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Published Every Saturday at 800-801 Warner Bros. Down- Vol. XII Entered as Second Class Matter, April 29, 1927, at Post- Saturday, August 30, 1930 No. 9 office, Los Angeles, Calif., under Act of March 3, 1879. town Building, 401 West Seventh St., Los Angeles, Calif. SPANISH TALKIES BOOED’

WORK OUTLOOK RIDDLE SCREEN IMPROVES FOR WITH BULLETS ALL BUT GIRLS TO VENT RAGE

Immediate prospects for Because motion picture pro- work in the major studios is ducers insist on using a stilted very promising. A survey of version of the Spanish lan- the situation brings fort.h the guage, a version particularly heartening information that hateful to Latin Americans, will plentiful in jobs be all critics and audiences of Latin lines with the possible excep- America, from Sonora to, the tion of chorus work. nethermost tip of Chili, have All manner of pictures are emphatically rejected the scheduled to start into pro- duction forthwith and casting Spanish talking films made by is going on right merrily, par- American producers in Holly- ticularly in the dramatic field. wood. While there is not much ac- This condition has been tivity promised for musicals, growing for some time, but yet most of the studios assure only recently an audience in they plan one or pictures two one town “shot-up” the screen, with songs. while a picture was being run At 11 of their sched- UNIVERSAL off, and “boos” are the general uled 20 are yet to be made this rule, whenever films are shown year. dra- Most of them will be outside of the cultural metro- matic, with four comedies and two politan areas. with Boles to have songs, John Reason is because the lan- namely the “Merry-Go-Round” and guage used is so-called Cas- “Resurrection.” Along with their tillian Spanish and represents regular sched, they plan 18 for- to the Latin Americans in a versions. eign form, all the arrogance and Throughout the industry, it ap- superciliousness with which pears to be a promising season for Spain has always treated her players who can speak one or former colonies. more languages other than Eng- The Latin American press is al- lish. most unanimous in its condemna- Antipathy against a foreign ac- tion of the Hollywood attitude. Se- cent seems to have lifted, and such lected at random, here are a few players as Bela Lugosi and Paul of the more influential organs, Lucas have been coming promi- which have cast vitriol at the first nently to the fore. American-produced Spanish talkie First have scored with a to shown throughout Latin America, European accent was- Maurice “El Cuerpo de Delito,” a version Chevalier. Baclanova and Olga of “The Benson Murder Case.” Greta Garbo have smoothed the Ilustrado, a picture weekly of for the feminines, which also way Mexico City; El Universal, daily accounts for the growing popular- of the same city; Democracia, af- ity of Renee Adoree, Lily Damita ternoon daily of Rosario, Argen- and Jetta Goudal. tina; Escenarios, an illustrated PAR. TO MAKE SIX weekly of Valencia, Spain; Excel- PARAMOUNT has announced sior, daily of Havana, Cuba. six pictures to be made in Sep- These can be chosen as leaders tember and three in October. in the journalistic fight against the “Right to Love” starts Sept. 1 and standards of language, which TORNEY well-meaning CARLA but “New Morals” on Sept. 15. This woefully ignor- ant studio also will devote most of its producers in Hollywood have attempted efforts to the serious drama, al- Whose Girls will be at to foist upon Latin- American though it will do the usual num- audiences. ber of musicals. LOEW’S STATE, Los Angeles NEXT WEEK Matter of Diplomacy PATHE has no definite sched- The question, it must be re- ule, but will place its material in membered, is not one of the com- production as rapidly as acquired. DARRIEN IN FILMS ARMY IN TALKIES RETARDS OPENING parative artistic merits of El They have not decided upon a set Cuerpo del Delito and Sombras de budget, nor have thev placed any Gloria. It is a matter of diplo- Frank Darrien will play Mr. Uncle Sam is going into the SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28.— limit upon the amount of money matic and cultural balances. Paramount this week set back its to be used in production. Bixby, the masculine busybody in talking picture business. The U. Latin America is offended opening day from Thursday to Pathe will start on “The Great- Ferber’s “Cimarron,” for S. Army has sent Lt.-Col. W. E. because Hollywood producers Edna Friday because of stage show’s er Love” and “Sin Takes a Holi- Prosser, of the picture division of have belittled the cultural RKO. Although an old Duffy opening at the Los Angeles Para- day” next week. “Rebound,” just the Signal Corps, to Hollywood to standing of Latin America by stage favorite here, this is Dar- mount. acquired, will go into production arrange for officers to study the asserting that Spanish is not rien’s first screen assignment. as soon as the adaptation is com- technique of the talkies with mem- spoken in the New World plete. Execs state that while they bers of the Academy executive JUNE CLYDE TO WED “only a dialect.” may make fewer pictures this year, RKO SIGNS SPENCE and technical department. The Inside Facts, in an exclusive in- they will spend more money upon talking pictures made by the army June Clyde, screen actress, and terview with Jose Rodriguez re- what they do make. Ralph Spence is the latest writer are to be used for army instruc- Thornton Freeland, director, have cently, pointed out that the best (Continued on Page 2) to be signed by RKO. tion. announced their engagement. (Continued on Page 2) PAGE TWO INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 1930 LEGIT IN BIG FALL COME - BACK Warner Bros. Publicity Late MANNING JOINS EQUITY' EDITOR EDISON IN ACT Scent Scheme for Baby CITY BOOSTING Louise Manning, comedienne and To Sock Stock Olga Baclanova’s long ex- dancer, recently of F. and M.’s HITS AT SLACK pected baby has arrived. It’s “Overture” Idea, has replaced FIVE THEATRES a boy, nine pounder, born at Gregory, of the DOVER, Del., Aug. 28.— team of Edison Cedars of Lebanon hospital. and Gregory. Chief Justice James Pennewell Nicholas the LEGIT METHODS dismissed the receivership ac- Sussanian, The new act, billed as Edison reported PLAYING DRAMA tion against Warner Bros, on daddy, dancing a and Louise, expects to be back on gavotska in celebration. motion of Judge Hugh Mor- the circuit soon. Gregory left the following editorial is re- Publicity was spilled in ad- The ris, counsel for the defend- act in Washington, D. C. issue of Baclanova press Legit business is picking up. printed from the July ants upon grounds that the vance by the official organ of agents about the expected Five houses are open. Last week “Equity,” complaint was not verified nor Associa- whisper the El Capitan with “Tea for “The Actors’ Equity properly signed Ira Nelson event. Not a when WORK PROSPECT by Three” in its closing week drew “The Chorus Equity it happened. First story tion” and of Boston, complaining stock- NOW BRIGHTER Association.” The article is broke on Wednesday. Baby $5500. Elliott Nugent in “The holder. Nut,” current, reprinted because of its perti- was born on preceding Fri- Poor now seems to arner Brothers suspect a (Continued from Page have caught the fancy of the nence to legit business.—(Ed. W day. 1) pa- scheme afoot to force down the trons for sell-out the or- note.) TIFFANY assured that $13,- has been value of the'ir stock. The plot, has der since the opening. “The legitimate theatre, as a 000,000 been appropriated as they believe is an aftermath of a budget for At the Hollywood Playhouse, whole, has never concentrated BROADWAYITES the 1931 program, the old Loew deal of last year, by Grant Mitchell in “The Cham- upon making theatregoing easy IN NEW SHOW about double the amount of money which they were to purchase con- spent during the year closing. pion” drew $5000. This is an ex- and pleasant for its patrons. From trol of that enterprise from the cellent show, and should have done time to time it has allowed such of former Broadwayites, “The Third Alarm,” started yes- estate of Marcus Loew at a price Roster better. The error seems to be factors as uncomfortable theatres, terday, will be the first of the said to be $100 a share, when who will compose the producing lack of exploitation. Popularity of discourteous treatment, inaccessible ‘31 schedule, which includes 10 ; overnight, it was bought from un- staff for ‘‘The Temptations of boxing here should have put over tickets and unreasonable prices to specials. Sixteen program pic- der their noses for $120 a share. this satire had it been appealed to, erect barriers between prospective 1930,” has been announced in de- tures will be made as against 26 A galaxy of brokers then got but it seems that the wrong clien- audiences and its theatres. tail by sponsors of the musical re- of last year. James Cruze and and sold short, ham- tele was wooed for it failed to reversing those conditions busy Loew’s James Whale will do of the “By its at the most mering down hte stock and caus- vue to have premiere respond. This is its final week. and establishing theatres where directing on specials. George Sid- ing the new purchaser a terrific Mayan in September. Kolb and Dill open Labor Day. tickets were immediately avail- ney and Charles Murray are to loss said to exceed $12,000,000. Mayan will open in September able, at fixed and reasonable LeRoy Prinz, former associate start soon, as will a great number For revenge, perhaps, believing with “Temptations of 1930.” Be- prices, which when entered were of Earl Carroll, will stage the of unscheduled short subjects. responsible for loss, it lasco is now playing “It’s cour- W. B. this a Wise luxuriously appointed and dances. Snyder is preparing F-N 1 is believed that a raid has been Ted STARTS NOV. Child,” to fair business. teously staffed, the motion picture started on B. stock. the music. Frank Davis is sketch FIRST NATIONAL is prepar- Vine Street will open next Mon- industry made huge inroads on W. Last week papers carried an an- ing to resume production for next day with Dorothy McKay in “Cup these audiences. director and principal comedian. nouncement that an eastern stock- season in November, although O’ Sugar,” and the Egan opened “On some counts the legitimate James Brockman is lyricist and holder, named Nelson, asked for making three foreign versions at this week with Maude Fealy and theatres had an excuse. Un- Bill is general pro- a receiver to be placed in charge Woolfenden the present time with 18 more con- David Graham Fisher, playing doubtedly there were factors in of the Warner affairs. Nelson is duction manager. templated. They anticipate spend- “The Missing Witness.” producing costs which were not in said to own about 300 shares. Snyder, who has scores of song ing four or five million more Biltmore opened last Monday their control. But by and large There is a denial that there is hits to his credit, has ben credited than they did last year on new with Eugenie Leontivitch in “Can- the legitimate theatre operated on any real cause for receivership, for discovering Irving Berlin. production. dlelight” for a run of two weeks. the plan that: ‘If it’s a hit 'charge _ but that it was a move to affect are It will be followed by Katharine ’em all the traffic will bear. It it’s M-G-M casting “The Great stock valuation. There will be a Meadow” now. Charles Brabin Cornell in “The Dishonored a failure, close it up and look for “TOLABLE DAVID” strenuous fight in opposition to any has been Lady.” something else.’ chosen to direct. It is move that might react against the CAST MADE UP to be a Daniel Other legit houses are dark. “Ordinarily it is employers, or Boone frontier best interests of Warner Brothers, their representatives or organiza- story and should provide employ- according to all appearances. ment for tions which make surveys of con- “Tol’able David” is completely hordes of beards and MISS Warner Brothers are working types. McKAYE ditions in their fields and recom- cast. The title role will be played upon a gigantic expansion pro- - mend any changes which seem to by Richard Cromwell, a Columbia “The Southerner,” with IN COME BACK gram, as well as enlarged produc- Law- be indicated. And the Actors’ find. Joan Peers will have the rence Tibbett, will start in about tion activities, and for some time, leading feminine part. She is a eight or Dorothy McKay will stage her Equity Association is not such an rumors have been nine weeks. This will, of circulated as to first determined effort at a come- organization or representative. It rookie from the N. Y. stage. course, be a musical but their financial difficulties with each whether Supporting cast includes Henry anyone back, when she opens at the Vine is, on the contrary, the represen- change of policy other than Lawrence will interpreted by St. Theatre next in tative of employes in the theatre. B. Walthall, Helen Ware and Ed- sing is not known. Mondav “A the alleged conspirators as an act Breese, Cup O’ Sugar.” “But since the producing man- to retrench. mund George Duryea, FOX casting department states agers only the Peter Richmond and Harlan E. that they begin Prominent in her support are have begun to show W. B. operate and control about “The Princess and Knight, all prominent stage and the Plumber,” Douglas Gilmore, Katherine Gib- ability to cohere in an organiza- 836 theatres in the with Charley Far- United States, ney, Barton Hepburn, Boyd Ir- tion of their own for any plan as well as the screen players, complete the im- rell, next Monday, Alex Corda di- W. B. and First Na- win, Maurice Brierre and Charles which is for the welfare of the pressive line-up. “Tol’able David” recting. “Luxury,” with a cast tional studios in Hollywood and Moore. theatre (though individual man- Vitaphone. will go into production early next still having several spots to fill. agers have been far-sighted and week with John G. Blystone di- W. B. McClintic is directing. highly cooperative), Equity has recting. Janet McDonald in “Stolen on Sept. 2 with Leo McCarey di- releases them from their felt justified in making occasional offices Thunder” starts Sept. 2 also. She recting. around five-thirty. They suggestions. must will have one song in the opus. Several new pictures employing dine somewhere and wait for cur- many who live just around the “It would be manifestly impos- Hamilton McFadden at the meg. various types are listed to start tain time, now eighty-thirty or corner from the theatre, as well. sible to cover all sides of this and Edmund Lowe's picture, later in September also. They are eighty-fifty. After the theatre “Equity has submitted to every question in the brief space at our _ “Stepper Newfounder,” also starts to be headed by Milton Sills, two there is a journey by train, sub- theatrical producer and theatre disposal editorially. It is our in- by Warner Baxter and others. way, ferry or trolley (and some- manager of New York City the tention, therefore, to discuss at this Dan Clark, Chandler Sprague and times several of these convey- suggestion that on one night a of newspapers in general to that time only one phase of making Berthold Viercel are the directors ances), to their homes which are week the curtain be raised at proposition has been most grati- it easier to go to the theatre; the assigned. not reached until after seven or seven-fifteen. Such a fying. Several managers in- time of performance. well mid- have JANNINGS COMING night. And they must be on the curtain time would permit the dicated their intention of inaugu- “Although the out-of-town vis- While WARNER BROS, close job again at nine the next morn- audience to dine directly after rating the practice with the new itors are the most spectacular down Sept. 20, they still have ing, or earlier. w

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 1930 INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN PAGE THREE PICTURE BIZ IN UPWARD SLANT GOLF ADOPTS FRESNO HOUSE SHOW TACTICS What the P. A. Says MOVIE HOUSES Golf courses are going in for By THE OFFICE COPY BOY IDEAS showman tactics. CLOSES A marathon contest is being held DOING BETTER at a miniature on Wilshile boule- JOHN LEROY JOFINSON, Universal—One of most pretentious vard, a girl being the lone con- social dramas—The dynamic player gives the best performance of her UNION testant. meteoric career—Fingernails must match gowns and accessories—Add TO SOCK June Blossom, former Pom Pom a cup of seedless raisins if desired and bake in a quick oven—Have AS HEAT ENDS Cafe dancer, started going the been heralded as the most distinctive beauties of the film city— rounds last Saturday. The stunt picturesque motorist folded up in his tiny new •—Has won a FRESNO, Aug. 27.—The manager didn’t draw at first, but caught on long-term contract—Accomplished some exceptional photographic and Theatres generally report a of the Wilson Theatre snapped as the girl went into her third dramatic effects—Can’t act at all without a machine gun obligatto slight increase in the takings right back at the stage hands’ de- sleepless day. Work stopped before it had begun—A large rattlesnake startled mem- for the week just past. This is mands for increase in salary last bers of the company—Helen Twelvetrees and Lilyan Tashman gave largely due to the weather, as week and handed every member feminine shrieks of horror—The snake was evidently in a hurry—The well as the fact that vacations of the crew two weeks’ notice of HART PLAYERS bearded army of Hollywood began to storm the gates of Universal generally are over and families house closing. Oliver Alberty, AT BELVEDERE City—Virtually have fame and fortune tossed into their laps are returning. master of ceremony, and the stage Women’s dresses and coats will be longer this winter—Necklines are band also received notices. In a great measure the number After a two months’ vacation changing, too—Mary Duncan went to buy a house, and compromised Fanchon and Marco units play of excellent pictures being shown following a consecutive run of by purchasing a pair of Pomeranian pups—Harry has gradually be- Fresno on a split week with San is responsible for good attendance. three years at Warner’s Egyptian come a master of the shivering art—Talking pictures gave Bessie Love breaking an otherwise long Seldom has there been such a Jose, the break. Theatre in Pasadena, the Flart splendid collection of fare jump. It is rumored that Marco * * screen Players will open at the Strand in * does not favor the stage shows offered at one time, and interest in Belvedere Gardens for a two Sixteen technical advisors, seven assistant being taken out of the Wilson. DON EDDY, RKO— the movies is returning. weeks’ engagement, after which directors, five script clerks, three cutters, and a comparable strong pro- The house is a 2000 seater and Warner’s Downtown takes the they will play a season of rota- duction staff will assist Wesley Ruggles What do Alaskans do for packs ’em in with the “flesh” pro- — first rank with $28,400. John Bar- tion dramatic stock. fish after they can all the salmon and ship it away? grams. rymore in “Moby Dick” is re- Personnel of the Hart Players Warners’ Theatre, across the * * * sponsible. The business being includes Wilbur Mayo, Audrey street from the Wilson, is under- United Artists Film fans are beginning to ask done at this theatre has been so Phalen, Fuby Hart, Jack Brady, HARRY BRAND, — stood to be far in the red, and is kind of pictures they want Requested permission to rob a tremendous as to warrant holding Joe Haggerty, Vayne Hart, Chas. for the — running on a straight picture suburban bank at night A score of men and women stayed out all the picture over for a third week. Ritledge, Rose Graves, Millie — policy. This house formerly was thrilling moment in the life of Una One of the best The Warner Bros. F-N sched- Adele and Joe Kearns. night—Most — the Pantages. known comedy character actresses on the American stage—Climax ule provides for 26 pictures each If the Fox West Coast house was carried in his own hand—Great guessing contest—Three Knights year to be alternately exhibited should take out its vaude units, it WOLHEIM WILL who tilted with fame—Six hundred different stage roles are credited between Hollywood and the is reported that Warners will put TURN DIRECTOR to Spencer Charters—West had a property man catch an ordinary Downtown. It was the intention in a five-act vaudeville bill, booked bat, and within a few minutes had the creature flitting from one point to strictly adhere to this policy: of Francisco. another, alighting and taking off again, with perfect tim- but the demand for out San Louis Wolheim has turned di- of the set to “Moby Dick” has been so insistent rector. Not satisfied with being ing for the cameras. as to cause the powers to into their credited one of the cleverest com- break plan. KOLB AND DILL It means that picture ics and character actors, he will some will HERE probably have to be satisfied with TO OPEN add to his laurels by swinging the LON CHANEY meg. a week’s run later on. At the W. B. Hollywood, E. Kolb and Dill will open at the RKO has given him his first Lon Chaney has taken his final bow and stepped behind the Joe Brown in “Top Speed” drew them Hollywood Playhouse on Sept. 1 assignment with a sea story to be curtain into Eternity. in to the drag of the lar- in a play called “Those Good selected, and Mary Astor has been We, who knew and loved him well, are deeply grieved at his $27,900, gest biz this house has registered Old Days.” chosen for the feminine lead. passing. From the day he first arrived in Los Angeles, stranded in some time. This will be the first appearance Wolheim is the second actor and seeking employment, 'to the very end, he was our friend. Loew’s State, with “Good of the comics in Hollywood. Last that RKO has entrusted with di- Adversity did not daunt him. Success did not change him. He News,” scored year they scored tremendously at rectorial authority, Lowell Sher- was above the effects of laudation. His greatness was in his $24,987. Chinese the President downtown, and their man being the other. fine character, which was reflected in his marvelous screen in Hollywood showed a falling, off with popularity with the colony should characterizations. “Hell’s Angels” in its thirteenth week, insure business. Lon Chaney was always the craftsman; he took his work as getting but ANN SKELLY FLIES $16,288 about half of the opening If this play clicks, it is their in- such and never glorified himself because of his fame. — week’s collection. Carthay Circle tention to follow it with “High SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28.— He was reputed a mystery man, because his human nature also let go a bit, receiving $13,096 Cost of Loving,” one of their Following a telephonic message resisted the pose of the publicity seeker. of for the third week of “Holiday.” great successes of a few years from the East, Skelly flew He longed for the day he might retire into the seclusion Ann In first commonplace life. detested the limelight and sought relief the three days, “Our ago. from here this week to open Fri- He play, from public gaze by frequent trips to out of places. Blushing Brides,” in its last week In the cast of the present in the show, the way day Hammerstein at the Criterion, la Motte, the' Lon was a staunch friend, a good husband and a considerate clicked $5485, is Margaret de “Luanna,” in New York. She was father. will be missed sincerely by his friends, co-workers which will mean about $12,000 for screen star, who will be seen for vacationing with Joe and Jane Mc- He here. and public admirers. the week. the first time on the stage Kenna, currently at the Fox. She Egyptian is doing its usual bad Also, will appear Franklyn Far- is the sister of Skelly. Hal business, attracting a mere num, James Bush, Julia Blanc and $2947 for four days, which will indicate others. about $5000 on the week. One of the features of the en- “Common Clay” at the Boule- gagement will be a bar in the vard got $4600 for its first four patio, where free beer and enter- !!! ATTENTION!!! days, showing a possible tainment will be served between $10,000 for the week. acts. Motion Picture Producers Fox Pantages got $7990 with four days of “Love Among the “KIKI” DECIDED JUST THE THING FOR THAT NEW PICTURE OF YOURS Millionaires,” indicating about MARY’S NEXT $11,000 gross. A NEW FACE Paramount, with Ruth Chatter- Mary Pickford will make “Kiki” ton in “Anybody’s Woman,” checked off as her next picture for U. A. $26,000 while the Sam Taylor, who made— two pic- United Artists, playing “Eyes of tures for Miss Pickford “My Best the World,” reported $10,002. Girl” and “Coquette” — and the Mary Pickford-Douglas Fairbanks DELF WRITES ANOTHER Don’t Fail co-starring vehicle, “The Taming to See of the Shrew,” will write the talk- “For Bed and Board,” the latest ing screen adaptation of “Kiki” play to be authored by Harry Delf, and direct Mary. will probably be produced on Miss Pickford will start making Broadway, with Delf, the author, tests this week and rehearsals are Don playing the leading male role. scheduled to begin as soon as a cast is recruited. DIRECTOR HIRED GLECKLER IN HEAVY George Fitzmaurice has just been signed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Robert Gleckler has been signed SANTO on a long-term contract. for a principal heavy role in the f United Artists picture co-starring Dolores Del Rio and Walter Hus- jg ton. Things We Can’t JOINS STUDIO Understand SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28.— Hazelle Michael has joined the By ARCH WOODY Ann Hofmann studios and will Why Georgie Stoll should not inaugurate and direct a dramatic HOW HE HE CAN be up in the concert violin class class, as well as one for musical comedy work. MAKES THEM DANCE! Why some producer doesn’t cap- italize on B. B. B.’s talent for

