Variety 1924-11-12: Vol 76 Iss 13

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Published Weekly at 164 West 46th St., New York, N. ¥. by Variety, Inc. Annuai subscription $7. Single copies 20 cents, Entered as second class matter December 22, 1906, at the Post Office at New York, N. Y., under the Act of March 3, 1879. — NEW YORK CITY, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1924 56 PAGES: OL. LXXVI. No. 13 HORISTER BECOMES DIVA "CLOWN BATTLE” ON BROADWAY } | “HE” AND “LOVER OF CAMILLE” seth Films Now Exhibiting——Each Recalls Great Pantomimists, Serverin and Slivers—“He” Might Have Been Sliver’s Life Story 4 > 2 \Broadway is having a “clown” ’ this week. in the - picture juses. At the Capitol with “He ho Gets Slapped” Lon Chaney is : white faced hero of the story, Bhile at the Piccadilly is Monte ue as Beburau; the tlown-hero, in adadptation of thé play of; that é@ which for the screen has been amedad “The Lover of Camille.” om all angles it would appear at for the country at large the arner Bros. has the best ‘draw- {Continued on page 50) PANHANDLERS ON SMALL TIME panhandlers are their way into CHICAGO WITH NEW TITLE First Attempt for Big City — Business Men Lend Support Chicage, Nov. 11. The Chautauqua has invaded Chi- cago! Under the name “Uptown Concert Series,"’ extending for six weeks, the Redpath Chautauqua and Lyceum Bureau is sponsoring a series of singerS and artists in a large arm- ory here. The ¢dingers and arti (Cont page | Professional fadually wending laudeville- via the amateur night ontests in the small time houses, hostly independents, throughout ©® country. The inued on mendicants have neither lity nor talent, but are. there ith a sympathy spiel in which @y chronicle their misfortunes to he audiences, reciting heart rend- n& tales and asking those out ront (6 assist them ‘in capturing he prize. money, much de- nds upon it The 1udiences ith the “beggars” getting prizes over | CMally try, eir trouble LLIAN GISH BIOGRAPHY | OST $1,500—NOT PAD ress Agent Wrote Story to Have Been “Authored” by Gish Girl’s Mother as so fall the} that | for | "gettin Musicale as Substitute for Sabbath Services entries bi rin nothing ablish at the Criterion, New York, with ar orchestra of 90. Zure is a former opera producer and is now connected with the Par- amount theatres in New York. His Sunday morning concerts are ris- associated from his picture house work. The men composing his or- chestra give their services free. They are not only from fhe picture houses: with which Zuro is asso- (Continued on page | 50) Lewis F. Levinson, press agent r the Benny Leonard pictures, has stituted suit in City Court, New s0rk, for $1,500 against Lillian Gish Mench Samuel Schwartzman, at- Py, alleging that amount due B biography which he wrot2 of fi Picture star. he rding FAMILY RATE Ind., Nov Lowell, 11, The Grand, pictures, is for Saturday night crowds with a 50-cent rate for the entire family. The regular scaie is 19-cents for children and 25 for adults. to Levinson’s com- Be ‘ (Continued on page 52) CHAUTAUQUA IN (Copyright, 1924, by Variety, Inc.) SATURDAY (Nov. 15) - PROBABLE FOOTBALL WINNERS - AND PROPER ODDS By SID SILVERMAN GAMES Vale-Princeton..... Dartmouth-Cornell Pennsylvania-Penn State Harvard-Browna Columbia- Army Pittsburgh-W. & J Notre Dame-Nebraska WINNERS Princeton Dartmouth Penn ‘State Predictions based on fair weather (Story on page 35) FIRST CHINESE RESTAURANT TO REACH BANKRUPTCY COURT Bamboo Garden- on Broadway Owes $53,000—In- vestment of $88,000—Chinese Waiters as Part- ners Through Stock Purchases SUNDAY CONCERTS FREE TO PROFESSIONALS Josiah Zuro Giving Noon- Time} rics . | ora ol $ i by ; 93 pulling | lone week (current), at the Forrest.'| | big iat a |DEMPSEY, $41,000.20. AT LOEW'S STATE S. Dist Court in New ate, charge of the Bamboo a. oe 8S, @ Chinese restaurant in | the basement of 1680 Broadway, New York. As far any theatrical jattorney is aware it is the first | time in this country a restaurant | wholly operated by Chinese has gotten into the bankruptcy courts. as —_——_— Exceeded -Previous Top by $12,000 Bamboo Gardens about 53,000, it ret (Continued on The wes it present debts accumu- opened. Dec- page 4%) i since ently ‘|Former Actor Re-elected 28,157, held iwrence, Masg 11. over $12,000. Admi ns t i rf 000 were sold on the sé lays | Congressman William P, Connery, {including Election ff the Seventh Congressional Dis- Since the Tang trict, a former actor, was re-elected made some years ago, the State’s| by an overwhelm{ing majority over stale has been increased. It. now | his Republican opponent. Politicians charges 50 cents at night and showmen in this section attrib- cents day time. Saturday, ute the congressman-actor’s great and holidays the scale is personal triumph in a Republican year to his methods of campaign- Nov Day) uay record was and 35} Sunday cents nights, and 60 cents matinees Dempsey gave three performances | ing. | oC iv (Cc ontinued on page 59) | Connery worked for re-election |in a manner befitting his old pro- At each rally as pre- eded by 2 vocal quart as the “Comnery Quartet.” In but | dition, Congressman Connery strong on the appeal to the the,! stuff, cracking about many most of them new ones, of political lore. Hampden’ s Record Advance | {23° Philadelphia, Nov. 11. Walter Hampden is playing opened Monday to as gale ever recorded | office, $32,000 The star Zest advance local box too is bits | a& scant two months before she By Using Show Tricks) known | ad- went | audience Iroc 1OKCS J | JOAN RUTH MAKES OPERA-VIN THE DREAM GIRL’ Sang with Shubert Musical in One Number and Was Unprogrammed — Now Holds Five-Year Contract with. World’s Greatest Opera Company—Debut im “Tales of Hoffman,” Singing Role of The Doll —Is Getting Twice the Usual Debutante Salary RISE IN TWO , MONTHS One of the fairy.stories of the Stage and operatic world came true last week at the Metropolitan when Joan tuth made her debut as Olympia (The Doll) in the Met's widely heraided: revival of Jacques Offenbach’s “Tales of Hoffman.” In mid-November .Miss Ruth is a principal of the Met. Less than h id member of “The (musical comedy) it sador with her work the singing of one been a minor Dream Girl” the Ambas ited to the Co bert show Miss Ruth had a ee inued. on lim- lonial tableaux diff fp COMPOSER KEPT OUT OF BECK’S OPENING The sudden insertion late week of Wilda Bennett as the lead of Martin Beck's first legit produc- tion, “Madame” Pompadour,” fre- placing Hope Hampton, was a sur- prise to Broadway, also those Philadelphians in on the know, yet the insistent reports from showmen who lamped the operetta in Philly (Continued on page 51) iast COSTUMES Who will make your next ones? Those who have bought from us say— BROOKS COSTUME CO. 1437 Broadway Tel. 5560 Penn. { W. Y. City Laue 1 1,090 Costumes for Rental

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j : , : A D4 b ‘ 2 5 PARR ARB a BOS A RRR ate Oma ree Tt CABLE ADDRESS, VARIETY, LONDON 8 St. Martin’ s Place, Trafalgar Square FOREIGN 4) diggee ne Sona = ‘—_ VARIETY’S LONDON OFFICE Werlnesday, November 12, 1924) 4 2096-3199 Regent Sha. ih hw Fey FINES AND IMPRISONMENT FOR “NUDE GIRLS” IN PICTURE Versailles Judge “Squares” for Film-Making—Trade | Wore Stage Costumes Jealousy Suspected Silly Arrests—Women Versailles, Nov. 11. Judgment given Thursday in the matter of the “Scandal Film,” so- called, was that the three Casino dancers accused of posing nude for a picture befined 50 francs, each, and Kreisler, of the producing firm, be fined 100 francs, with a month’s imprisonment added. Leniency was extended, ¢aid the court, through the prisoners being first offenders. Last July, after producing views for a picture in the park here, or- ders were sent to arrest the pro- ducers and players on the frontier; on the belief they were Germans. Complaints had been made by par- ties (who did not appear at-the trial) that girls had been photo- graphed naked:and the film was to be used for anti-French propaganda. As a matter of fact, the producer and principals were Austrians, ana the girls who had appeared in light . attire were supers, engaged from the Casino de Paris. They wore the same costumes as they do in the present revue. ; Proceedings having been. com- menced, the authorities, hot knowing. how to wriggle out of the case with- out disagreeable ‘criticism some of the offenders were brought to ‘trial, viz., Kreisler & Fleck (Austrian pro- ducers), and Miles. Diana, Saval, Leduc and Marialis, Gancers of the Casino de Paris. Proceedings against Austrian dropped. Counsel for the defendants made sarcastic comment of the zeal shown by the authorities and wanted to know why a complaint had never been filed against the Casino de Paris management for the past six months. Antoine, the French critic and for- mer theatrical manager, -deplored this case as leading to reciprocity against French: artistes sojourning in Austria, the imprisonment of the producers and his troupe in July being most unjustified. It was feared that trade jealousy was the cause of the arrests. The story of German propaganda against France being used as an excuse; A big crow@ attended the trial, grinning at the caustic remarks of the defense. BERLIN OPERA BUY Berlin, Nev. 11. Volk’s Opera has been secretly buying up the control of the Deutsches Opcrahaus. A combination of the two opera houses is looked upon here as very probable and also advisable. four other film performers ‘were Piccadilly’. s New Grillroom Opens to Overflow at $10 London, Noy, 11, Ove 1,260 hundred seats were taken tonight (Armistice Day) at two guineas each (about $10). as cover with meal, for the opening of the new grillroom in the popular Hotel Pecadilly. For the first time here that is of the record an overflow happened at a cabaret, “Sinners” Ridiculous London, Nov. 11. “Sinners” revealed itself as a ridiculous melodrama upon inaugu- rating the new Fortune theatre Saturday. The play was derigjvely received. You feel at home at The PICCADILLY London’s Most Famous Hostelry Most Theatrical F as ee Here— And Like It. Cable Address, PROATIANT. LO, LONDON” Est. 1898 WILLIAM MORRIS AGENCY INC. Putnam Bidg., 1493 Broadway, New York Lackawanna 6940-1 wow YorB Chicago. 145 Angeles London Sydney . EOE Ree 2 EET STAGE BALLET IN LONDON CABARET —_ Transforming Trocadero Restaurant, London— “Coppelia” Dec. London, Nov. 11. A stage, with modern lighting equipment, is being installed in the grill of the: Trocadero restaurant. An old ballet -to run 30 minutes, “Coppelia,” will be produced there Dec, 8 by Charles B. Cochran. “A license has been granted by the London Common Council. None of the ballet will be per- formed upon the floor; éveryone en- gaged will be updn the stage. An orchestra before the stage will be in a sunken pit, and Gustavus Bac- arisas is designing the stage dec- orations. Cochran is after the best-known ballet dancers over here. FUTURE OPENINGS Paris, Nov. 11. “La Tendresse,” the last work. re- leased by Henri Bataille, will. be revived by Sylvestre at the Theatre da Vaudeville to replace “Les Ailes Brisees” after a month’s run. othe new piece by the actor, Tar- ride, to be produced ky E. Roze at the Daunou, is now almost ready for .public showing, to” substitute for the short revival of P. Geraldy and Robert Spitzer’s. “Si je Voula‘s,” “La Vie de Garcon” is to be. the titk of Felix Gancera'’s comedy; -in four tableaux, due shortly at the Athenee, where the revival of F. de Croisset’s romantic “Le Coeur Dis- pose” is holding on by a judicious distribution of half-price tickets. Lyons’ Becomes London’s All-Night Cabaret London, Nov. 11. House. restaurant, will inaugurate an policy. Lyons Corner in. the Strand, open all-night The big encouraged to try this experiment by their large feeding establish- ment in Piccadilly, where they serve a daily average of 2,500 meals after midnight. London caterers were — Good Winter Revue Paris, Nov. 11. Leon. Volterra’s winter revue at the Casino de Paris was presented last night ane ‘splendidly received. lt is probably the best all-round artistic production on a big scale how in Paris. The book is signed by A. Willemetz, Siint-Granier-and Jean Le Seyeux, Earl Leslie,. American dancer, and Boris Kniasieff -ar- ranged the dances. A Gower conservatory tableaux was excellent and Mistinguett, was featured, enthusiastically received. Others in the cast are Raimu, Boucot, Dutard and Saint Granier. DEATHS ABROAD Paris, Nov. 3. M. Cortez (Cortez-Hilda duetists), formerly stage manager of The- atre Femina, Lyons,’ Frante, died at Lyons, aged 52 years, following an operation. : Hilaire Larramet, 48, French painter. Henri Col, French song writer, died of cancer in a Paris hospital, Mme. Albert Blondel, wife of di-- rector of Erard Piano Mfg. Corp., I, Jean Middleton, wish to announce that I start this week on my fifth consecutive tour of the Orpheum circuit and that I will be “AT HOME” in Seattle Xmas week with Paw and Maw, out in my own cot- tage on Lake Washington. ‘En route I am ‘playing golf daily, and doing a bit: in Frank Van Hoven’s act; and if.I Keep on learning to talk, which seems so easy now, I'll kick myself for all the money I’ve spent on my dancing, and my singing. Of course, I can’t kick about the “violin” les- sons, as Dad paid for them and Maw made me take ‘em. New dresses, new music, and LEARNING to talk and getting LAFFS. JEAN MIDDLETON: ‘U. 8 A—EDWARD’S. KELLER England—LEON ZEITLIN P,; S.-—Next year, new act by Walter ‘\ Winchell. 2a. P.: S—Peoria: where’ Van first met Bob Murphy... I hope:I see ‘more of him this time than I did last, and in this, I know Jerry joins me, Week of Nov. 9—Orpheum, Kansas City, Mo. MUSIC HALLS IN LONDON LICENSE —_——_—_—__—_—. Previously Could Not Sell Liquor London, Nov. il. The London .County Conncil Ras voted in favor of granting liquor licenses to seventeen music halis, formerly barred from the privilege. The late entrants to secure of- ficial permits include the — Pins- bury, Kilbuns and Shepherd's Bush. These theatres will now be licensed upon application to local justices who are unlikely to offer any opposition. “FIRST KISS” HIT London, Nov. 11. William “Wilson’s “First Kiés” production at the Oxford last night is a hit. Wildly acclaimed by the first nighters, there was but one verdict. After completing its London run, the show will go to New York to appear under the direction of the Shuberts. SOLAR GETS OVER London, Nov. 11. Yesterday at the Alhambra (vaudeville) Willie Solar (Ameri- can), without prior booking, cold without one hand clap. At the close he finished to tre- mendous applause and many curtain calls. opened CYCLIST SEVERLY INJURED Paris, Nov. 11. A report from Lille states Otty Riegert, cyclist, while performing at the Casino de Lille (France) fell 25 feet, from his machine during his balaneing act and was Severely hurt. . Armistice Mats.in Paris. * Paris, Nov. 11. Special matinees this afternoon in celebration of the Armistice An- niversafy, a public holiday, brought capacity houses all over the city died im Paris. E with threatening weather, SELLING CHOCOLATES IN LOBBY, if __ ENGLISH ADMISSION TAX TES London Manager Trying It Next Week at Shafte bury for ’“Toni’”—Claims: Cabarets: Give Away Entertainment Without rayne Tax DIVIDENDS OF LONDON’S VAUDE BOOM Theatrical Firms’ Declara- tions Range From 5 ~ to 20 Per Cent. London, Nov. 3. The promised vaudeville boom is having an influence of dividends which have not been so bad as some people have tried to make out. For instance, the London Theatres of Varieties are to pay a dividend. of 5 percent for the past year. At the deciding meeting it was also deter- mined to carry forward the useful sum of $488,210 odd. In addition to a reserve sum of $500,000 the mort- gages and charges on this company have been reduced during the past few years by something like $2,- 500,000, The report for the year, in- cluding the statements on swubsid- iary houses,. shows a profit of. $530,905, to which must be added a halance brought. forward, making altogether a sum of $1,033,125. The. Variety Theatres Controlling (Continued on page 52) Honest _'Women with _ Husbands. Are No Riot ‘Paris, Nov. 11. Georges Rivollet’s fivc-act play, originally; named “Tu Aimeras,” but changed to “Tu. Ne “Tueras Point,” was tried at the Ambigu Comique by Maurice Lehmann Fri- day with fair results. The plot concerns a nihilist’s re- formation, discountenancing mur- der. The cast includes’ Saillard, Lamy, F. Fabre, Croizeau, Asselin, Jacquelin: and the: Mmes. Margel, Suzanne Niveite and Barsange. Roger Karl did not open with the piece. Another play to premier was “Le Tour du Monde d’une Midinette” at the Theatre des Folies Dramatiques the day before. V. Larbey is the author of this musical comedy ac- corded a dubious reception. The script is of three seam- stresses, who honestly tour the world without funds and find hts- bands. Mlle. Montange heads the cast. “Mask sad Face” Failure In Provinces; Taken Off London, Nov. 1i. The production of “The Mask and the Face” has keen closed in the provinces. It was an outright fail- ure. “The Mask and the Face,” an adaptation from the Italian, lasted two weeks on Broadway, produced by Brock: Pemberton, with William Faversham starred. Two adaptations in English of the Luigi Charlelli were made, by Bailey Fernole and Somerset Maugham. The Fernole version was played in New York and it is understood this version was the one employed for the English produc- tion. Hotel Signs Delysia London, Nov. 11. Delysia, at $2,500 a week a will open at the Piccadilly Hotel (about) Nov. 24, for eight weeks. London, Nov. 11, Commencing Monday, November 17, Tommy Daw, manager for Jack Buchanan in “Toni,” at the Shaftes bury (London) intends’ gelling boxe of chocolates in the lobby. The chocolates will be so'd at the box office scale, with each purchase receiving a free tiéket of — sion to the theatre. Daw claims that through | thi procedure it will he unnecessarysfor the Shaftesbury to account to ,th government for re:eip.s, and thettb the..entertainment tax wil- ' evaded. - & An argument is set up a: the manager that cabarets in -Lendon sell food and give entertainment, fre without becoming liabfe to thé‘taxe He @laims a paralle] between th¢ : two. “If Daw goes throtigh with i 1 will. be for a test. AH of the ton don legit houses will follow, if suc cessful. 4 Jewish Guild Meeting This week’s meeting of the Jew ish Theatrical Guild will be held Thursday (Nov. 13) ‘ \eveningty at! 11:15 at the Shubert theatre on West 44th street. The meeting will be an open one for men and women, members and friends. SAILINGS Reported throtigh Paul Tausiz’’@ > Son, 104 East 14th = street, New] York: Nov. :18 (New York to Hamibure), Bruno,and Erna Weise, Alfited Hesse, Little Pippifax, Mrs. Edwin Schubert, , Edwin,.:-Jr., and’ Bisa Schubert (Albert Ballin). Nov. 18 (New York-to Paris), Eu- gene .Yerheyn, Gladys..and Venus (La Bourdanis) Nov. 18 (San Francisco to Syd- ney) Tom Brown and Six Brown Brothers (Niagara). Nov. 18 (San Francisco to Syd- ney) Lesiie Barrie, Helenor Bevas (Sierra). Nov. 15 (Paris to New York), Fanny Ward, Jack Déan (Paris). Nov. 12 (New ‘York to London), Harrett Bennett (prima donna who will sing the leading role in “Sometime” in London); Mrs. Flora L, Bennett; Mme. Karen Bramsen (author of “Tiger Cats’) (Mauretania). Nov. 12 (London to New York) Morkin and company of dancers (3) (Homeric). Nov. 19 (London to New York) a ea es ae Rosalie Stewart, George Kelly, Florence Kelly (Majestic). , Nov. 8 (New York to South America) Mrs. Frank Morgan, § Mary McLaren, film star, and hus- 4 band, Col. J. H. Young (De Grasse): } Nov. 8 (New York to London) } Basil Dean (Majestic). ; Nov. 8 (New York to Paris) Ellen Tillie Meadows, Theresa West (De Grasse). Nov. 8 (London to New York), Doris Paxton, Greta Fayne (Aqui- | tania). Noy, 4 (London to New York) Nita Naldi (Leviathan). Nov.. 4 (London to New York) Rudolph Valentino, Jackie Coogan (Leviathan). Nov. 4 (New York to London), John Barrymore (Berengaria). Nov. 1 (London to New York), Betty Ross Clarke, Madame D’Al- veraz, Signor Spadaro, Margaret Roberts, Donald Sawyer (Maure- tania). —— — "THE NEW LADY BABBIE PEGGY O’NEIL | starring in a revival of = | Sir James M. Barrie’s vf “TH LITTLE MINISTER” LONDON ADDRESS—VARJETY. | —— TELEPHONE ENDICOTT 9920. THE TILLER DANCING SCHOOLS OF AMERICA, Inc. TEMPORARY ADDRESS 225 West 69th Street NEW YORK. JOHN TILLER * President: _ MARY READ Secretary Ip isectors MARY READ RENE TODD Attorney NATHAN — \ May Thr Tile to Cor AMU: Many Congre amuse! tion la touch | legitim tented sidered sympat least, © Ther measu! tion w last gs posed copyri: Sunda: ent t: phase seemin share all of rect t: in re: that p equall, tries f a dire: Amt porter — Mis For Pol Ta» Vat Bur Edi Leg Bro Spc Sto Pict Out Cir Cal On Rac Ins Ne Bill Ob Co: Bu Let

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9 ; 1% em ber ' Jae aftes boxe at th hase dis ‘thi rysfor O sth ereb 1... be y ‘them endon it fre 6 ‘ta Ke § nthe) it it Lon« ‘ ng Jew held gy at ‘e On omen, Syd- 3evasy ork), 3). don), who 3 in Mrs.4 rarely ats’’) Tork) @ neers i rork) Celly, south rgan, hus-3 sse). don) Re aris) j sresa ork), .qui- ork) 7 ork) ogan 10n), desc be November 12, 1924 POLITICS VARIETY 3 {CONGRESSIONAL 0 ourioo + } MANY CHANGES BY ELECTIONS LAal WEEK Dallinger of Mass., Friend of Show Business, Defeat- ed-—Hays Bill for Pictures May Find Easier Sailing —Sunday Closing Issue Through New Congress— | Senator Capper of Kansas _Depended Upon—Bloom of New York Mighty Fac- tor, Though Weakened Thru Democratic Losses— Tilson of Conn. May Go to Senate — Important Copyright Measures —_— AMUSEMENT TAX OFF? Variety Bureau, Washington, Nov. 11. Many changes will take place in Congress that will vitally effect amusements as a result of the elec- tion last week. Pending b.lls that touch every phase of the industry, legitimate, vaudeville, pictures or tented attractions, willbe con- sidered in the main by men whose sympathies are unknown, ‘or, at least, partially so. There were four outstanding measures left for future considera- tion when Congress completed its last session. These are the pro- posed changes in the now existant copyright laws, Federal censorship, Sunday closing and the .ever-pres- ent tax question. In the latter phase amusements have always seemingly carried mere than the?r share of the burden. Possibly not all of it what could be termed di- rect taxation, but the government, in realizing from such taxes as that placed on admissions, “cut in” equally as effectively on the i:ndus- tries final count up as were the tax @ direct one. Dallinger Defeated Amusements lost a staunch sup- porter in the defeat of Frederick ‘oa a be INDEX — | Of Pages This !ssue Miscellaneous ........... 1 1] Foreign ....... cadena 2-3 Politics ....... buenscdese 3 Wax Returns: ss sciscoccce 4 Wedevlle sic vcieccocsene O68 Burf®@sque ...... Ste niek 10 Editorial! SE en ep 9 SME Sc keaeocaGess 11-16 Broadway Reviews ...... 16 SINE 75 aig-a'u die 3.0's hae dea 35 IN o.wiks = 000 bane be0 64 tis 13 POO 3. Vice woes 60k ewes 18-26 Picture Reviews....... 24-25-26 Outdoor Amusements.... 3 SNE «0a k Sate Chie 08 Kase 34 DI ib ik thw ves 4:4. d a herolned 27-322 es cal sistemas Singh 32 Opera and Concert....... 17 PE 5k i 2 balxOiiew.bes ce 27 Inside Stuff— So Sen at tae riley eee 9 Vaudeville ...... rae ‘ 9 PIGemPGO 6s Seiwa succes e% 26 New Act Reviews........ 36 Bills next week...... ~...38-39 oe EES Se Hee eer 40 Correspondence ......... 41-48 Burlosque Routes........ 44 ec ae). Se Sanna eat 45 Died - Ja THE TELLER SCHOOLS | OF DANCING 143 Charing Cross Road LONDON Director, JOHN TILLER W. Dallinger, former representative from Massachusetts, who ran for the Senate and was defeated. As chairman of the house committee on education, Mr. Dallinger’s views on censorship were firmly esiab- lished when Representative Up- shaw’s censorship bill got. to Mr. Dallinger’s committee last season it rested there most peacefully, al- though every church organization in the country tried to get some action. on it. ‘ Dallinger’s defeat leaves the chairmanship of this committee in the hands of Daniel A. Reed of New York... Mr. Reed is inclined toward censorship, although showing in the past a _ rather friendly attitude toward pictures. This switch has changed the en- tire_aspect on Upshaw’s bill, and the censorship fight will undoubted- ly, it is believed here, be the big- gest issue of the coming year. Another phase presents itself in the defeat of Mr. Dallinger—the Hays bill to amend the copyright laws. This bill was introduced by the representative from Massachu- setts. His name given a certain impetus to the measure that pos- sibly no other member could have demanded for it at that time. It is safe to surmise that the Hays organization were prepared for just such an emergency as Mr. Dallin- ger’s defeat, and much interest will be manifested in the Hays plan, which admittedly is for the pic- tures, and the pictures alone, and how it is to be now ‘handled. Sunday Closing No measure has been introduced for a national Sunday closing—the church organizations not believing that necessary, They want to close up the District of Columbia alone, that is, on the surface, taking away the national aspect from their fight, they being! fully convinced that should their local efforts be crowned with success that several states will follow suit. At the request of these organizations a Sunday clos- ing bill for the district was intro- duced last session by Senator L. Heisler Ball, of Delaware. Senator Ball has been eliminated and this leaves Senator Wesley L. Jones, of Washington, slated for the cha'‘r- manship of the District of Colum- bia committee ‘Senator Jones, however, is chairman of the com- merce committee, and this opens up the way, should Senator Jones not desire to handle two such important assignments, to Senator Arthur Capper of Kansas, who was re- elected. Senator Capper O. K. If the cemmittee is lined up with Senator Capper at its head then amusements will score a deciided victory, as the Kansas senator | te remove ' clearly demonstrated his attitude toward amusements when he pre- pared and the burden of the ad- mission tax. The senator has been “rather quiet” on this Sunday clos- ing proposition, but observers here have O. K.’d him as “friendly” to those opposed to the measure. Over in the House Sunday clos- introduced the first bill4 CAPT. MAINES IS WALDO'S “YOUNG MAN’. Tells Story of Coolidge League and Jolson Pittsburgh, Nov. 11. The “young man” of former Police Commissioner Rhinelander Waldo’s testimony before the Senate Com- mittee investigating campaign ex- penses in an effort to show the ex- istence of an enormous “slush fund,” who was mysteriously referred to by the investigators because he -— Lampert, who is head of the power- ful patents comm.tte:>, which has been considering tue copyright situation, the member from Wis- consin raay try to “dodge’ she as- signment. This leaves the question of Sunday clasing in the House very much “up in the air.” Jchn Q. Tilscn, of Conrecticut, has been a »nowerful ally of amuse- ments on tax maiiers in tl.e House ways and means -ommiitee. Now, however, Mr Tilson has announced his candidacy for the sest left va- cant in the Senate due to tha death of Frank B. Brandegee. Shwuld Mr. Tilson be elected te the Senate this viii bring an “urknown” into the Vays and meurs committe, whe, should his sympathies not be with amusements, would give added strength to those who have all ready stated that “amusements should pay the bills.” Sol Bloom a Factor The return of Sol Bloom will be a mighty factor for all branches of the industry, although after the new Congress comes in, that elected to take office on March 4, the ef- fectiveness of “the Theatre’s Con- gressman” thay be lessened consid- erable, as it now looks as if the Republicans will have complete control, with the balance of power entirely taken away from the “in- surgent group,” which had shown their friendliness to Mr. Bloom in his contest for his seat by casting their votes for him. ‘Mr. Bloom has many méasures pending that will be of great value to amusements if enacted. His personal popularity in Congress will be a big point in getting fav- orable action on his measures, it is believed here. The consensus of opinion in Washington has it that President Coolidge will not call an extra ses- sion March 4. In some quarters st is believed that the appropria- tion bills to finance the government will require the full time of the session, which is a _ short one. Others, though, are equally as posi- |}at work, | the | will be tive that these measures can be done away with during the month of December alone. The house ap- propriations committee is already they held their first meet- sterday (Monday), and Chair- Madden has stated that all of various departmental measures ready when Congress con- ing y' man | venes. Mr. Madden has also stated | that he is going to look for “un- expended surpluses” and cut ac- cordingly, with recommendations ing will face another, change in ; line-up. Stuart F. Reed, of W. Va., |chairman of the committee han- dling the district’s affa.rs, was noi jup for re-election. This leayes Frederick N. Zihlman of Maryland, |next in order for the head of the |'committee, with Florian Lampert, of Wisconsin, to follow. Mr. Zihl- i man is chairman of the labor cor 'mittee, a big assignment, and he| may not wish to have two. such! propositions to face, althougn com- ing from an adjoining state, with much of the legislation effecting the district touching many residents cf Maryland, may ca‘'tse him to “tackle both jobs.” Zihiman has always been most friendly to amusements, even as far back as his days in the Marylend state 4egisiature. Should the assignment go. to es The “Best Obtainadte Insiruction ~~ Special Rowtines Created TUDIOS OF | 1841 B’way (Ent. on 60th St.) N.Y. Phone Columbus 3560 Write for Art Booklet ““F”’ that this money be returned to the taxpayers. Amusement Tax Off? Another phase that -should 9e gratify:ng is the estimated surplus for the current month, which, it is WED VAYBURH STAGE DALICNG | stated, will exceed $300,000,000. When tax re-adjustment comes up | amusements should benefit in many > | ways with all possibilities. poiriligg | to the repeal of the ent: re amuse- | ment tax. | Now that the election has passed | there has been what officials here “a gratifying rebound” mani- fested in industry throughout the entire country; this should be re- term could not be identified, announced his identity here in Pittsburgh Sat- “urday and related the true story of how the “pilgrimage” was arranged without the aid of the Republican party. The “young man” of the investi- gation is Capt. George H. Maines, newspaper and baseball man of Flint, Mich., who stated that it was he who first approached Col. Waldo to finance the trip and who braught Al Jolson to the Colonel. Incident- ally, Capt. Maines declared he was ready to testify to the story that follows before a Senate investi- gating committee or any other in- vestigating committee. “I did not realize,” Capt. Maines said, “that Cof. Waldo was having so much trouble at the investiga- tion because he could not remember me until I read the story in Variety. “It was I who arranged the trip, and it was Col. Waldo who paid the expenses. “Meeting Al Jolson one day in front of the Ritz theatre, I asked him if he was going to repeat his support of the Republican ticket as he did four years ago. He said he was, and had been considering it for some time, but he added that, as he had about $150,000 invested in the ‘Ritz Revue,’ he didn’t have time to reorganize personally the Harding - Coolidge Theatrical League. Other Leagues *T agreed to do the work, co- operating with all of the theatrical people interested in joining the re- organized Coolidge-Dawes Theat- rical League. At that time there was a. Davis-Bryan Theatrical League, of which Wilton Lackaye was named president. They had a publicity director, I understand. There was a La Follette-@Vheeler Theatrical League, too, but neither of these organizations gained many members nor accomplished much, I was informed. “Members of the profession were invited to join the Coolidge-Dawes League, and I personally called on several, reporting the progress to Al Jolson each night. "I went to Col. Waldo and asked him if he would finance the actors’ trip. He told me to return the next day and he would let me know then. This I did, and I went to Jolson, and together we met Col. Waldo and agreed upon a date sat- isfactory to them both. Jolson was asked by one of his friends, not Col. Waldo, to write a song, the same as he had done four years ago. He wrote it in his automobile while driving to one of the World Series games, I understand. “Nobody was paid any money for organizing the league. The small expense incurred during the month preceding the trip I personally paid. [ also gave all of my time to the work. This was my contribution to the Republican party. I expected no salary, as Jolson knows. He paid me nothing, nor did Col. Waldo. Nobody ‘Was Paid “No actress or actor received any remuneration, ner was this idea ever offered to anybody, any organ- ization, or any pelitical party, as was inferred at the Senatae hearing. It was simply the expression of honest and sincere stage folks to show their friends and other mem- bers of the profession’ that they be- lieved in the Republican party and in Mr. Coolidge. Al Jolson is a Republican, always has been one, and is proud efit. He wasn't afraid to let the world know this, either.” That is the story that Capt. Maines maintains is the true his- tory of the circumstances surround- ing the “pilgrimage.” Referring to the testimony offered by Gilson Gardner, Washington. newspaper man and La Follette supporter, to “REINHARDT SITUATION Reports Concerning Vienna The- atre Continue—Actors Dissatisfied Vienna, Nov. 3. Owing to the partial collapse of Camillo Castiglioni, financing the Josephstadt players, it is rumored Max Reinhardt’s Vienna stage is in a precarious condition, although he ‘has denied the supposition. It appears some difficulty was found in paying October salaries ‘and the situation for this month is expected to be worse. Disappoint- ment, felt by some of the players, is mentioned as part of the trouble, the staff complaining the manager seldom visits the theatre and ap- parently takes little interest in his local enterprise. Some of the actors who left the Burg-theatre to join Reinhardt are planning to return to the former stage when current contracts term- inate, there having been a satisfac- tory increase of salaries at the Burg. German Film, U. S. Cast, Indifferently Received Berlin, Nov. 11. “Garragan,” the first German film to be made with an American cast, met with but a fair reception. Carmel Myers, Julanne John- ston and Edward. Burns did not im- press. as they should have, princi- pally because of the inadequate di- rection of Wolff, who was also the author of the scenario. The story is not suited for Amer- ican ‘consumption. PREPARING ““JUST MARRIED” London, Nov. 11. “Just Married” .(American-Jules Hurtig) will play a fortnight in the provinces before opening Dec. 15 at the Comedy, London. Lynn Overman, Vivian Martin, with Cliff Stork as producer, are now over here for the play. LANG TAKES OPTION London, Nov. 11, Matheson Lang has secured an option upon Temple Thurston‘s “Judas,” to be produced by repertory players Nov. 24 at the New Theatre, unless the verdict of the press is unfavorable. English Dancers for Errol Show London, Nov. 11. On the \“Aquitania,” Nov 8, sailed Doris Paxton and Grea Fayne, dancers, engaged for the Leon Errol new show, to rehearse in New York. Leon Errol is now in Holly ‘ood, playing his original role for the film version of “Sally.” the effect.that he believed the people who offered La Follette the support of the theatrical profession for $59,- 000 were the same people who con- ducted’ the now “Famous Forty’ party, Capt. Maines said that it was false and untrue. “When Gilson Gardner testified he believed the people who offered La Follette ‘the support of the theat- rical profession for’ $50,000," Capt. Maines said, “‘were the same people who conducted the now ‘Famous Forty’ party headed by: Jolson “and John Drew to breakfast at the White House, he testified to some- thing he know nothing about.” Capt. Maines did not deny that Gardner was approa hed by a rep- resentative of a “syndicate,” but said that hé knew nothing about it. payable to us as Trustee. Why not consider the Insurance in Trust? our Trust Department. | flected in “takings” at the box of- ficas Brendway at 41st A LIFE INSURANCE TRUST. WHAT IS IT? 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a COMPILATION OF NAMES AND AMOUNTS OF INCOME TAXPAYERS AS REPORTED AMONG MANY OTHERS IN THE DAILIES IN THE PAST WEEK

. Henry OSE cance cscctsessce Victor L. Schertzinger...... John M. Mtal. ci sad sccaces L. R. Comer. ccccccccecsecsce Walter Hiers ..ccccsccscccer Walter Loudon eeereeeeeeee Harold Horne eeeeeeeceeces ds Alice Terry Ingram........« EB. D. Gs cack i 6 vendee ba ben Trene Denny .....+-sseseees Barbara West eee eeereeesee Earl Miller eeseeeeeeeseeeee ee N. G. BPO. coticcocessveds Lee Kind eeeeeeseeeeereseee Sid Grauman eeeeeeeeeeeeee Helen Warne «..cccccsecsers Reginald Denny eeeareeeseee June Day eee erases eeeeneeee Virginia Wray eeeeeeeeeraeeee Mary AldeM io. scscccicvecess Roy G.. Miller.....eseseee 79 R. M. Converse....cessosses Mae. Buse «oe vccapecsccccsve Jack Dillon ......ssceeee+ 90 Alam: FIA: 6% odencascveece ae Earl F. Metcalfe.......... 47 Robert Stevenson .....-ee4- Frank H. Woodruff......... George Whiting and Sadie ORG nnn s cuctact Ralph Singleton Grace Darmand ....ccscccce Charles M. Conlon.......e-+e Frank E. Woods. Katherine V. Purcell......« Conway Tearle . ate eeeeeene James G. Metklejohn....... Mary Korman .......cccecece Harry E. Little...... eevvasé Kenneth D. Mitcheli........ Arthur H. Rosson....... ‘CHICAGO the Gus Kahn, prolific issue. To have stated, since it might arouse counting to the government.

Roy Mack (producer)...... Ethel Robinson (fairs) PITTSBURGH John P. Harris Harry Davis au (A Eugene L. Connelly Dennis A. Harris John B. Reynolds George Seibel (author) Allan Davis Louis K. Sidney Christine Miler Barney Dreyfuss George Jaffe (burlesque).. Harry Davis, (Enterprises) V. Danny Nirella ‘music).. Morris G. Levy (attorney). May Beegle (concert) Hubert Osborne (author) Nathan Friedbere ‘vheatre owner) Bids ce & ee ene Frank Maggio ‘music) Harry Greb. (puzilist) iy W. B. McKetchnie (baseball) Forbes Field. Co. (baseball) CLEVELAND Robert J. Bulkley, owner of Buckley Bldg. ‘Allen the- atre) Clemson. yall) (basel

Irene Franklin Green........ 1,008 The opening of the books to the press of the Third District by Tax J. Gordon ... “Groody (i 2,048 KEY TO INCOME TAX Collector Anderson revealed the| Mrs. Louise Groody c- hoon pu aes Total tax Total tax tax payments of the majority of| Ge) --.1sssrrssesrereeee As of net before 25% after 25% ‘H income. reduction. reduction. Times square theatrical enterprises and $100 $75 and individuals. Hotel Wellington ........... 7,849 yi oo 330 The fc-lowing key to the income | Howells Cine Equipment Co., 8000 340 255 tax riddie for figuring vut the tax- ENG. ccccccccccccswesescecse 4,043 10,000 520 390 able inccmes of pertons whose 1923 | William F. Hoppe...,....... 392 «12/000 720 540 tax returns have been published is | Wélls Hawks ~.....eseseeeees 200 14,000 940 ' 705 appendei in the adjoining box. Bydie. Hoyt, .as vaccvvcsecoecs 20 16,000 1,180 . 4 Quotations follow, of interest to | Hotel Hamilton Corp..,..... 3,528 15008 ee oe the show business: Hardman, Peck & Co....... 18,424 aa 08 3040 +630 A James K. Hackett ......+-+ 885 24.600 2'380 17385 Algonquin Hotel Co..........$ 5,449} Jascha Heifetz ...:.....+-. 2825/1 96'909 2°740 2,055 ‘Athens Hotel Co..........--+ .2,345| Anna Heifetz .........-:+++ 1,666 . 28,000 3,120 2,340 Ansonia Amusement Co., Inc. 2,592) H. M. Hanna, Jr......++++4+ 155,876 30,000 3,520 2,640 901/ L. C. Hanna, Jr..........4.- 152,155 32,000 3,940 2,955 Anderson-Price Co. ..... G. P. Putnam’s Sons...... ~.«" 3,590 ad a Owen DaviS ,..-ceseceeesss hap Herbert J. Pennock........2. 643 Bugene J. Zukor .....-s00. 7,738 Bisie De Wolf .....:es+ass . , Paramount Enterprises, inc.. 13,833 % William H. Donaldson..... 1,039 | Pathe Exchange, Inc. ...... $1,161 ALBANY, N. . 3 E G. P: Putnam’s Sons ...... 12,952:| Robert W. Chambers ...... 20,995 Eliman Musical Art Co.....+. 6,271) Rose Ponselle ............+ 1,872 | Jules Eckert Goodman ..;.. 11,830 Maxine Elliott .......csess. 2,160 R Chauncey Olcott .......... 3,480 sain tong gases ten | Robinson Amusement Co..... 4,198 | Holbrook Blinn ............. 11,669 ee ae bess Co. j ‘at : Rich Brossen Hotel Co....... 11,903 —— TRUM cece ies, nase] Bueman. Age. Symebiny | = LOS ANGELES > ee ET EOL LET ; : Erdill Theatre Corp, 214 W. 4.613 |Sers! Rachmaninoff......... 7,769 oe Bennett Film Labo- 424 St........ BS A Tate Re ‘ Jas. B. Regan, Jr........... 1,174 ratorles .,..--- sss ecsneees $393 Educational Pictures Secur- Pathe xchange, inc. ..... 1323 Peter B Kyne (deceased)... 977 stles Corp. SUNS SASE NRO AARS 2,625 | award Royce ...., oe As 1,494 ote Lina Plays........ ; — Ritz-Carleton Hotel Co 3,724 ets st ee abies acts Sg qo iamheaggae PEs. sndiee Phe & Ricard’ & Ce. item 4.673 ore “9 pete Rais iia rat Charles Frohman, Inc. ..... 815 8 Roland Young ...j......... i Famous Players-Lasky Corp. 304,518 | Mark Spelgel Reality Corp.... 4,488) Juanita Hansen ............ 21 First National Pictures, Inc. 143,390 | Shapiro, Bernstein Co. Inc,...8,490dengary M. Beatty............ 7 Leopold Friedman ........ 1,950 | Joseph Schildkraut .i..5%.... ? “| Monté Carter .............. 9 Daniel Frohman ........... 1,495 | Anita Stewart Productions, © Thenas Wilkes ............ 87 G MS a fectie's ts anmeen ees bas 3,557 Richard Spier ..a he week act far =r tior

iz o « ————— 1; WHITING AND BURT IN CA Chicagy. Nov. il w t? . supper-room in the Crillo | opening next Tuesday. A four-piet bend will furnish the music. wit 211 | the acting getting a guaran 43 , against $1,50 cover. The room seats about 250. atres . SSSCHSHE SHS Seeeeeeee 473 Hi M. Hanna (Hanna the- atre eeeeeeen eeeeeeeeeeeeene 155,867 L. C. Hamma .cccacsceeseess 152,155 D. R. Hanna Saseeeeseeceee eee 9,582 Mc FEOMES wesc viecccctece 3,478 D. 8. Humphries ........+. 1,096 Johnny Kilbane, former pu- gilist eee ee eee See ee eee rt 818 David Olmstead (Winton... SS LRA hot TG ae James F. Royal (manager . MSU S) oo ccwcnpeseiivene 5 STE Nikolai Sokoloff (leader or- ... chestra) soen9 epresrevgs wewiahaNy ; and organization in New York ‘City | a sanitarium for the treatment of ~ :. tuberculosis, by William Morris, at N. Lowe > enstein, and Mr. Morris, who came -% by next year I hope to be able to © a benefit show will be given at the % man, of New York, who also attended § 7 | the opening. Local physicians have treate = m oe she was removed to her home] where her physie§ indefinite retiré#@ the week : another dancer added, but will} thie & Whiting and Burt have taken ove,

1 Milton Charles (organist). $444 | these organizations, Protestant 9 Congrecs Hotel........ Te: 84,458 | Guild, Catholic Guild, Jewish Guild, 7 i0es Lithographing Co.... 25,953| Episcopal Guild, together with the 7 Johnny Coulon,.......... ° 15;Friars, Lambs, Actors’ Fund of} Chicago National League. 6,066 | America, Equity, and N. V. A., will Chicago American League. 9,540 | be represented. Representatives of Charles A. Comiskey..... - 12,564; each of these guilds and organza- American Bond & Mort- tions will be named to assist in the CORK cide carb So am bebbeceal . 76,278| Presentation of the benefit performs @ Sherman Hotel..........e2 74,268} ance.” La Salle Hotel..........s. 69,943} Since 1920, when the Adirondacks Studebaker Theatre....... 282| Fund for the Tuberculosis was first” Morrison Hotel........6+. $3,203 | Originated by Edwin Mayer, of New @ | Benjamin Kahane (Orpheum)..$1,440| York, for the purpose of aiding Glen Burt (Keith office)...... 199 | Patients who were temporarily Chas. L. Carrell (vaudeville).. 1,046 | Without funds, severa) benefit pers Lester Bryant (Playhouse)... 150} formances have been given ‘both in Harry J. Powers. .........00. . 1,341| New York and at Lake Placid, for Ray West (treasurer)........ . 15| which many noted stars have do- | William Roche (manager).... 180 | ®4ted their services. John J. Garrity (manager)....- 51| Special apparatus needed in the | Rocco Vocco (Feist's)......... 121 | treatment of the patients was given Chas. C. Crowl (agent)....... 5| to the home through Harry. Motts- wey :, Grace Henry Breaks Down! + ee eee Sarees

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EX | i- 1. 4 uild City | me, t of © » at the Seve live the ilvio wen siOWe ame - | de- n of and le to - ners — hich @ ee @ . the sible t the © ‘arch © New > vhich © stant © tuild, 7 1 the d of = , will = es of inza- n the = forme 1dack = } first’ New iding rarily pers @ th in | i, for e doe n the given fotts- ended | have he in- many ceived work own nm ape leville 1 nov- & juring | . New a y and@ nsacky 9 th in=)% have | sis : treate| - home ® physie retiré#a , week™ ut will | thie 8 ignore be November 12, 1924 VAUDEVILLE Cm NR GE AOE Bt Yoo ta eee aS a ae +h eR, oe earner td ee Ss, SET ES set pene ai VARIETY 5 SPECIAL CONTRACT CLAUSES FOR ACTS IN “HIP POLICY” KEITH’S HOUSES Permits Management More Freedom in Handling x Turns Booked—Acts May Be Called for Re- hearsal Week Before Engagement +. ww Two new Clauses covering the Hippodrome policy in force at the Hippodrome, 81st Street, Alhambra One i & e Week and Royal, in New York, have been inserted by the Keith office in its _ wegular artists’ contract and will be Billy Hawthorne, vaudeville used for acts at those houses. booker, vouches for one “cof- The new clauses followed repeat- fee and cake” circuit per- ed trouble when acts were aSked to| | former’s bookings last week work with the house chorus or to as follows. Sunday night the delete portions of their routines to act played at a beefsteak; conform with the policies of the four Monday, aboard a battleship; houses, which only allow an act a Tuesday, at - as wedding: cértain es nape h Wednesday, at a hospital ben- gement to use the artist in an en-|| ot and Thursday at a fu- semble or after-piece with or with- LK = he sang some out the house chorus, and make it te C mit nck Quien eo necessary for the artist to report for bi k 3 rehearsal one week before opening Sweex. in the house, at a time designated by| \ ¢ the house, provided it doesn’t inter- fere with any other Keith playing dates. Several acts playing one of the four theatres where the Hippodrome policy is in effect have refused to change their act or allow the house chorus to break into their regular turn. When the management pressed the request, the artists pointed out the fact there was nothing in their contracts calling for such procedure. New Clauses The new clauses are: 14. The artist further agrees to omit any part or portion of the regular act and to permit the in- troduction therein of such addi- tional features, persons, materials, lyrics, music, librettos, or such other matter or thing in said act as the management may direct or desire, and in addition thereto the said artist further agrees to play and perform and/or to present his act or any part thereof in any en- semble or combination or together with one or more or all of the acts, artists or attractions as the man- agement may direct or desire. 15. The artist agrees to appear from time to time during the show at whatever time, spot or place the management designates, also to appear at the theatre at least one week before the engagement, and at such time as the management shall designate, for rehearsals, but not so as to interfere with their playing dates. Sherriil-Rose Settlement Differences between Evelyn Sher- rill and Bert Rose, former vaude- ville partners cropping up as to the ownership of the team’s former vehicle, “Dance Mania,” were set- tled out of court last week with Miss Sherrill discontinuing a civil action she had brought against Rose. Miss Sherrill, in her complaint, claimed to have invested $2,500 as half of the outlay spent for mate- rial, scenery and effects. When she decided to retire from the act she claimed a ‘verbal agreement with Rose wherein she was to permit him to use the effects and to split profits with her. Tanguay and Drama Eva Tanguay is ambitious to en- ter ghe drama. The vaudeville star has consulted with a Broadway manager to that end and is anxious to find a script along the lines of “The Girl from the Golden West.” Miss Tanguay has been in New York several weeks, going the rounds of the Broadway shows. KID McCOY’ 8 NEW COUNSEL Los Angeles, Nov. 11. Kid McCoy, who is to go on trial Dec. 9 for the murder of Teresa W. Mors last August, has decided that he wants new counsel. Cooper, Collins & Shreve will represent him instead of Geisler: & Devlin, chosen shortly after his ar- rest. No explanation for the change. was forthcoming Cassanelli-Nalli Two-Act A two-turf new to vaudeville and produced and staged by Herman NINE-YEAR-OLD DANCE Advertising Man in Céurt for Per- mitting Stage Appearance Harry A. Schulman, 22, adver- tising, 560 West 165th street, was held in $1,000 bail for further ex- amination when arraigned before Magistrate Renaud in West Side Court on a charge of permitting Shirley Herman, 9, 3905 Third ave- nue, to sing and dance during a performance of the “Juvenile Follies Revue” at Carnegie hall. Vincent Pissara, j superintendent of the Children’s Society, accom- panied by Agents Raderick and Mc- Carthy, attended the performance and said they saw about 150 chil- dren performing. During the course of the revue, Pissara said, the Her- man girl sang and danced. When the show had concluded Schulman was taken into custody. The Chil- dren’s Society contends that Schul- man violated the law when he per- mitted the girl to sing and dance. Pissara said children under 16 years old are permitted to have speaking parts but not singing or dancing. According to Pissara, Schulman has been arrested on three previous occasions for similar offenses. Schulman pleaded not guilty when he was arraigned and asked for an adjournment to properly prepare his case, Rs. GEORGE KILLED WHEN AUTO FELL 15 FT. Accident to Touring Troupers in Maryland ; Washington, Now. 11, A group of professionals working out of Washington by automobile through the nearby towns of Mary- land and Virginia had the wheel of their machine coWapse with the car rolling down a 15-foot embankment, causing the death of Mrs. William George of the company, she having jumped with the machine falling upon her. The car, driven by the dead woman’s husband, was en route to Frostburg, Md., when the accident occurred. The husband, Edward Blandy and Frank Varo, were caught under the machine. George and Blandy succeeded in crawling out, but' Varo is reported to have appeared ag _ hopelessly pinned down. Here Varo's profession stood him: in good stead. Being a contor- tionist, he managed to extircate himself. Passing motorists carried the troupers to a hospital, Mrs. George dying on the way. Crack Theatre Safe And Steal $1,300 Receipts Chelsea, Mass., Nov. 11. The safe in Gordon's Olympia The- atre on Broadway was broken open last week and $1,300, the money taken in at the Sunday perform- ance, stolen. The theft was com- mitted by thieves who hid in the theatre after the last evening per- formance. PIETRO IS ILL York, Pa., Nov .11. Pietro, accordionist, suffered a nervous breakdown while playing Keith’s here. The musician was on the stage when he staggered and al- most fell into the orchestra pit. Stagehands caught him and assisted him offstage. Genevieve Tobin in Produced Act Genevieve Tobin is to try vaude- ville in a sketch produced by Gor- don & Lawis. Miss Tobin last was in “Dear Sir,” legit. Oscar Shaw, also co-featured in the same piece, is now on the va- Oldtimer With Pride Al Malloy, veteran minstrel, years ago cleaned up a for- tune with his own troupe, but has since lost a fortune in bad investments. He has been earning his livelihood for the past few months participating in “opportunity contests” spotted in small-time houses. Malloy’s contribution con- sists of a _ specialty on the bones, and alse a prize fight bit, which -he had been doing for years with his minstrel troupe. According to friends, he prefers these competitive contests to hiring out as an act, the old man getting a genuine thrill in winning prize money legitimately. Although broke, Malloy still retains much of his Celtic pride, and figures that agents would only book him out of sympathy. Therefore, he pre- fers to make his living in his own way. “RED” GRANGE—YES! Some of the vaudeville agents Who don’t read the ground rules have been talking “Red” Grange. They talked to the bookers here and there, those who would listen. The agents tell “Red” Grange is and the bookers Bookers only are reports on shows the bookers that a football player answered, ‘Yes.’ supposed to read and acts. Harry J. Fitzgerald is strong for “Red.” Harry is an agent, too. Someone wrote him “Red” was U. of Ill, and Harry réplied, “I’m sorry Grange is ill.” Up’ to date nothing has been set about “Red” in vaudeville. “Red” doesn’t even know anything about this excitement over him in the show business. “Red” is just a foot- ball player, at present of some prominence. He is a junior at Illi- nois, with another year to go, be- sides which there is a standing of- fer for him to join the Chicago Bears, a pro team, at $1,000 a game, something Harry didn’t figure. Otherwise the dailies have told everything about “Red,” how he picked up handling a football in fall through juggling ice in summer; how his brother is a freshmen at Ill and may be as good next year as “Red,” also that “Red”’.was the etar in Chicago last Saturday of a game that drew 35,000 (capacity), and turned 50,000 away. But they don’t play vaudeyille in a stadium, says Mr. Fitzgerald. Charlie Morrison, another big time agent, Is the football expert of the Keith office. Young Mr. Morrison qualifies through not having won a riety stage. bet In two years. Timberg will be comprised by Dolo- | res Cassanelli and jorett! Nalli, ELLA SHIELDS: “HER NATURAL SELF” Si nasstaia nee ee eed 13 DAYS MORE - LOEW BOOKINGS Loew Books the Ascher Houses Starting Dec. 1 Chicago, Nov. 11. Beginning Dec. 1, the Loew Cir- cuit will take over the vaudeville bookings of the Ascher Brothers’ houses here. The Forrest, Park and Chateau will operate with split week policy, playing Pantages road shows the first half and the Loew shows the last, with the Englewood playing Loew bills on both ends and all booked through the Loew Western office. The new arrangement eliminates the layoff of the Loew shows com- ing from the South, giving them 13 days more time. Pantages has not agreed to split his bookings here, but if he doesn't, will be let out. Should Pan refuse he would have to jump acts from the East to Minneapolis. The deal only affects vaudeville, with the pictures booked as for- merly, REED ALBEE DOES NOT DEFEND DIVORCE SUIT Reed A. Albee did not defend the divorce suit brought against him by Mrs. Louise H. Albee, 1730 Broadway, New York, which came up for trial yesterday (Tuesday) before Justice Taylor in the White Plains Supreme Court. Decision was reserved, although Albee has filed a stipulation agreeing to pay his wife $75 a week and $225 monthly additional for house rent. Justice Taylor stated he would not’grant the divorce until the tes- timony had been transcribed. Mrs. Albee, whose maiden name was Louise Holmes, a cousin of Burton Holmes, was the wife of the late Victor Williams, the son of Percy G. Williams. The Albees married in 1914. There are no children. I. R. Samuels, the Keith booker, was the only witness for Mrs. Albee. He was presént at the Albees’ mar- riage at the Hotel Plaza. In 1919, he testified, he saw young Albee and a young woman at the Leland House, Schroon Lake, where they occupied the same room, Samuels continued that he thought he recognized the woman, but Justice Taylor admonished him not to repeat it unless quite sure. The young woman is said to be a well-known actress, Reed A. Albee has been’in Eu- rope for five weeks and is not ex- pected back for six months. Another Act’s Untruth About Juliette Dika An actor on the same bill with Juliette Dika at the 5th Avenue, New York, spread the report, published in Variety last week, to the effect that Miss Dika had left the show after concluding her second performance on the opening day through having been assigned to open the show. It is not explained whether the actor started the report maliciously, through guesswork or from wrong- ful information. The facts were that Miss Dika was placed No. 3 for the first two per- formances, but shifted to No. 6 at the final night show.. Miss Dika ap- peared, but after that performance had to retire through her voice hoarsing up so thoroughly she could no longer sing. Miss Dika received her the one we played. salary for AKRON’S KEITH’S ASSURED The new Keith's, Columbus, O., t have been built by the Akron En- terprise Co. five years ago, is to be a reality with a new Columbus corporation back of it. The ‘Akron capital is to be furnished by B. A. Polsky (president), Edward L. Howe, D. W. Maxon, C. G. Wise and C. A. Barbian. BILL MURRAY’S SUIT William (Billy) Murray, tenor and actor, started divorce proceedings yesterday (Tuesday) in Mineola, L. I, against Mrs. Grace Murray. William Combs, a Freeport police- man, is named.in the papers. | THe Murrays were married in |i914. There are no children. ee ¢ Snel due ¢ or ee ed

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booking office. which made ten per cent. all that should be paid. , office. weeks with an agent. the fact that this cannot be done in the case of all artists. in booking, some 35 years, and I know that conditions vary and that-artists should con- duct their business to their best advantage. BECOME MORE BUSINESS-LIKE If vaudeville artists would help a little in these matters by injecting a little more business into their negotiations and demand te know the terms and conditions of the contract they sign and what their obligations are, it would clear up a lot of misunderstandings and conditions which we are all endeavoring to correct. E. F. ALBEE BOOKINGS and COMMISSIONS November Ist, 1924. A word to the vaudeville artists regarding commissions. A case has come up where a booking in a Chicago office was made supposedly by a representative of a circuit. artist understood that there was to be one commission paid and that was to the circuit’s The individual or represeritative who booked the act claimed a commission, The BOOKING DIRECT AND COMMISSION When a booking is made direct with a booking office the commission should not be more than five per cent, and I am ¢alling- the artists’ attention to this matter so that they may protect themselves against any imposition or overcharge. ever, to make inquiries and have the charge for booking plainly stated in the contract. If they find the booking is made in the office of one of the circuits, they should ascer- tain whether that office is supported by the circiut or whether it is an individual. office run by some particular man who charges an extra commission for doing the booking. ‘ILLUSTRATION OF BOOKING Let me give you an illustration. The Keith office, also the Orpheum, and no doubt a number of other circuits, have offices in different parts of the country. For instance, the Keith Circuit has an office in Chicago. in that office with Mr. Humphrey or by any of the employees, one commission is If the artists have representatives. of their own, it is cus- tomary for them to take care of same, but no extra commission should be paid in the Keith office in Chicago when the booking is done by.a representative in that NO OBJECTION TO ARTISTS’ REPRESENTATIVES I am not objecting to artists’ representatives. sary, particularly at times when an artist is on the road. Mr. Cressy came into my office when I was writing this article and he informs me that he started in on the Keith Circuit December 19th, 1898. That is 26 years ago, and in all that time he has booked three The rest of the time was booked direct. It is up to them, how- If booking is made direct Personally, I feel that they are neces- I am fully conscious of I have had long experience * 2 —=2

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~ THE DRESSY SIDE By SALLIE Features at Hip The Hippodrome bili this week has Charles Kellogg, the naturalist and bird singer. He wears a huntsman outfit of corduroy and flannels with 12 of the Hippodrome’s chorus dressed in bird fashion. Frank Farnum has decidedly the most entertaining act of this week’s program. His drop curtain of black chintz with a center panel of rose color and his well groomed jazz band lend color. The Love Twins wear lamp shade violet taffeta skirts trimmed in feathers, drooping shoulder basques and carry leghorn hats fillled with flowers, silver slippers and nude stockings. Their stockings spoil the outfit. The shade of the frocks would be in better taste also with their pink satin dancing dresses embroidered in brilliants, Sophie Tucker looked extremely well in a black satin and white com- bination gown with a short top coat of white embroidered in black and a small black velvet turbin faced in white with an added few diamond bracelets and diamond chain. Madame Gadski while at the Hippodrome sang 28 performances, wear- ing a different gown at each performance.

Paviowa in Spain Anna Pavlowa’s sensation in beauty and novelty is her “Don Quixote” number. The music is a delight; also the costumes and scenes of Spain; also the real Spanish lace head-dresses and large Spanish combs, all typi- eal of Spain’s exotic life. Pavlowa’s swan costume of white tulle and breasts of white with white wings for a head-dress is as delicate as is this most fascinating dance. “Best People’s” Clothes “Rest People,” at the Lyceum, has a well selected cast and clothes. The women are beautifully dressed, as is the library of Bronson Lenox with its soft green walls and velvet furnishings in tones of terra cotta. Margaret Dale weeps over a luxurious negligee of brocade silver and violet under-dress with a throw of mauve chiffon, edged in chincilla squirrel, silver mules and nude stockings. Her French blue one-piece is draped to the waist in front and caught with gold tassels and orna- ment, The three most modish frocks are the ones Francis Howard, Hope Mroun and Florence Johns wear in the restaurant scene. Miss Johns’ is of magenta taffeta with under-dress of gold is caught to the side with two flowing feather ends. Her tight basque is held in place with narrow ri ms of silver and a huge sunflower shaped feathered affair perched cn left shoulder back. She carries a bag of same coloring with a rosette of feathers, gold slippers and gold stockings. Miss O’Neil’s green chiffon, slinky fashion with scarf of chiffon and green satin pumps is another stylish deb dress. Miss Howard has two taffetas; one a canary, very full skirt, many ruffies, round neck, short sleeve, and gold shoes and nude stockings The pink taffeta with pink feathers for trimming and silver cut jenny neck and sleeveless is as refreshing as her work, Nazimova Drew “Ohs” Nazimova’s black satin pantaloons worn with little short pajama coat of silver brocade, met with cnly ohs from the women in the audience at the Piccadilly. ; There is little dressing ing‘The Madonna of the Streets” excepting a one-piece black Nazimova Wears with a velvet turban and short boxed coat effect. MARRIAGES Richard Tucker, film actor, to Ruth Mitchell, non-professional, at River- side, Cal., Nov. 8. Theol Nelson (Nelson Family) to Ray Marlowe, non-professional, at Mexia, Tex. Onedia Nelson (Nelson Family) to Oscar Anderson (Andérson Brothers). Muriel Twindall Brochmann, sing- er, and Richard Edlundh, of Ger- many, non-professional, New York, Nov: 7, Fred Datig, cabiing director, Uni- versal, to Dorothy Penland, film actress, Oakland, Cal., Nov. 3, Lois Loyd, formerly of Hays and Lioyd, now Lloyd and Warren, to Harvey C. Cardo, non-professional, Cleveland, Nov. 3. Tod Fisher to Gladys P. Snell, late of “Getting It Over,’ now owner of Little Shop, Ridgewood, N. J. Jack Sheehan (Crafts and Shee- han) to Grace Munson, actress, Winnepeg, Nov. 3. Larry Spier, song writer, to Mil-

dred Levy, non-professional of Birmingham, Ala, NEW ACTS Josie Rooney and Billy Rhodes. Myrtle Goodwyn and Leonard Sillman with Edward Goldsmith at the piano. Lew Seymour (Lew Seymour and Co.) and Jessie Howard (Howard

and Allman), new two-act. Margaret Moore, who retired from vaudeville after her marriage to Charles Mosconi (Mosconi Broth- ers), is returning as a singing single. Bob Yosco, who retired several years ago to become an agent, is re- turning’ to vaudeville as a single. Marie Eline, single. Miss Eline was recently in First: National pic- tures. Her special songs are writ- ten by her brother-in-law, Joe Wes- ton (Weston and Eline). “Through the Crystal,”" comedy sketch, three people. Wells and Walters, two-act. Burt and- Rosedal, with two-peo- ple. Hughie Wilson and Charlotte Dobson, two-act. Evelyn Forrest and Hortense Clemons, two act.

Sylvia Clark and Bob Kuhn Marry Chicago, Nov. 11. Sylvia Clark and Robert Henry Kuhn (Three White Kuhns) were married Oct. 29 at the home of the groom's brother, it is stated here. Thus ends a long story and prob- ably_the Three White Kuhns vaude- ville act as well, Miss Clark quite strenuously and frequently denied she was engaged to or intended to marry Bob Kuhn. What effect the marriage will have on the legal difficulties between Mary and Charles Kuhn and their new sister-in-law is unknown. A suit for $100,00 damages against Miss Clark for “malftious prosecu- tion,” recently filed by the two Kuhns, was reported in Variety. The marriage took place soon after Miss Clark had obtained a divorce from her husband, a New York bus- iness Man. Keith’s Palace, Cleveland, Advertising Cost of Bill Cleveland, Nov. 11. In the Sunday advertisements for Keith’s Palace this week, it Wwas stated the show there is costing in galaries $15,500. Show pcople around here say it is the first time within their recollec- tion a Keith big time theatre has advertised the cost of its show. Another mention in the publicity was that Isham Jones, Chicago, would appear last night to lead the Austin Wylie orchestra at the Pal- ace in the band’s playing of Jones’ untitled song. ~- Jones, however, failed to appear, although it was understood his wired consent had been obtained. The advertisement also stated a prize of $100 would be given to the person suggesting an acceptable title. The Jones song is published by the Milton Weil house, Chicago. LOEW-BOOKED Marino and Martin; Adelaide Bell; Lewis and Dody; Toney and Norman; Dave Harris, and Pinto and Boyle have been routed by the Loew Circuit,

COUNTER CHARGES IN GAUDSMITH CASE Florence Gaudsmith was awarded $25 weekly alimony and $100 coun<« sel fees in her separation suit for desertion and cruelty against Henry Gaudsmith of the vaudeville act known as George Smith Brothers, comprised of Max and Henry Gaud<« smith, assisted by their dogs. Mra, Gaudsmith is also a professional. In opposing her prayer for allie mony the defendant set forth in his papers filed in the New York Su« preme Court that their first son;

Kenneth, was born nine days after their marriage on Novy. 1, 1920; that she was formerly married and known as Florence Ritchey, and that during the period she was mare ried to Ritchey they (Gaudsmiths) became intimate; that she was fora merly a diving girl in the Hippo« drome chorus; that she accused him of being the father of her child, which resulted in their marriage in Albany. Mrs. Gaudsmith set forth she was born in Kansas City 30 years ago; that she was a swimming instruc« tress in St. Joseph, Mo., at the Y. M. C. A.; that she was a member of her husband’s act; that he earned $150 a week, of which she was wont to receive $50. She originally asked for $60 a week and $250 counsel fees. Gaudsmith denfed his wife ever worked in his act. His affidavits, chiefly supported by his brother, mother-in-lay and Jack Jennett, @ cousin and a vaudeville performer, ~ contended Mrs. Gaudsmith was ine capable of properly caring for her children, Kenneth and Adolph, re¢ spectively three and two years old. IN AND OUT Nora Bayes did not open at Proc tor’s, Newark, N. J., Monday, owing to a cold. Patten’ and Marks Re vue substituted.

Vivara returned to “The Dream ey Amfiassador, New = Girl’ at the York, Nov. 10, following several days’ iliness from ptomaine poison- ing and bronchitis,

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IN MORE ACTS THAN EVER

Graduating Salaries Help Acts in Money on 19 Cut Weeks Out of 30 Weeks’ Big Time Route— Contracts from 2 to 5 Years +.

—— | The special contract department in the Keith office has signed more qgacts to long-term contracts during the past and current seasons than ~ ever before. The two, three and five- year contracts with a graduating Spalary has proven the lure. The advantages of this style of contract over a straight route are the guar- “antees of full salary weeks which the special long-term contract in- . eludes against the cut weeks on the “regular route, which number about ‘19 out of a 30-week big-time route. 4 The long-term contract is usually “made for a minimum salary for the ~ eut salary week, and a full salary for the full salary weeks, the differ- . ence amounting to about $50 for an act at a salary of.$350. In other words the act would receive $300 in the cut houses.and $350 in the full + week stands. The second year the act would receive $359 in the cut week houses ‘and $400 in the full week houses, and so on depending upon the length of the contract. In addi- ' tion the act is guaranteed 30 or ‘More weeks each season, and in most caseg are booking direct and - paying but five per cent. commis- sion. The agent is allotted his regular commission if the act has an ac- credited representative at the time of signing the long-term contract. Emissaries of the special contract department are constantly touring the circuit, looking.for budding tal- ent. If an act needs direction but hasn’t the showmanship or exper- fence to secure the proper material, the long-term contract representa- tive steps in. The department is credited with educating acts to book direct, in- creasing competition among the agents and insuring the circuit against a shortage of comedy acts which, heretofore, has been an. an- nual bugaboo. 5 MORE WEEKS ADDED TO ASSN’S. COAST TIME New General Manager Going Over New Circuit—Four Road Shows Now

Chicago, Nov. 11. Five more weeks by Nov. 17 will be added to the Western Vaudeville BMianagers’ Association’s Chicago to Coast circuit. Towns recently placed are Everett, Yakima, Spo- kane, Kellogg ane Wallace, Wash- ington, besides two weeks in Mon- tana. R. J. Lydiat, the new general manager of the association, will leave this week for an inspection tour of the entire western string. Mr. Lydiat has taken up the work of promoting the western end of the asscciation’s bookings at the point his predecessor, Charles E. Bray, left it. Active exploration of other ter- ritory west is underway, with Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma as yet untouched for development by the association. Four association road shows have been sent out with satisfac- tory reports returned from man- agers and artists... There are sev- eral one-night stands on the coast route, say the artists, also a few bad jumps, but otherwise the acts of the pioneer road shows on this new chain have praise for the ad- dition, also treatment given them by house managers. ALBEE, B’KLYN, AROUND XMAS Keith’s new big timer the E, F. Albee, Brooklyn, is rapidly nearing completion and will in all prob- ability open after the holidays. The house is situated in the heart of Brooklyn, surrounded by De Kalb avenue, Fleet street. Prince street, Fulton street and Gold street. : E. F. Albee has centered. his ex- perience in theatre building updn the selection of the materials used

re HECKY’S’ CASE TAKEN AWAY Tits Se. Lawree Letes Client by Court Or- der—50-50 Split

Because of Harry Saks Hech- heimer’s “unskillful counsel,” Mar- garet Linden’s $250,000 damage suit for assault against Robert M. Catts, wealthy realty operator, who is not unknown in theatrical building cir- cles, a New York Supreme Court Justice has signed an order sub- stituting Rothwell, Harper & Mat- thews in place of “Hecky” as at- torney for Miss Linden. The order directs Hechheimer to turn over all papers to Rothwell, Harper & Matthews and gives the Times square lawyer a lien for services rendered so far. “Hecky” had originally agreed to split 50-50 with Miss Linden on all money damage _ recovered. “Hecky” in his affidavit, following the motion by- Rothwell, Harper & Matthews to be substituted as the plaintiff’s attorneys, set forth that he would content himself with 33 1-3 per cent. of the verdict. Miss Linden in a lengthy a affi- davit criticized Hechheimer’s tac- tics in arranging a conference for a proposed $25,000 settlement at the Hotel St. Regis. It was following this conference that she consulted the downtown lawyers. The alleged assault took place July 18, 1924, at Catt’s home, 247 Park avenue, on the 20th floor.

