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Entered as Seconi Class Matter, April 29, 1927, at Post-
Vol. XI office,Los Angeles, Calif., under Act of March 3, 1879. Saturday, February 8, 1930 Published Every Saturday
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BOB HAMILTON
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PAGE TWO INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN SATURDAY, FEB, 8, 1930

STANDARD BIG FILM PROBABLE

Getting An Agent BREAK FOB EXHIDS That Newest Story
A matter which given some thought in Hollywood, but not
is Hollywood has found a new theme and is going to it foot,
nearly enough thought, is the question of selecting an agent. IFC0NFE0E1CES horse and cannon.
And, with the continuing influx of so many new people to pic- It is a cross between the classical recitation of Orpheus and
tures, Inside Facts deems it not irrelevant at this time to sug- of the Pied Piper of Hamlin.
gest that a person think twice before putting their name on any
dotted line binding them to an agent’s contract. ABE SUCCESSFUL The theme is none other than that of voice sex appeal.
Lawrence Tibbett, a Russian Robin Hood who should be de-
This, by no manner of means should be understood to be spised by the aristocracy, nonetheless has such a golden voice
a warning that good agents cannot do a person a world of Good cheer for the independent that a princess finds it an allure she cannot resist. That’s
good. They can, and do. It refers to those agents who are not theatre owners was in prospect in “The Rogue Song.”
so hot. Ramon Novarro, a hated Bonapartist, has a golden tenor
at least one respect this week.
The average person entering pictures deludes himself with which makes a noble lady of the Ancien Regime overcome all
the idea that “even the agent doesn’t do me any good, he That as regards the standardiza-
is
if
tion of wide film. Word was that
her scruples of the sans culotte and at last sink into his arms
can’t do me any more harm than taking away ten per cent of lovingly. That’s “Devil May Care.”
my earnings.” the big producers were practically
agreed to standardize the film, Maurice Chevalier has such a potent note in his voice that
Nothing could be further from the truth. The poor or un- a queen who has defied a whole nation in refusing to marry,
principled personal representative may cost his principal thou-
through conferences now negotiat-
ing the various points involved. cannot resist it, and Maurice becomes king consort. That’s
sands of dollars in addition to the ten per cent fees. “Love Parade.”
Innumerable incidents are on the files of trade papers of The move would at least give the
theatre owners a better choice of Two out of three of these pictures are very good entertain-
agents who have worked irreparable harm to their clients by ment, to-wit “The Rogue Song” and “The Love Parade,” and
product after they had gone to :

unconscionable or misguided activity. Some' agents, being “high
the expense of equipping their
hat” or short of temper, will offend at moments which are
houses with what promises to be
critical in an actors’ career. In one such instance, when the
the necessary equipment for the
person’s future hung in the balance, the agent, being asked
next big innovation in picture
for some news, met the members of the press in a haughty
making.
and uncongenial manner, and the paid-for work of a high-
The word was
priced press agent was undone in the twinkling of an eye.
Reviews, which might have been tempered with kindness, were,
ducers, some of whom
thus far against the whole matter
instead, rather caustic further publicity concerning the actor
;
of wide film, were getting to-
was waste-basketed. And all because the agent happened to gether in a compromise" of the
feel grouchy that particular morning.
various new film widths and, when
There is another case even more flagrant. certain woman A manufacture in quantity lots got
Jiad just made a tremendous hit in a picture. Then she was under way, would all be using the
negotiated for another picture, but she found no increase in
salary offered her. She would have turned down the offer had
same size. RKO
ready going into this species of
not her agent persuaded her that she would ruin her career by production, with others understood
so doing. She signed, and started herself on a down grade. to be ready to follow whenever
Later she discovered that her agent had guaranteed to get her they deemed it advisable, all their
for her old salary if the studio would let him also cast the equipment being practically ready.
rfest^of the picture. Her career was sacrificed as bait for some
fat ten per cents for the agent.
Probably 70
Present indications are that the
Such examples could be given by the score, with the one standard width adopted will be
—
moral outstanding that selection of an agent is a most impor- the 70 mm. Reason for choice of
tant matter, and one which should have the fullest investiga- the latter is that the film manu-
tion before action is taken. Inside Facts will gladly give infor- facturing companies now put out
mation on the subject to any one in doubt concerning any film in the first process in the
Hollywood agent. 70 width, before cutting it down
to the standard 35
The producers
size.
the fact that they are here catagoried does not mean other-
wise. But it is a warning to Hollywood that the plot of the
Irresistible Voice is one which is already commencing to be
used overtime, and a wise industry would restrict it to cease
where it will do the most good to their ablest singing stars.
Otherwise we are going to have another deluge of similarities,
that the pri?-
not unlike that which finally made many a movie patron, having
at least are
seen several score slight variations of it, curse the day that
“Broadway” was conceived. And college stories were given the
same treatment of being sent many times too many to the
mill.
Of course, a scenario writer assigned to write about a golden
- voice thinks' of such a voice as proving irresistible to the
first
and Fox are al- lady’s love. That’s a Hollywood natural which doubtlessly is
4
hard to resist. It’s as obvious a way of selling great respect
for the star’s voice to an audience as was Conan Doyle’s method
of selling Sherlock Holmes’ keen mentality through the “ohs”
and “ahs” of the somewhat dumb Dr. Watson. Humanity is
inclined to “oh” where others “oh” and to “ah” where others
mm “ah.” But before long, it looks like a good, bet now, every
second-rate singer in Hollywood will be given this plot as a
vehicle, and then will come volleys of those unwelcome razz-
ing laughs from the audience. It is a plot which should be
handled as carefully as dynamite, and about as often.
mm

against shooting on wide film have

holding out RECORD FIGURES AND WEAR
deemed it a most inopportune, mo-
FILL OUT SPACES FOR NEW ment
point
from
levy other
an exhibitors'
equipment
view-
B. 0. IN PICTURE HOUSE WEE
to
taxes on them. With a majority

ALL-TIME RECORD AT MAJESTIC of them still under heavy in-

All records for the past 25 years'* 'no
or ever since the Majestic theatre of
was built, were broken last Sat-
urday when “The New Moon”
played- to $66.75 better than the
best Saturday the house ever had.
In order to get this money in it
was necessary to take off the spot-
men and put them back in
light
the the
booth, orchestra was
moved tunder the stage, extra
seats placed in the boxes, and
chairs placed down in front of the
aisles. The previous house record
was held by “The Desert Song,”
also a Macloon-Albertson produc-
tion. The last week gross amount-
ed to $19,500.
,At the Mayan, the last week
“Oh, Susanna” drew $12,000.
of
“Bambina” opened last Monday,
another operetta with
ensemble.
The
first effort of
Repertory Theatre at the Holly- house, getting $5400 last week.
wood Box, “And So To Frank Craven opens Feb. 23 in
Music
Bed,” is being very favorably com- “Salt Water” at this house.
mented upon as a praiseworthy The Belasco is still showing
although the first week’s “Journey’s End.” Other houses are
effort
gross amounted to $3600. This is dark.
ORLANDO TO PRODUCE
creased expenditure for the talkie
Picture house business was on - '$1500 under average with a $16,-
equipment, it was felt the further the up-and-down during the week, 000 week on First National’s
burden would have a decided ten- some houses doing records and “Dark Streets,” having Jack Mul-
indication, however, as most hall and Lila Lee heading the cast
the
dency to drive many of them com- near records and others on the
support comes from the
pletely out of business. However,
of a stereotyped underworld cop-
sale of season tickets. shady side of house averages. and-crook film, and the usual num-
with some going ahead with the
Lucille La Verne at the Vine The best figures were turned in ber of vaude acts. Rudy Vallee’s
St. did $4700 for her first week of
big film, it is felt that all will
by M-G-M’s “The Rogue Song”
have to join the procession, pro- Radio Pictures’ vehicle, “The
the return engagement of “Sun- at the Chinese; M-G-M’s “Anna Vagabond Lover,” is the next
vided, of course, that the big pic-
Up.” The show is in for an- Christie” at the Criterion, and screen feature, to be followed by
tures hold up to the sensation
other week, after which will be Paramount’s. “Love Parade” at Columbia’s “Wall Street,” with
presented “The Nut Farm” by they are expected to make.
the Paramount. Ralph Ince and Aileen Pringle.
John Brownell.
Bound to One Co. Principal among those in the
So those who have the interests Norma Talmadge’s first talkie,
The Duffy houses did their us- not-so-good class were M-G-M’s made for U. A., was weak at the
of the indes at heart insofar as
ual consistent business. The El popular priced run of “The Holly- United Artists Theatre, its * sec-
they think it advisable to keep
Capitan drew $5700 for the clos-
them in the exhibition end, are
wood Revue” at Loew’s State; ond week bringing in only a
ing week of “The Boomerang.” U. A.’s “New York Nights” at mediocre $13,400, and it was taken
reported to be making strenuous
Mary Boland in “Ladies of the the United Artist, and First Na- out in this stanza to make way
efforts at standardization to at
Jury”is now current, opening to tional’s “Dark Streets” at the for “The Locked Door,” now cur-
least salvage for the exhibs the
splendid business.
costs which might otherwise
Theatre. RKO rent.
The President closed with “The Lawrence Tibbett’s voice con- The Warner Brothers houses
mount up to many times the one tinued
Cat and the Canary,” the last to pull them into the Chi- just about held to average, the
cost if they attempt to equip for
week getting $5400. Kolb and Dill nese at a great rate in the second downtown spot taking $17,500
in “Give and Take” are now in
the various size films which are
of “The Rogue Song.” For
and selling out for each per- now projected by the various week a second week it was a record at
with the last week of W. B.’s
companies. “Show of Shows,” and the Holly-
a big flash formance. $36,453, and looks set for many wood house drawing $14,000 on
If standardization fails, and an
“It Pays to Advertise” is draw-
exhib is forced to choose of the
a stanza yet to come. stage A the last five days of Marilyn Mil-
the Civic featuring Abe Lyman’s band ler’s W. B. picture, “Sally.” Rich-
many possible differing equipments, show
ing well at the Hollywood Play-
has been installed at this house ard Barthelmess’ First National
he would then virtually be bound
for the run of the picture. film, “Son of the Gods,” opened
over to use the product of the
Garbo Goes Big at the downtown house with a
company sponsoring that form of
Greta Garbo’s first talkie, “Anna gala premiere Saturday night, and
equipment to that indefinite time
Christie,” fulfilled expectations by Pauline Frederick’s W. B. ve-
when he could afford to re-equip writing-
a new record for the Cri- hicle,“The Sacred Flame,” opened
his house with a different equip-
terion, the Swedish emotional ace in Hollywood.
ment.
TWO NEW W. B. HOUSES pulling in $28,565, with the cus- Big Egyptian Week
tomers still stacking up during '

The
two-run Radio Pictures,
Guido Orlando has just arrived Continuing their policy of the-
WARNER BROS. LOOK SET
the current week. All-screen pro- “Rio Rita” and “Hit the Deck,”
in Hollywood from New York atre expansion, Warner Brothers
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FOR BIGGEST SEASON

gram is in support. held up to good figures consider-
Maurice Chevalier in Para- ing the length of their showings.
and Europe. While abroad, he ar- are to build two more houses in Four productions are underway, mount’s “The Love Parade,” a “Rio Rita” garnered $7434 in its
ranged with an Italian syndicate Southern California, one in San six others preparing to start and tuneful melange of comedy, ro- last six days at the Carthay Cir-
to make a series of features in the an equal number in the hands of mance and s. a., did the splendid cle, and “Hit the Deck” did $9500
Italian language in Hollywood Pedro and the other in Hunting- the story department at Warner second week of $30,000 at the at the Orpheum in its fadeout
and is preparing to organize for ton Park. Latter will have 1800 Bros. There is every indication Paramount, with a third week to week. Ramon Novarro’s M-G-M
an early shooting schedule which seats. The building will have six- that this season will prove the follow. This house is all-screen film, “Devil May Care,” followed
will probably be at Tec- Art. While store spaces, total cost being busiest in Warner history, accord- except for the singing organist, in at the Carthay, and “No, No,
in New York, Orlando made a around $500,000. The San Pedro ing to studio execs. Milton Charles. “Burning Up,” a Nanette” went into the Orpheum.
picture featuring Natacha Ramboca, theatre will be a 2000 seater, and Pictures now in production are: Richard Arlen vehicle, is to follow. The Egyptian, which is making
former wife of the late Rudolph the building will have six stores “Viennese Nights,” directed by “The Hollywood Revue,” M-G- a habit of having big weeks re-
Valentino. Previous to his trip and 12 offices. Cost will be ap-
East, he made some shorts here proximately $600,000.
Alan Crosland, with Alexander M picture which had its first run cently, had another with “Sweetie”
B. Marcus Gray and Vivienne Segal in the at the Chinese, wasn’t strong on and the “Ivories Idea,” getting
which he disposed of to good ad- Priteca, who was the architect for leading roles. the repeat at Loew’s State. The $12,159.
vantage in the big centers. the Pantages houses, will be archi- “Dumbbells in Ermine,” from best it could do was $20,048, some The Boulevard slipped down
tect of the W. B. theatres. the play “Weak directed
Sisters,” $7000 to $8000 under house aver- again after a big week with “They
OPEN STUDIOS by John Adolfi and featuring Bob age. Fanchon and Marco’s “Trees Had to See Paris,” and got only
CHESTERFIELD ACTIVE Armstrong and Barbara Kent. Idea” was in support. $6750 with “The Very Idea” and
The Beaumont Studios of New “Courage,” from the stage play RKO at $16,000 a stage show. Fox’s “Sunny Side
York and Chicago have opened George Batchellor, president of of the same name/with Belle Ben- The RKO Theatre went some Up” followed.
a branch on West Ninety-sixth Chesterfield Pictures, arrived last nett, Marian Nixon and Rex Bell
street, Los Angeles, where they, week from New York prepared featured and Archie Mayor direct- “Sweet Kitty Bellairs,” directed by “DECENCY” FOR MAYAN
are prepared to provide stage set- to go immediately into production ing.
tings of all kinds, as well as all with six features in sound and dia- “The Second Floor Mystery,” A1 Green, and “Moby Dick,” star-
kinds of materials for theatres and logue. Edgar Lewis will direct. with Grant Withers and Loretta ring John Barrymore, directed by “Decency,” a drama by Arthur
productions either on a purchase The shooting will be done at Young, directed by Roy del Ruth. Lloyd Bacon. Gregor, is booked to open at the
or a rental basis. The firm is well Tec- Art. Productions soon to start are: Other productions planned for Mayan on February 24, following
_

established in the eastern cities. “Those Who Dance,” with Sue the near future include starring “Bambina.” It will have for its
ORANGE SHOW
ACTS Carol, directed by Ray Enright; vehicles for A1 Jolson, George Ar- cast Brandon Hurst, Pat O’Mai
NEWS AT LOEW’S “Playboy,” with Frank Fay, di- liss and Winnie Lightner. ley and Dorothy Burgess. Robert
The Fashion News became a Three hundred acts are being rected by Michael Curtiz; “Three Milton is directing.
regular feature of the bill at furnished by Ira Ga 3 for the San Faces East,” with Eric von Stro-
'- WALLACE RE-SIGNED
Loew’s State Thursday, being Bernardino Orange Show. Music heim, directed by Roy del Ruth; Greta Granstedt has been cast
given good trailer billing on the will be provided by the Interna- “Fame,” which is to star Pauline Richard Wallace has signed a in a role in Tiffany’s first picture
week previous. tional Orchestra of 20 pieces. Frederick, directed by John Adolfi; new contract at Paramount. with Benny Rubin.
SATURDAY, FEB. 8, 1930 INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN PAGE THREE

NEW CONTRACT NEAR ADOPTION

A Matter of Career PROVIDES TWELVE

The controversy which caused Stepin Fetchit to leave Co-

lumbia, where he had been engaged for work in a picture, is a
HOURS OF REST TO
matter which is highly debatable, pro and con.
Stepin, it seems, was to play the part of a Southern darkey,
and
in
allseemed well, the colored lad having himself been born
Florida and fully conversant with the requirements of his
FOLLOW WORK DAY
role.
But was
a line which Stepin felt would misrepre-
in the script Astandard contract limiting the
sent him as being a fresh and impertinent negro such as South-
number of hours of work per week
ern people will not stand for. As a consequence, the colored lad for picture
actors seemed near
reasoned, if he spoke it he would make himself offensive to this week.
many of his current fans among the Southerners. And so he But whether it would be a 54-
suggested to the director, Erie C. Kenton, that the line be hour week or in effect a 72-hour
changed and explained his reasons therefor. But Kenton, and week, or either, was far from
other of the Columbia Studio membership failed to see any-
definite. But it seemed rather defi-
thing objectionable in the line, and when Stepin continued to nite that, unless there was a sud-
persist that the speaking of it would cause him great profes-
den change of sentiment, it would
be the latter rather than the for-
sional injury, the film was halted and recast, with Clarence
mer.
Muse in the colored role.
Now, it is argued on the one hand, a performer engaged to The new contract, while, from
play a part has pledged himself to play it, and that’s all there the fact that it was drafted under
is to it. And if the production of the picture brings about shots auspices of the Academy of Mo-
which the actor does not like he nonetheless is ethically bound tion Picture Arts and Sciences,
to go through with it. Otherwise, this opinion says, producers apparently had tentative sanction
are subject to a financial hazard and a time hazard which is of the motion picture producers of
vastly unjust, and it is not until a picture is finished that they the M. M. P. D. A., had yet to be
may be sure it will be done. Certainly if it becomes a practice accepted by their representatives
for people to object to scenes and lines after casting is done officially.
and the picture started or ready to start, it would be a serious The contract, in an alternative
injury to tbe_ industry. And yet even a reading of the script form, was proposed at a meeting
prior to signing is not adequate protection for a player, as of motion picture actors and act-
inflections and manner of delivery may be so changed after resses at a meeting in the Roose-
production has started as to make what appeared an innocent velt Hotel Monday night. One
line in print become quite the opposite in the film. big point stressed at the gathering
But on the other hand none will gainsay that the individual was that the contract was the
.

