan, the central character, la of the 
bail-fellow-wall-met kind, ambl- 
tioua for a political career (tlie Sen- 
atav no less), and fostered in that 
ambition by tbo man in power. A 
loader In school, a star in college 
football, later a war hero — maybe a 
perfect t>-pe, then marry the richest 
girl In town. He does In the flrat 
act, but it Is obvious he won't turn 
out right, and the heroine will even- 
tually turn to her boyhood aweet- 
heart, the manager of her dead 
father'a business. 

The "backslapper" Is a devil at 
home, cruel and domineering with 
his bride., fiylng off the handle with 
little excuse. Besides that, he cheats 
with the flapper wife next door, and 
of course Is found out, and all this 
occurs within the first year of mar- 
riage, which strains credibility. Any 
sane man with political honor with- 
in his grasp would hardly take such 
chances anywhere, much less In a 
small town. 

But the authors took a greater 
chance by writing in a canary bird 
to show the man's cruelty. The 
canary warbles (from off stage), 
and interrupts his rehearsal of a 
speech. He smashes the cage and 
kills the feathery singer. Anyhow, 
the show is carrying its own bird. 

The casting Is in and out, and It 
seemed two of the less Important 
role.s stood out best. They were 
handled by Lee Patrick and Malcolm 
Duncan, the newly married couple 
next door. Miss Patrick plays an 
empty-headed flapper who won a 
bathing beauty contest hold In a 
Western town and never got over It. 
Duncan was quite good as the hus- 
band who found her out. 

Harry C. Browne played the 
thankless title role. He seemed too 
handsome and upstanding for such 
a poor sport .nnd the character was 
not clearly drawn — not his fault. 
Mary Fowler was the rich though 
not particularly attractive girl who 
picked the wrong husband. Charles 
Trowbridge was well spotted as the 
quiet, efficient manager, and Roger 
Pryor proved a bright youthful 
brother to the heroine. 

"The Backslapper" has some 
bright spots, but not enough. Re- 
writing might help and cutting is 
in order. The show opened Satur- 
day evening to dodge Easter Mon- 
day night's inrush of new attrac- 
tions, and it was 17 minutes past 
11 when the final curtain dropped. 
For picture purposes the story 
seems quite ordinary, but for stock 
it might do, for there is but one set 
and the principals not numerous. 
Indications for Broadway are for 
mediocre rating and business. 

Ibce. 

MERCENARY MARY 

L. T.«wrenee Weber preaenta this musical 
comedy In two acts and three acanes. open- 
ing April IS at the L«ngacr#, New York 
Book by William B. Frledlander and l«aliel 
Lelghton, baa<H] on a farca by the late Bmll 
Nyltray and Hert>ert Hall WInsiow. Music 
and lyrics by Mr. Friedlanler and Con Con- 
rad. Bntlre produotlon mtK*<\ by Frlod- 
lander; dances by William .'-icabury 

Cast Includes Allen Kciria and l.,ouls 
Simon (seemingly featured, according to the 
full-face program notatlxi); Nellie Uraen. 
Ma<Jelelne Falrtanka, Jons Delaaey, John 
w.;f!',- '^?^ Kingdon. Margaret Irving, 
Winnie Baldwin. Sam Heam. a. Davison 
CUrk. Monya epeciaj dancer), Louis Kata- 
man's The Anvbaaaadors (crack dance or- 
ohemra and exclusive VocAllo/i red record 
ST*..?*' .?".'• chorus of 15-Joyce Booth, 
ahlrtey Dahl. Sally Domn, Florence For- 

MS;ift7 "^^' •**"i>'° KJlleen, Virginia 
Marohaix, Prances Marchant, Bllaa^tb 

^t"-J^"^1L »*•'•• Blanch* ODonahcH.. 
^^i ^i"' ^,~**»' Roy. Carina Rooieo 
Villv^ ^"l'-^ "i"" Carur-Waddell. Ira 
2S'^.~"''"'^"<' "" "how, with Kataroao 
ofllcUtlng at tiia aatr-aou apeolaltles: 

pJ**.*^t'^*"'.,°^' Whistling -Honey, 
L^ ^.^^**L "»• o«t«t*ndlng Con- 
rad-^rledlander tuno In tha ahow, 
which u a pretty good omen for a 

musical. The average miulcal com- 
edy requires but ona important aong 
to make it amount to anything. 
Many a good ahow, replete with good 
cast and "book," never amounted to 
much of anything becauaa of tba ab- 
aonce of a lilting theme refrain. 

Conversely, many a weak alater of 
a production, as wltnesa "Little Jes- 
sie James," which, without the sen- 
suously appealing "I I.«ve You" 
theme song, would never bave hap- 
pened, was "made" for the saae 
reason. 

As a musical comedy this qualifies 
as an In-betweener, but will prob- 
ably be sustained by Its lilting score. 
The infectious Conrad-Friodlander 
tunes do much to Impart a favorable 
impression to "Mercenary Mary." 
The "Honey, I'm In Love" number, a 
syncopated fox trot with a fetching 
lyric, clicks from the start, and while 
not elusive or dilllcult, its charm is 
enhanced through not being over- 
done In the repetition generale. 

The libretto, based on a farce by 
Nyltray and WInsiow, Is Satisfactory, 
not overplus on welghtiness In 
"book." and yet a workable skeleton 
to hang a musical production on. 
It is sometimes draggy, a fault that 
will doubtlessly be corrected with 
the elimination of the superfluous 
half hour (the show flnaled at 11:30 
at the premiere), but In turn, after 
one concludes the denouement Is ob- 
vious, It revives Itself with some 
ni<\el twlst.s. Tho second act scenes, 
where the framed compromising sit- 
uation Is repeatedly Interrupted, Is 
a laugh marathon. With some prun- 
ing and editing it will develop Into 
a highlight of the entertainment. 

The production on the whole is of 



tba avarago conatructioa la theme, 
aometimea very broad in Ita fane, 
and. in truth, once or twtco lapalng 
into inaneneaa, but then, musical 
comedies were never meant to b« 
elevating except aa physiological ex- 
poaltiona to students of anatomy. 

There is plenty of that in "Mer- 
cenary Mary." That chorua of Id La 
aa fetching a bovy of gals as could 
be desired More than a good ma- 
jority are genuine "lookers," with 
the beauts psychologically spotted. 
It's a chorua akin to the "Little Jos- 
slo James" specialists, only each of \ 
the 16 (that's double the number of 
the other) Ls satisfactory. William 
Seabury has done himself and the 
girls proud in schooling their terp 
routines. In two or three numbers 
the double octet were features by 
themselves, stopping proceedings on 
each occasion. 

The sartorial and scenic Investi- 
ture are features of the production, 
the former particularly. Arllngton- 
Mahlue, Inc., who executed the cos- 
tumes, turned out some corking cre- 
ations. They are an eye feast and 
impressive throughout. 

The casting is well-nigh 'perfect. 
Allen Reams, the feattired Juvenile. 
Is a likely hero. Madeleine Fair- 
banks, playing opposite him, is suf- 
ficiently saccharine without becom- 
ing mushy, to endear herself. Louis 
Simon and Sam Hearn handled tho 
comedy roles, Simon as the hapless, 
lisping husband, and Hearn as 
Grandpa Skinner, who has a frailty 
for femininity. 

Nellie Breen.'a delicious personali- 
ty comedienne, whose nimble step- 
ping tied mattara up completely on 
two different occaalona, genuinely 
merited the kind attention she re- 
ceived, even discounting tl.e obvious- 
ly large personal following. Winnie 
Baldwin as the would-be compro- 
mised wife (part of a harmUss 
scheme to make Grandpa relent and 
give up part of his fortune to his 
nephew) made herself Impressive In 
the second act scenes opposito 
Keams. Up to then she was placid 
In performance. The rest of the 
principals had comparatively less t<i 
do, and did that very well. 

An engaging costume variation 
was having the choristers wear or- 
dinary hose with a fleshy division 
and hook-up garters showing in lieu 
of tha uaual full-length opera hose. 
It was a simple attempt at nuance, 
and, though trivial in Itself, quite 
effective and accordingly a subject 
for notice and comment, which In 
Itself Is sufficient reward for tho 
Idea. The costuming was altogether 
fetching, the many changes making 
for class and color. 

The comedy Is pleasing If not bril- 
liant, and, excat>ting for ono or tw.» 
bon mots of the order, •'Reuben isn't 
a fable; that's a delicatessen" (may- 
be there's Arnold Rothsteln and 
Reuben "dough" in It somewhere!), 
it stood up fairly well. 

Of the songs, aside from tba cap- 
tivating "Honey, I'm In Love," 
"Charleston Mad" clicked, chiefly, ot 
course, because of tha "Charleston" 
exhibition by the choristers. "Mer- 
cenary Mary" Is another fetching 
number, with one or two others pos- 
sibly "dark horses" because not 
given any opportunity for Impress- 
ing, but catchy In themselves on 
first rendition. 

The chorus Is a big collective feat- 
ure. Bach Is a specialist, the end 
girls being deservant of special at- 
tention in tha enaombla numbers, 
and almoat all clicking in aolo ef- 
forts. The Seabury training ia fun- 
damentally worthy of acknowledg- 
ment 

The gala, the mualc and the Am- 
bassadors Orchestra (Louis Katz- 
man's crack Vocallon recording ar- 
tists) are tha big features, with the 
first and last capable of plugging (or 
business - get t Ing. 

Incidentally, In connection with 
tba mu«lc, an unusual display of pro- 
fessional courtesy was evidenced 
through two Berlin, Inc.. waltsee be- 
ing featured as accompaniments for 
two of the chorua girls' solo special- 
ties. One number Is from the cur- 
rent "Music Box Revue," In Itself un- 
usual. Leo Feist publishes tho reg- 
ular score, and Is privileged to in- 
sist on exclusive Felat mualc In the 
performance If ao electing. 

"Mercenary Mary" ahould attain a 
moderato run. It la not an exptn- 
aively geared -ohow to operate, al- 
though evidencing a healthy produc- 
tion "nut." Tbo Weber-controlled 
Longacre, housing hla own produc- 
tion, is another thing in Its favor 
through possibU i>oonng. What 
might probably oount against It most 
Is the lateness ot the season, al- 
though It's a musical that should 
prove satisfactory hot-weather en- 
tertainment. Abel. 



The Washington Square Playera 
of New York Univeraity will proaent 
Shaw'a "You Never Can Tell," April 
17-18, at their Washington Square 
Playhouse. Randolph Sommarvillo 
la tha director. 



The Actors' Theatre will give 
"Kal Khosru," a Peralan play, in 
the Heckscher Theatre for a aeiiea 
of matinees from April W till May 
«. The entire cast will bo composed 
of children. 



The Peoria Players, Peoria, III., 
are rehearsing FTans Molnar'a 
'•LlUlom" for presentation April 21- 
22. the final offering of their aea- 
Bon. Julie Proctor Wbita la direct- 
ing. 



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VARIETY 



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Wednesday. April 15, 19^ 



DISTRIBUTORS ON VERGE OF CONTROL 
HGHT, EXHIBPRS LIKEY TO MIX IN 



Looks Like Hook-up Between Adolph Zukor and 
Sam Katz — Marcus Loew in Soft Position for 
Metro-Goldwyn, While Carl Laemmle Is Not 
Asleep— Balaban and Katz as Exhibitors Only in 
FaT<H«d Spot for Independent Allies — Famous 
Steps Into Unexpected Territory — Universal 
Quietly Picks Up Small Western Circuit of 
Importance 



T 



Tb« battle "bt tb« slants aeems 
«• kav« ctarted. It loolu as If It 
haa d«T«lop«d Into a tbr««-comered 
affair, with the third an^Ie fur- 
nished by an unexpected source. 

The Balaban and Kats end was 
well defined a couple of weeks sgc. 
when It was stated that that or- 
sanlxatlon was looking to tie up a 
string of houses that would reach 
from Chlcagro to the Qulf, and from 
the eastern section to the Pacific 
Coast, at the same time It belnsr 
Intimated that Adolph Zukor would 
not calmly permit the mid-west 
faction to set away with anything 
that he might construe as a possi- 
ble attack on his Interests. 

Sam Kats arrived from Chicago 
this week and gave a talk to the 
T. O. C. C yesterday. His Idea 
evidently being to Une up the In- 
dependents In New York. The 
Famous Players faction has been 
hooking In here and there and land- 
ing houses, going Into towns where 
no one believed It had any Interest, 
this being especially true In regard 
to certain sections of New York 
State, and It Isn't at an unlikely 
that Famous will spring a surprise 
In tha near future regarding the 
theatre situation In New Bngland. 

The surprise of an .was the move 
en the part of Carl Laemmle and 
the Universal Interests going after 
strings of houses In the smaller 
towns. Universal never seemed to 
have any trouble as far as the small 
towns were concerned, their chief 
regard being In the big cities for 
first runs (or their product. The 
chances are that Laemmle, who is 
shrewd and far-seeing, saw some- 
thing beyond the menace of lining 
up the first runs. He saw the com- 
ing of the buying combinations un- 
der the plans that Balaban and 
Kats have and made sure that he 
was going to protect his small town 
pie and Une It up before the big 
fellows got all set and were ready 
to pick up the cmmba That would 
have surely been the next step In 
the big fight. After the big towns 
would have come the small towns 
in some sort of a combination, with 
either B. A K. on one side or 
Famous on the other getting them. 

Marcus Loew is not to be over- 
looked In the fight, but Loew has 
been so situated that he has an as- 
surance of an outlet of the Metro- 
Ooldwyn product la his own the- 
atres, and those that he has turned 
•ver to other organisations to oper- 
ate with the proviso that they play 
those productions. 

Zukor and Kats 

The chances are. however, that 
Sam Kats. wJm seems to be the ac- 
tive sponsor at his firm In the bat- 
tle to line up theatrest Is going to 
walk Into something. Zukor might 
let Kats load up on purpose and 
then In a few years' time appear In 
the role of a good Samaritan to 
take the load off the shoulders of 
the Chlcagoan. Zukor seems to 
have the faculty of pulling that 
trlok right along and unloading 
agahi at the right moment. 

Katz Talks at T. O. C. C. 

At the T. O. C. C. gathering yes- 
terdajr there was represented on the 
dlas. In addition to Charles O'ReUIy 
and Sidney 8. Cohen, Sam Kats of 
Chloago, Nathan Burkan In his ca- 
pacity as oounsel for the T. O. C. C, 
Harold B. Franklin of the Famous 
Players theatre and 8. L. Rothafel of 
the Capitol theatre. 

O'Reilly acted as diairman and 
Introduced Sam Kata. who read a 
rather lengthy statement that had 
all the earmarks af being carefully 
prepared, and which set forth the 
alms and ambitions oi the Balaban 
and Kats In what Is termed their 
"natural axpanslon" to bring about 
further aeoirlty for their Invest- 
ments. It want Into tl«lr plan and 
(Contlaned oa pace 10) 



HAYS BANS BOOK 



Will H. Hays, after banning 
the drama, "The Firebrand," 
for pictures, has also put his 
thumbs down on the famous 
■ovel, "The Constant Nymph," 
currently one 9t the best 
sellers. 

It deals with English Bohe- 
mian life and is said to be 
quite hatchkazookus In si>ots. 

Metro-Ooldwyn is reported 
to have wanted the book for 
plcturixatlon. 



BENTURPIN 
MUST LAY OFF 



Illness of Wife Requires 
His Constant Attention 



THE RED FLAG AND THE BULL 



Fred Niblo Rejects Betty 
Bronson as Madonna 

Los Angeles, April 14. 

Loula B. Mayer's selection of 
Betty Bronson for the role of the 
Madonna In Metro-Qoldwyn's "Ben- 
Hur" has occasioned no little 
amount of fireworks on the Metro- 
Goldwyn-Msiyer lot. which reached 
a climax last week when Fred 
Nlblo. director of the picture, had 
a lively tilt with Mayer and refused 
to attempt direction of the actress 
whom he claims is miscast and iin- 
suited to the role even at the cost 
of relinQulshing the directorial 
reins of the picture. 

Mayer finally gave In to Niblo's 
demands and Miss Bronson Is now 
being directed by an assistant di- 
rector. In attempting to Justify his 
stand Nlblo claims Miss Bronson by 
nature is a gamboling, frolicking 
little girl. Incompetent to properly 
express the role of eompasslonate 
tenderness which was expected of 
the Madonna. 



Iios Angeles, April 14. 
As reported In Variety several 
months, ago, Ben Turpln, screen 
comedian, 1^ through with posing 
for the sliver sheet. He declares 
that his retirement has been made 
Imperative by the serious Illness of 
his wifa 

Turpln, who has been under eon- 
tract to Mack Bennett, regulated his 
work at the studio so that he could 
be at home to do the housework 
and be near his sick wlfA. who 
could not stand his absence and be- 
came Irritated at servants. 

Some time ago Mrs. Turpln suf- 
fered two strokea Turpln's con- 
tract with Sennett expired two 
months ago and he InfSrmed the 
producer that for the time being, at 
least, he would retire from the 
screen, but that he hoi>ed to resume 
his work again, and that if he did 
so It would be under the Bennett 
banner. ^ 



on 



1ST NAT'L'S SALES DRIVE 



SORIERO HAVES U 



Thomas D. Soriero, obtained by 
Unlveraal from the Whltehurst in- 
terests In Baltimore to head their 
theatre department, resigned last 
week. Soriero had been with Uni- 
versal since last November. At the 
time of fining he was given to on- 
derstand he was to have a Broad- 
way house. This did not eventuate, 
however, and Soriero Is said to be 
about to embark on his own as an 
exhibitor. 

F. A. Flader Is at the head of the 
U theatre department for the pres- 
ent, but the executives of the or- 
ganisation are said to be casting 
about for someone to take over the 
entire direction of their theatre or- 
ganisation and run all ends of the 
department, including the booking 
of added attractlona, as well as plo« 
tures. including their own product 
and outside plctnres, besides short 
subjects. 



The sales force of First National 
is making a concentrated drive all 
over the country for small town 
booklnga The recent coast to coast 
tour of the exchanges on the part 
of B. A. Eischman. general manager 
of sales for the organxatlon, was 
for the purposes of steaming up the 
branch noanagers and their sales- 
men In regard to small town book- 
ings. "Get the small towns," Is the 
word that has been broadcast. 

As part of this general seheme In 
the eastern territory Harry Bux- 
baum, the district manager, has or- 
ganised a "fiying squadron" to go 
out and mop. This SQuad Is made 
up of salesmen from other districts 
who leap Into the territory and clean 
up In the towns where the F. N. 
have not been getting what they 
term "adequate representation." As 
a result the eastern territory is 
leading all of the divisions of the 
First National sales organisation In 
businesa 

A schedule of the standing of the 
sales forces on March U showed 
them rated by districts as follows: 
SSastem. southern, central, mld- 
westem, western, mountain and Ca- 
nadian. 



Stanley's Olney Opens 

Philadelphia. April 14. 

The new Olney theatre, another 
link in the Stanley company chain, 
was formally opened to the public 
Saturday afternoon. The location 
Is at Fifth street and Olney avenue. 

Jules B. Maatbaum, president of 
the Stanley Company, presided at 
the opening. 

The opening feature was "The 
Thief of Bagdad," which will be 
succeeded Wednesday by Norma 
Talmadge's "The Onkjromaa." 

The Olney seats JfW9 «■ Its 
lower floor. 



Usheresses of Three 
Tbealres Like Wnerz 



A most unusual tribute was 
paid to Charles H. Wuers, the 
retiring numager of LoeWs 
New Toric theatre, where he 
had been located for less than 
two months, last Friday night. 
In what was formerly known 
as the Grande Promenade of 
that playhouse. After the per- 
formance In. the theatre proper 
had olosed, Wuera summoned 
to the ballroom by his head 
osheress. Sadie Isaacs, under 
a pretex. On his arrival a 
Jass band struck up the strains 
of "He's a Jolly Good Fellow," 
Intermingled with "California, 
Here I Come." Assembled 
were the usheresses and other 
house attaches of the Delancey 
Street, Avenue B and the New 
Tork, all three houses having 
been under his direction for a 
brj[ef tlBM since his return to 
New Tork City. 

Walter Wolfe, of the audit- 
ing department of Loew's, was 
pressed Into servloe to make 
an address welcoming Wuera 
to the party and to present 
him with a wrist watch, suit- 
ably engraved. A framed pic- 
turlxatlon of Masonic emblems 
was also presented to the man- 
ager. 

Wuers leaves next Monday 
for Los Angeles to become 
one of the executive sUff to 
Ifc L. Bard, Inc., Theatres. He 
formerly managed the Califor- 
nia, Los Angeles, for the Loew 
Interests prior to that house 
going over to the West Coast 
Theatres. 



The usual exhibitor pre-convention waving of red flags Is going 

I with the slogan of "On to Milwaukee" the hue cry of the unhs 
Identified with the M. P. T. O. A. whlck holds Its con^^tion in that 
city May 12-11-14. 

The topic Is to be none other than that time worn one, "The 
Menace of Producer-Theatre Extension." That Is the old fiag that 
will always bring the exhibitor bull to tha forefront. 

After the convention period Is past there are all too few of those 
that attend the conyentlon that will actually do anything that might 
bring about actual blocking or stopping of the menace. 

What the exhibitors really need is a couple of fighting leaders 
who will go out and battle rather than talk about It and what they 
did and what they could do and what they might do. In those an- 
nual reports that are read there must be many a typewriter that 
has the capital "I" worn out when the reports are finished. 

As an added starter to the M. P. T. O. A. convention the Inde- 
pendent Motion Picture Producers and Distributors Association la 
to hold a convention In thjB same city for the three days previous 
to the exhibitor meeting and then they are going to remain on the 
scene for the exhibitor conferoncea 

Out of the I. M. P. P. D. A. convention will come some sort of a 
plan that will be offered to the M. P. T. O. A., possibly with the 
Independents asking for exhibitor co-operation In financing and in 
the playing of their product. 

The Independents at a meeting In New York last week appolixed 
John Lowell Russell president pro- tern of their organization because 
of the absence of L £1. Chadwlck on the Coast. Chad wick is start- 
ing a number of producing units underway and It will be impossible 
for him to come east, although he may make a bite appearance at 
the convention. The Independents are going to Invite the state 
rights exchanges throughout the country Into their fold at the Mil- 
^ waukee meeting. 

STRffE BETWEEN PRODUCERS FOR 
''NAMES'' IS GOOD FOR THE STARS 



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Adolphe Menjou, Reginald Denny, Colleen Moore, 
Richard Diz, Gloria Swanson and Tom Meighan 
Among Those in Contract Turmoil 



Toz Mix at Sea 



Aftar a few days out last 
week oa the "Aqultanla." Tom 
Mix sent the following radio- 
grahi to New Tork: 

"Half way over. Have not 
met or passed anyone. They 
will never wear this ocean 
out with traffic. 

"Paasengers kicked about 
me weeing my spurs In the 
iMtllroom. I told them they 
were tucky I left my horse 
outslda" 



HAYS' CHILDREN'S SHOW 
IN FKSr BIG FILM HOUSE 



Eastman, Rochester, to Ex- 
periment With Saturday 
Morning Programs 

Rochester, N. T., April 14. 

Saturday morning shows fw chil- 
dren ara showing popularity here, 
especially with the current an- 
nouncement of the Eastman The- 
atre that It will offer a Saturday 
picture program as an experiment 
by the Motion Picture Producwv 
and Distributers of America. Inc. 
Saturday morning kids' shows have 
been drawing cards for Fay's, vaude 
and pictures, Piccadilly and Regent, 
picture houses, all season. 

The Eastman Is the first house in 
a large city in this country to at- 
tempt the experiment of the pro- 
ducers, headed by 'Win H. Hays. 
Thi first program will be April 25. 
Louis Clarey, assistant manager. 
Eastman, says the house sees no 
profit In the plan other than en- 
tertaining the children with some 
wholesome and suitable pictures. 
The experiment has been tried out 
In Ashevllle, N. C, and Tampa. 
Fla. The programs win continue 
until June • and will begin again 
in the fall. 

The first program includes "Nights 
Of Mar-/ Shadows" (Educational), 
"Cartoonland" (Bray Productions). 
"The Hottentot" (Douglas Mac- 
Lean). 



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FINANCINO OFEEATINO CO. 

Los Angeles. April H. 
FYank 'WUson. head of the Motion 
Picture Capital Corporation, left 
for New Tork last week to oom.plete 
plans for the organization of a thea- 
tre operating company being fi- 
nanced by his organization. 



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The casting about for names thai > 
mean something at the box office by 
producers and distributors Is fast < 
developing Into a battle that mighV' 
If permitted to eontinue, possibly 
cause considerable of a portion of 
Ill-feeling between the members of 
the WIU H. Hays associaUon. At 
present there seem to be a half 
dozen fights brewing over the ser'^ 
vices of this or that star or fea- 
ture artist. From the outlook It Is 
going te IM one of those scrambles 
which will result In the players get- 
ting all the best of It ,; 

There Is a definite break betwoam 4. 
the Universal-Carl Laenunle ar> \ 
ganisation and Reginald Denny, on« i 
of their male stars, developed from 
a two reel fight serial Into a featura 
star. Three or four weeks sga 
^rumors were on the coast Denny 
was not satisfied with the "break" 
he Is getting and that some of tha ■< 
bigger men In producing had mad* 
overtures to him. Laemmle Is saM 
to have gone up In the air and with- 
in the last week Issued a legal 
warning that Universal holds aa 
exclusive contract for Denny ser* 
vices. Lata last week he went ta 
the Hays organisation and Informed 
It he expected the association to 
protect him at least as far as fel- 
low members of the organlzatloa 
were concerned in the matter oC 
the Denny contract, saying that U. 
held an exclusive Contract with 
Denny calling for his services for 
the next four years. 

Atop of that, despite announce- 
ment made that Gloria Swanson is 
to do five additional pictures for 
Famous Players, It Is stated by a 
number of her intimate friends she 
has not re-signed -TiSXh Famous but 
that last night's party given at the 
Park Lane was another of the fetes 
given in her honoY in .Ji effort to 
get her to definitely make up her 
mind. Thomas Meighan is another 
Famous star who has not placed 
his name to a contract with the 
organization. Meighan has been 
getting in the neighborhood of 
$«,S00 weekly from Famous and the 
new contract offered him would 
bring his weekly stipend to the 
neighborhood of 19.000 weekly, but 
he refused to sign according to re- 
IMjrts early this week. Either 
Meighan would be taken by other 
organisations in the producing-dis- 
tribiiting field in the event that he 
broke with Famous. Meighan. it is 
said, is Btlll negotiating with Fa- 
mous, with Harry Buxbaum, for- 
merly of the Famous sales organi- 
zation but now with First National, 
acting somewhat in an advisory 
capacity to the star. 

First National, it is known, would 
Klve a good sized contract to Rirh- 
ard Dix in the event that they could 
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PICTURES 



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VARIETY 



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HAYS' GREATER MOVIE SEASON" DURING AUGUST 
TO STIMULATE EARLY-SEASONAL INTEREST AT 6. 0. 



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M. P. P. A D. Organization Decide* Upon National 
Promotion Campaign — Jerome Beatty in Active 
Charge— "Jubilee**' in 35 Cities Simultaneously 
^ ^Previous "Movie Weeks" to Be Eclipsed— 
More Elaborate Campaign with more time for 
l926-^>Opening of Next Season for Pictures 
Moved Up One Month Before Labor Day— 
px]|ibit<nrs in Heairty Accord with Hays Organi- 
zatidA on Movement 



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The pirpi!^c(uii/,ind distributors as 
$a. organization under the direc- 
tion of Will H. Hays have ^evidently 
come to tl)e decision that tb^r« Ib 
lOinethin^ wfrong with the ,l}ox oi91ce 
jtngle of the picture industry and 
have 8€>t aljojut trying to correct it 
to the extent of launcbinK a pa^- 
palfirn to stimulate business for the 
theatres so that the cnthibitors na- 
tionally may reap the benefit of a 
country-wide movement to brlnsT 
the pu_blic to the theatres during 
the month of August. The move- 
ment has been Inaugurated through 
the efforts of Hays as president of 
the Motion Picture Producers and 
Distributors;. q{ America. 

The celebihitlon is to be known 
as The Greater Movie Season. 

There is nothing particularly new 
about the idea of a Greater Movie 
Season. It has been tried out in 
San Francisco, Los Angeles and a 
number of other west coast cities 
tor a weelc or so in each with all 
of the exhibitors co-operating and 
found to be successfuL For two 
years past the Famous Players 
tlveatres in various parts of the 
country hav« had a Greater Movie 
Season Weelc, but the idea- of a 
aattonally ; conducted campaign 
which is to give every exhibitor the 
direct lieneSt at the box office of 
his own theatre, irrespective of 
whether or not he plays the pro- 
ductions produced and distributed 
by the members of the association 
headed by Mr. Hays, is decidedly 
a step for the picture Industry. 

The prindipala of the looal caio- 
palgns evolved in San Francisco 
and Los Angeles will be utilized in 
the National campaign, whieh is to 
be under tke direction' of Jerome 
BiMtty, cUef of exploitation . -of 
Universal, who has been loaned- to 
the Hays organization to direct the 
campaign iinder the supervision of 
Mr. Hays. ■ 

Beatty WM. chosen for the post 
Ut«r a nuralMr of other appUoants 
had been- discussed among which 
was a so-d«lle4 high -powered ex- 
ploitation agent wh« 'wasr turned 
down cold as he is Iniewn to have 
lost the regard of his own 6uIIS and 
that of the newspaper itaen in par- 
ticular. Howeveir, so sure-Vas this 
Individual tlat be would be Able 
to grab tM i>lum with the Haj^ 
«rganlz<tlott due to outside itillu- 
ences that he thought were ]&o#ter- 
ful enough to land the Job for him, 
inchidln* the editor at m trade 
paper, that he r^slghed hUl Job with 
• national t>rodUclng dlst^butihg 
organization, but had to pome Wghj; 
back a«ain to the old Job after 
having written ^Is own "obit" for 
a couple of trade papers. ' 
Jerortrf Beatty's Staff 

Mr. Beatty will wi ait the h*'ad 
»t the oi'^nfeatlon in ~tJeW Yprk 
and win surrbutad himself vlth a 
•taft of tkptibli men to prepare 
material tor th« use of eiilbltors. 
About three months will be utilized 
ta preparing the barrage that is to 
be laid down as concentrated Are 
during the month previous to the 
Greater Movie Season itself. The 
«taff,that wiU operate in New York 
1«. later to be f^^gment^ by tteld 
men who will tour the country and 
organize. tJie^local campaigns. . 

The plans A|t. present include the 
undertaking ot . campaigns in at 
least 86 cities of th0 ynited States 
and Canada. Promine9,t exhibitors 
wlth,whoip iiie pl^ns have been dis- 
cussed are unanimous in declarlnp 
the movement U one that will be of 
trem^aous va^ue to -the box omces 
of the nxotion. picture theatres of 
»^e country and- they have assured 
Mr^l^fty, th^t he will iave thC; 
whole-hearted support of the 
theatre owners of the nation. 

Exhlblter leaders, euch as M. J. 
OToole, Charles GRellly, repre- 



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sentatlv4.pf,,ttie M, P. T. O. A. and 
the t. 6. C.C. )n the east and the 
heada of the .AUled States move- 
meot in the middle and no^hwest 
have .given their assurance that 
their org^Lnlzatlbns w'ly be heart 
and eo^^ with the m<ivemeht. 

t'he local campaigpi} in each city 
will be baftdled by » board made 
up of representatives pf ^11 the 
theatres in that particular locality. 
In the cities where the members 
of 'the Hays organization have ex- 
changes the branch managers and 
their staffs wM ail co-opet^te. 

fMpnster Jubilees 
The general Idea is to have the 
thiatres stage a moaster Jubilee 
which is to" celebrate the advent 
of the new season, August having 
been picked as the month when the 
exhibitor has the greatest need of 
a stimulant for his business. There 
is to be an intensive^ advertising 
campaign laid out and every known 
method of attracting attention Is to 
be employed — posters, parades, 
newsi>aper advertising, co-operative 
advertising with the looal mer- 
chants, floats representative of 
various fraternal organizations and 
civic bodies, dodder novelties, 
throwaways, heralds, banners are to 
be part of the battle to' bring the 
publlo b&ck te the box 'bfllcie a 
month ahead of tlm^. 

Heretofore . Labor Day has al- 
ways been looked on as the logical 
opening of the season, but It Is the 
Hays plaiil to move It ahead a 
month. It is to be a campals;n fo 
bring back the old patrons, en- 
courage the regulars to come more 
often and to create new picture 
fans. 

A comprehensive press book that 
is to carr/ the full detcdls of the 
campaign, the promotion of parades, 
articles on the motion picture tn- 
dustry by famous authors, a series 
of inqtltiitliAial advertisements on 
motion pictures to be used by 
newspapers and in house programs. 

One break exhibitors will get is 
in , direct keeping with the general 
idea of, the plan, which is to help 
the exhibitor get the ihoney and 
that is thi^t he will receive all ac- 
cessories used in the campaign at 
absolute cost. 

,Ai(«i^i»*r iA IKS,, . ., 

The Inauguration of the .iiational 
Greater Mov^ Season this year Is 
to be but a forerunner to a n^ore 
Wldespr^fid and intensly.e campaign 
to be inaugurated . ;ror the Greyer 
Seasoi; 9f ,^92S Wbich is .to n^ark 
the . Sllv,^,' Jvbilee^^of tbe^ motion 
plcturi^ M" U>eatr^l enter talnpient 
and. the flr^ showing of scr^n at- 
tractions. In the 192< campaicrn It 
is understood that, an organized 
force un^er the direction of W41I H. 
Hays is. to, undertake a full year's 
preparation for the month of movies 
and something like $500,000 Is to be 
spent to carry out the national 
movement to intensify the public 
Interest In screen diversion na- 
tionally. 

Ib the present campaign some- 
thing like $60,000 has been sub- 
scribed by the producers and dis- 
trlbutors who are members of the 
Hays organization to give the 
tthcatre owners the beneflt of the 
impetus that will be gained througfh 
a national campaign and which 
* should react to the extent of Increas- 
ing box offlce returns for the month 
of August to record proportions for 
that time of the year. 



F. P.'S IN BIRMINGHAM 

, Birmingham, Ala., April 14- 
The Famous Players have secured 
a site here at 2nd avenue and 18th 
street for a picture theatre, seating 
around 2,500. 



COVERING WIRES !N HOLLYWOOD 



A recent visit to Hollywood by a New Yorker revealed that there 
Is an active practice out there of a system known as "covering 
wires. 

The system, from reliable accounts, is of a certain clique or a 
member or members of it securing the purport of all Important 
business or social wires, incoming or outgoing, to the Hollywood 
picture colony, executive and professional. 

Neither of the telegraph companies has any knowledge of Its 
messages being divulged. Revealing a telegraph message is a prison, 
offensu for the employe. It goes without saying that either would 
prosecute to the limit anyone who could be caught at this practice. 

'That this 'Voverlng" of wires on tho Coast has become prevalent 
appears also well known to certain New Yorkers. They will not 
wire an important message of any nature Into Hollywood, pre- 
ferring long distance tolei>hone or alrj mall even with delay. 

In Los Angeles also It Is alleged there, ace. cor tain newspaper men 
who appear to be "tipped otC" on anything In the way of »/;good 
story^ incoming or outgoing over the wires of that city. 

It has been claimed by a resident of Hollywood who koowskll 
of the "bunches" aud .^"cUgiies" there that any intimate message 
of Impor^nce goin^ to or sent by anyone of the different picture 
crowds will be known all over Hollywood among the picture people 
within th^.next 24 h^urs. . 

'XSettlng wires" is. not unknown In the. east: In the east It Is 
understood plain "ataklng** does the trick, although It is a delicate 
maneuver to land someone able to do It who will accept the "stake," 
and it Is not a frequent occurrence in New York. 



IND. LACK "NAMES'^ 

Associated Exhibitors Retarded en 
"25 Program — ^Three Films Offered 



Associated Exhibitors is held up 
on its 192S program through In- 
9.bliity to secure stars for three pic- 
tures. Ofllclals of the concern say 
tl^t most of the independent fleld 
prodbcta^ first tun stuQT Is in the 
same hole, as the starii who qualify 
as ^'hamek*' are tinder long term 
contracts to the Big Four group. 

"Headlines," which is ready and 
waiting for production by St. Regis 
for release through A. B., "Lovers' 
Island" and "Camltie of the Bar- 
bary COaM/^ aM the film's afCeeted. 



F^erated Film Broke 

Boston, April 14. 

The Federated FiUa Exchange, 
Inc., ot New England, picture' dis- 
tributors, havlpg offloes in this city, 
filed a voluntary petition lu bank- 
ruptcy in United States District 
Court, Boston, yesterday. 

The, firm's liabilities ,ar« listed as 
unknown, and its assets Ukewtso. 



lYHCE BUTS DUVAL 

Jacksonville, Fla., April 14. 

Stephen A. Lynch Is now the sole 
owner of the Duval theatre (seat- 
ing 1,500), and also obUins a 99- 
year lease on the Ara^on Hotel, 
one of the largest in the city. 

The Lynch deal Involves $2,0&0,- 
000, the Duval theatre bujr. cpstlng 
Lynch $150,009. 



Expecting Child, Chaplin 
Charters Hearsfs Yacht 

, Los, Angeles, April 14. 

Charles Chaplin left for San Diego 
this week to await the arrival of 
William R. Hearst's yacht, "0«elda," 
which he has chartered for two 
weeks. 

It is understood as soon as Chap 
lip's wjfe gives birth to the Chaplin 
heir, expected shortly, ths . eiltlre 
family will cruise for foiir or, five 
Wfoeks, in Mexican waters to escape 
the.presa and curiosity seekers. 



I .'iii Washington, April 14 
A special examination has been 
ordered -of Charlie Chaplin's mother, 
through the Department of Labor 
instruction the immigration author^ 
ities, Upon the result of this exam- 
ination will .depend whether Mrs. 
Chaplin may remain over here. Her 
last extension of time has expirod. 
It is unoAclally anticipated she 
will receive $. permit for another 
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SKOp^' JiEW AMBASSADOR 

• '■^ St Louis. ApHl 14. 

Plans have been completed for 
the IT-story Ambassador theatre 
and office building, another enter- 
prise of the Skouras brothers, to 
be erected on the northwest corner 
of Seventh and Locust streets. 

Construction will be started next 
month, and the theatre Is scheduled 
to open In Juno. 1926. Seating ca- 
pacity, J,600. 



FEARING PROFESSIONAL RUIN. 

rajou wouu) m contract 



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At $2,000 W^kly^ Dissatisfied with Manner Famous 
Players Using Him-^Too Much Work and Too 
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Los Angeles. April 14. 

Adolphe Menjou left here for New 
York to consult Nathan Burkan on 
hla contract with Famous Players- 
Lasky. Mejou seems thoroughly 
dlsRusted with the way his contract 
Is being worked out. He claims 
there are too many pictures 9, year 
for a featured play^er and too little 
time to prepare for them. Menjou 
says he has nothing against the 
company and would be glad to work 
for them as a freelance. His quest 
to quit, he declares, is not to get 
an Increase In salary. 

Menjou Is now receiving $2,004 a 
week, and his contract with thfe con- 
cern has about two years to run. 
According to Mrs. Menjou, Ills wife, 
who acti as his business manager, 
the Paramount people are willing to 
pay him $t.5O0 a week. If he will 
work according to their wishes She 



feels that money means nothing and 
that her husband will not play for 
the concern under contract at any 
price, as he Is now on the ascend- 
ant, and If conditions continue as 
they have been going, he will be 
ruined. 

Mrs. Menjou feels her husband 
should head his own company. She 
says If they ean get the contract 
voided without trouble. It will be 
fine, and If not, she claims there is 
a clause which speclfles he must be 
satisfied with the rotes and stories, 
and he Is not. 

Charles Eyton, general manager 
of the Paramount studio here, when 
asked regarding the matter, deolared 
that Menjou had not cproe to hJm 
with any complaint He says the 
actor has a contract and will have 
to live up to its terms, so far as he 
\n concerned. 



neilan-barker 
both leave 

LB. MAYER 



Neilan Associated with 

Powers — May Make 

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Los Angeles, April 14. 

Marshall Neilan and Reginald 
Barker are reported shortly with- 
drawing from the directorial staff 
of Metro-Gold wyn -Mayer. 

Neilan is reported also as h.av- 
Ing obtained independent backing 
through Pat Powers, and may take 
over the Gacson studios foebls-.,' 
product with, the first picture said, 
to be "Skyrocket,' to be released 
through the Producers' Distribution.; 
Corporation. . ,s..- • 

Neilan hOU a contract tor tVee. 
more pictures wi'tb his present em- - 
ployers. ,lt is understood, they will, 
agree to hia> withdrawal at. any 
tlraok pcovidlngr ^e m«ke« ao ad-. 
Justment of finances advanced to /^ 
him bar them. .1 

Louis. B. Mayer refussd to : dis- 
cuss details M to ith« extent of 
NelUn's financial obligations to, his 
corporation, and was unnecessarily 
Incensed that the story concerning 
the withdrawals had leaked out. 

It has been an open secret , for , 
some time that Neilan did not, take . 
kindly to the cutting and super- . 
vision of his productions by Mayer - 
and his associates. When complet- 
ing his last picture Neilan stated 
It would be the last they would 
ever cut, as he was capable of com- 
pleting his own pictures. 

Barker's contract expires, with 
ttte completion »f "White DwerJ," 
now in oourso of production.,., Bar- 
ker also has objected to Interfer- 
epoe br li-Q officials. John M. 
SUhl has been o»lied In, and ^s- 
sierned to direct and supervise Ba;r- 
ker's. productions upon at least sev- 
eral eccaslons, which is said to. 
have precipitated the brjeaoh be- 
tween Barker and bis employers. 



In New Toi* It Is stated that Pat 
Powers held ». wire as lomn as 10 
days ago from Marshal NeLlan, con- 
flrmins the Powers-NotUn ar-. 
rangement. It la Ukewlse reported 
In New York that Neilan may di- 
roct the Peggy Joyce starring pic- 
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ProdQcers' Castiii|( Office 

Los Angeles, April 14. 

The plan for the establishment 
of a central casting offlce for the 
emiHoyment of screen actors to be 
operated by the Associated Motion 
Picture Producers was ratified at 
a meeting of that body last week. , 

A special oommittee is working . 
on the organization plans. It U.un- 
dcrstood the bureau may charge a 
amall commission to defray the 
overhead of the bureau at thb be- 
ginning, whlc^i will later be elimi- 
nated, and work provided fre*. _ ' .', ^ 

Selling Shipmali's Zoo 

, iXtOii .Angeles, April 14^." 
Word., has rei^c^hed h[ere that a 
Varied a^ortm^t o^ skunkf, mink, 
wildcats, cougar, deer, ^►ear, inoose, 
eagles, hus^y dogs a^d wh^te mj,ce 
and other {^nfoialSi,. belong 'hg to 
Nell Sbipman's Zoo., at Llbnhead, 
Idaho, wll^ bo (klaced on sale ' at ; 
auction in Coolln, Idaho, Aprlt 17. 

The sale was directed by the / 
District Court at Sand Point, 
Idaho, to satisfy a Judgment of $795 
which Sam Byers, a boatman, holds 
against the film zoo conducted by 
Miss Shipman. 

The picture camp Is closed while 
Miss Shipman is in New Yprk 
doing stage and picture worlc. The 
menagerie waui. originally shipped 
to Llonhead from here a,bout four 
years ago, when Miss Shipman went . 
there to make some scehes. 

MISS SWANSOH AHI) DeKILXi 

IXHI Anpoles. April 14. 
It is umlerstood GloWa Swanwon* 
regardless of •how many murv pin-.. 
tjurea she Is under contract tb natcei 
for iKamous Playors,.ihas given' her, 
\|rord to Cecil DeMUIe>Uist upomnn- 
ishing the V. P, •cr«<emen.t. he can 
have first call upon her jservlces. 



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PICTURES 



Wednesday, April 15, 1925 



L A. HOUSES SWAMPED LAST WEEK 
BY GILDA GRAY'S MET RECORD $45^83 



$7,400 I0R 2 FHJIS 
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liash '#eil l^uts Over Some- 
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'(CstimaiMl^ooptttai^K, 400,000; 
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''Iron Horse*' at Grauman*s Egjrptian Also TiJces 
Record with $24,400— ''Old Shoes'* GeU Another 
Record, Low, at Miller's, $900 — Cameo with 
$1,900 and Rialto at $3,700, Other Lows— Mil- 
lion Dollar, $15,000 and Loew*s Sute, $16,500 — 
World Smashing E^ent at Metr^>olitan 
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I4A8 As^elea, April 14. . 

Oilda Gray tore off the lid of tbe 
L<M AngiBles picture bause box ofQce, 
r«ceipta last week wben she broke 
the |42.a00,recprd n^sule by Ilwo^i 
Lloyd In •'|tot,W»ter'' at Jt^e. Metro- 
politan l^st week,; 'domp over |46,06|i' 
In Holy "Week. Prior to 'the open-, 
Ing of Miss Gray, theatrical ^lis^r, 
acres fcalculftteid lliat were ""'Bhe 
to Com^ Up to the record of' Lloyd 
during ttoly W^k khe^ would nave 
accomplttheidf irMid«fk. ' ' ' ^ 

Opentair "on «" BatUMaywtfli'raln 
practically ' ail ' day and tt»»- tUtme 
weather ■ condttlons - prevailing ' a 
part of Sunday. MIm Gray dtew> 
116,800 Cor the two days*. There 
Were crewda «tap,dlne: in line at ttt«. 
thre^ (int^n^ea from the tipie ^bei 
house opened until a^fer! th^'l^st 
performancei^. T*lye ahqw^ Werei 
given ort these tWo. days, and ^nora 
than 6,000^^ people wei'e tiirutid away 
iCrom the t)ox office. ' • — ' 

Monday and Tuesday Instead of 
the buslnem dropping to normal 
proportions. It gotbeybnd the House 
record, reaching over 14,000 each 
day, wltb the intake for the first 
four dayn over ,1^9.000. The screes 
feature waa "Tbe Goose Hangs 
High." I'his picture on Its' own 
might nave grossed $22,000, the 
' average business at this house of 
late. As Miss Gray played to the 
top money on her opening week, 
. with the: bans Of I^nt UftM fo^ 
this week it is \»iipig>cted 'Ihat ' the 
returns will -be ateoslaa lai'ge; 

The I onlr ottaw > hduse which 
seemed to be abU to get anywhere 
was . Gmauman'a <^gyptlan. Here' 
"The Iron Horse" went into a rec- 
ord we^lf, as ,^be school ^hildrep. 
were on vabatio'n. .getting OjVer J24,t 

^ 000. ■' ■•::':■■ •.;■ .,T. .. ■:,..,{, 

The bal^tice otl tfae^ d,owntowT)i 
housies seenifed to have a bacl, break. 
The weather on Saturday and Sun- 
day did not do the box office any 
good, and with the strong opposi- 
tion all Buffered heavily. 

"Too Many Kisses" moved over 
from the Metropolitan to the Rialto 
appeared to have been a mistake. 
The picture opened poorly and Just 
dragged its way through. 

Estimates for Last WeSk 

California — "Fighting the Flames" 
(Columbia). (B,00«; 2T-8»;) ' Toagh 
road, deservlhg mors. IMM, 

Million Dollar— "Spaniard" (Para- 
mount). ^ (3,eOO; 25 -8S.)' Started 
off fairly but not as w01I as run 
picture should in this house., Fea- 
tured actor Cortex no Valuq for 
draw. 116.000. 

Metropolitan— "The Goose H^ngs 
High" (Paramount). (3.700; 25-^5.) 
Everything here to. credit qt Gllda- 
Gray, ppiily house. re9ard poai^tered. 
Treitaendoua. ^ross. $4E,28d. . 

Qraufnan's Eoyptlan— ^-^ThiB Iron 
Horse" (Wijj. Fox). (1,860;: S0-L(d.) 
Holy days, rain and advf)rse con- 
ditions meapL^ ootliing so, far as 
sixth week was concerned. Attteiid- 
ance much hei^i^ thaQ,,,in e^tly. 
days of run„,vit|», jpatipfias clos^ to 
100 percent. $24,400. , - 'A 

Loew's, 8tat»~-"Conf«sslo«s -ot^M' 
Queen" (Metco-Ooldwya^, Otl300;> 
25-86). Hot keen to sed what «: 
queen had to. coafsss. Justness. uiv^ 
usually Ugtit. $16,600. » - ■. 

Criterion->-"Quo VacMs" (First Na- 
tional), - <1,«0»: 40-68.) 'Third 
week unwarranted fdrthls fofWIgii 
spectacle. $5,990. 

Forum-^The MIrftge" ^(Pro<l. 
Dist.). (1,800;. 2S-50.) Started, trff 
rather well and steadied doy>m to 
regular dally grind. $5,600. 

Miller's— "Old Shoes" (iMl Star). 
(900; 26-76.) (jash buyers evidently 
more interested in "New Shoes" 
Instead of "old" ones. Very few 
seem to know this picture ^s be- 
ing shown at all. .$900w : 

C«meo~"Rldin' Pretty" <UnU- 
versal). (800; ;t£->5.) Failed, to 
jibe with picture. title Getting. off 
to poor start, business did not ta)c^ 
any brisk "striae.' $1,9(J0.' 

R»alt(l>— "too Many Itlsscs'' (t*ar-. 
amotint). • (JfOO; M-i6.) " Mbving 
from* Met did not do house ttny 
good. Just could not catch on h^re. 
18,700. 



LOW GROSSES, 
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When a ttihiSe'droM>iaS from two 
to, tfaree-i thousand eTtery week can 
pull top mcMiey during 'HWy Week 
:when;the oth%r hou.*es dM a "brodie" 
upon their own admission' some- 
body is dessrvlng a world of credit. 
The palm must be handed to Nash 
Weill the >«teiwly imported manager 
for U. at the Hlalto. Arriving here 
eight weeks ago, Weil has pulled 
every: trick of 'Showmanship in this 
h|ou8e«nd< waited to play his trump 
caird (or (the,, prise dud week-r^two 
comirfete features for the price of 
one shotw, and it worked. The gross 
wouldn't set the world on fire, but 
it beat Its . nearest competitor by a 
couple of hundred berries. 

Nelson Bell, who dispenses pub- 
licity, f«r:> Oandall's ckalti 'OC pie'* 
ture: housas; which, by thto'ivay, >was 
IncreasfNV 'by one duriag..:thsr. past 
w^ek when Crandall purctiased a 
new netfhbochaod house here, the' 
"Home,'' mu(|ti^ be credited with 
being .a propagAndlst-T-he sent a 
stpry out to the dailies that Holy 
Wjeek was a big week for every one 
of' the Crandall houses and the local 
boys fell for it, eve%.golng soi far 
as to put a two-column he&d on the 
story ahdbox Iti Not bad. In view 
of : the "low down," at least in re- 
spect to the Metropolitan, the down- 
town house of the Crandall bunch 
of theatres, <where "Frivolous Sal" 
with "six stars" was shown. 

Estimates for Last >Veek 

Columbia — ^Eleanor Boardman In 
"The Way of a. Girl (M.-O.) (1,232; 
35-50>. Booked In preference to 
"The Dressmaker from Paris." and 
did well ; considering evSry thing. 
About $7,000. 

Metropolitan — "Frivolous Sal" (1st 
Nat-I) (1,642; 35-50). Title meant 
nothing. Although plugged as hav- 
ing "six stars," entire six didn't 
twinkle strong at Crandall's box 
office. Possible $5,600 tsMs it. 

Psisee — "Contraband" <Para- 
mount) (2v432; 35-50). Flop against 
terriac odds. Not true test of pic- 
ture, but ^ should have- done better 
in, this big and popular house. Un- 
der is.ooo^i . . 

ftja^to—^C^QUble-headari ''Greater 
Th«n»' Marriage'?; (Vitagraph) and 
"The. Ab? of InnoceAce".: (Warners) 
<1^9^7;, $5r50), . Tijis tsrwja is, great 
tiarea-ift hV^ter and Weil dofied It 
right, wh^n apri.i:iglng this, Jt-feri-l. 
"(Jreater Th^ij^ : Marriagt^V stood up 
brist. .Ge,mtjg $7,400. grofw.concsd l 
locally as host bft qf sl}o)v:manship 
h^re in m^ny a week., ij^?, ,♦,. ; 

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'<;61Umbia,' ' P^la IfJeKfl 'Jfn ' "Th6 
Chai'frler" ' '(.Pittr.) ; Metropolitan. 
Jrtckle CoOisrdn" in- ""ThcJ "Rag jrfan" 
(list fi.): fafeidfe. l^uste^ Keiat^n In 
"Seven Changes' (M.-G.); Rialto; 
"Che Last Laugh" (A. U. F^ A.-Un). 
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UYELY MT. VEBNUN, H. Y. 

Mt. Vernon. N. TT" April 14. 

Important devolnpmenta lately in 
the theatrical affairs of this city. 
Loew's newest houre (pictures) 
opened Saturday. Tlie Westches- 
ter ' (pictures) closed Sunday and 
will r^bpen April 27 with stock. 

"Plans are to he filed shortly for 
a n^w l^OO-seat picture house at 
FuUo^i avenue and Third street. It 
ijvlU be, erected by the Har John 
)Rea1ty 'Cftrpohitlon and leased by 
Charles A. Ooldreyor; wtro operates 
slk tWchire'-hous^ In The BroQX. 

There are. reports a con'strOctlon 
rompapy of ?»e\^ York cojo(emplute.s 
nnoUper .thoalrer.at Linc^kln and 
Mount. Vemoa avenues, policy not 
determtntd. ' i 

! The latter two housp$ .ireln dif- 
ferent secj^lpns of tho^clty. no the- 
|itrp'#i bpliip . frtc^tqd in ^iiher d'is- 
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Revivals for Holy Week 
Turn Out Pro6table 



Provi4onca, April 14. 
(Drawing population 300,000) 

:With grQsses lower than they 
have b«ei^ in weeHs, not one house 
in the town failed to show «' profit 
last wQ^k. due to tlie general, policy 
of booking in old pictures for Holy 
Week revivals ^- "resurrections',' 
Wofjld b« a hotter word, ludglns 
from pqins o( th« ancient pic^uraa 
shown. r-t .. 1.. 

The Strand was the only house 
h6t using repeaters and apparently 
dtdn't suffer much, grossl^ aroubd 
$6,100. little better than tHe Ma- 
Jestfc, the biggest house here. Which 
pulled an even $6,000 With "Heart's 
Haven" and "An^erican Mamiers." 

lOpenlng with '"The Thfef of biig- 
dad" Monday, the baby Rialtq pre- 
sented a dai^ change oi program 
with re -rims, Qnishin|( up with a 
bang Saturday, wl^en It grossed 
$1,770 on the opening day of ".Char- 
ley's Aunt" ,V , ■'^}\' 

Last WMies Estimatss 

Majestic — (2,800; 10-16-26-40). 
"Heart's Haven" and "American 
Manners." Not so good. 'but nobody 
kicked. $6,000 claimed. 

Strand— (2,200; 15-25-40). "For 
Another Woman" and "High Gear" 
(both sute rights). $6,100 esti- 
mated. 

Victory— (1,960; 16-;6-40K "Chu 
Chin Chow" (M.-OC) andt "Amorica" 
(U. A.). ShoppSrs helped here. too. 
"Chu" should be a good draw on 
normalweek. About '$i.800. 

Modem— .(1.600: 10 - IS - tS - 40). 
"Peter Pan" and "Ltttls Women." 
W'ay off. but showing prbflt at 
$3,000. 

Rialto— (M48: 10-16*26-40). Re- 
vival weelc, dally change of pro- 
gram. Around $1,T00 for first five 
days, while "C^harley's Aunt." open- 
ing Saturday, grossed $1,770 in sin- 
gle day. 

This Wsak 

Majestic, "Declasse" and "Mar- 
riage In Transit"; Strand. "Who 
Cares" and "New Toys"; Victory. 
"The Monster" and "Dangerous In- 
nocence"; Modern, '"The Dress- 
maker from Paris" and *TE*ercy"; 
Rialto. "Charley's Aunt" and "Su- 
per-Speed." 

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For the greater part of last week 
the . stock market as far as the 
amusemsnt stocks were concerned 
waS' virtually at a standstill, as was 
also the rest of ttie market Evi- 
dently the over-discounting of the 
stability of cbndttions had lost Its 
tiunch and tnatterf were riSfitlmlnij; a 
much firmer condition. 
■ Thto w^k. Vm. first few days of 
trading saw an umn^cedented -come., 
b^ck on ths- part ef Famous Players 
cc^mmbn' %hlch almost totiched IQO 
yesterday, something unheard' of la 
tl^s history Ptt^t stojolE o|i tlifi 
market,' ■-,,,,- ' "'V ' . '■■ \' 
. The . othar amusement securities. 
h6wtvcr. did not keep .pace with the 
f;p, comeback and the greater part 
dropped off a fractibn here and 
there. 

A resume of last week's market 
showed: 






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liaatman Kd. B.SOO HOW 
Pam. PlBf.. 20.400 WH 
Do., 9ti... too 106' 
IjMwn. Inc.4S.400 
Metro-Uold.. Z.SOO 
Orphfum ... 1,100 t»fi 
CURB 
M.P. CaplUI 400 ITH 

P«tl>« «00 4TH 

tinivrrsal .. 200 251i 
Warner Bro* 2.000 lSt( 

At the close of yesterday's "trad 
ing the following was the situation: 

Sales. HIrk. I,ow.CkMe. Chre. 
Ra^tman Rod. 40S 10* 108% 100 + U 
FaioM* ina]r..ll,«W *»% 0714 V!% -~ ^ 

»» prtf 200 101 107 107 + i 

rxjf^'a Inc.. 7.90S K% 28V4 MH - V, 
Metro-OoM . . MO 10% 20 20 — 14 
Orphwrn too 2«S4 28% 28V4 + 14 

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(Continued fr&m Page M) 
scop,t of house operation. Institu- 
tional advertising, etc.. as wsp set 
forth in this publication soms waeks 
ago. It stated that they wars for 
quality production in the matter of 
pictures, quality li^. presentation and 
quality In exhibition. That they 
were totally against any sort of a 
combination that was primarily 
worked out for the purpose of price 
cutting. 

Nathan Burkan followed and put 
a series of questions to Katz. ob- 
taining from him the statement 
that he believed in a policy of let- 
ting the other fellow live and that 
his organlsatloa was not going Into 
the field pf j;he other exhibitor and 
trying to oompel' his going f^ces 
with them or meeting wltl^ opposi- 
tion that they would set up against 
ttiem, 'also that l(t locations where 
they made a''',6cfnnectJoH '^prfth^ a, 
house a,pd.. there Wm .ap^ther .ftk- 
bibitor in, opposition, .tljey, woiil4 
not 'try to .shut off hia acps^ to. 
products frodi! tlu»< bigger^ producers 
.tt^Ht ttie bi»i>osltion had'< etijayed 
litfior to their advent in' his tsti*- 
tory. Bbrkah after thahliing Kats 
for hU 8ta.lem^nts' (heh , isunche^ 
ihto .a'geh^^ resumo, of the Katz, 
renjarks and . topped it ^Itb a 
warning to "ithe mastpc mli|ds Sif 
the industry" who, acooriilng to him 
seem to indldate that the 1t>usi'ness' 
was made solely for their owh |?ur- 
p>oses, stating "tha^' within. '^e hext 
month there yrlll be 3,000, orginlzed 
exhibitors Ln this country tbat were 
going into the field to Jlgiit Ibrtheir 
very existenoe and ' were - joing tO' 
use every available legal msthod to 
safeguard their Interestsi 

Coiisn's' Qrsatest Spsseh 

Then Sidney S. Cohen rose and 
threw a bombshell on a $<> minute 
speech that was the greatest that 
Cohen ever made in his IIM. He 
explained that h4 was glaid to ,boitr 
of the statements "that Kats had: 
made because there was a sMuktilon 
Ih Springfield, 111., where W. W. 
Watts, a member of the M. P. T.O. 
A., controlled Sfv^ral theatres and 
where' he had 1>ee|n. approached, by 
a . representative ot the MldT^West 
Booking Corp. (B. & K.) with, the 
proposition that they tako oysC' his 
theatres and operate them glv^lng 
him 60 per cent of the profit On 
Watts refusal to bstfoms a iMtrty to 
the deal B. & K. filed plans to build 
in the town. Cohen stated that he 
only Called this to the att^ntlclta of 
Katz be<^use he felt sure tbat he 
did not know it and he f^lt that as 
soon as Katz became aware oC the 
actual situation that he would take 
steps to adjust the matter and leave 
Watts alone In bla- own town' un- 
molestibd. 

With this sttot of Cohen'r the 
meeting broke Up. There Was a 
private discussion between .^Katz 
and Cohen after, the latter** talk 
and It was later stated VUtX- aome 
sort of a proposition would be 
worked put to loav* Wi|tt4 lt|;.C)pn- 
trol of the Springfield s(tuatlon^ ' 

In all the T. 0- C. C. meeting 
served aS splendid firewdrks^ afid 
press agency foi* the Milwaukee 
Convention Of the %,' V. T. O. A. 
which takeJB plsce in May. ' '' 
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la ths fkcs of this, several of tha 
largar organisations ar« said to 
hara made overtures. No names 
were mentioned, but the natural in. 
ference would have to be that it 
was Famous and First National, as 
neither Metro-Qoldwyn or Fox. 
would, give up their product to op. 
position to their own houces. An 
independent exchange, which oper- 
ates only locally In the New York 
and New Jersey territories, is said 
to have stepped Into line and 
topped the proposition originally 
made by the Chadwick organlza< 
tton, which proposed that a cer- 
tain part of their financing should 
come of the Independent exhibitors 
ii^ th4i,.evf^t, th*.t they restricted 
their p'roduot to the Independent 
houses ^Ic^niB, fmd sttttefl that they 
werjQ r^ad^ to ^do bu)llntfs8 With the" 
indepen'dients' wltheilt ally' kdvance.^ 

A combination of thlJt )cind of the 
i/idepen3i*nts Wbiilrf .be thft softest 
thli^ in ftie' world for the B. & K. 
propdsitloti, for thry^riuld be able 
to lino i^i» With Lee OCR «f Picca!- 
dflly 'f6r thtrtr presentatlohs'ln NeW 
YofK, WhlAi 'would give 'them a 
BroadWky shdwthg, teild th« house 
irould pbilsibiy be able to stand up 
on ths strength 'of their surround^ 
ing sh(/w« rather than on the fllia 
Itself and OchS In turn might possi- 
bly bS able to go in on a deal 
]^hereby the cost of the presenta- 
tion/' mlf*it i>e' crit do<«^ through 
farming them out after the Broad- 
way run to some of the larger 
neighborhood iiouses. 
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Claik and McCullough i 
Sign as Picture Stars 

Bobby Clark and Paul McCullough, 
comedy stars of the "Music Box 
Revues" of 1023 and 1926, have been 
signed for the Hurst Prodactions. 
Inc.. for a series of Ibut feature 
pitoduttlons; ' ' The contract' was 
closed this week With the Sanction 
and* permission of Sam H. Harris. 
who bars the musical Comedy stars 
und^r' contract for * ' number ot 
y^s.^ "^.''O. Hurst "head of the 
Hurst Prodticdons sljiiri^d tb'e final 
papers yi^isterday aflttern'Oon! 

The firs^ of the pictures Is to be 
starts >l)but May 15 and' It is 
to t)e'wWtte'n; by George V. Hojsart 
All foiir pictures are to be made at 
a studio pear New Tork. 

No ojiri^ptor has b^en selected aa 
y^t, nor ba.ve any releasing, arrange- 
ments been concluded. Hurst re^ 
fused to 4ivulge the. fl^ai|ciai ar- 
raagexQento that were mad* 'with 
Clikrlc iSJ94 . McCuUoogh , %» ,*btalB 
thelT' algiuitures. .: •!» i ' a,- • i >,• 



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RoIIe ilay Co to JP. 0. C 

Los Angeles, ^^rtl 14. 
Sam tloTk may swinir 9T«r Jlrom 
First Nattonal to the I|rodi»cer*' 
tMitributt^ Corporation: .:^poH« 
havt it\bdt Rork will flni^lcs a unit 
headed'by Lewis Stone a^d directed 
by AlfrSd % Oreen. whl<^ wUl mak« 
tour tdcfpres a year. ' 
Job* C"Pllhn, of the >. D. d^ 
|*Bft for ■;^^rew• toric f6d^:^or tha 
iTnlversal'i Wfist'fe^t wiirtb line ""fpo** 'of (Consummating the doat 
l> a string of tWb 6r'thr*» 4dz*n •'"°? *»,^'»<> •*•<* .tO he ' inglin* 
^' *'th t*o,,otbfe4proaM'cersi^ tie .up 

with hf» cdi'poration,' bujt is hold- 
ing up details uixtil tlSe aieala art 
actually pq^ovijif. ' '^.^ 

STEANli'^ 5J:TirRiria> liCENSE 

, Oloutaster. Mass.. Af)«l 14, 
^ The' Strand, the Ifceniie ' of whjcb 
was revoked Ijecause ot'a. ch^^s 
thai the "no-standing 'law",,I»ad been 
violated, was. returned/ after • a; 
lapse of two, and oit«>balf days. 

Manager Fred Shehay now Is 
putting these words in Wg type la 
all his advertiaemcots: "No Stand- 
ing!" 



■tip ^ __ ,^ __ __^, _^,_ 

theatres In the tltrie towns o^. I|dwu. 
Npbrasica ,and Missouri fc'y talcing 
pver whatili'kndfrn' aaXh^ H6srttt- 
ler Amusement Co. circuit.* This 
fcfllows bard on «b« heehi' of .their 
taking over' the Scblae OlreufC in 
nirthem Ikew Tork arid the 6))arkB 
houses lo PWJrida. "The Host«ttl«r 
circuit. >had' Us headquarters in. 
Omaha. , and whils some / ,.of tha 
houses qaraed aa having b«ea ac-. 
quired by Universal In this, deal are 
reported not to have' bs«n h«M by 
the Hostettiers there are hUfDclent 
in their string to make the acquisi- 
tion a noteworthy one as far as 
small towns are concerned. 
Combination of Indepandenta 
Atop of this Is the situation in 
New JTork. where It appears that 
another c< ublnation of Inde- 
pendents amoi^f the exhibitors is 
about to (ome Into being, whereby 
some 290 houses in the Metropoli- 



Tork and New Jersey, 'would be 
lined up in a combination to buy 
collectively in face of the big cir- 
cuits. This would be a direct fight 
against the Loew-Keith-Albee and 
Fox houses. In the^ territory. Seven 
distributing organizations named as 
being ready to co-operato with the 
Independent exhibitors are As- 
sociated Exhibitors. Warner Bros.. 
Universal, Vita^Traph, P. B. O. and 
I. E. Chadwick. 






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HOSTETTLEK CHAIH SALE 

Des Moines, April 14. 
Four Iowa picture houses, Casino 
and Odeon.. MafshalltoWn, and 
Rialto ^nd Strand. Mlssburi Valley, 



tan area, including Greater . New *** invoivied in the purchase of the 



Hostettler Amusement CJo., Omaha, 
by the Universal, 

Thirty-five houses in loTiTft, Ne- 
braska and Missouri are in the 
Hostettler chain formerly controlled 
by John E. and Jame9 O. Hostettler. 



"We Moderns" for Miss Moore 
Los Angeles, April 1* 

First National has "bought "We 
Moderns," the Zai\Bwlll ,^tory, tor 
Colleen Moore. 



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PICTURES 



VARIETY 



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MENJOirS $20,000 SURPRISES; 
POLA DROPS TO $21,734 



«<Heart of a Siren" at $10300 and ''Smouldering 
Fires" with $9,060 Create Low Records for 
Colony and Piccadilly — ''Man and Maid" at 
Capitol Showed $39300, a Flop— "Grass" 
Startles, Taking $10,621— "Charley's Aunt" 
Holding Own at $7363 



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In all. Holy Week did not affect 
the Broadway pictur* houses so 
/tremendously In the face of the gen- 
eral slump that haa been in voKue 
during the past four or five weeks. 
The flguree therefore In a general 
eomparisoB do not show that the 
exhibition end of the Industry re- 
ceived so bad a blow on the Main 
Stem. Of course here and there 
where the bad boys were shpwn the 
receipts dropped considerably under 
the average for the year, but this 
week all of the exhibitors are <aklng 
heart axaln for In most instances 
the first three days of the week 
showed a decided return toward pre- 
Lenten receipts at the box offlces. 

The surprise of the week was the 
decidedly strong showing made by 
the Famous picture, "A Klsa In the 
Dark." at the Rialto with Adolphe 
ICenJou in the starring role. The 
picture turned in $20,028.26 at the 
window whidi was an $8,000 Jump 
•ver what the house had the previ- 
ous week with a Vitagrapb flim. As 
against that Pola Negri In "The 
Charmer" was a distinct dissap- 
polntment at the RItoU where she 
drew $21,784.76 and was not given a 
•eoond week at the Rialto. 

At the Capitol the Elinor Qlyn 
picture, "Man and Maid." did a de- 
sided flop, registering $l»,800, which 
(ell way short of the aTerage bnsi- 
aess mark of the house. The Strand, 
With "I Want My Man." got $28,400, 
Which wasn't any too good. 

The hard-luek twins of the past 
few weeks, the Colony and the 
ttooadilly. continued their kMlng 
•treak. The former got $10,800 
With 'The Heart of a Siren." and 
the latter, which held over "Smoul- 
dering Fires," dropf>ed'to a low of 
|t,080. This marked the lowest re- 
Mlpts at both of these houses since 
ftey have been open. 

"Charleys Aunt" at the little 
Cameo, although falling off to a 
Mrtain extent, managed to show a 
^vas that Is better than average 
MMness for the house and deliv- 
ered a good profit The take was 
$7,888. The Central finished the 
MB of "As No Man Has Loved" on 
Matnrday night with around $8,400 
tor a six-day figure. 

"OrtLBM,- the freak at the Cri- 
Wlon, haa developed amasing 
Mrength and is getting a strong 
play, there being standees at al- 
most every performanee. The final 
•B last week was $10,881. which is 
k figure way over seating capacity, 
#9cclally for a two-a-day policy. 
At the Aator. which could hold 
■uch more, 'rfhe Lost World" 
Allowed $13,800. The picture flnUhes 
there this week. 

Estimate* for Last. Week 

Astor— "The Lost World" (First 
NaUonal) (1,181; $1.65-$2.20). la 
Showing remarkable strength at the 
box oflflce and maintalninK an even 
average over the ten weeks during 
which the picture has been here. 
Finishes this week, to possibly be 
followed by "Free and E:qual." Last 
week $13,300. 

Csmeo — "Charley's Aunt" (Pro. 
piBt Corp.) (548; 60-86). Holy 
Week dented the business a little, 
but it was still sufficient to show a 
handsome profit for both the house 
and picture, and this week it has 
returned to the standee class again. 
Receipts, $7,883.66. 

Capitol— "Man and Maid" (Metro- 
Ooldwyn) (6,460; 60-$l.«6). DespUe 
the fact that the feature offerInK 
was weak, the house showed $88,- 
800 at the box office. 

Central— "As No Man Hi^s Loved" 
(Fox) (922; 60-76). Last week was 
the final one of a long run given 
this picture here. It finished with 
a showing a little better than $3,400. 
On Sunday night the Fox people 
opened "The Fool" at the house, 
changing to a two-a-day policy and 
reserved seats. 

Colony— "The Heart of a Siren" 
•First National) (1,980; 60-85-99). 
Last week continued the hard luck 
streak at this house with $10,800 
being about the final figures nt the 
box office. This week "The Wizard 
*i Oa" came in, and it looks &h 
mough the luck had turned. 

Criterion — "Grass" (Famous 



Unexplained $16,000 
Sh<minsr of State, Boston 

Boston, April 14. 
(Drawing population, 900,000) 

The two big straight picture 
houses of this city within a few 
blocks of each uptown. Loe'w's State 
and Fenway, found conditions wide- 
ly different last week. The Fenway 
had slack business up to Saturday 
night with f'o blame on Holy Week. 
The State fonnd the going better 
than It ever has been for a Holy 
Week, with the gross above normal. 
No explanation could be offered un- 
less It was that the houses draw 
from a different clientele. 

At the start of this week things 
did not look very encouraging for 
the regular picture houses, due to 
the new flock of legitimate attrac- 
tions opening in town and th- r"- 
lease here of two feature pictures. 

"Quo Vadis" (First National) 
opened at the Tremont Temple Sun- 
day night with two performances 
daily scheduled ^nd the house scaled 
from 36c to $1. It !iad opposition 
hi the opening at the Park of the 
Ltnian Glsh picture, "Romola" 
(Metro-Ooldwyn) at $1.50 tor the 
evening performances. This Is also 
shown twice daily. 

Last Weefc's EstlmatM 

Fenway (1,800; 10-71). About 
$M00: low business with "The 
Recreation of Brian Kent." 

State (4.000; 60-/6). "Kiss in the 
Dark" and "TTje Way of a Gb-r*; 
$18,000. 

Medmw (.58; »-Sr-40). TM 
$8,000 last week with "The Recrea- 
tion of Brian Kent" and "The Re- 
deeming Sin." 

Beaoon, eajMiclty, scale, attraction 
and gross same as Modem. 

BUFFALO WALLOPED 

Buffalo, April 14. 

Business dropped oompletely last 
week. Good Friday turned eat to be 
the worst day of the year, with all 
theatres closed until 8 p. m. 
Last Week's Estimate* 

Hip (2,400; 60)— "The Great Di- 
vide" held op extraordinarily well 
and held for week $18,000. 

Leaw's Stats (8,400; 86-60)— "Mine 
With th« Iron Door" and vaudeville. 
Succumbed to holiday eondltlons. 
$11,000. 

LafayHte Square (3,400; 86-60)— 
"In TDrny Wo*ian's Life" and vaude- 
ville. lSBtimated^$14,000. 



San Francisco, April 14. 

The worst week in a theatrical 
year turned Into one of the best of 
the season by Uncle Barn's monster 
fleet of 146 vessels and 46,000 men. 
"Thousands of visitors were pack- 
ing every available room in hotels 
and boarding houses last week. 

Not any one theatre stood out 
above another — all did as much as 
they could hold. 

Estimates for Last Week 

Loew's WaHleld— Corinne Griffith 
in "Declasse" (1st Nat'l) looks like 
come-back after disappointment of 
"Love's Wilderness." Fanchon and 
Marco stirred up additional inter- 
est with local Cambrian Welsh 
Chorus (18). Llpschultx and his 
Music Masters, using special series 
of Robert Bruce Overture scenics, 
taking well, one of musical fea- 
tures. Got $22,000. 

Granada— "Secrets of the Night" 
and farewell of Paul Ash and his 
orchestra at this house. Ash domi- 
nant and outstanding attraction for 
Granada for three years. His good* 
bye week brought added money to 
box office. Figured at $19,800. 

California — ^Betty Compson, in 
"New Lives for Old" (F. P.). Betty 
good bet here. Max Dolln musVc as 
stage feature. Gross, $18,600. 

Imperial — Final week of "Thief 
of Bagdad." Neighborhood of $7,- 
800. 

Cameo — This little house went 
after the sailor business with minia- 
ture girl show and "Ridin' Pretty." 
Caught on to $8,800. 



ALDnrE, $13,000 HOLY WEEK 

Pittsburgh, April 14. 

Last week at the Aldine, although 
Holy Week, Louis K. Sidney, div- 
ision manager for the Loew thea- 
tres, drew $11,800 into the box 
oflOce through a Jaxs Week. 

Credit for tills achievement Is 
given Sidney, who revived the Jazs 
Week for the third Ume and got 
away with it. 

Capacity of the Aldine la $18,000. 



Players) (608; $1.86). This picture 
has developed into a distinct sur* 
prise and it is playing to standees 
at almost every performance. Last 
week the receipts showed $10,821. 

Piccadilly— "Smouldering Fires" 
(Universal) (1.860; 60-86-99). A 
mistake was nrmde in holding this 
picture over for a second week and 
the receipts went all to pieces and 
a new low was touched for the 
house. The figures showed $9,060. 

Rialto— "A Kiss In the Dark" (Fa- 
mous Players) (1,980; 60-86-99). 
Adolphe Menjou certainly proved 
his box office value with this pic- 
ture on Broadway. The receipts of 
$2*i028.26 tell the story more effect- 
ively than a lot of words can. 

Rivoli — "The Charmer" (Famous 
Players) (2.200; 60-86-99). Pola 
Negri did not display any remark- 
able strength in this piiture, ni least 
in accordance with her previous 
productions on Broadway, and as n 
result there was but a sInKle week 
allotted to the foature. The box 
office return was $21,734.75, at least 
$2,000 under what she was expected 
to do. 

Strand— "I Want My Man" (First 
Natlon.Tl) (2.900; 35-65-85). The 
.second bl^Rest Broadway house 
ilropped down somewhat In business 
In.st week, getting $26,400, even 
though the house carried a heavy 
advertlslntr campaign for a Harold 
Lloyd reissue which was played In 
conjunction with the feature. 



FLEET TURNS HOLY 
WEEK'S FRISCO BIZ 



45,000 Men Packed Every- 
thing in Town — Esti- 
mates for Weeic 



LOVE AND POULTRY 
TITLES GOT $12,000 TOP 

Warners' ''Bridge of Sighs" 

Retitled — Reviewers Didn't 

Give Local Girl Break 



(Drawing population 600,000) 
Kansas City. April 14. 

The two Newman houses ofCu'ed 
titles suggestive of the poultry 
market, with "The Swan," and "The 
Qoose Hangs High," while the other 
two first-run theatres, Liberty and 
Mainstreet, tried titles with love, 
"Learning to Love" and "Love's 
Temptation." The real name of tne 
latter film, from the Warner Broth- 
ers studio, is "The Bridge of Sighs," 
but that seemed too cold for the 
Kansas City fans, hence the change. 

Names, however, did not matter 
much, it was the week before 
Easter. 

At the Newman "The Swan" of- 
fered a local angls which was 
thought would help some. Frances 
Howard, a former Kansas City girl, 
appeared in the leading role, bat 
t)\e papers failed to give her a 
break; In fact, stated that Helen 
Lee Worthing, In the second fem- 
inine role, eclipsed the other. 

The Liberty, in an attempt to 
attract some customers, also of- 
fered a revival of the Chaplin "Pay 
Day," but It failed to help. 

Estlmatss for Last Week 

Nswman — "The Swan (F. P.) 
(1,980, 36-40-60). Ned Wayburn's 
Jazs Revue extra feature. Adolphe 
Menjou, well liked here, strongly 
featured. Notices about 60-60. Hit 
close to $11,000. 

Royal — '"The Goose Hangs High" 
(F. P.) (920, 85-60). Lots of enter- 
tainment verdict. $7,000. 

Liberty — "The Bridge of Sighs" 
(Warners) (1.000, 86-60). Manage- 
ment for some reason played this 
one under title of "Love's Tempta- 
tion." Although advertised as a 
Warner classic, hardly up to stand- 
ard this Arm has established here. 
Around $8,600. 

Mainstrset — "Learning to Love" 
($.800, 26-60). Constance Talmadge. 
Five-act vaudeville c«mpl«t«4 regu- 
lation program. Business right at 
$13,000. 

First-run films at other hooses: 
"Dick Turpln." Pantages; "The 
Price She Paid," Globe; "Forgive 
and Forget," Garden. 



CHICAGO HAS 2D 
LOWESTWEEK, 

$30,750 

Holy Week Bumped It— 

McVicken Did Well 

with $22,000 



ZERO HOUR FOR PHHIY HOUSES; 
STANLEY, mm-, FOX, $19,000 



Only Two Theatres to Make Showing and Staging 
Program Warfare — ''Yolanda'* Dies at $2,000 and 
Herd" Finishes to Under $7,500 



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Philadelphia. April 14. 

Last week was the aero hour in 
the fllm houses preparatory to go- 
ing over the top this (Easter) week. 

The Stanley and Fox were notable 
exceptions to the general rule of 
poor business. The Stanley had an 
outstanding program of months 
with "The Dressmaker from Paris," 
Henri Scott, baritone, and Fowler 
and Tamara, specialty dancers. The 
Fox had one of the best pictures it 
has had since the Christmas holi- 
days, and the surrounding program 
was good also. Business was slight- 
ly uneven and. in keeping with most 
all local theatres, legit, vaudeville 
and pictures, collapsed at the end 
of the week. 

The Aldine scratched along rather 
painfully, although in the first part 
of the week there were Indications 
that "The Lost World" would hold 
its own Holy Week. It had been 
originally decided to end the run 
this week; then two more weeks 
were added; then taken off again; 
then a single week further was an- 
nou;iced, and that's the way it 
stands now, with "Grass" announced 
to come in April 27. The Aldine has 
been reported definitely as staying 
open all summer. 

"Yolanda" Flops 

The Arcadia had a far worse time 
than the Aldine, and so did the 
Stanton. "Yolanda," the Marlon 
Davis picture, must be classed as a 
complete flop In Its two weeks' stay 
at the little Arcadia, where It had 
been hoped it could stay for a month 
or more. It is the second Davles 
picture In a row to flop locally. 
"The Thundering Herd" made a 
sad showing at the Stanton, despite 
good notices. "North of 36" and 
"The Thupderlng Herd," issued. In 
a way, as companion pieces, have 
been dismal failures here. Both 
have been shown at the Stanton. 
The Karlton, Palace and Victoria 
were all way off. 

On the Stanley bill are Alexander 



Klrilloff and his Russian Balalaika .Saturday 



Orchestra, Ricardo Martin and 
Grace Wagner, vocalist, and a dance 
novelty. The Fox has Dorothy Jar- 
don, operatic prima donna; the 
Glorias, dance specialists, and 
Harpland, a novelty, with 16 people. 
From this It may be seen that the 
Stanley has again entered the ring 
In competition with the Fox in the 
matter of surrounding programs, 
and that the Fox Is continuing to 
put its best foot forward. The bat- 
tle this spring should be interest- 
ing and ought to insure the flbn 
fans better entertainment than they 
have had for a long time. 

Estimates for Last Week 

Stanley— (4,000— 86, 60 and 76), 
"The Dressmaker from Paris" 
(Paramount). Critics liked the pic- 
ture more than any which house 
has had in weeks and bill was well- 
rounded one. Gross touched $22,- 
600; not bad for Holy Week. 

Stanton— (1,800— 36, 60 and 76), 
"The Thundering Herd" (Par- 
amount). Second and final week 
for this Western, which got good 
notices, but not much support. 
Dropped to less than $7,600; very 
weak for this house. 

Aldine— (1,600— $1.86), "The Lost 
World" (First National). Eighth 
week. Trade fluctuating now, and 
so is decision on closing date. 
Around $9,000; perhaps under that 
figure. 

Fox— (3,000— 99), "Learning to 
Love" (First National). Well liked 
by critics. Bill good, too. Did tre- 
mendous business middle of week, 
slumping badly Friday and Satur- 
day 80 that figure was bought down 
to $19,000, or less. 

Arcadia — (800 — 50), "Tolanda" 
(Metro-Qoldwyn, 2d Week), Final 
week of this fllm very bad. picture 
proving out-and-out flop. Probably 
under $2,000. "Quo Vadls" opened 
big this Monday. 

Karlton— (1,100— 60), "The Price 
of Pleasure." Below usual low av- 
erage for house, and lucky If It got 
$2,000. "Kiss in the Dark" opened 



Chicago, April li. 

Holy Week played havoe with th« 
larger loop movie houses, whils 
the smaller ones ran along ap- 
parently unhurt. Despite extrava- 
gant stage specialties and flrst-claaa 
screen attractions at the Chicago, 
that house reached the second low- 
est gross. 

"Romola," which opened at ths 
Roosevelt for an Indeflnlts run, dM 
not receive any substantial sapport. 
This week wip tell the story. 

McVicksr's. with Pola Negri la 
"The Charmer," stood the tsst bet- 
ter than sxpeoted, getting a Ilttls 
aver $23,000. 

Estimats for Last Wosk 

Chicago — "Cheaper to Ifarry" 
(M.-G.) (4,600; M-76). Sapplanted 
by spectacular stage spaclalties 
without powerfuul names, Chicago 
scored lowest week of season and 
second lowest week since opening 
of house. Only $80,760. 

McVicker's— "The Charmer" (Fa- 
mous Players) (8,400; 60-76). With 
Pola Negri, showed small profit at 
$22,600. 

Monro*— "The Hunted Woman" 
(Fox) (87$; 60). Usual bnslness for 
ordinary fe ture; $8,900. 

Orpheum — "The . Rag Man" 
(M.-G.) (778; 10). Coogan fkaturs 
showing promising results with 
next week's sstlmatea passing 
opening wsek; $9,600. 

Rsndelph— "Let ISr Buek" and 
'Tsle of Vanishing li«n" (U.) (MO; 
46). One sf first twin bllli loop. 
Tendency ts Mister rsoslpts; 
$4,700. 

Roosevelt — "Romola" (lasplnu 
Uon) (1,400; 60-66-76). Rsgardlea* 
of the poor showing on initial ap- 
pearanf:e, looks Uk* it will eateh 
on; $11,400. 



BALTO. ITAY OFF 



Baltimore, April 14. 
(Drawing population, 8804W) 

The only box offices not greatly 
affected by the penitential period 
on the eve of Kaster wtrs those at 
the Metropolitan and th* RIvoU. 
Estlmatss for Last W**k 

Lye*um (88-1.00) — "Th* Sky 
Raider, with Capt. Nungessar la 
person. Business fair. 

Rivoli (8,800; 26-75)— "Sally (8d 
week). Little slack. Ahead of cor- 
responding week last year. 

Century ($,800; 80-76)— "Tlew 
Lives for Old". Light film plus off 
Y/eek equaled low returna Dropped 
$2,000 under previous week; $10,000. 

New (1,800; 36-60)— "The Top of 
the World." House hsrd hit by 
seasonal slumps Dropped to $8,000. 

Metropolitan (1,600; 16-10)— "Th* 
Mirage." Selwyn script better for 
screen than stage. Highly satisfac- 
tory week. 

Hipp*4lrom* (8,300; 26-76)— 
"Trouplng with Bllen" and vaude- 
ville. About $7,000. 

Psrfcwav (1,4«0; 26-60)— "Women 
and Gtold.' Hous* g*ttlng first runs 
recantlr, but business did not resist 
seasonal declln*. Not over |4,0« . 

Qardon (2,$00; 26-50)^"B«yond 
th* Border" and vanda? '1*. ■v*n 
this popular oomblnatlon hons* oft 
with rosL Abont $t,roo. 
This W**k 

Century, "Th* Dr*ssmaker from 
Paria"; Lyceum, "Romola"; Rivoli, 
"The Lady"; New, "Dixie Handl- 
cap'; Parkway, "Air Mail"; Garden. 
"Th* D*adwood Coaeh"; Hippo- 
drome, "Greed": Metropolitan, 
"Recompense." 



INDEFEHDEVTS FOR STRAHD 
Providence, April 14. 

Manager Edward S. Reed, sf the 
Strand here, has booked the entire 
Chadwlck and Columbia picture 
output for the coming season. 

Three months ago the Strand lost 
tlie exclusive Paramount rights /or 
the town, which it had held for 
10 years. 



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1»1CTURES 



Wednesdajr, April 16. 1026 



U. k^ YEAR'S FILM LAYOUT 
DISaOSED AT ABRANTS BANQUET 



Conference by Executives and Start — ^Mary Pick- 
ford's Birthday Peurt of Party — Quotas for Chap- 
lin's and Fairbanks' Pictures 



Ix>a Angeles, April 14. 

The week's confereAce of United 
Artists executives and their con- 
tributing stars ended with a ban- 
quet to Hiram Abrams by Joseph 
M. Schenclc anc the departure for 
New York of the former. Though 
the banquet was given in honor of 
Abrams, it was an occasion for 
Mary Pickford also. It was her 
birthday, and among the guests 
assembled were members of her im- 
mediate family. 

During the conference It was 
planned for Douglas Fairbanks to 
deliver another picture this year 
besides "Don Q.," which he is nn- 
Ishiijg. This latter picture, it is 
planned, will have a spring release 
In a New York run house, and then 
get its general release in the fall. 
Mtss Pickford is to make at least 
one more picture besides 'Xittle 
Annie Rooney," if not two, with 
William S. Hart to provide two, the 
first of which wIU be "Tumble- 
weed." Rodolph Valentino is to 
make five pictures altogether during 
his contract, which is to run two 
and one-italf years. 

Also dlscuBsed at the sessions 
held was the matter of the quota to 
be asked for Charlie Chaplin's "The 
Ooldrush" and Fairbanks' "Don 
Q." It is figured that the Chaplin 
picture will be ready for release 
early this summer and that the 
world premiere will be at Orau- 
man's Egyptian in HoUjrwood at the 
conclusion of the run of "The Iron 
Horse." 

There w -e present at the dinner, 
besldee all of the artists who will 
release through U. A., Mrs. Char- 
lotte Pickford, Lottie Pickford and 
her husband, Allen Forrest; Peg 
and Constance Tidmadge, Buster 
Keaton, Arthur Kelly, vice-presi- 
dent of United Artists; R. W. Mac-. 
Farlane, foreign representative; 
Natalie Talmadge and Syd Chaplin. 



NEW FINANCING 

CORP.FORMED 

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STRIFE BETWEEN 

(Continued from Pa?e 26) 

get him away from Famous and it Is 
understood that a couple of offers 
have been made to this male comer. 
On the other hand Famous is 
said to have been casting about In 
the contract gardens of some of the 
other companies and tried to land 
Colleen Moore. The reason for the 
star and her husband leaving Los 
Angeles for a trip ttMt and a three 
months* tour of Burope Is to take a 
rest ad let the producing organiza- 
tion think over terms that they have 
laid down for a continuance of the 
contract they hold with Miss Moore, 
she being reported as ready to Jump 
to Famous if First National does 

^ not come across. 

Shortsge of Male OraWe 
The greatest dearth at present 

; aeems to be male stars who can 
pull at the box office and that bid- 
ding for them Is going on In spir- 
ited fashion is shown by the fact 
that Adolphe Menjou wants to 
break bis existing contract with 
Famous and seek other fields. Fa- 
mous developed Menjou for the 
past three or four years and 
built him up to a point where he 
Is a distinct box office asset as 
was proven by his last picture on 

; Broadway "A Kiss in the Dark" at 
the Rlalto last week which pulled 
unusual business to the house dur- 
ing Holy Week when there 
natural slump on. 



Las Angeles, April 14. 

Harry C. Arthur, Jr., has re- 
signed as general manager of the 
West Coast Theatres. 

Mr. Arthur will head a large and 
new financing corporation, to be 
backed by motion picture capital, 
but not the same backing that is 
now behind the Producers Distri- 
buting Corporation. 

The Arthur organization will pur- 
chase theatre leases, finance theatre 
construction, endeavor to bring 
about combinations of exhibitors 
and possibly independent producers, 
specializing upon financial assist- 
ance to operators of Independent 
theatres. 

It Is said the Arthur corporation 
win be capitalized at $25,000,000. 
He will make his headquarters at 
342 Madison avenue, New York. Be- 
fore reaching that city Arthur will 
make - arious stops in the interests 
of ■ his new company. 

Sol Lesser may temporarily as- 
sume Arthur's duties with West 
Coast. It is reported that upon re- 
ceipt of Arthur's resignation, a hur- 
ried call was sent out for a board 
meeting of West Coast directors. 
They attempted to persuade Mr. 
Arthur to rescind his decision to 
leave but without avail. 

This is a most important matter 
on the coast where the West Coast 
is strong and healthy, operating 
over 100 theatres. That Arthur, who 
has been extremely successful and 
valuable to the West Coast Circuit 
as its general manager, should 
leave that lucrative position, tells 
of his firm confidence in the new 
project before him. 



A PARROT IN LOVE 
AND Di A TANK 



SU Louis, April 14. 

"la Spring a young man's 
fancy . . ." 

And even a Poll Parrot la 
not immune from the charms 
of the fair sex— even if she 
be a tiny litUe gold fish! 

For many months Poll sat 
on his perch in the grand 
foyer of Loew's State where 
he Is an integral figure. Love 
seemingly was not in his 
thoughts. But when Sally 
Ooldflsb came to the big State 
aquarium. Poll came under her 
vampire spelL One day Sally 
flirted more than ever. Poll 
looked about. No one was 
watching him. Combing back 
his head feathers, he fluttered 
over to the top of the tank 
wherein faiia love was swim- 
ming. He looked down on her. 
How beautiful she was! 

Forgetting he knew not how 
to swim. Poll dove In. Once 
in, he discovered his ert-or. He 
did not even think of Sally, 
who sneered wickedly. "Help! 
help!" And then Poll sunk. 
Up again. "Help! help! help!" 
Down for the second time. 
Theatre attendahts came to 
the rescue and brought him 
out. 

A polly doctor, hastily sum- 
moned,, pronounced the case 
serious, but admitted there 
was a chance. 

In this climate a bath for a 
parrot is usucLIly fatal. The 
birds, delicate, are very sus- 
ceptible to octuple-pneumonia. 
Poll, attended three or four 
times a day by the physician, 
and kept near the furnace in 
the boiler room, responded to 
treatment. Today he is back 
on his perch in the foyer. 

But oft of Sally Goldfish. 



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Denny's $600t000 Offer 

Los Angeles, April 14. 
Reginald Denny and Universal are 
reported at loggerheads with Denny 
anxious to obtain a release ifrom his 
^ ^contract, which baa four more years 
to go upon the grounds that he Is 
underpaid and can obtain more else- 
where. 

Denny is said to have voiced his 
sentiments to Universal officials and 
was referred to EJdward Loeb, attor- 
ney for the producers. He informed 
the latter that he would be willing 
' to pay $600,000 for his release, and 
wa« told by the attorney he would 
put the matter up to his clients. 
: Loeb got In touch with Universal 
and then wrote Denny a letter which 
stated that If a certified check for 
the above mentioned amount were 
given blm within seven days a re- 
lease would' be given. V not Dennjr 



must go through with his contract 
without balking. 

The money was not posted, so the 
matter was presumably forgotten 
until Denny announced he had re- 
tained counsel who would attempt 
to break the contract on grounds 
that it was made in violation of the 
California statute which provides 
that labor agreements for a period 
of five years or more are illegal. 
Universal -officials and their attor- 
ney feel that the period which car- 
ries the agreement over that i>e- 
rlod Is for renewal of old contract 
and were the matter taken to court 
that they would contend that Denny 
must fulfill the five-year portion of 
the contract and they would waive 
the odd months which are used as a 
legal technicality. 

Meantime, both sides are marking 
time with expectations that Denny 
may file an action to break the con- 
tract. Denny, under the iH-esent 
contract. Is receiving $760 a week 
with top salary before its expiration 
fixed at $1,260. It Is understood that 
a producer is backing Denny in his 
fight for a release and would be will- 
ing to pay $100,000 to nullify the 
existing contract. 



Longacre Building $3,500,- 
000 Worth of Theatres 

Hammond, Ind., April 14. 
The Longacre Engineering and 
Construction Company is doing a 
thriving business in this town. It 
has the contract for a mammoth 
new movie palace and ball room to 
be operated by Andrew Karzas, 
owner of the Trianon ballroom and 
Woodlawn theatre in Chicago. The 
cost will be $2,600,000, a bond issue 
for that amount having been under- 
written. Ground will be broken 
May 1. 

The Longacre people are also 
building the theatre going up at 
State and Sibley streets for the 
Merchants Improvement Associa- 
tion. This enterprise represents an 
investment of $1,660,000. 



$300,000 'Kid Boots' Film 

Los Angeles, April 14. 

Eddie Cantor is expected at the 
Christie Studios in Hollywood to 
make his screen debut in "Kid 
Boots" June 21. Scott Sidney is to 
direct the cinema adaptation of the 
play. The picture, it is said, will 
cost in the neighborhood of $300,000 
to produce, with $65,000 having 
been paid Flo Ziegfeld for the 
screen rights. 

The picture Is to be released by 
Christie through Producers Dis- 
tributing Corporatton. 



MISS DAVIES' LATEST APBH 25 

Los Angeles, April 14. 
"Zander the Great," which Is 
Marlon Davies* latest film produc- 
tion, will have its Los Angeles pre- 
miere at the Criterion, April 25. 



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Tom Mix OS ttie algU of Um salliw oo th« AqnHanIa for Londo« 
turned down an offer of |1.0«0,000 from a group of .Baltimore businese 
men who wanted him to postpone his trip alz weeks and give them the 
world's rights to the manufacture and sale of a novelty statue of him- 
self and his famous oowpony "Tony." The offer Included the immediate 
payment of $100,000 and a like sum monthly for nine months should 
be hare accepted the offer. 

The offer was transmitted to Joe Lee, who la acting aa personal ex< 
plolteer to Mix on the European trip. The wire was received at the 
Cunard docks a few hours before the steamer sailed. 

Mix stated before sailing that he would leave the matter entirely in 
Lee's hands and that the latter could act for him la this particular con- 
nection after their return from Europe, feeling that the trip abroad 
would greatly enchance the value of the foreign sales of the novelty. 
There is no question but that the novelty would find ready sales among 
the youngsters of the country, all of whom greatly admire the western 
star, and there should be a ready market for them in the picture houses 
of the country. \, 

Mix i« fQpotted to have declared $M6,000 Ip Jewels of Mrs. Mix's before 

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Famous Players-Lasky feel they have a genuine "find" in Greta 
Nissen. the Norwegian blonde actress, recently brought 'by them to 
Hollywood from the east. 

Upon her arrival in Hollywood she was cast opposite Rlcardo Cortes 
In "In the Name of Love," with Howard Higglns directing, and imme- 
diately upon completion of her work was put Into "Young WivesT 
being made by William de liUle. She is filso scheduled to have an- 
Important role In "The Wanderer,'* wbich Raoul Walsh Is to direct 

The gossip Is that Famous feels it has not enough pull at the bog 
office In women leads and is planning to groom Miss Nissen for possible 
starring honors. She is to be exploited heavily in the first productions 
with the hope of creating a demand for her among exhibitors. 



Metro^Goldwyn is starting a cross-country exploitation from New 
York on May 1 In the form of a trackless traia which If to tour the 
nation from the Atlantic to the Pacific a<:|vertislng the picture product 
of that organisation. Edn^ard Bowes, vice-president of Metro-Qoldwyn. 
and Howard DIetz and Ekidle Bonne are responsible for the idea of the 
first trackless transcontinental locomotive and pullman train. The Idea 
is worked out in a couple of motor cars, one fashioned as a locomotive 
and the other the exact replica of a Pullman car with sleeping accom- 
modations for five, hot and cold water, a kitchenette, buffet, radio, and 
an observation platfoVm. 

The train Is now on its way east from Indianapolis and is due in New 
York on April 18. •• * , ., 



Publicity recently in Variety, given to an Idea of H. M. Addison of 
the BInghamton,' N. Y.. theatres, in offering season's passes to all 
clergymen (inoiuding priests and rabbis) within a radius of 100 miles 
from the city, brought to Mr. Addison requests from 27 managers for 
more details about the working out of his plan. 

Mr. Addison says that Variety's Intimation there would be a favor- 
able reaction from the offer was substantiated in the actual results. 
Of 162 ministers written to, 113 accepted, with many expressing good 
feeling toward all theatres. The only declination was from a Metho- 
dist minister, who stated that, while appreciating the courtesy, his 
personal prejudice could not permit an acceptance. 

Gloria Swanson and her Marquis -husband are calling now and then on 
the picture distributing offices of New York. When doing this Miss 
Swanson is generally preceded by her maid and followed by her secre* 
tary, after which the Marquis often ends the procession. 

At Famous Players it is reported the bunch is quite tim.d over Miss 
Swanson and their approaches to her, not so much because she is tlie 
wife of a title but because, according to report. Miss Swanson is receiv- 
ing $5,600 weekly from F. P., and has received an offer of $17,500 a week 
from a Coast producer. 

Seldom does Miss Swanson think of pictures, tb* rvmor Mtpi^ wltliout 
thinking of the difference. .• r .-i^-f ;}i»'^ 

Bebe Daniels' contract with Famous Players-Lasky Is said to expire 
very shortly. Though that concern baa a renewal option, K Is said 
that It will not be exercised. 

It la asserted that Mlsa Daniels has not been the box office draw 
expected, and therefore to renew the contract would not be In con« 
formity with the policy under which the concern is now operating. 

According to reports. Producers Distributlog Corporation, Warner 
Brothers and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer have been negotiating with MIM 
Daniels. It la said, however, that none Is offering her a starring 
contract or even aa large a salary «• she was drawing with the 
Paramount outfit. 



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in the Jelly fish waters that wash up agatnst the town on Long Island 
known as Patchogue. is one of the board of arbitrators assigned by the 
T. O. C. C, who officiate during this month with Saul Ralves on tUe 
Joint Board of Arbitration that settles the difficulties between exhibited 
and distributors In New York territory. Mike has played a couple of 
rough ones In the Patchogue houses that be contrbls and the other sld* 
better watch out for him. 



Sidney R Kent, genwal manager of Famoais, is said to have placed 
an exhibition value of $3,000,000 on "The Covered Wagon" for the coming 
season, this booking being made on the strength of its releaae showing* 
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«THE JAZZ DERBY" (26) 
Singing, Dancing and Specialties 
1 Hour 
Grand Central, St. Louia 

St. L>ouis, April 11. 

A pretentious stage show, chock 
full of entertainment, movinK fast 
from start to finish. 

A number by the chorus of 14 
(iris, spotted acalnst a drop of an 
orange grove, very well done, 
epened. A mighty pretty aggrega- 
tion for a movie house presentation. 
Taylor, Parsons and Hawks made 
a fine trio. They sang in front of 
» black velvet -drop. The White 
Sisters came on next for a dancing 
double. Jimmy Dunn, vthe come- 
dian, Just as popular. He sang a 
eouple numbers and had some Jokes. 

The "one" curtain par tec", show- 
ing the full stage. The Keller Sis- 
ters and Bd Lynch were grouped 
about a graiid piano. The bfu:k- 
ground was lighted In bhie from 
the wings and a yellow siMt was 
on the trio. They offered a har- 
mony selection and then Iiynch 
yodeled a number, accompanied by 
one of the girls, after which he 
played a sax and one of the girls 
danced for the close. Nick Lucas 
and his guitar registered in a trio 
of selections. The next scene is in 
full, showing the Cross-word Puzzle 
sanitarium. A huge puczle is the 
drop for the chorus and Dunn. After 
the girls exeunt, Dunn is Introduced 
to some of the inmates of the place 
by the proprietor, one of whom Is 
Kendall Capps, the young eccentric 
hoofer, who repeated his recent hit 
by getting the biggest ovations of 
the evening. After another number 
by the chorus, the White Sisters 
gave another real good dance spe- 
cialty. 

After another number by the 
chorus, Dorothy Johnson, a cute 8- 
year-old miss, showed her stuff with 
the sax. Dunn, in a villainous 
makeup with walrus mustache, got 
more laughs with his relation of 
samples of his villainy. Following 



another very good dance specialty 
by the White Sisters, the entire com- 
pany came o for the finale. 
A knockout show. Ruehel. 



PASTELLE BALLET 
Dancing 
12 Minutes 
Colony, New York 

New Tork, Apill 11. 

Albertina Rasch takes in a lot of 
territory when she programs this 
offering as "The greatest and most 
beautiful dance novelty of the age." 
but be that as it may, she has 
worked out a most effective routine 
of dances for the 16 glrla of the 
ensemble and the quartet of soloists 
that she has featured. It runs from 
the classical right down to the 
snappy Jazz, with the latter element 
being helped out to a tremendous 
extent by the orchestra arrange- 
ment. 

The four featured dancers are 
Marita, Rosette, Jane Sels and KU- 
ward George. The latter Is the most 
Ineffective of the entire score of 
dancers on the stage and that Is 
saying a lot, for out of the sixteen 
In the ensemble there are about SO 
per cent that really could b« called 
dancers while the balance appear 
to be pupils that are receiving 
training. 

A comedy bit with four lit the 
girls clad as boys that are utilized 
twice during the number Is very ef- 
fective, while the pictures at the 
opening and the closing of the act 
are splendidly grouped. 

Of the soloists Marita easily 
stands out as the class of the offer- 
in£r. Here is a girl thalt has had 
the advantage of a lot of train- 
ing, the muscles in her calves 
show that wiien she is work- 
ing, but the snap and person- 
ality that she displays make her 
well worth while. Also there is a 
little blonde that does some Jazz toe 
stepping that gets over to tbp au- 
dience. 

The duet num0«rs with the boy. 



except for bis IWts, mean nothing. 
He is awkward In carriage and in 
walking. Fred. 



"A MUSICAL IMPRESSION" 
Piano and Vocal 
8 Minutes 
Colony, New York 

New Tork. April 12. 
A really delightful nuie musical 
offering that fits perfectly into a 
motion picture bouse program. It 
is a combination of piano and prima 
donna, with the former permitted 
to carry the classical portion of 
the program. Dan Casler Is at the 
piano and Eva Clark, the dainty 
musical comedy prima donna, is 
present through the permission of 
Arthur Hammersteln. 

The set discloses the piano at 
the left of the stage with Casler 
seated at the instrument and Miss 
Clark leaning against it. The back- 
ground is simple. Just a dark velvet 
drape against which there are two 
candelabra, one on either side of a 
painting that Is not too large. The 
greater i>art of the stage, the first 
set being but In two, shows a trans- 
parency which is utilized for the 
final number of Miss Clark's. 

Casler's first number Is a piano 
execution of "LJztlana," at the con- 
clusion of which Miss Clark sings 
"Honest and Truly." following it 
with "Tht> Indian Love Call" from 
"Rose-Marie." with the lights com- 
ing up behind the transparency dis- 
closing the totem pole setting. The 
latter number of the prima donna 
was by far the more effective of 
the two she sang, and she Just about 
caught the audience en masse by 
the manner In which she utilized 
her vocal ability in putting it over. 
Casler furnished a splendid accom- 
paniment for her. Fred. 



HOUSE REVIEWS 



GISH WITH METRO 

Following her legal victory over 
Charles H. Duell, Lillian Gish has 
signed a long-term contract witl 
Metro - Goldwyn, but the details 
have not been announced. It ' i 
understood that following her mar- 
riage to the critic, George Jean 
Nathan, Miss Olsh will act in 
scenarios which he will provide. 



WiUiam Walter Bryan, newspa- 
perman, is now In the scenario de- 
partment of Famous Players- Lasky. 



COLONY 

New York, April 12. 

This bouse is slipping over about 
the snappiest of shows that has beeiY 
seen along the street for some time 
in a picture house. The program as 
laid out runs about an hour and 58 
minutes, and includes a feature 
that runs 66 minutes, a news week- 
ly and an educational in the film 
division, something new in the way 
of an overture arrangement, a piano 
and vocal interlude and a most 
elaborai^ ballet offering. 

First, however, comes the Inno- 
vation that has been wrought in the 
orchestra pit. It is something de- 
cidedly new to Broadway in the 
manner in which it is carried out. 
a combination of the classical and 
the modern in music that is present- 
ed under the title of "Symphon- 
ajazz," a coined word which has 
been placed in the copyright rec- 
ords by Louis Katzman, the direc- 
tor-arranger, who is responsible for 
its creation and is acting as guest- 
conductor at the Colony lor four 
week.*!, being presented by S. W. 
Lawton. 

To Katzman goes the credit for 
the tremendous change that haj tteen 
brought about in the quality of the 
music offered by the Colony or- 
chestra, whether the same result 
could be brought about through the 
playing of his arrangements with 
another director wielding the baton 
is more or less of a question at 
this time, for Katzman in the pit 
has a personality that he sells the 
audience and he seemingly picks 
up his musicians in his arms and 
carries them along with the sheer 
force of his personality. There has 
been an augmentation to the ex- 
tent of four men in the Colony pit, 
and now there are 25 men there. 
The instrumentation is worked out 
with six violins, two cellos, piano 
organ, three trumpets, trombone, 
tuba, two French horns, flute, clar- 
inet, oboe, bossoon, drums, three 
saxophines and banjo. At one tme 
however, it looked as though about 
five of the men- were doubling on 
the sax stuff, giving the orchestrjv 
a total of eight. 

The orchestra opens with Katz- 
man's own '.arrangement of "Kam- 
menoy-Ostrov," which runs about 
three minutes, after which there is 
a switch into the medley of Jazz, 
"Tea for Two," with the full ar- 



rangement and then into "The En<f 
of the Road for the strings and 
reeds alone, and finally back to the 
full Jazz again with "Lady Be 
Good," the entire overture running 
about 10 to 11 minutes, and knock- 
ing the house for a thunderous ap- 
plause response. Katzman seems 
to have worked out something real- 
ly worth while for the orchestra* 
In motion picture houses, discover- 
ing the happy medium between the 
classical and what the majority of 
the public want, and it looks as 
though B. S. Moss has a bet here 
that he can develop into a real box 
office asset for the hou.se. 

The pictorial, which followed, ran 
10 minutes, with the Fox and Pathe 
news weeklies running an 50-50 
race as far as representation went, 
and International coming in for but 
one flash of their stuff. Pathe and 
Fox had four each. 

-Following was "A Musical Im- 
pression" (See Presentation), with 
Dane Casler at the piano, and Eva 
Clark vocalizing. 

Eight minutes of a Bray nature 
picture proved interesting, and then 
12 minutes of "Paatelle Ballet 
(Presentations), with the feature, 
"The Wizard of Oz," closing the 
show to the great delight of the kids 
that seemed to pack the house 
Monday afternoon. 

Fred. 



RIALTO 

New Tork, AprU 12. 

The show in general at the Rialto 
this week was rather draggy. A 
couple of spots are somewhat 
snappy, but they were so far be- 
tween that the Show did not stand 
up in entertainment quality. Tho 
feature was the Famous Players- 
Lasky release, "Adventure." It 
held Interest. The only other por- 
tion of the program that likewise 
can be said of was the Jazz Diver- 
tissement with Delores Farris offer- 
ing a combination Jazz and Char- ^ 
leeton to the extent of about a min- '^ 
ute. 

A James A. Fitzpatrlck's pictur- 
iztion of the life of George Freder- 
Ich Handel, with an accompaniment 
of his famous compositions, served 
as the overture. The Rialto Mag- 
azine ran for only seven minutes, 
with Pathe Uking the honors with 
three subjects, "The Von Hindrn- 
berg Campaign," the "U. S. Fleet" 



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paifrn. Tlie latter li^ilala OgwUxg 
aa th« slogan. "Stay on Sldewalka"; 
from th« Fox K«wa two 8u))Ject« 
wer« uaed, while International con- 
tributed one. 

"Eleg^le" as a cello solo was oo|i-. 
tributed by Gaston Dubois, whlcb 
while done in muslcianly fashion 
was a little slow as far as the au- 
dience was concerned. The feature 
followed runnlnc (^'^ hour and 18 
mlnutea. 

The Jaxz Divertissement ran four 
minutes and er&rnered the greatest 
applause of anything shown or 
played. 

Closlngr the show was a Harry 
Langdon comedy, entitled "Remem- 
ber When." It was totally unfunny 
and failed to get a ripple. Tiliere was 
a' little too mucti drama for the 
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ChlcaKO, April 11. 

TbH combined program at the 
Chicaf6 this week is unfolded in 
eight distinct parts, Including three 
presentations, fable, weekly, organ 
solo, cotnedy and feature. The tyi>« 
of entertainment offered in con- 
junction with the silent dramas are 
compo8e<^ of turns that originally 
were Intended for motion picture 
theatres. It Is very seldom that at- 
tractions of this calibre are now 
offered In the picture palaces, as 
most of them have been combing 
the vaudeville, legit and musical 
comedy fields for their added en- 
tertainment. 

Nathaniel Finston struck up the 
overture, a congloraoratlon of 
Spanish melodies an<^ labeled 
"Lolita." The musical rendition is 



Interspersed with Mvaral short 
solos, and is interrupted by a dance 
interpolation cleverly executed by 
Boris Petroff and .Dorothy Berke. 
The entire musical concoction and 
presentatlpn took up 10 Joyful min- 
utes. The scenery employed for the 
dance consisted of the front of a 
Spanish castle, with the Iron stair- 
case supplanted by two huge vaaes 
situated on both sides of the set. 

*7n a Latin Quarter" following. 
Fables was a vocal offering, featur- 
ing George Dufrane, a Civic Grand 
Opera tenor, assisted by E^lg•n« 
PlatnlkofT, pianist. ThU turn was 
also presented In a sort of a Spanish 
atmosphere and connected solidly. 
The news weekly was trailed by a 
novel organ solo Introduced by Mr. 
and Mrs. Jesse Crawford at the 
twin organs, using for their Inter- 
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by slides. It wa* atteotlvely pre- 
■eoted and clevarly martlpnlated on 
th« key l^oanla. "A Bonauet of 
FfowerB** was & Kelly Color process 
release. The scenic bleiyled into a 
presentation which opened in front 
of a scrim drop representinf a floral 
shop, with WSlter J. Preston, a 
tenor, and Ruth Racette. soprano, 
offering finjries and duets. Ootng 
Into full a huge corsage bouquet is 
surrounded by a ballet of three 
girls, who offer similar dance spe- 
cialties. Dorothy Berlce topped off 
the entertainment with a fast toe 
routine. 

The principal screen attraction, 
"Cheaper to Marry," ran a trifle over 
the hour, with a two-reel kid com- 
edy taklns. up about 12 minutea. The 
entire program consumed a IHtle 
over two hours and callectively fur- 
nished standard picture house en- 
tertainment. 



METROPOLITAN, L. A. 

Los Angeles, Ai>ril 10. 

Oilda Cray has certainly gilded 
the box offlce at crranman's Metro- 
politan here this week. She pulled 
the customers in with the power of 
a giant magnet and the management 
raced the shows one after another, 
crowding in as many as possible. 
To facilitate the speed, the moguls 
of the box office cut out the pro- 
gramed orchestra selections an- 
nounced to be given by Edward 8ul- 
liraa and th*' Metropolitan Selected 
orchestra. Sullivan has succaeded 
Creators as tho wlelder of the baton 
over the mnaiciaos in this house. 

Miss Gray aroused the curiosity 
of Los Angeles theatregoers, but 
she didn't excite them to any vio- 
lent bursts of applause. The recep- 
tion of her act was hearty, but thor'- 
oughly dignified. 

With her company of "Olorioua 
Girls," as they are billed, this shim- 
my artist did eight numbers. As: 
terpslchorefan achievements they 
were excellent. The six girls sup- 
porting Miss Gray are artists in-: 
dlvidually. one especially, Anita 
Furman. having star quality. Miss 
Furman's "Dance Eccentrique" and 
her "Jan Toe Dance" rivaled the 
efforts of Qitda Gray in the estima- 
tion of the audience If applause may 
be taken as a criterion. 

Miss Gray doubtless is without a 
pear as a ahlmray artist. As for her 
singing, tiie dancing mad« one for- 
get, that. The scenic eiffects for the 
dances were effective and the cos- 
tymes of the star, and her girls as 
startling as they were beautiful. 

Miss Gray's act opens with "The 
Charleston/' fend then follow in 
rapid succession: 'TerpsWtoreah 
Triumphs." "Tj'-fee," .^Danoe Eccen-! 
trique." "Polish Folk Dance," "Dance 
Arabe," "Jazz Toe Dancb" artd final- 
ly the "Beale Street Blttes."! 

The shoiw opens with k newq 
weekly trimmed to 'the bone as to 
length, then a tiresome organ sold 
by Arthur Gels, a Roach Comedy 
with Charley Chawa "The Bad Boy" 
that was nearly as borlnR: as th^ 
organ solo, and finally Miss Gray; 
who pulled the Cfowd up in Its col- 
lective seat. . . , 

The feature Ik "The OooCe Hangs 
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MISSOURI 

St. Louis, April lU '■ 

The second Saturday . evening 

show did not finish until ri:46, the 

performances running 15 minutes 

over two hours. 

The Plant), Trio, conducted by 
S^se b. Barsukotr, got /our an-J 
o:ie-h.T!f minutes af rppiause into 
tho dim that followed. Kuch actiog 
Is without precedent r.t the Missouri 
Bat:^akott and anothor ftiPn and a 
Wiman played "Prsludo In C 
Minor." walta from "Kaust" andl 
"Nola." They were ?Dotted against 
a rainbcw- satin drop. 

\ three-minute organ solo, "Oh. 
II.)W I Miss y'ou," opened. "Thf» 
Sunrlae Overture," by the Missouri 
orchestra, succeeded it. This seled"- 
tion is a descriptive orchestral nov- 
elty arranged by Joseph LUtau, con- 
ductor, from a ballad. A pleasing 
novelty. Eight minutes. The Mis- 
souri Magazine came after the piano 
trio, and consisted of a Pathe 
travelog on Philadelphia and several 
International news shota. six min- 
utes. • 

The prolog? to the feature picture 
("The Dressmaker From Parls"5 
lasted S7 minutes. It was a fashion 
display wUh 12 glrla promenading on 



a runway before tb« orchestra pit 
In the first .part were shown the 
original gowns used in 'Jie picture. 
A ai>ot followed each mcdel aa ohe 
descended the circular staircase fm 
middle stage, backed by a maf^nlfl. 
cent batik drop. Renoff and llenoT* 
presented a dance divertissement 
"X^ast Indian Romance," during the 
interlude and registered. The glrh 
took two trips around the runway 
in the second part of the style shoir 
showing "Irene Castle frocks" and 
seme charming spring wraps. Tha 
pageant, as a whole, was too 
lengthy, the male audience betas 
quite bored at the close. • 

The feature consumed 70 minutes. ' 
A three-minute trailer closed a very 
good program. ituebeL 

NEWMAN 

Kansas City, April lo. 

Suffering by comparison with the 
numerous magnificent productions 
In the revue line under the direc- 
tion of Milton Feld, that have been 
produced at the Newman Theatre, 
Ned Wayburn'e Symphonic Jazz Re- 
vue, the stage offering this week, 
came almost doing a flopper. The 
members of the little company were 
billed as being proteges of the ' 
stagar. If this line was Intended 
to explain that they were amateurs, 
the performance may be reconciled. 

"The Swan" was the featured 
screen offering, and proved almoat 
tiresome; only saved by the clever 
acting of Adolphe Menjou and Mik- 
hal Vavitch, his chief male support 

The real feature on the otherwise 
draggy and ordinary bill, was the 
playing of thd Newman Concert or- 
chestra, whose selection "II Trova- 
tor," with instrumental duet, "The 
Miserere," by Fran Franano, trum- 
pet, and Frank Lott, trombone, with 
special lighting and scenic effects, 
was given a burst of genuine ap- 
plause. 

A Newman news and views with a h 
number of Kinogram shots followed , 
and then the Waybu'rtifteS. 

tTib openinir, "Miss Simplicity," 
sung by Ruth Day tn front of a 
flowered drop ia one atid Changing 
to full stage for the chorus, was 
ni|i;ely costumed, but the number 
was slow and tho dance evidently 
intended to follow the title was far 
from startling, lacking pep and ani- 
mation, quite different tram the 
snappy dancing of the Kelly Sik, 
whqm the Newmanltea are accus- 
tomed to See. 

"An Old Fashioned Corsage Bou- 
quet" ihtrodUced Marlon Chambert, 
toe dancer. She wttB carried on In - 
a hug« band box, emei'ging when the 
lid was lifted. Tite same bit w4s 
used by the "Junior FolHea" revue, 
vvhlch Mr. Wayburn directed here^ 
some months ago, consequ^tly the 
edge 6f it had bpen taken off and 
as ihe majbi'ity of the house pa- 
trons' wfere accustomed to far bet- 
ter to^ dancing tnan Was offered 
by Miss Chambers, the' number 
dldh't get 80 far. 

'"Play Time" was an anfmar (cat) 
impersonation by William Fables, 
which (Consumed some three minu- 
tes and then what was supposed 
to" lie a red hot numb**' "Devil of 
Jazz." Evelyn Hoey Was programed 
as the singer, but coiild not put it 
over, her voice being more suitable 
for the portor than the stage. The 

firls Were'also billed for a "Charles- . 
on," ana bnt their efforts, every' ^ 
one working different, were laugh- 
able. Edwin Michaels presented a 
short dahclng single and was given 
a fairly warm hand, but did not re- 
spond. Another "blue" song single 
did not get as far as the "Devil of 1 
Jazz," and the bunch went into the 
"Rain" number. This was the best 
thing in the offering and was led by 
Ruth Day, with all the company on 
for the finish. It was the prettiest 
costumed number of the evening, 
and the introduction of a real rain 
curtain behind the group, with the 
water changing to a tinsel drop for 
the finish was enjoyable. The revue 
had' been so strongly exploited that 
the regtjlars were expecting too 
much, hence the disappointment. 

The feature picture followed and 
again were most of the patrons dis- 
appointed, as it had absolutely no 
Copuiar appeal, and they only 
lughed 'at the droH acting of 
Adolphe Menjou. ' 

Following the feature came the 
Mermaid comedy, "His Horse.' 
which filled the alloted two and a 
<li>arter hours of a regulation bllll 

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i EXCELLENT STXgE ATTRACTION . 

PRACTICAL DANCE MUSICIANS 

APRIL 13-1&-DANCE TOU^ THROUGH PENNSYLVANIA. 
APRIL 16-19— AMERICAN THEATRE, PITTSTON, PA.;^. 
APRIL 20-22— CAPITOL THEATRE, SCRANTON, PA. 
APRIL 23-25— CAPITOL THEATRE, WILKES BARRE, PA. 

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Riders of the Purple Sage 

Fox production, with Tom Mix lUrrrd. 
Can* Ot^ ■tory, adapted. Same itory for- 
nartr done on acraen by William Famum. 
Sox veralon directed by Lynn Ueynolda. At 
Piccadilly (Independent), New York, week 

Jim L*«alter Tom Mix 

Mill Bra* Beatrice Bumham 

iTrsnk Bme Arthur Morrison 

n!«a Kma. a ckiU Seeael A. Johnson 

fTZ Waltera-Judse Dyer... Warner Olaud 

SIl7-_,r Fred Kohler 

HerdTT ■ '. Charles Newton 

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Jane WIthenteen.... 

Jllchard Tull 

Sent Ventere 

Pesa Erne 

Fay LarkI*.... 

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Joe Klrkaen 

Mabvl Ballln 

• Charlea L^Mi.yne 
. .Harold (ioolwln 
....Marlon Nixon 

Dawn O'Day 

...Wilfred L-ucaa 



The ambition of a boy and tho 
heart of a girl! Between the two, 
how can Tom Mix mlsa? 

Every boy wants to be a Tom 
Mix; every girl wants her boy to 
be a Tom Mix. 

And not only to the youth doe.s 
the heroic figure of Tom Mix appeal 
as the daring, riding, shooting, hand- 
some Westerner, the living reminder 
of the days that never can fade out 
of American history, but It hits the 
grit and sympathy of the grown- 

upa those who In their youth also 

wanted to be or have a Tom Mix. 

That being so, and getting away 
from a regular review of this par- 
ticular Zane Grey story (the first 
.. by the way. that put that prct 
►if writer of the woods and wilds on 
the literary map), for a Tom Mix 
picture of any kind is only a reason 
for Tom Mix himself now that he is 
so firmly set in fllmstardom, It may 
be worth more to get an outside ob- 
servation on this same Tom Mix and 
his value to the picture industry, for 
he has an untold and nr'-ounted 
value. 

Tom Mix Is an outdoor man — an 
athlete and one of those rare all- 
around everything of the open that 
bespeaks health, vigor and cleknll- 
ness— cleanliness of mind and body 
— that God-given opportunity to 
every boy and girl, with compara- 
tively so few accepting their chance, 
and perhaps many unfortunately 
■ unable to take their chance through 
conditions. 

If you would ask Will Hays today, 
tomorrow, yesterday, what is the 
foundation of the film business for 
all time, he will tell you cleanliness, 
for Mr. Hays doesn't decide by the 
box otnce. 

Those Independents who pick out 
salacious, lurid or suggestive titles 
and build a story around them — 
those organized picture producers 
and distributors who are willing to 
wreck the youth of the country for 
another $5 bill over the average of 
the gross — those directors who flg- 
nre they can raise their, salary If 
they can ruin the screen, and the 
others who want to commit ruin on 
the Screen, all for money and all for 
themselves — even those with their 
nllllons Invested — all of those may 
disregard cleanliness, and while they 
are disregarding It, their quoted 
stocks, their plants and especially 
Iheir good win are not worth 10 
cents on the dollar, book or phoney 
values. 

Tom Mix Is In very close touch 
with the future of the picture busi- 
ness, probably too close for the 
eoin-getting traducers to see the 
angle, but it's there, and very sim- 
i ply there. For as the reformers are 
agitating against pictures and 
against the youth seeing them, so 
Tom Mix is working for pictures 
through drawing the sarffb youth 
into the, picture houses to see him 
In his magnificent toga, his phe- 
nomenal skill at drawing guns, his' 
remarkable riding and his noncha- 
lant bearing that makes no preten- 
sions for acting, but still may be the 
best of acting — natural playing. 

"Which gets down to the point, to 
wit: 

Tf Tom Mix can attract the hova 
and girls of America, not taking in 
the world, which he also doesj is it 
correct to assume thait those boys 
and girls, growing up and as ad- 
mirers of Tom Mix, will continue 
to like pictures If they are as clean 
as those that Tom Mix gives to 
them? 

All pictures cannot have a Tom 
Mix, but all pictures of romance 
may have clean romance, the kind 
of romance the youth should have 
In his or her mind and heart, not 
the vile vamps, the dirty dames, 
the rotten roues and the lustful vil- 
lains to ezite the Imagination, or 
the pictures maybe of adventure or 
With any subject, but clean — hav«» 
them clean, for If not, the very chil- 
dren of today, who, as they advance 
In maturity and observe the kind 
of licentious pictures now that so 
many producers are trying to sneaU 
past the censors, those same rhil- 
dren, as parents, will will that their 
children shall not go to the picture 
houses. 

"Tony" may have Its place as the 
adorable horse, but it's Tom Mix 
who makes the draw, and it's Tom 
Mix whom you can't forget in his 
cowboy regalia. 

As a matter of review on this 
"Riders of the Purple Sage" it may 
be said that the Fox cutters don't 
"eem to pay much attention to the 
.• Mix pictures, at least this one, and 
the director was moat careless in 
ever so many spots. It Is all right 
to understand Mix and know what 
his admirers want, but it la just as 
well to recollect that adults watch 
Mix pictures also, and It would be 
Just as well if some of these di- 
rectorial absurdities were omitted 



or made to Mend. Mr. Mix himself 
might ask for a little more attention 
to detail. 

As production "Riders" is a Mix 
picture, inexpensive to Fox, another 
thing about Mix. Among the lead- 
ing film favorites and Fox's star 
bet. Tom Mix's pictures cost less 
than any other drawing picture pos- 
sibly could. In the current film the 
chances are that Mix's dandy purple 
or black Western costume, with 
Stetson to match, probably cost 
more than any individual thing In 
the picture. 

For tlio final show at the Pirrca- 
dilly Sunday night they were still 
standing up. The Piccadilly (inde- 
pendent) was lucky to get this Mix 
and on Easter week. 8imc. 



CONVERSE DIVORCE 

Los Angeles. April 14. 

Thelma Morgan Converse, sister 
of Mrs. Reginald Vanderbilt, was 
granted a divorce from her husband 
Ir the Superior Court. The plaintiff 
alleged in her complaint excessive 
use of intoxicants and cruelty. 

The couple were married three 
years ago and separated a year 
after their marriage. 



PROUD FLESH 

iMtim B. Mayer preaentallon of a Kins 
Vidor prodooUoB and a Metro-Ooldwyn- 
Mayer releaaa. Adapted from the nuvrl of 
the aajBe aaate by Lawrence lUalnc. VIdor 
the director. Feature* iCIeanor Boanlman, 
Pat (^Malley and Harrlaun Ford. At the 
C^apltol. New Tork, week U April 12. Run- 
nine tioaa, 10 sUnataai 

Fernanda Bleanor Boardman 

Pat O'Malley Pat CMalley 

Dob Jaime Harrlaon Ford 

Mra McKa* Trlxle Fripinza 

Mr. McKaa William J. Kelly 

ViC4>nte Roaita Marstini 

Won( Sojln 

Spanish ABDt Evelyn 8b<*nnan 

Spantah Uncle Qeonra Nirholi 



A corking light comedy picture 
that should b« the more approved 
as the admission scales tilt. 

Vidor has turned out an excellent 
piece of work with this release which 
has Harrison Ford satirically play- 
ing the Valentino type of screen 
lover leaving ample room for much 
subtle humor and for which the di- 
rector doesn't seem to have over- 
looked a bet. Some of the camcdv 
touches are so lightly an J finely 
drawn that it's doubtful If any au- 
dience habituating less than the 
middle class theatres will give this 
film its due, hence the statement 
that this celluloid con<M>ctlon will be 



of more entertainment value In the 
better tone theatres. 

Other than the picture Itself a 
siflelight on this showing is the 
propaganda M.-G.-M. is cutting loose 
with in favor of Eleanor Boardman 
at the CapitoL This latest release 
closely approximates the sixth film 
in which Miss Boardman has held a 
role within the last 12 weeks at this 
house, marking a method of <H>n- 
centratlon upon one player that is 
bound to have an effect. Minus any 
trumpeting In the way of extra bill- 
ing the system has been simply the 
constant showing of Miss Boardman 
on this theatre's screen and that the 
Capitol clientele has yet to tire of 
her is but the proof of the pudding 
in M.-G.-M. '8 conception that It has 
a personality worth building up. As 
far as Broadway is concerned Miss 
Boardman is well on her way to be- 
coming a "name" with that morale 
needing but one or two more good 
reloases to crystallise. 

This girl has proved, at least to 
Capllol audiences, that she has 
ability and there being little question 
of her meeting all requirements as 
to appearance, it Is now purely a 
matter of suitably adapted pictures 
to fulfill the conception at Miss 
Boardman as a "name." 

"Proud Flesh" marks a terrific 



boost for the persona] stock of Har- 
rison Ford, who actually outshines 
the other contributing members. As 
a "claims" performance Ford's effort, 
herein projected, rivals the tone 
which Olive Brooke gave to "Dec- 
lasse." Playing a self assured Span- 
ish nobleman of many loves and who 
lets nothing disturb his mental com- 
posure. Ford fairly scintillates in 
portraying the role as mayhaps con- 
ceived by the director, Vidor. If 
the conception is Ford's personal 
idea there is that much more credit 
coming to him. Either way ifs an 
achievement only seen on a screen 
every so often. 

Opposite Mr. Ford is Pat O'Malley, 
cast as a money making contracting 
plumber, whose rough wooing even- 
tually wins the girl in spite of her- 
self. O'Malley is very much In the 
spirit of the thing to nicely balance 
the triangle of the three featured 
players. Trlxle Friganca and Will- 
iam J. Kelly are more than adequate 
in their assistance while a Chinese 
servant bit was made to stand In 
relief by a cast member listed as 
Sojin. 

The story start: In San Francisco 

with the birth of Fernanda (Miss 

J lardman) in the midst of the earth- 

I quake. The first switch Is to Spain 

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man, U b«lnff raia«d by Spanish rel- 
atives. Thenc« back to San Fran- 
cisco where O'Malley meets Fer- 
nanda and where Don Jaime (Mr. 
Ford) precedes her. While the lo- 
cation remains in Spain the action 
concentrates on Don Jaime's sere- 
nading of Fernanda with the as- 
sistance of a troupe of acrobatic 
and singing: servants with whom he 
has played alMut every t>alcony in 
that country. Jaime's flnlahing trick 
of clownmanship is to have his fol- 
lowers form a human pyramid which 
he mounts to converse with .(he ob- 
ject of all the attention. Thence to 
'Frisco where a ball In honor of 
Femandes allows for a tanso by 
Jaime and the girl, with one of 
Vldor's sidelights being the fighting 
ot the couple to get before the one 
mirror between l>ows. 

The finish of the picture has Fer- 
nanda waving from a window to her 
Spanish cavalier who, when he rea- 
lizes its "air" so far as he is 2on- 
cerned, pulls out an address book 
and waves his chauffeur on. The 
showing of the address selected, that 
of a cigar stand girl In a hotel, was 
the one grating note in the picture. 
The climax could Just as well have 
been the thumbing of the feminine 
directory. 

Vldor has Injected any number of 
subtleties that more than lift this 
picture above the average, while the 
subtitles take a full quota by them- 
selves. In a few instances, they are 
responsible for honest and spon- 
taneous outbursts. 

An excellent production forms the 
background, finely set oil by the 
photograi>hy of John Arnold. 

Summing up, "Proud Flesh" marks 
itself as one of the best of its type 
and If it doesn't get money there's 
no Justice and if it fails to entertain 
It's simply ahead of Ita audience. 

8Mo. 

Dorothy Spensley has Joined Hel- 
ler and Simmons Studio press 
agents as a feator* writer. 



CODE OF THE WEST 

Zukor-Laakr praaMiUtloa of Zaa* Orajr's 
•toiT of mua» title; adapted by Ijuclea 
Hubbard, dlrvotad by WlllUm K. Howard: 
Paramoua raleaaa; n«nnli>S time. It mlaa.; 
ae«n at RlvolL 

Cal Tburmaa Owen Moore 

Oeorsia May Conatanoa Bennett 

Mary Mabel Ballln 

Henrr Tharman Charlea Ocle 

Bid Hatflald David Butler 

Knocb Oeorsa Bancroft 

MoUle Qertrnde Bbort 

Ma Thannan Lillian Lalfhtoa 

Tuck Merry Kdward OrTbboo 

Cal Bloom Pat Hartlgao 

Bud Prmnkla Lea 



This Is a fill-in, booked to run 
only five-sevenths of a week, with 
the IB.SO Gloria Swanson premiere 
dated for Friday. Otherwise its 
occupancy of such a house as the 
Rlvoli would be scarcely credible. 
It is doubtful whether a weaker fea- 
ture has ever played one of Broad- 
way's top-hole houses. 

Miscast, misdirected, misplaced, 
misplayed, mis-flre, it is a weird 
anachronism on the Main Street of 
fllmdom in this year of its pride and 
might. Were It relieved of all its 
technical faults. It might t>e de- 
scribed as a typical outdoor West- 
em of 191&, when hard riding on a 
screen astonished the natives in the 
store-theatres, and n ciiy gal on a 
ranch was still a "twist." 

One might believe that it was a 
discarded flve-reeler of those days, 
gone wrong but forgiven long after 
the wound had healed, were It not 
for the presence of Constance Ben- 
nett, one of the newest of the > Inema 
personalities, appearing in the lead- 
ing feminine part. "Appearing" Is 
right, too. To give this promising 
girl such a wishy-washy Job in 
such an atmosphere at this stage 
of her upward career is no less than 
a sin. 

Tom Moore, one of the veteran 
old-timers, can better withstand be- 
ing tossed what would be a Bill Har* 
part, were it a part at all. Since 



SAMUEL GOLDWYN 

Presents 

THE GEORGE FTTZMAURICE 



Production 




The menacinfir shadow told the tale! 
How much long:er could she hold 
him back ! 

A lone society beauty dares the 
danj^ers of mob vengeance and one 
man's mad love in the wildest spot 
of South America, 

with 

RONALD COLMAN 

and 

BLANCHE SWEET 

A'3itAt Ylotumjal IHctuic 

Picked as the Anniveraary Attraction for the 
New York Strand 



Adapted by 

FRANCES 

MARION 



From May Ed- 
ginton'a great 
novel. ■• 



when Moore became a oow-puncher, 
land-clearing pioneer, fire-flghting 
woodsman, girl -shy son of the soil, 
has l>een carefully withheld from 
advance publicity, which Is perhaps 
Just as well. 

Moore neither looks, acts nor reg- 
iste.-s the type. What assets he has 
of physique, manner and individual- 
ity are swamped under the demands 
ot the soggy book and the mal- 
apropos character. He Is neither 
Moore nor Cal Thurman. Miss Ben- 
nett, appearing for a few feet as a 
big-town flapper. Is herself; there- 
after she is as out of her type ele- 
ment as the author intended, but 
she is also out of her acting ele- 
ment, which probably no one in- 
tended. 

It is obvious that the riding and 
stunts performed are impossible for 
both Moore and Connie, and the 
doubling la palpable throughout. 
No point is made, either, of this 
tenderly -reared girl going up against 
the unwonted hardships, as is 
emphasized In the case of an tn- 
cldenial hobo who becomes acclim- 
atized, whereas no explanation is 
attempted of this asphalt-reared 
hothouse chicken turning circus- 
equestrienne without notice. 

The story is all but nil. What 
turns It has are, in the main, left 
raggedly open. The complications 
are specious and phoney, and the 
abrupt fade-out kiss clears up noth - 
Ing. 

One of the sons of a respectable 
rancher Is sent to an Arizona tqwn 
to meet his brother's fiancee's sis- 
ter, a city skirt; she immediately 
flirts with everylx)dy (so say the 
titles, though little evidence Is 
shown), and the quiet cow-lad is 
in love and desperate. A hobo he 
has befriended advises him to cave- 
man the frivolous bat>e; he forces a 
marriage on her, takes her to his 
cabin, le^s her sleep alone. A forest 
Are (supposedly started by the hated 
rivals en the next ranch, but not so 
explained) gives many, many feet 
of riding-through -flames stuff, dead- 
ly with repetitions; afterward she 
comes to him and kisses him and 
it's all over. 

If Zane Grey wrote the story that 
shows on the screen he should be 
severely talked to; if he didn't, who- 
ever slaughtered his script should 
get the woodshed conference. 

There isn't much lost in any 
event, as the picture cost next to 
nothing as such, things go nowa- 
days. Lait. 



THE FOOL 

n» film production of Channins Pol- 
lock's atacs play. Directed by Harry MM- 
larde.wltta acenario by Kdmund Oouldlns- 
At tba Central, Naw York, April 12. for a 
nm. Runnlnc time, 112 iralna. Twice dally 

Sllcy ml $2 top. 
^lel ailchrlst Edmund liowe 

Jerry Ooodkind Raymond Bloomer 

Rted tmann Henry Sedley 

Umanakt Paul Panser 

HennlB A. J. HertMrt 

Ooodkind Oeorse Laaaey 

A Poor Man Pred C. Jonas 

Mary Marsaret Anne Dale 

Prarl HennlK Mary Thurman 

Clara Jawett Brenda Bond 

Fox paid a lot of money for "The 
Fool," and has spent a neat little 
sum in making It. Not any pro- 
digious amount, but far more than 
Is usually spent on the product 
Issuing from the B6th street and 
Tenth avenue plant. As a result 
he has a good picture on his hands. 

As it stood Sunday night at the 
Central "The Fool" vas at least 
half an hour too long, too finely 
crowded with closeups and un- 
necessary titles and cluttered with 
a mass of detail. But Mr. Fox nr.d 
Winfleld Sheehan know that "The 
Fool" has some neat cutting coming 
its way. With that dene, they have 
a picture which has many more 
possibilities than its New York 
showing ncay indicate. 

"The Fool" is not primarily a 
New York special run picture. In 
the medium-sized cities and the 
small towns, especially the latter, 
where there are communities, 
churches and schools, this one 
should tie up so Closely with people 
who never go to movies that busi- 
ness is almost assured. In some of 
the Cities it Is altogef er more than 
likely that the reviewers will treat 
this one with scant courtesy. They 
win be bored to tears at the moral- 
izing and preaching of Daniel Gil- 
christ, the minister who tried to 
live like Christ, and If they're witty 
enough they may make merry at 
the expanse of the picture. But that 
won't stop It. 

Ministers will probably pre.ich 
about it, and there is no doubt that 
any school so requ«sted will recom- 
mend It without reservation. / l 
It will deserve It, for "The Fool" Is 
as clean as a mountain Inke, force- 
ful in its religious lesson, ai J made 
of that stuff which pets r eady audi- 
ences from the home fo" a. So, 
even if it doesn't become a Broad- 
way smash the picture ■■vlll go solid 
over the country at large. Its re- 
ligious trend will offend no one, Its 
.symbolism will attract many, and 
with Its story tightened (the cutting 
will do that automatically) the film 
will stand on its own feet as enter- 
tainment. 

Edmund Lowe plays the Gilchrist 
role and plays It welL Next to hir.i 
A. J. Herbert as the leadt-r > f a mob 
which mistook the motives of the 
minister stood out. Herbert Is a 
corking legit actor whose picture 
work has been scarce, but here he 



reveal* himself as a food bet. Anne 
Dal4i gives a touching perfoimance 
of the little crippled girl, while Paul 
Panzer, a real veteran, and Ray- 
mond Bloomer also stand out. 

Bxhlbttors need only remember 
that "The Fool" was viciously 
panned as a stage play and that five 
Icgit companies of it went out an ' 
collected kal . 

It is the sort of film that can be 
boosted among the irregular 
patrons, an audience picture out of 
the ordinary. All it needs is ad- 
vance advertising carefully planted. 

8iak. 



Hu Supreme Moment 

A Goorse Fltaasaurice production pre- 
sented by Samuel Uoldwyn, releaacd by 
Plrat National. Adapted by Prancea Martini 
from M^y EMflnton'a nov«l. "World ■With- 
out Knd." Peaturlnc Blanche Sweet and 
Ronald Colman. Shown at the Strand, 
N. T.. week April 12, 1923. Running time, 
TS mlnulea. 

Carta Kin? Blanche Sweet 

John Douelaa Ronald Colman 

Sara Deeplns Jane WInton 

Un. Kins Belle Bennett 

Harry Avon Cyril Chadwick 

Adrian Nad Sparks 

Mueva Nick De Ruls 

Three color sequences, giving the 
audience an element of surprise and 
delivering a real kick. In addition 
to this It is safe to predict that 
wherever the picture is shown the 
women are going to go wild over 
the love making Ronald Colman does 
on the screen. He is out for the 
matinee idol honors and bids fair to 
receive them. 

Opening with a color sequence of a 
scene in a Moorish harem with 
Blanche Sweet a blonde dancer of 
the harem, the audience gets the 
impression It is going to see another 
of those sheik tales. When the 
switch arrives that gives them the 



realization they were viewing m 
stage spectacle and were Just aa 
much a part of the audience as tb« 
one that fiashea on the screen ther« 
is an element of genuine surprise. 

With that the real story starts, u 
is a clash between the star o. tha 
stage production and a wealthy 8o» 
ciety woman for the affection of a 
young mining engineer, he falling 
for the beautiful blonde stage star 
and Miss Sweet certainly does look 
wonderfully well, almost startllngly 
so in the color shots. Then the so« 
clety woman, through a friend, fi- 
nances the young engineer to return 
to South America, figuping that it 
will be a case of out of sight out ot 
mind as far as her stage rival is 
concerned. In this she is mistaken, 
however, for the girl of the stage 
goes with him, the two forming a 
pact to live together for a year to 
ascertain whether or not their love 
will l>e enduring, or if the lure of 
the stage will l>e too great for the 
woman. 

It :s a well done tale with the sex 
element iilayed up alwut as strongly 
as possible, although in the color 
shots there are some studies ot re- 
markable beauty. How they ever 
managed to get by with the censors 
on the Moorish bath scene Is going 
to be a mystery that will remain 
dark forever. It is beautiful, true, 
but there are elements that will look 
on It In a decidedly different light. 
One girl never shows her face at 
all. 

Blanche Sweet has done a come- 
back in this picture and seemingly 
the opportunity was all that she 
wanted. June WInton as the society 
woman heavy was somewhat stilted 
at times but gave the role about all 
that it required. Suffice to say she 
was clever enough actress to make 
the women dislike her. The others 
played little more than bits. 



"An Excellent 
Western Picture" 



—New York World 




OIVEN MOORE, OONSlAKCrBnmEnV MABaBAUIN 
CHARLES OOUs DAVID SUTLER 

Screen 'play by Lucien Hubbard. Directed by Wil- 
Ham Howard, producer of "Tbe Thundering Herd" 



'TO' EVE got a »tack of great reviews on 
▼▼ this picture from the St Louis, 
Omaha and New York papers — too many 
for this space. "Code of the West" is 
another proof Paramount is keeping right 
on through Spring and Summer with Big 
Pictures. 

The rele^lses from now till August include 
Gloria Swanson in "MADAME SANS 
GENE," Thomas Meighan in "OLD HOME 
WEEK," Jack London's "ADVENTURE." 
"THE NIGHT CLUB," with Raymond 
Griffith; "THE LITTLE FRENCH GIRL," 
James Cruze's "WELCOME HOME" and 
12 others. 

paramount Q>ictures 



s^,v.*.^iK.f rfj>" 



Wednesday, April 15, 1925 



RADIO 



VARIETY 



ST.. 



RADIO EXPORTS FOR ASIA, AFRICA 
AND AUSTRALIA JUMPED D% 



Total Value in 1924 Is $1,541,222, Compared to 
$336,369 in 1923— Australia Best Market for 
U. S. Sets in Area 



Variety Bur*«u, 
•.. Washington, April 14. 

Radio exports from the United 
SUtes to Asia, Africa and Aus- 
tralia jumped over 200 per cent 
during 1924. The total value of 
these exports In 1924 was 11,641.222. 
M compared with 1336,369 for 1923. 
according to the Department of 
Commerce as set forth In that ae- 
partmenfs third section of the 
radio survey of the world. This 
■ection Is termed "Tuning ir. on the 
Orient." 

Australia la the greatest market 
for American made radio seta In 
these areas. Japan is second and 
New Zealand third. 

As compared* with the United 
States, radio broadcasting and re- 
ceiving got a rather late start in 
Africa, Asi* and Australia. The 
department expects, how«ver, that 
the growth which has taken place 
to the present time will continue 
and that the markets, as a result, 
will expand. 

AFRICA 

Although use of radio has not 
developed extensively It Is interest- 
ing to note that broadcasting sta- 
tions and the use of receiving sets 
are. by no means, unknown on that 
continent. 

Algeria 

No market as yet for radio equip- 
ment with It being believed that 
any future market will be confined. 
' to the 800,000 Europeans residing in 
the colony. 

Union of South Africa 

Has Ita own broadcasting stations 
and !8 an active radio market. Re- 
ceiving licerisea necessary before 
installation of set; 2,000 licenses 
have been issued ih Cape Town and 
«,000 In Johannesburg. Number of 
sets in use in Durban not reported, 
but there is considerable Interest 
there. 

American made sets are prac- 
tically unknown in the Union of 
Jk>uth Africa. Practically all are of 
British origin. 

Egypt ^ 

Not developed to any great ex- 
teat. At iM*eflent there .".re a num- 
ber of Egyptian students studying 
radio abroad evidently or the pur- 
pose of dli'ectlng broadcaslng tn 
BSgypt upon the completion of their 
•tudies. Members of the Bourse 
aro understood to be Interested In 
flaanclns *Bd erecting a broadcast- 
ing station at Cairo. 

Kenya Colony 

Broadcasting not started in this 
territory. Nearest station Is at 
Johannesburg, 1,000 miles away. 
There Is, therefore no market for 
receiving sets. 

Madagascar 

No market at present but it is 
believed that the 80,000 European 
population constitute a potential 
market 

Senegal 

Permission from local authorities 
only tlflng necessary to Install and 
use radio receiylng sets. No private 
use at present and It Is believed 
that the .'ar distance of broadcast- 
ing stations precludes sales In the 
near future. 

ASIA 
Southern and Southeastern Asia 

Climatic conditions and absence 
of available broadcasting material 
In Arabia practically prohibits the 
introduction of radio receiving seta 
in that peninsula at present Pro- 
posed broadcasting station to be 
erected In Turkey may help the 
situation, howover. 

India requires that an import per- 
mit must be secured from the 
government prior to the imporU- 
tion of radio material. Prospective 
user must obtain this permit 
Quantity Importation of radio sets 
into India is quite difficult 

Broadcasting station at Rangoon 
"M stimulated interest in radio In 
Burma. Policy of government to- 
wards radio not yet formulated. 
Present market on Island of Ceylon 
very limited. 

In Java several applications to 
erect broadcasting stations have 
b«en tendered the government but 
't is exi>ected that the government 
will reserve this as a monopoly. 

No broadcasting stations In Slam 



and no permits have been issued for 
the use of receiving sets. 
CKina 

Got the department guessing as 
radio situation is not clearly de- 
fined. There is some broadcasting 
but the government seems to be 
maintaining what is virtually a 
prohibition on the importation of 
receiving sets and apparatus. 
Japan 

No market in Japan at the 
present time. Reports coming 
through have had everything set 
for broadcasting to begin or. various 
dates, but always postponed. Be- 
lieved that when broadcasting does 
commence that interest will take a 
healthy Jump upwards. 
Persia 

A report from Teheran states 

that there are a few sets In use by 

the foreign military and diplomatic 

representatives residing in Persia. 

AUSTRALIA 

Exports to Australia in 1920 were 
Just over |8,000. This increased to 
11,052,000 in 1924. Australia got ap- 
proximately 17 per cent of all ex- 
Dorta from the United States to 
every foreign market. The big in- 
crease came with the change in 
regulations effecting radio in that 
country. In the sealed sets form- 
erly used receiving was tuned to 
but one wave length with the owner 
only able to get the one program 
upon which his set was tuned. New 
regulations removed this and per- 
mitted the sale and use of open re- 
ceiving sets. Restrictions were also 
removed on Importa of receiving 
sets. 

Australia Is quite well supplied 
with broadcasting stations. They 
are licensed and divided into two 
classes, "A" and "B." CUss "A" 
stations are renumerated from the 
revenue received from users of re- 
celvinir sets, while class "B" licenses 
are ^hos* firms or persons who de- 
sire to broadcast without renumera- 
tlon from such revenue. The wave 
lengths aaalgned range from 2S0 to 
2,000 meters. 

All matter in Aolitralia broad- 
casted la subject to censprsblp. Ad- 
vertising matter may be broadcaat 
for a certain length of time during 
each program providing It Is pre- 
viously announced! 

Recent reporta - have amateurs 
throughout Victoria. New South 
Wales and ^South Australta has 
having heard station KDKA. Pitts- 
burgh. Qreat deal of Interest and 
market still expanding. American 
seta enjoying good demand and giv- 
ing aatlsfaetlon. 



RADIO STATIONS ARE 
MEETING DEMANDS 



Especially True Away From 

Big Broadcasting Centres — 

All May Share 



Commission for "Wires* 



As a radio listener- In notes 
the avidity with which some 
radio announcers around New 
York "plug" for wires over the 
Western Union (mentioning 
W. U. only and never Postal:, 
the impression becomes planted 
that these announcers may be 
receiving a commission from 
somewhere on the gross cost 
of wires they Influence. 

A telegraph company could 
well afford to pay commission 
on night wires sent at the full 
rate. The "night wires" are 
charged at 20 per cent of the 
cost of day straight wires. 

During the course of one 
announcer the other evening 
pleading for listeners In to 
"wire right away and hear 
your wire read within 15 
minutes afterward," the an- 
nouncer, taking up two min- 
utes for this, mentioned West- 
ern Union five times. He also 
stated that through a direct 
W. U. wire to the iludlo they 
would receive the message in- 
stanter. That also Indicated 
that the "direct wire" would 
give the studio an accurate 
count upon every W. U. wire 
Influenced. To make it more 
certain the announcer asktd 
that the listeners In, to save 
time, should use the telephone, 
another division of the Ameri- 
can Telegraph A Telephone 
Co., owner of WEAF, an ad- 
mittedly commercial radio sta- 
tion. 

The announcer referred to. 
however, was at WHN, another 
"conmierclal." 

From listening In around 
New York and the various di- 
rect and Indirect "plug" on 
divers matters and materials, 
this should be the best season 
radio announcers i.ave evci- 
had. 



MET. STATIONS PROVIDE PLACID 
ENTERTAINMENT FOR TANS" 



ViolinitU Becoming Mor« 
Included in Goodrich 
Broadcasts Anti-Radio 



Numerous — Kouns Sisters 
Silvertown Hour— WHN 
Poem 



The Thursday night watch be- 
fore the radio receiver was placid In 
ita progress save for the Kouns 
Sisters (Nellie anl Sara) who sang 
six numbers as part of the Goodrich 
Silvertown hour via WEAF In con- 
Junction with the Silvertown Cord 
Orchestra. The Kouns played for 
Keith's only recently and are re- 
ported slated for a new route next 
season which makes their radio ac- 
tivity as a paid "advertising" fea- 
ture surprising. 

The Silvertown hour and the 
Joseph Knecht orchestra In the 
same fine fettle which has distin- 
guished this regular radio offering. 
The Eastern Influence found them 
doing appropriately dignified music, 
a plan pursued by several of the 
other music offerings. 

Aside from this number, the 
same assortment of regular Thurs- 
day night regulars were Introduce 
in turn. From the program one 
could anticipate the type of enter- 
tainment that was on the tapis. 

WEAF's Thursdays 
WEAF's regular dinner music by 
the Waldorf-Astoria orchestra was 
about the same, which, is good. The 
Cushman Serenaders plugging the 
the Cushman bread, the Oeorge 
Elliot Cooley talk on California as 
part of the series on "Touring in a 
Packard Eight." the Atwater Kent 
entertainers, the Siivertowners and 
the Ben B«rnle - Roosevelt Hotel 
Jazxista In seqnence are to be en- 
countered every Thursday Blglkt. 

— 1 ,— 



Undersea Radio Siccessfnl 



Washington, April 14. 

Dr. J. H. Rogers of HyattsvUle, 
Md., a suburb of Washington, baa 
been suecesaful In reaching Europe 
with his underground and undersea 
radio. Recently Dr. Rogers succesa- 
fullr demonstrated the possibilities 
of the underground radio and for 
the past week has been experiment- 
ing in an attampt t« r«ach Etoop*. 
He announced last night that a 
cablegrana bad come from Toulon. 
France, advidng him that his sta- 
tion had been heard there at the 
same time repeatmg the message 
sent out. 

Dr. Rogers believes that long dis- 
tance radio waves travel through 
the earth and under' the sea rather 
than through the air. He Is now 
endeavoring to reach other foreign 
countries. 



NEW BICAEAOUA XADIO 
Washington. AprQ 14. 
The new wireless station recently 
completed at Bluefields, Ntcaracua 
by the Tropical Radio Telagraph 
Company was oflBclally apened vp 
March 9, according to eonaular ad- 
vices reaching th» Department of 

Commerce. 

This same comt>any has two 
other stations In Nicaragua, one at 
Managua, and other at Cabo Ora- 
cious a DiOB. The Cuyamel Fruit 
Co. operates two small stations In 
the coantry. wfaila tha Brngman 
Bluff liomber <;o. operate* a pri- 
vate station in eltatem Nicaragua. 



KAINE'S RADIO STATION 

Augusta, Me., April 14. 

All indications point to the es- 
tablishment of a stata radio broad- 
casting station. 

Last week the state senate en- 
actad final action on the house's 
amendment to the original bill pro- 
viding for the state station. 



A number of the bands, besides 
the staff orchestraa employed by 
the various broadcasting stations, 
have been receiving payment for 
their services from radio. The 
musician makfas his demand In the 
name of organized labor, at the 
regular unlo scale, and has been 
getting it. 

This has been particularly true 
with stations outside of the big 
radio centers like New York and 
Chicago. In these cities there are 
still a large number of fancy stage 
combinations who donate their ser- 
vices to radio Just for the ex- 
ploitation. 

The hinterland musician cares 
nought for fame and glory and Is 
holding out and getting his at regu- 
lar union scale rates. 

From this is seen a certain fore- 
runner of the inevitable whereby 
broadcasters will be paying for tal- 
ent in other departmenta. The ab- 
solute thumbs-down by the Kelth- 
Albee vaudeville interests and the 
smart legit managers is merely 
speeding matters In that direction. 



NEW RADIO STATIONS UCENSED 

Washington, April 14. 

A diversified line of businesses took out licenses during the past 
week from the Department of Commerce for the right to operate 
broadcasting stations. These include a film corporation, a light and 
power company, dry goods firm, church, radio and victrola shop, 
Pennsylvania State Police, and a knitting company. 

There were seven new stations licensed during the week with two 
transfers from Class "C" to "A" being made. 

These follow In detail: ' 

Supplemental list of Limited Commercial Class "A" Broadaastlng 

Stations 

Wave- 
Frequency lengths. Power 
Call. Station. Keys. Mstera Watta 

KFWD— Arkansas Light 4k Power Co., Arka- 

deiphia, Arkansas 1130 M6 MO 

KFRC — City of Paris Dry Goods Co., Geary 

and Stockton streeta San Francisco, Calif. . lltO M8 H 

KFVE— Film Corporation of America, 0100 

Delmar boyiilevard, St. Louis, Mo 1260 S40 MO 

KFVQ— First Methodist Episcopal Church, 

204 South Penn avenue. Independence, Kas. 1270 2« 10 

WODA— James K. O'Dea Radio and Victrola 

Shop. Paterson, New Jersey 14S0 202 . 4 10 

WBAK— Pennsylvania Stata PoUce, 18th and 

Herr streets, Harrisburg. Pa. 1090 276 600 

WSKC— World's Star Knitting Co.. Water 

street. Bay City, Mich 1160 241 60 

Transfers From Class "C" to Class "A" 
KZAl— Preston D. Allen, 13th and Harrison 

streets, Hotel Oakland, OakUnd, Calif 1240 242 100 

KFAD— McArthur Bros. Co., 134 8. Central 

street. Phoenix, Arisona. 1100 273 100 



E^ach is satisfactory. The A-K and 
the Siivertowners stand out. The 
Packard talk by the master talker, 
Cooley, Is always excellent. The 
some criticism that the Cushman 
idea of stressing old time songs still 
holds although probably the bread 
people figure this good propaganda 
to interest the old folks who, after 
all. would be the most interested in 
their product. 

Bernard Levitow's Hotel Commo- 
dore dinner music from WJZ waa 
satlstactory aa ever. J. B. Kennedy 
of "Colilar's Weekly" in a fashion 
talk followed in turn was succeeded 
br a financial review of Wall Street 
closing priced 

John C^assidy'a baritone recital 
vta WJZ with Will Oakland's tenor 
from WHN aa part of Oaklaad's 
Chateau Sbanley plug. From WJT, 
the Benjamin FrankUn Hotel. Phlta'* 
delphla, orchestra also broadcast 
concert muslo that Is on a par with 
the Comnoodora brand. 

Cassldy followed his Scotch sons 
recital with an Irish cycle. He was 
accompanied by Dorothy Longacr* 
at the piano. 

From WGBS, the Arman Vecsey 
orchestra from the Rita- Charlton did 
ita stuff followed by Oliver Baylor's 
weekly play an book review. 

Earlier in the evening, WHN had 
the Silver Slipper revue in ping and 
Dr. Landls ditto with a health talk. 

Godfrey Ludlow, of tba WJZ 
staff, filled in with several violin 
numbers until th« Q. A. R. pro- 
gram waa readied for -Ihs sir In 
celebration of the Mth anniversary of 
the Battle of Appomatox. The U.8. 
Marine Band from WJZ in relay 
With WRC, Washington, was • 
highrligl^t with spirited brass musio 
A a^h-Mndltlon by this organl- 
gAUom is a treat and they shoalt do 
more of that sort of thing rather 
than clasglc selections. 

WMVC Plufls for Hylan 

WHN was plugvlng the Cheess 
eiub and Its benefit; also Mlfs No- 
body from Nowhere, whlld WNTC. 
the city station, was plugging Mayor 
Hylan In refutation of an adminis- 
tration attack by Ogden Mills the 
night before. SiKh is the stuff that ' 
comes under the heading ot radio 
entertainment. 

Bay Klages and Stephen Lsvlta 
were planologlng from WHN In the 
Interesta of their muslo firm while 
the Wannamaker organ recital from 
WJY, with Dr. Alexander Russell 
in a Brahms recital, was on the air. 

The Loew station put In a plug 
for the new Mount Vernop Theatre 
following which Al Wohiman did his 
stuff brightly. A wire request from 
Ben Bemie caught Wohiman (Al 
and Ben are pals) muchly unpre- 
pared, but he faked it by repeating 
the song title a-plenty. 

Robert E. Clarke of the Marine 
Band delivered a trombone solo via 
the W^Z-WGY-WRC relay In fin- 
ished style. « 

Poem Pans Radio 

Wohlmon was still on with a bur- 
lesque "pan" on radio in poem form 
and credited to Andy Rice. Wohi- 
man "put the hooks" in for radio 
kiddlngly but none the less effec- 
tively. Coming Via a broadcasting 
station, the irony was too mucb. 

N. T. O. engaged in some lin- 
guistic crosstalk with a foreign 
baritone, Arcady Monnves, whose 
foreign song recital was that much 
Greek although the voice was rich 
and satisfactory. Jimmy Flyna, the 
Feist plugger, is among the best 
ether vocallsta ot any order, his 
lyrics getting over with extraor- 
dinary clarity in diction. 

Irving Cohen, with sister, Ruth, 
at the ptano, performed a pleasing 
violin recital from WGBS. Louis 
Burkow, another violinist, from 
WJZ was also effective. 

The Marconi Brothers, accordion- 
ists, filled In at WHN. N. T. O. 
plugged another wait with soma 
Robert W. Service recitations whloh 
are allegedly popular with the fans, 
according to reporta 

From WJZ. Ukelele Bailey waa a 
bright number. He was handi- 
capped by an ultra sendoff, this be- 
hls debut from WJZ, but hs lived 
up to It. 

Mai Hailet's dance mu.<ile was & 
high-light of ihePiccadilly Thaatrs 
program via WGBS. AhO. 



VARIETY 



RADIO 



Wednesday, April 16, 1925 

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Old Man Samuel (OMS) "Airs'* His Troubles— Also 
Gratefully Acknowledges to Dr. W. A. Lore and 
Gives Variety Credit for Innovation in Country- 
Wide Reviewing of Radio Entertainment 






By O. M. SAMUEL 

New OrlMiDa. April 11. 
When the floir*r« bloom In spring- 
time, the radio doesn't "bloom!" 
The past fortnisbt has brought 
mutterlnsa from thousand* of air 
tans in the south, who are sitting 
sad and remorseful night{jr while 
Irylns to tune into any old station 
at all, and generally winding up an 
unsuccesaful evening by "tuning 
Into" bed. 

Just a few weeks ago the whole 
American landscape was at their 
bidding. But now — B-r-r-rl Q-r-r-r! 
S-l-u-r! 

Old Static has blurred and slurred 
everything. Continued rains, clouds 
and warm weather nuike each even- 
ing worse than the preceding one. 
Tuesday evening there was a lull, 
rather late. In the ethereal moaning 
and groaning, and at 11:4B the old 
steamboat whistle at WMC. Mem- 
phis, came through nicely by way of 
Introduction. Later, the announcer 
advised that Joe Bennett's Moon- 
light Syncopators would attempt to 
regale the listeners tar and near. 
It was the first decent trsmsmlsslon 
:. the local bugs had gotten In two 
weeks, and they were all ears. 

KFRU, a small-time radio bor- 
ough when entertainment Is flush, 
received a rffyal welcome. The Nov- 
elty orchestra of the Bristow, Okla., 
station, was hitting it up at 11:47 
with "My Best OaL" The song may 
be new there, but then, Bristow 
Isn't very old Itself. Slipped Into 
Bristow again at 12:80 when a 
balladist was rendering "She's Just 
a Flower from an Old Bouquet." 
which the late Madame Pasquali 
immortalized. 

The St. Z^uls "Post Dispatch" 
broadcaster, KSD, was telling all 
the natives of Missouri who had 
been elected that day. About 12: IS 
those Night Hawks of Kansas City 
stepped on it with "Sally," after 
which Bill Adair sang. In radio- 
land, after IS, when "signing oft," 
they say "Oood morning," Instead of 
"Good night" KDKA. Pittsburgh, 
said "Qood morning" at 12:22, after 
an orchestra had slipped over a 
number in peppy fashion. 

At Mooseheart, III. 

A trifle later, Mooseheart. III., was 
still doing. A vocalist offered, 
"Why Should I Cry Over Youf" in 
splendid manner. Bat that was all. 
The static started Its deadly work 
all over again. 

As far as New Orleans Is con.' 
cerned. it would seem a preeminent 
countrywide base, until Improve- 
ments have eliminated static, for 
the winter months ,only. It beems 
that spring and summer receptions 
in this city are next to Impossible. 
There isn't a dissenting voice to 
that statement around here, even 
from the radio dealers themselves. 

It may be an idea to shift from 
receiving, in a countrywide way, 
for a span of several months, from 
the radio entertainment being pro- 
jected presently. In that period the 
stations should be able to map out 
amusement evenings at variance, 
not only as far as they are con- 
cerned Individually, but In order to 
co-operate with other broadcasters 
in the promotion of a more di- 
versified evening at home for their 
millions of listeners. Too much re- 
liance Is placed upon bands, and the 
^ bands nearly all play the same se- 
lections. 

There Should be co-operation, too, 
from the more powerful stations. 
Just now they shut oat the "little 
fellows" completely when in their 
wake. The greatest good for the 
greatest number would be achieved 
l^ having all stations of the same 
broadcasting strength. 

fjv Countrywid* Rsviswind 
-dUs countrywide radio revlew- 
Ing. ^^^M been aa odd assignment. 
"CatcklDg" an air show Is sonde- 
thing of an adventure, because one 
is not aw^re until the last minut» 
whether ha wiU "catob" it or net 
A tow years hence It will be very 



different. Radio will be a certain 
quantity then in the matter of dif- 
fusing entertainment. 

Pioneering has beea great fun, 
though, and deep down there Is a 
thrlU la the thought Variety has 
been the first paper to publish a 
countrywide radio review. In the 
years to come practically every 
paper of 'mportance will be doing It. 

Too bad, static had to intercept a 
continuance of the reviewing from 
this point over the spring and sum- 
mer, but even at that the field has 
been covered as far as possible and 
further reports, for a while at least, 
would be mere repetition. 

A concluding vote of sincere 
thanks Is herewith extended to a 
great pal and eminent physician. 
Dr. W. A. Love, for his Interest 
and enthusiasm In furthering the 
reviews. His scientific knowledge 
and air data made them a pleasure. 

This Isn't good-bye, but merely 
au revoir. 

OMS. New Orleans. Is merely 
signing oft until next falL 

(OMS Is the symbol for Old Man 
Samuel, a red head, but not a bad 
guy, even so. — Ed.). 



DATTOrS HEW 8TATI0H 
Dayton. O-. April 14. 

The Dayton "Herald" will open lU 
new radio station Thursday night In 
lU new building, tb* studio being 
located on the fourth floor. The sta- 
tion la being operated In connection 
with the S. M. K. corporation's SOO- 
Watt power sUtlon in the Gibbons 
hoteL 

The sUtlon's caU letters will be 
WSMK and programh wi:. be broad- 
cast on a wave length of 2T8 meters. 



RADIO PLUGS 

FORHEARST- 

SCHENCK 



Publisher and Picture 

Man Associated — Chain 

of Stations 



RADIO CORPS. 

'BONE ON MUSIC 

UCENSING 



Am. Society's Income 

Now $20 Per Hour for 

Special Licenses 



The Radio Corporation of Amer- 
ica "pulled a boner" last year by 
not licensing from the American 
Society of Composers. Authors and 

Publishers for the use of lU copy- 
righted catalog which represents 
the cream of the nation's popular 
and stfccessful light opera and 
standard music. At that time the 
A. S. C. A. P.. while sensing the 
menace of radio toward the com- 
mercial existence of music and Its 
resultant benefits to the authors 
and composers, was still willing to 
license tne Radio Corp.'s stations 
for a nominal fee. 

David Saranoff. vice-president 
and general manager of the Radio 
Corp. was In negotiation with the 
American Society for a time for a 
blanket contract for Its seven 
broadcasting stations (including 
WJZ and WJY, New York; WQY, 
Schenectady; WRC, Washington), 
but Insisted on a contract for five 
years. 

The American Society refused 
that period, realizing radio might 
shape up a deadly foe. A compro- 
mise for two years was offered b'ut 
refused. 

Now $20 Hourly 

As has developed, the American 
Society is now licensing special ap- 
plicant., for hourly periods at $20 
an hour for tlte use of its mem- 
bers' music over unlicensed stations. 
The yearly income from one such 
special application (u.sually adver- 
tisers) exceeds what the station 
would have to pay to give it carte 
blanche access to all the American 
Society's works for public perform- 
ance. 

In other words, what the Radio 
Corp. alone payj fo.- Its clerk's hire 
to choci: up on the songs broadcast 
so as not to infringe on the A. S. 
C. A. P,, would about pay for the 
llcen.sing fee for an entire year for 
one of its stations. 

One regular radio feature via 
WJZ uses fiv6 hours weekly at $20 
an hour or $5,000 annually in li- 
cense fees to the Americon Society, 
which is much <n excess of what 
that station wuuUl liave to pay for 
an entire year. 



' Los AngalM, April 14. 
At last WlUlam Randolph Hearst 
and Joseph M. Schenck have be- 
come buslneas assoclatea. Hearst 
for the paat few months has been 
flirting with Schenck In some way 
or other to go Into business with 
him. First he wanted Schenck to 
take over the Marlon Davles and 
Cosmopolitan productions. When 
that did not materialize It la said 
Hearst wanted Schenck to go into 
the theatre buslneas with him. 
Finally Hearst found Schenck in a 
receptive mood when he broached 
the proposition of establishing a 
chain Of radio stations. 

The initial plans call for the es- 
tablishment of four master broad- 
casting stations to be located in 
New York. Chicago. Atlanta and 
Los Angeles. Then,, when they are 
under way and operating. It Is said 
more are to be established. 

The plan of the $S stations was 
worked out In such a way that It 
will be a double tle-up of the busi- 
ness Interests of Hearst and 
Schenck. The Hearst papers in the 
cities that have radio stations now 
are hooked up with local stations. 
When the new stations are finished 
this arrangement will cease and 
they will do their stuff over their 
own ether lines. Schenck on the 
other hand has made provisions 
that United Artists are to become 
interested as far as the benefits of 
the radio is concerned for the pur- 
pose of aiding this releasing or- 
ganization in gettihg over its propa- 
ganda. 

The stations are to provide first 
class entertainment with a corps 
of entertainers engaged under con- 
tract and salary by each. Then, of 
course, the commercial angle will 
enter into the project also for Its 
general sustenance. 

It is expected that the project 
will be under way about Jan. 1. 



RADIO IS COHMERCIAL PERFORMANCE 



CANADA LEADS IN U. S. 
RADIO IMPORTATIONS 



Radio Sets Valued $186,947 

Exported to Dominion in 

February 



Variety Bursau, 
Washington, April 14. 

Canada, of all the countries of the 
world, was by far the greatest Im- 
porter of American made radio sets 
during the month of February. Can- 
ada's imports of radio apparatus for 
that month totaled 131,753 pounds, 
with a value of $186,947. This ex- 
ceeded any other Individual country 
as to quantity almost tenfold. Swe- 
den ranked next with 17,782 pounds, 
valued at $22,536. 

Total exports for the month ..f 
February, which have Just been 
made public by the Department of 
Commerce, totaled 275,740 pounds of 
radio materials. These being valued 
at $477,591. Close to one-half of the 
total exports, therefore, went to 
Canada. 

Following Sweden, the next 
largest Importers of American jnan- 
ufactured radio /ipparatus. were 
Brazil, with 16,818 pounds valued at 
$36,125; Australia. 16,5M pounds, 
vahie $33,739; United Kingdom. 14,- 
803 pounds, value $28,196; Spain, 
13,346 pounds, value $33,124, and 



The long expected decision on the appeal from Federal Judge 
HIckenlooper's opinion that radio broadcasting of a song Is not a 
public performance for profit was handed down Thursday by the 
U. 8. Circuit Court"" of Appeals for the Sixth District of Ohio (Cin- 
cinnati) and Is a complete victory for the music men. Judge Mack, 
writing the opinion, reversed Judge HIckenlooper In every respect, 
ruling that a radio performance Is a public rendition. 

It was expected that In either case the matter would be carried 
to the United States Supreme Court, but the music men are of the 
opinion that WLW. Cincinnati, will abandon the matter In view 
of the thorough opinion which overrules all of their defenses. Should 
the WLW station (owned by the American Automobile Accessories 
Co.. the defendant) carry It up to the final and highest tribunal 
of Justice in the United States, they are faced with the necessary 
technicality of first securing permission from that court for another 
trial. In view Of Judge Mack's opinion, this permission may be 
difficult to obtain. 

The case is technically Jerome H. Remick ft Co, against the 
American Automobile Accessories Co. over the alleged Infringement 
of Remlck's "Dreamy Melody" through the defendant's radiocasting 
without permission and for profit The station, WLW, Is actually 
operated by the Crosley Manufacturing Co. but the real owner is 
the defendant. 

Radio's Defense 
The most novel of the automobile coqipany's defenses which includ- 
ed all the rest of the stock replies that broadcasting Is not a public 
performance, and If a public performance one not for profit, was 
the contention that radio Is not an actual transmission of music 
but a medium for the sending out of electrical waves or impulses. 
Judge HIckenlooper put himself on the map with the music in- 
terests by sustaining that contention although the Remick firm 
similarly showed that a phonograph record Is not the actual "can- 
ning" of the music but of musical wave-lengths which are of no 
value without a tone-arm and a sound-box and that despite these 
facts the record manufacturers i>ay the copyright owners of the 
music royalties as provided under the Federal statute. 

Of the most salient extracts from the lengthy opinion by Judge 
Mack appended, this statement is most striking: 

"A performance in our Judgment is no less public because the 
listeners are unable to communicate with one another, or are not as- 
sembled within an enclosure or gathered together in some open 
stadium or park, or other public 4>lace. Nor can a performance in 
our Judgment l>e deemed private because each listener may be alone 
In the privacy of his home. Hadio broadcasting is Intended, and 
In fact does reach a very much larger number of the public at the 
moment of the rendition than any other medium of performance. 
The artist Is constantly addressing a great and widely scattered 
audience and is therefore participating In a public perform- 
ance. ..." 

This is directly opposite to Judge HIckenlooper^ version that It 
is not a public performance because the rendition Is made In a 
private studio with only a microphone present and that there Is no 
guarantee of ad audience or the number thereof during the period 
of broadcasting. In answer to this, E. C. Mills of the music In- 
terests propounded the theory that let any Individual be alone in 
the privacy of that same studio and preach sedition therefrom the 
Oovernment would know of It quickly and take Immediate action 
for treason. 

Other Infringement Claims 
WLW. Immediately following the filing of this suit, was notified 
that further tabs would be kept as to whether or not It broadcasts 
copyrighted songs controlled by the American Society of Composers. 
Authors and Publishers, and that further action would be taken on 
similar grounds for copyright Infringement. WLW has disregarded 
this warning and the various copyright owners now have a flock of 
evidence for as many further causes for law-suits In which they 
generally ask for $250 damages, the minimum allowed them under 
the Copyright Law. 

The action under the name of Remick and Co. was In reality in« 
stituted by the American Society. 
Other extracts from the opinion are: 

'H'he question presented is whether under the circumstances 
the broadcasting of the copyrighted musical composition is an 
infringement of the statutory copyright. . . 

"While the faet that radio was not developed at the time of 
the Copyright Act was snacted, they raised soms question as 
to whether a performance by radio oames within ths purview 
of the statute. ... In other words, the statute may bs 
applied to a situation not anticipated by Congress, if clearly 
construed, and said situation comes clearly within the intent 
and meaning of the statute. 

"That under the Copyright Act a public performance may be 
for profit, though no admission fee is exacted or no profit actu- 
ally made is stated in Herbert vs. Shanley, 242 U. 8. 591. It 
suffices, as there held, that the performanee bo for profit and 
not eleemosynary; it is against the commeroial as distinguished 
from ths purely philanthropic use of snother's composition, 
that the statute is directed. It is immaterial in our Judgment 
whether that commercial use be such as to secure direct pay- 
ment for the performance by each listener or indirect payment 
as by a hat-checking charge when no Idmission fee is re- 
quired, or a general commeroial advantage as by advertising 
one's nsme in the expectation and hope of making profit 
through the sale of one's product be they radio or other goods. 
The reference to Herbert-Shanley in the decision reverts back to 
the first Instance of the American Society testing Its copyright 
rights of composers-members In the performance-for-proflt of a 
cabaret. Shanley's restaurant, then In the Putnsim building on Times 
square, refused to acknowledge It had employed through Its own 
orchestra music of the late Victor Herbert for profit. 

This angle was thoroughly set up. As against the defense of the 
restaurant (then without cabaret performance In full) the plaintiff 
(Herbert) with the society assuming the prosecution, set forth that 
Shanley's used its music as an attraction for diners, that it charged 
a coveur, sold food and drinks lo those thus attracted and even had 
a check room concession for wearing apparel. The lower court 
I upheld the claim and upon appeal the U. S. Supreme Court af- 
firmed, thus giving the American Society the legal rights It since 
has been enjoying in a most remunerative manner for Itself and 
all members. 



Japan with 10,890 pounds, valued at 
$19,789. 

The countries receiving from five 
to ten thousand pounds of this ap- 
paratus were the Netherlands, Mex- 
ico, Argentina, Chile and the Philip- 
pine Islands. Those with less than 
6,000 pounds Imported Include New 
Zealand, with a little over 2,000 
pounds: Uruguay. 1,600 pounds; 
France, 1,400 pounds; Cuba, 2,800 
pounds and right on down to the 
Irish Frea Stats with Importations 
recorded as nU. Germany's total Im- 
ports tor February reached but 411 



pounds of radio equipment, valut 
at $955. Russia In Europe mo 
than doubled the German Imporl 
The Russians purchasing t 
pounds, valued at $2,218. 



COAST SADIO SHOW 
Los Angeles. April 14. 
Southern California's Second A 
nual Radio Show will be held he 
for six days opening April 20 

There are 2» radio manufacture 
signed to have displaya 



Wednes<la7, April 15, 1925 



MUSIC 



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LOSES TWO JOBS, 
BUT GAINS WIFE; 
WIDOW OF 63 



Carver Fonrett, 25, Quits 

Work, Night and Day, 

After Marrjring 



P? 



Waahington, April 14. 

Another youthful Washington 
musician haa taken unto himself 
sn elderly bride. Carver Forrest, 
», etenog. by day In the Interior 
Department ^nd in an orchestra at 
the Stonelelgh Court, hotel apart- 
ment at night, was married last 
week to Mrs. Flora Ritter Oortner, 
(S, and a widow, who liveS at the 
botel-apartment where Forreist 
played. 

Mrs. Oortner-Forrest is the sister 
of a local retired millionaire lum- 
berman. 

Forrest resigned from the Interior 
Department April S and is also out 
of the orchestra at the apartment 
home of hi* bride. 



"NOT ME," SAYS HARRY 



"Maybe it was my brother, AI, 
but not me, kid," said Harry Von 
Tllzer. 

"If you don't know how the mu- 
sic business is and has been, ferret 
around a bit and you will And that 
none of the music publishers want 
to monkey around now backing 
shows. 

"Take me off that 'angel' list or 
ny creditors might hear about it." 

HVT broadcasting himself, re- 
ferring to a story in Variety last 
Week mentioning he was one of the 
backers of a new play called 
"Three Rooms." 



JACKIE TAYLOR OUT 



Forced Out of La Spagna by Union 
Technicalities 



'••• Chicago, April 14. 

Jackie Taylor and newly recruited 
orchestra lasted but one week at 
La Spagna, an exclusive north side 
cafe. The union would not permit 
Taylor to continue at the head of 
his organization, he being a travel- 
ing: member. The majority of the 
personnel in the Taylor orchestra 
were members of the local union 
and therefore the band could not 
come under the heading of a travel- 
ing organization. He wa« notified 
that he would have to go outside of 
Chicago for his talent and then 
•ome in as a traveling organization. 

It is intimated in musical circles 
that Benson, who at one tme con- 
trolled all the first class musicians 
In town, engineered his removal. 
Benson carries a strong vote In the 
local union through the number of 
local orgaizatlons under his man- 
agement. It Is also reported an- 
other orchestra had an exi>erlence 
■Imllar to the one by Taylor, but 
■when he signed up with Benson he 
was allowed to remain. 



WITT8TEIN ON WOT 

Eddie Wittstein's famous New 
Haven orchestra, which has played 
at more college and prep school so- 
cial functions than any contempor- 
aries, wiU be a feature April 17 
from WOT, Schenectady, in relay 
with several other stations. 



UNLOOKED FOR TLUG" 

L. Wolfe Gilbbit. staff writer of 
Lieo Feist, Inc., got across a cork- 
ing national plug for one of Feist'a 
songs with the personal assistance 
of Mr. B. F. Albee, the Kelth-Albee 
chief executive. Qllbert wrote a 
special N. V. A. version of a Feist 
number, "Will You Remember Me?" 
(incidentally authored by others 
than Gilbert) for Lillian Morton's 
special use N. V. A. week. 

^r. Albee heard of It and ordered 
copies of the lyrics multlgraphed 
and sent to every resident manager 
in the country, with instructions to 
have an act on the bill sing it at 
every show. 

While the idea was to plug the 
song title as a secondary matter, 
Mr. Albee's personal Interest car- 
ried it beyor ' expectations. 



SONG HITS 
DANCE HITS 

Everybody Is Playing Theso 
Are Your 

"Hong Kong Dream Girl" 

"Florida" 

"Sunset" 

"Look Who*. Here!" 

Publlihed hy 

Robbins-Ens^el, Inc. 

less Broadway, Mew York City 



If yon don't Advertise in 

Don't AdvertiM 



MUSIC WINNERS 

Rochester, N. T., April 14. 

Selection of the most meritorious 
orchestral selections from the 69 
scores submitted in the Eastman 
School of Music's national competi- 
tion for American composers was 
completed last week. The winners, 
who will have their scores played 
by the Rochester Philharmonic Or- 
chestra, Howar4 Hanson conduct- 
ing. May 2, are: At^ron Copeland, 
New York George P. McKay, Lead, 
S. D.: William Quincy Porter, 
Cleveland; Bernard Rogers, New 
York; Mark Silver, New York, and 
Adolph Weiss, of Rochester. They 
will be given transportation ^o 
Rochester for the concert. 

Aaron Copeland won attention 
through his "Concerto for Organ 
and Orchestra," which Nadla Bou- 
langer played last season with the 
Boston Symphony and with the 
New York Symphony. George Mc- 
Kay is teaching music in South 
Dakota. William Quincy Porter is 
a teacher at th« Cleveland Institute 
of Music and a student ot Ernest 
Bloch. Bernard Rogers is probably 
the widest known of the group his 
"Prelude to the Faithful" having 
been performed last year by the 
State Symphony Orchestra of New 
York, Joseph Stransky conducting. 
Adolph Weiss is first bassoon for 
the Rochester Philharmonic and for- 
merly was first bassoon for the New 
York Symphony. 



BALLROOMUME 
HAS 21 WEEKS 



Nat'l 



Attractions Start- 
ing May 30 



New People on Victor 

Grace Moore, soprano of the 
"Music Box Revue, " makes her Vic- 
tor record debut May 1 with two 
selections from the production. 

Zez Confrey and his orchestra 
also return to the Victor lists the 
same week after a prolonged ab- 
sence. 

King Alfonso XIII. of Spain has 
also "canned" two addresses on the 
Victor for release at that time. One 
talk is his greetings to the Spanish- 
American Republics, and the other 
an addre: • to the Spanish nation. 
The retail price of this record la 
$1.50, which represents a 76 cents' 
surcharge for a Spanish soldiers' 
fund by imperial command. 



HONO^ DEAD MUSICIAN 

Watertown, N. Y., April 14. 

All band musicians in and about 
Waterto^^ massed to play at the 
funeral ot Vincent K. Irolll, veteran 
professional musician. Native of 
Italy, IrolU was educated at the 
Military Conservatory of Music at 
Naples. His professional career on 
this side included engagements with 
the Elgin Watch Factory Band, 
Goetz Concert Band, Dodge City 
Cowboy Band and with these the- 
atrical orchestras: Bijou^ Chicago; 
Grand, Bloomlngton, 111.; Jennings 
Opera House. Elgin, 111.; vaudeville, 
Chicago, and Orphoum, City Opera 
House end Olympic, all of Water- 
town. 

Irolll was a cousin of Congress- 
man La Guardla, of New York. His 
widow, Mrs. Genevieve Henry Irolll, 
and a son, Vincent, survive. 



NEW BRUNSWICK BAND 

A new Brunswick recording or- 
chestra to make its debut this 
month is the Rhythmodlc Dance 
Orchestra, said to be under Ray 
Miller's direction. The band has 
been organized for the exclusive 
purpose of playlntr the Rhythmodlc 
cla-ssics arranged by Frank Black 
and published by Forsier of Chi- 
cago. 

"Hungarla" and "Egyptian 
Echoes" are the first two transcrip- 
tions from classics by Black for 
Brunswick recordlr.g. 



Hallett's Georgians at Arcadls 
Mai Hallett's Georgians, a nine- 
piece Moss-Hallett unit, under the 
direction of Bill Drewe«, open at 
the Arcadia, New York, tonight 
(Wednewlay), succeeding the reg- 
ular Hallett combination. 



Dance orchestras are assured 21 
weeks of employment over the 
"ballroom circuit" sponsorod by 
National Attractions of New York, 
Inc., which starts operating ac- 
tively May SO. The circuit as lined 
up assures that minimum with the 
following some of the more Im- 
portant spokes: Now York is rep- 
resented by the Arcadia ballroom. 
Clover Gardens and the Rosemont, 
Brooklyn; Danceland, Philadelphia; 
Granada Park, Detroit; Euclid SOth 
and Euclid Gardens (both L. O. 
Beck enterprises), Cleveland; Beck's 
£:ast Market Gardens, Akron; But- 
terfiy ballroom, Springfield, Mass. 
Beck \ ill have a n^w place In Cin- 
cinnati, now in construction, ready 
for the summer, and another new 
Beck ballroom, In Colur. 'jus, O , 
opens Labor Day. Mr. Beck Is 
president of National Attractions, 
Inc. 

Some of the bands which have 
been lined up for touring are Sam 
Lanin's Roseland combination; 
Meyer Davis' Le Paradls (Washing- 
ton, D. C), orchestra, Vincent 
Lopes, Jr., band. The Debutantes, 
Seymour Simons, Paul Whlteman's 
Leviathans, Austin Wylle (Cleve- 
land), Paul TMese, Oklahoma Cow- 
girls' Band, The Cadets, Madrid 
Spanish Orchestra, Royal North- 
west Mounted Band, Ray Stillwell, 
Duke Yfell.nan, Sammy Kahn. 

The average cost to a ballroom 
for a week's attraction will be 
$1,500. It will Include a band of 11 
or 12 men and some "name" at- 
traction such as dance team, novelty 
act, etc., as the extra added fea- 
ture. 

The 21 weeks are of the "big 
time" category. A "small time" cir- 
cuit will be started after May 30 
to Include lesser towns and t'ance 
halls with five to eight-piece bands 
as fhe traveling attractions so as 
to also afford th(#e lesser cities an 
opportunity to dance to new bany 
periodically. * 

A franchise system Is being 
worked on so that no one neigh- 
borhood will have a "big time" and 
"small time" franchise In direct 
opposition to each other. 



BAND BIZ BRISK 



German Musical Instrument Manu- 
facturing Good 



Washington, April 14. 

Business in the musical instru- 
ment industry in the Stuttgart dis- 
trict of Germany during the last 
quarter of 1924 la reported as being 
brisk In reports to the Department 
of Commerce. Piano factorlea were 
employing many additional workers, 
and this In ai>lte of the fact that 
no p>iano8 are exi>orted to the United 
States on account of the high pro- 
tective tariff. Germany, on the other 
hand, fears American competition 
In the foreign markets. 

The accordlan and mouth organ 
Industry at Trosslngen, Wurtem- 
berg, is said to be favorable with 
the declared shipments to the 
4Jnlted States in the last three 
months of 1924 having reached a 
total value of |199,82ff. Increasing 
from $76,392 in the preceding three 
months. Accordlans exported were 
valued at $41,30t for the last 
quarter of 1924, against but|15.916 
In the quarter preceding. 



Jack Horn and B. A. Rolfe 
Go With Ballroom Circuit 

Jack Horn has resigned as Vin- 
cent I.opez' business manager to 
devote himself exclusively to the 
National Attractions of New York, 
Inc.. which is sponsoring the new 
"ballroom circuit." Horn Is vice- 
president and general manager of 
the new enterprise. 

B. A. Rolfe, cornetlst with Lopez' 
band, also leaves that field the end 
of this week to exclusively align 
hlni.self wiih National Attractions 
as booklns mnnoger In charge of the 
bands. 



NAT. H. S. BAND CONTEST 

A riitldtial hipli Ft hodl l>nn<\ 
rontest, which will be held June 9 
In Gary, Ind. DlfTt-rent states will 
hold confestK to determine their 
rf prpsetUatlves for the national 
contest. 



INSIDE STUFF 



On Music 

The false McKensU kidnapping clue which brought Mr. and Mrs. Ferdle 
V. Grofe into unwelcome limelight, has been dropped. The authorities 
have given the Grofes a clean bill of health, their adopted child not being 
the kidnapped McKenzle girL Grofe Is Paul Whiteman'a chief arranger 
and composer with Whlteman of "Wonderful One" and other song hits. 

The dallies appreciated the Grofes' innocence throughout by not stress- 
ing their theatrical connections and handling thetr end of it gracefully. 
Captain John H. Ayres, in charge of the Bureau of Mijising Persons at 
Police Headquarters, stated, "Both Mr. and Mrs. Grofe are as clean as 
hounds' teeth. We no longer consider the Orofo child seriously as 
Lillian McKenzle." 

The story was originally "steered" to the New York "Daily News" by 
an irresponsible and notorious character who had been thrown off the 
payroll of Hearst's "Evening Journal" (New York). To bring to W. R. 
Hearst's attention the kind of a "news man" he had finally kicked off 
the sheet, the Irresponsible framed the phoney and "The News" fell, as 
it is a Hearst competitor and "The News" thought it was "stealing" a 
"Hearst man." Losing the "Journal's" weekly check broke the heart of 
the Irresponsible. 



That the popular music business Is gradually reaching a higher piano 
is evidenced by odd little details which are sure-flro Indicators, however. 
The orchestra leaders as a whole are becoming generally more ap-> 
preclatlve of sincerity and side-stepping the "banana oil" that was 
formerly the chief stock In trade of a band and orchestra employe of a 
music publishing house. 

The band pluggers in turn are peddling leas of tho "oU" and are also 
making thepiselves scarce as much as possible Instead of infesting certain 
haunts nightly to the discomfort of the management, the orchestra 
leader and themselves. 

The intelligent musicians are adjusting themselves so that the now 
music, as it comes through the malls, is given Just aa careful attention 
as if personally brought down by some music house attaobo. There is 
a certain vain percentage of bandmen, however, who never open parcels 
of orchestrations and give nothing attention except if poraonally brought 
to their notice. For that portion, and It must be admitted some Import- 
ant orchestra leaders are included among them, the music publisher's 
employe naturally maintains his familiar "line." 

As a general thing, the orchestra leader Is being less hounded by 
orchestra pluggers. 



In the details of the grand bouncing that Count Ludwlg Salm von 
Iloogenstraten Is reported to have gotten from Lo Grand Due when 
he got into an argument in the Parisian cafe with Clarence P. Cummins, 
an American, the name "Brlcktop" Smith was mentioned. 

"Bricktop" Smith is a former New York colored girl, a dancer, who, 
since going to Paris, has become the manager of Lo Grand Due In the 
Montmartre. 

It is believed that the husky "bouncers" In tho cafe were instructed 
to preserve peace and quiet, notwithstanding that the Count was mar- 
ried to Milllcent Rogers, daughter of an American multimillionaire. 

Incidentally, foreign dispatches commented upon the admiration the 
Count and Cummins had toward an English glrli named Hilda Manners. 



The Liver and Bacon Club, formed by Rudy Le Blang, brother of Joe 
Le Blang, which meets in Le Blang's refitaurant. Times Square, has a 
song dedicated to It entitled "Liver and Bacon." Harold Lewis wrote 
the music and Joseph Garrlty, the lyflcs. 



(Luella) Kendall Lee, daughter of Mrs. Richard Kendall Lee, 1040 Park 
avenue. New York, who is engaged to marry Jules Glaenzer, vice-presi- 
dent of Cartler, Inc., Fifth avenue Jewelers, Is alsoea professional dancer. 

With Basil Durant she has danced at the Club MIrador, Club LMo 
and also In Palm Beach. 



Joseph Jordan, the orchestra leader at Loew's State, New York, has 
been making his novelty overtures a feature at the house and at the 
same time endearing himself to the music men. Jordan affords them an 
opportunity for a song plug with <;horus slides but enhances its appeal 
through novelty ideas in slides, comedy verses, etc., which he conceives 
In co-operation with the music publishers. 

Jordan's overtures are Justly programed outside of the house each 
week as an "act" along with tho rest of the bill. 



Not only rich fathers support their sons' Jazs bands like Otto Kahn 
with the Roger Wolfe Kahn orchestra at the Hotel Blltmore, New York, 
but another vaudeville band, headed by a songwriter, has also Interested 
an "angel," not a relative. He deems a Jazz orchestra a good financial 
investment for some reason or another and Is guaranteeing the personnel 
its regular salaries weekly, regardless. 

The Roger Wolfe Kahn band which has Just landed a Victor recording 
contract. Incidentally, Is attempting to make itself self-supporting. Kahn, 
pere. Is reported not particularly keen on continuing his original Idea 
and considerable reorganization of personnel to reduoo the weekly sal- 
ary Is now In process as It has been the past few weeks. 



With late reports stating that the Mound City Blue Blowers are "over" 
In London and with Lopez taking a harmonica player abroad with him, 
the question arises as to what is keeping the jug players in the south. 

According to the above information It should be a pushover for the 
southern crockery artists, if not In Now York, then In London. All of 
which leads on to Dr. Rockwell, vaudeville slnglo, who might Just as well 
throw his act away, take his tin whistle, migrate to foreign shores and 
clean up with his persona] tin opera. 



Not a bad time to pick, as summer approaches, to dojo up the "pad- 
locked" cabarets for 30 or 60 days as punishment (or having been caught 
selling. Some of the closures may decide to remain closed until the 
new season. .Several of the better class cafeo find business quite slack 
when their people start for summer homes. 

It's new stuff, "closing" as a fine and making a promise to never again. 
Who'll watch the waiters? 

The longer prohibition endures, the bigger gag It \u gelling. 



Musician and Bride Freed 
On Charge;^ Rearrested 

Des Moines, April 14. 

Five minutes after Leroy Fox, 28. 
musician, and his 17-year-old high 
school bride, were acquitted by :i 
jury In the district court on charges 
of obtaining money under false pre- 
tenses by tho Issuance of a number 
of bad checks, the couple were re- 
arrested on a second warrant charg- 
ing a similar offense. They were 
returned to the county Jail. 

The warrant was sworn out by 
P. L. Deschmldt, Humboldt. la., a 
stockman, and father of the girl. 

The girl, who was a student at 
lliimholdt high scliool, eloped with 
Fox, saxo])honist, In a traveling 



orchestra, following a brief acquain- 
tance during the time Fox played 
with an orchestra at Humboldt. The 
father said he would press action 
to have the marriage annulled. 



AND HIS 

CADET ORCHESTRA 

New. Novel and Entertaining 

Unsnimout Pr»i%e by Preti •rd 
Public 

At'l'MFS-S 
< \I»K VI.N<»>T I.OIf/' 

Iii-ii |<riM<l\>*) . ^>» >.rk 



i/'fTI'' 



VARIETY 



MUSIC 



Wednesday, April 15. 1921 



The Biggest caid the 
Beat in 

BANDS AND 
ORCHESTRAS 

FIND THAT 

ft Pays to Advertise 

CoBsistendy and ReKriarly 

Tkmigh dw Medkm of 

ruBucrrr plans 

FAQL WHTTEMAN 
VINCENT LOPEZ 
^ISHAH JONES 
RAT MILLER 
BENBERNIE 
JANGAR6ER 
IRVING AARONSON 
PAUL SPEOfT 
JEAN GOLDKETTE 
ABELTHAN 
AOEBRUODE 
ORIGINAL MEMPHIS FIVE 
CHARLES DORNffiRGER 



DISK REVIEWS 



By ABEL 



YEARNING (Fox Tret) — Room> 
Wolf« Kahn and His HoUl Bitt- 
iner* OrohMtra 

HOT-MOT-HOTTBNTOT— «am« — 

Victor No. 1M18 

Ttao aclon of the houaa of Otto 
Kahn haa graduated Into tha Vic- 
tor artist cbisa. quite some progress. 
This couplet marks his debut disk 
as a Victor recorder. 

Both numbers are dlstlngutahed 
by exceptional arrangements. The 
"canning" Itself couldn't miss be- 
cause the Blltmor« hotel orchestra 
personnel Is comprised of several 
crack musicians who have had wide 
recording experience with -comblna- 
tloos and "house orchestras" other 
than this organisation. The banjo, 
brass and reed work Is exceptional. 
Young Kahn himself performs a sax 
solo Interlude In satisfactory style. 



TIGER RAG— Mound City Blue 

Blowers 
DEEP SECOND ST. BLUES — Same 
Brunswick No. 2804 

Just "mean" and "hot"! The 
Mound City Blue Blowers with their 
trick kazoo-banjo and comb-and- 
tlssue-paper "Instruments" dish out 
the "wickedest" blues imaginable. 
The "Tiger Rag" (La Pocca) dis- 
closes some particularly weird indi- 
go modulations. The banjo, an ad- 
dition to the original trio, gives the 
rendition the nvcessary musical 
body 

"Deep Second St. Blues" by Mc- 
Oauley-McKenzie-lAnge ot the Blue 
Blowers is a lazy drag and just as 
"low down" as the companion piece. 
For disciples of the indigo school 
this couplet is an earful — plus! 



The above represent 

of the PUBUCITY 
PLAN HOLDERS who have 
osod and are currently using 
VARIETY for Publicity Con- 
sistently. 

EACH IS A 'IIAME" 
AMONG BANDS 

and might be said to have 
''arrived," yet aadi b con- 
tinning the use of "VARI- 
ETY'S" ADVERTISING 
COLUMNS FOR PERSONAL 
PUBUCITY PURPOSES. 

To Get "Thfe" Ute 



DEEP IN MY HEART, DEAR 

J Waltz)— Vincent Lopez and 
trohaatra. 
THE LOVE SONG— Sam*— Okeh 
No. 40323. 
Two operetta waltzes. "Deep In 
My Heart" is from Sigmund Rom- 
berg's "Student Prince"; the other 
by Ekiward Kunneke from the oi>e- 
retta ot that name. Both are nicely 
scored, the intrinsically charming 
comiKMitlons being enhanced by nice 
sax choirs,- strings, chimes, etc., in 
pleasing i>erformance. 

OH, JOSEPH (Fox Trot)— The Sa- 
voy Orpheans 
MAGIC MOMEriTS (Waltz)— Same 
—Columbia No. ^9 
The Savoy Orpheans are from the 
Savoy hotel, London. Rarely la a 
British recording marketed over 
here, although not quite so, con- 
versely. Both numbers are from 
Richard Fall's "Madame Pompa- 
dour," probably the reason for the 
imported recording In view of the 
operetta's foreign derivation. 

For a British orchestra, the prod- 
uct is surprisingly good. The scor- 
ing is worthy ot a native arranger. 
The reeds and brass in the fox trot, 
and the banjo and violin oontribu- 
tlons in the waltz are wholly meri- 
torious. 



important The seoret Ilea In tlie 
intelligent switching from Instru- 
ment to instrument (or solo special- 
ties. 

The "eyes" number (Kalmer- 
Ruby-Jerome) is a "natural" by the 
bye as a hit possibility and the sex- 
tet does tricks with It The trum- 
pet, trombone, piano, banjo and deep 
sax evidence themselves with solo 
interludes. As dance offerings, they 
are snappy and (etching. 



^vin Explains Checks 

Iioa Angeles, April 14. 

Don Alvln, orchestra leader at 
the Oreen Hill, asserts his recent 
legal difnculttes over an automobile 
were not properly reported. Alvln 
says that about a year ago he pur- 
chased (rom the Lewls-Hllllard 
agency here an automobile which at 
one time belonged to Sid Orauman 
and the amount Involved was $3,000. 
Some months later Alvln had con- 
siderable paint and upholstery work 
done on the car and the job 
amounted to |S67. 

A (ew daya after the work was 
completed Alvln states he stopped 
payment on the checks he had given 
for the W3rk. The reason he Cid 
this, lie declared, was because he 
(ound the job unsatisfactory. The 
checks were returned marked "re- 
(er to maker," with the result the 
holders began legal proceedings in 
the criminal branch of the Superior 
Court. 

On March tl Superior Judge 
Carlos Hardy dismissed the case 
when the entanglement had been 
satisfactorily adjusted between all 
parties. 



BUST SONGWIUTEBS! 

St Louis, April 14. 

Larry Conley and Gene Rode- 
mich, local songwriters, have com- 
pleted a commission (rom Warner 
Brothers to write the theme (or 
"Broadway Butterflies." a (orth- 
coming Warner picture. 

Conley's second musical comedy, 
laid in Dixie, will receive its pres- 
entation at the Grand Central the- 
• atro here next week, Conley Is 
trombonist In Rodemlch's orches- 
tra at that bouse. 



BAHD LEAOSR MAityTM 

Worcester. April 14. 
Frank W. Chaffla, it, leader o( 
th* Worcester Brigade band, and 
Mia* Abbl* C Nickerson. IS. a 
milliner of Pawtucket R- L. were 
married last week In this city by 
Rev. Vincent Bl. Tomlinson. Mr. 
Chaffln has been a bandmaster (or 
28 years, much o( the time as 
leader of Worcester Brass Band. 



FRIEHD AID BBOWH ACT 

Two o( the most succesaful pop«, 
lar aonswriten^ Clift Friend 
Lew Brown, bar* formed a va 
vUle combination under Roa 
Curtis' dir^tiOD. 

Their Taudavllle Itinerary 
uniQue, tha Idea being a pr( 
tour ' before opening in a Jonas 4 
Oreea production, probably tte 
"Greenwich Villa<e FoUiea." 




LEADING ORCHESTRAS 



IRVING AARONSON 



and his Commanders 
Elsie Janis' 'Timles of 1926" 

Fulton Theatre, New York 

HOF-BSAir HAU8 

93d St and Broadway, New York 



ACE BRIGODE 



and His 14 Virginiauos 

MONTE CARLO RESTAURANT 
Broadway and 51 at St, New York 
Bzslaalve Msaageaxat JsMph 



BROWN-AGLE'S 



ORCHESTRA 

Nsw rtMrimt ABCADIA BAIJLBOOIC 

BraUmy at SM StrMt. Nm Vw* 

JOS. W. KAT. Haaassr 



ROY TOX 



and his Orchestra 
Now Featured at the 
Cafe Lafayette 
LOS ANGELES ^ 

FOR DETROIT 

irs 

JEAN GOLDKETTE 



Orchestra 

Vietar lUxMrdlng ArtMs 



DAN GREGORY | 




Whmn You Arm 'Up THERE' 
CONTINUE TO USE 




niETY 



and KEEP THERE 

(Any Variety office will 
suggest and assist an adver- 
tiser in preparing copy to 
tho best advantage and of- 
fer its facilities and serv- 
ice to anybody interested.) 

NEW YORK 
154 West 46th St 

"^ 'CHICAGO 

State-Lake Theatre Bldg. 

LOS ANGELES 

Chapman Bld§<^f^ .. 



LOVE ME (JUST LIKE I LOVE 
YOU) (Fox Trot)— Ernie Gold- 
en and Hotel McAlpin Orchestra 
I'LL TAKE HER BACK-^Same— 
Edison No. 51512 
Krnie Golden und his McAIpln 
Hotel orchestra make their debut as 
disk artists on the Bdlson with this 
couplet. Always : worthy dance 
organisation, their transition to the 
disks leaves nothing wanting. The 
Instrumentation is worthy and the 
scoring shows off their distinctive 
qualities to the fullest 



A MAMA LIKE YOU AND A PAPA 
LIKE ME— Jane Green (Vocal) 
SOMEBODY LIKE YOU— Same- 
Victor No. 196U4 
A rag couplet of the typical Jane 
Green order. The "mama" song is 
a post-marital lament in novelty 
style and the reverse a fox trot bal- 
lad. Miss Green's unique delivery 
distinguishes both. 



STEICEIAin) AT PALISASES 

Charlie Strickland and his or- 
chestra leave the Palais D'or next 
week to open theli annual aummer 
engagement at Palisadea Park. N. 
J., April SO. Strickland is recruit- 
ing an eight-piece outfit under his 
own management to replace his 
regular band at the Chinese restau- 
rant. 



HAJOS* STMFHONIC JAZZ BABD 
A symphonic jaxs band is being 

organized by Hajoa. the composer, 

for a hotel in Atlantic City, alao 

for a production in view. 
Hajoa composed (or "Natja." also 

rearranged the score o( that recent 

(allure at the Knickerbocker, New 

York. 



OH I THOSE EYES (Fox Trot)— 

The Yankee Six 
I NEVER KNEW— Same— Okeh No. 

40335 

The Yankee Six. a Buffalo combi- 
nation, are Okeh newcomers, but 
highly satisfactory. For a sex- 
tet they make their stuff sound very 



NAT, MUSIC WEEK KAT 3-11 

More than 1,000 cities are ex 
pec ted to participate in the Na 
tlonal Music Week, scheduled for 
May S-11. 

Many prize contests have been 
arranged, and there will be speolal 
state events. 



Crystal Palace Orchestra 

Exeluslv* Victor Reeord AKiate 
6«th at rss t . aear B r — S w a y. New T«sl 



MAL HALLETT 



and his - 

Versatile Entertaining Band 

Arcadia Ballroom 

Broadway at S3rd SL, New Voric 
•nrOVBVH TKAB OM BBOADWA'T* 



DAVE HARMAN 



AND ORCHESTRA 



ON TOCB 
• s 



TED HENKEL 



HAEl^SCHEH BECOBDINO TBIP 

Walter Haenschen. Brunswick re- 
cording technical chief, leaves on a 
six weeks' recording trip to the 
coast next week. Haeschen will 
"can" numbers by Abe Lyman, Paul 
Ash, Vie Meyers (Seattle), Marion 
Harris, who Is playing the Orpheum 
time; Keller Slaters and Lynch, dit- 
to; Gene Rodemich, and othera. 



Music Men's Organizations 

Settling Differences Inside 

The Music Publishers' Protective Association and the American 
Society o( Composers, Authors and Publishes will endeavor to 
co-operate In the adjudicating of its members' squabbles within 
the ranks of its organizations. Too much litigation. It ia feared, 
will give the Industry a black eye with the public, particularly in 
differences involving royalty claims and other songwriter com- 
plaints. 

Court proceedings are generally expensive and protracted. It ia 
believed that Rosenthal, Mllla and Hein, the executives of both 
organizations, can do much to expedite adjustment ot any differ- 
ences in the least expensive fashion. 

Brnle Breuer's grievance against Billy Rose, Mort Dixon and Ray 
Henderson, claiming a fourth Interest in "Follow the Swallow" 
(Remlck) will be referred to this trio (or such action among other 
complaints. 



and hu Orchestra 

LEIQHTOM'S CAFETERIA 
n S. BiWMlway. liss Aagetoa eai 

. virginia hotel 
Jlong beach 

E TTo. N. NIchily. •Mf Vtm 



Original hifianaS 



Record and Radio Artists 

New Playing Cinderella Ballreem 
«ath Strast and Biwtdwsr. New Teslt 
TOmn MOBTON, Hasngw 
Id HUi 847*, 8t«rlliw 



ART KAHN 



Columbia Recording 
Orchestra 

Thhrd Caaseeathrs Biwss 
SENATE. CHICAGO 



SAM LANIN 



AND ORCHESTRA 
ROSELAND 

Seventh Year on Broadway 
A "NURMI" RUN 



PRYOR MOOREH I 

ORCHESTRAS 

Playing Daily at tha 

5 Boos Bros Cafeterias 
' also 
The Playhouse Orchestra 

^ and 
Contracting Special Dance 
Orchestras 

LOS ANGELES 



The Original Memphis 5| 



ON DANCE TOUR 

Direction BERNIE FOYER 

1674 Broadway, New York 



M 



EL PEDESKY AND HIS 
ONTMARTE ORCHESTRA 
OVIELAND FAVORITES 



BROADCASTINO NHIHTLT, KTWB 

HOLLYWOOD, CAL. 



GEORGE MEYERS 



AND HIS 

Club Alamo Orchestra 

Appsaring Mixhtly at the 

CLUB ALAMO 

253 West l2Sth St.. New York CKy 



KENNETH MORSE| 



FRIAR'S INN ORCHESTRA 

•*Thal*s That** 

1043 W. Sixth Street 

LOS ANGELES 



GLEN OSWALD'S | 



Victor Recording Orchestra 
Playing Cinderella Roof 

and 

DOUBUNG THEATRES 
LOS ANGELES 



BEN POLLACiTl 



and ORCHESTRA 

Venice Ball Room 

Venice, Cal. 

(for a long time to come) 



I RADIOUANS 1 



RAY WALKLR, Director 

•TH MOMTH AT 

CHUMMY CLUB 

711 7th Avenue, N. Y. 0. 

»t HAKBT rRABft 



\ 



DAM 



TED 



Weodaide Inn, Thornwood. N. T, 
Will open for the aunaaier 
AprU 11. 



I RUSSO and FlORITOj 
ORIOLE ORCHESTRA 

I 



■dgMTMer Beaeli HmUi 

Offlc* Room 201 
Melaon Bros. Bids. 

Broadway A Devon, Chioage 
KietaslTa Bruawlek ArMi«S 



The SANGAMO 
BAND 



a 



DICK UUBRBT. KMOKT DACOI 

Now at tha famed 

HarTey*s in Washington, D.C 

OpenliiK Msr 1 
rOWATAN HOTBl. BOOF 

Wsahinrton's Moat Bxclualva R**s , 



HARRY STODDARD 



J 



AND HU 

"Streets of New York Orchestirf' 

Keith Albee and Orpheum CiretfNi 

Dlre«tloa BOHR • CCBTIS 

PBB. ADD. WHlAUd CLVB. H. Y* 



WASHINCTONlAtBl 



Club Kentucky I 

Broadway and 49th Street. N. ^ 

Playing Keith-Albee Thestrst 

"DUKE" ELLINGTON, Directs* 



^ Wednewlay, April 16, 1M5 






CABARETS 



'VAKflBTY 



41 



SPECHT'S CABARET' „ ( 
FDiCHED IN PfflUt 



i;ur 



*'Alphob$P and Gaston" Bit 

Whilfe H^tfln Philly> 

On— two Other Raids 



t 

¥ 



Philadelphia, April 14. 
Whil* Paul Specht'B Pandora 
Cafe was helng raided last week, 
Specht, with his band, was render- 
ing a musical concert for President 
Coolidge In Washington. The Presi- 
dent was host to a banquet to the 
Washington correspondents to meet 
Attorney General Sargent. Specht, 
a* a courtesy to the Chief Execu- 
tive, played M the function, not 
knowiiig IfaJder^ were «(lvlBg his 
Pandora a visit for alleged liquor 
•elllng. 

Senator James Watson i of Indiana 
personally Introduced the bandman 
"to President Coolidge. 

An Incident connected 'With t>ie 
Pandora raid was the Alphonaie- 
and-Oa«t«n act between G. Allison 
Brewer and George S^cht, the iaxz 
leader'* bi^other, who a,re of the 
Pandora management. BSach admttr 
ted being the. manager of the cafe 
until advljed by Acting Lieutenant 
Beckman, who headed the raiding 
detectives that he had a search and 
•elzure warrant and must place the 
manager of the cafe under arrest. 
Whereupon, both denied such re- 
eponsibllity, but Lieut. Beckm^in 
•took both Into custody, 

George Specht attempted to pass 
the buck at that time when he turned 
to Lieut. Beckman with a story that 
he had had an argument with 
Brower as to who should be the 
boss at the cafe and that he gave 
In to BroWer, which he advanced as 
a reason why Brower should accept 
service and be taken Into custody. 

A quantity of liquor was also con- 
fiscated at the Hotel Walton Roof 
Garden and the Peking Cafe. The 
Club Cadlx Was searched, but noth- 
ing found. 

Attempts to revoke the dance 
licenses at these places will be 
made. 



3 ENF4)RCEMENT BILLS 



Passed In Iowa—Provides for Jail 
Sentences and Fines .• 



f^C 



1. 



Des Moines, April 14. 
..(•Thi»»- prohibition bllla which 
'freatly strengthen the liquor law 
enforcement agencies were passed 
by the State Legislature last week 
And nbw go to the governor With 
final enactment of these measut«s, 
prohlbttltm workers who hays bieen 
watching the bills, declared Iowa 
bad tbft strongest liquor ' laws' In 
the country, ! 

One of the bills makes It manida- 
tory that Jail sentences as well as 
fines be g^ven bootleggers for first 
offenses. 

Another .makes ipoasejssion of 
Mquor prima facie evidence of In- 
tent to violate the liquor law« fend 
the third requires that an order of 
abatement must be Issued before the 
atto-neV may receive his fee. 



Sam and Ike Bloom in Spat 
Over DoU%-Toy Ones 

Cblcago, April 14. 
The Blooms (Sam and Ike) don't 
look alike, but have the same ideas. 
These two youngsters of the cabaret 
field who operate the DeauvUle had 
a spat last week and all over some 
dolls (not Uve ones). The cafe hiis 
recently installed two novel doll 
racks, operated by strings. During 
the dances the dolls are lowered 
within reach of the partlcli>ants 
permitting the customers to scram- 
ble for the possession of the tiny 
figures. 

The latter is what caused the 
controversy between the two. It 
seems that the dolls are lowered by 
the manipulation of strings and both 
of them wanted to have the honor 
of execution. 

Someone arbitrated the matter 
and It now is agreed that each one 
would operate the strings for a 
period of six weeks. Ike took the 
first six weeks with Sam being 
promised the next six. The bookies 
around Chicago are laying five to 
one Ike will be re-elected to operate 
the racks during Sam's period. 

DEAUVILLE, CHICAGO 

Chicago, April 14. 

Not very many months ago what 
la BOW the Deauvllle Cafe was a 
hotel in the last stages of senile de- 
cay. Ike Bloom's ideas and capital 
transformed it into a night club of 
ritzy countenance, which has since 
been a consistent wlriner ' for Its 
proprietor. 

Ur. BlOom has been liberal with 
Producer Roy Mack Ih fiscal al- 
lowances for the present floor show, 
and It looks the money. First, there 
Is Frank' LIbuse, "the crazy waiter," 
a fixture at the Deauvllle and a 
popular draw. His hokurti Is undis- 
guised slapstick, but it makes them 
laugh. His sidekick Is Mabel Wai- 
ter. Together they are responsible 
for the comedy touches. 

The Irving Rothschild syncopa- 
tors do the orchestral work. They 
are a warm group. Of the enter- 
tainers who sing, Eileen Flory was 
the favorite. She tears a number 
Into shreds with a delivery char- 
acterized by force and vigor. Clarice 
Catlett, prima donna, has a glor- 
ious voice of high range. Betsy Ross 
handles the soubrette assignment 
competantly. 

Lester, Ltd., had the contract for 
the costuming, but a special num- 
ber was contributed by Mile. Le- 
nore. The Charleston, sunflower 
and Roman costumes were out- 
standing on the eight girls, iMio 
comprise the feminine background. 

On sight the Deauvllle Is a s^ire 
thing. It has ftpaclbus capacity and 
snappy entertainment. 



Pool for Exercu0 



Frisco and Solly Vlollnsky 
arf among the proprietory of 
a nlgtat elub in the Times 
square eectlon. When all of 
the proprietors are in the club 
looks prosperous and extra 
seats must be provided for the 
cash buyers. 

It requires an all-night vigil 
for Messrs. Frisco and Vlo- 
llnsky to watch their trade and 
partners. Among the latter 
is Jerry Hitchcock, not a bad 
watcher himself. 

On their way home after the 
night place closes In the morn- 
ing Frisco and Vlollnsky take 
their morning exercise in the 
form of calisthenics at the 
Friars, playing pool. This is 
usually between 11 and 13. a. 
m. There Is no band at the 
Friars and no dancing, nothing 
but arguments, so the pool 
players are comparatively en- 
joying a dally vacation. 



Revue Girls Want Salary 

Los Angeles, April 14, 
Six dancing girls in the Green 
Mill cabaret at Culver City com- 
plained to *the State Labor Board 
yesterday the place owed them In 
the aggregate $440 for salary. They 
said they had been irregularly paid 
since opening March 15. The deputy 
order the management to make good 
within 48 hours. 

Diane Shane, Edith Jarvls, Dot 
Clark, Carmen Desmyth, Polly Lloyd 
and Delphlne Welch are the com- 
plaining girls. 



OVER-ZEALOUS SHERIFF 

Liquor Raids Hurting Roadhoujie 
Trade 



Davenport. la., April 14.' 
Prospects of a thriving business 
at the rcadhouses In t^^ia county 
this summer have gone glimmerliig, 
as the result of the activities of t^e 
newly electM sheriff, Frank Martin, 
who Is making regrular tounds of 
these places during the night with 
particular activity on Saturday, 
when the resorts usually have their 
capacity crowds. 

Martin's campaign against the 
roadhouses, which, in the last few 
years have been highly successful, 
with plenty of liquor available for 
guests who neglect their own flasks. 
Is generally reputed to have been 
Klan inspired. His first drive was 
against the Kettnich's new Lin- 
wood, a Brady street place, whicli 
was forced to close within a few 
days of an opening that cost nearly 
$10,000, because < f the excessive 
vigilance of the authorities. 



Cabaret Performers Quit 
Addison Floor Shov 

Ada Foreman, dancer, and he 
partner, Dan McCarthy, as well as 
female singer, walked out of th 
Hotel Ad,<U<on. Detroit, last wee! 
after one week of a two weeki 
engagemept had beer, played. Th 
reason giVen Max Hart, their ageni 
was that the management of th 
cafe demtanded that the women min 
gle with the guests, sit at the table 
and be otherwise sociable. In addl 
tion, one of the managers is sail 
to have used profanity at th 
woman singer. Another dancer, . 
girl of 16, was In the show with he 
mother, but she was unmolested. 

The Addison is rated a first clas 
hotel, and Its dance fioor is of glasj 
lighted from beneath. 



IK THE OAT vt "QWXy* 

El Monte, Cal., April 14. 

A. K. Wiggins has been a dance 
hall proprietor for 35 years and he 
says times have changed. When 
Wlggan was a beginner his guests 
used to check their revolvers with 
their hats and coats. 

Wlggan Is building a large, mod- 
ern dance hall and skating rink on 
his Main street property. 



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JANSSEN'S FOOD TALES, 

August Janssen, the Te8taurat;eur, 
^akes to the air next weeH with a 
regular series of fooA 'talks via 
WOR. Every Tuesday J^nssen will 
address the ether audience. ' 
A new elaborate marquee at Jans- 

, sen's uptown Hof-Brau at,$3d street 
will.be unveiled this (Wednesday) 
afternoon, when the Society of 
Restauratettrb will b* guests at the 

-function'. ■ The ceremonies' will be 
followed Vy a banquet at jvhich the 
Vlenm^ from the House of Haps- 
burg Estate will be used for the! first 
time in this country. 



Bronx Road House Openings 

One of the first of the road houses 
of Pelham, closed over the wiftter, 
to announce a reopening Is the Ben 
Hur at City Island, with John Mc- 
Nulty proprietor. It . pened Satur- 
day. 

Chateau Laurier, also on City 
Island, Is not due to open until 
Decoration D»y. 



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THE TENT 

Baltimore, April. 14. 
•The Tent" couldn't have held 
very many more tonight under Any 
OOfldttlons. "The Tent,** from re- 
porta^epming through to Washlpg- 
tOQ, had taken the Monumental City 
by storm and was attracting many 
from Washingon. The answer, after 
spending; about three hours In the 
place. Is creditable to two things — 
Stuart I. Whitmarsh, the owner- 
manager, and Meyer Davis, flanoe 
band cbmblnatlon. 

Climbing the stairs to the top of 
the Lyceum the entrance and the 
Interior decoration, done In a deep 
red, spell just what "The Tent" Im- 
plies. Soft lighting enhances the 
picture, and with colored waiters 
all in white with turbaned heads 
the transportation of the guests to 
the tent of some Arabian sheik Is 
splendidly carried out. 

The place Is popular with the 
troupers playing Baltimore. Capt. 
Nungessor, the French ace, making 
personal appearances With "The Sky 
Raider" (film), and also Gilbert 
Gable, publicist with the captain, 
were among the celebrities present. 
This reviewer has caught several 
of Davis' bands, but none has 
caught the Le Paradis mood (Davis' 
pet organization) as well as this 
"Tent" aggregation. With Nathan 
Brvailoff directing and playing the 
violin It Is truly an all-*tar aggre- 
gation of musicians. They're a 
hard-working bunch, too, with the 
intermissions short and with a half 
hour "Marathon," as Whitmarsh 
termed it, staged each evening dur- 
ing which the music never stops for 
a moment. 

Elach of the boys of the orches- 
tra — Ray Welsh, banjo-saxophone; 
Nicholas Vita, bass; Phil De Wil- 
liam, piano; Cy Udelman, saxo- 
phone, and Howard Dolan, drutns, 
contributes solo stuff in the typical 
Davis arrangements, with De Wil- 
liams at the piano going in strong 
for the chimes. Nicholas Vita at 
the drums sin., . the chorus of many 
of the numbers and the dancers 
like It. ^ , , 

Whitmarsh Is plannint; a ' Paint 
and Powder Revue" for the coming 
week to honor the local amateur 
dramatic club. He Is bringing in 
many professionals for this revue. 

Those of the stage are welcome ai 
"The Tent," and. glory be, with all 
the crowd of thetn there topigut 
Whitmarsh didn't a.ik one to do a 
free show. MeaMn. 



Msriflold Gardens on the Rosd 
April 25 or thereabouts Hat-ry 
Sussklnd exi>ects to open his neWly 
remodeled and decorated Colonial 
Inn on the Pelham Park road under 
the title of the Marigold Gardens. 
The new place will seat about 600. 
It has a sunken dance floor in an 
extension of the main buikllng. "the 
Gardens ai« opposite Sussklnd's es- 
tablished road house, Pelham Heath 
Inn. The two road houses will give 
the proprietor a seating capacity of 
over 800. 



Law Observance Posters 

Washington, April 14. 

Another way to spend taxes col- 
lected has been found by the Pro- 
hibition Unit. A poster campaign 
is about to be launched for law ob- 
servance and the bureau, having 
convinced Congress that it would be 
a good idea to spend $50,000 to 
circus the nation, are now. ready to 
spend it. It will be available July 1. 

The officials of the bureau are not 
coming out formally and making a 
direct bid for ideas but say they 
will gladly receive suggestions for 
designs as well as phrases. 

Billboards along the highways 
have been rejected as too expepslve. 
It is believed here that the entire 
campaign will be confined to posters 
with "snappy" sayings on them. 



L. I. Padlocks 

The Penatlqult Inn, Bay Shore, 1 
I. and the Southampton Hote 
Southampton, L. I., have. been oi 
dcred padlocked for seven and flv 
months respectively. 

Federal Judge Campbell in Brool 
lyn, N. Y., last week slgnfed the d4 
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EX-FUO BUYS DANCE HALL 

Davenport, la., April 14. 

Frankle Whitney, retirwl Ught- 
weight boxer of Cedar Rsiplds, has 
purchased the Oreen Lantern dance 
pavilion, north of Davenport. Whit- 
ney plans to assume active charge 
within the next two weeks. 

He has several Interests, Ipclud- 
Ing the management pf ^a large 
amusemient park at Wausay, Wis. 



INTOZICATION RECORD BROKE 

'' \^"-" Was^fftgtoW.'Apif'n 14, 
Ali local records for Int6ii<;at|on 
convictions were smashed (during 
the month of March, records of the 
Police Court disclose, which, dis- 
closes a total of 1,020 casee. Con- 
victions for drinking In public niwn- 
bered H. 



BALLROOM CHANGES HAND 

Burlington, April 14. 

E. A. Kalwlshky as.'^umed mai 
agemcnt of the Military dance ha: 
representing a group that Is tal 
Ing It over from Ferd K. Miner, I 
manager the past year. Mr. Mine 
will remain identified with the pla< 
until the end of this season, on A] 
ril 25, when he retires from tl 
dance hall business. 

Mr. Kalwlshky will retain his p4 
sltion as publicity manager of tl 
Palace theatre, with which he hi 
been connected for 10 years. 



Historical Psgeant for Knox Coun 
Bloomfield, Neb. April 14. 
An historical pageant, coverii 
the early history of Knox county, 
to be a feature of Knox county fa 
this fall. Details hnve not bei 
worked out but it Is planned to ha' 
different sections o* the coun 
take charge pf the pageant, and 
give one section of it each of ti 
last titree nights of the fair. 



Varsity Club In "Villase" Chang 

Th'e Varsity Club, Greenwich VI 
lage, was taken over last week 1 
Joseph Newgarden and Dick We: 
who also operate the Checkerboai 
cabaret In ths Village. Tl>e tran 
fer t^as made by Joe Woods ai 
Jimtnie Ryan, who had built up 
nifty clientele mainly through tl 
club being one of the few plac 
In the Village area open after boui 



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Listen, all you professionals, to the word of one who 
has made a tremendous hit. in Keith Vaudeville. Saxi 
Holtsworth writes: ' 

"I find that after equipping my orchestra with « 
complete set of your band instrumenis, I get bet- 
ter results as to torte and also find that it puts my 
orchestra over with a 'bang.'" 

The big individual stars and traveling organizations 
prefer Conn's, and there'a a reaaon! Let us tell 
you about it fully, with no obligation to you. Write 
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Franklin Park, 111.. April 14. 

A firework* spectacle wiU be 
staged at fairs this year under 
somewhat novel conditions as re- 
gards the scenery used. Instead of 
long drops, painted in perspective, a 
real frontier town will be built, 
dance hall, saloon, school house, 
blacksmith forge and postofflce sur- 
rounded by ranch houses and corals, 
Indian tepees and other settings. 

"Pioneer Days" is the title of the 
spec. It is produced by the Potts 
Fireworks Company. The concern 
gave a preview of the stagre set- 
tings at their factory grounds to a 
number of newsiwper men last 
week. 

Over 300 people will be used in 
the production, which will occupy 
the entire infield of the racetracks. 
Indians on the warpath will be seen, 
the OM stage coach and festivities 
in the dance hall presented, culmi- 
nating in a battle with the redskins 
and rescue of the inhabitants by a 
detachment of soldiers from an ad- 
Joining post. 

The scenery will be all in the way 
of set pieces, built on frames in- 
stead of hanging pieces universally 
used, with the action of the pageant 
spectacle spirited and Interesting. 



PITTSBURGH PARKS 



Kenny Park Opens Easter Sunday- 
West View Park Also Starts 



' Pittsburgh, April 14. 

, Two of Pittsburgh's parks have 
gotten into summer swing. Kenny- 
wood park started Baster Sunday, 
this marking the twenty-sixth year 
for this popular recreational center. 
New attractions Include the Niaigara 
Whirl and Seaplanes De Luxe, with 
a Fairy "Whip, new ride for the chil- 
dren. The new swimming pool and 
bathing beach are nearing comple- 
tion. . 

West View park, with many new 
features, opened April 11. In addi- 
tion to an entirely new "fun" house, 
a $10,000 athletic field has been 
added. 



Merchandise Concern 
Loses Suit Against Elks 

Rockland, Me.. April 14. 

The Jury given the case of the 
Kew England Fair and Carnival 
Co. vs. the Rockland Lodge of Klks, 
baa brought In a verdict in favor of 
the defendants. It was an action 
to recover $869.88 for a consign- 
ment of merchandise alleged to have 
been sold to the loeal lodge of Elks 
by the carnival company. 

It was brought out in the trial 
that the plaintiffs had sent the 
goods on the order of the promoter, 
George W. Johnson and that the 
lodge dealt with Johnson and not 
the company who supplied the 
goods. 



BUT ONE CHAUTAUQUA 
NAN mCREASING BIZ 



Less Concert Bands in 
Parks; Dance Orchestras 

There will be few parks in the 
East featuring concert bands this 
season. Their cost is too much for 
the park managements to encumber. 
The booking of the bands at this 
time indicates that bands may be 
engaged for week-ends only, with 
special programs also listed for 
holidays. 

All the parks have dance orches- 
tras which may confine their music 
to the dance halls only unless spe- 
cial arrangements are made to have 
them double in concerts in the 
parks proper. 

Concert bands, however, will 
again be featured at C jlumbla 
Park, North Bergen, N. J.; Midland 
Beach, Staten iBland. N. Yf; Luna 
Park, Coney Island and several 
other of the larger parks in the 
East. 



GU8 HORNBROOK ALONE 

Baltimore, April 14. 

Gus Hornbrook, the rodeo pro- 
moter, contradicts any statement 
Shorty Mack is to be associated 
with a rodeo Hornbrook will place 
at Luna Park, Coney Island. 

"Never heard of Shorty Mack," 
says Hornbijok. 



Jas. L Loar Adds to Holdings 

— Others Have Cut Down 

on Bad Prospects 



Chicago, April 14. 

James L. Loar, an independent 
Chautauqua operator, has added an- 
other circuit to his holdings this 
season. Loar is the only man in the 
Chautauqua business who has added 
to his business. 

In every other case managers and 
owners of circuits have cut down, 
most of them over half. The sea- 
son is expected to be a bad one for 
chautauquas, chiefly because this 
sort of amusement sesms to have 
had its day. 

A number . of managers, as re- 
ported in previous issues of Variety, 
are getting into other businesses, 
several entering the travel -bureau 
field. 



TRIMBLE iS NOW 
L-W. MANAGER 



Formerly Successful 
Chautauqua Operator 



Chicago, April 14. 

Nelson Trimble, who for a num- 
l>er of years operated the Nelson- 
Trimble Chautauqua and Lyceum 
circuits, has l-«en appointed man- 
ager of one of the EUlson-Whlte 
circuits. 

UntU this year Trimble was 
looked upon as ono of the most suc- 
cessful of Chautauqua circuit own- 
ers. He maintained oflT.ces and bad 
a number of peoplo employed. Very 
suddenly he sold his holdings, only 
to immediately take a position as 
superintendent. 



Levy Selected to Head * 
S. L. Banquet Committee 

Chicago, April 14. 

The Showmen's League of Amer- 
ica held a bl^ meeting last Friday 
at the club rooms. Charles O. 
Browning, second vice-president, 
occupied the chair. 

Th« chairman for tlM Showmen's 
League banquet and kail for next 
December was ai>polnt«d. Sam J. 
Levy was selected. 

The matter of "League Day" came 
up for discussion, but no chairman 
was appointed until this week, when 
It Is hoped that Fred M. Barnes will 
ac;aln be well enough to attend. 

A committee is quietly inveatlgat- 
Ing the ho\d-up of uist week, all be- 
ing entirely convinced that the tip- 
off came from the inside of the 
club. 

The Ladies' Auxiliary held their 
utual Friday night meeting, Mrs. 
Ed. A. Hock, president of the organ- 
ization, in the chair. 



C. I., Cincy, Open* 

Cincinnati, April 14. 

Coney Island is under way, with 
the main interest centered in the 
dedication of a new island boat and 
the opening of the new cement 
swimming pool, claimed to be the 
largest in the world. 

The new boat, "Island Queen," is 
an oil burning non-sinkable vessel. 
The park has centered upon the 
safety angle in its exploitation, and 
it is figured that the boat trade will 
blow up a harvest wind for the 
amusement center. 



"Thrillers" Wanted 

With some of the Eastern p.-.rks 
set for early openings park man- 
agers , nd bookers are looking for 
"thrillors." 

One (f the first to get ronsoru- 
tlve dates la.st weok was Traiik 
Silvas, known as "the giant snap 
the whip," who does a head down- 
ward stunt from a C5-foot pole with 
a 50-foot swing. 



DOHOHUE SHIFTS TO JONES 

Chicago, April 14. 
James Donahue, for many years 
promoter with the late Con T. Ken- 
nedy has Joined the Johnny J. Jones 
forces in a similar capacity. 



SOUTH GOOD, 
W.TEXASPOOR 



Reports Give Territory at 
Present Good Rating^ 



Chicago, April 14. 

Exhaustive rejMrts from the south 
say conditions all over that section 
of the country, with the exception 
of West Texas are remarkable good, 
due in the main to good prices for 
cotton, fine weather for the early 
spring: planting and general agricul- 
tural and industrial prosperity. 

In West Texas there has been no 
rain for seven months. Unless this 
is speedily remedied, conditions 
there will be serious and are so at 
the present. In Eastern Texas the 
people are enjoying general pros- 
perity. In Louisiana there is a boom 
in oil, several big wells coming in 
between Alexandria and Shreveport, 
making that part of the country 
fertile territory for shows and 
amusement enterprises. 

Mississippi and Georgia are in 
better condition than in some years, 
Alabama is getting along nicely, 
while the Carolinas apparently arc 
prosperous. 



' CARNIVALS 

(Mostly Week Stands) 

American Amusement Shows, 
Philadelphia, April 11 (two weeks). 
Almo Exposition Shows, San An- 
tonio, April 20. 

All-Amerlcan Shows, Chlckai^ba, 
OkU., April 13. 

Barlow's Big City Shows, Oranite 
City, ni., April 11. 

Bernardi Exposition Shows, Park 
City, Utah. April 13. 

Bernardi Greater Shows. Balti- 
more, April 18. 

K. O. Barkoot Shows, Defiance, O., 
April 27. 

Brown and Dyer Shows, Tough- 
keepsle, N. Y.. April 27. 

Boyd and Linderman Shows, 
Richmond, Va., April 25. 

Bruce Greater Shows, Scotland 
Neck, N. C. April 11. 

Central States Shows, S. Jackson- 
ville, Fla., April IS. 

A. 8. Clark Greater Shows, Doug- 
laa. Arts., April IS. 

Clarit's Gelden Role Shows, Up- 
per Sandusky, O., April 27. 

Coal Belt Amusement Shows, 
WilsonvUle, HI. AprU 11. 

Cooper RiaKo Shows, Farrell, Pa., 
April 16. 

Harry Copping Shows. Skyesvllle, 
Pa., April 26; Indiana, Pa., May 4. 

Cote's Wolverine Shows, Detroit, 
Mich^ AprU 18 (indef.). 

Corey's Greater Shows, Pottsvllle, 
Pa.. April Ig.May 2. 

Coleman Bros. Shows, Middle- 
town, Conn, AiMI SO-May 8; Hart- 
ford. Conn., 11. 

Colton's Greater Shows, Blng- 
hampton, N. T., April 26. 

Conklin and Garrett Shows, Van- 
couver, B. C. May 4. 

A. F. Crounze United Shows, 
Schenectady, N. T„ May 1. 

Daglow's Riding Devices, Bos- 
well. Pa., April 26; Rockwood, Pa., 
May 4. 

De Kreko Shows, Blue Island, III., 
April 25. 

Dixieland Shows, Poplar Bluff, 
Mo., April 13. 

Dreamland Exposition Shows, El- 
mira. N. Y., May 2. 

Dalton and Andersbn Shows, 
Memphis, Tenn., April IS. 

Ellman Amusement Shows, Mil- 
waukee, Wis., April 26 (8 weeks). 

Endy Shows, Pottsvllle, Pa., April 
28: Harrisburg, Pa., April 27. 

Foley and Burk Shows, Oakland. 
Calif., April 11; Melrose, Oakland, 
20. 

Noble C. Falrley Shows, Leaven- 
worth, Kans., April 26. 

Greater Sheesley Shows, Balti- 
more, Md., April 18. 

Great Eastern Shows, Richard 
City, Tenn., April IS. 

Heller's Acme Shows Paterson, 
N. J., April 18; Bloomfield, N. J., 
25. 

L. J. Heth Shows. Sheffield, Ala., 
April 13. 

Hermann's Mighty Exposition 
Shows, Johnstown, Pa., April 18; 
Windber, Pa., 25. 

Hughey and Johnson Shows, 
Wesner, La., April 18. 

Col Hoages' Mighty Show, Ot- 
tumn, la., April 80. 

Imperial Exposition Shows, Bar- 
berton, O., April 24. 

Johnny J. Jones Shown, Sanford, 
FI.1.. April 13; Washington, D. C. 
20 (2 weeks). 

Krauss Amusement Company. 
Orpnloch Park, N. J., May 1 (indef.). 

K. F. Ketohun's 20th Century 
Shows, Bridgeport, Conn., May 4 (4 
weeks). 

Knickerbocker Shows, Sharon, 
Pa., April 18. 

Ladiraan Bxpotition Shows, New 
Orleans. April 11; Hattt«M)urg, 
Miss., 10. 



WHAT THE WORLD WANTS 



Variety Bureau. 
Washington. April 14. 

The foreign demand for American 
made musical Instruments is grow- 
ing. Judging from the requests that 
appear each week in this service of 
the Department of Commerce. This 
is but one of the many opportuni- 
ties for new business listed for the 
current week. 

It is necessary in replying to for- 
ward the communication to the 
nearest branch office of the depart- 
ment. It is also necessary to first 
mention the country, then the arti- 
cle and lastly, but equally as im- 
portant, the governmental code 
number that follows. 

A study of the below list will dis- 
close that the celluloid collar Is not 
yet a "has been," at least in France. 

Among the purchasers are the fol- 
lowing: 

Australia, automobile body and 
trimming supplies (14649); Austria, 
toilet preparations (14669); Balu- 
chistan, art goods, pictures, calendars 
and stationery, artificial flowers, 
glassware and porcelain articles, 
haberdashery, hair-dressing req- 
uisites, hosiery, novelty mirrors, 
rubber novelties (all 14538); China, 
automobile accessories (14542); 
Czeohoslovkia, dry goods novelties 
(14590); England, wooden coat 
hangers (14583); France, celluloid 
collars, cuffs and bosoms (14687); 
Germany, automobiles and trucks 
(14548); India, overissue news- 
papers, toilet soaps, secondhand 
clothing, waterproof coats, new and 



secondhand (all 14C41); Ireland, 
radio sets (14661); Manchuria^ 
phonographs and records, stringed 
musical Instruments (both 14671); 
Netherlands, hearing apparatus for 
the deaf, radio apparatus (both 
14575); Palestine, battery equlp« 
ment, electrical accessories, elec- 
trical automobile horns and spare 
parts (all 14650); Portugal, auto- 
mobile accessories (14545); Rou- 
mania, elastic suspenders (14689), 
scrap rubber tires and tubes 
(14581): Sweden, automobile acces- 
sories and specialties (14646). 
Selling Agents 

Those desiring to act as selling 
agents only include the following: 

Argentina, hosiery (14540); Brazlt 
aluminum kitchen utensils, siren's 
collars, safety razors (all 1468S); 
China, wardrobe trunks (14677); 
Cuba, blankeU and hosiery (146S0). 
straw for bat manufacturers 
(14581); Denmark, fire extinguishers 
(14679), hosiery and underwear 
(14529); England, hosiery and paper 
goods (14556), women's artificial silk 
hosiery (14533); Gemnany, auto- 
mobile accessories (14547); India, 
cotton and woolen hosiery and 
underwear (14689). goggles, haber- 
dashery^ Jewelry, studs and Unltsg 
mirrors, secondhand clothing (mil 
14SS4), toilet preparations (14689) ; 
Poland, bicycles, siotorcycles. radio 
apparatus, sporting goods (aH 
14643); Salvador, aeroplanes, light- 
ing accessories, motor boats, small 
marine engines (14667); Wales, 
pianos (14663). 



Lowery Bros.. Shows, Gilberton, 
Pa., May 9. 

Lippa Amusement Company, Al- 
pena, Mich., April 26. 

Manhattan Midway Attractions, 
Newark, N. J., April 22. 

Mad Cody Fleming Shows, New 
Richmond, O., April 18. 

Moon Bros. Shows, Lone Wolf, 
Okla.. April 13. 

Metropolitan Shows. Norwood, O., 
April 11. ' 

Frank J. Murphy Shows, Haver- 
straw, N. Y., April 18. 

Max's Exposition Shows, Forrest 
Park, nj, April 26. 

McClellan Shows, Excelsior 
Springs, Mo., April 18. 

MlUer Bros. Shows, Greenville, 
8. C, April 18. 1 

Morris and Castle Shows, Pt. 
Smith, Ark.. April 18-26; Pittsburg, 
Kans., 27. 

Narder Bros. Shows, Eddystone, 
Pa.. April 18. 

New Southern States Shows Ce- 
dartown, Ga., April IS; Marietta, 
Ga. 20. 

Northwestern Shows, Detroit, 
April 25. 

Princess Olga Shows, Mound 
City, 111., April 11. 

C. B. Pearson's Shows, Ramsey, 
ni.. April 27. 

Perry Bros. Shows, Bassett, Ark., 
May 2. 

Pllbeam Amusement Shows, 
Brightmore. Mich., April 11. 

Poole and Schcnck Shows, San 
Antonio, April 20. 

Prairie State Amusement Shows, 
Bfflington, III., April 18. 

Matthew J. Riley Shows, Bridge- 
town, N. J., April 26, 

Keprogle Amusement Company, 
Bellefontaine, Pa., April 18. 

Royal American Shows. Arkansas 
City. Kans., April 18. 

Rip Van Winkle Shows, Clarks- 
burg, W. Va.. April 11. 

Rubin and Cherry Shows, Knox- 
vilte, April 18. 

Royal Exposition Shows, Clare- 
more, Okla., April 11. 

Walter Savidge Amusement Co., 
Wayne. Neb. May 11. 

C. D. Scott Greater Shows, 
Gainesville, Ga., April 18. 

Smith Southern Shows, Cattlets- 
burg, Ky., April 18; Logan, W. Va., 
26. 

Smith Greater United Shows, 
Keppel, Pa., April 25. 

Otis L. Hmlth Shows, Syracuse, 
N. Y., April 25. 

Sunshine Exposition Shows, 
Greenwood, 8. C, Aiirll IS; Winder, 
Ua., April 20; Covington, Ga., 27. 

Strayer Amusement Company, 
Willlamsport. Tnd., April 20. 

Sandy's Amusement Company, 
nrldfTPvllle. Pa., April 18; Sewlck- 
ley. Pa.. 25. 

Wallace Bron. Shows, Young- 
Htown, O., At)ril 23. 

WrlRley Bros. Shows, Chester, 
Pa.. May 2; rhlladtlphia. May 11. 

W. O. Wade Shows. Detroit, April 
13 Hmlcf.), 

WlfP Shown. IlopklnBvlllp. Kv 
April 13; OwensVoro. Ky.. Anril 20. 

World at Home Shows, Marcur 
Hook. Pa,. April 11. 

C. A. Wortham Shows, St. Louis. 
April 18. 

John T. Wortham Shows, Spring- 
field, Mo, April 12. 

C. F. Zelger TTnltsd Shows, Fort 
Dodre. la , April 27. 

Zeldman and Pollle, Spartan- 
burg, S. C, April It. 



FAIR GROUNDS FOR 4TH 



Chicago, April 14. 

The Kewanee District Fair Asso- 
ciation has engaged the 8. W. 
Brundage carnival to show at tha 
fair grounds under Its auspices the 
week of Jane 29, with special af- 
ternoon and evening shows July 4. 
' In connection with the Brundage 
shows there will be sports of all 
kinds, horse racing and ball gamei 
in connection with gala gamea 

All of which opens up a new us* 
that could be made of the fair- 
grounds for this particular week. 
Towns and cities that possess fair 
grounds, no matter if they ar* 
situated some little distance from 
the center of population would da 
well to encourage the carnivals to 
exhibit as the\v*ry fact that there 
is to be a celebration of any magni- 
tude in such and such a place, it 
properly advertised is jMund to 
draw crowds who on July 4 are 
particularly anxious to find some 
place to celebrate. 



Fire in Nafl Fireworks 
Does $200,000 Damage 

West Hanover, Mass.. April 14. 
A loss of 1200.000 was suffered 
last Tuesday at the plant of the Na- 
tional Fireworks Company here as 
the result of a fire and explosion 
that destroyed many of the com- 
pany's buildings and killed one male 
employe. After an investigation bjr 
state authorities it was stated that 
a spark, which caused the fire, 
originated in a small building occu- 
pied by Maynard Goodwin, a powder 
mixer, who was the man killed. Re- 
ports of the experts show that 
Goodwin was mixing saltpeter, sul- 
phur and black powder when a 
spark caused bjr friction Ignated the 
powder. 



Massaclmsetts Fair Dates 



Blackstone Valley Agricultural 
Society, Uxbrldge, Sept. 18-19. 

(3ardner Agrlevltural Association, 
(Sardner, Oct. lO-ll-lS. 

Lunenburg Community Fair, Lu- 
nenburg, Sept. 12. 

Oxford Agricultural Society, Ox- 
ford, Sept. 2-3. 

Worcester North West Agricul- 
tural and Mechanical Society, Ath- 
ol, Sept. 7-8. 

Worcester South Agricultural So- 
ciety, Hturbrldge, Sept. 17-18. 

Worcester County West Agricul- 
tural Society, Barrem, Sept. 24-25. 

Worcester Agricultural Society, 
New Kngland l''air, Worcester, Sept. 
7-8-9-10. 



FUtEWOBKS PLANT EXPLOSION 

Hanover, Mass., April 14. 
One man Was killed and several 
others injured in an explosion that 
took place April 7 in the National 
Fireworks Plant here. The proper- 
ty damage amounted to 150,000. 



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Chicago, April 14. 
Chicago ia now witnessing its an- 
nual SelU-FIoto clrcua at the Coli- 
seum. Two good audiences last 
Saturday, matinee and night, testi- 
fied to the growing popularity of the 
show. It is a circus pure and 
■Imple, wild animals and everything. 

Yes— 'the wild animals were the 
feature of the show, and anyone 
who thinks that they are not as 
popular as ever In public estima- 
tion is sadly mistaken — for the wild 
animal acts were the best applauded, 
most generally liked, and it there 
was any fear on the part of any of 
the audience when they were pre- 
sented, it was not noticeable to the 
average observer. 

All of ^hich brings up the point 
of wild an^tival. acts as entertain- 
ment features for the circus. There 
la something Inherent in the make- 
up of all of us that may be termed 
childlike, children like the wild ani- 
mals, and oMer children follow 
their example. There is .something 
mythical about the circus, handed 
down generation after generation, 
and through the ages improved and 
altered, iiil now one can correctly 
describe what, or what not, a circus 
ought tO' be. Uke Santa Claiu It Is 
and it isn't. 

With the wild animals featured 
as never before, there are yet some 
of the greatest circus acts with the 
show. Notably the Flying Wards, 
sixteen in number^ headed by Kddle 
Ward. A family bom and brought 
up on the tan bark, whose education 
from earliest infancy has been 
learned In the sawdust rtng and 
whose upbringing has been on the 
flying trapeze and in aerial work. 
The Ward Family are known wher- 
ever circus folk congregate, wher- 
ever the great outdoor world of per- 
formers are known and their name 
is, and has been for years, a notable 
one in circus annals. 

But to resume. This year, as 
usual, the program opens with a 
lyrical speotacle, entitled "The Bride 
and the Beasts." the scene of which 
Is supposed to be laid in ancient 
Bgypt. giving plenty of scope for 
gorgeous costuming and the intro- 
duction pf spme tuneful music. The 
costun^ey were appropriate, wonder^- 
(ullj designed and tasteful, and 




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much credit Is due Mrs. Frank 
Oavin, who is responsible for the 
wardrobe, the stage management 
and ballet direction of Qeorge . L. 
Meyers, and the three soloists, 
Mesdames Ijottle I> Clslre, Bessie 
Harvey and Frances Karyle, whose 
voices were heard throughout the 
large auditorium. Miss Delia {teed, 
who portrayed the virgin about to 
be sacrificed, turns out to be a 
clever Hon teitner, for she does a 
"Daniel" on the beasts supposed 
to devour her in the opening act, 
and starts the show off in good 
style. 

As the lions are performing In the 
center arena, Betty Miller and Rose 
Collier are putting some clever 
ponies through their drill in the side 
rings and .footl>all mules are doing 
some high kicking. Meanwhile, the 
"bipod sweating behemoth," other- 
wise the hippti, is paraded round the 
track, driven: by a charming young 
lady. 

The perennial beauty cart, with 
the horses, dogs, etc., and a hula 
dancing elephant make the rounds, 
while the aerial ballet, with Mes- 
dames Irene Ledgett, Golden Caress, 
Eva Ward. Maude Polley. Fffle Pur- 
due, Lillian Ward, Bee Starr, May 
Ward, Juanlta Polley and Mile. De 
£>entz on .revolving ladders, Mamie 
and Nellie Ward doing a cloud swing 
and Brama Ward,^ the bright par- 
ticular star of the aggregation, the 
latter being honored with a solo 
performance after the others had 
flnished, turned 128 complete one- 
arm swings in mid-air, with every 
light in the Coliseum turned on her. 
It was a marvelous test of ertdur- 
ance. and will rank with any similar 
act In the world. 

The clowns then made their pa- 
rkde and Art Adair and Bill Caress 
have thought out some novel Munts, 
particularly appropos to these days 
of radio and jazz. Preceding the 
aerial ballet the center arena Is 
taken up with Aaga Chrlstensen and 
his riding tiger, the rings at cither 
end with riding and wrestling bears 
under the tutelage of John Helllott 
and Co. and John Smith and Co. 

A great polar bear act is next in 
line, IS Polar bears under the direc- 
tion of Herr Schroeder giving a 
wonderful performance, forming 
groups, posing and finishing with 
the usual chutes slide. A see-saw 
In which five bears took part was 
particularly good. Round the track 
six white Arabian posing horses 
were presented by Alma Owens, 
Oolden Caress, Mildred Ayleswortb, 
Helen Young, Rose Collier and An- 
nette Hoeford, the exhibition was 
clever and acceptable. In the end 
rings Spits dogs were exhibited in 
dlever work by Betty Miller and 
Pearl Stewart. 

Two clever riding acts were neit 
shown In the rings at either end of 
;the Coliseum. The one occupied by 
the All>ert Hodglni Troupe and the 
other by the Hobson Family. Albert 
Hodglni was ; orticularly clever in 
his comedy stunts, and the act went 
lyith a bang. The arena was then 
occupied by Monsieur Helllotte, w1 o 
presented the riding lions — a trio 
of thetn. An Original and clever act 
considering the number of lions 
used, the rings were occupied by 
Mildred Aylesworth and Helen 
Young, presenting clever ponies and 
dogs, after which a monkey chariot 
rjace was staged. 

Aaga Chrlstensen then had the 
entire building to himself and pre- 
aented one of the biggest features 
of the show. Ten Siberia tigers 
were put through thejr act In gr<~r.t 
shape, their grouping and jumping 
beln|^ of unusual interest, the act 
drew great applause. The Kimball 
Sisters; L,*Roy Sisters, Madge^ Ful- 
ler and Juanlta Polley then gave a 
Strong Jaw act, wonderfully cos- 
tumed and attractive to look at, they 
brought on Some marvelous high 
jumping' grey l.aunds, presented by 
Joe, Miller and some high" diving 
thohkeyftf ttnd d6gs. 

Ahbtliei' wenderful wild anlnu^ 
act Vas'.theri presented' by John 
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maule a great ahowlac worthy thS 
attention given thsm and the ap- 
plause that followed. HetUott als<i 
had the aUge all to himself whf* 
presenting this feature. ▲ whirl- 
wind equestrian display was then 
presented, entitled "Dante's Dream.^ 
We don't know about the Dante 
part of the dream, but would rather 
give credit to Albert Hodglni. Any- 
way, it was unique in circus Annals 
and pleasing in Its alluring red fire, 
quaint costumes and clever riding. 
Ponderous and Peaceful Pachy- 
derms In a Pleasing Performance • 
correct billing for IS "bulls" ti It 
really give a great show. In addi- 
tion to the usual elephantine antics, 
they are really clever shimmy dan- 
cers and imitators of the three 
lady trainers who exhibit them, 
namely, Miss Irene Ledgett, In tht 
centre ring, supported on either 
side by Misses Madge Fuller ami 
Delia Reed. The act concluded with 
a big line, upand pyramiding on the 
track ■;■:>'. 