gags . . . LAUGH! Why Jimmie Durante isn’t a pic- in . . FILMlTRIKE ture star . Why Bud Murray doesn’t stop

plugging Jack Shubert . . . CAPITAL LOOMS Why Jay Brower isn’t up where he should be . . . HE CAN HE CAN Why Harry Vernon’s singing picture Washington, D. C., is facing a hasn’t been appreciated by shutdown of all motion pictures people . . . on the first of September unless a TALK! SING! Why Bob Montgomery doesn’t satisfactory settlement can be ar- stick to light comedy . . . ranged with the unions. Why film studio dance producers What the managers are asking don’t produce . . . Why flesh shows went out of is the right to abandon their or- Headlining R. K. 0 Theatre NOW Warners’ . . . projection machine NOW chestras. The operators have announced a sym- LOS ANGELES Why Fatty Marcus didn’t accept pathetic strike if the managers Horace Greeley’s advice . . . all week. See you persist in their demand which FOR TALKIES That’s for this would automatically close the A NATURAL THE next week—NOW MISS PAR- houses. SONS DON’T THROW THAT! —

PAGk four INSIDE FACTS OF Sf AGE AND SCREEN SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 1930

Picture Reviews ** Previews Shorts By LOU JACOBS

“TOP SPEED” trusted with the heavy which was “EYES OF THE WORLD” “ANYBODY’S new sister-in-law but is FIRST NATIONAL PICTURE played with his usual aplomb WOMAN” too good INSPIRATION PICTURE of a sport to reject her (Reviewed at Warner Brothers’ while Cyril Ring played the PARAMOUNT PICTURE entirely. small United Artists Theatre (Reviewed Hollywood Theatre) part of his son. at Paramount) Juliette Compton, as the ex-wife Over .two Of all the slushy, mushy impos- This film was splendid. Her acting had years ago, when Joe Wade Boteler, Edwin Maxwell , is a concoction of E. Brown sible trash to incorporate into a matrimony, including dignity and understanding and was making his first and Billy Bletcher completed the another man film in this year of 1930 hand this while the role was small, she picture for Columbia, Ivan Kahn, cast. and an ex-wife. The story is thing milked it all it worth. his manager, stated to this re- by Harold Bell Wright the about a drunken lawyer who mar- for was prize. viewer that Joe E. was destined Wright’s maudlin senti- ries a chorus girl; he in the Others in the cast were Tom mentality to become one of the greatest “GOOD NEWS” and improbable plotting maudlin belief that she would Patricola, Huntley Gordon, Cecil went out of style with Laura comedians on the screen. We put M-G-M PICTURE Jean make a better wife than his last, Cunningham, Charles Girrard, Sid- Libby and it it down largely to managerial en- (Reviewed at Loew’s State) was an error to try just divorced; she in the hope that ney Bracey, Harvey Clark and thusiasm and revive it. the but after seeing “Top If all the musical comedy talkies match would take her out of Gertrude Sutton. Speed” we must concede that were as clever as this one, there The story is not pretty, its love the want and despair of her situa- Ivan has sequences are tion. plenty of judgment. would be no decline in the stock strained and it is NEWSREEL THEATRE the weak attempt of compromising This is about as funny a pic- of the tunies. With the songs in- The story constitutes just an- LOS ANGELES virtue by appearances first and ture as could be desired and is terpolated in spots where they fit other picture with the work of (Reviewed Aug. 25) then by attack only to made so principally by the antics together with an interesting plot, give the Ruth Chatterton as the chorus girl hero his Straight newsreel program with of Brown. It is an unusually well sustained chance to come in the its distinguishing good and cleverly en- mark and the an occasional animated cartoon as nick of time to foil the foul villain. story for a farce of this sort, has acted, “Good News” is good the- opportunity it affords Paul Lucas a filler is the policy of this house. plenty of unique situations, much atre. The story is woven around the an added excuse. character Theatre does a fair business at humor and a thrilling boat race of a bold adventuress The story closely follows the Nothing that Ruth has done in twenty-five cents all day. and social climber who feels sorry with a lot of clever trick pho- play of the same and the pictures equals name in the end. her portrayal of About twenty news shots were tography. musical numbers were largely the harassed chorine. from She bleached presented on the reviewed, al- It One is date tells about two broker clerks, that work. It is reminded that Clara her hair a college story for the role and her at- though reels are added and taken who, at the end of their vacation Kimball Young starred in the sil- with its motif a football game, a titude and reading of the hard- out intermittently. camping ent version some fifteen out, decided to go to a triangle love tangle and lots of pep. years ago boiled lines constituted a charac- swell hotel and for one day, or thereabouts when sentiment Show opened with an “Around swank The big musical spot is naturally terization that was a gem. it properly. There represent and melodrama could excite the the World Tour” via Zeppelin, syn- they the Varsity drag which is done in Paul Lucas plays the rich man chronized, giving themselves as millionaires and a girlish imagination. Today the the customers manner that will surely put new who falls in love girls are with his lawyer’s views of strange lands from the meet a couple of wealthy girls, one life into the old song. way ahead of this sort wife because she has come from air. of whom’s father is a speedboat of thing. There’s nothing new in this, play is full the The of good laughs, same strata of society and met despite its being fairly interest- enthusiast. The direction of Henry King Gus Shy getting most of them, in the same hardships as did he in ing. The impending race in which was nothing to get excited fact, Gus quite ran away with the over. his rise. Ruth makes her heroine the old gentleman’s boat is en- There was nothing new nor un- An unusual and realistic scend picture. His style of humor is a battling girl anxious to protect tered is to determine the future of usual in any phase it, was that of a battle with a whale, droll and unlike anybody we can of just old her virtue from her husband’s the firm that built the motor. A time talk and whereby the actual chase between think of. This is Gus’ first pic- movement. The dia- friends. The scene at the supper the crooked pilot is discharged and logue was as stilted as it is in the whaling boat and the mam- ture but he is certain to be a wel- when she gets drunk inadvertently Jack Whiting wins the race and book and frequently the phrases mal is shown. Another realistic come addition to the galaxy of and creates a scene was unusually the girl while Joe E. captures her were such as are scene was the digging of a satellites hereabouts. never spoken by well done. friend. humans in this day and age. wrecked plane from a gas tank in There are plenty of pretty girls A sequence when Lucas makes EXHIBITOR’S VIEWPOINT: which it had plunged. Corpses EXHIBITOR’S VIEWPOINT: love to her with her Insure yourself against accidents scattered throughout and a foot- husband ar- of the flyers were shown, but the If there are any in your com- riving in time from over laughing. One manner ball game with action, thrill and to catch the last reel was sped up to fast motion, munity who still admire the works comedy galore. words of his wife, ordering his to avoid gruesomeness. of exploitating is to offer a prize of Wright, they will come to see best client out the house, is for the one who guesses the exact EXHIBITOR’S VIEWPOINT: of per- Other reels—some synchronized the picture perhaps but don’t ex- haps the dramatic high spot of number of laughs this picture You will make no mistake in the and some in the regular talkie pect much from the current gen- picture. draws from an audience, giggles booking this one, it has every- (Continued on Page 13) eration who detest this sort of a EXHIBITOR’S not counting. It is as sure fire a thing the customers want and much VIEWPOINT: story. This picture will not offend, but number as can be imagined ii they don’t expect. Its exploitation will make additional your patrons enjoy humor. with college tie-ups now that PRODUCER’S VIEWPOINT: friends for Behrendt-Levy-Rosen There is hardly any excuse for Miss Chatterton and Paul Lucas. PRODUCER’S VIEWPOINT: school is starting and football sea- Co., Ltd. the making of this picture unless It will not cause any particular Mervyn LeRoy should win the son coming will make it a cinch General Insurance it be that it is expected to repeat furor. rank of ace comedy director by to pack your house. on the success of the silent. But PRODUCER’S VIEWPOINT: Insurance Exchange Building virtue of this picture alone. It has PRODUCER’S VIEWPOINT: that had Clara when she was in This film is particularly distin- VA. 1261 some very difficult sequences This picture should help materially the height of her success, than guished for excellent direction which LeRoy handled with excel- to bring back into favor the mu- which there was no greater at that which perhaps saves it from utter lent judgment, never allowing the sical comedy type of film. More time. Imagine an unknown try- mediocrity. Dorothy Arzner is de- humor of the play to be neglected of this sort and you will receive 18 Producers have en- ing to follow Mary Pickford in a serving of much credit for what for an instant. The photography the blessing of the music pub- trusted their music with talkie version of “Pollyanna” and success it attains. us. Such popularity must with its trick features, especially lishers. The direction of Edgar you’ll grasp what we mean. CASTING DIRECTOR’S he deserved. during the boat race, was splen- MacGregor and Nick Grinde proves VIEWPOINT: Clive Brook in did, while the dialogue and gags them to be adepts at this class of CASTING DIRECTOR’S the leading role had an innocuous were excruciatingly funny. entertainment. The mass scenes VIEWPOINT : The casting of TT57TF CASTING DIRECTOR’S this one missed particularly in the part. Virginia Hammond gave a were handled with finesse and very good SYNCHRONIZING SERVICE better cast leading roles. John Holland was portrayal of the society VIEWPOINT: No originality while the comedy an- .MtrsopourjN anything but the romantic figure sister who does not accept her Studd. Houywooo, could be conceived for farcical gles and love sequences had a that would turn a good young girl purposes. Jack Whiting in the touch of humaness that was thor- to fibbing disobedience. He was too lead was most acceptable. He was oughly enjoyable. The dialogue, phelgmatic and showed no anima- romantic looking and played with too, was way above par. a sincerity that furnished a nice CASTING DIRECTOR’S tion nor flashes of personality that EARLE would convince he could any- WALLACE be contrast for Joe E.’s clowning. VIEWPOINT: Stanley Smith as thing of interest to a rortiantic Always Busy Developing Dancing Stars but Never Too Laura Lee was a good foil for the lead was not a happy selec- Busy child. Una Merkel was too kid- to Create and Produce Brown. She has a sense of humor tion. He was far below convic- dish by far. Her piping voice and Original all her own and while pretty, is tion in both the athletic and love DANCE ROUTINES and REVUES That Sell timid youthfulness lacked maturity. not afraid to make a grimace if scenes, although his singing was Belmont Theatre Bldg., First and Vermont Phone Exposition it serves for a laugh. Bernice very satisfactory. Cliff Edwards Fern Andra in the Clara Kim- 1196 Los Angeles, Calif. Claire in the lead was satisfying. was excellent as the trainer and ball Young role was the big sur- She sang in nice voice and looked got a large mead of laughs. Bessie prise. She turned in an under- the role of the debutante to per- Love as the girl was splendid. Her standing performance. She looked fection. singing and dancing together with the part and read her lines with HARVEY VALLIE Frank Hugh gave a good ac- her peppy acting rate her in this a suavity and naturalness that was count of himself as a persistent in- picture as high as in anything most gratifying. Her portrayal was KARELS ventor, particularly when he got she has done. Mary Lawler was the high spot of the picture. Nance the chauffeur drunk. Rita Flynn sweet and pretty as the girl in O’Neil was very disappointing. SCHOOL OF DANCING had a small part which she played the case and seemed to know what Her ultra dramatic voice with its 7377 Beverly Blvd. nicely. Edmund Breeze was en- it was all about. Frank McGlynn stageyness was unfitting to the OR. 2688 as the professor was very good role of the scar-faced mother. but it is wasting of talent to cast Likewise, the stage technique of this exceptional actor in parts of the tragedienne is not suited to pictures. this character. McGlynn, if given Special routines, stage the opportunity, would be one of Among the men, the best per- and screen. Tap, toe, the ranking character actors in the formances were given by Hugh ballet, musical comedy, industry. Huntley and Frederick Burt. As acrobatic, new ‘Heel-It' Thomas Jackson and Lola Lane the heavy, Hugh was fine. His in lesser parts were quite satis- self assurance and matter of fact 1747 N. LAS PALMAS HOUYWOOD.PHONEUE 9986 factory. way of taking his defeat was well Associates Gladys Murray, Lafe Page done. Burt played the part of the — Ballet Dept.—Mary Frances Taylor actor father in a real and un- PRACTICAL DRAMATICS —and — STAGE DANCING strained manner. 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getter,” and that By THE ROUNDER Another marvelous time for your humble “dirt Nine pictures now in various Joe Rock, head of Premier Pro- Club,” gave a “BUD was to be the “head man” at “The Breakfast who stages of production are scheduled ductions, is about to start a series at 8 a. Wednesday, August 20, arranged MURRAY morning,” m. for Educational’s fall release. of 26 multicolor single reelers and Harold They don’t believe in jinxes at by our old friends, Maurice DeMond At Metropolitan, Nat Ross has with sound, featuring Mykoto, the years ago we the United Artists exchange. Thir- Link, “head breakfasters.” Two started the second of a new series Japanese premier dancer. These they were “balmy” if they teen pictures of their forthcoming would have told anyone of Vanity comedies. pictures are to be made at his entertainment at 8 a. m., releases decorate the walls. All of suggested a breakfast and Shooting has started on “One studio on Glendale boulevard be- it’s a pleasure. these pictures announce some of but now IN HOLLYWOOD Good Turn,” Charlotte Green- fore a release is decided upon. He Wolf was an honored guest and opened the coming big shots they expect Rube wood’s first comedy for Educa- has several outlets for his product program with a most wonderful cornet to bombard the trade with this up the tional. Metropolitan is editing offered. as only can play it. One thing that fall. Among them ate “Hell’s solo, RUBE by a Neck,” first of a new Rock recently completed a bill. “Won is big, he isn’t afraid to open a Angels” after it gets through road shows Rube Lloyd Hamilton series. series of six pictures in color, fea- in quick succession came a fast-moving pro- showing; “Abraham Lincoln,” D. Then Stephen Roberts is directing the turing Jimmy Adams and Bud proteges and pupils and teachers of the W.’s masterpiece; the new Pick- gram of second Ideal Comedy with Lee Jamieson, that are being released school of which the writer is head man. Julane ford and Fairbanks opi; A1 Jol- Moran and James Bradbury, Jr. by Tiffany. Davis, contralto, whom we directed in “Oh, Susan- son’s “Big Boy;” Gloria’s latest; “Love a la Mode,” second of the na” Abe Dinovitz, our assistant in “Oh, Susanna” “Eyes of the World,” and — but ; Mermaid series, features Bernard Frances Taylor, our ballet directress, did a we’re superstitious and we’re not GERMAN FILM Mary Granville and Katherine McGuire. charming solo. going to tell them all and put a Mack Sennett is preparing a JOLSON’S NEXT Then Lafe Page, our associate, showed what off- jonah on this column. two-reel comedy and the first of rhythm should be. Tut Mace, sensational acro- Breveties. At Audio * * 4 Kark Sibbert and a series of A1 Jolson is going to Germany batic and off-rhythm dancer ; Cinema studios in Long Island singing in operatic duet Leona Hunter, a prima donna, Doc Howe is back at his desk to make an all-talking and August Werner, an ; Frank Betty Le City, Paul Terry and from a swing about the W. C. picture entirely in German. sings beautifully; Christa Shaffer, in a pianologue ; who on a cartoon. Junior Coghlan, Moser are working houses in the Middle West. He Jolson has left for New York and off-rhythm dancer ; Roy, dancing saxophonist supervis- Robert E. Gillaum is nourished. sail for Germany juvenile picture star, who just finished “River’s End,’ featuring looks sleek and well and plans to ing “A Flying Trip,” the first of Charles Bickford, at Warner Brothers; our old friend, Nat Spector, Why not, eating on the boss for early in September. of Lyman H. Howe’s Sylvia Shore, now en tour with a series several weeks? You shouldn’t eat The supporting cast for Jol- a real singer of songs ; and cute Hodge Podge. it picture will be re- F. & M. “Modes” Idea. yourself sick, Doc, just because son’s foreign doesn’t cost anything. cruited in Germany. The story is John Medbury, of the Examiner; Patrick Francis Shanley; Sey- an original, and the director will mour Felix, a real dance director, now at Fox Studios; and Arthur KLEIN RETURNS * * * are pot too fresh we might be Fred Zelnik, Hollywood-trained Wenzel, a hot “contact man”; and if we STUDIO L. E. Tillman, district manager talk off our TO FOX German director, who formerly add we were m. c. on the air, and got a big load of of Columbia exchanges left by the United — Club” for the honor and a most was associated with chest- and we thank “The Breakfast plane fora five weeks tour of the or anywhere in the world. Philip Klein, scenarist, has re- Artists Studios. marvelous morning, IN HOLLYWOOD, territory, last Monday. He will turned to the Fox studios and is Jolson expects to complete the Again we went on the air at KTM for Billy Sharpies, who is now alight at Denver and Salt Lake collaborating with Lynn Starling German picture in time to be back and gives a great show if you^ can, make it the “head man” at KTM, while on the tour. in November to Golfies, on the story and dialogue of in Hollywood at 8 a. m. And again we were pushed into a couple of “new” “Stolen Murder.” * * * start his first United Artists fea- one run by A1 & Mort Nathan, at Hollywood and Wilcox, and it s a Harold Murray and Jeanette Harry Lustig thought he was ture, “Sons O’ Guns,” in which peach. It seems the more we see of them, the more we can under- J. McDonald have been engaged for sitting on top of the world with Lily Damita will play the prin- stand the attraction—and we noticed Harry Meyer going around for Johnny Walker the leads. Hamilton MacFadden John Barrymore’s “Moby Dick” cipal feminine role. Miss Damita the third time. Polly Moran, very sedate and serious ; — will direct. up his sleeve and along comes will have the same part in the socking the pill—and our brothers in crime, the Mosconi Brothers Originally MacFadden was slated First National with Joe E. Brown’s screen version that she had in the then to our pal’s “Golfie,” Frank Kerwin, who runs one of these to direct “The Princess and the Speed” to run him neck and sensational New York stage suc- things at Seventh and Bixel, and a lot of stage and screen notables “Top Plumber,” this assignment now neck. You see the rivalry be- cess. play this one, too, because of its tricky course. going to Alexander Korda. tween these two exchanges is Jolson’s early American-made the finest lady organists in the On the Boulevard ran into one of deadly even though they both have talking and singing pictures were West, who just returned after a tour in the East Bertie Kober—and to say “Yes, sir” to the same boss. smash hits in Germany and ran of Barnes and we talked about that former great vaudeville team FOX WILSHIRE for months in Berlin and other Barnes hopped into * * * Crawford, who took us back to the night T. Roy large cities. Street Roof Garden, in Noo TO OPEN SOON Harry C. Arthur, formerly Cali- the “Justine Johnson” show on the 44th The German public is reported sensation, and they Yawk, about fifteen years ago. What a comedy fornia Division manager of West elated over the prospect of Jol- is_ Roy’s sister-in-law The Fox Wilshire Theatre in the vice-president and are all IN HOLLYWOOD NOW. Bertie T. Coast, now son’s visit to their country to robust gentleman Beverly Hills is rapidly nearing that’s how our conversation started. A big fat general manager of Fox Theatre make a picture with an all-German and it turned out to completion and will be formally Corporation in Y., is on nearly crashed into us at Hollywood and Vine, N. here cast and technical staff. m. c. and opened on Friday, September 19. vacation. be our very dear friend Bob Murphy, that' heavyweight a Jolson speaks German fluently. laugh provoker. Mervin C. Park, formerly man- * * * ager of the Fox Ritz Theatre, will Then to lunch at the Brown Derby—and noticed in a booth one of Jack Leo, manager of Fanchon smoking big cigars be the manager of the new theatre. “DR. KNOCK” BILLED the “Siamese Twins,” Bobby Woolsey, who is now and Marco’s New York office, is —when we were with him in N. Y. in “The Lady in Ermine” he here aranging advance publicity for “The Importance of Being Earn- smoked ones—Noticed that marvelous cartoonist Bert Levy—how we IRENE’S DAUGHTER his territory of the Ideas that are used to admire his act IS years at Hammerstein’s Russell Glea- est,” by Oscar Wilde, is now in ago WORKS IN MOVIES being prepared. The object is to its last week at the Pasadena Com- son looking in the pink and promising to drop in for some “Rhythm affect a better tie-up between the munity Playhouse. Charles Levi- work—-Wm. Collier, Sr., looking younger every day and still digging west and eastern branches of the Frances Rich, daughter of Irene son plays the leading masculine up new wise cracks Lew Pollack and Lou Silvers, a couple of real F. & M. tour. Rich, is working as an extra in role. music men, both formerly of the Winter Garden in our time; * * * talking pictures. Her mother has “Dr. Knock” follows Sept. 11. Lionel Barrymore walking in and with a most suave manner “grab- no intention of permitting a career Colonel Early is looking like the bing” a table Charley Foy, of the famous Foy family still IN HOL- until the girl’s college course is cat that ate the canary. His first “SEA LEGS,” NAME LYWOOD—and an old timer of that famous singing team George completed. Frances leaves soon to set of Akme reproducers is ready Whiting, of Whiting and Burt—another peach of a singing and danc- enter Smith College as a senior. to be installed. Now if he can jar “Sea Legs” will be the release ing juvenile—who doesn’t seem to click here—WHY?—and Skeets Irene Rich is working in “Check the corporation commission into title for Jack Oakie’s new Para- Gallagher with his premature grey hair—all IN HOLLYWOOD NOW. and Double Check” with Amos handing down the permit, he’s all mount starring picture being di- —A surprise letter from Redmond Wells and Sam Kramer on board ’n’ Andy at RKO. set to go like a house afire. rected by Victor Heerman. the Leviathan saying everything is a “clam-bake” To the Olympic fights and Glenn Tyron pushed his way past us-^ and another old timer formerly of Tracey and McBride, Carl McBride, now assisting Larry Ceballos at Warner Brothers—one of the Siamese Twins, Bert Wheeler—and our old friend, Sammy Ledner, who pre- ceded us with George White’s Scandals—a good old hard shoe dancer and whom we were with in “Scandals of 1927” with his old side-kick, Georgie Lerch, also with Scandals A1 Jolson, whom we were with for many shows—A fine writer of dialogue, Edgar Allen Woolf— all IN BERTIE KOBER HOLLYWOOD NOW— ! Then to Henry’s for a “snack” and we were delighted to see a real legitimate actor and gentleman, Wilton Lackaye—gosh he looks great—and with Wilton Harry in Vernon call- Meyer— a corner Bobby ORGANIST ing us by another sur-name—and the fine legit director of pictures, Wm. Beaudine—and another old-timer, Stuart Holmes—and the Dummy Newsboy, a study in dark blue, now back selling his papers— and everything is O. K. IN HOLLYWOOD NOW. For weeks the dailies have continually had Sid Grauman leaving or about, to leave for Noo Yawk—and, like the “Wolf at the Door,” “IN HOLLYWOOD NOW” when he left, not a word was said—how come? —Sid’s now in Noo Yawk—and we would like to know his re-action— To the fights Friday night—terrible—and to-wit—a terrible house but we noticed Ben Bard in a “Mussolini black shirt”—right next to our old friend Dolly Nelson, and her girl friend—B.B.B. clowning with “Joe Frisco”—our brother Masquers, Walter Weems and Harry Three Years Gribbon—Noticed Ray Henderson and Buddy De Sylva on opposite sides of the house—a trio of ace dance directors formerly at the Win- ter Garden Seymour Felix, at Fox Studios; Larry Ceballos, at War- ner Brothers, and Davei Bennett at Paramount Studios Ray Hallor Soloist Fox Theatrees and Mollie O’Day four ex-pupil), looking so thin and cute—(we mean MoIIie)—Johnny Murray, who worked for us in “Good News” in the Max FisHer band as cornet soloist—now is a featured singer with Warner Brothers Harold Atteridge, former Shubert writer of all Glendale* Winter Garden productions. Right in back of him, El Brendel, a former comic of the Winter Garden—and “Bakky,” a peach of a gentleman and a first class musical .director, whom we worked with in “Oh Susanna” Paul Ger- Featured at K. T. M. ard Smith, whom we also worked with in LeMaires Affairs and Texas Guinan’s Padlocks Harry Delf, another ex-Shubert actor—and Eddie Buzzell, also an ex-Shuberite—and we bumped into Morris Black, brother Masquer, who confides he starts this week making a One Year, picture at Pathe called “Breakfast in Bed,” with Daphne Pollard, who takes us back to the Winter Garden about 18 years ago, when Daphne first came over—what pep—and so dear readers, this is my weekly story about “Who’s Who IN HOLLYWOOD NOW.” Also All Leading “EX-MISTRESS” NEXT U. SIGNS TREACY

.SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28.— Universal has signed Emerson Broadcasting Stations, Sid Goldtree has bought the local Treacy to appear in the principal producing rights for Ursula Par- roles of eight two-reel talking rot’s “Ex-Mistress,” and will stage comedies, the first of which, “A “IN HOLLYWOOD NOW” it at his upstairs Green Street Day to Live,” is now being di- Theatre, following the run of “Hot rected by Albert Kelley under the ’n’ Bothered.” supervision of Sam Freedman. :

PAGE SIX INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 1930 Short Shots TEL-A-PHONEY SSamuel Goldwyn, film producer $5.00 Hello, Kolb and Dill. Wales started in again and Lenorc to ride J. Coffee, a writer, horseback? Advertising Rates on Application were acquitted of plagiarism Hello, James Madison. charges by United States District Because, now that the Established 1924 The other day a en- Judge Sawtelle. Gabriel D'e Bar- man Duchess of As a weekly publication: Entered as Second Class tered York gave birth to Matter April badillo and Phyllis Waters Forbes, the Congressional Hall 29, 1927, at the Post Office a daughter, the Prince must at Los Angeles, California, under the Act at Washington and wanted to plaintiffs in the action, sought fall for of March 3, 1879. $1, a bride. 000,000, declaring that the screen buy some motor oil. play, “The Night of Love,” * * * was Guess he mistook Congress taken from a story by them called Published by for a gas station. Hello, “The Christ of the Alley.” Constance Bennett. Inside Facts Publishing Company, Inc. * * * =t= * * Hello, 800-801 Warner Bros. Downtown Bldg., Los Angeles, Calif. James Madison. Telephone TUcker 7832 Norma Shearer, who, at home is Hello, Kennedy. Dr. Fisk states that man has Mrs. Irving Thalberg, this week Ma three outlets for his enegies: JACK JOSEPHS - - President and Editor became the mother of an eight- Hello, James Madison. alcoholic intoxication, love and ARTHUR WM. GREEN - - Vice Pres, and Counsel pound boy. Thalberg is production JEAN - work. ARMAND Secretary and General Manager chief at M-G-M. What was that row between LOU JACOBS - * Associate Editor * * * yourself and Aimee? The trouble with some men Mrs. Margery is that they forget the last Vol. XII Saturday, August 30, 1930 No. 9 Wellman sued The nose knows. William A. Wellman, film director, two. for divorce. Mrs. Wellman stated * * * * * * in her complaint that her husband PICTURES RUINED BY TALK QUOTA was addicted to the use of pro- Hello, Moran and Mack. Hello, Mitzi Green. fanity and Finis Fox, brother of Edwin Carewe and writer of some was of a jealous nature. Hello, James Madison. Hello, Madison. of the biggest screen successes, puts his finger on a sort spot James in an endeavor There is a very important to account for the slipping interest of the I always rest my mind be- I understand there is a war- communication in this public in the present product of the industry. office tween Saturday and Monday. rant out for your arrest for for MRS. LYDIA M. KUHL- “stealing” the last Clara Bow “People, attending motion pictures MAN. Anyone A sort of weak-end holiday. are intelligent in the knowing her picture. whereabouts vast majority and do not like to have every little angle of a please notify. * * * story explained by word of mouth,” says Finis. Don’t be a meenie. Helen Kane, stage and He is absolutely right. More pictures have been ruined screen Hello, Vera Gordon. * * * star, appeared before Referee Peter by a surfeit of talk than by a lack of it. old if In the days, B. Olney to explain how she ob- Hello, James Madison. Hello, Jimmie Lyons. the titles were tiresome or trite, one did not have to read tained 50,000 dollars, which cred- itors of Was Mayor Hello, James Madison. them, but it is impossible to get away from the garrulous Murray J. Posner and his Jimmie Walker chatteries. bankrupt Bond Dress Company in the late war? I understand that the claim belongs to them. in If he was, Colorado State Penitentiary It seems all of the writers are trying to aid the producers * * * that explains why it was late. there are 3000 men and only in diagnosing the illness of the movies. It cannot be denied Leroy B. Shield, radio musical two women. that there is something wrong, but what — Ay, that’s the director, and Mrs. Katherine Wil * * rub. liams Dolman, filed notice of in- Correct, but the warden tention to wed. Shield is a di- Hello, Mack Sennett. states those two women cause Robert E. Sherwood, in a recent issue of McCall’s Maga- rector of the R. C. A. Victor more trouble than the 3000 zine, believes that it is standardization. He believes that Company. Hello, James Madison. men. pictures are being turned out as Ford machines. He, too, is * * * What is Rockefeller’s favorite * * * right. Margaret Ekdahl, “Miss Amer- hymn? ica’ of 1930, and Will Osborne, Hello, Harry Zehner. PRODUCERS FOLLOW LIKE SHEEP orchestra leader, have announced “Oily, Oily.” their engagement. Hello, James Madison. Someone hits upon an idea and it clicks. Then every pro- * * * * * * ducer hammers at it ad nauseum. For example, Sherwood One mother in Hollywood points, George Arliss scored in “Disraeli,” and now we have a CHICAGO. — Lucrezia Bori Hello, Four Marx Brothers. claims she sold beer to feed missed her first her babies. cycle of old men leads, until soon even Arliss will not be ac- curtain-call in five seasons when Virgilio Lazzari Hello, James Madison. cepted. They killed off Adolphe Menjou, Charles Ray, That’s what I call being Thomas basso, became too rough while Meighan, Why has the Prince of raised on the bottle. Mary Miles Minter, Connie Talmadge and numer singing Flora in “The Love of ous others. Three Kings.” He put _ too much enthusiasm in a scene where he is Types, too, says Sherwood, is one of the curses of the supposed to throw the diva cinema. over A player who is formally identified as a type is his shoulder. Mime. Bori fainted. doomed. Such a fate is now descending upon Will Rogers. For his first picture, “They Had to See Paris,” he was cast SPEED WRITING as an American tourist. In his next and coming pictures he FOR THESPIANS Sitting in on the Irving Mills night at the George Olsen night club is similarly cast. Unless his versatility is taken advantage . Irving, dapper and debonnaire, meeting the press. . . . Jack Demp- of, or another type of role, such as a senator, or a preacher Tuesday night of each week has sey and those million dollar hands telling a story. . . . And the lady or a hobo or other native been set aside by Jane Cowle’s character is found for him, he will at the next table wondering how Jack’s dancing partner’s hands felt Secretarial Studio, 735 all too soon pass from the eye of popularity. South lost in his. . . . Estelle Taylor, his wife, also relating a Grand avenue, for free lessons in charming The rule also Super-Speed applies to the cycle of pictures. M-G scored Writing to members funny one . . . and despite the hosts of stars, they still remained the _ with of the theatrical craft. “Broadway Melody,” and instead of other producers center of attraction, . . . Jack’s boyish grin winning everyone present. This system of ultra rapid writ- originating their own themes, theer came such a plethora of Eleanor Barnes, brilliant drama critic, captivating with her mag- ing is based on the use of ordi- back stage pictures as netic personality . . . and her co-worker, Hal Rorke, the young and to sicken the audience against song nary script letters and is much efficient city editor of the “News,” also among those who thrilled 'to pictures as a whole. It’s too much of a good thing cloying more simple than the old pot-hook the tuneful melodies of Duke Ellington’s boys. . . . The talented new the taste of the public. and character shorthand. It can Paramount star, Lillian Roth, paying a gracious thanks to the col- be learned in five weeks taking umnist for a well deserved tribute . . . together with her mother . . . JUST ANOTHER about an hour a day of time. IRONY—GOLF and a dazzling brunette beauty, Lillian’s sister Ann, who couldn’t pos- Benefit of this system to script sibly miss . . . that . . For upwards of a quarter of a century, motion pictures with famous Roth smile . that centered upon clerks, directors and executives as Herb Oshins . . . also . . . . have been the in the Roth party . lucky boy. . Lillian prime favorite and the darling of entertain- well as actors and others, whose will be seen in “Animal Crackers,” the Marx Brothers’ new flicker. ment seekers. They forced every other kind of amusement work requires them to make notes, Don Eddy and Billy Gibbs, the R. K. O. press purveyors and inci- from the stage. First vaudeville, then the drama, is inestimable. The notes are legi- then bur- dentally two of the best copy writers in Hollywood, seeing that Irving ble and can be read by anyone. lesque, then musical comedy, lately Mills’s revues, went by the guests were well taken care of . . . and Billy Gibbs, together On Tuesday nights during boards one at the with Eleanor Barnes, a time as pictures took firmer and firmer hold runners-up in the dancing contest . . . such tal- next two weeks, between 7 and ent . . . o nthe and not under contract. . . . Joe Frisco, cigar and all, gra- affections of the dear public. 8:30 p. m., Jane Cowle will give ciously allowing the other couple to win against without cost him and his partner The irony of it is that now, in or obligation the first they turn are being shoved . . . and clowning to the amusement of the packed . . . lesson or groundwork house. Sally into the discard of the sys- Blane, Pauline by such a ridiculous toy as pee-wee golf. Starke and Jack White . . . thoroughly enjoying the tem to those who go to the studio Mumblypeg could evening also. . . . The Gittleson Boys, guests of honor, taking advan- have done it, or tiddle-de-winks, or even with the advertisement published tage of a night off before the rush on the new legit shows flood their ping-pong. In short, anything to capture the fancy of a gre- in this issue of Inside Facts. various agencies. . . . garious animal. The great game that did not even waver Frank Fay, Lew Brown, Lew Brice, Grant Clark, with their vari- before the onslaught of the free entertainment THAT CERTAIN TOUCH delivered at ous parties . . .applauding the gypsy trio. . . . Dave Wolfe and Jack home via radio is shivering in the face of a glorified croquet Russo, former owners of the old Plantation, getting an eye and ear- Peggy Prevost, sister of Marie game. ful of the same place now hardly recognizable from its former stand. Prevost, under contract to M-G-M . . Bobby Goldstein, who, with his brother Leonard, there for the past were look- The answer is, when the play slumps, the box office nat- two years, has been ing after their various interests. . . . Bobby is associated with Abe urally secured by the Tiffany studios to reflects it. To stimulate show business, stimulate Lyman, the drummer, who was also there, getting an earful work under George Sawley, chief of . shows. It is trite but true that it’s always the band . . Mike Levi was on hand, tripping the light fan- a poor season for of the property department. She a poor tastic. . . . while that master maestro of ceremonies, Ben Bard, and show, and there is no excuse for a poor picture when will function as an expert in put- his charming mistress of finances, Ruth Roland, thoroughly enjoying the proper intelligence ting in the well is incorporated in its making. known “feminine” the secrets of the cuisine. ... touch in furnishings, details of de- Monotony is killing the goose that laid the golden egg. Clarence Brown, Sally O’Neill, Molly O’Day . . . looking like the Originality sign and other features of scenes. and novelty is the medicine to save it. proverbial million . Harry Hassall, . _. noted English cellist, and his

talented . WHY NOT GIVE THEM A NAME? wife. . . Pierre Carta, violin virtuoso, rehearsing with Esta- Ieah, eighteen-year-old prima donna ... the latter also visiting the While Fanchon and Marco are the only ones presenting editorial room. live talent LETTERS Gregory and Louise driving in . the local theatres, they are naturally the only their chariot . . and giving tne cub lift. . . . Lawrence Grant, Robert Edeson, ones offending at present. In justice to the acts and clever There are letters at the Los Jack Whiting ... at the opening of “The . . Poor Nut.” . J. C. Nugent, co-author of the play, performers who comprise their Ideas, some effort should be Angeles office of INSIDE taking . . a bow. . Charley Miller, political boss of Hollywood, elec- bade to give them individual credit for FACTS for the following tioneering for Rolph, their work. Golden and . . . Lyons. Ben Dillon worried . . .

three apartment houses . . . two hundred and forty apartments . . . The other night in the “Gobs of Joy” Idea, the m. c. an- ANTONE, Franco one vacancy .’ ... one headache. . . . Max Dill smiling . nounced the names at last . he of only part of the acts. The others were BIDMEAD Bros. starts work Sunday. Ah those good days. . . . old Magic. . . . Max left unknown. Now recognition for Asher presto! their work as as dear to BIDMEAD, Mr. Universal make-up . . man. . Phil Rock studying Jap- the heart of an earnest BUSHMAN, Francis anese.. . . must converse with his star, act as is their pay check, and fre- new Mykoto. . . . Mike Newman CLAIN, A1 re-resident of Los . quently more valuable. Many an act is willing Angeles . . measuring them for to cut salary ushers’ DECKER, Kirke M. costumes . . . Walter Kolfeldt for desirable publicity breaks, but now managing the Newsreel not to mention them at all, GRANSTEDT, Theatre ... a clog in the Greta wheels of progress . . . Marco either in print or announcement takes a fif- teen-minute . . . within the theatre, sub- KUHLMAN, Lydia M. rest. Bill Simons with a worried look outside of the merges their new Leighton’s personality to the audience PARSONS, Ruth lunchroom . . . like Postum, as well as the press there’s a reason . For sale, reviewers. RIFKIND, H. one reducing machine. . . . Lost, one waistline. . . . See Monte Carter. . . . Carey Chandler boosting Judge Valentine. — .

