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FRANCISCO, Nov. 6. SAN In a scathing statement against —Nearly quarter of a million the Fox West Coast Theatre chain, was spent in advertising and controlling over 600 exhibitors in publicity in San Francisco dur- this territory, Joseph M. Schneck, President of United Artists issued ing- the last few weeks of the a dramatic diefi in a document November election period, ayid charging Fox West Coast Theatres this is only one California with, an arrogant monoply. Formal town. Amount was pretty statement signed by Charles Chap- lin, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fair- evenly divided between news- banks, Gloria Swanson, Eddie papers, radio stations and bill Cantor, A1 Jolson, Ronald Colman, posters, with newspapers con- Sam'l Goldwyn, Norma Talmadge, D. W. Griffith and Jos. Schneck ceded first position. containing the following declara- So hungry were political fac- tion: tions for recognition of their group and domination of their “We will not cheapen our pet legislation, that they passed pictures. We will not degrade no opportunity for a self plug. our life’s endeavor and we As a result, election time was challenge West Coast Thea- the goose that laid the golden ters to a public test. egg for all publicity sources. “We will show our pictures Nightly, during the week preced- in tents, armories, in halls wherever ing election day, local radio sta- they can be shown in cities of the Pacific tions were thronged with speakers, Coast but we will show favoring or opposing this or that NOT them in the theaters of the Fox legislation and willing to lay dough West Coast frust, organized to stifle on the line to take the ether waves our individual endeavor and to express their opinions. Defend- that of all other artists and cranks . . . they ants, politicians, producers.” were all there. Newspapers carried one of the Schenck also charged that his heaviest loads of advertising they’ve action was occasioned by the fail- had for months. Bill posters and ure of Fox West Coast to abide printers worked to a maximum ol by agreements recently made in business. New York. USED THEIR HEADS There is a possibility that from Reports credit certain promoters today’s battle a new chain of thea- and advertising men with working tres may be formed on the coast- up a lot of the proposed legisla- The recent Hughes-Schenck deal tion. Rumors say an out-of-town indicates this. publicity man was source of the daylight saving scare. He is said to have worked up the idea, sold it ‘CARUSO’ AT KHJ to stock brokers and gas and auto Y” Guty Cardevas, Mexican companies and to have cleaned up “BOMB com- poser, termed Mexican “Caruso,” a neat pile. will fulfill extensive contract en- Anti-daylight saving fight, put (Aldo Bomonte) gagement at beginning up here, was the greatest organized KHJ to- night. More than 4,000,000 Bruns- piece of work San Francisco show Tenor wick and Columbia recordings have business has ever done. Theatre been sold throughout Mexico of non-union propo- heads, union and Cardevas. nents, worked side by side in bat- AND HIS RADIO GANG tling the stock brokers’ pet. Every available publicity source was util- WEEK OF NOVEMBER 5 — ORPHEUM — OAKLAND ized. WEEK OF NOVEMBER 13 — RKO — LOS ANGELES MEDBURY ‘WARNS’ Daily papers treated this ques- HIS RADIO FRIENDS tion delicately, most of them failing “There are plenty of other to mention it. RAINEY INSTALLED ON KID PROGRAM GIRL DIES ON TRAIN stations you can tune in on, WILD EDITORIAL SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 6.— 5. SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 6.— DENVER, Oct. —Tragedy en- so if you listen to me it will Hearst’s Examiner was the only Not content with managing KTAB, William S. Rainey has been named tered the home of Frank “Rube” be your own fault.” paper to take a stand in favor of Bob Roberts has inaugurated and is That was John P. Med- saving, and that was an editorial, production manager of National personally handling a kiddie pro- Milton, owner of the Rivoli Thea- bury’s announcement, circu- more of a slap at theatres and mo- Broadcasting Co. in its New York gram on which he spins a few tre here. His daughter, L o u e 1 1 e, lated by mail to his friends, tion picture production than any- headquarters. Rainey was former yarns and croons a few tunes. Pro- was found dead in her berth on a concerning his KHJ broad- thing else, and was treated by the program director in the local NBC gram replaces “Brother Bob,” who Denver bound Union Pacific train. cast. daylight saving workers as a boost studio coming from the Alcazar has been dropped from KTAB’s She has been in Hollywood the past for their side of the argument. where he played in stock. payroll. two years in pictures. !

PAGE TWO INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN NOV. 8, 1930 WILL ROGERS NICKS LOEW’S GROSS * SIX FILMS IN Radio Qolf Links RKO QUITS Nicola Acquires WINNIE LEADS In Bargain Flop MASON Easy Five Qrand AWARD HONOR IN TWO SPOTS Miniature golf is Question whether will on the bargain RKO The Great Nicola, with his magic counter. hold Mason is answered. War- Awards of Merit for outstanding The putt missers are be- show, has returned from the Orient, ing coaxed. Eighteen ho.es, with ner Bros, moves in after Jan. individual achievements in motion where he spent two years, bringing Will Rogers got his $12,500 salary Amos ’n’ Andy on the radio thrown 1. “Women Who Take” goes pictures were announced and pre- a story of how he earned five grand for personal appearance at Loew’s in, for five cents. to San Francisco. Future sented by Academy of Motion Pic- in one morning from a wealthy State, with house grossing $34,529, RKO stage production prob- ture Arts and Sciences Wednesday Public interest in under sized va- Chinese opium magnate. a profitable deal for Will and the ably will play legit theatres cant lot pool is in some spots Community Chest, but night at Ambassador, as follows: down Approached one morning in the tough on the to ten below zero, interest, on a percentage basis. house, playing Performance by actress: Nor- and no hotel at Hong Kong, Nicola was “Lilliom” and F & 1 ’ It is believed some tie-up Shearer for “The Divorcee. even with open fireplaces every asked M stage show. Seating capacitv ma will with by the Chinese to explain how other hole. be made Curran and is By male actor: George Arliss for he did his tricks. Nicola, 2418, 35c-65c. Belaseo theatres here and in thinking to ‘‘Disraeli.’’ Hot dogs and coffee will probably rid Best gross of week, despite San Francisco. RKO has himself of his visitor and not hot Achievement by director: Lewis be the next inducement, but that understanding the weather, which made it a bad show scheduled 12 productions. importance of the “All Quiet on Western bars the bicarbonates, and they fig- magnate, week, was Winnie Lightner at Milestone, Stage tryouts of material cooly said, “I’ll show you War- Front.” ure half of the gate. If a customer for ners’ “Downtown” in “Life of the intended for the screen will $5000, American money.” Quiet on West- forgets to leave the ball, that Party,” scoring Production: “All means also be adopted by United Next day, he was approached by $24,000. At War- Universal Studios. five cents in the red. ”ers’ Hollywood, same pic grossed ern Front,” Artists. This method of get- the Chinaman’s English lawyer, achievement: Bigger courses are still holding 321,000. Hollywood house seats Cinematographic ting definite appraisal of with contracts for signing. Of at the South Pole,” out for original admission prices, but 2156, 35c-65c. Downtown house “With Byrd screen value in stage plays is course, Nicola gave a special per- Veer and Joseph adding special attractions that don’t. seats 2300, 35c-65c. Willard Van Der apparently favored by all of formance, with the Chinaman on jointly. The big scare to legit and pictures T. Rucker, the major producers. stage, getting a close-up of all de- Criterion (seating 2000, 35c-65c) turns out to Art direction: “King of Jazz,” be a pumpkin head tails. 318,747 for six days of “Billy The Herman Rosse. with a candle in it. Kid.” Chinaman topped his five grand Sound Recording: “The Big AUSTRALIA ROUTE by presenting the magician and his Grauman’s Chinese (2030, 75c- House,” Souund Department of IS BEING OFFERED troupe of four girls and four men $1.50 twice daily.) Fourth week of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. ‘BEAU IDEAL’ SET with costly robes, fetiches and other “The Big Trail” did $13,473. Writing: "The Big House/’ BY UNION LIMITED tokens of gratitude. Carthay Circle 75c-$1.50 Frances Marion. SCORES A RECORD Len Mantell who is representing (1650, It developed the twice daly.) Fourth week of “Just A record in set building has Union Theatres Limited, Australia, Chinese magnate owned Imagine” (6 days) 10,825. been established by RKO Ra- arrived in town this week from the an exclusive government monopoly ACKERMAN, HARRIS dio Pictures for “Beau Ideal,” north, and is making his headquar- on opium in Hong Kong Hollywood Pantages (3000, 40c- good for six IS SET sequel to “Beau Geste,” now ters at the Bert Levey office, here, years. He stated he 55c) Will Rogers in “So This Is LEGIT DATE wanted to in production under direction through which circuit acts will be know one thing that nr London” and stage show $13,052. booked for Australia. Big other Chinaman knew, and feared FRANCISCO, Nov. 5.