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Vol. XI Entered as Seconi Class Matter, April 29, 1927, at Post- Published Every Saturday at 800-801 Warner Bros. Down- office, Los Angeles, Calif., Saturday, February 8, 1930 under Act of March 3, 1879. town Building, 401 West Seventh St., Los Angelos, Calif. Now 6

BOB HAMILTON PREMIER ORGANIST RKO Orpheum Theatre Los Angeles 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

is thought in Hollywood, but not A matter which given some 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. the influx of to pic- And, with continuing so many new people 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 ABE SUCCESSFUL The theme is none other than that of voice sex appeal. dotted line binding them to an agent’s contract. 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 of a warning that good agents cannot do a person a world 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. at least one respect this week. Ramon Novarro, a hated Bonapartist, has a golden tenor The average person entering pictures deludes himself with which makes a noble lady of the Ancien Regime overcome all That is as regards the standardiza- the idea that “even if the agent doesn’t do me any good, he her scruples of the sans culotte and at last sink into his arms tion of wide film. Word was that can’t do me any more harm than taking away ten per cent of lovingly. That’s “Devil Care.” the big producers were practically May my earnings.” Maurice Chevalier has such a potent note in his voice that agreed to standardize the film, Nothing could be further from the truth. The poor or un- a queen has defied a nation in refusing marry, through conferences now negotiat- who whole to principled personal representative may cost his principal thou- cannot resist it, ing the various points involved. and Maurice becomes king consort. That’s sands of dollars in addition to the ten per cent fees. Parade.” The move would at least give the “Love Innumerable incidents are on the files of trade papers of out of three these pictures theatre owners a better choice of Two of are very good entertain- agents who have worked irreparable harm to their clients by ment, to-wit : product after they had gone to “The Rogue Song” and “The Love Parade,” and unconscionable or misguided activity. Some' agents, being “high the expense of equipping their the fact that they are here catagoried does not mean other- hat” or short of temper, will offend at moments which are wise. it is a to houses with what promises to be But warning Hollywood that the plot of the critical in an actors’ career. In one such instance, when the the necessary equipment for the Irresistible Voice is one which is already commencing to be person’s future hung in the balance, the agent, being asked next big innovation in picture used overtime, and a wise industry would restrict it to cease for some news, met the members of the press in haughty a making. where it will do the most good to their ablest singing stars. and uncongenial manner, and the paid-for work of a high- The word was that the pri?- Otherwise we are going to have another deluge of similarities, priced press agent was undone in the twinkling of an eye. unlike finally ducers, some of whom at least are not that which made many a movie patron, having Reviews, which might have been tempered with kindness, were, thus far against the whole matter seen several score slight variations of it, curse the day that instead, rather caustic further publicity concerning the actor ; of wide film, were getting to- “Broadway” was conceived. And college stories were given the was waste-basketed. And all because the agent happened to gether in a compromise" of the same treatment of being sent many times too many to the feel grouchy that particular morning. various new film widths and, when mill. There is another case even more flagrant. certain A woman manufacture in quantity lots got Of course, a scenario writer assigned to write about a golden Jiad just made a tremendous hit in a picture. Then she - was under way, would all be using the voice first thinks' of such a voice as proving irresistible to the negotiated for another picture, but she found no increase in same size. RKO and Fox are al- lady’s love. That’s a Hollywood natural which doubtlessly is salary offered her. turned 4 She would have down the offer had ready going into this species of hard to resist. It’s as obvious a way of selling great respect not her agent persuaded her that she would ruin her career by production, with others understood for the star’s voice to an audience as was Conan Doyle’s method so doing. She signed, and started herself on a down grade. to be ready to follow whenever of selling Sherlock Holmes’ keen mentality through the “ohs” Later she discovered that her agent had guaranteed to get her they deemed it advisable, all their and “ahs” of the somewhat dumb Dr. Watson. Humanity is for her old salary if the studio would let him also cast the equipment being practically ready. inclined to “oh” where others “oh” and to “ah” where others rfest^of the picture. Her career sacrificed was as bait for some Probably 70 mm “ah.” But before long, it looks like a good, bet now, every fat ten per cents for the agent. Present indications are that the second-rate singer in Hollywood will be given this plot as a Such examples could be given by the score, with the one standard width adopted will be vehicle, and then will come volleys of those unwelcome razz- moral outstanding—that selection of an agent is a most impor- the 70 mm. Reason for choice of ing laughs from the audience. It is a plot which should be tant matter, and one which should have the fullest investiga- the latter is that the film manu- handled as carefully as dynamite, and about as often. 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 mm size. The producers holding out RECORD FIGURES AND WEAR against shooting on wide film have deemed it a most inopportune, mo- FILL OUT SPACES FOR NEW ment from an exhibitors' view- point to levy other equipment B. 0. IN PICTURE HOUSE WEE taxes on them. With a majority of them still under heavy in- Picture house business was on - '$1500 ALL-TIME RECORD AT MAJESTIC creased expenditure for the talkie under average with a $16,- 000 week on First National’s equipment, it was felt the further the up-and-down during the week, burden would have a decided ten- some houses doing records and “Dark Streets,” having Jack Mul- All records for the past 25 years'* 'no indication, however, as most hall and Lila Lee heading the cast dency to drive many of them com- near records others the of the support comes from the and on of or ever since the Majestic theatre pletely out of business. However, a stereotyped underworld cop- sale of season tickets. shady side of house averages. and-crook film, was built, were broken last Sat- with some going ahead with the and the usual num- Lucille La Verne at the Vine The best figures were turned in ber of vaude acts. Rudy Vallee’s urday when “The New Moon” big film, it is felt that all will St. did $4700 for her first week of by M-G-M’s “The Rogue Song” Radio Pictures’ have to join the procession, pro- vehicle, “The played- to $66.75 better than the the return engagement of “Sun- at the Chinese; M-G-M’s “Anna Vagabond vided, of course, that the big pic- Lover,” is the next best Saturday the house ever had. Up.” The show is in for an- Christie” at the Criterion, and screen feature, tures hold up to the sensation to be followed by In order to get this money in it other week, after which will be Paramount’s. “Love Parade” at Columbia’s they are expected to make. “Wall Street,” with was necessary to take off the spot- presented “The Nut Farm” by the Paramount. Ralph Ince Bound to One Co. and Aileen Pringle. light men and put them back in John Brownell. Principal among those in the Norma So those who have the interests Talmadge’s first talkie, the booth, the orchestra was The Duffy houses did their us- not-so-good class were M-G-M’s made for indes heart insofar as U. A., was weak at the tunder the stage, extra of the at moved ual consistent business. The El popular priced run of “The Holly- United Artists Theatre, its * sec- they think it advisable to keep seats placed in the boxes, and Capitan drew $5700 for the clos- wood Revue” at Loew’s State; ond week bringing in in the exhibition end, are only a in front of the them chairs placed down ing week of “The Boomerang.” U. A.’s “New York Nights” at mediocre and it reported to be making strenuous $13,400, was taken aisles. The previous house record Mary Boland in “Ladies of the the United Artist, and First Na- out in this stanza to efforts at standardization to at make way was held by “The Desert Song,” Jury” is now current, opening to tional’s “Dark Streets” at the for “The Locked Door,” cur- least salvage for the exhibs the now also a Macloon-Albertson produc- splendid business. RKO Theatre. rent. costs which might otherwise tion. The last week gross amount- The President closed with “The Lawrence Tibbett’s voice con- The Warner Brothers mount up to many times the one houses ed to $19,500. Cat and the Canary,” the last tinued to pull them into the Chi- just about held to average, the cost if they attempt to equip for ,At the Mayan, the last week week getting $5400. Kolb and Dill nese at a great rate in the second downtown spot taking the various size films which are $17,500 of “Oh, Susanna” drew $12,000. in “Give and Take” are now in week of “The Rogue Song.” For with last now projected by the various the week of W. B.’s “Bambina” opened last Monday, and selling out for each per- a second week it was a record at companies. “Show of Shows,” and the Holly- another operetta with a big flash formance. $36,453, and looks set for many wood house drawing $14,000 on If standardization fails, and an ensemble. “It Pays to Advertise” is draw- a stanza yet to come. A stage the last five days of Marilyn Mil- exhib is forced to choose of the The first effort of the Civic ing well at the Hollywood Play- show featuring Abe Lyman’s band ler’s W. B. picture, “Sally.” Rich- many possible differing equipments, Repertory Theatre at the Holly- house, getting $5400 last week. has been installed at this house ard Barthelmess’ First National he would then virtually be bound wood Music Box, “And So To Frank Craven opens Feb. 23 in for the run of the picture. film, “Son of the Gods,” opened over to use the product of the Bed,” is being very favorably com- “Salt Water” at this house. Garbo Goes Big at the downtown house with company sponsoring that form of a mented upon as a praiseworthy The Belasco is still showing Greta Garbo’s first talkie, “Anna gala premiere Saturday night, and equipment to that indefinite time effort although the first week’s “Journey’s End.” Other houses are Christie,” fulfilled expectations by Pauline Frederick’s B. ve- when he could afford to re-equip W. gross amounted to $3600. This is dark. 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. pulling in with the cus- Big Egyptian ORLANDO TO PRODUCE TWO NEW W. B. HOUSES $28,565, Week tomers still stacking up ' during The two-run Radio Pictures, WARNER BROS. LOOK SET All-screen pro- 1 the current week. “Rio Rita” and the Guido Orlando has just arrived Continuing their policy of the- “Hit Deck,” FOR BIGGEST SEASON gram is in support. held up to good figures consider- in Hollywood from New York atre expansion, Warner Brothers Maurice Chevalier in Para- ing the length of their showings. ar- and Europe. While abroad, he 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 in the hands of and s. a., did the splendid cle, and Pedro and the other in an equal number mance “Hit the Deck” did $9500 in Hunting- Italian language Hollywood the story department at Warner second week of $30,000 at the at the Orpheum in its fadeout is preparing organize for ton Park. Latter will have 1800 and to 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- Alan Crosland, with Alexander M picture which had its first run cently, had another with “Sweetie” East, he made some shorts here proximately $600,000. 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 Sisters,” directed $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. Dick,” star- tings of all kinds, as well as all with six features in sound and dia- “The Second Floor Mystery,” A1 Green, and “Moby 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 Ga3'- 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- HOURS OF REST TO lumbia, where he had been engaged for work in a picture, is a matter which is highly debatable, pro and con. Stepin, it seems, was to play the part of a Southern darkey, and all seemed well, the colored lad having himself been born FOLLOW WORK DAY in Florida and fully conversant with the requirements of his role. standard contract But in the script was a line which Stepin felt would misrepre- A limiting the number sent him as being a fresh and impertinent negro such as South- of hours of work per week for picture actors ern people will not stand for. As a consequence, the colored lad seemed near this week. reasoned, if he spoke it he would make himself offensive to But whether it many of his current fans among the Southerners. And so he would be a 54- hour week or in effect a suggested to the director, Erie C. Kenton, that the line be 72-hour week, or either, changed and explained his reasons therefor. But Kenton, and was far from definite. But it seemed rather defi- other of the Columbia Studio membership failed to see any- nite that, unless there was a sud- thing objectionable in the line, and when Stepin continued to den change of sentiment, it would persist that the speaking of it would cause him great profes- 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 the fact that it drafted under play a part has pledged himself to play it, and that’s all there was auspices is to it. And if the production of the picture brings about shots of the Academy of Mo- tion Picture which the actor does not like he nonetheless is ethically bound Arts and Sciences, apparently had tentative sanction to go through with it. Otherwise, this opinion says, producers of the motion picture producers of are subject to a financial hazard and a time hazard which is the M. M. P. A., had yet to vastly unjust, and it is not until a picture is finished that they D. be accepted their representatives may be sure it will be done. Certainly if it becomes a practice by officially. for people to object to scenes and lines after casting is done 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 the picture capital into would not do so with someone they had made a star. No one not taken consideration for a moment expected to see Janet Gaynor in an unsympa- in its drafting, thetic role after “Seventh Heaven” had won her a big public though they would naturally come under for_ a certain type portrayal. Nor did First National permit 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 a de- carefully to keep him as the screen’s foremost lover, etc., etc., liberately planned 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 had A noteworthy circumstance was won them 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—and there meeting were Equity members. This clever juvenile comedian is playing a featured role in Lillian is no section of the country more easily 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. gram sent to the selected invitees, his signature to a long-term contract before long. Boyle is under the It is certainly a question with two distinct 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- is to 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 itation of hours. Two solutions MUSICIANS Is presented for actors decision next Proving Ace RUMOR MARKET HAS Snow Forty Monday night eight o’clock Acad- emy Roosevelt Hotel. You are In Orph Draw JOIN Ml PROTEST Feet Deep in invited. — (Signed) Robert Edeson, Law- A BULLISH TREND SAN Feb. 6.— L. A. ’tis Said rence Grant, Sam Bob Hamilton, organist, whose FRANCISCO, Under the leadership Walter Hardy, Conrad Nagel, picture appears on page one of of After a prolonged and exceed- Wallace Beery, Rod Weber, president, and Albert ingly dull period in the rumor Get this this issue of Inside Facts, has hit one from Florida. LaRocque and others.” Greenbaum, secretary, Musicians’ market,' the mart again is busy right into the heart of local popu- A picture actor, whose mother Equity Leaders Union, Local No. 6, has appointed with whisperings of one of the larity with his novelty programs 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 signed Sam Hardy and Lawrence the entire Federation in a na- lated upon. Nothing authentic, Bob certainly can make it talk. her this week hoping that he was Grant were fiery orators for tional campaign against canned nothing authoritative but its spon- Hamilton first started proving Equity during the A. E. A. strike music. sors are more positive in declar- all right. The why—well, here is himself a big and repeat drawing in Hollywood last summer. Con- Committee is composed of Wal- ing it so than was the case of card on the coast when he was the quotation: rad generally consid- ter Weber, chairman; Frank Bar- many of the stories which later Nagel was engaged for the Hillstreet The- ered leader the opposition party nett, secretary; Karl A. Dietrich, came to pass. “I’ve been worried since reading of atre, now the RKO Theatre, about of the A., and foremost pro- William F. Koch, Max Nelson and This time, so the rumor brigade A. E. a year ago. Right off the bat he about the terrible weather condi- ponent of the attitude that the re- Charlea Messner. declares, Paramount will arise from introduced organ novelties com- tions out there. Last night’s paper quest for contract Members are mailing out cou- the recent stock market panic a new form of bined of the kind of tunes and should negotiated pons, asking the recipient to sign with vastly increased holdings, in- said the snow was forty feet deep be 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, not with a protest against the elimina^ other studios. with the New Yorkers the screen. With the house then included in the negotiations. Wal- tion of “in-person” music for the- One phase of the declaration playing straight RKO vaude and ' NEW SERIES OF TIFFANY atres. states that the Paramount finan- lace Beery and Rod LaRocque 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 meetings” during strike FOWLER IN PRODUCTION ago, got hold of a big interest in “Nagel the cards of the spot. When the and never expressed themselves Warners, close to if not actually A series of short features will policy changed to feature pictures as for the Equity contract ad- Madge Bellamy has been signed the controlling interest. They say enter production soon at Tiffany, and vaude support* Bob still held President Gill- to render a group of songs for that this is to be followed a with dancing and songs, featured. vanced by Frank his reputation having big by up of a Herman Fowler’s Varieties. Ed merger with RKO, or some other Norma Gould Production, re- more. bloc of weekly fans admis- whose 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 his hobo act. Norman Iver, bari- ing figure in the new merger. Tiffany executives. ing the strike, and at that time recognized him for sure-fire a tone from the East, will also be If any such matters are com- In natural colors, each story his utterances were generally be- puller. filmed. Work at the new Fowler ing to pass, it has not been re- will portray a dramatic situation lieved “inspired” by the producers, 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 class MICROPHONE G. M. treme doubt, as the wiliest of in length. A Spanish talking ver- that as it may, Nagel was the picture house, they pulled Bob 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. more than Bob 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- FIFI DORSAY BACK ZOILA IN ‘FLAME’ has opened a studio at the Tec- anti-Equity complexion. But this mediately and treated him to plugs Art studios, has ben doing a splen- was followed by the revelations as a feature at the house. Fifi Dorsay has returned to the Zoila Conan has been signed did business with her unique crea- that a big drive was to be made Bob had another neat surprise Fox studios after a 10-week en- 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- gagement in Fox West Coast 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 Theatres. Her first assignment is sweetheart of Fred Warren in signer for several big shows in body a local autonomy to treat week, putting on “The Organ to sing the leading feminine role “The Flame of the West,” speak- Chicago and New York before she with the producers in all matters Speaks” and making the organ with Harold Murray in “Hell’s ing both in dialect and in the came to Los Angeles, and has re- concerning the acting department do some talking that had them J. _ Belles,” a musical which Alex- Spanish language. Miss Conan cently been the creator of cos- of pictures. Following failure of giving him a big hand at the ander Korda will direct. will be remembered as having tumes for Fanchon and Marco the Equity strike a strong demand 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 classic organ number, his “Rain- the Belasco. She returned to L. tract with Roger Gray to create and the Equity members present his Hillstreet record proved, -that storm” and others at the former 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. — — — — — —