M. H. Goodman, reported going to the State theatre, Washington, *Pa., is remaining as manager, Fee-

“WEE” GEORGIE WOOD OTHER PEOPLE'S OPINIONS: MR. CARLTON MILES of the MINNEAPOLIS “JOURNAL” said: “In few persons may be glimpsed so unmistakably the soul of the artist.””— That has been quoted here before. Later he said (in the same paper), in a long, eulogistic review: “More and more do we consider Georgie Wood is a remarkable artist.” Week Nove 3—Keith’s Palace, N. Y. Week Now 10—Keith’s Orpheum, Brooklyn, Sailing Nov. 22 for London to re- hearse for the Christmas production of “Mother Googe,” at the London Hippodrome. S. S. Homeric from New York. Orchestra on Keith Time Can Play Dance Halls Harold Oxley, who concluded an engagement at the Cinderella ball- room, New York, last week, opens Nov. 17 with his orchestra at Nor- folk for the Keith vaudeville time, with a special clause in his Keith contract permitting him to play a dancehall engagement one out of every three nights. Ordinarily such permission is not granted, but as Oxley’s combination hails from Virginia and is consid- ered a good draw in that section it has been arranged. Forter Melton of St. Louis suc succeeded Van Scoycoe as trombon- ist with the outfit, a 14-piece aggre- gation.

JOE SULLIVAN BOOKING Joe Sullivan returned to booking as an agent this week in the Keith and Orpheum offices, following his return from California. Sullivan allowed his franchise to lapse when he went west on a pro- motion scheme. Upon application “SINGLE” TURNED DOWN BY BIG TIME EARNING 5 TIMES AS MUCH

Not Considered Desirable at $400 Weekly in Vaudeville, Cliff Edwards Gets $38,000 Disk Sales a Year

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PANTAGES HURT BY STOCK Will King Draws Away from Pop Vaudeville

San Francisco, Nov. 11. Since Will King and his musical comedy company opened at the Strand with their burlesque shows, Pantages, a few doors down Mar- ket street has suffered materially at the box office. King is a big. favorite in San Francisco. He gives his crowd splenty of broad comedy, music, girls and the usual hokum. His type of show draws directly on the class of patronage received by Pantages and the proximity of King, plus the quality of the Pantages shows, has hurt the latter house seriously. .

Act Must Pay $485.70 For Cancelling Decatur Chicago, Nov. 11. The Bijou, Decatur, HL, has ob- tained judgment against Olga and Mishka for $485.70 for refusal of the act to play a contracted date. The act tried to beat the case by referring to a clause in the con- tract, which read “that if the act has played the city within 18 is null and void.” Judge Hartigan ruled it did not apply to an act that was in the wrong, as the act knew at the time of signing the contract it had played the town during the stated period. The Bijou is opposition to the As- —_—— A single act, refused by the big- time booking meetings when sub- mitted at $400 weekly, is now under a contract to the Perfect record company at $1,000 a disk, with 3$ records the minimum to be made within one year; is drawing an in- come on percentage of from $800 to $1,000 weekly from the Parody Club (cabaret), and has a contract to open with “Black-Eyed Susan” at $500 weekly when the production, starring Fred and Adele Astair, starts. The single is Cliff Edwards, algo known as Ukulele Ike. He was for- merly of Clayton and Edwarda. Later, when in vaudeville and doing a single, his salary was $250. A cab- aret out of town offered him $300, which he accepted. During that en- gagement other cabarets put in bids until he could have gotten $450. Meanwhile, it is said, a big-time booker in New York “worked” on Edwards, placing before him the ad- vantages of continuous time in the variety theatres and persuaded Ed- wards to agree upon a long route at $400. This booker is reported to have presented the matter before a big-time weekly booking meeting, urging that the Edwards act be ac- cepted at the figure. The meeting turned down the proposal. The Perfect disc retails at 39c. According to reports, the Edwards records have been its leading seller, with the gross sales mounting away up. $75,000 Painting at Keith's Cleveland, Nov. 11. John F. Royal, of Keith’s Palace lit two candles for the mammoth playhouse. He did it in style with a bill that must have dwindled the bankroll a plenty. To top it off, E. F. Albee sent out

a $75,000 painting to grace tha thea- tre’s galleries, The work of art iis “La Danse des Amours,’ by Corot. The unveiling took place in'the grand hall.in.the presence of

in construction and upon the art gallery in the Grand Hall,

ley theatre, Hazelton, Pa. it was restored this week. | sociation. local art students and critics. AND SUBSIDIARY CORPORATIONS—100% OWNED — . Consolidated Balance Sheet, August 31, 1924 ASSETS LIABILITIES : OPERATING STATEMENT Current aad working: Current: Fiscal year ended August 31, 1924 Peeeet**eeertteaeseeres 2 : y y 7 ‘ . a A $2,139, 895.97 Sneputte. pavable.... nope’ $2,487,300.64 Including all subsidiary and affiliated corporations Accounts receivable..... $798, 970.17 Theatre admission taxes.. ‘ 18,590.97 Gross income: Notes recejvable......... 108,837.68 Federal income taxes (net) 185,795.18 ro ; Due from affiliated cor- Accrued interest.......... 161,446.51 Theatre receipts, rentals and porations (less than Advances from affiliated sales of films and acces- : 100% OWNER). ..ceseeee 1, 142,062.98 corporation® .....esse... 173,467.18 BOTIES cccvcccsoncetecess $40,628, 928.18 _—_—_— 2,049, 870.84 ———-—————»_ $4,579, 471.98 Rentals of stores and offices 1,418,048.59 Inventories: : Booking fees and commis- Film productions im Dividend payable September 30.......+. 530,390.08 Eremg, biaens ©46c2ereeers 630, 181 3T process, completed and Subsidiary corp. dividend payable Sept. Miscellaneous income....- 230,110.51 wine! ada released (after amorti- SF aGdicenuetecdbuatietnattecécsaednss 18,173.78 meena $42,937, 268.60 BAtioN) ..eessreee e+e» $6,191,888.58 Bonds, mortgages and collateral trust Film advertising acces- obligations of subsidiary corporations., 9,216,877.88 Expenses: — “and studio sup- 155,267.79 Subsidiary corporation stock outstanding: at myn and office yen one. onn ee WMD i wc ohasube RED ig a 201,102.18 (Metro-Goldwyn, pfd.).......++e0++eees 4,472,520.19 Film distribution.......... 4,327,419.38 6,548, 208.60 a : Anite Amortization of filras..... 2,766, 547.35 Advances: Deferred cr ; Film advertising acces- To motion picture pro- Securities from tenants... $212,707.99 pe Ea ere rey 436,177.11 ducers, secured by film a Film rentals received in 5 Producers’ share of film production# ........++. $2, 160,015.41 GURUS Ts aks ven ed tenet 734,988.84 ORNS on tn Na ecetees 5,862,082.10 etn ae and Interest st aia Miscellaneous ..5-.++és+:- 18,554.18 inka eee $7,575, 129.04 PAYMENTS .occvccesecss §9,12 _—-— 966,341.01 ——_—-———_——- —_—_—————— 2,319, 141.50 Operating profit before depreciation and Total nt and yey ——~ Capital stock and surplus: Federal 18208.....--cesccccscseccssss $6,962,180.06 welts aanee eee Oeeeeeeeresess $13,057,116.81 Capital stock outstanding: Depreciation of bulldings Investments: 1,060,780 shares without par value... 26,280,858.14 | “SPE ‘euuieeielth......<c.. 900,000.78 Saat on incon end ees $5,606, 853.20 Surplus: Vederal taxes—estimated.. 450,678.77 ¢ ora.906.00 tract® ..ceccsccccecessee 288,883.08 Burplus, Sept. . 3028... $2,961,485. 78 2 ipl onan Miscellaneous .......++++s 400,945.27 Net profit for fiscal year 086,435.08 —e aera 6, 296,681.55 ended August 31, 1924. 2,949,062.52 #4, Property 100% owned: ee Minority interests’ share, PO SA a Ee ee 94, 488. 797.87 $5,910, 588. 25 affiliated corporations. . $946,350.59 Buildings and equipment. 16,820,650. : Loew's, Inc., share undis- Leaseholds ..... viscsthets 307,498.84 Dividends paid......... 1,501,1T0.00 tributed, affiliated corp- ae adi a tiong ..... Stes 0 seeeee 2,358. $21,550,947.87 $4,319,368. 25 staeained -_ 1,050, 208.73 Less ve for deprecia- t ee obesity sexes 2,708,980. 88 Dividend declared pay- $3,027,826.30 18,841,966.54 able Sept. 80, 1924... 580,890.00 TOSOTCOE 6 soc eawee vec cctvcveccccecctec 740,262.98 Dividends declared on subsidiary’s stock 178.78 Leases, contracts and goodwill........ .. . 10,977,083.30 Surplus, August 31, 1924.,........ 3,788,979:25 outstanding (Metro-Goldwyn, pfd.)... 78,178.78 $49,913, 111.18 $49,918,111.18 Net profit transferred to surplus....++..+ $2, 949,052.52 NOTE--The operating statement this year includes all enterprises owned or managed by Loew’s, Iacorp orated. Officers of Loew’s, Inc., are: President, Marcus Loew; vice-presidents, Nicholas M. Schenck, Joseph L. Rhinock, David L. Loew, Arthur M. Loew; treasurer, David Bernstein; assistant treasurers, Charles K. Stern, Charles C. Moskowitz, Len Cohen; secretary, Leopold Friedman; assistant secretaries, Jesse T. Mille, H. Helborn. Directors: (alphabetical order), David Bernstein, William Hamlin Childs, William C. Durant, Marcus Loew, Arthur M. Loew, David L. Loew, Danie! E. Pomeroy, Nicholas M. Schenck, Charles M. Schwab, Lee Shubert, David Warfield. (Arthur M. and David L. Loew are sons of Marcus Loew.)

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Atlantic City, N. J., Kentucky Ave. and Boardwalk. Co. of America, Philadelphia. Pictures. Bethlehem, Pa., Broad St. and policy not given. ; Owner withheld. Owner, Stanley Value not given. Grand, altered. Value Blandinsville, !ll., Maine St. Owners, Robert Cox and James R. Grigsby, Biandinsville, Ill. Value and policy Brooklyn, N. Y., $500,000. Surf Owner, Edward J. Tilyou, Surf Ave., Coney Island, N. Y. given. Buffalo, N. Y. $225,000. Hertel, near North Park Ave. Wertheimer, localh Pictures. Chicago. $125.000. McElroy Co., 202 S. State St. Crawford Building Corp., vaudeville. Charlotte, N. C. $80,000 to $90,000. tional Amusement Co., Charlotte. not given. . Davenport, Ia. $500,000. 11th and Brady Sts. address. Policy not announced. Detroit. $1,125,000. J. H. Kunsky, Inc., local. Detroit, $75,000. Fenkel Ave., near architect, T. C. Hughes, 8049 Wilson Monterey and Homeward Sts. Policy not given. Chicago. $675,000. N. W. corner Lawrence and Harding Aves. Room 1201-10 N. Clark St. not given. Ave., between 16th and 17th Sts. “4 Policy not Owner, Simon Owner, Fitzpatrick, Owner, Pictures and South Tryon St. Owner, First Na- Pictures. Cleveland,, Vvest 117th St. and adj. S. E. corner Detroit Ave. Detroit Highland Co., 600 Union Trust Bldg., Cleveland. Pictures. Owner, Value Owner, B. J. Palmer. No N. W. corner Woodward Ave, and Elizabeth. Owner, Pictures and legitimate. Dexter Blvd. Owner withheld; care Ave. Pictures. Detroit. $25,000. Gratiot Ave., near Six Mile Road. Owner withheld; care architects, Kohler & Seeler, 405 Kresge Bldg. Pictures. Capacity 559. Detroit. $750,000. W. Munz, 130 Monroe St. Dumont, N. J. care architects, Hyman & Rosensohn, tures. Value not given. Grand River Ave. and Joy Road. Owner, Charles Policy not given. Washington and Dumont Aves. Owners, Ruckle Bros., 188 Market St., Newark, N. J. Pic- . W. D. Russell. Easton, Pa., Northampton St., Easton. Owners, Wilmer & Vincent, 1551 Broadway, N. Y. C. Capacity, 1,800. Fort Wayne, Ind. $25,000. West Berry St. Pictures. State Bivd. Owner, Policy and value not given. Samuel Wolf, 323 ~ Hudson, N. Y. $25,000. Owver, Hudson Improvement Co., Warren St. Playhouse. Location not given. Ilion, N. ¥. $75,000. Main St. flion. Policy not given. Madison, N. J. $120,000. Kemelhar, 43 Main St. Pictures. Merced, Cal. $50,000. Owner, Charles Holtz, address not given. tion and policy not announced. Merced, Cal. and policy not given. Milwaukee, South Side. Owner, J. P. Harvey, Sacramento, Cal. Owners, Benjamin, Young & Whitney, 35-39 Main St., Madison. Owner, Benjamin Loca- Value, location Owner withheld, care architect, Emil A. Meyer, 2703 Lisbon. Value and policy not announced. Milwaukee. $60,000. Gove St. Policy not given. Milwaukee. Forest Home and American. tect, Gus Leipold, 160 Martin St. Location and policy withheld. Oakland, Cal. $350,00¢. Grand Ave. and Lake Merritt. Karski and L. Kaliski, address not given. Plainfield, N. J, $600,000. Site of Stillman music hall. Grove and Mineral. Owner, Gem Theatre, 381 Owner withheld, care archi- Policy not given. Morristown, N. J. Owner, Elblum Holding Corp., 710 Broadway, N. Y. © is Owners, A. C. Policy not announced. Owner, Reade's Theatre Enterprises, 112 West 34th St., N. ¥. C. Policy not given. San Francisco. $250,000. Irving St. and 15th Ave. State Theatre and Realty Co., San Francisco. Owners, Golden Pictures. Capacity, 1,800. South Bend, Ind. $2,500,000. Location withheld. Owner, J. Handelsman, $08 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Policy not given. Sycamore, Ill. $50,000. West State St. Owner, Walter E. Owbridge, Sycamore, Ill. Policy not given. Tarrytown, N. Y. Main St. Capacity, 600. Owner withheld, care architect, Benton S. Russell, 70 E. 45th St... N Y¥.C. Policy and value not given.

MISS CAHILL CANCELED; IS LEAVING FOR EUROPE Girl from Smackover, Ark., Advises Agents—Wants Date in New York Before Leaving

Leonore Cahill, from Smackover, Ark,, is going to Europe. She has so informed her agents, Rose & Curtis, asking them to procure a vaudeville engagement in New York before sailing. This automatically canceled the arranged-for debut of Miss Cahill at the Majestic, Little Rock, Ark.,; DINNER ON COAST Chicago, Nov. 11. Members of the first W. V. M. A. road show to reach Los Angeles were given a dinner and general “blow- out” by Ben Piazza, Coast manager | of the W. V. M. A. : Those in the show are Herskind, Amarath Sisters, Rice .and Cady, Cole and Finlay and Madelyn Young Sisters. During dinner a-letter was read from R. J. Lydiatt, new general manager of the W. V. M. A., con- gratulating the artists on their suc- cessful tour and praising them high- ly for their good work. ILL AND INJURED

for next week at $100, The cancel- lation followed the allegation by Leonore Cahill, a society girl of St. Louis, that the Smackover Cahill was using her name and fame as the dancing partner of the Prince of Wales on the “Berengaria.” Previous letters written-for and about Miss Cahill, of -Ark.,” were signed by a woman who stated she was Leonore’s. aunt, The. latest missive advising of the European trip was signed by Mrs. Robert F. Weber, of 501 Fifth Avenue, New York, an office building. The Smackover citizenness is trying to crash into the show vaude- ville on the claim she was the orig- inal of the “Bergenaria” dancing, alleging that she hoofed it aboard with the Prince. Leonore from the Smacking town will reach New York on her way abroad, this week, with her agents promised she will call upon them.

Waterbury House Stops Vaud. The Jacques, Waterbury, Conn., has discontinued. vardeville and is currently operating with pictures, although a stock policy may go in later, The vaude bills, consisting of five acts on each half, had been booked through the Dow Agency, New York. Rae Myers (Smith and Austin) is at her home recovering from a wrenched back received from a bad fall. Tommy Gordon (vaudeville) 1s convalescing at Somerset Crystal Springs Farms, Bernardsville, N. J., following a nervous breakdown. Mrs. Jean K. Warner, wife of Ed Warner, deceased general agent of the Sells-Floto circus, is ill at the Gay-Teague hotel, Montgomery, Ala. Frank Bruner has left St. Joseph’s hospital, Chicago, and will start for the coast to commence work in a Fairbanks picture, Max Hayes, agent, went to the New York Hospital Monday for an operation to remove his tonsils and adenoids.

BIRTHS To Mr. and Mrs. Phil Morris, daughter, Kew Gardens, L. L, Nov. 6. Father is a Keith vaudeville agent. To Mr. and Mrs, Julius Ornstein. son, Oct. 9. Mrs. Ornstein was for- merly Capitola, of the De Wolf Sis- ters (vaudeville). Mr. and Mrs. James Peede, Grant- wood, N. J., last week, son. The mother was Jean. Murdock: the father formerly general manager for Richard Watson Tully.

INCORPORATIONS Albany, Nov. 11. Palace Brooklyn Corp., New York City; moving pictures; $10,000; David Blum, I. H. Greenfield, Matie Hamerstein. (Leopold Griedman, 1540 Broadway.) Emery Automatic Chain Stores, Inc. New York City; manufactur- ing vending machines; $100,000; $100,000; C. W. Emery, R. L. Gray, E. J. Welch. (Edwin J. Welch, 20 Broad street.) Aldene Theatrical Photograrher, Inc. New York City; art studio, photograph gallery; $25,000; George Hoffbert, H. R. Zipkin, Charles Krauss. (Attorney, H. L. Weies, 91 Seigel street, Brooklyn.) Buffalo Concert Lyceum Bureau and Booking Exchange, Inc., Buf- falo, N. Y¥.; theatrical and booking agency; 100 shares preferred stock $100 par value and 50 shares com- mon stock no par value; J. P. Quinn, R. H. Mahaney, J. C. Dickens. (Donovan, Raichle and w, 1442 Marine Trust Building, Buffalo, N Little Opera of America, Inc., New York City; community dramas operas, motion pictures; $50,000; H Drusbach, F. J. Hershfield, M. V. Kress. (Attorney, H. A. Dushking, 66 West Fortieth street.) 1. D. A. Film, Inc., Bronx; film production; $25,000; Caetano Maz- zagia, Luigi Di Legge, Vincenzo Floceo. (Attorney, Luigi “Miscione, 291 Broadway.) Crown Productions, Inc., New York City; theatre proprietors; $1,000; J. D. Barton, Georgie Fox, Attorney, Joseph A. O’Brien, 1402 Broadway.) Webham Realty Corp., Astoria, N. Y.; realty, hotels, restaurants, theatres, etc.; $30,000; R. P. Weber, M. H. Weber, J. T. Hallinan. (At- torneys, Hallinan & Groh, 35 Nas- sau street, New York City.) Nest Theatres, Inc., New York; operate theatres, amusement parks; $25,000; George V. Reilly, uel C. Wood, H. C. Hand. (Attorney, S. Ryan, Albany, N. Y.) Dexter Stadium, inc., New York; boxing, athletics, etc.; $3,000; George Horn, Stuart Kennedy, Jacob Bilsky. (Attorney,. Leo Linker, 50 Court street, Brooklyn, N. Y.) Fitzer Auburn, Inc., Auburn; the- atres, pictures; $10,000; Rae Fitzer, Benjamin Fitzer, Charles D. Bless- ing. (Attorney, Nathan Abelson, Syracuse, N.. Y.) National Vaudeville Exchange of Buffalo, inc., Buffalo; booking; $10,000; C. T. Griffith. Daniel Buss, Jac Birman. (No attorney stated.) Galfielding, Inc., New York; the- atres, etc.; $50,000; Donald and Adele Gallagher, Everett Butterfield. (Attorney, R. J. Barry, Long Island City, N. Y.) European - American Theatrical and Film Enterprises, Inc., New York; manufacturing cinemato- graph films; $10,000; Rose Rosen- berg, G. B. Garfield, Lillian Kahn. (Attorney, Max D. Steuer, 42 Broadway.) Patented Animal Corp., New York; studios, theatres; 100 shares non par value; Abraham J. Rosenthal, Robert Burns, Harry Rosenberg. (Attorneys, Alex. Sidney Rosenthal, 1540 Broadway.) Manhattan Little Theatre Club, Inc.. New York; purchase buildings §>r dramatic plays; $1,000. Directors, Benjamifi Abert, Walter Hartwig, F. Percy West. Subscribers, Walter Hartwig, F. Percy West, Benjamin Abert. (Attorney, Hardin & Hess, 50 Pine St.) Motion Picture Improvements, Inc., New York; picture producers; $25,000; Charles V. McLaughlin, Forrest C. Spaulding, George H. Wit- besk. (Attorney, George H. Wit- |beck, 74 Chapel St., Albany, N. Y.) Mincenty Film Corp., New York; limport picture films; $100,000; i\George BE. Edison, Charles Rothblatt, Harry Diamond. (Attorney, Louis I, Isquith, 110 West 40th St.) Abingdon Amusement Corp., New York; pictures; $10,000; David Blum, I. H. Greenfield, Matie Ham- merstein. (Attorney, F. J. Kaorr, Albany, N. Y.)

Maine Rumford ‘Operating Lewiston, operate theatres and amusement halls; capital, $20,000. Maude A. Thurston, Lewiston, pres- ident. Company,

Massachusetts Rialto Theatre Company, inc., Worcester; theatre and show busi- ness; capital, $25,000. Incorpora- tors, James A. Greeko, Marcellina E. Greeko, Frederick Fedell and Sil- via Fedell, all of Worcester. Connecticut Norwich Amusement Company, Inc., of Norwich. Officers, president, Edward L. McEvoy, Leominster, Mass.; vice-president, H. M. Leron, Norwich; secretary and treasurer, Edwin W. Higgins; assistant treas- urer, James Graham, Norwich. JUDGMENTS Alonzo De Voe; Robertson-Cole Co.; $17,814.04. Dave Kramer; D. Walker; $269.78. Metai Recording Dise Co., |nc.; Phono & Metal Products Co., Inc., $1,535.68, A Samuel. Wertheim; Loew’s, Inc.; costs, $199.10. ‘ Congo Amuse. Corp.; City of New York; $80.57. ' Cort Theatre Co.; same; same. (Continued on page 40)

Wednesday, November 12, 1924

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Letters for the Forum must not exceed 150 words in length and They may be on any subject per- taining 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 business. This privilege must not be abused. Where it is discovered that two or more persons have agreed to make use of the Forum for mutual publicity purposes, all parties to the agreement will there- A similar practice in the past brought about the discontinuance of the Forum, which Variety had published for some ‘years; There is a need for it in this theatrical =sner for the honest voicing of opinion, grievances or rights and it shoul! only be employed for that. Complaints against Variety o7 its critics or criticisms on either will be as freely published here as any other letters.

- Editor Variety: Your review of our act by Abel was evidently caught on the Amer- ican Roof, and he no doubt wrote it as.he saw us. We agree with your review as you caught it, but there has been an injustice done as you did not see our special scenery. We do an entirely different act from what you saw. Our drop is our act. We 4@o our regular act downstairs, and as they could not swing our drops upstairs we were forced to put

something together in a hurry for the Roof. We were told Variety did not review the show on the Roof, but downstairs instead. Otherwise, we never would have played the date. Your review will no doubt hurt us, and we feel that in fairness to us, you should mention these facts. It will give,other acts that work and talk about a scene on their drop the knowledge that their act will be re- viewed in Variety as seen on the Roof. Brennan and Hale.

OUTDOOR ACTS WARNED’ AGAINST FAIR BOOKERS Keith’s, Chicago, Office Issues Orders Against Independent Fair Agencies

Chicago, Nov. 11. Fair booking agents in New York were invited last week by the World Amusement Service Associ- ation here to submit lists of their acts for the coming season. Sim- ultaneously the local Keith’s office submitting acts for independent outdoor fair bookings would lose their franchise, and the acts so list- ed would lose commercial value. The result of this newest explo- sion will interfere with the oper- ations of Barnes and Carruthers, who head the W. A. S. A., as niné- tenths of the acts booked with them play vaudeville. Few outdoor acts depend on sum- mer bookings only to carry them through the year.

AUSTRALIAN FARE REDUCED The Canadian-Pacific System has announced a 10 per cent. reduction in one-way fares, via the Canadian Australasian Royal Mail Line, be- tween Vancouver and Australia, for theatrical companies of six or more persons traveling in a group. The extenswe movement of vaude- ville acts and ather theatrical qr- ganizations to Australia during the past year is believed responsible for this action upon the part of the Cc. P.

CIRCUS BILL IN BRONX A bill of circus acts will displace the usual vaude program at the Willis, New York, next week. The bill will be directed under the per- sonal supervision of Jack Linder, who books the house; and if the idea helds .up the circus unit will be routed in-20 other theatres listed in the Linder Agency, playing week stands in most. HOUSES OPENING The Park, Brookryn, remodeled picture house, is playing vaudeville booked by Robert Hutchinson of the Keith’s Family Dept., six acts, three a day, with films. The. Temple, Camden, N. J., re- cently added vaudeville, playing six acts each, half splitting with Bridgeton, N. J. The house is booked by Frank Wolfe, Jr. (Phil- adelphia). The Palace, Williamsport, Pa., wfll play three acts a full week begin- ning this week, booked through the Joe Eckl office. The house has been a split week heretofore. Keith's Gotham, Brooklyn, N. Y., in idleness since the withdrawal of tLe Blaney stock two years ago, will shortly reopen (Keith’s) with pic- tures, The Jack Linder Agency is again booking the Lyceum, New. Britain, an independcnt vaudeville stand. The house discontinued vaudeville

issued a warning that any agents} INDEPENDENTS PROTECTING © AGENTS D ed ucting Commission From Acts Salaries— Reasons Given

Numerous complaints filed lutely agairist acts booked in independent houses withholding commissions due agents for negotiating the engage- mente have prompted several book- ers to protect said agents by hoild- ing out five per cent. of the salaries set for these acts and paying it direct to the agent. The innovation has brought no little amount of squawking from Lacts, but the bookers insist that this is the only way they can re- ceive bookings in these respective offices. The bookers figure that since the acts authorize the agents to repre- sent and submit them to the booke ing offices the agents are entitled to their remuneration. The new idea forestalls acts listed with agents booking direct after having been introduced to the office. Negotiating direct booking they ree fuse to pay their agent commission, Hereafter when an act is being rep- resented by an agent in the indee pendent offices the bookers will fig- ure the agent is entitled to his bit until the act notifies them in writing the agent no longer has authority, also naming their present agent, if any, or stating thet hereafter they will handle their own business. The protection angle is said to have been precipitated by confusion existing previously, which has caused the bookers no little annoy- ance. The agents took the stand that it was hardly worth their while to dig up stuff for the independent | bookers if the latter refused. to’ pro- tect them on their commission fees. They alsd squawked about some of the, offices approaching aets direct while knowing they were still being handled by an agent. Most of the bookers have agreed to discontinue the practice and co-@erate with the agents. RIVERS TAKES TO PICTURES San Francisco, Nov. 11. Walter Rivers, associate dramatic editor of the “Bulletin,” has re- signed to enter the movie pictures in Hollywood. Rivers was also Va- riety’s representative in San Fran- cisco. ‘ Rivers will be an assistant to John McCormick, western repre- sentative for First National. He will take up publicity, continuity and title work. C. H. -Baily, better known as Bill Baily, also of the “Bulletin,” has taken over the San Francisco rep-

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VolL.LXXVL «gpa. NEWS OF THE DAILIES

Georgette Royalle, 31, of 200 W. 9 street, an actress, was fined $50 st Monday for driving an automo- bile while intoxicated. She was ar- rested Oct. 30 when she almost ran into a Columbus Circle trolley car. ¥y

Mary MacLaren has retired from the screen and will sail with her husband, Lieut. Col. George H. Young of the British army, to India, where he is to take charge of One of the British posts. They were married in California last-month.

Lewis & Gordon have purchased “Moon Magic,” by Rita Weiman.

Otis Skinner is seriously ill at the Drake Hotel in Chicago. While playing in Birmingham, Ala., last week he was stricken with neuritis and was forced to cancel a three- week engagement.

The Eart# Productions Company, Inc. (John Cort, ganeral manager), has closed a long-time lease on the Frazee theatre, reported exclusively in last week's Variety. It is Mr. Cort’s intention to change the name from Frazee to Wallack’'s theatre,

Carmel Meyers has returned from Europe with a new leading man, Franz Bischoff of Germany.

Vera Milne Hall has entered a suit for $50,000 against Edward Hurley in the New York County Court. Miss Hart asserts that Hurley ruined her chances to make good on the stage by an alleged attack on her char- acter. She received“much attention in the press recently by severely horse-whipping Hurley in the pres- ence of his wife.

Mrs. Florence Graham, Freepor, L. L, actress, was awarded an inter- locutory decree of divorce against James Gilbert Graham, Jr., .bond salesman, 120 Broadway, in the Brooklyry Supreme. Court last Wednesday. She charged him with misconduct with an un-named woman. She was allowed $45 a week for the support of her -three- year-old daughter, Mrs. Graham , 4 professionally Florence Amelia Ware, of the “Kid Boots” company.

Eleanore Delmont, 23, of 161 West Vist street, who said she was a pic- ture actress, was taken to the obser- vation ward of the Bellevue Hos- pital, New York, last Thursday, said to be suffering from veronal poison- ing. Dr. Bishop, of the Knickerbocker Hospital, attended the young wom- an at the home of friends she was visiting at 628 West 111th street. She told him that she was suffering from veronal poisoning. The doc- tor recognized her as the same wom- an he attended at the T7ist street address Wednesday evening. His suggestion that she go to the hos- pital was met with stern refusal so he tried to use force. Finally he called a cop and she went. At the hospital Miss Delmont re- fused to give the name of:the film comvany by whom she is employed.

Irene Rich is ill from a severe cold ‘she received while shooting an

all-night rain scene for “A. Lost Lady.” Before. sailing on the “Beren- garia” to join. his wife in London, John Barrymore said that when he arrives in England he will confer with certain producers regarding the legitimate production of Wagner’s “Parsifal.” - He declared it was his desire to play the role of the wan- dering knight. The depth of the Earl Carroll the- atre stage is to be increased by 20 feet.

When “Princess April’. comes to New York in the néar future it will be renamed “Tantalizing April.”

Felix Kallman, Erich Pommer and Fritz Lang, of the Universum Film Association of Germany, are in Los Angeles conferring with Joseph Schenck, Douglas Fairbanks and others regarding the release of American-made pictures in Ger- many. The Universum claims con- trol of 3,000 European theatres.

The will of the late Laura Jean Libbey was filed in Brooklyn Surro- gate’s Court Thursday. The execu- tors report the estate estimated at about $10,000 in realty and $1,000 of the authoress’ personal property.

INSIDE STUFF ON VAUDEVILLE

New acts trying out or breaking in around the New York vaudeville houses have been so numerous for several weeks past the numbers have attracted attention. The attention has not been directed toward the acts or where they have come from, but where they go to. Despite the unusually large drove of new turns, the standard vaudeville market is still short, at least In New York, of new material. It’s possible the new acts may migrate west or to intermediate sections, where there are small- time bookers o- they may drift into other fields of amusement. Many acts come into New York to show, and if not placed shortly after arrival, go back to their starting point. Though the slush fund investigation at Washington prior to election probably was but a political move and may blew over without much more ado, it didn’t go very far into the theatrical angle of it, the break- fast at the White House by a party of professionals led by Al Jolson and with the Coolidge Non-Partisan League taking the credit. It came about in its origin quite simply and through Jolson. Some days before the White House breakfast Al wrote to President Coolidge, saying he was with him along with many other professionals, and that at the previous presidential election they had called upon President Hard- ing at his home; they would like to repeat with Mr. Coolidge, etc. The President courteous!y answered, whereupon Al started to gather his group. He phoned different actors in New York, first phoning Equity. Equity replied it wasn’t interested. About mid-day in the preliminaries the Non-Partisan League busted in, through the secretary of Rhinelander Waldo, who seemed to be running that league, which had its daily open headquarters in the former Shan- ley restaurant of the Putnam building. Waldo, a former police commis- sioner of New York when a Democrat, is said to be expectant of some- thing official in Washington, now that he is a Republican, From accounts Jolson muffed the drift when requested to allow the léague to run the party. He agreed, but at that time the group had been practically gotten together. Jolson had anticipated to stand the expenses of the trip and figured it would cost $1,000. When-Waldo got in and offered to pay Jolson yessed him quickly. : While in’ Washington and after the breakfast something the dailies didn’t know what that the entire bunch of professionals from New York went to the Reade Hospita!, Washington, entertaining the soldiers there for two hours. Veterans confimed in rooms or beds listened in through radio sets. AH of the actors appreciated the publicity. While it is not reported Al Jolson had publicity in his head when making up the Harding, also the Coolidge group, he did know that there might be some publicity to follow the call upon the President, although not foreseeing in this latest instance that it would break on to the front pages of the big city dailies, nor that there would be a sensational follow-up. However, as a press stunt, if looked at it in that way only (which is the only way to see it), that White House breakfast was the best of any ever attempted or put over for the people concerned, making that go both ways, for the people from New York and for the people in Washington.

“Fhe Romance of Vaudeville,” to be published as a serial through a newspaper syndicate, may carry a by-line of E. F, Albee, who has given the material for the subject. It is the story of vaudeville from its begin+ ning in which Albee always has been actively concerned. Mr .Albee may go over the script according to the report, revising it and through that, permit his name under the title. : The life story of Fred Stone is being syndicated, It has started slowly. INSIDE STUFF ON LEGIT

oo Nothing in years {n the Inner circles of Broadway has brought as much pre-comment as did the engagement of Hope Hampton for her stage debut jointly with the debut of Martin Beck ‘as a legitimate producer with “Madame Pompadour,” an imported musical play, opening last night (Tuesday) at the new Beck theatre in New York. Miss Hampton for some years has been a picture star. <A couple of years ago or s0 she married Jules Broulatour, the selling agent for the Eastman’s raw film. He is rated a multi-millionaire. Beck, for the ma- jority of his life, was connected with the Orpheum vaudeville circuit, lately retiring as its president. ; : During the rehearsals of the show tn New York comment started. It was known along Broadway “Pompadour” had been a huge hit in Europe; that its book and score called for a strong actress with a real voice for the title role, for which Miss Hampton was signed. Fred Latham, who started to direct the rehearsals, withdrew after a brief time, R. H. Burnside stepping in. Later, Leo Fall, the noted foreign com- poser, who stands as well on the continent as Victor Herbert did over here, left a rehearsal in a huff before it was half completed. These inci- dents increased the speculation of Miss Hampton in the leading role. Opening in. Philadelphia Oct. 27, Variety received a review published in the Oct. 29 issue from its Philadelphia correspondent that amazéd the same Broadway crowd, In addition and by request Variety’s Philadelphia correspondent wired over Tuesday (Variety goes to press Tuesday night) extracts from all of the Philadelphia reviews. They were unanimous almost, with a couple mentioning Miss Hampton’s voice was a little thin, but ascribing it to nervousness and marking her excellent in all respects in the play. It had been reported during the rehearsals that Mrs, Beck was enthus- iastic over Miss Hampton’s work and predicted an enormous personal success for her. Beck indignantly defied it whenever the subject was broached if Brouldtour had become financially interested in the show or stood for any of the cost of the production, the latter amounting to $235,000. New. Yorkers returning from Philadelphia slam-banged the “Pompa- dour” show, entirely contrary to the Philadelphia notices. -When thé change was made last week from Miss Hampton to Wilda Bennett for the lead, Variety askec its Philadelphia correspondent, Arthur B. Waters, if there were any inside stuff to the switch or whether any influence had been. brought to bear upon the critics or the papers. Through Broula- tour's influence in picture circles it had been surmised by some that Broulatour might have gotten the Stanley Company of America, the largest picture handler in Pennsylvania and which has Philadelphia in filmdom completely sewed up with one exception ¢Fox) to use its con- nections for the benefit of the Beck show, Mr. Waters replied, saying no approaches had been made to any of the newspapers or reviewers. In his letter he virtually gave a second criti- cism of the performance with Miss Hampton in it, reiterating his former belief and stating he doubted if Miss Bennett could be an improvement on Miss Hampton. Monday night of the second week cf “Pompadour” with a new show (“Heidelberg”) opening against it. over there, “Pom- padour” did $1,300. (“Heidelberg” did $2,200 the same night.) All of the criticy in Philadelphiq (including Mr. Weters), excepting Martin of the “North American,” repeated their praise of Miss Hampton in their Second-Thought comment on the, Sunday after the premiere. The Philadelphia réviewers thought if there were to be a cast change it should have been among the me1, not the women. One of the mate principals was reported *ery weak, going off key frequently. oss Th’

(Continued on page 40) RIGHT OFF THE DESK — By NELLIE REVELL

The admiration showered upon those in high places often blinds us to the fact that almost every successful man has met failure somewhere along the road. But what made them great wus that they did not sur- render to the first or the second or the third or any failure, but kept right on going. Did you know that: When Abraham Lincoln was a young man he ran for the Legislature in Illinois and was badly swamped. He next _entered business, failed, and spent 17 years of his life paying up the debts of a worthiessgpartner, He fell in love with a beautiful young woman to whom he became engaged—then she died. Entering politics again, He then tried to get an but failed. Me became a candidate badly defeated. In 1856 he became a candidate for the Vice-Presidency and lost opce more. In 1858 he was beaten by Douglas. ‘Could a more discouraging list of setbacks be cited? one of our greatest Presidents. back upon? us? he ran for Congress and was badly defeated. appointment to the United States Land Office, for the United States Senate and was again Yet, he became Have gny of us worse failures to look And even if we had, have we the right to Iet them. down

One of my boasts always has been that I am a member of the printers’ ink guild, but since I have heard from Lon B. Ramsdell, manager of B. F. Keith’s Baltimore Hippedrome, I am prouder than ever. The reason lies in the little paper he enclosed, a tiny four-page sheet, pub- lished at. Kernan’s Hospital for Crippled Children. Jt is called “Grean- ings,” and, though it deals with what goes on in the hospital, only reading it could convince a person that so much cheer and courage and staunch- souled bravery is in existence. But the real feature is the editor. .Twelve years old, this editor, Agnes O’Brien, never has been off of her back, never one minute without pain. I challenge any other editor to match her exploit, and it is my opinion that the publishing fraternity is honored by such a jourral and such a journalist, —

_o man is “beat” ’till he quits, No man is through ’till he stops; No matter_how hard failure hits, No matter how often he drops— A fellow’s not down 'till he lies In the dust and refuses to rise. ~* —Wiltliam Lyles.

Frank Lloyd, assistant manager of the Claridge, always has a fund of good hotel stories to tell. One concerns a mountaineer from the hills of Kentucky, who came to Louisville on his honeymoon. ._He went to the desk and asked for a. room, leaving the bride parked: somewhere near the baggage rack. “Three dollar room be all right?” the clerk asked. (This was back in the dear dead days beyond recall when there was such a thing as a $3 hotel room.) “Yup,” answered. the hillbilly. “Register, please,” said the clerk, and the man from the mountains scrawled painfully, “Andy Hightower.” Then he walked back to his new wife and together they started for the elevator. “Hey, there,” said the scardalized clerk, “you can't take that woman to your room.” f “Hey, yourself,” returned Mr. Hightower, “this here woman’s my wife.” “You'll have to register for .her too, then,” the clerk told him, “All right,” was the mountaineer’s answer and he grabbed the pen and signed, “And Katie.”

Charlie Winninger tells this cone. An English actor arrived in New York a few months ago for his first en- gagement in this country and shortly afterward became known around the club to which he had a guest ticket as a most generous fellow. Ap- proached for loans he never failed to grant them if he happened to have the money in his pocket. One day he was asked for the loan of a “berry’ by @ vaudevillian down on his luck. “Certainly,” he replied, producing his well-filled the bills, “but how much is a berry?” The vaudevillian did some quick thinking, “Twenty dollars,” he informed hts benefactor. He got it. But the English actor is now studying up on Ameri Wallet and fingering in slang

If Bozeman Bulger’s game of. golf was as good as his fund of golf stories he would be open champion of the world instead of champion sport writer of “The Evening World.” One of his recent ones concerns Tom Hughes, the professional at the Coldstream Club, A mysterious con- signment of clubs arrived. On each was the notation “Hola for Locker A-1.” There were enough clubs in the shipment to equip a sporting goods store. A few weeks later a new member appeared. “T've got Locker. A-1,” he said. “Have any clubs come for me?” “I’ve received enough for a dozen of you,” said the pro. “Would you mind telling me what the In world you are going to do with all of them.” “Not at all. I was in a store out in Chicago a month ago'and found a midiron that just sulted me. The mashie was good, and so was, the whole set, so I had.them make up a dozen of each club. I'm going to try them out until I get a set that gives me a good score.” The pro then informed Mr, Bulger that he had found out later the new meéember’s hobby was buying golf clubs, just as another’s {fs collecting stamps or Vases and that he has upward of 3,000 at his home. “He ought to shoot a good game. with all those tools to do it with,” commented Mr. Bulger. “Around 120,” smiled the pro. to get it down-around 115.” “With these new clubs he’s hoping

Armistice day again brings up the question, “What has our part in the World War done for us?” Well, it has eertainly left us with an avalanche of monuments on our hands, hasn’t it? We hava. monuments tor soldiers, for army mules, for dogs, for carrier pigeons. Wé have them for everything—execpt the women who helped to win the fight just as surely as did the men who carried rifies. ; What about the women nurses who worked themselves to the bones of their fingers caring for the sick and wounded? Where is there a com« memoration of the women entertainers who left good engageménta at big salaries and financed their own trips across that the men might be kept cheerful and morale maintained? Why isn’t there some symbol in stone or bronze of the Salvation Army lass and her life-saving cigarets and doughnuts, a statue that every doughboy would salute in admiration and affection? Now, that the dega and pigeons have been taken care of with monu- ments, it seems about time for the women to be recognized,

Bart: J want to get my girl something nice for her birthday, but I don't want her to know anything about it. e McBride: Get her a radio set; she won’t know anything about it for years. Chalfonte-Haddon, “Sand and Spray.” oNt Rt ETSI 2 Sia nets ana ht PRS alie oO

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Wedngsday, Novertber 12, 1924

COLUMBIA PRODUCERS HAVE ARGUMENT FOR SAM SCRIBNER

Admit Much Wheel’s General Manager Says Is Cor- rect, but Wants to Know Where They Are Going to Get Extra Money to Pay More Salary Sam Scribner is right with a “but,” say the producers of the Co- lumbia Burlesque wheel. The producers refer to Mr. Scrib- ner’s outspoken letter and interview, both published in Variety of the past successive weeks. “Scribner wants new faces; he wants better shows. He tells us what he wants, but he doesn't tell us how to get more money to pay for them.” That was the terse reply made by one of the Columbia producers, and many others agree with it. “We all know as well as Scribner that there are new people who may be gotten for burlesque, but to get them and have them right we will have to pay more salary. And we are paying now all that we possibly ean, along with cost of production and general increases.” Everything Up but Grosses “Everything for us has gone up but the grosses. Can Mr. Scribner tell us how to get more gross? And if he can, will he? “I don’t mean that Mr. Scribner shall come back by saying, ‘Get bet- ter shows and you will get more money. We know that, too, per- haps. But getting better shows and more money—how about getting more gross through increasing the admission or sharing terms?” Further along in their remarks the producers talked about the billing item of $100,000 Scribner mentioned in his letter and statement. Accord- ing to the producers, this publicity investment is for the Columbia Amusement Company only, and not the Columbia wheel attractions. “That billing is all for ‘Columbia,’ not for our shows,” said one pro- ducer. “We don’t get a bit of per- sonal publicity out of it. “Whether personal publicity would help our shows or business is not the point. The fact remains that it is all for ‘Columbia’—to ‘make’ that name.”

“STOLEN SWEETS” RESUMING The rejuvenated “Stolen Sweets” (Mutual), formerly headed by Geo. P. Murphy, will resume its route at the Prospect, New York, Nov. 17. S

Scribner Checking Up Sam SS. Scribner left New York Monday of this week on an inspection trip. The Co- lumbia general manager will be gone a week. During his absence he will inspect several ' Columbia attractions to ob- serve whether elimfnations and replacements ordered by him upon his last tour of the cir- cuit have been complied with. This is in line with Scrib- ner’s statement to a Variety representative that ‘rom now until the end of the season he will jump out from Columbia headquarters every once in a while and observe first hand whether the producers have made the suggested changes. “HAIL COLUMBIA!” “Hail Columbia!” is the. title of a paper brightly getten out for the Columbia wheel theatres and patrons by Fred McCloy, manager of the Columbia, New York. It is an eight-page imposing pa- per of a good size, carrying various interesting articles, all touching upon Columbia burlesque or its people. About 250,000 will be distributed free over the Columbia circuit. The paper may reappear at intermittent intervals. Mutual Wheel Dropping And Adding 2 Houses The Mutual Burlesque Circuit dropped the Majestic, London, and Grand, Hamilton, Can., from the cir- cuit Nov. 10 and add the Park, Erie and International, Niagara Falls, Nov. 17. The two Canadian houses have not been doing consistent business since switching from the Columbia Wheel to the Mutual this season and were ordered dropped by I. H. Herk after his last inspection trip. The switch wil] leave the route in their game position, all four houses concerned being split weeks.

= JANE DILLON “GLIMPSES OF LIFE” ALBANY EVENING NEWS: Friday, Oct. 31, 1924 Jane Dillon’s Sketches Score on Grand Program - “It is difficult to believe that the attractive young woman who an- nounces that she is going to give a few character impersonations at Proctor’s Grand is the same woman who becomes thrte distinct types of men in the twinkling of an eye. Miss Jane Dillon is the best news of the “all-girl” bill (though the men do break into the bill through her impersonations), and her spruce old rube visiting the city; her Ilumber- jack reciting Service’s “Spell of the Yukon,” and her tottering old man, are as clearly differentiated in voice, carriage and appearance as they would be in life. Miss Dillon is an artist of the first water.” , “COME ALONG” NEW OWNER The Columbia Amusement Com- pany has transferred the “Come Along” franchise from Fred Clarke to, Rube Bernstein. Bernstein has taken possession of the show. James C. Morton and Family, re- ported the highest priced turn in burlesque, at $500 weekly, were re- placed by Leeming and Shannon, two comedians recently with “The Purple Cow,” a legit musical road show. , The switch followed closely on Sam Scribner’s statement, as pub- lished in Variety, that iuny show not up to standard, after receiving due notice, would have its franchise re- voked. “Come Along” was reported a weak sister when it played the Columbia, New York. Following that date the book was altered. Considerable shifting of the ccmedy burden ensued without help- ing much, according to the Colum- bia’s report. The Morton Family were signed for the season by Clarke and not by the Columbia Amusement Company. The Le Gellis Brothers, acrobats, are also reported out of the Bern- stein edition, due to high salary. Bernstein is the producer of the “Bathing Beauties,’ another Colum- bia wheel attraction. The switch leaves Clarke with “Let’s Go,” the Columbia summer-run attraction. EPIDEMIC HITS TROUPE Milwaukee, Nov. 11. The epidemic of black smallpox in Minneapolis has resulted tn va€ci- nation of the Fox & Krause bur- lesque company, playing the Gayety there, and a decision to keep No. 1 company in Milwaukee until the disease is stamped out, instead of permitting it to take its regular turn in the Minnesota city. According to word reaching the offices of Charles Fox and Joe Krause in Milwaukee, Bert Rose, principal comedian of the Minneap- olis company, was taken from the stage with a minor attack of the dis- ease, BURLESQUE CHANGES De Rajah and Princess Alga have withdrawn from Bernard & Lor- raine’s “Happy Go Lucky” (Colum- bia), replaced this week in. Phila- delphia by the Turner Brothers.

Casino, Cleveland, Winds Up Cle-eland, Nov. 11. The Casino, formerly Vail’s Black Cat, orlginally Empire, has expired. Frank Noonan, the last manager,

s ) ? MUTUAL’S BUSINESS INCREASES Business in the 36 cities of the Bronx, has picked up during the Mutual Burtesque Association | past three weeks and continues jumped last week, the entire cir- | mounting, each week’s gross to cuit averaging nearly $6,000 in| date exceeding the previous each house, according to a state-.| week’s business. ment by I. H. Herk, president of Western End Encouraging the Mutual Wheel. “The western end of the cir- In commenting upon the in cuit is also giving us much en- creasing business of the circuit couragement and running neck Mr. Herk said in part: jand neck with the eastern halt. “The condition of the entire |The grosses: for Milwaukee, In- Mutul Circuit and shows is more} dianapolis, Des Moines, St. Louis, than satisfactory and should} St. Paul, Detroit and Kansas prove even better from now un-j| City are satisfactory from all til the end of the season. angles with the others steadily “Last week the average busi-j|improving and building up to ness for._the entire circuit was |such an. extent we haven't one close to $6,000, which we con- | ‘poor’: week in the west. sider splendid even with the “I am satisfied with the Mutual holiday prices Election Day and /jattractions and think the busi- the extra shows given in some ness justifies the statement that cities. Mutual patrons are satisfied also. “Buffalo, Kansas City, Detroit, | We are trying to give our public Washington, Prospect, Bronx, | real burlesque shows attractively and the rest of the circuit turned | mounted, and, I think, succeed- in fine grosses, with Milwaukee,|ing, judging by th« reports we Cincinnati, Scranto-,wand the two| receive and the gross business Philade}Jphia houses (Gayety and | each show is playing to. Trocadero). showing the = best “The morale of the artists, week’s business of the season so} producers and members is excel- far. The last five houses havej lent and the co-cperation and been climbing steadily and are] assistance given each other is re- now rated with the best on’the|Nected by the enthusiasm of the wheel. entire personnel on both sides of “The Mutual route has but one| the footlights. open week, caused by the drop- “We have every reason to be ping of the Columbia, Boston.}sanguine, judging by the prog- This is expected to be filled| ress made to date that the cur- wittiin the next 10 days, as the{rent season of the Mutual Whee! shows are now playing New/}wiil be a splendid one for all. Britain, Conn., the first half of | Now that the election has passed, the week, and if business war-j|and with possibilities-of aid from rants we will fill the last half|the weather, the good business of that week in or about New| done *o date should be material- England andaclose the gap. ly bettered all along thé line. “Business at the Prospect, | We’re in fine shape as is.” —

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WHIZ BANG BABIES (MUTUAL) Prima Donna....... eeakeasene Ruth Shepard Ingenue..... Chee edvcsesreeeeds Alice Carmen Sonbrette. ..+sccccceccesesseses Belle Barron JUVENIIE. . cccccecveces Soavescened Jack Guth Juveniie..... bess won TrvrviTT. fi Harry Guth Bite....2.ccossss ee nerecsevese Sam B. Cohen CRAPAGTET . . cde govt Seecces cckasae Steve Mills CaM OM? 63 o's 0 eS ohh 6s an tn FER Jack Leonard Featured Comedian.........+5. Billy Gilbert

“Whiz Bang Babies” isn’t a dud. It’s a corking good Mutual show, real burlesque, featuring Billy Gil- bert (last season on the Columbia with Sam Williams’ show). Gilbert does a semi-sap Dutch character, features a sneeze and his own delivery, and is all over the show. He has retained one scene from the Collumbia show, “The Haunted House,” in att two, the rest sticking to standard burlesque familiars, such’ as a table scene, where the waiter with the red sash serves the table with the red flowers on it, ete. The Whiz Bang idea, of comedy is as broad as Big Tess and includes an expectoration bit which is vul- garly funny but accepted here for a diaphramous wow. It also calls for much running out on the runway by the chorus and some uncensored wiggling that was assure fire for encores as a picture of Lincoln, One overweight mama pulled the line out six times with her exit shimmy pulled just before she stepped off the rostrum into the first entrance. The soubret, Belle Barron, also shook it up for encores, but the high light of the evening was a number with the girls bare-legged, wearing a suggesticn of skirts which were removed as each girl walked off the stage. The exotic latitude was. given mostly~to the chorus. The dialog was free of dcuble entendre and the bits also not off color noticeably. A male quartet of Gilbert, Leon- ard and the Guth Bros. sang “What Has Become of Hinky Dinky Par- ley Voo” without taking advantage of the “trench” version, which is the tip off on how closely they stuck to the original book. Leonard did a likeable tramp, pairing off with Guibert and round- ing out a strong comedy team. Alice Carmen had a good “drunk” scene in the old “whisky machine” bit and also pulled an eccentric dance. She clowned in a comedy jazz band bit and was generally prominent all evening. Ruth Shepard wore red tights on two occasions and~-looked good but failed to show anything conspicuous either vocally or while “dancing.” Belle Barron was the conventional soubret. Her big moment was in a black lace one-piece costume which looked immense with the lights down. Out on the runway the girls were bare-legged all of the time. It was the open season for varicose veins but the railbirds liked it and busi- ness was heavy on the lower floor. Another familiar bit was the “interruption,” also a favorite on the Columbia this season. The straight is proposing to his girl while the comic is entertaining her kid sister by showing her pictures of animals. Straight says, “Dar- ling, your perfume is delicious, you smell like a—“Skunk,” reads the comedian. A cabaret scene allowed for a trio singing and musical specia]ty of the Guths and Alice Carmen, the latter singing a pop. The close harmony was good for applause. A comedy jazz band with some nonsensical clowning by Gilbert and Leonard is another holdover from last season “The Haunted House” remains the comedy high light. A pair of trick candles which move about weirdly, a couple of skeletons and the other spine-tickling props are used for big laughs. The costuming is bright and the production up to the wheel average; a bit above, throughout. Two full stage sets are used in act one and three in-the second. In the latter Gilbert in costume does a bit of an Oriental dance that grooved, - while Leonard was a Bobby Clark tramp with the “cheaters” and moth eaten “flogger.” The costume flash was “The Girl From?” the girls entering from be- hind panels, in musical comedy cos- tumes of the usual grotesque eccer- tric kind, which are not an asset to a burlesque attraction unless brand new and wornby young ladies of the ensemble who have had sev- eral road lessons in carrying them,

Con NEW STOCK HOUSES Fox and Krause Going Into St. Paul and Winnipeg Chicago, Nov. 11. Harry Hirsh, general manager for the Fox and Krause stock burlesque circuit, operating in the northwest, announces that Winnipeg and St. Paul will be two new houses added to the circuit shortly. The present circuit is composed of three weeks with as many stock companies alternating. ‘ Member of the featured

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Hurtig & Seamon’s “Hollywood Follies,” at the Columbia this week, has been vastly improved since its summer occupancy of-the Columbia last season. Marty Collins, the comedian team of Collins‘and Pillard, has found him- self in this show. Collins has been coming fast for the past three sea- sons, during which time he and Pillard established themselves as one of the important teams of the cireuit. He has never.shown to such advantage, however, as in this . season’s edition of the “Follies.” Collins is~extremely versatile. He dances, plays musical instruments, is acrobatic, all in addition to being unctuous in his handling of comedy. Pillard is the -same_ strong, smooth opposite, a clean-cut chap with a personality that is admirably Suited to his following of Collins, Pillard’s only fault—and this a minor one—is an inclination to be- come a trifle stagey in spots. This is due to his unusual enthusiasm in his role, and whit burlesque precedent is unnecessary for this sterling young artist. The strength of the show is the comedy, although the production will compare favorably with any- thing on the circuit. The opening act, which was a trifle talky and draggy during the summer version, has been speeded up and slightly rewritten, which eliminated the dull portions. Collins as a goofy butler begins to grow on his audience here, This act is the weakest’ of the two, for in the second act, Irish Justice, the funniest scene -in’° burlesque when well done, is again trotted out disguised as a travesty on “On Trial.’ Collins as the judge, Jimmy Connors as the prosecuting attor- ney, Pillard as the defendant and Jacque Wilson as the vampish complainant made a comedy com- bination that pulled howls. The leng lost bladder was again swish- ing through the air. This is a pet Hurtig & Seamon scene. The late Ben Jansen used it for years, titled “Madam, Excuse Me,” in the old Bowery Burlesquers. It *was one long howl. The cast is splendid throughout. Jacque Wilson is an. ingenue who can dance, lead numbers and wear clothes. She has several fetching changes. Mae Kennedy, the soubret, is another lively miss who sings and dances well, and Juliet Belmont has a good singing voice for the heavy numbers, In addition she halves a piano, violin and singing specialty with Miss Clymer. The finale of the first act, a comedy jazz band, is the best thing of its kind in burlesque. The musicians are far better than the average. Collins is all over the scene, playing cornet, dancing, clowning and reciting a comedy recitation with “effects” reminiscent of Tom McNaughton’s “Three Trees” for big results. The chorus, beautifully costumed in black and white, are on for formations and drills that builds the finale into a big flash smash. Al Stern leads numbers in a sym- pathetic voice and dances often and well partnered with William Riley, another good hoofer. They are a useful, pair in this opera. Jimmy Connérs remains one of the best character straight men in burlesque and rounds out the strong line-up. “Hollywood Follies,” thanks to the wisdom of the producer and the talents of Collins and Pillard, is one of the best shows on the circuit and improving. Con SOUBRET’S ATTACHMENT St. Louis, Nov. 11. Jean Vernon, formerly soubret with “Take a Look” (Columbia wheel), attached George W. Rife, the’ producer of the show, last week here at the Gaiety. The suit involves $3,057 based on a run of the show contract which Miss Vernon held at $90 a week. She was discharged after five weeks.

BURLESQUE ROUTES will be found on page 44 #n this issue.

~ LETTIE BOLLES INGENUE LEAD with Harry Levan’s “TOWN SCANDALS” Season 1924-25

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There were other factors explaining luke warm business during the week however. ; On the night of the. eléétion (Tuesday) Croadway seemed to have 4s big a turn out of celebrants as usual in the presidential race. Yet side strects and that included 42d..strect’s. fanmious theatre. block Were. .ayay under expectations in the: volume of people and attend- ance. Vaudeville theatres did. not complain as much as the legitimate, but the picture palaces also were disappointed in trade. Suburban homes lighted up long after midnight was concrete’ evi- dence of rado parties to listen in on the returns and n-erely refiected the same conditions within the city. Out in Chicago the Loop was SHUBERTS ADS OUT BY ORDERS —_—-— Home Town Sheet Hit by Ban Syracuse, N. Y., Nov. 11. In spite of much correspondence between the “Post-Standard” man- agement and the Shubert office in New York, the Wieting’s advertising is still missing from the “Post- Standard’s” columns. The Shuberts have taken. the position- that their copy will not gc back until decent space treatment on advance and re- views is assured. Incidentally it was reported that Keith’s’ is facing trouble with the “Post-Standard.” One of the “P.-S.” editors wrote down to the New York Keith office, complaining of. treat- ment he claimed he had received at the Syracuse Keith house. In the letter ‘the said the “‘P.-S.’ was near “ROBBY “YKE” HENSHAW’S “ENCORE” | The “Uke” and the “Encore” ‘has finally gained me world-wide fame over the Keith and Orpheum circuits and Europe’s leading theatres. Now being featured in Balaban & Katz wonder theatres of Chicago. “Week Nov. 3,"Chicage; week Nov. 10, Tivoli; week Nov. 17, Riveria. ‘Direction WILLIAM MORRIS AGENCY. PARK, BOSTON, Lenore Ulric in B Identified by Husband in “Harem” eads and Gauze Private advices Vajda’s “Harem” wil. strip or two of gauze. show Len his wife with her face covered and on tour. indicate that Belasco’s production of Ernest One section concerns a husband who is asked if he can recognize next week at Atlantic City. Following it plays Baltimore and Wash- ington, coming into the Belasco, New York, Dec. 1. It is rumored “Tiger Cats” will be then shelved instead of sent ore Ulric in a few beads anda most of the body visible. He says “THE RIVALS” REVIVAL STARTS IN PITTSBURGH 150th Anniversary of Sheri- |» dan’s Comedy—“Names” in Cast Pittsburgh, Nov. 11. Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s comedy classic, “The Rivals,” made commemoration of the 150th anni- versary of the play. While not get- ing quite the opening night draw anticipated, the Nixon was almost packed with an audience which came.to see Mgs. Fiske, Chauncey Olcott, Kenneth Thomson (of Pitts- burgh), Tom Wise and James. T. Powers. : Mrs. Fiske plays Mrs. Malaprop its all-star bow here last night in’ DUNCANS’ SHOW LEAVING LOOP _——- Played to Over $800,000 in 47 Weeks mo Chicago, Novy. 11. “Topsy and BHva,” the Duncan Sisters’ show, will end its long run here after another week, the at- traction opening a two-week date in Detroit Nov. 23. About 10 weeks’ bookings has been arranged, with Cleveland, Cincinnati and Pitte- burgh among the stands named. Present plans call for the Duncans to arrive in New York about Jan. 15, although a later entry may be badly tart and blamed radio.|the breaking point with Keith's.” ? ye hp soporte wey toon porns here | decided on because of changes Empty streets told the story. Bur-} That letter was sent back to Keith's glory than in anything she oy planned for the production prior to lesque shows giving midnight per-|here, but it developed that the y ah ts y the Broadway debut. f : bie “ a re done recently. Powers played Bob The sisters were anxi ormances were disappointing.|“P.-S.” editor had made no com Acres; Fred Eric was Faulkland; nxious to jump None of the Loop houses reported capacity, with must having trouble in selling the best locations. Cafe business was only fair in the popular places and terrible in the smaller resorts. That was true of New York also. Price Cutting General On Broadway cutting of prices election night was general. for al- most every musical attraction and for those dramas which had skied scales for that performance. There Was an abnormal demand for cheap tickets, some leaders turning away hundreds who demanded bargains. Yet the sales in cut rates failed to «Continued on page 40) plaint locally. Strange Bedfellows Samuel Shipman has begun work on the dramatization of Heywood Broun’s novel, “The Sun Field,” with A. H. Woods looming up as the possible producer. The lugh of it is that Broun, with most of the other New York critics, lampoons nearly every one of Sammy’s paradoxicaliy titled plays. Reopens Nov. 24 With “Carnival” Soston, Nov. 11. “Carnival,” the Frohman produc- tion of the Molnar play, for Elsie Ferguson, will reopen the Park Nov. 24. At that time the house returns to the Erlanger books. It was owned by Lotta Crabtree and in recent years has been closed. “Carnival” opens Nov. 22 in New London. Frank Reicher directed “Carnival,” selected by Gilbert Mil- ler because he also handled that same author’s “Lilliom” for the The- Lola Fisher the Lydia; May Col- lins was Julia; Mr. Olcott was the Sir Lucius O’Trigger and Percival Vivian as Fag, completed the ma- jor roles. Georgette. Cohan has a minor part as Lucy. George Tyler and Hugh Ford are making the presentation. It is be- lieved the potency of the name cast and the merit.of the comedy itself will make it a bang-up road attrac- dion for ali season. “PETER PAN” RIGHTS Although another American manager was making a strong t direct to New York from the Selwyn here, and it was only after a series of violent Jong distance telephone discussions between the Duncans and Tom Wilkes in Los Angeles that they agreed to play the mid-western territory first. Wilkes wanted “Topsy and Eva” to repeat in San Francisco before appearing in New York. The sis- ters won the argument about the coast repeat, which they had vetoed. Stories published here under San Francisco date lines somewhat aired the dispute. Needs New Production It is no Secret in show circles that “Topsy and Eva” should have a new production and the cast strengthened before reaching Rroad- 4 ? + ; 7 i 9 JOLSON § SINGERS PUDGIE ROSS’ $25,000 atre Guild. bid for the current English way. The Duncans at first friled to 3 tl rights to Peter Pan, Sir recognize that because of their sen : : James M. Barrie last Friday entional success in Chicaco Al Jolson with his new show, “Big Judge Calls Verdict Excessive—$15,- renewed for the next five years j as ZIEGFELD IN CAMP In the 47 weeks bere the attrac- | B@.” will open Nov. 24 at the Alvin, 000 As Compromise with Gilbert Miller, represent- won has attained a record of over Pittsburgh. The show’s resting place ing the Charles Frohman of- $800 000 gross: The avearace busi- S on Broadway as yet has not been} Myrtle (“Pudgie”) Ross, the Win-| Filo Ziegfeld slipped his usual fice. ness nas been around $22,0+0 % decided upon. It may be the Win-/} ter Garden dancer, hurt by a truck} quota to the Western Union, then The Frohmans are non-com- though there was a slump durines Py ter Garden, but report says Jolson| owned by the Fowler Mfg. Co., and/ changed his mind, walking out on mittal on the Dillingham ace election week to $18,000. The Dun- 4 has not agreed with the Shuberts subsequently awarded a $25,000 ver- his wires that told the dramatic edi- quisition of the American cans opened modely Dec. 30 las a over that important point. dict for damages, is again having | tors he intends taking to San Fran- rights, but have cinched the winning mixed reviews in the : In the new Jolson show as novel-| jegal trouble. Justice Ingraham de-| cisco by boat. When Zieggy gets| | English rights with the consent || dailies. Business started climbing RS ties will be 18 colored jubilee singers and eight horses. Jolson, in black- face, will sing with the colored men. The horses are to be used as an “ef- fect,” with Jolson riding one of them, also in blackface. RUSSELL CONN’S PROGRESS Washington, Nov. 11. The Lee House, one of Washing- ton’s popular hotels with the com- panies appearing here at the the- cided the award excessive, and un- less Miss Ross stipulates by Nov. 18 for acceptance of a reduction of bee damages to $15,000, the court will order a new trial. Miss Ross’ attorneys, Jackson & Brock, have not as yet decided whether to stand a new trial cr ac- cept the $15,000. Miss Ross was a passenger in a taxicab when the defendant’s truck ran her down. It was evidenced that her professional career as a dancer was permanently halted as a hunch he wants the d. eds. to get it hot so he wires. Instead of taking the boat ride, Mr. Ziegfeld, Clarence Willetts and a couple of other men left yesterday (Tuesday) for a camp in the Adi- rondacks. They will return toward the end of next week. As Ziegfeld’s representative, upon their return, Mr. Willetts will go to Chicago to take charge of the road “Follies,” but without inter- | fering with that show’s executive} of the canny Scotch baronet. Contracts were requested to be sent to England from the Frohman office last week. $2,000 FOR MORDKIN “The Greenwich Village Follies,” at the Shubert, New York, has taken up the contract held by Morris Gest for Mordkin, the Rus- and maintained amazing patronage that continued through the summer and up to now. Exceptional Publicity Exceptional publicity in addition to the sisters’ popularity is the secret of “Topsy and Eva’s” success here. Wilkes borrowed Walter Dug «san from tke Selwyns for the agertirg éssignincrt, and ‘the campaign u:- der the producer's direction was al- most continuous. There will be four atres, is now being managed by staff in any way sian dancer, and his @bmp: f ° ‘ . ? ’ . « € , pany Oo ‘ 4 . : ° Russell Conn, formerly of the Shore- | 4 result of the injuries. Later Willetts will come back to! three 4 poor acto the ort lagen and the last : a erformance w 2 ~ at $6.5 ham. New York to take charge of the Gest turned over his contract to ord 7 oe PS ene Conn is head of the local Greet- BOOK OF BARRYMORES new Leon Errol show, it is said. Jones & Green at a reported price saith — ee years he yi The reason for Ziegfeld’s vaca-| of $2,000 a week. worke iS Way up from an assist- tion, it is reported, is that he is The Mordkin >» sails f , . ce , » is é > } group sails from Kirkw ] S — erent Pr ccaggrene Ss Written by Ethel—Harper’s Maybe | tired out. His last production was| England today (Wednesday) on the ood with Be asco aA a Publishing | aoe Dear,” for his wife, Billie! “Homeric” and will join the “G. V.| Los Angeles, Nov. 11. a Gurke. Follies” shortly after arriving. Having completed his film work ~ iiiceneynipicpaieiiaaiinesbanmen at the Paramount studios, James Marjorie Rambeau’s Play Thomas Wilkes will star Marjorie Rambeau in “The Valley of Discon- tent,” the adaptation of the book of that name which he tried out on the Coast last summer. Rehearsals will start Dec. 1, with the attracticn due on Broadway about New Year’s. LE MAIRE BACK WITH BROOKS | A book dealing with the careers of the Barrymore clan has been writ- ten by Ethel Barrymore. According to report Haper’s may publish it. a CARLETON REPLACES BROOKS Alan Brooks will leave the cast of “Expressing Willie” at the end of the week. He will be replaced by William P. Carleton, who handled Frazee Organizing No. 2 Troupe of No, No Nanette H. H. Frazee has returned from Chicago and is organizing a dupli- cate company c: the musical “No, No, Nanette," destined for New York and other eastern territory. A | departuré in duplicate in ‘this in- | Stance will have the second com- ;pany as strong as the original with Mabel Bunyea May Go in “Cobra” When “Cobra” leaves the Long- acre, New York, for the road Satur- day after its long Broadway run, Mabel Bunya may replace Judith Anderson in the lead. The show plays Philadelphia next week. Miss Anderson is under another engagement, remaining in Ne\ York. Montgomery, Pa., Theatre Destroyed Kirkwood left for New York, where he is to begin rehearsal in “Ladies of the Night,” a stage production to be made by David Belasco. Kirkwood is reported to have signed a two-year contract with Be- lasco, during which time he is to appear in two plays. During the off season on Broad- way he js to be permitted to do picture work. Accompanying him on the trip Charles WeMaire, costume de-/|the role in the Chicago* company | names in the new cast. re ; ‘ signer, has returned to the Brooks! which flivved. According to present plans the Sunbury, Pa., Nov. 11. was hie~wife, Lila Lee, and their Costume Company as art director Brooks may return to vaudeville. | original company, current in Chi-| Fire wiped o.t the Lyric at Mont- infant son. and in charge of that firm’s work- rooms. Mr. LeMaire previously left the organization to become a free lance. “Willie” has another month to go at the 48th stréet, Equity Players having started a new production, due in before the holidays. |cago, will remain there indefinitely | and, at the termination of run, play j through the middle west direct to the Pacific coast. gomery near here. last. Saturday. ; Thomas Grady, owner, estimates hi | loss at $50,000. He plans to rebuilc ba big modern theatre on the site. Miss Lee, it is said, is making arrangements during her husband’s 3roadway stay tO appear in a j vaudeville single.