The tliree rings were th^n occu- 
pied by Sft" Horses, twelve In each 
ring, the centriB being occupied by 
Miss Kathryn Thompson and lAr 12 
Arahiams. ' Miss Thompson ^ve a 
flrst-class exhlbitlotT'of horse train- 
ing, and got the edge of the ap- 
plause showered or the display. The 
dther ' rings were occupied ' bF 12 
sorrels, presented' by ilnhn Smith, 
and 13 biaoks by Joe Miller^ 

Eddie Wart and the Flying 
Wards then ' occupied the attention 
of all. A wonderful act of More than 
unusual size in the way of per- 
formers. Sixteen in. all. dividing 
their act simultaneously Into eight 
persons in each on .two separate 
and distinct sets of apparatus. 
Clever flying, someraaulting, »BinBle 
and double, features . the offering, 
with Miss Mamie Ward doing a 
double, blindfolded and tied In a 
gunny sack. Deserved all the ap- 
plause it obtained ais a cj^ver and 
v^orth-wbile presentation. 

Thirty dancing horses and thirty 
dancing girls then held the au- 
dience for a while. Helen Young, 
Mildred Aylesworth. Delia Reed, 
Madge Fuller, Rae Bailey, Pearl 
Lingo. Alice Douglas. Marguerite 
Dansereau, Lottie Le Claire, Maude 
Edwards, Golden Caress. Irene Led- 
gett. Lillian Ray. Alma Qwens, 
Prlscllla Scott. Shirley De Ray, Nel- 
l|e Russell. Betty Miller, Pea^l StOr. 
wart. Fay Balnter, Annette Hpsford, 
Helen Roth, Rose Collier, Edna 
Jenney, Mary Kinko. Mary Mower. 
Celia Fortmi^, ,M^sa Kleffer. Mar- 
garet Hamn\ell and Effle pardue. 
and 8oni9 .eplendld speclmeaa of 
horseflesh, headed by Ml^s-fCathryn 
Thompson and h^ waltzing, refrr 
Ing, brldleless horse. "IClrhy Dare," 
In an unusual exhibition of expert 
horsemanshlli ^bat brought down 
the house., 

An English, fox hunt, tally-ho, 
dogs 'n everything to go with It was 
then featured by some good htgh- 
jumplng horses and "Miss Floto, 
the high-jumping liberty horse. 
Then the races, a tandem race, pony 
and monkey race, gent's flat race. 
Liberty race and Roman Standing 
race dosed the beet show that Sells- 
Floto ever brought to. Obicaco, and 
that's that. . 

In ths MensBsrie 
An innovation has been made this 
year, in that the entrance has been 
shifted to the north Side of the 
Coliseum instead of ttre mkln e^ 
trance, and Che annex turned Into a 
menagerie and side show. The Walk 
are surrounded with cages ot tn- 
Imals, and in the centre "Pop" Mc- 
Farland has his galaxy of side 
show talent. ■ -'• ■ 

The ln<5lUde ,'T*te6ass~ llar- 
guerite, smallest Woman; Mtike ^nd 
Ike." midgets; Wllford and Ma- 
honey, Albinos; "Little Ev^." fat 
lady, wejghljig 690 pounds; t»aul 
Harold, giant; ^asslfc the bird 
m^h; Robliisdn, B^ei$ton du4e; t 
Little Stmnded listers; "Colpnla 
Ben^a," arid WllUafli Reld> coU>red 
9rchehtra of sixteen. , 

Another feature.-that is new is the 
*kid'8 department," originated and 
construoted : by .^Tharles Btnilware, 
assistant manager., It la especlail)* 
for the children and contains a lot 
of midget animals, namsly, a baby 
elephant, baby camel, baby, hippo- 
potamus, little ponies for the kids 
to ride; smallest stallion, a baby 
mule and other dlminatlve features 
in the way of animals. It was an 
Instantaneous success in Chicago, 
and the kids flocked to It. 

The ofllcial roster is as follows: 
Zack Terrell. . general manager; 
Charles T. Boulware, assistant 
man.oger; Jl. M, Harvey, agent and 
traffic manager; Robert De Lochte^ 
treasurer; Walter H. Ralrden, sec- 
retary; Fred Ledgett, equestrian di- 
rector; George L. Meyers, an- 
nouncer, and ballet dloecfeor, and 
ytctor Rabbln%» musical director. 



OBITUARY 



Oakota Max with jL A >P. 
. - 1 Chicago. April 14. 

The 'Daketa Mas >wild wetit and 
circus' Will ■ fa^" featured ■ Wfth tMt> 
aeidman and P6I1M shows' this ytor, 
ac^fofdtixg^ .to'.K. Jr.' Saadc^rp^ man- 
ager. '.,, ' ', ■ " . .,,'.,. 

It will qacry JO bead af stock, and. 
25 people will be conaeeted with the 
organization. 



HANNAH LANQE 

Hannah Lange, chorus girl, with 
"Laffln' Tbra" (Mutual Burlesque) 
died at the General Hospital. 
Wllkes-Barre. Pa., April ». The re- 
mains were shipped .to her mother. 
Mrs. EmlliLanga; (15S Spring street. 
Chicago. The show was playing 
an engagement at the Academy, 
Wllkes-Barre. when the girl was 
.ttrlcken with appendicitis. 



HARRY CONSELMAN 
Harry Conselman, 55, theatre and 
pioneer picture technician, died 
April 11 at his home in Los Ange- 
les, where he had lived for six 
years, after leaving New York. A 
widow, daughter and son (William 
IJI. Conselman, with Metro-Oold- 
Wyn) survive. 



HA^RY 6ARTON MIN<2|8 
Harr^r^ ' ^rton Mingts, 68, picture 
theatre maii of Columbus, Ohio, 



MONUMENTS 

EkrcTeQANYwitEirE la tu world »» 
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died at his home in that city April 
B. Mlngls owned a local house and 
was active in pictures. March 16 
last he lost his wife through sick- 
ness, and he had been failing health 
since that bereavesiient. 



MRS. ABBEY C. LEWY8 

Mrs. Abbey Carrlngton Lewys, in- 
ternationally known opera singer, 
died In San Francisco April 8. Mrs. 
Lewys made her debut In Italy and 
was the creator of the stellar role in 
"William Tell" In English. 



Rose Gallo, mother of A. Ray- 
mond Oallo, editor of a Chicago 
theatriclil sheet, died March. 27. of 
Injuries received March 24 when 



IN MEMORY OF 

GEORGE H. 
bklSCOLL 

Died April 8. 1924 

Never to h* forgotten by two 

of Ills K>*l<.;^;;^;^;y^„-'"_^;;*- ;, 

JAcic WALSH 

and 

BENNI^ DROHAN 



struck by an auto truck of the 
Chicago "Evening Post." 

She Is survived by her husband 
and three children. 



Kent ShafFer. 38, Son of John C. 
Shaffer. ^ut^Usner oi the Chicago 
"Evening t^ost," died April i in 
Denvei". Death was due to a severe 



IN IX>VINO MEMdKT 

of our Departed Ansel 

iJtiNNY" CdNUN 

d&^i^hter, of Mr. and Mr*. James P. 
CoQltn (Conlin and Ulaws). 
■-■■■■, IN«d April 7, 192» 

; **^fm Uhef Saul" 

Mr. ahii Min. Edward Parket 






bronohial cold. , 

He Is survived by, ,a widow and 
(wo daughters.. Elizabeth^ 10, and 
Helen, «t ■' , . 



MiHant '~Buhny Con Ion. daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Conlin 
(Conlin and Glass), died April 8 In 



IN LOVING MEMOBV 

of mr Dad 

B. C. HART 

Who departed this life 
April 11, 1»1( 

LILY DEAN HART 

,i..i (Bcrrlok & Hart) 



Chicago at the age of six. Burial 
was Fri(ia|r from the home of the 
parents, Freeport, L. I. 



Walker, cabaret agent, died at h«v 
home in Detroit. Ifich., April f 
after a lingering illness. 



Alfred Oliver, 49. associated with 
the auditing department of the 



TO MY PAL 

JOHN J. FARLEY 

I who paaaed away March 28. 
May his aoul regt In peace. 

THOMAS DUGAN 



Brooks Costume Company, died 
April 12 at Mount Sinai Hospital, 
New York. 



The father, 79, of Wlllfam Empey 
Van of "Crowland" (vaudeville) 
died in Evanston, III., April 7. 



CII}CUSES 

Atterbury Bros. 
9 (opening), Dakota 



City, 



8t. Francis Riordan, assistant 
tteasurer of the Welting, Syracuse, 
aled Airt-iC 14 itter scVoral moWths' 
lllnesp. ' H* yt&ii In thi^ ' b93f-offlce 
f6ur ^^eyirs, ftarjln^ ^n the theatre 
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Mrs.' Walkery 73, mother of Harry 



May 
Neb. 
W. E. Morgan Niokel Plate Shows 

April 20-21, Clinton, Tenn.; 22, 
Coai Oeek; 23, jackaboro; 24, Jel- 
Ilca. 

Robbins Bros. 

April 28 (opening). Perry, la. 

Soils "Sternna 
Week May 4 (opening), Sheboy- 
gan, Mich. 

Sells- Floto 
April 11, May 2, ColiSeUm, Chi- 
cago. 

'01 Ranch 
April 22, Oklahoma City, Okla.; 
23, Tulsa; 24, JopUn, Mo.; 26, Fort 
Scott, Kan.; May 4, T'rre Haute, 
Ind.; i, Indianapolis; 6; Dayton, O.; 
7, Columbos, O. 

John Robinson Circus 
April 17 (opening). West Baden. 
Ind. 

Ringling-Barnum- Bailey 
April 13, May 2, Madison Square 
Garden, N. Y. City. 

Al G. Barnes 
April 16, Porterville, Cal. ; 16. Vla- 
calia; 17. Dlnuba; 18, Hanford. 
Mighty Haag Shows 
April 16. West Sayre, Alau 

Haosnbeck-Wallace Circus 
April 24, Muncle, Ind. 

Tom Atkinson's Show 
April 22, El Paso; 29, Las Cruces) 
N. M. 

Bill H. Hsmes Shows 
May 2 (opening). pUot Point. Tex. 

Cooper Bros. Shows 
April 15, Marietta, Okla.; 1«. 
Davis; 17, Wynne wood; 18, Lindsay. 
John Robinson*h Circus 
12 flats, ( stock, H sleepers, 1 
adv. Total, 25 cars. 

April 21, Lexington, Ky.; April St. 
Ashland. Ky. 

Spiarks Ciroua 

8 flats. 6 stock. 5 sleeper^. 1 adr. 
Total. 20 cars. - 

AprU 20. CharlottesvlUe, Va.: 
April ai. Staunton. Va^; April S^ 
Lexington, Va.; April 28, Clifton 
Forge, Va.; April 24. JRoncevert% 
W. Va.; April 26, Beckley, W. Va.; 
April 27, Logan. W. Va.; April li, 
Huntington. W. Va. 

Walter L. Main Circus 

5 flats, 2 sleepers, 2 stock, 1 adr. 
Total, 10 cars. 

April 24. Corbln. Ky.; April 28. 
Lynch, Ky.; April 27, Harlan, Ky,; 
April 28, PtneVlUe. Ky.; April <9« 
Norttin, Va. 

. S. W. Brundage Shows 
15 flats, 3 box. 7 coaches. Total, 21 
cars, with one additional to be fur- 
nished by R. R. 

Week April 20, Peoria. i.I.: week 
April 27. jQllet. IlL; week May 1, 
Davenport, iowa; week M!^ 11, t>ea 
Moines. Iowa. 

Ringling Bros.-Barnam and Bailey 
44 flat, 28 Stock, 26 coaches, 3 adv. 

Total, 100 cars. 

May 29-30, Cleveland, O.: June 1, 

Buffafo, N. Y.r June< "2. Jlochester, 

N.'Y; '. -- ■' 

Lee ^t-^thera Animal Show 
7 flat, 3 stdck, 4 coaches, 1 adr. 

Total, 16 cars. 
April 15, Amarlllo, Tex.; April 1«. 

Shamrock. Tex.; April 21, Alius, 

Okla.; April 22 (on another R. R.); 

April 23, Frederick. Okla.; April 24. 

Vernon, Tex. 

Dykman and Joyce Shows 

9 flat, 1 coach, 1 stock, 1 sleeper. 
Total. 12. 

In Hendersonvllle, N. C, com- 
mencing Monday, April 13. Tariff 
does not' state for how long. 

Miller Bros.' 101 Ranch 
, 9 stock, It flat, 9 coaches, 1 adv. 
Total, 30. ■ 

May 19, Pittsfleld, Mass.; May 20, 
Springfield; Mass.; May 21,' Wor- 
cester, Ma«s. 

Lachman Exposition Shows 
Week April 20, Ilattlesburp, Miss. 
ConsLits, of 13 flat, 1 stock, 6 
coaches. Total, 20 cars, 

C. D. Scott's Shows 
• 15 r.irs;- detail not given. 

Week AprU 13. Gainesville. Ga. 
Moves In here on the 12th, with no 
further movoment reported. Thua 
Indicates it Is to remain for week. 



Wednesday. Apnl 15, 1829 



VARIETY 



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Rewritten newB iiemB 

which have appeared 

within the woeek 

in the 



NEWS FROM THE DAEIES 



Daily Papere of 

NEW YORK 

CHICAGO 

COAST 



i. This department contains r«writt«n theatrical newa items as published during the week in the daily papers of New York, Chicago and the Pacific Coaat. 

Variety takes no credit for these news items; each and every one has been rewritten from a daily paper. 



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NEW YORK 

k New York, April 14. 

The breach of promise suit of Lois 
Meredith against Col. Ian Dennla- 
toiin has been withdrawn, according 
to cables from London stating that 
MlM Meredith's attorney, Dudley 
Field Malone. will sail for New York 
It once to secure Miss Meredith's 
^mature to the settlement. A large 
SIney award Is said to be made to 

4I1SS Meredith, In return for which 
h; drops her suit and surrenders 
««rtaln letters. A few days ago 
Sfw Meredith left her former 
JIi?tment at 3 20 Wes t 65th street. 

Among the real estate transac- 
floM reported last week were the 
^le of the old Anderson Assembly 
Booms. 158-1«0 3rd avenue, where 
.picture theatre will be erected; a 
three-story theatre to be built a 
181-189 Second avenue; theatre at 
Little Neck, L. I., and the leasing of 
» suite of offices In the Guaranty 
Trust Building, Fifth avenue and 
44th street, by Gloria Swanson as 
headquarters lor her picture and 
stage activities. 

S L. Rothafel. will be tendered a 
testimonial dinner May 9 at Hotel 
Biltmore by New York Chapter No. 
13 Sojoilrners' Club, a national Ma- 
sonic organization of army, navy 
and Marine Corps officers. The din- 
ner Is m recognition of "Roxy s 
activity m supplying radio sets for 
wounded veterans In government 
hosplUls. 

"Puppets" moves Into the Frolic 
under Its road title of "The Knife 
in the Wall." The public jumped 
to the conclusion "Puppets" Implied 
that all the characters were marion- 
•ttes. 

A pair of first-night tlckeU to all 
the Sam H. Harris productions next 
season Is offered by Mr. Harris to 
the person submitting the best name 
for his new colt, bom last week to 
tala mare, TrueHyer. The daddy of 
the youngster Is the famous Man o 
"War. 

Myron C. Fagan announces that 
he will be the producer of his own 
llrama, "The Snake." 

•^lack-Eyed Suzanne," Alonto 
Price's musical comedy, will be pre- 
sented by Arthur Hammerstein next 
season with Nonette, the vloUn- 
playlng star. 

••When Ships Come In," by George 
Mlddleton. has been acquired by 
Martin Beck. 

Henry W. Savage has decided to 
again send "Lass o* Laughter" on 
tour with Flora Le Breton, reopen- 
Inr at the Montauk, Brooklyn, April 



band concerts in Central j;>ark. Band 
Director Franko Goldman will speak 
and his band will play several num- 
bers. 



Proceeds of the performance of 
"Is Zat So 7" -on April 20 will go to 
the Hilltop Camp for tubercular 
children established by the Pres- 
byterian Hospital. Ailing east side 
children are given a three weeks' 
rest at the camp at Hawthorne, 
N. Y., each summer. 



Dramatic rights to "The Constant 
Nymph" have been sold to Charles 
L. Wagner, who will make a pro- 
duction next season. 



Margot Kelly has begun rehears- 
als of "The Loves of Lulu," an 
adaptation of Frans Weeklnd's 
"Erdegelst." Ulrlcb Haupt is mak- 
ing the production and plans to 
open the end of AprH. ^ 



Bertha Kalich opened Monday 
with a four weeks' engagement of 
Yiddish plays at the Rose Zilbert 
In the Brownsville section «f 
Brooklyn. 



L. Lawrence Weber Is planning 
to present Houdini^ In a full even- 
ing's entertainment, combining 
legerdemain, "medium smashing" 
and escapes. 



•The Sign on the Door" has been 
Condensed into a vaudeville playlet 
tor Charlotte Walker. 

"Trouble Island." by Len D, Hol- 
Bster and Le9na Stephens, ' and 
"Jonesy," by Anna Morrison and 
John Peter Toohey, have been pur- 
ehased by Kllgour Gordon, who says 
he win produce the two comedies 
next season. 

*lCarch On," Howard Young's 
comedy, which had a tryout earlier 
SB the season, will again be placed 
in rehearsal by Lewis St Gordon. 

■Flesh," Arthur J. Lamb's new 
play, will oi>en at Stamford, Conn , 
April 20. 



"Great Scott!" opens at the Mon- 
tauk, Brooklyn, April 20. This is 
the farce comedy first called "The 
Rear Car." Tom Wilkes is the pro- 
ducer. 



"The Makropoulos Secret" is the 
name given by Herman Gantvoort 
to the new play he will produce, 
written by Dr. Karel Capek, who 
wrote "R. U. R." 



A monster program Is being built 
by the Theatrical Auxiliary for Its 
benefit performance for the Tuber- 
culosis Sanitarium for Actors at 
Saranac, to be given at the Man- 
hattan Opera House April 19. B. 
F. Albee Is chairman of the ar- 
rangements committee. William 
Morris and Col. Walter Scott will 
head committees. 



EHsle Janls has accepted the 
chairmanship of the Theatre Divi- 
sion In the 1925 Home Service Ap- 
peal of the Salvation Army in 
Greater New York. Theatrical peo- 
ple are being organised to help In 
the appeal. 



A behind-the-scenes tea dance 
WJd poster show will be given at 
fhe Plymouth on the afternoons of 
April 20, 21 and 22 for the beneflt 
of the Dug Out, ex-service men's 
clubhouse. 



Barl Carroll, first lieutenant In 
the reserve corps of the Army Air 
Service, fiew to Buffalo last 
Wednesday with a letter from 
Mayor Hylan to Mayor Schwab of 
Buffalo, congratulating the latter 
and the Buffalo Municipal Council 
on acquiring an aviation field. Car- 
roll receive the letter at City Hall, 
made a rapid automobile run to 
Mitchell Flel on Long Island, and 
then made Buffalo In four hours 
and 10 minutes flying time. Buffalo 
is 460 miles from New York by 
rail. He flew back by way of Pitts- 
burgh to Atlantic City and then to 
Mitchel Field. 



While a scene of the picture, "The 
Wild, Wild Girl," was being filmed 
Friday at the gang plank of the 
Leviathan at her Hudson river pier, 
BMiffu-d Maguire. 68, an extra, 
dropped dead from heart disease. 

A new theatrical firm called 
Classics, Inc., comprised of under- 
graduates and recent graduates of 
New York University, plans a re- 
vival of "The Country Wife," writ- 
ten by William Wycherly in 1671. 

Tallalah Bankhead has been 
Picked by Sam H. Harris to play 
the Jeanne Eagels part in the Lon- 
don production of "Rain." 



Mrs. Frank Tinney has obtained 
an order from Supreme Court Jus- 
tice May in Brooklyn, N. Y., permit- 
ting her to serve a complaint by 
mall or publication upon her hus- 
band, as the first step in her divorce 
suit. The papers filed allege that 
Tinney Is living in England, snd 
cannot be reached by personal serv- 
ice. 

— .— — -» 
Karin Branxell. Swedish contralto 
of the Metropolitan Opera Com- 
pany, fcM 26 feet from a stairway 
to the stage Friday night ^hile 
singing in "Samson and Delilah." 
Miss Bransell recovered herself, 
again mounted the stairs and con- 
tinued, though bruised and decidedly 
nervous. This Is the fourth acci- 
dent to Met singers on the stage 
this season. 



"The Dunce Boy" has been taken 
over by H. Eric Jewett 



A mass meeting will be held Fri- 
day night at Carnegie Hall by the 
Citizens' Committee on Music to 
protest against the stand Uken by 
Mayor Hylan and Chamberlain Be- 
■'olzheimer on the coming summer's 



When Edgar Selwyn arrived on 
the "Berengarla" he Informed ship 
news reporters he had brought back 
another play for "dramatic critics 
to write about." 



CHICAGO 

Chicago, April 14. 
Qr«gory Kelly and Madge Ken- 
nedy, co-stars of "Badges" (Gar- 
rick) donated their services to a 
program at Cohan's Opera House 
for the beneflt of the Cbark)tte 
Cushman Club of Chicago. 



Janet Beecher broadcast from 
WOR, Newark, Friday, a talk on 
"The Church and the Stage." 

Smith A Macloon have the Pa- 
cific coast rights to "Lady, Be Good" 
and "What Price Glory r* 



The AntI- Saloon League has 
framed a drastio bill for Introduc- 
tion in the state legislature. The 
bill If passed besides providing for 
a state prohibition commission and 
a large staff will make it possible 
for enforcement agents to make 
arrests without warrants. 



Mrs. Victor Herbert, widow of 
the late composer, and her daugh- 
ter, Therese, co-executrices of the 
estate of Herbert, filed suit Friday 
against the Ziegfeld "Follies." Inc.. 
for tS.600. The notice specifles a 
weekly sum of $150 due up to Marrh 
80, with Interest demanded on each 
Installment from the time It fell due 
to date. 



The Polish National Peasant or- 
chestra has arrived in Chicago for 
a series of concerts. 46 musicians 
are carried. They were chosen com- 
petitively and specially trained to 
play the folk songs of Poland. 
Count Konstystl Sobanskl is leader. 



When it was announced John Mc- 
Cormack would give a recital at 
Orchestra Hall composed of "re- 
quest" numbers, the management 
received 232 requests for forty-two 
different selections. 



The glee club of the University 
of Chicago presented part of the 
entertainment at the Tivoll Theatre 
last week. 40 youths participated. 



Park the Rt. Rev. John Code of St. 
Edmund's Catholic Church declared 
movies were more or lese demoral- 
izing at any time, but especially so 
on Sunday. 



PACIFIC COAST 

Los Angeles. April 14. 

Mrs. Clara Parrott, wife of James 
Q. Parrott, screen actor, was denied 
an Inoease of alimony fom $25 a 
week. Parrott originally brought 
suit for divorce on the grounds of 
cuelty, and also accused his wife of 
undue famlllalty with other men. 
Mrs. Parrott filed a countersuit, al- 
leging that Parrot made her take an 
oath before telling him each time she 
went out just where she had been. 



The Ascher Bros, theatres are 
plugging Paddy Harmon's "Miss 
Chicago" contest which Is also a 
tie-up with "Boblt," a ladles' sham- 
poo. The Arcadia and Dreamland 
ballrooms a re going strong for the 
beauty contest. The winner goes to 
Atlantic City late In the summer to 
compete with the assembled beau- 
ties of the land with a free ward- 
robe, much publicity, and a trip to 
Hollywood for the big winner. 



The "Inquiring Reporter" buzzed 
five pedestrians on the question: 
"Will the public look upon Geraldlne 
Farrar with less respect since her 
recent mix-up with prohibition of- 
ficers?" All five answered "No." 



Referring to the revival of "Aren't 
We All?" in New York by Cyril 
Maude, Frederick Donaghey com- 
mented in the Tribune: '1 note he 
will not give the piece in New York 
with the cast of apprentices who 
were responsible for its failure at 
the Blaokstone." 



A two -hour program of music and 
jspeeches was broadcast April 8 from 
a DH aeroplane on a 460 meter- 
wave length. It Is said to be the 
first time such an experiment has 
been made. 



Mrs. Clothilde Hayden has made 
Ada Oarvey, musiciaji. defendant In 
a suit for 126,000 for alienation of 
her husband's affections. John 
Hayden, erring husband, is a school 
teacher. 



The Chicago. Milwaukee A St. 
Paul is adding a new crack train to 
Seattle, including a "smoking car" 
for ladies. 



Kathleen Freeman, two-year-old 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin 
Freeman (vaudeville) got her name 
and picture In the papers last week'. 
Kathleen Is said to be the world's 
greatest globe-trotting youngster, 
having just returned to Chicago, her 
birihplace, after a 80,000-mile jaunt. 



Oak Park, 111., which rebuffed 
Sunday movies at the polls last 
week, plans to revive an old-fash- 
ioned Sabbath with silk hats, frock 
coats, dignified conduct and ancient 
couriesy. It is planning a cherry 
blossom festival In May to celebrate 
the preservation of the seventh day. 



Hundreds of children from the 
Illinois Children's Home. Chicago 
Orphan Asylum and other charity 
Institutions were taken free to Sells- 
Floto Circus at the Coliseum Mon- 
day afternoon. The Chicago Motor 
Bun, Illinois Automobile Club and 
Yellow Cab Co. supplied transpor- 
tation. * ^ 



David ("Red") Kirby, film actor, 
arrested for disturbing the peace, 
after he was alleged to have beaten 
up his wife, with whom he recently 
was reconciled, was sentenced to 10 
days In jail by Justice Joseph Mar- 
chettl. The beating was said to 
have been administered to Mrs. 
Hallie Kirby on Santa Monica 
t>oulevard. 

Kirby recently captured the lime- 
light when he overhauled his wife's 
automobile as she was on her wa-y to 
court to testify In Jier suit for di- 
vorce and forcibly kidnapped her. 
As a result of this kidnapping the 
couple was reconciled. 



mlssioner to help her collect wages 
she claims are due from Lawson- 
Harris Productions Co. of Holly, 
wood. The defendants have been 
summoned to api»ear before th« 
commissioner. 



Mrs. George H. Day, actress, wlftt 
of a San Pedro policeman, who 

Follies,' was arrested for horse- 
whipping Robert Phelps, automobile 
dealer and a Sunday school teacher. 
In San Pedro. 

She asserted Phelps made remarks 
about her character and said that 
she had phoned him to visit b«r 
while her husband was on duty. 
Phelps, after the whipping, said ha 
did not know the woman and that 
she was mistaken in her statemont 
and belief. Mrs. Day is now appear* 
Ing at a picture house in San PedfOw 

Arthur Murdock, self-styled for^ 
tune teller on the "Pike" In Venlc«, 
Cal., didn't possess sufBclent psychic 
power to foresea a call by police de- 
tectives who took bim Into oustodr 
on charges of possessing several 
pints of contraband liquor. He was 
convicted before Judge Rennle and 
fine 8200. 



Mrs. Edna Mae Acord has filed a 
petition asking the court to set aside 
an agreement which she alleges her 
husband. Art Acord, screen actor, 
compelled her to sign. This agree- 
ment was for a separate financial 
arrangement. Mrs. Acord says her 
husband told her he would "lie in 
the gutter before he would support 
any woman." The wife asks that 
she be given |160 a week alimony. 

Reginald Denny, screen star, has 
run afoul of the speed cops. He was 
picked up on a charge of speeding 
and later released on |30 ball. On 
the screen Denny has raced through 
many a speed film for Universal, but 
this is his first experience with the 
real cops. 

Alberi Gran. 60. screen actor, had 
a narrow escape from death when an 
automobile in which he was riding 
was struck by another machine. He 
was removed to the Hollywood hos- 
pital and treated for cuta and 
bruises. 



Evanston and Oak Park, two of 
(Chicago's residential suburbs, voted 
a«:alnst Sunday movies last week. In 
both villages the campaigning was 
bitter, and the total vote away 
above the average. In Evanston, 
Harry Krauth led the pro-movie 
faction, while his daughter, Harriet, 
was an important leader of the anti- 
movie group. She organized 16,000 
Bible students to phampleteer 
against the "desecration" of the 
Sabbath. The anti-slogan was: 
"Save the Seventh Day." The movie 
exponents' cry was: "Wake up. Vote 
yes for Sunday movies." In Oak 



The "mysterious soprano" who has 
been warbling over the radio and 
puzzling the fans as to her Identity 
Is known at last as a result of a 
divorce which she was granted from 
Kenneth G. McLean, U. S. deputy 
marshal. The singer, Mrs. Ruth Flor- 
ence McLean, testified that her hus- 
band left her destitute. Judge J. W. 
Summerfield, In granting the wife a 
decree, said he didn't see how the 
court could allow her alimony out of 
the salary of a deputy marsbaL 

Howard J. Oswald, camera man. 
tried once for alleged mistreatment 
of Blanche SchwarU, 18, but who 
was freed when the jury disagreed, 
win have to stand trial again. The 
girl said Oswald took her in his auto- 
mobile to a grove of willows near 
the Los Angeles River and seriously 
harmed her. Oswald denied the 
charge. 

August J. Morelllo, also known as 
Amedla Coffl, pleaded guilty to sell- 
ing a glass of liquor to a prohibition 
agent In the Greenwich Village 
Fbllies Cafe and was sentenced to 
three months In the Orange county 
jalL Morelll said he was a movie 
actor out of money and work. 

The old "fiu" seems to have been 
pretty prevalent around Hollywood, 
and has caused a lot of delays and 
vexations In pictures. 

Lewis Stone was unable to appear 
for work at the United Studios for 
tils role In Edwin Carewe's "The 
Lady Who Lied." now In course of 
production. BeHe Bennett, under 
contract to Fox, was out of the 
running for a few days because of a 
fiu attack; Robert Vignola. the di- 
rector, was another victim, and 
George O'Brien had to hold up pro- 
duction on "The Havoc." In which 
he is being starred at Fox because 
of a fiu attack. 

In addition, there were -dozens of 
cameramen, electricians and other 
workmen about the studios who 
were forced to lay off on account 
of the Illness. 



Abe Lyman's Orchestra ball team 
is going to try to capture the city 
orrhestfa championship from the 
melody purveyors of Harold Rob- 
erts In a game to be playM on the 
grounds adjoining the Ambassador 
Hotel. 



Los Angeles business men an<V 
city officials have been meeting la 
the Hotel Biltmore here to lay plans 
for the celebration of Admission 
Day. Sept. 9. in honor of California's 
76th anniversary of admission to 
the Union. 



An automobile stolen from "BuH*^ 
Montana has been located by tb« 
police In Holbrook, Arls. The car 
disappeared In Los Angeles March 
28. Two men found In the raaehlnsi, 
George Stewart and Lon Rice. ar« 
In jail. 



Fred H. Solomon, d^e* 
owner, Los Angeles, has fllsd aa i 
swer categorically denying tta* 
charges preferred against him hf 
Mrs. Glena Syfert, widow, in a suit 
for breach of promise. The widow 
la asking $76,000 heart balm. In his 
answer Solonoon set forth that ha 
discovered Mrs. Syfert had a "color- 
ful past" which caused him to re- 
fuse to marry her. 



After ending a legal review of th« 
life of LotU Crabtrea. actress, wha 
died in Boston recently, attomsya 
representing her esUte and Carlott« 
Cpokburn, one of its rlalmaat^ 
cams here this week from Toaeoi^ 
Ari*., to take further deposltloaa 
tending to throw light on the early 
history of Miss Crabtree. While th« 
litigants were In Tuscon many old 
Inhabitants testified regarding their 
acqualnUnce with Miss Crabtree la 
her early days. 



Helen LynrTi, screen actress, ha« 
appealed to the State Labor Com- 



Corinne OrUBth. picture star, 4«a 
nled that Mrs. Arthur TarcrlM% 
posing as her sister la '•psraoaal 
appearances" in small towaa tteoocH 
Wisconsin, is any relatlTa. MlM 
Griffith says she has no rolatlvsa hi 
Wisconsin and none anywh^ra witk 
the above nama 8h« has Mat a*» 
tice to theatre owner* that they 
should not make arrangements wlti 
one purporting to bs her sister. 

Chas. E. Stevenson, motloa ikloa 
ture actor. Is recovering trcm • . 
month's niness at the Oood flaat* 
arltan Hospital. Stevenson tor th4 
past ten years has been plajrlacte 
Harold Lloyd Prodv^tlooa 

Citizens of San Gabriel held 4 
mass meeting at the Mission ~I>Iayto 
house to start a campaign (or moaay 
to complete the nsw theatra whieli 
has stood halt flalsbod t6r twa 
years. This suddsa aetlTtty bids tor 
the mission play Iqr oflfarlac its pro- 
ducer a sultabla buUdina to preaent 
It In. 

Peggy Kerr Saxtoa (Qreenwleh 
Village Follies) filed suit tor sep« 
arate maintenanc* in tho Superior 
Court against Chas. Gordon Baxtoi^ 
an artist, on the grounds of des«r> 
tlon and non-support. The com- 
plaint sets forth that Baxton la ■* 
present earning f&OO a month, and 
asks $160 a month for the support o( 
Mrs. Saxton. The complaint alsa 
alleges that Saxton only contrfl>ute4 
$6 toward the support of his wtfa 
during a period of three moatha. 

The action brought by Hepasr, 
Inc., against Leatrlce Joy to >• 
cover $200 for a wig was settled aut 
of court. Four years a«ro WUllana 
Hepner attended a party at tba 
home of Miss Joy when ha Msaa 
ured the star's head for a wig. Mlaa 
Joy thought it was an a JM i a aB4 
when the wig arrived from Mav 
York believed it was a present txa/m 
Hepner. When suit was broniht 
against her last December sha wafl 
greatly surprised. 



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There were quite a number of va- 
cant seats at the Sunday Palace 
matinee. As the boxes on both sides 
of the house were tilled It may have 
been that the vacant seats had been 
sold but the ticket holders failed to 
show because of the Blaster prome- 
nades. 

Don Valerlo Trio opened on the 
tight wire with a snappy routine, 
jarring the mandolin solo by the 
assistant. Valerlo'a highlights are a 
sliding split and a high-kicking dance. 
Williams and Lake (colored) brouRht 
the house down In second poaitlon 
with their peppy and sensational 



acted of Frances White. MIsa White 
has a neat setting, an able accom- 
panist and a good repertoire, and will 
be popular anywhere they like re- 
finement In entertainment. She Is 
using two verses set to the tune of 
"Coming Thru the Rye" which she 
should eliminate. The verses have 
been done at least three times within 
the last few weeks at the Palace, 
and are probably as stale In many 
other houses on the big time. 

Edmund Breese, taking a fling in 
vaudeville, had the number seven 
assignment. His sketch, "Happy New 
Year." authored by Irvln S. Cobb, 



CORRESPONDENCE 

All matter in CORRESPONDENCE rofers to currant woek unless 
otherwise indicated. 

The cities under Correspondence in this iasuo of yariaity are as 
follows and on pages: 



ATLANTIC CITY 56 

BALTIMORE 54 

BUFFALO 4S 

CHICAGO 46 

DES MOINES 49 

DETROIT 49 

HOUSTON 54 

INDIANAPOLIS 54 

KANSAS CITY 64 

LOS ANGELES 50 

MILWAUKEE 49 



NEWARK 49 

NEW ORLEANS 48 

OKLAHOMA CITY 65 

PITTSBURGH 62 

ROCHESTER 49 

SAN DIEGO 66 

SEATTLE 49 

ST. LOUIS 64 

SYRACUSE 46 

TORONTO 62 

WASHINGTON 68 



dancing. While not in a class with 
the stylish Bill Robinson, the boys 
rank well up among the best. 

Newhoff and Phelps (New Acts), 
with eight assistants, registered in a 
big way. Charles Irwin is a clever 
monologlst, but his monolog Is sev- 
eral minutes shy a full-length sin- 
gle. His gossip is Scottish In theme, 
most of his gags being variations of 
the stock wheezes anent the parsi- 
monious nature of the Highlanders. 

Following Irwin a cinema screen 
was revealed and the N. V. A. appeal 
from President Fred Stone was pro- 
jected. Irwin reappeared to read a 
letter to the audience, after which 
AI Herman came on in street clothes 
to entertain the customers while 
house attaches took up a collection 
for the N. V. A. Fund. 

Bragdon and Morrlsey caused 
much laughter with their potpourri 
of nonsense. Their Interpretation of 
"colorato poetry" Is a keen bur- 
lesque of the sort of aesthetic bosh 
associated with certain phases of the 
blank verse complex. Marcelle 
Shields Is a petite accessory to the 
Bragdon-Morrlsey turn. Nino num- 
bers were the toll the audience ex- 



hternational Booking 
Office, Inc. 

Ninth Floor 

Woods Theatre BIdg., Chicago 

GEO. H. WEBSTER 

Booking Managsr 
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Is entirely in dramatic "ein sans 
comedy. The scene Is a run-down 
cabaret to which has come a man 
and a woman trying vainly to escape 
the anguish of tormented con- 
sciences. She Is married, but not to 
her escort. Breese Impersonates the 
stolid waiter, flat footed and spirit- 
less, who serves the pair. The idea 
Is that he is the former husband who 
has lost his grip on life through the 
treachery of his wife and his best 
friend. He tells his story to a cap- 
tain of waiters Just as the pair re- 
turn and recognize him. Then, In 
an effective scene, he declares that, 
for all his poverty and menial voca- 
tion, he Is better off than they, and 
he finishes by wishing they may live 
100 years and that overv New Year 
will be as this one. Breese has an 
excellent supporting cast He fin- 
ished strong, being compelled to 
make a speech wherein he spoke of 
the cordial spirit which prevailed In 
vaudeville and which indirectly was 
quite a boost for the N. V. A. 

Al Herman followed. Herman ap- 
parently does whatever comes Into 
mind, being an amusing wise- 
cracker. 

Closing the show was Dave Apol- 
lon, an undisputed master of man- 
dolin and guitar. A couple of spe- 
cial drops and a trio of heli;>ers make 
a production for Apollon. Act held 
the audience practically Intact. 

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half of the Foy act is weak and gives 
the turn a rather lamo finish, but the 
first aeotlon ia geared for laughs, and 
gets thorn. 

' A dog and monkey act, aoen 
around last season, opened. Oould 
and Adama deuced averagely. More 
of the ainglng and leiss of the com- 
edy would help. 

In the next to closing spot Ralph 
Rogers and Slsle Donnelly were 
some while in picking up momentum, 
but finished fast. The act la an as- 
sortment of hokum, a dance or two 
(good In a burlesque vein), tin whis- 
tle, soma props and clowning. Ratea 
strong act 

For the closer was the Braille and 
Pallo Revue, dull except for the feat- 
ured dancers. Lew Kessler, one of 
three assistants whose Job is to kill 
the stage waits, Is programed, al- 
though th* pianist Is uncredlted. 
Lew contributed a "faked" dance. 

If Holy Week hurt business at the 
American it was not discernible Fri- 
day evening on the main floor, al- 
though the usual crowd waiting for 
the second show was absent from 
the lobby. • 

Three Hermans, male hand bal- 
ancers, opened the show. Their 
tricks, while elTective. are not 
worked up for full value. The act 
should shape for the small time. 

The flrst minute or two of Weston 
and Young (New Acts) was dismal 
and It lookrd like rain, but they 
gradually Insinuated themselves and 
finished rather well. 

Next were Fitzgerald and Madison, 
two men (New Acts). Theirs was a 
fairly entertaining 12 minutes. 

"Beaux and Belles" Is a pleasing 
flash act. Three charming young 
women and three clean-cut young 
men. They do not reveal anything 
extraordinary and the material In 
Itself is not unusual. It Is the man- 
ner in which It Is done. Whoever 
staged the turn deserves credit for 
presenting a song-and-dance revue 
free from the Jerky tempo and awk- 
ward moments. 

Next to closing, Ross and Ed- 
wards, two youths, gave a strong 
defense of their right to the spot. 
The boya have either thought them- 
selves up a bunch of clever material 
or are paying heavy royalty. For 
their opening number they Imper- 
sonate two nit-wttted rah-rah col- 
lego boys. Varying the character 
but retaining the goofey style, they 
return to sing a ditty In the guise of 
undertakers. Their succeeding num- 
bers are much the same In treat- 
ment. They were well liked, but 
would have left a better Impression 
had they resisted the temptation to 
give that final encore. 

Madame Maree and Her Pals 
plosed. The pals are four sleek and 
spirited ponies. A nice act of its 
type. 



Plenty of Itfer-eolor and entertain- 
ment In the current Majestic show. 
The body of the program consists of 
Lucy Gillette, Farnell and Florence 
and Crafts and Sheehan. The sur- 
rounding turns are In some Instances 
above the average four-a-dayers, 
with each succeeding act holding 
down their assigned positions nicely. 
Crafts and Sheenan, in the late spot, 
clowned through to a hit. Farnell 
and Florence walloped them with 
their extemporaneous routine The 
"madam" bit Is a distinct novelty 
and served to procure many laughs. 
Lucy Qlllette could easily hold down 
a spot when playing the smaller 
houses. Her Juggling and balancing 
registered stronger than any opening 
act at the Majestic this season. 

Violet Ooulet seemed to hit the 
moment she appeared. The Majestic 
aQdlences love women entertainers. 
Her musical contributions that are 
executed on the violin were roundly 
applauded. She makes a nice ap- 
pearance and jKtssesses good tech- 
nique. I49WI8 and La Varre slipped 
across a neat array of "rul>e" talk 
that scored. The man la a good 
comic and derives more from the 
knee business than any of his prede- 
cessors. Tho woman puts over a 
number nicely {^nd furnishes an ex- 
cellent straight. Walter Hill, sup- 
ported by a man and woman, offered 
(a comedy sketch that pleased the 
majority. 

Farnell and Florence followed, and 
were succeeded by Danny Graham 
Revue, a corking flash turn that has 
the assistance of five women. The 
girls are all specialty dancers, dis- 
playing many changes of wardrobe. 
The bulk of the routine Is executed 
in singles, with the featured mem- 
ber having a shade the best of It 
from a terpsichorean standpoint. It 
|9 a good turn for the Intermediate 
houses. Crafts and Sheeban were 
followed by another flash turn, 
which Introduced Billy Purl and Co. 
The latter closed, holding them In- 
tact and winding up a perfect Easter 
week show. Loop. 



Only four of the five acts which 
came up from the south on the Loew 
road show were at the Chateau the 
last half. The fifth act used was 
Eddie Foy and his offspring, booked 
independently. Father and children 
got a nloo recoption. Tlia aocond 



Harry Rico (Rice Broa., not the 
Gorman comedians), who operates 
tho Clarldge and Pershing hotels, 
will handle the special number that 
la to be issued by the "Dally News" 
on ita 60th anniversary. 



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VARIETY 



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Senator Murphy Honored and Endorsed as a '^Clean'' Entertainer in Vaudeville 



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Not within the recollection, I am informed, of anyone in vaudeville, has ever a monologist 
sudi an endorsement as the above. MR. EUGENE L. CONNELLY, of the DAVIS 
IHEATRE, PITTSBURGH, is known as a stickler for wholesome fun, and I rest upon his 
flattering statements. 



SENATOR MURPHY 



MARTY FORKINS, Representative 



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Drew $45,283 



To Famous Players' Metropolitan, Los Angeles; Receiv- 
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Salary Ever Paid to Anyone in An American Theatre 

! $14,822.75 

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FAMOUS PLAYERS TlffiATRES 
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Adama Jack 
ArmstronK B«tt7 

Anutronc I,,—, 

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Baker Irvinlt' 
Beckwith Qeraldlne 
Bennett Charles 
Boyd Mrs W 
Byron Helen 
Bureon John 
Busex Babette 
Butowlcit Donald 

Cooke Erneat 
Collier Jaqk 
Croasman Mra A 
Cutler Jeanetta 

Davia Oraea 
Dean Mlaa P 
IMIao Auatrallan 

Poater Victor I 

Frana Jimmy 



aallaffher B Mlaa 
Olenn Carrie 
Ooldberg; Jepala 
Orabam Uarvie 
Grajr Alma 

Harvey Elale 
Hlcht Pearl 
Hit* Sanl 

Keatlns P 
Kelly Harsot 
Kennedy Bulah 
Klnneay Qeorce 



LaVlne C 
Lee Harriett 
Lea Tommy 
I.«slle Ted 
Lewis Betty 
Linden Mary 



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BOB MURPHY 

AND— 

Seetaf America First 
Skilirally tkUM by Uamu lioew To«n 

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This weekCAprU IS) 
V ' M9iba, DaUoM 

' Week April 24-26 
Grand, Othkosh, Wit. 



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Mullen Ray 

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O'Shca Timothy 

Perclval Walter 
PhllUpa Dorothy 
rickTord B 



Ross Jamea 
Roaa Rita 

Stronc Nellie 
Stephen Murray 

Thomas philUa 
Thomas Wm 
Tlllson B 

Walle Ale 
Wataon Mrs C 
Webeter June 
Wlnchcrman Wm 
Wlnfleld Frank 
Wiiaon Wlnol« 



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Berber Harry Bllla 
Burnett Betty 
Brown '& Potter 
Blacknell Rita (tel) 

Collins Wm J 

Dlaon A Hanaon 
Duncan Jack 

Bmlnger Josephine 

Oldwltz & Meyers 

Horton Jack B 

Jutie Miss Dainty 

Kennedy Jamea L 
KniBbt Frank M 



Leonard Mrs Albert 
Leonard £ Darnctt 

Morgan Mra W L Jr 
McQulrl John 8 
Marten Mra Bella 

Paul Earl 
Pyram Fred A P 
Poster Olri 
Fearce Frank A 

Sherman Tex 
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Stuart's Scotch Rev 

Tripoli Trio 

Uyena Mra r 

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NEW ORLEANS 

By O. M. SAMUEL 
Tulan* — "The White Peacock 

(Otga Petrova). 
St. C(iarU»— "Smilln' Through" 

(Saenger Players). 

•trancl*-"SAlly." 
Libw^y—'Tblef of Bagdad." 
Tuddr— "School for Wlvea." 



Individually, tha various acta at 
the Orpheum last week impressed 
more thoroutfRly than they did col- 
lectively. Dissected, the program 



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disclpsed a higher modicum of en- 
tertainment than as an amusement 
body In toto, proving that seven 
good acta will sometimes make a 
rather vapid shbw. 

Bill-topping was Mrs. Leslie. Car- 
ter in "Alice of Tartary," she, and 
she alone, being the card on which 
the box ofilce had to win or lose. 
From the else of the crowds, it 
looked like an even break. 

There was a real surprise in that 
a No. 2 act walked away with the 
hit honors of the sl^ow. 

Bennett Twins were l-ather shab- 
bily treated at the start. Their 
"pretties" and didoes were not of 
the natural sort and seemed to cloy. 
Added to that contingency, they 
overstayed and overbowed. Zero. 

Lew KtMTdock and Mildred Mayo 
had the «ang in front rubbing their 
eyes in mute stupefaction as they 
slipped over the supreme loose- 
dancing act of the year. They 
twirled and cavorted in a series nf 
break- bone evolutions and revolu- 
tions that brought a deafening roar 
of applause, stopping the show com- 
pletely. The couple can move do>vn 
next to closing. Hughie Clark, as- 
sisted by Tommy Monaco's band, 
earned second honors, the rotund 
singer slowly but surely winding his 
way round the auditors and receiv- 
ing affectionate regard for all his 
endeavors. The harmonists, too, 
were voted rather a colorful com- 
plement. 

£lliott and La Tour were deemed 
Just a bit too noisy. In their desire 
to please both parties were. over- 
doing their "bits," which was un- 
fortunate. Remaining within the 
picture at all times, they might have 
achieved a healthy score. They 
were centlnAetering at moments 
when an eight-pounder would have 
been more apropos. Had they pro- 
ceeded cumulatively certain success 
would have redoundo^, for theirs is 
tha type of act that almost always 
succeeds at the Og;>hcum. 

Mrs. Carter established herself 
instantly, surrounding an inconse- 
quential playlet with a halo of his- 
trionism that- could not help but 
make it unfailing. Her enunciation 
and varied inflections were welcome 
relief from the rnuffled mumblings 
of so many present-day Thespians. 



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RHINESTONES 



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inn BRILLIANT RHINESTONrS 
*"*' Lit:leiaha lapertatloai 

■rod tlM ft» IM brillllaii^ atiaa irttS la- 
stmrtloni bow to stt>rh ••m* to in? (IrxibU 
■uterlal. OuV petmrrd mHhivt nf ttUlmBa 
■ton«e •llmri for thrlr cofiatxit u>e ettt and 
lorcr. K«od roiu . ihoet to vs le be wUdll 
Ilhtnntonwt. ttS.M a pair. 

l,The Littl<sjohni,;hic. »*i* <«r«t. 



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And there yrAM a reflAed dellcatiy In 
her portrayal that ensnared atld en- 
gaged the beholder. Hei* curtains 
make the rank and file of vaude- 
vlllians seem like Interlopers. Tom 
Smith did not do so well, as upon 
previous vlstts. It was not until he 
projected the familiar mind^readlng 
burlesque that any degree of inter- 
est accrued, which- may mean the 
back-splitting fellow necda to sum- 
marize, inveotory and take stock of 
himself. 

Achilles and Kewman held them 
very nicely at the end, the heavy- 
weight stuff that the late Paul Con- 
chas popularized over here still 
showing values of a high order. 



New Orleans Is to have a fort- 
night of cIVJc opera next season un- 
der the chaperonage of Major J. 
Theodore Budecke. the intrepid Im- 
presario and editor of "Society 
Talk." 



SYRACUSE, N. Y. 

By CHESTER B. BAHN 

Wietinfl— Frank Wilcox stock (3d 
week). , 

B. F. Keith's— Vaudeville. 

Templ»-7pop. vaudeville. 

Strand— "Sally" (film). 

Enrnips— "Charlie's Aunt." 

Robbins-Eekel- "The Thundering 
Herd." 

Crescent— "The Sea Hawk." 

Savoy— "Let "Er Buck." 

Rivofi— "Teeth." 

Reflsnl--"The Lighthouse by the 
Sea." . , , , 

The Empire, only locai first run 
picture house heretofot^ without an 
organ, dedicated Its new Marr & 
Colton organ Sunday. The organ is 
a replica of that in the Piccadilly, 
New York, and Paul H. Forster, late 
of the Piccadilly, has been signed as 
permanent house organist. In In- 
ataUiPg the organ, the Kmplre fol- 



lowed the Mcampto set l^r the Rob- 
bins-Eckel, which put one -In last' 
fall, following the threat of a musi- 
cians' strUce. - i iti- ■, . 

The Bijou. LowviUe, owned by 
13. J. Wolfe, has been leased t9 the 
Schine Amusement Cbrporaflrtfi.'^ 
possession passing Oct. ' 1. Wolfe 
remains as manager. Universal re-? 
cently purchased an Interest in the 
Schine circuit, operated by Meyer 
Schine, Gloversville, and Attorney 
Edward BT^ne of this city. 

Hope for a new legitimate play-- 
house on either the site of the old 
Bastable or the old Grand Opera. 
House here has Jnally and deflnitely 
faded. 

Stephen A. Bastable late last week 
announced « flve-sftory business and, 
office building woald be erected on 
th0 site of the old Bastable theatre. 
The Post Standard Co. announced 
the old Grand building had been in- 
cluded in the realty deal, which 
turned 6ver its property on Fay-' 
ette, Montgomery and Genesee 
streets to R. N. Tapps, New York 
realty operator. On the site of the 
old Grand will arise a twenty-five 
story skyscraper. 



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VARIETY 



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WANTED FOR 



HinTANDjEFFiNBDRLUSQUE 

PLAYING COLUMBIA BURLESQUE CDtCUTT 

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DETROIT 

By GEORGE WINTER 

Qarrick— "For All of Us" (Wil- 
liam 'IHodge). Next, "Applesauce." 

Shubert- Detroit — San Carlo Opera 
Co. Next, "White Cargo." 
» New Detroit — Thurston (2d week). 
Next. "Vanities." 

Majestio — W o o d w a r d Players 
(stock). 

Playhouse — Jessie Bonstelle Co. 
(stock). 

Keith's Temple — Vaude. (James 
Barton). 



After the two weeks' sensational 
business of "The Green Hat" things 
are a^ain normal in the Detroit the- 
atre^ 

The San Carlo organisation is 
making Its second visit of the sea- 
son. 



"High Stakes" la the Jessie Bon- 
stelle blU, while the Woodward 
stoek ofters "The Haunted House." 



If business holds up "White 
Cuvo" will endeavor to hold up 
f«r a "run." 



The celebration of N. V. A. Week 
reached ita climax Wednesday 
night with a big vaudeville show at 
Orchestra Hall. The acts were re- 
erntted from both vaudeville and 
ladtimate. William Hodge. Jessie 
Bonstelle, Howard Thurston and 
artists of the San Carlo group par- 
ticipated. There were two Jazz or- 
ciiestras and more than 20 acts on 
the bill. 



NEWARK, N. J. 

By C. R. AUSTIN 

Shubert— "Kid Boots." 
Broad — "The Youngest."^ 
Proctor's — Vaudeville. 



' AN APPEAL 

All of the show buslneu la Invited 
te eontrtbnt* toward th« Baildlns 
FsBd of tbo Northwood Home, to 
fovBd SB Inatltotion at Baransc, 
N. T.. ■vlBctoatly larm to take care 
of AVL patianU aaflcted with Ifee 
dread diaeaae who may wish to avail 
themaslvee of the privllece. 

This Saaltarlum will be non-eeo- 
tarlaa. A yaUent onoe enrolled may 
remain within its homelike walla nn- 
tll proBoanced cured, wlthoat charge 
a( any -kind, form er nature. 

It is hoped to make the Home 
at Saranao a monument to the 
American Show Buainess that 
will attract attention of the 
world. 

The Mhow frustnesj iakea 

core o/ ita own 

Do your bit. Send anything 
you think you can afford. It's for 
all of ua and for the people of 
the theatra. 

Make All Remittances Payable to 

COL. WALTER SCOTT 
Treasurer 

14t3 Broadway (Putnam BIdg.), 
New York City 



Adirofldack Tabercolar 
Fund 

NORTHWOOD Hoiv*. 

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EDWIN MAYER, 
President 



NEW YORK AUXILIARY 

£. F. ALBEE. Prei. 

WmjAM IIOBRIS, Vice-Prei. 

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*^Loew's State — "Lady of the 
NMBht" and vaudeville. 

Newark— "I Am the Man" and 
vaudeville. 

RIalto — "Locked Doors" and 
vaudeville. 

Branford— "Sally." 

Fox's Terminal — "Charley's Aunt" 
and "A Spanish Romeo." 

Qoodwin— "The Age of Inno- 
cence." 

Miner'a Empire — "The Talk of the 
Town." 

Lyric — "Round the Town." 



The three leading dance schools 
of the city gave acts at the vaude- 
ville houses Holy Week. Miss Pal- 
mer's appeared at Proctor's, Green- 
wood's at the Newark and Llppel's 
at Loew's State. Bach of thene 
topped the professional acts on .heir 
respective bills, and probably no 
such splash as the Palmer act ever 
appeared at Proctor's. At the New- 
ark, Adam A. Adams, one of the 
owners, had a slim over the Green- 
wood billing in the lobby, "If this 
show Isn't worth $1.60, then I am no 
showman." Of course, this left him 
wide open for his competitors to say 
something, but he had the right 
idea. An the dance school acts can- 
hot always break even, considering 
the heavy overhead for the extraor- 
dinary costumes, it is probable they 
charge up the loss to advertising. 
Eighty girls, with a bewllderin;: 
change of costumes for only one 
week, runs Into money, no matter 
how the costumes are obtained. 



Harold Shadbolt. former manager 
Fox's Philadelphia house, is now as- 
sistant manager of Loew's State 
here, succeeding Kdgar Kelly, re- 
signed. 



MILWAUKEE 

By E. M. ISRAEL 

Davidson— "No. No, Nanette." 

Qarrick — "Abie's Irish Rose" 
(11th week). 

Palace — Vaudeville (Orpheum). 

Miller— Vaudeville (Loew). 

Majestic— Vaudeville (West.em). 

Pabst — Sfock (German). 

Gayety— "Baster Chicka" (stock 
burlesque). 

Empress — "Moonlight Maids" 
(Mutual). 

Wisconsin — "One Tear to Live" 
(film) and Warlng'a Pennsylvan- 
ians. ■"• 

Alhambra — "Confessions of a 
Queen." 

Strand— "The Golden Bed." 

Merrill— "Playing With Souls." 

Garden— "On Thin Ice." 



Anne McMurdy is now press 
agent for the Saxe Milwaukee 
houses. Her first assignment on 
the new Job was a trip to Holly- 
wood with Florence Ulrlc, sister of 
Lenore Ulric, Belasco star. The 
younger Ulrlc girl won the Wiscon- 
sin Theatre beauty queen contest 
and is to be given a test a^ the 
United Studios. 



Fox and -Krause have purchased 
the contract of the Empire Theatre 
Company, Cleveland, for the Gay- 
ety. This show, headed by DannV 
DeMar and Billy Bailus, was to 
appear at the Empress, Mutual 
house, in summer stock. 

All Milwaukee houses suffered a 
severe set-back during Holy week. 

Eunice Hallo and Charles Stone, 
No. 2 Fox and Krause show, have 
left that organization for Pantages 
time. 



SEATTLE 

By DAVE TREPP 

I.iongvie\v. Wash., the model city 
that was built within two yeira 
from a forest wilderness to a com- 
munity of 10,000 population, de- 
clared a holidny list Saturday for 



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th« purpose of celebrating the open- 
ing of the new Columbia theatre, 
and the arrival of the first passen- 
ger train over the liongvlew, Port- 
land A Northern Railway. The the- 
atre, seating 1,200, is devoted to mo- 
tion pictures and road showa. 



Wlllard's cabaret, along Pacific 
highway, just north of Seattle, was 
visited by a robber the other night. 
However, the manager grabbed up 
the money bag, fled to a secluded 
room and called the police, which 
caused the bandit to depart. 



Rosa Ponselle made her first ap*- 
pearance here at the Metropolitan 
theatre April (. She was enthus- 
iastically received. 



Manager George Hood, Metropol- 
itan, has made tirrangements for 
summer stock bA. his house. ^ 



Robbing theatres seems to be ff 
favorite pastime for crooks in thr 
Northwest. The latest holdup was 
that of the Orpheum box office here 
April 6. The lone, unmasked robber 
walked up to the box office at 10.80 
a. m.. as if to purchase a ticket 
when he told Cashier Allen Wilson 
to hand over all the money. About 
$400 was given the robber who held 
a revolver on Wilson. Two other 
men In another portion of the office 
was (scarcely aware of what was go- 
InR on before the thief and money 
were gone. 



DES MOINES 

By WILLARD R. SMITH 

Berchel — "Foot-Loose" (AngUn- 
Faversham Co.). 

Garrick— "Kandy Kids" (Mutual). 

Majestic — "Broadway Scandals ' 
fmuslcal). 

Orpheum — Vaudeville- pictures. 

Des Moines — "Declaflse" (film). 

Strand— "Bxruse Me." 

Capitol— 'Sally." 



BUFFALO 

By SIDNEY BURTON - 

Majestic — "Chocolate Dandies." 

Shubert-Teck— Dark. San C^rlo 
Opera next. 

Hipp— "Dorothy Vernon of Had- 
don Hall." 

Loew'a— "Dick Turpin." 

Lafayette— "Idle Tongues." 

Olympic— "Head Winds." 

Gayety — "Come Along" (Colum- 
bia). 

Garden — "London Gayety Girls" 
(Mutual). 



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Legit business in Buffalo is topsy- 
turvy. The Teck was not only dark 
last week, but remains so during the 
present, which has always been one 
of the best of the year, locally. 
"Bringing Up Father" (Majestic) 
last week waa unable to buck the 
seasonal antipathy. At |1 top^ the 
show has gotten money here an- 
nually, but last week proved an ex- 
ception. Bookings at the Majestic 
are uncertain from now on, the first 
attraction definitely underlined so 
far being Ethel Barrymore, May 4. 



ROCHESTER. N. Y. 

By H. D. SANDERSON 

Lyceum — "Chatterbox Revue" 
(local) last half. 

Keith-Albee Temple — Vaudeville. 

Fay's— VaudevlUe and "Charley's 
Aimt." 

Gayety— "Let's Go" (Columbia). 

Corinthian — "Maids from Merry 
Land" (Mutual). 

Eastman— "The Rag Man" (Jackie 
Coogan). 



Piccadilly— "Sackcloth and 8car> 
let," 

Regent — "The (3oose Hangs High."- 

Victoria — Vaudeville and pictures. 

Kilbourn Hall— 'Siegfried" (UFA 
film). 



Manager Harry Mitchell (Keith 
Temple) announced hla spring cut 
rate. Five hundred main floor seats 
daily, except Sunday, at 76 cents 
evening and 20 cents matinee. 



Gayety (Columbia) clones Ita reg- 
ular season this week 



Corinthian (Mutual) 
summer atock April SO. 



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VARIETY 



WtdoMday. April 15, 1825 



VARim'S LOS ANGELES (HTICE 

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Man Halperin and Elliott Dexter 
jBlTlded headllner honora at the Or- 
pbaam last week. It waa a well- 
Wwifl^ show, though aluggUh in a 
apot or two ran In a consistent and 
■atlafylns manner Monday night. 
Mlaa Hmli>erln. with ber character 
•ons atudiea, whoae latitude ran 
Croat borleaque to dramatic, was 
BBoat welcome. Opening with her 
BUflnbar about the youngster who 
Itad to wear what pleased mother, 
aha toand an audience that toolc to 
her on algbt. Her Queen Catharine 
Bumber coming next proved to be 
a wow, with "Kilci" panicking them, 
maA tha wedding march and rag- 
tlma flnala making them crave for 
which they did not get, as 
Balperin is a taold-over aad 
Itant with stopping the show, 
wt playing tha okl trick that 
aetora do ot stalling for en- 
8ha had her offering, gave 
II wtthotit stint, and when it was 
•aaipleted left tha stage. This is 
aa axample many another headllner 
abould follow; it would be ben- 
•Odal to them as well as to the au- 
:] 41ence. 

Mr. Dexter comes back here in a 

'^aylet which he wrote himself 

jtbat ia without a title, as he is con- 

.4uetlng a priee contest for one to 

°fc* vlven at the and of the season, 

tbarafore, be la programmed as a 

: ylaylet without a name. It Is t»-e- 

In four episodic scenes, cov- 

a period of 10 years. The story 

tn the first scene that, an ex- 

^ yeetant father and his best friend, 

; a former lover of his wife, await the 

> Mrtk ot a child in a corridor outside 

X- aC a bedroom. They agree to name 

^; tte child after the friend in case 

!^i! il la a boy. The nurae comes from 

V ' ilb» room and informs tttem the 

mother had died at child birth. 

The second scene shows the 

^ fktber paying ardent tribute to the 

deceased poetically aa he rocks the 

yoongster in a crib. The house- 

., keeper during this scene lmi>art8 to 

r the nurse who oom'es to visit the 

J^ l^lby. knowledge of the fact that the 

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friend was the father of tha child 
and that everybody knew It but the 
father himself. 

In the third scene, tour years 
later, the friend tells tbe father the 
housekeeper has been -cruel to the 
child and that he should get rid of 
her. The housekeeper appears and 
tells the friend that the father will 
not dare discharge her. If be does 
she will tell him something that 
will break his heart. Then the 
father and the housekeeper have a 
scene in which the man berates ber 
for her attitude toward the child and 
discharges her. She in turn breaks 
the news regarding the friend. This 
is a very dramatic scene, with Dex- 
ter as the father, being quite enoo- 
tionaJ. B'.anch Rose plays tha part 
of the housekeeper, and seems to 
be Just a bit too Ironic in ber char- 
acterlxation. 

Upon being informed that his 
friend had betrayed him, the father 
leares a note stating that every- 
thing he has, be given to the child 
and disappears. In the fourth and 
final scene, the child Is having a 
birthday party, and it seems as 
though this day is one on which the 
child Is always moody, and the 
nurse and friend are a bit worried 
about what is wrong with the 
youngster. The child is very morose 
and depressed, and while it is 
playing with some toys, through 
the French window into the living 
room comes the father. He talks 
with the youngster, who does -not 
recognise him; the' child tells of 
getting numerous toys and leaves 
the room to get ene of them when 
in walks the friend and recognizes 
him. Then the father begins a de- 
nunciation of the friend for betray- 
ing him. He tells of how he had gone 
down Into the alums cursing every- 
thing and everybody, and then com- 
ing to a realization of his senses 
deciding to build himself up again. 
The friend when confronted by his 
aecnser refuses to say anything, as 
he feels his former i>al would not 
believe him. The dialog progresses 
to the point where a letter is pro- 
duced fro(n the woman, saying that 
she had told the father a lie, then, 
of course, everything is happy. 

Though this Tehicle contains 
plenty of sentiment and pathos, and 
may l>e one suitable for Dexter, It 
ta stUI a bit crude in constructloa 
and can stand plenty of Ironing out. 
Boyd Irwin as the friend is con- 
vincing In his characterization. 
Frances Buckley as the boy Is ra- 
ther uninteresting, playing the 
role in an unconvincing style. Mad- 
eline Asbton does well as -the nurse. 
Dexter no doubt with his screen 
reputation and ability will have lit- 
tle difficulty in pleasing with this 
offering when it Is in shape. 

Opening the show were Kay and 
Lorene Sterling, with dancing feats 
on skates which Included the waltz, 
buck and wing. Spanish and end- 
ed with some Russian stepif. Their 
offerlhg is a bit different from the 
average akating act, and a most 



adaqoata one to opea a bic-time 
ahow. 

Next eama Staa Karanagh and 
Co. Cavaaagh la a Joggler who 
hardly haa any pear In bla line. 
However, he aeems to depoid on the 
fact that ha la a comedian and 
oTor-talks himself. Cmtallment of 
tha talk routine considerably and 
apeeding up of his work with the 
hats, Indian clubs and balls would 
be most beneficial. He was the first 
show stopper of the evening. 

Then came Harry Webb and 
orchestra of nine men with scenic 
novelty. Bach of the numbers the 
band played had scenic embellish- 
ment of soma aort or other. The 
Idea is a very good ona Webb has 
an aggregation of good musicians, 
several singing as well aa for dance 
and play. Their concluding number 
showing tha JazB band of today, 
and that of five years ago was sure- 
fire. 

Harris and Holly (colored) with 
comedy talking, singing ard danc- 
ing, gave the show its first laugh 
comedy wallop next. In their quiet 
and droll way they unburden a 
bunch of laughs with their dialog, 
and cashed in heavily with songs 
and dancing. 

Ed. Pressler and Blanch Klaias, In 
the next to closing spot, had things 
all their own way. The chanting of 
Miss Klalss and the grotesque an- 
tics of her partner hit on all "six." 

Closing were Zoe Delphlne Co.. 
man and two women, wire walking 
novelty. Seems too much time is 
wasted In the opening scene, when 
one of the women does toe work 
while the other couple ure sitting at 
a table above her. Then, of course, 
comes the surprise with the raising 
of the drop reveallnpr the couple 
sitting on the wire. With the posi- 
tion of the act reversed to opening 
this would be very satisfactory, but 
as the part starts with the exits, the 
turn would probably be better off in 
going In with their wire work at the 
start and getting It over 'ast, as 
then It would be able to hold them 
in. It la an act deserving of at- 
tention. Vtiif. 

Douglas Fairbanks is putting the 
finishing touch to "Don Q," based on 
the novel of the same name by K. 
and Heaketh Prltchard. at the Pick- 
ford -Fairbanks studio. The stoiy 
bears no relationship to "Don Quix- 
ote," adapted for the screen by Jack 
Cunningham. Donald Crisp, besides 
directing, plays Don Sebastian. The 
cast also Includes Mary -^.ator, Lot- 
tie Plckford. Jean Hersholt. Warner 
Oland, J. F. MacDonald, Stella de 
Lantl. Charles Stevens, Martha 
Franklin and Al MacQuarrle. 



screen. She axpecta the stork some 
time In AocusC 

No sooner had Famoua Players- 
Lasky dlsmlaaed JetU Uoudal from 
her contract than she signed with 
Cecil B. DeMllle. who stars ber for 
the next two years. The contract 
was signed immediately after ahe 
brought suit against Famous Play- 
ers- Lasky for breach of contract. 
Miss Qoudal's first appearance un- 
der the DeMllle contract will be In 
the feminine lead opposite Rod La 
Rocque In "The Coming of Amea," 
directed by Paul Sloane. 

Jean MIddl'eton, vaudeville violin- 
ist, wife of Frank Van Horen, haa 
been 111 with a nervous break down 
at the home of friends here for the 
past month. Miss Mlddleton la stop- 
ping at 100 North New Hampshire 
avenue, and would be glad to h< 
from her friends in the EaMt. 



Billy Dooley has obtained a re- 
lease from the Orpheum Circuit on 
his booking and signed a six month 
contract with Christie Comediea to 
be featured in two-reel comedy sub- 
ject they win make. 



Floyd Johnaon, of the Musical 
Stock Co., Dalton's Broadway, fell 
down a flight of stairs while hurry- 
ing to make a quick change in his 
dressing room, and was injured 
about the back aftd body which ne- 
cessitated hla removal to the Clara 
Barton HospitaL He will recover. 



houses now being erected, one at 
West Adama aad Crenshaw atreetaj 
and the other la Hollywood. 



Roscoe ("Fatty") Arbuckle and > 
Dori^ Deana will take no chance of 
theu* impending marriage being 
construed aa IllegaL So, therefore, 
they have decided that they will 
wait until the middle of May be» " 
for* aeeklBg aome one to tie tha 
motrlmonlal knot for them. Arbus« 
kle feela that he will be safe then 
as MInta Purfee's Paris decree eC 4 
dhrorce will be final by that *.lme. ~ I 



Phil Komhelser, head of Le« * 
Fcdst professional department, ar- .• 
rived here laat week for a 10 -days' ) 
vacation. Phil asserts he came hare I 
for a rest only and will apend most j 
of his time taking ia the slights, In- i 
eluding the Mission Inn (Riverside) ' 
and CaUllna Isl^nda Mrs. Kora- _ 
helser Is with him. i| 

William Knott, manager. First 
National Kxchange here for the past, 
eight years, has resigned his posU 
tlon. N. C. ("Jack") Brower, asai-t- 
ant manager of the San Francisco 
exchange, was brought here to take 
his place. 



Pacific States Booking Associ- 
ation have added Largo at Watts to 
their bookings. They are providing 
four acts the first half of the week, 
and one flash act the last half. The 
house plays feature pictures In ad- 
dition to the vaudeville. 



Mort Harris, San Francisco rep- 
resentative for Irving Berlin, was In 
Los Angeles last week conferring 
with Max Winslow and Jake Calver, 
executives of his concern, regarding 
future releases for the coast terri- 
tory. 



The dates for the contests In the 
Los Angeles district of the Califor- 
nia Elstoddfod Association have 
been set for May 18 to 24, accord- 
ing to announcement. The competi- 
tions will be for violinists, pianists, 
singers, choral organucatfons. 
church choirs and high school 
glee clubs. Registration of con- 
testants -.111 be held up to May 9. 



Renee Adoree, film actress, who 
recently obtained an Interlocutory 
decree of divorce from Tom Moore, 
actor, at the end of 11 months 
when the decree becomes perma> 
nent will marry Gaston Glass, an- 
other picture actor. Both are ap- 
pearing In "The Sunset Limited" 
(Clune Studios). 

About a year ago Glass and Louis 
Gasnier, director, wore arrested In 
a raid of a woman's apartment, two 
women being taken Into custody 
with them. After the case against 
Glass was tried twice and two 
juries failed to reach a verdict, Jhe 
charge against all defendants 
dismissed. 



V. H. Matson has been chosen 
president of the Chautauqua to be 
held at RedUnds April 20-S7 In the 
large amphitheatre. 

John W. Hicks, managing direc- 



EDDIE MACK, TALKS 

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ROY CUMMINQ8, who ia at the Hippodrome, New York, 
this weeic, probably usee more wardrobe than any other male 
etar. He ie always immaculate but still he takes those funny 
falla and comical swings. How can he be well-groomed and 
give his elothee such violet usage? A knotty problemi Not 
at alL Roy ia completely outfitted by EDDIEMACK and has 
been for many, many years. To wear good clothes and get 
good wear, get an EDDIEMACK. 

MACK'S CLOTHES SHOP 

MACK BUILDING 

166 We8t 46th Street 

Just a Step East of Broadway 



Mary Plckford started "Little 
Annie Rooney" last week at the 
Plekford -Fairbanks studio, working 
on the end of the lot from ber hus- 
band. William Beaudlne is direct- 
ing. The picture was adapted from 
an original story by Miss Plckford. 
The supporting cast Includes Hugh 
AUen (male lead), Walter James, 
Gtordon OrlfBth, Spec O'Donnell, Eu- 
gene Jackson and some 30 Juvenile 
actors. 



ZaSu Pitts will play the feature 
role In "Pretty Ladies" (Metro- 
Gold wyn Mayer), directed by Monta 
BelL Tom Moore has the male lead. 
Lilyan Tashman also has an Impor- 
tant role. 



Charles B. Wuerx, who quH as 
managing director of the California 
and Miller's. Jan. 1., to return to 
the executive offloes of Loew's, Inc.. 
Is due back here the end of April. 
Wuers has been signed up by the 
Bard Theatres, Inc., to take execu- 
tive charge of their numerous 
houses In this section. * His first 
task will be to get ready for open- 
ing the new Bard in Pasadena, 
which is to have a vaudeville and 
motion picture policy about May 16, 
and Wuerx will then open two other 



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Shirley Mason has been chosen by 
William Fox for stellar role In "The 
Woman," which Charles Kenyon and 
Edward Mortimer are adapting for 
the screen. John Roche has be n 
borrowed from Warner Brother to 
play opposite her. 



James Flood will direct "The 
Wife Who Wasn't. Wanted" (War- 
ner Bros.), adapted for the screen 
by Bess- Meredyth fl-om the novel 
by Gertie V.'entworth James. 



Bva Novak (Mrs. William Reid) 
has temporarily retired from the 



MOORE and FREED 

m "SPOONING AND BALLOONING" ' 

wish to announoo that Bam Mooro. of Vooro and Frood. Is tho oadlspstod 
orlrlnator of playlns mualc on a toy balloon. 

The following article by Weaver Broa. will enbatantlato tha abOTO atatamoBt. 
and any act attempting to use aamo other than Weaver Broa. will be rlsldly 
proaecuted, aa thia noyelty la thocovslllr protected: 

READI REAOI 

ARTISTS' PORUM 
New Tork. May M. l»3t 

■dltor Variety: 

In thla wook'a Variety 8lme ia hla review of the Fifth arenue ahow said wo 
"claim originality" for the playing of mualcal hand aawa, pltchforka, etc 

Throush tho advertlalns colnmna ot Variety we proved our clalma for tho 
origlnatloa and ohallenMd our Imitatora. without receiving a reaponao from 
any of them. 

Did 8ime ever aee anyone playlns a one-atrins on a pitchfork and nao tho 
crown of a hat to graduate the toneT We have affldavlta from bualneaa men ot 
atandtng from many yeartf aso who heard ua play tho handaawa then. 

Would alao like to know who ia playing r tunp on a toy balloon. THAT 
WAS aiVBN TO US BY SAM MOOKB. WHO ORIQINATBD IT, and WO 
have it in the Protected Material Department ot. the N. V. A. 

How about the musical knife and disinfecting rana? Doea it pay to bring 
orlglnalltlos iato vaudoTilloT Judging from the credit we receive — no! 

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MISS ^sLELEY'S entire wardrobe made by Mme. Frances 



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VARIETY 



Wednesday, April 11, 1925 



NEW YORK THEATRES 



^FRANK EQAN'8 SUCCESSES-^ 

"WHITE COLLARS" 

"A hilarious comedy acted to 
the hilt"— N. T. TUne«. 

I*r\m Th«a., W. 48tli St. Bra., •:*#. 
UUni M»U. We<l. »na 8«t.. 1:1». 

Uf A1 I A.C1C*R Th«k., W. 41 St. 

DORIS KEANE 

in "STARLIGHT' 



ZIEGFELD COSMOPOLITAN 

rbtmitt^ CM. CInI*, Wtlk M. m4 ITwajr 
ICattB*** Thvradar »ad Satardajr 

LEON ERROL in 
LOUIE THE 14TH 

TVrmW WEST 4m ST. Kmi at tM 
liZl/ZiUa. jiata. Thura. * Bat, «:»0 

LADIES 

OF THE 

EVENING 



DATIO 

BCLASCOj 

PrtMOt* 



Bf UUtao 
HeitWft 
aroppct 



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A MASTERPIECE" -\,^;s!l?**' 

SAM H. HARRIS preaenta 
IBTIMQ BKRUK-g FOUBTH AKSVAJ. 

MUSIC BOX REVUE 

Staced b7 JOHN MURRAY ANDBR80N 
miSIC BOX TkM., W.4i8t. Bva l:«t 



BELASCOS/«JlJ'^ B»ea. at CIO 
^^^^"•'^^^ Mat*. Thura. * SaU, 1:S0 

•■A OI.ORIO(78 BVCtaMG FOB UtNORB 

VUtlC."— Alan i>ala. N. T. Amerlcao. 

DAVID BBLASCO preaenU 



LENORE ULRIc 



IN 



"THE HAREM' 



Vf Supported by 

VrillUira Courteoay 
By Kmeit ViMm. Adapted b* Amy Hopmod 



REPTIRI Tr"»*- w. 4jd sc Eta t.M. 

tS.i:.rUDL.lK. ICata. Wad. « SaL. S.I* 
ANNE NICHOLS' Great Somedy 

"ABIE'S IRISH 

I THIRD 
I YEAR 

TH« PLAY THAT PUT» "U" IN NUMOR 



ROSE" 



EMPIRE B'war * 40th St. Eva. I.ZO. 
^"^^ UaUncaa WadoMdaf a Saturday 

DAVID BELASCO preaenta 



HOLBBOOK 

BLINN 



JVDITH 



ANDERSON 



in "THE DOVE" 

A. Uelodrama by WlUard Mack 

MARTIN BECK ^--•n.nra".^' 

CHABLBS K. OOBDOM Prearata 
THE MYSTERY SUPER-THRILLER 

CAPE SMOKE 

with 
<AME8 BRNNIK— BCTH SHErLET 

New B'way Prlcea: Eva. Best Seata fZ.tt 
Beat Seam Wed. Mat. tl.&O; Sat. Mat. H. 



PIGS 

UTTLE THEATRE 

tmrr Itth street. Ereolnta S:30. 

Matineea Wed., FrI. and Sat.. t:Z9 



SIXTH MONTH 
LYLE O. ANDREWS artMali 

"MY GIRL" 

A SMASHING HIT 

Tkt CInant, SaaaplMt Mmleal Play I* Tawa 

Wltk HARRY ARCHER'S ORCHESTRA 

— ., 

• \ "One of the superfine cnlerla'm- 

: menu of the season." — O shorn, 

] Eve. World. ^Ibsen's "The Wild 

Duck" l»ith Actors' Theatre cast 

at 48th St. Theatre. Eves. 8:30. 

MaU. Wed. and Sat. 



Fill TON I*"**- ^- **^^ "*• "^ • *• 

rULlUn uata. w«L aod Sat. at SM 

ELSIE JANIS 

in her BIrd'a-By* R«t«« 

"PUZZLES OF 1925" 

with JtMMT HU88BT 



mSMATES" 

A MELODRAMA 

TIMF^ 4rfe Thea., 41d St. Bva. I.SO. 
■ imc^ aV'Mata. Thura. -Sat.. 2.1» 



r*W fXOtf B'way. 4< St. Evaa. at (.10. 
VU-A^DC, Mata. Wednaaday a Saturday 

CYRIL MAUDE 



IN 



ARENT WE ALL? 

Fraderick I/ooadale'a Great Conwdy Satxaa 



nUATBB OVIU> iPBODlTcnONB 

BERNARD SHAWS FAMOUS COMEDY 

Caesar and Cleopatra 

GUILD THEATRE "^,«i-VdwY;"' 

EVES. t. HATS. THURS. A SAT. AT 2 
PHONB COLVMBCB St«* 

THEY KNEW WHAT |;?5!I7tbd 

with RICHARD and PAULINE 

BENNETT LORD 

•^^T*"' Mata. Toaa'ir A SaL, iM. 



THE GUARDSMAN 



ALfREO 



LYNN 



DUDLEY 



LUJT rONTANNE DISSCS 

ROOTH ^•M 4**^ BC Bta. list. 

A R lA D N^E 

and "THK rLATTEBINO WOBD 
riARRlPk" •* W. S5 8L E»a. 1:10 
Va/\I\J\lV.rw ^,„ y^ar.-au.. S:M 

PROCESSIONAL 



with SEORSE 
ABBOTT 



JUNE 
WALKER 



AQU, Qf Thea.. W. of B'y. Kn. 8:M. 
-f^iu^i.. y^f^ Thura A SaL, S:M. 



Arthvr Hoi^Uaa preaenta 

'What Price Glory' 

"A Tne and Stnaalnr VTar Flay" by 
Maxwell AnderaoB aad Laoreaca Stalliara 

PT YMAI TTH Theatre, 4Stb Street 
FL, I m\J\J 1 n ^,,j „( Broadway 

Erea. I:>0. Mata. Thura. A SaL, 1:19. 



PLAYHOUSE ""• It^aSi ,°.'if ' 

ETaa., 1:10. Mata. Wed. A Sat.. >:S* 
STEWART * FRENCH praaent 
tad Taari A* J*yo«a Canedy Saceeaa 

"THE SHOW-OFP 

By OBOBOB KBLLT 



FITIMOF THEA.. 42d. W. of B'y. 
ca^lllixab icv» I.IO. MaU. Wed. -Sat. 

At lAat! ttf Craat Amerieaa Coatady! 
THE 

FALL GUY 

By JAMES 0LBA80N (CO-AUTHOR OF 

"IS ZAT SOT") and QEOROB ABBOTT 

with BBNB8T TBOBX 



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SMABK W-^ BROAOWAV 

TK AN JLf , •;; Vl 1 

"A NATIONAL INSTITUTION" 
IMreetloa Joaeph Ptankett 



NazflDoya in 'Uly Son'' 



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.t©r. Famous Players -Lasky film 
'service, Australia; William Hur- 
worth, excliange manager, Sydney, 
Australia; Jolin Kennebeck, ex- 
ploitation manager, Australia; Phil. 
Harrison, manager, Manchester, 
Eng., okcbange. and Alfred Car- 



PB. F. KEITH'S m^ 

A L A C E 

B'way A 4Sd St. Bryant 4201 
^ncerta Sunday, S and S P. M. 
CI.ABA KIMBAIX YOUNG; DAME 
SOPHIE TVCKEB; MI88 KITTT 
DONBB; TOTO; HALET * BOCK; 
JACK BENNT; CHEVAUEB BBOS.. 
otheia. 



RB. F. KEITH'S W^ 

iversidE 

B'wa^ A 06th St. RIveralde 0340 
CLIFTON WBBB A HABT HAT; TBD 
A BETTY HEALY; MARJORIE GATE- 
SON; JOS B. STANLBT A CO.; OSCAB 
I,0BBAINB: atlMra. 



^i^ 4 B. F. KEITH'S rw^ 

Slst STREET 

81st d Bway. Trafalcar 0100 
Mate. Dally, tOe.. es«.. 40c.. Bee. 
AVON COMEDY FOUR; MEL CBAIO A 
HIS ORCHKSTRA; SKWELL 8I8TKB8: 
BBVAN A FIJNT, othera aad Pb«(opUy 
"A KI88 IN THE DARK." 



KITTY DONER 

InTWEmMINlJTKINl^ 

EDDIE FITZGERALD AT THE PIANO 

LAST WEEK IN VAUDEVILLE THIS SEASON 
B. F. Keith's Palace Theatre, this week, April 13 

MR. EDDIE FITZGERALD Will Be at Liberty Following the Palace Engagement 



of Carmen Downing, must pay 
Irene Smith, piano player, |«9.4t for 
services as her accompanist before 
April 21, or face prosecution on the 
part of the State Labor Commis- 
sioner, to whom a complaint was 
made. Miss Smith claimed she 
played for Miss Dalgren at a local 
club while the latter was instruct- 
ing classes in dancing, but that the 
dancer failed to reimburse her at 
all for her services. 



Tom Wilkes Majestic Theatre 
opened this week with "Beggar On 
Horseback," EVlward Everett Hor- 
ton in leading role. 



Mrs. William B. Hart, former 
screen actress and wife of William 
S. Hart, is seriously ill in her 
Hollywood home following a heart 
attack. 



HKEITH-ALBEE'S NEW YORk «^ 
ippodromL 

B. F. KEITH'S Super Vaudeville 

DIGGBST SHOW AT LOWEST PRICES 

EVERT NIGHT 
(incl. Sun.), 1:10 
1. 000 SEATS 11.00 



MAT. DAILY 
(Inci. Sun). 2:10 
1.000 SEATS eoo 



michaet, manager, Brisbane, Aus- 
tralia, exchange, for the F. P.-L. 
Co., arc all here to attend the Para- 
mount convention, which takes 
place April 25-29. Then the quin- 
tette goes Kast to see the home 
otnce heads. .^ 



Mrs. Lou Tellegen, whose secret 
marriage to the screen star Decem- 
ber 17, 1923, waa recently made 
known, decided to return to the 
screen several weeks ago. She is 
playing the feminine lead in 
"Titans," directed by Ed. Sloan. 



Gertrude Short, screen actress, 
announces that she and Perc Pem- 
broke, picture director, are to be 
married this summer. The wedding 
will take place in San Francisco at 
the home of Pembroke's parents, 
who are wholesale Jewelers. 



After getting out of several legal 
Entanglements for wearing the uni- 
form of the United SUtes Army 
without permission, Capt. Walter 
Wanderwell and Aloha Hall, known 
as his adopted sister, were married 
at Riverside April 8. The marriage 
took place while the couple were 
at that place making personal ap- 
pearances in conjunction with pic- 
tures they had Uken of their world 
travels. 



Superior Court Judge Crawford 
denied a motion made by the Chris- 
tie Film Co. to dismiss an action for 
$1,500 brought against It by Mrs. 
Ella Weaver Haden for asserted pla- 
giarism of a picture scenario. Mrs. 
Haden charges that she submitted a 
scenario to the defendant in 1921. It 
was returned to her as being unde- 
sirable. Later, she alleges, the de- 
fendant produced a comedy which 
was a duplicate of her story. 

The company filed an answer dar 
nying the charge and made motion 
of a dismissal on the ground that the 
case had not been brought to trial 
two years from filing. Mrs. Haden 
explained to the court that her origi- 
nal attorneys had withdrawn from 
the case and she had not been In- 
formed of the statute of limitation 
applying to such cases. The court 
upheld her contention, and requested 
the case to be placed on an early 
trial calendar. 

John Steven McOroarty's second 
California play. "La Oolondrina" 
("The Swallow"), was staged at the 
San Gabriel Playhouse, opening 
Easter Sunday. It succeeded the 
famous "Mission Play." In "La Oo- 
londrina" McOroarty tells the story 
^f Conception Arguello, a famous 
California beauty, and her various 
lovers. 

The role of Conception is in the 
hands of Violet Schram and Richard 
Sterling is cast as Count Nicolai de 
Resanof. There are 100 supporting 
players. 



Dagmar Dalgren, former wife of 
Kid McCoy, now doing vaudeville 
and concert work under^the niyne 



The newly remodeled and redeco- 
rated Grange Grove, taken over by 
Tom Wiles, opened Sunday with 
Mary Boland in "Meet the Wife." 

Miss Boland has in her support a 
special cast, comprising Wyndham 
Standing, Richard Tucker, C^vld 
Munro, Lois Austin. Parks Jones, 
Mayfair Murphey and Ralph Kline. 

Sydney Miller, who was treasurer 
at Wilkes Majestic here, is the new 
manager of the Orange Grove. 



Beverly Bayne is going to start 
suit (or divorce from Francis X. 
Bushman, according to report here. 
Mrs. Bushman has retained Attorney 



Walter Haas and papers are expect- 
ed to be filed this week. 

The action is no siirpHse to the 

film colony, as it has been intimated 

several' times that a divorce was 

ending. Feb. 22 Mrs. Bushman gave 

out a statement to the effect: 

"Mr. Bushman and I have sepa- 
rated permanently. We decided we 
could not live happily together.'^ 

PITTSBURGH 

By JACK A. SIMONS 
Nixon— "Passion Play" (film). 
Shubert-Alvin — "Sally. Irene and 
Mary"; next, "Rits Revue." 
Shubept- Pitt— "White Cargo." 
Qayety — "Wine. Woman and 
song" (Columbia). 

Academy— "Lafflh* Thru" (Mu- 
tual"). 

Loew's Aldine — "Lady of the 
Night." 

Grand — "Charley's Aunt." 
Olympic— "The Goose Hangs 
High." 

The aniateur championship danc- 
ing contest will be held in Duquesne 
Garden April 30 and May 1-2. Ned 
Waybum will be the Judge. Vin- 
cent Lopez and orchestra will play. 

The first public announcement 
that a community playhouae be 
erected in Pittsburgh was made last 
week during an amateur production 
in Carnegie Music Hall by the Stage 
and Play Society. The project will 
be discussed at a meeting to be held 
on April 27. 



actress and favorite dancing part- 
ner of the Prince of Wales, now a 
resident of this city, has the lead- 
ing role in "Grounds for Divorce." 

B. C. Whitney was a visitor last 
week. Although bom in Detroit, 
he considers himself half Canadian 
as he married a Toronto girl and 
all his children were born in Can- 
ada, and he himself has spent halt 
of his life here. 



TORONTO 

By E. C. SNELOROVE 

Royal Alexandra — "White Cargo" 
(2nd week). 

Princess — "Bringing Up Father 
in Ireland." 

Uptown — "Uncle- Tom's Cabin" 
(stock). 

Comedy — "Grounds for Divorce" 
(stock). ^^ 

Grand— "The Big Mogul." 

Shea's— Keith's vaudevlllA. 

Loew's — Vaudeville. "The Rag 
Man " 

Pantaaes— Vaudeville, "Dick Tur- 
pin." 

Empire — Harry Steppe C!o. (Co- 
lumbia). 

Hippodrome — "Seven Chances." 

Reflent— "The Lost World" (2nd 
week). 

Tivoli— "Guy Fawkes." 

Strand— "Pal of Mine." 



Fay Bainter in "The Dream Girl" 
and a return engagement of 
"Chauve Sourls" are the next at- 
tractions at the Royal Alexandra. 
Sisle A Blake's "Chocolate Dan- 
dies" next at Princess. 

Hugh^ Buckler In Vaughan 
Glaser's "Uncle Tom's Cabin" ap- 
pears in "Guy Fawkes," an English 
film at the Tivoli. 



Julia Arthur rested here prior to 
going on tour of the smaller On- 
tario cities. She gave fonr special 
performances before leaving, on 
Good Friday and Saturday. 

Elsie Desney, former English 



The circus did not tare so well 
In Toronto as in other cities. On 
the opening night of its week's en- 
gagement at the Coliseum, only a 
handful of people were on hand, 
who seemed lost among the thou- 
sands of empty seats of that spa- 
cious auditorium. The O. W. V. A., 
who are responsible for the bring- 
ing of the circus, had to take ia 
$16,000 before a cent went to them. 

"The Big Mogul." with Fiske 
O'Hara. will be filmed following 
its engagement at the Grand. 



Walter Klngsford will shortly re- 
join the Cameron Mathews English 
Players. 



Roy Locksley and Jazzhonic or- 
chestra is the added attraction at 
the Hippodrome. 



Harry Preston (vaudeville) has 
returned to live In Toronto after 
an al>8ence of 14 years on the stage. 



The Guardian of a Good 
Complexion 

STEINS' 



ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED 



tlllKC-UP> 

HoUU the Centre of the 
Stage 



JAMES MADISON 

will for the present be located at 
Hotel Granada, Sutter and Hyde 
Streets. San Francisco, Cal. Ad- 
drese him there for vaudeville 
material. Among recent clients 
are Four Mortons, Sophie Tuck* 
er, Jimmy Lyons, Barr and La 
Marr, Sam Ward, Beeman and 
Grace and George Guhl. 






My der uncle jake: 

Ois week we're o^n th« bill with Irving's Midgets. They were shigh 
photos so "^ -■- ' ■• ........ 

they told him 



on photos so their publicity man ast them if they had any cute, and 
Loew's Lincoln Square, Avenue B and Gates Theatre. 



McGRATH and DEEDS 



p. S. Please send us south with a girl act so we can have our wash- 
ing done. 



ESTABLISHED ON TIMES SQUARE 

...i^.^. . _ FEBRCABY tint, 1910 

SPECIALIZING THEATRICAL AND LEGAL WORK 
NOTARY PUBLIC 

S^t^ NATHAN NEWMAN 

Saturdays by PUBLIC STENOGRAPHER 

appointment. IM West 4«th St. new yobk city 



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1 "NOVELTY SURPRISES" 

^ ONE OF VAUDEVILLE'S REPRESENTATIVE SINGING AND DANCING INTERLUDES 

i« . • . • . ' ,-» 

■ . Wm. Farrow, 69 Years Youiu? — ^Lida Gardner, 74 Years Old, and the Greatest Dancer of Her Years Before the Publici 

- THIS WEEK (APRIL 13) ' 

B. F. KEITH'S RIVERSIDE NEW YORK 



Week of April 20, Coliaeum and Franklin, New York 



April 27, Keith's Buthwick, Brooklyn 



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BOOKED SOUD UNTIL JUNE, 1927, FOR KEITH-ALBEE-ORPHEUM AND AFFILIATED CIRCUITS 

Direction HARRY WEBER 



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HOUSTON 



By BUD BURME8TER 

Starting the middls of May. the 
Interstate Amusement Co. will 
launch Its new sunnmer season, ac- 
cording to the Dallas offices. Five 
vaudeville acts, feature Aim and 
two reels subjects will be presented 
thrice daily, with four shows Sat- 
urday and Sunday. Bills will change 
Saturday Instead of Sunday as 
heretofore. The same admission 
prices now in evidence will bold 

Lloyd Tlnlay, director. Majestic 
•rcheatrs, la reimrted as having 



THEATEICAL OUTFITTERS 



1880 Broadway 



New York City 




Guerrini & Co 



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FACTORY 

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hand. 

177.271 C«lilBk«t 

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FOR MODERN 

8EN8ATI0NAL 

STAGE 

DANCING 

stretching and 
Umbering Bxerciset 

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none Brr>nt 8943 



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trouble with the Interstate ex- 
ecutives over the additional time 
required for the presentation of the 
three shows dally and the four each 
Saturda/ and Sunday. Flnlay is 
booked solid at the Rice hotel, and 
also In the Rice cafeteria, but will 
have to forego this work In order 
to be at the Majestic for the added 
work. Re Is after more money 
and la now In Dallas endeavoring 
to straighten out afTalrs. 



Olga Petrova's "Hurricane" drew 
only Indifferent notices. The ahow 
didn't start until after • p. m., ow- 
ing to late train oonnectlona, and 
finished way after midnight. 



Fritz Lelber will be at the Palace 
for three nights, starting April 16. 
"Hamlet," "Macbeth," "Romeo and 
Juliet" and "The Three Musketeers" 
will b« staged. No advance sale has 
been noted. 



Marlon Harris headlines this 
week's array In vaudeville. She 
la being muchly feted hereabouts, 
owing to her relationship to the 
Hughes family, prominent socially. 
Incidentally, her repertoire Is badly 
arranged, and much adverse com- 
ment on the act has been heard. 



The opening of the ■Will Horowitz 
Texan theatre (Alms) was a big 
event last Saturday. J. Warren 
Kerrigan was Imported to lend 
color to the opening, which attract- 
eU many civic and social notables 
The film star later played an en- 
gagement at the Iris, Horowitz's 
other house, and pulled exceptional 
business. 



INDIANAPOLIS 

By VOLNEY B. FOWLER 

English's— Berkell Players (stock). 

Murat — Dark, 

Capitol — Muolcal stock. 



NEW YORK. 



The Capitol, closed since the Co- 
lumbia Circuit dropped it from the 
burlesque route, reopened Easter 
Sunday for a trial of musical stock, 
management, Ed Daley. Dena Daley 
and Billy Mack are playing the 
lends with a company of 30. 



TKI.EPIIONE I At KAWANNA 0(W7 



DYER 



•mtbi CiMatd In 
M Haw* 




Cleanser 

\l.iln Ofllr* UanA to 

7U SavaaOi AVMa* 

At 4Tth StTMt 

Ntw Yart City 



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THB BBTTKB HIND OF CLEANING 



Policy la four shows a day with 
25 -50c. prices. 



The Berkell Players started the 
third week of their third season In 
stock at English's this week. "The 
Masquerader" hel dup surprisingly 
well last week, despite the tradi- 
tional pre-Easter slump. The open- 
ing week before that was the best 
first week In the company's local 
history. 



Julius Tannen (Keith's) last week 
had a "back home again" celebra- 
tion. Indianapolis is his home town. 



Frank O. Barry, 4(, many years 
proprietor of Barry's Cafe (West 
Ohio street) and widely known as 
a boxing referee, died of apoplexy 
here last week. 



The LaPorte (Ind.) Theatre Com- 
pany has declared its usual 7 per 
cent semi-annual dividend on its 
preferred atock. 



H. J. Harris, Hillsboro, Ind., has 
taken over the Sunshine theatre, 
Hillsboro, from B. F. Liemon, Craw. 
fordsville. Ind. 



It is reported representatives of 
one of the Indiana movie theatre 
strings are looking over sites for a 
big movie house at Oreencastle, Ind. 
The town's chief amusement center 
Is the Opera House, a second floor 
theatre of the old, old daya Busi- 
ness opportunity apparently Is good 
at Oreencastle because it is the seat 
of DePauw University, with 1,500 
students. The town has a normal 
population of about 1,600. The uni- 
versity, a Methodist institution, 
doesn't permit dancing, and the 
students for years have been crying 
for more entertainment than the 
town now affords. 



Billy Connors and W. H. Brannl- 
gin continue to (»>ntrol the theatres 
of Marlon, Ind.. with the announce- 
ment the Marlon Theatre Co. has 
leased the Grand, Orpheum and 
Lyric theatres from the Washing- 
ton Theatre Co. Conners and 
Brannlgln manage the houses. 
There is a posalblllty the Grand Tl^Ul 
become a pop vaudeville house. '<'■ 



KANSAS CITY 

By WILL R. HUGHES 
Shubert — "Rain" (Jeanne Eagles). 
Orpheum — Vaudeville. 
Pantagee — Vaudeville. 
Globe— Vaudeville. 
Empresa — "Stolen Sweets of 
1924' (Mutual). 



Garden — Bridge Musical Tab 
Malnstreet— "If I Marry Again." 
Newman — "Sackcloth and Scar- 
let." 

Royal— "A Kiss In the Dark." 
Liberty— "The Last Laugh." 



Six of the eight acts, Orpheum bill 
this week, required full stage, and 
things were slowed up slightly on 
this account. For two of the acts, 
Cissie Loftus and Harry Snodgrass, 
the piano had to be moved In front 
of the drop in "one" for the flnlsh 
of the acts In order that settings 
could be made without further waits. 



The Kansas City Grand Opera Co. 
will give its annual week of opera 
at the Shubert starting May 11, 
under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. 
Ottl'ey Cranston. The ballet will 
be directed by Marie Kelly. Waiter 
Wheatley will be leading tenor. The 
following operas will be presented: 
"Tannhauser," "Martha," "Carmen," 
"II Trovatore," "Ca Valeria Ruati- 
cana" and "FauaL" 



Harry M. Snodgraaa ("King of 
Ivoriea"), who gained national fame 
while playing with the Jefferson 
City, Mo., State Prison Band In the 
State radio studio, was here for the 
second time this season. Hla act la 
the same as when he flrst started 
his vaudeville career, with several 
new seiectlona. 



"Be Tonraelf, Dearie" (Bridge 
Players), at the Garden this week, 
Is an original comedy by Margaret 
Echard. 



ST. LOUIS 

By J. LOUIS RUEBEL 

American — ^Barl CarrolVa "Vani- 
ties." 

ShubeH-Jefferaon — "Able'a Jrlsb 
Rose" (Sd week). 

Empreee — "Lightnin"* (Wood- 
ward stock). 



Orpt^vum — ^Vaudeville. 

Rialt» — Vaudeville and plcturea. 

Grand Opera Houae V audevlll 
and pictures. 

Gayety— Lew Kelly (llutoal). 

Liberty Muaio Halt— Stock bm 
lesque. 

Loew's State — Siameae Twtna •■ 
"The Denial" (film). 

Delmonte — "Rldera of the PurpI 
Sage." 

Kinga — "Introduce Me." 

Rivoli — "Introduce Me." 

Missouri — "The Dresamakar ^rtN 
Paris" (fllm) and fashion ahow. 

New Grand Central— Jaxa Derb 
and "Playing With Souls" (Olm). 

Capitol— "Argentine Love." 

Weet End Lyric — "Argentiii 
Love." 



The annual oircua of the PoUc 
Relief asaoclatlon opened Monda 
night, April 18, billed for two week 



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INER5 

MAKE UI 



Est. Henry C Minar, ln< 

TUXEDOS 

FULL DRESS 



•Bd oetaway eelts fress Casat ttk 
Ara. taUor« aew aad sliabtly easd; 
low prieae. 

LEVINE'S 

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Aoadanfiy — N. V. A. Bonedt Per- 
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Lyoaum — "Romola" (fllm). 

Vagabond — "Arms and the Man." 
Maryland — Kelth-Albee vnudevlUe. 

Iiee McLaughlin, press represen- 
tative tor the Hippodrome, Is. work- 
las hard on a "Charleston" coateat 
•t that theatre week April tO. 



Frederick C Schanberger. Jr., 
manasar «f the Lyceum, went to 
New Torle last week to arrange for 
the personal api>earance of the 
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absence of Leonard R. McLaughlin. 
Locking up the Auditorium office 
after the departure of Balled, be 
went up to town. It being the first 
open week of the theatre's highly 
successful season. 

LefTlngwell Pratt, perhaps the 
biggest sensation in the local the- 
atre workl since the departure ot 
Tunis Deafi and his futuristic 
haberdaabery, turned his observa- 
tions in the "Obaerrer" last week 
from plays to play critics; If this 
were a mere hundred yeara ago it 
would ' t>e a matter of sworda or 
pistols at SO. 



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WASHINGTON, D. C 

The Argonne 
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By HARDIE MEAKIN 

Belasco— "The Gorrllla." 

National — "The Poor Nut, next, 
"The Second Mr*. Tanqueray" 
(Efthel Barrymore). 

Poli's — "Baby Blue; next, "Qreen- 
wioh Village Follies." 

President— "White Cargo." 

Auditorium — Washington Opera 
Co. in "Barber of Seville" (AprU IS 
only). ' 

B. P. Keith'a— Vaudeville (Benny 
Leonard). 

Earler-Vaudevllle (Dolly Davis 
Revue. Janet of France). 

Strand — ^Vaudeville— Myers and 
Hanford). 



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Gayety — "Red Pepper^ (Colum- 
bia). 

Mutual— "Qlggles" (Mutual). 

Columbia — "The ChEumer" (Pola 
Negri). 

Metropolitan — "Tha R«e Man" 
(Jacke CoogrtD). 

Palaea — "Seven Chances" (Bus- 
ter Keitton). 

Rialto— "The Last Laugh" (BnUl 
Jannings). 



Lawrence Beatus aplurged all 
over the place advertising the cur- 
rent Buster Keaton picture. Kea- 
ton always get money for the house, 
and Beatus is out to buat all for- 
mer records. 



N. ▼. A. Week at Keith's has Ro- 
land Bobbins maklner the big fea- 
ture the 17th, with a special mid- 
night show. The Earle has com- 
bined with Myer Davis and to- 
gether they are staging a gala af- 
fair at Davis' Swanee Tuesday 
night, while the Strand has special 
stuff each night. 



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Orangelo Ratto, assiatant man- 
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and Monday night WHC (broad- 
icasting station) here put An^ie "on 
the air." He has also written a 
song, "Oive Me a Smile." that is 
selling f|ist hereabouta. . . „ 

A recent story published in a 
trade Journal under a Washington 
date line that next season would 
find Columbita burlesque in the 
President instend of the Gayety 
was denied by John Lyohs, local 
Columbia manager. Lyons ascribes 
the rumor to a recent visit here of 
Sam Scrlbner, Tom Henry, Mike 
Joyce aad Charles WaMron, who 
inspected the Preatdeat while here. 
The house IS Columbia property, 
which has been a "white elephant" 
on their hands for many seasons. 




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OKLAHOM-yCITY 

By WILLIAM NOBLE 

Homer Jones has purchased the 
Temple, Kingfisher, Okla. 




Some recent State theatre changes 
are as follows: J. Jackson bought 
the Log Cabin Theatre, Sulphur; 
The Cozy, Checotah, has been sold 
to Bert St. John, St. Joseph, Mo.; 
Orlfflth Bros, have bought the 
Rialto, Oklahoma City, from B. O. 
Klrkland; the Paramount. Verdon, 
has passed into the hands of C. F. 
Zipse and Roy B. Hansen. . . 



Through the South Ray Stinnett 
and Tom Carraway have taken over 
the Tale Theatre, Cleburne, Tex., 
and John Victor and R. A. Landls 
have purchased the Alharubra, Pal- 
ace arid National theatres, and the 
Airdome, Breckenridge, Tex. 



Fred Chavey of the Palace, Cle- 
burne. Tex., died suddenly in that 



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Ben Avey has been appointed 
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Orifilth Bros, have opened their w 
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OkU. J 

Tom Boland. manager Kmpress 
here, has withdrawn from the M. P- 
T. O., belns the aeoond officer to 
ti^a till* atap racaatly. 



.April 19, 1^25 



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V a; R I E T Y 



E. F. ALBEE, President 



F. F. PROCTOR. Vice-Presiden!t 



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i ATLANTIC CITY 

i^' By MORT EI8EMAN 

li Apo|l«^"Tb« Second VLra. Tan- 
r itaeray" (Shhel Barrymore). 
;, Glob»— "The Lost WotM." 
i Virginia— "The Dressmaker from 
Paris." 
Ool6nial^''Afl Man Dcslrea." 
Strand^^Qreed." 

City Square — "Those Vfho Dance." 
Capitol— "The Beauty , Prize." 
Liberty— "The Man Who Played 
• Square." 

Bijou— "Charley's Aunt." 
. Palae»-r>"The Oodd Bad Boy.* 
• Ventnor— "Another Man's Wife." 



. Atlahtlc City had a \>\g Baster, 
s Amusement places were crowded to 
i;^ «apacity. Cafes and cabarets did 
t • big business. Excellent talent was 
\.- offered at the varloua cabarets. At 



Palais Royal ther* was Bhran Bur- 
rows Fontaine. Bddie Cox, Loretta 
McDermott, Minnie Allen, Maxle 
Stamm and Bthel Bailey, and 
Charlie Master's orchestra. 

At the Beaux Arts Bobbin's Syn- 
copators were the jnusical feature. 
Kvelyn Nesbit headed the Folies 
Bersere bill, followed by Dorothy 
Brauo, Marie Tollman, , Oypsy 
Burns and Doris _ -Robb'ins, with 
Karm and Andrews' orchestra. 

At the Manhattan Cafe al[>peared 
Jack Wlvite, Nan Demar, Babe 
Shay and Alda Fisher; at Golden 
Inn, the entertainers were Billy 
White and six dancing girls; 
Blanche Babette, Jack Schrader, 
Harry Denson, Joseph Hartley and 
Wagner's five Jau kings.,. 



Work on the new Stanley ttieatre 






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stopped because of a strike of brick-> 
layers and plasterers. The strike 
occurred when members of the 
Brloklayera, Masons and Plasterers' 
Union objected to working with 
mendbers of the latemational Plas- 
terers Union. . , » 



Bob McQraw. manager. Globe 
smashed all puhlldty records in At- 
lantic City when he put "^he Lo-t 
World" across to big houses with 
only 24 hours in which to paper th^ 
town and get all the notices out. 



Richard Dlx addressing the local 
Women's Club said that he would 
rather have a broken leg than use 
a "double." 



Bessie L.ove came from New York 
by ptaner Sister Sunday, landed on 
the beach hero where she was met 
by a band and the mayor. Late^ 
she made a personal appearance at 
the Globe, where ""The Lost World'* 
Is playtog. I 



SAN DIEGO, CAL. 

By LON J. SMITH 

SprekBl*— "^nUcs" (Kolb and 

Colonial— :*^ni« Yamp" (muaical 
stock). 

Savoy — "Just Married" (dramatic 
stock). 

Pantages — ^Pop Taudevllle. 

Balboa — "The Goose Hangs High" 
(Aim). 

Cabrill«>— "A Man Must Uve." 

Rialto— "Thief of Bagdad." 

Mission— "A Thief In Paradise." 



Broadway— "Her Night of Ro- 
mance." 
Plaaa— "The Dark Swan." 
Superba^'Trice of Pleasure." 



The New Savoy Players oj>ened 
last week, management, of Scott 
Palmer (Savoy), and so far business 
has equaled that done by Murphy's 
Comedians, who left San Diego 
April 4, after a long and successful 
season here. 



The Colonial changes shows 
twice a week now and has added a 
"country store" Wednesday and 
Friday nights. The company, head- 
ed by Fritz Fields, has played hero 
steadily for more than two years. 



Julian Bltlnge opened a special 
engagement at the Balboa, April 13. 
and, as usual, the house was packed 
with women. It looks like a sell-out 
all week. 

. BILLS FEXT WEEK 
(Continued from page 18.) 
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Sanaa ttonat Toco Caraon A Wlllard 
llardo A Wjritn Corklns Bev 

GUS SUH CIRCUIT 



BCFFAIA, N. T. 
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J Recay Co 
Lillian Btecla 
V Haworth Co 
Bartram A Saxton 
Cryatal Bllppar Bd 

JAHE8TOWH M. T. 

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Wllbttr Mack Oo 
Rama Da Imx 

BOCHESTBB N. T. 
Vietart* 

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Ollmora A Carroll ' 
Bpoor A Faraona B 



Boston Is the Best City b 
America for Try-OBts 

And the Pins Arts Thsati^ the 

Best Place for Small 

Productions 

CapavHty aboxit TOO. Ritaated in 
L«ew'a Stata Theatre Bulldlns, In 
the heart of the bish-claaa amuae- 
ment aeetlon. 

Will ahara or rent reaaonably for 
remalnlns open time, Incladlns uaa 
of acenery. 

Beply to M. Oonglu Flattery 

Viee-Fretident 

loew'i Boiton Theatrei Co. 

Boiton, KsM. 



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Hayden A Qoodwla 
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(20-22) 

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Weber A ^Idnor 
Murray A Allen 
Creatlona 
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Re«d A Termini 

DALLAS, TKX. 

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Snow A Narlna 
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SImpan A Dean 
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Newell A Moat 
Wearer Bros 

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Tatee A Carson 
V A B Stanton 
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Fred BchalT Ca 
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OKLAHOMA CiTT 
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Hallen A Day 
Westerholda Ship 
N«al Abel 
Fred Schaffa Co 

2d halt 
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Qolzy Pour 
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THEATRE, featuring his ovm "SYMPHONaJAZZ" 
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56 PAGES 



OYIET RUSSIA BOOKING ACTS 



^A^ETFS BOX SCORE USED TO 
ADVERTISE "EAGLET CRITIC 



Irookljm Daily Displaying Critical Percentages with 
Own Dramatic Editor in Lead — May Have 
Paper Printed for Wagons 



In thta Issue Is a reproduction of 

th« »dvertisement carried on Page 

.V*.* of the Brooklyn "Eagle," 150 lines 

['•cross two columns, and including 

be critical box. score Variety pub- 

_hed April 11. In that score Ar- 

liur Pollock, dramatic editor and 

rlewer of the "Ka«le," was in the 

kd (for the third time this sea- 

n) of all the metropolitan daily 

Itlcs. 

fThe "Eagle" draws attention to 
(Continued on page 21) 



.YR.OLDPLAY 
ISNOWMAKING 

$3,000 WEEKLY 



)ve for Love** Packing 
Village Theatre for First 
Time in Years 



The most profitable attraction in 
. Kew York In proportion to the gross 
to "Love for Love," Congreve's com- 
edy that dates back over 200 years. 
The costume play's takings at the 
f. Greenwich Village are averaging 
|:|kround $7,000 with the profit ap- 
f; Koximatfly $3,000 weekly, 
hi. House and show are under the 
'lame management, the Province- 
town Playhouse, a producing group 
headed by Kenneth MaCGowan, for- 
tner dramatic critic, and James 
O'Nell. Because of the large profits 
In the Village, the sponsors of the 
Congreve work are loath to bring 
•t uptown. 
Another factor in the play are the 
(Contini^ed on i>age 16) 

1 Vamping On and Off 

Los Angeles, April 21. 
Edwin D, Moores, wealthy min- 
•ftg man, was granted a divorce 
tnra DeSacia Moores, screen ac- 
cess, known professionally as De- 
8*cia Fuvllle, on grounds of deser- 
^n by Judge Summerfleld. 

The plaintiff alleged his wife left 
nlm three years ago, asserting she 
Would father be a picture star than 
^ * wife, and that her favorite pas- 
tlrne on and off the screen was to 
be a vampire. 



SOUSA AGAINST 
BROADCASTING 



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ICENCY 



Bandmaster Makes Con- 
dition for Hip 



Sousa will not pel-mit radio to 
employ his music Saturday night 
at the New York Hippodrome when 
the National Tribute to General 
Pershing will be presented on the 
stage. 

Waiving aside its no-radio rule 
for that evening,^ the Keith-Albee 
office has granted permission for 
the special performance at the Hip 
starting at 11 Saturday night to go 
through the air. That permission 
Is given for the night only. 

In view of it the bandmaster en- 
(Continued on page 9) 



Padlocked and Other 
Cafes Make Acts for Vode 

The Club Barney show from Bar- 
ney Gallant's Greenwich Village cafe 
is going out as a vaudeville act 
The Barney orchestra under Hale 
Byers' direction, Eleanor Kern, 
songstress, and Al Schenck, Charles- 
ton dancer, comprise the turn. 

This idea is along the lines of 
the "Night at Club Rlchman" and 
Tex Gulnan's El Fey Gang acts. 

A deluge of similar acts is pre- 
dicted, not only from padlocked 
cafes which will keep themselves 
represented In vaudeville during the 
period of punishment but from ac- 
tive cafes. The Club Fronton show 
with the Al Slegel's orchestra et al 
Is another preparing for vaudeville 
similarly. 



Mouth Organ Popularity 

Washington, April 21. 

Word from Germany to the De- 
partment of Commerce is that the 
only musical Instrument of the 
many manufactured in Germany is 
that has shown increased export 
figures is the mouth organ (har- 
monica). In 1923 there were 2,448 
tons of these instruments shipped 
out of Germany. This has Increased 
to 1,488 tons. 

The department adds that this is 
enough to supply a mouth organ 
to every child In Americ*. 



Goveminent Limits British 
Engaged Tunis to 25% of 
Whole — English Actors in 
Russia Report Good Treat- 
ment and Terms With 
Salary Paid in American 
Dollars — Principal Cities 
of Russia on Government- 
Booked-Direct Circuit 



400 ACTS YEARLY 



London, April 21. 

The first known instance of a 
country booking its own vaudeville 
(rograms is that of Russia, with 
the Soviet Government signing its 
own variety bills for Petrograd, 
Moscow, Warsaw and other native 
cities. 

An outline of the venture states 
the Soviet directors will book 400 
acts annually for each city, of 
which 25 per cent, will be British, 
but each English turn so engage(^ 
must be members of the V. A. F. 

Some acts already working in 
Russia report excellent treatment 
and conditions besides which the 
players say they are being accorded 
good salaries paid in American 
dollars. 

The V. A. F. is the Variety 
Artists' Federation, non-union, com- 
posed of the English variety, or 
vaudeville players. 



MARION DAVIES CALLS 
IN ANN PENNINGTON 



"Zander the Great" Gets 

Week's Jump on Swanson 

Film in LA. 



Los Angeles, April 21. 

The name of Gloria Swan.4on Is 
not to be used in the Los Angeles 
"Examiner" and "Herald," the two 
Hearst papers here, until after her 
picture, "Madame Sans Gene," open« 
at the Million Dollar on April 25. 
Such were the instructions that W. 
R. Hearst gave prior to departing 
for the east last week. 

This was following the booking 

of Marlon Davles In "Zander the 

Great" at the Criterion, as the 

Paramount mnnagcment had de- 

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QUICKESTFILNFLOPEVERKNOWN; 
WOODS' TREE AND EQUAL'' OUT 



Colored Elevator Man Adds to Manager's Trouble 
by Quihing Job— Picture Opened Sunday Night ^ 
Shuberts Took Chance — ^Lott Out r - 



UTHE GROUPS 
GUEST-PLAYERS 



Dallas Group Doing New 
Stuff This Week 



Dallas, April 21. 

The Dallas Little theatre this 
week has leased the Circle, the 
largest legit house in Dallas, for its 
production of SuUon Vane's "Out- 
ward Bound," unique in that it la 
the first little theatre production to 
have a cast of guest leads. Bight 
players from contemporary groups 
all over the country, ranging from 
Pasadena to Buffalo, haye acopeted 
the Invitation, with all expenses de- 
frayed by the Dallas group. 

The Dallas group Is one of the 
most ambitious and prosperous in 
the country. Its amateur playhouse 
and realty is valued in excess of 
$25,000 and the membership is 500. 
I.Ast year it made a 1,200 mile trip 
from Dallas to New York to com- 
pete in the Belasco cup tourney and 
won it. 



"Quaker Oats" Vaudeville 
As Radio Entertainment 

The Kellogg Co., of Battle Creek, 
manufacturers of "Quaker Oats" 
and other breakfast cereals, will 
present an ambitious "Pop Radio 
Vaudeville Program" for an hour 
April 28 from WEAF, linked with 11 
other stations. 

Eugene Lockhart will ofllciate as 
master of ceremonies and the talent 
will include Ben Bernie and Hotel 
Roosevelt orchestra; Vernon Dal- 
hart and Carson Roblson, Victor 
and other record artists; Harry Re- 
ser, crack recording banjoist and 
leader of the Lido-Venice orchestra; 
Vee Lawnhurst, Jaxz pianist. 



RISQUE FLAT WITH LUA LEE 

Henry liaron is about to produce 
a French farce adaptation, "The 
Bride Retires," reported as ultra 
risque. Llla Lee, the picture star, 
is 8lat«'d for the title role, with Stan- 
ley Ridges and Kvelyn Gosnell 
tfcereln. 

Al Woods is said to have had the 
piece formerly, but abandoned is at 
the. height of the "play Jury" tur- 
nl^ll. 



Possibly the quickest flop on rec- 
ord among the pictures that hav« 
come into a legitimate hous« on 
Broadway was recorded by "Free 
and Equal," which was first shown 
at the Astor on Sunday night. Be- 
fore matinee time Monday it was 
known the picture would be with- 
drawn before the end of the first 
wMk, this Saturday. 

It is the first occasion^ the Shu- 
(Contlnued on page 9) 



$37^1 NEWARK. 
N. J. RECORD 
FOR CANTOR 



'Kid BooU'* Breaks High 

for Town by $9,000 — At 

Shubert, $3.50 Top 



Newark, N. J., April 21, 
Eddie Cantor smashed all of the 
box oflllce records of this city by 
over nearly $9,000 when he drew 
$27,221 to the box office of tl^ Shu- 
bert theatre. His show, "Kid 
Boots," played a f!.60 top with an \ 
extra matinee Friday, to $2^700. 

The previous record made at the 
same house was $29,000 by "Green- 
wich Village Follies" last fall. Can- 
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JANE WITH "HOI" TALK 

Herman Gaqtvort will follow his 
production of "The Makropolous Se- 
cret" with "Jane. Our Stranger," a 
best-selling novel by Mary Borden, 
the wife of a general in the British 
Army. 

"Jane, Our Stranger" is located 
In Paris and has some hot dialog. 
"Hells Bells," which Gantvoort has 
now at the Cohen, will play Chicago 
this fail before taking a general 
road route. 




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Officials— Plans Call for World Tour— Selected 
List of Authors Omits Shaw — O'Neill, Amer- 
ica's Only Representative 



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Rome, Amtl S. ' 

The new Italian national theatre', 
designed and orlsinated to parallel 
the Comedie Francalse ot Paria and 
the Moscow Art Theatre ot Russia, 
bad an auspicloas opening here last 
night with King Victor Emmanuel 
II am^ng the many notables present. 

The name of this theatre, so far 
but little heralded even lii its own 
country, ia the Theatre d'Arts di 
Roma (Art Theatre of Rome) and 
is under the direction of Signor 
Lnlgi Pirandello, author of "Six 
Characters in Search of an Author^ 
and "The Living Mask." The plays 
chosen for the opening were **!!>« 
Feast Day' ot the Patron of Sailing 
Boats," a one-act play by Piran- 
dello, and "The Gods of the Moun- 
tain," by Liord Dunsany. 

Since the abject failtn-e of the two 
"art theatres" in Milan last year, 
^here has since been felt a need ot 
this type of thtetre in lUly. ThcTe- 
fa«e Italy's dramatic leader ot th* 
present day, Pirandello, at the head 
of the best groups of players, play- 
Wrights and theatrical artisans ob- 
tainable, formed the new theatre 
with the moral and financial back- 
ing ot the highest public officials 
and various bcmks, also with the in- 
terest of His Majesty the King and 
the President ot the Cabiiiet, Mus- 
solini. 

Last January this new group took 
over the miniature hall In the Ode- 
scalchi Palace, where the once fa- 
mous Del Piccoli Marlonettea for- 
merly held forth, and operationa 
were immediately commenced for ' 



future productions and reconstruc- 
tl<fe of the site. The result is an ex- 
iquisitely appointed little theatre 
capable of seating 400, with the 
btage, installed imder direction of 
Blgnor Albertlni, director of the 
Scala Opera House in Milan, 
equipped with the latest mechanical 
devices. 

The theatre wdll be p^ely ot the 
artistic type and can hardly be ex- 
pected to be a financial success. 
But its punpose is not the lira. An 
important piart of the prospective 
calls for the presentation of sig- 
nificant plays, ftot only from the 
modern. Italian theatre, but from 
seven other countries and practical- 
ly embracing all important and 
i^odern drama. 

Selected List of Author* 
: lb this the Unitef SUtea wiU b« 
represented by Kugene O'Neill, 
whose "The Hairy Ape" and "He" 
appear on the list of plays to, be 
^veh. IpcidenUUy. O'Neill la. the 
only American playwright selected. 
Regarding the remainder of the pro- 
gram chosen, Italy is represented by 
12 sons, while England has Lord 
Dunsany. who has one of the open- 
ing plays in addlUon to his "A Night 
at an Inn"; Chestertoln with "Magic" 
and Galsworthy with '"The Guarded 
House." it will be noted that George 
Bernard Shaw, for reasons un- 
kndWn, has been eliminated. 

From Russia has been designated 

four plays. Sernienar is phesent 

with two. "Nothing Matters" and 

•"Happy Death," while Minskl's 

(Continued on page 17) 



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Two ysars ago Michael 
Arlen Wte Just an author 
around London. Now he is on 
the road to a fortune. His 
"The Orson Hat" had sold 
ibottt SO,OM copies up to the 
tlqM It was taken up and made 
Into a play, indicating that, un- 
til then the nov^l had a '^irly 
good class sale. The success 
of the play Is acknowledged, 
based on sensational business 
in Detroit and Chicago where 
it* reception virtually pre- 
cludes failure on Broad, way. 

Not only that, but Arlen, of 
Jewish- Armenian parentage, 
has been given a contract from 
Famous Players for two orig-. 
inal scenarios at $26,000 each, 
the pictures being designed for 
Pola Negri. The film company 
will place at his disposal a 
cottage at Hollywood plus 
servants and a car. aU to be 
paid for by F.-P. The film 
writing is to begin next fall. 

On the side Arlen has taken 
a high priced assignment from 
the "Cosmopolitan" magasine. 
And to top it all Arlen is the 
most entertained anthor in 
New York. 




SHORT RUNS MARKED 
PARIS REPLACE! 



Mahy Revivals Listed— ''r^;^ 



mance" Resumes at 
Renaissance 






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From property man >rith the 
Price A Butler stock company till 
headllner all over the English- 
speaking world, and now getting up 
in my French for a return month's 
engagement at the Alhambra. 
Paris, and hope to repeat there with 
the same big success as on other 
engagements. 

, U. S. A., EDWARD 8. KELLER. 
London, Paris and Berlin, LEON 
ZEITLIN. 

FRANK VAN HOVEN 



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DANCING MOTHERS" 
CLOSINC IS DEMED 



Another Idea to Stand Off America's 
British Trade 



THRICE WRITTEN OPERA 
'wins PARIS PRIZE 



Score of Delmas' "Cirka" De- 
stroyed by Germans and 
Second Work Stolen 



Paris, April 11. 
A biennial prize of 10,000 francs 
paid in cash, and 80,000 francs pro- 
viding for production expenses, has 
been awarded by the City or Paris 
to Marc Delmaa for his opera, 
"Cirka." The music was completed 
Just before 1914 and fell into the 
hands of the German invaders, being 
destroyed. In 1930, while in Rome 
as a student, Delmas rewrote his 
opera, but the manuscript was soon 
after stolen with other papers. Un- 
daunted, he composed Rls score the 
third time, finally winning the prize. 
■ Jean Cras" opera. "Polyphemus," 
now played periodically at the Opera 
Comique, was first produced as a 
prize winner in the same manner. 



ARRIVALS 

April 21 (Paris to New York), 
Dudley Field Malone, George Fitz- 
maurice, Henri Racovar, Pat Dowl- 
Ing (Paris). 

April 18 (London to New York) 
El H. Sothern, Julia Marlowe, 
George White (Mauretania). 

April 18 (New York from London) 
Mrs. £. H. Sothern (Julia Marlowe) 
and Mr. Sothern, John Coates 
(Mauretania). 

April 16 (Paris to New York) Ar- 
thur M. Fournier, Clifford Stork 
(La France). 

April 1( (Bermuda to New York) 
Al Jolson, William Farnum (Ara- 
guaya). 



Prince Alexis in Vaude. 
with Mediocre Voice 

London, April 21. 

Reka, a Continental musician, 
playing instruments of the fifteenth 
century, successfully opened at the 
Coliseum yesterday and Is classed 
as an excellent act. 

Prince Alexis Obol'nsky, concert 
basso and also on the bill, failed 
to impress through his mediocic 
voice and an araateurisl]^ delivery. 



AIDSRICANB ABROAD 

Paris. April 11. 

In Paris last week: Mae Mur- 
ray, George Fitsmaurice. George 
Harris, Basil Dean. Sigrid Holm- 
qiilst, Mme. ^Giorgio Polacco (Edith 
Mason), Kay Laurel Leslie, Mrs. 
Gertrude Atherton, Eva Le Gal- 
li^nne, Norman Bell Oeddes. Percy 
Hammond. Qedrge C. Tyler, Bruno 
Walter (conductor ot N. Y. Sym- 
phony Orchestra). 

Mary McCormic, operatic singer, 
has recovered from her attack of 
pleurisy and Is moving to the 
Riviera to recuperate. 

M^adellne Keltic. Boston soprano. 
Is singing at the Opera, Nice. Miss 
Keltie goes to the Constanzia the- 
atre, Rome, next week. 



AMES' SAHnrO DATt 

London, April 21. 

Winthrop Ames states that he will 
sail from hero immediately after 
'Beggar on Horseback" opens. 

A. E. Mathews heads cast. 



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Bogart Rogers. 



W. A. Fraser, 



Expect Laurette Taylor in Paris 

Paris, April 11. 
Laurette Taylor is expected to 
appear here during the summer 
with her pantomime, "Pierrot the 
Prodigal." 



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Management Said to Have Re- 
considered — "Kismet" Re- 
vival Off Saturday 



London, April 21. 

It is rumored a combination of 
StoU, Welsh. Pearson, Hepworth 
aiid other film prodficing organiza- 
tions will be formed to work in conr 
junction with exhibitors as a means 
of encouraging British celluloid 
productions. 

This procedure is simply another 
proposed means to combat the 
American monopoly of th? film 
I market. 



" ••••;'; London, April 21. 

Something ot a turmoil surrounds 
"Dancing Mothers," at the Queen, 
as the announcement that show 
will close this Saturday has been 
denied by the management. To- 
day's papers carried spread adver- 
tisements for the show. 

The presumption is that the di- 
rectors of the piece reconsidered 
the decision to close, and the man- 
agement now claims an Indefinite 
run. The attraction has ^ ;rtrude 
Elliott, her daughter (Jean Forbes- 
Robertson), Godfrey Tearle and 
Leslie Faber in the cast. 

An actual closing, however, is that 
of "Kismet." at the Oxford, which 
will end a sojourn of 17 days Satur- 
day. This revival opened to half 
a house and wfls declared "old 
fashioned" by the press. 



FIRE AT ALHAMBRA 



Paris, April 21. 

Fire completely gutted the stage 
and dressing roomd of the Alham- 
bra at an early hour this morning, 
with performers playing the house 
losing all of their effects. 

The auc^itorium of the theatre was 
preserved by the Iron emergency 
curtain. 

The Alhambra is the local Eng- 
lish music ball, which has con- 
stantly played the best of Ameri- 
can vaudeville acts. It Is booked 
by Charles Qplllver and the Va- 
riety Tlieatres Controlling Com- 
pany (London). 



A. A. Appeals to Unions 

London, April 21. 
The Actors' Association, vehem- 
ently opposing the V. A. F., is ap- 
pealing to the trade unions for 
financial support in order that it 
may live. 



J. J. C0HIK6 BACK 

London, April 21. 
J. J. Shubert will leave her to- 
morrow on the "Leviathan" for New 
York. 



Margs'-et Bannermsn Stricken 
'' London, April 21. 

Margaret Bannerman was forced 
to withdraw on doctor's orders from 
the cast of "Fallen Angels" tour 
days before the piece opened at the 
Globe. 

Tallulah Bankhead has been 
requisitioned (o substltutsb . . 



SAIUNGS 

May 30 (New York to London) 
Val and Ernie Stanton (Olympic). 

May is (New York to Berlin) Ju- 
lius Kendler, Arthur S. Lyons, 
Greenlee and Drayton, 3 Eddys, Ar- 
thur Bryson, Sam Wooding's or- 
chestra. 12 colored chorus girls 
(Arabic). 

May 2 (New York to London), 
Hamilton Mott (Minnekhada). 

April 30 ^(London to New York) 
Albert Grey (Olympic). 

April 26 (London tar^^w York) 
Mr. and Mrs. W. s7 Butterflelcl 
(Berengaria). 

April 25 (New York to London). 
George Engles (Paris). 

April 22 (New York to Rotterdam) 
Abe Meyer, Col. W. F. Clarke 
(Mauretania). 

April 22 (London to New York) 
J. J. Shubert (Leviathan). 

April 22 (New York to London) 
Michael Arlen. Hans Klndler, Wil- 
liam Morris, wife and daughter, 
Ruth; James B. Regan anud wife 
(Alice Joyce) (Mauretania). 

April 21 (New York to Hamburg). 
Arturo Bodansky, August Berger, 
Samuel Thewman, Mme. Karln 
Branzell, Mme. Hans Todsen, Maria 
Muller, Herman Hans Wechsler, 
Carl Flesch, Lucille Chalfant, 
Helntz Blancke (Reliance). 

April 18 .(London to New York) 
Ray Comstock (Acquitania). 

April 22 (New York to, London), 
HarVy Harlow, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. 
McCarhy (Mauretania). 

April 18 (New York to London) 
Lulu Vollmer, Lucille Laverne, Rose 
L. and Ottille Sutro and mother 
(America). 

April 18 (New York to London) 
Marie Jeritza. Seymour Hicks, EUa- 
Une Terris, Baron Leopold Popper, 
Georges Enesco, Mrs. Gilbert Mil- 
ler, Mrs. Jesse Lasky, Mrs. Robert 
Garden, Hector Turnbull, Alex A. 
Aarons, George Gershwin, Sam Lee, 
Fred Thompson (Olympic). 

April 18 (New York to Paris) 
Florence Walton, Leon Leitrim, 
Glgll, Arthur C. Train, Ernest Schel- 
llng, Roland Young, Vlncentl Borl, 
James Forbes (La France). 

April 17 (New York to London) 
Dollle and Billie Lodge and parents, 
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Large, 
Arthur McSovereighn, Charles Mc- 
Good, Gerhard Lehmann, Jacob 
Domsweig (Cleveland). 

April 16 (New York to London) 
Myra Mackenzie, Maud Weyman, 
Pat Mangan. Irene Couch, Margaret 
A. Counsell, Eva Kitchen, Marjorie 
Susse, Winnie Sussex. Mary King 
(Cleveland). 

April 16 (Paris to New York^ Gull 
Schleslnger (Paris). 

April 14 (jLondon to New Yoilc), 
Mr. and Mnk. Anest Qlendliualng 
(Ohio), 



Paris, April i|, 
Ai foreshadowed J. Sarmant^ ' 
latest "Madelon" had a short m^ 
and was rep]|^ced by another revival 
of the late H. Bataille's "La Ten. 
dresse" at the Porte St. Martin, witk '■ 
Yvonne de Bray. J. Gretlllat, Man, i 
loy. Mile. Momaud. Maurice Roi. i 
stand's "L'Archange" likewise 
short innings and is succeeded by 
revival of the late Edniond R 
land's "L'Alglon." 
• The French version of Bdwai£ 
Sheldon's "Romance," by Robert d«^ 
Flers and F. de Croisset, lias re«^ 
sumed at the Renaissance, followlngtJ 
the few performances of the revival 
of Colette's "Chert," which mlgratsr' 
shortly to the Gymnase. "Romance"'; 
was created at the Athence eariyr' 
last season, but wa.s withdrawn forji 
the summer. ^^V 

Henry Bernstein has remounted^ 
his three-act piece, "Le Voletir"*^ 
("The Thief), at the Gymnase, tJL- 
a substitute for his "Galerie dc« 
Glaces," but has arranged for^ ' 
"Cherl" to follow. ' 

• Appropriate Play |> 

The Odeon resuscitated Arnoul' ■ 
Greban's "Vray MiStere de la Pas-'i 
slon," which proved an Interentlng " 
venture tor Holy Week. Mme. Nelth ' 
Blanc ably impersonated the Virgin 
Mary, Rigoult as Christ and Oettly • 
as Judas were particularly re> 
marked. This passion play was pre- 
ceded by an act from Rene Berton 
entitled "Le Precurseur." 

lA the Roman Amphitheatre at 
Frejos, Philippe Rolla presented for ,' 
Easter "Oreste," by Berton, and 
"Britannlcus," as presented at the 
Comedie Francalse, with Albert'" 
Lambert and Madeline Roch in the' 
loads. "^ 

Another stage version of Dostolv- i 
sky's i;ovel billed as "L'Idiot," by V. ' 
Bicnsto^k and Noziere^ is being of- '; 
fered at the Vaudeville by Ida Rub- 
instein, who Is financing the ven- '' 
tuio. 

Charles Mere's "Le Vertlge," from ' i 
the Theatre de Paris, remained ovetj J 
the Easter holidays at the new S 
Madeleine and will be replaced by .. 
Nivolx and Fognol's comedy. "Les 
Marchands de Gloire" next week. 

"Le Coup de Jarnac," three-act 
farce by Marsan and Gorsse, recent- 
ly revived, at the Sacla, gives way t« 
M. Guoitton's "Un Gosse dans les 
Choux," toward the end of tho 
month. 



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MAIDEN HAMS PASSPORTS \ 

Washington. April 21. '^ 
A decision that will be of im- ^ 
portance to professional women \»m 
expected shortly from the State De- 
partment as to whether or not a 
woman may apply for a passport in 
her maiaen name. ; 

Arguments in favor of such «^ 
privilege were presented to Secre-,^ 
tary of State Kellogg last week by,v(| 
Helena Normanton, an English law- .>Ki 
yer, representing Ruby Black, s, <.> 
newspaper woman, whose applica- „ > 
tion for a passport in her own name ^i, 
was refused by the department. ; 

HICES MAT RETURN IN FAIX'!? 

Passing through New York on''*'* 
their way home to England, f rora* •* 
Australia, Seymour Hicks and El- 
lallne Terris (Mrs. Hicks) sailed 
Saturday on the "Olympic." 

Though requested to remain In 
New York for a brief professional 
engagement, Mr. Hicks is reported 
to have said he preferred not to, 
but may return Over here in the ^ 
fall, to open for a run. 



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Wednesday, April 88, 1M5 



FOREIGN 



VARIETY 



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INSERTED SONGS IN MISS BLUEBEARD" 
IMPAIR BORDONI'S LONDON CHANCES 



'Critics Flay Show in Sunday Papers Despite Aus- 
picious Opening — "Torchbearers** Another Amer- 
ican Offering English Reyievrers Are Skeptical 

I About — Admit It Entertaining, but Claim It's 
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London, April 21. 

Two openings last week and the 
■ame humber last night marked the 
thMtrical aftermath of Easter over 
here. "Little Miss Bluebeard" and 
the fourth edition of the "Punch- 
bowl Revue" were the Easter week 
•ntrants. while "The Torchbearers" 
and "Courting" are this week's pre- 
mlors. 

Of the quartet "Little Miss Blue- 
beard" at Wyndham's Is causing the 
most stir. The show opened splen- 
didly with Irene Bordoni forced to a 
speech at the finale. The perform- 
ance reached Its zenith during the 
■eoond act, greeted by uproarious 
Uiughter, but after that seemingly 
dwindled away. 

However, the auspicious open- 
ing meant nothing to the critics. 
In the Sunday papers they indulged 
themselves by frantically panning 
the piece because the star Intro- 
duced interpolated songs. A Sab- 
bath broadside from the press may 
Bot mean so much In America but 
on this side it is sufflcientty influ- 
ential to place the show financially 
In doubt with the odds distinctly 
against It. 

"Torchbearers" and Critics 

The other American attraction, 
"The Torchbearers," delighted a 
first-night audience at the Ambas- 
sadors, and although admitted en- 
tertaining by the dallies the review- 
ers protested it wasn't actually a 
plaj'. Marie Tempest heads this 
cast 

At the Duke of York's the new 
Terslon of the Punchbowl cycle is 
submitting much new material, 
well received. A cast replacement 
Is that of Robert Hale, officiating In 
the niche formerly held by Alfred 
Lester. 

"Courting" Is a Scotch comedy by 
the Scotch Players at the Garrick. 
It is mildly amusing but with a 
light plot handicapping, it is an un- 
likely financial prospect. 



MARY LEWIS AS 

INERRYWlDOf 

PARIS HIT 



HOFFMAN ORU FOR 
WINTER GARDEN, N. Y. 

J. J. Engages Troupe in Paris 
— Girls First Appeared 



in "Follies 



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Revival Well Liked at 

Reopening of Apollo-— 

Miss Drusilla Scores 



DEATHS ABROAD 



Paris, April 11. 

Theodore Bausch, 76, German 
•culptor, died at Stuttgart. 

Alfred de Tarde, 42, French au- 
thor,' died suddenly. 



StoU Reviving Griffith's 
"Hearts of the World'' 

London, April 21. 

The Stoll Film Company has en- 
tered into a contract with D. W. 
Orifllth to exploit "Hearts of the 
World." The picture was shown at 
the Palace here and was just about 
to be exhibited by the cinemas when 
the Armistice was declared and It 
was withdrawn. 

The Stoll people contemplate 
Bulking a splurge with the feature 
In the autumn and will play up the 
names of the Gish girls, who are 
BOW being exploited in "Romola." 



CAPITOL'S PLIGHT 

London, April 21. 

Ope nl>ut a little over two months 
the Capitol. London's leading ci- 
nema theatre, has become reduced 
to a double feature and continuous 
policy. 

At the time this house opened. 
February li, an elaborate presenta- 
tion program, on the style of the 
first run American film theatres, was 
«lven. A consistent $1,000 weekly 
deficit, however, forced the dribbling 
■•way of other than screen features 
until the management is now ex- 
I«>rlmentmg with dual film aitrac- 
tlons as a draw. 



• Paris, April 21. 

"La Veuve Joyeuse" ("The Merry 
Widow") was revived Friday, in- 
augurating the program of the new 
Apollo and was an imposing pre- 
mier. 

A feature, other than marking the 
resumption the reconstructed thea- 
tre, is Mary Lewis (American), cas 
as Missia. Mjs Lewis was warmly 
welcomed and her initial assign- 
ment is the result of a personal 
recommendation from this operetta's 
composer, Franz Lehar. Another 
American girl to score was Miss 
Drusilla, dancer, who appeared in 
the third act. 

The Societe Metropolitalne Thea- 
trale, controlling the Apollo and 
headed by Raoul Audler, F. Sall>ert 
and Lombard, arranged with L. 
Volterra (manager of the Casino de 
Paris, next door) to produce the 
revival in conjunction with R. de 
Flers. Leo Mascart Is credited with 
the staging, while Albert Aveline 
arranged the dances. 

In support of Miss Lewis is H. 
Defreyn as the Prince, which part 
he created in the original French 
version. Others include Max Bus- 
sy, Oudart and the Mmea. Leone 
Pascal. Leonnee and Oina Darty. 
Paul Letombe, who will be con- 
ductor of the Marlgny when it 
reopens, is directing the orchestra. 

Lehar was present for the open- 
ing prior to visiting London to wit- 
ness a new production. 

The Apollo now is a distinct as- 
set to the theatre group here, which 
was In need of a house suitable (or 
the staging of light musicals on a 
major scale. 



London. April 21. 

J. J. Bbubert has signed the Ger- 
trude Hoffman Girls at the Moulin 
Rouge for the Winter Garden, New 
York. 

The girls will sail from this side 
May 16 and the other Hoffman 
troupe, playing Berlin, will replace 
the French contingent in the Paris 
revue. 



The Hoffman Girls first appeared 
In Ziegfeld's "Follies," New York, 
after which they went to London. 



Shaw Finally Consents 



Oeorg* Bernard Shaw's 
voluntary permission to the 
Theatre Guild to omit the 
prolog to "Caesar and Cleo- 
patra" marks the first time he 
has ever allowed any of his 
works to be played except In 
their full length. The prolog 
shortens the running time by 
IS minutes and Is spoken by 
the Egyptian Sun God, Ra, im- 
personated by Albert Brunlng. 
It will also be omitted, oy 
Shaw's permission, from a 
forthcoming London produc- 
tion of "Caesar and Cleopatra." 



TOM MIX SURS 
UP LONDON 
AND PARIS 



New York Dailies Take 

Cognizance of Terrific 

Interest 



VAUDEVILLE OF 

PARISTAKENBY 

F.P.FIRM 



"Blackgoard," Fam, Cood 



London, Aipril 21. 

"THie Blackguard," UFA flhn, 
opened at Albert Hall last night and 
gives indications of a successful 
engagement. 

This picture was made in Ger- 
many with a British director and 
an all-German cast other than Jane 
Novak, who is the leading woman. 

It has been splendidly produced, 
is replete with mob stuff and, de- 
spite a gloom-spreading story, was 
accorded a fine reception. 



Radio Paying for Songs 



London, Ap/11 21. 
The Performing Rights Society 
has arranged with the British 
Broadcasting Company for the pay- 
ment for use of copyright songs. 



Madoe Saunders Starts Divoroe 
I^ondon, April 21. 

Madge Saunders is bringing an 
undefended divorce suit agairiKt 
Leslie Henson. 



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3 HRST NIGHTS 
BY COCHRAN'S 
REVUE AT $6.75 

At Pavilion Starting April 

30— Show Did $60,000 

in Manchester 



Historic French House to 

Be Remodeled — Foreign 

Society Held it 



London, April 21. 

C. B. Cochran will give three 
gala first nights for bis new revue 
featuring Delysia, due at the Pa- 
vilion April 30. Each of the so- 
called "first nights" will carry a top 
scale of approximately 16.75. 

This show is the one that did 
140,000 in four weeks at Manchester 
where it "broke in." 

The innovation of attempting 
three Buccessive first nights seems 
to have been inspired through 
Chariot recently putting over two 
performances on the opening night 
of his Chariot Revue. 



The historic Vaudeville theatre, 
Paris, has been acquired by Famous 
Players of New York. The deal 
was closed with the Society •< Au- 
thors and Composers and the pic- 
ture people will tcke over the the- 
atre and remodel it entirely. The 
facade of the present house will be 
all that will remain, hut there will 
l>e two theatres where but one 
bloomed before when the rebuilding 
Is accomplished. 

Plans have beer, drawn by a 
French architect and a model has 
been sent to New York for ap- 
proval. The planF and the model 
will be gone over by , Robert E. 
Hall, who is th<9 rhlef engineer for 
Famous, and when finally approved 
work on the reconstruction of the 
Paris house will start Immediately. 



London, April ::i. 

Tom Mix and his party left Lon- 
don Saturday for Parts, after having 
stirred up this old town as it had 
not been moved by an American 
celebrity in years. 

London editors did not take over 
well to the publicity they were 
obliged to extend to Mix throfigh the 
Intense interest so very evident in 
him, but the same London editors 
pushed along the publicity through 
editorials. 

Joe Lee, the Mix press agent and 
traveling with him, was given a din- 
ner and a suitably engraved wrist 
watch by the Brltis]) newspaper men 
before he left, also unusual. 



GOOD ADVANCE REPORTS 

London, April 21. 

"The Right Age to Marry," break- 
ing in at Brixton, is reported to 
have a fair chance when It reaches 
the West End. 

The play Is both humorous and 
sentimental supplemented by clever 
charaQter studies. 




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Glorious 

GILDA GRAY 

The Golden Girl 

The Internallonal Star who toumd Europe last season and then returned 
to the Unitfd 8iatc«, plnyiiiK a coast to coast tour of the Famous Players 
Theatres and e.Htabllshlng records heretofore undreamed of. She 
Hma.shed every existing record for salary paid to, any stage atar in 
America in Los Angeles when she received $14,82"i.75 for Holy Week at 
the Famous Players Metropolitan theatre there. Her appearance at the 
house broke the record for recolpts created by Harold Lloyd, the dancing 
star of two contlnpnts drawing $45,283 at the box office. Her tour is 
under the personal management of Oil Boag. 



Paris, April 21. 

A mob so large Tom Mix was un- 
able to mount his horse greeted the 
American picture star when reach- 
ing the station here from London. 
Police were unable to handle the 
situation. Many people were crushed 
but no one seriously hurt. 

Following a dinner Sunday given 
by Mix to the newspaper men. Mix 
ran Into a terrific demonstration at 
the race track In the afternoon. Mix 
hitting the front pages with ease of 
the Paris dailies. 



New York dallies last week car- 
ried cable dispatches reading th.nt 
the "London press does not take 
kindly to the circus stunts devised 
by the cowboy's press agent." 

The London news Item also stated, 
referring to Mix, that "no other 
.screen artist who has visited Eng- 
Irtnd has had more publicity" and "a 
half dozen newspapers contain edi- 
torial references to Mix. He has 
backed Palnleve oft of several edi- 
torial pages." 

The Mix party arrived in London 
Tuesday of last week, leaving Sat- 
urday, giving Joe Lee but four davs 
to crowd in his sensational publicity 
getting stunts. 



CIOALE REVUE RISQUE 

Parts, April 21. 

The revue entitled "Mets-y-toua 
les Oas," offered by Max Vlterbo 
at the Clgale April 11, Is sure to 
please, as there is risque patter. 

Mile. Turcy is the star, assisted 
by Armand Bernard (picture actor), 
Oina Relly, Les Stills and a local 
troupa. 



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^ INDEX 

Of Pages in This Issue 

Miscellaneous 1 

Foraign 2-3 

Vaudeville 4-9 

Burlesqit 17 

LegitimaU 19-2S 

Legitimate Reviews 24-28 

Sports 16 

Pictures 26-36* 

Picture Reviaws 36-36 

Presentations 33 

Film Housa Reviews ....34-36 

Mueio 86-38 

Radio / 36 

Editorials 18 

Cabarot 38 

Timos 8quaro 19 

Now* From the Dailim.. 14 

Operas and Concerts 21 

Outdoors ^ 39-41 

Cireua 42-43 

Inside Stuff — Logit 16 

" " — Vaudovillo . 9 

" " —Pictures ... 32 

•• * —-Music 87 

Obituary 43 

Correspondenco 44 

Letter List 47 

Vaudeville Reviews 10-11 

Burlesque Routes 17 

Bills Next Week 12-13 

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"STAG" WOMEN 
IN CHICAGO 
FORIORK" 



Too Warm for Them in 
N. Y.— Six AgenU Book- 
ing Stags in Chicago 



Cbl:;aco, April 21. 

New York is sending this town 
Ita female dregs, eccordins to a 
recent check-up, which rereala the 
presence here o( many ot those 
"ladles" who specialize In entertain- 
ing stag parties. 

Finding things too warm tor them 
In New York these characters have 
migrated to Chicago, the next big- 
gest market for their sort or mer- 
ctiandise. 

The local police raided a stag 
affair on the south side n couple 
of weeks ago and took about 400 
male spectators into custody. They 
were freed on payment of %6 each. 
Four of the five girl, performers 
were flned |100 each. A flfth girl, 
who was lucky enough to get out 
through an unguarded exit, ia said 
to have arrived In town that morn- 
ing from New York and bad no 
trouble in getting "booked." 

The booker of this particular af- 
fair as well as other bookers whose 
trade is mostly In this entertain- 
ment are being closely watched. 

There are about six such bookers 
in town and two are women, one 
a middle-aged veteran, who also 
does a "monolog" for such all -male 
gatherings as may desire it. 



Myerson Denies Flo 
Brown Is His Legal Wife 

Washington, April 21. 
Flo Brown, a vaudeville single, 
seemingly had the stage all set for 
her divorce, having put across a 
raid on the apartment of the al- 
leged "other woman," etc. Now, 
however, Joseph Myerson, the hus- 
band, has illed an answer in the 
District Supreme Court denying that 
the vaudevillian is his legal spouse. 
Myerson, known in racing circles, 
states Mrs. Myerson was divorced 
by Louis Braustein of New York 
under a degree which forbade re- 
marriage while he lives. 

The charges of misconduct were 
also denied by Myerson, which 
charges were flled after the raid 
engineered by Miss Brown and 
which ended with, according to the 
police, a battle between Flo Brown 
and the lady occupant of the apart- 
ment raided, Martha Atkinson, a 
manicurist. 

Myerson, along with the other 
denials spiked the statement made 
by Miss Brown as to bis alleged 
wealth, she having stated that it 
was not an infrequent thing for 
him to carry $100,000 ^on his per- 
son adding that he never carried 
less than |S,000 at any time. Myer- 
son lives at ' the new Mayflower 
hotel while Miss Brown is estab- 
lished at 2702 Woodley place, north- 
west, an exclusive section of Wash- 
ington. 



MISS GUINAN AT HORin 
WITH $1,500 GUARANTY 

Also "Piece'' of Night Club 

with Granlund — Received 

$1,000 at El Fey 



Florence Mills Next Week 

Florence Mills and Will Vodery 
and His Orchestra win open a tour 
of the Kelth-Albee houses next week 
at the Hippodrome, New York. The 
colored act will receive a reported 
salary of 13,000 weekly. 

In addition to Vodery and his mu- 
sicians a chorus of eight will be in- 
cluded in the turn. It will be simi- 
lar to the cabaret revue done by the 
same cast at the Plantation, New 
York. 



COLORED SHOW FOR BEKIIH 

Arthur S. Lyons Is taking a col- 
ored revue to Berlin for a summer 
run. They sail May 6 on the "Ara- 
ble," with Sam Woodlng's orchestra 
from the Club Alabam, Greenlee and 
Drayton, Arthur Bryson, 3 Eddys 
and a ofaonis of 12 among the cast. 



Harmonies Player Not Sailing 

Borrah MInnevllch, harmonica 

player, will remain with the Klslo 

Jania rerae, "Pursles," cun-ent at 

the Fnltoo, snd not go to Snglard 

" wHh VWijeht Lofl^ls ,Vr«en the bandr 

I man Mis Mfay ti 

( iWtti What m*y cWlih Jn the 
Dillingham offices— and :hey run the 
•bow." ; 



The same week that Texas Oulnan 
and Her Mob. last at the El Fey 
cafe, open at the Palace, New York, 
the entertainers will transfer the 
scene or their activities In night 
life entertainment from Larry Fay's 
place to the Club Merits. 

Texas is deserting the El Fey, 
where she built up a wide following 
during her year's stay, for the 
Moritz for several reasons. 

For one thing, her guarantee will 
be 11,500 weekly as against the 
11,000 at the El Fey. Also, she wljl 
have a "piece" of the place with 
Nils T. Granlund, the Lo«w publl- 
ist, as her partner. The present 
management (Weiss • Baumerol), 
which also controls the Club Ala- 
bam, has disposed of its interest to 
N. T. G. 

Texas Guinan, coming into the 
El Fey from the Beaux Arts, where 
she was valued at 1400 a week, vin- 
dicated the large salary increase 
through business never going below 
$2,200 nightly. 

Moritz Compromised 

The Moritz, which opened In mlu- 
winter, was one of the 14 places 
caught selling, and among the first 
to compromise by agreeing to close 
for one month. Orlginall: slated to 
suspend April 29, this was volun- 
tarily advanced a fortnight, the 
padlocking taking effect April 16. It 
reopens May 15. The Guinan Mob 
tiebuts at the Palace the week it 
May 11. 

N. T. O. with his radio plugging 
from WHN, the Loew station, has 
been reported being more than 
casually Interested In flrst one 
place and latterly another cafe. His 
ardent and superlative radio "plug- 
ging," even more forceful than his 
usual "line," via the ether, has 
tended to support the theory he is 
in some way flnanclally concerned. 
He has thus built up quite a follow- 
ing and as a master of ceremonies 
and extemporaneous wit. It If 
"doped" he will click. 



K.-A. Acts on Radio for 
Pershing Night Only 

The radio public will have the 
benefit of tuning In on a galaxy of 
famous stars that reads like a 
benefit Saturday r.lght (April 25), 
when Elsie Janis, Blanche Bates, 
Van and Schenck. Emma Trentlnl, 
Weber and Fields. Clara Kimball 
Young, Benny Leonard, James J. 
Corbett and others will appear on 
a special program In tribute to 
General John J. Ptrshlng. 

The national tribute to General 
Pershing will be held at the Hippo- 
drome at 11:30 p. m. For the flrst 
time the Kelth-Albee organization 
has waived Its refusal to permit 
Its stars to broadcast. The radio- 
casting will be done from the sUge 
of the Hip. 



Weber-Fields at Palace 

For the flrst time In nine yeiwn 
Weber and Fields appeared at the 
Palace, New ' ork. Monday after- 
noon, before a crowd that Jammed 
the theatre to the back wall. 

It Is said the team of famous 
funnymen will play but briefly in 
the metropolitan district. Their 
present tour Including the Orpheum 
Circuit Just' completed. Is announced 
as a "Farewell Appearance," but 
that Is thought to have been for 
publicity purposes only. It served 
admirably In the west and another 
trip over the Orpheum "by unani- 
mous request" would do as well. 



CLARK AND VEBDI REUNITE 

Clark and Verdi, who dissolved 
a partnership of many years stand- 
ing several years ago, have reunited. 
They will shortly return to vaude- 
ville In a former act. 

Since the dissolution both have 
appeared with various partners. 



"SINGING BUTCHER" TENOR 

A new tenor billed as "The Sing- 
ing ButcI.er" Is on Independent 
time. 



Wallace Eddingcr on Orpheum 
Wallace Eddlnger has ' been 
booked for a tour on the Orpheum 
middle western houses, opening 
April 26. 




DOROTHY BERKE 

and 

BORIS PETROFF 

Take this means of thanking the 
Messrs. Balaban & Katz and their 
marvelous organization for helping 
to make our three-week engage- 
ment a most pleasant one. 

This week (April 20th), Riviera; 
then back to McVicIter's, Chicago. 



LANGDON'S FUI SALARY 
^,000 WEEKLY AND 2i% 

Contract with Sennett Expir- 
ing — Vaudevillian Reaching 
Stardom in Pictures 



Los Angeles, April 21. 

Harry Langdon, who has risen 
from vaudeville to the verge of fllm 
stardom In appearing In the Mack 
Sennett product during the past 
few years. Is close to the end of 
his contract. It is understood 
Langdon wilt not renew it as he 
feels he can be of better value in 
full length comedies. At the present 
time he Is negotiating with several 
producing concerns for his services. 

Langdon is asking a salary of 
$3,000 a week and 26 per cent, of 
the proflts. 

Langdon got his start In the pic- 
ture fleld with Sol Lesser, making 
several comedies for the latter which 
were not released at the time they 
were made. Lesser held them on 
the shelf, but Is understood to have 
Sold them at a profit to one of the 
large releasing organizations. 



}ulia Ann Cody to Testify 
In Offins' Divorce Suit 

Phil Oflln, who is being sued for 
an absolute divorce by Mrs. Belle 
Oflin, believes he will be success- 
ful in contesting the litigation. As 
a result, on his papers, introduced 
by Kendler & Goldstein, his lawyers, 
Oflin was given a preference for im- 
mediate trial. The trial was slated 
to start yesterday (Tuesday) morn- 
ing. 

Offln is a vaudeville agen He was 
ordered to pay $45 weekly alimony 
and $300 counsel fees; his wife had 
asked for $75 a week and $1,000 fees. 

The litigation involve Julia Ann 
(Julienne) Cody, a typist In the 
Peerless Booking Office, and she will 
take the stand to protest her Inno- 
cence. Miss Cody will testify that 
the alleged "compromising'' posi- 
tion In her rooms was harmless; 
that she lived with another girl con- 
stantly; that the djors were never 
locked. 

Because of these facts. Justice 
Davis In the New York Supreme 
Court gave Offln a preferred trial 
in which to prove his case. The 
preference. If successful for the 
agent, would naturally shorten the 
period Oflfin would have to pay ali- 
mony. 



"JUDY O'GRADY" FOR JUSTINE 

Justine Johnston's new i^kit will 
be "Judy O'Grady." a comedy play- 
let by Edwin Burke. Henry Halll- 
day and Bflflngham Pinto head the 
supporting cast of four. 

Miss Johnston was supposed to 
appear In an act of Burke's called 
"Norah," but by mutual understand- 
ing the author turned out the new 
sketch. 

Lewis A Gordon are producing. 



MART CARR'S PLAYLET 

Mary Carr, pictures, will open at 
the Orpheum. Ban Francisco, April 
19, In a flve-people dramatic sketch, 
booked for one week. 



DANGER OF PLAYING POUUCS 

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Chicago, April 21. 

Certain managers In Chicago have been playing minor politics too 
excessively with the result that when their man is out of office the 
opposite faction tries to make it uncomfortable. This was excep. 
tlonally noticeable during the rscent election when some of th^ 
managers in town Informed some of the acts appearing in their 
theatres to Rwntlon the name of a certain politician running for 
office. It happened that the man promoted did not win out 

His opponent notified all of his political friends not to accommo- 
date certain managers in town with favors and make it difllcult 
for them. Reoently a fire ehlef was ousted from office. . This chief 
during the time that he had controlling power was tendered Innumer- 
able courtesies such as season passes for various playhouses and 
taking care of anyone gratis recommended by the chief, while his 
assistant was shunned and left out In the cold. The latter having 
come Into power, has time and tine again disrupted the running of 
shows. Regardless if a turn employing special sets had their scenery 
flre-proofed a week or two prior to coming to Chicago, the turn was 
informed by the Are department the scenery must again undergo 
treatment or els* it w6uld not be permitted to be displayed before 
the public. The amount charged is exorbitant with the result ths 
turn appears In s house setting rather than to pay the requested 
amount . " ' • f; 

" ■': ' ' Ley Off Politics 

While the thing is brewing and is undoubtedly a local prejudice it 
would be advisable for the heads of the various circuits to inform- 
their respective managers to eliminate politics with the operation of 
the theatre. It does not necessarily mean to Ignore them entirely, 
but not to become over-confident the party or parties whom they 
are catering to exclusively will remain in office forever. 






robt: kennelly hurt 

Car Hit by Truck o.i L. I. — No More 
Auto Jumps 



Robert Kennelly, of Kennelly and 
Leinlnger, was badly injured in an 
automobile collision Saturday 
morning when the team were mak- 
ing a Jump by automobile from 
Lynbrook, L. I., to Stroudsburgh, 
Pa., where they were to have 
opened Saturday. 

The accident occurred on the 
Merrick road near Valley Stream 
when the car driven by Kennelly 
was stivck by a large milk truck 
and overturned on an embankment. 
Kennelly suffered abrasions of the 
head and also lacerations of the 
face and body. Miss Leininger, in 
the rear seat, escaped with slight 
injuries having her wounds dressed 
and returning home. Her partner 
was removed to a local hospital 
where his condition Is said to be 
serious. 

Upon regaining consciousness 
Kennelly said he had been making 
Jumps via automobile for the past 
seven years, with this his first ac- 
cident. He added that hereafter 
the team would travel by train. 



8-Year Old Child's Mother 
Fined $50 for Stage Turn 

Los Angeles, April 21. 

Mrs. J. F. Kennedy, mother of 
Hazel Kennedy, 8, in vaudeville, 
was find $S0 on a charge of violat- 
ing the labor laws in permitting her 
child to appear on the stage with- 
out a permit. A 30-day Jail sentence 
in addition to the fine was also 
given and suspended upon Mrs. 
Kennedy's plea of guilty. 

It was further stipulated by the 
court that the youngster Is to make 
no further fttage appearance in Cal- 
ifornia for six months, and after 
that only through a proper permit. 

The case was prosecuted by Dep- 
uty State Labor Commissioner 
Lowy in a campaign waged by him 
to prohibit minors appearing on the 
stage without having secured a 
permit 

Mrs. Kennedy was haled into 
court several times prior to convic- 
tion on the same charge during the 
past year. 



Bessie L. Sisk Tries Again 

Memphis, April 21. 

Bessie Lee Sisk, who killed Her- 
bert Bingham, pianist, at the local 
Orpheum three years ago, made a 
flfth attempt to kill herself today 
by using a mercurial poisoning. She 
is broke and despondent, according 
to the police, and her present con- 
dition is serious. 

Her reason for killing Bingham 
was given "to keep others from 
getting him." 



Pictures and Stock at Albee 
Providence, April 11. 
The Albee will play straight pic- 
tures as a summer policy, begin- 
ning this week. A stock company 
will follow the pictures with the 
house going Into three a day with 
the reopening of the regular vaude- 
ville season. 



L LEONARD'S CONCERT 
TOUR NEXT FAU; 



Minstrel Has Idea of Diversi- 
fied Program — To Retain i 
Parts of Present Act j 



Kddie Leonard Is contemplatiai 
leaving vaudeville next season t 
try an extended concert tour aloq 
the lines of thi^t being made now t 
Paul Whiteman and his orchestfl 
While Leonard and his troupe ai 
primarily of the minstrel categoij 
the offering will not me a mlnstn 
show of conventional pattern, bfl 
rather a popular concert program i 
singing, dancing and Instrnmenti 
novelties. It will be conducted alon 
the lines of those tours attempts 
by several big orchestras and radk 
entertainers this year. 

Leonard expects to recruit a com* 
pany of about 40 people. He hopM 
to incorporate a good part of hll 
present act. "Oh, Didn't It Raip,' 
Into the presentation, partlcularlj 
his banjo orchestra. 

The idea Is unique for a vaude* 
ville act, and as yet only In thl 
process of contemplation, althouiA 
Leonard Is known to be anxious tt 
have been anxious to conduct 
own company on a national tour 
some time. The minstrel has been 
standby in Keith vaudeville 
many years, and is generally recc 
nlzed as one of the very biggi 
headliners on the circuit. ; \ 



McCOMAS n "CAFE SMOKE" 

Ruth Shepley, who withdrew 
"Cape Smoke" Saturday, entered 
cast of "The Back Slapper," at . 
Hudson, Monday, co-featured 
Harry C. Browne. She replap< 
Mary Fowler. Carroll McComas , 
placed Miss Shepley In "C«V 
Smoke," at the Beck, and is now 
featured with James Rennle. 

The title of "Cape Smoke" 
suddenly changed to "The WK« 
Doctor." A telegram to the dalUi 
explained the piece had been sol 
for pictures, with a provision 
new title be used. 



ORPHEUlfS COMBINATION 

The Moore & Megley combinatioi 
turn, which opens a tour of the <ff 
pheum Circuit at Minneapolis Apil 
26, Is playing Its only New York da* 
now. April 20-week, at the HuaH 
ton. 

The act leaves the Hamilton 
mid-week to open at MlnneapoBl 
The acts included are Hazel Mora 
Fooshee Sisters and Oypsy W** 
derers, with special scenery, i 
tumes and music. 



McCORMACK AND KELLT 

John McCormack nnd Walter 
Kelly will sail for ICurope May 
on the "Olympic." The tenor 
the "Judge* met al New Orle 
during the winter. 

McCormack may sing nt Co* 
Garden, London, but boto "«", '^ 
aimed for the Continent. K« 
has hooked some Kn,';li.*-li ti'n*> 
flrst foreign up: liiire sitice 
in the war. 



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V/e^esday, April 22, 1925 



I 

EDUCATING INDEPENDENT MGRS. 
TO ATTRACT BETTEROASS ACTS 



VAUDEVILLE 



VARIETY 



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independent Bookers Handicapped 1^ Attitude of 
Indifferent Managers — Meeting Call for New 
York Issued 



t A movement Is on foot among the 
Mtter-claas independent bookerii to 
mpt to educate owners of inde- 
dently-l>ooked theatres to ex- 
d their weeXly appropriations for 
jtideville next season in an at- 
ttnpt to interest a better grade of 
Itets in playlnjr independent dates. 
t Many of the booliers have appre- 
Mated they have been working un- 
^ti- an insurmountable handicap in 
attempting to get acts to play the 
Independent liouses at the ridic- 
ulously low salaries atotted by the 
theatre owners. The latter want 
good shows, but don't want to pay 
the price, accprding to arguments 
advanced by the bookers, and they 
(figure the time is now opportune 
i-io convince these managers that un- 
"'Icss they play acceptable vaudeville 
\Jn their theatres they might just as 
well take out the mediocre acts and 
operate with pictures. 

Independent managers, and those 
ir^ni of town especially, have looked 
Ivll^n vaudeville as a necessary evil 
and little else for years. Bookers 
have been humoring them to hold 
th*m and standing for unjustified 
squawks as to the quality of 'their 
•hows without a murmur for fear 
of having the hous« drop out on 
them and take their bookings else- 
where. 

Dissatisfaction 
So much dissatisfaction has 
cropped up this season over the 
^' bills and the quality of acts that the 
bookers think this Is the right time 
to strike in order to have a show- 
down one way or another. 

The inroads the tab shows have 
been making as opposition to inde- 
pendent vaudeville has also had its 
effect in prompting the bookers to 
speak their minds, and 'to attempt 
to educate the houses on their book^ 
that vaudeville is Just as important 
as pictures in houses operating 
with the combination policy. 
^ One of the strongest arguments to 
'^'p^ advanced by the bookers is that 
**• cheap show is not cheap when it 
"''ioesn't draw business. They are 
asking a two weeks' trial, with a 
good show booked In to convince 
the managers that a more expen- 
sive show that pulls business is 
cheaper in the end. 
* Most of the bookers have sen. out 
notices, inviting the managers to 
attend a conference in New York at 
which the advancement of Inde- 
pendent vaudeville will be discussed. 



HershfeldV, Sideline 



Harry Mershfeld. artist papa 
of "j\bie Kabibhle." has a new 
sideline. It is writing scenarios 
for fireworks di.splays. The 
first production which may te 
staged at Palisades park is 
-Night Life in Yonkers." 

The cartoonl.st claims this l.s 
a field entirely overlooked by 
writers and if it land.s, he will 
issue franchises among the 
Cheese Club members. 




Agents and Producers 
Near Fight Over Charge 

A near first fight between Irwin 
Franklin and Jack Fauer, independ- 
ent agents and producers, was 
averted In the vaudeville booking 
office of Fally Morkus. Friday. 

The scrap was ever the services 
of Maurice Costelio, erstwhile pic- 
ture actor, who i? In an act of 
Fauer's called "Violets." Accord- 
ing to report, Costelio was origin- 
ally connected with an act pro- 
duced by Franklin. The latter went 
out of town and left the act with 
Fauer for bookings 

An Independent circuit objected 
to the use of a hypodermic needle 
in the act. Fauer explained the 
advantages of the "Violets" turn to 
Costelio, with the latter shelving 
the original in favor of the latter. 

Irwin returned from the south to 
find Costelio playing in the Fauer 
act. He met Fauor in the offlce of 
Markus and nccui^ed him of slip- 
ping him the dcuble-crosS. The 
near battle followed. 



BAADERLAVELLE TROUPE 

"The Art of Picturesque Pedal- 
estry." 

This week (Apr. 20), K. F. Keith's 
Hippodrome, New York. Glorifying 
the Bicycle with pretty girls, pretty 
drops and pretty tricks. 

Direction— FRANK EVANS 



SPAGHETTI PARTY JUST 
TICKLED Sflt JOSEPH 



Dropped in On His Pal, Jack 

Haskel, Chief Cook and Also 

Friend of the King's 



Dora Early Diyorces Carl 
-^ ^ Byal After 12 Years 

!r ,T . Detroit, April 21. 

A 12-year matrimonial. and stage 
career ended when Dora Early was 
granted a divorce here from Carl 
Byal. They had appeared together 
In vaudeville (Byal and Early), 
since their marriage. April 9. 1913, 
until their final separation, Oct. 23, 
1»24. 
Judge DeWitt H. Merrlam 

^ awarded the mother custody of 

|S their two children, aged six years 

1^ and 16 months. 

P Dora Early Is now doing an act 

^" assisted by Frances Kaye on the 

': Pantages circuit. 



Carroll's Coast Theatre 

Los Anpeles, April 21. 

Harry Carroll is duo here Thurs- 
day to close a deal that Is on for 
a theatre to be erected here for 
his use. It will cost 1800,000. 

All of the preliminaries were un- 
derstood to have been arranged 
when a hitch occurred over the 
lease, necessitating Carroll coming 
on. 

The theatre is to be completed 
by December. 



Harry Carroll produced Carroll's 
"Picklns" in Los Angeles this sea- 
son. It had a run of several weeks. 
He closed the show in San Fran- 
cisco, and will reopen in eastern 
vaudeville with an ensemble act 
May 10. 



OLOA LAViXLE DIVORCED 

Lo."? Angeles, April 21. 

Frank V. Rogers was granted a 
divorce here last week from Olga F. 
Rogers, known in vaudeville as Olga 
Lavelle, on grounds of desertion. 

Rogers alleged his wife "chtised 
around" with other men. One day 
he found a man In their apartment 
and had to beat him up to get him 
to leave the house, the husband 
charged. He also alleged his wife 
took their three children away and 
he has been unable to locate them 
since. 



ftVOLE DANGEB'S GOLD SKIRT 

Boston, April 21. 
■ A fast- working thief backstage 
j? at midnight Saturday at Keiths 
'f got a $500 fur coat from the dress- 
r Ing room of Gladys Ahern (Will 
'■ and Gladys); $275 saxophone from 
* a musical act, and when Florlce 
'* Claire, the dancer, started to do her 
;' stuff she found her gold South Sea 
•*^ skirt was missing, so she had to 
: ' eliminate her Hawaiian dance. 

When word of the thefts got 

••round the Caits Brothers kept a 
;Yil'Kht grip on th'?Ir wooden shoes 

ami win W.ird BtoOd guard over 

ihe piano.*" 

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^ rOOTBALLERS AND ACTS 

Kiiutc r.Kckiie, football mentor of 
^•'Notre lome, may develop into a 
"^vinrteviliM producer. Hp Is 



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^' Mriiitt oii«> act. a •NIngle." in Walt*' 
y.'l''Kee('. a Notre r>nnic ^fmniui^ an 
■ clis.s poet of the class ot IJCl. 



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FRED ARDATH ENGAGED 

De.s Moines, April 21. 

Fred Ardath, here last week, an- 
nounced Claire Hanson, of Marlon, 
la., would become his bride Labor 
Day. 

They met in 1922 in Hollywood 
when playing leads In "Love and 
Romance" (film). Miss Hanson Is 
of "Claire Hanson and Boys." 



105 Harmonicas in Act 

Providence. April 21. 
As the result of a picture used in 
one of the dailies last week, "The 
Providence Harmonica Synco- 
pator.'i," a group ot 15 players who 
use 103 harmonicas in their turn, 
secured a week's booking at Fay's 
a pop house here, this week. 



DOROTHY JARDON'S TOUR 

Dorothy .Tirdon opens on .1 tour 
of the we=;t c^nst Orpheum houses 
.\prH 2«. 



It was difficult to quickly under- 
.stand what Sir Joseph Ginzburg, 
the eminent nuisance, was saying 
as he made his weekly visit to Va- 
riety's office. It sounded as though 
Sir Joseph was trying to tallc In 
a double voice. He mentioned 
spaghetti, the King and Jack Has- 
kel simultaneously. 

After having a mufTler attached 
to his mouth and the brakes down 
with Sir Joseph In first. It came 
out he had been to a spaghetti 
party where Jack Haskel had done 
the cooking. Sir Joseph could not 
immediately make the Kingly con- 
nection, but that broke later. 

Sir Joe said he recalled Mr. Has- 
kel from London, where he played 
before the King. Asked who had 
played before the King, he or Mr. 
Haskel, Sir Jos. replied he knew 
nothing of Mr. Haskel's private 
life, but that he, Sir Jos., himself, 
and after he had won his Sir, had 
played before the King. Which 
King Sir Jos. wasn't certain of, 
as he said it had happened a few 
months ago and the name had 
slipped his memory. Where he had 
played also puzzled Sir Joseph, who 
thoiight It was the day the King 
passed through Newark. 

That Dame Sophie Tucker 

Sir Joseph was asked what he 
had had besides spaghetti at the 
party and he answered there wexe 
some extra attractions, mostly 
that Dame Sophie Tucker. 

As It sounded like a good story, 
Sir Joseph was requested to go 
over it in small lots. The titled 
entertainer detailed his experience, 
mentioning he had grabbed a night 
off without taking Willie Howard 
along. Sir Jos., In an aside, ad- 
vised he held a grouch against the 
star of "Sky High." Sir Jos. said 
that Mr. Willie Howard his best 
friend, had given him a |10 bill to' 
get aa box of cigarettes. On his 
way to the cigar store, according 
to Sir Jos., he passed a restaurant, 
or tried to pass It, he couldn't re- 
member that either. Anyway, he 
said, upon returning with the 
cigarettes and $3.80 In change, 
Willie wanted to knftw when the 
price of cigarettes had gone up. 
Sir Jos. says he replied In kind, 
which led to a difference of ex- 
pression between them, and so he 
temporarily walked oi»t on Mr. 
Willie. Sir Jos. state6 he Intended 
to remain out. too, until Mrs. Willie 
gives Mr. Willie another ten. 

Sir Jos. was asked if he thought 
that was nice, to eat up the best 
part of a ten -dollar bill without per- 
mission. Sir Jos. answered he saw 
nothing wrong about It, that he 
had to bust up th» bill to get the 
Cigr»rettes, and why shouldn't he 
get his tip in advance? 

Speaking of Spaghetti 

Heverting to the spaghetti mat- 
ter. Sir Jos. stated it had taken 
place in a large room without a 
ceiling, a much larger room, he 
claims, than Mrs. Willie Howard's 
front parlor. Sir Jos. thinks It 
must have been a hang-out ftfr a 
painter, as he said there wa.s a 
muf'h better looking girl on the 



Vaiideyiiie Agents 
Alarmed Over Future 



::ig t..ne vaudeville agents 
view with alarm the ever In- 
creasing number of vaudeville 
acts signed by the specinl con- 
tract department of the Keitli- 
Albee circuit for routes from 
one to three years. 

Although the agents receive 
their regular commissions tiiere 
is a feeling among them that 
the special department will be 
the medium of cutting down 
their numbers eventually with 
just enough agents surviving to 
represent the acts remaining 
away from the long term con- 
tract department and prefer- 
Ing to book through a repre- 
sentative. 

The special contract depart- 
ment rni. the acts booking di- 
rect are now said to represent 
almost 10 per cent, of the en- 
tire vau-^eville personnel em- 
idoyed weekly. As most of 
these acts were signed by rep- 
resentatives of the circuit witli- 
out the'--connivance of the 
agent the latter feels the act 
regards him as a neutral fac- 
tor and will elect to book direct 
when the present contract ex- 
pires at some future time. 

This is the way it has been 
working out according to the 
agents. While no weeding out 
has been attempted by the K-A 
circuit. It Is bound to come 
5ooner or later, in the opinion 
of several of the artists' rep- 
resentatives. 

The Keith -.\lbee Circuit Is 
on record as stating agents are 
necessarj to the conduct of a 
vaudevlllt booking agency, but 
this do.'Fn't reassure all of 
them. 



wall than any of tho.se on the floor, 
excepting that Dame Sophie 
Tucker, who promised 'him to have 
her hair d.ved red the next day. 

Sir Jos. didn't recognise the girl 
on the wall because sheihad noth- 
ing on, he claimed, artd he didn't 
get a good look at her face, but 
on information and belief Sir Jos. 
asserted the girl on the wall was 
not any ot the girls at the party. 

Mr. Haskel looked great, paid Sir 
Joseph. He was all In white so 
everybody would know who was 
doing tlie cooking. Quite a mob 
was there, claims Sir Joseph, and 
tlioso who uere Ftill able ate the 
spaghetti when Mr. Haskel nnally 
cooked it. He liktd It, tcrt), said Sir 
Jos., but also admired the extra 
attractions. Sir Jos. claims that in 
London Mr. Haskei is a producer, 
and he added that Mr. Haskel cer- 
tainly did produce some nice 
spaghetti at the party. 

Notified to describe the Ha.skel 
spaghetti. Sir Joa. answered it 
smelled like any other Fpaghetti, 
but tasted differently; It wasn't 
heavy and you could eat It without 
a towel. Sir Jos. said he had never 
tasted spaghetti cut up so well. He 
had expected to see a party with 
everybody winding up the spaghetti 
so they could chew off a chunk now 
and then, but this was different 
spagiietti, according to Sir Jos., 
who asked the Variety man not to 
mention his nam* as being at the 
party because he didn't want his 
best friend, Mr. Willie Howard, to 
know he had gone there without 
him. 



Failed to Keep "Promise''; 
Marie Winter Gets Divorce 

Chicago, April 21. 

Marie Winter, former dancer, 
was granted a divorce last week 
from William Winter, father of her 
three children. The husband Is In 
Milwaukee, it is tald. As soon as 
he appears within the bailiwick of 
the local courts he will be served 
with papers asking why he should 
not be assessed weekly for the sup- 
port of his wife and ofrnprlng. 

On the stand Mrs. Winter testi- 
fied her husb.and had "promised" to 
kill her. 

Leo WelR'.:oi)ft represented the 
wife. 



Marks* Thea. Seats 4,500 

Chicago, April 21. 

Ground lias been broken for the 
new Marks Brothers' theatre at 
Sheridan and Devon. The theatre 
will neat ^.'OO nnd ist $2,000,000. 

It l.s ai -her of the many the- 
atres the l^ngacre Engineering and 
Construction Company is buildinp 
in this p.irt of the country Alex 
L Levy ^nd WMHam J. Klein are 
the archttecta 



WATER JUMPS 
BY MOTOR BOAT 

Van and Schenck K.-A. 

Booked on Ocean 

Fronts 



Van and Schenck are being 
routed by the Keith-Albee Circuit 
on summer bookings to allow them 
to make their jumps by motor boat. 
The team own an E:Ico crulserette 
in which they will live while play- 
ing tlie K.-A. houses at Philadel- 
phia, Baltimore and Washington. 

The boat will be anchored In the 
harbors or rivers while they are 
playing the three week opening at 
Keith's, Philadelphia. 

So far as is known this is the 
first time a vaudeville act has made 
water Jumps. 



$32,500 for Saranac Home 



The benefit lerformance in aid of 
the Northwoods Sanitarium at Sar- 
anac Lake, N. Y., Sunday night t 
the Manhattan grossed |32,600. In- 
cluding sale of tickets, revenue from 
the souvenir program and private 
donations, one of |5,000 from E. F. 
Albee and another of |S('0 for a gal- 
lery ticket by George M. Cohan, 
who had been billed to partlclpa^ 
In the performance but couldn't 
make It. 

The benelt under the supervision 
of William Norrls held a program 
of some 80 acts. 

A note was sounded for Saranac 
In the appearance of Francis X. 
Donegan and Silveo Hein, alumni 
of the institution which cares for 
professionals, in a two-act. 



FIRE PANIC STOPPED 



Projection Room Ablaze at Grand, 

Atlanta — Quick Stage 

Managing 



Atlanta, April 21. 

A catastrophe was narrowly 
avertedP*here Wednesday afternoon 
wlien fire originated in the projec- 
tion room of Loew's Grand, throw- 
ing the capacity audience Into a 
imnic and causing a riotous stam- 
pede for the exits. 

Cool work on the part of Jimmy 
Uramblett, the stage manager. In 
throwing up the house lights and 
rushing all the performers on the 
bill on stage to sing and dance 
while the orchestra played at full 
H^eed, probably laved many lives. 
The glare of the lights eclipsed the 
dull red glow from the projection 
rooms and after about 20 minu^a 
the vaudeville show continued. 

The blaze started between the 
fourth and fifth acts. First intima- 
tion of the fire came when a streak 
of flame leaped from the booth, and 
in an instant the audience was 
panic stricken. 

Several hundred dollars worth of 
film were destroyed. After the 
vaudeville bill had been completed 
Tom JampH, house manager, dis- 
missed the crowd as there was no 
available film to show. 



KOUNS AT FOX'S 

Philadelphia, April 21. 
At Fox's local picture house for 
the week of May * the Koumi Sis- 
ters have been engaged as a special 
attraction. 



BREESKIH AND VIOLIN IN 

roilas Breeskln, violin virtuoso, 
will make his vaudeville debut at 
the Hippodrome, New York, May 4. 
under the direction of Alf T. Wilton. 

Capman Boys and Fashlonettea, 
female Jazz band of .seven pieces 
with dancing, will open on the K-A 
Circuit next week, also handled iT 
Wilton. 



PICTURES ONLY AT 23RD ST. 

Proctor's 23rd Street, New York, 
will supplant Its current policy of 
stock, pictures and vaudeville next 
week with a straight picture policy. 

Although the new policy has been 
announced as for summer only, the 
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VARIETY 



VAUDEVILLE 



Wednesday, April 22/l925 



V. M. P. A. Now 100% N. V. JL 



Uarch 19, ItSB. 
Mr. E. F. Alb€e, 
Palace Theatre Bldg., 

New York, N. Y. " . . • 

Dear Mr. Albee: 

I feel It is only right and Just that you should know what the Chicac<9 
offlce and managers have done (or the ROYALi VENETIAN FIVE, and I am 
sure this will break every previous record for kindness and cbarit7 in tb« 
history of "Better Vaudeville" and spirit of our glorious N. V. A. 

Coining into Chicago from Mr. Delmar's time, we were booked week of 
February 22nd at the Lincoln and Englewood. While playing two days at th« 
Uncoln, my brother, Frank Leo, manager of the act, was striken with penu- 
monia and rushed to the American Hospital in a critical condition. Mr. W. I* 
McQowan, manager of the Lincoln, told me I could finish the date with four 
people and at the end of the week we received our salary in full. Mr. Kals- 
helm, the booker, notified me I could also play the Englewood with four 
people, and here, too, I was paid in full for the five people act. 

Through the kindness of the oflflce, while my brother waa still in the hos- 
pital, we were booked week of March 8th. with the (our people act. at the 
Majestic, Chicago. Sunday and Monday everything went fine. Tuesday one 
soprano was taken ill and by night the tenor also was taken ill, putting in bed 
t^ree of the entire act of four. I notified the offlce to send another act, wWch 
tbiy did. Saturday. I went to get our pay (or the three days, and to my 
amazement, I found there was ready our full salary, juBt as if nothing had 
happened I I couldn't believe it, and after I thanked Mr. Hayes, the maoAger. 
he told me, "All right, Mr. Venetian, go home and tell the rest of your /oiks I 
wish them a speedy recovery." 

Now, Mr. Albee, whoever heard before of playing three days, ^nd getting 
paid for seven? It is sure a wonderful era vaudeville has arrived to, and we 
all know It is through the managers' efforts and untiring work (or the bet- 
terment of our profession. S 

My brother at the American Hospital was treated like a king, with a pri- 
vate room and all the attention possible, just because he was an "N. V. A.er." 
Mr. "Webb, the local N. V. A. officer, phoned Dr. Thorek and Frank Leo was 
discharged from the hospital, fully recovered, without paying a cent — but he 
paid $250 to an outside specialist for an operation on his nose. 

I cannot find appropriate words with which to thank Mr. Samuel Kahl. the 
head booker of the Chicago offlce; Mr. Kalsheim, Mr. McGowan, of the Lin- 
coln; the manager of the Englewood; Mr. Hayes, of the Majestic; Dr. Thorek. 
of the American Hospital, and Mr. Webb, of the N. V. A., for all they have 
done in behalf of the ROYAL VENETIAN FIVE. 

W« beg of you to accept our sincere thanks and please extend same to the 
above bookers and managers. 

Most sincerely yours, 

. . ROYAL VENETIAN FIVE 

^ ■ ■ Per Sebastian Leo. 

I : 



Dear Mr. Leo ; 



March 25, 1925. 



Your letter of March 19 is very pleasant reading. I think one of 
the most eflfective and beautiful parables told by Jesus was that of 
the Good Samaritan. 

This world is filled with sTJ miKh distress, so many who meet with 
misfortune, that such acts of kindness as you received from the man- 
agers, as set forth in your letter, are indeed a blessing, I have been 
connected with this work for over ten years, and today received a 
telegram that the one man who has been unconvinced of the work 
that has been done to humanize the vaudeville business has accepted 
its principles and will put them into operation. He will be happier 
than he has ever been in his life, and your letter coning on top of 
this knowledge has made the day worth living for. 

We are now 100 per cent, devoted to the principles of the National 
Vaudeville Artists' Association and the Vaudeville Managers Protec- 
tive Association, which means that the unfortunate of our business 
are to be cared for, our business dealings are to be straightforward," 
misunderstandings are to be corrected in' an equitable manner, there 
is to be no more uncertainty as to the value of a contract, there is to 
be kindness, unselfishness and a co-operative spirit shown by all who 
make their living in vaudeville, whether it be the employes of the 
house, stage boys, musicians, artists or managers. It sounds fairy- 
like, but it is true, based on the most generous thought and adoption 
of the principles of our Lord. They are all simple, not hard to put 
into operation or to carry out, and they bring nothing but happiness 
and contentment. 

I am sending a copy of your letter to the different managers, who 
were so gracious and kind, commending them for their splendid co- 
operation. . 

Cordially yours. 



Mr. Sebastian Leo, 
care of Royal Venetian Five, 
306 Woods Theatre Bldg., 
Chica^ 111. 



E. F. ALBEE 



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Editor Variety: 

Memphis. April 19. 

kindly Insert the followlnc cor- 
rection on last week's article. Head: 
"Panning in New Orleans P^per of 
Rubini and Diane Causes Row." 
Subhead: "Throwing of Pennies in 
Atlanta." v 

In Variety Jan. Rublnl claimed 
himself victor in a fist flgbt with 
Eddie Furman of Furman and 
Evans. 

This is hereby corrected, as re- 
ports and witnesses (including stage 
manager) who saw same, say that 



J 



Fu..iian had to b^ torn away from 
Rubini to end scrap. 

Furman was made the goat, after 
talk had been going around regard- 
ing Diane's material on stage. 

This is the second light Rubini 
has been in since the show has been 
intact, the other being with Fern 
and Maree, the latter belittling Kim 
before everybody. 

Motto — There Is one thing in call- 
ing one's self the victor and the 
other in being able to produce the 
goods. 

Furman ttnd Evant, 

(Sent by wire.) 



liEW ACTS 

Gladys and Sybil Fooshee, revue, 
Moore and Megley. 

Buddy Doyle, with eight colored 
boys. 

Duks Yellman and Irene Castle 
Orchestra (IS). 

Bob Nathanson's Orchestra (10). 

Hubert Kinney Co. (7). 

Dura Cross and Renee (3). 

Mannes, Pollard and Knecht (S). 

Lucius Hughes and Charles 
Wheeler (2). 

Jimmy Wire (1). 

Jack Doncouit and Frank Griffiths 
Co. (4). 

Ida May Chad wick, who went 
abroad to appear in the revue, 
"Wonders," at the Palladium. Lon- 
don, baa returned to New York. She 
is contemplating a flier in vaude- 
ville with a new singing single, with 
all special material. She will carry 
m. piano accompanist. 

Rhea McKee Scott (Ferguson and 
Scott) has formed a hew alliance 
wit^ Jack Qardner. 

ITfik CMyton is rehearsing a new 
playlet from her own pen. Two 
la support. , ., 



Jack Hartley and Feme Rogers, 
prima donna, 2-act 

Robert T. Haines In sketch '(4 
people). 

Jack Dillon and Evelyn Forrest, 
2-act. 

Morin Sisters (8). 

Ralph Whitehead (1). 

Roberts and Clark (2), 

Five Yodeling Troubadours (6). 

Cunnlng)u(m and Bennett (7). 

Kiark and Jacobs (2). 

Bob Walters (1). 

Wyeth and Girli.> (2) 

Brown and Friend (3). 

Eddie Conrad (5). 

Marie Hart and Co. (2). 

Mary Cook Coward (3). 

Harry Tanner (1). 

Minerva Courtney (3). 

Harry Lee (1). 

Capman Boys and Fashioncttes 
(8). 

CJeorge Griffin and Brevities (5). 

Barnum with Bailey, without a 
band (2). 

Dlehl Sisters (S). 

Edgar Bergen, ventriloquist, play- 
ing chautauQuas last season, and 
Christine Chadwel), 2-aet. 



INCORPORATIONS 

New York 

Hunt Devices Development Corp., 
Manhattan. Amusement devices; 
capital. 100 shares, no par value. 
Directors, Charles Hunt. M. C. 
Ready, W. L. Rathborne. Attorney, 
W. L. Rathborne, 140 Nassau Street. 

Deli /.musemsnt Co^ Richmond 
Borough. Theatre proprietors; capi- 
tal, 11,000. Directors. P. Llcht, L. 
Denby, I. Licht. Attorney, F. H. 
Innes. SC Richmond Terrace, St. 
George, S. I. 

Rhebsm Theatres Corp., Manhat- 
tan. Theatres, pictures; capital. 
1,000 shares, no par value. Direc- 
tors. Isaac Abrahmson, Leon KaufC- 
man, Albert Strause. Attorney, L. 
Kauffman, 80 Maiden Lane. 

Bangor Amusement Corp., Man- 
hattan. Picture theatres; capital, 
1200,000. Directors, I. Pekelner, 
Joseph Horowitz, J. Oenell. Attor- 
neys, Levy, Gutman & (Goldberg, 277 
Broadway. 

Robbis Amusement Co., Brooklyn. 
Pictures; capital, $100,000. Direc- 
tors, Samuel Small. L. Rubin, Max 
Abrahm. Attorney, Simon Berg, 32 
Court Street, Brooklyn. 

Concert Management Daniel 
Mayer, Manhattan. Capital, $100,000. 
Directors. Daniel Mayer, Marks Le- 
vlne, A. M. Wattenberg. Attorneys. 
Bennet A Wattenberg. 36 West 44th 
Street. 

Predueing Rights Conveying Corp., 
Manhattan. Pictures, etc.; capital, 
200 shares, no par. Directors. Rob- 
ert Buchman.^Oeorge Weitxenberg. 
M. Cohen. Attorney, Saml. Schwartz- 
berg, 1475 Broadway. 

The Ksns A Thatcher Holding 
Corp., New York County. Dramatic 
and literary comi>osltlons; capital, 
$10,000. Directors, T. F. Kane, 
James Thatcher. Lynn Davidson. 
Attorney. Joseph S. Klein. 1640 
Broadway. 

Ernest Psscsl, Manhattan. Books, 
plays, stories, scenarios, etc.; capi- 
tal, 200 shares, no par. Directors. 
E. Pascal, F. Davis. F. E. Holtz- 
mann. Attorney, F. E. Holtzmann, 
3< West 44th Street. 

Congress Film Corp., Manhattan. 
Pictures; capital, 100 shares, no par. 
Directors, Alex Smith Jr., Edward 
White, Joseph Clifford. Attorney. 
Joseph Clifford. 146 West 45th Street. 

Grand Chrystie Corp., Manhattan. 
Theatres, pictures, etc.: capital, 
$.'5,000. Directors, Nathan Sohulman. 
J. Rovenger, Samuel Go'-*«»eln. At- 
torney, Samuel Ctoldstein, 217 Broad- 
way. 

Grove Street Theatre, Manhattan. 
Capital, 200 hhaies, no par. Dlroc- 
tor/i, M. B. AngC'Il, G. A. Brownell, 
L. H. Oalcman. Attorneys, Davis, 



Polk, Wardwell, Gardiner & Reed, 
16 Broad Street. 

N. A C. Amusement Co., Rich- 
mond Borough. Amusement devices; 
capital, $10,000. Directors, H. B. 
Tirelli, D. Tirelll, L. Tirelil. Attor- 
ney. F. Ziegler Jr.. 277 Broadway. 

Albert Restsurant and Amuse- 
ment Co., New York county. Hotels, 
theatres, etc.; capital, $100,000. Di- 
rectors, J. R. Lord, A. M. Konrady, 
I. J. Watson. Attorneys, Yankauer 
& Davidson, 261 Broadway. 

Nswburgh Theatrss Corp., Man- 
hattan. Pictui^, theatres, etc.; 
capital, $80,000. Directors, R. D. 
Sarfaty, A. D. Ohersan. L. M. 
Scheuer. 

Hsrvsrd Mertgsgs and Trading 
Co., Manhattan. Real estate, oper- 
ate buildings, factories, theatres, 
etc.; capital, $10,000. Directors, Max 
Kaminsky, Helen Katz. S. vA.. Leifer. 
Attorney. S. S. Hauben, 305 Broad- 
way. 

Friesiva Pictures Corp., Manhat- 
tan. Pictures: capital, $25,000. Di- 
rectors. John Friedgen. F. A. Siranl. 
A. P. Valerlo. 

Composite Pictures Corp., Man- 
hattan. Capital, 300 shares, no par. 
Directors, H. E. Goldberg, J. Morri- 
son, F. Freeman. Attorneys. Marks 
& Marks, 256 Fifth Avenue. 

Mutual Chaplins, Manhattan. Pic- 
tures; capital. 90 shares, no par. 
Directors, L. Auerbach. Joseph Slm- 
monds, William M. Wilson. Attor- 
neys. Sellgsberg A Lewis, 43 Cedar 
Street. 

Massachusetts 

The American Theatre, Inc., Bos- 
ton; moving pictures; capital $1,- 
000; no par value shares; incorp- 
orators, Alice J, Thatcher, Jamaica 
Plain; Hamilton MacFadden, and 
Grafton L. Wilson, both of Cam- 
bridge. 



JUDGMENTS 

Laurence Schwab; Marie Schwab; 
co8t8, $138.60. 

Strong Record Co., Inc.; Hurtlg 
Standard Gas Engine Co.. Inc.; 
$722.60. 

Same; same; $693.29. 

Little Opers Co. of Americs; M. 
Samson: $329.96. 

Ivsn Bankoff; Capehart & Carey, 
Inc.; $542.42. ' 

Leon Gordon; M. Bnglander; 
$44.70. 

Am. Mot. Wicturs Corp.; Consoli- 
dated Film Industries, Inc.; $1,607.70. 

Same; same; $474.47. 



Satisfied Judgments 
Leo P. Flynn; Sam Wallach; $6,- 

43U.26; March 21, li>25. 
Jos. P. Biekerton, Jr.; NaL PI*. & 

EngravlDC Co.; |3.&39.3a. 



MABSIAGES 

Grace Kaber, actress, to William 
C. McTamahan. non-professional, 
April 18, Brooklyn. 

Prince Rouffat Bei Haliholf, caba<- 
ret danqer in Washington, to De« 
light Potter Arnold, daughter of 
Assistant Director of Veteran's Bu- 
reau at Washington. April 16. 

Arthur ("Bugs") Baer. to Mar- 
Jorlo Cassldy. Brooklyn. In ths 
Cathedral of the Holy Name. Chi- 
cago, April 16. They left for the 
Pacil^c Coast on a two-year tour of 
the world. 

Marguerite Stuart Tobin to Wil- 
liam J. McNamara, at the Spanlsli > 
chapel of Our Lady of Esperanza, 
Washington Heights. New York, 
April 16. 

Herman Billings, of the Grand 
Theatre, Hartford. Conn., to Hazel 

E. Reed, of Springfield. Mass. 
Alexander DIRIenzo. of Worcester. 

Mass., stage electrician, to Marlon 
Marina Clark, also of Worcester. 

Irving Karo, tenor, Original 
Honey Boys, to Renee Lindsay, 
non-professional, at Raleigh, N. C, 
April 17. 

Byron F. Moore, manager. Or- , 
pheum. Champaign, 111., to Effle 
Irene Wallace Homer« 111., non-pro- 
resslonal, at Chicago. April 15. 

Bert Green head Los Angeles 
branch International News Service, , 
to Hazel Etherton. at Decatur, IIU 
April 26. 

Frank Nicholson, director, to 
Janet Dawn, actress, April 15 at 
Santa Ana, Calif. 

W. Scott Darling, director, t'b 
Eleanor Fried, film editor, at Los 
Angeles April 18. 

Alice Gilllgan, actress, to Dr. Fred 

F. Donahoe, Lowell, Mass., April 14. 
Frances Brett, daughter of I. 9. 

Brett, of the Colony, New York, to 
George Valentin*, April 19. In Xe* 
York. .,, 



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Wednesday, April 82, 19S9 



VAUDEVILLE 



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VARIETY 



jUANAGERS' MISLEADING REPORTS 
INVESTIGATED BY BOOKERS 



lii 



Good Acts Panned by House Men — Ordinary Acts 
Boosted — Independent Bookers Catching Shows 
[f More Frequently — Politics and Favoritism 



I — — 

Wido discrepancies In managers* 
reports as to how acts go In one 
bouse and flop In another has 
aroused suspicion at the hookers of 
Independent houses that politics 
and favoritism are being played by 
apme performers and house man- 
agers. It has prompted many of 
the DO'kers to cover their houses 
^th greater regularity. 

Standard acts booked at top 
figure for Independent time and 
who have been known as sure-flre 
have had many bad reports sent In 
against them, much to the surprise 
of the bookers, while less talented 
turns have been "breaking records" 
aad "sto Ing s" ows," according to 
the house reports In some places. 

The condition has produced much 
annoyance to the bookers through 
the seeming dissatisfaction of the 
managers to play a good act when 
the office can obtain it, with the 
manager recalling the previous 
•letnon" handed him. 

So far the bookers have found 
that the managers have been away 
o<f in judgment. They have hopped 
Into theatres by surprise and have 
seen acts out and out show stop- 
pers who were later reported ns 
"having done fairly" on the date. 
The bookers i d suspected the acts 
were cheating and cutting material, 
but are now satisfied the managers 
and not the acts are at fault. 
Managers Expect Too Much 

One booker sums It up that as 
soon as an act costs viQre than the 
appropriated top, no matter how 
good it goes with the mob, it fails 
to win the manager because of its 
costliness, and with the latter 
practically expecting the Impossible 
of It. Many standard turns rated 
as good entertainers but whose 
names have no particular "draw" 
value, occasionally All In open 
weeks . on the Independent time. 
Managers figure they should pack 
their theatres and when they don't 
they are N. Q. in their estimation. 

This situation Is making It more 
difficult than ever for the Inde- 
pendents to get this class of acts 
to play their time, the latter figur- 
ing It a thankless assignment. 



K.-A.-Orpheam Routing 
♦,/- Acts for Five Years 

"tor. Rockwell has been signed by 
the Kelth-Albee and Orpheum Clr- 
cnK for Ave years The booking 
also Includes the Merediths, the 
mtaed dancing team Jointly booked 
wihh Rockwell, following him on 
aU bills to allow Rockwell to clown 
frem the audience 

The joint salary Is reported as 
^^aduating upward with an In- 



Harry Fitzgerald handled the long 
term bookings. 



LOEWS MT. VERNON OPENS 

The newest L.oew theatre, seating 
8.500, opened Saturday night at Ml. 
Vernon, N. T. It was made a spe- 
cial event by the city. 

The house was built by A. H. 
Schwartz, of the Homac Company 
and was to have been called the 
Gramatan. Loew took it over and 
named it the Mt. Vernon. 

The theatre is on Stevens ave- 
nu*, one block behind Proctor's. It 
offers the first real competition this 
house has ever had. Proctor's has 
a split week policy, six acts with 
picture. 

Harry C. WelRS, formerly assist- 
ant at Loew's State, Xew York, Is 
manager. 



K.-A. BUILDING IN EOCHESTER 

Rumor.s the Keiih-Albee Circuit 
were coiUcnip'.atlnj; purchase of the 
Ka.strrjui house. Loew's Slate, 
Rorhe.mf r. were d<>rlrd by K-A ofTl- 
cialH this woeU. 

Tho K-.\ Circuit, howovcr con- 
templates the erection of a 3,000 
*^fnt vauflpvllle house In Rofhes- 
'<•'•. NoFTotiatlcns are now on for 
a .'Ite. 



Francine Larrimore and Sketch 

liar.cine Larrimore is to enter 

vaudovilic in a Lewis & Oordon 

skPtrli .'IS yet tinchosen. It will 

marU her dcbul in the two-a-day. 



ACTORS TURNED BAa 
AT CANADIAN BORDER 



Highway Not for Use Until Of- 
ficially Permitted — Vaude- 
ville in New Brunswick 



St. John, N. B., April 21. 

The advance guard of motoring 
actors and actresses, for the 1925 
season, into eastern Canadian ter- 
ritory, are Lafrance and tiarnett, 
blackface comedy act, and Miller 
and Murphy, dancing and- singing. 
These vaudeville people decided to 
come from Boston to Halifax. N. S., 
by jnotorcar instead of by rail, or 
an alternative of rail and water. The 
performers found conditions fairly 
to their liking until reaching the 
International border, when, on 
striking the usual rough roads of 
this province, they were further dis- 
turbed when intercepted by a road 
patrol and turned back, on the 
ground that motor cars could not 
use the highways until about May 
1, or perhaps later, no definite date 
being set. 

The acts were forced to leave 
their cars at the border and com- 
plete the jump to Halifax by rail. 
Despite the delay in waiting for 
trains, connections were made. 

Of the eastern Canadian vaude- 
ville circuit that originally Included 
Halifax, N. S., Sydney, N. S., Glace 
Bay, N. S., New Glasgow, N. S., Am- 
herst, N. S., Moncton. N. B., St. 
John, N. B., Fredericton, N. B., Hali- 
fax is the sole survivor, all others 
having fallen by the wayside In fa- 
vor of dramatic stock, repertoire, 
musical ccmcdy tab stock and reper- 
toire, and pictures.' 

The Strand, Halifax, Is progress- 
ing favorably with an attempt to 
reinstate vaudeville, and a four- 
theatre circuit may be organized, 
with the Jump from Bangor or Bos- 
ton. Week stands will be made, as 
at present, at the Strand, Halifax. 
Five acts will comprise the bill plus 
two or three reels of pictures. The 
circuit may be given a trial during 
the summer. Tentatively, Halifax, 
St. John, Moncton and Sydney will 
constitute It. 



Dale's Dancing Left Out 

Johnny Dale (Bronson'and Dale) 
opened at the State, New York, 
Monday under tho handicap of hav- 
ing to scrap ~lils dancing In the 
act through having Injured a liga- 
ment In his right limb whil^ the 
act was playing at the Greeley 
Square last week. Dale had been 
on the verge of cancelling the State 
date, but figured he could make the 
dancing until he ehowed for a re- 
hearsal Monday mornlrg. 

Although Dale's dancing has been 
his greatest asset as an enter- 
tainer, his present act consumes 
over 10 minutes of dialog, with his 
partner Aileen Bronaon. It was ar- 
ranged to permit the team ^o dis- 
card several dances, with Dale at- 
tempting a mild legmanla at the 
finish. 



HOUSES OPENING 

Keith's Columbus, will continue 
three a day vaulevllle as the regu- 
lar policy through the summer. 
Heretofore the house played stock 
during the hot weather. 

The Empire, Bridgeport, Conn., 
has been acquired under a long term 
lease by Tunlch & Fuchs, who will 
remodel the house and open It with 
vaude and pictures late this month. 



LIGHTS REOPENS MAT 30 

The Lights Club. Froeport, L. 
on Decoration Day (May 30), 
usual, will reopon. 



Kuy Kendall With Mme. Sherr; 

Kuy Kendall hns joined forccF 
with Mme. Andre Sheirl. rostunipr- 
liroducer. 



Sam Fallow Reinstated 
Sam I'allow, independent vaude- 
ville agent, has been reinstated by 
the Loew Circuit, 




RAMONA 

Featured Dancer 
With Dave Apollon. 
Week April 19— State Lake, Chi- 
cago. 



Low Comedy Best Liked 



Low comedy acts have sup- 
planted the former comedy 
sketches In vaudeville. The 
producers are specializing In 
the low comedy turns in pref- 
erence to the others, because 
the low comedy act, with co- 
medy business emphasized in- 
stead of dialog, is found to t« 
audience proof and isn't ham- 
pered by the acoustics of the 
modern large capacity houses. 

Another factor, according to 
the producers, is the influence 
of the pictures upon vaude- 
ville audiences. The silent 
drama fans are so used to see- 
ing action on the screen, de- 
mand the same thing on the 
stage. They have been edu- 
cated to the obvious working 
out of the picture stories and 
comedies and refuse to think 
any more. 

Sketches are rarely seen on 
the vaudeville bills now, due 
to the above reasons. The ex- 
ceptions are the occasional ap- 
pearances of "names" from 
the Jegit and picture branches. 
In a sketch vehicle, but the 
rank and file of vaudeville 
players have gotten away from 
the sketches almost altogether. 

One important producing 
firm, which has specialized in 
the producing of sketches, 
finds them hard to book unless 
a "name" can be secured. Book- 
ers have frowned upon the 
sketches for several reasons, 
claiming they slowed up vaude- 
ville bills, but the real reasons 
for their unpopularity are the 
apathy of the audiences. 

Sketches with "names" are 
good only for one trip around 
the big time houses. Efforts 
to book the same vehicle with 
a vaudeville cast minus a 
"name" have been most un- 
successful unless the act had 
unusual merit in story and 
dialog. 

"Soft" Audiences 

The low comedy acts go as 
well in the pop priced houses 
as they do in the big timers. 
In the latter houses the low 
comedians claim they find 
"softest" audiences. The high- 
er the prices and the higher 
the intelligence of the audi- 
ence the easier for the low 
comedy act, according to the 
principals. 

In the large modern big ca- 
pacity houses the low comedy 
acts frequently clean up, where 
the talking comedy act, which 
depends upon expression and 
vocal Intonations, is handi- 
capped by the size of the In- 
terior and the acoustics. The 
low boys also have their odds 
in the smaller houses and are 
favored by the bookers as a 
result. 



Jack Henry Leaves Choos 
Jack Henry, comedian, has sev- 
ered a business connection with 
GeorRO Choos after having appeared 
111 that manager's flash acts for 12 
years. Henry may take a flyer as 
a vaudeville producer on , his own. 



'Road to Calcutta" Shelved 
Beijamin Davids production act, 
'•The Road to Calcutta," with 
Maurioe Barrett, closed Saturday. 
It will be permanently shelved. It 
had been out 25 weeks. 



BERNSTEIN'S BUREAU 
FOR NAT! INFORMATION 



Idol of Times Sq. Wants to Do 
Public Service — Ready to Ac- 
cept "Booze" Suggestions 



"Well, well, how's the kid?" asked 
the idol of Times square, Freeman 
Bernstein. "You're a great laugh 
for me," said Mr. Bernstein, furi- 
tlvely looking up and down the 
street. "Every time I see you stag- 
ger around this square, I always 
say to myself: 'There's a guy en- 
joying himself even If he doesn't 
know it.* You can sober up by 
drinking, can't you?" 

"And a couple of nights ago I 
caught you trying to cross here. I 
lost two bets with myself over you 
that night, but I got an idea out of 
it. One of the bets was that you 
would be hit by a car and the other 
was you wouldn't make the other 
side whether you was hit or not. 

"But even If I did lose the bets 
It started me thinking. Says I: 
'Freeman, there's something for you. 
That guy couldn't have gotten all 
of that stuff in one place. He must 
know a lot of joints.* 

"Ain t I right, bo? I seen you 
time and time. That's so ain't it? 
Knowledge and Coin 

"This is where wc can turn your 
knowledge Into coin. You be my 
guide in my new Booze Bureau for 
National Information. Anyone can 
And out anything about booze for 60 
cents, no stamps, or |1 if they want 
InB'.do stuff. 

"That, kid, Is probably the pipe 
cinch of the world for quick money. 
You pet the Information and I get 
the coin. 

"For the dollar we'll tell 'em what 
booze to get to keep out of the hos- 
pital. You must know that, too. 

"For $2 we'll tell 'em where to buy 
booze and save $10. You see I figured 
that out, too. "^/e make a profit for 
Ihrm before they start. 

"There ain't a Booze Bureau of 
Jiformation In this country, is there? 
We get a clear start with this one. 
Supposing we get a letter and 60 
cents, no stamps, asking If a cer- 
tain place oil Cutli btreet Is. safe to 
drink in. We don't like that place 
so we show the mug that runs it 
the letter and say: 

" 'See, this is the way we Influ- 
ence. You'd better give us a frea 
pass to eat here for a year 'or we'll 
steer this business away.' He'll 
probably turn us, snylng we are 
trying to put on the shake, then we 
write hack and say: 
Dear Sir: 

" 'We were pleased to receive your 
Inquiry as to the restaurant you 
mentioned on 55th street, as that 
dump Is a speakeasy and we cau- 
tion you against It. You would 
probably strange while trying to 
drink their poison. But If you will 
stop In our oflAce tomorrow morning 
we will give you a safe and sane 
address what ain't going to nick you 
or put you on the bum.' 

"The come on Is bound to come 
In to see and hear. Then we give 
him the works. We sell him the 
one dollar Info and also the |2 tip- 
off, then make him an agent of ours 
on 26 per cent, commission to take 
his friends. 

"Kid, there ain't a thing to this 
one. You printed a story the other 
week that there are 3,000,000 booze 
joints In this country. Well, say 
every one has 10 customers. That's 
30,000,000, and If only 20,000,000 send 
only CO cents apiece, no stamps, 
look what we get the first month. 
Of course that's Important about 
stamps because If they all send 
stamps we'll have to move our of- 
fice to a storage house. 

What and Where to Buy 

"You may be able to think up 
some other Information we can sell. 
But that booze stuff Is going to be 
enough — where to buy It and what 
to buy. It's the berries. 

"Wll split everything. Bo. I take 
flrst moneys up to the rent and the 
overhead, then the next money for 
my personal expenses besides a sal- 
ary I must have as I am going to 
be the worker, and after that I 
want some money against the fu- 
ture expenses, also I would like to 
rollect my salary for the flrst three 
months, and after that we split 
even. I take mine artd you get what's 
left." Blme. 



PALACE "HAME8" NEXT WEEK 

Wllda Bennett, prima donna, ap- 
lipars In vaudeville next week at the 
Palace. On the same bill will be 
the Armand 'Vecsy orchestra from 
the KItz-Carlton hotel, also debut- 
ing, and Laurette Taylor doing the 
same. 




PAN'S $5,000, 
PROMOTION FOR 
15 HOUSES 



Wants Additions to Cir- 
cuit — Build or Lease 
Theatres 



Los Angeles, April 21. 

Late activities In the Pantages 
camp indicates that Alex Pantages 
is endeavoring to obtain $5,000,000 
fron- local banks for the purpose 
of erecting and leasing 15 houses 
to augment the present Pan Cir- 
cuit. 

It is understood that the desired 
loan has not been consummated, but 
that Pantages Is going ahead with 
his augmentation policy. 'He ex- 
pected this week to close for a site 
in Long Beach, where he will build 
his own house, install Pan shows 
there, and withdraw them from 
Hoyt's, where they now play. 

It's understood that Pan's agree- 
ment with Hoyt contains a four 
weeks* cancellation clause. 

It is also reported that Pantages 
has leased a house in Tulsa, Okla.. 
and will send road shows there im- 
mediately. 

The money Pan seeks here is 
slated for Investment In In build- 
ing a new house In San Francisco. 



PAN'S DENVER CUT 



Empress off Circuit but Asks Acts 
to Deduct 25 Per Cent 



Los Angeles, April SI. 

There Is always a new wrinkle 
around the Pantages oflflce. The 
latest being tried is the procurnnce 
of acts at a cut salary to play the 
Empress,. Denver. 

The contract which Pantages held 
with the Bonsfll interests, who 
owned the Empress expired four 
weeks ago. They of course took 
the house (theoretically) off of the 
circuit. Actors are being told this. 
But ff they want to they can play 
the house, the method being used in 
procuring acts to play the houHe 
is by having Kd. O. Browder, known 
as one of Pantages personal mis- 
sionaries, visit the Pantages acts 
playing at Hoyt's, Long Beach 
either on Saturday night before 
they close or Sunday night. He 
tells the acts that as they are going 
to Salt Lake and as Denver is out 
they naturally would have a week's 
lay off, but ho can arrange )t for 
them to play Denver if they will 
accept a cut of around 25 per cent 
for the engagement. There is no 
time for the actor to consider the 
matter If he wants the work and 
Browder as a rule walks away with 
the contract. 

Browder also operates a booking 
ofBce which Is licensed by the State 
of California and authorizes him 
to accept a 10 per cent commission. 



Small Time with Hope of 
More Houses This Summer 

Small timers booked through in- 
dependent agencies which either 
have cut down their bills or discon- 
tinued vaudeville entirely during 
the Lenten period have returned to 
their normal policy, much to the de- 
light of the bookers. 

The rearrangement has brought 
back 22 houses to the various book- 
ers. 

A survey of the Independent book- 
ers brings an optimistic prediction 
that fewer houses will drop out this 
summer than In previous seasons 
and that many picture houses which 
have t>een in the habit of continu- 
ing through the summer with the 
seasonal policy will add vaudevills 
this summer. 

The prediction has sent rival 
agencies scurrying to get the houses 
announced for vaudeville and also 
attempting to induce other picture 
palaces to put In vaudeville, using 
those already won over to the policy 
as an argument with which to Inter- 
est the skeptics. 

With one of the spottiest seasons- 
the Independent bookers have had 
to contend with for years about on 
Its last lap, the bookers are extend- 
ing erforts to line up business for 
the summer, which has usually been 
■ a very dull period. 



VARIETY 



V AUUC V 1LL£ 



Wednesday, April 22, 1925 



RIGHT OFF THE DESK 

By NEUJE REVELL 



Abe Martin was rigrht when he said that when a woman Isn't down 
she's out. lAst week, after barely managing to crawl up Into daylight 
•gain, I did some trouplng. Dave Beehler, who was imported from the 
west to manage the Alhambra theatre, invited me to attend the Wednes- 
day night performance as the guest of honor for N. V. A. Weelt there. 
I went. I won't say 1 wasn't scared^ to death that I was going to hove 
stage fright. 

Before I stepped on the stage I was as frightened as I used to be when 
approaching the operating room. But the minute I stepped out In front 
of the foots, it was all right. I felt Just as full of conildence and as close 
to the audience as I ever had when I was playing the two, three, foji 
and flve-a-day 30 years ago. 



No wonder it seemed like home to me there. Up to the time Terry 
Williams sold the Alhambra 1 v.as press agent there. My old friends 
Jim Sllverthorne, Evan Thomas, Jim Brennan and Jim Corcoran were 
there to greet me and Marion Coates who was also a guest atirictlon 
brought me home in her car. 



For those who believe that casting actors because they are types Is a 
recent custom of managers, I have some news. There* isn't anything 
new under the sun. Brandon Tynan will back me up in this. 

At the Catholic Actors' Guild meeting the other afternoon, Mr Tynan 
spied Daniel Frohman in the rear of the room. The actor was making 
a speech at the time and very deftly brought Mr. Frohman into it. 

"Home years ago," he said, "when I first came to New York, 1 used to 
haunt Mr. Frohmna's office— and those of other managers. But some- 
how whenever Mr. Frohman happened to be casting, [ got m to see him. 
He looked me over the first time and said, 'Sorry. You're not the lyjie 
You're Just a little bit too short.' The fourth time this occurred I de- 
cided to do something about it. So I bought very high-heeled shoes, a 
frock coat and a tall silk hat. I was all prepared for the next time. A 
summons came from the Frohman office. They were casting and wanted 
to see me. 

"That afternoon I strolled in. all done up in my new regalia. Mr. 
Frohman squinted up at me. 

•* 'I had no Idea you were so tall,' he told me Anally. "This Is a boy's 
part and I'm afraid you're Just a little bit too tall!' " 



Being one of the speakers at the Catholic Actors' OuUd meet<ng, hav- 
ing my tea poured by the charming Helen Lackaye and drinking it In 
company with Daniel Frohman and then being escorted to ones car by 
the Reverend Father Fahey constitutes what I call no mean afternoon. 



The baseball fans needn't worry about Babe Ruth not coming back to 
them as good as new — or better. For his opera. .on was entrusted to the 
hands of Dr. Qeorge D. Stewart, who can take a person apart and put 
bim )>ack together again, and he' is in the general charge of Dr. Edward 
King. I know both of them and if a person insls'S'on having doctors he 
couldn't choose more wisely. Do. Stewart especially Is an expert at 
making a Cook's Tour of the human chassis. 



When Anne Nichols has nothing else to do— -cr Isn't coUectirig with a 
■team shovel the net from "Abie" — she spends a lot sending 
around big boxes of fudge to her friends. Just <iow she Is In Atlantic 
City on a fudge spree. And now I've got to wire her and tell her that 
since my doctor condemned me to a diet, five pounds of fudge to mc is 
just the same as five pounds of tempting poison. 



Not since the war, when everybody felt it his duty to assume a long, 
and serious face, have I seen so much gloom as there is at the Hotel 
Somerset since the announcement of it^'^ale. Man\ of the guests and a'l 
of the staff seem to feel that they are enacting one of those old-fashioned 
melodramas where the heroine has her home sold over her head and is 
put out into the cold, cruel world. This is all probably very wrong for the 
hotel ought to go on Just as smoothly under its new owners as it ever 
did; yet the attitude is easy to understand for the wholo staff knows 
when Mr. Nott leaves they have said good-bye to a friend as well as nn 
employer. Most have been with the hotel for periols ranging from six 
to fifteen years and the bell captain for nineteen. 

It means a loss for me, too, since it is the only real home I have 
known for^e last two years. They made me welcome when I left the 
hospital, even though I came in an ambulance, and most hotels would 
rather pee an ambulance taking sick people away than bring them 
in. My association with the house goes farther back iti.in that, however, 
for it was from there I was married and Mike, the porter, who has beeti 
there for 22 years, handed me into my carriage to go to the wedding 
(I've forgiven him for that.) 



^ 



It is going to be harder to reckon without our host, Mr. Nott, than it 
•ver was to reckon with him. Bills payable weekly! 



By this time I'm getting used to having things sjld out from under me. 
Peicy Williams sold his vaudeville circuit while I was press agent for it. 
Just as soon as I got netned down to my Job on the "Evening Mail, " that 
did a fade out to Mr. Munsey. And now my home goes on the block. 
Maybe they all want to get rid of me and that Is iha easiest wuy ;hey 
can accomplish it 



Among my callers last week— under the head'npr of life-savers thoso 
several days — was Mrs. Kerry Meagher, widow of our late beloved Kerry 
C. Meagher of Chicago. 



Henry Ford, I notice, is going ♦© fill the sky with flivver airplanes and 
automobiles will be passe. I observed to a fr.«nd that it won't do the 
girls any good then to carry "mad money," if they are told to walk. 

"Now," explained my up-to-date friend, "they 11 have to spend the 
'mad money" on parachutes before they start oui ' 




HARRY "Hickey" LE VAN 

In vaudeville assisted by the lady 
above 

MISS LETTIE BOLLES 

Lincoln Sq., New York, now (April 
23-26) 

. Direction— ABE FREEDMAN 



At the Jewish Theatrical Guild meeting .Sunday a silver gavel was 
presented to William Morris, previous to his departure for Europe. As 
Barney Davies abscrved, "Mr. Morris won't have any trouble knocking 
around Europe." 



Sophie Tucker says that people out west are much more outspoken 
than here in the polite east. In a hotel restaurant in a little Illinois 
town she came across this sign on the menu: 

"This silverware Is not medicine — do not take it after eating." 



Electrician's Wicked Left 
Too Much for Wife 

Chicago, April 21. 

Harry P. Gannon, an electrician, 
owns a wicked left hand, according 
to his wife, Genevieve Gannon. 
Through Attorney Leo Wel-i^kopft, 
Mrs. Gannon wants to get away 
frooi that damaging swing. 

I* her complaint Mrs. Gannon 
•ets forth that during an argument 



in the home one morning, Harry 
led with his left and deadly aim 
to her face. That settled the ar- 
gument for that day and the wife 
tbougitt her husband had completed 
his exercises upon her. But the next 
morning, says Mru. Gannon, he re- 
peated, and that was too much for 
her, also not the conduct of a lov- 
ing husband. 

Thj Gannons were ■aarried June 
7, 3924. 



Independents Producing 
Big Time Flashes 



Independents are producing 
more than 76 per cent of the 
flash acts for the big time with 
a corresponding decrease In the 
output of former standard big 
time producers. 

A new group of producers 
has sprung up, most of them 
Independents, to replace the 
pioneers^ Among the new- 
comers producing for the Or- 
pbeum and Keith-Albee Cir- 
cuits are Irving Tishman, Irv- 
ing Yates, Lew Cantor and 
Johnny Hyde. 

An formerly produced ex- 
clusively for independent 
sources and the Marcus Loew 
Circuit. 

Several explanations are ad- 
vanced for the apathy of the 
old line producers. The most 
reasonable Is their other activ- 
ities which embrace the legi- 
timate field. 'Another reason Is 
that the former acts of th<se 
producers are still playing and 
playable. 

The newcomers produce on 
a less lavish scale from a pro- 
duction standpoint, leaning 
more to novelty business and 
comedy than In an extravagant 
profusion of scenery and cos- 
tumes. In this manner they 
have been able to meet the 
standards required, and leave 
themselves a margin above 
production and overhead ex- 
penses. 



THE DRESSY SIDE 

By SALUE 



Rollicking Mme. Sana Qene 

Gloria Swanson's "Madam Sans Gene" Is a rollicking role. Her antics 
are deliciously amusing. The picture's beauty of settings and costumes 
la superb and the French glimpses, also her bored ezpreasions are lovely. 

The picture Is much too long. 

Gloria Is her prettiest in the laundress outfit of narrow strip dress 
with white apron, simple white flschu and white organdie cap. The 
snuff-box used by Bmlle Grain Is claimed to be a possession of Napoleon 
and is beautifully Jeweled. 



Russian Dancer in Veils 

Anna Robenne, Russian dancer, and Arthur Loesser, pianist, gave 
one of the smartest dressed audiences of the season an evening ot 
novelty at the Manhattan. Miss Rot>enne's interpretations are splendid. 
Her Russian dance, "Seven Veils and the Doll," staads out. She is 
a graceful, serious artist and her dancing is quite different. 

The doll outfit of the ruffled pink taffeta, dolled up with blue flowers 
and pink picture hat la in good contrast with her blond coloring and 
blue eyes. The most spIlTy Russian outfit scene is hers, an under dress 
of flowered crepe with bolero Jacket of tan velvet embroidered In gold 
and edged in fur. The full Russian chiffon white sleeves showing; 
many necklaces of pearls and a high coronet for head dress of pearls 
and Jewels with a flowing white chiffon veil is altogether unusual. The 
setting for the evening of various shades of mauve and green worn 
velvet gave the mellowness background needed. 

The audience's applause was most generous. 



Variety in Vocalizing ^ 

The program of the last of the Sunday night concerts at the Metro- 
politan, besides well balanced bad a variety of good vocalising. The 
Russian, Madam Saviennezya, looking decidedly attractive In a gold 
tulle, very buffant skirt with cloth of gold to hip basque, gold slippers, 
stockings with her wealth of hair dressed high, used her dramatic 
soprano and delighted her hearers. 

Madam Deluvois can boast of only a fair voice, which more tone 
coloring; better phrasing and good diiption might Improve. She looked 
well, wearing a fluffy cerise tulle creation. 



Spectacular Hipp Bill 

The Hippodrome's bill this week Is spectacular. Trlnl and the Venetian 
masqueraders' acts bubble over with melody, dancing, rhythm and color. 
The absence of three or four Jazs orchestras Is noticeable. Ruby Norton 
has a pleasing voice appearance and Is attractively dressed, wearing two 
stunning outfits. The violet satin and seal blue chiffon affair made very 
modish with full oversklrt of blue edged in flounces V shaped bodice 
trimmed In roses, silver slippers and flesh hose Is snappy. In her white satin 
boy clothes knee breeches, sleeveles coat, white blouse, cerise sash at 
waist and large rolled ' white satin sailor with cerise band she looked 
nifty, but her feet should be dressed In white rather than silver. 

Betty Healy'S pink chiffon Is a good debutante suggestion, made full 
skirt, trimmed In rose petals, cut low, sleeveless, v^om with a chiffon 
throw, pink satin slippers and broad bando of rhin^tones for head-dress. 

The girls in the syncopated toe dance and Zulu rigs lend the act much 
color, of corn shade of fringe for skirts, balero black velvet, and Miss 
Healy In red winds up an Interesting dancing act with much fun, sand- 
wiched In by Ted Healy. 

Trial's act was an inst&ntaneous success. A most elaborate shawl ot 
royal purple heavily embroidered in huge roses is used as a throw for 
one of the chair. The Venetian Masqueraders show good taste in their 
musical travesty. CoUette Bllen looking especially attractive in her 
dancing frock of white satin, very abbreviated. Olga'Boehm's voice is 
of good quality, she looking well in a peach shaCe of chiffon and satin 
embroidered. 

Irene Shaw's red oilcloth bathing outfit cut very decollette and worn 
with red high bathing shoes Is funny. The Woodland Echoes- With his 
crystal fountains. Hippodrome nymphs, etc., wound up a bill of unusual 
quality. 



nx ASH INJUBED 

Carlton Hoagland, on the coast 
all winter, returned to New York 
the other day with one leg in a cas.t 
from an accident. The cast was 
removed Sunday. 

Mme. Schumann-Heink, taken 
ill with Influensa at Sioux City, 
fowa, April 16, cancelled her con- 
cert date at that city. 

Helen Menken, leading lady in 
"Seventh Heaven," was operated on 
for appendicitis April 16, at Modes- 
to, Cal. 

Tom Dingle has been discharged 
from the French Hospital, New 
York, following an attack of pleu- 
risy. He will rest for a few weeks 
at Saranac. New York. 

Arthur Klein, the vaudeville 
agent, is now able to walk about 
without a cast upon his leg, injured 
some weeks ago. 

Sammy Howard (Howard and 
Norwood) 111 since last Friday with 
influenza, caused cancellation of 
bookings for the present. 

Vaudevillians confined to French 
hospital. West 34th street. New 
York: Helen Manning, Colleen 
O'Ryan, Jim Ten Brooke, L. 
Sylvestre and Charles Shelvcy. 

Jimmy Taylor, cornetist with the 
Commanders (Hofbrau Haus) Is in 
P'rench hospital recovering from 
blood poisoning. 

Mrs. Florence Gerrisb, office man- 
ager for Equity's New York head- 
quarters, will enter the Orthopedir 
hospital Friday for a spinal opera- 
tion. Several vertebrae are af- 
fected and the patient will be en- 
cased In a cast for about eight 
weeks. 



MOAOEMEinrS 

Anita Booth has replaced Elsie 
Lawson in "Dancing Mothers" at 
the Maxine Elliott, the latter with- 
drawing to enter a new production. 

Several cast changes were made 
in "Silence", last week. Walter 
Shuttl^wortti replaced Joseph 
North, and Elsie Cabot and Lysle 
Witherby were also added. 

Xfarjorie RambeaU, Robert War- 
wick, Thomas Irwin, Marie Curtis, 
Shirley Ward. Henry Whitmore, 
Kevit Manton, Franklin Pangborn, 
for "The Lion's Shar^." A. E. An- 
son will stage it and play a part. 

Ruth Nugent, Clare Weldon, 
Walter Wilson, Theodore Westman, 
Lillian Garrick, Harold Elliott, Enid 
Gray, Jerry Devine, Hermtne 
Shone, "The Family Upstairs." 
Galina Kopernak, •The Squall." 
Harry Humphrey, Curtis Cooksey, 
Charles Bickfors, Clarence Der- 
went, Frank Andrews, Roland 
Rushton, Andrew Malony, Richard 
Ranier, Edith King, Isabel Lowe, 
Mary Moore, Isabel Winlooke, Betty 
Lee Carter, Edna Turner, "Flames," 
formerly "The Right of the Seig- 
neur." 

Dorothy Dickson, London produc- 
tion, "Lady, Be Good." 

Stewart Baird, Kathleen Niday, 
"The Loves of Lulu." 

Carroll McComns replacing Rutli 
Shepley In "Cape Smoke." 

Julia Parker, premiere danseuse 
for Kosloff ballet, "The Love Song." 

William Maccart, John Anthony, 
Isabel O'Madlgan. "Sign Here." 
Seymour Brown will direct. 

Lolita Westman, succeeding Mary 
Carroll, "The Dunce Boy." 

Gregory Kelly, Lucille Webstet. 
"The Butter and Egg Man." 

Muriel Stryker, Donald Kerr, "The 
Brown Derby." 

Madeline Davidson, Edwin J. 
Guhl, William Balfour, Grace Con- 
nell, Eva Victor, Cosette Faustine, 
"Flesh." 

Joe I.Anlgan. John O. Hewitt. 
John Ferguson, "Three Doors." 

Roy T. Clifford, stage manager. 
"The Love Song." 

Fred Manatt, stage manager, 
"Artists and Models." 

Virginia Hassell, for Shubert 
show next seafon. 



Violli Leach, general understudy, 
"The Student Prince." 

Marie Margot Kelly, Charles 
Richman, Stewart Baird, Edward 
Crandall, Kathleen NIday, Clara 
Mackin, Sidney Paxton, Thomaa 
Coffin Cooke, Basil Maduro, Jack 
Terry, "The Loves of Lulu." 

Ruth Shepley, "The Backslapper." 
Rosamond PInchot, Stuart Walker 
Stock Company. 

Leila Bennett, "The Straight 
Shooter." 

Jose Ruben, Henry Miller's San 
Francisco Stock. 

Walter Folmer, "Dancing 
Mothers." 



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JDf ASD OUT 

Eddie Conrad was off the Hamil- 
ton, New York, bill Sunday with a 
broken leg. Dolly Kay left the bill 
at the Jefferson, New York, Satur- 
day, after the matinee due to ill- 
ness. 



ii 



HILTON AliD HURT FAST 

Hilton ' and Burt have dissolved 
their vaude partnership. Peggy 
Burt Is going It alone from now 
on and Is currently heading the 
new floor show at the Palomar 
cabaret. New Yo'-k 

At the conclusion of her present 
engagement Miss Burt will return 
to vaudeville in a new singing 
singk carrying her own accompan- ' 
1st. 



I 



The first issue of "Actors' Union' 
News," a monthly publication de- 
voted exclusively to colored artists - 
and players, is sent to professionnls. 
The editorial staff consists of Bart ^ 
Kenneth, editor; Telfair Washing- 
ton, district editor, and S. H. Dud- ' 
ley, business manager. The initial 
number is devoted to the re-entj 
union convention heic 
ington, D. C. 



lo the re-pnt< 
Id in Wash- 1 



Wednetdaf. April 22, 1885 



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VAUDEVILLE 



VARIETV 






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OH VAUDEYILLB 



SkrUnt«n> ttx^ wai advised br the Interstate Circuit of Texas 
lTattd«TlU«> It would furnish th» town with good vaudeville It the 
|9ini would furnish the Interstate with * theatre. It called for « 
lotal oC fSO.OOO. Harllngen citizens responded by Immediately aub- 
toorlblag 120,000, with an additional sale of 130,000 in stock. Corpus 
yChrletl will get In on it, playing the Interstate bills four days, with 
Parllngen getting them for three. 

A vaudevlUian now In a Broadway musical show decided to have a little 
^urty of hla chums In the company following the performance one 
evening. He personally Invited those /wanted. One young woman 
pleaded that ehe be permitted to bring aleng "a couple of close friends." 
The comedian agreed. 

"When the party had assembled and were about to alt down to the 
table, the young woman appeared. Behind her were 34 friends. 



Bob Carleton and Julia Ballew, at the Orpheum, Kansas City, 
celebratejdt', their home coming (home town) by introducing their 
live month old boy, Bob Carleton in, to the Monday matinee audiencei 
Since its birth in a New York hospital the youngster has traveled nearly 
10,000 miles with his parents. '■'•*■ ■ ^^ * •' 



Joe Laurie, Jr., will Join'the ranks not only of non-musical stars next 
eeason, but will probably enter the thin ranks of the author-producer- 
manager-star class, as he is "seriously considering" a songless vehicle 
written by himself for the fall. That he is through with girl-shows he 
fleflnitely announces, and adds that he will proceed with the rest of It 
unless someone shows him a book he likes better than the one he has 
written, and which WlUirftn Degen Weinberger, his guardian, has given 
the O-O and the O. K. 



Brendel and Burt are said to- have settled their suit against the Shu- 
berts for |18,000 on a claim of that amount for unplayed time on a con- 
tract, accepting the rest of the season in the traveling "Passing Show," 
with & weekly Increase to make up a goodly portion of the sum sued for. 



k An offer of |4,000 weekly for the Duncan Sifters in a New York cabaret 
^ was declined by the girls, through their contract with Tom Wilkes for 

"Topsy and Eva" preventing the Duncans from appearing elsewhere 

Without his consent. « 

^nis contract is binding upon the Duncans although they are half 
f Oilers with Wilkes In the "Tbpsy and Eva" show. 



The cry ^has come up from many vaudeville writers that work for 
theta has become increasingly hard to find, and in the various offices 
may be heard half a dozen different reasons advanced. One stich writer 
says that after considerable Investigation he has found vaudeviUians 
themselves today are writing their own material to a large extent. 
Unless an actor wants a sketch, or special songs, he usually creates 
his own ideas, carries them out and even writes the dialog. In the 
same way artists now often write turns for each other's vaudeville. 
There are actors who have turned out three or four current vaude- 
tllle skits besides the one in which they are' working. 



When Walter J. Scanlon was nicked for (50 per for his wife as alimony 
In a New York Supreme Court, Judge Tierney "went after" Scanlon for 
having adopted "the name of a decent man" as the court put it, referring 
to the late William J. Scanlon. ' 

Comment by the court was caused' through Walter J. Scanlon's name 
having been previously and fkrofesslonally, perhaps in reality, Walter J. 
Van Br^int. Under such a name he was a singer in vaudeville. When 
gQlng out as an 'Irish tenor," Van Brunt changed his name to Scanlon, 
smelting exploitation and promoting through Catholic societies on the 
s^ength of the Scanlon adjunct. According to Jl story in those days it 
was two years 'before the Catholics found out what "Scanlon's" real 
name was. 



i^apt. Irving O'Hay has returned to New York, his first peep at the old 
to'Wn since December 31. tn the three months of the interim the captain 
spoke at 83 banquets, having three return dates In one town (Lancaster, 
Z^O This is an unusual record for a humorist or lecturer. It gave the 
captain hut 9 days of rest in the 92 jiays out. Jumps also had to be 
contended with, as there IS no "breaking Jumps" for banquets at random. 
^ With a bulging bank balance Irving has gotten some sense as well as 
^ 4^11ars. He's "buried" his money for an annual Income so that when 




Variety is weekly reaching subscribers 12 to 60 hours before the 
local newsstands receive It. 

A subscription wtfll brl'^ig you Variety hours before it may be had 
from a newsstand, and, due to the yearly rate of |7, It is an actual 
saving of 13.40 against the 20c for single copies. 

Variety's subscription service has practically been doubled in speed 
with a view to eliminating the necessity of a permanent resident 
visiting a newsstand for a weekly issue. 

This service has been instituted for the sole ptu-pose of the station- 
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Recently a picture comedian had several weeks on his hands ir. New 
York. He offered himself to several vaudeville agents ami they wouldn't 
handle him, but finally a sharpshooter of the street took him up in the 
Keith ofllce and, through an official, framed six weeks of playing time at 
$2,000 weekly. The movie comic played the time, doubling between two 
big houses one week, collected his |12,000. had no nsent to pay. and ai 
a gift to the man who took him in the Keith office, sent |50 by liKs valet. 



Connie Madison, who Is Mrs. Johnny Dooley, is about to become a 
mother. Sfie was with the road "Follies" but retired before the attrac- 
tion closed Its season. Dooley is in vaudeville with a revue of bits from 
"Keep Kool" which had been inserted in th-> "Follies." The agreement 
for that material between Flo Ziegfeld and Paul Gerard Smith called 
for a guarantee of 26 weeks at $500 weekly, the "Follies" being out Just 
about tliat time. The "Keep Kool" bits were released back to Smith 
which explains their vaudeville usage. 

Smith and £L K. Nadel are in Chicago to promote a summer revue 
for the Loop. 



Writing annonymously to Variety, "The Cicero Sap," so-called by 
himself, wanted to know if Bonita was kidding in her suit to restrain 
a Columbia Burlesque show from using the title of "Wine, Woman and 
Bong." Bonitd alleges the title belohgs to her and the use of it by a 
burlesque company is damaging In reputation and money, 

Tlmt seemed to make "The Cicero Sap" laugh and remember to write 
about it 

"Isn't that darb?" he said. "When 'Wine, *Woman and Song' with 
Alexander Carr, Lew Hearn, Orville Harrold, Alan Coogan and Jim 
Mullen played every dump on the old Western Wheel (burlesque) for 
years. 

"Well, 80 long. Guess I'll sue Izzy Herk for copying 'Miss New York, 
Jr.' " 



Steve Clow, former publisher of the former "Broadway Brevities" and 
now in the federal penitentiary at Atlanta, under a sentence of six 
years, is understood to tmve been assigned to the doctors office at the 
Institution. . V .. • 



Colle Lorella, formerly an acrobat, has gone to the ranch of Paul 
Qulnn at Yocinda, Calif., about 26 miles north of Los Angeles. 



Vaudeville agents are multiplying so fast within the Broadway 
area some action is expected to be taken by the bookers to do buslnes.s 
with only those considered worthy and entitled to recognition; 41 
agents were in the Amalgated Vaudeville Agency (independent) one day. 

It itr believed that some agents are not empowerd to represent acts 
that are listed on their books, simply offering them toNthe bookers and, 
if acceptable, make a beellne to a 'phone or telegraph office to notify 
the act of its booking desirability. 



When Laurette Taylor goes into vaudeville next week, opening at 
the Palace, the second act of "Pierrot, the P»rodlgal," will be done 
with the same cast which has been performing the pantomime at the 
Actors' Theatre. The Keith office, however, to get away from such 
a long "dumK; act, have arranged for Miss Taylor to open in one with 
a short monoTog, and then to make a speech following the conclusion 
of the panto. Gallna Kopemak will be feature in the turn. 



Harry Marlow leaves New York today (Wednesday) on the "Maure- 
tanla," after having spent a week at the N. V, A. clubhouse as the guest 
of El F. Albee. Mr. Marlow came over to observe the N. V. A. Drive, also 
the club. Marlow upon returning home may suggest to the English 
variety managers that they adopt a similar manner of assisting the 
vaudeville organizations over there although he has not much faith in 
having a drive sponsored by all of the managers for a week. It may 
resolve itself into a drive for one night for a start. 

In England Mr. Marlow, who retired professionally about three years 
ago, is the secretary of the Variety Artists' Benevolent Fund, which 
Is somewhat along the lines of the Actors' Fund over here. It is, how- 
ever, apart from the Variety Artists' Federation, the latter an active 
protective organization. Mr. Marlow Is on the executive committee of 
the V. A. F. 

About the only active English theatrical organizations now are the 
V. A. F., Actors Association (which is fighting the V. A. F.) and the 
Stage Society, composed mostly of those legits who became dissatisfied 
and left the A. A. Both the A. A. and V. A. F. are union bodies. The 
Stage Society Is non-union and unattached. The N. V. A. is also non- 
union. , 

Old Theatrical clubs in England Uke the Water Rats and The Terriers 
have gone out of ««lstence. The Vaudeville Club and Knickerbocker 
Club of London also have passed away. 

Accompanying Mr. Marlow over, Just for the trip, were Mr. and Mrs. 
W. H. McCarthy. Though not a pro, Mr. McCarthy Is well known to 
the English show people and was among the charter members of the 
Water Rats. 



If George Price goes Into vaudeville Gus Edwards will book the act 
of his former protege, but will not stage it. Mr. Edwards is pro- 
ducing and staging the El Fey Club act. ; - . 



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Van and Schenck were awarded, the top line billing at the Hippodrome 
this week Instead of splitting the space with Trlnl, as originally laid out. 

The songsters requested the Kelth-Albec Circuit to give either one of 
Ihe two acts the headline billing, but not to spilt it. 

Van and Schenck have been regarded as headilners by the K-A Circuit 
for many seasons. The Trlnl turn was produced by Ralph Farnum and 
entered vaudeville six weeks ago. Before that the Spanish girl had a 
brief musical comedy career in this country with two Shubert musicals. 



Silvio Heln and Francis X. Donegan did a doable t\irn Sunday night 
at the Manhattan Opera House, New York, during the benefit perform- 
ance for the Northwoods Home at Saranac. Mr. Heln but lately returned 
from Saranac and Mr. Donegan was in the city for a week. Donegan 
sang while Heln accompanied. Both looked well and healthy. In Sara- 
nac they have been appearing doubly at entertainments. Donegan be- 
sides singing, danced as he did formerly. 

The habits of Saranac, mostly regularity of living, remain with the 
boys after they return. Mr. Heln can't remain awake after 9:30 at night 
and can't sleep after 7:80 in the morning. He doesn't want to change it. 

This week 'Tom Dingle Is going to Saranac for a rest 



Elsie Ferguson, provided she locates a suitable sketch while on the 
coast may go Into vaudeville upon her return. Ml.ss Ferguson is to try 
out a play while In California. Another posslbliUy for vaudeville is 
Fay Bainter, between seasons. 



A repO'rt in New York said Joe Howard Ii.'..1 murripd Anita Case, the 
prima donna in the ensemble act. Wiring Mr. Howi-.rd to the Orpheum, 
.St. Louis this an.swer was received: "I know nothing regarding my 

prima donna'.^ porsonal affairs." 

A Rift of 2,000 safety razors for the Ijenefit of the N. V. A. drive was 
made to Keith's Palace, Cleveland. John F. Royal, the manager of the 
hou.se, .sent out the razors with a letter mentioning the present, but 
adding th.it no one receiving anything .xh.irp should fail to send a piece 
of change to stand off the possible hoodoo. However, the donor said a 
remittance wa.s not Insisted upon and the razors rould he l<ept notwltli- 
stnndlng. The usual reply accocding to account was a |3 till or check. 



DAVIES AND PENNY 



(Continued from page 1) 
cided to plare the Swanson picture 
ill the Million Dollar. 

The original hookln? for "Zander" 
was April I'D. Learning the Swan- 
son picture would open on that date, 
the Hearst people did the old pres- 
sure stunt. The Douglas MacJl,eaii 
picture. "Introduce Me," was In the 
Criterion for two weeks and to have 
terminated April 24. The Hearst 
folks saw the MacLean crowd and 
asked them to cut down tre engage 
ment to one week. When the Hearst 
folks told them that they would see 
that We!»t Coast would give them 
some extra bookings in their other 
hou.ses and that the Hearst papers 
would also be nice a deal was made 
to take off the MacLean picture at 
the end of the first week. 

Called in Ann Pennington 
The Hearst picture h.ad been 
booked into the Criterion for a min- 
imum of three weeks. Hearst got 
in touch with Florence Ziegfeld, and 
the latter agreed to send on Ann 
Pennington to appear in the prolog 
of the "Zander the Great" picture at 
the Criterion. Miss Pennington was 
rushed out of New York and arrived 
here Saturday, Just six hours before 
the picture opened at th* Criterion 
that evening. Oumansky, the ballet 
master, was engaged to prepare the 
presentation and dances in associa- 
tion with Harold Home, managing 
director of the house. Hearst agreed 
to pay for the services of Ouman- 
sky as well as providing Josef 
Urban to supply the scenic Investi- 
tures. 

The Hearst papers then began a 
heavy advertising and publicity 
campaign by covering the news 
pages with the intelligence regard- 
ing the progress that was beiup: 
made by Miss Pennington In her 
trip across the country to be a guest 
of her friend, Marion Davles. Thi.s 
kept up all last week and ended in 
a blaze of glory on the arrival of 
Miss Pennington. Nearly every pic- 
ture star an executive of any prom- 
inence was at the Santa Fe depot 
to meet her. and, of course, the pic- 
ture layout was immense In the 
Hearst papers. 

, It Is figured that with Miss Pen- 
nington the picture may be able to 
remain at the Criterion for at leatt 
six weeks. 

Meantime wl^j Miss Swanson due 

-I jirrive, all of the other papers in 
town are telljng about her coming, 
white the Hearst papers are silent. 



RECORD FILM FLOP 



(Continued from page 1) 
berts have let the Astor go for a 
picture without first exacting their 
rental of $6,000 a week for the bare 
walls. They thought "Free and 
Equal" was going to be a tre- 
mendous excitement creator and 
the house would cash. They mad.i 
a deal with A. H. Woods, sponsor- 
ing the film, for a sharing agree- 
ment, 60-50. 

Woods bought the picture for 
$65,000 about eight years ago from 
Thomas H-. Ince. At various times 
since he wanted tc try to put It 
over, figuring he had a knockout 
and that it was big enough to road- 
show. Not until Sunday was the 
picture shown >nnywhere in the 
east other thati privately. Those 
who saw the film in Its originn.'! 
state that after viewing the Sun- 
day night showing that everything 
which might have caused the wallop 
in the way of excitement had been 
deleted. 

George Quits 

George, the colored operator of 
the pint size elevator that carrle.s 
one to the Wpods offices in the El- 
tinge theatre, who h/M been the 
manager of the lift (or IS years, 
saw the picture 'Sunday night. 
Monday morning he told 'Woods he 
wouldn't work (or a man who 
showed that kind of a* picture and 
left the elevator flat on the ground 
floor. Woods felt worse over the 
attitude George assumed than he 
did because of the flop. 

Speculation now is what the Shu- 
berts will do the next film man 
who comes info their offices try- 
ing to get a houfc for a picture. 



■ SOUSA OFF RADIO 

. (Continued Ironi page 1) 
tered a condition of his own, that 
while he ocfuinos the stage the 
"mil<i; ' iiuisl be sliut off. That has 
heen agreed to. Houaa's inviolable 
rule has been not to go on Radio. 
Pershing's tribute Wllllw a bronze' 
medal of hiras<-lf, coatioff .about. 
$3,000. It Ig t» l>e presented. viti4^ 
thf auspices of the Americaii L^-^ 
glon. ' 






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VARIETY 



NEW ACTS TlflT^lEK 






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'Wednesday, April 22, 1925 



BLOSSOM SEELEY with BENNY 

FIELDS (2) 
"A Brand New Act" (Songs and 

Comedy) 
33 Mint.: Full Stage: One and Full 

Stag* 
Palaca 

A new and different act in con- 
struction or routine (usually 
called) Is the present Seeley -Fields 
turn, for the first time in New 
York at the' Palace this week. The 
turn runs entertainingly, from their 
first song and a good one ("My Best 
Oirl") to their quite laughable Rus- 
sian dance travesty and make-ups 
at the finish. 

Just before the Russian bit Is a 
Spanish burlesque, that gets its 
quota as a comedy moment, while 
ahead of that Blossom Seeley puts 
over a ballad in a manner that 
never has been excelled upon the 
Palace stage. It has some inter- 
polated dialog for the final verse 
and Miss Seeley handled that ex- 
ceptionally, rather surprisingly, as 
hitherto she has been looked upon 
aa strictly a singer. The ballad is 
••You Left Me Out in the Rain." It 
Is understood to be a recent re- 
vival of an old published number. 
Another song, sort of medley, had 
a corking orchestration as though 
orchestrated for a pop band but 
taken over by tUt duo, who are 
without an orchestra of their own 
but have Charles Bourne and Phil 
Ellis as a couple of youthful con- 
cert grand pianists in Eton Euits. 
The boys had one duet with the 
grands back to back up centre 
stage. 

All of the numbers other than 
Miss Seeley's ballad were doubles 
for the two principals although 
Benny Fields got Into some of them 
more or less. His comedy was held 
down, neatly handled and got over, 
g This turn now has songs, speed, 
music and comedy, well placed and 
timed. A review of It in Variety 
from out of town (Kansas City), a 
few weeks ago said it is the best 
act Blossom Seeley ever has had — 
it is all of that. Sime. 



LEONA WILLIAMS 

Songs 

10 Mins.; One 

American Roof 

AVhat matters technique, delivery, 
stage presence and the other techni- 
calities if, after the first number, 
they're applaudi;jg, and whistling 
and clamoring for more every time 
after that? Leona Williams, a col- 
ored songstress, may be commented 
on for her make-up under a load of 
powder which fools nobody; she 
may be differentiated as a "coon 
shouter"; she may be scored for her 
shivery, shaking delivery, but if she 
stops the works in the second hole, 
what more can be said? 

Miss Williams is only known to 
this reviewer as an Okeh "•race" 
recording artist, said to have quite 
a following with her coon-shout 
••blues" numbers. She is doubtlessly 
a cabaret graduate. 

Everything she sells is in barbaric 
Jazxapatlon style and accompanied 
by intermittent laughs, probably un- 
conscious, although If she's a good 
show woman they might be purpose- 
ful, when she claps her hands pe- 
riodically and. causes a cosmetic 
bombardment from the heavy pow- 
der make-up she features. 

She pulls a smart trick with the 
second number, ti pop waits ballad 
which she starts off learitimately in 
the verse and then rags and Jazzes 
Jn the chorus unique deliverj'. 

Misa Williams makes a nice ap- 
I)earance and it wouldn't be sur- 
prising if her stuff went Just as big 
at the Palace as it did in the deuce 
on the Roof. Abel. 



MARIE CAHILL (1> 
Songs and Stories 
20 Mins.: Full Stags 
Palacs 

Marie Cahill's billins tella tt, 
"Songs and Stories," not the same 
songs, but most of tiie ' former 
stories told in the g^s^ of a phone 
converi^ation, an^ {ha ^me Marie 
Cahill. a long t^nie. away but un- 
changed. 

Miss Cahill's. numbers sound re- 
stricted. She 'has done a couple 
on the recording di.scs bift* whether 
of those at the Palace Monday 
night is not known. Cecil Mack and 
Chris Smith are programed as her 
song writers. 

All of Miss Cahill's songs are 
likeable. They have snap and 
melody, one particularly with snap 
("It's Time to Keep Away"). For 
a couple of short encores she broke 
into snatches of old success, such 
as "You Lika Me and I Lika You," 
also "Cousin of Mine" (bringing up 
a question whether Miss. Cahill or 
Clarice Vance was the first to sing 
the latter one). 

Mi.ss Cahill is .so thoroughly the 
artiste and so engaging upon the 
stage, handling so superlatively her 
own songs and talk, it shouldn't 
make any difference how long or 
how often away — she's always wel- 
come back — anywhere. 

Those of the May Irwin -Marie 
Cahilf-Elizabeth Murray clasB of 
real entertainers have become so 
few if ever there were very many 
or any others, that it's a treat is 
see and hear one of them once 
again. 

Billy Griffiths is at the piano for 
Miss Cahill. He seemed to enjoy 
her performance as much as did 
the audience, for Miss Cahill had 
to verbally thank the house at the 
conclusioi^ of her turn, Slme. 

"HOFFMAN REVUE" (6) 

Dances 

15 Mins; Full Stags 

City. 

Inside and out it was billed as 
the "Hoffman Revue." Five women 
and one man. The name "Hoffman" 
evidently belongs to the man, as he 
is a corking good dancer and in the 
routine offered is evidence he has 
been the teacher of th^ women do- 
ing the steps with him. 