— of Herbert Brenon. feature Orpheum (2700, 35c-65c.) Second SAN acts and novelties are wanted. he would be out of a job, as though November 12 has been set as the The “set,” representing two week of Amos ’n’ Andy, $19,250. Acts will be booked individually, he needed one, when his opium date for Ackerman and streets, a square and market RKO (2700, 35c-65c) Vaude and opening but become part of stage presenta- franchise ran out., Harris’ initial legit venture at the place of an Algerian city, cov- pics, Eddie Quillian in “Big Money” tions for Union Theatres. Booking Marshall is gen- ers nearly 10 acres near En- ind personal appearances, Tivoli. Richard for 10 weeks, with $13,000. cino, and was constructed in option for 10 eral manager. BOMBO, OF Boulevard (2300, 35c-65c) two weeks. more is reported offered. Trans- RADIO, “Up Cast of “Ladies of the Evening/’ The River,” $5593. Sixty laborers, carpen- portation is promised both ways, as PLAYS opening show, is Irving Mitchell, 250 RKO TIME formerly. Egyptian (1800, 35c-65c) “Last of Lee, Wallace, FlcVence ters and 25 painters worked Radio has enabled the pub- Earl Jo This is the first time American the Duanes,” $3261. Kent, Barlow Bar- in triple shifts. lic to obtain an immediate Grimes, Jeanne acts have been booked into Aus- Bartlett, Carl Dwire, measure of an artist. Names land, Charles tralia for more than a year. Ac- Walter become household words al- Allan Ryan and Ed Byron. cording to Mantell, the talkies RACES START are most over night, and among BURSON ORCHESTRA B. Gilbert is director. TO not drawing to expectations. Stage these names is Aldo Bomonte SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 6.— shows are needed to stimulate and AT SILVER SLIPPER been selected better known as “Bomby,” ra- Nancy Dover has Racing season is due to open Nov- bring the box office back to normal. Radio dio’s pioneer tenor. SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 6.— for a supporting role in RKO ember 15 at Tanforan, closing Dec- In addition to booking Australia, “Bomby.” who is now at the Bunny Burson’s orchestra opened Pictures’ “Cimarron.” ember 13. Mr. Mantell is buying acts for thea- Oakland Orpheum, and dur- last week at the Silver Slipper cafe, tres in China and Japan. ing the week of November 13 with the management giving them will be at the RKO, Los An- a good publicity break on the new DICTION LANDS JOB geles, has temporarily desert- job. and Claude King Lillian of the PATRICK MARSH picked Bond ed the “mike” so that he may Members group are Burson, for (AGENCY) the “Princess” in “Apple Cart,” meet his many friends face to sax, director; Ed McLane, drums; Civic Rep production at the Music face and may meet new ones. George Whitney and A1 Ciceroni, VAUDEVILLE—ORCHESTRAS Box, because of her diction. Role “Bomby” is under the di- saxes; A1 Grijalva, trumpet; Roily called for a good looking girl with rection of Blondell and Mack, Furness, trombone; Bob Logan, WANTED a nifty accent. Scores of beauts 1560 Broadway, New York. banjo; Tex Langston, bass; Bunny ACTS SUITABLE FOR PICTURE HOUSE PRESENTATION appl'ed, but their mishandling of Hall, piano. Plnglish put the skids under them. gmiiniiiimiiiiiiimiiniimiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiminiiiiiiiimiiiiimiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiMimiimiiiiiiiiiiimimiiiiiiumiinMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniinf AND CLUBS Being of Canadian birth, Miss Bond WRITE—WIRE—CALL had the edge. TU 4749—MU 9661 607-8 Majestic Theatre Bldg., 845 South Broadway, Los Angeles GYP CLAIM MADE E Phone TUcker 2140 D N SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 6.— T Art Varian Charging that Paul Corbell had A Swagger E gypped him out of $5000 by selling R Master-Ceremonies him stock in Duncan Sisters, Ltd., N T a subsidiary of Music Supply Corp. 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PAGE THREE NOV. 8, 1930 INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN HOLLYWOOD PREMIER’ IN DENVER + Old Tabor Qiven In Hollywood—Now ‘Why Change Executives’ Heavy Reopening By BUD MURRAY By TED PRICE, Showman-Analyst

With the “Temptations” closing this week and Jack Laughlin’s stage By DUSTY RHODES ’ I find the series to be interesting and constructive, Very truly yours, shows, at Million Dollar Theatre being taken off, the “Flesh and Blood DENVER, Nov. 5.—A regular JOSEPH I. SCHNITZER, President of RKO Studios stage shows with girls again is left solely in the hands of Fanchon and Hollywood premiere was witnessed Marco, with no real opposition, as far as Musical en- by Denveries at the reopening of tertainment is concerned. They are now “sole owners rlarry Huffman’s Tabor. Airp.anes of their name.” released fireworks. Studio lights SYNOFSIS OF PRECEDING CHAPTER All this proves that Hollywood and L.A., want and news camera men were around Gate, who represents the Box Omce, proves to the Backer of the good shows, but not for $3.00 top. When they can the lobby. Film industry that there is no substitute tor experience; tnat changing see Charlotte Greenwood and Johnny Arthur, in “Par- Huffman has transformed this old executives means the junking of experience, which needs only a respect lor, Bedroom and Bath” for $1.50, and Leo Carillo in theatre into a thing of beauty, new lor relative entertainment and box office values to bring it up to a “Mister Antonio” with an excellent cast, for the same decorations and new lighting effects. maximum of usefulness. Gate maintains that the intangibles, called inspiration, tangibles when they reach print, prjce, why pay more?—• Both shows are doing great Seats are spaced far apart, afford- creative instinct and become business, and in the Carillo cast we noticed two old .ng comlort. and that they are as amenable to direction as the tangibles of applied timers, who are IN HOLLYWOOD NOW. Interesting feature is a historical science. We haven’t seen Wm. H. Turner since years ago, exhibit on the lounge floor, with when he workt for Charley Blaney, in the “Man- scenes of the early Colorado gold Backer shoved over a big box oi and muling. The tangibles and re- Monkey—A territyirg play as we saw it about 2.i strikes. Coronados Notaxos, so Gate toou lative values sounded good, but they years ago in Noo Yawk. And here is Bill Turner Old .Tabor curtain was lowered .t he was going Okay. looked like a racket. A new one. playing the part of a real sedate Minister—We also for a few minutes, giving the young- “And now,” he said, lighting up What was it? noticed our old friend, Lew Kelley, who used to do er generation a glimpse of what a the clear havana and putting with In the old days, with clock-like the “Dope” in the Burlesque Days—Lew is doing a curtain in the late eighties was like. satisfaction on the one pleasure the regularity, the New York bunch, “Goof” in this show which is the most artistic thing “Big Trail” was reopening fea- blue noses were waiting on a war the bankers and managing directors we have seen in years—On one exit he received a ture. ror so they could vote on it, “there had wished a new variety of expert tremendous hand Leo Carillo is always an artist and is superb in this are 82 or more tangible elements in on them. Those experts all toted a play. chemistry. Do you know how many brace of axes. Executive heads TIOMKIN IS ASKED elements there are in writing, pro- were lopped off so fast they clut- We took another trip down to see “Temptations” before its closing duction, exploitation and audience tered the hallways. And now and several changes in the show were good, others very bad—For in- TO TOUR COUNTRY up stance replacing Carson and Lester, with another two-man team who reaction?” this guy Gate. Nobody sending "No,” grumbler the big boss, him; nobody back of him. No axes, didn’t compare— In some spots the re-routining of the show was very Dimitri Tiomkin, celebrated Rus- the leftenants to know. decapitating instruments of any inconsistent—-But this show has a chance “IF” three real headliners were sian composer, now assisting with "that’s for no going to even hammer. heading the cast—Hollywood and L.A. won’t pay $3.00 top for just an- the recording of his own musical I want to know what’s kind; not a happen I ask them to learn the critics, the dis- other show and cast—At the Mayan during intermission we had a nice score for Edwin Carewe’s “Resur- when And how all those ele- outsiders, the sociologists long chat with our ex-boss, Sid Grauman, who, as usual, was watching rection,” at Universal, has been ap- the relative value of gruntled ripped into the show' with his Mother (How we envy him). proached by one of the greatest ments?” and comstocks, had American impresarios, in regards to “What?” queried the kibitzer, “is them. Expert diagnosticions who Sid is very busy rite now, arranging the next show for the select going to happen in this great la- had diagged until they nosticated Mayfair Club, and the possibility of having A1 Jolson, Eddie Cantor, on a contemplated concert tour of the country, upon the of the boratory of talkie production if they the whole industry. Gate wasn’t the same bill We also talkt about his double, Edgar Allen Woolf, our completion — don’t?” criticising, wasn’t picking flaws, boy friend whom we workt with on one of Ted Lewis’ skits—And he Tolstoi opus. Backer looked like a rainy night wasn’t asking them to change a never did get that corned-beef. Something in the nature of an ex- periment, the composer would carry in front of a shooting gallery. thing. But he wanted them to put Bumped into our old pal, Sid Algier, who was Manager