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z ; i : a4 4 t | ‘MIRACLE’ WINDS 12 VARIETY ! . SOL BLOOMS VICTORY upset of the elections last week. winning. It was no more than proper that badly needs anyone of influence of 145. after Bloom had beaten their man A Vote- for that district. Congressman £0l Bloom was re-elected in the 19th congressional district of New York by a majority of about 9,000. It was the greatest Whereas the betting for Governor Smith to win had been 2% to 1, the betting the night before election was 2 to 1 against Sol Bloom Congressman Bloom turned over a normal Republican majority in his congressional district of between 15,000 and 20,000 to a 9,000 Democratic victory for himself. It’s a etriking testimonial to the vote-pulling power of Sol Bloom. Show Business in Next Congress As “The Theatre Congressman,” Mr. Bloom will carry the show business with him into the next Congress. Any statesman or poll- ticlan will credit a man who has done at the polls what Mr. Bloom did. Through doing that the show business will get the second credit, for the show business stood behind its Congressman Bloom. interests, as Congressman Bloom has done; as he will continue to do, ay 80,000 Voters in 19th District The 19th congressional district of New York is the largest in popu- lation and the wealthiest in area of any similar district in the United States. It holds 80,000 voters, according to the registration this year. Out of that 80,000, 39,000 voted for the Democratic nomi- - nee, Sol Bloom, and 30,000 for William “M. Chandler, Republican. Mr. Bloom defeated Mr. Chandler the second time on election day; in fact it was the last of several times. Bloom had to beat Chandler in a contest over his previous election in New York, also in Wash- ington, doing it in the latter city before a Republican House. At the special election.in the 19th district when Mr. Bloom was first elected, there were 35,000 voters registered, and Bloom won by a majority As the rock-ribbed Republican congressional district of the coun- try, the party didn’t want to lose it. ization did its best to hold the district, especially this last election A vote-getter commands the same attention in politics that a money-getter does in the show business. It looks pretty good for Sol Bloom over the political landscape. Democrats and astounded the Republicans, by decisive a Republican stronghold by what was an overwhelming majority It’s fine ‘or the show business and it’s great for So] Bloom. the show business should, as it at the capital to look after its The Republican national organ- in New York and Washington. Getter - He has astonished the carrying UP IN BLAZE OF GLORY Flood of Editorial Com- ment Upon Ending of New York Run “The Miracle” wound up its long run at the Century, New York, Sat- urday night in a blaze of glory. It was followed by a ‘flood of editorial comment upon the play and its sponsors. About $44,000 was the gross re- porte’ around the theatre for its final week. The next stand of “The Miracle’ will be at Cleveland, open- ing Dec. 22, with Morris Gest hold- ing a guarantee for the play in that town of $215,000. This week the ad- vance sale in Cleveland amounted to $62,000, with nearly all of it from outside Clevelan”, in towns through- out Ohio. For the Cleveland engagement Lady Diana Manners will return from England, sailing Dec. 3. Rosa- mond Pinchot, daughter of the gov- ernor, will return to the cast at the reopening, along with the other principals and those of the ensemble required. It will need three weeks to dis- mantle the Century and restore it to its former theatre form. Another two weeks will be necessary to build up the Auditorium in Cleveland for the presentation. As an example of the magnitude of the “Miracle” equipment, one of the chandeliers takcn down at the Century will be shipped by itself west, on a 70-foot long flat car. At the conclusion of the play Sat- urday quite a demonstration oc- curred at the Century. Many of those present implored Mr. Gest to continue the piece. MUNSELL’S OWN PLAY Warren P. Munsell, business man- ager of the Theatre Guild, will bow in as an independent producer this @eason, standing sponsor for Her- mann Bahr’s “The Mongrel,” star- ring Rudolph Schildkraut. Elmer Rice is adapting the play, to open around the holidays. Munsell is doing the piece inde- pendent of his Guild connection, and will continue as its business mau- f “Follies” 15 Years Ahead On 42nd_ street are two “yearly” signs. One is that “Abie’s Irish Rose” is in its third year and the other reads Ziegfeld’s “Follies” is in its eighteenth year. ~ “Abie’s” sign was up first. It suggested to Ziegfeld his present eighteenth series under the title. Bim Blames Deputy— J.. FRANCIS HANEY and Co. A dancing act that stops shows and takes encores. Conceded by managers who have played us to be a full stride ahead of our com- petitors because of strong comedy and novelty numbers. . Those who saw us at Loew’s State, New York, will verify my statement. P. S—Haney’s Aluminum Dancing Platés on sale at Vanites:- Make-up Shop, 160 W. 46th Street, New York. P. S.—Trunk, 16 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass. . EQUITY CLOSED Show Reopens with New Cast “The Easy Mark” failed to show at the 52d Street last week when it was reported W. J. Brady, Equity deputy, called out the company, B. K. Bimberg, owner of the house and who took over the show several weeks ago from the Independent Theatre, Inc., aNeges breach of contract upon the part of the mem- bers of the company who had been engaged under a verbal arrangement CHI. MANAGERS SEEK TO PACIFY “TRIBUNE” Want More Consideration and May Kick on New Ad Rate Chicago, Nov. 11. The local legit theatre managers have appointed a committee to call on the publisher of the Chicago “Tribune,” with a view of drawing more consideration in space given attractions playing the Loop. committee is also expected to argue about the recent raise in advertis- to make a call “specs” situation is handled. editors disliking a location a “spec’ sold him for a show, now in town torial columns, get the editorial. “spec” trouble starts, the “Tribune’ sends out reporters to gather data expressed by the “Tribune” (Donaghey), peatedly states blame for the Chicago situatio NEW PEOPLE IN “MARRY” “Cheaper to Marry,” Frank Thomas, who, Donnelly, are the main principals. EDMUND BREESE RETURNING Edmund _ Breese, the-former as star of “Fool's Gold,’ ager. make his entry as a producer. The ing rates. Many claim it is a most inopportune time for the committee at the “Tribune,” since one of the editors is printing wallop after wallop, both editorially and in the news columns, at the the- atre managers for the way the The tirade against the managers was started because of one of the that was to be praised in the edi- The show didn’t Every time the details of which are wild from the true state of affairs, and not corre- sponding with the views frequently critic of the who re- the public : to who deserted legit for films, will shortly return to a new drama by Barry Connors and with which Herman Gantvoort will with a week’s notice working both Ways. The cast had been working on half salary and Bimberg agreed to continue them on this status, and paid the previous week’s Salary as part of the arrangement. The company was invited to re- port at the 52nd Street the Monday following the transfer and were ad- dressed by Bimberg, who guaran- teed three weeks at the 52nd Street and if business warranted, shifting to a larger house. Upon removal the cast was to receive full salary. Business did not warrant the move, and it was planned to keep the show in at the 52nd Street indefinitely and later sénd it on tour. Despite absence of contract the cast remained for three weeks and were paid according to agreement. Last Monday the Equity deputy de- manded contracts and full salary, stating that if not forthcoming no performance would be given. Bim- berg offered contracts at the min- imum figure, but Brady refused to sign. An appeal to Equity to straighten the matter out brought the retort that they could not do anything, and consequently the house was dark. d Bimberg blames Brady for hav- ing agitated the walkout on a day’s notice instead of the week’s notice as stipulated. | comedy. “EASY MARK” ith “Abie” Troupe Aimed at Miami Seana Anne Nichols is organizing .@ seventh company of “Abie’s Irish Rose” to play an indefi- nite run at Miami, Fla., open- ing there on Dec. 1. ; HUSSEY WONT TAKE ORDERS Offered Century Koof, New York, or Cen- tral, Chicago Jimmy Hussey was asked to move his “Izzy” to the Century Roof in New York or the Central, Chicago. Each is a Shubert nrize dark house. Hussey intended remaining right at the 39th Street, where “Izzy” is in on a $3,100 weekly guarantee for that house. Hussey decided ito move to the road next Monday. Hussey, who is starring in the recently took over. the show ‘from George’ Broadhurst. Jack Kearns and _ Billy Lahiff (Tavern restaurant), also perhaps Jack Dempsey, are said to have put their finances behind the comedian to enable the buy and continuance. Hussey’s purchase price was cost of production back to Broadhurst and a wetkly royalty. The Shuberts are said to believe they may*now secure more than $3,100 a week from the theatre with “Izzy” doing around $6,000 in the small house, Lee Shubert is re- ported to have suggested Hussey move his show to the roof of the Century, or if “Izzy’’ wants a Chi- cago date, to take the Central, known as an upstairs house. The Hussey-Shubert agreement for the Thirty-ninth street is re- ported as containing a two weeks’ clause for the show if it wants to vacate but no “notice” clause for the Shuberts while “Izzy” pays its $3,100 weekly as rent. A vague report says that Lee Shu- bert to offset the absence of op- tional eviction of the show from the Thirty-ninth street by his of- fice, has informed Hussey that un- less he moves out, the Shuberts Wednesday, November 12, 1924 ——" We POLILEASE GOL } SE SHUBERT BAN 4 OFF “POST” Managers ‘Monkeying” with Organ of the Administration Washington, Nov. 11. The “banishment” of John J, Daly, critic of Ned McLean's Washington “Post,” from the local Shubert theatres, Poli’s and Belasco, lasted exactly two weeks. One week prior to the time McLean got-all “het: up” over the affair and one week following the front page story carried in the “Post” concerning the banning of its critic. But, the aforementioned banish- ment lasted only two days after Variety drew attention: to the fact that the Shuberts were “treading on dangerous ground” when “fooling” around with the “organ of the ad- ministration,” particularly in view of the fact that that samt “organ” had made inquiries of Variety’s Washington Bureau concerning the articles published last fall wherein were set forth the details of the now-famous ‘Poli’s lease, which lease has been referred to by many members of Congress as a “pres- ent” on the part of the government to those operating the house. ; Following the refund of Daly's $2.75 when he endeavored to enter the theatres to review “The Pot- ters” at Poli’s, he attempted to en- ter the other Shubert house, Be- lasco, the next night. He was spotted, after the first act, and again refunded his purchase price. Last week, however, the then cur- rent attraction at Poli's, Walter Hampden, was reviewed by Daly, and instead of the usual “J. J. D.” at the close of his review the critic's name was signed in full. will exercise a more strict super- vision of the box office distribution. This is accepted as a covert threat to Hussey that the cut rate sup- port being given the show at pres- ent may be withdrawn if he elects to remain at the Thirty-ninth street “against orders.” JUVENILE FOLLIES REVUE OF 1925 By HERBERT MARKS Presented Nov. 8 at Carnegie Hall by the National Stage Children’s Association under the supervision of Harry A. Schulman. Staged and directed by Edward Mendel- sohn, assisted by Freda Lippel, Lucille Lor- raine, Eleanor McAuley, Edwin Phi rt, Mme, Portia-Povitch and Kathryn Weat- cott. About a year ago the National Stage Children’s Association pre- sented “Cheer Up America” at the Selwyn, New York, to a packed house. Last March they gave “Side- walks of New York” as a testimonial tc Governor Al Smith at the Joison, and had them figuratively hanging from the chandeliers. Nov. 3 the new revue was produced at Carne- gie hall, and except for a very few seats down front in the parquet the huge auditorium was jammed. “Bigger and Better” seems to be the slogan. Next year perhaps Madison Square Garden. The word “bigger” is used advis- edly in view of the nature of the performance. It is true that the “The Easy Mark” reopened this »| week with an all-Equity cast. “VOGUES” CLOSED “Vogues,” a Shubert revue, which was also called “Vogues and Frol- ics” when playing at the Shu- bert last spring, closed at Newark Saturday, making still another ad- dition to the list of Broadway at- When the Samuel Shipman play,|tractions which have been quick opens next Sunday (Nov. 16) at the Playhouse here, among the new people in the revival will be Harry Mestayer, and with Ruth flops on the road. “Vogues”’ was reported able to gross no better than $8,000 for its final -week, despite Election Day, which accounted for $2,500 alone. HARRIS’ “SUNDAY” CLOSING “Of a Sunday,” William Harris, Jr., first: production attempt of the new season, will close this) week ’|) following its date in Washington. It, is a comedy by Homer Miles, open- ing last week in Baltimore to scant business. | majority of the kiddies were vet- erans of last year’s show, and 12 months does see a great difference in the “growing” notches carved in the wall at the homes of the young- sters. But all that means is that the average age has possibly ad- vanced from eight to nine, which is certainly young enough still to make these children’s achievements as remarkable as ever. The additional training has seen a great advance in the stage ability of those from last year’s revue. Con- sequently the tinier of the tots are not quite as consistently comical as when they first publicly displayed their naive and unaffected charm. But this year they have reached a state of perfection in their work that is astonishing. Two of the ensemble numbers, featuring .“Tiller” choruses of not more than four or five years not only had the staid foundations of Carnegie Hall hysterically rocking with laughter, but created amaze- ment that such diminutive little sprites could execute high kicks, ballet whirls, trick formations and other difficult dance steps with faultless precision. These numbers were staged by the Misses HBlean McAuley and Lucille Lorraine, wh rate the highest credit for arrang- ing specialties that could be placed intact into the best Broadway revue and would stop proceedings as surely as an earthquake. Perhaps the most delightful part of a vastly entertaining evening was the self-assurance of one little golden-haired angel of about four summers. Leading a “finale-hop- per” number with another little girl, she had no idea of what to do but calmly watched her partner and fol- lowed with persistent complacency, constantly using the wrong arm, foot or gesture in the right place, and always just an instant late. The older girls of 14 and 5 were not as much in evidence as last time. One toe ballet, however, ar- ranged by Mme. Portia-Povitch, was particularly charming and profes- sional in execution. It was rather unfortunate the “Pavlowa Ballet” of a year ago was not repeated in some form. There were 200 children in the cast. Of these at least 50 had in- dividual specialties. Everyone was talented and it becomes exceedingly difficult to name those really out- standing. More than half of the 60 kiddies who received $12,000 in scholarships from Governor Smith last year were on hand. Among the newcomers are several who will qualify for the coveted prizes this season, Perhaps the evening’s greatest triumph was scored by Sylvia Froos, whose name has become familiar to radio fans and patrons of Broad- way benefits during recent months as the forzmcst juvenile vocal artist Although it was well after midnight when Sylvia’s chance came the audience couldn't be satisfied. She was forced to sing about half @ dozen sonzs with Abner Silver, pop- ular composer, at the piano. The best tribute this reviewer can, ay to her astonishing talent is that She made him like a ballad. it as prohably no one else could. who last year scored emphatically (Continued on page 16) She sang ~ Another Sylvia, little Miss Sims, ~ All I trac Du Seve Broad arday produc Saturc week. during iness of the were “Col after 1 holdin BeLav ‘indica’ yond t before $6,500 out. | than $ acre 3s} + 4 Ss » Call »We “Ar run For “In at th time ji Sam “With The « eased "expec “Tz: ~ 39th week Geor,; atre, draw Move drop] limit being day for. s Geor matt with abou ating $11,0 a lo; the clain duce Jord Nati The arou Tuk

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3 : bs Form ' All but “Cobra” New At-| | ®°°che from ‘heir applause. The storm-tossed matrimonial Broadway Plays Available ; “- r bark of Gayle Burlinghame, one- tractions—F ailed to Gain time theatrical producer, now a + 7s > ° INDIANAPOLIS TERRIBLE! clerk in a Harrisburg shoe store, During Election Week e|and Polly Day, of the Music Box LOTTA MILES’ DIVORCE There are at present 90 impor- ea bids fair to crash with — tant stock companies playing the Indianapolis, Nov. 11. See ee ong *e Poole United States and Canada, a record even mince: attenctions «are of What is regarded as the smallest ge FR 4 ey pepe Lotta Miles, leading lady of “T'll fi f I ry 7 Broadway's list, or will be by Sat- eg vania, following a $100,000 aliena- Say She Is,” had her innings in the igure for the past few years and ee . diet ali AER aaligine crowd that has ever attended a mu-| tion suit against an English mil-| New york Supreme Court Friday | One that exceeds the number a‘ this arda . 5 F ' ‘1 y ee Wour as 4-out last | 8ical show in thjs city is said to lonaire. before Justice Tierney in a divorce|time a year ago by an even dozen. productions. Four dropped ou Sages A millionaire Englishman is men- | action against Raymond A. Court >, Saturday as indicated early last | have greeted “The Belle of Quaker- sintied ah. the peebable reanen: tie = sae in aetna . Hes “ate This does not include traveling kk week. The others failed to gain|town” at the Murat. the estrangement, but the divorce tal, . ~~ stocks of any descaiption, tent u dufing election’ week, in fact, bus- tress as “also an artist—an inte- rs aa Borgen rao aie tote This show was heralded as havy-| iS based on the grounds of deser- rior decorator.” Miss Miles’ name| Shows or anything but the com- ess e p fig ing “a New York cast” and was| tion. Mr. Burlinghame filed both} private life is Mrs. Florence | panies definitely playing runs at the y of the -previous week, and notices|/;.44n as “No Other Girl’ on| the alienation and divorce suits. f © wére promptly posted. Broa iy, we J Polly. Day, whose real. name is sel Dal 302 West 79th ode o larger cities and towns, aie ” : ¢ anonymous onde is - after making a run of 30 weeks, and| TBE total admissions were re- eeekcaes: heem we ieaiiarig: eonana’d PME a Lutes, 58: ware tae? ip ths aane e ‘ ported as 65. The election is said| ®®8™¢, as been @ bulterily among) ne principals were married Oct. .’ a oe ae So, ae ; holding over through the summer. h od i the noted of the front row of the|, 1 . policy a year ago, most, although “t E.Lawrence Weber produced it, and | °° ave caused it. - R hs 0, 1918, and have no children. 7 " » 7 Last week the Columbia turlesque Music Box Revue. Justice Tierney reserved decision not all, with the same companies. 4 indications were for continuance be- ‘stdin ieliaan ttn“ hotin’ bak é- Polly comes from a small town, Mo altmnny was eokes "| In some cases the run has been x4 yond the first of the year. The week | 7 10" og é re om Ae aa Columbia, Pa. near here, andj ~* 7 , continuous, while in others, the l- before election takings dropped to erased Res axe ie he °SS’ worked as a factory hand. Later ; theatres closed during the summer. i $6,500 and the drama was routed |"@ther than to vi tage OO she was ticket taker in the only Thirty-seven houses not included in x” out. It had been averaging better| ‘Uocal critics have. been “hammer- | theatre in her home town where ED. E. RICE DYING last year’s Uist are now playing "s than $9,000, profitable for the Long- | 78” oe a8 eect cet the} she met Burlinghame. The two stock, whilé 25 of a year ago are season for n ct in patronizin : ss soe — the rina” attentions canes «f tei a nee oe _ = Edward E. Rice, who is said to be at present closed or showing some in _ /B-) Polly’s stage success. st ayi in Polyclini , other sort of attraction. ie ¥ Jane Cowl played to hardly nothing Stanley W. Tannfield, the Eng- lying n Polyclinic Hospital, New To\the 90 companies now play- +h COBRA ' here. recently. lish millionaire mentioned in the | York, from inflammation of the kid-| | ust be added ff - : ; : d bel . | neys, was reported to have spent a | '"S e added five openings LW ° Superlative notices for Louis . case, barely escape eing horse next week (Nov. 17 To d é - Calh 4 .dudith -Andesson, inal etna te to this | Comfortable night. However, the - 11). To date no S Calhern an udit erso whipped when he came to closings lave been nt »Well liked by the dailies with MULLIGAN SQUARED. city by the enraged husband. Tann- | 40ctors at the hospital have de- announced for “American” saying, “Should field says Burlinghame is nothing | SP2ired of Mr. Rice's recovery. He — near future, and with several 1s -} run a year.” Opened April 22. | | “Flossie” Producer’s Debts Paid; | but a “drug store cowboy.” WAS FOMOvER:' to “the” Nenpital “Met “ on pang ee ke Ae w : inate ma reggings get tk New Show Projected : Ye a half century ago Mr. Rie ou lla oth oy ery a) abeoes e4 R r ; e A : - t= © ee . . 6é > ] ; ? Off “ ” ’ 4 : grosses.” Charles J. Mulligan is all squared Spring C eaning’ produced “Evangeline,” which he| The surprising activity is credited : ay — | with Equity, Naving paid off virtu- Road: Closes in Philly wrote in 1872 and produced at} by stock men to two things chiefly, me ad ia ithe: eet ath. he tnteom Git ally the entire $5,000 in salary claims . Niblo’s Garden with Cheever Good-| although there are doubiless many * nd at the Fulton Saturday, at which | 2ue the “Flossie” cast. Mulligan as- The growing list of Broadway| Win. It was. his first. it was fol-|minor reasons. It is generally i e. Shane tt Witt-teawe. la ne ie weeks, | ined his interest in “White Cargo” | successes which have failed on tour dy ha lip Agee ipo ‘Fun on the/ asknowledged that the year has ‘% 1B Sam’ H. Haris ned 4 the piece | t° Cover the claims. A recent court| in the fall going counts another pr: oy donis,” “1492" and many | been an unfortunate one for road m3 er m.. te M iy t oe ae . eae: action by Equity to compel the Mul-'| victim Saturday when -“Spring 0 =a iit: hea? shows of almost every description, > a whe argare aw rhage peer . : nar Corporation, which owns “Car- Cleaning”. will be brought back for Be wes re ai ses ace as as and with the weakening of this se- 2 ” © Opening pace “was $8,500, “bu £0,” to recognize the assignment ap- | storage. he ae teu dence oa pte "| rious opposition stock naturally re s eased off instead of building to the ’ nears to have had an ambiguous| The attraction went to the road 4 fib oad ay Templeton | penefits: Again, 1923 was believed ; ‘expected $10,000 average. object, since Mulligan’s share in the| with the stamp’ of a’ Season on an ian Russell. to be’ « bahne yer Mile Broad. % profits have been paid Equity right| Broadway and: also an excellent ; way in the quality of many of the oe $i: . along. The “Flossie” players have} Chieago record, the Lonsdale com- shows and these latter, an unusu- dea re Th a HIS eae b received 59 per cent of the claims, | edy having run there prior to New Mary Boland Loses ally good crop, have just reached “4 on. umbs down from the Equity due to pay the remainder! York. “Spring Cleaning’s” business, i i and are still coming to th oe at press and “caught by the this week, when the total amount is| however, averaged between $9,000 . Suit Against Author market. A glance “i the a a4 p- bah pte ‘eve expected to be satisfied. and $10,000 weekly, but failed, to The Appellate Division has _ re-| chart of the various play companies ee 1g cent. of that amount. An order issued by Judge Georze j : : : cmt ¥4 sed and “Brookl Eagle Pol- . - ‘irl, believed in its chances al- L foes . ; a cht “4 Aeteeen ee ete Miss Boland ha a $250 bond; F. Dunklee, of the Denver district but though not caring for it. Many wn —— da ee ey oe is “yy , ae noated’ which -will he asscaned ‘for | court, reauirine George Barnes. for- ol- comparisons drawn | between : e. ance ee ch signee 2 |” ge a | court costs, ete. mer leading man at the Denham icy, this show and “Abie’s Irish Marc Klaw, Inc., closed after. two y 3 ‘kes | 4 a rm, Rose.” Opened Sept. 16. weeks at the Klaw. Away to a poor Annie ane ‘ ‘ite ———— (Wil hae + ‘t K) to om ace 6 Kee LCe@, Variety (Con) said, “sure- start and the management decided| Complimentary reviews for 8 ‘ , registery the sum o 300 forth- | fire at box office.” ; upon a quick withdrawal. Indica- | Ziegfeld production starring Billie HOWARD’S PLAY CLOSING with, has thus far gone begging. ere —_ ; -e the takings were around | Burke with the star especially re- ’ Sridirenort: “Noy. 14 tarnes, it is stated here, can’t be — $4,000 — Feelving = praiseworthy — wordings.) 4) won actheeé-act play by | cated. ar- “Great Music” closed last Satur- tite “World” (Broun) took exception to : Oman, 2 toree-act D no rake is wife was day at the Earl Carroll after trying ~ | te dat act and “Tribune” (Ham- | Leta Vance which is being present- Hee ron Boateng Mc “hott ‘es- “ot reeks. It was produced by] 4 |mond) said, “A happy frolic.”|ed here the first half of the week|; “setae bas, a RPO her re ae es cache sera omy THE RISING SON “Bulletin” (MacIsaa.) believed it|after having broken in in Stamford nA ‘e pats nak er ty ee , ret > wae » GPOSSes stim . ‘ “ue ae ee ie 7T-P ” eo Pe ‘ ey ss 4 enance, ate f g alienatio of mated areund $6,000 at the start “World,” “Times” and “Her- rivaled “Kid Boots” and “Sally. last week, is reported as closing with eer ia $100 000 > waa fteniih ares Ham- ts 4 ve bins t tt sring that apart ald-Tribune” were favorable . the end of the engagement at New d versie sia egies aliee Weth. Cut Fate OE weve ye set S but “Post” and “E. World” Peter Pan London Saturday. The production | mond, in Boston, whom she alleged the about $2,000. According to’the oper- didn’t care fo: it. Opened | Lengthy reviews with mixed opin- i prenantih tte Joseph m= Howard | pursued* her husband’-around the in- ating cost, the attraction needed Oct. 27 lion as to the merit of Marilyn~Mil-4-~ ae ne ee apn ae yaLirty ‘| country until he deserted his wife P ct. ° 4 Pe Aye r ; oP ,| who, it is reported, had the backing | was $11,000 weekly to break even. While Variety (ibee) said, “Doubt- ler’s peformance and not especially 0 ’ >| Judge Dunklee allowed the pe- 1 ¢ ; : : y ; ve *nearn hia @ -oductic as a|of a number of New York mercan- wr rp PSs : : x a loss of over $50,000 is reported, ful if ‘Nugent piece will com- | | favorablk w ha’ Pa 4 badly | tile r le tition for a separate decree, and yut- : - . : whole. “World” (Broun, “badly > people : 4 the ( 2 60 the sale of the picture rights is} | mand more than ordinary cast” and “Brooklyn Eagle” (Pol-| John Nicholson and Margaret Cu- | Tdered the payment te ee in claimed to have considerably re- : business. lock) thought it “wearisome,” “Eve- | sack played the leading roles. an sen Ms cane Sharada, assaniene nith duced the deficit. ~ \ninge World” (Osborn), “delightful,” bs : money tor Mrs. barnes, attorneys the ip ; while “Times” (Young), “should fees, etc. In addition, George has will “Alloy,” produced by Lee Kugel, have full houses.” HARVEY’S MINSTRELS READY | been ordered to release all claim > oss after its , Lae P 3 wy GREAT MUSIC OPPS Ab. LEP. AEROROS BENET Chicago, Nov. 11. | t? $2,000 the couple have in Salt test Depreciated by the major- Simon Called Peter " Harvey’s Greater’ Minstrels, for- | ake City, and ws Pc ra Vienne te 008, cy ot os ae Rage Bigg: ALLOY reat eg Be aectioenats ae merly the property of R. M. Harvey, re dlsn, , 00 arnes is . are —-'° : 6 SS sage le: : , ", McLain, will J : 4 é stating “unmitigated bore.” Comment varied somewhat, “Times” thought it had possibili- drt a tgp 2 pic tl nths “Mail - Telegram” (Gabriel), with “Times” declaring “a dull ties of a success, but “Evening on mow will orobabl tart at tist about the only critic to give play,” and “World” opposing, World” (Osborn). said “tiresome,” yy i _ as lored PTOMAINE ATTACKS CONNARD ight — show a chance. Opened Oct. 4. with “good entertainment.” | | and “World” (Broun) was indif- | one of Chicago’s South Side colore the > Variety (Ibee) said, “doubt- “Sun-Globe” (Rathbun) was i cement. houses. hiss myst —. Nov. swt . i i ‘ : “Mai ; rom She ul of landing with success unimpressed, but “Mail-Tele yHis Connard, leading w ’ if a es. gram” was favorable. Opened The Steam Roller Brady’s Road Show biatiovss John B. Mack Players, Auditorium, pop- < Oct. 27. Lee waeliah Conflicting statements. “Mail- Kansas City, Nov. 11. | Was rushed to the Lynn Hospital The - ¥ S Variety (Abel) . said: Will | Telegram” quoted “pretty tire- William A. Brady’s ke Callea| Nov. 7 severely ill of ptomaine ay s¢ Ashes, produced by Walter hardly rate an extended stay. | some,” while “Bulletin”: balanced ” ' rn poisoning he 1 ’ he road f th | cee te: «pe ” Peter,” headed by Leonard Willey ; : ie ite at | 4 Jordan, went to the road from e | with ‘refreshing ~ different, and j— 4 Betty Wales, which was to have With less than two hours’ notice, sang a. National after playing three weeks. d _ | “Sun-Globe” (Rathbun) admitted ae a he: ; eS, ng ‘tinue|Margarey Williams, late of’ “The a The. opening gait was estimated | second week. Takings the first week | “held, one’s. interest.”. “Herald-| Closed here last week, will continue Gola Dierer stenped into” Miss _— around $6,000 while last week the | were not over $1,500 with little im- | Tribune,” “Post” and .“Kyening | on the road br picking ip the closed ' Go F ft S ki ' nant 7 . rocte TT eet Tt 1 tad wnt } ’ ‘ , a or takings went to het ween 89 One and rayvrer ¥ }

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At the opening of “The ‘Steam Roller” at the Princess Monday the seats assigned the critics of the dailies, with the possible exception of - those given Stephen Rathbun of “The Sun,” were in the last four rows of the house. Those down front were ap- parently friends of Miss

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we a ae aah ‘ * VARIETY LEGITIMATE » Wednesday, November 12, 1924 © i ame = —— — , hy " on holiday itself. Most managers pace is about even break. “Out-a-Luck." Now the preter Journal s Dramatic Dep’t meat ye ¢ my the ee ig the first “Alloy,” last week. Taken off a} All high scaled attractions were |"@* t#kem the count for two weel*|of Hearst's New York “Evening |} porrest D reet, the at Princess Saturday after two} more or less under normal last/Tunning, the bad business with} Journal” next Monday, and will be} “n Heidelberg,” the new Shube BY weeks. Business reported around| wo weeks, with “Boots” included, | “Maggie” being followed by worse &. ubert th ns . ’ & im complete charge of the dramatic tt h $1,500. “The St Roll h ; operetta, was the cause of the Shu- : 2000, e Steam Roller’ has| though stronger than most others | pysiness with “Of a Sunday.” department. That department has | pert theatre's comeback. It did ", °°” . A. Brady controls|debut in “Heidelberg.” She is said] «ppg Hold-Up Man”. will open “ engaged starting Thanksgiving Kusell; show by Langdon McCor- the house, but it is understood its|to have a voice of unusual quality.| a+ the Adelphi Nov. 30 and is due we week. No extra matinee; business} mack. Opens tonight (Nov. 12). disposal is required to clear up i " ti the wit only fair for big revue. Under|“Simon Called P ”: Kis transactior pet wer anag n New York some time after t ~ r eter,” Klaw (ist is between the manager HAST NOT DISCOURAGED : attraction $34 Lah week). Adapted from book of|and others said to be part owners frat of the year. The ‘attractio “ Grounds for Divorce,” Empire (8th game name. Produced last spring|in the property ° s Walter Hast has sufficiently re- | Will feature Joseph Regan, who no Dr. week). Nine performances last} by W. A. Brady, but kept out of} inate: ool 75 covered from the failure of “Clubs | !onger will be billed. as the young the Sanne theees a night. teas until this season. Opened Minis tan Aye Aas s ny is | are Trumps” and has begun assem- | !rish+tenor, but “the young Amer tov nga , #00, rhile not ca-{ _Monday. - - On a leasing bas:s the an- ~ mer “Roms » 9 | ican actor.” Augustus Pitou is pro « petisieat eee Broadway's non- hn. Sonomy Bijou (7th week),|mual rent asked is $75,000 net, nan én De ees Gee a dieken “The Hold-Up Man” in a6s0o* =e stank: rs, ove ac here from ‘Times/| which figure plus taxes a insur- c “Si s 8. 10 “High Stakes,” Eltinge (10th week).}| square last week, and will again | ance as total about Sedan cn. a oe M. age Ba tie Regular Wednesday matinee} move after another week or bel|nuyally. Agai h C. LeMaire Joins Brooks, Costumer | Bs Beare, er ee ntaront we ewitched to Tuesday account elec-| sent on tour. Laugh show, but |2U2/¥- Against that is the revenue! Charles LeMaire, costume design- | Show, is not financially interested. did mon. _Depinens moderate for holi-| using cut rates, with gross down — omens por ° —— enter-/er, has signed a long-term contract nes de ing. Estimated about $8,500,| _to moderate figures. $6,000. prises on the top floor of the Play-|to b " e _ “lll Say She Is,” Casino (26th week). |“The Dream Girl,” Ambassador (13th | house. When Brady leased the Suatanes Gesener, a Ghee ee nprge prog te-vah pops re Eight performances with rather week). Figured to last until holi- | 48th Street to Equity Players the|is t pany, o s city. e Sam H. Harris’ preduction of “The irnad geod election day trade, with tak-| days and may last longer, although | rental of about $70,000 was al is to assume charge of the Brooks | Money Lenders” will open at Atlan© 7] 7 ings for week somewhat improved | new operettas figured to take edge : : 8: alee on |. workrooms, as well as design, 1} tic City, N. J., Nov. 17. After tW™ wer over previous week, when slump off here. Around $14,000. a net basis, the lessees being re-|connection with the company’s pres- | weeks out. it will be brought to @ tow us, NUrt. « $18,000 to $19,000. “The Fake,” Hudson (6th week),|@U-red to pay the other costs/ent staff. Broadway house - $19 In His Arms,” Fulton (5th week).| Agency buy went off last week and| Making the rent about $85,000 a In th < opeteg™ Dale, Helen® 8 Final week. Lightweight comedy| attraction listed in cut rates. Lat- | year. “Is Zat So” Being Revised ons neg aim on4 Morris hou of only moderate drawing powers,| ter selling kept-takings to around| Immediate possession of the Play- “ ” Adamowska, Alice Moffatt, 4 firs mostly credited to Margaret Law-| $9,000. Maybe profitable, but not An. ‘a y Is Zat So,” designed as a star-|Rubin, Augusta Burmeister, Ralp less rence. Business last week between} up to expectations, house is promised, although should] ring vehicle for James Gleason,| Shirley, Herbert Evans, Harry the $7,000 and $8,000. “New Brooms” |“The Farmer’s Wife,” Comedy (6th the theatre pass to other hands the closed for revision and recasting | Plummer, Joe Depew, Elaine Stormy ser Sate tit, st. «i oye English type comedy doing | contract covering “The Show-Off,” | last Saturday night, The piece w1|Richard Pittman, Arnold Lucy wa: anne att range week), Final air trade, and also not up to open- | which is running there, would be} make another try the latter part of |Richard Wangeman and Kathleea pan raction looking forward (Continued on page 40) taken over by the new owners, December. Arthur. ' —

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ate! {CHS SLUMP STARTS WITH TOWN HURT: R' —~ HITS SLIPPING AND DUNCANS LEAVING = . first se oe 3 g & en eee . 11, , the. ormal with Kk) do- x over 1 elec- - s first istered Vine” t the $5,800 First with u oD Nicely le ee 4 or thee 7) y fine | al cure id pere predict though | have @ 3 gh the | leaving ng hit, r num- ‘here is h of it nis de« Ww. The ibition. ith the g for pecially umbers gh, but ELPHI vv. 11. ll open is due ter the traction who no s young Amer- | is pro- in asso 3, Mrs: ing the ‘ested. AST of “The t Atlan- fter two rht to @ _ Helen® Morris , Ralph Harry — e Storm 1 Lucys Kathleen a ra o. = a eance during the week, hitti 4 ‘gross of close to $23,000. - Dramatic bushows barely reached Wednesday, November 12, 1924 ee |” PNR Pee TON 3 Vapeteng tyson cg aR CRTC PONE Sigh B58 aoe ‘ LEGITIMATE VARIETY “Nanette” of the Musicals Alone Holds Up—Cowl Show Building—“Swan” and “Beggar” Slipping and Ready to Exit +. vv Chicago, Nov. 11, Plenty of unrest exists in the local legit calendar, same having struck the town two weeks. ago, sweeping away all the. high rating the majority of the box offices checked, and making noticeably “slow the general sales except in ‘“three or four spots. Election‘ day give no strength to the trade. Busi-* ‘ness the night befere election was . murderous. “Nanette” was the only show to sell out at every perform- for a $600 gross Monday night. “Strange Bed Fel- lows" (Playhouse) closed up abrupt- ly Saturday night. One of the per- formanceces last week at the Play- house didn’t figure better than $i75. When “Topsy” was below $1,000 Monday night and “Abie” under $590, the slump week was forecasted. The big surprise came with the “announcement of the last two weeks * for the Duncan Sisters at the Sel- ' wyn. Week before last the grors for “Topsy” was a little over $18,000, a (Continued on page 53) STONE AND CHARLOT _ SHOWS LEAD BOSTON ‘Biz Generally Off Due to the Weather—“Saint Joan,” $12,000 Boston, Nov. 11. If it hadn't been for.the big busi- mess recorded at practically every legitimate house in the city Friday and Saturday nights, due to the crowd in town for the Harvard- Princeton game, last~week, would not have been very satisfactory. The week started off slow and did not pick up much until Friday night. Saturday the houses played to a turnaway in every instance, and the Shubert string of houses had their prices jacked up for both Friday and Saturday, getting a. $4 top for everytLing but “The Potters,” at the Pivmouth. Fred Stone’s show, “Stepping Stones,” and “Charlot’s Revue” con- tinue to lead in business. “Stepping Stones” did better than $34,000 last week, and “Charlot’s Revue,” play- ing the Majestic, run to $19,000 last week. This is the same business at the week before. For the other shows in town busi- ness was under normal for this time of year. “Moonlight” ran along at $16,000, with “Wildflower,” at the Shubert, off about $1,000 to $16,000 for last week. The business at the Plymouth for the first week of “The Potters” was $10,000, and this was better than that of the preceding week, when “Outward Bound” stag- gered along for a trip to the store- house. At the Hollis, reopened after being dark a week, “The Nervous Wreck” did about $13,000. “Saint Joan,” at the Tremont, grossed about $12,000! Flection night meant little here. Last Week’s Estimates Potters,” Plymouth (2d week). For the first week in town this show did $10,000, At the price scale and seating capacity of the house is considered good business. “Saint Joan,” Tremont (2d week). Did not crash over the first week and got just a bit better than $12,000 i “Stepping Stones,” Colonial (éth week). Still the big hit of the town with a gross of a littie better than $34,000 marked up for last week. “Wildflower,” Shubert (8th week), Dropped off a bit last week, due to the large number of musicals in town in competiticn, and did $16,900. “The “For Ail of Us,” Selwyn (ith week), Still going along at about a $10,000 pace. “The Nervous ‘Wreck,” Hollis (2a week). Far the first week this show did $13,000. Picked a house that had. been closed for a week due to a previous flop. “Moonlight,” Wilbur (3d week). Did about $16,000 last week. “Charlot’s Revue,” Majestic (3d week). Still running second in the town, with business last week $19,000. San Carlo Opera. Boston Opera house (2d week). Did $20,000 the first week at this house, which is less than was done the first week the opera company played here last season. Public is believed to be waiting fer the Chicago Opera Com- pany, which jis due to come here in is J January. KINGS STOCK — DOES $15,000 Henry Duffy Stock Opens at Alcazar San Francisco, Nov. 11. Will King with musical (bur- lesque) stock at the Strand iast week, calling the week’s show “Frolics of 1925,” did $15,000. King is on a run, returning to this city after a long absence. He is ex- tremely popular ‘here. However, the gross has amazed the town and, it cutting into other business, vaudeville principally. “Blossom Time,” at a much larger: admission scale, only did $15,000 last week at the,Curran. At the Columbia, “Ten Commandments” on a run did $10,000. The Capitol, Casino and Alcazar were dark last week. This week is the first of the Henry Duffy (dramatic) stock at the Aleazdr. Fine reports have pre- ceded Mr. Duffy. At the Curran and Columbia the attractions are hold overs, currently. Woods’ “Good Bad Woman’ Bayard Veiler is writing a melo- drama for A. H. Woods, to be called “The Good Bad Woman.” It is on Woods’ schedule for this season. MILLER’S NEW PLAY . Producer-Actor Not Retiring—Two Syndicates Booking Henry Miller will not retire from the stage, but will open in “The Man in Dress Clothes,” at the National, Washington, Nov. 24.° Prominent in his supporting cast will be Carlotta Monterey. The play is by Viadislaw Lakotas. Miller's other production, “The Magnolia Lady,” is booked over the Shubert time, while “The Man in Dress Clothes,” listed for his name- sake house in New York, is booked through the Erlanger office. K. C’s “Junior Follies” Kansas City, Nov. 11. Ned Wayburn, who will direct and produce the “Junior League Follies” week of Dec. 7, has arrived, and rehearsals were immediately called. Max Oley, Wayburn’s assistant, will remain and direct the rehearsals. The preduction will include 12 musical numbers and 10 comedy skits. A chorus of 64 and a cast of 20 principals will be Twenty songs have been written especially for the production by Carey Morgan and Arthur Swanson for the first two productions of the “Follies.” The comedy bits are by Ralph Spence, Paul Gerard Smith and Roger Gray. A carload of scenery and 300 costumes will be brought from New York for the production. Hopwood’s Latest A. H. Woods will place Avery Hopwood’s tatest farce, “The Cat Came Back,” into rehearsal next week. In the cast are Robert ,Ames, Ralph Sipperiy, Louis Kimble, Frank Lalor, Alice Hageman and Pierce Kings‘ey. “Imported Wife” Closed ‘The Imported Wife,” the Crane Wilhur play sponsored by the Shu- berts, closed after two weeks out last Saturday. The play may be done again by another producing firm. ‘theatre admissions and two for used./in attempting to promote a show | Shows in Rehearsal AND WHERE “Hold Up Man” (Augustus Pitou), Hudson. “Big Moment” (B. K. Bim- berg), 52d St. “Big Boy” (Shuberts), Win- ter Garden. “Music Box Revue” (Sam H. Harris), Mpsic Box. o Way of the Werld” (Cherry Lane Players), Cherry Lane. “Dancing Diana” (David Starr), Lyric Studios. “Milgrim’s Progress” (Louis Mann), Longacre. “Abie’s trish Rose” (Florida Co.) (Ann Nichols), Republic. “Faust” (White and Elliner), Frazee. “Temperamental Genius” 4 (John H. Springer), Frazee. “Dear Susan” (Aarons & Freadley), New Amsterdam, “Girl From Kelly’s” (Cantor & Jessel), Earl Carroll. “Betty Lee” (Rufus Maire), 44th St. “Sitting Pretty” (Jones & Green), Shubert. “High Tide” (L. Lawrence Weber), Longacre. “Badges” (Hurtig & Sea- mon), Hurtig & Seamon’s. “Dawn” (Wilmer & Vincent), Harris. BARRY McCORMACK INDICTED FOR TAXES Four ‘hand: in: Maseen City : ,444 Claimed by ’ Government Le Kansas City, Nov. 11. Among 64 indictments returned by a Federal grand jury was one for Barry McCormack, who ope- rated the Garden theatre here last year under the name of the Kansas City Civic Opera Company. Mc- Cormack was indicted on four counts, two for coliecting taxes on failure to remit to the government. He is charged with collecting taxes totaling $3,444.30 which the govern- ment officials claim were not turned in. McCormack promoted the Kansas City Civic Qpera Company last fall and with the assistance of the Ju- nior League, a young women’s s0- cial organization, brought the De Wolf Hopper Opera company here for ten weeks at popular prices. Everything was done to put the af- fair over, but after five weeks the visiting company closed the en- gagement and the local promoters were left to hold the sack for the expenses. McCormack’s troubles did not end, however. Upon complaint of the Hotel Baltimore he was arrested in the east and brought back here on a charge of issuing a fraudulent check. This charge was dropped several months laters when the complaining witness failed to pros- ecuate. After his return McCor- mack was engaged for a short time of some kind for a women’s auxil- | lary of the Masonic -lodge, using punch boards to stimulate interest. This attempt, however, failed and he disappeared. Sheer’s “Mary Ann” William Sheer, former! interested in legitimate production, is re-en- | tering the managerial Ce'd and will | shortly ready a musical comedy called “Mary Ann.” The score its by Harold Lewis, with book and lyrics by Ralph Mur- phy. Matt O’Brien, formerly with the Arthur Hopkins office, is gen- eral representative for Sheer. “TRIAL HONEYMOON” CLOSES Joseph M. Gaites, of “Trial Hon- eymoon,” wound up fn Pittsburgh Nov. 1, with the producer counter- manding arrangements for a New York showing. The show had been doing up and down business for sev- ; theory of being nice to people, OUTSIDE NEW PLAYS PRESENTED — NEW YORK CITY OF A SUNDAY Baltimore, Nov. 7. William Harris, Jr., presents “‘Of a Sun- day,”’ an American comedy in three acts by Homer Miles. Staged by Lester Loner- gan; setting by Livingston Platt. Premiered = the Auditorium Theatre, Baltimore, ov. 3. ree Witliam Harrigan See SOR ONTT oc cccccveccess Thomas Mitchell Dene REGO. . oc cccbecses Nedda Harrigan 8” rns Raymond Hatkett Stacia Driscoll...... deseoe Florence Shirley Margaret Driscoil......... Lowise Randolph Vi" % (Serer J. M. Kerrigan pJoe (Father) Driscoll....,..... George Gzul ae ere Thomas Findlay Some one once said that money isn't everything. Homer Miles wrote a three-act play about it, and what is more, he got it produced. It isn’t a bad play as plays go. In faet, in the characterization of “Ed Driscoll” Mr. Miles nas revealed de- cided skill. “Ed” is three dimen- sioned. A humorless go-getter; a low high-financier, a moralis#by the book. The eldest son of a widowed Celtic-American household on Long Island he avidly prepares to turn the family tribulations to his pe- cuniary advantage, It seems that younger brother Tom and his sweetheart Molly have been hindle-waking. Molly is, as they say in that dear Paris, “enciente.” There is a great to do, as there al- ways is a great to do when families are made privy to this biological fact. That is, by everybody but Ed. Ed needs $10,000 to swing a shady real estate deal, and here's his chance to get it. ae Grandmother Driscoll, apparently previsioning Mr; Miles’ dramatic use of the situation, left $20,000 to each of her grandchildren, to be paid over at the age of twenty-five, provided they had not wronged a woman be- fore that date. Tom lost out by six months. The money goes tv the other heirs. That included Ed. What could be sweeter? A happy ending, conciuded Mr. Miles, as he brought the repentant arch-Babbitt to his knees tearfully begging his motter’s forgiveness. and thereby paradoxicafly giving the lie to the play’s theme. Béward Harrigan is “Ed,” and it is a’ sin- eere and successful portrayal. Up to the moment when he regenerates for the benefit of the box olftce it is one of the best written and best acted characters uncovered here- abouts this season, The others are more or less con- ventiqnal etchings from old models, although they are in several in- stances so well cast that they as- sume a'‘specious importance, George Gaul imparts dignity and sincerity to the rather limited part of the cleric brother. J. M. Kerrigan ap- pears briefly but effectively as the parish gossip. The play is unevenly written. The dialog is often quite commonplace. especially in the opening act. The entrances and exits are conventional. Act one, in an obvious effort to be natural and casuai, misses the mark and is merely dull. The rest of the play, accclerated By the building melodrama and the expanding char- acterization of “Ed” is decidedly better. Tonergan has handled the staging effectively. The setting, attributed to Livitgston Platt, won its service stripe at some former premiere. It is out of harmony with the Dris- coll menage. "Se — NEW BROOMS Atlantic City, Nov. 7, A comedy in three acts and four scenes, written and produced by Frank Craven, at the Apollo, Atiantic City. Frank Craven has a clean sweep toward success with his first pro- duction venture. It is a clever, amusing and highly entertaining comedy of American life wherein he preaches optimism, smiles and a tis father tells him he is all wrong, and in order to prove is point turns gained an ingrained disposition. There is much laughter elicited over the changed situations in the ousehold, but a note of pathos is introduced in the person of Gerry Marsh, a sweet and charming miss who acts as the Bates hoysekeeper. Robert McWade as Bates, Sr., is the wonder,of the cast. He is a knockout. Robe:t Keith does a fine plece of work as the son. Charles Macdonald did a good butler bit and Blythe Daly’s Gerry was very sweet. The tag line given her in the first act should be taken out or given a different interpretation. The rest of the cast fill the bill more than adequately. Frank Craven has done himself proud with his new play eral weeks preceding the closing. It ls satural and laughable, it has the positions of fajher and son are reversed. Thomas Bates is an old grouch because he has to give so} much time to his business His son, Junior, believes a crab !s a pretty low specimen of shellfis! over his broom factory to the boy to run on a smile basis. After six | months the son has failed and ha: plenty of Heart throbs; tn short, it has all the makings of a mighty spendid American comedy. Mort Eiseman. THE MAGNOLIA LADY Pittsburgh, Nov. 7. Come Out of the Kitchen’ set to music, with the book and lyrics by Anne Caldwe!! and the music by roid Levy. As in the original production, Ruth Chatterton is again starred, Miller producer. Richard Gallagher featured in supporting cast. Numbers and ballet ar- brewer ee Hale. y-Leu venel..........Ruth Chatterton Virginia Ravenel..... oceeee+»Muri@l Stryker Betty Fane... 3. ...ccccccoccsee+- BOFta mn Mrs. Hallett..............0s:-.Ethel Martin Sao tba sees seveeeees wad + are tei Ee velyn Martin | Peter Ravenel..,.Richard Skeets Gallagher Mammoth’ CHRIS: .ccccvcccccvces Forbes Robert Ravenel.............. Minor Watson Jefferson Page............Worthe Faulkner Luther Hallett.....,......Charles Hampden Wash Brimmage,..............Billy Taylor Cyrti Brent......... +ess+-- Bland O'Connell The first performance of “The Magnolia Lady” served to introduce Ruth Chatterton to the musicomedy stage and Henry Miller as a musi- comedy producer. The piece creaked with the newness of it, and didn’t furnish a fair basis to judge Miss Chatterton or the production itself— or Henry Miller—but it was received a on it. — ' nne Caldwell, tn adapting “Come Out of the. Kitehen,” eilowed Miss Chatterton plenty -of opportunities to display her -varied talents, The star was equal to all of them. Her matural vivacity, added to a keen sense of the theatre, make her as well a high-class musical lead as in - straight fegit. If there was any ne shortcoming apparent, it was in her dancing, when that same vi- vacity was not so vivacious. But it wasn't a glaring fault and likely will be overcome. with continued playing. The thread of the story of the Ravenel family is maintained from the start, where the children find themselves foreed to give up the family estate, “The Magnolias,” and later the ingenious plan of Lily-Lou (Miss Chatterton) whereby the chil- dren essay the roles of servants, so that the invading purchaser of the estate, Kenneth. Craig, be satisfied with the bargain which guaranteés white menials to him, until the de- nouement, where the real situation = poventes. e role of Craig was acted b Ralph Forbes, said to be a route Englishman taking his first fling on this side. He suffered by contrast playing opposite Miss Chatteron. But for this contrast the end might have been made a trifle less obvious about half-way along the proceed - ings. _ Next to the star, Richard (Skeets) Gallagher, who is featured, is the most important asset among the players. The bulk of the comedy was placed on his young shoulders, and he ran away with honors in that respect. Bill Taylor and Billie Tay- lor, dancers, stopped the show toward its close with some “hot” stepping. The chorus is good look- ing and peppy. There are five in the scenes, three first act, the first und third b sing full stage and the second provided only to allow the change. Scene two shows the village railroad statidn, and gives an opporunity in “one” for a little vaudeville with a couple of darkies engaged in African. golf | The kitchen scene, opening act two, provides a'spice of originality and is the most Amusing of the whole piece. Harold Levey, composer. of the score, directed the orchestra, there jare several numbers, in particular “Moon M i “My Heart's in the Sunny S } former li; I reminiscent of s-n of his earl work, whi had them whistling, and which bid falr to reach their way to ithe dis ; Ther: } , Con a if wee bef e the j ae > New Yor] ; , > b ia im be expe i moderat n BROWNE'S SIOW OPRIIING Bothwell Becwne will 1.8 new musicale, ‘Dancing Diana,” at the Academy, Scranton, Pa., Thurs- day night. The production is be- ing sponsored by David. Starr, who also contributed the book, while Browne is credited with the lyrics and music. It will stay out three weeks and then come to Broadway. The supporting cast inclu@es Harry McKee, Ted Athey, Mary Lane, Peggy Bates, Charles Leland, Sal- vatore Bodali, Viola Haig, Florence Guyce, Catherine Tracey and a chorus of 20 girls. open | 1“ Peon - . Le oe eT i ip. ae r , : = Pee he © PA IB cS sere, 6 * ert ‘

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“Annie Dear,” a musicalized ver- sion of Clare Kummer’s comedy, “Good Gracious, Annabelle,” al- though not. so denoted on the pro- gram, gives Flo Ziegfeld his. third production on 42d street. “Kid funny bit. skj}l in the_stagi s1qIsuvzUI mouth advertising. meaningless lyric, commercialiy, and a poor title for the same purpose. “Annie Dear” is a what, although Iso stressed some- it was noticeable that none of the music is given the usual musical comedy. prominence accorded in a Marion Green gets much out of “Whisper to Me,” by Romberg and -Grey. It’s a spot where the soloist could do consider- able with a reall something that th y catchy number, e show lacks. The kitchen scene between Miss Vokes and Watson has a radio ef- fect that is unique. ant (Miss Vokes) Lottie, the serv- is enamored of the radio singer’s ballad voice and the tuning in and out to a prize fight description, a jaz z band, ete., is a William Anthony Mc- Guire and Ziegfeld are credited as co-authors of this, kitchen skit Which has Miss Burke learning to cook. Truex is her vis- a-vis in this scene, the comedy high- light of the evening.’ Annic becomes inebréated from mistaking Truex’s dispensations from his hip flask for vanilla extract, and the other The. second scene of the last act , a splendife “Annie~ Dear’ starts off with a Pajama Party, with the girls and men in chiffon velvet pajamas, leading into. the fantastic rous and ‘colorful conclusion to a tastefully mounted production which is a credit to Ed- ward Royce for his consummate 2 the kind of a show that will linger for a respect- able while on Broadway but will prove disappointing to the auditor who was intrigued Mto coming by tion. It has merit and, even at-the something to recommend word-of- -AJSIZUS Ajo} e1IpOUl SI] ‘BVI O>S'Gg yeyY SHOeT- 3} nq ‘sur Abel. PETER PAN Revival of Sir James eae in. four acts. Barrie’s fantastic Produced by Charles Dillingham by arrangement with Basil Dean at the Knickerbocker, Thursday evening, November 6, with Mary- lyn Miller starred. Staged by Basil Dean. New York, ” . it Ae. SNE in 5-0 4h 5 aelene rebut Carol Chase Boots” is“adjacent at the Selwyns'| cir, Sune. Pe HCl RS RAR Thomas Bei! twin house bearing their name, and | wichac! Nicholas Darling....Jack Grattan the “Follies” is across the street at| Mrs. Darling......... Violet Kemble Cooper the New Amsterdam. Wendy Moira Angela Darling.Dorothy Hope There are many credits to ‘Annie | {ohn Napoleon ane; ae Dear,” all having artificed satisfac-|-pirnxer Bell..//2).2: fio iateL. Saas Wren torily, if not any too well, but suffl-'| Peter Pan......... 0.5.4.0 Marilyn Miller cient to stamp this production as Members of Peters Band: distinctive if not exceptionally en- foe bG2 cde eeder cn baeens aoe | tertaining. The.“book, music-and| Guny./.1/22°°5//2//72i!lluMary Corday lyrics” credited. to Miss Kummer are} Pirst Twin.........+.....-- Sylvia Darling perme nent ocd augmented by Sig- greene TWB - GOGISF. ccccccesevcecscasseces William Dean a Shubert ally and is said to be un- FUROR Sco c a vcecce Qrescedesens Fred Lennox der weekly retainer to the Shuberts | Cookson. ........ceeecceeees> Horace Pollock in lieu of any and all royalties from Blackman see eeecerncceccccces Philip McNeil the box office receipts of Shubert | EPirst Pirate: ---+.+s+seseereees pF aaa productions, although not including | Tiger Lity.........1..00 0600. Anne Delafield the music publishers’ royalties. Great Big Little Panther....Eugene Weber Billie Burke will probably account Red Skins, Pirates, Crocodile, Ostrich, for a goodly share of the draw that “Annie Dear” is bound to enjoy for several months. Her following and fame will take care of that. Ernest Truex’s name in the line-up as well as those of Marion Green, May for not a little either. But “Annie Dear” is not satisfying show. It has consider- able to commend it but lacks a punch. Strangely enough, when the book is abandoned ! the last act and the production de: ,s into fan- tasy, the offering gets in its best in- nings, The trite thesis of the rich man falling in love with his cook is the story thread of the plot.. Bighteen decorative choristers and a dozen chorus men are employed as the background of the action which has Annie (Miss Burke) muchly per- plexed through not Knowing who her Montana husband is.-The manly Marion Green is obviously he, the mystery being explained by the fact Annie married a strange, bearded man in a moment of haste. The husband conveniently happens to be a copper king of fabulous wealth. Mr, Truex is the amiable “stooge” as of yore, wealthy and the host at a rouse party at Wimblemere, L. L., his private estate, Twilly, a cos- tumer and interior decorator, acting and talking in the manner of the “third sex,” later proves to be thor- oughly normal, his affectation being a part of his profession. Bobby Watson got in some neat work in that role, a part that’ seems to be wished on him by every entrepeneur. May Vokes as a slavey could have had more opportunities. The ex- pectant wow looked forward to in her efforts never materialized. Ziegfeld was given a couple of in- genious plugs in the first act, set in a hotel lounge. The sign above the ticket stand plugs the three Ziegfeld shows. ‘Trtiex later, struck by. the beauty of the choristers, wants to know if “Ziegfeld has a convention here.” Truex also got in an “angle” of his cwn by mentioning “my Roamer car’ in a_ suspiciously stressed voice. The music is average. “Slither,” by ‘Miss Kummer, stopped the show as done by Miss Burke. It’s a fetchingly, rhythmic tune with a a very

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etc. Tradition has taught the theatrical manager that eve ry decade produces a new group of theatregoers. Charles B. Dillingham pr mind when he decided this Barrie mast after a repose of the American sta to be exact, since obably had this in to resurrect erpiece of fantasy 19 years, so far as ge is concerned, or, Maude Adams brought it out at the Empire under the managerial auspices of the late Charles Frohman, The current rev bocker brings for in Marilyn Mil as the ing episodes, and finesse. vival Miller’s to name k expect tion of “Peter.” non-musical date touches, vious visit. accompapy him Land,

the Dillingham was to have been a musical adapta- is the played by Miss Adams except for a few up-to- version ival at the Knicker- th a new Peter Pan ler, from Early reports on the proposed re- and the association of Miss up everybody offering eyed Instead it as As entertainment that strikes the happy medium of catering to youth and*’maturity “Peter Pan” cannot miss. It’s whimsical story of the boy who ran away from home to consort with the fairies in the tree- tops of Never Never Land is just as engagingly unraveled and en- tirely new to the present generation. Peter’s pilgrimage .to escape the menacing years that would rob him of youth and his belief in fairy. lore takes him into the nursery of the Darlings in an effort to recover his shadow snatched from him on a pre- While hunting for it he awakens the children of the house and plies them tales of fairy lore tl at they readily Never wit'a to Never The succeeding episodes carry the children through a maze of exciting experienies paralleled only by Alice in Wonderland. They embrace their capture by Capt. pirate band, who bow! over their redskin protectors and carry them Hook

musical comedy, whose previous training as a dancer stands her in good stead little fellow who grow up, particularly so in the fly- They could not have possibly been done with more grace would not bewildering and his off to the pirate ship as revenge against Peter, who has fed the arm of the pirate chief to a crocodile which has been pursuing him ever since for a nip of the other arm, Peter, however, rescues them, kills off the pirate band and re- stores them to their parents as sound as when borrowed. A love interest crops up between Peter and Wendy, the eldest of the Darlings, and at the curtain we find them in a bungalow in the treetops waving goodbye to materialism. As for the performance it sags heavy in spots, changing playing tempo, This undoubtedly because of newness and—will probably even out with another week of playing. Miss Miller brings the buoyancy of youth to Peter, interpreting the role more like a sophisticated: child rather than the elfish Peter most of us had “figured Barrie had meant him to be. In the frivolous moments of Peter Miss Miller was superb, but in episodes that called for snatqhes of emotional acting she was far from} best. Try as she may she could not sound that tear-note of pathos, the high-pitched tinkle of gayety re- fusing even temporary displacement. Aside from this her. performance was charming. Interpolated dances for the star were enjoyablé in them-~ selves, although not exactly dove- tailing. ej A close . contender. for, stellar honors. was little Carol Chase, child actress, who handled the role of Liza like a veteran and made it count. Other ‘outstanding performances were contributed by Edward Rigsby as Smee, Dorothy Hope as Wendy, and Violet Kemble Cooper as Mrs. Darling. Leslie Banks also got much out of Capt. Hook. Charles Baton and Jack Gratton registered asthe’ Darling boys, and Tommy Bell gave Nana, the dog, a great comedy in- terpretation. ; . Mr. Dillingham has provided an elaborate mounting, a color feast in itself, and seemingly has spared nothing to make the revival an artistic success. He is also favored’ with the development of stage mech- anism in the past 20 years required by this tricky production, and has made the most of it. In fact Dillingham has done his bit in providing an engaging star, adequate cast and an elaborate pro- duction that should carry the revival under the wire when some of its uneven edges have been planed off. As to speculative longevity it’s.a hard guess, especially at the preva- lent $4.40 scale ‘xet-it’s just as good entertainment as it ever was: Ad- mifers of Barrie and Marilyn Miller may keep it going for a long time and then again perhaps not, i. dba: SIMON CALLED PETER Dramatization: of Robert Kéable’s book of same title; hy Jules Eckert Goodman and Edward Knhoblock: produced by William A. Brady at the Klaw Noy. 10;. five episodes. Peter Graham. :.¢...68t. cae: Leonard Willey WSEAS .Catherin Willard ‘*Tommy’’ Raynard........ Josephine Evans LOGS gies cove ccc Becte debe esd Lota Sanders Leader of the Band......:Joseph Merryman Robert: Keable’s. book, “Simon Called Peter,” was a best seller, and even now is a widely circulated novel. The natural premise‘is, there- fore, the dramatic playing of it should possess a latent draw of pro- portions. The book was splendidly written and the adaptation made by an. accomplished pair in Jules Ec- kert Goodman and Edward Knob- lock. The production, however, is far under the level of that expect- ed and required on Broadway. The presentation at the Klaw Monday proved a mixture. It was both interesting and very uneven. The cast was never intended for New York unless W. A. Brady fig- ured the weight of the book's fame would override that factor and other weaknesses. Indications are... the original intention. was not to bring the show to Broadway, at least not this particular’ company. There were two companies on tour. This one might have been chased in by spotty business, although the book’s rep should have been enough to make it profitable. “Simon Called inally produced last spring, going into Chicago for several months, with the opening weeks seeing good business. The story, picturing the reduction of a proper young English clergy- man to the level of the people’ he mingled with in the war,’ is well known. There are perhaps several indelicate bits in the book that could not be toned down for stage usage. One is the bathroom episode in the hotel where Peter, the minister, spends his furlough intimately with Julie, a nurse from a base hospital. Julie is supposed to stand in the bathroom with naught but a rose in her lips. That’s out in the play of course, Peter’s renunciation of the cloth in that scene and Julie’s renuncia* tion of Peter in the fear that their relationship might be a living night- mare were they to marry is the punch of the play. Leonard Willey Petér” was orig- ers wished to reward, idea of the spirit and fire of an idealist awakened by passion. He had a badly fitting coat with his captain’s uniform. Also he strode through the center door fancy in Darling boys, as did Thomas Bell as Nana, the dog-nurse. Catherine Willard made a favor- able impression as Julie; whose confession of a previous mistake did not in the end eclipse the love of Peter for her. Miss Willard is to be considered the Best of the cast, with the other. feminine roles quite dis- tanced. June Webster as Madeleine, a French prostitute who attempts to seduce Peter, was not appealing, even though she suggested some- thing like the real type. .In her big scene she stripped to the waist. At the end of the act Miss Webster took several curtains alone. But the continued applause was not for her, and in fact the company was mystified, some taking more than one curtain alone, with most of the cast on.also more than necessary. Finally H: Tyrrell Davis, an Eng- lish actor, who as a_Jieutenant had acquitted himself well, appeared, and the answering plaudits left no doubt tirat it was he the first night- Harold De Beeker in a small part well done is the only player noticed from the Chicago cast, Herbert Bunston stood ovt from the group of officers, while Lota Sanders attract- ed attention as a weeping French girl, but the others did not register. The settings mean nothing and represent little more than that in cost. .The uniforms seemed ill-fit- ting and certainly did not rate with the spick and span British officers’ attire.. Faults in direction glared at times. A Scotehman in kilts seated on a sofa looked ludicrous and set the house tittering. _ The war atmosphere ins “Simon Called Peter”. can. be discounted by the reality in. “What,.Price Glory,” across the street from the Klaw. In fact, any war play will haye a tough job: following “Glory.” © The \ situations “in “Peter” plus the popularity 6f the beok should attract sizeable. business for -per- haps a limited time, but the im- pression left by the play was a chance had been missed to register a hit Dy offering a road show on Broadway. I bee. > ONEILL’S ONE-ACTERS Group of fotr one-act plays by Eugene O'Neill: , Moon of Caribbeés,”’ ‘‘The Long Voyage Home,” ‘*‘In the Zone’ and ‘‘Bound East for Cardiff.’ . Produced Nov. 3 by the Provincetown Players. at the Provincetown Playhouse, Directed by James Light. Set- tings .by. Clecn Throékmorton, This group of O'Neill one-acters is ‘called “S,.S, Glencairn,” because they are salt water stories with the action either ‘on or concerning the crew of: that ‘steamer. They repre- sent the period in O’Neill’s work be- fore “Hairy. Ape” and “Anna Chris- tie.” In “Moon. of the Caribees” the “Hairy Ape” idea must have sprung, and ‘in “The Long Voyage Home? “Anna Christie” was born. Their commercial value is prob- ably slight, because each short play represents a single’ idea:‘rather than the, complete expression of.a dra- matic thought, yet with -their in- completeness they are corkers unto themselves. Because of the splendid production given in McDougal street it is not unlikely they will be rated a Village success, “Moon of the Caribbees” starts ths cycle. The scene is the forward deck of the “Giencairn,” at anchor somewhere off the West Indies. The sailors are eagerly awaiting the ar- rival of a bum boat woman, who has promised to, bring liquor and native girls. She does, The sailors, all except one galled Smitty (evidently a lad with a sor- rowful' and refined past) fall for both. Smitty. sticks to the booze only and gets a good souse. The windup shows the-entire crew fight- ing over women and liquor. It is nothing more or less than a slice of tramp steamer life. Won- ders were accomplished on the small stage with this one. That goes for No. 2, “The Long Voyage Home.” The set is a water front saloon in London. - The char- acters are cockney, except for the sailors. Here a young squarehead, Olsen, is the central character, and Helen Freeman, playing a run-down prostitute, attached to the saloon, frames the boy so that he is shang- haied aboard the worst ‘schooner saijing out of London. Walter Abel as Olson and Miss Freeman both contributed glittering performances to this play. “In the Zone” concerned the same crew in the submarine zone during war time. Down the ship’s hold the crew had its bunks and that crew, typical and rough, was suspicious of Smitty because he was so aloof. When one saw him také a black box and secrete it he believed Smitty was a German spy concealing a bomb. He was bound and gagged and the box immersed in water— then opened. It revealed letters from an old sweetheart. Quiet trag- edy prevailed here and well acted, yet “In the Zone” was a little less punchy. which may square things. “Bound East for Cardiff” held tragedy of a sailor dying,at sea and expressing those vagrant and errant hopes held in. the breasts ofiall gail- ors—hopes that remain. unexpressed, for a. sailor is anything. but, out- spokenly sentimental, These one-act plays at the Prov- It was also more subtle, | rred the salt water tan the water during his tramp dayg and he knows it—at least knowg enough about it to have eight bellg struck off properly (two bells quicke pause and two more) than in the usual stage way of eight in suce cession. é That bit of fidelity to detail marked the whole thing, both in acting and writing. While “Ss. gs, Glencairn” must be regarded as an artistic suecess, there is every rea« son to believe that its Greenwich Village stay will be over the sub-« scription period. At the Provincetown it is doing $2,600 weekly—which represents capacity. Sisk. THE STEAM ROLLER Comed Ja three acts by Lawrence Eyre, Produced y George Backer at the Princess, New York, Nov..10. Staged by the author

with Janet Beecher and Bruce McRae pe i ~~ EN in. knwo ecs's Olive Wyndham Mate’ Thorni:. ds ss.cscceces Helen Chandler Roger Trimble............Fairfax Burgher Old ‘ EBlien.........- eeeese- Lillian Brennarét Dora Wrorspinstog. 06-00 0 6H edece Zelma Tiden Martha Primrose:.:.... +-..Thais Magrane Amelia... ..ssbsceecievacs ss Janet. Beecher Mrs. Worthington........ Catherine Proctor TOP. PUR SEOW «oh aioblsiiece cic’ Ernrest Cossart William Trimble.............. Bruce McRae This. play is young George Backer's second manggerial at~ tempt of the season, “Great Music” being the first, although it is under~ stood that Janet Beecher is also financially interested.in the pro- Ls pee awrence Eyre,. whose “Mar« tinique,” “Mis’ Nellie of New Or- leans” -and- “Merry Wives of Gotham” ‘identify him, is the show’s author, but from all appearances it looks like a bit of made-to-order work for: Miss: Beecher. Her role dominates to the extent’ that all else is subordinated and no one else get a half-way even break to act. As Amelia Dill, .Miss Beecher plays.a woman who has usurped the household. of. the Trimbles .of West Chester, Pa. and having framed it so that William Trimble was to marry her, when he skipped to China to avoid it, had herself appointed .co-guardian of his nephew and made herself,.the com- mander of the affairs of everyone within her sight. Miss Beecher does mast of -her talking from a chair. set in dead center. She is not particularly ef- fective here. Bruce McRae, as Trimble, hasn’t much to do but does it well, the same going’ for Olive Wyndham as the girl he loved. Of the others it seemed Helen Chand- ler, ina cute*girlish:role, took away the. honors. Miss Chandler is ap- parently . new. around . Broadway. Ernest Cossart does a conventional Chiriaman, while the athers merely suffice to speak lines. . The piece is played in one eco< nominal interior set. Its top is $3.30. in*'the Princess and the out- look is:that the cut*rates will get it with its run depending on how long its backers attempt to force it across, - As a draw on its own, account it doesn’t look to be there, for its cen- tral character, although she gets laughs, is unsympathetic. The love interest, too, is played down to a minimum. Miss Beecher probably memorized as many sides for this as Walter Hampden did for “Cyrand de Bergerac.” Sisk. (Continued from page 12) with a-dramatic recitation, again demonstrated splendid histrionic skill with a life-like. impersonation of Winifred Lenihan as “St. Joan.” Herbert Colton, who may havé grown ‘in the last year but still ap- pears about the smallest little some- thing strutting about on two legs, was another riotous hit with his Eddie Cantor imitation. .This mi- croscopic little fellow has more per- sonality per inch than anyone ever to hit the stage. Every kind of spécial dancing, and it is in this art the youngsters most closely. approach the standards ~of the .best. professional entertainers. A few were Haggerty and Barrett with some corking eccentric steps’ Sammy Krevloff, whose remarkable floor stuff and whirling were as Russian as his name; -Eddie and Annie Pritchard with a flashing double dance; Estelle Levy with acrobatic kicking and splits a la Pearl Regay, and Jackie Logan, no Stranger to the professional stage, in a great George White military dance imitation. .. Special praise must go to George Crooker for .a most artistic double acrobatic dance, j The higher arts were represented by Florence Hines, singing “Avé Maria” with a _ beli-like soprano voice of lovely quality; Aaron Tuch- insky. playing a:selection on the violin with excellent technique, and several dancers skilled in the more classical movements of terpsichore. It wis a«greatievéening, not only for the relatives and friends but for those fortunate enough to ‘attend. ‘Harry A. Schulman, president 0 the association, and Edward Men-* delsohn, of ithe Music” Box, stage director, deserve great credit for the

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GRAND OPERA’S BIG BATTLE POINTS TO METRO. AND CHICAGO COMPANIES

‘Chicago Opera at Manhattan, New York, in February Starting Operatic Fireworks—Chicago Group Revengeful Over Met. Cleveland Plum

Although the Metropolitan and the Chicago Opera have been out- “wardly friendly for the past few years, it is understood the Chicago company will:come into New York ‘for a February season, Its parking place will be the Manhattan, accord- ing to present report. The present Chicago opera tour, as outlined, includes Cleveland, Balti- more, Pittsburgh, Boston and prob- ably several Pacific Coast towns, with nothing definite about New York. Both the Chicago and the Met will go to Cleveland. As the Chi@go company was the first to discover the lake town a good money propo- sition, it is said that some feeling exists because the Met went in there last year. The Met's tour this year includes only its regular $100,000 guaranteed oweek in Atlanta, and the Cleveland engagement. The management of the Lyric, Baltimore, was angling ‘for the troupe, but Edward Ziegler, assistant to Gatti-Cazazza, _ in tharge of the business matters, passed up the latter ‘city, knowing that the Chi troupe was also going in there. Renewal of Warfare The rumor that the Chi company will play New York is brought east by several concert managers re- cently west handling their stars. They claim that it is a wel] founded report. It means that the old war- fare between America’s greatest opera companies will break out once more, Should the Chicago company come in here, it will have on its roster some of the greatest operatic names in the world, with those of Mmes. Louise Homer and Mary Garden leading. The company’s other big name principals would be Rosa Raisa and her husband, Giacomo Rimini; Claudio Muzio, Augusta Lenska, Tito Schipa (one of the ‘Chi’s best bets), Chagles Hackett, Albert Pic- caver (who had the tiff with Jeritza when he recently sang in Vienna), Charles. Marshall and Edth Mason. The Met's biggest n..mes this year are Chaliapin and Beniamino Gigli, with Scotti, Martinelli and the others following in an imposing suc- cession.