player must think of his career and cannot toss off lightly worlc of Hollywood picture people,
things which will antagonize his public. The studios certainly with the New York legions now in
would not do so with someone they had made a star. No one the picture capital not taken into
for a moment expected to see Janet Gaynor in an unsympa- consideration in its drafting,
thetic role after “Seventh Heaven” had won her a big public though they would naturally come
for_ a certain type portrayal. Nor did First National permit under its provisions.
their big silent day star Corinne Griffith to become aught but Limit On Hours
a Divine Lady.’ And John Gilbert’s vehicles were selected Many saw this angle as de-
a
carefully to keep him as the screen’s foremost lover, etc., etc., liberatelyplanned move to fore-
etc. Had one of these players been borrowed by
another stu- stall any further attempt of the
dio we may be sure that the home studio' would have seen
most Actors’ Equity Association to gain
carefully that nothing was required of him or her which
would a foothold in the picture field.
jeopardize the star’s public appeal in that attribute which
won them
had A noteworthy circumstance was
to stardom. Then why should this not be so in the that approximately 90 per cent of
case of an individual player as well? Certainly, if it were a the more than 200 persons at the Charles Boyle
fact that the lines would antagonize the Southland
is no section of the country more easily
and there — meeting were Equity members. This clever juvenile comedian is playing a featured role in Lillian
offended, particularly Salient points of the proposed Albertson’s musical operetta, “The New Moon,” which is at present
m the matter of colored people— anything Step might
have got agreement were, first in impor- playing to capacity audiences at the Majestic Theatre, Los Angeles.
out of the Columbia engagement, including omission
of being tance concerning the matters of Before his present engagement, Boyle was appearing in pictures, most
branded in the public prints as “temperamental,” would
have hours of work per week. This recently in Christie Comedies. He is an excellent bet for either stage
been far offset by the antagonism he would have aroused
in item had been stressed in a tele- productions or talkies and it’s a cinch one of these fields will secure
this section.
It is certainly a question with two distinct
gram sent to the selected invitees, his signature to a long-term contract before long. Boyle is under the
and highly argu- reading as follows: exclusive personal management of Louis O. Macloon.
mentive sides to it and one which for the good
of the industry “Committee of actors and pro-
isto be hoped will seldom arise.
ducers are working on new stan-
dard contract for free lance play-
ers contract. Complete except lim- Bob Hamilton COAST MUSICIANS
itation of hours. solutions Two
RUMOR MARKET HAS Snow Is Forty presented for actors decision next Proving Ace
Feet Deep in
—
Monday night eight o’clock Acad-
emy Roosevelt Hotel. You are
invited.
In Orph Draw JOIN Ml PROTEST
A BULLISH TREND L. A. ’tis Said
(Signed) Robert Edeson,
Grant,
Law-
Sam Bob Hamilton, organist, whose SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6.—
rence
Hardy, Conrad Nagel, picture appears on page one of
Under the leadership of Walter
After a prolonged and exceed- Wallace Beery, Rod Weber, president, and Albert
ingly dull period in the rumor Get this one from Florida. this issue of Inside Facts, has hit
LaRocque and others.” Greenbaum, secretary, Musicians’
market,' the mart again is busy right into the heart of local popu-
with whisperings of one of the A picture actor, whose mother Equity Leaders
larity with his novelty programs
Union, Local No. 6, has appointed
Of those whose names were an active committee to work with
biggest mergers yet to be specu- lives in Florida, got a letter from on the “speaking organ.” And the entire Federation in a na-
signed Sam Hardy and Lawrence
lated upon. Nothing authentic,
her this week hoping that he was Grant
Bob certainly can make it talk. tional campaign against canned
nothing authoritative but its spon- were fiery orators for
Hamilton first started proving music.
sors are more positive in declar- all right. —
The why well, here is Equity during the A. E. A. strike
in Hollywood last summer. Con-
himself a big and repeat drawing Committee is composed of Wal-
ing it so than was the case of card on the coast when he was ter Weber, chairman; Frank Bar-
many of the stories which later the quotation: rad Nagel was generally consid- engaged for the Hillstreet The-
ered leader of the opposition party nett, secretary; Karl A. Dietrich,
came topass. “I’ve been worried since reading
of the A. E. A., and foremost pro-
atre, now the RKO
Theatre, about
William F. Koch, Max Nelson and
This time, so the rumor brigade about the terrible weather condi- ponent of the attitude that the re- a year ago. Right off the bat he Charlea Messner.
declares, Paramount will arise from introduced organ novelties com-
tions out there. Last night’s paper quest for a new form of contract Members are mailing out cou-
the recent stock market panic bined of the kind of tunes and pons, asking the recipient to sign
with vastly increased holdings, in- said the snow was forty feet deep should be negotiated on the ac- comedy they wanted plus either
tors’ part by Hollywood actors and return to Union headquarters
cluding two of the biggest of the in Los Angeles.’’ cartoon or movie illustrations on
alone, with the New Yorkers not with a protest against the elimina^
other studios. the screen. With the house then
included in the negotiations. Wal- tion of “in-person” music for the-
One phase of the declaration NEW SERIES OF TIFFANY lace Beery and Rod LaRocque
playing straight RKO
vaude and atres.
'
states that the Paramount finan- non-featured pictures, Bob was
ciers already, some seven weeks SHORTS TO START SOON were attendants at the so-called rated one of the big drawing
FOWLER IN PRODUCTION
ago, got hold of a big interest in “Nagel meetings” during the strike cards of the spot. When the
Warners, close to if not actually A
series of short features will and never expressed themselves policy changed to feature pictures
Madge Bellamy has been signed
the controlling interest. They say enter production soon at Tiffany, as for the Equity contract ad- and vaude support* Bob still held to render
a group of songs for
that this is to be followed by a with dancing and songs, featured. vanced by President Frank Gill- up his reputation of having a big Herman Fowler’s Varieties.
Norma Gould Production, re- more. Ed
merger with RKO, or some other bloc of weekly fans whose admis- Wills, brother of the late Nat
dealings with that studio, which cently organized, will be the pro- The present meeting was exactly sion price jingled into the till be-
Wills, has also been signed to do
will see Paramount the command- ducers, under the supervision of such as Nagel had advocated dur- cause of him, and the management
ing figure in the new merger. Tiffany executives. ing the strike, and at that time
his hobo act. Norman Iver, bari-
recognized him for a sure-fire
tone from the East, will also be
If any such matters are com- In natural colors, each story his utterances were generally be- puller.
ing to pass, it has not been re- will portray a dramatic situation lieved “inspired” by the producers,
filmed. Work at the new Fowler
So it was natural -that when the
studios commenced last Thursdav
flected in the stock quotations, and in which the dance is used sym- though this, of course, was not RKO people transformed their
thus it becomes a matter of ex- bolically. They will be two reels definite one way or the other. Be Orpheum into their local
treme doubt, as the wiliest of in length. A Spanish talking ver- that as it may, Nagel was the picture house, they pulled Bob
class
MICROPHONE G. M.
them don’t generally manage to sion will be made of each one. center of things at the meeting over to where they wanted the
Rex Whitted, who was con-
keep such matters from the street Oriel Lester Adams will direct Monday, seemingly -understood by steady fans to go. Bob more than
nected with the club department
for such a period as this. So be- the first. those present to be the pivotal met their confidence in him by of the West Coast for over two
lieve it or hot, just as you please; point of the meeting. putting on a novelty “Meet the
years, is now general manager of
it’s passed on for what it may be TO DO COSTUMES Not Anti-Equity Organ,” which went over like a
the Hollywood Microphone studio.
worth. The meeting opened with as- million. The Orpheum management
Corinne, costume designer who surances that the gathering had no recognized his drawing power im-
ZOILA IN ‘FLAME’ has opened a studio at the Tec- anti-Equity complexion. But this mediately and treated him to plugs
FIFI DORSAY BACK
Art studios, has ben doing a splen- was followed by the revelations as a feature at the house.
Zoila Conan has been signed did business with her unique crea- that a big drive was to be made
Fifi Dorsay has returned to the
Bob had another neat surprise
for her first picture by Pathe. She tions for private as well as thea- to swell the Academy membership, for the customers with the open-
Fox studios after a 10-week en-
is playing the role of the Gypsy trical affairs. She was the de- with the purpose of giving this ing of “No, No, Nanette” this
gagement in Fox West Coast
sweetheart of Fred Warren in signer for several big shows in body a local autonomy to treat Theatres. Her first assignment is
week, putting on “The Organ
“The Flame of the West,” speak- Chicago and New York before she with the producers in all matters to sing the leading feminine role
Speaks” and making the organ
ing both in dialect and in the came to Los Angeles, and has re- concerning the acting department with J. Harold Murray in “Hell’s
do some talking that had them
Spanish language. Miss Conan cently been the creator of cos- of pictures. Following failure of
_ Belles,” a musical which Alex-
giving him a big hand at the
be remembered as having tumes for Fanchon and Marco the Equity strike a strong demand ander Korda will direct.
will opening shows and which can’t
played the ingenue in “The previous to opening her present among members was for local au- fail to do likewise for those that
Front Page” and “The Squall” at studio. She has just signed a con- tonomy for the western branch, follow. And the best of it is, as organ number, his “Rain-
classic
the Belasco. She returned to L. tract with Roger Gray to create and the Equity members present storm” and others at the former
his Hillstreet record proved, -that
A. from a stock engagement in the costumes for his “Going Holly- Monday felt that the Academy he can keep up this rate indefi- stand, having had the customers
Sacramento and was selected by wood” musical comedy which is membership drive was planned as nitely, each offering being up to in an applause stampede which
Wallace Fox, who is directing the booked to open at the Biltmore a further assurance against any the high standard he has set him- would have brought joy to the
Pathe picture. late this month. (Continued on Page 5) self. Occasionally Bob pulls a heart of any headliner.
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PAGE FOUR INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN SATURDAY, FEB. 8, 1930

Picture Reviews ~ Previews " Shorts

By A. H. FREDERICK

“DARK STREETS” self killed. Then

disclosed it is then, due to the entry
the good, including the themie and a
into William Holden). by The girl
First National Picture by the entry of the real cop that singing field of Lawrence
Tib- soldiers’ chorus which are out- the bright idea of asking
gets
(Reviewed at RKO Theatre) his brother has slugged him, bett, John Boles and
Maurice standing.
magnate, his wife (played by
the
This is First National’s version dressed himself in the uniform Chevalier. There are some good The Albertina Rasch ballet does
of RKO’s “Side Street.” Or may- and “taken the rap” for him. numbers, and a themie which is one of its usual numbers. Faye) and his daughter
Julia
be itwas vice versa. At any rate EXHIBITOR’S VIEWPOINT: close to the general plan of the CASTING DIRECTORS’ (played by Sally Starr) down to
the two stories are as like as two This is an average booking for sensational “Pagan Love Song,” VIEWPOINT: Ramon Novarro her house for a week-end.
peas in a pod, with the edge go- the better first run audiences but though of different tune. But the
should do somewhat better than numbers probably will not do
is weak in this picture as com- She also invites a supposed
ing to the F. N. release for better pared to his “The Pagan.” He’ll multi-millionaire (played by Don-
maintenance of interest. In the average in audience response anything like the business the
have to have them better than ald Ogden Stewart) and a sce-
RKO picture one of the Moore where the old type of movie is Pagan number did.
this is if he is to retain his popu- nario writer (played by Franklin
boys was a cop and another play- stillpreferred. Jack Mulhall and The story is laid in the time of
Lila Lee are the boxoffice names larity. Pangborn). The former is invited
ing his brother in the picture, was Novarro a lieu-
Napoleon, with
The home setting was but the big exploitation angles aretenant in the Old Guard. Upon
Dorothy Jordan is no favorite for the effect on the magnate and
a crook.
modest home, with an Irish the story and the fact that it is the emperor’s exile to Elba Nov-
of the mike. Her voice is not the latter because of a budding
a romance between .him and the
the talkies’ first dual role. pleasing, either speaking or sing-
mother. In the end the crook, arro plots for his return. For this
PRODUCERS’ VIEWPOINT: he is condemned to be shot but ing, and her part, which might magnate’s daughter.
trying to save his brother from
Frank Lloyd has just an average escapes from the firing squad and have been made strong, lacks Then Dulcy tries to fix things
his own gang, is shot and killed.
vitality throughout.
And that is exactly the story of programmer to his credit here, takes refuge in the house of a for her fiance, but her over-solici-

“Dark Streets,” with Jack Mul- but in that field has kept up to a royalist woman who loves him. A Marion Harris fares better with tude to keep the magnate amused
hall doing both roles. Those who good standard. cousin of the woman’s comes to the mike, but care must be taken almost runs him ragged, and his
like “movie” stuff, with plentiful Bradley King did the screen the house and Novarro falls in in camera angles with her. One one desire is to escape from the
of hokum thrown in and play and the dialogue very credit- love with her. He is concealed whole scene made her look un- house. Trying to impress the
bits
working up to one of those situa- ably. beneath the job of being a foot- pleasantly grotesque. She does magnate, Dulcy also tells him
tions where the crooks and the CASTING DIRECTORS’ man, but his voice and compli- her assignment well enough. things concerning her fiance
law stand gun-to-gun shooting it VIEWPOINT: Jack Mulhall de- ments arouse her interest and her John Miljan is not well cast as which cause the big shot to decide
out, will like over-
this one. It’s livers in usual style, which is
his love. But, being a lady of quality, an egotistical soldier, the bombos- that he will not let the young man
done though, with nine gangsters, up to all requirements but noth- she does not admit this even to ity he is supposed to have not into the proposed merger.
strategicallysituated, shooting it ing sensational. The best of his herself. ringing true. The polished gentle- Also Dulcy fixes up an elop-
out with the supposed cop (really two characterizations is that of Meantime a royalist captain man type is his forte. nrent between the magnate’s
the gangster brother in disguise) the cop, the toughness of the comes to the province and pro- Clifford Bruce does well as a daughter and the scenario writer,
and getting the worst of it. Also crook being overdone by him in poses. His suit is rejected. He head butler, and William Humph- but Dulcy’s brother (played by
the heroine (played by Lila Lee) several sequences. He has the recognizes the Bonapartist and rey is adequate both visually and Raymond Hackett) is also in love
was brought in rather forcedly at same habit as has Victor Mc- sets out with a mob of troopers vocally to the part of Napoleon. with the girl, and, starting out to
the end, but the class of people Laglen of pulling in his lips to to capture him. Novarro again George Davis has a bit as a chauffeur the runaways, returns
who will like this picture best make himself super-tough, and it escapes. groom which is okeh. as the bridegroom.
probably will not find fault with is not a convincing grimace. Then he is told by the royal- Of course everything turns out
this point; they are used to ac- Lila Lee’s role is far beneath ist lady that his loved, one has “NOT SO DUMB” well in the end.
cepting any improbability for the what this very capable girl can do, started for Paris with the royal- M-G-M Picture EXHIBITORS’ VIEWPOINT:
her chances being few and those and is to marry him
sake of a thrill.
few not big. Of course she more
ist captain (Reviewed Loew’s State)
at A lukewarm booking with no par-
The picture is just average, the next day. Despite the fact Even the most conscientious of ticular pull outside the Davies’
though in the main well directed than meets all the demands and that the girl, having discovered the reviewers cannot become too name.
furthermore is her usual intriguing
by Frank Lloyd.
self.
his political affiliations, declares enthusiastic about this picture. It PRODUCERS’ VIEWPOINT:
The story opens with both of she hates a Bonapartist worse has itslaugh moments, but these King Vidor’s direction is clever
the brothers in love with the Aggie Herring is very good as than she does a murderer or a are more than offest by an ex- but from a weak scenarization of
daughter of the landlady of one the Irish mother, with the bal- thief, he sets out in pursuit, kid- dragginess which runs at the
ceeding George S. Kaufman-Marc
of them. The daughter is played ance of the cast doing average naps her, and the fadeout shows intervals throughout the entire Connelly stage play.
by Miss Lee and the landlady by in average work roles, Included her happy in his arms as he sings picture. There are also a good CASTING DIRECTORS’
Aggie Herring. Lucien Littlefield, who has are the themie. many laughs which proved a little VIEWPOINT: This does not add
The crook brother is involved one comedy sequence adequately EXHIBITORS’ VIEWPOINT: too sophisticated for the Loew’s to Marion Davies’ prestige. Nor
in an attempted robbery and a handled; E. H. Calvert, with a With the leads of “The Pagan” audience, and which, as a conse- to that of Elliott Nugent, whose
murder down in his brother’s dis- bit as a police officer; Will Wall- in the leading roles here, and with quence. were muffed. Insofar as real abilities are played way down
trict, and the cop goes to him to
ing in a similar role; Maurice Novarro’s voice so well liked in this audience was concerned, Don- by his assignment here.
warn him to lay off law-breaking. Black as the gang leader, and his previous picture, this film ald Ogden Stewart stole the com- William Holden contributes the
But the brother laughs, so the Earl M. Pingree. promises
than it delivers. more edy honors, playing a burlesque only real acting of the picture,
cop asks him to at least not try when is considered
Particularly eccentric. That was evidently though the scene that gets the big
to marry the girl and lead her “DEVIL MAY CARE” title and possibilities
the colorful what they wanted, failing to grasp laugh is done by Franklin Pang-
into the life of a crook’s wife. But M-G-M Picture In other words, draw
of the play. for full value the cumulative laughs born. It is a relation of his next
the other brother also laughs at (Reviewed at Carthay Circle) should be good initially but hurt which the stage play, “Dulcy,” scenario, and is so exceedingly
this. This is an episodic affair which by word-of-mouth. took on the strength of Dulcy’s well handled by Vidor and Pang-
Then the crook brother, in re- never throughout its length arou-ses 'PRODUCERS’ VIEWPOINT: dumbness. born that between them they have
turn for the advice, warns the cop interest. There is no cumulative Adaptation by Richard Schayer Marion' Davies is not well cast a sure-fire interpolation.
not to go down in his district that plot, and what situations there are and scenario by Hans Kraly are in this picture, her work being far Raymond Hackett and Sally
night, as he is due to be bumped. are foregone for conclusion as the chief weaknesses of this pic- below the standard of her “Mari- Starr are respectively jpst an-
But the cop goes to his duty, and soon as they arise. Ramon Novar- ture. Dialogue by Zelda Sears is anne.” Elliott Nugent also is other juvenile and ingenue, and
the girl gets all excited and runs ro’s personality is far from being just average. The picture was smothered in a part with few Julia Faye is a blank in her part.
down there for the purpose of do- of sufficient romantic appeal to made from the French play, “La chances for the exposition of his Donald Ogden Stewart is excel-
ing something, what it is was — carry the otherwise weak story, Bataille Des Dames.” heretofore most pleasing manner lent as the eccentric multi-mil-
not disclosed unless it was to be and so the whole thing goes more Sydney Franklin’s direction of handling his talkie work. lionaire, though the role is actor-
in on the fadeout. or less flat. failed to overcome the weaknesses The story opens with Nugent, proof for any real comedian.
Apparently the cop gets in a Novarro’s voice is as good as it of the screen play and the medi- engaged to Marion Davies, ex- George Davis completes the cast
gun fight with the gang and was in “The Pagan” but it does ocrity of the cast. pecting an important conference adequately as a butler of burg-
cleans them out, but he is him- not appear so sensational now as Herbert Stothart’s music is with a perfume magnate (played larious reputation.