for Franklyn a tremendous company of musicians “The same thing,” said the Ki- the talkie, the screen drama, in the Warner when we did “Oh Susanna” at the Mayan, and a finer Manager and dancers, the entire production bitzer, “that happens when the boss laboratory; put the leftenants in or pal you cannot find Looks like Sid will be back with Franklyn War- into all- — to be built around himself and his sends an incompetent chemist school. It was another racket, ner Also a few words with Maurice Wakeman, the “Chief Worrier” for — compositions. the laboratory to mix a quart of right. Mr. Warner at the Mayan, and who is busier than the proverbial “One Nitro-Glycerin. The chemist re- "Look here,” grunted Backer, Charley is still directing for Theatre armed paper hanger Judels Mayan signs through a hole in the roof. I’ll “you can’t put Tibbit’s voice and Corp. and is now contemplating doing the new edition very soon—IN MAJESTIC SCREENS .” acting under micro- HOLLYWOOD. explain Barrymore’s a MODERN PICTURE “No, you wont,” the big boss scope.” Now for a bit of news from “Exodus”—opposition to “Influx” thundered, “if lefty here don’t get “Or Helen Kane’s Boop-oop-a- Our pet “warbler,” Frankie Richardson, sorrowfully leaves us to open it, then I’ll get somebody in here doop in a test tube?” added Gate. Majestic Pictures Corporation. at the Palace, Chicago, and a long tour in vaudeville Busby Berkely to. who does.” “You don’t have to. They’ve already Harry Sherman, president, has Noo Yawk, to “doctor” “Corned Beef & Roses,” a new musical by Billy “Check and double check,” said gone through the laboratory of opened “Today,” the corporation’s Rose—Lew Schreiber, without his hat, hurriedly leaving for Noo Yawk Gate thinking up a new one without many try-outs before hundreds of latest picture, at the RKO. Film for no particular reason Sammy Ledner on the way to the Big Town thinking. “Check,” said he, “if you audiences, and every individual artist features Conrad Nagel, Katherine with our boy friend, Tom Patricola, who takes a flyer into vaudeville. fire Lefty you fire a guy who al- of proven value in Hollywood stand- Dale Owen and Judith Vocelli. “To- pet protege who first danced the “Sacramento Packet,” our ready knows something about those ing alone has proven his value in the Our day” is a story of now, adapted Phylis Soule, left to join Gang’s elements. He knows what they look test tube of time and the public’s original dance number we mean, “The from the stage success by George like. He’s got the feel of them. discriminating eye. But just the All Here”—In the same show, featured, is “perky” Zelma O’Neal, who Broadhurst and Abraham Schomer. left last week too. He’s had some experience with minute you place their value as in- Harry Sherman is in New York them. The guy you put in his place dividuals together they take on a Strolling down the Boulevard one very quiet evening with our friend and writes that things look “hunky knows nothing of them. So why comparative value, a relative value Harry Wardell, we bumped into smiling Jack Warner, and between he dory.” “Today” is the first of a not put Lefty’s experience in school to each other and the picture as a and Harry, many a wise-crack was made—Shooting by in a snappy road- eries of 8 features to be produced right here in the studio? I’d be whole.” ster with a “Big Hello,” George O’Brien, waving both hands—and they by Sherman. glad to give him their relathe “Seems like I heard that ‘relative are all IN HOLLYWOOD NOW. value.” value’ thing before” smiled the Big Although we do not imbibe “fluidly”.—much we are greatly interest- — ETUDE CHORUS TO Lefty looked glum. Backer was Boss. ed in the litte conversation we had with John G. Zobelein, vice president studying him. Both were doing “Yes, it was mentioned when you L. A. is at this minute in a position to of the Brewing Company, who GET BIG CONTRACT some six camera thinking. They dragged that guy Einstein into my brew real beer in 18 hours, and indirectly, put approximately ten thou- had tuned a battery of mikes in on family.” sand people to work Mr. Zobelein also figures that the farmers could Etude Ethiopian Chorus, de luxe this guy Gate and the results were It occurred to Backer that Gate’s get rid of about 500,000 bushels of barley, and by so doing, thousands colored singing organization of in their mixing room.' They were racket wasn’t going to crack up so of acres of land would be put in action, and the necessary labor Na- — more than 40 mixed voices, is nego- mulling over the playback. Mulling (Continued on Page 6) tionally about 1,000,000 people wou'd get work indirectly—And if the tiating with one of the major stu- majority of this nation want Lite Wines and Beer—why don’t they dios for a long term contract, fol- make up their minds or get off the “Proverbial Pot.” lowing tidings of their triumph in Allrite, they say “Hard Times”—Well, here’s a way to give plenty the Stan Laurel-Oliver Hardy feat- of employment, and the moderate worker will loosen up, and buy his ure for Hal Roach, “Their First EARLE WALLACE beverage, which wouldn’t be a ‘luxury” as it is now, but it would be an Mistake.” The work of the chorus, Always Busy Developing Dancing Stars but Never Too Busy to “Economical, Healthful desire” and very surpressed under the leadership of Frieta Shaw, Create and Produce is considered sensational. To the Brown Derby for a Lite lunch, where we noticed Ed Kane Ray Cof- Original DANCE ROUTINES and REVUES That Sell fin is sponsoring the organization. and Murray Bloom two ex-Noo Yawkers, actor and writer respectively Belmont Theatre Bldg., First and Vermont Walter Catlett telling some hot stories—-Three regulars, Lew Cody, Fatty Phone Exposition 1196 Los Angeles, Calif. Arbuckle and Hoot Gibson, all talking over the “Good Old Days”— SILVEY RECOVERED few words with our boy friend, Charley Mosconi, who runs a darn good SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 6.— Perry Silvey, ad chief for Wagnon dancing school too, with his own wife, Margaret Young—A good old theatres, is back at his desk after family chat with Noah Beery about family trouble, and the nice ones of HARVEY VALUE the family generally get the “bad breaks”—Why we cannot fathom, a two weeks absence due to illness. unless they are always “soft-hearted.” So the next day we took a trip with Junior Coghlan and his Ma and our family, to go deer hunting (in season) and we had our firs* as cookt Noah’s chef at his Paradise Trout if KARELS venison by Club, and OF DANCING this wasn’t the most delicious food we have had in many moons, we will SCHOOL Beverly Blvd OR. 2688 be a ‘dirty name”—The club is getting more popular every time we take 7377 a trip up to Noah’s place, and it’s ideal for a real rest—We ran into Mrs. Sammy Ledner and our pal, Georgie Lerch who was with us in George White’s Scandals of 1927 Going into the Fites Friday Nite at the Hollywood Legion, we ran into Patrick Frances Shanley, whom we haven’t seen for some time, and he said “He was in escrow for the past three months”—Next to Pat at the Fites was B.B.B., wearing a green silk-lined coat, a green tie, and a large bright Orange flower—You never can trust a “Sinn-Feiner”—Cute little Frances McCoy, a very clever comedienne who recently made, “Soup * to Nuts”—a Fox picture—We see Violinsky is “still” IN HOLLY- N. Y. * STAGE & DANCE DIRECTOR & PRODUCER L. A. WOOD. DANCING And again at the Fites Mr. and Mrs. A1 Jolson and their boy friend. PRACTICAL DRAMATICS AND STAGE Harry Wardell—The two ‘Gold Dust Twins,” “Wheeler and Woolsey are TAP, Off-Rhythm, “Modernized BALLET" & Acrobatic* being seen around again—Notice Billy Arnold and G. Pat Collins, both Frances Taylor with us years ago in the Passing Show of 1916—The American Legion “MODERNIZED BALLET” by Mary presented Marshall Duffield, Trojan Grid star with a watch this Nite (Premier Danseuse) “Oh Susanna,” “Gone Hollywood," "Student Prince," and a comedy Boxing Bout done by A1 Schacht, the “Clown of the "Broadway Melody" Baseball Field,” which was refered by that daring “WhataMan” Shires, “THE ORIGINAL MURRAY SCHOOL” « YORK, CHICAGO AND LOS ANGELES, who fears no man .OF NEW Then to Henry’s after the Fites for a snack—We see Dave Bennet is still IN HOLLYWOOD and at Dave’s table we recognized a prima donna whom we were with about 15 years ago in “Stock Companies,” George and Florence Barclay refer to Agnes Finlay (in those days) Mr. and Mrs. Sammy Cohen we PRODUCERS AND DANCE DIRECTORS dropped in for a few words and a “Hunk of Ham”—Yes, Sammy is now Irish by adoption, his bride being as Irish as “Paddy’s Pig” Charley now associated Chaplin looking very dapper ‘gabbing” with his pal Henry— DOUGLAS SCHOOL OF DANCING We accidently met another old timer, and this time down at the 1417 7th avenue—Seattle Beach, while opening our Bay District Branch School—we were teach- One of the finest theatrical producing dance studios ing two daughters of (former) Miss Helen Marr—formerly, with such on the Pacific Coast old time shows as “The Earl and The Girl,” “Orchid” Country Girl, “Regards to our many friends in Los Angeles” with Edd’e Foy, and she is in Hollywood Now, writing scenarios and a teacher of Dramatic Art—IN HOLLYWOOD NOW. 