_ AT MET NEXT WEEK

Monday, Nov. 17., “Gioconda,” with Mmes. Easton, Gordon and Al- cock, and Messrs. Gigli, Danise, _Mardones, Malatesta, D'Angelo, Reschilian and Paltrinieri. Serafin will conduct. Tuesday, Nov. 18 (At Brooklyn Academy of Music), “Lohengrin,” with Mmes. Jeritza, Matzenauer, Bonetti, Hunter, Egener and Ryan, and Messrs. Laubenthal, Whitehill, Gustafson and Schlegel. Bodansky will conduct. Wednesday, Nov. 19, “Boris God- eunoff,” with Chaliapin and Mmes. Dalossy, Bourskaya, Howard, De- launois, Wakefield, and Messrs. Chamlee, Tibbett, Ananian, Rothier, Picco, Reschillian, D’Angelo, Bada, Altglass and Paltrinieri. Papi will conduct. Thursday, Nov. 20, “Aida” matinee, withMmes. Retberg, Matzeneauer and Wells, and Messrs. Martinelli, Danise, Mardones, D’Angelo and Paltrinieri. Serafin will conduct. “Der Rosenkavalier” (night), with Mmes. Jeritza, Roeseler, Easton, Mario, Howard, Bonnetti, Guilford, Ryan and Wells, and Messrs. Errolle, Schutzendorf, Bender, Gus- tafson, Schlegel, Bada, Altglass and Bloch. Bodansky will conduct. Friday, Nov. 13, “Tales of Hoff- man,” with Mme. Bari, Morgana, Howard and Alcock, and Messrs. Fleta, D’Angelo, Wolf, Ananian, Gustafson, Altglass, Picto, Tibbett and Bada. MHassellmans. will con- duct. Saturday, Nov. 22 (matinee), “Faust,” with Mmes. Alda, Wake- field- and Dalossy, and Messrs. Chaliapin, Ballester and Ananian. Hassellmans will conduct. “Mme. Butterfly” (night), with Mmes. Rethberg, Telva and Wells, and Messrs. Gigli, Scotti, Picco, Wolfe, Paltrinieri and Resch.{lian. Serafin will conduct. CASEY’S IRISH BARITONE Pat Casey*has turned concert im- presario. The V. M. P. A. head will shortly present a new Irish baritone (a rarity in itself, as most of the Micks are tenors), Walter McNally, for a series of New York and out-of-town recitals. The first concert goes on at the Longacre Theatre Nov. 16 (Sunday). McNally was born in Dublin and for a time operated the McNally opera company. in Ireland.

Met’s Opening Demand The opening of the Metropilitan last week with “Aida,”’ one of the greatest of the standbys, found tickets at tremendous premiums. Seats for the floor brvught $75 in one case. Their nominal value was $15.40. Delamarter and Bolm In Joint Appearance Chicago, Nov. 11. Eric Delamarter’s solo orchestra, composed of twenty-five first desk men of the Chicago symphony and the Ballet Intime, of which Adolph Bolm is director, will give the first of four performances scheduled for the Eighth Street theatre here, on Thanksgiving Day, afternoon. Mme. Thamar Karsavina, prima ballerina of the Imperial Russian Ballet, will be guest star at®the Thanksgiving Day matinee and at the second performance, Nov. 30, The Ruth Page dancers will also be guest artists. , Combining the solo. orchestra with Bolm’s Ballet Intime is some- thing entirely new for Chicago pa- trons of the so-called “higher art” in the theatre. The Thanksgiving Day premier will also be the first appearance of Mme, Karsavina be- fore a Chicago audience. “NERTO” AT OPERA Paris, Nov. 3. After many postponements, the four-act lyrical drama, “Nerto,” was seen at the Opera last week. Mau- rice Lena, responsible for the book, has adopted his story from the poem of Mistral, for which Ch. M. Widor has written the music. Nerto hears from her dying father that her soul has been sold to the Devil (first act), and visits Avignon to implore protection of Pope Bene- dict XIII (second act), who counsels her to enter a convent. Here (third act) the maiden reciprocates the love of Rodrigue, whom she met in the street at Aviznon and who has come to save her. Together they dare Satan to do his worst (or words to that effect) in the last act, their pure love working the miracle of re- demption. “Nerto” has been produced by Pierre Chereau, and he has done his {share admirably. The ballet ar- ranged by Leo Staats is fair with the material at hand. Fanny Heldo lends her charming personality to the title role, with Trantoul as an ardent Rodrigue. The father is impersonated by Rouard and, as a talented artist, disappears from the cast too early in the show. Widor proves himself a

great musician, his score being adroitly conducted by Gaubert. Kendrew.

Florence Easton in “La Gioconda” Florence -Haston: substituted for Rosa Ponselle Saturday in the Met- ropolitan’s presentation of Ponchi- elli’s ‘“‘La Gioconda.” Miss Ponselle developed earlier in the week. a cold

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Farrar’s Double Role Geraldine Farrar, on tour in the one nighters and elsewhere with her trick “Carmen” production, is

| doubling, singing the name role and , the minor role of Micaela. The two characters are never on the stage together. An understudy is being carried to play the role at some of the ma- jor towns, where Jerry dare not at- tempt such an innovation, it is said. TALES’ REVIVAL WEEK’S OPERA FEATURE Offenbach’s Opera Being ‘Heard in New York Af- ter 10 Years’ Lapse

For the first time in 10 years “The Tales of Hoffman” will be re- vived in New York. This Jacques Offenbach opera will go into the Metropolitan’s program this Thurs- day night with Mr. Hasselmann’s conducting and with the following cast: To Endow Civic Grand Opera in Seattle Seattle, Nov. 11. The Music Art Foundation Fund of Seattle hopes to achieve the en- dowment of a symphony orchestra and civic grand opera for tnis city and with that goal in view has ar- rafiged a series of three “large” concerts for the season. The first has been given at the Plymouth church with Alvene Resseguie, con- tralto, and. George May, pianist, as artists. The Fund is campaigning for a membership of 50,000 for 1924-25, at $1 per year, which would give an endowment fnnd of $50,000.

WHITEMAN’S 1ST IN PA. Harrisburg, Pa., Nov. 11. Paul Whiteman and his concert orchestra are booked at the Or- pheum here for Wednesday, Nov. 26. This distinguished Harrisburg as the first city to play the White- man orchestra in this state. ' Merle Alcock, contralto, will be heard Nov. 20 at the Orpheum under the auspices of the Harris- burg Music Association and Vance McCormick's newspapers.

DAL MONTE’S SUCCESS Chicago, Nov. 11 The debut of Toti dal Monte, most widely heralded of all the singers to be brought to America in years, was rated as a smashing success at the Auditorium last night, when she sang Lucia with the Chicago Opera. Fully 125 New York concert man- agers left here today, satisfied an- other truly great singer has en- tered the lists. Toti dal Monte will make her New York debut in three weeks with the Metropolitan Opera.

The trade significance of this that where Charles L. Wagner has lost John McCormack (who takes Denis McSweeney as bis personal man- ager shortly), he has secured an-~- other card which is expected to be built into a big box office draw. Wagner ‘brought out Galli-Curci in. this country. ’ NO OPERA FOR HUROK Rumors that S. Hurok will form an opera. company of his own are declared to be without foundation.

FEDERATION AND AMATEURS HOLD PLACE IN LONDON’S MUSIC

Festivals Has Enrollment of 250,000: and Is Grow- ing—Concert Managers Learning Amateurs Will Pay—Sunday Concerts More Numerous

London, Oct. 29. ‘The Federation of Musical Com- CDi ds conse ssciend oi eree Joan. Ruth] petitive Festivals, rapidly develop- i Oc 6 eeanes Lacrezia Borl F 0 ela ec wend PS Howard |ing a real significance in matters BD VOICOs a ccdecwocaccess Henriette Wakefield musical, is holding its annual meet- HOM Man...cecasescecccivecee ses Miguel Fieta/;. hi reek. FF Coppelius, Dappertutto and Dr. Miracle, ing in London this week, From De Luca | very humble beginnings the Federa- Spalanganl.......se6% ee-,-+ George Meader Sohlomels...cccccssesbeoce Lawrence Tibbitt|}tion has now a membership of Lindorf...... Seeeecereeesesess James Wolfe] over 250,000, with upwards of 400 CPE Okc bc ote cbcnvecccsepeves Louls D’ Angel ‘ Andreas Cochenilie, Franz and Pitichi- distinct branches, MACCIO cececvccasenseccrssseseerres Bada The festivals are practically Antonio Scotti has trained the| Counterparts of the Welsh Eistedd- chorus and Wilhelm von. Wymetal directed the stage during the re- hearsals. The peculiarity of “Hoff- man” is that its and played to death operatic ex- tracts, while the work itself is lit- tle known in this country. Other operas at the Met this week are “Lohengrin,” which went on, Monday night with a cast com- prising Mmes. Jeritza, Matzenaur, Bonnetti, Hunter, Egener and Ryan and Messrs. Laubenthal, Whitehill, Bender and Schlegel. M. Bodansky conducted. Tuesday night the company went over to Brooklyn, “Andre Chenter” is the card tonight, with Mmes. Easton, Howard, Telva and Da- lossy and Messrs. Gigli, Danise, Didur, Tibbett, Ananian, D’Angelo, Malatesta, Reschillian, Picco, Pal- trinieri and Bada. M. Seraffin will conduct. A special matinee goes in Fri- day, with “Fedora,” dnother one of the rarely heard works, as-.the bill. The cast holds Mme. Jeritza (sing- ing twice in one week), Alcock, Dalossy and Gulford and Messrs. Martinelli, Scotti, Martino, Anan- fan, D’Angelo, Paltrinieri, Bada, Pelletier and Picco. Papi wili con- duct. Friday night another of the less frequently heard works goes on with “Mefistofele” as the bill. Mmes Alda, Peralta, Howard and Bon- netti and Messrs. Gigli, Chaliapin (his first of the season), Bada and Paltrinierl. M. Sherafin will con- duct. “Die Meistersinger” goes on Sat- urday matinee with Mme. Rethberg and Clarence Whitehill as the big names in the ¢ast, while Saturday night the popular opera will be “Rigoleto,” with Queena Mario top- ping the lineup as Gilda.

WEINGARTNER’S NEW OPERA Vienna, Nov. 38, Felix Weingartner, conductor and former director of the Volksoper here, has composed an opera with the title of “The Apostate.” The central character is the Ro- man emperor Julian, known as the Apostate because of his opposition to Christianity. Barcarolle (“Oh Lovely Night”) is one of the sung fods, where tournaments of song have been held from time imme- morial, but there is very little love lost between. the festivals and the Eisteddfods, because the laiter con- sider the former have poached their idea. However, the festivals, which include competitions in every conceivable branch of music, have been proceeding from strength to strength. They have even been re- garded by the professional element with a good deal of aloofness as being “mere amateur,” but in spite of this the federation is doing a great work in restoring England to the pre-eminent position in music which it once held amongst the na- tions of the world. Unlike the Bis- teddfods, where “pot hunting” is rampant and even substantial, money prizes are awarded, the Fed- eration cultivates the study and love of music for its own sake. Amateurs Have Money The amateur in music is making himself felt. He has the money in his pocket to. pay for concert tickets and some of the more aristocratic concert managers are at last, though reluctantly, beginning to recognize this. Their announcements have, as a rule, been confined to news- papers which circulate amongst the being made in newspapers read by its members, is doing a great deal to remedy this state of things and the prospects of larger audiences for the ensuing season are much brighter than they have been for some time. The Federation is, therefore, gaining a great deal of prestige and there are many in- stances where professional musi- cians of eminence are now seeking to associate themselves with it. Sunday Concerts Sunday concerts are becoming more numerous. Of course the Na- tional Sunday League has done a great work in. this direction by holding from 20 to 30 concerts in different parts of London every Sunday. But their concerts are

chiefly on popular lines. They used to give a concert every Sunday in Queen’s Hall, but when Messrs. Chappell came into possession the Sunday League was ejected and the Sunday Concert Society, which gave concerts in the afternoon, was organized in its place. William Boosey, the ruling spirit of Chap- pell’s, was as much opposed to the Sunday League as he is today to broadcasting. It is rather peculiar that he has now inaugurated a se- ries of Sunday evening concerts. These concerts are far more am- bitious in tone than those given by the Sunday League, Frieda Hempel is the bright particular. star of the first concert. She is, of course, a great singer, although scarcely eatching the imagination of the “popular” public. But Mr. Boosey does not like this sort of audience. He had to abandon his ballad con- certs because he provided the wrong sort of fare. The Sunday League can draw huge audiences because it is un- itrdmmeled by music publishing considerations and can give its au- diences just what they want. Norwich Festival This week is being celebrated the. Norw:ch Festival., It is unusually interesting, vbetause it is the cen- tenary meeting. Although Norwich enjoys no great musical reputation these triennial gatherings have been productive of much musical en- thus:asm, Sir Henry J. Wood fs conductor- in-chief of the present festival and has gathered round him a majority of English musical celebrities. The Promenade Concerts are over for the season, Despite being an :mportant feature of musical life

| by a number of devotees, they have professional classes. The applica- tions for free seats have conse- quently been numerous and the} concert managers have complained that even the best known artists are frequently far from box office propositions. The Federation, coupled with the fact concert announcements are now

in’ London and looked forward to not been so successful ‘as in pre- vious years. The cause may prob- ably be found in the character of the music performed. It has been getting heavier and more classical ag the years roll on and your music lover who will go and hear the same music time after time is limited. Want Amusement—Not Education This forces the reflection that there is room in London for a prom- enade concert, perhaps run all the year round, which shaH be of lighter texture than those at Queen’s Hall, There would be no difficulty in finding a home because one of the theatres could be ysed. Something more like the old prom- enade concerts of 40 years ago at Covent Garden Theatre, where a popular waltz which was hummed all over London was produced every autumn, Londoners want amusement and not education in their music, at least those who are willing te pay the piper.

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WOMEN TAKE ACTION AGAINST “UNCLEAN” STORIES ON SCREEN

Joint Session with Parents-Teacher Body—Pastor Urges Everybody to Read Play and Picture Re- views for Theme Idea 2 “OS

Atlantic City, Nov. 11. A resolution condemning risque stories being adapted for the screen was adopted by the New Jersey Mothers’ Congress and Par- ent-Teacher Associations meeting in convention here at Haddon Hall. Mrs. Charles R. Bacon, chairman of the committee on better films, was the leading figure in the fight to safeguard the youth of the coun- try against suggestive pictures. “We feel that there must soon be an awakening in respect to clean- er films,” she stated in her address, “en the part of parents and guardians in the home if we hope to save the present generation for useful and respectful citizenship.” Mrs. Bacon also said bulletins were being issued listing approved films with the idea to influencing showmen to exhibit only the clean- est of pictures, “Better films,” she concluded, “is one of the com- munity problems of today. The problems can be solved chiefly b parents in the home.” : A move is to be made to interest theatre managers in the movement. “We don’t need State and federal censors for our, plays and pictures,” declared Dr. Henry R. Rose, pastor of the Church of the Redeemer, Newark, to the assemblage. “Man- agers of theatres are just as sensi- tive as the parent if a proper pro- test is recorded against degrading pictures and plays in a community.” He declared people should read the reviews of plays and pictures printed in newspapers and other periodicals, so that some idea can be conceived of the kind of story shown. LONDON’S NEW PLAYS. London, Nov.. ii. Local legitimate activity lists the closing of “The Looking Glass” (revue) this week at the Vaudeville and the opening of “Chauve Souris” at the Strand Nov. 24. The Russian troupe will remain one month. New plays are “Just Married,’ which Sir Alfred Butt will shortly present at the Comedy, and “The Bright Island,” Arnold Bennett’s privately published play, to be given by the Stage Society next autumn.

SCHULBERG’S COUPLET “White Man,” with a cast includ- ing Alice Joyce, Kenneth Harlan and Walter Long, is the next B. P. Schulberg release. The same firm also has Frederick Orin Bartlett’s ‘“Triflers” under way, with a cast that holds May Busch, Elliott Dexter, Frank Mayo, Eva Novak, Walter Hiers and Lloyd Whitlock.

U Building in Topeka? Topeka, Kan., Nov. 11. The story will not down here that Carl Lammele and his Universal interests are to build a new picture house here. It is reported the site under con- sideration will be opposite the new Hotel Kansas, recently finished.

[MORE DEMAND __if FOR BOOKS Washington, Nov. 11. Motion pictures are increas- ing the demands for books, states George F. Bowerman, librarian of the public library. Bowerman also gives some litile credit to the stage and the daily press, but in the 4 main, it is the pictures that create the biggest demand. The non-fiction list is headed by Papini’s “Life of Christ.” Sabatini’s. works, of which so many have been utilized of film stories of late, have a waiting list to secure ‘copies at the library, aays Mr. Bowefman.

SCALE INCREASE HELPS DENVER From 10-15 to 15-20 Boosts Gross and Attendance

Denver, Nov. 11. The raising of prices of second release houses a week ago to 15-20c. admission from the former mini- mum of 10-15c. seems to have been a good move. Audiences are a little larger, if anything, and the extra nickel is adding an average of $150 to $200 per day to the gross for each house, with operating expenses about the same as before. As the houses had been losing money un- der the old system, they will need the extra earnings. for some time to come, The Isis (Fox) is profiting by the closing of the Strand two weeks ago, also a Fox house.

Renee Adoree Changed | Charge Against Husband Los Angeles, Nov. 11. At first Renee Adoree, film actress, thought her husband, Tom Moore, screen star ,had been cruel to her. So she filed a suit for divoree on those grounds.in the Superior Court. The next day Renee changed the allegations to desertion, after with- drawing the old complaint and sub< Stituting one on the latter charge. The new complaint charges that the couple were married Feb. 13, 1920, and separated on Jan. 15, 1923, at which time Moore left her and re- fused to return to their home. In the original action Miss Adoree alleged that her husband swore at her, made false charges against her past, came home at late hours and refused to explain where he had been, also that h2 urged her to divorce him. :

BRABIN’S “CUTS” AFFIRMED Charlies J. Brabin, picture direc- tor, received little satisfaction from the New York Appellate Division Friday which affirmed a previous order striking out many important allegations of Brabin’s $583,000 dam- age suit against the Metro-Goldwyn Pictures Corp. Brabin was to have directed “Ben-Hur” for which he was to receive $27,500 as salary. Brabin asked for heavy damages for the loss of the prestige, but the court had granted J. Robert Rubin’s motion on behalf of Metro-Goldwyn that much of the complaint was re- dundant, and it also struck out com- pletely a third cause for action.

R. V. LEE MARRIES BELLE Los Angeles, Nov. 11. Rowland Vance Lee, picture di- rector at the Fox studios, married Elesnor Ann Worthington, local so- ciety belle, Nov. 7. The couple left for New York by boat and will spend a two mont' gs’ honeymoon in Europe, after which they will return to Hollywood.

West Coast Loses Talmadge Film Los Angeles, Nov. 11. Charles Wuerz, managing director of the California (pictures) here, slipped one over on West Coast theatres by outbidding for the Nor- ma Talmadge film, “TLe Only Wom- an.” This marks the -first Talmadge picture the West Coast firm has not played in recent } ears.

Vera Reynolds in Money Class Vera Reynolds is now under a F. P, contract. ~© Miss Re: .olds got into the regu-

Show Stocks Up The natural upward trend of the stock market following the sweeping victory of the Re- publican party at last week's election naturally carried the amusement stock along. For the first couple of days Fa- mous Players especially moved along with the others, but on Monday morning there was &@ reaction of about three points, although the stock recovered somewhat during the day. The Monday morning drop, it is believed, was due to some rumor regarding the regular quarterly dividend and the possibility of it being passed. This rumor was laid to rest when the directors of the or- ganization on Monday after- noon voted the regular quar- terly dividend cf $2 a share payable Jan. 2, 1925,.to stock- holders of record at the close of business on Dec, 15. Three of the securities in the amusement group achieved a new “high” for the year in yesterday’s trading, when dur- ing the day in a frenzy of busi- ness on the exchange there were 2,465,700 shares dealt in. The most active of the amuse- ments to achieve a new high figure was Lwoew’s, Inc,., in which security there were 12,300 shares that changed hands with the stock touching 19%, a full point over the pre- vious high. The Orpheum Cir- cuit stock with a high of 235¢ yesterday is a half point above the previous high and Eastman with 113 made a like advarice. The closing quotations on - amusement stocks at the close of yesterday’s market were: Sales. High. Low Close. Chg. Eastman K 500 11 112% 1138 +% Famous P.. 3,100 85 $4 84% +% Fam. P. pf 200 98% 98 98% +% Loew Cir...12,300 19% 18% Metro-G.... 200 16 15% 16 Orpheum ¢, 600 24% 24% 24% +% *Warner B. éo- ne ee ee *No market. MINNIE'S NOSE Los Angeles, Nov. 11. Mrs. Minnie Chaplin, wife of Syd Chaplin, screen comedian, has set- tled out of court the $100,000 action she brought last March against Dr. Robert: Griffith for disfiguring her nose during an operation. The case was set on the eve of the trial scheduled for this week. Mrs. Chaplin charged that through carelessness and negligence’ Dr. Griffith disfigured her nose while he was engaged in remodeling it. In consequence, she contended, her nose became indented and the tip drooped. Also it was alleged that through carelessness in the per- formance of the operation the nose became infected, causing great pain and suffering. Now Mrs. Chaplin is having her nosé worked upon by another doctor, and claims it is coming along in good shape.

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$10,000 HOLD-UP Seattle Managers Robbed in Day- light

Seattle, Nov. 11. managers of the local Jensen & Von Herberg theatres, were victims of a daylight robbery yesterday while transporting the week-end receipts amounting to $10,000 to the bank. Within a short distance of their destination they were set upon by five men who pressed guns against them and the guard who had been escorting them on the trip, grabbed the money bag, making a safe get- away.

Put on Picture Show in Madison, Wis., Nov. 11. The Strand launched an innova- tion here by entertaining patrons while they were waiting in the lobby between shows, A picture machine in a specially constructed booth in the lobby exhibited a short-comic. The success means that jit will be a permanent feature. This is considered the first time that. such a plan has been used by Frank Stiffy and Leroy Johnson, }- The ioss is covered by insurance. Lobby to Hold Patrons M. P. D. Ass’n Votes No More Pictures by Ass’n Los Angeles, Nov. 11. Motion Picture Directors’ Asso- ciation held a special meeting at which it was voted no more pictures are to be produced by the holding company of the association or by the association as a body. After a heated meeting the con- sensus of opinion was that too much difficulty would be encouhtered by the associaticn in getting the proper distributing service. It was also pointed out that the association was made up of directors employed by the larger producing companies and also by directors employed by the independent companies, due _ to which condition misunderstandings might arise that would lead to fric- tion. This action was taken after the settlement of the affairs of Paul Powell, who had been selected to make the first of a series of pic- tures for the Holding Company to be released through Grand-Asher, and who later made the picture on his own, as the. Holding Company withdrew its backing. Smith-Wilson Dissolve Los Angeles, Nov. 11. Pete Smith and Harry D. Wilson have separated as business asso- ciates with Wilson branching out to operate his own'publicity bureau at the United Studios. Wilson will make his headquarters with the Corinne Griffith unit for which he will handle the publicity. Smith will continue to operate in the enlarged quarters of the old concern, He has added to this staff Roy Miller, vice-president of Wam- pas, who was replaced as press rep- resentative of the California by Walter Greene, and Hermand Leon- ard who formerly did players pub- licity, and, prior to coming to the coast, was director of publicity at the Strand, New York.

MISS CONSTANTINE ARRESTED Log Angeles, Nov. 11. . Charged with embezzlement and grand larceny, Mrs. Margaret L. Seager, known on the screen as Peggy Constantine, was arrested upon the complaint of T. C. Burk- hart, financial agent for the Thomas Ince Studios, who alleges she stole a valuable diamond ring. eMrs. Seager denied the charge, declaring the ring was given to her by Burkhart as a present, and that the arrest was the result of a lovers’ quarrel. Burkhart admits that both he and Mrs. Seager were friends and that he had previously given her an au- tomobile, which she sold to appro- prate money for her own use. According to the sheriff’s office, following the arrest Burkhart wanted to give bail for Mrs. Seager, but she refused and other friends furnished the $1,000 bond.

END OF WILKENNING CASE The U. S.° Circuit Court of Ap- peals has affirmed a Federal Court decision in Mary Pickford’s favor following the suit brought against her by Mrs. Cora C. Wilkenning who asked in the neighborhood of $100,000 damages for broker’s com- missions alleged due in negotiating the Famous Players contract. Miss Pickford was sued as Mrs. Owen Moore, the action dating back sev- eral years, having dragged through the courts all this while. The appeals court’s decision final- ly puts an end to the litigation. ALBERT GREY RETURNS Albert Grey, of the D. W. Grif- fith Corp., returned to New York yesterday (Tuesday). He had been abroad in the interests of the screen production of “America.” Last night Mr. Grey was entertained at dinner by a number of his American asso- ciates because of the success at- tained in his foreign mission. TAKE OVER ANOTHER HOUSE Atlantic City, Nov. 11. Max Weinmann, George F. Weiland and P. Mortimore Lewis, owners of a chain of five motion’ picture houses, will lease the Criterion The- atre, here, beginning’ Jan. 1, 1925, from Edward J. O’Keefe, also owner of the City Square Theatre.

Cahill and Wurtzel at Fox's Studio Los Angeles, Nov. 11. Edwin Cahill and Sol Wurtzel ar- rived from New York’ yesterday to join the production staff at the Fox studios. :

lar money class without any ad- vance fanfaring by the press agents. riage any picture house in the country.

WM, DE MILLES =H ~ IN THE EAST oe Making Famous Players Film at Long Island Studios ee Los Angeles, Nov. 11, William De Mille has gone to New York with a print of “Locked Doors.” He will remain for about three months at the Long Island studios of Famous Players-Lasky,

Their exact. duties have not been defined, ; : where he will make his next pic- be ture, The title as yet has not been chosen, nor has the cast. The entire working staff of Da Mille’s is headed by Louis Gardy, publicity director, who leaves here for New York on Nov. 22 to aid Hi him in the new production. pres : the ¢ ° tion Monta Bell with F. P. the | Starts at $2,500 Weekly pant Monta Bell has closed an -agree- try. ment with Famous Players to join ~ In its directorial] staff. The signing of 7 man the contracts has not taken place 7 head as yet, due to minor details regard« ~~ sente ing stories and matters of that ~ fith” nature. The amonnt Bell is to re- © head ceive has been agreed on, $2,500 a7 ponent week for the first year and a slid- — f ing s.ale for the next four years, — cant with the cantract for five years. with Bell wanted the same contract the that James Cruze has, the latter Dour getting $1,000,000 for his services Sche for five years. Char The first picture Bell will diréct Unit for F. P. will be “The King,” with | Corn Adolph Menjou its star. It will be | First placed in work late in May or early ~ Ac in June. three Menjou on completing his role in wth “The Swan” at the Long Island with studios next week will leave for the the coast Nov. 18. On his arrival tists in Los Angeles he will assume a role nai in “The Kiss in the Dark” as the*) also screen *version of “Aren’t We All” Bi ing is to#be named. inn % Th consi KIRBY; D. & D. sum{ by I Los Angeles, Nov. 11. prod: D. F. Kirby, picture actor, was Robe arrested by the Hollywood police on the ¢ a charge of disturbing the peace Ben after the cops had answered a hurry Th call to his home, where they allege $800,! they found him beating his wife of th and threatening neighbors with @& can n. saw | At the station Mrs. Kirby stated orgal that her husband had struck her orga several times and tried to beat his have stepson, Newton Chamberlain, whe Hi attempted to protect his mother. ‘Artis Before subdued by the police a Vv: Kirby is alleged to have threatened ebnce to diminish the size of the Holly- Te 1 wood force by shooting the officer# is fi who placed him under arrest. Robe 6 conve Two Movie Directors With afl = © e Divorce-Seeking Wives there Los Angeles, Nov. 11. fae Del Andrews, picture director, hae . been sued by his wife, Edith E. An« drews,‘ for separate maintenancés Jon Mrs. Andrews charged that her hus< WANs band was attentive to an extra girl | tions named “Bobbie.” The Andrews ing have been married for three years feels and have a son two years old. They ducer separated Oct. 29. along Another director was sued by his Dou wife, the other one being D. Rose Pickf Ledermann. Marcella Ledermann tors 1 has asked for a divorce, charging Hills him with: cruelty and slanderous Wedn statements. Mrs. Lederman claims San | that her husband etruck her several day times. Alber They have been married four Artist ‘years and separated Nov. 7. York Free Picture Shows bas Salem, Iowa, Nov. 11. A free moving picture show i PR) held at the Rialto theatre every Wednesday evening. This takes the place of the band concerts held Pet during the summer months, pro* indep moted by local business people. wood, quart Halperin’s “House” The The Halperin Productions starté® ly oc within the fortnight én “The House *. public of Lynch,” Stephen Merritt’s book sed to Victor Halperin will handle the ‘ forme é megaphone. i Stran

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ers 11. was oa cé On © reace, hurry allege wife ith @ stated k her at his. , whe er. police itened Holly fficers With Jives . Si. or, has B. Ane nanc@s r hus- ra girl . .drews years . They by his . Rose rmann ar ging derous claims several 1 four v. i1. how is every kes the S held 3, pros ple. , starté » House 8s book. dle the Wednesday, November 12, 1924 ee ee PICTURES IS ONO AY SRT RE TIS RPE Py oe VARIETY 19 GERMAN U. F. A. WILL PLACE 3 ‘SUPERS HERE —_—_—_— “Foreign Group Dealing ‘with Coast Moguls— New Releasing Plan Los Angeles, Nov. 11. _ Headed. by Dr. Felix Ka)lman, president, a. group of executives of the German U. F. A. Film Corpora- tion are negotiating with three of the largest American releasing com- panies to handle four of their prod- uct’s for distribution in this coun- try. In this party headed by Dr. Kall- man are Erich Pommer, executive head of production; Fritz Lang, di- rector, who is known as the “Grif- fith’ of Germany, and Wynn Jones, head of the American offices of this concern. They have had numerous conferences during the past week with Marcus Loew and others of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer outfit; Douglas Fairbanks, Joseph M. Schenck, Mary Pickford, Charlie Chaplin and Hiram Abrams, of United Artists, and with John Mc- Cormick and others representing First National. According to Jones one of these three. bodies will Sign contracts with them. during the current week with the likelihood it will be either the Metro-Goldwyn or United Ar- tists group. First . National has made a most alluring proposition also, and though considered an out- side factor may be the winner in the end. The four pictures which U. F. A. consider supers for American con- sumption are “Sigfried,” produced by Lang; a new Emil Jennings production, “The Last Man”; Frank Robertson’s production of “Peter the Corsair,” and “Michael,”” which Ben Christianson made. Though “Sigfried,” which cost $800,000 to produce, is the only one of this group known to the Ameri- can distributors, as most of them saw this picture abroad, the U. F. A. organization insist that whatever organization wants this one will have to take over the other three. Hiram Abrams, head of United ‘Artists, was rather indignant when a Variety reporter broached his concern taking over the product. He said that there was nothing oo. * Se Joseph M. Schenck and Robert Fairbanks, who were als conversant with the subject, said they had discussed the matter with the visiting film magnates and that there was a possibility of arrange- ments being made by United Ar- tists to market the product’ here. New Releasing System Jones states that whatever or- ganization takes over these produc- tions will operate on a new releas- ing system with them, which he feels will startle the American pro- ducers and cause them to follow along the same lines. Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford, who entertained the visi- tors for two days at their Beverly Hills home and the studios, left on Wednesday for a three-day trip to San Francisce, returning on Sun- day to greet Nathan Burkan and Albert Banzhaf, directors,of United Artists, who came here from New York to attend a meeting of the company. PRESS AGENTS EXPANDING Los Angeles, Nov. 11. Pete Smith and Harry -Wilson, independent press agents of Holly- wood, . have...outgrown their ,,old quarters at the United. Studios. They: have taken..the space late-- ly occupied by the:;First National publicity ferces:and have also add- ed to their staff Herman~ Léonard, formerly. publicity head at the Strand, New York. #%o% sertl § S Sid Olcott’s “Ben-Hur” Sidney Olcott is at the Fam- ous Players’ Long Island studios shooting his 401st pic- ture, “Salome of the Tene- ments.” A great fuss was made when Sidney finished his 400th pic- ture, but no one thought to refer to his first picture. It was the original “Ben-Hur” of the screen and was shot in three hours one evening in the early days of pictures at the Sheepshead Bay race track. The scenic effects at the time were furnished by Paine'’s Fire Works. Though the first screened “Ben-Hur” took three hours, it now takes about. three years to make “Ben-Hur” the second” time. $95 IN LAUGHS Joseph Merrill, 20, 610 West 115th street, went to the Strand to see “Hot Water.” While watching the film he-got himself into consider- able hot water. When Merrill bought his seat he found himself between Mrs. Mabe) Ritchie, 109 Chestnut street, Mt. Vernon, and an unidentified woman. As the film progressed Merrill became so enthusiastic he slapped the unidentified woman several times. She moved away. Later ne turned his attention to Mrs. Ritchie and slapped her several times, bursting into laughter. Mrs. Ritchie had been laughing too but her sense of humor stopped when struck the third time. She notified her husband and an attendant sum- moned Policeman Michael Curry, Traffic B, who was just outside. When Merrill was later arraigned before Magistrate Frothingham in Night Court he said he did not in- tentionally strike the woman and had not realized he moved his hands. This explanation did not satisfy Magistrate Frothingham who fined Merrill $25. Merrill did not have the price and went to jail. PICTURE ACTRESS OWES $53,667 FOR CLOTHES Cathrine Curtis, Living at. Ho- tel Vanderbilt, Slips Into Bankruptcy Cathrine Myers, professionally Cathrine Cnrtis, picture actress, of the Hotel Vanderbilt, New York, filed a voluntary petition in bank- ruptcy late last week in the U. S. District Court, admitting total liabilities of $53,667 and no assets. The debts are chiefy for wearing apparel with a number of shops listed, hotel bills and other mer- chandise sold. RIALTO’S RADIO Last. night (Nov. 11) the Rialto theatre entered the broadcasting lists, its addition giving all the principal Broadway houses repre- sentation on the radio. The Capitol, Strand, Piccadilly and Rivoli have been broadcasters in the past, the Rivoli recently using the car barn station. The Rialto’s entry comes as of more than casual importance inasmuch as Dr. Hugo Reisenfeld will wake. Monday evening his regular night on the air, WNYC. will Rialto studios. A vocal ensemble, a string: ensemble, singers * and others -will be used. for a weekly program. A .new kink in his idea is that at 9:25 o’clock the wires will be switched to the orchestra and organ downstairs, so that the or- gan, solo, the overture and the classical jazz features of .the. pro- gram will be sent out. The rest will go out from the studios,” broadcast from the; -Y, EXHIBITORS LLEGE “FREEZE OUT” PRAGTICE Vote to Present Charges Against Loew’s Theatres - to Federal Trade Commis- sion — Want Ruling on Whether Buying Power Makes Possible Denying First Runs to Independ- ently Operated Houses— Yesterday’s Meeting Had Lots of Red Fire—Senator James J. Walker Present — No Statement from Loew Executives Who Feel Assured of Their Position TO RETAIN BURKAN The T. O. C. C. of Greater New York has evidently decided on an active campaign of aggression against those interests working against the independent exhibitor in this territory. First it started a general move- ment against the Famous Players- Lasky, demanding the producing distributing corporation meet with the exhibitor organization and treat with it on the question of adjust- ments on the first of the Famous Forty series which the exhibitors claim they were overso!d on, Now the T. O. C. C. is going to ask the Federal Trade Commission to conduct an investigation of the Loew Theatre Circuit in the terri- tory on charges which will be brought by the Chamber as a body. That was voted for by the executive committee of the organization last Friday and ratified by a general meeting of the organization yester- day. The differences between Marcus Loew, his circuit and the T. O. C. C. dates back over a considerable period. As a result Marcus Loew, personally, is no longer a member of the organization. At the time when the Cosmopolitan product switched from Famous Players to Goldwyn the members of the T. O. C. C. were instructed by their ex- ecutives that under no consideration were they to consent to the re- booking of the two Cosmopolitan productions, “Little Old New York” and “Enemies of Women,” which they had already contracted for through the Famous Players, but which the Goldwyn organization had taken over and for which it was demanding greater rentals than those Famous had contracted the pictures for. Loew at that time was a member of the Chamber, but the Loew circuit broke the compact and booked the pictures, with the result Loew was dropped from the organ- ization. Loew Houses “Freeze Out” The present fight, however, is directed against the fact that the Loew houses in certain parts of the city, according to the charges which the T. O. C. C. is to prefer, are blocking the bookings of the inde- pendents in certain product. Or, in other words, it is charged the Loew organization is trying to “freeze out” the independents so that they cannot get screen product of certain com- panies. At the Friday meeting it was de- cided the best legal talent available should be secured to draw up the charges. The general meeting yes- terday (Tuesday) was practically in accord with the plan to have a showdown with the Loew people and went on record as such, Propaganda Move On the outside it was stated that the T. O. C. C. has decided on an active aggressive campaign to pro- tect the rights of its membership in order that they may revive a falling off in interest on the part of some of the members and at the same ~ .(Gontinuedon page 26)“ T.0.C.C. AFTER LOEW CIRCUIT bs [Screen Women Available Never in the history of pic- tures have there been as many stars and leading women avail- able for screen work as there is at present. While there are many male leads waiting calls from producers the list of the women “at liberty” is unusu- ally large. This goes for the coast as well as the east. Stars on this list include Mary Miles Minter, Mildred Harris, Elaine’ Hammerstein, Wanda Hawley, Dorothy Phil- lips, Dorethy Mackaille, Mabel Ballin, Dolores Cassinelli, Ruth Clifford, Doris May, Mae Marsh, Gladys Hulette, Lillian Rich, Lucitle Rickson, with others, now working on single picture contracts available next month, Alice Brady is in vaudeville, with eastern time now being routed. Miss Cassinelli, now in New York, is reading sketches with a vaudeville entry in mind, Many of the women mem- tioned above are on the west- ’ ern coast, IN CONFERENCE Los Angeles, Nov. 11. With Nathan Burkan and A. E. Banshaft present the resumed con- ferences in regard to the reorgan- ization and financing of United Artists did -not pass with the smoothness and precision antici- pated. At yesterday’s meeting the two attorneys brought out several matters, which put a stop to a speedy consumm: Lion and there will be several days oF discussion before headway can be made. e Yesterday's gathering took place at the Fairbanks-Pickford studio with Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pick- ford, Charlie Chaplin, Joseph Schenck, Hiram Abrams and D. F. O’Brien, attorney, sitting in. It is understood that Chaplin stands alone in his views that out- side capital is not necessary to the project and that the concern should be a closed corporation without tak- ing in either outside money or other film stars. The Griffith matter has not been broached, nor has Banshaf, who rep- resents Griffith, made known the attitude of his client in connection with the future of United Artists, Although Monday’s' conference was void of definite developments there are those on the “inside” who claim that it is simply a matter of a toss of a coin whether or not the project will culminate in a fizzle. Schenck and others in the confer- ence declare it will take almost the entire week, at least, before matters reach a climax. 6 MONTHS AND $2,000 FINE Minneapolis, Nov. 11, A sentence of six months and a fine of $2,000 was imposed upon John W. Bergstrom after a jury in federal court here convicted the former manager. The indictment charged Berg- strom with having withheld $702 in admission tax taken in at his su- burban Nicolet in 1920. Bergstrom is the first man in the Northwest to victed upon a charge of nature. be con- this theatrical | BASHFUL MAN'S COURTING IDEA PICTURE ee Let Girl’s Parents Find Out How Things Stood by New Scheme Los Angeles, Nov. 11, Slipping info. to Pa and Ma via the flicker stuff, showing the court- Ship and how things stood to date is the brand new idea evolved by bashful but busy Ralph Byron Grunauer. His accomplice and bride-to-be is Ruth Annette Kauiterstein, daughter of a local and wealthy family. Her fiancee is assistant general manager of West Coast Theatres, Inc., the biggest single theatre chain in the west, while the ingenuous young man {s also a brother-in-law of Sol Lesser. The. busy and bashful Ralph somehow found time to pay arduous court to his beloved, and somehow he was successful at it, so much so that he somehow found a way to propose, and was accepted. Up came the questicn of telling the folks. Ralph pleaded his b. b. state and to such good effect the perplexed couple went into a conference on the subject. Ralph is too bashfpl to say he suggested the scheme and doesn’t attempt to explain how a young man as busy as he is could find the time to accomplish it, but the upshot was a decision to in- form the families of the impending wedding through the medium of a moving picture, showing the prog- ress of the courtship to date. A picture was made and what may have been absence of continu- ity in the pictured story was sup- plied by ‘captions, written by an unknown writer, possibly the b. b. Ralph. At a hotel dinner engineered by bk b. and at which he appeared in person were the dearest friends of the couple, together with the pic- ture. During the banquet the pic- ture was run off. It told every- thing, immediately followed by blessings, felicitations and con- gratulations from everyone, includ- ing the parents of both of the principals in the film. Ralph and Ruth will be within a month. married Eddie Mannix on Coast, Financial End of M-G Los Angeles, Nov. 11. Edward Mannix, confidential financiai man for the Schenck Brothers, arrived here yesterday to take up the position of controlling the finances at the Metro-Goldwyn studios. Marcus Loew expressed surprise when informed Variety knew of the coming of Mannix. Mr. Loew stated he had secured word from Nicholas Schenck that Mannix would be here and undoubtedly would be placed on the financial end. Marcus Loew said 17 he will ‘start east in about two weeks. FILM EXPORTS. AND IMPORTS | 1923 with a value of $4,040,825. same period in the present year. The exports of picture films has increased during the present year in leaps and bounds, according to the department of commerce. For the nine months ending Sept. 30 an increase of 19,000,000 feet is recorded against the same period last year. . September, is 4,000,000 feet ahead of September, 1923. ported during the nine months of 1924 reached 121,785,062 feet with a value of $4,455,785, against 102,534,032 feet in the same period in Imports into this country cof foreign made pictures has dropped from 5,000,000 feet in the nine months of 1923 to 3,000,000 feet for the During 1923 the foreign producers shipped into the United States over 64,000,000 feet of sensitized, but unexposed, film; i dropped for the current year to just above 10,000,000 feet, Washington, Nov. 11. 1924, The total footage ex- this has - ea lhe idee ae

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CHICAGO LOOP’S GROSSES ARE Boston Business Normal; Beban’s $10,000 at Fenway Boston, Nov. 11. With George Beban in person and WOBBLY AND INTERESTING)..rscccssoc'snatt

$26,900 Called Good Week at McVickers—$15,600 Poor Week at Roosevelt—$43,000 “Disappoint- ly through the week, with Friday ing” at Chicago—$10,600 Big at Monroe—$7,500 Small at Woods’

Chicago, Nov. 11. With “The Iron Horse” in at the Woods for eight weeks, it is doubt- ful if either house or feature could show a profit with the receipts last week. Opening to a world of pub- licity and exceptionally good re- views, the picture failed to attract attention the opening week. Weather conditions were excellent, in fact, too nice to stay in for. pic- tures, and with an extra holiday thrown in the picture on 13 per- formances only grossed $7,500. “Sundown” at the Roosevelt was also disappointing for the opening week, getting but $15,400, consid- ered very low for an attraction in this house. The feature was origi- nally slated for four weeks, but may not continue after Sunday. It is a First National, and with B. & K. controlling. house and franchise it would be an easy matter to pull it out. “Dante’s In- “Hot Water” and “ferno” ran neck and neck on their second week, with the former get- ting a little the best of the draw through having a more desirable location. . McVicker’s, with “Forbidden Para- dise” and @ good all around pro- gram, jumped to $26,900. The Chi- cago, with “Her Night of Romance,” did not do so well, despite its gross was in excess of $43,000. The man- agement expected the house to reach the $50,600 with Constance Talmadge and a super presentation. The Randolph is still holding its own, hardly varying $500 from one week to another. The Randolph was the only one of the loop picture houses to give a midnight perform- ance election night. Estimates for Last Week Chicago—“Her Night of Ro- mance” (First National) (4,500; 50- 74): Fair program picture, did not gross business expected consider- ing tremendous play house got elec- tion day; $43,670. MeVicker’s — “Forbidden Para- dise” (Paramount) (2,400; 50-75). With only two days’ publicity for this picture, due to hurried thange, — had good week, getting $26,- Monroe—“Dante’s Inferno” (Fox) (982; 50; 2d week). Picture doing best business of this house; $10,600. Orpheum—“Hot Water” (Pathe) (776; 50; 2@ week). Though pic- ture fell off around $3,000 second week, stil shows a handsome profit Will remain for at least six more weeks; $11,150. Roosevelt—"“Sundown” tional) (1,400; 50-60-75). One of disappointments in town. If fea- ture on opening week at this house grosses less than $20,000, considered failure here. Got $15,600. (First Na- Randolph—“This Woman” (War- ner Bros.) (650; 45). New canopy enables this house to exploit pic- tures somewhat and also has tend- ency to build up front. But with all that, business does not seem to increase; $4,250. Woods—“The Iron Horse” (1,400; $1.65). any super special at (Fox) this house Despite excellent publicity accorded No question but picture will hit, as newspaper notices were excellent and picture $7,500—13 aid not seem to catch. is being talked about; shows. Opened weakest of > +

T. 0. C. C. AFTER LOEW (Continued from Page 19) htime attract new membership to the organization. It has been true in the past when an exhibitor organization showed a militant spirit toward the big producer-distributor interests and likewise against the great the- atre chains there was always a material increase in its member- ship. Charles L. O’Reilly, president of the T. O. C. C., stated after Friday’s meeting that the T. O. C. C. was going after the Loew Circuit hook, line and sinker, and that the theatre organization. would know it had been in a real fight. O’Reilly’s Illustration Prior to yesterday’s meeting Mr. O’Reilly stated that the position that the T. O. C. C. was taking was one that they believed would show it was fllegal on the part of the Loew theatres to try to withhold product from competing theatres be- cause of the greater buying power of the Loew Circuit. He cited an instance ef one manager of a theatre located in a zone where there is also a theatre of the Loew Circuit, where the independent manager went to an exchange and offered to buy first run in the zone as against the Loew house and te pay more money than they were getting from the Loew house, but that he- was. turned down. The exhibitors also claimed that the exchanges net only discriminate against the independents in this re- gard, but that when they obtain sec- ond run on the pictures they have to pay greater rentals than Lvoew gets the film for for firsrun. Nong of the officials ef the Loew organization would make a state- ment regarding the charges which the T. O. C. C. state they are going to bring. The T. O. C. C., however, through the fact that there is an interlocking board of directors for the Loew Circuit and the -Metro- Goldwyn believe that they will be able to show conclusively discrimi- nation in restraint of trade is in- dulged in. Distributofs’ Angle One of the higher executives’ of the Metro-Goldwyn organization in discussing the report that. the charges were to be brought stated that he did not believe that the theatre chain organization could be found guilty of anytHing irregular or illegal under the Interstate Com- merce law. “No one can dictate to a manu- facturer where he shal! sell his wares. How would it be if some one | were to go to a manufacturer and isay, “Here, I own a little shop, and I know you are selling coods to the big store for $12 a dozen. I want the goods and I'll pay dozen for them. But I can't take 1,000 dozen. All I want is one dozen.’ Can the law compel the manufacturer to sell to the little fellow first? I don’t think so.” The same attitude seemed to be expressed by others in both the ex- hibiting and the distributing field. When O’Reilly was asked whether ‘he fight against the Loew chain

you $15 aj All,” the Fenway here did about $10,000 last week. This business is about $2,000 more than the house does with a nomal week, and Beban is given the credit for the draw. His pulling power lasted consistent- night almost on a par with the pre- vious Saturday and Sunday when he opened the -house. There was endugh strength in the business to warrant holding him on for another week, but previous bookings made it impossible so to do. This week the house is using “The Border Legion,” with business on Saturday and Sunday reported as back to normal. The State, Loew’s uptown house, using “Dorothy Vernon,” did about $15,000. It is regulation business for this big house for this time of year. “The Red Lily” and “World- ly Goods” this week. “Sacrifice,” in at the Tremont temple for a couple of weeks, fin-. ished last week. During the stay the house was scaled at $1 top for the night shows and the gross was reported to have been but fair. Both the Modern and Beacon, twin downtown houses, did a good busi- ness, $5,500, last week, with “The Mine with the Iron Door.” There are no features to the local picture situation and nothing has been reported about the entrance into the town of any feature. With the departure of “Sacrifice” from Tremont temple the house goes back to popular prices with a war pic- ture, “Over the Top with the Al- lies” and a comedy picture used at a 75-cent top. Nothing is heard local- ly about the intention of the Fox people to take over the house. The Boston, Keith’s pop vaude- ville and picture house, is following the usual custom this week by using a first and exclusive showing pic- ture, “Rose of Paris.” The Gordon uptown house is using “Tarnish” for a picture with the usual -vaudeville while the downtown house, which is run under the same policy, has “Dangerous Money.” “The Fast Set,” which played the higher priced houses in town within the past few weeks, is being used at the Bowdoin this week: Last Week’s Estimates Fenway—(1,500; 50-75) “The Bor- der Legion” (Paramount) . Did $10,- 000 last week with Geo. Beban and his company and the picture, “The Greatest Love of All.” State—(4,000; 50-75) “The Red Lily” (Metro-Goldwyn) and “World- ly Goods” (Paramount) this week: $15,000 last week with “Dorothy Vernon.” Modern—(750; 25-35-40) “This Woman” and “The Painted Lady” this week; $5,500 last week with “The Mine with the Iron Door.” Beacon—Picture, scale, capacity and gross same as Modern.

Emory Johnson, producer, and his mother, Emilie Johnson, scenario writer, are preparing to go to Steckholm, Sweden. When they get there they intend making a picture dealing with the evolution of nayvi- gation.

would also mean that the efforts of the T. O. C. C. would be directed against the Keith chain because of its collective buying of films, he stated that such an action would be

an afterthought fellowing the dis- covery of what attitude the Federal | Trade Commission took in the case fof the Loew Circuit. After yesterday’s meeting it was | stated in the Chamber that Nathan | Burkan, now on tne Coast, would undoubtedly be retained by the Theatre Owners to present. their case to the Federal Trade Commis- sion, thé victory that Burkan ob- tained against the Loew Circuit in the Peekskill Theatre case being cited by the exhibitors as the rea- son that he was the logical attorney. to handle the matter for them.

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Philadelphia, Nov. 11. The failure of the Globe to estab- lish itself successfully as a house for feature films and its reversion to popular priced vaudeville is the outstanding feature in the picture situation in Philly. Its last picture, “Captain Blood,” did excellently and Was apparently on the road to putting the new policy across, but the Stanley company evidently felt that it would be impossible to pro- vide petures of similar draw for this house, especially with the Arcadia making five major houses west of City Hall in the downtown section to care for. Last spring,” when the Earle opened, the Globe’s patronage fell off with alarming rapidity and the wiseacres cannot see how the latter house can hope to make out with its return to the former policy. Another featyre of the last few days here was the opening Monday of “Janice Meredth” at the Aldine. It follows the long run of the “Sea Hawk” and is being advertised with all the magnitude of the Hearst ‘productions here. The opening sale was big and there is indication that this feature will not have the trouble encountered by the “Sea Hawk" in attracting matinee audiences. One of the answers to this is the fact that the Rittenhouse Square Suciety is back in the city. Business last week in the down- town houses was nothing excep- tional “although several pictures piled up excellent grosses, thanks to election night performances.’ The critics, almost without exception, panned “Tess of the D’Urbervilles,” at the Stanton, for not adhering to the story, but it had a fair degree of success. Two weeks, however, will certainly be the limit of the run. “Three Women,” at the Stan- ley, was assisted by the presence on the same bill of Ted Weems and his orchestra. “Captain Blood,” “Dantes Inferno” and “The Sea Hawk” each drawing to the end of extended engagementS, did only moderately well, the last named having no extra performance elec- tion night. The Stanley and Stan- ton drew the cream of the crowds that night, although the Globe, be- eause of its location close to City Fall and a big newspaper plant where the returns were flasned, also drew a big quota. The Arcadia with “Inferno” drew a small ever- flow. This week’s pictures do not promise anything exceptional out- side of “Janice Meredith,” although | the Fox, which had another Mix film last week, ought to brace con- siderably with “Barbara Frietchie.” This Ince production is understood to have tried to.get a*berth in a legitimate house here,. but was not eonsidered strong enough for a bigh scale. It may stay two weck3 at the Fox and ought to do nicely there, being a picture of a higher class than this house has had in a long time. “Madonna of the Streets” is the Stanley attraction, with the Giersdorf Sisters heavily billed as an added feature. “Tess” is in its final week at the Stanten. “Captain Blood” is in its fourth and last week at the Globe, and “Dante’s Inferno” is completing a stay that has not been at all successfui at the Arcadia. Its demand wags ap- parently mostly exhausted after its two weeks at the Fox. Estimates of Last Week -Stanley—“Three Women” (War- ner). Helped some by presence of Ted Weems orchestra and with Election night extra performance. Beat $26,000 on week. (4,000; 35- 50-75.) Stanton—"Tess of the D’Urber- villes” (Goldwyn). Critics didn’t like it, but business was fair, with big play Election night; $10,000 estimated. This week is iast for Neilan picture. (1,700; 35-50-75.) Fox—“In Society” (Fox). Tom Mix picture didn’t do a lot, although surrounding bill. was good; $11,000. “Barbara. Frietchie,” which may stay two weeks. (3,000; 99.) Aldine—“The Sea Hawk” (First National, 10th and last week). Without benefit of extra perform-

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Washington, Nov. 11. Washington answered the “radio menace” on election night by giving the “air” a good licking. A state- ment coming from Harry Crandall covered the situation, not only for oe theatres, but the others ag wen. -2. Mr. Crandall said: “Crandall executives were dubi-« ous prior to Tuesday night as to the effect the prevalence of the radio might have on election night theatre attendance. It was feared that the populace interested in clvic welfare, balloting and the like would sit at home with the head- sets on and let it go at that. These fears were entirely set aside Tues- day night by the largest election night houses ever accommodated by the Crandall theatres. “The radio menace seems to be largely fictitious.” Lawrence Beatus at the Palace gave an extra show running to after midnight and had 600 people in his theatre at the clesing hour. Alto- gether, Washington theatre men were much heartened by the results of what was considered a crucial test. The greatest interest centered around Mary Pickford in “Dorothy Vernon” in a regular picture house. When shown here previously at the National the film actually did a flop, and for the first two nights of the week at the Palace things looked rather dubious. The sixth annist chan well. its p Ria Plays This stand with Rix .mous 99). of di $19.9: with toppe Attra tainn outsi Str

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The arrangement between the Capitol and the distributors of the. picture was for a 50-50 split over the ex- pense, which meant that the local First National exchange got about $13,500 on the week for the’ picture. Second in business’ was the Strand, with the Harold Lloyd com- edy, “Hot Water,” second week, with $40,800. Reports said the third (last) Sunday was only about $1,000 under the business of the opening day. “The Garden of Weeds” at the Rivoli got third money with $19,933, and the Rialto, with Agnes Ayres in “Worldly Goods,” trailed the big four of Main Street with $17,168. For the second week of “Madonna of the Streets,” at the Piccadilly, was $16,850, while the little Cameo had a little less than $3,500 for “The Battling Orioles.” Fox’s ‘“Dante’s Inferno” came back to life at the Central after two weeks with businegs a little off and turned in a statement showing $14,138, while at the Lyric another Fox feature, “The Iron Horse,” just did $10,350. “The Ten Commandments,” at the Criterion, went up $1,000 and played to $9,870.50. The Cosmopolitan ‘is dark, with “Greed” announced for some time in December. “Janice Meredith” was withdrawn after several “months of unsatisfactory business, although a _ strong attempt was made to force the picture. Last Week’s Estimates Cameo—“The Battling Orioles” (Fathe) (549; 650-85).. Pulled just an average week’s business for little house, slightly under $3,500. “East of Broadway,” Producers Dist. pic- ture, current attraction. Capitol—“The Only Woman” (First National) (5,300; 50-$1.65). Last week looked as though Capitol due to drop off somewhat in business, but surprising to find at final count- up house had done business of street with $54,800. Picture was in under arrangement of 50-50 over overhead, which means film rental ran about $13,500. .This week celebrating its fifth anniversary with “He Who Gets Slapped,” with house record made two weeks ago by “The Navigaor” broken on Sunday, and by Monday might assured ‘picture would hold over for second week. Central—“Dante'’s Inferno” (Fox) (922; 50-75-99). Still proving champ of Broadway. Opened six weeks ago. Second and third weeks better than first; next two weeks dropped off, but last week decided comeback, with receipts $14,138. This week first couple of days held up well. Criterion—"“The Ten Command- ments” (Famous Players-Lasky). Business last week picked up $1,000 over previous week, receipts going to $9,870.50, bringing picture back almost to $10,000 weekly average it has been playing to. Cosmopolitan — “Janice Meredith” (Cosmopolitan). (1,162; $1.65). House dark. “Janice Meredith” closed last week. “Greed,” Von Stroheim-di- rected Metro-Goldwyn, due at thea- tre next month. Meantime nothing to go in house. Lyric—“Iron Horse” (Fox) 1,406; $1.65)). This feature is holding its own and going along at even pace. showing it has strength to last until Fox must give up Lyric. Last week around $10,350. Piccadilly — “Madonna of the Streets’ (First National) (1.360; 50- 85). Second week held almost to strength of first week, only about $1,800 difference; remarkable show- ing for second week. First two days of the current week equalled fizst two days of “Madonna” with chances week will hold up equally well. Piccadilly starts broadcasting its program next week. Rialto—"“Worldly Goods” (Famous Players-Lasky) (1.960; 60-85-99). This Agnes Ayres feature failed to stand up here last week, especilally with holiday. $17,168. Rivoli—“‘Garden of Weeds” (Fa- mous Players-Lasky) (2,200; 69-85- 99). Business here also something of disappointment last week with $19,933. It docs seem this big house with its regular play would have topped the $20,000 on holiday week. Attraction seemingly strong enter- tainment but not strong enough on outside to pu'l-in audiences. Strand —“Hot Water” (Harold ¥ MIX PLUS VAUDE. GOT $20,000 IN CLEVELAND At Reade’s Hipp Western Star .. Did Biz; Rest of Town .. Good Cleveland, Nov. 11. “Go to the same synagogue that | William Fox does and pray with him that. he should never lose Tom Mix.” That’s the telegram Bill Raynor, manager of Reade’s Hipp, sent his boss after he counted up this week at the “bargain house.” This pop vaudeville theatre with its bargain prices set the pace for the entire town by hitting close to $20,000. All the picture palaces got a break on account of the election night extra show, and when the deposits were in the bank many a manager smiled for the first time this fall. Estimates for Last Week Reade’s Hipp—a 50-cent piece buys Tem Mix in “The Last of the Duanes,” seven acts of vaudeville, two-reel Jack Dempsey, comedy and news reel. With 4,500 seats to handle ’em with, it’s no wonder they did between 19 and 20 grand. The only house in town giving them “bargains.” State— Constance Talmadge in “Her Night of Romance” got about $14,000. Stillman — “Sandra” came in quietly and snoozed away a week to the tune of about $9,500. Many women were disappointed, as they expected to see a hot one. Allen— “Husbands and Lovers” got a fair break with lots of good comment. They banked about $12,000. Park — “Christine of the Hungry Heart” got her fill with about $8,500. Circle — “Barbara Frietchie” and Emerson Giil’s players drew in about $3,600. TALMADGE FILM LEADS FRISCO WITH $19,000 “Hot Water” $17,000 in Sec- ond Week at Impecrial— California Did $16,000 San Francisco, Nov. i1. No unusually big receipts in the downtown picture houses last week. The Warfield did about as well as any with Norma Talmadge in “The Only Woman.” “Hot Water” held over for a second week at the Im- perial anc stood up very well. Looks like four weeks. “The City That Never Sleeps” with a mixed cast was the Granada feature. It opened fairly well and did satisfactorily. The California was little better than average with “The Lover of Camille.” Estimates for Last Week California — “The. Lover of Ca- mille,” Marie Prevost. - (2,400; 55- 90.) Opened fairly brisk with busi- ness little better than normal. $16,000. Granada — “City That Never Sleeps.” (2,840; 55-90.) Given quite a publicity campaign and got off to good opening. Paul Ash big act, “Twenty Minutes. with ZR3,” helped some. $17,000. imperial — “Hot Water.’ (1,400; 65-90%) Second week held up very well. $17,000. Warfield —“The Only Woman,” Norma Talmadge. (2,800; 55-90.) Big opening with consistently big business. $19,000. Cameo — “Ramshackle House,” Betty Compson. (900; 35-50.) Got about average opening break and maintained satisfactory pace. $3,500. Lioyd-Pathe) (2,900; 35-65-85). Second week on Broadway Lloyd picture showed enough to remain for third week. Figure was $40,800. Everyone around Strand and Pathe organization elated with showing comedy made. DENNY PULLS $15,000 AT CENTURY, BALTIMORE Star Has Local Draw—“Lin- coln” Big at Rivoli—Big Fair Throughout Baltimore, Nov. 11. The outstanding events in a gen- erally good week were the big draw of “The Fast Worker” at the Cen- tury and the reception of the Rocketts’ “Abraham Lincoln” at the Rivoli. The former was pretty conver- tional comedy but Reginald Denny demonstrated his local film draw ir no uncertain manner. “Lincoln” crossed the Mason-Dixon line an¢ not only was every gesture of the Great Emanicpator applauded but the Stars and Bars of the Confed- erate States were actually hissec. A precedent, perhaps, for this town and something that shows the evil of immigration. Tom Soriero, general manager ot the Whitehurst theatres, is evi- dently favoring the New with his big musical acts. Following the Eileen Van Biene engagement he staged a big one in conjunction with the Stieff piano people, a feature of which was a valuable collection of antique props from the famous Patterson-Bonaparte estate, Estimates for Last Week Century (3,300; 30-75)—“The Fast Worker.” Nothing distinctive about this Universal but Denny. He has evidently developed into a, great draw and the house topped the local grosses with $15,000. Rivoli (2,250; 25-75) — “Abraham Lincoln.” Bob Kyle came down ahead of this feature and planted good publicity, especially with the schools. Result, matinees generally way under this week on account of races were held up by juvenile at- tendance. Nights capacity as usual. New (1,800; 25-50)—“The Story Without a- Name.” Picture satis- factory, but musical unit of the pro- gram evidently aided draw. Busi- ness good, but under previous week, the gross running about $9,000. Hippodrome (3,200; 25-75)— “White Shadows.” Attendance jumped nicely here last week and the box office counted up $10,000. Parkway (1,200; 25-50) — “Her Love Story.” Swanson did nothing sensational uptown last week, the house getting the fair average of about $4,000. Metropolitan (1,500; 15-50)—“This Woman.” Business satisfactory at northwest Baltimore’s big house. Garden (3,100; 25-50)—“Oh, You Tony!"”” Tom Mix means money at this house, where they greet the great open spaces with gusto. Ex- ceptonal week at $13,000. This Week Rivoli, “The Sea Hawk”; Century, “Yolanda”; New, “Dangerous Money”; Hippodrome, “America’’; Metropolitan, “The Clean Heart”; Garden, “Honor Among Men”; Parkway, “The Bandolero.” BLUE RETURNS WITH BRIDE San Francisco, Nov. 11. Monte Blue, latest of the screen newlyweds, arrived here with his bride, who was Miss Trove Janson, of Seattle, Washington. They were married last Friday in Seattle. Mrs. Blue is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Eliv Janson, prominent in Seattle society circles. Monte going to work at home, and he will resume his picture Hollywood Miss Murillo’s Particulars Mary Murillo, scenario writer, with a bill of particulars in her $23,200 suit for damages. Miss Murillo wants $18,200 as sal- ary due her at $300 weekly for an unexpired period of a contract dated June 15, 1921, and also seeks an additional $10,000 which was alleg- edly guaranteed her as a bonus out- side of the salary. Williams’ Valentino Dinner J. D. Williams is giving a dinner- dance for Rudolph Valentino at the Ritz-Carlton Saturday night, with press and screen celebrities invited. Dinner will ‘be served at 8 o'clock mand then the dancing will begin. Valentino is to leave for the coast early next week. announced his wife was| and | drop activities in | : must furnish the R-C Pictures Corp. | DENVER ’WAY OFF Denver, Nov. 11. Most Denver picture houses are just getting by so far this season, it is reported here. Few are actual- ly losing money, but virtually none is making any. Some of the sub- urban houses, notably the Ogden and the Webber (25c. flat), seem to be in better shape than the down- town houses. Just what is the cause of the slump nobody seems to know for sure. Grosses simply have shrunk. Buster Keaton in “The Navi- gator” pulled quite well at the Colo- rado last week. Harold Lioyd in “Hot Water” start a double en- gagement at the Victory and Rialto Saturday (Nov. 8), and from ad- vance indications will pull his usual top business, Otherwise the out- look is not startlingly encouraging, although Blanche Sweet in “Tess of the D’Ubervilles” may hit the ball at the America (Universal). The iatter house, by the way, is. putting over some excellent pictures and special entertainments, and seems to be gradually growing in popular favor. Last Week’s Estimates Colorado (Bishop-Cass) (2,760; 40-50). “The Navigator.” Near $10,200. America (Universal) (1,530; 30- 40). “The Lover of Camille.” Close to $4,500. Victory (Paramount) (1,250; 35- 40). “The Border Legion.” Around $6,400. Rialto" (Paramount) (1,050; 35- 40). “The City That Never Sleeps.” About $4,900. HEARST MAN IN ON THEATRE Milwaukee, Nov. 11. A theatre is to be built here at 27th and Wells streets by the Mal Investment Co., seating between 1,800 and 2,100. Heading the build- ing company is M. L. Annenberg, of the circulation department of the Hearst newspapers, To Replace Old House Lorain, O., Nov. 11. A picture house, seating 1,000, will be built here by August Ilg on the site of the old Wonderland the- atre, closed since the torriado. hit around $4,500. FOREIGN’ ATMOSPHERES AROUND K. C. HOUSE Nothing Extraordinary, How- ever, in Grosses Last Week Kansas City, Nov. 11. It was “foreign” week at the lead- ing picture houses, if the locale of the stories of the different films mean anything. Not an American setting in any of the four down- town places. The election night shows were fairly well attended despite the thousands in front of the bulletin boards and held at home by the radio. Estimates for Last Week Liberty—“The Arab” Metro-Gold- wyn) (1,000; 35-50). Milo Finley's: orchestra added. Management fur- nished atmosphere by dolling up front of house in barbaric colors and dressing staff. Picture well re- ceived by critics. Started big and Royal—“The Female” (Para- mount) (890; 35-50). Christie com~ edy and Royal Syncopators extra, Critics could not see much to pic- ture. Commented dpon the c in the title of the book, “Dalla the Lion Cub” to that of “The Female,” which does not mean much. Busi- ness fairly steady, with $4,200. Mainstreet —“Madonna of the Streets” (First National) (3,200; 50). Five acts completed bill, Critica unanimous in praise of picture. Business hardly up to standard; house suffered with others in local slump. Around $11,500. Newman—“His Hour” (Metro- Goldwyn) (1,980; 40). Atmospheric prolog. Midnight preview showing of “Hot Water” election night drew some 1,600 admissions which helped out on week’s business, around $12,000. First runs at the other houses: “Oh, You Tony,” Pantages; “The Uninvited Guest,” Globe. Alan Crossland has begun the filming of “Contraband” at the Para- mount studios, There ig only one feminine role, played by Lois Wil- son. The other players are Noah Beery, Raymond Hatton, Raymond McKee, Charles Ogle, Luke Cos- grave. METROPOLITAN, L. A. AT $22,300, VERY LOW WITH DANIELS FILM “Dangerous Money” Held House’s Gross Far Under $30,000 Average—“Silent Watcher” at Loew’s Got $13,400 Last Week, Helped by Stage Show Los Angeles, Nov. 11. Election was no aid to the first run house last week. Business started off in most instances very poorly on the Saturday and Sunday preceding election, the opening days for the majority of houses, with Monday very poor, excepting at the California, Forum and Miller’s, where personal appearances helped bolster that day up. Miller’s, with “Janice Meredith,” having been moved over from the California, proved the leader of the group. This house aided mostly by heavy publicity through the two Hearst papers, got off to a capacity start and held to it throughout the week, with the intake almost doubling the biggest this house has had in some time. ‘On the other hand, the Metropoli- tan, always the big leader in busi- ness here, took a big flop. This house, which consistently holds to around $30,009 a week, took a big with the Paramount-Bebe Daniels film, “Dangerous Money.” It seemed as though this picture got a general lampooning from both | press and publicity with the con- | sequence that Saturday, Sunday and Monday were not at all near the average in business. Election night in this, as well as other houses, fell below expecta- tions. Harold Lioyd in “Hot Water,” second week at the Rialto, is one of the downtown mainstays. The picture held up to the business of the first week at this house and should be good for another two to three weeks at least. “Abraham Lincoln” five-week engagement at the Criterion. Business on the final week surpassed that of the opening two and the picture, had it not been for a previous booking at this house, might have remained another week or two playing to better than aver- age business. Estimates for Last Week California—‘“The Siren of Seville’ (Prod. Dist.) (2,000; 27-85). Rather concluded a4 State — “The Silent Watcher” (First National) (2,400: 25-85). From notices, should have done far better, but stage attrac- tions proved means of intake. $13,400. Criterion — “Abraham Lincoln” (First National) (1,600; 50-65). Concerted aid by ministerial asso- good start early in week. Personal appearance of star helped. $9,000. Million Dollar—“Forbidden Para- dise” (Paramourt) (2,200; 25-85). Pola Negri held to average draw with business third week showing picture is almost milked for this house. $9,300. Metropolitan—‘Dangerous Money” (Paramount) (3,700; 25-65). One of poorest Bebe Daniels’ house has played. Business took big flop. $22,300. Egyptian—‘“Thief of Bagdad” (Douglas Fairbanks). (1,800; 650- $1.65). Absence of tourists seems means of bringing this feature to its end here within next month, Big. advertising and exploitation campaign now being conducted. $14,000. Mission — “The Clean Heart” (Vitagraph) (900; 15-80). One of Vitagraph's best products of late: second week here did exceptionally big. $3,900, Loew’s ciations, Chamber of Commerce and other bodies helped final week. $9,200. Forum—“The Breath of Scandal” (All-Star) (1,890; 35-65). Did bet- ter than regular business. $5,700. Miller’s—“Janice Meredith” (Cos- mopolitan) (900; 25-75). Started off to capacity business first day of second week and shot up weekly intake. $6,000. Cameo—“The Western Wallop” (Universal) (800; 25-35). Jack Hoxie production of open spaces ideal one for this transient house. After bad start pulled out. $1,900. Rialto—“Hot Water” (Pathe) (900; 650-65). Harold Lioyd still best local box office bet. Fourth week downtown picture ran neck and neck with preceding week. $7,200.