“BAMBINA”
MAYAN THEATRE
LOS ANGELES
(Reviewed Feb. 3)
This operetta, writen by Myrta
Bel Gallaher and produced by Ed-
ward Royce is a distinct
for the latter. This is the first
production Royce has staged on
this coast and he easily steps into
the pinnacle as an ace director.
The book of the play is sadly
deficient, but it was not particular-
ly missed, not in the first act any-
way. The music is superlatively
good but the staging of the ensem-
bles and numbers is far and away
the best yet seen here.
Ed Royce builds a number as a
painter constructs a scene. As the
song progresses, he keeps building
and building with his chorus until
EARLE WALLACE
one thinks he has reached the apex The first act was the best, prin- act was the second
particularly Fred Walton, Peter Pope, Hend-
cipally because but little time was Dorothy Dix, Russell
and then he proceeds to build fur-
allotted to the book. The first act
fine, ley Hall,
again building with a variety
ther by the manner in which he
scenery depicting a street in Ven-
and colorful carnival ef- Scott and Marjorie Moore com-
of dances
pleted the cast of very excellent
takes his ensemble off the stage ice by the Canal was magnificent fects. The big hit song in the sec- principals.
again. His is a master hand of and exceedingly colorful, opening ond act was the “Pitter Pat” num- The orchestra was under the
chorus manipulation. Not only are in a riot of action and color. In ber done by Nancy Welford and masterful baton of John R. Britz.
triumph his dancing figures intricate and fact, speed and action is the dis- the boys of the chorus with little The scenery was designed by “Con-
interesting, but his color scheme tinguishing mark of the entire per- umbrellas. Nancy Welford with rad Tritschler and costumes by
and costumes designs are beautiful- formance. her quaint mannerisms made a Mme. Katinka de Jesth Baross.
ly blended and the chorus handles The entrances of the principals very fine impression. His work Jacobs.
“props” with deftness and effect- were all well thought out and was highly appreciated.
iveness. First with masks and porqpously executed, particularly A1 St. John was in charge of (Continued on Page 15)
banners in the carnival of Venice that for Marie Wells out of a gon- the comedy department. After he
motives, then with lanterns and dola. shook loose his bag-of-tricks in
balloons, and finally with umbrel- The numbers in the first act are the first act his work, principally STUDIOS BEAUMONT
las in a rain number. There were splendid and many of them will neck spins, suffered by repetition. SCENERY
about 75 in the chorus and in a live to become well known,, par- The comedy work of Ernest Wood Drops, Curtains, Drapes
song down in one, Royce had ticularly the “Bambina” song sung as a stuttering student was very RENTALS
about forty of them handling by Miss Wells and ensemble for good and would have been better Los Angeles, Calif.
themselves on the shallow stage numerous encores. Miss Wells had the book afforded him better 400 W. 96th St. YO. 8346
without any confusion and with was very effectively costumed, in opportunities.
admirable smoothness. fact, all of the costumes were beau-
tiful both in design and color. Her
work was highly satisfactory and SION
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Always Busy Developing Dancing Stars but Never Too Busy

her charm dominated her scenes.

er number destined to become a

hit. It was done as a duet be-
l9^St«o«l
“Deep In Your Eyes” is anoth- SOO I) CAST AtSAH GABRIEL
R.D.MacLean as frayjuniperoserra
EVERY AFTERNOON-EXCEPT MONDAY-2.'^ — WED. AND SAT. EVE
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to Create and Produce tween Miss Laurel Nemeth, the

Original DANCE ROUTINES and REVUES That Sell prima donna, and Wilbur Evans,
baritone. Miss Nemeth sings with
Belmont Theatre Bldg., First and Vermont
Phone Exposition 1196 Los Angeles, Calif. a magnificently trained lyric so-
prano which is best in its higher MARCAL 1
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registers, Evans
youth with a powerful voice and
is a nice looking

considerable of a knack for put-

Sun.,
Hollywood Blvd.
HO. 8069
at Gower

Mon., Tues., Wed., Feb. 9-12-^,

MARQ
Lot-.
ASSOCIATES'
MoBK*r
ting his songs over. They sang
the duet with fine effect for numer-
Monte Blue —Lupe
Velez in
Sun., Mon., Tues., Feb. 9-11
Edward Everett Horton in
“TIGER ROSE’’ “THE AVIATOR.”
GLADYS- MURRAY
O — — ous encores.
riiurs., Fri., Feb. 13-lt
Wed., Feb. 12
“Down By the Grand Canal” Greta Garbo in “THE KISS”
3636 BEVERLY BLVD. — Los Angeles — Tel. DU. 6721 was distinguished for its fine en-
Conway Tearle, Virginia Valli,
Ricardo Cortez in
Thurs., Fri., Feb. 13-14
Duncan Sisters in
PRACTICAL STAGE TRAINING semble work; “Inspiration Waltz” “THE LOST ZEPPELIN” “IT’S A GREAT LIFE”
STAGE TAP DANCING (In All Its Branches) by Nemeth and Evans was posi-
Sat., Feb. 15
Sat., Feb. 15 —
“THE VIKING,”
j

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tively great as was a solo dance Norma Lee —Roland Young in
—
By SIGNOR G. V. ROS1
(
DnluLjJlj J? with a violin by Marjorie Moore. All Sound All Color
Technique) “WISE GIRL” 5 Acts R-K-0 Vaudeville
The group of opening songs of
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SATURDAY, FEB. 8, 1930 INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN PAGE FIVE

NEW CONTRACT FOR PUKE STUDIO ID

VANCOUVER
By A. K. MacMARTIN
PICTURES IS
By CHARLES CHAUVEL LA, F TIT OF 101111
AUSTRALIA. — The “talkies”
The RKO Orpheum bill was
(Continued from Page 3) sounded the death knell for the
The Music Corporation of reduced, to four acts this week With the getting under way of
recurrence of the Equity bid for a bulk of vaudevillians coming to America opened their offices in the
through the death of Snoozer, Jr.,
the short subject department of
.

place in the films. Oviatt Building with a big recep- Pathe, which recently was moved
this country from U. S. A. and intellectual bull dog. This clever
The membership drive, it was those that were here upon my re- tion held this week. In honor of from New York to the coast, the
the occasion, J. C. Stein, presi- canine caught cold while playing feature picture program schedule
explained, was to be ushered in turn seemed very dissatisfied with
by a cuit in rates. Initiation fee, their lot and losing too much dent of the organization, and died on reaching also swung into active produc-
was Spokane
it was declared, was to be cut money to think of anything but present. Vancouver. The act was billed tion, marking the first burst of .

from $100 to $15, and monthly keeping every penny together for Wires of congratulation were as Meredith and Snoozer. Mere- activities under the new regime
dues from $5 to $1. These rates their return to America. The received from representatives of dith, the dog’s owner, jumped to of E. B. Deer, executive vice-
would give the new members all great back stage talkies such as the music trade throughout the California after the loss of his president recently appointed.
privileges except those of serving “Broadway Melody,” “Fox Fol- country. faithful partner. The first feature production is
as officers or on the board of di- lies” and others are putting the With business conditions con- * * * a musical comedy, “Swing High,”
_
rectors. lid on local vaudeville and only sidered not particularly conducive James Mills, leading man of the
written by Joseph Santley and
Then the matter of hours was very strong dramatic fare is hav- to. big results at the present time, Bristol Repertory Theatre in Eng- James. Seymore and which Santley
brought up, with the two pro- ing a chance to exist. “Journey’s this organization has not only land, has arrived in Vancouver will direct. It is a story of circus
posals: End” is breaking all past legiti- opened here with flattering offers and joined the ranks of the British life featuring Helen Twelvetrees
Two Proposals mate records according to reports. for their attractions on hand but Guild and Fred Scott with John Sheehan,
Players at the Empress.
That the work week for The long expected “coming to- the reports from their other offices This Bryant Washburn, Stepin Fetchit.
players three
1. gives these
free lance players (which would gether” of Union Theatre and indicate that the circuit of hotels leading men, David Clyde, one of
Daphne Pollard, Ben Turpiin, Rob-
automatically govern the con- Hoyt’s is now an accomplished and ball-rooms has been effected ert Edeson, Chester Conklin and
the lessees; Basil Radford, and
tract players’ hours) should be fact. They call it a working so that they are enabled to offer Mills. made his debut here Little Billy in the cast.
He
set at 54 hours. agreement but the trade regards reputable orchestras 52 weeks con- in “The Rotters’’ the week of' The music will be written and
2. That the contract provide it as the absolute end of individual secutive bookings. January 27. composed by Ted Snyder, Henry
that a 12-hour rest period should control. While their past efforts have * * * Sullivan, Abner Silver, Ray Eagan,
be insured after any period of Our theatrical position is now been concerned principally with Mort Harris and Mack Gordon.
work. Under provisions of the similar to that of South Africa The Junior Service Club’s an- Josiah Zuro will be in charge
dance spots, they have recently of
cameramen’s union for not which is dominated body and soul nual revue, “Let’s Go,” opened at music.
entered the radio field and have
working more than 16 hours a by the South African Theatre the Vancouver Theatre for three
succeeded in placing such out- days on January 30 to capacity
William Woolfenden, in charge
day, this, it was stated, would Trust which even controls cafes, standing orchestras on the air as of the shorts, announces four di-
make a work week not exceed- hotels, etc. business at a three dollar top.
Coon-Sanders on the Florsheim rectors signed. They are Robert
ing 72 hours. For all practical
There are 80 in the cast, which
Houses Merge Shoe Co. hour in the Middle
was directed by Donald MacDon- De Lacy, Fred Giuol, Wallace
purposes this is so, though C. Williamson, Hoyt’s Union West; Anson Weeks for the same Fox and M-onte Carter. Carter is
strictly
J.
on technical reasoning Theatres, E. J. and Dan Carroll concern on the West Coast; Ted
ald of New York. The club mem-
bers are made up from the
to direct 'two-reel musical com-
the provision might allow a picture interests, Frank Neil’s En- Fiorito for the Skelly Oil Co., edies.
work week of 80 hours or more terprises and Fuller’s Theatres are Wayne King for the Armour hour younger element in Vancouver so-
ciety and the proceeds are used
Woolfenden has been placed in
under the provision, figuring all tied by working agreements and Guy Lombardo for tlfe Robert for the club’s charge of all comedy material and
demonstrates. But such a con- various charities.
and Union Theatres and Fuller’s Burns hour. talent and Arch Heath has been
tingency as going over the 72 * * *
Theatres also have the monopoly The interest which the large signed as production manager of
hours seems highly improbable upon our air, by recently securing bands as well as the hotels and With another new leading man all two-reel comedies. Josiah Zuro,
in the nature of studio shooting. the tender for the Commonwealth radios have taken in the establish- in the cast of “The Rotters” the director-general of music for Pathe,
See “Joker” Government’s national broadcast- ment of the local office bids fair to British Guild Players at the Em- will also act in a supervisory ca-
A resolution embodying these ing control. promise that the M. C. A. will press are putting over another pacity for music in comedies.
two alternative propositions was The New Year will undoubtedly enjoy as much popularity in the success this week to big business. The list of writers include
already drawn up and presented. bring great changes to our thea- West as it has in the Middle “Let’s Go,” a big cast amateur George O’Neil, Hugh Cummings,
Its purpose was to empower a trical movie world. West and eastern territory. revue with a professional director, Guy Voyer, Walter De Leon, J.
committee to take up the two has sold out for the last three Kiern Brennan, Betty Scott and
propositions with representatives
Those American Distributors
days of the week at the Van- Frank T. Davis.
of the producers, it was stated. that have not been able to tie up ON PROBATION couver. The New Orpheum is
satisfactorily with the Hoyt’s-Wil- Frank Jennings, stage manager
First the speakers argued down
liamson-Union Theatre group are for the play “Bad Babies,” who doing a consistent 'business with DOLLY WITH FOX
the 54-hour week provision, stat- four acts of vaude headlined by
likely to be left begging for the was found guilty with the rest of
ing it not feasible in pictures. Jack Pepper, and “The Isle of Edward Dolly, brother of the
It was stated that the producers’
crumbs that are left in Australia. the cast, was granted probation
British Films will gain their place this week.
Lost Ships” as flicker fare. Busi- Dolly Sisters and a dance director
representatives at prior meetings ness at the Pan house is building for the stage, has been signed .by
in the sun here owing to arrange-
between the actors’ committee and slowly with talking pictures only. Fox and will shortly reach Holly-
producers, had agreed that if one ment with the group which seems CHESTER IN ‘HOUSE’ Fox’s “Lone Star Ranger” is the wood from France. At the Casino
work week to have fallen into political dis- Chester Morris has been chosen
limit proved poor after ljet for the current week. The de Paris in that city he staged the
months’ repute by the recent crude blun- for a role in “The Big House” at
a six trial, the other would Dominion has Harold Lloyd in Moulin Rouge show.
be tried. dering in the political issues of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
last federal elections. By the dis- “Welcome Danger,” second run,
The meeting seemed more or and is doing capacity. The Capitol STEPIN TO SIGN
tribution of British films midst a
(Continued on Page 13) studios are to be equipped by with Fox’s “Sunny Side Up” and
blare of trumpets and flag waving
Hoyt’s Union Theatres and Brit- Meunier and his band in musical It is understood that Stepin
the group evidently hopes to re- .
ish .Dominion Films for the pro- presentation, is in the big money, Fetchit is to sign a new five-year
gain a lot of its lost prestige.
duction of Australian sound and with capacity night shows. At contract with Hal Roach.
Widies Awaited .

EDDIE KAY The American product for the

enlarged screen and natural vision
oictures are being keenly awaited
talking pictures.
Ernest Turnbull and
the Strand with F. and M. Ideas
Charles out and a bigger and better band
Herscheil will be men to reckon on the stage with Jackie Souders
IN DAVIES FILM
Claud Allister has been signed
THE for. Their effect upon the legiti-'
with during this year as the driv- doing his stuff as M. C. and
ing. forces behind the British in- leader, and the F. N. “Paris” on
'
for a part in Marion Davies’ new
M-G-M picture, temporarily titled.
EXTEMPORANEOUS mate stage is likely to temporarily
vasion. the screen, business is holding up. “The Gay ’90’s.”
cause further great losses and out
IMPRESARIO AT of the chaos, it is very likely that
a new organization will appear
upon the ruins of the old legiti-
_
mates, with the capital to build
DANIEL C. BLUM
Coffee Dan’s palatial legitimate houses and the PRESENTS
acumen to keep up to the times.
Los Angeles Perhaps an Australian Henry

“BAM
Duffy will take the lead or per-
Visitors Last Week haps the great lone player, E. J.
CURLY BURNS, FRITZ Carroll, and will pop the surprise
and JEAN HUBERT, of the year.
HARRY VERNON and great
British films
favor here
are
during
sure to
this
win
year
other notables. and it seemsas though British
I Thank You — Eddie Kay Dominion Films will take its place
as a
side
great distributing house be-
its American cousins, and
A MERRY VENETIAN OPERETTA
By MYRTA BEL GALLAHER
Sound Proof Studio Free Voice Tests With NANCY WELFORD and AL ST. JOHN
Dynamic Speakers Recordings Made STAGED BY
Condenser Microphones All Electric Equipment EDWARD ROYCE
WHO DIRECTED “SALLY,” “IRENE,” “KID BOOTS” AND “RIO RITA”
ALL STAR CAST
Hollywood Microphone WITH A SINGING AND DANCING COMPANY OF 60

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6404 SUNSET BOULEVARD S. F. Examiner: Sumptu- . .
Inside Facts S. F. Review:
. Bambina taking its ini- L. A. Herald: ... Bam-
ously produced. Keyed to a tial bow at the Curran is a bina is a rich treat to the
GRanite 3325 pitch of vivacious gayety. colorful operetta with a com- eye and well worth the visit
Bambina deserves to be a petent cast a combination — of the playgoer in search of
distinct success. that presages a profitable vivid entertainment.
lifetime for the vehicle.
VAUDEVILLE ACTS COACHED
in
S. F. Call-Bulletin: Bam-
L. A. Examiner: Bam-
MICROPHONE TECHNIQUE
. . .
bina contained a panderian
wealth of pretties so many binaproved delightful . .

and so gay that the world continuous plaudits . .

for premiere audience pinned on beautiful presentation.

it a tag lettered “Hit.”
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EVENINGS BY APPOINTMENT GENERAL MANAGER, HEATH COBB

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Orchestra
Reviews TEL-A-PHONEYi
PETER PAUL LYONS by) JAMES MADISON
LOEW’S WARFIELD
Published Every Saturday San Francisco Moran and Mack.
Hello, Frank Fay. Hello,
One Year $4.00 Foreign $5.00 (Reviewed Jan. 24) Hello, Janies Madison. Hello, James Madison.
In this aggregation of musicians
Advertising Rates on Application headed by Peter Paul Lyons,
Why was a white man as- What do you think of vau-
saulted in Watsonville? deville?
Loew’s Warfield has a musical or- name happen- Good
As a bi-monthly publication Entered as Second Class Matter, No-
:
ganization well worth featuring.
Because his to the last flop.
vember 17, 1924, at the Post Office at Los Angeles, California, under ed to be Philip Eno.
Fox’s “Sunny Side Up,” already in
the Act of March 3, 1879. for three weeks and due for at least Hello, Sol Wurtzel.
As a weekly publication Entered as Second Class Matter, April Hello, Kolb and Dill.
:
one more, is doing a consistent Hello, James Madison.
29, 1927, at the Post Office at Los Angeles, California, under the Act Hello, James Madison.
business, warranted by the fact
A broker in Wall Street
A man .cured me of ^head-
of March 3, 1879. that is
it excellent entertainment. ache by rubbing my scalp.
sat on a tack.
During these three weeks prob- Oh, a wood-worker.
That meant a one-point
ably 70,000 people have heard
Published by Lyons and his orchestra in con-
rise.

