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FRANKLIN’S FILM ‘WAR’

NEXT WORK HINTS FOX
IS DECIDED L0EW_RIFT
Harold B. Franklin is defi-
BULLETIN
nitely set for his next big job.
Harley L. Clarke, president
He admittedthat much here of Fox Film Corporation, was
this week, but declares he can- elected a director of Loew’s
not, for business reasons, as Inc. at a meeting held in New
yet state publicly what this
York yesterday.

job will be.

Possibility of a memger of
which will have a vast influence
on motion pictures is generally the Uo.ew, Inc., with United
conceded by all in the know as to Artists was dooming here this
the projected move.
Franklin set at rest the ru- week as the result of a group-
mor that he might cast his for- ing on
the west coast of a
tunes with United Artists in number of parties, who might
the plan to establish a great
chain of United Artists the- be favorable to such a tie-up.
atres. Mrs. Marcus Loew. with her two
All of Franklin’s sympathies in sons, recently arrived here, and it
the United Artists-Fox squabble, •>lso was oointed out that Nicholas
he said, are with the latter organ- Schenck, head of Loew’s, Inc., and
ization, adding that any arrange- a ret nue of Loew attorneys also
:

ments for bookings between the were here at the same time.
two organizations were made while If Loew. Inc. is planning to
he was in the president’s chair of pull the Loew chain away from
the latter firm the Fox interests, the question
“I do not approve of the United arose as to whether such a
Artists’ attack, nor their meth- move would be possible under
ods,” Franklin said, in reference to existing business arrangements.
the war recently unleashed by Fox One report was that all legal for-
on the producing organization. mal ties in the Loew-Fox theatre
:

Franklin was asked if he was merger were not comp’eted, and

going to organize a chain of Inde- that a withdrawal of the Loew, Inc.
pendents, to which he replied: would be a comparatively easy un-
“What does ‘independent’ mean? dertaking.
Adolph Zukor is the only inde- If Joe Schenck, who is brother
pendent. I'm definitely decided of the Loew head, could succeed in
what I’m going to do, but cannot obtaining the Loew string, with its
announce anything publicly yet.” many theatres in kev cities, he not
onlv would have obtained control
of a circuit such as his organization
BrooksTo Write :
s reported needing, but also would
^ave dealt a considerable blow to
*he Fox crowd, against whom he
New Comedy Show
Walter Brooks
next month to work on a
is going back east
new show
JACK RUSSELL Who Opens November 27th
has been delivering his publicity
fire, since the “war” started.

DONER O.K. AGAIN

for Miller and Lyle.
The two comedians were to have
been brought out here for a colored
revue, but the plans fell through
Brooks, with his family, have
been here for several months. He
was in charge of revues at Sebas-
tian’s Cotton Club and in fif-"
other writing assignments here and
there about the cates and studios.
Cantor’s Big Bait
Eddie Cantor is ready to flit
back to vaudeville, which is
ready for him at any time. His
present reported plan is to play
three weeks around New York,
with $10,000 a week being the
bait held out for the star.
Musical Comedy Company at the Majestic Theatre
GRAUMAN TO PRODUCE HARRIS SHOW
Hollywood is going to be
satirized on its own ground,
with Sid Grauman, Hollywood’s
mainstay producer, holding the
reins.
Sam H. Harris of New York
has assigned Sid the task of
staging “Once in a Lifetime,”
declaring he has withheld the
show from the coast until he
had a suitable producer, de-
spite having several offers from
others who wanted to put it on.
In fact, Harris wired
Los Angeles drama
WITH HIS
-Los Angeles Ted Doner has recovered from
bis six years of illness and looks
great. He is associated with
Edyth Jane’s dance school, having
lust returned from New York.
that he “invited” Grauman to While the house in which the
undertake the job, and that satire will be produced is not
Grauman accepted. set, either, several guesses have Carrillo Mobbed
That the show will be staged been made that the Vine Street
around New Year’s time, pos- will be the place. Leo Carrillo’s appearance in
sibly beingset for a New Hollywood is noteworthy for the
Publicity break on the story
Year’s Eve opening, was the number of friends, who rush back
was unique. It was arranged
statement from Grauman head- stage to greet him after every
that Harris wire the initial
quarters. nerformance. The former Santa
generally understood
yam to the drama eds, with re-
It is Monica and Los Angeles boy in-
Harris will send some of his sult it got a smart play all
variably is greeted with his pals
New York cast to Hollywood around. back stage, whenever he plavs
for the purpose, but that Grau- here, but never before in the
Story featured fact that Har-
man has his eyes on some good numbers as noted during this
all the talent to be recruited from the rishad invited Sid to take the engagement.
editors, western ranks. job,and that Sid had accepted.