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PICTURE STARS IN S. F. SHOW RECORD PRICE FAIR BUSINESS Market St. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28.— FOR BAY CITY George Holland is slated to bring Gleanings WAR LOOMING “Young Love” into Erlanger’s Co- lumbia for a September 1 opening, SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28.— Aug. 28.— SAN FRANCISCO, with Marceline Day in the lead. SPOTLIGHTS Heavy competition from lower- his to The city’s many conventiongoers OAKLAND, Aug. 28. — Blake Frank L. Newman on way in the same field Only other fern role in the play priced products . busy Publix and sailors having left after a stock company of 12 people opened lunch . . there’s a may force nationally recognized will be handled by Mae Busch. all the strenuous session, market street last week in the remodeled Fre- exec—and one who knows recording companies to slash prices

. incident- settled back to normalcy again, mont, suburban house, with “Hello wrinkles of show biz . . on their discs, well informed music lot with and picture house business con- Everybody” the initial piece. Pol- ally, he’s confused a Frank men belie.ve.

. . is slouch tinued at its previous average pace. icy is one show nightly with a R. Newman . who no Entry into the local field of the exception, the Para- operating at a 50- in his Fox Oakland With but one Sunday matinee, NEW THEATRE as a showman new 15 cent “Hit of the Week” mount, all houses were at their cent top. managerial capacity . . . Harry records, cut in New York by the usual level. Jack Blake heads the company, Santley in from Los Angeles to Durium Products Corp. and using Publix, with Ruth Chatterton in which includes Wallace R. Starke talk with Harry Gourfain . . . A1 such name bands as Phil Spi- FORMED Dubin, in for a brief visit, is tickled CHAIN is as an- Par’s “Anbody’s Woman,” to and is managed by Homer Mc- talny and others, seen pink over his onion song—-“Danc- will gether with George Dewey Wash- Clellan. J. D. Barnes is booking other force that utlimately ington on stage in the Ken Whit- cast. ing With Tears In My Eyes” . . . down prices on such records as the 28.— mer master of ceremonied stage * * t SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. Paul Crowley will start the new those of Brunswick, Victor and start- retiring from show business year right by taking a wife . . . Columbia. show, did excellent business, g ert LeVy has been named After pace, Virginia Clark’s heart dropped an- Durium records already are big ing on a record breaking ress agent at the Orpheum, suc- for several years, Tony Lubelski is | p holding to better than chor this week ... Jo Mendel sellers in the East, hut have just and up ceeding Paul Brook. making a re-entry by associating dropping into the office . . . close- started here. According to deal- average returns. * * * himself with Mervin Rudee in the ly followed by Tiny Epperson, di- ers handling the product they’re be- Shifting of opening day from Closing at the Fulton, Richard taking over of a quartet of Cali- minutive 300-pound m. c. at Coffee ginning to appear on almost every Thursday to Friday made it an Callis stock fornia theatres. Title of the chain Ellers has joined the Dan’s . . . Trobbe feels the call cigar, music and magazine stand. eight-day week and final clocking Cy company at El Paso, Texas. will be Affiliated Theatres, and the of the grease paint. Sales on the discs are quite good. of the intake is expected to show * * * first is the Sutter, 1400-seater in They are of cardboard composi- about $27,500 gross, which is eight Claude Sweeten, who batons the Sacramento. tion, with only one side recorded. or nine grand over usual. ‘‘Let’s Even the pulpit is doing it now. Golden Gate’s excellent orchestra, House is being equipped with This week’s release is of “An- Go Native” follows. Influenced, no doubt, by the flood trying his hand at baby golf . . . chors stage Western Electric, and is slated to along with Walt Sullivan and Doc Aweigh” with Spitalny’s continued at its usual with of musical comedies on and Fox open in September under a second- orchestra. . . . on youse . . . in Metro’s “Call screen, the" Rev. Lloyd Thomas of Ritter shame Ramon Novarro policy, operating at 20 Locally the Pacific Coast Record is run picture Mickey McDonnell looks mighty of the Flesh,” Fanchon and the Trinity Episcopal Church and 30-cent tariff. Other houses 'Corp. is putting out a flexible tired . . . and he’s passing the Marco’s “Gems and Jams” Idea offering lessons in tap dancing will be acquired later. record called “Flexo.” To date, concert or- along with his sermons. Daisy cigars already . . . which appears and Walt Roesner, Flexo has been utilized primarily will act as general. man- rushing things somewhat . . chestra conductor. Forty-seven Emma Wright, no less, is the in- Lubelski to be Lubelski, his started in the radio advertising field and figure. Cur- structor. ager and Kenneth Greater Talkie Season was thousand was the is ordinarily availabel to the public. son, will be house manager of the in Frisco in T9 by Herman Wob- is Trouble.” * * * rent picture “Man The price is much higher. Gold- Sutter. ber . . . now it’s an international Second week of M>-G-M’s “Our Leo Carrillo will do “Lombradi, ner Productions is offering a half event . . . Doug Richardson scut- Blushing Brides” did a good $19,- Ltd.” at the Dufwin following the dozen types of selections to the- tling up Market Street with a bal- 000 and continues for another current two weeks of “Kebec,” Cy TRIP TO PARIS atres at this price. loon in his hand . . . after three seven days. Woods’ new play. Publix Theatres, here and in PUBLICITY GAG years . . . Charles Ruggles in town Bros, in “Animal Crack- * * * most other cities, offer a 50 cent Marx for a day . . . Par. at Publix’s California, two-side recording on sale in the- ers,” George Ebey’s and Ed Hogar- SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28.— That after-theatre gathering at in atre lobbies. Sale is fair in this tapped the bell for a $20,000 ty’s guest star season has caught paper, Call-Bul- evening . . . Hearst’s Louis Flint’s summer home city take, while the St. Francis with on what is generally con- on at the Fulton where Patsy letin, has tied up with the United where Louie and the missus proved ceded a very good recording by “Way of All Men” did around Ruth Miller opened last week. publicity department to Artists’ par excellence . . . where hosts and okay entertainment, most of which $9000. This week, “Coquette” is in its send a local girl, along with 23 Charlie Manning sounded the death Universal’s “Lit- comes from Publix ranks and is Orpheum had final stanza and Belle Bennett on a free trip to Phris. _ others, . knell of jazz . . John Smith im- and did fairly well, titled in a way that lets everyone tle Accident,” follows. Scott Kolk and Lex Lind- Stunt is a publicity gag for the personated Charlie Manning . . . showing on the register. know it. with $9500 say are being retained to head the forthcoming Gloria Swanson pic- Richard Foster spent most of his did a fair While all these products may not Wagnon’s Embassy supporting cast. Kolk has taken ture, and is getting some nice pub- time in the kitchen . , . Ken Whit- Cross make much of a dent in 75 cent enough $7200 on “Double heavily wtih the women. licity and pix in the daily. “The mer loaded up on roast lamb . . . recordings, as put out by Victor, Roads,” and is now showing * * * Suzette on tomatoes . . . and Joan Brunswick and Office Wife.” “Western Front” Columbia, music Gaylord and Betty Dunlap on beans men figure the one bowed out after three weeks at Phil (Pony Boy) Lampkin JANE WAGNON way out of the in the saddle — Hermie . . . Maury Foladare disappeared hole for the triumvirate, which the Davies to the tune of $6500. caught IS IMPROVING has Knox’s sea- . . . Emil Sturmer and Bob Lee been undergoing a decided “High Treason” now in. King viewing Billy slump going scow — and Billy plenty broke out in a pansy parade . in sales lately, is to slash their SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28.— Bill Etherington was all a-twitter prices. proud of it—Oscar Preston pick- BURLESQUE IS HIT 16-year-old daughter ing out a nice busy street corner Jane Wagnon, over his wife and the green olives of W. B. Wagnon, who was seri- . . . Val Nicolai held an interna- SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28, for his fiddle—Frank R. Newman GOLF IN PORTOLA _ ously injured in a recent auto ac- of hearts Barney tional conference . . . Frances Warren Irons’ burlesque policy at pla3ung a game — cident, is on the road to recovery Huntley was very quiet. met with a profit- Chrissman introducing the new SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28.— the Capitol has following a long period of uncon- response from San Francis- wife-— Dominic Isabella looking Whatever has become of A1 An eighteen-hole pee wee indoor able sciousness in which little hope was Presence of the fleet last spiffy. in a freshly pressed tux Sather . . . the 1640 Boys, Tommy golf course is being constructed in cans. held for her life. Father operates its best Floyd Wright is going to be an Monroe and Bob Allen, taking in a the Portola, Market street house, week gave the house about the Embassy and Davies theatres. business to date. Johnny Gold- alfalfa king—he’s bought a farm. ball game . . . Dan McLean of the on which Publix holds a lease. El Cap, Taylor of smith is manager of the house. Fox George Frank O. Long is the builder. JACK, ALEXA WED PICTURE FIRM KYA also there . . . Don Thomp- Portola once was one of the city’s NEW BAND ROOM son and Ernie Smith doing some leading houses, being the first INCORPORATING game. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28.— fine radio describing of the house to open downtown after the FRANCISCO, Aug. 28 * * * 1906 catastrophe. Herbert Roths- SAN Jack Petty, trumpet in the Para- SACRAMENTO, Aug. 28!—In- Bill Bickett has dolled up his Turk Famous Lies of Show Business: child once operated the theatre mount orchestra, was married re- corporation papers were filed here Street band rehearsal room and is “My material is absolutely new and and with the profits from it, in cently to Alexa Chitwood, former this week by Rogers Productions, making it available for acts and original.” conjunction with the Denham es- member of Fanchon and Marco’s Ltd., $1,000,000 Hollywood picture musical organizations wanting to tate and Herman Wobber, built “Ivory” Idea. Romance started firm, headed by Charles R. Rogers, practice there. He is painting, dec- GOES GOLF COURSE the nearby California. Portola has about six months ago when Miss Harry Joe Brown and Julian F. the place acous- been closed for several years. orating and making Chitwood came through here in Kearns. tically perfect. “Ivory” when Petty was in the SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28.— Poetz, manager of the El CORNELIUS CLOSES Fox orchestra. LANGAN AND SELBY Barney GIRLS AT EMBASSY Patio Ballroom, is planning con- SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28.— WED IN HARTFORD FOWLER SWITCHES struction of an indoor pee-wee golf Roland Cornelius and orchestra SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28.— course on the first floor of the have closed at Robert’s at the Arline Langan and Norman Selby, Happiness Girls, eight-piece fem SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28.— Market street dance palace. Beach. Embassy dancers in Fanchon and Marco's band, is at Wagnon’s Maurice Fowler has left Publix’s substituting for “Sunshine Idea,” were married at on Monday nights, California, where he held the treas- Hauptmann's orchestra. the Fox Poli Capitol Theatre, in Liborius urer’s job. He joins Fox West REGARDLESS OF THE TYPE SHOE OR SIZE YOU directs. Hartford, Conn., during the run of Pauline Dugart Coast will be at the Fox, Stock- and “Our Blushing Brides” last week, WEAR “WE” HAVE IT WHEN YOU WANT IT! ton, nearing completion. now Jack according to reports received here. VOIGHT IS BACK Holt succeeds Fowler at the Cali- fornia. Art Shoe Co. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28.— Dance Headquarters Fred Voigt, Fox exchange man- MARQUARD CHANGES Theatrical Footwear ager, is back at his desk after a Geo. T. Hood WARFIELD THEATRE BLDG. month’s vacation spent in Hono- SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28.— THEATRICAL MANAGER San Francisco lulu. Don and Rita, dance duo, has re- turned to the Cafe Marquard, suc- Address: and Jacqueline, ceeding Jean who Inside Facts, Suite 504, Phone PRospect 1643, San Francisco sail for Australia shortly. Bob Reid 935 Market St., San Francisco Phone, or Send for Our New Catalogue ANN HOFMANN is out as m. c. and featured vocal- ist. Lee Carroll’s orchestra opened DANCE STUDIO this week.. “A LITTLE SMILE” Announces That STARR IS BACK Words and Music by HIRSCH - ARNOLD Andrew McFarland GEO. B. L. BRAUN Is Now Teaching Advanced SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28.— (A Fox Trot Sensation) BALLET MISTRESSES Acrobatic and Tumbling at After an absence of several weeks CONCORD PUBLISHING CO. created and costumed all dance numbers now en tour Fox Circuit with her studio, 1151 Market St., Henry Starr reopens in the Hotel F. M.’s "Brunettes” Idea 1179 Market St. San Francisco & San Francisco. St. Francis dining room as an ad- STUDIO—545 SUTTER ST. SAN FRANCISCO ditional feature to the entertain- Phone Underhill 1122 ment. He will double from the For Appointments National Broadcasting Co., where he is on the air regularly. GAMba Since 1905 HOTEL GOVERNOR Theatrical Footwear TURK AT JONES and Accessories SAN FRANCISCO CHAS. and DAWN THE HOME OF ALL THEATRICAL PEOPLE STAGE AND CLUB PRODUCTIONS — GIRL REVUES 150 Powell St. PLAYING SAN FRANCISCO 1141 Market San Francisco San Francisco SPECIAL RATES TO PROFESSIONALS Phone UNderhill 2608 Phone DOuglas 8268 JACK WOLFENDEN, Prop. BERT HENDREN, Aast. Mgr. — —