Inside Facts Publishing Company, Inc. Hello, Frank Schaeffer.

cert and it’s a cinch that 69,000 of
Hello, Duncan Sisters. Hello, James Madison.
800-801 Warner Bros. Downtown Bldg., Los Angeles, Calif. them were favorably impressed. The Washington Labor De-
Telephone TUcker 7832
Hello, James Madison.
As his concert offering, the first What is Charlie Lind- partment, says women, are
of a series, Lyons has the over-
bergh’s favorite pastime? too old to work after they’ve
JACK JOSEPHS - - - President and Editor ture “Raymond,” a comparatively
Thinking of heir male. reached 34.
ARTHUR WM. GREEN - - Vice Pres, and Counsel simple melody that is considerably
Not if they’re chorus girls.
WILLIAM C. OWENS - - Secretary and General Manager enhanced by a nice arrangement
Hello, A1 St. John.
and effective orchestration. Top-
ping the entire concert is Lyon’s
Hello, James Madison. Hello, Jesse Lasky.
Vol. XI Saturday, February 8, 1930 No. 6 I’ve been asked to sing at
violin solo, an offering that is well Hello, James Madison.
the Gas Company’s enter-
What unemployed
sold and most favorably received. is the
Hal.
tainment. What would you picture actor’s greatest ail-
The Arabian Nights and Grimm Brothers’ fairy tales are suggest? ment?
no longer in the headlines of the Hollywood news columns. “Charge of the Light Bri-
Sign-us trouble.
The magic of Cinderella which overtook the poor, virtuous
JACK COAKLEY gade.”
TAIT’S-AT-THE-BEACH
and beautiful waitress who was discovered by the kind- San Francisco Hello, Charlie Kurtzman. Hello, Secretary of State
hearted director as she poured his coffee one morning, was (Reviewed Jan. 25) Hello, James Madison. Stimson.
invited to the studio and arrived in time to get the leading A
unique instrumental combina- What do you think of port- Hello, James Madison.
role because the star quit in a fit of temperanent, is past.
tion —
six pieces without brass is — able typewriters? What was the first ‘arms’
Jack Coakley’s Orchestra at one No good since the Mann reduction in history?
The demands for ability other than mere good looks and of San Francisco’s oldest and best Act was passed. Venus de Milo.
an unsophisticated eye has taken the lure of easy money known dine and dance emporiums.
from the studios, whose applicants now must have something Coakley and his gang are fol-
lowing some good orchestras but
real to offer.
Then among the men, the Aladdins’ Lamp of success does grabbed a lot of glory for them-
not rest upon their athletic figure nor their effeminate man- selves by the quality of their mu-
in 25 nights at Tait’s they’ve
Fanchon and Marco
ners. No more can rough-riding alone get a genii to presto sic. And business, is good, too.
Featured along with the or-
a big weekly check. The actor has got to do and say his chestra is Henry Warner, who
Route List of “Ideas”
stuff with finesse. sports a set of pipes that are
There is an air of staid business in the former haunts of knockouts. Warner sings with the Following is the Fanchon and Marcos
* ST. LOUIS (6)
boys on the stand and then makes Ideas route schedule, with the opening Fox Theatre
the wild westerners. When the westerns went, so did the the rounds dates, all of the current month, in pa- “Jazz Temple” Idea
of the tables, tapping Nora Schiller
frontier spirit. Even bootleggers are complaining. Not alone renthesis besides the name of the town: Wally Jackson
the bell for a hit, with each of his Gus Elmore Sylvia Dorse
the makers of moonshine but also the legitimate bootleggers numbers. PASADENA (6) Temple Beauties
who handled only imported stock. Personnel of the band is Jack Colorado Theatre MILWAUKEE (6)
Coakley, piano, leader; Bill Star- “Skirts” Idea Wisconsin Theatre
All that is left in the fair burg is the Ali Babbas. They Dave Phening and Harry
“Baby Songs” Idea
key, LOS ANGELES (6) Penny Pennington RoseValyda
have concocted every sort of highbrow manner to grab off Fish, sax, clarinet and violin; Loew’s State Pearl Hoff Alene & Evans
Frank “Zeppelin” Idea
the excess shekels in the form of get-rich-quick propositions, Gaffney, bass, and Paul
Bailey & Barnum Richard Wally DETROIT, MICH. (6)
Slobody, drums. Arline Langan and Norman Selby Fox Detroit
various forms of never-hit commercial stock issues and just 4
‘Arts In Taps’ Idea ’
Hal.
genteel swindles. Actor folks are notoriously bad business SAN DIEGO (6) Myrtle Gordon Rodney & Gould
A1 & Hal Johnny Plank
people and while they would fight shy of an opportunity for CARLI ELINOR’S Fox Theatre
Jeanne McDonald Eddie Lewis
‘Eyes” Idea
‘

a first class investment, they are gullible game for the CONCERT ORCHESTRA Wells and Winthrop Six Candrevas Brown & Will a
Bob and Ula Buroff NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y.
racketeers. CARTHAY CIRCLE Strand Theatre
(7-9)

LOS ANGELES LONG BEACH (7) 4

‘Types” Idea
(Reviewed Jan. 31) West Coast Theatre Trado Twins
PHIL TYRRELL ENLARGES Symphony Or- “Trees” Idea Carlena Diamond Harold Stanton
STAFF IN N. Y. OFFICE Carli Elinor’s
the only one of its kind
Shapiro ond O’Malley Nayons Birds UTICA, N. Y. (10)
PEPPY SESSIONS chestra,
playing steadily in Southern Cali-
Keo, Toki and Yoki Gayety Theatre
NEW YORK, Feb. 5. — Phil fornia, had another of its delight- HOLLYWOOD (6) “Types” Idea
Carlena Diamond
Tyrrell has enlarged his staff for ful offerings for the Ramon Nov- Egyptian Theatre
“Peasant” Idea Trado Twins Harold Stanton
AT COFFEE picture theatres and vaudeville arro M-G-M picture, Diehl Sisters
“Devil May
General Ed Lavine BUFFALO, N. Y. (6)
Care.” June Worth Belcher Dancers Lafayette Theatre
bookings. The offices are booking
The concert was a musical fan- “Accordion” Idea
Coffee Dan’s, for years a land- at present with Fox-Loew-Warner tasie of Russian classics, folk
FRESNO (7-9) Burt & Lehman Theo. & Katya
mark for Los Angeles night lifers, Brothers and Publix circuits in songs and dances, admirably ar- Wilson Theatre Nat Spector Mary Price
“Manila Bound” Idea Arnold Hartman
visitors and professionals, is show- ranged, starting with a voluminous
the East. Harry & Frank Seamon Stella Royal WORCESTER, MASS. (7)
ing considerable pep under the pi- outpouring of the “Volga Boat- Romero Family Palace Theatre
loting of Eddie Kay, master-of- Now associated with the office man,” done in slow, vibrant strains, “Kisses” Idea
ceremonies, and Carl Pelley, the are Sol Turek, former Kiew going into the Russian National SAN JOSE (10-13) Joe & Jane McKenna
greeter and host. booker; Harry Crull, Charley California Theatre Will Cowan Mabel & Marcia
anthem, and then into folks songs. E Flat Four Mitzi Mayfair
Finkelstein and Arthur Spizzi. “Manila Bound” Idea
Noon and afternon lunch busi- It is indeed a complete non-lover iliure^ oj0tuo^[ Helen Aubrey Dave Hacker
ness is very big, with afternoon Tyrrell, founder of the presen- of music who would not feel the te.io'Ji v\mS uoureeg og Wallen & Barnes
dancing. Evening finds the dancers tation policy in the Middle West, thrill of this wildly sweet music
attracted again, the festivities en- was for five years associated with from the romantic Slavonic na-
“The Founder of the Presentation Policy”
livened with extemporaneous en- Balaban and Katz and the Marks tion, and the matinee house re-
tertainment from professional vis- Bros, in Chicago, Skouras Bros, sponded to it in all its phases.
itors called up out of the audi-
ence to do their stuff.
in St. Louis and many other prin- Not only in their offerings but
Nite biz cipal chains of theatres in the also in their appearance this or- 1560
PHIL
BROADWAY
TYRRELL
NEW YORK
Middle West and claims the dis- chestra has a classical aura, in
is increasing. Offers Intelligent Representation For
The personnel of the band, a
tinction of developing many stars. evitably carrying one’s thoughts PRODUCTIONS VAUDEVILLE PICTURE — — THEATRES
former R-K-O circuit attraction, back to Mozart, Wagner,, and
is asfollows: Earl V. Chiquet,
ON GUILD PROGRAM
Lizst, and it is disconcerting to SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
have one’s thoughts brought back SAN FRANCISCO (7) (7)
drums; L. V. Chiquet, trumpet; Fox Theatre Palace Theatre
Comedy teams that will appear sharply to the present advertising “Ivory” Idea
4
‘Drapes’ Idea’

Freddie Algers, trumpet; Harold

as part of the bill at the Sixth An- era by one jarring note. On the Betty Lou Webb Hy Meyer Frank Melino & Co. Jerome Mann
Davis, trombone; Louis De Cres- ,
Dorothy Kelly
nual Gambol of the Catholic Mo- piano, gold against its black is Four High Hatters Goetz and Duffy
cent, banjo; Kermitt Riggs, piano. Christel LeVine and Ted Reicard HARTFORD, CONN. (7)
tion Picture Guild of America, to the name “Sohmer,” a concession
OAKLAND (7) Capitol Theatre
be held at the Philharmonic Audi- to this publicity-ridden age, and
ROW ‘Columns’ Idea
‘

IS ENDED torium, Feb. 19, include Lew when the eye rests on it, which Fox Oakland
“Overtures” Idea Rome & Gaut
’

Billy Rolls
Fields and Willie Collier, sr., Stan Harry Rapee Niles Marsh Maxine Evelyn
frequently the case, thoughts Toots Novelle
The Vitaphone trade-mark con- Laurel and Oliver Hardy, Marie is revolve more nearly about White
Edison and Gregory Huff and Huff Dorothy Henley
troversy in Canada has been set- Dressier and Polly Moran, Robert Helen Hille NEW HAVEN, CONN. (6)
King Soap and Not a Cough in a Palace Theatre
tled by agreement. Under the Armstrong and James Gleason, SACRAMENTO (7)
Carload than to Mozart, Wagner Senator Theatre
“Gobs of Joy” Idea
terms of the settlement, the Bald- Robert Woolsey and Bert Wheeler, Pat West Scotty Weston
win company renounces all of its and the Duncan Sisters. and Lizst. “Desert” Idea Bailey and Barnum Coley
Among A.H.F. Ed and Morton Beck Muriel Stryker Cook Sisters Loma Ruth
rights to the trade-mark "Vita- the other names already listed for Cropley and Violet Manuel Lopez Billy & Elsie Lewis Dolly Kramer
phone” and recognizes the exclu- the show are Walter Catlett, J. Carla Torney Girls Moore and Moore Johnny Ashford
sive right of the Warner Brothers’ Harold SALEM, ORE. (8-10) Jones and Howett Wanda Allen
Murray, Charles King, Elsinore Theatre Henry Aguirre
subsidiary concern to use the Whispering Jack Smith, Marjorie “International” Idea BRIDGEPORT (6)
This also does away with White and Ed Tierney, Charles
word.
the suits that were brought by the Althoff, El Brendel, Stepin Fetchit,
Frederico Flores
Billy Carr
Osaka Boys
Says:
Markel and Faun
Palace Theatre
“Hollywood Studio Girls” Idea
Mignon Laird Three Gobs Miles & Perlee
Baldwin company against the the- Jose Mojica and Fred Scott. Get an eyeful of the PORTLAND (6) Chas. Rozelle John Vale
atres to restrict the use of that flash and color in Broadway Theatre Lorris & Fermine
name. ASKAM SIGNED “BAMBINA” and ‘Hot Dominoes’ .Idea “NEW Les Klicks
1
‘

Pall Mall
’
WATERBURY, CONN. (0)
MOON.” Plenty of dough Fox Theatre
Dexter, Webb and Diaz “Screenland Melodies” Idea
SILLS ATBACK WORK
Perry Askam has been signed in those shows. SEATTLE (6) David Reece Lucille Iverson
Milton Sills will return to film by Warner Brothers for the lead- Fifth Avenue Theatre Sherry Louise Everts & Lowry
work following a year’s absence ing male role in “Sweet Kilty •• •• “Uniforms” Idea
Joy Brothers
Karavaeff Franklin & Warner
due to illness as a featured player Bellairs.” Askam is currently play-
Armand & Perez Lamberti Jack & Betty Welling
& Helen Ruth Hamilton
Sylvia Shore BROOKLYN, N. Y. (6)
with Kenneth MacKenna and Mae ing the leading part in “New P. S. — The CELLAR, is at GREAT FALLS, MONT. (4-5) Fox Theatre
Clarke in the Fox picture, “A Very Moon’ at the Majestic. Alfred E. Cosmo and Hollywood
Street Grand Theatre “Jazz Cinderella” Idea
Boulevard .between Vine
. .
4
Carnival Russe” Idea
4
Mae Usher Albert Hugo
Practical Joke.” Green is to direct and Cahuenga the phone Countess Sonia Sam Linfield & Co. Roy Rogers
. . .
Billy Randall
numbers are GRanite 3 3 8 2 Alex-SherBekefi James Gaylord Pauline Alpert

SHOW and HOllywood 9 15 9

parking is free at the lot
across from the CELLAR
the CHRYSLER end
.

SAM-
.

.
.

.
Russian Sunrise Trio
BUTTE, MONT.
Fox Theatre
“Let’s Pretend” Idea
(6-9)
Adair & Stewart
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Fox Theatre
“Gardens’ Idea ’
(6)

ALLES
SONS are there. Tillyou & Rogers Florence Forman Slate Bros. Vina Zolle

4872—224
PRINT Thank You.
Ed Cheney

Four Kennys
DENVER,
Tabor Grand
“Black and Gold” Idea
Maxine Hamilton
Rita Lane
COLO. (6)
Moffa and Mae

Eva Mandel
Cliff Nazzaro
TULSA, OKLA.
Orpheum Theatre
“Sweet Cookies” Idea
Roy M. Loomis
(6)

ME. E. 4th St., Los Angeles— ME. 4873 Arnold Grazer Lee Wilmot Jones & Hull Bohbe Tomson
SATURDAY, FEB. 8, 1930 INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN PAGE SEVEN

Harold J.
Manager
PHONE DOUGLAS
Bock
2213
SAN FRANCISCO 935 Market St
Office Suite 504

THREE LEGIT SHOWS OPEN TO On The Air NEW PICTURES GET OFF TO
Happenings
GOOD RETURNS AND LOOK SET f •
GOOD START; OTHERS HOLD OP
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6.—
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6.— initial seven days comes around. The rumor having reached KFRC SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. —
6.- week of “Show of Shows” at
Three openings provided the legit Out in the North Beach district that there are some proud
and Aided by plenty of the usual pub-"Wagnon’s Embassy nice at $14,
week’s highlights, both shows at his upstairs Green Street The- skillful golfers up at NBC licity fanfare, the Marion
the fol- Davies 500 while the Davies took in
looking set to cash in on an atre Sid Goldtree opened another lowing KFRC staff members have picture, “Not So Dumb,” came $9000 on “Peacock Alley” and
otherwise dull theatrical Febru- of his sex farces, this “The Peep- been imbued with the desire to through with good returns for the now has “Phantom of the Opera”
ary. “Oh, Susanna” drew its first hole,” doing approximately $2600 beat them on the Lincoln Course: Fox, which, together with Fanchon revived.
curtain Monday night at the Cur- for its first stanza, which is good Pete Barlow, drums; Tom Quirk, and Marco’s “Desert Idea” and Casino big at $12,000 on “Night
ran and at capacity, with all ap- business. Midnight matinees on trumpet; Cal Pearce, mezzo-bari- Walt Roesner, m. c., did about Ride” and a stage show with
pearances pointing to at least a Saturdays are counted to help tone; Johnny Hicks, slip horn; A1 $49,000. “This Thing Called Love” “City Girl” looking only average
$16,000 week when the last of. the quite a bit. Provided civic authori- Zohn, trumpet, and Walter Kel- and Frankie Richardson in person this week.
ties don’t interfere too much as sey, fiddler and vocalist. now in.

FINANCIAL LOSSES OF they did with “Bad Babies” at This constntutes a challenge to Paramount’s “K i b i t z e r” with HERO OF THEATRE FIRE
the Capitol, the show should have the NBC boys and the KFRC
OPERA CO. BRING CLOSE a good run. gang would like to hear from them
Harry Green at Publix’s Granada
had a good intake, the film gross-
MAY DIE FROM BURNS
Following two weak weeks of as soon as possible. Pedro says ing $22,500 for the house. Third
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6.— “That Ferguson Family” at the he will run bases. week of “Sally” at the California
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6.—
The local season of the Columbia President, Henry Duffy opened * * * The heroism of H. A. Olson, pro-
did $15,000 and Ronald Colman
Opera Co. ended abruptly last “His Friend, the King” and to Tenor soloing over KYA is, in “Condemned”
current^ holds jectionist, in putting out a fire
week when the company’s tour good biz. Second and last stanza George Nickson, who is a mem- the screen. Seventh stanza of Che-
that started in the operators’ booth
was suddenly cancelled because of of “Ferguson” did only $2900. ber of the Pacific Artists’ Trio. of the Acme Theatre, may result
valier in “Love Parade” at the
heavy financial losses. After two Taylor Holmes in “Your Uncle Doing a classic work and also has in his death, it is feared by at-
St. Francis, helped by Lillian
weeks at the Columbia members Dudley” at Duffy’s Alcazar was several programs of popular num- tendants at St. Mary’s hospital
Roth’s personal appearance and a
of the cast found themselves good for $5500 in his second week. bers a week. In addition to this lot of special stuff, up where he is confined.
a bit at
stranded and appealed to the State Columbia, Geary and Capitol work George takes small dramatic Through'- Olsen’s efforts the fire
$ 10 000
, .

did no damage to the theatre.