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oe | VARIETY PICTURES COAST FILM NEWS Los Angeles, Nov. 7. The cast of “Cheaper to Marry,” which Robert Z. Leonard is direct- ing for Metro-Goldwyn, has been augmented by Marguerite de la Motte, Lewis Stone and Paulette Duval. Miss de la Motte will play the lead, opposite Conrad Nagel. Included @m the cast of “The Square Feg,” which Hobart Henley is directing at the M—g—M—, Cul- ver City studios, are Claire Wind- sor, William Haines, Lucille Rick- gen, Robert Agnew, Emily Fitzroy, Vivian Ogden, Edward Connelly and Bert Roach. Jean LaMott, at one time cigaret girl in a New York cabaret, has been placed under five-year contract by Fox. Hunt Stromberg intends doing a little directing on his own account instead of supervising the produc- tions as he has done in the past. The pictures he will direct are “The Valley of Valiant Men” and “Sun- shine of Paradise Alley.” Mae Busch, who is now doing a bit of free lancing since leaving the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios, has been signed to play with Mildred Harris and Eugene O’Brien in J. K, MacDonald’s production, “Wife No. 3," which is being made at the Hollywood studios. Samuel Goldwyn expects to have remnant three producing units working by the beginning of the new year in offerings which he obtained for the screen recently. George Fitzmaurice is scheduled to make “World With- out End;” adapted from the novel by May Edginton, upon the conclusion of “The Thief of Paradise” produc- tion which he is r°w making. Goldwyn wil] also put into work at the same time “Stella Dallas,” from the novel by O. H. Prouty, and the third of his Potash and Perlmutter series, which will be “Partners Again.” George Sidney will prob- ably play the role of Abe Potash, with another comedian selected to play the Perlmutter role which was interpreted in the last two pictures by Alexander Carr. James Cruze has begun making “The Goose Hangs High” for Fa- mous Players-Lasky. Among the cast are Constance Bennett, Esther Ralston, Myrtle Stedman, William Otis, George Irving, Eddy Peel, Jr., Gertrude Claire and James_Marcus. Walter Woods and Anthony Colde- wey made the screen adaptation from the play of the same name by Lewis Beach, Tom Reed, who has been handling special publicity for the Thomas H. Ince studios, has been appointed di- rector of publicity for the Edwin Carewe productions at the .United Studios. , Seena Owens has been placed un- = ‘Adolph Zukor and. Jesse L. Lasky. take pleasure im announcing that a real motion picture masterpiece is coming Sunday to the Rivoli. OLA NEGRI in the ERNST LUBITSCH Li? 3 production Forbidden Paradise’ Adapted by Agnes Christine Johnston: and Hans Kraly from the famous “The stage success, Czarina,”. by Lajos Biro and Menyhert Lengyel. With a supporting cast including Rod La Rocque, Adolphe Menjou and Pauline Starke. One of the Famous Forty CParamount Cpictures Member Motion Picture Producers and Dis- tributors of America. Will H. Hays, President. a der contract by Fox and is to be featured in “The Hunted Woman,” an Oliver Curwood story. Jack Con- way will direct. “Silk Stocking Sal,” a crook drama by Richard Schayer, will be the second production made’ by’ Gothic. Those chosen are Robert Ellis, Earl Metcalf and Evelyn Brent. Ted Browning will direct. Players now listed in the stock company at the Metro-Goldwyn studio include Alice Terry, Alice Joyce, Lewis Stone, Percy Marmont, Matt Moore, Claude -Gillingwater, William Russell, Dale Fuller, Tully Marshall, Emily Fitzroy, Bert Roach, Vivian Ogden, Mathew Betz, Paul Ellis. James Flood, now a full-fledged director after serving’ as assistant to Ernest Lubitsch, has been as- signed to direct Willard Louis in his first starring vehicle, “The Man Without a Conscience.” Harriet Hammond, seriously in- jured by a premature explosion while playing the leading feminine role opposite Buck Jones, is mak- ing her screen reappearance in “Soft Shoes,” a Harry Carey production being made by Hunt Stromberg. Arthur Ripley has been appointed head of the Mack Sennett scenario staff. .Those working under his di- rection .include Felix Adler, Rob Wagner, Jefferson Moffatt, Hal Conklin, Hal Yates, Tay Garnett, Frank Capra and Vernon Smith. Leo Maloney, known as an inde- pendent western star, has return from New York and announces he will begin production of a series of six features, with the first one, “Across the Dead Line,” to be put into production shortly. Ford Bebee is to write and adapt all of the stories to the screen. COAST STUDIOS Los Angeles, Nov. 7. From movie villain to director is the task assigned Alan Hale at the Fox studios. He has been selected to try his hand in the direction of “The Scarlet Honeymoon,” in which Shirley Mason is to be starred. Edwin Carewe will make “My Son” as his next First National re- lease at the United Studios, with the continuity of the screen version of this stage play now being pre- pared by Finis Fox. When Carewe completes this job he says he is going to tour the world and make five different pictures in five differ- ent countries during the next two years. Helene Chadwick is the latest addition to the cast of “The Re- Creation of Brian Kent,” which Sam Wood is producing for Prin- cipal. Thomas H. Ince has added an- other ingenue to his staff of play- ers. She is Mary Astor, and ac- cording to the articles of agree- ment, will be under the Ince wing for the next three years. Mabel Ballin has been engaged story, Lynn picture, this version of Zane Grey’s “Riders of the Purple Sage.” Reynolds will direct the which goes into production week, Kathryn McGuire, who achieved the distinction of playing opposite Buster Keaton in his last two fea- tures, has been engaged by Uni- versal to play the feminine lead in “Find the Man,” in which Jack Hoxie is starred. Ed. Sedgwick will direct. Adela Rogers St. John has sold two more stories to Metro-Goldwyn- Sol Lesser has added to the east of “The Re-Creation of Brian Kent,” Russell Simpson, De Witt Jennings and Russel] Powell. Others appearing in this feature which Sam Wood is directing are Kenneth Harlan, ZaSu Pitts and Mary Carr Hobart Bosworth is the latest addition to the cast of “Zander the Great,” in which Marion Davies is to be starred by Cosmopolitan. He is playing the role of The Sheriff. Robert Vignola will direct “Declasse,” in which Corinne Grif- fith is to be starred. will start early in December wit the picture to be released by First National, by Willfam Fox to play the leading | role opposite Tom Mix in the screen | “THE SONG SHOP” Singind and dancing 38 Mins.; Full (Special) Chicago, Chicago. Chicago, Nov. 7. The interior of a music store is pictured on the stage of the Chicago theatre this week as the setting for a lengthy entertainment of snappy songs and stepping plus Bobby “Uke” Henshaw, whose clarinet and other imitations garnered plenty of laughs and applause. Outside of Henshaw, the wow of the show is Ben Blue, eccentric stepper, with his “skating” exhibi- tion. The first half of the program is taken up with a long list of pop song numbers, plugged by various and sundry singers, notably Nubs Allen and Charles Nash. These two were assisted by a mixed trio and two boys singing in harmony. The flatter seemed a little too much like an imitation of a famous song bat- tery. In addition to Blue, the stepping contingent ‘is composed of three young bobbed hair beauties, whose grace, pep and looks put them in strong favor. Although the songs ‘are mostly sure fire, nine numbers are almost too much for an audi- ence at one sitting. Some elimina- tion would help this program con- siderably, Wednesday, November 12, 1924 a PRESENTATIONS (Extra attractions in picture theatres, when not pictures, will be carried and described in this depart. ment for the general information of the trade.) JOSEPH TURIN Tenor . 2 Mins.; One Piccadilly, New York “New York, Nov. 10. Garbed in the regulation Pagliacci costume, Joseph Turin offers “Vesti la Guibe” as a prolog to the presen- tation of “The Lover of Camille.” He has a powerful voice and uses it very well indeed. The Piccadilly audiences were very much appre- ciativé of his efforts on Monday night at the final performance of the evéning. Turin doesn’t try to over- do things, although there seems to be a moment or two when he was forced to draw on his reserve power to overcome the orchestra. Fred. ROSA POLNARIOW Violiniste 8 Mins.; One Rivoli, New York New York, Nov. 10. Rosa Polnariow is a rather gifted musician, and with “Hejre Kati” as her selection proved to be decidedly entertaining to the Rivoli audi- ence on Sunday night. Attired in Gypsy costume she made a pretty picture and her playing had fire and dash. She proved a pleasing inter- lude in the entertainment. ‘Fred. That’s the Los Angeles JOSEPH M. TALM Mayer. They are “Two Worlds” and “The Wife,” which was pub- | lished in Cosmopolitan Magazine | under the title of “Maggie | Quaanne.” William Russell has been added | to the list of featured players in “The Summons,” which Robert Vig- nola is making for Metro-Goldwyn- | Mayer. Also in this picture is | Floyd Jehnson, heavyweight fighter. | * leat ne “One of the best, most laughable and funny situation comedies that Constance Talmadge has had the good fortune to appear in.” Presentation CONSTANCE IN “Her Night of Romance” Directed by Sidney A. Franklin | And Watch New York Fall | for This Peppy, Gay Comedy Daily News Verdict on SCHENCK’S ADGE & + & ce iv t pay, re) oe

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“LOVER OF CAMILLE Presented by the Warner Bros. Screen version of Sacha Guitry's play produced by David Belasco under the title of ‘‘Deburau.’* Directed by Harry Beaumont. At the Pic- cadilly theatre, New, York, week Nov. 8. Running time 76 minutes, Jean Gaspard Deburau.......... Monte Blue Marie Duplessis..............Marie Prevost PRION Gas saieisostebnsica Willard Louis Charles Deburau (at age of 10) Terrence ‘‘Pat"’ Charles Deburau (at age of 17) —— Pierre Gendron Madame Deburau............... Rose Dione Madame Rabouir........... Rosa Rosanova Madame Rabard.......ccesse. Trilby Clark MOSEENG «ois a vice Mcdckn ee Brandon Hurst The Unknown Lady abate aed Winifred The Charwoman Mandiol = % te binnin Aoes Rosita Marstini

In the changing of the title of “Deburau” to “The Lover of Ca- mille” for the screen the Warner Bros. likewise took the liberty of modernizing the story. That made for far better screen material. The average picture audiences does not care for the costume type of play, especially of the 1840 period. Jean Gaspard Deburau, clown of. the French stage, is a very dapper Deburau in very modern attire off; likewise is Marie Prevost, a very modern lady “who takes her men where she finds them and leaves them where they fall.” > Undoubtedly “The Lover of Ca- mille” is going to prove more at- tractive at the box office away from Broadway than the title “Deburau” would have been, and by the same token the modernized screen ver- sion of the play will be far more entertaining to picture house audi- ences than strict adaptation of the play would have been. In the play Camille was but a minor incident--con the screen: she is everything to the story. She meets Deburau at the height of his career. Flirts with him during a performance and he takes her home. That is the beginning and the end right there, for Camille is one of those girls who sees and wants. When she sees someone else it is the same story all over again, In this case the second man comes into her life shortly after. That breaks up Deburau and he is through with the stage from then on, until at a time in his life years later when Camille reappears, «nly to die in his arms. He returns to the theatre, but his reappearance is an utter failure and it is his son who takes his place in the hearts of those who loved the art .of the father. The picture is entertaining and the work of Monte Blue and Marie Prevost is decidedly clever. Pos- sibly Miss Prevost has a shade the best of it but that cannot detract ‘from the really good performance Blue gives as the clown. Willard Louis, who is rapidly proving him- self in various roles in the Warner productions, against stands out in this. There is hardly anyone else of the cast that matters, except for Rose Dione as Madame Deburau. What the exhibitor: will have to watch out for in playing either this picture or “He Who Gets Slapped” is that hé does not want to’ play the two too close together, as the principal characters in each are clowns, working in white face. Fred. HE WHO GETS SLAPPED Victor Seastrom production presented by Louis B. Mayer, released by Metro-Gold- wyn. Adapted from the Leonid Andreyev play by Carey Wilson and Victor Seastrom Shown “at the Capitol, NewYork, week Nov. 9, 1924. Fifth anniversary of house opening. Running time, 71 minutes. **‘He Who Gets Slapped’’.......Lon Chaney MPO. 600 ctr ettxctesdscks Norma Shearer OGG Sin cic hc keaced saeenen John Gilbert Count Mancini............ .Tully Marshall Boron Regnard......+.....Mare McDermott Tric@ud...ccsceesecs os -Ford Sterling ( ns Kon ated kes ..-Clyde Cook | Briquet.....se<- : Harvey Clarke Zir Paulette Duv H W .-Ruth King | SPE We ooeedaqedac tine dios Brandon Hurst dh a n\n 6645660. 6 od00008 scene JAV.S While this picture may not quite live up to the claim made of “the perfect motion picture,” it is never- theless a mighty fine screen enter- tainment, capably acted, almost flawlessly directed and photographed with a fine sense of fitness. As to the title “He Who Gets Slapped” might mean anything. It’s worth at the box office away from the Main Street is problematical. But what it is that is going to bring them to the box office, once inside they are gzoing toe be satisfied with the enter- tainment. Lon Chaney as “He” stands out as possibly the greatest character actor of the screen, In this role he displays an understanding of character beyond anything that he has done heretofore. Those who have seen him in “The Hunchback”’ will want to see him in this, and they are going to be agreeably sur- prised at his work. For once Chaney is not called upon to contort his being into a disagreeable posture to achieve interest. Norma Shearer as the little circus rider about whom the leve interest revolves is charming and delight- ful. At the same time she lends the needed touch of youth to the fast. John Gilbert, who plays opposite, is fully adequate as the young lover. The support that Chaney receives from Tully Marshall and Mare Mc- Dermott, the former as the father of the girl and the latter as the Baron Regnard is 100 per cent. Bind. ss while McDermott handles the heavy superbly. The picture itself is .well done from every angle. The scenes in the Paris Circus where “He” is the star clown after his painful experience in life while he was a scientist and the theft of his brain work and wife as well, are shot in a manner that gives the audience everything. In- stead of looking at a picture one feels that they are part of the audi- ence watching the clown; The final scenes of the picture, with the lion loosed by the clown to save the young rider from marriage to the heavy, are sco worked out that. the audience gets everything by sug- gestion. At the Capitol on Sunday it looked as though that house was going to break all records, for the business was terrific all day, even the supper show being played to a _ house jammed with standees. Fred.

“The Magnificent Amberson’s,” Booth Tarkington story which won the Pulitzer prize in 1918, has been put into production for Vitagraph release by David Smith. Among those in the cast are Alice Calhoun, Charlotte Merriam, Allan Forrest, Wallace MacDonald, Benny_ Alex- ander, Cullen Landis, Alec Francis, in by George Beban, who person GREATEST LOVE OF ALL Bereen play written, directed and starred in im a scene that fits into the photo- rel te be announced. at - New York, week a ac 9, 1924. Running time, 82 minutes. strict Attorney Kelland...J. W. Johnston Mrs. Godfrey Kelland.........Wanda Lyon Their Daughter,.....«..++++.+.-Baby Evelyn Marie Simpkins, the maid.........+++++ af Nettie Belle Darby The Cobbdler......... . 0. His Asccceges Zangriilli «seeeet. Mary Skurkoy Joe the Iceman.........- «+»»-.George Beban His “‘sweetheart’’..... «Marie di Benedetta The Presiding Judge...... William Howatt The Attorney for the —— peceve Ree Court OMeew..iscccicccdces The Interpreter............George Humbert

“George Beban on the stage and screen” is the manner in which the attraction at the Rivoli is announced this week. That is just what itis. George Beban is the author of “The Greatest Love of All.” He directed the picture, stars in it, and George Beban makes a personal appearance in conjunction. In that he is doing exactly what he did with “The Sign of the Rose.” : At a certain point in the screen story. the action fades from the screen to the stage proper and Be- ban, supported by a company of nine acting players and a number of stuges who fill the picture acting as a jury, enacts a trial scene.

It all is pure hokum melodrama

but the kind that the majority of picture audiences like. Possibly not | take the wise Broadway audiences, but those attending the bigger picture theatres in other towns will eat it up. Behan plays that trial scene for all that it is worth, getting as much comedy out of it ag_is possible, and resorting to everything except the bladder and the slapstick to get it. It isn’t possible that even the most indulgent judge sitting in a crim- inal court would permit of any wit- ness taking the liberties that Beban did in the court room and get away with. But Beban did it, and even the Sunday night audience at the Rivoli laughed and laughed a lot. That is the answer. At present there is 23 minutes of speaking action in the 82 minutes that the presentation of “The Great- ‘est Love of All” consumes. The trial scene on the screen undoubtedly would be much shorter than that, so that the picturé without Beban in person might possibly run about 70 minutes at the most. Beban is again in his character of an Italian immigrant. He is Joe, the iceman, of the lower East Side, in love with the daughter of the cobbier next door. After a couple of years in this qpuntry he has accumulated wealth endugh to bring his mother from Italy, and the old-lady in her desire to help her son toward his

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in washing. This is the cause of al] their trouble, for in acceptin the laundry work of the family o his wife is placed in with the soilea clothes. Joe’s mother is accused of the theft and arrested, tried and sentenced .to*three years. Through all of this there is an un- dercurrent of underworld stuff that .builds circumstantial evidence. A gang finds Joe ready and willing to assist them in a plan to be revenged on the district attorney. A golf ball is filled with nitro-glycerine and Jose is given the task of pianting it on the links when the district attorney is out shooting golf, but at the cru- cial morment the district attorney’s wife and Trina, Joe’s sweetheart, appear. Joe, believing that his girl’s life is in danger if the D. A. should decide to hit the ball first and talk afterward, jumps in between. Then the mother is cleared through the discovery that the district attorney’s little daughter liked to take her mother’s bright jewels and throw them into the basket for soiled clothes, ’ Beban is George Beban all over the place. His supporting cast is fairly good on the screen, but as much cannot be said for the stage other than the ladies playing the mother and his sweetheart,

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‘Rig Get wise to the right dope. The Management of the Lyceum Theatre, Minneapolis, knows 3 where the big money is. Here’s the reproduction of their. first announcement ad. The Lyceum Theatre knows that prosperity in pictures depends on a sure sup- ply of consistently big box-office attractions. Not just one success- ful attraction among a lot of me- diocre ones,. but picture after picture with sure-fire drawing. qualities. The Lyceum Theatre has commenced its business life with the safest and surest con- tract existing in the industry to- day. Look over the great attrac- | tions that Metro-Goldwyn is of- prem fering exhibitors. This line-up of = product is absolutely unequalled -_ anywhere. It will bring you the security and happiness that prof-

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oF t ee ‘Wednesday, November 12, 1924 ———————————_———— ns ellie ae 1a atte ™ a . 24 ret » eh es Es LOY SL OPEL IME OTE TE ARES TINGS DR ay . - PICTURES ee VARIETY 25 ‘get money into the box office, ee “when finally the ‘picture, leased as & straight picture prop- osition, must be judged as a grade above the average independent- made production, Fred. THE BELOVED BRUTE picture releasing Stuart thro tagraph. J. tion and directed Blackton. Fea- ee Marguerite de la Motte and Victor McLagien. Story by Kenneth Perkins. Showing at the Rialto, New York, week Nov. 9. Runni time, 68 minutes. Tgruerite de la Motte Hinges....s+e+++-.Victor McLagien David Hinges. ...++++0+0+-. William Russell ugh Vite ugus MA. «see eee eee aweeeewers ary Alden Satna 2 os deade seceesessss- Stuart. Holmes Phil Beason....-+++- cavcoes Frank Browntee Fat Milligan...... eocesobece Wilfrid North Swink -TucksOn....e-eeeeeess Ernie Adams Peter Hinges...--- beveeeves D. D. McLean eriff SwansONn...s.++++---William Moran oe Reverly....++++++e+++-George Ingleton Hump Domingo...-.+++++++s++ Jess Herring Sufficiently sparkling with action to evercome the much maligned,and conventional finish generally con- nedted with “westerns.” For a major portion of the footage . the script gets somewhat, and credit-. ably, away from. the average scenario construction of the open coutitry as uniformly screened. At that, the ‘picture. well rates’ the qualification of a program leader if for hothing else than the activity’ . it contains. Reverting to a lynching bee, in which the long separated brothers are to be hung, and eventually stopped by the girl heading a rescue party, tends to instigate a decided let-down following the’ previous happenings. It’s regrettable and possibly exctseable. You can’t.ex-° pect everything in a “western,” but it is also true that Blackton has just missed turning out a leader among releases of the type due to the dive the story takes as it nears its conclusion. Scenically, photographically and directorially the film plays. easily ‘and with the assurance those in charge must have had during the making. A competent cast, incind- ing “bit” players; makes the script stand up for reality, and other than Miss de la Motte’s inclination to overact, is much above the average personnel generally entrusted with the boots and saddles scenarios. The yarn: is spun of Charley Hinges, a two-handed fighter who has never known defeat, and be- lieves himself wnbeatable. Chafing under the prophesy of his dying father that his younger brother will prove his nemesis and that he is just a fighter without a soul, he awaits the eventual meeting and passes the time by cleaning out a dance hall, bare-handed, in the service of a girl about to become the property of the establishment’s owner. He leaves with the girl and her feminine companion. A desert voyage ultimately sees the trio trading in their horses for @ dilapidated ‘circus wagon and a team. In need of money, they placard the wagon with signs ad- vising the girl is Egypt's greatest dancer, her:elder companion be- tomes a seventh daughter of a sev- enth daughter, and the man’s ob- Jective is a strength act and an open challenge to a wrestling match. Coming into a town, the challenge Is accepted by the villagers on be- half of one whom they believe physically supreme. Ignorant of the fact that the trouping wrestler is his brother, David Hinges accepts On behalf of his friends and tri- umphs. Believing that the girl doesn’t love him, but only admires his strength, and as he has been beaten, the brute turns on her and orders her to join his conqueror, whose identity he knows. The shooting of the former dance hall proprietor by the girl's com- Panion compromises both she and David. The latter is about to be hung when Charley dashes up to Geclare he did the shooting. The girl figures out the responsible a OsSTUMES OR HIRE PRODUCTIONS EXPLOITATIONS PRESENTATIONS BROOKS 1437 B’way. Tel. 5580 Pen. — party, dashes back to obtain a con- fession and returns with the rescue party. Acknowledging her love for the defeated unbeliever concludes the narrative with the handclasp of the two brothers. ; Victor McLaglen as “the brute” has completed a sterlin perform- ance. His work as a Thespian al- most approximates the merits of his physical efforts and the wit- nessing of this picture will attest to his ability as a battler. Stuart Holmes made the scheming pro- prietor role stand up for all it was worth, as did Mary Alden with her assignment. The caricature of Miss de la Motte is unstable and might be termed “spotty.” George Ingle- ton made but a snatch of footage memorable, which, as previously meritioned, is also true of other players in minor roles. A scrap at the opening sends the picture away to a flying start, while further action is provided through the dance hall warfare and the match between the brothers. The passage wherein the lynch thing is reverted to marks the point where the picture falls down, but even so it’s a two-fisted release that will entertain in the larger houses nd is good enough to draw repeats in the lesser class theatres. S8kig. THE OFFENDER Margery Wilson Production released inde- pendently. On double feature bill at Arena, New York, Nov. 6, 1924. Running time, 63 minutes The title “The Offender” one wondering who. It must be Margery Wilson. She is the star of the feature and the picture is labeled “A Margery Wilson Production.” Margery mizht be far better thought of if she left her name off of it. The Arena is one of those 700-seat houses on Eighth avenue helow 42d street. It gets a. straight 25-cent admission at night, and last Thurs- dav night seemed to have capacity with a double feature bill. This, however, cannot be credited to the Margery Wilson feature... “The Srit- fire,” playing with it, had the names of Betty Blythe, Elliott Dexter, Robert Warwick, Pauline Garron, ‘Burr McIntosh and Lowell Sherman. The Margery Wilson production is one of those independents shot around New York during the sum- mer, maybe last summer or the one before, with a company that does not seem to have any more than five professional players in the cast The others looked like local pick- ups, and acted like it. The chances are that the five reels must have been shot at the rate of abcut $1,000 a reel, The story is weird. It has burg- lary, kidnapping, a couple of fights, murder, and a chase. Margery is the much abused heroine. Story horrible, direction terrible, acting awful. Fred. THE: SUNSET TRAIL A Universal Western starring William Desmond. Shown at the Stanley, New York, Oct. 30. Running time, 62 minutes. starts’ Just one of those “westerns,” cheaply made from a matter-of- fact story. There is nothing novel, nothing new, nothing thrilling. Therefore, it is a picture that will sneak by in the cheaper priced ad- mission houses where the audiences don’t expect too much, The pathetic part of it all is that one should see a player of the former popularity of William Des- mond in a picture of this caliber. True, Demond has put on weight, and is pouchy, but at that he is worthy of something better. The tale concerns one “Happy Hobo” played by Desmond. He was formerly a sheriff in a small border town and was accused of having turned off the bank, so took the trail as a wanderer. Of course he wasn’t guilty, and that is all cleared up in the end. In the course of his wanderings, however, he runs across a girl. She is riding on a train while he is tramping the tracks. When the train stops and he comes up to it, she, attracted by his happy smile despite his more or less un-* kempt appearance, drops a rose from her coat for him. Later he runs across a desert wanderer who has been on the hunt for gold and has found it, but just as he reaches the railroad track passes away. In his pocket there is a picture of the girl of the rose, which is just a little motion picture license, and naturally the hobo is # PRODUCERS DISTRIBUTING CORPORATION |: oreo aeiiahtede: | _ Creer ee cer he neea tt ‘ Pr he, at acarTio a BRADLEY KING COMING’SOON JAMES FORBES with Margaret Livingston end an, All Star Cast ; ouazenee by RALPH INCE ~ AI REGAL PCTURE Nf SA Season 1924-1925—Thirty First-Run Pictures accused of having caused the man’s death, but later cleared. Then he gees forth to find the. girl—which he does. Exhibitors can safely pass this one up with the assurance that their public will never come to the door clamoring for it. If it can be bought for a little nickel, and there is a hole in a double feature program, then it can be used. Fred. EAST OF BROADWAY Associated Exhibitors, distribuied through Pathe. Directed by William K. Howard Owen Moore and Mary Carr featured. At Cameo, New York, week Nov. 9. Runs about 60 minutes. It’s a pity to have wasted an ex- cellent title like this. For “East of Broadway” has nothing but its title. Not one thing of general appeal. Any appeal it develops will be in those neighborhoods where there may be some interest in the tribula- tions of a young man who wants t be a cop. . As for the east side of New York, intended from the title, there only remains the opportunity to play the old, familiar and popular melodies identified with that section. It may help some, but it won't be enough. ‘Other than Owen Moore and the player of the Gaffney (policeman) character, the acting is no better than the story, mostly through the scenario not affording chances. Even Mary Carr as a _ boarding- house keeper has nothing to do any- thing with. Marguerite de la Motte plays a simple orphan and rather repels than drews through her wishy-washy conception. Moore has a couple of fights and his expres- sion is really fine. He suited the role and helpeé ft, but unfortunately it happens to be a role that the best made of it leaves naught. The great East Side, with ma- terial enough to furnish themes for a thousand pictures and enough background to have made this an actual seeing-New York affair, is left wholly alone, te simmer down to the interior of the boarding- house. In story the film fs never holding. There is no story. It’s more like a motley collection of incidents. Nor did the direction lend assistance. It's a tale that seemed to start two ways—to mark the progress of an applicant for police service and to bring in the East Side. After watching it about 20 minutes, one commences to ask, idea?” on his civil service examination, for as much reason in logic as there is reasonable logic im any other point the film goes after. Following re- jection, he secures permission for a had shot Gaffney. That put him captures two burglars, one of whom final police tour, during which he into, the hospital and, also on “the force. As an East Side picture “East of Broadway” muffs it by miles. And as any other kind of a picture, neither is it there. A real good title gone wrong. Sime. “What's the m LEND ME YOUR HUSBAND Charies C. Burr protectin directed by William Christy Cabanne. Story by Mar- guerlte Gove, scenario by Raymond 8. Har- ris, and photography by Jack Brown and Nell Sullivan. At the Stanley, one day (Nov. 1, 1924). Runs about 75 minutes. Aline Stockton......csceseess Doris Kenyon Henry Seton...ccccccse wececces David Powell ts: MMs 0. 196 008 e0es Dolores Cassinelit Burrows Stockton......-..J. Barney Sherry Jennie McDonald......... Violet Mersereau Fergur McDonajd...........Burr McIntosh Mobert TowesrS.ccecccececscce Connie Keefe Count Ferrari....... evcccose Coit Albertson Countess Ferrari......+.++e.. Helene D’Algy With a commercial title, a cast studded with box office names, and a host of opportunities for clever exploitation angles, “Lend Me Your Husband” stands as a very good bet for the better program houses. In addition to drawing the patrons it should hold them moderately ab- sorbed and pleased, as it tells a fairly conceivable, dramatic and co- herent story in a straightforward fashion. The running time, unfor- The plot veers considerably from the ordinary, inasmuch as the cen- tral theme !s not love, but the friend- ship between the girls of different social stations. Of course, romantic interest plays an important part, but the picture begins and practically ends, except for the final clinch, with the mutual devotion of these two motherless young. women. When one, a oeeenes daughter, foolishly permits herself to become mixed up in a compromising situation with the town rounder, the other, a slightly giddy and flirtatious heiress, loses no (Continued on page 26) yet yon GIVE YOUR PATRONS AND YOUR POCKETBOOK SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT — — — READY FOR IMMEDIATE PLIAYDATES ; * lillions of women wanted to ; » Sate N = heg, borrow, or steal him! ( rh ea FOX FILM ge MEMBER CF MOTION PICTURE PRODUCERS & DISTRIBUTORS OF AMERICA, INC. WILLH. HAYS. PRESIDENT = mR = am a Witttam Fox presents on } _— ENCY) EARTH | By John D. Swain cA fantastic novelty with one thousand beautiful girls assem- bled from all parts of the world cA J.G.BLYSTONE proovcrion Scenario by Donald Lee

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“Personal appearances” or carrying picture groups around for any ob- Ject should be looked after most discreetly. More so than some of the instances in the past. Promoters of these affairs, according to the tories, to make their guests sound important, tack on to various young once in the groups names of well known picture women who are in the west, making it impossible for them to have attended the “personal appearances” in the east. That might have passed without comment, but it scems that offtimes gome of the young women impersonating by name much better knowns of the coast, have made engagements with locals ,with the locals not loath to tell their acquaintances the next day whom they had been with. This came out through a man from a Massachusetts town relating his eonquest of a picture star in a New York night club recently. It happened a New Yorker and a showman overheard it, stating his disbelief, also warning the layman from Massachusetts, to be careful in his conversation on that particular subject or he might find himself in trouble. When in- formed the young woman mentioned had not been out of California for over a year, the man from Massachusetts admitted he may have been imposed upon, but said he was innocent.: the circumstances, including the announcement of the girl he had met } as the important star, of pictures, which she did not afterward deny.

R. H. Rowland, general manager for First National, and S. R. Kent, general manager for Famous Players, are in Paris seeking to get Gloria’ Swanson to sign a contract for their respective organizations. Miss Swanson’s present contract with Famous Players runs out on Feb. 1, and the Famous organization is anxious as to what future affiliation the star has in mind. Both sides, it is understood; have made big offers to Miss Bwanedn, Famous bettering its old contract to a tremendous extent and Kent has carte blanche to “go the limit” to retaining her under the Famous banner. A third factor entering will undoubtedly be the reorganized. United ‘Artists with the possibility the Talmadge group, Constance, Norma and Mrs. Talmadge, sailing from New York shortly will g» directly to Paris: in order possibly to sway Miss Swanson until such time that Joseph M.. Schenck can join them and talk business.

Two extremes in temperaments. were disclosed between scenes at the Long Island studio of Famous Players, while the players were clustered about the tea table. That 4 o’clock tea is getting to be a regular thing en the sets these days. The two flashes of temperament came from one of the newer ladies who has been elevated to feature honors. She disclosed the reason why a great many of those associated with hér in’ her current production do not particularly try to make her studio life a bed of roses. She is just insistent that all must defer to her wishes. On the other hand, another star, one who has a substantial position in the world of film, was present, most gracious, unassuming and affable. She kidded and joshed with everyone. When she wanted -a cup of tea the difference came out. Everyone jumped to get it for her. When the other girl wanted something everybody seemed to be busy doing some- thing else.

In Philadelphia there is a report William Fox and the Stanley Com- pany may come to an understanding over the Fox Picture theatre in that city. The Fox house, about a year or so old, also plays pictures, the only film theatre in Philly of any importance not controlled by the Stanley Co. The Fox has been doing around $13,000 weekly, and handicapped by having the freedom of choice for pictures for Philly held by the Stanley people. It is understood: the Stanley crowd has made overtures to Fox to purchase a certain amount of film yearly of the Fox company, in return for virtual direction of the Fox theatre in Philly. Fox has given no answer, according to report, but in Philadel- phia the proposition is looked upon as a good business move all around if it goes through.

The recent turn in first-run affairs at Detroit may result in another new theatre for Detroit, judging by the activity of Sam Warner, of Warner Bros., who spent several days at the local exchange. It was intimatde that the Warners miight extend their building operations to Detroit to protect their first-run situation. Should the Warners decide to join the building orgy in Detroit, the city would have a 100 per cent. increase in first-run seats. The new Kunsky theatre and the Balaban & Katz house will total about 7,000 seats, and a Warner entry would bring this figure up to at least 10,000. The present first-run seating capacity of Detroit is approxi- mately 10,500.

With the apparent hustle and bustle on the part of a number of inde- pendent s¢reen men to market features on “Capital Punishment” comes the fact that about 17 years ago Maurice Tourneur made a picture deal. ing entirely with that theme, The independents plan to make use of the debate held in New York Sunday between Clarence Darrow, attorney, and Alfred J. Talley, Judge ef the Court of General Sessions. There was no decision, but that will not deter the screen makers of their™‘Capital Punishment” productions from giving Darrow the better of it as he debated the whys and wherefores of its abolition. ~ Morris Rysskind, publicity man for the Rialto and Rivoli, New York, is @ writer on the side. Some of Morrie’s stuff gets printed in F. P. A.’s “World” column. One of his uptown friends recently started to con- gratulate him on something he had written. But when congratulating Rysskind he couldn’t exactly remember whai the stuff was, although he told the publicity man—author that it was pretty good. One day he ran into Rysskind again, with the paper in his hand. Then he showed Ryss- kind what he had been referring to. It was an article reprinted from John Ruskin’s works.

Inside reports are that the William Fox comyany is going in to pro- duce a series of specials to be road showed. The three pictures scheduled for this type of playing are at present said to be a screen version of “Havoc,” an English play recently on Broadway and purchased by the

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Mary Miles Minter has spent ‘peveral months past in New York reading a number of scripts of plays in view to finding a vehicle suitable to her- self for the spoken stage. It was recently reported that she was in line for a lead in a piece, but_at the last minute the bets were all called off and another star given the role.

Eddie Silton (Silton and Rebecca), who has cast many stars in many pictures, has taken a personal interest in Naimo Johnson, the Ziegfeld “Follies” girl, who won the beauty prize at the Metro-Goldwyn ball, and expects to announce shortly that she will be featured in pictures. The prize she won was a pearl] necklace.

Harold Bolster, husband of Madge Kennedy, and who Is connected with a big banking institution, has taken a personal interest in all Miss Ken- nedy’s picture activities. He was concerned in the Kenma Corporation, which made “Three Miles Out.” “Kenma” is Madge Kennedy in a spe- cially-chosen abbreviated form. P

At the Famous. Players Long Island studio one day last week Thomas Holding, English actor of note, who years ago was brought to this coun- try for one of the principal roles in “The Bternal City,” was playing a small bit in “The Swan.” Holding is an actor of many accomplishments. He related the remainder of |,

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ie ad @mrrPoReeinves ms seal Sins dake. Set ° “> __ Wednesday, ‘November 12, 1994 RADIO VARIETY “= -RADIO’S EFFECT UPON THE THEATRES ELECTION NIGHT ALONG BROADWAY'S LANE ‘Radio did affect the theatres elec- tion night. But not to an alarming extent. Radio, however, did not keep the crowds. sparse og Broadway the same evening. Observers ‘claimed there were more “people | out that evening than on the presidential election nignt of four years before. Tuesday was a per ect November ty, all day, including the. evening, New York. It was fair and pleas- nticing to the walker and htseer.. F te goers on their way home into suburbs reported the next day ny homes lighted up away past customary hour. These were dio parties,” hearing the .re- : dens and having-a good time-of it. ' There was no doubt expressed as to “radio parties” throughout the metropolitan area. Yet they did not reduce the usual election’ night owd of paraders. Through the re- turns quickly deciding the winners, oadway thinned out rather early. at the midnight shows fafled to yold, capacity could be ascribed in to that. | Not Capacity at Theatres /In the vaudeville houses the first performance (regular) barely touched capacity, while the second or midnight performance held about the same percentage of attendance as it had four years previously. In the legitimate houses along the Broadway lane it was reported the demand for the: regular night per-~ formance election day was some- what lighter than in -previous years, with the heaviest demand coming tor the upstairs section. (cheaper priced seats). Ticket Selling agencies with the highest class trade reported a falling off in demand for election night, a!so on Monday evening and for the re- mainder of last week. Radio’s Incomplete Returns The racio provided a good brand of entertainment for election night along with incomplete returns. Ac- cording to what was sent out the broadcasters were taking whatever they could get without an organized effort apparent to securé local as well as state and national returns. Heads of tickets only were given at- tention. The next day and there- after those ¢urious or ‘interested had to as usual consult their favor- ite daily paper for details. — At times election night it was un- known what station -was ‘sending, another instance pointing to the un- preparedness by radio for a great news event. It was radio’s first grand chance, and radio muffed it, 12 “SIGN OFF"! BUT 28 LICENSED October Radio Station Report—25 Class A Sta- tions in New Batch Washington, Nov. 11. One dozen class A- broadcasting stations “gave up the ghost” dur- ing the month of October, but at the samegtime 28 new stations were licensed. Of the new stations, ac- cording to the Department of Com- merce, 25 were class A stations and three class B. On Noy. 1 there were a total of 535 stations.of all classes against 619 Oct. 1. Those “signing oft” in October were: WABE, Y. M. C. A., Washington, D. C.; WEAR, Evening News Pub- lishing Co., Baltimore; KFHD, Utz Electric Shop, St. Joseph, Mo.; KFOQ, O. W. Chanceller, Galveston Tex.; KFQS, Dickinson-Henry Radio Laboratories, Manitou, Colo KUY, Coast Radio Co., El Monte Calif.; WDBU, Somerset Radio Co.,| Skowhegan, Me.; WFAB, C. C. Woese, Syracuse, N. Y.}- WHAK, Roberts Hardware Co., Clarksburg, W. Va.; WLAH, Samuel Wood- Worth, Syracuse, N. Y.;. WPAM, Auerbach and Guettel, Topeka, Kans.; WTAK, The Radio Shop, Portland, Me. Election Boomed'S Sales of Radio Sets in Wash. Washington, Nov. 11 The broadcasting of the election returns boomed the sale of receiv- ing sets here. Deale1 report that the sales were 50 per cent. more than during the same period a year ago. Others said it jumped a 100 per cent., with the most conserva- tive giving the lowest figure as 20 per cent. One of the local world of publicity President atd Mrs, Coolidge with a high-power set and placing the gift at the White House well in ad- vance of élection night so as to “cash in” on it. firms got a by presenting MUSICIAN KILLED Harry I. Katz, a reported murdered Monday night in Los Angeles. Although it’is under- stood Katz was with am act on the Orpheum Circuit, no further in- formation was disclosed yesterday. musician was COLUMBIA CO. AND RADIO CORP. COMBINE Radio and Prstooraph Ma- chine to Be Output—Work- ing on Record Development Bridgeport, Conn., Nov. 11. The sale of radio products with reproducing phonographs may: be the result of an arrangement be- tween the Columbia Phonograph Company and the Radio Corpora- tion. of America, according to Robert F>Crudginton, general man- ager of the Columbia company. An announcement concerning a com- bined radio and phonograph to be added: to the line of production. may be made soon. The phonograph company will not manufacture radio equipment, it was said, but will incorporate radio sets. w:th models of talking machines. A new series of records is to be developed in the near fu- ture, NEW COLLEGE RADIO STATION | Cambridge, Mass., Nov. Ll A ‘new high-power radio relay station is being erected on top of the Harvard Stadium. Two masts, 50 feet hig! l be | placed on the west tower! From | these there will be hung a cage | aerial, 50 feet long, giving it a clear- ance of 150 feet above the ground lA cage lead-in will be taken into a | wooden cabin to be erected on top of the stadium adj@ining the press seats. This cabin will house all the nec- essary apparatus. The call, letters of the new station will be IXJ-IAP. W. cC. Bohn, president of the Ilarvard Wireless Club, says that the new station will not be used for general broadcasting but merely will take the place of the old club station in ~Westmorly Court and probably will confine itself to han- dling intercollegiate news items. Girls Object to Travel Master. Gabriel is ‘rehearsing a new. act with 10 women. wilf impersonate a girl and carry a feminine jazz band. He has en- countered difficulty in getting a woman outfit, as the female bands objected to going on the road Gabriel | Shenandoah and ZR-3 to j j AIR MAMMOTHS BROADCAST FROM SKIES —_—_-+_ _ Be Radio-Equipped Washington, Nov. 11. The Navy Department is planning to equip the Shenandoah and the new ZR-3 with radio equipment so that the ships will be able to broad- cast to any point in the country. The first named is now -being equipped with a new high-powered transmitter which will be operated from the engine, with the engine of the airvessel also being changed so as to generate power for this new powerful transmitter. “Marjorie” in Air The Shuberts’ “Marjorie” will be radiocast Nov. 15 (Saturday night), direct from the Forty-fourth street theatre, New York, via~- WJZ, New en and WGY, Schenectady, N. Y. icrophones will be placed so that the radio audience will get not only “the singing of the principals and chorus, but the dialog as‘ well. of commerce. with 10 stations. by classes: BROADCASTING STATIONS OF PRINCIPAL CITIES LISTED New York City, with its 12 broadcasting stations, has the largest “supply” of any of the American cities, according to the department Philadelphia is second with 11 The following gives the number-of stations in the principal cities, Class Class Class CITY. A B Cc Total. 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Acssvc-ces oe bec cgetes ose cassen’ & 2 0 3 Springfield, Mase....ccscrcviceccocvece @ 1 0 1 63 36 15 “414 Washington, Novy. 11. , and Los Angeles third, ETHERIZING DANCE MUSIC Vincent Rose will be a regular Sunday afternoon dance feature via WGBS, broadcastting direct from the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Rose made his radio debut Sunday afternoon. It is the only dance organization performing through the ether on Sundays. 4 The Russian. Eagle Orchestra will also radiocast regularly. through WGBS, playing one hour every Sunday at 2:30,.te be followed im- mediately by the Rose jazzists. e HARMAN'’S RADIO DEBUT Dave Harman's Cinderella Or- chestra, which opened Sagurday at the Cinderella Ballroom, New York, made its Eastern radio debut from WOR; Newark, Monday ‘night. ~The Harman organization is new in the East, coming to the Cinderella di- rect from a long run at the Euclid Gardens, Cleveland, O. They will be the “music while you dine” dance feature every Mon- day night instead of Saturdays, as previously scheduled. = 7. [ ae dialogue. — NOVELTIES AMERICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION is prepared to engage unusual Instrumental, Talk- ing and Singing numbers that are of sufficient calibre to stand up under the rigid requirements of paid Radio artists. We would like to confer with authors who can demonstrate their ability to write fresh, Apply to Mr. ROBINSON American Broadcasting Corporation 755 Seventh Avenue, New York City, N snappy

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- yore — “ ora bs TR a rm 23 — j ne see het ae . Sg ead ag pee ‘= # a : ie 20 VARIETY MUSIC | q Weeeees, ‘November 12, 1M Solicitor G ’s ss New Tone Poem and Manna 3 aaa K ile owen Decision Follows Indictment of Zucca Among'New Numbers | Australian Musi at ot i eller an . * ustralian usicians. ) that of ™ nate Graff, Heads of N. Y. Melody Corp.- Resent Scale of Imported turers of | ers Similarly Penalized. Paul *Whimenkiite faut: sekabo tren ance Units—Jazz Boom On—Yerkes’ F was $11,46 concert this season, with his con-| Frank Elli Bert es’ lotilla, | a rote + cert orchestra of 25, will be given 2 is and Ralston Score tart. Or! Saturday night (Nov. .15) at Car- field, and Following a hearing in Washing- | ¢ negie Hall. The concert will be + gaged wor —- _ in the office of the Solic- ° >! preceded by a professional mat-j| 7 : Yet Hen r-General, a fraud order closing Fore Demand f inee Friday afternoon at th . Mshers by e Earl W . Sydney, O ro mole to the New York Melody ign or Carroll theatre, or. ld Congress of Music Yerkes’ American Flotilla ask gi pad the Broadway Composing Music Rolls Takes Dro An almost new program will be ne : : has been a big craw at the Mel- on the wa od eraus Lovet Ba World Music Corp. p pyri including a new charac- ‘ a ‘Palais; Real jazz is boom- Post.Of ork city, was issued by the || teristic tone poem, _ entitled, > Waplibeton; Nov. 11) ng in this country just now. 2 oe ce Department on Oct. 30. Broadway at Night,” composed The” ‘eatablishment of .* At ‘present there aretwo other © It woul : e charges were presented by Washington, Nov. 11. by Ferdie Grofe. Manna ‘Zucca ‘world congress of music “was © bands appearing in thi untry | phonogral Ineperieg R. P. Allen; of the New The foreign market for per- || '2¢ American. composer -pianist, discussed “heré on Sunday | with coees. Prank . his Ge exchestr> ork Post Office. - Albion K. Keller forated music rolls is skidding. will also preside at the piano dur- night last. The Coninietene? alifornians and Bert’ Ralston and “s and certa’ and George Graff, Jr., the principals Exports from this count fing: the rendition of three haa her of Education, John H, Tigert ay ng gigs 0 Rann ger interested in the above firms, are|| CfOPped 33,000 in, number .to |° compositions, — Carl Engel, Departm e e Since the adveht of several Amer- ‘ known re under Federal indictment for using September 30, below those ex- The Whiteman oldacitih ted is Music, : Congressional Lit of} dean’ ‘jazz bands in- this country ¢ These t the mails .to defraud in an alleged ported during the same period been touring the‘« midwest and Mrs. John F. L brary; , srg we musicians have bécome ere to be song. shark” ,swindle. last year reached 400,000 of tite south since early fall And has been of the National wea president , Ri ay yi at the high salary. rs Jaborator! The purpose of the fraud. order is|| ‘O!!S. with 1924 registering but greeted most flatteringly. The Music Clubs, and eeeen a 4 d the imported performers ‘3 4 to the pia to restrain the indicted companies 367,000. dance maestro; the pidneer ‘{ dauat n others sof: | or have stated that if’ ‘given a ranger, bt from continuing.to operate as they A slight increase is noted on concert field with an Sar kashoneeies those spentaring are among. |. chance by local managements of “2 have: been doing since. their indict-; the phonograph disks, these of this ‘Yidture, has te other big einai oring the move-. eno ay halls and cabarets, they conid an from their address at 245 West jumped from 2,200,000 in the concerts slated in New York fol- j . ee Pp Seog equal ee: that of the Nat M: buildi street, New York (Romax a months of 1923, to 2,800,- lowing Saturday's. The Metropoli- ne ' soe: eo Z usual pu 'G ng). 00 in the same period for || tan opera house performance will Le gos” ° 9 De} parently wares mustclan — Casino t raff was, a reputable com poser 1924. be on Dec. 28. : 0 gs rprise Party laa aa forgets that: jazz -origin- The trac bee? a number of song hits to his| |. Slight increases are record- 4 ' “ i® | of os es ee eee and ‘iso credit. His reputation was the ex- ed in the exports of pianos music heard in Australia regular ploitation medium rt band inst at ; r today is entirely Ameri employed to take nstruments and stringed Variety’s authori erican: The this fash money from g uthorized story today | Australian public d ‘money unsuspecting amateurs,|| ‘"S'ruments. (Wednesday) oe ene Commands, snappy Thousands ,of. ambitious amateurs Imports of pianos and or- that ae ae pare re ee ene ee te 5 are listed .in..the. U. 8. Copyright ans have dropped over 50 per that foe "Biggs will Baye | Of the | hy land or Ee pees a. a The fe 2 rate as having collaborated with ; cent, in the past year. surprise” party to be tendered him | cians. mlarigg. mangrtad: musi- first recc ¢ raft. About. 6,000 of these would a ; i at the Eotel Astor’s college | Bert Ralsto: in Chica; ‘ bed song writers, paid money for the| — 1 a.m. early Frid roomat are getting ead 500 Batahe band Also, t kd raft music f ‘ ' MmArnRA 3 oo ay morning - r a week a , one ard oP amounts ranging COMMANDERS TOURING He musical associates. Mr. ges ing dance music. This ey: to “notte : * - nas been for 15 years Cirector of the’ tion carrier’ seven performers. Second G “ Decid ; Broad h Frank Ellis | roup of Sharks” ecide to Play Picture Houses and “yh way otel’s music s in| was granted a. limited 1 dance | f operating, chiefly from New York ff aes of insurance, makes a] senc eave of ab- ase Poe rr . , . ° EE See SL cee eke Soe search of the pa sence to play two months at th ve wonder | are being investigated by Inspector : pa wnships and fen- | tel Comm - * é e Ho- 1 cag in cooperation with the Bet- Saxony Suffers Through eae Ge piechan instruments | return 7 ‘New York ee La wit} Champion's Publishing. Co. eae 6 ine . okera er . e al. “ shit 0 ge Bureau, of the Music Depressi sal Ee twice in the same ane but never Bernard Levitow, who has another} i Jack Dempsey is about te embark at a 5 stries’ Chamber of Commerce. on im xports That the thieves are atuni band at the Commodore will put ve om 2h8 music publishing game. The cents, | ikehinetiet ciiieds i 21. elt ne oetty wad en a combination to ri al ~ peas were champ is the author One Salvation Arm B 4 The Saxony ‘musical instrument week when the saxophonist roar the grill room. °o — songs, and states he will a mam y an a is inf bad shape. -Export| D@njoist of the Wolverines poo eS ; . usiness is slow, with the domestic tra at the Cinderella receiy awe it ad : , sr ‘ 5 sived paw i s Fooled Its Audience ve showing no improvement in yg for the stolen lantrunens eet o : Musi the past several months. As a re- n the mails. The sax, worth $150 Mu S ] I i iaasaiiaa sult, says a dispatch to the Depart- and the banjo, worth $90, were ne. SIC aies ncreasing ‘ Di ‘ms ‘aim gt Mass., Nov. 11, ment:.ot Commerce, the manufac- pagal for a total of $55. as ag ge Staff Band of rere of musical instruments have} ,. rhe License Commissioner is Sheet music sz The meatens tna “n Army Headquarters, 1ad to reduce production. taking the attitude that the pawn- the Ne eee sales, according to Be You,” “A New Kin - makin; ; , in City Hall here Tuesday Factories are working on a 48- brokers must be aware of some- anda ew York music jobbers, are “Follow the ‘ake ling.” t. Saati ri presented marches, overtures, | past, finds practically no ‘employ- the pawnshop taking the loss “— Z business STEIN INC.: LLEN & BORN- ' time f selections, trombone quintets, saxo- | ment there at the-present time. By Ace the past two weeks the] | «p, hile there is no outstanding Sinema ab das : im onder What's } The phone solos and trios, cornet duos, | SER aS orm Coleman band at the Troca- Bananas,” every firm is well rep- Want to » se Bagdad,” “I amate ocarinas, with whistling accompani- | TAY LOR’S. FAMI dero, the Strand Roof, Palais D'Or resented with a number of seller Mathcad fhe See My Tennessee,” “Big ti ments and a male chorus, which LY TROUBLES | and the El Fey Club have dames | ‘I Wonder What's edlrwge ae Hard-Hearted Hannah.” : pene ‘presented Southern melodies in a ee, apt’ Los Angeles, Nov. 11. losses. A large bass fiddle iy Sally” (Ager,, Yellen & Born- : Other Good Sellers | pleasing manner. Se they Superior Court Judge | **0lem from the latter place, a sur.| | Stein). is probably the biggest toad sellers not classified above B Most people went to the affair Sommerfeld he would remit the full] P'S!sly bulky article to filch. | | thing on the. market Other (wa HN at of the Great Divide” with the firm conviction that they Sie cai due, $100, for the support of | Sally” songs like “Sally Lou” Pe ie “Memory Lane” ~. were only helping charity, but the| 7 aay before tomorrow, Jackie Jones’ New Numb (Robbins-Engel, Ine:), and “Blue \ CE arms), ‘Go Emmaline” and The band proved one of the best in aylor, of the. Vince Rose. Mont- er yed Sally” (Henr . - “Go "Long, Mule” (Shapiro-Bern Bucli ears es marte orchestra in NewYork, sav Chicago, Nov. Ine Indic: y _ Waterson, stein), “How ogra d himself bei : ew York, saved Isham Jones recent] 11, .), indicate that this cycle of “Lil Y w Come You Do Me been ia" ay Hel eing. adjudged in contempt the 7 : aie 7 y completed song material has ib . caygrd ou Do?” “Colorado.” Gard o* court today e music for a number which has | | “edge” in i : as. a commercial “Walla Walla,” Ch: pend yt y. ap a , as dge” in its favor o er TH, tp . Valla,” Charleston Cabin,’ short MILLER AT COLLEGES The court showed the telegram to pba yet been labeled. He played it | of the title: oot a xe ey. strength. (E. B. Marks); arvana I not a Ray Miller and his Arcadia or Vera Stedman. his aaraas ae aoe pe Paul Whiteman and his that other “lg bens h so, in fact, My Baby,” “I Don't Care orhat dens sents d ‘ 1. Fev - B, anc ‘ine th ; cal un , 0 Sally” s rs aw . Tsao t are us esag ee — specializ...g in college “P 7 eee proceedings would be} It Kt aay Fyre a Sees Seen, since made their denne i i r _- to" Be,” “Sun-Kist ‘Cot- pesado somata Two weeks ago the band —* pending the arrival of the] being a sel =f everyone as Of the production | roe tage in California” (Robbins-En- away re; Pr y mney. . d man’s orchestra on a Victor disc. REMICK: “My Best Girl,” “M week. “The Sweetest Thing in ' : Junction. 2 caer. § Se It is Gordon's first attempt at mu- | and the Boy Friend,” “I : e Life,” from “Peter Pan,’ ] 2. sic eomposition ’ | ” “It Had to looks big among th petian nah Di a e new entries. This J Pern

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ABEL’S COMMENT ~ Cameo Paid $11,465 Income Strikingly noticeable among the income tax payments for 1928 is that of the Cameo Corp., 249 West 34th street, New York, manufac- turers of the popular priced Cameo record disk. Their tax payment was $11,465, This is the corporation controlled by Henry Waterson. It produces a 39-cent disk that has been a sensational seller form the atart. Originally the Regal records had the corner on the pop priced field, and it was this business the Cameo aimed at primarily. It en- gaged worthy recording bands and vocalists. Yet Henry Waterson seeks to “cut rate” the royalty of other pub- lishers by offering 1 cent instead of the customary 2 and only “canning” the hits in demand, although considerable of the Waterson catalog goes on the wax regardless of its familiarity to the public.

Some Leaders Cheating It would surprise the disk buying public to know that most of the phonograph records they purchase are not made under their favorite orchestra leader’s personal diection. This does not hold true as a class, and certainly does not apply to some conscientious orchestra leaders like Paul Whiteman and others, but applies to a handful of almost as well known recording artists, ° These band leaders content themselves with deciding which numbers are to be recorded, but only look in at the actual “canning” in the Jaboratories, The laboratory details and supervision are usually assigned to the pianist-arranger of the band or the “technical director,” also an ar- ranger, but not a playing-member of the combination.

Nat Martin’s Unusual Publicity Nat Martin and his “T'll Say She Is” orchestra is getting some un- usual publicity for himself and the production of that name at the Casino through the medium of the Third Avenue Railway System. The traction company maintains its own radiocasting station, WEBJ, and is advertising Martin extensively in its street cars as one of their regular radio features. It’s the first time a band has been exploited in this fashion. ‘

; Featuring Accordion The fad started by the Dan Russo-Ted Fiorito Oriole orchestra, the first recording ‘organization to feature the accordion, has spread generally in Chicago. Almost every band now features the accordion there. Also, the Chicago style of music has changed lately toward a tendency to “soften” the music. :

‘Vogue for “Hot” Numbers The current disk recording vogue in dance numbers is for the “hot” order. As one recording manager has it, “If we had ‘Linger Awhile’ to ‘can’ today the rendition would have to be pepped up to comply with. the demands for only ‘hot’ tunes. However, it’s only a passing vogue.”

Still “Cutting In” An important “independent” music publisher (1i.e., one not affiliated with the M. P. P. A., and, it should -be added, not Henry Waterson) has been subsidizing certain important disk recording artists by “cutting them in” on a percentage of the “mechanical” royalties derived from the recordings the orchestra leader’s band has made on its respective label. It is an unhealthy condition in the industry, but seemingly something - that can not be controlled. For that matter, “name” band leaders are “in,” off and on, as many as 12 or 15 tunes at one time, published by inde-

pendent or M. P. P. A. members. However, it is just one more “angle” to the business that a songwriter Must put up with in order to have his wares come to light.

Why No Big New York Ballroom? Ballroom managers and orchestra men that have played the mammoth dance palaces in cities outside of New York are consistently expressing wonderment why there is no really big ballroom on Broadway or any place in New York. The common consensus seems to be that a place with mass attendance at a 50 or 65 cents’ admission, as against the limited capacities at 85 cents, $1 and $1.25 should prove a clean-up. One Cleveland: ballroom manager intends to invade the metropolis via @& mammoth Coney Island ballroom.

Musicians’ Union Wants Double Time for Radio Vancouver, B. C., Nov. 11. The local musicians’ union is Making it difficult for members to get a job broadcasting by simply putting a clause in their by-laws that no member of the union will be permitted to play with any broad- casting orchestra unless paid double time for services. There has been a great rush of @mateurs to the broadcasting sta- tions as a result.

Beck’s New Dance Hall Cleveland, Nov. 11. The Beck interests, operating the Euclid Gardens here, were to have been affiliated in the new Crystal Gardens dance palace, due to open shortly. For some reason Beck did not align with the new Crystal Gar- dens enterprise, but instead is raz- ing a half block of space two blocks away for the purpose of launching a@ new ballroom. This will give Beck two places in Cleveland. He also controls the East Market Gardens, Akron, O., and is contemplating the erection of a mammoth ballroom in Coney Island.

Tim Brymm’s Band Act Tim Brymm is arranging for his colored musicians to play vaude- ville as an act. “THE COMMANDERS” (Formerly Known as THE.VERSATILE SEXTETTE) Direction IRVING AARONSON

This week: Loew's Aldine, Pittsburgh, Pa. Permanent Address: Care Variety, N. Y. * Sissle and Blake Concert Sissle and Blake, now playing in “The Chocolate Dandies” at the Colonial, will give an Aevlian Hall concert later in the season. The colored singers and dancers will base their program on the ele- mentary music of their race and also aim to include classics.

. Weidemeyer for Roseland The Weidemeyer Orchestra opens a limited engagement at the Rose- land, New York, on Nov. 30. This versatile orchestra rivals Jan Gar- ber’s organization in the Southern territory. Vincent Lopez .and his Hotel Pennsylvania band are also due back Dec. 3 for a return engage- ment at the Roseland.

Hyde’s Band for Germany Alex Hyde has obtained his re- lease from the Club Richmond and sails today with his orchestra for Germany to fulfill a new contract at the Deutches theatre in Munchen. During a previous trip abroad the Hyde orchestra played there and was a substantial hit.

Billy James Recording Billy James, song writer and head of his own orchestra, is re- cording for the Banner and Regal records. His first releases will be two original compositions, “Ala- bammy Stay-at-Home” and “Hey, Feller, Bring Your Umbrella.”

Teaching Newest Steps The Cinderella ballroom inaugu- rated a regular feature Monday night that is quite popular in Chi- cago. It is a class dance lesson in the newest steps. Arthur Murray will be the tutor for an hour nightly Mondays.

PARTNERS’ ROW * William Webber, a Caucasian and stockholder of the colored music firm bearing Clarence Williams’ name, has started suit {In the New York supreme court agais.st Clar- ence Williams’ Music Publishing Co. Inc., Clarence Williams, Irene Wil- liams (his wife), Wesley Norman, Jr., Porter Grainger and Shelton Brooks ror an injunction ané an ac- counting of the profits on the com- plaint that Williams is paying him- self too much salary out of tne cor- poration and is violating the corpo- rate provisicns. Webber owns 66 perferred sharcs of stock. pur value $100 ea. and Williams controls 101. The latter is accus2d .f dominating the cor- roration, as well as the other de- fendants whe are either directors or officers. The Williams music house is probably the most prosperous of the colored publishing companies. Wil- liams is alleged to have paid himself $13,000, which is in excess of $7,500 over and above what he should rightfully. receive, it is charged. Williams’ salary is $100 weekly, but he has been paying himself $250 of

late. This and the fact that Clar- ence Williams’ Booking Agency, Inc. was alleged to have been foundei with funds from the music publishing venture, precipitated the suit. Justice Mitchell late last week ordered Webber to post a $5,000 bond and granted the injunction plea only to the extent of restrain- ing the defendants from paying out any Bums of money other than $100 weekly to Williams for salary, and other salaries not to exceed those now fixed, Williams, in his answering affi- davits, alleged that Webber has been drawing $100 weekly; that the plain- tiff has been averaging one hour’s work a day; that Webber had re- ceived $3,300 in dividends on his stock, and Williams $5,050 on his. Webber is alleged to have founded a rival concern, the Tune House, Inc., out “of spite, with offices in the same building. Webber is also accused of enticing away former employes of the Williams concern. Here and There Irwin Abrahams’ Orchestra opened at Knickerbocker Grill last week replacing Duke Yellman’s, the latter returning to vaudeville.

George Olsen and His Music left the Beaux Arts, Néw York, Sunday.

“That’s What I'll Do” is a new Remick number by Hughie Barrett, orchestra leader at the Hotel Saga- more, Rochester, and Lou Berk.

Tuby Garron has deserted vaude- ville and entered the music business as manager of the Chicago office of Ager, Yellen and Bornstein.

“Tubby” Garron, formerly of Gar- ron and West and the Three Chums, is now assistant to Lew Pollack, Chicago manager for Ager, Yellen & Bornstein, Inc.

Charlie Master, orchestra leader at the Club Cadix, Philadelphia, has

written a new number, “Nobody Else Can Take You Out of My Heart,” which he is publishing himself. Lieut. Felix Fernando and his Havana orchestra come into New York next month to resume vaude- ville bookings. The past summer they played in a New England re- sort and have since been touring the ballroom circuits in that terri- tory. The Eddie Elkina orchestra is with the Club Richmond. Whiteman and his band were fo play, as well as a 25-piece combi- nation under the personal direction of Meyer Davis. New additions to the Jack Mills, Inc., staff are (Miss) Syd Wolf, Billy Fagin, Irving Weil and Sam Ward.

Rick Adkins, cornetist, has joined the Versatile Sextet. Orchestra and new floor show opened at the Little Club, New Orleans, last week. In- cluded in the show are White and Mills, Vera Andrae, Marie Duncan, Guy McCormick’ and Linken and

Ted Black’s

Zenowa. The Ned McLean New Year's eve ball is set to be the big Washing- | ton society event of the year. Paul |

ENGLISH RECORD MAKERS FEAR CHEAP AMERICAN DISKS London, Nov. 2. A series of meetings have been held between the manufacturers and the publishers of popular copyright music, which has resulted in an undertaking being given to the manufacturers by the publishers not to permit the importation of foreign-made records for a period of five years of numbers of which they are the owners of the copy- right for this country or of which they control the mechanical rights. There is more detail in connection than previously cabled. Owing to the repeal of the McKenna tariff duties, introduced by Reginald McKenna during the early part of the war, on certain articles of luxury, such as automobiles and musical instruments and parts of musical instruments, this has given anxiety to manufac- turers. of phonographic records on account of the possibility of cheaply made foreign records being dumped into this country to the detriment of the home-made article. As the mechanical royalty is calculated, under the British copy- right act on a basis of 5 per cent of the retail seliing price of the record, the royalty per record would be considerably less on a cheap foreign-made article. As competition would lead to a whole- sale slaughtering of prices by the English manufacturers, it is feared - by the publishers that it would result in a greatly decreased revenue - from this source. ' Cheap American Records In the case of cheap American-made phonographic records im-¢ ported into this country, it is anticipated the American manufacturer might try to claim that, having paid a royalty in the country of origin, they should be allowed to export to any part of the’ world’ without the payment of additional royaity, but as the American ' publisher always splits 50-50 with his English agent on the British mechanical royaliies of American works, both would be considerable losers, particularly if the English phonographic firms were also compelled to reduce retail selling prices. The present prices of the standard popular English records are 2 shillings and 6 pence (about 55 cents and 70 cents), as against | the cheap American record of 35 cents. The standard high class manufacturers of America (Victor, Bruns- wick, Columbia, Okeh and Pathe) are already represented here by English manufacturers and no competition is therefore expected from them. It is only in the case of either German or cheap priced American records that trouble might come, In the matter of English made records the manufacturer has to purchase adhesive royalty stamps to affix to the records before he parts with it to a purchaser. The owner of the copyright, therefore, always has a guarantee that he will get his royalty. A piquant situation is that of an American publisher who is also interested in the manufacture of a cheap phonographic record, and it is rumored he is very desirous of trying to exploit the English market with this record. BAND and ORCHESTRA REVIEWS THE COMMANDERS (11) Aldine, Philadelphia °

dancing applauded the merits of the This organization, formerly known as the Versatile Sextette and Or- chestra, is the sextette of mu- sicians that originally played n the Bessie Clayton act eight years ago, plus five more musicians, added within the past few weeks. The for- mer leader, Irving Aaronson, pianist, is still at the helm, and the quintet of new members mark an improve- ment better able to cope with the present-day demands. Loew's Aldine has been packing ‘em in. The house had flivved since the Shubert vaude regime and it took Herculean efforts to wake it out of the slough. One feature act, usually a good band, added to the movie feature, have combined to turn the trick. The versatile combination’s act is chock full of novelties. A waltz is used to open, with the saxes in one part of the theatre for the first strains and the brasses taking it up and John D’Allesandro, a fea- tured singer, finishing. Assembled on the stage, the band plays a neat arrangement, then goes into another number which is sung by four of the men composing a fine quartet of voices. For the finale a “blues” is sung with a prop train showing ne of the crew departing while the countryside is seen on the screen surrounding. The personne] of the orchestra Is Herman 8S. Hyde, sax; Phil Saxe, sax; Murray Cohen, sax, oboe; Phil! Rale, drummer; Sa] Cibelli, violin; ;John D’Allesandro, banjo; Rick Ad- | kine, trumpet; G. R. E. Stanley, Walker, bass. Taylor, trumpet; trombone; Mack

The band is scheduled here for two more weeks of a four-week stay and is planning a tour of the larger picture houses throughout the country.. From the reception they were accorded they should fit in any house of the type. DAVE PEYTON’S SYMPHONIC SYNCOPATORS Plantation Cafe, Chicago The greatest collection of colored musicians is involved in this orches- tra. King Victor, who is known among the colored musicians as the “hottest” man on a cornet, is a member of the personnel. Dave Peyton, who has been credited with writing the scores for several Broadway productions, is at the head of the organization. At this newly opened cafe the band proved a sensation. Even those that were not interested in _™

orchestra spontaneously, Their ren- dition of heavy operatic numbers is handled as easily as the ordinary syncopated tune. It is really an or- chestra worth while hearing, and though it does not contain any nov- elties it would furnish excellent entertainment in the varieties, Peyton conducts for most of the time but is capable of handling any instrument. The instruments em- ployed are two cornets, three saxes, trombone, banjo, tuba, piano and drums, FRED RICH and Orchestra (5) Hotel Astor Gril] Room, New York For five men, Fred Rich’s band produces plenty music at the As- tor hotel grill. For a personnel comprised of two saxes, piano, drums and violin, with no banjo or brass for rhythmic effect, the result is surprisingly lilting. It’s explained partially by the excellent trap work and also by the fact all musicins double, excepting the piano. The sax doubles banjo and violin, as do the others. The nucleus is very reminiscent of the old Joe Smith style of music when he was at the Plaza, running chief- ly to the strings. For an intimate room like the grill, this combination fits in ideally as it would at any other hotel grill or smart cafe room. Abel.