YOU’LL SEE IT IN FACTS

 PAGE TWO
MOVIE HOUSE GROSSES
UNION VOTE
FIGHT LOOMS
SAN FRANCISCO,
One of the stiffest fights in the his-
tory of Musicians’ Union, Local No.
6, is on the cards when the annual
election of officers conies up on
December 18.
Following candidates have been
nominated: president, Joseph Walk-
er and Walter Weber (incumbent);
vice-president, Frank Borgel (in-
cumbent), Caesar Brand, A, Jack
Haywood; recording secretary, Al-
bert Greenbaum (incumbent), El-
mer Slissman; financial secretary,
Clarence King (incumbent).
Board of directors, Art Articary,
Reg Code, William
Culley, Sam
Davis, Glenn Goff, Art Guerin, Eis-
ner Hammann, Elmer Hubbard.
Walter King, G. W. Lerond, Arthur
Linden, Eddie Love, Frank O’Con-
nell, George Pinto, Jerry Richard,
George Schultz, Jules Spiller, Wal-
lace Tenney, Ed Vinal, Elmer Vin-
cent, Buell Walbridge, Art Weid-
ner. Five of these to be chosen.
to organize a “Carter the Great
Board of relief, William Culley.
Barney Frankel, Elmer Hubbard Motion Picture Company,” which
Curley Jacob, George Kittler, A1 he expects to have working shortly.
Greenbaum.
Delegates to the A.F.M. conven- plied with valuable film, which he
tion, J. H. Cray, Sam Davis, Karl announces he will put into the com-
Dietrich, Clarence King, Arthur
pany.
Linden, Jerry Richard, Elmer Vin- ing for a downtown theatre in which
he will exhibit pictures, and do his
cent.
Delegates to the California State magical work.
Federation of Labor convention.
Barney Frankel, Glenn Goff, A. S.
about 5000 feet of silent film, which A.
he made on his numerous trips to coast as
Morey, F. J. O’Connell.
all parts of the world, as well as
tons of baggage, props and scenery.
REQUEST SCENARIO
TO GO ON STAGE
Request for suitable
hicle by Chesterfield
for Norman Phillips,
brought “The Rich Little
Boy,” by Eleanor Gates.
It is reported that the new
story will first be presented
play and later transferred to
screen with Norman Phillips,
in the title role.
TRIO SCORES HIT
TheInternational Trio, now play- were in a chaotic
ing at KFI under the name of Iris day night, as Danstate late Wednes-
Luncheon Trio, is making a splen- pared to take backMarkowitz pre-
did showing with its programs. under
.
Trio is sending some good melodies Wagnon
over the air, and, best of all, are the keep the
interpretations of the music of the Tiffany
nations.
Book Reviews
“GLORIFIED”
BY DOROTHY WEGMAN
Bretano’s, New York
In conception and treatment, this
story is presented with keen insight
and discrimination.
Molly Robbins, Jewish beauty of
Russian extraction, develops before
our eyes through her mother-ridden
childhood. She is a vividly authen-
tic character, with fine mind and
many talents.
Molly’s career as a chorus girl of-
fers a wholly trustworthy picture of
backstage life, lending that subject
a new and enthralling interest.
Astutely drawn characters are
Joan, the lady, shanty Irish Mimi,
and Nancy, with her tawdrily fic-
titious virginity.
The logical climax occurs when
Molly finds her man, and together
they plan a presumably successful
fulfillment of their lives.
Well handled,
this
make a popular
talkie.
BIRNBAUM ON NBC
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov.— Ken-
neth Birnbaum, juvenile trumpeter
and protege of Bill Bennett, is
doing programs over
featured.
Artiitic Scenic Advertising
Curtains
By Far the Best in
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BOUGHT FOR CASH
OR SCENERY
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Scenic Co.
1215 Bates Avenue
Phone OLympia 2914
Hollywood, Calif.
INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN NOV. 22, 1930
IN TICK UP
TIVOLI 75 CENT STOCK THREE PLACES TAKE LEAD
SUITS HARD TIME ERA IN MOVIE HOUSE EARNINGS
Nov. 20.
SAN FRANCISCO, —
Nov. 2Q. In a day when theatregoers
have been g ven the best of musicals and dramas by the talkies,
and at prices generally averaging 65 cents, Irving Ackerman and Grosses picked up a little over the preceding week with Loew’s, U.A.
Richard Marshall have struck ucon a smart idea. and Paramount leading. Harold Lloyd’s "Feet First” got away to a
While Henry Duffy is asking $1.50 top, and Curran and Co- good start, while “Fast and Loose” at the Paramount did a consistent
lumbia $2.50, Tivoli operators are taxing only 75 cents, and for good week. Takings were as follows:
this they are staging productions of such plays as “Ladies
of the Loew’s State, Warner Baxter in
Evening, with “Front Page” and others in the offing. "Renegades” with the F. and M.
Question to be settled is whether or not people prefer paying
six bits or two dollars and a half, and the opening
seemed to indicate the “ayes” have it.
night’s turnout VAUDE EXECS show on stage, $30,670.
Last week of “The Big Trail” at
the Chinese took a weak $10,470,
There are two other important factors. while the last stand of “Just Ima-
First, Tivoli is most accessible leg t house in town,
ception of President, being near to all Market street car
with ex-
lines.
Secondly, smoking is permitted in the upper 1 q<*»s and balcony
VISIT COAST
gine” at Carthay Circle did $9531.
Hollywood Pantages, with “Play-
boy of Paris” and the F. and M.
stage show, did $13,633. Criterion
Pat Casey and J. J. Murdock ar-
reported a $9255 gross for “Billy
rived in Los Angeles this week.
The Kid.”
Just what their presence here at
CARTER GOES AMERICAN TO this time may mean could not be
learned.
Warner Brothers Hollywood took
in around $12,500 on a week for
Vaudeville managers, many of
“The Truth About Youth,” while
them out of a connection at pres- the downtown house did the same
INTO MOVIES RUN DUFWIN ent, were hovering around, trying
figure for a week of “The Gorilla.”
At Orpheum Amos and Andy
to figure out whether the visit por-
tended anything with jobs tied in did a reported $12,000, and at the
Charles Carter, the Great, is here OAKLAND, Nov. 20. — Amer- with it, or whether it was just RKO
“East is West” did $13,200,
ica 11 Theatres of Los Angeles and another early winter vacation trip. with the pic and five acts of vaude.
ban Diego this week closed a deal At BelasCo, Dorothy Burgess
with Income Properties to take was the reported flop surprise of
The magician is liberally sup- over the Dufwin, formerly a link the week in legit circles, and they’re
m the Duffy chain of legit theatres
and to operate it as a picture house
Boom For Marks going to hold "Bird of Flame” two
weeks more as per contract. This
He also is reported search- House will be renamed the Roxi
house seems to be a steady money
open around Christmas and will Seen As Qilbert loser. Exploitation poor.
Duffy is doing nice at both his
oince it will play the Umted Ar-
houses, the veteran showman get-
Carter is understood to possess
tists pictures, reports indicate
a
a re to be one of a chain of
£
houses to be acquired on the
the
U Named Pro.Head ting a nice figure at the El Capitan,
with Charlotte Greenwood in “Par-
lor, Bedroom and Bath,” while at
a result of recent wordy
battles with Fox West Coast. L. Wolfe Gilbert’s appointment as his other house, Hollywood Play-
general professional manager and house, Leo Carrillo in “Mr. An-
One of his films is tentatively en- Fred Seigel of the Spreckels, Sat
Diego, and general manager of staff writer of Edward B. Marks tonio,” did over $6000.
“The Lion’s Bride.” He plans
titled, the
American chain, closed the deal Music Company is being taken by Hollywood Music Box, which is
to put it to sound, as the initial
starring ve- lease. re- Opening
picture will be Eddie Can-
he song profession as meaning that housing the Shaw vehicle “The Ap-
tor s "Whoopee.” .he firm is about to launch a cam- ple Cart” did $8000, and reports a
Productions
paign of song merchandising that good advance on next offering,
Jr., has
will be felt from coast to coast. "The Infinite Shoeblack.’
Poor
While several other concerns are
Gates
as a
FILM HOUSE RUSSELL INTO reported retrenching, and none of
them are spreading any noticably Wallace Debuts
big campaigns, the opportunity
the
Jr.,
SCRAP RAGES L. A. HOUSE
seems rife for Marks to step in for
a big killing.
Such are the reports drifting this
Y oungAdagioists
way from New York City, co-inci- Two the hardest working
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 20.— Jack Russell, musical comedy lent with the first of an extensive
of
Affairs of the Wagnon theatres comedian, who has had a long sea- series of advertisements, and strong
youngsters among the more ambi-
son of successes in Long Beach,
tious pupils of Earle Wallace, dance
going to bring a show into the Ma-
is
plugging moves. director, are Miriam and Melville
Mr. Gilbert’s first two songs un- Strann, who have been diligently
the Embassy je-stic for a Thanksgiving
day open- der the new arrangement are a
training during the past year.
terms of his lease, while ng. waltz, “On the Winding Santa Fe,”
exerted every effort to In the company, in addition
They are to make their debut be-
to written with Abel Baer, and a fox fore an audience of disabled war
theatre, even booking a Kussell, will be Florence Spurier trot, “There’s Something Missing in
veterans at Sawtelle, Wednesday
picture “Third Alarm” to George Stanley, Jackie Brunea. Your Eyes,” upon which Dave
keep the theatre open. evening in a novel adagio, that Wal-
Evelyn DuFresne, Ted Ulmark, Dreyer collaborated.
lace claims is as sensational as any
Warners have been booking the Garrett Price, Naomi Edwards and There is a particular significance routine he has arranged in the
Embassy for Wagon on a percent- past
a trio yet to be picked. to his signing with the Marks Com-
for any
age. basis taking it on the chin Roy Reid, formerly with Strand pany, for it was with this firm that teams. of his famous professional
right along, with the house opera-
tor on most weeks. Markowitz
and State, Long Beach, will man- he first established his reputation
age. as an unparalleled song exploiter
ho’ds the lease on the Embassy or moreover, as one of the profession’s
which, it is claimed, Wagon owes most consistent
back rent. Among
hit lyric writers.
Wagnon
lease
Laemmle.
of
also
which
operates Dav'es
is held by Car! Row ing for the
Little Dream
his star sellers are “Wait-
Robert E. Lee,”
Girl,”
“My
“My Sweet
Cuttings Adair,” "Shades of Night,” "Lily of
the Valley,” “By Heck,” and the
famous Hawaiian successes, “My
LICHTMAN PREDICTS By VI HEGYI Own Iona’ and “My Hawaiian Sun-
BETTER ACTIVITIES shine.”
He recently returned from two
A1 Lichtman, United Artists’ years in Hollywood with Paamount.
Stronger activity than has been manager is in town, also
-entral Fox and Warner Bros, studios. His
apparent in many months is mak District Manager Jack Slaver
look- two notable theme-song hits being
ing itself felt in the business of ng hale and hearty. United Artists "Ramona” and "Jeannine.”
screen entertainment, according to announces that “Whoopee,” that Fritzi Jacoby has been appointed
A1 outstanding
Lichtman, vice-president of attraction, is doing Gilbert’s office assistant.
United Artists in charge of distribu- great business on repeat dates
tion. * * *
Universal Exchange is glad to let
Lichtman has just arrived in Lor
Angeles on his semi-annual
connection with United Artists’
visit in
film
everyone know that Mr. Naylor, ex-
change manager, is back on the job
after being on the sick list for some
GUILD MEET
product for the coming year. He
time. Mr. Reisman, general sa’es
said the company’s plans for pro
duction are on an increased scale. manager, is out here on business
from New York.
* *
HEARS ACTS
book would *
Murray Ross, salesman
Vi.
MURRAY STUDENTS is laid up with infantile
for RKO,
paralasis.
Catholic
on Monday held
Motion
its
Picture Guild
monthly meet-
His recovery
APPEAR AT O. P.
is
*
expected soon.
* *
ing in the Hollywood Columbus
Club, 1441 North McCadden Place.
A chat with Messrs. Shaw and James Ryan, president of the
Popularity of the Bud Murray Nelson at Educational leaves the Guild, presided and Johnny Hines,
School bay district branch is far be- mpression that no news is good vice-president, acted as master of
yond the fondest expectations of news.
NBC, often
Bud Murray, well-known stage and
ceremonies for the program, which
So that's that. had been arranged by the enter- Jack Lester
dance director and principal of the
tainment committee.
Bud Murray School for Stage and ELLIOTT ROTHE SET Originator of Triple Rhythm
Screen, 3636 Beverly Boulevard.
A few of the acts presented in- Jack Lester, who is featured in
Mr. Murray has taken the nucleus ElliottRothe, stage and screen cluded Skeets Gallagher, Vernon Larry Ceballos’ “Enchanted Garden
juvenile, has returned after four Rickard, Elinor Flynn, Hickman Idea,” recently completed a seven-
America of his classes and formed a juvenile
years in New York shows. He will Bros. Eddie Hennessey, little Jane
line-up, and through Miss
Janice
month engagement for the latter at
start with Ann Harding in “East Slater and Estelle X. Wills.
Sprague, head of the Murray Branch
Lynne,” Fox.
Warner Brothers, Hollywood. He
School, at Ocean Park, has arranged has the distinction of teaching Alice
to have the Murray-Sprague
pupils
White, Bessie Love, Bert Wheeler,
appear in a revue once a month, at Mae Murray, Buster Keaton, Tom
the Municipal pier, and the Dome
theatre, Ocean Park, the first of
RAY COFFIN "9£SS"' Patricola, and other motion picture
stars rythm tap dancing.
these being November 22. INTERNATIONAL Auditions for State' Lester, following a six-months’
Classes are now held for children Talent every Wed. at engagement at Olsen’s, satged many
at the Los Angeles School
PUBLICITY 1 1 a.m. Children's au- musical shorts at Pathe and the
every 6607 Sunset Blvd. ditions, every Sat., at
Saturday in four separate groups 11 a.m.
work of the Larry Ceballos line in
under personal direction of Gladys Hollywood, Calif. the latter’s present idea, now tour-
Murray and Mary Frances Taylor. Phone GLadstone 3201 1747 N U$ PALMAS HOUrwOOO PHOHETT <X)86
ing the west coast, was originated
and conceived by him.
NOV. 22, 1930 INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN PAGE THREE