Labor Commission to collect ap- are dark. parts on the Calendar of the Air.
proximately $13,000 in salary and * * * “Sunny Side Up” bowed out of
Loew’s Warfield after four weeks
transportation from Mrs. Hector William Don is in San Fran- with
a gross of $16,000 hanging JAP TROUPE ARRIVES
Los Angeles
Geiger, wealthy
woman and backer of the com-
pany. Mrs. Geiger paid one week’s
salary and transportation for the
ITOflf IH
cisco. Coming from KFI
Angeles where he was known as
“Dr. Oojah,” and one who had
plenty of fan mail, Don is looking
week only and
“Anna Christie.”
in Los at its belt. “Hallelujah” in for a
then Garbo in SAN FRANCISCO,
The
Feb. 6.—
Tokujiro Tsutsui Japanese
theatrical troupe arrived here this
troupe in an effort to clear up the over the local ether situation and Radio’s “Love Comes Along” week en route to Los Angeles
case.
According to reports the opera
SOB BOOK FITexpects to announce a connection
here soon.
with Bebe Daniels okay
Orpheum at $13,500. “Hit the
for the where -they will present
toire of Ken-Geki plays.
a
The
reper-
Cali-
was about $30,000 in the red at the * * * Deck” now there and big. Second fornia performances are being
end of its engagement here. How- SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6.— There’s clever music in Johnny sponsored by the Japanese The-
Alexander Bevani, organizer Local music men seemed well on O’Brien’s harmonica. Johnny plays
ever,
their way toward stopping street that instrument at
W. E. MOVES atre Association. From Los An-
of the company, hopes for an- and he NBC geles they go to New York where
other tour next winter. sales of a bootleg song sheet fol- has a sweet band of listeners-in.
lowing receipt of a wire by Abe
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6.— the Theatre Guild is sponsoring
* * * Western Electric has moved its them.
CHANGE THEATRE NAME Bloom from the New York office Stars of the Pacific Coast Opera local offices from the Golden Gate
of Irving Berlin. According to Co. are now being heard over Theatre building to the Crocker EXTRA SHOWINGS
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6 .— the telegraphic message an air mail KFRC
each Friday night from First National Bank building. A.
Golden Theatres re-opened letter is enroute to Sam Roeder, lo- 8:30 to
State 9. Charles Bulotti and B. Lamb is district manager SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6.—
their Wigwam Theatre Saturday cal attorney for the American So- Alberto Terrasi are featured.
for W. E. Publix’s St. Francis capitalized on
night, changing its name to the ciety of Authors and Composers, * * * the appearance of Maurice Che-
authorizing him to secure an in-
Rialto. The house,
A1 Hixon, has been greatly
managed by Joe Wright’s orchestra, broad-
junction against all peddlers and casting from the Silver Slipper
NEW ASST. MGR. valier at the Auto Show by throw-
im- ing a midnight performance Wed-
proved and remodeled. printer of the sheet, now believed Cafe, has transferred its
to be a San Francisco enterprise. control from
remote SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6.— nesday night of “Love Parade”
to KTAB
and KPO Max Rattner is the new assistant and a one night return engage-
IN S. F. FOR TOUR Lacking other means of combat, is heard over that station nightly manager of the local RKO ex- ment of “Innocents of Paris.”
music men have been using their between 11 and 12. change. Business was good.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6.— influence with the police to run
Mrs. Hazel Stephen, wife of the off the street all peddlers found
Australian theatre owner, arrived without a city permit. However,
here this week for a tour of the a new crew of salesmen came on
United States. this week with a different sheet of
songs, this one containing a num-
NEW OPENING DAY ber of tunes and the pictures of
Jolson, Chevalier and Ted Lewis.
on a long run engagement at the
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6.— While bootleg sales are decreas-
ing, the legitimate sale of sheet
Fox El beginning this
Capitan,
week, changes its opening day
from Friday to Thursday. This
week’s show will run for only six
music in the stores still is not
back to proper proportions.
Music men in the fight are Lou
fox el capitan
days. Emmel, Harry Bush, Larry Yoell,
Abe Bloom, A1 Sather, Ron Jon-
DOES A TIE-UP son, Newton Kelly and Lloyd san francisco
Campbell.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6.—
Hal Horne made a tie-up be- DUFFY PLAYERS WED
tween a local bakery and tea house SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6.—
to serve tea and cake in the Margaret Gillespie, Duffy player,
Granada lobby during, the run of and Kenneth Garnet in the cast of
“No, No, Nanette” at that Pub- “Your Uncle Dudley” at Duffv’s
lix house. Alcazar were married in Holly-
wood Jan. 15, they revealed this
Doby and Lou have signed with week.
KTAB.
programs
The boys have several
a week at the Pickwick An NBC artist, Clarence Cole-
“the southern song ace”
station. man, who works under the title of
Prof. Herman Schnitzel, is being

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KFRC
has
jimmie barr
KRESS BLDG., SAN FRANCISCO between 6:15 and 6:30 when he
plays and sings old-time waltzes.

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GREETINGS FROM:

VIVIAN VANCE LEADS

With WILBUR CUSHMAN’S REVUE STRAND THEATRE, LONG BEACH

RAY PARSONS LIGHT COMEDY CHARACTERIZATIONS

2nd Consecutive Season With Wilbur Cushman’s Revue Strand Theatre, Long Beach

RAY ANGWIN JUVENILE LEADS

3RD CONSECUTIVE SEASON WITH
WILBUR CUSHMAN’S REVUE STRAND THEATRE, LONG BEACH

GREETINGS FROM:
MAURINE and MAURICE
FORMERLY SULLIVAN SISTERS
Now in WILBUR CUSHMAN’S REVUE STRAND THEATRE, LONG BEACH

VERSATILE DANCING SPECIALTIES—ALSO PLAYING PARTS

JAY ROSS With WILBUR CUSHMAN’S REVUE

STRAND THEATRE, LONG BEACH

HEAR YE! HEAR YE! HEAR YE!

AL BERUBE
3rd Season With Wilbur Cushman’s Revue
COMPOSING MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Strand Theatre, Long Beach

GREETINGS FROM THE BOYS WHO PLAY THE MUSIC FOR WILBUR CUSHMAN’S REVUE, STRAND THEATRE, LONG BEACH

JOE LINDEBAUM
FAMOUS COCOANUT GROVE ORCHESTRAL-LONG BEACH
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 PAGE TEN INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN SATURDAY, FEB. 8, 1930

VANCOUVER,
A. K. MacMartin
REPRESENTATIVE
B. C.
^NORTHWEST') JEAN ARMAND DISTRICT MANAGER
Joseph D. Roberts
SEATTLE

REPRESENTATIVE
901 Bekins Bldg. 1118 Northern Life Tower
WASHINGTON OREGON IDAHO MONTANA

p. a/s now getting p. a.ed U. AGAIN TRYING 'DOWNTOWN WEEK’ GOES BIG
IN TALKING TRAILER STUNT TO T AS BOOSTER FOR BUSINESS
—
SEATTLE, Feb. 6. It’s begin-4-publicity director of the Fox West SEATTLE,. Feb. 6.— Years ago*pleasing and profitable. Fox’s big
ning to look like the press agents Coast Theatres here, has passed
in town, besides staging a private
OF THE RED SPOTS Charley Kurtzman, while exploiteer Coliseum, with “Hunting Tigers
for Publix in San Francisco, con- in
the crucical test with colors fly- India,” is still hunting for
and personal war in taxicabs, cocted a gag known as “Come dough on this one. Primitive did
windows, contests and a hundred ing high, wide and handsome. In SEATTLE, Feb. 6. What is — Downtown Week,” which he sold great if it eked out $2500 at 25-
and one other rackets at their years gone by, Eddie was some- generally conceded to be the sig- to the various Bay City journals. 35 tariff.
command, will have to photo- what of a “ham,” and so last week, The gag, if memory serves cor-
nal of another concentrated drive Return of Chevalier’s “The Love
graph like Valentino and have a when the Olympic Film studios rectly, clicked gloriously. Kurtz- Parade’’ pulled a sneaker on those
voice that mikes like Barrymore’s came through with a proposition by Universal to unload the re-
man came to town last week and,
to hold down the old desk. on a personal talking trailer for maining eight suburban houses still remembering the gag, pro- showmen holding contracts for
subsequent runs by going into
At any rate, Eddie Fitzgerald, the various West Coast Theatres owned here by Uncle Carl, Lewis ceeded to plant it with all three Publix’s Metropolitan for five days,
here, they picked on Eddie to face of the local The weather seven days
Cohen, real estate operator for dailies. closing its week,
after
the klejgs and mike. the Laemmle interests, again was bad; snow and ice were still
is and weak, run
at the Publix-Se-
Opinion is divided on Eddie’s spending much time in ter- covering the pavements and the
this attle. It was
a great piece of
photographic protendencies,
TED HOWLAND II there is no doubt that he mikes
but
Since
ritory. merchants, including the showmen,
were in a quandry over the bum
work on part of Publix of-
the
ficials, but has the holders of 67-
like a million for the 250 or so
the purchase of these
stands from the now Mayor Frank
biz. The m. e.’s grabbed hold of day protection classes still squawk-
feet that he made as a teaser for
Greta Gahbo’s coming release at Edwards and his several associ- the stunt in a hurry, resulting in ing. “Parade” nearly picked up
front page editorials from all the the five grand additional it would
ates, these houses are known to
the Fox Theatre. Some say Eddie boys. It was a great piece of have garnered with a weather
weakened at the close and called have been consistently in the red. showmanship and evidently had its
break while at the Seattle.
SEATTLE, Feb. 6—Ted How- in Lou Golden for the fade-out, Cohen did, at one time, succeed effect on the natives, as biz im-
land, whose musical tab show re- but, anyhow, he started something in unloading two of the elephants, mediately began to take a spurt, Dance hall biz still finds Mc-
cently took a brodie after only a that threatens the morale of the the Beacon and the Madrona Gar- Elroy’s Spanish Ballroom gather-
both in the showshops and in the
few weeks in Spokane, was in various theatres. They all want to den. But the gaff was evidently dry goods joints. And now, with ing the most consistent biz of the
too strong for the purchaser, and racetracks. “Pop’s” stand packs
town last week busily lining up go “talkie.” the snow all gone and forgotten
talent for his latest venture, sched- Bob Blair and Bob Armstrong these two are again back in the about, show business is once more ’em every night, while John Sav-
uled to open in Vancouver, B. *C., made one for the Seattle but U. fold. Repeated attempts by age’s Trianon does the biggest
back to normal, as evidenced by
on Monday of next week. Among wouldn’t face the lights. The Cohen to shove a pair or more of the healthy grosses piled up dur- Monday (bargain night) and Sat-
those reported signed by Howland former said he wouldn’t lose his these houses off on some operator urday gross. Of the night clubs,
ing the past week.
for the Vancouver stand include budding press agent to the movie have proven futile. Two of the Eddie Peabody’s smiling per-
Tiny Burnett’s band at the Ven-
Elsie Jewell, prima donna; Rose scouts, because the latter is some
stands, the Beacon and Ridge- etian Gardens in the Olympic
sonality and banjo playing must
Smith, character woman, and lo- good looker, and after Bob show- mont, are now padlocked. They, be given credit Hotel continues to get the bulk of
also, are the only two of the for the Fox-Fifth the night club clientele. Vic Mey-
cal chorines for the line work. ing his stuff on “Sally” and “Love
eight outlying stands that are not Avenue’s $15,200 intake, which ers’ new Club Victor doing big
Lee Jaxon, Billie Reams, Joe Parade,” he wasn’t taking any
led the town. A weak stage show,
Dempsey and Dorothy Raymond, chances. wired. Friday and Saturday biz, but
included in those who were with Since the first showing of these Rumors linking John Danz, lo- F. & M.’s “Let’s Pretend Idea,” starvation conditions during the
cal downtown second run opera- and the picture, “Bishop Murder week makes it look plenty doubt-
Howland’s bust in Spokane, are at a private preview this week,
Case,” didn’t mean a thing to the
Shaw of the Olympic Film studios tor, with the purchase of some fans, although ful as to whether the band leader
stillaround town, and rumor says the Van Dine
has been deluged with requests of these Universal spots still re- will be able to pull this new joint
they ^refused to further align them-
selves with Howland, who had for estimates and figures on na- main unconfirmed. Both parties thriller was interesting to watch. out of the red. It is rumored that
tionalizing the stunt. refuse to comment on the situa- The Orpheum, with Bebe Dan- certain commercial and theatrical
been behind other bloomers in
these parts previously. Eddie claims one record any- tion, Danz repeatedly denying all
iels’ second effort for RKO, and luminaries are serving as impres-
way, that of being the first press such gossip. It is generally be- a sweet stage show drew $12,500. sarios for the Club Victor, and
Bebe’s popularity is still at its
ALERT NEWSIE SELLS ON agent strutting his stuff in person lieved that Cohen would willingly with conditions there admittedly
turn the houses over to Danz, but height in this town, due to her very dark, these lights, it is said,
STRENGTH OF COLUMN before his audience.
the latter is evidently not par- stellar work in “Rio “T?;^ citn
Rita.’” are pi ann n g some concerted ac-
i

ticularly keen about spots off the

SEATTLE, Feb. 6. Capitaliz- — OWEN SWEETEN MADE
ing on the popularity of a little
column, titled “Pick-Ups, Front
and Back Stage,” appearing daily
in the Scripps sheet, The Star, an
enterprising newsie holds
forth in front of the postoffice is
who
using the names contained therein
as a means of peddling his papers.
When the first edition of the Star
reaches the streets, the boy scans
the column and, having previous-
ly ascertained which of them la-
bors in proximity to his corner,
hies himself to the offices of these
people mentioned and immediate-
ly sells them from one to
copies of the editions.
"Pick-Ups, Front and Back
Stage” is the brain child of Harry
B. Mills, dramatic editor of the
Star. Harry incepted the column
when he took over the Star’s
drama desk nearly three years
ago. It started small, but grad-
ually grew until it now consumes
nearly a complete column daily.
REPORT BIG BUSINESS
SEATTLE, Feb. 6.—The Amer-
ican Music Company, San Fran-
who recently
IS
Publix’s
main drags. Maybe he feels that from the rain and receding snows,
Seattle, too, suffered tion to popularize the spot to a
point where it will become profit-
PERMANENT FOX LEADER these houses are entirely too and reports $12,000 for the seven- able.
tough, and it is also thought day session of Norma Talmadge’s
SEATTLE, Feb. 6. — Owen doubtful if Danz would want to first talker, “New York Nights.” NEW CITY MANAGER
Sweeten, popular m. c., who was take on any more houses, now Ron and Don at the organ and
recently replaced at the Fox-Fifth having seven, especially of the Clausen’s orchestra in the pit help
Avenue Theatre here by Eddie type Universal wants to unload. bring ’em in here.
SEATTLE, Feb. 6. —George Ap-
pleby, well-known showman of the
Peabody, and who, in turn, took Many local showmen believe, Eight thousand five hundred dol- Northwest and recently local ex-
command of Vic Meyers’ band at however, that Danz could possibly lars for Marion Davies’ “Not So change manager for Tiffany Pro-
the Fox Theatre during Meyers’ make a go of the majority of Dumb” at the new Fox called for ductions, Inc., has been named by
absence in the South, has been an- these Universal suburbans, which a holdover. Big splurges in the John Hamrick as city manager for
nounced by Earl Crabb, divisional he proved when he took over the P.-I., Hearst daily, didn’t seem to the latter’s Portland two houses,
chief for West Coast, as the new Winter Garden and Columbia from mean a thing, but Owen Sweeten, the Blue Mouse and Music Box.
permanent band leader at the Fox. Laemmle last spring. These lat- at the helm of the jazz band with Appleby succeeds Andrew Seso,
With Sweeten set to have full ter downtown houses were con- a great novelty offering, and Henri resigned.
swing with the Fox band, this sistently in heavy red for Uni- Le Bel at the organ, must be
five house now gets 'the highest priced versal, but Danz has turned ’em given credit for much of the biz. BUSHELL AT R. P.
(unless Sweeten took a beautiful into money makers. John Hamrick’s two playhouses,
cut in pay, which is doubtful) the Music Box and Blue Mouse, Anthony Bushell, who was in
_
straight band leader these parts RATHE SIGNS NOVELIST held up well under the strain. “Disraeli,”has been engaged by
have ever seen. Owen is already The former, with John Barrjr- Radio Pictures for a role in Rich-
busily engaged recruiting his men Pathe has placed under contract more’s first all-talker, “General ard Dix’s current starring vehicle,
from the picjc of local horn tooters George O’Neil, who has arrived on Crack,” in its second week, was adapted from “I Love You.”
and bow pullers, and he is ex- the coast from New York. O’Neil great with $7400. Opus now in
pected to gather a pack of mu- novels are “That Bright Heat,” its third and final stanza. The BRYAN FOY BACK
sicians inferior to none local show- “God Beguiled” and “The White Blue Mouse, with Eddie Horton Byran Foy has returned to Hol-
goers have fever listened to. Rooster.” in “The Aviator,” gathered $6750, lywood from New York.
DPE55 YOUR THEATRE OR YOUR ACT WITH THE FINEST AND MOST ARTISTIC
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cisco publishers,
opened Northwest offices here with
Sammy Siegel, former press agent
and showman, in charge, report
unusual activity in this territory.
“I Miss You When Day Is Done,”
a ballad foxtrot, and “On the Trail
DESIGNED MADE UP AND PAINTED BY THE LARGEST AND MOST mr
of My Memories,” a waltz, the EFFICIENT STAFF OF SCENIC ARTISTS, DESIGNERS AND DRAPERY
firm’s two plug numbers, are being EXPERTS IN AMERICAS LARGEST AND MOST BEAVTIFl/L STUDIOS
generally featured by the major
dance bands and radio entertain-
ers, it is reported.
tory embraces Seattle, Portland,
Vancouver, B. C., Spokane, Ta-
Siegel’s terri-
Los Angeles Scenic Stvdios Inc ^AFFILIATED WITH OlA5 .f THOMPSON SCENIC Co.
coma and intermediate points.

GIVEN FAREWELL
SEATTLE,
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Don, organists
atre
Feb. 6.—Ron
at the Seattle
for the past two years,
and
The-
were
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HOLLYWOOD
the recipients of a surprise
well party given them by Arthur
fare-
"\one OLympiacSS^M 1

Clausen and his Seattle Serenad- dk.

es week. The musicians put
this
on a big spread for the duo, who
are scheduled to open tomorrow at
DROP CURTAINS Vnic^ue Effects' settinss «» the modern stage
the Portland Theatre, Portland,
for. an indefinite run. PICTURE SCREENS

SIGN GERMAN ACTOR PROLOGUES UNUSUAL FABRICS I DRAPERIES NOISELESS

Mayring, German stage
Lothar CINEMAS STAGE TAPESTRIES -WALL HANGINGS CURTAIN TRAVELERS
actor sponsored in this country by CYC LORA MAS OPERATED by
Morris Gest, has been signed by ASBESTOS CURTAINS MURAL DECORATIONS! REMOTE CONTROL
Warner Brothers to play a part in
“Viennese Nights.”

NEW
Lenore Coffey,
SCENARIST
scenarist, is the
¥
mother of a son.
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SATURDAY, FEB. 8, 1930 INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN PAGE ELEVEN

REVIEWS
COMMENT RADIOL A WD By FRED YEATES
CHATTER
NEWS

SWITCH] HABIT Pickups & Program IS.