Bernie Gets Plum Date Ben Bernie and his Hotel Roose- velt orchestra will receive $1,000 for the big annual political ball of the American Legion, Post 52, of Jersey City, held in the local ar- mory on Jan. 14, The Paul White- man and Vincent Lopez original or- chestras officiated the two previous years.

CHARLIE MASTER: who heads “the hottest band in Philadelphia,” is the dance music feature at the Club Cadix, Philadel- phia. Charlie Master is a favorite with Quakertown society and one of the outstanding dance attractions in that territory. Master’s astuteness in proper dance selections may be gleaned from his nightly featuring of “SALLY LOU" ' Hugo Frey’s Fox Trot Song Hit Published by Robbins-Engel, Inc. _ 1658 Broadway New York City ~~ Sia teat

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VARIETY Maen F f° ti ae te oe o 3 Ria i Sie Ae CAB ye * + i, ng es PHILLY STARTS CAFE CLEAN-UP _+--——_—— Police Have Full Right to Close Night Places Philadelphia, Nov. 11. The closing of the. new Claridge eafe, Broad and Spruce streets, and the refusal to renew the dance license of the Martinique cafe, Sixth street and Girard avenue, are the first stages in a crusade by the **goup and fish” squad on General Butler’s staff to dry up the city’s _ eafes and enforce the one o'clock closing law for dancing (12 o'clock Saturday night). The Claridge’s dance license was revoked by Mayor Kendrick, follow- ing a special report submitted by General Butler that. the cafe was being conducted in a _ disorderly manner through the sale of liquor and after-hour dancing to Paul Specht’s orchestra. ae The sudden closing represents a $100,000 loss to the Claridge man- agement which snmptuously out- fitted’ the new cafe and installed one of the smartest shows in town, including several “names” that represented a sizeable cost to the management for the entertainment alone. : Herman Levine of the sponsors explained to General Butler that he would be ruined and pleaded for another chance, explaining he was many thousands of dollars in the hole. General Butler stated he could not disregard orders from the ‘mayor. The law permits that at the end of three months a new license may be granted to a new management. Meantime efforts are being made remove the drastic power now entrusted in the police officials to padlock any establishment tney see fit. The “soup and fish” squad ts said to be investigating a number of other cafes in Philadelphia, posing as dapper members of society and of seeming affluence. Testimony of being taxed $20 and $25 for a quart of Scotch will be introduced, according to report. The Claridge has been operating less than a month, having opened Oct. 10. It was often doing busi- ness as late as three and four in the morning. The show is being retained as well as Specht’s band because of the expected reinstatement of the dance license. Meantime Specht renders concert music. The rein- statement is expected the early part of this week. The show includes Aileen Stanley, Irving and Jack Kaufman, phono- graph singers; Helen Renstrom, Three Rounders, Barr Twins, Mc- Carthy Sisters, Three Arnauts, Lola Girlie and Senia and a chorus of six, summing up as one of the most elaborate floor shows ever present- Rodeo Floor Show Shorty Mack, the western cow- boy, now a confirmed New Yorker, intends opening a eabaret in Green- wich Village with a rodeo floor show. A location on West Third street, near Washington square, has been selected. The floor space will allow of a 50-foot square cocoa mat for the four or five horses, with as many western riders. All of the tricks and feats of a rodeo or wild west will be performed on the floor. Shorty expects to open the place by Thanksgiving. PADLOCK FOR FAMOUS PLACE Hamilton, Mass., Nov. 11. Federal authorities have asked for a padlock injunction against Lakecroft Inn at Lake Chebacco here, charging the owners with liquor violations. The officers want the famous cabaret and roadhouse ‘osed for one year. Many “wild parties” have been staged at the inn, with police raids frequent. Bacon. & Day SILVER BELL BANJOS New Catalog—Just Out ie) A ieee rm fy Sala ¥ DAW PUY, TA [Blindness No Handicap For This Dance Hound The hostesses in one of Broadway's most elaborately equipped dance places which opened not long ago noticed a blind man among the first night crowd. He danced with several girls, invariably pay- ing for his tickets in nickels. That seemed strange and the explanation came several weeks later when a hostess saw the man peddling pencils along the main stem. “COTTON LAND” CLICKS Chicago, Nov. 11. “Cotton Land,” a colored revue based on speed, opened at the Plantation cafe last week. This cafe has been closed for about a year and under the new manage- ment has been extensively re- modeled and is catering to a mixed audience, The revue is presented in three. parts, giving two complete shows nightly. The entire cast was recruited in New York, with Leonard Harper also coming on to stage the show. The numbers have been well staged and the costuming elaborate, with an eye for colors. There are seven principals and eight choristers. The latter are a hard-working lot, put- ting over several group numbers effectively. Gertrude Saunders, a prima donna possessing a highly cultivated voice, is featured. Shé handles the heavy numbers of the show, utilizing her eyes. to put them over more solidly. Billy Mitchell, a grotesque comic, takes care of the comedy. His.ver- sion of “Bananas” procuring in- numerable laughs and combined with some original dance steps proved the individual hit of the show. Dickie Wells and Jimmie Moredcai are a sensational pair of dancers. The boys accomplish more with their knees than most “hoof- ers” do with their feet. Alberta Prine is a good looker who knows how to wear clothes and put- over the“blue’ ’ type of numbers. Marcia Marquin is one of the best female tap dancers seen hereabouts. “Kid” Sullivan also comes in for a share of applause with some fast step- ping. The show tis in for four weeks with an option, and from present indications should prove a tremen- dous draw. A 50 cents admission Is charged during week days, doubling in price for Saturday and Sunday. VILLAGE BALL Greenwich Village donned the “high hit’ a week ago last Friday and deserted their Bohemian pre- cincts to hop with Don Dickerman, the Village’s own Barnum, at a Hal- lowe’en hop staged in the grand ballroom of the Hotel Plaza Don was his own opposition by also running a Goblin frolic at Web- ster Hall in the Village the same eVening. He got them going and coming through making the latter an all-night affair and euchering many of the elite downtown to con- sort with the long haired men and bobbed-haired women who set aside Eugene O’Neil for the evening for ' the more vulgar pureuits of modern dancing. Don has declared a temporary in- termission until Nov 28, when he will stage the annual Pirates’ Ball at Webster Hall. Don pilots a couple cf cabarets in the Village and the affairs are given to exploit the cabarets. Chinaland’s Summons Thlick G. Hom, Chinese, who con- ducts the restaurant Chinaland, 157 West 43rd street, on the second floor, was served with a summons for having no dance license. China- land was recently opened after much cost. Hom was represented by counsel and asked for an adjournment. The case will be heard by Magistrate Richard I. McKiniry in the West Side Court Friday. Kelly’s Downtown Reopens Jimmy Kelly has reopened his downtown, cabaret at Hester and Center streets, New York. ‘the downtown resort, Kelly’s initial cabaret veniure in New York, has been closed for two years. Renovated and decorated, now called Club Lyman. Kelly also operates the Allegria, spotted in the Greenwich Village section of the city. it is Jessie Reed has succeeded Frankie James at the Club Cadix, Philadel- phia. TWO SUMMONSES FOR FAY’S TWO PLACES No License for “Follies” —El Fey Club Charged as Nuisance As a result of a crusade started by Captain William Kelleher, West 47th street station, to close a num- ber of supper clubs in the theatrical district, Larry Fay, owner of the El Fey Club, 45th street and Sixth avenue, and Fay’s Follies, 247 West 54th street, will be arraigned before Magistrate McKiniry in West Side Court today (Wednesday). Larry will have to answer to two charges, license for iis “Folties other for conducting a -public nuisance. Summonses have been served; Fay has retained: William J. Fallon to defend*him:.. — Shortly after the 54th ‘street place panied by one of his officers, visited the place and saw several singing and dancing acts performed. . The captain summoned Fay and asked ‘him for his theatrical license. Larry admitted he. had not obtained a license and said ‘he did not believe he needed one, as he did not class ‘it as a performance, but an enter- tainment for his patrons. The police official said he thought dif- ferently and issued a summons. The captain maintains that per- formers om: the vaudeville stage were used in the various acts. Not long after the police had taken this action the manager of the St. James hotel, which adjoins the El Fey Club, and three former guests of the hotel went to the West 47th street station and? lodged a complaint with Captain Kelleher regarding the noises made in the Club. Captain Kelleher assigned a sergeant to the case and suggested that the party go to the West Side Court and lay their complaint be- fore the magistrate. The hotel manager explained the situation to the court and the for- mer guests said that they were compelled to vacate their rooms be- cause of the terrific noises ema- nating from Fay’s place. They said numerous other guests had com- plained that they. were unable to sleep and contemplated moving. Magistrate Renaud said he was convinced that enough evidence had been .produced before him and issued a summons against the place as a public nuisance. Fay, through Fallon, said there was no truth in the statements of the hotel people. He maintained that the patrons of the club were very orderly and that no noise was made outside the place. “COUNTS” CABARET “Count” Childe De Roan d’Ar- court, cabaret entertainer, sentenced to the penitentiary upon conviction of assault on complaint of his wife, has heen released after having served the minimum term. He has opened a cabaret in Greenwich Vil- lage called The Studio, and located on Macdougal street, opposite the Provincetown Playhouse. The “count” is doubling as host and chief entertainment feature, contributing his “Dance of Death.” Gallant’s New Place Barney Gallant, formerly asso- clated with the Salvin-Thompson interests in the Club Gallant, Greenwich Village, padlocked by the Government with the other Sal- vin restaurants, has taken over Betrolotti’s in the Village and will reopen it this month. Gallant’s new place will give him three floors of entertainment, with the ground floor as a cabaret and the upper floors converted into night clubs, operating with a mem- bership plan. Page Versatility! A small cabaret manager asked a booking agent if he could furnish him with a “singing waiter’ who doubles plano and drums, ARETS one of failing to-have a theatrical}. "and the} opened Captain Kelleher, ‘accom- |. —w, patronage and small receipts have had the cabaret men of Greenwich Village at their w:ts’ end for several months trying to solve the problem. Investigation finally revealed waiters were selling empty glasses to hip flask toters at a quarter a throw, half the prevailing price for ginger ale, and pocketing the money, fig- uring ‘t much heavier than - the tip they would otherwise receive from a 50-cent sale. It is still necessary to buy the first round at regular price, but after that the purchasing of the empty glass is insur- ance that the waiter will not molest you for the remainder of the evening. Several places getting onto the cause of small receipts have made a clean sweep in ‘their waiter staffs. LONDON CABARETS London, Nov. 1. The present edition of the Picca- dilly Hotel cabaret is headed by George Tristal, who sings French songs which are all right for those who understand them, but which are applauded by everybody. - The most novel turn on the progratn is a ventriloquial act by Leo Bill, also a Frenchman, the novelty consist- ing of Mr. Bill using his clenched fist with eyes and a mouth paint- ed on it as the head for the dummy. An ingenious illusion. There is an Argentine dance by Don Sebastian and Emily Nord, and de Groot plays a violin solo. Not as elaborate a show as usual. Capacity “Carnival Time” is the title of a new cabaret entertainment pre- sented this week at the Criterion restaurant ballroom, Half is given during dinner and the other half at midnight. It includes Minna Tomchinsky’s violin solos and Norah Blaney and Gwen Farrar sing a few of their numbers from “The Punch Bowl.” There is also an attractive “Es- pagnalo Jazz” danced by Vera Freeman. The entire entertainment is along conventional lines. Queen’s Hotel Restaurant has founded a new cabaret under its own management. The former pro- ducer, Jack Goodson, lost money on the venture. The principal act is “La Saphos,” a company of four French dancers, who came very near not appearing. They arrived at Dover without lIa- bor permits, and were sent back. After a strenuous time the Home Office gave them permission to ap- pear for one week upon furnish- ing of a bond they would return to France at the end of that time. They are good dancers, but that’s about all. CAFETERIA BALLYHOO New York’s first known cafeteria cabaret is operating in Greenwich Village. It is called the Village Grove, and operates with a “help yourself” system. While dining patrons are enter- tained by a six-people revue and four-piece orchestra. No couvert charge is made for the entertainment excepting a stipulation that all checks must be over 50 cents. The place play . from hoppers. Village cabaret men are not worried, claiming the cabaret is but a ballyhoo stunt to put over the new restaurant and will be dropped later. is getting the a strong collegiate finale Suing El Fey Club A long list of defendants is cited in a suit by Carl F. Rubing to re- cover $6,980.75 and $450 for ser- vices rendered the El Fey Club. ‘The defendants being sued are Lawrence Fay, El Fay Club, Inc.: Silver Lunch Co., Abraham Chernick, Daniel Edelberg, H. G. Winters Studio Co., Inc., and the Cauchois Coffee Co., as being interested in the renovated premises at 107 West 45th street, New York (the El Fey). The services rendered were the installation of iceboxes, tables, benches, ete Tightening Up on New York Night Places Probable _ Washington, Nov. 11. Broadway may look;for a tighten- ing up in official scrutiny of its night places from the federal enforcement bureau, according to understan¢ing here. It’s locally said orders have been issued to get right after New York and stop any liquor selling. Along with that report is another: that there is to be shortly a chanze in the administration of the prohibi- tion forces in the metropolis. 41 Prisoners Taken in “43 Club’s” Recent Raid London, Nov. 1. Kate Merrick, » notorious club promoter, who was warned that the next time she came before the: magistrates it would mean prison, has been com- mitted for trial. She was arrested during a recent raid on Proctor’s, more’ commonly known as the ‘43 Club.” Among -the 41 prisoners was Harry Merrick, 21, charged with aiding and abetting. Other defend- ants included army officers. un- dergraduates and a lawyer. The majority were under 23 years of age. The eight women taken ap- pear to be of the usual Soho under- world type. Proceedings were taken dgainst this club in July and the premises were then banned as a club for 12 months. The condition of affairs at the time of the raid left the police no option but to take defendants into custody, it being considered whether summonses should be is- sued against the Merricks and other principal offenders on another class of offense. The police found @ quantity of intoxicating liquor in various parts of the club, people were known to throw liquor on the floor, and broken glasses were found. One of the defendants pro- tested in court he was a music-hall artist engaged to perform, but the police knew nothing of this. The four principal offenders .were ree manded for eight days, Mrs. Mere rick in. bail of $1,500. The “free« quenters” were fined $10 on plead- ing guilty. Mrs. night Agitated by Attempted Suicide Cleveland, Nov. 11. Local blue noses have got some fresh meat to chew on and this time it is the “dance hall evil.” Sue Travison, 20, swallowed poison at Zimmerman’s Arcadia Dancing Academy. She said that she had been reprimanded at home for at- tending dances and had moved into the city from a village to be near the bright lights. As yet she has not been connected with the “Fol- lies” or called a Mack Sennet bathing girl. She will live. The girl entered the academy un- escorted and purchased a_ soft drink. She then dissolved a poison tablet in it and swallowed it. Keen’s Chop House Transfer Keen’s English chop house on West 44th street, made famous by Paul Henkel from its downtown to its uptown days, has passed to the ownership of H. S. Duncan, of a string of hotels between New York and Florida. Mr. Henkel, who is president of the Society of Restau- rateurs, will continue as managing director of Keen’s, Colony Inn Transferred The Colony Inn on the Pelham road (Bronx) New York, is reported again sold, to Al, Ben and Jack. It was reported to have been pur- chased and jointly held by Larry Fay and Harry Susskind. Susskind operates the Pelham Heath Inn, di- rectly opposite the Colony. Charley Straight and his Rendez-Vous Orchestra rt SECOND SEASON ~ Rendez-Vous Cafe, Chicago | Fair Be gati ties There \ ters to be coming © of Dec. | and the ir positions That it goes with The un fair book on for. 80! have ar among 4i well as st be much of record to have acts and tain inte crusade | ther afie) fairs, a prove th mildly i with affa come mc ject of tion on | A cert made in houses a mover © closely « tary of by ever) make th the acts Shrine a’ terets, Ww he is bo investiga caliber « found th of dolla better th the § act: booking the price for acts portion | circus, t “fair. This yr vestigate ested in to findir from Ww throws 1 tions tc agents years. 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paar sec seceee Tee er ae PES a OIE NB is I OS BR gl ST aE Nal a OO ns eS Oe he lt ay "VARIETY | GH DURING CONVENTION WEEK Fair Booking Agencies’ Methods Certain of Investi- gation—Park Question Important—Social Activi- ties Listed—AIl Happens Week of Dec. 1 + ~ Chicago, Nov. 11. There will be quite a few mat- ters to be considered at the forth- coming conventions here~the week of Dec. 1 when the N. A. A. P. and the international Fairs and Ex- positions go into executive session. That it will be a lively meeting goes without saying. The unethical methods of certain fair booking agencies, commented on for. some time in these columns, have ardused much discussion among directors of certain fairs as well as state legislators. There will be much prying into and searching of records of certain fairs, known to have paid excessive figures for acts and other attractions to cer- tain interests. Through Variety’s crusade the matter has gone fur- ther afield than the secretaries. of fairs, and continuous’ enquiries prove that fair directors, hitherto mildly interested and complacent with affairs as they stood, have be- come more interested on the sub- ject of inviting healthy competi- tion on their fair act programs. One Example A certain circus production was made in a northern city that also houses a prominent fair. The prime mover on the circus program was closely connected with the secre- tary of the fair. The latter tried by every means in his power to make the party in question throw the acts for the circus (it was a Shrine affair) to certain booki«g in- terets, with whom it is well’ known he is bound. He failed, and when investigation was made, with the caliber of acts considered, it was found that the show was hundreds of dollars cheaper and infinitely better than it would have been had the acts offered by fair man’s booking agents been taken. Also, the prices paid by him at the fair for acts were found: out of all pro- portion to those contracted for the circus, to the financial loss of the "fair, © This particular fair is being in- vestigated by parties closely. inter- ested in its activities, with a view to finding out the particular angle from which its secretary always throws the contract's for all attrac- tions to the one firm of booking agents who have supplied it for years. Similar action is being taken in gcores. of other cases. Outside of the secretaries themselves, other officials of many fairs will be present, taking notes and forming their own opinions. Fair men will also be much in- ferested in the park question. More fairs are converting their grounds into summer resorts and the con- vention of the N. A. A. P. at the | Drake hotel will be an addition to| their hitherto exclusively fair ac- | tivities at the Auditorium. Not only the large state fairs are be- coming more interested in the park proposition, but many of the smaller fairs see the advantage of having @ local outdoor resort during the hot months. The majority of the prominent outdoor showmen of the country | make their annual pilgrimage where | the plums of fair bookings are Given out. Then there will be fu- neral obsequies of the Showmens’ Legislative Committee to attend to, and the report of the commissioner to be heard and commented upon. This latter meeting will doubtless be held on the Tuesday before the real fair convention business starts in order to get it over before the business sessions of the various in- terests prevent the attendance of the majority of showmen. The Showmen’s League banquet and ball will be held the night of Dec. 2; the banquet of the Interna- tional Fairs and Expositions, Dec. | 8, and. the banquet and entertain- | ment of the N. A. A. P., Dee. 5. Armistice Fireworks Tavares, Fla., Nov. 11. The fireworks contract for Ar- mistice Day, Nov. 11, was awarded to Truman Fraser of the Potts Fire- works Display Company. | Fair. here, TOO MANY FAIRS IN GERMANY Exhibitors Protest — At- tend Through Fear — Variety Bureau, Washington, Nov. 11. . Many of the exhibitors at the re- cent Leipsig Fair stated they were getting tired of the multitude of fairs being held every year in Ger- many, according to a report to the Department of Commerce. “Many large German towns dur- ing the iaiiation period,” the report states, “started a fair of their own and the municipalities generally found it a profitable business, which they are now very reluctant to drop again, At the recent Leipsig Fall Fair, for instance, the fair adminis- tration, in which the municipality plays a ieading part, charged the visitors $2.50 for a badge to enter the fair palaces and exhibition halls. This was greatly resented by all the visitors and exhibitors.” The German firms are continuing to exhibit at these numerous fairs, not because of the volume of orders received, but for fear they will lose out to their competitors. . Many firms exhibiting at the Leip- sig fair stated they were barely sell- ing enough to pay the costs of the exhibition, and that they would pre- fer to send out salesmen, a practice that was almost entirely abolished during the inflation period. The expectation is that, as a re- sult, a great number of the fairs, particularly the local ones, will now disappear entirely. DISPOSAL OF EXHIBIT WORRIES ENGLAND Many Colonies Will Not Pay Return Transportation— Months to Pack Up Variety Bureau, Washington, Nov. 11. “What is to become of the thou- sands of exhibits at the British Em- pire Exposition at Wembley?” is a question that is seemingly worry- cording to the English editors, ac a report from the American embassy Most of the British colonies ex- hibiting have already provided for the’ removal of their respective ex- hibits, the report states. Many of them, however, have firmly resolved not to pay transportation back to their severa] starting points, this being true of South Africa, whose exhibit consists of a considerable quantity of wool and cotton, as well marine sheep and ing the office of in Englard. as live ostriches, Angora goats. It is estimated quire from two to pack the exhibits that it will three months for shipment. re - to Cal. State Fair Sec. At Chi. Convention Sacramento, Col., Nov. 11. Charles W. Paine, secretary- manager of the California State Fair, is contemplating an eastern trip for two purposes. Mr. Paine wants to see the new- est grandstands for ideas to aid the grandstand that will be erected on the grounds, of the California State Also he intends attend- the International Livestock and ing Horse Show at Chicago, as well 4s to meet other fair men at the fair convention in that city. OUTDOORS | COMMISSION €0.’S STOCK ON CHICAGO EXCHANGE Uni. Theatres Co. Will Make Effort to List—New 40,000 Shares Issues Chicago, Nov. 11. Universal Theatres Concession company advertised this week, through brokers, a new stock issue of 40,000 shares, with apparently all of it subscribed. In the printed statement of the company’s condition it appeared the novelty candy business has been so good that the concern is now bid- ding for membership in Chi. finan- cial aristocracy. Par value of the new stock was modestly placed at only $5 per share, with $31 asked by the brokers. . Sidney C. AnscheH was named as president and general manager. In the report of the year’s business it was claimed theatre concession- airres in the United States and Canada bought 125,000,000 packages of the firm’s product, representing sales of $4,500,000. . Earnings for 1924, after taxes were paid, were given as $456,461.51. Further interesting was that the company has leased a six-story plant at Randolph and Jefferson streets, where it employs 500 persons. : A generous dividend of $3 a year was prophesied in the advertise- ment, which further stated that an effort would be made to list the stock on the Chicago exchange in the near future. KLAN KEPT OUT Fort Worth, Tex., Nov. 1. What threatened to be a legal battle between the Ku Klux Klan, the Buterpean Club and the First Baptist Church resulted in a com- promise, following the burning of the Klan hall Thursday morning. The trouble arose when the Klan attempted to secure use of the First Baptist Church for a minstrel show Friday night, following the OHurnmg of their auditorium. The Euterpean Club had secured the church for that evening in which to give a musical concert and tickets had been sold. The local Cyclops wired the Rev. J. F. Norris, the church’s pastor, who was in Houston, for permis- sion to use the church. When the minister gave the Klan piecedence over all other engagements the Eu- terpean Club’s attorneys filed suit for injunction restraining the Klan. The issue was settled by a com- promise, with the Klan holding its show in the Chamber of Commerce Auditorium. Fair Board May Not Abandon Fair After All Springfield, O., Nov. 11. No new developments in the pro- posal to discontinue the Clark County fair and sell fairgrounds have taken place. John Prosser president of the fair board and C A. Steele, secretary, declare the fair board anticipates some action by Springfield merchants, or some other group of men, which may re- sult in the continuance of the an- nual exhibit by persons other than those in charge. A second mortgage upon the fair grounds to be held by the present fair board, is being prepared, ac- cording to members. This mort- gage is for $14,000, which repre- sents the approximate amount for which members of the board are | responsible in the way of joint notes and 1924 fair expenditures. Bond Issue for Fair El Paso, Nov. 11. Plans for underway for the plac- ing of a bond issue, the proceeds from which will be fore the erection of permanent buildings for the In- ternational Fair at El Paso. The success of the first fair held this year has prompted the movement. INDOOR EXPO FOR N. Y. Plans have been set for an in- door exposition to be held in the new Mecca Temple, 56th street, New York, the latter part of De- cember. information —— ‘ 3, 1924. admission paid to ‘any place. “Place,” is that of a definite location.” ing along the beach. for each performance. sions thereto are taxable. lowing: act.” Other examples are as follows: WHAT IS AND WHAT IS NOT UNDER ADMISSION TAX Regulations 43, which covers the tax on admissions, has been issued by the Bureau of Internal Revenue. In issuing the regulations the bureau draws particular attention to the manner in which the phrase, “The tax is on the amount of says the bureau, “is a word of broad meaning and is not defined or otherwise limited by the act, but the basic idea it conveys The following are defined as coming under the heading of a “place”: An outdoor amusement park, and such attractions therein as a scenic railway, a merry-go-round, a roller coaster, a Ferris wheel, a toboggan slide, a bump-the-bumps, a whip, a dip-the-dips, a speed- o-plane, a hilarity hall and a dance hall. An observation tower on top of a high building. A grandstand built for the purpose of viewing a parade passing in the street or a baseball game in an adjoining baseball park. A space inclosed in which are seats from which to watch the bath- A floating theatre operating along a river, anchored or moored Not Places for Taxes The following are set down ag not being a “place”: A railway car or a street car (unless rendered stationary by side- tracking or removal from the track). A steamboat (unless anchored or moored). A railroad train or a boat following the course of a boat race. The tax is collectible on the first admission to a dance hall] and on each succeeding dance if a charge is made for same, : A tennis tournament is a contest and not a “place” and therefore a player is not taxed for any payment made to enter the tournament, but on the other hand the grandstand is a “place” and the admis- Outdoor Exemptions Outdoor showmen featuring airplane rides will be interested in the fact that rides on these are not taxable, the machine, though starting and finishing on a certain spot are not considered as a “place,” Grandstands, however, to watch the flights are taxable. The original ride and all repeats are taxable on such devices as the “Shoot-the-Chutes” and “The Old Mill.” — An important ruling for the circus outfits is contained in the fol- “Where 75 cents is paid for general admission to a circus and. then 50 cents is paid for a reserved seat, the latter amount, equally with the former, is ‘paid for admission’ within the meaning of the Where $10 is paid for to reserve a table in a hotel or restaurant for celebrating New Year’s Eve, this amount is “paid for admission.” It must be borne in mind that where the admission charged is 50 cehts or less the 10 per cent tax does not apply. Washington, Nov. 11. The tax became effective July N. A. A. P. MEETING Inaugurating of New Department Chief Topic Chicago, Nov. 11. department to be con- summated at the meeting, of the N. A. A. P., at the Drake Hotel here, Dec. 3-5, and which will be used by new park and amusement resort managers to exploit their institu- tions, will be of unusual convenience and interest to those who have pleasure piers, parks or fairs in the market for permanent attractions and concessions. The new park man may bring his plans, diagrams and photographs to the convention, where he will find offices where he can properly dis play them and at the same time get in touch with the prospective opera- tors looking for locations. More than this, he can go home with a full line of contracts for concessions and, equally important, with the that man with whom he has contracted Is a reliable and desirable operator or conces- sionaire. This department, it is hoped, .will become one of the most helpful of the association. A number of foreign visitors are expected, among whom is J. Henry Isles, of Dreamland Park, Margate, England. Managers of other foreign parks who have become members of the association during the past year will also .be present Present indications show that ove: 250 delegates will from the east, thereby ensuring enough cer- tificates to enable those attending to avail themselves of the half-rate re- turn ticket. All are asked to take particular care to obtain proper receipts, ing that they are attending the N. A. A. P. convention at Chicago. The new what is assurance every come stat- FIREWORK “SPECS” CLOSE The Thearle-Duffield No. 1 Tokyo fireworks spectacle closed its sea- son of 14 weeks of State fairs Nov. 9 at Shreveport, La. James Cun- liff managed the: spectacle for the World Amusement Service Associ- ation. The W. A: S. A., India No. 1, closed its season of a similar pe- riod at Houston, Tex. Both specs were shipned back to Chicago. Billy Collins handled “India.” FAIR SEEKS AID OF LEGISLATURE N. Y. Fair Board Sees Way to Meet Losses Syracuse, Nov. 11. Passage of a deficiency appro- priation to make up for the big financial losses of the New York State Fair this year, due to inclem- ent weather, will be asked of the next Legislature, The amount needed has not been determined, but it is believed to be large. The State Fair Commission is to hold its final meeting this month, before the new Republican con- trolled body takes charge after Jan. 1, The state appropriated $196,950 for the 1924 fair. The cost exceeded $225,000. One of the big items was $60,000 for premiums. The inclem- ent weather this year reduced at- tendance 28.4 per cent, compared with a year ago, 269,565 paying their ) way in 1923, compared with 192,952 for 1924. It will be some time be- fore the exact deficiency is deter- mined. ' Ice Skating Act Will Open Ringlings’ ’25 Program Chicago, Nov. 11. Bailey pen its 1925 performance The circus for The circus Rinzgling-Barnum & will with an ice skating act. will carry its own machine freezing the ice while on tour. There will be no wild animal acts on next year’s program, all the per- forming animals having been sold to the American Circus Corpora- tion, LADIES AUXILIARY AFYAiR Chicago, Nov. 11. Next Saturday, Nov. 15, the Ladies Auxillary of the Showmen’'s League of America will hold their first party of the winter season in the club- rooms at 177 N, Clark street. It will be a bunko and dance and admission will be by ticket. fe aE ty AOR Y oe FA sn ema | 4) £S "tree See A

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TWO CLOSING NOV. 17 Hagenbeck-Wallace and John Rob- inson Circuses Finishing That Date

Chicago, Nov. 11. The Hagenbeck- Wallace circus closes Nov. 17 at Little Rock, Ark. It.is reported business has been good of late. The advertising car has already closed and the billposters have dis- at" : 7 The John Robinson circus will also close Nov. 17 at Dyersburg, Tena. The circus train will run direct to West Baden, where it will winter, instead of at Peru, Ind., as in former years.

FRENCH CIRCUS BILIS : Paris, Nov. 3. -MEDRANO (Paris) —Ryan and Burke; Gabriel Lordy (mandolinist) and. Germaine Orbandelle (piano); Chester Kingston; Albert Carre’s horses; Carlo-Mariane and Porto (clowns); Harris Troupe (gym- nasts))}; Miss Mamie (equestrian) ; Gallariti’s: dogs;-.Gautier and his elephant;: Humel and Bastien (doubie jockey); Chocolat and Ceratto (ec- centric); «- Jeuris.- dnd. Martinet (equilibrists) ; Les Darlings (diabolo act); M. and Mme. Hume! (haute ecole). CIRQUE RANCY ( Lyons) — Ro- dolphe’s horse, M&aragne; ~ Johni (equestrian); . Miss. Ketty'’s dogs; Konyot (haute ecele); Mile. Loyal’s pigeons; » Galenos ‘Troupe ~ (acro- bats); Stassinos (trapeze); Dauton- Shaw (cyclists); Konyot’ Family (equestrians); Diavolo (looping-the- loop cyclist); CairoHi Trio (mu- sical); Rancy, with ‘horses; Loyal- Comotti and Pastor (clowns).

ENLARGING BIG TOPS Chicago, Nov. 11. All the circuses of the American Circus Corporation, including the John Robinson, Hagenbeck- Wallace and Sells, Floto, will -have larger tents for the 1925,season The orders for the enlarged can- vas already placed specify tents that in each case will accommodate several hundred more people than could be taken care of the past sea.- son. AIR CIRCUS TICKETS 4,000 People Paid — 6,000 Cheated ¥ Dallas, Nov. 11. ' The Dallas Flying Club gave an aerial circus Sunday and sold tick- ets, with Daredevil Lockwood, of Los Angeles, as the featured attraction. Although the work was done in sight of everyone for miles around, over 4,000 people bought tickets, while at least 6,000 wise ones remained out- side and saw just as much. The affair was rated as.the great- est air circus ever held in the south- west.

CHARLES PARKER MISSING Néw Orleans, Nov. 11. J. W. Sparks, showman, is mak- ing every effort to ascertain the whereabouts of Charles Parker, who left the Morris and Castle Carnival at Jackson, Miss., and started for this city. Parker was. last heard from Oct. 19. Sparks has asked the authori- ties to assist him. in trying to lo- cate the missing showman.

CHRISTY MANAGING Nauvoo, Ill., Noy, 11. Ralph Christy has jointed the combined R. L. Atterburg’s Trained Wild, Animal Circus and. A. M. Campbell’s Mighty Monroe Shows at San Antonio as manager. Christy will also do a tight wire and comedy act in the show, which contem- plates a Mexican border tour. PENNOCK’S SAWDUST RETURN Chicago, Nov. 11. Murray Pennock, for the past year engaged in managing a the- atre in Los Angeles and formerly géneral agent of the Al G. Barnes Circus, has given up his theatrical connection. Pennock is reported as preparing to handle the advance of a circus for the 1925 season.

Noonan’s Attractive Act Waco, Texas, Nov. 11. One of the big features of-the free-act program at the Cotton Palace were Robinson’s Elephants, trained and presented by Mr. Dan Noonan. Much comment was made

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Chicago, Nov. 11. } Showmen are making their reser- vations for the banquet and ball to be held in the Gold Room of the Congress. Hotel, Dec. 2, by the Showmen’s League of America. From indications ft will be the best attended event since its institution. Sam J. Levy was unanimously appointed toastmaster at‘a meeting of the board of governors, as well as being responsible for the enter- tainment features that will be given. Mr. Levy has announced that Larry Hodgdon (Larry Ho), former mayor of St. Paul,. Minn., and now Commissioner at Minneapolis, will be the speaker of the evening. One other well-known speaker will prob- | ably be invited, but outside of these two the rest of the program will be filed with entertainment and dancing. pees, Tables will be reserved in the order they are purchased. Applica- tions for tickets should be made to Zebbie Fisher, chairman of the ticket committee. RINGLINGS SELL WILD ANIMALS Mugivan Buys Complete ' Assortment ——-—

Chicago, Nov. 11. Jerry Mugivan, nead of the Amer- ican Circus Corporation, has pur- chased all the performing wild an- infails of the Ringling, Barnum & Bailey circus : The buy includes Mabel Stark’s tigers, -Christensen’s lions and tigers, and a polar bear act. These will, no doubt, be seen next season on some of the American Circus Corporation circuses that include the Sells-Floto, John Robinson and Hagenbeck-Wallage organizations. The purchase will also probably other trainers with the -combine holdings, Mr. Mugivan and.Dan Odom per- sonally visited the Ringling,. Barnum & Bainey circus at Greensboro, N. C., the closing.stand of the big show, where the purchase was made, The actual price paid for the animals has not been revealed. A peculiar sidelight to the buy is this: When it was learned on the big show that the animals were to be sold, Mabel Stark, formerly with the Al G. Barnes circus, suggested to Mr. Ringling that he get in touch with Mr, Barnes as a possible pur- chaser of the stock. This was done and Barnes responded, In the meantime, Jerry Mugivan had been cut in some way. He out- bid Barnes entirely, with the re- sult that Barnes withdrew. Only the American Circus Corpo- ration and the smaller circuses will feature the trained wild animal act next season,

H-W APPOINTMENTS Chicago, Nov. 11. Jess Atkins, former manager of the Gentry-Patterson Circus, has joined the Hagenbeck- Wallace - or- ganization as assistant to Dan Odom, manager of the show. J. C. Donahue, contracting. agent for the Hagenbeck-Wallace. Circus, has -been appointed general agent of the-H-W Circus to fill the posi- tion left vacant by the recent death of Ed Knupp. Donahue served a number of sea- sens under Mr. Knupp.

Sands On Coast Chicagq, Nov. 11. A. L,.. Sands, contracting agent for the Hagenbeck-Wallace circus, is on the Pacific coast, where he will speng the winter. Whether Mr. Sands. will be with the American Circus Corp. during place Mabel Stark and some of the }.

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Lioness with Toothache Grabs Trainer’s Head Los Angeles, Nov. 11. An enraged lIioness, suffering from a toothache, suddenly and without warning, turned on George Carrosella, tramer, in a: cage at the Seelig Zoo and grabbed the man’s head between her jaws. The trainer managed to loosen the beast’s hold and fight 7t off with a pitchfork. ’ Carrosella suffered severe lacera- tions about the head and face, which necessitated ministering in a local hospital. The lioness, “Queenie” by name, attacked the trainer. some time ago, which resulted in the latier spend- ing two months in a_ hospital.

EXPORTATION REPORT $231,545 in Amusement Devices Sent to Foreign Countries

American makers of amusement park and playground devices have exported, during the nine months ending Sept. 30 of the present year, 1,122,773 of rides and equipment, with a value of $231,545. September. alone reached 121,163 of the devices with a value of $6,811.

BENEFIT FOR FRED BOND Shreveport, La., Nov. 11. A benefit was given by the Morris and Castle shows in the dance pa- vilion at the Louisana State Fair at Shreveport last week for Fred Bond, who is lying with a broken back in St. Mary's Hospital, Min- neapolis. Bond met with his acci- dent at the Minnesota state fair, diving into a shallow tank of water in one of the shows. Dave Morris was business man- ager and netted a large sum for Bond, whose diving days are un- doubtedly over. CIRCUSES Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus Nov. 12; Shreveport, La.; 13, -Alex- andria; 14, Monroe; 15, Eldorado;-17, Hot Springs, Ark.; 18, Pine Bluff; 19, Little Rock, Ark. John Robinson Circus Nov, 12, Jackson, Tenn.; 13, Dyers- burg; 14, Cairo, Ill. (finis). Sells-Floto Circus

Nov. 12, Albany, Ga.; ‘13, Macon; 14, Columbus; 15, Griffin; 17, Mont- gomery, Ala.; 18,- Evergreen; 19, Pensacola, Fla.; 20; Mobile, Ala.; 21, \Gulfport, Miss.; 22-23, New Orleans. Sparks’ Circus Nov. 12, Quincy, Fla.; .13, Talla- hassee; 14, Live Oak; 15, Leesburg;

the 1925’ season has not been an- nounced, 17, St. Petersburg; 18, Tampa; 19, 3gradentown; 20, Bartow; 21, Ar- cadia; 22, Kissimmee; 24, Miami, Fila.

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Chicago, Nov. 11. The Sells-Floto circus is to be equipped with a grandstand for the 1925 season. The addition will make the circus’ more formidable, as well as give the show a big city aspect.

BRADNA’S INDOOR CIRCUS Rochester, N. Y¥., Nov. 11. Fred Bradna, equestrian director of the Ringling, Barnum & Bailey Circus, opened his first indoor Shrine circus here this week. Berta Beeson, Seigrist Troupe, Clark Riders and a number of the Ringling elephants and clowns are among the acts. Miss Beeson, wire artist, into the Hippodrome, shortly. goes New York,

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FOOTBALL By SID SILVERMAN . The Princeton avalanche which it Harvard overshadowed any- ning else eastern football revealed on Saturday. The heighth of tech- c football’ that the Tigers ched in the Cambridge stadium ot only stunned the Crimson team, oaches and partisans, but made the ver enthusiasts rub their eyes or Biisten in’ with amazement. “At best Princeton adherents poked for a close victory, while Tarvard rooters must have been ex- emely confident, as evidenced by he odds which at one time reached »-9 on Harvard. The 34-0 score the worst beating Princeton has nded Harvard in 47 years, and hich came out of. a clear sky, Princeton Gambled ' The key to the Princeton trjumph unquestionably lies in the Tigers’ first play of the game, when, fol- owing the kickoff and with the “be on the Jerseymen’s 21-yard Jine, Slagle hur-ed a pass to Cald- ‘well. That Caldwell dropped the ball was hardly as important as wit was the tipoff that Princeton was in there to gambol early and often, + ‘

besides crystallizing the belief that, “spiritually, everything they had ‘was going into the game. This ‘was demonstrated time and again, but especially during the _ third ‘quarter when, after taking the ball taway from Harvard on the three- yard line, Princeton marched te Harvard’s 15-yard mark without once losing the ball as the period ended. It can hardly be said whether Roper’s underlings trotted forth their full assortment of plays, but t seems doubtful under the circum- stances of success the straightaway Mtactics were enjoying. Princeton's play throughout the game was nothing less than a revelation but a particular bright feature was the ability of the Orange and Black kickers ‘o stand off Harvard's famed boosters, Hammond and Gherke, and even outkick them by a slight margin in the final aver- ages. Princeton- Yale This week Princeton meets Yale, probably the hardest team in the east to bet. Witness the latter’s games against Dartmouth and West Point in which the Blue wag clearly outplayed, but: emerging with tie scores in each instance. Inci- dentally, the Yale team rolled up an impressive score with a mixed team against Maryland, and still rates as an unbeaten eleven. Princeton’s pro..vects are bright on the strength of the confidence last week’s over- whelming victory will instill, the “break” of being able to withdraw first string men against Harvard and the excellent physical condi- tion of the men. Anyway, at all it looks like a terrific - game in the Palmer Stadium this Saturday, perhaps the best game of the year in the east, with the Tigers sustuining suffi- cient altitude to top their ancient rival as the originators of the motto, “A team that won't be beat, can’t be beat.” Other Games Pennsylvania’s close call with Georgetown augers none too well for a clean slate with Penn State to be met this week. State sub- PEARL NECKLACE rs INDESTRUCTIBLE

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dued Carnegie Tech. 22-7 and is evidently in the throes of something pertaining to a comeback -Penn is assuredly in for a strenuous after- noon and although a logical fav- orite, the unrushing Nittany Lions look to be ultimate winners. The best chance of an upset hovers over the Dartmouth-Cornell strife scheduled for the Polo Grounds. Dobie’s Dolefuls have evidently snapped to, and 91 points is a sizeable score to rumup against a team of cripples. _ Dartmouth should win, but it must be taken into account the Green had waded through: a trying schedule. to the point where there is a_ possible chance of the team being over- footballed, while the Itahacans have been improving ever since the Rutgers game. On the other hand Cornell is the Hanoverians’ yearly objective and the New Hampshire contingent will hold back nothing in bidding for victory. However. with a two weeks’ rest since play- ing Brown the Dartmouth contin- gent has every reason to be in good shape and finish in front. Cadets—Columbia The Cadets in meeting Columbia will hardly find the afternoon a bore. Past performancés point tuo the Soldiers’ stalwart line as a means of stopping Koppisch. Co- lumbia will hardly be able to retal- iate by consiantly being able to halt Wilson, Wood and Gilmore, so it_should be the Army triumphant at the end of the afternoon. There is hardly any choice he- tween Pittsburgh and W. & J. other than Pitt indicates itself as another Pennsylvania team that is finding itself after a retarded start and is worthy of an even choice, although W. & J. should win, according to the “dope.” Harvard,ias much prestige to recover following the Princeton iJandslide, but meets in Brown a team that has four times been beaten this season. It’s not plaus- ible that Fisher or the Crimson squad will bow twice in succession and the punishment the Providence : outfit has taken this fall will count against them. Harvard has still a team up there and the determina- tion with which they will work in readying for Yale prophesises that Brown will be the first to feel the vehement aftermath of the matinee with Princeton, Notre Dame-WNebraska Notre Dame faces Nebraska, a team that beat Rockne’s eleven .ast year 14-7 and should te a de- cisive winner .against the Corn- ‘ huskers, who succumbed in their first two games. Last Saturday’s Surprises

| 4 Leonard Hicks, Returning to last Saturday's | gridiron history, other peculiarities !narrate Lafayette’s 43—7 surren- ;der to Rutgers. Sither Lafayette is a vastly overrated team or the |Penn game must have broken the Eastonians’ spirit. West Virginia- | Wesleyan’s 7—3 triumph over Syra- recuse marked the definite passing of all hope for top honors upstate ane carried on the tradition that Meehan’s Salt City eleven invari- ably folds up at some point during the season. Syracuse’s main -fault, according to reports, was lack of a diversified offensive. An old story within the Archbold Stadium since Meehan’s ascendency to the charge

|} de affaires. Holy Cross’ ability to hold Le- | high to a 3—2 tie was another sur- prise of the day in a season that) ‘has been top heavy :n no-decision | scores epee ELECT HICKS PRESIDENT

Rotail price of above $8 & $10 | Let us quete on 100 lots or more | Chicago, Nov. 11. of the theatrical |hotels Grant and Lorraine in this l city, has been elected president of the fashionable Beverly Country Club. Mr. Hicks has been a member of the club bug four years. He is of ihe younger enthusiasts among ‘ts golf players.

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Wash. Wants Army- Navy Football Game

Washington, Nov. 11. Everybody of any promi- nence here is putting forth ef- forts to get the Army-Navy football game in 1925 for Washington. Clark Griffith has offered to further enlarge the American League ball park stadium, although !t now has a capacity of 37,006. Griffith stated he would build this up to 60,000. Secretary of War Weeks is confined at his home with a severe cold, and as his is the “say,” everything is tied up for the present. READYING GARD FOR BIKE RACES + Scheduled from Novem- ber 29 to December 6

The 37th international six-day bike race will be held in Madison Square Garden from Nov. 20 to Dec. 6. Sixteen teams will start. The manager, John Chapman, is quoted as saying he will pair the 16 teams, dividing up the Continent riders with the Americans. If quoted correctly Chapman can strings, for at least two of the American stars are on record as re- fusing to accept foreigners of un- preven ability for partner merely to eater to the foreign element in Greater New York. It is known the Garden manage- ment is keen to have Alf Goulet accept Georgette the Italian rider as a partner for the coming grind, with Goulet expressing a preference for any of the Americans, with Tony Bachman his pick. Goulet is entitled to a strong part- ner and not a hand-picked one who may or may not measure up. Last year Georgette rode well in the race, but Goulet, paired with Grenda, had the race sewed up until his partner fell and broke his collarbone on the last day. Goulet has been riding for 13 years, and until last season when he rode against his physician’s erders was the all-around champion of the world. He has been one of the marvels of the game and a great “draw,” because he always gave his best. A few years ago he was paired with Maurice Brocco, a fair rider. Goulet did himself irreparable harm in that race trying to cover up the deficiencies of his partner. It was months before he regained his form after the effort he had to make, merely to swell the gate receipts and draw out Brocco’s countrymen. Goulet receives $1,000 a day for riding in the six-day race in addi- tion to a chance at the prize money. His presence always insures the at- tendance of the best element among the native bike fans, many of whom went twice weekly last season to watch their favorite perform at the outdoor saucer of the New York Velodrome. This element will not stand for their favorite being sacri- ficed for financial rewards and will stay away from the coming Garden race unless he and the rest of the American riders are given partners of | merit regardless fo the czarlike at- titude of the Cycling Association.

Sande Leaves Hospital Ear] Sande, noted jockey, injured last summer in an accident at the race course at Saratoga Springs, N. Y¥., was discharged from Roose- velt Hospital last Thursday. Sande has been under the care of Dr. James I. Russell, 37 East 6ist street. After the accident, Sande received the attention of Dr. Cary T. Grayson. He was immediately taken to the Saratoga Hospital and subsequently removed to Roosevelt Hospital. Sande, while at the hospital, has always been confident of riding again. When he left the hospital he expressed to the phys:cians and nurses that he would t« riding Sin- clair’s horses next season. He left to go to the home of friends in this city.

-the first Wednesday get ready to loosen up the purse-. HEAVYWEIGHT By Jack There. were two boxing cards at Madison Square Garden last week, night being designed as elimination trials of heavyweights, while Friday night was for contending lightweights, with a match with Benny Leonard in the offing for the winner. Wednesday’s session consisted for six bouts, all being limited to six rounds. The big fellows elimi- nated each other with expected celerity, there being three knock- outs. It was the cheapest admis- sion fight show at the Garden since Tex Rickard stepped in, $2.20 being the top. Montgomery Shows Form The only likely material for a match with Firpo was saved for the final contest when Romero Ro- jas of Chile met Sully Montgomery of Texas, the decision being a draw. Monty is a promising prospect, a powerful, intelligent boxer with a rare wallop. His back is remark- ably muscled and his entire 204 pounds spell strength. Montgomery played football on the Center Col- lege team, which was respected by the biggest elevens in the East. The gallery yelled for a touchdown, which didn’t happen, but Sully served out at least one thrill by landing a staggering right just be- fore the bell in the fourth round. Rojas was woozy looking for his cor- ner. Properly groomed, Montgom- ery figures to climb close to the ti- tle within a year or two. Rojas is no easy pickings. The South ———————

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arrived last season, but recently has beaten some fairly good men, including Jack Sharkey, rated as the next champion by Bostonians until knocked out by Romero. Sully so consistently tied up Romero in the clinches that the man from the other side of the Equator raged through the final rounds, Leo Gates stopped Jim Slimmer, the referee halting the event in the fifth round. Jimmy was unable to defend himself. Whoever dug him up for the semi-windup must have been celebrating. - Sandy Siefert of Pittsburgh, who danced around a la Harry Greb, won from Charlie Potash, a Philadelphia marine, with an unqualifiedly determined chin Miquel Ferrara of Argentina knocked out George Erntioch of White Plains in the fourth round, Erntioch hit the canvas four times, and being too dazed to wait for a count, so the referee again rung down the curtain. Alex Sclair, from uptown somewhere, defeated Danny Bright of England. Bright was just a target. Both missed rights enough to knock out three cham- pions. Bob Wallit, known as the fighting cop, fell on his ear from a right hander sent by Dan Lever in the second round. It was the opener. Lever had taken a nine count in the first session, so the crowd liked the event. It ‘ts said Wallit resigned from the New York detective force in the hope of fight- ing Dempsey. He went down four times and is a probable candidate

American started wrong when he for his old job.

Animal Trainers Warned A boxing kangaroo and five col- lie dogs that appear in the “Green- wich Village Follies” were given some attention last week by Chief Agent Harry Moran, of the Humane Society. Moran procured a summons from Magistrate Levine, in ‘the West Side ,Court, charging Harry Collins and Jed Brady, custodians of the animals, with keeping un- clean quarters for the pets at 610 West 46th street. In obtaining the summons, the agent charged the animals’ quar- ters were unsanitary. Collins told the magistrate that he had the animals for a long time, and appeared on many circuits. He said that he gave the animals every attention. On the promise to keep their quarters clean, the court freed the men,

“OSTRICH” MISSES WIFE Los Angeles, Nov. 11. The police of this territory are searching for Mre. E. E. Simpson, wife of the “human _ ostrich,” in the carnival business. Simpson, whose specialty is the mastication of broken glass, razor blades and nails, reported to the police his wife has been missing for three weeks, and that he suspects foul play. She was last seen at Phoenix, Ariz., and came to Los Angeles, according to her husband, to fix up their home. She was also with car- nivals.

Park Stock Saleable Los Angeles, Nov. 11. The state corporation department has granted permission to the Santa Monica Exposition, Inc., to sell $3,000,000 in stock for the purpose of erecting an amusement park to be known as Luna Park. The site is that of the present Seelig Zoo and covers 25 acres. The corporation is capitalized at $6,000,000.

Kennedy Shows South Chicago, Nov. 11, Con T. Kennedy’s shows will con- tinue through the south this winter. traveling as a 20-car outfit. It will enlarge in the spring to its usual 25-car size. The Kennedy shows had their biggest season at the Cotton Palace, Waco, Texas, this year. Continuous fair weather brought out immense crowds, Mugivan-Bowers Now Circus Managers De Luxe Chicago, Nov. 11. Sam Dill will manage the John Robinson Circus during the 1925 season. Dan Odom managed that unit for the past two seasons, but will remain with the Hagenbeck- Wallace organization, which he re- cently joined, Placing Dill in a managerial ca- pacity leaves Jerry Mugivan and Bert Bowers free during the com- ing season. They will either travel between the shows or go abroad, according to a rumor. In any case it will release both veterans from road duty, as all three of their circuses now have managers. Mrs. Jerry Mugivan haar recov- ered from the illness that kept her confined in a Chicago hospital. She has returned to her home in Peru, Ind.

NO SHAKEUP FOR N. Y. Syracuse, Nov. 11. In spite of the fact that Seymour Lowman of Elmira, Meutenant- governor-elect, becomes president of the New York State Fair Com- mission, replacing Lieut. Gov. Lunn, no shakeup is likely in the ‘air ad- ministration. J. Dan Ackerman will remain as secretary and Edward Shanahan ag treasurer. The terr: of Freé@ RB. Parker as commissioner expire Feb. 21, 1926, during the comint term of Governor Smith, but ths chances are he will be re-named. Parker is in charge of attractions and amusements. TIGHTS © Silk Opera Hose and Stockings

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-gonations, perhaps with two or a 4 : = . 2 : oe =? as b a 4 4 # ” 3 ; a AB ee acts OS A i ees en ON ee gs 5 Z, a ¥ 4 as ee = we . reo i - ': 8ID HALL’S SYNCOPATORS (8) 23 Mins.; Full Stage Bth Ave. : An idea in this Sid Hall Orches- tra is hidden or smothered through routine. The Hall bunch of mu- gicians gives imitations or imper- gonations of other bands, White- man’s, Lopez’ and Ted Lewis’. That is an idea and all new. Yet Mr. Hall places these three imitations right in the center of the turn, opening ordinarily and closing con- ventionally. That leaves his best and only recommending bit lost for the value it should have. The impersonations shuuld either close the act or perhaps become the entire act. Each impersonation is not only of the other leaders named, (these by Hall himself, to mustache of Whiteman’s and style, with Lewis’ plug hat), but the im- personations are of the other mu- gical organizations themselves, in their music. + The more famed bands, without expressing an opinion on quality in any way, have distinctive char- acteristics in their music, from the softness of the Whiteman brand to the volume at times of Lopez, and even unto the crescendo piccolo of Lewis’. These are all caught by the Hall band, and remarkably well, g0 well one accustomed to the mu- sic of the bands impersonated will ; easily recognize the music of each as played by Hall's. Where the imitated bands are not so well known, so much the better. An oddity here is that Hall's combination seems to play better when impersonating than it does as just Hall's. To become a full act of imper- three numbers to break into be- tween (rather than to impersonate in a row) Hall should play two or more numbers by each of the other bands, include more impersonations if he wants to, and blame even:his own numbers on some other band, making the turn complete with imi- tations. This is the best of the Hall act and the possibility of it. As a straight act by itself, Hall's, as seen at the 5th Ave., doesn’t excel, but as an imitating band and the first (really the best novelty in bands since the novelty commenced to fade through so many) Hall's would stand up in a class by itself. It may have been that Hall was discouraged through want of en- couragement on the imitation thing or he doesn’t know what he has got, or the idea didn’t become out- standing through the manner in which Hall placed it in the act. But it’s there. This is a second New Act review on this band. It was caught in August when at the 8ist Street but Variety's reviewer of that week (who knows much more technically of pop orchestras—and is also a much better dancer to the jazz stuff) appeared to muff the imper- sonating stunt, looking upon it as incidental to the act instead of the novelty it is. Sime. STROEBEL and MARTENS Perch Act 7 Mins.; Three (interior) State Two men. First offer a -littie CHARLES KELLOG Nature Singer 23 Mins.; Full (Special) Hippodrome Mr. Kellog is a Victor recording artist, claiming to be the only hu- man being to sing bird songs, which he asserts is a “gift” and not an “accomplishment.” It is a return in vaudeville for him. A An elderly man, with white hair, Mr. Kellog presents an imposing appearance in woodcraft attire and makes no superfluous introductory speeches before going immediately to work. His claim is that he sings from the throat and not from the mouth or through the teeth. It sounds very similar to whistling and in many ways is similar to the bird mimicking of others. However, the most interesting demonstration is the manner in which a gas flame is handled with- in a glass tube by sound. Mr. Kel- log alleges to be against all rufes of physics in one of the experi- ments, but it is unquestionably true that the flame reacts to his highly pitched voice. The only doubt appears in the flame, also gyrating at the sound of his voice. He extinguishes it by singing with the vibration caused by the speak- ing voice unexplained. Another insertion of more than passing interest is the igniting of a piece of wood without a match. Using the primitive method of rub- bing sticks together, Mr. Kellog ex- plains as he proceeds, and it holds. Numerous off-stage phonographs revolved as many records made by Mr. Kellog for a woodland effect at the finish, while the theatre gave him him about eight girls costumed as various specie of birds. The act is a novelty and a suit- able one for any house in the coun- try. Mr.. Kellog’s composure, de- livery and appearance will see him through at any point, to say nothing of his “gift.” Opening intermission here, he was cordially received upon his en- trance and ex‘itted to’a definite response. Skig. EVANS, MERO AND EVANS Songs and Talk 12 Mins.; One Athambra Three young chaps from the West in a novelty singing and talking idea, entitled “Bits of Mark Twain.” The trio are in character cos- tumed as Huckleberry Finn (Eddie Mero), Tom Sawyer (Chuck Evans) and “Billy” the Kid (Frank Evans). Opening with introductory med- ley they have a comedy bit when Huck induces Billy to smoke his corn cob pipe. The latter becomes deathly sick and takes several falls. The other two boys frightened try to plocate him by giving him some of their boyish treasurés, all of: which Billy accepts, but refuses to recover until he is once again of- fered the pipe when he snaps out of it pronto. A blues, with a parodied patter verse to fit the characters and an- other all sung in fair close harmony formation, concluded a very good novelty singing turn for the inter- equilibristic stuff and then go to 2 suspended perch, where the; work | on it together. Instead of tne old mediate houses, or an early spot on the big-time bills. Con, manner of an understander holding | ZENA KEEFE (1) the pole while the other balances | Song, Dance, Comedy atop it, these men execute a series of holds and foot-balances simul- taneously. For the closing stunts, a separate staff is used. One man re- mains on the longer perch and holds the other pole, with the smaller man performing on it. For the finish, the smaller perch is held in the teeth of one man, while the other man, head down- ward, does a whirl. Very effective and a trick that looks dangerous. Mark. ODEO ‘5 Mins.; Full (Special) Sist St. Foreign importation billed as “Odeo, with hie wonder head.” The “head” is principally a mammoth figure with a flexible face that smirks, winks, frowns, smiles and protrudes its tongue. With the head at the rear of the stage, the setting was evidently geome sort of a studio, with the house chorus impersonating dolls coming to life as the artist falls asleep. The giris cavort uninterest- ingly before the face. The presentation wae meaningless in opening the show at this house last week despite the special stag- ing. ~2 ; ‘The “head” doesn’t look to have ‘a* chance in vaudeville, but might be successfully included in a Broad- Way revue as an “effect.” Skig. i atin ses irr i= Mins. One (Special) Keith’s Rivera, Brooklyn Zena Keefe, from pictures, is as- sisted by Jesse Greer, formerly pianist for female “singles.” Miss Keefe, for a film star, is surprisingly staple for vaudeville. She is intro- duced by a few minutes of film ex- cerpte from former screen successes, captioned as “The Heroive of 1,000 Dramas.” Her opening number discloses her in nice voice. She assures the au- dience that she has left her studio in California and will not bore them with the usual “inside on the movies” talk, because they prob- ably know more about it than she. A bit with Greer has the pianist purposely fumbling his lines, Miss Keefe urging him to stick to the piano playing hereafter. Another special number and then Greer’s in- sistence that she should dance has her doing a neat tap dance that is a surprise for a picture celebrity. It’s all to the vaudeville and could be saved for the farewell punch, al- though it. clinches the impression. A “kiss number,” with Greer, a begoggled, shy sort of a chap that fits the picture, clicked. A rag number, “From Now On,” concinded. It’s a classy little turn for the intermediary, worthy of featuring and toplining. It requires but lit- tle else for really fast company. ‘ Abel. rere — aoe - a CHARLES PURCELL (1) Songs 19 Mins.; One again. Mr. Purcell audience, although perhaps both have been tested out in “the Broad- way shows” Mr. Purcell reminds his listeners he has been with. The first missing comedy point is about the soused husband who re- turned home at 6 a. m. ready -to apologize to his wife, but found she was still out. - Upon her return, when he asked his wife, “Where have you been?” she answered, “It's a lie.” If that’s musical comedy’s opinion of vaudeville, the opinion may be revised with safety. ° Another is Mr. Purcell’s explana- tion that grand operas are sung over here in foreign languages, whereas he believes they would be as much preferred in English. Therefore, he will sing an aria in Italian and follow in English. This he does, doing “Dear Lady, Let Me Believe” in straightaway Italian and operatic, whilst immediately after he makes the English version jazzy with dance steps, an attempt at comedy that must fail through his introduction of the plan having been seriously delivered. Another erroneous opinion of a vaudeville audience. One could almost believe from Mr. Purcell’s act he has been a featured juvenile in musical tom- edy ever since he entered the show business. . ‘His best and about the only bit the Fifth Avenue audience rose to was a number, semi-recitative, “My Kid.” His introduction was of him- self, what he has been in and what he has sung in “Broadway shows.” It was not conducive to an enlist- ment of encouragement from the front. Mr. Purcell’s likeable personality would win him many admirers among vaudeville fans, especially the women, but he will have a struggle with this act to attain that. It appears that Mr. Purcell should rearrange the turn with necessary deletions and additions. Sime. LES PEIRROTTYS Acrobatic Comedians 12 Mins.; Full Stage Athambra Les Peirrottys are an imported European turn and not the two-act Les Perrottys playing the small- time circuits in this country. The comedian-acrobatic member has unusual powers of dislocation, and can fold up his legs like an ac- cordian, giving the appearance of a legless man. In this fashion he does hand stands and hand-to-hand routines with his partner which look novel and flashy. A comedy bit is the comic im- itating a hen, not particularly new but effective through the faithful imitation and impromtu manner of insertion. A waltz on his hands and some body balancing, supported by his male partner in risley po- sition, and some lifts from a hand- | té-leg formation, with his legs fin the “legless” dislocation, concluded a good acrobatic novelty. Con, DONNELLY and SMITH Piano and Songs 14 Mins.; One Two clean cut, good looking chaps opening in tuxedos and gray fedoras for an. introduction double with the lyrics and parody on a pop song of not recent vintage. A solo, pop by one was applauded for the delivery, fol- lowing the other pianologued, get- ting it across satisfactorily. Another double was a long med- ley of parodied, new and wld songs around the “days of long ago ana now” idea. The act is a conventionally rou- tined early spotter for the interme- diate houses. With material thie pair should go higher. They have pleasing voices and the other neces- sary assets. Con. PABLO DE SARTO and SERGE! BARSUKOV Violin and Piano 11 Mins.; One 5th Ave. Two-man concert act. Both are in the Valentino Spanish style of costuming. Each is accomplished in his respective field. De Sarto is the violinist and Barsukov the pianist. The alternation of specialties is pleasing and the selections are not too pedante for the grade. Strictly a class turn for an early spot in the better houses. Abel. Charles Purcell is in vaudeville should know his vaudeville much beyond the lines suggested by this turn. He has a couple of comedy points that would not appeal to any vaudeville eee nnn) ; RAE SAMUELS Songs 20 Mins.; One 6 Alhambra Rae Samuels’ 1925 song cycle. is brand new and fits her as well as the stunning basket dress she wears. Billy Tracey and Daniel Dougherty are credited with their authoring.’ Mildred Land is at the piano. Opening with “Have a Good Time While You're Here,” Miss Samuels followed with “See if I Care,” a wise cracking number; “You Never Find Out ’Till You're Married,” an- other wow for her, and a Rube number, the delivery ef which ranks her as the peer of all sing- mg comediennes in the rendition of this type of song. She was forced to encore with “Love Is a Wonderful Thing,” a corking tough comedy number, and on another recall “Midnight Choo Choo Honeymoon.” The latter is a modern pop song and probably released, but sounded special for this “single.” After her second speech she sang a hold-over from last season, “Never Two Time No Time,” a song which has been heard around muchly, but - seemingly brand .pew when coated with the Samuels personality, delivery and artistry. Each one of her songs was round- ly and soundly applauded, the eycle g:ving a very fair idea of her remarkabie versatility, and this without a “Wop” or “Hebrew” song in the singing of which she is sec- ond to no one, In the next to closing position here she scored one of the season’s hits and proved herself one of the sure-fire headliners of vaudeville and as fine an artist in her spe- cialiy as the American stage boasts of. c* Con. ANN LINN and CO. (5) “The Shoe Box Revue” 18 Mins.; One and Three (Special) 81st St. A delightful tabloid revue in three scenes starring Ann Linn, an ac- complished dancer, and featuring Jack, Thompson, dancing juvenile. Four girls, specialty dancers, round out the remainder of the company contributing solo work and doubling in chorus, The piece opens in a.shoe shop with the four. girls introductorying with chorus that brings on Miss Linn for a yocal and dance, with the piece going into a Cohanesque dancing patter scene, with the girls getting in some good buck dancing. Going to “one,” the girls reappear attractively costumed for a matinee girl number. ‘The curtain reveals a stage box, and Miss Linn and Thompson contribute more dancing. Back to “one,” supposedly a scene from the revue which the girls had been witnessing, brings the featured couple on for a well planted double and some nifty stepping by the bunch for a closer. The act contains much of enter- tainment value, and with a little more playing will undoubtedly even off the rough edges visible at this showing. It has speed, several sets of colorful costumes, and has been mounted in good taste. Miss Linn is an acrobatic dancer of exceptional ability, and receives adequate sup- prot from Thompson and the girls. Well liked in fourth spot on this six act bill. Edba. FRANKLIN ROCKET Dancing 9 Mins.; Full (Special) 58th St. Awkward to an extreme, the coupls 4ance as amateurs who have een sn ¥jected to district flattery, iand nave fallen for it. Whirling is che main reliance, with the endur- ance of the boy to be considered, as his partner is no lightweight. Be- tween the two twirl insertions the youth announces an imitation of George Primrose and the verbalizing is on a par. Strictly for the -smallest houses, if any. Skig. and CATHLYN | ‘ARTHUR and DARLING Acrobatic, Song, Dance 8 Mins.; Full Stage (Special Setting) 5th Ave. ° The male contortionist in frog simulation is novelly backed up by an elaborate woodland set. The bird calls and a romping girl makes for a pretty w‘iderness backround. The frog is discovered behind a prop tree stump. His contortive feats are unique. The woman also essays a toe dance and song. Closed nicely here. RAYMOND and KAUFMAN Songs and Talk 12 Mins.; One American Roof mon and Schram and Kaufman og Kaufman and Smith. The be combination is a happy one, as it of the slightly soused style in Kauf.. man and a straight, with a good’ sense of comedy values in his part. ' ner. : It is not the talk the men. shine in particularly, although thig is the fault of the meterial. The singing is what made them an out. standing hit on the Roof. Both have good voices and the harmony is just right for the pop stuff. They. do a comic number in superlative fashion and finish with a deftly ar-. ranged medley that held a score of real laughs. The talk would be improved :f such gags as the “anniversary” story and “he who laughs last is a @arn fool for waiting so long” were replaced by stuff not heard so fre. — quently. The turn carries a thread of an idea in having the straight worked up into funnier Gialog than — However, the vocal work, person-_ alities and showmanship make it a. very enjoyable turn of its kind and the future beckons promisingly. MOORE, MILLER, PETERSON and CO. (6) Instrumental, Singing and Dancing 17 Mins.; Full Stage American Roof : A well constructed and peppy flash act with show-stopping qual-: ties for. the three-a-day and mora than a slight bid at the better houses. . Moore, Miller and Peter- son are two men and a woman, with the boys remarkably good hoofersa and the woman offering chiefly the sweetest pair of lower limbs ever to make the musicians crane their necks. The trio is augmented by Jack Linton’s Cadets, a six-piece outfit with plenty of dash and abil- ity at the jazzics. The band is dressed like West Pointers, apparently a noveity, and make a decidedly smart appearance, They go through the routine with military precision, saluting smartly when bowing and carrying out the illusion’ in all other ways except their faces, which are typical mu- sician’s physiognomies, but not at all mad looking at that. The lead- er is the saxophonist, a good one, too, and he wears sergeant’s stripes to show his authority. The two male dancers do a soft- shoe waltz and a double jazz dance that are both~ expert. The _ girl sings a bit and dances, too, but no one pays much attention to her work when she wears her skirts short, which fortunately is most the time, A “Spanish Blues” number, done to the accompaniment of the ban- joist of the orchestra, who has donned Castillian garb specially for the song, is probably her best. On the other hand, the Bowery stuff has been done to long-siffere- ing death. If the act is to hit the big-time, where it ‘belongs, this should come out for something more original. “GOTHAM ROAMERS” (12) Band, Song and Dance 15 Mins.; Three (special) Keith’s Rivera, Brooklyn This band turn crowds a surpris- ing amount of material into its 15 minutes. It is more than the aver- age band act, however. It has three girls supplementing the nine musi- cians and one of the saxophonists is a corking specialty hoofer, as evidenced in a song and dance. In fact, it is possible he is faking at the reel instrumert just for the ef- fect. A drop in “one” has a stereopti- can effect of winging birds to intro- duce the “Follow the Swallow” pop rendition. In “three,” a black patent-leather drop with white stripes makes a striking background for the band’s work. The orchestra co.sistes of three suxes, piano, banjo, tuba, trumpet, trombone and drums. “It Had to Be You” has‘a gilded cage setpiece disclosed after the parting of the curtains with the girl doing a toe ballet jazz. A sister team in “kid’ costume duets a “Rock-A- Bye” number on a go-cart. “March of the Siamese” introduces a manni- kin solo followed by “Sally Lou,” an ensemble number. “Dandy and Belle” is duetted by the sister team in ante-bellum cos- tuming. Another band solo leads into a snappy finale. With vaudeville having seen all sorts and conditions of band acts, this shapes up as a smart inter- Abel. mediary turn, Abel. Vb cH Raymond was formerly of e.! ; brings together a capable comedian; - about to marry the girl the comic — has just divorced. This might be — at present, ‘é Quite a lo week's Paiac ergs and 1 am. tem therwise ; “pill for -_ “program at 11 sharp. Not many night, perha downstairs. return date, Howards ar jong tonne ey A from Sh Herman Tir holler on tt ‘although H¢« > Palace was sons.” | The Luste and ong swiftly, alsc out of the b eae toe tered d Howard, N Sammy Tit ' closing the ' double and gtretch of 3 _ Monday | ; hearsal tir | veloped an soning, app trouble; ne it was ard ; in couldn't gave Samn it. Meanw upstairs in with Her Sammy wW started re! act and ga as the nig trace of i what attac knows him cret well | And the act, despit eontained One of Wi of the late scene, ang Side acto Lauder sin ily.” Eug excellent : Willie can Willie cz the Shube: never brot ' the Howa! remaining If Willie | bids from a surprise former 0 rang¢e-—-or voice, a © elsewhere business. Perhaps shows Lro vaudeville before th: those, but have mad vilie card, in the sti what the Eddie Car bigger tha Plains th boys are | duction f are other: for the § and there to regret The Sh ville in t season toa ment two 7 might ha Shuberts the Wint: be done, | The T ; to Shubk They we only is i Palace t} four act: Shubert Watts, o tion in t] Which tion whe to vaude many va recogniz vaudevil of unqu having | the Hov same bi other tv to follo At that two-act and the prove it over, ¢ action. The \ No. 3 : the mat changes Watts i as a da his stra Watts ence, al flip rer their he The | a vaud