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tire cast win special commendation offering as last time. Plenty ver- for their work. satile. EXHIBITOR: After all this is a Six Candreva Brothers, in a Pictures two-gun story and the number of musical novelty of brass and voice, westerns produced dictates caution closed show nicely. With present in spotting this one. Advance pub- offering can be spotted in any house. licity, and the name King Vidor can — VIEWS Feature “Let’s Go Native.” easily sidetrack your sense of its Bob BLUE ENVELOPES true box office value. Exploitation on this picture can easily be misdi- hoofing from start to finish. lighting effects and under King’s Blue envelopes indicate that a HIPPODROME THEATRE rected, misplaced and mispent as the Only outstanding bit is toe work capable baton, offering was given a review has been mailed direct to LOS ANGELES exact value of the “names” and of Aida Broadbent, and unbilled maximum of applause. Even this the maker of the picture, with (Reviewed Nov. 2.) popularity of the story is indeter- trio of two boys and a girl who sparse election day matinee crowd comment on selection and con- Philmers, man and woman, do minate. Booking date and western step out of the line for a nice bit. accorded the overture more of a struction of story, direction, story saturation point for your Comedy in the hands of Frank hand than is given an ordinary some wire walking and juggling. casting and co-ordination. neighborhood should be gauged Molino and company, not getting a number in any other theatre with Nicely presented. Floyd Rath- carefully. Spotted right and with g.ggle throughout. Material needs a capacity mob, and that’s saying bourne offers a drunk number with chatter, then goes into dance “LIFE OF THE PARTY” maximum exploitation this picture working over heavy, although girl a lot for King’s direction, and all im- should do 80 per cent of normal. is okay and holds it up to whatever the work put into the feature. pressions. Decker and Van Epps WARNER DOWNTOWN AND next, with HOLLYWOOD After all its a western. They rate little standard they attain. Behind the footlights was F. and a high class vocal offer- 20 per cent of total draw and are Outside of specialties, a weak M.’s “On the Set” Idea with Gil ing. Voices are good and couple (Reviewed Nov. 1) low percentage voluntary exploita- forty minutes of draggy dance num- Lamb and Marian Bellet in excel- have neat appearance. Palo Gordo, (BLUE ENVELOPE) tion. bers. lent acrobatic and eccentric danc- in a comedy musical and unicycle offering. Work on single wheeler Producer’s Viewpoint in a ing, Brown and Willa, Rose Valyda, “BIG MONEY” RKO VAUDEVILE double voice singer; DeLara and brings good applause. Blue Envelope Mailed Direct PATHE FEATURE KK.O THEATRE Lolita in a striking Apache and a Ross and Murry’, two men in comedy talk about golf. Too much EXHIBITOR’S VIEWPOINT: (Reviewed at RKO) (Reviewed Nov. 6) lineup of Carla Torney girls that were outstanding for the quality of talk without any punch. A song Plenty of laughs in this, and they Far fetched plot is put over by When this opus opened it their work. would help. Four Covans, mixed come thick and fast. For direct ex- sterling performances of Eddie Quil- occurred to this reviewer that RKO Billy Knox was at the organ. four in fast dance offering. Solid ploitation, plug racing, furniture lan, Robert Armstrong, James Glea- had stumbled in starting off the bill Screen features included Par’s hit with their neat foot work. breaking and fainting sequences 100 son, Miriam Seegar, Margaret Liv- with such topline material as Four — “Laughter.” Picture “A Royal Romance.” per cent, and you won’t fool the ingston and Maurice Black. Peaches and a Jay. But no error Bock. Bob regulars. Eddie, Wall Street messenger boy here. The entire bill offers so much For this type of comedy, deter- with good gambling luck, falls in in class, talent, laughs, a question mine saturation point in your neigh- love with employer’s daughter. Fail- of tempo or balance isn’t thought HIPPODROME THEATRE borhood with care, also Winnie ure to deliver 30 grand to bank be- of. LOS ANGELES Lightner’s drawing power. Volun- lore closing time results in Eddie’s Opened with Four Peaches and a (Reviewed Oct. 29) Legit tary exploitation value (word-of- getting fired and meeting with Ace, Jay. The quartet of femmes starts Adeline opened the bill with a mouth) for this picture rates about gambler through a series of excit- the turn with a musical comedy neat wire turn. Weber Sisters har- 20 per cent as very little occurs in ingly humorous sequences. Gang- medley intro followed by the Jay mony team and hoofers picked up dialogue, action or situation that can land shooting, romance and comedy in a show stopping eccentric dance. the show for better tempo. Howard “EX-MISTRESS” reaction be called deep audience chase through the picture.,- Then comes a petite blue costumed Swartz held it with his gags and GREEN STREET, S. F. value. Entertainment value rates Good entertainment throughout medium blues singer who does a banjo. Del Oro Trio, two girls and (Reviewed Oct. 30) there will be no 80 per cent, and was well received by the house, par- petting bit with Dan Russo for man kept the customers entertained In “Ex-Mistress” Sid Goldtree disappointments on that score, but ticularly work of Quillan, Arm- laughs. The next gal gives ’em a with an eyeful of costume and figure has his most worthwhile stage pro- ’’Life of the do not depend on strong and Gleason. saxophone obligato that would be in fair dance routines. duction to date. As done by the the customers out, Party” to send EXHIBITOR’S VIEWPOINT: at home in Paul Whiteman’s rou- Hanley and Terrell with Stanley most capable cast Goldtree has yet yelling its praises to the neighbors. This is a sure fire picture for laughs, tines. Another shapely miss does an Russell, next to closing were the assembled, this show looks like it is only one Winnie CAST: There excitement and punch. Excellent energetic tap routine that out-pa- h'gh spot, and Hector and his Pals, ought to carry off soma of the electric Lightner. Charles Judels is entertainment backed by splendid tricolas Tom. The fourth lady does comedy clog offering, sent them out Green Street’s business honors. It Butter- and dynamic. Charles cast. Don’t overlook this in your an acrobatic dance routine that laughing. Audience well pleased. hasn’t anywhere near the spice of comedy clicked way up. worth’s bookings. whams them. The ensemble finale Picture was “Call of the West.” previous vehicles, but it does have Irene Jack Whiting is well cast. CASTING DIRECTOR’S left one wondering what could fol- Bob a lot of good work from the cast Delroy knows her stuff, and how VIEWPOINT: Entire cast is good. low that would hold up the tempo. and an okay though rather tire- to deliver it. James Gleason almost stole pic- Whoever assembled Four Peaches RKO GOLDEN GATE some story. ture several times. Hig characteri- and a Jay knows talent and where SAN FRANCISCO Outstanding in the initial night’s zation gangster’s henchman pick it. Distinctly the essence ‘LITTLE BIG HOUSE’ of a to (Reviewed Oct. 30) showing was fine work done by WARNER DOWNTOWN is perfect. Armstrong and Quillan of big time. Every girl should be Greta Grandstedt in the role of Another good unit, this one in- (Reviewed Nov. 1) also perfect. Miriam Seegar charm- billed. Marion Moore. Re c r u i t e d from cluding “Bomby” with his radio The chimp short was reviewed un- ing as Joan, leading woman. Rob- Joe Howard came next for a re- pictures for this play, the cute gang, Joe Young and company, unfavorable conditions. It was ert Edeson good as father. Mar- ception. He is a favorite here and looking ingenue came near running der Danny Small and Harry Mays, and kid entertainment, bravely trying to garet Livingston and Maurice Black deservedly so. Mr. Howard has ar- off with the whole shooting match Paul Rernos and Toy Boys. Plenty inveigle laughs from an adult audi- contributed to success of picture. ranged his routine with all the astu- by virtue of an irrestible vivacity of variety and good fast action. Four fairly good guffaws Art. teness of a showman. The young and personality that sold her every ence. “Bomby” headlined. innovation. Sig lady with him possesses a beautiful line and action. Only the good were scored for this Paul Remos and Toy Boys Newfeld, producer, is commended voice and adds both class and qual- work done by other members of opened, Remos being the under- for his courage and originality in ity to the, prestige of Joe Howard. the cast prevented it from being stander for three midgets who did attempting this novelty, but the job Johnny Hyman gave them a new entirely Grandstedt’s show. Presentations a clever group of tricks including synchronizing offstage voices to version of the old chalk and black- Belle Foster handled her many of hand and pole balancing and acro- the moving lips of chimpanzes failed board hokum and left nothing to sides as Dora Macy in a highly batic stuff all serving to delay the his efforts. It is be desired. A man who knows his satisfactory manner, giving them a to compensate for show. Act was neatly dressed and follow character, due to vaudeville and how to get laughs. lot of feeling. To his role of Eddie difficult to “ESPANOLA IDEA” looked great from the front. manner- Closing was the reliable firm of Macy, Ray Edmunds imparted a indistinct personalities and LOEW’S STATE Danny Small and Harry Mays, isms the cast. Jack McClallen and Sara. Past warmth of action and sincerity’ that of (Reviewed Nov. colored duo, did a few songs well material unfor- 6) master at poise, presence and tim- sold him heavily. Ari Lorenz as Selection of was and did much better with some tor- It hearkens back to pre- Absolutely one of the outstand- ing is