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 it is disclosed then, due to the entry into the good, including the themie and a by William Holden). The girl by the entry of the real cop that singing field of Lawrence Tib- soldiers’ chorus First National Picture which are out- gets the bright idea of asking Theatre) his brother has slugged him, bett, John Boles and Maurice standing. (Reviewed at RKO the magnate, dressed himself in the uniform Chevalier. are good his wife (played by This is First National’s version There some The Albertina Rasch ballet does and “taken the rap” for him. numbers, a which is Julia Faye) and his daughter of RKO’s “Side Street.” Or may- and themie one of its usual numbers. EXHIBITOR’S VIEWPOINT: close to the general plan of the be it was vice versa. At any rate CASTING DIRECTORS’ (played by Sally Starr) down to This is an average booking for sensational “Pagan Love Song,” the two stories are as like as two VIEWPOINT: Ramon Novarro her house for a week-end. in a pod, with the edge go- the better first run audiences but though of different tune. But the peas is weak in this picture as com- She also invites a supposed release for better should do somewhat better than numbers probably will not do ing to the F. N. pared to his “The Pagan.” He’ll multi-millionaire (played by Don- maintenance interest. In the average in audience response anything like the business the of have to have them better than ald Ogden Stewart) and a sce- picture one of the Moore where the old type of movie is Pagan number did. RKO this is if he is to retain his popu- nario writer (played by Franklin still preferred. Mulhall and boys was a cop and another play- Jack The story is laid in the time of larity. Pangborn). The former is invited ing his brother in the picture, was Lila Lee are the boxoffice names Napoleon, with Novarro a lieu- Dorothy Jordan is no favorite for the effect on the magnate and a crook. The home setting was but the big exploitation angles are tenant in the Old Guard. Upon of the mike. Her voice is not the latter because of a budding a modest home, with an Irish the story and the fact that it is the emperor’s exile to Elba Nov- pleasing, either speaking or sing- romance between .him and the mother. In the end the crook, the talkies’ first dual role. arro plots for his return. For this ing, and her part, which might magnate’s daughter. trying to save his brother from PRODUCERS’ VIEWPOINT: he is condemned to be shot but just average have been made strong, lacks Then Dulcy tries to fix things his own gang, is shot and killed. Frank Lloyd has an escapes from the firing squad and programmer to his credit here, vitality throughout. for her fiance, but her over-solici- And that is exactly the story of takes refuge in the house of a tude to keep the magnate amused “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 almost runs him ragged, and his hall doing both roles. Those who good standard. cousin of the woman’s comes to the mike, but care must be taken Bradley did the screen one desire is to escape from the like “movie” stuff, with plentiful King the house and Novarro falls in in camera angles with her. One dialogue credit- house. Trying to impress the bits of hokum thrown in and play and the very love with her. He is concealed whole scene made her look un- magnate, Dulcy also tells him working up to one of those situa- ably. beneath the job of being a foot- pleasantly grotesque. She does things concerning her fiance tions where the crooks and the CASTING DIRECTORS’ man, but his voice and compli- her assignment well enough. de- which cause the big shot to decide law stand gun-to-gun shooting it VIEWPOINT: Jack Mulhall ments arouse her interest and her John Miljan is not well cast as in his style, is that he will not let the young man out, will like this one. It’s over- livers usual which love. But, being a lady of quality, an egotistical soldier, the bombos- into the proposed merger. 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 sensational. his strategically situated, shooting it ing The best of 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, crook being overdone by him in head butler, and getting the worst of it. Also poses. His suit is rejected. He 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 habit Victor was brought in rather forcedly at same as has 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 himself super-tough, and it who will like this picture best make escapes. groom which is okeh. as the bridegroom. is not a convincing grimace. probably will not find fault with Then he is told by the royal- Of course everything turns out Lila Lee’s role is far beneath this point; they are used to ac- ist lady that his loved, one has “NOT SO DUMB” well in the end. what this very capable girl can do, cepting any improbability for the started for Paris with the royal- M-G-M Picture EXHIBITORS’ VIEWPOINT: her chances being few and those sake of a thrill. ist captain and is to marry him (Reviewed at Loew’s State) A lukewarm booking with no par- few not big. Of course she more The picture is just average, the next day. Despite the fact Even the most conscientious of ticular pull outside the Davies’ than meets all the demands and though in the main well directed that the girl, having discovered the reviewers cannot become too name. furthermore is her usual intriguing by Frank Lloyd. his political affiliations, declares enthusiastic about this picture. It PRODUCERS’ VIEWPOINT: self. The story opens with both of she hates a Bonapartist worse has its laugh moments, but these King Vidor’s direction is clever Aggie Herring is very good as the brothers in love with the than she does a murderer or a are more than offest by an ex- but from a weak scenarization of the Irish mother, with the bal- daughter of the landlady of one thief, he sets out in pursuit, kid- ceeding dragginess which runs at the George S. Kaufman-Marc ance of the cast doing average of them. The daughter is played naps her, and the fadeout shows intervals throughout the entire Connelly stage play. work in average roles, Included by Miss Lee and the landlady by her happy in his arms as he sings picture. There are also a good CASTING DIRECTORS’ are Lucien Littlefield, who has Aggie Herring. the themie. many laughs which proved a little VIEWPOINT: This does not add one comedy sequence adequately The crook brother is involved EXHIBITORS’ VIEWPOINT: too sophisticated for the Loew’s to Marion Davies’ prestige. Nor handled; E. H. Calvert, with a in an attempted robbery and a With the leads of “The Pagan” audience, and which, as a conse- to that of Elliott Nugent, whose bit as a police officer; Will Wall- murder down in his brother’s dis- in the leading roles here, and with quence. were muffed. Insofar as real abilities are played way down ing in a similar role; Maurice trict, and the cop goes to him to Novarro’s voice so well liked in this audience was concerned, Don- by his assignment here. Black as the gang leader, and warn him to lay off law-breaking. his previous picture, this film ald Ogden Stewart stole the com- William Holden contributes the Earl Pingree. But the brother laughs, so the M. promises more than it delivers. edy honors, playing a burlesque only real acting of the picture, cop asks him to at least not try Particularly when is considered eccentric. That was evidently though the scene that gets the big to marry the girl and lead her “DEVIL MAY CARE” the colorful title and possibilities 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 of the play. In other words, draw 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” one thinks he has reached the apex The first act was the best, prin- the second act was particularly Fred Walton, Peter Pope, Hend- cipally because but little time was MAYAN THEATRE and then he proceeds to build fur- fine, again building with a variety ley Hall, Dorothy Dix, Russell allotted to the book. The first act Scott and Marjorie Moore com- LOS ANGELES ther by the manner in which he of dances and colorful carnival ef- scenery depicting a street in Ven- pleted the cast of very excellent takes his ensemble off the stage (Reviewed Feb. 3) ice by the Canal was magnificent fects. The big hit song in the sec- principals. This operetta, writen by Myrta again. His is a master hand of and exceedingly colorful, opening ond act was the “Pitter Pat” num- The orchestra was under the Bel Gallaher and produced by Ed- 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. ward Royce is a distinct 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- for the latter. This is the first interesting, but his color scheme tinguishing mark of the entire per- umbrellas. Nancy Welford with rad Tritschler and costumes by production Royce has staged on and costumes designs are beautiful- formance. her quaint mannerisms made a Mme. Katinka de Jesth Baross. this coast and he easily steps into ly blended and the chorus handles The entrances of the principals very fine impression. His work Jacobs. the pinnacle as an ace director. “props” with deftness and effect- were all well thought out and was highly appreciated. The book of the play is sadly iveness. First with masks and porqpously executed, particularly A1 St. John was in charge of (Continued on Page 15) deficient, but it was not particular- banners in the carnival of Venice that for Marie Wells out of a gon- the comedy department. After he ly missed, not in the first act any- motives, then with lanterns and dola. shook loose his bag-of-tricks in way. The music is superlatively balloons, and finally with umbrel- The numbers in the first act are the first act his work, principally BEAUMONT STUDIOS good but the staging of the ensem- las in a rain number. There were splendid and many of them will neck spins, suffered by repetition. SCENERY bles and numbers is far and away about 75 in the chorus and in a live to become well known,, par- The comedy work of Ernest Wood Drops, Curtains, Drapes the best yet seen here. song down in one, Royce had ticularly the “Bambina” song sung as a stuttering student was very RENTALS Ed Royce builds a number as a about forty of them handling by Miss Wells and ensemble for good and would have been better Los Angeles, Calif. had painter constructs a scene. As the themselves on the shallow stage numerous encores. Miss Wells the book afforded him better 400 W. 96th St. YO. 8346 song progresses, he keeps building without any confusion and with was very effectively costumed, in opportunities. and building with his chorus until admirable smoothness. fact, all of the costumes were beau- tiful both in design and color. Her work was highly satisfactory and SION her charm dominated her scenes. l9^St«o«l PRICES AtSAH GABRIEL SO'-' 75* f/°° “Deep In Your Eyes” is anoth- SOO I) CAST R.D.MacLean as frayjuniperoserra iS/5'0 $2L°° EARLE er number destined -? WALLACE to a become EVERYAFTERNOON-EXCEPT MONDAY-2.'^ — WED. AND SAT. EVE Always Busy Developing Dancing Stars but Never Too Busy hit. It was done as a duet be- to Create and Produce tween Miss Laurel Nemeth, the prima donna, Original DANCE ROUTINES and REVUES That Sell and Wilbur Evans, baritone. Belmont Theatre Bldg., First and Vermont Miss Nemeth sings with a magnificently trained lyric so- Phone Exposition 1196 Los Angeles, Calif. 1 prano which is best in its higher MARCAL UIS registers, Evans is a nice looking Hollywood Blvd. at Gower youth with a powerful voice and HO. 8069 MARQ considerable of a knack for put- Sun., Mon., Tues., Wed., Feb. 9-12-^, ASSOCIATES' ting his songs over. They sang Sun., Mon., Tues., Feb. 9-11 Monte Blue—Lupe Velez in Edward Everett Horton in Lot-. the duet with fine MoBK*r effect for numer- “TIGER ROSE’’ “THE AVIATOR.” GLADYS MURRAY ous encores. - O —— Wed., Feb. 12 riiurs., Fri., Feb. “Down By the Grand Canal” 13-lt Greta Garbo in “THE KISS” Conway Tearle, Virginia Valli, Tel. DU. 6721 Thurs., Fri., Feb. 13-14 3636 BEVERLY BLVD. — Los Angeles — was distinguished for its fine en- Ricardo Cortez in Duncan Sisters in PRACTICAL STAGE TRAINING semble work; “Inspiration Waltz” “THE LOST ZEPPELIN” “IT’S A GREAT LIFE” by Nemeth and Evans was posi- Sat., Feb. 15 TAP DANCING (In All Its Branches) Sat., Feb. 15 — j STAGE tively great as was a solo dance “THE VIKING,” r 1 ( Cecchetti Norma Lee—Roland Young in n j t T J? 7 All Sound All Color DnluLjJlj 1 Technique) By SIGNOR G. V. ROS1 with a violin by Marjorie Moore. — “WISE GIRL” 5 Acts R-K-0 Vaudeville The group of opening songs of —