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Rumors Heard Behind The ‘Mike’ San Francisco RADIO CELEBS With The About Closing Microphone Club Stations Here Radio Notes By JACK PARKER LINE UP FOR 28.— Rumors have been current this SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. begin week that several local stations On September 8 KYA will The local radio stars are preparing for the annual radio aerial presentation are to be discarded by the Fed- of one of ra- ‘ETHER EXPO’ dio’s favorite show at the Ambassador Auditorium next month and it looks eral Radio Commission very soon. sketches, “Harper’s Corners,” which will be on the air as if the boys and girls are to be the center of attraction this This part of California will be each Monday night. Radio artists are going for the hard hit, according to the reports. year. A good man is to be behind the mike as program direc- * * * annual Radio Show to be held at Even now, some of the stations tor and official announcer, our friend Glenn Dolberg of We’ve the Ambassador auditorium Sep- KHJ, who have seen the writing-on-the- always thought Walter and better Bunker one of the ra- tember 1 to 6 like “nobody’s busi- a man for the job would be hard to find. wall, are trying to get out from was crack * * * dio announcers of the dis- ness.” under by selling out. bay The show has always had their It seems that we made a blunder last week when we let it trict. Now KFRC bursts out with support and this be known in this department that Don Wilson was engaged the announcement that Bunker has year more of them than ever are consenting to to someone, I did hot know who, but we found out much to been named chief announcer of entertain. our dismay that Mr. Wilson had been married for the last that Don Lee station. Incidentally, Artists from KFI, who will go four years. We hope that the publicity given the matter will Radio Walt is a reformed actor. * * over the air from the auditorium, not start a battle in the Wilson home; in fact, I will explain * are Zhay Clark, Lang, in person to Mrs. Wilson if Don says the word. Experiments are being made at Jeanie Ar- * * * Sparks KJBS with an electric piano pick- thur Lang, Felipe Delgado, Jeanne The Four Sailors, a harmony foursome that made the fans spend up which gives promise of de- Dunn, Helen Guest, Leila Isbell, many nickels last Wednesday night on the Microphone Club Frolic By The Tattler veloping into a new type of mu- and the Packard Concert Orches- in calling for requests, will be back with us this week on the same sical. instrument. Results so far tra with Lyon Moore directing. Stars from program. The boys have toured in vaudeville for many years and obtained give a sound which is KHJ, who will lend _ are favorites from coast to coast. This department seems to have like a combination of harp and their talents to the show are * * * become the subject of much won- piano. Using the new pickup a Charlie Wellman, Nell Larson, Ted White, Carr, Have you tuned in the Packard Twins on KFI? The team is dering WHO. Last week we pub- pianist must be sharp and clean Sammy Hale made up of our dear friend Polly Grant Hall and Weldronov. This lished a bit about a certain radio cut in his fingering, for the in- and Derry, Carl Omeron, Ira Hun- piano team have become fast favorites on KFI and KECA and will star, who drank a little to much strument will detect an error in sacker, Gordon Berger, Robert be featured each week. before going on the air, and I a glaring way, but entirely new Bradford, Pearle Hunter, Hulda * * * thing not less than 15 persons effects are possible with a mu- Deitz, Claire Van Nostrand, Ray The following list of popular songs were requested by the called up to say what they thought sician who studies its tone. Writers, Harry James, Hunfredo, fans during the week for the Mike Club Frolic. The songs of us for publishing the story * * * Kenneth Niles, Ebria Allman, Jane are listed according to the number of requests: about them. They all took the Tommy Harris, latest addition Parker, Wesley Tourtellotte, Her- “Dancnig With Tears in my Eyes” (Witmark). article as a personal slam. JAMES, to KFRC’s staff, is contributing bert Wildbach, Duci de Kerek- “Moonlight on the Colorado” (Shapiro-Bernsteni). serve the ginger ale. some fine vocal work to that sta- jarto, the KHJ Ensemble, and ‘Bye-Bye Blues” Raymond Page and his 35-piece (IrvingBerlin). * * * tion’s ether wave offerings. He “Confession That I Love You” (Berlin). sings in a Jolsonesque manner orchestra. well radio “Tonight” (Cross). A know star from and his chanting of “Poor Kid,” KMPC will send a well known the “Deep in Your, Heart” (Shapiro-Bernstein). East told me last week that an independently published tune, gang of entertainers to the show he had to pay quite a sum to “Just a Little Closer” (Robbins). is exceptionally good. with Hank, Zeke, Tallfeller, Ezra, * * * get a job that he now holds at a * * * Dave, and Lem, otherwise known local station. has A team that will be hard to beat is June Parker (no relation to He to pay so Harry Bechtel, KYA announcer as the Beverly Hillbillies, topping the much each to a certain writer) and Nell Larson of KHJ. They work well together and week wise and continuity writer, will leave the list of such stars as Carl boy to hold his job. think, with Junes voice and Nell’s organ and piano work, you have great We soon to spend two weeks in his Nixon, Mary Alice Ross, the Just entertainment. knowing that said his star keeps old stamping grounds in the Kids Club, Dot Day, the Mac- * * * mother and the whole darn family, Millan Northwest. He was m. c. for Troubadours, and Mark KFW_B is a station that said gent, makes this that is on the upgrade with the fans. .This who some time at the Capitol in Van- Cook and Benny Light. station in the young man fork over half his past has put out some very ordinary programs, but of couver and for more than two Other celebs of the ether have now they each week, run seem to have turned over a new leaf and some great pro- pay should be out years was in stock there. not been announced yet by the grams have been released in the past month or two. One of the chief of town. * * * station publicity writers. attractions, I think, is Vernon Rickard, the former Chicago tenor * * * Arthur Garbett, educational di- * * * rector for NBC’s Pacific division, The publicity man of a local KTM BOYS TO In this department we try to give notice to the most has left for to de- station called me on the phone New York attend serving artists and radio a conference called Dr. Frances WHOOP IT UP stations. We admit that we may to tell me that his station pays by E. Clark, chief of the educational have a favorite or two, but we will give every one a break all their artists. We in return say department of RCA-Victor. Gar- KTM Ranch Boys are going to * * * to this young feller, PROVE IT bett will tell Dr. Clark’s staff of ride in the La Fiseta de Los An- The Microphone Club will have their own candidate for queen of IF YOU CAN. the Pacific division’s educational geles parades September 4 and 5. the Radio World’s Fair to be held in New York City. The young * * * work and of how music apprecia- They’re going to gallop down lady to be entered will be announced next week on the frolic and in Broadway and Hill street in true this department. KEEP RADIO CLEAN—if you tion is taught in California schools * * * so-called artists, who depend on with the aid of music. cowboy fashion, proving for all to put over your act, think * * * time that they are not just studio Emily Hardy, radio and concert singer, formerly of this city and SMUT that will win fame that Among NB Cists who have re- ranch hands. Lena, the colored now of KPO at San Francisco, has been entered for the post of Radio you way, tune in the better class programs turned from vacations are Eva cook of the KTM Ranch, will ride Queen of the Radio World’s Fair from the Frisco station. Good luck, Emily. some time and you will find that Garcia, director of the Rembrandt in state in an ol spring wagon. * * * the only way to make the grade Trio, and Dorothy Dukes Dimm, is ’cellist with the same organiza- “The Life of a Radio Singer” is the title of a book soon to to keep your act CLEAN. PARKER AT KFI be radio tion. Grace Sanderson Michie, published in Chicago by Allen Foster, formerly of a St. We have tuned in three Louis radio station. stations in the last week and found whose “Miniature Biographies” are Jack Parker, for the past ten * * an * much J.o our disgust, that the en- NBC feature, has just returned months a member of the KFI Dr. S. jokes from a motor trip throughout the John Davis of the Glendale Sanitarium in Glendale Calif tire act was littered wih staff, has joined the Don Lee has been Northwest. appointed medical director for the Microphone Club of that as a rule are used only in Broadcasting System. Jack will America. Dr. Davis has been the personal physician for many motion joints found on MAIN STREET One of Greta Gahler’s best pro- be heard on the Ballad Crooners picture stars, writers and radio favorites in Los Angeles. grams from KYA is the Orpheus program each Wednesday night. * * * Ensemble, on the air every Satur- TI R DI0 SHOW edition day night from 10 to 11 p. m. 0T- i?T ^ of inside facts will soon KTM REACHES FAR BE ON THE PRESS, AND WE ADVISE ALL WHO WANT TEN DAY RULE SPACE IN THIS SPECIAL edition to call the writer PUT IN FORCE FILM RECHRISTENED According to Glenhall Taylor, AND HE WILL CALL ON YOU TO MAKE THE PROPER AR- RANGEMENTS FOR YOUR ADVERTISEMENT. station manager, hardly a day A new rule at KFI-KECA obli- “Bojly and Soul,” current Tif- passes that KTM doesn’t receive * * * fany gates all artists to submit pro- production, has been given at least two or three fan letters Alice Allert, secretary to Carl Lamont, local BIG SHOT in the grams ten days in advance and back its former title of “Extrava- from Australia or New Zealand. sheet music game, will be heard on the Mike Club Frolic this week stick to them in performance. gance.” Alice is. much liked by the artists that depend on the publishers to “Extravagance,” directed by Phil Reason : too many newspaper NEW RADIO SCHEDULE get up in the new songs and Alice has a big smile for everyone, no brickbats for sudden changes, and Rosen, has in the cast Lloyd matter how. worn out she may be after the long l hot days that all not enough time for station exec s Hughes, Owen Moore, June Col- Starting this week, the have experienced this summer. “RKO to exercise a much-needed censor- lyer, Dorothy Christy, Jameson Theatre of the Air” will be an ship for plugs, repetitious tactics Thomas, Owen Lee, Robert Ag- NBC broadcasting feature two BEN BOLT and so forth. new, Addie McPhail, Joan Stand- evenings, Tuesday and Friday, HERE ing, Nella Walker, Martha Mat- from 10:30 to 11 p. m., each week. tox and Arthur Hoyt in principal Ben HERSHOLT IN EPIC BOB MURPHY Bolt, eastern radio star, has roles of A. P. Younger’s story. TIFF SIGNS DOROTHY joined the staff of the Master Ra- famed monologist, told me Jean Hersholt will portray one dio Productions in this city, “EX-MISTRESS” FOR W. B. Dorothy Sebastian has been that he got enough material headed of the important roles in Tiffany’s out chosen to play opposite of the first three issues by Jack Parker and Jack Mayo, Jr. sound version of the old silent fire Rex Lease of my monthly comedy * serv- Ben Lyon and Mary Nolan will in the latter’s first The new firm will produce and epic, “The Third Alarm,” directed western star- ice, THE COMEDIAN, to have the leading parts in “Ex- ring vehicle, “The Utah Kid,” for pay his year’s direct radio productions for local by Emory Johnson. subscription. Mistress” soon to be filmed by Tiffany. Perhaps the fact that each as well as out-of-town radio sta- Others cast are Anita Louise, issue Warner Brothers. Frank contains James Madi- tions. Ben Bolt was formerly head James Hall and Paul Hurst. John- Howard Clark wrote it son’s newest monologues, Michael Curtiz has been as- and Richard of the Windy City Broadcasters, son will direct the new version on Thorpe will direct. gags, etc., may have some- signed the direction. Inc., of thing to do with it. THE Chicago. a lavish scale as a “special.” COMEDIAN is small but good. No. 3 is now ready IRENE RETURNS Price $1. Yearly subscription HAVE YOU HEARD $10. For $2.50 will send the STAGE AND SCREEN EMPLOYEES—LEARN Irene St. Francis, night club en- first 3. issues. For $12 will tertainer, is back in town after a BILLY VAN? send the first 3 issues, and a JANE COWLE’S full year beginning with No. year’s absence in the East. While At KFWB, Hollywood 4. Money back if you say SYSTEM OF in Chicago, she dance at Col- so. Send orders to the pub- lisimo’s. lisher, SUPER-SPEED WRITING

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WHY DOES RADIO DO IT? FEATURE BOSS AS LATEST GAG When the motion pictures went in for music and sing- PEPPER BOX, KTAB musical directors, who Frank Gage of KTM has been ing it engaged some of the best promoted from program director SAN FRANCISCO PARTY limitations, and artists were engaged Aug. PEPS UP knew voices and their to feature director for all three (Reviewed 13) part. Box, conceived and because of their fitness for a . stations operated by the Pickwick Pepper but it still always on the alert The radio has had more miking experience, Broadcasting Corporation. staged by Helen O’Neill, is near- Hollywood, other night Gage will have charge of such gag or gadget, has one. commits unpardonable crimes with voices. The ing the six month mark as a for a new features as the Ranch Hour, the sing the prmia. donna s aria from night feature over this It’s a microphone, attachable to we heard a sickly tenor Pepper Box Revue, Frankie and Wednesday this song at ail radio set, and connected with a “Mile. Modiste.” The idea of a man singing Johnnie, and other novelties. Pickwick station. Two hours of a is abomination of of 20-foot cord. Handler, who should is repulsive, but to hear it badly done an Glenhall Taylor, manager entertainment includes a variety vocal fit- will assume the duties of and a quick There seems to be too little attention paid to the KTM, offerings, ranging from piano solos be a nifty monologist of the first program director for that station. the next room the singer for the song. The staff singers to sketches—and too much of the ad liber, gets into ness of will be assisted by Don Allen. ever, oft end. He what’s the matter with doors shut between. string stations know their stuff and rarely, if latter is just on with the program. Bob Roberts depresses a button on the slip onto a program, possibly thiust He but the extras who handles the two hours in a pleas- a friend who aims to sat- mike, to cut out the station and by some sponsor or edged in by ing, forceful and free from custom induce listeners to cut himself in. isfy a misplaced ambition, are the ones who style. Then he begins. He announces to turn the dial pronto. Opened by Sunny Cohan singing song backed a forest fire sweeping down on good voices available so that no studio “Little Red School House” There are enough Fire in a moving picture the vicinity of a cabin belonging Sacrifice a song, plant by Helen O’Neill and ensemble be sung poorly or out of character. almost destroyed part of the at the party. He needs piano a bit too loud over rest of to someone where the first “takes” of the new announcer, but never a singer. orchestra — Lou Emmel singing parodies some radio series of “shorts” being made by the room. “Wonderful Girl Friend of Mine.” known to everyone in Horse Fly and His Wranglers, announcer tell a hot MORGAN ANALYZES RADIO NEED Then into “Chili Peppers” with He has the feature entertainers of KNX, Hol- or. he instrumental offering. Earl Turner, secret on somebody present, By RAY R. MORGAN lywood, were being kept. For- thing on excel- may tell a risque story, shocking wants to laugh And yet, the rarest directing vocal ensemble in The radio audience tunately the cowboys’ films were that such things are put laughs. Because this ability lent number—orchestra, directed by everyone air is an artist who can get the saved along with others. the on the air. it, radio will make a fortune Walter Rudolph, doing “Cheer Up rare, it is highly paid. If you can do * * * and Smile.” Man selling these things, here, stage For the year ended July, 1930, agent, is hair radio laughs is totally different from “Seeing York Through a not only acts as but ^Technique of getting Duncan of New he wasnt funny the Rev. Ethel KNX wit, who livens up big technique. Chic Sale was funny on the stage, but Megaphone,” an oral trip around trigger his facial received a total of 1,050,053 letters engaged by the host listeners couldn’t see his rube make-up, tihe city conducted by Sam Hayes, parties, when “on the air.” Radio from her listeners. ohter Chic Sale “props” that helped put his ac was atmospheric enough but. not to slip some comedy into a radio expressions, or the To handle the flood of mail, the over on the stage. quite convincing or entertaining program. ... each, week., Studios Rev. Duncan employs eight young Dozens of radio “comic” acts are submitted and considerably in need of the His ad lib. helps sell the gadget. are dis- women. Occasionally they try one on the air. Most shears. Sunny Cohan chanting “A gets a laugh out of the listen to them. She gives advice to inquirers. Everybody mal failures, simply because they are not funny. Little Smile,” okay. Dinty Doyle, gag, except the radio announcers. good entertain- * * * Radio audiences want to be entertained. And, yet, radio editor of the Oakland Post Some of them afraid they’ll get comment when an excep- “Lem Berger,” nee Loyal Un- ment on the air is rare enough to cause Enquirer, in interesting history of in had with their wives, if some- derwood, presides over the des- in over. . made (good tional program does come . natives who have one doesn’t stop the guy. sometimes Thursday eve- Here are some of the reasons why radio entertainers tinies of the new the big cities—cleverly done and ning program at KNX, entitled miss fire: . , good. .... tempo; as played Laf-O-Grafs.” watched. Pepper Box is a neat If a number is played over the radio m the same Half hour minstrel show next. heard over the * * * program, that, by careful nurturing, in the drawing room or theatre, it seems slow when Vocal opening pretty lengthy, the tempo half can be built into a whale of a loud speaker. To sound “normal,” radio numbers must have The innocent sport in this Harry McKnight tenoring “Silver thing. Speed, that’s the thing. stepped up appreciably. ... hour is to shoot the leading char- Threads Among the Gold,” in. nice , has a BOCK. Voices with tremolo quality sound good ordinarily, but radio acter at the conclusion of each voice; Lou Emmel in a dialect with this tendency to accentuate tremolo, and makes some voices of the five or six episodes which song, “Let It Alone.” Mhle voices unattractive. make up the broadcast. “Lem doing “In tihe Evening by the PHILCO HOUR quality . . „. . , rustle oit Sound effects over the radio are difficult to achieve. The Berger” practices daily with a .45. Moonlight,” Jack Riley selling a KFRC, SAN FRANCISCO to get a * * * a piece of paper sounds like the roar of Niagara Falls, but chant with guitar, Walt Rudolph’s (Reviewed August 22) paper, that s sound effect to simulate, over the air, the rustle of Aware of the advances in studio orchestra playing “Georgia.” Male Half-hour program arranged and and it hasn’t been solved yet. construction being made in the in “Bass Viol”; presented by R. A. Brower of the another matter, _ voice excellent Radio continuities of today are making use of sound effects to moving-talking picture industry, Lou Emmel vocalizing “On the Philco Radio Company, in co-oper- help the dramatic action, because limitations of music and dialogue KNX, Hollywood, located on the Mississippi,” followed by John ation with the Paramount Theatre. alone are obvious. The script may call for three seconds of time Paramount Pictures lot, is having Teel singing “Little Gal” and nice. Talent from the Paramount used sound of a given the sound of footsteps and squeaking shoes, or the its main studios revamped to con- Orchestra then plays “Around the to the mutual benefit of the theatre Spanish dancer pirouetting on a tabletop. form to the latest discoveries in Corner.” and Philco. lifelike, they contribute greatly If the sound effects are realistic and accoustics. Rupert Kempf in an entertain- Opened with song and announce- ring true, the effect is * * * to the program. However, if they do not ing Scotch character song. Here ment on the tone qualities of Phil- become laughing stock. tenor of ludicrous, and the entire program may Glen Dale, popular the program sagged considerably co. Ken Whitmer, Par. m. c., and the opportunity of playing Radio offers the artist a new medium, KNX, Hollywood, has left the when a pair of lengthy sketches orchestra in “I. O. U.” sounding the combined theatres of the , that of before audiences larger than station temporarily to go to New and a pair of classical tunes fol- nice over air. Ed Magill singing, pleasant, remunerative work, and a real opportunity cast for talk world. It offers York, where he has been lowed each other. Too much “If I Had a Girl Like You,” with The radio field is crowded with for pedsonal fame and publicity. a leading role in the “Greenwich entirely. Could have been slashed “I’d Climb the Highest Mountain” genuine celebrities. The gates are wide mediocrities. It boasts many Village Follies,” to be staged in in quarters with much better re- interpolated. A bit loud and mixer artists will in a few years be as famous on the air as open for who September. sults. had to cut down on it. Barrymore, Pickford or Marilyn Miller are on the stage or screen. * * * Pattison in a detective J. L. Whitmer doing a trombone solo, Ralph L. Rogers, creator of the agency skit, doing Jap, black face “My Heart Stood Still.” Beauti- “Mr. and Mrs.” type of radio pro and tough characters. Terribly DUKE ELLINGTON TAKES BEACH HOUSE fully done and it came out of the gram and numerous other copy dry, most of it, and entirely too PALACE set like a million dollars. Plug for BACK TO righted broadcasts, was a visitor long. Then Madeline O’Brien so- Clif Cheleau, former manager of Philco. at the studios of KNX, Holly pranoing “Chanson Provoncal,’ a George Dewey Washing- With completion of sequences the Alexander Theatre, Glendale, wood. bit heavy for this type of program Then ton singing “Rich Man, Beggar, with Duke Ellington and his fa- is managing the Fox, Long Beach. KNX was the first station to but well done, nevertheless. Vocal great. Whit- Club” orchestra, in pro- ensemble in “Indian Dawn.” Chili Pauper, King,” and mous “Cotton Harry Vernon is Master of Cere broadcast a “Mr. and Mrs” picture for resides in should been in here. mer and orchestra in “Little White the Amos and Andy mony at the house. gram, and Rogers, who Peppers have RKO, Irving Mills, owner and Boston, found much to recall of Then Pattison and Lou Emmel in Lies.” Philco plug. general manager of the band, has TITLE DECIDED his famous characters’ past life any army sketch, running more Benay Venuta chanting “Swing- completed arrangements for a re- when he talked with Eddie Al- than 15 minutes, and so far as the in’ in a Hammock,” revealing a turn engagement at the Palace bright and Georgia Fifield, who writer is concerned, without a knowledge of mike technique. Charlotte Greenwood’s first pro- Theatre in New York, opening have enacted the skits since KNX laugh. Chili Peppers and then Magill, again, doing “On the duction for Educational - Christie September sixth. started them, five years ago. Sunny Cohan singing “Some Rainy Alamo”; plug for the Paramount, has been titled “Love Your Neigh- The last appearance of Ell- Afternoon,” closing with consid- and then Washington singing bor.” This original story by Hale ington and his orchestra at the IN “SILVER HORDE” erable dialogue. John Teel and “Dreary Night.” Announcer with ago, and Hamilton was directed by William f Brien dueting on “So Palace, was six weeks Madeline O a blurb about “just receiving a were Watson, and includes in its cast, Rupert Kempf because of their popularity, William Davidson and Purnell Beats My Heart,” wire from Ruth Chatterton, star of Wilfred Lucas, Dot Farley, and held over another week. Pratt are additions to the cast in in another Scotch character song, ‘Anybody’s Woman’ at the Para- Henry Roquemine. the RKO Radio Pictures produc- and finale. mount, and she says the program Silver Best tonic for the Pepper Box HAM STARTS WORK tion of Rex Beach’s “The is coming in great on her Philco,” Archain- is to make it more peppery by W. B. GETS “CHANCES” Horde,” which George which is going a bit far in radio Eve- minimizing the talk, condensing it Lloyd Hamilton started on his baud is directing. Others are continuity. Walter Bunker at the into compact form and mak- Hamilton production under Warner Brothers have secured lyn Brent, Louis Wolheim, Joel more mike. second occasional a McCrea, Raymond Hatton, Jean ing it a lot funnier. An the direction of William Good- the screen rights to “Chances,” nice program. and Blanche instrumental solo would help a lot. A rich yesterday at Educational stu- new work from the pen of A Arthur, Gavin Gordon Routining of numbers wants to be dios. Hamilton Gibbs Sweet