Mr. McClallen. Sara is there Ethel Rogers and Peggy Tomson tunate. rid hoofing that always is a cinch that ing offerings that graced this stage four from the ace and the as Mrs Howe were two others who talkie pie-throwing, and with ways for theatre customers. Weakest in a score of months. LeRoy “artist painted our barn” now had good parts and who did good the bubble-busting-in-the-cake-bat- who part of the turn were the gags, ter limped. The only synchroniza- Prinz’s “Espanola Idea,” with credit a specialist competing with Chick jobs of them. Blair Kent did two but rest of it was more than okay. due from line girls to the principals, instrumentally roles in okay style. Others of the tion that convinced was a female Sales is also an artist Joe Young and Company closed. will bring dough to the box office, uniformly good cast were Gudy chimp. Her work alone could not and histrionically. Whatta show. Young, in white face, did a flock of as he has packed into forty-eight the best bills has Swanson, Gerald Heather, Adin hold up the entire book. Good One of RKO falls and gags for comedy returns minutes one of the niftiest little Wilson, Jeanne Mason, Wallace laughs came with good syncs. ever given Los Angeles. and was aided by Myra Langford musical comedies seen here. Middleton, and Hugh Metcalfe, Looks like brains and perspiration who sang a brace of tunes and Costumes, lights, settings, con- who also directed. Metcalfe de- put into this could be expended to ‘SPORT-LAND’ Eleanor Gibson and Billy Riddell tinuity are strictly Broadway, the serves a lot of credit for his handl- a better advantage. DENVER THEATRE who worked straight. Lot of show being admirably handled ing of the cast of IS who were put Ted. (Reviewed Nov. 2) laughs. throughout by Harry Vernon in the on and pulled off the postage stamp Schmitt Denver Grande “Bomby” and gang closed. Turn role of This boy is class per- Fred and size stage with amazing foresight. “TODAY” m.c. was recruited from Eastern radio Orchestra, offering “Operatic Mo- Between the acts the Beale sonified, with an ease that reflects ranks, “Bomby” possessing consid- RKO THEATRE ments,” pleasing arrangement, fea- Brothers, piano duo, supplied en- showmanship. His own specialty erable of a rep as a broadcasting (Reviewed Nov. 6) turing Atwater-Kent Radio contest tertainment at a pair of baby offering, a vocal, “Song of the tenor. Another male, two fem PRODUCER’S VIEWPOINT winners, Dorothy Wicks and Henry grands. Fool,” is a classic. singers and fem pianist completed In the Brooks, who wraw a marvelous John and Harriet Griffith, a the turn which was composed of hand with their opera numbers. BLUE ENVELOPE youthful and mighty goodlooking well known semi classics, all of “MISTER ANTONIO” Publix “Sportland Unit” is about Mailed direct dance team, should soon be headed which were well delivered by the HOLLYWOOD PLAYHOUSE as entertaining a unit as has ever EXHIBITOR’S VIEWPOINT— for the big dough. There' are few songsters. Act was attractively (Reviewed Oct. 30) played this house, featuring Stan This picture is without a doubt 100 teams with niftier or neater rou- set and all its members made a Leo Carillo gives a performance Kavanaugh, juggler, who runs a per cent entertainment. Audience tines. Bordering on the sensational, neat appearance. that only’ Leo Carillo can give. continuous line of chatter good for interest is held and built up to a the youngsters grab some hefty Walt Sullivan made his debut Selection of “Mister Antonio” for plenty of laughs. George Beady, peak of intensity that is compelling hands. as a dialect comedian in Claude the playhouse however is unfor- clown, sings several humorous songs and without any apparent effort on Comedy was left to Andy Caruso, Sweeten’s RKOlian overture doing tunate. Thought and activity in in a strong clear voice. Dave the part of the cast. For a drama Dick Mayo and Susanne, the first a “Red Riding Hood” offering to Mister Antonio’s hey-dey seems sad- Gould Boys and Girls go through of today it stands out; saying so duo in the role of “Daisy, the won- garner a flock of laughs. ly out of time yvith the mood of several acrobatic routines that were little and meaning so much. It is der horse.” The entrance was good Bert Lytellin Columbia’s today. good. Olive Faye, eyefilling blonde, manifestly a picture for adults and for laughs, and with Suzanne put- “Brothers” on the the screen play- Lew Kelley stands out for his fine with a mighty sweet voice and a should be billed as such. Story, sur- ting the “horse” through its rou- ed opposition to the stage version delivery of the character “Joe,” huge ululele, sings several numbers prise and suspense elements should tines brought out belly laughs that of the same play on the boards of Cast includes Marion Clayton, Hal in a pleasing manner. be billed equally with the names. sequed into a show stopping hand the President, further down the Price, Leo Lindhard, Olive Cooper, Ted Mack, popular local boy, has Give this picture all of the exploita- at the finish. rialto. Byron Hawkins, Virginia Rich- established himself as a great fav- tion it will carry. Prinz, in offering his dance en- Bock. mond, Ruth Matteson, Randolph orite with the customers as master CAST: Conrad Nagel never ap- sembles has set a standard of pro- Hale, Alma Chester, Frank Parry, of ceremonies. peared to a better advantage. Kath- duction that is a high mark to shoot MILLION dollar Lottie Williams, William Turner, Sis and Buddy Roberts, Aero erine Dale Owen and Judith Vo- at. His youthful ensemble drew Leah Winslow and Capitano, the Duo, tumble about the stage in a THEATRE celli are well placed. Their roles heavy hands in all of their Spanish donkey. There rae faults in direc- variety dances LOS ANGELES fit fit the roles. The routines, of and poses, show- them and they and thoroughly deserved tion and casting, but it is expected ing remarkable ability. (Reviewed Oct. 30) supporting cast showed good con- every plaudit. He’s dressed ’em that these will be corrected. Dusty. Scoville Sisters, three ferns in ception of w'hat is required of them. to look like a fifty grand production. Facts cycle of dance offerings. hard May Packer in her specialty dance Work and fast to “BILLY THE KID” work stood out admirably; Abbie FOX OAKLAND present entire routine in time allotted Alland and Cro- ‘THE APPLE CART PICTURE Green, vocalist, handled his song in OAKLAND MGM well, with midget piano, offer songs HOLLYWOOD MUSIC BOX (Reviewed Criterion) great shape. (Reviewed, Nov. 4) and talks. Woman has nice appear- Reviewed November S This is a 100 per cent western. This one should be played up as Following in the footsteps of the ance and delivers songs well. Talk George Bernard Shaw lectures Laurence Stallings and Charles Mc- being the outstanding offering of San Francisco Fox, where perhaps needs more attention. the audience through a great many Arthur make dialogue and action a the year. The entire company of the country’s outstanding theatre The Skatells, with their familiar characters, and the audience likes sweet blend. Superior direction by the “Espanola Idea,” if the first per- concerts are given, Frank R. New- offering, prove hit of bill. Bill Te- it plenty. King Vidor, but this gentleman is formance is a criterion, will more man has inaugurated a policy of pop lack play’s repeat date for this house Play is laid in the England of diverting genius on this type of than live up to this. symphonic music for this ace Oak- and went well when reviewed. Same 160. Shaw’s sense of humor is the story that could serve himself and Babi. land house, augmenting the orches- the industry to a better end. Epic tra and giving Hermie King an op- thoughts are waiting for Vidor “SEASONS IDEA” portunity to show the folks what he SCENERY SALESMAN WANTED transcription to the screen. LOEW’S STATE can do with a baton. CAST: John Mack Brown and (Reviewed Oct. 31) This, second of the weekly over- Must Know Business from A to Z Wallace Beery make this picture This will have to be jerked up tures, was a medley of operatic hits, .... Write ..... everything to be desired. Warner considerably before it comes up to featuring quartette from “Rigoletto” P. Richmond gives a remarkable the average standard of an F and with the brass section taking the AMERICAN STUDIOS performance. Russel Simpson and M “Idea.” Called “Seasons” for no spotlight. Number was without 1060 Folsom St San Francisco .... Wyndham Standing, in fact the en- reason at all, no continuity and tableau but was given some neat —