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NEW CONTRACT FOR VANCOUVER PUKE STUDIO ID By A. K. MacMARTIN LA, F TIT OF 101111 PICTURES IS By CHARLES CHAUVEL The RKO Orpheum bill was AUSTRALIA. — The “talkies” The Music Corporation of With the getting under of (Continued from Page 3) sounded the death knell for the reduced, to four acts this week way of the Equity bid for a America opened their offices in the the short subject department of recurrence bulk of vaudevillians coming to through the death of Snoozer, Jr., . Pathe, place in films. Oviatt Building with a big recep- which recently was moved the this country from U. S. A. and intellectual bull dog. This clever tion held this week. In honor of from New York to the coast, the The membership drive, it was those that were here upon my re- the occasion, C. Stein, presi- canine caught cold while playing feature picture program schedule explained, was to be ushered in turn seemed very dissatisfied with J. dent of the organization, was Spokane and died on reaching also swung into active produc- by a cuit in rates. Initiation fee, their lot and losing too much present. tion, marking it declared, to cut Vancouver. The act was billed the first burst of was was be money to think of anything but . activities under from $100 to $15, and monthly keeping every penny together for Wires of congratulation were as Meredith and Snoozer. Mere- the new regime dith, to of E. B. Deer, executive vice- dues from $5 to $1. These rates their return to America. The received from representatives of the dog’s owner, jumped president recently appointed. would give the new members all great back stage talkies such as the music trade throughout the California after the loss of his faithful partner. privileges except those of serving “Broadway Melody,” “Fox Fol- country. 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. _ written by Joseph lid on local vaudeville and only sidered not particularly conducive James Mills, leading man of the Santley and James. Seymore 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- which Santley will direct. It is a brought up, with the two pro- ing a chance to exist. “Journey’s this organization has not only land, has arrived in Vancouver story of circus life featuring posals: End” is breaking all past legiti- opened here with flattering offers and joined the ranks of the British Helen Twelvetrees and Fred Scott with Two Proposals mate records according to reports. for their attractions on hand but Guild Players at the Empress. John Sheehan, Bryant Washburn, Stepin 1. That the work week for The long expected “coming to- the reports from their other offices This gives these players three Fetchit. Daphne Pollard, Ben Turpiin, free lance players (which would gether” of Union Theatre and indicate that the circuit of hotels leading men, David Clyde, one of Rob- ert Edeson, Chester automatically govern the con- Hoyt’s is now an accomplished and ball-rooms has been effected the lessees; Basil Radford, and Conklin and Little Billy in the tract players’ hours) should be fact. They call it a working so that they are enabled to offer Mills. He made his debut here cast. 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. The Junior Service Club’s an- work. Under provisions of the similar to that of South Africa dance spots, they have recently Josiah Zuro will be in charge of nual revue, “Let’s Go,” opened at cameramen’s union for not which is dominated body and soul entered the radio field and have music. the African Theatre the Vancouver Theatre for three working more than 16 hours a by South succeeded in placing such out- William Woolfenden, in charge days on January 30 to capacity it stated, Trust which even controls cafes, day, this, was would standing orchestras on the air as of the shorts, announces four di- business at a three dollar top. make a work week not exceed- hotels, etc. Coon-Sanders on the Florsheim rectors signed. They are Robert There are 80 in the cast, which ing 72 hours. For all practical Houses Merge Shoe Co. hour in the Middle De Lacy, Fred Giuol, was directed by Donald MacDon- Wallace purposes this is so, though C. Williamson, Hoyt’s Union West; Anson Weeks for the Fox and M-onte Carter. J. same ald of Carter is strictly technical New York. The club mem- on reasoning Theatres, E. J. and Dan Carroll concern on the West Coast; Ted to direct 'two-reel musical bers are made up from the com- the provision might allow a picture interests, Frank Neil’s En- Fiorito for the Skelly Oil Co., edies. younger element in Vancouver so- work week of 80 hours or more terprises and Fuller’s Theatres are Wayne King for the Armour hour Woolfenden has been placed in ciety and the proceeds are used under the provision, figuring all tied by working agreements and Guy Lombardo for tlfe Robert charge of all comedy material and for the club’s various charities. demonstrates. But such a con- 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” national Government’s 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. big bring great changes to our thea- West as it has in the Middle “Let’s Go,” a 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 Those American Distributors and propositions with representatives days of the week at the Van- Frank T. Davis. that have not been able to tie up ON PROBATION of the producers, it was stated. couver. The New Orpheum is satisfactorily with the Hoyt’s-Wil- Frank Jennings, stage manager First the speakers argued down doing a consistent 'business with DOLLY WITH FOX liamson-Union Theatre group are for the play “Bad Babies,” who 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 crumbs that are left in Australia. the cast, was granted probation It was stated that the producers’ Lost Ships” as flicker fare. Busi- Dolly Sisters and a British Films will gain their place this week. dance director representatives at prior meetings ness at the Pan house is building for the stage, has been signed in the sun here owing to arrange- .by between the actors’ committee and slowly with talking pictures only. Fox and will ment with the group which seems CHESTER IN ‘HOUSE’ shortly reach Holly- producers, had agreed that if one Fox’s “Lone Star Ranger” is the wood from France. At the Casino to have fallen into political dis- Chester Morris has been chosen work week limit proved poor after ljet for the current week. The de Paris in that city he staged the repute by the recent crude blun- for a role in “The Big House” at a six months’ trial, the other would Dominion has Harold Lloyd in Moulin Rouge show. dering in the political issues of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. be tried. “Welcome Danger,” second run, last federal elections. By the dis- The meeting seemed more or and is doing capacity. The Capitol STEPIN tribution of British films midst a TO SIGN (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 five-year gain a lot of its lost prestige. new duction of Australian sound capacity Widies Awaited and with . night shows. At contract with Hal Roach. talking pictures. the Strand with F. and M. Ideas The American product for the Ernest Turnbull and Charles out and bigger and better band EDDIE KAY enlarged screen and natural a IN DAVIES FILM vision Herscheil will be men to reckon on the stage with Jackie Souders Claud Allister oictures are being keenly awaited has been signed with during this year as the driv- doing his stuff as M. ' C. and for a part in Marion Davies’ THE for. Their effect upon the legiti-' new ing. forces behind the British in- leader, and the F. N. “Paris” on M-G-M picture, temporarily mate stage is likely to temporarily titled. EXTEMPORANEOUS 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- _ DANIEL C. BLUM mates, with the capital to build Coffee Dan’s palatial legitimate houses and the PRESENTS acumen Los Angeles to keep up to the times. Perhaps an Australian Henry Duffy will take the lead or Visitors Last Week per- 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 British films are sure to win great favor here during this year other notables. and it seems as though British “BAM Dominion I Thank You—Eddie Kay Films will take its place as a great distributing house be- A MERRY VENETIAN OPERETTA side its American cousins, and 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 PRESS CRITICS AND AUDIENCES UNANIMOUS Studio A SMASHING HIT! 6404 SUNSET BOULEVARD Inside Facts S. F. Review: S. F. Examiner: Sumptu- . . . Bambina taking its ini- L. A. Herald: ... Bam- tial bow at the Curran is a GRanite 3325 ously produced. Keyed to a bina is a rich treat to the 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. VAUDEVILLE ACTS COACHED lifetime for the vehicle. in S. F. Call-Bulletin: Bam- bina contained a panderian L. A. Examiner: . . . Bam- MICROPHONE TECHNIQUE wealth of pretties so many bina proved delightful . .

and so gay that the world continuous plaudits . . for premiere audience pinned on beautiful presentation. RADIO-TALKING PICTURES it a tag lettered “Hit.” RECORDINGS NOW AT MAYAN THEATRE LOS ANGELES 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 Hello, Frank Fay. Hello, Moran and Mack. Foreign $5.00 (Reviewed One Year $4.00 Jan. 24) Hello, Janies Madison. Hello, James Madison. In this aggregation of musicians Why was a white man as- What do you think of vau- Advertising Rates on Application headed by Peter Paul Lyons, saulted in Watsonville? deville? Loew’s Warfield has a musical or- the last flop. a bi-monthly publication : Entered as Second Class Matter, No- Because his name happen- Good to As ganization well worth featuring. vember 1924, at the Post Office at Los Angeles, California, under ed to be Philip Eno. 17, Fox’s “Sunny Side Up,” already in the of 1879. Act March 3, for three weeks and due for at least Hello, Sol Wurtzel. Hello, Kolb and Dill. As a weekly publication : Entered as Second Class Matter, April one more, is doing a consistent Hello, James Madison. at the Post Office at Los Angeles, California, under the Act Hello, James Madison. 29, 1927, business, warranted by the fact A man .cured me of ^head- in Wall Street of March 3, 1879. A broker that it is 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 rise. Published by his orchestra in con- Lyons and Hello, Frank Schaeffer. Inside Facts Publishing Company, Inc. 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. Hello, James Madison. The Washington Labor De- Telephone TUcker 7832 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- Hello, James Madison. ping the entire concert is Lyon’s 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- sold and most favorably received. What is the unemployed tainment. What would you picture actor’s greatest ail- The Arabian Nights and Brothers’ fairy tales are Hal. Grimm suggest? ment? Bri- no longer in the headlines of the Hollywood news columns. “Charge of the Light Sign-us trouble. The virtuous JACK COAKLEY gade.” magic of Cinderella which overtook the poor, 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. Madison. invited to the studio and arrived in time to get the leading A unique instrumental combina- What do you think of port- Hello, James tion—six pieces without brass—is able typewriters? What was the first ‘arms’ role because the star quit in a fit of temperanent, is past. 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. in 25 nights at Tait’s they’ve Then the Aladdins’ of success does Marco among the men, Lamp grabbed a lot of glory for them- Fanchon and not rest upon their athletic figure nor their effeminate man- selves by the quality of their mu- sic. And business, is good, too. ners. No more can rough-riding alone get a genii to presto Featured along with the or- Route List of “Ideas” a his big weekly check. The actor has got to do and say chestra is Henry Warner, who stuff with finesse. sports a set of pipes that are