At the City the act made a good 
impression. Seemed a little distorted 
in general frame-up, but has sev- 
eral dances that scored immensely. 
One in particular that caught the 
house and was sufficient to carry the 
act was a Bowery dance to "Side- 
walks of New York" music, done by 
the man and one of the girls, that 
was in every sense a corker. The 
man and the girl rough things up 
somewhat, but the whole routine 
is capitally danced, with the girl 
taking some swings and falls that 
enhanced the general results. This 
number was a wow In the City and 
for that matter would register sol- 
idly anywhere. The opening was 
slow, due to the style of dance, yet 
subsequent solos .ind double dances 
speeded it considerably. A Span- 
ish number was effective by the 
man and the slenderest of the 
women. A toe dancer does some 
excellent solo work, but for vaude- 
ville the bit was the tough dance 
routine. 

^he "Hoffman Revue" could stand 
some rearrangement. It has a lot 
of dancing talent and some positive 
applause winners that should help 
keep it working. Mark. 



DR. ROCKELL and 
THE MEREDITHS 
Two A«te (ptmying as one) 
SS Mins.; On* and Full SUgo 
Palacs 

In adding Madelyn and Norman 
Meredith to his own act Dr. Rock- 
well (formerly of Rockwell and 
Wood) is now dolnir two acts In one. 
Opening first as a monologist in 
••one," for his final curtain Rock- 
well informs the audlfnce the fol- 
lowing act has a couple of dancers 
who were the prize winners of a 
dance contest at Madison Square 
Garden. 

To see if they are as good as that, 
adds Rockwell, he will go into the 
audience and Judge with them. As 
the Merediths start to dance Rock- 
well appears in an upper stage box. 
grows confidential with the house, 
and intermittently humorously com- 
ments upon either of th« couple, 
their dancins or the costimies. 

Without Rockwell the Merediths 
could not be a big time turn by 
themselves. Their dances are simple 
ballroom stuff of a past date, with 
their best waits long ago done by 
Florence Walton. However, for 
their finish the nice appearing boy 
and ^rl have a neat little dance 
that looks as though evolved by or 
was especially staged for them. 
Rockwell, however, holds it up with 
his comedy, having by the time the 
dancers arrived gotten into the best 
graces with his single ttirn. 

As a monologist Dr. Rockwell Is 
seated In an arm chair. He talks 
upon health, how to care for the 
stomach and mentions osteopath, 
also chiropractors, exhibiting a prop 
he calls a human spine and lectur- 
ing upon that, closing the turn with 
an ordinary whistle or fife upon 
which hs plays the "Poet and Peas- 
ant" oTcrture with the orchestra. 
While tough upon the orchestra for 
only that fife. Dr. Rockwell didn't 
appear to mind it and certainly the 
audience didn't, for the audience 
bad continuously laughed at him. 
and they kept it up throughout the 
dancing act as well. 

In all of vaudeville it Is doubtful 
if ever there were another 36 min- 
utes of laughter such as caused 
Monday night at the Palace by this 
young man, Rockwell, who was Jus* 
as humorous when with Al Woods, 
but his fun of that day was not as 
broad as his "medical" talk of now 

Dr. Rockwell is the first mono- 
logist to b« credited with using a 
rocking chair or to be seate<l 
throughout all of a monolog. 

Bime. 



HOWARD and- LUCK EY 
Comsdy, Songs 
15 Mins.; On* 
American Doof 

Another of those weak male 
teams; straight and comic. Of the 
special material employed, the re- 
turns are weak and the sure-fire fa- 
miliar ad libs even spurned by the 
faithful American regulars. 

A picture number (restricted) 
opens in artists' smock get-ups. 
What Intervenes is spotty in returns, 
including the straight's ballad. The 
doggerel for the getaway, with every 
point based on sure-fire gags, got 
something. 

A small time act that can man- 
,»Ce In that territory passably well. 

Ahel. 



RODY JORDAN 

Sax 'Monologist 
13 Mins.; One 
City 

Intermittent laughter greeted the 
early section of Rody Jordan's act. 
He appears in .blackface and, be- 
tween a little comedy story-telling 
and songs, was Just passing along 
until he brought his saxophone into 
view. The instrument, with the spe- 
cial body coloring, is an elephant 
compared to tho^e in general use 
among the bands, yet Jordan han- 
dles it with skill and musical effect. 

He does a number a la Tom 
Brown, and it landed. Jordan Just 
about stands alone when it comes 
to playing that jumbo sax as a "sin- 
gle," and no doubt could work it up 
for more attention in the turn. 

Some of Jordan's talk seemed a 
bit too fiy for the City audience, 
while other gag flings struck a re- 
sponsive chord. 

Jfarfc 



ANYWHERE IN THE U. S. A. 



Mwmmm Al Wsii# 



BAADER LA VELLE TROPE (4) 

Cycling 

9 Mins.: Full Stags 

Hippodroms 

The meritorious offering of this 
cycling troupe Indicates a world of 
experience but it may have been in 
Europe or in the outdoor 'Aeia. 

The quartet is headed by a silver- 
haired man. a marvel on wheels of 
any description despite age and 
girth. Not only in those stunts In 
which the 4>icycles are traveling 
quickly is hJs work exceptional but 
even when the wheel is absolutely 
still, a trick requiring much more 
balance and agility. 

He is assisted by a yoOnger man 
in comic make-up and two attrac- 
tive women. All are excellent 
cycHsts. The finish with all four 
on one bicycle In different acrobatic 
formations Is super-fine. 

The act is nicely set and cos- 
tumed, the women making two or 
three attractive changes. It opened 
at the Hip to the kind of applause 
only given the best and can repeat 
anywhere. 



WEBER and FIELDS (4) 

"Reminiscsncss" (Comsdy) 
34 Mins.; Ons and Futt Btas* 

Palacs 

On March 20-week, lfl«, Joe 
Weber and Lew Fields last appeared 
at the Palace, New York. Pre- 
viously they had been there Aug. !!►- 
week, 1»15. Since then they have 
appeared together in a Shubert unit 
show, and Lew Fields also since 
has appeared without his partner 
at the Palace. 

Here they are back again, at the 
ace house of the vaudeville world, 
and gave It the biggest Mondays 
business the Palace has had this 
season. Before reaching the Broad- 
way house Weber and Fields were 
on the Orpheum Circuit, a trlunip/ial 
tour billed as a "Farewell Epgago- 
ment." But the "Farewell" doesn't 
go while those two birds can stand 
up together, for the public will not 
let them slip away that easy. 

One only had to hear the tu- 
multuous applause Monday evening, 
when the enunclator flashed their 
names and after they had appeared. 
They stood in mute silence. Catch- 
ing what they thought was a lull 
in the noise the couple started to 
go into the act but the anplouse 
prevented them. After bowing a 
few more times, Myer started- to 
tell Mike about the only quarter 
that he had for a glass of beer 
for himself In a drip -signed saloon 
that said it was sclVncr 8 per ceit. 
near-beer for 26c. And after that 
they did the "choking scene," and 
after that the "poker game" (in full 
stage), and to close, the "statue 
scene." • 

The present layout is reported to 
have been staged by Sam Bernard. 
It's brisk, breezy and funny. Just 
how tunny may be ^mderstood when 
It can be said th.at after having 
seen the Weber and Fields material 
butcheped, beaten and bruised by 
hundreds during 25 years or more, 
from turkey burlesque shows to 
Broadway productions, it still Is 
fresh and new and as funny as ever 
as these two incomparat>lGS do it. 
They but show up th»»*r Imitators, 
explaining why Kolb and Dill ni.d 
the other "Watt Street" lifters, died 
before they started whenever they 
started on any territory covered by 
the creators, Joe Weber and Lew 
Fields. 

In support were Armand Kiliz 
and Fodie Brown, with Mr. Kallz 
a class straight, and Ml^s Brown 
the prima donna. What tl ey .'ad 
to do they did nicely, with the sup- 
porting couple getting their own 
hit on an excellently done Iau4;h- 
Ing song. , 

W.eber and P!eWs have had tons 
of publicity; they have millions of 
admirers; they have hydraullo box 
office power, and they aie 22-karat 
laugh-makers. 

There is an accepted proverb be- 
longing to show business alone; t'nat 
it is not what you do but the way 
you do it — it entirely fits Weber and 
Fields from Joe's accent to Lew's 
choking. Bime. 



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ELETA GARCIA CO. (2) 
Songs and Dancing 
11 Mins.; Two 
American 

A dancing act thatTWS the mule 
half warbling and whistling be- 
tween costume changes. The foot- 
work is of the ballroom type, with 
a fast whirl as a finish. 

Miss Garcia makes two costume 
changes, with her partner in tuxedo. 
The dances are normally routined 
and without novelty. It should be 
mentioned that the male's whistling 
selection was seriously inipnlre<I by 
an earlier act on the bill whl-:h 
whistled likewise (but not tlic s'^nie 
tune). 

Placed Just ahead of the niin 
feature this couple held attention, 
although minus any fireworkn. 



SMITH and DURAL 

Songs 

15 Mins.; One 

Grand Opera House 

The nxan does most of the piano 
accompanying, giving the girl, a cul- 
tivated soprano, full flare with the 
majority of the numbers and occa- 
sionally harmonizing on the refrains 
of some. Both have appearance, 
personality and meritable singing 
voices. Although incorporating sev- 
eral pop numbers in the repertoire, 
they are prefaced with special mate- 
rial that makes them count for 
double value. The girl comes on for 
an explanatory introductory above 
the beaten routines, and dovetails 
neatly with her opening number a 
novelty ballad. 

The man counters with a bass 
solo, with the girl changing to a 
-N'apolitan costume and coming back 
for a pop medley that made them 
sit up and applaud. A duet neatly 
handled at the finish took the pair 
off to a good hand, and. despite re- 
calls, they rested on ir.elr routine 
without any encore. 

The turn was one of the high 
lights in the deuccr and has class 
and ability to hold this ppot on the 
best of bills. . ;.rfja. 



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ADVERTISING CURTAINS— DROPS— SCENERY 



Capt. Fred Wilbur, known as the 
•hobo of the air." rotogra.ure editor 
of the Houston "Chronicle," who 
left that city April 4 on a fiying trip 
to New York and return, did the trip 
without a cent in his pookets. It 
was framed for him to write a. spe- 
cial story of hla air fiight. 



NOT POP WABD 

III a .New Act review l.'j.«t 
\vo» i; in this dej^irtniert . it 
mcniioned that Will H. \\.Trd 
of "At tho Ktasc Door" wna 
probably "Pop- Ward, lornierly 
of Ward and Curran. 

•foi/' V.ar.l died April 30. 

:'j:i. 

"I'he Will H. W.u-d of the skit 
)evie\v«(l Is tl-.e former bur- 
'^9quc ooiiiedian. 



"JOE MENDI" 
Chimpanzss 
11 Mins.: On* 
Hippodroms 

The program calla "Joe M<^ 
the 1100.000 18-month 
chimpanzee with the Intelligc 
a five-year-old child. He is 
sented in vaudeville by L. B. 
enstoe, who m-ay or may not be 
large-statured woman in rii 
habit who deftly puts him ihrou^ 
his tricks. 

The five-year-old idea le fumiy 
adhered to and thus the monk doeg 
not even attempt any stunts f«g 
which a greater degree of intelli^ 
gence than that possessed hy ^ 
child of that age would be require^ 
In size the primate is a bit lesg 
than two feet tall and he is dressef 
in a natty business suit, with black 
bow tie, white shirt, felt hat, spats 
and cane. A good part of tha 
routine consists of riding a hobby^ 
horse, kiddle car and tricycle. "Joy^ 
does this with cuteness and dispatcS 
but shows no remarkably liumaa 
qualities dufing it. The same goes 
for the banging on a toy piano.> 

The best comes with the eatlnf 
of a meal by the animal trained la 
a chimp's customary way. It Is ths 
appealing laugh-winning qualities 
of the monk that gives the act "la 
chief value rather than anythinf 
extraordinary about his stunts. Tbg 
act was enjoyed and provides a 4SMti 
verting turn for the best of tbd 
big-time. 



NORTHWEST MOUNTED POLICE^ 

BAND (10) 1 

20 Mins.; Full Stags (Special m1) ^ 
Orpheum, Kansas City 

Kansas City, April 15. * 

Vaudeville regulars thought th«y 
had seen Just about all of the bands < 
but here's a new one, the Norths 
west Mountea Police Band, pre- 
mierlng in vaudeville. 

The organization has 10 snappy 
appearing young men, who, the pro« 
gram says, are appearing "Bf 
special permission of the Canadian 
Government." Clad in the regula-j 
tion red coats, black breeches andj 
wide brimmed hat. the bunch nmds| 
a pretty picture, and were plv« 
a warm greeting. 

While not a sehsation musically,; 
the band proved one of the mow 
entertaining seen here this season.| 
The selections consisting of tlM; 
latest popular numbers, were weBl 
played and without many frills, biit| 
in the way that entertained. *. 

A novelty introduction — a short; 
motion picture, showing one of the ; 
force in action and exemplifying 
their motto: "Don't come back un- 
less you bring your man, dead «r^ 
alive," worked the audience up t* 
the proper pitch to give the mU" 
siclans a hearty welcome when th*. 
redcoats were seen. 

During the act Janette Gilmorik ■ 
dan<^r, appeared for a short bit and J 
Ju«»t about tied things up» A tenofi 
solo was also introduceid the first' 
two performances but cut later as tt i 
did not fit. This bit will probably 
be filled by a robust baritone, al« 
though tha song would not 
missed. 

Tbe personnel is interesting- TM 
director is Serg.-MaJor Eddie ]EI« 
Uott, who directs from the drujpa- 
mer's position. Major Elliott's left 
hand was frozen off two years an 
while on duty in Western Canada* 
He is an accomplished drumnMi^ 
and liaa one stick fastened to hM 
wrist hy a strap. His winning smHt 
Is worth the price of admission. An- 
other member is Ken Murdie, whe, 
with seven other officers, follow'fd 
an Elskimo murderer for 3,000 Ytillei, 
straight north and captured hS(P> 
Others in the band are John Hill, 
Clarence M. Wittenberg, Harold A 
Anderson, Reginald L. Nelson, Mar« 
shall H. Reed, Ralph G. Jarrard. 
Ray L. Atkinson and George Col* 
lison. 

The band is being presented by 
Joseph E. Howard, who later h>- 
peara in his "Toy Shop" af>t. 

Hu'jh($- 



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NORA and SIDNEY KELLOGG 

Musical 

15 Mins.; Thrss (Special). 

Grand Opera House 

A mixed team with a n«>vtl i«»* 
sical act, gleaning the novelty anfl* 
through having their instruni*0<' 
tricked up as furnishings of the Pf»' 
lor in which their act is at:r.i:tivett 
set. ^i' 

The man opens with a ■■•fllo sflt*- 
The duo next renUT a bf H f^oW ^ 
an 9ld-fashioned clock, cintiniih* 
the routine on sofa plUftw Mmotl- 
flaging chimes and other i^f'^' •' 
furniture as camouflagf<l inst»«' 
ments. A xylophone duo on a hbrsri 
tahle brings the act to a nf.it fi"** 

"Well liked in the orcner .'.<rf «'* 
fhould click on !?«> r.ovf .'-y <"" '**" 
'e'luent bills. J 



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V^ednesdaj. April W, 1925 



VAUDEVai£ REVIEWS 



VARIETY 



11 



PALACE 



Like the Theatrical Hall of Fame 
mmaAM the Palac* program this week 
flhj^e old-tlmen and everyone a 
hladllner on the Mime bill. Weber 
■nd Fields, Emma Trentlnl, ClAsie 
"toftue. Marie Cahlll and Blossom 
flMley' And every one of them made 
rood Monday night before a capac- 
lt» house, a house only beaten by 
the matinee attendance the same day 
when the Palace held the largest 
crowd of any regular Monday this 
■oason. 

And of this bunch who stopped 
the show, the only one to do it— 
Trentlnl! Weber and Fle'ds would 
have stopped It had they not closed 
the first half, but even at that and 
with the intermission sign In sight 
the continued applause obliged Lew 
Fields to utter an appreciative 
apeech with Joe Weber Interpolating 
comedy asides. 

And Cl!<8le Loftus could have 

-topped It with ease, but she 

wouldn't, although Trentlnl could 

not help herself Marie Cahill had 

BO complaint on any score, and 

Itwossom Seeley with her new and 

HiMt act, appearing Just before 

Kp^ber and Fields, making an exit 

B&jjiimn. graciously mentioned the 

'^^m as next and expressed thanks 

to Lew Fields, whom, she said, had 

"brought her on from California and 

was responsible for her in the days 

when she "Toddled the Toledo." 

That sent the audience into a wave 

•tor Weber and Fields that did not 

«tep until for many seconds after 

"tfcey were In front of the audience 

Such prolonged, consistent and 

hearty applause never before had 

been heard for an act prior to its 

Inish. at the Palace. 

Weber and Fields, Miss Cahlll, 
Kiss Seeley and Dr. Rockwell are 
under New Acts. Dr. Rockwell, in 
the afternoon. No, 4, rocked the 
bouse with his double act (Mere- 
diths). At that performance the 
, Beeley turn closed the first part with 
Weber and Fields and Miss CahiU in 
the second section. At night Weber 
lind Fields closed the first part with 
Miss Cahlll No. 4, andt he Rock- 
well combined acts sent next to 
closing. Thai gave the flrat half six 
turns and the final end but three, an 
unusual lay out for the Palace, but 
one that worked out excellently. 

As the first of the big acU, Miss 
Loftua, No. 3, another return here 
for the phenomenal mimic, had a 
wide open sUrt. She did Lily Mor- 
ris doing "The Bridesmaid," and 
that much have been peaches for 
Lucy Weston, who was in front, 
while Sophie Tucker (The Dame), 
who stopped in on her way to panic 
the Riverside, heard Miss Lcftus 
■ing "Kathrlna" as Soph does, and 
repeat the chorus in German or 
Yiddish. Besides. Miss Loftus did 
a number by the Duncan Sisters, 
made somewhat lengthy through 
use of all of the dialog, but Miss 
Loftus' imitation of one of the Dun- 
oans doing the straight singing 
sounded exactly the way both Dun- 
cans harmonize. Probably it is as 
j[ood as the imitation Gertrude 
Lawrence and Beatrice Lille Jointly 
are doing of the same two girls iP 
a current London show. 

Lily Morris, now back home In 
London, may feel Intensely gratified 
to know that although she played 
Xbm Palace but once and was over 
here but briefly, the announcement 
by Miss Loftus of the Morris num- 
ber brought a surprising quantity 
of applause. Jeanne Eagels and 
.Mrs. Fiske were others mimicked. 
, The billing reads for Miss Loftus, 
•*Wi)rId'8 Greatest Mimic." She Is 
tbe greatest and in many ways. 

Opening after intermission Tren- 
tlnl with Brlc Zardo as expected at 
the piano felt kittenish, playful, 
<^ockerblock with animation; kid- 
ding through a couple of numbers, 
winking at Benny Roberts as she 
passed him, and meanwhile singing 
all of her numbers to the stop the 
Show ending. Across the street this 
Mfwek at the Strand Is Nailmova In 
"My Son" (film). Barring a little 
difference in stature, the Narlmova 
of the picture could be accepted for 
the Trentlnl of the stage or vice 
Tersa. 

Mentioning Mr. Zardo and Mr. 
Roberts, Mr. Zardo after one of his 
solos and while still seated before 
the piano threw a swift bow of 
gratitude to Mr. Roberts, leading 
the orchestra, before Zardo arose 
to acknowledge the tremendous ap- 
plause for his exquisite playing. It 
Isn't often a vaudeville house or- 
chestra leader receives a tribute 
like that from one who knows. And 
again, while Miss Seeley was speech- 
making, she mentioned Mr. Rob- 
erts, adding: "Benny, you always 
have been an inspiration to me." 
Pretty good for vaudeville where 
orciieatras are notorious for their 
faults through scantiness of mem- 

No. 1 held Lucas and Inez, a 
«iRhtly lift turn with the customing, 
*"ork and figures of the man and 
Woman making a picture for every 
move. In the second spot were 
peymour and Jeanette, a colored 
o<)U|.1p. with Jeanette doing and 
ovndoinB a male impersonation. 
Thp :ivi cin depend upon the man's 
two pcconiiir routines rather than 
|nt' worriiin s hnllads or her speeches, 
•i!ul till' tnuii kbuuld routine the act 
*• ji;?' (l:;n<fs are separated Into 
•'"vinp: !hf» iiirii pn per and the first 
pn.^orc. rv they will have trouble 
KP iin;; properly over in a big time 



house as they did Monday night 
when they faded away after steal- 
ing bowa and infilcting another 
song by the woman for the final 
encore. They need direction. 

Bime. 



HIPPODROME 

The Hip probably has had better 
all-around shows than this week's, 
but certainly none more gorgeous, 
spectacular and colorful In general 
effect. It is "doggy" entertainment 
throughout, with magnificent scenes, 
beautiful gowns and the male section 
In full evening dress, leaving the 
:omparatlvely bourgeoise tuxedos for 
the hoofers and acrobats. But the 
chief fun was provided by the two 
messiest-looking actors on the bill. 
Ted Healy and Roy Cummings, 
whose sartorial sloppiness is one of 
their chief selling points. 

Business Monday night again re- 
flected the steady growth of the 
Hip's popularity, the orchestra sur- 
prising with a complete sell-out and 
the shelves respectably dotted. Ar- 
thur West held the post of an- 
nouncer as a sort of surprise attrac- 
tion, unannounced and probably un- 
recognized until he spilled his mon- 
icker near the end of the show. He 
dragged Cummings out with him for 
every announcement, more than 
winning his quota of laughs with the 
nonsense. 

Interest centered in the appear- 
ance of Van and Schenck, their de- 
but at the giant house except for 
myriad benefits. The billing states 
this is their first New York showing 
In two years; and while this seems 
to be something of an exaggeration 
It has been too long, anyhow. The 
boys, dolled up In complete "soup 
and fish," were on second after In- 
termission and sang a lucky seven 
numbers to their usual havoc-bring- 
ing returns. Joe Schenck, though 
suffering badly from hoarseness, 
drove them to real tears with his 
latest "Sally" follow-up. Incidentally 
the fourth song about little ladies of 
that name he has used in as many 
years. The team is doing their 
usual routine of Irish, Dutch, wop 
and coon songs, all new and saga- 
ciously chosen. 

Trlnl was the associate headllner, 
one of three big, spectacular turns 
on the bill. The Spanish charmer 
followed Van and Schenck, her lav- 
ish act showing to best advantage 
In the rich settings of the Hip. The 
Foster girls appeared Just once dur- 
ing this turn, but they were not 
missed, as Hurtado's M&rlmba Band 
most engagingly fills In those mo- 
ments when Trinl Is not showing the 
crowd those Spanish steps and 
curves it is most anxious to see. 

Quite as colorful and attractive, 
although not, perhaps, so smart and 
artistic, was the Venetian Serenad- 
ers turn, closing the first half. This 
is a very worth-while musical act 
that has been playing the Interme- 
diate houses for some time. The 
manner presented here proves the 
value of dressing and embellishing a 
turn to the limit The dancing gMa, 
more than a score of them, were 
used for pictorial purposes only, and 
as such prove Just as valuable aa 
when they exhibit their well-trained 
but mechanical terpsichorean prow- 
ess. The latter was left to Coilette 
Bllen, a lovely little toe dancer, 
daintily stepping her way to the 
honors of the act. There is an ex- 
cellent instrumental quartet and 
some half-dosen vocalists whose 
solos seem rather strained and 
husky but whose combined choruses 
achieve splendid tonal effects. 

This was one of three acts held 
over from last week, the others be- 
ing "Joe Mendi" (New Acts), a cute 
though not remarkable baby chim- 
panzee, and Roy Cummings, who, 
with Ted and Betty Healy, were the 
only strictly comic turns of the 
show. Cummings, next to closing at 
nearly 11, took the applause gravy. 
His falls are wilder and more 
screamingly funny than ever, and 
the way in which he literally man- 
gles that well-known special drop, 
his clothes and even his pretty as- 
sistant, Irene Shaw, shows a fero- 
cious brand of humor that's some- 
thing new in the way of comic tor- 
nadoes. 

The Healys need a smaller house 
to get all of their Intimate stuff over 
the way It should go, but Boyle's 
Thirty Acres wouldn't be too big for 
Ted to get laughs once he hits his 
stride. They were fifth, following 
the chimp, and succeeded In turn by 
"Syncopated Toes," their own danc- 
ing act. In which Healy is even fun- 
nier than before. This holds some 
very fair adagio, acrobatic and toe 
dancing, but It Is Ted's bits with the 
two plants and on the flying rings 
that feature the routine. Whereas 
the wise talk in the two-act is bet- 
ter for the more sophisticated 
houses, this hokum and low comedy 
is what paralyzes them at the Hip- 
podrome. 

Ruby Norton, back from England, 
was third, with Clarence Senna pre- 
siding smoothly at the piano. Miss 
Norton is not dancing as much as 
formerly, but as a light prima donna 
her work Is of the superlative va- 
riety. Five numbers are Included, 
but It appears that two or three of 
them might be replaced by some 
more fitted to Miss Norton's talents. 
The Hip girls were on three times 
during this turn, attractively cos- 
tumed each time and dressing the 
act Immeasurably. 

A distinctive Interlude was pro- 
vided by the Pasquall Bros., eighth, 
with their remarkable hand-to-hand 



acrobatics. Here Is consummate 
showmanship and ease, but without 
the loss of speed or the sauriflce of 
really difllcult tricks that too often 
come with such o.ualltles. 

The Baader La Velle Troupe (New 
Acts), a quartet of excellent cyclists, 
opened with snap, followed by Stan- 
ley and Blrnea In a neat routine of 
dunces. The latter team gets away 
from the ordinary in its eccentric 
steps and the comedy and singing 
against which the dancing is bacle- 
grounded are not as bad as might 
be expected from boys who are first, 
last and always hoofers. 

A special Hip production, "Crystal 
Fountains." closed this heavy bill. 
It held a very picturesque scenic 
effect, with some of the girls In 
fie.ohllngs posing aa water nymphs 
In the fountains. Miss Blien danced 
again with the rest of the girls, and 
Hammer and Hammer and Will 
Ferry did frog contortionLstic stunts. 
Although it ran only four or five 
minutes it brought vividly back to 
mind many similar scene.*) in the 
days of the old Dillingham Hip pro- 
ductions. 



STATE 

One writing guy on this nefarious 
and illogical sheet last week grabbed 
the occasion and went to some 
length besides pain (to us) In one 
of those mlxed-up endeavors of hlan 
that he alone probably can under- 
stand, wherein he tried to point out 
that Variety's younger set of re- 
viewers couldn't get the whys and 
wherefores of small time criticism. 

That guy, presumably an A. K. 
from the way he talks, said the lax- 
ity in Judgment displayed by the 
children of the staff plus their Ill- 
mannered method of putting those 
misconceived opinions into print 
was Incomprehensible or something 
like that — anyway that's what a for- 
tune-teller made out when the no- 
tice was given to her for transla- 
tion. 

On behalf of the younger set and 
after a conference at which the vote 
was one, It was agreed that that guy 
has gone slightly nutty — that the 
real reason for his alaniming article 
on the youngsters was that he had 
fallen asleep during the American 
Roof show and to square himself, 
wrote anything he could think of, 
and cf course picked on the kids. 

However, small-time reviewing is 
small time reviewing and contrary 
to what hopes anyone may have, this 
"notice" Is going to leave a lot of 
room for the actual discourse on the 
entertainment at the State this 
week. Incidentally, such showman- 
ship as was displayed at the State 
Monday night was woefully lacking 
In comedy. From a Juvenile stand- 
point the lack of reasons for mirth 
was even more so, like, "Look, mis- 
ter, you're not k>okln.' " 

Bronson and Dale, next to closing, 
were the one genuine comedy act on 
the bill, and to make that unani- 
mou«i, Miss Bronson and Mr. Dale 
very nearly walked oft to thunder- 
ous silence. (That No. 1 against the 
other guy, right away.) Miss Bron- 
son Is carrying on very much as she 
formerly did with Johnny Dale con- 
tributing a snatch of hoofing while 
foiling his partner's semi-nut pat- 
ter. The act gives reason to be- 
lieve that it will entertain in any 
vaude house, but the State dropins 
were decidedly akeptlcal, and while 
they tittered a couple of times the 
patrons almost declared Coventry 
when It came time for bows. 

On the other hand, the Russian 
Master Singers are a quartet that 
should gladden the heart of Joe 
Plunkett over at the Strand. If they 
hang around long enough Joe'll get 
'em. Just an ordinary warbling 
foursome seemingly confined to the 
lesser theatres, and they were very 
close to a riot (That puts us In front 
of that guy twice). A feminine dan- 
eer la an added starter to the male 
vocallzers who solos once and marks 
the initial instance of the act com- 
ing from behind a scrim, which may 
be a cop on the CHierry Sisters Idea, 
figuring that If they get that far 
It's worth the risk. Of six num- 
bers the boat song was Inevitable 
and eventually submitted. 

Schictl's Wonderettes, a mannikin 
act, opened, providing passive fare 
with a well-worn routine of a rope 
walker, dancing, flying dragon, etc. 
Just how passive the entertainment 
was may be witnessed by the fact 
that the marionettes did about as 
Well as any opening act this house 
has he'd In weeks. (Oh, boy. do 
we hang It on that guy, or not?) 

Westony and Fonteyn were No. 2 
with piano selections and songs. The 
latter Is possibly a new partner fo'r 
the pianist who haa a registering 
voice that particularly gains atten- 
tion as It ascends. Westony is de- 
livering his three national anthems 
simultaneously preceded by a 
lengthy speech delivered in phoney 
dialect to the extent It's unneces- 
sarily broken up. An average act 
of the type holding no outstanding 
item that brought a spontaneous 
outburst which Westony hopped 
upon to get In a few prop words of 
thanks. (That makes us out front 
four to nothing if that guy hasn t 
quit reading.) 

Los CSelUs, an acrobatic turn with 
a novelty opening, was spotted 
third, designating an unusual pro- 
cedure for the State, novelty or no 
novelty. A song, dance, tumbling 
and some creditable rlsley work 
summed up this trio's bid for fame, 
which impressed an assignment 



coverer aa fair to middlln', and was 
verified by the audience, giving the 
act as rousing a sendoff as any 
other turn on the bill could glean. 
(Listen, checking up on that guy is 
a push over). 

Harry Stoddard's band was the 
big name out front, and correspond- 
ingly was the closer. Stoddard now 
has the boys singing and doing dra- 
matic recitations, but sustains suffi- 
cient gray matter to Include his 
New York medley which orches- 
trates about every section In the 
town. Nine pieces in this combina- 
tion which remains an average ag- 
gregation of music purveyors that 
listens as lacking a basic volume 
to give it a foundation. To coin- 
cide with the idea that Stoddard's 
outfit Is not quite all it should be 
the well-filled State turned on an 
applause avalanche that left no 
doubt to this opinion being right. 

Elinor Glyn's prize cluck, "Man 
and Maid," was the screen feature 
and screened as an uninspiring 
piece of work to the extent that 
the house gave it plenty of atten- 
tion and jsome hand clapping appre- 
ciation at the finish. (But split 
that with Fred, and he'i not in the 
chicken class, which still gives 
us 1.000 per cent, over that other 
guy). 

AM in all. you can easily see from 
reading this that it's only the abil- 
ity to ruin typewriters and a Mon- 
day night with a couple of hours 
to kill that giveh that guy high 
pressure, hence he takes to wrltin' 
sermons. 

Leaving it to you, can you 
Imagine what would happen to that 
bozo if Variety ever started a box 
score on vaudeville critics? 

Bkiff. 



As evidence above that the 
younger reviewers do wander 
around the small time but think of 
something else, the mention of Dale 
and Bronson carried no reference 
to the Injury to Johnny Dale's foot, 
obliging him to cut down on hla 
strenuous dancing. It denotes 8klg 
went to the State Just to see the 
show and nothing else, besides 
h«,ving Ills mind on a date instead 
of the performance. 

That this young man was able lo 
remain awake during the show is 
not indicative of faithfulness to his 
Job, but merely that he did not 
wish to miss said date. 

And to term Mr. Wcstony's dia- 
lect "phoney" la being facetious, for 
it's doubtful If It Is phoney since 
Mr. Westony has been using it so 
long that by now It roust be a part 
of him. 

Also the reference to the Russian 
Singers and the suggestion to Joe 
Plunkett. Mr. Plunkett Is the man- 
ager of the Strand, New York. That 
positively proves this member of 
the younger set did not hav his 
mind on his business, or he would 
have held out to either make the 
Russians advertise to "get F»lunkett 
or Plunkett advertise to get the 
Russians. 

It still being Monday night and 
still later, with the reviewer pre- 
sumably away on his date and the 
A. K. still working, the rest of it 
can hold' over. Bime. 



GRAND OPERA HOUSE 

An ideal show for the 40-cent top 
at this Independent small timer 
for the first half and probably one 
of the best small time bills the 
house had had in some time. A 
packed house also Monday night, 
which is nothing to sneer at In this 
section as neighborhood competitors 
will attest. Four famlliara and two 
new turns compriaed the six-act 
brace, with the usual cinema fea- 
tures thrown In for good measure. 
The new ones were Nora and Sid- 
ney Kellogg, contributing a mus- 
ical act In the opener, and Smith 
and Duval, a nifty mixed singing 
duo In the follow up (New Acts). 

Ketch and Wllmar treyed It to 
good results, with the ventrlloqulal 
contribution of the man again the 
outstander, and could t^ave remained 
Indeflnitely as far as the mob out 
front was concerned. 

Jean La Costa held the follow-up 
assisted by six boys In cork and 
contributing a minstrel flash. Miss 
La Costa in Prince Albert and 
trousers served aa interlocutor for 
the early portion, with the routines 
of songs and dances by the men 
spaced by gags and" foolery from the 
"ends," and some particularly good 
stepping by a male dancing team 
that was not billed but are easily 
the mainstay of the act from an 
applause getting angle. Miss La 
Costa later changed to a soubret 
costume ,and also showed some 
lively stepping, with the mob going 
into a speedy dance tempo for the 
finish. 

Shriner and Fitzimmons garnered 
comedy honors In next to shut with 
their newsstand act in which Fitz- 
immons "old boy" panicked them 
Just as heavily ns when the act Was 
new. Shriner makes a clean-cut 
straight and is a good feeder for 
the comic antics of his partner. 

Johnson, Reed and Powers, (wo 
men and a girl, cloa«'d with a fax' 
ri.mbination of acrobntlrs while on 
roller skaes. showing some rPtriarU- 
able h.'ind-to-hfind and head Ixil- 
nnclriK whllo whirling around tho 
stage on i..i1its. r,iUni. 



AMERICAN ROOF 

Quite a «how at this Loew house 
the first half, with a couple of 
flashes to punctuate it brightly. 
Jim Toney and Ann Norman were 
the wow of the evening with their 
comedy classic. It whammed 'em 
Just aa tellingly at the American aa 
it haa in the past at the I'alace. 

Gus King's "Melodyland" la a 
musical flush, closing the first half 
on the Roof and satLsfactory for the 
(frade, but hardly destined to grad- 
uate beyond the pops with the prea- 
ent frameup. It's probably a family 
affair, three males and two women, 
the boy being featured In the rou- 
tine. His comedy Is not strong, but 
at the piuno and the other aolu blta 
he aatiafies. There is room for Im- 
provement with re-routlning to mix 
up the reeds and brasses Judiciously 
ind not stress either in solid quintet 
formations as is done. It does not 
make for the happiest results. 

The Wilson Trio opened. The 
girls do all sorts of dancing, not ex- 
traordinary, but aulflclent for the 
small time purpose thereof, and at 
that none too strong in the opening 
alot. The toe specialist Is amateur- 
ish; the sister team not much be- 
yond that. Leona WlUiamfl (New 
AcU). Howard and Lucky (New 
Acts). 

Plant, Holmes and Co., formerly 
Plant and Co. It's the same vehicle, 
"Matter of Form," with the straight 
and dialect comedian discussing a 
legal form erewblle the comic con- 
centrates on a human form on dis- 
play in a shop window. The 
straight's discourse on the clauses 
In the legal paper are misapplied to 
the feminine figure for plenty of 
laughs. The rest of it is familiar 
but liked. 

Rudell and Dunigan are a nice 
appearing couple that can advance 
with material. (Some of these small 
time reviews and their constant 
plugging anent "need material" 
sound like vaudeville authors' prop- 
aganda, but that goes for many 
turns which are handicapped by 
home-made or pieced -together rou- 
tines.) This boy and girl at piano 
combo la not wholly lacking in re- 
stricted stuff, but It's more a ques- 
tion of Improving on It for some- 
thing above the big three-a-day 
consumption. 

Toney and Norman were a comedy 
panic and the Five Lelands found 
them milked but polite. It's a large 
lineup for a hand-to-hand and 
ground tumbling act, and the qties- 
tlon of salary should figure for five 
people, because it's nothing beyond 
an opener or closer. 

Buster Keaton's "Seven Chances," 
feature film. Abel. 



cvn 

A show shy somewhat on comedy 
but plenty of dances and Jazzedy 
music and a "Charleston" contest. 

With it all was "Tainted Money," 
a film with some thrills. 

The Lumara opened tbo shoVr. 
The man fills In acceptably by act- 
ing as "props," the woman doing 
the feature Work atop tables and 
chairs, her closing trick up olose to 
the edge of the wings, requiring 
skin, practice and nerve and well 
executed. Much applause. Walsh 
Sisters (New Acta) were followed 
by Fagg and White. They enter- 
tained and then knocked the au- 
dience galley west when the "hi 
yaller" doffed the wig and revealed 
a smiling youhg man. The other 
man does a characterization that 
works in harmony for the coarse 
comedy effect through the verbal 
by-play Indulged In. 

Isabelle D'Armond and Lew 
Hunting dished up a comedy 
sketch with laughs and applause at 
the finish. It's a skltwhere a hubby 
phones home at Hie last minute 
that he's bringing the boim for din- 
ner and wifey rebels and tells him 
there's nothing to eat. the baby 
must be washed and that she's go- 
ing to the movies. 

Miss D'Armond does her best 
work in her scene with tlie boss, 
when she tells him a few things 
about her hubby. Mias D'Armond 
and Mr. Hunting work hard all the 
way to put It over. 

Rody Jordan (New Acta) got 
away slowly, but finished strong 
with his Jumbo saxophone. Then 
came Paul Zlmm and Band, the 
same band originally billed as Paul 
Zlmm and hla Chlcagoana. They 
were aure-flre. Zlmm gives th(» 
kind of topical stuff the family 
neighborhoods revel in. Some novel- 
ty and versatility* through f»i>eclal 
numbers, worked for results. 

Shannon and Leeming next to 
cloning held the spot nicely. Their 
style of two-man comedy, while fa- 
miliar in all the pop houses through 
this pair having played them, 
swept along to laughing returns. 

The Hoffman Revue (Mew Acts) 
closed the variety end. with the 
"Charleston" contest proving a real 
feature through the house rooting 
hard, long and loud for a neighbor- 
hood entrant. Mark. 



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Kalth'a Blppodrome 

Hollondcra 

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F Joafarlaa 

W Wcat lIcQIntr 

Nora Bayea 

Boatocka Bchool 

Avon Comody 4 

Mai Klea 

(Ona to ftU) 

Kaltt'a FalMO 

lAuratta Taylor 
Wllda Bennett 
▲ Veacey A Band 
Fcnion A Viclda 
Joe ranloB Co 
. (Othara to flU) 

Kattk'a Bivcnida 
TaB Ml Scbeack 
Travor * Harrla Co 
Bdm'nd Braaaa Co 
Book 4k Halajr 



Proctor'a ItSth M. 

Id balf (23-20 

} Qolfera 
Douglaa A Clara 
A A M Havel Co 
Harry Orlbbon Co 
Qaaton Palmer 
(One to Oil) 

lat half (t1-l() 
Muatcal JobnatoBi 
(Othera to nil) 

Sd half <30-S) 
Caatlcton A Mack 
McCarthy A Sten'd 
Whiting A Bart 
(Othera to fUl) 
rroctaira Mtb 8t. 

M half (U-t«) 

Max Zinuner 
Dunn A L.aMar 
Morrla A Shaw 
Bdna Backlar Co 
Rome A Qaat 
(Ona to fill) 



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Diractlaa MAX HABT 



Jndaoa Cola 
tH Arleya 
Shona A Sqnirea 
(Othera to fill) 

K«lUi'a Slat M. 

Itveaa A laaa 
Mallnda A Dade 
OaatoB Faimar 
Wright A Diotrica 
Xja*Titt A L«cfcw'd 
(Oaa to All) 

Kaltk'B Bajral 

Baym'r A Jaanette 
Klark A Jacoba 
(Othara to All) 
Sd halt 
MoKtaalck A H 
Senator Mnrpny 
<Othara U fill) 



Ah Baa A Joe 
(Othera to All) 

Sd half 
Rolley A Boheppa 
(Othera to BID 



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■th«l Parker 

BoTaa A nint 

Tola 

Bobby Folaom 

Bobby Hlggini 

(Othera ta fill) 

Vaaa* CMtoeaaa 

Vera Oordaa 
Sot Browning Co 
Bewell Sia A Co 
(Othera to All) 

Id half 
Dave Roth 
TAB Healy 
Syncopated Toea 
(Othera to All) 

, Maaa' FraakUa 
TAB Healy 
Syncopated Toea 
King A Beatty 
Chrleto A Ronald 
St Claire A Moore 
(Othera to fill) 

Sd half 
Krafta A Lamont 
Joa Freed Co 
Healy A Croaa 
(Othera to All) 

Kalth'a Fordbam 

Rooney A Bent Rev 
Davia A McCoy 
Davia A Pelle 
(Othera to All) 

Zd half 
Beaala Wynn 
Rooney A Bent Rev 
Bt Clalra A Moore 
(Othera to All) 

Maaa' Kegeat 

Tie Plant Co 
Dave Roth 
MoXay A Ardlna 
Sawyer A Bddy 
Margaret Ford 
(Oaa to All) 
Id half 
Courrler A McW 
John B Ifymer Co 
Howard Girla 
(Othera to fill) 

Maaa' Hamilton 

Richard Krane 
Ruby Norton 
Valentine A Bei< 
Lane A Byron 
(Othera to All) 

' 2d half 
King A Beatty 
M W Clarke Co 



lat half (27-21) 
Caatleton A Mack 
Chaa AlthoS 
(Othera to All) 

2d half (lO-l) 
Mualcal Johnatona 
May A KUdnS 
(Othera to All) 

Fraetar'a Sth Ave. 
2d half (2l-2«) 
Hoffman A lAmbert 
a Oriffea Oo 
Homer Ung Oo 
Bewell Siatera Co 
Ryan A l<ea 
Rae Samnela 

lat half (2T-2t) 
(%aa Brlckaon 
Senator Mnrphy 
Ona Bdwarda Rev 

(Othera to All) 
24 half (20-S) 

Brown A Friend 

Jack Oaterman 

(Othera to All) 

FAB BOCKAWAT 

CatamMa 

2d half 
Harry Dalf 
Roalta 

(Othera to All) 
BBOOKLTN 

B. F. Albaa 

Beany Leonard Co 
Anttqoe Bhoppa 
Roy Cummlnga Co 
Mr A Un 3 Barry 
Teddy Claire Co. 
Marguerite Padula 
Boyd Bentcr 
Hlly 
I Pleroftya 

KHth'a Baahwlck 
Sophie Tucker 
Harry J Conley Co 
Herahel Henlera 
Smarty'a Party 

Billy Farrell Co 

Eddie Nelaon 

M Stewart Co 

(Two to nil) 
Moaa* FUtlm"h 

Mlaa Juliet * 

Stanley A Blrnoa 
Ryan A Lee 
Juta Valey 
J B Stanley 
(Othera to «11) 
Kalth'a Orpbeom 

Brown A Friend 
Clifford A Marion 
Hawthorne A Cook 
(Othera to nil) 

2d half 

Clitrord A Marlon 

Hawthorne A Cook 

(Othera to All) 

Moaa' Blvera 

Beeaie Wynn 
Milton A Capaon 
Howard Olrla 
(Othera to All) 

2d half 
Bernard A KelUr 
Monroe Broa 
McKay A Ardlne 
(Othera to AIU 
Kelth'a Oroanpoint 

2d half (23-26) 
Reno Boddy A It 
Roblnaon Toung Co 
Haynea A Beok 
(Othera to All) 

1st half (27-29) 
I.. Ordway Co 
Harry Qribbon Co 
Robey A Oould 
(Otbera to All) 
3d halt (30-3) 
I Spiro A Wohl 



ALBANY, N. T. 

Proetor'a 

Dave A Treaaie 
Qllbert A Maye 
Kramer A Broylr 
Cameo Ramblara 
(One to All) 

2d haU 
Bob Hall 
Dolly Davia Rev 
(Three to All) 

ALUENTOWN, FA. 

Oalawlal 
Brent Hayea 
Kenny A Hollla 
'6hnra Rulowa Co 
(Three to All) 

2d half 
Dublin I 
N A a Verga 
Smith A Barker 
Leo Beera 
Ben MeroflT Orcb 

AM8Ta>AM. M.T. 
Blalt* 

Martin Harvey 
Fournuahlng 
Mallen A Caaa 
S Patleya 

Id half 
The Mclntyrca 
Honeymoon Crnlaa 
(Two to All) ' 

ALTOOMA, PA. 

Mtocblav 

2d half 
Al'a Here 
Johnny Murphy 



Tom Swift Co 
Chaa Irwtn Co 
Harry Kahna 

Baataa 

McFarl'd A Palace 
Marahall Montg'm'y 
McLellan A C^araon 
Al Garballe Co 

Oordoa'e Olympla 

(Scollay Sq.) 
Van A O'Donnell 
Laura Ormabaa 



OHBSTEB. PA. 

Bdgamaat 

Pard Ma A H N O 

CINCINNATI, O. 

B. F. Helth'a 

The Duponta 
Grace Hayea 
Jean Adair Co 
Zelaya 

Burke A Darkin 
I»ckett A Palgo 
Klein Broa 
t Dubakya 

Pateea 

Leach La Q I 
Bdmunda A LiavelM 
Igoratte Girl 
Berk A Bawa 
Pinto A noyle 
Veraatlle Uctetta 
Chief CaupoUcan Co 
CL'SB'O. W. VA. 
araa« 
Kaaesawa I 



Batty Lou Co 
Marloa A Jaeon 
Markwith Brua A B 

OBKBNBB'O. PA. 
Htraa4 

Musical Wlnt>-ra 
Lucille A Cockle 
Looking Through 
Bert Walton 
L Stoutenberg 

2d halt 

Gray A Bella 
Murray A Maddox 
Fortunello A Clrll 
(Two to All) 

HARBI8BCBO, PA. 
Majeatle 

Jack Blrchley 
Meyera A Amy 
C Wllaon Oo 
BAG Sherwood 

Id halt 
S Galllnl Co 
Ann Suler 



3 Paaqualil Bros 
(Ona to All) 

lAWB'CC, MA89. 
Basplra 

T A A Waldman 
Carl McCullough 
Harry Linton's Hev 
(Ona to All) 
Id halt 
Bonia 

U LInton'a Rev 
(Two to All) 

IX>DIRTUXB. RV. 
B. F. Kelth'a 

Wlnton Broa 
Gehan A Oerlttaon 
Bldrldge Bar A (> 
ArnauC Broa 
(Two to All) 
Id half 
The MItchella 
Maud Barl Co 
Bryan Falrchlld Co 
Victor Graff 
Sinclair A Gasper 



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■re in handling accounts smountlna to One Hundred Thousand Dol- 
lars par ysar or more. 

THE FAUY HARKUS VAUDEVILLE AGENCY 

1579 Broadway CHICKERINQ 6410-1-2 NEW YORK CITY 



Holmea A LaVera 
Sheldon A V Horn 

Oavdoa'a OlnarlA 

(Washington St.) 
A A L Davlda 
Will Ward 
Plloar A Dooglaa 

BVTFAliO 

Skat's 

Meehan'a Canloea 
F Rlchardaoa 
Pepito 



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TRIO 

CloMd a 10-Act BiU 



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PHI LA. 



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WEEK WASHINGTON 

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Broadway 

The Norvellea 
Shafer A Bernlea 
Moher A Bldrldge 
Cleveland A Dowry 

A8HKVILI.B, N. C. 




Dlreetioa DAVB BABLOHKY 



O Kerr A Bd 
(Others to All) 

Voaa* JeffMVon 

Paaqoali Broa 
Krafta A Lamont 
Healy A Croaa 
TaA Clalra A Bd 
(Two to All) 
>d half 

lawyer A Bddy 
Vera Gordon Co 
Bewell Blstera 
Joa Browning Co 
Davia A McCoy 
M Ford 
Talentlaa 4 Bell 

ta All) 



Eddie Leonard (>o 
(Others to All) 

Keith's Prospari 

2d half (33-3«) 
Caatleton A Vark 
Wilfred A Clarke C 
W Mantb.^y Co 
(Othera to All) 

1st ha!f <2;-2) 
Merritt A Cuughlln 
Clark A Crosby 

Eddie Lejnaru i'o 
(Othera to All) 
3d half (30-3) 

Gordon's Uoks 

Seymour A JSiik'.etle 

Doctor Rockwell 

The Merediths 



Id half 
Marie Hart Co 
Nan Travelina (^> 
Kent A Allen 
Winchester A Rosa 
DIeht Sia 

ATLANTA, OA. 
Forsytho 

(Birmingham apllt) 

lat half 
Violet A Part 
Jacque Hayea 
Wise A Janese 
Baat A Dumka 
She Him A Her 

BALTIMOBB, MD. 

Maryland 

George Latonr 

Salt A Pepper 

Beatrice Harford 

Pietro 

Ladova 

Artie Mehlinger 

Weber A Fields 

Edith Claaper 

Harvard Wl.iu A « 

BATON B.. i:.A. 
Colambla 

(Shreveport apllt) 

lat half 
Merle A Frienda 
Snow A Stgworth 
T..ydell A Macey 
William Eba 
La Palva 

BINGTON, N. T. 
BlaghamtoB 

Artie Nolan 
Comp'm'a of Season 
Vo« A Talbot 
Weir's Elephants 

2d half 
AJax A Emily 
Towers A Darrell 
The Parlslennes 
(One to All) 

BIRM'HAM. ALA. 

Lyrla 

(Atlanta split) 

1st half 
3 Lordena 
Melville A Rule 
Those Dere Glrl^ 
Walter Bfower 
llarmonyland 

BOSTON 

B. F. Keith's 

Mme Trentlnl & Z 

Marie Cahlll A Co 

Berkea A Terry 



Patrlcola 
Pattl Moore Bd 
Julius Tannen 
H Nawrot A Boys 

CAMDBN, N. J. 
Towers 

Galnea Broa 
Carrie Llllio 
Roxy La Rocca 
4 Uuabanda 

2d half 
Bert Smith 
(Three to All) 

CANTON. O. 
I«yoo«m 

B Bouncera Co 
Gray A Belle 
Mack A Stanton 



lf~liack 
Alma Mater Mary 
Allen A CanAeld 
t Jolly Corka 

2d half 
Vim B A Health 
Burt A Lehman 
(Three to All) 

CClRVBLAND, O. 

Palaoo 

1 Danubaa 
Vera Lavrova 
Keno A Oraea 
R C Denchley 
Deno Rochelle Bd 
Puck A White 
Mary Haynea 

lasttist., 

Juggleland 
Jerome Grall Co 
Harrison A Dakln 
Verdicts of 1>2( 
Van Hoven 
Lorner Glrla 

COLUMBUS, O. 
B. F. Keith's 

Tune In 
Ernie A Bmle 
Marino A Martin 
H Herbert Co 
Al A F Htcdmaa 
Jean Bedlni Co 

DATTOK 
B. F. Keith's 

The Mitchells 

Maud Barl Co 

Bryan Falrchlld Co 

Victor Graff 

Sinclair A Gasper 

JAB Morgan Bd 

2d halt 
Winton Broa 
Oehan A Qerltaon 
Bldrldge Bar A B 
Arnaut Broa 
(Two to All) 

DBTBOIT, m^H. 

Tesapls 
Rich Hayea 

Stanelli A Douglaa 
Wm GaxtoB Co 
Jans A Whalen 
B Bvans A Girls 
Browne A W'takcr 
Frankle Heath 
Anstrallan Dflsos 

KASTON. PA. 

AMo Opera Hoaso 

Dublin t 
NAG Verga 

Smith A Barker 
Leo Beers 
B Meroff Oreh 
Id halt 
Brent Hayea 



Philbrick A De Voe 
(Two to All) 

HAZLKTON, PA. 

Feeioy's 

Dorothy Nellaon 
Pekin « 
(Two to All) 
2d half 
Serg Franklin Co 
Cook A Oatman 
Barrett A Cunneea 
Thompaon Enter 

H. POINT. N. C. 

Amerlcaa 

(Jackaonvllle apllt) 

1st half 
Johnson A Baker 
M Harper Co 
D Richmond 
Great Howard 
C felling Co 

HOLTOKB, MASS. 
▼letMT 

Alice DeOarmo 
Barl A Mathewa 



JAB Morgan Bd 

LOWBIX. MA88. 

B. F. Keith's 

Carnival of Venice 
Bd Lowry 
Uoyd Nevada Co 
Marcellne D'Alroy 
W A O Aheam 
Block A Danlop 

MACON, OA. 

Qraad 

2d half 
Bill A Blondy 
Brown A Lavelle 
Doyle A Bonner 
Coley A Jaxon 
a Bdler A Girla 

MANCHTIEB. N. H. 

Palaea 

Bonia 

Hamilton B A Ford 

Alice In Toyland 

2d halt 
T A Al Waldman 
Carl McCullough 



NANTICOBK. PA. 

State 

Id half 

Melroy 81a 
SenriK A Dean 
Ray Hughes A Pam 
The Higher Upa 

N'VILUE. TBNN. 



MARTY WHITE 

•^HE SINGING HUMORESQUE" 
DlreeUon JAMBS B. PLUNKBTT 
AsoocUta. TOMMT CUBBAN ' 



Frank Mullane 
Markwith BAB 

Id halt 
Olyn Landick 
Conn A Albert 
(Two to All) 

INDIANAPOUS 
B. F. Keith's 

Rose Bllla A R 

M McKlnley Co 

Fern A Maria 

Dacallan 

A Raach Ballet 

F Ardath Co 

J Jovca'a Horsea 

INDIANA, PA. 



2d half 
Brterre A King 
Bhnma O'Nell 
B Bouncera Clrcua 
(One to All) 

JAOK'TUXB. FLA. 
Palaee 

(Montgomery split) 

lat halt 
Frank Shlelda 
Senna A Weber 
Renard A W«at 
Billy Elliott 



Alice In Toyland 

MoKKESPOBT. PA. 

Hippodrome 

Brlerre A King 
Murray A Maddox 
Fortunello A Clrll 
(One to All) 

Id half 
Mualcal Winters 
Buchanan A B 
Looking Througn 
Bert Walton 

MIAMI, FLA. 
Falrtaz 

(W. P. B. apllt) 

1st half 
Royal Gaacoynea 
Nifty Trio 
Lew Welch Co 
Ben Smith 
Melody A Steps 

MOBILB; ALA. 

Xdrrle 

(New Orleans split) 

1st half 
Fraley A Putnam 
Lloyd A Brice 
Gertrude Moody Co 
Elisabeth Murray 
FAD Rial 



(Same Id half plays 

Selma 21) 
Dancink McDonalds 
Boudlnl A Bernaid 
Clair Vincent Co 
Bob Albright Co 
Heraa A Wllla 

2d halt 
Rankin 

Fargo A Richarda 
Howard A Und 
Great Leon 
(One to Ail) 

NEWABK. M. S. 

Proctor's 

Wansar A Palmer 
P ZImm Band 
A Friedland Rev 
Eva Clark 
(Othera to All) 

N. BBfTAIN, CT. 
Capital 

Betty Los 

Dixie 4 

Rita Serenaders 

2d half 
Henry Fry 
SheltOB, Tyler A 8 
The Saloros 

Palaea 

GulUy A Jeaana 
Noel A Perclval 
Boyd Revue of 1925 

^d half 
Wyath A Girlie 
F A F Inneaa 
(Ona to All) 

N. LONDON. CT. 

Straad 

Henry Fry 
Patricia Fay Co 
Marlon A Jason 
J Linton Orch 

2d half 
Jennler Bros 
3 Little Malda 
Dixie 4 
(One to All) 

N. OBLBANS, LA. 

(Mobile apllt) 
lat halt 
Al Llbby Co 
Oaffney A Hendrlx 
Rosemary A MarJ'y 
Swarta A Clifford 
Happy Harrison Co 

NOBFOLK, VA. 

Catoalal 

(Richmond apllt) 

lat halt 
Oorlnne A Hlmber 
Mitchell Broa 
McLaugUn A Evana 
Julea Black Co 

NOKBIST'N. PA. 
Ganlek 

Bert Smith 

2d halt 
Kelao Broa 

NOBTHT'N. MASS. 

Calvia 

Leonard A St John 
Warman A Mack 



PHILADKLPHIA 
B. F. KcMh** 

Gen Piaana 

Montana 

Just a Pal 

Lillian MortoB 

Flanlgan A Bdw'da 

Ken Kilns 

Trinl 

Fleeson A Oreeaw'y 

2 Gessles 

Allecheay 

Canary Opera 
Rlalto 4 

Wlnchill A Briscoe 
King Neptune 

Broadway 

7 Rainbow Oirls 

Vernon 

Jas Lucas 

2d bait 
Casting Campbella 
Joe Marka Co 
4 Huabanda 

Crass K«7S 

I Senators 
Joe Marks Co 
Dolly Kay 
(One to All) 

2d half 
Gaines Bros 
Vernon 
Pert KeltOB 
Rome A OaiK 



Joan Reyea 
Hartley A Pat'aoa 
Blkina Fay A a 
MalKa A Bart 

BBADINO, PA. 
B«Jah 
Stewart & Ollvs 
Homer Llnd Roy 
Harry Jolson 
2d half 
Reynolds A Whits 
WIgglnsvllle 
(One to nil) 

BKD BANK, N. 4, 

Palace 
Miss Marcelle 
Cleveland & Dowry 
Stafford A Louisa ' 

2d half 
Johnny Reynold* t 
Bayes A Speck ^ 
(One to nil) 

BICHMOND, TA, 
Lyric 

(Norfolk spilt) 
1st half . 
Phil A Eddie Ross 
Petty Beat Bro 
Ruth Budd 

BOANOKB, TA. 
Roanoke 

(Charlotte split) 

lat halt 
Jack Allen 



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OFFICIAL DBNTIBT TO THB N. V. ^ 

DR JUUAN SIEGEL i 

1«M Broadway (Pataam Bidg.). M. % ' 
This Week: CrawfsrS asd Br^srltk 



Barle 

Wright A Dalo 

R A B Brill 

Herbert Warren Co 

Joaaa-A^ Rae 

Land of Joy 

Dolson 

The Gandsmltha 

Keystaae 

Chlnko A Kanfman 
a & U Moore 
Little Jim 
Beck A Ferguson 
Gypaey Idyll 
Jack Goldie 
Frank Reckleas Co 

Globe 

J K Wataon Co 
Grand Opera Hoaae 

Casting Campbella 
BeEazlan A White 
Emniy'B Peta 
Rome A Gaut 
2d half 
Meehan A Shannon 
Harry Jolaon 
Night CTerk 
(One to All) 

NUaa 

Ford A Price 
Harkina A McClay 
Night Clerk 

2d halt 
Kola Sylvia Co 
Cuby A Smith 
Paul Klrklaad 

Wm. Pean 

Meehan A Shannon 
Brooks Pbllaon A D 
Paul Klrkland 



WH^N 

PHILADELPHIA TAILOR 



JACK L UPSHUTZ 

908 Wahat St 



MONDAY: 

ORDER 

FINISH 

SATURDAY 



Windsor's Vanities 


Kenny A Hollla 


2d halt 


Shura Rulowa Co 


Windsor's VanUtaa 
L Stoutenbefg 


(Two to All) 


(Two to Ail) 


EHIK. FA. 


CABB'DALK. PA. 


Colonial 


IrHac 


Betta A Partner 
Otto Broa 


Melroy Sia 


• Beaucalrea 


Senna A Dean 


Roblaon A Pierce 


R Hughea A Pam 




The Higher Upa 


2d half 




Mulroy McN A R 


2d halt 


Mills A Kimball 


D Grlfflth Co 


Hibbett A Hartman 


(Three to All) 


(One to All) 


CHABTON. W. TA. 


O. BAP1D8, MICH. 


Kearse 


Empress 


Jim Wire 


The Halklns 


1 Sharps 


Tuck A Cinna 


The Sharrocka 


Holt A Leonard 


Daptie Lamb Ballet 


Davia A Darnell 


2d half 


Harry Rose 


Bergman A McK 


O Myra A Bitter Sis 


^ 


YVhJOLAjcU 


la "THB WOMAl» 


(-HATERS' CLUB" 


Freeman A Lynn 


2d half 


6 Jolly Corka 


Nelson A OShay 


(One to A;l) 


McCool A Reilly Co 


CHABLOTTB,!^.^.! 


Loretta Uray Key 
(Three to All) 


New Broadway 




(Roanoke split) 


GREENF'LD.MANH. 


lat half 


Victarte 


The Takewaa 


Id half 


Ward A Doolay 


Alice DeOarroo 


U Cook Coward Co 


Barl A Mathews 



L Mayer Co 

JBB8BT C¥, N. T. 
BUto 

Id half (23-2t) 
Klark A Jacobs 
Bessie Wynn 
F Silvers 0> 
Norton A Howard 
Hayes Marsh A II 
(One to All) 

lat half (27-39) 
Jim Thornton 
Whiting A Burt 
(Othera to All) 

Id half (30-3) 
Gray Family 
Russell A Marconi 
Buddy Doyle 
Teddy Claire Bd 
(Two to nil) 

JOHNSTOWN, PA. 
Hajestle 

Manny A Clay 
Carlo A Inet 
Carrol A Gorman 
Music Land 
(One to All) 

Id half 
Klnio 

Jerome A Evelyn 
Morgan Wooley Co 
Jeanne Jnyson 
Woods Francis R 

LANCAHTRB, PA. 

Colonial 

Rclblnl A Albert 
DonoDurt U Co 
Pert Helton 
Ama NIghl in l.'Oon 

2d half 
King Solomon Jr 
Clark A Crosby 



. MONTBBAL 

Prlaeess 

A A G Falls 

Annette 

Medley A Dupree 

Henry Bergman Co 

H A A Seymour 

H Santrey Bd 

Santrey A Seymour 

Imperial 

(Sunday opening) 
Rosa Wyae Co 
Uondlni 
Carson A Kane 
Jack George 2 
Taylor A Markley 

MOBBIST'N, M. J. 

I^aa's Park 

Pigeon Cabaret 
Ruth Roye 
Marlon A Jason 
Poppyland Revue 

MT. V'BNON, N. Y. 
Proctor's 

2d half (23-2() 
Betty Moore Co 
Hyman A Mclniyre 
Bob Hall 
(Othera to All) 

1st half (27-29) 
Deagon A Mack 
Doctor Rockwell 
The Merediths 
(Others to All) \ 

2d half (30-3) 
Klark A Jacoba 
Rice A Warner 
Gus Bdwarda Ilev 
(Others to All) 



"BROADCASTING JOY" 
Dirsotion LEE STEWART 

CLIFFORD and MARION 



Hal Niaman 
Powell Troupo 

Id half 
Armand A Feres 
Lemeau A Toung 
Road to Vaudeville 
(One to All) 

OBANOB, N. J. 
Playhaaae 

Ijarry Reilly 
Moher A Bldrldge 
Pigeon Cabaret 
(One to nil) 
Id halt 
Martin A Waltera 
H Manning Co 
Billy McDermott 
7 Rainbow Oirls 

OTTAWA 

B. F. Keith's 

In China 
Gallt-RIni S Co 
Monkin 
Moss A Fry 
Drennan A Winnie 
Frank A Baron 

PASSAIC. N. J. 
Playboaae 
Fred A Anthony 
Poppyland Revue 
Ruth Roye 

Id halt 
Larry Reilly 
Shaffer A Bernlee 
Stafford A Lionlaa 

PATERSON, N. J. 
MaJesUe 

2d halt (23-26) 
H Davtea Co 
Sager Midgley 
Harry Jolson 
Australian W'chop's 
(Two to All) 

1st half (27-2«) 
Mantilla A Flynn 
Rice A Werner 
J Rolley C:o 
(Others to All) 

2d half (30-3) 
Douglas A Clare 
Parker Rand A C 
Marcelle 
(Others to All) ^ 

PENK-tCOLA, FI.A. 

SaSager 
(Meridian split) 

1st half 
Margaret A Monrll 
4 Entertainers 
Zena Keefa 
Jean Draneae 
La Fieur A Portia 



Zd halt 
3 Benatora 
Dolly Kay 
(One to All) 

FITT8BUBGH 
Dayfa 

The RoQlftts 
Williams A Taylor 
Skelly ft Helt Rev 
Mabel McCane 
Ina Claire Co 
A Robblna . 

Harris 

Billy Sternard 
Biaaet A Scott 
Shadowland 
Bayle A Patsy 
Helen Morcttl 

Sherldaa Sqaars 

Kinso 

Jerome A Evelyn 
Morgan Wooley Co 
Jeanne Joyson 
Woods Francis Rev 



Fein A Tennyson '* 
Tommy Toner Co J 
Buckley Calv't A|'| 

BOCHE8TBR, N. xA 

Temple * 

Cervo A Moro 
McWaters A Tyson 
La Bernlcla Co 
Clayton & Lennis \ 
Frank Devoe ^,i 

Rose A Thorne '\ 

8CHE'T.VDT, N.. ivl 

Proctor's -J 

The Mclntyres 3 

Alton & Allen ' J 
Bob Hall 

Billy Davis Rev 3 

2d half ij 

Chevalier Bros «i 

Mollle Fuller \\ 

Mallen A Case J 

(One to nil) I 

8HAMOKIN, PA, 

Family 

Jane Dillon 
WIgglnsvllle '\ 

2d half 
Selblnl A Albert . \ 
Freda & Anthonr. ■ 

SHAN'DOAH^ PA. 

Strand 

Serg Franklin 
Oook A Oatman 
Barrett A Cunneea 
8 Thompson Bnt 

2d half 
Dorothy NellaoB 
Jane Dillon 
Pekln 4 
(One to nil) 

8TAMFOBD, CT. 
Straad 

TTieo A Swansea 
Fred Bossman 
tiove Boat 

2d halt 
Jack Stouse 
Marcus's A Carltons 
Jack Linton Or 

BTBACU8E, N. T. 

B. F. Keith's ' I 

Torino Co 

Irmanette A VIoM 
Jack IngUa Oo 
Stephens A Hol'tass 
GO Miles from Bwsf 

Temple ^" 

Chappclle A Carlt'B 
Mollle Fuller 
Towers A Darrell 

2d half 
Mahoney A Talbst 
Comp of SeasoB 
Jo Jo Randall - 

TAMPA, FLA. 
VIcUry 

(17-29) 

(Bt Petersburg M 
Lakeland 1. Or> 
lando I) 

France A La Pell 
George Lyons -li 
At 4 P M « 



aiMMT 



OKACB 



DWYERaodORMA 



H. BART McHUGH 



^.^ 



Id halt 
Manny A (Say 
Carle A Ines 
C^arrol A Gorman 
Music Land 
(One to nil) 

PITTSPIELDJfASS 
Palace 

Armand A Pares 
Lemeau A Toung 
Road to Vaudeville 
Conn A Albert 
Savoy A Alba Bis 

2d halt 
Stanley A Doorman 
Burns A Frances 
Frank Mullane Co 
(Two to nil) 

PORTLAND, ME. 
B. F. K(4Ui's 

Nonette 

Samaroff & Sonia 
Oliver & Olsen 
Klo-Takl-Yokl 
Nash A O'Donnell 
McCormack A Wal 
BALEIGH, N. C. 

Stats 
M A B Marlow 



Bronson A Renas 
I Honey Boys 

TOLEDO 

B. F. Kelth'a 

Nelson A OShay 
McCool A Reilly 
Singer's Midgets 
(Two to nil) 
Id half 

The Halklna 
Holt A Leonard 
Davia A Darnell • 
Harry Rose 
Singcra Mldgeti c 

TORONTO 
Shra'a 
Beegee * QupeS , , 
4 Diamonds 
Fred Berrens Co 
Lydia Barry 
Roger Iinhoff Co 
Mad-llnP Collin" 
Ward & Van 

TBKNTON. >■ *■ 
Capitol 

Kelso Hro« 



W«dacad«7, April 22, 1925 



VARIETY 



19 



Ch»v»ller Bro« 
Zuha A'Drteas 
jloaeymoan CroUe 
(On* to ml) 
011b*rt A May* 
FourfluabInK 
JJrarner ft Bar** 
Cameo Kambler* 

ViaOK BII'I-, N. J. 
Capitol 

:d half (It-it) 
p Francenco ft T 
Senator Murphjr 
(Otheri to nil) 

1st half (:7-{» 
Gordon's DoM* 
B McOennott 
Al Llndaays Ker 
(Others t» fill) 

Jd half (JO-J) 
Rober * Oould 
(Others to flll> 

UTICA, N. T. 

Galetr 

De Witt ft Gunther 
Clara K Young 



Radio Robot 
(One to flit) 

WHKVJL'O^ W. VA. 

Tho R«tl»w« 
Oonara ft Joye* 
Capt. KIdd 
Bob WlUla 
Danclnr Kenoedyi 

2d half 
Hathaway Co 
Northlane ft Ward 
W ft B Burke 
GUmore ft Carroll 
Denno Sia ft T 

WILMTOJr, DEL. 

Aldtno 

Cuby ft Smith 
(Three to nil) 
2d halt 
Carrlte LUlle 
The Reat Cure 
Rozy L>a Rocca 
Bmmy'a Pete' 
WOON'KET, B. I. 

BUo« 

Bohemian Nlghta 
(TWO to nil) 



«VERV CI.OVD HAS A HILVEK LI>i- 
INO MY TUXEDOS HAVE SILK 



BEN ROCKE 



CLOTHES 
1S32 Broadway, at SOth 8t, N. Y. City 



Radio Robot 

2d half 
Clara K Toung 
Ch'mberiain ft Earl 
(One to nil) 

I'.' WA8HTON, D. C. 
B. r. Krith'e 

(Sunday opening) 

r.- K dtarr Co 

t Alma Nellaon Co 

■ Frank Fay 
Walah ft Ellla 
Kokin ft Oalettl 

- J Ryan ft Ryan 

f: Weldano's Sensat'n . 

Romas Troupe 
.Taaon ft Harrigan 
Fulton ft Quinnette 
T Jackson Co 
Green ft Parker 
Carmen 

WA9HTON, PA. 

State 
■' Hathaway Co 

Northlane ft Ward 
' W ft B Burke 
. Hibbltt ft Hartman 

Denno Sis A T 
2d half 

The Retl.iws 

Genaro ft Joyce 

Capt. KIdd 

Bob Willis 

Dancing Kennedys 

W.4TERT'N, N. T. 

Avon 

Donahue ft Morgan 
A.Francis Revue 
if. Chamberlain & Qarl 
! 2d halt 

■■ DeWltl i tiunther 



2d half 
Fred Sossman 
Hamilton S & Ford 
Wm Brack Co. 

YOyjKEItS. N. T. 
Proctor's 

2d halt (2}-2$) 
Bell ft .Eva 
Clark & Croaby 
Rlchar.d Keane 
J Dooley Rev 
(Two to All) 

1st half (27-2))' 
Jack Oaterman 
(Others to HID 

2d half (30-S) 
L Ordway Co 
RItz Band 
(Others to Oil) 

YORK, PA. 
York Oprrm Honsc 

Stanley Galllnl Co 
Ann Suter 
A Is Here 
Philbriqk ft DeVoe 

2d half 
Jack Blrchley 
Meyer* ft Amy . 
C Wilson Co 
B ft G Sherwood 

YOUNOST'N. O. 

Hippodrome 

Mills ft Kimbell 
Janet of France 
Johnny Murphy 
The Hellanders 

2d'half 
Frant Melael 
Mack ft Stanton 
Claudia Alba 
(On« to till) 



Hurst ft Vogt 
Espe ft Duttoa 
Luster Bros 



pou cmcuiT 



BBIDOEPOKT, CT. 

PoU'o 

Barten Bros Circus 

2d halt 
Kelly ft Stone 
r Clair ft Boys 
(Three to All) 

Palac* 

bedie's Circus 
Kelly ft Stone 
Ernest HIatt 
Myron Pearl ft Co 
Irene Plcardo 
9 Mansneld Co 

2d half 
Milestones 
Cole ft Snyder 
The Pioneer 
(One to fill) 



8CRANTON, PA. 
Poll,-* 

.(W. Barre split) 

1st half 
CUITord ft Gray 
Pearson Newp't ft P 
Remos ft Uldgeta 
The Dlgitanee* 
(One to nil) 

SPBINGF'D. MASS. 

Palace 

The Patricks 
Hare ft; Hare 
Olbson ft Price 
Bensee ft Baird 
Bows ft Bows 
2d half 
Ontario Duo 
Ryan ft O'Nel! 



CBABLBS 



BARBIER-SIMS & CO. 

Preoratiag "ACTION, CAMKBA" 
DIrectiaa RILEY BROS. 



JJIARTFORD. CT. 
Capitol 

Kileen Harvey 
Dunham ft OMIcy 
R Ruling ft Co 
■Willie's Reception 
l.ahr ft Merced's 
The Pioneer 

/ 2d halt 

Bedlos Circus 
Eriay ft Hallock 
Ernest Hiatt 
Myron Pearl ft Co 
Leviathan Band 

MERIDAN, CONN. 
Poll's 

no-:) 

ErIay & Hallock 
V Clair ft Boyj 
2d halt 

*Barton Bros Circue 
(Two to nil) 

If. HAVEN, CONS. 
PaUee 

Reedor ft A'atrong 
Mili-stoncs 
•'olc ft Snydor 
Leviathan Band 

2d half 
Kllcn H.irvey 
I>unham ft O'M'ley 
Willip'.s Reeontlrtn 
ir-^ne Ricerdo 
K Welch Minstrr.« 



Adelaide ft Hugjea 
Hlckey Bcos 
7 Collegians 
WATEBBVRY, CT. 

Pala«o 
Dedlos Circus 
Kelly ft Stone 
B Welch Minstrels 
Ernest Iliatt 
Myron Pearl ft Co 

2d naif 
Reeder ft Armstr'g 
R Huling ft Co 
Lahr ft Mercedes 
Portia Manafleld Co 
(One to nil) 
W.-BARRE, P.%. 

Poll's 

(Scvnton split) 

lat half 
Roma Bros 
Pond & Adams 
Rounder of Bway 
H ft J Crelghton 
I. Marrone Rev 

IVORC'TEB. MA5.S. 

Poll'* 

Ontario Uuo 
Ryan ft ONell 
Adelaide ft Hughes 
Hlckfy Bros 
7 Collegians 

3d halt 
C.lb^on ft Price 
Hnre ft Hare 
Hows & Bows 
lipnsee ft BairJ 



Prlsdlla Deaa 

Siamese Troupo 

Bert Levy 

Bowers Walters ft C 

Bill Robinson 

Fields ft Johnson 

Kharum 

Will Kennedy Co 

CALG.ABT. CAN. 
Craad 

()7-I«) 
(Same bill playa 
Orpheum. Vancouver 

30-2) 
Keane ft Barrett 
Chaa Withers 
Karyl Norman 
Nell McKay 
Bronson ft Evans 
The Bramlnos 

DATENPOBT. lA. 

Columbia 

Homer Romaine 
Williams ft Young 
Stutt ft Bingham 
Chas Foy ft Co 
Jean Boydell 
(One to nil) 

2d halt 
Hayes ft Locknoud 
Patteraun ft Cloutl'r 
Walter Weems C) 
NewhofC ft Phtlps O 
(Two to nil) 

DENVER 
Orphram 

(Sunday opening) 
Lortn Ralur 
Birdie Reeve* 
Kimberly ft Page 
Auatral'n Mendozas 
Leo CarrlMo 

DES MOINES, lA. 
Orphean 

Walter Weems Co. 
NewhoR ft Phelps O 
Perry ft Wagner 
(Two to nil) 
2d half 
Brosus ft Brown 
Stutz ft Bingham 
Chas Foy Co 
Jean Boydell 
Banjo Land 

KANS.AS CITY, MO 
Orpheum 

(Sunday opening) 
Frances White 



Arthur Byron Co 
Herbert Clifton 

QMAHA, NEB. 

Orpheum 

(Sunday opealng) 
Henry ft Mooro 
Van Blene ft For« 
Harry Breea 

Weston ft Bline 
Wright Dancers 
Howards Ponies 
Wallace Eddln'r Co 

POBTL.«ND, OBE. 
OrpheuBB 

(Sunday opening) 
Mclntyre ft Heath 
Clifton ft De Rex 
4 Wiltons 
Pablo De Sarto 
Bert Walton 
KuHsell ft Pierce 
(One to nil) 

SAC BAM TO, C.AL. 

Orpheum 

(;6-:9) 

(Same bill plays 
Fresno 30-2) 
Joe Darcey 
Jack Norworth 
Pressler * Klalsa 
The Arcadians 
BIcknell 
Broken Teys 

SAN DIEGO, CAI.. 

Balboa 

(27-29) 
(Same bill plays 
Dome, Ocean Park 
30-2 and Calif, Po- 
mona 3) 
Eddie Nelson 
Gattlson Jones Bd 
Rhea ft Santera 
Dick Henderson 
Herberts Dogs 

SAN FBANCISCO 

Golden Gate 

Elizabeth Brlce Bd 
Doris Duncan 
Leon Vavara 
Wheeler 3 
Olenn ft Jenklni 
Elliott Dexter 

Orpheum 

Keane ft Whitney 
York ft Lord 
Adier Well ft H 
Elsie Clark Co 
Libby ft Sparrow 
Dorothy Jardon 
Oiersdoft Sia Bd 
Powers ft Wallace 



SUrting May 1st 

Greenwich Bank 
BuOding 

Ninth Floor 

MARK LEDDY 



Olach ft Johnson 
Roye ft Maye Kov 
Afterpiece 
Al Herman 
Demarest ft Co'.'.elte 

Mala Street 

Parry ft Lancaster 
Bobby'O'Nell ft O 
Hamilton ft Barnes 
(Two to CU) 

LOS ANGELES 
Hill Street 

Blue Bird Rer 
Frances Arms 
Griffin Twins 
Corsica ft VerJl 
Princeton ft Watson 

Orpheum 

Orrllle Harrold i P 
Morton ft Glass 
Olcott ft Polly Ann 
Davidson's Loons 
Alfred Latell 
MosconI 3T0U 
Mai;garet Young 
Pierce ft Ryan 

MILWAVKBB 

Palac* 

(Sunday opening) 
Joe Howards Rev 
Doc Baker's Rev 
Dooley ft Sales 
Great Lester 
Bruno Stelnbach 
Perez ft Marguerite 
Canadian Police Bd 

MINNEAPOLIS 

Hennepin 

(Sunday opening) 
Edwin George 
Flo Lewis 
Bragdon ft MorrWy 
Gypsy Wanderers 
Fooshee Sis 
Hazel Moran 
R ft A Boylan ft S 

OAKLAND, CAL. 
Orplienm 

(Sunday opening) 
Harry Burns 



ST. LOiris, MO. 
Orpheum 

(Sunday opening) 
Ted Le.wls Bd 
Dooley ft Morton 
Billy Houie Co 
Maker ft Bedford 
Manning ft Tl^w 
Clark MorrsM C8 
The Lamys 

ST. PAUL 

Palaeo 

Don Valerlo Co 
MItzl ft Royal D 
Hart Wagner ft L 
Raymond Bahem's 
(One to nil) 

2d half 
Poster ft Tay 
Slg Friscoe Orca 
Senator Ford 
Lady Alice's Pet* 
(One to fill) 

SIOI7X CITT, lA. 

Orpheum 

Robin ft Hood 
Slg Friscoe ft Orch 
Senator Ford 
Lady Alice's Pets 
(Two to Oil) 
2d half 
Wilbur ft Adams 
Hart Wagner ft L 
Combs ft Nevina 
Lee Kids 
(Two to nil) 

SEATTLE 

Orpheum 
(Sunday opening) 
The Test 

Roberta Arnold Co 
Warren ft O'Brien 
Lillian Faulkner 
Chain ft Archer 
Jack Redmond 
Montague Love 
WINNIPEG 

Orpheum 

(Sunday opening) 
Duci De Kerekjarto 
Let's Dance 
Wm Morris Co 



STANLEY 



VERNA 



HUGHES and BURKE 



Independent — Riley Bros. 
Keith-Albee— Llyod H. Harpieon 



Harris ft Holly i Milton Berle 

7.oe Delphinc S Has.ians 

Webbs Entertainers I Tempest ft DicUin'n 

lOEW cmctJiT 



ORPHEUM CIRCUIT 



(ifir%(;n 

PaUoe 

(Sunday open i-.gi 



Powers .Elephants 
Willie Solar 
Bennie Rubin Co 
Clnudi> Marlon 
Sylvia Clark 



NEW YORK CITY 

State 

2 Walters 
Clifrunl ft nai>y 
I»alton * fralg 
T(in»y ft Norman 
Vlp Yap Yapnanii's 

Amrrlrai) 

Novelty Clintons 
Lydia Harris 
Maxley ft Porter 



Ch'sti'r ft DeV-To 
Harris .t Vaughan 
Radio Franks 
(One to nil) 
:d halt 
.T Amiros ft ('■> 
R ft H Walzer 
Tower ft Welch 
M Lewis Co 
Mary Marlow 
Whif Black ft r 
Quinn ft Cavfrly 



Victoria 
Tuecano Broo 
A ft L Barlow 
Verdi ft Ixtcko 
Siamese Turlaa 
(One to Oil) 

2d hair 
Will MorrU 
Hodge ft Lowell 
K'ball ft G'man Co 
Dr B B 
Siamese Twins 

Llacaia 8«. 

SUichtls M Rev 
Warren ft Hayes 
Roberts ft Boyne 
Johnny Neft 
Hughes Merritt Co 

2d half 
Tuscano Bros 
Mammy 

Cupid's ClojM-ups 
Radio Franks 
Fred LaRelne Co 

Greeley 8«. 

3 T.ongnelds 
R ft H Walser 
Picadilly Four 
White Black ft U 



Oh Charlie 
Cheyenne Day* 
(One to fill) 

ATLANTA. OA. 
Ora^ 
S Nltos 
Ubert Carltoa 
Kendall Byton ft S 
Burns ft Kane 
Stars of Futuro 

BIBM'HAM, ALA. 
BUoa 

I Londona 
Hazel Crosby Co 
Gary ft Baldl 
Meyers ft Hanford 
Deslys Sisters Co 

BOSTON 

Loear'o 

Julius First Co 
Southern Four 
Zaza ft Adele Rev 
Monte ft Lyons 
(One to nil) 

BUFFALO 

State 



David Ro Sablosky 

ARTISTS' REPRESENTATIVE 
Keith and Orpheum Circuits 

221 atrand Theatra BIdg. 
NEW YORK 

BIO Colonial Trust BIdg. 
PHILADELPHIA, PA. 



M Lewis Co 
(One to nil) 

2d half 
Karl ft Rovein 
Willing ft Jordan 
Verdi ft I«cke 
Lee ft Cranston 
ieVan ft Bolleo 
Leah 

Delancey St. 

Norman Bros 

Grant ft Feeley 

Tower ft Welch 

Cupid's Close-ups 

Youth 

(One to nil) 

Id half 
Novelty Clintons 
Carr ft Kennedy 
J C Lewis ft Co 
Allman ft May 
Kay Spaiigler Co 
(One to nil) 

National 

Lee ft Cranston 
Quinn ft Caveriy 
G Madcaps 
(Two to nil) 
2d half 
Schlchtla RBT 
I.ydia Harris 
Harris & Vaughan 
I.es Gellls 
Frisco Harm'Ista 

Orpheum 

ZellUs SU 
Wcstony ft F'taino 
Dr B B 

Fred LaRelne Co 
Casper ft Morrlssey 
Cook ft Shaw Sis 

2d half 
3 Longrtelds 
Eddie White Co 
Wheeler ft Potter 
Howard ft Luckey 
Miller ft Peterson B 

BouloTard 

Will Morris 
Willing ft Jordan 
J C Ijewls Jr Co^ 
Allman ft May 
Leah 

2d half 
Ambler Bros 
Warren ft Hayeo 
Opera vs Jan 
Johnny Neft 
(One to ftll) 

Arenae B. 

Yoeman ft Brlgd 
Oh Charlie 
Weston <^ Schramm 
Al Golem Trio 
(One to nil) 

2d half 
Stanley ft AlTa 



McDonald 3 
Frost ft Morrison 
Jackson ft Mack 
Jimmy Lyons 
Vie Qulnn ft Orch 

CHICAGO 
Chateau 
Booth ft Nina 
Myrtle Boland 
O L ft Rosalie 
Lewis ft Dody 
Paramount Quin'te 

Blalto 
M Torkes Pupils 
A I Abbott 
McD Kelly ft Q 
Tallman ft Kerwin 
Nat Nazarro Co 
Romaine ft Castle 
Los Marquealtoa 

CLEVELAND, O. 

State 

Circus Show 

DALLAS, TEX. 

Melba 

Ponzlnls Monks 
Bussey ft Donia 
See America First 
FInlay ft HIK 
Beeman ft Grace ' 

HOBOKEN, N. J. 
I>rie 

Howard ft Earle 
Dolly Revue 
(Three to OH) 
2d half 
Gardner ft Green 
(Four to fill) 

LONDON, CAN. 
Loew'e 

Aerial DeGrolfs 
Cook ft 'Vernon 
Wayne ft Boll 4 

2d half 
Betty Neal t 
Wedding Ring 
(One to fill) 
MEMPHIS 

Lmw's 
Maud Bllett Co 
Harry Sykes 
Angel ft Fuller 
Frank D'Armo Co 
Co-Bds 

MILWAUKEE 

Miner 

Wm Glntaro 
CoRman ft Carroll 
Murray ft Oerrlsh 
Robinson Janls Co, 
B Murphy 
Jack Powell Seat 



Tm| Maud m 
HE II|ewtoh I wnre 
N. V. A, 1 1 Maballe M, 



stone ft White 
The Gold Diggers 
Shriner ft Filisim's 
(One to nil) 

BROOKLYN 

MetropoUtan 

3 Reddlngtons 
Jack Housch Co 
Fletcher ft C Rev 
Moore ft Mitchell 
J I Fisher Orch 

Fulton 

Karl & Rovein 
Sandy McPerson 
Dewey ft Rogers 
I.eVan ft Bollea 
Frisco Harmonists 

2d half 
Kva Thea ft Co 
Chester ft DeVere 
Baroness Dell Co 
riutler ft Parker 
< Madcaps 

Gates 

Maxine ft Bobby 
Eddie White ft fo 
Carlyle ft LaMo'.l 
Al II Wilson 
O N Brown Co 

2d halt 
Powers Duo 
Wt-stony ft Flaine 
r>ewey ft Rogers 
McRae ft Mot'. 
YoJth 

Palare 

.Shriner ft Fitr^'orn 
(^pera vs Jazz 
(Three to BID 
2d halt 
Al Colem 2 



MONTBEAL 

Lo«w'e 

Day at Races 
Gould ft Adams 
Sherwood ft Mohr 
V ft C Avery 
Rogers ft Donnelly 
Braille ft Polio ReV 

NEWARK, N. /. 

State 
Redtord ft Wallace 
Elsie Huber 
W H Ward ft Co 
Clark ft O'Neill 
Yvette ft Orch 

NEW ORLEANS 
Crescent 

Berndt ft Partner 
J ft B Page 
Seminary Girls 
Sandy Shaw 
Mile Ivy ft Co 

OSIIKO.SH, WTS. 

Graad 

(30-3) 

Boyd ft Wallla 
Racine ft Ray 
Zeck ft Randolph 
Crelghton ft Lyna 
Band Bok Rev 

PROVENCE, R. I. 
Emery 

Reck ft Rector 
r>elbridge ft G'mer 
Bell ft LeClaIr 
Matthewa ft Ayrea 
Slevera ft L'Joy R 

RICHMOND n, I.. I. 
Wiliard 



B I>eIloUub Co 
Howard ft Luckej 
Keyhole Kameoa 
(One to fill) 

Id half 
Qormley A Caffrey 
Balkan Wanderers 
Al H Wilson 
O N Brown C^ 
(One to ttll) 

S'FIELA, MASS. 

Broad ara/ 

N ft S Kellog 
Carr ft Morin 
J Glldea Co 
McRae ft Mott 
Stanley ft Blva 

2d halt 
Norman Bros 



Leona ft Barnes 
Overholt ft Young 
McOrath ft Deeds 
Hughes Merritt CH> 

TORONTO 

Yonge St. 

Adair ft Adair 

Ooldie ft Beatly 

J C Morton Co 

Mllo 

S Phillips Co 

WASHINGTON 

Loew'a 

Russell ft Hayes 
Uuelet ft Hall 
J Kennedy ft Co 
Thornton ft Carle'n 
DeCarlos ft G Co 



PANTAGES CIRCUIT 



TORONTO 

Pantagfo 

(27-2) 
Brengk's Horse 
F ft E Halls 
R Rogera ft Co 
Smith ft Holden 
Junetros Co 

HAMILTON. CAN. 
I>antac«a 

Pl.intation Days 

CHICAGO 

Cliateaa 

Fre>>hand Bros. 
Taylor Howard ft T 
Spencer ft WiUlama 

MINNEAPOLIS 

Pantages 

(Sunday Opening) 
Arthur & Darling 
Rinaldo 
Earl ft Kayo 
Chas. CUU 
Geo. Morton 
Springtime Revue 

BEGINA, CAN. 

Pan tare* 

Cooper ft Seaman 
Joselyn ft Turner 
Window Shopping 
3 White Kuhns 
Naomi ft Nuts 

SASKATOON, CAN. 
Pantages 

(J7-2») 
(Same bill playa 

Edmontcm 30-2) 
Hap Hazard ft Co. 
Miss Minneapolis 
Margaret Hessler 



Prof. WinM-i 

Fashions 

leo Ilarl 

Lomas Co. 

Ed Blondell Co. 

SAN FRANCISCO 

Pantag** 

John Olms ft Co. 
Orren ft Drew 
Lenora's Steppers 
Wilts ft Robblns 
Sahtuccl 
Toyama Japs 

LOS ANGELES 

Pantagea 

Phil LaToska 
Muriel ft Phyllis 
Sid t.«w|s 
Robt. Rellly Co. 
Mack ft Correl 
Ulrton Girls 

SAN DIEGO. CAL. 
Pantages 

2 Martells 
Joe DelJer 
Kelly Sisters 
Burke Walsh ft N 
Fred Lindsay Co 
Kenhedy ft M 

LONG BEACH CAL 
Hoyt 

Yvonne 

Follls ft Leroy 
Carey Donovan ft M 
Hughes ft Burke 

Ben Nee One 
Riding Costelloa 

SALT LAKE CITY 

Paataces 

F. ft E. Carmen 
Pauline ft M Miller 



Nothing Succeeds Like Success 
VIVIAN OLENN 

in "Tell Me More " at the Gaiety 
Managed Solely by Frank Joyce also 

HOTEL COOLID'iE 

lt*-Sl West 47th St , N. Y. C. 



Red Green ft T 
Putnam Fielder Co. 
Louise Bowers Co. 

CALGABY, CAN. 
Pantaces 

Anderson ft Pony 
Meiva Talma 
Bee Moftle Co 
Hall ft Dexter 
Sid Hall Band 

SPOKANE 
Pantagee 

Strobel ft Mertons 
Purcella ft VIncle 
Tom Kelly 
Harmonyland 
Foley ft Leture 
Gordon ft Oermalne 

SEATTLE 
Paatagea 

Wanda ft Seals 
Downing ft Buddy 
Calm ft Dale Rer 
Jack Wilson Co. 
Helen Bach I 
VANCOUVER, B. C. 
Pantageo 

3 Slivers 
El Cota 

Burns ft Kissen 
KItner ft Reaney 
Barber of Seville 

4 Wordens 
BELLINGHAM. 

WASH. 
VaudevUle 
I Falcons 
Cordon ft King 
Rita Tonlelle 
The Son Dodger 
MarUa ft Ethel 
Sully Rogera * 8 
TACOMA, WASH. 

Pontages 
Wheeler ft Wheeler 
Ferguson ft Sundl'd 
Scovelle Dancers 
PIsano ft Landauer 
Hamel Sl.s' ft 8 
Barbler-Slmma Co. 

PORTLAND, OBE. 
Pant age* 

The Perrettos 
Wyeth ft Wynn 



Gaffney ft Walton 
Lola Girlie ft Son 
ijnaAlm ft Ralston 
V'ardell Bros 
Bentell ft Gould 
Gibson ft Price 
Rowland ft Meeh'd 
The Conductor 
Hyams ft Evans 

5 Aces 

DENVER, COLO. 

Pantages 

Raymond Wllbert 
Norman ft Olsen 
Ivan Bankott 
Summera ft Hunt 
Kate ft Wiley 
Sunsweet Maids 
Marvelo 

COIX). SPRINGS 
Pantagee 

(t7-l») 
(Same bill plays 
Pueblo t»-2) 
Karbe ft Sister 
Janls ft Chaplow 
Scanlon Denno ft S 
Movie Masque 
Follies of 1*21 

OMAHA, NEB. 

Paotageo 

Joe Relchen 
FItxglbbons ft M 

6 Anderson Girls 
Masters ft Grayce 
Skate Claaslca 
Doreen Sis 

KANSAS CITY. MO 

Pantagee 
Winters ft Fox 
CIlRord ft Stafford 
Mildred Myra 
Falrvicw 
Norton ft Brower 
Murand ft Leo 

TUIJIA. OKI.A. 
Pantagee 

ZelJa Bros 
Dodd ft Leeder 
Bobbe ft Stark 
VIrg Norton Co 
AdIer ft DunbaA 
Dreamy Spali^ 



JIMMY JOE 

LOCKE and VERDI 

"The Italian Comedians" 



A. C. Aator 
The Berkoffs 
Thornton ft Squires 
Kuma i 
Hanjoland 

TRAVEL 

(Op-n Week) 
3 lil.inks 



MEMPHIS 

Pantagee 

Bill Gen<-vleve ft L 
Victoria Allen 
Althorr Siatera 
Robt McKIm Co 
I.ew (;ooper 
Olympia Desva'.i 



WESTERN VAUDEVILLE 

Englrwood 

Green ft Green 
(Five to hll» 
:d hal' 
Hinkle ft Nae 
Jarvis ft Harrison 



( HICAGO 

Amrrlran 

Pinched 

(I'lVf to flll( 

:d hair 
FA Marshall 
H.nUle Sf Nx- 



Bedaie 

Braslus ft Brown 
Davo Ferguson Co 
Mooro ft Freed 
Geo Lorett Co 
(Two to nil) 
2d half 
Mme Marie ft Pals 
Meanest In World 
Carson ft Wlllard 
(Three to ttll) 

Llarola 

1st half 
Peter Pan Revue 
Carson ft Wlllard 
B Heath Bntert'n'rs 
(Three to nil) 

MaJcsUe 

Sultan 

Ross ft Edwards 
Variety Pioneers 
H Waiman ft Debs 
Calvin ft O'Connor 
Hong Kong Co 
(Four to nil) 

BI.'MINGTON, ILL. 

Majestic 



WaO« A White 
(One to nil) 

PEOBIA, ILL. 
Palaae 
P ft J LeVolo 
Goso ft Barrows 
I.ee Mattlson Co 
(Two to nil) 

2d half 
Gordon ft Delmar 
Harry Downing Ce 
(Three to nil) 

QUINCY, IIJ.. 
Orpheum 

Dainty Marie 
Elliott ft LaTour 
(One to nil) 

2d half 
Whirl of Song Co 
Lytell ft Fant 
W ft E Walters 

B.ACINE, WIS. 
Blalte 

Lawton 
Sylvia Froos 
D Ferguson Co 



Beantiful Teeth Inspire ConlUeaee 

IMPRDVR YOUR LOOKS 

Keep the (^old Out «€ HIcht 

DR. N. WILLIAM STEPHENS 
Surgeon Dentiit 

I»% OFF TO PKOFFJ4HIONAL9 

KXTBACTION-8PKCIALIHT 

DeailMtry la AU Its Bnaclies 

IM7 •'« (Cksnkill aidt-) at 4Mk M. M. V. 

PMae Cmaksrtst tSM Hears: • is • 



Flanders ft Butler 
Crafts ft Sheean 
(One to nil) 

2d half 
Keys ft Ogawa 
Mary Jayne 
U Williams Co 

2d half 
Flanders ft Butler 
Crafts ft Sheean ' 
(One to nil) 

CHAMPAIGN, ILL. 

Orpheum 

O B Alexander Co 
LaZar ft Dale 
KaravleR 

Stanton ft Dolores 
(Two to nil) 

OALE8BVBO, ILL. 
Orpheam 

Whirl of Song Co 
Lytell ft Fant 
W ft B Waltera 

2d half 
Dainty Marie 
Elliott ft LaTour 
(One to flII) 

JOLIBT. ILL. 
Orpheum 

Jarvis ft Harrison 
Harry Downing Co 
(One to nil) 

2d half 
M'dk ft Kennedys 
Ooss ft Barrows 
Heath Entertainers 

MILWAUKEE 

Majeetle 

John Vall Co 
Meredith ft Bnoozer 
.■jeven Flashes 
Billy Gross Co 
C R Four 
Achilles 
(Two to fill) 

MINNEAPOLIS 

1th St. 

Fred's Pigs 

Rhinehart ft DuS 

In Wroos 

Froslnl 

J J Clifford Ci> 



Perry ft Wagner 
R'ym'ds Bohemians 

BOCKFOBD, ILL. 
Palaee 

Patterson ft Ctler 
Tom Smith 
PIckford's Sync'p'te 
(Three to nil) 
2nd halt 
Don 'Valerlo Co 
wakens ft Wllkene 
Mltsl Co 

Sylrestar ft 'V'ance 
(Two to fill) 

ST. LOUIS 
Graad 

Pox ft Sarno 
Radio Fun 
Cronin ft Hart 
Harrison ft Dobsoa 
Harry Kcssler Co 
Claire ft Atwood 
(Two to fill) 

XIalta 

Stanton ft Doloree 
Moors ft Shy 
O B Alexander Co 
Jack DeSylvIa Bor 
(Two to All) 

SO. BEND. IND. 

Palaeo 
Barr-Mayo ft Renn 
Snodfrass ft WItten 
Wllkens ft Wllkena 
Revile LaPetlto 
(One to nil) 
2d half 
Homer Romaine 
Snodgrass ft WIttea 
Tom Smith 
Alabama Land 
(One to nil) 

SPB'OF'LO, ILU 

.Majeetle 

Downey ft Clarldge 
Gordon ft Delmar 
KaravIeK 

Sylvester ft Vance 
(One to flii) 

td half 
Moore ft Shy 
Jack DeSylvIa Rer 
(Four to nil) 



XSTTH'S CHICAOO CIRCniT 



CLEVELAND 

HlppedreaM 

Wllla Wakefletd 
Corking Revue 
Loretta Gray Rsrue 
(Two to nil) 

2d half 
The Darkleya 



T'yl'r Pars'ns ft H 
(One to nil) 
O Stamm ft Girls 
Ray ft Elsie Dean 
O Myra ft Bitter 81s 
riNDLAT, a. 

Majeette 

Id half only 



MANNING and CLASS 

Toarlag Orpheum Circuit 
Penwaal Mgt., Uarry C. Danforth 
Week Apr. M, Orpheum, St. Leal* 



Stanley Chapman 
Walter Ncwmaa 
Seymour ft Howard 
"Banquet of Song" 

DETROIT 
laSaUe GardeM 

Tock ft Toy 
Seym'r ft Howard 
Wm Edmunds ft Co 
Clark ft Vlllanl 
Five Spinettes 
2d half 
Hughes Duo 
Robert Fulgora 
"Corking Revue" 
(Two to nil) 

E'VANSVLE. IND. 
TIHory 

Four of Us 
Swor ft Lee 
Ilarpland 

2d halt 
Mason ft Shaw 
Ned Norworth Co 
(One to nil) 

FLINT. MICfl. 
Palaee 

Sensational Togi 
Howard ft Bennett 
Hester Ball-y ft Co 
Kay ft Elate Dean 
Flo Enright A Co 

2d halt 
H ft M Otto 
Five Spinnettes 
Ibach's Knlerta.fi'rs 
(Two to Oil) 

F'T WAV>K, l.ND. 
Palaee 

"n<rqiiet of ?'>ng" 

^r ■.■■■ . • 



Wllla Wakerteld 
Jerome ft Newell 
(One to fill) 

HAMMOND. IND. 
Parthoea 

2d half only 
Ray ft Bldred 
"La PetHe Rerua" 
(Three to ttll) 

INDIANAPOLIS 

Palaee 

Alaska Trio 
Joy Bros ft Mann 
Horton ft Hume 
"On the Campus" 
(One to nil) 

2d half 
Herbert ft Neeley 
Broken Mirror 
Clark ft Valllnl 
Hughle Clark Band 
(One to nil) 

LEXINGTON. KT. 
Ben AU 

Sankus ft Silrere 
J ft M Martin 
Broken Mirror 
Grindel ft- Ksther'- ' 
I.nrralne Minto Co ' 
2d half '^ 

Joe MeUin ■ ' > 

flaglers ft Ratk 
Claire Vincent 



Mardo ft Wynn 



Blue Bird R'fkil^' 

LIMA, 0. 

Faara* 



J' ' 



Jerome ft Newell ^v, ' 

Pttiiiley Chaj'H)»a. , ,. 



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April «2. it25 



Rewritten newB itema 

which have appeared 
[. ufithin the woeek ' 
H in the 



NEWS FROM THE DAEiES 



Daily Papere of, 

NEW YORK 
' CHICAGO 4 
- COASt ^ 



This department contains rewritten theatrical news items as published during the week in the daily papers of New York, Chicaoe and the Paeifio Coast. 
Variety takes no credit for these news items; each and every one has been rewritten from ■ dailjf paper. 



NEW YORK 



New York. April 21. 
Clara Kimball Young reported to 
the police of the West 100th street 
station Saturday evening that she 
had left a case containing (70.000 
worth of Jewels in a taxicab going 
from Hotel Algonquin, on West 
44tta street, to Riverside Drive and 
92d street. Officials of the cab 
company were noUfled at once and 
ordered all their vehicles searched, 
but the jewel caae was not found. 



Douglas Fairbanks purchased the 
acreen rights to "Capo Smoke" for 
flM.OM Saturday with the stipula- 
tion that the name of the stage 
version immediately be changed to 
"The Witch Doctor." which was 
done in Monday's advertisements; 
that half of the purchase money 
be expended by the Forrest Produc- 
ing Corporation In advertising the 
stage offerliig in New York news- 
papers, and that the advertising 
campaign be continued over a period 
of six months. Fairbanks repre- 
sented the United Artists Corpora- 
tion tn the negotiations. 



stars" in the leading female role of 
"The Rat" at the Colonial. Peggy 
Joyce will be the first, assuming 
the part April 27; after a week or 
two Mary Miles Minter will Uke 
the lines, to be followed by Llla Lee 
and then others. In the meantime 
Dana Desboro. who is appearing 
regularly in the part, will play other 
feminine parts in the piece, thus 
giving the other ladies of the cast 
vacations during the summer run. 



Perth Amboy. N. J., police ar- 
rested Joseph Buchl>einde«', man- 
ager, and Agnes Jensen, cashier, of 
Dltmas theatre, and Anna Ctoldstein, 
cashier of Crescent theatre, on 
charges of violating the Sunday 
elosinc lawa aftfer Sunday night's 
performances at the two houaes. 
They were paroled fer arralgnnsent 
later in the week before Recorder 
PickersgllL The picture houses are 
controlled by Reade'a Theatre 
Enterprises of New York. 



A revival of "Trelawny of the 
'Wells' " is planned by the Players' 
Club for the week of June 1. John 
Drew and L^nrette Taylor will head 
an all-star cast. 



The last Ave of the 14 supper 
elubs that U. S. Attorney Buckner 
had moved for injunctions in Fed- 
eral Court have consented to' de- 
crees which .close their places for 
a month. They are: Club Mirador, 
200 West Slst street; Club Deau- 
ville. 100 Bast Stth; Monte Carlo 
restaurant, 209 West Slst; Lido 
Venice. 35 East 53d, and Colony 
Restaurant, M7 Madison avenue. 
Th«^ Colony was padlocked Monday 
Might; the others will be on April SO. 



-.i 



Will Rogers, Don Marquis, Frank 
Crownlnshleld, and Henry Sydner 
Harrison were male guests of honor 
of the American Woman's Associa- 
tion at Hotel Plaza Sunday night. 
They are aiding in the drive of the 
women to sell 13,000,000 worth of 
stock to build a clubhouse. 



Frances Nanine. who does an 
Apache dance in "The Rat" at the 
Colonial, sprained an ankle during 
Saturday night's performance and 
is under the care of a physician. 



A musical version of "E^ast Is 
West," with Fay Bainter in her 
original role, is planned by the Shu- 
berts. 



'Treasure 6llrl." the musical ver- 
sion of "The Fortune Hunter." will 
be produced by Charles Dillingham 
next season. 



Anne Dale," 16-year-old picture 
actress, spoke at Cornell Memorial 
Church. S6th street. Sunday night 
on The relation of the church and 
pictures. 



A girl about 17 year«< old. who 
registered as Gloria O'Rayder, at- 
tempted suicide at the Hotel Mc- 
Alpin Saturday. Dr. Hnrrar. house 
physician, administered first aid and 
sent the girl to Bellevue hospital. 
where it is said stie will recover. The 
girl said she had returned from 
Hollywood after a brief picture ca- 
reer, failed to find employment .and 
was despondent. 

More than $200 has been received 
toward the fund to provide a bust 
of ^Charlotte Cushnian for the Hall 
of Fame at New York University, 
reports Eleanor Gates, secretary of 
the committee. 



David Belasco promises early pro- 
duction of "The Desert," by Imt- 
enso Azertis, adapted by Oeorge 
Mlddleton. A'so that In the fall he 
will bring out h!S own play, '•The 
Doll Master." 



Members of the advertislnf; staff 
of FamoHS Pliyers-Lasky Corpora- 
tion clofted a three-day convention 
with a dinner and entertainment at 
Hotel Roosevelt Saturday night. 
Four hundred and tifty reprcsenta' 
lives were in attendance. ni.-Xiiy 
from foreign lands. 



"Three Doors" will open at I>er.ox 
Little Theatre April 23. 



The cast is bcmg assembled for 
'The Straight Shooter" to open at 
Atlantic City May 25. 

Bebe Danlelds sailed over Times 
square in an aeroplane Saturday 
and dropped leaflets advertising the 
Lambs' Gambol to be held next 
Sunday night at Metropolitan Opera 
House. 



John Galsworthy's "A Bit o' 
Love" will be given by the Actors' 
Theatre at the 48th Street for spe- 
cial matinees In May. O. P. Hegglc 
win head the cast. 



Wolcher & Koehler make further 
announcement of their project to 
put a stock company In a house in 
the Times square neighborhood, 
saying they will secure a theatre 
for opening June 1, with a flrst- 
clasa- company, presenting worth- 
while productions for a run of two 
or three weeks each, with $1 top, 
11.60 on Saturday nights. 



The picture version of "My Son" 
was exhibited at the Strand Sunday 
in spite of notice to Manager Joseph 
Plunkett that an Injunction to stop 
ihe showing had l>een asked for by 
Gustav Blum, Inc., producers Af the 
stage play now running at the 
Bayes. According to Blum, the pic- 
ture rights were sold to First Na- 
tional with the stipulation that the 
picturization was not to l>e released 
until April 1. 1926. Plunkett claimed 
that was a typogrraphical error — 
the date was April l. 1925, and as 
no court papers were served on him 
be went ahead with bis booking. 

Michael J. Walsh, manager of 
Tonkcra' Strand, which his father 
owns, waa arraigned in Yonkers 
Cburt Saturday charged with un- 
tewfuHy exhibiting a child per- 
former, his own daughter, aged six. 
Charge was made by the S. P. C. C. 
Walsh pleaded not guilty and the 
ease was adjourned until next 
Saturday. The child. Baby Doris 
CUass, is a member of the National 
Staere Children's Association and 
hum appeared throughout the coun- 
try. Walsh waa formerly Deputy 
State Comptroller. 



Further plans for the testimonial 
to General John J. Pershing at the 
Hippodrome Saturday night Include 
the playing by five army and navy 
bands. 2S0 musicians, massed Into 
one and led by John Philip Sousa; a 
number by the combined orchestras 
of the Rivoli, Rla>to and Criterion 
under the direction of Hugo Riesen- 
feM with Silvio Hein collaborating, 
and when the war-time songs are 
played their authors will appear, 
among them beln^ George M. Cohan, 
Irving Berlin, Gltz Rice and Percy 
Welnrlch. 



Rudolph Oray, colored actor, filed 
suit in Harlem Municipal Court 
Saturday for $150 claimed to be due 
him after the closing of "Oil Scan- 
dals" at the Lafayette, Seventh ave- 
nue and ISlst street, produced by 
Joseph Foster and M. Marino, the 
latter a vegetable and fruit dealer 
on Upper Fifth avenue. 



PACIFIC COAST 

Los Angeles, April 21. 

J. Wycoff, picture actor, was lined 
$100 or given the alternative of 
spending 50 days in the Venice jail 
by Judge Walter Rennie, following 
his conviction of having assaulted 
Gus Marchesi, a Venice merchant, 
with a heavy cane when the latter 
quarreled with him over some 
money that the actor had borrowed. 
Marehesi's right leg was broken with 
the cane. Wycoff has been given 
Ave days to get the money to i?ay 
the fine or begin his jail sentence. 

When Mary Plckford attended the 
banquet given in honor of Hiram 
Abrams by the United Artists group 
recently at the Blltmore she wore a 
diamond platinum bracelet contain- 
ing 36 8tone»-valued at $5,000. It 
was a gift from her husband, Doug- 
las Fairbanks, and after the affair 
she missed It. A search was started 
and as It was not found a $1,000 re- 
ward .has been offered for its re- 
covery. The Jewel was Insured. 

Following the denial that Genaro 
Spagnolia, Italian film actor, had 
attempted to assault her and had 
turned on the gas in a rooming 
house which imperiled the lives of 
the tenants, by Lorraine Decker, a 
picture actress, the former was re- 
leased from the city Jail by the po- 
lice. Two detectives who Investi- 
gated the case ordered the release 
when they found no evidence to 
warrant the holding of Spagnolia. 



rities from the movies to make per- 
sonal appearances. The ahow 
opened at 8 o'clock and ran past 
midnight. 



In a suit filed by Mrs. Lydia A. 
Thompson to recover stock In the 
Citizens' Mortgage Co.. W. T. Wil- 
son, a stock salesman, is accused of 
using the names of Charles Chaplin. 
Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Plckford, 
William Glbbs McAdoo and D. U. 
Griffith to persuade the plaintiff to 
part with her property in exchange 
for stock in D. W. Grifflth. Inc. Mrs. 
Thompson asserts that Wilson 
called on her and represented that 
he was an agent of D. W. QrUllth, 
Inc., and persuaded her that the 
movie stars named above were 
actively interested in his concern, 
and also that the shares she held 
were worth not more than $S each. 
He also promised her, she said, a 
profit x>f $1 for every dollar she In- 
vested. 



CHICAGO 

Chicago. April n, *, 

The Aryan Orotto, local lodge M 
promoting a seriea of get-together 
"stags." which will use movies and 
acts. ^ 



A 12-year-old blind boy, Ivemd 
Dowie. save a Tlolln recital la ' 
Evanston. > 2 



Vice-President Dawes took hU 
two foster children and. General 
Pershtng to see the Sells-Floto clr« 
cua at the Coliseum last week. 



Robert Lfc Sherman, stock pre* 
ducer hereabouts, rushed Into print 
to deny he was the author of 
"Spooks" at the Playhouse. The &u. 
thor of this new mystery thriller is 
Robert J. Sherman, a former sto<dc 
actor. 



Mrs. Leslie Carter arrived at her 
Hollywood home from New York 
this week. She announced that she 
will appear under the management 
of Frank E^an next season in a new 
comedy. "The Shanghai fiesture." 

There were two birthdays in the 
Cfaarlle Chaplin family last week. 
Charlie was 36 years old and his 
wife. Llta Gray. 17. Parties, of 
cotiTse, were held at the Chaplin 
mansion in honor of both events. 



Despite the fact that Rupert 
Hughes was denounced as an atheist 
and no fit person t» control the edu- 
cation of a minor. Judge J. Perry 
Wood named him with Conrad 
Nagel as Joint guardians of Mar- 
shall Eh-icksen. 16, brother of Lucille 
RIcksen, Wampas baby star who 
died about a month ago. 

Attorneys for Samuel Erickscn, 
father of the boy, who objected to 
the appointment, cited in evidence a 
magazine story which the author- 
producer published UTst October in 
which he had written that "atiy per- 
son who states that he believes in 
the Bible either lies or Is Ignorant 
of what he says." The article was 
entitled, "Why I Quit Going to 
Church." 

Ericksen, however, was named as 
administrator of the estate of his 
daughter, which amounts to $60,000 
life Insu/ance and $10,000 personal 
property. 



MM. 

as Kcc 



Arrangements have been made by 
Earl Carroll whereby several prom- 
inent ac tre aa w will appear aa "sueat 



Ernestine Schumann-Heink 
has Ifccepted the offer made to her 
by Manager Gattl-Casazsa to rejoin 
the Metropolitan Opera Co. next 
season. The contralto will celebrate 
practically half a century on the 
stage, having begun her career at 
Prague in 1876. Sho Is 64 years of 
age. 



Congressman Sol Bloom, In an ad- 
dress Sunday night In- the Bijou at 
the first anniversary services of the 
Jewish Theatrical Guild, warned his 
hearers that if the copyright hill 
now before Congress Is enacted Into 
law it will permit radio broadcast- 
ing concerns to radiocast an entire 
theatrical performance without pay- 
ing a cent to actors or producers. 
He said he failed to understand the 
lack of Interest shown In the bill by 
New York theatrical managers and 
fears they do not realize Ua signifi- 
cance. 

"Rosmersholm" will be the src- 
(Contlnued on page ll> 



Gloria Swanson will not have to 
face a suit for money due for legal 
services to Attorneys Bsur, Wright 
and Macdonald. A settlement has 
been effected out of court and a dis- 
missal of the action requested. The 
attorneys claimed there was an 
agreement to pay $10,000 for their 
services in obtaining a divorce for 
Miss Swanson from Herbert K 
Somborn, but that the star had paid 
but $2,600. The attorneys assigned 
their claim to Jenifle N. Prince. 

uJ^Hf- ,P^?« "• I'ay, a former 
"Follies" girl and wife of a San 
Pedro policeman, pleaded not gulHy 
to a charge of horsewhipping Rob- 
ert Phelps, a repair shoo foreman. 
Mrs. Day was accused of attacking 
Phelps because he was alleged to 
have made slanderous remarJts 
about her. 

Two Nome dog tenms will be fea- 
tured acts at two dirrerrnt theatres 
here this week. Pantages announces 
that Solomon Bnsco, the famous 
Nome rescue dog team driver, with 

hit^lT '• T** *"■ *^«»"' *'"» be a 
neaallne act. 

t.9^'*'' ** li^eW" Rtate Sol Lesser 
18 to present the famoui* driver and 
nis team of dogs that carried the 
antl-toxm Into diphtheria - slrlrkfn 
Nome during the cpldomic. Lesser 
has brought this driver .nnd his doKs 

proSclfon.""" '" ^ "'^""'" '"^""■'■ 

The big event of ,V. 'v. a Wrek 

.hTnKMK * '"^V"'"'- »"^"fnt held in 
the Philharmonlf AudMorliirn und^r 
-the direction of Marry HinKt-r wmt- 
em repr«sen(atlve of ,(.». OrvhPum 
Circuit, and Jamfn f. McKownn 
manager of iho IJin».fr#.*»f, fhfntre. 

All of the h»!adllners oppfftring s» 
the Orpheum. PnntnKm. ilWnUfp^ 
and T.,oew'fl Htntn Ih^atrn wfr« on 
the program. Th«-r« wer« also rtrn- 
matle and musical star* and rf>M,. 



Peggy Kerr Saxton of the "Green- 
wich Village Follies" has filed suit 
here for divorce against her hus- 
band. Charles Gordon Saxton. and 
was granted $60 a month alimony 
by Judge Walter Gates. 



Mary Plckford is considering 
using Helen Keller in some of the 
scenes of a blind girl picture which 
she plans t« make next year. She 
discussed the subject with Miss 
Keller during the latter's visit to 
the Pickford studio. 



Alleged to have attempted to 
asphyxiate Miss Lorraine Decker 
following a rejection of his love suit, 
Genario Rocco. an Italian character 
actor in the movies here, was ar- 
rested and ordered held on charges 
of attempted murder. 



David ("Red") Klrby. a movie 
actor, recently sentenced to 10 days 
for assaulting his wife, has been 
made the defendant In. a divorce 
suit filed by his spouse. Mrs. Kirby 
filed a similar suit some weeks ago, 
and pending a hearing of it Kirby 
kidnaped her a la movie style and 
reconciliation ensued. 



Jack Dempsey and his bride. 
Estelle Taylor, are planning on em- 
barking upon a belated honeymoon 
to Europe. Dempsey and his wife 
have gone to New York to shoot 
some scenes for "Manhattan Mad- 
ness," the new film which the 
Dempseys are making, and when 
this work Is done exttect to Journey 
across the water to Europe. They 
Intend to visit England, France and 
Switzerland. 



Hazel Eden of the Chicago Opera 
obtained a divorce from Robert B. 
Mudge last December on the grounds 
of non-support. She testified her 
husband left her five years ago. 
while thev were living at the Con- 
gress Hotel, obliging her to make 
her own living. 

Mrs. James Hamilton Lewis, wife 
Of the former United States Sena- 
tor, will be palmist 'at the Woman's 
World Fair. 



Dorothy Stone thinks it would be 
"lovely" If some day she and Goodie 
Montgomery, daughter of Fred 
Stone's former partner, should some 
day do a sister act as Montgomery 
and Stone. Goodie, now 18, la with 
"Louie the 14th" In New York. 



Patrons at the current Flower 
Show at McVicker's are voting to 
choose a flower to l>e chosen as the 
syhibol of Chicago. The violet Is the 
official flower of the State of Illi- 
nois, but the local florists Insist Chi' 
cago is too robust a town to be rep-/ 
resented by such a timid flower. 
Mayor Dever will be 'asked to en- 
dorse the McVicker's vote. 



The ice plant In the Woods thei- 
atre will l>e ready to operate May 
16 so that hot weather will not in- 
terfere with "Rose-Marie's" chances. 



Danny Cohen is now part owner 
of the Montmartre Cafe and is as- 
sisting in the management. 



John Barry nnore was awarded a 
Rudolph Valentino medal for screen 
acting by a vote of newspaper 
critics throughout th^ country. The 
award was based on his acting in 
"Beau Brummel." Norma Talmadge 
was awarded second place in the 
contest for her work in "Secrets." 
The poll of the votes was taken by 
Rupert Hughea, Rob. Wagner, rreal- 
dent of the Writers' Club, and Val- 
entino. The medal Is of heavy gold, 
and one will be awarded annually 
by Valentino. 



William H. Lytell. father of Bert 
Lytell, picture actor, passed away 
In New York according to word re- 
ceived here. His death was said to 
be due to an injury received when 
he slipped on a wet pavement. 



Eula Mantecon, fllm actress, 
known on the screen as Alice Tre- 
vor, has filed suit for divorce against 
Armando Montecon, alleging that he 
vented his rage on her wardrobe. 
She alleges fears for her safety. 

Mrs. Winifred Westover Hart, es- 
tranged wifo of Bill Hart, is reported 
seriously in at her home, having 
suffered a relapse from a heart and 
stomach disorder. All vlsltwrs have 
boon denied at her Iwme In order to 
rnrry out her physicians' orders for 
complete quiet. Mrs. Hart has not 
been out of bed for 18 days. 

Al fJ. Rarnos, rlrcus owner. In- 
dicted by the Kwleral grand jury on 
« hargps of falsifying his Income tax 
report', has hceii grunted a contln- 
iniiKe f.r two weeks In which to 
I'reporo to muko a pica. 

■I.'r'k lloxle. Universal Wcstcri: 
HI/II-, suffered a serious Injury dur- 
ing the niriiliig of a scone at Unl- 
vcr«i;tl City and prolmbly Will be lnl<l 
lip for some lime. While riding hUi 
iiorrf Ibn flnlriifil Hiepped In a gophur 
bolo and fell, lumlKng on lop of 
lloxle. The star suHluinod soveral 
dislordled vcrtelirw. 

I!«n < orbelf. nnothcr ncfor. who 
wns Mding »»ehlnd Ho«le. nimi was 
thrown from his hwnc, Inif got off 
with nothing worse than u broken 



Louis Alterle. Chicago gunman, 
was freed In court, when eight wit'- 
nesses failed to Identify him as one 
of a group who attempted to kidnap 
a policeman in a brawl last Au- 
gust at the Northern Lights Cafe. 

The three partners of the Jones. 
Linick ft Schaefer firm, having spent 
the winter far from tho chilly blasts 
of this lakeside, are returning home. . 
Jones and Linick are coming from 
California; Schaefer from Northern 
Africa. 



Mrs. John Root, society matron 
prominently concerned In the local 
Little Theatre movement, has gone 
away to acBool to study dramatica 
seriously. 

-" 

The first "Woman's World's Fair" 
with 300 exhibition booths opened 
Saturday at a north side armory. It 
Is composed entirely of merchandise 
designed, originated or manufac- 
turea by women.' 



The Order of Moose is holding its 
third ^naual indoor circus at the 
Ashland Avenue auditorium. 



Sam Kasten, Yiddish comedian at 
Gllck man's Palace, on the west side, 
had a testimonial performance last 
week on the occasion of his 65th 
birthday. 



Alice Goratenberg, Gold Coast 
amateur playwright, has written a 
series of "staircase" dramas, which 
will be done May 1 for the benefit 
of the Mryn Mawr College endow- 
ment fund. MI^B Gerstenborg Is an 
alumna of Bryn Mawr. 



A special building to provide 
storehouse facilities and apace for 
scenery painters and others to work 
Is being built on the south side by 
the Chicago Operu. 

Boellus H. Sullivan h;is provided 
funds to build and endow two pow- 
erful radio broadcasting .stations In 
njomory of his f.ither. Roser C. Sul- 
llviin. One of the stations will be 
orfMfcd at Notre Dame XTnlversIty In 
Hoiiil) Hend. the other at tho tTni- 
verslly of Illinois at ChrmMWlpn. 
Wlre^ will l>e-run Into Chlcapo for 
roiiioto control. The stations will 
have a rnting of 5,000 kilowat.'<. The 
most powerful In Chicago at pres- 
ent r.ite 1,600 kllowntf.«. The piir- 
pos*> Is educational, the idei being 
to broadcast college Icclures. 






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Wednesday, April 22, ltt0 



TIMES SQUARE 



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VARIETY 



19 



EDMELUSHELD 
FOR KIDNAPING 
IN HEAVY BAIL 



Court Said Drunkenness 
No Excuse for Serious 
. Crime 



Mrs. Kdna McLaughlin, 11 Weat 
63rd' street, cabmret performer and 
wife of John McLaughMn, property 
man for Shuberts, waa held In $10,- 
000 ball for the Grand Jury when 
arraigned before Magistrate George 
"W. Simpson" In West Side Court on 
a charge of kidnaping on complaint 
of Mrs. Helen Mahoney, 736 9th 
avenue. 

Mrs. McLaughlin is accused of 
''having kidnaped Mrs. Mahone^'s 
daughter, Helen, 3, Blaster Sunday. 
The child was taken from 50th 
street, near 9th Avenue, and placed 
'in a taxlcab and driven away. At 
56th street and 8th avenue, Mrs. 
McLaughlin called to the chauffeur 
and told him the child with her was 
not hers, and she did not know who 
It was or its parents. The chauf- 
feur called a policeman. 

On the witness stand Mrs. Mc- 
Laughlin testified she had per- 
formed at a cabaret in White Plains 
the Saturday night before and had 
drunk considerable liquor. She said 
she came back to the city about 10 
a. m.^and continued her drinking, 
visiting several places. She said 
she was passing up 8th avenue when 
she saw a crdwd of children sur- 
rounding the Mahoney child, and 
they told her she was lost. She said 
she intended driving to the police 
station and got to 55th street when 
she decided she was going wrong 
and told the chauffeur. 

The woman said she was In a 
daze as a result of her drinking 
and was not in possession of all her 
faculties. She had not meant to 
take the child away for the purpose 
of kidnaping it, she said. The 
chauffeur and the police testifl^fl 
that Mrs. McLaughlin had been 
. drinking, but insisted she appeared 
to know what she was doing. 

After the magistrate heard all the 
evidence he decided to have the wo- 
man explain before a jury. In 
holding her, Magistrate Simpbon 
said that the fact she was drunk 
was no excuse. The Court said the 
crime was a most serious one and 
declined to fix ball lower than 
110,000. 



Rom Ri 




One of the flying machine 
concerns ) renting its airships 
has found ita moat lucrative 
trade working for the rum 
runners off the Atlantic Coast. 
A plane or more is daily en- 
gaged by the bootleggers to 
locate incoming boose ships, 
returning to "the line" where 
waiting fast beats are given 
the position of the liquor laden 
vessels. 

With this information the 
fast boats can go direct to the 
trader on the way in. 

No booze is carried by the 
Investigating planes and they 
are Operated by employes of 
the company. 



H^SlK-^ARJlm-lTIE SQUARE 



An old three-piece combination entertained the passersby and resi- 
dents of 46th street last Friday. Tuo of the boya played accordions 
while the other alternated with a clarinet and the hat. 

Starting with "O! Katarina," they were suspected of being pluggers, 
but this suspicion with their next number, "O! Sol Maria," was allayed. 
The act was nearly broken up when during this number someone 
began to do the "Charleston." One fellow who may have been the 
trio's publicity man, said that the boys were tuning up and breaking in 
a new tui^n for a sumnoer run on the Staton Island ferry boats. 



GRUENWALD LOSES 
MONEY AND CASE 



Didn't Get Tickets for Show, 

but Had Plenty of "Paper" 

for Recital 



Auto Renter Fined $10 
For Assault on Woman 

Abraham Rosensweig, 35, of 268 
West 43d street, who operates a 
fleet of pleasure cars In the Times 
Square section, waa fined $10 in 
West Side Court by Magistrate 
Oeorge W. Simpson on the charge 
of disorderly conduct. He paid the 
fine. 

Rosensweig was arrested on the 
complaint of Mme. Georgette Gallet, 
who operates a beauty shop and 
resides in the rear of It at the West 
43d street address. She obtained a 
summons charging that Rosensweig 
struck her repeatedly on the neck 
and back outside cf her rooms on 
April 3. 

She averred that Rosensweig 
complained that "Fifl," her pet 
Pekingese, barked too much and 
kept him awake. She denied this 
and said that men visitors to the 
apartment of Rosensweig prevented 
"Fifi" from sleeping, and also the 
tramping of his friends throufeh the 
• hall awakened her. 

The alleged asnault occurred as 
a result of the trouble. 



Sarcastic "Throws' 



ft 



Strolling players, who have been 
wont to entertain in the cabarets of 
Greenwich Village without remu- 
neration other than "throw money" 
have shifted their locale since most 
of the Village places have put on 
the high hat and also a |1 cover 
charge. 

The ?1 charge has worked to the 
detriment of the voluntary enter- 
tainers from their way of looking at 
it. They clt^m patrona who are 
nicked fir - rover charge figure 
them ;,s a part of the entertaln- 
>nent and never "throw" them any- 
thing but sarcastic remarks. 

Since the absence of the unpaid 
pntertnliier.s many of the places 
liave f-mployed paid talent. 



Two charges of grand larceny 
preferred against James Walsh, 
salesman, 6912 7th avenue, Brook- 
lyn, were dismissed after a hearing 
before Magistrate Simpson in West 
Side Court. One of the charges ac- 
cused Walsh of obtaining from Ed- 
ward F. Gruenwald, ticket broker 
at 237 West 45th street, $165, which 
he was said to have used to pur- 
chase tickets for the opening of 
"Rose- Marie." 

The second charge waa that Walsh 
sold Gruenwald 1^6 tickets fcr a 
recital at Aeolian Hall for $386.50 
and that the performance later was 
cancelled. Gruenwald said he had 
been unable to get the money he 
paid for the tickets. Gruenwald ex- 
plained that he gave Walsh, who 
had been emploved by him, $105 to 
buy the "Rose- Marie" tickets and 
WcUsh failed to return the tickets 
or money. 

In defense of this charge Walsh 
testified he tiad made elterts to pur- 
chase the tickets. Later, he testi- 
fied, while Gruenwald and he we.'c 
havtaig dinner, Gruenwald told nim 
to keep the monex,on account of his 
salary. Gruenwald denied this and 
said he never had any agreement 
with Walsh about salary and never 
told him to keep the $105. Walsh 
produced a witness who corrobo- 
rated his statement that Gruen- 
wald had told him to keep the mo- 
ney. 

Recital that Wasn't 

Regarding the second charge 
Gruenwald said on February 14 
Walsh came to the office and laid 
down the 166 tickets for the Aeolian 
Hall recital and announced it was 
going to be a big affair. The ticket 
broker said Wa^h told him he had 
paid $386.60 for tbem at the box 
office. Gruenwald said he later dis- 
covered that the performance had 
been called off and when he wanted 
to redeem the tickets was unable 
to get the money. 

Walsh said he first told Gruen- 
wald he would be able to buy some 
tickets for the recital and waa told 
to go ahead. He said he paid for 
the tickets and When he came back 
Gruenwald paid him partly In cash 
and check. He proved to the magis- 
trate th^t on the date he obtained 
the tickets and brought them to 
Gruenwald that the performance was 
scheduled and that It had not been 
cancelled until two days later. Walsh 
said he purchased the tickets from a 
man standing near the box office and 
whom he knew was connected with 
E^telle Bates, violinist. He aaid he 
later waa Informed that the tickets 
were complimentary. Walsh ad- 
mitted he had served three years 
In Sing Sing for having imperson- 
ated a revenue agent. 

Magistrate Simpson decided no 
/evidence of a crime had been out 
' In either case and dismissed both 
complaints. 



Wrigley's Gay New City 

Los Angelea, April 21. 

Catalln!> Island, attracting over 
600,000 pleasure seekers annually, is 
to have a new city to be fashioned 
after Deauville in France and to 
attract the "Silk Slocking Colony," 
according to William Wrlgley, Jr. 

The new city will boast a hotel 
of Frencli architecture estimated to 
cost more than $1,OCO,000. The site 
win be about four miles distant 
from the present city of Avalon and 
will be a gay. fe.^tive place, much 
more expensive than Avalon. 



Show business may keep folks pretty busy, but not enough to prevent 
one attending a christening, say the Duncan Sisters of "Topsy and Eva" 
fame. Particularly when the christening concerns one's nephew, a 
chubby nine pound boy. The nephew in this case, who by the way will 
be christened Duncan McClelland, arrived last Saturday at the White 
Plains home of S. S. McClelland and Evelyn Duncan McClelland, sister 
of Vivian and Rosetta and at one time star of "Lilies of the Field." 



Albert Barron, piayipg In "Louis the 14th." received the congratula- 
tions of Magistrate Georg^ W. Simpson in West Side Court for the 
part he played in capturingv an ex-soldier after the latter had shot a 
fellow roomer five times. The ex-soldler gave his name as Ulysses 
Harris, 45, of 75 West 92nd street. Harris was captured by Barron after 
Harris shot and seriously wounded Raymond Brown, an executive of 
the National Atrphone Corporation, 16 Hudson street, and lived .on the 
floor above Harris. Brown was taken to Knickerbocker Hospital, where 
he remained In a grave condition for two months. 

Harris shot Brown without any reason at all. Brown was leaving 
lita apartment and encountered Harris In the lower hallway. Harris 
fired nine shots at Brown. Five lodged In his body. After Harris shot 
Brown he beat him with a blackjack. No one had courage enough to 
intercept Harris, save Barron, who fought Harris and subdued him. 



A daily picturesque sight In almost any of the New York banks is a 
trio of an express company handling money transfers, entering In single 
file, a guard ahead of and behind the messenger. The trio are in 
tight-fitting uniforms, with gun belts and guns exposed In the holsters. 
As the men proceed to the window of the paying teller, each one holds 
one hAnd on a gun, ready to draw. While the messenger is transacting 
his business, each of the guard-s remain at a short distance, never 
ceasing to watch the messenger. Upon the completion of the transaction, 
whether the messenger is bringing or taking away currency, the same 
file march is naade out of the bank to the armored motor truck of the 
express company. 



2 YOUNG MEN FROM -, 
DOVER, N. a, IN N. f. 



Mitlhands Had Heard of B'way 

but Took Their Final Meal 

en 6th Avenue 



When Jackie Coogan let it l>e known that he desired lunch Monday, 
his father ushered him to a window table In the Hotel Astor grill room. 

While the young movie star ate, 200 persons or more gazed upon him. 
E^ch time Jackie raised a fork or knife many of the crowd below in the 
street emitted gasps of admiration. 



Lucille Douglas Failed to 
Iden|ify De Angelis 

Lucille Douglas, said to have 
appeared at one time In White's 
"Scandals," and who told detec- 
tives she was ewlndled out of 
$2,000 by me^3 of a "switch - 
game," was unable to identify Sal- 
vatore De Angelis, 39, tailor, of 424 
West 24th street, Brooklyn, as one 
of the two alleged men who stole 
her money. Miss Douglas lives at 
225 West 71st street. 

It was after she went to the 
West 68th street detective bureau 
and told her story to Detective 
Conkling and McOovern that De 
Angelis was arrested. Misa Doug- 
las went to police headquarters and, 
the detectlvea said, picked out De 
Angelis' picture as one of the 
swindlers. When she saw him In 
person she was unable to Identify 
him and he waa freed. Detective 
McCarthy, attached to a precinct in 
lower Manhattan, rearrested him on 
a similar complaint. 

Mlaa Douglas told the detectives 
that two men came to her home 
and gave her some diamonds to 
have appraised. She offered the 
$2,000 for tbem. They refused the 
offer and two daya later returned 
to accept her moner. They gave 
her the "gems." Later she learned 
the '^ema" were glass. 



Good Ballyhoo Blows Up 

Washington, April 21. 

Too much publicity killed a per- 
fectly gyod ballyhoo. 

Tourist agencies, of which there 
are a legion here, have been doing 
a thriving business "selling"; the 
handshake of the President. For 
days the street barkers for the 
agencies have been plugging "see 
the President and shake his hand." 
This on every Important downtown 
corner. The stdnt was nccompUHhcl 
by getting an obllKlng Congress- 
man to arranRp for ;i part.v of hl.-< 
"constituents" to meet the Pre.il- 
dent. 

The President has stood the gaff 
splendidly, breaking all records for 
the number of handshakes, but the 
"White House staff got peeved at 
the agencies and now it's all off. 



HOTEL NOW FOR CAR-BAEN SI 

The car bam site on 7th avenue 
and 60th street which has been 
everything from a theatre to a fight 
arena, will be a new Manger hotel. 

The hotel Vvlll have 1,250 rooms 
and occupy the 7lh avenue frontage 
of that plot. 



Bandits in Greenwich 
ViUage Holding Up Places 

White collar gangsters have been 
terrorizing the cabaret belt of 
Greenwich Village for the past few 
weeks. Proprietors are reticent of 
enlisting the aid of the poltCe. 

The latest victim of a stickup 
was Murphy Brothers' cabaret, when 
four armed youths entered and 
lined up the patror.s against the 
wall, relieving them of cash and 
other valuables to the amount of 
$500, and an additional $800 taken 
from Stephen Murphy, on* of the 
proprietors. While the bandits were 
operating on6 of the guests put up 
a fight. A gangster flred four shots 
which went wild. Despite no report 
forthcoming from the management 
the detectives of the precinct 
learned of the holdup and shoot- 
ing and are investigating. 

This terrorism seems to be con- 
fined to the private places rather 
than those running publicly in the 
village. The assumption Is that 
most of the stlck-up men are fa- 
miliar to the police and since the 
police usually make rounds of the 
open places the gangsters feel more 
secure In the private Joints. 

At least a dozen places have been 
taken over within the past two 
weeks with proprietors losing the 
night's receipts and pa'trons losing 
whatever monej* or articles of value 
In their posee8.si(>n. 



Tunnel Will Connect 

Two Village Cabarets 

Another of CJroenwich Village's 

frenk cabarets passed into the dta- 

.rard when the Side Show, Fourth 

street aad Sixth avenue, put up the 

yliutten. 

The catMU-et had been one of the 
best patronized dance places In the 
Village, but a bad break is said to 
h.ive discouraged the proprietors. 

Mrs. Emery, who operates the 
Jolly Friars' Inn, has taken over the 
Side Show. The new place is di- 
rectly back of "Mother" Emery's 
osbaret, and she will construct a 
tunnel connecting the two cabarets. 



MOB TO SEE OLORU 

The iBltial showing of the^Oli.rii 
Swanson picture at the Rlvoli Fri- 
day night caused a traffic conges- 
tion on the sidewalk and In the 
roadway. Police reserves from two 
stations were hurried to the scene. 

Pickpockets took advantage of 
the opportunity and a number of 
robberies were reported. 



Two young miUhands from Do- 
ver, N. H., gave Broadway a thrill 
the other night Frank Barry, SO. 
and Andrew Blttner, ^ 19, only in 
town for a week with Dovsr Bot 
much of a place. After reailing the 
New York papers about this city 
of tall buildings, illuminated signs, 
entangling flappers and walking 
bugs, decided to look the tig town 
over. 

Reaching here in their best and 
most of their savings, for almost 
a week enjoyed their visit. By that 
time their bank roll had faded. 
Thursday night they found them- 
selves with a wonderful appetite, 
but no coin. They walked around 
hoping to stumble over a pearl neck- 
lace. Even looking into restaurant 
windows did not help. 

About 9: SO, satisfied they were 
going to die of starvation, they en- 
tered Silver's restaurant at 803 6th 
avenue. Here they consumed $1.00 
worth of Mr. Silver's food. leaving 
the checks on the casaler's desk, 
they walked out. 

Andi-ew Blttner, the cashier, 
yelled "Police" and dashed out after 
them. So did most of the patroni, 
also forgetting to pay their checks. 
As Bittncr rea.hed the street he saw 
the two turning the corner west in- 
to 46th street. The patron.1 followed 
and someone said there had been 
a "stick-up." 

The chase caused others to Join. 
Before Broadway was reached a 
howling mob of several hundred 
were after the two from Dover. 
Those on Broadway In the vicinity 
of 4<tb street becams Interested, so 
did about a dozen policemen on foot, 
four uniformed men in flivvers. 
some detectives and In a few sec; 
onds about everyone who happened 
to be in Tlpies Square. 

The two fugitives turned Into the 
lo'bby of Loew's State, but when th? 
crowd surged after them they were 
no where to be seen. The doorman 
said they had not entered the thea- 
tre and suggested that they might 
be in the poolroom In the basement. 

There they were finally cornere<l 
In the men's room. After Identifi- 
cation by Blttner, they were taken 
to the West 47th street police sta- 
tion and icter to the Night Court. 

Magistrate Frothingham, after 
hearing the story of Blttner Md the 
explanations of the prison erC de- 
cided the two had fc«tter spend the 
next five days of their visit here 
In the workhouse, where they will 
not have to worry al>out their eats 
and meanwhile get in touch wltli^ 
some money man In Dover who 
might want to welcome them back 
home. 



LEWIS' "CORRECT DRESS " 

-Nat Lewis will talk on "Correct 
Dress" to the radio public. The 
Times Square haberdasher is slated 
as an "advertising" feature for 
April 26 (Saturday night) for a half 
hour discourse. 



230-YR.-OLD PLAY 

(Continued from page 1) 
naughty lines and the possibility of 
police interferences on Broadway. 
Tfiat happened to "The Ood of Ven- 
geance." Before ths latter attrac- 
tion was booked uptown police au- 
thorities were Interrogated. The an- 
swer was that it was "Village stuff ' 
and would be toV.rated, but if moved 
to Etroadway action would be taken. 
The result was the closing of the 
play and the arrest of the players. 

"Love for Love" is rated n» bril- 
liant writing, minus the vulgarity of 
the "Vengeance" As a result, thf 
Village house Is pla.vlnc to stand- 
ing room busincs for the first time 
In years. 

The Provlncetown Playhouse after 
a mediocre start several seasons ago, 
has emerged as the leader of the 
Village producing groups. It is not 
only making real money with "Love 
for Love," but turning excellent 
lirofltM with "DfMlre Under the 
Hlnis," the only attraction success- 
fully brought uptown this season. 
"Desire," an U Nell drama, is In Its 
sixth month at the Cariull. 



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VARIETY 



SPORTS 



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WednAiday, April 22, 1925 



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CIRCUS PEOPLE 
MSS MATINEES 
BUTPLAYBALL 



Mexican Circus with 

Crack fHne of Actors — 

Playing in Arizona 



Lob Angeles. April 21. 

Escolente Bros., bo operate a 
Mexican circus playing through the 
western country have a new means 
of revenue for towns in which th^y- 
do not play matinees. They have an. 
organlxed ball team composed of 
members of their outfit. It Is an 
exceptionally good one, compo9ed 
mostly of Mexicans and Spaniards. 
This team has games boolced with 
the best. semi-professional teams in 
the locality where they play and a 
gate of 25 cents is charged. It is 
said that the circus team get 75 
per cent of the gross, being a double. 
draw, as they are actors and ball' 
players, with the local team taking 
the short end. 

The games have attracted consid- 
erable interest in the communities 
wher* played, and the retTirnt to 
the circus with this new style of a: 
performance has been from IIBO to 
1600 a game, far better than they, 
could derive from giving matinees, 
•specially In the Arizona territory. 



Petition Against Stadium 

' Lios Angeles, April 21. 

The announced Intention of Tony 
Kennedy, local flght promoter, to 
erect an arena on the Lois Weber 
Studio site in Santa Monica boule- 
vard, Hollywood, brought a storm 
of proteet from the Vermont -Santa 
Monica Protective League repre- 
sentiag residents of the locality. 

A petition Is now being circulated 
and 6,000 property owners and resi- 
dents are said to have signed H. 
A mass meeting also is being ar- 
ranged. 

Kennedy had announced his in- 
tention to bi^ild an athletic stadium 
having a seating capacity of 25,000.' 



D£ VAUX COUinXB STTITS 

Des Moines, April 21. 

Bryant Washburn and Harry L. 
Tlghe, president of the Cosmic Pro- 
duction Corporation, were named as 
def^^ants in damage suits totaling 
llOSlvOO brought in district court 
here by H. A. DeVaux, vice-presi- 
dent of the organization. 

Washburn and Tlghe filed suits 
here asking $160,000 damages of De 
Vaux. His suits, filed recently, are 
the outgrowth of verbal tilts in- 
dulged in between the parties named 
during the course of their dltflcul- 
tles here. 



"BOOTS'" N. J. GROSS 

, (Continued from page 1) 

^ tor broke the record in money and 
p number of people attending. In 
.addition to the capacity attend- 
ance, there were nightly tumawaya. 
The star lived here during the 
week, making visits to the more 
prominent clubs and "mixing" gen- 
erally. On the stage each evening 
he made a speech in promotion of 
the re-election of Commissioner of 
Safety Brennan. Mr. Cantor fin- 
ished his nightly talk with "^e 
Catholics must stick together." 

While the "G. V. F." ahow was 
scaled at |3 straight all over the 
orchestra, the difTerence in grosses 
is but slight for that reason, as the 
Cantor show sold for $3.50 for the 
first 14 rows, |3 for the next 10, 
and 12.60 for the last six rows of 
the orchestra. The performance 
capacity for "G. V. F." was around 
$4,780 and for "Kid Boots" about 
$4,810. 

Cuts Down Philly Run 
This week "Kid Boots" Is in 
Brooklyn (Werba's) and then goes 
to Philadelphia. Cantor has cut 
ihfi Phila. run one week to be pres- 
ent at the opening of a golC course 
on Long Island, in which some close 
friends of the star are interested. 
They requested him to attend. 

June 6 Mr. Cantor will sail for 
Europe on the "Paris." His '^tc- 
turizatlon of "TCld Boots," If the 
present tajogle over the s^Ie of the 
film rlghta by Flo ^l^gfeUl ' is 
ironed out, will not start until a 
Ifms from this cummer. ^to.ir 



Wrestlers and WrestGng 



Jack Curley, promoter cf 
wrestling matches in and 
around New York, seemingly 
was right when, after the 
match in Kansas City, Jan. 8, 
In which the 22-year-old 
Wayne Munn won the world's 
wrestling championship from 
Ed "Strangler" Lewis, he im- 
plied that Munn was not of 
championship calibre. In Phil- 
adelphit Wednesday night 
Munn lost -his title to Stanis- 
laus Zybyszko. 48. brother of 
Wladek. 

After this match Munn, as 
an alibi, announced that upon 
entering the ring he was suf- 
fering from tonsillitis. Munn la 
less than half as young as his 
conqueror and had an advan- 
tage of over 50 pounds. 
Zybyszko threw him twice in 
thirteen minutes. 

After much coaxing on the 
part of eastern promoters, 
Munn came to PhiladelphLa 
two weeks ago with the Idea of 
polishing off the title aspirants 
In the east. Last week, while 
stlU champion, he received a 
tempting offer of $100,000 for 
an invasion of Europe. This 
offer was turned down. 

Jack Curley had been trying 
to get Munn to com^ east 
ever since he won the title, but 
had failed after making' a half- 
a hundred offers. While fall- 
ing to grab Munn, Curley was 
taking heavy pans out of a 
mythical wrestling trust which 
was supposed to have existed 
In the Middle West, and of 
which Munn was supopsed to 
have been the main attraction. 
Munn's losing of the title may 
break up "the trust." 

There are but few wrestlers 
of championship timber. Ivan 
Kaiken was brought over from 
Russia with the Idea orf aim- 
ing him at the tiUe, but his 
sudden flop erased his pop- 
ularity, and t:ie dreams of 
Jack Curley went up into 
smoke. 

The men who should flght it 
out for the title are two vet- 
erans and former champions, 
Joe Stecher and "Strangler" 
Lewis. Both have slipped and 
%re not as good as of yore, but 
they still stand head and 
shoulders above the rest. With 
a little more experience, Jim 
Londos, champion of Greece, 
should be a serious contender 
for the much -abused and 
thrown-about world's heavy- 
I weight wrestHng champion- 
ship. 



KANSAS Wni KEEP 
'ALIEN' PROMOTERS OUT 



New Boxing Comm. Adopting 

Ironclad Regulations— First 

Meeting Held Last Week 

Kansas City. April 21. 

If outside promoters think they 
are going to get in on the pugilistic 
game in Kansas, under the new law 
I>ermittlng boxing in the Sunflower 
state, they will probably have an- 
other guess, according to the mem- 
bers of the boxing commission, who 
he'd their first meeting last week. 

The commission announced it 
Would have a complete set of rules 
and regulations, together with li- 
cense applications within 10 days. 
Bach organization that proposes to 
arrange lO-round no -decision box-; 
ing matches must give a bond o^ 
$1,000. 

The commission members also 
gave out that while they would be 
deliberate In mapping out policies' 
and procedures, they would take im-! 
mediate steps to adopt ironclad! 
regulations « to prevent ''profession- 
al promoters" from outside the state! 
coming into Kansas to commercial- 
ize the new statute. 



NEWS OF THE DAIUES 



(Continued from page 14) 

ond offering of The Stagers at the 
$2nd Street. ^ 



Flushing;, L, I., is to have a new 
theatre seating 1,600, but. so ar- 
ranged that 1,000 more seats can be 
added at any time. It will cost with 
the site about $1,000,090. Builders 
are Sidney Harris and Harry Galns- 
boro and a syndicate. Qainsboro 
owns theatres in Flushing and 
Whitestone and is to build another 
at Bayside — all on Long Island. Har- 
ris was formeily manager of the 
Goldwyn Pictures Company. 



' William Fox Realty Company, 
Inc., has filed plans for the con- 
struction of a six-story theatre at 
12$ to 138 X^t 14th. street. In- 
vestment of about $750,000. 



The tenth "White Cargo" company 
is being recruited by Earl Carroll. 
It will open in four weelis at Los 
Angeles for a Pacific Coast tour. 

"The Squall," a Spanish melo- 
drama by Jean Bart, is listed for a 
spring tryout. 



DEMPSEY-TAYIOR "MADNESS" 

Los Angeles, April 21. 

Jack Dempsey and Estelle Taylor 
are en route t© New York, where 
they will make several scenes of 
"Manhattan Madness," prior to sail- 
ing for Paris on May «. 

The "shots" will include a wed- 
ding at the Little Church Around 
the Corner. . The feature is sched- 
uled for release in June by the Asso- 
ciated Exhibitors' through Pathe 



Sam Harris has accepted the 
name "Warflyer" for his colt out of 
Trueflyer by Man o' War. Paul 
Forrester, 1451 Broadway, the 
first of five to submit the name, 
wins the prize of two first-night 
seats at all of next season's Harris 
productions. 



The Theatre Guild announces a 
list of six plays from which will be 
drawn five productions for next 
yeaiT's subscription season at the 
Guild Theatre. The plays are "Right 
You Are." Pirandello; "The Con- 
quering Hero," Allan Monkhouse; 
"At Mrs. Beam's." C. K. Munro; 
"The Lonely W4y," Arthur 
Schnltzler; "M. Brotonneau," De 
Flers and Oalllavet, and the Strauss 
operetta, "Fledermaus," with new 
libretto by Lawrence Langner, the 
Guild's first musical production. A 
revival of "Much Ado About Noth- 



Baseball Challenge 



Arthur Hand, leader of the 
California Ramblers orchestra, 
has Issued a general challenge 
to all theatrical ball teams. 

Hand captains a nine com- 
prised of players recruited 
from his orchestra and keeps 
his team in practice on a spe- 
cial field adjoining the' Cali- 
fornia Ramblers Inn on Pelham 
Parkway. 



FBAZEE ASD BASEBALL 

H. H. Frasee. who Is cleaning up 
with "No. No. Nanette." may shortly 
re-enter baseball, reported andlng 
for the Brooklyn club of the Na- 
tional Leasrue. Negotiations were 
started prior to the death of Charles 
H. Ebbets, who was burled Tues- 
day. 

The matter of transferring the' 
club to Frazee'may devolve upon 
the McKeevers, who own a large 
block of .stock of. t^e Brooklyn 
dub. ' . ■ ,.: 

Wben Prazee took .over the Bos- 
ton Red Sox (American League) 
from J. J. Lannin some years ago, 
he made quite a splash because of 
his propensity to do things oppo-i 
site 'from the usual. 



TOKATO AGAIN 

FALU FOR JANE 

/ ■, '■•;•*'• « 

Manager ahd Fighter Talk in 
Hog Latin on Way to | 
New York ^ 



Ristlred f iohtsKs Road Houm 
Daveni>ort, la.^ April 21. 
Frankie Whitney, retired light- 
weight boxer of Cedar Rai^ds, has 
taken over the Green Lantern; a 
Brady street road place. 



Ing" may be made with Alfred Lunt 
auad Lynn Fontaine. 



Wben Ellin Mackay, daughter of 
Clarence H. Mackey, head of the 
Postal Telegraph System, returned 
from Europe on the "Olympic" she 
denied that she was engaged to 
Irving Berlin, the songwriter. 



"The Family Up-stalrs," by 
Harry Delf, will Open Ifl Atlantic 
City April 27, under the manage- 
ment of 8am H. Harris, in asso- 
ciation with Lewis & Gordon. It 
goes to Washington the following 
week. ' 



"The Lion's Share" will open in 
Atlantic City, May 11 under A- H. 
Woods' managen^nL t • 

Maude Granger is organizing a 
«lub oX "old-timers." who have 
been on the stage 50 years or more. 
She would like all such to meet her 
In the green room; of the Little, May 
1, the 63rd anniversary of her first 
appearance on the stage. 



Lillian Gish has been signed to a 
long-term contract by Metro-Gold- 
wyn. . Her future pictures will be 
made at the company's studios at 
Culver City, Cal. 



PROBABLE HGHT WINNERS 

AND PROPER ODDS - 



•-. -v 



By Jack Conway 



BOUT. 



.WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 . v 

WINNER. ODDS. 

Sergt. Sammy Baker vs. Pete Hartley . . . Baker even 

Willie Harmon vs. Jack Palmer Harmon 9-6 

Jack Bernstein vs. Tony Palmer Bernstein ...."t ..2-1 

Spencer Gardner vs. Len Kemp Gardner even 

THURSDAY, APRIL 23 

Jack Sharkey vs. Harry Herrin Sharkey 5-7 

Jackie Williams vs. Willie Davis Davis tven 

SATURDAY, APRIL 25 

Eddie Kid Wagner vs. Al Simmons Wagner even 

Black Bill vs. Anthony Takis Black Sill 8-5 

Bruce Flowers vs. Bill Wiley Plowect even 

Dan Terris vs. Johnny Baker. Terria , 5.5 

MONDAY, APRIL 27 ... ,, . 

Carl Duane vs. lazy Cooper Duana . . t a.'. . , ,:, 6-6 

Dave Weber vs. Joe Saviola Weber even 

George Doherty va. At MaUra .....Doherty 6-5 

Eddie Elkini vs. Andy Divodi Elkin^ 8-6 



Rachel Crothers, Coamo Hamil- 
ton, Frank Glllmore, Gei\e Lock- 
hart and Grail t Mitchell were 
speakers at a lunch of the Eng- 
^.^-f-Ush- Speaking Union at Hotel Plaza 
Tuesday, on the general topic of 
the Influence of the stage in pro- 
moting better understanding among 
the English-speaking people of the 
world. Mrs. Otis Sldnner presided. 
The meeting was largely attended 
by people of the stage. 



» ; \- SCORk TO DAtIe "■■'.■ 

Selections, 17. Winners, *i. Draws, 18. Losers, 20. 



Helen Neary, actress, has fil«d 
suit in the Supreme Court against 
William Anthony McGuire, play- 
wright, for 1360^000, alleging breach 
of contract. Permission to Ber\e 
the summons on McGuIre by nail- 
ing it on the door of his home was 
grant'- Justice Delehanty after 

a process server had failed to serve 
the playwright personally. 

Gloria Swanson was tendered a 
welcome home dinner Tuesday 
night at the Park Lane by the Fa- 
mous Players-Lasky Corporation. 
Miss Swanson's husband, the Mar- 
quis de la Falaise de la Coudray, 
was introduced to the gathering. 
Jesse L. Laslcy and Adolph Zukor 
made short addresses, to .which 
Miss Swanson replied. ■ . 



William Stahl has written a three- 
act play named- "Simple Hunger," 
which has been promised a tryout 
In Denver stock this summer. 



A. H. Woods and Charles Dilling- 
ham have purchased Michael Ar- 
len's dramatization of his novel. 
"These Charming Peopfe." Cyril 
Maude will star in it next fall. 



William H. McElfatrick, theatre 
Architect, who died Sept. 28, 1922, 
left an estate of $4,789.22, an ac- 
counting filed In the Surroggate's 
Court In Brooklyn showed. He had 
named his widow as sole legatee and 
executrix. 



If 



Betsy Ayres. soprano of "Roxy'si 

Qang" at the Capitol, announces her 

^rly retirement from the radio field 

marry Dr. Floyd C. McDanlel, 

New York throat specialist. ^^_m.i.. ., 



En toure from Troy, April 21. 
Dear Chick: 

Get a load of that flossy date lineklj 
Notice the en toure. I got that out 
of one of those automobile books. 
Answer Is me and Tomato, alias KiS 
Caramba, are on our way to New ■) 
York In Tomato's new boiler. ] 

I sneaked away from them to write 
this en route, for I want to see you 
as soon as we bit the big town. Pih 
worried »{<^ about Tomato, for h^ 
gon^ and done It aigaln. I teeAn 
fallln' for a dame. ' 

I thought after the deal liis ef^ 
give him that he was off the Jahee(, 
but here he Is right back ready to 
t&ke it on the chin again as if he 
never had been given a run around. 
The new baby fell like a pile-drlvcf 
for his new pan and monicker, and 
lie Is goin' thirpugh all the motions' 
of not beln' al^le to understand En^^ 
llsh. 

That elects me as the interpreter, 
and I have to sit between them an)} 
Jabber her questions to him In hog' 
latin. The Jane thinks it's on tbjB 
up and up, and we're talkin' Wowa 
Wowa. Ain't that one for the book? . 

Of course, he would go and fall 
for a lame brain with millions of 
smart females staggerin' aroun^. 
This one Is an ex-waitress from the 
Eagle Hotel in Troy, and she's so 
blah In the head when I told her 
Caramba had bough^ a roadster she 
said she didn't like peanuts. But. 
she's a looker, and that kind that 
will get over smart with very little 
encouragement. ., 

On the way down. Just abov« 4 
Poughkeepsle, we are stopped by it ' 
state trooper. There's a fence across 
the road with a big sign on It, and 
this eg; waves us to turn off to the 
right. 

I'm Just about to turn when tlt^ 1 
dame pipes up and salutes the iroh 
cowboy with "What's the big Idea r* 
The guy points at the sign, and 
after she spells it out for about five 
minutes she cracks to me, "We'll 
have to turn arouAd unless you want 
to go to Detpur." ' ^ 

Harsh Talk for Tomato 
I covers it up by talkin' to Tomato 
in hog latin, and what I tells him !• ;i 
plenty. • j 

"As soon as we get into New Yoric '■] 
I'm goin' to take you down to Belle* ' 
vue to the observation ward," says L 
"Aw, be yourself! they's nothin* 
the matter with me," sqawks mjr 
battler. "She's all right ^f you giva 
her a chance. We can get her a Job 
in New York In some show and sh« ' 
won't be any trouble at all." 

"What I'' I beefs. "Give this Jane 
20 minutes in any kind of a turk and 
the next thlnif I'll hear is yOur goin* ?! 
to quit the ring because she don't -^ 
want you to get marked up becau$t 
the two of you are goin' to do ai| 
act together. That's what happened 
to Dempsey after they slipped blip 
a new beezer, and look what Kearn't 
done for htm! I'm protecting myself, 
at all times from now on, and if yoi^ 
can live of sleep without this sklr^ 
hop to it; but you'll have to figure 
out a new #ay to get hot meat, for 
I'm through." 

About this time the ostrich horns 
In with: "I certainly love to hear 
you two boys talkin' so friendly^ 
even though I don't understand it. 
The funny part of them foreign lanr 
guages to me is the sound. A 
stranger would think you tvio wua 
flghtln', but I kiiow you're pals. 
What are you gabbln' about?" 

"Oh, nothing much," I says. "Ca- 
ramba was Just tellln" me In his 
quaint Latin way what a chump the 
average fighter wuz to get married. 
He thinks a fighter should live for 
his art. He said any dame who tried 
to make him quit fightin' was hang- 
In* around for a good punch In th» 
nose and a long walk from him." 

That stopped her for the rest of 
the ride, and let him try and hog 
latin his way out of that. 

I have them goin' and comin,' for 
he dassent tip his mit to her and 
talk English, and he can't talk to her 
unless I'm there to^o the trans- 
latin'. The look he gives me would 
have broke the heart of a Maryland 
traffic cop; but I'm hard boiled .ifter 
his last mlx-up with the fair .sox. 

From now on I we.'ir fihiniimim 
underwear. 

Your worried pnl, 

• . .^.,i . Co}i. 



^ 



Wednesdaj. April 22, 1925 



BURLESQUE 



VARIETY 



ft 



COLUMBIA WHEE'S SHOW LEADER 
RESIGNS-JIMMY COOPER OUT 



Friction between Producer and Circuit** Manager — 
Asked to Turn in Franchise for Cancellation — 
Wheel's Gross Leader for Three Seasons 



Jiminjr Cooper, star aod producer 
0( tae Jimmr Cooper "Black aad 
White Revue" on the Columbia 
Burlesque Clrcilt, tendered his 
reei^nation to the circuit last Sun- 
dajr, notifying the Columbia people 
la a letter to Sam Scrlbner he 
(Cooper) would not produce a show 
iDn the Columblo next season. 

The resignation was accepted by 
Scrlbner, the latter notifying Coo- 
per, who Is playing a summer run 
•ngaKAment at the Casino, Boston. 
to turn in bis franchise for cancel- 
Utlon. 

Up to yesterday (Tuesday) Coo- 
per's franchise had not been re- 
ceived at Columbia headquarters. 

The difference between Cooper 
and the Columbia over matters of 
policy are said to have culminated 
last week when Scribner in an in- 
terview with Cooper, defended the 
house managers of the Columbia 
Circuit. 

Cooper Complained 

Cooper Is alleged to have com- 
plained against several managers 
prior to the interview. Scribner is 
reported informing Cooper he 
should have lodged his complaints. 
If any, through the Columbia home 
*ofBce where they could have been 
adjusted satisfac^torily. 

The entrance of the all colored 
"Seven -Eleven" on the Columbia 



HAPPY GO LUCKY 

(Columbia) 

InrenHa Ski Lorraine 

Ingenue EiDi<r Keller 

Stratstat.... ...Dtfbrrt Arm^trnig 

Principal Nell OlHwrt 

Specialty Wm. Tnmrr 

Speclaltr Willie HoCabe 

Speclaltr • Oick Turner 

Princliuil Eleanor Van 

Fea t u rod Jean McCoy 

Keatured oomedlan Ralph W»Uop 



SUMKEE BUir fOB "711" 

Hurtig * Seamen's all- colored 
Columbia show, "Seven -Eleven," 
will finish out the burlesque season 
playing the regular Columbia 
houses .closing its season Saturday, 
May 30, at tbe Oayety, Pittsburgh. 

A summer run may be arranged 
following that date. The show was 
reported to follow "Bringing Up 
Father" into tbe Olympic, Chicago. 
It may play a summer run engage- 
ment at Hurtig tt Seamon's, New 
York, in place of the burlesque stock 
poHcy now contemplated for that 
house. 



SEVEN-ELEVEN 

(COLUMBIA) 

Hurtlt * 8«amon attraction, featuring 
Howard and Brown and Cook and Hmlth. 
I'rinctpala, Horace Fredericka; Billy Mitch- 
all; Al Tounr: John Turner; Krancla Smith; 
John Klnneybrew; Bddle Orer: James 
Rutherford: Mary Scott: Blvira Johnaon: 
Cecil Oraham; Billy Mitchell; Lola Watera: 
Neine Jones. 



"Happy Go Lucky." reported not 
a commercial success, is a good bur- 
lesque show from an entertainment 
angle. It Is replete with comedy 
supplied by Ralph Walton and Wil- 
lie McCabe and rich in specialties, 
all of which click some more metal- 
ically than others. 

Walton Is an eccentric comic who 
grows on his audience. He is an 
eccentric comic and half of the for- 
mer McCoy and Walton vaudeville 
act. Miss McCoy, his partner, is the 
soubrette of the cast She works 
opposite Walton In their former 
vaudeville specialty, which proved 
a low comedy riot here, topped off 
by a clever .comedy song and dance 
double. 

Walton also turns in another com- 
edy dance bit with Dick Turner, the 
pair pulling as funny a burlesque 
apache as has been seen. It is al- 
most a dupe of the Franklyn- 
Charles dance, but this is burlesque, 
the home of the free and the land 
of good memories. 

McCabe. tbe second comic, does a 
modernized Patsy BoUvar. and does 
It well. Dick Turner and his part 



SCHAFER GETS FRANCHISE 

Ed Schafer has been awarded 
the "Come Along" franchise on the 
Columbia Circuit for next season. 
The "Come Along" show was oper- 
ated last season on a franchise be- 
longing to Sam Scribner, Columbia 
general manager. 

Schafer was associated with the 
late Harry Hastings in the produc- 
tion of "Silk Stocking Revue." con- 
sidered one of the best on the cir- 
cuit last season. 



ner William (Turner Bros.) stop 
Circuit this season and the plans the show with a sweet routine of 
for two all colored revues next acrobatics, ground tumbling and 

•on are said to have further com *■"■'*- 



plicated matters. 

Cooper, who came over to the 
Columbia from the old American 
Circuit (then operated by I. H 
Berk, via the Burlesque Booking 
Association, which included the 
remnants of the American after 
the Herk-Scribner split) is credit- 
ed with leading the Columbia Cir- 
cuit grosses for the past two sea- 
Aons. 

Cooper produced his first Colum- 
bia show for Rud K. Hynicka but 
Was awarded his own franchise this 
season and again leads the circuit. 
Until this season Cooper was the 
only modern burlesque Columbia 
producer to use the idea of colored 
performers on the Columbia. The 
Cooper Revue consisting of a two- 
part show, the first half all white 
^luid the second all colored with the 
exception of Cooper, who worked 
through the entire show "lecturing" 
•n the numbers and ad llbblng gen- 
^•rally in addition to doing straight 
(Or the comedians. 

Beginning shortly after this sea- 
son opened rumors have persisted 
ot friction between Cooper and 
Columbia house managers, partlcu- 
Wiy as to exploitation, etc. 
, According to unverified report 
jCooper is to sign with Bohemians, 
Inc., for next season. He wilt head 
a road company of the "Greenwich 
Village Follies." 

Scribner's Stand 
The determined stand of the Col- 
umbia general manager occasioned 
no little comment in burlesque cir- 
cles. It Is accepted as an indica- 
tion the Columbia people will brook 
no Interference in the running of 
their own circuit. If they refused 
to placate the producer who led all 
the others by many thousands of 
dollars what chance would the rank 
and file have on a clash on policy, 
they say. 



"BUBBLE BUBBLE" TAB 

"The Bubble Bubble Revue," an 
abbreviated version of Billy K. 
Wells' Columbia wheel show, will 
get under way at the Majestic, 
Perth Amboy, N. J., the last half. 
The show carries eight principals 
and a chorus of eight girls. 

The piece will operate as a tab 
show running 90 minutes, and will 
traverse the small-time independ- 
ent houses. 



"FATHEB" IN BURLESQUE 

"Bringing Up Father" will open at 
the Olympic, Chicago, the week of 
April 2$ for a stunmer run. 

Warren Irons (Irons &. Clamage) 
and Ous Hill are to operate the 
show on a sharing arrangement. 
The paper for the contemplated run 
carries screaming announcements, 
"Direct from the Lyric, New York." 



Films as Summer Policy 
For Columbia Houses 

Tlie Columbia Amusement Com- 
l>any has leased the Palace. Balti- 
more; Ga.vety, Kansas City; Gay- 
ety. Rochester; Columbia, Cleve- 
land, and Gayety, Washington, to 
Sxmuel Cumminsrs and U. M. Chw>- 
ter for motion plotures during the 
summer months. 

The ho-.iso in question will sv.Ifh 
to tho |)iciare p<iliry following the 
cIosIhk or tlio regul-ir burlesque 
season. The houres have been 
leased for a i)erio<l of four week.'!. 
witli opllrns to continue :ill •■um- 
mer if bu.sine^s xvarraiits. 

Several «;tlier Colmnlila liouBes 
are being ne,;otl.tted for by the 
same inirreftH, among them One 
Star & (Jirtcr, Chicago. 



t«raUs clog and are prominent 
I throughout in dancing and comedy 
hita 

Eleanor Van turns in a couple of 
solo donees, featuring a high front 
kick and split, but very piano on 
the back kick. Nell Gibson flashes 
a bit of Oriental dancing, making 
the cast 100 percent In the hoofing 
department. 

The book Is by Tom Howard and 
Hughy Bernard with copious un- 
charted vaudeville contributions 
such as Walton and McBabe traves- 
tied mind reading, and 90 per cent 
of the dialog which contains about 
all of the released gags current 
when "Happy Go Lucky" began get- 
ting happy. 

Several of the comedy scenes are 
familiars of burlesque extraction, 
but altered. One is a very funny bit 
in which the two comics are a.ssured 
by one straight that the girls will 
not drink their liquor. It works 
until Walton's turn when the girl 
pulls the "Well, is you insist" and 
snatches the bottle. A couple of 
money changing bits, a quartet and 
an east side scene, the latter a for- 
mer Dave Marion trade-mark, were 
also standards present. In the east 
side scene a quartet of the girls 
harmonized to several encores, and 
Nell Gilbert and William Van turned 
In a nifty Traits clog and tough 
dance. 

"On the Wharve* of France" was 
almost a duplicate of the set used 
by Fanny Brice In vaudeville for her 
'My Man" setting. "My Man Came 
Back to Me" was a thinly disguised 
copy song sung by Miss McCoy. 
"Making Movies" proved a funny 
comedy scene. Walton getting some 
boisterous results with a sawdust 
stuffed doll. The bit missed vul- 
garity by fractions. 

Another good laughing scene was 
an Egyptian with Walton as the 
monarch. He wielded a bladder for 
comedy results and took several 
falls that hit the diaphragms. 

Armstrong and the Gi'bert Sisters 
have a singing and piano specialty 
In "one" with Armstrong at the 
piano. His remark Interruptions to 
the girls' song went for Mr. Duffy's 
former partner and were unfunny 
The act clicked nicely through the 
girls singing and the voice and piano 
accordian encore. Another bit which 
can pack in was the "He's Mine All 
Mine" song of Nell Gilbert sung al 
and to McCabe. It didn't contain a 
Kipgle. 

McC.ibe pulled laughs on every 
occasion, but as a clothing store 
dummy he was particularly funny 
He took the slap all night and must 
have a concrete Jaw, for none of the 
.sock-s were fnkfd. 

"H.'ippy Go Lucky." for those fans 
V ho don't Insist upon .something dif- 
ferent, is a good entertaining com- 
edy burlesque show with a nire pro 
auction. 



ITALIAN THEATRE 



Von. 



JMutual's Annual Meeting Held 

The regular annual meeting of 
the Alutuftl BurleHque Circuit house 
tnanagers was held at Mutual head- 
duarters. New York City. Tuesday 
of this week. President L H. Herk 
presided. 



(Continued from Page 2) 
"What Are You Looking ForT' and 
Luns' "Outside the Law" complete 
this quota. France has also con- 
tributed four: Jules Remains' "The 
Marriage of Le Trouhadec." Sll- 
drac's "Pulcella," "Lovers of the 
Eiffel Tower," by Jean Coteau. and 
Mazaud's "The Most Beautiful Thing 
of My Life." 

•two plays from Germany, George 
Kaiser's "From Morn to Midnight" 
and Schnltzler's "Companion," a 
single piece from Hungary as cited 
by Lengyel's "Antonla" and plays 
from Spain complete the program. 

This schedule Is so extensive as 
to actually constitute the work of 
the players for a period of the next 
three years or more. However, this 
fixed number of plays will undoubt- 
edly be added to from time to time. 
Prominent Cast 
The company lists many well- 
known Italian names among its per- 
sonneL These are Signane Emma 
Gramatlca. Marie Laetitia Celli, 
Elena Wnorowska. Marta Abba and 
Jone Frigerio. while the male com- 
plement includes Lamberto Picasso, 
Aiessandro Salvlni (son of the great 
Salvinl). Enzo Bitiotti, Eglsto Oli- 
vleri and others. 

As to the opening performance, 
the greatest thing a non-speaking 
witness could glean was tbe tremen- 
dous enthusiasm of an emotional 
and artistic race for one of Its high- 
ly respected arts. The Italians take 
their theatre both seriously and 
poignantly, and, what is more, nat- 
urally. If they react affirmatively 
all Is serene In the immediate vicin- 
ity, but should they react negatively 
that same immediate vicinity is not 
a good place for an actor to be. 

The plan at present Is for the two 
opening plays. The Feast Day of the 
Patron of the Sailing Boats" and 
"The Gods of the Mountain" to be 
presented nightly while the company 
will work upon other material for 
the long struggle to build up a repu- 
tation. 

Touring Plans 
Tho Italian financial ioterests are 
lending their support with the idea 
in mind of sending Italian culture 
to the world. Touring plans call for 
a vl.-^lt to South America next sum- 
mer, with the company to visit 
Spain during Octohcr and Novem- 
ber, nnd thence to Paris In Decem- 
ber. After this the players will re- 
turn to Home, whore they will re- 
main until May (1926>. after whlcli 
the United States and Knj.l.ml .tro 
contemplated. 

During the absence of the players 
Troni Koine musical programs, lite- 
rary discussions and rehearsals T)y 
the remainder of the company will 
occupy the theatre. 



It la easy to understand, after 
seeing Hurtig & Seamon's "Seven- 
Eleven" at the Columbia last week, 
why this show has been cleaning up 
on the Columbia Wheel since it re- 
placed "Temptations." 

The all-colored "Seven-Eleven," 
touring the sticks before H. & S. 
placed it in burlesque, should at 
least revolutionise the other Co- 
lumbia white choruses. If ever a 
chorus put a show across, this one 
did, and with a routine of dancing 
steps that didn't embrace much 
more than a few Jazx ones and the 
regular routine of the "Charleston." 
Work with a capital "W," how- 
ever, added to an enthusiasm that 
stood out like the Elfel Tower in 
comparison to the ueual listless 
hoofing or attempt at It of the 
white gals, put this bdnch in tbe 
unique and extraordinary class. 

The same goes for the principals, 
ail of whom work like beavers, 
throwing themselves heart and soul 
into their eftorU. Garland Howard, 
straight; Speedy Smith, comedian: 
Sam Cook, ditto, and Mae Brown, 
are featured and rightly. Howard 
la a smooth worker who can dance 
like a barefooted boy on a steel 
deck In July. In addition he is no 
mean light comedian. Smith and 
Cook are unctuous. Mae Brown, a 
pretty high yaller. with a figure 
reminiscent of those South Sea Is- 
land babies one rends about, was 
all over the show. She and Howard 
tied it up once with a Jatt eccen- 
tric one -step, and she leads num- 
bers prettily. 

The regular house orchestra Is 
augmented during the first act by 
several of the colored Jazz mu- 
sicians. This also helps for the col- 
ored boys account for the moaning 
and sobbing down beats which this 
score demands. 

The first act Is In two full-stage 
scenes and two in "one," with act 
two showing three full stage sets, 
one a repeat. A dream Idea Is used 
to switch the story from the lobby 
of the Needmore Hotel to Zigaboo 
Land. The singing is excellent. A 
quartet composed of John Turner, 
Eddie Grey. Mary Scott and Blvira 
Johnson harmonized pleasingly on 
two occasions, and Eddie Grey 
stopped the traffic whenever elected 
to solo. 

Cook and Smith did their spe- 
cialty, Sam Cook doing his Chinese 
character in the first act. and a bit 
of character work in act two that 
clicked. Speedy Smith a« Jack 
Stovall was consistently funny. One 
of the beat of the special numbern 
was a double idea of Stovall and sn 
unprogramed red-headed Juvenile 
with the appearance of the males. 
The song was labeled. "Highyellers 
and Browns." Cecil Graham and 
Billy Mitchell also accounted for 
songs and dances that rang the bell. 
and Hattle Blue led numbers In blg- 
league fashion. 

An unusually funny bit was the 
drilling of the home guards by 
Speedy Smith. The comjnands were 
given In Jasz. Smith worked the bit 
i»p for wows. In a pick-out ntmiber 
one of the six chorus boys stepped 
out for a "Charleston" that was 
good for three encores. This youth 
should have been entered In the 
Hippodrome "Charleston" contest. 
He has a hop on his fast one and 
all of the other stuff at his toe's 
ends. A wild-working chorus girl 
on the right end also accounted for 
encores. If this girl works 14 per- 
formances a week at this speed she 
should shatter all the endurance 
records. Her work runs to exag- 
geration for comedy effect, and was 
always good for an encore. 

The book Is by Garland-Howard 
and Sam Cook, staging by Howard 
and Speedy Smith, and production 
by Hurtig & Seamon. Next season 
H. A S. will have another colored 
show on the Columbia and are cer- 
tain to mop up double If "Shuffling 
Along" is up to the standard set by 
this one. 

Jimmy Cooper sure started some- 
thing when he halved his show, 
making It a black and white revue. 
The white artists on the circuit 
have only themselves to blame 
however, for a white cast willing to 
work as hard and as enthusiastical- 
ly as this one would be equally as 
good. 

The show will appeal to all bur- 
lesque audienres because It's differ- 
ent, speefly, poppy and holds plenty 
of comedy. It's a gre.it eveninp;'n 
entertainment at the price. Con. 



mil's TATHER' TURK'' 
LOST $10,000 ON ROAD 

New York Notices Boom- 

eranged After Flop at Lyric, 

New York 



Even the road has played rough 
with Gus Hill's "turkey" musical 
"Bringing Up Father," a duplicate 
company of the piece having closed 
at Mullens, W. Va., last week with 
a reported deficit of $10,000 on the 
road tour. 

This Is said to be the first season 
that the cartoon musical ha* 
chalked up a loss and at the same 
time an indication tiiat road au- 
diences are now shopping with 
care. 

Hill's original production of the 
"Father" show which flopped at tbe 
Lyric. New York, after three 
weeks did not help the road com- 
pany since most of the New York 
reviewers branded It a "turk" In 
no uncertain terms. 

Wiseacres claim that the roast- 
ing the piece got In New York 
worked as a danger signal to out- 
of- town patronage who have pre- 
viously rallied to the cartoon mu- 
sical and gave it a good play. 

The original company ot ''Bring- 
ing Up Father" opens In Chicago, 
where Hill hopes the Loophounds 
will be more receptive than the 
Gothamttes and perchance give him 
a break to offset the "ten grand" 
loss on the other troupe. 

Despite adversity, Hiii announces 
that three companies of the musi- 
cal will be sent on tour next sea- 
.son. 



WELLS QUITTING 



Turning Back Columbia Franchise 
—Will Write for Legit 



Billy K. WelU' "Red Pepper Re- 
vue" will not be oi>erated on the 
Columbia Circuit next season by 
Wells. The author-producer has ^ 
turned back the franchise under 
which the show operated to Rud. K. 
Hynicka. 

Wells also disposed of the pro- 
duction which was the 192t George 
White's "Scandals." It was con- 
sidered one of the most elaborate 
on the Columbia Circuit. 

Wells will sever his connections 
with burlesque and devote his fu- 
ture time to writing and producing 
for the legitimate stage. "The Red 
Pepper" revue Is repoKed to have 
lost money consistently all season. 



I BURLESQUE ROUTES 



COLUMBIA CIRCUIT 

(April 27) 

Bathing Beauties — 27 Casino, 
Philadelphia. 

Follies of Day— 27 Gayety, Boston. 

Go To II — 27 Palace, Baltimore. 

Happy Qo Lueky— 27 Empire, 
Brooklyn. 

Happy Moments — 27 Efhplre. 
Providence. 

Hippity Hop— 27 Gayety. Pitts- 
burgh. 

Hollywood Follies— 27 Gayety, 
Detroit. 

Let's Go — 37 Orpheum, Patersen. 

Nifties ef 192»— Hurtl,r & Sea- 
mon's, New York, 

Rsoerd Breaker*— 27 Gayety, 
Washington. 

Seven Eleven — 27 Empire. New- 
ark. 

Step On It— 27 Star ft Garter, Chi- 
cago. 

Wine, Woman and 8009-^27 Gay- 
ety. Buffalo. > - - 



COMPLETES "FOLLIES" CAST 

The cast for the summer run en- 
Kagement of Barney Gerard's "Fol- 
lies of th« Day," which opens at 
the Gayety, Boston. April 27. In- 
>!udes I'.ozo .'Snyder, Klsa May, Sam 
(;recn. Beatrice Tiacey, Smith and 
Cantor, Bennet and Fletcher, Betty 
Burroughs. Don Gaiithler, John B. 
William. Krofty Weston, Eight 
Dancing Jingles, and Petra Black- 
burn. 



MUTUAL CIRCUIT 

Beauty Paraders — 27 Allentown: 
28 Sim bury; 29 Williamsport; 20 
Lancaster; 1-2, Reading, Pa. 

French Frolics — 27 Mutual, Wash- 
ington. 

Girls from Follies— 27 Star, Brook- 
lyn. 

Hurry Up— 27 National, Chicago. 

Kandy Kids — 27 Empress. St. Paul. 

Kuddling Kuties— 27 Trocadero, 
Philadelphia. 

Maids from Merrylsnd— 27 How- 
ard. Boston. I 

Make It Peppy— 27 Lyric, New- 
.ark. 

Moonlight Maids— 27 Cadillac, De- 
troit. 

Red Hot -27 Gayety. Philadelphia. 

Round the Town— 27 Gayety, Wil- 
kes -Barrc. 

Snap It Up— 27 Gayety. Scranton. 

Speed Girls— 27 Olympic, New 
York. 

Speedy Steppers— 27 Gayety 
lii-oftklj n. 

Step Lively Oiris— 27 Gayety, 
Pnltlmoie 

Stolen Sweets— 27 Palace, Mlnne- 
aiK'lls. "■' 



18 



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EDITORIAL 



Wednesday, April 22, 1925 



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The ashes of the late Edith Mary 
Kuehn, who died Feb. 2S (and not 
Feb. !• as reported, in St. Mary's 
Hospital, Oshkosh, Wis., ot puer- 
peral convulsions due to her then 
delicate condition) have been placed 
in an urn in a crypt in a columba- 
rium in Milwaukee. It was the de- 
ceased vaudeviUian's wishes that 
her husband, A. Kurt Kuehn (Kurt 
and Bdith Kuehn) cremate her re- 
mains and place the ashes beside 
those of her father, Bdwln J. Rees. 

In the Milwaukee columbarium is 
a floor set aside entirely for artists 
and musicians, and It 1b there the 
Kueha ashes* repose. 

The demise o Mrs. Kuehn sev- 
ered • beautiful stage partnership. 
She and Kurt Kuehn had been in 
Taudevilld a. a team IS years, 
and during that time the 
Kuehns had never parted a single 
day, and Mrs. Kuehn had never 
missed a performance. The Kuehns 
had gone to their home In Oshkosh 
to await an Important family event, 
but Mrs. Kuehn's condition became 
so critical all hope was given up for 
her recovery. 



The Appellate Division of the 
New Tork Supreme Court recently 
affirmed the decision which ruled 
that Margaret Mayo, playwright, and 
wife of Bdgar Belwyn, has no claim 
against Thomas Healy, John B. 
Connelly, the 95th St.-Broadway 
Corp., and Kennedy Theatres, Inc. 

The sijit hinges on the former 
Healy's skating rink on Broadway 
and «6th street, which was trans- 
formed Into a picture theatre. Miss 
Mayo was an Investor in the enter- 
prise, and alleged irregularities in 
corporation Juggling, but the courts 
didn't concur with her attitude. 

The proposed doing away with 
visa fees on passports under a e- 
ciprocal arrangement with other 
countries may not work out with 
the speed Congressman Sol Bloom 
and others had hoped for when get- 
ting the provision through in the 
new immigration law. The request 
for the dropping of the visa fees has 
been forwarded by the State De- 
partment to all foreign countries 
with no replies as yet received. 
Congressman Bloom characterised 
the finally agreed upon visa ar- 
rangeihent has only half the victory 
he and many other wanted it done 
away with entirely, the amount of 
time required to get the visa being 
a big fcator in going about Europe. 



INSDE STUFF 



ONLEOIT 

In the story of "Abie's Irish Rose" breaking the American run record 
last week, "Lightnin'" was mentioned having played three years at the 
Lyceum Instead of the Gaiety through a typographical error. Omitted 
from mention of other notable runs was that of -Rain" which pUyed 
W weeks or virtually two years. The run was interrupted by the actors 
strike of last summer. When the players walked out the show had 8S 
consecutive weeks at the Elliott to iU credit. It resumed at the Gaiety 
after being oft through the entire summer and ran another 12 weeks 



Straus-Peyton, the photographers in the Chickerlng Hall cupala, took 
their first semi-nude picture last week, of Anastasla Reilly of "Louie the 
14th." Miss Reilly is prettilly posed, draped entirely excepting down 
the right side. Will Page, the Ziegfeld press man, wanted the picture 
for exploitation, which made it emphatic that It would have to be of 
delicate posing and the very best When Bill asked for a volunteer 
among the girls of the show. Miss Reilly only assented. 

"Sitting Pretty" with the Dolly Sisters baa been going along. Just 
about breaking even but still taking up and paying for the contract held 
by the sisters with Jones tt Green. The latter firm In association with 
Comstock 4fc Oest took over "Sitting Pretty," formerly operated by C. 
and O. Jones A Green agreed to give Comstock * Oest 50 percent, of 
any profit At one time "Sitting Pretty" was $4,000 ahead on the state- 
ments, then dropped to a $2,000 loser at the last report a couple of 
weeks ago. The Dollys are getting around $2,200 weekly. 



Variety's Brooklyn correspondent Is Arthur J. Busch, the dramatic 
man on the Brooklyn "Times." Arthur Pollock ot the Brooklyn "Eagle" is 
included in Variety's critical box score and has led it twice so tar 
this season. Tfaia has naturally brought to Pollock quite some publicity 
in Variety. Over the bridge the newspaper boys can't seemingly get the 
precise angle. They think Busch is plugging Pollock in Variety. 

In Variety's New York office the Pollock and Anderson scores, the 
two leaders among the metropolitan critics, are the wonder of the 
staff. Pollock has caught 58 shows, never falling to express a positive 
opinion on each, while out of 61 playe reviewed Anderson ("Post") 
passed up but one. 

That wonderment is brought about through Variety's own reviewers 
having been Informed via the bulletin board that they must give a 
positive opinion on every show caught That must became necessary 
as some were trying to dodge. There is a no opinion single mark against 
Ed Barry, regardless of the order. He caught "Peter Pan" at the 
Knickerbocker. Upon returning to office Ed said: 

'I'll have to side step this one for I can!t make up my mind for 
print whether It's good or bad. My personal opinion ia that it's not 
there, but I wouldn't want to say so." 

While the score of Abel Green sounds remarkable as published last 
week, perfect on 22 shows caught of those going out, the fact remains 
that Green has gone wrong on three of the plays now current That 
will be revealed at the final score In June. Jack Lalt ran away behind 
his usual form, getting three wrong out of eight reviewed. Jack Pulaski 
asked for a decision on one of the two shows marked against him. He 
got the decision and the worst of It. 

Bob Sisk with a record ot two wrongs out of 17 oame to Variety from 
the Baltimore "Sun." While in Baltimore Sisk became familiar with the 
show business. 

Fred Schader is held down on the legit reviewing through the picture 
people making up so many parties, to celebrate this or that — and most 
of them become vacation periods. The last Famous Players party to 
Gloria Swanson at one of those avenue night clubs ran up a check of 
$26,000, It Is said, F. P. wanted to keep the kid good natured. to sign 
again. 

Alma Tell was not on tour with "Aren't We All" but rejoined the 
cast for the Broadway repeat date which started at the Glol>e last 
week. The Loi^dale comedy with Cyril Maude may continue a month. 
The attraction will end Its season here and Maude will return to 
England. 



■ There will be no colored presen- 
Utlon of "The Mikado" In New 
York at this time. The men who 
planned the show have al>andoned 
it as a hopeless proposition, finan- 
cially and otherwise. 



Douglas Oilmore, formerly ap- 
pearing In "The White Cargo," has 
reached the screen as a result of 
Eddie Sllton's insistence that Gil- 
more la a real "find." Sllton cast 
him to play one of the male leads 
with Glenn Hunter In "My Buddy's 
Wife," which Tom Terries Is direct- 
ing. 



The inside newspaper story or the week conceims Cyrus H. K. Curtis, 
the Philadelphia publisher, who now owns the New York "Evening Post," 
which property he acquired recently. 

Recently, four of the old timers on the "Post," men who had worked 
on It before the Curtis ownership, organized a dinner to be given to 
those who worked on it In the old days. The list Included practically a 
Who's Who In newspaperdom, taking in such names as Ray Stannard 
Baker, Simeon Strunsky, Oswald Garrison Villard and many others. The 
men on the "Post" who were invited were J. Rankin Towse, Charles Pike 
Sawyer, John Anderson, all of the dramatic staff, and Robert F. Kelley, 
sports writer. An office boy, however, put the invitation addressed to 
Mr. Towse in the mall-box of S. Orten Tewsen, an Englishman who 
succeeded Christopher Morley as literary editor of the sheet Tewsen 
took the invite to Merritt Bond, managing editor ot the i>aper, who took 
the matter up with Curtis. Immediately the word went out that any 
man of the "Post" staff attending that dinner would find himself out 
of a Job, and the four men invited stayed away. Another member of 
the staff, however. Royal Davis, attended and braved the storm. 

At the dinner, held at the Brevoort House, Simeon Strunsky, now 
In a high position on the "Times," acted as toastmaster. The only refer- 
ence made to Curtis was made by Strunsky, who declared: 

"Curtis will not live forever." 



The closing of "The Sapphire Ring" dated for Saturday, giving an 
engagement of a week and a half on Broadway, is a shock to George 
Choos who produced it Reports from out of town were favorable. At 
Washington during Holy Week it got $7,300, rated exceptional for an 
unknown play. The agenting work of Jos. Gattes is credited for some of 
that business and the notices were flattering. In Providence the "Ring" 
got $4,100 which is claimed comparatively good business for that stand. 
New York's reviewers were harsh to the play and business after the pre- 
miere last Wednesday, placed the attraction among the lists low gross 
shows. 



Marian Spitzer who is handling publicity for the forthcoming "The 
Brown Derby" is good sport enough to be "it" for the stunts of another 
agent. Recently she v.\s supposed to go into the chorus of "My Girl" at 
the Vanderbilt, New York, presumably to get local color for a magazine 
story. Miss Spitzer stood for the yarn that she was canned after the 
first appearance. However, she did think of picking up an extra $40 
weekly when agenting "Poppy" last season. Jack Klendon started re- 
hearsing her for that chorus but after a three days' try told her to stick 
to publicity work. 



The Garden Theatre Co., Philadel- 
phia, presenting "The Tree of 
Love," a Yiddish dramatic comedy, 
is ort tour and playing dates near 
New York City. In the cast appear 
Samuel Qoldenberg. Celia Adier 
and Fanny Thomashefsky. 



A story the dailies may or may not run into is of a Broadway leading 
woman who was with a playwright the other evening when his wife and 
three detectives burst into the rooms of the husband's apartment It is 
said that the leading woman's tearful plea to the wife temporarily stopped 
proceedings and publicity. 



MrC H. B. Harris' love of the theatre, particularly the producing end, 
prevented her own Hudson theatre from housing any one of three hits 
this season. As a result the Hudson's season has been one continuous 
line of flops. Included was "The Bully" which Mrs. Harris produced and 
which prevented other bookings. The house was offered "Ladies of the 
Evening," "The Dove." and "Is Zat So?' Two of the shows named sought 



WHERE ARE AlMERICAN PLAYWRIGHTS? 



i 

The Theatre Guild's announcement of Its next aeaaon's productions M' 
anything but flattering to the American playwright The Guild, coa, 
sidered the representative American theatre group which is In the pre^ 
ducii)g business for something other than out-and-out commercialism 
does not include on American contribution. ^^ 

Other producing managers who aspire to certain "art" standardg- 
besldes proving successful at the gate, are similarly faced with the 
problem of delving into the foreign authors' supply for suitable scrlpta.^ 
It looks like a big season for the translators. ^ 

An independent producing manager explains that he has carefully re«4 
and tabulated over 600 scripts in the hope of finding one suitable for 
the coming season. As yet he is unsuccessful. That 22 of the SOO 
scripts he had read and rejected were produced with a 1,000 per cent 
batting average in flops is something else of ioterest, not only as 4. 
vindication of his Judgment . . < • ^\ 

With the new season approaching, this manager, for one. has com* 
missioned literary agents to submit foreign scripts to him. There are 
others who are likewise In need of plays and must turn to the same 
foreign source. > . ,.: ' >^ 

____ -••■ .:>l 

True, the foreign derivation Is no guarantee ot merit That has been 
proved often enough, but that the German, the Bflglish and the Hun> 
garian. the Dtmish and the Austrian and the Italian playwrights are 
flattered with that much attention from America, is no compliment to 
the native author. 



There is no dearth of playwrights In America — far from it! The 
Authors* League roster gives ready contradiction to that. But of the 
playwrights who tu|-n out reams of dialog, an Insufficient percentage 
seemingly meet certain standards. 



The Woods and the Shuberts may have no cause for complaint wher* 
the Theatre Guilds and the Hopkins would. That's the big difference. 



3 TOWNS WITHOUT A THEATRE! 



A recent story in Variety stating Levis, Canada, was the only 
town of any size on the continent which did not have a. theatre, 
Is protested by a resident of Brookllne, Mass. The New Englander 
states that his home town is without any semblance of a theatre, 
besides which he believes It to be of greater population than the 
Canadian example cited. 

Giving the. population at 42,000. the Brookllne inhabitant says that 
his city ia not a part of Boston but has its own municipal govern- 
ment and that in an election some time ago an ordinance for the 
establishing of picture theatres was defeated by a two to one 
majority. 

Another town, though smaller than Brookllne but larger than 
Levis, is Harrison, N. J., near Newark. It is understood the church 
has successfully stood against a theatre in Harrison. 

Levis la a French-Canadian small town across the St. Lawrence 
River from Quebec. It is noted chiefly for an Imposing convent 



the Hudson before the "Bully" arrived and one while an attempt wai 
being made to force the latter show. 



Looks like B. R. Thomas has about made up his mind that he doesn't 
care as much for "The Morning Telegraph" as most people thought he did. 
Latest advices are he may have landed Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr., to take 
it over. Vanderbilt was on the Job in the carbarn plant a week or so 
ago and looked the proposition over. 

As It now stands the paper is said to be appraised at $48,000 as far as 
the mechanical equipment is concerned. There are about $1,100,000 bonds 
outstanding in issues of $700,000 and $400,000 and the asking price for 
the paper at present is said to be $1,000,000. 



Sixteen embryonic players suffered disappointment this week when 
they found they were not to be taken to Hartford, Conn., for the opening 
performance of "Flames," the new Broadhurst production which comes 
to the BooUi next week. 

The group, which for the most part is made up of dramatic students. 
Is used In the production as "atmosphere," and figured the New England 
Jump a lark at the expense of the management. The latter also thought 
of the expense angle and decided to use local talent in the Hartford 
opening with the regular crew Joining when the piece opens here. 



The New York "American" experienced another shake-up last week, 
personally directed by William R. Hearst Under the new shake-tlpb 
William S. (Pop) Thayer left as managing editor, and Earl Deland 
stepped in. Gene Fowler Is still editor of the sheet, but new citj^; 
editors were put on. The telegraph desk remains the same. J 

Recently an efficiency man, Coblentz, imported from the coast, camtj 
to New York, sent by Hearst. 'H 

It is reported that lately Hearst and Arthur Brisbane were talking^ 
about "The American" (New York). Hearst wanted to know what 
caused the drop in circulation. j 

"Well," replied Brisbane, "figure that your -Mirror' took away 100,000.*^ 

"My 'Mirror,'" remarked Hearst "What are you talking about?" 

So Brisbane explained. 

i 

Smith and Macloon, who bought the Coast production rights to "Ladf 
Be Good" and "What Price Glory?" are reported guaranteeing Aarons 
and Frecdley approximately the same profit as that given H. H. Frazee 
for "No, No, Nanette." The arrangement for "Nanette" calls for 50 p«» 
cent of the profits, the minimum amount to be $80,000. Macloon gavs 
Frazee notes covering that sum. The show has been getting betweea 
$17,000 and $19,000 at the Mason, Los Angeles. ■*. 

Smith & Macloon expect to follow "Nanette" with the "Lady" sh«^ 
early in the summer, using T. Roy Barnes, former vaudevilllan, but n«*^ 
in pictures, and also Kitty and Ted Doner. ^ 



Abe Levey, who left on the "Leviathan" for London, came near walk- 
ing off the boat, when it was discovered an untagged brief case In which 
were scripts and data had been left on the dock. The missing bag and 
a companion piece were taken by a tug boat and thrown aboard the lln* 
in mid stream. 



Alexander Woollcott left for Chicago to lecture on the drama befor* 
university students.' He will be away two weeks, part of last summer'f 
vacation not used, and his trip will Includr Milwaukee. Alex likes 1« 
talk about the drama and may have his mind on accepting a drama chair 
at one of the colleges. In his absence Stephen Rathbun will handle tfc* 
"Sun's" reviews. J 

Woollcott is reported leaving the "Sun" at the end of the season S»s 
Gilbert Gabriel was named to succeed him, moving over from the "T«l«- 
gram." 

However, the dope has it that If Woollcott steps out Rathbun WW 
get ht« desk. '• - . •> ... .J 



Wednesday. Apnr22. 1925 



LEGITIMATE 



VARIETY 



^1#^ 



EASTER LIST DOESNT SHOW DRAMATIC 
HIT; 57 SHOWS ON BROADWAY 



''Mikado*' Clicks for $25,000, but Other G. Sc S. Re- 
vival, ''Princess Ida," $12,000— Guild's **Caesar 

..\ and Cleopatra" at $16,000 Is Their First $3.30 
Show— Cantor Draws Over $37,000 in "Kid 
: BooU" at Newark— "Scandals" Big in Brooklyn 



ij:- The biggest Easter influx of new 
ry^rodactlons on record added no 
' irtrength to Broadway's list so far 
a» tlie new non-musicals are con- 
cerned. There were 12 new shows 
and one repeat. Among the four 
musicals included in the floclc sev- 
eral have a chance to ride Into 
warm weather. As there is a dis- 
tinct scarcity of spring and sum- 
mer revues in sight at this time, 
their chances are that much bet- 
tered. 
^, Of two Gilbert and Sullivan re- 
vivals which arrived for Easter, 
"The Mikado" at the 44th Street Is 
off to the best start and tops all 
newcomers, grossing $25,000 its 
first week. "Princess Ida," its run- 
ning mate across the street at the 
Shubert, had the opening pace of 
$12,000, but the agencies report a 
gi-owtng demand for this lesser 
known operetta. The other pair of 
new musicals rates "Tell Me More" 
at the Gaiety best, with $14,000 
, drawn the first week. "Mercenary 
MaVy" at the Longacre claims a 
jump during the firsf week, with 
over $12,000 grossed, counting cut 
rates upstairs. 

"Caesar and Cleopatra," a show 
revival used by the Theatre Guild 
for its new theatre on 52d street, 
claimed nearly $16,000 the first 
week, the Guild using a $3.30 top 
for the first time. Capacity at that 
scale is $17,800 but subscription 
' tickets bring 75 cents less each. 
"The Four Flusher" at the Apollo 
got nearly $9,000 and is conceded 
having the best chance among the 
fltrlctly new non-musical produc- 
tions. "Taps" with Lionel Barry- 
more and Irene Fenwick is credited 
with $10,000 in seven performances 
but the demand is "not there." 
"Mismtifes", at the Times square got 
around $5,000; "O, Nightingale* at 
the 49th Street opened Thursday 
with an indicated weekly pace of 
the same or less; "Thrills" starting 
the same evening was rated worse; 
"The Backslappers" figured only 
$3,000 at the Hudson: "The Sap- 
phire Ring" got little after the 
Wednesday premiere at the Selwyn 
'«nd goes off Saturday. The repeat 
of "Aren't We All" at the Globe 
'drew moderately at around $8,000 
and the return Is dated for not | 
^longer than a month. 
^ 57 Shows on Broadway 

V' There are 57 attractions listed on 
<1 Broadway not counting the little 
, theatre, several of which went dark 
suddenly. Not included also Is 
!il,"Love For Love" a hit at the 
.Greenwich Village where $3.30 Is 
charged and the weekly takings 
: $7,000. The weakness of Broad- 
way's new crop has placed any 
ft number of houses on the list avail- 
able for new shows and with new 
. production down to a minimum, 
^ dark theatres are due earlier than 
usual. 

Business Easter week took up 
iBome sl.-xck of the Holy Week drop, 
but the holiday Itself was away off 
and grosses did not fully recover. 
. In the non-musical section "la Zat 
,<|8o?" easily kept Its lead and maln- 
' talned what look.s like a record 
" pace for a comedy; it got over $24,- 
000 with the aid of an extra mati- 
nee; "The Dove" rides in second 
place at |17,000 and over, and Is 
stronBest dramatic ticket in the 
-iKencIes; "Old EnpHsh" Is in third 
place with nearly $15,000 last week: 
"The Harem" and "Ladies of the 
Evening" are about tied at $14,000 
each; "The Fall Guy" rates well at 
^, $12,500, with "Abie's Irish Rose" 
i\ nearly as much; "The Firebrand." 
.'.'They Knew What They Wanted" 
and "What Price Glory' complete 
the list of money dramas: "The 
N'ight Hawk" pot under $6,000 last 
■Week. "The Rat" about $ri.5O0: 
•* "White Cargo" the same. "The Wild 
■■■ Duck" suddenly slipned to' $8,500, 
I wliich was the same nKtirc for "Can- 
'"llida." "The Show-Oft" jumped to 

nearly $i».000. 

>• "The Kollies" and "Ro.se- Marie" 

■ tied fi);- musiral honors, each uaitcd 

«t $40,500 or more, with the latter 

■.I Attraction <rro!>sing more than nor- 

{Continuod on page 23) 



NO MONEY IN "DOVE" 



David Belasco's "Dove" at 
the Empire, New York, is 
playing to capacity, from $17,- 
000 to $18,000 weekly and Mr. 
Belasco is making no money 
out of his dramatic hit. 

A couple of weeks ago when 
"The Dove" did $17,800, the 
Belasco net profit was $200. 

There are 90 people back 
stage at the Empire. Of them 
48 are stage hands. The many 
parts were cast without re- 
gard to cost, with Holbrook 
Blinn and Judith Anderson 
heading. 

It's probably the most ex- 
pensive regular drama ever 
placed on a regular Broadway 
stage. 

The weekly pay roll makes It 
unlikely "The Dove" will tour 
nor Is It probable a second 
company will be formed for 
Chicago or the big cities. 



ANNE NICHOLS' "COLLAR" 



'Abi*" Boss 



Has Egan's 
Cort 



Play at 



'*Chaitve-Souris" Is 

Leaving for Paris 

"Chauve Sourls," with Balieff, Is 
due to open May 29 at the Femina, 
Paris, '.'his requires th« foreign 
company to depart shortly. It will 
play another week. 

On the current tour the Morris 
Gest attraction has made money, 
doing very well on the return dates, 
getting a profit of $6,000 at Balti- 
more, and a similar net at Wash- 
ington. In Holy Week at Philadel- 
phia the net was $2,400. 

Showing a better gross right along 
this season than previously. It is 
likely the Russians will return next 
season, also under Gest's direction. 
There is a considerable territory left 
unplayed by "Sourls," including the 
vast west. 

It Is claimed Balieff considered a 
vaudeville offer of $3,000 for him- 
self and IS members of his troupe. 
Is Is said he had to decline owing 
to a picture engagement over here 
before leaving. 



Anne Nichols has taken over con- 
trol of "White Collara," now In Its 
ninth week at the Cort. The show 
was produced on the coast by Frank 
Egan, and Is still running there. 
Miss Nichols' wonder play, "Abie's 
Irish Rose," was similarly shown 
on the coast prior to Broadway, and 
j)os8lbilitles of "White Collars" at- 
tracted her attention. 

Egan, in disposing of a major in- 
terest In "Collars" to Miss Nichols, 
expressed a desire to return to Los 
Angeles. He also has "Starlight" 
under his direction. The Doris 
Keane attraction was p roduced in 
New York In association with Gil- 
bert Miller, but the latter withdrew 
some weeks ago. 



Roxy's Gang Didn't Do 
So Well in Providence 

Providence, R. I., April 21. 

Roxy (S. L. Rothapfel) and His 
Gang, opening his New England 
tour here last night at Infantry 
Hall, failed to click as well as in 
his two previous visits when be 
broke attendance and gross records. 

Giving two shows, matinee and 
evening, at a $2.S> top in the Hall 
seating 1,800, Roxy's total gross is 
estimated at around $2,900. The 
matinee was decidedly off while the 
evening performance had about 
1,000 attending. Fairly heavy ad- 
vertising was done during the past 
three weeks but the advance vale 
was very light. 

The Gang is appearing under a 
guarantee, %8 usual. 



"Siie's An Elk" Tie^ip 



A tie-up with the Elks' order is 
looked for with the production of 
"She's An Elk," a farce comedy by 
Larry Johnson, which Barry Town- 
ley will produce. 

In the event it doesn't register on 
Broadway, It is planned to tie it up 
on the road with the various Elks 
orders in the different citiea. 



JOISOR BACK AHD BETTER 

Al Jolson Is at hto home at 
Hartsdale, N. T. (subuif> of Mt Ver- 
non), with bis voice showing the re- 
sult of the rest taken by the come- 
dian during his trip to the coast 

Mr. Jolson Isn't apt to give much 
thought to a stage return before the 
fall. 



N. Y. City Ordinance Makes 
Play Jury Void — Atty. Goldsmith 

Frederick E. Goldsmith, the theatrical attorney, has dug up from 
among the musty tomes of the law, an interpretation which makes 
the "play jury" invalid and affords a theatrical manager a successful 
opportunity to enjoin such "play jury" from functioning. Counsellor 
Goldsmith points to Chapter 3, Section 4, of the Code of Ordinances 
of the City of New York, dealing with the "Revocation of Licenses." 

This section of the city's laws, boiled down and stripped of its 
legal phraseology, takes the power of revoking a theatre license out 
of the hands of the Commissioner of Licenses. It specifically pro- 
vides that any such adjudication can only be made by a judge or 
justice of a recognized court and that the judge's decision Is sum- 
mary and cannot be appealed. 

Hence, the Commissioner of Licenses is making considerable ado 
about nothing with the "play jury." The citizens comprising that 
jury, as their only alternative, can present their evidence in a court 
of justice as Individuals. But as an official jury, officially function- 
ing on-behalf of tha License Bureau, It has no standing. 

In ftie "Deml-Virgin" case of A. H. Woods against License Com- 
nxi.ssioner John F. Gilchrist (in office at that time), the lower court 
decided against Woods. Tlie Appellate Division reversed the deci- 
sion In favor of the manager on the same ground Mr. Goldsmith calls 
attention to, namely, that the power of revocation lies only in the 
hands of a judge or justice of a recognized court. 

The space-grabbing by Police Commissioner Enrlght or District 
Attorney Banton anent the "play jury" Is seemingly of little conse- 
quence. Neither the.'se officials nor the License Commissioner are 
vested with tlie necessary authority according to the municipal ordi- 
nances. 

Section 4 of Ch.ipter 3 of the Code of Ordinances reads: "Any 
licen.se . . . may be revoked and annulled by any judge or justice 
of a court of record upon proof of a violation of anyprovision of this 
article. The proof Khali l>e taken before wuch judge or justice upon 
notice of not less than two day.s, to hhow cause why such license 
.should not be revoked. He shall hear the proofs and alleRations In 
the case and dotormiiie the same sntnmarily and no ai>pful shall be 
taken from thiM determination. 

"Any per.son uho^,c license .«hali have been revoked or annulled 
shall not hereafter J>e «'tilitled to a license under any provUtions of 
this ohai>tci. On an.v exnminittun pursuant to a notice to show 
caufC a-; aforesaid, the licensfo n»;iy be a wirne!»<» in his own behalf" 



Le«*s Sense of Humor 



Lee Shubert has heard plen- 
ty of squawks from managers 
about his Comedy theatre. 
There were so many kicks over 
the siul'way excavation nuis- 
ance in front of the house Leo 
has refu.sed to listen any more. 
Some showmen refer to the 
Comedy as the morgue, be- 
cause of the regularity of the 
flops there. 

Last week Shubert attended 
the premiere of "Thrills." Dur- 
ing a quiet moment a subway 
rock blast shook the theatre, 
a deep boom resounding 
through the structure. 

Lee smiled and cracked: 

"Guess I'll have to take the 
guarantee off this house." 



HAaOON RAVING 



Los Angeles, April 21. 

.\galn nping the Shuberts Louis O. 
Macloon, a recent arrival here, 
startled a crowded Playhouse lobby 
last night for the opening of "The 
Door Mat" by boisterously "bawl- 
ing out" a Variety representative, 
refusing him admission to the the- 
atre and offering to refund the cost 
of his tickets. 

During the tirade Macloon Includ- 
ed other members of Variety's staff 
In New York, cursing them strongly 
and' loudly within the hearing of 
his patrons. 

Macloon Is believed to have gone 
on the rave through having played 
to $2,000 last week at the Playhouse, 
its third and final week with "Dark 
Angel." and losing $8,000 on the run. 

Last night also Macloon refused 
to allow Don Krull, assistant to 
Guy Price, the dramatic reviewer 
of the "Herald," to enter the the- 
atre to review the performance, 
saying he wouldn't have a second 
string reviewer. Today the "Her- 
ald" carried no news of the show. 



Reggie Golden Charges 
Assault; Hirshfield Held 

heggle Golden, 17, said to be a 
stock actress, of 289 Brook avenue, 
Bronx, was the complainant In West 
Side Court against Richard Hirsh- 
field, 23, of 639 West 112th street. 
The charge against Hirshfield Is a 
serious one. Magistrate Vltale 
fixed ball at $5,000 for examination 
on the 28th of this month. Hirsh- 
field furnished the bond. 

Hirshfield was arrested at his 
home by detectives Patrick Glery 
and Charles Kerr of the West 100th 
street police station. According to 
the detectives, the girl was In- 
vited to Hlrshfleld's home by the 
defendant. She charges that 
Hlrshfleld after the alleged attack 
promised to marry her. 

When he failed to carry out his 
promise, she went to the detectives 
and told them her story. Miss 
Golden fs petite and pretty. She 
said that she has played in many 
stock companies. She is unem- 
ployed at the present time, she said. 



Blake Buys "Bust*' 

Chicago, April 21. 

Charles E. Blake, who press 
agented "The Good Bad Woman" 
Into newspaper controversy in New 
York, has taken over the sho.v for 
Chicago on an outright from Wil- 
liam A. Brady, who made a con- 
dition his name shall not be used. 
The piece will debut to Chicago 
either May .10 or May 17. 

Blake at present Is handling pub- 
licity for "Spooks" at the Playhouse 
and "Shipwrecked" at the Stude- 
baker. 



TATIOCK SUCCEEDING BAKEB 

Cambridge, Mass.. April 21. 

Dr. John S. P. Tatlock of Leiand 
Stanford University will join the 
faculty of Harvard next fall to take 
over the English 39 course In his- 
tory of drama, which for yeaf-s was 
conducted by Prof. George P. 
Baker, founder of the famous 47 
Workshop. 

Dr. T.'itlook Is considered one of 
the foremost philologists In the 
country. 

YVONNE SHELTON BETTEK 

Yvonne Shelton Is expected to 
leave within a couple of days Dr. J. 
W. Amey's Sanitarium at 106 Wesif 
7.">th street. 

Miss Shelton (absent from Uio 
siutic for fonie time) has been rcpt- 
injr at Dr. Amey's Institution to 
overcome threatened norvausne^- 



THEATRE MEN 
UNINTERESTED 
IN COPYRIGHT 

Conference Called by 

Congressman Bloom 

Brings No Response 



The lackadaLsacal interest, or, 
more strictly, disinterest, evidenced 
by tiie theatre managers in the 
proposed copyright legislation is 
the big surprise. Congres.sman Sol 
Bloom haa summoned a meeting 
for tomorrow (Wednesday^ morning 
at 10:30 In the Bar Association 
building. Of the many interests in- 
volved, one of the biggest and most 
vitally concerned is conspicuous 
by its lack of response. 

If radio should slip in a clau.se 
giving them access to all copy- 
righted works for some rea.son or 
another for ether performance, 
the air effect on the theatre would 
be obvious. 

Congressman Bloom has called 
this meeting for tomorrow morning 
to attempt to Iron out the many 
wrinkles entailed because of the 
dlverslfled interests concerned. 
Everybody from radio and book 
publishers to - picture theatre 
owners, authors and composers, 
have acknowledged their ac- 
quiescence to attend. 

Bloom's Idea is to get an Inter- 
pretation on copyright In a 
friendly way. The Constitution of 
the United States specifically pro- 
vides for the exclusive enjoyment 
of the author or inventor's creation 
for his own exclusive benefits for 
a limited period of years. Mr. 
Bloom feels that by getting every 
Interest In o.ne room for a friendly 
talkfest much can be accomplished 
before the new copyright bill Is In- 
troduced In the next session of 
Congress. nj 

Preliminary Conference 

Before the sub-committee of the 
Committee of Patents of the House 
of Representatives meets for the 
purpose of considering the proposed 
copyright legislation. Bloom called 
this preliminary conference for the 
purpose of endeavoring to reconcile 
differences of opinion as much as 
possible. When the sub-committee 
of the House Patents Committee 
therefore actually sits much wast- 
age will thus be avoided. 

Radio, with its $500,000,000 an- 
nual business, so powerful and far- 
reaching, according to the "dope," 
that show business should be 
particularly alert In that regard. 
That theatre managers, possibly 
safe In a false sense of security, 
are so careless about protecting 
their interests. Is a topic of won- 
derment. 

It has surprised Bloom that those 
most disinterested are most sym- 
pathetic. Even the venerable 
Register of Copyrights, Thorvald 
Solberg, who possibly knows more 
about Copyright than any human 
being, has acknowledged his will- 
ingness to come In from Was?\ing- 
ton for the conference. 



'Abie* as Sales Argument 

Chicago, April 21. 

A group of business men In 
Davenport, la., who recently ap- 
proached the Longacre Engineer- 
ing & Construction Company to 
build a new and costly theatre In 
their town, used as their talking 
point the fact that "Abie's Irish. 
Rose" did a caraclty trade In 
Davenport while playing a week's 
engagement in an upstairs theatre- 

The Longacre Engineering & 
Construction Company, which ar- 
ranges the financing of many of the 
theatres they build, has taken the 
matter under advlrement. 



STOCK VICE BUBLESaiTE 

Ah.ui./. Al'til 21. 

A season of stock will open at the 
Capitol r.e.xt week. Allyn King, 
formerly of the Zlegfeld "Follies." 
and Wilfred Lytell. are the leirts 
"The liost People" will be the first 
offering. Lytell tegan his S'.ege 
career in this c-Ay as a member of 
the Lytell-Vaiicji.en Scack Company 
n\ Hj-manus Bi-jecker H:.'il in 1910. 
when liis brolher. Be-, t Lytell, wa^ 
il.c lie.Tu .-if ilic troupe. 

'IlniM'y Moments" (Colurr.bi A 
wlif^clt is at the Capitoi: U»If wteU. 






VARIETY 



LEGITIMATE 



Wednesday, April 22, 1925 



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K=9= 



TICKET AGENCY INQUIRY 

CONCERNS SOc PREIUMS 



Interpretation of State Law Prime Question — Is 
Service Charge for Delivery, Bookkeeping, Etc., 
Permissible? — Hearings Continue Tomorrow 



All ot Broadway's theatre ticket 
agencies are concerned with the 
outcome of charges made against 
half a dozen brokers for alleged 
violation of New York's ticket law 
which prohibits resale for more than 
60 cents over the bol office price. 
Violators are liable to revocation 
of license and confiscation of a 
$1,000 bond each by the State but 
the casesp are more Important, It 
being disclosed at two hearings last 
week that brokers maintain the 
right to add service charges in ad- 
dition to a 50-cent premium, while 
the State is inclined for a strictly 
literal interpretation of the statute. 
Should the latter ruling be made, 
appeal to the higher courts is cer- 
tain. 

The first hearing in the cases 
designed to test the limitations of 
the law were held Wednesday and 
Thursday, the hearings then being 
put over to April 23 (tomorrow). 
Louis Cohn was the flrst respondent. 
As Cohn is critically ill and did 
not personally figure in the charges, 
employees of his agency were sum- 
moned to testify in /refutation. 
Vincent G. Hart, deputy state 
comptroller, which office is charged 
with enforcing the law, handled the 
proceedings. Edwin P. Kllroe, 
former assistant district attorney 
for New York, acted for the 
brokers, with Robert B. Haner of 
Troy as prosecutor. 

There was but one witness 
against the Cohn agency, in the 
person of John S. Haber, who al- 
leged discourteous treatment on the 
part of Louis Ringleheim and 
agency clerk and overcharges to 
the amount of |<.80 in the pucehase 
of ticket within a period of atwut 
30 days. It developed that Haber 
had asked for a letter of apology 
and tl)e refund of the so-called ser- 
vice fees or "cover charge," in ex- 
change for which he promised 
not to testify. The refund was 
made «nd the letter sent, there be- 
ing no explanation why Haber 
changed his mind and put in an 
appearance. The inference was that 
the case against Cohn was being 
^pushed by unknown sources. 

From the evidence of Ringleheim, 
Sam Mayer, manager of the agency 
and Samuel Bloom, auditor for 
Cohn and other agencies, it was 
shown that a service charge is made 
to customers carrying charge ac- 
counts and for delivery of tickets 
to the box office or to homes or of- 
fices. The additional charge was 
about 60 cents, so that a ticket 
priced at $3.85 coat such patrons 
$4.85. Two tlctaets for the opening 
night of the "Music Box Revue" 
priced at $7.70 (balcony) were sold 
to the witness for $9.90 or $S over 
I the box office in-lce. It was testi- 
' fled that those tickets were dif- 
ficult to secure because of the open- 
ing night list and taxicab expense 
plus telephoning entered Into the 
„ service charge. 

<^ The agency men declared that 
their tickets were sold over the 
counter and for cash, the usual 50 
rents was the* only additional cost. 
They contended bookkeeping costs, 
extra telephone charges, delivery 
expense and bad debts constituted 
the necessity for the extra service 
charges. The Cohn agency has 
about 400 book accounts, of which 
about 200 are active. No charge 
is made the inactive accounts. 

The service charge exists in all 
agencies In some form where it is 
necessary to deliver tickets ordered 
by telephone or mail and to charge 
the tickets to the patrons account. 
Some brokers charge $5 a year for 
carrying accounts and 60 cents for 
delivery ot tickets. 

It has been assumed that service 
charges were a legitimate addition 
over the 60 cents premium. Some 
Bgencies, however, have stamped the 
extra amounts on the back of the 
tickets. While that may be ruled 
to be a technical violation of the 
law, service charges If added on the 
customers accounts would probably 
stand in court. 

In Haber's case his bill Itemised 
tickets and service charges. H« 
desired "Music Box" tickets "at any 
price* and made no objection when 
the rate was told him over the 
fclephone. The two opening night 
tickets were the only onfs secured 
ky tUe Cohn agency, Ringleheim 



stating he was required to get them 
from a patron at the St. Regis hotel, 
which involved a taxi ride. He 
said he remembered Halier's trans- 
actions in detail because the man 
had given a "vicious" address which 
brought laughter. The witness 
meant fictitious. 

It seems Haber was formerly a 
revenue agent and had given the 
custom house as his busintos ad- 
dress when he asked for a charge 
account. As he was not known at 
the Custom House, his account was 
curtailed and feeling against the 
agency dated from that time. 

Way for an appeal was paved 
when Bloom testified to the book- 
keeping idea and reasons for ser- 
vice charges, to which exception 
was taken and sustained but the 
testimony remained in the record 
by agreement. Kllroe stated he 
l>elleved "service charges were 
legitimate, the matter being one 
reason why ex-Governor Miller 
vetoed the law originally. Since Its 
subsequent passage, however, the 
Court of Appeals has sustained the 
50 cent provision. 

As reported In Variety, the dis- 
trict attorney and police have been 
gathering evidence against some 
agencies and hotels for flagrant 
violation of the 50 cent law. Sev- 
eral hotel stands c;ontrolled by well 
known agencies are Involved. 

In the case against Martin Wll- 
lons of the Royal Theatre Ticket 
agency next to the Palace theatre, 
William W. Day, an employe of 
the district attorney testified hav*. 
Ing paid $6.60 for a ticket priced 
at $8.85. A detective corroborated 
the evidence. Another witness 
testified having purchased two 
tickets for the Palace in the Wll- 
lons place, paying 60 cents extra 
but that the tickets were refused 
at the theatre for the reason they 
had been bought in the agency. 
The Palace has conducted a cam- . 
palgn against' agencies for the past 
year or more. The purchaser 
(Benjamin Zimmerman, a cliauf- 
feur), attempted to get hte money 
back but Wlllons refused. Asked 
by Haber, for the State, whether 
he ♦inew the tickets might be re- 
fused at the Palace, Wlllons re- 
plied he did. He denied, however, 
that Day paid more than $4.40 for 
his ticket to a Broadway show. The 
detective had testified he watched 
the operation from the sidewalk. 

The hearings will continue at the 
comptroller's New York office. 100 
East 45th street 



4 MORE OUT 



At least one of the Easter pro- 
duction crop will b« taken off im- 
mediately. Several others are on 
the verge of folding up. Three clos- 
ings are definitely set for the end 
of the week, there having been one 
sudden withdrawal last Saturday. 

"The Sapphire Ring," produced by 
George Choos at the Selwyn last 
Wednesday, will be taken oft. The 
j>Iay was very favorably regarded 
out of town, but Its Indicated pace 
was about $5,000 weekly. 



THE SAPPHIRE RINQ 
Rejected for the most part 
by the dailies. "Post" (Ander- 
son) quoted, "a dull evening," 
but both ''Bulletin" (Maelsaac) 
and "News" (Mantle) thought 
better of it. Opened "April 15. 



"Quarantine," produced by Chas. 
L. Wagner and Edgar Selwyn, goes 
to the road from the Henry Miller, 
with a 19 weeks' engagement to its 
creQit. The comedy drew between 
$11,000 to $12,000 the flrst four 
months of the run, easing oft to 
between $8,000 and $9,000 during 
Lent. It is conceded to have regis- 
tered. 



QUARANTINE 

Approved by most. "World" 
(Broun) stated, 'Svill suffice," 
but "Times" (Young) thought, 
"got nowhere entertainingly." 
Opened Dec. 16. 

Variety (I bee), "moderately 
profitable attraction." 



"The Blue Peter," the fli'st pre- 
senation by a new producing group, 
closes Saturday at the 52nd Street, 
after playing four weeks. The piece 
was considered a good enough first 
try, but not commercial. It Is re- 
ported, however, a possibility for 
another small house. 
^-i 



THE BLUE PETER H 
Conflicting opinions, with 
"News" (Mantle) the Most as- 
sertive in saying, "good enter- 
tainment and well played.". 
Opened March 25. 
Variety (Ibee), "is a question 
if this piece could stand up 
successfully in another house." 



"The Complex." produced as a 
special matinee attraction by Nell 
Andrews, closed Saturday, at the 
Princess, which- was rented for four 
weeks. The play on psychoanalysis 
drew around $1,000 weekly or the 
amount of the guarantee. 



"SUH-UP" IH LONDON 

Edward Loeftler and William Ed- 
wards sailed' as members of the 
company who are to present Lulu 
Volmmer'.-* "Sun-Up" In London, on 
Saturday. Sailing with them was 
Lucille -La Verne, who will b9 star- 
red. Lulu Volmmer, authoress of the 
piece, Cameron Meech. Charles Mc- 
Donald, Frank .Vllen, Queenie Hoy- 
den and Charles Goodrich. 

The company will complete re- 
hearsals while aboard the ocean 
liner and are scheduled to open at 
the Vaudevlfle, London, on May ♦.• 

"LAND OF JOT" CLOSED 

• 

"The Land of Joy." a road mu- 
sical produced by Anton Sclbilla. 
closed in Fort "Monroe. W. Va., Sat- 
urday night. The piece had been 
out 14 weeks and will be sent out 
again next season. 



COMPLEX 

Divided ratings, and stipu* 
lated by "Evening World" (Os- 
born) as "held a tense and 
vivid interest." Opened March 
3. 

Variety (Ibee), "draw will be 
limited." 



"DELIYEBAHCE" OFF KOKOSGO 

Lofl Angeles, April 21. 

"Deliverance" was taken off after 
two weeks at the Morosco, with "So 
This Is London" revived. 

The change was made when 
Franklyn Underwood, general man- 
ager of the Morosco Holding Com- 
uany, arrived here and glimpsed the 
production. The order of substitu- 
tion followed. 



B. BELMORE WITH "FOLLIES" 

In.stead Jjt sailing for London, as 
intended, Bertha Belmore will Join 
the Ziegfeld "Follies' at the New. 
Amsterdam next week. 

Miss Belmore recently o1osed«with 
"Grounds for Divorce." 



I. A. T. S. E. Benefit 

Philadelphia, April 21. 

The first annual benefit of the 
International Alliance of Theatre 
Stage Employes, Local No. 8, will 
be held Friday afternoon in the 
Forrest. 

De Wolf Hopper will be the an- 
nouncer. A social feature will be 
the appearance of the Philadelphia 
Orchestra, under the direction of 
Leopold Stokowskl, one of the few 
times this famous body in its en- 
tirely, has ever appeared at an af- 
fair like this. 



USHER SUES PATRON 

Albany, N. T., April 21. 

Mrr. Margaret Legg, an usher at 
the Capitol, has brought a slander 
suit for $40,000 against Ifrs. Mary 
Dunkin Van Rensselaer Johnston, 
wealthy Albany society woman. 
The suit Is the outgrowth^of dis- 
turbances bet> een the usher and 
Mrs. Johnston at the Capitol on 
the evenings ot March 4 and 26. 

Mrs. Legg alleges that during the 
flrst disturbance the society woman 
called her "a dirty black thing" 
and "a ba*' woman." Henry J. 
Crawford, attorney for Mrs. Legg. 
will make an effort to have the 
case brought to trial before sum- 
mer adjournment of Supreme Court. 



WHITE'S "MILORIM'S" CLAIM 

Alfred White, appearing in "Abie's 
Irish Rose," at the 'Republic, has 
retained counsel to demand an ac- 
counting from the producers of "Mll- 
grlm's Progress' for alleged royalties 
due him as co-author of the play 
with B. Harrison Orkow, and also 
to protect his interests In the revival 
of the piece, which is shortly to take 
to the road again, with Louis Mann 
again as Its star. 



Probable Productions 
For Season of *25-'26 



A compilation of the proba- 
ble productions of next season, 
most of which are definite, In- 
clude? the following: 

"The Desert." by Lorenso 
de Axertea and George Middle- 
ton; "Madame Butterfiy," re- 
vival (David Belasco). 

"Antonla," by Ferenc Mol- 
nar: "Grand Duchess." Elsie 
Ferguson starred, by Alfred 
Savoir; "The Mask and the 
Face," by Luigl Chiarelli 
(Charles Frohman, Inc.). 

"Jane. Our Stranger," by 
Mary Borden; "Makropolous 
Secret," by Karel Capek (Her- 
man Gantvoort). 

"Most of Us Are." by Fred- 
erick lionsdale; (Charles Dil- 
lingham). 

Musical comedy with Uou- 
dlni starred (Lawrence Weber). 

"Family Upstairs," by Harry 
Delf (Lewis and Gordon). 

"The Vortex" (A. L. Erlan- 

geiO. 

"The Letter," by S>merset 
Maugham; "The Cavalier," by 
Michael Arlen and Guy Bolton 
(Robert Milton, Ir\e.). 

"These Charming People," by 
Michael Arlen (A. H. Woods 
and C. B. Dilllnghuni). 

"Kelly's Vacation" (A. H. 
Woods). 

A revue (Rufus LeMaire). 

"TTw^Carolinian," "by Sabatl- 
nl, for- Sidney Blackmer; "The 
Constant Nymph" (Charles L. 
Wagner). — . 

"School for Scandal," all 8tb.r 
revival (George Tyler and 
Hugh Ford). 

"Marltza," for Hope Hamp- 
ton (Wllmer and Vincent). 

"Right You Are," by Lulgl 
Pirandello; "The Conquering 
Hero," by Allen Monkhouse;^ 
"M. Brotonneau," by Flers and 
Calllevet; "At Mrs. Beam's," 
by C. K. Munro; "The Glass 
Slipper," by Ferenc Molnar; 
"The Lonely Way," by Arthur 
Schnitzler; "Die Fledermaus," 
Strauss' operetta and Reper- 
toire of Shaw Plays (aai The- 
atre Guild). 



AHEAD AND BACK 

Arch MacGovern Is ahead and 
Conn Little U l>ehlnd with the "Be 
yourself company now at the 
Harris, Chicago. 

Lou Woods is company manager 
of "Tell Me More" at the Gaiety. 
New York. Robert Newman Is 
agenting. 

M. Lawrence Craner Is agenting 
"Thrills" produced by Its author. 
William Francis Dugan at the 
Comedy, New York, last week. 

Ben Atwell who went to Cleve- 
land to agent "The Miracle." re- 
mained in that city and Is the pub- 
licist for the spring ope^atio fes- 
tival which holds forth at the public 
auditorium April 27-May 6, the 
Metropolitan opera company ap- 
pearing. Atwell has Issued a 10- 
page rotogra-/ure tabloid picturing 
scenes in the operas to be given 
and the Met stars who are to ap- 
pear, plus short story synopsis of 
the operas. 



"K. K. K." TITLE 

"The Hotheads, " which was given 
for a series of special matinees at 
the Cbrt. New Yorlc. as a play with- 
out a title, wUI be recaptioned "K. 
K. K." 

It will go Into rehearsal In two 
weeks, under the direction of Argyle 
Campbell. 



Shows in RdiearMl 

(AND WHERE) 

"Flesh" (Arthur J. Lamb). 
Bryant Hall. 

"Lass O' Laughter" (Henry 
W. Savage), Knickerbocker. 

"Great Scott" (Thomas 
Wilkes), Harris. 

"Queen Mab" (Oliver Mo- 
rosco), 13d Street. 

"Night" (Jack Morris), 
Shubert. 

"Baby Blue" (Mulligan A 
Trebitsch), Bijou. 

"The Lion Trap" (A. H. 
Woods) Eltlnge. 

"The Jirlde Retires" (Henry 
Baron), BIJou. 

"Broke" (James Beury), 
Br}-ant Hall. 

"When You Smile" (John J. 
Scholl), Wallack's. 



MOROSCO'S HOUSE AS , 
REGULAR LEGIT STAND 



Leases Standard in 90's-«j 

Former "Subway Cir- i 

cult" Spoke ^i 



Oliver Morosco has taken over the 
Standard Theatre, New York, In the 
upper nineties, and. will attempt to 
put the house over as a production 
bouse. Morosco takes possession 
May 1 and will renovate the theatre 
from pit to dome. He plans opening 
the latter part of May with his pro* 
duction of "Queen Mab," which gets 
under way at Stamford, Conn to« 
morrow (Thursday) night, and wlH 
keep the piece out of town until the. 
Standard Is ready for occupancy. '< 

Morosco's plan is to play new at* c 
tractions at the Standard at the 
pre-war scale of $2 top. Iftesplte 
the location being away beyond the 
theatre district, Morosco figures it 
can draw from a community Inade* 
quate to support a theatre and also 
offers the argument that If a pro< 
duction is worth while Broadway* 
Ites will go any distance to glimpse 
It. 

Some years ago the Standard waa i 
the uptown spoke of the "subway 
circuit" It was later leased by B. 
K. Blmberg and has since operate 
with a picture policy with the Shu» 
-bert-Rlvlera replacing it as the 
"subway circuit" stand. The house 
was recently acquired under a long 
term lease by John H. Springer, 
who subsequently transferred the 
lease to Morosco. The theatre will 
be renamed Morosco's Standard. 



KENTS SEPARATE 

Elsie Kent and Billy Kent, fea- 
tured comedian In "Rose-Marie," 
have agreed to disagree. The mat> 
ter has been kept out of the courts 
through the couple entering Into a 
legal separation whereby the hus* 
liand has agreed to support his wife 
and defray the tuition and expenses 
of their two children, now In a pri« 
vate school In Connecticut. 

In turn, Kent takes possession of 
the West 90th street apartment. 

O'Brien, Malevlnsky and Drlscoli 
represented Mrs. Kent. 



HELEN HEITEEH STRICKEN 

Los Angeles, April 21. 

Helen Menken, leading woman in 
"Seventh Heaven," was stricken 
with an attack of acute appendicitis 
an hour before, she was to have ap« 
peared on the stage of a Modesta 
theatre, and was rushed to a local 
hospital, where she was operated 
upon. Her condition was reported 
favorable the next day. 

Mary Rockard is playing her pcui 
until she rejoins the company. 



"FLESH" FDTALLT OFENINO 

"Flesh." which has been in re- 
hearsal for the past eight weeks, 
win finally get under way at Hthr 
London. Conn.. Friday. The 8am4 
cast remains Intact. 



Frohman Enaagaments 
Wallace Eddinger and Roland 
Young have been signed by the 
Charles Frohman company to be 
featured. It la expected that they 
win t« in the firm's early produce 
tions. 



"LOGGERHEADS" CLOSING ^ 

"Loggerheads" winds up its road 
tour at the Hollls, Boston. Saturday 
night, the production being returned 
to New York and scrapped. 

The piece was originally produced 
at the Cherry Lane, Greenwich Vil- 
lage, and later taken over by Bam 
H. Harris, who moved it uptown to 
the Gaiety and later sent it to Bos- 
ton. 



mSS CHATTERTON IN STOCK 

Ruth Chatterton may heiul a Shu- 
bert stock company this summer. It 
is said tlmt Lee Shubert wants her 
to try-out several plays. 

Miss Chatterton will be loaned for 
the stock season by Charles Dilling- 
ham, who has her under contract. 



Among Chorus Girls 

Irene Wylie has retired from the 
chorus of "Lady, Be Good" to rest 
over the summer. Miss Wylle Is the 
wife of Cliff (Ike) Edwards, disk 
recorder. A recent addition to the 
ranks of the "Lady" choristors Is 
Jane Hurd, who joined last week. 



Wednesday. Aprfl n, IMS 



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, -TAGLET OWN ADVERTISEMENT 

Reproduction of an advertisement carried on pag« 3 oft*the 
Brooklyn "Eagle" repeating Variety's Box Score of April 11, 
1925. to promote its dramatic department and dramatic reviewer, 
Arthur Pollock: 

THE 
EAGLE 

LEADS 
AGAIN 

Arthur Pollock Continues 

Remarkable Play 

Reviewing 

From 

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FOREMOST AMUSEMENT JOURNAL 






CRITICS' BOX SCOREr— ComiHlcd by 

(As pt April 11, 1»25) 

Shows 

Reviewed Rtffht 

Pollock (Brooklyn Eagle) 58 44 

Andereon (Evening Post) 61 39 

Gabriel (Telegram-Mail) ^ 69 44 

Broun (Mornbg World) 53 33 

Hamtnqpd (Herald-Tribune) .... 68 42 

Wooiicott (Sun-Globe) 68 41 

Mande (Daily News)......... -89 53 

Dale (N. Y. American) 100 52 

Young (Times) 54 27 



"Variety* 



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THE EAGLE CARRIES DAILY 

\ THE 

BEST NEWS and REVIEWS 

OF THE 

THEATRE 



"EAGLET VARIETY AD 

(Continued from page 1) 
the second time and uses a heavy 
display besides PoUocli'a name In 
its office announcement. In repro- 
ducing the box score "The E:agle" 
cut out "The Bulletin" (suspended), 
also "The Graphic," ending the box 
with the score of "The New Tork 
Times." 

Variety is displayed and for au- 
thority, "The Eagle" refers to It as 
the "Foremost Amusement Journal." 

A Brooklynite who called Varie- 
ty's attention to the importance of 
"The Eagle," is giving to the box 
■core to promote its dramatic de- 
partment, said it is understood 
across the bridge "The Eagle" con- 
templates having printed special pa- 
per for the sides of Us wagons, along 
the same lines. 

While many of the dramatic crit- 
ics mentioned in the box score have 
frequently referred to it in tlieir 
columns and hundreds of pai>ers 
throughout the country have com- 
mented upon the idea, "The n:agle" 
's the first daily to place a com- 
mercial advertising value upon Va- 
riety's critical percentages. 



If you don't Advertise in 




Don't Advertise 



BECASTINO "BABY BLUE" 

"Baby Blue." the MulUgan A 
Trebltsch musical, closed in Wash- 
ington Saturday night for re- 
casting. When it goes out again 
it will have practically an entire 
new cast with Irene Dunn, Ray 
Raymond and the chorus as the 
possible survivors. 

The piece is scheduled to reopen 
in Hartford, Conn., Monday night 
but the wholesale cast changes 
makes the date problematical since 
the producers were not set on the 
sulMtitutfi cast early this week al- 
though day and night rehearsals 
are t>eing held to get it out again 
as soon as possible. 

"Baby Blue," the Joint effort of 
Roland Oliver and Al Christie, was 
formerly "Fast Workers," the new 
title being adopted Just before it 
opened in Washington. 



DOWIING'S SEQUEL 

Cyrus Wood and Kddle DowlInR 
are working on a new musical "iOaHt 
Side, West Side," which DowllnB 
will star in next season. The piece 
la a sequel to Uowling's "Sally, 
Irene and Mary." 



MARGOT KELLEY TO STAB 

Margol Kelly will be starred in 
"The Loves of Lulu," a farce adapt- 
ed from the German, which a new 
producing group will sponsor. The 
production goes into rehearsal this 
week. 



MUSICAL STOCK BOOM 



A number of big summar musical 
stoclcs will be in operation this year, 
with the advance aklrmlsh for talent 
in New Tork proving there will l>e 
quite a lot of work for the profes- 
sion. 

Among the first to get started will 
be ta the Auditorium, Atlanta, with 
Charles St. Clair stage managing. 
Among the first signed was Thomas 
Conkey, baritone. The Atlanta open- 
ing la June t. 

The MunlciiwI theatre, St. Louis, 
expects to l>eat the Atlanta start by 
two days, opening May 30, with 
John B. Toung aa princliMU come- 
dian. 

Most of the players for the Atlanta 
engagement are being signed for six 
weeks. 

P. S. Durham plans to Install mu- 
sical comedy la Fontaine Park, 
Louisville. 



STOCKS ACTIVE 

Looks Like Brisk Summer Season 
in Stock 

Prom present indications there 
will be a greater number of sum- 
mer stocks operating this season 
than in previous ones. The situa- 
tion has blown up a harvest wind 
for the New Tork casUng offices 
specializing in placing stock players 
and has all on the qui vive compet- 
ing for the new business and lining 
up a formidable list of available 
players. 

In the majority of cases the 
prompters of the summer stocks are 
proceeding along an economic 
course. Small companies and short 
cast plays will be the rule in most 
communities with farce and comedy 
bills the most popular fare for the 
warm weather months with a de- 
cided preference for the spicy bills 
of which there are many available 
for stock purposes at this time 
through the various play broker- 
ages in New Tork. 

At the present time there are at 
least 26 new stock companies l)€lnB 
organised out of New Tork with 
many of them scheduled to begin 
their seasons the latter part of this 
month or early in May. 



17 Little Theatre Tourney 
Entries for Week of May 4 

The third annual Little Theatre 
tournament the week of May 4 at 
a Broadway house yet to be selected 
will have 17 entrants from Michi- 
gan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, 
Texas, and the balance from New 
Tork City, with another from Can- 
ton, N, T. 

Four of the groups competing this 
year also competed for the Belasco 
trophy in 1923 and 1924, indicating 
an increasing percentage of stabil- 
ity among little theatres. This is 
generally the principal failing of 
such organizatloia' 

Last year the Little theatre of 
Dallas, came 1,800 miles and ex- 
pended $1,200 to compete in New 
York and won the tourney. 

Samuel French has added two 
awards of 1200 and $100 to the regu- 
lar list of prizes. French, Inc., will 
publish the winning Little theatre 
plays at regular royalty agreement. 



O'More Pleads Poverty 

Colin O'More, the concert tenor, 
pleaded poverty In his marital 
troubles 'with his wife and as a re- 
sult was successful in securing an 
alimony reduction from $50. to $30 
weekly. O'More, In private life 
James Herrod Hornberger, was 
sued by Madeline Hornberger for 
divorce, pointing to O'More's big 
theatrical earnings; his Vocalion 
record contract at $10,000 a year, 
etc. 

The singer averred that his pub- 
licity and advertising left him com- 
paratively little net income, and the 
court held wiTh him. I. Schmal 
acted for Mrs. Hornberger. 



WEITINO ON "FOUB FLTTSHER" 

Willard Mack has stepped in on 
"The Four Flusher," Mack Hlllard«h 
comedy at the Apollo. Monday he 
started rewriting sections of the 
play, with the object of inserting 
nifties at tl.e right spots. 

The attraction appears to have 
the best chance of thaV group of 
non -musicals which open^^d Easter 
week. 



Wilkes' "While Cargo" 

I.,o8 Angeles, April 21. 
Thomas Wilkes has acquired the 
Coast rights to "White Cargo, 
which he will produce at tlif 
Orange Grove during the summer. 



MTY HAY' PUBLICITY 
BOOMERANGS FOR STOCK 



Natural Demand for Risque 

Shows "Wet Blanketed" 

by Notoriety 



A survey of the recent run of re- 
leases for stock indicates that the 
expected Iwom in "dirt" shows in 
this field has failed to materialize. 
The publicity lately given the Broad- 
way situaton on strong and vulgar 
productions has acted as a wet blan- 
ket In so far as the stock demand is 
concerned. 

There has always been a certain 
demand for risque shows In stock, 
and even this has fallen oft consid- 
erably during the past few weeks. 
It is erroneously believed in many 
quarters that spicy farces and sug- 
gestive dramas make up a good i>or- 
tion of the most popular shows in 
stock. That this has not been the 
case has been proven by the fact 
that the weekly average for this type 
of show up until a couple of months 
ago was seldom more than five or 
six out of a total of some 80 to 90 
releases. 

The publicity given to certain le- 
gitimate attractions on Broadway 
and in other large cities regarding 
the corruption of public morals bene- 
fited these productions more often 
than not, but it did not in the least 
help the kindred "blue" releases that 
the play companies expected would 
boom. On the contrary, the weekly 
lists of releases for the past two 
months show only two or three of 
this type of show on each, and even 
they are of the comparatively harm- 
less category of "Fair and Warmer," 
"Twin Beds," "Parlor, Bedroom and 
Bath" and "Just Married." 

In spite of such Isolated cases as 
the success of "Seduction" In Balti- 
more stock Inst year the really dirty 
show seldom gets started at all in 
this field, and the recent hullabaloo 
has only made it harder. 



NOVaHES AT 
RAVINIAPARK 



Opens June 27 for 10 
Weeks of Opera 



Chicago, April 21. 

The Ravinia Park opera season, 
opening June 27 for 10 weeks, has 
announced a greater list of novel- 
ties than either the Chicago Opera 
or the Metropolitan di-sclosed this 
neason. Especially interesting Is 
Donizetti's rarely heard "Don Pas- 
quale," which holds a rich basso- 
bulTo role and a great aria, "come e 
gentll." Ambrolse Thomas' "Mlg- 
non" will be given, "The Jewels of 
the Madonna," "Manon Lescaut" 
(now in hardly any American 
troupe's repertoire, although . still a 
European favorite), "Fedora," "The 
Masked Ball" and "Crlspino e la 
Comare," by the Brothers Rlcco. 
"La Juive" completes the list of 
rarer works. 

The company, again managed by 
Louis Eckstein, will have Rosa 
Raisa, Helene Freund, Ada Paggl, 
r.l.tcomo Rimini, Marie Sundelius, 
Margery Maxwell, Merle Alcock, 
ina Bourskaya, Mario Chamlee, 
Tito Schipa, Armand Tokatyan, 
Giordana Paltrlnlerl, Maria Basl- 
olii, Gulseppe Danlse, Desire De- 
fere, Louis D'Angelo, Birgilio I^z- 
zarl, Leon Rothler, Paola Ananlan 
and Vlttorlo Trevisan. 

Louis Hasselmans and Gennaro 
Papl of the Metropolitan will con- 
duct, while a glance ov«r the list 
of singers reveal where they go 
when the Indoor season is over. 



Mooser*s Realty Deal 

George Mooser, the showman, in 
spending a few weeks in New Tork, 
with an offlco at 522 Fifth avenue, 
to promote Florida property he Ie 
representing for himself and others. 

Mr. Mooser spent the winter with 
the Rlngllngs at Surasota, where the 
circus men have vast holdings. The 
Mooser property is In thtt vicinity. 
.Vfooser and the Rlngllngs are enthu- 
Hiasts on Florida for land Invest- 
ments, and Mr. Mooser has advised 
his friends to buy acreage In the 
state rather than lota. 



AIDA' TOPS METr 

SEASON-SUNG 

8TIMES 



24-Week Run of Opera 

Concluded — 32 Wag- 

nerian Performances 



The Metropolitan's season of S4 
weeks heis ended. Saturday night, 
when the curta i fell on the last 
scene of "11 Trovatore" was the 
finale. It was provel once mor* 
that the musical taste of the Met'S 
audiences varies little from year to 
year, for. as always, "Alda" led th« 
list In the numl>er of performances, 
maybe t>ecause the Met gives 
Verdi's war horse such an elab- 
orate production or because certain 
of Its favorl' t singers are therein 
at their t>est. "Pagliaccl" was also 
given eight times, always on a 
double bill. 

The Wagnerian operas sprang 
back into a modicum of that popu- 
larity which they enjoyed befor* 
the war and received 32 perform- 
ances. This includes the six per- 
formances of "Lohengrin," the five 
performances of "Tannhauser" and 
the complete revival of the "Ring 
of the NilMlungen" series In Its 
entirety. 

The season had its quirks. So 
famous a work as "II Trovatore" 
was given but one performance, 
and that on the last night of the 
season. "Traviata" was given but 
three prformances, yet every color- 
atura in the world sings Its arias. 
"Martha" got but two hearings and 
"Samson and Delilah" three. "Don 
Pasquale" wasn't sung at all. Novel- 
ties were "Petruscka" and "L'Coq 
D'Or," both of them ballets. The 
new works were "Giovanni Qallur- 
ese' and "Jenufa." 

Summary of Performaness 
A summary of the year's operas 
and the number of times each |>er- 
formance was given follows: 

Aida 8 

Pagliaccl 8 

La Boheme 7 

La Giocondu 7 

Lohengrin 6 

Andre Chcnler 6 

Cavalleria Rustlcana • 

Kaistatf 6 

Rigoletto 6 

Tannhauser 6 

La Tosca S 

Carmen ft 

Tales of Hoffman 6 

Fedora 6 

Molstersingev 5 

Madame Butterfly 5^ 

Lucia 5 

Jenufa C 

L'Coq d'Or 6 

Petrushka 6 

Frelschutz 6 

JBorls Goudonoff 4 

Faust 4 

L'Africana 4 

Die Walkure 4 

Gotterdammerung 4 

Giovanni Gallures 4 

Pelleas et Mellsande 4 

Traviata 3 

Romeo et Juliette 3 

Meflstofele t 

Parsifal 8 

Barber of Seville 3 

La Julve 8 

Samson et Delilah 8 

Thais 8 

Rosenkavalier t 

Martha 8 

Cosi fan TuttI 8 

Tristan und Isolde 8 

Dlnorah 2 

Siegfried 8 

L'Oracolo 8 

Rhcingold 1 

II Trovatore I 



LONGEST NAME 

Washington, April 21. 

A Siamese musician with, what 
the Immigration authorities believe 
to be the longest name yet to come 
before them, will be sent back to 
his native country if request fiora 
San Francisco for an order to de- 
port the Siamese is granted by the 
Immigration officials. 

Tho musician's name is Lleeuss- 
xuleuMzesszes Willlbiminizzisstein- 
nl HurrlzzlHsteizzli. This, however, , 
h.'is been shortened by the Siamess 
to Leo. W. Hurst. 

Leu works at being a cook whea 
not a musician. 



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SHOWS IN N. Y. AND COMMENT 



Figures MtimaUd and eommant point to soma attractions baing 
succaaaful, whila tha aama groaa accraditad to otKara might aiigg*** 
madiocrity or loaa- Tha varianca ia axplainad in tha diffaranca in 
houaa capacitiaa, with tha varying ovarhaad Alao tha aisa of oaat, 
with conaaauart diffaranca in nacaiaary groaa for profit. Varianca 
in butinaaa nacaaaar> for muaical attraction aa againat dramatia 
play ia also conaldarad. 



*-Abia'a Irish Rosa," Republic (153d 
week). Making new record In 
American ihejitrc, "Abie" goes 
Into fourth year on Broadway 
next month. Last week, $12,000; 
Broadway's busiuesa generally 
better last jyeek, though Easter 
Monday disappointment. 

'Aloma of tha South Saas," Lyric 
(1st week). Only Broadway pre- 
miere this week; was called "In 
the South Sens" on road. Pro- 
duced by Carl Reed; opened Mon- 
day. 

•Aran't Wa All," Globe (repeat) (2d 
week). First week of return, 
$8,000 or little more. Going out 
Saturday. 

'ArtiaU and Medals" (ID:4) Casino 
(28th week). Lobby display and 
exterior of house continuously at- 

, tracts passei'sby to nude pictures. 

- Doubtless aid in keeping bu.^iness 
at profitable figure. Average here 
$16,000 to $17,000. 

"Candida," Ambassador (I6tb week). 
Most successful of Actors' Thea- 
tre presentations this season. 
8haw revival started as afternoon 
attraction. Getting $8,000 to $9,000. 
regarded exceptional for fourth 
month. 

*^apa Smoka," Martin Beck (lOth 
week). Cut-rater from third week 
with no material increase in pace. 
Reported about breaking even. 
$7,000 to $8,000; title changed to 
••The ^itch Doctor." 

*Caaaar and Cleopatra," Guild The- 
atre (2d week). This Shaw revival 
overtime at start, but prolog cut 
and new Guild house appears off 
to good start Playing to $3.30 
top. First week quoted nearly 
$16,000. 

*China Roaa," Knickerbocker (IStb 
week). Making better showing 
than first indicated; cut rates 
helping considerably; not big 
money getter, but breaking even; 
last week $10,500. 