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perfect satire makes Price - whole play. A LONG BEACH, Nov. 6.— Following is the Fanchon and Marco KANSAS CITY (7-13) the slight plot unimportant. Leaders of 15 cents, good from 12:15 to Ideas route schedule, with the opening Pantages Theatre paren- Idea Civic Repertory has cast the play 1:15 daily at Strand, is starting the dates, all of the current month, in “Busy Bee” manner. Alan Mow- thesis beside the name of the town: Liana Galen Cooper & Orren in splendid show each day with a nice audience. Paul Howard Terry Green gives the seasons best stage prevail thereafter. bray Regular prices PASADENA (6) Phil Arnold performance as the king. Any but A new low ebb on retail sales Capital, playing pics, after many Colorado Theatre ST, LOUIS (7-13) Fox Theatre the best type actor would have loomed on the horizon this week, ups and downs, is now on the up SAN BERNARDINO (6) California Theatre “Modes of Hollywood” floundered hopelessly in Shaw’s ,vith no immediate relief in sight. grade. Big Fox West Coast house Sylvia Shore and Helen Moore flood of ideas. Doris Lloyd as Or- Lowest sales in many months were not so hot, but Egyptian, with LOS ANGELES 6-12) Haline Frances Danny Joy Loew’s State Theatre Harry Smirl 12 Unison Steppers inthia the king’s mistress is perfect. reported. straight pics at 25 cents, is jammed. Chappell Dossett as Proteus the “Espanola” Idea CHICAGO (7-13) However, Shapiro Bernstein’s Fiiteen cent policy at Laughlin, (Staged by LeRoy Prinz) Capitol Theatre Minister has a difficult part Prime “Moonlight on the Colorado” still with two third or fourth run fea- Mayo—Suzanne—Caruso “Wild & Woolv” Idea to it beautifully. presenting Kirk Lawrence Harts Krazy Kats and measures up retained the lead with ease. “Don’t tures, is packing them in. & Daisy, The Wonder Horse Bud Carlell Aussie & Czech Lillian Bond, good looking, clicked Palace closed for repairs, follow- Tell Her What Happened to Me” John and Harriett Griffith Harry Vernon Davis & La Rue Ray Angwin admirably and lived up to every ind “Three Little Words” moved ing fire, which destroyed stage fa- May Packer Sunkist Beauties Bud Murray Girls expectation. Daisy Belmore and up. cilities, including talkie apparatus Paul Nicholson were present only and curtain. is follows: The inimitable Warner Bros, featured player in the last act, but their impressions Line up as 5. were effective.. Others were LOS ANGELES LOTTIE LODER Arnold Walsh, Donald Murray, WALLACE TO PICK 1. “Moonlight on the Colorado,” FEATURED IN Davies, Boyd Irwin, Eric NOW Howard Shapiro Bernstein. ANOTHER PROTEGE Fanchon and Marco’s ‘Seasons” Idea—en tour Snowdon, Olaf Hytten, Cyril Dele- 2. "If I Could Be With You,” vanti, Evelyn Hall, Nellie Strong, Remick. Earle Wallace, dance director, is SAN (6-12) (7-13) Arensma, Burr King. DIEGO MILWAUKEE John and 3. “Here Comes the Sun,” Rob- about to select his fourth protege Fox Theatre Wisconsin Theatre of the cast Every member meas- bins. from among his many dance pupils, “Seasons” Idea “Gems & Jams” Idea (Staged by Larry Ceballos) Will ured to high standard of the play. “Three Little Words,” Harms. Joe & Kane McKenna Cowan who are vleing for the honor. Frank Melino Co. Lottie Kerr. 10. & Loder Nee Wong Maxine Evelyn 4. “Don’t Tell Her What Hap- Wallace has professionally adopt- Ada Broadbent Mack Bissett Dancers Jim Penman pened to Me,” De Sylva, Brown ed three girls whom he thought had HOLLYWOOD (6-12) Beatrice Franklin & Florence Astell 1. Pantages Theatre Henderson. “It Must Be True,” exceptional talent. First were two “Way Back When” Idea ROCKFORD (7-9) Waggner. sisters and were given the names, (Staged by LeRoy Prinz) Coronado Theatre 5. “Gee, But I’d Like to Make Earlyne and Wilma Wallace. They Three Bennett Brothers Hy Meyer “Green Devil” Idea Radio Pick-Ups You Happy,” De Sylva, Brown have been featured dancers of three Emperors of Harmony Peg Leg Bates Henderson. Carla Torney Dancers Miles Kover co-featured with Broadway musical shows, namely, LONG BEACH (6-9) Bobby Gilbert Harvey Karels BY ART LA VOVE “I’m Yours,” Famous. “Take It Easy,” “Jonica,” and the West Coast Theatre Rita Lane Mel Elwood 7. “My Baby Just Cares for current success “Enchantment” Idea “Fine and Dandy.” JOLIET (10-12) Me,” Donaldson. (Staged by Larry Ceballos) Third protege, Virginia Osborn, Jue Fong The Meyakos Rialto Theatre Berlin. _ Ted Weems’ organization is 8. “Confessing,” graduated from High School last Jack Lester Sensational Togo “Green Devil” Idea broadcasting over KECA Tues- 9. “I Still Get a Thrill Thinking June, and with her partner was Sanami & Co. Sunkist Beauties Same Cast as Above Davis, Coots, Engel. day nights at 9:00 p. m. from ball- of You,” signed by Wallace for tour of the 1. Tell Y'our room of Rosoevelt hotel. Contrast “Go Home and Fanchon and Marco circuit as star Mother,”2. Robbins. in presentation of dance music is of “Doll Follies” Idea. CARLA TORNEY DANCERS claimed to be secret of Weems’ suc- SAN FRANCISCO Featured in Fanchon and Marco’s “On the Set” and “Way Back When” Ideas cess. Entire list of song leaders con- MURRAY’S PUPILS * * * tinued the same with exception of SIGN FOR SHOWS young Argentine tenor “Three Little Words,” from the FRESNO (6-8) DETROIT (7-13) Jose Bohr, Wilson Theatre Fox Theatre ’n’ Andy picture, which and screen star, has been added to Amos A Fanchon & Marco “Idea” “Victor Herbert” Idea list grabbed Bud Murray School, 3636 Beverly the list of artists. crashed into the and Presenting Buddy Howe Walter Powell KFI-KECA Boulevard, continues to graduate * * * off eighth spot. Leaders are: Official United States Indian Reservation Electric Duo students in tap and ballet into stage with Chief Shunatona, Brengk’s Victor Herbert Quartette “If I Could Be With You,” Band From KGFJ comes word that work. Latest Bud Murray pupils Golden Horse and l^ella Donna NIAGARA FALLS (7-13) Remick. Strand Theatre Murray and Harris, popular har- JOSE (9-12) the Colorado,” and proteges are Mimsy Ingraham, SAN 2. “Moonlight on California Theatre “Idea in Blue” Idea mony duo is clicking heavy with who signed a Fanchon and Marco Renoff Shapiro Bernstein. Same Cast as Above & Renova Co-featured with dial fans. Their line consists of Mayfair the Rob- contract and who is a ballet pupil Mitzi Bob Brandies 3. “Here Comes Sun,” Webster Marino special arrangements with pop and of Mary Frances Taylor, ballet di- SAN FRANCISCO & bins. Fox Theatre WORCESTER (7-13) patter to accompany. rectress at the school, and Phyllis 4. “Don’t Tell Her,” DeSylva. “Doll Follies” Idea P-'Gr.e Theatre * * * Soule, who left for New York this (Gae Foster) “Cadets” Idea 5. “I Still Get a Thrill,” Davis Martha, Connie and Vet, profes- week to start rehearsals for “The Les Klicks LaSalle & Mack Born & Lawrence Miles Sisters Coots and Engel. Ramon & Virginia Bebe Sherman Kognan & Trigger Mabel & Marcia sionally known as Boswell Sisters, 10. Gang’s All Here”. 6. “I’m Yours,” Famous. Roy Loomis Dancers Johnny Dunn finishing theatrical engage- Mr. Murray has opened his only are 7. “Kiss Waltz,” Witmark. north, will return to the authorized Bay District Branch in ments and 8. “Three Little Words,” Harms. southland to complete a second ser- affiliation with Janice Sprague at 9. “By All Stars Above You,” Park, TOOTS NOVELLE ies of electrical transcription pro- Shapiro Bernstein. Ocean and heavy registration In Fanchon and Marco’s “American Idea grams. Sisters have been heard is go’ng on daily. Classes in tap Featured Beauty” 10. “Betty Co-ed,” Feist. over KFWB frequently. NORTHWEST and ballet are in session day and * * * evening at both schools, with com OAKLAND, CALIF. (7-13) SPRINGFIELD (7-13) “If I Could Be With You,” Oakland Theatre Palace Theatre Leslie Moe, trumpet player, and ponent practical staffs of instate Remick. “Fountain of Youth” Idea “Country Club” Idea Arthur Cinder, trombonist, are twc tors. (Staged by Larry Ceballos) Leonora Cori Masters & Grayce “Little White Lies,” Donald- latest additions to staff orch, at Lottie Mayer Barton & Young Ray Samuels Louise & Mitchell Frank Stever Bob Jack Crosby Both local boys, and son. & KMTR. Sylva OSTERMAN PRINTS Ed Cheney Sunkist Beauties HARTFORD (7-13) 3. “Don’t Tell Her,” De Capitol Theatre are plugged heavily by Ray Bailey. SALEM (8-9) * *' * Brown, Henderson. SNAPPY MAGAZINE Capitol Theatre “Hollywood Collegians” Idea 4. “Here Comes the Sun,” Rob- “On the Set” Idea” Hollywood Collegians Tut Mace bins. Jack Osterman, “Broadway’s (Staged by Gae Foster) Dorothy Crooker Guy Buck Rose Valyda Marion Bellett 5. “Go Home and Tell Your Playboy,” has revived a snappy Gil Lamb Delara & Lolita NEW HAVEN (7-13) Palace Theatre Mother,” Robbins. booklet, which he first published Brown & Willa Carla Torney Dancers (6-12) “Seeing Double” Idea 6. “I’m Yours,” Famous. nine years ago. Mag is called “The PORTLAND DENVER Broadway Theatre C. & C. Stroud Twins 7. “My Bluebird Was Caught in Reminder,” and is as breezy and “New Yorker” Idea Connor Twins Co-featured with By DUSTY RHODES :he Rain,” Berlin. newsj' as a letter home to the folks (Staged by LeRoy Prinz) Miller Twins 8. “I Don’t Mind Walkin’ in the Published once a month, the mag Muriel Stryker Whitey Roberts The Twins—’Elea, St. John, Clute, Falla, Marjorie Burke Nolay, Holly, Parker, Maltby Rain,” Forster. “lets friends know where I my am TACOMA (6-12) BRIDGEPORT (7-13) 9. “Kiss Waltz,” Witmark. DENVER, Nov. 5.—Howard Til- and what I am doing,” as Jack puts * Broadway Theatre Palace Theatre the Colorado,” lotsons new Dance Club, The Ma- “Moonlight on it. “American Beauty” Idea “Romance” Idea Bernstein. Featuring Miss Universe and the Castleton & Mack Myrtle Gordon drid, got away to a flying start Iasi Shapiro On back page, Osterman prints 8 Beauty Winners from the Flo & Ollie Walters Robert fttoy night, a packed house greeting th- his route fist, with a request for a'! Galveston Beauty Pageant Mary Price Three Bricktops reopening of this dancer’s paradise. KRAUSGRILL IN who read his mag, to let him know Eddie Hanley & Co. Huff & Huff BROOKLYN (7-13) Carl Bean and his twelve Mata- their opinions. Toots Novelle Sunkist Beauties Fox Theatre SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 6.— “Rose Garden” Idea of ten girls SEATTLE (6-12) dors and an ensemble fol- Red Donahue & Uno Harold Stanton Walter Ivrausgrill and orchestra 5th Avenue Theatre trained Lillian Bergman, were ORGANIST VISITS Rio & Lunny 3 Jacks & One Queeh by Paul Kelli’s into the Lido Idea ow band “Rhythm-a-tic” WASHINGTON (7-13) on the bill. SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 6.