* ST. LOUIS There is an air of staid business in the former haunts of knockouts. Warner sings with the Following is the Fanchon and Marcos (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 dates, all of the current month, in pa- “Jazz Temple” Idea the rounds of the tables, tapping Wally Jackson Nora Schiller frontier spirit. renthesis besides the name of the town: Even bootleggers are complaining. Not alone 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 Personnel of the band is Jack Colorado Theatre MILWAUKEE (6) who handled only imported stock. Wisconsin Theatre Coakley, piano, leader; Bill Star- “Skirts” Idea All that is left in the fair burg is the Ali Babbas. They “Baby Songs” Idea key, Dave Phening and Harry 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 “Zeppelin” Idea the excess shekels in the form of get-rich-quick propositions, Frank Gaffney, bass, and Paul Bailey & Barnum Richard Wally DETROIT, MICH. (6) Slobody, commercial issues and just drums. Arline Langan and Norman Selby Fox Detroit various forms of never-hit stock 4 Hal. ‘Arts In Taps’ ’ Idea genteel swindles. Actor folks are notoriously bad business SAN DIEGO (6) Myrtle Gordon Rodney & Gould Johnny Plank people and while they would fight shy of an opportunity for Fox Theatre A1 & Hal ‘ Lewis CARLI ELINOR’S ‘Eyes” Idea Jeanne McDonald Eddie Brown & Will a a first class investment, they are gullible game for the CONCERT ORCHESTRA Wells and Winthrop Six Candrevas racketeers. Bob and Ula Buroff NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y. (7-9) CARTHAY CIRCLE Strand Theatre LOS ANGELES LONG BEACH (7) 4 ‘Types” Idea (Reviewed Jan. 31) West Coast Theatre Trado Twins PHIL TYRRELL ENLARGES “Trees” Idea Carlena Diamond Harold Stanton Carli Elinor’s Symphony Or- Birds IN N. Shapiro ond O’Malley Nayons UTICA, N. Y. (10) STAFF Y. OFFICE chestra, the only one of its kind Keo, Toki and Yoki Gayety Theatre PEPPY SESSIONS playing steadily in Southern Cali- “Types” Idea NEW YORK, Feb. 5. — Phil fornia, had another of its delight- HOLLYWOOD (6) Egyptian Theatre Carlena Diamond Tyrrell has enlarged his staff for ful offerings for the Ramon Nov- “Peasant” Idea Trado Twins Harold Stanton arro M-G-M picture, “Devil May AT COFFEE picture theatres and vaudeville Diehl Sisters General Ed Lavine BUFFALO, N. Y. (6) Care.” June Worth Belcher Dancers bookings. The offices are booking Lafayette Theatre The concert was a musical fan- “Accordion” Idea FRESNO (7-9) Coffee Dan’s, for years a land- at present with Fox-Loew-Warner tasie of Russian classics, folk Burt & Lehman Theo. & Katya Nat Spector Mary Price mark for Los Angeles night lifers, Brothers and Publix circuits in songs and dances, admirably ar- Wilson Theatre “Manila Bound” Idea Arnold Hartman visitors and professionals, is show- ranged, starting with a voluminous the East. Harry Frank Seamon Stella Royal considerable pep under the pi- & WORCESTER, MASS. (7) ing outpouring of the “Volga Boat- Romero Family Palace Theatre Now associated with the office loting of Eddie Kay, master-of- man,” done in slow, vibrant strains, “Kisses” Idea are Sol Turek, former Kiew ceremonies, and Carl Pelley, the going into the Russian National SAN JOSE (10-13) Joe & Jane McKenna booker; Harry Crull, Charley Will Cowan Mabel & Marcia greeter and host. anthem, and then into folks songs. California Theatre Finkelstein and Arthur Spizzi. “Manila Bound” Idea E Flat Four Mitzi Mayfair Noon and afternon lunch busi- It is indeed a complete non-lover iliure^ oj0tuo^[ Helen Aubrey Dave Hacker Tyrrell, founder of the presen- ness is very big, with afternoon of music who would not feel the te.io'Ji v\mS uoureeg og Wallen & Barnes tation dancing. Evening finds the dancers 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- Bros, in Chicago, Skouras Bros, tertainment from professional vis- sponded to it in all its phases. in St. Louis and many other prin- in their offerings TYRRELL itors called up out of the audi- Not only but PHIL cipal chains ence to do their stuff. Nite biz of theatres in the also in their appearance this or- 1560 BROADWAY NEW YORK Middle West and claims the dis- is increasing. chestra has a classical aura, in Offers Intelligent Representation For tinction of developing many stars. The personnel of the band, a evitably carrying one’s thoughts PRODUCTIONS — VAUDEVILLE — PICTURE THEATRES former R-K-O circuit attraction, back to Mozart, Wagner,, and ON GUILD PROGRAM Lizst, and it is disconcerting to is as follows: Earl V. Chiquet, SAN FRANCISCO (7) SPRINGFIELD, MASS. (7) drums; L. V. Chiquet, trumpet; have one’s thoughts brought back Fox Theatre Palace Theatre 4 Comedy teams that will appear ’ trumpet; sharply to the present advertising “Ivory” Idea ‘Drapes’ Idea Freddie Algers, Harold Jerome as part of the bill at the Sixth An- era one jarring note. the Betty Lou Webb Hy Meyer Frank Melino & Co. Mann Davis, trombone; Louis De Cres- by On , nual Goetz and Duffy Dorothy Kelly Gambol of the Catholic Mo- piano, gold against its black is Four High Hatters 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 Fox Oakland ‘Columns’ Idea ROW IS ENDED torium, Feb. include Billy 19, Lew when the eye rests on it, which “Overtures” Idea Rome & Gaut Rolls Collier, Niles Marsh Maxine Evelyn Fields and Willie sr., Stan is frequently the case, thoughts Toots Novelle Harry Rapee The Vitaphone trade-mark con- and Gregory Huff and Huff Dorothy Henley Laurel and Oliver Hardy, Marie revolve more nearly about White Edison troversy in Canada has been set- Dressier and Polly Helen Hille NEW HAVEN, CONN. (6) Moran, Robert King Soap and Not a Cough in a Palace tled by agreement. Under the SACRAMENTO Theatre Armstrong and James Gleason, Carload than to Mozart, Wagner (7) “Gobs of Joy” Idea terms of the settlement, the Bald- Senator Theatre Robert Woolsey and Bert Wheeler, and Lizst. Pat West Scotty Weston “Desert” Idea Bailey and Barnum Coley win company renounces all of its and the Duncan Sisters. Among Stryker A.H.F. Ed and Morton Beck Muriel Cook Sisters Ruth rights to the trade-mark "Vita- Manuel Lopez Loma the other names already listed for Cropley and Violet Billy & Elsie Lewis Dolly Kramer Girls phone” and recognizes the exclu- the show are Walter Catlett, Carla Torney Moore and Moore Johnny Ashford J. SALEM, ORE. (8-10) sive right of the Warner Brothers’ Harold Murray, Charles King, Jones and Howett Wanda Allen Elsinore Theatre Henry Aguirre subsidiary concern to use the Idea Whispering Jack Smith, Marjorie “International” BRIDGEPORT (6) word. This also does away with White and Ed Tierney, Charles Frederico Flores Osaka Boys Palace Theatre the suits that were brought by the Says: Billy Carr Markel and Faun “Hollywood Studio Girls” Idea Althoff, El Brendel, Stepin Fetchit, Mignon Laird Baldwin company against the the- Mojica and Fred Get an eyeful of the Three Gobs Miles & Perlee Jose Scott. PORTLAND (6) Chas. Rozelle John Vale atres to restrict the use of that Broadway Theatre flash and color in Lorris & Fermine ‘ 1 ‘Hot Dominoes’ ’ .Idea name. SIGNED “BAMBINA” and “NEW WATERBURY, CONN. (0) ASKAM Klicks Pall Mall MOON.” Plenty of dough Les Fox Theatre Dexter, Webb and Diaz “Screenland Melodies” Idea in SILLS BACK AT WORK Perry Askam has been signed 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 “Uniforms” Idea work following a year’s absence ing male role in “Sweet Kilty • • •• Karavaeff Franklin & Warner Armand & Perez Joy Brothers Lamberti Jack & Betty Welling due to illness as a featured player Bellairs.” Askam is currently play- Sylvia Shore & Helen Ruth Hamilton 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 Cosmo Street and Hollywood Grand Theatre “Jazz Cinderella” Idea E. 4 4 Boulevard . . . between Vine Carnival Russe” Idea 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 and HOllywood 9 15 9 . . . Russian Sunrise Trio Adair & Stewart parking is free at the lot BUTTE, MONT. (6-9) PHILADELPHIA, PA. (6) across from the CELLAR . . . Fox Theatre Fox Theatre SHOW the CHRYSLER end SAM- “Let’s Pretend” Idea “Gardens’ ’ Idea SONS are there. Tillyou & Rogers Florence Forman Slate Bros. Vina Zolle Ed Cheney Rita Lane Moffa and Mae Cliff Nazzaro DENVER, COLO. (6) TULSA, OKLA. (6) PRINT Thank You. Tabor Grand Orpheum Theatre “Black and Gold” Idea “Sweet Cookies” Idea ALLES Four Kennys Maxine Hamilton Eva Mandel Roy M. Loomis ME. 4872—224 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. Bock Manager 935 Market St PHONE DOUGLAS 2213 SAN FRANCISCO 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 the fol- licity fanfare, the Marion 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. constntutes they did with “Bad Babies” at This a challenge to i FINANCIAL Paramount’s “K b i t z e r” with HERO OF THEATRE FIRE LOSSES OF the NBC boys and the KFRC the Capitol, the show should have Harry Green at Publix’s Granada MAY DIE FROM BURNS OPERA CO. BRING CLOSE a good run. gang would like to hear from them had a good intake, the film gross- Following two weak weeks of as soon as possible. Pedro says ing $22,500 for the house. Third SAN Feb. 6.— SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6.— “That Ferguson Family” at the he will run bases. week of “Sally” at the California FRANCISCO, local season * * * The heroism of H. A. Olson, pro- The of the Columbia President, Henry Duffy opened did $15,000 and Ronald Colman jectionist, in putting out a fire Opera Co. ended abruptly last “His Friend, the King” and to Tenor soloing over KYA is, in “Condemned” current^ holds the that started in the operators’ booth week when company’s tour good biz. Second and last stanza George Nickson, who is a mem- the screen. Seventh stanza of Che- suddenly of the Acme Theatre, may result was cancelled because of of “Ferguson” did only $2900. ber of the Pacific Artists’ Trio. valier in “Love Parade” at the heavy financial in his death, it is feared by at- losses. After two Taylor Holmes in “Your Uncle Doing a classic work and also has St. Francis, helped by Lillian tendants at St. Mary’s hospital weeks at the Columbia members Dudley” at Duffy’s Alcazar was several programs of popular num- Roth’s personal appearance and a of the cast found where he is confined. themselves good for $5500 in his second week. bers a week. In addition to this lot of special stuff, up a bit at stranded and appealed to the State work George takes small dramatic Through'- Olsen’s efforts the fire Columbia, Geary and Capitol 10 . $ , 000 Labor Commission to collect ap- are dark. parts on the Calendar of the Air. did no damage to the theatre. “Sunny Side Up” bowed out of proximately $13,000 in salary and * * * 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 Geiger, wealthy Los Angeles cisco. Coming from KFI in Los at its belt. “Hallelujah” in for a woman and backer of the com- Angeles where he was known as SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6.— pany. Mrs. ITOflf IH week only and then Garbo in Geiger paid one week’s “Dr. Oojah,” and one who had Tokujiro “Anna Christie.” The Tsutsui Japanese salary and transportation for the plenty of fan mail, Don is looking theatrical troupe arrived here this Radio’s “Love Comes troupe in an effort to clear up the over the local ether situation and Along” week en route to Los Angeles with Bebe Daniels okay for the case. SOB BOOK FIT expects to announce a connection where -they will present a reper- Orpheum at $13,500. “Hit the According to reports the opera here soon. toire of Ken-Geki plays. The Cali- Deck” now there and big. was about $30,000 in the red at the * * * Second fornia performances are being Feb. 6.— end of its engagement here. How- SAN FRANCISCO, There’s clever music in Johnny sponsored by the Japanese The- Local music men seemed well on ever, Alexander Bevani, organizer O’Brien’s harmonica. Johnny plays W. E. MOVES atre Association. From Los An- their way toward stopping street of the company, hopes for an- that instrument at NBC and he 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. SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6.— the Theatre Guild is sponsoring lowing receipt of a wire by Abe * * * Western Electric has moved its them. Bloom from the New York office CHANGE THEATRE NAME 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 the telegraphic message an air mail SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6.— KFRC each Friday night from First National Bank building. A. Golden State Theatres letter is enroute to Sam Roeder, lo- re-opened 8:30 to 9. Charles Bulotti and B. Lamb is district manager SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6.— their cal attorney for the American So- Wigwam Theatre Saturday Alberto Terrasi are featured. for W. E. Publix’s St. Francis capitalized on night, changing its ciety of Authors and Composers, * * * name to the the appearance of Maurice Che- authorizing him to secure an in- Rialto. The house, managed by Joe Wright’s orchestra, broad- NEW ASST. MGR. valier at the Auto Show by throw- A1 junction against all peddlers and Hixon, has been greatly im- casting from the Silver Slipper ing a midnight performance Wed- printer of the sheet, now believed proved and remodeled. Cafe, has transferred its remote SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6.— nesday night of “Love Parade” to be a San Francisco enterprise. control from KTAB to KPO and Max Rattner is the new assistant and a one night return engage- Lacking other means of combat, IN S. F. FOR TOUR 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 on a long run engagement at the Jolson, Chevalier and Ted Lewis. SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6.— While bootleg sales are decreas- Fox El Capitan, beginning this ing, the legitimate sale of sheet week, changes its opening day music in the stores still is not back to proper proportions. el from Friday to fox Thursday. This capitan week’s show will run for only six Music men in the fight are Lou 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. The boys have several “the southern song programs a week at the Pickwick An NBC artist, Clarence Cole- ace” station. man, who works under the title of Prof. Herman Schnitzel, is being featured as a daily columnist in THE NEWjjSENSATION! the News. “JUST ONE— THAT’S ALL” To Cecil Wright, KFRC has jimmie barr A Comedy Mock Ballad given a spot of his own, putting AMERICAN MUSIC CO. him on the air each Friday night KRESS BLDG., SAN FRANCISCO between 6:15 and 6:30 when he plays and sings old-time waltzes.