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SYSTEM BUYING WILLIAM BACK; DOLIN CONCERT NEW EQUIPMENT EN ROUTE EAST Notes Along TWO ASSAULTS SEATTLE, Aug. 28. —- A pro- VANCOUVER, Aug. 27.—Wil- _ SAVES THE gram which contemplates the in- liam Faversham and his wife ar- DAY rived in Vancouver from vestment of $300,000 in new equip- Australia Fifth Avenue TAKE PLACE AT on a C. P. R. liner last week, and ment for Northwest Broadcasting after a day in the ,city left for System FOR FIFTH AVE stations KJR, Seattle; New York, where he will begin re- KEX, Portland, and KGA, Spo- hearsals in “The World and His Gus Renstrom becoming a stable THEATRE DOORS kane, Wife.” was announced this week by boy . . . Horses, Horses Horses SEATTLE, Aug. 28.—Business A. E. Pierce, new president of Mr.. Faversham said show busi- . . . Art Swartz up from L. A. . . . SEATTLE, Aug. 28. the Pacific — Tv/o this week in Seattle was just av- Northwest Radio Com- ness in Australia is “shot,” there and giving the music counters the cases of assault occurred pany, following a meeting of the being only one musical near erage as the hot weather continues comedy general of look-over . . . Milton Berle union board trustees. and one dramatic show, playing in theatres this week in Seattle. to keep the folks flocking to the visiting Immediate Max Dolin . spending of . $75,000 the whole of Australia. . just a W. W. Barton, electrician for beaches and golf courses. for is couple of childhood KJR provided in chums . . . the build- When ot working, Mr. Faver- the Paramount, was struck by an ing who to The Fifth Avenue came first plans when the Federal Radio grew up be headliners . . . be- sham and his wife visited picture alleged picket of a newly organ- Commission grants a construction Alma Roscoe and A1 Keighly tak- cause of the excellent symphonic theatres, and they are playing to ized “union,” whose policies are permit, which the Seattle station ing the pooch out for an airing concert presented by Max Dolin half houses. He has been there against that of the labor union. applied for . . . Madge and the fifty-piece some time ago. In- since Rush getting dated band. With Christmas, 1929, when he The other had a in stallments in the other stations for the New Year’s event at the woman the “Common Clay” and the fine mu- sailed from Vancouver for a tour case, will Davenport, who appeared in front of the proceed as rapidly Spokane . . . proving sic that pleased everybody, the as possible. of that country. Orpheum, that she must be nice with the opposition’s cash register rang to the tune of to be dated six months ahead banner causing a battle and a call of time . . $20,000, which is not bad. HIP TORN DOWN . BUSINESS BOOM Dick Allen smashing from the emergency hospital. his car . . Paramount, . with the two Black Prosecutor Golvin promised ac- trying to smash Barney Oldsfield’s . Crows going to war, came in sec- SEATTLE, Aug. 28. — One of AT VANCOUVER tion, if any more trouble is caused record . the city’s famous theatrical . . Tiny Burnett in a gray ond with a nice pleasing total of land- by the opposish. suit . . . looking over the $18,000. Stage show helped marks fell this week to give way VANCOUVER, Aug. The Times some- 27.— board for news . . . also being what. for a modern garage building. Capitol is. doing well the current a par for his house . . . The Orpheum, with a good The Palace Hip, which once stanza with Paramount’s “Man- Emma Jane BLIND MAN HEADS Epler scheduled to arrive . . . and bill, headed by Milton Berle and housed many popular attractions, slaughter,” while “Journey’s End” to OPERATORS’ LOCAL leave again . . . Miss Dillon a picture called the “Little Acci- is no more. is in its second week at the Do- col- lecting dough minion and . . . and getting dent,” took in a spicy $15,000, con- still stacking them. SEATTLE, Aug. 28. — Basil it . a . .. by copyrighted method sidered fine for this emporium. BESSIE IN FILM The RKO Orpheum has “Women Gray, of the Operators’ Union, has . . . Jim Clemmer backstage The Fox did disappointing busl Everywhere” on the screen and help- been ing Gus with elected to the board of exec- the animals . ness, when West Coast officials SEATTLE, Aug. 28. Friends the four-act bill of vaude is head- . . utives — show business on the Central Labor Coun- of lined gives one that wide decided to switch Garbo’s “Ro Bessie Hill in the N. W. were by “The Berkoff” and Bert cil. Gray is afflicted with blind- experience . . . pleased Walton. Bob Armstrong in mance” into this house for an ex- to see her ?-~earing in Business at this spot is ness but nevertheless carries on his for a bite . Pathe also good. . . Ray Watkins ditto tended showing. This was a bad comedies at one of the work well, and is highly regarded . . . and squelching the press for procedure, and they found it out show shops this week. She was in his position. lack of publicity to the figure of $6000'. formerly a favorite . . . Harry Mills Owen in musical GOLF HITS N. W. being Gray has done good work for paged . . . when it comes Sweeten had a swell concert lined stock here, appearing with the old theatrical interests in the North- to this man, there should be a up for the folks, too. Will King company. VANCOUVER, Aug. 27.— west in the past. song entitled, “Reaching for Mills Music Box, with the first week There are now about thirty-five and Not Finding Anyone There” of “Journey’s End,” did satisfying KAUFMANN EAST miniature golf courses in the city, . . WIDE . Starr Duell kidding the heavy SCREEN IN business, collecting $12,000 in tolls with a like number building, and brunette and not getting away for the week. 28. they are going under cover for the SEATTLE, Aug. —Sam Jack it SEATTLE, Aug. 28. with . . . Bob Murray holding — John Blue Mouse, with the Colman winter. Kaufmann, former m„ c. at the The local theatre boxoffices conference Hamrick has put in a new sound ... as usual . . . Vic opus, “Raffles,” also did good biz, have felt Fox Broadway in Portland, was not the competition to Gauntlett device. The Music Box now getting out work . . . taking in $10,000. Consequently transferred to the Fox in the extent predicted when the lit- boasts of Brook- and worrying about the fishing one of the large screens. the show will be held over another lyn, tle fellows first N. Y. Kaufmann formerly made an appear- season Hamrick pioneered talkies in the . , . poor fish . . . Dave week. held a spot in the East before ance. N. Himelhoch having his hands full W. Met did fair, with “Grumpy” coming West at the Fox in Wash- of Leo, the lion . . . Everhardt snatching $4900, which is not bad ington, D. C. ROW NEARS END Armstrong going out for the day doing double duty for this house. . . . with a SEATTLE, Aug. 28. Negotia- — . . . _ Joe Roberts in the “Pig” for smile . . The dancers are still on their . Ted Harris planning CAREWE GOES SOUTH tions are now on the way for a a meal . . . Bernard Reiter in the campaigns for this winter at vacations, but it is expected that Edwin Carewe, film director, left settlement ... between the theatrical same place ordering meat balls the Trianon . . the dance biz will pick up by next . Johnny Northen Hollywood today for Dallas, Tex., union and Joe Danz, operator of with sauerkraut . . . Art Simmons ahead of the McElroy . music . week. Trianon still holds lead as on a brief . business trip. the Embassy. to New York . . . Jerry Green into far as collecting customers are Idaho. concerned.

BREHANY IN S. F. DPE55 Y0UR THEATRE OP YOUR ACT WITH THE FINEST AND MOST ARTISTIC SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28.— Jack Brehany is here as manager of Triangle Film Corp.’s “Birth of a Nation” which opens a four ENER weeks run September 1 at the Y DRAPERIES Geary at a $1.50 top. Show will DESIGNED MADE UP AND PAINTED BY THE LARGEST AND MOST have an atmospheric prologue EFFICIENT STAFF OF SCENIC APTIST5, with some fifty people. After the DESIGNERS AND DRAPEDY San Francisco EXPERTS IN engagement, show AMERICAS LARGEST AND MOST BEAVTIFVL STUDI05 will open at the Biltmore, Los Angeles. DANCE TEACHERS Los Angeles Scenic Stvdios ' c Inc ' _affiliated wirn OiA5.f Thompson Scenic Co. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28.— California Association of Teachers fill 1 if of Dancing will hold its annual 1215 BATES >WE. convention her September 7 to 9, at . FOUNTAIN AVE. NEAR SUNSET BLVCL inclusive. Dance Art Shoe Co.

fl Vr'rT I will stage a fashion show of the Mini III All II I IB I Ip— HOLLYWOOD newest in dancing shoes and ac- cessories in cooperation of Selva "hone OLympid.2914 and Sons, Inc., for whom Dance Art is exclusive western represen- tative, and Barnigan Green and a Co., makers of Man o’ War re- Vnic^ue hearsal costumes. A professional DROP CURTAINS Effects'** settings™ the modern stage entertainment program, sponsored PICTURE SCREENS by Dance Art, with Lew Serbin in charge, will also be staged. PROLOGUES UNUSUAL FABRICS I DRAPERIES NOISELESS GUILD OPENS EMPRESS CINEMAS STAGE TAPESTRIES -WALL MANQING5 CURTAIN TRAVELERS CYCLORAMAS OPERATED BY VANCOUVER, Aug. 27.—The MURAL DECORATIONS! REMOTE CONTROL British Guild Players reopen at ASBESTOS CURTAINS the Empress Septtember 1. The house is at present being deco- rated and put in tip-top shape for ¥ the new season. DERBY WILSON BETTER KNOWN AS LITTLE “HOT CHOCOLATE” FEATURED IN “SOUTHERN” IDEA MY SINCERE APPRECIATION TO FANCHON AND MARCO SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 1930 INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN PAGE ELEVEN

OUR 2nd YEAR

IN THE SAME

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Large, Comfortable Reception Room (Done in Chinese Style) A 42-Foot Ballet Room—Light, Airy and Practical

AN INVITATION TO GENERAL PUBLIC TO VISIT AND INSPECT THE NEWLY ENLARGED STUDIOS IN THE AMERICAN STORAGE BUILDING OF BUD MURRAY SCH£& I8^AGE FACULTY TAFF NOTE- Bud Murray WE HAVE TEACHERS WHO Dramatics, Stage and Screen Direction, Acting and Dancing ARE DANCERS, WHO HAVE Glady Murray HAD YEARS OF ACTUAL Children’s Department STAGE EXPERIENCE Tap and Acrobatics Lafe Page Tap and Off Rhythm PRACTICAL DRAMATICS AND Limbering Exercises ALL STYLES OF STAGE Mary Taylor DANCING, INCLUDING Modern Ballet as Required on Stage and Screen TAP'"BALLET Hazel Hulse Pianist and Secretary OFF'RHYTHM

Main Entrance Byron Cramer 3636 BEVERLY BLVD. ACROBATICS Assistant Dance Director on Telephone DUnkirk 6721 Our Units of Bud Murray’s California Sunbeams Are Always in Demand

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PAGE TWELVE INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 1930 Fflcts* Echoes From Melody 'Land

7> Staccato Musings % Song Over The Cleff VI By BILLY HAMER ^ By WILL DAVIS DUKE IS SENSATIONAL Leaders It happened at Olsen’s Night Club a few nights ago (with Made an excursion to San Diego on the SS. Yale as guest of apologies to that well known past leader of the “ten best) Ernest Camp and his orchestra. Prior to going on the LOS ANGELES “Yale” Ernie and we’ll say emphatically ... IT HAPPENED!!! One of played piano for Pantages in San Diego for 13 A brand new Robbins tune hit years. the first times in the history of this well known spot that He worked so long on that job that it took him six the first ten immediately upon re- the crowds stood on their chairs and months to realize that the Pan circuit was sold, cheered for Duke Elling- lease. “Go Home and Tell Your and he was ton and his out of a job. Everything moves* — — Cotton Club Orchestra to play more tunes. Mother” looks like a climber with slow in San Diego, but Ernie was They re out here Sig Bosley plugging heavy, to- too deep so he was withdrawn from with that genial manager of theirs, not slow in taking up the life of a gether with “Just a Little Closer.” that amusement sector. Now Pat Irving Mills, who, by the way, is that same musical sailor. Concert and dance “big shot” music There, has been a decided change is back again and, judging from his publisher, and have just music on the “Yale” is furnished completed doing their stuff in the in the lineup, with one leader fall- reception, he is better liked than by Gordon Johnson, violin; Bruce Amos an’ Andy opus. ing off and others stepping up. before. White, clarinet Sales and sax; Al Wood- Here is are light according to re- George Breece, house musical di- a combination of a dozen boys that made a gooc ing,. trombone and drums, and Er- ports. The lineup is as follows: rector, was taking a vacation and many ^leadres,. whom I suspect were there nest Camp, piano-director. to get the “low 1. “Kiss Waltz.” Witmark. Pat West was directing the or- In San Diego I found Pat down” and pick a few pointers, 2. “Little West go pale with envy. The White Lies.” Don- chestra, and doing it in a very m. c.-ing the show at Fox-West boys turned loose more hot licks with the brasses aldson. snappy manner and getting plenty and reeds, Coast. A fellow front row sitter 3. “Moonlight On the Colo- not forgetting Duke himself at the ivories, of laughs from his wisecracks. than have been rado.” confided that Pat used to be very heard around this man’s town in popular with the San Diego The stage band has a number of many a long day. 4. “Dancing With -Tears in audi- My well-known California musicians, * * * Eyes.” Witmarks. ences, but that his jokes became including Jack Deeble, Robert John- They are saying- that 5. ‘‘When Love Comes in the “Little Sunshine,” the principal song which son and Harry Smith, saxes; Fred AI olson will sing in his Moonlight.” J forthcoming “Big Boy,” is expected to be PAR MAY INCREASE Groves and Bert Moody, trumpets; e P°P u a than was “Sonny Boy.’ 6. “Just a Little Closer.” Rob- - JL “Fleur £?°[ i d’Amour,” from Mike Kaiser, trombone; Irving Ri- The Matrimonial Bed, is another bins. Witmark tune showing possibilities SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28.— ley, piano; Eddie Wheeler drums; 7. “Song Without a * * * Name.” Provided George Faltermeyer, banjo; Feist. present negotiations with George By the way, we received a letter from the union come out to the satis- Thompson, bass, and_ Elmer Ruth, Art Schwartz, western man- 8. “Bloom Is On the Sage.” ager for Witmark. Art is faction violin. Edith Steele is at present in Seattle and expects to be back Freeman. of all concerned, local organist. in L. A. in about two weeks... Paramount will increase its or- Freddie 9. “New Kind of Love.” Fa- Groves, formerly trum- * * * mous. chestra from the current personnel peter in the Orpheum, Los An- of atU 10. 14 men to a possible 22 or geles, is teaching a big class as y W n °ne sPeaks °f Art Schwartz, another one “Swingin’ In a Hammock.” ot, ^the having a team of muskafmusical saws, fidd 1 t , Both sides are marking time in ers have been a saws fiddles, two vocal rtios, and a Leaders are: great help Hawaian string quartet the contract renewal e rS: G 1. “Little White Lies”— negotiations during the gray days. G e '- Fr k E'“- Areh Donald- STvin" TSf,. H “l ‘S son. between theatres, musicians and ¥ * SS; V'° Vent 1J' It is easy enough for the high Bob ' We" Chesterton, ” stage hands. At a meeting ™H«, 5S Po“k S&n, 2. “Confessin’ —Berlin. this salaried boys to be cheerful and week nothing more was * * * 3. “Just a Little Closer”—Rob- accom- encouraging during times of finan- bins. plished than had been done before. M Kober singing cial depression, but it is the de- \ > organist, has returned to Los An- f 4. “Swinging In a Hammock”— sire here to draw attention to the ° !°W en SaSe™en ts in Chicago and New , York. She Berlin. stout isr::’expecting rto locate here. HAS MOTHER ROLE hearted men and women of * * * 5. “Singing a Song to the Stars” our profession who have not been —Robbins. exceedingly prosperous, and who s Hallene C. Hill is playing the ”°pw 0at-* Tavern ca"- b°» «•«» 6. “Dancing With Tears have continually carried a smiling .0 ai?fhr»„s?o'2^A In My mother in Robert Stone’s three-act m o“ Eyes” Witmark. face, and given a cheerful word to * * * — comedy drama “Precious Jewell,” 7. “With My Guitar” Sherman, those they’ve passed along the One can plainly — which opened at Theatre Mart see that Harry Walker has Clay. way. W 6 moved to Aug. 28 for a week’s run. ° f th gang to *uh buying cha- 8. “New King of Love” Fa- We should all return those PSausus. °“HatIesHatlesss Harry ? — , s superintendent of stores for the mous. FEYDER smiles and cheerful words, and rP l °n 9. SIGNS should be - are the stores “Bye Bye Blues” Berlin. thankful to those who min "fosLos lnAngeleseei°s °HHolywood, ^ — ^Long Beach, Huntington 10. “Song Without a kept the sunny side up. Now that Barbara Park Name” ’ FreSn °> San Francisco, Jacques Feyder, French director, the Ar"z Oakland and Phoenix^ Feist. business of music is on the has been signed under a new long- NORTHWEST upgrade we can all be optimists term contract by Metro-Goldwyn- and by so doing we will help V igh a 1. “Dancing With Tears in My Mayer. PlaC6S others as well as ourselves. nesI in the busi ' Eyes”—Witmark. DwS”t k Ls^lin^and“ and t ~ concert m«ter Theatre. at the Chinese 2. “I Remember You From Somewhere” — DeSylva, Brown and Henderson. ORCHESTRA F dlrect!ng and “m. c.-ing”°the PublL the orchestra 3. “You Brought a New Kind WILL ?ag“' PRIOR CONDUCTOR °s ‘ * * * of Love to Me”—Famous. Georgie Stoll “So NEW STATE THEATRE SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA closed last week as orrhe=tro ^ T 4.,, Beats My Heart For and is now m the midst of his W ' ? You —DeSylva. RETURNING TO THE U. S. A. IN OCTOBER first vacation in sometim e 5. “Needin’ You”—Remick. 6. “Singing Leonard Van Berg, Sher- a Song to the WILL CLOSE Stars”—Robbins. man, Clay & Co. local repre- OFFICE 7. “If I Could Be With You”— sentative, was at the Para- Remick. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28.- PLAYING TO THE LARGEST mount last week with Ollie 8. “Rolling Along”—Bernstein. DeSylva, Brown and Henderson Wallace doing 9. “Bye Bye Blues” Berlin. PAID-ATTENDANCE IN “With My Gui- will close — LOS ANGELES its local office, managed 10. tar and You.” “Tonight”—Cross. by Lou Emmel, on Sept. * * 1. Feist, Robbins, Berlin, Villa Moret and SHERIFF Myrtle Stolberg, GETS ’EM sister of ^berman Clay are the sole music OWEN FALLON Georgia Stoll, occupies the or- publishing houses with active local SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28.— gan bench at the Boulevard. representatives. Music Supply Corp., headed * * * by AND HIS Paul Corbell, was in the hands of Here’s a funny one. About six BLOOM ON BUSINESS the sheriff this week. Company months ago, Berlin brought out a officials expressed hope of being tune called “You Darling.” It was SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28.— out of the legal entanglement CALIFORNIANS plugged in the usual way, brought on but Abe Bloom has left on a business by women stockhold- never did anything sensational. trip ers, at the end of through the Northwest in the the week. Now Jack .Stern is NOW IN besieged with interests of Irving Berlin, which a .sudden influx of large orders, music publishing firm he repre- CONGRATULATIONS, B.B.B. and can’t even find an orchestra- sents locally. During his absence THIRD YEAR tion of it in town. Can you dope On Thursday, Aug. the San Francisco office will be 28, B.B.B. the music biz? Neither can I! kept open. will celebrate the 365th consecutive daily anniversary of his Hollywood AT Cellar. One full round year with- out. a layoff. In honor of the oc- casion, many of his picture star JESSIE STAFFORD friends have reserved tables for a big surprise blowout, and B.B.B. WILSON’S PALACE HOTEL, San Francisco is to be the guest of honor in his own subterranean epicurean’s They consistently feature such delight. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer-Robbins Hits as BALLROOM “JUST UNION SCRAP UP A LITTLE CLOSER” “THE MOON IS LOW” (Formerly Cinderella Roof) “SINGING A SONG TO SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28.— THE STARS” On Los Angeles “CHEER UP, September 8, the State Dis- GOOD TIMES ARE COMING” trict Court of Appeal will settle the question of whether a Su- ROBBINS MUSIC CORP. perior Court order restraining 799 SEVENTH AVE. NEW YORK CITY members of the Musicians’ Union from picketing the Royal, Alham- bra and Castro theatres is legal. PAGE THIRTEEN SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 1930 INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN JOHNSON, BAND ATjROOSEVELT WILLS BEGINS Abe and A1 CLARA STAYS UNIONS, HOUSES FALL CLASSES Honored WITH OLD JOB BLOSSOM ROOM