IS QUESTIONABLE Viewpoint PUT INTO EFFECT Reviews WITH RIGHTS TO

PHACTICE TO
Is it good policy
casters to grab off an immediate
commercial advantage and sac-
rifice, perhaps, the confidence of
a large part of their steady audi-
ences?
humanly enough,
Listeners are,
creatures of habit. If, as an ex-
ample, they develop a liking for
chain broadcasts and come to learn
that by setting the dial to a cer-
_
tain station at six in the evening
have an hour and a
they will
half or two hours of chain pro-
grams, observation shows it dis-
turbs and surprises them to find
some evenings that after
hour network program a locally
sponsored singer or instrumental-
ist has been slipped to them for a
period. The curious one dials
around and finds that the chain
offering has been switched over
to another station owned by the
same operator, and, we have noted,
is generally unpolite in
ments.
It is a strong selling point of
Monday night last .she appeared
course to show a prospective ad-
with Askam, Reece and ensemble,
vertiser how a big audience has
been built up for a certain period, over
Moon”
and it is good business for that
announced as her first appearance
advertiser, no doubt, to buy that
time. Neither is a station, dispens-
before a mike she demonstrated
The around the grave of
earth LITTLE THEATRE HOUR
DO Victor Herbert should show signs AT DON LEE'S KHJ KTM, LOS ANGELES
of considerable disturbance about
(Reviewed Jan. 30) A
broad- now. He must have turned over A general change in program figure of note in the British
for
Playlet “Real People,” opened
in his grave furiously and often if policy was put into force this week radio field has just come to Amer-
the vibrations from the continu- at KHJ, the Don Lee station at as a dramatic incident behind the methods of pre-
ica to study the
ous broadcasting of his composi- Los Angeles. scenes a circus and developed
in
senting radio drama used in this
tions over the entire country make According to Manager Dolberg into the. rehearsal of a sketch for
country. This is Cecil Lewis,
contact with his bones. this change will result in a two- vaudeville. The development was
Why singers, instrumentalists, fold advantage, both to perform- obscure, and the thing ended up known as the British Radio Play-
program arrangers and everybody ers and listeners. as an impeachment of the intelli- maker. He brings with him the
else in the radiocasting business audiences.
Employing a staff of 80 people, gence of vaudeville
broadcast rights to all of George
rush unreasonably from one com- it has been Lee’s policy to feature Parts were taken by James "Eagle,
poser vogue to another is one of his studio artists throughout, the Bernard Shaw’s plays, which he
Boyd Hagen and Marillah Olney,
the sweet mysteries of life. A day and evening, using occasional hopes to market.
the latter directing. This was
month or two ago everything was network offerings of the Colum-
more of the “little theatre” ma- Lewis says that the radio drama
Nevin. Now it is impossible to bia chain, for which the Don Lee entertainment, but
terial than has become one of England’s chief
get away from Herbert, and we
stations are the Pacific Coast out- even to one used to such fare the
never hear Nevin. No matter how was amusements, and believes that both
lets, at intervals. This has resulted result was unsatisfying. It
tasty it is, nobody wants fried in Europe and America the merits
half in long hours of duty and re- too exaggerated for satire, too un-
a
chicken morning, noon and night hearsal for the staff, which both kind for humor and too unreal as of the radiocast drama and the
indefinitely.
Lee and Manager Dolberg feel is a criticism. methods of its presentation are
* * *
too exacting for the highest type With more lucidly written lines,
only just coming to be realized.
All the drama critics, reviewing results. however, it is the kind of material
amuse the Although careful not to draw
the L. A. production of “New that will sophisticated
“Radio is not like ordinary show comparisons of quality, he re-
Moon” now current, have spoken business, where a company of art- hearer.
marked at once the great differ-
of the apparent mike possibilities “The Worm” followed, a do-
ists puts a program together and ence in the studio handling of a
of the small but pleasing voice of mestic bedroom comedy written
then plays it indefinitely,” says
by Gloria Gordon, who played the
play in America as contrasted with
his com- Josephine Houston, the South- “Our people rarely have
Dolberg. England. Over there, he says, the
land’s new musical comedy sweet- wife, with Jonathan Smith play-
privilege of repeating a pro-
the players of the cast are segregated
heart. ing the husband. The story of a
gram, and must be continually from the orchestra, mobs and
dominating wife who was tamed
studying and rehearsing new ma- sound effects. All do their duties
by the trick of a worm of a hus-
terial. It is hard to put fresh- in separate studios, to be mixed
in an hour of “New KNX band was not new as to plot, but
ness and fluency into microphone together in the monitor room. He
was told in lines that were excel-
music, and although it was performances when so much con- thought it a tribute to the player
lently written and well delivered,
centrated study required, so we in this country that he could give
is
especially by Miss Gordon. It
have rearranged our policy in a full concentration to his part,
beyond all doubt that the critics way that lessens considerably the rated high in entertainment value,
_

ing free entertainment, under any which requires so much signifi-

specific obligation to humor the were right. She got better with demand on our staff artists, and but was not, of course, “little cance in oral delivery and char-
each succeeding number, and in will, we feel sure, result in a theatre.” Smith spoke a little too acterization, where so many other
habits of its audience. loudly for the mike.
addition to broadcasting a voice of better product for our listeners. activities were going on.
However a happy audience is
as important to radio as to the
splendid texture she registered in- “I feel that already we enjoy
older forms of show business dividuality and charm. She has, the distinction of putting on a “CROSS OF GOLD” SHEPHARD QUITS
and the problem is one that no most definitely, a microphone per- high grade of all around locally KNX, LOS ANGELES
doubt is deserving of thoughtful sonality. Askam and Reece both produced radio entertainment, and (Reviewed Feb. 2) Charles Shephard, for some time
study. These comments are made gave good accounts of themselves, this change gives us an opportun- Playlet by Chas. Mangus, di associated with KHJ
as director
without necessarily reflecting on also. ity to make it even more outstand- rected by Georgia Fifield. of the Matinee Melody Masters,
the quality of the substituted pro- * * * ing and show the producing world As a radio production it left has resigned. Mr. Shephard, a
grams. It is that they are just of We have noticed a frequent in- that Los Angeles can. deliver as much to be desired. Sound ef- pianist of considerable note, in-
and fects were almost ludicrous at
a different type to that sought by adequacy about the piano accom- well in radio as in pictures tends to devote his time to teach-
the listener. paniments for soloists at KFI and stage.” times, crowd noises appearing to ing and to preparation of reper-
KECA of late, which is not neces- Attractions such as Charlie be furnished by a record, against toire for a forthcoming concert
sarily the fault of the pianist. It Wellman and his Peppers, a fea- which
the voices of the principals tour.
TYPIST GETS BREAK
Pauline Logsdon, apparently may be due to the soloist shifting ture of the early afternoon, will sounded out of all proporfion.
buried in oblivion as a typist in the mike to suit himself, to his be moved to an evening spot Storm effects were very, very
.
FANS LIKE ORGANIST
the offices of KHJ, has blossomed own loss, however, as a good ac- where they will have a larger tinny.
out as a sweet voiced soprano companiment is essential to the general audience. The high-class Request was made for public Although off the air now for ten
and is to appear on radio pro- very best of soloists. The public, singers now used chiefly to em- comment on the play as there was weeks, Rudolph N. Schraeger still
also, does not like the unaccom- bellish orchestral numbers at vari-
a possibility of it being made into gets fan mail from radio listeners
grams over the Don Lee chain.
Delving into her past reveals that panied single voice or instrument. ous times, are to be made fea- a talkie. . Briefly, the story con- who were used to hearing him
she is a daughter of Texas and * * * tured attractions, and the sym- cerned a crooked husband per- broadcast organ recitals over
can. ride anything from a bicycle
suading his wife to assist him in
The M-G-M lion is not feeling phony orchestra, already developed jumping a gold mine claim. Three
KMTR. At the time he was or-
national prominence under ganist at the Boulevard Theatre,
to a steer. She has defied any well these days, and it is feared to
musical director characters only appeared, Molly but is now functioning in the
and all radio sopranos to beat her that it may possibly go into a Raymond Paige,
in any kind of a saddle contest. and program manager of the sta- the wife, Singing Bill, the husband, same capacity at the Chinese
decline. Those who heard him
under and Lucky Jim, the old prospector- Theatre.
roar for the broadcast Wednesday tion, will appear oftener
It waxed very maudlin,
NEW PRESS BUREAU night of last week will remember Paige’s personal
direction, but con- victim.
.

the high point being where the

Radio Trades Association, com- how he seemed to have stomach centrated on the big audience
prising dealers and manufacturers hours instead of scattered through crook), in the presence of the pos-
in Southern California, are contem-
plating the formation of a Radio
trouble, with, perhaps, a little ton-
silitis mixed in.
By the way, there was nothing
the day. sible death of his wife, bursts out
The second advantage, accord- in the hymn “Rock of Ages,” re- AN EGOTIST
Trades News Bureau to feed the the matter with Sam Wineland’s ing to Dolherg,
is that this ar- sulting in his conversion, the quick is a person who cannot
to recovery of the wife and the as-
arrangement of “When You and rangement permits the
press with news in its own in- station
more of the Columbia tounding and unexpected discovery make his “I’s” behave. I
terests. I. Were Young, Maggie.” On a release
chain broadcasts for which, he that she was the long lost daugh-
bill that was supposed to be all
-
am no egotist but never-
of old prospector.
comedy it stood out like Mr. De- says, there has been a growing
ter the Until
demand, without the necessity of now nobody suspected he had ever theless insist that my
George Nickson Mille in a group of supervisors.
* * * cutting down the number of art- had a daughter. services on a picture are
Invites You to Join the Happy Although the players, Georgie
Family of KYA Listeners Male quartets and octets broad- ists on the Los Angeles staff. Fifield, Dick Hart and James Gor- a definite economy,
cast very well, but we seem to Cupid has come to brighten the don, read their lines clearly and
TENOR SOLOIST have to tune in on network pro- life of Bertie Kober, the singing whether they be utilized
to the fullest effect possible, the
KYA - SAN FRANCISCO grams to hear them, and that with pianist and organist heard over construction of the plot and
the on plot construction,
all the fine male vocal talent avail-
KTM. The authority for the staet- lines themselves seemed to reflect comedy relief or dia-
able in L. A. and Hollywood. We ment is her own confession.
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inexperience. It apparently aimed

TOTE IN ON don’t mean the pop artists, there * * * logue.
to teach a moral lesson, which,
DUD are plenty of those. There is a William Don, better known to however praiseworthy such an ob-
WILLIAMSON
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
great wealth of male chorus mu- the air audience as “Doctor Oo-
sic that could be used by such jah” over
ject may be, must be handled deft-
KFI, has one of the ly to be acceptable to the general
and STAFF ARTIST groups, which would help many biggest followings of any Califor-
public.
harassed directors looking for va- nia radio comedian. His fan mail
KYA SAN FRANCISCO riety.
* * *
pours in from every quarter of
the state.
HINT FOR SOMEONE JAMES MADISON
An Alabama judge has ruled Although nevdr broadcast, every (An Author and a Showman)
RUSS that a radio is not a musical All fortune tellers, crystal gazers radio station receives letters from
465 South Detroit St.
COLLER instrument.
* * *
and such like have been barred unattached men and women seek-
from broadcasting over
Robert Hurd, the bachelor pro- according to Manager King.
KFWB
ing matrimonial partnerships. Los Angeles
And His Might be an idea there for some (Phone ORegon 9407)
gram manager of KFI, now has
CELLAR SHAKERS a charming lady secretary. The
enterprising program arranger,
with a tie-up with a minister,
office wags are now crooking a
Radio Station florist and furniture store.
finger at Old Man Romance,
KFWB 1
is said to be always lurking
around the corner.
who
just LETTERS
There are letters at the Los

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TAYLOR, Slade (Mike) 151-159 Powell Street San Francisco
Proprietors —Alex Cardini and Johnnie Montepagno
TIFFANY, Owen
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SAN FRANCISCO,
From
Feb.
applicants,
6.— MUSIC SALES III
a score of of-
ficials of the local Auto Show,
LOS ANGELES
By JACK B. TENNEY American musicians and Ameri- The “Song Hawks” that invaded
currently in progress at the
Auditorium, selected Rudy Seiger
Civic
Bf BOOTLEG BOOK;
Recently it was my pleasure tocan orchestras, in some cases com- the town last week selling 100 and his Symphonists. In addition
interview the president of one of pletely replaced Mexican mu- choruses of the latest pop tunes to his Fairmount Hotel orchestra,
at 10 cents per copy put a clamp
Mexico’s Sindicato de Filhar- sicians. The “talkies” throughout on the sales of sheet music during Seiger is directing an organiza-
monicos. There were many points Mexico are excluding musicians the week. At a few of the music tion of 35 men at the fourteenth The local music representatives
annual auto display where Maurice
regarding Mexican unionism that from work. This is felt the more, counters, reports were that sales Chevalier is the featured attrac- were hit hard during the past week
dropped 50 per cent of the usual
were puzzling to me and I availed inasfar as the canned music is a sales average. Robbins’ “Chant of tion. with the “Song Hawks” selling 100
myself of the opportunity to clear foreign importation. the Jungle” continued to lead the printed choruses of their pop tunes
* * *
them up. My informant, however, best sellers. Santly Brothers’ “Your under the title of “Songland Her-
requested that I refrain from con- It is thought that the American Fate Is In My Hands” and ald” for ten cents. The tunes
clusions without first securing the Federation of Musicians and the “Dream Lover” (Harms) were the M. C.UflKESOVER were printed all on one sheet of
official stamp of central organiza- Sindicatos de Filharmonicos de additional tunes added to the list paper.
tion. He spoke for himself and Mexico could be as cooperative and look very promising. The leader dropped in from San
his particular
the organization
local and not for as are the musical organizations
as a whole, of the United States and" Canada.
though he assured me that he per- For a beginning, an agreement bins.
The ten best were:
1. “Chant of the Jungle” Rob- — WEEKS’ 0 RGIESI 1
Francisco the latter part of last
week and rounded up a bunch of
kids and assigned them each to a
sonally felt that the views he ex- whereby each would extend the 2. “Should I?”— Robbins. SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6.— different corner of the busiest
pressed were true of all of the privileges and protection to the 3. —
“To Be Forgotten” Berlin. Entering into Pacific Coast mu- streets. The youngsters were given
Sindicatos of Mexico. members of the respective organi- 4. “That Wonderful Something sical circles as part of its 1930 four cents on each copy sold.
* * * zations, would be welcome. Such Called Love” Robbins. — program of expansion, Music Cor- Harry Walker, manager at the
Prior to the organization of la- an agreement might be worked 5. —
“I’m Following You” Ber- poration of America has signed Kress’s music department, felt the
bor in Mexico, the worker was out, subject to the regulations and lin. Anson Weeks and his Hotel Mark drop in sales probably more than
completely at the mercy of the laws of the respective countries 6. “A Year From Today” Hopkins Orchestra. any other music department in
employer. The majority were ab- and organizations. Berlin. Details of the M. G. A. con- town. He not only felt the drop
solutely without work. Those who * * * 7. “Your Fate Is In My Hands” tract, arranged by Jules C. Stein, in sales but also had trouble with
were fortunate enough to find em- An outstanding feature of Sindi- —
Santly Brothers. permit Weeks to remain at the the buyers of the 10-cent copies,
ployment had no means of stipu- calism in Mexico is the distribu- 8. “What. Do I Care?”— Sha- Mark Hopkins for an indefinite who stood around the counter call-
lating the terms of their labor. tion of work. It is worthy of piro, Bernstein. which he probably ing out different songs that they
This state of economics accounts, consideration. I have been as- 9. “Dream Lover” Harms. — period, after
will move to an eastern spot to had on the sheet. They asked to
perhaps, for the spirit of revolu- sured that there is no resemblance 10. “Singing In the Bathtub” be followed by another band also have certain songs played and fol-
tion that has been so evident in between the Kroms of Russia and Witmark. under M. C. A. auspices. lowed them on their sheets, evi-
Mexico. the Sindicatos of Mexico. The Recordings So far only two coast bands dently to learn melody, and then
* * * system of the latter is one of com- 1. —
“Chant of the Jungle” All have been taken under the M. C. walked away from the counter.
The first organization of mu- mon sense. One does not simply recordings. A. wing, both of them San Fran- Sig. Bosley, local manager of
sicians in Mexico was known as join the Sindicato and pay dues. 2. —
“Should I?” Paul Whiteman cisco organizations. Tom Geruno- Robbins Music Corporation, was
the Sociadad Protectora de Fil- One goes to work.
harmonicos (The Protective As- should be the first consideration
And this (Columbia).
3. — —
vich—now Tom Gerun was taken practically the first of any of the
“I’m Following You” Paul from the Roof Garden Cafe last music representatives to wake up
sociation of Musicians). This or- of all unionism. Spect (Columbia). year by Stein. to the fact that the selling of this
ganization did little more than * * * 4. “Love, Your Spell Is Every- sheet would injure the weekly
prepare the minds of its mem- Marion McKay and his orches- where” All recordings. — HOAGLAND ON KFWB business, and burned up the wires
bers for unionism. Conditions re- tra, who will be remembered by 5. “Singing In the Bathtub” from here to New York. Bosley
mained much the same as before. Arbuckle’s Plantation fame, are Ben Bernie (Brunswick). Everett Hoagland and his or- was advised by his New York
When the idea of corelated Sindi- now being featured at the New 6. “Your Fate Is In My Hands” chestra of 11, who until recently headquarters to use his own judg-
catos arose, the Sociadad Pro- Biltmore Hotel in Dayton, Ohio. —
Paul Whiteman (Columbia). were located at the Paul Perrot ment in taking action.
tectora de Filharmonicos reor- Marion has 12 men and the band 7. “Little By Little” —
Guy Lom- Cafe, have signed a contract with
,
He immediately got in touch
ganized as the Sindicato de Fil- has been enthusiastically received bardo (Columbia). KFWB, playing seven hours daily. with the Music Publishers Protec-
harmonicos and in the space of by the Dayton clientele. Don’t 8. “That Wonderful Something All of the boys are cast in the tive Association, who in turn
three years has become a formid- know whether or not Marion took Called —
Love” Roy Ingraham Radio Varieties, which are used stepped in through Phillip Cohen,
able power. One of the chief any Los Angeles talent with him (Brunswick). in three units daily. The contract, the local attorney for the Authors
secrets of the astonishing success or not. 9. “What Do I Care?”— All re- one of the best ever received by a and Composers Association, and
of the Sindicato de Filharmonicos * * * cordings. local band, was arranged through took the case to the U. S. Mar-
is ascribed to the fact that all the Harry Rifkind, master of rhythm, 10. “You’re Always In My 'the Transcontinental Broadcasting shall’s office here. They in turn
officers and directors are honorary is still pounding out syncopations Arms” —
Bebe Daniels (Victor). Company. sent out Department of Justice
and receive no pay whatsoever. at the A. B. W. Club, Mexicali, SAN FRANCISCO men to investigate and to arrest
There can be no graft or corrup- Mexico. Among his many accom- A new tune, “Can’t We
Be JANIS WITH
A. M. C. on the spot any of the sellers of
tion within the organization. plishments, we count not the least, Friends,” was the newest entry the sheet.
* * his acquisition of the Spanish into song leadership, other num- By this time the leader of the
Eddy Janis, until recently with
The greatest obstacle in the language. It is a cross between bers holding their own in okay Harms, is now with a new firm gang was tipped off and the sale
1

path of the organization was the pure Castillian and Cubanistic. He style. Leaders are: opening offices in the Majestic was stopped on Tuesday, the lead-
lack of understanding and non-co- postcards that any one can speak '1. “Aren’t We
AH”— De Sylva, building, the American Music er leaving town, rumored to be
operation of the members and good Spanish by simply adding Brown and Henderson.
1