INVESTIGATE THIS NEW PROCESS! We Make PHONOGRAPHIC RECORDS OF YOUR OWN TALENT 48th 602 Kress Bldg. 935 Market Phone Kearney 5083 San Francisco consecutive week HOTEL GOVERNOR as a san francisco enter- TURK AT JONES SAN FRANCISCO THE HOME OF ALL THEATRICAL PEOPLE tainer .... there’s a reason PLAYING SAN FRANCISCO SPECIAL RATES TO PROFESSIONALS JACK WOLFENDEN, Prop. FRANK RATCHFORD, Mgr. SCENERY BY MARTIN STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA PAGE EIGHT INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN SATURDAY, FEB. 8, 1930 THE LEADING MUSICAL COMED WILBUR CUSHMl NOW PLAYING A MUSICAL S STRAND THEATRE - ALL PRODUCTIONS DIRECTED AND RUDY WINTNER FEATURED COMEDIAN 3RD CONSECUTIVE SEASON WITH WILBUR CUSHMAN’S REVUE STRAND THEATRE, LONG BEACH MADELYNE MATHEWS CHARACTER COMEDIENNE With WILBUR CUSHMAN’S REVUE STRAND THEATRE, LONG BEACH DALE JACKSON GENERAL BUSINESS 4TH CONSECUTIVE SEASON WITH WILBUR CUSHMAN’S REVUE STRAND THEATRE, LONG BEACH REVA OGDEN VERSATILE SOUBRETTE With WILBUR CUSHMAN’S REVUE STRAND THEATRE, LONG BEACH

GREETINGS FROM THE CHORUS OF WILBUR CUSHMAN’S REVUE NOW AT STRAND THEATRE, LONG BEACH

LUGILE HILL - LILLIE JOLLY - GRACE SULLIVAN GERTIE REED - MARY DeSANA - MABEL FRANCES DOROTHY LEE - MARJORIE WALKER - VERA LLOYD KATHRYN and JOCELYN WION SATURDAY, FEB. 8, 1930 INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN PAGE NINE r ORGANIZATION OF THE WEST iN'S OWN REVUE rOCK ENGAGEMENT AT THE - LONG BEACH, CALIF. PRODUCED BY WILBUR CUSHMAN

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 With WILBUR CUSHMAN’S REVUE JAY ROSS STRAND THEATRE, LONG BEACH

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

GREETINGS FROM THE BOYS WHO PLAY THE MUSIC FOR WILBUR CUSHMAN’S REVUE, STRAND THEATRE, LONG BEACH JOE LINDEBAUM h"F FAMOUS COCOANUT GROVE ORCHESTRAL-LONG BEACH TEN PAGE INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN SATURDAY, FEB. 8, 1930

VANCOUVER, B. C. SEATTLE A. K. MacMartin ^NORTHWEST') Joseph D. Roberts REPRESENTATIVE JEAN ARMAND DISTRICT MANAGER REPRESENTATIVE 901 Bekins Bldg. WASHINGTON OREGON IDAHO MONTANA 1118 Northern Life Tower

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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 agents ning to look like the press Coast Theatres here, has passed OF THE RED SPOTS Charley Kurtzman, while exploiteer Coliseum, with “Hunting Tigers in private town, besides staging a for Publix in San Francisco, con- in India,” is still for the crucical test with colors fly- hunting 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- their and one other rackets at 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, nal of another concentrated drive The gag, if memory serves cor- Return of Chevalier’s “The Love graph like Valentino and have a when the Olympic Film studios rectly, clicked gloriously. Kurtz- by Universal to Parade’’ pulled a sneaker on those voice that mikes like Barrymore’s came through with a proposition unload the re- man came to town last week and, showmen holding contracts for to hold down the old desk. on a personal talking trailer for maining eight suburban houses still remembering the gag, pro- subsequent runs by going into At any rate, Eddie Fitzgerald, the various West Coast Theatres owned here Carl, Lewis by Uncle ceeded to plant it with all three Publix’s Metropolitan for five days, here, they picked on Eddie to face of the local dailies. Cohen, real estate operator for The weather seven days after closing its week, the klejgs and mike. the Laemmle interests, is again was bad; snow and ice were still and weak, run at the Publix-Se- Opinion is divided on Eddie’s spending much time in this ter- covering the pavements and the attle. It was a great piece of photographic protendencies, but merchants, II ritory. including the showmen, work on the part of Publix of- TED HOWLAND there is no doubt that he mikes were in a quandry over the Since the purchase of these bum ficials, but has the holders of 67- like a million for the 250 or so biz. The m. e.’s grabbed hold of stands from the now Mayor Frank day protection classes still squawk- feet that he made as a teaser for the stunt in a hurry, resulting in Edwards and his several associ- ing. “Parade” nearly picked up Greta Gahbo’s coming release at front page editorials from all the ates, these houses are known to the five grand additional it would the Fox Theatre. Some say Eddie boys. It was a great piece of have been consistently in the red. have garnered with a weather weakened at the close and called showmanship and evidently had its Cohen did, at one time, succeed break while at the Seattle. SEATTLE, Feb. 6—Ted How- in Lou Golden for the fade-out, effect on the natives, as biz im- in unloading two of the elephants, Dance hall biz still finds Mc- land, whose musical tab show re- but, anyhow, he started something mediately began to take a spurt, the Beacon and the Madrona Gar- Elroy’s Spanish Ballroom gather- cently took a brodie after only a that threatens the morale of the both in the showshops and in the den. But the gaff was evidently ing the most consistent biz of the few weeks in Spokane, was in various theatres. They all want to dry goods joints. And now, with 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 these two are again back in the ’em every night, while John Sav- talent for his latest venture, sched- Bob Blair and Bob Armstrong about, show business is once more U. fold. Repeated attempts by age’s Trianon does the biggest uled to open in Vancouver, B. *C., made one for the Seattle but back to normal, as evidenced by Cohen to shove a pair or more of Monday (bargain night) and Sat- on Monday of next week. Among wouldn’t face the lights. The the healthy grosses piled up dur- these houses off on some operator urday gross. Of the night clubs, those reported signed by Howland former said he wouldn’t lose his ing the past week. have proven futile. Two of the Tiny Burnett’s band at the Ven- for the Vancouver stand include budding press agent to the movie stands, the Beacon and Ridge- Eddie Peabody’s smiling per- etian Gardens in the Olympic Elsie Jewell, prima donna; Rose scouts, because the latter is some mont, are now padlocked. They, sonality and banjo playing must Hotel continues to get the bulk of Smith, character woman, and lo- good looker, and after Bob show- also, are the only two of the be given credit 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’ Victor doing big Lee Jaxon, Billie Reams, Parade,” he wasn’t taking any new Club Joe led the town. A weak stage show, Dempsey and Dorothy Raymond, chances. wired. Friday and Saturday biz, but Rumors linking Danz, lo- F. & M.’s “Let’s Pretend Idea,” starvation conditions during the included in those Since the first John who were with showing of these and picture, cal downtown second run opera- the “Bishop Murder makes it look plenty doubt- Howland’s bust in Spokane, are at a private preview this week, week tor, with the purchase of some Case,” didn’t mean a thing to the ful as to whether the band leader still around town, and rumor says Shaw of the Olympic Film studios of these Universal spots still re- fans, although the Van Dine will able to pull this new joint they ^refused to further align them- has been deluged with requests be main unconfirmed. thriller was interesting to watch. red. is rumored that selves with Howland, who had for estimates and figures on na- Both parties out of the It refuse to comment on the situa- The Orpheum, with Bebe Dan- certain commercial and theatrical been behind other bloomers in tionalizing the stunt. tion, repeatedly iels’ second effort for RKO, and serving as impres- these parts previously. Eddie claims one record any- Danz denying all luminaries are such gossip. It is generally be- a sweet stage show drew $12,500. sarios for the Club Victor, and way, that of being the first press lieved that Cohen would willingly Bebe’s popularity is still at its with conditions there admittedly ALERT NEWSIE agent strutting his stuff in person SELLS ON turn the height in this town, due to her it is before his audience. houses over to Danz, but very dark, these lights, said, STRENGTH stellar work in “Rio“T?;^ Rita.’citn ” OF COLUMN the latter is evidently not par- are piann i ng some concerted ac- ticularly keen about spots off the Publix’s Seattle, too, suffered tion to popularize the spot to a SEATTLE, Feb. 6. Capitaliz- OWEN SWEETEN IS MADE — main drags. Maybe he feels that from the rain and receding snows, point where it will become profit- ing on the popularity of a little PERMANENT FOX LEADER these houses are entirely too and reports $12,000 for the seven- able. column, titled “Pick-Ups, Front tough, and it is also thought day session of Norma Talmadge’s and Back Stage,” appearing daily SEATTLE, Feb. 6. — Owen doubtful if Danz would want to first talker, “New York Nights.” NEW CITY MANAGER in the Scripps sheet, Star, The an Sweeten, popular m. c., who was take on any more houses, now Ron and Don at the organ and enterprising newsie holds who recently replaced at the Fox-Fifth having seven, especially of the Clausen’s orchestra in the pit help SEATTLE, Feb. 6.—George Ap- forth in front of the postoffice is Avenue Theatre here by Eddie type Universal wants to unload. bring ’em in here. pleby, well-known showman of the using the names contained therein Peabody, and who, in turn, took Many local showmen believe, Eight thousand five hundred dol- Northwest and recently local ex- as a means of peddling his papers. command of Vic Meyers’ band at however, that Danz could possibly lars for Marion Davies’ “Not So change manager for Tiffany Pro- the first When edition of the Star 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 reaches the streets, the boy scans absence in the South, has been an- these Universal suburbans, which a holdover. Big splurges in the John Hamrick as city manager for the column and, having previous- 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, ly ascertained which of them la- chief for West Coast, as the new Winter Garden and Columbia from mean a thing, but Owen Sweeten, the Blue Mouse and Music Box. bors in proximity to his corner, permanent band leader at the Fox. Laemmle last spring. These lat- at the helm of the jazz band with Appleby succeeds Andrew Seso, hies himself to the offices of these With Sweeten set to have full ter downtown houses were con- a great novelty offering, and Henri resigned. people mentioned and immediate- swing with the Fox band, this sistently in heavy red for Uni- Le Bel at the organ, must be ly sells them from one to five house now gets 'the highest priced versal, but Danz has turned ’em given credit for much of the biz. BUSHELL AT R. P. copies of the editions. (unless Sweeten took a beautiful into money makers. John Hamrick’s two playhouses, "Pick-Ups, Front and Back cut in pay, which is doubtful) the Music Box and Blue Mouse, Anthony Bushell, who was in _ Stage” is the brain child of Harry straight band leader these parts RATHE SIGNS NOVELIST held up well under the strain. “Disraeli,” has been engaged by B. Mills, dramatic editor of the have ever seen. Owen is already The former, with John Barrjr- Radio Pictures for a role in Rich- Star. Harry incepted the column busily engaged recruiting his men Pathe has placed under contract more’s first all-talker, “General ard Dix’s current starring vehicle, when he took over the Star’s 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.” drama desk nearly three years and bow pullers, and he is ex- the coast from New York. O’Neil great with $7400. Opus now in ago. It started small, but grad- pected to gather a pack of mu- novels are “That Bright Heat,” its third and final stanza. The BRYAN FOY BACK ually grew until it now consumes sicians inferior to none local show- “God Beguiled” and “The White Blue Mouse, with Eddie Horton Byran Foy has returned to Hol- nearly a complete column daily. goers have fever listened to. Rooster.” in “The Aviator,” gathered $6750, lywood from New York. REPORT BIG BUSINESS SEATTLE, Feb. 6.—The Amer- DPE55 YOUR THEATRE OR YOUR ACT WITH THE FINEST AND MOST ARTISTIC ican Music Company, San Fran- jp* cisco publishers, who recently opened Northwest offices here with Sammy Siegel, former press agent and showman, in charge, report ENERY“» unusual activity in this territory. DRAPEDIES “I Miss You When Day Is Done,” DESIGNED MADE UP AND PAINTED BY THE LARGEST AND MOST mr a ballad foxtrot, and “On the Trail EFFICIENT of My Memories,” a waltz, the 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. Siegel’s terri- tory embraces Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles Scenic Stvdios Inc Vancouver, B. C., Spokane, Ta- ^AFFILIATED coma and intermediate points. WITH OlA5 .f THOMPSON SCENIC Co.

3)1 GIVEN FAREWELL ) 431 1215 BATES Aye. -- AT FOUNTAIN AVE. NEAR SUNSET BLVCt, SEATTLE, Feb. 6.—Ron and -| Don, organists at the Seattle The- r rr IT II HOLLYWOOD atre for the past two years, were J ' the recipients of a surprise fare- 1 well party given them by Arthur "\one OLympiacSS^M Clausen and his Seattle Serenad- dk. es this week. The musicians put on a big spread for the duo, who are scheduled to open tomorrow at Vnic^ue Effects' settinss «» the modern stage the Portland Theatre, Portland, DROP CURTAINS for. an indefinite run. PICTURE SCREENS SIGN GERMAN ACTOR PROLOGUES UNUSUAL FABRICS I DRAPERIES NOISELESS CURTAIN TRAVELERS Mayring, German stage CINEMAS STAGE TAPESTRIES -WALL Lothar HANGINGS OPERATED by actor sponsored in this country by CYCLORAMAS Gest, has been signed by REMOTE CONTROL Morris ASBESTOS CURTAINS MURAL DECORATIONS! Warner Brothers to play a part in “Viennese Nights.” NEW SCENARIST ¥ Lenore Coffey, scenarist, is the mother of a son. :