RADIO USING PLANES FOR ECONOMY

In Hollywood—Now
NORTHWEST*
By BUD MURRAY
DENVER SPOT-NEWS
EMPLOYEES RHODES
Representative
L. C.
1411 Seventeenth
“DUSTY”
St. TAbor 9901
To meeting of the “MASQUERS,” and then luncheon, and every-
a
hub-bub, for the forthcoming “REVEL” on Sunday Nov. 23,
thing is all
1930— for which HENRY
CLIVE will be the JESTER. It lookt very
much like the gathering of the “clans,” when we
lookt around and saw so many of the “old Timers,”
ARE FLOWN DENVER, Nov. 20. The New Fox West Coast Mayan Theatre
opened Nov. 20 with unusual elaborate ceremony. A group of Pueblo
—
we haven’t seen for ages and who are "IN HOLLY- Indians were brought to Denver for the dedication of this beautiful new
WOOD NOW”— F’rinstance. JACK MULHALL, SEATTLE, Nov. 20— To say
playhouse. From early dawn till late at night these weird Indian cere-
who just finished a picture with U.A. starring air minded” at any of the monies take place. House will be operated on a straight Pic basis,
DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS, “Reaching for the Northwest Broadcasting Sys- “Monte Carlo” being the opening attraction.
Moon” —At the same table that old silent “vilyun” tem stations KJR, and KEX For the Third Anniversary of the
STUART HOLMES— ROBERT FRASER, who is Arthur M. Oberfelder offers that opening of the Denver Theatre,
at present giving such an excellent characterization KGA means a great deal more wholesome comedy, “Dear Me,” Publix has arranged an exception-
of the “Islander,” at the Belasco Theatre, in “The than it does at the average with Mitze Hajos in the starring ally big program, a West Coast unit
Bird of Flame,” which we visited “Opening Nite,” radio station. role at the Broadway this week. being brought here to supplant the
* * * regular stage offering.
and which has played to packt houses ever since. Besides putting radio programs * * *
At this opening we noticed LEO MORRISON, on the air on the average of 20
Publix, in answer to public de-
one of the live wire Noo Yawk agents in Hollywood mand. moved Harold Lloyd's “Feet Fritz Kreisler world famed vio-
hours a day, the Northwest Broad-
Now WILLIAM BEAUDINE, moving picture di- First,” from the New Paramount to linist, appears in Concert at the
casting System is one of the big-
spectator— we enjoyed the play but
rector, another the Rialto for its second week. Auditorium Nov. 24 on the Ober-
gest users of airplane passenger * * * Series. felder-Slack Concert
it is so much like all those South Sea plays, that
service in the Pacific Northwest.
there is no kick to this one although —Official business for
DOROTHY
the
Bud Murray BURGESS was perfect as the “Island” girl, and her Northwest
“wiggle” dance was real “HOT.”
Now that we are hvaing our “Unusual rainy weather," the pool
Broadcasting Sys-
tem stations has taken members
of the personnel thousands of
ON THE INSIDE - IN SEATTLE
rooms and the card rooms at the “MASQUERS” are quite busy miles through the air. Practi- ROY OXMAN
At the pool table BOB ARMSTRONG, Pathe player and ERNIE
— cally the entire United States
HOOD, are knocking the balls around while G. PAT COLLINS has been covered, and trips
Representative —630 People’s Bank Bldg., MAin 0799
languidly gives pointers how to get the balls in the pockets LITTLE have been taken into Canada.
BILLY strolls in with his usual broad grin and “Hello Pal-sey” AD- The officials of NBS believe that
DISON BURKHARDT who brings back days of 1905 when Addy was airplane travel in saving of time
writing the song hits of that day WALTER
WEEMS, our “gopher makes it the cheapest form of trans- BAINBRIDGE
dust” boy friends “chinning” with his long lost cousin, TED
who heads his own band at "The Roosevelt” IN
portation. WEEMS
Every department in
HOLLYWOOD
NOW. the NBS has used airplanes. Offi- Notes Along
Our big surprise was an unexpected visit from our dear friend cials, announcers, engineers and
—
ALICE WHITE, who comes looking for a “mean dance” Alice is look salesmen have traveled by airplane> Fifth Avenue SHOW FOLDS
ing fine and seems quite lost without CY BARTLETT, who is in Noo since the beginning of the year to
Yawk seeing the sites. un up a total mileage of more than
SEATTLE, Nov. 21.— Bainbridge
Players, who came to town for a
To the OLYMPIC FITES for a change, and we noticed AL 100.000 airplane miles. long run, folded their tent and re-
GREEN, the first prize Motion Director DAVE BENNETT, Dance Sammy Seigel and George Apple-
ay getting ready for the Will King urued to Minneapolis, from whence
Director who is a regular Fite Fan BEN GALLERY, brother of genial
THEATRE CROWDS hey came.
TOM GALLERY; Ben is supposed to be the Beau Brummel of the opening Betty Shilton going to . . .

Had their repertoire been as good

Gallery family — We
see BILL PERLBERG
is back from Noo Yawk
LEE, who SAMMY
VISIT SWAGGER INN work at seven bells
netting well
Ted Harris
Tiny Burnett get- as the closing vehicle, “Craig’s
. . .

and with him is another peach of a Dance Director, . . .

will do a few Ideas for Fanchon & Marco PATRICK FRANCES Each week Swager Inn is becom ing s.ckHarry Mills getting the Wife,” they might have remained
. . .

once over from Cliff Henderson . a longer period.

SHANLEY naturally is there in all his Irish glory ng more and more the rendezvous
. .

after-theatre folk, according tc Chuck Harris parading in a new

And to make matters worse we were finally inveigled to witness one if

of LOU DARO’S "wrastling" shows a few nites later The audience — Carl Pelley, genial manager. An outfit . . . Marie Gale out to lunch
was composed of an entirely different clientele.
couldn’t see but two familiar faces which were
picture actor and “BAKKY”
as
—
We
lookt thoroughly and
BROOKS
BENEDICT,
BAKRLENIKOFF
is affectionately
Virian keeps things humming witl
his own antics and songs ami
clever array of impromptu floor en
.

matches
wrestled.
. . Ken
.
Stuart at the wrestling
. and almost getting
. Vancouver
— One
known and whom we workt with on “OH SUSANNA” last
thing certain, “Wrasslin” has a firm hold on a business ke people, as the
house was jammed, something we haven’t seen in months at the Fites
l
:
year tertainment, while Paul McPhersor
and his orchestra furnish danc~
music for the tempo-toes. The es
Varieties
By A. K. MacMartin
The last bout between MARSHALL and DE GLANE lasted for 2
hours and 3 minutes, and the Fans yelled because the referee stopt the
tablishment also features a nice
fifty-cent noon luncheon that i:. IVenatchee 618 Homer Street
—
contest, because they were exhausted After seeing these two “butter winning a lot of new patrons.
—
cups” tear one another apart for 2 hours we think the Boxing Bouts
Pippins VANCOUVER, Nov. 20— Donald
are "Ping Pong” games in comparison Go see for yourself — If you don't catch
Peck’s Empire Opera Co., which
opened recently at the Vancouver
We had a little chat with our old friend, GEORGIE STONE, who
in about 8 months —
—
has just gotten out of the hospital Georgie has had his third operation
Of course this is nothing to jest about But Georgie —
ED KUBE
At the Manchester
By AL STAFFORD
theatre for a short season of musical
comedy with ‘The Merry Widow,”
Fox Liberty, playing Maurice has been playing almost to capacity.
himself says, Hereafter he will make at least two pictures between op- Fans were
Nov. 21, 22, 23 Chevalier in “Playboy of Paris” . ripe for this class of
erations, although he claims he is getting used to the “Touch.”
. .

and is also to run a five act vaude-

entertainment and are eating it up.
RUBY KEELER (Mrs. A1 Jolson) who only recently arrived in “It’s your own fault”
ville bill for Saturday only of this
Scale of $1:50 top, and a well bal-
Hollywood, has left for Noo Yawk, and now she is “two up” (trips to anced company does the trick. Cast
N.Y.) on her illustrious husband AL, who will have to step some to catch
week ... Fox Rialto showing “The
Medicine Man” . . . this is a second includes Era Briggs, Patricia Ken-
up with her, before the end of the fiscal year 1930. A1 has been here
nearly a full month without making a trip to the Big City
EMIL run house Mission plays second
runs and does a nice biz Vita-
. . .
nedy, Bobbie Woodruff, Marie
Wells, Lester Dorr, John Valen-

RMER
. . .

JACK OAKIE taking about one hour’s time to get from the phone Theatre is running Colleen tine, Roland Woodruff, Dan Walk-
BROWN DERBY to the ROOSEVELT HOTEL—
Jack was driving
Moore in “Footl ghts and Fools” er, Robert Carlson, Dudley Wright,
and we were strolling leisurely up the boulevard, and yet we were there vaudeville bill at the Fox Lib Lem McCarthy, Ernest Charles,
—
waiting for him On the way up we ran into EDDIE NELSON, whom MUSICAL DIRECTOR . . .

erty is the main act . Diero the . .

Don Walker Steppers and Record-
we saw looking into the deep holes being dug on Hollywood Boulevard on PARAMOUNT THEATRE next week they’ll ers Quartet.
—
the corner of Ivar Street Eddie pulled one of his “subtale” cracks and SAN FRANCISCO
accordionist .
run Joe Cook in “Rain or Shine”
. .

Donald Peck’s executives are

asked us “If they were making some new ‘Hazards’ for BILL SEITER’S . Howard Bloom . . business
. . .
Frank M. Rainger, producer and
Miniature Golf courses, which is on that corner. agent Local 651 .. . is smiling .
stage director; Frank N. Darling,
BROWN
. .

A little lunch at the DERBY and another silent film actor STOP and LISTEN to the as all labor troubles are settled .
musical director; Don Walker,
is seen, and we mean LOUIS WOLHEIM—
— MURRAY BLOOM con- Johnnie Fletcher chief at the . . .
stage manager; Mary Englis, ward-
fides he leaves this week for his native haunt
are men and the “cops” know it
“Chee-cah-go,” where men
—
In a booth MR. and MRS. JIMMY
WESTERNERS cox Rialto wearing that
Charlie Chaplin mustache Mel
. . . still
. . .
robe; Madeline Hall, assistant
wardrome; George Allen, carpen-
GLEASON, naturally Jimmy has the bunch in the booth laughing with
MALE QUARTET Cowles manager Fox Rialto .
ter; Roy Hood, electrician, and
— . .

his “wise cracks” One of the ALEXANDER

SISTERS with our boy . . catching the Liberty . . . Herb Barney McGlone, property man.
friend from “Chi” and it looks like LOUIS is finally going to take the KFRC San Francisco Olson talking about Fords . Ken . . Fourteen local musicians make up
matrimonial plunge He has that faraway look. Warner broadcasting Ike Little . . . the band.
* * *
The ALEXANDER SISTERS open very shortly for Fanchon and manager of the Mission swamp . . .