Corp. Eddy is in charge here bound for Seattle to start the rack-
prospective members. (Economic “arrow” to every other word, and 2. —
“Talking Picture” De Sylva, with Joe Bishop assisting him. et up there.
pressure probably had much to signs himself “Harrvarrow” by Brown and Henderson. Their tunes are “Dream Lover,”
do with it, -as a man will work for way of illustration. 3 “Chant of the Jungle”- ELECT DELEGATES
“My Love Parade” and “Sweeter
50 cents a jday rather than starve * * * Robbins. Than Sweet.” They plan to open
to death on the expectation of Tack Lines, trombone, is back 4. “Can’t We Be Friends” offices all over the country. SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6.—
future banquets.) Only the ten- in Los Angeles after several years’ Harms. Musicians’ Union, Local No. 6,
acity and vision of the leaders absence. “My Fate Is in Your Hands”
Jack still plays lots of 5.
McCORMICK LEAVES has elected the following dele-
kept the Sindicatos alive during trombone, and in addition, he now —
Santly Bros. gates to the San Francisco Labor
its first few months. The continu- has a mustache. 6. “I’m Following You” Ber- — SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6.— Council: Walter A. Weber, Al-
ous struggle has gradually over- * * * Greenbaum, Karl Deitrich,
lin.
After several weeks in this ter- bert
come this difficulty and the Sindi- Our friend, Tack Yellen. has
cato de Filharmonicos are now closed the Pacific Coast office of Brown and Henderson.
7. —
“Sunny Side Up” De Sylva, ritory Gene McCormick, profes- Harry Lowenstein, George Kittler,
sional manager for the S. L. Frank Barnett and A. J. Hay-
in a position to dictate to those the firm. The boys are too “Singin’ in the Bathtub”
. darned 8.
Cross Music Publishing Company, ward.
who would compete with longer busy writing ’em to bother about Witmark. has left for a short stay in his
hours and Jess wages. The “open details. “Luckv Me and lovable 9. “Love Made a Gypsy Out home office, Seattle. STUDIO STAFF ON
shop” is disappearing in Mexico.
* * *
You” is a great tune and I was of Me” Leo Feist. —
lucky enough to get copies before 10. “When the Sun_Goes Down” REPLACES RAY
Henry Sullivan, who contributed
A new menace to the Sindicato the offices closed here. —Lloyd Campbell. most of the music to “The Little
has recently arisen in the Asso- * * *
_ Hazel Wilber, former pianist at Show” and John Murray Ander-
ciacion de Patrones, an organiza- And while I’m about it I might PRAGERIN L. A. Remick Music Corporation, re- son’s Almanac, has been added to
tion that is similar to the Manu- as well admit that
I like “Chant placed Raleigh Ray at Irving Ber- Pathe’s music staff.
facturers and Theatrical Managers’ of the Tungle,” “South Sea Bernard Prager, sales manager
Rose.” lin’s local office here this week.
Association in Jhe_ United States. “I’m, Following You” and BARAVILLE RE-SIGNED
“The for Robbins Music Corporation, Miss Ray joined the staff of the
What effect this organization will One I Love lust Can’t be with headquarters in New York, Famous Music Corporation.
have on the Sindicatos cannot yet Bothered With Me.” was here during the past week on Victor Baraville has renewet
be foreseen. The position of the * * *
labor union is, at present, ap-
a trip through the West. MUSICIANS MARRIED
his contract as musical directo:
Rav West’s Orchestra is click- of Radio Pictures.
parently secure, inasfar as many ing nicelv at the Ray
West Cafe HAMILTON ON VACATION SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6.-
national laws have gone into ef- out Westlake Park wav. The per-
Grace Rickards, organist, and IT’S A HIT!
fect supporting them.
* * *
sonnel of the band includes Charles SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6.— Charles Tryner, Symphony Or- •

Thorpe, piano (formerlv

The Sindicato de Filharmonicos Blossom Seely and Ruth Rowland at the
with Bob Hamilton, featured organist chestra member, were married this “I MISS YOU”
RKO
Theatre, Los Angeles, week after a romance of two (When the Day Is Done)
admits no prejudice toward for- over RKO) Don Short, Ken was here last week on a short years.
: Slow Fox Trot
eign competition. To the con- Becker and Wayne West, saxes; vacation. He was accompanied by
trary, they express an admirable Walt Howe and Cally Holden, his wife. Adolphe Zukor arrived in Hol-
AMERICAN MUSIC
CO.
spirit of brotherhood toward in- brass; Johnny Uleh, drums; Wil- KEESS BLDG., SAN FRANCISCO
lywood last week from New York.
ternational workers. The aim of liam. Stover, banjo; Manilla Le
the organization is in the pro- Mori, accordion,
HARRY ENGEL HERE
_ and Ray West,

WILL PRIOR
tection. of its co-associates with- violinist-director. The band broad- Harry Engel representing Davis.
out discrimination of nationality. casts nightly between
10 and 11 Coots and Engel, music publishers,
Naturally, protection of the Mex- over KMTR. was here this week on a short
ican worker is the first considera- * * * business stay on his tour of the
tion, and that is as it should be. Max Fisher made a few changes country. CONDUCTOR
They demand an equitable com- in his orchestra at the Cafe
Max NEW
STATE THEATRE. SYDNEY. AUSTRALIA
petition, whether that competi- Fisher. Justin Tohnson has re- NUMBER FOR COPS
tion be foreign or national. They nlaced Dwight
Muma; Ernie An-
consider Sindicalism as a modern derson is now on
organization and believe that it liam Elfeldt is at
banjo, and Wil- SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 6.—
the piano. Larry Yoell and Robert E.

TED HENKEL
tends toward social development. * * * Spencer have written a tune,
It means progress for Mexico and
George Freeman and his orches- “reminiscing,” for the local police
better living conditions for the tra are back at the La Monica department. Sergt. William Ben-
working class. Ballroom, Saturdays and Sundays. nett, who, incidentally, is also
* * * Charlie DeNell. piano; George known as BB over KTAB, titled MUSICAL PRESENTATION
The Sindicato de Filharmonico Bvrne, sax; Mat Kressich,
sax; the number.
has many of the problems that Wally Haines,
sax: Pete Rasmus- CONDUCTOR and DIRECTOR
are now agitating the ranks of sen. trombone; Owen Schaeffer, MRS. BLOOM ILL
the American Federation of Mu- bass;
sicians.. In the beginning, one of
Leslie Tronsier, drums, and
George Freeman, trumpet and di- SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6.—
CIVIC THEATRE
the. chief obstacles was the com-
petition of American
rector, make up the personnel of Following an operation for ap- Auckland, New Zealand
negroes, the band. pendicitis, Mrs. Abe Bloom, wife
who, in some instances, were al- * * * Pit Orchestra of 30 - - Stage Band of 20
of the local Irving Berlin repre- :
leged to work for less than the . . I’ll be rehearsing for next sentative, is convalescing at the
poorest Mexican “would consider. week’s program. St. Francis hospital.
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I
15 E GUI
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6.—
(Continued from Page 5)
less unanimous on the decision
What is believed to be the first
organization of its kind in the
to sign when a new point was in-
country, an arrangers’ guild, is in
advertently brought out. The reso-
the process of organization here.
lution, it was disclosed, contained
Officers ‘are to be elected at the
another provision that all signing
guild’s next meeting slated for
thereby agreed not to strike dur- headquar-
February 19 at union
ing the tenure of the contract.
ters.
Many of those present professed First meeting of the organiza-
to see in this clause a “joker.”
tion was held with
last week
Discussion upon it started, and
Jerome H. Stewartson, head, ar-
one of those present asked how
ranger on the coast for National
long the contract was for. An Broadcasting Co., acting as chair-
evasive answer was given him, and
man, and appointing a committee
thereupon many present refused
composed of J. L. Burbeck, Harry
to sign. However a number did Powell, C. B. Frank and Charles
sign, and a number, mostly the
Albert to work on price lists, etc.
same as those who signed, signi- Approximately 75 members are
fied their intention of joining the
expected to make up the guild
Academy. when gets fully under way. It
it
Pay On Illness
will have asits object the estab-
Otherimportant provisions of
lishment of a fair price list for
the contract were:
arranging and the exchange of
In case of illness of a player
various ideas.
who is on a picture one week’s
salary shall be paid the sick
person. Remainder of the cast
BROKAW TO L. A.
shall paid two weeks’ sal-
be
ary the illness is continued
if
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6.—
Bill Brokaw arrived here this week
to a point where production is
en route to Los Angeles from the
stopped.
Northwest, where he has signed
The “on or about” starting up for 54 weeks with his band,
date clause of the present con-
starting in May.
trac tis defined to mean within
forty-eight hours of the date
Milton Douglas, a member in
named, one way or the other.
A 30-day notice shall be
the New York casts of “Golden
Dawn” and “Good Boy,” has been
given in cases of cancellation of signed by Warner Brothers for a
contract.
role in “Viennese Nights.”
Anarbitration board of five act-
ors shall be appointed to settle
differences, with right of appeal HERB
for final decision by either party
to the Academy conciliation com-
mittee.
KERN
Organist- Master of Ceremonies
It was also stated that day
workers will have their work FOX WEST COAST
time fixed at eight hours a day -
Long Beach, Calif.

with overtime for more than eight

hours regardless of salary.
William DeMille made the most
imposing speech of the evening.
He urged the contract as being a RKO THEATRE LOS ANGELES WM. (Billy)
SOLO ORGANIST
KNOX
good stabilizer of conditions, and
was heartily in favor of its ac- “THEREFORE, be it resolved, Marion Byron, Flora
ceptance. Among other things he a time clock” and be made to cast are Fox Oakland Theatre
Finch and James Bradbury, sr.
promised that if it be adopted, keep a schedule of the hours he that this gathering of screen
gentle coercion will be used to worked each week. players endorse wholeheartedly the
compel the independents to abide Eleven additional members were work of this actors’ committee OPPOSITE BOLES
Committee and authorize said committee to Jeanette Loff has been selected RUDOLPH N.
by its provisions. elected to the Actors’
the negotiations now to play opposite John Boles in his
Other Speakers to meet with the Producers’ Com- conclude
Lon Chaney took the big laugh mittee for another conference this
They were Ben Lyon, De
pending and
“BE IT RE- FURTHER
next starring film, “Moonlight
Madness,” which will be directed
SCHRAEGER
PREMIER ORGANIST
of the evening while discussion of week. by John Robertson at Universal.
72-hour work week was in Witt Jennings, Ben Bard, Frank
SOLVED, that this gathering Chinese Theatre, Hollywood
the
Reicher, Monte Blue, Douglas places itself individually and col- LEAD IN ‘COURAGE’
progress. He stated, starting in Rex Bell, player Of many west- INDEFINITE
a clear-ringing voice, that “if the Fairbanks, Jr., Helen Ware, Mae lectively on record as refusing to
William support or countenance a strike or ern film stories and leading man
hours are too burdensome on a Murray, Lois Wilson,
any radical action by any group of in other screen productions, has
person he can” (here lowering his Courtney, Francis X. Bushman.
by Warner Brothers
voice to a hoarse whisper) “always The resolution passed read as actors that might be injurious to bene signed leading male role in
follows: the motion picture industry so for the
way
find

of
a out.”
Lawrence Grant, who was one
the most uncompromising pro- actors consisting of Robert Ede- of
the letter and the spirit
“WHEREAS, a committee of longthisas agreement is observed.”
“Courage.” v

Jay
son, Jean Hersholt, Richard Tuck- Richard “Sheets” Gallagher set-
Equity strike figures last summer,
spoke for local autonomy as re-
gards to having the whole present
er, Rod La Rocque, Lloyd Hughes,

lace Beery,
Bella Lugosi has been signed tled a $10,000 suit brought against
Sam Hardy, Lawrence Grant, Wal- for a role in Warner Brothers’ him for damages which resulted in
Mitchell Lewis and “Playboy,” Frank Fay’s new star- an automobile crash. He paid
Brower
proceedings carried on 'by the
selected list of Hollywood people Conrad Nagel, chairman, has pre- ring vehicle. Others added to the $450. Master-of-Ceremonies
without regard to representation sented to an official committee of
producers, consisting of Jack BROADCASTERS, GET THIS ONE
from
whom
among
the talkies
the stage
have
actors
brought Warner, chairman, Sol Wurtzel, F0X TECT
FOX EL CAPITAN
into pictures. Irving Thalberg, Wm. Le Baron “BONITA*®
He also created some surprise and M. C. Levee, representing the KARAN DUNN, Publisher San Francisco
by declaring against the 54-hour Producers’ Association certain KRESS BLDG. SAN FRANCISCO
week, in view of the fact that the problems vitally concerning, the
main demand of the proposed welfare of the motion picture
A. E. A. contract, next to Equity players and
recognition, had been for a 48- “WHEREAS, these committees
hour week, which it was always conferring jointly have arrived at
understood, Equity was willing to a solution of these problems that is
extend to 60 hours. His reasoning practical, just and fair to both
was that he didn’t want to “punch sides,

WALTER
AND
KRAUSGRILL
MUSIC HIS
EL PATIO BALLROOM MARKET AT VAN NESS
SAN FRANCISCO

PAULORCHESTRA
PETER CONCERT LYONS
AND HIS
LOEW’S WARFIELD SAN FRANCISCO

BACK AGAIN!

HENRY WARNER “Songs You Like to Hear”

TAIT’S at the BEACH JOAN CRAWFORD, M-G-M STAR “SITTING IN” WITH
SAN FRANCISCO
Thanks to Jack Coakley and Sam Nussbaum
OWEN FALLON and His CALIFORNIANS
Now Playing Second Year at Wilson’s Ballroom, Los Angeles
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RKO Moraima,” which also clicked. A piano. The pianist of the trio for the trio sang it, trumpeted it, haired m. c. proceeded to wow ’em