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The earth around the grave of LITTLE THEATRE HOUR PHACTICE TO DO Victor Herbert should show signs AT DON LEE'S KHJ KTM, LOS ANGELES of considerable disturbance about Jan. 30) (Reviewed note in the British broad- now. He must have turned over A general change in program A figure of Is it good policy for Playlet “Real People,” opened in his grave furiously and often if this to Amer- casters to grab off an immediate policy was put into force week radio field has just come the vibrations from the continu- as a dramatic incident behind the commercial advantage and sac- at KHJ, the Don Lee station at ica to study the methods of pre- ous broadcasting of his composi- Los Angeles. scenes in a circus and developed rifice, perhaps, the confidence of senting radio drama used in this tions over the entire country make for a large part of their steady audi- According to Manager Dolberg into the. rehearsal of a sketch contact with his bones. country. This is Cecil Lewis, ences? 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- Listeners are, humanly enough, program arrangers and everybody ers and listeners. as an impeachment of the intelli- maker. brings with him the creatures of habit. If, as an ex- He else in the radiocasting business people, gence of vaudeville audiences. they develop a liking for Employing a staff of 80 broadcast rights to all of George ample, rush unreasonably from one com- "Eagle, it has Lee’s policy to feature Parts were taken by James chain broadcasts and come to learn been Bernard Shaw’s plays, which he poser vogue to another is one of throughout, the Boyd Hagen and Marillah Olney, that by setting the dial to a cer- his studio artists _ the sweet mysteries of life. A occasional the latter directing. This was hopes to market. tain station at six in the evening day and evening, using month or two ago everything was the Colum- more of the “little theatre” ma- Lewis says that the radio drama they will have an hour and a network offerings of Nevin. Now it is impossible to Lee terial than entertainment, but half or two hours of chain pro- bia chain, for which the Don has become one of England’s chief get away from Herbert, and we the Pacific Coast out- even to one used to such fare the grams, observation shows it dis- stations are amusements, and believes that both never hear Nevin. No matter how resulted result was unsatisfying. It was turbs and surprises them to find lets, at intervals. This has tasty it is, nobody wants fried too exaggerated for satire, too un- in Europe and America the merits some evenings that after a half in long hours of duty and re- chicken morning, noon and night kind for humor and too unreal as the radiocast drama and the a locally hearsal for the staff, which both of hour network program indefinitely. and Manager Dolberg feel is a criticism. of its presentation are sponsored singer or instrumental- * * * Lee methods for the highest type With more lucidly written lines, ist has been slipped to them for a too exacting only just coming to be realized. All the drama critics, reviewing however, it is the kind of material period. The curious one dials results. Although careful not to draw the L. A. production of “New that will amuse the sophisticated around and finds that the chain “Radio is not like ordinary show comparisons of quality, he re- Moon” now current, have spoken hearer. offering has been switched over business, where a company of art- marked at once the great differ- of the apparent mike possibilities “The Worm” followed, a do- to another station owned by the ists puts a program together and ence in the studio handling of a of the small but pleasing voice of mestic bedroom comedy written same operator, and, we have noted, then plays it indefinitely,” says play in America as contrasted with Josephine Houston, the South- by Gloria Gordon, who played the is generally unpolite in his com- Dolberg. “Our people rarely have England. Over there, he says, the land’s musical comedy sweet- wife, with Jonathan Smith play- ments. new the privilege of repeating a pro- players of the cast are segregated ing the husband. The story of a heart. gram, and must be continually from the orchestra, mobs and It is a strong selling point of dominating wife who was tamed Monday night last .she appeared studying and rehearsing new ma- sound effects. All do their duties course to show a prospective ad- by the trick of a worm of a hus- with Askam, Reece and ensemble, terial. It is hard to put fresh- in separate studios, to be mixed vertiser how a big audience has band was not new as to plot, but over KNX in an hour of “New ness and fluency into microphone together in the monitor room. He been built up for a certain period, was told in lines that were excel- Moon” music, and although it was performances when so much con- thought it a tribute to the player and it is good business for that lently written and well delivered, announced as her first appearance centrated study is required, so we in this country that he could give advertiser, no doubt, to buy that especially by Miss Gordon. It before a mike she demonstrated policy in a part, is station, dispens- have rearranged our full concentration to his time. Neither a rated high in entertainment value, _ beyond all doubt that the critics way that lessens considerably the which requires so much signifi- ing free entertainment, under any but was not, of course, “little were right. She got better with demand on our staff artists, and cance in oral delivery and char- specific obligation to humor the theatre.” Smith spoke a little too each succeeding number, and in will, we feel sure, result in a acterization, where so many other habits of its audience. loudly for the mike. addition to broadcasting voice of listeners. However a happy audience is a better product for our activities were going on. splendid texture she registered enjoy as important to radio as to the in- “I feel that already we dividuality charm. on a older forms of show business and She has, the distinction of putting “CROSS OF GOLD” SHEPHARD QUITS most definitely, a microphone per- around locally and the problem is one that no high grade of all KNX, LOS ANGELES sonality. Askam and Reece both radio entertainment, and for doubt is deserving of thoughtful produced (Reviewed Feb. 2) Charles Shephard, 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, world the quality of the substituted pro- * * * ing and show the producing As a radio production it left has resigned. Mr. Shephard, a that Los Angeles can. deliver as much to be desired. Sound ef- pianist of considerable note, in- grams. It is that they are just of We have noticed a frequent in- in radio as in pictures and fects were almost ludicrous at tends to devote his time to teach- a different type to that sought by adequacy about the piano accom- well stage.” times, crowd noises appearing to ing and to preparation of reper- the listener. paniments for soloists at KFI and be furnished by a record, against toire for a forthcoming concert KECA of late, which is not neces- Attractions such as Charlie which the voices of the principals tour. TYPIST GETS BREAK sarily the fault of the pianist. It Wellman and his Peppers, a fea- sounded out of all proporfion. Pauline Logsdon, apparently may be due to the soloist shifting ture of the early afternoon, will spot Storm effects were very, very FANS LIKE ORGANIST buried in oblivion as a typist in the mike to suit himself, to his be moved to an evening . larger tinny. the offices of KHJ, has blossomed own loss, however, as a good ac- where they will have a high-class Request was made for public Although off the air now for ten out as a sweet voiced soprano companiment is essential to the general audience. The chiefly to em- comment on the play as there was weeks, Rudolph N. Schraeger still and is to appear on radio pro- very best of soloists. The public, singers now used a possibility of it being made into gets fan mail from radio listeners grams over the Don Lee chain. also, does not like the unaccom- bellish orchestral numbers at vari- fea- a talkie. . Briefly, the story con- who were used to hearing him Delving into her past reveals that panied single voice or instrument. ous times, are to be made attractions, and the sym- cerned a crooked husband per- broadcast organ recitals over she is a daughter of Texas and * * * tured phony orchestra, already developed suading his wife to assist him in KMTR. At the time he was or- can. ride anything from a bicycle The M-G-M lion is not feeling to national prominence under jumping a gold mine claim. Three ganist at the Boulevard Theatre, to a steer. She has defied any well these days, and it is feared Raymond Paige, 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 program manager of the sta- the wife, Singing Bill, the husband, same capacity at the Chinese in any kind of a saddle contest. decline. Those who heard him and appear oftener under and Lucky Jim, the old prospector- Theatre. roar for the broadcast Wednesday tion, will victim. It waxed very maudlin, Paige’s personal direction, but . con- NEW PRESS BUREAU night of last week will remember centrated on the big audience the high point being where the Radio Trades Association, com- how he seemed to have stomach hours instead of scattered through crook), in the presence of the pos- prising dealers and manufacturers trouble, with, perhaps, a little ton- the day. sible death of his wife, bursts out in Southern California, are contem- silitis mixed in. second advantage, accord- in the hymn “Rock of Ages,” re- AN EGOTIST plating the formation of a Radio By the way, there was nothing The Dolherg, is that this ar- sulting in his conversion, the quick Trades News Bureau to feed the the matter with Sam Wineland’s ing to is a person who cannot station to recovery of the wife and the as- press with news in its own in- rangement permits the arrangement of “When You and his “I’s” I release more of the Columbia tounding and unexpected discovery make behave. terests. I. Were Young, Maggie.” a On that she the long lost chain broadcasts for - which, he was daugh- egotist bill that was supposed to be all am no but never- says, there has been a growing ter of the old prospector. Until comedy it stood out like Mr. De- theless insist demand, without the necessity of now nobody suspected he had ever 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 ists on the Los Angeles staff. Although the players, Georgie Male quartets and octets broad- Family of KYA Listeners 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 whether they utilized TENOR SOLOIST have to tune in on network pro- be life of Bertie Kober, the singing 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. inexperience. It apparently aimed TOTE IN ON don’t mean the pop artists, there logue. * * * to teach a moral lesson, which, are plenty of those. There is a DUD William Don, better known to however praiseworthy such an ob- great wealth of male chorus mu- WILLIAMSON the air audience as “Doctor Oo- ject may be, must be handled deft- sic that could be used by such MASTER OF CEREMONIES jah” over KFI, has one of the ly to be acceptable to the general groups, which would help many and STAFF ARTIST biggest followings of any Califor- public. KYA SAN FRANCISCO harassed directors looking for va- nia radio comedian. His fan mail riety. pours in from every quarter of * * * HINT FOR SOMEONE the state. 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 instrument. 465 South Detroit St. and such like have been barred unattached men and women seek- COLLER * * * Angeles from broadcasting over KFWB ing matrimonial partnerships. Los Robert Hurd, the bachelor pro- And His according to Manager King. Might be an idea there for some (Phone ORegon 9407) gram manager of KFI, now has enterprising program arranger, CELLAR SHAKERS a charming lady secretary. The with a tie-up with a minister, office wags are now crooking a Radio Station florist and furniture store. finger at Old Man Romance, who KFWB is said to be always lurking just LETTERS 1 around the corner. There are letters at the Los Angeles office of INSIDE FACTS for the following WHEN IN TIJUANA HERBERT’S ATES, Roscoe Visit the Rendezvous of the Profession BIDMEAD Bros. Good Food With Courtesy BUCK, Guy OPEN ALL NIGHT ALEX BAR and COLLINS, Harry EDWARDS, Chas. H. 745-749 South Hill Street Los Angeles RESTAURANT GILLETTE, Bobby Jeanne Opposite the Foreign Club MacDONALD, E. MAHRA The Great FRENCH AND ITALIAN CUISINE PAR EXCELLENCE Bachelor Hotel & Grill FINEST IMPORTED LIQUORS AND WINES PARSONS, Ruth TAYLOR, Slade (Mike) 151-159 Powell Street San Francisco Proprietors—Alex Cardini and Johnnie Montepagno TIFFANY, Owen —