—
Marco Here’s a dancing act they should build something around They — ed with girls Eddie ... of the . . . John Philip Ryder, and Mrs. Ry-
do all styles of single and double dances A couple of regular Musical— Behrendt-Levy-Rosen Vitaphone eating apples and liv- . . .
der, Torrini, late of “Kon-
Aimee
comedy stage favorite, EDDIE BUZZELL and CLARENCE NORD- ing up to Wenatchee’s boost . go” at the Vine Street, L. A., have
STROM —AL ROGEL in a booth —and they are IN HOLLYWOOD Co., Ltd.
General Insurance
that they’re good Dick Watts . . . joined the cast of the Empire
NOW— Insurance Exchange Building
wondering what became of the wife Opera Co., at the Vancouver .thea-
A surprise visit from CLARENCE MUSE, who is one of BILL VA 1261
Mitchell wondering if he should
. .
tre, opening in “Naughty Marietta”
SHARPLES’ BOYS and is now a confirmed Radio artist— and the same
.

crank the Ford or cuss. last week.

day ALBERTINE PICKENS, "personality girl” who recently closed
—
with "Little Orchid Annie” Albertine was to appear that Nite as guest
star, at the PRESS CLUB, atop our building
We cannot refrain from mentioning WOLF’S Farewell weekRUBE HAVE YOU HEARD
at Loew’s State this week, and the genuine way that the audience ap
plaud RUBE after his farewell speech, and they reallv show they want
—
him back He surely is their Best Bet The “CIRCUS IDEA” staged —
by GAE FOSTER is one of the best we have seen there for some time
BILLY VAN
way —and • STAGE & bANCE DIRECTOR & PRODUCER * L. A.
At least Gae
marvelously trained
sticks to the idea all the thru the girls are
On K. G. E. R? N. Y.
(FACULTY) — Bud and Gladys Murray. Byron Cramer
Frances Taylor
— (BALLET) — Mary
Then to the Friday Nite FITES TOM GALLERY’S HOLLY
PRACTICAL DRAMATICS AND STAGE DANCING
at
WOOD LEGION STADIUM — Fites where we again bump into
GEORGIE STONE, who hasn’t had an operation since we saw him at them, only this t ;
me “its a girl.” No TAP. Off-Rhythm, “Modernized BALLET” & Acrobatics
the Masquers three days previous —We
see our dear friend, MR. and wonder MRS. JOE E. isgrinning as
— District Branch’’— JANICE SPRAGUE SCHOOL
MRS. MACKLIN MEGLEY
back in town and all smiles Rite oppo- — big as JOE’S famous smile Over Only AUTHORIZED “Bay
127 Marine Ocean Park —
Tel. Santa Monica 6J145
site, our first real friend in California, AL
CHRISTIE of the famous in a corner, CHARLIE CHAPLIN St.,

Christie Brothers Comedy Films FRANK

FAY, one of the few re “munching and gabbing” — A few ’’THE ORIGINAL MURRAY
_NEW SCHOOL " smmmm
maining M.C’s who are left in Hollywood NOW.
NICK, head man at brother Masquers stroll in RICH- YORK. CHICAGO AND LOS ANGELESi
the BROWN DERBY, steals a few minutes to witness two heavyweights ARD TUCKER, that sterling mo-
and boss opposite tion picture actor— and the shrimp
George and Florence Barclay
in action, his rite
HERB SANBORN is there too, so we guess its O.K. SAM comedian BOBBY VERNON
HARDY, ex-Harlequin of the Masquers, is with us in all his “modern ROSCOE ATES who doing ex- is
PRODUCERS AND DANCE DIRECTORS
BOB McGOWAN,
istic” glory who has directed all of the Our Gang tremely well in pictures with his
comedies for many years, is becoming regular Fite fan m yells BOB daughter, “DARLING another — now associated
and everything and you know what a quiet chap Bob is were — We NAT
old timer. CARR wi(h WAL- DOUGLAS SCHOOL OF DANCING
agreeably surprised to see our girl friend, and her mother TUT MACE TER BROOKS, who makes colored 1417 7th avenue Seattle —
at these Fites, rite at Ringside —
and Oh yes, B. B. B. is rite here every shows pay— BERNARD McCON- One of the finest theatrical producing dance studios
Friday ard how is VILLE enterta ning MAC :
the on the Pacific Coast
1

To HENRY’S after the Fites for a little snack, and we notice that voungster who wrote th; book for "Regards to our many friends in Los Angeles**
adorable couple, MR. and MRS. JOE BROWN, after their travels to “OH SUSANNA.” and they are all
foreign climes, and they brought another little “Brownie” back with TN HOLLYWOOD NOW,
PAGE FOUR INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN NOV. 22, 1930

THE GORILLA and boys was a pip for Sixth Street audiences loosen their
girls
WARNER BROS. FEATURE smoothness with the couple of boys vocals, but now doff the bonnet to

Pictures WARNER’S DOWNTOWN

(Reviewed Nov.
PRODUCER’S VIEWPOINT
16) REVIEWS again stepping out for another Abel.
clicking specialty. Stage show was “Ole Virginny,”
Then Arnold Grazer. Through- a Louis McDermott production that
in the
out the entire show he’s been posed featured Slim Timblin and com-
It’s
as a Roman gladiator done in gold pany, Pauline Gaskins, The Cali-
BLUE ENVELOPE soon will find this boy in the top on the
lamppost set at the side of fornia Crooners, and the Mary
BLUE ENVELOPES mailed direct notch class on Broadway, N. Y. the backyard
scene and when he Read Tiller Girls.
Blue envelopes indicate that a
EXHIBITOR’S VIEWPOINT He got all that it takes with plenty steps to the stage for his number
There is so much that's all wet to spare, standing out as one of Show opened with a plantation
review has been mailed direct to there’s a rousing hand for his effort
with this production that it is fu- Marco’s ace showmen. setting and a Miss in a portrait
the maker of the picture, with that grows to a heftier one as he
tile to try to adequately cover it. There’s a nifty-looking fem plant frame singing “Carry Me Back To
comment on selection and con-
It is a market discredit to the gen-
goes into his toe dance. Grazer Old Virginny.” Then a silk over-
struction of story, direction, working with him who can move in has been through here several
eral excellence of the Warner .he same class. Patsy Boland is ailed boy displayed some difficult
casting and co-ordination. times heading various “ideas” and
Bros, output. If you can duck thi‘ planted as a dumb admirer of the acrobatics and off-rhythm tap.
his vyork is always -ne of the out-
one do so. It will hurt good will if green-hatted comedian who steps Slim Timblin on for a laugh-
standing bits of the production.
FAST AND LOOSE you play it. The exploitation value up over the foots and unleashes a Three Meltons next, a standard getting dialogue with one of his
PARAMOUNT FEATURE of the title and what is left of the Drand of gag material with him vaude acrobatic trio that wowed company.
(Reviewed Nov. 17) attraction power of the stage rep-
that is a riot for belly laughs. She the house with a sensational dis- Then the line girls did a cute
Was the cast in this opus stage utation of this play is minimized put across a couple of ditties that play of hand-to-hand work. Tricks routine to “Ragamuffin Romeo,"
or screen? Who cares? Here is five minutes after the picture ap- clicked. are new, with the somersault leaps featuring some neat leg work that
one of the outstanding comedies of pears on the screen. It hasn’t even
As to “Moonlight Revels,” Larry from high stands bringing salvos brought a well deserved hand.
the season. Casting, direction ana the saving grace of brevity. Not Ceballos has another clever offering of applause. Next the “California Crooners”
performance were so sublimely worth spending window cards on for the west coast producers. Com-
artistic and effective at no time because it will do the theatre more Geo. Broadhurst, assisted by crooned their way to a hand with
was the audience conscious ol harm than good. pany includes the Three Melton Madelaine, a good-looking fem, good arrangements of “Sailing On
CAST; Joe Frisco is a revue co- Bros., an outstanding acrobatic went into his drunk bit that was a Sunbeam” and “Bye-Bye Blues."
screen or stage entertainment be-
fore them. median and belongs there exclu trio; Arnold Grazer, with his statue chock full of laughs, Madelaine A little more attention to the lyrics
-ively. His past and his future lie toe number; Geo. Broadhurst, of- clicking with her song bit. George would help.
The illusion of reality was flesh
fering a drunk bit with Madelaine, Again the Tiller girls, this time
and blood and good warm human n that direction. Audience con and last, but by no means least,
has a neat offering that includes a
beings in the aud.ence midst. Inter- sciousness or camera consciousness one-man trap bit. Neat stuff and for a rope-skipping routine that got
Freda Sullivan, a cute kid who a far better-than-ordinary hand for
est was at peak from the first en- call it what you
will, Joe has it surefire.