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PALACE Quite a lot of brothers on this week's Palace Bill; Howards, Tim- pergs and Lusters. A lonely sister teotherwise a pretty fairly balanced ‘pill for entertainment and a short rogram as Palace shows run. ‘Opened at 8.12 (overture) and closed 1 sharp. ot ot many vacant seats Monday night, perhaps 10 empty box seats downstairs. That's a tribute to the return date, and a quick one, the Howards are “making. Of course Cecil Lean and Cleo Mayfield may say they are there, and they are, also from Shubert productions. while Herman Timberg is apt to make a holler on the eredit line for draw, although Herman when last at the > Palace was No. 2, for “internal rea- ” sorhe Luster Brothers are acrobats benders, opening the show, and ray, also neatly, which let them out of the brotherly jam. The brotherly jam thereafter cen- | between Willie and Eugene | staward, No. 5, and Herman and Sammy Timberg with “Rebellion,” closing the performance with their double and production acts for a ' stretch of 37 minutes in all. Monday morning just about re- " hearsal time Sammy Timberg de- _ veloped an attack-~of ptomaine poi- | soning, appendicitis or some stomach trouble; ne didn’t seem certain what it was ard a couple of doctors caHed in couldn’t find out. The doctors gave Sammy medicine and he took it. Meanwhile he was on a lounge upstairs in a Palace building office with Herman finally’ reporting Sammy would appear, Sammy started rehearsing the/ production act and gave the afternoon as well as the night performance without trace of iliness, No one yet knows what attacked Sammy, and if he knows himself, he has kept his se- cret well And the Howurds were a riot. The act, despite the short return date, eontained plenty of new material. One of Willie’s impersonations was of the late Frank Bacon in the court scene, and another of a Yiddish East impersonating Harry Lauder singing “Safest -in the Fam- ily.” Eugene Howard is his usual excellent straight and singer, but Willie can sing, too. : Willie can do a lot of things that the Shubert storehouse shows have never brought out. It’s understood 'the Howards have but this season remaining of their Shubert contract. If Willie Howard does not receive bids from other producers it will be a surprise, for here’s a great pe- former of apparently unlimited range—-or versatility—und with a} voice, a combination that does not elsewhere exist in American show business. Perhaps the Shubert storehouse shows Lrought the Howards bvack to vaudeville at $2,500 for a few weeks before they go out in another of those, but while the three S’s may have made Wiilie Howard a vaude- vilie card, they have kept him buried in the sticks, something similar to what the Shuberts tried to do with Eddie Cantor, and missed. Jolson is bizger than any manager, which ex- Plains that, while even the arx boys are going to get a regular’pro- duction for next season—and there are others. _Many may be thankful for the Shubert st@rehouse shows, and there are many who may live to regret them. The Shuberts played their vaude- ville in the Winter Garden for one season to save the $300,000 invest- ment two musical productions there might have cost. It will cost the Shuberts another $300,000 to bring the Winter Garden back, if that can be done, even with Jolson. The Timbergs are no strangers to Shubert management, either. They were with a eunuch. So not only is it a brotherly show at the Palace this week, but there are also four acts out of the nine of the Shubert tinge. The fourth is James Watts, often in a Shubert -produc- tion in the past. Which still leaves open the ques- tion whether it is better to stick to vaudeville or the Shuberts, for many vaudevillians say they are not recognized properly remaining in vaudeville, while here are instances of unquestioned recognition after having been with the Shuberts. The Timbergs have a new two- act, talking and music, with Her- man imberg also going in the “Regemption” turn for the first time thif week. The Timbergs following the Howards as a two-act on the same bill were handicapped as any other two-man comedy turn trying to follow them would have been. At that, however, the Timbergs’ two-act stuff didn’t sound fancy and there’s plenty of room to im-

prove it. The production turn got over, closing, through its fast action. The Watts act was moved up to No. 3 at night, having closed at the matinee. Other slight program changes were made for the evening. Watts is doing his travesty dance as a dame, also some talking with his straight man (unprogrammed). Watts amuses a vaudeville audi- ence, although some of his fly and flip remarks keep on flying over their heads. The Lean-Mayfield act must be a vaudeville classic. Perhaps it’s

Lean’s personality and dentifrice smile or Miss Mayfield’s beauty, but they do some back and often, with- out much effort evident in material. Miss Mayfield’s gowns were built by Harry Collins, according to the program. Accordingly Mr. Collins could have made the gown for Mr. Watts, but Mr. Watts didn’t say so in his billing. Anyway the Palace program has a special advertising section handled expertly, it seems, by the program’s new director, Elmer Rogers. The urbane Mr. Rogers may have been too busy “cutting” Monday to have caught the credit line, but vaudeville had better look out for the credits. In musical cemedy you can find out who gave away parts of the equip- ment or furnished material at re- duced prices for nothing but read- ing the itemized list of “credits.” That's known as making a produc- tion on promises, and if the show builders get nothing else out of it often they get their names on the program. " Mr. Lean, now that the baseball season is over and football can draw up to $0,000 or as many as a stadium can hold to a game, might have his baseball song rewritten to fit football. And also, as a gentle suggestion, the “fat wife’ number should go out. It’s all right, per- fectly clean and holds comedy, but it must be terrifically embarrassing to a woman slightly or more stout who may be in front with her hus- band. Many a guy could use the song for an excuse. Otherwise Mr. Lean and Miss Mayfield do please and because they have class. Class in vaudeville is equivalent to charm in the legittmate. The Thomas F. Swift skit, ‘‘The Gob,” did well closing the first half. It’s all Swift with a company of four, three of whom are girls. The third repetition somehow wears out and but two of the girls would shorten the turn, making it snap- pier. The scheme of the playlet is funny and Swift must do the rest, though the scheme does the most. Ann Gray was No. 4 with her harp and songs, a nice looking turn in “one” but on a large stage at the Palace. No. 2 held the Corelli Sisters, singers and harmonists, both brunettes and “class” singers with piano} not away from the cus- tomary routine of these rapidly de- veloping Kouns and Ponselles. A special slide was employed to commeorate Armistice Day with a timely injunction for Peace Forever. Sime. AMERICAN ROOF Uneven vaudeville at the roof first half this week, keeping the cug- tomers alternating cheers and yawns. Business Monday night was weak, particularly on the upper lid. The gang groaned at the introduc- tion of a harp, kidded the esthetic dances and raiséd so much Hail Columbia at other times that Nat | Nazarro, Jr., was forced to request in hardly gentle tones something about letting the entertainment take place on the stage. Nazarro, more than assisted by his versatile darky duo, Buck and Bubbles, swept everything before him next to closing. Nat’s im- promptu eracks were often too wise for this audience, but the hoofing of Bubbles, the piano work of Buck and the gleaming personalities of all three cannot fail to impress anybody. Three encores with the last one a furiously paced snatch of “Charleston” by the agile Bub- bles were in order, and even after that there could have been for more. The only other outstanding plause hit went to Raymond and Kaufman (New Acts), third, two men whose talk wasn’t always top- notch but who sang their way into immediate favor. They were fol- lowed by Adelaide Bell and Co. fn a spot that begged for flash of some kind but that only held Miss Bell (formerly of Grazer and Bell) and a male pianist. ap- After intermission Philbrick and Devoe started promisingly but ended their turn quietly. This mixed couple has been around for some time. The man’s talent as a comedian and his partner’s as a feeder is unquestionably there. But, in spite of two or three very funny ideas, their act doesn’t average in comie moments and the closing number is particularly weak. Cortez and Ryan, second, are an- other team seemingly suffering from the wrong sort of routine. The harp is not the instrument to use for jazz and if it must be intro- duced one slightly better class num- ber should be played. The woman’s imitations ean get by, providing only the audience has never seen the originals, and the other two songs used are either old or un- becoming to her style. One bow at this performance. The bill ran seven acts instead of the usual eight with the Mann Brothers opening smartly on the wire and Oscar Martin and Co. closing with exceptionally good acrobatic balancing. “Captain Blood” was the film. room | HIPPODROME Only 10 acts at the Hip this week, one less than usual, with the weight fairly well distributed. Not an over- abundance of comedy, and De Haven and Nice thereby enhanced their value in the first half, while Gaston Palmer clicked nicely in the latter portion for the same reason. Other- wise it was straightaway vaudeville, with the house upholding its reputa- tion of not being a theatre tending to sponsor applause. Sophie .Tucker, Madame and all, swept clean in doing 25 minutes and seven numbers. The madame’s fast delivery wasn’t any too audible in the rear of the lower floor, although a semi-ballad registered clearly and for full effect. The songstress has seemingly remained unaffected by her Broadway revue sojourn, and skipped the piano medley of her two boys to make way for a 16-year-old violinist (age so announced), who fiddled ozice and abruptly left. Fair enough, at that. - Be Haven and Nice and Frank Farnum broke into a number of rou- tine long enough to garner a few laughs, while the manner in which the madame is leading up to her songs continues to be an outstanding point in her favor. Soph was “in” at this house Monday night as soon as she started. In the earlier half Charles Purcell about paralleled any other acféom- plishment when adhering to his for- ley from past musicals. Going on to sing three more ditties Furcell regularly scored, and although the response listened as somewhat light in texture, that can’t fairly be judged a criterion within such por- tals as these. The Picchani Troupe gave the gun for the evening, trailed by the Texas Four, quartet, who took off nicely with a singing ensemble, but seem- ingly died away when going out after comedy. The total result hardly ap- proached the results other acts have achieved in the same spot, albeit the position is acknowledged to be the most difficult to fill at the Hip. Takka Takka is evidently wearing more clothes. than previous. The oriental setting and staging continue to be eye-filling, and, while the se- quence cannot be said to build up to an enthusiastic response, it’s in- teresting, as evidenced by the quie- tude of the patrons during the run- ning time. The act appears to be especially well suited on this stage, and, should there be a doubt when the turn leaves to fulfill other en- gagements, the remedy logically lies with Takka Takka herself, who, un- der those circumstances, might be permitted more freedom in move- ments. Charles Kellogg (New Acts) fol- lowed the Fables film, which in turn was preceded by a brief organ solo from Frederick Kinsley, who seem- ingly is securing better results from the instrument than some of the organists in the local picture houses. Gaston Palmer was No. & Adher- ing very much to his former sched- ule, the juggler kidded his way to fair success, and at least held all the attention there was to be gained. Frick, Pope and Gerner, on ice, closed. Assisted by the chorus, the proverbial winter setting was in vogue before which the maneuvers on the steel runners made an at- tractive appearance. Gerner at- tended to the jumping, while Miss Pope and Frick confined themselves to figure skating. The act was a picturesque termination. Bkig. 5TH AVE. The Fifth Ave. “Folly Girls” mon- opolize the three sheets in the neighborhood as the week’s feature. It’s a new edition of the gals, rou- tined by Earl Lindsay, only nine of the advertised 10 appearing. They are a hikely bunch of youngsters and made a favorable impression with their one big number in the fourth hole, an audience song idea. Virginia Franks led the octet, all proficient tap dancers. The Four Casting Stars achieved the unusual of stopping the show in the opening position. The quar- tet does some flashy casting work | and doubtlessy merited this extraor- | dinary approbation, but the house | also evidenced an exceptional streak | | of stubbornness. 3ecause the lights were doused too quickly, they re- fused to be halted by the fact the No. 2 turn was already on. As a »result Pablo de Sarto and Sergei Barsukov «(New Acts) had to exit to make way for another bend and | then cue for a reintroduction. Joe Freed, a burlesque recruit, showed a comedy act of punchy if brash qualities. It’s the sort of low comedy the customers ate up. Frank De Voe, from musical com- edy, assisted by Eddie Willis at the piano, makes a dramaturgy out of a ballad and as a result was a iit. De Voe also has a happy quality of singling out unusual and little known numbers. In “Twelve o’Clock at Night,” a song almost a year old he sounds refreshing because the number was but little heard around. “The Folly Girls” were sandwiched in at this stage, Bill Robinson, the debonair col- ored gentleman, is, to this reporter, the most enterfaining colored per- former in white man's show busi- ness. His free and easy clogging clicked from the start. Arthur and Darling (New Acts) closed the

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mer routine of an introductory med- |° ALHAMBRA Rae Samuels (New Acts), headlin- ing at the Alhambra this week, made them forget all about the house limit of two bews and no speechs (Hippo- drom policy). Th Harlemites made such a fuss over Rae she had to do three encores and make two speeches. She is equipped with a corking cycle of special songs by Billy Tracey and Daniel Dougherty, with Mildred Land at the piano. Miss Samuels was credited with be- ing a considerable “draw” uptown, for business at the hause Monday night was the best in weeks. She held the next-to-closing spot. The entire assembly of nine acts worked out into a smooth, well-play- ing variety bill. The house chorus has been dropped, and straight vaude- ville is once again on tap. Les Pierrotty’s (New Acts) opened in a European acrobatic novelty that clocked differently, followed by Evans, Mero and Evans (New Acts), three boys from the middle west, who scored strongly No, 2. The Griffin Twins, next, made a decided impression with their danc- ing turn. The Twins’ movements are marvelously synchronized and the dances interesting and nicely stage:l. They make entrances from a lMrge picture frame. Their quick changes eliminate the stage-wait problem without the necessity of carrying a2 jazz band or pianist. Hawthorne and Cooke followed, and scored their usual Harlem wow. Everything they attempt in the nut line convulsed the customers, from the opening song right down the line to “laudunum.” The pair are doing their old act, which hasn‘t changed since their plunge into musical comedy. “Sunshine,” with Jere Delaney and Mary O’Moore featured, was another strong offering, following. Warren Jackson, Lillian Baker and Mrs. F. I. Frayne rounded out a good cast for the miniature musical comedy by Harry Charles Greene and Charles M. Smith. The act has a little plot concerning two ex-convicts. One, who lives in a hick town, where his mother runs the country store, in- duces his pal to return home with him and go straight... Complications arise when 200 bucks are needed to pay a note held by the invisible but nene the less villainous Deacon Skinner. Delaney is a capable light comedian and a good dancer. He has two numbers with Mary O’Moore that were good for individual ap- plause. Warren Jackson has a pleas- ing tenor voice, and holds up the close harmony of the musical doubles and ensemble numbers. It’s a whole- some little act, and different. William Ebs opened after inter- mission and Fables, and completely fooled them here. The “ventrilo- quial’ drinking of the liquid while the dummy sang was wildly ap- plauded, which made the gurprise all the more pronounced when Ebs slid down out of the trick table. The midget has a real novelty, but more and more it appears the mystery would be deeper if he didn’t “expose” at all. : Mabel Ford, in her dancing act, goaled them next. Miss Ford flashes four fetching changes of costume for her dances, the last two of which are an “essence” and “buck and wing” on the mat, with “rolls,” triple time and real wings—always good for a big hand where they understand tap hoofing. For the lovers of the other styles she does a Spanish castanet dance and another kicking solo. Golden and West, two males, turn an some good eccentric doubles; the Hope Twins, two girls, do three dancing specialties, and the jazz band accompanies. The act ig beau- tifully staged and sure fire on any bill. Rae Samuels, next, wrapped the show up and then gave it back to the Takewa, two Japanese, in a corking routine of aerial risley \stunts, the top-mounter working from anced by the other Takewa. A pin- wheel by the top-mounter on a hori- zontal bar held by the other was a

flashy closing trick. Con. Very little comedy at the State

this week. Any variety bill without an emphatic comedy hit or two suf- fers. The State suffered a heap Monday night. There was plenty of singing, too much go, to do the show any good, and a standard comedy act would have rocked the house. But the house can afford a little re- spite this week when one recalls the house-breaking week last week with Jack Dempsey and the Keaton pic- ture. Stroebel and Martens (New Acts) opened, and for a dumb act dis- played some f'ashy stuff. Wini and Ed. Shaw entertained with their music. Race and Edge, third, gaye the bill its only comedy fling, the best- liked “bit” being the English con- ception of a basebail game. HBer- nardi—Arturo Bernardi—the quick change artist, comes back to Broad- way where he startled the natives some 16 vears ago with his protean ability. Bernardi seems none the worse for the wear and tear of the vaudeville of yesteryear, and here he appeared to make quite an im- pression. The show closed with Joe Hrow- ard’s “Etchings from. Life,” . orig- inally presented with Howard, Miss

show. Abel. Clark and Jim Morton, For the a platform atop a pole bal-| WRIGHT DANCERS Dancing 24 Mins.; Full (Special!) 8ist St. Reported as having previously played in the west, this “flash” epi- sode of Leo La Blanc features Helen Pachaud, supported by seven girls and a-male singer. Full stage hanginzs are the set within which the girls do eight num- bers. The lone male, as a naval ofe ficer, recalls various countries vis- ited, permitting the girls to run the gamut of internaticnal footw: rk. Miss Pachaud gives the act a corking start by a Russian interpre- tation that registers as reaching the limits of feminine endurance. The dance is so strong she can’t follow it. It evidences a weaith o. energy upon Miss Pachaud’s part during which she d ys a degree of con- trol destingd to flush many an eye with gre Spanish, English, French, Orienta} and American conceptions trai] the opening with the girls in trios, couples and soloing. Other than Miss Pachaud the lone ingertions are re- stricted to Betty De Mattia in the French number and Klarna Pineka as the Oriental soloist. Each scored. Costumes are consecutiveiy changed, with the finale a tableau idea. Franklin Record euffices in warb- ling three numbers,, while the girls handle themselves nicely in their respective assignments. Miss Pachaud’s American Indian concep- tion. secured a definite response, al- though not equaling her initial effort. The act, appropriately dressed, looks well able to take caré of ite self among others of the type and that the action is not permitted t¢ lag is a distinct asset. Bkig- . “HONEYMOON COTTAGE” (6) Musical 18 Mins.; Full Stage (Special) 58th St. " ; “Honeymoon Cottage” is merely an attempt at farce writing, inter« spersed with three or four medi- ocre songs and dances. As a flash act it ranks as one of the poorest seen in months. Were it not for some fairly funny situations and the earnest efforts of the cast it would be lost even on the smal time. A company of three men and three women struggle with dull lines and only the juvenile can ride the crest of them. He is neat-ap- pearing, full of pep and has a fair voice, but must learn to shove the farce across the footlights a Ettle less strenuously. One of the women gets by adequately with a comedy song, but aside from the general performance is almost down to the level of the writing. The authors in introducing a marital mix-up of conventional plot have been forced to resort to asides, soliliquies and other threadbare devices to pro- mote the situations. There are several laughs and more possibilities for them for a tnree-a-day audience. By consider- able revision the turn might be made into something.

; EDWARDS and GARDNER Talk, Singing and Dancing 15 Mins.; One 23rd St. Two “nut” comics with a zippy routine of nonsensical chatter, | whose sure-click delivery shauld set them as strong next to closers on any of the pop bills. Effecting semi-gratesque make- ups they come on for a comedy song, follow with delicious clowning that clicks for a wow, tear off some neat dancing, resume their foolery and dance their way off. Had them roped and hogtied in the No. & spot here and all but panicked. Edba, OWENS and DE VERE Comedy and Songs 15 Mins.; One These boys have a routine that should be sure fire in establishing them as a next to closer for me- dium bills. In spots it shows even greater promise. 30th are enjoyable clowns whose grotesque make-ups bring a laugh on entrance and the ensuing cross- fire of “nut” variety keeps the mob in good humor for the remainder of the turn. A comedy song and some clowning with instruments also helps lots in sustaining their previous breezy chatter and sends them away to big returns. » EBdba,

Loew house it has Jack Meln Frances Holcombe, Mimi Pomme and Martha Lawrence as the principals. The dancing of Mimi

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(Two to fill) WASHINGTON B. F. Keith’s (Sunday opening) Brown & Sedano Dooley & Morton G & M Dunbar Mme Beeson Co Boyd Senter Torino Palermo’s Dogs WASHINGT'N, PA. State Chrissie & Daley

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Bobcock & Dolly 24 half Hoffm’n & Lambert Wagner & Knoles ‘Chas McGood Co Arthur Whitelaw SYRACUSE B. F. Keith's -~Bensational Togo Hazel Goff & Bobby Marcel & Seal Stewart & Olive Vera Lavrova Crawford & Brod’ Mary Haynes Mack & La Rue Temple Mae Miller Reeder & Armatr’g Igorette Girl Comby & Nevins Joyee Landow Co 2a haift — , Wally Barnes Bezazian & White O'Connor & Wilson Everybody Step (One to fill) TAMPA, FLA, Victory Petersburg split) Ist half Jerome & Newell Doris Roche Howard & White Pisano & Landauer Galli-Rini & Sis TOLEDO B. F. Keith’s Betanc’t .& Girlie Sylvester & Vance Ward & Harte Pat’son Cloutier Co Jim McWilliams B Lamb's Ballet 2d half Two Solaros Boudini & Bernard Harry J Conley Co Holmes & Levere Eddie Nelson Selbit’s Tlusion TORONTO Shea’s Kolleano McCool & Reilly Alma Neilson Co Stephens & Hol’ster El Cleve Frances White Robbie Gordone TRENTON, N. J. Capitol Morrell & Edna Claxton & Allen Tracey & McBride Henry & Moore Bt.

Louis London Kent & Allen Bert Walton E Brice Orch 24a half Willie Bros Perrone & Oliver (Others to fill) WATERT'N, N. Y. Avon Karle & Rovein Smith & Cantor M Kessler Co (Three to fill) 2a half Geo Stanley Sis Kelly. & Dearborn F & B Carmen (Three to fill) WHEEL’'G, w. VA, Victoria Kelly & Knox Dixon & O’Brien Reynoldg & White Ben Welch The Norvelles 2d half Kent & Allen King & Beatty H Downing Revue (Two to fill) WILMI'’GT’N, DEL. Aldine Frank Work Co Jackie & Billie Carl McCullough Benson Massino Co Freeman & Morton La Paiva Co 2d half Ward & Dooley Hal Nixon McNulty & Mullen Barbier Simms Co Lomas Troupe WINSTON-SALEM Auditorium (Roanoke split) Ist half Rialto & Lamont Vernon, R E Ball & Bro (Two to fill) WOONSOC’T, R. I. Bijou Franks & Genevra Glenn & Jenkins Rialto Four (Two to fill) 2a half F & B Ross Howard & Norwood (Two to fill) YONKERS, N. Y. Proctor’s 2a half (13-16) Mme Hermann

FRANK A.— FORD and —DOROTHY RICKETTS in the “WEDDING RING” Next Week (Nov. 16), Chateau, Chicago

Cun'gh’m & Ben’ett 2a half The Rosaires Joe Carroll La Paiva Co (Two to fill) TROY, N. Y. Prector’s Davis & Darnell Karavieff ° Billy Hallen Tuscano Bros (One to fill) 24 half Harry Coleman Co Gotham Roamers (Three to fill) UNION HILL, N. J. Capitol 24 haif (13-16) J C Lewis Co Mallen & Case E Golden Band (Others to fill) ist half (17-19) Kramer & Boyle Kameo Ramblers (Others to fill) 24 half (20-23). Alice De Carmo Fulton & Quinnette Bennett & Lee Princess Radjah (One te fill) 24 halt Frawley & Louise Venetian Five (Two te &j)) The Os Ossmans Bill Robinson Claudia Alba (Two to fill) ist half (17-19) Arthur Whitelaw (Others to fill) 2a haif (20-23) Otto Bros P Kirkland Co (Others to fill) YORK, PA. York O, H. Livingstons Harrison & Dakin Valentine Vox 50 Miles f'm B’way (One to fill 2d half Fitch's Minstrels YOUNGSTOWN, O. Hippodrome King & Beatty Pauline (Three to fill) 2a half Jos Rankin Kelly & Knox Bert Walton

Frank Sabini Co Pauline _ (Others to fill) (One to fil) POLI CIRCUIT BRIDGEPORT | Palace Poli’s Wallace & Cappo McLaughlin & E’ns Singer's Midgets (Two to fill) 24 half le Meau & Young Robey & Gould Singer’s Midgets

(Two te fill) Judson Cole Fulton & Quinnette Mme Du Barry Chas Wilson Co Pattie Moore~ MERIDEN Poll’s 2d halt Alice De Carmo Bennett & Lee Princess Radjah (Two to fill) NEW HAVEN Palace Monroe & Grant Le Meau & Young Frawley & Louise Robey & Gould (One to fill) 2d half 4 Peasant. Singers Wallace & Cappo McLaughlin & E’ns Tom Kelly Lonesome Town SCRANTON, PA. Poli’s (Wilkes-Barre split) Ist half A Schuller Co °* Melinda & Dade Margit Hegedus Poodles Hannaford

(One to fill) ORPHEUM CHICAGO Palace (Sunday opening) Hackett & Delmar T & B Healy Donovan & Lee Synccpated Toes Joe Howard B Barriscale Juggleland- State Lake (Sunday opening) Ethel Clayton Jack Csterman Harry Delf Jean Granese Artistic Treat J & B Morgan B'd Kohler & Roberts CALGARY, IND. Orpheum (17-19) (Same bill plays Vancouver 20-22) Leviathan Orch

Jimmy Dunn Co Walsh & Ellis J R Johnson Co WATERBURY Palace The Nagyfys Judson Cole Mme Du Barry Chas Wilson Co Pattie Moore Band d half Monroe & Grant Snow & Narine McLellan & Sarah The Fair (One to fill) WILKES-BARRE Poli’s (Scranton split) Ist half Laura Ormsby Snub Pollard (Three to fill) WORCESTER Poli’s La Vier & Collins Roger Williams Jimmy Dunn Co Walsh & Ellis J R Johnson Co 24 halt Bellis Two Dotson Fletcher Ivy & M Stasia Ledoya Co (One to fill) CIRCUIT Orpheum Rooney & Bent E G Terry York & King Creations Olsen & Johnson Barry & Lancaster MILWAUKEE Palace (Sunday opening) Mr & Mrs J Barry Chain & Archer McRae & Clegg E Schofield Mabel McCane Co MINNEAPOLIS Hennepin (Sunday opening) Amazon & Nile Margie Coate Elliott & LaTour A Friedland Co Herbert Williams Ibach’s Band OAKLAND, CAL.

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Bob Hall Sultan Orpheum ~ JYMM¥ GRACE DWYER and ORMA McHUGH

A & F Stedman LaBernicia Heller & Riley P Nolan Co CEDAR. RAP., IA. Majestic Jules Fuerst Davis & McCoy McKay & Ardine Syncopated Seven (One to fill) o 2a half Moore & Megley Co DAVENPORT, IA. Celumbia 24 half Telephone Tangle Joe Browning (Three to fill) Jules Fuerst DENVER Orpheum (Sundey opening) Russian Players Lane & Harper Holt & Leonard Sylvia Loyal Fred Ardath Heras & Wills LaFrance & G DES MOINES, IA. (;pheum Nellie Jay Co Joe Browning Gordon & Ray (Two to fill) 24 half Sargent & Marvin Four Camerons Ash-Goodman Four (Two to fill) KANSAS C’Y, MO. Orpheum (Sunday opening) Weber & Fields Mel Klee LaVole & Lane

Leah Teddy Claire Harry Holman Lytell & Fant Mulry McNeece & R Grace Hayes OMAHA, NEB. Orpheum Hayden Dun’r & H Edith Clasper B Barriscale Julius Tannen Marie Lo Mary Nash Ruth Budd Ash Goodman PORTLAND, ORE. Orpheum Benny Rubin Walter C Kelly Martha Hedman McDonald & Oakes Babb Carroll & L Pickfords Henry Bergman SACRAM’TO, CAL. Orpheum (17-19) (Same bill plays Fresno 20-22) Claude & Marion Kay Hamlin & K Waters & Dancer Amac Murray & Alan SAN FRANCISCO Golden Gate (Sunday opening) Sherwood Orch E Williams Brady & Wells Craig Campbell Collins & Hart Moore & Fred Orpheum (Sunday opening) Chic Sale

JACK L. LIPSHUTZ THEATRICAL COSTUME CO., Inc. 123 Seventh Ave., New York; Bryant 1654 MARIE BREIVOGELLE GENE LANKES

Cavanaugh & C’per Camilla's Birds Joe Fejer Orcn H Kyle Mainstreet Kimball Goman Co Newhoff & Phelps S Landfield Schictel’s Manikins LOS ANGELES Hill 8t. Mme Pasquali Eddie Ross PRernard & Townes Wil Fox Two Gn222I)8

Johnson & Baker Nance O'Neil V & E Stanton Achilles Les Gladdons Tom Smith Deno & Rochelle ST. LOUIS Orpheum (Sunday opening) Elsie Janis Bostock School Fields & Johnson Birdie Reeve Dave Ferguson Kirk Collier Three Van Hoven

Jean Middleton SEATTLE Orpheum Robert Warwick Al Tucker Band Toney & George Dooley & Sales Ford & Cunningh’m Crafts & Sheehan

McKay & Ardine Nellie. Jay Co WINNIPEG Orpheum Clyde Cook Coyne & French Berh & Saun Lestor ‘ Gordon & Knowlton SIOUX CITY, MO.) rixutas Japs Orpheum Rogers & Allen LOEW CIRCUIT NEW YORK CITY Stata Bird Cabaret Furman & Evans Grey & Byron Lewis & Dody On With Dance American Hashi & Osai ~Hodge & Lowell *Wania- Seamon Rev G & E Parks D Romaine Co Jennier Bros (Two to fill) 2a half Walsh & Taye Shaw Howard Co Cupid's Close-Ups Marino & Martin (Four to fill) Victoria Leach LaQuinlan 3 Gaites Bros

Kandy Krooks Raymond & Kauf'n Mile Ivy Co (One to fill) National McDonald Trio Eve Cunningham Jackson & Mack Marino & Martin 2d half Harry Sykes Co Cortez & Ryan G & E Parks Barron & Bennett Let’s Dance Orpheum, Strobel & Mertens Ford & Goodrich Geo Randall Co Lytell & Vokes Nat Nazarro Co 2a half McDonaid Three -Murray & Irwin DeVine & Gould

WITH 70 ACTS Playing THIS (Nov. 10) WEEK for the Keith Vaudeville Exchange 21 of Them Are in Greater New York and Vicinity, as follows: VERA BreReLeeA & oss’ Franklin —B. M GiURAN’ & th’s C RATH Bi S80 HER RS—B. eum auamomne se. © ™ S ies FRED HILLEBRAND Are ERITE—B. F. Keith's F. Kelth’s Bushwick, Keith’s Royal. CO.—Prector’s 23d Street. Keith’s 8ist Strect. BOX—B. F. Keith's th § & BRYCE—Proctor’s Newark. aga SPRINGTIME FOLLIES—Proctor’s ark. MAN- KIN—Proctor’s Mt. Vernon and B. F. Keith's Pros Tos pec’ oe & JORDAN—B. F. Keith's Jersey MATA’ . BLUE & WHITE arceya BAND —B. Keith's, LEE MATTISON Greenpoint; a ag" $, W..S. HARVEY & CO. wae. GALVIN—&. F. Jersey Ci co.— F. Keith’s Yonkers —Proctor’s, Yonkers. Keith’s, Jersey ity. . CHARLES & PIA GIRARD — B. F. . Keith’s Jersey BOLL HE het a tert 8 GER & Bre. adw DE PERRIE TRIO—B, THIS T H E is proof positive rooklyn REYNOLDS — ae - Moss’ F. Kelth’s Jersey City. THAT ILTON AY INS ALF. T. WILTON and FRED B. MACK The Vaudeville Doctors Can Be Seen Daily, 1 to 2 303 Palace Theatre Building Phone BRYANT 2027-8 Chas. C. Crow Western Representative

Cupid’s Close-Ups Barron & Bennett L Bowers Co 2d half Vee & Tully Eve Cunningham Clifford Warren & O’Brien LaPalarica Three Lincoln 8q. Powers Two Murray & Irwin Kandy Krooks Walsh & Taye Mile Ivy Co 24 half Leach LaQuinlan 32 Healy Reynolds & 8S Jackson & Mack Wilson & Hayes L Bowers Co Greeley 8q. Harry Sykes Co Bert Lewis Cortez & Ryan Kramer & Breen Alton & Allen Golden Gate Co 24 half Hashi & Osali Johnson & M'Intosh Hodge & Lowell Cardos & Nol) Steele & Winslow (One to fill) Delancey St. Redford & Wallace Car! & Inez Carda & Noli Wilson & Hayes Review of Revues (One to fill) 2a halt Miller. Three Boyd & King

Don Romaine Co Wanila-Seamon Rev Boulevard Al Libby Co Healy Reynol(s 4&8 Tilyou & Rogers Braillo & Pollo Rev (One to fill) 24 ha’< Powers Duc Winnie & Ed Shaw Lytell & Vokes Caites Bros (One to fill) Avenue B Jack Birchley Bernard Sis Pinto & Boyle Gladys Green Co (One to fill) 24 half The Hostons Rhodes & Watson Arnold & Dean Calvert & Shayne Danse de Illusion BROOKLYN Metropolitan Alex Gibbon Three Bernardi Rogers & Donnelly Wm Seabury Co (Qne to fill) Fulton Circus Show half Strobe] & Mertens J, Gildea Co Rhodes & Watson Tilyou & Rogers (One to fill} Gates G Miller. Three

Calvert & Shayne Clifford (One to fill) 2d half Ruth & Delavan Bernard Sis D Flint Co Pinto & Boyle G Green Co ATLANTA Grand Gibson & Price Dreon Sis Miller & Bradford Dave Harris Primrose Minstrels BIRMINGHAM Bijou Preston & Ysobel Abbott & White Love Acc’g to Hoyle

E Earle Co Jack Wilson Co MILWAUKEE Miller Alice’s Pets Currier & McW'ms Sabbott & Brooks Ward & Raymond Venetian Masq MONTREAL Loew DePeron Three Rhoda & Brochelle Deszo Retter Marriage vs Div’ce Baker & Rogers Tarzan i

CLIFFORD and MARION Next to Closing Comedy Sensation on Pantages Circuit

Geo Morton V Rucker Co BOSTON Orpheum LaDora & Beckman Beasley Twins Arthur Lloyd Mason & Cole E White Co Jack Dempsey Co BUFFALO State E Raymond Co Dobbs Clark & D Princess Wahletka Calvin & O’Connor Four Rubini Sis DALLAS Melba Roletta Two J & R LaPearl T Douglas Co Marston & Manley Cheyenne Days HAMILTON, Capitol Jack Danger T Cornetta Three M Montgomery 24 half Three Alex Brown & Elaine N Jerome Co HOBOKEN, N. J. Lyrie Caruso Bros Buffalo Bear Co Lewis & Darwin West & Burns Wrestling Bear 2d half M Francois Co Lady Tsen Mei M Hollis Co JI & B Page Kinkaid’s Revue LONDON, CAN, Loew Three Alex Brown & Blaine N Jerome Co CAN,

HH Dyer Co Berdie Kraemer Just a Pal Gordon & Young Etchings from Life NEW ORLEANS Crescent Ford & Price Stewart & Lash Ketch & Wilma Klass & Brilliant Stevers-Lovejoy Co OSHKOSH, WIS. Gread 3% Arleys Art Stanley F LaReine Co Lane & Byron Mile Nina Co PROVIDENCE Emery Boland & Hopkins Cotton Pickers Race & Edge Five Petileys (One to fill) SPRINGF’D, MASS. Broadway Ruth & Delavan Loney Nace Manning & Hall (Two to fill) 2d half Redford & Wallace Harry Sykes (Three to fill) TORONTO Yonge St. Frank Shields Gordon & Delmar Besser & Keller H Davis Co Mills & Smith Night in Spain WASHINGTON Strand Arleys Rickard & Gray Clinton-Rooney Or (Two to fill) PANTAGES CIRCUIT TORONTO Pantages Perrettos Mildred Myra Leonard & Wilson M & P Miller Mack & Corel G Jones Band HAMILTON, Pantages Murano & Leo Norman & Olson CAN, V Norton Co

Leona LaMar Kennedy & Martin Seebacks SPOKANE, WASH. Pantages Mack & Brantley Harold Kennedy H & H Langton Jarvis Revue Lamberti L. Mayer Girls SEATTLE Pantages

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Muriel & Phyllis Adler & Dunbar Lucky Roberts Co CHICAGO Chateas Karbe @& Sister Lord Roberts Dreamy Spain Williams & Young Olympia Desvall MINNEAPOLIS Pantages (Sunday opening) Kara Bobbe & Stark Four Rennes Cliff Nazarro Morrison's Band REGINA, CAN. Pantages McBanns O’Brien & Jo’phine Helen J Eddy Alexander & Elm’e Khuting’s Ent SASKATOON Pantages (17-18) (Same bill plays Edmonton 24 half) Visser & Co Ulis & Clark Seminary Mary Paul Sydell Marcus & Booth Jewell’s Manikins CALGARY, CAN. Pantages Juggling Nelsons Armstrong & B’del! Ross & Edwards

Les Klicks Elmore & Esther B Clark Co Allan Shaw Russian Scandals King & Irwin VANCOUVER, B. C. Pantages Goldie & Eddie Murray & Gerrish Anderson & Graves Watson Sis S Tripp Co BEL’GH’M, WASH. Vaudeville (16-17) (Same bill plays Everett 22-23) Maxine & Bobby Rome & Bolton Kennedy & Kramer Joe Roberts Covey Sis Oh Jonesey TACOMA, WASH. Pantages Lorimer & Hudson Gold & Edwards J & J Laughlin Artie Mehlinger. Bisie & Paulsen PORTLAND, ORE. Pantages Wilfred DuBois Monte & Lyons Banquet Song & D Green & Burnett Car) Rosini Helen Moretti SAN JOSE, CAL. 24 half Jackson Troupe Barry & Rollo Chas T Aldricn Shriner & Fitz’ons Flashes Melody D Rekoma LOS ANGELES Pantages Sternards Dorothy Lewis M Barrett Co Alexand@. & Fields Harvard Win’d & B SAN DIEGO Manilla Bros Dove & Wood Morris & Townes Yvette Carmodg Dancers Byal & Early L’G BEACH, CAL. Hoyt Three Bobbs Lucille Benstead Spencer & Williams B Murray Co Rial Ora Carew SALT LAKE CITY Pantages Beehee & Hassan Maureen Englin Dancing Shoes Dunham & O’M'ley Turelly OGDEN, UTAH Pantages G & R Perry WESTERN VAUDEVILLE CHICAGO American Four Gregg Sis £ & L Burns Berry Wagner & M (Three to fill) 2d half Fred’s Pigs Parks & Roberts (Four to fill) Englewood Fred's Pigs Myron Pearl Co Sargent & Marvin Four Camerons (Two to fill) 2a half Gardner & Aubrey Vv Clark Co (Four to fill) Kedzie Foster & Peggy Van & Vernon Morning Glories a.

» ~ . rs ‘ aoe ns . 7 - ta "Pee pie pis, 3 a ia Si Nags 3 Bede aloe iterate Os or eh an, eee : : gr : bedi 3 i 6 cent BI asi 5 . ‘a ‘ ; by Se ‘Wednesday, November 12, 1924 VARIETY 39 a sr ~ ‘ UKIOA, N.Y. ' HARTFORD SPRINGFIELD ST. PAUL. Royal Gascoignes Let’s Dance 2a half Grace Doro Wheeler & Potter oeeae Reilly Galety Capitol Palace Palace — Four Raymond & Kauf'n! Rogers & Dorkin H Catalano Ce N V Nichols F & E Carmen Snow & Narine Bellis Two (Sunday openin asil & Saxe Steele & Winslow Ryan & O'Neill O'Neil & Plunkett Kennedy & Mor’san JE Sy Geo Stanley Sis McLellan & Sarah Dotson Monroe Bros » wae eee a. ‘sa ake os ea tage ee ee 24 balt. Kelly & Dearborn | Stasia Ledova Co | Fletcher Ivy & M| Suburban Life (Two to fill) Ci te. eee eee DENVER Igorette Girl (Three to sit) Tom Kelly The Fair Gus Edwards’ Rey 24 half ween. Sage MEME MIS SAN FRANCISCO ~ Clark & Crosby kt eee Venetian Five (One to fill) 2d half Allen & Taxi Palace Loew Pantages Pantages Honeymoon alte & Guster (One to fill) 2d haif Foster & Peggy Keller Sis & LB Wanda & Seals Hector (‘Ss eo . Antonio Rossitte (Three. to fll) A & M Havel Co aa halt te Vier & Calling | Davia & Macey Weber & Ridnor | Rhodes & Watson | Howard & Ross Rordner & Bayer. | Broder’k Felson Co AH, pa. | Hessler Co Nagafys oger lliams Gus Edwards’ Rev Billy Glason Rich & Banta Marion & Jason The Bandit Kitner & Reaney D Caslar’s Band COLORADO SPGS, Pantages (17-19) (Same bill plays Pueblo 20-23) Kelly & Brown Bernivici Bros Noel & Percival Kraft & Lamont L Marshal) Revue Geo Moore OMAHA, NEB. Pantages Kinney Lee & H Twin Beds Ciccolini Balasi Five (Two to fill) KANSAS C’Y, MO. Pantages Derby & Terry Phil LaToska H Johnson & Co R & B Brill Morey & Corwin B'way Entertainers MEMPHIS Pantages @ Davis & Pelle Fein & Tennyson L. & B Dreyer Six Brown Girls Meyers & Hannef'd Everest's Monkeys Burns & Wilson B Montrose Co Donavan & Lee (Two to fill) 24 halt Letes Bros Golden Gate Revue Val Harris (Three to fill) GALESBURG, ILL. Orpheum Wa'ter Nillson Maxfield & Golson Danny Graham Rev 24 half Blake’s Mules Frosini Alma Mater Mary JOLIET, ILL, Orpheum Plantation Days 2d half F & O Walters (One to fill)

KEITH TOUR JACK POWELL SEXTETTE ‘WATCH THE DRUM Direction CHARLES WILSHIN Ms”

Swartz & Clifford Minstrel Memories (One to fill) 24 half JI & J Gibson Four Errettos (Four to fill) Lincoln J & J Gibson Woods & Francis Chuck Haas (Three to fill) 2d half Myron Pearl Co Hayden Hall & 8 O'Rourke & Kelly (Three to fill) Majestic Halkings Bennington & Scott Lyric Four Sampsel & Leonar Family Ford Bender & Armsatr’g Loretta Grey Co Mascot (Two to fill) AURORA, ILL. Fox 24 half Worden Bros Grayce Brewer Minstrel Memories (Two to fil) BLO’M’GTON, ILL. Majestic Claymo Miner & Browa Ed Janis Co 24 half B & L Gillette Shone & Squires Seven Brown Girls CHAMPAIGN, ILL. Orpheum We Three Girls Lee & Romaine Burns & Wilson Davison's Loone Denovan & Lee Arco Bros DECATUR, ILL. Emprese B & L Gillette Shone & Squires Seven Brown Girls 24 half Nelson’s Katland Miner & Brown Kerr & Weston ELGIN, ILL. Rialto Henry Regal Co Irene Berry Co (One to fill) 24 half Esmond & Grant B Batchelor Co (One to fill) EVANSVI'LE, IND. Grand Lee & Romaine (Continued on page 55) . ~ MADISON, ‘Mellon & Renn

wis, Orpheum Goldie & Beatty H B Toomer Co Harry Hines Ben Meroff Band (Two to fiil) 2d haif Herbert Clifton The Parisiennes (Four to fill) MILWAUKEE Majestic Richard Wally Divorce Question Shean & Phillips Goss & Barrows Pantheon Singers Jerry Mack Co Armand & Perez (One to fill) MINNEAPOLIS jth St. Towa & D’Hortys J R Gordon Co Henry Frey Co Harris & Holly Indian Jazz Band (One to fill) PEORIA, ILL. Palace FP & OC Walters Tom Holer Co Van & Schenck Worden Bros ‘One to fill) 24 half O'Rourke & Kelly F Ardell Co Farnell & Florence (Two to fill) QUINCY, ILL. Orpheum Biake’s Mules Frosini Alma Mater Mary Moran & Wiser (One to fill) 2d haif Walter Nilison = Hermine Shone Co Maxfield & Golson Danny Graham Rev (One to fill) BACINE, WIS. Rialte Broken Toys Conn & Albert Bernet & Downs Swartz & Clifford (One to fill) ROCKFORD, ILL. Palace Ash Goodwin Four Herbert Cliften The Parisiennes (Three to fill) 24 haif Goldle & Beatty H B Toomer Co Harry Hines « ; i 4 4 satya neat Rae erro aed tei

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ALFRED W. HAYNES Alpha W. Haynes, 63, oldtime ‘waudevillian, died at his home, Lynn, Mass., of infirmities of old age. Haynes and his wife formed the vaudeville team of Haynes and Haynes. He was born in Lynn, Mass., 1861, and after joining Ben- nett and Moulton’s juvenile opera entered vaudeville. Haynes launched the Nickelodeop Theatre in Boston, the first five cent house in that city. In 1897 he bought the®Castro cir- eult of theatres in New England. In 1909 he again re-entered vaude- ville in his own sketch, “The Critic and the Girl,” (Julia Redmond and MONUMENTS ERECTED ANYWHERE in the WORLD by THE OLD and RELIABLE CHAS. G. BLAKE CO. 106 So. La Salle St., CHICAGO Send for Free Booklet, “MONUMENTS”

Co.). He introduced moving pic- tures in Fall River, Mass., and was recognized as the founder of the Universal Amusement League, evhich later was re-organized as the White Rats. In 1917 he was manager of the Central Square theatre, Lynn, now the Capitol. He ‘was a prominent member of the International Vaudeville Associa- tion and tne Managers’ National Vaudeville Amusements of New York. He wrote many- theatrical articles and poetry. * “Dawn” Reopening “Dawn,” the new play by Tom Barry, which Wilmer & Vincent are sponsodring and which closed two weeks ago for cast changes, will Jersey City, next week, following “Be Yourself” into the Sam H. Har- ris Theatre the following week. Emma Dunn is featured, with Howard Lang, Zita Johann, Hartley Power, Helen Strickland, William Williams, Laura Lee, Richard Car- lyle, Raymond Van Sickle, Camelia Campbell, P. R. Benton, Lee Smith, Roger Hooker, Josephine Duval, William Morgan. make a fresh start at the Majestic, (Continued from page 14) 4 ing indications. Last week about | $1,500), no extra matinee. — 1 “The rebrand,” Morosco (5th week). This comedy is in. Last week went to better than $16,000, placing it among best money none musical draws. Nine perform. ances. Matinees excellent. “The Grab Bag,” Globe (6th week), Got good break Election Day, with heavy Broadway traffic an aid, Business again around $27,500, No extra performance. “The Guardsman,” Garrick (5th week). Moves to Booth Nov. 24, rated hit. First production try by Theatre Guild this season gives or- anization strong start. About ‘$8,000, which means approximate capacity. “Silence,” National (1st week). New Max Marcin drama _ produced by Crosby Gaige. Succeeded “Ashes,” which went on tour. New show opens tonight (Nov. 12). “The Haunted House,” Geo. M. Co- han (llth week). Another two weeks to go. House rented for 16 weeks, starting Dec. 1, getting “Ramola,” with Lillian Gish, “House” claimed $10,000 last week, “The Rising Son.” Taken off at Klaw Saturday after playing but two weeks. Nugents’ comedy failed to show strength; under $5,000. “The Show-Off,” Playhoure (4ist week). Extra matinee last week no better than average, and tak- ings about same figure as week previous. Estimated over $10,000, “The Steam Roller,” Princess (ist week). Second managerial try for George Backer, Jr., whose “Great Music” closed Saturday. New play has Janet Beecher and Bruce Mc- Rae. Opened Monday. “The Werewolf,” 49th St. (12th week). Making little money right along without reaching big figures. No extra matinee last week. Gross $7,000 to $8,000. “Tiger Cats,” Belasco (4th week). Belasco’s latest production, “The Harem,” opened out of town this week® will likely succeed “Cats” here soon. Business for latter show, however, has been good to date; $14,000. “Top Hole,” Liberty (llth week). Third house to get Caryl’s musical show. Arrangement for Liberty calls for at least five weeks; tak- ings in eight performances last week about $12,000, said to be profitable. “Vanities of 1924,” Ear! Carroll (10th week). Moved here from Music Box Monday. Pace in latter house away off of late, with final week about $14,000. Carroll expects re- vue to fare better in his own house. “What Price Glory,” Plymouth (11th week). Nine performances for dramatic leader last week piled up another big dramatic gross of ap- proximately $22,500. “White Cargo,” Daly’s 634 St. (54th week). Excellent piece of prop- erty, consistently making money both ways, regularly grossing $9,- 000 and better. Outside Times Square “Grand Street Follies,” running at Neighborhood Playhouse since May 20, will close this week; “Desire Under the Elms,” an O’Neil play, opened Tuesday at the Greenwich Village; “S. 8S. Glencairn” (four playlets by same author), Province- town Playhouse; “Uncle Tom's Cabin,” Triangle; “The Easy Mark, §2d Street.

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of the play contract. themselves. considered. the American presentation. and a percentage. English, it is said. singer. the sudden rush that made Brady four weeks? much similar as the one in “Simon Bennett is directing the piece. principal speaker, E. F. Wickwire,

entitled “Friendlyizing the Public.” (Continued from page 9) In Philadelphia, Broulatour is said to have stated his wife held a rum Beck did a great deal of worrying over the show, according to report, cften running back stage to proffer advice. This is said to have brought a protest from Charles Dillingham, his associate in the production. Dillingham is said to have advised Beck to let the results speak for The hubub over changing the leads in “Madame Pompadour” brings to light a highly eligible artist whose candidacy appears not to have been It is Fritzi Massary, the Continent’s leading light operetta exponent, sahg “Pompadour” in Berlin last spring and she was named for At the time, however, no offer was acceptable to her, as she was able to approximate $5,000 weekly, receiving salary Her husband, Max Pallenberg, famous German come- dian, is said to earn almost as much. Miss Massary can sing the role im A Miss Lay, who sang the role in London, is counted as another eligible

Broadway more or less wondered why William Brady had not brought “Simon Called Peter” to Broadway long ere this, and atop of that why put over a deal for the Klaw for Possibly the answer lies in the fact that there is in prepara- tion a play called “Blind Alleys,” authored by Alice Fleming Sidman and Victoria Montgomery. This piece is said to deal with a situation very Called Peter” at-least to the extent that the principal character is a minister whose viewpoint has been changed through his war service in France. duced by Harry Nierenberg for the disabled American veterans and Moe At present the opening in New York is, set for Nov 17, but no theatre has been set as yet. “Blind Alleys” is being pro-

The metropolitan section of the American Electric Railway Association convened at the Engineers’ Societies Building last Friday night. The who is vice-president of the Ohio Brass Company, was billed in a theatrical way—‘“you have heard Will Rogers, but walt until you hear Mr. Wickwire. Nuf said.” His talk was He is rated the best talker in the association, putting over serious points in humorous fashion, “ q | e aah SHOWS INN.Y.

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March 20.| wag $3 at the top in some cities to the usual br Mies ' | trying to outshine the others. The | to die, as i , : ; . eres by rer poke part beh mee enee Of gtatidard’ vaude turns’: seemed tolana he Sitectha toe nese, Ghosineg ’ Corthay’s California Naval Band ee te ‘eutartaining ikedupbout And have the honors at the end of the| ~~ presents,” | is providing dance music at the Pal- The Men’s Glee Club of Syra- well handied. ‘The Resiste ae “a race, : oe ane Juarez, Mexico. _ Dancing | CUS¢ University will give. a concert next and failed to create any. im- Mary Nash, last ‘séen ‘here with Harry Fiddler (Fiddler and Shel- sorts’ at tae. Wexlcan, Deedes. £0 in Ar a aster, Now. Tork, Gur Seeesion’ ouiaide. of the few Jaughs “The Lady,” was well received. She ton) has recently returned from the | §.a9 1m oe and continues until riod + Thanksgiving holiday pe- ‘obtained by the antics of the| 8@ve an emotional performance. in coast, where he was: engaged in| jordbr closing orden tO | Alba ee “plants.” the gripping little sketch, “Fear.” pedro comedies, Fiddler will re- Cee Gees ; — : *i : The legit star was supported by Hg- | enter vaudeville around h Holiid : pported by %&% n ere aS a — olliday and Willette were a trifle] yira Stanley and Constance yo. single. J. C. Erwin is appearing as a spe- Alfred De Bello will erect a new slow getting started but had them ; cialty dancer at nume $75,00 going again in no time. For most Snore, Pen ges F not identified in the vicinity of Pabenix. or oe pheaire, - perp 1,250, at Noe a . - ith vaudeville, was Clyde Cook ; . S Street an tafford aven part the: material is.sure-fire, with bed oor , ; ; E a alate 7 . icture € y sina astwood, a be filling in adequately in this perp oem ll aig sch tore ne BUFFALO Be R. Willie Was completed motion Rrenpuse ebrure. sition, eft: ; : “ : pictures of the rece ic . to - Hurry’ A. Keesler ana ©o., the tat- pone agrt Cook’‘had to make a By SIDNEY BURTON monial in Gallup, NM. which ate \ poet peak ee as A oc age a gg o Laughter,” to have nationwide distribution. Over $1,000,000 a Year ; vet. a enry Savage’s English importa- aka or en me was headed by Kitty Doner, and in-,.| tion, with Flora I . = ! ant 7 . s : P i é 4e reton., Last s Wasted on Furs cues Tbe eer gaye! —_ week Thurston turned in his usual CINCINNATI DO Y Donaja Kerr and Effie Weston. Miss ee eee aa — Satray" ma By JAMES F. BECHTEL that tl OU REALIZE hy Doner, ‘as chic and saucy as ever, if SHUBERT fconirand met ee E GRAND—*Runnin’ Wild.” +4 Fe ee SB Fd last year and not more’ so, was délightft 2m- | Four aa UCR — “Maverick. COX—“The Dover Road.” look ke new? > Fomopete, te sr tiga tenn & rag fe 4 Fourth and final showing of “Bles- SHUBERT-CINCINNATI — “T : r clever songs and dances,/som Time” last sal -t : “§ 1 Meter rc as 1e ; deapite her Diling athe foremost | urna. “Princess Apri" next, | | VOLYMEIC IK Stocking SATISFACTION GUARANTEED ‘ ers rf x ; as - > “gm ” : ata: Aa 6 1 > oo . ace 38TH: AND CALUMET | |Iowea by Jack. Benny, whose in- |» LOBWS~ “Merton of the Movies” | EMPRESS ©. Red | icomien ae Sere reer tee ee CHICAGO’S SMARTEST CAFE 2 formal conversation contained many (film). hig t Me aah ond te PAL CVE Cnet be i ee ee Featuring LEONAR . new. and seemingly untried gags. LAFAYETTE —“Flowi wiites, E seus Senn: ae ee ene cture, : Pr od NARD HARPER ie That the audience howled and called} (film). 7 ew ee phate Mey OE . é Blumenfield’s Fur Shop COT TON LAND him back repeatedly proves person-| GAYBTY (Columbia) — “Golden villa. ‘ I NNATI—Vaude- 204 State-Lake Bidg., Chicago The Fhstést Floor Show in ‘Town. aL dete ae aeeieewrans | ni PILOTOPLAYS — Walnut, “Hot shapers Dey egg ‘Dance to the Weird Strains of cache dear tke cmubicun* hes Pee (Mutual) — “Stepping | Water” (second week); I yrie “The - Pe hess CALLED FOR a é : Z ut. »} . y he » 7 DAVE PEYTON’S | possible thing a jazz band could do gone 5 Cat og Be te (sec- ur References—Anyone in Show Business SYMPHONIC SYNCOPATORS to get laughs this one did.” Meroff, Owi : ; =n: Siee beta -apitol, he Fast Set’; : always.the leader, whe ce wing to the illness of Otis Skin- Family, The Reckless Age”; Pe Pa CATERING TO THE PROPESSION ee | dep wag Aiport okt. ner, his appearance at the Majestic | Stand, “Tess of the D'Urbervilles,” SEE -—~-err— ~ _ | ous, dances, sings, plays various in- next week has: been canceled ‘and in W as atte a » | struments, and clowns. Each one of The Shame Woman” (Florenc On W ednesday night the members ] CHICAGO OFFICES }|| the boys ‘has a little comedy bit. Rittenhouse) : substituted. A ae Ble 3. ger ARE Sky cp he FIR A ag OF : | | Meroff introduces them by placing ‘. mas tac tye 1 B ichinna a Pre Sh ¥ a brown derby on ‘their ‘heads in vaudeville benefit performance | a, sae SERN, RT 9 18 "OR AMERICA’S REPRESENTA- turn. When all have performed for the Allied Toy Fund will be ave a ante aggregation: has been MU TIVE MUSIC PUBLISHERS Danny Russo, leader, and the otner Fiver, ae a Majestic Sunday even- net an win Upueuel success in the SICAL _, | members of the Palace theatre or- ing Novembér 16. Acts from cur-| ~~» AL BEILIN, Manager chestra bob up in the pit wearing rent bills have volunteered. Charles Hrace- ‘whe nod “otdited INSTRUMENTS ’ brown derbies... By the time the — seal Miimabedden eee dees as visited | «pverything for the I ‘ 1" IRVING BERLIN, I audience finished applauding the act Buffalo has been busy the past here for many years ahead;of shows, ung for the Band and Orchestra nc. P - p t bee ste ahiat snmcinatinds ’ . ev ory a * | fortnight wit! € past | has been appointed special represen- | 17 W. Lake St., State-Lak ildi Cohan’s Grand Opera H Bid it began to look like a long after- & ith rumors of the visit me , : ‘ fo » State-Lake Building pera ouse 9: | noon. here of representatives of New York pvt yi Mutuv Burlesque pa CHICAGO — Ed. Healy and Allan Cross were theatrical interests with a view to ps IE te mp He ‘will JE | never better with their harmony erecting two new downtown picture . . nati his headquarters. dat na coe ~ ————— ROME H. REMICK & Co. . - They closed i strong favor houses. The identity of the source | ; songs. rey closed in strong favor | o¢ canital is being car i rigsd % WE CATER TO THE PROFESSION J. B. KALVER, Manager with a comedy bit about golf. Donald | ~ apital is being carefully guarded. rav $s ur Sho ; we dg At ; . iegtias y P | INA SATISFACTORY MANNER 634 State-Lake Building Kerr and Effie Weston, in the clos Ride 2ée ‘the arettion of ths : : : : > ‘ > new hemes: Centon) 4005 and Dearbern 0629 ing spot, kept them seated and re-| qowntown Shea picture theatre to Furs Made to Order, Remodeled J W FITZPATRICK eee os a nm es | be vee cage Pocono have been and Repaired I . : ° J. H. IRELAND Tel. Dearborn 4148 | OPEHed. ccording to the plans . R. Westcott King : —" the new house will entail fh ex- Special discount to the theatrical mporter of DIAMONDS, I | nd 0 te H u penditure of about $1,300,000. profession WATCHES ana JEWELRY Studios reiand § Uys r nouse 310 State-Lake Building Room 210, State Lake Bidg., 190 N. State St ’ A film fire in the operator’s booth | 190 No. State Street CHICAGO : HICAGO, I : 2215 Van Buren St., CHICAGO, ILL. The vey gy tage Sea Food of the Columbia theatre, while the | — a A ——— é Tel. West 1130 ouse in cago show was in progress, was concealed Where Good Fellows Meet.—American = SCENERY THAT SATISFIES’ 632-4-6 N. Clark Street from several hundred patrons A, Cc EICHNER’S Velour Curtains Picture Settings | through the presence of mind of the | Dye Scenery CHICAGO | operator and a _ panic probably | Specialiste in Vaudeville Creations | averted. When the film blazed up | AFE baal aera eee “= —— . : Charles Schwartzmeyer, at the ma- | CHICAGO’S EXCLUSIVE CAFE chaine, quickly switched to another | RANDOLPH AND WELLS STREETS, CHICAGO one, continuing’ the verformance | TF : " EF Ee " A RR 9 Ss E Pa Re | with hardly rig EE - ? apd — mee ea Dansant Every Afternoon Dine, Dance and Be Entertained | extinguished with chemicals before SILVER SLIPPER ORCHESTRA (a Charley Straight Unit) VAN BUREN AT WABASH AVE.., CHICAGO the fire department arrived. Phone FRANKLIN 2830 EDDIE MEYERS, Manager M. J. FRITZEL Presents ) en Ee -— - FRIAR’S VARIETIES SOUTHWEST eooreen THE FROLICS worcons able Dikabe Deer eee ish Sect Ot Cover Charge Until After 9 P. M By EDDIE HARTMAN ee e mner from o 9, No Cover Charge Unt ter . M. y “ Panee Music at Its Best by Merritt Brunie and His California Dance Orchestra The Giacoma Bros. are playing 18 mast 500 Boroet aD Ming ph typ Bs serio m gg ee RFAUTIFUL ©6>~—.—.~___ | Pictures three days a week in their The Rendezvous of the Theatrical St be saa WHEN IN CHICAGO VISIT THE CAFE panied gs seeatede in Hammad aah Micanan CIVIC AND, POLITICAL CELEBRITIES Arizona, alternati i 2 LESERV , ~ KALPH GALLET, Manager MOULIN ROUGE Chicago 2!" | Essai een Y eat ete Wabash Avenue, between Van Buren and Congress fe ane Die beste a Me of es @ er ullis’ Interna- ee mem: Bos BOP ETT Sk Cee ican Wa ae ATs ES UNDER ENTIRE NEW OWNERSHIP tional Clb, A ri ‘ P a , Agua Prieta, Me ; ; RICHMOND-ROTHSCHILD’S KINGS OF SYNCOPATION exico ARE Everybody Visiting Chieago Goes to Best Food Roy Mack and His Revue, also the Blair Sisters Entertain. The Great Gilbert, hypnotist, is Rothschild d Leid , H Harrison 8220 - BERNARD A. FRANKLIN, Manager picking his spots as a picture house | ImvITED = [PEEIAR .§ Entertainment = SSS ery | added attraction in Arizona. t 8 x 10 THEATRICAL PHOTOS, i6c EACH Chaney Straight’s 25 of one subject, $4.00; or 100 of 4 subjects, $15.00. High grade work on heavy | . Bob White's orchestra has settled TO ~ double weight paper. Send money order and photo to copy. Prompt service. in Gallup, N. M., for the winter. VISIT Incomparable DIVERS CW 4 ¥ PARKWAY AT BROADWAY Orchestra ass

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‘ee — Pe Dus ee) ae, : ter ot * . ORS oe cy 4 ae Se ae 5.9 ie SRM Os Es "nut Ti ol Sse i ieee rigs te Egy 2 VARIETY = noneRpeeeserreeee JACK ROSE FRISCO Telephone JACKSON and HARRIS Circle 3743-3672-0721 an ~ JOE WARD Theatrical Enterprises ARTISTS WANTED ’ etc. DOLLY KAY LOU HOLTZ and many others SHEPARD and FISHER I can handle the biggest and best acts in show business and book them with productions, vaudeville, cabarets, clubs and orchestras. I have staged, produced and cast the revues sat “The Nightingale,” “Club Rose,” “Terrace Restaurant,” “Club Alamo,” “Raymo’s,’ My Producticn Department includes SAM WARD (songs and special material), PHIL PHILLIPS (melodies), JACK HEISLER (dances), PHIL PHILIPS (manager Band and Orchestra Department). All productions under personal supervision of JOE WARD. Stage dancing taught and improved, all styles, in our own studio under directicn of Jack Heisler. _I am representing the following acts for cabaret engagements: ISABELLE SEYMOUR and JEANETTE WRITE, WIRE OR CALL OE WARD EMMA CARUS 1658 BROADWAY JASON NEW YORK MINNEAPOLIS By FRANK BURKE The new Lyceum, which opened recently with combination of pic- tures and dance at 50 cents top, is doing a big business. Julian Eltizge is to be featured at new showhouse next week. Office quarters of Motion Picture Your Own SLIPPERS Solidly RHINESTONED, $35 pair. 254 W. 46th St., New York Chickering 7725 Theatre Owners opened on mezza- nine floor of new Nicolle theatre Wednesday. with house warming dinner, with fifty northwest exhib- itors attending. Al Steffes pre- sided. License committee of Minneapolis city council started movement last week to increase theatre licenses. Theatre men appeared before the commitlee and told of their pev- erty. Committee is now considering reduction of license fees. First nighters in knickerbockers lounged about the lobby of Shu- bert’s Saturday between acts of “Tony's Reward,” initial perform- ance of Minneapolis juvenile play- ers. Cast of talented. youngsters gave their first state production before capacity crowd, largely chil- BACK IN THE RUNNING—THE TEAM OF GRACE WESTON: ELINE PLAYING B. F. KEITH THEATRES Direction HARRY J. FITZGERALD MANY THANKS FOR PRODUCTION OFFERS dren. The youthful players will ap- pear weekly throughout the coming winter season. “Irene” will be produced by a stock company at Shubert week of Nov. 23. First musical comedy of- fered by stock company this season. Metropolitan, “Magic Ring.” Shubert Stock, “Old Soak.” ATLANTIC CITY By MORT EISEMAN Nellie M. Buck, wife of Alfred Buck, ¢ the Associated Exhibitors’ Exchange, was defeated in the re- cent election when she ran as an independent Republican candidate for the General Assembly. J. Willard McGuire, manager, new Savoy -theatre, was elected justice of the peace at Mays Landing, the Atiantic county seat. This is Mc- Guire’s third term as justice. He was formerly associated with the Shuberts In~-New York. The local press as well as show- men here feel that the action of the Stanley ,Company in banning try- outs tn their houses will jeopardize Atlantic City’s reputation as a dog towr. The Apollo theatre, the only legitimate playhouse in the resort, has just come under Stanley con- j trol. It is understood that the pres- |} ent policy will not be changed this | year, it is rumored that Edward O'Keefe will soon sell the Criterion theatre, picture house, to Moritmore Lewis, present stockholder in the Bijou, Ventnor and Capitol theatres. INDIANAPOLIS By VOLNEY B. FOWLER MURAT—“In:. the Next Room,” first half; “The Fool,” last half. ENGLISH’'S—Neil O’Brien’s min- strels, Wednesday; “Meet the Wife,” last half. Harry Sheridan, federal referee in bankruptcy, has agreed to permit A. N. Doyle of Marion, Ind., Circuit Court, receiver for the Mutual The- atre Company, lessee of the Royal Grand, Indiana and Lyric theatres of Marion, to continue as operator of the houses despite the federal suit. Parthenon theatre, Hammond, Ind., has changed policy to run fea- ture photoplays Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and Keith's vaude- ville the following four days, with a complete change of bil! on Sunday, instead of pictures the first four days and vaudeville the last ,three days. Fred Buyers was ahead of the Boston English Grand Opera Com- pany in the smaller Indiana cities last week, sounding out the small town possibilities for heavy music. The new Lerner theatre at Elk- hart, Ind. will be formally opened Thanksgiving Day ALL STYLES of STAGE DANCING JOHN BOYLE Boyle & Bennett, formerly Boyle & Brazil Have taught dancing to Fred Stone, Ruth Bud, Tom Dingle, Ida May Chawick and hundreds of others. Vaudeville Acts Staged 324 West 42d St.. N. Y. Penn. 4733 WHY GROW OLD BEFORE YOUR TIME? It is unnecessary and unprofitable. positively restores the hair to its natural color, producing a youthful luster and sheen, thus retarding age. sent prepaid to any place in the United States on receipt of $1.50 in stamps, money order or currency. PAUL WESTPHAL 306 WEST 36th STREET WESTPHAL’S HAIR RENEWER Special 30-day offer—three bottles NEW YORK, = XN CHUCK ye EVANS-MERO aw EVANS EDDIE “BITS OF MARK TWAIN” AN ABSOLUTE NOVELTY THIS WEEK (NOY. 10), KEITH'S ALHAMBRA, NEW YORK Direction ANTHONY M. FERRY, MORRIS & FEIL OFFICE FRANK special | by the world through 4 There Sand the we > will Le ‘ handlin

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without: the weckly the octet of numbers failed to co- alesce, the bill structure rocking at times and all but shaking the show from its foundation. As a conse- quence, business was but light. Wiseman Sisters, unknown to the fans, did not induct the entertain- : ment to the satisfaction of the first- nighters. They seemed a trifie ama- teurish to the regulars, who let them pass out quickly. McCormick and Wallace, too, were disesteemed, per- haps from the fact ventriloquists are not relished here. Again, their slow | method may have reacted to their disparagement. Hermine Shone in “Window Shopping,” styled a new playlet, by Emmett Devoy and How- ard Emmett Rogers, received an awful wallop, tearing the early sec- tion to shreds. Realizing the inef- ficacy of her creaky vehicle, Miss Shone attempted to jazz it up, throwing her skirts over her head, with the onlookers gazing up in as- tonishment at the personal disrobe, for no apparent reason: Miss Shone’ needs an act—quickly. - Margaret Ford brought them back from an almost comatose state, getting the first applause of the evening. Hall and Dexter kept the momentum up, jockeying perfectly at the end for plaudits and getting a royal share. Regers and Allen were the first re- sounding success, their splendid voices bringing aceMim from all parts of the house. Hurst and Vogt scored solidly with shafts that at first brought an errant chortle or two and late: elaborating into veri- table. volleys of laughter. Taharaki Japs made a corking closer.