Enrollments at the Wills Studio Clara Bow has signed a new con- of Stage Dancing in Hollywood A very high compliment was tract with Paramount, and will AGREE ON NEW that organ- for the new fall term beginning paid to masters of ceremony continue as a star for BOOKS JOHNNY; the announcement Wednesday, September 3, promise Abe Lyman and A1 Bernivici ization, was to be the largest in the entire his- the other day by a gunman made by Jesse L. Lasky, first vice- all produc- CONTRACT DEAL tory of the school since its organ- with an unusual bump of op- president in charge of BEN GOES EAST ization eight years ago, according timism and no sense of humor. tion. to Walter S. Wills, executive head Dressed as a movie villain Miss Bow’s new contract will Negotiations between represen- of the school. with a straw hat and a Rus- mark the beginning of her fifth Johnny Johnson and his or- of the features of the fall assailed the player and tatives of the Los Angeles Amuse- One sian set of zits he year as a Paramount chestra, exclusive M. C. A. classes will be the formation of a while they fourth year of stardom. ment Federation and theatre man- musical top notes her artists, will make their bow at group of Hollywood girls to go to dressing strong vehicles star- agers have practically ended with- were talking in Abe’s A series of the Blossom Room at the presentation of of role out any difficulty, according to New York for the room at the Carthay Circle, ring Miss Bow in the type Roosevelt Hotel on September Kelly, secretary of the The- a big Broadway musical extrava- with a demand to “Swing ’em in which the ^ublic has most en- Ben John 8, following the return of ganza, arrangements for which are your dough,” received her is being atre Managers’ Association. He high and sound thusiastically Bernie to the College Inn in being by Wills. cannon. Lasky states everything will be settled now made backed up by a 54-40 prepared by Paramount, Chicago. Monday. He probably expected to ex- states. Johnson has an enviable reputa- The amusement federation, which tract a fin. tion in the east, having played at his amazement, the includes motion picture operators, Much to the ultra exclusive clubs, and is at disgorged stage employes and musicians, is ANNUAL MERIT two cleff climbers present terminating a two-year en- half each, its a. dickering for newco ntracts for its a yard and a gagement at the Pennsylvania Ho- wonder the poor bandit didn’t members. Old agreements, which Picture tel in New York. have been running for three years, drop dead. The popular leader will play a JUDGING BEGUN he took the $300 on the expire on September 1, and now So special engagement of four weeks an open sea- the federation is asking for a two- lamb. It is now only, returning with his aggrega- for band leaders among year renewal of contracts. son Reviews tion to New York upon its com- the nether world rod wielders. Final negotiations were made ON SOUND BITS pletion. Ah, well, easy come, easy go. Ted Weems with the musicians late yesterday, It is rumored that follow John- troubles with the stage hands and (Continued from Page 4) and his orchestra will annual merit the Blossom Room. the operators having been ironed Preparatory to the CATLETT DOES SHORT Forced landing of Jackson son into were: Victor Recording out earlier in the week. Aside awards by the Academy of Motion endurance flyers; ten Weems and his and O’ Brine, the contracts, conferences Picture Arts and Sciences for dis- Orchestra are at present at from new Walter Catlett, Broadway musi- men in practice rescue from a sub- condi- tinguished achievements in various Pier, Atlantic City. were concerning working cal show star, comedian and vaude- marine; R-100 leaving Canada, Steel be any in- branches of the industry, the tech- All contracts were handled by tions. There won’t villian, will lead off in the RKO German aero whirl wheel; seven- were branch viewed, an exhibi- Corporation of America. creases in salaries and none nicians’ Radio Pictures new short-subject teen persons saved in a factory the Music tion of contributions in competi- asked. series called “Broadway Headlin- fire; Shamrock V arriving in U. remains a seri- tion for the new award for sound their Unemployment ers,” which Louis Brock is pro- S.; German canoists doing MACHINES INSTALLED with less last Wednesday at Pan ous question, however, production ducing. stuff; Lindbergh receiving another than 500 members of the musi- amount studios. practicing medal; Chicago police fewer inter- has a mem- exhibition brought together Better talkies and cians’’ union, which This IN N. Y. thrills; British welcoming Amy working. time representative “COLLEGIANS” fering noises, is the slogan of RKO bership of more than 4000 for the first Johnson, 22-year-old solo flyer; department in sound Radio Pictures sound work of accomplishments loggers rolling ’em for the benefit The California Collegians, who since the arrival of several new development on the part of all onlookers; and some shots of WOOLF PRESENTS PLAY have toured in RKO vaudeville of recording machines, representing studios. speed-boat races which have been bestowed many times, are appearing this the latest improvements by RCA Other awards to be overdone lately. Upon completion of his present week in New York theatres. Photophone, this year are as follows: Close-ups of Sir Thomas L.ipton contract with Warner Brothers, at performance Actor—For the best in humorous conversation with a the end of this week, Edgar Allan or performances. reporter kept the audience in GRAPEWIN BOOK IS O. K. playwright, will girl Woolf, Broadway Actress—For the best perform- fiesta at York good spirits. Spanish leave immediately for New or performances. SUIT DISMISSAL ance Santa Barbara furnished California Before his last book, “The where he will confer with A. H. For the best achieve- Director— color for the local Iowans. An Bronze Bull,” was distributed Woods for the presentation of his directing. ment or achievements in auto race between some monkeys the country, Charley newest play, tentatively titled “The throughout Art Direction—For the best furnished a humorous break in the author, received Party Crasher.” MAKES HISTORY Grapewin, the achievement in art direction. program. word from the publishers asking For the best _ Cinematography— Aesop’s Fables ended the pro- him to sign contracts assuring the INTO PAPER in cinematography. GETS achievement Dismissal of the federal crim- gram, which took up one hour. exclusive rights to his next novel. Sound Recording—For the best inal action against the motion pic- STUART. “Office Wife,” Warner Brothers’ achievement in sound recording. ture producers and the issuance of UNITS SHOOTING Dorothy The best achievement TEN new vehicle starring Writing— a civil decree in its stead in the “SEI TU L’AMORE” Stone, will writing for the screen. Mackaill and Lewis in form of a bill of equity, is one of just technical FRANCISCO Columbia Pictures has run as a serial story in the L. A. Exceptional scientific or the most significant and far-reach- TIVOLI, SAN started to fill the biggest produc- Examiner soon. achievement. the history of the “Sei Tu L’Amore” (You Are ing decisions in tion schedule ever launched in the Production—The most outstand- the Love) is the first effort of industry. history of this concern. Seven ing production from all aspects. for all time Italotone Productions in its step VEILLER AT RKO Its effect is to settle units are actually shooting, and Four of these awards will be business tac- toward entering the Italian field the question of unfair three are .slated to begin voted for solely as more nominated and tics and unreasonable or discrimi- with all-talkers. Made at the Tec- Anthony Veiller, son of the play- reference to within a week. achievements without natory release schedules and es- Art studios in Hollywood, with wright, Bayard Veiller, recently persons the names of the person or legality of reason- equipment, this flicker stacks of the writing tablishing the RCA IS TARGET started as a member credit. These four “BIRTH” entitled to the able zoning and protection meth- up as a good production, present- staff of RKO-Radio Pictures. cinematography are: Art direction, ods. able, of course, to only Italians. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28.— sound recording and writing. Ex- operetta, but The decree was arrived at by It’s called an Italian of Colored Women Heric, bass player with ascertain and Local League George pert committees will, the it’s really a comedy. several conferences between Voters filed a protest with the George Olsen, tells this one about individual credits recommend the government’s lawyers and counsel Opening night’s custorfiers at the local Board of Supervisors against Ed Smith, business agent of for the winning achcievements and Tivoli and at a $2 top re- of the defendants. the — — showing of “Birth of a Nation” 47. Ed was playing cornet in a in which such credits the manner One paragraph of the decree ceived the picture with all the claim there years ago and ap- at the Geary. Women circus band many shall be recognized, subject to statement of the fervor and joyousness typical of sets forth a frank is an ordinance prohibiting such as the parade passed a prominent Board of Directors proval of the decision to clarify the method un- the Latin race. Exploited through- corner saloon one very hot day, plays. of the Academy. der which the producers and ex- out the North Beach district it someone shouted from the side- hibitors may act. It reads as fol- drew good attendance, especially walk, “Hello, Ed.” Ed slid off balcony where the tariff songs that set the Italian feet tap- WEDDING lows : in the and joined his ANOTHER picture. the band wagon IN THIS was lower. ping, make this an okay the “THAT NOTHING friend in a scoop of suds at being that of a CASTING DIRECTOR’S Pic- DECREE CONTAINED SHALL Story is simple, bar. The next block Ed caught up June Clyde, RKO-Radio VIEWPOINT: Louise Caselotti, Thorn- BE CONSTRAINED TO DE- young orphan who rose from do- with the band wagon and got tures contract player, and opera singer on the coast for the CLARE a classification of thea- mesticity in a home to a com- aboard. The next pay day he was ton Freeland, director, announced looks like a according to method described fortable position in life through last several years, band their engagement recently. The tres fined $25 for leaving the three elderly standard bet for forthcoming pro- not been in the petition as first, second, the financial aid of wagon without permission. Ed’s date of the wedding has of this type. Her appear- third or subsequent run or runs men. Interwoven is love interest ductions salary, at that time, was $32. set. great but her voice was theatres, or such other reasonable between the girl and a handsome ance was bit throaty to suit our personal classification as may hereafter young Italian. The picture is of a the average customers from time to time be in use in the new Italy, with modern American likes, but fully equipped, including lights, music last word. Henry AND ROOM, motion picture industry or zoning treatment. thought her the stands, use of bass drum, tuba and piano, now known from many Amer- of such theatres and clearance of EXHIBITOR’S VIEWPOINT: Armetta, B private rehearsals, at all hours. Ca- second for carried off available motion picture films for exhibition Naturally, good only for the Ital- ican pictures, paccity 80 men. superior comedy work purposes as between theatres in- ian quarter. They’ll receive it with honors with understandable to even cluding clearances and protection open arms and purses. that was one who doesn’t speak the lan- Military Band School according to runs or price of ad- PRODUCER’S VIEWPOINT: Bickett’s Albert Rabagliati, in the mission, to be illegal as such or in Alfred Sabato did a nifty job of guage. New Location—76 Turk Street, San Francisco credit- this one. An excellent male lead, acquitted himself Phone PRospect 0201 VIOLATION OF THE ACT directing enough ably. Remainder of the cast was ALSO AVAILABLE FOB ACTS OF ALL DESCRIPTION OF CONGRESS OF JULY 2, cast, nice settings, a good, ‘AN ACT TO story, and very good musical syn- okay. 1890, ENTITLED BOCK. PROTECT TRADE AND COM- chronization, topped oflj by several MERCE,’ COMMONLY KNOWN AS ‘SHERMAN ANTI-TRUST ACT,’ or as prohibiting any de- jewe mrrccD fendant from selecting its own cus- PAUL LYONS them PETER And His San Francisco tomers and bargaining with CONDUCTOR PALACE HOTEL ORCHESTRA in accordance with law, or any CONCERT ORCHESTRA affiliated exhibitor from exhibiting Featuring His and Gene Rose’s Song Hit, “Tonight” at any time its own films in thea- LOEW’S WARFIELD SAN FRANCISCO tres owned or controlled by it.”

RUDOLPHandCHIQUITA SPRIGG NOW PLAYING JACK Indefinite at HENKEL MUSICAL DIRECTOR TED PARIS INN CAFE R-K-O ORPHEUM SAN FRANCISCO Friday August 1 MUSICAL PRESENTATION CONDUCTOR »nd DIRECTOR EMIL CIVIC THEATRE GUS GAGEL STURMER AND HIS TROUBADOURS Auckland, New Zealand Cinderella Ballroom Long Beach, Calif. Musical Director Paramount Theatre Pit Orchestra of 30 a : » Stage Band of 21 Novelty Aggregation Featuring a Versatile and San Francisco "Vaudeville and '"Presentations