trance. Laughs came spontaneous- when he faces

the lens. He is very leads the eight boys and girls
The witch number with the en- a line number.
through their routines. Two of the
ly, heartily and deep. Murmurs 'unny oa the stage. One of my fa boys from the line step out with
semble closed the “Revels,” which Pauline Gaskins had complete
vorites, but distinctly out of place charge of the “public” with a
and nods of approval marned tin. will class with the “Espanola” Idea
exit of the customers into the night on the screen.
He cannot seem to nifty specialties.
as being another smash hit for splendid vocal and high kick num-
air. The director of “Fast ano ieil into a definite character and Opens with Freda Sullivan in a Marco. Line work is great, with a bere that brought excellent results.
Loose” deserves a Croix der character is of major importanc'- song and dance introductory bit, little blonde on the end that shines
Slim Timblin’s sermon out of a
Merite. The entire technical divi- m screen work. The capacity of thr "Funny Little Face,” that brings with class. telephone directory was in every
should be decorated on the rest of the cast is sadly dissipated on the whose costum-
line of gals, sense of the word a “masterpece.”
sion Babi.
in somebody’s failure to blend their ing deserves a word of praise. It has been many a moon since
corner of Hollywood Boulevard
and Vine Street and from there on •oices. The gentleman
handling They hoof through okay with we’ve heard the Paramount audi-
every corner clear to Beverly Hills the colored
servant role walke'’ Freda topping it off with a clever PARAMOUNT ence break down so completely
The cast was flawless; should be away with the laughs. He should tap routine that gets the show STAGE SHOW with belly-busters. He was forced
held intact for a heavier medium; be seen oftener. away to a good Start. Los Angeles to encore with a “wow” of a mar-
one offering more vital conflict,
— Price. The two boys clipped in here (Reviewed Nov. 20th) riage ceremony with the aid of his
more universal theme. It is pos- with a neat eccentric tap that was The opening performance
two assistants. The only thing
was hat stopped him from tieing up the
sible for this cast, making no ex- well put over for laughs and ap- greeted by a packed house, leading
ceptions, to make of a story of plause. us to the supposition that “in the
show a second time was the begin-
depth, an epic. In assembling these
performers the casting director
Presentations Then Morgan again
for a load of laughs with his gal
. .
.
gagging flesh” entertainment is more ap-
preciated now than before the ad-
ning of the show’s finale.
Finale started off like all good
was either a genius or favored by plant. This is the smart type of
finales but dropped interest with a
vent of talkies.
the gods. The writing staff or who- stuff that clicks here and the pair
reasonless “Wedding March.”
Earl Abel, at the organ, got the Though inclined to drag in spots,
ever headed coordination between “MOONLIGHT REVELS” deserved their well-earned bows; performance off to a great start “Ole Virginny” is good. A good
staff and direction knows values they work well together and the
Loew’s State with another one of his now popu- in.c. would without a doubt cover
and how to blend craftsmen par ex- gang here be looking for more
cellence, and the Paramount Cor-
(Reviewed Nov. 20.) will
of this clever material.
lar community sings. We didn’t tp the dragging tendencies. Slim
Gene Morgan’s s.a. box office ap- think it possible to make those Timblin an ace laugh-getter.
poration should study closely the Freda and the boys, dressed as is
element that obtained for so much peal was evident at the opening cats, offered another snappy rou-
efficiency from the construction show today when a packed house tine in fast tempo that included
gang. The exhibitor should spend greeted the suave comedian with a
twice the usual appropriation for salvo of applause that had to be
exploiting “Fast and Loose.” It checked
will return to him double-double in start.
before the show could
several of the older tricks, but nev-
ertheless clicked. floor roll fin-
ish and high kicks by the fem were
the highlights.
A PATRICK (AGENCY)
MARSH
good will. He should mark this There’s no doubt as to Moron’s
picture for a return. It rates high ability to pull ’em in here, and not
Morgan's orchestra monologue VAUDEVILLE —ORCHESTRAS
was good for a load of laughs that
in entertainment. It goes into the a shadow as to his ability as an
honor ranks and this reviewer in.c. of the smoothest order. He followed and was topped off with WANTED
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Gene going into his familiar shuffle, ACTS SUITABLE FOR PICTURE HOUSE PRESENTATION
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NOV. 22, 1930 INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN PAGE FIVE

Announcing
the opening of a STUDIO of the DANCE
BY
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and the Mary Read Tiller girls are MILLION DOLLAR
neat in appearance and perform- LOS ANGELES
ance.
Hamer.
(Reviewed Nov. 15)
Three Jays, two boys and a pretty
fem, opened with last hoofing in
Song F. & M. Route List
WESTLAKE neat routines. These clever k.ds set
LOS ANGELES
(Reviewed Nov. 14th)
a good tempo for the show. Le
France and Garnett score in black-
Leaders Following the Fanchon and Marco
is
Ideas route schedule, with the opening
dates, all oi the current month, in paren-
JOPLIN
Gillioz
(23-25)
Theatre
Dion Romandy, orchestra leader face and high-yellow with patter thesis beside the name of the town:
“Gobs of Joy” Idea
Pat West Three Jolly Tars
and m,c„ gets the stage show off to and songs, including a topical pro- PASADENA (20-16) Scotty Weston
a good start with a pop number by hibition number. Showing them- Colorado Theatre Dolly Kramer
“Three Little Words” moved into Mary Treen
the band, with Romandy doing a selves up as white periormers earns the ace spot with retailers and job-
“Serenades** Idea Wanda Allen
(Staged by Gae Foster) Moore & Moore
neat violin solo. them an encore. Everett
Curtis Cooley
bers this week, with the undisputed Sanderson Co. The Romeros Johnny Jones
Flobelle and Charlie have possi- Frank toster’s Animal Circus of Sunkist Beauties &
lead over “If I Could Be with You” Rena Rathhurn Ken Gatewood
bilities in their acrobatic and Apache dogs and monkeys makes a good SAN BERNARDINO (20-26) Doyle Quadruplets
and “Moonlight on the Colorado" California Theatre ST. LOUIS (19-25)
adagios. Vocal harmonies offered showing. The sensational dive of a “The Dance" Idea
tied for deuce spot. Fox Theatre
by two pretty Gay Sisters are well monkey from the flies into the single Witmark’s new tune “I’m Alone Fay (Staged by LeRoy Prinz) “Busy Bee” Idea
chosen for exhibit of their talents. outstretched hand of the trainer Because I Love You” is showing up,
Adler Ted Bradford Liana Galen Cooper & Orren
Richard Wally shows really neat landed solidly with the house. Sunkist Beauties Paul Howard
together with Berl n’s new trot “The LOS ANGELES (16-20) Terry Green Phil Arnold
juggling that brings applause. Wilson and Beers, red nosed Loews State Theatre
Little Things in Life.” MILWAUKEE (21-27)
Vincent Silk’s impersonation of a comic and fem, scored heavily with "Moonlight" Revels Wisconsin Theatre
Sales are still under par with the (Staged by Larry Ceballos
southern preacher is ripe with good comedy chatter, clowning to good “Modes of Hollywood”
line up as follows: Three Melvin Brothers Arnold Grazer Sylvia Shore and Helen Moore
gags. The boy is clever. Le Grohs, advantage through two songs: "Al. George Broadhurst
two men and a woman, put over re- the World is Waiting for the Sun- LOS ANGELES Sunkist Ensemble
Haline Francis
Harry Smirl
Danny Joy
12 Unison Steppers
markable contortions with easy style rise” and “Glad Rag Doll,” and 1. “Three Little Words,” Harms.
and assurance of seasoned perform- clicking again with some nifty piano 2. “Moonlight on the Colorado,”
Shapiro, Bernstein, “If I Could Be The inimitable Warner Bros, featured player
comics from the man.
ers.
A novel band arrangement of Two good looking boys, Ed and
“Anchors Aweigh” served as clos- Stan, get a hand on their strong
with You,” Remick.
3. “It Must Be True,” Waggner.
LOTTIE LODER
ing number, highlighted by a comic arm acrobatics in' the closing spot, 4. “Beyond the Blue Horizon,” NOW FEATURED IN
violin solo and sailor’s hornpipe by and round out a sure-fire bill. Famous.
Fanchon and Marco’s ‘Seasons” Idea —en tour

members of the band. Picture was “Monte Carlo.” 5. “Here Comes the Sun,” Rob-
SAN DIEGO (16-20) DETROIT
Picture was Clara Bow in “Her Vi. bins.
Fox Theatre
(21-27)

Wedding Night.’’ 6. “I Still Get a Thrill,” Davis "Society Circus'* Idea

Fox Theatre
Vi. PARAMOUNT Coots and Engle.
7. “My Baby Just Cares for Me,”
“Seasons” Idea
(Staged by Gae Foster)
“Green Devil” Idea
Peg Leg Bates
SAN FRANCISCO Tabor & Greene Harris Twins Miles & Kover co-featured with
HIPPODROME THEATRE (Reviewed Nov. 15)
Donaldson.
Be Blue,’ ’Feist.
Betty Mooney Woodings Ponies
.
Harvey Karels
Bobby Gilbert
Rita Lane
LOS ANGELES First of the eastern units to play 9.
8. “I’ll
“You Are the Melody,” De
Sunkist Beauties
HOLLYWOOD (20-26) Mel El wood
(Reviewed Nov. 12) the coast after having been jerked Pantages Theatre
Sylva Brown, Henderson. "Espanola” Idea SPRINGFIELD, MASS. (21-27)
Marie Le Fors, opened show, of- out a year ago, this Publix “High 10. “I’m Yours,” Famous; “By (Staged by LeRoy Prinz) Palace Theatre
fering some contortion and novelty Speed” unit surpassed recent coast All the Stars Above You,” Shapiro, John and Harriet Griffith
tricks on the webb. Harrison and productions, but still left much to Bernstein. —presenting—
Mayo Suzanne Caruso Buddy Howe
“Victor Herbert” Idea
Walter Powell
Francis, two men in one, put over be desired when it came to fresh- Electric Duo
some clever old time hoofing. These ness of costume and spontaneity of
SAN FRANCISCO Daisy, The Wonder Horse Victor Herbert Quartette
two old timers including George 1. “Three Little Words,” Harms. Harry Vernon
Abbey Green
May Packer
acts. Sunkist Beauties WORCESTER (21-27)
2. “I Still Get a Thrill,” Davis, LONG BEACH
Harrison, past 70, can still show the Featured were Maude Hilton and (20-23)
Palace Theatre
young ones some Mildred Garron, Coots and Engel. West Coast Theatre
nifty stepping. in a fast moving (Staged by Larry Ceballos) “Idea Blue””
Clicked nicely. routine of rough gags.
3. “I’m Yours,” Famous. in
Paul and Frank Melino & Co. Ada Broadbent Renoff & Renova co* featured with
Frondi and Nelita, man and wo- Ferrall in some okay hoofing; tht 4. “Here Comes the Sun,” Rob- Lotti Loder Ted Ledford Mitzi Mayfair
man, offered a good routine of high Campus Four in regulation male bins. Mack Bissett Dancers t
Bob Brandies Webster & Marino
class songs. Phil Furman put over quartette work, and the Fred Evans'
5. “Kiss Waltz,” Witmark.
6. “If I Could Be with You,”
songs and talk in great style. Good girls in satisfactory line routines,
appearance
plenty.
and personality in marred only by evident tiredness oi
girls.
Remick.
__
7. “Moonlight on the Colorado,” CARLA TORNEY DANCERS Featured In
Oscar and King, man and woman Shapiro, Bernstein.
Tim Crawford was at the organ Fanchon and Marco's “On the Set” and Way Back When” Ideas
offered Swede comedy. Covington for his usual solo. Emil Surmer and 8. “Body and Soul.”
9. "I’ll Be Blue,” Feist
Birds, one man with trick parrots, Paramounteers were in the pit. Pic- FRESNO (20-22) HARTFORD (21-27)
10. “Don’t Tell Her,” De Sylva.
work fast and entertaining. ture was George Bancroft in Par’s Wilson Theatre Capitol Theatre
Picture was “Soldiers and Wo- “Derelict.” Business better than NORTHWEST “Way Back When” Idea
(Staged by LeRoy Prinz)
“Cadets Idea”
men.” during the past few weeks. 1. “Three Little Words,” Harms. Born & Lawrence Miles Sisters
Three Bennett Brothers Rognan & Trigger
Bob. Bock. 2. “Kiss Waltz,” Witmark. Emperors of Harmony Mable & Marcia Johnny Dunn
3. “Just a Little Closer,” Rob- Hy Meyer Madeline Du VaJ
FOX EL CAPITAN bins. Carla Tomey Dancers NEW HAVEN (21-27)
RIVOLI THEATRE “What’s the Use,” Feist.
SAN JOSE (23-26) Palace Theatre
SAN FRANCISCO *
DENVER, COLO.
4. California Theatre “Country Club”
(Reviewed Nov. 16) 5. “Go Home and Tell Your “Way Back When” Idea Leonora Cori Master & Grayce
Nov. 15 th Mother,” Robbins. Cast same as above Ray Samuels Louise & Mitchell
Peggy O’Neill stage show again “Oh Henry,” offered by Rivoli “Here Comes the Sun,” Rob- SAN FRANCISCO (21-27)
featured Jack Souders as temporary
6.
Fox Theatre BRIDEGPORT (21-27)
Players this week, proved to be bins. "Enchanted Garden** Idea Palace Theatre
m.c. during absence of Jay Brower. highly entertaining. 7. “Little White Lies,” Donald- (Staged by Larry Ceballos) “Hollywood Collegians” Idea
Souders had two band numbers, in- Betty Keating, a newcomer son. Jue Fong The Meyakas Hollywood Collegians
cluding “Light Cavalry” and a hot among the Sana mi &
Co. Tut Mace Dorothy Crooker
principals, handled her 8. “I’m Yours,” Famous. Jack Lester Sensational Togo Guy Buck
and snappy one, “Ding Dong part in fine style. Girl has
looks, 9. “I Still Get a Thrill,” Engel. Sunkist Beauties
Daddy,” which featured Bob Kimic. ability and a sweet voice, and re- 10. “Walkin’ in the Rain,” Sant- OAKLAND (21-27) BROOKLYN (21-27)
George Munson, Warren Lewis, ( Continued on Page 7) ley.
Oakland Theatre Fox Theatre
Henry Buettner, Harry Cohen and A F. & N. “Idea" “Seing Double” Idea
Presenting C. & C. Stroud Twins
Souders, singing, dancing and hot Official U. S. Indian Reservation Band Connor Twins co-featured with
tromboning it. with Chief Shunatona Miller Twins
Remainder of show had Pasquali Brengk’s Golden Horse
Bella Donna
—
The Twins Elea, Clute, St. John,
Holay, Holly, Parker, Maltby
Falla,