LOS ANGELES screen trailer announced “William played his music and between them mellophoned it and the girls with a brace of pops, and had to
(Reviewed Jan. 30) Tell” and was followed by a scen- they sold some good comedy. They danced to it. And all good, too. give ’em “St. Louis Blues.” This
ic of cloud study and storm with
With First National’s Vitaphone the lightning flashing across the encored with “Turkey in the A great big guy called Big Boy is one they don’t tire of because
Straw,” causing the Risley worker Williams, who made funny little
“Dark Street's” featuring Jack darkened landscape during the to do some fast stepping, and their noises out the side of his mouth he killed ’em. Had to encore and
Mulhall and Lila Lee on the screen heavier parts of this overture. This exit was to good applause. used the 1812 Overture which fit-
in vocal imitations of Sousa’s band,
ted in nicely with the idea.
and the usual bill of vaude, at- one stood them up. Six of the 'Candreva Brothers etc., accompanying himself on the
tendance was heavy at this down- A
classic shouter, Sonia Podos- then offered the “Lucia” sextette mandolin, stopped -the opera. Step- He begged off to allow the show
town house. George Choos’ stage ka, was heavily billed in the news- across ping out of the line Myrtle put to proceed, proving he’s still pop-
on trumpets, getting it
ular and that he is the actual
vehicle, however, was nothing to paper advertising put out by this neatly and to good applause. These over ‘a tap toe to good returns
write home about insofar as qual- house in the Sunday editions, but boys can certainly play. They calling for a brace of bows. magnet for dragging ’em in.
ity on the whole was concerned. was not in evidence at this per- followed with a dance assisted by Then Jimmie Barr, in his fourth The picture was Corinne Grif-
Stage fare was captioned “Odds formance. fith’s “Lililes of the Field” and the
six girls. The line came on and week at El Cap, sold the folks
and Ends” and in spots had flash- ‘Sunny Side Up,” with Janet several of the former performers on “Wild Irish Rose” and tapped
joint was packed.
es of brillancy, particularly when Gayner and Charles Farrell, was Jean.
and it looked like a finale was the bell for plenty sweet returns.
Sidney Marion, Chic Kennedy, the screen attraction. coming. Several of the door-rush- This boy gets his entrance ap-
Kathryn Irwin and the Harmony Mac. ing brigade actually made the plause when he comes on now CASINO
Trio held sway. Marion’s com- break. and invariably he tops the show SAN FRANCISCO
edy attempts were somewhat (Reviewed Feb. 2)
confined by the usual construc-
LOEW’S STATE Bob Buroff was on again with his his dynamic vocalizations.
Almost reversing his previous
some more dancing. Brower next introduced Charlotte
requirements imposed on LOS ANGELES excellent
policy of holding down the num-
tion Dancing of the girls who worked and Juanita, new recruits to the
vaude and presentation unit revues (Reviewed Jan. 30) ber of acts Sam Harris virtually
in front in this number was very 16 sweethearts who led the girls
of this description. Marion’s bur- The “Eyes Idea” is composed ragged, and it looked like the through “I Don’t Want Your did a right about face on this
lesque and dialect ability is too of good talent performing in very steps required were a little too Kisses” and did it nicely. week’s show bringing in six acts—
well known to comment on. Given tasty and pleasing settings. much for a couple of them. Harry Rappe, hoking it up with five of them with dancing to aug- —
a vaudeville spot or similar oppor- One-third of the act of Keo, ment regular Casino standbys.
Following this came another his fiddle, a uke, songs and gags,
tunity cfnd this lad can hold his Toki and Yoki, a Japanese trio, Sylvia and Clemence aided in
good moment, supplied by Don had a hard time getting away.
own. But in this one the limited is good; Paul Olsen does a rag staging.
Carroll. With a rag doll attached He’s out of Overtures Idea for
time offered him for comedy reaps doll dance which is neat comedy; Show opened full stage while
to his feet and held upright by this week and rejoins it next.
no real returns anid the results are Bob and Eula Buroff have some Dewey Johnson sang “Caroline”
his hands, he did a fast dance, Davis and Larue were plenty
negative. Brief moments on stage, neat dancing to offer; the Can- then dropped back to one for a
drawing lots of laughs with the speedy. Opening with a drunk brief entrance of the line girls and
however, are taken full advantage dreva Brothers are as splendid
shakes he caused the doll to dance by the male followed by
of, but they nevertheless are too entertainers as ever; and of course then back to full again. This idea
make. It was real entertainment an eccentric acrobatic the turn of working full stage throughout
brief, and it handicaps this capable the band, under the baton of the
performer.
for the afternoon fans. He fol- kept speedily on with a fast song the entire show becomes rather
popular Georgie Stoll, gets its
Chic Kennedy’s tough number usual warm reception; but that’s
lowed this with a sheik waltz and dance by the fern, closing
which topped everything else on with a double number. Great re-
monotonous —
it being much more
was outstanding. Her deft and all there is, there isn’t any more. pleasant to see atleast one act
the bill. He did his part with a turns.
smart by-play with the audience, The opening is exceedingly of the entire show
work in one
business necessary to deliver this draggy, with Don Carroll singing
restraint which was far funnier A burlesque on a musician’s life but in this particular instance
than the burlesque which is usu- from rising to retiring was next
number, was the usual sum total some eye themie in good fashion opening in one first and then
ally the standby of the rag-dollers, offered by Brower and his gang dropping to full would appear to
but with five line girls brought on
-
of a clever characterization.
and his sheikish looks and gestures of excellent melodists, the cus- be much less complicated and
Kathryn Irwin delivered a brace one by one to do specialties that
toward the doll were the big laugh tomers getting a great boot out faster.
of vocalizations that clicked. This are far front rating the time al-
of the day. of the hoked up sequences. Finale Helen
gal’s stage deportment and voice lotted them. Eula Buroff, a toe Cuneo followed the line
quality label her a good bet for dancer, also works in the open- The “personality girl” followed of the show was a military affair girls w’ith a classy toe number
any stage work calling on these ing, with nothing more to offer with another eyes song, what it with the 16 girls working the done on the stairs and then Jean
two departments. than the usual solo steps -bor- was not being clearly distinguish- drums for a noisy curtain. and Jacqueline, tastefully dressed
Harmony Trio, three boys with rowed from the toe ballet. able and entirely unimportant. This Mel Hertz was at the organ. ballroom pair, presented a neat
pleasing voices, landed okay. Following the five line girls, an girl puts a blues shouter rasp into The flicker was Fox’s “Romance terpsichorean offering. For her
Billy Gibson’s Russian dance unbilled personality girl made her her voice which is very monoton- of the Rio Grande” with Warner fourth return engagement Dottie
ditto. bow, but a personality girl with- ous and trying in the constant Baxter. Roberts did 'another of her nifty
Karen and Xande, two gals with out an appealing personality is use she makes of it. Her “per- Bock. tap and acrobatic dances that
a stereotyped announcement duti- just too bad. And that’s her rating. sonality” left the house as cold as marked her more
as a bet for still
fully went through the obligation Bob Buroff followed her to do an ice box. She tried to wake FOX BOULEVARD work here. Another dance team
without a conception of what it some twirls, good and effectively ’em up with the old tried-and-true LOS ANGELES then, Grant and Wallace, clicked
was all about. delivered. After this he and Eula of coming out on the runway and (Reviewed Jan. 30) with acrobatic stuff. Jacqueline
Florence Simonson was no as- finished off with a few adagio singing -to a boy in the front j'ow, The regular stage show was Brunea next singing “Dance Away
set in her brief bit as foil for Sid gymnastics that were of most ef- but it fell dead and the hand she eliminated for the picture, “Sunny the Night” while the line girls
Marion’s comedy. fective brand. took was a weak -scattering. Side Up.” worked in the background and
Scenic sets were worthy of com' The Idea, however, would have The Candreva Brothers livened The orchestra, under the direc- Helen Cuneo was again featured.
mendation. They ranked closest been better if the entire opening things up again with some trum- tion of m. c. Slim Martin, rendered Number faded into “Kiss Me
to Fanchon and Marco’s presenta- slowed up by the line girl spe- peting while doing some neat and the Light Cavalry Overture, with Again” while Jean and Jacqueline
tion sets yet seen around this ter- cialties, had been chopped and fast stepping, and this started the the assistance of Miss Stoll at the returned for a pretty waltz num-
ritory. proceedings started with the next finale, during which Don Carroll Wurlitzer, introducing each mem- ber. Another dancer, this fast
The 12 line girls were smart number, “Singing in the Bath- sang, Bob and Eula Buroff did ber of the orchestra in incidental moving and cute Gladys Kane,
looking and exhibited plenty of tub,” delivered by Georgie Stoll a few more good adagio stunts. solo work as follows: Paul Tits- who put over a snappy toe offer-
finesse during their routines. Cos- and the orchestra. During this A new drop was the only flash worth, piano; Everett Chappelle, ing.
tumes better than average. number one chorus was soloed in the finale, other than the usual trumpet; Harold Schock, trumpet; Sylvia and Clemence in a nicely
Business capacity, a usual thing pleasantly enough by the maestro flash provided" by having the en- Bill Kelly, trombone; Roy Dean, presented version of “I’m Fol-
here. of the bass viol; the entire band tire company on stage. sax; Jack McPhee, sax; Frank De lowing You,” featuring vocal and
Eddie Meredith. with the exception of the pianist Not a strong “Idea.” Michaele, sax, and Shorty Davis, foot work, clicked nicely. Don
line up down front with bath The feature picture was Marion drummer. Smith, singing Ernest Ball’s “In
CAPITOL towels and bathing caps, keeping Davies in “Not So Dumb,” M- Considering there were only the Garden of My Heart,” sold
G-M. his nice tenor work to good re-
VANCOUVER time to their own singer; and the
A. H. F.
eight pieces in the band, the boys
made this heavy number stand out turns, following it up with an
(Reviewed Jan. 28) trumpeter, accompanied by a man-
nobly, with the help of Miss Stoll Irish tune aided by the line girls.
Practically a capacity house dolin player, rendered the tune
saw the opening of the first even- with the big end of his horn in FOX EL CAPITAN at the organ. Sylvia and Clemence returned for
ing show when a bowl of soapsuds, thereby pro- SAN FRANCISCO Judging from his reception, Slim a collegiate song and dance with
Sydney Kelland,
house organist, stepped off with ducing a growing mass of bubbles. (Reviewed Feb. 2) Martin is growing in popularity the girls assisting.
“Life Dream” good returns. The number went well. Here’s a house that makes a at the Boulevard and it looks as Spotted right next to closing
a to
When drapes separated a
the Georgie then introduced Keo,
habit of excellent business, Re- though he might be here indefi- and following plenty of hoofing
card girl appeared announcing the Toki and Yoki,gardless of the picture you can al-
but three rendi- nitely. was Arthur Ward, who landed
overture “Faust” by Gounod. This tions of their most always count on, finding a
entrance music Woody. solidly with comedy hoop jug-
is a new innovation at this house. failed to bring them on. So holdout at any night show, a fact (Continued on Page IS)
Selections were formerly an- Georgie explained that a piano attributed to two factors: first, the FIFTH AVENUE
nounced by Alfredo Meunier, con- was missing, and volunteered to excellent exploitation, advertising SEATTLE
ductor of the Capitolians. This tell a joke to cover the hitch in and plugging by Dan McLean that (Reviewed Feb. 2)
number was well received.
quest
re
number followed, entitled
A
the mechanics. puts over even the most mediocre
Two of the trio appeared after celluloid attraction; and second,
The “Carnival Idea” was head-
ed by Countess Sonia and her
PAUL MALL
the piano had made its entrance, the drawing p.owers of the classy Troupe. Outstanding among these “HOT DOMINOES” Idea
a male playing it while a girl stage shows headed by Jay Brower are Alexi Sherer-Bekefi and Byron Elsinore Theatre, Salem, Ore.
perched atop and sang. It didn’t and staged by Peggy O’Neill, all Poindexter. The trio presented an Thanks to Fanchon and Marco
GAYNOR & BYRON mean a thing. She then left, and selling for 40 cents. acrobatic adagio offering along the
Sensational Novelty Skaters he did a fast uke number which This week’s stage offering had apache lines that is by far the
R-K-O CIRCUIT likewise rated zero in the way of a number of highlighting mo- best bit in the idea.
good entertainment. But then ments, chief among them being George Dennison opened the
Week Feb. 5, Oakland
Dir.: Max. Tishman,
came a good moment with the the overture presented by Brower proceedings singing “My Russian SYLVIA D0REE
third member of the trio, male, and Mel Hertz; a band number Doll” and got the show away to Featured in
Plunkett’s Office doing some Risley work with a that is the composition of several a nice start. This boy has a sweet
Fanchon and Marco's
barrel while lying atop of the of the musicians; the singing of smacks of more
pair of pipes that
Jimmie Barr, and the comedy of than one trip over any circuit. “JAZZ TEMPLE IDEA”
Davis and Larue. Alexander Kandibe and U. High
After a number of weeks. of Sandidge pair with Bekefi and
Tabor Grand, Denver, Colo.

GEORGE and
BALLET MASTER and
FLORENCE
MISTRESS
straight clowning, m. c’ing, sing- Denison as a quartet with a bur-
ing and directing, Brower finally lesque of a Russian opera.
picked up his fiddle and stepped A wooden soldier number, is
Australia’s Largest Theatre
— THE STATE, SYDNEY—
out on the apron, where, with embellished from when seen over
Mel Hertz at the Wurlitzer, he the Pan time, with the assistance MURIEL
PRODUCING WEEKLY CHANGE
And Still Going Strong
NOW S4TH WEEK gave ’em the Intermezzo from of the Sunkist beauties, who, to-
Cavalliera Rusticana, a bit over gether with Sonia and her Troupe
their heads but well done and con- make this a very picturesque of-
STRYKER
Fanchon and Marco’s
Address —State Theatre, Sydney, N. S. W., Australia sequently appreciated. Follow-up fering. Sonia got in a nice toe DESERT IDEA
number was Chant of the Jungle number here to heavy applause.
seguing into the stage show. Sam Linfield and his troupe of
Opening of the stage show clowns, which included a couple
PHIL SYLVIA proper Brower introduced War- of dwarfs, drew the laughs from TOOTS NOVELLO
WHITE and NOIR
TENOR SOPRANO
ren Lewis, Bob Kimic and Lou the gang.
Shaff, brass section, who wrote Peabody’s offering this week,
the melody to “Wishing,” with which was spotted early in the
Brower contributing the lyrics. If show, knocked ’em over for a be-
‘

Fanchon and Marco’s

“Overtures” Idea
Direction W m. Morris
Booked Solid Over R-K-O Circuit In “Songs and Steps” folks didn’t remember the tune ginner with “Hungarian Rhap-
later it wasn’t the band’s fault sody.” The diminutive flaxon-

NORMAN SELBY AND

Featured in “SUNSHINE IDEA” at
LOEW’S STATE—LOS ANGELES—THIS WEEK
ARLINE LANGAN ARISTOCRATS OF THE DANCE Many Thanks to Fanchon and Marco
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(Continued from Page 14)
gling, afew gags and more of the
picking ’em up and laying ’em
down. Customers went for him
in a big way.
Show was long, running about
SO minutes. Joe Livingtone’s Or-
chestra in the pit. Picture was
Fox’s “City Girl” with Charles
Farrell, part-talk. Business was
and is showing an im-
capacity
provement each week.
FOX
SAN FRANCISCO
(Reviewed Feb. 3)
The Fox had Frankie Richard-
son in from the Fox lot in
wood to bolster up F. and M.’s
“Overtures Idea,” the “Sunnyside
Up” player adding much to the
entire stage show with his offer-
ings of hits from that picture.
With Dave Franklin
piano, Richardson gave the cus-
tomers “Sunny Side Up,” “Walk-
in’. With Susie,” “Can’t Give You
Anything But Love” and “Mona,”
selling them for big response.
Balance of the show was okay
stage fare, the line of girls open-
ing by dancing to classic music
and Toots Novello putting in some
excellent acrobatic dancing.
Walt Roesner, m. c., brought on
Louise Manning, who banjoed and
sang “Do Something” and then,
after making her change on stage,
put over a cute toe tap number.
Ediosn and Gregory followed
with their comedy stuff of playing
such equipment as a vacuum
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the excellent cast show the deft is the first of the girl juror, also gave a sterling per-
Ballard’s. This
and masterful hand of a real di-
shows which Duffy formance of the hard boiled show
new group of
rector. In fact, it’s a surprising
thing to know that Hollywood so the present year girl whose ukelele was smuggled
has secured for
far has failed to capture this lad and if it is a fair sample of the into her and who knew how to
who has stage directed such out- rest but few changes will be seen use it. Marie Hunt as the Irish
standing original productions as at the Duffy houses. “Ladies of
(Continued from Page 4) lady juror,'"too, was very fine. She
“Listen Lester,” “Topsy and Eva” the Jury” is a much better play
than the one in which Charlotte got gales of laughter on her
ec-
WILBUR CUSHMAN’S and “All For You” plus the many
centricities and never for a mo-
profitable revues with which he Greenwood established her record
REVUE has been identified here on the at this house and it should run as ment
overdid the character which
STRAND THEATRE coast. long and as popularly. afforded every temptation foi cut-
LONG BEACH ting up.
Well-delivered interpolated spe- Mary Boland is ideal in the But good as were these new-
(Reviewed Jan. 2) cialties in song and dance numbers principal role. Not a point does comers, they did not outshine our
Cushman brings to this former featured members of the cast and she miss and from the moment old friends. Brenda Fowler, in
RKO vaude-booked house, a revue chorus, and maintained a fast of her entrance in the court scene one of the severe roles for which
titled “Money, Money, Money” tempo throughout the interrupted of the first act, she has her audi- She gave a very
she is famed.
based on the well-known comedy script. ence convulsed. First, as the gush- excellent
account of the stiff-
Bock.
“Nothing But The Truth,” and as Rudy Wintner’s characterization ing society woman making her necked juror who was the last to
pretentious an offering as the was particularly outstanding. Ap- first appearance in a court of law
give in. Barbara Jo Allen and
beach patrons have been privileged pearance, stage deportment and as a jury woman and afterwards
Myrta Hubert were also very
to see for many a season. It’s
comedy results secured him a as the only negative voter in the
the first Cushman produced stage heavy measure of response. His jury room who manages to bring them.
satisfactory in parts suited to
show that this reviewer has seen dancing was better than good, and the whole 11 around to her way
to date, although the producer’s revealed a versatility in entertain- of thinking. That is the thread of
Among the men jurors, Bar-
Holly- lowe Borland in a Scotch part,
rostrum exhibits are as familiar ment ability, considering the ex- the story but the manner in which
was fine and so was Ralf Belmont
to coast fans generally as are the treme opposite from that which it is accomplished is a delightful
as a young gunman. Walter Mar-
crude and blemished similar at- the plot role called for. although slightly irregular expose
shall, Ronald Telfer and William
tempts inflicted by other producers. of court methods and procedure,
In fact that goes for practically Macauley completed the jury.
Herewith the hope that it’s not especially when they were locked
the entire cast, all of whom were Among the others in the court
the last we’ll see, although that is up for the night.
at the extremely entertaining in delivered room, Ara Haswell gave a good
what is sure to happen some of Three members of the original account as the defendant and
these days when some smart pic-
specialties. Cushman himself played
a highly satisfactory part, pen- New York cast were brought out Olive Cooper was effective as the
ture exec signs this clever and
ciling himself in no doubt on ac- to support the star and they, too, chief witness. Then also there
artistic gentleman to a director’s
count of the lengthy role list re- were admirable and gave the show was William Lloyd, C. Henry
contract. It’s a cinch that the cur-
quired by this particular story. a touch of finesse that was very Gordon, Edward Cullen, Frederick
ent sample offering bids him in as
Ray Angwin is a good bet for highly appreciated. Trowbridge, George Guhl, Doro-
a trump hand for any such berth.
any man’s show. Lad has stage George Farren in the role of they Cecil, Donald Campbell and
The polish and finesse labeled on
appearance and sings tenor ditties foreman of the jury was exceed- Ruth Van who added to the en-
this one is worthy of a mint of
praise and the talents exploited by
that will click anywhere and that ingly# good. Both in appearance joyment of the opus.
takes in Broadway musicals some and acting he left nothing to be The two scenes were very well
day, if he makes the right con- desired. Particularly in the last executed and the direction of Ed-
ture. Orchestra played “When the tact. act; with nerves shattered and de- win H. Curtis left nothing to be
Sun Goes Down” and very pret- Ray Parsons’ conception of the termination gone, when he believes desired.
tily. Charles Wilson was at the comedy role assigned him was he killed a jury woman, did he This play is destined to have a
organ. productive of a huge slice of rise to splendid acting eminence. long run or we miss a guess.
Picture was “Love Is Like laughs and appreciation. Hallie Manning, as the chorus Jacobs.
That” (Pathe). Madelyne Mathews delivered for
Hal. full value, all business required of

PATRICK and MARSH

cleaner, balloon, etc. Boys, who her character. This gal has the
could get music out of a shoe GRANADA trademark of a trouper and is an
string, have clever stuff. SAN FRANCISCO asset to the organization, proving
Dance of phosphorescent boots (Reviewed Feb. 3) that declaration by the bright in- (AGENCY)
before a black curtain was excel- Highlighting this week’s musi- terpretation of her role.
with another aero phos. cal show supporting the feature
VAUDEVILLE—ORCHESTRAS
lent, Dale Jackson clicked in double-
dance done by Novello again picture was an organ-song offer-
clicking. While the orchestra ing by Don George and George
forte fashion, reading his lines in
experienced style and scoring later
WANTED!
played “II Trovatore,” Huff and Bowers, as arranged by Don. It on with a yodel specialty that ACTS SUITABLE FOR PICTURE HOUSE PRESENTATION
Huff surrounded by the girls was a medley of sun numbers landed. AND CLUBS
danced, with Helen Hille singing such as “Sunrise to Sunset” and Vivian Vance totaled up a full
off stage. featured Lloyd Campbell’s new measure of response in return for WHITE —
WIRE CALL —
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her well delivered lines. Response 607-8 Majestic Theatre Bldg., 845 South Broadway, Los Angelos
concert orchestra did a repeat on Bowers, who is a artist, KYA was okay to her delivery of song, Phone TUcker 2140
their off:ering of two weeks ago, crooned the tune in an effective titled “Mistakes.”
a “Rain” medley featuring “Singin’ tenor voice while Don was at the Jay Ross clicked with his acor-
in the Rain.” Any previous doubts organ, and Bob Lee supported batic and tap dance specialty.
as to the advisability of repeating with stringed instrument music. Reva Ogden also made the
an overture within such a short Frank Siegrist and the orchestra
space of time were dispelled -when had as their concert “Love Pa-
the customers started applauding, rade” with Siegrist faking The
the orchestra drawing a pair of spotlight in a short solo that drew
grade in the brief

Maurice and recognized as for-

bit allotted
Two girls billed as Maurine and
merly the Sullivan Sitsers were
her.

Walter Trask
encores for their notable efforts. heavy response. way out in front with a specialty WANTS STANDARD ACTS and ENTERTAINERS for
Particularly effective was the Picture was “No, No, Nannette” offering. Kids look good and can
THEATRES. CLUBS, LODGES and SMAROFF-TRASK
short music sequence during the (First National). add value wherever placed.
PRESENTATIONS
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