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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6.— MUSIC SALES III From a score of applicants, of- LOS ANGELES ficials of the local Auto Show, currently in progress at the Civic The “Song Hawks” that invaded Bf BOOTLEG BOOK; By JACK B. TENNEY American musicians and Ameri- Auditorium, selected Rudy Seiger selling 100 can orchestras, in some cases com- the town last week Recently it was my pleasure to and his Symphonists. In addition choruses of the latest pop tunes interview the president of one of pletely replaced Mexican mu- to his Fairmount Hotel orchestra, at 10 cents per copy put a clamp sicians. The “talkies” throughout Mexico’s Sindicato de Filhar- on the sales of sheet music during Seiger is directing an organiza- points Mexico are excluding musicians the week. At a few of the music tion of 35 men at the fourteenth monicos. There were many The local music representatives that sales annual auto display where Maurice regarding Mexican unionism that from work. This is felt the more, counters, reports were per cent of the usual Chevalier is the featured attrac- were hit hard during the past week inasfar the music is a dropped 50 puzzling to and I availed as canned were me sales average. Robbins’ “Chant of tion. with the “Song Hawks” selling 100 foreign importation. myself of the opportunity to clear 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 local and not for as are the musical organizations The ten best were: Francisco the latter part of last the organization as a whole, of the United States and" Canada. 1. “Chant of the Jungle”—Rob- WEEKS’ 0RGIESI1 week and rounded up a bunch of though he assured me that he per- For a beginning, an agreement bins. kids and assigned them each to a 2. “Should Robbins. sonally felt that the views he ex- whereby each would extend the I?”— SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6.— different corner of the busiest 3. Forgotten” Berlin. pressed were true of all of the privileges and protection to the “To Be — Entering into Pacific Coast mu- streets. The youngsters were given of Mexico. of respective organi- 4. “That Wonderful Something Sindicatos members the sical circles as part of its 1930 four cents on each copy sold. * * * Called Love” Robbins. zations, would be welcome. Such — program of expansion, Music Cor- Harry Walker, manager at the 5. “I’m Following You” Ber- Prior to the organization of la- an agreement might be worked — 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 majority Berlin. employer. The were ab- and organizations. Details of the M. G. A. con- town. He not only felt the drop * * * 7. “Your Fate Is In Hands” solutely without work. Those who My tract, arranged by Jules C. Stein, in sales but also had trouble with Santly Brothers. were fortunate enough to find em- An outstanding feature of Sindi- — permit Weeks to remain at the the buyers of the 10-cent copies, 8. I Care?”—Sha- ployment had no means of stipu- calism in Mexico is the distribu- “What. Do Mark Hopkins for an indefinite who stood around the counter call- piro, Bernstein. lating the terms of their labor. tion of work. It is worthy of period, after which he probably ing out different songs that they 9. Lover” Harms. This state of economics accounts, consideration. I have been as- “Dream — will move to an eastern spot to had on the sheet. They asked to 10. “Singing In the Bathtub” perhaps, for the spirit of revolu- sured that there is no resemblance 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 * * * of latter is 1. “Chant of the Jungle” All system the one of com- — have been taken under the M. C. walked away from the counter. recordings. The first organization of mu- mon sense. One does not simply 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. And this (Columbia). vich—now Tom Gerun—was taken practically the first of any of the Following Paul harmonicos (The Protective As- should be the first consideration 3. “I’m You”— 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 Bernie (Brunswick). mained much the same as before. Arbuckle’s Plantation fame, are Ben Everett Hoagland and his or- was advised by his New York When the idea of corelated Sindi- being featured at 6. “Your Fate Is In Hands” now the New My chestra of 11, who until recently headquarters to use his own judg- (Columbia). catos arose, the Sociadad Pro- Biltmore Hotel in Dayton, Ohio. —Paul Whiteman 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- He immediately Cafe, have signed a contract with , got in touch ganized as the bardo (Columbia). Sindicato de Fil- has been enthusiastically received KFWB, playing seven hours daily. with the Music Publishers Protec- harmonicos in 8. and the space of by the Dayton clientele. Don’t “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 All re- of the astonishing success or not. 9. “What Do I Care?”— one of the best ever received by a and Composers Association, and the * * * of 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 Mexico. tune, “Can’t Be corrup- Among his many accom- A new We 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. * * other his acquisition of the Spanish into song leadership, num- Eddy Janis, until recently with By this time the leader of the 1 The greatest obstacle in the language. It is bers holding their own in okay gang a cross between Harms, is now with a new firm was tipped off and the sale path of the organization are: was the pure Castillian and Cubanistic. He style. Leaders opening offices in the Majestic was stopped on Tuesday, the lead- '1. lack of understanding and non-co- postcards that any one can speak “Aren’t We AH”—De Sylva, building, the American Music er leaving town, rumored to be operation of the members good 1 Brown and Henderson. and Spanish by simply adding Corp. Eddy is in charge here bound for Seattle to start the rack- prospective members. 2. (Economic “arrow” to every other word, and “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 it, with -as a man will work for way of illustration. 3 “Chant of the Jungle”- “My Love Parade” and “Sweeter ELECT DELEGATES 50 cents a jday rather * * * than starve Robbins. Than Sweet.” They plan to open to death on the expectation of 4. Friends” Tack Lines, trombone, is back “Can’t We Be 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. Jack still plays lots of 5. “My Fate Is in Your Hands” 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 * * * lin. over- After several weeks in this ter- bert Greenbaum, Karl Deitrich, come this difficulty and the Sindi- Our friend, Tack Yellen. has 7. “Sunny Side Up”—De Sylva, ritory Gene McCormick, profes- Harry Lowenstein, George Kittler, cato de Filharmonicos are closed Henderson. now the Pacific Coast office of Brown and sional manager for the S. L. Frank Barnett and A. J. Hay- in a position to dictate to those the firm. 8. “Singin’ in the Bathtub” . The boys are too darned 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 wages. Jess The “open details. “Luckv Me and lovable 9. “Love Made a Gypsy Out home office, Seattle. ON STUDIO STAFF 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” Henry Sullivan, who new REPLACES RAY contributed A 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 PRAGER IN 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 Rose.” Bernard Prager, sales manager lin’s local office here this week. Association in Jhe_ United States. “I’m, Following You” and “The for Robbins Music Corporation, Miss Ray joined the staff of the BARAVILLE RE-SIGNED 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 * a trip through the West. MUSICIANS MARRIED his contract as musical directo: labor union is, at present, ap- 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 fect supporting them. sonnel IT’S A HIT! of the band includes Charles SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6.— Charles Tryner, • Symphony Or- * * * Thorpe, piano (formerlv with Bob Hamilton, featured organist chestra member, were married this “I MISS YOU” The Sindicato de Filharmonicos Blossom the Theatre, Angeles, Seely and Ruth Rowland at RKO Los 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 AMERICAN MUSIC CO. an admirable Walt Howe and Cally Holden, his wife. Adolphe Zukor arrived in Hol- spirit of brotherhood KEESS BLDG., SAN FRANCISCO toward in- brass; Johnny Uleh, drums; Wil- lywood last week from New York. ternational workers. The aim of liam. Stover, banjo; Manilla Le HARRY ENGEL HERE the organization is in the pro- _ Mori, accordion, and Ray West, 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 WILL PRIOR 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 banjo, and Wil- SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 6.— organization and believe that it liam Elfeldt is at the piano. Larry Yoell and Robert E. 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- TED HENKEL working class. Ballroom, Saturdays and Sundays. nett, who, incidentally, is also * * * Charlie DeNell. piano; George known as BB over KTAB, titled The Sindicato MUSICAL PRESENTATION 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; Leslie Tronsier, drums, and CIVIC THEATRE sicians.. In the beginning, one of George Freeman, trumpet and di- SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6.— the. chief obstacles was the com- rector, make up the personnel of Following an operation for ap- Auckland, New Zealand petition of American negroes, the band. pendicitis, Mrs. Abe Bloom, wife who, in some instances, - - were al- * * * of the local Irving Berlin repre- Pit Orchestra of 30 : Stage Band of 20 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. PAGE THIRTEEN SATURDAY, FEB. 8, 1930 INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN

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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6.— (Continued from Page 5) What is believed to be the first less unanimous on the decision 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- February 19 at union headquar- 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 last week with 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 L. Burbeck, Harry to sign. However a number did J. 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 it gets fully under way. It Pay On Illness will have as its object the estab- Other important 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 BROKAW TO L. A. person. Remainder of the cast shall be paid two weeks’ sal- SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6.— ary if the illness is continued 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. the New York casts of “Golden 30-day notice shall be A Dawn” and “Good Boy,” has been given in cases of cancellation of signed by Warner Brothers for a contract. role in “Viennese Nights.” An arbitration 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- KERN mittee. Organist- Master of Ceremonies It was also stated that day COAST workers will have their work FOX WEST Long Beach, Calif. time fixed at eight hours a - day with overtime for more than eight hours regardless of salary. William DeMille made the most imposing speech of the evening. WM. (Billy) KNOX He urged the contract as being a RKO THEATRE LOS ANGELES good stabilizer of conditions, and SOLO ORGANIST was heartily in favor of its ac- be made to “THEREFORE, be it resolved, cast are Marion Byron, Flora ceptance. Among other things he a time clock” and Fox Oakland Theatre Bradbury, sr. keep a schedule of the hours he this gathering of screen Finch and James promised that if it be adopted, that gentle coercion will be used to worked each week. players endorse wholeheartedly the OPPOSITE BOLES the independents to abide Eleven additional members were work of this actors’ committee compel Jeanette Loff has been selected provisions. elected to the Actors’ Committee and authorize said committee to RUDOLPH N. by its to play opposite John Boles in his to meet with the Producers’ Com- conclude the negotiations now Other Speakers next starring film, “Moonlight mittee for another conference this pending and SCHRAEGER Lon Chaney took the big laugh Madness,” which will be directed week. They were Ben Lyon, De “BE IT FURTHER RE- PREMIER ORGANIST of the evening while discussion of Robertson at Universal. Ben Bard, Frank SOLVED, that this gathering by John the 72-hour work week was in Witt Jennings, LEAD IN ‘COURAGE’ Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Reicher, Monte Blue, Douglas places itself individually and col- progress. He stated, starting in Rex Bell, player Of many west- INDEFINITE Fairbanks, Jr., Helen Ware, Mae lectively on record as refusing to a clear-ringing voice, that “if the ern film stories and leading man Murray, Lois Wilson, William support or countenance a strike or hours are too burdensome on a other screen productions, has Courtney, Francis X. Bushman. any radical action by any group of in person he can” (here lowering his bene signed by Warner Brothers The resolution passed read as actors that might be injurious to voice to a hoarse whisper) “always for the leading male role in follows: the motion picture industry so find a way out.” v long as the letter and the spirit “Courage.” Lawrence Grant, who was one “WHEREAS, a committee of Robert Ede- of this agreement is observed.” Jay of the most uncompromising pro- actors consisting of Richard Tuck- Richard “Sheets” Gallagher set- Equity strike figures last summer, son, Jean Hersholt, Lloyd Hughes, Bella Lugosi has been signed tled a $10,000 suit brought against spoke for local autonomy as re- er, Rod La Rocque, Lawrence Grant, Wal- for a role in Warner Brothers’ him for damages which resulted in Brower gards to having the whole present Sam Hardy, and Frank Fay’s star- an automobile crash. He paid proceedings carried on 'by the lace Beery, Mitchell Lewis “Playboy,” new chairman, has pre- ring vehicle. Others added to the $450. selected list of Hollywood people Conrad Nagel, Master-of-Ceremonies of without regard to representation sented to an official committee from among the stage actors producers, consisting of Jack BROADCASTERS, GET THIS ONE Wurtzel, FOX EL CAPITAN whom the talkies have brought Warner, chairman, Sol F0X TECT Baron into pictures. Irving Thalberg, Wm. Le “BONITA*® created some surprise and M. C. Levee, representing the KARAN DUNN, Publisher San Francisco He also FRANCISCO by declaring against the 54-hour Producers’ Association certain KRESS BLDG. SAN concerning, the week, in view of the fact that the problems vitally picture main demand of the proposed welfare of the motion A. E. A. contract, next to Equity players and recognition, had been for a 48- “WHEREAS, these committees jointly have arrived at hour week, which it was always conferring understood, Equity was willing to a solution of these problems that is to both extend to 60 hours. His reasoning practical, just and fair was that he didn’t want to “punch sides, WALTER KRAUSGRILL AND HIS MUSIC EL PATIO BALLROOM MARKET AT VAN NESS SAN FRANCISCO PETER PAUL LYONS AND HIS CONCERT ORCHESTRA 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 OWEN FALLON and His CALIFORNIANS Thanks to Jack Coakley and Sam Nussbaum 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 Tell” and was followed by a scen- they sold some good comedy. They danced to it. And all good, too. (Reviewed Jan. 30) give ’em “St. Louis Blues.” This ic of cloud study and storm with encored with “Turkey in the A great big guy called Big Boy With First National’s Vitaphone is one they don’t tire of because the lightning flashing across the Straw,” causing the Risley worker Williams, who made funny little “Dark Street's” featuring Jack he killed ’em. Had to encore and darkened landscape during the to do some fast stepping, and their noises out the side of his mouth used the 1812 Overture which fit- Mulhall and Lila Lee on the screen heavier parts of this overture. This exit was to good applause. 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 He begged off to allow the show tendance was heavy at this down- A classic shouter, Sonia Podos- then offered the “Lucia” sextette mandolin, stopped -the opera. Step- to proceed, proving he’s still pop- town house. George Choos’ stage ka, was heavily billed in the news- on trumpets, getting it across ping out of the line Myrtle put 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 magnet for dragging in. write home about insofar as qual- house in the Sunday editions, but boys can certainly play. They calling for a brace of bows. ’em The picture was Corinne Grif- 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 fith’s “Lililes of the Field” and the Stage fare was captioned “Odds formance. six girls. The line came on and week at El Cap, sold the folks joint was packed. and Ends” and in spots had flash- ‘Sunny Side Up,” with Janet several of the former performers on “Wild Irish Rose” and tapped Jean. es of brillancy, particularly when Gayner and Charles Farrell, was 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 somewhat edy attempts were LOEW’S STATE Bob Buroff was on again with his his dynamic vocalizations. (Reviewed Feb. 2) confined by the usual construc- LOS ANGELES some more excellent dancing. Brower next introduced Charlotte Almost reversing his previous tion requirements imposed on Dancing of the girls who worked and Juanita, new recruits to the policy of holding down the num- (Reviewed Jan. 30) vaude and presentation unit revues in front in this number was very 16 sweethearts who led the girls ber of acts Sam Harris virtually description. Marion’s bur- did a right about face on this of this The “Eyes Idea” is composed ragged, and it looked like the through “I Don’t Want Your too bringing acts— lesque and dialect ability is of good talent performing in very steps required were a little too Kisses” and did it nicely. week’s show in six well known to comment on. Given tasty and pleasing settings. five of them with dancing—to aug- much for a couple of them. Harry Rappe, hoking it up with 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 however, are taken full advantage dreva Brothers are as splendid brief entrance of the line girls and 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 brief, and it handicaps this capable the band, under the baton of the of working full stage throughout for the afternoon fans. He fol- kept speedily on with a fast song performer. popular Georgie Stoll, gets its the entire show becomes rather lowed this with a sheik waltz and dance by the fern, closing Chic Kennedy’s tough number usual warm reception; but that’s monotonous—it being much more which topped everything else on with a double number. Great re- was outstanding. Her deft and all there is, there isn’t any more. pleasant to see at least 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 restraint which was far funnier burlesque musician’s life business necessary to deliver this draggy, with Don Carroll singing A on a 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 standby of rag-dollers, the the offered by Brower and his gang - of a clever characterization. but with five line girls brought on dropping to full would appear to and his sheikish looks and gestures of excellent melodists, the cus- Kathryn Irwin delivered a brace one by one to do specialties that be much less complicated and toward the doll were the big laugh tomers getting a great boot out of vocalizations that clicked. This are far front rating the time al- faster. of the day. of the hoked sequences. Finale gal’s stage deportment and voice lotted them. Eula Buroff, a toe up Helen Cuneo followed the line the a military affair quality label her a good bet for dancer, also works in the open- The “personality girl” followed of show was girls w’ith a classy toe number it with the girls working the any stage work calling on these ing, with nothing more to offer with another eyes song, what 16 done on the stairs and then Jean distinguish- drums for a noisy curtain. two departments. than the usual solo steps -bor- was not being clearly and Jacqueline, tastefully dressed Mel Hertz was at the organ. Harmony Trio, three boys with rowed from the toe ballet. able and entirely unimportant. This ballroom pair, presented a neat into The flicker was Fox’s “Romance pleasing voices, landed okay. Following the five line girls, an girl puts a blues shouter rasp terpsichorean offering. For her of the Rio Grande” with Warner Billy Gibson’s Russian dance unbilled personality girl made her her voice which is very monoton- fourth return engagement Dottie Baxter. ditto. bow, but a personality girl with- ous and trying in the constant Roberts did 'another of her nifty use of it. Her “per- Bock. Karen and Xande, two gals with out an appealing personality is she makes 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 as a bet for still more 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 ’em the old tried-and-true without a conception of what it some twirls, good and effectively up with 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 front Florence Simonson was no as- finished off with a few adagio singing -to a boy in the j'ow, The regular stage show was Brunea next singing “Dance Away it the set in her brief bit as foil for Sid gymnastics that were of most ef- but fell dead and 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. things again with trum- tion of m. c. Slim Martin, rendered Number faded into “Kiss Me mendation. They ranked closest been better if the entire opening up some the Overture, Again” while and Jacqueline to Fanchon and Marco’s presenta- slowed up by the line girl spe- peting while doing some neat and Light Cavalry with Jean returned for pretty waltz 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 a num- ber. dancer, ritory. proceedings started with the next finale, during which Don Carroll Wurlitzer, introducing each mem- Another this fast and cute The 12 line girls were smart number, “Singing in the Bath- sang, Bob and Eula Buroff did ber of the orchestra in incidental moving Gladys Kane, put over snappy offer- looking and exhibited plenty of tub,” delivered by Georgie Stoll a few more good adagio stunts. solo work as follows: Paul Tits- who a toe ing. finesse during their routines. Cos- and the orchestra. During this A new drop was the only flash worth, piano; Everett Chappelle, 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- sax; lowing You,” featuring vocal here. of the bass viol; the entire band tire company on stage. Jack McPhee, sax; Frank De and foot clicked Eddie Meredith. with the exception of the pianist Not a strong “Idea.” Michaele, sax, and Shorty Davis, work, nicely. Don Smith, singing Ball’s “In line up down front with bath The feature picture was Marion drummer. Ernest the CAPITOL towels and bathing caps, keeping Davies in “Not So Dumb,” M- Considering there were only Garden of My Heart,” sold eight pieces in his nice tenor work to re- VANCOUVER time to their own singer; and the G-M. the band, the boys good A. H. F. made this heavy number stand out turns, following it up with an (Reviewed Jan. 28) trumpeter, accompanied by a man- Irish tune aided girls. Practically a capacity house dolin player, rendered the tune nobly, with the help of Miss Stoll by the line at the organ. Sylvia and Clemence returned for saw the opening of the first even- with the big end of his horn in FOX EL CAPITAN collegiate song and ing show when Sydney Kelland, a bowl of soapsuds, thereby pro- SAN FRANCISCO Judging from his reception, Slim a dance with Martin is growing in popularity the girls assisting. house organist, stepped off with ducing a growing mass of bubbles. (Reviewed Feb. 2) at the Spotted right next to closing “Life a Dream” to good returns. The number went well. Here’s a house that makes a Boulevard and it looks as he and following plenty of hoofing When the drapes separated a Georgie then introduced Keo, habit of excellent business, Re- though might be here indefi- nitely. was Arthur Ward, who landed card girl appeared announcing the Toki and Yoki, but three rendi- gardless of the picture you can al- solidly with hoop jug- overture “Faust” by Gounod. This tions of their entrance music most always count on, finding a Woody. comedy (Continued on Page IS) is a new innovation at this house. failed to bring them on. So holdout at any night show, a fact 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. A re the mechanics. puts over even the most mediocre The “Carnival Idea” was head- PAUL MALL quest number followed, entitled Two of the trio appeared after celluloid attraction; and second, ed by Countess Sonia and her 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. Oakland 5, came a good moment with the the overture presented by Brower proceedings singing “My Russian SYLVIA D0REE Dir.: Tishman, Max. 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 pair of pipes that smacks of more Jimmie Barr, and the comedy of than one trip over any circuit. “JAZZ TEMPLE IDEA” Davis and Larue. Alexander Kandibe and U. High Tabor Grand, Denver, Colo. After a number of weeks. of Sandidge pair with Bekefi and straight clowning, m. c’ing, sing- Denison as a quartet with a bur- GEORGE and FLORENCE ing and directing, Brower finally lesque of a Russian opera. BALLET MASTER and MISTRESS picked up his fiddle and stepped A wooden soldier number, is Australia’s Largest Theatre out on the apron, where, with embellished from when seen over — THE STATE, SYDNEY— Mel Hertz at the Wurlitzer, he the Pan time, with the assistance MURIEL PRODUCING WEEKLY CHANGE 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 STRYKER And Still Going Strong their heads but well done and con- make this a very picturesque of- 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 ren Lewis, Bob Kimic and Lou the gang. ‘ Shaff, brass section, who wrote Peabody’s offering this week, Fanchon and Marco’s and NOIR “Wishing,” with early in “Overtures” Idea WHITE to which was spotted the the melody TENOR SOPRANO Brower contributing the lyrics. If show, knocked ’em over for a be- 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 Featured in “SUNSHINE IDEA” at ARLINE ANDLANGAN LOEW’S STATE—LOS ANGELES—THIS WEEK ARISTOCRATS OF THE DANCE Many Thanks to Fanchon and Marco PAGE FIFTEEN SATURDAY, FEB. 8, 1930 INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN

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the excellent the deft cast show Ballard’s. This is the first of the girl juror, also gave a sterling per- and masterful hand of a real di- new group of shows which Duffy formance of the hard boiled show rector. In fact, it’s a surprising smuggled thing to know that Hollywood so has secured for the present year girl whose ukelele was far has failed to capture this lad and if it is a fair sample of the into her and who knew how to out- who has stage directed such rest but few changes will be seen use it. Marie Hunt as the Irish original productions as at houses. “Ladies of (Continued from Page 14) standing the Duffy fine. She (Continued from Page 4) lady juror,'"too, was very “Listen Lester,” “Topsy and Eva” the Jury” is a much better play gling, a few gags and more of the gales of laughter on her ec- and “All For You” plus the many than the one in which Charlotte got picking ’em up and laying ’em WILBUR CUSHMAN’S for a mo- profitable revues with which he Greenwood established her record centricities and never down. Customers went for him overdid the character which REVUE has been identified here on the at this house and it should run as ment in a big way. temptation foi cut- STRAND THEATRE coast. long and as popularly. afforded every Show was long, running about ting up. LONG BEACH Well-delivered interpolated spe- Mary Boland is ideal in the SO minutes. Joe Livingtone’s Or- But good as were these new- (Reviewed Jan. 2) cialties in song and dance numbers principal role. Not a point does chestra in the pit. Picture was comers, they did not outshine our Cushman brings to this former featured members of the cast and she miss and from the moment Fox’s “City Girl” with Charles old friends. Brenda Fowler, in RKO vaude-booked house, a revue chorus, and maintained a fast of her entrance in the court scene Farrell, part-talk. Business was one of the severe roles for which titled “Money, Money, Money” tempo throughout the interrupted of the first act, she has her audi- capacity and is showing an im- she is famed. She gave a very based on the well-known comedy script. ence convulsed. First, as the gush- provement each week. excellent account of the stiff- “Nothing But The Truth,” and as ing society woman making her Bock. Rudy Wintner’s characterization necked juror who was the last to pretentious an offering as the first appearance in a court of law was particularly outstanding. Ap- give in. Barbara Jo Allen and beach patrons have been privileged and afterwards pearance, stage deportment and as a jury woman Myrta Hubert were also very FOX to see for many a season. It’s as the only negative voter in the SAN FRANCISCO comedy results secured him a satisfactory in parts suited to the first Cushman produced stage heavy measure of response. His jury room who manages to bring (Reviewed Feb. 3) them. show that this reviewer has seen dancing was better than good, and the whole 11 around to her way The Fox had Frankie Richard- Among the men jurors, Bar- to date, although the producer’s revealed a versatility in entertain- of thinking. That is the thread of son in from the Fox lot in Holly- lowe Borland in a Scotch part, rostrum exhibits are as familiar ment ability, considering the ex- the story but the manner in which wood to bolster up F. and M.’s 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 “Overtures Idea,” the “Sunnyside as a young gunman. Walter Mar- crude and blemished similar at- role called for. although slightly irregular expose player adding the plot shall, Ronald Telfer and William Up” much to the tempts inflicted by other producers. of court methods and procedure, entire stage show with his offer- In fact that goes for practically Macauley completed the jury. Herewith the hope that it’s not especially when they were locked ings of hits from that picture. 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. With Dave Franklin at the extremely entertaining in delivered room, Ara Haswell gave a good what is sure to happen some of specialties. Cushman himself played Three members of the original account as the defendant and piano, Richardson gave the cus- these days when some smart pic- a highly satisfactory part, pen- New York cast were brought out Olive Cooper was effective as the tomers “Sunny Side Up,” “Walk- ture exec signs this clever and to support the star and they, too, also there in’. With Susie,” “Can’t Give You ciling himself in no doubt on ac- chief witness. Then artistic gentleman to a director’s admirable the show Anything But Love” and “Mona,” count of the lengthy role list re- were and gave was William Lloyd, C. Henry contract. It’s a cinch that the cur- that very selling quired by this particular story. a touch of finesse was Gordon, Edward Cullen, Frederick them for big response. ent sample offering bids him in as Ray Angwin is a good bet for highly appreciated. Trowbridge, George Guhl, Doro- Balance of the show was okay 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 stage fare, the line of girls open- The polish and finesse labeled on ing by dancing to classic music 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 that will click anywhere and that ingly# good. Both in appearance joyment of the opus. and Toots Novello putting in some praise and the talents exploited by excellent acrobatic dancing. takes in Broadway musicals some and acting he left nothing to be The two scenes were very well direction Walt Roesner, m. c., brought on day, if he makes the right con- desired. Particularly in the last executed and the of Ed- Louise Manning, who banjoed and ture. Orchestra played “When the tact. act; with nerves shattered and de- win H. Curtis left nothing to be sang “Do Something” and then, Sun Goes Down” and very pret- Ray Parsons’ conception of the termination gone, when he believes desired. after making her change on stage, 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. put over a cute toe tap number. productive of a huge slice of rise to splendid acting eminence. long run or we miss a guess. Ediosn and Gregory followed Picture was “Love Is Like laughs and appreciation. Hallie Manning, as the chorus Jacobs. with their comedy stuff of playing That” (Pathe). Madelyne Mathews delivered for such equipment as a vacuum Hal. full value, all business required of 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 and string, have clever stuff. SAN FRANCISCO asset to the organization, proving PATRICK MARSH 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. VAUDEVILLE—ORCHESTRAS lent, with another aero phos. cal show supporting the feature Dale Jackson clicked in double- dance done by Novello again picture was an organ-song offer- forte fashion, reading his lines in WANTED! clicking. While the orchestra ing by Don George and George experienced style and scoring later 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 As an overture Roesner and the tune “When the Sun Goes Down. 1 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 KYA artist, 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 grade in the brief bit allotted her. space of time were dispelled -when had as their concert “Love Pa- Two girls billed as Maurine and the customers started applauding, rade” with Siegrist faking The Maurice and recognized as for- Walter Trask the orchestra drawing a pair of spotlight in a short solo that drew merly the Sullivan Sitsers were WANTS STANDARD ACTS and ENTERTAINERS for encores for their notable efforts. heavy response. way out in front with a specialty THEATRES. CLUBS, LODGES and SMAROFF-TRASK Particularly effective was the Picture was “No, No, Nannette” offering. Kids look good and can short music sequence during the (First National). add value wherever placed. PRESENTATIONS lowering of the pit after the over- Hat. Costuming and scenery is WALTER TRASK THEATRICAL AGENCY worthy of special mention. Pro- 1102 Commercial Exchange Bldg. duction is flavored throughout with like qualities which are generally 410 West Eighth Street Los Angelos conspicuous by their absence in Telephone TUcker 1680 Meiklejohit Bros. other attractions. A quartette comprised of Ray ASSOCIATED VAUDEVILLE Parsons, Rudy Wintner, Dale MANAGERS Jackson and Ray Angwin de- WILLS-CUNNINGHAM 7016 Hollywood Boulevard Studio of Dancing GLadstone 9502 livered a brace of harmony vocals Fourth Floor, Spreckels Bldg. Professionals Taught by Professionals that hit the bell. Phones: 714 So. Hill St. Routines Created and Perfected for Single, Double and Ensemble Prologue opening is a worthy Dancing Acts TRinity 2217, TRinity 2218 LOS ANGELES attempt, smoothly initiating the Walter Wills Theatrical Employment Agency following faultless hour and 10 Talent Booked tor Pictures, Vaudeville, Production, Clubs VAUDEVILLE AND PICTURE HOUSE minutes of real entertainment. ENGAGEMENTS AVAILABLE Joe Lindebaum’s Orchestra un- FOR STANDARD ACTS der the inspiring baton of A1 Berube, musical director for the Cushman shows, played the music. Harris Yeah,” talkie fea- Ackerman “Oh Pathe’s & turing Jimmie Gleason and Rob- EXECUTIVE OFFICES WANTED—Acts Suitable for Vaudeville, Picture ert Armstrong, held the soreen rounding out a 100 per cent com- THIRD FLOOR, PHELAN BLDG. House Presentations, Clubs and Talkies edy bill. L Eddie Meredith. Ella Herbert Weston, Booking Manager AL WAGER — ‘LADIES OF THE JURY’ (Artists’ Representative) EL CAPITAN THEATRE Market, Grant and O’FarreU Sts. SAN FRANCISCO 221 LOEW’S STATE BLDG., LOS ANGELES, CALIF. HOLLYWOOD LOS ANGELES—20 Film Exchange Bldg. (Reviewed Feb. Phone: VAndike 3619 2) Washington and Vermont — Telephone: BEacon 7966 What a sweet production Henry Duffy has given this play of Fred

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