— >eginning this week. Krausgrill’s Harry Kahne Georgia Lane Dancers Fox Theatre * * Henri LeBel, solo organist at the Lloyd & Brice Jean McDonald s the third band in the Lido dur- “Smiles” Idea Fox Broadway, Portland, was here Margaret McNeil McGarth & Deeds Eva Mande* Johnson and his Victor ng the past six years. Jo Mendel Johnny this week on a short vacation. YAKIMA (8-9) Seymour & Corncob Dorothy Neville Recording Orchestra are holding reld down the spot five years. Capitol Theatre Dave LeWinter forth in the Arabian Room of the “Southern” Idea OKLAHOMA CITY (11-13) ROBERTS CHANGES Hatt & Herman Jimmy Lyons Cosmopolitan Hotel. Orpheum Theatre Artistic Scenic Advertising SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 6. — Ir Helen Warner The Sixteen Times “City Service” Idea * * * Curtains a shifting of bands at Roberts BUTTE (7-9) Shapiro & O’Malley Co-featured Fox Theatre Seb Meza Laddie La Moi It Witn cold weather here, nearly Best in America beach night spot, Ray Tellier take By Far the “Gobs of Joy” Idea George Jage Frank Sterling all outdoor peewee golf courses CURTAIN PRIVILEGES in a dance combination this week, Featuring Pat West with Three Jolly Tars TULSA (7-13) have folded. BOUGHT FOR CASH succeeding West Gilland. Scotty Weston Dolly Kramer * Orpheum Theatre Mary Treen Wanda Allen Moore Moore “Box O’Candy” Idea * * * SCENERY & OR Curtis Cooley Johnny Jones, Ken Gatewood Lynn Cowan Jones & Huli Rena Rathburn Doyle Quadruplets Reeves Leu Marie, Irene Lucy Alice Brady for her second and & & ; & last week at the Broadway, will Chas. F. Thompson FOREVER FREE FROM appear in “Oh, Mama.” UNSIGHTLY HAIR * * * GEORGIA LANE DANCERS Scenic Co. Marco’s Best Precision Unit Ted Mack, master of ce: crann- few pleasant treat- Fanchon> and A RAY-O “Rhythm-a-tic Idea” ies, is home at the Denver, but back 1215 Bates Avenue ments removes superfluous Nancy Carroll wants Ted to play Phone OLympia 2914 hair permanently. juvenile in her next picture, and Hollywood, Calif. soon. he’ll probably go No sensation whatever in the treat- ment and the hair will never return. Write for booklet or come in for free The 6 Blue Streaks “It Must Be True” and confidential consultation. 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They One Year - - - - - $4.00 Foreign ------$5.00 publishing outlay of money for talent and gro- fraternity have just contracted to supply the , was guest of George Ol- grams are being laid by the new Advertising Rates on Application sen, leader and owner of one of the orchestras for this season’s Little United Broadcasting Company, classiest spots west of Chicago, Club dances, held twice monthly at Ltd., which held its premier broad- Established 1924 when Olsen put on an impromptu the cast Wednesday. As a weekly publication: Entered as Second Class Matter, April 29, affair one Ambassador. The Little Club night this week for the Abe Lyman fulfilled a last min- 1927, at the Post Office at Los Angeles, California, under the Act of sheet is an organization of motion picture music boys. ute engagement to start the initial 1879. March 3, Most of the music men thought it celebrities. program over a network of nine only. * * * was a gag, when they re- coast stations, from Vancouver to 3 2 ceived wires from Olsen asking San Diego. Published by Jack Stern has a new tune from them to attend, for usually it is the Lyman brought heavy response Inside Facts Publishing Company, Inc. the New York show, “Brown Dad- plugger who fetes the orchestra from listeners in 1500 mile radius, Bldg., Calif. chief. dies,” called “Them There Eyes,” 800-801 Warner Bros. Downtown Los Angeles, They responded, however, according to wires. Lyman took and Telephone TUcker 7832 are still talking about the party that looks good, written by Maceo the air following dedicatory ad- thrown in their honor. dresses by company JACK JOSEPHS President and Editor Pinkard, one of the greatest of officials and Mosconi floor show, with many guests of honor. Staff artist intro- WM. GREEN ... - Vice Pres, and Counsel dusky writers. ARTHUR impromptu bits, went on the pro- ductions were ARMAND ... General Manager * * * followed by Bill JEAN gram, and Olsen presented some Sharpies and gang. Byron Gay is back in the writers’ Pasadena numbers from his forthcoming show Cauldron Singers, forty male voices, Vol. XII Saturday, November 8, 1930 No. 19 fold again with another that went over in great shape. likely look- followed by “Kaleidescope,” over Benny Berman handled arrange- ing prospect “To Make a Long network by remote from KFWB, ments. Don’t Care For Red Story Short (I Love You).” Pub- part time sharer of “U” network We Among those still recovering from Los Angeles lished by Red Star. schedules with KTM. gains nothing if rib pan a picture the invitation shock are: the Sterns Opening of The Industry we and * * * new coast chain from Irving Berlin, the Reeds and its staff profession. means addiitonal opportunity for or production to the public and the The Remick Music Corp. present a Hume from Red Star, the Archers performers, technicians, continuity public doesn’t give “phfft” what a trade paper thinks of a pic- from chereful outlook. Bobby Gross has Donaldson’s, the Bosleys writers and professionals in general. from just received a new one called ture, and to the profession it is just so much Whang Ho. Pan- Robbins, the Grosses from Frank Vallan and Keith Ashton, Remick, “Cheerful Little Earful” from the ning and ribbing hasn’t improved pictures any more than the Janises and Weincoffs formerly of NBC, and G. Donald show “Corned Beef and Cabbage,” from Famous, Van Berg from Sher- Gray are staff announcers. executives. the Industry will gain if we focus changing But man Clay. Harry Coe from Feist, starring Fanny Brice, Hal Skelly attention on Entertainment Lemons and Box Office Duds to and the Bermans from De Sylva, and George Jessel. those who finance, produce and exhibit these turkeys. It will Brown, Henderson, Mrs. Art * * * DOLIN AT LAKE Swartz represented Witmark’s dur- Leo Feist, Inc., is now exclusive gain, if the backers, and the producers get INSIDE’ FACTS OAKLAND, Nov. 6. Swank ing her husband’s absence. selling agents for Davis, Coots and — new Lake Merritt Hotel threw open DIRECT. Engle, and Nacio Brown, Inc., its doors this week in a big formal which includes all of the latter’s Therefore, we introduce a new method of reviewing the RUBEN ENDS reception featuring Max Dolin, who TASK theme songs in the future. picture that will benefit the Industry in a way that will mean has been signed as musical director J. Walter Ruben has * * * completed of the class hostelry. gain for all and will hurt no one. When the picture shows continuity and dialogue of “The During Art Schwartz’ trip to New Lake Merritt is remote controling in direction, casting or ignorance of relative box Queen’s Husband,” Lowell Sher- carelessness York, Mickey Hester and Hazel oyer I

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THREE LEGITS KING WILL GO 0RPH TAKES POLITICS HIT Market St. FILM GROSS Gleanings REVIVETRADE INTO FOLLIES FILM LEAD SEATTLE, Nov. 6.—Orpheum Nov. 6. — SAN FRANCISCO, SEATTLE, Nov. 5.—Announce- took a lead in the town’s receipts, Opening of three legit shows “Paris SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 6. ment made here by George Appleby, when it grossed $20,500 for the Governor-elect Rolph offering du- in Spring,” at the Curran; “Step- manager of the Follies theatre, that week on Amos ’n’ Andy. Good —Furore of electioneering and . . ping Sisters” at the Alcazar and cats to his inaugural affair . Will King, stage and screen comed- vaude bill was also in evidence. Not scarcity of outstanding pic- “Ex-Mistress” at the Green Street a there’s a showman if ever there ian, will open an indefinite engage- since “Rio Rita” has this spot led sent this week’s legit business scur- tures caused a drop in celluloid was one. Rubini, Walt ment on November 20. the village. San rying up with flying colors. While receipts for the current week. King’s engagement at the F'ollies Fifth Avenue, with “Way for a Rosner, Pic Smith, Phil Sapiro and figures are not the highest, at the will be the signal for the introduc- Sailor” and F & M’s “Gobs of Joy” Everything’s okay though. same time there is more interest plenty of other musickers march- tion to local theatregoers for the idea did a satisfying $17,500. Pic- will in legit than there has been in the There be no daylight sav- ing down the street in an anti-day- first time in northwest history of a ture didn’t carry much weight, but past 12 months, a condition that is the ing. light saving parade . . . the B. in typical metropolitan revue. stage act was one of the best. seen as a break for the houses. There was crepe on the Para- William B. Foy’s monicker means Personnel of King’s company has Paramount “bowed” out of the Louis Macloon’s and Lillian Al- running, mount’s doors in honor of First nothing less than Bernard. . . . not been completed yet, Appleby with Clara Bow’s “Wed- bertson’s “Paris in Spring” opened National's “Gorilla,” which picture Hermie King, who has more hair declared, but the unit will include ding Night,” scoring only a meag- cold on Monday night to capacity starved during seven dreary days and feet than any other man in 16 line girls in addition to nine er $14,000. Nice stage unit. Too business with newspapers giving with a final gross of somewhere show biz, tried on a swanky new principals, and