"Dancing Mothara." Maxine Elliott's 
(S7th week). Continuance depends 
on house pooling with show; such 
arrangement would take early 
dramatic hit into summer; $6,000. 
"Deaira Under the Elms," Earl Car- 
roll (24th week). Probably best 
money getter of O'Nell's plays so 
far as Broadway is concerned. 
Last week again played four mati^ 
nees. Over $11,000 claimed. 
•Folliea," New Amsterdam (44th 
week), m sight of year's engage- 
ment and listed to stick through 
summer; third edition best com- 
edy sliow ever for "Follies. " Near- 
ly $41,000. 
"la Zat So?" Chanln's 46th St. (16th 
week). Played extra matinee 
Easter Monday like few others 
with trade off that performance. 
Balance of week as big as ever 
with the gross $24,000 or over. 
•Hall'a Balls," George M. Cohan 
(12th week). Management figur- 
ing on sticking into summer; 
plenty of outdoor advertising 
used, but show turning profit; 
over $10,000 last week. 
•Lady Be Good," Liberty (21st 
week). Quoted $26,500; new mu- 
slcals will not affect this one. 
which had excellent chance of rid- 
ing through summer and beyond. 
*Ladiaa of tha Evening," Lyceum 
(18th week). Last week picked 
up drop of Holy Week with tak- 
ings about same as "The Harem"; 
estimated around $14,000, real 
money in present going. 
'Louie tha 14th," CosmopollUn (8th 
week). Indications are for run at 
big money; business on par with 
leaders and agency demand as 
strong as ever. Last week. $33,600. 
"Mercenary Mary," Longacrc (2d 
week). Last week's new musicals 
rated well ahead of fresh dramas; 
"Mary" about $12,000 with cut 
rate aid, but well spoken of. 
"Mikado," 44th St. (2d week). Ex- 
cellent notices given this revival 
which started with pace of $25.- 
006; vogue ot operetta should aid 
In making successful engagement 
"Miematea," Times Square (2d 
week). Not well regarded by re- 
viewers: tickets placed In cut 
rates after premiere with medi- 
ocre gross; probably $5,000. 
"t^n. Partridge Presents," Bel- 
mont (16th week). May remain 
through May though business 
moderate now at between $6,000 
and $7,000; small house and show 
may be sntlsfled with that. 
•My Girl," Vanderbllt (22d week). 
Came back strongly after dipiting 
to $10,000 Holy Week; gross 
claimed not far from $13,000; lit- 
tle doubt this intin^te musical 
will finish out season and may 
extend well into summer. 
•My Son," Bayes (32d week). Near- 
ly through but producer counts 
on attracting attention to play 
through film version being cur- 
rent at Strand. Around $4,000. 
"Muaic Box Revue," Music Box 
Olst week). Took Jump last week. 
'^ belne consideiably bel.er than 



Holy Week; takings estimated 
around $24,000, indicates continu- 
ance through May. 
"Old English," Ritz (18th week). 
One of few shows on nine per- 
formance basis last week (Easter 
Monday matinee). Takings 

climbed on whole and nearly 
$15,000 again. Arliss show a real 
draw. 
"O Nightingale," 49th Street (2d 
week). Opened last week with 
critical comment fairly good 
break. Xo extravagant claims 
made but management antic- 
ipates three months' stay. 
"Pigs," L:tt> (34th week). Still 
playing extra Friday ma;lnee, 
with drriw largely feminine; last 
week about normal again, with 
o\er $9,000 estimated In small 
house. 
"Princess Ida," Shubert (2d week). 
Some critics highly praised this 
Gilbert and Sullivan revival which 
arrived with "The Mikado"; first 
week ir.tUcated at $12,000; that is 
about an even break. Better this 
week. 
"Puppets," Frolic (7th week). Moved 
here last week with no change in 
business at between $1,500 and 
$2,000; liable to close at any time. 
"Puzxies," Fuiton (12th wek). Holy 
Week was about $14,000, with last 
week's trade Jumping to $16,000; 
while under pace of first two 
month.4, revue will at least run 
through May. 
"Quarantine," Henry Miller (19th 
week). Final week, show going 
on tour for balance of spring. 
Made money first four months 
though not rated with the leaders; 
"The Poor Nut" follows next 
week. 
"Rose- Marie," Imperial (34th week). 
Best patronized of few Easter 
Monday matinees; added per- 
formance sent count for week 
over $40,000. The season's out- 
standing musical attraction. 
"Silence," National (24th week). 
Continues to turn slight profit, 
and though eased off may out- 
stay some of the newer shows; 
last week a bit under $8,000. 
"Starlight," Wailack's (8th week). 
Removal here from Broadhurst 
expect/ed to Jump pace but tak- 
ings quite moderate at around 
$6,000 mark; Doris Keane attrac- 
tion has best chance on tour. 
Notice up Xlonday. 
"Student Prince," Jolson's (21st 
week). Quite reaction after fall- 
ing oft during Holy Week; indi- 
cate betterment placed takings 
over V3B,000; louks sure for sum- 
mer continuance. 
"Sky High," Winter Garden (8th 
week). Willie Howard musical 
life saver for Garden after "Big 
Boy's" forced closing. Business 
better last week, with takings 
estimated around $21,000 again. 
"Tape," Broadhurst (2d week). One 
of the Easter crop that drew 
mixed notices. On strength of 
Lionel Barrymore's draw, German 
adaptation should get some trade. 
Opened Tuesday; first seven per- 
formances got nearly $10,000. 
"Tell Me More," Gaiety (2d week) 
One of four musicals in Easter 
flock. Started well first week, ap- 
proximating $14,000; house ca- 
pacity $18,000 at $3.50 top. 
"Tha Backalapper," Hudson (2(1 
week). Started Tveakly, with tak- 
ings last week around $3,000; pro- 
ducers confident it has dramatic 
kick and extra advs. used thi.s 

"Tha Dunce Boy," Daly's 63rd St. 
(4th week). Does not figure to 
attract enough business to stick 
in this house; pace reported be- 
tween $3,000 and $4,000. 

"The Dove." Empire (11th week) 
Goes right along to great business 
without halt; $17,000 or more 
again last week; virtual sell-out 
except gallery. 

"The Fall Guy," Eltinge (7th week) 
Last week's gross about $1.50C 
better than Holy Week; Increas 
again places count round $12.50f 
mark; this comedy should run 
through summer. 

"The Firebrand," Moro!*co (28th 
week). Better, too, last week, 
gross going over $12,000; at 
that figure show and house turn 
satisfactory profit; pace about 
normal for this stage of run. 

"The Four Flusher," Apollo (2d 
week). Appears to have gotten 
better break than other new non- 
musicals, and first week' trade 
Indicated at least moderately suc- 
cessful engagement; $9,000. 
"The Guardtman," Oarrlck (28th 
week). Moved here from Booth 
Monday; house still under Guild 
control, and attraction will be 
kept going Indoffinltery, though 
takings have been moderate re- 
cently; last week under $7,000. 
'The Harem," Belasco (21st week) 
Slipped to about $12,000 Holy 
Week, and came back about 
$2,000 last week with the coun' 



$14,M« or a bit more. Stilf among 
the blg-m uey makers. 

"The Leva Song," Century (15th 
week). Rated among the best 
operetta productions and for a 
time did a world of business; at- 
tention baa been easing off for 
last month or so; reported around 
$26,000. 

"The Night Hawk," Bijou (»th 
week). Since opening pace be- 
tween $5,000 and $6,000. of which 
a goodly percentage is from cut 
rates; breaks even, but that is 
about all. 

"The Rat," Colonial (11th week). 
Strictly a cut rater also, but ap- 
pears able to break even and may 
make a few hundred weekly; un- 
der $5,000 Holy Week and about 
$6,500 last week. 

"Tha Sapphire Ring," Selwyn (2d 
week). Pinal week. Critics did 
not accept this Hungarian comedy 
drama kindly; first week's trade 
quite weak, with takings in five 
performances under $4,000; "The 
Gorilla" follows next week. 

"The Show Off," Ptayhouse (64th 
week). Always rebounded after 
a pre-holiday slump, and last 
week trade quoted going to near- 
ly $9,000; management figuring on 
sticking into July. 

"The Wild Duck," 48th St. (9th 
week). After building to excel- 
lent figures and bettering $10,000 
Holy Week, last week slumped to 
ab<vit $8,500 indication Isben re- 
vival nearlng end of draw. 

"They Knew What They Wanted," 
Klaw (22d week). Theatre Guild 
counting on keeping this "lan- 
guage" comedy going Into sum- 
mer; takings over $12,000; man- 
agement has house on rental for 
season. 

"Topsy and Eva," Sam H. Harris 
(18th week). Though New York 
engagement never approached 
Chicago success, management 
anxious tor road, where real bus- 
iness awaits; last week $14,500. 

"TfTrills," . Comedy (2d week). 
Opened Thursday last week, 
drawing general panning; author- 
mnager started rewriting show 
immediately; doubtful it it can 
last. 

*What Price Glory," Pljnnouth 
34th week). Running along to 
gi>od profit at $11,000 to $12,000; 
house and show under same man- 
agement and <^an stick indefinite- 
ly at muoh lower figure. 

"White Cargo," 89th St. (77th 
week). Little cost to operation of 
holdover drama, which has al- 
ways been a cut-rate favorite. 
Still getting less than uptown at 
Daly's at $5,000 to $6,000. 

"White Collars," Cort (9th week). 
Cast changes counted on shoving 
business upward; Charles Buggies 



START OF SEASONS LAST LAP 
FINDS BOSTON GENERALLY OFF 



Rose-Marie*' at $3 Top Heads Everything with 
$27,000— ''Music Box Revue" Exceeds That, but 
at Larger Scale — Jane Cowl Tops Dramatics 



V:a 



Boston, April 21. 

Starting on the last lap of the 
present season, local showmen 
found last week off generally, with 
exceptions in one or two instances. 
The business depression seemed to 
affect most of the legitimate houses 
and some ot the picture houses 
also suffered with no adequate rea- 
son at hand for the condition. 

The show which led the town last 
week was "Rose-Marie," at the Shu- 
bert. At a $3 top it did $27,000 tor 
the week, which is practically capa- 
city. There is a good advance sale 
for the attraction and It looks good 
for a consistent money maker here. 

In actual business the "Music Box 
Revue," at the Colonial, topped 
"Rose-Marie," the business doing 
better than $27,000 tor the week. 
But as this Is a much larger house 
than the Shubert and the acale high- 
er, the "Music Box" did not bring 
them in as well aa the competing 
show. 

These two shows topped the mu- 
sicals in town with Jane Cowl In 



featured. Better last week than 
Holy Week; around $8,000. 
Outside Times Sq^— Little Theatres 
"Love for Love." a Greenwich 
Village sensation; standing them 
up and getting around $7,000 week- 
ly; "Ruint,'« also a Provlncetown 
production, not so well rated, and 
script is being rewritten; "Wild 
Birds," Cherry Lane, using extra 
advertising in Broadway columns; 
"The Blue Peter," 62nd Street; 
"Sooner and Later" and "Legend 
ot the Dance" final week. Neigh- 
borhood Playhouse; "The Complex" 
closed at Princess last Saturday; 
"Three Doors" follows "Cain" at 
Lenox Little theatre this week. 




"Romeo and Juliet" at the Selwyn, , 
topping the dramatic attractions. 
In tact this trio were bits ot the 
town. The others brought up the * 
rear with a couple of distinct flops 
appearing In the list, notably "Log- 
gerheads," at the HoUia, and "Tha 
Immigrant." at the Wilbur. "Log- 
gerheads" Just managed to slide up 
to the $6,000 mark, thereby being 
one ot the poorest shows in the 
matter of gross earnings that the 
Hollls has had tor some time. "The 
Immigrant" was in about the same ^ 
class. Both these shows have an- 
other week to run. 

"The Immigrant" la a ahow belnr 
fathered by M. H. Guleslan, a local 
real estate operator and millionaire, 
who, with his wife, wrote It. It 
was tried out once as an amateur 
performance and now has a cast ' 
recruited Trom professional ranks. 
There Is plenty of money behind it 
and it was reported about the thea- 
tre, that Guleslan had made arrange- 
ments to take it into New York in 
the near future. It is not being . 
produced as a money making propo- 
sition and so under- these conditions 
can be expected to live tor a while. 

"Betty Lee," at the Majestic, did 
fairly well tor the first week with 
$17,000. It aeems to be getting a 
play from those anxious to see a 
musical but not anxious to pay the 
prices demanded tor the two hit 
musicals. At this rate it can sUy 
on for a while. 

"Barbara Lee," the Filene show, 
at tho Tremont for a week, wound 
up with a gross around $16,000 for 
the onq^week. This means a loss 
of about $7,000 for the show, as it 
was estimated that It cost about 
$22,000 to put It on without any 
siaJa,ry expense tor the cast. 

"The Goose Hangs High, ' at the 

■pfymouth, kept up the pace which 

characterized It tor several weeks 

past and is credited wltl^ a gross 

of $12,000 tor last week. 

Last Week's Estimates: 

"Music Box Revue," Colonial (2nd 

week). For the first week this show 

• got a gross of $27,600. It does not 

spell capacity for the house at tha 

scale. 

"Rose- Marie," Shubert (2nd 
week). Actually the leader in town, 
as it played capacity during the 
week at a $3 top and did $27,000. 
Has shown signs of building up aa 
it goes along with a big advaoetf^ 
sale and an agency demand notice- 
able. 

"Betty Lee," Majestic (2nd week). 
Grossed $17,000 last week and con- 
sidered a good proposition at this 
figure. 

"Romeo and Juliet," (Selwyn) 
(final week). Waa the leader of 
the dramatics last week. 

"Loggerheada," Hollls (final week). 
Is a distinct flop here, with about 
$5,000 reported as a gross tor the 
first week. 

"The Immigrant," Wilbur (last 
week). Did in the neighborhood ot 
$5,000 for the first and last week. 

"The Goose Hangs High," Ply- • 
mouth (last week). Credited with 
$12,000 gross last week. 

"Scandals," Tremont (first week). 
The Filene show. "Barbara Lee" 
did $16,000 at the house last week. 



LEONARD HALL 

Dramatic Critic, Washington "Daily Newa" 

Leonard Hall came into this world the year William Jennings Bryan 
tObk his first licking and like Bryan, he hnn boon criticising everything 
ever since. After two years in the army he entered ncwspnperdom in 
1919, managing bureaus of the United Press Ainoclatlon In Des Moines 
and St. Louis. 

Breaking away from the wire he become dramatic critic and column- 
ist for the Des Molne.s "Dally News," quitting tiiere In 1022 and going to 
Washington to hold down t)ic same desk for the Washington "Dally 
News." BOrn the year Bryan mcelved Ms initial n-bukn had Its effect 
and It was Impossible to keep Hall away from where politics were. 

In WaFhlngton he Is known as "The IV.y Ciitlc," "That I'ekt. Hnll," 
and other unprintable pet names. In addition to Mr. Hall reviewing he 
conducts a dally column of tluoire •omment railed "Hhow Shopping," 
writes irreverent feature stories on national events, finds time -to be a 
well-known figure In the f'apllars d^ml-monde, nnrt broadcasts a weekly 
review of current plays over Htmion WUC Htiving reached the age of 
29, and liking It, he has dyed hin tmarA and de>'ld'>d to remain 29 for the 
next decade at least. 

(The ti$t of the acrirt of »k<li:hf and photngrapht of the Iraditip dra- 
matic critic$ and rditora). 



"AME" IN ST. LOUIS 



St. Louis, April 21. 
"Abie's Irish Rose" has entered its 
fourth week at the Shubcrt-Jeffer- 
son, establishing a record long run 
for a legitimate attraction In this 
city. 



"LOLLIPOP" REPEATS— ^8,000 

Albany, N. Y.. .,\pril 21. 
"The Lollipop," playing a repeat, 
did around $8,000 for its thret-day 
engagement at the Capitol. "The 
Ix)lllpop" opened at Harmanus 
Bleecker Hall in the fall of 1923 un- 
der the n.ime ot "The Left Over." 
then went to New York for a year's 
run. 



Richard Pitman has succeeded 
M»>lville Rosenow In the Jenle 
Jacobs ofllce at 1674 Hroadway. 



?■" 



We^e<Mi>y> At>ril 22, 1928 



LEGITIMATE 



-•f* 



VARIETY 



CHICAGO HELL-BENT FOR LOW GROSSES; 
HOLY WEEK SPURT DB EASTER MONDAY 



1^ 



Jown Back to Normal with Four "Hit'' Shows— 
''Green Hat" Can't Draw $2 Tradd; but Leads 
Non-Musicals at $18,000— ''Dixie to Broadway" 
Dropped from $1,800 to $400 on Successive 
NifhU and Leaves— "Be Yourself Has Chance 
Despite Low Total of $9,000— "Bat" Making 
Valiant Fight at Central— "Rose-Marie," "Prince" 
and "Stones" Still Lead 



'^ Chicago. April 21. 

The Easter trade withered over 
night. There were eight Easter 
openings wit^ «nly one show, "The 
Green Hat," pulling real money. 
At that "The Green Hat" didn't 
figure the full capacity which the 
call for opening night tickets Indi- 
cated. 

No change was made in the list 
of pacemakers. "Rose-Marie," 
"Student Prlye" and "Stepping 
Stones" held uie town's leadership 
In the order named for big receipts. 
"The Green Hat" went far Irl the 
lead for the non-musicals, pulling 
118,000 at the Selwyn. 

Arlen's play is in a peculiar sltu- 
atlbn. 'it's not drawing the $2 and 
$2.50 patronage. This was flgured 
at 12 Thursday matinee, practically' 
always a sellout at the Selwyn re- 
gardless of the attraction, when 
there were many empty rows. No 
finer array of motors have driven 
up In front of a Chicago theatre 
than have been checked nightly for 
"TRe Green Hat.'" The critics are 
much Interested and have outdone 
themselves writing. Second thought 
reviews were even stronger than the 
first ones. Donaghey (Tribune) 
was the single exception to the ova- 
tion Arlen's piece got from the 
press. 

The piece is booked indefinitely 
for Chicago, and the pace ot the 
first week, after the premiere night, 
proved the piece isn't set yet, but 
this week should tell the story. In- 
cidentally. Alexander Woollcott re- 
viewed "The Green Hat" at the 
Wednesday night performance. 

New Shows Quiet 

None of the other new shows of 
the week produced a box office kick. 
Lester Bryant has his hands full 
with the three shows he chaperoned 
into town, namely "Spooks," "Ship- 
wrecked," and "Mllgrlm's Progress." 
Cut rates saved them from falling 
into startling losses. "Spooks" got 
the best play from the cut rates. 
No real money wa* taken for any 
one of (he threes presentations, and. 
"Milgrlm's Progress" threatens to 
be the first out of town if there 
Isn't a hurried sign of some pur- 
chasing, 

"Dixie to Broadway" brought a 
lot of grief to the backers at the 
Auditorium. It was an expensive 



what happened last week any length 
of tiipe. 

Baseball Opening Hurts 

Strange as It may be, the 40,000 
people that the opening of the base- 
ball season drew Tuesday hurt that 
night's grosses, for the loop was 
empty after the ball game, not like 
old times, when the ball game pa- 
trons hurried to the theatres to 
make it a big day and night. Times 
have changed. Prohibition, you say? 

Last Week's Estimate* 
"Sally, Irene and Mary" (Garrlck, 
1st week). Return engagement, 
banking on Eddie Dowling in cast 
to apologize for small grosses on 
previous visit. Opened Sunday. 

"I'll Say She Is'' (Apollo, 2d week). 
Did 14,500 on opening, but dived to 
$1,400 the night after, never reach- 
ing height during balance of week 
to assure how successful the return 
engagement will develop. Figured 
120,000 on week. 

"la Zat 8o7" (Adelphl. 9th week). 
Alarmingly off from previous week. 
Around $9,000. 

«Th« Green Hat" (Selwyn, 2d 
week). Has not settled, needing 
more attention from the middle 
class to assure full capacity. Did 
$18,000 or close to it, which, while 
high for non -musical, reported to be 
off from what was expected. Ad- 
vance sale stopped after sensational 
premiere night. 

"Be Yourseir' (Harris. 2d week). 
Lost the Sunday night Easter sell- 
out, holding gross to around $9,000, 
with matinees terrible. Fine notices. 
Predicted to Jump to $14,000 this 
week on strength of call. May turn 
out a surprise. 

"Shipwrecked" (Studebaker, 2d 
week). Not given a chance, with 
only money coming from cut rates. 
These can bolster up a gross when 
sent out In huge bunches. That's 
why the week's gross, despite the 
poor straight sale, flgured $7,500. 

"Milgrim's Progress" (Cohan's 
Grand, 2d week). One gross below 
$200 and several not much higher, 
perhaps drawing the lowest business 
house eve- flgured. Hard to figure 
better than $6,000. 

"Cobra" (Princess, 5 th week). 
Struck with the other non-musicals, 
losing the encouraging Incre.ise of 
previous week. Not much stronger 
than $8,000 average. 

"The Bat" (Central, 5th week). 

Lot of hard work, with the cut raies 

try for a return engagement. Th^Xgtvlng substantial profV both end.s 



closing- notice came quickly after 
the $400 house Monday night fol- 
lowing the $1,800 iross Sunday. 
The organization went out of town 
Saturday, with little likelihood of 
the Shuberts gambling with the 
Auditorium, regardless of contract 
understanding, the balance of the 
season. "Be Yourself lo8t a ca- 
pacity house Sunday by Jumping 
into town from Philadelphia. The 
Monday night opening showed a lot 
of "papering." The Sunday night 
loss, plus the poor matinee trade, 
held down the week's gross and 
showed quite a loss for the expen- 
sive Harris. It's probable, how- 
ever, that '"Be Yourself" will be 
nursed much after the style oi the 
early weeks of "No, No. Nanette," 
since the newspaper notices were 
splendid. 

One of these fine days some active 
producer in New York is going to 
become acquainted with the way 
Carl Barrett hauls In trade at the 
Central when given half a chance. 
It's cut rates that Barrett utilizes 
when the attraction Isn't quite of 
the caliber to reiy on straight sales, 
but it's operating expenses that Bar- 
rett anfazingly Juggles. "The Bat," 
despite Its long run in Chicago, has 
come l>ack and at the Central le 
dolnpr highly profltablc trade. 

^ general averages the town was 
wol-se off after the Easter Sunday 
trade than It w.is on the several 
weeks prior to Holy Wpelc. This 
means tlie increase of Holy Week 
Was only a momentary Improvement. 
Out.slde of tl>e serious drop at the 
Adelphl for "Is Zat So?" last week 
over th^ previous week, the business 
done for all non-musicals ("The 
Green Hat" excepted) wasn't alarm- 
ing. The .sliows weren't rredlleil with 
the, strengtli to draw 'em in much 
better th.nn they did. I'nle.ss a nuick 
change romes this week, anticipa- 
tion can be made of further hurried 
exits, for tlie bankrolls can t endure 



"Went to around $6,800. which means 
house has been packed at nearly all 
performances on the two-for-ones. 
Cut rates getting wide distribution. 

"Badges" (lia Salle. 8th week in 
town). Moved over from Garrlck, 
where trade went to pieces last 
week, Didn't look better than $7,500 
af ten the high Holy Week pull. "Ap- 
plesauce" went out with flying 
colors, claiming 29 weeks for the 
highly profltable stay. 

"Rose-Marie" (Woods. 11th week) 
Same old story with this one — tick- 
ets hard to get unless three weeks 
In advance. Around $30,000, and 
looks solid for the summer. 

"Spooks" (Playhouse, 2d week). 
Cut rates also here, probably getting 
the biggest play among the three 
shows sponBored by Lester Bryant. 
Hard to figure cut rates, but prob- 
ablv hit $8,500. ' 

''Going Creoked" (Cort, 2d week). 
Drew typical sellout that all shows 
sret at this theatre for premieres. 
Hovered around $8,000. t 

"Steppinq Stones" (Illinois. lOfh 
week). Has eight weeks to go to 
fulfill the, promised 18 weeks' en- 
gagement. Looks as If mark will be 
reached 'on strength of the $25,000 
average pace at present. May be 
trifle higher on strength of stiff 
scale. 

"Student Prince" (Oreat Xorthern. 
9th' week). All of the Shubert re- 
sources in town have been flred Into 
this one. whirh started off badly, but 
which swung into great gait and 
now holding to around $26,000 aver- 
ntre. Hasn't the advance sale of 
"Ttoae-Mnrie," but should last 
through Slimmer, making it a flne 
break for the theatre so long con- 
demned ns l)elnf!r Impossihle (o draw 
hicr money. 

"Dixie to Brosdway" (Auditorium). 
.\ flon. Prow JI.ROO Enster Sunday, 
hnt dived to $400 next niglif, and 
then KueceHsive low srrosses hroiiirht 
quick rlosinc: Satnrdri>-. Didn't flpr- 
ure hetti-r than $7,000; \Ai lo.ss. 



"WHITE CARGO" SHOW 
$14,000 IN CAPITAL 

Surprised Town at $2.50 Top 

in President— Other Plays 

Last Week Trying Out 



Washington, April 21. 

The recovery from Lent was noted 
in all of the houses here, with the 
big smash going to the much- 
scoffed-at President. "White Cargo" 
turned the trick and almost "ruined" 
the management, as on the Sunday 
opening a liberal supply of paper 
had been doled out only to have that 
paper actually keep money out of 
the box office. It also surprised the 
wiseacres, who thought the town 
would not fall for the $2.50 top. 

"Baby Blue," which is getting set 
for- New York, was at Poll's. Cast 
changes are said to be not far off 
and ..-general building up scheduled 
for the entire show. 

"The Gorilla" had them all guess- 
ing at the Belasco.. No one yet is 
quite sure whether 'tis the Intention 
to burlesque a mystery show or 
what. The attraction took an op- 
portunity to grab an additional three 
nights on the current week and Is 
holding over. Also working on this 
one. 

"The Poor Nut" had ratlier a quiet 
week of it at the National. No one 
seemingly had an adverse opinion, 
but- on the other hand no one went 
Into a rave. Another tryout. 
Estimates for Last Week 

Belaaco — "The Gorilla." Divided 
opinion. Did not look to exceed 
$5,000. -^ 

National— "The Poor Nut." Just 
In Washington. No one Seemed to 
care either way. Regular patronage 
did $6,600. 

Poli'a — "Baby Blue." Although 
admittedly in need of much work 
to whip it into shape, business 
mounted. $10,000 about right. 

I»r««id«nt— "White Cargo." First 
time Washington has been treated 
to a one-night stand troupe prior to 
advent of original company. Com- 
pany received good notices, how- 
ever, and was handled excellently. 
Ran to about $14,500. 

This Week 

Belasco. "The Gorilla," held over 
for three days, last half local ama- 
teur production; National, "The 
Second ,Mrs. Tanqueray" (Ethel 
Barrymore); Poll's, "Greenwich Vil- 
lage Follies": President, "White 
Cargo," second week. 



PHULY MAY HAVE LATE SEASON: ^ 
'NANETTE,' $29,600; PRINCE,' $26,000 



Town Rife with Bookings and Cancellations — Extra 
Matinee Boosted ''Nanette*'— "Moonlight*' 'Way 
Off at $6,000— Russians Close to $8,000 



HENRY HULER DOES 
$17^80 IN FIVE DAYS 



San Francisco, April 21. 
Estimates for Last Week 

Curran— "Artists and Models." 
$3.30 top; flrst week, $21,650. Show 
declared by critics best musical 
attraction here in years. However, 
they ell roasted the "smutty" bits 
and the "undressed" portions, call- 
ing it "unclean." Show has been 
toned down since opening. One more 
week with advance sale big. 

Columbia — Henry' Miller opened 
Tuesday night in "The Swan" to 
over $3,600, which is the biggest 
opening a dramatic company has 
gotten hQr« in years.; This Is 'flrst 
of series of Miller plays.' Top price 
$2.20; got $17,280 in five days. 
Promises to surpass any of Miller's 
former successea. 

Wilkea— "Outward Bound,'' with 
Forrest Stanley, second we«k, and 
still doing Uttle at the box office. 
Couldn't reach |S,000; Just topped 
$4,850 at $2.50 top. 

Capitol— "White Collars" flnlshed 
17th week at better than pre'Eastef 
pace, going to gross of $6,950 for 
week. Will stick through 20 weeks 
befor.e hitting the "red." This is 
record for legitimate attraction at 
$2 top. 

Alcazar — Henry Duffy Players in 
"So This Is London," eighth and 
last week just passed $7,000 m.ark. 
falling off as soon as D'Orsay left 
cast. 



L. A. GROSSES 



I.,03 Angeles, .\pril 21. 

At the Biltmore for Its second 
week "Greenwich Village Follies" 
Kot $14,000. 

"Meet the Wife" in the first week 
at the Orange Grove, $6,700. Seoood 
an«i final week of "Deliverance" at 
the Morosco, $4,500. 

'Beggar on Horseback," Majfmlio. 
first week, $6,900. 



Philadelphia. April 21. 

With all eight legit houses riding 
not only into May, but, most of 
them, well through that month, it 
promises to be a later dramatic sea- 
son here than for some time past. 

The Broad appears definitely set 
for another attr^|^on after "New 
Brooms," present occupant of the 
houae, although no official an- 
nouncement has been made to that 
effect. "Quarantine" is the re- 
ported successor, although there 
are rumors of another show. Last 
year the Broad closed before Holy 
Week. 

The Forrest, with "Kid Boots" 
opening Monday and scheduled for 
four weeks, will be set until May 23, 
and may have a picture to follow. 
However. l)eeause of the long stay 
of "The Thief of Bagdad" last year, 
this Is one house hardly to be open 
as late this season. 

The Garrlck. as has been stated 
previouslv, will in all probability 
have "No, No, Nanette" until July 1, 
and, possibly, weather permitting, 
may slip in a couple more weeks. 
It is understood this Fraaee show 
has a stop clause of $15,000 and 
hasn't varied yet from the capacity 
figure of $27,000. 

"Moonlight" has been a bad flop 
In its return engagement at the 
Chestnut Street Opera House and 
will close Saturday after two weeks. 

The Walnut has a tryout next 
week in "Broke," featuring George 
MacFarlane. This show Is sched- 
uled for flve weeks, although there 
is some doubt about its ability to 
stick that length of time. It will 
be followed by Beury's summer 
show, successor to "I'll Say She Is," 
and reported an operetta with an 
Oriental setting due in the fall. 

The Shubert hopes and expects 
eight weeks of "The Student 
Prince," which has been going well, 
if not up to highest anticipations. 

"The Student Prince" gained nice- 
ly and claimed a gross of $9,000 or 
more better than the opening week. 
The new company -has won much 
praise. Hopper especially getting a 
fine hand. 

The Lyric, which has fair success 
with "She Waited to Know," has a 
repeat this week in "Little Jqsse 
James." That stays two weeks, pos- 
sibly three, and what will transpire 
thereafter remains a mystery. 

Grace George, aUhou>;h winning 
splendid notices. fal>ed to hit $9,000, 

Last weeks business showed In 
most sources a pickup over Holy 
Week, but it was by no means a 
general gain. "No, No, Nanette," 
with an extra matinee Monday (the 
only house in town to give it) 
grossed n';out $29,600 on the week. 
Incidentally, there were quite a few 
seats out at the matinee perform- 
ance, the flrst vacancies of the en- 
gagement. 

The "Chauve-Sourls" ended Us 
two weeks' stay at the Lyric with 
ml.serable results. Probably around 
$8,000, though claiming more. The 
Russians have dwindled in business 
in each of three visits. 

"Simon Called Peter" was a dis- 
appointment in its return to the 
Walnut, two..for-one8 and good 
matinees pulling It up ^ome. In all 
likelihood, the news that the censors 
had cut certain scenes helped pull 
down attendance. 

Estimates for Last Week 

"New Brooms" (Broad, 6th week). 
To stay another week, much to gen- 
eral surprise, exercising stop-clause 
privilege. Business claimed proflt- 
able at $S,o00. Small but creditable 
gain. 

"Student Prince" (Shubert, 3d 
week). Gained a« expected, al- 
though still below capacity. $26,090, 
which indicates a sturdy run. 

"Joan of Arkansas" (Forrest. 2d 
week). Mask and Wig show has 
done unusual capacity gait with 
standees at all performances. 
Around $36,000, or better witli $3.S0 
top. For flrst time In history is 
staying second week and stUl a sell- 
out. 

"No, No, Nanttte" (Garrlck, 8th 
week). Stijl hitting on all cylinders 
and 'ast wee||, with extra matinee 
rwhkli wasn't cat)aci;y), grossed 
$29,600. 

"MoonliahC (Chestnut, 2d week) 
Definite flop iuid'goes out after this 
Week. Luck/ if it readied $8,000. 
House dark two weeks, then Thurs- 
ton. 

"Simoi* C#ri«d P^iw" (Walnut, 2d 
week). Big dl8.Tppointmeht In view 
of sellout on previous visit. At that 
time averaged $14,000 pr better; now 
$18,000 or a few hundred over. 

"Little J«M« James" (Lyric. I.st 
week). Only change this Week; thiK 
Is repeat, having played Chestnut 



last fall. "Chauve-Souris" dismal, 
poorest of all visits on last week 
and around $8,000. 

"She Had to Know" (Adelphl, 2d 
week). Not fulfllling hoped, but 
good at that, although under $9,000. 
House dark next week and may stay 
c'osed for season. 



BROADWAY STORY 

• 

(Continued from page 19) 
mal by virtue of an extra matinee. 
"The Student Prince" came back to 
$36,000; "Louie the Fourteenth" got 
around $33,000; "Lady, B« Good." 
$26,600; "Music Box Revue," $24,000; 
"Sky High," $21,000; "Puasles," 
$16,000. 

Leaving this week are "Quaran- 
tine," from the Henry Miller, which 
gets "The Poor Nut"; "The Sap- 
phire Ring" at the Selwyn, which 
Ukea "The (3orllla"; "The Blue Pe- 
ter" at the 62nd Street, which will 
offer "Rosmerholm." "The Complex" 
quit the Princess last Saturday. 

The subway circuit unfolded 'sen- 
sational business in two^stands. 
"Kid Boots" created a new record 
for the outlying houses by grossing 
$37,800 at the Shubert, Newark; 
"Scandals" Is credited with over 
$23,000 at Werba's Brooklyn; "Blos- 
som Time" got a bit under $9,500 at 
the Bronx Opera House; "Sitting 
Pretty" about $9,000 at the Riviera; 
"High Stakes" $7,000 at the Majes- 
tic; "Aloma of the South Seaa" (re- 
peat), over $7,000 at the Montauk. 

. No New Buy* 

With the advent of but a single 
new attraction on Broadway on 
Monday night there wasn't any addi- 
tion to the list of attractions repre- 
sented as "buys" in the premium 
agencies. Of the 67 shows on 
Broadway there are but 19 that are 
enjoying the distinction of a guar- 
antee from the brokera. 

From now on the brokers all con- 
ceed that there is little chance of 
the business taking anything like an 
upward spurt and they are getting 
ready to stand the summer siege. 
The buys Usted are "The Four- 
Plusher" (Apollo); "The Harem" 
(Belasco): "The Love Song" (Cen- 
tury); "Is Zat So?" (Chanln's); 
"White Collars" (Cort); "Louie the 
14th" (Cosmopolitan); "The Fall 
Guy" (Eltinge); "The Dove" (Em- 
pire); "The Mikado" (44th St.): 
"Pussies of 1926" (Fulton); "Tell 
Me More" (Gaiety); "Ros^ Marie" 
(Imperial); "The Student Prince" 
(Jolson's); "Lady Be Good" (Lib- 
erty); "Mercenary Mary" (Long- 
acre); "Ladles of the Evening" 
(Lyceum); "Music Box Revue" 
(Music Box); "Zlegfeld Follies" 
(New Amsterdam); "Sky High" 
(Winter Garden). 

Cut Ra;.«t No. 35 

On Monday night the cut rate list 
numbered 35 attractions, although It 
was stated that on Saturday night 
the Ust ran to a high for all time 
when It touched 89. There were 
flve attractions present that are also 
listed among the "buys." They are 
"The Four-Flusher,'" "The Love 
Song;" "White Collars." "Mercenary 
Mary" and "Sky High." 
; The complete list of bargain 
shows are "Candida" (Ambafwador); 
"The Four-Flusher" (Apollo); "My 
6on" (Bayes); "Mr*. Partridge Pre- 
sents" (Belmont) ; "Night Hawk" 
(Bijou); "Taps" (Broadhurst); "De- 
skre Under the Elms" (Carroll): 
"Artists and Models" (Casino): "The 
lyjYe Song" (Century); "Hell's 
Bells" (Cohan); "The Rat" (Colo- 
nial); "ThrlUs" (Comedy); "White 
Collara" (Cort); "The Dunce Boy" 
(Daly's); "Dancing Mothers" (El- 
liott); "O Nightingale" (49th St.); 
"The Knife in the Wall" (Frolic); 
"The Guardsman" (Garrlck) : 
"Aren't We All" (Globe); "Topsy 
and Eva" (Harris); "The Back 
Slapper" (HudsoVi): "China Rose" 
(Knickerbocker) ; "Mercenary Mary " 
(Longacre); "The Witch Doctor* 
(Beck); "Quarantine" (Miller); '"Si- 
Ipnce" (National): "The Show-Off' 
(Playhou.ie): "Ruint" (Province- 
town); "The S.TpphIre Ring" (Sel- 
wyn); "Princess Ida' (.Shuhert): 
"White Cargo" (39th St.): "Mis- 
mates" (Times .«'n.): "My Girl" 
(Vanderl.HtK "StarllRiit" (Wal- 
liick'K>; "Sky High" (Winter Gar- 
don), J ' .^ 
• > ir I III i — I '■ ■* 

Mare JjwISiuinn, recently resigned 
from' ''IiktiMft'<Goldwyn as spaelnl 
publicity XM exploitation represen- 
tatU'C, hfts opened his own public- 
ity onice.") at 1587 D.'oadway. 



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Wednesday, April 82, 1025 



NEW PLAYS PRODUCED 

OUTSIDE OF NEW YORK 



THE WISDOM TOOTH 

Baltimore, April 21. 
A fantastic comi-dy in Ihn'e acts by Marc 
Connelly; i>laB*d by David Burton: settlncs 
4)esl|rn«vl by Woodman Thompson; Inci- 
dental music by I>««ma Taylor. Presented 
by Uartin Beck at Ford'i April 1»— week. 

Hally Kleld Mary Phlllpa 

Katy Mary I.«w 

Bemis Thomaa Mltcheil 

Farraday William Randall 

Mrs. Farraday Madvlalne Barr 

KeJIOKK Robert iJivfler 

Fry ; ....Samuel Youns 

Mrs. Poole Kate Mayhew 

Carter John Famham 

Hparrow William Foran 

Knox Royal C. Stout 

Mr. Porter Malcolm Wllliama 

A Woman Patient Junete Htorm 

Her Friend Dorothy Parker 

A Man Patient Frank U Norton 

A Second Man Patient Frank Adams 

I-»Ilt» Ix»ls Moran 

Mr. L«llla Uoyd N.'al 

Mrs. LAlttA Marlon Ballou 

U««d Walter i....Barl D. Raymond 

A Olrcua Man Jefferaon Uoyd 

Hla Partner William Wadsworlh 

Three hmall Vlaltora Harold Ro«ii. 

Arthur Samuel* and Ueorse Shelvin in. 

A Cavalier Heorge Vollmer 

A Sad Lady. Julla McMahon 

>» Mildred Leonora Philllpn 

A Clrcaa Lady. Margaret Hutchlna 

A Prisoner Catherine Wldmer 

A Prince .Sluart Brown 



Marc Connelly's play Is an argu- 
ment In favor of individual thlnk- 
ingr. It's an indifferent argument. 
^If after several seasons of successful 
collaboration with George Kaufman 
this is a fair specimen of solo cogi- 
tation, there's something to the two- 
heads-better-than-one theory after 
all. 

In view of Mr. Connelly's ragged 
work, what chance is there for 
"Bemis," his subway circuit hero? 
• "Think, think for yourself," argue.s 
Sally, a Journalistic sob sister. 
Bemis departs for the dentist and 
sits in the waiting room thumbing 
a volume of fairy tales. He always 
wanted to believe in fairies, but 
never got around to it. That's what 
he thinks, likewise Mr. Connelly. 
What he really does, however, is to 
flash a mental picture of some Conan 
Doyle stuff out of a Sunday maga- 
zine and there appeftr down stage 
right three members of Equity 
wearing wax-work smiles and 
speaking with the unison of a col- 
lege cheering section. 

They obligingly conduct Bemis on 
a sort of Cook's tour of fairyland, 
which. It seems, begins on the side- 
walk outside the Hotel Gotham and 
Includes a circus, where Barnum 
and Bailey In person smuggle little 
boys under the big top. Then there's 
Mildred, two big plates of Ice cream, 
several characters out of the story 
books and much confusion after the 
manner of dreams. 

Fleeting moments of poetic beauty 
but the chief coherent Idea is that 
love surmounts mentality. Moron 
or not, Sally loves Bemis. It is as- 
sumed he returns to canned thought 
which, after all, is better than 
snooping around a fairyland even If 
it Is one designed by Woodman 
Thompson with incidental music by 
Deems Taylor. 

Thomas Mitchell Is Bemis and 
gives a good performance. He con- 
veys the impression of knowing far 
more what it is all about than any- 
one else concerned, including Mr 
Connelly. Malcolm Williams is 
notable in a brief part. David Bur- 
ton's direction utilizes to the full the 
*■»»!>*«• faJnt fantasy of the script. 

The production is only a spring 
tryout. That is sensible. "T." 

JOAN OF ARKANSAS 

Philadelphia, April 20. 
"Joan of Arkansas," this year's 
production by the Mask and Wig 
Club of the University of Pennsyl- 
vania, oi>ened a two weeks' engage- 
ment at the Forrest theatre last night 
before the usual capacity house 
that yearly greets these shows. 
There Is, already, almost a com- 
plete sellout for the two weeks of 
the run. 

"Joan," in addition to setting a 
record in the matter of Its two 
weeks' stay In a legit house, is also 
different from its predece.ssors in 
that the "book" is the work of un- 
dergraduates entirely. Harrison 
Klldare. Albert Miller and Milton 
Nahm are credited with this work 
and It Is a distinct Improvement 
. over Mask and Wig scripts of recent 
years. As usual the show was pro- 
duced under the personal direction 
of Charles Snyder. (Cfearlie) Mor- 
gan, Jr.. and most of the music, a.s 
well as lyrics, were contributed by 
Charles Oilpin. Several numbeis, 
however, were written by David 
Zoob, an undergraduate, and the 
man who wrote "Sweet Lady," re- 
membered as the song hit of "Tan- 
gerlne." Clay Boland, another un- 
dergraduate, was also credited witli 
one song number. 

Song hits this year, while not hf 
plentiful as in "Here's Howe." two 
years ago, were nimierous. with "Out 
"Where the West Begins." "Biieno.'; 
Aires" and "Little Indian" outstand- 
ing, and "Oh. How She Radiates on. 
Her Kadio" as the comedy "wow." 
The latter got almost a dozen en- 

conedy tiio nuiiii.<t. , ^...^ ... >. ... 



Kio. a Chinaman and a Mexican 
also went big. 

The staging is the most elaborate 
ever offered by a Mask and Wig pro- 
duction, not so much in settings as 
In costumes, for which the program 
gives credit to Edwin H. Lavlne. A 
number at the end, "I Wonder What 
We'd Do Without the Moon." which 
included a number of song hits of 
recent years featuring the moon, was 
specially gorgeously staged. The 
flrst-act setting is an exterior and 
the second an interior, both on a 
western ranch near the Mexican 
border, the characters including 
cowboys, Indians, ranchmen, Mexi- 
can senoritns and members of a 
traveling theatrical troupe. 

This year's cjiorus dancing is ex- 
ceptionally fin4^ the famou.s Ma^k 
and Wig "first chorus" winning a 
big hand for itself at every appear- 
ance. There is also more variety In 
their dancing than ever before. The 
cast is also good, including, as It 
does, several veterans from last year. 
Edwin R. Cox, Jr., save for a light 
voice, is one of the best "leading 
ladies" the club ever had. His 
dancing is of professional standard, 
and in this, his fourth Mask and 
Wig appearance, he surpasses him- 
self. Raymond Shryock Is the other 
"Prima Donna," and his comedy 
methods, assumed since the dress 
rehearsal and reminiscent of Bert 
Savoy, stamp him with definite dis- 
tinction. James Bohan. Jr., is the 
best Juvenile the club has had in the 
last 10 or 15 years, and the comedy 
Is more than ordinarily well handled 
by Abert Miller and Janie.s Hanna. 

"Joan of Arkansas," perhaps not 
as tuneful as some of the club's for- 
mer shows, is the most professional 
performance the Mask and Wig has 
ever turned out, and the most beau- 
tiful. This, plus the step forward In 
the matter of comedy and "book," 
would seem to Indicate that the fu- 
ture of this organization of college 
boys is even more rosy than its past, 
which has always been aslow. 

^^'atert. 



Hasty Pudding Show 

Cambriil>;p. .Mass, .Vn/il .i. 
Tho Ha.ity Puddiiix r'lu'.) •>' Harvard 
preaents "Ijiugh It Off." a musiral farre 
In two actSL Book by J. <'. .Muiphy. ".''^. 
and W. S. Martin. '20. Lyri<» by J. Al»ter. 
•i'i': K. F. Craig. '25; G. P. I.ullsm. 'i:>. 
and J. c. Murphy. '25. Muxic by I.. J. 
Abbot. •24: J. Alger, '22; K. K. Craig. 
■2^; T. ••umlnga. •20; M. I!. H.irrla. •2»; 
T. Peamon. •2.''>. and F. T.ius'g. •23. 
Sevrnty-seventh annual proriu"lion. ten- 
der the direction of L.ouis SI. vers. Daiiroa 
staged by Tom Nip. 



"Lauph It Off" 

"Bring 'em on. those fciiiriio im- 
personators — all of .'em; There's a 
young man up here at Harvard In 
the Hasty Pudding Show that has 
em all backed Into the alley! He's 
only a sophomore at the fambridBe 
College and he's only sro.i about 19 
or 20 summers, but he rould step 
onto the big time or even into a 
production, and the .sages of the 
Lighted Lane would rub ihoir eyes. 
True, he isn't yet a flnlslied prod- 
uct, this WiUon boy. Before at- 
tempting a professional career he 
would need to spend considerable 
time in polishing off Jiis dancing, 
and he would also And it advisable 
to give more attention to cultivat- 
ing a sustained feminine tone of 
voi^e. But even In the coldest an- 
alysis there is no gainsaying- that 
his possibilities are very great. 

Apart from Wilson the show 
doesn't measure up to last year's 
production. The songs and the 
singing are uniformly good, but the 
ensemble dances do not approach 
the unusual work which last sea- 
son's "chorus girls" did, while the 
dialogue lacks that spontaneous 
freshness and witty originality 
which "make" many a college show. 
One of the gag lines, however, looks 
to be doomed to go round the vaude- 
ville circuits many times before 
death. Says Myrtle ryoung Wil- 
son) to one of "her" sweeties: 

"Mother U so talkative I think 
she must have been vaccinated 
with a phonograph needle;" An- 
other gag, which casts rather blunt 
aspersions upon the character of 
one Peggy Joyce, will do well If It 
escapes the attentions ot the purity 
leagues or the challenges of the 
lady's press agents. 

The piece is listed as .i "musical 
farce." but Its a mystery play— the 
mjstery being Just why .nnybody 
should he credited with wrllliig the 
book when there Is no booU. The 
"plot " Is about as deep as tlie lln«s 
on the palm of your band and as 
intricate as falling off a ( liff. 

Costumes wore goRd; ilio lltjlKinR 
was ac-eptable (though rrr.Ttic, due 
to llrst-night amateur confuMon), 
except in one partlciiUtr: that the 
or«lliiary white ralcliiiii Miof wris all 
wrong for the "lending Indy's" reil 
wig .ind complexion lo mntfh. 
fionietliing mellower is neciled. 

C!rodit Is dtir ta LouWi SIlv«rs, who 
is directing the show for IVio third 
snccevslvc season and w lio lias ihi.s 
ve.'ir dore winders with th- material 
in hand. 

It Is not known whether Wilson 



later, but the bookers oaa take a 
look at blm twring th* New York 
ensac«m«nt at th« Hotel Plaza 
ballroom. April ti-ti. The other 
dates ar«: April IS, Northampton. 
llaaa. (Aeadcmy of Music); April 
20. PhliadalphU (Bellovue-Strat- 
ford ballroom); April 21. Newark 
(Proctor's Roof); April 28-30, Bos- 
ton (Fine Arts Theatre). 

Korton. 



BARBARA LEE 

Boston, April 18. 
Th« Pllene Co-oi>eratlve Aaaoclatlon pre- 
sents "Barbara Lee."t an orlslnal musical 
comedy. Book by R. L. Harlow. L. W. 
Llbbey. O. U. Ooldle; music by C. A. 
Young, R. L. ^.rlow. Lyrics by L. 8. 
Bltner. I?taged by Nsd Wayburn. Pre- 
sented at the Treroont, Boston, the week 
of Aprlt T3. 



Annually for the past several sea- 
son's the employes of the '>ig Filene 
department store In Boston have 
come to bat with a pretentious 
musical comedy, written and en' 
acted by some of their own num- 
ber, and presented at a downtown 
theatre In competition with the pro- 
fessional shows. Members of the 
executive staff have contributed the 
book, the lyrics and the music, and 
from the other departments of the 
store have come dancers, singers, 
players and all the rest of the per- 
sonnel necessary to produce a flrst- 
class show. 

This year's production, "Barbara 
Lee," compares favorably wlth_ the 
average professiornal show of'tho 
type. It has a plot which is sufn- 
ciently convincing and doesn't get 
in the way of the specialties; a 
number of songs which are really 
•il. and capable persons to 
render them effectively; principals 
who are without exception equal to 
their assignments; a feminine lead 
with a pretty smile and an exceed- 
ingly nimble pair of legs; a male 
lead whose professional i>oise is 
nearly as Impressive as his excel- 
lent singing voice; and a dancing 
and singing chorus which is the 
equal of any that ever wore flesh- 
ings. 

To begin with the plot: Mr. Tom 
Brown la a dreamer. He dreams 
alternately of the day when he shall 
be famous for his Invention of a 
new radio accessory and of the day 
when he will be able to call a cer- 
tain charming lady, nee Barbara 
Lee. Mrs. Tom Brown. An obstacle 
to the realization of these dreams 
appears In the person of Mr. Miles 
Hawley, who comes from the big 
city, wears a waxed mustache and 
bell-bottomed trousers, and gives 
other evidence of being an Intquitous 



person. Mr. Hawlnr Mgaa friend- 
ship, but la hla heart ha to plotting 
deviltry. He attempta to steal 
Tom's blue prints and, at the same 
time, to get the girl. For a time 
he is apparently successful In ac- 
complishing his nefarious designs, 
but at the end of Act Two Tom's 
friends, with the aid of a very se- 
cret secret service agent, succeed In 
bringing things to a hap^ ending. 
Simultaneously, four or Ave couples 
of the subordinate principals an- 
nounce their marriage intentions, 
according to the best musical com- 
edy tradition, ^nd the finale is in 
order. 

It's a conventional plot, brought 
up to date by weaving the radio and 
crossword fads into its theme, and 
It serves as a good vehicle for the 
dancing and singing which are the 
core of the show. 

The feature of the production is 
the work of Miss Leah AInsworth 
as BarlMtra Lee. Miss Alnsworth's 
dramatic ability is neithre groat nor 
small, but her physical charms, her 
grace, her poise and, above all, her 
dancing, are decidedly out of the 
ordinary. The glide, the split, the 
acrobatic dance, the toe dance, and 
all the rest — they're all one to Miss 
Ainsworth, who Is as far above the 
ordinary amateur as Mt. 'Vesuvius 
Is above the Bay of Naples. She has 
professional possibilities. 

Next In point of merit was the 
work of the members of the ensem- 
ble: 3< girls with S6 pretty smiles 
nnd 36 really nimble pairs of legs. 
Ned Wayburn's statement that 
"this is the best dancing chorus I 
ever trained" is' quite credible. They 
(and Wayburn) deserve the highest 
critical praise. 

A radio scene, depicting what goes 
on In a studio during broadcasting 
time, was a howl from start ^o fUi- 
Ish. It Is easiljr as funny as the sim- 
ilar scene in the '23 Follies, and 
looks like a good bet for some revue 
producer to grab. Charles S. Buck, 
Joseph Sellg and Sally Goldstein, 
who played it, did splendidly. 

Conspicuous among the musical 
numbers were "Virginia Rose," "Day 
Dreams" and "Barbara Lee.'" The 
two first -named have been printed 
on the wax by the Perfect Record 
Company. 

The staging of the production 
pave plenty of evidence of the "Way- 
burn master hand. The costumes 
were alternately handsome and 
beautiful, representing the invest- 
ment of much money, and the set- 
tings conspicuously artistic, particu- 
larly In point of color blending.^ 

Len Llbbey of Variety is part au- 
thor of the book. Jforton. 






NEW PLAYS PRODUCED 

WITHIN WEEK ON BROADWAY 



Caesar and Cleopatra 

George Bernard Shaw comedy In Ave acts 
as the inaugural bill of the Theatre Guild's 
new playhouse on Ik2d street. Dlrecte<l by 
Philip Moeller. settings by Frederick Jones 
and costumes by Aline Bernstein. Eight 
dllTerent acenesk aU full stace, during the 
Ave acts. 

Belzanor ;.... Lawrence Cecil 

The rerslao A. Trevor Bland 

Sentinel Maurice McRae 

Nubian Sentloel Harold Harding 

Bel Affrla -. Ueorge Baxter 

A Woman Mary Tupper 

PUtateet* Helen Westley 

Caesar , Lionel Atwill 

Cleotistra Helen Hayes 

Sl«v« Rupert Bannlnter 

Women Slavs*. .Harriet Atherton, Rose Ho- 
lMUr« And Helena Slmkhi^vltch 

Ratio .....Edmund Elton 

Chamberlain Leete Stone 

Ptolemy Teddy Jones 

Pothlnus Alt>ert Bruning 

Tbeodptua Maurice Cass 

Britannu* Henry Travers 

Luclva ScptlBniis .George Baxter 

Wounded Soldier Bdwin A. Brown 

Ronwn Sentinel William Orlfflth 

Apollodorus Schuyler Ladd 

And Market Porters. Centvrtona. .Soldiers. 
Boatmen. Muslclana. Palace Official. Major 
Domo. Priest, ss well as Egyptians, Cour- 
tiers, Hand Maidens, Attendants, Slaves. 
Roman Soldiers and Townspeople ot Alez- 
andrl*. 



That rarity^— a successful pro- 
duction of a classic drama — opened 
the new Guild House on 62nd street, 
and with a cast which numbers 75. 
with scenes of splendor and mag- 
nitude, . George' Bernard Shaw Is 
busy distributing laughs and 
thought once more through the 
Theatre Guild. • 

In "Caesar and Cleopatra."" there 
Is the almost |>erfect classic com- 
edy, a work about the old Romati.s 
and Egyptians which deals not In 
bombastic thoughts and language, 
but plainly in the idiom and thought 
of today. 

It Isn't the sort of a play that can 
be produced offhand. Much prep- 
aration, both In casting and con- 
struction of sets, has been put Into 
it by the Guild — and lots of money, 
too, for like Shaw's "Saint Joan." 
this isn't one of those one-set inte- 
rior propositions. Three srenes are 
Interiors, and of them two arp l.ii,' 
The rest of the scenes are laid 
along majestic plans — one of the 
Sphinx In the desert, another of tlie 
lighthouse on Pharos, and another 
an esplanade before Cleo's pn:a<c. 
By means of the complete trip ny»- 
lem on lb* new stage, the up and 
down effects are perfectly (.nrritd 
out. The stage Is 49 feet deep, jmd 
•he fly p.Tllerv 90 feet high. 

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and Cleopatra. Cleo, then a girl of 
16 and newly established on her 
throne, had heard of the coming of 
the Romans into Egypt. In her 
childish fancy they were painted as 
barbarians, grotesque and terrible. 
So praying, she goes off to seek 
comfort In the Sphinx. While 
crouched between Its paws with the 
stars of the desert playing around, 
Julius Caesar, conqueror of the 
world and the bad man who wrote 
a torture book for young high school 
students, ^omes along and does ^ 
sollolquey — and meets Cleo. From 
then on It Is a set-up for Caesar — 
Cleo Is wild over him, but he Is over 
50 and young Cleo counts him an 
old man. Through various intrigues 
of court, etc., Cleo becomes estab- 
lished upon her throne, her domi- 
neering and treacherous servant 
Ftatateeta, killed, and her efflem- 
Inate little brother placed where he 
can't walk on flowers. True, a Ro- 
man governorship was placed over 
her kingdom — but as Caesar de- 
parts, he promises to send her 
something wonderful — Marc Antony. 
And having said that, O. B. 8. fig- 
ured that Shakespe3re"s drama had 
been giv.en enough publicity by the 
schoolteacher press agents to put 
the Idea acro.ss. Shaw takes from 
8 o"clock until 11.15 to do his drama. 

There is c6me<4y galore In the play 
—and seriousness, too. But it Is all 
rather sardonic and cynical. In the 
beginning Albert Bruning as the 
Sun God. Ra, (tlio cross-word puz- 
'rle champ), delivers a prolog. In 
it Shaw says that ho fears the peo- 
p:e are dull folk— and he"d better 
explain It all. Ka also chide? the 
modern, .saying all that^ has hap- 
pened has happened before, and 
taking a cue from B.e)asco, says it 
will happen again. And from then 
on it's the p'.ay that holds and en- 
raptures to eloquent applause. 

Many of the laughs not furnished 
by Ile>n Hiiyfs and Lionel Atwill 
ill the lead roles are thrown acrof^s 
graiTdly by Helen Westly as 
Ktatatetta. and Henrv Travors » 
I'.ritHnnuH. There's a character— 
thiM MrittaniiR. He acts as Caesar's 
secretary and was picked uiv when 
.liillui an<l his legions Invaded 
Hritaiii. Mcvo ho acts as Shaw's 
means of kidiliiig the islandcri'. In 
m,iko-up Travrrs has the walnin 
niuHtache and (he sllok hair cut of 
the Hrltichfr. and in accent he Is 
one of the "HI sty, are you there?'" 

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Uaa background aad atmosphar. 
he's a riot. IX Bhaw'a method^' 
vettlnv laughe throogH Wm 2 ^ 
•omawhat pUia and chaap it Z' 
effeotlva v. ii » 

The caat is splendid and as 
show la running now — alr-tlgl_. 
Miss Hayes is a corking Clen NonT' 
Of the vamp stuff at 16 was in her- 1 
repertoire then, so Helen hasn't da. J 
serted the childish roles. Shea * ^ 
Billy little girl, half-awed and fuii» * 
proud of her position as Queen £ 
Egypt. Such a role naturally r#. 
quires working into and more a«. 
thority will come with sub.sequent 
performances. Mr. Atwill is the ' 
ideal Caesar, easy as an actor and ''' 
faultless in his speech. 

When the show was caught 
Wednesday night, after opening 
Monday, Atwill was giving a crack- 
erjack performance, one well worth 
listening to. Helen Westley is flne 
here. Schuyler Ladd as the aes- 
thete, looks and acts well while 
Henry Travers as Brlttanus'is per- 
fection. Of the others— and without 
exception — they did splendidly, and 
despite the size of the cast and the 
necessity for many small part»— no' 
cheating was done. 

The production is a thing of 
beauty. Impressive and wtll done. 
Mr. Moeller's direction further eon- 
vinces be is among the stage"s lead- 
Ing directors, for his recent work 
has included a wide variety. 

That the whole thing is a gre|it 
credit to the Guild goes without 
saying. "Saint Joan" and "Back to 
Methusaleb" prevent It from being 
their crowning effort, but it is cer- 
tain to run beyond the subscriptldn 
period of six weeks. It has the ad^. 
vantage of "Saint Joan," even, f^r 
this play has tooches of humor 
which "Joan" lacked, and hot*- Mr. 
Atwill and Miss Hayes possess 
"draws" of their own. 

There are now about 20.000 Guild 
subscribers to be taken care of. The 
Seating capacity of the new theatre 
is 947. The top Is $3.30. with about 
500 seats on the floor and a grad- 
uating scale upstairs. With these 
things in Its favor and the favor- 
able comment, the play will receive, 
coupled with the curiosity aroused 
by the Guild's new playhouse (sec- 
ond only to the Beck in point of 
beauty), It looks as If "Caesar and 
Cleopatra" will he doing real trade 
for several months. With the ca- 
pacity and scale, real money is pos- 
sible — so the whole thing may ac- ..'.'. 
tually show a profit despite the 
magniflcance of the reviva!. 

Silk. 



THRILLS 




Comedy-drama In three acts by William 
Francis Dugan. produced by the Dugsn 
Producing Corp- »t the Comedy April 14; 
sUged by Henry Herbert. 

Mosella Benson Elisabeth nisdoo 

Horace Benson W. L. Thome 

Enisabeth Braham Alice Fleming 

Dave Braham John M. Sullivan 

Armand Valry Ramsey Wallace 

Vamamota Yamamote 

Flo Alden Helen Carew 

William Francis Dugan, wh 
"The Tantrum" attracted some atW 
tention earlier in the season at the 
Cort, though it stayed but briefly, 
stepped forth as an author-manager 
in presenting his second 'Play, 
"Thrills," at the Comedy. Monday 
Dugan went Into the lead, adding ^ 
the hyphen-actor- to the rating of 4 
author- manager. '^'J, 

' As Is generally the case In "cold^'^^ 
openings, cast weakness was. not 
discerned until after playing beforf ■ 
an audience. Had "Thrills" beea 
shown out of town before thA^j 
Broadway premiere the flxing could;', 
huve been attended to and a mot*"' 
satisfactory performance given tlM^'" 
flrst-nighters. • ' '^ 

Changes in the script were madjj'^ 
over night 'and Friday there wer#^ 
deletions of lines that either IrS' ^: 
ritated or roused the risibilities dur«^.< 
ing the premiere. Yet the author; 
seems to have been over-confldeij) 
about bis play, as indicated by pr«- 
duclng It on his own. 

Dugan is known to have beea 
quite a wanderer. Some of his ob- 
servations on the marriage state 
may be shrewd, but his theory of 
morality Is theatric and his sermon- 
izing Is the bunk. 

"Thrills" purports to glorify the;- 
American wife. The wife of the play j 
complains she has been treated 
brutally virtually since the honey* i 
moon; hasn't had a kind word lna>| 
year; husband out Ave nights «• I 
week and very late, too; declar*'^ 
she Is at the end of the rope. And'- 
then visiting the bachelor apartment 
of a shelklsb author who picks her 
up and carries her to his room as . ■ 
she insists she came only for a 
thrill. 

The writing chap Valry and the 
woman were In the room an hotir, 
at 'the end of which time the hus- 
band crashes the gate. The wif« 
swears she is just as much his wlf« 
as ever — there was nothing doing. 
In that she Is supported by Vali|y.r 
who tells hubby the woman is loyak. 
But the Mr. is for leaving htr flat< 
until there enters a gold digger wbe; 
calls him dadtly. although he had l\*h 
night given her air. Already «••* 
had picked a new jjoy frieml. qul|t 
old and ripe, she says. With tba 
beans spilled, hard-hearted lloraea 
(husbandl is ready to talvP wille 
home. .She merely says iliey had 
both been near making a mistiike.,... 
The plot seemed awry. ^^^3 
seemed too suddenly reinror-iatej 
from philanderer to moi.tii'^t aW 
adviser. That is ♦•xplainrd i.y W* 
declaration of real lnvo '"i" *M. A 
woman. The DrcKr.im calicU 'or tlPx^ 



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Wednesdaf , April tS, IMS 



LEGITIMATE 



VARIETY 



25 



mwerlnK of **»• ciirUtn n«ar the 
joae to denote a lapse of time. On 
^second night the etago was 
iWrkened inetead. Then Valry wa« 
Sown working tar Into the night 
MB a play— the story of their life, for 
Qorace had died and the lovers had 

^The second act curtain when 
Valry carries the woman Into his 
room Is the punch. On the openlnB 
night she threatened to scream and 
he repl'ed that would do no good 
ilnce the neighbors were used to It. 
or something like that. Anyhow the 
line was out after the opening. 
Might put In the old gag, "How 
loud can you yelir* 

Kllsabeth Rlsden had the part of 
the glorlrted wife, tired of her mar- 
riage, but true to her vows. Hamsey 
Wallace. In the lead as Valry, had 
the rep of knowing all about women, 
though he claimed the opposite. 
Helen Carew as th« gold digger had 
the'-comedy lines, of which there 
was a limited supply. One utter- 
ance that there is many a slip be- 
tween an appointment and an apart- 
ment was a nifty. 

For picture people who still desire 
gexy scripts there might be a chance 
for n program release out of 
^Thrills." For Broadway the play's 
patronage will probably come prin- 
cipally from cut rates, if it survives. 

Jbee. 



moat too sacharrlne at times, but 
that goefl well with the women. For 
this reason It may go along to mod- 
erate business and eke out a mild 
run. 

As picture material the title lets 
it out in that respect. There isn't 
sufficient action to make it particu- 
larly attractive, although the dialog 
hints of yachting parties, etc.. that 
could be sandwiched in and the 
theme thus elaborated by a facile 
scenarist. AOel, 



O NIGHTINGALE 

So(>hle Trendw«ll production of hpr own 
"•prinff comedy" In three acts ar.d ono 
■peni", op<^In(r April IS at th<> Oth Street 
tbeatr*. Sew Torli. Play ««ag:ed by Jchn 
Xlrkpctrick. 

"Blchard Warrlnston Lyonel Watta 

Mme. Vera Istomlna Oonatence El'ot 

Dot Norton Suzanne Wllla 

Appolonia !.<><> Martha-Uryan Allen 

X* Marqula De Severac. ... Ernest Lawford 

A Walter ..Ifarcel L«mina 

I.awrenrc Oormont Fred Irvlnj I,r>wi» 

Flora St. John Harda Daub; 



Aloma of the South Seas 

Drama In three acts by John B. Hymer 
and I.C noy Clemens, produced at the iJyrh;, 
April 20. by Carl Heed; staged by A. H. 
van Buren; native dances directed by Mile. 
Valeska; theme mang by Rotwrt Hnod Bow- 
ers and Francis DeWitt; George Gaul fea- 
tured. 

Mrs. Rldgley Marlon Barney 

Reginald Ridgley nenls Uurney 

Taula Penelope Hubbard 

Ilina Priscilla Knowles 

Aloma Vlvlenne Osborne 

Sumner Ridgley Arthur Barry 

Andy Taylor Ben Johnson 

■•Red" Malloy.i Arthur Vlntoi. 

"Shorty" Walter tJIass 

Nultane George Gaul 

Boano William Garcan 

HongI Al. Roberts 

Bob Holden Frank Thomas 

.Sylv'a Templcton Anne Morrison 

Van Templeton Richard Gordon 

I'Uana Andrea McKlnnon 

Moana .- I.ola De Rome 

Unola „ Dorotha Henlse 

Nahoma Korola Alleneva 



climaxing the second act Is accom- 
plished In moving picture fashion, 
the best effect of the kind this sea- 
son and far l>etter than the storm 
bit in "Cape Smoke." The off-stage 
playing of a Hawaiian string quin- 
tette ranged through the show, and 
the band performed In the pit be- 
tween the first and second acts. 

The first act held a native dance 
in which three girls were coached in 
the manner of the native wiggle or 
cooch which got something. The 
Rlrls were bare to the top of the 
thiKh but all were covered from the 
waist up. That went to Aloma, who 
is thoroughly attractive as she Is. 

The lobby display is alluring 
enough to draw business; witness 
the current case of "Artists and 
Models." There Is picture value in 
"Al< ma," and the sponsors are 
therefore In a position to profit even 
though a run is not accomplished. 
"Aloma" should get a heavy play 
from cut rates but will hardly last 
into summer. The play's best 
chance is on the road, which was 
true of "The Bird of Paradise." 

Jbee. 



With a first act to match the en- 
suinrr two and a bit more dep'h to 
the thesis, there would be no ques- 
tioning the success of this post- 
Easter entry. As it is, it sh:ip( \s up 
very interestingly and made for a 
bright evening after the first stanza 
was over with. 

"O Nightingale" (a poor box office 
title, by the bye, and not aptly sug- 
gestive of the theme) was done be- 
fore, according to report, under the 
Tyler banner with Helen Hayes in 
the Loney Lee role. Miss Tread- 
well (the wife of W. O. McGeehan, 
the New Tork "Tribune" sports 
writer) has since taken It over as 
her own proposition and is said to 
be realizing a life-long ambition to 
appear as an actress, as well as 
author, on Broadway. Miss Tread- 
well Is reported being the Constance 
Eliot of the cast 

One Is Inherently suspicious of 
author-produced plays; It's too 
much like the poet who must spread 
hlB muses through privately printed 
editions. Suspicion was gaining a 
Strong foothold with the unfolding 
of the talky first act, but when that 
talented Martha-Bryan Allen en- 
tered the scene It took on a new 
aspect 

It's a chatty little play, a polite 
Way for saying "talky," and Is 
wholly motivated by the gifted 
tiiarms and talents of Miss Allen. 
The burden revolves about her. and 
without her the play would not be 
Worth while. Miss Allen is by far 
the most Interesting factor in con- 
nection with "O Nightingale." She 
proves herself unquestionably "ar- 
rived." • 

Appolonia Lee came from Sprlng- 
fleU, Kan., to New York to act 
Juliet and Shakespearean roles. She 
was fortified with the plaudits 
terned in the amateur local plays 
>nd felt herself adequately primed. 
▲ li't'^nch Ruirquls befriends her and 
■he elects him as her "man." acting 
4n the advice of a girl acquaintance 
mat "a man" is necessary for femi- 
Blne^progresfl in this man's world. 

Tbs Innocent Loney concerns her- 
self naught with the question of 
possible reciprocity, although fortu- 
gately the kindly old roue Is harm- 
ins in that respect 

The marquis arranges an audi- 
tion with the great manager, Law- 
rence Gormont, and his particular 
luminary. Flora St John, who are 
deeply surprised at the Kansas girl's 
IdeaHstic utterances in connection 
With art and the drama. Gormont 
is a slangy "commercial" manager 
Wiio calls everybody "sweetheart" 
and the stately St John an ex- 
plscult shooter. It's quite a disap- 
pointment for Loney. Meantime, 
the struRgllng sculptor whose studio 
she has invaded becomes sufficiently 
wnitten to maintain the romantic 
interest for a "sweet" curtain. 

The casting Is perfect and does 
BJuch to sustain the action. Miss 
Allen's contribution is - articularly 
noteworthy. Ernest Lawford as the 
marquis was superb, playing with 
ease and unction. Fred Irving Lewis 
■a the theatrical manager (a role 
that might have been patterned 
after a farce entrepeneur) and 
Harda Daube a.s the neo-.-irtlste did 
Well with rather "fat" parts. Miss 
EUofs contribution was adequate, 
and Lyonol Watts was a satiafac- 
ton- male lead. 

There are plenty of Ifs and buts 
In connection with rating this show, 
'n hii,'h-.speed mld-senson It could 
Safely l)e predicted for a none too 
'"iiK stay. At this late date it's an- 
otlipr .(uestlon. The author-pro- 
'liicrd .Tnprlp and the small and inex- 
ppti-^ivr ctRt are other salient 
f^iotor.s 

Its «i> ultra "sweet" show, *1- 



The atmosphere of the South Sea 
is'.anda is at. ached to one of the 
most successful dramas in a decade, 
meaning "Rain." Long before that 
was "The Bird of Paradise," Hawai- 
ian color but clrsely related to the 
islets beyond the tropics. "Aloma 
of the South Seas" is a composite, 
spotted In the South Seas, and 
treated with the tinkle of steel 
string guitars. 

Dramatically "AJoma" does not 
par with either of the first two 
named, yet it is colorful ent ugh to 
attract attention. John B. Hymer' 
teamed with Le Roy Clemens in 
writing "Aloma." Carl Reed is pro- 
gramed as the producer, though it 
is reported the Century Play Co. 
is the real backer, with the authors 
also "in." 

The new play has been out twice 
In the last month or two. It opened 
at the Montauk, Brroklyn, under 
the title "In the South Seas." The 
play was then recalled and recast 
throughout, only one player in the 
original line-up retained, and with 
"Aloma" prefixed it repeated at the 
Montauk last week, grossing around 
$7,400. That figure was considered 
encouraging business for an un- 
known. 

The romance in "Aloma" is two- 
sided. Aloma, the prettiest native 
girl on the island, figures both ways, 
but it is her heart affair with a 
youth of her own race that is pri- 
mary. For that reason much of the 
dialog is steeped in dialect, and 
such a love story spread through 
three acts Is rather repetitive. 

For the attractive lobby frames 
picturing native girls in postures of 
abandon it might be inferred there 
were high Jinks between the white 
men and the sable beauties of the 
play. But Bob Holden. the hero, 
does not "go native," though he has 
reason enougli, perhaps. On the 
verge of falling: for the charms of 
Aloma he decides on marriage, 
never expecting to leave the island. 
At that moYnent Sylvia, the sweet- 
heart of his boyhood, turns up and 
the outcoms is never In doubt 
Holden had been gassed In the war, 
held in a German prison and re- 
ported dead. His pal had withheld 
the truth from Sylvia and married 
her. 

Holden had gone to the Island 
and was pretty much of a sot — 
Scotch being the national drink 
there as here. It seems. But he 
straightens out In a hut on a plan- 
tation back in the hills, with Aloma, 
his housekeeper, she going to her 
kin's hut each night Nultane, her 
dusky lover. Is ever watchful of the 
beauty, and he gains her at the fin- 
ish. He has guarded Aloma from 
white men, several of whom have 
been lost off of Nuitane's boat In the 
lagoon. Laconically he remarked: 
"Sharks no like dark meat; they 
like white meat," and he says It 
too many times. 

George Gaul plays the native 
Nultane dolled up in breach cloth 
and a knife. He spoke the wis- 
dom of the Islands which were not 
diseased until the white men came; 
that "white sailor men take the 
girls to the ships and give them 
glass beads; then native girls stand 
on t>each with white baby and wait 
for ships which never return." It is 
also voiced that few white men in 
the South Seas resist "going native," 
but they rarely remain for long and 
finally answering the call of their 
native lands. 

For Gaul's entrance and exits he 
carries hhi own music, playing a 
"sweet potato." He spouted much 
In dialect and talked often of the 
sharks. Bare from the waist up his 
characterization never let down. 

Vivienne Osborne made a real 
brown beauty of Aloma, holding her 
dialect throughout and depicting a 
little sable witch. Her love making 
scene with Frank Thomas,, who 
played Holden, Is one of the best 
bits in the play. Most of the other 
parts were well enough handled. 

Detail In the production has been 
carefully attended to. Both settings 
arm SKoellant, belnir designed by 
LlTlngtoa Piatt. ▲ tropical storm 



RUINT 

A folk comedy In four acta by Hatcher 
Hughes. Directed by James Light. Pro- 
duced at the Provlncetown Playhouse. New 
York. April 8. Settings by Cleon Throck- 
morton. 

Mrs. Horton Jane Burby 

Aud Hnrton John Huston 

Mrs. Akins Caroline Newcombe 

Mary Jane Horton Jeannle Begg 

Reginald Vanderpeet William Leonard 

K1I AkIns J. K. Applebee 

Amos Horton David Landau 

Abraham Hollfleld Robert W. Smiley 

Lum Crowiler Sam Jaffe 

Mrs. Venderpeet Anne Sutherland 

Pete Dannyhew Wilbur De Rouge 



to. Moreover, they deal strongly 
with the sex Impulse— as If it were 
a new thing, either In reality or 
dramatically. 

What is even mora surprising, 
their works are shown before au- 
diences of super-sophisticates, of 
long-haired Villagers and reviewers 
duty-bent. And if the piece hap- 
pens to be labelled groat, it is given 
Its appellation and reputation by 
people unfit to Judge, for the major- 
ity of city dwellers neither know nor 
understand the rural dwellers. A 
summer vacation is more often a 
calamity th.-xn an education. 

In "Wild Hinls" l.s a girl of 17, In- 
creiiibly innocent, and a boy escaped 
from a reform school. Thrown to- 
gether as the "hired out" servant.'; 
of tyrannical John Slag on a mea- 
pre mid- western farm, llicy arc 
quartered in an unhappy environ- 
ment. The boy is kind and loves the 
trirl. The girl. Innocent, but glvon 
to dreaming and a search for knowl- 
edge, falls In love with the boy be- 
cause he has treated her well. They 
lun away, over the prairie, and 
spend a night together and then 
are brought back. 

Five months later the little girl 
realizes with poignant simplicity 
that she is to bear a child. She tells 
the boy. John Slag finds It out and 
whips the boy to death. The girl 



Jumps in a well and drowns her- 
self. A Stranger walking through 
the play has said that somewhere 
wild birds meet 

"Wild Birds' is staged effectively, 
though with simplicity, and acted 
by one of the best casts ever in a 
N'ill'ge production. This group is 
much finer than some of the ctsts 
assembled by the I'rovincetownors. 
for Mildred Whitney, Mina (lleason. 
Mildred MacLeod, Dodson Mitchell 
and Ijiurence Tulloch do splendid 
and sincere work, backed by good 
support. 

The method of treating the story 
1-4 ri)isnil!r, rather a lazy way of 
playwrighting, but In tills Instance 
l>robably necessary. But, all in all, 
"Wild Birds" Is not great, though It 
!s good, and its author, Dan Toteroh, 
has an almost certain sense of the- 
atric values. He has used them to 
good effect here. 

But even with Its good cast and 
other merits, "Wild Birds" does not 
shape as a commercial proposition. 
It may stick around the Village 
some time, but Is not destined to 
good grosses uptown. Should It 
ever move up (and that Is un- 
likely because of its tragedy), the 
t>est it could expect would be small 
grosses from cut-rate support. 

Biak. 



PLAYERS IN THE LEGITIMATE 



BLANCHE BATES 

"Mrs. Partridge Presents — " 

RRLMONT THRATRK. NRW TORK 
Manascmeat! OVTHBIK McCLINTIC 



Hatcher Hughes, whose "Hell- 
Bent fer Heaven" won last year's 
Pulitzer^ Prize as the best American 
drama of the year, has again delved 
Into the peculiarities of mountaineer 
life in his latest opus, "Rulnt." He 
uses up there acts, two of which 
are burdensomely talking and a 
third act, even tamer than the pre- 
ceding two, to propound the same 
question that a pop song writer has 
told In two stanzas and a chorus In 
■Why Did I Kiss That Girl?" 

Mary Jane Horton, lamb of the 
Horton family, had been seen stroll- 
ing through the woods with Reggie 
Vanderpeet, a youth of wealth, who 
is squandering part of a legacy to 
establish a mission in which to edu- 
cate the children of the horny- 
handed mountaineers. Without con- 
sulting either of the youngsters the 
family have decided that Mary Jane 
has been "rulnt" by the city chap, 
and the remainder of the play is 
given over to discussion as to 
whether he shall pay by becoming 
a target or shall dangle from a 
noose. They finally compromise on 
tar and feathers. 

Mary Jane knew he only kissed 
her but they had accused her of be- 
ing "rulnt" and she seemingly en- 
Joyed the adventure. She was fur- 
ther vexed when Reggie admitted 
he never had any Intention of mar- 
rying her and vixen -like held her 
tongue until he had the noose 
around his neck before coming 
through with the details of ths 
woodland sojourn and corroborat- 
ing Reggie's previous statement 
that there had been nothing more 
than a lip-smack between them. 

Most of the roles are particularly 
well cast and several are not Jane 
Burby and Caroline Newcombe are 
superb as prattlesome mountaineer 
women. William Leonard failed to 
convince as ths hero in the dilemma 
and despite his predicament was 
unable to elicit sympathy. Jeanne 
Begg handled the role of Mary Jane 
adequately, while John Huston, son 
of Walter Huston, gave a creditable 
interpretation of a gawlcy mountain 
boy. 

From all angles "Rulnt" may 
serve its purpose as a diaractsr 
sketch of mountaineer life but has 
little to recommend It to the com- 
mercial theatre. It cannot last 
much beyond ths subscription sea- 
son at ths Provlncetown, and after 
that It may b<r relegated to th^ little 
theatre groups. 



SIBYUA BOWHAN 

A8 WANDA 
WITH 

"Rote-Marie" 

Woods Theatre, Chicago 
Penonal Rep.. JTENIR JACOBS 



JOHN 6YAM 

"My Girl!" 

Vanderbitt Theatre, New York 



PHYUJS CLEVELAND 

"Tell Me Mor^' 

Gaiety Theatre, N. Y. 



HELEN BOLTON 

'*Af y Girl" 

Vsnderbllt Thsstrs, New York 



JAY BRENNAN 
STANLEf ROGERS 

wUh 
"RITZ REVUE" 
This Wli (Ayr. M), Alrto. Ptttebwsh 



AUAN DINEHART 

WITH 

"Applewuce" 

staged by 

AUAN DINEHART 

Produoml by RICHARD HBRNDON 
UAKRICK, DBTROrt 



BERT OLBERT 

COMEDIAN 
"CHINA ROSE" 

Knickerbocker Theatre, N. T. 0. 



SPENCER CHARTERS 

"What's the Shootin' Forr 
Friars' Club, New York 

ARTHUR DEAGON 



"RoM-M«ri«" 

Imperial Theatre, New York 
Dlreetiea JBHIB JACOM 



WDIIE HOWARD 
"Sky High*^ 

Winter Garden, N. Y. 

Personal Mgr. EUGENE HOWARD 



Edba. 



WILD BIRDS 

Trasedy In tbne act* br Dan "Toteroh. 
Produced April » at the Ch«rry l.«n» Play- 
house by th» Cherry L«n» Players, Inc. In 
nine ecenes, with Ave different eete. Di- 
rected by John Wray of the ■•Silence" caat 

Corle 8la«..., Mildred Whitney 

lira Slan Mllna C. Gteaeon 

Oeorre Marsbalt Thoina« Mel*nile 

Masle llUdrwl MaoLMd 

Sandy Roberts OeorKO Farren 

Bathey Florence Miller 

John Slav Dodeon L.. Mitchell 

Milt Pollard Laurence Tulloch 

Adam LarKin Dcnatd Duff 

Preacher-a Voice FVImond Forde 

Tramp Bdmund Ford* 



Out of the West rame Dan 
Toteron and this "Wild Birds' 
drama. It opened in the hidden 
places of Greenwich Village. The 
play is a pretty nice piece of work — 
of its kind. It comes from that 
school of dramntists who see the 
drab side with an Intense sincerity, 
but whose actual knowledge of drab 
people does not coincide with their 
sense of dramatic values. Most of 
these dramas deal heavily in sym- 
bolism. They have dialog from the 
mouths of nlt-wIts and numskulls 
which in Inaccurate and vague. They 
have dialects which art not adhsrsd 



ALLEN KEARNS 

"Mercenary Mary* 

Lengacre Theatre, N. Y. 

SUE MacMANAMY 

••roUB n.CRHRR" 
A pen* Tbeatrs, New Taek 

Indefinite 

Hmysavo 

and JOAN FRANZA 
"Ritz Rerue" . 

TkU Wli (Apr. M>, Alvls. PiUskWsli 



HARRY FENDER . 

"Loaie the 14tK' 

Cosmopolitan Theatre, Nsw York 
INDKnNITKL.T 

JAMES GUASON . 

TSZATSOr 

Ch&nin's Theatre, N. Y. 



GAIL KANE 

*'Loffgerheads" 

Mollis Theatre, Boston 



WM. T.KENT 



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BILLY TAYLOR 

JUVENILE 
"CHINA ROSE** 

Knickerbocker Theatre, H. T. C. 



Rose-Marie" 



Imperial Theatre, New York 



HARRY PUCK : 
"iify Civr 

Vandsrbilt Theatre, New Yerk 
INDKFIN1TEI.T 



AIME TORRIANI 

"Topay and Ew^' 

Harvfa Theatre, N«w Toek 



JUDITH YOSSELU 



ZIBOFBT.D'R "IXtVlK THF. I4TH" 
Ceanopelitan Theatre, N. T. 



CHARLES WDJJAHS 

ECCENTRIC COMIC 

"Student Prince" 

J0L80N, NEW YORK 



MARIE SAXON 

"My Girl" 

Vandsrbilt Theatre, New York 
INDSriMITS 



LOUIS A. TEMPLEHAN 



A8 



"JIM KENYON" 
with "Rose-Marie" 

WOODR THKATRK, CmOAOO 



CHARLOTTE TREADWAY 



I.OM ANOaUBI 



H. PIERRE WHITE 

WITH 

"Rote-Marie" 

Woods Theatrs, Chisago 
INOEFINITILV 



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VARIETY 



PICTURES 



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WSi'-T-av ^' '.,TV»/^tflW?I_^ff"'fflT;. jf . .rt 



U ANNOUNCES THIRH FOR 
NEW SEASON; NINE SERIALS 



Twenty-four Westerns Alto Listed — Hoot Gibson 
Promoted to "Jewel" Class—'Thantom" Here 
as Special August 31 .'* 



TJniverBal Is out with an an- 
nouncement of the product It la 
solnc to offer to the exhibitors for 
the 1925-26 season. There are to 
be SO Jewel features which are to 
be known aa the Second White List, 
24 Western features and nine se- 
rials. 

Universal in Its announcement Is 
playing up male stars over those of 
the opposite sex, and It looks as 
they are staking everythlne: on 
Reginald Denny and Hoot Gibson 
as their best. Gibson has been ele- 
vated to a star In the Jewel series, 
and taken away from the usual run 
of cheaper Westerns, although the 
same general type of stories that Be 
has bad in the past will be utlllted 
for him. 

Gibson is scheduled for six pro- 
ductions to be released from Oct, 
K to Aug. 2 of next year. Denny 
Is to have four released between 
next November and the following 
August, while Norman Kerry Is also 
to be elevated to stardom and have 
two pictures, one In November of 
this year,. and the other next April. 
House Peters is also to be seen in 
two pictures, both of which will be 
released early next year. 

Among the women seem to be 
Dinning hqpes on Mary Phllbln, who 
is to star In a recreation of "Stella 
Marls," In which Mary PlcWord 
■cored years ago. This will be re- 
leased next September, and her 
second picture shortly after the 
first of the year. 

"The Phantom of the Opera" will 
be held as a special, and Its first 
New York showing In a legitimate 
theatre is scheduled for August 31. 
Universal this year la breaking 
out heavy on serials, having nine 
already lined up, and most 15 
episodes. Several are fitted for 10 
weeks' . running. 

Two star strong men. "The Iron 
Man" hAs Albertini, billed as "the 
world's strongest man" and the 
other "The Great Circus Mystery" 
with Joa Bonomo. William Duncan 
Is starred In three of the serials, 
"The Fast Express," "The Steel 
Trail" and "Wolves of the North," 
while William Desmond and Eileen 
Scdgewick are co-starred in two, 
"Beasts of Paradise" and "The 
Riddle Rider." In another, "The 
Fighting Ranger," Jack Daugherty, 
Al Wilson, the flyer, and Miss 
Sedgewick are starred. 

This big serial output, which 
trumps any other In quantity. Is an 
indication that Universal will at- 
tempt to revive the serial prestige 
they held when Francis Ford and 
Grace Cunard were making the 
••Broken Coin" and "Trey of 
Hearts" serials which were wide- 
spread In the early days. 



Archer M. Bowles Gen. 
Mgr. West Coast 

San Francisco, April 21. 
Archer M. Bowles is the new gen- 
eral manager of West Coast The- 
atres, Inc.. replacing Harry C. Ar- 
thur, Jr.. who leaves to accept an 
Important post with a new financing 
company In the east. 

At a meeting held In Los Angeles 
the board of directors unanimously 
voted Bowles into the big Job and, 
at the same time, voted to do away 
the Imaginary boundary line sup- 
posed to have divided the chain Into 
a "northern" and "southern" divi- 
sion. The line running across the 
state between bakersfield 'and 
Fresno. 

Since 1*22, when Bowles was 
taken over by West Coast wlien they 
bought the Interests of Turner A 
Dahnken in San Francisco, be has 
been the general manager of this 
northern division. Bowles Is young, 
Just past 84, and he has the cour- 
age and confidence, the enthusiasm 
of youth. Lately he concluded realty 
deals for West Coast, which will 
give this circuit new theatres In 
Oakland, Frultvale, San Jose aijd 
Marysvilla. 

Bowles will move to Los Angeles 
to be Installed In the new Job about 
April 25. No announcement has 
been made as to the future pkins for 
the conduct of the San Francisco 
otac*. It Is expected that the heads 
of the various departments will con- 
tinue to function, as they have In 
the past with Bowles devoting a 
part of his time to the northern end 
of the circuit. 




EDNA COVEY 

DANCING COMEDIENNE 
Fanchon and Msrco's Most Sensa- 
tional Protege 
Two solid yetu-s with West Coast 
Theatres. Inc., of California, and 
Fanchon and Marco prodtictions. 

Opening at the Chicago Theatre 

for Balaban & Katx April 27 th. 

"GOODBYE CALIFORNIA, HELLO 

CHICAGO" 

Personal Representative: 

Hal M. Squire 



New Film Trade Daily 

In the "Exhibitors' Trade Re- 
view* of last week was an adver- 
tising announcement of "a new 
daily film trade r»aper."* 

No Information otherwise was 
furnished with the advertisement 
mentioning this week In the same 
paper a more detailed announce- 
ment will be made. 



Raid on Film Booking 
Agency in Los Angeles 

Los Angeles, April 21. 
The first move in a campaign 
started by the Better Business Bu- 
reau of the Los Angeles Advertising 
Club to drive out of business illegiti- 
mate screen booking agencies was a 
raid upon the offices of the Holly- 
wood Booking Agency at 6042 Sun- 
set boulevard. It resulted In the 
arrest of Ben Goldstein, easting di- 
rector, and E. F. Crouchly, who said 
he was a booking agent The two 
men were charged with failing to 
get a permit from the State Labor 
Bureau to operate their office. 

The arress fol'owed an investiga- 
tion conducted by Ferris Miller, 
head of the Better Business Uureau; 
Deputy Labor Commissioner Baker 
and Police Officer J. L. Marshall. 

At the time of the arrest the two 
men were trying to sell the business, 
as they felt that the establishment 
of a casting office by the Associa- 
tion of Motion Picture Producers 
would put them out of business. 
They will be arraigned before Judge 
Frederlckson on April 24 when they 
will plead to the charge and the trial 
date is to be set. 



FILM AOB m CHINA 

Washington, April 21. 
Advertising via Uie motion picture 



taken the Fa^ East by storm, 
Edging from consular reports com- 
ing through to the Department of 
Commerce. 

The latest concern to adopt this 
method axtensixely. having their 
own laboratories, etc., is located in 
Chtfia, and la plugging an American 
made clcarat. 



DAUOHTER ENGAGED? 

^ Los Angeles, April 21. 

It Is rumored here that Rosa Belle 
ILaeromle, daughtw of the Universal 
•xecutive. win shortly announce her 
engagement t* Irving Thalberg. 

U'S "OLD SOAK" 

Los Angelas, April 21. 
The screen righU to *Th« 0)6 
©oak," th« play by Dan Marquis, 
produced by Arthur Hopklne^ has 
l>een purchased by Unlv ord , 



NO. 2 WEST COAST 



Los Angeles, April 21. 

The Junior Theatre Circuit of 
Califocnia. capitalized at 91,000.000, 
is being formed for the purpose of 
operating theatres in small towns 
which are not considered large 
enough for the West Coast The- 
atres to establish locations. 

The project Is being fostered by 
Mike Rosenberg, partner of Sol 
Lesser; Harry Sugarman, son-in- 
law of Mike Gore, and Arthur 
Bernstein, nephew of Adolph Ram- 
Ish. 

The new circuit will invade about 
35 towns In California with a i)op- 
ulatlon under 50,000, and lease or 
build theatres seating from 600 to 
1,000. It will be a Junior organisa- 
tion to the West Coast Theatres, 
but will be Independent In Its oper- 
ating policy. 



Uniform Date for Release 
of Announcements? 

A uniform date for the breaking 
of the semi-annual announcements 
of the product of the bigger pro- 
ducing companies is the plan that 
the Will H. Hays organization has 
for its membership. The reason for 
this., seemingly, Is the break that 
the Associated First National has 
on the field through the publication 
some three weeks ago of the an- 
nouncement of Its product for the 
first half of the 1925-26 season. 

The general Idea Is that the or- 
ganizations break their Inserts in 
the trade press so far In advance of 
the time when the actual release 
occurs. Just so that the sales force 
can go out Into the field and line 
up contracts In advance. The com- 
ing of these announcements when 
at this time the product for the 
last half year of the 1924-26 sea- 
son Is only approximately 30 per 
cent sold, means that the mind of 
the exhibitor Is weaned from the 
older product to the new, which is 
to come and the distributors arc 
only placing a diflfculty In their 
own track In disposing of the ear- 
lier made pictures. 

It is to overcome this condition 
the Hays organizbatlon is going to 
undertake to get Its membership to 
set a general release date for ad- 
vertising matter to be released and 
they will try to have an agreement 
entered into by the time that the 
last half product for the current 
season Is to be announced. 

With their Jump on the field First 
National seems to have started 
something, they making announce- 
ment of their pictures for the com- 
ing season in advance of their sales 
meeting, which occurred about a 
week ater the broadside appeared. 

Famous Players la breaking Its 
announcement this week which fol- 
lows the sales convention held in 
New York last week- Metro-Gold- 
wyn, which Is holding its sales con- 
vention this week in New York, will 
break with an announcement In 
about 10 days to two weeks and 
the Fox organization, which is also 
to hold an international sales con- 
vention In New York within the 
next 10 days. Is to break one of the 
biggest advertising broadsides that 
that organization has ever placed 
in the field. 



Wednmdi^. April 22. 192S "'^ 

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Neilan !n Garsson Studio 

Los Angeles, April 21. 
Marshall Neilan baa taken over 
the Garsson studios and will begin 
work on his first independent pic- 
ture^ "Skyrocket." May 4. 



No 'XoOar" for Valentino 



Los Angeles, April 21. 

Rudolph Valentino will not do 
"The Bronze Collar" (screen title. 
"The Slave") as his next picture. It 
was called' off Monday by Joseph M. 
Schenck. 

The Schenck offices will provide 
Valentino with another story. Clar- 
ence Brown, directing Valentino, 
feels "The Bronze Collar" Is not big 
enough story for the star, although 
giving the belief that it may be done 
later. 



LUCT FOX IS MARTtlET) 

Lucy Fox, of screen fameMs now 
the wife of Jules I./Ouis Foreman, 
the marriage having taken place in 
New York April 14, and the couple 
sailing for a honeymoon abroad. 

Foreman Is In the silk business 
and la the brother of Elliot Fore- 
man, advance man and manager for 
theatrical attractions. 



FILM HOUSE ADDED ATTRACnON 
AND PICTURE ON SAME BOX 



A point frequently recurring to Variety'* staff members with 
knowledge of picture houses, their required extra stage attractions 
and pictures the theatres play at the same time. Is forcibly brought 
to the fore through the two-week engagement of Gllda Gray at the 
M«tropolitao. Los Angeles. 

It Is a poli^^t that should be considered by all stage and drawing 
cards engaging for picture theatres — It is to ascertain previously to 
signing the contract what picture is to be simultaneously featured 
for the date. It may become necessary for the stage drawing card 
to demand as a contractual provision the title of the feature film 
exhibiting concurrently. 

Picturee Played in L. A. 
The Gllda Gray Los Angeles engagement Is most Important In this 
regard. In her first week with "The Goose Hangs High" (Famous 
Players) Miss Gray broke all Los Angeles box office records with a 
gross of over |45,006 at the Metropolitan. That was In Holy Week. 
It was reasonable to assume that her second (last) week there 
would run close to the first. Her second week with. "The Air Mall" 
(Famous Players) reached Just over |27,000. 
A drop of 118,000 ln_tiie second week Is out of all proportion. 
"The Goose Hangs High" is a fair picture, one of those that may 
keep up the usual, average of the house it shows In. "The Air 
Mall" Is a bad picture. It has failed to draw anywhere it has been 
exhibited to date. It left Miss Gray to overcome the handicap and 
she ^ould only do it up to $27,000, but that she did that much tella 
those who know that she was the only draw, not only not receiv- 
ing assistance from the remainder of the house program including 
Its feature, but up against the handicap of a poor picture that 
would keep any repeats for the second week. 

Also it permitted Colleen Moore in her good picture, "Sally," to 
draw the regulars for the week at Loew's State, Los Angeles. That 
was last week, and Miss Moore In "Sally' and nothing else of Im- 
portance on the bill, nearly reached $27,000. 

Protecting Drawing Cards 
In other branches of the show business the drawing card Is 
always protected as far as possible, but pictures have yet to learn 
that. ' ^ ' 

As another example: 

The State seats 2,400. Metropolitan, 3,700. 

On the first two days of last week the Met'ran way ahead of the 
State naturally. Then the respective merits of the pictures com- 
menced to tell. While "The Air Mall" probably was panned and word 
mouthed as bad, the opposite happened with "Sally." As the Met 
commenced to drop off, the State continued to pick up, with the 
results as before mentioned. 

Drawing powers of stage attractions should not be imperilled, by 
themselves most of all. If the theatre will not nor does not know 
how to protect them, they must protect themselves. 

A first hearing of the drop of $18,000 in the Gllda Gray gross for 
the second week, a showman's first thought Is: "Well, she's but a 
one-week draw." Conditions, however, as set forth here do not 
prove that. 

Watching the Grosses 
Added attractions can get a line on what pictures are doing gen- 
erally throughout the country by watching Variety's weekly box 
office estimates on the picture grosses. They or their managers 
should do it and thereafter exercise a little more precaution when 
entering into a playing contract. The distributor, producer or 
exhibitor when having a "bad boy" picture, especially if the distribu- 
tor is sharing, would like nothing better than the house put on an 
added stage draw to help the gross. That should be borne in mind, 
for then the extra stage attraction is not solely working for itself 
and exhibitor, but for the picture distributor as well. 



DEMAND FOR JACKIE 



Coogans Come East to See About 
New Contract 



Los Angeles, April 31. 

Jack Coogan. Sr., accompanied 
by Jackie and Arthur Bernstein, his 
business manager, are en route to 
New York to attend, the Metro- 
Goldwyn sales convention aa well 
as negotiate contracts for the Juve- 
nile star. Coogan, Sr.. declares 
there Is such demand for the serv- 
ices of his youngster that It Is po- 
tent to keep the youth In the screen 
world. 

The trip to New York Is for the 
purpose of arranging a releasing 
schedule, which will Drovlde for 
two pictures to be made a year. 
Though Coogan would not admit 
he Is negotiating with Metro-Gold- 
wyn, it Is understood that on ac- 
count of his friendship with Marcus 
Loew he will give the latter the 
first call for the youth. 

It Is understood Producers' Dis- 
tributing Corporation and Wasner 
Bros, have been In the field for 
Jackie's product. They feel that 
the "Rag Man" was such a good 
box office asset that a sequel to 
this picture now being written by 
Wlllard Mack would be a surefire 
box office asset. 

It is said Coogan will ask a flat 
sum for bis negative and a percent- 
age arrangement on the distribu- 
tion of the picture from any organ- 
ization from whom he accepts a 
contract. 






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MUSICAL PLAT FOR $75,000 

Lee Shubert has disposed of an- 
other of the firm's musical come- 
dies to lletro-GoMwyn for picture 
purposes, "Sally, Irene and Mary" 
bought last week, reported for |76,- 
000. 

Last week Shuberts sold "The 
Student Prince" to Metro-Goldwyn 
tor John Gilbert. 



2 More Directors Leave 
M-G-Stroheim-Borzage 

Los Angeles, April 21. 

Two more of the directoalal etaC 
of Metro-Goldwyn have withdrawa 
from their posts with the film con- 
cern, chalking up a loss of five di- 
rectors who have disassociated 
themselves with the picture cor- 
poration within the past few weeks. 

The latest to cast their lot else- 
where are Elrlo Von Strohelm and 
Frank Borzage. Von Stroheim will 
embark as an Independent producer 
with negotiations made for the re- 
leasing of his product through either 
the Producers' Distributing Corpora- 
tion, First National or United Ar- 
tists. Borsage has signed a contract 
with Fox and will direct several 
of the John Golden Fox specials as 
his first assignment. 

Both of the leave-taking directors 
are reported as far from satisfied 
with their former posts through al- 
leged Interference with their work. 
Von Strohelm had considerable trou- 
ble throughout the making of the 
screen version of "The Merry Wid- 
ow," having had several tilts with 
Louis Mayer and Harry Rapf. Sub- 
sequent difficulties with Mae Mur- 
ray occasioned his walking off the 
lot, but this was seemingly adjusted 
later. When the picture was com- 
pleted and Von Stroheim was denied 
the privilege of cutting and super- 
vising his work he requested to be 
released from his contract. 

Borzage Is said to have been 
mainly (Unsatisfied by the as.iign- 
ments allotted him, the director 
wanting to make a better grade of 
pictures than those which had been 
placed In his charge. 



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BUEGLAR INSURANCE FEES UP . 

Chicago. April 21. 
The extensive operations of hol<l- • 
up men in this town has raised the -^ 
Insurance rates 33 1-3 per cent. 



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PICTURES 



VARIETY 



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KENT SUCCEEDING ZUKOR WITH 
I linER CHAIRMAN OF F-P BOARD? 



President of F.-P. Said to Want to Look Into Theatre 
Situation and Be Relieved of Other Duties — 
John Cecil Graham Made Director of Corpora- 
tion — G. W. Weeks Made Manager of Distribution 



Adolph Zukor'9 retirement as the 
~ SCtive head of Famous Players - 
Xifisky. with hla successor Sydney 
B1 Kent, and Zukor remaining in an 
•i^cutlve capacity as chairman of 
tUe Board of Directors is the In- 
«lAe riinior Hoating i^bout. following 
the meeting of the F. P. Board last 

At the same meeting for the elte- 
tMn of officers, John Ce«il Qraham, 
tUe company's general foreign 
representative at LiOndon, w^s 
•lected a director to fill a vacancy. 

Sidney R. Kent came td light 
originally In the middle west and 
ailrived in the east in charge of the 
sailes of the American Druggtsts 
Syndicate. Later be broke into the 
■elllng end of the picture fleld^via 
VUagraph, from whkfh he was 
transferred to the old General Film 
w^ere h^ made a desperate effort 
to save that wreck, but they oaDed 
"the doctor" in a little too late. 
, He hooked up with Famous 
Players in the sale* division and 
wis assigned to a middle west ter- 
ritory and later was made special 
rebresentative In ' charge, of tx- 
chknges In Kansas City, Omaha and 
Des Moines. Kent was brought to 
New York as sales manager and 
• later general manager of distribu- 
tion and last September the new 
position of general manager of the 
Famous Player«-Lasky Corp. 

iVednesday last week at the end 
of. the first day's session of Vthe 
Famous Players-Lasky Sales Con- 
Tentlon the announcement was made 
thjit George W. Weeks had been 
appointed as general manager M 
distribution by the executives of the 
organisation. He had been at the 
head of the. midwest sale* division 
for some (ihie. 

This promotion indicates that 
iC^nt wanU to pass on the greater 
portion of the .detail of vales and 
distribution to someone else and 
4evote himseU to a wider, scope of 
-♦ctlvtty within the organisation 
Irhich would likewise be a reriOca- 
' tlon of the story that he might be 
Mected to the presidency of the 
fe^mous organization while Zukor 
Vould retain his hand at the helm 
through tho medium of the chair- 
kunship of the Board of Dh-ectors. 
4Tris would give Zukor a greater 
opportunity to get Into the thea- 
tr^ situation and devote more time 
to that 



QUOTA RACE 
WON BY MIAM 



High Silk Hat Griffith 

It has been decreed by Fa- 
mous Players-Lasky that F^ay- 
mond Griffith will play ^ no 
serious roles or be in somebody 
else's support in future Para- 
mounts.. In each of the new 
I series Griffith will wear a silk 
hat, and this hat is expected to 
become as famous as Lloyd's 
spectacles. In fact, Griffith will 
be dubbed the "High Silk Hat " 
comedian of the screten. 



ind: hetropoutan 
exhibs. after '^uis" 



Plenty of Theatres on Market 

and House Qwneps Stalling 

Future Film Bookings 



fHutirlA MViJA Boots' 



Johnny Hines finally has been 
Ugned to a First National contract 
iinider which he wHl produce three 
tefture length comedy dramas an- 
hui^lly, for th^ next thre^ years, 
^he final papers were signed Frl- 
taf, Hines leaving Immediately for 
fit. Louis, where he is appearing this 
week at Loew's State. 

C. C. Burr, associated with Hli»e!! 
)n his makiq^ of independent pro-; 
duetions, will ^ntlnue the affilia- 
tion. <~ / 

It is pcssible the first story Hines 
WUl make fqr First National will be 
■^ » screen version '\of "Kid Boots," 
despite, it is said, that Eddie Can- 
tor, persttnally, is to appear In a 
film of the musical comedy which 
has served him for more than » 
year on the stage. Negotiations ars 
on for the rights to the piece with 
the Zlegfeld office. 
I "The Cub," a former_stage suc- 
1 cess, in which Dn^uglas Fairbanks 
appeared, .has been secure 1 and will 
possibly be the second or third pic- 
ture for Hines. 



Although there appears to be con- 
siderable building activity by New 
York and Brooklyn picture men, 
there are any number of houses on 
the market in« this section. The 
sale or lease of mosIT of these 
houses comes at this time because 
business returns have been below 
expectation during the winter and 
the summer holds no prospect - of 
an increase. 

Around the film exchanges word 
had been passed that some of the 
exhibitors are stalling future Rlfa 
bookings in the hope that they cah 
unload their bouses and not tiave 
to worcy about film cancellations or 
rentals if there should be a change 
of ownership or leases. 

Several picture corporations that 
planned to line up a circuit have 
found the returns in some neigh- 
borhods anything but rosy and have 
dissolved. 

Several of the circuits, or cor- 
porate bodies, operating a number 
of houses In and around this sec- 
tion iMive ohe or two houses that 
are reaping profit while the others 
so far have proved "white 
efephant»," taking the profits from 
tKe winners to breal^ even on th« 
operation of the entire circuit. 

Liong Island, Brooklyn and the 
Bronx have been the battle ground 
of the smaller Independent exhi- 
bitors, with the Bronx sections said 
to show better results In the long 
run. 

The bigger circuit houses that arc 
cropping up like mushrooms and 
which offer a mixed bill, seem to be 
choking the smaller houses that 
cater to straight lecture audiences. 



Two N. Y. Houses Finish 
Bad Last 



The close of the first quarter of 
the quota race between the theatres 
controlled by Famous Players found 
the top honors going by the Fairfax 
theatre, Miami, carrying with It 1$,- 
536.26 points above the quota allot- 
ted to the house. McVlcker's, Chi- 
cago, was second. 

Of the 113 theatres parti ripating 
84 topped the quotas assigned ihcm, 
while 85 failed to touch It 

The two houses laAt were the 
Rlalto ani the Rivoli, New Yor'ic. 

Points are awarded not only on 
the amount of business done in the 
houses, but on the actual .amount 
of. operating expense against the 
business, with "ratings decided on 
i>rofits. Ibe Rivoli finished with 
17,iS7.46 points to the bad. while 
the Rlalto was last with a mfnus 
of 20,133.98. 

The bonus for the first quarter 
business drive will be sent to the 
managers of the theatres that made 
a showing J.bove the quota. The 
second quarter drive started April 1. 



Barker with Fox 

Los Angeles, April 12. 

Reginald Barker this week signed 
a Contract ta direct for William 
Fox. Mr. Barker will take charge 
or the big l''ox .special."!. 

La.st week It was reported that 
Barker with .Marshall Neilan had 
withdrawn from Mctro-GoMwyn. 
both alleging too much interference 
with their work by Louis B. Mayer, 
In charge of the M.-G. studio out 



**Kid Boots'* Film Deal 
Off Through Financing 

The deal for the plcturlzatlpn of 
"Kid Boots." by Lou Christy, was 
abruptly termioated last week. 
Contracts had been agreed on and 
awaiting signatures. The agreed 
price was 165^,000, with Flo Ziegfeld 
and Eddie Cantor ready to accept 
terms. Frank R.. Wilson, of the Mo- 
tion Picture Capitol Corporation, 
Withdraw his support from Christy. 
The latter attempted to seal the 
deal by assuming a portion of the 
purchase investment, which Wil- 
son is said to have refused. 

The terms of the proposed garee- 
ment called for the payment of 
$30,000 at the signing of the "Kid 
Boots" picture contr!\ct and $35,- 
000 15 months after the release of 
the 111m, whiih was dated March 
13, 1926. Another proposal was 
made calling for the payment of 
the entire purchase price in ad- 
vance, provlde.1 a K. per cent, dis- 
count was arrepteil. That wpuld 
have made the actual sellincr price 
$:.9.000. 

The finani'e company reali-^int; its 
investment would he held up for 15 
months, decided to withdraw from 
the venture. 



Keams as Producer 

With Rubin in Charge 

Los Angeles, April 21. 

Jack Kearns. . Jack Dempaey's 
manager, is going into picture pro- 
ducing and also will talce a fling at 
legitimate production as well, ac- 
cording to bis own announcement. 

Kearns, however, does not intend 
to abandon the fighting business 
but will handle the movie and the- 
atrical Interests as a side lii^e. The 
company Is to be known 03 Kearns 
Productions. 

According to report Jack has in- 
terested eastern capital ih his plan. 
The movie productions will have 
no connection Mth the similar ven- 
tures of Jack Dempsey and his 
bride, £^telle Taylor. Associated 
with Kearns will be Bennle Rubin 
(vaudeville), who ih to talto* active 
charge of the technical details In 
production. 

One of the first ventures will be, 
Kearns says, a production in Chi- 
cago of "Izzy" originally done in 
New York with Jimmy Hussey. 
This piece later will be made Into 
a picture In Hollywod. 

Negotiations already are under 
way, according to Kearns, to obtain 
the services of several^ stars and 
directors. 

'1 am alone in -this proposition," 
Kearns said, "although I have the 
backing of some Eastern capital. 
Arrangements for releases already 
have been made. I- have my own 
company and probably will build 
my own studio later, but at pres- 
ent wo will work at several stu&los. 

"I have been around theatricals 
all nfy life and so I don't feel tliat 
this is a new line- for me. How- 
ever, I km not going to eliminate 
the management of boxers," 



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Hays' "Right' 

Press 



Sheet 



A preaa sheet headed '"What 
U Right With tlie Movies?" 
with the "Right" underscored, 
has been issued by the Will H. 
Hays otfice. 

It carries a number of ex- 
cerpts from dallies and maga- 
zines praising moving pictures. 
There are some editorials 
amongst the clippings. 



BUSHMAN-BAYNE 

ROMANCE ENDS 



Beverty^Bayne Starfs Divorce 
After Six Years 



'•' ' Los Angelas. April 21. 

Beverly Bayne has filed suit for 
divorce against Francis Xavler 
Btishman. They have been married 
for six years and she alleges de- 
hor tlon. They separated Feb. 20, 
last, and' have one son, Aichard, six. 

Miss Bayne ia> Bushman's second 
wife. She formerly co-starred with 
him In a long series of films. Bush- 
man at that time' was married and 
had six children, his wife and fam- 
ily living a^ Catonsville, Md. When 
marrying Miss 'Bayne their estate 
there was sold at auction. 

The BUshmans-Bayne triangle was 
about the first to receive publicity 
among the picture people. Bushman 
at that time was a favorite film star 
and his future looked rosy. After 
tho divorce with much newspaper 
spare attending and marrying Miss 
Bayne, his picture sunset seemed to 
fade. Since then he has appeared 
in some features, but without undue 
notice, ant has spent most of the 
iiftervenlng time In vaudeville.' 



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EDUCATIONAL 
IN DEL COURT 



E. W. Hammons Charged 
with Contract Violation 



GOV. SMITH'S VETO 



Webb Film Bill Hearing tn Albany 
Decided Him 



Wilmington, Del., April 21. 

The hearing of the application of 
George A. Skinner, of New York, for 
a preliminary Injunction against 
Educational Pictures Security Cor- 
poration, Its president and direc- 
tors, is listed for May 1 before Chan- 
cellor Wolcott. 

Skinner, apparently a stocklfbld- 
er in the firm and its 8ubi>idiarles, 
complains that Kirle W. Hammons, 
president of Educational and one 
of , the individual defendants, was 
employed as general manager of 
the corporation and its subsidiaries 
at $20,000. He agreed, so the com- 
plaint charges, to serve as presi- 
dent and director of the several, 
companies and to give Educational 
his '%ill time. 

It is alleged by Skinner that on 
several occasions Hammooa has en- 
tered Into ^<5(amtracts with other or- 
ganizations, receiving salary from 
them, in violation of blM original 
contract.' Skinner contends that this 
haa lost considerable money for EM- 
ucafional and seeks among other 
things to have Hammons reimburse 
the company for the money which 
haa been lost. 

The corporation Itself, Education- 
al Pictures Security Corp., was in- 
corporated under the Delaware laws 
Sept. 1, 1920, and is mainly a hold- 
ing company and has acquired a 
controlling part of the stock of the 
Alliance Film Security Corporation, 
also a holding concern, owning the 
entire capital stock of tho Educa- 
tional Film Corp. of America, the '< 
Par East Corporation, Coronet Films 
Corporation and Educational Films * 
Co., Ltd.. London. It has also ac- 
quired a controlling part of the cap- 
ital stock of about 20 smaller sub- 
sidiary cdrporations in various parts 
of the (Jountry. 



Albany, N. Y., April 21. 

Following a hearing in the Execu- 
tive Chamber last week, it was 
learned Governor Smith had de- 
cided to veto the Webb picture film 
bill. The hearing before the Gov- 
ernor was called at the instance of 
the" New York City Fire Depart- 
ment, which volc'id. strenuous ob- 
jections to the measure. The bill 
sought to amend the general busi- 
ness law. In relation to the regu- 
lation of the manufacture, pur- 
chase, lease, use, «ale or similar 
disposition of picture film of a 
nitro-cellulose or similarly hazard- 
ous base and removing existing re- 
strictions on the manufacture, pur- 
chase, lease, use, sale or similar 
.dl.sposltlon of mction picture film 
of an acetate of cellulose or simi- 
larly non-hazardous base. 

A similar bill was vetoed by Gov- 
ernor Smith last year. 



Rivers with June) Mathis 

Los Angeles, April St. 

Walter Rivers has been appointed 
assi.stant to June Mathis, head of the 
scenario department for First Na- 
tional with H-arry D. Wilson reor- 
g.anizlng the First National public- 
ity department, enabling him to 
handle all publicity for First Na- 
tional producers at the United 
Studios. 

Wilson has sold lii.^ independent 
publicity offices to Miller & Dun- 
ning, who recently bought out Pete 
Smith. 



Denny Sticking to U. 

Lcs Ansreles. April 21. 

Indications are that Reginald 
Denny will give up the endeavor to 
l>reak his U contract, as he re- 
ported Monday to General Manager 
Raymond Si-hrock and wa.<» assigned 
to the leading role in Edgar Fr.ank- 
lin'.<» story, 'Where 1 Was" ' ' 

WlllLim .<?eiter bt^glns making this 
film April 27. 



Filming Holland Flower \ 
Show in Natural Colors 

The elaborate, flower show which 
the Holland Government presents 
every iO years on an area of 45 
acres outside of Rotterdam, will be 
filmed this year for Americrwi ex- 
hibition. 

The filming will be done In co- 
operation with the Queen of Hol- 
land. Two American film men are 
sailing this afternoon (Wednesday) 
on the "Mauretania" for that pur- 
pose. 

They are Abe Meyer,. confidential 
.<«ecretary to Dr. Hugo Rlesenfeld, 
who has secured a month's leave 
of absence for that purpose, and 
Col. W. F. Clarke of Oranfield & 
Clarke. 

The pictures will be in natural 
color.'!. 



Joe Godsol in Tucson 

Tucson, Ariz., April 21. 

.Toe Godsol Is said to have shown 
an improvement in his physical con- 
dition since coming to Tucson Nov. 
IS. last. 

Toward tlie end of May he wl,ll 
leave for Colorado Springs for the 
summer. 

Another New Yorker here all 
winter is Eddie Hartman (with 
Vari^-fy). He also has eviilenced 
improvement from his br(>nchial 
condition 'brought about through 
having been gasSed in France. Ed- 
dies shortly wffl- leave for f«llver 
City, -MeXiCo, to spend iho summer. 



$5,000,000 F. P.-Putnam 
Site Contract Awarded 

Famous Players haa awarded the 
general contract for the construc- 
tion of Its new ot&ct building and 
theatre on the Putnam Building 
and Westover court site to the 
Thompson-Starrett Company. The 
award was made without competi- 
tion. It Is understood F. P. Is pro- 
tected by a clause in its contract 
guaranteeing the maximum cost. 
The amount is reported approxi- 
mately at $5,000,000. 

It was the intention of F. P. to 
issue some second mortgage bonds 
to be secured by the new bulldin/f 
and theatre, but this plan was 
changed. The bulk of the cost 
above a first mortgage now on the 
property is to be advanced from F. 
P. current funds and Thompson- 
Starrett is said to be assisting in 
the financing to the extent of 
$1,000,000 secured by the notes of 
the subsidiary of the Famous - 
Players, which is to own and oper- 
ate the building and theatre. 

Plans for both building and the- 
atre were made br C. W. & G. L. 
Rapp, architects, ot Chicago, but 
the Job will be vupervlsed on be- 
half of the owners by Robert E. 
Hall (formerly of 'Russell B. 
Smith, Inc.), who acts fn a similar 
capacity on all F. P. tbftatre con- 
struction work. 



K.-A. SUMMER FILMS 

Vaudo Circuit Aftor Ind. Products 
of Established Roputation 

This summer Keith- Alboe neigh- 
borhood houses, according to book- 
ing plans, are going to play as many 
of the lnde|>et>dent pictures that 
have received a play, advertising 
and otherwise, at the legitimate 
houses, as possible. These bookings 
are In addition to the regularly 
booked "40" series that Paramount 
issues. 

Among those under this classl- 
fication Is "The Lost World," which 
has been running at the Astor, and 
is shortly to Htart a booking whirl 
of the K-A "family tlme." 

Plans are also under way to get 
Charles Chaplin's newvst whi.h 
United Arti.sts wiU soon give a 
Broadway premiere. 



295-POinn) FOBEIGN COMEDIAH 

ClLirlps Viitty. a 29S-P"und Eu- 
ropean ^ohiedlan. has been signed 
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Wednenday, April 22, 1925 




COLLEEN MOORE DREW $26,900 
WITH "SALLr AT L A. STATE 



Gilda Gray, 2cl Week with Poor Picture, Dropped to 
$27,000 at Met— "Iron Horse" Held Up to $21,000 
—"Quo Vadi»," 2d Run, but $1,700 



Los Angeles, April 21. 
Gilda Gray In her second week at 
the Metropolitan, dropped around 
$18,000 below ttie bouse record ot 
145,000, which she had chalked up 
the preceding week. Saturday and 
Sunday grosses were Just about 
equivalent ,to that et the dailj' 
grosses, Miss Gray had chalked up 
for the house the initial week. On 
the first few days of last week the 
daily gross was around one-half of 
What it was for the comparative 
days of the previous week. 

The feature picture. "The Air 

» • Mail," meant nothing for the box 
office, with Miss Gray drawing only. 
Buslnei^s throughout the city »/lth 
Mie exception of Loew's, where Col- 
leen Moore in "iSally" was the at- 
traction, was considerably off. Sat- 
urday business in all houses was: 

' fair, while Sunda/ was none too 
good, as the weather was nice and 
folks preferred the outdoor to the 
indoor. "Sally," in a 2,400-8eat house, 
did within $400 of what the Metro- 
politan did In a S,700-8eat house 
for the conjparatlve period. The 
business that this First National did 
gives Miss Moore the first, second, 
and fourth money record of the 
house. 

"The Spaniard" la lis second 
week at the Million Dollar, made a 
rather feeble showing, wkh the bus- 

'; Iness being about two-thirds of that 
done the opening week, which was 

y only fair. 

» • "The Iron- Horse," ninth week at 
Orauman's Kgyptian, was Just a b{t 

^off. as were the other houses about 
town. Had not Sid Grauman antl- 

y clpated some such . oondUloa it ia 

' likely that It would have been fur- 
ther off, but Grauman injected some 
special stunts for the week which 
aided in keeping the gross around 
ISl.OOO. 

V Hespst Gets Week 

%. "Introduce Me," a Douglas Mac- 

-■ Lean feature, for a one-week en- 

«^ gagement at the Criterion, had been 
booked In for two weeks, but as the 
Hearst organization wanted to get 
an opening for Marlon Davles In 
"Zander the Great" prior to the 
opening of the newest Gloria Swan- 
son picture at the Million Dollar, 
April 24, a deal was made whereby 

4 MacLean gave up its second week 
at this house. An ezceptionatly 
Kood prolog, probably one of the 
best seen in this town In months, 



CHICAGO'S $50,000 
MARKS END OF 
LOOPS SLUMP 



McVicker* Also Had 

Go6d Holy Week 

with $24,500 



■ V. ' '^- ' '• Chicago, April 21. 

Foiuowln^ lA considerable depres- 
sion at the . box offices tbe general 
slump was lifted with the Easter 
programs back to normal. The Chi- 
cago, with a "Syncopated Spring 
Festival." hit 160,000—120,000 In ex- 
cess of the previous week. 

McVlckers slipped over another 
winning week with Buster Keaton in 
"Seven Chances." The house has 
been going along consistently and 
was the only one of the loop picture 
theatres to withstand the slump. 

"Romola." at the Roosevelt, con- 
nected solidly in its second ^ek, 
registering here the best in the past 
three months. It will remain here 
two weeks longer, closing a week 
from &turday. Jackie Coogan in 
the "Rag Man" will depart from the 
Orpheura Friday, concluding four 
weeks that wUl gross around $35,000. 
Estimates for Last Week 

Chtcaoo — "Learning to I>oye" (Ist 
Natl) (4,S00; S0-7S). Backed by a 
strong special program "Syncopated 
Spring Festival" (several st&ndard 
turns), had one of the biggest weeks 
since last "Syncopation Show," ring- 
ing up total of $51,000. 

MoVickers — "Seven Chances" 
(Metro-Goldwyn) (2.400; 50-75). 
Thla Buster Keaton feature is great 
audience picture lor those who care 
for laughs. "Comedy Week" would 
have been appropriate billing for 
this week's attractions. Counted up 
around $24,500, 



1AST LAUGH" Wim 3 
AIDS GOT $1230 



Keaton's "Seven Chances" 

Did Best Last Week 

With $18,000 



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Washington, April 21. 

Estimated Population. 46(MX>0; 
150,000 Colored 

A come-back at the several box 
offices was naturally expected fol- 
lowing the Lenten period, with It 
pretty well conceded that Buster 
Keaton's "Seven Chances" would 
cop the gravy on the week, which 
It did. 

"The Last Laugh." the tJerman- 
made Universal Is handling, was a 
"critics' picture." They all raved 
about It. Shown at the Rlalto, there 
were four contributing causes: The 
long-haired Jazz players. the 
House of David Band, second, af- 
ter-Lent rebound; third, "Our Gang 
Ciomedy," and fourth, the picture, 
llhe running order can be switched 
around in any manner, bat still ihe 
f4ct stands that each ' of the four 
contributed. 

It was hard to dope JackleXoo-, 
gkn ip his latest, "The Rag Man," 
at the Metropolitan. Business 
seemed to be top notch ai all times, 
and then, on the other hand, unex- 
pected things were recorded. The 
J<fcal dallies all picked up Variety's 
story on Jackie retiring, apd this 
aided materially toward tl^e end of 
the week. 

Estimates for La it Week , 

CoUHnbia-^Pola Negri In "The 
Charmer F. P.) (1,2S2: S5-60). Al- 
ways gets money her^.' "This time 
little off; about $12,500. 

Metropolitan-— Jackie Coog^an In 
"The Rag Man" (1,542; 85-50). 
Tough veek to Judge; attendance 
steady, but never Jammed. Around 
$11,000 fair estimate. 

Palace — Buster Keaton in "Seven 
Chances" (MetrorGoldwyn) (2,4$2; 
35j50). Always * boosts receipts. 
.Additional publicity not only 
throughout week preceding, but 
with advent In town of Metro-Gold- 
wyn trackless train. Another good 
break Was Lambert Beatus landing 
several parties of school girls vis- 
iting Washlnlrton. EiStimated uni^ 
expected additional 2,600 admissiona 
.from this source alone. Although 
Friday night dropped, due to the 
weather, Saturday rebounded, and 
it looks as if Keaton attracted very 
close to $18,000. 

Rislto— "The Last Lfiugh" (1.987; 
35-50). Situation covered above. 
Long-haired players again went 
over with bang; $12,300 on week, 
this Week 

Columbia, Gloria Swanson in 
"Madame Sans Gene" (P.); Metro- 
{K>lltan, Norma Talmadge In "The 
Lady" (Ist N.); Palace, "Man and 
Maid" (M-G); Rlalto. ''On Thin 
Ice" (Warner). 



Why Capitol 

Does BuftineM 



Editor Variety. 

I noted your article whera 
you called attention to the phe- 
nomenal business being done at 
the Capitol Theatre. Chicago, 
was unezplalnable on account 
of the theatre being unable to 
secure good picture service and 
that the stage shows were 
ordinary and mediocre. 

Would like to call your at- 
tention to the common gossip 
arounZ Chicago and the movie 
world that nothing less than 
the stage productions are- put- 
ting the Capitol over. It is true 
that good picture service, up 
to the present date, has not 
been obtainable for the Capitol. 
It therefore fell to the Pro- 
duction Department to exert 
all of their energy t«) put the 
house over with stage produc- 
tions, which has successfully 
been done to. date. - 
In as much as all Chicago, 

' the theatre and picture indus- 
try, and the pubMc in general. 

' acknowledge the above facts it 
i$ difllcult to understand Just 
wfaiere Variety reaches its con- 
clusion that the phenomenal , 
huslness done at tbe Capitol is 
unexplalnable. ^ 

NATIONAL THEATRES CORP. 
By Fraticia A. Mangan. 

Production Manager. 



BOSTON NORMAL 



No Qrsat Jn«rease' in Business Easter 
Week 



Boston, April 21. 
(Drawing Population, M(MN)0) 

Nothing startling in business fol- 
lowing Easter. The doi>e is locally 
that with the raft.of new attractions 
in town in the legitimate fleld many 
of the niovle patrons splashed with 
a trip to the legit im)\te houses, 
thereby cutting the profits of the 
pi cure houses. 

Last Week's Cstimates 

Fenway (1,500; 50-75)— "Men and 
Women," $8,060. 

8Ut« (4,000; 60-75)— "Lady In the 
Night" and "Seven Chances," $17.- 
500. 

Park— "Romola." |8,0<Kr. 

Tretnont Temple — "Que Vadls" (2d 
week). 



I 



V 



attendance 

gross intake was not what the pic 
ture warranted. It anoears as 
thougtt were the picture to have re- 
mafned a second week, the intake 
would have been greater than it 
was on the flrst week. 

"The Trlflers," a B. P. Schulberg 
Production at the California, did 
not seem to get started. Its flrst 
four days showed less than $2,000, 
With no life around the house for 
the rest of the week. 

"Quo Vadls" moved over from the 
Criterion to Miller's, did fairly well 
getting around $1,000 for the flrst 
four days, which is an achievement 
at this house for any second-run 
picture of late. 

"Goose" Oivsa 

rrhe Goose Hangs High," taken 
from the Metropolitan to the Rlalto, 
was another of tt.e divers. It seems 
as though the patrons here who pay 
about the same to see a picture as 
they do at the Metropolitan, only 
a few hlocks away, resent a second- 
run here, and sort Of shy from the 
box office Mien they come along. 

"Beauty and the Bad Man" at the 
Forum caused no one to get ex- 
cited. Folks In the neighborhood 
of this house 6wn automobiles, and 
With favorable weather use them. 
Estimatss for Last Week 

California— "The Triflers't (Schul- 
.berg) (2,000; 25-86). Not many 
Journeying over to Main street to 
see this product. Fairly good pic- 
ture, but business far below average 
house has been getting of late. 
13,500. 

Million Dollar— "The' Spaniard" 
(F. P.) (2,200; 26-8fe). Rather tough 
road for sheik picture In second 
week. Weather, of course, some- 
what responsible. $10,004. 

Metropolitsn— "The Air Mall" (F. 
P.) (3,700; 26-65). Gilda Gray, 2nd 
week, really ' responsible for kross. 
Around general average business, 
127,300. 

Qrsuman's Egyptian — "The Iron 



If yoB don't Advertise hi 




extra nickels, with picture and story 
ordinary. Around $3,800. 

Orpheum— "The Rag Man" (Met- 
ro-Goldwyn) (77$; 50). Third week 
saw slight drop In the business, with 
another drop being anticipated dur- 
ing current week. Picture pulls out 
Friday, lasting four weeks in all. 
Reached a little over $8,000. 

Randolph— "Up the Ladder- (Uni- 
versal) (650; 46). With very little 
overflow to draw from house de- 
pended upon own attraction for 
business, with result receipts only 
reached $3,900. 

Roos«velt — "Romola" (Metro- 
Goldwyn') (1.400; SO-60-75). Second 
week Improvement over initial week. 
Picture looks like it will stand up 
for balance of four weeks' engage- 
ment. Last week's receipts took con- 
siderable Jbitop over previous week, 
ringing up toUI of |n,200. 

■ • 

: Wilkis doing with MaeLean 
Los Angeles, April 21. 

Alfred Wllkle has tendered his 
resignation as director of publicity 
for Sam Goldwyn. He will All a 
slinllar position v^ith Douglas Mac- 
Dion. 



Horse" (Fox) (1,800; 50-1.65), Ninth 
week this picture again did well. 
$21,200. 

Loew's State— "Sally" (Ist Nat'l.) 
(2,400; 25-86). Colleen Moore seems 
craze of town, with business record 
for this time of year. $26,900. 

Criterion— "Introduce Me" (A. E.) 
(1,600: 40^65). This Douglas Mac- 
Eean picture is corker. Aided by 
atmospheric prolog did very big. 
$8,700. 

Forum — "Beauty and the Bad 
Man" (P. D. C.) (1.800: 35-66). :falr 
picture but rather hard tussle as 
neighborhood outdoor weather. 
$5,100. 

Miller's— "Quo Vadls" (1st Nat'l.) 
(900; 25-75). Did exceptionally good, 
ahead of other «econd-rian attrac- 
tfotis over here of late. $1,600. 

Cameo— "Secrets of the Night" 
(800: 25-35). Average this house 
has been going of late. $2,000. 

Rialto^"The Goose Hangs High" 
(F. P.) (900; 35-65). Second -run in 
spoh close proximity to house where 
It had Its initial showing this Crune 
ProAustidn somewhat of disappoint- 
ment from bos 6<nce standpoint 



Beers, Casting: Agent, 
Given Divorce on Coast 

Los Angeles, April 2L 
Fred C. Beers, casting agent, was 
granted a divorce from Mary O. 
Beers, actress, on grounds of cruelty. 
The decree was granted by Superior 
Court Judge Bates. 

Beers has a $250,000 alienation 
suit against Victor Shertzlnger. pic- 
ture director, pending before Judge 
Woods. It had been set for trial 
this month, but baa been put over 
until September. In his complaint 
Beers accuses the director of having 
stolen the affections of ^is wife. 

Shertzlnger denied the charge In 
flUng an answer and branded the 
action as blacIunalL 



8. GoMstone. for five years man- 
ager of the St. John (N. B.) ex- 
change of Independent Films, has 
been transferred to Montreal where 
he will act as a sales representa- 
tive between Montreal and Toronto. 



Naming the Baby 



Washington. April 31. 

Patricia Carter Connelly Is 
the name the young daughter 
of Major and Mrs. Jack Con- 
nelly , is to carry through her 
life. The Carter portton of the 
title is in honor of Congress- 
man Carter, of Massachusetts, 
with whom Jack Connelly flrst 
went to Washington In the ca- 
pacity as secretary. 

The date of the christening 
has not been set. ., 

For a whlla It looked as 
though the Major was going to 
insist on burdening down the 
young lady with Patricia Har- 
rison McCarthy Carter Con- 
nelly, but Anally comprised 
with the Patricia for Senator 
Pat Harrison, of Mississippi, 
the Carter fof* t^AiCongreasr 
man atkd Jeff McCarthy was 
left out In the cold. ... 



House Manager Arresled 
For Chance Game Stunt 

St. Louis, April 21. 

Another house exploitation stunt, 
one Involving . prizes, when Louis 
Stahl. owner of the Union here, was 
arrested Sunday and charged with 
operating a game of chance. He 
had offered children attending the 
Sunday mating a chance to wia as 
much as $2. Each c^^lld's ticket 
number and numbered envelope were 
given at the door an^ln some of the 
envelopes were sticks of candy. In 
others there was money. 

The police intend making a test 

case of Stahl's ofl'ense to test a new 

ruling which prohibits lotteries. 

church bazars and the sutmequent 

gambling which they bring on — 

protected by the chtirch, ' 
"i 

Booking Nickle Film 

John F. MacKenzie, formerly as- 
sociated with J. J.' McCarthy and 
Theodore Mitchell as booker for 
"The fcovered Wagon" and "The 
Ten Commandments." has aligned 
himself with Burr Nickle to explain 
and book the latter's p'cture, "Won- 
ders of the Wild," at the Broadway 
theatre, two weeks ago. 

MacKenzie has lined up several 
weeks In Pennsylvania for the pic- 
ture in the Commerford houses, 
starting with Easton tknd playing 
Allentown, Lebanon, Wllkes-Barre, 
Scranton, Harrlsburg and WUIams- 
port. ' 

The company starts the circuit 
next week, carrying with It thi-ee 
cars to ballyhoo. Including the spe- 
cial bus with the callaphone. 



iS^LiK. 



tjtfi.'^ 



iJ^-»r '^-iviVi^tVfcSr 



Has Lefty Flynn Walked? 

• Los Angeles, April 21. 

Looks like all buslpess relations 
l>etween Maurice (Lefty) Flynn an\J 
Globe Pictures Corpration have been 
severed. When Flynn failed to ap- 
pear Thursday at the studio to be- 
gin work on "High and Handsome," 
a Gerald Bcaqmont story, the Globe 
executives decided to call oft the 
production. 

It is understood (hat Flynn was 
dlNSotlsfled for a long time with pic- 
ture^ he has rtiade updcr ^iirecUon 
»r Harry Garson«,.And has bpcp iopKr 
Ing for an opportunity to, leave! his 
contract. ^ 



$26,0(I0AND(21^ 
ATSTANLEYAND 
FOX LAST WEEK 

'<Q«io VadU" Got Big 

Noise — 'Charley's Aunt' 

Good Showing 



Philadelphia, April 21. 

The tr^a>endou8 business of 'Quo 
Vadis" was the feature of the town 
at the -Arcadia in fllhis last week. 

Another big money maker in a 
h,ouse of much greater capacity was 
"Charley's Aunt," but was not so 
not^le because of the larger num- 
tor of seats at the Stanton, where 
this old cothedy was shown. Busl- 
niess M'fts Quoted at nearly $11,500 
over $4,500 better than "The Thun- 
dering Herd" did its last week thftre. 
"Charley's Aunt" will stay three or 
four week at least and will be fol- 
lowed by Swanson In "Madame Sans 
Genb." 

Both the Stanley and Fox had ex- 
celWnt weeks, each recording a clean 
gain over the preceding six days. 
The Stanley had "Seven Chances," 
with Buster Keaton, and although ' 
the critics said it wasn't as funny as 
some Keaton pictures, buslneHs was 
Just OS good. Ricardo Martin and 
Grace Wagner, soloists, were added, 
but the big feature, perhaps vying ' 
with the Alms In drawing power, 
was Alexander Klrlloff and his Rus- 
sian Balalaika Orchestra, which re- 
ceived big anplause at every per- 
formance: Business went to $26,000, 
the best the house has done in a 
couple of months. "< 

The Fox had Dorothy Jardon and" 
others- with the fllm feature, "Men 
and Women," a picture above the 
average of this house's photoplays. 
4the combination, plus the after- 
Lenten comeback pushed the gross 
up to around $21,500 or a little bet- 
ter. - 
this Week 

This week's pictured include some 
likely looking box ofSce wallops, 
with "The Lady" at the Stanley out- 
standing. 

The Fox has a bill that does not 
quite measure up to recent pro- 
grams. . The picture Is '.'Wings of 
Chance," substituted for another,- 
which was censored at the last min- 
ute. A pianolog, dances by Grant 
and Wing and the popular 1812 
Overture by the house orchestra • 
complete the bill. 

The Karlton has "I Want My 
Man" and the Aldlne, Arcadia and 
Stanton holdovers. js 

Estimates of Last Week 

Stanley (4,000; $5-50-75)— "Seven 
Chances" (M.-O.) Buster Keaton 
Qlm popular. Bill splendid with 
added attractions. Beat $26,000. 

Stanton (1,600:. $5-60-76).— "Char- • 
ley's Aunt" (P. iJ. C). First week 
for this comedy wow. ' Around 
$11,600. big for house. Stay indefi- 
nite. 

Aldine (1,600; $1.66)- "The Lost 
WorWI" (1st Nat'l). In eighth week 
fllm q^Ined a little. Quite remark- 
able. Around $$,«00. Last week. 
"Grass" to succeed: 

Afcsdia (800; 50)— "Quo Vadis* ' 
(1st Kat'I). Opened with tremen- 
dous bang, breaking bouse record 
flrst d6.y, with capacity at all seven 
performances, and turnaway. Good 
all week, although easing off Friday 
and Saturday, with usual shore ex- 
odua Between $8,000 and $9,000, 
nearer latter figure. 

Fox (J.OOO; 99)— "Men and Wom- 
en" (F. P.). Picture considered far 
above i^verage of those shown at 
this house. Bill also good, with, 
Dorothy Jardon at top. Better than 
$21,600. 

Karlton (1.100; 60)— "A Kiss In 
tl\* Dark" (F. P.). Improvement on 
recent weeks at this hojise. but not 
good by any means. Beat $3,000 on 
week. 



F. B. O. Shake-up 

LOS Angeles, April 21. 
Major ET. C. 8. Thompson, man- 
aging director of the Film Booking 
Offlce, arrived here Saturday, with 
his presence said tp precipitate a 
shake-up in the executive staff at 
the looal studio. . 

Joe Schnitser. vice-president ol 
the concern. leaves for New York 
the latter part of the week after a 
taur,Aveeks' stiiy her^. 
;j....r- > '■; 

NOT mSS SHIPMAN'S ZOO 

Tlie rish-Schurnian Corporation, 
owners of Nell Shipman's Zoo at 
Coolln, Idaho, deny the establish- 
ment will be sold at auction. 3.9 
Vhrlety stated last week. 

Fej-dinand SchUrman. president of 
tlie ^ftncern. states that Mi-^s Sliip- 
mnn expects to return there this,^ 
silnin^or and prdonce. under I'C' / 
(OWn,' n^anagement. an eight reel,- 
Ntorti^west feature, aslns 'he ani-. / 



Wednesday, April 22, 1929 



PICTURES 



VARIETY 



SI 



mY PICKED UP LAST WEEK 
WITH RIVOU GIVING KICK 



$52,000 at Capitol, with $31,000 at Strand, While 
Tom Mix Sent Piccadilly to $17,000— Gloria 
Swanton's Opening at $5 Per, Drew $2,495 



Broadway's biggest kick last week 
aa tar as the box offices are con- 
cerned came at the tall end of the 
week with the advent of Gloria 
Bwanson's "Madame Sans Gene" at 
the Rlvoli. Friday night the pic- 
ture had its world's premiere with 
the box office scaled for the single 
performance only at $5. Bringing 
in this picture broke Into the reg- 
ular week-to-week change of pol- 
icy at the house with Sunday open- 
ings. "The Code of the West." 
which opened the previous Sunday, 
closed Thursday night with $12,202 
to its credit. 

The Friday night opening found a 
lot of movie mad fans in the city 
fighting to give up the |6 to be on 
deck for the big doing, with the re- 
sult that 12,496 was in for the single 
performance, although there were 
a host of invited guests present on 
Annie Oakleys. Saturday, with the 
regular box office scale in force and 
opening at 10.30 a. m., the house 
played to $6,768.90 on the day. Sun- 
day it was said that the house rec- 
ord for a take had been shattered. 

All along the street last week was 
A notlcable revival of Interest in 
What the picture houses were offer- 
ing. As an instance Tom Mix In 
"The Riders of the Purple Sage" 
put the Piccadilly on the map again 
after there had been a slump there 
for Ave weeks or so, and $17,160 was 
the story its box office told when 
the flnal reckoning was made. The 
Colony also picked up considerably 
with "The Wizard of Ot," although 
the greater part of the play the 
bouse got was due to kiddle patron- 
age at the matinee performance, 
with the result a little better than 
$14,000. 

"Proud Flesh" at the Capitol 
seemed to hit about right with the 
metropolitan public, as Is witnessed 
by the receipts of $52,100, while at 
the Strand with "His Supreme Mo- 
ment" as the attractions for the 
11th Anniversary Week the results 
were $31,600. 

The Rlalto "Adventure," without 
aames that meant anything partic- 
ular, held $18,391. the picture itself 
holding the Interest. 

"Charley's Aunt" at the Cameo 
^ did a comeback for about $1,000 
over the previous week and turned 
Id $8,706, while at the Astor the 
10th and flnal week of "The Lost 
World" showed $12,800. The pic- 
ture moved out to make way for 
•Tree and Equal," opening Sunday 
night and closing Saturday (if it 
remains that long). It was an 
•Ight-year-old feature that had 
never been shown, and when it 
flnally did come along it was 
laughed off the screen. 

The Fox people brought "The 
Fool" to town at the Central again, 
changing the policy to two-a-day 
from a grind and doing fairly well 
the first week. 

"Grass" at the Criterion played 
to $10,385.50, a slight drop from the 
previous week. 

Eatimatea for Last Week 

Aator— "The Lost World" (1st 
Nat'l) (1,131: $1.65-$2.20). Last 
week, flnal of 10-week run, $12,800. 

Cameo— "Charley's Aunt" (P. D. 
C.) (549; 60-85). Like fabled brook 
this screen comedy seems to go on. 
Holy Week business dropped to 
$7,863 in this little house, but last 
week pull returned for $8,705. in Jess 
than 600 seating capacity. 

Capitol— "Proud Flesh* (M.-G.) 
(8,460; 50-$1.65). Big house was an- 
other that came back, last week 
rolling up $62,100, Jumping about 
$13,000 over previous week. Show 
around the picture stood up and the 
picture proved a wow. 

Central— "The Fool" (Fox) (922; 
$1-65). Switched policy of Central 
Pack to two-a-day for this picture. 
Business first week $7,800, with dal- 
lies all giving the picture a break. 

Colony— "The Wizard of Oz" (1. 
«. Chadwick) (1,980; 50-85-99). 
Did a considerable comeback at the 
box office through medium of at- 
^f^cting kiddies for afternoon shows. 
Night performances, however, were 
off In attendance. Showed litUe 
better than $14,000. 

Criterion— "Grass** (F. P.) (608; 
$1-65). AlthouKh in reality a fcenic. 
picture proving novel draw. Busi- 
ness Btandlns up remarkably well. 
I^Kt week, $10,385.50. 

Piccadilly — "Uiders of the Pr.rplp 
Snge" (Fox) (1.360; 50-85-0!)). i>fr- 
ond Mix wrstern for Broiidw. v i>ri'- 
release showing. Although . • ime 
did not seem to stand up from crit- 
ical viewpoint, pulled the Pl.raailly 
put of box olTice slump it liaa been 
in for past live weeks. Mix's name 
and tremendous publicity he pot in 
•*few York before leaving for Kurope 
can be counted as responslblp for 
rejuvenation of box office. Week 
Kot $17,150. while week before had 



$30300 FOR "SALLY" AT 
WARFIELDLAST WEEK 



Granada Denoted Loss in B. 

0. Through Ash and 

Band Absent 



San Francisco, April 21. 

Colleen Moore in "Sally." aided 
and abetted by one of the best Fan- 
chon and Marco stage presentations 
ever attempted in San Francisco, 
ran away from the town, but "The 
Dressmaker from Paris" held the 
little flapper star to a close second, 
with the other houses dropping 
away. Easter Sunday was hot and 
beautiful, but the visitors brought 
into town by the visit of 145 batile- 
shlps made up for the opposition of 
the weather. 

Estimates for Laat Waak . 

Loew'a Warficld — Colleen Moore 
in "Sally** (First Nafl ran up gross 
second only in thip house to "Class- 
mates. $30,300. 

California — "Dressmaker from 
Paris** (F. P.). Good campaign put 
this attraction into attention and, 
with added punch of style show to 
fit in wih Easter, house grossed $19,- 
700. Max Dolin and his music con- 
tinue to please. 

Granada — Richard DI? la "Too 
Many Kisses'* didn't do too much 
business, for it drew only $17,100. 
First week without Paul Ash at this 
house in three years. Box office 
plainly evidences Paul is gone. 

Imperial — "Quo Vadls?" got away 
to good start. Old standby is evi- 
dently new to this generation. $15,- 
100. 



Without Billing Act or 
Film, State Did $20,000 

Cleveland, April 21. 
Drawing Population, 1,500.000 

The mice Jumped out of the ol^ 
socks and the hoarded Lent dough 
is now once more in circulation in 
Cleveland. Everybody got their 
share, from the peanut venders to 
the box office. 

George Dumond, manager of 
Loew*s State, put over a nifty -fo 
big business. Not having a name in 
his vaudeyille and picture bill that 
meant big money in lights, he put 
on a "Take-A-Chance" week and 
they went for it. 

Eatimatea for Laat Waek 

Stillman (1.600; 40-75)— "Great 
Divide'*; nice play; around $15,000 
and second week. 

Alley (3,300; 30-50)r— "Declasse," 
with Corinne Griffith; about $12,500. 

State (3,900; 25-50)— Grab-bag 
Idea did usual $20,000. This was 
great, as they bought blind, not 
knowing the picture in advance. 
Credit to Dumond. 

Hipp (4,000; 25-50)— Lot of vaude- 
ville and pictures gave this split 
week mastodon $14,500. 

Park (2,900; 25-40) — "Men and 
Women**; happiness at $7,000. 

Circia (1,400; 25-40)— Increase In 
prices on "The Last Laugh'* as- 
sisted by Emerson Gills Bandits; 
went up to $4,000. This is big here. 

Quinn Martin Sailing 
Quinn Martin, motion picture 
editor of the New York "World,** 
sails for Europe in June. Wells 
Root will pinch-hit during Martin's 
absence. 



WIDE VARIETY OF FILM 
IN BALTO. LAST WEEK 



been $9,0C0. leaving Mix responsible 
for almost 100 percent tilt. 

Rialto — "Adventure** (F. P.) 
(1,960; 50-85-99). Picture pulled 
money without star names to flash. 
Couple of thou under previous week, 
but $18,391 at flnal count. 

Rivoli — "Madame Sans Gene" 
"The Code of the AVest" (F. P.) 
(2200; 50-85-99). Latter picture 
held house for first live days, open- 
ing Sunday and closing *rhur8day, 
getflnp gross of $12,202. Friday 
night Gloria Swanson had her $5 
opening at the house, appearing in 
person. Number of invited guests, 
but also strong demand for tickets 
from public, with $2,495 In the house 
at $5 per, first time anything like it 
has occurred on Broadway for mo- 
tion picture the.itre. Streets Jammed, 
police reserves and all the trlnimin's. 
Regular adml.«!9lon after Friday. 

Strand — "His Supreme Moment" 
(Goldwyn-lst Natl) (2,900; 36-66- 
85), This Fitzmaurice directed fea- 
ture, with several color sequences, 
got considerable play last week, 
turning $81,600. Color atuff and 
some corking bathing scenes In al- 
together seemingly »ot the money. 



"Greed" Unsuccessfully Tries 

for 2d Run — Two Pictures 

Shove Up Gross $3,000 



Baltimore, April 21. 

The Century and the Rivoli last 
week stepped away from the pro- 
cession. 

"Romola** at the Lyceum waa the 
event of the week, through the i>er- 
sonal appearance of the Misses Gish 
on Easter Monday, but while the 
draw was good in comparison with 
the Aim's record elsewhere, it never 
attained to big box office figures. 
Estimataa for Laat Waak 

Lyceum— (60-1.50). "Romola." Oft 
to good start. Business satisfactory 
compared with other cities. In for 
two weeks. 

Century — (3,300; 80-76), *'Dress- 
maker From Paris.** Strong box 
office card and gave the house the 
best week*s business In two months 
with gross of $18,000. Increase of 
$3,000. 

New— (1,900; 25-50), "Dixie Handi- 
cap." Came back from pre-Easter 
slump, but race film showed nothing 
sen.satlonal. $10,000. 

Rivoli— (2,300; 25-76), "The Lady." 
Exceptionally big week for house 
that has few bad ones. 

Hippodrome— (3.200; 25-76), 
"Greed" and vaudeville. The Von 
Strohelm film (second local run) 
crippled holiday trade at this popu- 
lar family house. Patrons openly 
resented this one and, aside from its 
artistic merit, film once more dem- 
onstrated lack of box office null. 
About $9,500. 

Garden — (2,800; 25-50), "The 
Deadwood Coach," and vaudeville. 
Tom Mix and sage brush once more. 
Receipts up $3,000 and for a toUl of 
$12,000. 

Parkway--(1,400; 25-50), "The Air 
Mall.** Pretty tough work for pub- 
licity man putting this one over 
coming on heels of several other 
aviation pictures. J^ucceeded re- 
markably well. Small up-town house 
grossed close to $5,500. 
„ "Metropolitan- (l,500i 15-60), 
Recompense.*' Advertising featured 
this as sequel to "Simon Called 
Peter," latter sex sensation In the 
local legit last fall. Satisfactory 
week. 

Thia Week 
Lyceum, "Romola'* (2d week); 
Rivoli, "Declasse"; Century, 
"Madame Sans Gene'*; New, "Se- 
crets of the Night**; Garden. 
"Daughters of the Night"; Park- 
way, "Coming Through"; Hippo- 
drome, "The Painted Flapper"; 
Metropolitan, "My 'Wife and I." 



Buffalo Back Into Stride 
With $18,000 at Hip 

Buffalo, Apvl' 21. 

Back to normalcy* at local box 
offices last week. Nothinjr extraor- 
dinary in evidence and sales moving 
steadily were far under top speed. 
Estimates for Last Week 

Hipp.— 2,400; 50). "Dorothy Ver- 
non of Haddon Hnll." started the 
week slow. Picked up before mid- 
dle of week and came down home 
stretch to capacity. Picture sur- 
rounded by one of heaviest show.^ 
house has had In some timo. $18,000. 

Lafayette Square.— (3,400; 35-50). 
"Idle Tongues" and vaudeville. 
Easter week always develops real 
business. Business satisfactory last 
week, although not extraordinary. 
Estimated between $17,000 and $18,- 
000. 

Loew's State.— "Dick Turpln'* and 
vaudeville. Tom Mix developing 
into real feature here, productive of 
good returns for some time. Good 
vaudeville preceded feature. $15,000. 



LOEW, INC., TRADING HEAVY 

Tops List of Sales — Stock Hits High 
Mark During Last Week 



Loew's, Inc., was the leader in 
sales on the exchange yesterday, 
and during the last week the stock 
"touched its high mark of the year. 
This latter was the caune of huge 
rejoicing In the Loew offices. The 
reason for the boost undoubtedly Is 
the fact that the Metro-Goldwyn 
salesmen are In New York at a con- 
vention and the executives might 
want to send them into the field 
with an impression of the strength 
of the organization. 

Other amusement stocks just 
about held their level. 

Yesterday's prices were: 

8al^!>.HlK*i. Low, C^nv. Chjr». 
Kaj»tman KoA 4(10 J<>0 lOU )(* 

Famous Play. 4.700 96H '■<"* i^H -' 

Do. pref 300 KXm lOiV'i 1»'4 — 'i 

Loew'*. Il>c...»,HO0 2f*% '.IK 28 -t- ', 

UMfO-boM .. 200 19V4 1»H i»'i ... 

Orpheum .... 1.000 27^4 27Vi SV* ■•• 
Curb 

BjilM.Hli* Low. Cioii*. Cbg». 

M. P. 0»p. C. 100 IVA iTii 17H .■ 

Path* n 4414 43'i *3'/3 -1'4 

•L'nlvorwil i., ■■•., 

W»n>«T Broa.. 2.900 1614 55^4 :«',4 + '-« 

190 mi*a or fvoutkine. 



"m PICTURE FOR DUMBBELLS" 
AND K. C. FANS ACCEPTED HINT 



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Last Laugh" Fell Down Last Week— ''Sackcloth 
and Scarlet" Anothec Disappointment at New- 
man — Critics, However, Liked "Laugh* 



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$8,000 EACH IN TWO 
PROVIDENCE HOUSES 



"Charley's Aunt" Takes Rec- 
ord at Rialto— "Dressmaker 
from Paris" Nearly a Cluck 



Providence, April 21. 
(Drawing population, 300,000) 

"Charley's Aunt'* at the baby Rl- 
alto, and "Declasse'* at the Majes- 
tic, largest theatre here, each gross- 
ing over $8,000, were high last week, 
with the other first-run houses not 
coming back so strong after the 
Lenten slump. 

Lon Chaney In "The Monster** 
failed to click so very well at the 
Victory, and Dick Barthelmeas also 
fell down somewh.it as a name draw 
in "New Toys'* at the Strand. Biz 
at both houses was fair, neverthe- 
less. "The Dressmaker from Paris*' 
(F. P.) at the uptown Modern, nar- 
rowly escaped being an out and out 
flop. 

Last Week's Estimates 

Majestic — (2,800; 10-15-25-40). 
'Declasse'* (Ist Natl.) and "Mar- 
riage In Transit** (Fox). Name and 
French title both good draws. Best 
in weeks. Around $8,000. 

Strand— (2,200; 15-25-40). "New 
Toys'* (1st Nat'l.) and "Who 
Cares?*' (state rights). Barthelmess' 
name draw, not so good. Slightly 
off, but considered quite good at 
$7,200. 

Victory— (1,950; 16-26-40). "The 
Monster** (M.- G.), and "Dangerous 
Innocence** (U.), Week started off 
big, but fell slightly later. Off, but 
not so badly, at $7,000. 

Modern — (1.600; 10-16-25-40). 
"The Dressmaker from Paris** (F. 
P.), and "Percy" (state rights). Al- 
most a cluck. Around $4,000. 

Rialto — (1,448; 10-16-25-40). 
"Charley's Aunt'* and "iSuper Speed" 
(state rights). R.*cord -breaking 
week for little house. Well over 
$8,000. (Gross for seven days, as 
picture opened Saturday, doing 
$1,700 on flrst day). 

This Week 

Majestic, "The Spaniard*' and 
"What Three Men Wanted"; Str.ind, 
'The Midnight Girl'* and "The Par- 
asite"; Victory, "The Denial and 
"The Mad v Whirl"; Modem, 
"Madam Sans Gene'* and "Breaking 
Ice'*: Rialto, "Charley's Aunt*' and 
"Super- Speed" (both second week). 

Mexico Lifting Vita Ban 
Through Hays' Efforts 

Washington, April 21. 

Mexico, it Is quite definitely un- 
derstood here, is to lift the em- 
bargo, which has been in existence 
for a considerable period, against 
Vltagraph's productions. It is ex- 
pected that the ban will be with- 
drawn within the next month. 

The Government of Mexico has 
been very vigilant in seeing that 
nothing belittling the Mexican is 
shown throughout that country, and, 
as far as possible have attempted 
to have such picture* barred from 
the screens here in the United 
States. 

The files of the State Department 
will disclose that full credit for the 
exi)ected Vitagraph return to the 
good graces of the Mexican Govern- 
ment, the ban having been brought 
about through the showing of that 
company's picture, "The Agent.** Is 
due to the efforts of Will H. Hays. 

Though Vitagraph has withdrawn 
from the Hays' organization it is 
seen here that this did not stop the 
"Czar of the Movies*' from finish- 
ing up a job once started. 



FOX BACK EAST 

William Fox arrived in New 
York from the coast Friday of last 
week and immediately started a 
series of meetings In his New York 
offices to work out the details of 
production of the product for 
1925-20. The Fox international 
sales convention in to be held In 
New York next month, and the 
hoad of the corporation is lining up 
the production end to give the sales 
organization the benefit of what 
has been accomplished in the way 
of lining up early productloiw for 
them to sell. 



Kansas City, April 21. 

The reviewers called "The Last 
I<auKh," at the Liberty last week, 
"the perfect picture** and "the 
greatest picture ot the year,*' but 
one qualified his praise with, Tt*8 
not a picture for dumbbells." The 
regulars must have taken the lat- 
ter*8 hint personally, for the week's 
business was as near a flop as the 
house has seen this season. The 
picture was given columns of un- 
purchasable newspaper space, but 
after the opening business was bad- 
ly off. 

The Newman also failed to make 
the mark set by the estimators, the 
picture, "Sackcloth and Scarlet," 
falling to have the appeal needed 
to get the returns. 

Estimates for Last Week 

Mainstreet— "If I Marry Acraln** 
(^Ist Nat'l.) (3,200; 26-50). Rec- 
ulatlon five-act vaudeville bill. Pic- 
ture quite acceptable, but taotise 
has shown many much better; 
around $12,000. 

Newman— "Sackcloth and Scarlet" 
(F. P.) (1,980; 26-60). Added reel 
short one of life of Handel, music 
master, given with an accompani- 
ment of his own compositions by 
the Northeast Tripple Quartet. 
Other acts. Business not up to ex- 
pectation; about $11,000 

Liberty— "The Last Laugh" (U.) 
(1,000; 26-50). Mack Bennett's 
comedy added entertainment. Pro- 
claimed by critics best bet on street, 
but most of the fans called at other 
box offices. Only about $4,000. 

Royal— "A Kiss in the Dark" 
(F. P.) (920; 85-60). "Dog Days," 
Our Gang comedy, and Rubert 
Bruce scenic additional units. Cc.se 
of giving public what it wanted. 
Best gross house has bad with 
ordinary projgram -picture for •ome 
time; $7,000. 

other first-run offering*, **!»»• 
Silent Accuser," Vantages; "Hl» 
Last Race,** Globe. 



TOPEKA COMES BACK 



Topeka, Kan., April 21. 
(Drawing Population, 70,000) 

Easier week showed a big increas* 
in business for Topeka theatres, 
nearly doubling that of Holy Week 
chiefly because the attiactlons of- 
fered were about twice the quality 
of those offered the week previous. 

The week was marked by the re- 
vival in Topeka after a five-year 
vacation of the stock company. The 
Waddell Players moved here from 
Wichita Monday, opening In the New 
Grand for an indeflnlte stay. 
Weather was none too good the flrst 
half of the week, but the talk bad 
gone about that Waddell and his 
supporters were "good,** and by Fri- 
day and Saturday the capacity of 
the Grand was nearly taxed. 

"The Thundering perd" was the 
best bet of the picture offerings. A 
similar business is forecast for the 
Cozy this week, "Janice Meredith," 
at this 400-seater. 

Estimates for Last Week 

Isis (700; 40)— "Thundering Herd." 
Town still talking of whirlwind fln« 
Ish. About $2,200. 

Orpheum (800; 80) — "Classmates" 
first half. Good draw. Last half, 
"Daughter of Pleasure." Not so 
good, but supporting bill held it up 
for normal business. About $2,100. 

Coxy (400; 26)— "The Dark Swan" 
got good play. Approximately $1,700. 

Stereoscopic Pictures 

Los Angeles, April 21. 

The newest thing to reach Holly- 
wood is the stereoscopic picture. 

They were shown in Hollywood 
by the inventor, Fred N. Hallett, of 
Seattle. Interested with him is his 
nephew, Hallet Abend, a local news- 
paperman. Hallett, the Inventor, 
has spent 11 years* time in perfect- 
ing his secret. He says he has con- 
stnicted many intricate picture 
cameras in seeking for the right 
one and has had to discard them 
all until he hit upon the present 
device, a combination of shutter 
and lenses. 

Hallett says be will commence 
the manufacture of his device im- 
mediately and will open a plant In 
Los Angeles. 



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Wednesday, April 82, 1925 



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INSIDE STUFF 

ON PICTURES 



Cooking of special attractions for the picture houses has aroused the 
enpldlty of several theatrical agents who see In the 10 percent, commis- 
sion on salary of added attractions booked, considerable easy money If 
they can do the booking. A principal trouble with these agent» is that 
they do not understand what they are doing, what picture Snen want 
or whom to go after to make the exhibitor buy. 

The usual "name" that may be thought of by all Is gone after by 
all, but there is no creative minds, with a few exceptions, among the 
ready made picture agents. 

There is a suspicion afloat fhat through the 10 percent, commission also 
that some big time vaudeville agents have arranged under cover to 
book acts into picture houres, without the big time booking oflllces 
wware of It. In fact, one big time agent is said to have taken a number 
Of comedians out of vaudeville to place them In comedy pictures in 
"Hollywood. Besides musical shows taking many vaudevlllians and those 
most valuable to vaudeville as entertainers, the picture field through the 
eooperation of the agent haa become another drain upon the two-a-day. 

Picture house bookings may develop an outstanding name for its 
booking agency. Up to now the one or two leaders In extra attraction 
bookings do not care for presumably good reasons of their own to make 
It prominent or important that they are engaged in that line. Which 
leavM It open for another agency name to step into It. Of the flock of 
the other promiscuous agents attempting to book the added attractions 
(stage) there is none who can walk Into the opening others have left. 
It will have to be a name immediately recognized as representing a 
afaowman, producer and agent, all in one, for those attributes must be 
a part of a successful picture house l>ooklng agent. 

Of a number of "agents" stumbling into the picture field In the way 
most ran Into the small time vaudeville division and then into pro- 
duction (shows) booking, the i>ercentage of agents who have any right 
to claim a knowledge of showmanship Is less than the 10 percent In com- 
mission they want to collect. In fact, the 10 percent Is all they can 
think of which may explain why they know so little about anything else. 

Variety has caused some consternation among the picture agents 
through havinc advertised for exhibitors and attractions to book through 
Variety as an advertising medium. Of course, to build up a personal 
communication avenue through a theatrical paper would cut out the 
Agent, since that booking would be made direct; between the exhibitor 
and the attraction. This the agents say is "Interfering with my busi- 
ness," aa though they had a business or knew anything about the picture 
booking business. 

These ready-made "agents" do not even know the history of agentlng 
tn picture bookings, meaning added attractions. Not one of th.em could 
give at this minute the name of the agent who tried the hardest a long 
time ago to erect a picture booking agency through which he could give 
a consecutive route — and failed. But he failed because the exhibitors 
were not ready for him. They may not be ready now. Only a few 
exliibitorB now what they want. Most of them want to wait until the 
other fellow has found out first. 

There is an actor in New York who has not worked for six months. 
He's ideally set for a picture house showing and would be worth $2,000 
a week to a picture theatre playing extra attractions. Not one agent has 
approached him and not one agent has thought of him, nor has the actor 
himseK thought of It. It only came out the other evening when a 
Variety reporter, a Uttle curious to make certain how these "agents" 
were operating, asked the actor if he had been sought by any agent for a 
picture house booking. He said no. 

No agent need phone in to obtain the name of the actor — it will not 
be given and as Variety reporters do not do a booking business, the 
actor will still be around if any agent can guess who he is. 



contract to Columbia Picture*. Than, •! course, n« negotiation* were 
entered into. 

Several week* ago she was out at one of the large programed atudioa 
and on* of the •xecuUve* got a glimpse of her. ThU executive immedi- 
ately ushered her into the presence of the president of the concern and 
told the Utter that here was a girl with the youth of Norma Shearer 
and the Cac* ot Barbara La Marr; ah* would b* a great bid for tliat 
organization. 

The president agreed and turned to Miss Revere. "We can give you 
a contract and will make a star of you within a year," he said. 

Miss Rever told him the same story aa the other producers. He then 
suggested that if she could break the contract or get rid of it in some 
way he would be glad to have It. 

Miss Revere said she owed her start In pictures to Harry Cohn of the 
Columbia orgauiization and was not inclined to be ungracious toward 
lilm. 

Then the president of this concern got in touch with the producer to 
whom she was under contract and wanted to know if the contract waa 
for sale. The producer replied $100,000 would take her. The telephone 
on the other end hung up. 

With a capital stock of $1,000,000 in $100 shares the Ashevllle (N. C.) 
Motion Pictures Corporation la advertising the stock at par at public 
sale to the citizens of that town. Among other wording, the announce- 
ment says: 

"It is your civic duty to support this enterprise," and again, It is 
your duty to your pocketbook to participate in this splendid invest- 
ment." 

Among the directors are Hamilton Smith and Arthur A. Cadwell. 
Messrs Smith and Cadwell are thusly mentioned: 

"Hamilton Smith and Arthur A. Cadwell, experienced producers of 
Smith-Cadweli productions, have been engaged by Aehevlile Motion 
Pictures Corporation to produce a series of feature motion pictures in 
Ashevllle." 

E. E. Reed is president; C. P. Edwards, vice-president; John A. Bech- 
tel, secretary, and Qilmer V. Wentz, treasurer. 



It looks like the west coast is again on its way to chase the motion 
picture industry which made it possible for the Uttle village of Los 
Angeles to blossom into a city right out of California. The latest nop is 
contained in a state measure directed against the shipping of completed 
negatives out of the state. The idea is that they want to have the 
prints made in California, and on those negatives tliat are being shipped 
out are to have an export tax of 4 cents a foot levied against them. 

Another movement that is under way is to compel all producers to 
deposit the full cost of any production they are going to knake in one 
of the local banks and the salaries for the complete contracts of all of 
the players are also to be deposited in advance and held In escrow. 

The general idea in this would seem to indicate that the State Labor 
Commission has been tiaving trouble with some of the fly-by-night 
producing organizations that have come Into the territory and started 
shooting on a short bankroll, running out on the actors generally. 



A New York film concern Is in the throes of all sorts of Internal 
loggerheads through a desire on the part of a certain element which 
handles its stock i^les (common shares) to oust some of the executives 
in the other departments. 

The kingpin of the stock crowd is said to have his eyes on certain 
offices for relatives and some of his aesociates in his respective branch, 
yet the men in charge at this time are considered experienced in their 
work. 

As it stands, the former executives are sitting tight but fully cogniz- 
ant of the efforts of the sales crowd to land them bag and baggage on 
the outside of the whole proposition. 



When Bstelle Bradley returned to her home town, Atlanta, she sorta 
walked out on the boys, and also demanded of a' picture manager the 
*ame salary for her personal appearance as he had paid Walter Hlers. 
That broke it off. 

EsteUe had been "Miss Atlanta" in a newspaper beauty contest last 
year. After that naturally she left for Hollywood. And after tliat 
EsteUe is said to have picked Up a RItsy way of handling herself that 
just about swamped the home folks when she blew back. E>8tene had 
appeared in one of Jack White's comedie* and the picture was shown in 
Atlanta, but the home folks say EsteUe wasn't In sight long enough to 
get a good flash. That's why the manager of the local Howard thought 
up tb* *cheme of having EsteUe make a personal appearance until 
bearing about the girl's ideas on money. 

EsteUe is back in Hollywood now and may still be fooling around two- 
re«lerB. 



Dorothy Revere, a young Wamims baby star who has achieved con- 
•Iderabl* of a reputation during the past six months, is getting many 
flattering offers from West Coast producers. EUich time an offer was 
made Miss Rever Informed the producer she was under a five year 



Officials of Associated*Pictures handling the Barbara LaMarr output 
for First National deny that "The White Monkey" will be the last of 
her films to receive First National dlstrlbQtlon. The contract calls for 
four more — four a year. 

They point out that First Natioi^al ha* bought pictures from it* pro- 
ducers and shelved them, but that this IUls never happened to a LaMarr 
feature. Following the "W^hite Monkey," completed yesterday (Tuesday), 
no story has been obtained, so It will be about a month before produc- 
tion begins on a new feature. This lapse is said to have given rls* to 
the rumors. "The White Monkey," a picture version of Galsworthy'* 
current novel, will be released July 12. 



Seemingly the oply hitch between Famou* Players exercising it* option 
for the service* of Bebe Daniels i* that Bebe is asking Cor mora money 
and from the present indication it looks a* though she may get It Ml** 
Daniels' contract w'U be finished in July so the chances are that she 
will do about one more picture for F. P. Meantime there is the qusetlon 
of a raise to be battled out. Miss Daniels has been doing remarkably well 
In some of her most recent pictures and "The Manicure Qlrl," to come, 
is said to be one of the best she has done in some time. 



Mike Connelly has disposed of the New England right* to "The Mad 
Marriage" to the Motion Picture Corp., of Boston. The production wa* 
made by the Rosemary Films, Inc., and star* Rose Davie*. The balance 
of the territory Is being sold rapidly. 



cormnsr 

: a masterpiece of showmanship 



A.H.SEBASTIAN 

pp.es Ehtrs 

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front the play by « 
SAMUEL SHIPMAN 



AND 



AARON HOFFMAN 



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PfKOOUCtO BY* 

EDWARD BELASCO 
PRODUCTIONS INC. 



Enemies 



Samo Asking $2^00 Due 
From J. D. Williams 

Lo* Angele*, April 21. 
Hector Samo. picture actor, ha* 
filed *uit for $1.B00 In the Superior 
Court against Ritz-Carlton pic- 
tures, alleging it failed to keep a 
contract to employ him in picture 
caUed "Don Emillo." His com- 
plaint holds that the contract was 
made last January and was to be- 
gin in March, giving $400, but 
March 20. he wa* informed that 
plans for producing the picture were 
cancelled. 



Presumably "Don Emilio" waa 
figured as a Valentino vehicle when 
J. D. Williams had that star. Thi* 
first suit ma^' be by a prospective 
member of the cast and is but a 
forerunner. 



$100 for Whipping 

Los Angeles, April 21. 

A fine of $100 and a 30-day jail 
sentence was meted out to Mrs. 
George H. Day, who said she was a 
former "Follies" girl, upon convic- 
tion on a charge of assault. 

Mrs. Day, now the wife of a San 
Pedro police officer, recently 
whipped Robei t S. Phelps, automo- 
bile man, because she alleged he 
scandalized her name. 

In passing sentence. Justice Mc- 
Connell asserted that no one had the 
right to take the law in their own 
hands and that there were certain 
legal channels through which any 
wrong can be righted. 



ISTNATIQUITTINQLAMAEE? ^ 

There Is a report that after the 
next Barbara La Marr picture, "The 
White Monkey," First National will 
no longer handle the La Marr prod- 
uct which is produced by Associated 
Pictures. Inc. (Sawyer-Lubln). 

It may or may not be true, 
denials being made at this time. 
Miss La Marr will renuiln with the 
Sawyer-Lubin Interests as she holds 
a long term starring contract. 

In the First National offices, plans 
are on for the usual distribution of 
"The White Monkey," with the 
future La Marr expected to foUow 
the same procedure unless contrac- 
tural arrangements for their sub- 
sequent distribution are severed. 



1ST NATT MEETING IN WEST 

The annual meeting of the Asso- 
ciated First National started in 
West Baden, Ind., yesterday. Th* 
meeting will continue over the bal- 
ance of the week and terminate 
with the election of officers. It 1* 
generally conceded that Sam Katz. 
the member of the Balabaji Jb Katz 
firm of Chicago, will be elected to 
the presidency of First National to 
Bticceed Robert M. Lelber of Indian- 
apoU*. 



T.O.C.C. OINNEB INSTALLATION 

The Theatre Owner*' Chamber of 
Commerce will hold an installatloa 
dinner and dance at th* Hotel 
Plaza next Tuesday night (April 
28). Lee Ocha has been placed in 
charge of the committee and is ar- 
ranging a lengthy program for en- 
tertainment. 

At the dinner Charles O'Reilly 
will bo installed a* president of 
the organization for a third term. 



SHILLING'S RELEASES i 

William Shilling, producer of 
comedies, has signed to release 24 
comedy subject* through the Arrow 
organization. They ar* to be in 
two aerie* of 12 each. 

One is to star Snnb Pollard, while 
the other wUl have Harry Gribbon 
at it* bead. 

Work on the flr*t of the come- 
die* is to be gotten under way :- 
about July 1 on the coast. '■' 



Prndua^DlstHhutmo ^"^ WCbCF ^FiCWS ,,.. 

2E2*!^.^5l!2a9 ^CEORCE MELFORD PAoouart(»r .:> 



RCLKASED BY 



GUS SCHLESINGEB IN 

Ous Schlealnger i* due today 
(Wednesday) on the incoming 
"Pari*." He i* the foreign repre- 
*entative for the sale* department of 
the Warner Bros. 

It is about eight months since Mr. 
Schle*lnger left New York. 



Two Independent feature films 
worji coot; .fled in Ne* York studio* 
lait weelr. 'This weak wtw Hugh B. 
Dtorker starting wo^'k on h.'s *Ca- 
mflle of Barb<U7 Coaat " 



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JAZZ DIVERTISSEMENT 
Orchestra and Dancer 
4 Mint. 
Rialto, New York 

The members of the Rialto's reg- 
ular orchestra who double as a Jazz 
band are rapidly becoming one of 
the attractions at that house. There 
are 11 men who step out of the 
regular orchestra pit and occupy a 
■Ide band stand for the Jazz 
numbers. 

This w*ek they offer three min- 
utes of an arrangement of "My 



Best Gal" and snap it over In a 
manner that hits the audience right. 
At the finish for an encore they hit 
Into a number that brings on Do- 
lorles Farrls, a blonde streak of Jazz 
and Charleston who hits on all six 
and fo.- the minute that she holds 
the stage '- her number gives the 
audience everything that she has. 

The arrangement worked out Into 
the applause hH of the show Sun- 
day afternoon. Fred. 



PRESENTAT/ONS 

(Sxira oMiwcfion* an picturm theatre; whmn not 
pictmm, unU bm carried and deaeribad in thit depart- 
ment for the generai iniormation of the trade.) 

•A NIGHT IN GRANADA" 
. Spanish Review 
10 Minutes 
Strand, New York 

New York, April 20. 
Joseph Plunkett according to the 
.Strand program (his week presents 
this offering. It has about a score 
of people in It all told dressing a 
Tery effective setting, but as a pre- 
sentation the offering lacks pep and 
punch. 

The outstanding number is the 
opening by the Strand ensemble for 
which "El Relicarlo" is utiMzed. This 
got to the audience, but it was the 
only thing In the ten minutes that 
did get over. A tango by Mile. 
.Klemova and Roberto Medrano fol- 
,lows and then "Remember Me" by 
• Amund SJovik and the Male Quar- 
tet. A pretty enough number, but 
' seemingly it did not reach the au- 
dience. 

Closing there is a ballet number 
that is colorful, but does not seem to 
Biean anything. • 

The whole is dressed in Spanish 
costume. 

After having witnessed some of 
the snap and pep that Joe Plunkett 
can Instill into his players when 
be has a Jazz week, one wonders 
at his letting this big presentation 
^ go on without having It pepped up 
to a degree where it would be cer- 
tain to smash the audience right 
, between the eyes. It doesn't do that 
by a darn sight. Fred. 



"SWEETHEART OF DIXIE" (26) 

Musical Comedy 

57 Minutes 

Grand Central, St. Louis 

St. Louis. April 18. 
This new show written by Larry 
Conley tops his previous success. 
"Little Mary Ann," by about a 
couple miles. . It knocked 'em off 
their seats. 

The opening chorus is by 14 
girls. The set is ot a railroad sta- 
tion and eight of the number are 
red caps and the rest fair passen- 
gers with bags and all. Ed Lynch 
and the K^ler Sisters are accom- 
panied by Nick Lucas on his guitar 
for their number, "Back to Ala- 
bam'. Lynch and the girl^ j^re 
standing on the observation plat- 
form of the Dixie Flyer and Lucas 
is seated on the coupler. "All 
abooaarrddl" Whistles. Bells. An 
impression of the train moving is 
given by a natural color scenic film 
thrown right on the set. Jimmy 
Dunn as a Pullman porter made 
as big a hit as ever with the 
crowd with a couple songs and 
some Jokes. Dunn gets over on his 
personality rather than his humor, 
and he should not be in blackface. 

A smoking car interior is the 
scene for the next turn — a "drunk" 
dance single by Kendall Capps, fol- 
lowing a dialog with Dunn. A 
black plush curtain drops over the 
smoker set as a back for the trio 
Taylor, Parsons and Hawks. Their 
two numbers, "Barcelona" and 
"Crying," might have registered 



better If they had not forced some 
comedy Into them. 

Probably the best act of the show 
la the next. "Domino Soldiers," 
with Thelma White (White Sis- 
ters) and the chorus. The latter 
are dressed In domino suits with 
huge dominoes in fiont of the cos- 
tumes. The finish is clever, with 
Miss White pushing the first of 
the girls (who are seated in a line) 
and the rest in the turn falling 
over, the orchestra drummer click- 
ing them off as they tumble. A 
burlesque of the turn by the male 
members of the cast, In overall-s, 
was amusing. 

Nick Lucas was the next enter- 
tainer, playing his own accompani- 
ments. A violin- piano-sax trio by 
the Keller Sisters and Lynch fol- 
lowed. A dance specialty by one 
of the girls ana Lynch closed, 
registering. 

Little 8-year-old Dorothy Jo}m- 
son, a mighty cute young lady, 
stopped the show with a sax solo. 
A song by the White Sisters and 
the chorus were next. Nick Lucas, 
Ed Lynch and the Keller Sisters, 
grouped around a grand and 
spotted, did a number and the en- 
tire company came on for the 
finale. 

The small Grand Central stage 
was crowded by the cast of 26, but 
the show was intimate. And the 
Skouras brothers' expense was 
worth it. For the show was cer- 
tainly a corker! More power to 
Larry Conley. Reulcl. 



"GOLDEN GATE REVUE" (6) 
Singing, Dancing, Instrumental 
12 Mins.; Full Stage 
McVickers, Chicago 

Chicago, April 17. 

A song and dance revue from 
vaudeville using practically the 
same routine slightly condensed. 
The house provided a setting con- 
sisting of drapes with flowered 
shields for ornamentation. Two sis- 
ter teams carry the burden with 
two male dancers filling the gaps. 

The Kenneson Sisters are the 
dancers, capable and flashy with 
kicking high and graceful. A short 
Bowery bit had a relieving touch of 
humor to It. The girls qualify as 
good all Ground dancers who work 
hard and give the revue its punch. 

The Butler Sisters are two bru- 
nets who sing nicely. 



HOUSE REVIEWS 



RIALTO 



New York, April 10. 

Fair program here this week. 

Opening is the overture from "Der 
Freischutz, ' Weber's opera. As nn 
overture it is but f.ilr picture house 
stuff, as the audlenf-e angle doesn't 
begin to make itself felt until near 
the finale, whlcli ulone, however, 
carried it ovtr fairly. 

News reil next, and .i good one, 
admirably scored. In this Fox led, 
having four .shots; I'athe two. In- 
ternational two .ind Kliiograni.s two. 
The best part of the news reel, and 
a stunt which used weekly, was the 
inclusion of the celebrities of the 
week who have either arrived here 
or are sailing. 

Next was Marcel Salesco, bari- 
tone, who sang an aria from the 
little known opera, "Benvenufo Cel- 
lini." It was certainly unfamiliar, 
but as Salesco projected it, standing 
in afternoon clothes, before a drop 
and framed by two heavy columns, 
it went nicely. 

Then the feature. "Tides of Pas- 
sion.'' which went for 70 minutes to 
mild interest. A jazz divertisse- 
ment, which had Dolores Farrls 
dancing to music of the Rialto Syn- 
copators. Dr. Reisenfeld's Jazz spe- 
cialists, was warmly applauded, but 
interest slumped off considerably by 
the time the Pathe comedy, "He 
Who Cets Smacked," featuring 
Ralpli Graves, had run Its course. 
Why Graves, a corking light come- 
dian, should be doing this slap-stick 
stuff is one of those mysteries — he's 
better than a flock of the Juveniles 
who are getting away with easier 
parts. 

Two hours was the running time 
of the show, and business Sunday 
afternoon extremely light. 

_ Hiak. 



STRAND 

New York. April 20. 

The biggest kick of the Strand's 
bill for the current week Is in the 
film portion of tiie program. The 
feature, "My Son," a First National 
release, slips the audience a wallop, 
and then for the finish a Hal Roach 
Our Gang comedy, entitled "Shoot- 
In' Injuns," adds the finishing 
touch, sending the house into gales 
of laughter. * 

"Oberon" is the title of the over- 
ture that Carl Kdouards Is utilizing 
this week to start things off. It 



doesn't get niiKh possibly bec.'.use 
it isn't particularly deserving. The 
second diversion of the program is 
entitled 'Serenade' and it has an 
arrangement of "I'n Peu D'Atnour" 
for two voices, which might h.-ive 
been done better had Pauline Miller 
and Everett Clark had the benefit 
of a couple of rehearsals. They 
looke<l and sounded as if they 
nee«ied them. A Harlequin and 
Columbine ballet is offered by Mile. 
Klemova and M. Daks to "I'iz- 
zicato," which seemed to be rather 
poorly lighted, for the dancers were 
as often in the shadows as they 
were where the audience should see 
them. The overture and the diver- 
tlsonient consumed 14 minutes. 

In the Strand Topical Review 
there were seven subjects. Fox 
walking away with three of them, 
leaving Pathe and International to 
take two each of the bilance. Fox 
had a couple of bear ctibs, the 
French Cavalry School at Saniur. 
and the "Personalities of the Day." 
International had some corking 
steeplechase shots and a sequence 
showing the rationing of a light- 
house. Both of the Pathe scenes 
were foreign, one taken in Englarul 
and the other in Switzerland. Eight 
minutes was given over to their 
showing. 

"A Night In Granada" was the 
title bestowed on the rather preten- 
tious presentation that preceded the 
feature. It ran exactly 10 minutes, 
and from the point of numbers was 
very Impressive, but it tacked In 
real "kick." 

The feature ran 78 minutes and 
comedy finished off the show. 

Fred. 

CHICAGO 

Chicago, April 17. 

This week the Chicago staged a 
"Syncopated Sprmg Festival." Thir- 
ty-two persons In a series of pres- 
entations, consuming 70 minutes. 
The stage show and the feature 
film, "Learning to Love," ran nearly 
two and a half hours, making the 
elimination of the regular overture 
a necessity. A brief news reel and 
an Aesop's Fable were the only trim- 
mings. 

Three dainty misses garbed as Lit- 
tie Bo-Peeps did the announcing for 
the various turns In'lleu of printed 
programs or screen credits. Bernard 
and Towneu from vaudeville and 
Mark Fisher, radio entertainer. 






Thank You, Mr. Eaton-- 

But I Cannot Accept A 2nd Week 



FOX THEATRE 
, FHII.AD^LFHIA, PA. 

My dear Miss Jaidon: 

Inclusion of youc name on our program of entertainment 
this week has been both an honor and a pleasure. That you 
sang your way into the hearts of our decidedly discriminate 
patrons was attested to not only by the rousing receptlona 
which were accorded you, but also by the huge attendance 
that was on hand to greet you at every performance. 

Id view ot the innumerable requests we have had that 
you t>rolonir your engagement, may we have the honor ot 
holding you over for a second week to repeat your success 
of the previous one? 

Very truly yours, 

JACK EATON, 

Managing Director. 



Dear" Mr. Eaton : 

Permit me to thank you for the privilege of appearing at 
your theatre. It was one of the happiest engagements of 
my career and was replete from start to finish with the 
many little pleasantries the most exacting artist could 
expect. I was enthralled not only by the magnificence of 
your playhouse, the splendor of your orchestra and the 
cordialness of your personnel, but wa« carried away by the 
friendly spirit with which your exclusive clientele received 
me. 

Owing to existing contracts for my Orpheum tour, 
effective April 2ith, 1 must decline your moat generous 
offer to extend my engagement for a second week, but 
assure you that Immediately upon conclusion ot my vaode- 
vllle tour I will be most happy to return to your theatre In 
the City of Brotherly Love. 

'With all best wishes for your continued success, 

Most graciously yours, '■/■,'] 

DOROTHY JARDON 



^^Our Own American barmen'" 

DOROTHY JARDON 



Personal Direction Jerry Cargill 
1576 Broadway, New York City 



Now on Tour 
Orpheum Circuit 









VARIETY 



PICTURES 



Wednesday, April 22, 192S 



tnade good ImpresHious. Fisher sang 
and the team also, besides talking. 
Their comedy dialog wa« wasted 
here. 

The Interludes between the spe- 
cialties were filled by production 
acts. All were vividly costumed In 
gay hues and unusual designs. Mile. 
Lenore of Chicago does the costum- 
ing for the B. & K. houses. The first 
ot the production acts was hardly 
two ipl^utes long. Eight gypsies 
bearing a bugh tamborlne on their 
shoulders paused briefly while a bal- 
let girl danced on the tamborlne and 
exited on the opposite side of the 
stage. Miller and Capman, with 
some eccentric stepping in "ode," 
went over. Then the Kentucky Sere- 
naders, a 10-plece orchestra, open- 
ing with ultra-soft harmony on a 
dark stage. The boys dispense a 
pleasant brand of syncopation at>all 
times quiet and muted. They work 
In a novel train effect with^e ten 
turning; their chairs sldewise and 
swaying with the movement of a 
train picking up locomotion. The 
special drop represented a southern 
mansion with fields of cotton far 
off. Miller and Capman returned, 
following the serenaders and danced 
some more while the stage was set 
fof "Venice." 

The drop for this was suggestive 
rather than pictorial. Three Colum- 
bines flit about with three Harle- 
quins preceding the entrance of 
Liescheron ajiA AULs, featured dan- 
cers. 

The finale was a Dutch scene done 
on an Impressive scale, which gave 
the "festival" a good get away. 

Loop. 



J.,,. 



la- 



^•' 



MISSOURI 



St. Ix>uls, April 18. 

The usual Saturday night crowd 
liked this well-balanced bill. It 
ran five minutes over two hours. 

An organ solo, "Poor Little Me," 
opened. A vocalist and a sax- 
ophonist assisted from opposite up- 
per boxes, without spots until the 
' . . I 



clotoe. Four minutes. Selections 
from "The Mikado" comprised Joe 
Llttau's overture, consuming seven 
minutes. The Missouri Magazine 
consisted of some International 
news clips, a cross-word puzzle and 
an animated by Marcus. 

Phil Tyrell presents Roy Mack's 
production, "The Broadway Frolic" 
was the programing of the stage 
presentation. And mighty good it 
was. Mirth Mack and a chorus of 
10 girls singing "My Baby" opened, 
employing the runway used- last 
week in the fashion pageant. 

"Indian Love Call," by Peggy Mc- 
Clure, against a sliver curtain, was 
next and also went over. Morton 
and Mayo, billed as "Just Two 
Nuts," did a nifty buck and win^, 
but their song couldn't be under- 
stood In the mezzanine loge. The 
hooflng was well done, however, 
and they got their hand. A number 
was sung In good style by Jack 
Barnett. Following a parade num- 
ber by the chorus. Miss Mack came 
on, wearing a blue velvet rhlne- 
stone-trlmmed gown and sang an 
old favorite. In "one." The parted 
curtain disclosed a black plush 
drop, an ancient table and chair as 
properties left. A girl In black with 
red neckerchief Is spotted at the 
table. A man, dressed In the usual 
manner of a member of the Paris 
underworld (that was), and the two 
dance ISipache. Besides a splendid 
Interpretation by the pair (Coster 
and Rich), the turn was featured 
by a thing unique in the "meniorles 
of *the oldest Inhabitants" . . . the 
musical accompaniment was NOT 
"Mon Homme." Perhaps we will 
see more of this style ot dancing In 
the near future on that account. 

Morton and Mayo put on a trav- 
esty of the act and the house roared. 
A memory of the first "Chauve- 
Sourls" was the next chorus num- 
ber of a "Parade of the Wooden 
Soldiers" to the accompaniment of 
that number and selections from 
"The Chocolate Soldier." The whole 
company came on for-n fine bow. 



EDWIN CAREWE pr«en<. 



FILM REVIEWS ^sdi^ 




'I 



It lAves! 

You «ec these wonder- 
(ill folk of the fishing 
coast — the strong gal- 
lant seamen — the beau- 
tiful maidens with a 
touch of the briny 
deep in their blue eyes 
. —and you see a tempt- 
ress come into this 
haven of simple life 
and lure from a 
mother's arms a won- 
derful son. 



"Variety" Reviewt in Projection Room 

A Variety picture reviewer will be assigned to a projection room 
showing upon request of the producer, provided the picture to be 
reviewed Is unlikely to obtain a Broadway showing within a reason- 
able while. , , 

Variety never has been a believer in projection room reviewing. 
It is not a certain line upon the value of « picture, particularly in a 
projection room bits of comedy may be lost. Likewise the hardened 
picture reviewer in a proJecUon room cannot get the effect of certain 
scenes upon an audience without the audience there, and he could 
dismiss these scenes as of rio value through comparing them to 
others he has witnessed, whereas an audience might take an entirely 
opposite view, * 

However, whenever a film producer in New Tork may wish a 
Variety review In the projection room and upon his statement the 
picture will not appear immediately in a large Broadway house, 
Variety will assign a reviewer of experience with sufflcjent knowl- 
edge of other branches of the show bpsinessuto properly differentiate 
as against the bare walla. 



Aj|ArhAMI7 QAMCL riFNI^ lution; it Is history, and one cannot 
MAUAmiL DAPID VsCnCi ^^ ^a^k of that. But without Gtoria 

Swanson it would stand mighty lit- 
tle chance as A picture to attain box- 
efflce popularity. Fred. 



Preaented by Adalph Zokor and Jeaae L. 
iMakr- Directed by lieonce Perrett. Adapt - 
«d by Forrest H»U«y from th« play by 
Vlctorlen Sardou and Emlle Morcau. Shown 
at the RlvoU. N. Y.. beslnnlns AP^l IT. 
IVCt. Ruimlns Ime,. Ill minutes. 
Catherine Hub«cher (Ume. Sana-Qene),. 

Gloria Swansot. 

NatMlaon > Bmlle. Drain 

L» RooMtte Btadelelne Guilty 

Letebvrs Charles d*- Roche 

Nelppers; Warrick Ward 

rouche vHonry Favlerea 

Caroline. Queefi of Naplea. .Arlette Marehal 
Olisa. Princess of Baoclochl.R«n«e Heribetle 
Bhnpress Uarle L,oulae ., Suzanne BlancbettI 

Ume. de Bulow DenUe I.ory< 

Savary. Minister o( PoUc«.. Jacques Marney 



RECOMPENSE 

■t Broihcr^ plctara, directed i 
Qaaumont. faaturloc ICat-le Piers 



VuadBk 



FREE AND EQUAL 

Presented by the Frei^iial Co. Directed 
by William Neil. At the Aster theatre, 
N. T., beslnntnc April 1». IIOS. RunnUiK 
time, 6S nUuutes. 

Judge Lowell CbSrlea "K. French 

His Daushter ^...... .Uloria Hope 

Her Fiance Jack Curtis 

Mn^ Lowell Lydia Knott 

The Creole Jack Richardson 

Prosecuting Attorney .Thotnas J. Oulse 

The Colonel : J. i. Dowllng 



. .' 



With 



L^ 



■' JACK PICKFORD 

and a noted cast including Hobart Bosworth, Ian 
Keith, Charles A. Murray, Mary Akin, Constance 
Bennett, Dot Farley. 

THIS WEEK'S FEATURE AT 
THE NEW YORK STRAND 



Were It not Olorta Swanson ap- 
pears In the title role Famous Play- 
ers would have- nothing to brag 
about as far as motion picture en- 
tertainment is concerned in this par- 
ticular case. But Qloria is In the 
plctiure and Gloria does make It pos- 
sible for one to sit through the 
feature. 

It is said that In the neighborhood 
of }700,000 was spent in the making 
of the screen version of "Madame 
Sans-Gene." That may or may not 
be true. If so, a lot of money was 
wasted. "Madame Sans-Uene" on 
the screen proves one thing: foreign 
directors handling a foreign subjet;! 
get away from the angle of what, is 
wanted in pictures for American 
distribution. And here the cast of 
foreign players surrounding Miss 
Swanson do not register with any- 
thing like the wallop they should 
have. As Napoleon, Kmlle Drain, a 
French player, does well enough, but 
Holbrook Bllnn oould have given 
him cards and spades putting that' 
character over. 

Of the others, Madeleine Gultty, a 
character woman, playing the over- 
portly La Rousotte, Is the only one 
registering effectively as far as the 
audiences are concerned. 

But "Sans-Gene" Is going to make 
money. The tremendous publicity 
and exploitation campaign put be- 
hind It and Miss Swanson will take 
care of that. Never has Broadway 
seen a splash such as was given to 
this star. Her name In the largest 
electric letters ever given to nn Indi- 
vidual on Broadway decorate the fa- 
cade of the RlvQll; the house Is 
shrouded In the trl-colos of France 
and the Stars and Stripes, and all 
the other building^ on both sides of 
Broadway from 49th to 60th streets 
are similarly decorated, with the re- 
-sult on4 can hardly get standing 
room In the theatre since the doors 
were opened to the public at the 
regular admission scale of prices at 
10:30 Saturday morning, following 
the $5 opening Gloria had Friday 
night, when she made a personal ap- 
pearance and heard the crowds ac- 
claim her loudly. 

Outside of the theatre the police 
reserves from the West 30(h and 
West 47th street police stations were 
trylnir to hold back the frantic mob 
of sightseers who were trying to 
glimpse the' star and the other celebs 
attending the opening performance, 
so Intent on ruhberlng they did not 
notice the dips working In the 
crowd, and many a one wont home 
lighter In pocket because of the 
light-fingered gentry present. 

The picture Itself runs^ almost two 
hours--a little long. It Is In 11 reels, 
but the chances are It will be 
chopped to about eight before gen- 
erally released. 

Screen and program credit Is 
.u^'^J ** **'® ^'"® -^''s Ministry of 
the French government, under whose 
supervision the picture Wna made- 
also attention is called to that gov^ 
ernment permitting the producers to 
use the palace of Fontalnebleu, the 
palace of Compelgne and other his- 
torical scenes for the production. 

In places the screen shots arc su- 
wl^h' ^nf ''«'"^«' the bigger scenes, 
Tk^ ^^* revolutionaries attacking 
the palace and later st^enes at 

-°!^'''^,5', Emperor Napoleon, 
splendid In their grandeur 



the 
are 



to 

room 



.^*lf- "•!'.!? "?'''"^ the Inforniatlon as 
the historic slgnlrtcancf. of each 
m which the scene h.i.«? been 
■^ l!l'-> «'3'll'I"rt to the title descrl" 
tne of the action. 

But, after all. the little exhibitor 
of an east side house, In referring ?o 
all costume pictures as a wholo said 
a mouthful when he remarked: "The 
French Revolution Just raises hell 
•t my box oflUce." 

"Sans-Gene- Is the French Revo- 



*'Has Al Woods gone nutty?" was 
the question often asked Sunday 
night at the AstOr after he had 
shown "FVee and Kqual" at that 
house. It is possible that Woods 
was playing a Joke on all of New 
York and the newspaper crowd In 
pairticular by presenting the picture. 
If so It's a good Joke, although an 
expensive one. 

Woods has had "Free and Equal" 
in a vault for some eight or ten 
years. It was made by the late 
Thonma H. ince shortly after "The 
Birth of a Nation." New York, 
however, never saw the picture. 
There were stories to the effect that 
It had been shown for about three 
days In Los Angeles and that the 
exhibitors there got together and 
called on the one showing the pic- 
ture and informed him that it would 
b« advisable for him to take It off 
or things might be made iViore or 
less uncomfortable for him. The 
picture was tak^n off. 

But -nothing like that Is going to 
happen In New York. As a matter 
Of fact there is nothing to cause 
any one any worry about this pic- 
ture, least of all Will H. Hays, for 
all that is necessary Is to Ignore the 
picture and It will die; in fact. It 
gave its death rattle at the Astor 
Sunday night. 

As an example of how pictures 
have Improved in the last decade 
this production Is a striking object 
lesson. It Is Iibrrlbly ovet^cted, 
badly directed and Just about every- 
thing that a picture should not be. 

Woods' name Is not used In con- 
nection with the presentation, but 
he was very much In evidence Sun- 
day night and keeping a check on 
the box office, although It didn't 
look as though that would do him 
any good. 

Prolog and epilog with the plc- 
tiu-e. The prolog runs abou( IB 
minutes and has 11 people, all col- 
ored. In It. It Is a levee scene, with 
five dancers and six singers, plan- 
tation melodies and somie fast step- 
ping for applause. Jack Richardson, 
who plays the Negro who poses as a 
white In the picture, appeared In 
person and plays the .role of an edu- 
cated Negro who Is trying to ex- 
hort his fellows to make the most 
of their opportunities to assert 
themselves as the equals of , the 
white mentally, socially and phys- 
ically. At the close of the picture 
he Is again In the epilog awakening 
fr<)m * dream which the picture Is 
supposed to represent and says that 
Booker T. Washington Is right — the 
Negro must stay In his place. 

The picture in brief has as its 
theme the question of the equality of 
the races. Judge Lowell believes 
that he can solve the question ,by 
taking a mixed blood who looks like 
he were a white man Into his home 
as his secretary and has him pose 
as a white. In the end the mixed 
blood commits a murder after hav- 
ing married the daughter of ^Ih 
benefactor secretly, the girl bellev-! 
Ing him to be white, and messed up 
the works generally. 

There is no chance for the picture 
to get a nickel anywhere. It is no't 



lo WK\ a- nicKei anywnere. il 18 not „.T1_ Vi » „„i- _.„«- «„ <he 

only i)ld -fashioned, but s6 midety . P«t« ,tb,at xole oyer on the 



done,that the Sunday night audl'!n'>e 
laughed It practically out of Ihe 
theati^e. Any exhibtlor who takes 
it after It has played Broadway win 
g.tin notliing but the 111 will ot hia 
aildlence. 

."Frpe and Equal" is just so much 
junk. Fred. 



^.\h)if. Tefruson ha* ccmrl'ted her 
C:jiti-.'<c; v.lth Halperln Productions 
hy flnlshlnj' "The Unkno'vn Lover," 
wl^,loh^4* s>«te4>foi> -'VU«iMH»b.dlst»i~ 
butlon. 



_W*rni 

and Mont* B)ue.~ Adapted' fr^ the >< 
of Bobert Keshls and sequel to thia 
thar-a ••Simon Call** P«t«r." At th. 
cadlUr, New Tork, week April 18. i 
ntBK tlm*. about 1% mlna 

luIU Chunolyn Marie Prei 

Pater Orabam Monte 

Dr. BampaoB John I. 

BtenboM* ., Oeorge Slei, 

Ifoaheabo* ...., Charles Btevtaa 

Ancelica ...'Vlrslnla Brown KabZ 

t!ol. Donovan William C. Davldioa 

African Danclns Qlrl Etu Ula 

Th's Is the plcturlzatlon of RoIh 
ert Keable's follow up on his noveL 
"Simon Called Peter." The latter 
has not reached the screen. 

"Recompense" is an averaged fea^ 
ture that may satisfy its readers, 
but isn't particularly interesting' to 
those who missed the story In prints 

It's war stuff, somewhat aug4' 
mented by "lifts" from official op 
news reels. The tale Jumps to South 
Africa and then to London. The 
film has a decided leaning toward 
the sex angle between the minister 
and the nurse, while an addltloniu- 
Insertlon Is the reverend's former 
flance as a woman of the streets 
who conveniently dies. 

That the hectic affair of Julie 
(Miss Prevost) and Peter (Mr. Blue> 
Is still In a turbulent state is re« 
vealed through the nurse twice dis- 
missing her beloved before the last 
reel la unwound. The first time she 
gives up the ghost Is the night ot 
the Armistice In their room at a 
small inn, and the second requested 
withdrawal ts staged in South 
Africa, giving the Impression Julie 
dotes on waving her boy friend 
away to any location. 

The South African episode allows 
for an active tussel between Peter 
and a slave driver (Mr. Slegman) 
which eventually leads to the for- 
mer minister (he forsook the church 
to enlist) being ehot, but saved 
through the efforts of a slave he has 
befriended and the arrival of Julie, 
who nurses him through the crisis. 

In London Peter sets up a home 
for the wayward (much as Edmund 
Lowe Is supervising In "The Fool" 
at the Central). Into it drops the 
former fiance and then Julie, who 
finally has concluded to marry Peter 
and t)e done with It, after having 
lived with him through two novete, 
a few thousand feet of film, and 
without the aid of a bathtub In this 
last Instance. 

The transplanting of this trailer 
of "Simon" to the screen presenU 
Itself as a series ot happenings In 
the lives of Julie and Peter that to 
tliose who didn't meet this duo la 
type will be indifferent. It may be 
because "war stuff" Is now passe as 
•Him fare or the fault of the director 
or the cast, but most likely It is 
Tight in the story. The tale doesnt 
seem especially vital and it's of 
little mAtter to a screen audience 
as to chal-acters that can't attract 
sympathy. ^, 

Miss Prevost plays an appropri- 
ate Julie, a bit theatric for the type, 
perhans, but on the whole okeh. 
Mr. Blue doesn't Indpress a.«< a gen- 
uine declple of the cloth albeit his 
switch to enlisted khaki enhanced 
his general performance. Mr. Sleg- 
man has turned in his usual par 
definition of a "heavy" in the brUf 
tlfne allotted, while Charles Stevrts 
Is particularly able kfl the Wl- 
(riended and appreciative slave. • . 

There's nothing risque, and thojjl 
who have any such expectations WW 
tee disappointed. "Recompense" {• 






just average celluloid. 



R]ci§.- 



MY SON 

Kdwln Ca^we Production rplcascil >J 
First NfttlonAl. From the play by MeHjJ 
Stanley, with Nazlmova ttarred. ^"•fj 
at the Strand, New York, week April I» 
11)2.'.. Runixlns time, 78 minutes. . 

Ana Sllva ^'5?'?l»!5- 

Tony ••.•••J-""""''„^'"'i2th 

KHery Parker ". Hobart Bosworth 

Felipe Varaa •'»" »\'';" 

Rosa PIna M**?,^! 

Capt. Joe Bamby Charles A. MuW 

Bettv Smith Constance Ben«t« 

Haitie Smith Dot barter 



One of the best pictures FM* 
National has released In some tlaM. 
It is a picture with a lot of P""?); 
a lot of up to the minute jazz, aM 
with a cast that gives the exhibltwr 
about as corking a collection. ««. 
names as any picture has hTiid in-a 
year. NaBlmOva Is starred 1" J*" 
mother role, but it is Jack Pi«Kr 
ford and Constance ^^""^^^JJ'h 
carry away the honors. In adffl- 
tlon Hobart Bosworth, Ian Keljn» 
Charles Murray and Dot Farlej; cOB- 
tribute to the entertainment yaw- 

"My Son" is a screen adaptation 
of the play with the same title cur- 
rent in New York. It Is a story oi 
life In a New England fishing vu- 
lage, stirred up by the return of one 
of tHe native daughters who mar- 
ried money and lived In New YorK- 
She brlnKS her daughter, of tne 
typical flapper type, and the man- 
whlch Constance Hennew 



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a wow. _ .„ 

Nazlmova Is the patient pufferin 
mother of, the bpy Tony who 
playing around with the flnppe^ 
Nazzy overacts at times, and 
grimaces are not at ail P*^';^^" 
when shot in close-up.s I'ickior 
gets away with the boy role m S« 
shape. i , ... 

The story has a mor.il nii«i ii . 
to the effect that present day inoi» 
ers and fathers have but to asserj 
themselves in the good f^'-^'r;," 
l«»nad,wair with, a, .wallop W..?r»»» 
the younger element to a realizanw 



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t tbey are still kids and not the 
-^^L., of th« universe. That the 
mMXo la i> attune with this la 
Sowed when the flapper's mother 
TZtM her In hand and starts slap- 
lIlBf her all over the place and they 
Smiaud heartily. 

"My Son" Is good screen enter- 
telnment and It Is going to be Just 
mm welcome In the smaller towns 
M It will be In the larger pre-release 
fcouses. *'»«<*. 

TIDES OF PASSION 

Yjtunph production itarrlng; Ma» Marth. 
AAuDted to the mcnen from Risll KIdk <> 
*f„l "in the Garden of Charity." Dl- 
^L -i bv J Stuart Blackton. Reviewed ai 
S» Blaito. New Tork, April 10. IlunnlnK 
fi,B», 70 minute*. 

Parity Byfl«*t Mao Mar-«h 

wnilam Pennland Ben U.-mirlcki. 

2''J^ I.a»ka Wlnt'T 

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\l,.w Ivor MrPartdeii 

Hicka«l. . . i Thomia Mill? 

This marks Mae Marsh's return to 
the screen and although It would be 
gratifying to record that this well 
llKed and perlenlally youthful vet- 
srau had made a smash "comeback," 
It cannot be done in all truthfulnesn. 
For, despite a production remark- 
able In many respects, a bad con- 
tinuity had wrecked its chances for 
jreal success. 

The story is attractively laid on 
tb^ bleak Nova Scotia coast. In this 
atmosphere lives Chnrlty Byfleet, 
orphaned daughter of a Ta-prolng 
family. She has two suitora. Jonas, 
a pe<id]er, and the other Willinm 
Pennicnd, soldier, wliom she mar- 
ries. After the mai-riage lie leaves 
ar.d EOt's to many lands — but doe.sn't 
eoine home until many years later 
and then stops on the way to get 
hooUed up with Hagar Levanti, a 
hybrid Greek-PortURuese woman. 
By Hagai he has a child — and then 
lies, a victim of her relentless self- 
hdiness. 

But Charity, hearing of It al>, 
brings Hagar to live with her and 
nntil the pious villagers, hearing 
•f Hagar's more or less doubtful 
re;>uiation, decide to stone her. 
things go smoothly. EWen then 
Charity defends her and in the end, 
Hagar and Charity are happily mar- 
ried ence more. 

Miss Marsh isn't given any sus- 
tained work. Most of the Interest is 
centered on the other characters, 
partlcuiarly on Penn^nd and Hagar, 
well p'ayed by Beiy Hendricks (the 
younger) and L<a»(a Winter. Of 
Ml«8 Marsh the shots arc episodic 
and phort, thereby lessening what- 
ever effect one sustained charactlza- 
tlon woii)d have had on the picture. 
Miss Winter in the Hagar role, in 
really given quite a part, but U Is 
Introduced late In the jilcture — too 
Uite for it to assume Its real Im- 
portance. 

•Tides of Passion" has been very 
Well produced — probably better than 
anything recently from Vltagraph 
and its sea stuff is corking. But 
even the Kte Marsh name and the 
rep of the King novel will not lift It 
Into the strict first run class — rather 
•av that H Is an average picture— 
•ot bad, but not so good, either. 

Siak. 



screen, full of action and sufficient 
suspense to make the average audi- 
ence like it. It Isn't from Uie box 
office viewpoint a picture that is 
going to smash records as a draw, 
but tho-i^e who do come are going to 
bo thoroughly satisfied with what 
they see. Incidentally the exhibitor 
has four names that he can adver- 
tise and that ought to help bring 
'em in. 

Starting with "blackwater fever" 
la the first reel the story swings 
along into a romance with the ar- 
rival of Joan LacUli'.nd, 18, white 
and able to take care of herself. In 
other words, a girl that wants to 
b« a boy and has taken a small 
schooner and native crew to make 
a tour* of the i.slands. When she 
arrives at one of the Solomon 
Islands she finds a lone English- 
man there, the owner of a cocoanut 
plantation, who is on the verge of 
collapse from tlie fever, which has 
also laid low a number of his 
blacks, while the remainder are In 
open revolt against his rule. She 
nurses the Knglishman back to 
health and he falls In love with 
her, but she has her doubts and 
makes him sign an agreement not, 
to speak of his heart troubles for a 
period of six months. 

Shortly thereafter she rescues 
him from a financial problem when 
a couple of shrewd Island traders 
want to foreclose on the plantation. 
First she pay.s them and then, be- 
ing a smart girl, wins It all back at 
poker and takes their schooner to 
boot. That makes her a partner in 
the plantation, so that when the 
heavy arrives, a gentleman adven- 
turer, sh'd is in a position to invite 
him ashore to stay, a situation and 
Invitation that he takes full advan- 
tage of, and tries to make the girl, 
that leading to a row between the 
two white men and results in the 
shooting of the heavy. 

W^hllo the Englishman goes for a 
doctor located on one of the other 
Islands, the blacks rise through the 
urging of the two traders trimmed 
at poker and who are anxious to 
get their schooner back. When the 
Englishman returns he has his 
hands full. He meets the situa- 
tion, however, and rescues the girl 
from the schooner on which the 
traders are carrying her off. 

There are a couple of good fights, 
several thrills and a lot of love In- 
terest, all carried out In a natural 
manner and never too mushy. 

Tom Moore as the young English- 
man handles himself exceeding 
well, and Pauline Starke as the 
boy-girl has both a charming smile 
and a winning manner. Walter 
McOrail is the heavy, who does not 
try to overplay the role. The com- 
edy traders are the work of Beery 
and Hatton, and they make both 
roles stand out. 

Victor Fleming has directed the 
picture skilfully and held it down 
in footage so that It never drags. 

Fred. 



ADVENTURE 

Tictor Fleming production, preaont«4 by 
Adolph Zukor and Jesaa I>. Lasky. From 
th« novel by Jack I^ndon adapted by A. P. 
lounger and L. G. Rlgby. Featuring Tom 
Moore. Pauline Starke. Wallace heery and 
Kaymond Hatton. Shown at the Rlalto, 
N. T , week April 12, 1925. Running tlma 
78 minutea. 

David Sheldon Tom Moore 

Joan Lackland Pauline Starke 

JfO'Mn Wallace Beery 

1*7 Raymond Hatton 

e^' • Walter McOrall 

«oah Noa Duke Kahanamoku 

si'"' James Spencer 

iJoogora/ Noble Johnson 

"Adventure" Is a very Interesting 
Wcturlxation of one of Jack Lon- 
don's South Sea stories. It Is a 
W«1I- handled melodrama on the 



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THE WIZARD OF OZ 

Chadwick Production atarring lA»ry 8e- 
mon. Adapted from the play of the same 
title which was Montgomery and Stone's 
first big hit. Directed by I-arry Seroon. 
Shown at the Colony, N. Y.. week April 12. 
1923. Running time, 66 minutes. 

The Scarecrow t.arry Semon 

Prince Kynd Bryant Waahbum 

Dorothy Dorothy Dwan 

Pountens Vlnhus Virginia Pearson 

The Wizard Charlie Murray 

The Tin Woodman Oliver Hardy 

The Prime Minister Josef Swlckard 

Dorothy's Mother Mary Carr 

Rastus O. Howe Black 



Despite Larry Semon must have 
tried every conceivable manner pos- 
sible to ruin this picture he has 
failed to do so and has probably 
turned out one of the best pictures 
of all times to take the kids to see. 
It is a kid picture out and out, and 



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even though It may seem jj-lghtfully 
mixed up to them they certainly 
laugh themselves almost sick at it. 
That goea for a lot of kids, some of 
them four and some of them forty, 
but the younger were in the major- 
ity by far st the Colony Monday 
afternoon. They couldn't have re- 
membered the play, and the chances 
are the folks didn't drag them to the 
theatre, but In addition to being a 
play "The Wis" is an admirable 
fairy story that has sold In the 
millions and the kiddies may have 
obtained the urge to see the pic- ] 
ture from that source. 

But how this Lurry Somon did 
manage to Jam things up. He just 
wanted to show the folks that he 
could act and he was going to do a 
Wartield If It killed him. Well. It 
almos^ did. Not only he, but the 
picturO aa well, and the production 
would be a whole lot better off if 
they were to eliminate the scenes 
that had Larry as the old toy maker 
reading fairy stories to a little girl. 

There are three separate sequences 
to the story in the manner that 
screen version handles the story. 
First there is the old toy maker 
Uieme; then the Court in the Land 
of Oz, and, Anally, the farm out in 
Kansas where the missing heir to 
the throne has been left witli a fam- 
ily on the farm. 

The chances are that the picture 
would have been a better one had 
they just run the story in & straight 
.<)equence. But It certalnly^has been 
hoaked up with all the slapstick in 
the world for laughs, and it does 
get them, although there is a little 
too much of the repeat stuff, both 
in the packing case gag and the lion 
stuff. But the laughs are there, and 
In the small towns and smaller cities 
the picture should mop upl 

There la a great chance to play 
up the names in the cast, for every 
one with the exception of the 
phoney name used for the colored 
boy, although he deserved better 
fate than to be chrlRtened O. Howe 
Black (for he was almost aa funny 
as Semon) Is a worth while player 
who has had outstanding roles In 
other fllm productions. 

Bryant Washburn looks like a 
million dollars, and there doesn't 
seem a reason in the world why he 
should not stage a terrific screen 
comeback. Dorothy Dawn Is pretty 
enough, and Virginia Pearson looks 
about as good as she did when she 
first started before the camera. 
Charlie Murray landed with his 
mugging to such an extent that the 
kids were howling at him, and Josef 
Swlckard proved himself to still be 
the capable artist as in the past. 
Of course, nothing need be said re- 
garding Mary Carr, for she Is cast 
as a mother, and no one could ask 
for more. 

"The Wigard of Ox" Is a corking 
picture when It Is considered that 
it was independently made, unusual 
in fact for something that is in 
that market, and outside of the pre- 
release runs the exhibitor can count 
pretty much on getting money with 
it, especially If the kids bring their 
elders In the to'W'ns where it plays 
the same as they do on Broadway. 

Fred. 



THE SADDLE HAWK 

tjniver^aj production •tarring Hoot Olb- 
snn. ittory by liayimmd I.. Srhruck and 
Kdward Sedgwick. Directed by ICdgHr 
Sedgwick. 

Ii<'n Johnson Hoot Gibson 

Kena .N<-whall. Marian Nixon 

^ach Marlln U. Raymond Nye 

M«'rue<Iel , Josie Hedgwiok 

Jim Newball..... Charlen K. French 

Vas<|ues Tote DiK-row 

Draw (\)!llns Fr<d Huinra 

Steve Kern Wlllhim Sfele 

Buck Brent Frank Cunpeau 



A fairly good western with Hoot 
Gibson back in the chTp.>< and riding 
again after a brief sojourn in draw- 
ing room and parlor dramas. The 
story is along familiar lines, having 
to do with the Tcud of the sheep and 
cowmen. 

Ben Johnson (Gilison) is working 
us a sheepherder, although ho is a 
cowboy. He pines for the former at- 
mo.sphero and duties and when his 
employer asks him to escort the 
daughter of a lo'al cow magnate to 
her home he oaserly responds. 

The girl is kidnapped by a bitter 
rival of her father's. Johnson res- 
cues her after getting into the good 
graces of the villian. A chase, hard 
riding and shooting are blended into 
the usual western sequence. 

Gibson's acting has improved and 
his registry of discontent with Jiis 
lot as a sheepherder was mu'h mor*» 
convincing than some of liis former 
emotional attempts. His rising re- 
mains high class and on a par with 
any of the western stars. 

The picture, although offering 
nothing new In treatment or story, 
is an interesting western, and will 
please fans who crave this type of 
film nourishment. 

Cofi. 



CURLYTOP 

Fox P^Ira Prodootion, adap<ed by Fred- 
eric and Fajiny Hatton from the "Lime- 
house Tales" ■toriea uf Thomas Burke. 
Directed by Maurice Klvey. llevlewed at 
the Stanley, New York, Aprfl 20. Running 
time, &7 minutes. Cast Includes Shirley 
MsRon, ntarred: Warner Oland, Wallace 
MacDonaM. 



The Limehouse stories of Thomas 
Burke concern that section of Lon- 
don as Integral and famous a part of 
the British capital as the Bowery 
was of New York. Its people are 
the cockneys and the Chinese, and 
"Curlytop" la no exception. One sus- 
pects that smne liberties have been 
taken with the story as Burke wrote 
it, but as it stands It makes nice pic- 
ture material, and in the hands of 
Director Elvey Is finely handled. 

Plot proper concerns Curlypop, a 
beautiful and Innocent little waif of 
the Limehouse section. Orphaned, 
she lived alone, until one day Bill 
came Into her life aa the "steady." 
From then on It was peaches and 
cream until Bill's ex-sweetie butted 
in .ind clipped the curls from Curly- 
top. Ashamed, she disappeared, and 
finally took a job offered her by 
Dan, a Chinese, as waitress aboard 
h.'s gambling barge. There Dan cor- 
nered her one night, but a jealous 
compatriot set the craft adrift, where 
a swift-moving liner struck it square 
amld.shlps, crushing It like an egg- 
shell. Curlytop was nearly drowned, 
ijut Bill, close on her trail, swam 
and rescued her, thereby bringing 
h.ippIneKs to her and an end to the 
fllm. 

Herein Miss Mason wears a 
blonde wig, which Isn't so becoming, 
but, for all that, she does much real- 
Iv popular acting, while Wallace 
.VfncDonald Is attractive aa her 
sweetheart. Acting honors, however, 
go to Warner Oland as the Chinese, 
a part probably easy for him, but, 
nevertheless, the most impressive on 
the screen. 

If anybody should ask about "Cur- 
lytop" you'd be safe In saying that, 
as a straight progr.im pi^-ture for 
f);e daily change?), it Is en*'rply up 
(o sivatrh. fUnk. 



SPEED 

Bnnnt-r production diairlbuted by De- 
rundattle Picture Inc. From the "Salu.-- 
day Kvening Poet" story bjr Orace Starl- 
woU MaMn. Directed by Edward J. I/e 
Saint. Min Vers -hlolaer production. At 
!>oew's New York one day (April IT) as 
half iha bill. Runs alwut 6S minutea. 

Mary Whipple Betty BIythe 

Wileita Whipple Pauline Uaron 

S.'»rii Whipple \Vii;'an> V. Mong 

I>irk Wh:i>i>lr Arthur Rankin 

Nat Armstrong Alfred AMm 

Nat .^rm«ti-ong. Jr Rob-rt RDia 

J.ick Cartwrlgbt ^ KdJle Phillips 

.''en ir Querino Fred Becker 

8eiiorlta Querlno...Pucl.e>i Stvlla dl L«ntl 

"Speed" lives up to It's tltl", Inas- 
much as it is a breezy, pleasant 
littlo program picture, although it 
doe.H laj; a bit ju.st before the finiil 
mad nuto chase. Its plot ranks as 
about number 1,492 of that popular 
modern series in which the struggle 
lictueen the old and new genera- 
tions is fought. Nevertheless, It 
holds some well-thought-out twists, 
a fair sh.are of comedy and light 
romance and a sizzling thrill at the 
iiniFih. In addition the cast is ex- 
(.-ellent and the direction, photog- 
raphy and adaptation all that any 
neighborhood picture require. 

<;race Startwell Mason wrote the 
original story for the "Saturday 
E\'ening Post." Here, once again, 
is the familiar situation of the fam- 
ily of four. Isolated because the 
over-stressed speed antics of the 
young son and daughter are totally 
in 'oniprehensible to the old-fash- 
ioned parents. Scrapes and argu- 
merta come In torrents and there 
seems to be no happiness In sight 
until the mother conceivea the idea 
of outspeeding the kids. 

(.Consequently she and the old man 

put on the dog in true style and 

soon have the youngsters content 

to stay at home and take It easy by 

t Continued on pago 42) 





Gloria Swanson 

ans(^ne 

POLICE CALLED TO HANDLE MOB 
AT NEW GLORIA SW ANSON FILM 

— Headline on front page of New York World 

&LOCK STREET TO SEE GLORIA 

THRONG AT THE RIVOLI 

—Headline in New York Time* 

"No one should mist 'Madame Sans Gene.* 
And no one will!" 

^ — New York Herald Tribune 

That's what the papers report on the opening of Gloria 
Swanson's greatest picture at the Rivoli, New York, 
at $5 a seat! From the comedy classic by Victorien 
Sardou and Emile Moreau. Screen play by Forrest 
Halsey. Directed by Leonce Ferret. 



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Wednesday. April 22, 1921 



YERKES'THIN 
UGHT RECORD 



Indestructible Saving 
Money and Time 



Harry Terkes is soon to put on 
the market a new Indestructible 
phonograph record with several 
new features In Ita make-up. The 
disks are about 16/1000 of an inch 
thick, only slightly wider than a 
newspaper and standing as the 
thinnest and lightest records ever 
made. They i^-e flexible and non- 
inflammable, although there la a 
large percentage of celluloid in the 
composition. A practical demon- 
stration of their lasting powers 
can be had by scratching needle 
across the surface or dropping ihcm 
on the floor in any position. 

The discs j:alled Graphic Picture 
Records, are printed by a copy- 
righted process in different colors, 
with large photographs of the re- 
cording artists clear across ihelr 
surfaces. The first few to be per- 
fected and finished have pictures 
of the various Terkes orchestras 
on them. Because of their compo- 
sition the records are i>ecultarly 
free from the scratching noises 
usually heard when other disks are 
played. 

Yerkes expects market them 
on a mail-order proposition and 
claims to have been promised a 
huge order from the largest mall 
order house In the country. They 
are probably to retail at three for 
a dollar. Commercially the records 
have an enhanced value because 
their mailing costs are compara- 
tively small, through being so light 
and not needing the heavy protect- 
ing wrapping required by other 
disks. They also can be carried by 
the dozen to parties and picnics in 
light packages, whereaa formerly 
that meant the lugging of a heavy 
bundle. 

Similar Record Before 
The idea is not strictly new inas- 
much as the Strong Record Com- 
pany, now out of business, manu- 
factured a very similar product, 
though neither quite as thin nor 
as hardy. As far back as 20 years 
ago Marconi worked on a very thin 
_ record made chiefly of paper, but 
this was found to wilt and crump.e 
after a Short time. Other com- 
panies experimented in this direc- 
tion from time to time, but the chief 
trouble always seemed to have been 
that the renrds could not be 
pressed in large enough quantities 
without great expense. 

Yerkes has been trying innova- 
tions in the record field for some 
time but has not been able to hit 
upon a happy 'formula to date. 
These new disks however, since 
they have so many -nnovations to 
recommend them, light be a long 
step in the right '.Irectlon for .the 
« orchestra man. It has always been 
believed that the disks now in use 
will" some day be replaced by others, 
more practical and enduring, just 
as the present-day records super- 
ceded the old, comparatively worth- 
less wax cylinders. 



Tatriot" « Hanisborg 
Qaims First Honors 



In the "Turning the Radio 
Dial" column by D. J. M. In 
the Harrlsburg (Pa.) "Patriot" 
of April 17 the following com- 
ment was made, excepting to 
Variety's claim of having first 
given a country- wide radio 
review. 

Variety also may claim it 
was the first paper to ever 
print a criticism of an ether- 
ized performance. 

While the New York dailies 
and "The Patriot" may have 
commented upon all broad- 
casts, it Is ooubtful if any has 
printed such a crHIcal review 
as has at intervals appeared 
in Variety. 

However D. J. M's. assertion 
may stand without dispute. 
Here it is: 

"Pioneering has been great 
fun," reads an article in Va- 
riety, the theatrical journal, 
"and deep down there Is a 
thrill in the thought that Va- 
riety has been the first paper 
to publish a countrywide 
radio review. In the years 
to come practically every 
paper of Impcrtance wilt be 
doing it" 

We feel Jurtlficd in cor- 
recting the btatement, even 
though it is made by Va- 
riety. The theatrical paper 
has been conducting a re- 
view of the broadcasts of the 
country, as heard in New 
Orleans, only for about two 
months or so. New York 
papers have had their criti- 
cisms of radio programs 
from their local stations, but 
"Turning the Radio Dial" 
has devoted many months — 
approximately eight — to dis- 
cussions of this sort. 



CUFF WEBSTEE'S ORCHESTRA 

Sari Diego, Cal., April 21. 

Cliff Webster, leader of the Pan- 
tages theatre orchestra, has ten- 
dered his resignation and will open 
soon with a 14-pIece orchestra at 
the new Mission Beach dance pa- 
vilion, now being completed. 

Webster will take up his duties 
with the Mission Beach company 
April 27. 



Disastrous Visit by Song 
Writer at Ex-Wife*s Home 

Atlanta, April 21. 
Jack Wilson, singer and song 
writer of New Orleans, was flt the 
hoosegow here following an alter- 
cation with his former wife, Mrs. 
Marie Walsh, in a rooming house on 
Courtland street. 

Jack told the police he had just 
finished broadcasting over a local 
station when he called up the for- 
mer spouse. He was Invited to 
"come on out," and when he got 
there found several other men ana 
girls in the place. 

After a few drinks, according to 
Jack, the fight started. Police, who 
answered the riot call, say the song- 
ster was monarch of alt he sur- 
veyed when they got there. 

Mrs. Walsh totd the oflflcers that 
she had "always had trouble with 
Jack" and that she went to Chicago 
a couple of years ago to get away 
from him. She said he followed her 
there and gave her a beating. 

Jack told the police he was 
"framed" and that his former wife 
had invited him out in the hope 
that her l)oy and girl friends would 
give him "the bum's rush." 

Wilson was charged with being 
drunk and disorderly and commit- 
ting assault and battery. 




Tone, Power 
and Brilliancy 



Send 



LUDWIG & LUDWIG 

1611 N. Lincoln St., Chicaoo, III. 



S. A. RADIO SOCIETY 

Washington, April 21. 

A radio society has been estab- 
lished in Para, Brazil, according to 
advices reaching the Department of 
Commerce. The organization *e 
known as the "Radio Club de Para," 
and his 35 charter members. Its 
purpose Is to stimulate Interest In 
r.idio and a bro.idcasting station In 
Para Is planned. 

The club would like to receive 
catalogs from radio manufacturers. 



WGBS' HINDU COMEDY 

Radio win be truly aesthetic and 
"highbrow" when a romantic com- 
edy by the famous H^ndu poet, 
Rabindranath Tapore, will be 
broadcast by WGES April 23. 

The comedy Is entitled "The 
Makarani of Arakan," and will be 
under the direction of Kedar Das 
Gupta. 



A. E. SHORT CHANGES CIRCUIT 
Chicago, April 21. 
Albert K. Short, for ihe past six 
years musical director for the Bala- 
ban & Kafz Co., has gone with the 
National Theatres Corporation. He 
will hold the same position with the 
latter arm. 



French Mfrs. Protest 
Against Amer. Equipment 

Was' ° J Ion, April 21. 

The French radio equlitment man- 
ufacturers «md the Chaml>er of 
Commerce of Paris have protested 
against th« alleged discrimination 
by the Post and Telegraph Service 
in choosing American equipment 
for the radio station maintained at 
the Ecole Superleure des P. T. T. 
t>y the government. 

This according to a cable to the 
Department of Commerce. The 
French station ia operated under 
American technical methods and 
with American material. 

The French makera object deapite 
other foreign government statiomi 
at Prague. Belgrade. Kovno, Riga. 
Warsaw and Bilbao are utilising 
FYench-made materials. 



Patents Self-Sappoiting 
Broadcasting Theory 

Washington, April 21. 

A Washington resident has de- 
vised a scheme to make radio 
broadcasting support itself and 
thinlcfl so much of the idea that he 
has had it patented. EM ward F. 
Clement is the inventor, with one of 
the biggest lawyers here looking out 
for his interests. 

The plan involves a series ot 
broadcasting stations, each unit be- 
ing localized with the receiving done 
through patented loud speakers, or 
ear phones, that are paid for much 
as is electric current nowadays. 

One of the local dailies gave 
Clement two full columns to de- 
scril>e bow the scheme works. 



PHIL'S ZIO-ZAGOING TRIP 

The boys can sharpen up their 
pencils once again. Phil Kornheiser 
is coming back to New York the 
latter part of next week. When the 
Feist executive and picker of songs 
left on his cross-country Jaunt he 
requested no mention of his plan 
of progress, knowing the western 
songwriters would deluge him with 
new scripts. 

He took the combination vacation- 
business trip to get away from that 
as much as possible and purposely 
zlg-sagged his course. 



BIESE aniTS BERSON 

Chicago, April 21. 

Paul Blese and his orchestra has 
severed his relationship with the 
Benson offices and will appear un- 
der the direction of the Music Cor- 
poration of America. 

Biese has been signed by J. C. 
Stein for a tour of 14 weeks for the 
dance palaces that he books. The 
orchestra has also been engaged to 
furnish the music during "June 
Week" at the John Hopkins Uni- 
versity, P^.ltimore. 

Biese Is at present appearing as 
an added attraction in mid-west 
picture theatres. 



Sol Bloom and Radio 



The dailies made much of 
Senator Sol Bloom's statement 
at the Jewish Theatrical Guilds 
meeting Sunday afternoon 
that the proposed copyright 
legisllltion would place every- 
thing, plays and music, at ra- 
dio's disposal without any cost 
to radio. 

The theory Is that Bloom, In 
his ardor to bring the theat- 
rical managers to a realization 
of radio's grave danger and to 
enlist their active support, 
threw that in as a verbal 
bombshell. As a matter of fact, 
any copyright legislation will 
be wholly for the benefit of the 
author and composer and by 
protecting the writer the the- 
atre manager is automatically 
taken care of. 

The author contends that he 
Is entitled to full protection 
against radio and to the enjoy- 
ment of all possible benefits 
from his creation. This was 
Incorporated in the Perkins bill, 
which was "killed" with the 
ending of Congress' session 
March 4, but the same gist will 
be incorporated in any pro- 
posed amendments to the 
copyright act next December. 

It Is no secret that Congress- 
man Bloom has been vexed 
with the theatre managers' 
lackadaisacal interest in this 
matter and his .-tatement Sun- 
day was probably primed for 
effect more than anything else. 



Dozen More Stations licensed 

Washington, April Jl. 

The Baenger Amusement Company ot New OrlMuw in conjunc- 
tion with the Malaon Blanche Company of that oitjr are among 
those granted licenses during the past week by the Department of 
Commerce to operate broadcasting'statlona The S. P. Miller Dance 
Activities of Wheatland, Wis., and the Trianon Ballroom of Chi- 
cago are also Included In the list. 

The new stations licensed are as follows: — 



BlTPPhWatmUTAl^ LJST or UMITBD COMMERCIAL CUlM "A" 
BROADCAS'nNa STATIONS 

Fre- 'WkT». 

quency lenctha Pow«r 
Can BUtloa k«TS maters wttta 

WBNR AU-ABMrlcaa Radio CorporaUoa, 3«U Coyne 

■traM, Chlcaco. ininots lUO 286 ia 

WDOD Chattanooga Ra«la Co., Ino., SM McCallle 

atraot. Cliattaiiooga. Taiin IITO 2S« «> 

KQW Chartaa D. HarroM. Ban Joaa. CaUf ISSO 2M u 

WIBB Mattiaabiirc Radio BroadcaaUna Cn., 145 

Sotith Quooa streat. Martlnsbunr, W. Va. 1480 109 7 | 

WIBO Nataoa Brothar% 4810 Broadwajr. Cklcato. 

Ill 1S»0 226 u 

WOWI, Owl Battery CO., U. M. Homa*, prcaident, 

»U Carondalot atreat. Naw Orleaoa. Lji... 1110 270 IM 

WIBP 8. F. Millar Dane* AcUvltleSb Wheatland. 

Wla. laOO 281 10 

WIBO St. Paul's Proteatant Bplacopal Church. Bl- 

ktna Park. Pa 13B0 Vt (o 

WMBB Trianon Ballroom, 6801 CUtaca Orova, Chl- 

caco. lU 1200 260 mo 

WIBD X-L Radio Service. 238 Van Buran atraat, 

Jollet, III 1800 200 U 

MMITBD COMMERCIAL. Ct,AS8 "B" BROADCASTING STATION 
WSMB Saangar Aminnmant Co. and Malaon Blanche 

Co., Malaba Blsncha BuildlBC New Or- 

leana. La 840 818 800 

TRAN8FKR FROM CLASS "C" TO CLASS "A" 
NWa Portable Wlralaaa Telephone Co.. 030 East 

Market street. Stockton. CaUf 1310 348 eo 



YOUNG WVE'S FIDELTTY 
WINS PUBLIC SUPPORT 



LeRoy Fox Arrested, Released 
and Imprisoned Again — 
Newspaper Backs Couple 



Des Moines, la., April 21. 

LeRoy Fox, 28, and his 17-year- 
old high school bride, who recently 
were Imprisoned, released and im- 
prisoned again on a series of l>ad 
check charges, have again been re- 
leased and are receiving sympa- 
thetic aid through the efforts of a' 
local newspaper. 

The ^l, who Is about to become 
a mother, met Fox as a member of 
a traveling orchestra playing in her 
home town of Humboldt, la., sev- 
eral months ago and eloped with 
him. 

Despite financial troubles, arrest. 
Imprisonment and trial on charges 
of obtaining money under false pre- 
tenses, the young wife stuck by her 
husband, winning admiration of 
thousands of local news readers. 
Even In the face of opposition main- 
tained by her father, P. L. De- 
Schmidt, wealthy stockman, who 
stayed here during the trial at- 
tempting to persuade her to desert 
Fox and return home, she stuck. 

The 'ury acquitted them but they 
were arrested five minutes later on 
a similar charge. Ball was ob- 
tained, cash contributions were 
made enabling Fox to get his saxo- 
phones out of pawn, a good Job In 
a theatre orchestra has been se- 
cured for him, and friends are of- 
fering them a home and care until 
after the stork's arrival and their 
establishment on a secure footing 
again. 



NEW RECORDING PROCESS 

Charles Hibbard Using New Method 
For Okeh Disks 



Charles Hibbard, technical chief 
of the General Phonograph Com- 
pany's recording laboratories in 
N#w York, has Invented and per- 
fected a new recording process 
whicTt permits for a more desirable 
balance. It eliminates the objec- 
tionable "blasting" when a piano or 
the brasses are stressed for featur- 
ing. 

It Is not an electrical form of re- 
cording. Mr. Hibbard Is a veteran 
In that type of work, having been 
with the Westlnghouse Electric 
Company for years. 

The reaction Is anticipated to be 
most favorable, with Increased 
sales, etc., to the mutual benefit of 
the music publishers, composers, as 
well a; the Okeh di.sk people 
themselves. 



ROMANO AT ROSELANS 

Plill Romano open.s at the Rose- 
land ballr^m, Xew Yorij, May 3. 
leaving the New Kcnmnre 'lolel. 
Albany, N. Y., where the band- 
master will Install another Romano 
unit. 

Romano la increasing liis person- 
nel to 12 men. 



HERE AND THERE 

Fred Blondell's Saxo-Sextet and 
Kolumoku's Hawaiian Serenaders 
opened April 7 at the Hotel Aiamac, • 
New York. Blondell was formerly 
at the Atlantic City Aiamac. The 
t>and was formerly known as the 
Columbia Saxophone Sextet, Colum- 
bia recQ.rders. Mrs. Earl Fuller ar- 
ranged the booking. 



Meyer Davis, in person, will ap- 
pear with a specially selected t>and 
of 26 from May 17 to 30 for th^ 
opening of the Cincinnati Zoo Park. 
A free concert win be given daily. 



H. Graeme Gardiner will direct 
the eight-piece orchestra which 
Charles F. Strickland has booked 
Into the Palais D'Or, New York, to 
succeed himself. The Strickland 
original orchestra opens at Nick 
Schenck's Palisades Park, N. J., 
April 26. and refurns to the Palais 
D'Or In September. The Gardiner- 
Strickland unit will All in at the 
Chinese restaurant in their absence. 



Dusty Roades has Joined Richard 
F. Voynow's Wolverines, now ea 
tour in the midwest ballrooms. 



Harry Bush, with Feist for a 
number of years, has left the Lo8 
Angeles office. Harvey Johnson re- 
mains in charge out there. 



Will Dulmadge of the Charles & 
Roat Music Co., Battle Creek, Mich., 
left New York last week, after ft 
short visit to the trade. . ..>, 



Arthur Schutt, pianist, for atr»li 
eral years with Paul Specht, Jolnef' 
Roger Wolfe Kahn's band at the 
Hotel Biltmore, New York, las* 
week. 



Milt Hagen, formerly publicity, 
man for Paul Specht, has settleil 
his $650 suit against the orchestra 
leader. Hagen sued for services 
rendered. 



<fack Diamond has connected wltk 
Robblns-Sngel, Inc., to represent 
the music firm on the road througk 
Pennsylvania and Ohio territory. 



Lopez' Standing 'em Up! 

April 80, two days before thj! 
Lopes band sails on the "Leviathan 
May 2. the Vincent Lopes orchestra 
will broadcast a farewell program 
from the Hotel Pennsylvania vto* 
WBAF. I 

Lopez will conclude with a special ? 
arrangement of the National An«| 
them, not in dance rhythm, bttt||* 
strictly martial tempo, and will re- s 
quest the hotel patrons to stand | 
at attention during its rendition. 



JACK LINTON 



AND HIS 

CADET ORCHESTRA 

New. Novel and EntertaimuL' 



Public. 

CAMK ^l.NrF.sr I.OI'KZ 

jii.'iU liruMilMK). ^^'»♦ Vurk 



Wednesday, April 22, 1925 



MUSIC 



VARIETY 



INSIDE STUFF 



On Music 



■\Vith the 14 padlocked cabarets In the last Buckner campaign closed 
or about to close for a month or so in punishment for being caught sell- 
ing liquor, whether they will reopen or how still hemalns the big ques- 
tion among them, also the other cabarets that trust to steal their 
business while closed, 

A recently thought up scheme is to have the present management 
••sell" the business to a new corporation, reopening under the new 
corporate name and with the hope that that evasion will be sufficient 
to stop a prison sentence should they again be caught selling boose after 
reopening. The other plan of remaining closed and opening elsewhere, 
thereby getting away from the parole end of the padloclnng plea .strikes 
some of the caught managements most favorably. 

Whether some of these class places can run profitably without selling 
Is much the greatest mooted angle. 

Judge Julian W. Mack's opinion reversing the Hickenlooper decision 
and ruling that radio is "commercial." now brings the case back to 
the Federal District Court for trial. That is the least of the litigation 
since the Mack opinion practically condemns the defendant. 

This decision automatically disposes of several other pending cases, 
principally that of Remlck against the Westinghousa Electric Co., op- 
erating WGY, Schenectady, N. Y., which was to have appealed Us 
case similar to the matter in hand, but which deferred such action 
pending the adjudication of this suit. It is unlikely WGY will resume 
iU litigation. 



The Commanders under Irving Aaronson'a direction have set a 
versatile entertaining standard which may be widely patterned this 
fall. The dance music idea plus tke versatility of the musicians has 
scored sensationally for The Commanders and other band leaders deem 
this a good idea for cafe and stage work and will emulate them. Sev- 
eral are planning to change their personnel in order to achieve^ this 
purpose and it may even spell a new era in bands this coming 
season. 



' K. H. Macy & Co., New York department store, did an unusual thing 
Saturday by taking display space in the dailies plugging "O Katherina" 
and 'Titina," with the statement that both these foreign songs are out- 
selling anything else at Macy's music counter. The bargain price of 
29c. per coRy was also stressed. 



:■ The Roger W^olfe Kahn orchestra at the Hotel Biltmore, Xew York, 
?vhlch is undergoing reorganization with a view to making it more 
"hot," found several personnel changes in effect the last week or two. 
Those who were let out found their standard of compensation con- 
siderably inflated because of young Kahn's munificence in that direc- 
tion and were asked by their new connections to come down to 
earth. 



Con Conrad wrote the music of "Mercenary Mary" at the Longacre, 
New York, within six houxs. After that Mr. Conrad did not attend 
a rehearsal nor did he again hear the music until the opening night 
in Washington. 



Lanin Leaves Roseland 
After 6 Years at Hall 

After six years with the Roseland 
ballroom. New York, as the chief 
band attraction, Sam Lanin has re- 
signed. Lanin's other interests as 
director of the Ipana Troubadours 
a radio feature from WEAF, as part 
Of the toothpaste company's ether 
exploitation, and his extensive pho- 
iU)graph recording work here, 
prompted him to sever all connec- 
tions for the time being. 

Lanin's contract with the Rose- 
land expired May 1? but through his 
personnel undergoing several 
changes he decided to call it off be- 
fore that period. 

The colored band. Fletcher Hen- 
derson's combination, will be the big 
regular feature next fall with trav- 
Ming units to come in every three 
^eeks. 



ORCHESTSA TOURIHO 

Prank Dailey and his orchestra 
irill make a brief tour, starting May 
1. in the Interests of the Bell Record 
Co., for which Dailey records. The 
band closes at that time at the 
Paradise ballroom. Newark, to open 
»t Dreamland Park, Newark, N. J., 
for the summer. 

Dailey is Installing a sub-unit at 
the Paradise in his absence. 



. SONG HITS 
DANCE HITS 

Everybody Is Playing These 
Are You 7 

"Hone Konc Dream Girl" 

"Fl6rid*'» 

"Sunset" 

"Look Who*. Here!" 

Published by 

Robbins-En^el, Inc. 

1W« BrmMwrnj. New York Cltr 



Chi Vigilance Coitim. 
Stops Weil Song 



Chicago. April 21. 

Milton \ eil, music publisher, 
was arrested last week on a 
complaint Instituted by the 
Vigilance Committee for the 
publication and distribution of 
"Percy Have Mercy on Me." 
Th« number was branded as 
being obscene and immoral. 
The case has been continued 
until April 28, when a mixed 
Jury of IS will render their de- 
cision on the merits of the song. 

"Percy Have Mercy on Me" 
is a character number employ- 
ing innumerable catch lines 
and when last heard did not 
contain any suggestive ma- 
terial. 

This is the first time a song 
has ever been stoppei here. 



.K' 



vN Da\ 



SILVER BELL 

BANJOS 

l^ew Cataloff — Ju^t Out 

TMF BACON BANJO CO . 'nc 

GROTON. CONN 



Broadcasting "Plugged" 
Songs From Dance Floor 

Providence, R. I., April 21. 
"Sing as you dance" may be- 
come the slogan of the Arcadia 
Ballroom here as the result of a 
new angle on song plugging which 
Manager Bill Hall pulled for the 
first time last week. 

Words of songs being played by 
the orchestra are thrown upon a 
screen while the hall is partly dark- 
ened. The Idea is planned as a 
regular feature. 

Several publishing houses are not 
only furnishing lantern slides but 
have also assigned pluggers to lead 
the singing. In addition, Manager 
Hall varies the racket occasionally 
by leading the singing himself. 

All the dailies gave the innova- 
tion news stories, while WDWF, a 
radio station operated by Dutee W. 
Flint, local millionaire, broadcasts 
the songs with the announcer ex- 
plaining the stunt. 



KEKEDITH PUBLISHING 

13ddle Meredith, formerly with 
Heniick, has started his own pub- 
lishing office at the Manhattan 

Music Co. 



lAIAUTCn Younif man, pxpfrlonrert In 
TV H II I bU orchpntra and vauilevllle 
boiiKinc. Kxceptlonal opporlanlly in 
oHlre <>r worW-famoua orrhmtra bureau. 

I\'RIT£ BOX SLP, care of Variety, >.T. 



Leaders With Nifties 



The dance orchestra leader 
who can also double as mas- 
ter of ceremonies and general 
greeter at a cafe seems to be 
the new trend. The leaders 
themselves appreciate this and 
several are making decided ef- 
forts to brush up on the art 
of reeling off nifties. 

They appreciate such talents 
would enhance their personal 
values as draws and, of course, 
from the cafe management's 
viewpoint, it Is very desirable 
since it eliminates the necessity 
of a high-priced master of 
ceremonies. 



TAYLOR TRIED; 
BENSON GOT IN 



Pretty Way of Doing 
Business in Chicago 



Chicago, April 21. . 

Jackie Taylor, orcnestra man 
from the coast, is finding this town 
a funny place to try to do business 
in his regular way. Taylor came 
to Chicago to put an orchestra Into 
the former Club Royale, now Joe 
Spagot's. To get men for his or- 
chestra Taylor had to go to Edgar 
Benson, who is an organizer of or- 
chestras himself. Benson agreed 
to supply Taylor with musicians as 
he gets his bit from all such place- 
ments. 

The Taylor organization went 
into rehearsal and for the two 
weeks one or two men were re- 
placed each day by Benson. 

When the opening date for the 
orchestra was set Taylor Informed 
Benson. The night arrived and 
two of the principal musicians were 
missing. 

The next day, Benson opened his 
own orchestra at Spagot's Cafec 

Knowing the salaries Taylor was 
asking and how much he was pay- 
ing musicians made it a simple 
matter for Benson to underbid 
Taylor, 

Merely one more example of how 
Edgar Benson has stopped Chicago 
from securing new and progressive 
orchestras. 



HAENSCHEN MARRIES 



Brunswick Executivs Surprises With 
City Hall Wadding 



Walter Haenscben, recording 
chief of the Brunswick laboratories, 
pulled a surprise Monday noon, by 
suddenly committing matrimony 
with Rose Ann Oenevlewe Hussey. 
non-professional. The couple were 
quietly married In New York's City 
Hall and started on a combined re- 
cording and honeymoon trip to Cali- 
fornia, which will bring them back 
east in June. 

The Haenschens' ^rst stop will be 
St. Louis, the bridegroom's home 
town, and from there to the Coast, 
where the phonograph record exec- 
utive Is slated to "can" a flock of 
numbers by the Lyman, Ash. Mey- 
ers. Rodemich and other orchestras. 



SHEASBT QUITS LOFEZ 

Providence, R. L, April 21. 

E. L. Sheasby. who left as coach 
of the Roseland (New York) or- 
chestra to come here as director of 
the Vincent Liopez unit when Lopez 
took over the booking of the k>cal 
Arcadia ballroom from Paul White- 
ntan, has resigned his connection 
with Loi>ex, effective April 20. 

Sheaeby's resignation was forced 
by the action of the Arcadia man- 
agement in withdrawing from the 
Lopes wheel. He chose to remain 
here as director of the local or- 
chestra, which remains Intact de- 
spite the change. 



Shuffle Atone, Inc., Judgment 
J. Tim Brymn, musical director 
of "Shuffle Atong," has been granted 
his motion for summary judgment 
against Shuffle Along, Iiic, for serv- 
ices rendered. 

Brymn claimed |2,4S3 owing him, 
but Milton Gosdorfer, president of 
Shuffle Along, Inc., admitted only 
|1,8T9 due. 



Bert Lewis on Banner Records 
Bert Lewis has begun reoordinf? 
for Banner records. 



LEADiNG ORCHESTRAS 



IRVING AARONSON 



and his Commanders 

Elsie Jtnis' "Puzzles of 1925" 

Fulton Theatre, New York 

HOF-BRAU HAUS 

&3d St. and Broadway, New York 



BROWN-AGLE'S 



ORCHESTRA 

Now riaylns ARr.«»I.4 BALLROOM 

Br«i<««y at S3tf Slrtat. Nm Y«t 

JOS. W. KAY, Manager 



Nearly Everybody 
Detroit Dances to 



in 



JEAN GOLDKmE'S 



Orchestra 

VIrtor Rrrordinx Artist* 



MAL HALLETT 



and his 

Versatile Elntertaining Band 

Permanent address. Box 61^ 

Lawrence, Mats. 

"TOURING NEW ENGLAND" 

Management: Charles Shriebman 



TED HENKEL 



and his Orchestra « 

LEIGHTON'8 CAFETERIA 
707 H. Kroadwar. !.«• Ansrip* and 

VIRGINIA HOTEL 
LONG BEACH 

K F. O. N. Nishtly, t:M to 1«:3« 



ART KAHN 



and hia 

Columbia Recording 
Orchestra 

Third CoBiiM-atlTe 8miim>b 
SENATE. CHICAGO 



DICK LUCKE 



and his 

ARCADIANS 

PLAYING ORPMEUM CIRCUIT 

Direction — Moore A Megley 

Next Week Orpheum, Oakland, Cal. 



M 



EL PEOESKY AND HIS 
ONTMARTE ORCHESTRA 
OVIELANO FAVORITES 



BROADCAStlNO NIGHTLT. KFWB 

HOLLYWOOD, CAL. 



PRYOR MOORE 



ORCHESTRAS 

Playing Daily at the 

5 Boos Bros. Cafeterias 

also 

The Playhouse Orchestra 

•nd 

Contracting Special Dance 

Orchestras 

LOS ANGELES 



\ GLEN OSWALD'S 



Victor Recording Orchestra 
Playing Cinderella Roof 

f nd 

DOUBLING THEATRES 
LOS ANGELES 



RADIOLIANS 



RAY WALKLR, Director 

«TH HOIfra AT 

CHUMMY CLUB 

711 7th Avenue. N.Y. C. 
MaprtmentmUtt: HARBT FEAKI. 



DAN TBD 

RUSSO and FIORITO 



ORIOLE ORCHESTRA 



Kdsrwalcr 

Office noom 202 
Nelson Bros. Bids. 

Broadway A Devon, Chicago 
Kxriasiva Briinawtek ArtMa 



ABE LYMAN GOING TO CHI. 

1^08 Angeles, April 21. 
As reported some time ago, Abe 
Lyman and his Cocoanut /irove Or- 
chestra from the Hotel Ambassador, 
are going to the College Inn, Chi- 
cago, In September. 

' The contract la for an indeflnltc 
period, but it Is understood that 
Lyman can remain, there for one 
year with option held by the man- 
agement fur his further servlnep. 



ACE BRIGODE | 



and His 14 Virginians 

MONTE CARLO RESTAURANT 

Broadway and 51at St., New York 
ExcImIt* ! ! ■ —> —■■ * Josrph 



ROY FOX 



and his Orchestra 

Now Featured at th« ^^^ 

Cafe Lafayette I;' 
LOS ANGELA 



DAN GREGORY | 

•nd hIa faiuont 

Crystal Palace Orchestra 

Exclusive Victor Record Artists 
Street, nMir Broatlwaj-. New Terk 



DAVE HARMAN | 

AND ORCHESTRA 



Permi 



ON TOtB 

•aSMSs: WUiJaBMiMrt. Pa. 



Original hdiaiii 5 



Record and Radio Artists 

New Playing Cinderella Ballroom 
48tli Street and Br«»adn-m7. New Tork 

TOMMY MORTON. Maaascv 
rhoae KlchM«B4 HiU UT. HUrBac SCS6 



SAM LANIN 



AND ORCHESTRA 
ROSELAND 

Seventh Year en Broadway 
A "NURMI" RUN 



The Orqpnal Memphis 5 



ON DANCE TOUR 
Direction BERNIE FOYER 
1674 Broadway, New York 



GEORGE MEYERS 



AMD HIS 

Club Alamo Orchestra 

Appearlns Nlchtly at Joe Ward's 

CLUB ALAMO 

2S3 Wast 125tli St.. New York City 



KENNETH MORSE 



FRIAR'S INN ORCHESTRA 

"That's That** 

1043 W. Sixth Street 

LOS ANGELES 



BEN POLLACK 



and ORCHESTRA 

Venice Ball Room 

Venice, CaL 

(for a long tint* t« eoma) 



IRVING ROTHSCHlLin 



AMD HIS 

KINGS OF SYNCOPATION 
"Cafe DeauviUe" 

- CHICAGO 



The SANGAMO 
BAND 



,'i 



Dica UEIBBaT, BMOBT DAVOKSMnT 

Nww at the faiaed 

Hanrey's in Washington, D.C 
rowHATAN ii«»t2i. soov 

Waaklocten'a Meat KxdaaiT* BeeC 



HARRY STODDARD 



AND HIS 

•Streets ot Hew Tork Orchestni" 

Keith-Albee and Orpheum Circuits 

Direction BOAR * CUBTR 

PER. ADD. FKIARS ri.rU, N. T. 



WASHWGTONIANS 



Club Kentucky. 

Broadway and 49th Street, H, Y. ] 

Playing Keith-Albee' Theatres 
"DUKE" ELLINGTON. Dirsotor 



38 



VARIETY 



CABARETS 



. V' "WTfsTSC.' 



Wednesday, April 22, 1925 



'^m 



BANDMEN- 
BE WISE- 

ADVERnSE- 



AND IN 



^te^ 



Perhaps the quickest way to tell an advertising story for 
orchestras is to tell the fact — that the leading pop orchestras 
in this country today are advertisers — that they have adver- 
tised continuously and consistently in "Variety." 

Not tdonm that, bml amoeral of the noted band leaders 
who have Publicity Campaign contrade with "Variety^* 
have left it to the advertimng departmnet of thin paper 
what to eay abotit them and when to eay jf . 

This popular orchestra business is so new that no one in it 
knows where he may land next. Anyone is possible of ele- 
vation. It's necessary, though, to get to all of the show busi- 
ness to make the show business believe your name is a 
"Name." They believe it through advertising. 

Much ttf the pop orchestra fru<tn«M is like the show 
business — it's Opportunity. Opportunity is ntade by 
Trade Publicity. Trade Publicity may best be secured 



PERSHING PALACE 

Chicago, April 21. 

This r:rnIo Young guy Is a wiz- 
ard. Two weeks ago he reported to 
his office for the first time since re- 
covering from a long and serious 111- 
ne.s3. Ill the two weeks he has been 
on the job he has landed two big 
contracts to produce the type of 
cabaret entertainment for which he 
Is famous. One of these was for the 
Pershing Palace Cafe, the most Im- 
posing cabaret on the south side. 
Young cast, costumed, staged and 
opened this show In record time, and 
it is a corker. 

Twenty girls and about 10 prin- 
cipals constitute the roster at the 
Pershing Palace. Yvonne Mayol, a 
new prima donna around these 
parts, led a gorgeous Spanish num- 
ber costumed In shawls. The Mc- 
Cune Sisters harmonized, danced 
and showed an abundance of class. 
With more seasoning these girls wUl 
be set. Other spectacular numbers 
wore an Indian interlude dressed 
with tremendous head pieces and 
bells: a gypsy scene with the girls 
garbed in long circular skirts and 
kerchiefs about their heads; a jazz 
session costumed in gold cloth, but 
the high i>olnt Is the Gainsborough 
number, with 10 girls arrayed in 
Gainsborough hats and gowns and 
another 10 dressed as dandies. This 
number was Ziegfeldlan in effec- 
tiveness. 

The Pershing Palace Cafe Is a 
large pface. Ensemble numbers r.nd 
parades are given a splendor a 
smaller establishment could not 
achieve. The cafe is located on the 
second floor of a family hotel. A 
balcony runs on three sides, and 
there Is a separate floor for patron 
dancing. The seating capacity is 
close to 1,200. 

One of the principals was Jean 
Collins (colored), a strutting demon 
who tears the house apart when he 
does his stuCf. Eddie Mathews, ec- 
centric acrobatic dancer, has an 
easy style and was a favorite. Flo 
Whiteman proved an adept hard 
shoe hoofer. An outstanding sen- 
sation, however, was the Three 
W^hlrlwlnds. This trio never fail to 
make the diners stop eating. They 
work on roller skates, but do not 
do any skating, confinlBg them- 
selves to furious whirls, dips and 
breath taking swings. They are a 
sensational cafe act. 

The chorus are all beauties. Toung 
always having been a picker of 
pulchritude. The orchestra Is a col- 
ored aggregation led by Dave Pey- 
ton. It plays for both the show and 
dancing. These boys are torrid. 