The Palace was “stepping” last week, showing a news, reel of Coo- lidge the day.after election, with ty appended reference to “the newly elected President.” It brouhgt the ( thought as to whether Pathe had ‘sent along some stuff of Davis and < La Follette’ also. That hardly! x ‘seemed necessary, but these Pathe fellers are bears for preparedness.

The vaudeville section was neatly 9) assembled; enthusiasm running ram- Y pant.for the major part. Howard's Spectacle was headlined, being given \ preferential billing prominence, and A rightly. Wilson Aubrey Trio opened | =! v7 in “one,” went into full stage, only to slip back before the drop at the ( finish for their athletic fare, which did not get as much as formerly y) because of its familiarity. The bar work did not hit im the way of other days, either, which may start the boys to thinking abit. They just — Ys skimmed by. Hyams and Evans in S) Hyams and McIntyre’s old act, “The : Quakeress,” began mildly, but soon \ got to them, and we*¥e snapping it | over at the end. This Hyams, a} cD brother of Johnny, has adopted a, ‘ new comedy style of the obstreper- ious, staccato fashion, which is the owl’s pightcap for “pop” audiences. pul

Pardo and Archer in their bright in- } terlude, did even better than when at the Orpheum several weeks ago. \ ;Roxy La Rocca could not miss with \) a batch of Latin music-lovers in to S fairly eat up his harp strumming. He' was applauded in such manner the general running time was ad- vanced 10 minutes. Howard’s Spec- tacle was in a dandy spot, and sent Howard has de- veloped his animal offering into a we

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ship. Turns of the sort do not gather |,, much applause in New Orleans, but plants there were “hands” throughout for |% deal this one. Howard is still a potent factor, while many of his yester- anemic the limbo of those forgotten. Byron

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Jake Lubin is making the shows almost unanimous at Loew’s {“dope” Crescent.

NEW ORLEANS By O. M. SAMUEL TULANE — William and Margaret Anglin in “Foot|Arleys. There js a tang of cleanli- |at the Tulane last week. The “south- Ww OR. It is said that another house Bis Loose.” \ness about their costuming.. Arch /ern” company is not quite so good contemplates following the Bran- E. R. Hubbard is the new treas- ST. CHARLES.—Saenger Players | Stanley, a monopede, who sings and |as that of last season. ford’s example. Paradise broad-| yrer at the Hanna theatre. He was in “Buddies.” “comedes,” proved a surprise. Many casts its dance music thrice q@ week formerly treasurer of Meyer's Lake STRAND—“Secrets” (Norma Tal- lin front were wondering why Stan- over WNJ. Park at Canton, Ohio. George madge). lley twas playing in the lesser di- The Little theatre of New Orleans Maschke, nephew” of Maurice LIBERTY—“Nellie, the Cloak Model.” TUDOR— “Venus of the South/in perfect mien. Stanley caused 4 |jost quite a bit in membership and | Seas” (Annette Kellermann). small-sized riet with his “Drugjig making a bid for a larger roster. | _ nee | {Store Cowboys,” that has a million - Arthur Maitland is again directing. | Right acts at the Orpheum last /|dollar lyric Conclusively, he week instead of the customary seven, |stopped the show Fred La Reine id ; st EDDIE MACK T h LKS No. 204 but the quantity seemed to be tak-|began in spirited manner With his William Faversham and Margaret | ing away some of he quality. Again, electrical thigamajigs ana tne |Anglin are attracting capacity busi 4 saceaniiiaat ness in nearly all of the cities they Faversham |js still an important item with the Beautiful | yision even more than goed. Several of |neyed and just nauseous. Mile. Nina, METRO "OLITAN — “Hell-Bent | the turns looked big timey, and for-|who disported in several of “The It is definitely denied that the Fer Heav ,” indef,. ’ (merly graced the twice-daily di-|Cave” revues here with her hubby, | Fapbians will control the new Salaam STAR, : EMPIRE, COLUMBIA, vision. Three and a Half Arleys received a “reception” on entrance,| Temple of the Mystic Shrine, with BAND PCX—Burlesque. jhave been around in all kinds ofjas did her “old man.” The gong a its two theatres, seating 3,5() and — time. The year’s deal lightly with | quite a production, and Nina is doing | 1.800, ‘respectively. I om nae Daw ‘ ; \them, especially the woman of theja snaky, East Indian dance that) that the Shrine I yan te dastontel pdbens Conan: 7 nent loufit, who sells acrobatics with the|would life any tufn. It whanged| the houses themselves, even bring- |... niger os Diayng at Keith's Pal- |poise of a Fiske. The Crescent|them here, as did the “skating | ing in grand opera. — i gy rae Oe og te 8 ye | throngs, who dote on gymnastics, |drunk” episode. staged and put over by Manager Arley perch stuff | The smart dressing ‘reached for the with open arms. All of his matter is lsome fairly sparkles, and he deports | teaded

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568 Seventh Avenue, between 40th and 41st Streets, New York City coast by Margaret Lawrence. Free- man has just completed another SOLE AGENTS FOR 5B & M TRUNKS IN THE EAST script, entitled “Boy Island.” He !s 166 West 46th Street Phones: Longacre 6197-9319 la local real estate man of promt!- Just a Step East of Broadway nence when he isn’t playwriting. | 5

way, where the act sagged. after it grew pale, and was really No two-act of the new season has good jter. A That of last week was Icircuits now. “Blossom Time” did around $9,000 n€W, |began its season with “The White- | . ‘at the Tulane this week at $3.30 top ithe Strand curréutly. ' Alone Susie” was presented on the ” around in profusion getting of approval until about mid- There- NEWARK By C. R. AUSTIN SHUBERT—"“Artists and Models.” BROAD—"Parasites.”’ BRANFORD—"Tarnish” (film). RIALTO—"“Abraham Lincoln.” FOX’S TERMINAL—"The Clean Heart” and “The Painted Lady.” GOODWIN—"Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall.” to show his mettle putting over a big house with only a $250 weekly rental—here’s his opportunity. By PHIL SELZNICK H AN N A—“Expressing Willie’; next, ““Tarnish,” OHIO—Musie Box, two weeks.

at the ring-down. Lane and were liked from the outset. healthier, more robust laugh- detracting element is the bit, forbidden on most of the It is unfunny, hack-

Royal while at dinner in the restau- rant where the band is a permanent fixture,

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The Orpheum still remains dark. institution has | If any big showman wants a chance

Maschke, the Republican boss, is as- The sistant treasurer. Boy.”

The true test of reliable merehandise is fully shown by Billy Robinson, now playing at Proc- tor’s Fifth Avenue. Bill, a comedian and dancer second to none in his line, has been away from New York for six months, but waited to purchase his fall and winter outfit from Eddie Mack on his return. Like Robinson, Mack has hundreds | of performers who do the same thing. They are in

O’Hare’s orchestra has set- wn at the Roosevelt for the

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ger eo ae” MIRE 8 ee ad VARIETY 15,000 instructors in town to attend the State Teachers’ Association. School teachers are long on attend- ing legitimate houses, and the more high brow the play the better they like it—that’s what they say. The appearance of Weber and Fields at the Orpheum, week of Nov. 16, will be their first visit here in nearly 15 years. The date of “The Fountain of Youth,” by the Kansas City Theatre, has been changed from Nov. 10 to Nov. 17 on account of the illness of James P. Newell. His role has been » taken by William T. Lawrence, late © of “The Truth,” A theatre, Rialto, recently com- pleted here at 18th and Vine, in the colored district, will play colored at- tractions. Seats 1,000, Fritz Leiber comes to the Shu- » bert week of Nov. 16, making his . first appearance here as a star. , y LOS ANGELES Variety’s Office Address, 322 Chapman Bidg. Had the talking acts not been bunched together as they were down toward the last portion of the bill at the Orpheum last week the enter- tainment would have been much better balanced and more impres- sive. The show as a whole was a covking good entertainment not- withstanding this fact, though it got off to a slow start, for it ended up with a bang. Marjorie xambeau was the head- liner in the crook’ playet entitled “Bracelets,” by Sewell Collins. Aided by three male players, Miss Rambeau presented a most relish- ab'e offering, which “clicked” in its entirety. She is popular here, hav- ing appeared in the Wilkes stock company, and her name proved to be a box office magnet. The sketch is well-knitted and maintains sus- pense throughout, despite the de- nouement was obvious shortly after the rise of the curtain. Miss Ram- beau gave a charming performance. Though here for the second week the Imperial Russian Players, some 30 of them, established the fact that class and novelty entertainment can be repeated and get the same whole- hearted approbation on its second week. At the Monday matince they duplicated the feat of stopping the show, which is seldom done here by a holdover turn. George Downey : and Gertrude Claridge started the week’s task with -bicycle,.roller skating, song and comedy a la Joe Jackson, The man is a comedian of no mean abil- ity. He is resourceful and capable, having a keen conception of comedy value. Miss Claridge’s work is con- sistent and pleasing. Grace Hayes in her cycle cf character songs w2s in the “deuce” spot.. The opening number went flat, and the gentle- men who occupy the upper shelf got @ little restless during its rendition, but recovered their composure dur- ing tne next number and maintained it-throughout the turn. Fortunello and Cirillino, formerly of the “Greenwich Village Follies,” provided thrills with ground tum- bling and gymnastic feats. Unfor- tunately the novelty of their open- ing was marred through a turn on the preceding week using a similar idea for their opening. Claude am Marion, following the Russian Play- ers, supplied the first comedy mo- ments from the talking angle.. The rotund and portly Marion found lit- tle difficulty in getting them started with her grotesque and low comedy antics which proved wows and en- abled the turn to finish with the audience clamoring for more. Sen ator Murphy, in the closing spot proved that it takes one of ability to hold it. Following Miss Rambeau at a rather late hour he cut loose his comment on the political situa- tion and held those who were in- clined to become a bit restless. After his curtain remarks he just | let them applaud until they got tired and found themselves in a most re- ceptive mood for Kay, Hamlin and Kay, who closed the show with their casting and trampoline, delivering a routine of stunts in a fast and con- sistent manner, Ung. A well-balanced, though slimly at- tended bill last week at Pantages. The announced election returns didn’t help business any. Bob, Bob and Bobbie, opened great, giving the show a fast start with their club swinging and trick dog. Lucille Benstead sang several popular songs. She scored with her selection from “Traviata.” ller voice seems better suted to operatic selec- tions, though she essays light pop- ular songs. Edith Murray and Company, featuring the Caprice Sisters, and three other girls who deserve featuring right along with the others. For a “flash act” this is —s YOU’VE BEEN WOND’RING WHO HAD THIS SENSATIONAL COMEDY SONG WOW VERSIONS FOR SINGLE, MAN OR WOMAN DOUBLES FOR TWO MEN, TWO GIRLS EXTRA CHORUSES AND GREAT CATCH LINES HERE IT IS WHAT A SONG EQUALLY AS HOT AS THE EQUATOR ARTIST COPY Those Panama Mamas (Are Ruining Me) By HOWARD JOHNSON and IRVING BIBO i night theyYe dancing And when they shake their hips Shim-mie shak- ers Youtalk a-bout re - suits __ De-sert their bat- tle ake loveto those Ma - Make love to those Pa Most any fel- lows heart they - win They do their cooking on the sands Andwhenthey do those jel - ly Theyshake so -much un - der - stand Youll see 2 great big bunch of sail-ors Threetimesa day I call a Doct-or ~~ ships. Eachnightwiththosecharm - ers IT sit un-der a tree, - Tocomeandfeel my Pulse. Eachnightwiththosecharm - ers ___ 1 sit un-der a_ tree, mas Though its hotas can mas__— Though itshotas can be. —_____. The wom-en are the cats. Those Pan-a-ma Even Firpo tried to bring one in. Those Pan-a-ma And how they shake their pots and pans You think of Muscle Sho - als. Those Pan-a-ma They caused the earthquake in Japan Those Pan-a-ma Are ru- -in- ing me. ox mas._ Are ru-in-ingme. — MCMXXIV by Maurice Abrahams, Inc. 1595 Broadway, N.Y. C. Made in U.S.A. GREAT AS AN ENSEMBLE, NUMBER FOR REVUES, TABS, NOW IS THE TIME TO SING =! ~ Those Pan-a-ma m Those Pan.a-ma ° me, Those Pan-a-ma me. wow TWO GREAT DANCE ARRANGEMENTS FOR SINGING ORCHESTRAS “SWEET LITTLE YOU” AND “PANAMA MAMAS” BURLESQUE SHOWS \ “SWEET LITTLE YOU” A RECOGNIZED HIT EVERYWHERE. USE IT ANYWHERE IN YOUR ACT “THAT RUSTLE OF SPRING MELODY” DANCE TO IT—OPEN TO IT—BOW TO Tr , PHONE OR WIRE MAURICE. ABRAHAMS, Inc. 1595 Broadway, New York the she rapid-fire tricks, two women and two men. with his box trick, the & is pulling every as a publecity stunt. best that has been out this way in a long time. Each girl is there with a knockout specialty, the act going at a terrific wallop finish. Miss peppy kid who isn't round herself with some ising talent, and pretty is some looker herself. Spencer and Williams, with the old barrel entrance, injected a lot of laughs into the old act and wowed them. lib stuff got over great, times was a bit fast for those in front. Chefalo, magician, closed the show r in front of the destroyed the Coast Theatres. Spencer's ad- New Rampart, in residential neighborhood, this week under manage- . A. Sobelman and John The house seats 1,200 The a feat to get admission i: losed opening attraction was “Her Night |for the of Romance.” Ann Moers. physica iners in an extra girls’ beauty | ture exponent, dancer, scree t conducted by a local paper | stage ac Ss, known in private sared in the prolog -at -—Loew’s| as Olive nn Scherer, h this week, where “In Every | tuted suit for divorce against | Woman’s Life,” an M. C. Levee pro- | Scherer the ground of ;| duction, was the screen offering. | tion. : Patrons at the early show in this The complaint charges that : house during the week were given | Scherer passes for admission to the United | on Oct. 22 Studios, which Levee heads. The| married passes are to be good on Saturday | 1921. afternoon. This stunt stimulated | separation business considerably, as it is quite | —_ — | Olive deserted her without cause 1923. The couple were in Los Angeles, June 16, ~~ Scherer up to the time of the acted as director of his wife’s business affairs. as a rule, . BENNY HARRISON AND DARLING IDEA, TALK AND CLOTHES FULLY PROTECTED BY THE N. Y. A. AND VARIETY’S ine thier! MATERIAL DEPT. Attorney, BEN H. EHRLICH in a New Act, “YARNOLOGY” By BILLY K. WELLS

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| WASHINGTON, D. c / } t i ! F t VARIETY

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IN A NEW COMEDY BOOK IT FOR LIFE. ___NEXT WEEK (NOV. 17), B. F. KEITH'S PALACE NEW YORK M MORRIS|

Mr. and Mrs. MORRIS | WILHELMINA ADRIAN and | CHESTER MORRIS

HE rfectly. “ALL THE HORRORS OF HOME” Scime” said in Variety:—BOOK IT FOR LIFE—LAUGHS, REAL LAUGHS. . William Morris, that sterling actor, exhibits in this at his acting experience has taught him playwrighting and construction—wrote it odes dialog: aatural characterizations, and as a vaudeville act, A NATURAL COMEDY SKIT OF OF just as it is by a natural family of players. A natural story; FINEST TYPE. Played

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-\ VARIETY BUREAU THE ARGONNE _Teiphonn pees. seat 4630 ‘By ‘MARDIE ‘MEAKIN As in war. days, Washington is still the “great little old try- -out town.” Two new ventures in the formative stage are in the current week’s theatrical fare. “Of a Sun- day,” sponsored by Wiliam Harris, Jr., got started Monday night at the Belasco, while Ruth Chatterton, management of Henry. Miller, came forth in “Come Out of the Kitchen” (now “The Magnolia Lady’).

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new. ones this week, under the head of “coming” for the week of the i6th the Belasco Has .another one, “Quarantine,” with Sidney Black- mer and Washington's own Helen Hayes, while* Polls announces “That’s My Boy,” starring Kary! Norman,

As for the National, it has a. tried and true offering for the current

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If you want a new act,.a new song, a play, burlesque’ or musi- cal comedy, we will write it. CHARLIE WILSON TED, Mae LEAN WRITE, WIRE or CALL 614 Gayety Theatre Bldc., New York “ Live in“ Seemingly not satisfied with two/ “Lollipop,” which stars Ada-May, but even this house has ‘anew “brain child” for the week of the 17th, when David Belasco brings Lenore Ulric in -“Harem” into our_midst... William Courtenay is the featured player in Miss Ulric’s ‘Bupport.

* Sack - Garrison, manager of the Mutual, will jong be remembered by the “Grown-Up “Babies” com- pany. Jack night election show on them, but served a “spread” backstage that squared things. all around.

Washington.:is soon to have a musical comedy produced entirely with a cast madewip of government employes. The defunct President will turn on its lights to harbor the show.

Current burlesque: of 1925” Kuties”” “Temptations (Gayety) and “Kuddling (Mutual),

In. addition’ to. Columbia's “Chu Chin Chow,” the other houses. are offering: Metropolitan,- Norma Tal- madge (¢“Secrets"); Rialto, “K the Unknown”; Tivoli, Marion: Davies (“Yolanda”); Palace, “Captain Blocd.” BALTIMORE By “yy” AUDITORIU M~—"That’s My Boy.” FORD S—"“New’ Brooms.” ACADEMY—Dark:. LYCEUM—tTall Cedars Minstrels (iast’ haif). MARYLAND-“Kelth vaudeville, PALACE —“Happy “Go > Lucky” (Columbia). GAYETY—"Cuddle Up" (Mutual). CENTURY. ROOF—Cabaret. VAGABOND — “Mixed Marriage” (Menday~ onty). -

frederiek R. Huber, municipal music director, returned recently from a conferences with Walter

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with HERMAN and This Week (Nov. 10), B. CHAS. FE. TOOLE, Sax aad Flute — RALPH A. BISSEL, Sax and Clarinet WM. A. KEELER, Sax and Clarinet FRED HENRY, Drums a E. RAE, ‘Tuba PRESS UNANIMOUS Greatest Band Act in Vaudeville WILLIAM PIKE and HIS ORCHESTRA in “THE REBELLION”

SAMMY TIMBERG Held Over Last Week at Keith’s, Philadelphia F. Keith's Palace, N, Y. Their Crowning Triumph PERSONNEL WM. PIKE,: Banjo OLIVER HARRIS, Teumped HARRY .LICHTMAN, Trampet HERB. WINFIELD, Tromb

zard. to the organt- | zation of a chorus to co-operate in the Beethoven Cheral Symphony to be . produced -here next January. Mr. Huber announced that he has secured Henry Hadley ta direct the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra con- eert for February.

Lee McLaughlin, assistant man- ager of the Hippodrome, arranged a neat tie-up with a local-department store recently.- It resulted in two- rang in an extra mid-) day full-page advertisements. in the press in connection with “Miss Physical Culture,” the .McFadden pupil headlined at the Hipp.

Robert Kyle, special exploitation man for the First-National, arranged with Dr. West, superintendent’ of schools, for a private. showing of “Lincoln” at the Rivoli previous to the public showing. The board of education and 175 .principals were the guests.

[SAN FRANCISCO: By Cc. H. BAILY San. Frasicisco, Nov. 11. Henry Duffy and his stock com- pany -epened Sunday night at the Alcazar .wWith their. production of “The, Cat and the Canary."- Most of-the players, -with -the’ exception of: Duffy..and his leading - woman, Dale Winter, are new to San Fran- eisco. In the’ cast mre _ Dorothy Le Marr, George Leffingwell,. Ralph Murphy, Maurice Franklin, David Braham and Henry Fillmore, The production of the WHlard play was an excellent one, and was received by a crowded house. Business seems to be holding its own. Mrs, Elia H, Weston, in charge of booking for Ackerman & Harris, has been stricken with pneumonia.

_ signed by Will King to appear in the next Strand~revue. BAMBOO GARDENS (Continued from page 1) orating and furnishing the place cost’ $88,000. It»seats 1,000: people

and refused to accept orders from him. It was necéssary. to call in an interpreter to explain to the res- taurant force thé U.-S. Court had taken. charge of the business. “Nicest Chop: Suey Place” A Caucasian restaurateur, Wil- liam Werner, is actively conducting

,, receiver took charge. Business was 4 kitchen crew ig said. to have been George Ratcliffe, of the circuit's | Los Angeles office, /is -handling | bookings pending her recov 4 Will Aubrey, tenor, has been and the size ‘of the restaurant ifs reported. to. have worked against ‘it, Operated by Chinese, the- Gar- ens has Chinese stockholders | it is said throughout .the country. | Its : waiters -were stockholders, up | to $20 .or. more. When Judge Cof- | -ey called’to assume official char The Yates Hotel lease has 407 It is urged that the © receivership will see the enterprise ~ years to run. through successfully. Robert H. Gay was appointed receiver under $5,000 bond by Judge Goddard.

Major Emil Leindorf has the sens ~ sation of Times Square in a foreign made Empire body to his Mercedes car. The interior of the sedan looks like a delicately furnished boudoir, Its body is of graceful lines and be- comes a center of an admiring group wherever it stops. The car wags made for a King of Europe, and is said to have cost $15,000 in Ger- many. Over here it's doubtful, with the Mercedes chass’s, if it could be duplicated for $25,000. Brought over by. a relative of the original owner, Major Leindorf secured it at a bare gain,

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MADAME KAHN : NEW YORK CITY for «| ’ interest. GOWNS ONE-FORTY-EIGHT WEST FORTY-FOURTH STREET : A Treat the Eyes Women who know style and appreciate quality will find in this group of Gowns and Wraps-we are diss _ ' playing the sumptuous creations they have wished for. i Rich fabrics, lavish trimmings, the fine workmanship, t ‘| featured by Madame Kahn, “America’s leading style : creator, combine to make this group of very exceptional : Madame Kahn : WRAPS | - NEW YORK : 148 West 44th St. PARIS 54 Faubourg Poissonniere 213 West 35th St. NEW YORK DEMPSEY’S $41,000 (Continued from page 1) daily. After each a crowd collected around the theatre’s stage entrance on 46th street. The champion re- ceived $5,000 as hie salary for the week. The State’s engagement had been awaited as a test of Dempsey’s drawing power in a pop price house at his large salary in the biggest cities. In Buffalo and Newark Dempsey had broken the Loew’s house records by comfortable margins. Loew’s State had been credited with an average weekly eince the iricreased scale of around $25,000 to $27,000 a week. '* Comedy Film on Bill On the same bill at the State last week was Keaton’s “Navigator,” a eomedy picture that has been doing @ emashing box office business in the -picture: houses. It. was the film’s first run for the New York Loew houses, following its pre-re- fease on Broadway at the Capitol. = Get This Startling New Book! It had been previously booked st the Loew. theatre. During the week the large per- centage of men in the tox office line was noticeable. At one observa- tion a line of nearly 60 had Lut one woman in it. Dempsey has played pop vaude- ville be fcre, but not in the east. He has twice toured the Pantages Cir- cuit, playing the Pantages on a guarantee against a percentage of the gross. On the Loew time he is on a straightaway salary. No diagnosis of the Dempsey draw was made. It remains wnkxnown whether the champion drew on his name or his beautified nose. For the stage perform-ence he did the turn reviewed unier New Acts in Variety some weeks ago. - Dempsey shattered all records at the Metropolitan, Brooklyn, Mon- day, doing $4,900 on the day. From all indications, the figures for the eurrent week may equal the $41,000 of last week at Loew’s State. The champ winds up his Loew tour at the Orpheum, Boston, next week, refusing to accept additional time. His Boston appearance calls for four shows daily. A retinue of advance agents have been sent ahead to blaze the trail for the champ's engagement. Pancho Villa and Band Dempsey’s phenomenal success in vaudeville has prompted several HOUDINI Master Magician of All Time EXPOSES “Margery” «greater than Fox Sisters @r PALLADINO) and vision. nearly winning $2.500 prize. Famous Boston “Medium” Argamasilla the Spanish Nobleman claiming X-Ray Margery baffled the Scientific American's Investigating Committee, fHoudini exposes her tricks and tells why the Beptember, 1924, Scientific American was withheld until ‘its special article could be eliminated. {Houdini exposes Arga- masilia, whe claimed. ability through vaults, watches, boxes. ecientists olaims; ing the Nobleman a conjurer. fThirty- twe pages, FULLY ILLUSTRATED; hotographic reproductions and draw- gs. Clear explanations; anyone can use the tests. SENT POSTPAID FOR $1 Mail dollar bill or money order NOW. ADAMS PRESS 278 West 113th Street PS deat YORK CITY to see Many authenticated Argamasilla’s Houdini duplicated them, prov- other fistic stars to angle for vaude- ville dates, entertainer as well as boxer. by Frank Churchill, his manager. FREE CONCERTS (Continued from page 1) theatres. An _ interesting phase of of the profession. including Pancho Villa, who is said to be an accomplished He is at present rehearsing an act with a five-piece band, which has already been submitted to the Loew office clated, but from various Broadway these concerts is the aim behind them. Zuro himself is a young man and is done with a purpose of providing a non-sectarian service for people {t is Zuro’s idea that music.makes just as good a church service as words. He also believes that music to be appro- priate to a sacred concert need not be sombre in tone and playing. He says these concerts should do noth- ing more than to give a little in- spiration and cheer. When the call for volunteers went out this year, 125 musicians from all over Broadway responded. Some were men who played musical com- edies night after night, and other men who played vaudeville shows. All wanted to contribute their help. Finally 90 men were selected and rehearsals started for the first con- cert. The concerts are to begin at noon and to run for little over an hour. At each one.a speakér of note and sometimes a distinguished soloist appears. Last year Mme. Mar- guerite D’Alvarez sang. Anna Ro- selle was another, with Maxmillian iizer, Marcelle Salzinger and Willy Stahl as other guest artists. The speakers at some of the meetings were Dr. Alexander Lyons, Murray Hulbert, Lieut-Gov. Lunn, the Rev. John Haynes Holmes, Dr. Charles Felsicher and Sophie Irene Loeb. Each one last year commanded a turnaway audience. contribution was taken to provide expenses, but nothing else in the form of money was solocited..Zuro’s idea now is to make the concerts a Broadway feature, with most of their patronage coming from those non-sectarians who are interested in music. The peculiar thing of it, the par- adox, is that the street which level altruistic niotive in view. day Symphonic Society. “CLOWN BATTLE” (Continued from page 1) At the Capitol, however, got away last Sunday to record| P Theatre, 45th Street altruistic. He is aiso practical. The/| business, getting $13,617.40, which LYMOUTH st of Broadway scheme of interesting Broadway|broke ail existing records for | @¥®% 3% Mats. Thurs and Sat,, 2:36 with his Sunday -morning concerts/the theatre. Monday's business yesterday Armistice Day sure fire there It A voluntary its own songwriters call cruel, is offer- ing this free series With an on-the- The orchestra has been incor- porated under the name of the Sun- ing title in “The Lover of Camille.” “He” was just under $10,000, which made it.certain as early as Monday night the M-G picture would remain ‘for a second week at the Capitol. With was would be enough business to bring the plepure's re- — Sry hateabens mene W. 424 8t. New Amsterdam >>" Wed.& Bat. Erlanger, Dittiagham and Ziegfeld, Man. Dire. NEW FALL EDITION ZIEGFELD FOLLIES 458 Seats Reserved. p Re on Beary + Yelle REPUBLIC mr Uta. Wed-Set. 2:56 ANN NICHOLS’ Great Comedy “ABIE’S IRISH ROSE” | THIRD” | YEAR THE PLAY THAT PUTS ‘U” Ih HUMOR == ELTINGE iis*wea’d eet Mts. Wed. & Bat at's; A. H. WOODS Presents Lowell Sherman © i in @ new play by Willard Mack HIGH STAKES BELMONT Zier fst: © ot ry Evenings 8:30 A. H. WOODS Presents cNscin =e) hs fia ances THEATRE ¥s*. Mats. Thurs. and my rs ZIEGFELD ‘PRODUCTION. EDDIE CANTOR in “KID BOOTS” with MARY EATON Thea., W.42d *. | tg es Mats. Wed. LIBERTY EARL CARROLL presents WHITE CARGO By LEON GORDON DALY’S 63d ST, "vex 8:20. Mats: Wed. & Sat. 2:30. LYCEUM Foe . Bece. ot 8:28 The Best People “I LAUGHED LONG TCO LOUDLY.” GEO. M. COHAN Thea., B'way & Phone Bryant 03 Mats. Wed. and Sat., 2: 30, “Audience with every other breai thres acts. — Stark Young, N. Y. breaih laughed m3 LEWIS & GORDON Present THE HAUNTED WALLACE SbSINCER | GLOBE 2% SPER ED. WYNN > The Perfect Fool presents himself in “THE BAG” Eves. 8:3¢. & : An Sreamen ETHEL BARRYMORE in PINERO’S Famous Drama The Second Mrs. Tanqueray 48th St. Evs. 8:30 CORT ities Wed. and Sat., 2:30 Books-Lyrics-Music b WYNN —Heywood Broun. Direction A, L. ANGER . ARTHUR HOPKINS presents EMPIRE Thea., B’y, 40 St. Evs, 8:30 Mats. Wed. & Sat. at 2:30 INA CLAIRE — EARL CARROLL VANITIES No}. 6EARL CARROLL THEATRE with JOE COOK rth Avenue and S0th Street. Bres. at 3:30. in “Grounds for Divorce” St., B. of Bway PLAYHOUSE sa Bryant 2628 Eves. 8:30. Mats. Wed. and Sat., 2:30 STEWART & FRENCH present The Joyous Comedy Success “THE SHOW-OFF" | By GEORGE KELLY Popular Matinees Thursday and Saturday at 2:30. Sam Thea., W.42 St. Eves.8:30 H. HARRIS Mats. Wed. & Sat., 3:30 The New American Musical Play “Hilarious, agreamingly funny.”—Times. BE YOURSELF ! With With QUEENIE SMITH JACK DONAHUE GAIETY Thea., B’way & 46 St. Evs.8:30 Mats. Wed. & Sat. THIRD YEARII! SAM H. HARRIS Presents JEANNE EAGELS in the Dramatic Triumph of the Century ‘*RAIN’”? Staged by JOHN D. WILLIAMS Theatre, W. 424 St. Eves. 8:20. TIMES SQ. Matiness Thurs. & Bat at 2:20. ZIEGFELD PRODUCTION BILLIE BURKE In Musical Comedy “ANNIE DEAR’? with ERNEST TRUEX Arthur Hopkins presents ‘What Price Glory’ “& True and Stunning War Play” by Maxwell Anderson and Laurence Stallings at 2:30 THRILLS! ACTION! THRILLS! WILLIAM FOX presentation “THE IRON HORSE” A John Ford Production LYRI Theatre, 42d, W. of B' way. Twice daily, 2.30-8.30. Phone Chickering 2736. .—% today, 2.30. KNICKERBOCKER Wi"We."%s"stt Direction ; CHARLES WNIT TER in ILYN Famous MILLE PETER P Staged by BASIL AN MARTIN BECK THEATRE | 465th Street at Highth Avenue Charles Dillingham-Martin Beck Production of ‘Madame Pompadour’ WILDA ‘BENNETT Matinees Wednesday and Saturday Seats Eight Weeks in Advance PIGS! LITTLE THEATRE WEST 44th STREET. Evenings 8:38 Matinees Wednesday and Saturday, 2:30 BELASC Thea., W. 44 St. Eves. 8:89 Mats. Thurs. & Sat., 2:88 DAVID BELASCO’S Presentation of ROBERT LORAINE in TIGER CATS By Mme. Karen Bramson, with KATHARINE CORNELL MARK D°*: anoaowaY f STRAND 1%) “A NATIONAL INSTITUTION” tion. oseph Finnkett di eee eee eereeeee STARTING SUNDAY SNOOZER JUNIOR A WORTHY SON OF A WORTHY SIRE ' Elected Nov. 4th by Mr. Pat Wood to Play B. F. KEITH’S BUSHWICK, Brooklyn, THIS WEEK (Nov. 10) {HOPE TO MAKE MANY NEW | FRIENDS AND MEET ALL MY FATHER’S OLD ONES vai My Representatives—ARTHUR PEARCE and LEW GOLDER . ITH Best Seats $1. on be sce at no NOTE: “The Iron Horse” other theatre duri season 1924-1925, nti = " —— “THE FAST SET] with ADOLPHE MENJOU and BETTY COMPSON ceipts up to the required mark by fast night to” guarantee an extra week. : Both “He” and “The Lover of Camille” bring back the thoughts of Serverin, the French pantomimist, imported to this country some years ago by William Morris to present his pantomimic work, and at t&@ > same time in the “He” picture t ds an undéreurrent of Slivers, © great American clown of anothe school who committed suicide some years ago. It is a story that i © parts lines up with Slivers’ life hia- tory. et (Cc indicates be mad ently q Quaker niably f: little cu circles. The si secured gered B MEN'S 1559 Br A Ste

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1 VARIETY — + z | AGREAT ATTRACTION IN AMERIC THE GREATEST POSSIBLE BOX-OFFICE MAGNET IN EUROPE! ALEX HYDE AND HIS NEW YORK ORCHESTRA Returning to Germany by Popular Demand Dec., Jan., Feb.—Deutsches Theatre, Munich Feb., March, April—Scala Theatre, Berlin Recording Artists for Vox, Berlin, and His Master’s Voice Co., Canada MANAGEMENT PAUL SCHULTZE . HARRY FOSTER JOHN HYDE IVAN BANKOFF WM. MORRIS NEW YORK BERLIN LONDON Sincere Thanks to HARRY. RICHMAN and LEW SWARTZ for releasing me from CLUB RICHMAN contract to enable my return to Germany Good-Bye Broadway Hello! Germany--- ome ott AL ROTH | America’s Foremost Jazz Dancer, Sailing with ALEX HYDE as Featured Dancing Attraction TOURING THE WORLD RETURNING TO THE UNITED STATES IN 1927 MIKE POLCER WALTER KALLANDER “AU Revoir AMERICA” PERSONNEL OF ALEX HYDE'S BAN ALEX HYDE. Dzirector BYRON HOOPER ................First Trumpet HERBERT CLARKE, Jr..........Second Trumpet ee eee eee re CHAS. HERSTOFF ................+.....-Drums wows. \,. .First Saxophone SAMUEL DUNKEL ...........Second Saxophone STEVE KRETZMER EAE PRUE +n waniees odndanaedtes0as venue DERE, DRAPES .:0.n.0.0.0.9.0.010,00 00h 06 scans ab on cee WALLY BAKER .......--cccccccceee Card Boy “HELLO, GERMANY !” . Piano BECK’S OPENING (Continued from page 1) indicated that cast changes should be made, Those reports persist- ently qualified the opinion of the Quaker City critics, whose unde- niably favorable opinions caused no little curiosity in legit «managerial circles. The suggestion that a new lead be secured is said to have at first an- gered Beck, who with Charles Dill- IMEN’S SHOES ‘and even the 1559 Broadway NEW YORK ingham produced “Pompadour.” It opened the new Martin Beck the- atre last night (Tuesday). Beck is said to have declared he would show the wise bunch they were wrong. Later when rumors Miss Hampton would be succeeded reached Jules E. Brulatour, the hus- band of the film star is reported having said he would buy the show 3eck theatre in order that Miss Hampton should open with the operetta in New York. Leo Fall, the Viennese composer, clashed with Beck several times over the casting, it is said. He walked out after watching a re- hearsal five minutes and stamped out of the Forrest, Philadelphia, at the end of the first act of the pre- miere there, being so excited he broke his hat. : Fall’s differences with Beck are said to have led to. the.manager ARE YOU GOING 10 EUROPE? Steamship accommodations arranged on al} Lines at Main Office Boats are going very fuli; arrange early. Foreign Money bought and sold. Liberty Bonds bought and seld. PAUL TAUSIG & SON, 104 East Mth St., New York Phone Stuyvesant 6136-6137 giving orders that the composer re- ceive no tickets for the premiere in New York. He was invited as the guest of a first nighter, how- ever. One report had it that Beck re- fused to allow Fall the honor of conducting the orchestra for the opening performance. However, the excitability of the composer and the risk of him missing cues be- | cause of the English lines may be | also reasons. Fall’s Successes Fall has a record of 23 successes abroad and he claims his only two real failures were staged on this side of the water. One was “The Girl on the Train,” produced about 15 years ago and “The Rose of Siamboul,” a. post-War production. “The Girl on the Train” similarly opened in Philadelphia. A group of ticket speculators, some of whom now have their own | agencies but then sold tickets on | the street, saw the out of town | opening of “The Girl” and bought | the first 10 rows, paying a premium |e of 50 cents a.ticket. That was the first time a ‘Manager received gratuities for tickets. Before the | show opened on Broadway another | | ness five rows were purchased by the group of specs who included Mau- rice Blau, Leo Neuman, Louis_ Cohn and Jack Lang. Bascom, who had a regular ticket agency, did busi- with the specs under cover but the other recognized brokers refused to handle the tickets be- cause of the deal with the specs. The show failed but during the eight weeks of the ticket buy the specs lost $12,000. Brulatour was reported plan- ning legal aetion against Beck on the basis of an alleged run of the play contract given Mise Hampton. It is known the film man was host to several persons whom he invited to Philadelphia to witness Miss. Hampton’s performance in “Pompadour,” with the possible idea of havng them testify in the event the matter reaches the courts. -CHORISTER NOW DIVA. (Continued from page 1) in the musical comedy and during the Boston run of the show last summer she sang in the Maine Mu- sic Festival, scoring a tremendous personal From that time on she was cinched for the Met. Al- though not yet 20, she has been given a year’s contract with a five- year option at a salary of over twice success. DRAPERY FABRICS TIGHTS — HOSE — JEWELRY TRIMMINGS DAZIAN’S 142 West 44th Street New York NO TARNISH ———— SUENERY PS |. ES Pic) URE 723 SEVENTH AVENUE LopaiNtes |MAUDEVILE | eet Eon LO RAINTED. oI PRODUCTION RY THING of the LomAINTED. STUDIOS} oe ag an perigee lilinin idaho ac wht Be: 4 “3 pie wa

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WILLIE HOWARD and EUGENE HOWARD Playing Return Engagement at KEITH'S PALACE, NEW YORK, This Week (Nov. 10) SAMMY HOWARD and LILLIAN NORWOOD Also Playing PALACE (But in Manchester, N. H.) “ESTHER FROM PITFSBURGH” IS A eee SENSATION — The Act That Can Play Any Place and Anywhere ° TH See ALF T. WILTON

the amount usually paid debutante singers. A Met contract for a year is a good thing with the five-year op- tional angle as its most important ‘feature, but that she was entrust- ed with such an important role in a revival as widely press agented as the “Hoffman” thing indicates that. Gatti-Casazza expects some- thing of her. CHAUTAUQUA IN CHI (Continued from page 1) the best obtainable, are supposedly being supplied by Harrison and Harshbarger of Chicago. In reality, however, they come through the

Redpath offices. In addition, all the

You are judged by the company you’re in. Bud Williamson at the Shubert, New York, in the Greenwich Village Follies, plays many, parts well in this classy show. Bud smokes | & Y cigars. All | & Y smokers are dis- criminating. You'll always find 1 & Y in a connoiseur’s company— Judge them accordingly. ' 1 & Y CGARS THE SHOW WORLD'S FAVORITES 708 SEVENTH AVENUE, NEW YORK Opposite Columbia Theatre DOROTHY ANTELL urges you to see her line of birthday cards. Miss Antell!l, a former artist, for the past few years an invalid, will have for sale a handsome col- lection of novelty cards. Also silk hose. Help her help herself. Visit her ae 600 West 186th Street, New York.

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local help of the Redpath office is enlisted in trying to make the series, a success. It is, perhaps, the first time a lyceum or Chautauqua has been tried on a town of this size. The fact that it is under another name and that this particular series en- lists some of the world’s greatest artists may get it by. Press agents brought in from the outside are also being used, - If the project gets over the busi- ness men of the uptown section, who. have lent their support, will then be ready for the next event, which will undoubtedly be a regular Chautauqua or lyceum and not called as is the present one by a fancy title. 4 LILLIAN GISH’S $1,500 (Continued from page 1) plaint, he had arranged for thé mar- keting of the serial biography in McCall’s Magazine after having written it. When Charles H. Duell, Jr., the Gish manager and president of Inspiration Pictures, heard of it, he declared the publicity not want- ed. Levinson alleges that his work in writing the biography, to have been signed by the mother of the Gish girls, is worth the amount named in the suit. A recent volume lately on the book market is of the Talmadge sisters, reputed to have been writ- ten by their mother. VAUDE DIVIDENDS (Continued from page 2) Company has declared a dividend of 7 percent. Halls which run sub- sidiary to the V. T. C. are, accord- ing to a report issued by Charles Gulliver, doing well. The Brighton and Leeds Hippodromes, originally Barrasford houses, declared a 7% percent dividend for the year ending July 31. The shareholders are now only faced with an indebtedness of $55,000. Southampton Hippodrome and. the . Boscombe Hippodrome (South of England Hippodromes, Ltd.) show a dividend of 10 percent for the year ending May 24. These houses have now-redeemed al) their mortgages and there are no charges, Southend Hippodrome registers a

dividend of 10 percent, the mortgage being reduced to $25,000, and the

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JOS. E. HOWARD Features MARTHA LAWRENCE ¢} --.ain “ETCHINGS FROM LIFE”. IN VAUDEVILLE Liverpool Hippodrome mortgage has been reduced to $50,000, with the directors advocating a dividend of five percent. With no existing mortgages the Portsmouth Hippodrome ‘will pay a dividend of 10 percent. Newcastle Hippodrome, with no charges against the company, recommends 20 per- cent, while the Alhambra, Paris, has declared a dividend of 18% percent. The Sheffield Hippodrome has also declared 10 percent. FILM REVIEWS (Continued from Page 26) comer, who is handsome enough and shows promise as an actor. Violet Merserau returns to the screen after some years as the poor girl, and Burr McIntosh and J. Barney Sherry are included in th@ balance of the strong cast. The film has been lavishly set and the scenes on board a transatlantic line and at a big country club dance are particularly expensive looking. If any fault is to be found it is the almost total absence of comic relief. TURNED UP William Steiner Production, featuring Charles Hutchinson. Distributed by Hur- ricane Film Corp. Running time, 55 mins. Reviewed at Loew's New York, Oct. 28. Half of double bill.

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Another “thrillingly melodramatic” attempt with too many thrills and too much hokum dramatics to ailow for credulity or realism. However, the picture has much to recommend it, thanks to the excellent cast and the good work of Charles Hutchin- son, who seems to be one of the few athletic artists who can act. Hutchinson as Bruce Pomroy, a bank cashier, has for an employer and rival Paul Gilmore (Crauford Kent). Kent is using the bank as a clearing house for. stolen bonds. Pomroy and Gilmore were class- mates. Both love Betty Browne (Mary Beth Milford). Hutchinson frames Pomroy through Joe Turner (Charles Cruz), the teller. He steals $5,000 from Pomroy’s-money. The shortage is reported and Gilmore offers to cover it up with his own money. Pomroy refuses. The di- rectors are notified and vote with Gilmore to arrest Pomroy. He eludes the police, and after a “chase” jumps off a roof into the office of the gang of bond thieves who are working with Gilmore. The master mind of the crooks hides Pomroy and then proposes he join the gang. He appears to do so, and remains at their headquarters, a suburban mansion. He places a dummy in his bed and escapes to warn Betty of Gilmore. The rob- bery is successful, Pomroy making

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a giant swing over and back to the office building to be robbed. The picture ends in a wild battle im and around an abandoned mill where the gang congregate, with Pomroy and Gilmore tumbling over a precipice in their struggle. The denouement develops that Pomroy is working with a couple of Depart- ment of Justice detectives after men higher up in the bond thefts. The direction is the weakest part of the picture and is responsible for the unconvincing portions. The tech- nical errors are many and glaring. The “surprise” expected when Pom- roy is revealed as working with the detectives doesn't materialize, due to faulty continuity, and several other portions are equally as vague. This makes for a very ordinary picture, with the usual strained attempts to inject thrills for which the story has been sacrificed. The work of the cast is splendid but powerless against the faults of the director and the spotty continuity. Con. Napoleon and Josephine Foreign-made production. No director or Players named. Shown at the Stanley, Y., Oct. 2. Running time, 63 mins.

This is another of those “French Revolution pictures,” as the exhib- itors are terming all of the costume stuff. This one is simply a straight- forward picturization of the rise and fall of the Corsican who became the Emperor of France. The Em- press Joseppine and iater the Em- press Marie-Louise are the two lead- ing characters, together with that of Napoleon. There possibly is an audience for this type of picture, but it seems that they would be rather hard to find among the aver- age run of picture fans that attend the cheaper priced admission houses. Yet there is nothing about this pic- ture that would make it worthy to play any of the bétter houses. History is the base of the story. It takes Napoleon through to Mos- cow and later Waterloo. The battle ogy in the latter event are only fair. The film ts cheaply produced and in spots the tinting is bgt los red. THE LOST TRIBE Distributed by Aywon Film Corp. An educational feature credited to Capt. Frank Hurley. Showing at Loew's New Ycrk as

half the bill, Oct. 24. Running time, over 60 mins. An interesting educational - pro- gram addition that might enhance its value with deletion. The film is dedicated to Sir Ernest Shackleton by Capt. Frank Hurley and is the depiction of the latter’s exploration of remote regions in New Guinea. The picture is given novelty through the invading party having

imported two sea planes from which many “shots” have been obtain Otherwise the action does not de- viate from others of the type in showing the native dances, made ¢.j ‘ living and “types.” The film claims to reveal the aise | covery of one of the Lost Tribes of © Israel and asserts that it is the first time white men have invaded - this New Guinea sector. The titling is out of proportion t@ - the photography in natives working themselves into @ frenzy, as throughout the action the . subjects appear extremely calm ana@ = docile. The danger is not apparent on the screen and might just as we have been eliminated from the wording, for under the circum- stances it fails to ring true. However, the showing of stuffed skulls and other somewhat gruesome details attain interest, while the aeroplanes comprise a new twist

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for this sort of camera work that ghould make the picture playable with judicious placing. There is little or no comedy at- tempted to ginger the continuity, hence it remains a straightaway } telling of the Hurley expedition that is “tai told, Reeerereery aoe i. LONDON FILM REVIEWS ZEEBRUGE London, Oct. 27. The success of the War Office supervised film, “Armageddon,” caused a cert in liveliness at the iralty, with the result the Sea rds decided to have their own film. The picture, just shown here, is in the hands of New Era Films, and the actual production work hag been done by Bruce Wolfe and A. V. Bramble. Bramble was the man responsible for the “Armageddon” production and has the distinction

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of being closely related to several of the officers taking part in the attack on the Mole at Zeebruge. In the present case his work is every, bit as good as in the former picture, particularly in the V. C., scenes which have been reconstruct- ed with remarkable care and an entire absence of histrionics. The famous signal to those who were about to make the attack and re- minding them it was the eve of St. George’s day brought their reply to the effect “they’d give the dragon’s tail a damned good twisting,”.and supplies a keynote to the feature, which is not devoid of a dry humor even in its most thrilling moments. Among the V. C. episodes is the’ story of how Sergeant Finch was in the fighting—top of the “Vin- dictive”’ when it was shattered by a shell. He crawled out of the wreckage and went on working his gun alone. The actual gun was shown to the audience. Another episode shows Lieutenant Deane rescuing over 100. men in a launch built to take 40. The Victoria Crosses’ given for this action were voted by the’ men. Many of the actual officers and others taking part in the fight were present at the Marble Arch Pavilion, where the premiere took er re. WHAT THE BUTLER SAW 4 London, Oct. 27. Made by George Dewhurst with American stars and handled by the Gaumont Co., this feature is a really excellent example of a stage farce transferred to the screen. Dewhurst has adhered faithfully to the play by Fred Mouilliett and Judge Parry. His production work is exceedingly good, and several situations which might have been vulgar and suggestive have been skilfully handled. There is nothing to offend the most fastidious. A young taxi driver suddenly comes into a fortune and goes to the ancestral home, taking. with

him the memory of a girl he has met casually and his “runner.” The

The Outstanding Success in St. Louis Theatricals!! OSCAR DANE’S LIBERTY WANTED-Burlesque Comedians Liberty Music Hall, Grand and Delmar, St. Louis WRITE OSCAR DANE MUSIC HALL latter becomes the butler and the good fairy, or evil genius, accord- ing to individual fancy. Money is lacking, and the two of them quick- ly turn the old home into one full of ailing and paying guests. Among them is the ex-taximan’s dream girl, only she turns out to be a married woman who has come down to give her husband, somewhat of a gay Lothario, a surprise. He is making love to every woman in the place, and the surprise is very com- plete. Then the hero’s maiden aunt ‘arrives and brings her. parrot with her. Events move rapidly. The young couple wish to spend the night to- gether, but at the last moment the maiden aunt changes her bedroom for that of the girl. The husband enters, having had some difficulty {in getting rid of his ‘fellow guests, ofily to be severely bitten by the parrot. Every man in the place is blamed and everybody is watching for a parrot-bitten individual, while the young husband in one way and another manages to-get every male guest bitten. In the end the butler is blamed and happiness restored to everyone, The acting on all sides ts far above the average, and a finer all- round cast has rarely been seen In a British picture. Chief honors among the women must go to Pauline Garon for a really clever performance of thé aunt’s com- panion. She has the light touch necessary for such airy comedy. Irene Rich is good as the young wife. Guy Newall, as the husband, and Bromley Devenport do fine work. As the butler John Mac- Andrews is capital. . «+ Excellent dancers are FLO BCKERT and STAN MIT- CHELL, in fact ECKERT’S technique is quite impeccable, She has the courage and accuracy, with the equally important e0-operation of MITCHELL, to @o some spectacular leaps that. caused audible gasps in the house.”"—L. A. DAILY RECORD. “ . . « there are two people who deserve plenty of praise. These two are none other than FLO ECKERT and STAN MITCHELL. These two folks put on a dance number, “Spring Fever,” that sets one’s shoulders swaying and calls for encore after encore.” —L. A. EVENING HERALD. we FLO ECKERT proves herself a marvelous litile dancer, etc."—L. A. DAILY TIMES. 1 . FLO ECKERT and STAN MITCHELL, @ dancing team, put much animation into the proceedings, etc --L. A. EVENING EXPRESS.

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N. EW YORK VAUDEVILLE DEPARTMENT FLASH ACTS, REVUES ; short jumps | * 2 WRITE TIM % BRANCH OFFICES: MAIN OFFICE: BRANCH OFFICES: ‘ pic oe wads9 " : NEW REGENT THEATRE SLOG. -. National Vaudeville Exchange New York City - wee ‘Ndi Y. 90) Strand Thabo cnieinik eaihane 205 Oclaware Bids. | 619 Bramson Building, Buffalo, N. Y. tds. D first-class service write, wire or phone rT. or eur nearest office. 700 Sarjor » aide. Lyric. On. the 24th “The Dream Buffale, N. Y. VAUGEVILUE ARTISTS: , Girl’ comes to the Shubert, and it. aa 509 Lafayette Theatre | offering from ten to thirty weeks for standard Puttsbureh. Pe. robabl hi t a Gre ae 429 Felten Bids. probably something new at the Adelphi. Dec. 1 sees “Be Yourself,” — —_—— —= at the Garrick; “Meet the Wife,” at - ‘JOHNNY JONES the Broad, and new bookings at the , Forrest, Chestnut and, probably, IN ARGE Walnut. “Morgan,” with William cH carnum. comes to the Garrick Dee, maagandls 5 wo room VAUDEVILLE THEA? RES Estimates of the Week Daily, $2 OFFICES “In Heidelberg” hub ee idea : a _ New_York |“eerise | Wesae’ | ___Seattio _ | San Frasotees ———. Seaver _ |week). Highly re ict to ae ro 2 ath Garium {| Woods’ Empress Alcazar r epparently, well liked, though i ACKERMAN) g HA id heatre Bid Bid Os. He E , , SD scare The | Bide Bids. Bids. Tecate Se. > “e nee away some of house’s regular revue EXECUTIVE OFFICES: Seip to a house that tras been ati the operetta oppo- | The week’s gross, undoybtedly the jnoo all season to date. Got $20,000 at | THIRD FLOOR, PHELAN BLDG. - ed play for “Little | season’s record to date, was under !o,r close to it. : ‘ Kitche MARKET. GRANT and O’FARRELL STREETS SAN FRANCISCO its final week at | $4,000, and well under. The mere “Little Miss Bluebeard” (Broad, sonmaty. ELLA. HERBERT WESYON, Booki the Che wever, the influx | fact that it was ordered removed |24 week). Return engagement for calls. str ooRtng Manager of the patrons was| after a single week, most unusual /|Miss Bordoni’s play, with business suitable LOS ANGELES—626 CONSOLIDATED BLDG. mostly offset ‘Dy the fact that the} here, was excellent proof of its good, if not up to last season’s as- Chestnut’s usual clientele, which is | reception. tonishingly high level. Did between a ther Th dd l of “M ie’ {$11,000 and $12,000. “The Rivals” profitable engagement. pe : different from that of any 0o @ sudden removal o aggie ’ “The Potters” (Great Northern, $12.00. "Maven ta bituto tt Be iy house in town, had been exhausted. |meant another batch of openings this |°P{cy Suet ae ten ss 6th week). Not holding at pace to| “Beggar on Horseback" (Adel yhi,| ence the only difference noted |week, the most prominent being Cyrano de Bergerac” (Forrest, Cosm assure sticking in much longer:| 12th week). True to the schBitione was more of a demand in the agen- |“Cyrano de Bergerac,” at the Forrest, |On€ week only). Had brilliant open ter.” Averaged thus far between $6.500| of town. once an attraction starts | leS 2nd less of the ticket window The money order sale was claimed |{n& after immense advance sale, Paulk and $7,500, with erratic business not slipping it’s gone Some a tepe arene sale that the Chestnut inevitably 9 have broken house recores, aad Penipeteur beat sine =. oe Susan.’ wrest : eres: ‘ %. - ; ets all day long. . the opening night was brilliant. Bal- ’ on | Wee air eey ing effect of extra plugging. here in last three weeks. Reported | ® y sd cony and gallery were jammed to |®Pparently good, but not satisfactory Clair Seventh Heaven” (Cohan’s | $10,500 gross. These three musical shows—all of | -. pacity, and there were about four |*®, Producers. ta Grafid, 9th week). One ofthe shows} “Strange Bedfellows” (Playhouse, | them—fared better than most of ee ae in the orchestra, with Awe “Aren't We All?” (Garrick, 24 es. severely caught in the election day | 24 and final week). A quick flop,| the. dramatic at. ~-ctions. Easily | ..onor : ve 4 " week). Best of tl 1 , Alm stay at the Lyric for four. weeks, | -¢™Jamin Franklin. week, | Bie antivities any rere ye aes | (Continued from Page 14) | but instead goes out this Saturday, The Adelphi had “Ashes” as its} “Spring Cleaning” (Lyric, 24 at ben aiibe for this piece, figured’ °lase of music in both “Pompa- | 2fter two—with little or no business, |2°W show, the notices not being |week). Despite splendid notices and to hold well into the winter season, | our” and “Heidelberg” will not go| Next door at the Adelphi (“Mag- ergo ‘enthusiastic. The Chestnut |jenthusiastic audiences, this Lons- Reported slightly under $14,000 | big with some'of the jazz hounds,/| gie”) things ‘went even worse. .Here Pee BK ag ny eae suttler,” which is |dale comedy hardly beat $7,500. Quits “Romeo and Juliet” (Garrick, 4th| and neither is likely to enter into| was an unknown play, a try-out Ye Went oe 9 tg ga ] |Saturday and Clases, week). Looked as though it had | | the big splurge class, but both are| that was hammered by the press FE wll "mmeia eae et least three | _ “Ashes” (Adelphi, Ist week). No ' surprise house Monday, starting oft | far and away above the average| with few exceptions. The Monday Peres P ae ” a." ane ety ils” |tices* not so good; run limited, week at encouraging clip. Building‘ and should click nicely for not too ‘opening was a matter of a little lother ordaniéee’ “y Jae io Guae at | ot a ade, pe gas ere - giaaainely well. ye bathe. dee atv > SM. Diameter tones eee aban ell, >, sady, Be Good,” at ‘cut in two, and did well under ; p a gly wé yet not satisfac ong ys over $250. Tuesday was little more. the Forrest, and “Cobra.” at the on single-week stay * WESTERN VAUDEVILLE MANAGERS ASSOCIATION GENERAL BOOKING OFFICES, FIFTH FLOOR, STATE-LAKE BUILDING, CHICAGO NOW BOOKING THROUGH TO THE PACIFIC COAST KANSAS CITY, MO; Second Fioor Main St. Theatre Bidg.

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or we faces - as 4 Rr pereien— sent November 12, 1924 VARIETY HOTEL HUDSON ALL NEWLY a Atcha $22 and Up Sin $12 an® Up Dou 4 Hot and Cold Water and Telephone in Bach Room. 102 WEST 4th STREET - NEW YORK CITY Phone: BRYANT 7228-29 HOTEL FULTON, din the Heart of New York) $8 and Up Single $14 and Up Double Shower Baths, Hot and Cold Water and Telephone. Electric fan in each room. 264-268 WEST 46th STREET . NEW YORK CITY Phone: Lackawanna 6990-1 Opposite N. V. A Se" HOTELS FOR SHOW PEOPLE sO I,eonard GRANT Special Rates to the Heihdesion Hiicks, ee) |) ae CHICAGO Operating LORRAINE 417-419 5. Wabash Avenue Hiotels Housekeeping Furnished Apartments of the the Better Kind THE DUPLEX 330 West 43rd Street, New York—Longacre 7132 Three and four rooms with bath, complete kitchen. Modern in every particular. Will accommodate four or more adults. $12.00 UP WEEKLY. Refer Communications te M. CLAMAN, 330 West 43d Street In the Heart of New York HOTEL ACROPOLIS 310. West 58th St. ho Bathe, 900 — “NEW BEAUX ARTS ‘RESTAURANT. —-on Premises—— Phone; LONGACRE, 10244 6805 COMPLETE FOR HOUSEKEEPING Private Bath. 3-4 Rooms, Caterina THE BERTHA 323-325 West 43rd Street he profession. STEAM HEAT AND EL ECTRIC LIGHT + -©- + = « GEO. P. SCHNEIDER, Prop. FURNISHED APARTMENTS CLEAN AND AIRY NEW YORK CITY to the cemfert and convenience 61 $15.00 UP . In the Heart of LOS ANGELES Theatre District 971 WILSHIRE BLVD. with bath. Individual phones. CAMPBELL APARTMENTS and HOTEL Attractive and newly furnished Single and Double Apartments. Hotel rooms Blevator service. ) Under the Personal Supervision! of MRS. BA _ Advance Reservations Selicited—RKecommended Telephone \Van Dyk 2276 Ball room for the use of Guests. CAMPBELL Orpheum Artists - Popylar Prices Special Rates for Permanent Theatrical Guests ———— ACE HOTEL 200 West 50th Street NEW YORK CITY (Off Broadway) Elegantly furnished apartments, one and two rooms, bath and shower. All newly furnished and. decorated, $15.00 up. Daily, $2.50. Day and night service. The Brandon Apartments 832 Ninth Avenue at 54th Street, New York City Kitchenette apartmerts and furnished roams. all mewly,furnished; a. perfect home for professional folks. Telephone calls strictly attended to. Apartnients suitable for 3 or 4 persons, $7.00 up, Phone Columbus 3554 ENGAGEMENTS Cosmo Bellew, for “Lass o’ Laugh- ter.” Paulette Susan.” Claire Luce, Fooshet Sisters, éls.”’ Almeda Fowler and Tony Stan- ford for “Betty Lee.” Wallace McDonald, Mark.” Louise Carter, Winston, “Black-Eyed “Music Box Revue.” “Artists and Mod- “The Easy ” “The Big Moment. TAVERN A CHOP HOUSE OF EXCEPTIONAL MERIT 156-8 WEST 48TH STREET East of Broadway KITCHENETTE APARTMENTS IRVINGTON 355 West 51st 6640 Circle | 350 HOUSEKEEPING APARTMENTS HENRI COURT 312 West 48th Street 3830 Longacre HALL Street HILDONA. COURT 341-347 West 45th Street. 3560 Longacre. 2-3-4-room apartments, Each apartment with private bath, a kitchen, kitchenette. $18.00 UP WEEKLY—$70.00 UP MONTHLY The largest maintainer of housekeeping furnished apartments directly under the supervision of the owner. the theatrical district. All fireproof buildings. Address all communications to CHARLES TENENBAUM Principal office, Hildona Court, 341 West 45th St., New York Located in the center of Office in each building. s Apartments canbe seen evenings. YANDIS COURT 241-247 West 43d Street ' . UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT ‘Newly renovated and decorated 1, 2, 3 and 4 room apartments; private shower baths; with and without kitchenette, also maid service. de and up weekly. Under supervision of MRS. SEAMAN NEW YORK THE ADELAID! SINGEE, $3.90 and UP | BRUSSEL L A. CONN, Manager. DOUBLE, $4.00 and UP por eeeety of egrshom F Hotel ‘HOTEL AMERICA 47th St., Just East of Broadway NEW YORK CITY The on:y exclusive Theatrical Hotel at moderate prices in-New York City. Our rates are reasonable to the’ profession. Large room, with private bath, $17.50 per’ week.. Single foom, without bath, $14 per week. Make Your Reservation in Advance Ellis for “Desire Under Charies the Elms.” Mary Nash for Elaine Sterne’s “one act sketch, “Fear” (vaude- ville). Frankie James for “Big Boy.” Charles LaTorre (LaTour) for “The Hold Up Man” (Pitou). Henry Hull in “God Bless Our Home” (Robert Milton). Wilda Bennett to replace Hope Hampton in “Madame Pompadour.” Selena Royle for “Poor Richard.” Donald P. Richardson for “Prin- cess April’ (Jane Richardson. pre- viously reported). Pauline Garon in “Parisian Nights” (film), to be made on the western coast. Mary Carr, Virginia Pearson and Charlie Murray to support Larry Semon in “The Wizard of Oz” (mo- tion pictures). Beryl Mercer, Kay Laurell, A. P. Kaye, Percy Ames and Olga OHa- nova for “Quarantine.” 3ill1 Adams, “See America First.” Lucille LaVerne for “Lass o Laughter.” John Costello for “Blind Alleys.” Kapa Davidoff, formerly of “Chahve. Souris,” for “The Proud Princess.” BILLS NEXT WEEK (Continued from page 39) Ben Meroff Band Roy & Arthur (Two to fill) Ja Da Trio Capman Boys 8ST. LOUIS Jean Boydell Grand Tan Arakis Japs Lime Three (Three. to fill) A Sirloin eS eee he Hits $1 $4 Par Special: OEL’S The Rendezvous of the Leading Lights of Literature and the Stage. The Best Food and Entertainment in New York. Music and Dancing Steak and Potatoes (Any Style) $1. One’ Moment West of Broadway at 41st Street HOTELALPINE Formerly REISENWEBER’S | 58th St. and 8th Ave., New York | 1 and 2 ROOMS; PRIVATE BATH | SPECIAL RATES TO PROFESSION PHONE COLUMBUS 1000 aa } Rialto Flotilla Orch | Moore & Megley Co]! (Three to fill) (Others to fill) SPRINGF’LD. ILI SO. BEND, IND. + Aronia A, Majestic Palace Galletti’s Monks Harry Rappi H Kessler Co O’Rourke & Riley LeRoy Talma & B 24 halt Walton & Brant We Three Girls Davison’s Loons Val Harris Co Areo Bros (Two.to fill) 24 half Plantation Days CHICAGO KEITH CIRCUIT CLEVELAND 2d haif Read's East & Dumke Hart’s Hollanders H Waiman & Debs (One to fill) Harvey Haney & G Goetz & Koehler IND’NAPOLIS, KY. Bandomania Keith’s (One to Ai) (Louisville split) DETROIT, MICH. Hunting & Francis LaSalle Gosler & Lusby Cc donia East & Dumke aledonian Four T l Dan Sherman Co (Fwe te ai) Cliff Clark LEXINGTON, KY. Wonder Girl Ben Ali er ae Keo Taki Yok! 2d halt Mahoney & Ceci! Frish Rector & T Chas Horn Co Murdock & K’y Sis! Officer Hyman Laura Ordway (One to fill) Knick Knacks 1924 2d haif (One to fill) Lee & Cran " ex | Chase & Latour EV ANSV ILLE Claudia Coleman } Victory (Two to fill) Three Golfers LOUISVILLE, KY Phillips & Ellsw’th ile Lanoff Sis National 2a half (Indianapolis split) Lewis & LaVarr ist half Berzac’s Circus Gordon & Rica Josey Heather Co Dwyer & Orma (Two to fill) MUSKEG'N, MICH. Jefferson Doree Sis Bert & Lehman (One to fill) 2d half LePan & Bastido May & Kilduff (One to fill)) TRE.HAUTE, Indiana Lewis & LaVarr Chase & Latour Claudia Coleman Golden Gate Reyue (One to fH) FLINT, MICH. Palace May & Kilduff Pilcer & Dougias Four Volunteers (Two to fill) 2d half Mantell’s Manikins Bert & Lehmann Operalogue Peargon N’port & P Dan Sherman Cg, FT. WAYNE, IND. Palace” Stuart Barnes Kerr & Weston (One, to OM): 5 IND. ee ee te ee rs Pa rn eae Or eae 2k 2 ee Hi ; NEE AOE AE WOOP LY OLE LEYTE OGG OLIN ES TD GEE, $15. 00 to $25.00 a Week BD eg — x, ene NOW UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT MRS. RAMSEY 3 .20 m ye rom Loop on street car ° . Se x e 754-756 EIGHTH AVENUE Apply Mr. and Mrs. Scheets, 3700 LAKE PARK AVE., CHICAGO Between 46th and 47th Streets One Block West of Broadway Phone Drexel 0985 aout Mr are. sures, Four and Five-Room Furnished Apartments,’ ¥ AY Take Cottage Grove Car at Wabash Avé. to 37th St., walk two blocks oT ooslonal: Phones: Chickering 3160-3161 * east to lake front, corner Bete same WASHINGTON, D.-C. . HOTEL. FRANKLIN (Formerly REILLY’S) THE LEE HOUSE Franklin aid>-Eutaw Streets, BALTIMORE ; > . Entireds ad ated 1 A Fifteenth and L Streets best. Every room — Bowe peg mw be > poner ag. | ee ‘dik; al to, the WASHINGTON’S NEWEST DOWNTOWN HOTEL Sete one Bans Le etnies Preneelonals, ° Que: plesk trem Maryined: Theatre, 250 ROOMS — OUTSIDE — 250 BATHS Hotel Harding Sao 54" ST., AT BROADWAY NEW YORKCITY | SSS ' SINGLE ROOM WITH BATH $399 | TWO ROOM SUITE $G629° EXCELLENT RESTAURANT ARLINGTON HOTEL - WASHINGTON, WE ALWAYS TAKE CARE OF THE™ PROFESSION REGARDLESS OF CONVENTIONS SAMUEL J. STEINBERGER Prop.-Manager D. C. TORONTO (One to fill) 2a half Three Golders Morning Glories (Three to fill) WINDSOR, CAN, Capitol Murdock & K’y Sis Laura Ordway GUS SUN BUFFALO Lafayette Casting Campbells Rinhart & Duff Nolan Leary Co Bronson & De A’lo Todesciu & TNilesciu CHILIACOTHE, 0O. Majestic | Yip Yaphanke Autum Three | Miller & Raine; (One to fill) COVINGTON, KY. Liberty | Willle Lang (Other to fill) 2d haif Billy Smith (Others to fijl) NIAGARA FALLS Cataract Almond & Rowland Ted Le Dixie Orchestra 2d half Four Knightons Marcelle Fallet Pistel & Irwin Jazzomania Revue Hazel -slie INTERSTATE CIRCUIT AUSTIN, TEX. Majestic (17-18) (Same bill plays Galveston 19-20 & Beaumony, 24;442, & Meehan | } | Elsie C } Knick Knacks 1924 HOTEL STOODLEIGH SHUTER and MUTUAL STREETS Like Going Home for a Week SPECIAL RATES TO PROFESSION Cafeteria — No Charge for Room Service Write or Wire for Reservations (Two to fill) ZANESVI’LE, IND. Weller (24 half only) Stuart Barnes Barton & Young Three Blanks (Four to fill) CIRCUIT NORWICH, CONN. Cater gc pe With bath: Central HOTEL GRAND Single $1 DBs "Double $2.00 Single $2.00; Double $2.50 Theatrical D HOLYOKE, MASS. sae ssion Marjorie Carson Grindel Esther Co DAELAS, TEX. ROCHESTER Majestic Family Jim Felix ; ie Dora Maugin TE ey - Wilkens & Wilkens 2a half H & A Seymour 1 Re ff eos H Santrey Band | Roy 1 Re vue | Santrey & Seymour SHARON, PA. | FT: WORTH, TEX. | : le ie Columbia Majestic ’ & J Burns | Gintaro Ne apolitan 7 wo a a a, ego ' | Writzi Brunette Co | SURINGFIE! D, O.| Puck & White Regent | Harry Burns Co Clark & Jacot HOUSTON, TEX. | | Yip Yaphanker Majestic Autum Three TF (One to fill) Berg & English 2a half Brown & Lavelle Maxon Bros Co Johnny. News Carr Neilson & Wardi Barber & Jackson Nellie Sterling Co Irving's Midgets (One to fill) | SIT. ROCK, ARK. WARREN, PA. Majestic Liberty Two Ladellas Almend & Hazel Jean Adair & Co Rowland & Meehar The Mendozas Medini Four (Two to #1) 2d haif Walzer & Dyer J She Him & Her Dancer Clownland D Agpeilen Lm (Two to filly , OKLA, lark Ward Bros | De | Mc Devitt Kel Gait 1 OKLA, C’ sullfoyle & ange Walters & Walters Orph um dom, Yalerio Sheldon Danley: : Snell & Vernon Eddie Carr & Co Harry Breen Conlin & Glass 2a halt Grace Ayres Allen & Norman M’Corm’k & Wal’ce Hurst & Vogt Corbett & Morton SAN ANTONIO Majestic Bernt & Partner Evelyn Phillips Kerekiarto ly &Q 4 allie Fields Stan Stanley Co TULSA, OKLA, Majestie Grace Ayres Allen & Norman M'Corm’k & Wal’ce Hurst & Vogt Power's Elephants 2d halt Wiseman Sis Ryan Weber & R'n Sport North Co P Dunbar & Turner Power's Ele nis_ AWICHITA Paris Majestic Snell & Vernon Sheldon & Dailey Ed@ie Carr Co pa hs 5 & Harris Harry Breen : cony &. cause pape ~

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