MILLION Fem does a nifty DOLLAR tap on her toes. for we’ve seen some clever Ori- The thing that makes Rube such a stage wide rope netting. LOS ANGELES Fem on banjo and male on an entals in these parts. It was a ne plus ultra” is a thoroughly (Reviewed accordion got over nicely, and “Czar his combina- enjoyable idea. August 22) of Broadway” was the tion they had to encore. of buffoonery and musical JACOBS. De Car and Helen Act has plenty screen offering. opened the of talent. ability. vaude_ with a turn of acrobatics, HAMER. Two sailors, As a leader, he swings the baton tumbling, and juggling. Tricks Bobbie and Harry, FOX were next. with a dignity and cocksuredness were fast and difficult and brought Did some nice comic STATE SEATTLE THEATRE that indicates a complete satisfactory returns. aero and shoft shoe work. One com (Reviewed August 20) LONG BEACH mand over his of ’em on alone, and then the orchestra, not Owen Sweeten shows the folks Rubin Beckwith, pianist, held (Reviewed August merely a time other. Not a bad act. 19) beater. One could his versatility this week and the deuce spot. This pre- . boy is a Loma Worth, one girl picture him. in Grant Wallace band, perfect command sents a miniature radio program. matinee idol type and manipulates Revue closed the opened this over week’s bill. Her skill a classical symphony as well With the organ the keys to advantage, bill. Two boys and two girl bedecked as a ra- especially at playing one instrument after as a jazz band. hoofers, with the ferns dio set and a couple of mikes on the “Dance of Death” with all easy on another the brought her heavy returns. His humor each side, necessary th.e eyes. Act opens in three, has an unction and the atmosphere is com- effects. Featured stunts were: Playing with blonde singing spontaneity that never fails of its plete. The boys this week are Haras “I’ve Got My two clarinets and Wallace, in wop get- together, biddling laugh. It is regular Eye on You” and brunette play-’ not forced nor mis- cut-ups and go a long up,, were next. Started with two bows, mechanical with man ing accordion. dance placed. When he leads his orches- way to point to the reason of dolin Boys come on in while . and guitar and into a slow playing violin. These three tra, he is their highly a good tap routine, and then the most musicianly, and when successful stay at this routine of tumbling for fair re- stunts went over with a bang. he cuts four sing and dance. Alone, the up, he is the perfect popular house. Everything from sults. Pressler and Klais offered ' girl plays two clown. His gagging always aids Amos ’n’ Andy to the announcer the accordion, and then vocal Next on numbers by Miss Klais with an act and of was Betty Lou Webb, the boys come back for aero and never detracts nor does tasty and healthful dishes was male Pressler and his sponge-like wig he strive for dispensed impersonator, who is evi- tap work. Blonde does a toe dance laughs at the expense to the fans, and the way dently filling getting the laughs. Pressler stole of a in a F. and M. lay- that is okay, performer. they ate it up was tremendous. and is plenty good the act off. Opened in sports with his nut piano stuff As a part of attire vocal- with a Russian dance on toes. His byplay with Helen Warner the radio program ing “Come and comic facial expressions. on, Baby.” Changes Males return for more tapping. and efforts on the trampoline were Owen, Buddy Jenkins and Paul into full-dress Sylvia Clark’s and does “Could I?” Then the girls return, the blonde act was out of extremely funny, as were his gags Tutmarc offered a clever vocal and the ordinary. blend “I Remember You From looking swell in scanty costume She has a most in- and his well known mincing dance of “Singing a Song to the Somewhere,” adding formal way of Stars” which a tap chorus and. dancing to accordion accom- presenting it, is a steps. got over to an eager to each. Her recitation on the lat- paniment. seasoned comedienne, with hand. This ist he first time these All on for closing. It’s lots of The presentation opened with ter number showed acting dramatic ability. For boys have been heard together. ability a well-dressed act and looks nice. a finish she Aida Broadbent and Gwen Evans and brought a great hand from and Kuhn harmonized. Audience They should stick together and Screen offering was Joan Craw- presenting a series of contortion the seat-holders. fell hard; four curtain calls. work up some clever trio num- ford in “Untamed.” and acrobatic dances after a Closing Lights bers. They would hit the spot. spot was held by Nelly STUART. and Shadows, act with Southern tableau. Their individual Fernandez, a special “Around the Corner” was the filling a return date at stage setting in which to work showed them to be excel- this house. car closing spot and was presented Her act, strictly a /y o«t some A-l adagio, tap, lently schooled and unusually Spanish and effi- with several funny novelty stunts routine, also featured Bo- RKO THEATRE ballet work. High lights were cient. lado the that drew an extra big hand that and Pastor, talented young LOS ANGELES girl who offered difficult pos- Jimmy Lyons in a monologue ran into the picture. male and fem dancers, and a nine- (Reviewed August 21) ing, the group singing, and a was very funny notwithstanding a piece string ensemble Danny blonde who tapped. As there was a fashion prome- who hold Russo and the RKOlians A nice act lot of old gags and one, up their and his get- nade the music was limited in this end. Miss Fernandez’ opened the show with a nice ar- received a good hand. away gag, about lady auctioneers concert. numbers, vocal and dance, found rangement of “Confessing,” Picture was “The Scarlet Page with would have been better were it OXMAN. ?! particular favor. She displayed one of the sax players playing to a full house. megaphon- minus, even though it was his a neat appearance and ing personality. a pleasing vocal refrain. OKAY. biggest belly laugh. The Two Black Crows in “Any- First on was Maxine and Bobby, ORPHEUM body’s War” held Jerry Lester presented a series the screen. man and dog. RKO GOLDEN OAKLAND The dog went GATE of fast and unusual stepping that BILLY. through SAN FRANCISCO (Reviewed August 24) his paces without hesita- pulled quite a hearty reaction from tion or (Reviewed August Business at this Sunday night command, and the audi- 20) the crowd. Joe Rose offered _ . show held up quite well, HIPPODROME ence like it. ?L° Ut t hree or four consider- months routine of acrobatic dancing that LOS ANGELES RKO has been framing ing the beautiful day that kent Holding the deuce spot was _ four-act had the audience frequently ap- (Reviewed units in New many of the folks out of doors. August 21) Edith Bow, who offered a poorly York and shipping plauding. Bill them out on the time Four acts of vaude did a lively was rounded out with sing- balanced effort. Works with at an aver- piano age cost Helen Warner, a big girl with business with a receptive house. ing, dancing, and hoke. Main accompanist. of $3000 or less. During Opened in crinoline the a pretty face, was an excellent foil Frolic street crowd goes past few weeks the units was opened by Will Hig- for the line of garb vocaling “An Old-Fashioned have for been broken Rube. Her singing was quite gle and Girls in a dance turn. Five comedy offered at this house. Maiden’s Prayer.” up in the Northwest, Sheds dress to ihey all right, and she was entirely an girls in arrive here running in the group—four in line and DeBee and Hudson, xylophon- reveal pajamas and contrasts with un- eyeful. even style, without Hatt and Herman did Betty Frazer, who did a tap num- ists, opened, with “A Modern Maiden’s a lot of thought fem playing Prayer.” some nifty and surprise stunts on ber in given to balance—and in the her own spot. Highlighted xylophone. Male comes on in Good number and fair returns. case the springing mat ot this bill, even and were prop- with some excellent triple wings in trick get-up, hoking Next offers to the cost. Total with piccolo. a suggestive number outlay erly rewarded for their newness Russian on this unit is well over stepping by Higgie, and a Xylophone duet, and male clowns about a fast working “papa” which the and neatness three grand mark, running of routine. novelty number with bells done by a medley. Fem plays “Kiss Me should have been “tacet” vocally nearer to $3500 and despite that The chorus presented some trick the girls. Again,” the two give an imita- and musically. Cosed with a bal- expendi- ture the show doesn’t novelty numbers which depended Milo, giving imitations of birds, tion of a steam calliope, and act lad, “Exactly Like You,” with too look like much from the upon clever costuming for their animals and machinery, deuced it, closes with male dragging many vocal flourishes. Closing front. Withers in an- as effect. working in tramp garb. Opry runs off with about half of The finale included some other xylophone, the team offer- she does, the audience is not aware the money, Scooter acrobatic posing by the chorus on (Continued on Page 15) ing a duet. .Lots of slap-stick. of the fact until the music for the Lowry takes a grand and the remainder Lucille Sivelyn, single, was in next act is started, consequently . is di- vided rather evenly deuce spot, in kid garb. Baby weak returns. between La- Marr and Boice and Harriman talked “It’s Tough to be a Child”; Next on were Ed and Tom Swan and Lucille. gags, and into her song again. Hickey, “two elegant gentlemen,” In addition to getting Offered “Juanita” in okay fashion. most of offering a comedy talk, song, and tne dough Withers Then did a drunk version Opry gete of the dance routine a la Olsen and headline honors and “Stein Song,” for a nice hand. the majority Johnson. Lots of laughs and ap- of the applause and KIRK AND laughs. Turn LAWRENCE In trey spot, Beeman and Grace plause in this show despite the gag- is a cleverly conceived offered duet on the banjo and comedy ging to the contrary. Closing conception of harmonica. Gags, and fem the old time “legiti- With does could be built up to advantage. mate drama” and FANCHON and MARCO’S a hula dance, “the modern il- with male accom- Closing spot was held by Mr. legitimate panying talking picture,” and as on the mouthpiece. In Wu and his Chinese 'Show Boat, presented by Withers and his three, girl does a Spanish dance. offering the poorest array of Celes- three assistants was a hearty Then male comes on to wow ’em tial talent viewed in some time. laugh getter. The props are with some neat turns on skates, what The only redeeming feature was count. “WILD and WOOLY IDEA” act closing with him doing some Mr. Wu himself, especially his im- Scooter Lowry, toughie of the - difficult turns on the skates and pressions of Charlie King singing “Ouru playing Gang” pictures, held next to the harmonica. Girl is a “Broadway Melody,” Eddie Can- DOING THE ONLY ACT shut. Kid was pretty weak in looker. Act got a good hand. tor in “Whoopie,” and Joe Fris- this position, especially following OF ITS KIND IN Edison and Louise were next. co’s Derby dance, cigar and all. a laugh act as loud as LaMarr Drew a laugh by carrying out a Another possibility SHOW BUSINESS is the fem vo- and Boice. Offered a few imper- dog in a hat box and offering a calist, who should, however, stick sonations, and a little duet, with the singing and pup joining in with to numbers of a classic strain and topped some howls. Edison it all off by some okay Direction of SCHALLMAN BROTHERS hokes at the not try to imitate Helen Kane. hoofing, piano getting fair results. just enough to show that he The line routines and other spe- LaMarr and Boice, two gals knows his ivories. Does “Love and cialties brought out no talent with a pretty good line of chatter, Roses” on a sax, accompanying whatever. Mr. could surround Wu scored in second. After a few self on the piano, for a nice hand. himself with better entertainment, gags one of the girls leaves the v stage to the bigger one of the two who sings “Hallelujah.” PATRICK and WANTED—Acts Suitable for Vaudeville, Picture The MARSH House gid Presentations, Clubs and Talkies returns in skimpy costuming (AOENOT) designed to show off a neat fig- VAUDEVILLE—ORCHESTRAS THEATRICAL ure and the pair close with an- AL WAGER AGENCY other song. “Hallelujah” number WANTED! ought to be junked in favor (Artist** Representative) of a more up-to-date tune. ACTS SUITABLE FOR PICTURE 221 Loew'i State Bldg. Phone VAndike 3619 Los Angeles, Calif. HOUSE PRESENTATION Harriman, Swan and Lucille AND CLUBS opened the show. Mixed hoofing WRITE—WIRE CALL duo in okay terp work and a — 607-8 Majestic Theatre Phone single male in some exceptionally Bldg., 845 South Broadway, Los Angeles good buck and tap stepping got Phone TUcker 2146 AL LEICHTER GLadstone 3404 over okay. Theatrical Enterprises and Booking Agency Claude Sweeten and RKOlians overtured with “Naughty Mari- 6912 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 325 Hollywood, Calif. etta,” Sweeten tossing in a fiddle EDDIE BROWDER and MAX MILLARD, Associates solo and a brass trio also in the spkotlight. Picture was “Ladies Walter Trask Must Play.” , WANTED—Acts for Theatres, Fairs and Productions. BOCK. 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Spier manages this business-get- FOX ting downtown theatre. SAN FRANCISCO BOCK. (Reviewed August 22) Marco and Fanchon and Marco’s “Gems Fanchon and Vaude FOX OAKLAND and Jams” Idea got away from a OAKLAND lot of excessive hoofing that has 24) List of “Ideas” Presentations (Reviewed August dominated many of the recent Idea Route Fanchon and Marco’s “Green editions, and for that reason, if Devil Idea.” Hermie King and for no other, was a good offering WIS. (29-4) band were on stage. Lone stage from the Fox producers. Featured Following is the Fanchon and Marco MILWAUKEE, (Continued from Page 14) Ideas route schedule, with the opening Wisconsin Theatre setting put over the “hot place” in the show were Joe and Jane in paren- “Rose Garden” Idea Next to shut went to Walter dates, all of the current month, idea well enough, but the set was McKenna with their comedy stuff theses beside the name of the town: Red Donahue and Uno Harold Stanton Walters and Co. in a thoroughly Hall and Essiey Helen Petch not as attractive as it might have and Jim Penman in unicycle work modernized ventriloquist offering, PASADENA (28) Three Jacks and One Queen been. —all of which was pleasing stage Theatre CHICAGO (29-4) with careful attention given to all Colorado in one, Collegians” Idea Capital Theatre An atmospheric opening, fare. . “Hollywood details. Act was studded with a “Brunettes” Idea got the show started, with the line with Florence Astell ANGELES * number of showmanly bits and Opened LOS (28) Slate Brothers Ohirot and Mercado and the Karels Trio in fast step- and Beatrice Franklin forming a Loew’s State Theatre Hassan’s Blue Streaks drew a flock of laughs. Worked in “Figured” Idea ping, moving things swiftly along. vocal background for the girls Hirs'ch-Arnold Girls one before a tropical set and used DETROIT (29-4) Spotlight then moved to King and who did a hoop number that was SAN DIEGO (28) three dummies. As an encore Wal- Fox Theatre Fox Theatre orchestra, where King put Paul long. big hoop low- “City Service” Idea ters did a comedy dance with pup- bit too A “Southern” Idea M. C. Morgan, trumpet, and Jess Jessup, ered from the grids revealed Hatt and Herman Jimmie Lyons Eddie Peabody, pets. Co-featured couple of hot Erline Mignon Shapiro and O’Malley trombone, through a Maxine Evelyn who worked for 16 Tinies Laddie LaMonte Closing the show was Don Santo Seb Meza choruses. After comedy chatter novelty offering. HOLLYWOOD (28-3) George Jage Frank Sterling with Exie Butler. In addition to Bobby Gilbert, member Pantages Hollywood with King, To one, where Will Cowan came NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y. (30-5) this mixed pair, there’s a seven- stepped out on the “Gobs of Joy” Idea Strand Theatre of the “Idea,” his routine of tapping; on to do Arthur Pat West with Dolly Kramer “Box o’ Candy” Idea piece band, a gal stepper and a apron, where he did some funny first a regulation number; then -one Wanda Allen, Scotty Westen, Mary Lynn Cowan and Jones & Hull harmonica player, all building up fiddle drew a stuff with his and the spirit of Louise Treen, Three Jolly Tars, Co-Featured this offering neatly. Throughout typifying in dance flock of laughs. Closed with a fast Penman. Moore and Moore, Rena and Myrtle Gordon Reeves and Lou the turn Santo worked speedily, 76. Full stage held Jim Rathburn, Sunkist Ensemble Marie, Lucy and Irene fiddle number while Russian step- each putting over some good gags, do- Worked with a unicycle on LONG BEACH (28-31) WORCESTER, MASS. (30-5) ping. tricks that ing some fast stepping, talking a foot and did some agile West Coast Theatre Palace Theatre Rita Lane on then to sing “Dance “Busy Bee” Idea contained a lot of comedy. Jane “Milky Way” Idea lot, and in general selling himself supported by the Cooper and Orren Paul Howard the Devil Away,” with him for laughs. Joe Clifford Noree heavily. Miss Butler sang a pair McKenna was Liana Galen Phil Arnold girls in a kick routine. Gals ought _ Stone and Lee Bert Faye Followed by the girls all on the Beauties of songs, “Ro-Ro-Rollin’ Along'' Terry Green Sunkist George Ward and Reggy Montgomery to watch those green wigs they customers got a FRESNO (28-30) before a scenic background, being monocycles and Steve Moroni effect is spoiled when Wilson Theatre wear; the great boot out of the steppers’ particularly good. Ruth Roberts “Modes” Idea SPRINGFIELD, MASS. (30-5) they aren’t worn tight on the head. keep balanced on the dancer, and Sam Stone, with har- efforts to Sylvia Shore and Helen Moore Palace Theatre Back to one again, Peg Leg a series of Sunkist Ensemble Harry Smirl monica, completed the act. tricky wheels through Bates, monopedic colored hoofer, Phil Arnold Haline Frances “Bells and Belles” Idea intricate formations. Penman and Eddie Hill Eva Thornton Oscar Preston and RKOlians, in gave ’em a hot number in which SAN JOSE (31-3) his fern aide then returned for a California Theatre Dunbar Bell Ringers Loretta the pit, did a medley of pop num- perfect time and ex- Frances, Ted and Byron he displayed dance on the wheels, bringing the “Modes” Idea bers to a good hand. Preston and cellent work throughout. Stopped SAN FRANCISCO (29-4) Tommy Harris episode to a close. his gang always lend stellar mu- the show cold and told the folks Fox Theatre HARTFORD, CONN. (30-5) do m. “Wild and Wooly” Idea sical the and are Joe and Jane McKenna support to vaude not to applaud, because he had only Hart’s Krazy Kats Bud Carlell Capitol Theatre c. work throughout the Idea but popular in their solo offerings for one leg. Still stopped the show, so Aussie and Czech Davis and La Rue “Miniature” Idea at the Fox this was cut out. Bud Murray Girls Featuring Singer’s Midgets the home folks. he gave ’em another, and went like . Clever couple had to be satisfied OAKLAND (29-4) Picture was Columbia’s “Hell’s a house afire. Full stage held the Oakland Theatre UTICA, N. Y. (30-5) with their regular act, which con- Islands.” girls again while Harvey Karel did “Gems and Jams’” Idea Avon Theatre sisted of a lot of rough and tumble Jane and Joe McKenna BOCK. some of the classiest elevation Rus- “Good Fellows” Idea stuff between the two, a little Will Cowan Nee Wong ballet work we’ve seen, and Lucille Page Bud Averill sian .As Maxine Evelyn Jimmy Penman dancing and a flock of gags. Eliven Telen Burke sold it heavily. His beats and . Beatrice Franklin and Florence Astell Seben and LOEW’S WARFIELD a comedy adagio offering pierroutes were excellent. Follow a closer the guffaws for this SAN FRANCISCO ing were Miles and Kover, polished clinched (Reviewed Aug. 20) brother and -sister team. adagio duo, in a strikingly staged LEE ESSLEY CHARLINE With the pick of the “business Roesner and orchestra of- HALL and and well-sold whip adagio offering. Walt F, AND M. “ROSE GARDENS’ ’ IDEA getting pictures to choose from of DANCERS COMIQUE Segued into the finale, which had fered as an -overture a number Loew’s Warfield is cleaning up. background. Mendelssohn -compositions, climax- spark effects as a HAVEN, CONN. (30-5) At this final night show the house “Wedding March” when SALEM, ORE. (28-31) NEW Feature flicker was Par’s “Man- ing in the Theatre Palace Theatre wa,s packed ’way up to the pro- decked out Elsinore slaughter.” Billy Knox was at the the entire stage was “Green Devil’’ Idea “Gyp, Gyp, Gypsy” Idea jection booth and Geo. Prize M.-G.-M.’s “Our in marital regalia and performers Peg Leg Bates International Comedians organ. Frank Evers and Greta Blushing Brides” was the attrac- through the -paces of a wed- Co-Feature BOCK. went Bobby Gilbert, Jeanne Alexandrea Jack Vlaskin tion that pulled ’em in. an Miles & Kover and As ding. Great hand on this.. As his Harvey Karels Ruth Leavitt added Rita Lane feature A. M. Bowles has regular weekly contribution Joa- PORTLAND, ORE. (28-3) BRIDGEPORT, CONN. (30-5) in ORPHEUM Broadway Theatre booked Jan Rubini for an in- quin Garay vocalized “Song. With- Palace Theatre SEATTLE “Victor Herbert’’ Idea “Changes'” Idea definite run as violin soloist. Name” and took a nice re- (Reviewed August 21) out a Buddy Howe Walter Powell Doc Baker and Art Hadley Co-Featured Rubini, playing on stage in one, closing hand. Electric Deo Victor Herbert Quartet Gardner that fast ception and Walzer and Dyer Muriel opened with “Gypsy Airs” by Here was a bill was TACOMA, WASH. (28) the fare included Ramon No- NEW YORK (30-2) Sarasate, doing the spirited num- and furious in tempo. From Film Broadway Theatre of the Cretona Theatre time the Berkoffs swung into their varro in Metro’s “Call “In Blue” Idea Venuses” Idea ber in front of a baby spot, the Co-Featured With “Broadway Walton Flesh.” Renoff and Renova Mel Klee 16 N. Y. Beauty Winners effective lighting adding much to Russian dances till Bert Mitzi Mayfair Aerial Bartletts Freda Sullivan the last goodbye the interest BOCK. and Marino the number. As a second offering said Webster Wells and Winthrop he did Victor Herbert’s “Kiss in the acts were held at -high SEATTLE, WASH. (28-3) Me Fifth Avenue Theatre BROOKLYN, N. Y. (29-4) Again” with organ laccomipani- pitch. PARAMOUNT “Cadets” Idea Fox Theatre ment, lighting from the right hand The Berkoffs, with their dances Born and Lawrence Milee Sisters “Skirts” Idea SEATTLE Johny Dunn McDonald and Dean Julia Curtiss side of the -stage again building offer a colorful scene to the stage Rognan and Trigger up (Reviewed August 21) Mabel and Marcia Ruth Silver Up in the Air Girls the offering. The violinist sold fare. They are assisted by a line “Varieties” was headlined by each of his numbers heavily, giv- of six girls whose actual steps Margy Kane, but when it comes ing them a flash and showmanship are well routed and who shape up Fred to headliners’ the name of WALTER POWELL that put him over for heavy well on individual ability. Nicholas re- Sandborn should not be eliminated. Following My Brother Jack Powell’s Footsteps turns. Took a quartette of bo.ws Sanin does creditable work from Fanchon and Marco’s ‘‘Victor Herbert” Idea only stopped the show but Featured in the pit. The dance He not for his offerings. his direction in very weak and he saved it, as it was Peter Paul Lyons and concert presented by Louis and Frieda PHILADELPHIA (29-4) in spots. YAKIMA, WASH. (30-31) orchestra accompanied Rubini in the tamborine number by the girls Fox Theatre of fast Capital Theatre excellent fashion, giving him very were highlights of the act. Sandborn offered a line “Marble” Idea simple but convincing, “Country Club” Idea Roy Smoot Francis good musical support. Bert Walton acts as master of pantomime, Harris Trio xylophone that Leonora Cori Masters and Grayce A1 and Jack Rand A Tom Terris travelogue, a ceremonies, and mixes plenty of and played a neat Hector and His Gang with the regu- Ray Samuels Louise and Mitchell and Henry Krazy Kat cartoon and “Our humor in this part of. the job. He went over strong Georgene house. Everything Flobelle and Charlie Blushing Brides” rounded out the also closes the bill with an act of lars of this DENVER, COLO. (28-3) could be WASHINGTON, D. C. (29-4) film fare. Some of the emotional his own in which he has the as- from burlesque to magic Tabor Grand Theatre Fox Theatre accomplished line scenes in “Brides” met with sistance of all the people in the included in his “Specialty Show” Idea “Sunshine” Idea Sulk Barton and Young laughs from of work. Vince the customers. Dick previous skits. Arline Langan and Norman Selby Harry D’elf’s little sketch, “Any Kane was second -on the KANSAS CITY, MO. (29-4) Mary Lou Richard Wally Margy . Pantages Theatre GA. (30-5) Family,” is -given a fine presen- She was good, but a little ATLANTA, FANCHON AND MARCO menu. Fox Theatre De Weale as did nothing un “Seeing Double” Idea Present tation; with Emma disappointing. She “Eyes” Idea as been Stroud Twins Elea Twins the mother and Jerry Hauser usual and what she did has Six Candreva Bros. Don Oarroll Miller. Clute. Falla, Nolay, Holy, Bob Eula Burroff PHIL ARNOLD Willie, the small brother, unusu- seen here before and -presented Paul Olsen & Maltby, St. Johns and Parker Twins Keo, Yoki and Toki A Featured Busy Bee ally good; Velma McCall well cast better. She offers a clever dance in their as the daughter, and David Field and song. Charlie, the suitor. LEONA SANDERS “BUSY BEE” IDEA effective as. Milt Franklyn gets off to DOROTHY IPSWITCH Grant Edwin played the father. presenting good start as -m. c., ELECTRIC DUO The entire company shows very Blues as rendition of “Bye, Bye “Victor Herbert” Idea acceptable work. Acrobatic Dancer* Featured in F. & M. a banjo solo. Artistic Don Galvan, in second spot, is Scenic Advertising Paul Locke’s girls has a flash- a capable instrumentalist, and puts ST. LOUIS (29-1) OKLAHOMA CITY (Sept. 2-4) Curtains that is very effective Orpheum Theatre strong after he gets light number Fox Theatre his act over the finale to “Coral” Idea the Best America of which shows well in “Romance” Idea By Far in down to playing. His playing Jerome Mann Maurice & Vincent The Royal Samoans Singing a Song to the Stars. Castleton and Mack CURTAIN PRIVILEGES “Celilito Lindo” was greatly ap- and Robert Cloy Mary Price Le Petit Marie Oscar Taylor Stan Malotte’s organ feature Bricktops Eddie Hanley and Company BOUGHT FOR CASH preciated. Following this he goes Mary Price 3 Arthur Clausen’s concert -drew Mack Biesett Dancers Taj ax and Personality Boys OR SCENERY into “Telling It to the Daisies,” usual round -of applause.^ using six string guitar accom- their Flicker was “Manslaughter Chas. F. Thompson paniment, and closes with a med- OXMAN. MOORE hand SYLVIA SHORE and HELEN ley of popular songs. Nice FEATURED IN THE “MODES” IDEA Scenic Co. on this one. Tiny Burnett and -his boys, with PARAMOUNT 1215 Bates Avenue the console, of- FRANCISCO Myrtle Strong at SAN “the orchestra Phone OLympia 2914 24) ball rolling. Introduced the Ska- and while he sang, fered a pleasing medley of popu- (Reviewed Aug. Hollywood, Calif. sent sky- log cabin. OXMAN. If all records aren t teelles who went through a fast pit rose, revealing a lar hits. this rocketing at the Paramount moving lineup of dances on skates Girls appeared from this and did missed another guess. solidly. week, we’ve and clicked a steamboat number that segued the house was packed and By 7:30 Then Whitmer trotted out his into the finale. SALES RENTALS entertainers were play- the lobby trumpet and gave ’em ‘‘New Kind best of standees, all Louis Flint had about hH ing to a nice flock of Love.” Not the best selection of Ruth organ contribution to date, titled waiting to get a load used, but he got a he could have “Believe It Or Not.” Used slides Chatterton in “Anybody’s Woman nice tonal quality into it and sold laughs and then went /CCNECr 'Gourfain’s stage show, for some and Harry the number heavily. in a Hammock” STAGE PRODUCTIONS “Swanee Shores,” with George into “Swingin’ Girls in a cutely costumed num- Venuta sang off stage Dewey Washington. while Benay SETTINGS ber, and Whitmer brought Tom through a mike for two choruses, PRESENTATION Gourfain’s production whs a pip, about Queen up from the first row for coming on stage then for a bow. It was plenty short, running that old-timer to go through an Vocalization built the number up COMPLETE STAGE EQUIPMENT 23 mniutes and what it lacked in spe-ed agile hoofing sequence that drew a lot and it took a sweet hand. comedy it made up for in SCREENS mighty heavy applause. In addition to the Paramount FABRICS — RIGGING — and entertainment value.. flicker, “Anybody’s Worn! an,” Started with the girls in a crino- George Dewey Washington, in Southern his familiar vagabond garb, came screen fare included a well received JTUDICS line number before a J. D. MARTIN the Paramount sound novelty, “Barn- to sing “At the End of Boulevard setting, with Eddie Magill mega- on 4110-18 Sunset acle Bill,” and Paramount news phoning the lyrics. Then. Ken Road,’ seconding with “Black and HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA one of the heavi- reels. Emil Stunner and Para- Whitmer, m. c., made his en Blue’ and he got applause — and est returns yet seen in this house. mounters were in the pit. 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