The cafe policy is to run a show 
number and then a dance for the pa- 
trons. 

Blessed with spaciousness and 
dominating the south side field in 
prestige, the Pershing Palace, now 
that it has tied up with Ernie 
Y^oung. ought to clean up nightly. 

LiOOp. 



New Cabaret Gyp 
Working in Chicago 



Chicago, April 21. 
A nifty for quick and easy 
money has been developed in 
some of the intermediate cab- 
arets of the town, worked in 
harmony t>y girls of the place 
and the waiters, with guest£ 
in between as the come-ons. 

About once or twice a week 
now seems to be the custom, in 
order that the racket shal. not 
explode. The gross can. run 
from 120 to |60 nlght'.y or 
more, according to the wealth 
of the victim. It is a split be- 
tween the girl working it and 
the waiter. 

When one of the girls may 
be Invited to sit at a table with 
a man or men, after she looks 
them over or perhaps know- 
ing one, the girls slip to a 
waiter whatever single piece 
of jewelry she is wearing that 
is of value. Shortly after the 
druminer rolls for attention 
and It is announced a diamond 
brooch has been found. 

With that the girl at the 
table grasps her throat, utters 
a little shriek, then a cry of' 
gladness and identifies the 
gem. Asking who found it and 
^informed a waiter did, she joy- 
fully -says: 

"Isn't tt^it lovely and Isn't 
he honest. I must give him 
something. My Lord, I haven't 
a cent with me." 

Turning to the male she con- 
sults him with as to how much 
the waiter should receive as 
his reward. When that Is set- 
tled she borrows the amount 
from the come-on. 

Besides the easy money, it is 
working for the reputation of 
the cabarets standing for ii 
as to their honesty. 



» 



in **Variety. 

Look over the list of pop bands. Figure them out if they 
are outstanding. You will recall that they have advertised, 
and in "V^ariety." Nothing in the show business is too small 
-nor too big to advertise. The smartest showmen of this 
season, of years ago and of tomorrow have been and will 
be trade advertisers. ' 

The public pays to see or he^ir, but the manager pays the 
salary for an attraction. He selects it. For actors, actresses, 
attractions (which takes in bands) nothing is so important as 
trade advertising. 

Trade publicity ntakes you more important in the eyes 
of the show business. The more intportant you become in 
the eyes of the show bttsiness, the more opportunities and 
the more salary. 

There is a band in New York City doubling at present be- 
tween show and restaurant that dubbed along Broadway in a 
starvation way until it advertised. That advertising, and in 
"Variety," presented an Opportunity. One of the greatest 
musical show producers of the world cngaered the band. He 
knew of it through "Variety." He admits it; the band knows 
it, and the producer, through engaging the band, "made" the 
band forever. It's the big hit of the show it is in in New 
York and a draw at the Broadway restaurant. 

ft needed but Opportunity — and it got Opportunity 
■ through "Variety." You may do the same. 

Try a. 

MeJte the show business know of you. 

htalte Opportunity take notice. 

Advertise, and 

tn "Variety." * 



Write "Variety," New York, about its Special Publicity 
Plan, what it nteans, how it can be handled and what it 

The Publicity Plan is adaptable to any means or 
appropriation. 



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RENDEZVOUS, CHI. 

Chicago, April 21. 

Business havlnjf taken a down- 
ward trend In recent weeks at this 
well-known north side cafe, the 
management decided to go out and 
get back their declining trade. Ernie 
Young was appealed to. In former 
years Ernie made the Marigold Gar- 
dens "the" congregating point of the 
night life of the north side, and his 
name means much out that way. 
The Rendezvous is featuring his 
name in their publicity and has put 
his picture in a large frame outside. 

George Lelderman is the owner of 
the Rendezvous. He has spent plenty 
in decorating. The main dining 
room seats about 400, with an annex 
giving an additional seating capacity 
of 360. 

The revue Is In the flashy style of 
all the Ernie Y'oung shows. There 
are 10 choristers, any one of whom 
can step out in front and deliver a 
dancing specialty. Several do, sev- 
eral more make up sister eams, and 
all In all It rates one of the fastest 
choruses In town. Young has spread 
himself in the matter of costuming 
a hot Charleston number and a min- 
strel number, while a. ribbon num- 
ber, with the girls attired in bou- 
quets of ribbons, was bizarre and 
brought applause on sight. 

The principals include Arthur 
Ward, an eccentric dancer; Patsey 
Shelley, a charming toe dancer; 
Murray and Wagner, harmony sing- 
ers; Edwards and Gold, dancers, and 
the Janton Sisters, who led a 
chorus number. Rita Green has a 
world of personality. Leonette Ball 
is an auburn-haired miss, absent 
from these precincts a long while, 
and doubly welcome for that reason. 
She led numbers, did specialties and 
was a favorite generally. Annette 
Stillman, apparently taken from the 
chorus, has the goods and gives 
promise of developing. 

The show is run In sections of 26 
minutes. In that period more speed 
l.s crammed than in an hour of mu- 
sical comedy. Charley Straight's or- 
chf-stra offl(^ted. Since Isham 
Jones dcMerted Chicago. Straight I.-* 
considered by many to have the best 
dance organization In town. 

The anticipated Increase in rev- 
enue ought to be realized with the 
kind of entertainment Young has 
provided. There Is plenty of color 
and beauty and solid entertainment. 
Mile. I^nors made most of the 
towm for ihe girl principals. 

\ I, I'm ••.•.•• ••'. .M- L,oop, 



Deny Circnit Connection 



National Attractions of New 
York, Inc., sponsors of the "ball- 
room circuit," through J. E. Horn, 
its vice-president and general man- 
ager, stated for last week's issue 
that certain "franchise" tiolders 
had been secured as spokes in the 
new circuit. Seemingly, part of 
this Information was premature. 

Charles G. Strakosch, managing 
director of the Arcadia ballroom. 
New York, and Meyer Davis for 
his Le Paradis Band, Washington, 
D. C|, both deny any afllliations. 
The Arcadia, it is stated, will book 
its own band attractions and not 
through a booking agency. The 
!<• Paradis Band from Meyer 
Davis' cafe In Washington of that 
name, it Is also denied by Uriel 
Davis, does not contemplate affilia- 
tion with National Attractions in 
that respect. 

Horn is at present out of town 
and not due to return until late this 
week. 



Trocadero and Astaires 

New York, April 16. 
Editor Variety: 

You had a notice stating that al- 
though Fred aod Adele Astairc had 
a' big opening at the Club Tro- 
cadero, the business thereafter fell 
off. 

The total business during the flrst 
week (Holy Week) was 2,304 paid 
covers (|4 and |5 each) which 
nearly broke the record for the 
Club Trocadero even during the fall 
season when we had Maurice and 
Hughes. Starting the second \yeek, 
the Club Trocadero gained an at- 
tendance of 18 per cent. 

C. P. MEIER. 

Manager. 



LIBEL ACnONS 

AGAINST N. Y. I 

"MIRROr 



Paper "Exposing*' Reg, 
tauranU May Become ,. 
Entangled 



According to accounts the Ktw 
York "Mirror," a Hearst paper, will 
run into a flock of libel actions m 
the result of two of its staff, Jo 
Swerling and Dorothy Herxog, 
writing of matters they allege t» 
have witnessed in various places. 

One night club in Times Squtirs 
is said to have already started a 
damage action against "The Mir- 
ror." The paper has been running 
dally a series of "expose*" of caba- 
rets, telling what they charge and 
what they "sell," having no heal- 
Uncy In mentioning the purchase 
of liquor besides name of the caba< -. 
ret or restaurant and Its address. ^" 

Swerling has been a rewrite man 
on "The Mirror." Miss Herz%g has 
been presumed to have been its pic- 
ture critic Swerling is reported to 
have mentioned he was with Va- 
riety to iilake a liquor buying con- 
nection In one resort. He was with 
the Chicago office of this paper 
several years ago, but never since 
connected. 

Newspaper men have expressed 
surprise "The Mirror" Anally picked 
up an idea that has probably oc- 
curred to every daily in the coun- 
try, without any wishing to adopt 
It. The newspaper men say that If 
"The Mirror" .vanted to attract at- 
tention with a sensational booze 
story, it might have gone after the 
graft in Prohibition with the federal 
forces, besides the police, not only 
of New York but all over the 
country. 

Those who know Swerling say 
this scheme of "tipping off' sounds 
much like a creation of his own. 
Miss Herzog is reported as quite 
popular in picture circles around 
Xmas. flTer presents last Xmas 
from picture people according to 
report exceeded in value those re- 
ceived by the other women picture 
reviewers on the New York dallies. 



2 HEW CHICAGO EEVUES ^ 

Chicago, April 21. - 
Last week two new revues wert 
ushered into Chicago cafes, both 
produced by Ernie Toiing. The 
Rendezvous and the Pershing^ 
which formerly housed floor enter- 
tainers, are the two cafes who have 
bolstered their entertainment pro* , 
gram' with stupendous revues. 1 

The summer gardens located td" 
the outskirts of the city are bias* 
ing announcement of large revuetf 
during the hot weather. 



Hardy in Villaae 

William Hardy, formerly connect- 
ed, with Thomas Healy's restau- 
rant enterprises, has been appoint- 
ed manager, of the ClUb Fronton, 
Greenwich Village. 

Bill celebrated his entrance to the 
Village by staging a newfloor show 
In which Valeria Sargent, Edna 
Moore, Betty Palmer and Bobby 
Burman are principals. 

Al Siegel's orchestra suiiplles the 
dance music. 



Now Show at Silver Slipper 
Albert Is now the official greetef 
at the Silver Slipper. Albert wa* 
formerly with Rector's and latterly 
at the Moulin Rouge. A new shoif 
opened at the Slipper Friday night 
with Olga and Mishka, Fefay and 
Nanlne, Blgelow and Lee, Doris 
Vinton, Nancy Deckert and Florence 
Hedges among the new recruits. 
Jimmy Carr's orchestra remains 
with Jimmy also master of cere* 
monies. 



Floor Show at Janssen's 
The uptown New Y'ork JanssenV 
Hofbrau Will have a big floor show 
shortly. Werner Janssen, who has 
contributed to the current Ziegfeld 
"Follies" and other revues. Is writ* 
Ing the music for the show. l 

After three months at the Moulin 
Rouge in Chicago, Gladys R»f. 
singer, has returned to New TorM 
to open at the Longacre Club. 



JUST II^rENTED;;t;^«;•,v£;•.,';;,';^il» 

mil. 



Harry Walker has placed a nfw 
revue at the Palomar cafe. New 
York, with Mark White. Louetla 
Lloyd, Irene Aubrey, Hazel Green, 
MIU Dromon, and a char.u» of 12. 




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Wednesday* April 22. 1925 



OUTDOORS 



VARIETY 



CALIFORNIA'S 
FESnVALFEIl 

Jo Celebrate State's Ad- 
mission to Union 



* L.OB Angeles, April 21. 

Northern and Southern California 
vill Join hands In a common cause 

that of boosting the State and 

attracting visitors during 1925. To 
this end meetings are being held 
here by representatives of 20 Cham- 
bers of Commerce for the purpose 
^•( working out of the details. 
^ The scheme had Its Inception In 
A San Francisco when it was dis- 
covered that forty-six festivals, 
pageants. Jubilee celebrations and 
g other events were scheduled to take 
E place in various sections of the 
State during 1925. Also the fact 
that this year is the 75th anniver- 
sary of California's admission to the 
Union. 

Then it was planned to call 1925 
"California Festival Tear" with a 
■ub-title to the effect: "Commemo- 
rating the Seventy-fifth Anniversary 
of California's Admission to the 
Union.- 
Besldes giving publicity to the 
'. rarlous festivals as such, the co- 
'- operating sections of the State will 
try to give a statewide motive to 
the Jubilee year by having Spanish 
costumes adopted for everyday 
wear, either In whole or In part. 
This idea probably was suggested 
by the success of the Forty-Nlner 
Celebration in Sacramento several 
years ago. 

This idea will be carried even 
further and merchants will be urged 
to cooperate in their window dis- 
plays. All of the temporary struc- 
tures at the festivals will be of 
Spanish design and the pennants 
will be of Spanish colors. 

The meeting In Los Angeles was 
called by C. O. Milham, executive 
secretary of the All-Year Club of 
Southern California and those in- 
cluded In the conference are: 

William Dunkerly, secretary of 
the Pasadena Chamber of Com- 
merce; Carl Bush, secretary, Holly- 
wood Chamber of Commerce; Earl 
W. Porter, secretary, Inglewood 
Chamber of Commerce; J. Oliver 
Brison. publicity secretary Long 
Beach Chamber; Frank J. Wifltler, 
secretary Monrovia Chamber; Har- 
ry Welch, secretary of the Orange 
County Harbor C. of C. at Newport 
Beach; George A. Raymond, sec- 
retary of the Fuller ton Chamber; 
V. D. Johnson, secretary Orange 
Chamber; E. F. MacDougal, secre- 
tary Santa Barbara Chamber; Jno. 
L. Fox, secretary^ San Diego Cham- 
ber; T. O. Armstrong, manager of 
San Diego California Club; Guy 
Leonard, secretary Fresno County 
Chamber; William Creakbaum, 
publicity director Los Angeles 
' Chamber; J. M. Paige, secretary of 
Pomona Chamber; B. W. Spencer, 
secretary Ontario Chamber; M. L. 
Schoenthal, secretary Riverside 
Chamber; R. H. Mack, secretary 
San Bernardino Ciiamber; A. L. 
Oliger, secretary Santa Ana 
Chamber; F. L. Masseck, secretary 
Santa Paula Chamber; George W. 
Bunton, secretary Van N'uys Cham- 
ber and Edgar E. Wiker, secretary 
Ventura Chamber. 

The various festivals scheduled 
to be held In California this year 
are: 

April 25-26 — Ramona pageant, 
Hemet 
April 30— Raisin Day, Fresno. 
May 1 — Completion of Coast 
Highway, Laguna Beach. 

May 1 to 3 — Annual May Day 
carnival. Coming. 

May 2 — Playground opening festi- 
val, Tracy. 

May 2— May Day festival, Palo 
Alto. 

May 3 to 9— Eisteddfod and cho- 
rus concert, Redlands. 

May 2-8 — Ramona pageant, 
Hemet. 

May 22 — Orange Show, Anaheim. 

May 23— California Lemon show. 
Oxnard. 

May 24— Pageant PUy (Drake.) 
Mt. Tamalpaliii 

Jun« 1 to 7— SixteeotU annual 
.^^}le^ry carnival, San LeanJra 
^,-= June 2 — Shrine celebration. Los 
i^ngeies and Hollywood. 
.June t to . 10 — National conven- 
"•n of ar««t««, San Diesa 

June 10 to 14— State-Wide beauty 
pageant, Santa Cruz. 

June— R6deo, Santa Crus. 

June — Sixth annual pageant, Los 
Oatos. 
*- June 14— Pageant Play (Mission.) 



PARKS AT RYE, N. Y, 
DESPITE OPPOSITION 



Combined Action Against 
Them—Blatant Noises 



Park managers at Rye, N. T., 
may operate this summer, despite 
the combined action of the Rye 
board of trustees and special citi- 
zens' committees towards stopping 
tiiem. 

Paradise Park was first at- 
tacked. When it looked like the 
town's flght would win, the park 
management obta'ned a permanent 
injunction from the Supreme Court 
preventing the people there from 
shutting up the park. 

The other Rye park. Pleasure 
Park, managed by Col. L Austin 
Kelly, last week was denied a per- 
mit by the 'rusteet., and Kelly Is 
asking the court to grant him the 
fame injunction that now enables 
Paradise Park to run this summer. 

Rye declares its park war Is due 
to the blatant nclses emanating 
from the parks, as well as the "un- 
desirable persons" who come from 
New York to visit the beaches. 

The official park opening date Is 
May 15. 



E. C. FABE BEFINANCEB 

Kansas City. April 21. 
Fairyland park opens May 16. The 
park has experienced many finan- 
cial troubles since its start two 
years ago, but refinancing plans 
were effected some weeks ago. At 
a stockholdeis' meeting some $30,- 
000 was Buoscribed toward retiring 
a 170,000 first mortgage on the prop- 
erty. After the mortgage was re- 
tired the plan was to issue bonds 
for 1100,000 to the stockholders, 
leaving a working capital of about 
130,000, according to W. L. Hutch- 
inson, president. Sam Benjamin will 
again be manager. 



PSOVIDENCE'S AUDITOSinM 

Providence, April 21. 

An auditorium, the largest In all 
New England, which will enclose a 
skating rink and can be used for 
conventions, balls, auto shows. Cir- 
cuses, bike races, etc.. Is to be built 
here through a pooling of local and 
state capital. 

It will seat 8,000 and cost $600,- 
000. Albert Gelger, Jr., manager of 
Boston Arena, will be general man- 
ager. The building will b« chris- 
tened Rhode Island auditorium. 



San Juan Capistrano. 

July 8 to 6 — Round-up live-stock 
show, Alturas. 

July 11 — Spanish California pa- 
geants, Berkeley. 

July 22 to 26 — California Rodeo, 
Salinas. 

July — Start ten weeks' Bowl con- 
certs and Pilgrimage Play, Holly- 
wood. 

July 19 — Era of the red woods pa- 
geant. Sequoia National Park. 

August 1 — Annual marine fashion 
show, Redondo Beach. 

August 1 — Tournament of Lights, 
Newport Beach. 

August 12 to 14 — Spanish fiesta, 
San Diego. 

August 27 to September 2— San 
Joaquin County Fair, Stockton. 

September 5-6 — Legend of the 
Pioneer, Mt. San Jaclnta. 

September 6 to 12 — Diamond 
Jubilee celebration, San Francisco. 

September 7 — Turlock melon car- 
nival, Turlock. 

September 9— Historical pageant 
orange. Orange. 

September 9 — Grape Day festival, 
Escondldo. 

September 9 to 11— Spanish fiesta, 
Glandale. 

September 14 to 20— Stanislaus 
County Fair, Modesto. 

September 15 to 19— Prune and 
apricot exposition. Mountain View. 

September 24 to 27 — Annual fair, 
Lake county. Upper Lake. 

September 27 to October 3— Cot- 
ton harvest festival, Corcoran. 

September 28— Fresno District 
Fair, Fresno. 

September 29 to October 3 — 
Southern California Fair, Riverside 
and State Fair, Sacramento. 

October 6 to 10 — Kern County 
fair, Bakersfield. 

November 7'-8— Tahquits (Pa- 
geant play). Palm Springs. 

November 24 to 28 — Northern 
California Orange and Olive Expo- 
sition, OrovlUe. 

December 24 to January 1 — Mardl 
Oras, Venice. 

January 1. 1926— Tournament of 
Rosea, Pasadena. 



HRST ARRESTS 
IN ST. LOUIS 



Law vs. Gaming Brings 
Action 



St. Louis, April 21. 

The first arrests under ihe new 
law prohibiting gambling at street 
carnivals were made last week by 
members of the gambling squad at a 
!ot carnival at Kingshighway boule- 
vard and St. Louis avenue. The 
carnival, under auspices, Jackson 
Johnson Jr. post, American legion, 
had asked for an injunction against 
police Interference wl.h Its show.' 

Foley Brazelton 34, operator, 
roulette booth, was arrested and 
paraphernalia, etc., seised. The 
raid came under the new ruling of 
the police that gambling at benefit 
carnivals, church lottoes, euchre 
parties and like affairs must be 
stopped. 

A big police shakcup here, where 
I in the chiefs of police and detec- 
tives were demoted, many transfers 
made and things in general moved 
about. Is the work of the new board 
of police commissioners recently 
appointed. Beside the drive on 
gambling at "benefits," raids on 
handbooks are being made. 



SWALLOWED 3i KARAT 
RING IN SHOP HOLDUP 



Lawyer for League Bumped 
on Head, Often — Investi- 
gation Going On 



FIGHTS CARNIVALS 

East San Diego Petitions City Dads 
to Stop Grafting Outfits 



San Diego, Cal., April 21. 

A flght Is on to stop carnivals ex- 
hibiting m Bast San Diego. A peti- 
tion has been filed with the City 
Council asserting that amusement 
enterprises that have a permanent 
Investment should enjoy the patron- 
age of the public and protesting 
against granting permits to "any old 
kind of grafting camlvaL" 

Heading the signers to George E. 
Robinson, manager Vista theatre. 

This Is not the first time an ef- 
fort has been made to keep tented 
outfits from playing E^ast San Diego. 



"OAIBT CHAUTAUQUAS" 

Chicago, April 21. 

A new angle In the chautauqua 
business has developed under the 
title "Dairy Chautauqua." It Is be- 
ing sponsored by the agricultural 
relations dei>artment of the New 
York Central Lines and the National 
Dairy Association. 

The idea Is to create a greater 
interest in more eflncient dairy pro- 
duction and the National Dairy 
Show. It la in reality an Itinerant 
dairy show which will carry in a 
concentrated form all features of 
the National Show. 

This Chautauqua opens May 17, 
Alliance, Ohio, with other cities in 
that section to follow. 



CHAUTAUQUA NOTES 

Major C. B. Russell, formerly In 
charge of American Secret Service, 
France, has signed with Colt-Alber 
Chautauqua system, Chicago, for a 
series of lectures on secret service 
experiences. 

Betty Booth Co., strictly chau- 
tauqua attraction, will play April 
26-27 In churches In Chicago. 

Ray Andrews, formerly publicity 
man for Elllson-White chautauqua 
Interests, now advertising agent for 
Botsford-Constantlne Co., Chicago. 

James H. Shaw, chautauqua man- 
ager. Is now In Pasadena, Cal.. 
working for "The Mission Play" 
management. 



MUSICAL lECTUEE BOOKED 

Chicago, April 21. 
What Is said to be the first mus- 
ical lecture will be offered shortly 
on a Lyceum Circuit by Congress- 
man Brooks Fletcher and wife. 
Fletcher will do the talking, while 
his wife offers a prelude musical 
number. The combination can fill 
an evening bill, and they hope to 
keep all the profits from the lec- 
ture and musical In the family. It 
Is understood Fletcher Is the first 
C'^ngressman to work such an ar- 
rangement on a lyceum course. 

Expo. Week at Long Beach, Cal. 
Long Beach, Cal., April 21. 

The annual Harbor Industrial Ex- 
position of Southern California will 
be held here In the Municipal Audi- 
torium starting tomorrow (April 22) 
night and Lasting until April 29. 



Now that the holdup of the 
Showmen's League members In 
their lodge room Is past history, 
some interesting Elde lights come 
out. Among the high spots is that 
Sam J. Leavy, who was wearing a 
3V4 karat diamond ring with a 
heavy platln'im setting, put It In 
his mouth and swallowed it, nearly 
strangling to death The ring was 
recovered the following Sunday aft- 
ernoon. 

While Leon A. Bersnlak, the 
counsellor of the League, was look- 
ing for some card* to give out and 
searching his pockets for advertis- 
ing matter, not holding up his 
hands &9 directed, the lawyer said 
it was not legal. He was blnged 
over the head and asked if that 
was legal. He then told the ban- 
dits that he was a lawyer, but they 
would not believe it, with the coun- 
sellor raising new objections, also 
over-ruled with three punches on 
the head. 

Frank Perlaon managed to throw 
his $1,500 diamond ring behind the 
piano, but when he came out of 
the washroom afte." the bandits had 
gone, he could not find It. . 

Tom Ranklne lost one solitary 
"buck," not the "fifty" first re- 
ported. 

And, although there Is an unani- 
mous opinian among the members 
it was a tip-off, there are no clue? 
so far. It Is said, however, that a 
quiet investigation la going on by 
a star chamber committee. Several 
prominent members have their own 
opinions, but will not voice them 
publicly, although they say they 
would like a searching Investiga- 
tion made. 



W. H. FAULHAHUS DEAD 

Tacoma, April 21. 

W. H. Paulhamus, president 
Western Washington Fair Associa- 
tion, one of the biggest fair men In 
the northwest, died April 14 at his 
home, Sumner, Wash., of pernicious 
anaemia. 

Paulhamus, state senator In 1907- 
09-11, was for 84 years an outstand- 
ing figure In the agricultural and 
horticultural development of the 
Pacific northwest. He was keenly 
Interested In all fair matters and 
was largely responsible for the suc- 
cessful growth of the Western 
Washington fair. A widow and four 
children survive. 



Ringling Hits Buffalo 
Day After Robinson Date 

Buffalo, April 21. 

The Ringling-Barnum show Is 
due In Buffalo June 1, the day fol- 
lowing the two-day engagement of 
the John Robinson circus. May 
2930. The Big Show opposition 
squad was in town last week plas 
tering the downtown roofs with 
"wait" banners and grabbing off 
most of the available advertising 
space. 

The Robinson outfit so far has 
done no advertising, but the ad- 
vance men have been In town ar- 
ranging the annual tie-up the show 
makes with the city officials for the 
Allied Toy Fund. The fund is a net 
charity of the mayor and has al- 
ways meant capacity for the Robin- 
son engagement. 

This Is the first time two circuses 
have ever played successive engage- 
ments here on consecutive dates, 
and the Robinson tie-up Is generally 
regarded as giving the first show 
the break. 



PARKS OPENING 

Schenck Bros. Palisades Amuse- 
ment Park, billed as "the pride of 
the Hudson," opens Saturday. April 
26. Free circus, fireworks "Tueaday 
and Thursday nights and Strick- 
land's orchestra are carded features. 

Columbia Park, North Bergen, N. 
J., opens April 26, with Victor's or- 
chestra a feature. 

Nantasket Beach, Boston, opened 
most of Its concessions last Satur- 
day. 

Merrimack Park, Lowell, Mass., 
opened some of its features last 
Saturday. 



Frea Films as Draw 

Des Moinea, April 21. 
When Rivervlew Park, A. Frankle, 
manager, opens May !•, free picture 
shows are expected to prove a draw. 
Band concerts and vaudeville in the 
Hippodrome are also. 



PARK UNAFRAID 
OF PREDICTION 

Not Frightened by Fore* 
cast of "Cold Summer" 



Despite an ofllclal forecast and 
prediction from the Weather Bu- 
reau, Washington, D. C. that the 
summer would t>e a cold one park 
managers and amusement purveyors 
of outdoor attractioni look forward 
to It with confidence. 

The Waahlngton prediction waa 
ba.sed on a study f solar radiation 
and ocean temperature. According 
to their viewpoint the summer of 
1926 will be even colder than that 
of 1926. 

Veteran park managers recall 
1916 which was christened "sum- 
merless 1916" through the cold 
weather that prevailed that sum- 
mer. A repetition of that year 
would be certain to mitigate against 
park attendance. 

Several parks In nearby territory 
that have started have done excoij- 
tionally well, with a number of 
nice, summery daya more than 
doubling the attendance in previous 
years. 

Coney Island, however, has taken 
an early start on banner crowds 
and an estimated 400,000 was 
chalked up for Eaater, with aubse- 
quent week ends expected to break 
all previous records. 

Shellpot Park, Wilmington, Del., 
which got under way last week, 
struck some excellent weather and 
returns were beyond sangrulne ex- 
pectations of the park management. 

Throughout the country and 
especially in the East, with warm 
weather beginning to show its ef- , 
feet, the parka have shown a de- 
sire to start earlier this year than 
last. 



TRI-STATE DISSOLVES 



Midweat Poater Aaaociation to Stick 
to State Bodiea 



Kansas City, April 21. 

The Trl- State Advertising As- 
sociation, composed of bill posters 
of Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska, 
held its annual session here last 
week. The most Important business 
was the dissolution of the associa- 
tion, the members deciding that 
separate state organizations w(<uld 
serve the Industry much better than 
the tri-state affair. 

One thing that caused the mem- 
hors to decide upon the state or- 
ganizations waa the question of 
cost of legislation. It was reported 
that the expense of legislation in 
Missouri and Nebraska, for the 
past year had been about $1,000 a 
state, while but a little over a 
hundred dollars had been necessary 
In Kansas. 

The new state organizations will 
be perfected early In the fall, as 
soon as new charters can be 
secured. 



Shows Opening Around 
Chicago With Difficulty 

Chicago, April 21. 

Camlvala will begin to open 
around Chicago this coming week. 
The largest is the De Kreko show, 
at Blue Island. Several of the 
smaller ones. Including those ex- 
clusively devoted only to rtdea and 
a few concessions, will occupy va- 
rious lots aa heretofore under dif- 
ferent auaplcea. 

There will be the same ^ifllcully 
In running wheels. Unless opeiated 
excluslvelT for ,eharlty, and that 
charity one of exceptional stre* cth, 
they win be limited in number. 



KAST GBEEN WILL BECOYER 

Syracuse, April 21. 

Mary Green, 23, dancer with the ' 
Otis L. Smith Carnival Co., who 
swallowed poiaon tableta after a 
lover a' quarrel, will recover, her 
physicians say. 

Miaa Green ia in the hosplUI of 
the Good Shepherd here, and was 
taken there after taking the poison 
In her rooming housa 



Potts Co. Landa Contract 

Chicago, April 21. 
For three years past Pain's fire- 
works have been featured «t the 
Tri-State fair, Burlington, la. This 
year there was some tall bidding for 
the contract, the Potts Plreworka 
Co. beating out the Thearle Duf- 
field division, W.-A. 3.^ ,.,»',.- *;-, 



VARIETY 



OUTDOORS 



Wednesday, April 22. 198i 




Waahlngrton, April SI. 

Burope is still turning to Amer- 
ica for muaiciil instruments and 
In increased numbers, too. 

Ib replyingr the department re- 
Queata that the nearest branch 
offlce, a list of which was publUined 
recently here, be addressed, with 
the country, article and code num- 
ber sl7en In the order below. 

Among the purchasers for the 
current week are the foUowlngr: 

Australia, canvas for the manu- 
facture of tarpaulins (14C77); 
China, hat>erdaahery, novelties. 



toilet soaps (all 14S86); Denmark, 
all kinds of leather for footwear 
(14672); France, automobile ac- 
cessories (14681): confectionery 
(14620f): Germany, automobile ac- 
cessories (14682): alllgrator, seal, 
lizard and serpent skins for the 
manufacture of novelties (14671): 
South Africa, silk hosiery, artificial 
silk underwear (both 14634). 

Those desiring to act as sellinK 
agents only include the following:: 

Brazil, pianos (1465S): India, 
cigars and clgrarcttes (14675): Italy, 
electrical specialties (14638). 



French Animal Tamer's 
Ballyhoo Causes Panic 

Paris, April 11. 

During a street fair here last 
week when business was slack, 
as It is generally at present, an 
animal tamer hit on a stunt to 
attract an audience to his men- 
sg«rl«. 

The tamer placed a smalt hyena 
on his shoulder and stepped down 
from his booth amidst the crowd 
firing a revolver in the air. In- 
stead of bringing patrons to the pay 
box it caused a slight panic. Thii 
frightened the hyena which 
scratched the people within its 
rsach. Three women were also 
knocked down and had to be treated 
at the hospital while several others 
Were cared for at the nearest phar- 
maciens. 

The police are suing the tamer. 



Summer Rep Season 

Chicago, April 21. 

The summer repertoire season is 
getting well under way here. Most 
of the principal organisations are 
either casting or in rehearsal. 

Oeorge Sweet, who has operated a 
rep company in Iowa for many 
years, says this year he will have two 
troupes, one to open May 4, the other 
May 17. 

O. H. Johnstone has cast and an- 
nounces the openings of the follow- 
ing shows: Jack Brooks Company, 
Sabula. Iowa, May 4; Beveridge 
Players, Litchfield, Illinois, May 18; 
J. B. Rotnour, Richmond, Illinois, 



Circus Jaguar Attacks 
Woman at Winter Farm 

Chicago, April 21. 
A Jaguar in the winter quarters 
of Fred Buchannan's cifcus, Granger, 
la., became infuriated at a red hat 
worn by Mrs. Albert G. Maish, so- 
ciety woman visiting the winter 
quarters, and thrusting its paw 
through the iron rbiling of its cage, 
lacerated her shoulder. Mrs. 
Maish was rushed to a hospital in 
Des Moines, where her condition is 
considered serious. 

Ever since Fred Buchannan entered 
the circus business he has made a 
practice of admitting visitors Sun- 
days to the winter quarters, charg- 
ing a nominal admission price. It 
was on one of. these paid-admission 
visits that Mrs. Maish was injured. 



Balto. Union's Circus 

Harry Bentum, Philadelphia, who 
is the circus impresario for the 
Baltimore Federation of Labor 
which plans its second annual cir- 
cus in the 6th Regimental Armory. 
May 4-», was in New York last 
week conferring with the Jack Dris- 
coll ofQces regarding the acts to be 
used for the show. 

Among those signed were Robin 
son's military elephants. Dutton's 
equestrian turns, Ida Delno, Teeter 
Robinson Japs, D'Loina (the Gold- 
en Pole comet), Tasmania Troupe. 
Van Diems. Serven Johnson and 
clowns. A. Young's perch act. with 
others to be announced later. Bent- 
um expected to sign either the 



AprU 20; Percy's Comedians, Farmer Meltzers or the Fishers as his flying 
City, Illinois, May 11: Walter Savage act. 



Players, Wayne, Nebraska. May 11. 



*Traudulent Game of 

Chance^-Heth Show 

Birmingham, Ala., Apill 21. 

L. J. Heth, owner of the L. J. 
Hetb shows and Harvey Wilson, 
operator of a doll concession were 
each fined when here $100 and costs 
in the police court, following tbelr 
arrest for running what Recorder 
Martin described as "Not only a 
game of chance but a fraudulent 
one." 

Offlcer Cain, who made the ar- 
rest, stated that on account of the 
actions of the eoncessiona<ro he had 
closed all wheals on the lot. 



WILD WEST SHOW IN FABE 

Wilmington, April 21. 

Shellpot Park launched its sea- 
son much earlier than usual April 
11, with a wild west show as one 
of its nvain amusements. 

The park people this year have 
leased an additional 205 acres and 
have added many new rides and 
park features. 

A new coaster has replaced 
the old Jack Rabbit ride. Pictures 
also are a part of the park's dally 
program. John A. Miller Is man- 
ager. 



y 



The Federation circus committee 
It headed by Henry Boenlng, presi- 
dent Baltimore F. of L., general 
chairman. _ 



JOHN METZER EULED 

John Metzer was instantly killed 
April 11 when his automobile struck 
a milk truck at Mercer. 12 miles 
from Los Angeles, Cal. Three com 
panions with him were badly hurt 
and are in a hospital. 

Mr. Metzer. 45, was president «f 
the Amusement Engineering Corpo- 
ration. He designed the Flying Cir- 
cus ride recently erected at Venice. 
The deceased was well known In 
the outdoor amusement fleld as a 
designer of riding devices. Widow 
and three children survive. 



CALEDONIA FAIB SET 

Randolph. Vt., April 21. 

The new management of the Cale- 
donia county fair is now making 
plans for the biggest and best ex- 
position ever conducted by the or- 
ganization, which has held a fair 
for nearly 80 years. 

The fair will l>e from Aug. 18 to 
21. inclusive, and will be the flrct 
tall fair in Vermont. Miller 
Brothers' carnival has been en- 
gaged. 



' FAIR DATES 

Oneida Co. (N. T.) Pair. Aug. 31- 
Sept. I. 

The St. John, N. B.. fair Sept. 5- 
1>. 

Northwestern Industrial Expo't- 
tlen, St. Paul. June 6-13. 
, Norse-American Centennial, Ct. 
Paul, June 6-13. 

California Valencle Orange Show 
•t-Ancrtiehn. May SS-Jnne 1^ 



ELELADEB FAIB SET 

Elkader. la.. April 21. 

The board of directors of the El- 
kader fair closed a contract with 
the World's Amusement Associa- 
tion of Chicago, for the free acts 
for the 1925 fair, which will be held 
August 18. 1». 20 and 21. 

Seven big acts have been booked 
with the Four Sensational Elliotts 
as the leader. A contract has been 
signed with Thearle-Duffield for 
the flreworks program. 



Heads California Fair 

Los Angeles, April 21. 

Robert A. Condee, an international 
authority on stock breeding, and 
vice-president State Board of Agri- 
culture, became president of the 
California State fair and the State 
Agricultural Board, following the 
death of H. A. Jastro. regent. Uni- 
versity of California, last week. In 
San Francisco. Gastro held the Job 
for 20 years. 

Condee is a resident of Chino, 35 
miles from here. 



To Continue County Fair 
Rochester. N,. T.. April 21. 
The Wyoming County Fair. War- 
saw. N. Y., will be continued this 
year regardless of the conflict In 
dates with the Perry, N. Y., fair, in 
the ."ame county, the Warsaw vil- 
lage board voting to lease the fair 
ground to the Wyoming County Ag- 
ricultural Society without a special 
electiea. .« .<....^. 



CARNIVALS 

American Amusement ^hows, 
Philadelphia, April 20. 

Alamo Exposition Shows, San An- 
tonio, April 20. 

Bernardi Exposition Sbows, 
Evanston, Wyo., April 20. 

Bernardi Greater Shows. Balti- 
more. April 18. 

K. G. Baricoot Shows. Defiance. O., 
April 27. 

Curtis L. Bockus Shows. Rum- 
ford, Me., May 16. 

Brown and Dyer Shows, Pough- 
keepsle, N. Y., April 27. 

Boyd and Linderman Shows, 
Richmond. Va.. April 25. 

S. W. Brimdage Shows. Peoria, 
111.. April 20; Joliet, IlL, April 27: 
Davenport. la.. May 4. 

Clark's Golden Rule Shows, Up- 
per Sandusky, C, April 27. 

Coal Belt Amusement Company. 
Livingstone. III.. April 20. 

Harry Copping Shows. Skyesville, 
Pa., April 25; Indiana. Pa.. May 4. 

Clinton Exposition Shows. Bron- 
son. Mo., April 20. 

Cote's Wolverine Shows, Detroit, 
(indef). 

Corey's Greater Shows, Pottsvllle, 
Pa.. April 18-May 2. 

Coleman Bros.' Shows, Middle- 
town, Conn., April 20-May 8; Hart- 
ford, Conn., 11. 

Cotton's Greater Shows. Blng- 
hamton. N. Y., April 25. 

Conklln and Garret Shows, Van- 
couver, B. C, May 4. * 

A. F. Crounse United Shows. 
Schenectady, N. Y., May 1. 

Daglow's Riding Devices. Bos- 
well, Pa., April 26: Rockwood, Pa., 
May 4. 

De Kreico Bros. Shows, Blue Is- 
land, 111., April 28: Harvey. 111., May 
4. 

Dixieland Shows, Dexter, Mo., 
April 20. 

Dreamland Expo. Shows, Elmtra. 
N. Y.. May 2. 

EUman Amusement Company, 
Milwaukee. Wis., April 2S (3 
weeks). 

Endy Shows, Pottsvllle, Pa., April 
20; Harrisburg, Pa., April 27. 

Foley and Burk Shows, Melrose - 
Oakland, Calif.. April 20. 

John Francis Shows, (^isco. Tex., 
April 20. 

Noble C. Falrley Shows, Leaven- 
worth. Kans., April 25. 

Greater Sheesley Shows. Balti- 
more. Md., April 18; Harrisburg 
Pa.. 27. 

Gerard's Greater Shows, Torring- 
ton, Conn., April 27. 

Gold Medal Shows, Kansas City, 
Kans., April 20. 

• Golden Rule Shows, Sprlngdale, 
Ark., April 20. 

Bill H. Hames Shows, Pilot Point, 
Texas, May 2. 

Hanscher Bros. Shows, Renssel- 
aer, Ind., April 25. 

Heller's Acme Shows, Paterson, 
N. J., April 18; Bloomfleld N. J., 26. 

L. J. Heth Shows. Clarksvllle, 
Tenn., April 20. 

Hermann's Mighty Exposition 
Shows, Johnstown, Pa., April 18- 
May 2; Wlndber. Pa., May 4; South 
Fork, Pa., 11. 

Col. Hoages' Mighty Show, Ot- 
tumwa la., April 80. 

Imperial Exposition Shows, Bar 
berton, O., April 24. 

Johnny J. Jones Shows, Wash 
ington, D. C, April 20-May t. 

Krauss Amusement Company, 
Grenloch Park. N. J.. May 1 (indef.). 
Knickerbocker Shows, Farrell, 
Pa., April 18; Sharon, Pa., 27. 

K. F. Ketchum's 20th Century 
Shows Bridgeport, Conn., May 4 (4 
weeks). 

Lackman Exposition Shows, Hat 
tleaburg. Miss , April 20. 

Lowery Bros. . Shows, Gitberton, 
Pa., May 9. 

Lippa Amusement Company. Al- 
pena. MIoh., April 25. 

Macy Exposition Shows. Brlang- 
er, Ky., April 20. 

Manhattan Amusement Attrac- 
tions, Newark. N. J., April 22. 

Mad Cody Flemong Sbows, New 
Richmond. O., April 18. 

Frank J. Murph" Shows, Haver- 
straw, N. Y., April 18. 

Max's Exposition Shows, Forrest 
Park, 111., April 25. 

Merry Midway Shows. Kansas 
City, Mo. (indef.). 

Ralph D. Miller's Shows, Terre 
Haute. Ind., April 18. 

McCtellan Shows, Excelsior 
Springs, Mo.. April 18. 

Miller Bros. Shows, Charlotte, N. 
C, April 20; Hagerstown, Md., 27; 
Cumberland, Md., May 4. 

Miller's Midway Shows, De Rld- 
der. La.. April 20. 

Morris and Castle Shows, Ft. 
Smith, Ark., April 18-25; Pittsburg. 
Kans., 27. 

Narder Bros. Shows, Eddystone, 
Pa.. April 18. 

New Southern States Shows, Ma- 
rietta. Ga., April 20. 

Northwestern Shows, Detroit, 
April 25. 

Princess Olga Shows, Roseolare, 
111.. April 20. 

C. E. Pearson's Shows, Ramsey. 
III.. April 27. 

Perry Bros. Shows, Basselt, Ark.. 
May 2. 

Poole and Schenck Shows. San 
Antonio, April 20. 

Prairie State Amusement Shows. 
Kffllngham, III., April 18; Areola. 
III.. 27. 

Matthew J. Rlley Shows, Bridge- 
town, N. J., April 25. 

Reprogle Amusement Company. 
Bellefontalne. Pa.. April 20. 

Rubin tad Cherry Shows. Louis- 



INSIDE STUFF 

OH THE OUTSIDS 



Glen Island, a park off of the Long Island Sound shore at New RocheQa 
N. Y., has been taken over by the County of Westchester. It !■ tofca 
made into a public playgrounds. The county has advertised for bids tm 
concessions. So far the concessions are not numerous. It is said the 
county paid $600,000 for the Island. Some years ago it was a well knows 
resort around New York but with the war fell into disuse. 



Pools and Danoe Halls Pay l^j 

Summer park managers have started to get their places In readineW;''^ 
with the ofllcial start scheduled for the majority f6r Decoration Da^ 
In most cases, many Improvements are being made, with new ridsa 
swimming pools and dance halls in particular bobbing up since last se^ 
son. 

Several park managers declare the parks are bound to get a break 
on the swimming pools and the dance pavilions. The popularity of tlie 
pools and halls became most apparent last season, with several parka 
having dance halls and no bathing accomodations. This summer wl| 
And these park features <aken care of, with considerable money expendsf^ 
in pools and equipment. 



Seized Animals Eat More Than Taxes ■ ^^ 

Circus animals seized by the U. S. Attorney at Aberdeen, Miss., whss.^ 

a small outfit failed to pay taxes amounting to |100, are still in the 

court's hands, with the upkeep of the animals proving a vexatious 

quandary to the A. G. 

The animals attached were two elephants and two monkeys. They are 

said to have consumed more than flOO worth of food since being aeize4 

by the Mississippi court. 



Capt. Sigsbee Retires — "Captain" Also. 

"The Captain," mind reading horse, that was one of the attractiooa 
at the San Francisco world's fair, has been retired from active service 
and is in pasture at Orlando, by Captain Sigsbee, its owner and trainer. 

Sigsbee will not work any longer, having bought a home in Orlando 
to which he and Mrs. Sigsbee will retire. He is well known as the 
trainer of 'Princess Trixie," probably the greatest educated horse ever 
exhibited. "TrlxIe" was bought by W. H. Banes and by him exhibited 
at two world's fairs, Portland, Ore., and the Jamestown Exposition, at 
both of which "Trixie" took top money over everything. '"Trlxle" was 
killed in a railroad cot'.lslon in the Baltimore R. R. yards some years 
ago. 



For the first time In a number pf years Jerry Mugivan, head of the 
American Circus Corporation, was not present at the opening of the 
Sells Floto Circus in Chicago. He and Mrs. Mugivan are at Hot Springs, 
where they will remain until Mrs. Muglvan's health Improves. 



ville. April 20, Dayton, O.. April 27. 

Walter Savidge Amuse. Co., Ft. 
Wayne. Neb.. May 11. 

Smith Southern Shows. Cattlets- 
burg, Ky., April 18; Becco. W. Va.. 
27; Logan. May 6. 

Smith Greater United Shows, 
Koppel, Pa., April 25 (S weeks). 

Otis L. Smith Shows, Syracuse, 
N. Y., April 25. 

Sunshine Exposition - Shows, 
Wonder, Ga., April 20; Covington, 
Ga., 27. 

Strayer Amusement Company, 
Wllllamsport, Ind., April 20; Dan- 
ville, IlL, 27; Hoopestown, 111.. May 
4. 

Sandy's Amusement Company, 
Brldgeville. Pa.. April 18; Sewlck- 
ley. Pa.. 25. 

Texas Kid Shows, Kaufman, Tex., 
April 2to. 

Wallace Bros.' Shows. Yoimg- 
stown, O., April 23. 

Wrlgley Bros. Shows, Chester, 
Pa., May 2; Philadelphia, 11. 

W. O. Wade Shows, April 30 (in- 
def.). 

Wise Shows, Owenst>oro, Ky., 
April 20. 

Wolf's Greater Shows. St. Paul, 
May 11. 

World-At-Home Shows. Potts- 
vllle, Pa., April 20; Shamokin, Pa., 
27. 

C. A. Wortham Shows. St. Louis, 
April 20. 

Wonderland Exposition Shows, 
Scranton, Pa., April 20 (4 weeks). 

C. F. Zeiger United Shows, Ft. 
Dodge, la.. April 27. 

G. T. Scott Greater Shows, Hom- 
Ink, Okla., April 20; Bartlesville, 27. 

John T. Wortham Shows. Clinton. 
Mo., April 20. 

Barlow's Big City Shows, Litch- 
field, 111.. April 20; Springfield, III., 
27. 

Llppa Amusement Co.'s addition- 
al date, Onaway. Mich.. May 4. 

W. C. Wade Shows. Detroit, Fort 
and Green, April 26. 

Ro.val Exposition Shows, Afton, 
Okla., April 20. 



FUNCH BOABDS BANNED 

Davenport, la., April 21. 

Warning that the use of punch 
boards in small stores throughout 
the county is a violation of the law 
and places the storekeeper liable 
to prosecution, has been issued 
from the office of Sherift Frank 
Martin. 

Punchboa^ds of any description 
are not permitted in the city of 
Davenport or In towns within the 
county llmtts and county authori- 
itles are determined to prosecute all 
who violate the state law. 



FAR NOTES 



The Cambrian County (Pa.) 
Agricultural Association has cloaei 
a contract with Barney H. Dem* 
arest with his outfit of It men and 
IC horses comprising 10 separate 
and distinct acts for the fair. There 
will also be chariot races and rua« 
ning races. 



The Manitowoc County (Wis.) 
fair, through F. C. Borcherdt. Jr« 
secretary, has booked the following 
attractions: Morris and Castle 
shows. Alex. Sloan's auto race% 
Thearle-Duffleld flreworks 
Hoaglan's Circus Combination. 



Sedalia (Mo.) fair will hold tit 
silver Jubilee Aug. 16-20, having ae# 
been In existence 2S years. 



The Eastern Indiana Fair ClKttH 
dates are as follows: Montpeliflk 
July 21-24; Middletown, July H* 
31; Warren, July 28-31; Munei% 
Augrust 4-7; Portland, August ll-lH 
ConnersvlUe. Augrust 18-21; Or««# 
field, August 26-28; Converse, Sf|l» . 
tember 16-18. 



E. P. Ford has been appolni 
the new secretary of the La 
Miss.. Fair. In place of Mort Bt 
who resigned some time ago. 




A fair will be held at Brookhaw 
Miss., for the first time, this yMtt 



B. a. Bylander, secretary of tM 
Arkansas State Fair at Little RoA 
is spending an additional fl&O.NI' 
In Improvements on the State VtJt 
grounds. He has installed two per* 
manent rides on the grounds el* 
ready, with others to follow. 



Receiver for Bill Poster 

Cincinnati, April 21. 

The iiroperty of Phi! M irton. na- 
tionally knowr bill poster, hab been 
placed in the hands of a receiver. 
Attorney Louis A. Cai>pelle t)eing 
the appointee. 

This action is due to an action 
to compel Morton to comply with 
provisions of the law relative to 
the workmen's compensatioa. 



On account of the appointment 9t 
Roy Hlnkle of Sedalla. Mo., to t»» 
post of Labor Commissioner at .Tsf* 
ferson City he will cea.se his fal' 
Interest, and his wife, who lias bees 
treasurer of the Seladla Fair foj 
some years, will Join her husbaM 
at Jefferson City. 



The Llbertyvillo, III.. Fair wilt pSJf 
attention to the amusement fenture* 
this ye.ir. and have arranjyed f<* 
a liberal propram. Situiitcd so cloif 
to Chicago, It will make a strong hM 
fir Chlonsro pritronnpe. 

SHOET TIME DATES 

Judging from the park I)Oi>kinl 
already entercJ for th? .smson the^ 
wHl be no long enyappmenis 
any of the rinui.senient pl.ices. Mf"! 
of the dates .ire for one wopV; on'y.l 
few being for iwo vvceUs l>iit nn' ."»" 
lontcer. 

Coney rsland. X. Y.. ni.'iv bf" 'V 
only point thru will keep n.ts toM 
or five weeks. Others In I'^e ''*j* _ 
.ire for tite mnat part £'>v I'fe wcolt» | 
duration. . 



' --., •■!*'it^,-*f=f ■ '.im-.- '* 



Wednesday, April 82, 1025 



OUTDOORS 



VARIETY 



41 



BEAUTY SHOWS 
FORPUBUCin 



Feature Thu Summer at 
Parks and Beaches 



Faablon and beauty shows will 
Im on this 8umin«r at the beaches 
'and summer parks, according to 
em-ly bookine: activities among the 
men handjing these features. 
. As a result of Atlantic City get- 
ting more publicity last year than 
•Ver in the history of the beauty 
contests, outside summer resorts 
are desirous of cashing in on the 
same plane. ' 

What iKilped A. C. cop so much 
biitslde attention was due to the 
play made of the pageant by the 
picture news camermen. 

The Fashion Parade the Coney 

Island Chamber of Commerce 
scheduled for Easter came An aw- 
ful croppe- through the rt'owds be- 
fog so congested along the proposed 
Une of mtircb it had to be called 
•If, theus-invAS being disappointed. 
t' The Chamber of Commerce at 
Coney was : amaeed at the results 
And is sc!d to be planning a gala 
beauty pageant for later in the 
plimmer. 

LEMON SHOW POSTPONED 

Oxnard, Cah, April 21. 
-Because the town of -Anaheim 
chose the latter part of May tn 
wlUch to stage its annual Valencia 
orange show Oxnard which had 
selected the same date has post- 
poned its Lemon Show until June 9. 



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BTSAIOHTEH N. T. FAIB SATES 

Rochester, N. Y., April 21. 

Fair date confllction in this sec- 
tion through the New York State 
fair selecting a week earlier than 
usual has been straightened. 

Brockport, Warsaw and Terry 
all had Aug. 18-21. Under the new 
schedule Warsaw's fair will be held 
Aug. 4-7: Caledona, Aug. 11-14; 
Perry. Aug. 18-21; Hornell, Auk 
24-29. 

The Brockport date. Aug. 18-21, 
does not conflict with Perry because 
of the distance between the towna 



Seattle's Conventions 

Out of 30 big conventions sched- 
uled for Seattle this summer, sev- 
eral will interest outdoors devotees. 
One is the Sportsmen Show ac Green 
Lake, July 26-Aug. 2. It is expected 
to draw 250,000 people. 

Another Is the National Men's 
Senior Outdoor Swimming and Div- 
ing Contests, held Aug. 1. 

In point of a local draw, the Pa- 
cific Northwest Merchants' Exposi- 
tion, August 17-22, is expected to 
attract around 400,000 persons. 



BEPS SOUTH 

A number of traveling musical 
comedy and repertoire outfits are 
getting ready to tour the south and 
middlewest next month under can- 
vas. 

One of the m. c. troupes will carry 
a Jazz band and feature dances after 
the regular performance, a portable 
dancing floor enabling the show to 
pick up extra money. 



MOOSE QATHES AT BALTIMORE | 

The annua) National Convention 
of the Loyal Order of Moose will be | 
bejd in Baltimore this summer. 

A number of State Moose con- 
.ventions will be held in June. 



CHAUTAUQUA D&AMAS 

champaign, 111., April 21. 
When the Champaign (III.) Com- 
munity Chautauqua is held June 27- 
July 3. inclusive, two dramatic pro- 
ductions "In Walked Jimmy" and 
"His Honor, Abe Potash.' will be 
featured. ■ t 



160,000 Fire at Bond Park 
Baltimore, April 21. 
Frederick Bond Park was Visited 
by Are last week. Four buildings 
destroyed. Estimated loss. 160,000. 



Mrs. Ruttstein Asking 
For Marriage Annulment 

Syracuse, N. Y., April 21. 

Compelled to dance and to pose 
in tights in a carnival show isn't 
Mrs. Ethel Ruttstein's idea of what 
home and married life should be, 
she told Justice Edward N. Smith 
when in Special Term asking for 
an annulment of her marriage to 
Israel Rutstein who, she claims, de- 
serted her three years ago. 

Mrs. Rutstein, 21, testified she 
married the defendant in 1919 when 
but 15. A short time after they 
were married, she said, they went 
to a Massachusetts city where her 
husband "Joined out" with a car- 
nival show and got her a "position" 
so that she could be with him and 
help keep the "home." All that she 
had to do was ta appear several 
times a day in tights, do a pose 
and dance, she said, but this did not 
meet with her approval. After a 
few weeks with the show she and 
her husband found themselves with- 
out a Job, when the police in a city 
where they were playing raided the 
show and closed it. 

After the show was closed they 
returned to Syracuse, where they 
stayed for two months. Then, she 
said, they went to New Jersey, 
where they lived for a few weeks 
in a small room. Rutstein, unable 
to And work that suited him, en- 
listed in the army and sent her back 
to her mother in Canastota. N. Y., 
declaring he could no longer sup- 
port her, she testifled. 

Three years ago, Mrs. Rutstein 
said, she received a letter from the 
defendant, written In Jail, she said, 
telling her he had been arrested. 
She communicated with army offl- 
cers and found Rutstein had been 
sentenced to a term of one to five 
years in a Federal prison. Since 
hi9 release from prison hia where- 
abouts have been unknown, tlie 
plaintiff said. 

3Irs. Ada Evans, of Canastota, 
mother of the girl, said she bad 
consented to the marriage of her 
daughter because she felt sure if 
she didn't, she would marry Rut- 
stein anyway. Justice Smith re- 
served decision. 



EMPLOYMENT DECREASE 

Waahlngton, April 21. 

With the new season opening for 
the outdoor attractions the Depart- 
ment of Labor comes forth with 
the Information that Jobs are not 
so plentiful, and although employ- 
ment in the manufacturing sections 
of the country during March was 
greater than in February, it was 
four per cent Icsa than March of 
last year. 

The department. In making the 
report, sees no big increase in un- 
employment ahead, however, even 
though the Jobs are fewer. 



Elks at Portland 

Outdoors amusement is planned: 
for the national convention of Bene- 
volent Protective Order of Elks, in 
Portland, Ore., July 8-17. 

A Texas "cowboy special" Is 
booming William H. Atwell, a pro- 
minent Elk and present Judge of 
the United States District Court for 
the northern dIstHct of Texas, for 
national exalted ruler. 



50-Act Show for Shriners 



In the preparation of the show 
part of the Shrine Circus, Colum- 
bus, O , week April 27, the commit- 
tee is being helped by John O. 
Robinson, circus man. 

A 60-act show is to be offered. 
with the pick of the Shrine circus 
acts in Louisville to be on the Co- 
lumbu.s program. 



nx. STATE RACE TRACK 

Springfield. 111., April 21. • 
In. the biennial appropriation for 
the State agricultural department 
introduced in ihe Houfe provision 
was made for the lulldlj^g of a new 
race track at the state fair grounds. 
It Is proposed to spend 150,000 on 
the work. 



NEWARK PARK OPENS 

Ne»va:i:, April 21. 

Dreamland Park opened last Sat- 
urday with all amusements oper- 
ative. Only week-ends will find the 
park running, the dally operation 
coming In May. 

Olympic Park is getting ready for 
Its regular summer season. 



New England Parks Open 

New England amusement parks 
are getting an early start. At Re- 
vere Beach, while the oflflcial start 
has not been made, week ends have 
many concessions operating. 

Crescent Gardens, Revere Beach, 
has opened with Mai Hallett and 
Arcadia (New York) orchestra fea- 
tured. 

Pleasant Pond Park, South Ha- 
milton, Mass., Opens early in May. 

Rivcrton Park, Portland, Me., 
opens May 16. B. H. -Bye, Colum- 
bus, O., la the new manager. 

Hampton Beach, N. H., has con- 
cessions running, official start 
scheduled for early May. 

Salisbury Beach, N. H., opened 
last week. 

The Arcadia, Manchester, N. H^ 
summer ballroom, opened April 11. 
Murphy's Orchestra, William I. 
Murphy, director, 12 men, is th« 
musical featinre. . ■ ,- 



CODY "RAISIN" KINO 

Fresno, Cal.. April 21. 
Lew Cody, film actor, is to be king 
of the 1925 California Raisin Festi* 
val here April 30. 



Co* Heads Exposition 

Syracuse, April 21. 
Ernest G. Coe has been named 
manager of the Syracuse centennial 
exposition to be held June 3-13. 



CAN'T STOP CIRCUS . 

Des Moines, la., April 21, 
Robbins Bros, circus will thow 
here as advertised. The Polk County 
Ministerial associations and Polk 
County Sunday School tried to keep 
the show out, but It has been given 
a license to play here April 27. 

This is a Sunday date, which 
caused the squawk. However, the 
American Legion, under whose aus- 
pices the circus exhibits, has called 
off the parade for that day, but one 
will be given on April 28. 



Good Housekeeping Exposition 

Pittsburgh, April 21. • 
Pittsburgh's Good Housekeeping 
Exposition, with many novel amuse- 
ment features, la being held in Du- 
quesne Garden, April iS-26. 



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'Wednesday, April 22, 1925 



CIRCUS ''OPPOSmOlf HGHT 
CENTERS ON CANTON CLASH 



101 Ranch BeaU Sells-Floto to May 8 Date, So 
Latter BSls Town fc; May 7 — Mayor Ball Again 
Figures in "White Top" Booking Battle 



Canton, O., A.prll 21. 

A reftl circus oppoaitlon light, the 
flrat In many years, is imtninent 
here, the flghtins (actions being the 
Mugivan a Bowers interests and 
the 101 Ranch show. 

Mayor Charles M. Ball, who last 
year refused to grant the RingUng 
A Bamum Circus a license to ex- 
hibit in Canton because the big 
show refused to parade and who 
wa» compelled to Quit the fi^t to 
keep the big show out after attor- 
neys for the circus obtained a 24- 
bour Injunction restraining the 
mayor from interfering with the two 
scheduled performance?, is again in 
the limelight here. 

The 101 Ranch show several weeks 
ago applied for a permit to show in 
Canton May 8. A few hours later 
agents for the Sells-Floto Circus 
visited the Mayor's office and sought 
to' play the city the same day. The 
mayor, having promised the wild 
west combine this date. Informed 
the Sells-Floto people they could not 
play the same date. 

The S«ll8-Floto representative de- 
manded the day previous, but the 
mayor would not listen to this. He 
said this weelc he had assured the 
wild west show a permit for May 8. 

Opposition brigade for the Sells- 
Floto show was in town and through 
the rural districts W«(dnesday billing 
In a local date for May 7. It is un- 
derstood ^the Sells-Floto show has 
the county fair grounds for this 
date, giving further assurance the 
Floto show is coming in. It has been 
several years since this show played 
Canton. In recent years the Hagen- 
beck-Wallace aiVd the John Robin- 
son circuses have alternated local 
dates. 



Connellsvllle, Pa., April 21. 

Two circuses will be in close com- 
pany here next month. The John 
Robinson shows have billed this 
town for May 6, with Somerset to 
follow. 

Sparks circus is booked for Unlon- 
to'vn May 1, wljth other adjacent 
Penn dates to follow. 



BLUE UW FIGHT 



Dew Moines. April 21. 

The local ministerial association 
is attempting to enforce sMne old 
"Blue Laws" in an effort to keep 
the Robbins Brothers' Circus out of 
Des Moines Sunday, wiien it is 
listed to show under the auspices 
of a local American Legion post. 

It is charged that the circus, for 
which the city council granted a 
permit a month ago, was "contrary 
to the eternal law of Ood," but the 
Qcores of ministers present denied 
that t>*y were trying to make the 
Legion the "goat" in the nuitter. 

Col. Harry Polla, local million- 
aire, appen ed with the Leglonaires 
in their behalf and pointed out that 
the sam<. law which the ministers 
are trj-ing to enforce prohibits the 
use of firearms on Sunday. Then 
Polla turned to them and said: 

"You would h'kve ^een a disgrace 
to the nation if you had held to this 
idea in 1917 and 191&. If you want 
blue laws cut out golf, theatres, 
movies and treat everyone alike. 
E>on't discriminate against your ex- 
soldiers." 



CAL. FAIX RESUHES 

Santa Annli. Cal., April 21. 
The annual Orange County Fair 
la to be held here in September. It 
was called off last year because of 
the hoof and mouth disease. 



Hamitton, O^ Ordinance 
Doesn't Keep Shows Away 

Hamilton, Ohio, April 21. 

Some time ago someone put over 
an ordinance expeditiously in Ham- 
ilton, Ohio, that ^11 carnivals and 
circuses were to be barred within 
the c'ty limits. Hence all tdiited 
organlcfctions must now exhibit out 
of the city. ^ 

This does rot prevent thepi show- 
ihg. The Oentry Bros,-Patterson 
circus is scheduled for May 1 on 
the fair grounds, according to 
J. W. Beach who contracted the 
date, and the U. S. Western Rodeo 
Company* with plenty of stock, 
showed on the fair grounds last 
week, under the auspices of the 
American Laegion Post. 



AnimaU and Quarters 



As a result of the recent 
animal accident in tha winter 
Qaartera of Robbias Bros, 
circna when a woman waa 
severely Injured by one oC the 
wild animals, greater precau- 
tion Is to be taken by the cir- 
cus management. AU animals 
will have their claws examined 
and clipped to prevent a re- 
currence of the RobMna acci- 
dent. 

AdrattUng vlsltora to winter 
Quarters has not always turned 
out as expected through such 
an accident as that at the 
Rebbi^s quarters occurring. 
When the show is on the read, 
the animals are kept at a dis- 
tance but in moat wliMer 
quarters, the visitors are able 
to get close to the cages. 
There are more men on duty 
with a traveling outfit than in 
winter quarters. 

It Is belteved that all cir- 
cases will eventually bar all 
visitors from winter quarters 
thereby making certain that no 
accidents will occur unless 
among the attendants. 



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TightS 

Silk Opera Hose and 
Stockings 

Are Our Specialtj^s 

fljALITY the BEST and 
PRICES the LOWEST 

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S..F. Doing WeU 

,, Chicago, April 21. 

Business at the CoUseuni for th^ 
Sells-Floto circus is keeping up well 
and big attendances are registered 
afternoon and night. 

The show Is giving satisfaction 
and the animal acts getting plenty 
of publicity. They are the best ever 
brought here by a circus. 



JAP TBOUPE ADMITTED 

Through, the aid of Senator A. B. 
Cummins, Iowa, to whom Fred Bu- 
chanan of Robbins Bros, "circus ap- 
pealed for aid, the Matasumura 
family of Japanese acrobats and 
Jugglers will join that outfit. The 
ten Japs have been held up at the 
Mexican border by the immigration 
ofllcials. 



Circus Lot at Columbus 

Columbus. O., April 21. 
Circuses playing here will show 
at Third and Cleveland avenues, 
with the circus advance agents de- 
ciding that the old show grounds 
Is the best. «' ) 

The first circus will be Hagen- 
bcck -Wallace, April 80. 



CIRCUS ROUTES 



John Robinson CirciA 
May 9, Hagerstown, Md. 

Sparks' Circus 
April %g, Huntington, W. Va.; 
29, Parkersburg, W. Va.; 80, Fair- 
mont, W. Va.; May 1, Union town. 
Pa. 

Morris a Castle Sbows 
April 20 (week). Shreveport, La.; 
27 (week), Pittsburgh, Kan. 
Nat Reiss Shows 
April 20 (week). Lexington. Ky. 

Abner K. Kline Shows 
April 20 (week), Pittsburgh. Cal.; 
27 (week), Marysville; May 4 
(week), Oroville; 11 (week), AVeed; 
18, Roseburg, Ore. 



Chicago, April 21. 
Probably the reason why the Joe 
Bren Production Company succeed 
witj Its Indoor pi emotions, where 

so many others fail la that they 
certainly produce the goods- 
Auspices know it and will go to 
the bat for the organization, sell- 
ing tickets and otherwise co-oper- 
ating, while the Bren officials take 
care that the public get a real 
show. 

Last week, for the Oreater Chi- 
cago Lodge of Uoose, over 80,000 
tickets were sold, representing a 
gross Intake on tickets alone of 
over 140,000 besides reserved 
seats Inside the Ashland Andi- 
toriiun that grossed around 12,000. 
This was all clear cash outside of 
the returns on the 21 concessions, 
8 Tango games and other inci- 
dentals, which also grossed a large 
amount. 

All concessions are merchandise 
wheels, handling the best of ar- 
ticles, and the show la of the'liigh- 
est class, as evidenced by the fol- 
lowing list df hippodrome and cir- 
cus acts. 

With the Baltua Trio, In hand- 
to-hand acrobatics, and Baltua and 
Loretta. aerial, are Curtis' Ani- 
mals, presenting t»ro acts, one a 
dog and pony, the other a high 
kicking football playing mule, the 
latter full of comedy. 

The Pallone Trio have a clever 
bar act, with three adults and a 
pretty little dancing child. « The 
Flying Fishers are another big turn. 
The headllners are the Maxillo 
Trio, five artists who do a Rlsley 
act that will compare with any- 
thing of its kind A comparathrely 
new act in the country, it Is the 
last word In clever foot juggling 
and equilibrium. 

Bren's Return Date 
This is Bren's second annual 
date for the Greater Chicago Moose, 
a lodge with a membership of 11,- 
000. They also cleaned ap big last 
year. Hence the interest showii 
this year. The Bren circus is at 
Kalamazoo this week under the 
auspices of the Blks, followed by 
the Kagles at Lorain. O.; Shriners 
^t Johnstown, Pa.; Elks at New 
Philadelphia. Pa., and Elks at 
Logansport, Ind. ^ 

The personnel of the company is 
as follows: P. F. Gosden, general 
manager; P. B. Steward, advance 
director: H. K. Moeller, travelling 
manager; A. B. Warren, conces- 
sions manager; Hans Willison, con- 
struction manager; J. O. Eggo, 
auditor. Collins. 



CASTNER, BILLPOSTER, 
EST. FOR HOUSEKEEPER 

HITS. Ella M. Wilkins Benefits, 

but Is hi Hospital — Castner 

Without Relatives 



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CARNIVAL TENTS AND BANNERS 

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LAYING OFF 1. t 

Few circuses have booked dates 
so far on Long Island, the returns 
of last season as a whole being dis- 
appointing. 

Circus bookers believe that Long 
Island ia too close commuting dis- 
tance to Luna Park and New York. 

Several wild west outfits Invading 
the east late in the summer may 
take a few L. I. dates. 



Robbins Show Opens This Week 
Des Moines, April 21. 
Robbins Bros, circus opens at 
Perry, la., April 25, coming here to- 
day for rehearsals and returning 
here the day after the Perry date for 
I two days. 



Syracuse, N. T., April 21. 
Her nerves shattered by a series 
of events which placed a dearly 
loved brother in a hospital, deprived 
her of a kind employer and bene- 
factor and made her belreas te a 
fortune, Mrs. Ella M. Wilkins, 618 
E. Fayette street, is secluded in the 
Hospital of the Good Shepherd by 
order of her i>hy8lcian. Or. George 
B. Case. 

Under terms of the win of George 
Castner for whom Mrs. Wilkins 
served as housekeeper for 11 yea: 
she is to receive practically all the 
1125,000 estate amassed by Castner 
in the 40 years he conducted a 
theatrical bill posting business in 
Syracuse. Mrs. Wilkins was not in 
Syracuse when her employer died. 
She had been called away by the 
illness of a brother. ^ 

Before she could return, neVs of 
Castner's death reached her. The 
shock of learning her employer had 
died alone in his house at night, 
added to the strain she had beeR 
under because of her brother's con- 
dition and brought Mrs. Wilkins 
to a nervous breakdown. Then she 
contracted tonsillitis. 

Returning to the CUistner home 
in East Fayette street, now her own 
by the will of her employer. Mrs. 
Wilkins was constantly fretted by 
well-meaning friends and those 
purely curious who wanted to know 
what expectations she had of bene- 
fitting under the will. The strain 
l>ecame so -great before the will was 
filed that Dr. Case feared his pa- 
tient would sufCer permanently from 
her shaken nerves. Five days sigo 
he ordered her into the hospital. 
Last Member ef Family 
Relatives admit that An. Wil- 
kins knew prior to her employer's 
death she would be a berteflclary 
under the will. The fortune, which 
has come to her, does not constitute 
her only income, they said, as she 
had previous realty holding > which 
yield her a regular Income. They 
declare Mrs. Wilkins has not talked 
ccncyning the legacy she has Just 
received. 

Castner's will showlk he was fully 
convinced he was the last member 
of his family. It was written by 
himself on a tyi>ewrlter, but with 
little regard to legal ■ phraseology. 
Besides Mrs. Wilkins, six employes 
benefit, each receiving $200 in ap- 
preciation of faithfur services. 

Three codicils also were written 
by Castner. One offered |1 to any 
person i^roving relationship. 

The will bequeaths $40,000 In cash 
to Mrs. Wilkins and directs that 
she receive the life use of the resi- 
duary estate after payment to the 
six employes "is made. After Mrs. 
Wilkins' death the will bequeaths 
the remainder of the estate to the 
Syracuse Home Association and 
baby welfare work, but one of the 
codicils is believed to nullify these 
bequests by bequeathing without re- 
serve the bouses and lots at 618 K. 
Fayette street, 609 E. Washington 
street, 117 Orange street and 327 
S. Crouse avenue, together with all' 
bonds, securities and cash to Mrs. 
Wilkins. 

The testator refers in his will to 
Mrs. Wilkins as the person "who 
treated me always with kindness 
in sickness and health end who has 
been a friend when I needed a 
friend." 

The will directs that In the event 
the 140,000 In cash is not sufficient 
to care for Mrs. Wilkins through 
life, she may draw without restric- 
tion on the balance of the estate. 

One of the codicils emi>owers Mrs. 
Wilkins to sell the bill posting busi- 
ness and all other property of the 
estate whlcti la not specifically be- 
queathed to her. 

Castner was a widower, Mrs. Cast- 
ner having died in 1902. 



Sparks' New Paper 

Chicago, April 21. 

The Sparks and John Robinson 
circuses are trying to beat each 
other into West Virghila. So far 
the honors have gone to the John 
Robinson Circus, which has Hunt- 
iigtdn and several cities nearby con- 
tracted and billed. 

Sparks is reported on the side- 
lines waiting to come In with new 
paper tellng of his parade and the 
absence on any of the John Robin- 
son show before he starts his blll- 
ng. 

Both shows now have billposters 
throughout West Virginia. 



PARADE OFF BY 
MORE ^HOWS 

John Robinson's, S.-F, 

and H.-W. Will Not 

Parade This Season 



Chicago, A4>ril 21. ' 

The John Robinson, Sells-p|ot4 ^ 
and Hagenbeck-Wallace circusee. * 
all holdings of the American Circus 
Corporation, have abandoned pa- 
rades this season. At the opening of 
the Sells-Floto it was officially en, 
nounced that the three circiM«a 
would not carry any parade para- 
phernalia this season. The idea it 
not new. 

Among showmen it is a mooted 
question if shows the size of the 
Sells-Floto, John Robertson and ^ 
Hagenbeck-Wallace can successfully 
dispense with parades. The smaller 
circuses show smaller towns where 
the excus4 of parked autoroobilss 
along the main street is not so 
readily accepted. (It was princl- . 
pally this factor that caused the ■ 
Ringlings to call off parades). An* J' 
other factor is the oppoRltion wltli ?! 
similar sized shovs that havtf:'^ 
parades. ^ 

SparkS) Christy and all the othefi 
circuses on tour this season wi)| ^ 
parade. , } 

A circus in the South. Sparks', ; 
is reported groing after the John ; 
Robinson circus, using the "no pa* ' 
rade " idea as one of the guns in tb« 
opposition battle. ' 

Christy's two shows will also 
strike out with new paper ready 
to do iMittle along the same line. 

However, all the parade material 
has not been al>andoned in the vari- 
ous winter quarters. Should busi* ' 
ness fall off it is probably the John 
Robinson and Hagenbeck-Wallace 
circuses will resume parades. The 
Sells-Floto show will be the last 
to take on the parades, as it Is^ 
scheduled for the larger cities in 
the West. 



Eddie Arlington Interested 
In Re-routing of 101? 

, Chicago, April 21. 

Once again the routing of the 101 
Ranch circus has been changed. This 
is the thirl time, since the begin- 
ning ef /the season, that the route 
has been switched. Most of the lar- 
ger cities have been left standing, 
while most of the smaller ones — »< 
great man|r of which were con-' 
traded — have been changed. s. 

No reason Is given for the chang* ' 
except the Miller Brothers are very 
desirous of having the best route 
possible before the show gc:.s under 
way. Edward Arlington is reported 
to have had a haod in the last re- 
routing of the show. 

The 101, despite it Is ahead «t 
the Ringllng-Barnum-Bailey shCV; 
in .Washington, D. C, Is two Avg^i 
behind the big show in Baltimore. ' ' 

Originally the routing of IM 
placed It several days ahead of ttl 
big show In all large cities. Changtl 
in the route, however, allowed tl^ , 
big show in ahead In Baltimore^ 

Billing brigades from both 8holi|i 
are expected to give Baltimore tf 
opportunity to witness real clrcOl 
opposition. 



HLM REVIEWS 

(Continued from page 35) '' 
comparison. But pa and ma ait 
not accustomed to the fast life ao^ 
they become entangled with S 
couple of society crooks. That givig 
opportunity for the children to show 
what they are made of in going t» 
the rescue and for the above-njoo" 
tloned auto chase down the 
mountain with brakes running wOS 
and thrills aplenty. 

Pauline Garon heads the veiT 
competent cast. Miss Garon aeeni* 
to be about as good an example of 
the pouting, ungovernable flapper as 
can be found. Why she didn't ridt 
to the top some two or three years 
ago when the flapper wave MK 
reached its crest is hard to under- 
stand. Betty Blythe appears a«j2J 
mother, at first In unaccustoinsi 
ginghams, but then fclossoming fl* 
as a stunning. If rather mature, ]»m 
of fashion. Robert Ellis Is a Hkag 
hero, Eddie Phillips a slimy lUm 
heavy, and William V. Mong •* 
Arthur Rankin very acceptable «* 
father and son. , 

Banner's budget for "Speed' *■• 
undoubtedly a heavy one fo ^n B^, , 
dependent, as the film has the u* 
mifltakable air of money nbout^ 
They should get it back vi'th»» 
trouble, however, as the picture W^ 
good one in every detail, from M» 
Caron's niatohleas ankles to tn 
cleverly worded titles. *., 



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WMt Badeo, Ind.. April 17. 
rb« John Robinson Circus has «&- 
red upon Its 102d season witli the 
lenlnx today In West Baden, the 
irn where it has been quartered 
ice closing last November. 
Down heie In the hills of Indiana 
tiers spring strikes oat early the 
io and span and whitest of white 
ps, all new from front to back and 
Sek again, stood boldly forth 
^nst the green hillsides. 
A steady shower greeted the cir- 
m people Friday morning, but by 
ion all had cleared and an ideal 
reus day was at hand, with the 
mospbere warming up Just enough 

lend the customary circus twang 
I the air. 
And where else but at an opening 

New York City or in a twin re- 
al like the Springs of Lick or 
tiden would such a rare grouping 
: people turn out to greet a circus? 
list the crowd was cosmopolitan 
iss without saying, for the hotels 
I these famous watering places 
<% crowded to overflowing at pres- 
it with their early spring guests. 
The John Robinson Circus for 
125 is a corking good one with a 
ing-up, snappy program, a real 
reus in every sense and depart- 
«nt, plus a wild animal showing 
lat cannot be surpassed. There 

a thrill in every other act, as this 
reus does not dismantle the steel 
•ena over the center ring, but 
aves it standing throughout. As 
consequence the wild animal acts 
■• not rushed in at the beginning 
'. the program, but are well dis- 
Ibuted. Variety predominates in 
pery portion of the program, so 
«t a typical circus results, which, 

seen by the founder, old John 
obinson, wOuld startle him. 
Two open rings and the stecl-en- 
osed ring with the hippodrome 
ack are used. 

For applause the wild animal 
ainers came flrst, then the riders 
! the educated horses and the 
ireback riders, with other per- 
rnners following right close, with 
g hands fo» each. 
Dress rehearsal was held Thurs- 
ty aftern<^n. Last evening an- 
iier full rehearsal minus the 
uhy togs was held. So with a 
ill week previous of all day and 
renlng rehearsals, not counting the 
1-winter work of Manager Sam B. 
Ul; Robert Thornton, equestrian 
rector; Wink Weaver, his asaist- 
it: Carols Carrlen, Rudy Rudy- 
>tf, horse trainers, and Captain 
Iccardo and Theo. Schroder, wild 
limal men, and Al Langdon, trainer 
'. the elepliants, the opening found 
IS program running very smooth, 
be running time was well cut 
nvn from the dress rehearsal and 
1 a few days will be timed and 
Bed to the regulation two and 
M-balf hours. 

"Jungletand" Opening 
Following the band concert Bob 
bomton's whistle brought the st- 
ation of all to a mite of a femi- 
ne figure — Theresa Morales, en- 
irlng the steel arena center, where 
I "\^ende" she fell asleep on a 
inch,\and the spectacle, "Jungle- 
nd," was on. Peter Pan, fairies, 
Ulets and all such in gorgeous 
>atumlng came pouring into the 
int from all sides. E. V. Dixon as 
te King, in a good, clear voice sang 
le tale in opening, and the 1a- 
es and knights, with escorts, body- 
uards and servants in most elabo- 
tts attire, came on steeds and on 
K>t, In elephant howdabs and in 
imel carriages, all in pageant ar- 
ly. The prima donnas. Miss Tun- 
ini, Miss Weaver and Miss Salmon. 
K>k up the tuneful score and led 
le entire assembly in song. It was 
striking picture, with wild cannl- 
ils and scores of musicians play- 
>g odd instruments in supplement 
> the splendid playing of the con- 
srt band under the direction of 
^ade Zumwalts. 

The 10 elephants In elaborate 
appings were used In the spec 
rna and Rudy RudynofI led the 
illet dance numbers as principals 
ome Oriental dance numbers were 
ijected by girls in each ring as 
le story was unfold^. 
The exiting of the large grouping 
as also well handled, and as the 
St disappeared from view the at- 
(ntion was directed to the steel 
rena, which had become filled in 
>e meantime with eight large 
opards and seven puma". Peter 
sn, of all the hundreds of charac- 
'■f» who had been present, re- 
tained. Peter Pan Is lona Carl, 
ho then put this mixed group 
irouph their paces and stunts. The 
lid animal acts are among ihe 
int worked of any the writer lins 
i^er seen. 

Wild Animal Acts 
The tiger act had Nellie Roth 
"Wing the tent by her k)ne?ome 
Id nine big Bengals in a mighty 
ell arranged turn. Captain Rlc- 
irdo and Herr Theo. Schroder, on- 
na\ trainers In the Rlngilng-Bnr- 
iim-B.illoy Circus for the past .sev- 
■al .soasons, displ.nyed their won- 
?r work In a 10-maIe Nubl.an lion 
iimlipr by the Captain, with 
shrodor working a dozen huge 
>lar bears in an act fiir out of thr- 
'dlnarj-. Schroder was under n 
mdicap. for he has been laid un 



(or tbres weeks with the flu: so, 
too, his wife. As a consequence he 
has had but little time to rehearse 
of late, yet the big white brutes 
went through their act like the old- 
timers that they ar*. For show- 
manship there is no man trainer 
like Riccardo. He is also sui>erln- 
tendent of animals this season, 
while Mrs. Riccardo is mistress of 
the wardrobe. 

Miss Langdon assist^ Al Langdon 
and K H. Davis in working the 
elephants and in a tiger riding an 
elephant act, and Lorain Wallace 
wrestles with a. large tiger as a 
single number which drew an »in- 
nouncement, as did other Ktur acts, 
from E. V. Dixon. 

Among the Horses 

The horseflesh is superfine and 
is going to create a stir wherever 
exhibited. Horse training to the 
Nth degree is the result of a long 
winter's work. The thoroughlire<ls 
and the expert horsemanship of 
men and women brought roun'Is of 
applause. It was the moro appre- 
ciated here where riding is no Kmall 
part of the day's routino at the 
Springs. In the Liberty groups 
were a dozen evenly matrhed sor- 
rels handled by Bob Thornton, 
while Rudy Rudynoff had 10 four- 
footed actors in white and black 
spots, or "paints," as the circus 
world calls them. Pep and pre- 
cision marked each of these 22. 
Then when 25 others, saddle 
horses, came in later, with as many 
good-looking girls and women rid- 
ing them, the horse show was most 
complete. 

The menage numbers wore splen- 
did, with Miss Roth on "Boston." 
the old vet of all high schoolers. 
Miss Solmon, Miss Carrion. Miss 
Thornton and others on mounts that 
were dashing and spectacular, with 
each doing different step and a dif- 
ferent dance. To further can the 
horse settings, the English hunt, 
with Ita baying hounds. , lady and 
men riders, brought out the high 
jumpers, a r^erless horse topping 
all. 

Aerial Turns 

Patricia Salmon ?s again featured 
when she comes on to the track on 
her white thoroughbred. Before the 
grand stand she yodels and sings in 
her sweet and charming manner. 
This, an act pretty, brings several 
dozen white pigeons from all sides 
to alight on her an^ her horse. Miss 
Salmon also rides menage and sings 
with the prima donnas. 

The Morales, a versatile group of 
femininity from sunny Mexico, are 
no small feature of this circus. They 
work trapeze numbers early In the 
bill (so. too, does Miss B. Hlckey), 
and then later score with individual 
numbers. 

In one group Miss Theresa sli.les 
by a ring in her hair from the tip 
of the tent to the ground, MIs.i Lola 
doing a like slide hanging b;- her 
teeth, while Miss Concha does a 
backward slide on her toes to the 
^ound. (Miss) Pledad Morales 
holds the center space in front of 
the steel arena with her wire walk- 
ing, in which she uses no balancing 
assistance. The Sisters Morales 
work over ring three,, while over one 
is a lively, zippy wire number by 
"Alberta Beets" (who keeps to his 
incognito). 

With the Riders 

In the bareback riding there Is 
nothing left to bo desired for the 
Rudynoffs, and the McCreas handle 
this portion in masterly manner 
with single, double and family num- 
bers, of which the latter brings out 
the comedy riding that Is rich In 
laughs. 

Reno McCrea and Rudy Rudynoff 
have a splendid supporting" group of 
young men and young women riders. 
This brings a phase of circusdom 
where It righJk belongs to a John 
Robinson program, for the old John 
Robinson shows were always famed 
for their riders. 1 

Wink Weaver, asslstxint eques- 
trian director, assisted by Miss 
Thornton and other trainers, offer 
from time to time an odd and inter- 
esting assortment of animal acts. 
There are three or four groupings 
of ponies, military and otherwise, 
with dogs, then with monkeys, 
bucking and unrldable mules; a 
mixed and unique display Is that of 
two camels and one horse in each 
ring going through varle<l stunts. 
High diving doRS and monks, rotlies 
In large nimibers. and hasehall 
hor.ses kloking large rubber bills 
put a stir and ginger ln;o the time 
between the big numbers. 

The Barron .Sisters, the .Vlor.iles 
In Iron jaw nets added to the femi- 
nine section of the jnograiii with 
graceful displnys. Durln:; tiiis n\im- 
ber the Sin Sin .)uutx Osai troupe, 
Chinese, held ring tlirco. Klsfly. 
enulllbristir, halr-hanging and odd 
stunts were performed. 

The elephants, Ave In each herd 
In each ring during the last hilf of 
the program, were offered by Lang- 
don and Davis. Their maneuvers 
wer<» as ever onr- <»f ilu blK hif^. 
A lone elephant walli-aroniid on a 
wooden ieir was good for I tUKhs. 
Clowns and Girls 

The clown end was well carod for 
with Doc Keen ma.ster of Hip .looys. 
Bill,Tnft, a veteran of the sawdust 
rings, scored with his lone appear- 
ances: his travesty on the horse 



•ets with TiUt on • prop horse was 
tmmense. A burlesque of Miss Sal-, 
moo by another clown, right after 
her number, by haying a^jooster 
flr to bis head was a card. Jack 
Harris Is the clown cop and doing 
welL An oddity was a trained 
tarkey pulling a little wagon. Com- 
edy dogs were appreciated as were 
geese and like pets in ludicrous 
momenta. The clown band has a 
white donkey, "Mme. Kerosene," 
which sings as they play. The Ger- 
man Trio, midget clowns, have some 
effective walk-arounds. 

Sixteen good-looking girls on as 
many swinging ladders in all points 
of the tent, with all singing, led by 
three prima donnas in the rings, 
brought another picturesque 'aspect 
to the program. 

Spotlights were used effectively 
on most numbers in the evening 
performance. 

Carlos Carrion with a dosen men 
and women riders frames a snappy 
and fast moving wild west show for 
the concert. 

Ballard's Back Yard 
The John Robinson circus gets 
one good turn right off the reel, 
perhaps the only time In a season 
when It doesn't have to pay rent 
for Its lot. The tents were pitched 
on the big lot that adjoins the 
winter quarters, a part of the prop- 
erty and lying to the rear of the 
handsome estate of Ed Ballard, his 
circus In his back yard one might 
say. His partners, owners of the 
American Circus Corporation, Jerry 
Mugivan and Bert Bowers, were 
here for Thursday's rehearsals and 
the opening performances. With 
having gotten their Sells-Floto 
circus away a week previous and 
their Hagenbeck-Wallace circus 
slated to go on the road next Fri- 
day (at Muncie, Ind.) they will have 
once again sent the three big In- 
diana Hoosler circuses out to a 
waiting public. Indiana can boast 
of having more circuses than any 
other state. The other two winter 
at Peru. 

Duke Mills' Side Show 

Duke Mills has lined up a most 
attractive sld4 show with as flashy 
and as good-looking a row of ban- 
ners as ever was thrown to the 
breeze. A group of large-sized col- 
ored photos of some of the strange 
people are in under the marq 
as In a theatre lobby, giving a 
clever touch. The 16 platforms are 
artistically draped while decorations 
and a full scenic effect across the 
one end gives a different touch to 
that of the usual side show. He is 
exhibiting Huber, the armless won- 
der; Froze, what is It — man or me- 
chanical figure? Joanka, who walks 
on swords in bare feet; Ed Reece. 
strong maft; Chet Cain, tattooed 
man; the Pin Heads; Jolly Ray, fat 
girl; Hawaiian dancers; Bushmen; 
Capt. Emerson, the California 
giant; Sin Sin Chinese; Clark Duo, 
bag punchers; Mile. Dearcy, snake 
charmer, and a colored band and 
minstrel show. 

Executives and heads of depart- 
ments number Sam B. Dill as man- 
ager; James Albanese, ' secretary 
and treasurer; L. M. Karsh, 8ui>er- 
intendent of front door, with Bert 
Pangburn his dksistant: Herbert 
Du Vail and W. C. Culp, legal ad- 
justers; W. M. (Egypt) Thompson, 
assistant to D'll; Herbert Sicks is 
timekeeper and his twin brother, 
Hubert, Is assistant treasurer: 
George Davis is superintendent of 
commissary; Jim Scanlan. superin- 
tendent ring stock; Captain Ric- 
cardo. superintendent animals; Al 
I^angdon, elephant man; Robert 
Courtney has charge of reserved 
tickets; Billy Axton is banner man, 
and Harry Levy, superintendent of 
privileges, with Red Ball his assist- 
ant; Mel Hamlin is cashier of the 
candy stands; Jack Hogan is train- 
master; Harry Sells, boss canvas 
man. and Fred Letner, head porter. 

The Robinson circus will not give 
a parade this season. 

Shifting dens are nof used to 
bring In the wild animals, but by 
means of a chute from the me- 
nagerie they enter the steel arena 
and eliminate the large waiting 
shifting wagon obstructing the view 
of many. 

All attendants are neatly and 
tastily uniformed with the grooms 
and property men in red. The rail- 
road oars are painted a bright 
orange color. Kay. 



OBITUARY 



HENRY J. CARR 
Henry J. Carr, for 20 years man- 
ager of Shea's Court Street, Buf- 
falo, N. Y., and one of the best 
known vaudeville house managers 
in the country, died of Influenza 
April 18 after an illness of less 
than a week. He was born in Buf- 
falo 45 years ago and from his 
early boyhood identified with the- 
atrical activities. A brother-in-law 
of Michael Shea, he received his 
first chance as house manager 
shortly after Shea took over the 
Court Street theatre. During the 



MONUMENTS 

MAUHOLKUMA t— I BBADSTOMIW 
ERECTCO ANVWNCSE la tk* WSSLO fe* 

THE OLD and RELIABLE 

CHAS. G. BLAKE CO. 

ie« So. iJt Ralle HkrtMt CHICAGO 

Bmd for Fn!« Itenkitt. "MOWUMENTS" 



20 years of his Incumbency, he be- 
came widely known and universally 
liked by vaudevllllans of two gen- 
erations while In local business 
circles he commanded a position of 
admiration and respect. In friend- 
ship, in charity and in integrity 
myriads of his friends in the pro- 
ftsslon the country over acclaimed 
him second to none. By his pass- 
ing, the local theatre colony has 
sustained a genuine and Irreparable 
loss. 

Besides a widow, he leaves two 
brothers, John Carr. manager of 
Shea's North Park, and Edward 
Carr, vaudeville actor, and three 
sisters, Mrs. Michael Shea, Mr^. 
Edward Carney and Elizabeth 
Carr. 



Cullough was among the flrst to 
be signed. 

When Bernie broadcast Thursday 
night, the day of their saxophonist's 
death, the concluding "taps" and 
"My Buddy" farewell, a regular 
conclusion to their ether program, 
took on a fuller meaning and was 
Inlerrupted through several of the 
Bernte boys bursting out into tears. 

"Mickey" McCuIIough was one of 
the most popular members of the 
Bernie organization and famed as a 
wit, capable of topping any nifty 
on the spur of the moment. 



JOHN H. SPRINGER 

John H. Springer, 73, pioneer the- 
atrical man, former owner and 
manager of the Grand Opera House. 
New York, died April 16 of heart 
trouble in his apartment, 390 West 
End avenue. New York. 

At the time of his demise he was 
the accredited owner of a chain of 
New York houses. Including the 
Adelpl^Ia. Symphony and Springer's 
77th theatre. 

He had devoted considerable at- 
tention to films in late years and 
also financed a nuinl>er of legiti- 
mate productions in association 
with Oliver Morosco. He was also 
Identified with lithographing, his 



RICHARD A. PURDY 

Richard Augustus Purdy, 62 
banker, dramatist and poet, died 
April 18 at his apartment, llotel 
Willard, In New York city. 

Mr. Purdy was identified with 
Equity from its inception and was 
the only lay member ever to hold 
office In that organization — that of 
treasurer. Incidentally Equity gave 
him a life membership. He wrote 
"Crossed Wires," a comedy drama, 
which was the Chautauqua prize 
play for 1923, and also "Acrojis '.he 



W. P. CHAMBERS 
W. P. Chambers, 60, a pioneer 
music instructor, well-known as a 
radio artist, dropped dead of apo- 
plexy as he entered a building In 
South Hill street, Los Angeles, April 
13. He had a studio in the build- 
ing. 

Chambers was the owner of two 
studios, one In Los Angeies and the 
other in Hollywood. He had been 
teaching music for many years and 
was a composer of note. To radio 
fans ho was especially well known 
as an Instrumental soloist. He 
lived at 344 South Olive street. 



Alfred ffecks, librarian for Harry 
lloudini, died In Roosevelt Hospital, 
New York, April 20, of chronic thro.xt 
trouble. Beok^ for years was private 
secretary to A. M. Palmer, also secre- 
tary to Lotta Crabtree, then to Dion 
Boucicault and 10 years was at Har- 
vard library. He Joined Houdlnl 
about six years ago. 



In Memoriam 

"MICKEY" 
McCULLOUGH 

Gone — one of the sweetest 
and most wonderful boys it 
has been our privilege to 
know. . f , 

He will never be forgot- 
ten by 

BEN BERNIE and 
THE BOYS 



street," reproduced at the Morosco, 
New York, a year ago. He adapted 
for the stage Frederick Warde Sal- 
vlnl's "Galba the Gladiator" and 
Schiller's "William Tell," both given 
successful stage productions. 

Mr. Purdy was one of the early 
members of the (3reen Room Club 
and was a member of the American 
So( loty of Dramatic Authors. 



"MICKEY" McCULLOUGH 
Audrey P. McCullougb, 23, affec- 
tionately and popularly called 
"Mickey," first saxophonist of Ben 
Hernie's orchestra at thfc Hotel 
Roosevelt, New York, died April 16 
after several days' Illness from 
pneumonia. McCtillough was a na- 
tive ol Oil City, Pa , where his par- 
ents reside. He was unmarried. 

Yourg McCullougb was with 
Earl Fuller's orchtftra some years 
ago and Brrnle ran across him In 
Pittsburgh when Bernie was a 
viollnlst-comedlan and not a band- 
master. His Impression of McCul- 
lougli's famed "sweet" saxophone 
tone was lasting, however, and 
when Bernie rccniited a band, Mc- 



God Has Taken 

One of the Dearest Boys 

That Ever Lived 

HICKEy HcCUUjOUGH 

Died April 16, 192S 
Your Heartbroken Pals 

LYNCH FAMILY 



plants being in New York and Chi- 
cago. 

A widow and two children sur- 
vive. The funeral was held Mon- 
day (April 20) at St Agnee Chapel. 
121 West 9lst street, at 10 a. m. 



BENJAMIN McOUIRE 

Benjamin McGuire, 60, 416 West 
47th street, attached to the Famous 
Players organization, died suddenly 
April 10 on the pier at the foot of 
West 46th street. 

According to friends be bad been 
attached to the Famous Players 
concern for some years as 4ii actor 
and scenic artist. He was eoid- 
pletlng arrangements to sail on 
the Leviathan Saturday with iK>me 
other members of that organization. 

It was said that at the time of 
his collapse he was ^waiting the 
arrival of Bebe Daniels with whom 
he had an appointment on the pier. 
She arrived late. Heart failure Is 
said to have been the cause of his 
death. 



SYD^^EY MATHER 
Sydney Mather, 49, Shakespearean 
actor, with Julia Marlowe for years 
and also In support of John Barry- 
more in 'Hamlet," died April 18 In 
^ost Graduate HospiUI, New York, 
of chronic m»phrltl«. He was born 
In Bngland. 

Mr. Mather last appeared in New 
York In "Tea for Three" (vaudeville 
act) at the Palace. 



DAVID POWELL 

David Powell, screen leading man, 
who had appeared In many pictures, 
died April 18 In a New York sani- 
tarium. His health became Impaired 
some time ago, a nervous breakdown 
causing him to retire. 

The deceased was horn In Wales 
and came to the States about It 
years ago. 

The news of his demise came as a 
surprise and ahock, as it had l>een 
reported the^actor was on the 'way 
to recovery. 



RAY GRAY 

Ray Gray, picture director, 26, 
died In Glendalc. Cal., April 18 of 
pneumonia. He was stricken four 
days prior to his death and had just 



IN liOTiNO mtifomT 

of osr belored 

CATHERINE POWELL 

•who died April 2«. It20 

Mother and Brother Alfred 



completed the second installment of 
a new "Andy Gump" serial for Uni- 
versal. A widow and three children 
survive. 

Qsorgs Mendall Tsylor died April 
11 In Cambridge, Mass. He wai 
born In 1837 and had been an or- 
ganist since he was 14. 



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VARIETrS CHICAGO OFFICE 

HAL HALPERIN in Charge 
State-Lake Theatre Bldg., Suite 520 

Phones: Ceutral 0644-4401 




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Seat* FlT« Weeka la Adraaee 

Arthur Hammeratein presents th« blaccst 
mnaloal hit ever produced Id America 

"ROSE-MARIE" 

with Mjrrtle Sohaaf and Richard "Skeet" 
Oallacher. Companr oC 109 Srmphonjr 
Orchestra • 

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SHIPWRECKED 



The Majestic bill this week looked 
like a Grreat ahow on paper but did 
not come up to expectations. The 
bill contains four turns that have 
appeared here within nine months, 
but that does not matter here. The 
Majestic can get away with repeat 
acts, as It Is not a neighborhood 
house, depending on transients for 
the biggest part of Its business, 
though tt has worked up a clientele 
who weekly patronize the theatre. 

With Odlva and her seals draw- 
ing down the bulk of the money, the 



little encouragement. Sang- and 
Chung, two Chinese boj^a, sufficed in 
the deuce spot with a routine of 
"pop" numbers. The Scotch flnish 
procured a few snickers with suffi- 
cient applause to warrant two bows. 
Bergen and Co., ventrlloquial nov- 
elty employing twa figures and a 
woman assistant, open In "one" and 
go to "full." The talk Is there, and 
with the little novelty attached to 
the offering should keep them goli^g 
steadily in the smaller houses. Jim- 
my Kemi)er and Co., the latter con- 



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I,-- Written and Staaed by 

IiANODON UcCORMICK. also Author of 
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^ PLAYHOUSE 

".A New Mystery Comedy 

"?spooKsr 

ThrUIs, Suspense, Laughs 



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ATLANTIC CITY 64 

BROOKLYN 51 

CHICAGO 44 

HOUSTON ;..* 46 

KANSAS CITY ..■.;,. 51 

LOS ANGELES At 

MILWAUKEE 47 

MONTREAL 51 

NEWARK 61 



NEW. ORLEANS SO 

PHILA.bELPHIA 52 

PITTSBURGH 64 

ROCHES I En •*'•*• f f •>>• a-a;*^* • • 94 

SAN DIEGO .........v..-...*:'.;. 54 

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arivhtest Theatre in Chicago. VanBuren 
H *t MIchlaan Avenue 

^i RETURN ENGAGEMENT 

I THE BAT" 

SELWYN 

Supreme Dramatic Hit 

'' MICHAEL ARLEN'S 



THE GREEN HAT 

A. H. Wooda Production 



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u SAM.H. HARRIS 

DearbMH, aaar I.ake 

WILMER and VINCENT 

Preaeat 

"BE YOURSELF!" 

Qneenie SmitlT— Jack Donahue 

OKOBOIA CAIMB 



It 1 IMOI^ Kvery Bvenlnif. 8:19 
*^>**-**^V»10 Mata. "Wad. and Sat. 

A. Xi. Eriancer <c Harry ,J. Powers. ISgra. 

FRED STONE 

in "STEPPING STONES" 
with DOROTHY STONE 

"Beat Show Stone Uaa Ever Had." — Post 



expenditure for the surrounding pro- 
gram had to be kept within the 
limit, with the result that a single, 
four doubles, sketch and small flash 
turn comprised the balance of th« 
entertainment. Business was .some- 
what oft, due to the unfavorable 
weather conditions. 

'Joe Melvln, a corking good Jug- 
gling turn, opened, but was accorded 



DIANA HOTEL 

666 N. State St., Chicago 

Nice comfortable roonia, (7 and tS. 
ainale: )10 and tl!. double; |1S with 
bath. 

Special Bate* to the ProfrMloa 
riioBe: Delaware •750 



AMBER PIE TEA SHOP 

At the aorthwrat coAier of Kapcrior and 
MIehlcaa Boalc*ar4. CUeaca 

We aerve the most appotlzlna. dell- 
clous and K^nerous luncheons for par- 
ticular business persons FOR 60 CENTS. 
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pianist and violinist, lack entertain- 
ment and can also stand condens- 
ing to speed the turn up. The fea- 
tured member Is a character singer 
with the interludes taken up by the 
dancers and musicians. A good 
flash for the intermediate' houses, 
but doubtful if It can get the money 
necessary to transport and maintain 
the present aggregation. 

Watch and Mealy did not make 
the grade in the cream spot with 
(heir hoke comedy and acrobatics. 
"Nep" Scovllle and Co. presented 
a comedy playlet. "Pinched," which 
contains some surefires intermingled 
with a little pathos. The current 
vehicle has played around here for 
the past five years and still retains 
Its punch. Lytell and-Fant are and 
look big time. This was the first 
turn to register solidly. Odlva and 
her seals closed. The act produced 
some new trick dives which were 
roundly applauded. 

Grace LaRue" and Harry Snod- 
grass share first billing at the Pal- 
ace this week. Miss LaRue Is there 
on merit and artistry. Snodgrass Is 
there because he Is a freak attrac- 
tion skilfully exploited. As a 
piano player Snodgraiss l^ second 
rate. This Is his second appearance 
at the Palace since the first of the 
year. Apart from his special ver- 
sion of "Three o'clock in the ,Morn- 
ing" his routine Is conventional and 
somewhat monotonous. 

The Lamys, a fftrong tampoline 
act, opened. The double somersaults 
in midair with reversed position and 
the other daring stunts, particularly 
by one of the four men, had the au- 
dience gasping. The act would be 
just OS well off without th^ "com- 
edy." Clark Morrell, a new tenor of 
youthful appearance, deuced to a 
favorable Impression. He has a 
corking voice, but shou>d delete "All 
Alone," which has been done to 
death here. K^ravaeff and Co. fol- 
lowed. This is a surefire dance re- 
vue with the whirlwind Karavaeft 
surounded by four comely and tal- 
ented girls. The background Is Rus- 
sian and much of the stepping is of 
that character. A number of novel 
effects add to the net results. 

Demarest and Collette were the 
big laugh of the show. 

Billy House, an elephantine comic, 
stars in a skit programed as a 
"comedy of love and lingere." The 
scene Is a fashionable modiste .shop, 
not very well suggested by an ugly 
box set. The story, whi'e trivial, is 
sufllclent to hold the act together 
and provide opportunity for a lot of 
laughs and several numbers. The 
support Is adequate. 

Miss LaRue preceded Snodgrass. 
Her song stories and her refined 
methods put her across In a big 
way. She has a capable pianist In 
Joseph Daly, who filled cin opening 
while she changed costume. A spe- 
cial drop representing a radio set 
with a loud speaker set in the en- 
trance gave the Snodgrass turn a 
graceful start. J. M. Whitten act.s 
as announcer sitting at a desk 
across stage from the piano. He 
reads a couple of telegrams between 
numbers Intended to provide a 
snicker or two. One of these Is sup- 
poacd to be a request to .sing the 
Japanese national anthem, "Cali- 
fornia Here I Come." That got a 
laugh. 

J. Francis Dooley and Corinne S.i'cs 
were eighth. They kept thafn laugh- 
ing with their nonsense, much of 
which was ad lib to themse'ves and 
to Dan Russo, the Palace pit leader. 
"Sultan," a trained horse. Is not only 
a treat for the kids, but Is the sort 
of act that the grownups enjoy. The 
girl trainer has a pleasant person- 
ality and dresses smartly. The .act 
is worthy of constant attention from 



the bookers, as "Sultan"' ia ^ e;ood 

enough for a spot. V i 

Horse <tnd mistress held the au-! 

dience almost 100 per cent. Loop. 



Loew's road show at the Chateau 
the last half was merely so-so in 
quality, ^dalr and Adair, horizontal 
bar performers, opened with a rou- 
tine . for the most ]>art .snappy and 
effective. The turn Is marred by the 
silly capers of one of the brothers,, 
who dresses In a smart business suit, 
and evidently fancies himself a po-' 
lite comedian of the new school. 

Ooldie and Beattle, one of two 
acts In the show that played around 
these parts last season for the Asso- 
ciation, have a pablished ' song 
repertoire wtiich has grown old 
slace they began tt>^r travels. The 
girls have a pleasant manner and 
nice vol(5fc8. 

James C. Morton and the three 
other Mortons were the lone comedy 
dispensers on the bill. Their chummy 
brand ofihumor was well liked. The 
audience was obviously surprised 
when Father Morton revealed a 
dance which shamed son Alfred's 
efforts In that line. 

Next to closing, Billy and Sddle. 
Gorman failed to rise to fhe occa.-- 
sion after an opening song that 
suggested big things to come. Thv 
boys are programed as "singers of 
their own songs." It might be bet- 
ter if they didn't compose. A dreary 
ditty about the ,"Ja(!k Dempsey- 
Estelle Taylor Movie Bail Blues- 
was succeeded by an anthem en- 
titled "Kentucky, ' You Did Your 
Beat," apropos Of the recent traged^ 
at Cave City, but was not apropos 
vaudeville. A topical song partially 
(Continued on i>age 46) 



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personality. 

Evelyn Phillips with two male 
ABsletanta dosed with her dance re- 



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Caulfteld and Ritchie were billed. 
The piano player carries as much 
of the act as they do. It is one of 
those "we hope you like us" song 
and dance revuettes, with explana- 
tory notes. As dancers, the man and 
woman are competent, but they do 
not begin to put over those numbers 
whlcA call for pantomimic acting. 
The turn Is urgently In need of 
speed. 

Ates and. Darling, mixed couple, 
deuced. A crooning lullaby by the 
girl gave them a strong finish. The 
act Is not strong otherwise. The 
man does a touch of character, get- 
ting some comedy by his stutter- 
ing. A Uttle of this Is plenty. 

A sketch "The Battle Cry of 
Freedom," did well enough. It Is 
acted hysterically by a cast of 
three. It Is not a sketch to get 
far in competitive vaudeville, espe- 
cially with warm weather just 
around the comer. The story con- 
cerns divorce and Reno. 

Lytell and Fant are clever boys, 
but they should think up some bet- 
ter wheeses to replace a few mon- 
f crosltles they let fly at the Lin- 
coln, which were not In the act 
when at the Palace some weeks 
ago. 

Morgan and Sheldon, man and 
woman, special drop, clowned with 
talk and business and filled their 
time allotn.- .t entertainingly. 

Closing, the the Al Ltsvine Bn- 
tertalnera, an all-brass organiza- 
tion, worked in some good effects 
and some novel stunts that give It 
a good rating for the split weeks. 






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Irving, Sid Erdman, Bernlce St. 
John, Edna Karpen. Auretta 
Houser, Verne Fountalne, Ralph 
Bart, KImer Desmond. 



The Alexander Sisters have been 
booked Into the Chicago. Tlvoll and 
Riviera, opening April 27. 

Abe Glatt of the Shapiro, Bern- 
stein office here left for New York 
Sunday to remain a week. 



David Quixano has been added to 
the "Ralnbo Revue," opening last 
Monday. 



Mrs. C. S. Humphreys, wife of 
the booking manager of the local 
Keith office, has gone to Battle 
Creek, Michigan, for her health. 






^rs. ICrnle Toui\g h&s left for 
an eight-month trip to Europe. 



Burlesque stock for the summer 
is a possibility tor the. Liberty, St. 
tiouis, if plans nnder negotiation 
by Fox and Kraus go through. 



HOUSTON 

By BUD BURMESTER 

"Slppie" Wallace, negro "TMues" 
singer, gave a special show for 
whites only Wednesday night at the 
Washington theatre. She packed 
'em in, owing to the popularity of 
her records, and offered a good pro- 
gram. 

Dan l^olan, former legitimate ac- 
tor, and now a director of amateOr 
rehearsals, is engaged preparing tor 
the Advertising Revue, to be staged 
In the recently renovated elty audi- 
torium April 27. Practical^ every 
society deb and sub-deb of note Is 
In the cast, and the affair promisee 
to be a brilliant happening. 

Activities In connection with the 
new theatre at Main and McKlnney 
have ceased for the time belngj No 
one seems to knoir anyihlng and 
outside of the "brealc" la the *Post- 



Dlspatch," the papers have laid off 
entirely. Seems to be a Stock sell- 
ing proposition or something of the 
kind. The lease, however, cost the 
promoters plenty. 



The Texan appears to be well 
launched on a successful life. Man- 
ager Will Horowlts announced that 
he will play first -run pictures. 

Marion Harris was forced to 
Withdraw from last week's bill at 
the Majestic, owing to Illness. Gil- 
bert Wells and Flo Brady, who fin- 
ished Galveston Thursday night, 
filled In Saturday night. Miss Har- 
ris returned. 



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The greate^ ^yle success of 
the season— Ensemble Slip- 
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in beautiful variety in the 
I. Miller shops now. Have 
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Showdom is seizing this 
new idea with enthusiasm! 
Who but I. Miller would 
think of it? Whobut I. Miller 
could put it into effect? 



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Open until g P. M. 



Garden— "The Bridge of Sighs" 
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Garrick — "Discarded Wives. " 

Rabat— German stoclt. 

Palaca— Vaudeville (Orpheum). 

Millar— VaudevlUe (Loew). 

Majaatio — Vaudeville (Western). 

Emprasa — "Hurry Up" Mutual. 

Gayaty— "Maids of Mirth" (stock 
burlesque). 

Wiaconain— "Sally" (fllm). 

Strand— "The Swan" (fllm). 



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tp aecoBiaMdatloBa arraaged oa all U»f at Mala Ofllee Prteea. 

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A cast recruited entirely of wheel 
stars will open the Liberty Music 
hall, St. Louis, for the Fox and 
Krause Interests, it was announced 
here this week. The theatre will 
play summer stock, going Into the 
proposed six-wheel rotating stock 
circuit for the F. and K. interests in 
August. 



After playing 11 weeks, a record 
for Milwaukee, "Abie's Irish Rose" 
closed at the Garrick Saturday. 
After a week of one-nighters the 
troupe is scheduled to open in De- 
troit at the Garrick. 



Cut prices for matinees were an- 
nounced this week by the Ehnpress 
(Mutual house). A 35c. top was in- 
voked. The Gayety, stock bouse, did 
not cut prices. Both houses are run- 
ning baseball scoreboards in addition 
to the show. 



Mrs. Mayme La Mont, cborus pro- 
ducer for the Fox and Krause 
houses, was called to Cincinnati last 
week by the death of her mother, 
Mrs. Rose Silverman. 



Matt Kolb, part owner of a Co- 
lumbia wheel show and producer for 
the Fox and Krause No. 2 show, has 
left the latter organization to Join 
the Hurtig & Seamon enterprises for 
the Fumrner months. 



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By HARDIE MEAKIN 

Pali'a— "Greenwich Village Fol- 
lies." Next, "Rita Revue." 

National — "The Second Mrs. Tan- 
queray" (Ethel Barrymore). Next, 
"The Grab Bag" (Ed Wynn). 

Belaaee — "The Gorilla," flrst three 
days (holdover). Local amateur 
production last half. Next, "Queen 
Mab." 

President— "White Cargo" (2d 
week). 

Auditorium — Concerts. 

Gayety— "Hlpplty Hop" (Colum- 
bia). 

Mutual— "Step Along" (Mutual). 
Return. 

Columbia — "Madame Sana-Gene." 

Metropolitan — "The Lady." 

Palace — "Man and Maid." 

Rialto— "On Thin Ice." 



yet to be named, produced by th« 
Shuberts. 



Here is one that can't be over* 
looked: "Baby Blue," last week in 
the "formative stages" at Poll's, had 
for one of Ita producers ChiM. J. 
Mulligan. The general manager of 
the show was Joseph J. Garrlty. In 
"The Gorilla," also in the "formative 
stages" but at the Belasco, are two 
detectives named — Mulligan and 
Garrlly. The local theatre men 
played with the "break" all week 
long. 



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this way for their flrst performances 
— "Queen Mab," by John Hastings 
Turner and produced by Oliver Mo- 
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Wednesday, April 32, 1825 



VARIEH'S LOS ANGELES OFnCE 

ARTHUR UNGAR in Charge ' 
Chapman Bldg., Suite 610 

756 So. Broadway; Phone 6005 Van Dyk 



LOS ANGELES 



Profesaionalt hav* the fraa uta of Variety'a 
Loa Angalaa Offica for information. Mail 
may ba addraaaod car* Varioty, Chapman 
Bldg., Loa Ang*!*** It will ba hold aubjact 
to call or f6rwardad, or advartiaad in Va- 
riaty'a Lottor Liat. 



N. V. A. Week brought a great 
bill to the Orpheum. It seemed to 
fulfill all the requlrementa of any 
regulation vaudeville bill and at the 
same time carry the atyle and mag- 
nitude of a colorful revue. Yet with 
all these things In its favor no one 
spot aroused any degree of gefiuine 
enthusiasm. 

For Instance, there wa« Nan Hal- 
perin, Arthur Byron, Jack Nor- 
worth Emllie Lea and Brown and 
King. Surely that line-up of names 
should stir any crowd. And they 
did, but, as said before, not to the 
extent that seemed appropriate. 

The bill opened with Blcknell, 
"The Model Maker," Who moulded 
vell-known faces from soft clay. 
The crowd opened Ita eyes when 
nine girls came on to help him out 
In the act. This seemed like a need- 
less extravagance until It was dis- 
covered that the girls worked all 
through the show. - 

liOis Bennett was second In 
"Songs." She gave several num- 
bers In effective style, being assist- 
ed at the piano by John Mack. Her 
selections were apparently original 
material and pleased. 

Emllie Lea aided by Clarence 
Pock and Sam Kaufman was next 
tn "Paying the- Rent," 

Miss Lea offered soma graceful 
and efTeetlve dances with RocK. and 
Kaufman di<^ a burlesque number 
at the piano that won htm many 
laughs and a big band. 

Nan Halperin In her second week 

> contributed her usual line of char- 

acter song studies, climaxing with 

her effective kid number, which 

■topped ' the show. 

Then came Arthur Byron and 
Co. In a condensed version of "Tea 
for Three." It was decidedly well 
acted and, strance to say, scored 
more than mifht have been expect- 
ed with a vaiMeville audience. The 
cUBwd got every onft o( the subtle 
lines and th« fine polBta of Roy 
Ctooper Megrue's wit. Byron made 
a brief and.amusing curtain speech. 

Dick LucKe and his "Arcadians" 
billed as "Syncopatora Supreme" 
proved to be a worth-while Jazs 
orchestra in which the same nine 
girls seen in the opening act made 
their second appearance. This turn 
won three or four encores of a mild 
■ort, although they deserved con- 



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LOS'^ANGELES, CALIF. 

Haggard's Coffee Shop 

C. H. HAOCARD. Prop. 

(Formerly of th« WkfTle laa, 

(San Francisco) 

322 WEST FIFTH STREET 

Phone Main tl7l 

The profeaalonal meetlns plae* 

OP'^N ALti NIGHT 



slderably more for their endeavors. 

Jack Norworth next to closing 
provided comedy with his aongs, 
and was assisted by Dorothy Adel- 
phl at the piano and a« a "feeder." 
The hit of Norworth's act was 
the showing of a series of illus- 
trated slides of the vintage of about 
1900 which the operator In the booth 
b&lled up and made funnier stllL 

At closing position arrived the 
piece de resUtance of the entire 
program in point of magnitude to 
say nothing of originality. It Is 
called "Broken Toys," and features 
the one-legged acrobats, Brown and 
King. Here for the third time ap- 
peared the nine girls. The scene 
is a toy shop, with the numbers 
staged a la revue, and each clever 
and entertaining. 

For the climax the "Arcadians" 
dressed as toy soldiers added th^lr 
numbers and their music to the 
general ensemble. Two youngsters 
who worked with the "Arcadians" 
and in "Broken Toys" seemed to 
revel the sort of ability that stands 
out and lingers in the memory. They 
are Eftna. Beban and Dorothy Mack. 



waa the usual straight thing of this 
■ort and well done. For a finish 
they had the comedy bareback rid- 
ing rigging. They used some local 
kids for the stunt, and the wild 
gyrations of these volunteers aa 
they swung helplessly about was 
as big a laugh as the old "Riding 
Maud" act. popular in vaudeville 
a decade ago. 



seating cai>aclty of 1,000. This 
house has alwaya been a winner 
and is located in a section where 
transient trade Is very heavy. 



Excellent roomii In connection — you'll 
like them— ihower bath — $1.00 a day to 
the profession. 



The Home of the Profession 

MULLER'S COFFEE SHOP 

724 S. Hill St., Los Angelas, Calif. 

Bet. the Hill St. Sk Pantases Theatres 

Ran by CARL and LILLIAN UUIX£R 

The Old Time Hoop Roller* 

(IO*/< Diaconnt t« the Professloa) 



It was chiefly a dancing show last 
week at Pantages and the dancing 
was, for the most part, extremely 
good. The Gibson Sisters started 
off the terpslchorean offerings. They 
are shapely and nimble girls and 
alternate in a varied routine of 
steps. The crowd liked their efforts 
even in the opening spot, 

Follls and Le Roy came on next 
also w;ith dancing. The man espe- 
cially worked fast and smoothly, re- 
vealing exceptional agility and 
grace. Together they did a Bowery 
number that was, strange to say, a 
little different from the usual num- 
ber of this kind. By way of diver- 
sion, they sang a little but that 
can be forgotten if not forgiven. 

Carey, Donovan and Marr In 
"Something Different" failed to live 
up to their billing. This trio of male 
singers did an average routine of 
songs, none of which excited any- 
body and their comedy patter was 
distinctly of a confidential nature. 
HaW the house couldn't hear what 
it was all about They won, but 
didn't earn a mltd hand. 

Stanley Hughes and Verna Burke 
were the next to offer more danc- 
ing to an audience that by this time 
was pretty well satiated with steps 
Despite this handicap, the stepping 
of Miss Burke was sufficient to hold 
the attention. What U tbls srirl do- 
ing on Pan time? If ever a atepper 
deserved bigger things she doee. 
The act was neat and fast and got 
away to plenty of applause. 

Noodles Fagan held down next 
to closing with his nonsensical but 
amusing chatter and kept the house 
in a gopd humor. His extemporan- 
eous songs scQted especially. Fagan 
wound up with a recitation. His 
Intention waa well meant but a mis- 
take for Fagan doesnt recite; he 
makes a race out of It — trying to 
see if he can talk faster than thac 
audience can hear. He succeeded 
and this part of his act wasn't 
meant to get a laugh. However, 
F.igan Is breezy, has sufficient em- 
bonpoint' to make him likeable and 
he kept the house chuckling. 

The laugh of the show were Dave 
Costello and Co., In a very effective 
equestrian offering. The first part 



Visitors flocked into Oxnard to 
be present at the second annual 
Ventura County Eisteddfod being 
held for the purpose ot competing 
In the arts of music and drama. The 
Eisteddfod was announced for a 
week, with different competltloiw 
being held in different sections of 
the town every night. 



While practicing for A hockey 
game Robert A. Ooldea, assistant 
director of the Harold Uoyd Cor- 
poration, suffered a broken nose at 
the Palais de Glace, Loa Angelos' 
ice skating rink. He will be laid up 
for several days. .^ *- -^ 

Rupert Julian, picture director, ha^ 
signed a long-term contract with 
Cecil de Mille. Two pictures, both 
of special type, are to be turned out 
by Julian tlila year. One of these 
will be from a New York stage suc- 
cess and the other the adapatioa of 
a classic 



Herman Leonard, former press 
agent of the Strand. New York, wbo 
came to Hollywood about a year ago 
to do publicity work, returned to 
New York this week. Leonard an- 
ticipates taking charge of the pub- 
licity department of a New York pic- 
ture house. 



Joe Brandt, one of the executives of 
Columbia Pictures, airived this week 
from Nes^ York. He is going to 
make his beadqi^rtera at the com- 
pany's new atudlo at the Clune plant, 
on Melrose avenue, where he and 
Harry Cohn will take up the matter 
of future productions. 

Walter P. Anthony, who headed 
the scenario forced for Waldorf Stur 
dlos, has resigned to Join the Uni- 
versal scenario department at Uni- 
versal City. 



William Fox, after a two months' 
visit of inspection at his west coast 
studios here, left last week for his 
New York headquarters. Fox while 
here made plans for the producing 
of a large number of specials this 
year. They Include a number of the 
John Golden plays and others that 
he has contracted for. 



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Sing Our Laiea^ imd Greatest Song Hit '" 

"DADDY, MAMMY AND ME" 



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Aaron Jones and his partner, 
Adolph Linick, left for Chtcaso this 
week — Jones after a winter's uislt 
here, and Linick, who makes his 
home here now, for a two months' 
visit In the Elast. 



Mike Gore, president West Coast 
Theatres, Inc.; his wife; Sol Les- 
ser, his associate, and M. D. Howe, 
vaulevllle booking manager of his 
corporation, with Ben J. Piazza, 
Western representative of the W. 
V. M. A., are In Chicago for the 
piu*pose of discussing with Marcus 
Helman, president of the Orpheum 
Circuit, and R. L. Lydlatt, general 
mafia^er of W. V. M. A., the book- 
ing Plan for tlielr houses that are 
to play vaudeville acts of both cir- 
cuits. 

Ciore and Lesser will also attend 
the First National convention at 
French Lick, Ind., and upon com- 
pl^ng their business there are go- 
ing to New York and Atlantic City, 
returning here early In May. 



Mrs. Hart could not use her hus- 
band's name, and this ruling is to 
be attacked by her attorney in the 
contemplated appeal. 



Marlon Davies has been an ac- 
tive worker among the stars of the 
picture colony In Hollywood to gain 
their co-operation and support of a 
big benefit, which Is to be held In 
Vernon for the Marlon Davies Fund 
for the Boys and Girls Aid Society 
There will be fights as a show, and' 
the boxes will be filled with stars for 
the crowd to feast Its eyes on. 

Edwin H. Flagg Scenic Studios of 
this city have taken over the Ruths- 
child Co. Scenic Studio in San Fran- 
cisco, valued at $84,000. This move 
gives Flagg the opportunity of hav- 
ing two distributing points in Cali- 
fornia for his product. At the pres- 
ent time he Is providing one-half of 
the theatres in this state with their 
scenic embellishments. The arrange- 
ment made with the Rothschild in- 
terests provides that Flagg make the 
scenery for their San Francisco 
houses— Granada. T!allfornla, Por- 
tola and Imperial. 



The Rltz Hotel, which has been 
a theatrical mecca since its open- 
ing last fall, will ha^e a 9ne-hun- 
dred-room annex located on a flfty- 
fo«.t front site adjoining the hotel, 
which is being constructed at a cost 
of J200.000. The site was leased for 
a period of 99 years at a total rental 
of $1,260,000. 



Mrs. Lillian Muller, formerly the 
Juggling MuUers, vaudeville, who^ 
now conducts Muller's .coffee shop 
^ere. Is recovering froih a serious 
attack of influenza, which kept per 
in bed for a month. 



M. C. Levey, president of the 
United Studios, who was repeptly 
operated on for appendicitis at the 
Good Samaritan Hospital, was re- 
moved to his home this week. 



The Writers' Club of Hollywood 
varied Its usual procedure and 
stsiged a vaudeville show for the 
benefit of members and their friends. 
This organization, In the past, has 
alwaya oftet-ed four one-act plays. 
Among the acts that appeared were: 
Jode Bonomo. In an acrobatic nov- 
elty; Tom Wilson. In burnt cork; 
Maude Fulton and Walter Wills; 
Clyde Cook, Felix Adler. Doraldina, 
Trlxle Friganza and Crelghton Hale. 



The lower house of the California 
State Legislature, in session at Sac- 
ramento, passed a bill appropriating 
$100,000 for the construction of 
buildings and the maintenance of an 
exhibit at the exposition to be held 
in Philadelphia during 1926. 

At their last meeting the board of. 
directors of the Writers' Club In 
Hollywood appointed a new play 
committee to take the place of the 
former committee, whose term of of- 
fice expired. The group that will be 
in charge of the presenatlon of one- 
act play programs each month at the 
clubhouse consists 6t Waldeftiar 
Young, chairman: Maud Fulton, 
Percy Heath, Alfred Cohn, Fritz 
Tidden. This committee is now 
working on the May bill. 

Pete Smith, new head of the M-G 
publicity department at the Culver 
City studio, is en route to New York, 
where he will remain for three 
weeks. Smith will confer with vari- 
ous of the company's executive there 
resarding the plans for conducting 
the publicity department here as 
well as going Into special features 
wl(h Howard DIetz and Ed Bonns. 

West Coast Theatre.s. Inc., leasts 
on Tally's Theatre, a 900-seat pic- 
ture house located on Broadway 
opposite the site of the new Or^ 
pheum. will terminate on May 31 
and is not to be rene\^ed. It is 
likely that about the same time 
Mlller'8, another ♦OO-seat house 
they operate on Main strtet, will 
also be closed. When this is done 
the circuit will only have one sec- 
ond run house In the downtown dis- 
trict, which is the Alhambra, lo- 
cated on Hill street and having a 



The Sam Morris Players staged 
"SUulamlth," a historical Jewish 
opera. In the Gamut Club audito- 
rium. Pauline Schaffer sang the 
leading role. 



Ethel Ransome. actress and pan- 
tomime artist, presented a panto- 
mime by Graham Robertson at the 
Gamut Club Theatre. M^bs Ban- 
some comes from London and Aus- 
tralia. 



Winifred Westover Hart Intends 
to carry her fight to break the trust 
fund agreement made with her hus- 
band, William S. (Bill) Hart, Into 
the Appellate Court for settlement. 
Mrs. Hart's attorney stated that a 
recent court decision gave his client 
the right to resume picture work 
whenever she chose. Hart's attor- 
neys have taken a different view, 
and contend Mrs. Hart cannot act 
before a camera until the matter is 
.settled m the higher court. In his 
decision Judge Stephens ruled that 



Carroll L. Post, breakfast food ce- 
real manufacturer, who lives in Pas- 
sadena, Cal., Is to build a $75,000 
theatre In San Pedro. The buildlns, 
permit already has been taken out. 
The house will seat 900. 



As the result of a seiies of secret 
hearings held In Los Angeles by 
Attorneys Judge Frederick H. 
Chaise, , Thomas F. Murphy and 
George R. Dannell. all of Boston, 
representing the estate of the late 
Lotta Oabtree. Mrs. Charlotta 
Co<!kburn, Of Los Angeles, has been 
definitely established as the nearest 
relative of t'le dead actress. Mrs. 
Cockbum wlio is a niece la seeking 
a part of the $8,000,000 Crabtree es- 
tate wlilch was left to care for dogs 
and cats. The hearings were held 
In the offices of Attorney A. P. M. 
Marian, representing Mrs. Cock- 
burn. There are 47 persona who 



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IBrnd $1.00 for 100 brilliant ceni with tn- 
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IintterfaL Our painted method of attarhlnf 
litoors «llow« for their anstant use orrr sod 
tonr. Send Tom shoes to us to be solidlj 
' Rhinestoned. tUM a pair. 

The Littlej^hnii, Inc. »y^ Vy,g 



SUNSHINE CARDS from 
die SUNSHINE GIRL 

My Miscellaneoua Assortment 
consists of 15 lovely cards for vari- 
ous occasions, auch aa BirthdaySf 
Weddings, Shut-in, etc.; nicely 
boxed; $1.00. 

I also carry a full line of Gotham 
Xlold Stripe Hosiery at standard > 
prices. 

DOROTHEA ANTEL 

600 West 186th Street 

NEW YORK CITY 



Young English Widow 

wishes position In caiiatTt as clasrette (III 
Appobatmsat hy phoos oolj. Before 4:M 

Mrs. C. SBiltli. rtees Kslleff I03S4 



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hand. 

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First Offering for 30 Days Only of Hygc»a Subdivision on the Tamiami Trail, Near Beautiful 

Englewood. Large Lots, Each 125x50 




Tliese Lots Will Cost You $1,000 Next Winter 



FISHING-Best in the World 



Thursday, February 12, 192S 

Fifty Acres at 

Englewood Sold 
For $1,300 an Acre 



Englewood ia (olng right on set- 
ting a place In the sun and growing 
daily in importance. C. O. Mlninger 
of Plant City, president of the Cor- 
net Mining Co. and a shrewd in- 
vestor, haa just purchased fifty 
acres In E^nglewood from Charles 
Tyson and Bert Jones, the consider- 
ation being fSS.OOO. 



BATHING-In the Warm Waters of the Gulf 

GOLF— At Beautiful Nokomis, Joe DeMain, Pro. 



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Thursday, March 12, 192S 

Giants Invest 
In Holdings at 
North Shore District 



W. S. Dunn, of the Longntire &. 
Williams ofBces, reports the sale of 
three and a fraction acres fronting 
on Sarasota Bay in the aristocratic 
North Shore district to a number of 
well-known baseball notables, in- 
cluding John McOraw, manager of 
the New York Olants; Warren C. 
Anderson, James Tierney, secretary 
of the club; Heinle Groh and Frank 
Frlsch. The acerage is known as 
the former CapUin Warren F. 
Purdy place at Indian Beach and is 
near the winter home of Editor 
Donaldson of "The Billboard." 



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Sale of $200,000 
Acreage Englewood 
Made This Week 



Just before going to press we 
learn of a sale of more than 
$200,000 worth of property in the 
Englewood district to some central 
Florida investors, including a well- 
known phosphate king. 



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■**'**'*^*'^' Mat* Ttaura. A Sat.. 1:10 
-A OU>BIO0S KTKMINO FOB EJCNOBB 
UL-BIC*— Alaa Data. N. T. Americao. 

DAVID BBLASCO preaenta 



LENOTE ULRIC 



IN 



«TLIC UADCIi" Snpporied b7 

inC nHnCm umiam Coartenay 
By EnsMt VaMa. Adapted tv Avca B«i«ooil 



DCPTTRT Tr"Tb»«.. W. 41d St. Bra. «.!• 
Kr.rUOL.iV- Mata. Wed. A Sat.. l.SO 

ANNE NICHOLS'- Oroat ^msdy 

"ABIE'S IRISH 

Rf\ C 17 *9 ' THIRD 
XJ O E0 ( YEAR 

TMI PLAY THAT PUTS ■*U" IN HUBSt 



FlfPTRP B'way A 40tb St. Bva. 1.10. 
AAfXAXi MaUawi Wedoeaday A BatonUy 

DAVID BBL.ASCO praaenU 

HOIABOOK 

BLINN 



4VDITH 



ANDERSON 



bavs filed claims against the Crab- 
troo satAto. 



Mrs. Harriet Julia Ceck. a per- 
fbrmer, witli the Al 8. Barnes Cir- 
cus, was (ranted a divorce front 
Ktfaon SL Pecic and an allowance 
of tit A waak for the support of their 
two chUdrsn. She also was given 
flOt attomoy's fees. Mrs. Peck tes- 
tiflod that her husband forced her 
to do a man's work in proving up a 
homestead claim, 'requently beat 
her and falsely aocused her of In- 
timacy with other men. 



merly operated the Rogers Airport 
In Lios Angeles, 'are named Joint- 
ly with Chaplin as defandants. 



Sydney ChapUn, screen actor. Is 
made the defendant in a suit for 
|~t,026.06 declared to be due the 
Curtis Aeroplane and Motor Cor- 
pormtion for aircraft equipment 
bought two years ago. The suit 
claims that the purchase amounted 
In all to $188,141.97, and that J73,- 
026.05 la still unpaid. The adminis- 
trators of the estate of the late 
Emery H. Rogers, aviator, who for- 



MINERS 
MAKE UP 

Est Henry C Miner, Inc. 

TUXEDOS 
FULL DRESS 

sad estaway aalta from flneat '^th 
Ave. tailorik new and allchtly naed: 
low prlcaai 

LEVINE'S 

B«4 1th At*. (Bet. 40-41at St.), N. T. 
^^mmmmOVttH KVENING8 



Florence Ulrlc, a sister of Le- 
nore Ulrlc, the stage star has ar- 
rived in Hollywood as the winner 
of a popularity contest held by the 
Wisconsin News, and Tom Saxe. 
Wisconsin theatre owner. The Loa 
Angeles papers dubbed Miss Ulrlc 
"Little Kikl." She la accompanied 
by Mrs. Ann McMurdy. at the Wis- 
consin News staff, as chaperon. Thp 
girl says she is anxious to try to 
"break" into tlk movies. 



Deputy Sheriff Ed La Fluer has 
been demoted by Sheriff William I. 
Traeger. of Los Angeles, fo'lowlng 
the Investgatlon of charges that La 
Fluer had beaten up David "Red" 
Klrby, motion picture actor, while 
Kirby's hands were handcuffed be- 
hind him. La Fluer has been as- 
signed to a turnkey's Job In the 
county Jail. 



KENNARD'S 
SUPPORTERS 

tn W. Md ■«.. M. X 
m 4«at Col. 

tot '■'atntn^n' 




NEW ORLEANS 

By O. M. SAMUEL 

St. Charles— "The Best People" 
(Saenger Players). 
Strand— "The Great Divide." 
Liberty — "The Spaniard." 
Tudor — "The Recoil." ' 



The advent of warm weather mil- 
itated against attendance at all the- 
atres last week, with the Orpheum 
suffering a trifle more than the 
others. The theatre held a long 
show and a rather merry one. 
topped by Wayburn's Jazx Revue. 
Collections were taken at all per- 
formances to augment the N. V. A. 
fund for Indigent. Infirm members, 
with a supplemental hit< an ad- 
denda, as recompense for donations. 

Amazon and Nile were acclaimed 
In excess of the average opener, due 
to their variance from the conven-* 
tional. They simulated alligators 
with uncanny veracity In detail, 
later reaching nil parts of the aii- 



Ooar Uncle Jake: — 

Thia week we are on the bill with an Indian Revue, but they're not 
akAlpera. for they didn't try to sell us any tickets. 

McGRATH and DEEDS 

P. ■• My partner had a date with one of the Siamese Twins, but «he couldn't 
vet swax from her aiater. 



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dltorlum In a striking i>otpourrl of 
contortions. Qahan and Garretson 
were never In accord with those In 
front, ranging throughout in minor 
fashion. Just two singers render- 
ing ear-weary songs that have been 
dlmied into oblivion. Gehan was 
particularly taut. It was Miss Oar- 
retson's amiability that saved the 
pair from extremely dire result. 

Ray and Everette failed to gain 
even the accustomed auditorial at- 
tention. The people In front found 
Ray something of a bore. The 
blonde, Miss Everette, was miles 
away. It seemed. The couple ac- 
cepted their "sentence" without dar- 
ing for even a furtive bow. 

Gilbert Wells and Florence Brady 
picked them up In snappy fashion, 
obliterating the gloom that had en- 
shrouded after the two acts ahead 
had passed out. Miss Brady is com- 
ing along. The Wayburn girls car- 
ried things along swimmingly, the 
tempo being of the sort relished 
avidly by the regulars, who are in 
the majority on Monday evenings. 
Girl acts have been all too iivfre- 
quent during recent years, and they 
seem due for a return. The de luxe 
tripper of the Wayburn entourage 
was a super toe dancer, by name 
Marion Chambers. Mel Klee did 
well, grasping Interest almost in- 
stantly and extracting laughter duly 
proportionate. Klee made the ap- 
peal for the N. V. A. fund, clown- 
ing along while the Wayburn girl.i 
hopped down into the aisles to col- 
lect. 

Al Tucker and band had no easy 
task closing the lengthy program, 
but stepped into the breach in good 
stead. The "set" of an old-time sa- 
loon, expressly built at Los AnKele>- 
for Tucker by Harry Langdon, 
brought sly snickers on Its own. 



in **THE DOVE" 

A Melodrama by WllUrd Hack 



MARTIN BECK ^"IJtS.-:: .-l.** 

TNK BYSTCRY tUPER-TMRULCR 

CAPE SMOKE 

wKh 

JAMBS BKNNIB— RUTH SHBTLXT 

New B'way Prices: Bva Best Ssata tS.M 
Best Saata Wed. Mat. tl.tO: Sat. Mat. tt. 



PIGS 

UnLE THEATRE 

WEST 44tb STREXT. ■Mnlofi »-M. 

Matlneea Wed., Prl. and Sat, S:tt 



Olga Petrova had a dlRaRtrou.'^ 
two weeks at the Tulane. The na- 
tives eschewed her dally dalliances 
with art almost altogether. 



VANDEKBILT St'^J^^el Ysa??//? 

SIXTH MONTH 

LVLE D. ANDREWS araMnls 

"MY GIRL" 

A SMASHINO HIT 

Tk< CUaaeat, taapfint Mwietl Pliy Is T*»n 

With HARRY ARCHER'S ORCHESTRA 



^ "One of Ihe superfine entertain- 
ments of the season." — Osborn, 
Eve. World. ^ Ibsen s "The Wild 
Duck" i»ith Actors' Theatre cast 
at 48th St. Theatre. Eves. 8:30. 
Mats. Wed. and Sat. 



I nilftAPRF Thea., 4S St. Bvea., ».S» 
UVraununt. xhea., W. 48 St. Bv.. 8.3« 

MERCENARY 
MARY 



ELSIE JANIS 

tn ber BIrd'a-Bye Revue '.1 

"PUZZLES OF 1925" 1 

Wttll jnCMT HUSSBT j|| 



Dave Lachmann Is to make New 
Orleans the permanent winter quar- 
ters for all his carnivals. His 
l>.achmann Exposition outfit did 
moderately well during its opening 
week here before departure for Hat- 
tiesburg. Miss. 



WANTED— TWINS 

Small or Medium Slip Olrls. 
Prefer those with atase experience. 
Muat look alike. • 

Address with plrtures. 

THURSTON, Magician 
231 West 45th StrMt, New York City 



The St.* Charles will be dark this 
summer for the first time in threo 
years. The house is to be entirely 
renovated. 



The Strand played to real I>u8l- 



MONEY 

To Loan on Collateral 
Phoenix Factors Corp. 

1265 BROADWAY 
Now York 



3 HARK «-^ SROADWAV 

"A NATIONAL INSTITUTION" 
Olrectioa i JMei>h riaakett 

CHICKIE 

with Dorothy Markaill and Joha Bowers 



ness last week with "Sally"; that is, 
for New Orleans; the theatre gross- 
ing close to 18,000. 



M. L. Malevinsky, of O'Brien, 
Malevin.sky & Driscoli, returned to 
his desk Monday after a rest at 
Hot Springs. 



The Sunday bills at the LjTic, 
New York, have been discontinued 
until autumn, when they will again 
be given under the direction at 
Robert Sterling and Benny Harri- 
son. 



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UnSVIATES 

A MELODRAMA 
TIMES SO. S"?*" 15."' ■'• ■^•- « «• 

*■"■"*' •"'*• Mata. Thura.-8at.. t.U 



GLOBE P'^'y *• Bt. Bves. at g.JO. 
^MJiJOr. Mats. Wednesday & Saturday 

CYRIL MAUDE 



IN 



ARENT WE ALL? 

Fradarlck Lonsdale's Great Comedy Surreis 



THBATBB ODILO PRODUCTIONS 

BERNARD SHAW'S FAMOUS COMEDY 

Caesar and Cleopatra ' 

GUILD THEATRE "^, ^^ru.Yy"' 

EVES., 1. MATS. THURS. A SAT., 2. 
PHONE C0LUM0U8 UIS 

THEY KNEW WHAT^Tn\ed 

with RICHARB and PAULINE 

SENNKTT LORD 

Kf ATV/Wcst 4Sth SL Crg>. 8:30. 

•^^"^"Msfi. Wed. A Sit.. J:30. 



THE GUARDSMAN 



ALFRED 
LUMT 



LYNN 
FONTANNE 



DUDLEY 
DIGGES 



OAWBTnr WeH .Wth St ETgi. 8 TO. 
UAAiUl/A. Mst.. Thu. A 8«t. 2:30. 



Arthur Hopklas presents 

'What Price Glory* 

"A Troe and Stanntna War Play" by 
Mjuiwell Anderson and l«areao« Stalllnsa 

PLYMOUTH Theatre. 46th Street 
ri- I IVIVrU 1 fl .^,,( „', Broadway 

Bves. <:St. Mats. Thars. * Sat.. 1:30. 



PLAYHOUSE *"" g^.-i ?/„«'"' 

Eves.. I:S«. Mata Wed. A Sat.. }:I0 

STBWART a PRBNCa present 

tad Taart Tba Jeyaas Comedy Snrceaa 

IHE SHOW-OFF 

Br oaOBOK KBIXT 



FLTIMfiF THBA., 42d. W. of B'y. 
fum^mi\»K. Bva. I.SO. Mata. Wed.-Sat. 

At lisstt The Great AaMrfeaa totaaedyt 



THB 



FALL GUY I 

By JAMBS GLBASON (CO-AUTHOR OF 
"IS ZAT SOT") and OBOROB ABBOTT - 
with ERNEST TRCEX ■) 



PB. F. KEITH'S «-^ i| 

A L A C E? 

B'way, & 4 Jd St. Bryant 4300 y| 

Concerts Sunday. 1 and > P. M. ^ 

WEBER a FIELDS; MARIE CAHIIXf 
"CI88IE" LOFTVS; EMMA TRENTINIt ' 
BLOSSOM SEELEY; DR. BOCKWELla 
Othera 



RB. F. KEITH'S w^ 

iversidE 

B'way A Oeth St, Riverside 9240 
DAME SOPHIE TVCKBR; HABBT 
FOX; Le DOTA; HXRBIET KEMFBL • 
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£\^ B. F. KEITH'S nn 

Slst street 

81st A Bnay Trafalgar CIGO 
Mats. Dally. 30r. 3Sc.. 40c.. SOe. 
RUTH BOTE; MR. * MR8. JIMMIB 
BABRT; NAT NAZZARO JR. A BAND; 
Othera and Photoplay: "8MOI LDEBIMO 
FIBBS," with PaaUne Frederick. 

HKEITH-ALBEE-S NSW YORK W^ 
IPPODROMEi 

B. F. KEITH'S Saper Vaudeville | 

BIGOBST SHOW AT LOWEST PRICES 

MAT. DAILY I EVKRT NIGH'T 
(Incl. Sun ). 3:10 I (Incl. Pun.). 8 10 
1.000 SKATS 60c i 1.000 SKATS II 00 



_^ANNE NICHOLS PBK.SKNTS — 

WHITE COLUIIi; 

"A hilarious comedy nctcd to 
the hilt."— N. Y. Time.s. 

rORT Theo. W. 4llth St. Evx. 'i ">*■ 
UUn I M.its. Wcii. and S:il. -'•"''• 



Mr. and Mrs. George Austin Moor* 
are attached to the Carl Ki.'^hfi- real* 
ty forces, Miami Be.ich, Mhinii, Fla. 
Mrs. Moore was foimci iy Cordis 
Haager. 



Wednesday^ April 82, 1925 



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I MONTREAL 

I , ' By R. CU8ACK 

K His Majesty's — "Chauve-Souris"; 

^next, "Joan of Ajc-" 

Qsyety— Dark. 

Orpheum — English Stock ("Elisa 
Comes to Stay"). 

Capitol — "The Thief of Bagdad." 
B Palace — "Greed." 
I St. Denis— "The Siren of Seville." 
I, Strand — "The Man Without a Con- 
F»clence." 

g. RIalto— "Janice Meredith." 
¥/ Regent— "The Siren of Seville." 
I- Belmont— "If I Marry Again," 

c 



The Guardian oi a Gooa 
Complmxion 



ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED 



tlllKE-UPy 

Hold» thm Cantrm of the 
Stage 



Mt. Royal— "Vanity's Price." 
Papineau — "The Golden Bed." 
Plata — "Argentine Love." 
Corona — "The Dixie Handicap." 
Dominion — "Smouldering Fires." 
Lord Nelson— "Wife of the Cen- 
taur." 

Alexandra — "Contraband." 
Alhambra — "Idle Tongues." 
Maisonneuve — "The Siren of Se- 
ville." 

Allen's— "North of 36." 
Eleetra— "The Golden Bed." 
Midway — "Learning to Love." 
System — "The Sea Hawk." 



The climax of N. V. A. week here 
was the cabaret and dance of the 
N. V. A., held In tbe Mount Royal 
Hotel Thursday evening. Vernon 
Cardy, who was celebrating his 
birthday on this date, lent the ninth 
floor for the event. Music was pro- 
vided by eight orchestras, and three 
dance orchestras played for the 
dancing during the evening. The 
attendance* was 1,000 people. The 
cabaret program was given by 
artists from the various theatres, 
consisting of 30 acts. 



TAYIOR'S 
CIRCUS TRIMS 

Do not fail to nee our new, im- 
proved Circus Trunk. Stronger 
than ever, at the same old price. 
Write for Catalog 

TAYLOR'S 

20e W. 44th St. 30 E. Randolph St. 
NEW YORK CHICAGO 

Altar JoM 1, Ow New Terk Stere 
WUI Be Loested ■* 1t1 7Ui Ave. 



BaliefTs "Chauve-Souris," playing 
a return visit to His Majesty's this 
week, win be followed by "Joan of 
Arc." with Julia Arthur in the title 
role. "The Dum bells" will play the 
last week of the season. 



Manager Harry S. Dahn since his 
return to the Capitol, Montreal, is 
putting the big house over. "The 
Thief of Bagdad" opened Sunday to 
record business. 



General business in the theatres 
of Montreal is picking up consider- 
ably. 



Newark — "Head Winds" and 
vaudeville. 

Rialto— "The Goose Hangs High" 
and vaudeville. 

Branford— "I Want My Man." 

Fox's Terminal — "Charley's Aunt" 
(second week). 

Goodwin — "The Girl In the 
Limousine." 

Miner's Empire — "The Best Show 
in Town." 

Lyric — "Snap It Up." 



The new Salaam Temple audito- 
rium opened last week with the 
Shriners' Fashion Show. This is 
the 4,000 seat house that the Fa- 
bians have leased from a number 
of seats for any but the strongest 
attractions. The Fashion Show 
made a splash with $38,000 worth 
of gowns from L. Bamberger and 
Company. The Newark Music Fes- 
tival with metropolitan stars and a 
chorus of 500 will be the flrst out- 
siders to use the house; they play 
thaee days beginning May 4. 



KANSAS CITY 

By WILL R. h'uGHES 

Shubert — Jeanne Fagels in "Rain 
Orpheum — Vaudeville. 

Pantages — Vaudeville. 

Globe— -Vaudeville. 

Mainstreet — "Declass*,' 
and vaudeville. 

Newman — "Madame Sans Gene," 
picture. 

Liberty — "Excuse Me," picture. 

Empress — Lew Kelly's show. 
Mutual burlesque. 

Garden — "Broadway," musical 
stock. 



picture 



The Gayety, Montreal's Columbia 
burlesque house, closed Saturday 
after a successful season under the 
direction of Manager Charlie Law- 
rence. Manager Lawrence has made 
the Gayety one of Montreal's pop- 
ular theatres and one much patron- 
ised especially at matinees by the 
fair sex. The Gayety will be closed 
until September. 



NEWARK, N. J. 

By C. R. AUSTIN 

Shubert— "The School Maid." 
Broad— "High Stakes. ' 
Proctor'a— Vaudeville. 
Loew's State— "The Way of 
Girl" and vaudeville. 



WANTED 

for COLUMBIA BURLESQUE 



PRIMA DONNA 
TWO SOUBRETTES 
INGENUE 
COMEDIANS 



STRAIGHT MAN 
CHARACTER MAN 
NOVELTY SCENES 
NOVELTY ACTS 



FOR SEASON OF 192S-1926 

Address JACK REID, care of Columbia Casting Exchange Co. 

COWmiA THKATKB BVIU>INO. VMW YORK CITV 

Suite 701-79J-703. Bryant •»»» 

N.B.— All acts must l»e ensaged through the Colnmbl* C>«tlnK B»ch«nf . Inc. 



Wilbur and Adams in "Accidents 
Will Happen" are opening the show 
at the Orpheum this week. The act 
was originally booked for the Globe, 
but was transferred to the other 
house. 



Cecile Daylight Masonic Lodge of 
this city, of which W. Frank Del- 
maine, Kansas City representative 
for Equity, is Worshipful Master, 
gave a breakfast and conferred the 
work In all three degrees Wednes- 
day. Many members of the lodge 
are employed at the different the- 
atres. 



Actors appearing at the Orpheum, 
Pantages, Globe and Mainstreet 
combined to furnish entertainment 
at a supper-dance at the Hotel 
Baltimore as a part of the N. V. A. 
week. The affair was given 
Wednesday night. The charge for 
tbe dinner was a dollar, with a 
dollar cover charge, which went to 
the N. V. A. charity fund. The 
music was furnished by the Cana- 
dian Northwest Mounted Police 
Band, playing at the Orpheum. 



SEATTLE 

By DAVE TREPP 

Local theatrical folk have opened 
the Treasurers* Club, in the Hippo- 
drome BuiMing, as a social center. 

Scenes for Rex Beach's story, 
"Winds of Chance.' are being shot 
near Bellingham. Wash., with Viola 
Dana, Anna Q. Nilsson. Hobart 
Bosworth, Ben Lyon, Claude Gilling- 
water and Director i'rank Lloyd, 
participants. 



Democratic Club. Lopez was ex- 
tremely generous witli hia music, 
playing from 11.80 until 2 o'clock. 
Lopez got bis start in thia section 
of Brooklyn, and one of the mem- 
bers of the club got him his first 
Job. He sure did show his gratitude. 



Summer prices have been adopted 
at the Capitol: 10 cesta until • 
p. m., and 15 cents evaalBcs. This 
Is a sensational price-cut when the 
class of this newest house in Seat- 
tle is taken into consideration. 
However, with the 10-cent Winter 
Garden across the street, the cut 
was almost demanded. -^ 



. (' 



Agitation is getting under way 
slowly for a civic auditorium for 
Seattle. 



Headquarters will be opened this 
week In the Stimson building for 
"The Wayfarer," the big spectacle 
that will be staged in Seattle, be- 
ginning July 27, for a week. 

The production will be presented 
at the University of Washington 
stadium, where 30,000 can be seated. 
Snd the proceeds will help pay off 
the debt oti the stadium. 



BROOKLYN, N. Y. 

By ARTHUR J. BUSCH 

Werba's Brooklyn, with Eddie 
Cantor in "Kid Boots," prompted 
Ziggy to advertise more extensive- 
ly in the Manhattan papers than 
ever before. 



"Great Scott" follows "In the 
South Seas" at the Montauk this 
week. 



"The Youngest" at Teller's fol- 
lowed "The School Maid," which is 
undergoing a gradual recasting and 
rehashing prior to its Manhattan 
opening. As at Teller's It is Just 
so-so. 



Lowell Sherman at the Majestic 
played to fair business, with Ray- 
mond Hitchcock in "The Sap," fol- 
lowing. 



Vincent Lopez Jumped the Penn 
Grill last Wednesday night to play 
at the dance which followed tbe 
Minstrel Show of the Rldgewood I 



The Brooklyn "Times" upon mov- 
ing to its new quarters published a 
93-page anniversary aditlon, carry- 
ing one article on the Brooklyn 
theatres. Indicating that the people 
of Brooklyn aren't patronizing the 
local houses as they should In view 
of the flrst-rate attractions play- 
ing here. 




Protect Your Skm 



For 



M 7*u«. the •oftOTilnt, rlruiilnc. 



hMlloc vutMm ti Use A«r« Uu Creaa 
h*?* aud* It Ihf prlBM rtnrtt* wlUi iMdlag 
■t«e*, (mcD tB<] riiif arUilt eTcrrwber*. 

Ai * fowuUUon for makrup, It li uim- 
r«nod. tertuM tt proterti Iho ikln wllbout 
cloalnc th* porn. Hprudi raillr and ta 
qtilrlU/ rwioTKl, ImtIds ttw iklu rloui, fnril 
■nd cool. 

Long A<-r» Cold CrMm li mora ccooootrU 
than nott crrama boraiiM II fun twii « m fur. 
And jtK tt roita only 90c In taalf-pouiul Una 
•Bd 11.00 In pound ttui. Get it at drus and 
theatrical tniiet oouiiten— or dirart by "Bo- 
BitUnf to ths" 

Long Acre Cold Cream Co. 

tI4 -Mmmt IMtta 8»., New York CUr 




QuerrinI A C*. 
Tk« Laaeiaa see 

AC^^OIO* 
FACTORV 
la »• UaltM 9Mm, 
The oBly twettn 
U»t Biakaa >a» iM 
al Baada - ' ' 
band. 

vt-m e«««a 



lee rrasalaaa OeL 



Rather than play against the 
Shrine circus as opposition the 
Kansas City theatre has changed 
the date of its presentation of 
"Children of the Moon" from week 
of April 20 to that commencing the 
27th. 



AHSAN 



AND 



JO 



"A CHINESE FANTASY" 

Next Week (April 27), B. F. Keith's Alhambra, N. T. 



Direction PETE MACK 





LATE FEATURE OF "BEST SHOW IN TOWN" 



;•■ f . 



OPENS MONDAY, APRIL 27, Loew's American 



Loew's National. APRIL 30-MAY 3 



Direction MAN DEL & ROSE 



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52 



VARIETY 



Wednesday, April 22. li 



**The Funniest Legitimate Comedy Character That Has Appeared in a Musical Show in Year**' 



SAM 



HEARN 




/ 



as "Grandpa Skinner" in ^ 

Mr. L. LAWRENCE WEBEITS 



New Musical Show 

"MERCENARY MARY" 

Produced Under the Personal Direction of 

Mr. W. B. FRIEDLANDER 

Many Thtutks to the Critict of New York and Washington for Their Prcdse 
Manaireiiient L. LAWRENCE WEBER LONGACRE, NEW YORK, NOW 



PHILADELPHIA 

; By ARTHUR B. WATERS 

Philadelphia, April 21. 
Th6 Hedgerow theatre will cele- 
brate its second anniversary next 
Vuesday night by presenting at their 
Rose Valley theatre, Andreyev's "He 
Who/l3et8 Slapped." Jasper Deeter 
•will play the title role, and Ted 
I Fetter, David Drinker, Dorothy 



Tockel, Paul Rosenbaiun, Irvin 
Poley, Lewis Leverette. William 
Price, Ferd Nofer and Virginia Wil- 
son complete the cast. 



A feature of the Custiman Club 
benefit to be held at the Forrest 
next Tuesday afternoon, the 28th, 
will be a tableau effect. Lady Wash- 
ington's reception room, after the 
Huntingdon picture, with lineal des- 
cendants of famous Colonial families 






Wni DIVDE, SUB-LET OR RENT SPACE 

iMtf. Ucht Oflce la Charehlll BUc. et 
4rrH STREET (1607 BROADWAY) 

Nicelj Furotahed, Telephone Serrice. Etc. 

APPLY ROOM 304 

le A M. to • F. M. Dailr 



and personages, taking part. Mrs. 
Harrison K. Caner, prominent local 
society woman and amateur actress 
of note, will direct. There will be 
acts and stars from all the shows in 
town on the bill. . • <.^ 

"Mary" and The O'Brien GIil." 
those two popular Cohan successes, 
will be presented at popular prices, 
by a touring company next week at 
the Orpheum. "Mary" will be given 
Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday 
and "The O'Brien Girl" the last 
three days of the week. This is or- 
dinarily a vaudeville house of the 
Stanley chain. 

The Three Arts Players presented 
the comedy "Three Live Ghosts" at 
the Plays and Players' Club Tues- 
day of this week. W. Victor Gui- 
ness, a Philadelphia artist, de.iigned 
the settings. Jeane Beausley. Leone 



ntirke, Harry Blair and 
Johnson were In the cast. 



Elynore 



Mae Desmond, head of the popu- 
lar Desmond stock company, which 
has Its own theatre in Kensington, 
under the direction of the Stanley 
company, became the mother last 
week of a baby boy. Miss Des- 
mond's husband is Frank Fielder, 
leading man in the company. 



nace, the performance of "Twinkling 
Toes," at the Smith Opera house. 
Geneva, continued Friday night. Not 
a whisper of the bad Are reached the 
audience in the theatre until the 
show, a home talent production, was 
over. 



Neii> Y^rk Citjf. 

• . •• • -^ ' : ' : ■ ■' 

Dear Friends: — - : .' 

This menage is to lei you all knoru that Pm alrvays "at home** al 130 
West 45th Street, ivhere it rtfill be my pleasure to see all of you and to 
assist you in any ivay possible. _^ 

/ want to tell you of our especially designed frocks for the little woman. 
If you find any difficulty in being fitted elsewhere come to me, where I 
have a large assortment of stage costumes, dance frocks, coals and halt 
of the very finest ready, just your size and the smaller size, waiting for you, 
or, if you prefer, made to order. Did you know that I was the only one 
making one model of a l^nd^? 

Before I forget, I want to tell you I have a large selection of specially 
priced frocks and coats, which come in all fabrics, styles and colors. 

'Avoid copies of "Claire Models." Look for the Claire label. Accept 
no others as original. ' . 

Do come and see me soon. 



Woodside park will open Its gates 
to the public on May 1. Frank Hin- 
dermark will lead the dance orches- 
tra, and Sunda>'» concerts will be 
given by the.Fairmount Park band 
under the leadership of Richard 
Schmidt, with Florence Bernard as 
soloist. 



Wilfred Lytell will head the sum- 
mer stock organized by Dewitt New- 
Ing and Frank Wilcox for the Capi- 
tol, Albany, N. Y., which opens next 
Monday. Lytell will play opposite 
Allyn King. The remainder of tiie 
company Includes Reynolds Denis- 
ton. Robert Lawrence, Ethel Tole, 
Grace Fox, Margaret Bh-d, Phoebe 
Hart, Harold Thompson, Bennett 
Finn, John Junior. Nicholas Joy and 
Martin Berkley. Busby Berkley will 
direct. 



ours. 



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130 Wcsl 45th Street, New York 



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SYRACUSE, N. Y. 

By Chester B. BAHN 
Wietino— Frank Wilcox Co., stock, 

fourth week, second season, "The 

Best People." 
B. F. Keith's— Vaudeville. 
Temple — Pop vaudeville, pictures. 
Strand — "Madame Sans-Gene." 
Empire — "Charley's Aunt," second 

week. 

Robbins- Eckel — "Man -and Maid." 
Crescent — '"The Slanderers." 
Rivoli — "Reckless Romance." 
Savoy — "The Fighting American." 
Regent — "Her Marriage Vow." 

The Syracuse Civic Symphony 
closed its fourth season last Satur- 
day with a benefit concert. The 
symphony's deficit for the yoar Is 
about (3,500. The symphony will be 
reorganized before next faK, with a 
view to more firmly establisliing i)ie 
orchestra financially. The orchestra 
has a mcmberahip of about 100 and 
Is now under the baton of Vladimir 
Shavltch. Melville Clark is presi- 
dent of the symphony association. 
Kathryn Meisle of the Ciilcago 
Opera was guest soloist at Satur- 
day's concert. 

The Mummers, dramatic society of 
St. Lawrence University, will com- 
pete in the Little Theatre tourna- 
ment in New York May 4, using 
"Lima Beans," by Alfred Kreynborg, 
as their vehicle. 



BOB MURPHY 

AND— 

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SklllfaHj- Cnided hr MmrtuM Leew T««i* 

This week, April 24-26, 

Grand, Oahkoah, Wi», 

April 27, Miller, MUivaukee 

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AND— ^ 

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Watertown Council, Knights of 
Columbus, are negotiating with John 
McCormack for an early summer 
concert date. 



The Isle o' Blues Orchestra, a Col- 
gate student combination, has been 
signed to play on the S. S. Maure- 
tanla this summer. 

The personnel of the orchestra: 
E. N. Park, Crawford, N. J.; D. B. 
Campbell, Cannonsburg, Pa.; C. H. 
Feuchter, Buffalo; S. G. Brooks, East 
Orange, N. J.; Howard Bolts, Atlan- 
tic City; H. H. Axtell, Cortland, and 
William Blllelo, New York. 



JAMES MADISON 

will for the present be located at 
Hotel Granada, Sutter and Hyde 
Streets, San Francisco, Cal. Ad- 
dress him there for vaudeville 
material. Among recent clients 
are Four Mortons, Sophie Tuck- 
er, Jimmy Lyons, Barr and La 
Marr, Sam Ward, Beeman and 
Qrace and George Guhl. 



An upward climb In business dur- 
ing the latter part of the week 
caused the Empire management to 
hold over "Charley's Aunt" for a 
second week, shelving "Smouldering 
Fires," which was booked for this 
week. 



I„Miorant that the Meyers block, 
across the street, ^as a roaring fur- 



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UOB ANOELE8 TIlflES-. 

The laughing - eyed Sylvia 
■topped the show yesterday with 
her act This irrepressible young 
actress does character sketches 
that are a wow. She is as spon- 
taneous and native to city life as 
water spurting through a busted 
Are hydrant, and yet she never 
overacts — knows Just when to 
stop. Wish we could see her aa 
a star of musical comedy. Syl- 
via, don't you ever musical com- 
edy? 



PORTLAND NEWS— 

Sylvia Clark is one of the most 
vibrant personalities to strike 
the west — a maiden whose tiniest 
gesture merits a laugh. Or- 
pbeum patrons who see her may 
consider themselves lucky, for if 
some eastern producer doesn't 
gobble her up before next season 
we miss our guess. Sylvia's 
eclipse of some of our head- 
liners makes other astronomical 
performances look like a nide 
show. 



SEATTLE POST-INTELLI- 
GENCER— 

SYLVIA CLARK 

DELIGHTS THRONG 

Sylvia Clark captures a major 
share of the applause at the Or- 
pheum this week. A singing 
comedienne with a flare for char- 
acterization, she knowv Just how 
to "put over her stuflt" to make it 
effective. And she does it. 







THAT KLASSY LITTLE KLOWN 

SYLVIA CLARK 



IN HER NEW ACT 



'Kavortings Uneek' 



BY 



HARRY DELF and BOBBY KUHN 



AT THE 



PALACE, CHICAGO 






CALGARY ALBERTAN— 

Sylvia Clark, the vivacious lit- 
tle sprite who sings her comedy 
songs with such naive charm and 
plQuancy, is returning with a 
series of song characterizations. 
Her songs — or song characteriza- 
tions — are the quintessence of 
comedy, clever ditties — subtle, yet 
pointed — having a quality hard 
to describe — it's Sylvia Clark, 
that's all, they are Just im- 
merfply pleasing. 



ROCKT MOUNTAIN NEWS, 
DENVER— 

SYLVIA CLARK STARS 

ON NEW ORPHEUM BILL 

liisa Sylvia Clark retnma to 
Denver witb an entirely new ver- 
sion of "Artistic Buff ooner y.'' 
Her present vehicle ia BSTTBR 
than any she has previously 19- 
peared in, and her new eonga 
give Miss Clark ample oppor- 
tunity to display her great 
aatilltv 



SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICUD 

POPULAR COMEDIENNE 

Miss Clark catches the fknejr of 
the crowd before she open* bar 
mouth, and when she really c«ta 
going there is a dlspoeitloB to 
keep her before the fooUlglita •• 
long ae possible. Her not Is 
bright and fast moving. She 
sings the kind of songs that are 
particularly popular thee* days, 
and her monologue !■ NOVEL 
and thoroughly enjoyable. 



WEEK OF APRIL 26 



LOS ANGELES EXAMINER— 

Sylvia Clark, a volatile little 
person with a real Jazz burr In 
her voice, would steal the head- 
line position from anybody. Her 
Impersonation of a big sister 
marshalling the entire family in 
a railroad station is a riot, and 
yesterday's audience recalled her 
until she had added half a pro- 
gram of extras. 



ANNOUNCEMENT!! 

USING THE NEW SONG HIT THAT HAS JUST 
APPEARED ON THE MUSICAL HORIZON 

IF I EVER CRY YOUIL NEVER KNOr 



BOBBY KUHN, Singing Director 
MORRIS & FEIL, Representative 



LOS ANOKLES EVENING 
HERALD— 

Sylvia Clark, the clownish Iit< 
tie modernist, who with her gro- 
tesque cavortings and super-ob- 
TlouB awkwardness prance* her 
way into the hearts of her audi- 
ences. 



SAN FRANCISCO CALI^— 

Sylvia Clark is one of those 
who leads the van. She is a 
"Klassy Little Klown" admit- 
tedly, and her songs and the way 
she «lngs them brings down the 
house. Her monologue, devoted 
to a personally-conducted de- 
parture of the Syracuse train. Is 
something NEW and revolution- 
ary funny. 



VARIETY, March 1»— 

The next-to-closing spot was 
the one they put Miss Clark in. 
She took to it and Just had the 
mob in stltchea Rather surpris- 
ing to see Bob Kuhn handle the 
baton in the pit and do a bit of 
vocal harmonizing with her for 
an encore. The Clark turn was 
on some twenty-flve minuten 
It actually seemed like Ave. Had 
the little lady desired to spend 
another 2S with the customers 
they sure would have liked It. 

Vng 









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MINNEAPOLIS TIMES— 

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Sylvia Clark holds the head- 








line position at the Henaepla^ 








Orpheum this week. Her otf«r> 








inga Bandar stopped the ebow 








oompletely. Her pantomime of 




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seeing her slater off on a tralB 
was artistic; her songs wer« 


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Fay's — Vaude and "Capital Pun- 
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Gayaty— -Dark. 

Corinthian — Stock burlesque. 
Victoria — Veudevllle and pictures. 
Eastman — "The Lady" (film). 
Ragent — ^"Argentina Lova" (film). 
Piccadilly — "As Man Desires" 



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By MORT EISEMAN 

Apollo— "The Wisdom Tooth." 
Olobo— "The Lost World" (third 
rook). 
Virginia — "Men and Women." 
Colonial— "So Bis." 
Savoy — Vaude. 
City Square — "Dick Turpin." 
Strand — "Broken Laws." 
Capitol — "The Age of Innocence." 
Bijou— "A Cafe In Cairo." 
Vantnor— "Greed." 
Liberty— "Sea Hawk." 



••The Lost World." booked into the 
Qlobe for two weeks, is being held 
over another weeic 



and his orchestra and Jeannette and 
San trey the featured act on the bill. 
Masters came from Club Cadlx in 
Philadelphia. 



The Steel Pier has been sufficient- 
ly repaired after the Are to install 
Versella's Band and to have dancing 
In the rear portion of the pier. 



Earl Carroll landed here this week 
by airplane from Pittsburgh. He 
made the trip in two hours and 
thirty-two minutes, carrying a mes- 
sage from Mayor Magee of Pitts- 
burgh to Mayor Bader here. 



The Silver Slipper cabaret opened 
Saturday night with Charlie Masters 



ROCHESTER. N. Y. 

By H. O. SANDERSON 
Lyceunrv— "Rain ' (last half). 
Keith -Alba* Tampio— Vaudeville. 



"Abie's Irish Rose" opens May 4 
in the Gayety for an indefinite run. 



Presentation of "Selgfrled" UFA 
special at Kilbourn Hall, Eastman 
School of Music, nearly suffered 
paralysis Thursday matinee when 
the stage mechanism used in the 
prologue became jammed making it 
impossible to open the doors which 
conceal the screen. A temporary 
screen was hung and the picture 
went on. ' 



Lyceum Players, with Ann An- 
drews and Louis Calhern, open 
summer stock at the Lyceum May 
11th. 



Masonic members of "Let's Go" 
(Columbia) at the Gayety enter- 
tained the Shrine Club at Hotel 
Powers Wednesday. Manning 
King, Henry Peterson and Walter 
"Pep" Smith sang several numbers 
and passed out some lively chatter. 



"The Last Laugh." UFA special, 
is booked for a week at Kilbourn 
Hall in May. It will be at popular 
prices at th* Regent another East- 
man house, the week following Us 
premiere. 



Extensive renovations to the 
Gayety are planned during the sum- 



mer months. The three-day policy 
for Columbia burlesque in Roches- 
ter next fall looks like legit, the 
remaining half, Inasmuch as Fay's 
and Scheck's Grand, only a block 
away are offering all the vaude and 
pictures the district will take. Fay's 
gives six acta and a feature film 
while the G^and offers picture fea- 
tures. 



Sissle and Blake's "Chocolate 
Dandles" have the Lyceum for the 
coming week with Otis Skinner, 
May 4th, 5th and 6th, closing the 
regular season. 



SAN DIEGO. CAL. 

By LON J. SMITH 

Spreckels — Seventh Heaven. 

Pantagas — Pop vaudeville. 

Savoy — Dramatic stock. 

Colonial — Musical stock. 

Superba — Head Winds (film). 

Balboa — Dressmalcer from Paris 
(film). 

Cabrillo — Charley's Aunt (film). 

Mission-^ The Age of Innocence 
(film). 

Plaza — Confessions of a Queen 
(film), 

Broadway — In Every Woman's 
Life (film). 

Pickwick — Zella (mind reader) and 
films. 



The Kolb and Dill show, "Poll- 
tics," did fair business here on its 
two-day stay, with Ernest Ball 
standing out as the hit of the piece. 
Ball's piano playing and singing 
brought the only real solid applause 
of the evening. 



Don Smith, new leading man with 



Frite Fields at the Colonial, opened 
last week. Eddie Young has taken 
over supervision of the Colonial 
chorus. 



Gilda Gray and her shimmy win ' 
be the feature attraction at the 
Balboa this week. Eltinge stood 
them up at the house here lust week 
and Gikla will have to shake fast to 
exceed his box office record. 



Kennedy and Rooney, vaudevilllans, 
who have been living in San Diego 
for some time, have gone back on 
the road with a seven-act vaudeville 
show of their own. 

Frank Morrell, erstwhile vaude- 
ville tenor, is rehearsing with the 
Elks' quartet preparatory to a trip 
to Detroit to represent the San 
Diego Realty board at the Realtors' 
national convention. The quartet 
also Is scheduled to go to the Elks' 
convention in Portland, Ore., after 
filling the Detroit date. Frank'* 
restaurant, which he opened hero 
recently, seems to be well patron- 
ized. 



PITTSBURGH 



By JACK A. SIMONS 

Shubert Alvin — "Rltz Revue." 

Shubort Pitt— "White Cargo" (see* 
ond week). 

Davia — Keith vaudeville. ' 

Loaw's Aldino — "The Denial!*- 
(film). 

Gayety — "Red Pepper Revue" (C«*, 
lumbia). 

Academy- "Giggles" (Mutual). Jj 

Grand— "The Heart of a Slren^ 
(film), I 

Attractions booked for week at 
April 27: Shubert Pitt, "Whit» 
Cargo," third week; Gayety, "Hip* 
pity Hop": Academy. "Big Show"f 
Grand, "I Want My Man." 
■ < 

The Siamese Twins, Daisy aau 
Vlolet Hilton, are the feature attrao*1 
tlon at Loew's Aldine this week 



After receiving the report of thf 
detective-censor. Public Safety Dls 
rector Rook ordered some of tWf 
lines in "White Cargo" "toned down* 
before he would allow the produc* 
tlon to continue. The changes wacf ° 
made. 



There will be no boxing shows •* 
the Academy theatre this summer 
as originally announced by Georgt 
Jaffee, lessee. His friends in tho 
theatrical business advised him ths 
venture would not be wise. 



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The Cameron Matthews English 
Players close their stocli season at 
the Comedy this week. They are 
considering moving to the Princess, 
where they first started in Toronto. 

"Plantation Days," an all colored 
revue, running about 90 minutes, is 
the attraction at Pantages. 



The Strand has added four acts 
of vaudeville tp their regular pic- 
ture program. 

Luigi Romanelli and his King Ed- 
ward Hotel orchestra are the added 
attraction at the Tivoli In conjunc- 
tion with "Waking Up the Town," 
co-starring Jack Pickford and 
Norma Shearer. 



John Arthur presents Ferdinand 
Zegel, Florence Rogge and Aileen 
Parker in a musical sketch, "Sweet- 
hearts," and Leonidoff and Rogge in 
"The Glow Worm" as the added at- 
tractions at the Hippodrome. 

At the annual meeting of Ix)€w'8 
Theatres, Ltd., Toronto, the finan- 
cial reports showed a profit for 1924 
ot about S73.000. 



Dan Pierce, Canadian organizer of 
the Theatrical Mutual Association, 
was given a dinner by friends and 
members of the association last 
week in honor of his 47th birthday. 



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Trans-Canada Bookings, Ltd., in 
Toronto, and with the exception of 
Toronto will be in a position to con- 
trol the booking of legitimate at- 
tractions throughout the province 
with his Ontario chain of theatres. 



The Hart House theatre, To- 
ronto's little theatre, is producing 
"The Freedom of Jean Guichet,' a 
Canadian drama, this week. 



Negotiations are under way with 
Morris Gest to produce "The 
Miracle" for an extended run here. 
Mr. Gest has made several trips to 
Toronto to look over the Coliseum, 
where It Is proposed the produc- 
tion will be boused. 



James B. Stanton, of the Gayety, 
Milwaukee, would like to have It 
made known that ho Is not the 
James Stanton mentioned in Varie- 
ty last week as 5ji Impostor In as- 
acrtlng he is connected with Va- 
riety. 



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"Low Life,", a comedy by Mazo 
de la Roche, of this city, which won 
the prize given by the Canadian 
Authors' Association for the best 
one-act play, will have its Initial 
production here soon. 

• 

It Is rumored that N. L. Nathan- 
son' on behalf of the. Famous Play- 
ers Canadian Corporation, in ac- 
quiring the assets of the Trans- 
Canada Theatres, is attempting to 
establish a Dominion-wide control 
of the theatrical situation. Nathan- 
son has also taken over houses in 
Chatham, Woodstock and St. Cath- 
arines from Theatrical Enterprises, 
Ltd. 

Nathanson has organized the 



Harry Carroll loft New York Sun- 
day for a short visit to Los An- 
KOles. Carroll baa a theatre under 
construction in that city, where he 
will produce rnu^lcal pieces. 

BILLS SEZT WEEK 

(Continued from page 13.) 



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Joy Bros A Mann 
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Hugble Clark Band 
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2d half 
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Ilorton A Ham* 
"On the Campua" 
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Kuesene A Vonla 
Wedge Van A W 

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Bsmeraldo A Webb 
Andre A Lasellere 
Sampsell A Leonard 
Cycle of Color 

2d half 
Herbert A Bolt 3 
Curtis A I..awrrnce 
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Ruth Sis Rev 

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Zd halt 
Nalto Japs 
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Maya 4 Nevios 
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NIzon A Sana 
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VOL. LXXVra. No. 11 



NEW YORK CITY, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 1925 



56 PAGES 



REENWICH VniAGE "DONE" 




ONMUSICIANSMAYBEBARRED 
FROM BROADCASTING SANS PAY 



A. F. M. Will Try to Past Ruling at Buffalo CoiiTen- 
tion May 12— Would Adopt Philadelphia System 
of Bands Reporting Every Radio Date 



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Xhe annual convention of the 
American Federation of Musicians 
In Buffalo May 12, will see aome- 
thiner vitally important eventuate 
•n the question of radio, musicians 
and music. Joseph M. Weber, na- 
tional president, has invited some 
band men to come up to discuss the 
•lusic men's end as regards radio, 
arlth the head delegrates and himself. 

,' (Continued on pa^ 64) 



^UGAR CHASING' 
PRODUCERS' 
•SUCKER LIST 



HOUYWOODERS 
DISBAND OVER 
DRAW CREDIT 



Detroit Week Brought 

Odier Time, Also Bick- 

ering-43>500 Weekly 



Syndicated by Two Wise 
"' Boys at from $25 to 
$100— Inside Info 



Broadway has had many freak 
promotion stunts but the latest darb 
is a syndicated "sucker list" pro- 
moted by two smart chaps as a 
first aid to short bankroll producers. 
The list contains over 100 names of 
people amenable towards show in- 
'f (Continued on page 16) 



FLORIDA BREAKS UP BAND 

Realty Investment Prove Alluring 
and Lucrative 

Chicago, April 28. 

Arnold Johnson and his orchestra, 
at a roadhouse in Miami last win- 
ter have disbanded with all of the 
members practically settling there. 
The recent real estate boom is given 
•■ the cause for the discontinuation 
of the musical organization. 

It Is reported the cornet player 
has made approximately $12,000 in 
real estate deals within four weeks. 
The drummer proved the best busi- 
J>e8s man and his various manipu- 
lations and quick turnovers netted 
him around $36,000. Johnson, him- 
self, also cleaned up quite a bit of 
money. 

The musical Instruments of those 
who have dabbled with real estate 
?ame from the Johnson aggrega- 
tion have been donated to the Sal- 
vation ArreT. 



Chicago, April 28. 

Bryant Washburn and his gang 
of "Holly w coders" who formed a 
successful picture bouse attraction 
following their unsuccessful barn- 
storming tour of the dance halls 
have disbanded. 

The turn under the managrement 
of Joe Rubensteln secured several 
(Continued on page 54) 






FIST 



Hiirh Rents and Sleepless 
Nights Orore Out Artistic 
Element, Who Seldom 
Visit FcM'mer Latin Qunr- 
tM* — "Spooky Joints*' Sup- 
planted by Garish Cab- 
arets and Not Doing Wdl 



TOO MUCH UKE B'WAY 



LENOREULRIC 
QUITS BELASCO 

Vivienne Osborne Replac- 
ing in "Harem" 



Lenore Ulrlc is leaving "The 

Harem" and the management of 

BeIa.sco next week, the star having 

handed in her notice last Saturday. 

(Continued on page 64) 



1500,000 COSTUME DEAL 

Costumes for 28 complete operas, 
6,140 outfits, were purchased last 
week by the Brooks Costume Co. 
from the Metropolitan Opera Co., 
one of the largest bulk purchases 
of costumes ever recorded and said 
to represent an original outlay of 
more than |S00,000. 

The opera company found Its 
warehouses unable to accommodate 
the new costumes being made ready 
for next season's repertoire, so had 
to make room by disposing of the 
•MtUBMa whlo^. srt Mng replac«d. 



Greenwich Village is "shot" And 
for all time. 

That is the I>oUef of the wisest of 
those who don't wish to be wise 
down there — the Joint keepers. 

The Joints are the cabarets, 
mostly in the cellar, but with some 
evolutlnj; from the sawdust to the 
gilt, and with the elevation Jazz 
bands instead of a phonograph for 
dancing; cover charges. Just like 
Broadway, and 6th Avenue prices 
without returning anything except 
a Mg dining check and a tip-off 
where they can go to the next place. 

With but few exceptions the "free 
thinkers" now in the village are 
poseurs who prey upon the sympa- 
thies of the "heavy spenders" who 
may fall in. 

Landlords listening and seeing 
the propaganda of "Bohemlanism" 
In the Village sent the rents kiting 
so far upward that whatever genu- 
ine artistic element was in the Vil- 
lage precincts pitched their tents 
(Continued on page 11) 



FROM $150 WEEKLY TO $2^ AND 
FILM STARDOM WITHIN 2 YEARS 



Norma Shearer Placed Under FiTe-Year Contract 
by Metro-Goldwyn — ^Eleanor Boardman Another 
Rapidly Advanced Into Starring CUm 



SNUBS w^m 

TO HAVE HIS 
OWN WAY 



C. H. Foster, Musical In- 
strument Inventor, Sells 
Interests 



Cleveland, April 28. 
Claud H. Foster, the musician 
who formerly played a cornet In the 

old Opera House orchestra and in- 
vented the Gabriel Horn and Qa- 
brlel Snubber, has sold his Interests 
In the companies controlled by him, 
for 15,000,000. 
Foster could have gotten 110,000,- 
(Contlnued on page 16) 



HAY AND BARTHELMESS 
AGREE UPON DIVORCE 



Reported Miss Hay Will Make 
Application in Paris — Sail- 
ing in May 



Mary Hay and Richard Barthel- 
mess have mutually agreed upon a 
divorce, it is said authoritatively. 
Miss Hay expects to sail May 21 
for Paris and while there with her 
stage partner will flle the applica- 
tion. 

Barthelmess is the picture star. 
Miss Hay is dancing at a New York 
cabaret with Clifton Webb. 

Married about two years ago the 
Barthelmess-Hay veddlng attracted 
extended attention. They have a 
child. 



WAS&PREDiaS 
RADIO tZAR" 



Would Have Support of 
Dept. of Commerce 



. Lm AnvelM. April 28. 
Advanced 'Within two years from 
a member ot the ICetro-OolSwyn 
picture playinv stook oompanr at 
lUO weekly to a salary ot |S«0 the 
past season and then Jumped into 
the 13.600 a week starring division 
with the commencement o( next 
season is the swift march of Nor- 
ma Shearer in pictures, from the 
(Continued on pace S4) 



SHORTAGE OF 
BOOZE AHEAD 
AROUNDN.Y. 



Ten Rum-Laden Ships on 

Rum Row — Can't Move 

Liquor 



Washington, April 28. 
From semi-offlclai utterances be- 
ing made here It would appear that 
the broadcasters are to have their 
own little "Czar," such as the mo- 
vies have in Will Hays and base- 
ball in Judge Landis. The Depart- 
ment of Commerce, though only 
seml-ofllclally, has Indicated that 
should the broadcasters set up a 
(Continued on i>age K) 



A Couple of Theatres or Sol 

In addition to the Manger Hotel 
on the 50th street comer of the 
Seventh avenue cat oarn site, BIng 
& Blng, really people, will erect one 
or two theatres on the 61st street 
wings. 

The realtors will loaso the hoimcs 
to Others for actual opmatiun. . 



New York City faces a booze 
shortage. U.iless lifted within two 
weeks, the lowered price of con- 
traband liquor in the metropolis 
win commence to rise. Broadway 
consumers may And Scotch quoted 
at $80 or more per case if some 
way is not found to unload the 12 
liquor-ladened vessels now lolling 
around off Rum Row, 12 miles out. 

Circling 12 vessels are 7( motor 
boats, vainly waiting of late to take 
in "a load of the stuff." Day by 
day they have waited, but there is 
too much official watchfulness of 
late down there for the boats of 
either class to get away with any- 
thing. It started when U. S. Attor- 

(Contlnued on page 10) 



Brooklyn's Ticket Agency 
Leo Sherr, who established the 
first ticket agency in Newark. N. J., 
will launch a similar enterprise in 
Brooklyn next season. 




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SOUTH AFRICA 



Cap« Town, Ut^rch 20. 
For nearjy a fortnight Cape 
Town was awelterlng under an ex- 
traordinary heat wave which 
brought big businoas to cafes. Show 
business took a flop, with the heat 
wave varlatlng from •• to lOS In 
the shade. Cool weather within 
the last few days proved a boon, 
with better trade at the ahowa. 

February 25 turned the Opera 
Bouse into vaudeville up to March 
10 with a hill headed by Hetty 
King, under direction African The- 
atres, Ltd. Business was satlafac- 
tory despite the heat. Others on 
th» bill were: The New Veterans 
t4 Variety, comprising Jake Fried- 
nan, Arthur Slater, Ldly Bumand, 
Florence Hinton. j, H. Scotland 
and Herbert Dowhirste. who won 
a hit, Joe Brennan and Ida New" 
ton, g6bd; I«la Krasavtna. nice; 
Aubrey anfl Hart, good; Scott 
Sanders, good; Jass and Jessie. 
clever. Second week's bill included 
Hetty King, Brennan and Newton, 
The. Pantone, New Veterans of Va- 
riety, Aubrey and Hart, Scott San- 
ders, and Jass and Jessie. 

The new Innovation at the Tlvoll 
of «lm vaudeville programs, with 
three shows on Saturdays, has not 



won appreciation. It has been de- 
cided to cut out one of tha Satur- 
day night shows. 

Week Feb. K, Nat GkiuM and Val 
Oordon/ poor; Caluo Trio, clever; 
Itarlnl, (air; picture screanad, 
"Brass Commandments," featuring 
William Famum. Week March- 4, 
Nick Morton. Mirlnl, Caluo Trio, 
picture screened. "Hold Tour 
Breath," featuring Dorothy Devore. 

Week March 11, full vaudeville 
bill headed by Alice Uoyd. Miss 
Uoyd caught the full appreciation 
of a crowdeJ house. It is about 18 
years since she visited this country, 
but her act is as good as ever. 
Frank Fay, big; Bd La, Vine, clever; 
Vesta Sisters, fair; Nick Morton; 
The Pantons, clever. 

Week March 18, Harrisa Bros., 
tAwrence Halbert, Jess and Tom. 



Alhaml^ra (African , Theatres, 
Ltd.) — The following pictures have 
recently been Hcretned at this popu- 
lar hall. "Prodigal Daughters" 
(Gloria Swailson) ; "Jaumanla" 
(Mae Murray); "Merry Go Round" 
(Mary Phllbin and Norman Kerry); 
''Pleasure Mad" (Mary Alden); 
rrhe Suitor" (Larry Semon). 
: Grand (African Theatres, Ltd.) — 
Business good at this afternoon ahd 
(Continued on page 16) 



MURDER HAT SPONSOR 

MORE mr niBucin 



Child Actress, 16, Stabbed by 

Youth, Who Surrenders— Girl 

Was Night Club Luminary 



MME. ALBANrS BENEFIT 



Under Patronage of Royalty at 
Covent Garden May 2S 



London, April 17. 
The tfieatrical profession Is once 
more on the fringe of questionable 
pobllcity. Late on the evening of 
April • a dancing; girl, Grace Black- 
aUer. was stabbed in the neck by 
a youth in the Kensington district. 
She died shortly after admittance 
to a hospiUl and without having 
made any definite statement beyond 
"a boy did it." For some years she 
had been on the stage playing child 
parts. Miss Blackaller was 18 years 
of age, and that, combined with a 
somewhat mature physique. Inter- 
fered with other theatrical engage* 
ments, and she became a dancing 
instructress. 

Brhest Rhodeis, 19, a servant In 
the employ of a film actor, Dallas 
Calms, has given himself up wHh a 
•tatendettt to the police that he didn't 
mean to do it, but that the girl who 
"picked hlin up" some two months 
ago while he was airing hts mas- 
ter's dog was always "teasing him 
and leading him on." He is under 
remand. 

A good deal of mystery surrounds 
the dead glrL It appears that de- 
spite her youth she had been living 
under the guardianship of a young 
army officer for some years. She 
was well-knowa to London's night 
life, and was a constant companion 
of Negroes. She was also a well- 
known habitue of the negro club in 
Albert street, Tottenham Court 
road, and on the occasion of a re- 
cent raid she was the only white 
woman found on the premises. 

Although described as a film ac- 
tor. Cairns, the employer of the 
youth remanded, is better known 
as the man who tried to open up 
Toniuay as a producing centre and 
built studios there. These were 
recently put on the market. 



London. April 17. 

Madame Albanl. recently report- 
ed tp be In dire circumstances, will 
be accorded a benefit at Covent 
Garden Opera House, l^ay 25. The 
performance will be under the pa- 
tronage of King George and Queen 
Mary. Queen Alexandra. Princess 
Mary, and Viscount Lascelles. 

The program Is being arranged 
by Madame Melba. while the treas- 
urer is the Earl of Klntore, with 
Sir Richard Butler as secretary. 



''Q at Kew^ Gaining 

Tryout Reputation 

London, April 17. 
London's latent little thesAre. "The 
Q at Kew," Is the place at the mo- 
ment This is mere miniature, if 
anything, than the smalltat yet. 

"Adam and Ehra/ Which tried out 
In this house only a few days ago, 
has arrived at the Little under the 
inanagement of Gwen Farrar (of 
vaudeville act of Farrar and Blaney) 
and Jose Levy. Sybil Thorndyke 
has another play tried out at t)te Q. 
"The Round Table." and that thea- 
tre Is now preparing to try out two 
more dramas. 

Milton Rosmer is the leading man 
at this newest of London's freak 
shows which has been in turn a 
swimming bath, a skating rink and 
a film producing studio. 




Edward Keltor Ignores Ben Piazza 
; The above headline flashed over 
all the dailies yesterday the world 
ever. It seems Mr. Plasza, who is 
making a grand success of the west- 
ern ofllces on the coast, can give 
acts time between Denver and Los 
Angeles. Piazza has overstepped 
himself in holding 

JEAN MIDDLETON 

the little girl with the Q^le, for all 
his houses. This meains capacity 
business for Piazza. 
' Dirsetion EDW. 8. KELLER 



FABGE AS miSICAL 

Paris, April 17. 

The next attraction for the Galte 
Rochechouart Is to be a musical 
comedy founded on the farce "Un 
Petit Vleux bien Propre." by Willy, 
which Henri Rossi is adapting, with 
music by Loo Pouget. 

The farce was played some years 
ago at the Cigale. 



Dowager Duchess Story Hantiag 

Los Angeles, April 28. 
The Dowager Duchess of Suther- 
land, once a famous beauty of the 
English Court, arrived here this 
week for the purpose of writing a 
book on her experiences In Holly- 
wood. 



BUSSIAN BALLET AT If 06AD0R 
Paris, April 11. 

Serge Diaghilew's troupe from 
Monte Carlo will dance at the 
Mogador from June IS to 20, ac- 
cording to present contracts. 

A new ballet. "Zephyr," by 
DuklMkl, a young Russian com- 
poser, will then be created and 
Parisians are to see "Les Mate- 
lots" (Sailors) of Geo. Auric, first 
produced at the Monaco opera. 



&ADIO CLUB'S APPEAL 

London, April 17. 

An attempt Is to be made to keep 
the Jladlo Club open and to appeal 
against the recent convictions and 
magisterial decision to close it 

With this end In view members, 
resigned or otherwise, are being 
canvassd to subscribe $5 each, but 
the money Is not coming In with 
rapidity. 



ARRIVALS 

April 28 (from London) Marc 
Klaw and wife (Blanche Harris). L. 
M. Boomer. Herbert Clayton (Ma- 
jestic). 

April 27 (from London) J. J. 
Shubert, Mr. and Mrs. Arch Sel- 
wyn, Mr. and Mrs. Basil King, Wil- 
lie ^delsten, Mrs. Charles Dana 
Gil>fion, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mann, 
Roy Royston (Leviathan). 



A Message from Shore or Ship will gnarantee a Boom at 

THE PICCADILLY 

,, WHERE ALL" THE SHOW FOLK STOP 
Cable Address: PIQUDILLO. LONDON 



"Captain Did Right," 
dams Herb Ward 



"A ieaptaln of a ship at sea 
knows his business, and I am 
with the captain of the 'Hom- 
wlc* in his retusal lo permit 
the launching of a life boat 
before or when and after the 
llaJfuku Maru' went down." 
said HerbeK Ward, of the 
Robert Ward Scenic Studio, 
who returned on the "Hom- 
eric." 

"Waves were running near- 
ly as high as the New York 
theatre building." said Mr. 
Ward. "We stood on the up- 
per deck and watched the 
boat, remaining- there with 
difficulty. 

"We watcl^ed the boat go 
down. It looked like a moving 
picture. The last we saw were 
three figures silhouetted on a 
rail of the ship; then another 
bis wave washed and blotted 
out everything. 

'7here was no reaction 
among the passengers that I 
noticed. We talked about it 
for half an hour, then the 
bugle blew and most of us 
went in for luncheon. I don't 
know if it struck everyone as 
It did me. but it Just did seem 
like a moving picture scene. 
"Nothing could be seen in 
the water and certainly noth- 
ing could have lived in that 
water. One woman yelled she 
■aw a man swimming with an 
over-hand stroke. It was im- 
possible. The sailors had been 
working on the life boats and 
ropes since I first saw them 
that morning around eight 
o'clock. They told me an 
S. O. S. had been received 
and we would make the ship 
about 11. We were In a fog 
and it remained with us. but 
the ca9>tain forced the 'Hom- 
eric' to do 21 knots, its record 
speed. As we came out of the 
enveloping fog around noon, 
there was the Japanese boat 
that didn't seem over 200 feet 
away. 

"Steaming past her. the 
'Homeric' commenced to back 
up as she could not turn 
around in that turbulent wa- 
ter. The captain knew 86 val- 
nnteers were ready to go into 
the boats, but he would not 
give the order to lower. While 
I am not a seaman, I saw the 
sea as the captain did, and I 
don't blame the captain of the 
'Homeric' for not sacrlflcing 
his own men on what must 
have been a vain attempt to 
save even one of that unfor- 
tunate crew." 

Mr. Ward left for London 
some weeks ago to mount "Sky 
High," since produced ovei' 
'here. 



PARiS VADpEVniE 

' PMli^ ApHl IT. 

Aihambra — Aim* Simon Gerard 
and Llsette de Beer, akatcb; Flying 
Julians, Leon Rogee Les Anges. The 
Maaden, Garcia. Gamsakourdla and 
Demldofr, Rlgo:8, Dalforet, Marlsa 
Antonetti, Leonldoff, Baron Leeds, 
c rnalla and Sddle. 

Olympia — Yvonne Geo£ge, Mer- 
cedes Seres, Jeanne Bruyere, Dorin, 
Pomles, Georges Roger, Mongadors, 
Les Stadium, Masa TakahaschI, The 
Georgians, Jolly Johnnie Jonea, Four 
CDellys. Frackaen and Partner. 
Zoiga et Genla, Madlsh-Kaly, Mario 
Marcyl. 

Empire — Chris Richards. Dora 
Stroeva, Brrcker's Bearsi Jane Mar- 
oeau. Remain Nolset, Les Karreys. 
Tom-Tim Troupe, Dalny Derange, 
Auntie, Nina Gerard, Odo'nis Troupe, 
Mylos and Boulicot. 

Champs Elysees — (Opera-music 
hall pohcy) — Nina Kochltz, Robert 
Goldsa-nd (child pianist), Valies 
(tenor). Three Huxter Bros., 
Archie (Sodal, Paul Fort (recita- 
tions). Les TamayoB, Dorvllle and 
Marcelle Praince. Hermanova and 
Darewskl, Billy Arnold's Band, 
Johnson and Lewis. 

i . -' ■ 



40% TAX ON DANCING 



Would Change Rating From 
"Amusement" to "Educational" 



Vienna. April 17. 

Twpelchorean professors here 
have been combined to persuade the 
government to consider the teaching 
of dancing as educational and not 
amusement. 

This* is to offset the present law, 
which imposes a tax of 4t per cent 
on receipts for all forms of dancing, 
even including cloak room fees. 



"My OM Dutch' as Picture 
With ChevaUer in Youth 

Los Angeles, April 28. 

Albert Chevalier's famous "My 
OJA Dutch" will be placed upon the 
screen by Universal. 

The story Is being adapted lead- 
ing back to the youth of Chevalier, 
with Pat O'Mailey playing the artist 
in, his youth. " James Robart and 
Cuilen Landis have been cast. 
Work is to begin toward the end 
of May when Robart completes his 
engagement with John Qolden's 
"The Sev^th Heaven" in t>enver. 



DIED IN DRESSIKO KOOM 

Berlin, April 30. 
The comedian of the Four Ar- 
conis. spring-board acrobats at the 
Wintergarten currently, died last 
week In his dressing room following 
a performance. 



GOING WEST 

(Chicago to L. A.) Andy Talbot, 
Ben PlaxEo. 

New York to Los Angeles, Charles 

Weurz. Gilbert Miller, Harry Car- 

i roll. Jack PIckford, Marilynn MlUer. 



SAILINGS 

May SO (New York to London) 
Gilbert Miller (Olympic). 

May 9 (New York for Paris) Gas- 
ton Palmer (France). 

May 2 (New York to London) 
Vincent Lopes and orchestra of 17. 
Jack RobblBS. Domeno Savlno 
(Leviathan). 

May 2 (New York to London) 
Charles B. Dillingham, Thomas 
Thome. Jack Beitch (Majestic). 

April 28 (New York to London) 
Cyril Maude (Lapland). 

April 28 (New York to London), 
Evelyn Law. Mrs. John Law. Mary 
Melllsh. Catherine Calvert, Donald 
Searle (Aqultanla). 

April 26 (New York to London) 
Hamilton Revelle. Charles Hanson 
Towne, Rita Jollvet (Orduna). 

April 25 (New York to London). 
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Murray (La- 
conla). 

April 26 (London to New York) 
William King, Major Dale (Beren- 
garla). 

April 26 (New York to London) 
Curt Taucher, Carlo Peronl, B. Mon- 
tague (President Roosevelt). 

April 25 (New York to London) 
Edward L. Klein (Homeric). 

April 26 (Paris to New York> 
Pola Negri (Berengarla). 

April 26 (New York to London) 
Muriel Merritt, H. Reeve Smith 
(Homeric). 

April 25 (New York to Parle) 
John Charles Thomas, Georgo 
Engles, Dorothy Donnelly. Martha 
Lorber. W. B. Kahn (Paris). 

April 22 (New York to London) 
Martin B. Jones, Jr. (Suffern). 

April 22 (New York to Paris) 
Lucille Chalfant (Reliance). 

(New York to London) John E. 
McCormIck and Mrs. McCormlck 
(Collem Moore) (Majestic). 



OmTATIONS OUT FOR 
fARIS' EUH CONGRESS 

Proposed International Meet* 
Ing Due June 22-24~U) ^ 
Americans Listed 




■'.riTl 



Paris, April 17. 

Arrangements are being made ta 
hold an International motion plctim: 
congress here during the Expositloa^ 
of Decorative Arta. which is due 
open n«xt week. The dates fixed 
the film meeting are June 22 to 
inclusive. 

The nqeetlngs will be held lij 
Sorbonpe (University of Parish 
th^ following appear to have 
already invited to repreaent the 
dueling end: 

French producers: Ivan Mos, 
kliMk Bdouard Violet. Volkofr, Al 
Capallanl. J. de Baroncelli, 
Polrler. parcel I'Herbler, 
Perret, Robert Boudrioz, H 
Roussell, Jacques Feyder, Toiu^ 
Jan^kyv Abel Gance, Jean Ep8^|R. 
and Raymond Bernard. ,|f . 

American producers: D. W. Gi<^ 
flth, Charles Chaplin, Cecil B. {ft 
Mille. Rex Ingram. Maurice T 
neur, Ernst Lubitsch. Geo 
maurice, Harley KT)okIe«, Vi 
Sjdstrom. J. Stuart Blackton, 
iron Strohelm, Allan Dwan, 
Walsh. Wallace Worsley, M _, 
Nellan, Fred NlMo, Herbert Brenoi^ 
Sidney Olcott and James Cruxe. ^i 

German producers: Joe May, VtMtt 
Lang, Lupu Pick. Paul Leni, 
Grune, Moumeau and Rob 
Wienne; 

Italian producers: Carmine G 
lone, Palermi and Augusts Genlna;* 

English producer: Pearson. 

Swedish produ^r: Maurice Stlller^- 

Spanish producer: Benito PeroJo. 

BOBBED HAIR FILM 



8e«k 10 Girls Who Will Shear Loel^^ 
Before Camera 



Vienna, April 18. 

The Sascha film concern Is ar» i 
ranging to produce a picture founds 
ed on "Le Bijou de Paris," by Laur* J 
ence, which portrays Mile. Cellmen* 
a dancer reputed to have sacrificed 
her beautiful hair to set the bobbing., 
fashion. 

The story is of her converting If 
maidens to have their hair cut and 
the producer is seeking girls willing 
to have their tresses bobbed befor* 
the camera. 

This, despite the girls are tkoit. 
longing to regain their lost locks. 



Tablet for Site of First 
Public Picture Shcml 

Paris. April 17. 

The Municipal Council has 
*ued orders for a marble tablet M] 
be placed on the wall of No. II 
Boulevard des Capuclnes (formerlj 
the Grand C^fe but now the propWj 
erty of the Canadian Pacific Rail*! 
road) to commemorate the flnC' 
public motion picture show. 

The plate will read (in French)! 
"On December S8, 18»6, the flifl 
public moving picture performanflf 
was given here." 



Osoar Mouvet Marrying 

Paris, April 17. 

Oscar Mouvet. manager of tM! 
cabaret Jardln de ma Soeur, Is to M 
married bi June, according to ani 
thorlzed reports, to Peggy Ver* 
English vaudeville artiste, who hai 
been playing here for some years. 

Mouvet Is the brother of MawlcWj 
the dancer. 



GOING EAST 

(Chicago to New York) MlltoAj 
Weil. 



Est. 



iaii| 



WILLIAM MORRISj 

AOENCT. Inc. 
Pataam Bldg.. 1«U Bveadway, N«w V**! 



THE miER SCHOOLS 
OF DANaNG 

143 Charing Cross Rosd 
LONDON 

Director, JOHN TILLER 



Wednesday, April 88, 192S 



FOREIGN 



VARIETY 



IPRING EODUS IN LONDON 
LISTS SIX SHOWS LEAVING 



ir' 'i I 



i;;)rt. 



JANIS' $4,500 WEEKLY 
FOR 2 WEEKS IN PARIS 



■Little Miss Bluebeard'' Departing May 9 — ^Two 
Already Gone— "Adam and EW and "Saint 
Joan" Also Quitting 



fe- • ■ 

London, April tS. 
^Tb* annual Bpiinv exodua la on 
iai« with >tx ahowa dua to depart 
ko« the Wat Bnd befora another 
lortnlght. » 

Ko of this itxistinK sextette have 
dy gone. The twin departures 
irer^ "Primrose" from the Winter 
JJiWen, and "Kismet" leaving the 
^6rd Saturday, 

The remaining four are listed to 
lloa^ on successive Saturdays, May 
I, witnessing the finish of "The 
Street Singer," at the Lyric, and 
'Aflam and Eva" quitting the Little, 
tfitf a wek later. May », marks the 
id of the London careers of "Saint 
I^Mkti," currently at the Regent, and 
ruttle Miss Bluebeard," which wtU 
irlthdraw from Wyndhaons. 

The failure of the Irene Bordonl 
ifa0w, "Little Miss Bluebeard," to 
land for a run la generally attrlb- 
nted to the star's Interpolated songs 
which brought a caustic broadside 
from the local press. This show 
#aa an Easter Week entrant. 

Regarding replacements, Sy<bll 
Thorndlke Is named to succeed 
-Saint Joan," with "The Round 
Table" for a limited engagement at 
Wyndhams, Henson and Walls' 
"The Wishing Well," a musical 
authorized by Peter Qawthorne, 
with the score eredlted to Harold 
Oarstln, is likely to foUow "The 
Street Singer" at the Lyric, and 
"Tell Me More" (currently at the 
Gaiety, New York), wlU supplant 
"Primrose* 'at the Winter Garden, 



Critics May Act 



London, April 28. 

Sir Gerald du Maurler Invites 
critics to perform plays at the 
Theatrical Garden Party thia 
summer In aid of the Aotora' 
Orphanage. Ashley Dukes, 
John Parker and others are 
arranging the scheme. 

The last time London critics 
appeared on the stage for char- 
ity was in a pantomime CO 
years ago. 

Charles Cochran had the 
same idea when he threatened 
to produce a bill of one-act 
plays by critics. 



1LIKEY0F3 
NEW IN LONDON 



Playing at Champs Elysees 

During Summer's Rest 

of "Puzzles'* 



' ParU, AprU IS. 

Elsie Janls haa been booked for 
the opera musical hall season at 
the Theatre des Champa Klysees. 
The Americaa star ia due about 
July 15. 

The booking la understood to be 
for two weeks. Miss Janls receiving 
$4,500 weekly. 



Miss Janls, now starring In 
"Puzzles' at the fl^ilton. New York, 
Is reported suffering with a pro- 
longed cold. She la anxloua for a 
European vacation, and "Puaales" 
closing date was set tentatively (or 
late May or early in June. How- 
ever, the show will finish this Sat- 
urday due to Miss Janls' lllneaa. 



Europe's Central Long 
Distance Phone Exch. 



Paris. April 28. 

An international congress of 
long distance telephone experts 
Is due here June 22 at which 
time the proposal of a central 
station for Europe will be 
raised. Experiments have re- 
vealed the Idea la not only feas- 
ible but desirable. 

However, the main problem 
ia whether the best site would 
be France or Germany and, It Is 
expected, this question will be 
settled at the meeting. 



COCHRAN FREE 

AT REQUEST OF 

CREDITORS 



Coward's "Fallen Angels" 
Starting Talk 



8 Foreign Turns 

h CoEseom Showl 



London, April 18. 

Eight of the nine acta playing the 
Coliseum this week are foreign 
turns, combining to make an excel- 
lent variety bill. The visiting acts 
are Rene Rlano, Fred Duprea, Ann 
Codee, Frank Tlnney, Layton and 
Johnstone, one Japanese and two 
Russian acts. 

Another foreigrn act to open nicely 
is Resists, who entranced at the 
Holbom Empire. 



J 

INSPECT Id 

THEATRES ON 

WORLD TRff 



78 Representing $370,000 
Petition for Cochran's 
Bankruptcy Dischaurge 



Other Interesting Facts 

About M. H. Schlesing- 

er, Now in New York 



Selwyn Paying Top Money 
For Lawrence-Iillie-Lester 

J: ?., London, April 28. 

Artih Selwyn now knows how it 
feelB to get a wallop In the wallet. 
He got it three ttmea and in the 
same place when arranging the 
contracts for Gertrude Lawrence, 
Beatrice Llllle and Alfred lister to 
appear in New York next fall, with 
the new Chariot Revue. 

Each of the girls said 11,500 and 
Muck to it. Mr. Lester mentioned 
11,400. All of them are going over 
for Mr. Selwyn. 

. -I 1 - 

EUa Shields Held Over 
^ ■ . At Victoria-Palace 

London, April 28. 

Ella Shields is being held over 
and playing a second weeic at the 
Victoria Palace. 

•The onl/ other performer to ever 
be held over in the history of this 
house is Harry Lauder. 



WINTEKGARTEN'S MAY BILL 

Berlin. April 28, 
■ At the Wintergarten (vaudeville) 
lor May are: 

Tom Hearn's 12 Wonder Klda. 

Judges' Sea Lion. 

Huxter Brothers. 

Chas. Leeb's' Monkeys. 

Willie Schenk and Co. 

Yamamoto and Kloshl. ^ ' 

Chris. Richards. 

Poll and Partner. ; 

Rastelli. 

RastelU Is held over for May. He 
has been the hit of .the bill thiii 
month. 



London, April St. 
Three openings last week, "Fallen 
Angels," "Ariadne" and "FrasqulU." 
The first named appears to have the 
brightest future. 

Of the trio Noel Coward'a ."Fallen 
Angels," at the Globe waa respon- 
sible for a major share of the re- 
sultant furore caused by the 
premiers. This ia another of that 
author's decadent pla^ that has 
aroused considerable discussion ia 
securing abundant newspaper space. 
It is enough assurance that ^Angels" 
will enjoy healthy receipt* for a 
certain time after which the like- 
llneaa of a consistent draw is ques- 
tionable. It la the piece in which 
Tallulah Bankhead replaced Mar- 
garet Bannerman due to the latter 
withdrawing from the cast four 
days before the West End entrance 
because of illness. 

Franz Lahar^s latest operetta 
"Frasqulta" seems doomed to 
failure at the Prince's despite the 
starring of Jos* Collins and this 
actress' personal following. This 
show marked the reopening of 
Prince's after a two months' period 
of darkness and the piece, itself, 
waa well tried out on the road. 

John Galsworthy's "Ariadne" is 
also an unlikely prospect at the 
Haymarket, although Fay Compton 
Is giving a splendid personal per- 
formance. 



Maurice and Bennett in Vaude. 
Paris, April 28. 

Maurice, at present resting at 
Davos, Switzerland, is booked to 
open with his partner, Barbara Ben- 
nett, at the Empire here June 5. 



Two Parisian Comedies of 
No Startling Importance 

Paris, April 2«. 

Martin Dugard and Mme. Durcos' 
translation of M. Qulnperro's two- 
act Spanish comedy, "L'Homme qui 
Passe" ("The Man"" Who Passes"), 
waa retltled "Amour qui Pasee" and 
opened intermediately at the Come- 
die des Champs Elysee*. The piece 
is well played by Roman Bouquet, 
Bendeyon, Blanche Albane, Nadine 
Plcard and Cecile Guyon. 

Another opening was a rollicking 
three-act farce called "Un Oosse 
dats lea Choux" ("A Baby in the 
Cabbages*'), at the ScaUu Oultton 
is the author of thia work with 
Marcel Simon, who also appears In 
the cast directing. The premier 
waa received most amiably. 

In story the play relates at a 
moving picture producer who com- 
pels his daughter to marry a bogus 
prince, but the girl substitutes a 
servant in her place on the wedding 
day and marries another. The last 
act has a distinct resemblance to 
"Baby Mine." 

Among those plajring thl;! fftrce 
are Marcel Simon, Marguerite Nl- 
n. ve and Nadine Plcard. 

In connection with the title, "A 
Baby in the (Tabbages," it should 
be explained that in France moth- 
ers tell their children they were 
found In a cabbage if the young- 
sters become inquisitive. 



Within a month Max H. Schles- 
inger will leave New York on a 
round-the-world trip consuming 
nine months to inspect some 1,000 
theatres In foreign lands he, with 
others, is Interested in. 

In New York at present, Mr. 
Scblesinger is intereated In and 
represents the African Theatres, 
Ltd. That concern controls South 
Africa, theatrically and perhaps 
otherwise. It also is Interested In 
theatres in Australia, Indila and any 
other country over there thought of 
as quickly. 

A fe^ other details In connection 
with Scheslinger and the African 
Theatres Co. are that they operate 
steamship companies, banks, in- 
surance companies, railroads, be- 
sides theatres among several other 
interest*. Their diamond mine hold- 
ings are a aide line. 

In cash the company's wealth is 
conservatively estimated at half a 
billion dollars— in figures, 1500,000,- 
000. 



London ,Aprll 28. 

C. B. Cochran has received his 
discharge from bankruptcy, counsel 
reporting that 78 creditors whose 
claims amount to |370,0*0 pleaded 
for the re.ease of their debtor. 

Cochran haa a new revue. "On 
With the Da.ce," by Noel Coward, 
coming into the Pavilion Thursday 
night It has received enthusiastic 
advance reporta from Manchester. 
The revue featurea Delysia 

Cochran haa tagged on another 
wrinkle to the triple opening Idea 
for the "Dance" ahow by making it 
more than likely the critics "may 
not be invited" to see the ahow until 
the following Monday (May 4). 
Tlila situation is beins discussed 
heatedly and the Journalists are 
burstlng^^ith Indignation. Mean- 
while, Cochran feeds the fiames. He 
declares he la but following the 
custom of the French revne theatres 
and only wishes to protect the 
critics, who, he says, must be tired 
of writing "with Judicious pruning" 
and "when the comedians tiave 
settled down," etc 



It waa In February that C. B. 
Cochran called a meeting of his 
creditors, saying he dealred relief 
from bfinkruptcy and aaking that 
they put off their claims without 
security and aimply on hia word. 

This was the gathering which 
broke up with the creditors shout- 
ing, *X>ood luok. Charlie," and at 
which time Cochran had liabilities ■ 
of $5i$,4U. and asseta Uated at 
|ll,fi80. 



DEATHS ABROAD 



AMBASSADEURS-MARIGNY 



Rebuilding Former 
tatter— "Nanette" 



to Resemble 
as Opener 



Volterra's N. Y. Tiller Girls 
Paris, April 28. 
l*on Volterra has engaged 1- 
Tlller RiiKs from New York for hi.-^ 
next Casino revue. 



Paris, April 17. 

The Ambassadeurs Is to open for 
the summer next week with the 
present holder of the restaurant 
running the stage aiiow. The fa- 
mous resort la to be ameliorated 
next year and during the winter 
will be entirely enclosed, constitut- 
ing a theatre on the lines of the 
Mjirlgny. 

The builders have nearly finished 
at the MiiriKny anil the house Is due 
to open very soon. Leon VoUerra 
lia.s a desire to mount "No, No. Nan- 
ette," In French for hU inaugural 
program. 



Foreign Film Delegates 
At Milwaukee Convention 

London, April 28. 

William King and Major Gale 
sailed on the "Berengarla" Satur- 
day as offlclal delegates to the pic- 
ture convention which will be held 
in Milwaukee May 12-14, represent- 
ing members of the Cinematograph 
Exhibitors Association of Great 
Britain and Ireland. 

On the same boat and unofficially 
accompanying King and Major Gale 
were Messrs. McDonald, Barker, 
Cunningham and Cooper. 



Paris. April 17. 

Batiste Bonnet, 81. French poet, 
died at Nlmes. 

H. Adame (Pierrot), French vaude- 
ville performer, died at Toulon. 

Henri Lapauze, 58, died April •. 
Deceased waa appointed by French 
Government aa director of the Petit 
Palais (museum) in Paris. 

Leopold Oauphin, 72, French chan- 
son nler. 

Dr. Fritz Baedeker, 81, puMlster 
of German guide books. 



Diverting New Comedy 

Paris. April 28. 
A diverting comedy, "L'Stemel 
Printemps," by .Max Maurey. man- 
ager of the house, and H. Duver- 
!' noia, has succeeded "Le Fruit 
Vert" at the Varletes. lU reception 
waa most oordlaL 

The book tells of a husband who 
loses his memory and flirts with his 
wife, believing ber a deml-mon- 
dalne until recovering from his 
mental laps*. 

Jules Berry waa cast a* the hus- 
band, Blanche Montel wa* th* wife, 
while Maud Loty, Pauley, Lefaur 
and Marguerite Plerry, who re- 
placed Mme. Jeanne Oranier, com- 
pleted the list of players. 



Mix on Continent 



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LTTFINO FOB SHUBEBTS 

London, April 28. 
Stanley Lupino will sail June 1 
for New York, engaged by J. J. 
Shubcrt before the latter left last 
week. 



Laddie Cliff Not Defending Divorce 

London, April 28. 
Tlie divorce .«uit brought by the 
wife of Laddie Cliff Is due to come 
up for trial next month and will be 

iMKlofended. 



BerUn, April 28. 

The reception accorded Tom Mix, 
the American cowboy-screen star, 
and his horse "Tony," by the citi- 
zens of Brussels waa the greatest 
demonstration ever witnessed In 
that lively city.. 

During the crush to see the Yan- 
kee rider several motor car* were 
damaged. Their owner* aaked pay- 
ment totalling 900 franca; Mix 
squared the claims for fewer than 
50 American dollars. 

From Brussels to Amsterdam 
crowds gathered at every station 
and cheered when Mix appeared, 
bowing and smiling and doffing his 
huge sombrero. 

When the train reached Amster- 
dam the travelers found the city 
administration and all industries 
had declared a holiday. It required 
100 mounted police to clear the way. 

Newspapers everywhere have 
(?ivon Mix's visit more space than 
any celebrity ever visiting them. 



Alice Lloyd Back in London 

I^ndon, April 28. 
Alice Lloyd has returned here 
from an extended tour throufrhout 
the Australian and South African 
theatres. 



Negri Coming Back 

Paris. April 28. 
Pola Negri was on board the Ber- 
engaria when It sailed from Cher- 
bourg last Saturday (April 26). 



Smoking at "Co-Optimists" Show 
The Co-Optimlfits will open at 
His Majesty's In August and will 
permit smoking during their per- 
formrtnces for the flrst time. 



ace: 



INDEX 

Of Pages in Thia l**ue 

Miscelleneou* 1 

Foreign 2-3 

Vaudeville 4-8 

Burlesque 16 

Legitlmat* 18-23 

Legitimat* Review* 22-23 

Sport* 14 

Picture* 25-37 

Pietur* R*vl*ws 32 

Film Hou*c R*vi*w* 30 

Mun\» 38-42 

Band and Or*h**tr* 

Route* 40-41-42 

38 
17 
42 
15 
• 
21 



Radio 

Editorial* 

Cabaret , 

Times Square 

New* from the Dallie*. 
Opera and Concerts.... 

Outdoor* 43-44 

Circus 45 

I nside Stuff— Legit 17 

" " —Vaudeville . S 
" " — Picture* ... 30 

" «• — Musie 39 

Obituary 44 

Correspondenc* 40 

Letter List 48 

Vsudevillc Review* 10-11 

Burlesque Routes 18 

Bills Next Week 12-13 



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Wednesday, April 29, i^ 



ACTS FOLLOWING EACH OTHER 
WITH ALLEGED LHTED BIT 



Rock and Haley Ordered to Remoye "Shooting** 
Business — Conaplained Of by Shone and Squire, 
Also on Riverside's Bill This Week 



Rock and Haley, at the Riverside 
this week, were ordered to eliminate 
• piece of buBlneBs belonging to 
Shone and Squire, on the aame bill, 
but did the 'bit Monday night and 
were threatened Tuesday with can- 
ctilatiob ^ by the house anleas the 
bit was taken oat tor the balance of 
the week. 

The business In question was the 
shootlni^ of the girl, used by Shone 
•nd Bqnlre for a finish. The latter 
act had complained to the Vaude- 
vflle Managers' Protective Associa- 
tion, artd, following an investiga- 
tion, the managers' body decided In 
favor of Shone and Squire. 

Monday afternoon at the Riverside 
Rock and Haley did not use the bit, 
but Monday night they put It in. 
Shone and Squire following than on 
the bill. 



Aiiita Sfewart Wins First 
Action to Recover Salary 



Maurice Liefkort, a Times Square 
I lawyer, is making it harder for 
' Anita Stewart, the film actress, and 
h^r lawyers, O'Brien, Malevinsky & 
Driscoll, in the prosecution of two 
suits against the picture star. Lef- 
kort represents Ullia Crawford and 
Louise Sydmeth, both elderly wom- 
en, in salary claims for tl,200 each, 
on practically the same causes for 
action, dating back to Miss Stew- 
art's short-lived vaudeville act, 
"Modes of the Moment." produced 
in November, 1923, and closed after 
a week and a half. 

Each of the plaintlfTs allege Miss 
Stewart guaranteed them 10 Weeks' 
bookings and are suing for the un- 
expired period of that guarantee. 
Miss Sydmeth's action was tried 
last week in the City Court, con- 
suming four days, and resulted In 
a defeat for her. 

I^kort could have consolidated 
both suits and tried them simulta- 
neously but now the same routine 
must be gone through again next 
week to adjudicate Miss Crawford's 
claim. Miss Stewart came on from 
California for the trial with a film 
production slated on the coast. 

At the Sydmeth trial, the plain- 
tiff testified that Miss Stewart had 
guaranteed each of the 10 members 
of the company 10 weeks' bookings. 
Eight of the company were in court 
to testify for Miss Stewart, contra- 
dicting that allegation. 

The Crawford -Stewart trial was 
to have been tried Monday, but the 
plaintiff's counsel reported her as 
being sick and confined to bed in 
Detroit. The judge has marked the 
cause "premptorj-," which means It 
must be tried Monday or be thrown 
out of court. 



POLICE RAID STAG 



Nude Danoers at Little Theatre In 
Fashionable Neighborhooci. 



Kanst^s City. April ». 
, The biggest raid ever maide by 
th6 local police was when approtl- 
mately 400 men were taken from 
the LJttle Theatre, where it ia 
claimed an entertainment consist- 
ing of nude dancing was la pro- 
gress. As the Little Theatre Is lo- 
cated ia one of the l>est residential 
portion^ of the city, the raid caused 
a sensation. It Is said thi-t part of 
the entertainnent was to have <ion- 
sisted of salacious motion pictures, 
but that tbe noachine failed to work 
and that part of the program 
was omitted and the dancea sUrted 

Among those held for trial are 
Babette Stevens (Princess Zaleta), 
Florence Durham (The Seaweed), 
dancers; C. A. Baugh. announcer, 
and the following nius|cians: L. 
J. Sprofers, Morris Bransohn. Tal- 
bot McDermott, A. W. Nickum, W. 
C. Hazel, and Harry Lavine. 

The theatre manager stated that 
he had rented the house thinking 
it was to bo used for a club smokcfr. 

Snodgrass Flops on Retmn 

Chicago, April 28. 

Harry Snodgrass, vho became 
famous and earned a parole and a 
vaudeville route by h: piano play- 
ing over the radio, failed to draw 
on his repeat engagement at the 
Palace lastweek. 

Some attribute his failure to the 
fact the Orpheum will not permit 
him to broadcast while fulfilling 
vaudeville contracts. Snoasrasa 
brought in extra trade on Iris first 
appearance at the Palace about two 
months ago. ^The Palace boomed 
him heavily, carrjrlng special ads in 
the radio sections of the various 
dailies. 

The word has gone the rounds 



THE PRESIDENT 
AND ECONOMY 



Washington. April 28. 

Theatre owners and man- 
agers of Washington see 
wherein they have a legitimate 
kick against President Cool- 
Idge's economy program. They 
have been registering this com- 
plaint now for a considerable 
period, but so tar it hasn't got- 
ten them anywhere. 

One manager covered the 
situation when he stated: "How 
can buslnesi^be expected to be 
good when the government 
clerks are In constant fear of 
k>slng their lob«r' 

Merchants and Duuiufao- 
turers throughout the country- 
are now bringing preasure to 
beex on the White House to 
have the economy thing called 
off. They state themselves as 
believing economy to be a good 
thing but carrying it to ex- 
tremes makes it entirely too 
much so. 

The various representatives 
here of the manufacturers 
of the country have been 
Instructed to put before the 
President their argumen's 
against too much economy. 
One of these arguments Is that 
private savings cuts into the 
amount of money in circulation 
which hurts business — In mak- 
ing- such a plea to the Presi- 
dent the manufacturers are at 
the ^am«;timf> helping the causu 
of th« theatres. Plenty of 
money in the banks, whioh 
President Coolidge advocates, 
never puts plenty of money in 
the box offices. 



Orpheum Treasurer, Short 
$600, WiU Be Prosecuted 

Chicago, April 28. 

Milo C. Jensen, treasurer of the 
Seventh Street, Minneapolis, skipped 
town recently. leaving his ac- 
counts 1600 short. 

In line With its established policy 
of vigorously prosecuting all em- 
ployes guilty of embeszlemeat, 
thefts, or irregularities in the han- 
dling of funds, the Orpheum Cir- 



PALACE WHOLESALE HOLDOVEI 
SIX LAST WEEK'S ACTS THIS Wl 



Many Changes Required When "Names" on Palac 
Bill Retained for Second Week— Decided (Ji 
Thursday After Billing Had Been Set 



No Wdber-FieUs Reunion 
BiD Now— Maybe Later 



The Keith -Albee circuit failed In 
an effort to book a Weber and 
Fields' reonion bill next week when 
the booking office was notified Fay 
Templeton had just been discharged 
from a Philadelphia hospital, fol-* 
lowing an operatloa for tonsllitis. 

The bill may be assembled later 
in the season. It was Intended to 
lM>ok Marie Dressier, Fay Temple- 
ton. Frankie Bailey (now In Cali- 
fornia), De Wolf Hopper, William 
Collier and other former favorites 
from Weber and Fields' Music Hall. 

The conaedians, now In their sec- 
ond week at the Palace, are credited 
with the suggestion. 

Plans are still oh to secure one 
or two of the former Weber and 
Fields^ Music Ha)l artists for next 
week. 



BEN NEE ONE BREAKS DOWN 

Lios Angeles. April 28. 
Ben Nee One. Chinese singer and 
comedian (Pantages circuit), taken 
ill while at the Los Angeles house, 
has been compelled to cancel his 
route due to a nervous breakdown 
following an operation for tonslli- 
tis. It may be the fall before he 
can resume bookings. 



„ cult has had Jensen extradited from 

that Snodgrass is merely a third- Philadelphia to Minneapolis. He 



rate pianist. 



I will have to stand trial very shortly. 



Nadine Qrey Loses Some Sone 
Louisville, April 28. 

After Nadlne Qrey Injured her 
knee while dancing In St. Louis, she 
returned to her home in this city 
and Ust week Vrent Intd the Ken- 
tucky Baptist Hospital for aa oper- 
ation. 

Dr. W. Barnett oWens removed 
a small portion of the Injured boi^e 
und says Miss Ottif (hi private 
life, Mrs. Sam Relder) will shortly 
be ajble to resume stage work. 



Willie Howard's Disks 

Willie Howard appearing cur- 
rently at the Winter Oarden in "Sky 
High" has signed a three years con- 
tract with the Columbia Phono- 
graph Co. It is his first record 
work. Two songs, "Ptaln" and 'The 
Barber of Seville" have already 
been disked. 

When appearing with Eugene, 
tests were made several times but 
it was found Impossible to tell the 
difference in the brothers' voloes 
on the disks. Willie receives $1,000 
for each number and 10 cents 
royalty on each record which will 
retail at 75 cents. 



IN HOSPITAL 

Edward Jacoby, chief electrician, 
Is ill in Post Graduate .Hospital, 
New York, with heart trouble. His 
condition Tuesday was report«d un- 
changed. ' 

Jacoby will be tendered a bonc- 
iflt at i;he 63^ Street theatre, May 10. 
, Kddle Sullivan, manager, Martin 
■ Beck theatre, recently operated upon 
<at the Post Graduate is improving 
j and expects to leave the ha^pital in 
I a few weeks. 



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Stella Lowe's Picture Contract 
JCstelle B r o d y. professionally 

Stella Lowe, starts on a picture 

rontract early in May. 



NCDMAN 

RENIERIANO 

Now playing tenth week at the Coliseum, London, England 
What the Press says: 

"This weeks program at the Coliseum is full of laughter. One of the chief oaiuea Is Renie Riano, who 
not only changes her appearance for each of her caricatures, but seems to change her legs also. We aoilld 
almost swear she had a different pair each time. For 'Bluebeard's Eighth Wife' they were OrtentaQy aagu- 
lar; for the 'loopy child' they are full of straight lines and awkwardness: for the Amerfcian lUpper they are 
demure and graceful, and so on. Above all, everything she does is novel and original. I kear Sir Oswald 
Stoli Is increasingly impressed by the cleverness of this burlesque comedienne, to whoa* (Ifta Tba Star* first 
called attention more than a year ago. She has many advance bookings at tba OoUmwb ^^«* Alhamlmt.'' 



Six of the eight acts of last we 
bill are holding over at the Pa 
New ¥ork. thia week for the 
time there and possibly of vaii 
vine. 

The turns are Wel>er and Pi« 
Blossom S«eley and Co.; 
Trentlnl; Ciasle Loftus; 
Cahlll and Dr. Rockwell and ' 
Merediths; all of whom appeu^ 
the house last week playing tO' 
usual business for this time o(m 
season. 

The holdover bookings ental 
considerable last minute .iwitcB 
of acts for an entire bill had be«i| 
booked for this week. It was 
aged by sending Johnny Dooley 
Stella Mayhew to Boston (to 
^lace Trentlnl and Marie Cahlh). 

Wilda Bennett, scheduled t6 'd« 
but &t the Palace this week'^ibst^ 
poned It for a week and will' 
off. Fenton and Fields ^ 
switched to Keith's, Boston i 
Harry Fox was more than wtll 
to lay oft on account of a i 
throat. Gautler and Pony 
Shifted to the BnShwick, Bro<>kl3i 
Roy Cummlngs was to have double 
the Palace and another New Ypr 
Keith house, so willingly consents 
to play but one. Armand Vecs«]r| 
conductor of the Ritz Carlton kot 
orchestra, who was to play one we 
in vaudeville opening at the 
this • week readily consented to 
postponement which enabled hlnj \ 
rehearse another week. 

Last Week's Business 

The decision to hold over the I 
acts followed the remarkable b« 
ness done by the house and the sv 
cess of the show as a whole fr 
an entertainment angle, 
only changes this week were . 
addition of Lauretta Taylor's nq 
to the galaxy of stars and veter 
and a new No. 1-2 acts to repk 
those of last week. 

All billing and advertising 
had to be changed when the wbg 
sale hold-over was decided uj 
Thursday. 

Unusual back stage harmony 
Isted Ulst week despite the numt 
of "names" and the veteran acts < 
the same bill. Temperaments 
conspicuous by their absence an4i 
star dressing room tangles arosejl 
be unsnarled. The spirit exL 
back ef the footlights was refle 
out front in the spirit and mo 
shown by the entire bill. 



Lillian McNish Divorc 
On Grounds of Adult 

Chicago, April 
Leo Weiskopft secured two 
vorces for theatrical folk last w« 
He got James R. McNish freed 
Lillian McNish. Lillian is a dans 
James Is property man with 
Waybum's "Deml-Tasse Re^ 
He alleges adultery by his. wife 
an unnamed man at the Commerc^ 
Hotel, Washington, D. C. The 
were married Christmas Eve, l»l 
in Hartford. Conn., and separati 
in September, 1924. 

May Fitssimmons, cabaret sir 
has been untied from John Ja 
Fitzsimmons, who deserted her 
New York in March. 1921, tli 
months before their baby was 
They were married in San 
Cisco June 22, 1920. 



SASANAC'S SANITAAIUIC 

The Northwood Sanitarium 
Saranac will have the Theat 
Tuberculosis Sanitarium prefixed j 
a Joint name to distinguish ItJ 
a professional convalescent 

The recent Manhattan oP 
bouse benefit for this sanit 
of which Dr. Edward Mayer is^ 
head resulted in the decision 
cf the 20 beds, 10 be set aside 
cluBlvely for professionals so «•] 
have room always available for ^ 
ailing performer. 



If yon don't Advertise 







Don't Advertise 



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Wednesday, April 29, 1925 



VAUDEVILLE 



VARIETY 



LOETS e-HONTH PROFIT OF $2,945,145 
* EQUALS THAT FOR ALL PREVIOUS YEAR 



• J*. 



L^w*s, Inc., Now Without Single Bank Loan — 
Statement Covers Operations of About 100 Thea- 
tres. Also Subsidiaries Including Metro-Goldwyn 
— $1,300,000 for Depreciation atod Federal Taxes 
— Surplus of $5,673,341 — Cash on Hand March 
15, $2,500,000 ^ 




ft^vLoew's, Inc.. has Issued Its flnan- 
'' cuil statement for the first six 



i; 



moBths of Its fiscal year ending 
Marota 15. It^st. It shows a net profit 
of |S.945,145, almost as much for 
the six months as the entire profit of 
loew's for the previous year, $2,- 
•49,600. 

Since March 15 (not noted oh the 
report) Loew's has paid off all of 
Its bank loans, amounting to $1.- 
600,000, and at this date does not 
owe a dollar to any bank. 

Loew's has slightly over 1,000.000 
shares of common stock outstand- 
ing, Loew's pays $2 dividend, at 
present annually per share. Its sur- 
plus as of March IB was $5,675,341, 
with cash on hand at that date |2.- 
516,717. The itemized statement ap- 
pears on this page. 

The statement covers the opera- 
tion of about 100 Loew theatres 
playing Vaudeville and pictures. It 
Includes all of Loew's subsidiaries, 
taking in the Metro-Goldwyn picture 
business. According to report the 
Metro-Goldwyn share of the large 
profit is minor through M-G having 
rented Its feature pictures the past 
■eaaon at a comparatively low price 
ft>r cost and merit of product. 

Currently the Loew's circuit of 
theatres will be augmented by 
around 10 new houses. Among them 
are theatres proposed as new Loew 
adjuncts in different cities and 
others leased since March 15. 

On the statement is an Item of 
|1,300,C00. composed of an estimate 
•( 1685,195 for Federal taxes and 
t715.37S for depreciation. 



,' Kouns* Picture Time 

A tour of the larger picture 
•^kouses probably will be made by 
"the Kouns Sisters. They open at 
Worn, Philadelphia, and at a re- 
ported most agreeable salary. 



"Charleston" Stampede 



In 'the different Charleston- 
contests that New York vaude- 
ville houses have be»n holding 
of late, the management has 
permitted colored dancers to 
compete with whites. The rec- 
ent Fifth avenue contest was 
won by a colored chap. 

At the City last week the 
house ran a "Charleston" and 
set aside Tuesday for colored 
conetstants only. The winners 
competed with the whites in 
the finals April 24. 

The "Charleston" has been 
a pick-up for many of the 
dancers and as a result of the 
cash awards in different hous- 
es, a stampede among the boys 
and girls of all neighborhoods 
to master the dance has start- 
ed. 



Money for Fred Allen 

Fred Allen, the "nut" monologlst 
and comedian from the "Green- 
wich Village Follies," opens this 
week at aa out of town K.-A. 
house. 

Allen Is originally from vaudeville 
but the bookers refused to take 
him seriously. Musical comedy 
snared him and has«kept him busy 
for the past four seasons. He comes 
back to the big time at a price. 



Marcus Loew Buys Yacht 

A gasoline burning yacht, 85 feet 
long and called the "Alice W," built 
in 1924. haa been purchased by Mar- 
cus Loew to ornament the dock on 
hl8 Delamer Estate oa Long Is- 
land. 

The ship can carry 40 people and 
has a crew ot fir*. 



STANLEYS DIVORCED; 
PROPERTY TO WIFE 



$100 Weekly Alimony— Three 

Children with Mother— 

Desertion Grounds 



Chicago, April 2S. 

Stan Stanley has been divorced 
by his wife, Mae Stanley, suing in 
the Superior Court here before 
Judge Lewis. The wife alleged de- 
sertion; 

Stanley has agreed ' - deed over 
all his property In Atlantic City and 
in the State of New York, and In 
addition to pay $100 a week as ali- 
mony for the support of Mrs. Stan- 
ley and their two children. 

The court awarded custody ot the 
children to the mother. The Stan- 
leys were married July 11. 1910, and 
lived together until 1920. 



Teresa Gaudsmith Refused 
To live with Husband 

Chicago, April 28. 

Teresa Gaudsmith, said to have 
a dog act In vaudeville, married 
August Visser in Pittsburgh, Oct. 
13, 1922. The marriage ceremony 
was performed In the courthouse. 
Immediately after the nuptials 
Teresa is said to have refused to 
cohabit with her husband. She has 
not lived with him since. 

Judge Lewis of the local Superior 
Court has Indicated he will grant 
Vlsser's petition for divorce. Visser 
is also a vaudevilllan. He was rep- 
resented In court by Leon A. Berez- 
nlak. 



Variety's Special Service Department 



Beginning with this issue Variety will innovate the "Special 
Service Department." The innovation will be a co-operative serv- 
ice for the big time vaudeville booker and the artist playing the 
small or intermediate time, giving the booker the benefit of Va- 
riety's trained observers and giving the artist deemed worthy of 
big time consideration an advance agent, which will bring him to 
the attention of the booker where the latter finds it intposslble to 
personally see an act. 

The department is Inaugurated solely for co-operation. The 
growth of small time and independent vaudeville has made it physi- 
cally impossible for the limited number of men who book the big 
time to see every new act. even when the act is playing houses 
booked through their own organization. 

Too Much Territory 

Although these bookers have assistants who catch acts, the num- 
ber of assistants is also limited In comparison to the territory In- 
volved. Vaudeville agents who catch these acts in small time 
houses and recommend them for "showings" are invariably told the 
booker Is not Interested unless he can see the act himself. 

Variety's new act reviews, which are filed for reference by all 
of the vaudeville booking agencies, are many times used by the 
booker as a criterion when he decides to take a chance on an act 
he hasn't seen. The new department will not Intet^fere with Variety's 
New Acts department, but will augment that department by pick- 
ing those acts considered worthy of big time attention and group- 
ing them in the special department with some signed comment by 
the reviewer. The comment will be brief description with any 
constructive criticism required and why the critic believes It is of 
big time calibre and possibilities. 

The system will be similar to that used by big league baseball 
clubs In scouting. Instead of the scouts covering the minor 
leagues with roving commissions. Variety's reviewers will catch 
small time shows in and about the metropolis and recommend any 
acts seen which qualify In the reviewer's opinion for big time con- 
sideration. 

When an act Is reviewed and direction, production or material is 
found lacking, if the artist possesses big time talents, the com- 
ment will include the necessary recommendations. 

In addition to being classified, acts of this calibre will receive 
the regular New Act notice for review in detail. 



COSinNG'S Aim-SinVDATS 

Cornl/ig, N. T., April 28. 

An anti-Sunday movie ordinance 
in all likelihood will be adopted by 
the Corning Common Council at Its 
next session. The ordinance com- 
mittee has been Instructed to pre- 
sent such a resolution. 

Corning has had Sunday films for 
15 years, and was one. of the first 
cities In the sUte to allow them. 
Reformers have made several at- 
tempts to ban them In the past but 
without success. 



10% Oflf for "Cheaters" 
Leaving Scenery at Home 

Acts carrying special sets that 
have been in the habit of book- 
ing independent dates and leav- 
ing their scenery at home as a 
measure of economic frugality, 

have been finding themselves "out" 
through a decision handed down 
by Independent bookers this week 
whereby deductions of 10 per cent, 
will be made from salaries of those 
guilty of violations. 

Several acts booked In the first 
half came under the new ruling as 
an example to chronic "cheaters." 



Loew's Coney Island 

A house at Coney Island seating 
3,000 and which will be In readiness 
to open about Decoration Day. has 
been taken over by the Loew Cir- 
cuit. 



5 N. V. A. SHOWS 



The five New York benefit per- 
formances for the National Vaude- 
ville Artist's Sick and Benefit Fund 
will be held simultaneously Sunday 
evening. May S, at the Metropolitan. 
Hippodrome, Manhattan, Amster- 
dam and Knickerbocker. 

In addition to the New York City 
benefit shows N. V. A. shows will 
be given In Chicago and Lo« 
Angeles on the same date. 

A souvenir program will contain 
many pages, mostly advertising. 



Blossom Seeley Drops From Palace 
Blossom Seeley retired from the 

Palace bill Monday, but will finish 

the week as headilner at the Albee, 

Bropklyn. 
Miss Seeley waa supposed to 

double both houses, but the sore 

throat of Bennle Fleldsf^er partner, 

made that impossible. 



ASSETS 

Current and working: ••r.«»<»i« 

Cash ••• 12.515.7"." 

RecelvaJsles: 
Accounts receivable...... ..• |9i6,964.i» 

Notes receivable : 271,01«.»i 

Due from affiliated cor- 
porations (less than 100% ...... 

awnad> 5S1.138.2* 

^'^"•**^ : 1.719,109.01 

Inventories: 

Film productions In proc- ^ 
ess, completed and re- 
leased (after amortlza- ,..„„. 

tion) |8.97«.318.0t 

Film advertising acces- „. .. 

series ' ^''''*»*-" 

Theatre and studio supplies 179,740.00 ...-erTx* 

Advances: 

To motion picture pro- 
ducers, secured by film 
productions $1,330,128.64 

Mortgage and interest pay- 

merits 176.497.«7 

'"^"^ 1,60M26.21 

Total current and ....«„, aai» •• 

working assets f 15,087,00981 

Investments: 

In affiliated corporations $4,710,802.81 

Deposit on leaJses and con- 
tracts 344,200.24 

Miscellaneous 223.818.80 ,._„«„,,. 

. 6,278,821. 8« 

Property 100% owned: 

Land « 14.016,703.95 

Building.s and equipment 17,669,600.77 

Leaseholds 307.498.84 

$22,483,703.58 

Less reserve for depreciation 3.199,755.39 ... .„ 
19,28J.»48.17 

Deferred 669.084.98 

Lea.ses, contracts and good will 10,957.86J.7t 

$ei,166,C2T.»4 



LOEWS INCORPORATED 

AND 
SUBSIDIARY CORPORATIONS— 100% OWNED 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET, MARCH 15, 1«28 
LIABILITIES 



Current: 

Accounts payable $1.727,12I.I5 

Notes payable l,9n.MtM 

Theatre admission taxes.... 89,687JS 
Federal Income taxes (net). 68,28041 
Advances from afllliated cor- 
porations 143,8M.4S 

Dividends payable March SI ' 

Bonds, mortgages and collateral trust obli- 
gations of subsidiary corporations 

Subsidiary corporation stock outstanding:. 

(Metro-Goldwyn pfd.) ..•'. 

Deferred credits: 

Securities from tenants $220,0S0.6t 

Film rentals received in ad- 
vance 72l.082.tl 

Reserve for theatre overhead 306,672.»l 



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$l.<04,608.91 
6I0,S»0.0» 

. •,030.22S.0f 
4,4S0,«68.94 



1.249,716.88 
366,831.16 



Reserve for Federal taxes, current period.. 
Capital stock and surplus: 
Capital stock outstanding: 

1,060,780 shares without par ralue 2«,280,868.14 

Surplus: 

Surplus, September 1, 1924 $8,788,978.26 
Net profit for 28 weeks 

ended March 15, 1926... 2,946.141.67 

$6,734,121.92 
Dividend paid Dec. 31, 1924 630,390.00 



Dividend declared, payabla 
March 31. 1925 

Surplus, March 16, 1955 



$6,20t.7tl.92 
6tO.S90.«0 



6,<73,841.9> 

$51,168,527 9« 



OPERATING STATEMENT 
September 1. 1924. to March 16. 1921 

Including All Subsidiary and Affllliited Corporations 
Gross income: 

Theatre receipts, rentals and 
aales of films and acces- 
sories $28,760,836.05 

Rentals of stores and offices. 875.470.81 :' .*. . 

Booking fees and commis- 
sions .: 286,«26.9» 

Miscellaneous income 2S4.187.S0 — 

$30,177,121.14 

Expenses: 

Theatres and office buildings. $14,426,941.68 

Film distribution 8.>3e,599.71 

Amortization of films 3,161,004.66 

Film advertising accessories 283,437.61 
Producers' share of film 

rentals $,674,203.63 

24.780,187.18 

Operating profit before depreciation and 

Federal taxes $5,398,933.96 

Depreciation of buildings and 

equipment $715,873.61 

Federal taxes, estimated 586,195.05 

1,300.568.56 

$4,096,365.40 

Minority interestM' share, affili- 
ated corporations $706,942.08 

T,oew's. Inc., share undistrib- 
uted, affiliated corporations. 289,135.92 

996,078.00 

$3,100,387.40 
Dividends p.ild on subsidiary's stock out- 
standing (Metro-Goldwyn. pfd.) 155.143.73 

Net profit transferred to surplus $'.',945,143 67 



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VARIETY 



VAUDEVILLE 






w^y^^l r ifis^^rw p»_vi?wf 



Wednesday, April 28, I92i 



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Governor Smith and Mayor Hylan Endorse N,. V, A, Drive 



State of New York 

ExecutiTe Chamber 

Albany 



April 22, 1925. 



My dear Mr. Albce: " . 

Vaudeville and its artists are especially respected and 
beloved by the people of New York because it was in our 
town and in our State that this fine amusement first took 
form and extended into a national institution. There never 
has been a time that the public have not been asking vaude- 
ville artists to do something in behalf of some good cause 
charity, religion, relief work and everything that needed 
help. The artists of vaudeville have never failed, individ- 
ually or collectively, to respond to such opportunity for the 
help of others. 

Now that the National Vaudeville Artists are to hold 

their Annual Carnival Show in five of the finest and largest 

theatres in New York, or in the world, I wish to say that 

both as a citizen and as an Executive I will be with them 

on the night of May third, if not in person, surely in spirit. 

The artists of vaudeville have helped our city, our State 

and our nation with ceaseless services of kindness, of 

patriotism and of unselfish devotion to the big and fine 

things of life. 

Sincerely yours, 

ALFRED SMITH 

'"' =''<>>. Governor 



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City of New York 
OflRce of tbe Mayor 



April 22, 1925. 



E. F. Albee, Esq. 
Palace Theatre Building 

1564 Broadway, New York 

Dfear Sir: 



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It is a great pleasure to me to furnish a word of endorse- 
ment of your great movement in behalf of the sick and 
dbabled vaudeville artists. Many people may have to be 
reminded that the life of these entertainers, who contribute 
so much to our delight, edification and diversion when our 
day's work is over and theirs is only half done, is a hazard- 
ous one and full of hardships, resulting in many casualties ; 
and distress among the members is often widespread and 
calls for help. / \ 

I send my best wishes for the success of the drive and 
hope that a large and enthusiastic attendance will respond 
generously at all the benefit performances, so that your fund 
will be raised to a figure that will meet every worthy case 
requiring relief. . '' -' 

Sincerely yours, 

JOHN F. HYLAN 

: ^. Mayor 



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Editor Variety: — ^I want. to con- 
tradict a report In this week's 
Variety that Clark and Verdi will 
reunite. 

Verdi has had a half dozen part- 



ners since we separated, but I am 
still going along and doing fine. 

Eddie Clark. , 

(Clark and VUiani.) 



INCORPORATIONS 

New York 

Edyth Totten Theatre, New York 
county. Theatre proprietors, etc.; 
capital, 1,500 shares, no par; direc- 
tors, R. M. Fanning. E. T. Fanning, 
F. L. Holt. Attorney. F. L. Holt. 94 
Broadway. 

The FS«st Night, New York coun- 
ty. Theatrical, motion pictures; 
capital, 100 shares, no par; dlrec- 
tor.s, Rose Rosenblum. C. F. Collins, 
S. R. Goldlng, Attorney S, R. 
Golding, 299 Brbadway. 

Girlfriend, Inc., New York cou'.ity. 
Productions; capital, 600 shares, no 
per; directors, L. Schwab, F. Nlan- 
del, It, Ij. Cassidy. Attorneys, 
O'Brien & Cassidy, 36 West 44th 
' street. 

Paras Court Amusement Corp., 
Brooklyn. Pictures, etc.; capital, 
$5,000; directors, 8. P. Scotto, Jo- 
seph Parascandola, A. B. Parascan- 
dola. Attorney, A. B. Parascandola, 
50 Court street. 

Fsrri Movie Co., Bronx. Pictures; 
capital, $5,000; directors, AttlUo 
Tallaferri, Romlo Tallaferrl, Max 
Ecker. Attorneys, Eisenberg & 
Eise;iberg, 1476 Broadway. 

Wslnsoff Amusement Corp., 
Brooklyn. Theatrical, pictures; 
capital, $6,000; directors, Borach 
Ksssler, Jacob Weinsoff, B. Etting- 
er. Attorney, Bertrand Ettlnger, 
60 Court street, Brooklyn. 

Court Baseball Co., Manhattan. 
Amusements; capital, 600 shares, no 
pai-; directors, Q/ R. McKay, R. S. 
Turnbull. J. G. Turnbull. Attorney, 
J. O. Turnbull, 120 Broadway. 

Forsst Park Whip Co., Manhat- 
j 9f a. A*H>Pe>!»yPt ; flevjcep; . papital, 



$510,000; directors, David Paris, 
Benjaml.i Lerch, William Broady. 
Attorney, Jacob Axelrod, 305 Broad- 
way. 

International House, New York 
County. Theatres, masquas, pag- 
eants, pictures; capital, 500 shares 
preferred stock; directors, B. S. 
Herkimer, i. Kraft, A. V. Nyholm. 
Attorneys, Herkimer & Weis, 25 
West 43d street. 

A. R. Grimm Orchestra Circuit, 
Buffalo. Capital. $50,000; directors, 
A. R. Grimm, J. C. Schosek.A. F. 
Grimm. Attorney. F. W. Stephens, 
Jackson building, Buffalo. 

Sunset Park - Recreation Corp., 
New York County. Capital, $200,000; 
directors, H. W. Paprocki, F. C. 
Taylor, C. J. Ferris. Attorneys, 
Tolins & Jacobson, $61 Broadway. 

Treadwell Productions, Manhat- 
tan. Theatrical, pictures; capital, 100 
shares, no par; directors, S. Tread- 
well, W. O. McOeehan, J. Murry. At- 
torney, S. M. Helman, 152 West 42d 
street. 

Ida 8. Corporation, Brooklyn. 
Hotels, picture theatres; capital, 
$1,000; directors, Jacob Sommer, Ida 
Sommer, J. Brewster Roe. Attor- 
neys, Dulen & Roe, 41 Park Row. 

Besch Skooter, M a n h a 1 1 bjh . 
Amusement devices; capital, 40,-' 
000; directors, D. Paris, Benjamin 
Lerch, William Brody. Attorney, 
J. Axelrad, 305 Broadway. 

Connecticut 

Kiddie Park Corp., New Haven; 
capital, $50,000; amsemenfs. Incor- 
porators: Thomas R. Fltz.slmmons, 
Walter A. Fltzsimmon.'i (New 
Haven) and Lewis I* Field (West 
Haven)* ••■ «•••■ -••»»••»•-•••• ■ 



JUDGMENTS 

Thos. J. Shanlsy, Jr.; B. Altman & 
Co.; $89.68. , 

Perry Newton; McPBITbin Radio 
Corp.; 1177.90. 

Walter C. Jordan; Charles & Co.; 
$278.98. 

Shuffis Along, Inc.; J. T. Brymn; 
$2,558.66. 

Margaret C. Frazee; C. Forster et 
af.; $1,233.31. 

Nicholas KssssI; Austin, Nichols 
& Co.; $272.14. , 

Nobis Sissis; N. T. Tel. Co.; 
$36.78. 

Stags Arts Corp; N. T. Frame & 
Picture Co.; $634.25. 



MABRIAGES 

Samuel Goldwyn to Frances How- 
ard, April 23. at Jersey City, N. J. 

Albert Warner to Mrs. Bessie Sie- 
gel, April 23, at New York City. 

Jules Glaenzer to Kendall Lee, 
dancer, April 23, at St. James Lu- 
theran church. New York. 

Arthur Murray, dancing instruc- 
tor, to" Kathryn Kohnfelder, non- 
professional, April 24. at Vanderbilt 
Hotel, New York City. 

Drew Pearson, son of Paul M. 
Pearson, head of the Swarthmore 
system of Chautauquas, was mar- 
ried ^t Long Beach, Cal., recently 
to Felicia Gizycka, the great grand- 
daughter of Joseph Medill, founder 
of the Chicago "Tribune." 

Walter Roles, connected with Le 
Comte & Flesher. was married in 
Chicago, last week to Mary Vaii. 
non-professIonaL Roles was agent- 
Ing "My China Doll" this season. 

Velda Callahan, l>ongvlew, Cal., 
to Louis C. TIndall, Fort Worth, ro- 
deo riders, last week. / 



KEW ACTS 

Marlon Sunshine (Tempest and 
Sunshine) with Henry Colligan at 
the piano and Lawrence Gold. 

Roscoe Ails, assisted by Katie 
Pullman, Delano Dell, Olive Vemell 
and an orchestra of seven. 

Baker and Jackson have dissolved 
with Mary Baker, forming a new al- 
liance with Beryl Gray. 

Will Mahoney ("Scandals") will 
return to vaudeville pending re- 
hearsals of the now "Scandals." 

Werner Janssen, composer, has 
formed a vaudeville alliance with 
Elsa Gray. 

The vaude partnership between 



Maude Fealy and Grax:e Valentine 
has b«en dissolved with' Miss Valen- 
tine returning to the leglt in "Great 
Scott." Mi*8 Fealy has signed with 
Rycroft A Perrin, producers, to head 
a new playlet. Wilfred Young and 
Master Anderson will appear in her 
support. 

Homer and Lind Revue (C). 

Reno, Bodle and Reno (3). 

Sybil and Gladys Fooshee (S). 

Roscoe Alls and Kate Pullman (9). 

Wilton and Capron (2). 

Bobby Hlgglns and Co. (4). 

Dorothy Casey (1). 

Ah San and Jo (2). 

Jackson and Taylor (S). 

Jack and Harry Tower. 

Mantilla and Flynn (4). 

Howard and Ross (2). 

Sabina and Leo (3). 

Miller, Marks and orchestra (9). 

Jules Albertl Co. (12). 

Parker, Rand and Cagney (3). 

Marlon Sunshine and Co. ($). 

Gates and Finley (2). 

Duhnage and Kitty (2). 

Jack^-and Rita La Pearl (2). 

Bell and Bevan (2). 

Wilda Bennett (1). 

Armand Vescey and Rltz Orches- 
tra. 

Burt and Lehmann (2). 

Van and O'Donnell (2). ^ 

Phillips and Holt (2).- 

Gerald Grlffln (2). 

Fred Allen (l). 

Renee Noel and Walter Perclval, 
new skit by Damon Runyon. 

Barney Barton has shelved his 
former revue because of in- 
ability to get what he considers a 
right price from the bookers. He is 
organizing another which will In- 
clude himself Elsie Barton, the 
O'Brien Sisters and Joe King's or- 
chestra of five pieces. 

Blossom Seeley and Co. are 
doubling from the Palace to the 
Albee, Brooklyn, this week and Dr. 
Rockwell is doubling the Palace and 
Proctor's Mt. Vernon. 



If you don't Advertise in 

Doo'i AdvertUe 



ILL AHD IHJITBED 

Kay Annis ("The Grab Bag") re^ 
cently left that show to undergo an 
operation for appendicitis. Miss An<< 
nis is convalescing and will spendl 
the summer with her parents M 
Maine. 