a group of specialty bad these are being eliminated. the show rare notices such as have around the $14,000 mark. Next to top coat . . . Max Baer drops in to artists. Fox turned in good report on not been dealt in a long time. End last of the coast-produced stage take a look. . . . King flew here late last week to "Up the River” and Owen Sweeten’s of the week is expected to see a shows was no aid either. “Only complete negotiations with the thea- stage band, registering $10,000. mighty comfortable sum in the activity at tre, and flew back again to the Blue Mouse, with the last week Saps Work” is current. Much KTAHB’S Pep- Curran safe. southwest for artists. of “The Life of the . . . Party,” was not In its other two houses, however, per Box Bob Roberts wearing Sid Goldtree’s tiny Green Street Folkes shows will so forte, only receiving init- spats . . . ee-magine . . Florence close at the $5400: Publix fared somewhat better, with “Ex-Mistress” got off to a end of this week for seven Music Box did a little . . days, better on ial stanza of Ann Hardmg in “Girl Grebe looking grand Harry Me- good start and another endurance sole during which time the theatre will it’s total of $6,000, with Gloria of the Golden West” (F.N.) at the Knight puts over a neat tenor run is looked for here. be renovated and the campaign Swanson in “What a Widow.” California benefiting by a smash ad- . . . Cark Tobin with a nose tha* Duffy opened “Stepping Sisters” launched for King’s opening. Venetian Gardens attracting vertising campaign to extent of was lifted, lowered or something at his Alcazar and did a fairly good week : end crowds, but only a few couples $16,000, though that st ll is not up like that ... all taped up . . . Walt $4900 on the piece. It’s expected are seen dancing on week to house’s previous average. Rudolph, the king of San Anselmo. to build, however, as the excite- PARKS WALKATHON nights. McElroy’s and Trianon, hitting it Harold Lloyd in “Feet First” is nresiding at the box car zither . . . ment of election week kept the oil at a good pace. Both now in. Third week of Chevalier in Elbert Bellows dashes into the gross down considerably. Bert Ly- OPENS NOVEMBER 11 places cater to the college folk. “Playboy of Paris” at the St. studio and catches his solo on the tell bows out of the President in SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 5.— Butler is only so-so. With a good Francis grabbed off only $9500 but up beat . . . Marion Fonville stT “Brothers” on Saturday night Dick Parks has his colored walka- band, this place would undoubted- stays on. with a mustache . . . the derned with an expected $4500 intake, and thon set for a November 11 open- ly become one of the city's top- Amos ’n’ Andy continued record dude . . Alice Blue, Joan Rav. “Dracula,” with Fred dir- ing at ational Hall, Pymm Sixteenth and notchers. smashing at the Orpheum, dropping Madeline O'Brien and John Tee’ ecting opens the following day. Mission, where he expects to smash about ten grand below the opening . . . waiting for a cut . . . Earl Tow- Columbia’s picturization of “Broth- a lot of attendance and long run RICH period, but still maintaining a prof- ner thinks the Pepner Box is a pip ers” at the RKO Golden Gate took records. CONCLUDES

. it is . . . a cut in the legit Irene itable business with $20,000. of a program . and showing. Parks will use colored talent as Rich just finished in “Beau contestants and entertainers. Ideal,” a Fox Picture with Ralph Associated with Parks, who Forbes, Lester Vale and Don Al- staged the outstanding marathons varado. at Hawthorne a few months ago. WHY CHANGE EXECUTIVES? are Will Wright and Norvall Snyder. VERY SPECIAL

(Continued from Page 6) leans.” spot in Gate’s racket and suddenly Follies Now Union “It leaves the shipping room in “But this is show business,” pro- found it. “Barnum said”—and he SEATTLE, Nov. 6.—Negotia- it? say forty tested Backer repeating the first quoted one of the classics with gloat- cans, don’t And as you tions were completed this week : — be- cent of it leaves in garbage verse. He was feeling for a thin ng good humor, “and Barnum was per | tween members of the theatrica' right.” federated labor body and the Fol- “Barnum in show business today lies theatre, represented by its man- has a relative value, too,” insisted ager, George I. Appleby, wherebv Gate. “Barnum’s value to the the house returns to the fold of or- whole program of production is that ganized labor. The Follies has been of a cheap mystery melodrama. COLORED for the past five months, on the un- That was his value in the old days. fair list. He never got into the big tent. He was just a glorified barker with a PATTERSON OUT - - big side show. The last I heard of WALK A THON him, he and his shills were out at E. D. Patterson, assistant man- Coney Island.” ager of Orpheum, after six year “He’s dead,” corrected the Boss, on job, will leave Saturday. Em relenting a little. nloyees of house presented him wit! Guaranteed a wrist watch. % “Maybe he is, but his boys are Patterson will va ation Permanent Wave in talkie production. I hear them four weeks, when he prob Wave you can care tor yourself. quoting the old man every day.” ably will line with Warner Bros, ar Backer winced. a house manager. Only at Mode- “And I believe you are rating the art is this ex- clusive wave National Hall mentality of talkie executives prettv obtainable. A $O-50 bargain offer low comparing it to Barnum’s. It no woman can Complete would look more reasonable if you a f fo r d to..,. . Notes including Along years’ shampoo & put it on the level niss 20 with executives t* Small additional e x p e r ie nee, se 16th at Mission Sts* in more up-to-date rackets. You and remember charge for long hair, are employing practically the same there is no substitute for experience. Fifth Avenue Marcel Wave, 75c. Medicated Shampoo, methods and scientific devices in •ncluding finger wave, SI. SAN FRANCISCO production.” Backer scrooched. MODE ART Betty Shilton being “And when output goes forty per a good Sa- Permanent Wave Studio maritan . . . and will be a cent bad, they don’t change execu- rewarded 007 Market St., at Sixth, Entire 2nd : n the future Floor Telephone HEmlock 6873 tives. They utilize ... Mever Burnet' Opens November 11, p. m. the experience Open 9 fro 9 with or without appt. 8 entering his place of biz . . . that made the sixty per cent good and stimulating trade for Christmas SAN FRANCISCO nroduct. They take that and the . . . Bob Blair, Walter Hires, Leor Closes — ? forty per cent bad into the labora- Taylor, Milt Franklyn tory and find out what’s wrong and the press having a private conference with it.” of their

own . . . without censorship . . . STUDIO ” Backer was plainly disconsolate. “In all the world no like this Gene McCormack betting on a “big of show Whatever Gate’s scheme, it was the game” and losing . . . A1 Schuss DANCING only one of its kind. Well, he’d broadcasting the new show boat slip sooner or later and the Bos r 577 Geary St. San urogram from KJR . . . with Gordy Francisco would walk over him like he had McBean, and Franklin 2562 the Smith Bros. . . the other experts and production PROFESSIONAL DANCING OXFORDS Trade .. and Mark . Myrtle Strong Acrobatic, Stage, Tap, Rhythm, Soft Patent Hand Turned Soles would go on as usual. going out to lunch with . . hubby . Ballet and Ballroom Dancing But, they were firing executives, Guido Diero in from a strenuous Men's Jfl|k Boy’s changing ROUTINES FOR THEATRICAL them around. They had tour of the state . . . and reporting done that before and pictures PEOPLE $6.50 f||f $6.00 had on Prosperity . . . Harry Mills out not improved. Still changing ex- for the opening of the Repertory Private Lessons by Appointment DANCE ART ecutives. Change? Perhaps it was Plajdiouse and mingling in SHOE CO. society Children’s Classes Saturday at 1 Theatrical Shoe Headquarters necessary to the scheme of things. . . . Dave Himelhoch out for an WARFIELD THEATRE BUILDING Young People’s Classes, Eves., Then assailed . doubts Backer. afternoon ride . . just a lucky SAN FRANCISCO thea- 8 to 11. Phone PRospect 1643 “Now change may be fundamental tre manager. to health but the talkie body isn’t sick. It’s healthy, too healthy and too young to be changing its organs HIRSCH - ARNOLD around: taking executives who have JESSE STAFFORD acquired a special knowledge of their part in production and either And His San Francisco BALLET MISTRESSES PALACE created and costumed all dance numbers now en tour Fox Circuit with throwing them out or putting them HOTEL ORCHESTRA F. & M.'s ' Brunettes’* Idea. in departments where a different Featuring His and Gene Rose’s Song Hit, “Tonight” STUDIO—545 SUTTER ST. SAN FRANCISCO soecial knowlege is required.”

“And this is an age of specialists” groaned the Boss. Congratulations to “Well, Chick Sale made good at Tommy Jacobs And His HOTEL it,” GOVERNOR reminded the Kibitzer. * * TURK AT JONES SAN FRANCISCO Backer was restless. “Maybe you “ROSE ISLE THE HOME OF ALL THEATRICAL PEOPLE can improve that forty per cent had Gus Gagel and His Troubadors PLAYING SAN FRANCISCO product. Maybe you can’t I might Cinderella Ballroom Long Beach, Calif. SPECIAL RATES TO PROFESSIONALS advise you I emplov the best spe- Featuring a Versatile and Novelty Aggregation JACK WOLFENDEN, Prop. FRANK RATCHFORD, Manager cialists in the world.” (Continued next week.) PAGE EIGHT INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN NOV. 8, 1930

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