Brothers in fast acrobatic and bal-

ancing routine, Paul Gordon in com-
edy novelty cycle work, Parish and
Thompson, mixed colored duo
hot hoofers, and Joe O’Leary vo-
of TOOTS NOVELLE
Featured In Fanchan and Marco's “American Beauty” Idea
calizing “Crying Myself to Sleep.”
Sweet 16 Sweethearts had a brace SALEM (22-23) NEW YORK CITY (21-24)
of routines, with Velma Berry and Capitol Theatre
Academy Theatre
Dorothy Alvis taking leads in two “Doll Follies” Idea
“Romance” Idea
(Staged by Gae Foster)
of them. & Mack
Les Klicks LaSalle Castleton & Mack Myrtle Gordon
Mel Hertz officiated at the Wur- Ramon & Virginia Flo & Ollie Walters
litzer for another of his community Bebe Sherman Roy Loomis Dancers Robert Cloy Mary Price
sings. Metro’s “Doughboys" and a PORTLAND (20-26) Three Bricktops
Broadway Theatre
travelog, “At the Bottom of the “Fountain of Youth” Idea NEW YORK CITY (25-27)
World” held the screen. (Staged by Larry Ceballos) Audobon Theatre
....Hal. Lottie Mayer Barton & Young
Frank Stever “Romance”
Bob & Jack Crosbv Ed Cheney Same cast as above
SEATTLE (20-26) PHILADELPHIA (21-27)
Fifth Ave. Theatre Fox Theatre
FOREVER FREE FROM Rose Valyda
“On the Set” Idea
Marion Bellett
“Rose Garden” Idea
Red Donahue & Uno
UNSIGHTLY HAIR Delara & Lolita
Gil Lamb
Brown & Willa
Harold Stanton Rio & Lunny
Three Jacks and One Queen
Carla Torney Dancers
A few pleasant RAY-O treat- YAKIMA (22-23) WASHINGTON (21-27)
Capitol Theatre Fox Theatre
ments removes superfluous “American Beauty” Tdea “Smiles” Idea
hair permanently. Miss Universe and the 8 Galveston McGarth &
Deeds Eva Mandell
Beauty Winners Seymour & Corncob
No sensation whatever in the treat- Eddie Hanley & Co Huff & Huff Dorothy Neville Dave Lc Winter
Toots No'’**'»- Sunkist Beauties % ATLANTA (22-28)
ment and the hair will never return. BUTTE (21-23) Fox Theatre
Write for booklet or come in for free Fox Theatre “City Service” Idea
and confidential consultation, "Rhythm-a-tic” Idea Shapiro &
O’Malley co-featured with
Seb Meza
Harry Kahne Georgia Lane Dancers Laddie La Monte George Jage
Ray-O System Lloyd & Brice Jean McDonald Frank Sterling

BEERY AT WORK
802 Anglo-Banlc Bldg. KING EDITS VENGEANCE
Louis King, Columbia director, Wallace Beery has returned to
830 Market Phone SUtter 4714 has completed editorial supervis- MGM following a vacation hunting
SAN FRANCISCO ion of the screen play and dialogue trip, and is preparing for his farth-
of “Vengeance.” coming role in “The Secret Sex.”
 PAGE SIX INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN NOV. 22, 1930

With
S. F. Radio Notes TUNING UP Billy Hamer
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 20.— Christmas is coming, and as usual is taking its first toll from the
That the public wants something profits of the music and entertainment world, finding music sales at the
Published Every Saturday more than the generally overworkeu lowest ebb of the year, which is pretty low when one considers the
One Year - .... $4.00 Foreign $5.00
pop tunes is evidenced by letters usually disastrous vacation month of August. We find songs rising and
received by Mahlon Merrick, con- falling over night, a hit one week and a dismal “flop” the next. Answer
Advertising Rates on Application ductor of the Camel Pleasure Hour
over NBC.
—
Xmas, and how we all love it. Song promoters are working harder
In response to these than ever to get their share of music sales, which Santa holds in his
Established 1924 requests Merrick is including some bag o’ this and that. We feel for the boys and sincerely hope their New
As weekly publication: Entered as Second Class Matter, April 29,
a of the better known
heavier num- York bosses feel likewise.
1927, at the Post Office at Los Angeles, California, under the Act of bers in his program with a highly
* * * As usual, every one is making
March 3, 1879. satisfactory result already notice- tracks for Jack Stern’s office upon
able. Some the sweetest trumpet
of
* * «
announcement of a new Berlin num-
tones in these parts are sent forth
Published by from the lips of Manuel Contreras,
ber. This time it’s “The Little
Inside Facts Publishing Company, In addition to his work with the Things In Life,” a trot that looks
Inc. of the Colorado theatre orchestra in
Westerners, male quartet, Roy Sut- asgood as anything Irving ever did,
800-801 Warner Bros. Downtown Bldg., Los Angeles, Calif. Pasadena. His rendition of “Pale
and ain’t dat sumpin?
Telephone TUcker 7832 terly isnow doing solo work over Moon” last week drew a big hand
KFRC. from even the notably “cold” Pasa-
JACK JOSEPHS President and Editor * * *
dena audience.
ARTHUR WM. GREEN Vice Pres, and Counsel * * *
JEAN ARMAND General Manager KROW in Oakland has installed

Vol. XII Saturday, November 22, 1930 No. 21

1
—
newtransmitter at Richmond and
celebrating the occasion, station
Walked into Robbins’ office the
other day and would have sworn we
had pulled a “Rip Van Winkle” to
S. F. MUSIC
tayed on the air ail night during
.he initial day.
wake up on Xmas morn, only to By HAROLD BOCK
learn that it was Helen Zierhart’s
LEGIT OUT OF TUNE birthday. Such popularity must be
Some legit players fail to appreciate opportunities. In deserved 1

Federal Radio Commission has * * * SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 20.—

Hollywood, the other night, one group of legit artists spenl ^ranted temporary licenses to oper-
ite until January 31 to KQW, San
a noticeable part of the time on stage, kidding among them
Jose; KRE, Berkeley; KVL, Seat-
selves, getting out of character and otherwise behaving lik(
le; KFPY, Spokane. Deviation
closing night. An impression was created like that of charity rom assigned frequencies and fail-
players, or high school kids, who knew their roles and wen ire to announce call letters or the
ase of phonograph records were
out for a good time. Charlotte Greenwood is a notable exam
he causes of the commission’s re-
pie for stage knowledge. There is a woman, who wouldn’t get primand.
out of character, regardless of who or what is going on, while * * »
she’s at work.
ACQUIRE LONG TITLE PRATT WITH TIBBETT
“Chillren of the Streets," by Rob- Purnell Pratt has been cast foi
ert Molton, has been acquired by “Podman,” "The Southerner” at
RKO Radio Pictures. M-G-M studios.
ties.
Gladys Cross, hostess at NBC, tunes on the pop horizon is "Good
vill be married on November 26 to
Cenneth Vaughn, business man, and Coots and Engle, controlled by tra to go to the Paramount stage
vill retire from broadcasting activi-
Lee Searight and orchestra opened
Another local favorite has rejoin-
ed the pluggers’ fold. Tubby Gar- Armistice night at the Athens Club,
in Oakland, succeeding Lynn Prior.
ron has taken over this territory for
In addition to Searight, who is
Red Star Music Co.
pianist and director, members of
Joe Fader directs the Patrick and
the group are Thayer Kinkel trum-
Marsh orchestra that is the feature
of the Violet Ray Music Box over
pet; Bob Harrison and Herbert
Geisel, taxes; Fred Herbert, banjo;
the stations of N.B.C.
John Beswick, drums; Gene Eng-
* * *
lander, violin and string bass.
One of the most promising new * * *
Harold Harris left the Sax chair
Evenin,’ ” a publication of Davis, in Jack Sprigg’s Orpheum orches-
Feist, represented locally by Harry band. West Gilland has taken the
Coe. RKO job.