Bob Sherman has left Saranao 
and is now at Fletcher Fai^i 
Bloomingdale., N. T. 

Leonard Hicks, proprietor of th4 
Hotels Lorraine and Grant, Chicago^ 
is out of the hospital after an opvtm^ 
ation. 1 

Paul Mix, cowboy single, is out of 
the Alexian Brothers' Hospital, Chl» 
cago, and has resumed his act. Jj 

Three members of "Plain Jans,** 
last Wednesday. were Injured 
as the train in which they arrived 
in Merlden, Conn., at 11.45 a. m. 
pulled Into the station. They ar« 
Alma Chester. Maybelle Foley and 
Ruth Foley. The three were stand- 
ing in the aisle of a coach when tht' 
train was brought to a sudden stop 
by being "flagged" at the southern 
end of the station. They wersi 
thrown to the floor. Miss Chester 
and Maybelle Foley suffered several 
bruises and lacerations on their 
arms and bodies, and Ruth Foler 
suffered a sprained wrist and hei* 
left hip was bruised badly. M1b« 
Chester is one of the principal*- 
The two Foleys are chorus girls. -| 

Bernard Sussman, stage managed 
Empire, New York, injured by fail- 
ing flower pot during performance) 
"The Dove"; at St Vincent's Hos* 
pital. I 

Rosa Ponselle forced to cancal' 
appearance with Metropolitan Op'* 
era Company at Atlanta, Wedne«^ 
day night; ton8llll'.;s. 4 

Charles Dubuque, assistant man* 
ager of the Palace Music Hall, Chl^ 
cago; is at home with a serious ill»| 
ness. 'i 



IN AND OUT 1 

Tom Swift (and Co.) at the 81i^ 
St., New York, last week contract"^ 
ed influenza, forcing the act off th4 
bill after Thursday night. Friday 
evening Ted and Betty Healy flllo4 
in. Getta Ardien and Co. went on 
Saturday afternoon and nnished tho 
week. Swift's Illness may keep him 
off for about two weeks. 

Jack Rose dropped out of <he 
Hippodrome. New York. Wedncs.lay, 
wWi Oscar Lorraine substituted. 



W«4iieMli7. April «, IMC 



VAUDEVILLE 



VARIETY 



fERSHING NIGHT 

IS BRILLIANT 

AFFAIR 

Ceneral Receives Tribute 

Through Actors' Post 

of American Legion 



. Climazingr » banquet tendered 
General John J. Pershing:, retired 
Sommander of the U. S. Army at 
Jfcf tJ. V. A. Clubhouse Saturday 
jblght, a brilliant testimonial i>er- 
'Ibrroance was tendered the A. E. F. 
•hleftain at the Hippodrome, the 
4{unctlon beginning there at 11 
•'clock and holding a capacity house 
Virtually Intact until 2:40. 

Both events combined in the na- 
tional tribute to General Pershing, 
Originated by the National Vaude- 
Tille Artists, American Legion Post, 
'iio. 690, and joined by the Ameri- 
can Legion. The N. V. A. Post pre- 
sented the General with a bronze 
%U8t relief on the Hip stage, towards 
the close of the performance- Gen- 
•raJ Pershing responded. He was 
flanked by half a dosen leglonaires 
who had been decorated with the 
Congressional Medal of Honor. The 
General said he had received these 
men at his headquarters at Chau- 
mont, France, and it was a pleasure 
to again meet them. The war heroes 
occupied a stage box as guests of 
the General who was also attended 
by James A. Drain, national com- 
toander of the American Legion. 
Prominent Paopl* There 

The national aspect of the trib- 
ute was shown by the host of prom- 
inent personages present, state 
governors, governmental represent- 
atives, attaches of foreign embas- 
sies and consuls adorning the boxes 
along with many be-medaled ofll- 
oers of the Army and Navy. 

Commander Drain in an address 
spoke of the endowing of the Amer- 
tcan Legion, which is progressing 
tn other states. The object of the 
fond he explained was the cars of 
orphans and widows of America's 
war dead. 

The American Legion head stated 
Glenn Condon, head of the N. V. A. 
Post, broached the tribute plans 
sometime ago. Drain was surprised 
there had l>een actors in the comlMit 
fliyislons of the A. B. F., and was 
Informed by Condon that 1,000 ac- 
tors were in ths trenches. 

The Hip was donated through 
Ihe courtesy of Col. E. P. Albee and 
the performance under the direction 
df Mark A. Luescher, with Mr. Con- 
don. Allan K. Foster and B. Louis 
Bauer the stage directors. 

Senator James BL Walker was 
Blaster of ceremonies. Massed I>ands 
and orchestras gave the perform- 
ance high color. "Wben the Army 
B*nd of Washington started the 
proceedings with war melodies, 
there were plenty of thrills as Indi- 
cated by much spontaneous ap- 
plause. The army's band in combi- 
nation with the 18th Infantry Band. 
I^rt Slocum and the U. S. Navy 
Band. Brooklyn Navy Yard, was 
lead by Lt. Com. John Philip Sousa 
Uter in the evening. 

Cantor Kissed Pershing 

The massed orchestras of the RI- 
▼oli, Rialto and Criterion played 
elassical Jaxs under the conduction 

u'^' ""*** Relsenfeld. There were 
ether stage hands, including George 
Olsen's comblnaUon which appeared 
with Eddie Cantor. Cantor shook 
the General's hand and on exiting 
«3«ed the famous leader on the 
forehead The general blushed 
with pleasure. 

The General had many laughs, but 
none so hearty as that aroused by 
«oy Cummlngs who slid into his 
«P from the stage apron. Van and 
Schenck tickled with comedy lyrics 
*n«J Tom Lewis had the house glg- 
K'lng with the noted leader. Weber 
•nd Fields on straight did their 
•hare after Hitchy stepped to Intro- 
hand *"** ■■'"* ^*'* Generals 
f ""'"'■^ '''«"«'«'■ and the doughboys 
cellently with "Homeland." Two 
cl^! ?^ '*■* Metropolitan sang- 
Carmela Ponsello and Anna Fitz- 
■t^fn/ ."*""y I^onard did his 
P^u, J'''"'<^<'M White Deer and 
t-ep >y De Albrew danced a cycle. 
pJiilu* "^*"'" referred to In General 
o» .J"^" 'P*«<='»' ''a* well down 
.„., program, concluded by a 
tableau 'The Spirit of The Amerl- 



ft 

f 



Cans as Admission Fee 

Shenandoah, la., April 28. 

Tin cans were at a premium 
Saturday night, for the climax 
of clean-up and palnt-up week 
set aside in Mayor H. E. Dea- 
tor's proclamation, the Em- 
press theatre, of which C. J. 
Latta la manager, admitted 
any youngster to the Saturday 
matinee who appeared with 
two old tin cans. 

They were piled up in front 
of the theatre and hauled away 
as part of the clean-up cam- 
paign. 



can Legion." with Blanche Bates re- 
citing the ideals of the Legion. The 
war workers were represented in 
this ambitious efTort, which had a 
chorus of widows and orphans — 
the People's Chorus of New York. 
The Keith's toys band played the 
muffled drums for the tableau. 

The banquet was radioed by WJZ, 
while the performance was placed 
on the air through WEAP. 

Pershing's Gold Life Pass 
As the guest of honor at the din- 
ner, the general said be had always 
harbored an Idea he was cut out for 
some kind of an artist or other and 
that perhaps It was a vaudeville 
artist. He also confessed that in 
his youth he had been considered a 
fair buck dancer and in retaliation 
for the honor thrust ujwn him told 
the bookers present that he would 
be at their service any time to re- 
place 'fall outs" from bills. 

Later, when presented with a gold 
pass to all Keith -Albee theaties by 
former Senator J. Henry Walters on 
behalf of the K-A circuit, he read 
the Inscription, which Includes Gen- 
eral Per.shlng and friends, and sug- 
gested that anyone present he 
should happen across In a lobby of 
a Keith theatre he would be glad 
to take In with him at any time. 

As a climax General Pershing 
made an impassioned plea that show 
folks and New Yorkers support the 
American Legion $5,000,000 drive for 
an endowment fund to be launched 
next month. The Income from the 
fund is to be used to care for wound- 
ed and disabled war veterans and 
their dependents. National Com- 
mander James A. Drain of the 
American Legion preceded General 
Pershing's plea, telling of the work 
that the legion has thus far ac- 
complished with limited funds and 
winding up with a tribute to the 
guest of honor, both as a leader and 
as a man. 

Among the other speakers were 
WUl Hays, Roar Admiral Charles 
P. Plunkett, Joseph T. Fanning, rep- 
resenting ths B. P. O. E.; Acting 
Secretary of War Dwlgbt F. Davis 
and Major General SummeralL 



10-Aa BILI^ 
AND CUT SCALES 



Norwich, Conn., Benefits 
by Opposition Vaude. 



Norwich, Conn., April U. 

Ths vaudeville flgbt waged be- 
tween the Palace and Broadway 
continues without Indications of a 
trues and with ths local patrons 
getting ths break during ths con- 
troversy. 

Ths Palace is an independent 
booked house with bills supplied 
by the Dow Agency, New York, 
while the Broadway is booked 
through the Kelth-AJbee Family 
Department. For several months 
each had been operating with five 
act bills. Lately they have gone 
to seven and now both are playing 
10-act bills on a split week basis 
and also resorting to ail manners 
of price slashing to win patronage. 



A similar condition existed last 
summer l)€tween two houses In New 
Brunswick, N. J. One was also an 
independent house while the other 
was aligned to a standard small time 
circuit. In this Instance the inde- 
pendent claimed victory when the 
other house supplanted vaudeville 
with stock attractions. 



RETUENS POR FANTAGES 
Charles Althoff has been routed 
by the Pantages Circuit opening at 
Minneapolis. May It. The booking 
is a retura engagement. 



"VARIETT ADVERTISING NO PAY-FIGHT 



By FRANK VAN HOVEN 

The fint of a teriet of articles requested from the thow people who 
are known to have frequently employed this paper as an advertising 
medium. They have teen asked why and what results they have felt 
or observed. -f 

Editor Variety: 

Re your letter asking me why I 
have stuck to your paper so long. 

If you could tour with me a few 
weeks you would want mors for the 
space. 

But a little over three years from 
now when the ad will have been In 
21 years I want it for nothing and 
I want the number to be the Van 
Hoven number. I have thousands 
that want to be represented in that 
Issue, and around Chicago alone I 
can pick up 20,000. I am already 
selling the Idea as a try and it's a 
winner. I meet a man from the 
Rotary Club. He a?lM me to go here 
for charity. I do. I get his card 
and the cards of many of his friends 
that mean something. I show them 
Variety and tell them I want a dol- 
lar and only a dollar four yeart 
from now. They all want to throw 
the dollar at me right then and 
there. My scrap-book holds thou- 
sands of these that will make good. 
Every actor I know will take a 
dollar. That's ail I ask and do I 
know thousands of others and from 
the big people full pages I liaveiKe 
already. 

O. O. Mclntyre said to m« that 
while he was in Mexico he read my 
page. I said I was going to take U 
out and he said, please don't. 

I am going to Paris this summer 
for two weeks, and back here and 
while there am going to flash a cou- 
ple of pages. 

Crazy On and Off 

I have a scrap-book full of write- 
ups and I have wrlteups where I got 
the notice over the show, and others 
similar. 

Van Hoven proves he's as crazy 
on the stage as his adds. 

My add got Dave Chasen with 
"Vanities" and he collects weekly 
where as before he was looking for 
Sundays. 

My agent, Eddie Keller, thinks I'm 
the hardest man in the world to do 
business with, but agrees I'm right. 
I have three salaries and the lowest 
Is the lowest I wiU accept I make 
that particular price very fair and 
therefore never have a bit of trou- 
ble. There are no long wires dick- 
ering. I want so much and that's 
Van Hoven's pries and I work al- 
ways. 

I was offered a route of 40 weeks 
last year east. I told Eddto in a 
wire I was due west and that was 
the end. In a few days I had a 
western route. 

Doesnl Need New York 
I play every thing. I duck New 
York all I can. I don't need New 
York. I can play Wilkes Bhrre 
and be new, and my ad in Variety 
tells them 'l am still alive and 
growing. Wilkes Barrs pays me 
what I ask and I pack them tn. I 
am a Provincial favorite where 
favorites are not forgotten, both in 
n. S. A. and England. 



I was talking to a very big news- 
paper man and I asked him what 
he thought of my reception at the 
I'alace on my return from England 
which according to Jolo's watch 
lasted over two minutes and didn't 
he think it was strange that I 
should get this after being away 
for Ave years. Ha said, "but. Van. 
you were never away, that ad in 
Variety kept you here." 

I know one dozen and more man- 
agers in England that haven't 
missed a copy of Variety since 1916. 

I have received from all over 
the world, and I mean all over the 
world, letters asking me for a 
photo. 

Van Rubbering 

I have made It my business to 
find out In all places how the paper 
sells and I will tip you right here 
that since you've been rushing it 
out earlier It's a hot piece of read- 
ing. 

My flrst ad wa» on the back 
page and many others were there 
too. and little by little they died 
out. I used to laugh. 

t see Royal Baking Powder signs 
and have seen them sinccT I was a 
kid and Smith Brothers of cough 
fame are perhaps both dead, but 
there's a blotter In my room and 
both the long beards look right at 
me. 

I panned Gus Sun because I 
I played his time and his managers 
capned me, and the only letter I 
got from Gus was a card reading: 
"Keep me posted as to y-tur where- 
abouts."' 

I wrote him a letter from Hunt- 
ington. W. Va.. that lasted pages. 
In reply Gus sent a postal which I 
still have saying that the report on 
my act in Wheeling showed that 
Mr. Schafer canceled me and that 
made me hot. 

Mr. Shafer can h.ive Van Ifovon 
now any time at $1,000 a week and 
a full week. But Gus sure did 
turn out to be a real fellow. 
Handling Money 

I collect my sala»y wee^ciy minus, 
the commlBsicn and at the same 
time I send a certain sum to the 
bnnk and forget that I ever earned 
it and that my ad money. 

If you want a pood collar you 
buy an Arrow and If you want a 
good act, that is making American 
vaudeville or I mean to say helping, 
then get that fellow you see on the 
second page weekly, and you'd be 
surprised to know how many peo- 
ple see it that have never been be- 
hind a stage in their lives. 

Don't underestimate t'.iat Van- 
Hoven Number In Variety. It will 
be over a hundred thousand and all 
Woolworth stuff, quick pay and 
cash, small stuff in the main Tvith 
a few wow ads. But they don't 
count, they are hard to collect. 

Please remember this Van Hoven 
Number Is my brother, Harrys idea. 
J^'ratifc Tan Hoven. 



Fox's New 14th Street 

Plans have gone through ths Wil- 
liam Fox offlcss for a new theatre 
in 14th street where Fox now has 
the control of several bouses la the 
eastern section of ths downtown 
thoroughfare, which includes the 
City, with a mixed policy, and the 
Academy, playing pictures. 

The new theatre wlU have the 
site, 120-1S8 B. 14th, now occupied 
by the Liggett drug store in the 
middle ot that bloclc Ths space 
Is 145x140. 



COLORED TEAM SUIHO 

Greenlee and Drayton, colored 
team, are suing Joseph Foster and 
John Marino, operators of "Aces 
and Queens," colored show at the 
Lafayette theatre. New York, for 
$525 salary, due on a two weeks' 
contract at $350 a week from March 
30 to April It, 192S. 

They were only paid 1176 and are 
.suing for the balance through Kend- 
ler and Goldstein. 



JONES' PALACE SUMMER RUN 

Isham Jones and orchestra may 
play the Palace, New Tork, tor a 
run this summer. Negotiations are 
now on. If consummated, the or- 
chestra will double the Palace and 
Rue Ds La Palx. where they are 
now playing nightly. 



MORE LEGIT "NAMES" 

The big time continues to line up 
legit and musical comedy "names" 
for summer l>ooklngs. Lillian Fos- 
ter will enter vaudeville in.A comedy 
sketch "When the Honeymoon Is 
Over," by Owen Davis. Ths sketch 
Is an adaptation of the play "Peg- 
gy Behave." 

Johnny Burke will return to 
vaudeville following ths doss of 
the "Music Box Revue," May 0. 

Both acts are being offered by Alf 
T. Wilton. 



WEBSTER AND PICTURES 

Chicago, April 21. 

George H. Webster has incor- 
porated for 112.000 and in ths fu- 
ture in addition to his vaudeville 
bookings will specialixe in presen- 
tations for picture theatres. 

For soms time Webster has been 
the booking manager for Lnbllnor 
A Trim and three members of that 
Arm are directors of the new cor- 
poration. T^ey are Joe Trins, Jo- 
seph Stern, Sam Lubllner. 



SUN MEETING IN DETROIT 

Chicago, April 2t. 
A general meeting of the book- 
ing managers of the Cus Sun oflloes 
will be held In Detroit next week. 
It Is reported the latter offlcs has 
added three more weeks to its cir- 
cuit. 



AT AKDAR, IN 
TULSA,OKLA. 

i 
Pantages-Booked House 
— Managers Dis- 
appear 



Tulsa, Okla., April 2S. 
Akdar theatre, which started two 
weeks ago to play Pantages vaude- 
ville under franchise as a week's 
stand, closed in a hurry and a fight 
Saturday night. 

The managers. Relchel and Pro- 
thero, disappeared without paying 
six acts, stage hands, musicians or 
other house employes. Also, they 
were supposed to pay the acta' 
transportation from Kansas City, 
but a check given to the Pantages 
at Kansas City was later found to 
be insufOclent to cover the railroad 
charges. 

The ticket seller attached the box 
office Saturday, claiming $600 sal- 
ary. The :iouse had been open flvo 
weeks. When word got around 
backstage there was no money In 
the box office a small-sized battle 
started, out of which Lew Cooper, 
on the bill, emerged with a black 
eye. 

The stage hands fared better than 
the rest, as the stage manager has 
paid them out of his own ticket 
for several weeks. 

The house is in a poor location. 
It was built by ths Shriners for 
their own use. Tbs Orpheum, 
booked by Interstate, lost $16,000 in 
one season hers trying to play road 
shows for week stands. 



MILES' ORPHEUM 
SEIZED FOR TAX 



Detroit House Held — 
Owes Gov't $66,000 



Detroit. April 21. ; 
The Orpheum, in ths heart of 

Detroit's downtown district, and 
for many seasons one of the Charles 
H. Miles string here, is closed. It 
Is now revealed the house is In the 
hands of Internal revenue agents. 
This action was taken on Instruc* 
tlons from the commissioner at 
Washington, who held that the les- 
see, Wayne County Amusement Co., 
had not made a full disclosure ot 
its ii.oome for 1917, 1920 and 1921. 
According to the Government, ths 
company owes $4,144.86 for 1917, 
$36,471.0$ for 1920, and $18,709.76 for 
1921. 

Two fleld deputies demanded ths 
amount of the Government's claim 
from George B. Guise, secretary of 
ths Wayne Amusement Co., nni 
Mr. Guise replied he is not in a po- 
sition to pay. Guise is also general 
manager for Charles H. Miles. Re* 
spectlng the seizure of the theatre, 
he said: 

"The Government has a claim 
aggregating $66,000 against ths 
Wayne Amusement Co. Mr. Miles is 
the owner of 7S psrcsnt. of the stock 
of that company and does not feel 
Justifled In paying ths other stock- 
holders' pro rata share of this 
claim. For that reason he has de- 
cided to abandon ths lease held by 
the Wayne Amusement Co. on ths 
Orpheum. 



ALHAMBRAROTAL nCTURES 

Although orders had gone through 
from the Keith-Albes offices which 
control the Royal (Bronx) and Al- 
hambra (Harlem) to close these 
two vaudeville houses Sunday un- 
til next fall, plans wars afoot yes- 
terday (Tuesday) for both to play 
straight pictures, starting Monday. 



Norman Brothers' Losw Routs 
Norman Brothers, novelty acro- 
bats, have been signed for a 25 
weeks' tour of the I^oew Circuit. The 
bo'iklnK was negotiated by Johnny 
Sintfcr Li( the Snu Lewis office. 



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VAUDEVILLE 



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Wednesday, April 29, 1925 



INSIDE STUFF 



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Laurette Taylor is necessarily disturbing tbe running scheduU of the 
program at Keith's Palace, New York, this week. In Miss Taylor's 
support for her "Pierrot, the Prodigal" (employing the second act ot 
that former success) Is Clarence Derwent, also engaged currently with 
*rrhe Wild Duck" at the 48th Street. Due to that performanc* nightly. 
Miss Taylor has had to be given a position at the Palace that would 
not interfere with Mr. Derwent's scenes in the legit piece, also again 
changing on tbe matinee dajs of the 48th Street, Wednesday and Satur- 
day. , 



Maude Ryan had ptomaine poisoning last week for four days, and 
If not for Dr. Amey, Maude says, it would have been the flrst full week 
for her In some time. Miss Ryan picked up the jraison in Trenton, N. J., 
while eating steak and onions. Maude doesn't know which made her 
ill, but she suspects the onions, because, said Maude, as the waiter took 
her order she called him back to say that he mustn't hold out on her 
on onions; she had been in Trenton before. 

Maude is a handsome blonde and the waiter became bewildered when 
apoken to so friendly. Still embarrassed, he returned, said Maude, with 
the plate heaping full of onions and the steak buried In it Trenton 
la a crockery making town and she didn't want to play It, Maude claims. 
But she ate the onions and also thought she had eaten the steak. Since 
Maude has gotten the impression that through the waiter becoming 
mixed up he must have placed a piece of crockery in the onions instead 
of the steak. 



Through the objection of the big time Keith's, Philadelphia, it is said 
that the booking of v the Anatol Friedland production act for the Stanley 
(pictures) Philadelphia, was called off. The Friedland act was placed 
at Newark, N. J., instead for the week. Tbe Stanley had gone to con> 
slderable preparation and publiclt]^. It is the flrst instance of an objec- 
tion since the recent decision by the Kelth-Albee office permitting the 
Stanley, Philadelphia, to play the K-A acts, but not until after they had 
played the big Ume Keith's in PhlUy. 



BERNSTEIN HEARS 
ENGLISHHAN'S STORY 



Never Gave Credit to English 

People for "Fast Stuff," but 

Changed His Mind 



"Talk about fast stuff." I know 
the daddy of them all," said Free- 
man Bernstein, as he cleared tears 
from his eyes on one sleeve. The 
Oenias of Times Square looked 
genuinely depressed. He worked 
Into a smile, apologized for the emo- 
tion, and continued: 

"An Englishman, bo. The best 
I ever heard, too. He collected 
|800,0<)0 from tbe English and by 
advertising for it too, promised 20 
percent, dividend, to buy whiskey 
to send over here, says he sent the 
whiskey but that It was taken away 
from him when It got here, and 
there you are! 

"There's a bird I oughter know. 
Did you ever hear a load of anything 
like that before? And I missed Eng- 
land! There's where I belong and 
If you want to put up for a ticket 
you're In on whatever I land. 
Clothing Buying Saving 

"I once had a scheme to save 
•very man who wears a suit of 
clothes $5 on every suit he bought. 
All I asked wa"^ $2. SO out of the 
five for myself. The scheme was 
pretty. I tried it on a dozen 
men. I told them when buying 
a suit not to buy the vest. All they 
needed was the coat and pants. 
Most of them said wearing a vest 
had grown to be a habit they could 
not give up. The others Just 
laughed. 

"But it had to be an Englishman 
to collect 1800.000 for booze and 
then lose the boose. I think I'll get 
a list of simps when I get over there 
and get some more money out of 
them to find where the boose got 
to. 

"When I was In England I ran 
out of money and didn't get much 
of a chance to do any real work, 
but those English always looked soft 
to me and I oughter stuck to my 
hunch. Ain't it the nuts when a 
guy's got a line on a great racket 
be should be swung away Just 
through not having dough? 

"I seen Sam this morning, but 
he's cold blooded. Yesses me on 
•verything but coin and then turns 
one. He ain't got a chance of getting 
«oin in a lump like me. I go after 
It la chunks and I'm going to Eng- 
land even If tbe boat's captain don't 
know It 

r Short Skirts and Side Saddle 

"Before I go, though, I'm going 
to mak« one more stab over here. 



This needs nothing to start with 
because I can work It right on the 
street. I'm going to offer teach the 
girls how to ride a horse side saddle 
In their short skirts. Ain't that 
flossey? Charge according to the 
length of the skirt, with lowest 18 
an hour and no limit to top money. 

"Can you grab that one? There 
ain't no woman what can afford to 
run out on it. This business of girls 
riding astride Is all through now. 
The other way always was the tiest 
way, and with short skirts! Kid. 
It's In. 

"Ah, I aInH got no use tor' a live 
horse. I'll take the dames down 
to Coney Island and teabc them 
on the merry-go-rounds. 

"Betcher I take in enough to go 
to England by Decoration Day. 
England, where they give up 
1800,000 and like It, and me being 
all over the world starving to death 
while they done it 

"I oughter take a dive In the river 
as a lesson for all of we boys to And 
out what we are missing before we 
know what we can't get." 

Sfme. 



EDWARDS' COLORED DRAW 



Special Midnight Show Jams Up 
Lafayette in Harlem 



Cliff (Ukelele Ike) Edwards 
played a special uptown date last 
Thursday night, appearing at the 
midnight show at the Lafayette, 
when a vaudeville bill, with Ike 
featured, was offered. 

The house was sold out two days 
In advance and on the night of the 
show there was a veritable riot In 
the lobby, all kinds of squawks and 
yelps coming from regular ticket 
holders who could not break 
through to get Inside. 

In the Harlem colored district 
Edwards is a great favorite and his 
phonograph records are great sell- 
ers up th«re. 



BEMODELING HOUSES 

San Francisco, April 28. 

West Coast Theatres, Inc., will 
remodel either their KInema or 
Liberty theatres In Fresno, Cal., to 
care for the Orpheum vaudeville in 
that town. 

Arrangements recently were com- 
pleted whereby West Coast would 
handle all available Orpheum acts 
In Its towns with the exception of 
Los Angeles, San Francisco and 
Oakland. 



Weber and Fields 
At Palace This Week 



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On their hold-over and cur- 
rent week's bill at the Palace. 
New York, Weber and Fields 
are oi>enIng with "You're In 
Paterson" talk, following with 
the pool table bit and ending 
with the "Statue" scene. 



POUOHKEEFSIE HOUSE CLOSES 

The Duches.«i, Poughkeepslc, N. Y., 
closed last week. 

Whether the house will reopen 
again Is problematical Inasmuch as 
a syndicate has been after the site 
for an olDce building. 



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SIR JOS.'S INTERESTING 
CAREER TOLD Di PERSON 



Titled Entertainer Wanted to 

Write It "in Four 

Parts" 



*7 denounce everything about me 
that ever appeared in Variety," ex- 
claimed Sir Jo*. Qlnxbturg. Had It 
not been for Sir Jos.' red hair he 
would have been In a white rage. 
The titled entertainer was in- 
dignant over something. He men- 
tioned having heard John ir lA:- 
Cormack. Jr.. had worked for one 
day at Hohokus, N. J., and Sir Jos. 
stated he having played that town 
flrst. bis "opposition" should not 
have gone In on his territory. 

4>ftw "denouncing" a few more 
times and more people, Sir Jos sub- 
mitted a suggestion. He offered to 
give Variety the exclusive publish- 
ing rights to an autobiography x>f 
the Life of Sir Joseph Ginzburg "in 
four parta." Explaining "the four 
parts," Sir Jes. said he intended to 
write the biography himself and it 
would take four days; that Variety 
could not print in one day what it 
would take him four days to write. 
so it had to be "In four parts" or 
nothing, or he would give It to "The 
Billboard.'* Sir Jos. threatened. 
Besides, added the tltler. everybody 
would want to read It and Variety's 
circulation would Jump right up. 
In proof Sir Joseph said he knew 
from asking newsdealei^ that when 
Variety had anything about Sir Jos. 
Ginzburg, the paper sold better and 
quicker. 

Sir Jos. after persuasion gave the 
following skeleton of his life and 
stage career. In order that it could 
be decided whether Variety would 
publish the full autobiography "in 
four parts." 

Sir Jos.' History 

In effect the history of Sir Joseph 
Ginzburg, Sir Harry Lauder's only 
rival, runs along like this: 

Sir Joseph Ginzburg is 48 years 
old, come next Tuesday. He was 
bom in Poland, right on the out- 
skirts and left there by request 
when II. Another year spent' in 
travel to Improve himself landed 
him at Honolulu, where he found 
that of all the dish washers on the 
Island there was no Hawaiian who 
cou/d stall at his work as well as 
the ex-PoIander. 

Hawaii did not please Sir Jos. The 
weather woa too wArm and the girls 
too dark. However, It needed $116 
In cash to get him to San Fran- 
cisco flrst class. It also took four 
years for him to save $116 In cash 
working as a dish washer. When 
Anally getting the $116 cash, Sir 
Jos. went to Frisco for |28, third 
class. Sir Jos.' great regret enters 
here — that he had forgotten to ask 
the other prices four years before. 
St^ Jos. Never Married 

▲t 19 and In Frisco and $88 as a 
bank roll Sir Jos. looked around 
how to Invest it for several weeks 
before finally getting a Job In a 
cabaret as "the twuncer." Sir Jos., 
however, states that while every- 
one thought he was "the bouncer" 
he was In fact just a hoofer or en- 
tertainer In the cabaret 

Sir Jos. will al8o,denouce In his 
autobiography to be written by him- 
self the false rumor that he left 
a wife and child In San Francisco 
when leaving after having been 
flred by the cabaret Sir Jos. says 
he's too smart — he's never been 
married and he looks it. 

Upon departing from San Fran- 
cisco at the age of 22, Sir Jos. 
treked to New Orleans where he 
was mistaken for a Mexican and 
deported. At Mexico City he wan 
disowned by that government and 
sent to Spntn. Spain passed him 
onto Portugal and in this routine 
of repudiation by almost every 
country. Sir Joseph nearly took a 
complete tour of the world. The 
last country to deport him was 
Japan which sent him back to San 
Francisco. 

Spent His Savings 

During the world's tour Hir Jos 
had spent the |8S previously saved 
«r»d again went to work in a en- 



THE DRESSY mt 



By SALLIE 



The Dovo^ is Qrsat 

The Purpls Pigeon Cafe. Mexico, with its loungers, girls and higii 
coloring make "The Dove" m, melodrama filled with the unexpected. 

Judith Anderson portrays an Interesteing character in her most un. 
happy moments Is seen to splendid advantage, albeit her work does not 
comiMtre with her "Cobra." Miss Anderson is stunning In a white satin, ' 
long waist two-flounced skirt with crystal embroidery and sleeveless 
dress. The upper part of the bodice is ot crystal bands, done very 
gracefully, forming a very open back effect to the waist. Silver slippers 
and a colorful shawl of egg blue, heavily embroidered In pink r^ses 
with desp blue fringe, used as throw with this outfit is fetching. 

Josephine Deffry is huge, but wears a black spangled, very decollete, 
sleeveless dress well. Vanlta Lanier, one ot the red nibbon girls, is 
pretty in knee length, ruffled chiffon skirt with a V-back to waistline, 
and round front neck, worn with gold slippers. 

"The Dove" as a play is great. ^ . . ■ r*^ ai 

"Is Zat Sor the Best 

James Gleason. surrounded with splendid support, gives "Is Zat SoT". 
the laughs that make It the best entertainment in town- 
Marie Chambers wears an up-to-the-minute black lace frock, square 
neck, sleeveless, with two red popples at waist and wings of lace falling 
from either shoulder. Black satin slippers accompany with the usual 
peach hose. Her blonde crepe made long sleeves one piece, with bat, 
cape and pumps to contrast. Is decidedly American. ^ 

Marjorie Crosaland looks spiffy in her cashmere sport outfit of natural J 
shade. ,. ;3 



Dorothy Mackaili's Chickis ■ i 

Dorothy Mackalll spurns the offer of riches and marries an unpre« 
tentious lawyer, played by Jack Bowers, In "Chlckie" at the Strand. 
As the appealing stenographer In Wall Street, Miss Mackalll is at her 
best Olive Tell. Myrtle Stedman and Laura Anderson are all well cast 
and do excellent work. 

The outdoor scene Is very beautiful. Miss Mackalll wears a one-plecs 
with pockets, belt, collar and cuffs as her stenographer's outfit, and her 
little silk frocks are good. Olive Toll's black, low neck dinner gown Is 
becoming. 



. Much Talent at Palacs 

Again this week the Palace is treating Its patrons to goodly talent 
by stars of today and yesterday. 

Blossom Seeley has a piano drape of violet taffeta In good contrast 
to the lovely pink short satin and crystal frock with new fashion back, 
cut low and slightly bloused at waist Over this is a white satin wrap, 
showing a pink chiffon and lace flounced lining with collar of whits 
<fox tails. Her Spanish outfit Is a peach, of cerise and purple chiffon 
frock, with shawl of orange, bordered In colorful colors. Worn with 
green satin slippers and same shade satin sailor. 

Marie Cablll. later, wearing, as always, a smile, entertained In her 
popular fashion. She had on white, made with a new apron effect, lacs 
side panels, held In place with rhlnestone embroidery. 

The young woman with Weber and Fields is a classy dresser. Hers 
is a gown of white satin to hip with deep white fringe skirt, short and 
worn with green satin sllppecs and head dress of rhinestones. Her 
voice Is high pitched and needs to be mellowed. 

Little Madam Trentlnl's popularity and personality need no dressing. 
Just now she is In delicious voice and her ev«r cherished "Giannia Mia" 
had to l>e repeated. She is lovely in her boy*^s clothes, but her cuts 
black velvet bolerio with little knee breeches, red sash, red bandana and 
tie are spoiled by the tan shoes. 

Laurette Taylor for the pantomime skit has c striking set. Tbe bed has 
a canopy draped in pastelle shades of taffeta orange tones, with a bed 
throw, pillows, etc.. of gray satin and lace. The unusual type dressing 
table, furnishings of gray and blue with the. black velvet hangings and 
stairs carpeted in red. gave this playlet a French touch. 

Miss Taylor's Pierrot costume of black satin breeches, short Jacket, 
black pumps and black satin cape, showing an orange lining and worn 
with a heavy black ruche is stunning. Oalina Kopernak, with her auburn 
wig and iMuffante taffeta blue lace and silver, trimmed in roses with 
flowing chiffon at elbow, wearing silver slippers, recalled the T)resden 
Doll in the clock number In Balieff's "Chauve Soiu-is." and matlQ^this 
dumb act one to be remembered. 

Cissy Loftus is always interesting, looking unusually well in a blue, 
simple dress. 



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"Ruint" Needs Polishing 

Hatcher Hughes spent three summers exploring through the Blue 
Ridge, assembling material for "Ruint," but he needs to spend some 
more time polishing this comedy before It graduates from the Province- 
town to Times Square. 

Jane Burby gives a convincing performance as the mother. Her B^us 
Jean house dress blends with the mountain shack with its white decor« 
ated In blue stars, used as bed covering. Jennie Begg's big spirit is 
corking. She is pretty In her little gingham with green tie. Ann Suth- 
erland Is not quite sure of her lines. Her voice needs modulating, but 
she was the one fashion, wearing an ensemble suit of black and green 
with a green straw hat and Introduced the flrst automobile seen In that 
region. 



baret but In another cabaret. As a 
sea-faring man Sir Jos. also and 
again started to dish wash until It 
was discovered he was a hoofer, 
when he once more got fired. 

At this time and 27, Sir Jos. met 
Al Jolson, who staked Sir Jos. to 
some good advice besides enough 
money to get him to Los Angeles. In 
Los Angeles they took up a collec- 
tion large enough to move him to 
Denver. In Denver "the short 
skates" (as Sir Jos. calls them) only 
collected enough to get him to 
Omaha. 

In Chicago for 13 Years 
Sir Jos. finally reached Chicago 
by this means and remained In Chi- 
cago for 18 years, saying he had 
traveled enough and wouldn't budge, 
although offered large amounts to 
get out. While m Chicago, Sir Jos, 
met Willie Howard and Mr. How- 
ard never has been allowed to for- 
get It. Sir Jos. win say In his his- 
torical record of himself that the 
15 years he has known William 
Howard have been the most pleas- 
ant, period of his life. Sir Jos. also 
states he never has asked Mr. How- 
ard what he thought about It 



After meeting Willie Howard 
things got better for Sir Jos. He 
got to New York through the In- 
fiuence of his friend and later got 
another cabaret Job, but by this 
time, accustomed as he was to being 
flred, anticipated Gene Sennett's ac- 
tion by leaving Sennett's In the 
Bronx flat right on the lot. 

From then up to\date. Sir Jos. 
says little happened in his career of 
any general interesst. He becimc a 
collector of medals and evening 
clothes and has become noted for 
having antiques of both. 

Sir Jos.' Rsdio Discovery 

Sir Jos. says If he Is allowed a 
fifth day to write his- obituary be 
shall take pains to give his impres- 
sion of radio as he has found It 
Sir Jos. believes he Is on the vorge 
of a great radio discovery. Its sim- 
ple, clatmn Sir Jos. In theory, but he 
has not had time !o test it Sir Jos. 
believes a man can talk over the 
radio and get out of the room In 
time to catch the voice as It lenvei 
the "mike." Sir Jos. admits that to 
accomplish it a man mu>»t be f'lst 
but Sir Jos. «ays In effect th.nt tliat 
Is the kind of life ha al-^ajs hu;. led. 



W«dneada7. April 29. 1985 



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^^ NEW YORK 

•"'>'■- New York, April 28. 

'At a meeting? caned toy Congress- 
man Sol Bloom at the Bar Associa- 
tion, 48 West 44th street, more than 
20 ortranlzatlons Interested In an 
ImBroved copyright law agreed to 
form a committee to draft a bill, 
acceptable to all, to be Introduced 
at the next Congress, Frederick W. 
Hume, secretary of the National 
Publishers' Association, was made 
chairman of the committee. 

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' An open space at the Intersection 
4tf De Kalb i^^Hie and Fulton 
street, Brooklyn^rfront of the view 
E, F Albee theatre, has been named 
A^b^e square by the Bfooklyn Al- 
a*rmen. ^ 

•■•''Marlon ©avles, picture actress, 
lias sold her home, 331 Riverside 
drive, for $70,000, to George S. Jeph- 
son, who owns the adjoining house 
on the south. 

David Belasco has become a 
Hiember of the Jewish Theatrical 
*:Oulld. 

The Hippodrome, New York, Has 
Veen purchased by E. F. Albee at a 
price announced to be "more than 
15,000,000," from the U. S. Realty & 
Improvement Comiwi-ny. 

Warner Brothers have purchased 
"Vitagraph and all Us subsidiaries, 
studios at Brooklyn and Holly- 
wood, distributing exchanges, lab- 
oratory and literary, all recently 
purchased stories and all real es- 
tote. 



eon at the Ritz-Carlton the couple 
left for Los Angeles. 



The Jewish , Art Theatre, forced 
out of the Garden theatre by the 
wrecking of Madison Square Gar- 
den, will have Its own home at 12th 
street and Second avenue, to be 
ready about Jan. 1. Cost will be 
$800,000. 



David Karb will produce "A Very 
Proper Xiady" by Crosby Gaige next 
season. It will be tried out by the 
Robert McLaughlin stock company 
at Cleveland during the summer. 



Sidney Howard won the Pulitzer 
prize for the best play produced 
during 1924 with hla "They Knew 
What They Wanted." 



Rachel 'Crothers and Mary Klrk- 
patrlck will produce four plays In 
association next season. One will 

. be "The Book of Charm," bj» John 
Klrkpatrlck; a comedy by Miss 
Crothers, with Mary and Bnorence 
Hash co-starfed; one by John 
Howard Lawson and the fourth, a 
muelcal version of "39 East," to be 

^«alled "Concerning Spring." 

Fred Astalre, Adele Astalre and 
Walter Catlett have been placed un- 
der a two-year contract by Alex 
Aarons arid Vinton Freedley. 



Alice Brady is rehearsing "Oh, 

Mama!" a comedy wltl^ music 

translated by Wilton Lackaye from 

the French of Louis Vereuill. It will 

^ try out at Stamford, Conn., May 15. 

, Gilbert and Sullivan operas will 
again be given next season. Law- 
rence J. Anhalt announces that 
"Princess Ida" will be followed by 
"lolanthe" and others, while the 
fihuberts say they will follow "The 
Mikado" with "Ruddlgore," "Pirates 
of Penzance" and "Pinafore." 






The John Emerson and Anita 
lioos comedy first named "Aren't 
Men Brutes?" has been renamed 
*T?he Fall of Eve" and will open at 
Stamford, Conn., May 8. 

Thomas H. Baskervllle wa« ap- 
pointed receiver by Federal . Judge 
Wlnslow for the American Motion 
JPlcture Corp., as a result of a suit 
In equity brought by John E. Edge- 
' water for $25,000 said to be due for 
loans. The picture firm, 71 West 
23d street, produces educational, 
church and Industrial flUns. 

Thomas H. Baskervllle, receiver 
of the American Motion Picture 
Corp., makers of educational and 
religious films, announces he will 
reorganize and dispose of about 
9,000,000 feet of film that has so far 
failed to find a market. 



The Actors' Guild has taken a 10- 
year lease,' with option Of renewal, 
on 262-254 West e2d street, for use 
as headquarters after alterations. 



dress, a plain gothlc type head and 
no name« at the editorial masthead. 
A full-page announcement told of 
a new management and a policy of 
giving "not all the news but only 
the interesting news." 



Before sailing for Paris Alia 
Nazlmova denied a rumor she would 
seek a Paris divorce from her bus- 
band, Charles Bryant, actor. 



Edna Ferber won the $1,000 Pulit- 
zer prise for the l>est American 
novel in 1924 with her "So Big," and 
turned the check over to the Au- 
thors' League Fund. 



Louise Sydmeth lost her suit for 
$1,200 against Anita Stewart In City 
; Court. Miss Sydmeth had sued for 
- balance of salary alleged to be due 
( .her under promise of a 10 weeks' 
..engagement in a sketch, but the 
' act played only a week and a half. 



An early production of "The 
School Mistress" Is planned by 
Henry W. Savage, Inc. The cast Is 
being picked. 



\ "The Lion Trap" ha.s been called 
Off by A. H. Woods until tall. This 
releases Marjorle Rambeau and A. 
E. Anson and both mav go Into "The 
First 100 Years." which Michael 
Mi.idHn will i)roduce. 



Fiske O'Hara In "The Great Mo- 
/ Kul" opens at Wallack's May 11. 



Bernard Sussman, stage manager 

• ftt the Empire, su.stalned a fracture 

Of the skull Thursday when a flower 

pot fell on him during the last act 

ot "The Dove." He was hurried to 

•St. Vlncenfs hospital. 

Samupl Goldwyn. film producer, 
and Frances Howard. picture 
actress, wore married last Thurs- 
day 1.1 the office of CItv Judge Leo 
Sullivan, Jersey City. After lunch- 



Bradley Beach, N. J., is to liave a 
new picture house of 800 seats. Ben- 
jamin Temeles and Harry Mayo will 
be the builders. ... 



The theatre ticket agency license 
of Martin Willonh was revoked by 
N. Y. State Controller Murphy after 
a hearing on a charge of over- 
charging. 



. Tessa Kosta has returned to 
"Princess Ida" after out a week 
suffering from bronchitis. During 
her absence the title role was sung 
by Augusta Spotte, of the chorus. 



"East Side, West Side," revue, 
has been placed In rehearsal by Gus 
Edwards. 



"Starlight" may be produced next 
season in Germany, Austria, and 
Hungary under arrangements com- 
pleted by Gladys Unger. 



"Red," a comedy by Walter Orr, 
will have a tryout next month at 
Lawrence, Mass., with Douglas 
Hunter in the lead. 



June 1 is set for the opening of 
LoBw's new theatre at Coney Island, 
a 3,000-seater. The Initial policy Is 
pictures and a symphony orchestra, 
though the structure can accommo- 
date any style attractions. 



Wrecking of Madison Square 
Garden begins May 6. 



Rehearsals have started on "The 
Mud Turtle," with Guthrie McCllntlc 
directing and Helen MacKellar in 
the lead. A. E. and R. R. Rlskln 
are the producers. 



E. K. Nadel will produce a sum- 
mer revue called "Smithereens," at 
the Illinois, Chicago, June 16. Book 
and lyrics by Paul Gerard Smith, 
music by Harold Orlob. Frisco will 
be featured. Nagel and Smith also 
plan a summer revue for New York, 
to be known as "Keep Kool in 1926." 



Lester Allen has signed a five- 
year contract with Earl CaiTolI and 
win be starred next season^ in a 
musical comedy. 



Trial of the copyright suit filed 
by Jacob K. Sandler, author of the 
words and music of "Elll EUl" for 
the historical drama, "The Sons of 
Moses," Ifl being heard before Fed- 
eral Judge A. N. Hand. Action Is 
against Joseph P. Katz, music pub- 
lisher, asking for an accounting and 
an injunction against further in- 
fringement. Sandler says he values 
the song at $500,q00. 

The age of Jewel Carmen, picture 
actress, is the main question before 
a jury in Justice TIerney's Supreme 
Court, New York. Miss Carmen 

1 to break a contract sho^nail 
with the William Fox company in 
1017. She desires to make a con- 
tract with the Frank A. Keeny Corp. 
The Fox Interests clalqi Miss Car- 
men was of age at the time and de- 
sire to hold her tfi her agreement. 



eve party, sold the shawl to Wll- 
lard Curtis, of the Chicago Athletic 
Associution. 



A benefit performance for St. 
Luke's Hospital will soon be staged 
at a loop theatre. The attraction 
will be Sheridan's "School for Scan- 
dal." Mrs. Samuel Insull, before her 
marriage to the prominent Chicago 
financier, was Gladys Wallls, ac- 
tress, will enact the role of Lady 
Teazle. 



PACIFIC COAST 

Los Angeles, April 28. 
The entire collection of manu- 
scripts of the late Jack London have 
been bought by Henry E. Hunting- 
ton and placed In the famous Hunt- 
ington Library at San Marino. 

Pierre Artlgue has been granted 
an injunction against Paul Orlmm 
and Paul M. Cosgrove to prevent 
them from using "a name for pro- 
ducing ajilraated shadowgraphs" on 
the grounds that It la a valid patent 
Issued to Artlgue In 1918. 



CHICAGO 

Chicago, April 28. 
B. W. Whitehead, alias Benjamin 
Dupont, has been arrested here on 
charges of obtaining money under 
false pretenses as a result of com- 
plaints lodged by easterners who 
assert that they were induced to 
invest in a "motion picture produc- 
tion company" that never existed. 
Whitehead was specifically arrested 
on a complaint from Harry W. 
Humphreys of Denver, who alleged 
he parted with $200. 
i 

because of difllcultles which have 
arisen since rehearsals began, the 
American Legion play Intended to 
be given next month at Oxnard haji 
been postponed, according to Cyril 
Currie, the director. It appears that 
Currle had dlfllculty In securing a 
cast after one of the leading play- 
ers was unable to go through with 
her part. 

B. & K.'s Chicago theatre is try- 
ing out a "take-a-chance "week." 



Hull House (settlement) is to 
stage a dramatic contest ot short 
playlets in June. 



Lolita Lee Is the first applicant 
to be admitted to the recently an- 
nounced Paramount Picture School 
to be established at Its Long Island 
studios. Mi^s Lee Is a California 
girl and came to Hollywood two 
months ago. Two years ago she 
was chosen as "Miss San Francis- 
co" for the Atlantic City beautj- 
pageant. 

Hollywood's latest arrival Is Chap- 
pell Dosaett, former head of the 
Ney Studios In Rome, Italy. He is 
negotiating with M-O to join itp 
organization. , , 



$2,000 worth of furniture In her 
possession from the owner, C. G. 
Stavnow^ 



William S. Hart Is out to help 
the state exterminate mountain 
lions, and to this end l.s offering to 
increase the existing bounty sub- 
stantially. 



Although still handicapped by an 
injury sustained when a horse 
tramped on his foot Donald Crisp, 
who is directing and at the same 
time acting a role in Douglas Fair- 
banks' picture, "Don Q, "has re- 
sumed work. 



Earl Montgomery, who performs 
the triplicate feat as manager, di- 
rector and actor with Larry Semon, 
is now serving a five-day Jail sen- 
tence in Santa Ana for speeding 
his car at 54 mlleii the hour. 



The Police Commission has re- 
ceived two petitions containing 
more than 6,000 names protesting 
against the erection of an Immense 
boxing arena at Santa Monica 
boulevard and Vermont avenue. 
"Tom Kennedy is the promoter of 
this arena, but as yet has filed no 
request for a building permit 



Harry MInturn, leading man with 
"Spooks" at the Playhouse and a 
theatrical producer In between times 
Is projecting a revival of "Just Mar- 
ried" to follow in "The Bat" at the 
CentraL 



Muriel Ostriche, picture actress, 
executrix of her mother's will, has 
been called upon by other heirs for 
an accounting. Surrogate O'Brien 
has given her until May 8 to file 
an accounting or make proper ex- 
planations. 

Mrs. Richard Bennett (Adrlenne 
Morrison) secured a divorce from 
her actor husband In a trial last- 
ing 18 minutes before New York 
Supreme Court Justice Mitchell. 
Mrs. Bennett Is to receive $10,000 
alimony a year for five years and 
retains the custody of her three 
children. 



The American Newspaper Pub- 
lishers' Association has resolved to 
discontinue free advertising In their 
radio columns and free mention of 
trade names In broadcasting pro- 
grams. The action was taken at the 
closing session of their annual con- 
vention held at the Waldorf-As- 
toria, New York, last week. 



"The Fle-sta," drama, Michael 
Gold, has been purcha.sed by Lewis 
& Gordon. 



Frohman, Inc.. says Elsie Fergu- 
son, Laurette Taylor. IJasil Rath- 
bone and Charles Merivale will be 
in their plays next season, with 
Frank Reicher directing. Plays 
announced are: "Antonia." by Franz 
Molnar; "The Ma.sk and the Face," 
by Lulgl Chinrelll; "Tlie Grand 
Duchess," by Alfred Savoir, and 
"All Dressed Up," by Arthur Rich- 
man. 



The New York "Bulletin" reap- 
peared with a decidedly subdued 



The subscription books of the Chi- 
cago Opera will be closed May 1 
for next season. 

Helen Taylor end Lolv Savage, 
booked as "actresses," were ar- 
rested last week for shop lifting. 
Claiming they only did It for fun 
and that they would never wear 
the sort of garments they tried to 
steal, the Judge replied that so much 
"fnn" warranted a heavy amuse- 
ment tax. He fined them $50 and 
costs. 



Dora Welssman, popular Yiddish 
leading woman, is at Ollckman's 
Palace prior to a foreign tour. 



Wolcott Blair, young society man. 
and Gerald ine Markham, 19, chorus 
girl with "Stepping Stones," were 
badly Injured Sunday night when 
Blair drove his automobile into a 
steel support on the Dearborn Street 
Bridge. Blair sustained a double 
compound fracture of the jaw, 
necessitating a difficult operation 
and probably meaning he will be 
permanently disfigured. Miss Mark- 
ham was hurled from the car and 
her Injuries may be fatal. 

Before taken to a hospital Blair 
was obliged to stop at the Chicigo 
Avenue Police Station where he 
was booked for reckless driving. He 
was allowed to proceed to the hos- 
pital on posting a $1,000 bond. 

Blair, the son of a prominent mil- 
lionaire. Is regarded as the leader Of 
Chicago's younger set. Last fall he 
gave a dinner dance to the Prince of 
Wales at the Saddle and Cycle Club. 



Hazel Osborne. In a divorce com- 
plaint filed In the Superior Court, 
declares that Miles L. Osborne, who 
plays "heavies" on the screen, is a 
villain on and off. The complaint 
asserts that on April 11 he sent his 
wife a phonograph of Norma Con- 
terno, a screen actress, with the ac- 
companying comment that she is 
the woman he really loves. On a 
previous occasion It Is alleged he 
referred to his wife as a "fat slob." 
Mrs. Osborne says that he makes 
$600 a month and feels that $160 of 
that amount should be given her as 
alimony. 



Judge Walton J. Wood In the 
Superior Court non-suited a $50,000 
suit for damages which Mme. Jad- 
wlga Zebrowska, concert singer, 
brought against the Paclflo EleetrVc 
Railroad Co. Mme. Zebrowska 
testified that she drove in front of 
an electric express tra^n belonging 
to the company thinking It was a 
local, and that as a result a crash 
followed which ha(J injured her 
vocal cords to such an extent that 
she feared she would never be able 
to resume her musical career. Judge 
Wood has dismissed the case, 
charging that Mrs. Zebrowska's 
testimony showed contributory neg- 
ligence. 



Alice Lake, screen actress, has In- 
structed her attorney, C. O. Bacon, 
to file a suit for divorce In her be- 
half against Robert Williams, stage 
and screen actor, from whom she 
recently separated. The charge will 
Ije desertion. 



Harry Holton Luther, former fire- 
guard In a loop theatre and said to 
have been the husband of Venita 
Gould, the vaudeville actress. Is In 
Jail on a charge of larceny. 

Dr. Carl Beck gave a party last 
Christmas eve. A $1,000 paisley 
shawl disappeared. Recently 

Luther, who was at the Christmas 



Stating that she was 53 years 
old. Marie Imbrie was granted sep- 
arate maintenance from Walter 
Imbrie, 32, scenario writer, by 
JuOre E. N. Rector (Superior 
Court). As Imbrie Is ill at present, 
his wife wuH allowed only $1 month- 
ly alimony. 



Mrs. Grace Page Ohr, scenario 
writer, is on trial leforc Superior 
Cuut .ludgc Kectob on a charge- of 
k'rand l.irctny. The complaint Is 
tliat .she placed a second mortgage 
on furniture In her Hollywood home 
without Informing the second mort- 
Kagee (hat a morlKage hod already 
leen placed agalnct the property 
U ii also charged she concealed 



Jesse J. Goldburg, picture pro- 
ducer, denies he ever owed Peggy 
Worth $2,500, and also that she 
never worked for him. This was 
his answer to her statement in a 
voluntary petition In bankruptcy 
filed In New York that he owed her 
this amount for services rendered. 

Barney Baruch. Jr.. 23-year-old 
son of Bernard Baruch, Now York 
banker, arrived here this week and 
set Hollywood gossipers to Unking 
his name with Lois Wilson, motion 
picture actress, despite having de- 
nied they were engaged to marry. 

Employees of Famous-Lasky will 
be permitted to deposit up to 20 
per cent of their earnings In the 
Paramount Corporation, according 
to plans launched at the Paramount 
Convention. The Idea is a profit 
sharing plan. In which all of the 
6,000 employees of the corporation 
may participate with the amounts 
of their deposits being discretionary 
with them. 

The company will add 26 per cent 
to the amount deposited and also 
pay six per cent Interest compound- 
ed semi-annually with the money 
to be left in trust for five years. 
i"he plan becomes effective Aug. 1. 

ENOAOEMENTS 

Frank Conroy, "Love for I,o\e." 

Wynne Gibson, Fred Hilebrand, 
"Baby Blue." 

Mme. Zenalda NIcoIlna, "The MU 
kado." 

Kenneth MacKenna. Edwin NI- 
cander. Catherine Wlllard, Richard 
Temple, John Cromwell, "O, Mama." 

Ruth Gordon, Reginald Mason, 
Claude King, Cora Wltherspoon, 
DIantha PattUon, Arthur Albertson. 
Evelyn Wight, Mattle Wilkes. Alon- 
lo Fenderson, "The Fall of Eve" 
(originally "Aren't. Men Brutes T'). 

DoIIta Westman replacing Mary 
Carroll In "The Dunce Boy." 

Miller & Lyle, "Scandals," 

Jean Hartryce, understudy for 
"Cobra," Princess, Chicago. 

Lourle Tisher, Louise MacDon- 
ald, Hope Timbers, Harry O'Lynn 
for Harry Rogers' tabloid for sum- 
mer tour of Western VaudeTllle 
houses. 

Dome Williams, Babe Allen, 
Blanche Miller for Gem theatre. 
Little Rock. 

Marshall Chapel for "The Bat," 
Central, Chicago. 

Jacquer Martin for "The Bride 
Retires" (Henry Baron). 

Ruth Gordon, "A Very Proper 
Lady." 

Lester Lonergan to direct "Trou- 
ble Island." 

Ruth Chatterton, Ralph Forbes, > 
"The Child of Nature." 

Betty LInley, Gilbert Emery, 
Elizabeth Patterson, Alan Birming- 
ham, Mary Hone for stock at Em- 
pire, Salem, Mass. ^^- 

Elizabeth RIsdon, Harry BanntSter 
for Oleason stock, Milwaukee. 

Walter Klngsford, replacing Wal- 
ter Abel in "Love for Love." 

John Sheehan. Eflfle Weston, Bar- 
rett Greenwood, Eddie Gerard, Ame- 
lia Fitzgerald, Amy Revere, Arthur 
Shelby, Elsa Ersl. Aubrey Prlngle^ 
Paul Tlzen's Gypsy Band and the 
Locus Sisters, "The Brown Derby." 

Olive Tell, George Nash, "Night." 

Pat McCoy for "Going Crooked," 
Cort, Chicago, replacing the (ate 
Mart E. Heisey. • 



BIRTHS 

Mr. and Mrs, William Sullivan, at 
their home In Jackson Heights, L. I., 
April 14, daughter. The father is 
with the Kelth-AIbee ofilre; the 
mother was nee Mary McKennam, 
formerly private secretary to E. F. 
Albeo. 

Mr. and Mrs. Rudy M. Powell 
(Phcsay and Powell), vaudeville, 
son. April 22, Los Angeles. 

The wife of Al Weston, Chicago 
vaudeville agent, gave birth to a 
baby boy weiphlnff six and three- 
quarters pound.s at the Lying-ln 
hospital, Chicago. last week. 

Mr. and Mrs. Max Fisher, In Los 
Angeles. April 25, son. The father 
la the orchestra leader at present 
turing the Orpheum Circuit. 

Mr. and Mrs. Don Alvln, April 26, 
at the Hollywood Hospital, Holly- 
wood, Cal..- ion. Alvln Is director' 
■ of the orchestra at the Green Mill. 
Los Angeles. 






VARIETY 



NEW ACTS THIS WEEK 



Wednesday, April 29, 1025 



CO-OPERATIVE SERVICE DEPT. 

Harold 8t«rn and Orchestra, with Francea Williams. This act needa 
a couple of "effects," when It will do for big time. Elxcellent musical 
turn, augmented by Frances Williams, a pop blues singer and "Charles- 
ton" dancer of unusual ability. Formerly had Martha Pryor In cast. 
Twelve people. Could hold spot. Com. 



LAURETTE TAYLOR and CO. (3) 
"Piarrot the Prodigal" (Panto) 
32 Mins.; Full Stage (Special) 
Palace 

liaurette Taylor is making a brief 
vaudeville appearance In the sec- 
ond act of her legit, "Pierrot the 
Prodigal," pantomime. For vaude- 
ville the act is beautiful and artis- 
tic, but It Is doubtful whether the 
average vaudeville gathering will 
stamp it as their idea of good en- 
tertainment. 

The pantomime by Michel Carre, 
Is a dumb portrayal of the love 
of Toung Pierrot (LAuretto Tay- 
lor) for Phyrinette (Gallna Koper- 
nak). The courtesan tirea of Pier- 
rot when h« cannot pay her bills 
and In agony of renunciation de- 
cides to steal to raise the money. 

While he is gone The Baron (Cla- 
rence Derwent) arrives and suc- 
cessfully woos Phyrinette by a dis- 
play of worldly goods. The girl 
refuses to give herself except In 
matrimony to which the old aris- 
tocrat finally consents. Tbey leave. 
Pierrot returns with his pockets 
full of coins. He dies disillusioned 
at the foot of milady's couch. 

Miss Taylor is facile and a mis- 
tress of pantomime as Pierrot, but 
Miss Kopernak's conception of a 
courtesan overshadowed, in the 
more sympathetic role. Mr. Der- 
went as the Baron turned in a 
splendid bit and Jack Thornton, a 
Negro, in a minor role, rounded out 
exceptional support. 

The act, despite its artistry, will 
leave Miss Taylor's vaudeville audi- 
ences unsatisfied. Vaudeville audi- 
ences have not been educated to 
pantomime. 

The act will suffice for a week at 
the Palace, but it is doubtful if it 
can duplicate its Palace reception 
In any other vaudeville theatre in 
America. Still the name of L.aurette 
Taylor may carry It anywhere for 
a week and perhaps draw In some 
of her own followers, outside of the 
vaudeville regulars, looking for the 
hokum low. CQfi 



"YOUNG LOVE" (7) 
Juvenile fievue . - 
19 Mins.; Full Stage 
58th St. 

The curtain rises on three girls 
and three boys, one a very small 
chap, playing kid games. There 
follows song and dance specialties 
made up of duets, trios and singles. 
One girl (Min) on her toes later de- 
veloped the best dancer of the sex- 
tet. Girl twins stood out, too, start- 
ing with "Baby Sister Blues." 

A quintet which took in the older 
kids (probably IC or thereabouts) 
performed a locked arm dance well 
■after singing a number. Popsy, an 
old boy, intruded and suggested they 
play circus. That was mainly to cue 
TSA, the little kid, who ascended a 
vertical rope for etunts good enough 
considering his size. 

This Is a juvenile revue of fair 
merit, strictly designed for pop. It 
gets its title from the finale num- 
ber, whi3h has the boys and girls In 
a sort of triplet marriage ceremony, 
that leadifig into a dancing finale. 

Ihec. 



FLORENCE MILLS and Co. (9) 
Assisted by Will Vodery's Or- 
chestra. 

28 Mins.; Full Stage 

Hippodrome 

Big time vaudeville has not of- 
fered a colored production turn 
such as this in many seasons and 
none before has had the added 
flash of so good a stage band. 

"Dixie" closed Its season Satur- 
day, the turn coming out of the 
show made up of the show's num- 
bers. For the road. Will Vodery's 
orchestra was in tt e pit. On the 
stage it sounded even better. Vod- 
ery's bunch Is happy in the posses- 
sion of such a blues trumpeter as 
Johnny Dunn. That boy sure does 
things with the cornet. 

Miss Mills opened with "Back to 
Dixie" the start off number, too. 
In the revue proper. Following a 
band bit she returned with eight 
"hot stepping" and very light tan 
choristers, also out of the "Dixie" 
show. They gave the vamp num- 
ber and did it pretty. 

The pride of Harlem's next ap- 
pearance had her doing 'Tm a 
Little Blackbird Looking for a Blue- 
bird" and it was called back for 
several encores. The finale brought 
the chorus on again with Miss 
Mills for a variation on "Bamboula," 
also scoring number in the "Dixie" 
show and the gals performed some 
mean "Charleston." 

During one costume, change John- 
ny Nit, the brown skin dancer with 
the pearly teeth, hoofed so nicely 
he could not escajM applause. It 
is a question, however, if Nit is to 
remain with the turn. He appeared 
to help Miss Mills and Lew Leslie 
who arranged the oct for vaudeville. 
Florence Mills has been a name 
along Broadway and in Broadway's 
night places for seasons. There is 
no reason why the Mills turn should 
not get the best of the big time 
bookings for It Is understood the 
salary is not exorbitant. Ihee. 



8 CHINESE WARRIORS 

Juggling and Maneuvers 

7 Mins.; Full (special drapes) 

Orpheum, New Orleans 

New 6rleait§, April 24. 
A sextet of Celestials in a fast 
moving divertissement encompass- 
ing odd and diverse juggling, 
coupled with the maneuvering of 
death -dealing hnplements of war- 
fare, as practiced in less effete 
countries. In "one" an English an- 
nouncer acquaints the auditors of 
the prowess of the Chinese. Rises 
the. drop to a neatly draped stage. 
The Orientals step into the intrica- 
cies of their endeavor swiftly bran- 
dishing swords and spears with a 
startling rapidity. 

One of the boys attempts to spear 
another, who dodges the thrusts. of 
the steel with quick darting move- 
ments. All of \ht feats are dan- 
gerous, but for some reason or 
other do not .appear so. That ver> 
contingency takes the act out of 
the feature class and places It 
among the sure and certain closing 
turns. 

Here the act was headlined but 
failed to ascend to bill -topping pre- 
tensions. It Is just a clo.ser but a 
very good ort%. Samuel. 



ARNOLD and DEAN 
Comedy, Talk and Songs 
fi Mins.; One (Special) 
City 

Man and woman In a conversa- 
tloiMU specialty backed by a drop 
depicting a* street In a small town. 
A bench is made legitimate through 
blending into the picture as a stone 
carriage seat outside of a house 
which is surrounded by a stone 
fence. 

The material is bright and mod- 
ern, the man doing a wise-cracking 
hick. The idea follows conventional 
lines, being of the "trying to make 
her" variety. 

A good comedy double song is 
broken up with patter used for a 
finish, the song sounding (special and 
fitting the idea of the turn. 

Good spot holder for the inter- 
mediate Mils. Con. 



LYDIA HARRIS 

Sengs 

13 Mins.: One 

American Roof . 

Lydia Harris is a well appear- 
ing blues singer with a powerful 
voice and a selling ability that 
balances ' somewhat an absence of 
soft tones. Her repertoire consists 
of five published numbers with 
those of the "blues" and coon shout- 
ing variety predominating although 
she has managed to incorporate a 
ballad. 

Most of her numbers are of a 
past vintage which leads one to 
suspect she has been dolnB the act 
for some time before hitting New 
York. Nevertheless from a voice 
angle the songs are ideal and 
despite their familiarity to this 
audience clicked nicely. 

Can get along nicely in the deuce 
on any small time bill. Edha. 



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18 MiiM.( Full (Special) 
8th Ave. 

Tbeae aistera have been together 
before In Taadevllle, but their lat- 
est exhibit comprises seven other 
danclns vlrls and a feminine pia- 
nist. It's a production act posses- 
alag creditable appearance worth 
the sextette of girls routining on 
the Tiller atyle and to effect. 

Other than the specialties of the 
sisters there Is Included a spot for 
a contortionlstie episode so extreme 
as to be anything but dancing al- 
though gaining that attention to 
mark it as one of the highlights. 

Six distinct numbers are submit- 
ted within the 15 ndnutes for which 
there are appropriate costume 
changes. The Sewell girls switch 
their attire but once. Also sisters' 
8rst entrance le by means of intro- 
ductory Sony which ia the one in- 
stance of verbalising. 

The act has'none." the accom- 
panlng' glrla look good and the 
Sewella have alwaya been a dainty 
team. That these two relatives 
have curUlIed their efforts does 
not favor \he act as the routine 
conM stand a punch by the sisters. 
As earrently playing the applause 
wallop Is garnered by the nimble 
tointed miss which is somewhat out 
of proportion to the turn's billing. 
Undoubtedly woven of twice 
dally fkbrlo the act but needs that 
slight rearrangement to make the 
SewcUs more prominent. At this 
house the pianist was almost com- 
pletely out of sight to allow space 
for the manuevers. Bkie. 

EDNA BUCKLER and Co. (4) I 

"The Man Hunt" (Farce) 

19 Mins.; Full Stage 

58th St. I 

Harlan Thompson, who wrote the 
book and lyrics for "My Girl" at the 
Vanderbilt, authored this farce, 
titled in the manner of a drama. 
There was a dramatic act, "The 
Man Hunt," In vaudeville. 

The story In Miss Buckler's play- 
let is not unfamiliar. It is an event 
at a house party. Beth, one of the 
guests,, is a somnambulist. She 
walks into one of the young men's 
rooms, entering via the French win- 
dow from an encircling porch. 
Awakening, she upbraids the boy 
for daring to park himself in the 
other twin bed. They had quarreled 
the night before and she rejected 
his proposal, telling him to tell it to 
another gal. 

The boy tries to find a way to get 
the girl back to her own room. For 
complications a "nance" enters and 
exits several times, also the butler 
who, on seeing' the pajama-clad girl, 
says he Is not surprised at anything 
occurring at a house party. The plot 
comes to an end when the boy de- 
clares they had stolen off in the 
night and were married. The others 
depart and they go into a half Nel- 
son. He says he didn't know she 
walked In her sleep. She answers 
she doesn't (the brightest line). 

Miss Buckler plays the girl satis- 
factorily and the supi>ort is fair. The 
boy doing the "nance" m^ht have 
run off with the turn had the part 
been built up for him. He seemed 
new in that type of character. "The 
Man Hunt" must be satisfied with 
small time. Ihee. 



LISTEN TO '^G"! 



DANNY SMALL AND CREOLE 

CRY BABIES ORCHESTRA (8) 
Songs, Dances and Music 
18 Mins.; Four 
City 

Danny Small heads this colored 
aggregation which Includes eight 
musicians and a feminine dancer, 
very light of complexion and whose 
forte seemed Charleston stuff. 

Small Is at best a dancer although 
he sings and does well with his 
voice which can be heard when the 
music is subdued. Once the brass 
gets busy little Danny's piping 
fades. Small la understood to have 
been in several shows, late of "From 
Broadway to Dixie" and more re- 
cently at the Cotton Club. 

One thing about Small: he does 
not wear out bis stage welcome. 
He works fast and does some 8t«p- 
ping with the young woman at the 
finish. Small is a pleasing enter- 
tainer but his present stage routine 
could still be shaped for better re- 
sults. A "Wooden Soldier" number 
Is both novel and entertaining. 

As to the band. It goes In hot, 
high and heavy for jazz, using the 
Charlestony rep of numbers that 
should be sure-fire where this kind 
of music Is the rage. For Smalls 
accompaniment and that of the 
young woman, the band is there 
fine and forte. 

The act was a Inrge ^Ized hit at 
the City and has the maklnKM. 

Hark. 



New York. April 27. 
Editor Variety: 

Writing for the kids of this 
paper (and after looking over 
the office there's only a few of 
us left) would like to mention 
that your ode to the small time 
and the squawk you registered 
on the way we review such as- 
signments will not digest. 

The habeas corpus idea you 
Imply that we spruce up on 
both our opinions and writing 
we'll split with the small time 
and Independent bookers. If 
we're not hitting .300 in your 
estimation as to our right and 
wrong guesses on the thrice 
daily shows, and if the word- 
ing of such ideas as we have 
don't favorably impress, beg to 
state it's the outcome of sit- 
ting through these vaudeville 
and film operas where there's 
every reason to believe' the 
bookers have allotted as little 
attention to the bills as you say 
we give them. 

It's our opinion (us kids) 
that a bill is only as good as 
Its booker or the circuit it 
plays and rare are the occa- 
sions for any vaudeville show 
to Rt>« sufficiently strong to 
overcome the handicap of a 
poor layout. 

And almost all the small 
time acts are hardly enhanced 
by their "spots" or the similar- 
ity in material they must fol- 
low, consistently marked on 
any small Ume bill you may 
see fit to send us, just to get 
even. 

If you'd quit your grouch 
long enough to read the vaude- 
ville revlewH in this paper you 
would find that we kids have 
pointed this out until either 
everybody thinks the same 
about us as you do or no one 
I4 reading the paper. 

Anyway, we're well fed up 
. with exploltlns this discovery 
and it's a cinch our ideas are 
not causing eltlier the acts or 
the bookers to add strokes to 
their golf scores. Also, as the 
boys generally become more 
careless with the warm 
weather it looks like a tough 
summer for ua 

However, and still speaking 
for the kids, must Inform that 
if you Insist on giving ijs a 
bawl in public, probably 
brought on by something we 
know nothing about (but can 
guess at) we'l' establish a de- 
fense, for so long as we're 
able and we'll at least estab- 
lish that wo have a conscience. 

Where we have it is our 
business. Bkig. 



JULES ALBERTI'S ORCHESTRA 

(11) 
Instrumental, 

13 Mins.; Three (SpecisI) 
5th Ave. 

Reported as a new combination 
having played no other dates, either 
vaudeville or cafe, before showing 
at this house. Alterti Is at the 
drums surrounded by a trio of sax- 
ophones, two comets, trombone, 
tuba, banjo, piano and violin. 

Six numbers are rushed through 
In rapid fire order, really too fast, 
with the announcements coming 
from a card index. The boys also 
sing and in this respect the pianist 
is allowed to take a semi-ballad 
during which a divided back drape 
reveals the painted country home 
he is warbling about. The literal 
completing of the picture can be 
eliminated anytime. 

Alberti Is not attempting too dif- 
ficult orchestrations which may be 
because of the newness of this com- 
bination, but his rendering sounds 
reasonable, if not particularly bril- 
liant. The singing should help in 
tho lesser grade houses, but the 
avalanche of bands preceeding this 
outfit predicts Alberti as an un 
unlikely big time prospect. Bkig. 

BOB AND, LUCY GILLETTE 

Juggling 

11 Mins.; Three (Special) 

5th Ave. 

Lucy Gillette formerly did a Jug- 
gling single. Now she has a male 
partner who does a comedy waiter 
and serves to pad out the running 
time. 

Miss Oilletto, personally, handles 
plates, chairx, plants, a table, etc., 
and gathered aplenty in sequence. 
Nothing actually above the average 
in the act, but Miss Gillette has 
the knack of selling everything she 
dots and Impresses as a Ukely 
opener of many bills. Bkig 



CHARLES DICKER80N (2) 

Songe 

11 Mina: One 

Fifth Avenue 

If memory Is not amiss Charlee 
Dickerson was the juvenile with 
"Paradise Alley." At that time be 
was not seen to advantage, may. 
haps through fighting his role, and 
his advent as a vaudeville single 
does not particularly heighten the 
former impression although his per- 
formance is an Improvement over 
the musical comedy effort. 

Possessing a tenor voice that has 
the handicap of a tremolo, Dicker- 
son is providing straight singing 
accompanied by a male planiet. 
Pop numbers are in the majority 
of the four provided. However, one 
is announced as a personal com- 
position, in conjunction with the 
pianist, and be it said a substitu- 
tion is in order. 

Dickerson is too studied in his 
gestures and for this reason leads 
to the belief that he would be more 
at ease It worklJU^opposlte a co- 
operating partn4|iPpresumably a.| 
girl. tti 

On the other hand the opinion of ' 
the audience was that Dickerson 
filled all requirements and as early 
as a semi -ballad was well on the 
road to a sizeable climax, which 
he eventually achieved. Hkig. 

WALSH SISTERS 

Songs 

18 Mins; One 

A "sister act" that depends on 
songs, with one girl going in for the 
top notes in the soprano range. The 
girls use a piano but for only a 
portion of the turn. 

At the City the "sisters" scored 
strongly, the singing bringing ap- 
plause from all parts of the house. 
The women go in for a bit of nov- 
elty through a burlesque of a num- 
ber as it would or might be done in 
different countries. 

The Walshes have an act that 
pleases, is easy to comprehend and 
withal voices that sound ^ood to 
the pop audiences. 

Good In an early spot. Mark. 



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DUNN and LA MARp 

Skit 

11 Mina; One and Two 

58th St. ' 

Boy and girl with a young married 
couple quarrel routine, a couple of 
songs being fitted in. They start 
with "Here Comes the Bride." After 
that into two, a breakfast scene. 
Honeymoon is over and boy squawk- 
ing about the marriage and his 
wife's family. Tears from the girl 
and cracks by both. Back Into one 
for a song, "When We Were Kids." 

The chatter got something from 
the younger persons In the audience. 
On second, the spot for this team in 
pop houses only. Tbtt. 



SHORTA(X OF BOOZE 

(Continued from page 1) 
ney Buckner started bis crusade 
upon taking office. 

Scotch Now at |43-|63 

Scotch m New York of late weeks 
has dropped off a couple of dollars 
per case, bootlegging quotations. 
The best Scotch is now at 163 and 
the other, also more common kind. 
143. 

Scotch "on the Une" (Rum Row) 
sells oft of the boats at $19 a case 
in large quantities. Smaller de- 
liveries are at $21 or |22 a case. Im- 
mediately tacked onto that Is the 
38 case the motor boat owners de- 
mand for bringing the booze to 
shore. After that graft starts and 
never ends until the liquor is de- 
livered to the consumer. As the 
split money goes on its upward path 
the cost per case advances with it 
until the above bootlegging prices 
are reached. 

The motor boat operators claim 
they take the largest risk in mov- 
ing "the stuff" from ship to shore 
and charge accordingly. Some of 
the motor boats can havidlo 200 
cases at one time; others can taUe 
as many as 500 cases. 

Cargo of 10,000 Cases Sold 

Among the vessels hanging 'round 
Is one holding a cargo of 10,000 
cases of Scotch purchased by a 
syndicate of three New York boot- 
leggers at |19 a case. Cash was 
prepaid for the shipment. Up until 
yesterday the boat and its carto 
were still hanging around. 

New York has a supply of booze 
that will meet the demand for the 
next two weeks. Owing to the un- 
steadiness of recent deliveries, sur- 
plus stocks have dropped. It Is 
said by the rum men that the larg- 
est handler of booze in New York 
has not 3,000 cases ol .Scotch on 
hand. 



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Wednesday, April 29. 1025 



VAUDEVILLE REVIEWS 



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VARIETY 



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HIPPODROME 

ThlB week's show In the big botue 
■lined for comedr *«»d 'or the most 
aTrt delivered in that reapect. But 
liuih tum« wer» not lacking, the 
BM-forniance being good entertain- 
ment thougl* It did wind up lamely. 
Jjonday night the Hip looked well 
piled downstairs. 

Arthur West, who appeared aa an 
U V A. entertainer three weekii 
MO was held over regularly and 
Snounced la«t week and this 
week's show. His purpose is to kill 
off wait?, and while a set was be- 
ing struck he warbled a number. 

j-lorence Mills (New Acts) made 
her vaudeville debut, along with 
Will Vodery's band. The combina- 
tion traveled ail night from Cincin- 
nati where "Dixie to Broadway" 
closed and the colored songbird was 
tired and nervous at the matinee, 
though winning the bill's honors, as 
gbe did at nijKbt. 

The 'flrst of the comedy features 
waslwe AVon Comedy Four, spotted 
tourtH. The turh won plenty of 
laughx but knowing the hcruae es- 
sayed but one quartet song aumber. 
The ditty selected seemed a poor 
eholock perhaps by design to. keep 
dowi^ the act's running time, 

Willie, West, and McGlnty opened 
Intermlssif-n and were sure-fire with 
their roughhouSo "House Builders," 
entirely In i>urtt6mlme. "Joe Mendl," 
the little chimpaniee, followed quite 
milclly. As an act the monk Is for 
the kids, the routine being little dif- 
ferent than colorful monks of the 
past "Joe" Is but 18 months old, 
however, and his training is prob- 
ably creditable. 

Japk Itoae, who may somej day .be 
pensioned by the straw hat manu- 
tectiirers, was spotted tiext to clos- 
ing, the posltfon being fixed becaiise 
of a scene chance between the )t>f ills 
turn and the finale. Rose amused 
only the first half of the house, be- 
ing entirely too confidential. Pa- 
trons ii), the, rear section started 
walking on hli^. One of Rose's best 
laughs canie when he doffed his 
toup^. He asked the hat carrier 
In the wings to meet him half way 
— a laugh for the talent. 

The class of the show was fur- 
nished by Clifton Webb and' Mary 
Hay with the Club Ciro orchestra, 
led by Dave Bernle, the dance turn 
closing intermission. Webb was 
worried about playing the big house 
but that was a wasted squawk, for 
the clever couple copped sis well as 
at the Palace recently. The nov- 
elty of the Webb and Hay numbers 
alone assures them a stage welcome 
anywhere. Dillon Ober, doing a 
nance xylophone bit, attracted at- 
tention and shared a bow. 

The Klkuta Japs have one of the 
finest all around exhibitions on the 
atage. Juggling and somersaulting 
are only part of the work. The 
Rialey demonstration Is the real 
punch. 

Nayon's Birds opened, supplying 
a pretty and effective flash. On sec- 
ond were Bob, Bobby and Bob, who 
for the Hip showing were dolled up 
as clowns and a circus drop was 
provided by the house. Frldkin and 
Rhoda were in the center of the 
closing feature billed as "Crystal 
IV>untalns." Foster's Hip girls really 
caught the eye, especially ttuxie 
posed on the second and third step* 
of the fountain, because the spray- 
ing water wet the fleshings and 
lent the Impression of bare skin. 
The fountain Idea (held over from 
last week) was used early in the 
■eason and Is a darn good effect for 
all who like to lamp the femlotne 
torm. . , Jhee. 



lowed by the garden wall ensemble 
after which the Idea was to duck 
back to the office to see if that 
guy wan in the midst of another 
fever and about to put us kids on 
the pan again for our ideas of 
smalltime reviewing. Skig. 



STATE 

The State held a half and half 
bill this week, dragging In the first 
half, but more than picking up with 
the advent of Toney and Norman, 
fifth on the six-act bill. 

Toney and Norman, one of the 
best man and wom^n comedy acts in 
ttie vaudeville world, and playing a 
repeat engagement at the house, 
rang up one of the season's hits, and 
rightly. Jim Toney's comedy, nut- 
ting, falls and dancing, are the quin- 
tessence of fun making with Miss 
Norman as always a corking 
straight and foil. This turn, logically 
big time next to closers, are being 
overlooked by the musical comedy 
scouts. They would fit perfectly 
In a production. Toney has several 
new gags In the cross-fire and IS 
closing with his slow fall. He was 
forced to enCore with the knock-^ 
kneed dance.' 

Just ahead Cardo and Noll, In 
what passes on the sniall time for a 
vocal class act, built up to at>out 
two healthy bows from a slow start, 
but, spoiled by the man's "stealing" 
and working In an undemanded en- 
core. The turn opens with the man 
and woman In Italian get up for a 
double song and some mildly funny 
talk. . Ooing to full stage, both are 
In evening clothes for a Carmen ex- 
cerpt. A second tiresome bit was 
the speech. The closing song 
should be incorporated Into the reg- 
ular routine without the Obvious 
stalling. 

The deuce act was Clifford and 
Bailey, two hard-working colored 
dancing Iwys. Well routined solo 
and doubles put them away safely. 
The perennial Yip Yip Yaphank- 
ei;s closed the vaudeville section and 
never went better. Joe Mellno's 
comedy acrobatics and foolery re- 
main the high light. The act is a 
hokum classic for the small time 
and will develop Into an acrobatic 
"Abie's Irish Rose." It's been click- 
ing along steadily to the tune of 
about 40 weeks or more a season 
since It was formed during the late 
war. 

Three Walters opened on the bars, 
giving the show an orthodox start. 
The other comedy entry was Dalton 
and Craig, siwtted third in their 
famlllas small time turn. The lyrics 
sound the same as when last heard 
and if not home made were written 
by a rhymeless comiwser. The one 
big number Is the melodramatic 
travesty. The male is a good dancer 
and the turn has been given a nice 
production. In construction it fol- 
lows well worn paths with the de- 
liveries of the principals ditto. They 
went safely. 

The bill, barring the last three 
acts, looked as though the usual 
summer retrefnchmenta were on. 

Con. 



AMERICAN ROOF 

Kver since the "big time" tight- 
ened up against bow stealing and 
limited responses to legitimate en- 
cores the littler brother and sister 
artists of the smaU time seem to 
have cornered the angle and are 
working the "please recall us" tac- 
tics to a farethewell, possibly be- 
lieving they can fool the bookers 
when In reality they are only fool- 
ing themselves and detracting from 
a possible meritorious finish through 
stalling tactics. 

Several of the performers on the 
first half bills here resorted to the 
practice. The worst violator got a 
fair start but took a dive because 
of poor material. 

Attendance on the Roof Monday 
night was much below par. un- 
doubtedly due to the first Monday 
of the Daylight Saving schedule. 

The show was an average small 
time bill, holding little above the 
ordinary save for the first appear- 
ance here of F'rank Wright and 
Frank Besslnger, better known to 
ether fans as "Radio Franks." The 
boys held the next to shut assign- 
ment nicely. They harmonized W^Il 
and were received with more enthus- 
iasm than anything else offered. 

Chester and Devere, colored boys, 
were a close runner up with fast 
dancing that hit In No. S. The 
Stewart Sisters And a girl band of 
seven provided a likeable flash in 
preceding spot, the band accompany- 
ing the dancers and also' sending' 
across several Instrumentals on 
their own. A neat contribution by 
the sisters was a flirtation diver- 
tissement witli one as a flower girl 
and the other a newsboy, which 
seemed to cMek best of their rep- 
ertoire, although the preceding 
dances were equally well done. 

Withal the bill was light on com- 
edy, having but two legitimate com- 
edy turns spotted, Baxley and 
Porter, No. 8, and Harris and 
Vaughn, on No. 6. The former of- 
fered a more or less conventional 
mixed team talking act with the 
man as a hick comic and the woman 
doing some vocalizing that went 
over fairly well. The latter gleaned 
whatever laughs that were lying 
about with another mixed team 
duolog woven around a simp assist- 
ant being put through the paces bm 
an aid to the doctor and, of course, 
getting things all mixed up for com- 
edy purposes. The girl doubled as 
a nurse and later as a prospective 
patient. The latter act got the best 
of. it from a palm-slammlng stand- 
point- and neither were above the 
routine small time two acts. 

Lydia Harris deuced it to good re- 
sults with a repertoire of pop num- 
bers (New Acts). 

The Novelty Clintons opened with 
some good tumbling and acrobatics, 
while Palermo's Canines closed with 
the performing dogs being put 
through the traces of the usual rou- 
tine of balancing and jumping. 
"Man and Maid," feature. 

Edba. 



with Watts and Hawley and even 
billed over them outside was the 
Holland-Dockrlll circus riding turn 
which closed the bill. For some 
reason it proved to be disappoint- 
ing, particularly when one consid- 
ers how long the act has t>een 
standard In vaudeville and the out- 
door fleld. The beginning of the 
turn with posing and other action- 
less tricks is too alow. 

"Code of the West" was the fllm. 



with six girls, of original construc- 
tion. Paulo and Florlan are two 
fine performers, wearing all whit* 
tighta Marga Nina Is a cute Slov- 
enlc dancer of nice presence, and 
did well. 

The Four Arconis on the spring- 
board, with a comedian, did well, 
Willie Antonet and Beby In their ec- 
centric musical act, were the laugh 
hit of the evening. Antonet, for- 
merly was the partner of Crock, the 
C'.own. 



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5TH AVE. 



Reduced to six acta because of the 
longevity attached to the Qua Ed- 
Jnu-ds exhibition the first half bill 
Jonred through with a comedy ob- 
Jactive. According to the house 
that pinnacle was reached with 
Senator Murphy's 15 minutes pro- 
viding tiie firreater share of the 
tlKgles. Incidentally, the Senator 
tnust have had some of his cross 
Word puzzlers out front for he 
Walked on to a reception. However, 
the Senator has got to be terribly 
funny to make a variety guy laugh 
tight now and hell never be funny 
enough for one to laugh off those 
18 puzzle winners. 

Three of the six turns come under 
the heading of New Acts. Namely, 
the trio as Bob and Lucy Gillette, 
opening; Charles DIckerson, No. 2 
»nd Marion Murray, No. 8. Follow- 
«i«r that broadside of newly turned 
out material came Edwards and 
Gardiner with their nut antics. The 
boys started rlgbt out with the 
hew.spaper socking and hoked It 
through as far as the Tom Patrlcola 
Wt of having the orchestra answer 
their shouts. No rhyme, reason or 
anything else to the act during 
which the semi-straight man In- 
dulges in a short snatch of hooting 
•8 the single legitimate passage In 
the routine. The boys did very 
nicely arid should equal the score In 
any of the pop houses. V\yT the 
bigRrr emporiums the hodHe-podge 
being niTered doesn't lnclud» sufll- 
cient clevprnese to shape It as 
tnoto than n doubtful possibility. 

Collator Murphy amused plentl- 
'Ulb witli his monologue and even 
retiiiiK,! to "gag" a few words oi 
api>ip"l.Ttion. 

Tlip I'.ilw.irds' pot pourri opened 
^vith the biographical "drop" fol- 



CITY 

When It came to apportioning 
vaudeville honors at the City Mon- 
day night from an applause stand- 
point two single turns and a colored 
band copped everything in sight. It 
was a quiet evening with nothing 
sensational or Away from the well 
worn trails. . 

Bob Nelson stopped the show and 
Julia Kelety, on ahead of Nelson, 
was a big favorite with her songs. 
Danny Small and Creole Cry Babies 
(New Acts! filled in a happy spot. 

The opener was Futton and Mack, 
who held attention with their physi- 
cal feats while Sellg and Kirk did 
fairly well In the second position: 

Saxton and Farrell, with their lit- 
tle skit and Its surprise finale, gave 
the bin Its first comedy moment and 
there was spontaneous laughter at 
the finish. 

The special exterior, the Idea and 
the climax helped the bill Im- 
measurably. Russ, Dock and Pete 
work in "one" and dish up a song, 
dances and some verbal chatter with 
their rough and tumble acrobatics 
the big feature. Doesn't matter 
much that the opening Is a little 
slow, the ground acrobatic work 
brings them to the fore. Julia Kelety 
was next. 

Miss Kelety carries her years well 
and her voice still retains much of 
Its former lustre. She appeared to 
be hoarse, her high notes suffering 
as a result. Mias Kelety was beau- 
tifully gowned and displayed her 
vocal range In an old medley. 

After the Small act came Nelson 
for one of the quickest hits on rec- 
ord. He had the house, upstairs and 
down, with him all the way and his 
routine, with songs that have a 
'double meaning." riding on all cyl- 
inders. 

The Jewels, the act formerly 
billed as the Jewel Box Revue, with 
some changes, all for the better, 
closed. The dancing, especially the 
work of the principal woman, un- 
derstood to be Eileen Schofleld, but 
not carded, stood out like a house 
afire. This young woman Is a cork- 
ing, fast, oontortlonlstic dancer. 

The feature film was Laemmle's 
"Let 'Or Buck" (Hoot Olbson). 

Mark. 



58TH ST. 

It wouldn't be fair to label this 
a good small-time show, because 
at least five and possibly all of the 
six acts have played the two-a-day 
extensively in the past. First-rate 
intermediate entertainment would 
be more like It. Monday night's 
business was exceptional. 

The Gregory Troupe opened with 
a hoop act colorful and unique In 
some ways. A maximum of pace 
crowds a long routine inib a few 
momenta. 

The deuce went to Caatletoo and 
Mack, whose eccentric hoofing has 
already won their way for them 
into the fastest company. The 
start Is unforgivably slow, but 
once they hit the trick steps and 
acrobatic travesties It's duck soup 
for them. The Russian floor stuff 
of one of the men first on one foot 
and then with, his partner on hlS' 
shoulders, presents something new 
In the way of difflculties. 

Third, Archer and Belford, 
amassed a heavy laugh score with 
their "plano-movlng" skit. This is 
"Bozo" Archer, expert pantomimic 
comedian. His work is clever in 
the extreme, but he handicaps 
himself at the finish by giving 'em 
too much Intentionally sour clarinet 
playing. Miss Belford feeds well, 
looks well if somewhat hefty, and 
sings Just fairly well. 

Charles Althoff was next, labor- 
ing under a slight disadvantage at 
first because his clowning with the 
violin followed so closely on 
Archer's equally unmelodlous 

work with the clarinet. But once 
Althoff played the straight pieces, 
which he does so well, there was 
nothing to retard him from becom- 
ing the applause hit of the bill. 

Next, the clever team of Watts 
and Hawley, probably as much a 
"cinch" as any act the house has 
had In weeks. George Watts' first 
song hardly got over, but then he 
sang the new "Lulu" number which 
threatens to become nearly as pop- 
ular with vaudeville audiences as a 
more famous and older "Lulu" song 
was with such less genteel outfits 
as the A. E. F.. He did one more 
number. Miss Hawley did one In 
that sweet, straightforward soprano 
of hers, and finally they did a duet. 
All this as prepared by the team Is 
a very sound formula for success. 

Sharing the headline honors 



GRAND OPERA HOUSE 

This Eighth avenue (at 23d street) 
house proves that Independent 
vaudeville Is a paying proposition, 
even when bucking Keith-Proctor 
bills. The answer Is that Proctor's 
23d Street, an avenue away, had to 
abandon Its vaudeville policy In 
favor of stock and In turn gave that 
up, with straight pictures inaugu- 
rating Monday. Obviously location 
has much to do with It. For the 
neighborhood, figuring to draw 
strictly from the West Chelsea dis- 
trict, the O. O. H. is more cen- 
trally located for that purpose. The 
scale, which is a few jits under the 
Proctor house's par, also ftgrures. 

As a show, the Proctor theatre at 
all times topped the G. O. H., al- 
though this house dishes up a likely 
brand of vaudeville for the 40-60- 
cent admlsh. 

Holden and Graham, with their 
shadowgraph comedy, were corking 
openers. Loney Nace is a likely 
singing female for the deuce. Miss 
Nace might be commented on for 
the sameness of her routine as to 
song types, bat that must also be 
discounted considering her vocal pe- 
culiarity. She features a contralto 
that is strong for the rags only. **0 
Sole Mlo" for the opener (off-stage) 
Is but an effect offering and suc- 
cessful In fooling some of the 'cus- 
tomers. 

Burke. Barton and Burke Is an 
unadulterated hoke trio of comic, 
straight and prima, both alternating 
In feeding Johnny Burke, who dishes 
out the Tenth avenue slang with 
considerable gusto and sure-fire de- 
livery What price glory on the big 
time for this trio if they agreed to 
polishing up their stuff when they 
can continue working and wham- 
ming 'em on the three-a-dayers 
with the same deadly effect dis- 
played Monday night? Like so many 
of the small timers, the fact they 
are working and smiling Is suffi- 
cient. 

Clifford Wayne and Co. Is the 
same Indian family turn featuring 
young Clifford. His parents dress 
the stage, the man acting as under- 
stander and spieling effectively. The 
woman should give up the vocaliz- 
ing idea. Roy La Pearl was the 
comedy hit of the show. 

Lee Marshall Revue, four men and 
a woman (colored), start their leg- 
mania where the others leave off. 
It's probably the fastest dance act 
of Its kind seen around, the cap- 
tious comment only being that the 
same tornado speed makes tor flat 
returns as the act progresses. Lack- 
ing contrast, with the climax antici- 
pated, tha wow finish Is lost. This 
could be readily remedied with some 
attention. 

The elimination of the Proctor 
house on 23d street as opposition 
also eliminates the necessity for 
some of the acts featuring "phoney" 
noms-de-stage. so the Grand O. H. 
management avers. The assumed 
name was not an unknown dodge 
at this house formerly. 

Apropos of nothing, excepting 
for a stray memo on this reporter's 
pad, is the house trench orchestra 
which distinguishes Itself quite 
favorably. It Is probably one of the 
best of its kind and size around 
town, co-operating thoroughly with 
the acts, shifting tempos with re- 
markable precision, and pleasant re- 
sults to meet any requirements. 

Abel. 



Wintergarten, Berlin 

Berlin, April 14. 

At the Wintergarten for April 
(entire month), the bill Is far above 
the program for March. 

At the top Is Enrico Rastelli, 
billed as the best juggler of the 
present, and he got the hit oC the 
show. This U Rastelli's first BerUn 
appearance, with his work keeping 
the closest attention. 

The Five Poncherrys on the tight 
wire have greatly Improved since 
their return from the States. They 
may now be classed among the 
leaders in their line of work. The 
two women In the turn have looks 
besides, and are well attired, vrltb 
the act meeting with certain suc- 
cess. 

A turn that got Into the big ap- 
plause are the 13 Romanos, 10 wom- 
en and two inen. Well built and of 
appearance, flressed as gladiators, 
they do balancing and strong-man 
feats. 

For a Spanish female imperson- 
ator Derkas Is striking. He has 
ability and personality. Doing nice- 
ly when singing he has a well ar- 
ranged turn for further assistance 
and got over splendidly. Of course, 
those who have seen Eltlnge, Re- 
nault and the Creole Fashion Plate 
visualize a comparison, end those 
cannot set up Derkas aa of e4)ual 
rank, but he may be classed as 
among the leading fentures of this 
bill, with the SpanlHh twist pos- 
sibly of acute value In Amerlr.-x If 
exploitation were decided upon. 

Marta Western has a posing turn 



VniAGE IS "THROUGH" 

(Continued from page 1) 

elsewhere. They seldom visit the . 
haunts once looked upon as "art's 
meeting places." although possibly 
a few with long leases are still suf- 
fering down there amid the rabbla. 

Shutters Going Up 
A number of Village cabarets will 
put up the shutters at the end oC 
May, i>ermanently, rather than ac- 
quiesce to what they claim to ba 
exorbitant terms of their landlords 
who are attempting to jack up the 
rents 60 per cent, on renewals of 
leasea. 

With rents currently scaled sky 
high and business none toe good la ' 
the VlUagak proprietors can't see - 
their way clear to stand for the ti'w > 
Lahdiords have figured themaelve*'' 
reasonably secure In makiac the 
boost believing that alnce most of 
the proprietors have spent consider- 
able sums In fixing up the places 
they would stand for anything 
rather than vacate. 

The landlords have figured an- 
other out In being able to rent tl« 
places as they are fully equipped If 
the present tenants should vacate 
which would be practical since most 
of the leases do not contain trans- ■ 
fer clauses which would permit the ' 
present owners selling to others not 
aware of the present slump. 

Boom for Ten Years 

The conversion of this residential 
section into an amusement center 
blew up a harvest for landlords and 
real estate promoters. It has lasted 
over a period of 10 years. Cellars 
which rented to coal dealers and 
shoemakers for from flO to $12 a 
month are now bringing $76 and 
1100 in addition to the cabaret men 
expending several thousands of 
dollars on the places maklns them 
habitable. 

Back in the days that the Village 
operated spooky joints and sawdust 
dumps the Village prospered. Since 
they have attempted to ape Broad- 
way, business has taken a tamble. 
Spenders hit the Village becauae it 
was something different flrom a 
steady diet of glided palaces. 
Prices were lower, too, and a phono- 
graph sufficed for dance music. 

While the Village was booming 
cabaret men took their cue from 
carnival gyps and sized up every 
patron as 4 simp, figuring that 
transit trade would keep them go- 
ing Indefinitely. Carnivals get away 
with It through keeping constantly 
on the hop but the Villagers forgot 
they are at the same stand for 305 
days a year. Many cleaned up 
while It last'ed but few have bank 
balances and the rent list Is causing 
them much consternation. 

A large number cf places will be 
affected by the Increased rental 
with most going on record that they 
will close rather than operate for 
the benefit of the landlord . 

The Passing of Greenwich Village 
and It was thought to be and nearly 
was at one time, will eradicate the 
biggest Bunk New York ever held 
and the hinterland fell for. "Green- 
wich Village" has attracted from all 
over the country, until the Village 
became known as the land of the 
long and short hairs. Everything 
was staked down there for the 
yokels and at one time the graft 
was workins ao well that grifters 
from the lot picked on the Village 
instead aa more lucrative with less 
Intrigue and troubto. 

"Greenwich Village" la atin a 
mecca to a great many youth of 
both sexea, especially those who 
have not the money to make tha 
trip so content themselves with the 
phoney stories in the "lively" mag- 
azines. 



HOUSES CLOSING 

Chauteau. Chicago, closes for tJM 
summer. May 9. 

Aldlne's, Wilmington, Del., witk 
summer stock next week. Palmer 
Hlnes Players. 



If yon don't Ad?ertise in 

Don't Advertiae 



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I. 5 



BILLS NEXT WEEK (MAY 4) 

IN rAvr>mvn,tjm rBBATna* 

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KatUil HlppodroBM 
• Balforda 
Foodlea Uannatord 
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Wtm Mllla Oo 
,>M Mandi Co 
^^axaa aalnan 

■117 Co 

fOaa U 111) 

KcMh'a rateea 

Bddla liooaard Co 
Boy Cnmmlnga Co 



Kannedx * Hartln 
(One to nil) 

lit half («-•) 
Jobn L« Clair 
Towar Broa * Co 
Shclton Tyler * 8 
(Othara to ftU) 

Sd halt (T-IO) 
MarUoat * Magltn 
Friand * Sparlla 
(Otkara to All) 

Tft iU ft^ Uh At* 

M half )ll-l) 
Wm ▲ Kennedy Co 
M Diamond Co 




*nnB WOMAH-HATBUr CI.CB~ 



A Taaoay Band 
tOthars to flU) 

MalUi'a mtwwnU* 

fiW Bdwarda Bar 
Aotlqne Shop 
Bay Cammlnga Cti 
BamlHoa Wa * F 
Daso Ratter 
Marsarat Padnla 
<Oaa to ail) 

Kaltk'a Slat M 
Oaneral Plaaao 
Bogar WUllama 
Dara Behooler Oo 
Pack A Wblto 
Hal Kla* 
(Oaa to aU) 



Vraak Fay 
I>aa«Mi A Badt 
Northlaaa A War! 
(Othara to ftli 



CoUaeam 
Teddy Clalra Bd 
Beaator Barpby 
Bobby Folaom 
▼aleatlne A Ball 
<Two ta All) 
Sd half 
Baraa A Flint 
Mlaa Jnllat 
M IMamoad Co 
(Othara to «l) 



WimrMim 
B J Cealay O* 
A Boblaa 
t' lUrcarat Kawart 
It ZMamonl Co 
(Two to AlIX 
M half 
Taddy eialra Bd 
Mortoa A Howard 
Frank Haatar Co 
Cltaord A Gray 
(Two to mi) 

KaMh'a Fkrdham 
BAB CoU 

BoLtallaa A Cara^n 
Blehard Keane 
Bayaa A Flint 
(Twa to ttU) 
M half 
Margaret Stewart 
Pert KeltOB 
Ohaa Kerr Baotl 
(Othera to all) 



Bogaat 

Bax Zimmar 
■mUth A Barker 
Skelly Halt Rt^ 
(Othera to All) 

td aalf 
Valentine A Bell 
BeLelland A Caie^n 
Senator Ifarphy 
Tableaux Peplte 
(Two to fill) 

Moaar HMantaa 

Joa Rolley Oo 
(Othera to All) 

Sd half 
J B Stanley Co 
Bob Hall 
(Othara to All) 



Chaa Kerr Band 
Bob Hall 
Part Kaltoa 
Norton A Howard 
Tableaux Petite 
(Oaa to All) 

td half 
Oeo F Hall 
B J Oannley 



Rae Samnala 
Jack Oatennaa 
(Two to All) 

let half (4-«) 
Krafta A Ljimont 
Realy A Croea 
Barttenhop Rer 
(Othera to All) 

td half (T-l«) 
OoTdoan Doga 
Jaat a Pal 
Bealy A Croaa 
Van A Vernon 
Barberahop Rer 
(Two to All) 

TAB BOCKAWAT 
OolwBibia 

Sd half 
Ulllaa Mortoa 
A Roblna 

Skelly A Helt Rev 
(Othera to All 

BBOOKLTM 
B F Albea 

Webb A Bay 
Harry Kahne 
I/Oe Beere 
Shone A Sqalrea 
Johnny Dooley Co 
• Bracka 
MalTlna 
(Two to All) 

Kalth'a Baahwidi 

Van A Scbenek 
Doctor Rockwall 
The Meredltna 
Marcedea 

Rnaaall A Marcoul 
D Armand A B 
Holland A Dockrlll 
(One to All) 

Maa^ Flatbaah 

Leavltt A L.ock.w-J 

Toto 

(Othara to All) 

Keith'a Orpheam 
A A M Miller . 
(Othera to All) 

Id half 
Brooka Pbllaon A D 
(Othera to All) 

Moaa* Btvera 

DaTia A McCoy 
Vera Sabtn Co 
Dolly Kay 
Frank Hnater Co 
(Othera to All) 

td half 
Bobby Folaonx 
(Othera to AU) 

Keith'a Oreenpoint 

td halt (tO-S) 
Bpiro A WobI 
BMdla Leonard Co 
(Othera to All) 

lat half (4-t) 
Wilfred Da Sola 
Ulllan Morton 
(Othera to All) 

Krith'a Proapeet 
td half (JO-t) 
Oordona Doga 
Seymour A Jeanette 
Moonlight In K 
Dr BockweU 
The Meredltha 
(One to All) 

lat half (4-1) 
Joat a Pal 
Van A Vernon 
OUfoyla A L>ansa 
(Othera to All) 

td half (T-10) 
Wilfred Dubola 
Robey A Ooald 
(Othara to All) 



MARTY WHITE 

•THE 8INQINQ HUMORE8QUE" 

OtreedoB JAmM B. PI^CNKETT 
Aaaa el a t a. TOMMT CCBBAM 



Nathaaaona Bat 
Browa A Rogera 
Jo* Roily (^ 
(Oaa t* All) 

FfMiar'a Ufith 8t 

td half (t*-t) 
The Cordellla 
Cairtlatoa A Mack 
MeCarthy * ■ 
Whltlag A Bart 
(Two to AU) 

lat halt (4-f) 
.Ctoo Hall 
Joa B ataaloy (» 
Brooka Phllaon A D 
(Othera to All) 

Sd half (T-l«> 
The Norrallaa 
Aaa Oaid 
■haltoa Tyler A 8 
(Othera to All) 

Sd halt )tO-t) 
MaeleaJ Johnatoaa 
Mayera A Nolan 
Tfeaa J Ryaa 
^JUf a KUdoB 



ALBANT, N. T. 

FraciOT'a 

Aehl A Toahl 
Vox A Talbot 
Mollla Puller C:o 
Mary Haynea 
Bmmet Welch Min 

td half 
LlTlngetona 
FourOuablng 
Tervo A More 
Asax A Bmlly 
(One to All) 

AI^LKNTOWM, PA. 

Colanlal 
Jack Blrehlay 
B A J Crelghton 
Hometown Folliei 
(One t« All) 

Bd half 
Lacaa A laea 
Reynolde A White 
Mtaa Marcella 
HotaatowB Folllea 
AMBTa>AM, K. T. 

Blalto 

Kalao Broa 



DaUale A Delmar 
(Two to All) 
td halt 
Ball A Bva 
Joa Randall 
Jack Oeorg* 
(On* to All) 

ASBCBT PK. V. t. 
Br — d w a y 

Coakley A Donleyy 
Stafford A Laoulaa 
(Two to All) 
td half 
Maahan A Shannon 
Morton Harvey 
Poppyland Revaa 
(One to All) 

ASHBTIIXB. M. C. 



td half 
The Takewaa 
Ward A Dooley 
M C Cowarda (^ 
Bd A Morton Beck 
Inaplratloa 

ATLANTA, OA. 

Fanyth 

(Birmingham apllt) 

Ut half 
Johnson A Baker 
Senoa A Weber 
Margaret A Morrell 
Billy Blllott 
CnamoBs Belliag Co 

BALTIMOBB, MB. 

Maryl*a< 

Oeuiea 
Montana 



OAMDBK, N. J. 

Tawaar'B 
Wataon Cohen Tab 

Id half 
The Qaudemltha 
Willie Smith 
Haynee A Beck 
A Friedland Co 

OABB'DAI.B, PA. 
Irvine 

Dorothy Nielaoa 
Stoeey A Fay 
Shuffle Along 4 



tnMVKUkvo. a. 



Tha DupoDta 
Meehan A Newman 
B Rubin Co 
Da Calian 
L«okett A Paige 
Jane A Wbalcn 
O Kimball Young 
Frankle Heath 
L StoutenbonrgB 

IMth St. 
Betta A Partner 
Damerest Doll Co 
Oygl Severn Co 
Harry Roee 
COLVMBUS, O. 

B. F. Keith'a 
I«ach La Qutnlan t 
Flagler Broa A R 
Tuck A Cinna 
Borke A Durkln 
Sinclair A Oasper 
Bryan Falrchlld Co 

DATTON, O. 

B. F. Keith'a 



Lamean A Toang 
Jean Duvall Co 
Zuha A Drelaa 
The Melntyroa 

td halt 
Burna A Francea 
Leonora BIben Co 



»,a half 
King A Bendy 
(Two to All) 
HvHBBSPORT, PA. 

■ippodrom* 
Allen A Canfleld 




OGERS 



"AND CO. 

IMreetloa BILEY DBOS. 



Henry Frey 
The Nagfy 
(One to All) 

INDIANAPOU8 

B. F. Keith'a 

t Danubea 
M Dawaon Morrell 
C Vincent Co 
Bob Albright 
DAB Ford Rev 
Davia A Darnell 



Emma O'Nell 
The HoUandera 
(One to All) 
Id half 
Chrlaty A Nelaon 
Qatea A Flnley 
Nerret A Oliver 
Miami Club Orch 

MBADVIIXB. PA. 
Park 

td half 



Wa are Just 
•r* in handling 
lars par year or 



aa faithful in aarving tha amallast of thaatraa aa w« 
accounts amounting to Ono Hundrad Thousand Dol- 
mora. 



THE FAUY HARKUS VAUDEVILLE AGENCY 

1579 Broadway chickerino B410.i-i NEW YORK CITY 



Robbina Family 

td half 
The Retlawa 
Besaxlan A White 
Joe Marka Co 
Mnalcland 

OHAB'TN. W. VA. 



Vim Beauty A B 
Burt A Lehman 
Force A WUllama 



THINK 

Of a Human Baing Standing on 
Ono End of a Spring Board 

A HEAVY SANDBAG 

Is droppad on tha other and. Ho 
catapults into tha air twenty 
feet. 

IN HIS FUGHT 

He Tama HImaelf Fee* Cpwarda aad 

5111: ^a^.***-^ "^ "-»• 
JOE 

FANTON 

Doea Thia, the Meat ThrilUag 
OyaanaaUe Feat Bver AUempted 



B. F. KEITH'S 
PALACE 



THIS 
WEEK 



ALF T. WILTON 

BEPBBSBNTAnVB 



Wanaer A Palmer 
Bessie Wynn 
Weber A Pleida 
Russian Slngera 
TAB Healy 
Syncopated Toea 

B. BODOB. LA. 

Celambla 

(Shrevetoort apllt) 

lat halt 
Fraley A Putnam 
Lloyd A Brtca 
Gertrude Moody Co 
Bllsabeth Murray 
FAD Rial 

BINOHTON, N. T. 
Bingham tea 

Wilson S 
Frank Mullane 
Stephens A Hol'ter 
Dolly Davis Rev 

td half 
MankiB 

Qehan A Oarretson 
M'nllghl la Kllney 
Mttllea A Francis 

BIBJfHAM, ALA. ' 
Lyria 

(Atlanta apllt) 
lat half 
LaFIeur A Portia 
Four Entertainers 
Renard A West 
Jean Oranese 
L Mayer A Olrla 

BOSTON 

B. F. Keith'a 

H Santry Band 
H A A Seymour 
Houdini 

Herscbel Henlere 
Nash A O'Donnell 
T A A Waldman 
Lorlmer A Hudson 



Todeling Troubd'a 

td half 
Bmie A Bmie 
Hugh Herbert Co 
Carrol A Qorman 
Resista 

CHABL'TE. W. VA. 

New Broadway 

(Roanoke split) 

1st half 
Petty Rest A Bro 
P A B Rosa 
Parker Rand A C 
Anna Chandler 

CHE8TEB. PA. 

EdgemoBt 

Chlnke A Kaufman 
Stewart A Olive 
Donnell A Smith 



Nelaon A O'Shay 
Edmunds A Lavella 
Rose O'Hara 
Marino A Martia 
Keno A Oreea 
td half 
Zelaya 

Flo Bnrlght Co 
Har'on A Dakin Co 
Ned Norwortb'<;o 
Verdicta of Kit 

DBTROIT, laCH. 

Temple 

Rose Bills A Roae 
Carleton A Bellew 
W Newman Co 
Chief Canpollcan 
Denno Rochelle Co 
George Jesael Co 
Klein Broa 
The Roulettea 

BA8TON, PA. 
Able Opera Bona* 

Lucaa A Ines 
Reynolda A White 
C Wilson Co 
td half 
Jack Blrchley 
B A J Crelghton 
(One to All) 

BBIB, PA. 
Colenlal 

Burns Bros 
Wllla HoU Wakefd 
(Two to All) 
td half 
Taber A Green 
Berkes A Terry 
(Two to All) 

OEBHANT'N, PA. 

Orpheam 
Pardon Me 
O. BAPID8, MICH. 

Bmpreaa 
Stanelli A Douglaa 
t Beaucalrea 
Hlbbet/A Hartman 
Singer's Midgets 

Id half 
Tune In 

Hayden D'bar A H 
Berk A Sawn 
BInger'a Midgeta 

OBEENP*D, MASS. 

Victoria 

Aranand A Peres 
Lemeau A Toung 
Holmea A Lavere 
Alexander A Peggy 

OBEBNB'O, PA. 

Strand 

(Thrlsty A Nelson 
Brlerre A King 
Annette Dare 
Nerritt A Oliver 
Miami Club Orch 



Great Zjeon Co 
INDIANA. PA. 
Indiana 

Id half 
Musical Winters 
Annette Dare 
Mack A Stanton 
Caul 81a 

JAOK'VIIXE. FLA. 
Palae* 

(Montgomery apllt) 

1st half - 
Bill A Blondy 
Brown A Lavelle 
Doyle A Bonner 
Coley A Jaxon 
O Bdler A Olrla 

JBB8ET C. N. t. 

Stata 

Sd half <SO-S) 

Russell A Marconi 

Teddy Claire Band 

(Others to flit) 



Lorner Olrla 
Wade Booth 

MIAMI, FLA. 

FWrfax 
(W. p. B. split) 

lat half 
Franca A La Pell 
George Lyona 
At 4 P M 
Bronaoh A Renee 
f Honey Boya 

'mOBILB, ALA. 
Lyrie 

(N. Orleans split) 

1st half 
t tiordens 
Melville A Rule 
Those Dere Ol^la 
Walter Hrower 
Harmony land 

MONTREAL 
Prineeaa 

Torino 

4 Diamonda 



SUMMER RATE MAY 1st 

Hotel Grant 

CHICAGO, ILL. 

LBONARD HICKS. Proprietor 

$1JM up. (Bath) $2UX> up 

Double, Woaicly, |14.00 up 

(Bath) $17.60, ^^^M. %24jSo 



lat half (4-S) 
Courtney 81a 
(Othera to All) 

td halt <T-10) 
Richard Kean 
(Othera to All) 

JOHNST'N, PA. 
Majeatle 

Kanesawa t 
N A O Verge 
Freeman A I^on 

td halt 
Shadowland 
Donahue A Morgan 
4 Readings 

lancabtbb, pa. 

Colonial 

Clifford A Grey 
Higher Ups 
Jane Dillon 
Joe Marks Co 
Musicland 

Id halt 
Smiletta Sis 
Judson Cole 
Howard A Rosa 
Temple 4 
Dance Mania 



Fred Barrens Co 
Jack Inglls Co 
Harry Holman Co 
Madeline Collins 
Ward A Van 
Mantell Co 

laapertal 

(Sunday opening) 
Mose A Pry 
Chamberlain A ■ 
Oscar Martin Co 
Nelmeyer M A Co 
Galll-Rlnl Sis Co 
Hamilton A B 

MOBBIST'N. N. J. 

Lyoa's Park • 

Johnny Reynolds 
H Manning Co 
Stafford A Louisa 

MT. YBBN'N, N. T. 
Preetor'a 

td half (30-1) 
Klark A Jacobs 
Rice A Werner 
Rodero A Haley 
Ous Edwards ttev 
(Two to All) 



WHEN 

PLAYING 

PHILADELPHIA 



JACK L LIPSHUTZ 

TAILOR 908 Wahnt St 



MONDAY! 

6R0ER 

FINISH 

SATURDAY 



Dixie 4 

Carl McCullough 

Oordoa'a Olympla 

(Scollay Bq.) 
Franks A Genevra 
Burnam 
Mack A Velmar 
Billy Hallea 
Powell .Troupe 

Oordoa'e Olympla 

(Washington St ) 
Lawrence A McA 
Taylor A«Markley 
Danny Dngan A Co 

BrtTALO 



C Dabekya 
Annette 
Harry Jolaoa 
James Barton Co 
4ean B«4U|i Co 



A Friedland Co 

td half 
Land of Joy 
(Three to All) 

CINCINNATI. O. 
B. F. Keith's 

Australian Delsoa 
Williams A Taylor 
Fern A Marea 
B Bvans A Girls 
F Ardath Co 
Hammer A Ham'er 
(Two to All) 

Palaoe 

Wlnton Bros 
Bush A Joy 
Victor Graff 
B Barlow A B 
H Bailey Co 
S Kassmir Co 

CL'SB'O, W. VA. 
Graad ^ 
Jim WIrs 
Bergman A McK 



td half 
Allen A Canfleld 
Emma O'Nell 
The HoUandera 
(Two to All) 

HARRI8BURO, PA. 
MaJeaUe 

Al'a Here 
Pletro 

Sd half 
Pletro 
C Emmy's Dogs 

HAZLBTON. PA. 
Feeley's 

2d half 
Dancing Kennedya 
Jack Strauss 
Jane Dillon 
Freda A Anthony 

tt. POINT, N. 0. 

ABMrtaiM 

(Jacksonville apllt) 

1st half 
M A B Malono 



■TAB OF "^IWIIM JANB~ 



JOE LAURIE, Jr. 



Dhactioa MAX RABT 



Graea A LaFalt 
The Sharroeka 
Snlklaa Argentines 

td half 
Buchanan A B 
Sampael A Leahart 
J Dpham C» 
(Twe U 111) 



Jaaa Rayas 

Hartley A Pat'soa 
BIklns, Fay A B 
Mallta A Bart 

HOLTOKB, MAM. 



LAWR'CB, MASS. 

Empire 

Helen Lewis Co 
Donovan A Lee 
(Two to All) 

LOUISVILLE, KT. 

B. F. Keith'a 

Zelaya 

Flo Bnrigbt Co 
Harrison A Dakin 
Ned Norworth Co 
Verdicts of 1»2» 

td half 
Nelson A O'Bhay 
Edmunds A Lavelle 
-Rose O'Hara 
Keno A Green 
Marino A Martin 

LOWELL, MASS. 

B. F. Keith's 

Nonette 
Klo-Take-Tokl 
Claudia Coleman 
Samaroff A Bonis 
Oliver A Olsen 
Frank A Baroa 

MACON, OA. 

OnuM 

td half 
Marie Hart Co 
Gertrude Barnes 
Kent A Allen 
Winchester A Ross 
DIchi Bis Co 

MANC'S'BB, N. ■. 



WyaU A OhrUa 



Ferry Corway 
MeOarmaek A W 
Oowof Arc CMfls 



fat half (4-() 
Mnsical Johnstone 
(Othera to All) 

td half (7-l») 
Courtney Sia 
(Othara to All) 

NANTICOKB, PA. 
State 

td half 
Dorothy Nellsoa 
Stacey A Fay 
Shufrie Along 4 
Robblns Family 

N^VILLB, TBNN. 
Priaceaa 

(Same td half 
playa Selma i) 

lat half 
Violet * Partner 
Snow A Stgworth 
Jacque hayea 
Swarta A Olfford 
La Palva 

td halt 
Al LIbby Co 
S Gaffney A R 
Roaemary A MarJ'y 
Happy Ilarrlaon Co 

MBWAKR. N. t. 

Proeier's 

Wallace A Cappo 

Lew Heara Oo 

Trtnl 

(Othera te 111) 

M. BBJTAIM, or. 
OapHel 

Mahonay A Talbot 
Lave Boat 
CU>*r4 A 



Id half 
JAR LaPearl 
(Two to All) 

Palace 

Una Clayton C!e 
Walsh A Taye 
L Blbben Co 

td half 
Mattylee LIppard 
Wally James 
(One to All) 

N. LONDON. OT. 

CaplUl, 

Theodora A Sw'aon 
Alexander A Peggy 
T Swift Co 
(One to All) 
td half 
GAM Moora 
Love Boat 
Mahoney A Talbert 
Stanley A Dorman 

N. OBLBAN8. LA. 
Palaee 

(Mobile apllt) 
let half 
Frank Shielda 
Wise A Janesa 
Xena Keefe 
Baat A Dumke 
She Jlim A Her 

NOBFOLK, VA. 

Colonial 

(Richmond apllt) 

1st half 
Klark A Jacobs 
Walsh A Bills 
Tvette A Band 
(One to All) 

N. ADAMS. MASS. 
Kmpira 

2d halt 
Alice DeGarmo 
Earl A Mathewa 
Betty Lou Co 
Cbnn A Albert 
B Welch Mine 

NOBTH'TV. MASS. 
Calvin 

Dulmage A Kitty 
Earl A Mathews 
Henry Frey, 

2d trtilf 
Jennler Bros 
Radio Robot 
(One to All) 

ORANGE, N. J. 

Playhenae 

The Norvallea 
Shaffer A Bernlce 
Ruth Roye 

td half 
Carrie Lillle 
Towera A Darrell 
(One to All) 

OTTAWA 
Keith'a 

MedUy A Dupree 
Art Mehilnger 
Margot A Francois 
Roger Imhoff Co 
KIrby A Duval 
O'Brien Sextette 

PASSAIC. N. J. 
^ Playhoaae 
H Manning Co 
Towers A Welsh 
Chaa King 

td half 
Marie Ruasell 
Martin A Waltera 
(One to All) 



Lovenbcrg Sia A N 
KultOB A Quinnette 
Temple Olea Cluh 
t Senatora 
Bayea A Sp*«k 
4 Hnabands 
(Two to All) 

Nixe* 

^ Romaa Tro 
Miss Marcelle 
Lewis A Amee 
4 Husbands 

td halt 
Howard Girls 
Stewart A Ollva 
Broadway Bnt 
(One to All) 

Wm. Penn 

Judaon A Cole 
The Gaudschmldts 
Hayes A Beck 
td half 
Donnelly A Smith 
Lewie A Amea 
Oxford Four 

PITTSBUBOH 
Davia 

Mulroy MoN A B 



PATBBSON. N. 

Majeatle 

td half (tO-I) 
Douglaa A Clara 



t. 



SHKN'DOAR. f^ 
Strand 

Dancing Kenncdja 
Jack Straju 
Besaslan A White 
Preda A Anthony 

2d half 
Julia Curtis 
The Higher Upa 
(Two to flil) 

8TAMFOBD, Ct, 
Strand 

Jeanler Bros 
GAM Moore 
Hall A Bbapiro 
House of David Bd 

2d half 
Dulmage A Kitty 
Levan A Doris 
Clifford A Marios 
(One to flli) 

SITBACUSE. N. T, 
B. F. Keith'a 

Morton Jewell Co 
Mills A KimbaU 
Rose A Thome 
Frank Devoe Caim 
McWaters A Tyiofj 



"BROADCASTING JOY" 
Direotion LEE STEWART 

CLIFFORD and MARIO 



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Trevor A Harris B 
Val Harria Co 
Arnaut Broa 
H Bergman Co 
Browne A Whlt'er 

Hanris 

Manny A Clay 
Frans Melsel 
Claudia Alba 
Morgan Wooley Co 
The Dl Gaetanoa 
Bell A Naples 

Sheridaa Square 

Shadowland 
Donahue A Morgan 
4 Readinga 

2d half 
Kanexawa t 
Nick A O Verga 
Freeman A Lynn 

PITTSF'D, MASS. 
Palace 

The Nagfya 
Betty Lou Co 
Hal NIeman 
Markwlth Broa A B 

2d halt 
Wyeth A Girlie 
Jean Duvall Co 
Zuhn A Drelss 
The Mclntyres 

PORTLAND, ME. 

B. F. Keith's 

Block A Dunlop 
Ed Lowry 
Lloyd Nevada Co 
Marcellne D'AIroy 
Potter A Gamble 
Carnival of Venice 

FOTTSVIIXE, PA. 
Hippodrome 

Buuin Around 
BALBIOH. N. 0. 

State 
MaJ Jack Allen 
Fein A Tennyson 
Tommy Toner Co 
Buckley Calv't A S 
Douglas Charles Co 



I 



OFFICIAL DENTIST TO THB H. V. A. 

DR. JULIAN SIEGEL 

IMS Broadway (Pataaaa Bldr.). B. V. 
Tbli WMk: Baa HastlBfi. Jsha Ballas 



Marcelle 
Dan Coleman 
M A A Clark 
(Two to All) 

1st half (4-«) 
Martinet A Maglln 
(Others to All) 

td halt (T-10) 
A A H Miller 
Castleton A Mack 
(Others to All) 

PKN8ACOLA, FLA. 

H Saenger 

(Meridan Split) 
1st half 
Royal Gascoynes 
Nifty Trio 
L Welch Co 
Ben Smith 
Melody A Steps 

PHILADELPHIA 

Sa Tar A Eddy 
Hayea Marsh A H 
McCool A Rellly 
Hayea A Beck 

Alma Neilaon 
Bva Clark 
Ben Meroff Bd 
Joe Browning 
Remoa 

AUegbeay 

Frank Reckless Co 
Dotson 
Wigglnsville 
Cleveland A Dowr'y 
7 Rainbow Girls 

Broadway 

Wright A Dale 
Willie Smith 
Broadway Ent 

2d half 
Bert Smith Tab 

Oreas Keys 

Bart Smith Tab 

td bait 
J K Watson A Co 

Barie 

Ford A Priee 
RIalto 4 
Lang A Haley 
(barmen 
Brent Hayea 
Kenny A Hollla 
1 Tampletoa Co 

Oleke 

Talk et Towa 



Bl aava 

Barteu A Oaaasea 



BKADINO, PA. 

Rajah 

Vernon 

C Bramy'a Doga 
(One to All) 
2d half 
Mack A Manna 
Al'a Here 
Charlea Wilson Oo 

BED BANK, N. I. 

Palaee 

Meehan A Shannon 
Poppyland Revue 

td half 
Shaffer A Bernlce 
(One to All) 

BICHMOND, VA. 
Lyrie 

(Norfolk split) 

1st half 
Morey A Corwia 
Tes My Dear 

BOANOKB. VA. 
Boanoke 



Jerry A Piano Ql^p 
Mallen A Case or 

Temple 

Mankln 

Cantor A Duval 

In China 

Tabor A Green 

AJax A Family ., 

2d half ,1 
Wllion 3 
P George 

DeWitt A Gunthef 
(Two to All) 

TOLEDO, O. : 
B. F. Keith's 
Tune In 

Hayden D'bar A H 
Berk & Sawn ' 
(Two to flII) 
2d half 
StancUl A DouglsS 
Kay A Everett 
6 Beaucalrea i 
HIbtrett A Hartmaa 
Babb Syrell A L 

TORONTO 

Shea's 

Frank Richardson 

Pepito 

Patrlcola 

PattI Moore & Bd ' 

Julius Tannen ^ 

Meehan's C^nlne^' 

Stanley Oalllni O* 

TRENTON. N. 4, 
Capitol 

Sommera 2 
Carrie Llllle 
I Senatora 
Oxford 4 

2d half 
Chlnko & Kaufmaa 
Mohr A Bldrtdge 
Barrett A Cunneea 
Lovenberg Sis A N 

TROT, N. T. 

Procter'a 

Bell A Eva 
Tower A Darrell 
Anderson A Burt 
Carvo A Moro 
Chas AJiearn Co 

2d halt 
Roth A Drake 
Johnny Murphy 
V9X A Talbot 
Mary Haynes 
(One to All) 

UNION HILL, H. 9, 
Capitol 

td half (te-l) ', 
Oilfoyle A Lang* . 
Robey A Gould 
(Othera to All) 

1st half (4-*) 
Whiting A Burt 
(Othera to All) 

OTICA. N. T. 
Oatoty 

Chevalier Broa 
Jo Jo Randall 
Springtime FolllSB 

td half 
Anthony A MaroelM 
Jonea A Morgah 
Armat'g A BlondsM 
In China 

WASH-TON, D. 0. 
B. F. Keith'a 

(Sunday opening) 
Frances Starr C« 
Bobby Randall 
Ledova 

Flanagan A Bdw'S 
M Oateson 



JtMMT 



ORACB 



DWYERandORMA 

H. BART McHUGH 



(Charlotte split) 

1st half 
Corlnne A Hlmber 
Mitchell Bros 
Nick Hufford 
McLaughlin A B 

BOCHTEB, N. T. 

Tenple 
A A G Falls 
Otto Bros 
Irmaaette A V 
Lydia Barry 
BUI Robinson 
10 Miles from Bway 

BCHB'TADT, N. V. 
Preeter's 

Tha Livingstons 
Mae Francis 
Fourfluahlng 
Jack George 

td half 
Aahl A Toahl 
Towera A Darrell 
Anderaon A Burt 
Cbas Abeara Co 



Pasquali Bros 
Salt A Pepper 

Earle 

Casting Campbell* 
Cook A Oatman 
Rest Cure 
Rome A Gaut 
Ann Suter 
Bobby Heath Re* 

WA8HTON, r/L 
SUte 

Jerome A Evelya 
Billy Stenard 
Looking Thru 
Phllbrick A DeVo* 
Selblnl & Albert 

2d half 
Serg Franltlln 
Ryan A Ryan 
Billy Bwede Hail' ' 
Pekin 4 
Kokln A OalletU 

WATBRT'N. N. * 

Avon 
Anthony A MsrcalM 



WedncMlar, April 28, 1925 



VARIETY 



13 



■^rwoMtrong ft V€»tl 
g»a»M * Marc** 

Oh«T«»«r Broa 
PprlBfUm* r*iU«i 

L'O, W. TA. 
Tlstorto 
^rs FraakliK 
UritB * Bjmu 

Blllr 8 HaU 
Pekln Pour 
ICokla * OalUtU 

Id Halt 
/•roroa * BTVlra 
BUlr Stenard 
jx>okloK Thr* 
^hllbrlek * ©eVoe 
gelblnl & Albert 

irOONS'KST, K. I. 
BUM 

Holmes * L»Vere 
(One to flU) 
Sd halt 

Bonia 
Ponovan St Lee 



TOVKKM. M. T. 

Sd h*If (t^-tt 
Ii Ordwkjr 0» 

J Joiii. ^^ic Co 

IjOW Haaro Co 
Rita Sereaadera 
(Two to flU) 

lat halt (4-«) 
Oordon'a Doga 
Maude Rjran 
Oaatoa Palmer 
(Other* to Oil) 

Id half (7-ll» 
Mualcal Johnstons 
ailforle ft Uaose 
(Othera to fill) 

T0VN08T0WN, O. 
Hippodrease 

Orar * Belle 
WIndsor'a Vanities 
Stan Stanlejr 
B Bouncers Circus 

2d halt 
Brlerre & Kins 
Texas Comedy t 
Prlncesa KadaJ 
Windsor's Vanities 



0.' ' ' Vont Be Afraid to ftnalle 
lavMble Bridsa Work 
Keep tha Oald Oat of Sirht 

DS. N. WILLIAM STEPHENS 
Surgeon Dentist 

i'lf% Orr TO PKOFK88IONALS 

' Pr. Stephens baa operated on more 
theatrical people than any dentist In 
the theatrleal district. 

KI7 B'way (Cliareklll BMr). 4*tk St. N. Y. 
•aeCkM(rta|_»M Meara: » ts « 



TOWS cntcuiT 



BBIDG'PT. CONN. 

PolFa 
Conn tc Albert 
Bits Serenadera 
(Three to All) 

Pala«« 

/angleland 
Paul Kirkland 
Hawthorne * Cook 
(Two to nil) 

2d half 
Hlekey Broa 
Waybarn'a Jan R 
(Three to fill) 

BABTPBD, CONN. 
Capitol 

Ontario Doo 
Dunham A O'Mal'y 
Willie's Reception 
Irene RIcardo 
t Little Maids 

2d halt 
Roma Bros 
Hare A Hare 
Cole A Snyder 
Bwsny Leonard 

HEBIDEN. CONN. 

PoU-s 

Ruby Trio 
Dunham A O'Mal'y 
Wlllie'a Reception 
Bond A Adama 
(One to nil) 

KRW H'V'N CONN 
PaUee 

Ruby 3 

Bond A Adama 
BIckey Broa 
'Wayburn's Ja»« B 

2d halt 
JanKleland 
Paul Ktrkland 
Hawthorne A Cook 
lAOosta-Marrono R 
(One to nil) 



SCBANTON, PA. 

PoU'a 

(Wllkea-Barre 
Split 
1st half 
Fern t 

Warren A Mack 
West A McQlnty 
nilly Karrell Co 
Clirrord Kealy 

SPB'GF'U), MASS. 
Palaee 

Dedlo's Circus 
Eamonde A Grant 
Mlleatonea 
Ernest Hlatt 
Myron Pearl A Co 

2d half 
Rleen Harvey 
Kelly A Stone 
Ray Bullns A Co 
Lahr A Mercedes 
Blto In London 

WILK'S-B'B'E. PA 
PoU'a 

(Scranton Split) 
1st half 
PlKeon Cabaret 
Artie Nolan 
Senna A Daean 
Clayton A Lennle 
Oolden's Masterp'ce 

WOBC'ST'B, IIA88. 

PoU'a 

Eleen Harvey 
Kelly A Stone 
Ray Bullng A Co 
lAhr A Mercedes 
NiBht In London 

2d half 
Dedlo'a CIrcua 
Bamonde A Orant 
Mlleatonea 
Bmeat Hiatt 
Byron Pearl A Co 



OSPHEim CniGlHT 



CHICAGO 



(Sunday opi-ning) 
ina Claire 
Dooley A Morftn 
^m Smith 
f ack Joyce's Horsea 
rio Lewis 

Patteraon A Clpot'r 
tThineae Warriors 
. Bruno Stelnbaclk 
Ben Welch 
Willie Solar 

SUte lAko 

Karavaeft 

Birdie Reevea 

Dooley A Sales 

Tne Lamya 

Hurst A Vort 
S Walter Weeraa 
L Mepninc A Klass 

° CALGABT, C4N. 
Ormm* 

(Same bill playa 
Orpheum, Vancou- 
ver 7-9) 
W Morris A Family 



DBS MOINES.. lA. 



Orpb( 

Marie A Pals 
Wood A White 
Sic Frlscoe A Orch 
Weston A Elaine 
J A J aibson 
2d half 
2 Taketos 
Morrison A (>>UKh'n 
Harry Dowln« Co 
Barr Mayo A Renn 
a A P Magley Bev 

KANSAS crrr. mo 

Orpb'aaa 

(Sunday opening) 
Wallace Eddlngsr 
Billy House Co 
Klmberly A Pace 
Wright Dancers 
Van Biene A Ford 
I'enry A Moore 
Howards Poniea 

Uain Str«et 

Johnny Hyman Co 
Frarkie Kelcey Co 
Burton A Tounc 
Canjoland'' 



STANLEY 



VERNA 



HUGHES and BURKE 



Independent — Riley Broa. 
Keith -Albee — Llyod H. Harriaon 



Duel De Kerekjarto 
• Let's Dance 
. Milton Berle 

Tempest A Dlcklns 

( Hassans 

DAVENPORr, lA. 

Columbia 
-Gordon A I'leltnnr 
Barr Mayo A Rcnn 
Ben Welch 
Broalus A Drown 
(One to nil) 

2d half 
Mdm Marie A P«iU 
»ig Kriacje A O-.-n 
W^aton A KUue 
- Achillea . ,: ', 
(Two to Hi) 

DENVKR 

Orpheum 

(Sunday >oiii, 11.14;) 
Nan lialpe.-in 
Sleeplna Parch 
Lois liennett 
Harberta Uors . 

Stan ^avanaglf 

Lorraine 'Sjia 

''!»•> M Hi, ,f ,,,»a,,, ^ 



LOSANGELES.CAL 

HUI .Street 

Harry Burns 
Zoe Delphlne 
Morton A Glaas 
Harry Holbrook 
Elliott Dexter 
Alfred Latell 

Orpheam 

Elizabeth Brlce 
Mosconi Family 
York A Ixird 
Keane A Whitney 
Dorothy, Jardon 
Glenn Si Jenkins 
nronsop A Edwards 
Elsie Clark 

unLWAUKee 

ral«««-Or|>hram 

(.Sundfiy 'openlrtK) 
Harry M Snodprass 
Senator ford 
Maker A' Bedford 
Uowera Wallers A C 
Vera l» Vroaa 
Wna QaxtOB Oa- 



MINNEAPOUS 
B««Bopia 

(Bandar opaoin«> 
Luster Broa 
Jean BoydeU 
Will J Keanedr 
Prlscilla Daaa 
Al Shayna 

OAKLAND. CAL. 

Orpbeaaa 

(Sunday opening) 
Powera A Wallace 
The Arcadlaiu 
Broken Toya 
Joe Darcy 
Preaaler A KlaLaa 

OMAHA, NEB. 
Orphan na 

(Sunday opening) 
Robin A Hood 
Francea White 
Bragdon A Morrlaey 
Leo Carlllo 
Murdock A Mayo 
R A A Boylan Co 
Unuaual 2 

FOBTLAND, ORE. 

Orpheam 
(Sanday openiac) 

The Teat 
Roberta Arnold 
Warren A O'Brien 

Lillian A Faulkner 
Chain & Archer 
Jack Redmond 
Montague Love 

SAN DlKGO, CAL. 
Balbo* 
(4-6) 
(Same bill playa 
Dome, Ocean Park, 
7-» and Calif, Po- 
mona 10) 
Llbby A Sparrow 
Leon Varvara 
Doria Duncan 
Davidsons Loons 
Arthur Byron Ca 

SAN FRANCISCO 
Golden Gate 

Webbs Ent 
Herbert Clifton 
Eileen SchoBeld 
Harris A Holly 
Carol Kohl 
Jack Norworth 



Or»h( 

Mclntyre A Heath 
Clifton A Derea 
Adier Well A H 
4 Wiltons 
Bert HanloB 
Olersdoft Sis 
Pablo De Sarto 
Nltza Vernllle Co 

ST. LOUIS. MO. 

Orpheam 

(Sunday opening) 
Ted Lewis Co 
Sylvia Clark 
Roye A Maye 
Mabel McKlnley 

ST. P.\UL, MINN. 
Palaeo 

2 Taketos 
Morrison A Cougn'n 
Chas Foy Co 
(Two to nil) 
2d half 
Fred's Tigs 
Edwin George 
Mr« Eva Fay 
O'Rourke A Kelly 
Uni of Minn Band 

SlOrX CITT, I.%. 
Orpheum 

Sneli A Vernon 
Edwin George 
U'Rourke A Kelly 
(Three to nil) 

2d half 
J A J Glbaon 
Wood A White 
Harry Brcen 
(Three to nil) 

SEATTLE. W.%SH. 
Orpheam 

(Sunday opening) 
Keane A Barrett 
Chaa Withera 
Karyl Norman 
Neil McKay 
Bronson A Evans 
The Bramlnoa 
Clinton Sis 

WINNIPEG. CAN. 
Orpheam 

(Sunday opening) 
Gypsy Wanderera 
Lee KIda 
Al Herman 
Venlta Gould 



Burna A Allea 
Locka A Verdi 
llnghea Merrit A Co 

2d half 
Gordon A Btew't 8 
C'man Ring A Co 
(Three ta fUl) 
ATLANTA. OA. 
Gran* 
Ruaaell A Hayea 
Goelet A Hall 
J Kennedy Co 
Thornton A C'leton 
DeCarloa, O A Orch 
BIRM'HAM. ALA. 
BIJoa 

3 Nitoa 

Ubert Oarleton 
Kendall Byton A S 
Burns A Kane 
Stara of Future 
BOSTON 
Loew'a 
Norman Broa 
Hell A I,eClair 
Cupid's Close-ups 



Haaal Ooaby 
Gary A Baldl 
Mayers A Hanfor4 
Deaiya Sia 

lULWADKHH 



Boyd A WalllB 
Racine A Ray 
Geo A Mack 
Zeck A Randolph 
Crelghton A Lynn 
Band Box Rev 

MONTREAL 
I.oew'a 

Adair A Adair 

Goldte A Beattr 

J C Morton A Fam 

Mllo 

E PhlUlpa Co 

NEWARK. N. J. 

Stitto 
achlchtl'a Mar'ettea 
Weatony A Font'ne 
Jimmy Olldea A Co 



NEARLY SETTLED 

In 

MY NEW OFFICE 

OreenwHch Bank Bldg., 

220 West 47th St. 

Suite 901 

New Telephone Laekawaan* 6m 

Call Phone Write 

ARTISTS' BEPBESENTATIVK 

MARK J. LEDDY 



SUITS THAT SUIT 



BEN ROCKE 



CLOTHES 
1632 Broadway, at SOth St.. N. Yi City 



LOEW CIECUIT 

NEW TOBK CITT 

StAtO 

A I Golem i 
Tomklna A Lava 
Jean Barrloa 
Butler A Parker 
Lieut Thetlon Co 
(One to All) 

Aaaeneaa 
Roaao A Co 
Eddie Raah 
DeVine A Williama 
Burt A Swings 
Pardo A Archer 
HAW Lander 
Paul Paulaan Trio 
(One to flit) 

2d half 
Page A Klaaa 
Tonia Gray Oa 
Tip Tap T'haakera 
Josephine Sobel 
Dal ton A Cralk 
Dr B B 
(Two to fill) 

VIctoriA 
t Reddlngtona 
J C Lewis Jr C^ 
Qulnn A Cari.i1r 
Balkan Wandarora 
(One to Oil) 

2d halt 
4 Madcaps 
Eddie White A Co 
Wheeler A Potter 
Lea Gellls 
Frisco Harmontsta 

Uneola S«. 

3 Waltara 
Lawrence A Holc'b 
Wheeler A Potter 
.Shriner A FItis'm'a 
O'Brien Sis A Co 

2d half 
Kenny Mason A 8 
Gerald A Berkes 
White Black A U 
(Two to nil) 

Oreoley S«. 

J Amoros (3o 
Casper A Morrlssey 
Roberts A Boyne 
Will H ward Co 
Kenny Mason A 8 
(One to nil) 
2d half 
Will Morris 
Chester A DeVfere 
Bar'ess DcH'lub Co 
Quinn A Caverly 
Opera vs Jaa» 

Pelanrey St 

Will Morris 
nrennan A Shaw 
Laurie Ordway Co 
Harris A Vaughan 
Dr B B 
Kball A G'man Co 

2d halt 
Ambler Bros 
Pardo A -Archer 



LeVan A BoUes 
Opera vs Jasx 
2d half 
Bissett A Scott 
Willing A Jordan 
Dewey A Rogers 
Howard A Luckey 
Balkan Wanderers 

OrpheVm 

Hodge A Lowell 
White Black A U 
Al H Wilson 
Maxette Lewia Oa 

2d half 
t Reddlngtona 
Lawrence A HoICb 
J C Lewia Jr A Co 
HAW Lander 
Indian Jan Rot 

Boalevard 
W Baker A Co 
Blaaett A SooU 
Dalton A Craig 
McRaa A Hott 
Tip Tap.T'hankera 

2d half 
J Amoroa A (Jo 
Irving A Blwood 
Mattbewa A Ayrea 
Shriner A Fitxa'm'a 
O'Brien 81s A O 

AToaoa B 

NIkko Japs 
Leonard A 8t John 
C'man Ring A Co 
Hall A Shapiro 
Newkirk A Moyer 8 

2d half 
Preaton A laobol 
Thomaa LaRua 
Jackaon A Mack 
Phoenix Trio 
Uughca Herritt Co 

BROOKLYN 

MetropoUtaa 

4 Caatlnga Stara 
Clirrord A Bailey 
Lee A CranatOB 
Julia Kelaty 
Youth 

FoItOB 

Irving A BIwood 
Kandy Krooka 
Johnny Neff 
Ambler Bros 
(One to nil) 

2d half 
3 Waltcra 
Allman A May 
McRae A Mott 
(Two to nil) 
Galea 
3 I.oni;flelda 
Chester A DeVere 
Har'esa DeHlub Co 
Howard A Luckey 
Siamese Twins 

2d half 
Reck A Rector 



McGrath A Deeds 
Keyhole Kameos 
(One to nil) 

BUFFALO 

State 

Day at Races 
Gould A Adams 
VAC Avery 
Rogers A Donnelly 
Tarmark 

CHICAGO 
Chateaa 

:d halt 
M Torke's Pupils 
Al Abbott 
McDevItt Kelly A Q 
RomAne A Castle 
Berlo Girls 

Bialto 

Wm Glntaro 
Murray A Gerrlsh 
C Rogers A Co 
Murray A Mackey 
Robinson Janls Co 
B Murphy 
Powell Sextette 

CLEVELAND. O. 

State 
Booth A Nina 
Botand A Hopkins 
Lloyd A Roaalla 
Lewia A Dody 
Paramount Qulnt'to 

DALLAS, TEX. 
MeibA 

Bemdt A Partner 
JAB Page 

Seminary Olria 
Sandy Shaw 
Mile Ivy A Co 

HOBOKEN. M. 1. 
' Lyrle 

'Gardner A Greea 
Ketch A Wllma 
PhlUlpa A Bllaw'th 
(One to mi) 
2d half 
Franklin Broa 
Leonard A St John 
(Three to fill) 

LONDON. CAM. 
Laow'a 

CttlMk Cratciiflald 
Cllftoa A Kramer 
Vie Qulnn A Orch 

2d half 
McDonald t 
HalUgan A Loa 
(One to All) 

MEMPHIS 
. I.oeWa 

I liondona 



EM N'T 



CHARLES 



BARBe-SIMS & CO. 

Preaentlng "ACTION. CAMERA" 
DIreetioa RiLET BROS. 



Al H Wilson 
Mazette I<awls Co 
(Tws to nil) 

National 
Karle A Rovein 
Warren A Hayos 
Aflman A Mar 



Hurt A E*lng» 
K'bail A G'man Co 
I>eVan A Bollea 
Siameae Twina 

Pala«o 

Prenton A laobe. 
Thomas LaRua 



Moore A Mitchell 
Miller A P'aon Bd 

NEW ORLEANS 



Maud Ellett Co 
Harry Sykes 
Angel A Fuller 
F D'Armo Co 
Co-Bda 

OSHKOSH. WIS. 
Grand 

2d half* 
Ponzlni'a Monks 
Buaaey A CTaao 
See America Firat 
FInlay A Hill 
Beeman A Grace 

PROVI'CB. M. I. 



Jullua Firat A Co 
Southern Four 
Carlyle A LaMoll 
Monte A Lyona 
Zasa A Adale Rev 

RICHM'D H.. L. I. 

WiUard 

4 Madcapa 

Eddie White A Co 

Dewey A Rogera 

Lea Gellla 

Frlaco Harmonlata 

2d half 
Karle A Rovein 
Warren A Hayea 
Kandy Brooka 
Blaon City 4 
Kay Spa^igler Co 

SPRINGF'D. MASS. 

Broadway 

Reck A Rector 
Mattbewa A Ayrea 
Gordon A Stewart 8 
(Three to fill) 
Sd half 
Nlkko Japs 
Ketch A Wllma 
Burns A Allen 
Geo N Brown Co 

TORONTO 

Tonca B*. 

Scrantons 
Nancy Deokar 
Broken Mlrror 
Brooks A Powara 
Creations 

WASHINGTON 



Adair A Adair 

Ooldle A Beattr 

J C Mortoa A Fam 

Mllo 

■ PhlUlpa A Oa 



FAFTAGES CntCUIT 



TORONTO 
Faatacaa 
(4-1) 
Ann Vivlaa 
Burt Ambroao A M 
Conrad Tallaa (^ 
Pall Mall 
Ray Fagans Baad 

HAMILTON, CAN. 
Pantagraa 

O A L Gardea 
FAB HalU 



Cooper A Seamaa 
Joaeiya A Taraar 
Window BhopptBS 
t White Kohaa 
Naomi A Mata 

CALOABT, CAM. 
Past 



Hap Haxard A Oa 

Mias Minneapolla 
Margaret Heaaiar 
Red Green A T 
Putnam Fielder Co 
Louise Bowera Oa 



CAN BOOK TOU SOLID AC 

HOTEL COOLIDGE 

Erala Staatea, Dtvt Beatftr. Bafe Marafey. Tea 
Htatfws. Neaibw^ el Tkli Clab 

FRANK C. JOT^'K, Mgr. 
I2> Watt 4Mt Mrsst. Has Vark 



R Rogera A (To 
Smith A Holdan 
Junetroa (To 

CHICAGO 
Cliat«a« 

Plantation Daya 

MINNEAPOLIS 

Pantagea , 

(Sunday opening) 
Freehand Broa 
Taylor Howard A T 
Spencer A Williams 

BKGINA, CAN. 
-* Pantagaa 
Arthur A Darling 
RInaldo 
Earl A Kaya 
Chaa Gill 
Geo Mortoa 
Springtime Rev 
SASKATOON, CAN. 
Paatafca 
(4-«> 

(Same Mil plays 
Edmontoo T->) 



SPOKANH 

Pantafsa 

Anderson A Pony 
Malva Talma 
Dee Moffle Oa 
Hall A Dextor 
8ld Hall Band 

SKATTLH 
Paatagaa 

Strol>el A Mertons 
Purcella A Vlncla 
Tom Kelly 
Harmonylaad 
Foley A Letara 
Gordon A OanaalBa 

TAN'TKB. B. C. 



.<• -ill':- "...i/»i»».'.t // »«'v.f»*i ' -Kii,M f- ft>vllfi:» ! >••■'.» I » f-»»aes) 



Wanda A 3aa)a 
Downing A Bhddy 
Calm A Dale Rar 
Jack Wllaoa Oa 
Uelea Ba«h • 

BBLL'U'M, WASH. 

Va«4«rtUe 
t Sllyara 



Bl Cotm 

Burna A Rlaaea 
KItner A Reaney 
Barber of Seville 
4 Wordena 

TACOMA, WASH. 
Faatagea 

2 Falcone 
Gordon A King 
Rita Tonlelle 
The Son Dodger 
Marks A Ethel 
Sully Rogera A 8 

PORTLAND, ORE. 
Pantagea 

Wheeler & Wheeler 
Ferguaon A Sundl a 
Scovllle Dancera 
Plaano A I.andauer 
Hamel Sis A S 
Barbier-Stmms Co 

TRAVEL 

(Open week) 
The Perrettos 
Wyeth A Wynn 
A C Astor 
The Berkoffs 
Thornton A Squires 
Kuma 4 
Banjoland 

SAN FRANCISCO 
Pantagea 

3 BlaRKs 
Prof WInscI 
Fashions 
leo Hart 
Lomas Co 

Ed Blondell Co 

LOS ANGELES 
Paatagcs 

John Olms A Co 
Orren A Drew 
Lenora's Steppers 
wyis A Robbins 
Santucci 
Toyama Japs 

SAN DIEGO, CAL. 
Pantacea 

Phil LaToska 
Muriel A Phyllis 
Sid Lewis 
Robt Rellly Co 
Hack A Correl 
Olrton Girls 



SALT L.\KE CITT 

Paatagaa 

Tvonne 

Follla A Leroy 
Carey Donovan A M 
Hughea A Burke 
Ben Nee One 
Riding Costelloa 

DENVER, COLO. 
Pantagea 

FAB Carmen 
Pauline A M Miller 
GafTney A Walton 
Lola Girlie A Sen 
I.emnire A Ralston 
Vardell Bros 
Bentell A Gould 
Gibson A Price 
Rowland A Meeh'd 
The (^inductor 
Hyams A Evans 
i Acres 

C. SPRINGS. COL. 
Pantagea 

(4-6) 
(Same bill plays 
Pueblo 7-») 
Raymond A Wllb'rt 
Norman & Olsen - 
Ivan Bankoft 
Summers A Hunt 
Kate A Wiley 
Sunsweet Maids 
Marvelo 

OMAHA, NEB. 
Pantagea 

Karbe A Sister 
Janls A Chaplow 
Scanlon Denno A S 
Movie Masque 
Follies of l(2f 

KANSAS CT., Ma 
Pantagea 

Joe Relcbea 
FItsglbbons A M 
I Anderson Girts 
Masters A Grayce 
Skate Classics 
Doreen Sis 

TULSA, OKLA. 
Pantagea 

Winters A Fox 
Clifford A Stafford 
Mildred Myra 
Falrvlew 
Norton A Brower 



SUMMER RATE MAY lat 

Hotel Lorraine 

CHICAGO. ILL. 

LEONARD HICKS, Proprietor 

(Bath) Single, $2J>0 up. 
(Bath) Doubia, weekly: $17.50, 
$21.00 $24.Sa $28.00. 



L. BEACH, CAL. 
Hoyt 
2 Martells 
Joe DeLIer 
Kelly Sisters 
Burke Walsh A N 
Fred Lindsay Co 
Kennedy A M 



Murand A Lao 

MEMPHIS 

Zelda Briv 
Dodd A Leeder 
Bobbe A Stark 
Vlrg Norton Co 
AdIer A Dunbar 
Dreamy Spain 



WESTEEN VAUDEVILLE 



CHICAGO, ILL. 

Ameriraa 

Henderson A Weber 
Maurice Samuels Co 
Rice A Cady 
LaFayette Delflno 
(Two to nil) 

Englrwoad 

The Darkleys 
Ross A Bdwards 
Raymonds Boh 
Polly A 0<M( 
Bill Dooley Co 
(One to nil) 
2d half 
Doe Baker Rer 
(Five to nil) 

Kedsle 

Fitch's Minstrels 
Walters A Walters 
(Four to nil) 
2d halt 
Sultan 
Hays A Lockwood 

3 Jacks A 2 Queens 
(Three to All) 

Uaeala 

4 Gregg Sis 
Jarvts A Harrison 
Odlva 

(Three to AID 

MaJeatIa 

Bmeraon AJlaldwln 
For A Sarno 
Meredith A Snoocer 
I^ee Mattison Bd 
Billy Gross Ca 
Caraon A Wlllard 
(Four to nil) 

BLOOM'GTON, ILL 
Majeetio 

Thatcher-Derer'K 
Dainty Marie 
Elliott A LaTonr 

2d half 
Moore A Freed 
(Two to nil) 

CHAMPAIGN, ILL. 
Orpheam 

2d half 
Ling A Long 
Al Lavine Band 
Barry A Lancaster 
Olaen A Johnaon 
Afterpiece 
(One to nil) 

DECATUR. ILU 

Empreaa 



JOLIETT, ILL. 
Orpheam 

Newhoff A Phelpa 
Lytell A Fant 
(One to nil) 
2d half 
Flandera A Butler 
Mltxl Co 
(One to nil) 

MILWAUKEE, WIS 

Majeatle 

Homer Romalna 
Cronln A Hart 
In Wrong 
Alabama Land 
(Three to nil) 

MINN'POLIS.MINN 

SeveDth St. 
Wilbur A Adams 

Walter O Hill Co 
Foater A Ray 
Seven Flaabea 
Stutx A Bingham 
(One to All) 

PEORIA. ILL. 
Palaaa 

Flandera A Butler 
Herbert Williama C 
Stanton A DaLorea 
(Two to nil) 

2d half 
Newhoff A Phelpa 
Billy Glaaon 
Radio Fun 
(Two to nil) 

RACINE, WIS. 

BlaHo 

Broslua A Browa 
John Vale Co 
Chaa Foy Co 
Lyttle A Fant 
Hong Kong Tr 

BOCKFORD, ILL. 

Palaea 

Claire A Atwood 
Hayea A I>ockwood 
Jack DeSylvIa Rev 
Achilles 
(Two to nil) 

2d half 
Igorette Girl 
4 Of Us 
Raymonds Boh 
(Three to nil) 

ST. LOUIS. MO. 

Grand 

Rialto A T.«mont 
Ates A Darling 



MANNING and CLASS 

Toortalf Orpheam Cirralt 

Pera«uil Mgt., Harry C. Daaforth 

Week May S, SUt« Lake. Chicago 



3? 



Moore A Freed 
(Two to nil 

2d half 
Thatcher Dev & A 
Dainty Maria 
Elliott A LaTour 



Meanest Man In W 
Rspe A Dutton 
On the Chtn\tn» 
Hamilton A Oam'>s 
Amae 
(One to till) 

^ ' ■ 
1 1 Mil"!' •',;( 



Ling A Long 
Al Lavine Band 
Barry A 7.,ancaster 
Olsea A Johnsoa 
Afterpiece 
(One to nil) 

2d half 
Kismet Sis 
Lasar A Dale 
PIckards Syncopal 
(Three to nil) 

SO. BEND, IND. 
Palaea 

Downey A Clarldge 
Igorette Girl 
Doc Baker Rev 
(Two to nil) 
2d half 
Claire A Atwood 



Mooro * Bhy 

Canadian Police Bd 
Joe Howard Rer 
(One to All) 

SPRINGF'LD, ILL 
Majestic 

Kismet Sis 
Bert I<evy 
Variety Ploneeja 
Lasar A Dale 
PIckards Syncopat 
(One to ttiu 
2d half 

Stanton A Dolorea 

Phil Davis 

Bobby O'Nell Co 

Jarvls A Ilarrlsoa 

Odlva 

(One to Ail) 



KEITH'S CHICAGO CIBCUIT 



CLEVELAND, O. 
Reads 

Australian Waitea 
C Webb A P 
Emily Darren 
Hughie Clark Bd 
Portralta of DIt 



2d half 
White A Manning 
(Two to nil) 
FLINT, BUCH. 



Keating A RArry 



Tm| Maud m 
HE |I|eWTOn| 
H.V.A.il Mabella A 



'Id half 
C Webb A Plcka 
Howard Bennett 
t Splnnettes 
(Two to 010 

DBTBOIT. MICH. 



Howard A- Baaaatt 
Stanley Chapmaa 
(Three to All) 

2d half 
Keating A Harry 
Bmlly Darrall 
Hughie Clark A Bd 
(Two to All) 

BTAN8TILLE, IND 
Vtotery 

Chrtaale A Daly 
Howard A Uaid 
Harry Keaalar Ca 

2d half 
Orville ataram Co 
(Two to All) 

FT. WATNE, IND. 

Strand 

Clark A Vallnl 
Holly 

(Two to All) 
2d halt 
Rloa A Cady 
Downey A Clarldge 
(Two to All) 

Palaea 

Maaon A Shaw 
Billy Olaaoa 
Joa Howard A Co 



Lavarre Broa A P 
Chicago CadeU 
(Two to All) 

id half .. 

Maaon A Bhaw 
Aoatrallan Waitea 
Stanley Cliapmaa 
Portralta. of l»t( 
(One to lyif 

INDIANAPOUS 
B. r. Kaitk'B 

(LoutsTilIa split) 
Jerome A Newell 
Mardo A Wyna 
(Three to AH) 

LomSVIIXB. KT. 

Watiaaal 
(tadtanapolls split) 

1st half 
Robert Fulgora 
A (terklng Rer 
(Three to Am 

traX HAUTE, IND. 



Sankus A Silvers 
Mack A Reading 
OrrtUs Stamm C» 
Crafts A Sheaa 
(One to All) 

Id halt 
Bart L«ry 
Ooaa A Barrows 
Harry Kaeaiar Ca 
Howard A Llad 
(One to All) 



GUB SUH CIBCVIT 



BUFFALO. N. T, 
Lstfayotla 

Dallaa Walker S 
Hayd'n, Good'n A K 
Spencer A Williama 
Frank Mayo 
Scheftela Rerua 

JAMEST'WN, N. T. 

Palaea 

>d halt 
Nalto Japa 



1st half 
Wedge Van A W 
T Blrmlatfham Ca 

td halt 
Kursena A Vonla 
4 Clifton Qlrla 

SHARON, rA. 
ColambiA 

2d half 
CAL Gerard 
Lorlng A Lesslg 
Gautlera Dogs 



JIMMT 



JOB 



LOCKE and VERDI 

"THE ITALIAN COMEDIANS" 



Thomplilns A Qu'ry 
T Birmingham Co 
Lander A Ward 
Happy-Oo-Lueky K 

BOCHESTU N. T. 
TIatartA 



WARREN, PA. 

Ukrary 

Harry Sykes Co 
Gllmora A Carroll 
Wedge Van A W 



DTTEESTATE CntCUTT 



AUSTIN, TEX. 

MaJoaUe 

Lea Gladdens 
Nixon A Sana 
Burt A Raaedale 
Tatea A Ciiraoa 
V A B Stantoa 
Arnaut Broa 

DALLAS. TKX. 
Majeatle 

Queenle Duiiedln 
Furman A Brans 
Neal Abele 
Herman TImberg 
The Rebellion 



Tuckers Bd 

2d half 
Alexandera A B 
Weber A Ridno* 
Creatlona 
Heed A Termini 
I/ohse A Sterling 
OKLAHOMA CITT 

Orpheaas 
Bad Snyder A Co 
Boudlpl A Bernard 
Coyne A Frane^ 
Hoffman A I.Jimb'rt 
M Sabbott Co 

2d half 
Nora Keliey 



3! 



Tearing Orpheam CIrealt 

EMIL BOREO 

International Star . 
IVeadUIr, LaAdaa, Aoc • 



FT. WORTH, TEX. 

Majeatle 
Ruby Royce A 81s 
Redmond A Wells 
Golden Violin 
Four Horsemen 
F Helder A Co 

HOUSTON. TEX. 
MaJesUo 

Dippy Dtera A B 
Slmpaoa A Deaa 
Snub Pollard 
Margit Hegedua 
Newell A Mi>at 
Weaver Bros 

L. BOCK. ARK. 
Hajeatle 

Merles* Friends 
Wrn Ebs 
l.ydell A Msrcy 
Wells A Brady 



Langford A Fred'ck 
Bddle Ross 
(Two to All) 

SAN ANT'NO, TBX 

Majeatle 
Bee John 
Sargent A Lewis 
Snow A Narlne 
Dixie Hamilton 
4 Camerons 
Mabel Ford 

TULSA, OIU.A. 
Hajeetia 

Nora Keliey 
I.anKford i. rftark. 
Eddie Rosa 

2d halt ' - 

Togo ■ . . » 1 • 
Maud Earls 
J A U Morsan Bad 
(Two to AU). ^ . 
Ul.; »• !».♦<< 



May Irwin cloaed hor vaudeville 
tour In "MrB. Peckham's CarotlW." 
and has ffone to her country |io)l»e 
for the bummer 

.■ .. 1 I ■ •%• ' »•• . 



'tt- 



VARIETY 



SPORTS 



' «3anci7»F*p*^ >:^c. ■ ' 



Wednesday, April 29, 1928 



TOMATO LOSES BOTH 
. GAL AND DECISION 



Con Frames His Fighter's 

Trill' Away and 'Caramba' 

Folds Up 



Dear Chick: 

By this time you've read the bad 
news about what happened to Tom- 
ato last Saturday night at the Com- 
monwealth, but you alnt beard no- 
thln' yet. It's true Tomato got a 
fine healthy pastln* from Elbows Pa- 
luka. but what Paluka and his wise 
connlvln* manager got from me 
they won't know for some time yet.J 

You know ..they forced me Into 
this nght thr&itenin' to expose Kid 
Caramba as Tomato and I found 
out how they *new. That croaker 
in Troy who done that pUstlc sur- 
gery operation on Tomato done the 
same tblnc on Paluka who is none 
other than Jimmy Whalen. Whalen 
used to be a set up around Still- 
man's, eamln' his cakes and Java 
l»sr actin' as a work out bag for all 
them second rate pugs. 

He start^ a coupla times but 
never phowR enough to get him 
out <rf the prelim class until he 
meets this manager of his. Bozo 
Lulka. Lulka had the plastic Idea 
the same as me and hearing ^out 
this face lifter In Troy he breezes 
In with Whalen. He figured he 
could bill bim aa a foreigner and 
clean up the same as I did. The 
croaker takes his Jack but in order 
to slip him a convlncer tells Lulka 
about the Job he done on Tomato. 

This 18 right In L.ulka"s wheel- 
houae, so ha writes me telHn' me he 
has the real champ of Wowa Wowa 
and mine is a phoney named To- 
mato. I fall for the shake and make 
the match to keep L^ilka quiet but 
I'm aven although Tomato took a 
•hlackln' for I slipped Lulka To- 
mato's Iatea^<^ charmer, the broad 
from the Bagle Hotel in Troy. 

If yea don't think that wuz a 
great night's work you'd awear 
Brigham Touns waa aa advocate 
•f birth eontroL 

Th« way Z framed it wus this. The 
jane bad been stickin feloaer to To- 
mato than the otjier Siamese Twin 
with me doin' the Interpretln', sha 
nateherally knowln' him •• Kid 
Caramba a iplc who 4ont sabe Eng- 
lish. 

When wa go ap to the club to 
weigh tn she hlkea right along. 
While Tomato la on the scales, this 
Lulka who is a panlo with the 
Janea. polla mo aside and says, 
nx^ho'a the twist." 

I gtva him both barrels, telUn' 
him she's a rieh kid from Troy with 
a habit against lighters. I tells him 
her old man has two bucks for every 
dandruff in his head and Is Just as 
nuts about fighters and manager^ 
an she is. 

His larceny begins hlttln' on all 
six -and I pile It on good. Then I 
go over and spread the salve to her 
tellln' her Lulka thinks she's the 
eweelest lookln' doll he ever seen 
and that she would be Just the type 
to take with him and Paluka to 
England where their signed up to 
tiaht one of them llmle rockln' 
chairs. 

The trip to England is the pay 
oflr. She starts workln' on Lulka 
right away and makes a date with 
him before we leftve the Joint She's 
in the front row that night rootln' 
for Elbows, which Is the tip off on 
why Tomato lost He wuz so heart 
broke I thought every minute he'd 
jump out of the ring. 

Paluka kep talkiti' to him in the 
clinches and rubbln' it In, which 
made the kid's dauber hang lower 
and lower. He couldn't have licked 
a lolly pop the way he wuz feelln' 
and although I felt for him I knew 
It wuz all for his own good. 

Now we're rid of that frill and 

I'll take him back to the sticks for 

a couple of tune ups and then bring 

' him back and show them a real 

light-weight contender. 

Lulka dassent crack about To- 
mato's identity, for he knows I 
know Paluka is Whalen. Watch 
our smoke from now on. 
' Tour old pal, 

. r * i ■ Con 



PROBABLE HGHT WINNERS 

AND PROPER ODDS 



By Jack Conway 



WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2* 
BOUT. WINNER. ODDS. 

Johnny Green vs. Pete Zivic Green sven 

Andy Tucker vs. Len Kemp Tucker •-» 

Ruby Goldstein vs. Hsrry Nelson Goldstein «-» 

Harry London vs. Jack Sharkey London 7-8 

Willie Harmon vs. Pinkey Mitchell Mitchell 1-« 

SATURDAY, MAY 2 

Lew Paluso vs. Stan Loayxa Loayxa oven 

Sammy Baker vs. Paddy Ryan Baker 8-B 

Bu(k Arbuckle vs. Bobby Sheller Arbuckle sven 

TUESDAY, MAY 6 ^ 

Sid Terrie vs. Johnny Dundee Terris S-S 

Ruby Goldstein vs. Marty Silvers Goldstein 9-5 

M. Guagurelli vs. J. Tranett Guagurelli 2-1 

Mike Reilly vs. J. Grabesky Reilly 9-5 



' SCORE TO DATE 
Selections, 109. Winners, 73. Draws, 14. 



Losers, 22. 



KISSOURI TAKES ODD 
GAME FROM UBERTY 



St. Louis Houses Finish Pre- 
season Series — Missouri 
Playing Game 

St. Louis, April 28. 

The Missouri theatre defeated the 
Liberty music hall in the third game 
of theif' pre-seaaon baseltall series 
at the Fairground last week, 8 to 4, 
making it two o^t of three for the 
Paramount house nine. 

Scotti, Missouri hurler, held the 
losers to six hits, while his mates 
were nicking Calter, Liberty, 
moundsman, for 11 bingles. Graham 
led the Mlssourlans at bat by get- 
ting four out of four, including a 
homer and a double. Sprlngmeyer 
also cracked out a four-bagger, and 
Schleslnger garnered three out of 
five trys. Baal, who played sensa- 
tionally at second base, drove In 
two Ullies in the sixth with a long 
single. The only extra-base hit for 
the Liberty aggregation was a dou- 
ble. 

A "front-of-the-house" team from 
the Missouri will play that theatre's 
stage crew this (Tuesday) after- 
noon. Mayo, of the team of Morton 
and Mayo, in the "Chicago Follies," 
at the theatre this week, is slated 
to pitch for the stagehands. 

Day and Night GoU 
Course at Ascot Speedway 



PDE STUFF 



^. 



0H8P0BT8 



Tex O'Rourke is now handling Jack Burke, a Plttsburgher. who eaa 
box either In the light-heavy or the heavyweight class. Burke has been 
dubbing around for the past several years, frequently changing manageo. 
He made up his mind to strictly devote the next three years to flgbtiag 
and if he doesn't deviate has a good chance to get into the swim. Burks 
had about K matches since appearing as an amateur and claims lo 
wina He has boxed headllners, including Tom Qibbons and Gene Tuiio 
ney, losing both of the latter events, yet having good alibis. 

Tunney recently stated Burke is the hardest puncher he has ever fkced. 
That match was stopped by the referee in the ninth round. The Gibbons 
scrap with Burke at Grand Rapids In January was stopped In the 
seventh round by the referee, the seconds being unable to stop the How 
of blood from a gash over Burke's eye. Up to the fourth round It 
looked like E^urke's flght, and Gibbons is said to have refused to take 
the new boy on again. Burke is credited with being one of the tew 
sparring i>artners able to mix it up with Jack Dempsey when the chaia> 
plon was training at Great Falls, Mont., for Gibbons. 



to 
at 



his 
the 



Los Angeles, April 28. 
Ascot Speedway, which has been 
used for automobile races and other 
outdoor amusements, is now going 
to have a nine-hole golf course 
which is to be used for both day 
and night playing. William Rob- 
ertson will be in charge of the 
coursCL besides attending 
other managerial duties 
speedway. 

Robertson has provided lighting 
equipment similar to that used last 
summer for night auto racing, with 
the system being such that the golf 
players will always be able to see 
where the ball travels. The green 
fees will be 60 cents for day pay- 
ing and $1 at night. 

The course will be realy May 2. 



Kansas* New Commission 
Set Rules for Boxing 

Kansas City, April 28. 
The rules and regulations govern- 
ing boxing in Kansas have been 
issued by the newly-appointed 
board of athletic commissioners. 

H. W. Hargls, chairman of the 
bo%rd and athletic director at the 
State Teachers College (Emporia), 
states the rules and regulations fol- 
low' quite closely the best features 
of those used in Nebraska and 
Wisconsin, the primary aim being 
clean sportsmanship. 

The commission has drawn the 
rules, according to the chairman, 
with the view of assuming complete 
control over all boxing bouts, which 
the law permits only to benevolent, 
fraternal, religious and patriotic 
bodies. The commission Is not only 
allowed to license such societies 
annually, but is empowered to 
sponsor each individual show. The 
annual license fee for each society 
is $10. but in addition, each Individ- 
ual connected with any bout is also 
required to apply for and secure a 
personal license. The fees for these 
are: Physicians, |16; referees and 
managers, |10; timekeepers, assist- 
ants and contestants, |6 each. 

"The Kansas law permits profes- 
sional sport," declared Chairman 
Hargls. "This means that the big* 
gest boxers in the country may 
show their wares in the State, but 
it is the commission's policy to give 
the commercial side' of the sport 
secondary consideration." 

With this in view the commission 
has forbade' the issuance of a li- 
cense to any private individual and 
prohibits licensed organizations 
from paying any portions of the re- 
ceipts to any except contestants and 
proper ofiQcfals. No license, iftider 
the law, may be granted to an or- 
ganization where the city or coun- 
try officers or goverhing body pro- 
test 

The commission has barred 
youngsters under 18 from participa- 
tion in bou's and limited to six 
rounds bouts in which the fighters 
are under 19. The State law re- 
stricts contests to 10 rounds, of, not 
more than three minutes, and with- 
out a decision. The commission has 
gone further and has banned flghts 
between whites and blacks, and the 
mingling of color among seconds. 



Looks like Fred Fulton realizes he is all washed up with boxing. Hs 
is a clothing salesman at an establishment on 47th and Broadway. That 
came out when a taxi slapped him at 42d and Seventh Avenue on Sua* 
day night. 

Fred kept his noodle in demanding medical treatment as he intends 
sulnfe: the taxi company for damages. At first Fulton was for socking 
the driver and the driver, was all set to wallop Fred, until another 
chauffeur slipped him the info that it was Fulton himself. That might 
have saved Fred from another K. O. at that. 

Tha former Minnesota plasterer ushered himself out of ' the glovs i 
game recently when he appeared through his bout on the Coast with Bert J 
Coldfca. Fulton was ruled off for life out therp while he has been | 
through as a draw around the east for years. :^ 



An inside report /loatlng around is to the effect that Charlie Caldwell, 
Princeton's ace pitcher, has penned the line on a contract submitted 
by Miller Huggins and, all things being equal, will frolic at the Yankee 
Stadium. The exact date upon which the agreement actively begins 
to operate is not known, although, according to'^the story, Huggins i 
and Caldwell have had an understanding for some time. J 

Caldwell will end his undergraduate career in June, during whlchl 
time he has become noted as one of the best defensive backs ever J 
turned out on a Princeton gridiron. Besides being the inalnstay of thai 
hurling staff for the last two years, Caldwell has gathered a rep forj 
himself among collegiate baseball circles as a -hitting pitcher of noi 
mean ability. ] 

Caldwell's diamond activity as a pitcher has been particularly marked) 
by three successive duels, in as many years, with Carroll of Holy Cross, 
recognized as among the best hurlers ever turned out by any college, 
and at present signed to a Detroit contract from which he is attempt- 
ing to withdraw. The Caldwell-Carroll warfare ended with the deci- 
sion of two out of three in favor of Carroll. Each game was dominated 
by the two hurlers and marked a ^igh-light in the respective collegiate 
seasons. .^ _ , . ,, ., ,,;''-'^- • '. • ' ■ .■;Vf«•■^-• : m 

Karl Sande's return to the saddle must have been haled with delight 
by those lovers of racing who like to know everything is right. Before 
Sande wais injured he held a fine name as a racing Jockey, and no doubt 
he intends to retain it. 

Sande was known as a Jockey who wouldn't ride "stiffsJ' That 
mostly concerned his outside mounts. Outsiders often wanted Sande 
to ride, but it became known to them that Sande wanted to ride to win 
always. He is once said to have walked up to an owner after losing 
a race, saying: 

"Why did you put me on a 'stiff?' Never as long as I can ride will 
I ride one of your horses again." 

A "stiff" is a horse unfit for the race he is in and should have been 
jvlthdrawn. but allowed to run through some ulterior object of the 
owner. If the Jockey is unaware the horse is not fit, he cannot pre- 
vent the horse losing. 

Notwithstanding the impression held by many chumps who bet on 
horses, north, east, west and south, there is as much inside stuff as 
ever and it is not exclusive to any or one or more geographical loca» 
tlons. A Jockey like Sande can't be tainted, but Sande can ride but ona 
horse to a race. There may be others like him and there are others 
who ar§ not. 

Near-sighted Judges are another falling of race tracks, and yet thS 
betting continues, for a chump is a chump and, according to the ethic% 
a chump is made to take and should be taken. 



Hearings on alleged violations 
against New York's 50-cent theatre 
ticket law scheduled for last Thurs- 
day were postponed until tomorrow 
• (April 10). Charges wUl be heard 
by the state controller against Mrs. 
M. Schlesslnger's agency and the 
Bascom Ticket Co. at that time. The 
proceedings are being held in the 
comptroller's New York office, 100 
■aat 45th street. 



HEW BASEBALL PAPER 
A new baseball weekly of 24 
pages, called "Weekly Baseball 
Guide," and selling at lOc, is pub- 
lishing in New York. Its first issue 
is out. A large run indicating na- 
tional circulation was ordered for 
the initial edition. 

News of baseball and composite 
box score^ of seven leagues for the 
week are the main contents. 

Thomas Geary Is president and L. 
Stanley Kahn secretary-treasurer of 
thei publishing company, with Alex 
Sullivan heading the writers. 



SUSPENDED 30-DAT SENTENCE 

Los Angeles. April 28. 

After changing their plea from 
not guilty to guilty, George Bentel, 
president of the Ascot Speedway; 
Joseph E. Brown, J. Mahoney and 
William H. Pickens, charged with 
false advertising in promoting races 
were sentenced to 80 days in Jail 
under a suspended sentence. 

The four, for two years associa- 
tion as a corporation, were fined 
$600 apiece. 



Babe Ruth is recovering from an operation for fistula at St. Vin* 
cent's Hospital. New York. It was a major operation performed by Dr. 
Geo. D. Stewart. The Babe batter will be at the institution for another 
week or so. 

Fistula is an aggravating abdominal ailment, mostly found in men 
and arising from a variety of causes. In the Babe's case it was Irrl* 
tated and perhaps brought to the operation point through the frequent 
sliding the Bimbo has done in making bases. 

It Is reported the Babe remained seml-unconsclous for two days fol% 
lowing the operation. It having been necessary to give him an extra supoi 
ply of anaesthetics to place him under their influence. J 



F^ve percent, of the gate receipts 
and the same percent, of any mo- 
tion picture revenues goes to the 
State. 

The commission has set down 
specific limits for issuance of com- 
plimentary tickets and has reserved 
the right to approve expenditures 
and admission fees. 



DIVORCING JOE THOMAS 



Gladys Lee, Film Actress, Files Suit 
Against Auto Race Driver in Seattle 



Seattle, April 28. 

That Gladys Lee. -Hollywood film 
actross, and Joe Thomas, auto rac- 
ing driver, were married back in 
1918, the culmination of a rapid-flre 
war romance, was disclosed here 
last week when the latter filed suit 
for divorce, alleging desertion. 

Thomas has doubled for actors in 
many racing pictures. He holds the 
world's road record on dirt track; 
finished second in the Indianapolis 
classic in 1920, and his record of 107 
miles per hour for 150 minutes was 
only broken last year by Jimmy 
j Murphy. 



First Bout in Kansas 
Surrouhded by Red Tape 

Topeka, Kan., April 28. 

The first legalized boxing match 
to be held In Kansas will be staged 
In this city May 5 by the Topeka 
Post of the American Legion. The 
match will be held in the city au- 
ditorium. 

The program, details of which 
have not been arranged, will be held 
under the recently organized Kan- 
sas Boxing Commission, authorized 
by the passage of a law by the State 
Legislature in March. 

Local boxing authorities declare 
the regulations as adopted by the 
State Commission make it impos- 
sible for any other organization 
than the American Legion to hold 
bouts. They also declare that the 
participants in Kansas bouts must 
have all the legal interpreti^tive 
powers of a lawyer or they will be 
in danger of fines and imprison- 
ment. 

Under the regrulatlons, as pub- 
lished, five per cent of the gate re- 
ceipts of any bout must be paid the 
boxing commission. All partici- 
pants in bouts must be licensed, and 



this includes even the seconds tW 
well as the managers and boxers. 
Fees are charged for the Issuance 
of the licenses, the fees also going 
to the commission. Ernest A. Ryan, 
State Adjutant of the Legion, has 
been named as the attorney for the 
commission, to have charge of the 
enforcement of the regulations sn^ 
the details of the State law regard* 
ing unauthorised bouts. 

In Issuing Its first permit to ths 
American Legion the city commii- 
slon made it plain that it was for 
the one bout only and that tbs 
question of making the permit per- 
manent would be taken up only *f* 
ter the first bout had been held. 
No bouts will be allowed which, 
will be given for private gain, and 
advertising of any bout may be of 
the principals of the main eve^ 
and of no other. I 

A Dictionary of Slang Is bel^ 
complied by a staff of editors worl^ 
ing for the publishing house of E- P*; 
Dutton of Fifth avenue. John Mc* 
Cray, Jr., Is supervising the worfc 
The nearest thing to a dictlonsiT 
of slang which ever Issued hero •■ 
"The American Language." a poa< 
derous volume. 



V M^t 



WedncMlay. April W. 19U 



TIMES SQUARE 



VARIETY 



10 



KOUND THE SQUARE 



Wh«n a "Name" Means Somathlng 

Senator Murphy thought he was perfectly handling his car near the 
State theatre when a traffic cop rudely stopped him, telling the monolog- 
1st more about the traffic laws than he thought any one man ever 
could remember. 

"And what's your name and Where's your card?" asked the officer. 

"I'm Senator Murphy," was the answer while fumbling for the card. 

"Its all right. Senator," replied the -cop. "Don't bother. Sorry I 
stopped you. But you know we have to be strict. Glad that I'll know 
you the neixt time. 

Up to now the dazed one Isn't certain whether the "Senator" or the 
"Murphy" impressed the most. 






The United States World War Amps, an organization of ex-service 
men who have undergone amputations as results of war wounds, will 
hold Its first annual ball and entertainment at the Plaza Hotel Friday 
evening, May 29. 

The organization was formed seven years ag# by seven men, minus 
arms and legs, at the Walter Reed Hospital, Washington. It has grown 
so large that its members feel It necessary to have their own hfeadquar- 
ters. It is with this in mind that they are running this affair. The 
committee's chairman is A. F. Hughes. ' 



$2 FOR 25 PHOTOS, 
BUT NO PHOTOS; COURT 

Maud LeRoy BeWe Magis- 
trate on Principle Against 
Aldene Studio 



.■I 



Ca,lIlopes plying up and down Broadway generally put soft pedal or 
quit the siren tooting completely when the "calliope" reaches crossings 
and traffic stops it. There Iiaj been complaint the calliopes make too 
much noise when standing st-r:i, and the pipes are going full blast on 
"Sidewalks of New York" or some other tune. 



Several feminine attaches of cafes and restaurants around Broad- 
way from time to time stake some of the boys and girls In quick need 
of a little loose change. Some years ago a big waitress in Childs between 
46th and 45th used to hand out a dollar here and a dollar there to 
show girls. She told a friend that not once had she ever been stuck and 
that when the debt was repaid it was generally with a little cash inter- 
est and man}r times double. She said some weeks she made more with 
her loan returns than with her tips. 

At a recent luncheon of the Cheese Club a "frame" was arranged for 
"Strangler" Kd Lewis, the wrestler, to walk in upon the lunch party 
and profess great anger through an imaginary injury having been done 
to a friend of Lewis' by some unknown member of the club. Previously 
Harry Hershfteld had been "ribbed up" when Informed there was a 
certain party with a heavy grievance who had threatened to have an- 
other party of the other sex clean up the club. 

Lewis, the world's champion wrestler for a long while, Is Imposing In 
appearance, like a heavyweight wrestler but pronounced by the club 
members a very good actor well after the display. 

Into the club's lunching «|>lace strode Lewis, looking around flerce- 
Ilke. After somebody, be said, but didn't know whom, adding one would 
do as well as another anyway. Reaching over, he grabbed Hershfleld 
and commenced to shake him up. Careful not to hurt Harry in the 
least, Lewis managed during the shaking to strip the cartoonist tlown 
to his underwear. 

Following the laugh, Mr. Lewis was prevailed upon to remain as the 
club's guest oC honor for the luncheon. 



Maud LeRoy, Hotel Willard, 
movie access, appeared before 
Magistrate Albert Vitale In West 
Side Court as complainant against 
the Aldene Theatrical Photograph 
Studio, 239 West 42nd street, whom 
she accused of failing to photo- 
graph her or return $2 she had paid 
as deposit. 

Miss LeRoy told the magistrate 
she was en route to ^he office of 
Charles Walton, movie producer, 
when she encountered a man named 
James, who said lie represented the 
photograph studio. She said he 
told her that if she paid him |2 as 
a deposit and $2 when she went to 
the studio for a sitting ehe would 
receive 25 photographs. 

The actress stated that when she 
went to the studio and presented 
a receipt she was told there was 
some mistake as It was necescary 
for her to pay an additional $5. 
Miss LeRoy said she was unable to 
get any satisfaction and then went 
to West Side Court and obtained a 
summons. 

When the case was brought before 
Magistrate Vitale he dismissed it 
and suggested the represej^tatlve of 
the photograph studio pay the ac- 
tress the $2. Outside the court- 
room the actress did not accept the 
money and said it was not the |2 
in which she was interested, but the 
principle of the thing. 



For the Ave N. V. A. benefits next Sunday night In as many New York 
theatres, a special box Office has been opened In a stor* In Loew's 
State building. 



A new kind of "plug," which the legit press agents are after, is the 
elaborate cake which la displayed In the Cadillac restaurant on 4Srd 
street. 

Bach week the ornate cake has a likeness of a theatrical personage 
reproduced on its face. 



SUMMER AND IDLERS I COPS AS MINSTRELS 



Spring with Its attendant balmy 
weather has prompted the curb- 
atone promoters to take up their 
old sUnd at 4Sd street oft Broad- 
way upon the spot which had been 
the entrance to Shanley'a before 
prohibition sounded the deathknell 
tor the world famous resort. 

The sunshine and warmth have 
gladdened the hearts of many of 
the "we boys" of the carnival lot 
who have since forsaken the 
"grind" for easy money promotions 
on Broadway, which seldom ma- 
terialize beyond that much talk 
and •scheming. 

At least "the boys" feel more at 
home leaning up against the former 
Shanley rail (outside one) than dur- 
ing the colder weather when they 
are harassed by the diligent 
bouncer at the Automat whom they 
claim has spoiled more "director's 
meetings" than any federal Inves- 
tigation committee. 

"The boys" generally hang around 
for "soft money" until their winter 
resources have become exhausted 
and then light out If they can take 
anyone over for the carfare to do 
their old stuff on the lot. 



TERRffiLE! 



Hi 



Mildred Jacobs, 19, 260 Riverside 
drive, who said she was rehearsing 
for a road company of 'Pigs," re- 
ceived a suspended sentence when 
arraigned before Magistrate Good- 
man in West Side Court on a charge 
of walking on the grass in Riverside 
drive near 98th street. 

Policeman Ben Nachman, West 
100th street station, said he saw the 
woman run across the grass plot in 
the center of the drive. He followed 
her and served her with a summons. 
In court Miss Jacobs said *he had 
Pla\et! in various stock compiinies In 
Oliio onfl snid she did not know It 
yfiin a crime. . . 



The ninth annual minstrel show, 
entertainment and reception of the 
New York I^Hc* Ql** Club was 
held at the New Star Casino, Mew 
York. April 21. 

A record crowd jammed the hall 
and witnessed the minstrel first 
part with 60 of the glee club seated' 
In the horse show. The six end 
men were Robert Connor, Charles 
M. Potters, William Ruehl, James 
McBneaney, £dward Galvln and 
George Fillhardt. all under cork. 
Lieut. Patrick Q. Fitzglbbona was 
the interlocutor. Soloists were Al- 
bert E. Frewln, John Slsk, Frank 
Nlckola, William Drexler, Barney 
Goldstein and Francis CampbelL 

A trio had Edward Miller, James 
McEneaney and Robert Connor. W. 
Vincent Campbell, and John Pitt- 
schau accounted for a funny spe- 
cialty as "The Bunkum Sisters." 
"The Three o'clock Train," a 
funny comedy akit based on the 
old "coon and ghost" bit, was han- 
dled by Samuel J. McDougall, 
Charles J. Rayfleld and Joseph 
Boyle. 

"The New Boy," a one-act mu- 
sical comedy, followed, proving an- 
other laugh getter. Songs by 
Jimmy Lynch, Harry Osmond, Ben 
Jacobs, Val Raynor and a chorus 
with nine of the cops as "gals," 
concluded a corking entertain- 
ment. 

Raymoi.d Perez staged the entk-e 
entertainment, assisted by WlUlam 
McKenna. Dancing followed the 
show. 

The officers of the Glee Clab are 
Patrick O. Kltzglbbons, president; 
Thomas J. Moran, vice-pi-ealdent; 
Edward A. F. Burndl, treasurer 
and financial secretary: Paol ■■ 
Murphy, recording secretary; Wil- 
liam P. Hayes, sergeaftt-at-arms; 
Ben Olacalpne, song director; 
Charlea A. Rayfleld, sonR director; 
Litius O. Boll, organist; Custave 
Hell, director: Rev. Robert Emmett 
WooilJ, chaplain. 



Jnamta Hansea Scrappy 
Over Her Scrap Book 



Juanlta Hansen, former moTie 
actress, living at the Claridge Hotel, 
appeared l>efore Magistrate Henry 
M. R. Goodman in West Side Court 
and obtained a aummons against 
Albert James, publicity man, of the 
Hotel Markwell, whom she accuses 
of unlawfully withholding a scrap 
book containing newspaper clip- 
pings and personal letters. 

Miss Hansen said that for the 
past several months she has beeh 
touring the country. Vhen they 
started on the road, Miss Hansen 
said, she gave the scrap book to 
her manager, J. J. Coyle, and Coyle 
in turn handed the book to James, 
who was the advance man. 

When reaching Easton, Pa., she 
said she asked Coyle for her sorap 
book. About this time she heard 
James was going to New York and 
demanded that he return the book 
to her. Miss Hansen charges he 
refused, saying that Coyle owed 
him flOO for his services and he 
would not return it until receiving 
hia money. 

Miss Hansen told the magistrate 
the book contained clippings dating 
back 10 years and communications 
from manager* and producers 
praising her vork. She aald the 
clippings are essentia! in introduc- 
ing herself In many out of town 
places. 

Took "Cure" 
The former actress was arrested 
over a year ago on a charge of pos- 
sessing narcotics and was arraigned 
before Magistrate McQuade in West 
Side Cour<. 

The detectives who^ made the ar- 
rest were severely criticized for 
the manner in which they entered 
the apartment of the actress and 
obtained the evidence against her. 
Following her arrest Miss Han- 
sen took a drug cure lasting about 
one year. It was from this cure 
the touting idea came. Miss Han- 
sen contends that James has no law- 
ful right to hold her property and 
said she has nothing to do with the 
debt of Coyle's. 

When the case was callc< yester- 
day before Magistrate Goodman 
neither the former acUres^ no: 
James put In an appearance. 



DIRF MAGAZINES 



AUTO TO BO^ON, $7.50 



Bus service between New Tork 
and Ttopton has Just been launched, 
with touring cars, making the trip 
with a stopover each day at Hart- 
ford for lunch. 

The fare one way Is $7.50. A car 
leaves Boston at • a. m. dally and 
.^junday. another starting from the 
Grand Union hotel. New York at 
the same hour. 



The recent craze for seml- 
nudlty ' In legitimate shows 
may be the ex<:use for a deluge 
of "art" magazines which have 
sprung Into being during the 
past few months. Much as 
their publishers may rave 
about the artistic and high In 
Idoal?, any honest news dealer 
will grant thar they pander to 
the sex Inhibitions (of the 
young In pirticular) as much 
as any other variety of "dirt" 
publication. These publica- 
tions claim to be modeled 
after high-class studio, photo- 
graphic and art Journals 
whose limited circulations for 
years have been made up of 
those really Interested In art 
and a few not-qulte-eo-hlgh- 
mlnded college boys who dis- 
covered them on obscure li- 
brary shelves. A glance at any 
of the newer magazlnee proves 
them to be on an entirely dif- 
ferent catecory. 

Thus, there are two separate 
publications of similar title, 
one of which Is sold In the 
lobby of a Broadway theatre 
and apparently Is fostered to a 
certan degree by the manage- 
ment of the current show. The 
other Is even more sexy In Its 
general make-up. 

Nearly a dozen other maga- 
zines of similar character are 
on the news stands. Almost all 
featured the word "Art" In 
their titles and masquerade In 
their general nuike-up as did 
the old "two-for-a-quarter, 
sent-ln-plaln-wrapper. French 
models l»ostcards"; Intended, of 
course, only for artists, physi- 
cians, sculptors and art stu- 
dents. The results are often 
ludicrous. In a recent issue of 
, one was found a moat aesthetic 
essay by Ralph Waldo Emer- 
son on higher art and ita pur- 
pose, prof\iaely muatrated by 
the most voluptuoua atudlea of 
delectable little ladiea from 
Paris and S9th street. Some- 
times these "art" magazlnee 
haiip beautiful reproductions of 
nude paintings and plMto- 
graphs and only the loweat 
minds might find something 
wrong with them. It la the par 
tially draped, thoroughly sug- 
gestive and usually self-con- 
scious looking photos of certain 
more fleshly beauties that are 
objectionable. 

News Dealers Handcuffed 
Many news dealers have pro- 
fessed themselves loath to 
carry auch publications, but 
public demand has forced it 
Just as public demand haa kept 
a revue that is admittedly 

mediocre In all respects but 
one at a $17,000 iMice after 
nearly a season's run. The 
"art" publications are only the 
latest cycle of a long series 



of publications placing their 
appeal definitely on sex. 

There are four other impor- 
tant kinds of this type of mas- 
nzlne. The flrst embraces the 
risque reading stuff, and cor- 
responds in a large degree to 
the French farce on the stage. 
The s'ories are monotonously 
similar and turned out in large 
degree by the same authors, 
most of them women. The ma- 
jority of these publications wor- 
shipping the naughty flapper 
are bi-monthly and the com- 
bined circulation of the 10 
leading ones last year waa over 
900,000 an Issue. 

The second type is the "con- 
fession" tale, now featured not 
only In at least half a dozen 
magazines, but in all the 
tabloid dallies. These, too, are 
formula made; dealing almost 
exclusively with the old "tri- 
angle" and "ruined girl' 
themes. Written In the first 
person they are ^beled true, 
but become nauseating after a 
while to any but the crudeat 
mlnda. 

Perhapa the loweat category 
Is that of the undisguised type 
In title and reading matter. It la 
Intentionally low-brow and 
makes little effort to hide Us 
intentions of providing thrills 
of dubious character. They 
print anything they can get 
away with and lately have been 
using the nude pictures also. 
These evidantly are the hardest 
to put act OSS, as liaU a dosen 
or more have paaaed out of 
existence during the pa«t year. 
New ones are conatantly ap- 
pearing, however. 

Clumsy Amei'lcan iHtitatiena 
The fourth typt la more re- 
cent and conslata largrely of 
clumsy American imitations of 
the famoua French "La Vie 
Parlsienne," which for all lU 
Buggesttveneea ta really the 
moAt clever and beat edited of 
any of thenu The Amencan 
(opies are -.>ut out with the 
titles and make-up aa aimllar 
as possible. Moat are 16 cents 
rather than the usual quarter, 
but all the smut-aeeker finds 
for hla extra dime are some 
rather tame colored drawinga 
in Im'.tation of the French. 

There are aeveral other klnda 
of "dirt" publUatlona., Of these 
the acandal abeeta lost their 
leader when the lid waa 
clamped on "Broadway Brevi- 
ties," but there atill remain a 
tew parading under the guise 
of theatrical or society week- 
lies. Aa most of them go In 
heavily for theatrical and pic- 
ture "dirt," they have been 
used time and again by press 
agents who are not so scrupu- 
lous as to where their copy ap- 
pears. 



Refused Admittance Causes Row — 
Threaten to 8ue Albea 



Magistrate McQuade, in the 
Sunday Night Court, imposed a fine 
of IS or three days In the work 
house on David Maiiicll, Broadway 
theatre ticket seller. 

Mandell earlier in the evening 
had gone to the Palace theotre with 
a party of friends, one of them do- 
scrlbins himself later as the man- 
ager of the Ambassador theatre, 
who declared the arrest of his friend 
would result in a sult for damages 
a;:aln.st K. F. Altee. 

Mandell, aceordloi; to the com- 
p:alna«t In the cane, Andrew 
I'helpa, (Ha i«oRnan. was loud and 
boisterous wWn he entered the 
lobby arl. Ii,e refused Mm admit- 
tance, whereupon r.andell created a 
scene and used considerable pro- 
fanity. Policeman Thomas Egan, of 
the West 47tli street station, en- 
tered and Mandell turned on htm, 
whereupon Egan placed him under 
arrest. 

In Night Court at least a dozen 
of Mandell's friends appeared to aid 
him, but the magistrate, after 
listening to two of them. Imposed 
the Aoe. .^ 






DISTURBANCE AT PALACE PAULINE LORD LOSES . 



Commission "Judgment" Given to 
Chamberlain Brown, Aflent 

"Pauline Pays" would be a title 
for Pauline Lord, of "They Knew 
What They Wanted," at the Klaw, 
spoke H spectator In the Third Dis- 
trict Municipal Court In West 64th 
street, when a Jury brought In a 
verdict for $455.S0 against Miss 
Lord. The trial, before Justice Ed- 
gar Lauer in Part 2, conaumpd al- 
most the entire day. The suit was 
brought by Chamberlain rron n. 
theatrical aKeiit, against the j-^tite 
actress, charslng she "welchf d ' '.n 
commls.sions coming to them. 

When the verdict w«s rcJcroi 
after the Jury had Lrc:i oi;t amo t 
an hour, MIhs T,-) d ace j>:?l !t wl.li , 
Indifference. h'h-' was ri-pre'^nf"! 
by ■Willlarii C';..rk. of the Joli.i \Y. 
Searles law office. Brown was rep- 
resented by Harold Goldblat, of the 
Frederick Goldsmith law firm. Gold- 
blat In his summation to the Jury 
termed Miss Lord as a "welcher." 

Brown brought the present action . 
aRiiinNt Ml.<<s Lord on a playlet 
called, "For $.5,000." Among those 
who testined were "Bill" O' Rellly. ., 
of the Chamberlain outfit; Robert 
(Bobby) Haines, who ju.it finished 
with "White Cargo, " and John J. 
McNall/, of Maddock & UcNaUjr. 



VARIETY 



BURLESQUE 



Wednesday, April 29, 1925 



COOPER BREAKS 
CASINO RECORD 



$12;250 Last Week— 

Show May Go Into 

'*G. V. F." 



Boston, April 28. 

Tbe Jimmie Cooper Revue broke 
tbe bouse record at the Casino, Bos- 
ton, last week mossing |12,2&0 for 
tbe first week of the summer run of 
tbe attraction. Patriots Day and a 
midnight show helped tbe receipts. 
The engagement marks the third ap>- 
pearance of the Cooper show in Bos- 
ton this season. The Cooper 
■how led the Columbia Circuit 
and according to report be will in- 
corporate It Into a road company of 
tbe "Greenwich Village Follies" for 
^ext season. 

The termination of tbe summer 
bookings will mark the finish of 
Cooper as a Columbia burlesque 
producer, be having banded in bis 
resignation to tbe Columbia circuit 
prior to the summer run opening. 

Rumors that Cooper had patched 
up bis dlRerences were denied at 
Columbia headquarters this week. 
It was also stated Tuesday Cooper 
had not turned in bis franchise for 
cancellation. 

Tbe Jimmie Cooper Revue was 
operated last season under Cooper's 
own franchise. The franchise was 
turned over to Cooper by Rud. K. 
Hynlcka for whom Cooper originally 
produced his show. It Is under- 
stood tbe Cooper franchise will re- 
vert back to tbe Columbia Com- 
pany and will be leased. 

The Cooper Revue grossed $3,100 
Patriots Day and got $1,100 on tbe 
midnight show. The l«gitlmate 
bouses bad called off their matinees 
figuring the weather would l>e un- 
favorable. 



MUTUAL GETS HIP 



Condemned St. Louis Theatre, Re- 
modeled, to Play Burlesque 



8t. I>ouls. April 29. 

The Hippodrome here bas been 
aoquired by the Mutual Burlesque 
Circuit. Tbe Htp, condemned for 
tbe past three or four years. Is to 
be fixed Mp to conform with the fire 
laws. 

The Mutual Is playing tbe Gar- 
rick, but this house's capacity is 
considered unprofitable so the Hip, 
seating 2,800, is expected to take 
care of the Mutual's business. 



Burlesque Tabs as Acts 

^ Several of the Mutual wheel shows 
Will play extended seasons as tabs 
In the Independent vaudeville 
houses, mostly playing under a 
guarantee and percentage arrange- 
ment. 

Among tbe first to capitalize the 
tab vogue Is Harry Fields In his 
'^ello Jake Olrls" show, already 
routed for several weeks. 

The bookers are leaning toward 
tbe burlesque shows In an effort to 
ot(set the opposition of tabs in other 
houses. 



O'Neal Leaving «0. K." 
On Account of Billing 

Harry O'Neal (Steppe and O'Neal) 
banded in a two weeks' notice Mon- 
day to Morris Kane (Kane and 
Davenport) prdducer of the Harry 
Steppe Big Show now changed to 
"O. K. " 

The step was taken before the 
opening of the summer run of "O. 
K." at the Columbia and will be 
effective one week after tbe Open- 
ing Saturday, this week. 

The reasons leading up to the de- 
cision of O'Neal are said to be tbe 
latter's dissatisfaction with the 
billing accorded him for the sum- 
mer run. 

Steppe and O'Neal were a bur- 
lesque partnership for several sea- 
sons and also played vaudeville. 
Steppe returned to burlesque with 
O'Neal continuing In vaudeville 
with Harry Lang. 

Last season O'Neal rejoined 
Steppe with the present abow, tbe 
arrangement calling for fecture 
billing for O'Neal. This clause was 
constantly violated, according to 
O'Neal, who wrote and staged this 
season's Harry Steppe's Big Show. 



MutuaPt Increases, Salaries and Benefits 

The recent meetings of tbe Mutual Burlesque Association held 
In New York were unusually harmonious and resulted in a vote of 
( confidence In the president, 1. H. Herk, and his administraU6n of 
the Mutual Circuit for this season. 

ProlMibly the most irtportant action by the Mutual during the 
meetings was the increasing of tbe producers' sharing ternfs $25 
weekly; fixing a minimum wage for chorus girls of $80 weekly, and 
the decision to pay all principals for extra midnight performances, 
as well as allowing the producer to share In that performance 
at bis usual percentage. 

It was also decided the houses would pay for all extra or added 
attractions. A revocation clause was added to the franchises mak- 
ing it a revoking offense for any producer to fail to live up to the 
chorus girl minimum salary decision. 

Bvery attraction of tbe circuit was represented at tbe meeting 
of producing and company managers. President Herk presided, 
with Chairman Dave Kraus, Directors Fred Block and Mark Block. 
Max Hart, R. O. Tunison; Treasurer Charlea Frankly n. General 
Representative fhnmett R. Callahan .and Press Repr^entatlve 
Charles P. Salisbury. 

Klecord for Season 

The Mutual record for this season stresses that for tbe first time 
in the history of burlesque, with 34 shows, playing 45 houses, not 
a single failure has been recorded. 

Every company followed tbe route originally laid out and no 
producer was called upon to fill In a singife date. 

All railroading was taken care of from the general office in New 
Tork with satisfactory results. ■ ■ „, , 

Aid For III and InJMred - .^ 

A resolution was adopted insuring a weekly contribution, of not 
less than $10 weekly for each show and $6 from each house for 
continuation of tbe fund established to take care of 111 and injured 
members of Mutual organizations. 

Plans were also worked. out which, will tend to avoid repetitions 
of scenes, bits and songs in next season's Mutuals. 

The Mutual reports more applications (or franchises from pro- 
ducers than tbe circuit cap possibly supply and take care of their 
original group. An effort to round up a strong assortment of 
female stars for the Mutual shows will be continued. 



"Shuffle Along" Production Bought 
The "Shuffle Along" production 
bas been purchased by Hurtlg & 
Beamon and will be used by them 
(or their next season's new all- 
colored Columbia Burlesque attrac- 
tion of same title. 

I BURLESQUE ROUTES 1 

cotiTMBiA GiBcnrr 

May 4 

Bathing Beauties— 4 Palace, Bal- 
timore. 

Qo to It — 4 Oayety, Washington. 

Happy Qo Lucky — 4 Bmplre, 
Providence. 

Happy Moments — 4 Casino, Brook- 
lyn. 

Hollywood Follies— 4 Gayety, Buf- 
falo. 

Lets Go — 4 Emp're, Brooklyn. 

Nifties of 1925 — 4 Empl»-o Now- 
ark.' 

Record Breakers — 4 Oayety, Pitts- 
burgh. 

Seven Eleven — 4 Casino, Philadel- 
phia. 

Steppe Harry — 4 Columbia, New 
Tork. 

Step On It — 4 Gayety, Detroit. 

Wine, Woman and Song — 4 Or- 
pheum, Paterson. 



"O. K." Saturday 

'^. K." the Columbia summer 
run attraction will open Saturday 
night at the Columbia, New York. 
In tbe cast will appear Harry 
-Steppe, Harrr Neal, Hite and Ref- 
low. Miller and Ryan, Lola Pierce, 
"Vic Casmore, Rube Walman, George 
McClennon, Maudie De Forrest, 
Eight Frisco Steppers and an en- 
larged chorus. 

Fred McCloy, manager of the 
house, is handling the press seats 
in the same manner as the ligitl- 
mate houses. The dallies receive 
seats Monday matinee and nights 
with the trade weeklies and others 
allotted Tuesday and Wednesday. 

Tbe Columbia. New York, has 
spread itself on lobby display pho- 
tographs this week heralding tbe 
opening. 

A talking automaton which an- 
swers questions, etc., has attracted 
crowds to the lobby. Tbe figure is 
a bust reproduction of Harry 
Steppe, comedian with tbe show. It 
rolls its eyes, moves the face and 
lips and talks. 



SOUTH AFRICA 

(Continued from Page 2) 

evening session hall. Pictures 
shown: "A Lady of Quality" (Vir- 
ginia Valll and Milton Sills); 
"Painted People" (Colleen Moore); 
•Three Women" (Pauline Frederick. 
May McAvoy, Lew Cody); "The 
Village Blacksmith" (William Wall- 
ing) ; "Scaramouche" (revival) ; 
"The Shock" (Lon Chancy). 

Wolfram's (African Theatres, 
Ltd). — Popular three-session hall, 
showing good programs. 

Globe — Woodstock (African The- 
atres, Ltd.) Pictures. 

Regal — Wynberg (African The- 
atres, Ltd.) Pictures. 

Premier — Rondebosch (African 
Theaties, Ltd.) Pictures. 

Lyceum — Observatory (African 
Theatres, Ltd.) Pictures. 
' His Majesty's— Muizenberg (Afri- 
can Theatres, Ltd.) Pictures. 



ing the pictures of events. ' 

A weekTy record of the tour will 
be screened at every cinema, and 
also shown at the Wembley Kx- 
hibitlin. 



Frank Fay, American blackface 
comedian, played six consecutive 
weeks at the Empire Palace, which 
stands as a- record for a vaudeville 
act here. ...». . 



NATAL 
(Durban) 
Leon M. Lion, supported by Rcnee 
Kelly and Co.. did excellent Inisi- 
ncss at the Royal under direction 
African Theatren, Ltd. Plays 
staged were "The Chinese Puzale," 
"Outward Bound," "The Mask and 
the Face." 



The Rosebank Agricultural Show, 
March 3-7, drew big crowds of 
visitors. Riding, sports and con- 
certs filled the entertainment bill. 



African Theatres, Ltd., opened the 
pantomime "Cinderella" March 12. 
The production is good and credit 
goes to African Theatres for turn- 
ing out a panto made entirely in 
this country. 



MUTUAI CIKCUIT 

Girls From Follies — 4 Lyric, New- 
ark. 

Hurry Up— 4 Cadillac, Detroit. 

Kudoling Kuties — 4 Olympic, New 
Tork. 

Maids From Merryland — 4 Gay- 
ety, Brooklyn 

Make It Peppy— 4 Gaiety, Scran- 
ton. 

Merry Maker*— 4 Mutual, Wash- 
ington. 

Round the Town — 4 Allen town; 6 
Bunbury; 6 Wllllamsport; 7 Lan- 
caster; 8-» Reading, Pa. 

Snap It Up— 4 Gaiety. Wllkes- 
Barre. 

Speed Girls — 4 Star, Brooklyn. 

Stolen Sweets— 4 Empress, St. 
Paul. 

Whizz Bang Babies— 4 Trocadero, 
Philadelphia. 



OLD MINER'S OUTTED 

Fire, the origin of which is un- 
known, practically gutted the bal- 
cony and gallery of the Chelsea 
theatre on Eighth avenue last week, 
which for many years was tbe fam- 
ous Miner's theatre. Tbe damage 
was estimated at about $25,000. It 
required two alarms beifore tbe 
flames ^ere extinguished. 

While the orchestra of the theatre 
was not damaged by fire, it was 
flooded with water, and It will t>e 
several weeks before the theatre 
will reopen. Chief Martin recalled 
that about 26 years ago, while he 
was a fireman, a fire occurred In 
the theatre, and It was necessary to 
send four alarms to extinguish tbe 
blase. 



Tbe evil of employing Incom- 
petent managers brought Norman 
Johnson, showman residing in Cape 
Town, to the Bankruptcy Court. In 
August 1924, he won $3,375 In a 
competition, and with this capital 
went into the show business. 

Bad management contributed to 
his losses. 



Rumors are around that a new 
theatre will be erected by the Afri- 
can Theatres, Ltd. 



PITTSBUBGH'S SUMMER STOCK 

A summer burlesque stock will be 
operated by George Jaffe in the 
Academy, Pittsburgh. 

Featured are Joe Perry, Frank L. 
Wakefield and yiola Elliott, while 
others are George Leon, Ethel Bart- 
lett, Bella Stout and Rose Winters. 



Harry Shapiro Managing House 
Harry Shapiro, last season com- 
pany manager for "Good Little 
Devils" (Columt4a) will be assigned 
as manager to one of the Mutual 
houses next season. 



Hellene Stanzel in St. Louis 
St. Louis. April 28. 
Hellene Stanzel opened as the 
new prim of the "Liberty Maids" at 
the Liberty music hall (stock bur- 
lesque) last week. 

Marie Devoo baa taken Mrs. 
George (Toots) Hall's place In the 
cast. '■ ■ 



JOHANNrSBURQ 

At His Majesty's theatre. Iris 
Hoey and her company are doing 
good business with 'The Pelican," 
under direction African Theatres, 
Ltd. 



With a good bill at the Empire 
Palace week Feb. 23, the box office 
was working overtime. Beryl 
Bereaford, hit; Lily Lena, scored; 
Rosie Lloyd scored; Donald and 
Carson, nicely; Mariajanos, clever; 
Mario De Pietro, fair; Fred Russell, 
clever; Keeley and Aldons, fair. 

Week March 2, Marie Lawton, 
good; James Collins, ordinary; 
Beryl Beresford, Fred Russell, Rosie 
Lloyd, Keeley and Aldons, Donald 
and Carson. 

Week March 9. Maidle Scott, Fred 
Russell, Keeley and Aldons, Beryl 
Beresford, James Collins, Marie 
Lawton,. Jay Whidden, the Pall 
Malls. 



.^ 



Despite the warm weather, the 
Criterion Is attracting good houses. 
Week March 2, Pall Malls, Iris and 
Phyllis, Jess and Tony, and pictures 
Week March 9, Donald and Carson, 
Gould and Gordon, and pictures. 

Empirv — Pictures. 

His Majesty's — Pictures. 

Greyville Cinema — Pictures. 

Alhambra — Pictures. 

Pop Bio— Pictures and refresh- 
ments. 

The Durban orchestra, conducted 
by Lyell Tayler, performs In the 
open air. 

The affairs of the orchestra have 
caused a great amount of news- 
paper controversy, with additional 
spouting in the Town Council. It 
is now reported that a proposal for 
an augmented orchestrat compris- 
ing brass and string, bas been 
agreed upon. 

It is estimated that this orches- 
tra will show a yearly deficit of over 
$66,000. It is proposed to secure 260 
or more $25 subscribers to pay this 
deficit. . 



The Orpheum reports good 
houses. Week Feb. 23, Alice Lloyd, 
Vesta Sisters, and pictures. Week 
March 2, Ed. La Vine, Florence Rex, 
and pictares. 



New Bijou (African Theatres, 
Ltd.) Pictures. 

Carlton Theatre (African The- 
atres, Ltd.) Pictures. 

Palladium (African Theatres, 
Ltd.) Pictures. 

Jeppes Theatre (African The- 
atres, Ltd.) Pictures. 

Lyric Theatre (African Theatres, 
Ltd.) Pictures. 



African Film Productions, Ltd., 
have received tho official appoint- 
ment from the S. A. Government as 
einematographers of tb« Prlnca of 
Wales' tour through South Afrloa. 
' Five m«B will follew ih» tour, Uk* 



A syndicate, formed In Durban, 
has secured option on a site to erect 
a big cinema theatre to seat 2,000. 
It Is understood that on the com- 
pletion of the building it will be 
handed over to African Theatres, 
Ltd. 



COLUHBIA DDtECTORS 
out OF PRODUCING 



The Columbia Amusement Com- 
pany directors are almost 100 per 
cent out of burlesque producdoa 
for next season. 

J« 'Herbert Mack bas leased his 
"Fast Steppers" franchise to Manny 
Rosenthal, nephew of Joe Hurtlg 
(Hurtlg & Seamon); Sam Scrlbner 
bas leased his "Come Along" fran- 
chise to Ed Schaefer; Jacobs &. Jer- 
mon will only produce the Billy Ar> 
lington attraction, "Golden Crook," 
next season, retiriiig the "Stop and 
Go" and 'Step This Way" produc- 
tions: Charles Waldron has turned 
over his "Broadway By Night" fran- 
chise to ^ob Travers, and Rud K. 
Hynlcka will probably lease his in-' 
terest Irt the Jimmie Cooper fraft-' 
chlse, turned back by Cooper. 

"Come Along" is reported to haVe' 
lost in excess of $30,000 on the sea- 
son with Jacobs 4 Jermon'a three 
attractions representing a combined 
loss of around $76,000. "Broadway 
by Ni^ht" is reported as another 
big loser, also Billy K. Wells' "Red 
Pepper Revue," which Wells turned 
back to the circuit. 

Not mdre than 10 Columbia shows 
are reported as having made money 
on the season with the balance in 
the box for sums running all tbe 
way from $6,000 up. 



SNUBS $5,000,000 

(Continued from page 1) 
000 but would not sell unless at his 
own terms and with the stipulation 
that he conduct the business so an 
to make sure no one vould get con- 
trol and mismanage the stock. 
Foster picked tbe C. A. Otis Co., 
of Cleveland, to handle tbe stock 
issue that Is being put on the mar- 
ket. 

Foster paid a personal tax of 
$832,000 last year, the largest indi- 
vidual tax paid in this county. 



"SUCKER UST" 

(Continued from page 1) 
vestments (claim of the chaps ped- 
dling the list) and also names of 
those who have gained In a small 
way through theatrical investments. 

Tho price of the service handled 
somewhat after the fashion of the 
various racing "tout" sheets ranges 
from ^5 to $100, the more expensive 
list presuming to give the financial, 
rating and income resources of those' 
listed. Also a tabulated notation of 
players in which they have some 
time or other displayed more than 
a passing interest. 

The price of the list also varies 
from the nurhbei- of names contained 
with the higher priced one entitling 
the purchaser to two individual 
leads that are not given out to any 
other subscriber until notified by 
tbe original holder that their propo- 
sition failed to Interest. It is given 
out for one week exclusively for the 
promoters to work upon and If 
nothing shows in that time it is 
voided so far as the holder is con- 
cerned and passed on to the other 
good customers. 

The worth of the list is now be- 
ing tested by at least six new pro- 
duction promotions which may de- 
cide whether it can last or not. 

The idea originated with two 
chaps who claim to have worked a 
similar racket successfully with 
stock promoters and figure the 
show business is a virgin field for 
them. At least they believe the7 
have a great selling argument for 
"sugar chasing" producers. 

■ J 

RADIO "CZAR" 1 

(Continued from page 1) 
"power supreme" or "caar of th< 
air," the department would back 
him. 

The Department of Commerce, 
through Secretary Hoover, has re- 
peatedly refused to regulate mate- 
rial sent out through tbe air. When- 
ever a row developed and it was 
brought to the department for ad- 
justment tbe squabble has always 
been Immediately referred back to 
the broadcasters themselves to 
thresh out. 

The National Association ot 
Broadcasters is now up against a 
tough proposition, according to in- 
formation reaching here, in adjust- 
ing the differences sent back to 
it by the department. Because 
of the rapid development of radio 
the "Czar" thing is seen here as tbe 
only solution. 

Washington would not be at all 
surprised to see such an appoint- 
ment made within the next 60 days, 
particularly in view of the fact that 
the Department of Commerce has 
Indicated it would support the man 
getting the Job. 



If you don't advertise in 




KiETY 

don't advertise - 



Wadnwday. April 29, 1925 



EDITORIAL 



VARIETY 



17 



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•In* ailTMmaa, P r— i d ant 
tM WMI Mtk MtM* Naw Tork OIU 



SUBSCRIPTION: 

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KasM 0*plaa • M Oanta 



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No. 11 



15 YEARS AGO 



iTaken from hack filet of Variety 
and CUpper) 



Valeska Surr&tt was currently 
playing In "The Girl With the 
Whooping Cough," In case you think 
some of the present day titles are 

Oscar Hammersteln quit the 
grand opera fleld. having received 
$2,100,000 as the price of his capitu- 
lation from the Metropolitan organ- 
lEation. In his spectacular career, 
Hammersteln had built opera houses 
In London, New York and Phila- 
delphia, but his London invasion, 
as well as that in Philadelphia, 
proved costly and unprofitable ven- 
tures. 



One of the Blazsk Twins of Bo- 
hemia (Joined together after the 
Siamese twin fashion) became a 
mother, according to advices re- 
ceived by the Marlnelll office. Both 
mother and child survived in good 
riiape. The other twin was un- 
married. At the same time a new 
"Siamese Twin" act was brought 
over, Luclo and SlmpliCb Mendes, 
of the Philippines. They were sons 
of Filipino peasants. 



Fanny Br ice made her first step 
Into the legit. Playing la "The Col- 
lege airls" in burlesque, she was 
engaged for Zlegfeld's Follies" by 
Bert Cooper. She is now currently 
in the MiMlc Box R«vue." 



In a vaudeville review of the 
•how at the Colonial, the last line 
«t the review was: "Will Rogers 
«loa«d with his lariat throwing." 

Kvery other act on the bill, and 
tivw Dockstader headlined, received 
•ztended notice. 



50 YEARS AGO 



(From the May 1, 1875, luue of 
"The OUpper") 



VlartetT performers were supplied 
fk-e* with material (If they chose 
to UM It) by 'Clipper" at this time. 
Two columns of Jokes, parodies, skit, 
Vaga, etc., were used under the 
heading "Clipper Varieties." As 
this department was maintained for 
autnj years and was always plenti- 
fully supplied with material, there 
Is reason to believe it was used. 



Ths oarrent attractions lifNew 
Tork at the time were "Henry V" at 
Ike Booth, where tt had already 
done 11 straight weeks; "Donald 
McKay" was at Wood's Museum; 
Adelaide Neilson in "Amy Robsart"; 
■The Two Orphans" at the Union 
Square (to big business); Frank 
Mayo in "Davy Crockett" at the 
Park, and varieties at the Bowery 
Opera House. 



James O'Neill (father of the pres- 
•nt Eugene, the dramatist) was 
playing "Monte Crlsto" In Chicago 
to capacity, the correspondent for 
•V^llpper" stated, but said heavy ad- 
vertising was necessary to hold up 
business, ae the show had played 
there often. 



Mme. Januschek was In the glory 
of a transcontinental tour, playing: 
to Jefferson City, Scdalla, Kansas 
City, Leavenworth, St. Joseph ^nd 
Omaha (and today In several towns 
like those legit shows are unknown. 
y«t the population has doubled). 

'A Tour of the World In 80 Days" 
was produced for the first time by 
George A.'X. Gardner at Ford's. Bal- 
timore, which had been open then 
for but four seasons. "Uncle Tom's 
Cabin" was at the Academy of Mu- 
sic there. 

Mme. Rl.storl and her Italian rep- 
•rtolre company were touring 
through the east. This was being 
•dvertlsed as her farewell tour. 



WHEN, WHAT, WHY IS A TRmn 

Every tims this publication issues Its periodical sUUatlcs on the 
dally and trade paper reviewers, popularly known as the "box soors." a 
bushel of letters follow. They all read about the same, and their main 
cry is someiyhat thus: 

"Don't you know, you Illiterate dumb-bells, that critics can't be Judged 
by whether or not they can guess how long a piece will run or how 
much It will take in? There are other and weightier and worthier con- 
siderations in the drama than the number of weeks and the number of 
dollars" — etc., etc., etc. 



The wis* squawk that always goes with the rest Is that this sheot 
always manages to see that its unfamous reviewers have better aver- 
ages than all the noted gentlemen of letters on the great dallies, which 
is quoted as final proof that good critics need not be theatrical rail- 
birds, dockers or dopesters. 



As a rule these letters go unanswered. But perhaps this editorial may 
answer some of them about as Individual cotAmunlcations might: 

In the first place, this poppycock about play-reviewing being an "art" 
is hokum. It used to be, perhaps, in the days of Poe, when there were 
few new plays and each was discussed for weeks In national magazines, 
dissected and winnowed as to technique, construction and other Intangi- 
ble elements of creative theory. But. today, when the theatre Is an in- 
dustry as well as a medium of "expression,'* when competition Is fierce, 
when millions change hands dally, when syndicates manipulate the 
drama In bulk. It has become of Its own momentum a trade proposition, 
largely. , ' ^ . 



A financial editor who would* discuss the pretty engraving on a mtokk 
and go wrong on its potential fluctuations would be sen": to Matteawan; 
a sport writer who would rave over a fighter's build or a ballplayer's 
form without reference or with the wrong reference to his value In his 
game, would get the gate, and a theatrical expert who blathers atwut 
the decadence of philosophies and forgets or misjudges how the public 
will react Is as well cast as a horsefly In Detroit — and na apropos. 



Plays are not ephemeral outbursts sent spontaneously Into the air like 
the perfume of a violet or the song of a lark. They are painstakingly 
prepared, bought, built, staged and put Into theatres. The theatres are 
of masonry and steef tt^ey have large crews of fleshy hands, they pay 
big rentals and are designed to make profits — they are very untheoretlcal. 



If a man wants to write a play for his own edlflcatlon, he can write 
any kind he wants to — that is his own business. But when he writes one 
to go Into the theatre, where the public is invited not only to come, 
but to pay, that play la not a good play if the public declines the invi- 
tation. 



RIGHT OFF THE DESK 

By NELLIE REVELL 



*X3tappln' Out" has Its drawbacks, frequently a comeback, yes, and 
sometimes a sore back. I know, because Just at this moment I'm a 
victim of the universal tendency to go where we aren't looking. In 
getting out of an automobile about 10 days ago, I aimed for the side- 
walk but the landing place proved to be about a foot lower than it 
seemed. 

As a result I have a wrenched back, which has been nailing me to 
the bed ever since. That isn't all of the penance, either. The Lambs' 
Gambol, the farewell banquet and burlesque "one ring circus" of the 
Ringllng troupe at Madison Square Garden, and the Pershing N. V. A. 
performance at the Hippodrome all happened since I've been interned. 
Perhaps it's Just as well that I couldn't go out, for it would have been 
a oase of "were t'other dear charmer away." - > 



Anything In this world is good or bad to the exact proportion that 
it makes good on whatsit sets out to do. 



A pisy offered, seen. Judged and turned down, has flopped to th^task 
it set ItseW. It may have other sorts of merits, but tbsy should be 
weighed In other fields. 



A horse may be a good horse and never race, but If the horse races 
and also-runs. It isn't a good race horse, apd a race-oritic has no call to 
review the equlne's handsome nostrils or the grace of his gait; that 
may go great at a horse show, where the same animal doesn't need 
speed, but in a contest of speed nothing counts but speed. There are 
famous stories where the race did not go to the swift or the battle to 
the strong — and that is why they are famous — because once in a while 
a miracle upsets the logical conditions of life. 



And, barring miracles, a show that doesn't sell is a bad show, and a 
professional critic who doesn't know that Is a bad critlo. . 



INSIDE STUFF 

..ON LEGIT 



Buffalo Bill and Kit Carson, Jr., 



Karl Decker, according to report, has had some Idea of taking over 
the New Tork "Eventog Bulletin" and trying to pot It over. Decker 
was last with 'The Morning Telegraph" as managing editor. 

"Betty X/ee" will close at the end of its Boston run. Rufus LeSCalre, 
who has managed it. believes he has a road show proposition la It for 
next season. Ths "Lee" show winds up a loser after soraetblng of a 
run to New Tork. Billy Lahiff, of The Tavern restaurant, had some 
money to the show. 



Frederick E. Qoldsmlth as counsel for the ']fheatrlc«l Press Represen- 
tatives, a young organization of press agents, won its hiltial action for 
a member when the attorney recovered a Judgment of fStl against 
Bond, the singer, for Dixie Hlnes, a T. P. R member. 



When President Cooltdge and Mrs. Coolldge saw a performance of 
the "Greenwich Village Follies" at Poll's, Washington, last week, about 
26 tickets were purchased from the theatre. The Presidential party 
occupied a stage box. Secret service men used the remainder. They 
were scattered throughout the theatre. Mrs. Coolldge displayed evident 
enjoyment at the performance, and the troupe loved her for it. 



A newspaper man on a New York evening dally tries the playwrlght- 
Ing racket now and then. He thought he was all set with a backer for 
his latest effort. A girl who was to be the lead was supposed to capture 
the money guy. 

The scribe Invited the girl and her friend to lunch at the Astor last 
week, but the boy with the dough was too smart. He sent a substlcnte 
and when that person reported back to the backer, the backer backed 
out. 

The newspaper guy was stuck with a |9 lunch check, but he still has 
the script. 



William Francis Dugan, author of "Thrills," which closed at the 
Comedy. New York, last week. Is a soldier of fortune. He Is manager, 
author and actor so far as the new show Is concerned. Love of adven- 

(Contlnued on page 63) 



eral seasons ago with the Fairbanks 
Twins, best Illustrates the order of 
the play. 

Leon Washburn had a play out 
called "The Great Moral Show." an.l 
in an ad was kicking because his 
receipts throuphout Maine were but 
$4,000, while It was utiderstoTJH (he 
.said so), that over $24,000,000 was in 
circulation through the state. 



were appearing In dramatics In 
W'a.shlnnton In a play called 'The 
Scouts on the Prairie." 



The famous opera bouffe, '"Giro 
flc-(5irona," was probably the moBi 
f.imous musical work ever written, 
depondlng on a "twin" Impersona- 
tion, was in the heyday of 'its pop- 
ularity. "Two Little Girls In Blue," 
which A L. Brlanger produced sev- 



Ths White Swan restaurant, run by Kathleen Kelly In the Hotel Som-. 
erset. I have always maintained is my favorite filling station. There 
are few places where you can get a meal that compares so well with 
the ones that mother tried to make; or where everything that should 
be Juicy is exceedingly juicy and everything that should be dry Is very 
dry. Of course meals so appetizing as these are bound to be fatten- 
ing, but Mrs. Kelly la Just as adept at dieting her patrons if they want 
to be thinned down. 

All one has to do Is leave their diet list with her. It's no good trying 
to cheat either, for Mrs. Kelly keeps you to the letter of the doctor's 
law. You get your fresh vegetables, that are fresh, without butter sauce 
or seasoning and you don't get any milk and Vou don't get any sugar 
and you don't get anything else that's good but isn't good Tor you. 

They say that you need a lot of will power to keep on a diet But 
at the White Swan all you need la Mrs. Kelly. 



This diet I have been condemned to didn't come a bit too soon. About 
the only bit of apparel I've been able to buy ready made the last year 
has been a handkerchief. 

The goldfish Irvln S. Cobb spoke of had as much If not more privacy 
than the kings of the sport world have today. We must know what 
they eat, where they go and what they wear or don't wear and the latest 
tale Is to the eflfect that King Babe Ruth either is not a reader of "Beau 
Nash" In the theatre programs, or else is not a believer In him. 

Down in Asheviile, according to the "New Yorker," the latest weekly 
to dispense inside Information about Broadway for the benefit of the 
"old lady In Dubuque," Mr. Ruth was unable to walk to the train as a 
result of his battle with the flu. So a stretcher was called for. But 
the Home Run Magnate displayed a quite naive delicacy about leaving 
the hotel that way. Why, was the question. Well, he didn't have any 
pajamas. No pajamas? Yes, he had no pajamas. He never wore 'em. 
But M he Intended to go Journeying around on stretchers he must have 
'em, and If he was going to. have 'em, they had to be pink. 

Accordingly, an ambas.sador was dispatched to the haberdashery 
marts. Search in every store disclosed only one pair tinted the neces- 
sary hue. They were size 42 and His Homerunship measured a gener- 
ous 48. But the great minds went to work. First the trousers were dis- 
carded. Then the coat was spilt up the back and poured onto Mr. 
Ruth's torso. And he went out of the hotel, attired a la mode and afraid 
to move a muscle. ^ 

A fiirmer gob wanted to know, when he heard this story, what was 
so strange about Mr. Ruth having no pajamas. 

"Nobody in the navy ever wore pajamas, either," be testified. "Whoa 
they went to sleep all they wore was hammocks." 



Before Clarence Jacobson left for Washington to direct the destinies 
of a stock company here, he narrated a story about a lawyer friend 
who Is of Jewish descent The lawyer went out to a country oliib to 
play golf for the first time In his life. On the first hole his ball hopped 
into a sandpit and the legal luminary climbed in after it. He swung 
once and missed. He swung and missed again. Then be started to 
pick the ball up and place it where he could hit It nicely. 

"You ain't allowed to do that, mister," the caddy warned him. 

He swung again, missed, and once more stooped to pick ths ball up. 
The caddy warned him again he couldn't do that. For the fourth time 
he Swung and the ball still was undisturbed. This time be did pick 
the ball up. 

"Hey, mister, you can't do that You ain't allowed to," said ths caddy 
for the third time. 

"That's all right" replied the lawyer, "let 'em sue me!" 

(Oh, Nettie, Clarence and you must hear Joe Weber tell that in another 
way in the "Pool Table" scene). 



Nora Bayes Is back from her sea trip. I mean the one on ths Atlan- 
tic, not ths one on the sea of matrimony. The latter, she tells me, is 
destined to be a permanent voyage. Among ths things she narrated 
during a call the other day was a story about three-year-old Peter, her 
adopted son, who Is proving himself a regular honest and truly young- 
ster by asking questions about everything that occius to the wide range 
of a fertile childish imagination. 

Not along ago Peter and his nurse were walking thirough Central 
Paric, and near the Mall Peter caught sight of a dog burying a bone. 
He stopped, inspected the process earnestly and then asked: 

"Nurse, what's the doggie doing that forT' 

"Well," explained Nurse, " whenever a doggie gets more bones In 
one day than he wants to eat right then, he buries them In the ground 
and they keep there, and then, when he's hungry, hs comes back and 
digs it up and eats it." 

"Oh," commented Peter after a pause to consider this revelation of 
the habits of dogdom, "then the ground la the doggie's Ice box!" 



Peter's little foster sister, Leonora, also supplies their mother with 
many stories to laugh about later. Recently they all went to visit a 
house in the country and at lunch time Leonora was missing. After 
looking high and low, they finally discovered her in the kitchen having 
a very amiable chat with the Chinese cook. 

"Mamma," said Leonora as Miss Bayes entered the culinary precincts, 
"Joe Chlng Is the very nicest man In the world and he makes the very 
deliclousest lady fingers, and when I come out next time he's going to 
make some for my very own and . . . and . . ." 

Lady fingers, It so happens, are eliminated from Leonora's diet list, 
and Miss Bayes, though not wishing to reprove the child before a servant, 
subtly tried to find out if perhaps she had eaten "one or two. 

"Rut how do you know they are so delicious, darling?" she asked. 

"Oh," admitted Leonora enthusiastically, 'I've already eaten 16 or 1«. 
and they just suit me." 

They say that everything comes to those who wait. I believe It now. 
One afternoon T sat in a machine In front of Jack Pulaski's house, 
waiting to pick up Mrs. Jack. (Certainly, Jack Is married. Didn't 
you know that?) The chauffeur went around the corner to get a pack- 
age of clgarcfles, or whatever chaulTeurs go around corners to get, and 
as he dlsappparc'd a big black hear.se rollt'd up. • 

"Ex. use me, laiU",' said the driver, leaninj? out, "but could you move 
a little bit so we could g<;t In there with this h"ar.se?" 

Now I know less about running an autonioMIe than I do about run- 
ning a column, but there was only ono an.'-\vcr for me to make. 

"I should say I will. I've been ilodfring you for years, and row that 
you've caught up with me, 1 m glad ail you want me to do is move out, 
not move in." ^ .^..i.^jfjl 



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VARIETY 



LEGITIMATE 



r-^f*»- - 



WedDMday, April 29. 1825 



Friars-Lambs More Friendly 



Tb« Friara rsapondlng to « fraternal spirit expressed by the 
lAinbs when the latter orgranlxatlon bougrht a ticket tor $500 for 
the Frolic at the Manhattan, purchased a gallery seat for the Gana* 
bol. tendering a check for 11,000. When Shepard Thomas Meighaa 
received the Friars' testimonial, he was on the Terge of teara It 
Is generally accepted that since Melghan has beaded the Ijambs, 
the two organisations have come into a closer contact than ever 
before. Two $500 boxes were tendered the Friars In return for 
the check. 

The Metropolitan was scaled to gross fSS.OOO for Sunday night's 
Gambol, but with press seats out and other deductions in the way 
of high-priced boxes, the bous« figured to gross around $40,000. 
With the Gambol program estimated to carry about $20,000 In 
advertising, the total takings for the Lambs event were estimated 
at 164,000. 

The expenses were flgured something over $20,000, which would 
leave a net of about $40,000. The Frl&rs' Frolic grossed $49,000 and 
aetted $$».600. It ia the first Gambol at the Met in 12 yeara 
Last season the LAmbs' Gambol was given at the Carroll, wit^ 
tk» performance being repeated on successive Sundays. * i ^ 



"ARF UPTOWN 
TOO NEAR ZOO 



Intimate Playhouse Patset 
Out No Salaries 



Another art for art's sake move- 
ment did a "brodle" last week when 
the Intimate Playhouse. U6th street. 
New York, closed as the company 
appearing' in Pirandello's "Sicilian 
Limes" walked out when salaries for 
the preceding week were not forth- 
coming- 
Sidney Stavaroff. who experi- 
mented to the extent of $30,000. is 
convinced the optowners are not 
supporters of art and that be made 
a bad guess in launching his experi- 
mental theatre amidst such antag- 
onistic atmosphere. Others hinted 
the Bronx r. rk xoo located neail>y 
was too-greai an opposition. 

The actors are riled through hav- 
a week for nothing and with little 
hope of ever collecting. 



XOLUNS' EX-WIFE 
WEDS N. 0. REPORTER 



.lEANNE EAGUS IN 
HOME TOWN AND ANGRY 



Open Door Causes Star to 

Walk Off Stage and Order 

Curtain Down at Matinee 



Kansas City, April 28. 

In her own home town and bef6re 
a capacity matinee audience on 
Wednesday, Jeanne Ilagles stamped 
off the stage during the second act 
of "Rain" and orJered the curtain 
down. 

The display of temperament, al- 
though Miss Eagles denies any such 
thing, was occasioned by an open 
door leading to a fire escape from 
the balcony. It was unusually warm 
in the theatre and a sweltering pa- 
tron, sitting near the door, had 



middle of the scene, left the stage 
and demanded the c\ '.aln be low- 
ered. This was done. 

The affair got front paige pub- 
licity, the articles also calling at- 
tention to the fa.t the star would 
not permit an orchestra In the the- 
atre on the grounds it would detract 
from the play. 



Margaret Norton Weds Sud- 
denly — Previous Marriage 
Annulled 



of 
on 



Chicago, April 28 
Margaret Norton, ex-wife 
Charles Collins, dramatic critic 
the "Post," was married last week 
In New Orleans to Tack Qihon, a 
reporter on the "Times Picayune." 

Three months ago Collins and 
Miss Norton were married and de- 
parted for a trip abroad. On their 
return to America the marriage 
was annulled. After the annulment 
Miss Norton, with her mother, went 
to New Orleans. There she met 
Glhon. They were married sud- 
denly. 



Criterion May Go Back to 
Legit and Frohman Co. 

When the regular legit season 
opens In September it Is understood 
Famous Players may turn back the 
Criterion, New York, Into leglt, 
placing It at the disposal of the 
Charles Frohman company, which 
it also contMla 

The Frohman office's heavy 
schedule for next season will neces- 
sitate going outside of the Empire 
and Lyceum — and even the Em- 
pire may not be available should 
"The Dove" hold up strong through 
the summer. 

The Criterion has been a picture 
house for several years. 



Marcella Lederman 6th 
Try Gets Over in Court 

Los Angeles, April 28. 

Marcella Lederman, leglt actress, 
was granted a divorce from J. Ross 
Lederman, picture director, by Su- 
perior Court Judge Flaming this 
week on charges of cruelty. 

The couple were married four 
years, during which time Mrs. Led- 
erman filed and withdrew six pre- 
vious suits for divorce. 

When awarded her decree she an- 
nounced that this was final. 



NAMOYA MAY 
SEEK DIYORCE 



Expects to Remain Away 
Year or Longer 



Los Angeles. April 28. 

Mme. Alia Naxlmova sailed for 
Paris from New York on Saturday 
to be gone for a year or two and 
Incidentally may procure a divorce 
from Charles Bryant, actor and 
playbroker. This is according to 
statements she made to a close 
friend in Hollywood before leaving 
for New York about 10 days ago. 

Mme. Naslmova and Bryant tuive 
been living apart for about a year 
end a half. Nazimova told her 
friend here that Bryant knew noth- 
ing of her contemplated divorce ac> 
tion but that before she sailed she 
would tell him all about it. 

The suit will be brought probably 
on grounds of incompatabllity and 
Bryant It is said will not contest 
the action. 

Naxlmova also feels that It would 
be better to be absent from America 
for a couple of years so far as her 
careei^ is concerned. At th^ height 
of her screen career she got 175,000 
a picture. After her absence from 
the screen and when she returned 
for Vltagraph she was only able to 
get $20,000 per picture. When Ed- 
ward Carewe engaged her for 
"Madonna of the Streets" the figures 
was increased to $25,000. Her suc- 
cess in this induced Carewe to re- 
engage her for "My Son." paying 
$80,000 to her for that picture. Both 
of these pictures were released 
through First National. After 
finishing with Carewe no further 
offers were forthcoming from other 
producers, though negotiations 
were on with Nazimova demanding 
$4(^00 a picture. 

It is said that she figures that 
her absence from this country for 
pushed it open. When Miss Eagles from one to two years will enhance 
discovered It, sho stopped In the' j,er y^iu^ to American' producers. 



both stage and screen. 



i 



COLOBBD REVUE IN LOOP 

Chicago, April 28. 

Carl Barrett, lessee and manager 
of the Central is producing a colored 
revue which he Intends placing In 
some loop house should his own 
theatre not be available for the 
production. 

The revue "Melody Land" Is at 
present in rehearsal with a Mil- 
waukee date having been set for Its 
premiere. 



Gee. Choos hsisted 
On Brooks in "Ring" 

Few along Broadway under- 
stood why Alan Brooks had 
been entrusted with the male 
lead of George Choos' "Sap- 
phire Ring" Friday night, but 
one day before the show had 
been announced to close after 
a week's run. Brooks replaced 
Frank Conroy in the part. 

Choos, the producer of the 
play, is said to have insisted 
upon Brooks stepping in, to 
vindicate his (Choos) personal 
Judgment. Before the piece 
opened Brooks had rehearsed 
the part but Conroy opened 
with the play. 

As a Hungarian play, Choos, 
Hungarian -born, was in thor- 
ough sympathy with it, having 
been full of faith since read- 
ing the manuscript. Bounti- 
ful grosses in the out of town 
engagements convinced Choos 
he had been accurate In his 
pre-judgment, but the ver- 
dict of the New York public 
dazed the producer. 

Although posting the notice 
of closing Choos retained his 
first Impression until the final 
curtain. 

What Choos thought of the, 
performance with Brool<s In 
place of Conroy has not been 
learned. !. ; 



'Investors Matinee** 
For Flickered "Flames" 

•Flames" unofnctally flickered 
out at Parson's. Hartford. Conn.. 
Saturday .nstead of following Into 
Broadway as per schedule (|hls 
week. Instead the piece will give 
what Is hinted as a special "Inves- 
tors matinee" at the Broadhurst 
Friday afternoon. 

"Flames" was written and pro- 
duced by Thomas Broadhurst. It 
was originally called "The Right of 
the Slgneur." and had been listed 
for production by Oliver Morosco. 
who Is reported as having turned 
It back when the author refused to 
make suggested script revisions. 

A tragic note in connection with 
the sudden closing is that of a 
group of dramatic students, young 
women who were to have filled in 
as atmosphere and rehearsed sev- 
eral weeks without an opportunity 
to open since they werft not taken 
to Hartford, but were Instructed to 
report at the Broadhurst. New 
York. Monday. It is unlikely that 
any of these win receive remuner- 
ation for their rehearsal services. 
The regular cast will receive their 
two weeks' ealary despite only 
having played one week and a day, 
the latter the Friday matinee. 



PHULT'S SITHMEB MUSICAL 
The new show which James 6. 
Beury will produce for the Walnut 
Street. Philadelphia, this summer, 
goes Into rehearsal In New York In 
two weeks and and will be called 
"When You Smile." 

Tom Johnstone wrote the music 
and brother Will the book. 



it 



Sunday Graphic'* May 3 

The Now York "Evening Graphic" 
will become a seven-day Issue it Is 
expected starting with next Sunday 
(May 3). Heretofore the Mac- 
fadden dally has been issuing for 
six days. Theatrical advertising 
ratS4 will remain unchanged. 



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BEYANT-WEIL RENEW LEASE 

Chicago, April 28. 

Lester Bryant and E- A. Well, 
lessees of the Playhouse, have re- 
newed their lease and following the 
run of ".Spooks" will close the house 
for alterations. 

New' lighting effects will be pro- 
vided, to^ 20jD seats added to the 
main poor b^ building t^e drcbe^Cra 



ptl under t'he stair*^ 



SEVEN MORE OUT 



Two attraotlone were awddenly 
taken off Bnjadway's list last weak 
and four or more will slide out this 
Saturday. Of the six attractions 
definitely out only two were ■no- 
cesses, the balance being big loeen. 

"Silence" produced at the Na- 
tional by Crosby CtaJge doses Its 
season after SB weeks. The first 
four months' VUsiness placed the 



SILENCE 
''Brooklyn "Eaale" (Pollock) 
■bout the only exception to 
favorable reviews turned In 
for this piece. "World" (Broun) 
quoted, "good melodrama." 
'Opened Nov. 1Z 

Variety (Edba) said, "should 
remain for months." 



drama among the beet money 
getters In town with the gait be- 
tween $16,000 and |17,000. It 
started easing off after Washing- 
toh's birthday. 

"Candida," produced by the 
Actors Theatre, withdraws for the 
road at the Ambassador wl^ 17 
weeks to its. credit The Shaw 
comedy was revived for matinee 
performances but its success moved 



CANDIDA 

Approved from all angles 
with Katherine Cornell and 
Claire Eames particularly men- 
tioned for their performances. 
"Times" (Young) stated, '^de- 
serves to repeat for month of 
matinees.^ Opened Dec. 12. 

VsHety (Sisk) said, "that It 
will be a popular success is 
doubtful." 



it Mp to regular presentation at the 
48th Street. It was moved to the 
Eltlnge and then to the Ambas- 
sador, maintainjiig a pace of around 
$12,000 until several weeks ago. It 
waA a surprise mbney maker. 

"Starlight" stops at Wallack's 
when nine weeks will be completed. 
The attraction was produced at the 
Broadhurst by Frank Egan. Busi- 
ness was between $8,000 and $9,000 
at the start, then slipped steadily. 



STARLIGHT 

Dailies evenly divided. Even- 
ing World" (Osbom) thought, 
"should shine pretty steadily," 
and "Sun-Globe" (Woollcott) 
turned bsck the Stsr by saying, 
"pretty good play disastrously 
acted by Doris Keane." Opened 
March 3. 

Variety (Lait) said, "future 
looks blue and brief." 



"Cape Smoke," produced at the 
Beck for Frank Storrs by Charles 
K. Gordon, closes Saturday, after 
trying to land through extra ad- 
vertising for 11 weeks. The attrac- 
tion got no better than an even 
break at around $8,000. The title 
was suddenly changed to "The 
Witch Doctor" last week patrons 



CAPE SMOKE 
Conflicting Judgments from 
dailies. Brooklyn "Eagle" 
(Pollock) deemed it "most 
vivid play of year." Seven 
"yes" and four "no" dscisions 
registered. Opened Feb. 16. 

Vsristy (I bee) said, "mod- 
orate engagement is indicated." 



thought "Cape Smoke" closed. 
Business dropped to $6,000. 

"Thrills," produced and aOthored 
by Wm. Francis Dugan at the 
Comedy, was Uken off last Satur- 
day after a week and a half. Busi- 
ness was reported around $100 
nightly last week. 

"Puppets" produced at the Selwyn 



THRILLS 

Qeneral thumbs down verdict. 
"Post" (Anderapn) believed, 
"inept and ridicJlous." Opened 
April 18. 

Vanety (Ibee) said, "patron- 
ape from cut rates, if it sur- 
vives." 



by Brock Pemberton and then 
moved to the Frolic was also re- 
moved last week and sent to Chi- 
cago. When switching houses the 
title was changed to "The Knife 
in the Wall." Average business un- 
der $2,000 weekly. 



PUPPETS 

.i^^PPS*'"" opinions, with 
"8un-Glob«" (Woollcott) nar- 
rsting, "msde little of good 
material." Dailies sbout evenly 
split. Opened March 9. 

Vsriety (Ibee) esid, "as 
money maksr chances are not 
so good." 



"I'uzales" will qlose at the Ful- 
ton Saturday at the end of its ISth 

< ( '•• 'i I'll.'* iV/ ■,« t:> • .. , I 



DUNCAN SISTERS 

ENGAGED6Y ^ 

BELASCO 



Present Girls Next Season 
in New Play to Be WriU 
ten by Lait .^ 



David Belasco has taken the Dud> 
can Sisters under his presentation 
wing. They wUI be staged next tt^. 
son by Belasco In a new play he hag 
commissioned Jack Lait to write. 

For two seasons inclu ling the cur« 
rent one, the Duncan glrli havi been 
the stars of "Topsy and Rva," la-~ 
which they are equal owners with 
Tom Wilkes. That show Is d^ie to 
leave the Bam H. Harris, New York, 
May C, for a Boston er.gag.Muent 
It has been running on Broadway 
for several months. 

The Lait play for the sisters will 
be along "Prince and Pauper" lines. 



ANOTHER ZIEGFELD GIRL 
STARTS DIVORCE ACTION 



May Beck Files Suit Against 

C. W. Crocker — August 

Wedding Surprised 



- San Francisco, April 28. 

The hoodoo that persistently dis- 
rupts so many of the matrimonial 
alliances between Zlegfeld's queens 
of the chorus and rich men's sons 
has once more raised Its head. 

The locale is here and May Beck, 
erstwhile beauty of the Amsterdam 
extravaganza and. more recently 
an extra in Hollsrwood film stud!o% 
fend Clark W. Crocker, son of Mrs. 
Henry J. Cnfcker and the late Saa 
Francisco banker. 

Mrs. May Beck Crocker on April 
22nd. filed suit for divorce in the 
Superior Court charging cruelty 
and humiliation. 

The couple were wed here las^ 
August following a friendship ez^ 
tending over a period of years dur- 
ing which May Beck was a Saa 
Francisco school girl, chorus girl 
and motion picture actress, while 
the young scion of wealth, Crocker, 
was a student at Tale, a gob in the 
navy, a longshoreman, bond sales* 
man and automobile peddler. The 
wedding was performed at the Hall 
of Justice and came as a big sur* ^ 
prise to the society friends and club 
men to whom Crocker Is weU 
known. 



Chorus Girl and 2 Others 
Sue Cab Co. for $115,000 

Kansas City, April 28. 

Geneva Johnson. 19. chorus gifl 
in an Oklahoma City theatrf^ 
placed a valuation of $50,000 on one 
of her legs when she brought suit 
against the Yellow Cab Company 
of that city last week. At the sams 
time Ethel Wilson. 17, a companion, 
filed suit against the same defend- 
ant for the same amount. 

Both girls were injured when ao 
automo'.^llc in which they were rid- 
ing collided with a "Yellow." Miss 
Johnson claims one of her legs was 
injured permanently. while the 
Wilson girl alleges permanent skull 
injuries. 

J. A. Holcomb. a passenger in the 
cab, has also brought suit against 
the company for $15,000. 



week. The revue produced bT 
Charles Dillingham was slated tat 
continuance until June, but illnsii 
of the star, Elsie Janis, is forcinf 
the show off. It started around' 
$22,000 weekly, and has been mak- 
ing money recently at about $16,0W. 



PUZZLES OF 1925 
Impressed favorably. but 
qualified by Brooklyn "Eagle" 
(Pollock) with, "belongs In sec- 
ond flight of revues." Opened 
Feb. 2. 

Variety (Ibee) said, "should 
hove a successful engagement 
here." 



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Wednesday. April t9, 1925 



LEGITIMATE 



VARIETY 



19 



BROADWAH SHOW LIST SHRINKING; 
GROSSES FALL OFF AND HOUSES DARK 



Season Has Definitely Shot Bolt— 'Tollies*' Tops 
Field at $38,000— ''Is Zat So?" Continues Pace- 
maker of Non-Musicals at $22,000 — Many Depar- 
tures and Nothing Startling Added by Easter 
Week Entrants <• 



TOPSYANDEVA' 
FOR DILLINGHAM 



0.- 

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IT-. 



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Xi 



Broadway's season la clearly 
•'&hot." Business declined last week 
without exceotion and the list has 
started -ahrlnking. Several Broad- 
way houses with Ideal locations are 
dark because no new productions 
are In Slfht. The Inrush of new 
shows duringr Easter week disclosed 

no really promising run candidates 
and most likely will drop out during 
May. 

A lineup of summer musicals in- 
dicates a dozen such productions 
planned. The list Includes new edi- 
tions of "Vanities," "Scandals," 
"Passing Show," a revue for the 
Century roof. "Smithereens" (suc- 
cessor to "Keep Kool"). A new 
"Artists and Models," "The Chatter- 
box." "No, No, Nanette," "The 
Brown Derby,'' "The School Maid," 
and probaUy a late summer edition 
of the present "Follies," which will 
retain, however, the present come- 
dy sections. 

Even the "Follies" felt the con- 
tinued depression, though still top- 
ping: the list and at $38,000 was not 
far from capacity. "Rose- Marie" 
was right behind with over $37,000, 
the usual sell-out pace, while "Louie 
the 14th" was rated next at around 
$32,000, as "The Student Prince" 
slipped to about $30,000. "Lady Be 
(Continued on page 23) 



EQUTTY'SANNUALJUNEl 

Equity's annual meeting has been 
set for June 1 and will be held at 
the 48th Street theatre. 

The session will be called together 
at 2:30 p. m. 

Annual reports will be read and 
election of officers for the ensuing 
year will follow, the balloting includ- 
ing the naming of IS menjbers »i 
Equity's Council. 






' Emilie Polini Retmns 

A rubber-soled special matinee at 
the Selwyn, New York, Sunday, to 
an Invitation audience, disclosed a 
new play named "Obsession," and 
the presence of Emilie Pollnl, world- 
famous actress, who has been in 
Australia for the bist five years, 
since her sensational New York ap- 
pearance In "Hlndle Wakes." Mile. 
PoUril is one of the authors as well 
*a the star. Her collaborator l 
Doris EMgerton Jones. 

"Obsession" was produced by the 
Williamsons In Sydney. It Is a 
gloomy 'discussion of dual person- 
alities and the subconscious. Miss 
Pollnl's work Is sensationally stel- 
lar, but the professionals did not 
regard the vehicle as having prom- 
Ing possibilities on this side. 

In the cast at the premiere were 
Harry Plimmer, Harpld Carr, Ethel 
Jackson, Wilfrid Seagram, Olive 
Behrens, Laura Roberts, Kenneth 
Hunter, Harry Mowbray, Dorothy 
Shoemaker, Eileen Robinson, Rey- 
nolds Dennlston. The sole manager 
is Mile. Polini, who has taken an of- 
fice In the Regan Building. 



"FLESr STILL 
IN REHEARSAL 



Lamb Again Postpones- 
2 2-Week8' Periods 



"Flesh," the much rehearsed play, 
did not get under way Friday nor 
Monday. The cast had been told 
Monday would be the positive open- 
ing date after the Friday postpone- 
ment. Scenery of the piece is still 
in the scenic studios. 

Arthur J. Lamb, author-producer 
of the piece. Is reported as having 
dropped $3,500 on it thus far in 
rehearsal hall charges, two weeks' 
salary for having gone beyond the 
stipulated rehearsal time and sun- 
dry other expenses. The cast re- 
maining loyal to Lamb through his 
trials, giving him until Saturday to 
decide as to the future and at the 
same time expect another two 
weeks' salary, due through the sec- 
ond rehearsal period having passed 
by that date. 

There is said to be an agreement 
between producer and players that 
If the piece can be set before Sat- 
urday, they will waive the rehearsal 
salaries until Lamb recoups part of 
his previous losses. 

Lamb- was reported dickering to 
open "cold" at the Princess. New 
York, Saturday night, but up to 
press time had not cinched the 
house. 



Buying Wilkes' Share for 

$50,000 — Duncans 

Hold Interest 



Actors' Fund's 

Junior Board 



Under a membership drive 
plan the Actors' Fund has or- 
ganized a Junior board of trus- 
tees of which William Morris 
is chairman, with the others 
Edward E. PIdgeon, J. P. Mul- 
ler and William C. Austin. The 
junior trustees will organize 
various groups covering the 
entire profession, taking In 
stage hands, musicians and al- 
lied trades besides actors. The 
cost of membership is $2 an- 
nually. 

The annual meeting of the 
Fund will be held at the Hud- 
son theatre May 12. An in- 
spection of the home on Staten 
Island Is dated for May 17. 



Crashing at Matinees 



With the "dog days" near 
casting directors are closing 
their offices on Wednesdays 
and Thursdays and crashing 
the gates at the various the- 
atres, giving matinees on 
these days, to renew their 
familiarity with the work of 
players. 

Attorn of the present army 
of the unemployed are also 
taking advantage of the crash- 
ing angle, which may have 
precipitated the closing of cast- 
ing offices on these days. 

General light attendance at 
the matinees have made it 
easy for both to get by on their 
professional standing. 



"Topsy and Eva" will probably 
be purchased by Charles Dilling- 
ham from Tom Wilkes. The deal 
was dated for consummation last 
right with the consideration named 
as $50,000. 

It was stated that Wilkes was 
cffered that sum for hU 50 per cent 
interest. The other half of the at- 
traction waa purchased by the 
sisters prior to the show's entrance 
on Broadway, Sam U. Harris aell- 
irig out to them for a like figure. 
Dillingham Is said not to have di- 
rectly treated with Wilkes, the of- 
fer coming to the latter from the 
Duncaitb but It was understood the 
sisters were acting for Dillingham. 
The latter may declare in A. L. 
Erlanger on the deal. 

"Topsy and Eva" will go into its 
third year early in June. It will 
leave New York May •, opening In 
Boston at the Colonial, an Erianger 
house. Wilkes (^aims the attrac- 
tion has cleaned np a quarter of a 
million dollars to date. A Ion;; 
coast run preceded the show's 
eenivatlonal Chicago ergagement 
which ran 47 weeks and came nearly 
reaching a millioa dollars gross 
there. 



DREAM (M" ACTOR'S 
DEATH THROUGH FALL 



Foul Play Discounted After 

Probe by Toronto 

Coroner 



''COLLARS" AT HARRIS 



Ann Nichol't Show Moving to Har- 
ria — "Topsy and Eva" in Boston 



After one week more at the Cort 
Anne Nichols, who recently took 
over "White Collars" from Frank 
Egan, will move that attraction to 
the Sam H. Harris. "Topsy and 
Eva" current at the latter house 
with the Duncan Sisters will take 
to the road opening In Boston, May 
IL 

"White Collars" is Egan's Coast 
hit, the attraction still playing in 
San Francisco and Los Angeles, 
where It is in Its second year. Miss 
Nichols plans to keep "Collars" In 
Broadway through the summer. 



WILKES' MUSICAI^ 

Los Angeles, April 28. 

Thomas Wilkes has secured the 
rights from Charles Grapewln to 
present "After Dinner Titters." a 
musical revue, and "Atta Boy. 
John," a musical comedy. 

Grapewln wrote the book and 
lyrics of the former, with Harry 
Seymour providing the musical 
score. 

The revue will probably be pro- 
duced by Wilkes this summer la his 
Sao FranoUoo boos*. ,^.~» 



Success of 'The Rivals'' 



The success on tour of "The 
Rivals," the Sheridan coin-- 
edy of 150 years' vintage, is 
setting a mark that the other 
ancient plays may never equal, 
despite the surprise hit of the 
even older "Love for Love" In 
Greenwich Village. 

"The Klvats" is nearing the 
end of its first complete sea- 
son and has been booked con- 
tinually and the end of the 
next season, excepting three 
weeks off in July. The all-star 
attraction is nearing the 
coast, and it is proposed the 
company devote the three 
weeks to a trip to Honolulu. 
Tentative arrangements call 
for three performances there 
with the proceeds expected 
Just about paying expenses. 

The Hawaiian trip Is the 
suggestion of Clayton Hamil- 
ton, critic and essayist, who 
formerly resided there. Ham-' 
ilton in making addresses to 
civic bodies a week in ad- 
vance of "The Rivals," Is 
credited with greatly aiding 
the attr.ictlon's success. Beau- 
vols Fox, formerly on the New 
York "Tribune," Is three weeks 
ahead and arranges for the 
Hamilton speeches. The lat- 
ter's humorous comments have 
received much space in the 
dallies in every stand played. 

For some reason, "The 
Rivals' has not been hereto- 
fore been played in Important 
road stands, although revived 
almost annually in New York. 
Joseph Jefferson used It, but 
principally in one-nlghters. 
The assembling of a star cast 
Is stated to be the main fac- 
tor "The Rivals" clean-up. 



REP AT 15c TOP 
IN HIGH SCHOOLS 



Julius Hopp Experiencing 

Trouble in Getting 

Actors 



Toronto. April 28. 
Local authorities are convinced 
that Carl W. Lynn, actor, met death 
through a fall rather than foul play. 
This decision was arrived at after 
a coroner's Inquest last Friday. 

Lynn's body was found In a pool of 
blood between the 11th and 12th 
floor of a local hotel at which a 
party had been given by Fay Baln- 
ter to her associates In "The Dream 
Girl" to celebrate the first anniver- 
sary of the piece. Lynn was a 
member of the company. 

According to testimony, beer and 
stronger stimulants flowed freely 
until early morning. Lynn, who oc- 
cupied a room on the 17th floor, 
took leave before the party broke 
up. It is thought the actor may 
have been Intoxicated and had been 
on his way back to the sixth floor 
to rejoin the celebrants, slipped 
and fell down the flre-escape and 
fractured his skull which Is given 
as cause of death by the Coroner. 

Miss Balnter, called as a witness 
at the Inquest, admitted liquor had 
been served, but denied knowledge 
as to who brought It to the party. 

Euble Blake, of Sissle and Blake, 
who was apprehended by the au- 
thorities as having provided the 
liquor, entered a denial and claimed 
the only liquor he had seen that 
evening waa what had been given 
him at the party. Other witnesses 
testified that Lynn had been Im- 
bibing freely and had left before 
the party broke np. That was the 
last seen of him until his body was 
found. 

Lynn was 47 years old. He was 
bom In Rochester, New Hamp- 
shire, and Joined "The Dream 
Girl" company shortly before 
Christmas. Last season he played 
a comedy role in "Caroline." Upon 
receipt of news of his death his 
mother came to Toronto to take 
charge of funeral arrangements. 

"The Dream Girl" closed at the 

Royal Alexander last Saturday 

night and noae of Its members were, 

^ deUlnedU .^ i 



Shakespearean repertoires at ItTc 
top Is the latest enterprise with 
which Julius Hopp Is concerning 
himself. Hopp plans to give the 
performances over a circuit of pub- 
lic school and high school auditori- 
ums in New York and elsewhere. 

Hopp Is attempting to assemble 
a company on the co-operativ£ bas- 
is with the actors sharing on the 
profits In lieu of the customary re- 
muneration, but is said to be ex- 
periencing difflculty in catching up 
with actors amenable to the idea. 

The 15c top does not loom up as 
a lucrative proposition to tbs actors 
so far Interviewed. 

Hopp financed a series of operatic 
concerts and performances at 2t>c, 
but at that time waa said to have 
been financed suflflclently by out- 
side capital to make the arrange- 
ment attractive to the concert peo- 
ple. 



CLEO MAYHELD 

ON WARPATH 

INPHUIY 



Hits Eva Francis of 

"Nanette" for "Talking" 

— Struck Her in Eye 



Philadelphia. April 28. 

Slamming Eva May Francis, and 
right In the eye, last Wednesday 
night, Cieo Mayfle'.d grew more in- 
furiated and wanted to follow up 
the attack on her companion in 
"No, No, Nanette," at the Garrick. 
Bystanders separated the two wo- 
men, and Miss .Mayfleld, wildly 
protesting, was quietly removed 
from the Hoffman House, where the 
■fracas occurred. 

Miss Mayfleld had accused Miss 
Francis of "talking." A remark 
said to have been resented by Miss 
Mayfleld was her allegation that 
Miss Francis spread a report that 
she (Miss Mayfleld) has a son, 17 
years old. 

H. H. Frazee, who was present 
when the battle commenced, la said 
to have dismissed Miss Mayfleld 
instantly, but the actress returned 
to the show Thvrsday night. It is 
said she apologized to Frazee. Miss 
Francis also remains with the 
show. 

From accounts, it appears that 
Miss Francis, Mr. Frazee, and a 
couple of others were In the rear 
dining room of the Hoffman House 
following the night performance. 
They were eating. In the front of 
the place were Miss Mayfleld, her 
husband, Cecil Lean (also with 
"Nanette") and young Frazee. 

Miss Mayfleld saw Miss Francis 
in the rear room and made for it. 
expostulating to Miss Francis for 
"talking." and suddenly striking her 
in the eye. 



39TH STREET SOLD 



The 39th Street theatre has been 
sold by the Shuberts to A. E. Left- 
court, New York's successful office 
building constructor. Eventually 
the 89th Street site will be used In 
conjunction with the old Shubert 
building adjoining on the northeast 
comer of Broadway and 39th street. 

Leftcourt now has title to the 
latter site and the theatre property 
was needed In the planned new of- 
flee building designed for the cor^ 
ner. 

It is understood Charles Dilling- 
ham has taken title to the Globe 
theatre, owned by the Astor estate 
and leased to the manager under a 
long term agreement. 



"BABY BUTE" EEVAMPBD 

The new cast for Mulligan it 
TrebitQch's musical, "Baby Blue," 
reopens this week at the Wilbur. 
Boston, after complete recasting and 
fixing. 

It includes Fred Hildebrand, Ray 
Raymond, Irene Dunn, Wynn Gib- 
son, Alice liegeman, Mildred Wuywe 
and Colin, Campbell. 

Walter Brooks staged the re- 
vamped edition. 



Special Starring Engagement 



ERNEST GLENDINNING 

in "JUST MARRIED"' 

OHIO THEATRE, CLEVELAND 



Week May 3 ^^>^-^^ 

and limited thereafter to brief guest-visit in group 

of productions 



•^t^mar 



M 



VARIETY 



LEGITIMATE 



Wednesday, April 29, 1925 



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STOCKS 



The Cochran -Jacobson atock ia all 
•et for the op«nlnK May 18 at the 
National, Waahlngrton, D. C. In ad- 
dition to Miner Watson and Leneta 
Ijane, the leads, the company is to 
Include Butler Hixon, juvenile; 
Charles Halton, comedian; Romaine 
Callender, general business; William 
McFadden, utility; Thomas !<. 
Brower, characters, and William 
-SoderlinfT, stage manager. Katharine 
Oivney is to i»lay second business, 
Dorothy Tiernry, ingenues; Lillian 
Dean, characters, and Matrjorie 
Xletcalf as cast. Clifford Brooke is 
to direct with Hazel Frost aa art 
director, and Charles Squires, scenic 
artist. 

The sti^ngest stock organization 
■een in Sltoux Falls, S. D., la years 
opened (or an indefinite run Easter 
Sunday under the name of the Or- 
pheum Players. Fred Beecher, local 

. bouse manager, and Pierre Watkin, 

'^ are listed as managers of the com- 

' jmny. 

The cast includes Pierre Watkin, 

' leads; Irene Cattell, leads; Wally 
Qrlgg, Juvenile; Gene Lane, comedy; 
Marilyn Fink, characters; Oyah 
l^^yngenue; Joe Cameron, general 
business and stage manager; Geane 
Genunc, general business; B. G. 
Kast, second business; Myrtle 
Stringer, second business; Robert 
Thompson, scenic artist, and Arthur 
Van Slyke. director. 



Florence Rittenhouse, who went 
to Minneapolis as "guest star" for 
one week's apgpearance with tiie 
Balnbridge stock in "The Shame 
Woman," playing the role she origi- 
nated in the New York production, 
was held over last week in the 
■a me piece at the Shubert. Miss 
^' nittenhouse's next appearance will 
^~1m with the Balnbridge PlayM's in 
Ithe stock production of "Declasse." 



"Bnchanted April," a stage ver- 
, aion of the "best seller" novel by 
f "Elizabeth" (Countess Russell) will 
'l>e tried out In stock at the David- 
son, Milwaukee, the week of June 
14 by George Meeker's company. 

Kane Campbell dramatized it. It 
It proves successful Rosalie Stew- 
art, who owns the producing rights, 
expects to do it ai Broadway next 
fall. It Is a three-act comedy. 

Elizabeth Risdon will play the 
;. lead In Milwaukee. 



DUFFY'S PRESIDENT 



Hopes te Open Remade 8«voy, 
Frisco, May 10. 



Ban Francisco, April 18. 

The Savoy theatre, recently pur- 
chased by Henry Duffy for his No. 
2 stock company and which is un- 
dergoing remodelling, is to be called 
the President. 

Walter Chenoweth, formerly of 
Baltimore and recently treasurer 
for Duffy at the Alcazar, will be 
manager, with Arthur Frahm, for- 
mer Ackerman & Harris manager, 
going in as treasurer. 

The opening date has not b«en 
set but hopes are for May 10. 

Ronnie Avery, formerly treasurer 
of the Century here and of the 
Lurie in Oakland, will succeed 
Chenoweth ( ' the Alcazar. 



Synchronized Motion 

Pictures at Festival 

Syracuse, April 28. 

"A Tale of Old Japan," words by 
AlA-ed Noyes and music by S. Cole- 
ridge Taylor, will be presented at 
the annual music festival of Pots- 
dam Normal on May 14-15. Frank- 
lin Bishop will direct. 

The unique feature of this pres- 
entation will be that, while the 
singing of the score will be done 
by a chorus of over a hundred 
voices, which will be seated in the 
orchestra pit, the dramatic action 
of the story will consist of moving 
pictures or pantomimes with living 
actors and in color. It is readily 
apparent that it is a task to try the 
most skilled director, to synchron- 
ize the movements of the silent ac- 
tors with the rhythm and tempo of 
the opera. The scenario of thia 
tale Is /written by Lillian Reichard, 



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a teacher In the Norfnal School. 



A summer stock, headed by Ar- 
thur Howard and Gene Oliver, open 
^ at the Palace, Hartford, Conn., May 
4, with "The Best People." Bernard 
Steele will direct. In the company 
will be Frances Williams, Edmund 
Abbey, Claire Nolte, Joe Wagstaff, 
Bdna Andrews, Billy Lynn and 
Walter Scott Weeks. 



Au£:ustin Players Open 

In ''Unfaic'* House 

Connellsville. Pa.. April 28. • 
The William Augustin Players, 
headed by Ruth Floyd, opened a|i 
indefinite stock engagement at the 
Arcade, Monday, in "Peg o' My 
Hliart." 

The Arcade is the local house 
which has been the center of much 
trouble, the management having 
differences with the stage hands' 
union, which resulted in it being 
placed on the "unfair list." 



Shows in Rehearsal 

(AND WHERE) 

•The provtrn Derby^ (Chas. 
K. Gordon), Murray's Hall. 

"Baby Blue" (Mulligan A 
Trebitseh), BlJou. 

"Night" (Jack Morris), Shu- 
bert. 

"Flash" (Arthur 3. Lamb). 
Bryant Hall. 

"The Knookeut" (Whltehurst 
Productions). Morosco. 

"OK Mama" (WiUiam A. 
Brady), Playhouse. 

"When You Smile" (Beury A 
SchoU), Knickerbocker. 

"The Square Shooter" (John 
Golden), Hudson. 

"The Bride Retiree" (Henry 
Baron), Bryant Hall. 



AHEAD AND BACK 



Chicago will have three colored 
stocks on the south side within a 
fortnight. The Grand has been a 
colored theatre for some time. This 
week the Avenue will initiate a col- 
ored stock and next week the Ida 
Anderson Players will move from 
Columbus Into .-o iiiuiana. 



fe. 



The personnel of the stock at tho 

• Grand, Worcester, Mass., which 
opened Monday, is: Alary Ann Dent- 
ler, Arthur Chattcrton, Walter 

^. Ayres, Lois Landon, Eunice Keeler. 
I Jane Tarr, Richard Bishop, Bert 
[r" Wilcox^ Herbert Ashton, Jr., Jack 
»• Leigh. Edwin Vail is director and 

• Anthony Schaefer, , artist. 



Arthur Howard and Jean Oliver 
will be the leads of the Poll stock 
at the Palace, Hartford, Conn., 
opening Monday. Other players are 
Jay Ray, Frances Williams, Ed- 
mund Abbey, Clair Nolte, Joseph 
Wagstaff, Edna Andrews, Billy 
Lynn and Walter Scott Weeks. 



Lyceum Players, Lyceum theatre, 
Rochester, N. Y., will produce new 
plays for New York producers. 

Among stock premieres here will 
be Channlng Pollock's "The Enemy" 
and "The Dark Chapter," which will 
have Glenn Hunter as the star. 
Hunter is slated to come here for 
the local production. 



The Elwyn Strong Co. will open 
for the summer in PVemont, Neb., 
May 4, with the following cast, se- 
cured by the O. H. Johnstone Agen- 
cy: Helton Lavern, Ollle Cameron, 
Madelyn Ives, Robert Lawrence and 
wife, Myles Putnam, Charles Phipps 
itiid Xvay Manning. 

Betty Lawrence, ingenue with 
Loew'a Seventh Avenue stock, New 
York, will retire from that company 
next week ^o Join the Albee Play- 
ProTldence, R. L . , ;.. 



Stock Leads* Absence Does 
Not Affect Business 

Chicago, April 28. 
George C. Roberson and Claudia 
White, leads and o%mers of the 
Roberson-Whlte Stock company at 
the Grand, Kewanee, 111., took sev- 
eral weeks off recently and went to 
Miami for a vacation. Their com- 
pany continued without them and 
business is said not to have flunc- 
tqated' 860 on the week in spite Of 
the absence of- the regular leads. 



William Nitschke, company man- 
ager for "Taps," at the Broadhurst, 
New York. 

Arthur MacHugh, publicity on 
"Tell Me More' (Gaiety). 

Marian Spltzer and James Peede, 
publicity on "Princess Ida" (Shu- 
bert). ; 
Henry Myers, publicity on "The 
Mikado" (44tb St.). 

Garrett Cupp, publicity on "Mer- 
cenary Mary" (Longacre). 

Dave Werner, iMick with No. 2 
"Rain." 

Frank Gibbons, ahead and back 
with "The Family Upstairs" on two 
weeks* tryout. 

Garrett Cupp was appointed gen- 
eral press representative for L. 
Lawrence Weber last week. 

William H. Moxon is back with 
"Abie's Irish Rose" current at the 
Jefferson, St. Louis. He replaced Al 
Walle. 

Bddie (:iine, back with "(Hiina 
Rose," Lee Kugel^ubllclty (Knick- 
erbocker, N. Y.). 

Murray Craner, late of the New 
York "American," now handling 
publicity on "Thrills" (Comedy, 
N. Y.). 

Mike Goldreyer, publicity with 
"The Four-Flushers" (Apollo, N. Y.). 
Oliver Saylor, ahead of "Chauve- 
Sourla," on tour. 

Ruth Benedict, publiplty on "Cae- 
sar and Cleopatra" (Theatre Guild) 
Joseph J. Qarrity, former manager 
of Bijou, ia now general manager 
of Mulligan & Trebitseh attractions. 
Max Paley back an4 Willis (Good- 
hue ahead of Oliver Morosco's 
Mab." 

Walter Batchellor, back, with 
"Night." 



48 YEARS MARRIED 



St. John, N. B., April 28. 

Forty -eictit^ years married and to 
the same lady is the distinction of 
W. 8. Harkins, for over SO years 
head of the Harkins Players, a 
dramatic organization. For over 30 
years Harkins has toured the 
maritime provinces, Newfoundland 
and West Indies, playing stands 
varying from three days tq. four 
weeks. Before they acquired fame 
on the stage he had as other mem- 
bel-S of. bis troupes such players as 
the late John Bunny, the late Ed- 
win Arden^Edmund Breese, Robert 
McWade, Dustin Farnum, Frank 
McOlynn, Bruce McRae and othera 

Harkins was also a player in bis 
companies imtil recent years, when, 
confining himself to the business end. 
On his last trip from Canada to the 
West Indies he was forced to travel 
as a fireman, owing to all passenger 
accommodations being filled. He 
and his wife are looking forward to 
the celebration of their golden wed- 
ding two years hence. 

For a number of years Harkins 
had as his director and player of 
comedy roles Harry Stubbs, now 
with Equity in New York. Stubbs 
married Harkins' feminine lead. 
Sue Van Duser, of Harkins' troupes 
for some years, both prior to and 
following her marriage. 



BECK HOLDS OYEB "TOOTH" 

Martin Beck's production of Marc 
Connolly's comedy, "The Wisdom 
Tooth," closed in Atlantic City Sat- 
urday, after a two weeks' testing 
tour. 

The piece "^11 be laid over until 
next season, with all of the former 
cast holding contracts to tour it 
with them. 



23,000 Mites Cost 

159 Pains of Shoes 

Cape Town, April 5. 

The latest walker around the 
world to arrive here is Captain 
Frank W. F, Butler. 

Butler Is now here after having 
covered 23,000 miles in the last 18 
years, all of which cost him 15i> 
pairs of shoes. 

' The captain has been through Ja- 
pan, China, France, Germany, 
America, Australia, United King, 
dom. Central, West and East Africa. 
Canada Is Butler's next objective. 



"Footloose" Closing 

"Footloose." co-starring Margaret 
Anglin and William Faversham, will 
close at Cumberland, Md., May 16. 
The attraction has been out since 
October. During that period it has .t 
played a full week in only two , 
stands. 

The play was produced In Green> 
wlch Village originally though with'- 
out the stars. It was not on Broad- 
way nor has it been shown -in any 
of the important theatrical stands. 



SELWTN, CHI., FOB SALE? 

Chicago, April 28. 

Wlh the present shortage of suit- 
able loop legit theatres. It is re> 
firm. The price is said to be in the 
ported that the Selwyn has been 
placed on the market. 

The Shuberts are said to be dick- 
ering for the possession of the 
house, but the price asked seemed 
to be out of line for .the capacity. 



HITCHCOCK'S "SAP" CLOSED 

"The Sap." Raymond Hitchcock's 
vehic.e sponsored by Nicolal, Welch 
and DeMllt, closed Saturday at the 
Majestic, Brooklyn. 



ALBANY STOCK OPENED 

Albany. April 28. 
The Capitol Players opened their 
first season last night at the Cap- 
itol in "The Best People." Allyn 
King and Wilfred Lytell are the 
leads. Other members are Phoebe 
Kihg (sistv df Allyn), Robert Law- 
rence, Ethel Tole, Hal Thompson, 
Margaret Bird, John Junior, Brie 
Simon, Grace Fox, Bennett R Finn, 
Edward R. Davidson. < ^ . 



STOCK AT PHILHABMONIC 

Lo.s Angeles. April 28. 

The Dobinson Players, who estab- 
lished a record with Olga Printz- 
lau's "Manna" at the Glendale Com- 
munity Playhouse, has been booked 
for the week of May 11 at Philhar- 
monic Auditorium. 

Thi.s -nill be the first time a stock 
company has been permitted to play 
at the Auditorium. 



RADIO FOR STOCKS 

A number of the metropolitan 
stock houses have been using radio 
as a "plugging" adjunct to advan- 
tage. The principal pl.iyera have 
been broadcasting from stations cov- 
ering their p.irtlcular neighborhood 
and in another respect, radio has 
been enlisted a.i a business-getter. 

This is via added attractions In 
the form of radio .stars programs. 



MET., N. Y., 2D FLOP 

The Frank Bond Pl.Tyors wound 
up after two T^eeks at the Metrop- 
olis, New York. .Saturday. This is 
the second stock "flop" at this 
house. 



RESTAGING "COLLARS" 

Clifford Brooke has been called 
in to restage "White Collars," the 
assignment coming with the trans- 
fer of the piece from Frank Egan 
to Ann Nichols, who now controls 
it entirely. Several cast changes 
are contemplated, also the transfer 
of the piece to the Harris at the 
termfhatlon of "Topey and Eva," 
where the producer will keep It in 
for a summer run. 

The original production was 
staged by Edith Ellis, author of 
the piece. 



LEAD CHANGE IN 'QUEEN MAB' 

Franclne Lerrlmore may be star- 
red in "Queen Mab," by Oliver 
Morosco, when he brings the piece 
to New York for a metropolitan run 
at the Hudson, week after next. 

According to present plans Miss 
Larrlmore is to supplant Mary Dun- 
can, who Is currently appearing In 
the name role in Washington, D. C, 
this week. 



"KNOCKOUT' AT MATINEES 

"The Knockout," a new comedy 
drama by Ernest Cortis has gone 
Into rehearsal under the direction 
of the author. 

It will be presented for a series 
of special matinees at the Cort, New 
York, starting May 11. The show 
la being sponsored by Whltehurst 
productions, a new producing firm. 




FRENCH GIRL IN '7TH HEAVEN' 

Remy Carpen, French girl, who 
had a leading role in an eastern 
company of "Seventh Heaven," was 
hurried west to play Helen Men- 
ken's role when Miss Menken had 
to submit to an operation. 

The show reached the Broadway, 
Denver. Tuesday, with Miss Men- 
ken still absent. 



Bobby Watson Leaving "My Qirl" 
Bobl}y Watson will leave *Vy 
Girl" next week at the Vanderbllt, 
New Tertc. 



EDWARD D0B30N 

*' Dramatic Editor, Brooklyn "Standard -Union" 

A sterling example of what sticktoltiveness will do. After 20 years 
on the staff of the "Standard-Union" in Brooklyn, N. Y., Edward Dobson 
l)ecame dramatic editor Jan. 1, 1925, succeeding the late John N Brock- 
way who served 32 years In that capacity. 

Dobson has ceen In the newspaper field almost all his life. He was 
born In London on Aug. 4. 1875, and attended private schools until the 
time he left for the United States. 

After spending a few years in the printing and publishing business, 
Mr. Dobson became Associate editor with the New York Newspaper 
Union. In 1908 he made a trip to California, working on several news- 
papers on the Pacific Coast. On his return in July, 1904, he became a 
member of the reportorial staff of "Tho Standard Union" and three 
months later was promoted to telegraph editor, a position he held for 18 
years. That, it Is believed, constitutes a record for a metropolitan news- 
paper, for the last generation at least. He later served as city editor, 
afterwards news editor. 

Mr. Dobson has had an active career. While still In his teens he 
was president of the only Populist Club In the City of New York and was 
known as a boy orator in the first Bryan campaign in 1896. Ho wai» one 
of the active organizers of the movement resulting in the nomination of 
Henry George for Mayor in 1897. Has been a well-known anti-Socialist 
debater, as well as a lecturer on economic and phiio.sophlcal subjects. 
His first lecture, at the age of 17, was on "The Origin of Life," delivered 
in Newark^ N. J. 

Mr. Dobson married Victoria Hartlll, who was then. a Sister in the 
Trained Christian Helpers, a visiting nursing organization conducted un- 
der the auspices of the Episcopal Church in Brooklyn. They have two 
children, Edward Ramsden, a student at Cornell Univer.sity, and Dorothy 
Victoria, Mr. Dobson lives at Huntington, Suffolk County, LonR IsKind, 
where two years ago he was the Republican candidate for Town Clerk. 
His Democratic opponent was elected. He was also editor of the Suf- 
folk County Gazette and ia ex-president of the Huntington .South Side 
Clvlo Association, Inc. 

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DEEMSTAYLQR'S 

MRKAN 

OPERA 



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^orldV Music Critic 

Thought to Be a Gatti- 

Casazza Selection 



Dcema Taylor, music critic of the 
Mew Tork "World," tuts bomi com- 
miwilonwl by the Mstropolitan to 
writ* an American opera. Qulllo 
Oattl-Casassa announced last week 
an American composer had been 
^ven the oommlssion. Taylor Is 
commonly regarded In musical 
olrclea as the one because of his in- 
creasing prominence as a composer 
during the past few years. His mu- 
sical work has reached such Import- 
ance that next season his post on 
"The Worjd" will be but advisory, 
with Alison Smith doing the actual 
music reviewing. 

Miss Smith has long been the 
pinch-hittlns music, drama and 
picture critic, the sole reviewer on 
the paper capable of covering the 
trio competently. 



BARGAIN OPERA 



"Name" Stars at |1 to $3— Albion's 
Enterprise 



Washington, April 28. 

Edouard Albion, director-general 
of the Washington Opera Company, 
is to give Washington grand opera 
with all-star casts at bargain 
prices. With the big seating ca- 
pacity of the Auditorium, Mr. Al- 
bion figures that with the house 
scaled at from |1 to $S he can en- 
gage singers from the Metropolitan 
and keep on the right side of the 
ledger. 

The first performance of this se- 
riea is scheduled for May 18, with 
the oast including Tballs Sabanieva, 
Ralph Errolle, Paola Ananian. Pal- 
trinlari and D'Angelo, all of the 
Mat. and Ivan Ivantzoft of the 
Paris and Washington opera com- 
panies. "L* Travlata" will be 
sung. 

Victor Vocal Records 
In Library of Congress 

The records of the Victor Talk- 
ing Machine company are soon to 
be presented to the Library of Con- 
gress in Washington, where a spe- 
cial room is being built to receive 
the collection. 

Carl Engel, chief of the Library's 
musical division, will handle the 
collection, to hold most of the fa- 
mous voices recorded by Victor. A 
special Instrument will be Installed 
to play the discs. 



MET. m CLEVELARB 

Cleveland, April 28. 

The Metropolitan Opera Company 
arrived here Monday for a 10 -day 
season, starting in Monday night 
with "L'Africana." Tonight (Tues- 
day) "FauBt" will be sung, with 
"II Trovatore" Wednesday, "Fal- 
stafT' Thursday, "Le Coq d'Or" and 
"I Pagllacci" Friday; "Parflifal" 
Saturday matinee, with "Travlata" 
as the night performance. 

The usual Metropolitan concert 
will be held Sunday, with "Tales of 
Hoffmann" Monday and "Alda" 
Tuesday as the concluding perform- 
ance. 



DAMROSCH RETIRING? 

More Indication that Walter 
Damrosch will retire after this sea- 
son from the Jeaderflhip of the New 
Vork Symphony is In the announce- 
ment Eugene Qoossens. formerly 
guest conductor of the State Sym- 
phony, will be with the N. Y. Sym- 
phony next sea.'iun In the same ca- 
pacity. 

Otto Klomperer, famous as a Ku- 
ropean romhictor. has been an- 
nouncc<l hy Hairy Ilarkneps FHglor, 
prosliient of i!ie Sym;)h()ny organ- 
ization, a.s an a.S'^oclate to Mr. 
Damrosch r ext season to direct ap- 
proximately half the time, while It 
i"* undcratooil that Cinossens will 
Oiiect at least six concerts. 



MME. ALDA'S MEW ROLE 

WH sine aierd«u% Opmi % 
Alr«»-«iaie Jutr 4 



Tnnom Alte wm 
tlM vole eC OineTftuz tm. Ta O 
Delia Daffe." a new opera by Olor- 
dana, bsMd In 'The Jeat." la wblch 
Jolui and Lionel Bairymore ap- 
peared. Mme. Alda was especially 
engaged tor thla role and aalls July 
4 for the Colon theatre, Buenos 
Alree, South America, for the opera 
■eaaon there. The soprano will also 
■Inc her other successful roles. 

▲ gala season In South America 
is exi>ected this summer in view of 
the Prince of Wales' advent. 

Pletro Cimlnl, for five years con- 
ductor of grand opera for the Chi* 
<Mgo Civic Opera Co., has been 
signed for 10 weeks to conduct at 
the Colon. The engagement starts 
July 1, and ends Sept. 1, after which 
Clmtni will return to the States for 
a six weeks' engagement at the San 
Francisco opera house. 



PARIS' AMERICAN OPERA 



Paul Longene Forming Troupe for 
Qaite Lyrique— Opening May 18 



Paris, April 11. 
Paul Liongone Is arranging to 
present an American opera troupe 
at the Oaite Lyrique to begin May 
18. The stars will be native Ameri- 
can singers, such as Charles Hack- 
ett. Clarane Whitehill, Esward 
Johnson, Mary Oorden, Mary 
Lewis, Mabel Garrison, Florence 
Macbeth (the cast is not definite 
yet),, while the chorus and ballet 
will bo recruited partly in the 
United States, but mainly in Italy 
and France. Gallureei's "Amore del 
Tre Re," with Mary Garden, will 
be the opening item. 



St. Louis Opera Rehearsal 
90 Chosen for Chorus 

St. Louis, April 28. 
Rehearsals of "A Night in Ven- 
ice," first of the summer's cycle 
of municipal fresco opera, began 
last night at the Jefferson me- 
morial in Forest park. The chorus 
of 90 was chosen <rom the 200 local 
boys and girls who attended the 
free training school of the Munic- 
ipal Theatre association. The open- 
ing of the seventh season of outdoor 
opera Is only four weeks away, and 
plans for the l«-week season are 



LnciOe Chalf ant at Bayreath 



Lucille Chalfant, four years ago 
a standard vaudeville act (so- 
prano doing a Jenny Lind recital 
after the Hem pel mtuiner) will this 
summer be a guest artist at the 
premier operatic event in the world, 
the Bayreuth Festival in Bavaria, 
held annually to commemorate and 
perpetuate the works of Richard 
Wagner. 

Other artists In the Bayreuth 
festival this summer will be Marie 
Rappold. Joseph Schwarc, George 
Meader and Raymonde Delaur.ols. 



If you don't advertise in 
VARIETY don't advertise. 



Dorys Levene's Prize 

Dorys Levene received the schol- 
arship for pianists, awarded by the 
lately endowed California School of 
Music, at a musicale held at 
Aeolian Hall, New York. Three 
scholarships were approved of 
with Miss Levene the only pianist 
receiving one. 

The course at the California 
School of Music in Los Angeles, its 
first annual, will commence May 1, 
extending for about five months. 

Miss Levene is the daughter of 
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Levene. 
Neither the young woman nor her 
parents were aware of the honor 
until Thursday morning when a 
friend called Mrs. Levene oi the 
phone to congratulate her, saying 
she had read of the award in the 
morning papers. 

Mr. Levet\e Is associated In busi- 
ness with Joseph L. Leblang. His 
daughter has been noted In musical 
circles as an accomplished pianist. 
She studied abroad and will con- 
tinue to do so on the coast, where 
she will be accomp.anled by her 
mother. 



POLISH BAND TOURING 

The Peasant Symphony orchestra 
of Poland, direction of Stanllaus 
NamyslowsUy, Is now In the west. 
making concert appearances. This 
foreign band arrived In Now York 
two months ago. 

As soon as the present tour Is fin- 
ished, the musicians return to Po- 
land, where most of them are farm- 
ers. 



LA. CROSSES 



I^oa ABCvlea. April ft. 

TShreenwleh TUIaca WaUUi^ Ml 
tt.M« tor Its third and final week 
at flie Blltmore^ a deddedly low 
gross for a roTue of Its type^ 

*7he Beggar Ob Horseback" 
grossed |T,900 on Its eecoad week 
at tlie Majestlo. while the repeat 
engagement of "So This Is Lon- 
don" got 16,100 at the Horoeoo. 

"Meet the Wife" did 16.009 on Us 
second week at Orange OroTe. 



LOCAL HOLIDAY 

HELPED BOSTON 

SHOWS 



"Rose- Marie/' $30,000; 
Music Box/' $23»000; 
Scandals, $20,000 



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Boston. April 18. 

Things looked rather had ecu-ly 
this week and it waa the general 
opinion that the season would end 
earlier than it has for some time. 

The daylight saving idea can be 
depended upon to take its toll at 
the box office. It always has. An 
unseasonable hot spell also hurt. 

Another feature that Indicates 
early closings is that out of the nine 
legitimate houses but six are show- 
ing first class attractions this week. 
The failure of the "Loggerheads" at 
the Hollis to come through In the 
two weeks time it had at the house 
leaves the Hollis dark this week. 
"Romeo and Juliet," after winding 
Up two weeks of very good busi- 
ness at the Selwyn departed and 
also left that house dark for this 
week. The Park has been out of 
the legitimate class with a feature 
picture. 

Nothing is underlined for the Hol- 
lis so far, but the Selwyn is due to 
open again next week with "The 
Privateer," a new comio opera. 

"Rose-Marie" and "The Music 
Box Revue" continue to be the 
headllners in the way of business 
with the first show seeming to have 
the edge. It looks as though "Rose- 
Marie" will have several weeks if 
the booking arrangement allows. In 
the two weeks It has shown here it 
has done almost capacity business, 
and there is a big advance sale. 

"The Music Box Revue" has two 
more weeks' time at the Colonial. 

The nearest approach to these two 
was George White's "Scandals," 
which has another week at the Tre- 
mont. The rest of the list trailed 
along well In the rear with the ex- 
ception of Jane Cowl in "Romeo and 
Juliet." 

It looks now as though Boston 
would have at least two summer 
shows. "No, No, Nanette," is booked 
Into the Tremont, starting next 
Monday for what is expected to be 
a summer run, and 'Baby Blue" is 
at present started on what is hoped 
a long engagement at the Wilbur. 
This Is the house which the Shu- 
bert people here always depend upon 
for their summer run shows. There 
Is also the likelihood of "Rose- 
Marie" lasting through the summer 
months. 

Last Week's Estimates 

"Musie Box Revue," Colonial (8d 
week). Did 123,000. 

"Bsby Blue," Wilbur (1st week). 
This musical took over the house 
vacated by "The Immigrant," which 
did barely $5,000 the first week and 
also showed the effects of no local 
Interest the second week, gross be- 
ing very low. 

"Scandsls," Tremont (last week). 
Grossed around J20,000. 

"Peace Harbor," Majestlo (1st 
week). This show, about which little 
is known Ically, opened at the house 
with prices which are a bit start- 
ling. The top for every night, in- 
cluding Saturday, is $1.50. The final 
week of "Betty Lee" here showed a 
gross of $14,000 for eight perform- 
ances. 

"Rose- Marie," Shubert (8rd week). 
With an extra performance for the 
local holiday thl.^ show turned In 
a gross of $30,000 last week, prac- 
tically capacity for the house. 

"Badges," I'lymouth (1st week) 
Opened Monday night. In final week 
'The Goose Hangs High" did $14,000 
with an extra matinee. 



HEAT IN WASH. 



V. F." Receives Presidential 
Visit as Offset 



Washington, April 28. 
CJuod and bad breaks were ex- 
liorionccd bv the "Greenwich Village 
Follies" at" Polls last week. Thv 
good break was the publicity Inci- 
dent to Pnsldent and Mrs. Coolidg" 
attending the revue, while the bad 
one was the extreme heat. 



HOT WEATHER AGGRAVATES CHI'S 
WOES: CUT RATES IN PLENTY 



"Green Hat" Holds to $18,000— "Bat/* "Spooks," 
Shipwrecked" and "Milgrim's Progress" Frolic* 



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ing With Two-for-One 



Chicago, April 88. 

Show business almost folded up 
with a shot of hot weather that hit 
Tuesday night and continued right 
to Saturday. If it weren't' for the 
advance sale of the two leaders. 
"Rose-Marie" and the "Student 
Prince," there would have been lit- 
tle money gotten In the legit houses. 

Deserving more credit than any 
other show is the trros^ obtained by 
the "Qreen Hat." Whoever piloted 
Michael Arlen around this town did 
a clean-ui>. In five days more pub- 
licity was gotten for this show than 
has been gotten for other houses in 
six months, and $18,000 for a drama 
is not to be sneered at, remember- 
ing Catherine Cornell is absolutely 
unknown around here. 

"Stepping Stones" Is more than 
holding its own at the Dllnols, even 
though dropping off several thou- 
sand. There are four shows In town 
battling their way strictly on cut 
rates, and It is doubtful If 10 per 
cent of the gross business of all 
four shows Is sold at regular prices. 
"Shipwrecked." "The Bat." "Spooks." 
and "Milgrim's Progreas" are the 
quartet, but only two oaa make 
money at the grosses they are at- 
taining. Borne of the loop managers 
figure it doubtful if any following 
shows la these i>artlcular houses 
can overcome the prejudice and the 
tremendous booming of this promis- 
cuous throwing around of two for 
one cards. The Central, running 
the house and the show, is cleaning 
up. Bryant and Weil have about 
the same break at the Playhouse 
but a little heavier nut on the 
house and show. Since E. A. Weil 
became a partner of Lester Bryant's 
he has served as a balance wheel to 
this young Impresario and will 
probably find the season In better 
financial condition than ever before. 
Last Week's Estimates 

"Sslly, Irene snd Msry" (Oarrick, 
2d week). Has failed to show any 
speed, although company is superior 
to the one thst played last year at 
the Great Northern. Claimed around 
$11,200. 

"I'll Say She Is" (Apollo, Sd 
week). Although Marx Brothers 
are local boys. It looks as If iKey 
got in all they could on their first 
appearance. Figured around $14,000. 

"Is Zat So?" (Adelphl, 10th week). 
Picked up a little but the hot 
weather curtailed chances of big 
gross. Show is getting word-of- 
mouth advertising but hasn't hit 
with the bang it did in New Tork. 
About $10,500. 

"The Qreen Hat" (Selwyn, 8d 
week). Talk of the town, but some 
money will have to be spent to fix 
balcony trade. On $18,000 this show 
Is a winner all around. It is known 
this house has one of the highest 
stop clauses in the city at $14,000. 

"Be Yourself" (Harris, Sd week). 
Although starting slow, house has 
built until it looks anywhere from 
six to 12 weeks. 

"Shipwrecked" (Studebaker, 8d 
week). Didn't have a chance and 
producer and theatre were smart 
enough to go after the two for ones. 
Kept house from going dark and 
win Just about get off the cuff. 
$7,500. 

"Milgrim's Progress" (Cohan's 
Grand, Sd week). Doubtful if there 
are enough Louie Mann fans to 
make this one a winner. This show 
Is also after the two for ones, and 
the theatre helps a bit. Will prob- 
ably stay a couple of more weeks 
when house will be remodeled. 

"Cobra" (Princess, eth week). 
Ijooke(3 as If this show would repeat 
its Eastern run, but the theatre plus 
coming in at a bad time is going to 
send them away very shortly. 
Checked at $8,800. 

"The Bat" (Central. 6th week). 
Proved It "had a lot of life with sharp 



Ethel Barrymore In "The Second 
Mrs. Tanqueray" didn't start any- 
thing at the NatlonaL Star liked an 
usual, but piece referred to as an- 
tiquated. 

"The aorllla" was allotted an ad- 
ditional three days at the Belasco, 
which worked splendidly for further 
rehearsals before about five to six 
rows nightly. 

Estimates for Last Week 

Poll's — "Qteenv/ich Village Fol- 
lies." JjikM, but did not get busi- 
ness expected. Between $17,000 and 
lis. 000, liberal. 

National — Ethel Barrymore in 
"The Second Mrs. Tanqueray." 
$'J.000. very liberal. 

Belasco — "The Gorilla." Held over 
fur additional three days and poH- 
siijly got enough to pay for the 
lights. 

President— "White Cargo." Skidded 
fnim what was liberally set at $14,- 
000 for the nr«t week to Just about 
$6,o00 second week. Now third week. 



and smart two-for-one handling. 
With $6,700 means it played to plen« 
ty of people. 

"Badges" (La Salle, 9th week la 
town). Business went to pieces 
with house closing, show t>eing sent . 
back to New York. DoubUul if It 
got $5,000. 

"Rose-Marie" (Woods, 12th week). 
Virtual capacity at every perform- 
ance, with advance sale said to be 
over $40,000. New cooling plant in 
house should allow summer run. 
Bettered $29,000. 

"Spooks" (Playhouse, Sd week). 
Two-for-ones making this show a 
cinch for another four weeks at 
least. House and show pooled with 
$7,090. Looks great for everyone 
concerned. 

"Going Crooked" (Cort, 8d week). 
Qalned about $8,600 over last week 
through Willie Collier's standing in 
this community. At this rate show 
is good for another four weeks. Did 
around flO.OOO. 

"Steppino Stones" (Hlinols. 11th 
week). Went a trifle oft. but no 
question with better weather break. 
No complaint at $82,000. 

"Student Prinee" (Great Northern, 
10th week). Has been below "Rose- 
Maria," but difference in location Is 
easily worth $5,000 on the gross. 
Marked at $84,000. 



mr EDrTORIALS heip 
WmS' SET $22,250 



Frisco Papers Boost Receipts 
—Miller's "Swan" Bet- 
ters $18,000 



Ban Francisco. April 28. 

Curran — "Artists and Models" (2d 
week; $8.80). Editorials roasting 
smut In an otherwise perfsct show 
are claimed to have bolstered busi- 
ness, shooting the second week well 
above the first and totaling $22,250, 
bringing the two weeks' total above 
$41,000. 

Cel urn bis— Henry Miller In "The 
Swan." Second week went soaring 
to better than (18,000. Highly 
praised and enthusiastically patron- 
ized. Looks like a good run. 
Miller's second production not yet 
announced. 

Capitol— "White Coltars" (18th 
week). Holding pace, getting $6,800 
at a $2.20 scale. Closing date not to 
be set until gross drops below $6,000. 

Aloszsr— Henry Duflty Players In 
"So This Is London" (10th and last 
week). Went to $6,650 at $1.25 top. 
Same players In "The First Year" 
announced for following attraction. 

Wllkee— "The Dark Angel." First 
week, and prospects for puttin ' this 
over look dark, Judging from last 
week's takings, admitted to be un- 
der $5,000. Critics and highbrow 
element praise it, but public is nut 
falling. 

WYNN AND AMATEURS 
ALONE IN BALTIMORE 



Fire Destroys Lyceum and 

Will Not Be Rebuilt— Early 

Closings Indicated 



Baltimore, April 28. 

Ed. Wynn opened his "Grab Bag" 
at Ford's and displayed the only 
Broadway wares of the week here. 

The Auditorium was turned over 
on a straight cental basis to the 
Paint and Powder Club, local so- 
ciety amateurs, for their annual 
charity musical comedy production. 
"Leave It to Jane." It was one of 
the club's most successful years 
financially, receipts going between 
$12,000 and $19,000. 

Wynn is a favorite here, and with 
no professional opposition had an 
cxf opt lonal week at over $24,000. 

The Auditorium resumed its le^it 
season Monday with the "RItz Re- 
vue," while Ford's went dark for a 
week pending the long looked for 
engagement of "Rain." The se-Lsoii 
is definitely on the wane and gives 
every indication of nnlshing several 
weeks short of la.st year. Finan- 
cially, however, It has cen a better 
one. 

The liurning of the Lyceum early 
Saturday morning definitely re- 
moves that playhouse from the 
legit. F. C. Schaiiborger, president 
of the Kernan Interests, owners, de- 
clares that It will not be rebuilt. 



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Wednesday, April 28, 1925 



SHOWS IN N. Y. AND COMMENT 



Figur** ••timated and comment point to soma attraetiofM being 
Wiccouful, whil* th« Mm* gross accradited to othara might suggaat 
madlocrity or Iota- Tha varianca la axplamad in tha dlffaranca in 
housa capacitiaa, with tha varying ovarhaad Also tha aiza of oast, 
with consaquart diffaranca in necessary gross for profit Variance 
in business necessary for musical attraction as against dramatia 
play is also oonsiderod. / 



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Estimates for Last Week 
"Abie's Irish Rose," Republic (15^h 
week). Broadway's season ap- 
pears t6 be shot; some new at- 
tractions already slated to depart 
and houses are going dark. "Able," 
the wonder show, stands with the 
leaders, however; last week, |12.- 
000. 

"Aloma of the South Seas," Lyric 
(2d week). Started oft to better 
than an even break; first week's 
takings estimated around $11,000; 
some cut rates figured, but agency 
buy claimed. 

"Artists and Models" (1924), Casino 
(29th week). Lobby display still 
business getter, which Is also true 
of "Aloma." Business continues 
to profit at 116,000. 

^Candida," Ambassador (17th week). 
Final week. Shaw revival played 
three houses and made money for 

. Actors Theatre consistently; near- 
by tour tu-ranged; last week about 
$<t,500, but averaged $11,000. 

'Caesar and Cleopatra," Guild Thea- 
tre «3d week). Subscriptions as- 
sure even break or better, but this 
Shaw revival is getting more than 
ordinary attention and trade. 
Beat $16,000 last week. 

"China Rose," Knickerbocker (14th 
week). Moved several times, but 
appears to be able to get an even 
break or better lately; pace is 
$10,000, moderate for an operetta. 
May soon lease. 

"Dancing Mothers," Maxine Elliott's 
(38th week). Will try to run 
through May. Takings off. but 
show is pooling with house and 
able to show a profit at about 
$6,000. 

"Desire Under the Elms," Earl Car- 
roll (25th week). Tickets lor an- 
other five weeks on hand, with 
indications O'Nell drama will last 
until July. Business $10,000 to 
$11,000. 

"Follies," New ' Amsterdam (46th 
week). Holds to great business, 
gross being best on Broadway; 
last week slightly under normal 
at $38,000; features make spring 
edition likely to carry show well 
into summer with some changes. 

•Is Zat 8o7" Chanin'8 46tb Street 
(17tb week). Though agencies 
report "Tbe Dove" leading in de- 
mand, thla comedy outstrips non- 
musicals; setting $22,000 to $23,- 
000. 

•Hell's Balls," <3eorge M. Cohan 
(ISth week). May be able to keep 
tbl/i laugh show going well into 
warm weather. Beating $10,000 
weekly and, though cut rates are 
figuring, show Is making money 
now. 

"Lady Bo Good," Liberty (22d 
. week). No reason why it cannot 
run through summer; few new 
Imposing musicals listed for the 
heat period make "Lady's" chances 
the better; $26,000 and over. 

"Ladies of the Evening," Lyceum 
(19th week). Is now beating "The 
Harem" and Is placed among the 
sunvmer holdover group. Last 
week over $13,500. 

"Louie the 14th," Cosmopolitan (9th 
week). Drawing big business to 
Columbus Circle and figured 
among the summer shows, too: 
takings claimed around $o:,000. 

•Mercenary Mary," Longacre (3d 
week). Well rated musical doing 
nl/cely downstairs; upper floors 
being cut rated for the present. 
Second week estimated not far 
under opening pace of $12,000. 

"Mikado," 44th Street (3d week). 
One of two Gilbert and Sullivan 
revivals. Off to excellent start, 
but second week eased off to 
around $21,000. Should be good 
for eight weeks of good trade. 

"Misn^ates," Timeg Square (3d 
week). Has been able to get little 
business as yet; attraction guar- 
anteeing house four weeks; pace 
last week around $3,000. 

"Mrs. Partridge Presents," Belmont 
(17th week).. Attraction probably 
pooling with house, which Is out 
on season's rent; takings esti- 
mated between $4,000 and $5,000; 
nearly through. 

"My Girl," Vanderbllt (23d week). 
Mid-week matinee a bit light, but 
attendance otherwise as good as 
ever and summer continuance an-- 
tlcipated; $12,000. 

"My Son," Bayes (83d week). One 
more week to go; subway circuit 
to follow; will then stop and re- 
open in (Chicago next fall; busl- 
neas last week $3,000 to $4,000 
Picture showing not aiding. 

"Music Box Revue," Music Bo?- (22(1 
week). Still turning a profit; said 
to haye been most successful of 



series during Broadway engage- 
ment; last week $24,000. 

"Old English," Rltx (19th week). 
George Arliss' draw amazing: 
Galsworthy drama has rated with 
the leading non -musicals, but 
dropped last week, going to $12,- 
000, w))ich is lowest since opening. 

"O Nightingale," Astor (3d week). 
One of the Easter crop which has 
fared badly; business reported 
under $5,000; figured to Jump 
somewh..t at Astor, where it 
moved from 49th St Monday. 

"Pigs," Little (85th week). Was an 
in-and-outer during fall, but after 
first of year became established 
as solid comedy success. Last 
week $8,000, which is strong gross 
for this house. 

"Princess Ida," Shubert (Sd week). 
Started fairly well; last week 
agency sales improved a..d little 
known Gilbert and Sullivan oper- 
etta should land; around $12,500. 

"Puppets," Frolic. When show 
moved here early In month title 
was changed to "The Knife In the 
Wall"; was withdrawn last Fri- 
day in seventh week and sent to 
Chicago; got very little her^. 

"Puxzles," Fulton (13th week). Final 
week; Elsie Janis due to appear 
In Paris in July; star's illness 
caused sudden order to close Sat- 
urday; was listed to remain 
through May; takings recently 
approximated $16,000, quite satis- 
factory. 

''Rose- Marie," Imperial (3Bth week). 
Agency demand slightly under 
normal, but business the same, 
with the takings well over $87,- 
000; Indications are for continu- 
ance through summer and into 
next season. 

"Silence," National (Mth week). 
Final week; takings recently 
around |8,000 or under; waa one 
of season's dramatic hits and 
should be road winner. No fol- 
lowing attraction in sight. 

"Starlight," Wallack'a (9th week). 
Final week; Ports Kdane show 
started moderately at the Broad- 
hurst, slipping after first three or 
four weeks; takings here $5,000 
last week; sUr ill one night and 
bouse dark; expensive to operate 
and at a loss. 

"StiMent Prince," JoUon's (22d 
^k). Shuberts' best money- 
maker this season; now haa three 
companies (PhlUdelphia and Chi- 
cago); looks Uke a cinch Into 
summer here; reported off $5,000 
last week, but still around $30,000 
mark. 

"Sky High," Winter Garden (»th 
week). Willie Howard musical 
making money right along; 
opened at Shubert, but moved 
here and took a healthy Jump; 
last week hurt like the others: 
about $19,500. 

"Taps," Broadhurst (8d week) 
Estimated around $8,000 the sec- 
ond week; unless it takes a Jump, 
doubtful of continuance- quite 
moderate for a star attraction 
(Lionel Barrymore). 
"Tell Me Mora," Gaiety (8d week). 
New musical big downstairs, but 
has balcony trouble; second 
^,^^hl *'■*''• •Climated around 
$12,000, which Is profitable, how- 
ever. 
"The Backslapper," Hudson (Sd 
week). Looks hopeless; guaran- 
teed three weeks ani liable to be 
taken off Saturday unless sudden 
improvement occurs: $3,000 Lia- 
ble to close Saturday. 

^P» Ounc9 Boy," Daly's 63d St. 
(5th week). Another low f.-oss 
show, rated around the $3 000- 
guaranteelng after change' of 
management 

'72l* ??^«'" Emp're (12tb week). 
Should go well into summer period 
and maybe beyond: agency de- 
mand and businees seem to be big 
as ever, with the takings $17,000 
and more. 

"The Fall Guy," Eltlnge (8th week). 
Pace between $12,000 and $13,000 
rates comedy as most successful 
of the early spring entrants; has 
good chance for summer going 
Last week about $1,000 less. 
The Firebrand," Morosco (29th 
week). Doing as well as any of 
the early fall hits at this period 
of run; takings around the $12,000 
mark satisfactory both ways. 
The Four Flusher," Apollo (3d 
week). Expect Mack Hlllard's 
entrant to bridge booking until 
Scandals' Is ready for June 
premiere: takings second week 
estimated $7,000 to $8,000. Wlllard 
.Mack did not rewrite show as 
reported. 



"The Qiiardaman," Garrtck (Mth 
week). Moved back here after a 
aucceaaful winter stay at Booth; 
altbousb trade is moderate now, 
Guild haa ehanoe to string it into 
summer; (urobably $6,000. 

"The Gorilla," Selwyn (1st; week). 
Opened Tueaday night; road 
allowing attracted attention and 
management hopeful of landing; 
actor manager Donald Gallagber 
produced Ralph Spence play. 

"The Harem," Belasco (S2d week). 
Has been somewhat affected up- 
stairs for past six weeks, but still 
playing to profitable business; 
estimated pace $13,000 weekly. 
Lenore Ulrio leaving cast. 

"The Love Song," Century (16th 
week). At the present pace of 
about $22,000 is probably profit- 
able; big house can play to twice 
that figure; must cut rate up- 
stairs because of capacity. 

"The Night Hawk," Bijou (10th 
week). Producers willing to string 
mediocre drama along, although 
only slight profit at $6,000; noth- 
ing else in sight for house. 

"The Poor Nut," Henry Miller (1st 
week). Patterson McNutt pre- 
senting newest laugh show writ- 
ten by the Nugents; opened Mon- 
day night; reported having excel- 
lent first act 

"The Rat," Colonial (12th week). 
Bxtra advertising last week with 
little difference in business, which 
waa about $6,000; said to be mak- 
ing a little money; show cheap to 
operate. 

"The Show-Off," Playhouse (65th 
week). Went into cut rates last 
week for first time, bargain 
agency selling allotment quickly; 
another two months for holdover; 
around $8,600. 

"The Wild Duck," 4«th St. (10th 
week). Picked up $1,000 last week 
after sMpping during Easter week; 
Actors' theatre also running matl- 
neea of "The Servant In the 
House": alBO Kal Koshru," a Per- 
sian play with children at Heck- 
Bher theatre: "Duck" nearly $9,500. 



"The Witch Doetor," Martin Beek 
(llth week). Final week; after 
battling nine weeks aa "CJape 
Smoke" title waa cbanged last 
week and more extra advertiaing 
used; business promptly dropped 
to $6,000; house probably dark. 
"They Knew What They Wanted," 
Klaw (23d week). Theatre Guild 
announces this attraction as most 
successful financially of this sea- 
son's productions; last week $11,- 
000; Klaw under lease; "They" 
won Pulitser prise which may 
Jump pace. 
"Topsy and Eva," Sam H. Harria 
(19th week). One week more to 
go: show then goes to Boston for 
summer run try; "White CoUara" 
moves to Harria from Cort May 
11; about $13,000 for Duncan Bis- 
ters show. 
"Thrills," Comedy. Waa taken off 
last Saturday after a week and a 
half's engagement; bouse dark. 
"What Price- Glory," Plymouth (35th 
week). Arthur Hopkins' attrac- 
tion still believed to have a kick 
In it and on reputation otight to 
extend Into summer; now around 
$10,600. 
"White Cargo," S9th Street (78th 
week). Cut rates have always 
figured in business for holdover 
drama; able to make money at 
$6,000 to $6,000. which la present 
pace. 
"White Collars," Cort (10th week). 
Anne Nichols now managing 
Frank Egan's Coast success, 
which baa been getting around 
$8,000; turns a profit at the pace, 
but may take a Jump when moved 
to Harris after another week. 
Outside Times Square^Little 

Theatres 
"Love for Love," easily the best 
of the Village attractions; "Ruint" 
at Provincetown Playhouse reported 
listed for small house on Broadway: 
"Wild Birds" doing something at 
CJherry Lane; "Rosmersholm" opens 
at 62d Street Thursday (April 80); 
"Three Doors," Lenox Little Thea- 
tre. 



NEW PUYS PRODUCED 



OUTSIDE OF NEW YORK 



THE GREEN HAT 

Chicago, April 24. 
Drama la fOor acta by Michael Arl«n, 
from tba anthor'a novel of the same title. 
Praaantad tar A. H. Wooda at the Belwyn 
rhaatra. C3iilca«a. 8ta<ad by Outhria Mc- 
Cllntto. 

A MaM AMx Dorane 

A Raportar John Uuckler 

Hotel Manaser Qoatave Holland 

Dr. Conrad Maatara A. P. Kaye 

Oerald Maroh Paol Gulltoyle 

Napier Harpandaa Licalla Hoiraid 

Sir Maarksa Harpandaa, Bart., 

Bosene Powers 

Hllarr Townahaad Gordon Aih 

Irla March Katbertne Cornell 

Vanloa Pollen Ann HardlOK 

Lord De Traveat Wallace WMdecombe 

A Lady Barbara Allen 

French Doctor Pierre LaFerte 

Slater Vlrslnla Owynath Gordon 

Stater Clotbllda Adl Orane 

Slater Madalalaa riorence Foeter 

Trable Harry Barfoot 



If you don't advertise in 




don't advertise 



A show appealing chiefly to the 
better classes, those whose table 
talk ta more of things tlian the 
day's happenings at shop or office. 
It is a play to stir the mind and 
provoke discussion. It la and it Is 
not like "Lilliom" and "He Who 
Gets Slapped," but bears kinship 
to these pieces In its note of in- 
evitable tragedy, although "The 
Green Hat" employs no mythical 
symbols. It is straightforward and 
entirely realistic. 

It should become a big money- 
maker. Besides an artistic produc- 
tion It has elements of strong ap- 
peaL Those who have read tho 
book, a numerous tribe, will wish 
to see the play. Those who have 
not read the book but are familiar 
with current gosiiip will wish to 
see the dramatization of the much- 
vaunted novel. And thoRC who are 
not familiar with contemporar> 
literature either by taste or hear- 
say will go because "The Green Hat" 
is unquestionably the vogue, the 
fashionable thing to do. In Detroit 
It played to tremendous grosses 
during a two weeks' engagement. 
Tha loop is playing it heavily, and 
the Immediate weeks to come will 
probably be even stronger. 

In making the dramatization Mi- 
chael Arlen scorned the conven- 
tional happy ending. Indeed, by 
every canon of common sense and 
truth a happy ending would damn 
"The Green Hat." The very nature 
of the plot and of the character or 
Iris March would have made such 
an ending unreal, and "The Green 
Hat" purports to be a KUce of thls- 
lump of mud as It is, not as pro- 
fessional optimists paint It. 

Iris March being what she wan, n 
good girl with a bad reputation, 
deprived of the one hope of happi- 
ness she had in the world, could not 
but end tragically if fidelity of 
theme was to be preserved. 

Many will not fancy the plot, hut 
these, will hardly attend "Th< 
Oreen Hat" In large numbers. It 
Is not a drama for the family trade 
There are lines of splry conlent 
which, though skillfully blended s<j 
as not to ofTand, wjM scarcely please 
those who like their tea weak. Then 
there Is that curtain In the second 
act following tha klas In the dark, 



one of the greateist of curtains, but 
re<iulring at least a measure of 
broad-mindedness to digest. Tbe 
fourth act ending is reminiscent of 
"The Bird of Paradise." Iris 
March drives off in her motor car, 
straight into a tree and death. 

The casting is excellent. Kath- 
erine Cornell suggests rather than 
acts IrLs March. There is a tre- 
mendous force of suppressed feeling 
in her methods. Not in herself a 
great beauty, she succeeds in get- 
ting across the impression of In- 
finite allure. Paul Gullfoyle and 
Leslie Howard (the former as Iris' 
brother, who heaps vituperation on 
her in the first act; the latter as 
Iris' lover) reatlsed their roles with 
sincerity. Gordon Ash made Hilary 
Townshend an English gentleni;in 
of poise and dlstlnguislTed mien. 

The story is of Iris March and 
Napier Harpenden, boy and girl 
sweethearts prevented from marry- 
ing by a family-proud old baronet 
who does not believe a ItMirch fit 
consort for one of his blood. Two 
years after her shipwrecked ro- 
mance Iris marries Boy Fenwick. 
He commits suicide on their mar- 
riage night. 

The first act opens the morning 
after the suicide in a hotel In Deau- 
vllle (Prance), to which comes Ger- 
ald Marsh, Iris' brother, a melan- 
choly youth with the bodily infirmi- 
ties of the March family. Oera:d 
had made a tin god of Boy Fen- 
wick, whom he eays was the tnly 
decent man lie ever knew. Iri.'» 
crivea an ambiguous explanation of 
Fenwick's sulcicle, allowing her 
brother and the three Englishmen- 
Napier, his father and Hll.Try 
Townshend— to understand th.it 
Fenwick suicided because she was 
not pure, whereas, as it Is disclo'-ed 
in the last act, it was Boy Fenwick 
who was contaminated. 

Act one is In 1913. The succeed- 
ing action takes place 10 years 
later; respectively, three days bo- 
fore Napier's marriage to Venice 
Pollen (Ann Harding) nine montlip 
later, and in the last act, some 
month* after that. 

A woman's show and .» man', 
show — a show for persons with 
adult minds, terse, dramatic, clever 
"The Green Hat," on the strength 
of Its enormous publicity and fame 
and on production values, shouli! 
draw the solid shirt-front IntelU- 
centala and .<cmi-intelligentRla cli- 
entele of fhe town. Loop. 



THE DOORMAT 

Los Ancelcs. April 24. 
L«nla O. M.icloon preaenta IJllInn Al- 
2r.u''?"J.?. ^'"' noornint." a now pl.iy by 
Bthel Clifton and Urenda Fowler, at tho 
riayhoune, April 20. Directed by Lillian 
Albertaoo, 



)Mi^iMM:,i^.^^^h^&i^^ 



Lillian Albertson tried for n 
comeback as an actress In "The 
Doormat," which her husband, Loul.'- 
O. Macloon, is staging at his Play- 
house. Her efforts merely go to 
prove she would have done better 
to hav*» remained out of publi' 
view. Her Margaret LAmbcrt, the 



old-faataioned wife who atanda aun 
and permlta • buaband who haa 
kept pace wltk tbe Umea to ao hla 
pblUndering way, And two daugh. 
ters and a aon to leave her far be- 
hind, waa « weak and oolorlesa 
role, tnousn It ahould have stirred 
the emotlona. Mlaa Albertaon really 
Just walked through the part for 
the first two acta, and when meet- 
ing her first dramatic moment at 
the climax of the first act. muffed 
it. This scene concerned the first 
turning of the neglected and ig. 
nored wife and could be built into 
a rather effective punch. 

In the later acta (four in all) Miss 
Albertaon la supposed to have un- 
dergone a complete change in char- 
acter and appearance. Driven to 
desperation by the action of her 
husband and family, she haa list- 
ened to the encouraging words of 
plastic surgeons and beauty ex- 
perts and "gone the whole hog" 
from having her face lifted to sub- 
mitting her long and greying tressea 
to be bobbed and dyed. She emerges 
a lovely but artificial butterfly and 
attracU suitors like a honeypot 
draws flies. It would seem the role 
here ahould call for a bit of fri- 
volity, a touch of coyness and gay- * 
ety. but as Miss Albertson present- 
ed it the role was not a great deal 
different from tbe prematurely old 
woman of the first two acts. 

The play has considerable merit, 
although In theme and treatment it 
follows much along the lines of 
"Dancing Mothers." The plot is 
very much the same, except "The 
Doormat" has the proverbial happy 
ending, with husband and wife 
eventually reunited. Some of the 
lines are bright wise-cracks and 
fraught with real laughs, while the 
dramatic moments. If capably acted, 
might carry a wallop. This wallop, 
however, is not there in the Play- 
hou.«e production. 

The cast, with one or two excep- 
tions, never rose above ;he ordi- 
nary Ftock company. A number of 
the roles were enacted by veritable 
.imateurs. Perhaps the best per- 
formance la that of Lillian Elliott 
as Phlllmena Sehulz, a German 
character "part. Lloyd Corrlgan, In 
a bit as a Hebrew old clothes man, 
won real applause. The work of 
Ruth Lee as the "other woman," a 
modem gold - digger, also was 
worthy. 

The seta were Just of the ordi- 
nary stock class. 

QUEEN MAB 

Washington, April 28. 
Oltrer Moroaoo anbmlta a new play by 
John Haatlnaa Turner. Stafod by Mr. 
Moroaeo. rtrat p r e ae nta.tton BeUaoo the- 
atre. Waidtlnston, D. C. April 27. 

Jane Ropar Minnie Dopraa 

Stock Marsot Leater 

Clara Tempeat Carolyn McLean 

Mabel Ayllon Mary Duncan 

Jamea Gaot Charles Brown 

Dick COleby Harold Weat 

RaTarend Prendersaat Frank Hubert 

Arthrlka TakarPoaloa Lnmadan Hara 

Oounteaa B ui aaroe Marlon Vantlna 

The old Oantlamaa Lalsh liOTall 

Thales Carlton Brickert 

Adelmon Bdward BSmery 

A Tounff Man Francta X. Malloy 



How a producer could t>e found 
for this one is beyond this scribe. 
But even that producer, who evi- 
dently thought it read great in 
manuscript form, must have gotten 
"cold feet" when he saw this crea- 
tion of John Hastings Turner com- 
ing to life with his money as the 
"life giver." This last observation 
is based upon the fact that never 
has there been a new play pre- 
sented here where such cheating 
has taken place on the production 
end. What little chances of build- 
ing up atmosphere, or what ever it 
may be called, was completly sunk 
when a phonograph played tbe 
march for H. R. H. the Queen to 
make a>grand exit to confer decora- 
tions. 

Ten years ago — yes. Then, a tale 
of a Queen being found as a man- 
nequin in a shop in London, and 
on the very day of her marriage to 
a fellow employe, might have caught 
on. This one carries that Queen 
through the usual revolution and 
sees the throne topple, this to bring 
it up to date, and the life of the 
young and beautiful Queen snuffed 
out at the finish. Take that as a 
ground work and any 10 authors 
versed In the plays of this stamp 
could write the rest of It. 

There was some little attempt at 
character drawing on the part of 
Mr. Hastings but even here he did 
not quite make the grade. His 
"Jane Roper" was a cynical old lady 
with a "heart of gold" that was not 
disclosed until the girl she had 
raised lay dead before her as the 
stricken Queen. Minnie Dupree did 
well with It but even this capable 
player seemed to be reaching out 
constantly for something that the 
author had failed to give the role. 

Carlton Rrlckert as the "paid 
agitator" who would do away with 
all Queens — and then falls in love 
with the particular Queen In ques- 
tion dominated everybody in the 
cast. His performance was clean 
cut. 

Several other characterizations 
arc worthy of mention. The Man- 
nequin-Queen of Mary Duncan was 
satisfactory. Lnmsden Hare gave 
an excellent performance of the 
prime minister, or whatever his 
title was. 

Minnie Dupree when all that she. 
as the aunt, cared for had been 
taken from her tells the others 
tlicre was nothing to cry about but 



.fflKM.'fV-^'. - . 



Wednesday, April 28, 1925 



LEGITIMATE 



VARIETY 



2S 



then wa« Variety's reviewer paid 
t» "catch" this one. Meakin. 

PEACE HARBOR 



Providence, April 28. 
Comadr dram* In thr«« «cta presented 
br Benrr M. Zlecler at Prsvldeace Opera 
HouM w«ek of April 20. Written by W. 
U. Macart and Bthly^ne Bradford. 

Q&jflf (nconieauenllaj, fairly en- 
tertalnfnir ' and, at times, really 
funny, Is this comedy drama, with 
Long Island as its locale. Snappy 
repactee and Jokes which savor of 
the vaudeville are injected with no 
^eat 8ucce88.> 

Judging from what movie writers 
•would dub the "continuity," the au- 
Uiors, William H. Macart (who also 
plays one of the leading roles) and 
Bthlynne Bradford, are more expe- 
rienced in devising unrelated situ- 
ations than in weaving said situa- 
tions around a plot. The play is the 
convention rural type. In which the 
mechanism audibly creaks despite 
heroic efforts of a really capable 
cast, members of whlcT^ succeed in 
imparting some smoothnesa and 
iuperflclil gloss to the .' pej-form- 

Mr. Macart, as Peter Gervals, 
overly fond of alcohollp' stimulants, 
does ^ neat bit of work, Peter is 
atricken with pneujnonla and Mary 
fhomaa (Elizabeth Beilairs) Is im- 
ported aa his hurjie— ^wtth a baby 
and no marriage certiflcate. Then 
there is Sheriff Hlgglps (H6nry 
PenVbe'rton), who is under the 
thumb' of Dan Murt,in'' (Harold 
Hartsell), a local politician who 
plans to buy Peter's beach property 
for a song, having heard that a fleet 
br two of Leviathans is to make 
Peace Harbor a. world port. 

Tho play jogs along with the 
qsual "by-gpsh" cronies, members 
of the locai temperance society, the 
rising young attorney who defends 
Mary from the village gossips, and 
the hardbolled district, attorney 
from Noo Yawk who ferrets her 
out. Same "happy endliig," clinch 
and curtain. 

Two In the cast have played In 
other i>leces which opened brief ca- 
reers at the local house this season. 
They are Isabel O'Madlgan of "The 
Toss of a Coin" (which stopped 
tossing after a few weeks on the 
"big street") and Grace Reals, who 
opened here in "The Handy Man." 
later titled "Odd Jobs." It would 
appear that neither of these young 
women have a much longer engatxe- 
ment l)efore them with this piece 
than with the two predecessors. 

ITarwer. 



I 



ON BROADWAY 



THE POOR NUT 

At the Henry Miller theatre, April 2T, by 
Patterson McNutt; modern comedy In three 
•eta and four scenes by t. C. and Elliott 
Nugent; staged by Howard XJDdsay. 

Ool. Small Josepb . Dallsy 

MarKerle Blake .^Norma Lee 

John Miner Efnott Nusant 

Julia Winter* Florence Shirley 

eplke Hoyt Grant Hills 

Hub Bmlth Beach Cooke 

Magpie Weloh. /....Percy Helton 

Coach JaoksoD..... ..'..John Webster 

WalUe Pierce Cornelius Keefe 

Prof. Demlnc Wright Kramer 

'Doc Spumey Thomas Shearer 

Freshman Joseph Mitchell 

OtDclal Joseph Loudon 

Peg^y Margaret Fitch 

Betty .Jean Mann 

Runnera. rooters, etc. 



The tirst act took a dozen cur- 
tains and could have been jockeyed 
up.<o another doxen. Not even "The 
Show-Ort" has a better one. Rich 
with lauRhs, plot suggestions, story- 
threads, love interest, character col- 
orings and animated suspense, it 
range down to a hard-boiled gather- 
ing on its tip-toes with suspended 
animation. 

The second act was a thrill, the 
first scene In the athletes' tent on 
the grounds at the track meet, the 
second scene a section of the stand, 
with a large group of rooters work- 
ing under a great cheer-leader, the 
start and finish of the vital relay 
race for the honor of Ohio State 
(which is E|lllott Nugent's alma 
mater, by the way, Kuaranteeing at 
least one show a good week in Co- 
lumbus) to a climax that stood the 
house up in cheers. 

KlUott made a neat little speech 
— one sentence — In fine taste, espe- 
cially so since by Inheritance he is 
the only son of an 18-minute mono- 
logist. His spontaneous talk seemed 
not only in the character of the 
character, but In the nature of the 
boy— ^modest, courteous, well bred 
and welcome. 

The third act was cast In the 
rooms of the snappy frat house, 
with laughs and some penetrating 
sidelights on modern college life, 
eventuating in the solving of the 
hero's inferiority complex, the trl- 
umt^ of his ego, the turn of his 
libido, and the happy ending. 

There is something so fresh and 
natural in this little play, even 
though it Utilizes Its tjuota of effec- 
tive hokum; something so intimately 
touching and at times positively 
poignant, that it creates an emo- 
tional reaction not given to many 
pieces Which call themselves com- 
edies. And that means bpx-offlce 
appeal. "The Fall Guy" has It, and 
"Kempy" was loaded with It. "The 
Show-OfT' Is a mother-lode of It. 
And "The Poor Nut" has more of It 
tlian any of those. 

In Individual laughs which can be 
charted and counted. It has a gold 
mine, as well, and added to that Is 
a tension breaking In a climax 
which is a sizzling thrill. 

What more could one show have? 

The playing is, in the main, ex- 
cellent. Miss Lee is saccharine yet 
convincing; Florence Shirley Is a 
burning little co-ed campus vamp; 
Percy Helton, as the cheer-master. 
Is a bell-ringer; John Webster 
makes a great coach. All are 
smooth as the type, plausible, per- 
fectly directed and sure of their 
tasks. 

A spring opening Is a precarious 
undertaking, having a long, hot, 
lean summer to weather In Its teeth- 
ing time. Therefore, and therefore 
alone, it is daring to venture a 
■peclflo guess as to the future of 
"Th« Poor Nut." Had it opened 
in Septeml>er, Itp year on Broadway 
would be in the bag. As it is, it 
cannot fail to develop a powerful 
position among the money successes, 
and may grow whiskers right there 
at the Henry Millar. Lait. 



tratlng the punch in the historical 
tale by wheeling and firing tiyo six- 
shooters witt\ machine-gun rapidity. 

"Advertising Blues," by Roger 
Gray and I'ercy Welnrlch, a take- 
off on nationally adverti.sed person- 
nlities, held several laughs, with "A 
Night in Old Paris,'' a grand opera 
in one act, much too long. 

Eddie Cantor and the Olsen musi- 
cians followed, and hit the bull's eye. 
John Phillip Sousa conducted for a 
bit, also Dr. Hugo Riesenfeld. Will 
Rogers, in addition to his monolog. 
introduced General Pershing. 

The programed surprise of the 
evening was a lie Forest phono- 
film of Thomas Meighan squaring 
the Lambs' sex attitude with Gloria 
Swanson and her marqul.s. 

"The Dashing Belles of Yesterday 
and the Dumbells of Today." show- 
ing the bicycle girls on bikes and 
modern dumbells, was a hodge podge 
of misdirection and needed rehears- 
ing, although funny. 

"Julius Caesar." the forum scene, 
with Fred Lewis as Prutus, Brandon 
Tynan as Marc Antony and Augus- 
tus Thomas as Captain of the Guard, 
was the highlight of the evening. 
The stars in the mob would repre- 
sent the classiest proletariat this 
side of West Farms. 

"The OutsideBS," an Atlantic City 
boardwalk epi.sode. Introducing in 
wheel chairs Clark and McCuIlough. 
Errol and Lewis, Cawthorne and 
Fields, Sara Hardy and Ernest 
Truez, Robert Armstrong tund James 
Gleason, Walter Catlett and Cliff 
EJd wards, Raymond Hitchcock and 
Andrew Mack, was another bit 
Which was boohed. Kdwards and 
Catlett copped the honors here. 

Weber and Fields did the chokinj? 
bit during the evening, getting their 
usual enthusiastic reception and re- 
turns. "Dancing Fools," with a 
classy array of hoofers under cork, 
was another well-llked scene, due to 
the solo dances. 

"Twinkling Stars," a full-stage 
get-together of "names" was the 
programed closer. 

The show was obviously hampered 
by the last-minute additions an9l 
substitutions, for, according to the 
program, they were many and 
varied. The house was a complete 
sellout, the gross being reported as 
$42,000 for the evening. 

Con. 



Every indication of a substantial 
money hit wias apparent at the 
premiere, a rousing affair which 
warmed the blood of the audience 
and brought it to its feet with hur- 
rahs. 

This is a wholesome though not 
too ingenuous modern comedy of 
college life, with a counterplot of 
ll^ht psycho-analysis blending for 
theatrical purposes the sure-fire 
elements of "Bunker Bean" and 
"Brown of Harvard," though in no 
manner infringing on either. 

Elliott Nugent, co-author with his 
father, aa he has been In several 
Nugentlemanly stage offerings, shar- 
ing the lead honors with his wife 
(Norma Lee) as he has been, also. 
In several— but without his sister. 
Ruth, who opened the same night 
In Atlantic City for Sam H. Harris- 
scored da he has never before reg- 
istered, even in "Kempy." 

If there Is a more unctuous, Intel- 
ligent, personable and soothing 
young player in America than El- 
liott Nugent, let some other sharp- 
shooter discover him; this scribe 
cannot at the moment name one. 
. Patterson McNutt, a new im- 
presario. Is an old-timer in the sis- 
ter arts, being a newspaper man of 
distinction and one of the authors 
of "Pigs." That little comedy must 
have paid him plenty, for he surely 
never earned enough at an editor's 
desk to finance this production — 
nobody ever did except Brisbane 
and Bok. McNutt did It up brown, 
with four excellent sets, a big troupe 
of supers, a ripping cast and ward- 
robe, and all other incidents un- 
grudgingly adequate. 

The audience did not appear 
padded, as do most metropolitan 
openings. There were just enough 
empty seats to make it smack of a 
genuine collection of reviewers and 
flrst-nlghters. The applause was 
hot forced or synthetic. It broke, 
like the laughs, where It belonged, 
»ad when It came It came thick, 
M did the laughs. 



, LAMBS' GAMBOL 

Aside from the general ragged- 
ness, the high light of the Lambs' 
Gambol Sunday night at the Metro- 
politt^n Opera house was the dis- 
covery of a brand new arrangement 
of the National Anthem by the Met- 
ropolitan house orchestra. The new 
version, which sounded like a cross 
between "Red Hot Mamma" and 
"How Dry I Am," was played by the 
musicians following the appearance 
of General Pershing. The general 
was dragged out in "one" by Will 
Rogers and Introduced. The entire 
house rose en masse and the mu- 
slckers began their weird version of 
"The Star-Spangled Banner." About 
half-way through it nad developed 
into k go-as-you-please, with half 
of the gang still hanging on the first 
three bars. The general looked 
down upon the boys in the trench 
with about the same expression he 
may have worn abroad when he was 
informed the American army was to 
be split up Into reinforcements and 
was to go Into battle as a separate 
unit. 

Al Jolson, oh late, took the hit of 
the evening. Jolson pitched a double- 
header, singing two songs after he 
had described his recent ailment 
and his determination to oblige the 
gathering or bust. He was a panic. 

Too much show and too many 
stars was the -verdict of the theat- 
rical diagnosticians, and too little, 
or too much, direction. The evening 
started with a sidewalk conversation 
bit by A. O. Brown and Wilton 
Lackaye as an alibi on the recent 
sex discrimination of the club. 
Neither was up in his lines, and it 
left the house slightly bewildered. 
Leon Krrol and Tom Lewis, with 
Hugh Cameron as a cop and Her- 
bert Crothell as a taxi chauffeur, 
started the laughs. Errol and Lewis 
were funny in a drunk bit. 

"Ladies of the Evening," a bur- 
lesque on current sex plays, had six 
of the Tyambs a.s "dames." ^^'illiam 
S. Hart^ Richard Barthelmess, 
James Klrkwood, Richard Dix. Percy 
Marmont, Ixiuis Wolheim. Herbert 
Brenon and Thomas Meighan were 
In "A Picture in the Making." Tho 
shooting was of "The Girl of the 
Golden West," interrupted for com- 
edy by Erroll and Lewis as drunks. 
WoIhelm w.ns a tough and convinc- 
ing director. Bill Hart did his two- 
gun specialty, relating the exploits 
of "Wild mil' IllckocU and lllus- 



BROADWAY STORY 

(Continued from page 19) 

Good" is the best of the renuiinder, 
again around $26,000; "Music Box 
Revue," $24,000; "The Love Song." 
$22,000; "Sky High," $19,500; "Art- 
ists and Models," $15,000; "Tell Me 
More" and "Mercenary Mary" were 
both off upstairs and both rated 
around $12,000,'but claimed profit- 
able. "My Girl" is still a money 
maker at $12,000. 

"The Mikado" started the best of 
the two Gilbert and Sullivan re- 
vivals but eased off to $21,000 last 
week. "Princess Ida" was reported 
picking up in the agencies and is 
regarded the better of the two'pto- 
ductlons. 

Non-Musicals 

"Is 2<at So" cannot be downed 
and remalna the unchallenged 
leader of the non-musicals at $22,- 
000 or more; "The Dove" Is very 
strong and looks easy for summer 
continuance, better than $17,000 
usually. "Caeser end Cleopatra" is 
the best of the newer dramas to 
date and the second week bettered 
the $16,000 mark; "Old English' 
eased off to $12,000; "Ladies of the 
Evening" over $13,000, which bet- 
tered "The Harem"; $11,000 for 
"The Fall Guy" and "They Knew 
What They Wanted," both of which 
should be on the summer list; 
"Abie's Irish Rose' got $12,000, while 
"Aloma of the South Seas," next 
door, started around $11,000, in- 
cluding cut rates; "What Price 
Glory" and "The Firebrand," a brace 
of fall successes, were rated around 
$10,500 and both made money; 
"Hell's Bells" beat $10,000 and 
should stick for a time; "Taps" was 
estimated at $8,000 and will stop 
unless a sudden betterment is made. 
"Desire Under the Elms" about 
$11,000; "The Show-Off, $8,500, now 
using some cut rates and "The 
Wild Duck" jumped $1,000 to $9,500. 

Closing this week are "Silence," at 
the National; "Candida," at the Am- 
bassador; "Starlight," at Wallack's; 
"The Witch Doctor" ('^Cape 
Smoke"), at the Beck, and "Puzzles" 
(through Illness of Elsie Janls), at 
the Pulton. None of the houses are 
getting new attractions, though 
Wallack's will have the Little Thea- 
tre Tournament next week and "The 
Grand Mogul" May 11. "Puppets," 
which changed name to "The Knife 
in the Wall," at the Frolic," and 
"Thrills," at the Comedy, slopped 
last week. Only one new show Is 
named for next week. It being "The 
Loves of Lulu," tentatively set for 
the Booth. "O Nightingale" sudden- 
ly moved Monday from the 49th 
Street to the Astor Monday, though 
doing little in the first-named 
house. 

Subwsy Circuit 

The subway circuit got little busl- 



PLAYERS IN THE LEGITIMATE 



BLANCHE BATES 

"Mrs. Partridge Presents — " 

BKLMUNT THK.«TRK. NRW YOKK 

Maiuk«enieBt : Ol'THKIK McOI.INTIC 



HELEN BOLTON 

"My Ctrl" 

Vanderbilt Theatre, New York 



JAY BRENNAN 

nnd 

STANLEY ROGERS 



with 

"RITZ REVUE" 

Pull. Waslilngton, I>. C. 



SPENCER CHARTERS 

"Whafe the Shootin' For?" 
NOW 4 FLU8HER 



NYDIA D'ARNELL 

"Topsy and Eva" Prima Donna 

H.\RRIA THEATRE. NKW YORK 



ALLAN DINEHART 

WITH 

"Applesauce" 

Klaced by 

ALLAN DINEHART 

rrmluord by RICHARD HKKNDON 
(i.\Kt(l('K, UKTKOIT 



HARRY FENDER 

"Louie the 14th" 

Cosmopolitan Theatre, New York 
INDEFINITELT 



JAMES GLEASON 

"IS ZAT sor 

Chanin's Theatare, N. Y. 



JOHN BOLES 

"Mercenary MLary" 
iMagutrr Theatre. New Y< 



SIBYLU BOWHAN 

AS WANDA 
WITH 

"Rose-Marie" 

Wood* Theatre, Chicago 
PereoBal Rep., JKMIK JACOBS 

JOHN BYAM 

**My Girir 

Vanderbilt Theatre, New York 



PHYLUS OEVELAND 

'Te/I Me Morm'* 

Gaiety Theatre, N. Y. 



ARTHUR DEACON 

"Rose-Marie" 

Imperial Theatre, New York 
Dlrwctlea JENIK JACOBS 



MADELEINE FAOIBANKS 

"Mercenary Mary" 
XedB^ere Tlieatre. New Tork 



BERT GUJiERT 

COMEDIAN 
"CHINA ROSE" 

Knickerbocker Theatre^ N. T. C. 



EDNA HffiBARD 

Treinendoas Hit in 

"I.API^ OF THE BVKNINO" 

Lyceem Tliealre. Mew York 



€An.KANE 

Actors' Equity Association 
Nr^T York.Citjr 



WM. T. KENT ; 

"Rose-Marie" * 

Imperial Theatre, New York 



SUE MacMANAMY 

"FOIR FI.l-SHEB" 
Apolfo Theatre. New York 

Indeflnlte 

HARRY PUCK 



SAMHEARN 

'Mmrcenary Mary** 

Loaca«r« Theatre, N. T. 



. WILLIE HOWARD 
"Sky High" 

Winter Garden, N. Y. 

Personal Mgr. EUGENE HOWARD 



ALLEN KEARNS 

**Mmretnary Mary** 

Longacre Theatre, N. Y. 



DOROTHY KNAPP 



€f 



'Ziegfeld FoUie^' 

New Amsterdam Theatre 



<*i 



i*» 



'My Girl* 

Vanderbilt Theatre, New York 
INDKFIMTBLT 



JIMMY SAVO 

' and JOAN FRANZA 
"Ritz Revue" 

rMI, WMlUartoa, D. O. 

LOUIS SIMON 

"Mmrcmnary Mcwy* 

I/oncaer* Theatre, N. T 



LOUIS A. TEMPLEMAN 

"JIM KENYON" 
with "Rose-Marie" 

WOODS THEATBC, C0ICAOO 
reraeaal DIrectloa, JKMIB JACOBS 



CHARLOTTE TREADWAY 

I/eadi»— Mnroere Theatre 
IA)H ANGBIJU) 



ALFRED a WHITE 

T^eadlnc Comedian 

"Abie'a Irleh Roee," Republir, New Tork 

Mawvement, ANNB VtCUOUt 



ness outside the remarkable trade ot 
"Kid Boots," In Brooklyn; "Th* 
Sap," at the Majestic, got about $7,- 
000; "Great Scott" a new show at 
the Montauk, drew less than 13,000, 
and wail taken off for recasting; 
"The School Maid," at the Shubert. 
Newark, was reported about |8,000; 
"High Stakes, " at the Broad, per- 
haps $6,000; "The Harvest" tried 
out in the Bronx and fared badly. 



NEW YORK 



CLARENCE NORDSTROM 

"Zlegfeld Follios" 
New Ameterdam Theatre, New Yark 



BASIL RUYSDAEL 

"Topsy and Eva" "Un«(e Tom" 
Horri* Theatre, New York 



MARIE SAXON 

My Girl' 



tt 



vt 



Vanderbilt Theatre, New York 
INDEFINITBLT 



BUY TAYLOR 

JUVENILE 
"CHINA ROSE** 

Knickerbocker Theatre, H. T. 0. 



AIMEE TORRIANI 

"Topgy and Eva** 

Harrto Thaatrai, New Tork 



JUDITH VOSSEUJ 

zncLiOBu>'s "hovtm thb i«' 

Coaaiopolltaa Theatre, N. T 



a PIERRE WHITE ,/ 

WITH , U."^' 

"Rose-Marie"^ ^f 

Woods Theatre, Chioaga 
INDEFINITELY 



CHARLES WILLIAMS 



"I 



ECCENTRIC COMIC , ]Q 

"Student Prince** '^^: 

JOLSON, NEW YORK , ^ 



VARIETY 



PICTURES 



Wednesday, April 28, 1926 



ZUKORSAYS 

NEWMAN t AN 
HAVE CHOICE'' 



Report F. P. Paying $800,- 

000 for K. C. Hoiues— 

Newman Denies 



Kansas City, April 28. 

. In spite of the reports from New 
Tork and Los Angeles regarding 
the sale of the Newman theatres, 
the Newman and the Royal, to the 
Famous Players organization, Frank 
Lb Newman has persistently denied 
all rumors. However, Newman, 
together with Milton H. Feld. his 
managing director, joined the Fa- 
mous Players party enroute to Los 
Angeles, 'Wednesday, and offlcials 
with the party were not so reticent 
regarding the proposed deal. 

Sidney R. Kent, informed news- 
paper men that Mr. Newman was to 
leave Kansas City early this sum- 
mer, to manage the Rialto, Metro- 
politan and Qrauman theatres in 
Los Angreles. Continuing he said, 
"Our company is now on a deal to 
buy the Royal aifd Newman the- 
atres and I believe the final papers 
wilf be signed in Los Angeles diu*- 
loK the sales convention." 

. Zukor's Statsmsnt 

Adolph Zukor, president of the 
Famous Players organization, even 
Went stronger than Mr. Kent re- 
garding the possiljllities for Mr. 
Newman. He intimated that Mr. 
Newman might be taken into the 
Famous Players organization and 
placed in the theatre management 
end of the company. He also said 
the deal would probably be con- 
sumated during the Los Angeles 
convention and announced that Mr. 
Newman puight be sent to any one 
of several cities in this country and 
possibility to Paris or London. "He 
may have his choice," Mr. Zukor 
declared. 

Inside reports are that Mr. New- 
man will receive $800,000 for his 
Kansas City interests and will at 
the same time be given a five year 
contract to manage the. three Los 
Angeles houses at a salary of $1,000 
a week. 

Local versions also have it that 
Milton Feld, will accompany Mr 
Newman to the Coast, as will Leo 
Forbsteln, director of the Newman 
orchestra. Another report has it 
that Mr. Feld will succeed Mr. New- 
man as manager of the Kansas City 
houses for Famous Players. 

It's practically a cinch that one of 
the reports are true. 



CHAPUN'S ''GOLD 
RUSH" OOMPmiD 



started Feb. 7, 1924— Actors 

Got Salary Continuously, 

Though Seldom Working 



Los Angeles, April 28. 

Charlie Chaplin has at last fin- 
ished -The Gold Rush" or "The 
Lucky Strike," which he has been 
working on since Feb. 7, 1924. It 
will be released in fronf 10 to 12 
reels, with cutting and editing now 
going on. 

Though no actual production cost 
has been given out, it is said the 
picture will sUnd Chaplin more 
than $1,000,000 as a completed prod- 
uct. Many actors have been on the 
Chaplin jMiyroll ever since the pro- 
duction was started and were car- 
ried thtough to the final day, some 
only actually having worked two or 
three weeks. 

The picture is scheduled for an 
early summer pre-release and will 
probably succeed "The Iron Horse" 
at Grauman's Egyptian here, and 
also have a run showing in a New 
York Broadway house before being 
turned over to United Artists as a 
fall prcjram release. 



Ramish Boosts Arthur, Jr. 



"Star Hi- jackers" and Film Salaries 



hl-Jackwa" to tb* titt* bestowed «n a number vC ondsr- 
vorkara an tha eoast who are tba aausa of ao aaany dtm- 
■nmtlad atara and leading players in the fllin tndastry. Tba bln«r 
aonpaales, ail members of the Hays organisation, seam to ba (he 
inrnt offenders despite they are supposed to have an asraament 
botwaan tbamsalvaa regarding salaries. 

Thay ara aqgaclns young men of the Industry socially liked by 
t»M stars and directors and who pal about with them to do the 
work. Tba result is that a ban on studio visiting la to be shortly 
aoaeted by all of the plants, but this Is not going to ston the 
'*works," for the "hi-]ackera" will meet the stars on the outside at 
l>artles and other functions. 

As a resuH of the activity of those biddin« for services of various 
playara Adolphe Menjou, Brnest Torrence and Wallace Baery 
threaten to qait pictures unless ^^amous XHayers does not make 
batter arrangements than those they are working under accord- 
ing to their contracts. They want to appear In fewer and better 
Iiletiiraa, wMh mora capable direction and with roles tbat take 
thetti out ai the appearance of being but one of a cast of many. 

CaeH B. da Mille has practically all of the coast rrganlsatlons 
frlsbtanad with the wild bidding he is reported doing for the sarr- 
teaa of atar and dlractora and the prices he is offering for stories. 
Hla latest directorial capture Is to sign Rupert Julian, who bas 
reoaatly eonplatad tba Universal special "The Phantom of tba 
Opara." Julian starts to work within a month or so. 



I 

COURT ORDERS 
ARBITRATION 



Lansdon's 1st 5-ReeIer 



Los Angeles, April 28. 
Harry Langdon has completed his 
first five-reel comedy subject for 
Mack Sennett. The picture, "His 
First Flame." was directed by Harry 
Edwards from a script provided by 
Arthur Ripley and Langdon. The 
principal support names Vernon 
Dent, Natalie Kingston and Ruth 
Hiatt. 

Langdon is said to now feel that 
the longer reel subjects are type 
ot picture that he should make In 
the future and that If Sennett does 
not undertake to make them he will 
go under the wing of some other 
producer. 



Los Angeles, April 28. 
Harry C. Arthur, Jr., who retired 
Saturday as general manager of 
West Coast Theatres, Inc., to be- 
come head of the theatre depart- 
ment for a motion picture capital 
corporation, on the eve of his de- 
parture for New York Monday was 
tendered a banquet at the Jonathan 
Club by the owners, partners, stock- 
holders, managers and executives ot 
the West Coast orzanization, about 
100 being present. 

Adolph Rasalsh, one of the heads 
of the West Coast, told of Arthur's 
career with the concern. He stated 
that Arthur had grown up with it irts 
five years. He stated tbat Arthur 
was a priceless gem to his organiza- 
ation, and that whin the latter ten- 
dered his resignation it was de- 
liberated upon with reluctance. Mr. 
Ramsih said that people generally 
tell you how good a man is after he 
1 as gone from this earth, but in the 
case of Arthur h- wanted the or- 
ganization, executives and employes 
to know how good he was now. 
Ramish stated that Arthur was 
called in to a meeting of the board 
of directors at the time the resig- 
nation was submitted and told that 
he could write his own ticket so far 
as salary and terms were concerned 
if he wanted to remain, but that 
Arthur told the directors that the 
proposition he ha was such that he 
felt he could not resist, regardless 
of financial Inducements, whether 
the same or more than he would re- 
ceive in his J ■iw position, and that 
as he had already signed a contract 
would not care to break faith with 
the new concern. 

Mr. Ramish rtated that the new 
venture into which Arthur was go- 
ing was a gigantic one, and that 
when the N -v York financiers se- 
leC. d him they selecte . the best 
man obtainable, and he Itnew that 
Arthur will bring his new organiza- 
tion into the group that will lead 
the film theatre owners throughout 
the country. 

Sid Grauman al.so paid a glow- 
ing tribute to Arthur und his 
achievements. A. M. Bowles, who 
succeeded Arthur with West Coast, 
also spoke. 



Olympia Booked, but Did 
Not Play Films 



The Olympia Cinenta Corp, oper- 
ating tha Olympla picture house, at 
2778 Broadway. New York, must 
submit to arbitration In three claims 
by film distributors according to a 
ruling by Justice Delebanty. 

Tba Blg^ U IlLm Sxchange, Inc., 
(Universal). Dependable Exchange, 
Inc.. <Wamar Bros.), and First 
National each bas claims on film 
contracts for pictures booked but 
not played and want the matter 
arbitrated by the duly appointed 
board of Motion Picture Producers 
and Distributors of America, Inc. 

J. Alton Bradbury, president of 
the Olympla. refused. The Big U's 
claim Is $1,842.$<; Dependable's for 
$4,300 and First National's for $2,100 
booking fees due for "External City," 
•Twenty-One,- 'OPalnted People," 
and "Tba Wantars." 



SEITZ DIRECTIIIG FEATURE 

George B. Seltz, who produced 
many serials for Pathe, is to be 
allied with Paramount In his fu- 
ture screen productions. 

Belts left New York for the 
Coast about a week or so ago. He 
Is to direct a feature, "Wild Horse 
Mesa," with Jack Holt, Esther 
Ralston and Noah Beery as princi- 
pals. 



STABTS NEXT MONTH 

Loa- Anpeles, April 28. 
Lois Weber will return to picture 
producing' naxt month makins; a 
series of special productions with 
her own production unit to be re- 
leased through Universal. 



// yoa don*t advertise in 

VARIETY 

don't advertiae, • — 



Chas. Murray, at 53, Signs 
For 5 Years with 1st Nat'l 

Charles Murray, before 4eaving 
for California Monday, signed a 
five years' contract with First Na- 
tlonaL Tha naw working agreement 
to become affective when he has 
finished a picture for which be con- 
tracted while on the coast recently. 

Murray, now 63, expects to retire 
at tha end of tba five years. 

Murray and Gaorge (Busy Izzy) 
Sidney will co-star In a picture, 
"Two Blocks Away," which Murray 
hurried back west to complete. 



MRS. VALENTINO 
MAKING HLMS 



Skeik's Wife Engages 
Alan Hale to Direct 



Los Angeles. April 28. 

Mrs. Rudolph Valentino finding 
she cannot reign supreme over the 
productions of her husband, has 
decided to produce on her own ac- 
coimt. Sba Is makinar arrange- 
ments now to produce a series of 
two-reel fantastic pictures to be of 
the fairy tale type and which will 
give her an opportunity to exploit 
the artistic ability for which she has 
become known in the screen colony. 

Alan Hale has been chosen to 
direct these pictures for Mrs. Val- 
entino. No studio has been selected 
as yet. bat It Is Ukely that Mrs. 
Valentino will choose tba United 
Studfos. It Is en this same lot that 
her husband will do bis work under 
the Joseph M. Schenck manage- 
ment. 

At the present tlma Mrs. Valen- 
tino and Hale are making tests of 
ntmaerous types. No ralaaslng or- 
ganization bas been discussed or 
mentioned by Mrs. Valentino, who 
.is endeavoring to keep bar enter- 
prise a secret. 



IMITATES HAKE BBIHOS FUTE 

Los Angeles. April 18. 
Denver Dixon, production man- 
ager of the Art Mix Film Company, 
has been fined $60 personally and 
his company $160 for using ad- 
vertising matter which imitates the 
name of Tom Mix outside of the 
State in violation of a Superior 
Court injunction. 



E14T0RCINO LOBBY STAin)IHG 

Lynn. Ma.ss., April 28. 

Tlieatre managers throughout 
Massachusetts are up In arms 
.ngalnst the idea of Commissioner of 
Public Safety Foote to enforce an 
old law preventing a crowd from 
standing in a lobby. The enforce- 
ment of this law would not permit 
a crowd to stand and wait for an- 
other show, a movie custom of 
widespread use. 

All the houses In the State, out- 
side of Boston, have been served 
with notice of impending enforce- 
n;ent of the law. 



3 MONTHS ENOUGH FOR ALMA 

Los Angeles, April 28. 
Alma Bennett, picture star, has 
brought suit against Fred Hennett. 
director for divorce on a ch.irge of 
cruelty. This has hnppened after 
three months of m.nrried life. 




They arc Laughing at 

JACK HANLEY 

Playing 

BALABAN and KATZ 

Wonder Theatres of Chicago 

Last week, April 20, Chicago. This week, April 27, Tivoli. 
Next week, May 4, Riveria. 



IBEPQtFEnzir 

OF NEW SEASON 
ANNOUNCED 



■X' 



52 Pictures, One Weekly 

—First, "Mare Nos- 

tnim" 



Matro-Goldwyn will produce 62 
pictures, one a week, during the 
coming season, with the first half of 
the series already listed and an- 
nounced in a press book Issued this 
week. The series will be called "The 
Perfect Twenty-Six," and the first 
"Mare Nostrum" will be released in 
July. 

"Ben-Hur" is listed still as "com- 
Ing." while Lillian Gish's first ve- 
hicle. "The Outsider," is still named 
as a "future production." Those 
enumerated In the press book are: 

"Mare Nostrum," from the Ibanes 
novel, with Alice Terry and An- 
tonio Moreno; "The Virgin Flame," 
with Ramon Novarro; "A Message 
to Garcia," based on Elbert Hub- 
bard's assay; "The Exquisite Sin- 
ner," with Conrad Nagel and Renea 
Adores; tha Williamson's subma- 
rine production of Jules Verne's 
"The Mysterious Island": "Bard- 
ely's the Magnificent," by Babatini, 
and Starring John Gilbert; "The 
Merry Widow," with John GiJbert 
and Mae Murray"; "The Mystic," 
with Alleen Pringle and Conway 
Tearle; "Nothing to Wear," with 
Leo Cody and Norma Shearer; 
EUinor Gljm's "The Reason Why"; 
"Wrath," with Conrad Nagel, Paul- 
ine Starke and Lucille LaVerne 
("Sun Up" on the stage); "The 
Unholy Three," with Lon Chaney; 
"The Big Parade," by Lawrence 
Stalling^ and starring John Gilbert; 
"The Circle," starring Eleanor 
Boardman and Conway Tearle; 
"You, too," starring Eleanor Board- 
man; "Oh, Yoa Women," with Lew 
Cody, Pauline Starke; "Money 
Talks," with Eleanor Board - 
man and Conway Tearle; "Lady 
of Leisure," with Aileen Prin- 
gle and Conway Tearle; "The 
Tower of Lies," with Lon Chaney; 
"Romola," with Lillian and Dorothy 
Gish; "Lovey Mary," with Sally 
O'Neill; "Pretty Ladles," with ZaSu 
Pitts and Tom Moore, and "Dance 
Madne88,'*with Norma Shearer and 
Lew Cody. 

From this list It is seen that 
Norma Shearer and Eleanor Board - 
man ara bearing the brunt of fe- 
male starring and exploitation, 
while John tlilbert, Conrad Nagel 
and Conway Tearle ara getting tha 
male breaks. 

To set their force straight on tha 
new series, Metro held a sales con- 
vention here last week with 76 men 
attending. At the conclusion of tha 
meeting, a banquet was held at 
Which Marcus Loew, president ol 
the Metro, presided. 



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U ENGAGING WRrTERS 



Los Angeles, April 28. 

While all the other producers ara 
engaged In fighting each other for 
the services of stars. Universal bas. 
gone quietly about signing a large 
number of prominent writers. Ray- 
mond Schlock, the new general 
manager of Universal City who was 
formerly head of its scenario depart- 
ment, has gathered under his wings 
of late A. P. Younger, Chas. Ken- 
yon Edwin Montagne, Curtis Ben- 
ton, Frank Griffin. May Alice Scully 
and Walter P. Anthony. 

Also working In this department 
on picture to picture contract are 
John Lynch, Rex Taylor and Olga 
Prlntzlau. Those held over from 
the old department Include Mel 
Burns, James Sperry and Edwin 
Lowe. 



Rupert Hewitt Says He's Actor 
San Diego, April 28. 

The San Diego police are holding 
a man who gave hie name as Rupert 
Hewitt on a charge of passing four 
worthless checks on a local hotel. 
Hewitt asserted he was .nn English 
picture actor and admitted cashlnp 
the checks in question. He is p.'i"' 
to have told the police he was try- 
ing to "cover" the checks whtn 
■'\rre.«!ted. A woman trivinp the nnm«' 
of MrK. Mend offereil to ni.-iKc I'^t 
checks good. 



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■ Wednesday, A|>ril M. 1M8 ; 



PICTURES 



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VARIETY 



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F. P:^ INTERNAHQNAL MEETING 
ON COAST-FOUR-DAY SESSION 



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Titles and Dates on "Golden 40"— 200 Paramount 
Delegates Plresent — Ten Commandments*' in 
Regular Releases of 1925-1926 



Loa Anseles, April 28. 
With 200 d6l«gatM pr«Mnt th« 
'■■' paramount's International Conyn- 
tlon wound up today after a four- 
day session . 

It was a lively event for all con- 
cerned with the hlg moment when 
Sidney H. Kent, general managrer, 
announced that the next production 
crop released from August 1. 1926 
to February 1, 192C would be known 
as •The Golden Forty." 

He declared that in this list of 
pictures the following stars and 
featured players would be seen and 
that none would be loaned to other 
producers who were competinfir in 
^ production with Paramount; Itod 
f La Rocque, Dorothy Otsh, Earnest 
■ Torrence, George Hackthortie, Rl- 
cardo Cortex, Greta Nlswen, Wal- 
lace Beery, Raymond Hatton, Rich- 
ard TUx, Esther Ral-jton. Lofs tVil- 
son, Warner Baxter, Edward Eve- 
rett Horton, Percy Marmont, Neil 
Hamilton, Mary Brian, Tyronne 
Power, WlTllam Collier, Jr., Frances 
Howard, Gertrude Olmstead, Bebe 
Daniels, B^^tty Bronson, Jack Holt, 
Gloria Swanson. Adolphe Menjou, 
Tom Moore, Bessie Love, Theodore 
Kolierts, Raymond Grifflth, Thomas 
Melghan, Pola Negri, Douglas Mac- 
Lean, Betty Compson, Rudolph Val- 
entino; Nlta Naldl, Noah Beery, 
Florence Vldor and Eileen Percy. 

The directors scheduled to turn 
out the product include D. W. 
Grifflth, Allan Dwan, Howard Rig- 
gin, Frank TutUe. Irvin Willat, 
James Cruse, Herbert Brenon, R. 
A, Walsh, E^dward Southerland, Sid- 
ney Olcott, Yiotor Fleming, William 
de Mille, MaL St. Clair, William K. 
Howard, Clarence Badger, Monta 
Bell, Jocepb Henabery, Paul Fla- 
herty, Paul Bern and Victor Heer- 



It Is planned to release the Ten 
Conunandmenta" In this list for the 
regular picture house program. 

Tba first released of the Fbrty 
WiU be "Night LlfO In New York" 
on Aug. S, starring Rod La Rocque. 
Dorothy Olah, E>mast Torrence and 
George Hackthome. Also to be re- 
leased that month. In the Name of 
Love" featuring Greta Nlssea. Rl- 
eardo Cortex. Wallace Beery and 
*itaymond Hatten. This picture was 
made by Howard Higgln. Then 
eomes "California — or Bust!" star- 
ring Richard Diz after which wID 
be "Rugged Water"made bj Irrin 
WUlat, with "Beggar on Horseback" 
coming next, a James Cruze prod- 
uct, followed by "The Street of 
^rgotten Men," a Herbert Brenon 
prodnct with Percy Marmont and 
XCary Brian featured. "The Wan- 
derer" will be the last of the August 
releases. All star cast 

September Reieasev 

For September the first release 
WlU be "The WUd WUd Girl," star- 
ring Bebe Daniels. After that will 
«ome the general release of "Ten 
Commandments," followed by "Not 
Bo Long Ago," a Sidney Olcott pro- 
duction with Betty Bronson and Rl- 
cardo Cortex. The balance of the 
releases that month will be "Wild 
Horse Mesa," Zane Grey produc- 
tion; Gloria Swanson In "The Coast 
of Folly.- and "TrouWed with 
Wives" made by Howard Hlggin 
with Adolphe Menjou and Florence 
Vidor; and Harold BeH Wright's 
latest novel, -A Son of His Father" 
to be made by Victor Fleming. 
October 

I>uring October "New Brooms" a 
Frank Craven product will be the 
leader, made by William de MHle, 
with Esther Ralston as the featured 
player. Others that month will be 
"Stage Door Johnny" with Ray- 
mond Griffith; "Whispers," a Booth 
Tarkington product starring Thomas 
Melghan; Pola Negri in "Cross 
Roads of the Worid;" Richard Dix 
•n Zane Grey's "Vanishing Ameri- 
can;" "The Golden Princess," made 
by Clarence Badger with Betty 
I^ronson featured; and Douglas 
MacLean in an untitled comedy. 
(hiH firs; Parimoiint release). 
November 

For November the schedulf is 
'Lovrrs In Quarantine" starring 
R*l)e Daniels, (adapted from the 
««n»re pl,Ty "Quarantine"); "The 
KinB tf .Main .Street." adapted from 
the liin\hf,<oln p'ay "The Klnff," 



Record Lew for B'way 



Though the Astor theatre Is sup- 
posed to bo ttaa best house on 
Broadway for drop-Ins. the ideal lo- 
cation meant nothing so far as 
"Free and Equal" was concerned. 
The racial feature film In ita one- 
week engagement failed to gross over 
11,000. The ot>ening night got about 
$600 with the remaining 13 perform- 
ancea Just about reaching an ad- 
ditional |50O. The business Is the 
record low croae for a picture on 
Broadway. 



J^ L. & S. $35,000 for 1st 
Run of 'Gold Rush' in Chi 

Jones. Linick St Schaefer have 
paid United Artists $35,000 for the 
Chicago first run rights to "The 
Gold Rush," Charlie Chaplin's forth- 
coming comedy. 

This sets a Chicago precedent for 
first run money and Is explained 
through the firm plajrlng the film 
simultaneously in their bousea 



Staff Changed Over N^ht 

Milwaukee, April 28. 

The Wisconsin Milwaukee's ace 
house has had Ita management 
changed overnight, and the entire 
house staff from Harry Davis, man- 
ager, and nine others, has been re- 
placed by Thomas Saxe, owner, with 
a new crew. 

Davis and the others left hur- 
riedly. Auditors are now making 
a complete check-np and the Saxe 
office is keeping still. 



HOAH B£ERT^ DENIAL 
Los Angeles, April 2S. 

Despite Jesse L. Lasky has an- 
nounced Noah Beery had re-signed 
with Paramount for another year, 
the latter Insists that such Is not 
the case. 

Beery lias been angling with sev- 
eral Independent producers and 
wishes to keep working in the free 
laace field. 



which Mortta Bell will make with 
Adolphe Menjou and Buster Collier 
featured; "The Best People," turned 
out by Sidney Olcott; "The Pony 
Express," a special made by James 
Cruze; Gloria Swanson In "Stage 
Struck" and Rudolph Valentino In 
•<:obra." 

December and January 

For December the output will be 
"The Ancient Highway," a James 
Oliver Curwood story made by Irvin 
Willat; "The ^oyal Girl," D. W. 
Griffith production, featuring Carol 
Dempster and W. C. Fields; Thomas 
Melghan in '"The Shamrock;" "Lord 
Jim," from a Joseph Conrad story, 
made by Victor Fleming; "A Kiss 
For Cinderella," James M. Barrle 
story In which Betty Bronson will 
l>e featured under the direction of 
Herbert Brenon; Pola Negrri In 
"Flower of the Night." adapted 
from an original story by Joseph 
Hergshelmer. 

For January the product will in- 
clude Richard Dix in "Woman- 
handled," "Polly of the Ballet," 
with Grita NiBsen and RIcardo Cor- 
tex; a "Liberty" (magazine) special 
made by James Cruze and Raymond 
Griffith In "When Nights Were 
Bold;" "The Enchanted Hill." made 
from the Peter B. Kyne story by 
Irvin Willat; Gloria Swanson in 
"Conquered" and "The American 
Venus," an Allan Dwan production. 

Upon their arrival the delegates 
headed by Adolph Zukor, Jesse L. 
Lasky, and Sidney R. Kent made 
their headquarters at the Ambassa- 
dor hotel where all of the business 
sessions were held including one 
Sunday morninjr. Friilay nieht all 
attended the premiere of fJlorla 
Swanson In "Madame S.ins CJene' 
at the Milli>>n Doll;ir and Mond:iy 
night a banquet was given on "The 
Wanderer Set" with 400 present. 

A vaudeville .'•how of 3J acts w.'is 
presented by studio employees. 



FOX'S LONDON OFHCFS ECONOMY 

ENDANGERED TOM MIX'S PU6UCITY 

London, April 20. 

Winnie Sheehan, of Fox. may not know that the clever publicity 
created under his direction for the European tour of Tom Mix and 
his entourage came very nearly being kicked in the face through 
the penny-wise foolishness of the Fox film office in London. 

No expense was spared In framing the Mix foreign tour, even 
to the extent of engaging Joe Lee as publicity promoter. Every- 
thing went well, the party arrived at Southampton and Lee Jumped 
ahead to make arrangements in London, leaving Mix to be tendered 
a reception at Southampton by the Mayor and other local celebrities. 

The Fox office in London knew of all this and thought it would 
be a good Idea to ask the representatives of the London papers to 
be present at the Mix reception at the landing point. 

The invitations to Journey to Southampton were duly sent out, 
and when several of the newspaper men indicated a willingness to 
accept it was discovered no provision had been made for paying 
their raffway ftu-ea. 

Joe Xioe knew naught of this, supposing the London Fox office 
was attending to such details. When, later, the matter was brought 
to Lee's attention by a representative of Variety. I^ee put It up 
to Mix. who Immediately Instructed Lee to discover which of the 
newspapermen had paid their own railway fares and to promptly 
reimburse them. 

Upon Investigation it was discovered about half of those who 
had contemplated attending abandoned the trip at what they 
termed the jMnuriousness of the local Fox outfit. 

In other words, after expending many thousands of dollars to 
put over a big stunt, the entire program, so far as England is con- 
cerned, came very nearly being ruined through the non-expenditure 
of approximately $4 per capita for a few newspaper men. 

Several articles appeared in print kidding the stunt, undoubtedly 
Inspired by the neglect to provide transportation to Southampton. 



ADDED ACTS ITHANTOr HAS 



IN ST. LOUIS 



Local Picture Houses in 
Keen Competition 



St Louis, AprU U. 

Last week's added attractions In 

tha three larger picture hooaes In 

St. Louis amounted to a neat sum. 

The competition for trade seems to 

be keen wHb the various managers 
bolstering their program according 
to the other fellow 

The Missouri had for Its stage 
attraction a Roy Mack Revue, 
which consisted of seven principals 
and a chorus of ten. The Grand Cen- 
tral, which Is located next door, 
also housed a revue which included 
Nick Lucas. White Sisters. KeUer 
Sisters and Lynch, Jimmy Dunn, 
Taylor Maoy and Hawks, Kendall 
Capps, Dorot'iy Johnson and a 
cfiorxis of eight. Lowe's State had 
on the stage Johnny Hines (per- 
sonal appearance), Edwards and 
Fields, Ruth ^lanvllle and Frank 
Farnum. 

The Missourt seems to be getting 
the better ot the break through the 
pretentious offering that bore pro- 
fessional staging, while the Grand 
Central entertainment was staged 
by Larry Conley, of Gene Rode- 
mlck's orchestra. Though the enter- 
tainment collectively sufficed from 
an audience standpoint. It lacked 
the finesse and construction of an 
experienced producer. 

Hershel Stuart, manager of the 
Missouri, put one over on the other 
managers by having Roy Mack pro- 
duce an entire new revue for the 
current week. The Grand Central 
has Morton Downey as an added 
attraction, vrith Lowe's State de- 
pending on Warring's Pennsyl- 
vaniana 



Day and Date Conventions 



The national convention of both 
the Motion Picture Theatre Owners 
of America and the Allied group of 
the Northwest, headed by William 
Steffes, will be held day and date, 
but in different towns. 

The Sydney Cohen organization, 
of which Mike O'Tooie la now presi- 
dent, opens its sessions in the Stef- 
fes* territory of Milwaukee on May 
12, and. continues through to May 
16, wWle Steffes and hi • numerous 
cohorts of the Northwest will meet 
in Chicago on the same days. 



LIXES DIRECTING BETTER 

Lo.s An^fles, April ;:>*. 
John Oridlth U r.iv, why rej-lKnel 
ii.«< ' Ki'neral niiiii.iKer at rnivt-rsai 
City after one week, no Jonger 
'•raven executive responsibilities. He 
has returned to the directorial 
ranks, under cimtrac t to produce 
four pictures for I'ox. 



HRST SHOWING 



Misses Heart Interest for 
Draw — In 'Frisco 



BUSHMAN'S SON 

CANTACTUNm 

HEIS15 



San Francisco, April 28. 

"The Phantom of the Opera" saw 
Its world premiere here Sunday 
night at the Curran, packed to ca- 
pacity. 

Mary Philbla and Norman Kerry 
were introduced to the audience. 
Mlsa Philbin made a neat little 
speech, but Kerry must have been 
afflicted with stage fright. He ran 
out on the audience. 

The shade of Doctor Caligarri Is 
with us again in this picture, beau- 
tifully produced. It is all the serials 
ever made rolled Into one, with 
"Doctor iekyl and Mister Hyde" 
thrown in for good measure; a 
monster production, but the story 
fails entirely to bring out tjie neces- 
sary heart interest to icake It a 
draw at the box office. 

The direction misses Are in many 
jipots; Lon Chaney is shown in a 
grotesque and frightening make-up 
and the story fails to hold the audi- 
ence in the serious parts, instead 
bringing gales of laughter. 



Boy Now Five — Provision 

Mac|e Before Divorce 

Proceedings Started 



Los Angeles, April 28. 

Francis X. Bushman and Beverly 
Bayne, prior to the beginning of di- 
vorce proceedings by the latter en- 
tered into a separation agreement 
which provides that Richard Stans- 
bury Bushman, five-year-old son of 
the couple, will not be allowed to 
act on the screen until he is IS. 

With the written consent of both 
parents for the education and main- 
tenance and support of the boy, 
Bushman agrees to i>ay |26 a week 
imtll the boy attains his nuxjority. 
provided he retains his name, Bush- 
man further agrees to pay |100 a 
month until $10,000 shall have been 
paid to Miss Bayne'a attorneys, the 
money to b« used as a cumulative 
trust to be delivered to the boy 
when he becomes of aga The in- 
come from this fund Is to be given 
to Miss Bayne and alao for the 
boy's benefit. In an emergency. 
Miss Bayne's attorney Is directed 
to use t>art of it for the boy's care. 
If the boy dies before attaining his 
majority, the money shall go to 
Miss Bayne. 

The agreement also provides that 
husband and wife waive all claims 
on the estate of the other, except 
for the boy, with Miss Bayne also 
waiving alimony, attorney's fees 
and costs In the action. 

It Is agreed the boy shall be in 
the custody of his mother, wl'h 
Bushman having the right to sea 
him on Wednesday, Friday and Sun- 
day afternoons. A provision Is that 
neither of the parents can take the 
boy out of California without the 
written consent of the other. 

Ralph Bushman, another son of 
Francis X. Bushman, is awaiting 
the arrival of the stork in his home. 
Bushman was married In July, 1924. 
to Beatrice Dantl, the stage and 
screen actress who appeared with 
him in a sketch on the Orpheum 
circuit. The stork is said to be 
due some time In June. 



TAKING 1-CLOSING 2 



Los Angeles. April 28. 

The West Coast Theatres has con- 
summated a deal with Universal to 
take over the Cameo Saturday and 
operate it as a second run bouse. 
The arrangement calls for the West 
Coast Corporation to defray ot>erat- 
Ing expenses and to give Universal 
a percentage of the profits. The 
house seats 900. 

West Coast officials are now 
awaiting word from MA*^} Loew 
for permission to close Miller's and 
the California, which they operate 
in conjunction with Loew and ex- 
pect to close the latter part of May. 
At the same time they will give up 
Tally's. 



No Alimony for Dr. Engel 

The Appellate Division of tha 
New York Supreme Court has up- 
held the previous ruling denying 
Mrs. Carol Engel any alimony or 
counsel fees in her separation suit 
against Dr. William Engel, theatri- 
cal practitioner and a brother of 
Joseph Engel. motion picture pro- 
ducer. 

Mrs. Engel left her husband on 
the alleguflon of non-support, he 
contending his wife Is wealthy in 
her own rif,'ht and the dduphter of 
S.imuel Straus!", wealthy New Yorl« 
resident. She averred that Dr. 
Ungel'H JSO.OOO gross income repre- 
sfTit.s $15,000 annual net earnings. 

Jose.'ili Kngel, the lllm man. in 
an iilfldavit set forth he is helping 
his younger brother tu build dp his 
prafti<:e and has rotommended his 
many aoiualnlanceH in the i)rofes- 
sion to patronize him. 



RODEO PICTilRES 

AS BACKGROUNDS 

U Gets Rights to Two Western 
Outdoor Events in Cal. 



Los Angeles, April 28. 

Universal has purchased the pic- 
ture rights of the Pendleton (Ore- 
gon) Rodeo In Septemt>er and Cal- 
gary Stampede in July. 

U haa found that operating in 
conjunction with these noted out- 
door events It has been able to get 
considerable atmospheric mater! \l 
for pictures in the making. 

The picture Is to be made at Pen- 
dleton will have as its star Nor- 
man Kerry. As h« is not the West- 
ern type of actor the story will be 
hinged around the wheat Industry, 
with scenes at the Rodeo for'a 
tMickground. The Calgary picture 
will be a typical Western, with 
Hoot Olbson as it. central figure. 
Gibson last year appeared in the 
picture made at Pendleton called 
"The Round Up." 



Broke Wrist-Lost Job 



Los Angeles. April 28. 

Hugh Allen, pla}Ing the lead op- 
posite M.iry Pickford in "Little 
Annie Itooney." brolce his wrist last 
week. William Haines was bor- 
ro.ved from M.-(>. to replace him in 
the cast this week. All of the scenes 
In which .\y^n appeared with Miss 
Plcltford are being retaken. 

Miss Pickford expects to finish 
the picture before Juno 1. Douglas 
Fair bunks working on the same lot 
fhiisheil .Monday ''Don Q," which 
will be his next release.. 

KulrliankK is now preparing to be- 
Kiii woik on another story about 
June 1. Tr Is likely this will be an 
.Amcriian itrania. 



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VARIETY 



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Wednesday, April 29, 1925 



LOS ANGELES HITS BOnOM; 
MILLER'S $700; CALIFORNIA $1500 



First Run Houses Have Worst Week of Year — "Sans 
Gene/' $11^00 in 3 Days— "Zander/' $15,100 in 
8 Days — ^Metropoliton, $20,800 — State, $19300 



LiOB Angelea, April 28. 

(Drawing Population, 1,600,000) 

First-run houses experienced the 
Worst week they have bad this year. 
Rain Monday night and prac- 
tically all day Wednesday, be- 
sides the departure of a large num- 
ber of people who are returning to 
their homes in the east 

The Metropolitan, playing Zane 
Grey's "Code of the West," experi- 
enced probably the lowest week's 
business that It baa had In over 
■ix months. 

The Egyptian, playing "The Iron 
Horse." akldded below $20,000. A 
good portion of the business the 
Egyptian draws comes fronl within 
a 20-mne radius. Unless weather 
conditions are pleasant folks do not 
travel for their amusement. 

"Zander the Great." which opened 
for a run at the Crlterloh, got oft 
to a most auspicious start. Wjth the 
plugging of the Hearst papers and 
Ann Pennington added as a stage 
attraction the house did far Better 
than It has done within the paAt '^wo 
months. However, had not the 
weather hurt it It is likely that its 
gross would have been enhanced 
at least $3,000 on the week. Penny 
will remain at the house during the 
entire run of the picture, which is 
expected to be around six w«eks. 
She does only three shows a day 
though five are given. 

At the Million Dollar "The Span-, 
lard" played only three days, with 
.business rather poor and the total 
'running to around $3,000. The 
house was closed until Friday for 
the premiere of Gloria Swanson in 
"Madame Sans Gene." The house 
was scaled for the occasion at $1.10 
to $3.80, with several thousand peo- 
ple turned away. 

Buster Keaton in "Seven Chances" 
at Loew's State was somewhat of a 
disappointment. The picture did 
not do nearly so wsll as did the 
preceding two Keatop offerings, 
with the business falling below 
$20,000, 4>onsiderable of a surprise. 
The stage presentation that included 
"Balto" and his master, Gunnar 
Kasson, possibly aided a bit in 
draVing, as several stunts were used 
and special parties were held by 
organizations interested in the ven- 
ture of tbs dog and Its master In 

"The Air Mail" moved from the 
Metropolitan to the Rlalto. and was 
an out-and-out flop, with the pic- 
ture on its first four days only 
' drawing around $1,000, very poor 
for this house. Seems as though 
the house Is too close to the Metro- 
politan and cannot b« used for sec- 
ond runs. 

Miller's Poorest Week 

Miller's with "The Denial" had 
possibly the poorest week In its his- 
tory. The first four days averaged 
less than $100 daily, which put the 
bouse into the red very heavy. 

"Dangerous Innocence," a Uni- 
-• Tersal special, was at the Forum. 
Seems as though Laura La Plante 
featured, is a good box office bet 
in the vicinity, with the picture 
starting off at a great clip on the 
•pening Saturday and Sunday, and 
only stopped by the bad weather, 
otherwise Indications were that 
business would have b«en close to 
a record for the bouse. 

"Porta of Call," a Fox product, 
was the feature at the Cameo. K6- 
mund Lowe was starred in this pic- 
ture, and locally means nothing so 
far as the box office is concerned, 
with the house doing negligible 
business as well as showing a loss 
•n the engagement. 

Estlmatss for Last Week 

California — "The Cloud Rider' 
<l,000; 37-86) (All star). An inde- 
pendent of no strength, $2,600. 

Million Dollar — "The Spaniard" 
<F. P.) (2,200; 25-85). Too much 
Interest In Swanson picture. For 
last three days total gross $3,000. 
"Madame San Gene" (F. P.) with 
tl-30 top si>ecial opening Friday, 
dean sell out with Saturday and 
Sunday business almost capacity at 
all shows. Intake for three days, 
111,200. 

Matropolltsn— "Code of the West" 
<F. P.) (3,700; 26-«6). Out and out 
flop, playing to rery poor business 
throughout week, $20,800. 

Qrauman's Egyptian — "The Iron 
Horse" (Foqk) (SO'LeS). Weather 
primary cause for business skidding, 
•• good portion of trade of this 
kouse oomes from neighboring com- 
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"SANS GENE" TOPS BALTO. 



Swanson Film $15,000 at Century— 
"Romola" Wilts and Houss Burns. 



Baltimore, April 28. 

•nomola" wilted rapidly during 
the second of Its two weeks' run at 
the Lyceum. Ushered In by the 
Misses GIsh In person, it got off to a 
good start, but failed to build. 

"Madame Sans Gene" at the Cen- 
tiirv wa.i p.firoHW handled by the 
Whltehurst publicity department. 
and beat the previous Ssv:uija» 
gross here. 

It was a week heavy with nitnors 
of Impending new theatres. No Ises 
than three big first run houses were 
projected. All are still in the ether 
stage, and m.ay remain there. 
Estimates for Last Week 

Lyceum — (50-1.50). "Romola." 
?nd week. Failed to build and de- 
rllned steadily after first week. Out 
Friday. House destroyed by fire 
early Saturday. 

' Century — (3,300; 30-7S). "Madame 
Sans Gene." S wanton, a house fa- 
vorite, and Sardou scenario topped 
her previous figures by a thousand, 
with a total of $15,000. 

Nevn— (1,900; 26-60). "Secrets of 
the Night." Klrkwood and Bellamy 
featured. Press voted it good mys- 
tery, but box office failed to respond 
and house figures slipped $2,000 for 
a gross of $8,000. 

Metropolitan— (1,600; 15-50). "My 
Wife and I." Evidently "Uncle 
Tom's Cabin" Isn't the only Stowe 
script with a box office kick. Busi- 
ness reported exceptionally good 
with this one. 

Hippodrome — (8,200; 26-75). "The 
Painted Flapper" and vaudeville. 
Klrkwood featured In billing, but a 
Charleston contest was the big txcj-, 
tor In the draw. About $10,000. 

Parkway— (1,400; 25-60). "Com- 
ing Through." Previously shown 
at the downtown Century, this film 
displayed greater box office - Tatue 
here than several recent first rUns; 
$6,000 reported. 

Garden— (2.800; 25-50). Daugh- 
ters of the Night" and vaudeville. 
No broncho-busting favorite In this 
one and business eased off to 
$10,000. 

This Week 

Century, "The Spaniard"; New, 
"The Last I.*ugh"; Metropolitan. 
"Excuse Me"; Garden, "Let 'Er 
Buck"; PaFkway, "Code of the 
West." 



THERMO AT 8S HURTS 
CUVE; STATE $15,000 

Beaches Get Verdict Over Film 

Houses— "7 Chances" $10,- 

500— Hipp Drops $4,000 



Cleveland, April S8. 
(Drawing Population, 1,500,000) 

Just when the theatres began to 
look like a synagogue on Yom Kip- 
pur along comes a visitor who 
hasn't been here in 39 years, and he 
made the same theatres look like n 
big league ball park on Xmas Day. 
K. O. ileat -decided to warm the 
cockles of the hearts of the bathing 
beach sheiks and sent the mercury 
to 88 on the old thermo. That's 
mid-July weather in this bailiwick 
and helps the receipts about as 
much as a mothcr-ln-law on a 
party with her son-in-law and an- 
other woman's daughter. 

This weather stuck around from 
Wednesday until count-up night, 
and was still doing a NurmI on 
Sunday. 

SstimatM for Last Wssk 

Stlllmsn— (1,600; 40-75). Second 
week of "Great Divide" did all 
right until the breath of the South 
came along. Around $10,000. 

Allen— (3.300; SO'60). Anniver- 
sary week program, headed by Bus- 
ter Keaton In "Seven Chances," 
wasn't strong enough, even with 
the assistance of the Spltalny Or- 
chestra, to buck the heat. Around 
$10.S00, which Is 'way off. 

Stats— (3,900; 16-50). "Ths Air 
Mall" with Loew vaudeville, the 
sure-fire money-getting conrblna- 
tion at this baby, allowed the re- 
ceipts to emulate the swallow who 
knows wl^re to fly. Around $16,000. 
About five "gees" off. 

Hipp — (4,000; 26-60). "Dangsrous 
Innocence," surrounded by vaude- 
ville, flnlshbd a split week policy to 
about $10,000; about $4,000 off the 
usual run. 

Keith's East 106th— (2.500; 26-50). 
"Head Winds" and six acts of va- 
riety couldn't stand off the weather. 
About $8,600, and not s« good. 

Park— (2,900; 26-40). "Adventure 
didn't get over $6,000. 

Circis— (1.400; 26-40). Th« "Sal- 
vation Hunters" picked a good spot 
for an alibi, as they can point with 
pride to the other houses that ac- 
companied them on the downward 
trend. What little business came in 
credit to Emerson Gill's outfit. 
About $2,000. 



X-0 STABJEUNG GILBEBT 

Following Jack Gilbert oompletlng 
his work In the forthcoming pro- 
duction of "The Merry Widow." It 
Is said that Metro-Goldwyn will 
star him In a plcturlxatlon of "The 
Student Prince." the Shubert op- 
eretta. 

M-G Is said to hold an option on 
the picture rights of th<: "Prince." 
which Is altogether probable, as 
Lee Shubert is a dti^pctor In the pio- 
t«re firm. 



munltles. pusinesa, however, for 
the length of time picture In house 
fairly good. $18.0Q0. 

Loew's Statd— "Seven Ctiances" 
(M.-G.) (2.400; 16-85). This Bus- 
ter Keaton did not create any furore 
with buslnes sabout poorest he lias 
done in this house for tbrse pic- 
tures playing there In last year, 
$19,300. 

Criterion — "Zander the tfreat" 
(Cosmo.) (1,600; 40-86) with Ann 
Pennington ' bolstering this Marlon 
Davles feature drew well, opening 
Saturday night with most of those 
present being guests. Picture In 
first eight days. $lS,i00. 

Forum — "Dangerous Innocence" 
(U.) (1,800; 26-86). Laura La PUnte 
good bet in this territory, helped to 
stimulate business considerably. 
$5,900. 

Miller's — "The Denial" (M.-G.) 
(•00; 26-75). Folks sort of denied 
themselves privilege of going to this 
house last week to see second run 
picture. Results lowest house has 
had as yet. $700. 

Cameo —* "PorU of CJaJl" (Fox) 
(800; 25-36). Though weather wot 
several days, very few made this 
house their port of calL $l,t00. 

Rialto— "The Air Mail" (F. P.) 
(900; 36-66). Exceedingly low gross. 
$1,400. 



Okla. Witnesses to testify 
In Boss-F. P. **TruaV* Suit 

In the $629,575 treble damages 
suit on Sherman anti-trust law 
charges by Joseph C. Boss against 
the Famous Players-Lasky Corp. 
and others. Judge Knox in the Fed- 
eral Court of New York has ruled 
that Boss be given an opportunity 
to present his testimony via wit- 
nesses In McAIester, Okla. Accord- 
ingly, an open commission has been 
ordered so that Boss' witnesses need 
not travel to New York, but testify 
befpre the commission in theif home 
town. 

Boss' complaint against F. .P.-L., 
Adolph Zukor, Jesse L. Lasky, Jules 
B. Brulatour, Frank A. Garbutt, 
Cecil B. DeMllIe. Daniel Frohman, 
Em 11 B. Shauer, Eugene Zlikor, Sid- 
ney R. Kent. William H. EnglUh, 
Frederick- O. Lee, Maurice L. 
Wertheim. Gayer O. Dominlck. Felix 
E. Kaha and Theodore F. Whit- 
marsh, complains that he had the 
Paramount fllm franchise in Mc- 
AIester for his Fotosho theatre but 
that the defendants took over the 
Palace and went Into direct opposi- 
tion to put him out of business. 






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KABT K. MINTEB AND MOTHER 

Los Angeles, April 28. 

Althoogh saying she was through 
with Hollywood and her mother, 
Mary Miles MInter. after an absence 
from last August, returned here to 
come to the bedside of her grand- 
mother, Mrs. Julia Branch Miles, 
who has been very 111. 

Miss MInter was met at the de- 
pot by ber mother, Mrs. Margaret 
Shelby. 



LEONABD RS-SIOirS WITH H.-G. 

Iioa Ancsles, April 28. 
Robert Z. Leonard, who completes 
his ooiTtract wUh Metro-Goldwyn 
upon the completion of "Time, the 
Comedian." has re-entered into a 
new contract with that organization 
by which he will make five pictures 
within a year. 



McVICKERS, AT $20,000, LOSERI; 
HRST UNDER B. & K. HANDLING 



Poor Judgment in Achrertising Display Accounted 
for Light Showing-Chicago Theatre Did $45,000 
— "Romola" and "Rag Man" Go Out 



PROVIDENCE STRUGGLING 



strand 



and Victory Lead at %7MO— 
'Sans Qeno'^ Only Fair 



' Providence, April 2t. 

(Drawing Population, 800,0(M)) 

"Charley's Aunt," . held over a 
week at the Rlalto, did better than 
any otlver holdover played here In 
some time, although the house 
gross, as expected, was slightly off. 

The Strand and the Victory re- 
covered somewhat from their un- 
explained postrLenten llgbt hi/ and 
were tied for the cream of the town. 

"Madame Sans Geoe." although 
doing fairly at the uptown Modem, 
failed to even approach breaking 
any records. - 

Usst Week's Estimates 

Majestic— (2.800; 10-16-26-46). 
"The Spaniard" (Paramount) and 
"What Three Men Wanted" (SUte 
rights). F.-P. fllm failed to click as 
well as expected. Off, but not badly, 
at $7,000. 

8tr«nd->-2.200; 16-26-40). "The 
Midnight Girl" and "The Parasite" 
(both State rights). At $7,600, fair- 
ly good week, but nothing to brag 
over. 

Victory — (1,960; 10-15-26-40). 
"The Mad Whirl" (Universal) and 
"The Denial" (Metro-Goldwyn). 
Unusual for this hou8« to feature 
U fllm over M-G release. Trifle be- 
low average, $7,500. 

Modern — (1.600; 10-16-26-40). 
"Madame Sans Gene" (F-P). 
Money-maker, but didn't draw as 
well as hoped 'despite good press 

Rialto — (1,448: 10-16-26-40). 
"Charley's Aunt" (First Ave days), 
with "Rscompense" (Warner Bros.) 
and "Playing with Souls" (First 
National) opening Saturday. About 
$300 off i^t $4,600. , ,. . . . , 

This Week . • . ^ 

Majestic. "One Way Street" and 
"The Goose Hangs High"; E. F. 
Albce, "Romola"; Strand, "The 
Boomerang" and "The Fatal Mis- 
take"; Victory. "Head Winds" and 
"The Saddle Hawk"; Modern. "His 
Supreme Moment" and "Stop Flirt- 
ing"; Rialto, "Recompense" and 
"Playing with Souls." 



$300 Fines and Sentences; 
Storihsr Without Pennit 

Fines and Jail sentences Imposed 
by the court upon New York men 
for storing Alms without a permit 
have caused the handlers of the 
canned goods no end of concern and 
greater precaution Is now being 
taken around the buildings where 
Alms are stored. 

Inspector Mejorrieta of the Fire 
Prevention Bureau, as a result of a 
persona] tour of 729 7th avenue 
where many films are handled, ar- 
raigned Pl^illp Lewis, S4, 214 west 
91st street. before Magistrate 
Brough In Manhattan last week. He 
was fined $800 or 20 days, did not 
pay and was committed, but after 
reaching Jsiil decided to pay the 
fine and was released. 

Another $800 fine was paid by 
Joseph A. Malcolm. 24* Bradhurst 
avenue, who had films stored at 244 
West 49th street without a permit. 

The fire l-spector In court tes- 
tified that 6,000 feet of infiammable 
films were found at 729 7th Avenue. 

It Is reported other buildings 
adjacent to Times Square are being 
inspected. 



Colleen Moore en President's Yacht 
Washington, April 28. 

Today Colleen Moore is having the 
distinction of being the first pic- 
ture star to be entertained aboard 
the President's yacht, "Mayflower." 

The oflncers of the vessel having 
given a luncheon In her honor. 



Cniicago, April 28. 

Golnt along unmolested by 
weather, the sudden rise of the tem« 
peratiu-e Interfered somewhat wlt& 
the box-offices last week. That ii 
the point of argument the majority 
of the managers are attributing \» 
the poor showings made, exceptlnc 
at the Chicago. ^ 

MeVickers, with a stupendont 
stage program coupled with Jack 
London's "Adventure." suffered Ba> 
terially through the mishandling 
of the presentation. The latter was 
a "Flower Show." elaborately prs» 
sented, with fresh cut flowers be- 
decking the stage. The scene was 
effective, but the Dublicity man In 
his advertising failed to bring out 
that, the stage spectacle did not 
solely consist of a flower display, 
but Included talent. The name 
"Flower Show" was spread all over 
the ad, with the picture receiving 
little recognition, and the names of 
the various turns practically lost in 
the layout. MeVickers' receipts 
tumbled to the lowest flgure in 
months, barely reaching $20,000. 
With that gross and the vast 
amount expended In putting on the 
presentation, the house for the first 
time showed a loss under the B. 
and K, management. 

"Romola" hit the rocks again and 
was taken off Sunday. The picture 
got off to a poor start on its open- 
ing week, but showed Improvement 
following, but last week saw a 
tremendous decline, which necessi- 
tated its removal. The new Swan- 
son feature, "Madame Sana Gene,", 
opened Monday at the Roosevelt for 
a run. ,. ., 

Estimates for Last Week 

Chicsgo— "Sally" (Ist N.) (4,600; 
60-76). Corking good week consid- 
ering the , weather and everything. 
Zlegfeld's name used In conjunction' 
with feature proved established 
draw. With special Sunday morn- 
ing concert grossed $45,600. 

MeVickers — "Adventure" (F. P.) 
(2,400; BO-76). Bolstered by elabo- 
rate and expensive stage presenta- 
tion, house bad one of worst weeks 
under present njanagement (Bala- 
ban ft Kats). Fault attributed to 
poor display advertising. Hit low 
mark of $19,800. 

Monroe— "Wings of Youtfi" (Fox) 
(979; 60). Good feature for neigh- 
borhood house. Grossed* average 
business for small feature, getting 
$3,700. 

Orpheutn — "The Rag Man" (Mi- 
G., flnal week) (77«; 60). Showed 
remarkable results for first two 
weeks, but fell away last week, 
barely reschlng $6,500. 

Randolph — "Dangerous Innocence" 
(U.) (650; 46). Despite two strong 
names featured with this film, only 
grossed average, $3,800. 

Roosevelt— "Romola" (M.-G., flna^ 
week) (1,400; 50-60-76). After hit* 
ting on high during second week^ 
picture failed to continue, taking 
decided slump last week. $11,500. 



WESTEBN FA. ELECTIONS 

Washington, Pa.. April 28. 

Motion picture theatre owners 
trora Western Pennsylvania, West 
Virginia and Ohio attended the flftb 
annual convention of the Motion 
Picture Owners of Western Penn- 
sylvania here last Thursday and 
Friday. 

An annual honor was extended te 
Henry W. Oauldlng of Pittsburgh 
when he was elected permanent 
chairman of all conventions for a 
term of 99 years. 

Officers elected were D. A. Harris, 
Harris Amusement Company, Pitts- 
burgh, president: M. A. Rosen- 
bloom, vice-president; M. B. Nadler, 
treasurer; Fred J. Herrington, sec- 
retary .and M. A. Rosenberg, W. R. 
Wheat, Jr., and Hyman Goldberg, 
directors. 



CrandalKs Latest snd Newsst Houss 

Washington, April 28. 

Harry Crandall will have a 1,600- 
seat house at the corner of Georgia 
Avenue and Farragut Streets I& the 
northwest residential district. 

Craadall recently took over the 
Home Theatre here. 



50 MOVING FEET OF ilAIFUKU MARU" SINKING 



International this week has released as part of Its film news 
service about 200 feet purporting to be scenes of the sinking oi the 
Japanese vessel "Ralfuku Maru" Tuesday, April 21. when 88 
Jap sailors went down with the boat 

Actually the International Insert has about 50 feet of the sinking. 
That Is quite vivid. A passenger on the Homeric, which stood by 
when the Jap boat went down, had a miniature motion picture 
camera. It took but M feet Following the flashing of the news 
of the sinking to New York several radios were received aboard 
from newspapers and news reels asking for pictures of the catas- 
trophe. One offer was for $2,000 to anyone with a moving picture 
of it 



Wednesday, April 20, 1925 



PICTURES 



VARIETY 



87 



"SANS GENE" GIVES RIVOLI TOP RECORD; 
$41,300 WITH EXTRA SHOW DAILY 



TOPEKA CRITICAL 



Didr't Want "Meredith," und Dis- 
liked Colleen Moore'a Role 



^wanson Picture Understood to Be at House for 
' Month— Did $47,855 On 8 Days— "My Son" 
Well Up at Strand with $28,500 



"Madame Sans Gene" started off 
in a manner which shattered all 
expectations. In seven days, aregru- 
j^ week, its flrst, the nev Gloria 
fwanson i|«b|cle did |41,S0Q, which 
^oke the Rivoll's house reeord by 
fS.OOO, <ind meant standing room 
tfracticaily at every showing;. Com- 
muutively, -this accomplishment 
Mands with' any on Broadway, and 
considering the period of the year, 
tt surpnsswi any per-seat business 
•ver don^ on "the street;** That's 
what film men say. 

To attain this gross the Rivoli 
gave B« extra show every day, 
opening at 10:30 a.m. to big houses, 
and by noon daily there was a line. 
The picture is in the Rivoli for a 
riionth, aocording to present plans. 
■With probably two or three weeks to 
toPow at the Rlalto. 
.* "Romola," at the Capitol, did 
enough to be held over. The film 
at legit itrieea in the Geofge M. 
Cohan ' had played there for 16 
weeks as an exploitation stunt. In 
other cities it also fell down as a |2 
film. 

"My Son," at the Strand, did a 
good week's business, |28,500. yet 
this was not what was expected, 
for the film was greeted with the 
best notices any First- National has 
receiyed in some months, and in the 
trade is regarded as their best film 
in some nme. But its figure was 
good an<f, considering the recent 
eclipse which Nazlmova has suf- 
fered through appearing In several 
flop Alms, thoroughly satisfactory. 
This week the widely circulated 
newspaper serial, 'Chlckle." is at the 
Strand in reel form and doing well. 
"The Wizard of Oz." Larry 
Semon's comedy special, did nearly 
as well in its second a^ 'n , its flrst 
week. That the picture was held 
oyef after doing but |14,000 In the 
first week 'Was the cccaslom for B\fT- 
prlse, but It was said that no other 
picture was available f&r the house, 
and in view of the recent series of 
dismal flops which 4|. S. Moss has 
recently experienced rtiere, the re- 
tention of "Qt' for the additional 
week turned obt nicely. This film 
received some wide exploitation i«i 
New York, which no doubt helped it. 
Eijfinnates for Last Week 
Astor — "Free and Equnl" Hat nnd 
final week: (1,131; |1.«5-|2.30). 
Ten-year-old fllm did pitiful week, 
opening on paper Sunday night and 
getting jeers and laughter. A. H. 
Woods took it off the shelf and put 
it in the Astor on sharing terms. 

Cameo— "Charley's Aunt" (P. D. 

C.) (649; SO-85). Still running, and 

althougb business has dropped 

slightly. $6,800 flne figure. Indefl- 

-nite, with "William Tell," foreign 

'- film, to follow. 

. Capitol— "Romola'jAM. G.) (5.540: 
? |0-1.6fi. bid big bu^neis, sufficient 
^ to be retained for additional week. 
^ Remarkable in view of poor show- 
ing made in legit bouse at $2 top. 
"Romola" is M. Q.'s releases for new 
season. 

Centrtl— "The Fool- (For) (922; 
55-99). Disappointment In New 
York, bat trade never figured it as 
big town picture. Still looked on 
as great small town stuff. Last 
.. Week $5,000 on grind policy. 

Colony— "Wizard of Oz" (Chad- 
Wick) (r.980: 50-85-99). Second 
. Week "Wixard" held up nicely to 
$13,600. about a $500 drop from 
preceding week. However, $14,000 
in, Colony is but fair business when 
theatre can hold more than twice 
as much. 

Criterion — "Grass" (F. Ip.) (608; 
$1.65). CAll It what they please, but 
it's doing business. $10,025 is flne 
figure for season. Trade steady and 
summer continuance confidently ex- 
pected. 

Piccadilly — "Recompense" (War- 
ners) (1,360: 50-85-99). This sequel 
to "Simon Called Peter" novel was 
expected to draw and did well at 
$14,T85. House gets several tJnl- 
versals shortly In row, and their 
holding up will mean much to both 
Ochs and Laemmle's new "White 
List," which hasn't been thoroughly 
tested in first runs. 
' R iaito— ''Tides of Passion" (Vita- 
graph) (1,960; 50-85-99). Mae Marsh 
'Vehicle revealed pitiful drawing 
powers, getting just imder $12,000 



Swanson $15,000 Last 
Week; Tahnadge $13,500 

Washington, April 28. 

(Estimated Population, 450,000; 

150,000 Colored) 
The "u^" were way up and the 
"downs" way down the past week. 
Hot weather came with an awful 
wallop, and where it cut in in one 
instance, in the case of the other 
three tt did not do any damage 
whatsoevei*. Nothing could have 
stopped the mob to see "Madame 
Sans Oene," nor could anything stop 
it from waiting: in -long lines to see 
Norma Talmadge in "The Lady." 

Eninor Oiyn's "Man and Maid" did 
well at the Palace, as this particu- 
lar authoress has quite a following 
here among those who like to see 
the leading man fondling and kiss- 
ing "my lady's" glove. 

The week at the Rlalto with War- 
ner Bros.' "On Thin Ice" skidded 
considerably, getting back to the 
low figure that has caused all sorts 
of worry at the house. 

Estimates for Last Week 

Columbia — Gloria Swanson in 
"Madame Sans Gene" (F. P.) (1,282; 
35-50). Not particularly otrorrg pic- 
ture, with paying guests stating 
that had it not been for Swanson 
they would have been "stung"; $15,- 
000; held over. 

Metropolitan — Norma Talqiadge, 
"The Lady" (1st N.) (1,542; 35-50). 
Would have gotten all ladies but for 
Swanson. Good $13,509. 

Palace— "Man and Maid." After 
the two above, if budget wasn't en- 
tirely exhausted for that week's 
amusements, Elinor Glyn got them 
in. Seemed close to $12,000. 

Rialto — "On -Thin Ice" (Warner 
Bros.) (1.987; SS-50). Onslaught of 
the record -br#aldng heat plus oppo- 
sition. Just above $7,000. 
This Week 

Columbia, "Madame Saps Oene" 
(F. P.): Metropolitan, Richard Bar- 
thelmess in "New Toys" (1st N.); 
Palace, "Proud Flesh" (M.-O.); 
RItflto, "Fifth Avenue Models" (U.). 

WheaUey Given 14 Years; 
Pl|»ded Guilty to Forgery 

- . , .^ ,Ix>8 Angeles, Xpril 28. 

Charles Wheatly, scenario writer, 
pleaded guilty on a charge of forg- 
ery here recently and was sentenced 
to 14 years In prison, bjr Sui>erior 
Court Judge Drumm, at Santa Ana. 

Folsom. is alleged to have cashed 
'$•,000 1q w^^thiess checks on vari- 
ous Los Angeles banks. 



HOUDAY HELPS BOSTON; 
"SAMS4XNE," ^0,000 

Swanson's Top Gross for 

Beantown — Hot Weather 

and Daylight Saving 



COSTUMES 

F"OR hire: 

I^RODtrCTIONS 
B\rr,01TATI0N8 
PRE:-iE.NTATION3 

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1437 B'way. Tel. 5580 Pen. 



|2,000 THEATRE ROBBEBT 

Sometime between 11 p. m. Sun- 
'day and $ a. m. Monday burglars 
entered the Belmont, Belmont and 
Blast Tremont avenues, Bronx, and 
rlfied the safe 6f $2,000 In cash, the 
receipts of Saturday and Sunday, 
while $260. in change In another 
compartment was overlooked. 



Boston, April 28. 

(Drawing Population, 900,0(X)) 

Although the managers of the 
local picture hous&s figured them- 
selves in for a tough week, with 
dayliglit saving time and the warm 
weather coming together, they got 
some consolation last week, with 
the local holiday (Monday) putting 
business up very high. 

At the State and Fenway the 
report was the same. At the State 
the best business any Gloria Swan- 
son picture ever turned In was re- 
corded, with the gross topping $20,- 
000. 

At the Fenway the biggest single 
day's business the house ever got 
was reported with "The Spaniard." 
Close to $9,000 for the week was 
about $1,000 above the normal fig- 
ure at this season. 

It is figured that in houses scaled 
like the Fenway and State daylight 
saving means a loss of about $100 
a day. Warm weather is a n°.uch 
more serious proposition. 

Last Week's Estimates 

Fenway — (1,500; 50-75). Close to 
$9,000 with "The Spaniard." 

State— (4,000; 50-75.) "Madame 
Sans Gene," better than $20,000. 

Park — "Romola." Holiday busi- 
ness bettered gross; over $8,000. 



Topeka. April 28. 
(Drawing population, 70,000) 

U was a sad week for the big pic- 
t: es and no alibi to give for the 
II PS unless it might have been a 
s iwcr or two. 

■Janice Meredith" showing at the 
C"< .',y first run at 25c. scored the 
bl^;,'est dia-ippointmont. High school 
students were ordered to review the 
j)lcture as a part of their history 
les.sons. Stores tied up witit it, and 
the town was plastered, but historic 
melodrama seems to have had its 
day. Not even normal business was 
registered. 

Leatrice Joy was declared to be 
out of place in iier role in "The 
Dressmaker from Paris," and the 
fans who went to see Ernest Tor- 
rence declared he was not given a 
chance. All left was the gown 
.show, and gown shows have also 
run their limit it would seem. 

Stock and vaudeville were the 
only forms of amusement that held 
good business. 

Estimates for Last Week 

Isic — (40; 700). "The Dress- 
maker from Paris." Flop, doing far 
less than anticipated. $1,400. 

Orpheum — (30; 800). Colleen 
Moore declared out of place in a 
Nazlmova role in "Flirting with 
Love"; fans also complaining of 
poor title. Added attractions held 
business at nearly normal. '"The 
Good Bad Boy" last half only liked 
foe work of Forest Robinson, but 
Graves comedy, "Breaking the Ice," 
a scream, held business for week, 
$1,700. . 

Coxy (36: 400). "Janice Meredith" 
fiopped for some unexplained rea- 
son. Critics declared it better than 
America." Business under $1,200. 



WARHELDTOPS 
FRISCO, $21000 



Granada Still Off 
$18,000— California 
Okay at $17,500 



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Am. Legion Trailer 

Washington. April 28. 

Jack Connolly, of the Hays' oflSce 
here. Is now a picture director, and 
In a good cause, too, that of help- 
ing along the endowment drive for 
$5,000,000 of the American Legion. 
Recently the Legion went to the ex- 
hibitors throughout Virginia asking 
for their assistance in putting 
across this drive, which Is to aid 
the neody ex-soldiera and tb« or> 
phaned, children of soldiers. They 
were told that, if they suppUed a 
trailer it would run In. Jack Con- 
nolly got hold o{ J. C. Brown, In- 
temallonal News Reel man here, 
and between the two of them they 
got out a 600-foot trailer for the 
Legion, which went over so big 
In Virginia that a request came 
from headquarters in Indianapolis 
for more prints. 

Today Connolly saw 41 of these on 
their way, to be shown all over the 
United States. 



Criterion President's Bad Check 
New Bedford. Mass., April 28. 

A scenario writer for Criterion 
Pictures, Inc., was paid for her work 
by a valueless check of $200, the 
Corn Exchange Bank of New York 
City charges in a suit against 
Stanley J. RoUo, former president 
Of Criterion. The suit was heard 
in civil session here, but the case 
has been continued to May 5. 

The bank alleges that Rollo made 
and delivered to Dollie ' SulIIvcn a 
check for $200 on the Safe Deposit 
National Bank on Sept. 27, 1924, In 
payment for a scenario. 8h« In- 
dorsed the check to the plaintiff, but 
It was not honored by the Safe De- 
posit National Bank. The Com 
Exchange Bank says that after the 
check was returned it gave due no- 
tice to Rollo and It now seeks to 
recover the $200 and interest. 

The defense contends that the 
corporation and not Mr. Rollo per- 
sonally is responsible for the check., 



New Manager at RiafTo, Wash. 

Washington, April 28. 
Still another change has been 
made at Unlversal's Rlalto. on 9th 
Street. Harold Bassett, house man- 
ager, who succeeded Robert X<ong, 
Is now "out." James V. Carney, the 
latest to hold the job, comes here 
from the Broad way -Strand in De- 
troit. Mr. Bassett, it is stated, Is to 
be transferred to another house. 



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Helen and Dolores Costello, 
daughters of Maurice Costello, make 
their screen debut with the Warner 
Bros, shortly. The girls left the 
"Scandals" in Chicago to go to the 
coast with their mother for pictures. 

Costello Is currently playing 
vaudeville In a sketch. 



BROTHER STARRING BROTHER 

Los An~eles, April 28. 

Warren Kerrigan is to be starred 
in a series of Western pictures un- 
der the management of his brother, 
Wallace W. Kerrigan. The latter is 
now negotiating with First National 
for a release. 

The pictures are to be made at 
the United Studios. 



Figure means several thousand loss 
for house. 

Rivoii — "Madame Sans Gene" (F. 
P.) (2,200; 60-85-99). "Blood and 
Sand" with $83,000 formerly held 
the house record. "Sana Gene" fig- 
ure last week on seven-day stretch 
was $41,300. In eight days (opened 
on Saturday) figures were $47,855. 

Strand — "My Son" (First Natl.) 
(2.900: 35-65-85). This Stage play 
adaptation didn't go over • Usual 
business for gpo«' fllm, which means 
that legit version didn't send mucjh 
trade. "My Son" rated good film 
and better than $28,500 would indi- 
cate. Heavy opposi/ioh must bje 
considered. 



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i;.iclusive Crutki^wick ArtUt-»nd master of the guitar. 
.My vocal recorns.with guitar accompaniment are leading the list for 
I'nin.'^wlck vocal' rM^'Ases. 

JuBt concluding 30'wceW»-^< the better grade motion picture the- 
atres In the -Middle^Wfcst. . • 

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San Francisco, April 28. 

Following the Impetus of last 
week's big business of "Sally" and 
the Fanchon and Marco stage pres- 
entation. Loew's Warfleld again 
swept into the lead wiih the biggest 
gross of the town with the Metro- 
Goldwyn production of Buster Kea- 
ton in "Seven Chances." The 
Granada brought in its new musical 
director. Ralph Pollard, to follow 
Paul Ash. 

Max Dolin is still sharing honors 
with the feature pictures at the 
Callfomia. for the Dolin brand of 
music is well liked. 

Estimates for Last Week 
Leew'e Warfleld— Buster Keaton 
hasn't the best picture of his career 
In "Seven Chances." but the na- 
t ves liked it. and with the addi- 
tlon of the Lew Hutt fllm. "Wild 
Men and Beasts of Borneo," Bill 
Dooley as the star of the Fanchon 
and Marco act, and LIpschuItr eon- 
ducting the orchestra, this bouse 
got away with $21,000. 

California— A good campaign on 
RIcardo Cortei in "The Spaniard " 
(Paramount) gave this house a good 
week with $17,600. Shorter subjects 
and Max Dolin completed the pro 
gram. 

Granada— Zane Gray Is usually 
good for a solid week at this house 
but "Code of the West" (Para- 
naount) failed, probably because of 
the lack of big names. Consider- 
able attention paid to the stage act 
of Jack Partington, which Intro- 
duced Ralph PoIUrd m the leader 
of the Synco-Symphonlsti. Brought 
$18,000. 

ImpeWet— Final week of "Quo 
Vadls" (First National), at this 
house reached a toUl of $12,000. To 
be followed by Gloria Swanson In 
"Madame Sans Gene." 

Union Square— "The Last Laugh" 
held over for a second week. The 
kindness of the press helped this 
picture to very satisfactory busi- 
ness with $7,000. J. Aldrlch Lib- 
bey, 20 years ago a well-known 
light opera singer and the man to 
intro«uee Chartee K. Harris' "After 
the Ball Is OTer," in the make-up 
of Elmil Janninga as the porter of 
the film Is doing a bally-hoo out- 
side the theatre. Llbbey makes his 
home here and his acting ability 
gave a touch of dignity to the taak. 



Whether Theatre or Union 
Can Pick Orch. Leader 

Springfield, Mass., April 28. 

Just who Is :'ie actual leader of 
the orchestra In the Capitol The* 
atre here was the question that Ed- 
ward Hutohings was called upon to 
decide. He acted as special master 
in the case brought by Abraham 
Goodslde, president and general 
manager of the Capitol Theatre, 
Inc., against the Hampden County 
Musicians' Protective Union. The 
case was an equity proceeding, the 
issue of which was whether Mr. 
Goodslde or the union had the right 
to determine who should be the 
leader of the Capitol orchestra. 

Mr. Hutchings found that Fred A. 
Pullen was the choice of Mr. Good- 
side for director and was so desig- 
nated by hltn to the union. The 
master, also found that James Wal- 
dron was tlie choice oC the unl#n 
for leader and was so designated by 
the union to Mr. Goodslde. 

"I make no finding as to whether 
the choice of the leader for the 
Capitol theatre orchestra," Mr. 
Hutchings' report says, "could be 
made by the plaintiff alone or by 
the respondents individually or col- 
lectively, viewed In the light of the 
relations existing between the 
plaintiff and the respondents at the 
time the plaintiff engaged Mr. Pul- 
len as leader (last fall) and the 
rights accruing and obligations then 
owing to each from the other or 
others, believing the determination 
of the person or persons having the 
right to such choice t> be a ques- 
tion of law on the pleading and the 
facts set forth in this report." 

The controversy In which Mr. 
Goodslde became Involved with the 
union Is said to ha^e been caused 
by bis engaging Mr. Pullen at the 
time ^he latter came to Sprin^Tield 
last fall. 



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MISSOURI 

St. Louis, April 25. 

Prom soup to nuta the bill that 
opened at this house today Is very 
Kood. It ran 12 minutes over two 
hours. 

Opening was a 3-minute organ 
•olo, "Swanee Butterfly," to which 
a tenor sang. Selections from "II 
Trovatore" (Verdi) were given by 
Mr. Llttau for his overture. The 
crowd approv«d heartily of his 
choice, for his men took two bows, 
and etill the applause continued 
Into the fllm following. 

A local touch was given in the 
International News shots of the 
Missouri Magazine by the bcenes of 
Mayor Kiel's dei>arture from his 
office after 12 years, and the new 
mayor, Victor Miller. Al^o, who- 
ever Ig responsible for thcce beint 
no aviation views aaiong the clips 
from the news weekly deserves 
credit for his Innovation. A rathe 
Review tour through' Washington, 
D. C, waa also part of the maga- 
kine. The entire unit took up 10 
minutes. 

Roy Mack, who produced the 
"Broadway Frolic" of last week, of- 
fered the second edition of his "Chi- 
cago Follies" as the presentation. 
It opened with "Crossword Papa," 
sung by Mirth Mack and a chorus pt 



to like this one. But the set was a 
nifty. 

"A Spanish Fantasy," by Coster 
and Rich, was another score for 
these dancers. They were splendid, 
and their whirling finish got them a 
big hand. They eptered through a 
parted black scrim curtain and had 
a yellow spot all through. A bur- 
lesque by Messrs. Morton and Mayo, 
in cabbk^ero and senorlta costumes, 
respectively, was the biggest hit of 
the show, however, for their comic 
dance was great, especially where 
la hermosa kicks off her shoe! 

"A Desert Isle" was sung by Miss 
McClure and Barrette, both in white 
hunting outfits, even unto turlwins. 
The drop rises, disclosing a native 
village scene, dancing girls and the 
king and queen seated about a Are. 
The king was completely black, ex- 
cept for his hands. The girls, led by 
Mirth Mack, danced and sang 
"Happy Hottentots." This ' ehtlre 
company came on for the finale, 
closing \Yith the last strains of their 
song by the pair of hunters. Twen- 
ty-five minutes. 

Expecting the usual type of pola 
Negri picture, this reviewer waa 
mightily pleased with "The Charm- 
er," and for this he forgives Pola 
all her past perforiy^nces. The fea- 
ture ran exactly one hour. A Sen- 
nett'Pathe comic, "He Who Gets 
Smacked'k (23 minutes) and a 



10. A white puzzle, superimposed N.^^jnut^ trailed oh "Madame Sans 



on a black ba^drop, was the scene, 
and the erlrls' checkered costumes 
carried the theme further. The run- 
way Just in front of the pit was 
used for this number for the third 
week in succession. Except for otie 
chorister being out of step through- 
out the turn was neatly done. Peggy 
McCIure next sang "Je Vous Almee". 
for her usual register. A buck and 
wing by Jack Barrett was good. z 
A quartet of colored lanterns were 
lowered above a darkened stage for | held 
"'Neath the Japanese Moon," the 
following number. The lightf grad- 
ually came on, revealing a pretty 
set of a deep blue backdrop with a 
silvery moon. A pagoda and more 
lanterns were props. Four man- 
nequins ctupidly paraded across the 
runway, and then six fan girls 
came on to shuffle about and event- 
ually ^quat aloncr the runway as 
Barrett* entered, dressed In what 
seemingly was a band master's uni- 
form, ^or a solo. No one seemed 



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CAPITOL, CHICAGO 

Chicago. April St. 
Without the aid of a "name" at- 
traction, last week's stage contribu- 
tion by Francis A. Mahgan, the 
production manager, stood out as 
worth-while entertainment for a 
picture audience. 

The last show Wednesday night 
capacity. The program is 



on a lawn with four girls engaging 
in children's i>astimes. This was 
followed by a duet of "Moonlijrht 
and Roses," effectively mung by 
David Reese, tenor, and Iiola Sco- 
fleld, soprano. A sextet of girls 
introduced a timely dance executed 
in unison. "Miami Shore" was a 
quartet rendition backed by a male 
chorus of IX. The scene was lav- 
ishly presented, cleverly costumed 
and expertly staged. 

Jane ("Taps") McKenna looked 
as If she had just stepped out of a 
dancing school where she concluded 
a course' of hard-shoe dancing. The 
girl employs a very ordinary rou- 
tine, with her steps hard to distlp- 
gulsh. The flfe and drum exception 
at the finish was the feature. If it 
weren't for the "Dixie" melody that 
accompanied the interlude Jier ef- 
forts would have been a total loss. 
The fourth episode waa an under 
the seas novelty with a baritone 
solo by Virgil Johannsen and sup- 
planted by mermaids and water 
nymphs. The vocal contribution 
consisted of "A King of the Vikings 
Am I." with the nymphs doing their 
stuff behind a scrim. 

The initial appearance of Banks 
Kennedy at the organ was unrav- 
eled with an introductory number 
accompanied by slides that con- 
tained a comedy vein. Kennedy is 
a corking good organist &nd his 
novelty seemed to connect solidly. 
David Reese reappeared, offering a 
medley of i>0pular numbers with 
several types of athletic tflrls ap- 
pearing' through a mysterious re- 
volving Aoor which formed an Illu- 
sion. George and Mae La Fevre 
Introduced "The Argentine Tango" 
in "one." They are fair exponents 
of the latter, with the whirlwind 
finish being depended upon to put 
them across. 

A huge golden cage situated on 
a pedestal disclosed Lola Scofleld 
singing "Blue Bird Land." This was 
backed up by Pashay and Margl 
whistlers, and a chorus of eight 
dancing blue birds dressed in blue 
plume outfits with canary colored 
fronts. The color scheme employed 
here blended and resulted In ex- 
tracting applause. Macy and Scott 
(PresentatlMs) followed and did 



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terests, were not as kind as they could have been to the latest Marios 
Davies picture, "Zander, the Great," which opened here recently. Th« 
"Times," rival morning pS4>«r to .the Hearst sheet, did not revlMT,' 
the picture at all. 

The Hearst papers ar«: conducting heavy exploitation for the picture 
and Miss Pennington every day, with page ads carried in both the mora« 
Ing and evening papers. Regular space, running around three Inchef 
on two columns, has been given the other dally papers. \ 



Extra attraction bookings nvay be taken up at the Milwaukee con* 
vention May 12-lS. It is among the most important items for exhlbU 
tors Just now, <or at least those exhibitors using or contemplate usii^ 
extra attractions, mostly in the form of stage acts. \ 

Many exhibitors aret In a quandary .over bookings. Several havs 
written to Variety, either at Its New York or Chicago offlces. They ask 
for confidential InfornVatlon as to picture house bookings, where the]{ 
may go with safety and secure a supply. This does hot include onlj^ 
"names." Many picture houses want acts of some kind or another to 
filj out program. . , • 

These requests, as much as 'anything /alfe, Jiave impelled Variety fao» 
forestall the actual plun^tt into extra attrftetlons by agitating the neces:^; 
slty for a proper picture attraction booklhg offljce. 1 

Another question that comes up in connection is bow many plcturs ; 
theatres have an adequate stage for extri[ attractions. Not «o long ago 
picture houses were built without a stage 'of any sort. There Is one j 
of that description recently erected on Broadway. - 1 



labeled "Golden Fete Week." but in 

reality Just collectively supplied a (Presentattans) fol 

corking presentation executed in 10 extraordlnaHly well 

pretentious scenes and numbers. lyhe closing number was a stu- 



The entire house, including the 
border and footlights, were Illumi- 
nated with golden globes. 

The frolic was preceded by Albert 
E. Short and his superlative ordtes- 
tra, whose rendition of "Rose ^larle" 
brought out a crack arrangement of 
that number. It gathered healthy 
applause. The opening number wA^t 



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aey C^ohen is said to have promoted a meeting of independent producers ' 
before the national meeting ot thft exhibitors. The independents ar«e \ 
to hold their meeting for three days, running into the bigger conventions 
Acting In concert with Cohen was Vitagraph, the latter strong for the. 
meeting of independent. And now the Independents probably will b» 
there, but without Vita. ^ .,• ■ 

Vltagraph's sale to Warners of all of "Its properties carries with it 
ViU's important contract with Famous Players for a certain number' 
of VIU releases In the F. P. Broadway houses (Rialto and Rlvoll). That 
agreement was made when Vita withdrew Its suit against F. P. The 
contract still calls for a few more of Vita pictures. With the Warners 
in possession of Vita, there may be Warners at the F. P. houses instead, 
though retitled Vitagraph in accordance with the agreement. 



CHARUS D0RN6ERGER 

ahd hi« Victor Recording Orchestra 
-i- A SENSATION 

PLAYING THE LARGEST Pictuftk HOUSES AND REPjEATtMti 
THEIR. GEORGE WHITE "SCANOALl^'^ SUCCESSES. 

Broke house record at the MlQloh Dollar Grand iThektre, Pittsburgh, 
week of March 30. Held over two additional weeks. 

Many thanks to my pal, DAVE BROUOY, and his boys, and' JIM 
BALMER. 

Stanley, Philadelphia, last week, April 2D. 

Rlvoll, Baltinrare, this week, April 21, and then to the magnificent. 
Kansas City Athletic Chib, Kansas City, Mo., until September 1, 1925. 
My WalU Ballad, "SOOTHING MELODY," Goins ^•rv Big, Thank You 



pendous affair, with the go\den 
atalrcase predominating. The scene 
opened with a toe march executed 
by 12 girls and succeeded by the 
"March of the Bulgarians," intro- 
duced by a male chorus ot II, ade- 
quately dressed. "The Chocolate 
Soldier" was a vocal selection by 
Scofleld. Reese and Johannsen, and 
followed with Scofleld with "My 
Hero." The lavlshness and enter- 
tainment of the presentation was 
applauded well hito the feature pic- 
ture. 

The entire program consumed two 
hotirs. with half the running time 
taken up by the stage specialties. 
The principal screen attraction was 
"Up the Ladder," with a "Dinky 
Doodle" cartoon closing. I<oop. 

STATE, L. A. 

Los Angeles, April 25. 
"Balto's Race to Nome" on the 
screen and by the personal appear- 
ance of Ounnar Kasson and his his- 
tory-making dog team comprise the 
presentation at Loew's State this 
week. It is interesting If not very 
dramatic. The Sol Lesser fllm called 
"Balto's Race to Nome" and featur- 
ing the little black Siberian leader- 
dog was directed by Colin Campbell 
and illustrates in striking manner 
the events of Kasson's race to get 
the dlidttheria antitoxin into the 
stricken town of Nome in the face 
of a raging blizzard. The scenes, 
of course, have been staged, but 
they have been well staged and the 
re-enacted race holds the interest 
Ughtly. 

At the finish one of the actors, 
in it steps before the curtain at- 
tired, in furs and after a brief in- 
troductory speech' present Gun- 
nar. Kasson. Kasson proved a shy 
subject «nd looked very . 'Unhappy 
before the footlights. The stage 
setting taking up the entire depth 
has a snow scene background. The 
original sled that made the his- 
toric race stands in full view. Then 
Kasson brings out his dogs two at 
a tlfl^e and as they are introduced 
by name he hitches them to the 
drag-rope of the sled. Balto, the 
lead-dog, comes last., 

BiLlt6 was given an ovation by 
the audience. When the animals 
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Just before Vitagraph passed out, Johnny Rock did one thing to 
that concern's credit — he acknowledged in writing to the Will H. Hays 
organization Its successful effort in releasing the Mexican ban on Vita- 
graph pictures. As Mr. Hays accomplished this after Vitagraph had 
resigned from his organization with Vita's many yelps to explain it, 
the Rock letter did show at least that Rock knew what was due to the. 
Hays people and said so, notwithstanding. It pounded pretty nice all. 
around, for few organizations would have given any further attention 
and benefit least of all to a concern that had deserted, slamming .is 
it ran. 



The Vitagraph s&l« digs back into pictures' start, with Jolinny nock 
the son of the late WlUlam T. Rock, who, -with Albert B. Smith, built 
up Vitagraph. It wasa^great picture institution of its day, bill stepped 
a bit slower than Its contemporaries of la:er /oar«, but not any slower 
than Its companion* of its own- day. Vita Is the last of the big onea 
the last of the Big Siic, whkdi dominated the Motion Patent Pictures 

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looal newsstands i'ecelTe it. 

A subscription will bring you Variety hours before It may be hai 
from a newsstand, and, due to the yearly rate of t7, It Is an actual 
saving of f3.40 against the 20c for single copies. 

Variety's subscription service has practically been doubled In speed 
with a view to ellrainaUns the necessity of a permanent resident 
viatting a newsstand for. a weekly Issue. 

This service has been instituted for the sole purpose of the station- 
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NATION WIDE PRAISE BY THE PRESS 

Thrilh of delight race up and down the spines of Kings, Presi- 
dents, Princes and the people when they sing their duets. 



Cbleaco Hwmld-F.mmlmr 
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Hmwtt itiM« the Patae* 
fOMMd Its lioapl table doors, 
hae thmt plBjrhoaee heard each 
moele (rem aiovtal throate ee 
that wbloh le tble week 
emanetlns from the Mlesea 
Nellie and Sara Koana, back 
home after many tiioinphe In 
Burope — and nnall wonder 
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a hlch elsss elaslac ast. and 
both have ehiurmlas valoee. 

American vaudeville aadlencee 
have become more t«ilerant of 
sonvs in forelKQ tansuage than 
they were In pre-war daya and 
■wallow Korsa kor, TlrindelU 
and what not without batting 
en eye. Then they ask for 
more. The Kouns slslara re- 
ceive naaeberiees encore calls 
and were sraclous In their re- 
sponse. 



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Nellie and Sara Kouns Klve 
the beet sons r««ital that the 
oldest Oryheuinlte can recall, 
for they have finely trained 
soprano voices which they ex- 
' plolt with the certain touch of 
accomplished artists. 



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There Is in their stase man- 
aerlsms and movements a 
curious Continental atmo- 
sphere which but adds to the 
enjoyment of their sonKS. As 
to tbelr repertoire. It Is a re- 
markable selection of cood 
music. The Kouns sisters sang 
several solos and duets. Over 
Jordan with Its haunting 
minor passages was especially 
w«U reecitTed. , 



Vm Aaseles JLxpreas 

Hasic hath eharmsl Bo the 

poet has written aud he must 
have had songesturs like the 
Kouns Blsteri) In mind When 
he uttered those words. These 
finished artuts add to this 
weeks bUl at the Urpheum a 
cultural note that places the 
program on a high plane. 
Their diction is Oawieaai Their 
high coloratura notes lire well 
placed aud clear, their pre«- 
•Boe -foil of P«IM. 



San Fiaoclsoo .Kismlner 

Th« Kooas sUt<«s are to my 
mlad the f reateet stncliig act 
la vaaderUle 



t. Ghleac* Herald Ssamlaer 

Two very attractive young 

Eirsons are Nellie and Sara 
ouns, who sing so wonder- 
fully that I suspected that one 
was OaUt Card la discalse. 



tK.t' 



New York Variety 



Their Toioee eaa scarcely be 
■arpaseed In the entire range 
ml Oraod Opera. Had they 
encored with a popular bal- 
lad they would have torn the 
toof oB. Ae It was they were 
•lapped to the echoa. 



Kew York Masleal Coarter 

■very once In a while vaude- 
Tllle does Itself proud by 
placing on Its bills artists of 
real staodlng In the moslcal 
world, and one who visits the 
▼audevllle house at such times 
and observes the real success 
by such artists without any 
sacrifice of the very highest 
ideals must wonder why the 
vaudeville managers do not 
■■« each material more fre- 
qaently. 



qty Variety 



Nellie and Sara Kouns, who 
topped the bill at the Orpheum 
last week, were a sensatlou. 
The girls stopped every show 
and gave encore after encore 
before they were allowed to 
leave. 



Variety— New York 

The Lopes moslclans copped 
one of the few applause hItH 
of the show but It remained 
for another act of a ntnslciU 
aatare, although dUTerent, to 
top the band however. This 
was the Kouns Hlstrrs, Nellie 
and 8ara Hero's one act, at 
least, that has the dignity of 
the concert platform combined 
an^azlngly with the "selling 
POInU" of the highest type of 
vaudeville act. 



Mew York Amerleaa 



Nellie and Hara Kouns have 
scored the most emphatic sne- 
•••• aay voeallsts have csi- 
Joyed •■ the Hippodrome 
•tase. 



Zlfs. Kew York 

If the skeptics want any 
proof that vaudeville patrons 
are discriminating audiences 
and show the proper apprecia- 
tion when class Is presented 
them, they should visit the 
Riverside this week, where 
Nellie and Sara Kouns are the 
leading entry. The high class 
vocal efforts of the two sisters 
brought astonishing applause 
froBS the people out front, and 
they eoold have gone oa tai- 
deflaitely with encorea 



Zlt^s, Mow York 

These two, with a finish 
and finesse that stands out In 
everything they do like a 
house afire on a dark night, 
are capable of attaining al- 
most anything in the way of 
theatrical ambltlona It Is not 
hard for as to pictare them 
la a show like the Music Box 
Bcvae or similar productions 
where tbelr class and Indi- 
viduality would make them 
of outstanding value. 



Mow Yoik Telegram — S. i. K. 

— f 

When yoa hear vandevlUe 
criticised say "Tlie Koons Sis- 
ters "Two voices." And no 
"singing down." Last night 
at the Palace they sang "Over 
Jordan." Hear It! 



The Newark Ledger 

Nellie and Sara Kouns of- 
fered a short song recital. The 
sisters sing with so much feel- 
ing and artistry that one for- 
gets (here Is sacb a thing as 
"jaas." 



W ashlagtoB Evrniag Star 

The voices of Nellie and 
Sara Kouns, famous concert 
sopranos, enchanted the first 
night audience at B. F. Keith's 
Theatre last night with a 
repertoire of aeml-classical se- 
lections. They scored a de- 
cided hit In "The Indian Love 
Call," from the musical Rose 
Marie. After singing half a 
dosen numbers they were 
called back for two encores. 



Zlfs. New York 

When Nellie and Sara 
Kouns render songs In vaude- 
ville they are working ex- 
amples of the high Ideal that 
B. F. Albee hus set for the 
two-a-day form of entertain- 
ment, for they are refinement 
and good taste In the extreme. 
A concert platform pair of 
singers, they lend distinction 
and elass to any program, 
whether It he In vaudeville or 
Mrs. Vaaderbtlt's drawing 
room. To hear them sing the 
presently popular "Indian 
Love Call" would make a boot- 
legger admit his gin was syn- 
thetic or a booking agent re- 
fuse to charge a commission. 



Washington Tiroes 

Hisses Nellie and Sara 
Kouns proved an nnqoalUled 
hit In their short song recital. 
Possessing singularly pleasing 
voices, they maile this num- 
ber one of the oatstaadtng 
vaudeville offerings of the 
season. 



Washlngtoa Post 



Vadonbtedly twa ot the 
most popolar slns«rs who ever 

appeared In Washington are 
Nellie and Sara Kouns — at 
Kelt ha These two sisters 
have appeared en stages In 
almost every part of the world. 
Wherever they go thegr ar« 
hailed as nkarvcls. 



Philadelphia Pnblle Ledger 

Nellie and Sara Kouns, those 
attractive sisters who have 
risen to the top ranks through 
sheer maslelaaship and stage 
charm are the headllners this 
week. One can always enjoy 
the sort of musical program 
these excellent sopranos give, 
for It Is varied and while it 
never descends to songs of 
the cheap type to gain mere 
popularity, there la something 
offered even for the most 
plebeian taste. But generally, 
the Misses Kouns sing songs 
that have a genuine esthetic 
appeal and they do It with 
onfalllng artistry. 



Pittsborgb t^aaettc Times 

Nrtlle and Bara Koniw 
•cored a distinct triumph at 
the opening performance yes- 
terday afternoon. Their pro- 
gram includes operatic aire 
but they confine their selec- 
tions of classical numbers 
mostly to a few In which col- 
oratura passages are promi- 
nent. 



Hilwaokeo Jonmal 

For a second the house was 
quiet with a stillness BU(;h as 
la rarely heard in a vaadevllle 
theatres then there was ap 
plause which seemed to rock 
the raftera From that mo- 
ment the Kouns Sisters held 
the listeners In breathless 
suspense. Theirs was the 
most complete victory I have 
ever seen at the Palace. 



UlaaeapoUs Star 

Both have excellent voices, 
•weet, well placed, of colora- 
tura range. They sing with- 
out affectation and their na- 
tural manner and stage eanc 
might be copied by concert 
singers to the advantage or 
the concert platform. - The 
Mlesea Kouns won heartiest 
applaaso from the Orpbeum 
audience. 



MUnneapaUs Triboae 

There Is refinement of style. 
beauty of tone, .musical sin 
cerlty, commendable and oc 
oaslonal brilliant vocal technii 
In the work of the Mtssc.i 
Kouns who received the bc«t 
earned applaase •< the eve- 




lUnncapoUs Jonrnal 

Vaadevllle occasionally 
passes Its well defined barriers 
and provides a few moments 
of IntclUgeat arttetry. We 
heard Nellie and Sara Kouns 
when they first made their 
appearance in the varieties. 
They have been canny enough 
to absorb vaudeville methods 
without allowing tbflr offer- 
ing to seem other than a 
miniature concert recital. We 
can only reiterate our pre- 
vious adjectives of praise and 
hope that vaodeville will not 
loec two of the finest artiste 
It has ever poesesscd. 



Vancoover Son 



Pittsborgh San 



The Misses Kouns voices are 
of unusual beauty, their 
operatic training Is evident, 
and their choice of numbers 
Is such aa might delight a 
chamber ooncert aadlence any- 
where. 



Vanconver DaUy Province 



These two young ladles pos- 
sess concert soprano voices as 
perfectly matched as two 
brand new dimes from the 
mint. Their repertoire Includes 
numbers iMHind to appeal to 
all, and from the first number 
on, their act is a genuine tre:it. 
InHtant approval was handed 
I hem In vociferous applause 
as ench of tbelr splendid du«t 
numbers was given. 



Nellie and Sara Kouns 
bronght Joy and happiaees to 
those who beard them at the 

Davis Theatre last night. 
These two sweet voiced sing- 
ers entertained In a delight- 
ful manner and their reward 
was thnnderoas applaase. The 
audience was appeased only 
when the sisters sppcared 
many times before the cur- 
tain. 



Cleveland Times 

Nellie and Sara Koans pvo- 
vlde one of the most delight- 
fal masleal programs hc^rd In 
vaadevllle in many moons at 
the Keith Palace this week. 
Their selectlonf are all agree- 
able sung and their whole ap- 
pearance Is the outstanding 
feature. Yesterday afternoon 
their presentation was such 
that a double encore was de- 
manded. This is a real 
classical contribution to vaude- 
ville. 



Boston tilobo 

There Is something compel- 
ling In the voice beautiful. At 
Keith's Theatre this week, 
hearing T^ellle and Sara 
Kouns, admirable In tone 
<iuality and techniijue, with an 
enunciation that slights no 
words, one senses not only fine 
workmanship, but the spirit of 
somethirig worthwhile. It in 
masic that haa a lastiag 
fractaarc. f v. 



Washlagten Herald 

Now and then a young man, 
whose Idea of masic is a 
muted cornet playing an ob- 
llgato as ]au saxophones 
carry the melody, comes upon 
someone whose singing togs 
■nexpeetedly at his heart 
strings and gives him to pon- 
der that perhaps, after all, 
classical music is not all ap- 
plesauce. The example of 
such singing Is that of Nellie 
and Sara Kouns. For those 
to whom names mean nothing 
It should be recalled that It 
was the Kouns Sisters who 
first sang "What'll 1 do" 
here — an event from which 
cnleadars f;an be marked and 
the time of lesser events fixed. 



Cleveland News 

The finest singing act I ever 
have seen or heard In vaade- 
vllle Is the way I have no 
hesitancy In describing Nellie 
and Sara Kouns. I have heard 
many singers who were more 
celebrated, but alas, some of 
them were In the sere and yel- 
low, so far as vocal brilliancy 
was' concerned. Never before, 
however, have we been visited 
by two such beautifully fresh 
voices, offering an act In 
vaudeville that la every way 
seemed a part of one of those 
five or ten dollar recitals that 
are much patronized by the 
elite In fashionable hotels 
about the nnon hour. They 
were recalled many times and 
responded with two or three 
extra fiongs after their sched- 
uled program. 



Boatoa Traveler 



The pleasing Nellie and 
Sara Kouns, whose voices al- 
ways find Boston audiences in 
a receptive mood, are at B. F. 
Keith's Theatre this week. 
Judging from the enthusiasm 
following their numbers the 
recital was all too short. They 
sing several classical songs 
and two encores which 
•cored heavily. 



Newark Kvening Mawa 

In the musical qaallty af 
their tones, the ekill they 
show In vocalising and the re- 
finement of their style, the 
Misses Nellie and Sara Kouns 
are the most laterestlag stag- 
ers who have been hoard •• 
the Palace. 



Baltls 



American 



Denver Tli 



Two songbirds with sweet, 
rich voices and a generous 
repertoire are the Kouns Sis- 
ters, soprano headllners at the 
Orpheum this week. Their 
song recital Is all too shoN. 
It might be added that they 
are a gorgeous pair of beau- 
ties, as well as pleasing song- 
sters. 



Denver B. M. News 

Biich a display of vocal 

fymnastlcs as these regal 
adles disclosed one seldom 
hears In vaudeville. Thrr 
fairly flood the theatre wtth 
gorgeoas melody. The very 
atmosphere of the theatre 
changes with their entrance, 
sa asagalflcent are they, and 
so much does their manner 
aavor of the glitter of the 
opera. They are a handsome 
couple and made a tremendoas 



BMUtle Star 

There are two charming 
sisters at the Orpheum this 
week who (expressing it mild- 
ly) hold the audiences spell- 
bound with their glorious 
slnrlng. The sisters, Nellie 
and Sara Koans, rentier a con- 
cert recital which Is worth 
many tlmee the price at ad- 
mlsslea to the Orpheum. Mu- 
sic lovers who patronise the 
various artists during the con- 
cert season will miss a rare 
treat if they do not bear the 
Koans sistera Manager Relter 
Is to be congratulated on glv- 
mg Seattle this rare musical 
gem. 



Chicago Bvenlag Post 

The Kouns sisters, both of 
whom possess beautiful voices, 

?1ve a short song rsCltal which 
or class Is one of the best to 
which one naay listen. Their 
popularity Is shown by the 
many curtain call^ and espe- 
cially entertaining Is their 
rendition of the Swiss Bcbo 
Song. 



Otty Tl) 



Nellie and Sara Kouns are 
artists. Theee charming eon- 
cert eopranos sing aolos and 
duets with skill and distinc- 
tion. They were a huge aac- 
cese yesterday at the Mary- 
land. 



PIttabargh Pa st 

Vdcos tanchlnc the heart 

with tonderest melody brought 
singing beaaty to the Davis 
yesterday. Th« recital by th« 
Koun^ Sisters won v.i i ivIUe 
admiration as fully uj these 
sopranos have won the eon- 
cert world. Sympathetic qaal- 
lty beaatlflas thatr toaa. 



Plttrtargk Prea^ 

Vaa<>evUle artistry coald ga 
na higher than the peak It 
reaches la the act of the 
Misses Kouna Both have ex- 
quisite voices beautifully tone4 
and handled with the utmoal 
finesse. 



PUtsborgh Saa 

Bringing to vaudevlUs that 
qaallty of refinement and 
beauty one looks, for In ths 
concert ball. And Just as sat- 
isfactory is the manner In 
which the vaudeville audience 
receives this taUnted per- 
fonnaneo being thaaderoas la 
applaase. 



Pittsbarch eaaatt* 



Vaadevllle has Its momeats 
of exaltation as well as ths 
drama and opera and It ••ales 
•a* •< th^ artlstU h^lghto In 
ths appearance this week of 
Nellie and Sara Kouna They 
have soprano voloea. sweet In 
tone, bell like In clarity and 
marveloiisly similar. More- 
over they sing mslodlously and 
with no more sSort than a 
bird expreoBlng ita Joy In song. 
Their were Iniaisiissli 
lar with the aadlene*.* 



M^w York Tal^g a - a ph 

At yesterday's performance 
the audience was carried to 



la nataral harmony ani^oaA. f "*^*?,''^(?'"'». •»/. »»• •»ng- 
•ert eCects, Nellie and^Sara '"«<'' Nellie and iara Kouns 



Kouas prove delightful. Bach 
a soprano, their vocal timbre 
Is peculiarly salted to duet 
work. The recital Is com- 
prised of several stadies la 
harmony and a solo by each. 



The BlMboard 

Nellie and Sara Kouns 
opened the second half la tbelr 
dignified song recital. Th« 
sopranos hit ths high spots 
and took away with them the 
applaase honors of the afte^ 
noon which they fully de- 
served. No one will r«fut# the 
taste, class and the superla- 
tlveness of their act, and nary 
one. If he or she can appre- 
ciate good singing, will find 
any fault with the Kouns Sis- 
tera They're there not only 
with the voices. Its control and 
-fine sense of musical values, 
but also with that sver val- 
nabls asset — showmanship. 



Philadelphia itMord 

It wonld seem not to be good 
vaudeville to place as bead- 
liners an act devottd to florid 
song but In the case of Nellie 
and Sara Kouns, who ars In 
stellar position, there Is the 
exception to preve the role. 
These two excellent singers 
and musicians have stage 
presence and a tralfilng In 
music to win any audisnee's 
approval. 



Provldenc* Ti^bane 

The song recital was a 
feast for (no souls of those 
who saw and heard them. It 
In safe to say that no one In 
yesterday's audience ever heard 
"Over Jordan" sung with such 
feeling as It was given by 
Nellie and Sara Kouna 



Baifala Knqalrcr 

Two perfectly balanced 

voicca whose blending In dust 
numbers Is perfect. Ilecalled 
many timea the Misses 
Kouns forsook their program 
of numbers by the famoaa 
composers. Their rendition of 
the popular numbers Is , a 
treat to be remembered. 



who come to tbs Hippodrome 
from tbelr last Week a saccess 
at ths new K. F. Albe^ Ttae- 
atr* opening In Brooklyn. 
Thee* two beautiful aad gifted 
younc American aingera ars to 
my notioa the most sightly, 
ths most adept aad the moot 
"dMirable" singers •■ the 
^merlsan stags, and If you 
want to try out this opinion 
go and hear them this Week at 
th« Hippodrom*. 



Claveland Plain Daalar 

Vaudeville delivers two of its 
proudest (by that ws mean 
best) singers to Keith's Pal- 
ace this week. Nellie and 
Sarah Kouns are, we think, 
the flnost singers yoa can hear 
In vaadevllle taday. They are 
straightforward about their 
singing wltbout the tricks and 
affectations of many lesser 
warblers and the tones come 
sharp, sweet and clear as a 
bell. The rest of the bUI finds 
Itself hard pressed to keep 
pace with the talented sis- 
tera 



Mow Y^vk TInMs 

Nelll* and Sara Kooaa are 
wonderfully gifted with voices 
that soggest tho thrask-IIke 
oaaUty •( Malka'^ aad that are 

likewise remarkabl* for a tim- 
bre that U Identical In both. 



Mew York Telegraoa 

At no opera perforauuieo In 

New Vork ,ln the last ten 
years, has the Vlens Malllka 
duet from Lakihs been pre- 
sented with such iMrfectlon of 
ensemble singing. 



San Praaelsea CaU 

A musical treat of tho first 
order stamped with enthu- 
siastic approval at tbs Bun- 
OaF opening by capacity 
'haoses. Ths Kouns sistera 
eonoert sopranos of striking 
• Pl>earanee and beautiful 
voices, gave a song recital that 
is a gem of artlotle merit. 



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PRESENT fiTlONS 

(Extra attraction* in picturm thmatroMt wh^n not 
picturoa, will bm carried and doacrtbod in thia depart- 
ntont for the g»nmr<U information oi thm trmdm.) 



-A FIESTA IN OLD MEXICO" (23) 
(For "Zander, th* Qroat") 
Singing and Dan«ing 
28 Minute* ^ 

Criterion, Los Angoles 

luou Angeles, AprO M. 
An atmospherlo proloc In con- 
junction wltb th* pr«aentstlon of 
Marlon Davles In the screen version 
of "Zander, the Oreat." Ann Pen- 
nlBSton from Ztegrfeld's "Follies" Is 
the principal figure In this presen- 
tation. Though plctar* hoase work 
Is out of her line, it did noi take 
Miss Pennington over a f^w, hours 
to acclimate herself to conditions, 
as she made her Initial appearance 
bat five hours after arriving here 
from New York. Her portion of 
the performance consisted of sing- 
ing one number and then doing her 



South Sea Island dance, backed up 
for atmospheric purposes by a 
dancing chorua of eight mediums; 
then her buck and wing stepping 
and concluding her performance 
with the "Charlbston," when again 
the eight girls were brought into 
view for the purpose of a stage 
background. 

. ^olks out this way had not seen 
Miss Pennington do her stuff In 
some years and were thrilled bj It. 
Thunderous applause repeated after 
each of her dancea Of that sweet 
appealing and winsome type. Miss 
Pennington will have DO trouble to 
bring repeats, which few dancers 
of her type can accomplish in a 
picture house. 

The presentation was made in an 
urban setting (executed by Edwin 
H. Flagg), showing the interior of 



a Mexican courtyard with Mveral 
buildings and mountains im the 
offing. It was a brimant speetaola. 
HaroU Hora^ honsa manager, 
staged the preaentatlon, with Alex- 
ander Oumanaky taking th* respon- 
sibility for th* danc* portion. 

With an of the other prlnelpals 
of th* sho^ In costumes. In line 
with th* atorx of th* plctorsb ax- 
ceptlng Miss Pennington, th* pres- 
entation is on* of f*w in lino with 
th* plctur* shown outsid* of thoa* 
staged by Bid Graunuui. Thar* 
was singing by a trio of men. also 
by two woman, then a tango by 
Susett* and Jose^ with Armlda 
Vendrell. executing aoma •oosntiie 
steps to th* tuna af Spanlah muaie 
that ontaid* of Mia* P*nnlngton 
was the bit of the siiow. 8h* is 
from a small Spanish theatr* imd 
if taken in proper hand should de- 
velop Into tha ranks of tha flora- 
most soloists. A song written by 
Victor Sh«rtxinger, dedicated to the 
prfaicipal character in the picture, 
was used for tlia epilog and pre- 
sented in production-Ilk* fashion. 
Schertxlnger lad th* orchestra at 
the premier* parfbrmanca, permit- 
ting Oaorge Stolberg, th* boose 



leader, im handle th* batoa during 
th* pr***n t a t ion. 

Th* aoatumea won by Mlaa Pen- 
nlngtoa 9mA tlM girls in th* *n- 
sembl* war* brought on by th* for- 
m«r firota Oia St*gC*M TUllaa." 

Thla prea m tatlon la on* of the 
olasslst attd beat Msa la a.Waat 
Coast bona* and aogmantad hy th* 
p raaa nc s of Mlaa FMalngtoB wm 
eaally satisfy those wlw as* it. 

Horn* only within tha past y*ar 
liaB atagad prologa. Ha glvaa dla- 
tlnet promls* and it ha la not an- 
tlo*d Aoold b«oom« th* "^Ro*^ of 
W*«t Coast Thaatraa^ Inc. manag- 
ing dtroetor-producers. Tha danca 
numbara atagad by Oumanslcy were 
done la threa days and avparlor 
to the average aaan la plctore 
Iwrasea hareabonta. V%ih 



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lEHBKAn LE&7S8 lOX 

Los Aagalaa, ApcH M. 
■Tanry Lehrmann, siotarrising di- 
rector of the comedy onlta at the 
F«n Studios, has resigned. There 
la a report he may go to UnlvarsaL 
Tha Fox ofScials refused to make 
any statement regarding Lehr- 
I'a realgnation. 



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FILM REVIEWS | 

THE CROWDED HOUR 

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monnt plotura adapUd trom tha aUm 
pUr br OtiasnlM P«Uoek and Bdsar Sat. > -^ 
wya. OtrwtaS fey ■. Ifaaoo Hopper. At 
tlM Bialto, N«w Tork. WMk of April 2e. 
-. — -..w- „ ,- nunnlng vua». « 

B«Im Daoiels 

»»..«*ICeiineth HaMjui 

T. B«r BMnea 

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A war plctm^ but contrary to the 
impresaion that implies "The 
Crowded Hoar," la eloaa to the best 
Tehlcla Misto Daniels baa had in 
many moona. Th* field atuff is al- 
moat aatlraly roatrlcted to the fight- 
lag saotar, although there are oc- 
easloaal gllmpaea of the boya 
marohJng down a U. S. street. Such 
battle activities aa have been "shot" 
*• thla aide are axceptionally well 
done, baa t das which the film haa 
been neatly aliced for the slipping 
In of the now* reel, and raayhaps, 
semi-official or official excerpts as 
gleaned by the war cameras. 

The story starta l>efore the war 
and concludea ahead of the armis- 
tice, l*avlng tha principal Ttrlthta 
the grouada of a base hospital with 
Miss Daniels giving her lieutenant 
back to his wife, who has crossed 
aa a Red Cross nurse. 

Previously, Peggy (Miss Daniels) 
is In a tryout act at an amateur 
night with Matt (T. Boy Barnes) 
aa her partner. A ^and flop leaves 
Billy (Mr. Harlan) unconvinced, and 
be goea backstage to give Peg a 
card to a producer. Follows a tri- 
umphal stage career for the team 
and a growing friendship between 
the actress and Billy, with the latter 
continuously drawing further away 
from his wife. Peg follows Billy to 
France, and when it comes to a 
showdown phones through a mes- 
sage to save a battalion rather than 
call the station which will save him 
a perilous mission. An attempt to 
stop him en route ends In both Peg 
and Matt landing in a hospital, with 
Blliys wife becoming the nurse for 
Peg. Both bellev* William dead, 
and when be shows up Peg sends 
hlm^back to his wife following the 
understanding the two girls have 
reached during th* convalescence. 

Miss Daniels Is very much up to 
scratch In making ho* iwrtrayal 
convinca. B^specially is this true 
during th* haetlo action. T. Roy 
Barnes plays th* smalltime actor 
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MILWAUKEE 

GOES MAD ON 

GILDAGRAY 



''Home Town" Interest 

Got Alhambra $20,000 

—Held Over 



Milwaukee, Dec. 9. 

Gilda Gray — 

That name, blazoned forth in her 
home town (or the flrst time since 
■he became America's shimmy 
queen, proved so great an attraction 
at the Alhambra, downtown movie 
bouse, that every reqprd estab- 
lished by the theatre in the last 20 
years was shattered and the serv- 
ices ot a cordon of half a doxen 
policemen were required at every 
performance during last week. 

Business w^s estimated at $20,000 
In face of the strongest competition 
of the season. The only reason the 
Alhambra figure didn't go higher Is 
because the capacity of the house 
was too llmited.- 

For the flrst time In the history 
of the showhouse — and its history 
is one of the oldesft in the city — 
money was refunded to patrons 
unable to gain entrance. This oc- 
curred not once, but every day. 



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VARIETY, JAN. 7, 1925 

WISCONSIN IN 
TERRIHC SLUMP 



Radio, Cold Wave, Pre- 

Holiday Period Make 

Worst December 



Milwaukee, Wis.. Jan. 6. 

An unprecedente<1 cold wave, set- 
ting in earlier than usual and at 
a time when business already was 
suffering Its cuetomary bolldiay 
slump, has combined with the ever- 
growing radio menace to give the 
theatre business In Wisconsin a 
staggering blow. 

In the words of Fred Secgert, 
president of the Motion Picture 
Theatre Owners of Wisconsin, "The 
last month of 1924 was the worst 
December in the history of the 
business." 

"Terrible," is the one descriptive 
word being received at headquar- 
ters of the M. P. T. O, of Wlseonsln 
from members throughout the Btate 
reporting on business conditions. 



WITHOUT 

GILDA 



The World's Greatest Individual Box-Office Star 

TRY TO TOP THAT ! 



GILDA GRAY 

IS 



Tbe Girl That Pot the New York Hippodrome on the Map 
The Golden Girl That Means Golden Dollars at the Box Office 
Personality Phs Pep Presenting a Pretentions Production 

NOW PLAYING FAMOUS PLAYERS THEATRES COAST TO COAST 



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VARIETY 



PICTURES 



Wednesday^ April 28. 182s 



HLM REVIEWS 

(Continued from i>age 32) 
neatly, albeit, Hopper, the director. 
haa allowed him to lay it on rather 
broad at times. Harlan secures 
much from his role of the more or 
less philandering husband, while 
Helen Lee Worthing gives a more 
than apt performance as the some- 
what frigid wife who later relents. 
Her work In this picture will prob- 
ably lead to much film activity by 
this former "Folliea" girl. Others 
In the cast — and that actually in- 
cludes all the names on the pro- 
gram — ^mako themselvea known in 
their respective roles. 

The war stuff, as it has been con- 
ceived and presented in this pic- 
ture, is alone sufncient to see the 
film through as flrst-class screen 
entertainment, while the i>erform- 



ances of the players enhance that 
value. 

In all. this is a war picture that's 
got some sense to it. BM0. 



CHICKIE 



First N^ttoiial niMum. directed Vr Jehn 
Pr«aeU DUloo, from the newapcper amial 
by Blenore Meharln; Men at tbe Strand. 

Cbtekle DorothT Mackalll 

Harry Dunne. ...•...• Jonn Bower* 

lonatban Hobart Boaworth 

Jennie Oiadya Brodiwell 

Jake MonaoD ^...Paul NIetaeIsM 

Janlaa Ityrtle Staadaaaa 

'la... ••••••••,««««•«««, r¥»«. OUv* Tell 

Beee* • *..••••••••■•••«.•■.. .l^ora Sondereoo 

lira. Dunne Loolae Mackintosh 



•XJhlckle" was one of those cir- 
culation-making newspaper serials 
which come once In a generation-^ 
one of those oh-so-true stories of 
the struggles within tbe heart of a 
poor girl who wants on one hand to 



go straight, and on the other to 
havs luxuries aMd nh* Hfc" 

Klenor Meherin Is a California 
newspaper woman who became rich 
and famous through It. Tbe tale 
was so pulling and compelling that 
after It bad been published serially 
the demands for back copies were 
so numeaous and insistent several 
newspapers had to publish It in full 
as a pamphlet and sell it both by 
mail and on the stands. 

JLm a picture it wiU indubitably 
Inherit some of that drag. The pic- 
ture Is not QUite as siure of It as 
was the serial, but it has some of 
the quality retained, and will be a 
cinch money-maker. Dillon has done 
a not-bad Job on it, though he over- 
reached himself in some of tli« 
majestic Interiors and some of the 
low comedy (such as a rich young 
stew taking a shower bath partly 



dressed and smoking a cigar, etc.). 
so that the open-and-shut heart at- 
tack which the story made is some- 
wba(. confused and diluted. 

Of course, the . film has the ad- 
vantages of the physical story — tell- 
ing with a beautiful person lll<e 
Hiss Mackalll personating the love- 
lorn and doubt -torn Chickih. At 
the start the picture, dealing with 
the girl in her ofRce-HDrk stage, 
seems to promise a terrific study 
of such a girl's souL Her girlish 
flirtatloa across the oourt wtth the 
young lawyer la perfect Her first 
^party," among the modems of the 
nlcht-life. Is well deretoped, also. 

Laler the story wanders some. 
However, we extract the plot as be- 
ing the adventures of a poor and 
pretty working girl, fond of a prom- 
ising but not prosperous law clerk, 
egged on by her mother tq "do bet* 



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on top of his picture program. The weekly relecue program can not 
be depended upon at the box office week in and out. 



There are "Names," Bands, Attracttoos and Acts that can play and draw in the picture 
houses. The acts know better than the agents what acts are suitable for picture house showings. 

"Names" looking for the lucrative picture house engagements may not be in a position to 
locate a desirable picture agent to represent them. Much of the picture house booking just now is 
being done under cover. , . i 

That is where "Variety" can be made important as the picttire house booking thedium. 
There is no "commission" to an engagement arranged between an attraction and a picture house 
entered into through one or the other advertising in *Variety." " ' _ 

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can make it known that it wants speaking stage added attractions. 

There never has been in the picture world the example of advertise 
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ter"; she feels she would only be a. 
ball and chain on the honest youtlSl 
and she lets herself be beckoned i9 
by the rich roisterer, going throiJ>^ 
the gamut of petting parties, bo^ 
festivals, perils and latter^d» 
Arabian nights. At last she cabUfe 
her young hero, be comes, and thS 
fade -out , ^» 

Ssme bither and mother stuflL 
heavily stressed in the story was 
not so waUoplng on the screen: 
\Hobart Bosworth gives a study at 
the father, sure-ftre for critlcsl 
analysis, but not so pleasing for the 
audience "rooting" for the pretty, 
animate, sorely distressed and 
tempted girl. Miss Brockwell as the 
mother is grim and unpleasant, noi 
in person, but In role. Miss TelL 
as the "other woman," la over her 
head. 

The film could still stand soni« 
ruthlfss cutting. But in its current 
shape may be rated as a box office 
attraction anyway. It has many 
elements, including the limitless 
draig of the story, the notable castJ 
the prodigal production and the' 
happy work and personality of MisM^ 
Maokaill, who here scores easllp 
the highest mark she has yet reg. 
istered on the screen. The adver*^ 
tising that the title has enjoyed wiv 
put it over the top even if some oe 
the assets' remain unappreciated, i? 

So here is what looks like i,' 
strong box-oflBce feature. Lait. U 

RAFFLES ' 

Unlveml-Jewel, produced and dlrertcnl Iqr 
KInK Bacfott, Etarrinc House Pcterf. 
Adavted to the acreen ((or «econc1 time) by'. 
Harry Tl«ew, from tha novel by KrnesC 
William Hornuns. Rfvl'^wed at the riroad-' 
way, New York, April 27. RunninK tlm*. 
<t5 mini. 

A, J. Raffles Ho'ice Peter* 

Banny Freeman Wood. 

Clarice Vidal Hedda Hopp*: 

Tvord Amorsteth Winter HaJt 

T.ady Amersteth Kate Lester 

T«dy G-w'eodolyn Miss Dupont 

Captain Bedford Frederick Ksmelioal 

It's a famous story, this legend of 
Raffles, the gentleman crook who- 
stole from the rich and then re-' 
turned their goods— ^in order to get 
contributions for the soldiers' fund. 
It has suspense, mystery, love inter- 
est and the excuse for a moderateljr 
lavish production. Because of this 
it is natiu-ally good fljm program, 
with the merits out-numbering the 
faulta 

There are but two faults — bad 
editing, which leaves a host of sub-* 
titles and close-ups in the picture, 
and the casting of Miss Dupont^ 
saccharine and minus a front monU 
ker, for the role of the heroine4 
House Peters and a great cast over- 
come these. And, yet. those little 
faults have kept "Raffles" from be- 
ing a quality first run film, for the 
speed Is retarded by the superfluous 
footage. -t 

Mr. Peters Is an Ideal Raffles. H)e 
has a sense of humor. Hedda Hop- 
per appears to advantage as a Jeal- 
ous woman; 'Winter Hall once more 
carries the mark which his name 
implies into theLord Amersteth Im- 
personation, in which be is ably 
backed by the late Kate Lester, who 
was tragically Jaurned to death re- 
cently. Miss DuPont Is colorless 
and blonde — not that the two go to- 
gether — but she has both in plenty. 
Frederick Esmeltoh and Freeman 
"Wood fill out the cast. 

King Baggott's direction is al- 
ways stire, while the sets are of 
big time quality. "Raffles" first run 
worth must* be Judged greatly on 
Peters' popularity with your pa- 
trons. 

There may be a laugh at the be* 
ginning of this picture for the trad% 
Instead of the name of the film St 
screening, a full picture of Can 
Laemmle, president of Universal, U 
shown, and that fades into "Can 
Laemmle." Then comes the expla* 
nation to the world that Mr. Laem^. 
mle Is president of Universal aol 
then that Universal presents tbf 
picture. There are some mort 
credits and once more <vA Universal 
Jewel Production made by Univef* 
sal Pictures. Carl Laemmle, preslj 
dent." After that It sounds set that 
Laemmle has something to do wits 
It. Sisk. 

THE MAD DANCER 

H. F. Jans production, starring Ana 
Pennington. -From tha "Young's Maia- 
zlne" story by Loulae Winter. ^'^^'^ 
by Burton King. Photographed by Chanja 
Davjs. Hcenarto by William B. La",,! '2a 
I^ew's New York one day (April ")_" 
halt the ahow. Runa about 67 mlnnts* 

Mlml Ann Peat^tfim 

Keith Amndel .-...Johnnie WallW 

Orchestra Leader Vincent M»» 

The PrUicese Nellie ,8»»S 

Serge Verlaln Colte AlbertaOB 

Jean Qaboule Frank MontgomOTj 

Robert Halleck John Woodfoja 

Ada Halleck Kecca AlW 

John Arundel John CosMK* 

John Halleck William Haddocs . 

Ann Pennington's screen debut U 
inauspicious, not because her wors 
is necessarily bad but the vehicle w 
a mediocre one in almost every de- 
tail. At the box office, howevST. 
"Penny's" name and knees tw 
draw, and that the story is fro» 
"Young's Magazine," one °'.,, 
newstand group of semi-blue publi- 
cations that total a large circula- 
tion, shouldn't hurt the commercW 
possibilities. ,^ 

Thl.s story, by Louise "Winter, W" 
Miss Pennington as a little Pan^ 
sienne who poses in the ab.solute Mr; 
a French sculptor In order to Pw 
her rent. Later she comes to t»s 
United States, becomes a perfjw 
little lady and heavily reciprocaMS 
Johnny Walker's show of affectlos. 
(Continued oa page 84) 

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FUll REVIEWS 

(Continued from page 34) 
Bat the villainous sculptor, unable 
to forget what he has seen and 
modeled, haa followed her and 
threatens to expose her as the model 
for hla daring figure, "The Mad 
Dancer," unless she consents to 
marry him. 

Here the plot non* too deftly gives 
Ann ample opportunity to chisel the 
fac* of th« statue into bits. Since 
the scene now is Washington and 
not Paris, no one cares to Identify 
her otherwise as the model for the 
marble and everything is tranquil. 

The little Zlegfeld star skips 
through her role with as much cute- 
ness and charm as the average 
screen actress of such parts, but 
not, however, a very high average 
when it comes to general acting 
ability. However, for a dancer she 
does surprisingly well. Her spar- 
kling eyes and the even more fa- 
mous legs are shown to best advan- 
tage, and except during a few of 
the close-ups she makes an adorable 
Uttle figure. Miss Pennington is 
given opportunity ftor two of her 
characteristic dances, first on the 
Fau-ls streets and then In a Wash- 
ington ballroom to the accompani- 
ment of Vincent Ix>pe2' Orchestra. 

The film has been sluggishly di- 
rected and the supporting cast is 
particularly weak, although Johnny 
Walker will be as welcome as ever 
to those that like him. The photog- 
raphy is also l>elow par, some col- 
ored shots of roses being plctorially 
atrocious. The picture evidently cost 
money, but the handling of the 
extras was poor enough to almost 
spoil the lavish scenes. Finally the 
titling is very trite and the scenario 
disjointed. 

The clever exhibitor will play this 
on* up with advertising of the 



"she - had • posed-as-the-half-naked- 
daticing-girl - frenzied - with • desire*' 
school provided he can get away 
with it. The Pennington, Lopes, 
Young's and dance angles give all 
sorts of opportunities for tie-ups 
that should put this picture across, 
even though in Itself It Is hardly 
deserving of that. And also remem- 
bering Lioew's put it on as a half 
of a double bill at the New Tork in 
Times Square, where Ann Penning- 
ton la best known. 



CHAXnOH OF LOST CAUSES 

WUltom Fox production, starrtng Bdmand 
Low*. Btorr by Mas Brand, •cript br 
ThomM Dlson Jr.. directed br Cheater 
Bennett. Runnlns time, 67 mlnutei. 

iMTinm Bdmund Lowe 

Beetrfce Cherlee Barbara Bedford 

Zantea-Dlck Starllns Walter McaraU 

Corking mystery melodrama with 
a society element that is presented 
in compact story form on the 
screen with sustained suspense 
throughout. Edmund liowe aa tht 
hero of the presentation manages 
to score rather nicely, and Barbara 
Bedford playing opposite him lands 
with both feet. For the sections 
where they like mystery meller this 
one is sure to please, as it Is 
strictly an audience picture, and 
Lowe seems to be oomlng along as 
a favorite. 

Lowe has the role of an author 
out looking for local color and he 
becomes involved in a murder mys- 
tery to solve which hm risks bis 
own life, clears the name o( the 
father of the heroine, and wins her 
hand. The heavy plays a dual role, 
that of a gambling bouse keeper 
and likewise the rival suitor for 
the hand of the heroine. 

The action Is well sustained 
through the entire picture, and the 
audience gets a number ot thrills 




from tbe sitnationa. Bspeelally tbe 
series of narrow ssoapw that the 
hero has after he baa ordsrad him- 
self put out of the way In order 
that ho might track down the gans 
that he believes la responsible for 
the murder. The reaaon tor the 
crime Itself is •wmrj loglcallr worked 
out. and th^re ia a corking ilgbt and 
thrill at the fhtale minute ot the 
story. 

It's a picture well worth while in 
most localities! Fnt. 

RECKLESS COURAGE 

Baddy Rooaevelt Prodaotlon praaaated br 
Leeter F. Bcott, Jr. Storr by Victor Bob- 
erta. directed by Tom Olbaon, acrtpt by 
Betty Burbrldsa. Releaaad by tba Welaa 
Broa. Artdaaa Pictures Corp. ffaaBlns 
time 02 mlnotas. 

Bud Keenan Baddy Roaaevalt 

Jaiper Bayna ...J. C. V<nrlar 

Doria Bayiia Halea Foatar 

Betlar W. A. MeUwata 

Jim AUeo Jay Horiay 

"Soar" Dosaa Jack O* Brian 

"Shorty" Baker N. B. HeadrU 

"Chuck" Caraoa Mamu UeCormtok 

"Sum" Parker Bddle Bany 

Winona Prlnoaaa Noala 

Fast moving picture with a flock 
of thrills for the cheaper class of 
houses. It is, the first of the 1925-26 
series of new Buddy Roosevelt 
westerns, and if the balance of 
the^ productions keep pace with this 
one it looks as though this cow- 
boy hero of the screen is on the 
way to build himself considerable 
popularity In the smaller picture 
houses. 

"Reekless Courage" haa a crook 
plot. Doris Bayne is the daughter 
of a wealthy Importer of diamonds 
and undertakes to make a delivery 
of preotous stones for her father via 
aeroplane. She starts oft and the 
butler in her home, who la in league 
with a band of crooks, tips oft his 
leader that the stones are on their 
way. A second plane containing one 
of the crooks and a pilot start after 
the girl and the orook makes a leap 
from one plane to the other In mid- 
air. This will give the average 
film fan a great kick. 

Of course the girl outwits him 
and throws the box with the Jewels 
from the plane. It hits the cowboy 
hero on the nut as he is riding be- 
low and then things come down to 
earth. The girl, the crooks and the 
hero all chasing one another for the 
Jewels. The gang have them one 
minute, the girl the next, the hero 
after that, and there is fight after 
fight, chase after chase, and action 
every minute of the film. 

From a production standpoint the 
picture looks classy for this type of 
feature. While most of the scenes 
are outdoors there are a few inte- 
riors, and they are all elaborate, 
especially the home of tbe diamond 
merchant. 

Roosevelt Is a rather good-look- 
ing youngster who rides bard and 
doesn't seem afraid to mix It when 
the picture calls for a scrap. It 
looks Bim though he is a real bet for 
those houses where the westerns 
are popular fare with the fans. 

Fred. 



with atorr material, of thla aort 
Therefor* the U. would joat h* klU- 
Inc aa *a**t t* tlMlr aale* procram. 
Th* pletnr* wlU «*C by •■ deobl* 
f*at«r* UUi te th* eheap«r admla- 
Bioii booa** wber* the andlanee* 
don't oar* what they look at aa loos 
aa ther* la something movUtff oa 
th* soreeo. At the N*w Tork Wrl- 
day Blf bt of last w**k K w» glTWi 
the "tm, h*" te a «onpl* «t apota. 

Deaoioad haa the role of a N*w 
Tork poc who qolta th* rias b*- 
oause he knocked aa opponent dead. 
H* head* west and beoom«a a 
tramp. Why the Idol of New TorlCa 
boxing fbaa, aa one of th* titles 
descrlbea him. should be dead broke 
Immediately after the fatal fight is 
a mystery, but here he is a tramp 
working as a cook for a oattle out- 
fit. In addiUon to thla ther* ia th* 
regulation feud between th* cattle- 
men and th* aheep ranchera. th* 
ex-pug working into the picture aa 
th* hero that assista In settling the 
fight between the two factiona and 
bringing about a happy ending. 

There la a flock ot gun play and 
a lot of riding and all the usual 
frills that go with westerns, but the 
story and its enactment isn't any- 
thing that anybody would want to 
brag about. The best thing about 
the picture is the exterior mountain 
locations that were selected by tbe 
director as the background for the 
shooting. * Fred. 

STAR DUST tRAIL 

William VV>z production. -IMrected by BM- 
mund Mortimer. Story by Frederick and 
Fanny Hatton. Runnlns time OB mlnutea. 
Loew'a New Tork. AprQ 14. Halt ot dou- 
ble featura one-day prDtreoi. 

Sylvia Joy Shirley Maaon 

John vrarSInc Ikrant Waahbnm 

Horace Otbba Thoraaa R. Mill 

John Benton Richard Tucker 

The Maid Merta Sterllni 

Nan Hartley Shannon Day 

This pictiire Just misses being 
good. The story is well written and 
the cast adequate with the excep- 



tion of Bryaat Waahbom who turiki 
la a aoB-r«gtat«rtav eoaoeption thai 
liijar** wkatavar aympathetlo ap^ 
p«al hla pel* ordlnartty would havtf 
bum wp. 

nil* dir*«tloa ia w*II •nougfa. bar« ^ 
ring on* Caalt; w h— t h th* diree« 
tor wanted to P*«lat«r poverty o» > 
tfbaaged ei rnni— fnu ss h* did if \ 
through th* m * d1— of a rainstorm, , 

"Wtahburm waa eanght ia anougU < 
rata to lrri«ato th* Qraat Amerlcaa 
Deaert and alwaya la the beat ten« 
twenty aad thirty manner without 
a rata voat aad the coat collar ot 
hia atreet anlt turned up. 

The atory foaturea Shirley Mason' 
aa Sylvia Joy, a cabaret dancer, 
loved by John Benton (Richard 
Tucker), millionaire patron of th* 
night club* aad art. Sylvia marrlea 
John Wardtasr (Mr. Waahbum), an 
actor. Th* wardlngs, living ex-i 
peeaively. flad John'a salary of 1860 
weekly la a current show nofe 
enough. Sylvia otfers to share th* 
household *xp*naes, but he refuses. 

Sylvia, through Benton's financial 
help, ia elevated to stardom. Ward- 
ing la Jealoiis of Benton, and It af-i 
facta his stage work eo much h* 
loses his Job. Overhearing gossip at 
his club, while still out of work, he 
decides to leave his wife until in a 
position to support her. He moves 
to a cheap theatrical boarding 
house. A girl he has befriended '., 
lives there. Benton finds them to* ■' j 
gether in Warding's room and tells 
a scandalous tale to Sylvia. 

Warding the same night, believing 
Sylvia In love with Benton, writes 
her a note releasing her from their 
marriage. On the way to post it he 
is struck by an automobile. 

Nan Hartley (Shannon Day), the 
chorus girl acquaintance of Ward- 
inir. hastens to his wife's home to 
tell her of the accident. She is ad- 
mitted while a party is on celebrat- 
ing Sylvia's triumph In her new 
starring vehicle. Benton is pressing 
(Continued on pag6 54) 



HE 
SHE 

Which does 
she choose? 



represents a million. And he offers 
all hie millions for her rove! 

a working girl — a million looks 
mighty big, but her love belongs to 
another! ' 



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play by A. P. Younger 
and L. a. Rigby. 



JACK LONDON'S "Adventure" is what the 
New York Bulletin calls "a rdttling g^ood pic- 
ture." It's one of those films that, without any 
special ballyhoo, goes out and gets capacity crowds 
through word-of-mouth advertising. 

One of 15 Big Pictures coming to you between 
now and August, including "Madame Sans Gene," 
"The Little French Girl." "Eve's Secret," "Wel- 
come Home." "Old Home Week." "The Shock 
Punch," "Are Parents People?" "Grounds for 
Divorce," "Lost— A Wife," "Paths to Paradise," 
"Light of Western Stars," "Marry Me!" and "The 
Manicure Girl." 



Q>aiwnounl Qictures 



THE LOST CHORD 

Arrow Film Corporation presente drama- 
tlaed atory of 3ir Arthur Sullivan'a eong. 
'The Loet Chord." Whitman Bennett 
production, directed by Wilfred Noy and 
made in Tonkere. Caet Includee David 
Powell. Alice Lake. Dagmer Oodoweky 
and Charles Mack. Reviewed at the 
Stanley, New York, April 17. Running 
time, 68 mlnutea. 

An organist hats lost his belovedest 
—she died. Later he thinks he has 
fallen in love with another girl, but 
she is young and he Is old. A boy 
who has gone away from home 
really loves her. yet when he comes 
home he finds she is engaged to the 
older man. But the older man, see- 
ing she loves the lad, leaves the way 
clear. 

Qroplng once more, as he does 
throughout the picture, he plays 
over the keys of his organ in search 
of that "Lost Chord," but finally 
concluding that all tbe naturals or 
their combinations, or the sharps 
and flats in any combination can 
not bring that lost chord to his fin- 
ger tips. So in the fade-out, the 
effective words of the accompanying 
poem say effectively that only in 
Heaven shall he hear that "Great 
Amen." 

As a cheaper Independent, this 
one holds a good cast and is 
marked by capable production and 
acting. In Its own market and the 
middle-class houses It la a desirable 
film, but probably without drawing 
power of its own. Therefore, it is 
really a good "filler." BUk. 



THE BURNING TRAIL 

Unlveraal bluo-Rtrgak weMfrn starring 
William Desmond. Story by Herbprt 
KnlbtMi; ecrlpt by Isadore Hprnstfln; di- 
rected by Arthur ((osiion. Running time. ."i4 
minutae 
".Smiling Bill" Flannifan.i.Wm. Desmond 

"Teiaa" Albert J. Smith 

Nell Loring Mary Mrlvor 

"Black" I>orlns Jamoe Corey 

John rorliaa Jack Dougherty 

Tom Corllsa F:dniunJ Cobb 

Just one of those westerns 
slapped out on the market to make 
It possible for the Eastman Co. to 
declare huge dividends because of 
tha. raw stock used. No rea.son for 
this picture, and it certainly doesn't 
do Bill Desmond any good. 

It is understood Wllll.im Pesmond 
is a name that means .somothlnsr to 
exhibitors, and possibly still to I e 
public, but it isn't Kolng to mean 
anything to anybody in a short time 




with 

Dorothy l\^ackain, Gladys 
Brockwell, Hobart Bosworth, 
Myrtle Stedman, Olive Tell 
and John Bowers. 

By Elenore Meherin 
Directed by 

JOHN FRANCIS DILLON 

Produced under the 

supervision of 

EARL HUDSON 



The Story with More 
; : Than 50,000,000 Readers 

Now Playing at the 

NEW YORK STRAND 

A lirAt nationdl 'Pictme 



Wedne sday, April 29, 1925 



PICTURES 



VARIETY 



S7 




HOUSE REVIEWS 

(Continued from page 80) 

all hitched Ka««on yella "Muah" 
Ji the rare off stage dragirtng the 
with KaBBon guiding It out of 
The actor closes the prea- 
Jon with a recitation of the late 
iter BeBts "Tribute to a Dog." 
le entire act held the attention 
interest of the audience and 
d to real applause. 
tTls however, entirely too long to 
fli weil In a vaudeville bill. If the 
tHm were eliminated and Kasson 
iS his dogs used alone It might 
kATe a distinct d/kwlng appeal as 
■ novelty, particularly because of 
^ public Interest in this dog team 
iid their run. An announcer to 
hiindle the act with the public would 
ta^eaaentlal as Kasson is too timid 
«0 do any talking hlmaelf. This is 
atrlctly a timely offering and would 
Have to b« handled Immediately to 
j)«of value. 



Iw 



lud Alleged in Foreign 
of "Martin Luther*' 



B^ts 



Alleging frau^ and conspiracy In 
a film deal Involving "The Life of 
llartln Luther," Erwin Ostermeier 
kas started suit for $14,000 against 
the Advance Productions, Inc., 
William H. and Ekiward B. Fern- 
■cfaild, Eugene Sjjtltz and the Lu- 
theran Film Dlvlelon, Inc., in the 
Supreme Court. 

Ostermeier, as assignee of Paul 
Krauas of Munich (Germany), the 
producer of the picture, was to have 
tfapoied of the American rights for 
111,000 to the defendants. It is al- 
ligti that Krauss gave them a bill 
of sale without receiving the con- 
lideration. The details of the al- 
leged fradulent deal concern two 
19,000 checks mad«i payable to the 
Advance Productions, Inc., to have 
_ __ turned over to Krauss b«it held 
«p on the representation they had to 

ear the banks first. 

Krauss, it is alleged, left his bill 
•f sale and the defendants, knowing 
Krauss had passage booked for his 
return to Germany, gave him the 
•Jternatlve of accepting $4,000 and 
three films in lieu of the agreed 
IIS.OOO, or nothing. Krauss accepted 
tbe 14,000 but only received two un- 
Mttisfactory films V/hlch he returned. 
Be Is now suing for the $14,000 
lalance through his assignee. 



Garson 'Tinds" Gregg 

Los Angeles, April 28. 

After the walkout of Maurice 
•Xsfty" Flynn, Harry Garson found 
■Bother star In the embryo and 
tlioe4 him under contract to play 

» itellar role in "High and Ha^d- 



He Is Arnold Gregg, said to be 
tte Uring image of the late Wallace 
Bdd. Gregff has been In pictures 
tor about three years and has played 
ktds oppMlt« Betty Compson and 
Mith Roberts. 

Oaraon will direct the picture, 
which goes into production this 
*Mk with Ethel Shannon In the 
feminine lead. 



HAEOID ILOYDS IN NEW YORK 

Harold Lloyd and wife (Mildred 
wis), with 'John L. Murphy, 
Woyd's production manager, and 
Joseph Reddy, publicity man, 
reached New Tork this week for a 
^cation. 

Lloyd's latest pictufe. "Rah-rah- 
»n," will be renamed, as the Utle 
had been used. No name has been 
>et selected. 



Rochester Re-electiona 

Rochester, N. T., April 28. 

Jules ureenstone last week at the 
annual meeting of Rochester M. P. 
^ A. was elected president; Howard 
wiannon, vice-president; George J. 
*'e«s, treasurer, and Michael J. 
Carr, secreUry. George Caffery and 
*rank Koch were re-elected to the 
«ecutlve committee. 

Delegates were named for the 
Milwaukee convention to be held 
«ay 12-16. 



INSIDE STUFF ON PICTURES 

(Continued from page $0) 
Company, as well as the General Film Company; one of those that 
thought they had the picture business by the throat back In the days 
when the Patent Company put on an exhibitor tax of $2 weekly for 
service, with the exhibitors never stopping yelling over that one. Today 
a $2 Ux for service would be a blessing if the renUla weren't any 
higher than In the time of "The Picture Trust." 



If you don't advertue in 

,, VARIETY 

«6n*l adverti^. 



Why the Warners bought Vita may be one of severaT .'easons. Per- 
haps for the added prestige, as the Warners are understood to be selling 
stock. Or perhaps for that Famous Players contract, although It was 
quite a buy Just to bust into a F. P. Broadway house. If that were the 
only reason. Maybe both. It sent the Warners along though, and a 
portion of the price may be charged off against valuable publicity secured 
in the purchase. The chances are, however, the Warners wanted the 
foreign exchange system of Vita. 

Funny, also, is that after Vita left the Hays organization, the War- 
ners, as another independent producer and distributor, thought of a,\no 
resigning. Better Judgment prevailed, and the Warners remained with 
Hays, something they are now thankful for probably, as they stood a 
better chance on the Inside than the outside. 



first In the legit and then screened. In discussing its possibllltlea. one 
of the M-G officials said: 

**ThIs Is a great break for an author. Not only a great star for Broad- 
way and a gr«at screen success practically cinched In advance — but an 
inside chance for a good notice from George Jean Nathan." 



J. £:rn«8t Williamson, pioneer of under-sea photography and at pres- 
ent making Jules Verne's fantastic "Mysterious Island" for Metro-Gold- 
wyn, will temporarily abandon the pictures to salvage three valuable 
wrecks, the location of which is known to him only. Williamson comes of 
a family which has made deep-sea diving its life work and in Bayonne, 
N. J., his father runs a factory for the manufacture of diving apparatus. 



Murray Kramer has sold a story on the first picture theatre In 
America to the Liberty magazine. His story Is that the first house was 
run by a woman in Newark and was written after much research, and 
despite the contention of the Moe Mark Interests that Mark opened the 
first picture house in upper New York State. 

Fred Hamlin, publicity man at the Strand. New York, has used the 
Mark stuff frequently in press matter. 



"The Ten Commandments," which will be released to exhibitors by 
Famous Players in September, has $3,000,000 aa probably the highest 
exhibition value ever placed on any film. 



In the new contract which Pola Negri made with Famous Players It 
is established she Is to be starred alone In all of her productions. The 
clause reads that as the star she shall have submitted to her all pub- 
licity propaganda; that she is to have the right to pass upon all "■till** 
pictures taken and may reject any. There is also a clause which speci- 
fies a special publicity man is to be itsslgned to her for the puriwse ot 
handling publicity on herself and the picture she is appearing in. 



UOO SEATES FOB E. ST. LOUIS 

" East St. Louis, 111., April 28. 

A motion picture bouse la to be 
fcont here within a year by Harry 
^•dnjon and Fred Leber, co-part-' 
■•rs in the Majestic theatre. A 
•Ix-story office and theatre building 
■•111 be erected on the present Col- 
Unsvllie avenue site of the Majestic. 
Seating capacity about 2,600. 



Metro-Goldwyn is looking for a vehicle for Lillian Gish, to be done 



Frances Marlon has written a book of the movies which Bonl ft Live- 
right are publishing. Hollywood Is an Important part of the local*. 



THE REALSTUFF/ 




AHobart Henley pro- 
duction, wich Eleanor 
BtArdman, Adolphe 
Mcnjou, Conrad Na- 
K«'* Story by Rcnja> 
min Glazcr. 



A K^onta Bell pro. 
duction with Norma 
Shearer, John Gilbert, 
Conrad Nagel. From 
Helen H, Martin'i 
novel. 



A Reginald Barker 
production with Alice 
I'erry.ConMrayTearie. 
From the William 
Vaughn Moody ttac* 
clattic. \ 



A Robert G. Vignola 
production with EIea> 
nor Boardman, Matt 
Moore. Front Ka(h> 
arine Ncwiin Burt's 
story. 




King Vidor'k produti*, 
tion with Eleanor, 
Boardmani .Pat 
O'Malley, Harrison 
Ford. From Lawrence 
Hisins't novel. 



Elinor Glvn'c produc* 
tion of her novel. Di- 
rected by King Vidor 
with Aileen Pringlc 
and John Gilbert. 



A Robert Z. Leonard 
'production with Con- 
rad Nagel. Lewis 
Stone, Marguerite De 
La Motte. From the 
famous stage play by 
Samuel Shipman. 



A Frank Borzage pro* 
duction with Alice 
Joyce* Percy M^ar-"^ 
mont. From Zoa 
Akins' play 




Roland West'i pr<U| 
duett oit with Lon! 
Chan«y and lohnoVl 
'Arthur. From the (tag« 
tucceta byCrana Wif. 
biM^ — 



tlu^rt HugliM* pro- 
'duciion of his stage 
fflay with Norma 
Shearer. Conrad Na- 
gel, Renee Adoree, 
, Walter Hieri. Direct- 
* ed by ALT Gouiding. 



Fred Niblo's produc- 
tion of his story, wiiU 
Kamon Novarro, Eaid 
Bennett, Wallace 
Beery. 



A Victor Seattrcm 
production with Lon 
Chaney^ Norma 
Shearer, John Gilbert. 
Tutly Marshall. From 
Leonid Andreyev's 
play. 



*• .-'• 



^Xt^tJo Ldw u n 




^J^^ ^r The Talk, (f Ttie Mus/ri/L^ _^ 



;.>. 



M*inb«r Motion Picture ProdurTii sml Dlnfributom of Anr^rlcs, Inc— Will H. Hay* PrMldoM. 



38 



VARIETY 



RADIO 



■s*.''. : '■*v;.i.. r? ■ 



\Yednesday. A'^piil 29, 192S 



NOT ENOUGH ENTERTAINMENT; 
SOME MERIT, BUT MOSTLY BLAH 



A' 



Friday Nights Only Novelty Plugging for State of 
Maine — Kiddie Story and Financial Report Go 
Out Over the Air Together 



with show buslneaa at ebb tide, 
a couple of the Independent le^lt 
manaffers were asaln speculating on 
the wherefores and whytores of off 
business, and the trite deduction 

anent radio and Its harmful effects 
was a«raln aired. A surrey of Fri- 
day night's ether entertainment, 
however, did not conclusively sup- 
port that theory, although In spots 
the offerings had their merits, par- 
ticularly the paid advertising fea- 
tures, after the sales and advertis- 
ing talk t\fi.i been discounted. This 
only proves that real talent, when 
paid for, expends its energies 
toward selling itself to the best pos- 
sible advantage under the prevail- 
ing conditions. 

The program on the whole was 
average and In spots very inuch 
blah. WEAF's dinner hour of 
music by the Waldorf-Astoria or- 
chestra was pleasing; ditto the 
Commodore hotel dinner hour via 
WJZ. WJT's organ recital was 
vlelng with WNTC's baseball scores 
and police alarmis. Interpolated 
with It all WHN's tksual song plug- 
gers nice Matty Ijevine, et al., were 
having their innings. NTQ also 
plugged the Siamese Twins and the 
Lambs' OamboL For the latter 
Thomas Meighan made a debut 
microphone "appearance" with a 
brief talk on behalf of the Gambol. 
Melghan Is Shepherd of the Liambs. 
A kiddle story from WEAF was 
simultaneously broadcast with 
WJZ's financial reports by Dow, 
Jones A Co., publishers of the 
"Wall Street Journal." Arthur War- 
wick, pianist, and Edna Ba«hman, 
soprano, held forth from WJY in 
joint recital and to good effect. 
Quartet in Sections 
The Chalmers String Quartet 
from WEAP split up its program in 
two sections, clicking both times, 
to permit the Happiness Boys to 
sandwich In their half hour. Billy 
Jones and Ernest Hare are facile 
entertainers, and their delivery 
readily explains their radio popu- 
larity. One of their vocal offerings 
was titled The Parmer Took An- 
other Load Away! Hay, Hay!" with 
doggerel lyrics and catch- lines fea- 
tured. "She Radiates on the 
Radio- was another outstanding 
number. The latter permitted for 
satirical interludes In connection 
with radio a travesty that is sur- 
I>ri8ing in view of its source. 

Prom WHN Jackie Harrell, one of 
the weakest song pluggers heard, 
missed fire on a couple of notes and 
drew good-natured kidding from 
NTO. Harold Vanderhyde, piano, 
and Charles Ruffo, ban joist, fol- 
lowed with team instrumental selec- 
tions. 

The Stirling Piano Two of violin 
and piano from WEAP plugged the 
Sterling brand for a half hour, fol- 
lowed by Charles C. Green's regular 
talk on advertising. 

Maine in Land Boom 
The State of Maine came In for 
two big plugs from WHN and WJZ. 
The same realty boom that is cur- 
rently obtaining in Florida seems 
to have gripped the Pine Tree State. 
judging by the spiels. The WHN 
chatter, while presented by a realty 
company, seemingly is well hjoked 
up for local co-operation. The Gov- 
ernor of Maine, the Attorney-Gen- 
eral of Maine, the president cf the 
University of Maine, the Bangor 
"Dally News" and other offlclals and 
official organs are mentioned as co- 
operating in a prize contest on be- 
half of the state. 

The piece-de-resistance of the 
radio programs are generally the 
bands and the Beaux Arts jazzlsts 
from WJZ (Ben aiasser's orches- 
tra) and Ace Brigode's 14 Virginians 
from the Monte Carlo topped It off 
from WJY. Both are tried and 
proved radio features. 

At a late hour WAHG also had a 
Harmony Girls orchestra on— not so 
good. Abel. 



'IHE RADIO RASH" 
IS NOT A SONG 



Van Nuys, Cal., April 28. 

A new disease — it Is the 
"radio rash," and is brought on 
by radio ear phones rubbing 
and chafing against the skin. 

The discoverer of the new 
malady is Joe Llthicum, who 
lives on a ranch near here. 
Joe came to town with his ear 
phones and' said, "Danged If I 
ain't off these yere far phones 
for good. The blamed things 
bad my ears and sides of my 
face all messed up with a 
pimply rash. Where's this fel- 
low what sells them loud 
speakers?" * 

Joe said he went to a doctor 
when the rash first appeared 
and the medico corroborated 
hU belief that the irritation 
was due to the ear phones. 



Conference to IMBnimize 
Radio Interference 

Waahington, April 28. 

A radio conference Is 'to be held 
in Detroit. Ma^ 4, to consider what 
action can be taken to minimize 
radio interference caused by Cana- 
dian and United States coast sta« 
tions as well as the ship stations of 
the tw<^ countries situated on the 
Great Lakes. 

The_Det>artment of Commerce in 
making the announcement that 
representatives of the department's 
radio service, the Canadian Govern- 
ment Radio Service, commercial 
jradio companies, steamship com- 
panies and others directly interested 
will be In attendance. 



$1 RADIO SHOW 

NOT WORTH rr 



Review of Performance 
at Blackttone, Chi. 



Stage Broadcasting at $1 
Top Profitable at Chicago 

Chicago, April 28. 

Station WTAS, which has been 
broadcasting fiom the stage of the 
Blackstone. where an admission of 
$1 waui charged to witness the per- 
formance, will, vacate the theatre 
Saturday to make room for Frank 
Craven's cokiedy, "New Brooms.** 

The radio performances are said 
to have netted the management a 
net profit of $1,000 weekly for the 
first two weeks. The house n^ceived 
the first $2,000 with a 60-40 split 
.bove that amour.t. The station wil' 
move back to Its first Chlfcago quar- 
ters in tb£ Kimball building. 

After 17 Years Married 
Mrs. Don Bestor Regrets 

Chicago, April 28. 

Don Bestor, whose orchestra is 
now playing a local cabaret, has 
been sued by his wife, Hattle C. 
Bestor of Kankakee, who alleges 
Bestor has been repeatedly guilty 
of adultery with different women. 

They were married on September 
12, 1908, and lived together until 
May 8, 1924. at which time the wife 
became convinced of her husband's 
infidelity. They have a child four 
years old. Bestor has often given 
out interviews ascribing to his wife 
all credit for his having risen from 
a small town piano player into a big 
leaguer. , 

Bestor was originally a theatre 
manager In Lonoke, Arkansas, and 
later in Kankakee, eventually com- 
ing to Chicago and hooking up with 
Edgar Benson. At present the Don 
Bestor orchestra is regarded as the 
ace of Benson's strings. 



Sent Out 'Theatre IMagazine' Dinner 
WGBS (GImbel's) sent out Sun- 
day night the Jubilee Dinner, held 
for the "Theatre Magazine," to cele- 
brate its 25th anniversary. 

A post-card announcement of the 
radioing was previously mailed in 
quantity. 



PUBLISHERS AND ADVERTISERS 



What effect the resolution by the AmerlcatuNewspaper Publishers' 
Association agaii Jt all forms of free advertising for radio will have 
on radio advertisers is problematical. But it is not unknown that 
many of the "accounts" solicited by broadcasting stations were also 
with the pointed reference to the fact that the available advertising 
does not end with the actual radiocasting. It has been pointed out 
that the free mention of advertising products in the published radio 
programs da^Iy affords national advertising gratis; also via news 
stories, etc. 

The newspaper publishers ended its annual convention at the 
Waldorf-Astoria Friday with the passing of this resolution. They 
opined that radio may cost the public's good will i'f the advertising 
is overdone ais against the educational and entertainment features. 



Chicago, April 28. 
One of the poorest entertainments 
ever offered for |1 admission is be- 
ing presented at the Blackstone 
Theatre, where station WTAS is 
broadcasting nightly. The latter 
station Is sponsored by Charles Brb- 
stein, attorney, who also acts as an- 
nouncer. 

Despite an admission price is be- 
ing charged to witness the perform- 
ance, there Is no added entertain- 
meat, aside from that supplied by 
T&e various music publishing houses 
who figure it a good plug. One of 
the turns announced during the 
evening as the Society Entertainers 
from Ernie Young's Pershing Palace 
Revue was later revealed to be fic- 
titious. The reviewer having seen 
"the Young revue knew they were 
not among those who comprised the 
show at the cafe, but figured they 
might be added starters. When Mr. 
Young was interviewed he denied 
ail knowledge of giving the station 
permission to use his name, especi- 
ally with an Inferior combination. 
The curtain rang up about 8:16, 
disclosing a blue eye, filled In by the 
orchestra and the mike, which was 
on a pedestal. Without explaining 
the operation of radio to prove to 
the skeptical that a radio entertain- 
ment is really being broadcast, the 
announcer (Coleman Goetz) stenned 
out and said the boss' own orches- 
tra conducted by Joe Jludolph at the 
piano will open the show by play- 
ing "America." The customers stood 
up and prayed that the program 
might not prove boresome. 

This was followed by an army of 
song pluggers who appeared simul- 
taneously, save for the short Inter- 
ludes taken up by the announcer 
who enlivened the performance by 
a couple of nifties. Goetz, witty, 
covers up ail the defects of the en- 
tertainment with some extempora- 
t^ous humor. All that could be 
heard during the entire evening was 
that the "boss' own with Joe Ru- 
dolph at the piano will play" so and 
so. 

The entertainment ran along 
slowly throughoQt the evening with 
"the boss" himself (Mr. Erbsteln) 
relieving Goetz at the mike around 
9:30. The two announcers prac- 
tically saved the evening frftm a 
total loss. 

The 10-piece musical combination 
measures up with the average, but 
does not compare with Fred Hamm's 
gang, who formerly supplied the 
music for the listeners-in from this 
station. Of all the entertainers that 
appeared Tuby Garron, representing 
Ager, Yellen & Bornstein, was the 
hit of the evening. Tuby Is one of 
the best pantomime comedians ap- 
pearing on the air. He is evidently 
in favor of the wise man who said 
"It is better to keep your mout^ 
shut and be thought a fool than to 
open it and removtf all doubt." 

The only entertainers paid are 
"The Boss' own orchestra." 

Laop. 

BADIO BOMAVCE MASKIAGE 

A radio romance culsalnated April 
24 in a private suite at the Hotel 
Vanderbilt, New York, when Arthur 
Murray, dance instructor, was mar- 
ried to Katherlne Hazel Kornf elder, 
of Jersey City. Both were Intro- 
duced by Joseph M. Bamett, direc- 
tor of the Bamberger station WOR, 
NewarlE. ^ 



6 NEW STATIONS UCENSED 



^ 



Biz 

week. 

The 

Call 
WJBO 

WTKB 

YLfBC 

WCBZ 

Kwwr 

WNAB 



. ■ Washington, April 28. 

new broadcasting stations were licensed during the past 

new W stations are: 

Pr»- W^rs- 

quencf lenftha Power 
Station ktyu meters watti 

Aahland BriMdoutlnK Cointnlttee (C. W. 

prefferkorn). AahUnd. Wta ItM Stt IM 

rrancia K. Brldsman, 4aM Woodlawn ave.. 

Cblcacb, lU inO SITS 10* 

Hummer Farolture Co., Second and JoUoc 

atT«ota. I.a Salle. Ill suu.---- 1^** *>* 100 

Nentrowound Radio Utg. Co., cEIcar> 

Helchta ni 1S80 217.S 50 

St. L«ula Truth Caatar. 40M> LindeU streat. 

St. Loula. Mo 1400 Sl«.t 230 

Shcpard Storea, SO Winter atraat. Boaton. 
tUm. Uoe 23* 100 



BAND and ORCHESTRA REVeS 



FRANK DAILEY'8 MEADOW- 
BROOK BAND (10) 
Paradise Ballroom, Newark, N. J. 
Newark, April 28. 
Dalley's Meadowbrook Orchestra 
is not one of these highly-exploited 
organisations with every musician 
getting a dollar a not%, but it is a 
mighty good band. Following Ray 
Miller at Paradise was no cinch 
but Dailey seems to have made the 
grade and if he keeps working his 
future seems assured. 

The band is distinguished for a 
smooth, strong rhythm and a clear 
choral tone. A rich bass often fea- 
tures the arrangements c that the 
whole combination offers a melodic 
solidity. There is sufficient varia- 
tion to avoid monotony, one nuny>er 
being played mainly in the treble 
and another effectively employing 
a broken staccato rhythm. The in- 
dividual pieces are played symphon- 
ically enough to display the orches- 
tra's resources but these are not 
pushed to excess. 

There Is no clowning, little 
"wicked" stuff, except once or twice 
where a stopped trumpet gets loose, 
and no grotesque distortions of 
theme. The musicians manifest 
careful training, attack accurately, 
and play sympathetically with 
plenty of verve without violence. 

The organization consists of the 
following: John Klersy, piano; 
Jack Margolin, banjo and arranget,' 
Fred S. Eckert, drums; Al Weber, 
tuba, deep sax, and bass viol; Henry 
MuIIer and Moe Hirschberg, reeds; 
Phil Baird and Harry Gluck, trum- 
pets; Bill Burger, trombone. 

Many of the numbers played 
Dailey has recorded for Bell and 
Edison. He opens at Dreamland 
Park, May 9. Austin. 



GENE RODEMICH'S ORCHESTRA 

(15) 
19 Mins.; Full (Special) 
Qrand CentrsI, St. Louis 

St. lioole's favorite son, this boy 
Rodemich. A draw as the regular 
Grand Central band, but when his 
bunch is billed as a stage attraction 
they sure pull them to the old B. O. 

Rodemich has added four more 
men to his stage and recording 
crew, making ^ total of IS. He has 
two assistants at the piano and a 
number by the trio is great. Other 
specialties ^re a string quartet of 
three fiddles and a 'cello; a trom- 
bone 80>o by Larry Conley; a mod- 
ern arrangement of Dvorak's "Hu- 
moresque" by the orchestra; a vocal 
part by Paul Spoerleder (drums? 
and a solo by Morton Downey (re- 
turn engagement at the Grand Cen- 
tral) with accompaniment by Rode- 
mich at the piano. Downey was the 
hit of the show. 

The boys all wore blue coats and 
white flannels and made a neat ap- 
pearance. Ruebel. 



BERT LOWE AND ORCHESTI 

(1») 
Harvard Catholic Club Ball 
Copley Plasa Hotel, Boston 

With reference to Bert Lowe'i 
orchestra's "first team," it is merely 
a relative term. Lowe has no first 
team in the sense of an organized, 
unchanging grou];^ of musici ms of 
fixed number. He has a nucleus ol 
eight or 10 men, who work regularli 
for him, and he has, in addition, 
a number of first class players oa 
call. From the first group comi 
the smaller orchestras, which ap« 
pear at the exclusive house partlei 
which constitute a 'erge part ol 
the Lowe revenue, ani the comb!* e<l 
forces go to make up the !argei 
teams for the big Jamborees. 

Judged strictly on a musical ba< 
sis, Lowe's orchestra is not so greal 
as it might. well be, for reasons lm> 
plied above. If he were to take th( 
15 men who worked for him at thii 
dance and rehearsing them con- 
sistently, he would be forced to bovi 
his head to few dance orchestrj 
leaders here or elsewhere. But h4 
finds it more profitable to work oi 
a flexible basis, relying upon th« 
individual talents of the musiciani 
he employs and upon his own per- 
sonality to get him across. 

Oflfhand it would seem that he li 
unwise to pursue this policy, bui 
a knowledge of the conditions thai 
exist in the dance music marketi 
here In Boston brings the realiza- 
tion that this Is the best policy 

Of his men, Louis Calabrese 
trumpeter and leader, is perhapi 
the best known. Calabrese playi 
plenty of trumpet and directs, witl 
an indifferent grace which lnvarl< 
ably attracts feminine attention 
Pete Fitzgerald, banjo-plunk, alsi 
deserves notice. In Calabrese's ab" 
sence he sometimes leads, and hi 
has the appearance and the mulcal 
ability to do a good Job, Warre« 
Hookway, who belongs with Perlej 
Breed's orchestra, slipped into th« 
Lowe lineup Monday night. Warrei 
plays a good hot trumpet. San 
Liner, a young Harvard student 
who plays second piano. Is alsi 
clever. 

Lowe's method. If method it m«| 
be called, consists simply of per* 
mittlng the individual nnuslcian H 
reign supreme, subject to the gewi 
eral whim of the dancers tnso^ 
as that Is ascertainable, and to tM 
general mood of director Calabres* 
This method is defensible chiefly ol 
highly danceable, and that th< 
crowd appears to like it."* 

Bert Lowe and his orchestras ar< 
the grounds that the results art 
different and unusual and/the chlel 
reason for their "getting away wltl 
it" is— Bert Lowe. Norton. 



OROAHISTS' CONVEHTION 

The American Guild of Organists 
will hold a general convention \n 
Chicago June 18-18 at Kimball hall. 



DOWHEY IN FILM HOUSES 

Morton Downey, Irish tenor, openi 
for Balaban & Katz May 11 a( 
McVicker's, (^hicago, for a tour ol 
their picture nouses. 

Downey has also been signed b] 
Brunswick as an exclusive artist. 



RADIO 



DEALERS MAKING MONEY 

BUT LOSING IT Oi STOCK BUYING 



Radio dealers are saying that while they have made plenty of 
money In the operation of radio stores,. selling sets and equipment, 
they also state that most of them have lost all they have made, 
and more than that, during the recent tumble of radio stocks in 
Wall Street , - - - 

Enthused by what they thought w«re the unlimited possibilities 
of radio, the dealers, some with chains of stores, believed they saw 
even bigger profits in the stocks of radio companies offered for sale 
oa the market Many dealers are reiwrted to have loaded up with 
these stocks, to see their profits from botk stores and speculation 
▼anlah when the quotations stfurt«l tunbllne down within tho 
past month. 



, Wednesday. April 29, liSS 



MUSIC 



VARIBTT 



BLOOM BRINGS 
'EM TOGETOER 



P Over 20 Organizations 
'; Represented at Meeting 

i 

« 

CongreMiiuui Bol Bloom drew 

, -feat credit for hla wholehearted 
Intereat In »etUii» the yarious or- 

' fanisatlona d«0>roaa of Improving 
the copyright Uw to agree to dla- 
j^ p, their differences in an amicable 
gumnar. Congreaaman Bloom, as 
chairman of the subcommittee of 
^tent-, wit>. the assistance of 
WIU ^' Hays at last Wednesday's 
conference In the Bar Association 
baildlng, accomplished considerable 

V In that direction. 