Eddie Harkness
New
is
Columbia Theatre
another of the well known celebrities who
San Francisco
features the following
L.
Writer of
WOLFE GILBERT
“RAMONA”, “JEANN1NE”
Robbin’s hits nightly
and 100 Other Hits
“Go Home and Tell Your Mother,” “Here Comes the Now
Sun,” “Just a Little Closer,” “You’re Simply Delish”
General Professional Manager
ROBBINS MUSIC CORP.
for
799 SEVENTH AVE. NEW YORK CITY

EDWARD Be MARKS
JESSE STAFFORD And Hit San Francisco
MUSIC COMPANY
PALACE HOTEL ORCHESTRA
Featuring Hi* and Gene Rote’* Song Hit, "Tonight” MR. GILBERT WILL PROMOTE THE SUCCESS OF THESE LATEST HITS

SOMETHING MISSING IN YOUR EYES

Fox-Trot by L. Wolfe Gilbert and Dave Dreyer

TED HENKELMUSICAL PRESENTATION

ON THE WINDING SANTA FE
Waltz by L. Wolfe Gilbert and Abel Baer
CONDUCTOR AND DIRECTOR
CAPITOL THEATRE THE LETTER THAT MADE ME CRY
Waltz by Jack Glogau and Eugene West
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Pit Orchestra of 30 Stage Band of 20 THE SONG OF THE RIVER
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1060 Folsom St San Francisco .... MR. GILBERT WRITES:

JACK SPRIGG MUSICAL DIRECTOR

Edward B. Marks Music Co.,
223-225 West 46th Street, New York
Dear Sirs:
City.

It is a great pleasure for me myself once more with a firm of your

to associate
R-K-O ORPHEUM SAN FRANCISCO standing as staff writer and General Professional Manager. It will be my earnest
endeavor to give you another cycle of popular hits equal if not superior to those already
in your catalog, written during our former association and including such inter-
national record-breaking sellers as "My Little Dream Girl,” “My Sweet Adair,” “Shades

WILL PRIOR MUSICAL DIRECTOR

of Night,” “LUy of the Valley,” “My Own Iona,” and others just as famous.
I am not only happy to be once more under the executive direction of Mr. E. B.,
but also to work shoulder to shoulder with your picked well-rounded organization
including Messrs. Max B., Mitch B. and Herbert E. Marks, as well as Bill Wiemann,
1187 South Rodeo Drive Los Angeles OXford 6571 Paul Klepper, Miss Fritzi Jacoby, Simon Sheffler, George Adams, Miss Mildred Bergin
and others in charge of the various departments of your business.
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co-operation, we cannot miss.
HARVEY VALUE Very cordially yours,

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KARELSSCHOOL OF DANCING
Blvd. OR. 2688
(Signed) L. WOLFE GILGERT.

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NOV. 22, 1930 INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN PAGE SEVEN
"I’ll Be Blue Thinking of You” by

SAN FRANCISCO
HAROLD J. BOCK, Manager, Phone DOuglas 2213
Vaude and
Presentations
the band. McCune Sister’s blue
harmonies and hot dancing clicked
with the crowd. Ed Kube, acrobatic
dancer, put across two tricky num-
KRESS BLDG., 935 MARKET ST., Office Suite 504 bers with plenty of snap and got a
great big hand.
(Continued from Page 5)
Arch Woody whamed ’em with a
b'g personality and line of chatter.
ceived a nice hand for her rendition
of “Maybe”.
He can get mighty sweet music out
FILMS WEAK; Market St. STAGE PULLS Pose number, with Eddie Page
singing “I’m Yours,” went over big.
of a cigar box, saw, and a baby
broom, and how he makes those in-
struments talk.
Principals handle their parts O. K.,
hings moving along in a swift man-
Esther Campbell’s whistling nov-
GROSSES LOW Gleanings IN BAY CITY er, with laughs comign fast and
furious.
ng especially well received.
Selamanoff and White Trio pull-
elty was good. “Gianina Mia” be-

Fanchon Milton gave them a nice

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 20.— SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 20.— song, but her usual hoofing was ed off a burlesque adagio with all
Starting out with a nice attendance missed. the tricks on the calendar, in great
Holding over of two pictures and Dick Parks’ colored walkathon at
and building up throughout the style. Those boys can dance and
opening of three weak ones National Hall ... 14 couples tread- Fearless Four went over big with
brought down the general average ing the boards ... a crash of hot week Irving Ackerman’s and Dick several good harmony numbers. clown with the best. Dion Ro-
of local picture houses for the past music and they snap into a char- Marshall’s idea of low priced drama Buster Graves was called back for mandy’s band closed .with "Light
week. Second week of “Min and acteristic dusky strut it’s a show . . .
seems to have caught on at the his splendid vocalization of “Sing Cavalry Overature,” a good change
Bill” at Loew’s Warfield found in itself Bob and Mrs. Olsen . . .
Tivoli where “Ladies of the Even- You Sinners” and “Moaning Low.” from the usual pop number.
ing” opened last Wednesday night. A nifty eccentric dance by Tony Picture was “Those Three French
that house with what was still the there incognito A1 Sather drops . . .

While not large, the initial gross, Yale ending their Frolic. Girls.”
most satisfactory intake of the in for a brief peek Goodwin . . .

town, while Orpheum with “Cat Goldie also George Sperry . . .

$5000, was quite comfortable and Dusty. Vi.
Creeps,” St. Francis, with “Truth working the remote control system. indicates a number of customers
About Youth” and Fox with "Re- Re-opening of Tivoli was a big have attended the show at a 75 cent FOX OAKLAND “LADIES OF THE
top
mote Control” were not raising social event with Irv Ackerman . . .
tariff. “Ladies” holds on for a
second week to be followed by a
OAKLAND EVENING”
the roof with cheers. and Dick Marshall as hosts . . . (Reviewed Nov. 18) TIVOLI, S. F.
“Min and Bill,” after a record- among first nighters being Louie stock production of “Front Page.”
Record breaking capacity busi- (Reviewed Nov. 12)
breaking initial seven days, held Macloon, Sid Goldtree, Helen Wills, Mrs. Pat Campbell opened Sun-
ness at this ace cinema palace with
up nicely and drew around $25,000, Alex McCausland, Frederick Pymm, day night at the Columbia in Ibsen’s Dick Marshall assembled a pip
Metro’s “Min and Bill” the rea-
staying on for still longer. Cali- Dutch Reimer, Henry Pincus, Lew “Ghosts” and play drew a lot of son. of a stock crew for this initial
broad-A trade but not too much
On a generally ordinary Tues show. Despite one or two minor
fornia had Harold Lloyd in “Feet Serbin, Paul Bissinger who, by . . . day night, the lobby was jammed
First” for a second week and did the way, has dropped out of show cash. mechanical difficulties, show ran off
with customers and a healthy hold-
but $12,000, while “Lincoln” with business since his “Hi There” went Second week of Lillian Albert- out smoothly and was exceptionally
waited outside.
Walter Huston is now in and do- phfft son’s “Paris in Spring” at the Cur- well received. Walter B.
Mike Rosenberg, Walter
. . . Ably supporting the screen fea- Gilbert
ing well. ran did about $14,000 and continues. staged and directed, handling his
Barusch, Bill Abrams, Frank Hill, ture, was another of the recently
Universal’s “Cat Creeps” (better George Warren, Fred Johnson, Duffy fared better than usual, inaugurated cast with remarkable ease.
production overtures
known as “Cat and Canary”) did third week of “Stepping Sisters” at Cast honors were pretty evenly
Lloyd Thompson, Sam Harris, the Alcazar indicating still another
directed by Hermie King. Musical
divided between Jo Wallace and
a mediocre $7500 for the Orpheum Harry Bush, Leonard Levinson . . . comedy selections, old and new.
which gets Columbia's “Tol’able pickup in business over the first and Jeanne Kent, portrayers of the two
and enough others to pack the used. Played up, were the string
David” on Saturday for an expect- second weeks. Figure was $6500, and brass leading fern roles. Miss Wallace
house. sections and p)d O’Mai
very satisfactory. President with ’ey in an xylophone •rave to her characterization of
Kay
ed run. Publix’s St. Francis did Tommy
Harris is very much that
second week of Fred Pymm and solo. Billv
Beatty, a sincerity and shading of
$7000 on “Truth About Youth,” way about a little girl named Ann Knox was at the c-gan. Offering
while Fox with “Remote Control” “Dracula” got $7200 and that, too merit, while the numerous punch
. looks very serious
. . Lilli . . crught on.
;s very good.
.