Over 20 organisations, represent- 
ing everybody Interested in copy- 
right, including radio, authors, com- 
poser% publishers, artists, picture 
and theatrical Interests, attended 
the first meeting of the subcom- 
mittee. 

Will Hays, for the picture Indus- 
try, stated that the f^in people w-ere 
desirous of co-operating in securing 
the passage of a fair and adequate 
copyright law. 

''■' Nathan Burkan for the music 
: nen opined that in view of the re- 
cent reversal of the Hlckenlooper 
. decision and Judge Mack's opinion 

• In the Circuit Court of Appeals, he 

/ was satisfied with the present 
status of the copyright law as far 

/ as the qnarrel between the music 
interests and the radio and talking 

■ machine people is concerned. 

J, The subcommittee scheme was 

' then outlined whereby each faction 
would appoint a representative to 
thresh out Its difference with one 

' another. 

•"' The Pefklns bill, which failed to 

' pass at Congress last session, will 
be retained as a basis for argument 
and general pattern for the pro- 
posed legislation on copyright, as 
its general features are generally 

' approved. 



HERE AND THERE 



Oeorg* J.. Trlnkhaua. composer 
and for many years In cfaargs of 
Wltmarks' arranging department, 
has again renewed his contract with 
the tina as exclusive composer and 
arranger. 



Phil Romano and his orchestra of 
seven close May 2 at the New Ken- 
more Hotel. Albany, and open the Sd 
at the Roseland Ballroom. New 
Tork, for a summer's engagement. 



I 



Chicago's Music Corp. 
Going After Local Biz 

Chicago, April 28. 
It was reported Paul Bleso had 
left the Edgar Benson orchestras. 
Blese has been under contract to 
the Music Corporation of America 
since June, 1924, and will remain 
onder that management for at lea«t 
several years more. 

The Music Corporation of Amer- 
ica Is a Chicago organization"' about 
three years old. It has been sup- 
plying orchestras for the surround- 
ing territory in increasing volvune, 
but thus far has made little effort 
to go after Chicago business. It 

,has sent orchestras as far east as 
Altoona, Pa., and as far west as 
St. PauL In addition to a regular 
booking service, the Music Corpora- 
tion supplies expert exploitation for 
the ballrooms, pavilions, hotels or 
other places contracting with It. It 
has staged Tery successful road 
tours for such prominent bandsmen 
M Coon Sanders, Vlo Meyers, 
Handy, King Oliver and Roy Bargy. 
In the very near future the Mtisic 
Corporation Is going out after Chi- 
cago business, a department to 

.handle local contracts being In proc- 
ess of formation. It Is known that 
E<dKar Benson Is not at all pleased 
»t the prospect of some really for- 
midable opposition, and it is said 
he has approached the Music Cor- 
poration with a view to an amalga- 
mation or hook-up. The Music 
Corporation has rebuffed the sug- 
gestion. 

Benson has been a czar of the 
orchestra field hereabouts for some 
time and has sown a crop of peeved 
niuslclans, it is said. 



Baon *S: Da^ 



SIVER BELL 

BANJOS. , 

New Catalog — Just Out 

THE BACON BANJO CO. Inc 

GROTON. CONN. 



Seymour Simons and his orches- 
tra close their season at the Addison 
hotel, Detroit. May 1£ and open at 
the Granada park, Detroit, the fol- 
lowing day for two weeks. The en- 
suing 14 weeks will be spent on 
the National Attractions' "ballroom 
circuit" tour. Simons returns to the 
Addlaon Ui the <alL 



The date for the sailing of Paul 
Specht and his Orchestra to Eng- 
land has definitely been set as Aug. 
6. The band will play the Piccadilly 
hotel, London, where Specht ap- 
peared on his two earlier trips. The 
orchestra will stay in Europe for 12 
weeks, with one of the other Specht 
units replacing them at the leader's 
Pandora Club, Phikidelphia. 




INSIDE STUFF 



On Music 



.» •< 



The record companies' system of local recordings Is panning out 
prettily for all concerned. It gives a large number of local bands which 
would otherwise never command disk attention an opportunity to so 
feature themselves In their own home towns. This insures a eertain 
demand for such recordinga 

While the local demand would hardly make it worth wMle for the 
company to specially "can" certain songs, a local band from Cincinnati, 
for Instance, might find Us popularity spreading to Cleveland and ad- 
jacent territory for this reason. With so many of the local bands also 
radiocasting regularly. It brings them before a comparatively larger 
circle. 

From the recording company's viewpoint, the prime Interest Is that 
these local releases also creates renewed Interest In the same company's 
other artists, who are of national fame. 



Hetum Enpraaoinent of 

PHIL ROMANO 

And His Orchestra 

Radio Favorites 

at 

Roseland Ballroom, New York City 

Opening May 3, 192£-Sept. 26. 1926 

We leave the New Kenmore Hotel, 

Albany, N. Y., on May 2, after a 

successful season. 



Arthur Schutt, pianist with the 
Paul Specht Orchestra for six years, 
opened Monday at the Biltmore 
hotel with the Roger Wolfe (Kahn) 
orchestra. 



V 



Lou Gold and his orchestra open 
May 2 at the Chateau Lourler, Pel- 
ham, N. Y. 



Otto Motzan, songwriter, has gone 
into popular music publishing with 
his first number, a concort Inter- 
mezzo for orchestra. 



Charles Dornberger and his or- 
chestra open this week at the Kan- 
sas City Athletic Club, Kansas City, 
for the summer, following several 
weeks' tour of middle western pic- 
ture houses. , . ■ ' ^ . : 



Nat Katz has opened at the Bed- 
ford Castle, Brooklyn, N. Y., suc- 
ceeding Fred Blondell, now at the 
Alamac Hotel. New York. Kats will 
double vaudeville. '' 



Carleton Kelsey, forrtierly direct- 
ing "Sky High" at the Winter Gar- 
den, Is touring the picture houses 
with an orchestra. 



Johnny Johnson and orchestra, 
returning from the Embassy Club, 
Miami, open May 1 at the Post 
Lodge, Boston Post Road, -New 
Rochelle. N. Y. 



Ben Bemle has two choice proms 
booked at Yale and Princeton, May 
15 and May 1-2, respectively. The 
Princeton function is a two-day af- 
fair. Bemle also will officiate at 
the opening of the newest link in 
the United Hotel chain, the Van 
Curler, Schenectady, N. Y, May 7. 

Herman Bemle is Ben's booking 
chief. 



Don CSark and his La Monica 
Ballroom Orchestra make their de- 
but May 15 as Victor dance record- 
ing artists. This Pacific Coast 
con.binatlon is lieaded by Paul 
Wiilteman's former saxophonist. 



Paul Thiesen and his String En- 
semble will be at the Colony, Nerw 
York, Sunday, as the featured 
presentation. The string orchestra 
goes into "The Brown Derby," a 
production thereafter. 



Dave Rlngle is now recording for 
the Emerson and other recordp. 



WEIL'S STOCK EOOM FIEE 

Chicago, April 28. 

A fire last Thursday caused by 
the friction of a defective electrical 
connection wiped out the entire 
stock and arranging room of the 
Milton Well Music Company, Co- 
hen's Grand Opera House Building. 

The room was in the rear of the 
building, while the piano and ofllce 
rooms are In the front. No one 
was In the offices at the time the 
flames broke out. 

The damage is said to be around 
$14,000, With about half covered by 
Insurance. 



CARPENTER FOR VICTOR 

Billy "Uke" Cs»rpent?r, ukulele 

■specialist. ha(» been signed as ^ an 

exclusive Victor .refiorcl^l^i^. artist. 

i C.irpentfr Is toutg4 ae a "uke" find 

l^^d INtporvtly ?n ,Al^x . qcrbtr'a 

' "Town Topics" act.. 



Disc Sale Boom 



The lull In phonograph rec- 
ord sales Is counted on as the 
calm before the storm of big 
sales. It Is deduced in this 
wise: one of the companies 
which manufacturej talking 
machine motors as well as 
records, finds that its motor 
output is In unusual demand^ 
particularly for portal>le pho- 
nographs. 

With *he warmer weather 
due, when the portable machine 
has Its innings on fishing trips, 
outings, picnics and the like, 
the demand for records is ex- 
pected to boom. 



Taking advertising off out of radio is thought to be necessary by 
Congressman Sol Bloom, who looks upon the means as a Congressional 
noeasure. Radio, claims Mr. Bloom, Is subject to the same restrictions 
as Interstate oommsrce. Commercial radio or advertising, says the Con- 
gressman, Is running TSdlo. 

While much of the advertising matter going through the air Is horri- 
ble to listen to, there are exceptions. Once In a while an advertising 
program c' entertainment Is much preferable as entertainment to that 
sent out by the station itself. 

Last week the Associated Press gave a little leeway to radioing, 
newspaper stations using Its service In detailing how some of the A. P. 
matter may be used over the radio. 



Opposition Ballroom Circuit 

The American Ballroom Circuit, 
Inc.. 64 West Randolph street, Chi- 
cago. Is the second proposition of its 
kind, now being organised along the 
lines of National Attractions of New 
York. Inc. The A. B. C. system of 
franchises is to play feature bands 
for two -weeks stands, as against the 
National Attractioln' week and 
split-week stands. 

The A. B. C. has the foUowing 
band leaders lined up to contribute 
dance combinations: Isham Jones, 
Ben Bcrnie, Meyer Davis, Vincent 
Lopes. Eddls EUkins, Frank Silver, 
Paul Specht, George Olsen, Frank 
Westphal, Ralph Williams, Frank 
Magglo, Jack Chapman, Fred Hamm, 
Seattle Harmony Kings, Osborn, 
Don Bestor. 

The National Attractions gets 
under way May SO with ito circuit 
proposition, routing the following 
bands: Bennie Krueger, Sam Lanln, 
Vincent Lopes Junior Orchestra, 
Duke Yellman, Ray Stm well's Or- 
chestra, Austin J. Wylle, Paul 
Whiteman's 8. S. Leviathan Band, 
Ray Miller. Jan Oarber, Benson, 
Lopez' Debutantes, Paul Blese, 
Gypsy Serenaders, Dave Harmon, 
Oklahoma Cow Girts, Madrid Span- 
ish Syncopators, Wledemeyer Or- 
chestra, Hlnes Bros., Weems Bros., 
Carl Fenton, Jack Linton's Cadeta 



mSSEEL TO ROXT 

The 8i)€eohes and entertainment 
of the testimonial dinner to be ten- 
dered Major S. L. Rothsiel (Roxy) 
by New York Chaptor No. II, of the 
Sojourners, a Masonic organization 
comprising military officers, will be 
broadcast May 9 from WIELAF. The 
banquet will be held at the Hotel 
Biltmore. 

Roxy's work on behalf of the 
radio fund for disabled war vet- 
erans now In government hospitals 
brought him to attention for this 
honor. 



JtJST raVENTEDISJi "SSSLiSrS""- 



with odwDCMbto mittlc 

roll*. 




T« k« »l*y<i4 ImntiMlrlT wltktul •■» kiovl- 

ttft •( MUSi« 

L.\n(it rVUj TONKI Ric«l1nit «itrf1«ln- 
m*rn tt>t mtn*»<ir W«ll-»Binrt«<l nmrtr fur 
til rttunlrli^ PamphlrU trm ot rlurg* and 

(K'ltpallf. 

Charle* PHtU t C« , Mew Bedford, MsM. 



Three or four of the big sheet music jobbsrs In New York and other 
large eastern cities liave been abusing ths "return" privUsge In a new 
way. Often a good sized order Is sold on a new number at an Introduc- 
tory rate, below the regular rata After some weeks the number goes 
up In price whether it has developed into a hit or not. Some months 
later the jobber is prone to return what he has left oil his shelves of 
the song and demands the later rate in refund rather than the earlier 
one he actually paid. The publishers can ill afford to buck the job- 
bers, who have the metropolitan districts sewed up and they must 
accept the loss. 



The hit song of the University of Pennsylvania's Mask sQd Wig 
show," "Joan of Arkansas," is "She Radiates on ths Radio," by David 
Zoob, a 1928 law student. Zoob'a song has been taken over by Joe Mor- 
ris for regular publication, Zoob is a young chap who more than 
earned > his college expenses some seasons back by Writing "Sweet 
Lady," a hit song In "Tangerine." 



Recently a Chicago independent agent wrote a gag song foT ex- 
ploitation over the radio. In the song he mentioned many prominent 
Chicago merchants. To assure himself that there would be no trouble 
he sought written consent. 

All the firms granted their consent with the exception of a jewelry 
concern. Tiffany, of Chicago, which quallfled Its permission by Mytr.g 
the name might be used from any broadcasting station save one. 

This particular station, one of the best known in the city, does con- 
siderable advertising and the jewelry firm opined that publicity from this 
source was unwelcome as the "commonness" would tend to cheapen the 
trade name Jbefore the public J 



a tract In the park section of Sebrlng HtghlaMds, SAbrlilf, VUl' 
Vincent Lopez has fallen for .the Florida realty l>ee. Be has acquired 



"ElU EDJ" SUIT 



The "EllI Elli" test case, which 
has been hanging fire in the Fed- 
eral Court for bver two years, 
started trial this week before Judge 
Augustus N. Hand. Jacob Koppel 
Sandler, the author of the Hebrew 
hymn and RIchmond-Robblns, Inc. 
(since changed In corporate name 
to RObblns-Bngel, Inc.) are the 
plaintiffs against Joseph P. Katz, an 
East Side music publisher, who has 
also put out several editions of the 
song. 

"EIII Eili's" valuation Is placed 
at 1500,000. The Robblns-Engel 
firm Is paying Sandler royalties for 
Ite authorized publication. Kats 
claims It is an ancient Hebrew 
theme and property in common' do- 
main. 

If Sandler and Robbins-Engel, 
Inc., are successful. It will mean that 
.the other music firms which have 
Issued various editions of "EllI 
£111," as well as the many record 
and roll concerns which have 
"canned" the hymn, will have to 
account extensively to the plain- 
tiffs. 



Victor's Srd in Detroit 

Detroit, ApHl 28. 
The Victor will have a third re- 
cording orchestra represSAtM local- 
ly with the opening of Whltey Kauf- 
man's Original Pennsylvania Seren- 
aders at the Brlggs' Cafe May 11. 
Ted Weems recently opened at the 
Oriole Terrace and Jean Ooldkette 
Is the local pride, having the society 
bookings sewed up in addition to 
the Detroit Athletic Club, Book- 
Cadillac hotel and the Greystone 
ballroom. 



Two Bands at Sherman 

• .'; ; Chicago, April 28. 

The new Hotel Sherman additlot^ 
Is reported to be anxious to line up 
the two strongest dance orchestras 
It can obtain. It has Abe Lyman In 
mind for one providing he can be 
signed it Is said. Charley Straight's 
orchestra at present at the Rendez- 
vous Cafe on i the north aids is 
wanted for ths other. 

Many people consider Straight the 
finest bandsman In town since Ish- 
am Jones left. 

If the Sherman addition lines 
these two up they will be In a likely 
position to give the balloon room at 
•the Congress a run. 



EF7E STASIS APRIL 30 

St. Louis, April 28. 

KFVE, the new radiocasting sta- 
tion of the Film Corporation of 
America, located at University City, 
Mo., (St. Louis suburb), will go on 
the air for the first time April 30. 
A feature of KFVB Is that no pro- 
gram will b« ssot out while theatres 
are In operatloa In ths evening. 

Between six and seven o'clock re- 
views of current motion pictures, 
dramatic and vaudeville shows will 
be broadcast by Romalne Fielding, 
dlrector-goDenU of tbs Film Corpo- 
ration. 



Kurtz and Cully Rseording 
Another nuUo-famed team has 
been signed for phonograph record- 
ings. Frank Kurtz and Jack Cully, 
the Salt and Pepper Boys of the 
ether, are "canning" for Cameo. 



TAYLOR OUSTS BENSON 

Chicago, April 28. 
Edgar Benson's Orchestra lasted i 
two weeks at Joe Spagot's La Bo- 
heme Cafe. Jackie Taylor, who orig- 
inally had the contract, will open 
tomorrow night with a new or- 
ganization. 



If yoQ don't advertise in 

VARIETY 

don't advertise. 



AND HIS 

CADET ORCHESTRA 

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WcdneMlay, Apill 29. 1981 



BANDS AND ORCHESTRAS 

NEXT WEEK (May 4) 

Parmanant addresaea oT banda or •rcttahtraa not angagad will b« 
publiahad weakly without charga 
No charga ia mada for liating in thia dapartmant, axoapt whan nama 
ia diaplayad. 

Nama and plaoc of angagamant or addraaa aant in by Monday of 
aaoh waak will ba liatad. 



ABBREVIATIONS 



For reference ^Idance, the 
tnltlala In the Band and Or- 
oheatm routea repreaent the 
following: H — hotel; T — the- 
ater; P — park; C — cafe; D. H. 
—dance hall; B — ballroom; B — 
reataurant. 

A a far aa posaible the atreet 
addreeaea In the largrer cltiea 
are alao Included to Insure 
^deAnlta location. 



AABOIfSON, IHTINO, Ymrtetr, N. T. O. 

Atwa, Natban, Pennaylvanin H., N. T. C. 
Abrahaia, Irwin. Knickerbocker Qrlll, 

If y c 

AbramMi. Irrlna. T14 Ifajaatlc Tb BIdt-. 
Um Ancalaa. 

Aekanaui'a Band. Bmpreaa Oardena. 
Omaha. 

Atema, RoMM C. 8S Ten Byek Av« . 
Albany 

Adlar^ Oaoar. StarUna H., WIIkea-Bam. 
Pa. 

Adaar. aiann. RIts-Carleton B., Montreal 
Akat-DaTta Orcll., Club Lido. Hlbicua 
laland. California. 

AlbarU'a Oreh., Hyda Park H.. LJtke 
Park Aye. * Hyde Park Blvd., Chicago- 

Albia, Jaek. Boaaert H.. Brooklyn. 

Alhambr* Orch., AUiambra D. H.. 8yra- 



Bethlehrm Steal Company Band (O. M 
Stauffprl Bethlphrai. Pa 

Bestor, Don, Terrace Oardena C. Chl- 
caao. 

Bleae, Paal. Caatle Parma. Cincinnati. 

Blnabam. Tbomaa W., SB & Ryaio St.. 
Buffalo. 

Black. Art T2S7 IL Jefferaon At*.. D«- 
trolt 

Black. Ben, Alexandria H., San Fraa- 
claco. 



BROWN-AGLE'S 



AU-8t«r ■nterUlnera. Merry Oarden Hall. 

Mempbla. 
Aladorf. D J.. M Liberty St.. Newburvh 
Aina, Dea. Oreea Mill, Culver City, 

CaL 



IRVING AARONSON 



and his Commanders 

Elaie Tanii' "Fiuzlei of 1925" 

Fulton Theatre, New York 

HOF-BRAU HAU8 

B8d St. and Broadway, New York 

Amara. Joe, New Bamboo Inn. S222 W 
Madlaon, Ctalcaro. 

Amldoa. Arthur, tit ■. Ith St., Flint, 
Mich. ^ „ 

AnderaoB, Hilda. Hippodrome D. B., 
BMtUe. 

Anderaoa, Warren. De Honey'a. Seattle. 

Appe'., Oacar. Lnhman'a, Baltimore. 

Aadrawa. Bddte. Nautloal Oardena. 
Berera Beaeh, Maaa. 

Appenbelm. Waltac. ITS* Olrard Ava. 
Philadelphia. 

Archer, Harry. Vanderbllt T.. N. T. C^ 

Armbraatar. Joaet>b U.. Buflalor A. C. 
Buffalo. 

Arcadiane, Oreyatone B. Dayton. O. 

Arehanbanlt'a Orcb., Pine Orove tnn 
Malboroaah. 

AraoM. T. a. 141 M. Main St.. Woon- 
aocket. 

Araeth, Plnki*. Areadla B., Chlcaao. 

ASH. FAUU OranaiU T.. Saa Fraa- 
alaco. 

Atella. Ftmaela. T40 Bo. ath St., Philadel- 
phia. ^ 

AtkhM A. P.. Ml« Wsth Ave.. Dea 
Molnaa. 



Baohman, Harold, Xjexlnaton Trota, tiCZ- 
Ington. Ky. 

Ballay. Rlohard. S20 So. Broadway. Loa 
Anfcelea. _ .. . 

Baladea. Harry, Mlramar H., Santa Moni- 
ca. Cal. ' 

Baraoh. t. !<., S» B. lOlat St.. N. T. C. 

Baldwin. Percy. Chateau Prontenao. Que- 

Balser, Bmll, Flamlnao H., Hollywood. 
Cal. 

Banjo Bddy, Waatoheater Rita. White 
Plalna. N. T. 

Barbary, Jotka. CopRreaa H., Chloaito. 

Barclay, Coy. Palace B., Ooean Park, 
Cal. 

Barrett. Huvhle, Sagamore H., Rocheater. 
Baalla, Joe, flft No. t« at.. Newark. 

Baalloa*, Johnny. Tea Oarden. N. T. C. 



ORCHESTRA 

Now PUylna ABCADIA BALLROOM 

8r«a<<ray at SM StrMt, New Vwt 

JOS. W. KAT, Manager 

Blark. Ted, Little Club. New Orleana. 

Blaufuaa, Walter. Tip Top Inn. T» B. 
Adama. ChlcRKo 

Bloom Irving. Toklo Club, N. T. C 

Blumentha's Orch., Sovereign B., 6100 
■Cenmore, Chicago. 

Boarta. Carl. Box T48, Niagara Falla. 

Bodenall. Moonlight Oardena. Culver City. 
Cal. V 

Boemsteln. Irving, Oraftoa H.. Waahlng- 
ton. 

Bon Ton Serenadera (Arthur Karr), 
::olonlaI H., Naahua. N. H. 

Bott. One. Blltmore H.. N. T. C. 

Boutellr Brothers. Concord. N H. 

Boyle. Billy. Ccpley-Plasa H.. Boatoa. 

Bradfleld. B. Max, Palace H.. San Fran- 
clatx) 

Bradley, Wallace, Cinderella C Chi- 
cago. 

Braunadorf Orch.. All ZSd St., Oalveaton 

Breed, Per.ffy. Chateau Danaant. Boston 

Breen. .Tohnnle •«2P Eagle St. Buffalo 

Breeakin, Daniel. Metropolttaft T.. Waah- 
'ngton 

Breltner. O. W.. U Spruce St.. Min- 
neapolis 

BBIOODE. ACB, and Hla 14 VU- 

gtnians, Monte Carlo, N. T. O. 

Broadway Melody Koya. John Hombaeh. 
Rn«e Tea Oardens. Wilmington. 

Broderlck'a Entertalnera, tAkcvlew B.. 
Lowell. 

Brown-Agle'a Oroh., Arcadia B. R., 
N. T. C. 

Brownagla. Ted. •» S. Ninth St.. IRarrlB- 
burg. Pa. 

Brown. Bill, Terrace Oarden, N. T. C. 

Brunnlea Merrett. Friars Inn. Van Buren 
A Watkssh, Chicago. 

JSryant Will H.. ISM S Sth St.. Vtftr* 
mute. 

Bove. M Sun De Luxe C. Philadelphia. 

Buck, Verne, Montmarte C. Chicago. 

Burrem rTLarlea. U* Bryant Building 
(Cnnsas dty. 

Bun-ougha. W. Ray. 4W Melville St.. 
Rorheater NT ' • 

..burtnett, Barl. Blltmora R.. Lea Aa- 
gelea. 

Bumham, Toran. Orey Road Ina, Port- 
land, Me 

Buokeye Wondera rPred Frlnkley), Mb So 
Main St.. Akron. O. 

Burk, Mllo Brockton. Hasa. 

Burke, Chick, Amesbury 



FRANK DAILEY 

ihaatra, Baeardlac far ttw 
hMS r h aaogtaah Baea a ida. 
e Ardeat Mathaslaata on 



Aad Hla Orel 



la one of th 

BahaU of "FLOKIPA.' 



on 
Vka OnMik 
DiOleF Orehestaa Haa B s sardsd H 
far tlia B«U aad othar Boards and 
U Bacalarly Featarlac "FLOBIDA" 
at the Paradise Ballroom. Newark. 



Ftaak Dalter Opaa* Ibr 1 at 

laBd Park. Newark. Where He Will 
Coatlnao Bxplottlng 

"FLORIDA»» 

Br O r sea 

Published by 

Robbins-Ensrel, Inc. 

IMS Braiidway. Mew Task Otty 



ROY Fo5r 



dlay, Sonny, Roaa Room D. H.. Loa 
Angelea. 

Club Oroh. (Bd. Reekmaa). College 
Pt., N. T. 

Coe, Fraddia, lU W. Dosiglaa St. Read- 
ing, Pa. 
Cohen, Henry. Tent Cafa, Loa Angeles. 
Cbhea. Lea Synoopatora. Naw Terrace, 
B'klyn. 
Cohen. Richard, VanMHtilt H., N. T. C. 
Cobn. PhU Booa Broa. Cafeteria, Loa 
Angeles. 

Colaaanto, Frano^aoo, Doatinloo P.. Mont- 
real. 
Coleman. Bmll, Trocadero C, N. T. C 
CoUlna, Isaac D.. Blgwta Inn.. Hunts- 
VI He, Can 

COBfMANDKBS. THB (Irvlas AataM- 
soa). ears Variety, N. T. O. 

Connelly Harold R.. 480 Central ATO.. 
Bridgeport 

Connor, Joe. o/o W. H. Oldfleld, 11 
Hanover St., Nantlcoke. Pa. 

Constontine, Johnnie, Brilliant D. B., 882T 
W. Madlaon St., Chicago 

Conway, Patrick, tit W. 4«th St., 
N. Y. C. 
Coogan, Art, Club Madrid. Phlla., Pa, 
Cook'a CaiKlvatora, Faribault. Minn. 
Cook, Charlie. Dreamland B. R., Paulina 
and Van Buren, Chicago. 

Cook, Oeorga. L, A- Athletic Club. Los 
Angeles. 
Cool, Harold, Morion's P., Freeport, L. I. 
Cooler Frits. Maple View HalL Plttafleld, 
Maaa. 

Coon-Sanders Orcb.. Congress H, Chi- 
cago. 

Copp, Cbet, Pythian Temple, Brockton. 
Mass. 

Cotton Pickers. Cinderella B., N. T. C. 
Coulter. Joe. Peppar Pot C, Briggs House. 
Chlcngo. 
Covato. Etxie. Nixon Orlll, Pittsburgh. 
Cox. Harry, Robert Treat H.. Newark. 
.^Loula H. Coyle. 219 9. lOtb St.. E^aaton 

CBBAOKK, WILLIK, ear* IttIbc Ber- 
lin, Inc., 1«07 B-way. N. T. Ct 



DAN GREGORY 



and his t aaaaaa 

Crystal Palace Orchestra 

Excluaive Victor Record Artiata 
aath street, aear Broadway, Naw Teak 



and his Orchestra 

Now Featured at the 

Cafe Lafayette 
LOS ANGELES 



ACE BRIGODE 



and His 14 Virginians 

MONTE CARLO RESTAURANT 

Broadway and 51st 8t,, New York 
Bxchulve Mnnagemeat Jioaeph Friedouui 



Baatea. Frita, tIS B. tSd, Coeoanut Orove. 
Chicago. 

Battle. R«z. Mt Royal H., Montreal. 

Bauer, Fred J., AT Ormond St.. Rocheater 

Baum, Babe, 226 Rose St., Reading. 

BavettI, Signor. Audubon D. H.. N. T. C. 

Bearcat Orchestra. Clarence Christian. 
Tulsa, Okia 

Beaton, Oeorge. Oleas Falls, N. T. 

BeeUay. T., lOt B. Blghtb St.. Wllmlng- 
lon. 

Beekmaa Flva, 848 Dawson street. Bronx. 
N T C 

BellBtad a Irrtn. t090 Buolld Are.. Cln- 
alnnatL 

Bennett. Arthur, Little Rlts Club, B'klyn 

Beaaatt, Bob, (Frisco Syccopatora). V23 
Wlntan St., Philadelphia. 

Baaaatt. Tharoa. Dutch Mill. Long Beach. 
Cat. 

Bereliauui. Henri, tIB Wast 46th St. 
K. T. C. 

Bergab William ■.. 91 Orand Ave.. Bngle- 
wood. 

Bergar. William «.. B440 Pena Ava., Pltta- 
burg. 

Barnaaa. AL 41 Harvard Place, Buffalo 

Barflnor, Jo«k' Sea Breese H., Long 
Braaeh, N. J. 

BKBNIK. BKN, R4>oaaTelt H., N. T. C. 

Bemla. Dave, CIro's Cafe, W. 54th St.. 

N r c 

Beriiateln. Jark. Hoy fong Buffalo. 

AlTta. MMfl Vlckroy St., Pittsburgh. 



Bush. Ralph. Mandarin Reataurant, Olera- 
l«nd. O. 

Butler. Joe. 2828 No. Oakley avenue. 
Chicago. 

Butler. Mel, Davenport R.. Snokane, 

Byers, Hale, Club Barney. W. td St., 
N. T. C. 



Cady. H. B., Allegan, Mich. 

Calabreese. Louis, Colonial D, H., Onset, 
Mk^s. 

CALIFORNIA RAMBLBB8. H. Ala- 
mno, N. Y. O. 

Csllfomla Royal Orch.. Whittle Springs 
Pavilion, Knoxvllle. Tenn. 

Campus Tramps, College Side Inn. Bu- 
gene. Ore. 

Canajobarie Band, Cana]oharia, N. T. 

Caperoon. Fred. 401 Broadway, Camden 

Carman, Theodore, Columbia H.. Astnirr 
Park. N. J. 

Carmel. Jack. Angeio'a, N. T. C. 

Carr. Percy. Whitehead's, Spokana. 

Carr. Jimmy. Silver Slipper. N. T. C. 

Carter, Fred Majeatlc D. H., Long Beach. 
Cal. 

Case, Clair. 840 So. Flower St.. Loe 
Angeles. 

Casey Harry. Planutlon. Culver City. 
Cal 

Century Harmonists 18T Cove St.. Naw 
Bedford 

Century Serenadera (Austin Maok), 
Frolic. Chicago. 

Cerny. John. Belmont H., Chloaga. 
. Cervonne. ls«y, 4in .Sixth Av.. Pittsburgh. 

Chapman, Jack. Tent C. Chicago. 

Cheatham. Richard, Majestlo B.. Cleve- 
land. O. 

Chief White Cloud. Indian Head Tavern, 
Saratoga, N, T. 

Chllcott, Oeorge M., 620 So. Broadway. 
Los Angeles, Cal 

Cinderella Orch., Cinderella B R, Chloaga. 

Circle Quintette. Busonl's Baiconadea. 
N. T. C 



JEAN GOLDKETTE 



Orchestra 

Tletor Recording Artlsia 

Management of 

Jean Ooldkette Orchestnu 

17 Brady Street 
DETROIT 



rirlna, Eugene, ."^om Toy R., N. T. C. 

Clancy. Elwyn. 847 Livlngstaa Ava.. 

I.yndhurat. S. J 

Clark. H., Dreamland D. H.. Cedi • Rapids 

CInrk, Don. La Monica B., Santa 

Monica, CaL 



Crescent Meioay Five. Albermarla Pal- 
ace, B'klyn, N. T. 

Crawford. Sam. Hiawatha Oardena, Manl- 
tou. CoL X 

Crawford. Thcmas L. Wichita. Kan 
Crawford's Orcha., 4t Amer. NtL Bank 

BIdg., Ashevllle. N. C. 
Crawford's Blue Ridga Blue Band. 

(Wm. Smith), Spartanbiirg, S. C. 
Crist. Oarl. 511 N. EUn St.. Oreenboro, 

N. C 

Cnllea Bert B.. 814 B. Stb St.. Soath 
Boatoa 

Culverwell, Charles, Rbodes-on-the-Paw- 
tucket. Pawtucket. R. I. 

Currie. Harry. Seelbach H.. t.oulsvllIe. 
Cutting, Brnle. (James Boys). Vander- 
bllt T.. N. T. C. 



Dantslg, B. J., 84t Putnam Ava.. B'klyn 

d'AKonso, E:d. C:aalna Narraganaet Pier, 
R. I. 

D'Artri's Orch.. 11 14th -St., Norwich, 
Conn. 

Dabney, Oene, Rose Room D. H., Los 
Angeles. 

Davidson, J. Walter. Sberldaa T., N. T. C. 

Davles, Walt. Fort Washington Inn. Phila- 
delphia. Pa. 

Davia, Charlie. >T North Sherman Drive, 
(ndlanapolls. 

Davis, Eddie, Club Lido, N. T. a 

Davis. "Doc." Roos C, Chicago. 

Davie Matk, 104 West UOth 8t. N T C 

Davia, Meyer, C. Le Paradia, Washlnjrton. 

Davis, Meyer, New WiUard B.. Washing- 
ton. 

Davis, Meyer, Bellevue-Stratford H.. Phil- 
adelphia. 

Davia, Meyer. Club Lido Venice, N. T, C. 

DeCola'a Band, lilO S. Marshfleld Ave.. 
Chicago. 

DeDrolt, John, Busonl's Di H., N,T.C. 

Deep River Orch., Roas DancelandL N. 
r C. 

De Lampe Orch., Trianon B., Chleagoi. 

De La tyrrerra. Imperial H., San Fran- 
cireo. 



MAL HALLETT 



and hit 

Versatile Entertaining Band 

Permanent addreaa, Box t^2, 

Lawrence, Maaa. 

"TOURING NEW ENGLAND" 

Management: Charlea Shriebman 



DeQuarto, Peter, Coloslmo's R., Chi- 
cago. 

Dexter, Fred, Wisconsin Roof Oarden. 
Milwaukee 

Diehle, Osmond. Bat Shop. Lake A State. 
Chicago. 

Dixieland Five, Busonl's D. H., N.T.C. 

Dixie Serenadera, Linger Longer Lodge 
Raleigh. N. C. 

Dolin, Max, California T., San Francisco. 

Domlnodlans, Domino D. H., Troy, N. T 
Domino Orch. (Irving Oordon), 21 4th 
Street, Troy, N. T. 

DoPrtelly. W. H.. ttt Olenwood Ave.. 
Kn'it Orange. N J 

Drobeggs, Chas., Frolie D, H., t2ad S 
.Stnte, Chicago. 

Duff, Jimmy, Post Lodge, R. H., N, T. C 

Duluthlana (Franl; B. Malnellai. Armory 
Duluth. 

Dumont. Geo.. Tlvoll T.. Chicago. 
Durante, Jimmy, Club Durant, N.T.C. 

Dyer, B.. Wardmnn Park H.. WanhlnKioti 

Dytch, Havey, 406 3. Flrat St , Daytona. 
Fla. 



raben. r,amhert. TUt Armory, N T. C. 

Elsenbourg, Dok. T. D. Cooks l&O Bo) le- 
ston St., Boston. 

Elgar's Orch., Wisconsin Root B., Mil- 
waukaa^ 



Blklaa. Bddle. Club RIchmaa. N. T. (X 

Blllngtoa. Duke, City Hall. Haverhill. 
Maaa. 

Elrawood Jata Band (Hanr H ans m a aa ), 
t7 Patersoo stivet. Jeraey Citr. _ _ 

Bmenon, Wayne, Fort Steobaa H., Stan- 
benvllle, Ohio. 

Bngia, VlolaC Union HIU T., Olooceatar, 



Brdody's Players (Wea Mortimer). H. 
Vancouver Vancouver 

Eppel, Walter, MSS N. Seventh St.. Phila- 
delphia. 

Brdody, Lee, Park Lane H.. N. T. C. 

Erdody's Serenadera (J. Keaaler). Canary 
Cottage Ina. Madison. N J. _^ , 

Brdody's IfelodlsU (Frank Fanda. Jt.). 
Bits Cariton R, Montreal. 

Bstlow, Bert, Knlokarboefcer Orlll. , At- 
lantic City, N. J. 

Eubank. Philip Lea. Hattfngen. Tax. 

Evana. Alfred, B12 <?ipltol Tiwatra Bids., 
Petrol L 



Fatnona CTrackerpacva. Sbanley'% Parts, 
France. 

Fandel, Burt, Moaelay's-oo-tha-Charlea, 
Boston. 

Fay, Bernard, Fay'a T., Providenea. 



ART KAHTf 



DAVE HARMAN 



AND ORCHESTRA 



ON TOVB 
4 addresat WllUaaasport. Pa. 



Feaaoy. Jeaae M., 228 B. lltb St.. Oak- 
land 

Felgan, Mannel, Ooopar-Cariton H.. Chi- 
cago. 

Fenn, F. O., 128» Union St., B'klyn. N. T. 
Ferdlnando, Lt., c/o A. Paglia. ttt W. 
47th St., N, T. C 

Feyl. J. William. 8T8 Rlvar St.. Troy, 
N. T. 

Flarito, Ted, Bdgewater Beaoh R.. 
Chicago. 

FMdTar. Dick, Deaohler H., Colnmboa. 

Flak. B. A.. Lnobow's, N. T. C. 

FInley, Lloyd C, Rloe H., Houston. 

Finaton, Nathaniel, Chicago T., Chicago. 

Fischer, Carl. Majeetio D. H., Detroit 
Fischer, Cbaa. L., Bastman H., Hot 
Sprlnga, Ark. 

Fliher, Harley. Doyletown, Pa. 

Fisher. Mark. Walton Roof, Phlladelphta. 
Flaher, Max, Crlscoe B., Santa Monica. 
Cal. 

Flake, Bert, Rendesvova C, Los Aa- 
geles. 

Five Kings of Syncopat'->o, (Tbloago 
Beach H., Chicago. 

Forestera (Charlie Foster), Toreat HUl 
Oauntry Club, Durham, N. C 

Fogg. Arthur M.. 1T4 Beacon St.. Port- 
land, Me. 

Footwarmer^ Orchestra (Nelson Hurst). 
Rirhmend. Ky. 

Fontana-Schmldt Orch., Karp'a. Amater- 
dam. N. T. 

Fowler, Blllle, La Petite R. W. T. C. 
Fox, Roy, Lafayette C, Loa Angelaa. 

Franclscl, Ivan. Cleveland H., Cleveland. 
Frantsea, Henry, Club Alabam. Holly- 
wood, Cal, 

Fraaler, Bddle. Plantation, CTulver aty, 
Cal. 
Friedman. Abe, Crtllon R., (^Icago. 

Friedman, A I, Toeng's R., N. T. C. 
' Freeman. Oeorge. Venetian Oardsaa, 
MontreaL 

Freund. A.. 12tb Armory. N. T. C. 
FBBT HUGO, Hofbrao-Haas, N. T. O. 

Friary. Oeorge. Rockland. Maw. 

Friedberg. Theodore, Majestic H., N. T. C. 

Friedman. Abe, Loulalana C, 1142 So. 
Michigan, (Chicago. 

Friesa, Jullna F., Strand T., Stamford. 

Frisco Orch. (JImmIe Unger) BOS Dwlght 
BIdg., Jackson, Mich. 

Frost, Chet, Hamilton H., Bennadik 

Frlaco, Sal, Mill C^prloo, N. T. a 

Fry, Charles M., 1419 E. Columbia Ave.. 
Phlhulelphla. 

Fry, ■ J., Fremont. Mich. 



TED HENKEL 



and his Orchestra 

LEIGHTON'S CAFETERIA 
701 S. Bmadway, Loa Aagelea aad 

VIRGINIA HOTEL 
LONG BEACH 

K V. O. V. mshtfy. »:M «• 1S:M 



Fuller, Barl. La (^alrs H., Book Ulaad. 

Fngmann, T»d, 218 B. Cortlaad St., tuft- 
son, Mich. 



Oalvln. J. J., Piasa T.. Woreeatar. Vaaa. 
GABBER, JAN, Coral Qablea. Fla.. 

Gardiner. Sol. Toeng-a N. T C 

Gardner, C%arle8 C, 1S2T N. t4th St., Lla> 
coin Neb. , 

Gamer. Mark. Garden. Flint. 

Gaul. George, 21IS Madison Avs., Balti- 
more. ■^ 

Gauthler, A. Vincent, Congrasa H., C!hl- 
oago. 

Gaderer, Boib. Balboa T., Saa Diego. 

Gallagher. Jimmie. Checker In», Boston. 
Gaul. George, Baltimore. Md. 

Oaudette'a f*erenadera, Hollywood Inn, 
Hlllsgrove, R I. 
Gay. Caaaey, Club Manor, Vanloa, (Jal. 

Gay Ira, 612 Majestic Theatre BIdg.. 
t>09 Angelea. 

Geldt, Al. 117 8. New Jersey Ava., At- 
lantic City. 

Gendron. Henri. Strand Roof, N. T. C. 

Georgia Five (Bll' Drewai). 7427 SSd Ave.. 
Wood haven, L. 1. 

Gilbert, Jack, Al's Tavera, B'klvn, 

Gill. Emerson. Bamtmo llardens. Cleve- 
land 

Olllen. Frank. Ittt Brnodway. N. T. C. 
Gilllgan'a Orch., Andrew. Grand Dan- 
nnnt, Cincinnati. 

Glaser, Ben, Beaux Arts R„ 40th St. 
* «th Ave., N. T. C. 

Glantn. Nathan. I4t W. 45th St.. N.T.C. 

Glee, Charlie, 43 Warren St.. Concord. 
N. H. 

Goetxe. Billy, Moberly. Mo. 

Gold Dragons (Johnny .Johnson). St. 
Petersburg. Fla 

Gold. Lou. Catllllan Oardens. N. T. C. 

Goldberg, George. 221t> Callow Ave.. Baiu- 
mere. 

Goldby, Hat, Coleman H., Asbury Park. 
N. J. 



Original Indiana 5 



Record and Radio Artists 

New Playing Cinderella Ballroom 

48th Htreiet and Broadway, ffew York 

TOMMY MORTON, Manager 

Phone Richmond Illli 8479. Sterling 8626 



OcHen. Krnlc. Mr.A'pIn H, N T. C. 
OOI.DKKTTE, JRAN, 17 Urady St., 
Detr»lt. 

OoMmaa, Al, vaadoma H., Laos Bcaaah, 
N. J. 



Columbia Recording 
Orchestra 

Third Oaaaeeatira ffiiasoa 
SENATE. CHICAGO 

Ototdman, Bthal. Chalet Rest. Long hta^ 
City, N. I. ^^^^ 

Oonsalaa, Sotomaa M.. SIO K. 4tb m_ 
9anU Ana. Cai. ** 

Ootham Ramblers, La Petite R., h tM: 

Grant, Andy, Seaside, Rockaway. N i 7 

Oreea. A. J.. •40 Weal 68d St: tZ 
Angelas. "^ 

Oreea, Jack, Roseiand B. R.. N T A 

Orsenwloh V. Serenadera, C. Martin. 'aL 
lantlc aty. ^ "^ 

Oreer'a Oroh., Davenport, la. 

Gregory, Dan. C*y»tal B., N. T. C. 

Orey, Max. Arras Inn. M. T. C. 

Oreyatone Orch., Oreystone H., Daytaa. 

Orosao. Blmer, Trommer'a R., B'kln 
N. T. '^ 

Oumlck. Bd. S8 Raynolda Ave.. Presl. 
dance. 

Outterson'a Band. Botomoa'a D 
Loa Atagelea. 



Hacker, Harry, 11 B'way, N. t. c. -■• 
Hall, Allan, Junior Orph., Los Anxel^ ' 
Hall. "SAepy," aub Creole. Chicago 
Hallett, Mai, Arcadia B. R., N. T. a 
Halstead, Henry, St. Francis H. ma' 
Franclaco. ^ 

Hammond, Al, Valentino C. Chlcara. 
Hand Art, H. Alamac, N. T. C. 
Handler, Al, Alamd C, Chicago. 
Hann, Fredi Terrace Oardena. Chicago 
Hansen. Leonard (Husk d'Hare) Pata 
Oardens, S»44 W MadUon Chicago 
Harkheas, BIddle, Olympic H.. Seattle 

Harman, Dave, State T., Unlontowa. 
Pa. ^ 

Harris, a rty P.. Knickerbocker H_ 
Nashville. ^ 

Harriaon, ^ Minnehaha D. H.. Lom 
Beach. Cal. ^^ ^^ 

Harmony Six. B07 Market St.. Chatt*. 
nooga. 
H art. Ronnie, 20 Becber St.. London. Caa. 
Hatch, George L., Janeavllle. Wis. 
Hausman. Benny, Silver Slipper, Pater* 
son. N. J. 

Haverback. Max. 109 Clark St.. Hartford. 

Hayn, Peter. 1706 Gatea Ave. Brooklyn. 

Hayworth. Herb, Orebe e R., Cleveland. 

Ohio. ^ 

Heald, Harry, Calvin T., Northampton 

Mass. ^ 

Healy A Tawnley Orchestra. Stocktoik 
Cal 

Hector, Cniocolata. St. Jamea Th. BIdg.. 
Boa ton. 

Helmes. Scotty, Palace B.B., Old Orcbaid , 
Beach, Me .'^ 

■i-'i 



SAM LANIN 



AND ORCHESTRA 
ROSELAND 

Seventh Year on Broadway 
A "NURMr- RUN 



Heimaa, Sam J., Radiaaon H., Mlnaa*ii.° 
apoils. 

Helberger, Bmll. Bond H.. Hartford. 

Heltaihan. Harold. M Bdmonda straM. 
Rochester. 

Henderson, FIstcher, Roseiand B., N. T OL 

Henkel, Ted. Virginia H., tiong Beaol^ 
Cal. 

Henry. Bdw. B., S Murray Hill Park. Mal>. 
den, Mass. 

Henry, Franka, American House, Boston 

Henry, Fred, Chateau Shanley, N. T. O. 
Henshell. JImmIe, State-Lake T., Chl« 
eago. 

Uerbeveauz. Jnlea, Paradias B., Chl« - 
oago. 

Herlihy, Joa Recreation B., Portland. Mm, 

Hersberc Harry, 2042 Chestnut St. Phlla* 
delphla. 

HIatt. Ral. Merry Oardana. *IS« SheffleMk 
Chicago. 

Hickman, Art, Blltmora H., Loa Angelaa 

HIckaoa, Hickory, Moulin Rouge. Paila 
Franea. 

Htnea, Walter (Jim Brennan, Mgr.K 
4t Walnut St.. Wllkes-Barre, Pa. 

Hc^ek. Frank W.. Roaeland Oardaaft 
OmaBa. 

Hofar, John, 1608 Bllsaboth Plaoa, Cnaol^ 
nati 

HoSnaaa, Kait. Chea Plarra C, C94> 
cago. ^ 

Hoffman, Harry, NIfon'a R.. Pittsburgh 

Roffmaa, Leatar O., 77 Fenlmore Ava* 
Buffalo, N. T. ^ / 

Hollander, Will, Ambasador H., N. T. C 

Hollowell. Ben, Strand D. H., Wllmlas* : 
ton. ^ J 

Hollywood Hawka (A. Natoli), Ckai* ': 
Mill, Toledo, O. « 

Holmea, "Scotty," Winter (tardea B« ;:■>, 
Lawrence, Mass. 

Holmea, Wright Martinique 

Horiick, Harry, H. Shelton, 

Horton'a Peacock Orch. 
Ashevllle. N- C. 

Rlrabak. Alvts^ lltl Ooettmaa BI4 
N. 8., Pittsburgh. 

Hurst. Bddle. Valley Dale. Cplumbua <k 

Hurtado Brothera, Bal Tabarln, HartforC 

Hyde, Al*x, Deutcbea T.. Munchan, (M»» 
many. 



• H., M. T. « i 

, N. T. a ^ i 

(Crawford'ak f 



DICK LUCKE 



and his 

ARCADIANS 

PLAYING ORPHEUM CIRCUIT 

Direction — Moore ift. Meglay 

Next Week Orpheum, Oakland, CaL 



\ 



Illlngworth, H. M.. I4B LInoola 
Framlngham. Mass. 

Illinois Serenadera, Lakelawn H., 
van. Wis. 

Ingrlaelll. I., Alba R., N, T, C, _, 

Imperlsl Marimtm (Henry Montesaorifc 
Aini>ricaii Houee, Boston. 

Indiana Five (Tom Morton), Clndaa" 
ella n.. N. T. C. „_.„^ 

Ingraham. Roy. Brandatatter'y CrHM* . 
Loa Angelea. , «.^^ 

Inin, Holland C, Silver Leaf Inn, Ba« f 
Hrirtford. Conn. 

lula. Robert P.. Scuthem H.. Baltimore. 

lula. F.. R'voIIT., Baltimore. 



Jark.ton, Orllea (Jutte>. t017 B. 
St I'hiladiliihla. _ 

Jackson. Harry, 74 West Wth St.. N. T. 

Jackson. Helen, Jermyn H., Soranton. 1 

Jacknon. Johnala, Rainbow Oardena I 
ami. Fla. , 

Jnrknon'a Jassopatora. 18 Chestnut I 
Cloversvllle. N. T. _ _ 

Jacobsoa. Al. U» Weat Ulth St. M* X. 



TTftr^-^ ',■*.■« ' 



?Wedn«<!ray, "Aprrt 9», 1W5 



MUSIC 



VARIETY 



% 



BUly, e|o Bmrt McBoch. VutA Tttl* 

U^r, Albert !>.. UM OnuH A»«.. 

Ja'ei*^Heiiry. 478 B«wthoni« At*.. N*w- 

•^le jihn. 75 DrivfS At*., Brooklrn. 
jSckeri V U.. «m W««t KKd 8U. Lot 

*Xhnion. Arnold, Hoaiywood, Holly- 

•jAwon. Jimmy, Bml^My Club. Holly- 

^^■^.' W«lt«r> Uttl. CTub. 151 R Chl- 



jpj^ jriginal Memphis 5 1 



'r» 



ON DANCE rOC/J? 



Bireclion BERNIE FOYER 
1674 Broadway, New York 



3amavolr R., Cblc«Ko. 
VaUn). PUiaa Dance- 
I. 

„ Owl T.. CblcsKO. 
ATOory. Brooklyn. 
Caaino, Round Lake 

Rm <• fai Vntx, M.X.C. 
Norwofd St.. Phlla., Pa 
Antbony H., San Aa- 



^aM Ave . Chicago. 

•^Smaton. Melvllla M Marlboroufb Atc 

Ottawa. Can. 

jobnatone, JaQk, 

Jolly Friara <AI 
u>d. Freeport. I* 
*lon(*, Clarence M. 

J««^ EC.. 18th 

Jonaa, Frank. 
Park. Mich. 
^NB». I8HAM. 

Jordon. Art. 62141 

jof, Jlmmle, St. 
Ifiaiio, Te»aa. „^y,i ,.. , 

■■; '.r.:M.upii>V .• •. ■••.•• 

;I*V- •'..■• •'^'." . : . '':,..' 

WOUTE. ROGKIl YRocer Wolfe K«hn>, 
BUtBiore H.. N. V. C. 

Kahn, Bammy, Roaemont B.. Brotfklyn. 

"llAHN. ASr. (keiuito T..' Mitdlaoii ft 

EaWc. Chicago. ^ ^ 

Kahn, Herman. TItoII T., Newark. N. 3. 

Kalaer'a Oreb.. Rlvervlew Park B.R.. 
Cbtcaxo. 

KapkiD, F. ».. New Bamboo Inn.. 8223 W. 
Madlaon St., Chlcaco, 111. 

Karm * Andrawa Band, FoIUea Ber- 
care, Atlantic City. N. J. 

laaaner. Sol.. Fertrirl Club. N. T. C. 
Kaatner, Sol, Lonaacre Club, N. T. C. 

Kaiy. Harry. Bal Tabarln, Hartford. 
Conn. 

Kaof. Herbert. Royal Orill, N. T. G. 
■) Kay, Arthur, SUta T., Ixia Angelea. 
<t'Caydeu. Blnrham. AahevUIe. N C. 

Kelly, Bert, Kelly'a Stablea. 481 Ruab 6t. 
Chicago. _ 

Kemmler'a. Highland Club. Pittsburgh. 

Kenln, Herman (Oeorga Olacn), 'Portland 
H., Portland, Ore. 

Kentucky Acea <H. J. Cbrlatle), 1881 M 
Onntby Ave.. Louirvllle. 

Kentucky Kemela tJoa. B. Huffmann). 
Adelphla, Phlladelpbla. 



N 



EL PEDESKY AND HIS 
ONTMARTE ORCHESTRA 
OVIELAND FAVORITES 



BROADCAST|>'0 NIGHTLY, RFWB 

^< HOLLYWOOD, CAL. 

Claalng May 14'— Open (or Bagagementa 



' Kerr, Charles, Cafe Martin, Atlantic City. 
' Kerry. Harry. Shanghai, China. 

King, Al. 87 AInale St., Bklyn. N. T. 

King, Hermie, Strand T., San Pranclaoo 

Xlag. Karl L... Fort Dodge, la. 

Kings of Melody (Taren DImmock). 9f 
Mueller St. BlnKh&mton. N. . T. 

KIrkpatrlclL. Jonnla, 18 Waahlngtoo St.. 
Shelby, O. 

Klein. Julea. Btatler H., Detroit. 

KUoa. Morrla. MM Sprue* St.. Pbllada)- 
>hia 

Nachstadter, George. La Salle H., Chi- 
cago. 

Knapp, A. Lk. Terrace Oardena. Daven- 
port, la. 

Xneeht, Joe, Waldorf-Astoria H.^ N. T. C. 

Knickerbocker Syncopatora, Stat* T.. Loa 
Aagelea. 

Knight, Bd.. Hamilton Club, Chicago. 

Kock, William, 1141 24th St.. Milwaukee. 

Koger, Douglaa. Peacock Inn. 1024 Wilaon 
Art.. Chicago. 

Ktans, Arthur, 1482 Broadway, N. T. C. 

Krausgrlll. Walter, Strand T.. San Fr»n- 
Waco. 

Krecb. BenJ. A.. 86 Fourth At*.. Pater- 
•on. N. J. 

Kricketta, Ernie, OS Sixth At*., Newark. 
K. J. 

Kronahaw, Jiack, Leighton'a R., 140 B. 
■'way. Los Angeles. 

^■BCBGEB. BBNIOB. PHiody Oab, 
■. T. C. 

Krulee, Max, Weatrolnster H.. Boaton. 
^Xrumbhols. Gaorg*. B48 Middle St., New 
Bedford. 

Kurts Alex H., Pines Bridge Inn, Croton 
Uke, l<j. T. 



lAda, Anton, Wilson's D. H., Loa An- 
t*lea. 

lAdneKa Rainbow Orch., lleixlmao P.. 
lAWrence, Maaa. . 

Ladner'a DIxeland Serenadera. Lake t>en- 
•laon. Winchendon. Maaa. 

Ladner'a Vlrglnlane. Charlton Hall. 
Charlton, Maaa. 

. La Ferrera. Vinton, St. Francia H. (Con- 
certs), San Franclaco. 

La Forge. Clyde, Wenona Beach, Bay 



GEORGE MEYERS 



AND HIS 

Club Alamo Orchestra 

Appearing Nightly at Joe Ward's 

CLUB ALAMO 

263 West 125th 8t, New York City 



City, Mich. 

LagRsae. Fernando, 47 French St.. Lowell 

Lambert' a Orch., Van'a Pavllllon. Glen 
I^ke, .N. Y. 

Lambert, Harry, Weat Bnd H., Aabnry 
P»rk. N. J. 

Lampp, Dell, Trianon B., 1101 Cottage 
Qrovo. Chicago. 

La Monaca, Cesare, Albee T.. ProTldence, 

Landau, DaTe K., B31 Butter At*.. B'klyn. 
Landau. Mike, Little Rita Club, Bklyn. 
Landry. Art. Brandela R., Omaha. 

Lange, Henry. Iildlan Lake. Raiaell'i 
Point. O. 

Lanln. Howard, Edgeton H., Wlldwood, 
w. J. 

Lanln, James. B Rue Oreffuhle. Pafts. 
I^I^NIN. 8AM B08KLAMD B. B.. 

La Rocca. Paul. Peoria, HI. 

Laurie. Ed. Mansfield H., N. T. C. 

Lee. George (Huak O'Uare). Brevoort B., 
Chicago. 
^Ugier. X. Bd.. ifiaa M«M St., FrMno. 

I>*hman, Boh, Bfeel Pier, Atbuittc City. 
Lehmaa, Al, Whit*. City B.. Chicago. 



Unk*. Rom. ISS Fifth Bt.. WUIUroaport. 

Lanaberg, Jullua, Hippodrome T.. N. T. C 
Levin. Al. 478 Whalley Ave.. New Uava.-i. 
I^'ln*; Jack, Cinderella B.. Loag 

Levlnaon, Bam. Uarahall Fteld'a tt» 
Room, Chicago. ^ 

LeTltow, Bernard, Commodore H., N. T. C. 
Levy Richard H., 131 Klmer Ave.. Sche- 
nectady, N. Y. , »w- 
Lewla, Ted, Orpheum Circuit. 
Lewla, AU Garden Pier B.R.. Atlantic 
City. 

Lewla, Joe, Solomon'a D. H., Loa An- 
geles. 
Licks, Bon Ton, Ocean Park, Cal. 
Llfsbey, Oscar, Aaior H., N. Y. C 
Linden, Caeaor, La Salle U., Chicago. 
Linton, Ceaaor, La Salle H., Chicago. 
Llcka, Bon Ton Ocean Park, Cai. 
Linden. Caesar. La Salle H.. Chicago. 
Link, Michael. 1988 Bathgate Ave., 
N. Y. C. 

Lipachutz, George, Warfleld T.. San 
Francisco. 

Llpaey, Maurie, 1731 Humboldt Blvd., 
Chicago. 

Llpatone, L., Riveria T., Chicago. 
Lobdell, Jease, Pektn C, Boaton. 
Lonn. 8. D. 777 City Hall Ave.. Mont- 
real. 

LOPKZ, TIMCENT. FemuylTanU H.. 
N. Y, C 
Lopes, Vincent. Statlcr H., Buffalo. 
Louisville Five (Cbrlatle Malsto). 1383 B 
9Bth St. Brooklyn. 
Lowe. Burt, Allaton, Boston. 
Lubert. Al, China Inn, N. Y. C. 
Lucky. Dick. Valentine Inn, 22 E. Adams, 
Chicsiro. 

LTMAN, ABE. Coooanut Oroye, Am- 
bassador H., Loa Angele*. 

Lyman Harmony Boys (Eddia Tuller), 



PRYQR MOORE 

ORCHESTRAS 

Playing Daily at tha 

5 Boos Bros. Cafeterias 

also 

The Playhouse Orchestra 

and 

Contracting Special Dance 

Orchestras 

LOS ANGELES 



Mills. Peck. P. O. Box 7«l, Camber- 
land, Md. 

Mlner-Doyla Oieb.. Aaaoclat* Dansaat, 
LowelL 

Mitchell. Al. Crystal BUpper B. B., 
Cleveland. 
Mitchell, Bddle, Talley Dale, Columbna. 
Moor*. DiBty. Huatar taland Inn. Pelham. 
N. Y. 

Moore, Pryor, Boca* Broa R., Loa Aa- 
gelea 

Morris. Mel, Traymora H., Atlantic 
City. 



GLEN OSWALD'S 



Victor Recording Orchestra 
Playing Cinderella Roof 

and 

DOUBUNG THEATRES 
LOS ANGELES 



RedoDdo Beach D. H., Redondo Beach, 
Cal. 
Lynn. Sammy. 2008 Wichita St.. Dallaa. 
Lynn, Van, California R., Chicago. 

M ^ 

Uaah*. Billy. Waycroaa, Qa. 
Mack, Austin, Cinderella C. •4th and 
Cottage Grove, Chicago. 

Mack's Orch., FroUc'a C. Chicago. 

Madden. O.. Bden D. H., New Caatle. 
Del. 

Mainella, Frank B., Piper Stodioa, Du- 
luth. 

Major. F. J., 3007 Third SL, Ocean Park, 
Cal. 

Makin, Al, Swimming Pool, Allenburst, 
N. J. 

Maloney, Ralph B.. 808 Elinor St.. Knox- 
vllle, Tenn. 

Mallon. George, Arcadia B., B'way A 
Wilson. Chicago. 

Manhattan Society Orch., Healy's R., 
Boston. 

Mann, Chris, Plantation, Culver City. 
CSil. — 

Mann. Cell. 76 B. 8«th St.. N. T., C- 

Manila, Simon. Arcadia B., Aabury 
Park, N. J. 

Harcell*. Grauman'a Egyptian, Loa An- 
(elea 

Macus, David, Brevort H., Chicago. 

Margraff, Irving, Blaokstcne H., Chicago. 



Morse, Kenneth. Friara Inn. Loa An- 
gelea 

Mosby's Blu* Blow*rs, Solomon's D. H., 
Los Angeles, . 

Moaher, Victor, 3117 40tb At*. South, 
MInneapolla, Minn. 

Mulvanlty, Paul. Nashua, N. H. 
Mulvey. Burt, Rita C, N. T. C. 

Munn. N. Scott. Eaton Raplda. Mich. 

Munier, Alfred. Gotham H , N Y. C. 

Murphy. T. Worth. Chateau. Baltimore. 

Murphy'a Orch., Boar's Head. Haverhill. 
Masa. 

Myloa, Bert. Nautical Gardena. Revere 
Beach. Maaa. 

N 

Nai>, Al,' Shapiro * ^rt'a." Brooklyn. 

Natsay. Hasay. Blltmore H.. N. Y. C. 

Naylor, Oliver, Box 823, Birmingham. 

Nelaon. .laoaA. Shihea. N. T. C. 

Neir, Art, 6223 Spruce St.. Philadelphia 

Nelbaur, Bddie, La Boheme C. Chi- 
cago. 

Newlln, Norm (Huak O'Hare). W|nt'<r 
Garden Restaurant, Stat* A Monroe. Chi- 
cago. 

N.ewman, Bddle. 1924 Bergen St. B'klyn. 

Newman. Helen. Golden Pheaaant R., N. 
Y. C. 

New Orleana Jan Band, Busanl'a, B'klyn. 

New York Navy Yard Band (N. Sanna). 

Nicbolaa, Nick. Steeple Cbaae Pier. At- 
lantic City. 

Northrup, Leo Collaeum B. R., St. Peters- 
burg, Fla. 

Noa. Lew. Port Arthur. B'klyn. 

Novak. Frank J.. 12S 8. B. FIrat AT*., 
Miami 

Nuaaman. Jullua, 147 Wlndaor Ave, 
HarUord. 



O'Hara. Allan, 724 Baat "D" St., OnUrlo. 
Cal. 



Qnartell. Frank. Hontmart* C, Chi- 
cago. 

Quinlan, Dick. RalnlMw Oardenai Loula- 
Tlll*. Ky. 



RalUno. Alfred. OilT N*w Utrecht At*.. 
B'klya. 
Randall, Art. Brandela Store. Umaha 
RAPP, BAKNKY, Brown H., IxiolaTlllr. 

Measenger, Al. Uoeeland. IvuniOD. Mass 

Raamuaaen. Fred. 143 Graham At*., Coun- 
cil Bluffa Iowa. 

Rathmell. Waiter, Phllbarnionic Audi- 
torium Symphony, Loa Angrlea 

Ray. Don. Beaux Arte, Philadelphia. 

Reed. John li.. 1433 First St.. Reoaaclaer 
■<. Y 

Regan, Dick, Bootbby'a R., Philadel- 
phia , 

Reld, Jack. Berlin N. H. 

Reld, Douglaa (Doc), and Hia Timea 
Sq. Orch., Garrlck T., N. Y. C. 

Reiaman, Leo, Brunawick H., Boaton. 

Reianer, Ollle, Gingham Inn. 6800 Cottage 
GroTe. Chicago. 

Renk, Fritz. SoTerelgn H., 4200 Kenmore. 
Chicago. 

Reatlve. Carl, Palala de Dance. N. Y. C. 

Rcttig, "Hlckey," Clifford Lodge Rich- 
fleld. N. J. 

Rettman. L. M., Eastwood Ion. Halfway. 
Mich. 

R hythmasters. Merry Gardens B. R., Bbef- 
neld B. R., Sheffield A Belmont. 

RIalto Rsmblera, George Grooby. Cathay. 
Philadelphia. 

RIalto Orch.. 893 Palisade Ave., Union 
Hit:. N. J. (office). 

Rlcardl'a Orch., Pythian Temple, Brock- 
ton, Masa. 



RADIOLIANS 



BEN POLLACK 



and ORCHESTRA 

Venice Ball Room 
Venice, Cal. 

(for a long time to come) 



KENNETH MORSE 



FRIAR'S INN ORCHESTRA 

"That's That" 

1043 W. Sixth Street 

LOS ANGELES 



MarkeU, Mike, RIts Carlton H.. N.T.C. 
Marka, Al. Archambault R., N. T. C. 

Mason, Billy, Rlverton P., Portland, Me. 
Master. Charlie. Club Cadix, Phila. 

May, Hugh, Tacoma P., Covington, Ky. 
May. Morrla, Jung Sy R., N. Y. C. 

Matt, Lawrence, 23d Armory. Brooklyn. 

Maynard'a Southland Serenadera, Whit- 
tle Springe. KnoxvUle. Tenn. 

McCourt. Harold. Tular*. Cal. 

McDonald. Harold. Cinderella, Long 
Beach, Cal. 

McDougal, James, Regent T., Detroit. 

McBnelly, Bdw. J.. 8« Sylvan St.. Bpring- 
Oeld, Maaa. 

Mclntyre, James, Chautean Laurlar, Ot- 
tawa. Can. 

McKay, Gall. American T.. Bait Lake 
City. 

McGrath. Frank, Weber Duck Inn, 
Wrentham. Maaa. 

McKenzie Highlanders (William Q. Mc- 
intosh) 820 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 

McKown's Master Musician. Hippodrome. 
Portland, Or*. 

McNally, John J., 871 McCcmb Plac*. 
Glendale, N. Y. 

McVea. L 0., 1221 B. 8Sa St.. Loa An- 
gelea 

Mead, Fred, Club Antlera. N. T. C. 

Melnle, Emllle, Sclomon'a D. U., Loa An- 
aelea. 

Meltser, 8am. Club Raymo, Thompaon 
«t. N. T. C. 

MEMPHIS FITK (Frank SIgiiorelll), 
care Foyer, 1874 B'way, N. T. C. 

Menin Lou. Mah Jong Inn, N. Y. C 

Merrill. Harry. Pokomoke City, Md. 
Merrill, Ignatz, Matamora R., N. Y. C. 

Measner Broa. 48 Grove St.. Ridgefleid 
Park, N, J. 

Metropolitan Players (Terkes), 1428 Broad- 
way. NYC. 

Meyertnck, Herb, Cafe Olanduju, San 
Francisco 

Meyer, Oacar, 4529 N. Camac St.. Phila- 
delphia. 

Meyers, Albert. 8200 GIrard At*., Phila- 
delphia. 

Meyera, Bert, Rainbow Gardens, Island 
Park, Me. 

Ueycts, George. Club Alamo, N. T. C 

Meyera, Herman. Ocean Plaza H.. Long 
Branch, N. J. 

Meyers, Louis. Horn's D. H., Los Angeles. 

Meyerson, Elsie, 677 Bonnie Brae St., 
Ix>s Angeles. 

Miami Byncopatom, Miami H., Dayton. 

Midway Garden Orch.. Midway Garden. 
Chicago. 

Miller. D* Marr, Rock Springs Park. 
Chester. W. Va. 

Miller. B., Redondo Beach Dane* PaTlllon. 
Rednndo Beach, Cal. 

Miller, George C. Palala RayaL Bartfard. 

MUIer. Nat. 121 William* St. Cbelaea, 
Masa. 

MILLER BAT. picture thaatre tMV. 

Miliar. W.. RIU CarletoB U.. PbUadel- 
phla. 

MlllA Bin. Dnrant B., Vlliit. 



O'Hara. Rusk. Cocoanut GroTe. CTblftago. 
Oliver, Joe, Plantation C, Chicago. 
Oisen, Qeorge. "Kid Boots," Selwyn 
T.,; "Follies," New Amsterdam T., Club 
Morltz. N. Y. C. 

O'Nell. Jack Golden Pheasant. CUrk A 
Madlaon. Chicago. 

Original Acea (D. A. Johnaton). Brock- 
wayvllle. Pa. 

Original Crescent Orch. (J. F. Wegman). 
Armory. MIddletnwn, N. Y. 

Original Dixieland Jaas Band, Paradlae 
B. R., Newark. 

Original Georgia Five, Danceland, Ja- 
maica. I.,. I. 

Original Plasa Quintette (AL Lawaon). 
Corona. N. Y. 

ORIGINAL MEMPHIS 6, ear* Foyer, 
1874 B'way. N. V. O. 

Original Ragamufflns (Henry B. Toblaa). 
14B Weat 4flth St.. N. Y C. 

ORIOLE ORCH., (Dan Raaso A Ted 
Florito), Edgewster Beach H.. Chicago. 
Orlando, NIchoIaa, Plaza H., N. Y. C. 
Osborne. George, Nicollet H.. Minne- 
apolis. 

Oabome. Wallie, Chateau Baltusrol, 
Bprlngneld. N. J. 

Oswald, Glen, Cinderella Roof, Los An- 
geles. 
Owensk Dal*. Palac* T.. FlInL Mich. 



Pace. George C, Rose vllle, O. 
Palmer, W.. La Ponsee Club. N. T. C. 
Panzer. Raymond. Oriental Garden. 4815 
N. Kedzle, Chicago. 

Parks, Ralph, Trocadero C, (Hiloago. 
Partridge, F. L., Mayflower R.. N.Y.C. 
Paatemackl aad Rubenateln, Teller T., 
Detroit. 

Patcher, Tom, Drake H., Chicago. 
Pearl. Morey. Sbor* Garden*. Naosaakat. 
Maaa 

Pedeaky, Mel, Montmarta C, Bolly- 
wood, Cal. 

Peerless Dance Orch. (Al Wiebe), Sth and 
Monmouth St., Newport, Ky. 
Pele, Walter, Bennettavllle. B. C. 
Penn Aces, 104 8. Fourth St., Harria- 
burg. Fa. 
Perlusa, Abe, Roae Room. Loa Angelea. 
Pershing's Band (W. J. Btannard). Wash- 
ington Barracka, Washington. 



RAY WALKi.R, Director 

8TH MONTH AT 

CHUMMY CLUB 

711 7th Avenue, N. Y. C. 
Representative: HARR¥ PEARL 



DAVE PEYTON 



and hia 

Kings of Synci^ation 

The Paul Whiteman of the Colored 
Orcbeatraa 

Perahlng Palaee, Chicago, ladeflnltely 



Peteraon. Howard, Tlvoll T., Michigan 
City, Ind. 

Peteraon, Oscar, 215 Marab (%urt, Rock- 
ford. 

Peyton, Dav*, Pershing Palace C, Chi- 
cago. 

PfelRcr's Orch.. 1848 Palmetto Ato.. 
Toledc. 

Plcclno. Antonio, MO N. 8th Bt.. Reading 

Pike. Bin, "The Rebellion," Keith CIrc. 
Pipp's Orch.. Ballivan'a, Edmonton. 
Can. 

Pitman. Keith, Rlrarslda B.R.. Bprlng- 
fleld. Maaa. 

riummer, Ed. Roof Garden, Sioux City, 
Iowa. 

Polls, W. C. CloTcr Gardena, N. T. C 
Pollack, Ben, Venice n., Venice, Cal. 

Pomette. ▼.. B. A M. CafeUrla. L«a 
Angeles. 

P<;[>a, Edgar, 69 B. Van Bursa St., CTbl- 
cago. 

Posly, Fred, Btelnway T.. Long Islsnd 
City. N. Y. 

POWEI.L. JACK (SEXTET), Loew** 
Circuit. 

Prado. Fr«d. American House. Bostoa. 

Price, Ous, Palace Garden. Newark. 

Pollen, Raymond B.. 1883 8*llsia St.. 
Frankford. Phila. 



RIccI, Aldo, c/o Nick Orlando. B8 W. 4Bth 
St., N. Y. C. 
Rich, Fred, Astor H. Orill. N. T. C. 
Richardson, Florence. Central Park 
Casino. N. Y. C 

Richmond, Eddie, Moulin Rouge C, 
Chicago. 

Rieth, Ted. Billy Ray's C, Canarsle, 
L. I. 

Rigo Gypsy Band, Llttl* Hungary, 
N. Y. C. 

Rizzo. Vincent Syivania H., Philadel- 
phia. 
Robin Hoods (dlr. Jess Smith), BarattI 

ft Ble R., Worcester, Masa 
Robblns Orchs., 3508 Cottage Ave., 
Baltimore. 

Robinson's Orpbeums. Grand C, Phoenix. 
Arls. 
Rodemlch. Gene, Statler H.. Bt. Lcula 
Rogers, Saul, Jannsen's R., N. Y. C. 
Rogers. Will, 27 Abbott Bt.. Lowell, 
Mass. 

Rohde. Karl. Crescent Gardens, Raver*, 
Msss 
Rolf*, Calvin, Blltmore H.. Atlanta. 
Romanelli, Lulgl, King Edward Hotel. 
Toronto. 

Roman, Joe, Le Bal Tabarln, Hart- 
ford. Conn. 
ROHAND, PHIL, Kenmore B., Alboay. 
RomM), K . Alps, N. Y. C. 

ROSE, VINCENT, College Inn, Chi- 
cago. 

Rosen, Paul, Bamboo Inn, Clark ft Ran- 
dolph. CThicaKO 

Rracnthal. Ted. 14R W 45tb St.. N. T. C. 
Rothchlld, Irving, Deauvllle C, Chi- 
cago. 

Royal Novelty Six (Joaeph B. O'Neill), 
2333 N. 22d St. Philadelphia. 



IRVING ROTHSCHILD 



AND BIS 

KINGS OF SYNCOPATION 
"Cafe Deauville" 

CHICAGO 



Royal Terrace Orch., Rita. CToney laland, 
N. Y. 

Rubin, Art,, Suntang Inn, Lynn, Maaa 

Rumno, O., Arrowhead Inn. N. Y. C. 

Rupoll, Carl. Klvervlew B., Chicago. 

Rnascol. Jack. Chin Lee. N. T. C. 
Ruaao, Dan, Edgewater Beach H., Chi- 
cago. 

Ryan. Pat, Broadway Gardens, N. T. C. 



Back*. Carl. Haraellles H.. N. T. C 
Baiter. Dave. Windsor H.. Montreal. 
Banders. Joe. Muhlsback H.. Kanaaa City, 
Bangamo Band. Dick Ucbert. Madrlllon 
C, Washington. D. C. 

Banda. Phil. 083 B'way. B'klyn. 
Bavll, Louis, Golden Lilly C, Chicago. 

Saxophone Sextet (Fred Blondell), Lit- 
tle RItz, B'klyn, N. T. 

Baxer. Jan. RIalto T., Los Angela*. 

Bchembeck, Al. Country Club, Mezloo 
City, Mexico. 

Schmitt, Fred. RIalto T., Denver. 

Schick, Oacar, Bcaroboa Hotel, Long 
Branch. N. J. 

Schonberg. CThrls. Vernon (Country Club. 
Loa Angelea. 

Schott, Leo, Sherrys, N. T. C 

Schwarts. U. Jean. 820 'uongwood At*., 
N. Y. C. 

Schwartz, Drbar J., 818 Court Bt., Fre- 
mont, Ohio. 

Schwartzbeck. Elmer, Sutler H., (Cafe- 
teria), 8t Loula. 

Seldel. EmII. Apolla T. Indlanapolla. 

Bellinger, Henry, Drake H., Chicago. 

Selvin, Ben, Woodmanaten Inn, N. T. 

Selzer Irving, Cafe Boulevard, NYC 

Sheet z, B. B., Jr., Marigold Gardena. 
Chicago. 

Sheffera, H. C. Wllbur's-on-tb*- Taunton. 
Taunton. Maaa. 

Hherldan Club Orch. (W. Mella), 81 
Edwin St., Ridgefleid Pk, N. J. 

Sherman, Maurice, (>>llege Inn, Clilcage 

Shllkret, Jack, Pelham Heath Ion, Pel- 
ham. N y. 

Short. Albert, Capitol T., Chicago. 

Shymon. Abe, Slason, 1725 E. 53d, Chi- 
cago. 

Six Alabama Ramblers (Vincent 
Straphino). 365 W. S9th 81., N. Y. C. 

Simons, Seymour, 3444 Second Blvd., 
Detroit. 

Skeels, Lloyd. Mission T., Long Beach, 
Cal. 

Slater, T/ester, La Corona H., Montreal, 
Que., Canada; 

Sllnger's Singing Orch.. Btatlsr Res- 
taurant. Buffalo 

Smith's Imperial Orch., \j».'k.% Champlain 
I'avlllon, Plattuburgh, N, Y. 

Smith, J. U., Dane* ravllllon. Plaits 
burg, N. Y. 

Kmlth, Joaeph C, Mt. Royal H.. Mon- 
treal. 

Bmlth, T,e Roy. Connle'a Inn. N. T. 

Smith. Will, (-ryaiai I'alace. N X. C. 
Bmltn, WUlla, Oree Tan, N. T. C 



Correct B. & O. Routes 

within the past 10 days over 
100 names have gtricken from 
the Band and Orchestra 
Routes through a check-up by 
correapondence for Incomplete 
address or because the or* 
chestra la no longer playlof 
there. 

Orchestra men are urged not 
only to advise of their new 
locations but to make aura 
Variety Is advised of the ser- 
erance of connections with the 
old place. 

Music publlshera and others 
rely absolutely on these routes 
to keep In touch with the bands 
and It Is the musicians' benefit 
correct and up to the minute, 
therefore to keep the routes 



Snell. Ship C^fe, Venice. <3al. 

Sokolov. Kenvln. Hamilton. Washington. 

Southerland, Lt. T.. 7tb Armory. N. T. C 

Southern Six (Phil Proaaer). Japan*** 
I>aotern, TOungstown, O. 

Soutea. Charica C. White City ReviNi, 
Chicago. 

Sparon. B.. Dover, N. J. 

8PECHT. PACL, 1681 B'way. N. T. O. 

Speclale. Mike, Carleton Terrace IL. 
N. Y. C. 

Splea' Howling Wolvea, Caaper, Wyo. 

Splkea Brothers. 1208 Central At*.. Lee 
Angelea 

Splndler, Harry. Haltsman H., Lake- 
wood, N. J. 

SpiUlny, Bin, Allan T., aeveland. 

8PITALNT. LEOPOLD. MeVkken T- 
Chleago. 

Bpltalny, Morrla. Btlllman T.. (^eTeland. 

Spitalny. Philip, Hanna T.. CleTeland. 

Bprlnger. Leon, IM Llvlngaton St., B'lya. 

St. I,oul* Rhythm King* (Lonl* Malato). 
1888 K. »8th St.. Brooklyn. 

Stafford, Howard. «11 Sumner St.. Lincoln. 

Stanler. WIU. Oub Lido. Lang B«aeli, 
N. Y. 

Btarck. Mat. 119 W. 8d Bt.. Muaeatia% 
Iowa. 

Stark, Ferdinand, Curran T., Ban Fras- 
clsno. 

Staufflger. Wm. O., 188 Dodge St.. Baf- 
falo. 

Stem, Harold, Belleclaire H., N. T. C. 

Stern. Will, Ocean Ave. H.. Loag Branch, 

Sternberg, Paul, Stratford H., Chicago. 
Stein. Byd, Capitol T. BIdg., Chicago. 
Steinberg. Art, Midway Gardena B., 
Chicago. 



The SANGAMO 
BAND 



DICK LEIBBBT, BMOBT DAVOHBBTT 

Now at the famed 

Harvey's in Washington, D.C. 

Opealng May 1 
FOWBATAN HOTEL BOOF 

Waahlngton'a Moat Exclualve Roof 



•S. 



Stelndel. Ferdinand, Edgswater Beach 
H.. Chicago. 

Stevenaon, C. B., 888 I7tb St. -iaatA 
Monica. Cal 

Stewart, Bam, Sunset C, Chicago. 

BUIIweli, Ray. New Euclid Oardena, 
Cleveland. 

8tolel>erg. George. Btat* T., Loa Aageleai 

Straight, Charlie, Rendezvous C, ChN 
cago. 

Sticker. B. Mlaa, Buckingham H., BL 
Ixuls. 

Strickland, Chailc* F., Palala D'or. 
N. Y. C. 

8troml>erg. C, Vernon. Cal. 
Stucco, Sat. Cinderella B., Chicago. 
Sunset Serenaders (Crawford's), Spar« 
tanburg, S. C. 

Swanee Syncopatora. Nowell's B., Shady- 
side. Md. 

Swanaoa, M. B., SIlTsr Lake ABSsmbly 
N. T. 

8we*t, Al! 024 8 Michigan Ave., (Jblcsa«. 

Syncopated B*T*n. Irwin. Carbondaia, Pa. 



Tandler, Adolf, Crttcrton T., Vnm A»> 
geles. 
Tarry, L^nls. Beaux Arts, N, T. C. 
Teller, M., Beach View Inn. 804 Wilson. 



HARRY STODDARD 



AND HIS 

"Streets of Hew York Orcheitra" 

Keith-Albe* and Orpheum Circuits 

DlNctJaB B08B * CVB'nS 

FEB. ADD. FBIABH OLVB. N. T. 



3 



Chicago. 

Teppas, Joaeph J.. 888 Olenwood At*., 
BufTalo. 

Thavea; A. F.. M Baat Van Btirta St, 

Chicago. 

Thiea. Henry, Driole Terrace, Detroit. 
Thomas Si Totctte. Joe, Mark Strand 
T. rklyn. N. T. 

Tlemey Fiv*. Rittenhous* H.. PhlladeU 
pbla. 
TIpaldl, Andy. Jarden de Dance, Montreal. 
Tlvoll Rainbow Orchestra, Tivoli B.R., 
Racine, Wis. 

ToblB'a, John, Midnight Ser's^ Ring- 
side C, New Orleana 

Topiicr, CelTln,, Bri* Caf*. Clark * Bri*. 
Chicago. 



WASHINGTONIANS 



Club Kentucky 

Broadway and 49th Street, N. Y. 

"DUKE" ELLINGTON, Director 

OTTO HARDWICK, Sax. 

JA8. R. ROBINSON, Sax. 

"BUBB8" MILEY, Trumpet 

CHARLIE IRVI8, Trombone 

FRED GUY, Banjo 

SAMMY GREER, Drums 



Treat F. B.. \TM Fuller ATa.. Lea Aa- 

geles 

Trobhe. Cj, Palace H . Fan Francisco. 

Troy. Dale, San Juan. Orlando, Fla. 

Truehoft. Harry, Green Mill Garden. Dae 
Moines. 

Tucker, Will, Merry Qardea B., Chl« 
ciigo. 

I'ullcr, BilJle (dlr. Abe Lyman). Redonde 
H«"if h II , I-os Angelc«. 

Tupman. W. B., L« ParadU, WaahlngtOB. 
(Continued on puge -Ui) . 



VARIETY 



CABARETS 



WcdiWHUjr, Aprim, Ites 



JUDGMENT TO iKODOOER 
ON VERBAL AGREEHSNT 



HUGE BALLROOM PLAN 



N«wark's 6,000 Capacity RrpacUd 
To B« Bigoatt in East 



Court Hands Down Decision 
Against Club Alabam — Ac- 
counting May Be Demanded 

An unusual litigation of interest 
t* cabaret and restaurant sliow 
producers and cafe managers wa9 
decided yesterday (Tuesday) morn- 
ing by Judge Daviea in favor of 
Arthur 8. Lyons against the Club 
Alabam. Lyons sued for three 
weeka' royalties at $2S0 a week for 
bla services In staging the Alabam 
show and was given Judgment for 
the full amount against the cor- 
porate holding company and Sam- 
uei J. Weiss, Benjaniin L Boemer- 
wald and Ous Schultx, the man- 
agers. 

No written contract was involved. 
It being an oral understanding like so 
many other similar negotiations. 
Because of the oraJ phase, the 
Alabam management contended that 
Lyons' hire was on a week-to-week 
basis and subject to his discharge 
at their pleasure, but the court, in 
its opinion, upheld the contention 
of Kendler & Goldstein, attorneys 
for Lyons, that such agreements are 
generally for the successful run of 
the floor show pfoduced, although 
this question has never been 
threshed out in court l>efore. 

The $750 award has subsequently 
increased in value, as Lyons rued 
for royalties due up to Feb. 2. Since 
then, 10 weeks in all have aC'-Trued, 
totaling fa,5O0 due Lyons. A quea- 
ticn presents itself with the new 
Alabam show, advertised as being 
staged by Dave Bcnneti. xvtio put 
on "Rose-Marie." Kendler * Gold- 
stein will farther sue the Alabam 
management on the allegation Ben- 
nett's contributions of a couple of 
new numbers did not altsr the fact 
it Is Lyons' show basically in gen- 
eral construction; 
In addition Lyons has 



Newark, April 28. 

If Newark's gigantic dancehall 
plan goes through, and three sites 
are reported under consideration, 
this town will lead all eastern cities 
In point of floor accommodations. 
The dancing spac- is to accommo- 
date •,000 persons at one time. 

Prominent local capitalists are 
interested, with pl..ns providing for 
an office building as well. 

Jonas Perlberg, manager of Para- 
dise and who publicizes the Cinder- 
ella. New York, and other dance- 
haUs, is slated to head the new local 
dancing enterprise. 



Boston's Only Night Chb? 



Boston, April 28. 

Plans are in the will-we-or-wont- 
we stage Just at present for an ex^ 
elusive night club for this city. 
John Novak, proprietor of the Shep- 
ard reataurants in Boston and 
Providence, is the proponent of the 
idea, and the Shepard Colonial 
Restabrant is the place named by 
him. 

At present the Colonial closes at 
8 p. m. The idea is to open at 10 
and continue until 2, on two nights 
a week, admitting only guests in 
evening clothes and armed with the 
proper invitations. 

Shepard's has a big clientele and 
a good dance band, besides which 
it is connected by ownership ties 
with broadcasting (WNAC) and 
with tha Shepard department store, 
which has 20,000 charge customers 
on the mailing list. 



Coffee, $1 ; Band, $190 



A party at a Villags eabaret 
made a squawk about $1 for a 
cup of coSee. 

Ths manager was sum- 
moned. He grew confidential 
and sympathetio but pointed 
to the heavy dough the five- 
piece band is gettlns weekly 
^41M a week for ths quintet 



Cife BoiiaessOf^ 
"Class" and "Dog" Oat! 



Cafe buflnesa around town Is 
beaucoup "shot." The weather and 
Emory Buckner are equally blamed. 
The "class" places are muchly "oft." 

All pretext at class and "dog" 
has fallen by the wayside with pre- 
vailing conditions. The dress suit 
gag now extends nothing beyond 
that. They're glad to get the cash 
customer's cash regardless. 



DISK REVIEWS 

By ABEL 



SOMEBODY LIKE YOU— Nick 

Lucas 
BECAUSE THEY ALL LOVE YOU 

—Sam* — Brunswick No. 2303 
Nick Lucas was guitarist with a 
band before his Individual enter- 
taining expertness was discovered. 
As a vocalist to his own guitar ac- 
companiment he has met with wide 
favor, v.-ith the result he is "can- 
ning" on his own, touring picture 
houses, etc. An insinuating yodel 
in his voice Is the outstanding fea- 
ture of his vocal work. The guitar 
interludes tend to clinch the good 
Impression. 



HUNGARIA (Fox Tret) — Sam 
Lanin and His Orchestra 

EGYPTIA.^ ECHOES— Sams— Co- 
lumbia No. 32S 
This coupletr is Frank Black's ar- 

ranKements of two classics. The 

scoring is unusual and the Lanln 

interpretation expert. 



elaim under his agreement for 50 
per cent of all moneys earned a 
"outside" engagements. Thus, when 
the Alabam revue pla]red at the 
Lafayette theatre in Harlem. Lyons' 
share was fl.SM the first week. He 
was not accounted for on Its hold- 
over week. Since then the show 
has played several club dates at the 
Hotel Astor, etc. 

Judge Da vies opined in part that 
*^he defendants made no legal effort' 
en this trial to Justify a discharge. 



Not Asked to Mingle; 
Addison's Mgr. Explains 

Both A4a Forman (Forman and 

Dan McCarthy, dance team) and 

Bert Moss, manager of the Hotel 

lars« I Addison. Detroit, cafe, deny that the 



Janssen's Road House 

August Janssen, proprietor of the 
two Hofbrau restaurants In New 
York, is building a roadhouse In 
i;<archmont, N. Y., oft Felham park- 
way. Lee Slmonson Is supervising 
the architecture. 

The new roadhouse will be slated 
for opening early in July with an 
Irving Aaronson orchestra unit as 
the dance ntusic feature. 

At the uptown Hofbrau, where 
the original Aaronson's Command- 
ers Is the band attraction, a new re- 
vue, "Hofbrau Hilarities." opens 
May 18, featuring a "name" dance 
team and a chorus of 20. Werner 
Janssen if writing the show. Aaron- 
sen's Commanders will be at the 
Rltz-Carlton hotel, Atlantic City, 
this summer. The band rejoin Easle 
Jants* "Puzzles" when the revue 
opens in Chicago in the falL It 
closes in New York in June. 

During Aaronson's absence, the 
Hofbrau Haus cafe will have an 
" Aaronson versatile band unit sub- 
stituting, o 



reason Miss Forman left the hotel's 
floor show was because of the miui- 
agement's insistence the women per- 
formers mingle with the guests. 

Mr. Moss adds that in Justice to 
Miss Forman, who is a fine dancer. 
It should be said the act missed on 
the cafe floor for the reason it's pri- 
marily a stage turn. When realizing 
the situation. Miss Forman volun- 
teered to cut her fortnight's engage- 
ment to a single week If fares both 
ways were forthcoming Instead of 
only the fares to tjti« opening as 
originally agreed. Mr. Moss 
acquiesced to this stipulation. 
. The Addison cafe's manager also 
adds that any attempt by perform- 
ers to mingle of their own accord 
is discouraged by him. 

Regarding the mention that "one 
of the managers" used profanity to 
a woman singer. Moss states he is 
only the manager at the cafe and 
refers the matter of his conduct to 
any of the many artists previously 
employed there. 



CABARET AT CLARIDOE 

The Hotel Clarldge's (New York) 
first fioor will be converted Into a 
cafe by Albert Bouche, the Chicago 
restaurateur for fall opening. The 
seating capacity will be 600. 

Henri Gendron's orchestra will of- 
ficiate with the dance music, Gen- 
/ dron having worked for Bouche in 
^ Chicago. Gendron is currently on 
the Strand Roof, New York. 



PICCADILLY CABARET 

London, April 18. 
An entirely new show was pre- 
sented at the Piccadilly Hotel Caba- 
ret April 1> and, all things consid- 
ered, is probably the best program 
yet presented there. Only 30 min- 
utes is usually allotted for the 
turns, the remainder of the evening 
being devoted to dancing. But so 
strong is the show that the de- 
manded encores run the show into 
a full hour. 

During that hour the chorus make 
several costume changes the de- 
signs for which are unique and at- 
tractive; there is a continental 
Zymbalist player named Nitza Ko- 
dolban with his own pianist, who 
Is an eccentric artist who appar- 
ently "lives" his music ^or is so 
great an actor he deceives you into 
believing this to be so); Marlon 
and Martines Randall are brilliant 
terpslchoreanlsts whose work is too 
well kiiown in the States to call for 
any extended comment; Helene 
Chappy, a Frendi soubret, should 
confine herself to nativs diansons 
rather than English ditties. And 
then the Mound City Blus Blowers, 
four American youths who emit 
squirmy oeruleaa harmony with 
such effect that the audience rise 
as one and yell "Attaboy." The 
writer. Cor the first time in three 
years, possibly aggravated by a 
magnum of flzs water, suffered a 
temporary, but most depressing, flt 
of homesickness. 

In all kindness It Is suggested 
that during the performance by the 
respective artists. Jack Hylton, the 
popular band leader who is at the 
bead of his profession in this coun- 
try, temporarily efface himself in- 
stead of standing in the center of 
the l>and platform, which has a 
tendency to detract from ths Indi 
vidual artists. Jolo. 



ON THE WAY TO MONTEREY— 
(Fox Trot)— Henry Halstead 
and Orchestra 
MOONLIGHT AND ROSES— Same 
—Victor No. 19,579 
The Halstead combination and 
the compositions are west coast 
products, and naturally beat known 
on the Pacific slope. Ben Black and 
Nell Moret are the composers of 
both numbers, the latter being based 
on Edwin H. Lemare'a "Andan- 
tino," a favorite organ selection. It 
makes an equally charming fox trot. 
The saxes and the strings distin- 
guish this couplet. A vocal chorus 
is also featured In "Monterey." 



PAOLOCSIHO ON BIO SIX CLUB 

The Big Six Printing Club, Inc., 
and Bert Hichcock jnd Thomas 
Goats, alleged owners of the club> 
•!« defendants in a padlock suit 
started by U. 8. Attorney Emory 
Buckner, "to abate a public nuis- 
ance." The club and saloon (so 
alleged) is located at 147 West 40th 
street. 



l!fl?i 



Julia Moody has left Connie's Inn 
ItaTUS and is going to play vauJe- 
^mSk She has been succeeded In the 
kr Bessie APiSon (colored). 



"Prince" Haliloif May 

Face Deportation 

Washington, April 28. 

"Prince" Roufat Magometoff Hal- 
iloff, the professional dancer, who 
while here dancing at Meyer Davis' 
Le Paradis met Delight Potter 
Arnold, daughter of MaJ. David G. 
Arnold, assistant director of the 
Veter.in.s' Bureau, and who later 
married the former Ml.<)8 Davis, 
carrying her away under the verjr 
nose of her fiance, faces deporta- 
tion as a result of the Investiga- 
tion of immigration authorities In 
New York. This was learned here 
at the Department of Labor. 

"If cause for his removal de- 
velops, a warrant will be issued for 
his <irrcst by the Secretary of La- 
bor,' said George E. Tolman, as- 
sistant commissioner of Immigra- 
tion here in Washington. 

When Meyer Davis was asked 
why the dancer "nobleman" wasn't 
held over for a second week, the 
usual procedure at the Le Paradis, 
no explanation was forihcoming. 



School for Prohi. Agents 

Washington. April S8. 

The prohibition agents now have 
to go to school to iMU-n their busi- 
ness. Prohibition Commissioner 
Haynes has organized a "school sys- 
tem" so as to have his agents well 
versed in how to run down the 
elusive bootlegger as well as how to 
politely pinch patrons, male and 
female, of the clubs and dancing 
places. 

The agents are not burdened with 
too much of the school stuff, as 
their course Is confined to but one 
class monthly with their respective 
district heads doubling as "teacher." 



I LIKE PIE (Fox Trot)— Edwin J. 

McEnelly's Orchestra 
DESERT ISLE — Sanio— Vioter No. 

19617 

Another dance combination makes 
its Vlctoc debut this week. The Mc- 
Enelly outfit are New England (a- 
voritee with the Butterfiy ballroom, 
Springfield, Mass., their favorite 
stamplsg grounds. Why the Victor, 
with its policy of spotted orchestras 
in various localities the country 
over, has neglected New England up 
to now and has been a topic of com- 
ment off arid on. New England Is a 
lucrative music field, and there are 
one or two other crack bands like 
Eddie Wittstein's (to mention one), 
which furnishes all the Tale, Har- 
vard, Boston College, etc.. and music 
which might be annexed for similar 
purposes. 

^ The McEnelly Band is a corking 
rhythmic outfit. "I Like Pie, I LIIm 
cake, But I Like You Best of AU" 
(Little-Slzemore-Shay) is a snappy 
offering featuring some fancy oboe 
and "slap tongue" sax work, a cork- 
ing rhythm, the piano and a voCal 
chorus. 

"Desert Isle" (Harry Archer), like 
with every other successful musical 
comedy, is the surprise offering of 
"My Girl." "You and I," from the 
show, takes first honors, but as a 
sprightly dance tune "Desert Isle" is 
a corker all by Itself. 

TITINA (Fox Trot)— Vincent Lopez 

and Orchestra 
WHILE WE DANCED TILL DAWN 

i Waltz) — Same — Okeh No. 
0,333 
The popular "Tltina," a Conti- 
nental Importation currently fea- 
tured both In "Puzzles" and the 
"Follies," Is a favorite dance num- 
ber, and as done by Lopez and his 
Pennsylvania orchestra equally en- 
gaging. The companion waltz is of 
"hit" timbre, and will unquestion- 
ably click. Bruce Wallace Includes 
a vocal chorus thereof to clinch the 
argument 



dli^n Love Call" from "Rose -Marie." 
which has some comparatively 
younger blood injected into it as a 
third collaborator in the person of 
Oscar Hammerstein, 2d. 

Virginia Rea's bell-like soprano 
makes much of this couplet. Hers 
Is a beautifully finished voice, of 
wide range and engaging clarity 
The recording Is a classic In every 
respect and If this one doe.sn't sell. 

then It leaves but one conclusion 

that the public doesn't know -what 
it's all about. The titles alone can't 
jniss. The artiste's beautiful ren- 
dition and the masterful orchestral 
accompaniment (one in which Gus 
Haenschen haa_^ outdone himself) 
makes for a superlative product, 

POLLY OF HOLLYWOOD— Vaughn 

De Leath (Comedienne). 
SOMt:.BOOY LIKE YOU— Same- 
Columbia No. 320. 

Miss Vaughn De^eath enjoys a 
wide radio popularity as "The 
Original Radio Girl." She Is a ver- 
satile young woman, being a song- 
stress and popular composer, and 
latterly in a Belasco dramatic pro- 
duction, "Laugh, Clown, Laugh." In 
"Polly of Hollywood" (De Sylva- 
Hanley) Miss De Leath l.s a dialect 
comedienne, giving an Impression of 
Fannie Brlce (unannounced),, al- 
though Miss Brlce is also doing the 
number in the "Music Box Revue." 
The construction of the song inci- 
dentally is reminiscent of "Rose of 
Washington Square" and has a 
chance to click because of its likely 
dance rhythm. 

"Somebody" (Donaldson-Friend) 
Is a straltrhtaway fox trot ballad, 
(Continued on page 48) 



B. AND 0. ROUTES 

(Continued from page 41) 
Tnrcoti*. 0«ors«, SO Oranc* St.. Mancka*. 
floess D. H.. Portland, 



Turcot t« Orck 
M*. 



U 



Vntui 8tat«a Nary Bead (Char Baatcr). 
WasblDSton. 



varlan. Art. Sabaatlan C Vcnlra. Cal. 

Vanattan Bracowrtorau Savanth St.. Mia- 
iMapolia. 

Veraatlla rira. Powall'i Inn. Albany, 
M. T. 

Veraattla Melodr Bora Ai-llnften H., 
Waahlnston. 

Vaaear. Artnaiid. Rlta-Carlton R., N.T.C. 

Vaaaalla, OraoU 8tMl Pier, Atlantic CSty. 



CABARET GIVES UP SHOW 

The Rue de la Palx has given 
uo Its "Revels of 1925," and there 
will no longer be a revue within 
the confines of the former Automo- 
bile Club. The floor show ended 
Sunday night. 

The only meml>er of the revue 
to be retained Is Jane Green who. 
in addition to Malson and Stewart, 
dancers, hereafter will solely pro- 
vide the entertainment. 

Isham Jones' orchestra remains. 



DAVIS' BOAD HOUSE 

Washington, April 28. 

Meyer Davis opens his new road 
house. Chateau Le Paradis. The 
place is on the Baltimore-Washing- 
ton boulevard, al>out 12 miles from 
here. 

Robert Kehl. formerly at the Le 
Paradis here, is to be the managing 
director, and Davis' "The Tent 
Band", from Baltimore. Is to fur- 
nish the music. 



CABARET TRIAHOLE 

Chicago, April 2S. 
Dean Janls, entertainer at Friar's 
Inn, baa been named co-respondent 
In a divorce suit filed by Lillian 
Harris, entertainer at Valentino 
Inn, against Richard Harris, also a 
performer. 



NO FUNDS FOR MISSOURI FAIR 

Jefferson City, Mo., April 28. 
Jewell Mayes of the Missouri 
State Board of Agriculture, Is au- 
thority for the statement that no 
State funds will be available for 
county fair and grain shows during 
1925 or 1926. County court appro- 
priations, however, may be made to 
these Institutions In sums not ex- 
ceeding $300, according to a ruling; 
of the Missouri courta, . . - . 



IF YOU KNEW SUSIE (Fox Trot) 
— Frank Silver's Dance Orches- 

trs 
QIGOLETTE (Fox)— Henri Qendron 

end Strand Roof Orchestra — 

Edison No. 51,532 
"Susie" is a snappy girl as a fox 
trot. She is frankly ragged by 
Frank Silver's dance aggregation 
and whipped over smartly. 

"GIgolette" has the famous Franz 
Lehar as Its composer. Gendron's 
Strand Roof (New York) Jazzlsts 
also make much of the opportunity 
for dance purposes. 

PLAY ME SLOW (Fox Trot)— 
Fletcher Henderson and Or- 
chestra 
BYE AND BYE— Same— Columbia 
No. 292 

A brace of snappy rag numbers, 
done in excellent style by Fletcher 
Henderson's orchestra from the 
Roseland ballroom. New York. "Play 
Me Slow" (Milt Hagen- Charles 
O'Flynn) took quite a spell in ha - 
penlng on the disks, although 
worthy of such attention from the 
start. 

"Bye and Bye" Is a pleasing com- 
panion piece, the Henderson tech- 
nique getting all possible out of It. 



W 



Wada. Jamta. Claramont C. tSSt tn- 
dlana, CUoaaro. 

Wadaworth, Wheeler, Conco Rood*. 
Alamac H., N. T. C. 

Wasner, Sol. Sllvor Slipper C, CU« 
case. 

WALKER'S RAOIOUANS, BAT, 

Chnnany Clab, 711 7th Are.. N. X. 0. 

WaUh, Walter, 212 B. Tremont Ave.< 
N. T, C 
Ward, rraak. Avatoa. Boatoo. 
Warlnz'i Pennaytranlana, Tyrone, Pa. 

Wamer'i SaTao Acoe. Piedmont Drlvtag 
Club, Atlanta. 

Warr'a Bmcopators. Palala Royal. SoatS 
Bond. 

Warren. Ida, Joel'a R., N. T. C. 

Wasaerman'a Bntertalnera, Waller, 411 
N. Butaw St., Baltimore, Hd. 

Webb, Qco. B.. Champa Bljraeea H., Part*. 

Webb, Joe, Canton Inn, B'klyn. 

Webater, Clauda, 10 Tbearlo Bids., Sas 
Dleco. 

waema Ted. 215 8. Broad St, Phlladal* 
phla. 

Weema. Ted, Oriole Terrace C, Da* 
trolt. 

Weldemeyer Orch.. entour. 

Wealey. Joaeph. 847 Twelfth Ave.. UO- 
waukee. 

Wealey, Joaaph. Alhambra Oardena, Wle« 

I,oa Aa« 
Prank. Deaurllle C, Chl- 



INDIAN LOVE CALL— Virginia Rea 

(Vocal) 
QIANNINA MIA — Same — Bruns- 
wick No. 2312 
Rudolph Frlml and Otto Harbach 
were a successful writing team 
aaeay years ago with "Glannlna Mia" 
from "The Firefly" and prove that 
they can still deliver Just as ef- 
fectively. If not mors so, with "In- 



nlpes. Can. 

Weat. Ray, Alexandria H. 
selea. 

Weatphal. 
caso. 
Whidden. Bd, 139 Dlkenun St., B'klya. 
White, L«e. Canton Tea Oardena, Vaa 
Duren A Wabaah, Chlraso. 

WHITKBfAN, PAUL. IBS W. 48th St.. 

74 V €^ 

Whiteman Collcstajia. Coocresa H., Chl> 

Wledoeft, Herb, Cinderella Roof, Loa 
Anrelea _ _. _ 

Wilde. Arthur, Monmouth H., Bpriac 
Lake. N. J. 

Wllda. P. R.. HIchland P.. Orand Haven. 

WUIlama Al. Caaino R., Bradley 
B<>Kch. N. J. ,,^ 

Willlama. Avtiror, PowaU Inn. Waterrllet, 
N. T. , . 

Willlama, Bart B., Strand Th.. Hartford, 
Conn. _. M 

Willlama, Darld O., 2»0 W. 57th St. W. 
r. C. 

Willlama, Ralph, Ralnbo Oardena, 
A Lawrence, Cblcaso. _ 

Willlama, Willie. Atlantic H.^ 
Branch, N. 3. _.,. , .,._ / 

Wllaon, Billy. Do Pont H., WIIroln«ton. 

Wllaon, Charlea, Caatlo Inn, N. 1^- p-.; 

Wilaon, Frank. MarcWI Country Cluaj 
Paaadena. . _ /< i 

Wllaon. Sam, 145 W. 4Sth St., M. T. & | 

With. Art Pearaon H., Chicago. , 

, WITTSTKIW, BDWABD, Olymplo T, 

N^w Harca. C!oaii. „,.._^ 

WOLFB. BOOKS (KAHN), BIU«««« 

n w v ft 

WoodlnK, Sam, Nest C. Harlpm. N.T.C 
Wright. Ted.. Newburyport. M»«a. 
Wyana. Billy, Oraanwlok VlUafe In». 
N. T.,C 



Zaieb, Sol, Roae Tree C, Phllndelphl*-. 

Zahler, Lee, «40S Franklin Ave., HoUT 
wood, Cal. . •«. 

Zeller, Otto, S9M California Aye.. "»• 
tyxila. Mo. _ . m, .» N 

Zevalla, Sol, 3S5 Central Park Wcat, n. 
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'^T. LOUIS NO HKK TOWN," 

COURT SAYS, REBUKING POUCE 

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'Contempt Charges Preferred by Carnival Owner for 
r Interference — ^Judge Falkenhainer Liberal in 
Expression on "Gambling" 



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St. Louis, April 18. 
"We don't want to make a talck 
town of St. Louia. I think the pub- 
lic baa a rlgbt to some sort of 
amusement, and 'cavoival games in 
which skill of the operator Is a 
material element should be let alone 
by the police," said Circuit Judge 
i'alkenhalner in administering a 
rebuke to the police deplirtment for 
alleged violation of an injunction 
prohibiting Interference with carni- 
val devices where evidence of 
gambling is not found. 

Contempt charges a^'alnst the 
Board of Police Commissioners, 
Chief of Police Gerk and Chief of 
Detectives Kaiser had been brought 
by Charles M. Oliver, operator of a 
carnival at 4500 Oravols avenue, 
and the reproof came in the course 
of a hearing. The Injunction, is- 
sued early in the recent gamlrtlng 
drive, was contended by Oliver to 
•; have been violated in the arrest of 
r Oskar Marquardt, concessionaire at 
SI the carnival. 

I' Judge Falkenhainer, after listen- 
ing to both sides and witnessing a 
demonstration of the "gambling de- 
ij^vlce" that was confiscated by the 
-~ officers, declared that a fine "ought 
to be assessed against the police," 
but after reproaching the policemen 
..for not showing better Judgment in 
'^deciding what constituted a gambl- 
ing device, let it go at that. His 
remark anent the "hick town" went 
over big with those In the court 
room, vigorous applause being given. 
Toy Auto Called Qambling 
The device thought by the officers 
"^to have been of a gambling nature 
.was a toy auto propelled by rubber 
bands. A dime was the charge and 
If the operator made It stop before 
i»'a number indicating a certain piece 
of merchandise, such as an alum- 
inum pan, he' received the pan. If 
|i not winning a prize, he got some 
l' candy. 

The paraphernalia was seized as 
'rjf, a game of chance on a visit of the 
^) gambling squad to the carnival 
' aarly last week. The oflacers acted 
under the orders of the newly-ap- 
, pointe4^_jB)ll<ie board, which has 
;; banned gambling in bazaars, and 
' Other so-called "games of chance." 
The contention of Oliver and 
Marquardt that the game seized 
was one of skill was upheld by' the 
court. 
i "I believe this and slmiliar games 
ought to be permitted to operate," 
Judge Falkenhainer said. "I don't 
^ believe that any game in which skill 
f governs the outcome can be classed 
as a gambling device under the 
laws of Missouri, or that the Legis- 
lature intended it should be. I have 
pitched discs and hooks at pegs and 
thrown balls at 'African dodgers' 
and I know they are games of skill 
because I have never had any suc- 
cess with them. I think they are 
harmless pastimes." 

Court Wouldn't Name Games 
, Former Attorney-General Bar- 
. rett, representing the Police board, 
"^ \ asked for a definite ruling that 
would distinguish between games 
which were harmless pastimes and 
• those classed as gambling devices, 
' but the Judge refused to comply, 
declaring the police have Judgment 
"and ought to be able to use it." 
In the rotunda of the courthouse 
V after the decision, Police Commis- 
. sloner Kortjohn met Judge Falken- 
hainer and took occasion to resent 
the Judge's remark about the police 
;- making a "hick town of St. Louis. 
\ He said the Police board was trying 
'■ to do Its duty and that if the Judge 
thought otherwise, he should have 
j Imposed a fine, leaving the board 
"in a position to get an appeal and 
, . get a final decision showing what 
> games constitute gambling." 

The Judge said he had the power 
( to set aside the order and accom- 
modate the board with a fine, but 
^ it was entirely up to them. Kort- 
Jchn said he would feel out the 
other members on the Idea. 
; Chief Kerk stated Judge Falken- 
; halner's decree would not ma- 
terially affect the present crusade 
against gambling, but that "we will 
not bother that kind of a game 
again." 

Marquardt was rearrested last 
night following a second raid of bis 



CARNIVALS 



American Amusement Company, 
Philadelphia, Pa., April 27. 

Anthracite Amusement Company, 
Sayre, Pa., May 4. 

Barlow's Big City Shows, Spring- 
^'fleld. 111., April 27. 

Billle Clark's Broadway Shows, 
Waycross, Ga., April 27. / 

K. Q. Barkoot Shows, Deflanck O., 
April 27; Toledo, May 4; Lorain, 
11; Alliance, 18. ^ 

Curtis L. Bockus Shows; Rum- 
ford, Me., May 16. 

Brown and Dyer Shows, Pough- 
keepsle, N. T.. April 27. 

Boyd and Linderman Shows, 
Richmond, Va., April 27. 

S. W. Brundage Shows, Joliet, 111., 
April 27; Davenport, la.. May 4. 

Capital Outdoor Shows, Albany, 
N. Y.. April 30. 

Clark's Golden Rule Shows, Up- 
per Sandusky, O., April 27. 

Harry Copping Shows, Sykesvllle, 
Pa., April 27; Indiana. Pa., May 4. 

Cote's Wolverine Shows, Detroit, 
Mich. (Indef). 

Corey's Greater Shows, Pottsvllle, 
Pa., April 27. ^ 

Coleman Bros. Shows, Mlddfe- 
town. Conn., April 30, May 8; Hart- 
ford, Conn., 11. 

Cotton's Greater Shows, Bing- 
hamton, N. Y., April 27. 

Conklin and Garrett Shows, Van- 
couver, B. C, May 4. 

A. P. Crounze United Shows, 
Schenectady, N. Y., May 1. 

Daglow's Riding Devices, Bos- 
well, Pa., April 27; Rockwood, Pa., 
May 4. 

De Kreko Bros. Shows, Blue 
Island, III.. April 27; Harvey, 111., 
May 4. 

Dreamland Exposition Shows, EI- 
mira. N. Y.. May 2. 

Ellman Amusement Company, 
Milwaukee, Wis.. April 27 (8 weeks). 
Endy Shows, Harrlsburg, Pa., 
April 27. - 

Fritz-Oliver Shows, Aragon. Ga., 
April 27; Rockwood, Tenn., May 4; 
Richmond, Ky., May 11. 

Noble C. Falrley Shows, Leaven- 
worth, Kan., April 27. 

Roy Gray Shows, Houston, Tex. 
(indef). 

Greater Sheesley Shows, Harrls- 
burg, Pa., April 27. 

Gerard's Greater Shows. Torrlng- 
ton. Conn., April 27. 

Great Eastern Shows, Rockwood, 
Tenn., April 27. 

Bill H. Hames Shows, Pilot 
Point, Tex., May 2. 

Doc Hall Shows, Garber, Okla., 
April 27. 

Hanscher Bros. Shows, Rensse- 
laer, Ind.. April 27. 

Heller's Acme Shows, Bloomfield, 
N. J., April 27. 

Herman's Mighty Exposition 
Shows. April 27; Windber, Pa., May 
4; South Fork, Pa., 11. 

Col. Hoages Mighty Show, Ot- 
tumwa, la., April 30. 

Hoffner Amusement Company, 
Mt. Pulaski. 111., May 2. 

Imperial Exposition Shows, Bar- 
berton, O., April 27. 

Johnny J. Jones Shows, Wash- 
ington, D. C. April 27. 

Krauss Amusement Company, 
Grenloch Park, N. J. (indef). 

KnlPkerbocker Shows, Sharon, 
Pa., April 27. 

K. F. Ketrhuni's 20th Century 
Shows, Bridgeport, Conn., May 4 
(4 weeks). 

Lawery Bros. Shows, Gllberton, 
Pa., May 9. 

LIppa Amusement Company, Al- 
pena, Mich., April 27; Onaway, 
May 4. 

McMahon Shows, Marysville, 
Kan., May 5. 

Manhattan Amusement Attrac- 
tions, Newark, N. J.. April 27. 

May and Dempsey Shows, Royal 
Oak, Mich.. May 4. 

Frank J. Murphy Shows, Haver- 
straw, N. Y., April 27. 

Maxa Exposition Shows, Forrest 
Park, 111., April 27. 

Merry Midway Shows, Kansas 
City, Mo. (indef). 

Metropolitan Show?, Hartwell, O., 
April 27. 

Miller Bros. Shows, Ilagerstown, 
Md., April 27; Cumberland, Ma., 
May 4. 

D. D. Murphy Shows, St. Louis, 
.Mo., April 27. 

Millers .Mhlw.-jy Shows, De Rid- 
dcr. La., April 27. 

Morfoot's Exposition Shows, 
Gaflfney. S. C. April 27. 

Morris and Castle Shows, Pitts- 



burg, Kaa.^ April 17. 

Homar S. Moor* Shows. 
Brighton. Pa., AprU VI. 
X New Southern Shows, Rome, Ga., 

A(n-Il 27. 

Northwestern Shows, Detroit, 
Mich., April 27. 

Outdoor Aniuaenlent Company, 
Lilly. Pa., April 27. 

Ollv^ Amusement Company. St. 
Louis, Mo., April 27. 

C. E. Pearson's Shows, R.imsey, 
ni., April 27. 

Perry Bros. Shows, Bassett, Ark., 
May 8. 

Prairie State Amusement Com- 
pany, Areola, lU., April 27. 

Matthew J. Riley Shows, Bridge- 
town, N. J.. April 27. 

Nat Reiss Shows, Charlestown, 
W. Va., April 27; Huntington, W. 
Va.. May 4; Portsmouth, O., May 11. 

RubiQ and Cherry Shows, Dayton, 
O., April 27; Indianapolis, Ind., 
May 4. 

C. D. Scott Shows, Newport, 
Tenn., April 27. 

Walter Savldge Amusement Com- 
pany, Fort Wayne, Neb., May 11. 

George T. Scott Shows, Bar ties - 
viUe, Okla., April 27. 

Smith Spithem Shows. Becco, 
W. Va.. April 27; Logan. May 5. 

Smith Greater United Shows, 
Koppel, Pa.. April 26 (three weeks). 

Otis L .Smith Shows, Syracuse. N. 
Y., April 27. 

Southern Tier Shows, Einiira, 
N. Y., May 2; Painted Post, 11; 
Bath, 18. 

Sunshine Exposition Shows, Cov- 
ington, Ga., April 27. 

Strayer Amusement Company, 
Danville, 111., April 27; Hoopstown, 
lit. May 4. 

Sandy's Amusement Company, Se- 
wickley, Pa., April 25. 

Tribune Amusement Company, 
Happyland Park, Harlem, N. Y. 
City (indef.). 

Texas Kid Shows, lowar Park, 
Tex., April 27. 

Wallace Bros. Shows, Youngs- 
town, O.. April 27. 

Wrigley Bros. Shows. Chester, Pa.. 
May 2; Philadelphia, Pa., May U. 

W. G. Wade Shows, Detroit, Mich., 
April 27 (indef.). 

S. B. Williams Shows, Archer City, 
Tex., April 27. 

Wolfs Greater Shows, St. Paul, 
Minn., May 11. 

World at Home Shows, Shamokin 
Pa.. April 27. 

C. A. Wort ham Shews, St. Louis, 
Mo, Aprl. 27 

WonderUnd Exposition Shows, 
Scranton, Pa.. April 27 (three 
weeks). 

'i. A WoHe Shows, Kaox-/:ile. 
Tenn., April 27. 

C. F. Zelger United Shows, Fort 
Dodge, la., April 27-May 9. 



STRIKE AT WEMBLEY? 



''DUDE RANCHES" SPREAD 



Vogua Invadino Washington and 
Oregon — Rssorts for Eastsrnsrs 



Seattle. April 28. 

"The Dude Ranch" has worked 
its way west into Washington and 
Oregon. This style of western 
amusement rose to its heights in 
Montana and Wyoming and has 
broken out at various spots on the 
cattle range. 

The Brackett H Ranch, near Che- 
lan. Wash., consisting of 1,600 acres, 
is t^lng "rigged up" as a "dude" 
ranch; tKat is, a ranch where east- 
ern visitors may linger for a time, 
riding horseback. Ashing, hunting, 
and otherwise enjoying the great 
outdoors. 

Another typical ranch at this 
kind is the Chewack Ranch, north 
of Winthrop, Wash. 



same by the police gambling squad 
under Detective Sergeant Mulcahy. 
The latter refused to say why 
Marquardt had been rearrested. 
Another contempt charge against 
the police officials will probably fol- 
low. 



HORSESHOE FITCHIHO 

Van Nuys, Cal., April 28. 

Plans havo been completed for 
the big spring horseshoe pitching 
tournament to be held here April 
.30, with contestants from Van Nuys 
and other towns in the San Fer- 
nando valley. One of the feature 
events will be an exhibition staged 
by the State champions who hail 
f: jm Somis In Ventura county. 
There . ."e 10 players on the team. 

Followi; • the exhibition an ef- 
fort will be made to match the 
champions against the 10 best 
"double-rJngers" that the tourna- 
ment brings out. 



History Repeating Itself Ovsr Non- 
Union Labor — Publicity Poor 



London, April 17. 

A strike Is threatened among the 
builders and kindred trades at 
Wembley. This repeats the history 
of last year and the dispute arises 
from the same cause, the employ ■% 
ment of non-union labor. 

Meanwhile, arrangements are 
complete for the King and Queen 
to open the exhibition May 9. Up 
to now the publicity Is as poor as 
last year. 



H. S. Rolston Resigns 

Vancouver, B. C, April 28. 

The directors of the Vancouvei 
Exhibition Association by a vote of 
8 to e decided to accept the resigna- 
tion of H. S. Rolston but rejected 
his application for reinstatement, at 
a recent meeting. 

All members of the permanent 
staff were reinstated, with the ex- 
ception of the manager. An acting 
manager to handle the exhibition 
this coming August may be ap- 
pointed. A permanent appointment 
of a manager will not be made un- 
til next October. 

Should Mr. Rolston's supporters 
succeed in obtaining the signature* 
of 20 members favoring a meeting 
of protest, the constitution of the 
Exhibition Association will permit 
them to call a meeting after six 
days' notice when a resolution call- 
ing upon the president, W. C. 
Brown and his directors might be 
put to the meeting. Dissatisfied 
members claim that the directors 
acted without a mandate from the 
members at large. 



Skowmen's League Week 

Chicago. April 28. 
Instead of a date In August, as 
previously expected, the waek of 
Sept. 7 has been set aside as Show- 
men's League Week (not "Day" as 
heretofore) when all shows will be 
asked to contribute funds towards 
the charitable work of the league. 



Many New Features for 
White City Park, Chicago 

Chicago, April 28. 

White City amusement park will 
open Its gates officially Wednesday, 
May 13. This will be their 2l8t an- 
niversary. 

New features and alterations will 
be noted this year. Gordon's "Pal- 
ace of Wonders" will occupy the 
space that was formerly "Over the 
Falls." "Mrs. Murphy's Beauty 
Shoppe" will take the plato of the 
"House of a Thousand Troubles." 
A new outdoor revue will hold forth 
in the Garden Terrace. 

All rides and attractions have 
been repainted and are in shape 
for the opening. "Venice" Is com- 
pletely remodelled and improved 
and Is one of the most popular rides 
In the park. 

The dance halls, which have been 
open all the winter, will operate all 
the summer in the evening. 



76TH FOR LAKE COMFOUITCE 

Bristol, Conn., April 28. 

Managers Pierce and Norton have 
completed special plans for the 
opening of the season at Lake Com- 
pounce, as this year will mark the 
75th, or diamond, anniversary. 

For the last 75 years Lake Com- 
pounoe has been the favorite amuse- 
ment park in this section of Con- 
necticut. 



Lester Chsngss Jobs 

Chicago, April 28. 
Allan Lester, engaged to handle 
the advance for Sells-Floto circus, 
took French leave last week and 
aligned himself with the 101 Ranch 
Show in a similar capacity. 



INSIDE S1DFF 

ON THE OUTSIDE 



In its March Issue, "The Swine World," published in Dcs Moln^ and 
an influential paper in its trade, devoted 10 pages to a reproduction of 
the stories In Variety last fall concerning appropriations by fairs for 
entertainment and what the entertainers or entertainment actually cost 
their agents. A. R. Corey Is secretary of the Iowa State Fair, and "The 
Swine Wprld" has been "after" Corey for some time. Securing his 
written statement, he was unable to give an itemized account of the 
fair's disbursement for entertainment. "The Swine World" used Variety's 
figures against Corey. Whether there Is a personal motive in the attack 
or the monthly feels the appropriation for the hog exhibit, $800 yearly, 
l.s Immeasurably low. Is unknown. 

"The Swine World" made out a strong case against Corey, liberally 
employing much of the matter pertaining to the fair agency businei^s 
Variety published, including the front page storjr of Nov. 2«. headed 
"Huge Profit 'Selling* Acts." 



MASS. FAIRS 
TO (MPERATE 



Meeting in Worcester Dis- 
cussed General Bookings 



• Worcester, Mas.s., April 28. 

The Massachusetts Agricultural 
Fairs Association met in the Hotel 
Bancfoft here. Considerable dis- 
cussion relative to a co-operatlvo 
publicity program in which the en- 
tire 120 fairs of the state could 
Join through the association. A 
trained newspaperman will serve all 
fairs in the association In an effort 
to bring the special attractions be- 
fore a large circle of possible 
patrons. 

Ope of the most Interesting propo- 
sitions brought up was that in re- 
gard to the showing ol attractions 
at the next annual meeting. At 
present representatives of the vari- 
ous booking agencies visit the fairs. 
Individually, each agency or attrac- 
tion bidding against some other tor 
attention, and each fair manage- 
ment obliged to base its Judgmant 
on booklet and sales talk. 

Under the new plan each agency 
would be requested to put on an 
actual exhibit of what It proposes 
to present at the fa'rs. Then the 
managers could select what seemed 
best to them. 

Massachusetts fairs have t)««n 
made so free from Illegal or im- 
moral attractions that no": one com- 
plaint was made last year. 



Brundage Shows Hit by 
Cyclone; $8,000 Damage 

Peoria. 111., April 18. 

The S. W. Brundage show* got 
away to a bad start hero this week, 
a blow-down before the season had 
been underway 24 hours, tearing 
the canvas to shreds, upsetting con- 
cessions and rides and orsatlng 
havoc on the lot The loss la «sU- 
mated at $8,000 but the Bnmdago 
organisation exemplified the well- 
known "grin and bear it; dig in and 
repair l^" spirit, opening the show 
within a day. although working un- 
der a severe handicap. ' 

In the meantime rush orders had 
been placed for new canvaas and 
equipment. The "Crazy Houso" 
was so badly battered by the cy- 
clonic wind it was not opened dur- 
ing the week. The carnival is at 
Eckwood Park and after tha dam- 
age repair was made, played to ifbod 
crowds. 



Monthly Fair Meetings 

Cedar Rapids, la., April 28. 

The North Eastern Iowa Fair 
Managers' Association has arranged 
to hold group meetings on the last 
Thursday of each month in Cedar 
Rapids, to discuss fair matters. 

The association numbers 26 mem- 
bers and Is headed by E. W. Wil- 
liams of Manchester, pfesident, and 
C. W. Byran of Vinton, secretary. 

WOMEN'S FAIE FOR WOMEN 

Chicago, April 28. 
The Women's World Fair current 
at the Furniture Mart, on the 
near-north side, is doing a nice 
business but is drawing women al- 
most exclusively, male spectators 
being few and far between. Some 
800 booths, all prepared and con- 
ducted by women, constitute the 
fair. 



WIMAM STHDICATINO TALKS 

Chicago, April 28. 
Albert Mward Wlggam, hautaa- 
qua lecturer, is now syndicating a 
series of talks on biology through a 
series of newspapers that are said 
to reach 7,000,000 people. It Is un- 
derstood that Wlggam will leave the 
platform, so long as his newspaper 
articles contlnu to be In demand. 



AL 0. BARNES PLEADS ; : 

Los Angeles, April 28. 
Al O. Barnes has pleaded not 
guilty to a charge of perjury In fil- 
ing a false Income tax report before 
Judge James. His trial has been 
set for July 13. 



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Vancouver Fair Settles 
with Rolston, Resigned 



Vancouver, B. C, April 28. 

Instructed by the directors of 
the Vancouver exhibition, ^rll 21, 
the board of control decided to ad- 
vertise Immediately for applicants 
for actlne: manager of the 1925 fair, 
in place of H. S. Rolston, resigned. 

The directors by a large majority 
left the appointment of &n acting 
manager to . the board of contml, 
■tlpulatlng no applications from the 
present staff were to be considered. 
The l>oard was also empowered to 
make a flnanclai settlement with 
Rolston. 

In leaving the matter thus, the 
directors stipulated that the new 
m a n ager must be "new blood," and 
only appointed for Ave '%i6hths, the 
appointment to be permanent only 
If he "makes good" with the 1925 
Calr. 

Suggestions were made that a 
baby show be held this year at the 
fair and that the night admission 
be cut from 50 cents to 25 cents. 



clearly demonstrates how this Is 
accomplUhed. 

Midgets Featured With Show 

The midgets are featured with 
the show this year, while one of the 
newer features that attracted no 
end of attention was the Eden Musee 
with all the famed men and women 
of the past and today appearing in 
wax. Many of the sensational char- 
acters that have occupied much 
front-page space are depicted, these 
including Leopold, Lioeb and others. 

Many new attractions are listed. 



DE KREKO BROS. 



# JONES' EXPO. 



Washington, April 28. 

The early summer weather was 
too good to last, as the Johnny J. 
Jones outfit will attest. Coming in 
here to clear skies for the first time 
in several years business started off 
with a wild rush, and then-^"didn't 
It rain," and on Saturday night, too, 
when the big clean-up should have 
been rung up on the respective cash 
registers of the show. Instead of 
this, though, the lot looked like a 
morgue at 9:30, but still that old 
"take it as it comes" spirit that has 
made the American outdoor show- 
man the greatest in the world per- 
meated throughout the entire siggre- 
gatlon, and sunny skies returned to 
compensate the loss of the Saturday 
night trade. 

For the 13th consecutive year the 
outfit made a record lump into 
Washington from Florida and 
opened "summer" ofTlcially for the 
town. Ed R. Salter, fajned through- 
out the land as "Johnny J. Jones' 
hired boy," was very much on the 
Job, though a mighty sick man. fol- 
lowing a siege of it in the hospital 
In the south. He crashed through- 
in the local dailies with much 
good material and in the main off- 
BOt the tough proposition faced by 
every show playing the town, the 
limitations set down by the District 
Commissioners on billing. 

Each year has brought the show 
back to Washington looking like It 
had just stepped out of a "band 
box" — an afternoon spent in floating 
around the lot with Salter very 



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Blue Island, 111., April 28. 
De Kreko Bros.' Shows, on^ of 
the oldest carnivals in the entire 
United States, opened its 1925 sea- 
son under the auspices of the Amer- 
ican Legion at Blue Island last Sat- 
urday. Weather was ideal, a good 
attendance was registered, and the 
show did a fair business. 

The grounds were somewhat wet 
on account of recent rain. Many at- 
tended, but did not remain, the 
dampness driving them away. 

The De Kreko Bros, have nine 
shows and five riding devices at 
present, a much better line-up than 
last seapon. The show will be 
transported in 20 cars when it 
takes to the road. The first three 
stands — Harvey, Hammond and 
Chicago Heights — will be made by 
trucks. 

The shows include one big fea- 
ture, one ring circus, containing 
some clever dog and pony acts, 
other animal offerings, trapeze and 
Roman rings, together with some 
clever acrobatics and ground work. 
A most compact little circus, owned, 
operated and managed by the Mil- 
ler Brothers, of Sheboygan, Wis. 
Their electric light plant, which 
furnishes all Illumination Inside and 
out, is a beauty. 

De Kreko'a Wonderland Is a 
worth-while attraction, well framed 
and attractive; Col. Fred J. Owens 
has his reptile exhibition, exhibited 
by a pretty and clever young lec- 
turer; Harry Taylor manages, the 
Jazz Revue, a company of clever 
colored artists; there is a Collins 
walk through show, dealing with 
the cave he was lost In and show- 
ing views of the Interior of a cave. 
"Kid" Curley operates an Athletic 
Stadium, A. F. Hamly manages a 
fun emporium, entitled "Dlnty 
Moore's" saloon; MamI, the fat girl, 
attract many with hep superfluous 
avoirdupois, and Frank Henley 
manages one of the best war ex- 
hibits that has been seen for a long 
while. 

The five rides Include the merry- 
go-round, manager J. B. Gregory; 
ferris wheel, C. A. Showman; sea 
planes, James Grafton; char-o- 
planes, PauJ Williams; whip. B. C. 
Craig, all owned by the show.' 
Best Concessions 
The best line of concessions seen 
in or around Chicago for many a 
lonK day are on the show. Real 
stores, well stocked and illuminated 
and straight as a gun barrel. Sam 
Gluskin has seven which Include 
some wonderful flashes of lamps, 
blankets, silverware, etc.. Louts 
Cutler, five; William Tucker, two; 
Mrs. Goodrich, one; O. DIckman, 
one; Mrs. Becker, one; Frank Ellen, 
four; Frank Mason, one; Jack 
Becker, one; A. Rose, one; J. Haw- 
thorn, one; H. P. Spencer, one; P. 
J. Harr, one; 2S In all. 

De Kreko Shows will be good at- 
tractions for the medium-size fairs. 
They are clean, well managed and 
attractive. Collins. 



QUARANM IS, 
UFTEDINimS 



Two Counties Free of 
Hoof and Mouth Disease 



Washington, April 28. 

Finally Galveston and Harris 
Counties in Texaa have been de- 
clared free from the hoof-and-mouth 
infection for which they Have been 
under quarantine since Sept. 27, 
1924, and the quarantine has been 
lifted by an order from the De- 
partment of Agriculture, Issued 
April 15. 

There has been no signs of the 
disease, which played such havoc 
with nan.erous tented attractions 
last summer and fall, for the past 
several months, but the department 
has kept the two counties under 
quarantine to guard against any 
dormant infection coming to life. 

The order lifting the quarantine 
releases the entire £Ute of Texas 
from further restrictions. 



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Town Votes Circus 

Complimentary License 

Creston, la., ApHl 28. 

The city council has extended an 
invitation to the Consolidated P. J. 
Taylor circus of Omaha to play 
this town during the season, and 
as evidence of its good wiU has 
voted a complimentary license. 

The show was organized by F. J. 
Taylor, former Creston mayor, and 
operated out of here for many years. 
It has lately been reorganized by 
his son and the home folks want to 
see if the boy is as good a showman 
as his dad. 



SHEESLET'S OFEHIHO 

Baltimore, April 28. 

The Sheesley shows had a most 
satisfactory opening at Fort avenue 
and Woodall street. Officers and 
members of the Baltimore Federa- 
tion of Labor, headed by President 
Henry F. Broenlng. were out in a 
body. 

Six steel flat cars with four new 
rides will be sent by special move- 
ment to Pittsburgh from North 
Tonawanda. N. T., from H. F. 
Maynes to join the show In charge 
of Harry F. Illions, who will be In 
charge of the Maynes properties. 



JOE BREN 
Production Co. 

NOW LOCATED IN OUR NEW 
OFFICES 

19M-1016 Ganick Theatre BalMUBC 
Chlcaso, Ul. 



FAIR NOTES 



Sept. 7-12. inclusive, will be the 
dates for the Erie Exposition and 
Old Home Week at Erie, Pa*, this 
year. Frank Baeder is secretary. 



Among other features a horse- 
pulling contest will be held at the 
Horton. Kan., fair, with prizes 
amounting to $300. Scores will be 
kept by means of a machine, manu- 
factured expressly to give accurate 
figures for such events. 



New directors and officers were 
elected at a meeting of the stock- 
holders of the Woodford County 
Fair, El Paso. III., and elaborate 
plans laid for the coming event. 
Guy Armstrong was elected presi- 
dent and Dr. A. King, of El Paso, 
secretary. 



Part of the free attractions for 
the Utah State Fair were awarded 
to the Western V^audevllle Man- 
agers* Association. Racing will be 
permitted this year, with betting, 
and a wonderful fair Is looked for 
by the directors this year. 



Through an error the date of the 
Big Four Fair Association of 
Nashua, Iowa, was Hated by A. R. 
Corey, secretary of the Iowa State 
Fair, as Aug. 24-28. The dates are 
Sept. 14-18. Norton Bloom is sec- 
retary. 



\ SCENERY 

<! Diamead Dye. Oil er Water Colar* 
liCOKIX SCENIC SnmiO Celsoibaa O 
, t CHICAGO OmCB ; ,' 

! NEUMAI^ TOJT^^WNING CO. 

!; ie North May Street CHICAGO Phone Haymarkot 2715 

tetru" . ,, TENTS AND BANNERS 

I i TENTS AND CIRCUS SEATS FOR RENT 

llnj hava the beat artista palntins eiu Dajincra. Seoead-Haad Teata and Danaara. 



PLAYLAND PAKK EEOPEinilO 

Play land Park. Freeport, Lw I., 
will reopen Decoration Day with a 
new manager In charge. Baldwin 
Shanneman, who ran the park last 
summer, died last Thanksglvli^g and 
a Mr. Geer is now maifager. For 
a time It was thought the park 
would not be open this season. 

There will be the usual free shows 
and attractions. 



SHIP BABT ELEPHAinS 

Paris. April IT. 

Six baby elephants have been 
shipped from Hagenbeck's menag- 
erie At Hamburg on the U. S. liner 
"President Roosevelt." 

The animals were placed on board 
at Bremen and consigned to New 
Vorl(, for a circus management. 



MARIE LAWRENCE SPARROW 

Marie Lawrence Sparrow, 4S, 
singing comedienne, for about six 
years In vaudeville, under direction 
of Nicholas Feldman, later playing 
two years in burlesque, died Sun- 
day night at 11.10 o'clock, at her 
home, 1808 Talmadge street, Los 
Angeles, of cancer. 

Miss Sparrow had been in 111 
health for some time and went to 
California in the hope of benefiting 
her health. News of her demise was 
received in a wire Monday by Mr. 
Feldman from her husband, Frank 
Lawrence, who was with his wife 
at time of her death. Lawrence is 
a former professional, at one time 
doing a bicycle act in vaudeville. 

The N. y. A. was notified by Mr. 
Feldman, Miss Sparrow being a 
member. 

Some time ago Dr. Cook, cancer 
specialist, visited Miss Sparrow and 
gave her a thorough examination, 
finding her case hopeless. ■ 



MART E. HEI8EY 

Mart B. Helsey, veteran drambtlc 
actor and delineator of gruff char- 
acters, died in Chicago April 21 
after a short illness. He came to 
towta a fortnight before with Wil- 
liam Collier's "Going Crooked," but 
after a few performances was ob- 
liged to retire from the cast. 

Mr. Helsey was In "Shenandoah" 
in 1898 and since that time has ap- 
peared in a numerous succession of 
plays including "Dear Me" and 
"Howdy Folks." William Collier 
will give a special matinee of "Go- 
ing Crooked" this Friday for the 



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benefit of the widow and the five- 
year-old son. Mr. Helsey was about 
60 at time of death. 



MALCOLM CHERRY 

London, April 17. 

Malcolm Cherry, actor and dram- 
atist, died here today after a long 
Illness, aged 47. Mental trouble 
overtook him some few years ago 
since when he had not been seen on 
the stag^, either in the West End 
or provinces. Remarkably like Fred 
Terry, he was that actor-manager's 
favorite understudy for years, and 
for long had been a leading member 
of the Neilson-Terry company. 

The late Mr. Cherry began his ca- 
reer as a member of the Richard 
Flanagan Shakespearean company 
at the old Queens, Manchester. The 
Queens was the most famous house 
outside London for beautifully 
staged and acted Shakespearean re- 
vivals and has never been replaced. 
Cherry came to- London In 1900 for 
the production by the Terrys of 
"Sweet Nell of Old t>rury." at the 
Haymarket, and remklned with them 
continuously until 1912. 

As a dramatist Cherry's chief 
work was in collaboration with Leon 
M. Lion with whom he wrote "Mr. 
Jervis," pt^duced at Wyndham's in 
1911 and "Jack o'Jingles," which 
Fred Terry did at the New In 1919. 

He was the son of Lady Cherry, 
a former social leader. 



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~ ■; Washington, April 28. 

The foreign demand for American 
produced motion pictures Is evi- 
denced In the current issue of 
"What the World Wants" as com- 
piled by the Department of Com- 
merce. 

The motion pictures, however, are 
not the only direct request for such 
of these articles that come directly 
under the head of amsements, there 
being a request for amusement park 
devices and many other articles as 
a stndy of the following will dis- 
clofe. 

This business but awaits a letter- 
to the nearest branch of the depart- 
ment giving the articles, country 
and code number for the contact to 
be made. 

Purchasers 

The direct purchasers Include the 
following: 

Algeria, motion picture films 
(14.779): Australia, semi-stlflf col- 
lars, knit ties and other haberdash-' 
ery (14,7(3); Canada, playing cards, 



holiday cards and novelties (14,781), 
trunks and valises, imitation leather 
and fiber (14,816); Chile, fine dress 
shoes (14.819); Denmark, toy bal- 
loons (14,754); Egypt, photographic 
developing and fixing powders 
(14,715); Java, llcycles. Jewelry, 
novelties and toys, wrist watches 
(all 14,785); New Zealand, amuse- 
ment devices for park resorts 
(14,786), phonograph parts (14,787) p 
Scotland, radio sets and parts 
(14,763); South Africa, motion pic- 
ture films (14.778); Spain, radio sets 
and parts (two requests, 14,764 and 
1^.761). 

Selling Agents 

Among those desiring }o act only 
as selling agents are the following: 

China, radio equipment, (14,729) ; 
Costa Rica, motion pidtUi'e films 
(14,ri[7); Egypt, hosiery and under- 
wear (^4,751) •, Gern^any/j^dVertlslhg 
novelTleU (i4,72l); Italy, fiiotion pic- 
ture films <14.702). musical instru- 
ments (14,689); Spain, mo^oa pic- 
ture films (14,780); Turkey, motion 
picture films (14,776). • '. 



THOMAS H. WALSH 

ThonuM H. Walsh, <2. one of thm 
leading men in "Hell's Bells," at 2 
Cohan, died suddenly April SC ^S 
strangulation. For some time % 
goitre has necessitated his sleeptac 
in a chair with tails head always i^ 
but last week he fell over and was 
unable to gain his upright position, 

The producer of "Hell's Bell^<t 
Herman Qantvoort, did not know, 
until after the death, of Walsh*! 
affliction although he knew that th* 
actor wasn't feeling well. Knowlac 
this, he asked Walsh to allow aa 
understudy to play the matlnee% 



T» the Cherlahed Meaaary af 
ttf Dearly IMoTed Hoaband 

WILLIAM REX 

Who paaaed away April IS, 1}23 



but Walsh refused, saying that ivj 
SS years on the stage he had never^ 
missed a performance. 

Walsh began his career as a re> 
porter on the Chattanooga "Times," 
later going into the circus and tent 
show field. He had appeared re- 
cently In "Letty Peppers," "Palmy 
Days," "Pom Pom" and other 
Broadway shows. In "Hell's Bells" 
he ts temporarily replaced by Jos* 
eph Green. 

Funeral services were held Tues- 
day afternoon from the chapel of 
the Little Church Around the Cor- 
ner. The Lamb's Club conducted 
the services. 




ANDRE CAPLET 

Andre Caplet, composer, critic and 
formerly director of the Boston 
Grand Opera Company, died In Paris 
April 24, aged 46 years. 

Born in Havre, France, Nov. 23, 
1878, he studied at the Paris Con- 
servatory. Caplet came to Boston 
in 1910 when he became conductor 
of the old Boston Grand Opera 
Company. He remained in that city 
two years, being particularly inter- 
ested in conducting French compo- 
sitions. He was especially known 
for his compositions for wind In- 
struments. 



JOHN F. PATTEN 

John F. Patten died April 18 at 
his home in Medford, Mass. Until 
recently he was manager of th* 
New Fellsway theatre, Medford. 
About 20 years ago Mr. Patten was 
in a vaudeville sketch entitled 
"Jerry from Kerry." His wife played 
also and in later years their son. 
George W. Patten, Joined the sketch. 



IN IX>VINO MBMOBX 09 

Ur Father 

JOHN, SR. 

and Brother VINCENT 

Killed April 2S, l»ll 
Never forgotten by 

JOHN SULLY. Jr. 



Mr. Patten retired as an actor la 
1909. He had managed theatres la 
Attleboro and Cambridge. 



. JAMES F. EGAN i 

James F. Egan, 4S, well known ta 
theatrical circles in eastern Illinois 
and for many years stage manager 
at the Grand theatre in Joliet, IIU 
died April 20 in his home in Joliet 
after n short illness. He had Just 
returned from a tour of Mexico and 
was planning to go to Paris this 
fall. A brother and a sister sur- 
vive. Funeral services were held 
Wednesday morning, April 22. 



ARCHIE WILES 

Archie WUes, 73, died in Chicago 
April 20. The deceased was active 
until the time of death as press 
agent for the Grand theatre on the 
South Side. Thirty years ago he 
was agent ;or Hooley's theatre, 
later called Power's. Death was due 
to complications. A widow apd son 
survive. 



FRANCIS LABAOIE 

Fr^iicls Labadi?, 68, actor and 
lecturer, died, in hi^ Glendale (Cal.) 
home recently rollowinflr a paralytic 
stroke. He is survived by a widow, 
Evelyn Labadle, who founded the 
Emerson School of Self-B*pre9slon. 



.,|.AWRENCE Ev;an8 
Lawrence (Larry> Evans, play- 
wright and author, xlied of tuber- 
cutetrftir At Tucson, Arl«.,- ApHl 26- 
He was a suCCerer for a- number of 
years, first .•vttempting to regain 
hehilth ' 'rtt Sarar.ac. He wrote 
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CIRCUSES 



VARIETY 



45 



MILLER BROS; "101 RANCH' 



RECORD LOW GROSS 



Patterson -Gentry Circus Got $300 in 
Home Town — P»ola Circus-Weary 



' Oklahoma City, April 21, lit is the story of the pilgrimage of 

r Miller Bros.' lOl Ranch Wild West Fatlma, wife of Al, the Fourth 
End Great Far East Shows, new In Caliph of Egypt. There Is an ar- 
•very particular and the last word ray of dancers never before seen 



In the wild west shows, arrived here 
April 21 and gave two splendid per- 
formance* to highly pleased au- 
diences at both afternoon and night 
performances Tuesday and Wednes- 
day. 

Two long trains brought the big 
shows, which Immediately com- 
menced to unload and repair to show 
crounds, and after an early brealc- 
fast and the erection of the big tops, 
making everything shipshape gave 
Oklahoma City the largest parade 
In history, admired and cheered by 
thousands. — 

The opening of the ^Ig shows was 
dedicated to the Bighty-niners, and 
the Elghty-nlners, literally by the 
thousands, with Governor M, E. 
Trapp rldln« oa top of a large 
wagon drawn by oxen, lent their 
assistance by going in the parade, 
making a Joint affair of circus and 
Elghty-niners" parade and celebra- 

Entireiy New Show 
The 101 Ranch show Is all new 
and a departure from the usual ru|i 
of shows. All the wild west fea- 
tures, but on a larger scale. ■ that 
- were in the old show are in , the 
new one. 

There are two outstanding facts 
about the new 101 show. In the 
first place, it was built i.i Oklahoma, 
so far as possible for a show to be 
built in any one state. The secood 
is the departure from the old style 
of side shows and spectacles of 
early-day circus to a trend toward 
the classic. Youth and beauty pre- 
dominates, and it can be said that 
2ack, Joe and George Miller have 
combed a score of nations to secure 
attractions. 

The Millers put their first show 
on the road more by accident than 
by deliberate planning. They en- 
tertained the National Editorial 
Association with a wild west show 
at the ranch. It was so successful 
they were asked to duplicate it at 
the Jamestown exposition. 

It went over so big that showmen 
asked them to go on the road, and 
furnished all the necessary rolling 
atock and otfier equipment. The 
Millers were not showmen then, but 
eight years of experience associated 
with some of the biggest showmen 
in the game have taught them the 
tricks. On the old show they had 
to cut down on expenses and watch 
the balance sheet very carefully. 
But that period has passed la their 
lives. 

Joe Miller's feet got to itching for 
the road again and he began dream- 
ing of the big top, a much greater 
and larger top than ever before, 
when his first oil well came out. 
Day by day he counted his oil wells, 
and. while building up the 101 ranch 
over the perlbd of the past few 
years, he has been quietly building 
for another show. When oil pro- 
duction prospered he found the Mil- 
ler Brothers' bank balance was suf- 
flcient to build up the kind of a 
ahow he wanted. He gathered ex- 
pert showmen for all departments. 
Equipment Built on Ranch 
Tom 8. Tucker, known wherever 
•bows are known, is the man who 
»ut the show on wheels. The Millers 
told him they wanted the best 
•quipped show that could be built. 
19»ey gave him no limit on expertse. 

The 30 railroad cars that haul the 
•hows are of all steel. Even the 
•tock cars are steel, and for that 
reason have been built fully twice 
as long as the usual stock cars, and 
lta,ve been bulK on the palace cai 
plan. The llvi-ng cars for the per- 
formers and the other employe? are 
•trlctly up to the best construction 
plans. 

Almost twice as big as the top 
•f the old 101 Ranch show, the big 
top and all the canvas Is new. Most 
•of the long staple cotton used in 
making the canvas was raised on 
the 101 ranch and the fabric was 
manufactured at Guthrie, Okla. The 
timbers needed were sawed on the 
ranch and even the stakes and seats 
Were built there. 

The cook wagons, carrying ice 
fcoxes with a two-day supply of Ice 
capacity, are marvela of construc- 
tion. They have been built so that 
40 minutes aft'sr the wagons get on 
the lot meals for over 600 persons 
C-n be served. 

The lighting Is another unusual 
featuVe. The lights are powerful, 
but not too glarish. The electric 
BwitchflDoard has been arranged to 
Klve a good lighting effect for the 
spectacles as can be given on the 
most modern stage in the country. 
O- C. Hardin, who supervised the 
building of the lighting system and 
arranged the big opening spectacle, 
has been on the Job for several 
nionths with a staff of men. He 
had his work completed two weeks 
. before the show arrived in Okla- 
homa City and made dally tests to 
"•e that the system worked perfect. 
Spectacle Opens Show 
Arabia was the opening spectacle. 



under canvas, chosen from the 
leading danci.ig scliools of the 
world. The camels, the slaves and, 
in fact, a complete caravan pro- 
vided additional realism. 

Such trick riders, ropers,, bull- 
doggers and trick riders as Mamie 
Francis, California Frank, Hank 
Durnall, Reine Hafley, Tad Lucas, 
Buff Brady, Josa Harera, Milt 
Kinkle, Cotton Ashley, Fred Cau-- 
ter and scores of others comprise 
the wild west performers. Then 
there was the famous clowns, Dan 
Mix and Joe Lewis, with their mule 
acts and many famous performers 
that would take a page to name 
them. Ezra. Meeker and his ox- 
drawn prairie schooner are with the 
show. But It was the ballet and 
the far east acts that constituted 
the big departure. 

Among the Indians seen with the 
show were John Last Man, Two 
Dog, Yellow Boy and a few others 
who were with the original lOl 
show. But there are scores of 
others. They are mostly Sioux and 
Cheyenne. 

Animal Acts Also Featured 

Two troupes of trained elephants 
and trained camels, buffalo and elk 
constitute the animal section of the 
show, except, of course, the horses 
and steers. The horses used in the 
wild west performances for riding 
were selected over a period of 
months. They had to be outlaws 
that would buck at the smell of 
leather, and any horse that could 
be tamed was not selected. 

The side shows are different from 
the beaten lines; there la no com- 
parison. They are absolutely clean 
and nothing on the order of the "for 
men only" Joints. There is not a 
show on the lot that would offend. 

PARIS QRCUS BILLS 

P.iris, April 17. 

Cirque — Bastien (equestrian); 
Gallarattl's Dogs; Camilla and Part- 
ner (Jugglers): , Miss Mamie (ecu- 
yere); Les 'conches (musical 
clowns); Edwards Troupe (equili- 
brists); Rlsklt and Betty; Chocolat 
and Ceratto; Andos Japanese 
Troupe; Mme. Yeldlng (haute 
ecole); Les Mazzonis; Trio Madras; 
Albert Carre (eight horses); Lib- 
erty; Sisters Sturla; Carlos-Mari- 
ano-Porto. 

Nouveau-Cirque — Fakir To-Rha- 
na (hypnotizing); Les Bostons; 12 
Hungarian Beauties; Fredrizzl; Lit- 
tle Walter; Three Mayos; Charley 
Lloyd; Les Canadiens; YoJlel Duo 
(equilibrists); Calino-Theodore and 
Francois. 

Cirque de, Paris— Zanettl Troupe; 
12 Balalaiki'stea (Russians); Enrico 
Riccl (thermic rays); Mlrano; E. 
July (musician); E. P. Loyal (Jug- 
gler): Manettl - Coco - Charley 
(Clowns); Bob and Angelo. 

Cirque D'Hiver— Masa Takahaachl 
equilibrist); Robert Brothers; Les 
Kollner; Teseo Duo; Niblo'a Par- 
rots; Five Sisters Astons; lies and 
Loyal; Five Bernaschl; Aragon Al- 
legrla Troupe; M. Edwards; Mazzo- 
Ia« Trio; Max Francesco (looping in 
motor car); Three Arconas; Fratel- 
llni Trio. 



Chicago, April 28. 
The Patterson - Gentry Circus 
grossed t300 on the opening at 
Paola last week. This Is the small- 
est gross the show has ever taken 
in Its home town, which up until 
this year has always sent the show 
away with a comfortable bank roll 
and winner on the day by over a 
thousand dollars. No reason is 
given for the low gross, except that 
Paola Is rather weary of a circus 
in Its midst. 



Old-Fashioned One-Ring Circus 
Pleased Newspaper People at Gard^ 



"Big Nick" Takes Bride; 
Both to Tour with Circus 

Pr vidence, April 28. 

"Big Nick" Tartagllone of this 
city, a 61S-pounder, whose appear- 
ance at the Empire, Columbia house 
here, recently caused a Jam with 
the police, was married to Hazel V. 
Handy, 26, In Taunton, Mass., last 
week. Miss Handy weighs about 130 
pounds. "Big Nick" Is 46 and Is the 
father of 17 children by a former 
wife. 

The couple will tour with the Bar- 
num and Bailey shows, during the 
coming season, and probably make 
their home In either Taunton or 
Providence at the end of the season. 

"Big Nick" was booked for a Week 
by Sam Rice, manager of the Em- 
pire, as the champion big eater. The 
cops ordered a change in the ad- 
vertised amount eaten by the Nick 
and also objected to the consumption 
of alleged "wine" by him upon the 
stage. With the publicity given to 
this police order by the dailies, Nick 
turned out to be a big draw. 

"Nick," who conducts a restaurant 
in the Italian section of this city, 
has appeared in side shows for some 
years. His new wife is a divorcee, 
having secured a decree last October 
from a former husband. 



CIRCUS ROUTES 

Bobbins' Bros. Circus 
6 coaches, 4 stock, 9 Hat; total, 19 

cars. 
(R. R. company furnishes an ad- 
vance car). 
April 27, Des Moines, Iowa; 28, 
Ames: 29, Belle Plains; 30, Cedar 
Rapids: (oti another R, U.) May 22, 
Onawa, Iowa; 23, Hawardon; 25, 
Yankton, S. Dak. 



Lachman Exposition Shows 
18 flat. 1 stock, 6 coaches; total, 20 
cars. 
Week April 26. Meridian, Miss. 



John Robinson's Circus 

6 sleepers, 6 stock, 12 flat, 1 advance; 

total, 26 cars. 

Arthur Hopper with show. 

April 23, Portsmouth, Ohio; 24, 

ChiUicothe. 



Barlow Shows 
I flats, 2 box, 1 coach; total, 8 cars. 
(Date passed). 



Big Show Beats 101 Into 
Capital With Billing 

Washington, April 26. 

lihough '*101 Ranch" Is to beat In 
RlngUng-Barnum -Bailey, the latter 
beat them into town on the billing 
by a good week. • 

Local showmen see wherein the 
switch in the usual dates for the 
Rlngling show to play Washington 
was a bit of showmanship. 

Usual dates. May 10-12. Always 
a big opening, goo" second day, but 
not so good on the third. Now It Is 
May W-l*. and the govei-.ment's 
pay day ia tha 16th, with the banks 
remaining open late both the 16th 
and lOth to cash the pay checks. 

The third day with the "tits" 
show will ba watched with Interest 
here because of th<i move. 



RING MASTER'S 50TH YEAR 

Paris. April 17. 

M. Lionel, ring master at the Cir- 
que de Paris, was feted by all the 
clowns currently In this city on the 
occasion of his 60th year in circus 
work. 

Lionel has been at all Parla cir- 
cuses, and Is widely known to audi- 
ences aa speaker for the clowns* 
acta. He ia writing bis memoirs. 



If yon don't advertiw in 

VARIETY 

don't advertiie. 



J. Geo. Loos Shows 

12 flat, 6 coaches, 2 box, 1 baggage; 

total, 20 cars. 

Baggage car furnished by R. R. 

Week April 20, Altus, Okla.; week 

May 4, Lawton; week May 11, Quan- 

nah, Tex. 

Bernard! Exposition Shows 
S coaches, 1 box, 9 flat; total, 12 
cars. 
Week April 2«, Green Rlv«r, Wye; 
week May 4, Rock Springs; week 
May 11, Rawlins; week May 18, 
Laramie; week May 26, Boulder, 
Colo. 



Ono of the most unique events in 
circus life was an old-fashioned one- 
ring performance given at Madison 
Square Garden Sunday night. It 
was a courteous gesture by the 
Rlngllngs to the press, about 600 of 
that profession attending. Some- 
thing similar was given the first 
year the Rlngling show was com- 
bined with the Barnum and Bailey 
outfit but not alnce then. 

The performance worked out by 
Fred Bradna The Big Show's 
equestrian director (the boss of the 
works (Sunday night, too), and Ed 
Norwood, general representative for 
the Rlngllngs. Ringmaster, an- 
nouncer and performers were toggei 
out In ante-bellum costumes. 
Aerials with flowing mustaches were 
part of the local color that brought 
laughter. 

Lew Graham In brown beaver top 
piece sonorously announced: "We 
are gathered here this evening not 
only ^o honor the supreme in enter- 
tainment but to bid goodbye to the 
old Garden. However, there are 
six days and nights In which the 
bands will play, lights Will dazzle 

and horses gallop" (the circus will 
end Its Indoor season Saturday) 
"but we have ret aside this hour to 
closely commune and say hall and 
farewell." 

Then were aroueed memories of 
the olden circus days. Resumed 
the announcer: "1 now invoke one 
whose name is synonymous with 
the old Garden (a factor in Ita 
building) and I refer to Phineas 
Taylor Barnum." Around the track 
came a baroucne In which sat an 
artist quite the picture of Barnum 
and the character drew great ap- 
plause. 

"I now invoke General Tom 
Thumb," said Graham and In a tiny 
carriage a midget Impersonated the 
famous little mah of other years. 
Next came Jennie Lind. her car- 
riage drawn by a dozen young 
beaux. She, too, was greeted ct>r- 
dlally. Mrs. Norwood was to have 
impersonated the famous song bird 
and was slated to slng^ one of the 
Llnd favorites. Illness prevented 
and the fair Jennie Rooney sub- 
stituted. 

"Zip" Waa There 

"And now^" quoth the speaker, 
"comes the flrst and only "What 
Is It?' otherwise known as Zip." 
The ag^d freak ambled Into the 
ring on Bradna's arm. He likes 
Bradna and made some sort of 
garbled noise to prove It. "I how 
Invoke an animal that attracted 
more comment than any show fea- 
ture in all time, I refer to the white 
elephant, direct from the Ganges." 
(Whitewash and all.) 

"Now, dear friends, for the flrst 
time in history attendants will pass 
among you and will serve the 
guests the proverbial 'pink lemon- 
ade' without cost whatsoever. 
Drink heartily." (Just 120 gallons 
were consumed.) 

The old one- ring circus then 
started. PercUla Clark* (Percy 



Christy Bros. Shows 
6 coaches. 1 baggage, 1 advance, 4 
stock, 9 flat; total, 20 cars. 
(Date passed). 



Litts Amusement Co. 
1 coach, 1 box, 6 flat; total, 8 cars. 
(All equipment furnished by R. R.) 
(Date passed.) 

Hsrry E. Billick Gold Medal Shows 
12 flat. 1 box, 1 stock. 6 coaches; 
total, 20 cars. 
Week May 4, St. Joseph, Mo. 

M. J. Lapp's Greater Shows 
11 flat. 3 box. 2 coaches; total, 16 
cars. 
(Of the above, 4 flat, 1 box and 1 
coach furnished by R. R.) 
Week May 4, Hudson, N. Y.; week 
11. Newburg; week 18, Kingston. 

Gentry Bros.« James Patterson Cir- 
cue 

4 coaches, 4 stock, 6 flat, 1 advance; 
total. 16 cars. 
May 16, Chambersburg, Pa.; 18, 
Westminster, Md.; 19, Gettysburg, 
Pa.; 20, Hanover. 



Ringling- Barnum- Bailey 
April 27-May 2, Madison Sq. Gar- 
den, New York city; May 4-9, 
Philadelphia; 11-18. Baltimore; 14- 
16, Washington: 18-19. Newark, 
N. J.; 20. Wilmington, Del.; 21, 
Harrisburgh, Pa.; 32. Altoona; 23, 
Johnstown; 26-26, Pittsburgh, Pa.; 
27, Youngstown, O.; 28, Akron; 29- 
30, Cleveland, O. 



Clarke of the Clarkonians) gave an 
equestrian exhibition and a clever 
one. Followed an extended boxlnK 
bit by two clowns, Polleano and 
Dinaro, the Joys in the comedy fight 
scene which ran off to much fun. 
Clowns Figured 

It was an evening in which the 
clowns flgured largely. During the 
course of the regular performance 
they are atmosphere but they came 
into their own befor.. the newspaper 
crowd. Chesty Sorato. the ^ow's 
laughing clown enlivened the work 
of the others with his great prop 
guffaw. Frank Scully with his 
"English pantomime classic The 
Butterfly."* worked with Herman 
Phillips, doing a bathing bit. then 
a burleaque on the Bellclaire 
Brothers loop the loop feat. 

Al White as a dame seeking her 
man counted many times, going 
among the guests and finally "dla> 
covering" a aupposed lover. 

The mechanic^ used for training 
all equestrians. Was rigged op and 
added to the fun. An unexpected 
entrant was Nina Dlllard, whoss 
husband has charge of the show's 
horses. She Is not a performer but 
makes a really eccentrlo dams and 
displayed considerable nerve in gp? 
Ing into the comedy riding bit. ' , ^ 
Roonsys In the Air 

Charles Clarke aa a Juggler was 
introduced as "a gentleman from 
the old world." The Roon«ys.were 
announced aa "Parisian gymnasts." 
Working high aloft without a net, 
their exhibition looked prettier and 
nervier than In the show itself. 

Herberta Beeson performed on the 
tight wire. It was expected "Slatsi" 
might unwlg for the newspaper 
crowd but didn't. The Nelson 
Brothers on stilts were named aa 
"the elongated Intoxicated pair," 
George Denman put his white ele- 
phant through th* paces with no 
opposition. The Ernestos gave a 
crack bare-back exhibition and look 
like real comers. The shoif eon* 
eluded with those "awfully, awfol 
Pluto Brothers, world's worst acro- 
bats." 

Mr. Bradna Mew his whistle oa 
and otr. took a coupis of oomedr 
falls (for the first time in five years) 
and had ths time of his life. Tho 
guests were given a further treat, 
in the form of a Swedish buffet 
lunch. Tables were brought fropi 
the old cafe and spotted on the ring 
giving the guests the illusion of 
eating under. the big top Itself. Tho 
eats were supplied by the Soandl* 
navlan Restaurant Co. Tho prico 
for the catering was ll.uOto kad li 
looked like a lot more than that. 

Merlo Evans and his band wero 
in action on tho platform close to 
the ring. Without Evans it would 
not havs been a Rlngling affair. 

Ihee, 



RARNES SUSPENDS PARADES 

Chicago. April U. . 
The AL O. Barnes eircns batf 
abandoned parades. It is tho foiirtll 
large circus to forego this part otf 
the circus program. Tho Rlngling; 
Barnum A Bailey circus cams flrs4 
last season, followed by tho Amor* 
lean Circus Cort>oratlon this yeari 
And now Barnes baa dloponso^ 
with tho noonday nutrch. 

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Sunday matinea at tha Palace 
opened to a scant handCOL The 
wann weather and daylisht oavlnc 
probably explained the tardiness of 
most of those who did coraa. 

Not until James Barton danced 
in seventh position did the audience 
really become lunlable. Bren Bar- 
ton's "stew" fell rather flat la pro- 
portion to Ita nerlta. 

Luater Brothers opened. They 
are contortionists but In a class by 
themselves. Claude and Marlon. 
second, set their comedy by con- 
trast between the domlneerlns per- 
sonality of the woman and the tim- 
idity of the man. The act U entirely 
carried by the former. 

Benny Rubin and hia aaslstants 
submitted burlesque Incidents that 
were short, snappy andlaoghaole. 

SylTia Clark gave everyone aa 
amusin^r time. Bobby Kohn. co- 



chanco clostav ttio show, 
hokuan entertainers and following 
the DooIey-MortoB oomblaatioA. 
Tha audience atayed «atU they fin- 
ished their opaniac dance then be- 
gan an exodua. The team is cleVer 
but on the tall end of a series of 
four acts using ths same Ingredienta 
the burden was too heary. Ijoop. 



Judging from the small attend- 
ance on hand to witness the open- 
ing performance at the Majestic, 
Sunday, It waa oYldent many nea- 
lected to push their clocks ahead 
one hour, as officially presoribed. 

The bill ran smoothly throughout 
with a varied assortment of enter- 
tainment. The "VariOty PUaeanr 
were well remembered In thia houso 
and were accorded a healthy raoop- 
tion. Ttie turn is about tha aama 
as when last presented and went 



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All matter in CORRESPONDENCE rofara to eurronC week unlaao 
otherwise indicsted. ... . ., . « 

The cities under Correspondence in this issue of Variety are as 

follows and on oagss: MILWAUKEE 52 

NEWARK 82 



ATLANTIC CITY... 68 

BOSTON « 

BROOKLYN « 

BUFFALO 50 

CHICAGO 46 

DETROIT 55 

HOUSTON 55 

INDIANAPOLIS 66 

KANSAS CITY 52 

LOS ANGELES r.. 60 



NEW ORLEANS ;^.4... 4S 

OKLAHOMA CITY......\...,; 80 

PITTSBURGH ..^;«. 82 

ROCHESTER 52 

SAN DIEGO 50 

O^Al TLvE • . • e • a a ■ • • o • • • • • O • • • !KI 

ST. LOUIS k.... 55 

SYRACUSE 52 

WASHINGTON 48 



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Qneesll taith — Jack Donahae 
"aaoaoiA caiw 

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MUSICAL 
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17 W. U^Bi St., Stata-Lake Building 
.. CHICAQO 



author of the turn, officiates In the 
pit and sings a ballad. The audi- 
ence did not seem to know Just who 
Charlie Murray was. In fifth posi- 
tion Power's Elephants obliged with 
their standard routine, keeping both 
kids and grown-ups fascinated and 
Just a bit apprehensive for fear 
Lena or Julie or Roxle or Jennie or 
all four of them might take a step 
too far. These pachyderms have 
been educated to a remarkable de- 
I gree of intelUgence and actually 
I seem to be good-nattired creatures 
who enjoy the plaudits of the mul 
tltude. 

Hurst and Vogt oTidentiy read 
standard periodicals. Be that as it 
may. Hurst and Vogt got over 
nicely. The edge was taken oft 
Gordon Dooley's clown dancing on 
account of his Immediately follow- 
ing James Barton. At one point 
there was direct conflictlon, both 
Barton and Dooley doing a Spanish 
burlesque. Dooley should dispense 
with the bit, "I've got a date with 
a girl and she eats like a horse." 
This has become very common. 
Martha Morton looked as chic as of 
yore and turned in a crackerjack 
hard shoe dance. She Joined Gor- 
don In the Spanish Incident (full 
stage) wearing a beautiful shawl 
outfit that radiated clasa. This pair 
held the next to closing spot in great 
shape, despite the break of follow- 
ing Barton. Street flirtation in slow 
motion was uproarious. 

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over for one of the applause hits of 
the afternoon. Harry Walpian and 
his female musical aggregation, 
spotted In the closing position, were 
highly entertaining and held the 
audience until the final note. "Sul- 
tan," presented by Miss Llndsey, 
put the show under way, with the 
pony displaying above average In- 
telligence. Mack and Reading, 
mixed team, sufficed until the finish, 
which could stand bolstering.* 

Calvin and O'Connor, two men, 
black and tan, open off stage with 
a dramatic piece of business. The 
boys, nattily dressed, proceed to dis- 
pense some good talk that is inter- 
mingled with singing and a dance 
at the finish. The team went over 
tor a good-sised hit. 

Knorr-Rella and company, a rough 
comedy sketch, la Introduced by 
two women and a male assistant. 
The theme is exaggerated In spots 
and muffs Innumerable situations 
through the weakness of the smaller 
woman In the turn. Aa it stands It 
will mostly appeal to a family audi- 
ence. Yates and Darling offered 
more comedy. The man is a stam- 
mering boob eomle, and the woman 
is a fair delineator of the pop num- 
bers, who looks good while contrib- 
uting majorly to the success of the 
turn. 

The "Variety Pioneers" were suc- 
ceeded by Ross and Edwards, who 
set a good gait in the late position. 
These two boys could hold down an 
early spot In the better houses. 
Harry Waiman and hia Debutantes 
closed. 



taken vp. FIto handrad and forty 
thousand dollars aro iBTOlTod In the 
tntnaactloa. 

Tha atory la that tha various 
stoofcholders were unatola to agrae 
among thsmsalves. Ths three cor- 
porations named war* oporated 
Jointly ajkd oontroUed the Parthen- 
o Band Orphoum. Hammond. Do- 
luza, Baat Chleaco. Orphoum. In- 
diana Harbor and in addition had 
numaroua optlona on sitea. Tha 
stoekholdars have aoceptad a aalea 
pfopoaltlOB of *0 cehta on the dol- 
lar, M par oent cash and tha faal- 
aaoo In aeml-annual Installmaata. 

Ths aaw board oC directors la- 
clvdas is J. Coonay. B. J. Coomey, 
William J. Conover, Harry P. 
Muass aad Harry r. Weria. 



Aaraa J. Jonea left for New Torfc 
to attani the vaudsrlUe manacora' 
dinner May 4. 



Mrs. A4olph Llniok, Is raeuperat- 
tng at the Wealay hospital from a 
nlnor oporatton. .Upon halns dis.- 
charreA from the hosiMtal Mrs. 
Linlck wUl return to ChUtenla. 



The Billy Diamond-Chis Snn of- 
fice will move from their present 
location In the Delaware butldiiaii to 
the Woods theatre May 1). 



Lew Kane, associated with the 
John Billsbury agency here, la 
credited yrith securing the first 
route out of the Western Vaudeville 
for next season for Morgan and 
Sheldon. 



The Chicago production of Brady's 
"The Good Bad Woman" Is off. 



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The The Star la perhaps the best 
known theatre on the local cofTee- 
and-cake circuit, and its audience is 
perhaps the most feared of any by 
the soltcasers. The Star patrons 
laugh too much and too easily. Also, 
they applaud in the wrong spots and 
talk back. 

Thursday night there were five 
acts, augmented by amateurs. The 
audience wasn't a bit bashful about 
expressing their opinion of both. 
They liked Cooper and Valll, who 
have the kind of knockabout comedy 
that Is surefire for the small stuff. 
Clifford and Turbln, another mixed 
team, were dull, and tha audience 
became restless. The turn consists 
wholly of straight singing. By the 
simple expedient of culling three or 
four songs from the publishers and 
throwing away their present routine 
they would probably improve ten- 
fold. The class of the bill was the 
closing turn, Lafayette Delphlne and 
Spanish Troubadours, which is 
worthy of much better theatres than 
the Star, and might be worked into 
a strong flash. The troubadours are 
five In number and all wisarda on 
the mandolin. A man and woman 
manage to put over a couple of 
dance numbers In competent fash- 
ion, although the girl Is badly handi- 
capped by a glaring Inability to kick. 

Pete Birkemo proved the usual 
sort of seml-comlc juggler. 

Cole Hayes and Montgomery, on 
third, presented a talky skit, with a 
special drop thrown In for "produc- 
tion." The singing la good, but the 
comedy is banal. 



Thursday night's performance at 
the Lincoln was witnessed by a 
handful of people. Spectators on 
for the second show number around 
SO. The meek attendance was 
caused by the hot weather that pre- 
dominated throughout the day. 

Knight's Roosters quietly passed 
out In the opening assignment, with 
Stanley and the Wilson Sistecs con- 
tributing little towajrd bolstering. 
Geo. B. Alexander, with the assist- 
ance of two people, *'«wowed" them 
with a comedy office sketch. B. C. 
Hilliam (New Acts) foUowad. 

Claude and Marlon ars a sure- 
fire turn for any theatre^ JTaok Bige- 
low and Olrls <New Acts) dosed. 



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ton avenue. Detroit, is saaking In- 
formation to locate her motlier, 
Katrina Johnson, in private life 
Katrlna Jensen, who waa prima 
donna with the Theodora Opera Co. 
in 1S06. Her health faffln^ then, 
Miss Johnson connetstod wtth the 
Corset House Specialty Co.. Hew 
York, as tfavellng saleswoman un- 
tU 1906. -She has not bean heard 
from since. The New Tort Police 
Department referred Miss Bennetts 
to Variety for information anent the 
opera company in the hoT>e of trac- 
ing the singer In that wise. 



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When I Think Of You 

Fox -Trot Song 



Music by *^ 
VINCENT ROSE 



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smile, — _- . . And when the sun fades a . way, Then the showers Make the m 



gone, 
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B -And therms cheer deep in my heart. 



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CHORUS 



The skies of gray turn blue,* And sun starts shin.ing a • ""*", [ 

Tho* I am sad or gay, I while my mo.mentsa - «"»y^ 



_ When I think of 

^ Just think-ing of you,. 



When I think of y\>i 
Tust think-ing of you,,. 



And when I'm 
I And from the 



%0CHl'ring whofa the on . ly one that will 
ris- ing sun till duA when day- light is done. 



Then 'I think of 
Whyi I think of you,. 



Tes, 1 think of you,. 
Yes, I think of you,. 



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. And when my dreams all seem in vain, And lifers for- 



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My thoughts go wan-dHng back a . gain. W here hope is bom. 



^r I know some day 111 hear you 6ay,You think of me too, 
_- Thesky^ a bright- er hue, I see the light peeping th ru, „ 



Wljen^ think of 
When I think of 



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you, 



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BOSTON 

By LEN LIBBBY 

One of the ■limme«t bouMi for 
several weeks past. If not for the 
season, at Keith's for the Monday 
matinee. House not half full. 
Warm weather and a >U1 which 
somehow seems to lack a real head- 
line atmosphere may be responsible. 
The bin does not compare favorably 
with those of past week». 

Stella Mayhew has the headline 
ratine 'n the advertising in the 
lobby, but this Isn't noticeable In 
her place on the bill, fourth, with 
the Paul Specht orchestra act in 
third, before closing. 

Miss Mayhew is putting as much 
in her act as she ever has and with 
her songs woke the house up some- 
what. She is a familiar figure to 
Boston vaudeville audiences and al- 
ways can get them coming with 
her when she gets started. She was 
evidently on too early, her act 
starting at an hour that would 
bring her on at • o'<)lock for the 
night shows, and that is a bit pre- 
vloiAi for an act of her character. 

The Paul Specht band appeared 
here not so tong ago and the rou- 
tine is unchanged, although the 
numbers are different. It may get 
its band rating from the fact that 
most of the instnnnents used are 
brassia. The band seems to be 
sticking to the style which Is asso- 
ciated with the word "Jazs" in the 
minds of audiences, the sort of an 
act that most of the orchestras do 
not seem to be so keen on using 
these days. 

The Wilson Aubrey Trio open the 



BOB MURPHY 

AND— 

Sbis week (April 27), 
Miller, Milwaukee 
;. Next week (May 4), 
Bialto, Chicago 

Now is the time for all good men 
to make their preparations for the 
summer vscation. 

No better place than Bingham 
Beach, Vermont. 

Operated by none other than 

BOB MURPHY AND- 

Rates to suit a Seotchman 



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Kindljr cointnunteatfl with me by maU 
WILLIAM E. WOOLLARD 

7S Stat« Str«et, 
AIAANT, V. T. 



ESIUCO ZASfSETTA, M;^ . 

1«M BROADWAY NKW TORK 
BTCDIO 61* PHONK CIBCIX MSS 

Twieher of the Mo«t Ttuaami 
Ear«p«aa and Amerleaa C«let>ritl«a 

BALLET, (mAKACTES, TOE 
DEPOBTMEirr, PAXTOMIME 

BKQIN^ERS AND ADVANCKD CLASSES 



show with their acrobatic work on f 
the bars outclassing the burlesque I 
wrestling bit. which they use for 
closing in one. The wrestling bit 
would be far better if H did not last 
quite BO long. Shortened up a few 
minutes this burlesque bit would 
be a howl. 

Josephine Harmon and Georgia 
Sands in second position are a 
couple of girls who travel very fast 
for Boston, with them getting plenty 
6f laughs with their work of tug- 
ging their own piano on to 0»« 
stage for their act. 

B^rry Corwey, in third position, 
was his usual hit with his comedy 
work, especially spitting the flery 
whisky being a riot, as usual. 

Harry Kahne has built his act 
up since his last appearance here, 
using full stage, with an ai^obatic 
twist for the finish of his act. He 
has a man and woman assistant 
with him. Johnnie Berkes and 
Bheila Terry follow with their danc- 
ing act, the only act of Its kliTQ on 
the bill. After the Specht band act 
comes* Fred Fenton and Sammy 
Fields with their blackface act. and 
the show is closed by Rose Irene 
Kress with three male assistants 
in their dancing act. 



BROOKLYN, N. Y. 

By ARTHUR J. BU8CH 

The experiment which began two 
weeks ago at Werba's with George 
White's "Scandals" has proven suc- 
cessful, that show grossing about 
123,000 on the week. Last week 
"Kid Boots" with a $3.50 top sold 
out completely. 

"Quarantine" opened there this 
week (April 26). 



Flora Le Breton In "Lass 0' 
Laughter" follows "Great Scott" 
this week at the Montauk. 



The Majestic has "Simon Called 
Peter" this week, following a rea- 
sonably successful week with 
Hltchy Ifl "The Sap." 



Teller's Shu^rt had a fair week 
with "The School Maid" last week. 
This wtek. "High Stakes." with 
Lowell Sherman. 



The New Brighton theatre at 
Brighton Beach opens May 11 with 
George Robinson again as manager 
and A. F. Collins, treasurer. 



The Brooklyn "Times" has 
reached the highest clrcuiatlbn in 
Brooklyn. When this particular In- 
formation reaches print the dally 
average figure, according to the 
Audit Bureau of Circulation, will be 
over 80,000. 



NEW ORLEANS 

By O. M. SAMUELS 

St. Charles — 'Cobra" (Saenger 
Players). 

Strand— "Aren't We All?" 

Liberty— "The Thundering Herd." 
fllih. 

Tudor— "It Is the Law." fllm. 



Notwithstanding the Orpheum Is 
the coolest place in town and of- 
fers the most expensive programs 
shown, the big timer only gets 'em 



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- >f HENRY ROGERS fe^resenti 

BILLY HOUSE and CO. 

"VARIETY" SAID 
Billy House, an elephantine comic, stars in a skit programmed as a 
"comedy of love and llngere." The scene Is a fashionable modiste shop. 
The story, while trivial. Is sufflclent to hold the act together and provide 
opportunity for <a lot of laughs and several numbers. The support Is 
adequate. ' 






PALACE, CHICAGO, WEEK APRIL 19 

TOURING ORPHEUM AND KEITH CIRCUITS 

Direction: HARRY WEBER 



when It has a double-dipped ^ow 
dripping fulsome •ntertaloment. 
Last week the natlTMi almoat 
omitted the theatre from their Tlsltr 
ing list and the atmosphere tended 
to make a fair show less fair to 
gaze upon. 

Six Chinese Warriors, accredited 
an importation, headlined. The 
Celestial* are reviewed under new 
acts. 

Norman Telma appeared first. 
Telma oontorta about a billiard 
table and was voted a pasalve 
opener. Texas Four quartetted with 
Joyous mien and gathered applause 
that grew more voluminous as they 
proceeded. Ned Korworth, sport- 
ing the same old act done In the 
same old way, did not quite get 
away with it this time. The pa- 
trons paid little attention to Patri- 
cia Cayrns, in assistance, and the 
noisome Norworth's antics helped 
not In the general impress. 

Helen Coyne and Henri French 
were acclaimed with fine apprecla 
tion. This Helen Coyne can really 
dance, while French lends invalu- 
able aid in projecting and implant- 
ing the terpslchorean nuapces. 
"Blackface" Bddla Ross strummed 
along into nothingness. Ross has 
displayed the same wsures with such 
frequency it was to be expected 
Crissey and Dailey bade them pause 
Just when the seatholders were 
reaching for their head coverings. 
Those In front had already called it 
a bad night, but the novelty pro- 
jectors had enough of what good 
acts should contain to hold uiem 
tarrying In the aisles. That was a 
compliment in kind. 



New Orleans slipped Into the air 
with a 600-watt station last week, 
WSMB. It was built under the 
supervision of Bill Gueringer of the 
Saenger forces. The Saenger Amuse- 
ment Company is directed the en- 
tertainment. 



"The Thief of Bagdad" failed to 
raise a ripple on its repeat here last 
week. "The Great Divide" received 
quite some attention at the Strand. 



They've placed a padlock on the 
sumptuous Little Club and gone are 
the days, or rather the nights, when 
the revelers tipped and tripped 
within its confines. 



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By HARDIE MEAKIN 

National — Ed Wynn In "The Grab 

EajT." Next. "Family Upst.ilrs." 

Poll's— Dark. Next, "Rltz Revue." 

Belasco — "Queen Mab." Next. 

Ruth Chatterton In "Women and 

Ladles." 

Columbia — "Mme. Sans Gene" 
(fllm). 
Metropolitan — "New Toys." 
Palace— "Proud Flesh." 
Rialto— "Fifth Avenue Models." 
Gayety— Jack Reld (Columbia). 
Return. 

MutMaIr— "French Frolics" (Mu- 
tual). Return. 



At last the Belasco is to' get a 
ti-ied one. about the second on the 
season. "Candida" next week. 



The town Is baseball mad. 
hurts all the theatres. 



It 



Keith's, big time vaudeville Is an- 
nouncing "two for one" for the Sun- 
day and Monday matinees. The $1.50 
section Sunday and the $1 section 
Monday are withhold, however, from 
this bargain. 



The Washington Opera Company 
it* to do one more on the season. 
'La Traviata" will be sung at tb'e 
Auditorium on May 13. 



LETTERS 



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Aaroaaoa Irving 
AdaoM ICjrda 
Albrigat BSb 

Aldan Jim 

Anhalt Stella 
ArniitronK Betty 

Barrett Jeia 
Bell Jack 
Bowman James 
Boyd Harrj 
Burdlck Clareno* 
Burni Artliur 

Caotor a Duval 
CoUum Mlu B 
Coomba lira L> 
Crosaley Hacrr 

Davis B 
Dean Bettr 
DeKoven Joha 
DeWltt Gertie 
Dumont Uargle 

Bd wards W 
Bllabr Bdna 
Esmond Flora 
Eaterbrook F 
Fletcher Edna 
Floyd I4|ve 
Prablto Al 
Freatua Mra M 
Fricher Ctaarlea 
Fuller Bsri 

ailbert Blllle Mtaa 
Qrannon Ida 
Orooaman Samuel 

Haver CIrde 
Healy Joha 
Heaaey N 
Hlllman P 
Hurl Doddr 

iTerson Frltzla 

Kennedy |(arcell 

Manthey Walter 

CHICAGO 

Brown Maxlne 
Button Ima 
Berger H B 

Cameron Billy 

DIzon & Hanaon 
Dully Jaraaa J 

Fox Dave 
Flaher a aUmore 

Oatea A Kan* 

Horton Jack 
Halpln Joan 

Kenoa Sla 

Lee Mildred 



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lureeu a B«a| 
Xartchall Oaorge 
Ktllar B 
Mttohall Frank 
mtehaU l>. 
Mersaa W Mra 
Murray a Parka 

O'Brien Thomaa 
Orm* Mlaa N 

Psimar Al 
Pearson Dixie 
Prtor R 

Kay Kathryn 
Beat Petty 
Reed !■»• 
Reese F 
Reeves Us* 
Beyn Grace 
RIckne Oeorfs. 
Rivers If argarst 
Rogers Art 
Ross James 

gchllsonyl Nlklaa 
Scott E 
Saymor* Qrao* 
Shermans The 
811k Prank 
Bmeas* Keith 
Stanlee Dot 
Strad a Legato 
Stuart Marlon 

Thomas Jack Mrs 
Thomas PhlUU 
T^ocna Buddie Mlaa 
Thornton Batella 
To'rcat Mm* 
Tync* Jean 

Watson Mra C 
Waynea Bell 
White "Belle 
WelMter June MIm 
Wilson Billy 
Wilson Tony 
Worth Charlotte 

OPFICB 

Miller Carl 
Merrick Jerom* 

NlOholS O 

Pole Barney 

Shepard Sidney 
Sherman Tex 
Sandlfer Fam 
Stuarts Sootca Rev 

TrlpoU I 

Varnadore R P 

Williams Mrs Arth 
Wood.BrItt 
Weems Waltar 

Zuhn a Dries 



DISK REVIEWS 

(Continued from, page 42) 
also well handled by Miss De Leath, 
sans dialect. 



TOKIO BLUES (Fox Trot)— Aoe 
Brigode and His 14 Virginians 

I'LL SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS— 
Same — Edisen No. B1611 
Ace Brigode's recerdlngs top one 



another la diatlaoUoa. That comes 
with ezparlanoe. aa la naturaL Baeh 
new oSeflng . dlaelosas some finer 
trick of tone and Instrumentatloii. 
The sama baaleally fatbching rhythm 
which la the Brigode dUtingulahlat 
traaa*iMurk la eTar-present. The' 
vtoUa, MJtea and the oraok brass sec* 
tVmatand out Inatnunentally in this 
oouplet. 

MOtT OF -ALL I WANT YOUR 
LOVE (Walts)— Caetlewood Ma. 
rlmba Band 
LOWLY LADY— Samap-Brunswiek 
N« 281» 
The Green Bros.* marimba ban! 
deliver smartly with this waits 
ooupleti The compositions are me- 
lodious, sentimental waits numbers. 
mado t« order for iha Instrumenta- 
tion. The strings. In contrast with 
the marimbas plus the many other 
niceties of this organisation, con- 
tribute effec^vely to the sum totaL 

AINT MY BABY QRANOr (Fox 
Tret)— Nathan Qlai^ and Or- 

I FO*uffD A WAY TO LOVE YOU-. 
Same — Columbia Ne. 298 

A straightaway dapce recording 
sans any ftoFsiness In arrangement, 
hut sprl^tly and danceable through- 
out The Giants sax Is ever promi- 
nent. The zyloi>hone and banjo and 
the muted brass work also stand out. 

Brnle Hare adds a vocal chorus to 
the first number. 

WALTZ ORCHID— Armand Vevse:? 

and His Hungarian Oroheetra 
VALSE CAPRICE IN D FLAT-* 

Anna Pinto (Harp Selo)— Edison 

No. 80S12 
Armand Vecsey of the RlUt-Carl- 
ton Hotel. New York, has assembled 



**WHEN I HOLD MY 
BABY IN MY ARMS" 

A new snappy love song. — Fox 
trot. 

Beautiful, catchy melody — 
clever words. 

Be first , to get your profes- 
sional copy. 

Orchestration ln~F, 26c. 

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Matinee* Thuradajr and Saturday 

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LOUIE THE 14TH 

, m'wrmfmt WEST 4Stti ST. Wtt*. at tM 
LTuEiUA Mata. Tbura. * 8at„ 2:30 




LADIES 

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«A MASTEKPIECE" -*e,^«S'^"' 

8AM H. HARRIS preaenta 
IBVINO BBRIJN'S FOURTH ANNVAL 

MUSIC BOX REVUE 

staged by JOHN MURRAT ANDBRSON 
VTTQTn DAT The*., W. 46 St. EvaStSO 
JtUtUO SVA 11,^ Wed. A Sat. 1:30 



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•A OLORIOCS BVENIMG FOB I.BNORB 
UUUC " — Alan Dale. N. T. American. 
DAVn> BBL.ASCO presenta 



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■H Kraut TaMa. Adapted tor Aiery Ilopwood 



tUTDTTRT tfTbn.. W. 4Jd St. Bra t.»0 
KtrUDl-H- Uata. Wed. A Sat.. t.SO 

ANNE NICHOLS' Great vomedy 

"ABIE'S IRISH 

I THIRD 
I YEAR 

THE PLAY THAT PUTS "U" IN HUMOR 

TUTPTRT. B'way A 40tb St. Eva. 1.10. 
'""■""^ MeUnee* Wednewtai A Satardey 

DAVID BBLASCO preaenta 



ROSE" 



HOLBBOOK 

BUNN 



JUDITH 



ANDERSON 



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in "THE DOVE" 

A Melodrama by Wlllard Mack 

MARTIN BECK '"re'n.nra ."o"' 
THE MYSTERY SUPER-THRILLER 

CAPE SMOKE 

with 
JAMK8 BRNNIB— BCTH SHBPLBT 

New B'way Pricea: Eva. Beat Beats 12.60 
Baat Seata Wed. Mat. tl-60: Sat. Mat. tS. 

PIGS 

UTTLE THEATRE 

Wist «4lh street. ereDlnCi 1:30. 

Matinees Wed., Frl. and Sat.. 1:30 

VANDERBIIT ISt'aV^.^'sarr^ 

8IXTH MONTH 
LYLE 0. ANDREWS anitati 

"MY GIRL" 

A SMASHING HIT 
Hm CiMaatt. Saa»»l««t Mviital Play la Tawa 
. WItk HARRY ARCHER'S ORCHESTRA 



tiM "One of Ihe superfine enlertfiin- 

phena of the season." — Osborn, 

■^:£»e. World. ^Ibsen's "The Wild 

Duck" mth Actors' Theatre cast 

<rt 48t}i St. Theatre. Eves. 8:30. 

Mats. Wed. and Sat. 



LniiRAPRP Thoa., 43 St. Eves., 1.30. 
bvrauHV/nt; Mats. Wed. and Sat. 

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**A NATIONAL INSTITUTION" 
■NrectloB Joaepb Plonket* 

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in "SOUL FIRE" 
with BESSIK LOVB 



HMSMATES" 

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TIMES SO. ?-*"'"■ "d St. Ev^ 8 30. 

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Arthor Ilopklna preaenta 

'What Price Glory' 

"A Tme and StannlnK War Play" by 
Maxwell Anderson und I.Aurene« Stalllnca 

PLYMOUTH Theatre. 45th Street 
" "' »"*-»»-» a n ^^^^ J,, Broadway 

Eves. 1:30. Mate. Thura. A Sat., 1:30. 



PLAYHOUSE "^•'IVi.^i,-/,,^-^ 

Eves. 8:30. Mats. Wed. A Sat., 2:10 

STEWART A FRENCH present 

tmd Teturl Tlia Joyoas Comedy Sneeeaa 

THE SHOW-OFF 

By OBOROB KBLLT 






4^\Jastel Ooes}(im 

^0 For those softly tinted frocks of sdk or- 
chiffon, or by contrast for those frocks of 
deeper hue-^l. Miller now introduces 
the most l^autiful effeds in slipperdom 
'-soft, dainty doeskins in delicate pastd 
shades, with buckles of striking cloisonne 

W ®) E) 

1^0 words describe their beauty, no prints 
convey their grace, and so they are spe- 
^^<* cially displayed in the wij\dow5 of the 
1. Miller shops where they may now be 
seen in all their er\chanting loveliness; 



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The Great American Comedy! 

THE 

FALL GUY 

By JAMBS OLBASON (CO-AUTHOR OF 

"IS ZAT SO?") and OEOROB ABBOTT 

with BBNB8T TRVKX 



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Concerta Sunday, 1 and 8 P. M. 

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CI88IE LOFTVS: ERIC ZARDO. 



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of Mr. Zelgfeld'a "FolUes" and the 
"rain" song from "Sky High." 
"Toddl«" IB a corking fox trot by 
Gene Buck and Werner Janssen, re- 
plete with melody and distinctive 
rhythm. The StlUmanites do excep- 
tionally well by this and "rain" 
(Kendls-Dyson). George Wilton 
Ballard also contributes a vocal 
version thereof. 



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Slst STREET 

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Photoplay. C«rliuie Orifflth in "Declaase." 

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EVERT NIGHT 
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* special Ilungrarian orchestra for his 
. Waltz Orchid," an e.igaglng original 
composition. It Is a ple.isi.ng con- 
cert rendition, as Is Anna I'Inlo's 
»»rp Bolo of .Toseph Masir.o'^ "Valae 
C*prlce." The ahowor of goMen 
•trlng,<i "take«" pai Mcularly w»ll on 
the Edison Ke-Creatlon recording 
proctss. 



YOU'RE THE CERTAIN tOME- 
ONE (Fox Trot)— Abe Lyman's 
California Orchestra 

SALLY'S GOT THE BLUES— Same 
— Brunawick Na. 2780 
•Abe I.yman offers a melody fox 

£ontra.sled with a rag. "Cerlaln 

Someone " Is by Ljman-Kahn-Ncilan, 



featuring the reeds In clean-cut de- 
livery. His brass section, as ever, 
stands out smartly. 

It Is In the "Sally Blues' (Lopea- 
.Schonbergcr-Lyman) that the cork- 
ing bra.is really asserts Itself. Hay 
Ix>pez, his trumpet player and co- 
comi^oscr of tho number, gets In 
some wicked work. The piano also 
has some telling opportunlti*.*. 

CROSS CORNERS-i^GeorBe Hamil- 
ton Green. 
THE RAGTIME ROBIN— Same- 
Columbia No. 265. 
Novelty InstiJiiienfal solos by a 
crack xylophonlat. Beth numbers 
aro the aoioisfs oiUmal (onipo:il- 
tlons ar.d a(YorJ plenty of oppor- 
tunity for fancy hammering demon - 
strativins. 



TODDLE ALONG (Fox Trot) — 
Jack Stillman's Orchettra. 

LET IT RAIN— Same— Edi«on No. 
51537. __ ... 

Two production cnliie.s, "Toddle 
Along" being from the now edition 



YOU SHOULD HAVE TOLD ME— 
CFox Trot) Art Kahn and Or- 
chestra 

I ^SUFFICIENT SWEETIE— Same- 
Columbia No. 294 
Finished rag fox-trots by a smart 
Chicago organization. The first la 
by Wlnston-Wllllams-Kahn, and re- 
plete with rhythm and fancy brass 
work. Isham Jones' "Insufficient 
Sweetie" la a alow fox. 

Vernon McKellar contributes vo- 
cally In "You Should Have Told Me." 

THE BARBER SHOP FOUR— Shel- 

ton Brooks and Co. 
THE LODGE MEETING— Same— 
Okeh No. 40334 

A disk of the "canned vaude- 
ville" order. The "barber shop four" 
crosstalk for a spell, deciding to dish 
out Bome harmonics and forthwith 
proceed to do bo. 

The "lodge meeting" has the 
chairman tactfully hinting that cer- 
tain of the society's funds are miss- 
ing and while not directly accusing 
the treasurer, the Inference Is point- 
edly In that direction. The artists 
are all colored but the appeal Is 
general. 

LONELY AND BLUE— (Fox Trot) 

—Gene Rodemich and Orchestra. 

CHOO CHOO — Same— Brunswick 

No. 2776. ^ ^ . 

"Lonely and Blue" (Cowan) Is a 
melody fox with piano and sax fig- 
ures standing out. It's an alto- 
gether satisfying Rodemich dance 
recording, as is "Choo Choo" (Rln- 
Blc-Elllngton-Schafer), which Is of 
snappier timber. An appropriate 
railroad effect for the Introductory 
paves the way for the unique mute 
work, a feature of the Rodemich or- 
ganization. The piano Is also given 
Instrumental prominence. 

TELL HER IN THE SPRINGTIME 

— Grace Moore (Soprano) 
LISTENING — Same — Victor No. 
19613. 
Tho prima donna of the "Music 
Box Revue" makes her Victor debut 
with the two outstanding numbers 
of the pbow. Mlfl« Moore's soprano 
mannges pa^eably well, but, at the 
.onme time, this disk In proof why 
the recording people, unlike their 



contemporaries in England, cannot 
"can" the various musical comedy 
song hits, with the original creators 
from I the productions also doing 
them, for the wax. As has been 
found ,tlme and again, some of the 
best voices do not "take" well on 
the wax. and for that reason those 
vocalists who register well are nat- 
urally given preference In recording 
despite the possible great name and 
fame of the originals. 



COULD YOU CARE FOR ME7 
(Fox Trot) — Abe Lyman's Cali- 
fornia Orchestra. 
SOMETHING TELLS ME THAT 
ONE IS YOU— Same— Bruns- 
wick No. 2799. 
A brace of charming melody fox 
trots, possessed of corking rhythm 
and fine lilstrumentatlon. The sax 
choirs In "Could You" (Rose- 
Arnhelm-Lyman) make for an en- 
gaging warmth In the rendition. 
The banjo also has ita Innings to 
good effect. 

"Something Tells Me" (Lyman- 
Arnhelm) features some nice vio- 
lin work, smart woodwinds and a 
torrid brass getaway. Altogether 
an excellent dance couplet. 



work, wailing clarineL iHano tricks, 
etc. The reverse (Joplln) la equally 
expert. 



PICKIN' ON YOUR BABY— Eva 

Taylor 
CAST AWAY— Same— Okeh No. 
40^0 

Eva Taylor, a coun shouter. Is ac- 
companied by the Clarence Wllllama 
Blue Five In thia coupleL The 
"Baby" number la 8Ui Indigo wall 
with the "blue" quintet contributing 
Inatrumentally for about half of the 
record and Miss Taylor the other 
half. 

'*Caat Away" Is a departure for 
colored artists, being a waits ballad 
and pleasantly dona. 



WILL YOU REMEMBER MET- 

Lewis James (Vocal). 
AWAY FROM YOU— Same— Co- 
lumbia No. 812. 
The popular fox trot Is also a 
corking vocal solo, done in Lewie 
James' best manner. "Away from 
You" (Benny Davis-Milton Ager) Is 
In waltz style, a sentimental ballad 
which Benny Davis "broke in" In 
Atlantic City last summer at the 
cafe in which he was ofllciatlng a.* 
master of ceremonies, and, with 
others, we vouchsafed our prophecy 
for a poptllar success. 




BEALE STREET BLUES (Fox 
Trot)- Herb Wiedoeft's Cin- 
derella Roof Orchestra. 
MAPLE LEAFCRAQ — Same — 
Brunswick No. 2795. 
This is a "blues" rhapsody, a 
brtllLant exposition of the indit'o 
school of music by a crack dance 
orchestra. The Handy clapsir, 
"Beale St. Blues," has everything 
In it: rhythm, "breaks." great brns'^ 



CLIFFORD 

and 

BAILEY 

*TWO DARK SPOTS OF JOY" 

State. New York, this w'k (Apr. 27) 

Metropolitan, Brooklyn, next week 

(May 4) 

That Man With the Talkins Feet 



JOEMELVIN 

In an Exhibition of CleTamaaa 

Playing Orpheom A Kalth-Alb«« 
CIrealU 

Dtreetiaa. BABBT W. BPINOOLD 



ARE YOU GOING TO EUROPE? 

Meamahlp areommedatlons arransed ea all Lines at Main Offlce Prieea 

Boata are solnc very folli armnse early 

Poratrn Monej boaghl and sold Liberty Bond* boosht aad seld. 

PAUL TAUHU) A SON 104 Raat 14th St. Nm* lork 

PbOBc StoyTcaaal S1S4I-01S7 



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WedfMMUy, April 88. If 



VARIETTS LOS ANGELES OmCE 

ARTHUR UNGAR in Charge 

Chapman Bldg., Suite 610 

756 So. Broadway; Phone 5006 Vaa Dyk 



LOS ANGELES 



ProfMSionaU hav« th« fr** um of Vari*t/a 
Lo« AngclM OfflM for Informotien. Mail 
may bo addi^aaod 9«r« Varioty, Chapman 
BIdg, Loo Ano^oa. It wiH bo hold aubjaot 
to call or forwardo4, or odvortlaod In Va- 
rioty'o Lottor Llat 



Kames and merit mingled freely 
«■ laat week's Orpheum bill, and 
tbo program was well balanced. A 
hoaTy rain storm Just about the 
tboatro hour Monday night was re- 
apoBOlble for a lighter bouse than 



OnrUlo Harrold with his daughter 
iPatti bold down the headline spot 
«nd did It full Justice. Harrold'a 
voloo la loalns a littlo of its smooth- 
neoa, but tho aweetness and power 
azo atlU there. Mlaa Harold does 
not poaaeaa her father's talent as a 
alngar but ahe has abundant charm. 
Thoy eioaod to several encores. 

TiM "wow" from the laugh atand- 
polat waa Corcla and Verdi. Both 
thooo lada are clever musicians and 
Terdl oo tho 'cello Is ospecially 
atzoas tot comedy effects. 

Ctoorgo Jessel scored effectively. 
Ho opona with a monolog and then 
•wtega Into ainglns and dancing 
wtta tho two girls. Jessel's comedy 
Oivocially registered well. 

At the close of the show Gattison 
Joaoa and Elsie Elliott, aided by 
Bal Fisher's Orchestra, contributed 
a noat dancing turn in a hard spot. 
Jonoa is an exceptionally clever 
danoer individually, but his act runs 
tho vamut of the usual turn of this 
aort and woefully lacks any orig- 
iaaUty. 

■mil Boreo opened with a smash 
but Onished a bit lamely. His songs 
wwa elever, however, and the house 
roao to them eagerly. His style of 
oomody Is typically foreign and he 
workod like a demon. 

bill opened with Herbert's 
well received in the usual 
roatlna Dick Henderson was No. 2 
with hla singing and gaga, but reg- 
latorad only fair. Eileen Schofleld, 
bolpod out by four dancing youths, 
atinred but a mild response. She is 
a hard worker but none of her stepa 
waro new or distinctive. 



Nothing to get excited about at 
Pantages this last week. Solomon 
Baaoo, one of the relay dog-drivers 
In the Nome race to carry through 
antitoxin to the diptheria-stricken 
elty was the headline, heavily billed. 
Ho la a native Alaskan Indian and 
appeared with hla native wife and 
hla aled and dogs. The act was 
matorlally marred by an announcer 
who used bad £<ngllsh and talked un- 
til ho wore out his listeners. Even 
aomo of the dogs went to sleep on 
hlta. Besides he delivered his de- 
aorlptlon of fiasco's ride as if he 
wore preaofaing a sermon, and made 
repeated and unnecessary reference 
to tho Deity. The oITering waa 
preooded by a few Alaskan shots 
from the news weekly picture of the 
Nome race. The most interesting 
feature was the gorgeousncss of the 
(urs worn by Basco and his wife. 

Al and Qua Martell, "Sensational 
Cyclists,** opened the show but 
didn't live up to their billing. 

Joe Do Ller offers a duplication 
of tho act done before by Phil 
Baker except that De Lier uses a 
woman in tho box instead of a man 
and his oomedy, unlike Baker's, is 
not funny. He can, however, play 
the accordion. 

The Kelly Slaters In a sister act 
with Martin Mortensen at the piano 
were a disappointment. These girls 
•vldently originated in a cabaret 
and haven't got beyond it. Their 
voicea are w«ak and their dancing 
hardly above mediocrity. Morten - 
aen at the piano la excellent. He 
does aeveral soloa that were encored. 
Ho used but ono piano instead of 
the two usually. 

Fred Lindsay and Company had 
their Australian whip act which did 
fairly big. It la tho aame Lindsay 
has been doing for acme years. 

Next to closing Burke, Walsh and 



Nana presented "Thoy'ro Pocullar," 
mild comedy turn. Tho dancing 
was far superior to their wit,— but 
both lack real pep. 
Basco and dogs closed the show. 

Ori>heum Circuit began aupplylng 
the Orat half of thia week the Bilboa, 
San Diego, a five-act Orpheum, Jr., 
program. This week a sudden book- 
ing, with the houao competing 
strongly with the Pantages house 
for the vaudeville business there. 
Early last fall the house played W. 
V. M. A. vaudeville, but because of 
some legal entanglementa the vaude- 
ville waa discontinued. 



Ground was broken this week for 
the Carthey Circle theatre, being 
erected for Fred Miller at Carthey 
Center. The house is to seat about 
2,000, and will have stage and screen 
entertainment. It will be ready for 
occupancy early in September. 

Coffee Dan Invaded Los Angeloa 
this week by opening a branch oa- 
tablisbment of bis famous San Fran- 
cisco resort on Hill near Seventh 
street this week. 

A special train came from San 
Francisco with a delegation of 7S, 
headed by Mayor James Rolph and 
Chief of Police Dan O'Brien. John 
Davis, owner of the place, has taken 
18 partners Into the business with 
him, each furnishing $1,000. Every- 
one of any consequence in the theat- 
rical and motion picture buslneaa 
waa in attendance. 



William Melklejohn of Meilkle- 
John and Dunn, vaudeville booking 
offices, la engaged to marry Char- 
lotte Jeper, costume designer at the 
Famous Players- Lasky Studios. The 
wedding will take place In Los An- 
geles, June S. 



oouplo haTO bo«a living apart for 

two y 



According to frlenda. Lllyan Taah- 
man, actr—a and Edmund Lowe, 
ptcturo aotor, wlU ahortly be mar- 
rlod. 

Paul Bom, picture director (Para- 
mount) loft thla week for Now Tork 
to mako a Bobo Danlela film at the 
Long laland Studio. Wbllo oaat he 
will tako m tho matter of renewal 
of hla ooB&aeC with tho Famoua 
Playora-Laaky oixanixatlon. which 
haa a two-yaar option on hla aorv- 
li 



Jim Tally, anthor, will write tho 
llfo of tho lata Thomaa H. In($o. a 
contract bolng made with the Ince 
family, which provldea that Tully 
bo paid |l,MO la cash and glvon a 
porcontaga on the aale of the book. 

Tho SorooB Wrltora' Guild have 
oleotad fUiport Hnghea president, 
auoeoodlns Orant Carpenter; Mary 
O'Connor. Tlco-president; Ekldy 
Lowa^ troaaurer, and Doris Schroe- 
dor. aoorotary. Tho executive com- 
mlttoo lacludea Frank Condon, Grant 
Carpoator, Ifaod Fulton, Frank 
Wood. Bdward Montaigne, Jane 
Noraon and Waldomar Young. 



Velma Connora (Connor Twlna), 
vaudOTllIa haa boon placed under a 
flvo yoar ooatraot by Universal to 
appoar In dramatic productions. Her 
slater oiay alao aoek a acreen ca- 



Frank Egan, due back here from 
New York May 2, intends to put 
into rehearsal immediately "Stella 
Dallas," which he will present at the 
Capitol, San Francisco, with Mrs. 
Leslie Carter, Charlotte Walker and 
Norman Hackett in the principal 
roles. The production will be made 
toward the end of May. 



•TTho Day* (Jewish New York 
daHy) haa L Harowltx visiting the 
ptcturo atodloa for the purpose of 
writing a aorlea of feature stories 
about Hollywood and ita stars. This 
la tho flrat Jewlah paper to send an 
emlsaary to report on such a mis- 
sion. 



Norman K. Whistlor. staging the 
preaentatloaa at tho Forum, ten- 
dered hla raalgnation to become af- 
fective Saturday night. No auc- 
cosaor haa booa choaen. 



Albert A. Kaufman will turn over 
the managing directorship of tho 
Paramount houses here to Frank A. 
Newman about May 15, and leave 
shortly afterward to take up the 
new Job of director-general of the 
European Theatres for Famous 
Players-Lasky. Kaufman's first Job 
on arriving in Europe will be to get 
the Paramount a new house now 
being constructed in London ready 
for opening in September, then he 
will go to Paris for a similar mis- 
sion. 

Kaufman haa been managing di- 
rector of the Metropolitan, Million 
Dollar and RIalto for more than a 
year, since Paramount took over 
these houses from Sid Grauman. 



Charging desertion Verna Jeanette 
Seller brought suit for divorce in 
the Superior Court against William 
Alfred Seiter, director at Universal. 
The couple were married June 9, 
1921, and separated March 6, 1924. 
There are no ctilldren. 

Though the complaint mentions 
nothing about community property, 
Mrs. Setter asserts that on last 
April 1 she entered into an agree- 
ment with the director whereby he 
waa to pay her $250 a week until 
she could remarry, and in the event 
of divorce was to pay reasonable 
counsel fees, the $250 a week apply- 
ing aa alimony. 



LOS ANGELES, CALIF. 

Haggard's Coffee Shop 

01 H. RAaOARD, Prop. 

(Tormerly of th« Waffle Inn, 

(San Franclaoo) 

322 WEST FIFTH STREET 

Phona Main IS7S 

Tha profeulonal meatlns plaoa 

OPEN ALL NIQHT 



■zeallent rooms In oonnectlon — you'll 
Hit* them — aliower batii — 11.00 a day to 
the profession. 



The Home of the Profession 

MDLLQl'S COFFEE SHOP 

724 & Hill St., Los Angeles, Calif. 

Bet the Hill St a Paatases Theatres 

by OABJC, and ULLIAN MVI.I.EB 

Th* OM Ttais Hoop Rollere 

(10% Dbcooat to tho Profession) 



Samuel Goldwyn, flim producer, 
and his bride, Frances Howard, ar- 
rived here Monday. They will tem- 
porarily make their home at the 
Beverly Hills Hotel. 



Carmelita CJoraghty, daughter 
Thomas J. Geraghty, la scheduled to 
marry in June and may desert the 
screen at that time. The man Is 
Albert Ihsam, wealthy mining *man 
of Santa Barbara. 



Ray Coffin, heading West Coast 
Theatres, Inc.. publicity department 
in Southern California, has resl^rned 
to return to studio press agenting. 
He will succeed Alfre<} Wllkie with 
Samuel Goldwyn. 



Ronald Colman, picture actor and 
wife, Thelma Ray, English actress, 
whose matrimonial difTerencea led 
to the divorce courts, have come to 
an ajn^eement, according to report. 
The agreement provides that the di- 
vorce suit be forgotten and that the 
couple live separately. Provisions 
are also made for a liberal property 
settlement and substantial allow- 
ance each week to the wife. The 



OKLAHOMA CITY 

By WILLIAM NOBLE 

Olllo Brownloo. for five years 
manager of tho Palace, Muskogee, 
haa boon transferred to the Capitol, 
Oklahoma City, succeeding Earl 
Sottlo, who takea over the manage- 
ment of tho Palace at Muskogee. 



Thompson Brothers aro erecting a 
theatre at Wllaon. Okla., to take the 
placo of tholr theatre recently 
burned. 



Alloa Myora, proprietor of the 
Strand. Muskogee, has purchased 
the Grand at that place and will 
operate l>oth theatrea 



T. O. Jonea in manager of tho Or- 
pheum. 

Bill Maloney haa returned to the 
Fox Exchange aa traveler. 



J. W. Willlama, Jr., of Dallaa has 
been appointed booker for Indepen- 
dent Film Service, Co., at Oklahoma 
City. 



When Bob Browning started his 
new theatre at Clinton, Okla., a few 
days ago, he discovered he had for- 
gotten to order his picture. His ad- 
vertising waa out, but he had ne- 
grlected to tell Paramount to send 
the film. Frantically he put in a 
call to the Southern Enterprise Ex- 
change at Oklahoma City and told 
hla grief to Sam Brunk. That waa 
at 2:10 p. m. At S:46 p. m. Sam 
was on the road with "The Air 
Mail," and by preaaing on the gas 
the Royal opened on time. 



N. A. Quinn haa leased the Prin- 
ceaa El Dorado. Ark. 



W. B. MeRejrnoIda la now man- 
ager of the Paatlme, Malvern, Ark. 



The Majestic. Stephena, Ark., has 
been moved to the old Collier The- 
atre building, and new equipment 
added. 

Calahan and Ray have leased the 
city auditorium at Crockett, Tex. 



laia Theatre Co. has taken over 
the Liberty, Houston, from South- 
ern Enterprises. A. Lever will be 
the manager. — S. L. Stokes and John 
C. Fanning have leased the Cozy, 
Strawn, Tex.— A. D. Baker will erect 
a new theatre at Lockhart, Tex.— 
The new Plainview (Tex.) will oper 
soon with Roy Mitchell as manager 
— Oskar Korn has purchased th« 



RIalto. Fort Stockton, Tex. — ^Auguat 
Schneldor will build a theatre at 
Thrall, Tex. — ^Work on tho Cornea 
theatre at Farmerville, Tex., haa 
commenced. — ^D. F. Y. R. Snterprlaea 
haa leaaed tho Deandl, Amarlllo, 
Tax. — Mr. and Mra H. Wolaoy have 
opened their new Cryatal. Port 
Nechoa, Tax. — The Capitol haa 
opened at Fort Worth. 



SAN DIEGO, CAL. 

By LON J. SMITH 

Spreeketa — "Seventh Heaven." 
Helen If oaken. 

Savoy — "Ctit and Canary" (dra- 
matic atook). 

(^ionial — Mualcal atock. '^ 

Pafitagae — ^Vaude. 

Balboa — Ollda CIray and "Aa a 
Man Dealrea" (dim). 

Cabrillo— "Top of the World" 
(Aim). 

Suporba— '"Teeth" (flfan). 

Plaza — "The Monster" (dim). 

Miaa ion — "Coming Through" 
(dim). 

Broadway — ^"The Enchanted Cot- 
tage" (film). 



After tho longest engagement ever 
played In San Diego, FrlU Flekla, 
who haa been at the Colonial In 
musical stock for the last two years, 
closed Saturday night. 



Carpenters and techniclana are 
preparing for four new film com- 
panies at the Grossmont Studios. 
These different groups from Holly- 
wood are due here in a few days and 
will begin work on a series of abort 
features. 



The capacity of the new Balboa 
was taxed to the utmost last week 
when Gilda Gray stood th> natives 
up for almost two blocks outside of 
the house on four occasions. Busi- 
ness waa excellent all week. 



The Tla Juana Foreign Club, 
acrosa the border In Mexico, la plan- 
ning to install a cabaret ahow. 
With the close of the horse-racing 
season at the Tia Juana track last 
Sunday concession men in the Mexi- 
can village expect a few slack weeks, 
but are hopeful bualneas will boom 
when the tourist crowda get hera 



SEATTLE 

By DAVE TRIPP 

On the heel of tho rumor that 
Warner Broa. plan a S,000-8eater 
here, as one of their string of new 
theatres, come rumors that Jensen- 
Von Herberg, owners of the Liberty, 
Strand, Coliseum and Neptune, in 
thla city, are laying plana for an- 
other new house in this city. How- 
ever the report Is only a whisper aa 
yet. 

' Billy Sullivan, local manager for 
Fox. haa gone to New York to at- 
tend the annual Fox convention. 
George Endert, Paramount branch 
manager here, and others on the 
force, left for tho F P-L con\*entlon 
in Loa Angeles last week. 



Business la picking up at the ca- 
barets, aa well aa at the theatrea. 
The Eutler, Seattle'a pioneer high 
class cabaret, la adding to its enter- 
tainment features, the De Cecilestos, 
dancers of screen and stage, being 
headlined. Jack Bain local singer, 
Is soloist for the Earl Gray Orches- 
tra, which holds forth here. A for- 
mer actress, Mrs. John E. Savage, 
is managing the Butler. She was 
known in the musical comedy world 
ten years ago as Marie Steele. 



The Madrona Garden is the name 
of a new suburban movie theatre 
being built in the Madrona district. 
The theatre will be operated by C. 
F. Martin and George P. Besainger, 
and open>: around May l. 

Surpassing any dance act seen 
here this season was Nltza Vernille 
and her company in "Wonderland," 
at tho Orpheum the past week. This 
Is Miss Vernille's first season in 
vaudeville, and her reception by 
local theatregoers was sensational. 
Others in tne act are Florence 
Barry, Marie Russell and John 
Walsh. 



BUFFALO 

By SIDNEY BURTON 
The American Palace theatre, the 
new $250,000 house under construc- 
tion at Lockport, N. Y., has been 
leased by Famous Players-Laaky on 
a long term lease at a yearly rental 
I reported to be $20,000. The theatre 



will aeat 1,800 and to acbeduled to 
opep«June 16. 

Tho Garry McOarry Players wi|| 
open their aummer season at tba 
Majeatic, May 11. Jean May ao4 
Don Burrougha will head the stock, 
T. Daniel Frawley will direct. 

Three thouaand orphans from Io« 
cal asylums In Buffalo and vicinity 
wUI be taken to the John Robinson 
clreua May 2t aa gueeta of Mayor 
Schwab. The Mayor will dispose o( 
the tickets in peraon. The proceed* 
of the ticket aale have b^en do< 
nated by the ahow to tho Allied Fra- 
ternal Toy Fund Committee and 
will go toward tho Xmaa Toy Fund. : 

The caae of Harry Abbott, former 
manager of the Garden theatre, un- 
der Indictment for making fraudu. 
lent admission tax returna, will l>o , 
moved for trial next month by thft, 
U. S. District Attorney at BufTalo. 
Abbott la now managing the Co- 
rinthian, Rochester, N. Y. 



The Buffalo Film Board of Trade 
has elected F. J. A. McCarthy presi- 
dent for the coming year. Otner 
officers elected are Howard Brinic, 
vice-president; Earl W. Kramer, 
secretary: Henry W. Kahn, treas- 
urer. The new board of directors la 
made up of Norman L. Sper, Sid- 
ney Samson, F. M. Zimmerman, 
Basil Brady and Charlea W. An- 
thony. 



Justice Alonzo Hlnkley Issued a 
peremptory writ of mandamus Fri- 
day compelling the city of BufTalo to 
grant to Simon Wertheimer an un- 
qualifled permit to erect a moving 
picture theatre in Hertel avenue, a 
few doors from Shea's North Park. 
The new houae la to be opposite 
Saint Margaret's Church, and the 
city previously offered Wertheimer 
a permit conditioned upon the 
sanction of the church authorities, 
which waa refused. The Judge held 
that the city authorities had no 
right to delegate a governmental 
function auch aa the refusal or tho 
granting of a permit to an unoffi- 
cial body of church authorltloa. 



The Olympic, local Universal 
house, la out of the columns of the 
Evening Newa, Buffalo'a leading 
dally. For a fortnight there haa 
been no sign of the theatre in either 
the advertising or news sections of 
the Newa, acknowledged to be tho 
most powerful organ in this section 
of the state and generally regarded 
indispensable for advertising pur- 
poses. 

Several weeks ago the Oljrmplo 
issued a number of pasaes for use of 
the Newa. The courtesies were in 
turn handed by the News to certain 
newsboys who, when they presented 
tho passes at tho box, were re- 
fused admission on the ground that 
they were under age. The exclusion 
of the boys led to words between tha 
manager and editors, with the re- 
sult that the Olympic declared Itself 
out. 



Qoldie Reavea, In pictures fa 
Hollywood for tho past three yeara 
haa returned to Now York. BH 
route E>i8t, Mrs. Reaves stopped otf 
at Denver to sea her husband. Bob 
Reaves, ill at the Fltzslmmona Oea^ i 
eral HospItaL ] 



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NEWARK 

By C. R. AUSTIN 

Shubert— "Greenwich Village Fol- 
Uesvf 

Broad— "The Second Mrs. Tan- 
Queray." 

Proctor'* Palace— Vaudeville. 

Loew's State — Vaudeville. "Intro- 
duce Me" (film). 

Newark— Vaudeville. "The Sky 
Raider" (film). 

Rialto— VaudevlUe. "A Kiss in the 
Dark" (film). 

Miner's Empire — "Seven-EleVen" 
(Columbia). 

Lyric— "Make It Peppy" (Mutual). 

Branford— "Quo Vadia (fllm). 

Fox's Terminal — "Reckless Ro- 
mance." "Folly of Vanity" (films). 

Goodwin— "Sally." 



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last Tuesday issued an order re- 
leasing Philip F. lennl. manager 
Puccini Grand Opera Co., from the 
11,000 bail under which he was held 
upon complaint of Emma Borsch- 
neck. Miss Borschneck alleged lennl 
owed her that amount, which she 
had loaned him in May, 1924, to 
produce "Carmen" at the Manhat- 
tan, New York, and that his repre- 
sentations were fraudulent. lenni 
maintained Miss Borschneck and he 
were partners and that the surplus 
he had left after expenses waji given 
to Miss Borschneck. The court or- 
der, freeing lennl from t>all, stated 
proof was Insufflclent. 



Counterfeiters are working New- 
ark theatres with phoney $20 bills. 
One was passed last week on the 
Branford and an attempt to palm 
one oft on the Rialto was blocked by 
Mrs. Ethel Smith, cashier. Before 
giving change, she examined the 
bill with some care and the crook 
ran away. He was pursued by the 
manager, but escaped. 



MILWAUKEE 

By H. M. ISRAEL 

Davidson — "The Nervous Wreck." 

Garrick — Harvey's Minstrels. 

Pabst — German stock. 

Palace — Vaudeville. 

Miller— VaudevlUe. ,,.. 

Wajeatic— Vaadeville. ^- 

Gayety— "Talk of the Town" 
(stock burlesque). 

Emprass — "Abie's Irish Nose," 
summer stock burlesque. 

Wisconsin — Style Show and 
"Dressmaker from Paris," film. 

Strand — "The Thundering Herd," 
fllm. 

Merrill — "The Crowded Hour." 
fllm. 

Garden — "The Crimson Runner," 
film. 

Alhambra — "Seven Chances," 
film. 

Rialto — "Purchased Women," 
fllm. 



disband or build their town play- 
house. 



A fight for supremacy opened 
here last week with the Gayety and 
EJmpresa both invoking a summer 
burlesque policy. Cut prices pre- 
vail at the Empress with 36 cent 
matinees and 7S cent top nights, 
while the Gayety holds to its reg- 
ular admission of 60 cent matinees 
and $1.10 night 



Connie St. Clair, soubrette with 
the No. S Fox and Krause show 
has left to do a vau^viUe act with 
Eunice Hallo, Cornier ingenue of 
the troupe. • 



Harry Jones, manager of the 
Princess theatre In 1909, Milwau- 
kee's first "palatial" movie house, 
has been returned here by the Saxe 
interests from Kansas to managre 
th^ Merrill, recently taken over by 
that company. 

The Empress, Mutual house, 
opened its sumiQ^ run of Mutual 
stock last week. Both the Empress 
and Gayety are playing to slim 
crowds. • 



West View park has as its at- 
traction for the week Ralph Harri- 
son and orchestra. 



The Davidson Is scheduled to 
close its season of road shows with 
"The Nervous Wreck." The Play- 
ers' Guild will open the house with 
stoc kearly In May. 



Members of the German stock 
which has appeared at the Pabst 
for the past decade will be forced 
to vacate that theatre next season 
with the sale of the lease by Sher- 
man Browne to a syndicate of Mil- 
waukee business men. Since there 
is no other theatre available the 
Germany stock may be forced to 



PHIL 



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COSCIA and VERDI 



in "STRINGING COMEDY" 



BAN FRANCISO DAILY 
HERALD: 
rOMKDT TVBN WINS 

HONORS AT ORPHEIV 

If thers Is anyone who can see 
(he met of Coscla and Verdi at the 
Orpbeam this week- without 
laurblny blQUWlf almost Into hys- 
teria he ahould (o and see the 
act anyway aa a supreme teat of 
hla lack of a aenae of humor. The 
two mualclana, both of them ex- 
cellent, Incidentally, set more non- 
•anae oat of a violin and 'cello 
duet than most rialbilltles can 
stand. Coacia or Verdi — whlch- 
erer la the 'cellist of the team — 
has a nut act that, while a satire 
on musicians In sexAral, Is orlrl- 
nal In every detail. He doesn't 
hare to repeat a aln^le tricic to 
brlBf roars; be opens with a 
laayh that vrowa atronser 
throuirhout the act. 



QRPHEUM CIRCUIT 



L08 ANGELES EVENING 
EXPRESS: 

One of the finest bits of facial 
mobility and comical expresalve- 
neas seen on the Orpheum stave 
in many moons Is supplied by the 
'cellist of the team of Coacia and 
Verdi. The fellows are doubtless 
good musiciana Snatches of their 
work would Indicate as much, but 
the audlrnce would have none of 
It once the comedian cot In his 
wallopa of amusing cags and. tom- 
foolery. He Is droll. 



Direction LEW COLDER 



PITTSBURGH 

By JACK A. SIMONS 

Nixon— "Yishur" (Hebrew fllm). 
Shubert Pitt— "White Cargo" (3d 

Davis — Keith Vaudeville. 

Qayaty— "Hipplty Hop" (Colum- 
bia). 

Loew'a Aldine— "A Kiaa in the 
Dark" (fllm). 

Grand— '1 Want My MaH" (film). 

Academy — George Jaffe'a Review 
(Mutual). 

Olympic— "The Charpner"- (fllm). 

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Coming attractions — Shubert Al- 
vln, "Applesauce," return engage- 
ment; "The Record Breakers"; 
Academy, George Jaffe'a Own Show 
(second week). 

The Shubert Alvin la dark this 
week, while the Nixon, the other 
legitimate theatre here, la housing 
a film. 



bandsman, and Russell Carter, of 
Albany, director of music In the 
state public schools. Am,>ng the 
banda already llste^ to compete are 
those from Rochester, Lockport, 
Gloversvllle, Dannemora and this 
city. In the contest the bands will 
play two movements from "Scenes 
Picturesque" (Massenet), the flrst 
being the march and the second 
"The Angelus." Each band will then 
play one of the two numbers select- 
ed by the state directors. 



"Powder River." at the Robbins- 
Eckel this week, is sponsored by 
the Veterans of Foreign Wars, who 
rented the theatre outright from 
thQ Robblns Enterprises. The films 
comprise nine reels of World War 
Signal Corps stuff, and show every 
combat division of the A. E. F. in 
action. 



Manager J. B. Reynolds Is holding 
"White Cargo" over for a third week 
at the Shubert Pitt. 



"Apple Sauce," which opened the 
present season at the Shubert Pitt 
doing a $12,000 week, will follow 
'WhUe Cargo." 

Cervone's Legion l>and In nightly 
concerts Is the feature at Kenny- 
wood park this week. 



SYRACUSE, N. Y. 

By H. D. SANDERSON 

Wieting — ^Wilcox Co., "The First 
Tear," current (6th week); next 
*reek, "The Masquerader." 

Strand — "Seven Chances." 

Empire — "Smouldering Fires." 
- Robbins- Eckel — "Powder River." 

Rivoli — "The Great Chicago Fire." 

Regent — "The Lost Lady." 

Crescent — "Sandra." 

Savoy— "The Virgin." 



Donald A. Bate, until recently of 
the staff of the "Syracuse Tele- 
gram-American," and a graduate of 
Syracuse University, has sold his 
flrst play, "Ain't He Swell?" It's a 
farce comedy. 



The Star, Potsdam, N. T., has 
been taken over by Aleck Papayan- 
akos, who, with his brothers, re- 
cently built the Rialto there. Orlie 
P. Benson and Mrs. Ruth Perrin 
were the previous owners. H. Earl 
Flack has managed the house. 



RlngUng-Bamum-Balley's Circus 
Is laying out a central New York 
route. Elmlra is down for June 4. 



Dewltt Newlng, stock Impresario, 
has spent the roll he received from 
Flake OHara for writing "The Big 
Mogul," O'Hara's current piece, for 
a McFarlane car. 



The Blnghamton Common Council 
turned down the application of the 
Veterans of Foreign Wars for per- 
mission to stage a carnival within 
the city limits. 



The Lewis County Pair will be 
held at Lowville Aug. 24-29. Four 
free attractions will be booked. 



A state-wide contest of high 
.school bands will be staged at 
Blnghamton May 9. Judges will be 
Patrick Conway, of Conway's band; 
Victor Rebmann. also a weU-kaowa 



Fred Bradna, ring master of the 
Rlngling Brothers-Barnum & Bailey 
Circus, haus been in Syracuse during 
the past week to complete his work 
In the 82d degree, Scottish Rite 
Masonry. He will be initiated in 
Tigris Temple, Nobles pf the Mystic 
Shrine, May 2. For some years 
Bradna has produced an Indoor 
circus, playing generally under 
Shrine auspices. 



ROCHESTER. N. Y. 

By H. D. Sanderson 

Lyceum — "Chocolate Dandies." 
Keith -Albee Temple — Vaudeville. 

Fay'a — Vaude and "Woman and 
Gold") (fllm). 

Victoria — Vaude. -pictures. 

Corinthian — "Dream Dolls" (Mu- 
tual stock). 

Gayety — Dark. 

Eastman— "Sally"' (fllm). • 

Reganl— "Lady of the Night." 

Piccadilly — "Cheaper to Marry." 

Family— "Hot Water." 

Children's Saturday morning 
shows were Inaugurated at the Elast- 
man April 25, with 2.500 In attend- 
ance. The shows will be continued 
until June 6. 



Kansas City. The flrst six days 
grossed close to 124.000 and the sec* 
ond right at $16,000. The house rec. 
ord Is held by "Lightnln,' " which 
got $42,000 In 14 days at $2.50 to* 
two years ago. Miss E^agels' engage* 
ment was $3 top and no Sunday 
shows. 



The season has not absolutely 
closed here, but both Shubert and 
Missouri are dark this week. The 
Shubert plays "Rivals" week of 
May 7. 



"Abbott and Golden Follies" wa.s 
the opening bill of summer stock at 
the Corinthian (Mutual) last week. 



"Abie's Irish Rose" comes to the 
Gayety May 4 for an Indeflnlte run. 
As far as local records g^. It appears 
no show has stayed more than two 
weeks. 



Burt T. Caley, one of Rochester's 
best known theatrical men, has 
opened a booking agency. Caley 
spent 20 years in an executive ca- 
pacity at the Temple theatre and its 
predecessor, the old Cook Opera 
house. 



KANSAS CITY 

By WILL R. HUGHES 

Orpheum — Vaudeville. 

Globe — Vaudeville. 

Pantages — Vaudeville. 

Mainstreet — Vaudeville. "Seven 
Chances" (fllm). 

Newman — "Cheaper to Marry." 

Liberty — "Dangerous Innocence." 

Royal— "Charley's Aunt." 

Gayety— "Wild Oats." 

Garden — "Tangerine" (musical 
stock). 



The two weeks' stay of "Rain" 
(Jeanne Eagels) at the Shubert 
ending last Saturday, came near es- 
tablishing a box office record for a 
stitlctly dramatic production In 



Catherine Murdock, treasurer, AI 
Bridge Players (Garden) robbed of 
$2,000 while going to the bank, has 
identlfled a suspect, named Elmer 
Smith, 28, held on a first degree 
robbery charge. M 

The Empress (Mutual) closed Its 
first season here Saturday, the last 
attraction being the Lew Kelly show ^ 
which opened the house last fall and 1 
the only repeater during the sea- 
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Streets, San Franc iaco, Cal. Ad- 
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material. Among recent clients 
are Four Mortons, Sophia Tuck- 
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Watching 'Em Strut 

By NBIJ80N KOBIN8 

Ida Mar Ch»<Iwlck — Instrnctor In Sbownuuishlp. 

That';, what Ida May. now puttinr a atssllng mixture of b«auty and p«p Into th« J. H D Bla* 
Jmy Orchestra at the Maryland, should bava on her cards. 

Hhe'a taachinc ahowraanahip. 

And It lan't belittling the ability of the boya from Johna Hopklna who play lass to aay tkat ill* 
la ImproTinc their act to bls-tlme calibre. k * j •• »•» -»# .-»» ■>« 

Mm la KlvliW thena what thry need. The tua olilre la t«IIlBC H. 

Before Ida May took charge of tha p«p end of the act tha Hopklna playera mado ap mar«ly 
an azcellent Jass band. The audience Ukea the boya because they are rood muaiclana, and they play 
what the audience wanla. They have aevaral little extraa that have alwaya Kone well, and thar* 

.1 —^""""j^^t "V7^ °\'l *''* '*"''■ '°°* ♦•*"'' »PPl»u»« »nd went about their bvainaaa of attandlBB 
•laaaaa and tboacbt the job was done. 

Ida May Is ahowlnic them that the job la only dona when the laat hands har* elappad aad the 
.•urtain la inexorably down — for keeps. 

There are as many tricks to thp vaudeville came as there are to the newspaper Kama — and 
Ida May knows every one of them. She Invrnted some. 

She Isn't so very old, but she has t>««n dolnc her clonlog and alnslnc slnoo aha waa kna* hlah 
' to a pu4dle duck, and ahe knows her audience. 

Her first move was made at the Monday aftemoan performance after what mlcht have baon 
• tha laat number waa playpd. .Tark Sherr had made his bow and waa about to leava th« ataca — 
; cand the act would have lost half of its effect. There wouldn't have been any more. 
Ida May waltzed acruaa the stage and klaaed blm. 

I don't know when I have acen an audience enjoy anythlns more. They whooped with joy and 
ttsmanded more. Sherr was embarrttaee<I, but pleased. 

Then Ida May and Itoger WilliamB, who came Into tha picture juat to help things along, put 
I . aa a dance that brought down the houae. . 
, , And the audience wasn't satisfied at that. 

So the J. H. U. quartet had to come out and alag acaln. 

If asked right quickly what part of the act they enjoyed moat half the audience would have said 
' either Ida May'a dancing and ainging or the X H. U. music. Then there would have been hesitation 
and nnally a realization that the little extra stuff, the klsslnc, the Impromptu dance and the quartet 
was just as enjoyable. If not more so than the feat. 
'^ And It all left the audience juat. as pleased as Punch. 

•] Whl(h Is what I mean by Ruylng that Ida May Is teaching the boya ahowmanshlp. 

, The yart that lan't on the program la frequently the part which seta a return anKagement — 
.and she put that part on the program. 

The boys weren't supposed to know that. Tbey thought they just had to get out and play their 
program — and It was all over. 

Ida May la showing them how to tickle the audience, how to Interpret thoaa little things which 
make the audience leave the theatre chuckling and hoping to see the act again. 
And I'll say she has made the orchestra a whole lot more enjoyable. 



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late aiar of the musical comed^, "Paradise Alley/* Casino Theatre, New York, and the London success, "Wonders," 
accepted one week's engagement at Keith's Maryland to combine om visiting star with the Students* Band of Johns 
Hopfdns University. Through her wide experience of stagecraft and unlimited versatility she fun tfte ability to rmg^ 
ister successfully in any combination of production, in any type of amusement — either musical comedy, vaudeville, 
cabcnret or ultra smart moving picture theatres. 

Addres. IDA MAY CHADWICK, N. V. A. Club, 22d West 46th Street, New York City 



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tur* ha« sent bim to loreign lands, and once be waa in the Mexican 
army. Tbat was 'when Pancbo Villa was being bunted. Dugan and a 
pal were tb« only whites in the Mexican forces, the auttior being 
wounded and his side-kick killed. Prior to his Broadway aspirations, 
Dugan waa a musician and songwriter. He is a violinist and conducted 
the orchestra which opened Keith's new Cleveland house. 

While "Thrilla" was in rehearsal, letters were sent various individuals 
Including business men, calling attention to the show and inviting the 
recipients to look it over. The apparent objeot was to attract investors 
to the Dugan Producing Corporation which produced "Thrills." However, 
the letters failed to mention where the show was rehearsing. It Is under- 
•toud Dugan '■ own money is represented in the production. 



"Tell If 6 More," the musical produced by Al Aarons, was bought for 
England prior to its opening here at the Oaiety. Fred Thompson, who 
wrote the book, is highly regarded in London, which accounts for the 
•arly deal. 

Alex A. Aarons and Vinton Freedley are Interested In the English 
production, though not concerned with the American presentation. It 
win succeed "Primrose" o-n London's show list. 



This is the final week of the present "Chauve Souris" tour over here, 
at Toronto, and probably will do $18,000. Last week in Montreal the 
■how did $14,000, and In the final week at Philadelphia $12,800. Balieff 
will make a phonofllm of himself befor* sailing with his company May 16 
for Paris. 



Since Fannie Brlce'a fortunate investment In a share of "Is Zat SoT" 
•he la looked on as a good picker. Several friends have joined with 
her in her latest production venture, "The Brown Derby." Charles K. 
Gordon started It, but the billing will carry Miss Brice's name as oo- 
producer. Bert and Betty Wheeler will be featured. 



A producer who has not been fortunate la battling to put over bis 

\ latest Broadway effort. The cast does not include his wife, though 

she played in one of the manager's trys laat season, also a flop. It Is 

reported the couple are somewhat estranged because she waa left out of 

the current cast. 



"The School Maid," the latest showinc of the musical version of "The 
Charm School," was slated to close at Newark. N. J, Saturday for 
changes and recasting. New Haven waa an added three days, arranged 
•0 that J. J. Shubert, who returned firom SXirope Monday, eould lo6k 



WANTED— TWINS 

. >*' Small or Medium SIxe Giria 
* ' Prater those with stasa azpertaaca. 

Must look alike. 
'.I '' Addfess with pitturaa. . ^ 

THURSTON, Magician 
231 West 45th Street, New York City 



over the production. The attraction may be one of the summer musi- 
cals. Lee Shubert is due to sail for Europe May 23. 



The Tyson Co. agency will move several doors east of the present 
location on 42nd street, the new oflflce being now occupied by the Hotel 
Hermitage candy shop. The soda stand will be retained, however. The 
store is one of the few candy stores to fail on Broadway since prohibition. 



Judith Anderson, of 'The Dove," says she doesn't mind the caricatures 
that depict her with an exceedingly large proboscis, except that some of 
the quack beauty doctors take the drawings literally and start sending 
her a flock of literature soliciting her as a patient. 

The other night, at the farewell party tendered to Pola Negri, Miss 
Anderson got Miguel Covarrubias, the youthful Cuban whose carica- 
tures are all the ra?e at present, and asked him If he wouldn t lay oft 
drawing an extravagant nose upon her. 



A special performance of "Pigs" will be played at the Little late this 
month by amateurs selected from employes of the Astor Hotel. It is a 
publicity stunt arranged by Harry Kline who is handling the attraction 
for John Golden. The entire proceeds will be turned over to the hos- 
telry's sick fund for employees. 



The new Flo Zlegfeld-W. R. Hearst theatre has been about settled 
upon according to reporta It may b« within the Columbus circle section, 
making the second Hearst-Ziegfeld house there. Besides an Investment 
for Heaj-st another theatre In the 69th street neighborhood will be a 
realty value booster for the enormous holdings of real estate in that 
vicinity by Hearst 

It is unknown If A. L. Erlanger is declared In on the new theatre. 
According to report. £rlanger forced himself in on the Cosmopolitan deal, 
also the "Louie the 14tb" Ziegfeld show. Erlanger had 2S percent of 
Ziegfelds "Comic Supplement" that lost $1 $2,000. Erlanger also has an 
interest in the Ziegfeld "Follies" productions. He may have had a 
piece of the Billie Burke show. 

It is still unexplained just why Ziegfeld closed "The Supplement" be- 
fore giving it a chance in New York. That he later took over that 
production and its comedy scenes for another edition of "The Follies" 
(which makes the current "Follies" in New York called the best comedy 
show Ziegfeld has turned out) suggests to many that Zieggy saw In 
"The Comic Supplement" the nucleus of a new "Follies" without building 
one. 

With the Hearst association Ziegfeld may hold himself somewhat 
more independently of Erlanger than heretofore, although the two men 
are said to have never gotten in close to one another, through watching 
each other ao sharply. 



"Harvest" for 

"Harvest" will cloae at tha Bronx 
opera bouse. New Terk. Saturday, 
and will be put away antll aazt 
autumn. 

The piece was producea tor a 
spring showing by Joha Cromwell 
and had been out two weeka. 



"Nervous Wreck" Closing 
"The Nervous Wreck" cloaas oezt 
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dramatic editors, has started a messenger service. The messengers are 
students in local schools and the charges are based on the time con- 
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FILH REVIEWS 

(Continued from page 36) 
fcla suit, and baa almost received her 
conaent when Nan entera 

Sylvia, prompted by Benton, ao- 
ciises Nan of being In love with 
Warding. Nan readily admits It. but 
convinces Sylvia Warding has no 
thoughts except for her. Benton 
threatena to ruin Sylvia's career if 
aha returns to Warding, but she de- 
flea 4>lm and rushea out to effect the 
reconciliation. 

The atory is Interesting and the 
•aat excellent Richard Tucker was 
a moat convincing middle-aged 
lover and Tbomaa Mill equally so in 
a modarata rola Miss Oay made 
the chorus girl really human and 
Miss Mason looked attractive as the 
cause of It all. Her work in the 
entotlon^ rcenes was first rate. 

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WUd Men and Beasts 

San Francisco, April 23. 
Back In 1921 Lou Hutt, one of the 
best news cameramen on the Pacific 
Coast, Interested local capital in a 
launt into the Jungles of Borneo 
for a series of picturea Hutt, to- 
gether with his wife and the mem- 
bers of hla t>arty, spent two years 
in the wilds of Borneo. Pictures fin- 
ished, the cameraman and his neg- 
atives returned to San Francisco 
right on the heels of the Snow ani- 
mal pictures, and the Hutt Alma 



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lay in the vault. Last week Loew's 
Warfield brought them to light. 

"Wild Men and Beasts of Bor- 
neo" is the title, and for straight- 
away action, good photography and 
Interest the Hutt pictures are ahead 
of anything that has been seen here 
in five years. 

The atory starts with the saltlnp: 
from the United States, the landing 
in Hong Kong, the start Into the 
Federated Malay States and the 
meeting with the Sultan of Perak, 
this to lend 'the magic of the Far 
l^ast and the gaiety of the Sultan's 
court, with its dancing girls. Then 
comes the trip up the river into the 
intterlor, scenes that are splendidly 
photographed and scenery that is 
seldom recorded on a screen. 

As early as the finish of the sec- 
ond reel the action starts with the 
trailing and trapping of the ele- 
phants. A long-distance lens bring.'? 
the herd of white elephants right 
up to the camera, and the trapping 
of the leader of the herd in the pit 
is made doubly Interesting because 
the action is night photography. 

Following this comes a four 
months' stay with the Pygmies 
condensed Into two reels of dra- 
matic interest as well as educa- 
tional value. The photographers 
were ^Iven the nanlRtifticfl of Brit- 
ish agents, and in this way fccured 
scenes In the native villages that 
could never have- been recorded 
otherwise. 

The trapping of . leopards and 
other animals of the, Jungle, the 
catching and caging of a 40 -foot 
python, and close-ups of the jun- 
gle birds. and monkeys follow. Tho 
latter contains a great deal of coni-^ 
edy. 

"Wild Men and Beasts of Bor- 
neo" is the sort of wrreen entertain- 
ment that is worth whlli?. It l3 fi 
trifle over 6,000 feet In length .ind 
there isn't a Amp nor a letUng dowT 
of Interest in all of the Ave reels. 
This picture Is good for any ho']?<» 
r\nd any type of audience. 



thera The extra business garnered 
by the appearance of the stars dur- 
ing Holy Week pronounced It a 
suitable attraction for standard 
cinema theatres. 

Tbla resulted In the troupe being 
booked for several weeks following 
their Detroit engagement. £ach of 
the principals is said to have taken 
the credit for drawing them in. 
Several minor controversies arose 
among the amaller names of the 
act which resulted in them asking 
exorbitant amounts fCr their ap- 
pearance. This led to a general 
disorder and it was decided to call 
the whole thing off. 

Managers who had booked the at- 
traction were notified the HoUy- 
wooders were through. 

It Is reported Bryant Washburn 
will leave for England within the 
next two weeks to appear In a pic- 
ture and play. The balance of the 
troupe are still around Detroit 



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HOLLYWOODS DISBAND 

(Continued from page 1) 
weeks In first class picture houses 
at |3,S00 per week. The Capitol. 
Detroit, was the big test, as several 
managers from surrounding terri- 
tories witnessed the performanco 



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bands, may also be worked out 

This Idea Is to Insure radio pay- 
ing for its music. In New York, a 
subterfuge by leaders who state they 
are receiving renumeration from 
radio on regular union scale, Is hav- 
ing the members of the orchestras 
concur with their leader that they 
were reimbursed. The leader in- 
duces such fibbing because of per- 
sonal desire for radio fame and 
glory although actually receiving 
nothing. 

In Phllly, every radio engagement 
must be reported and the union | 
takes it upon Itself to go to the| 
broadcaster direct and collect for 
the band, thus insuring everybody 



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under contract for next season hf 
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OBITUARY 

(Continued from page 44) 
"Someone In tha Rouse," produced ; 
by George Tyler about 1916. 



Mma. Kitty Bargar, harpist, died : 
6f heart disease at Presbyteriaa 

— ^ospltal April 21, aged 64. She waf 

Harry Tighe intends returning tojan opportunity for sharing in ma- Tjoril In Austria, where her parent 



the Coast with several others, while 
Anna May Wong is anticipating 
continuing as a single attraction In 
picture theatres. 



NORMA SHEARER'S RISE 

(Continued from page 1) 

bottom to the top under the M.-Q. 
brand. 

No less startling In adv9.ncement 
Is that of Eleanor Boardman, an- 
other M.-Q. player who came along 
80 fast M.-Q. canceled MIsa Board - 
man's former contract, entering 
into another and al^o for five years 
with her that Is said to call for a 
salary of $1,500 weekly for the 
first year. 

In addition to these two newly 
made stars, M.-O. has placed Jack 
Glltert under a starring agreement, 
likewise running fo:* five years. 

It Is reported out here that M.-G. 
now has so many stars In sight for 
next season that the.v may be found 
doubled or trebled here and theA 
In one picture, for added streftgtn 
on "names." 



terlal proceeds. 

Music Is unquestionably the bul- 
wark of radio entertainment. Most 
of the music Is instrumental and the 
constant and promiscuous radio- 
casting has reacted unfavorably In 
many respects including musicians, 
music publishers, show business, 
etc. The A. F. M. ruling, if all ma- 
terializes as anticipated, should 
prove beneficial all around. 



A.F.M.AnER RADIO 

(Continued from page 1) 
It is not unknown that tho pro- 
miscuous broadcasting by bands 
over radio will be frowned upon. 
A scheme, such as Is. in effect with 
tha Philadelphia broadcaistlng 



ULRIC QUITS 6ELASC0 

(Continued from page 1) 

Friction between Miss Ulrlc and 
the producer has been reported for 
some time and is said to have cli- 
maxed with the sale of the picture 
rights to "Kiki," which does not 
carry provision for Miss Ulrlc ap- 
pearing in the film version. 

It is understood Miss Ulrlc. will 
be under the management of Chas. 
L. Wagner next season and will 
likely be starred by him' in "The 
Constant Nymph." Under Belaaco's 
direction Miss Ulrlc developed and 
won fame. Her most notable star- 
ring attractions under his manage- 
ment were "Tiger Kose" and 
"Kiki" 

It is reported txtat Belasco will 
continue "The Harem' 'at the Be- 
lasco with Vivlenne Osborne in the 
leading role. Miss Osborne is now 
appearing In "Aloma of the South 
Seaa" at the Lyric, but was placed 



Were members of thp household 
Emperor Francis Joseph. Her h 
public conceH in New York was at 
the V^aldorf-Astorla In April, 191 
In private life she was Mrs. Pati! 
Pancrltlus and lived at 30 West 85th 
street. 



A alstar of Charles Miller, man 
ager of the 48th Streeit theatre, died 
at his home In New York April M. 
His. wife was gravely 111 last week 
though reported past the crisis on 
Monday. 



Henry Albert Butt, father of Clara 
Butt, and recently a master in tha 
mercantile marine, died at Bristolf 
England, April 11. 



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Wednesday. April 29, 1925 



VARIETY 



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£. F. ALBEE, President 



J. J. MURDOCK, General Manaffer 



F. F. PROCTOR. Vice-President 



B. F. KEITH-ALBEE VAUDEVILLE EXCHANGE 






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(Palace Theatre Buflding; New York) 

Foundera 
B. F. KEITH. EDWARD F. ALBEE, A. PAUL KEITH. F. F. PROCTOR 

Artists can book direct by addressing W. DAYTON WEGEFARTH 



Marcus Loew s 

Booking Agency 



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General Executive Of Fices 
LOEW BUILDING ANNEX 

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JHLUBIN 

OKirSILAL MAITASJUl 

MOE SCHENCK 

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604 Woods Theatre Buildino 

JOHNNY JONES 
IN CHAR9I: 



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THIRD FLOOR, PHELAN BLDa 

kARKET. GRANT and O'FARRELL STREETS SAN FRANCISCO 

ELLA HERBEBT , WESTON, Booking Manage 

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WBBM IN LOS AMOLBS- 



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ATLANTIC CITY 

By MORT EISEMAN 

Apollo— "The Family UpBtalrs." 
Virainia — "The Goose Hangs 
Ugh" (film). 

Colonial — "New Uves for Old" 
mxa). 

• Strand — "Xady of the Night" 
(Um). 

"City Square — TFrlvoloua Sal" 
ISlin). 

Capitol — "Another Man's Wife" 
Ptan). 

Bijou— 'X^ho-Cailn-Chow" (film.) 

Savoy — ^Vaude. 

Liberty— "The Golden Bed" (film). 



The Stanley Co. of America 
MQUlred a site this week for a new 
Pteatre, the house to seat 2,000 and 
Viay vaudeville and pictures. This 
■Akes the third site bought or 



leased this year by the Stanley Co., 
besides the five present theatres it 
controls here. 



J. Wlllard McOulre has been suc- 
ceeded as manager of the Savoy by 
Arthur Metsger. 



Cafe Martin celebrated Its 10th 
anniversary this week, the talent 
Including Olga Rllka, Peplno and 
DUworth, Grace Bird, Barl Miller, 
Jean Coxart, Joe Reddle and Betty 
Collins. 



DETROIT 

By GEORGE WINTER 
New Detroit— "No, No, N^ette," 
Is a sellout, despite being a repeat 
date. The Chicago company is play- 
ing it. 
Garrick — "Applesauce" Is doing 




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nicely In Its sctoond week. "Abie's 
Irish Rose" (the Chicago company) 
comes in next week for a summer's 
run. 

Shubert- Detroit — "White Cargo" 
has caught on and looks good for 
several weeks. In Its second week 
and business good. 

Bonatolle Playhouse — Jessie Bon- 
stelle is back on the stage after an 
absence of several weeks, playing 
Mary Roland's role in "Meet the 
Wife." Business fine. 

Majestic — The Woodward Play- 
ers In their second week in "The 
Goose Hangs High." 

Temple — Vaudeville. 

The New Detroit will close for the 
summer at the conclusion of the 
engagement of "No, No, Nanette." 

HOUSTON 

By BUD BURMESTER 

Affairs theatrical are at a low ebb. 
Unusnalljf hot weather is prevail- 
ing. The United States Good Roads 
convention and the meeting of the 
Bankhead Highway officers are in 
Joint session, which is another snag 
for theatres, since meetings are 
held both day and night. 

One of the most surprising up- 
sets was the remarkable draw of 
Frita Ueber, who fairly packed 'em 
In at the Palace theatre with rep. 



Willi Horwltz, Jr.. is pulling nice 
business this week to the Texan 
with "The Last Laugh." and his Iris 
theatre likewise la playing to 
capacity with second runs. Hor- 



wltz has lighted up the entire block 
In which his two theatres are 
located, wUh the result the people 
seem drawn to that vicinity. 



"Rose of Paris" Is at the Rlalto, 
and should prove a magnet for 
Managers Abrams and Welner, who 
have been experiencing a run of 
tough breaks lately. ^ „ „ 



Luna Park is open for the sum- 
mer, as Is Sylvan Beach and other 
Bayshore resorts. ,j 

Virgil Siner's tab company Is at 
the Price and doing well. 



INDIANAPOLIS 

By VOLNEY B. FOWLER 

Murat — "Omar," amateur revue. 

English's— 'Little Mies Blue- 
beard," Berkell Players. 

Capitol — "Brevities of 1926," Lena 
Daley burlesque stock. 



Boston Is the Best City in 
America for Try-oats 

And the Fin* Arts Theatre the 

Best Place for Small 

Productions 

Capacity aboat TOO. Sitvated In 
T.oaw'B atata Thaatra Baiiains. In 
tha heart of tha hlsh-ctaaa amaea- 
ment aectlon. 

Will ihara or rant raaaoaablr for 
remaining open tlma, Inclndlns «ae 
of acenaiT. 

Beply to M. Donglu Flattery 

Vice -President 

Loew'fl Boston Theatres Co. 

Boston, Mats. 



comedian, has Joined Lena Daley's 
stock burlesque company at th« 
Capitol. 



The Mura's winter season closes 
next week with "For All of Us" th« 
first half. 



A carnival and industrial exposi- 
tion, covering three downtown 
blocks, will be staged as part of the 
celebration of the opening of the 
new Indianapolis bus terminal, th^ 
largest In the world. May 19. Claude 
S. Wallin is manager of the aitalr. 



The New Point theatre, New 
Point, Ind., has reopened after being 
closed several weeks because of a 
small pox epidemic. 



Frank Walter has announced that 
the Jefferson, new film theatre at 
Hartford City, will open next month. 



Jack "Smoke" Gray, blackface 



ST. LOUIS 

By J. LOUIS RUEBEL 

American— "The Show-Off." j^ 

Shubert-Jefferson — "Abie's Irish 
Rose" (6th week). 

Empress — "Klkl" (Woodward 
stock). 

Orpheum — Vaude. 

Rialto — ^Vaude and pictures. 

Grand Opera Housa — Vaude and 
pictures. 

Liberty — Stock burlesque. 

Loew's State — "Seven Chances'* 
(film) and Waring's Pennsylvanlans. 

New Grand Central — "Coming 
Through" (film) and Gene Rode- 
mich's orchestra. 

Missouri— "The Charmer" (fllirt) 
and Chicago Follies. 

Kings— "Isn't Life Wonderful?" 
(film). 

Rivoli— 'Isn't Life Wonderful." 

Delmonte — "Gerald Cranston's 
Lady" (film). 

West End Lyric — "Coming 
Through." 

Capitol-*"Comlng Through." 

With the close of the Garrick and 
Gayety theatres, the Liberty is the 
only place in town playing bur- 
lesque. Oscar Dane's house will re- 
main open all summer. 



Forest Park Highlands will open 
lis season May 8. 



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SENSATIONAL ECCENTRIC DANCED 

Late Feature of the Ziegf eld "Follies" 




Just Finished 28 Weeks Headlining 
the Best Cinema Theatres. 

RETURNING to STANLEY 
THEATRE, PHILADELPHIA, 
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