and Walt Roesner in concert
grabbed off about $35,000, not av-
erage. “Just Imagine” is current,
with El Brendel in person the
opening day.
Paramount with Bancroft in Westerners rehearsing
“Derelict” and first New York doing a mighty fine joba of
stage show drew $18,500, best in Larry
weeks. “Tom Sawyer” is now in.
Embassy at the bottom of the
thermometer with a forced week
Charlotte Greenwood lines of Dot Miller aided Miss
Segrena, star of “Paris in Spring” Stage show was Fanchon and
in “Parlor, Bedroom and Bath” Kent considerably. Earl Lee and
is the wife of Everett Marshall. Marco's “Doll Follies,” which wa'
underlined to follow “Dracula” in A. S. Byron as two rubes from the
Metropolitan opera luminary and almost entirely dancing. In the
about two more weeks. “idea” were LaSalle and Mack
country, walked off with the com-
feature of “Dixiana” . . . Jack J.
“Apple Cart” opens Monday night -omedy acros; edy honors in one brief scene.
Gross is very near sighted the Les Klincks, with
at the Geary, now dark, for two Irving Mitchell
. . .
his illuminated marionettes; Bebc did the part of
tune and
it
weeks. Sid Goldtree’s production Gherman,
vocalist; Ramon and Jerry Strong, an artist, and cud it
. . .
of “Ex-Mistress’ is rolling merrily
Virginia, dance team, and Roy
well. His pals were Charles Bart-
Yoell claims the mint is the
only place making money.
along at the Green Street.
Loomis dancers. lett and Earl Dwire, and both were
Boswell Sisters meeting the folks
RED
— Bock. satisfactory. Remainder of
cluded Allan Ryan, Florence Grim-
cast in-

of “Life of the Party” following a

in his Camel Hour orchestra,
. . .
IN LONG RUN “s, Barlowe Borland and Segna
veiy poor second week.
Mahlon Merrick has one of the best SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 20.— CAPITOL Potter.
musical organizations on the ether Clyde “Red” Lockwood and his or- SAN FRANCISCO Herb Meyerinck provided entre’
waves Walt Roesner is a crank chestra are hanging up a long run (Reviewed Nov. 15)
IRONS PUT PIERCE act entertainment with a
. . .
group of
at bridge . while Joe Sinai is a record at Topsy’s Roost, this city’s Almost a completely new musical
. .
lineui numbers.
INTO CAPITOL SHOW cinch to double the bidder in spades. largest night clubs, where they have of principals in Warren Irons — Bock.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 20.— been featured for about two years. crew of burlesouers including j

Warren B. Irons, Irons and Members of the group are Frank pair of comics, Frank O'Neill am
RKO GOLDEN GATE
tClammage, arrived here this week WHITMER GOES TO Lockwood, drums; George Meyers,
Jack Grecnman; June Rhodes SAN FRANCISCO
to look over his troupe at the Cap-
itol and to confer with Manager
HOUSE AT FRESNO reeds; Lloyd Webb, bass; Charlie
good straight and specialty worn
Ballou, banjo; Harry Miles, banjo; in; Myers and Verdon, harmom
(Reviewed Nov. 13)
and Red himself as sax and direc- team, with Miss Myers primaim Night frolic, playing to capacity
John Goldsmith. SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 20.— tor.
While here Irons effected several Closing recently as m.c. at the and a hot dancer. Peggy H ll : house, started off by Claude Sweet-
local Tames Yoman, Harrv Kelly en’s RKOlians, featuring Walt Sul-
changes. Harry Kelly leaves the Paramount, Ken Whitmer has
Irons company as character and signed by Fanchon
and Marco and
been ORPH LINE-UP George Grafe, Millie Pedro am
other favorites continue.
livan in another dialect characteriza-
tion. Plenty good.
straight man.
ceeds.
Freddie Pierce suc- opened this week as m.c.
at the Fox OAKLAND, Nov. 2 0. — Nick O’Neill and Greenman caught on Bill was not quite up to snuff,
California, San Jose, batting for Sturiale’s newly organized RKOli- •with a lot, of comedy material tha leaving considerable to be desired
Silent pictures being used as fillers Jack Souders ans at the local Orpheum are Max
in the latter’s absence. gave each plentv of opportunity t( when it came to a big punch. Joe
at the house, may be junked in favor From San Jose, Whitmer trans- Firestone, violin, assistant director;
of talkies.
do his best stuff, while Grafe pu Marks carried off top honors.
It is possible that open- fers to the Jack Scott, piano; Mickey Lazarus.
Fox Wilson, Fresno, oyer the vocal solos assigned k Whams away with every ounce of
ing day for the theatre may he set where he will Lindsey Roberts, saxes; Charles
hold down the head him. In a strip number, Peggv Hi! energy to show stopping results,
back from Thursday to Sunday. man’s job. Weiner, Ellis Kimball, trumpets: was the hit of the show so far a aided by Mae Leonard, Eddie Ryan
Bob Misner, trombone; Jack Dow- ’he stage were concerned, draw and Leo Fellows.
SELLS HER SONGS BETH BERI SAILS ney, drums; Bill Sewell, bass, and :
ng down a flock of encores. Jame Remaining three acts didn’t qu te :

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 20.— Sturiale, director. Yoman produced and d d stra gh balance up the scales. Vercell Sis-
Kamie Belfils, young song author- OAKLAND, Nov. 20. — Mrs. in this show, while Lillian Hun
: :

ters, pair of
Mark Hanna, known plenty neat looking
ess, has sold two of her numbers, professional- SOLDIERS SEE KIDS was responsible for the chorus of gals, had a dance act that was more
one “Dreamy Rocky ly as Beth Beri, has sailed on the
Mountain SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 20- r
ei ings. or less highlighted by the six male
Moon,” to Feist; the other, “Where President Polk for Shanghai where
AI Beatty’s orchestra held fort!
Are You Now” she will join her husband who is Pearl Hickman, head of the local
to Sherman, Clay.
hoofers. Bert Rome and Henry
far western representative for Par-
and Oakland dance studios bearing n the pit, providing more that :
Dunn harmonized on three songs
her name, presented about 100 of okay musical support. and a parody on “Rigoletto.” Archie
WITH COLUMBIA amount.
her pupils in a benefit performance Rube. — and Gertie Falls opened with a
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 20.— last Tuesday night for ailing sold- knockabout routine of acrobatic
Hugo Strickland, former Tiffany STOCK REORGANIZES
iers at the Presidio. WESTLAKE work and pratt falls, most of which
exchange manager, has joined the T.OS ANGFLES
sales force of Columbia Pictures,
OAKLAND, Now. 20. George
Ebey and Ed Hogarty will darken (Reviewed Nov. 16)
— MILLER DOUBLING
they did about five years ago.
Screen features included “East Is
handling the San Joaquin territory. West”
the Fulton for two weeks beginning SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 20.— Things got going with Dion Ro-
December 6, when they will re- Herman Miller’s concert orchestra mandy, leader and m.c., offering Bock.
VERY SPECIAL organize the stock company in is now at Clinton’s
Powell street
time for a Christmas day re-open- cafeteria and broadcasts
ing.
over KYA O’CONNOR, HISTORIAN
by remote control.
Johnny O'Connor, magazine and Harriet Qeorge
trade paper exec,
SURVIVOR SOUGHT is paying a brief
STUDIO
of
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 20.—
visit to this end
O’Connor now
planning to write
Negotiations are under way be- the history of “Variety,” he says,
is
of the country.
Will Wed Tectd
DANCING tween several competing theatres for a prominent eastern popular SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 20.—
and backers of Jorgen M. Grevc mag, as soon as he returns to the Despite
577 Geary St. San Francisco their best efforts to keep
Franklin 2562
seaman and sole survivor of the East. For many years, he was a the affair
a secret, Phil Tead and
recent Brooklyn sinking in which big feature on "Variety’s” staff.
Harriett George were discovered
Acrobatic, Stage, Tap, Rhythm, 18 men lost their lives. Greve has
Ballet and Ballroom Dancing making application for a marriage
been front paged since his rescue license at San Rafael Monday. Miss
ROUTINES FOR THEATRICAL last week and was
from the
just released STAR OF SCOTLAND George is playmg in “Dracula” for
PEOPLE
Private Lessons by Appointment
hospital.
DRAWS MOVIEDOM Duffy at the President, and Tead,
musical comedy comedian, came up
CASHIN AT PEKIN Movie folk
are flocking to Cap- from Hollywood to join
her.
Children’s Classes Saturday at 1
Young People’s Classes, Eves.,
OAKLAND. Nov. 20.— Leo tain Arnold's boat “Star of Scot-
’and” located off Ocean Park. The
Guaranteed 8 to II.
Cashin
Cafe.
is now m.c. at the Pekin
He was formerly at the Man- -hip is comparatively new, and in
IN SHIFT FILM ROW
Permanent Wave darin, San Francisco. first-class shape, it’s santiarv condi-
FRANCISCO, SAN
Nov. 20.—
Consolidation of the Warner and
A Wave you can care (or yourself. ‘ions surpassing most of the local
First National distribution head-
fi'hing boats. Besides excellent
Only at Mode-
art ia this ex-
clusive
obtainable.
wave
A $ 9-50 HIRSCH - ARNOLD fishing, there is good food at rea-
quarters here has eliminated Morgan
'onable prices, dancing, and cabins Walsh as local manager of W.B.
for those desiring over-night stays with Charles Muehlman, First Na-
bargain
no
offer
woman can Complete
created and costumed
BALLET MISTRESSES The boat has an interesting history tional chief, handling both jobs.
a f fo r d to dance all numbers now en tour Fox Circuit with First National exchange has moved
according to the log books of the
sutterV M -*
miss. 20 years’ Including shampoo 4b
Small additional STT»mO_S4S merry owner, to the former Warner offices on
e x p e r le nee, act* Captain Arnold.
and remember charge for long hair, Golden Gate avenue.
there is no substitute for experience.
Mareel Wave* 75c. Medicated Shampoo,
including finger wave. SI.
MURPHY FOR ‘CART’ ORGANIST TO MANAGE
SAN FRANCISCO,
MODE ART
Permanent Wave Studio
Miles Murphv
Nov. 20- Cy Graves, former organist at
here as advance Alhambra
is
man for “Apple Cart,” whieh opens has been intheatre, Sacramento, who
Los Angeles for some
1007 Market 2nd next week at the Geary. House is months as song
Floor
St., at Sixth. Entire
Telephone HEmlock 6873 THE HOME OF ALL THEATRICAL PEOPLE no longer u^der Curran and Belas- on and Marco Ideas,
writer for Fanch-
Open 9 to 9 with or without appt. PLAYING SAN FRANCISCO and to score
co banner, that pair having dropped Snooky”
SPEC,AI RATES TO PROFESSIONALS comedies for distribu-
SAN FRANCISCO JACK WOLFENDEN.
-
it several weeks ago. C. and B. cur- tion, has returned to the same
Prop. FRANK RATCHFORD, Manager rently operates only the Curran hou-e as assistant manager and
here. publicity director.
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HOME AGAIN!

Following a successful

TWO YEAR
Engagement as

MUSICAL DIRECTOR
of the

STATE THEATRE
Sydney, Australia

Best Wishes
to all my friends Headquarters:

here and in INSIDE FACTS

Los Angeles
Australia.
Scanned from the collection of

Karl Thiede

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Media History Digital Library
www.mediahistoryproj ect.org