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ESTABLISHED 1924 EDITED BY JACK JOSEPHS

Entered as Second —— Class Matter, April 29, 1927. at Post- _ I V«1 YII „ . , „ Pub!D T“TT ^ VOI. All office, Los Angeles, Calif., under lished E-very Saturday at 800-801 Warner Bros. Act of Maxch 3, 1879. Saturday, Septemberr 13, 1930 Down- i 9 town Building, 401 West Seventh St., Los Angeles, Calif. No. ll ‘KID BUSINESS’ SOUGHT HOUSE HERE YOUNGSTER WILL PLAY NEEDED TO RK0 ‘LEGIT’ BOOST ‘BIZ’

RKO has taken a lease on What appears to be a con- the Mason Opera House for certed move on the part of production of legitimate plays. most of the theatre chains of The house is scheduled to open this country is being made to November 1. woo children back to the Metro politan Productions, show places. Ltd., a subsidiary of RKO Pro- ductions has taken over the Short screen subjects are historic Broadway theatre, and due for a heavy return, as a will be the first motion of the means of restoring the younger picture concerns to actually generation’s get into the field here for the patronage. preservation of the legitimate This became apparent here, stage. when from numerous sources it Warner Brothers started in New was learned that youngsters York with “Fifty Million French- had not returned to the movie houses, men” last year and followed it with as was expected when the “Top Speed,” both of which infantile paralysis ban in proved phenomenally successful and Los Angeles was lifted. have been made into equally big Motion picture heads were not talking pictures. reluctant in declaring the feature Activities of Warner and Para- film, mainly designed for the en- mount for the rebirth of interest in joyment of the grown-ups, was, to the in-person theatre were told in some extent, instrumental in keep- Inside Facts a few weeks ago. ing kids away from theatres. Definite arrangements of RKO HERE’S HOPE came sooner however than were ex- Cartoons, kid pictures and com- pected, particularly in regard to lo- edy shorts were declared the solu- cal operations. Policy with the tion. Ma'son, which may be renamed, is Chain theatre executives have to to produce strictly original plays, admit that if the children of today which, if they are successful here, are not educated to attend movie will be taken to New York and af- houses, there will be no grown-up terwards made into taking pictures. clientele in years to come. Like many LE BARON HEADS a big newspaper, the theatres- therefore realize they William Le Baron, general man- must play to the youngsters. ager of RKO studios here will su- For the past several months, pervise productions at the Mason. the type of entertainment of- Le Baron was well known as a suc- fered, other than shorts, has not cessful author and producer, previ- been such as to appeal to the ous to his advent into pictures. kiddies, theatre heads now Before coming to Los Angeles, he frankly admit. As a result, it was in charge of Paramount studios is noticed there been in New York. has a con- tinual drop in the kid business, Fred G. Latham has been ap- mainly at matinees, even before pointed general stage director and the Los Angeles infantile paral- Charles Harris will be in charge of ysis ban went on. business management. In all like- West Coast theatres has a depart- lihood, Don Eddy will handle pub- ment of public relations, licity. under Miss Ryllis S. Hemington, to work with Name of the first production women’s clubs, churches and other, (Continued on Page MARTY 5) MAY influences, calculated to have con- trol of what the young seeks for With Anatole FriedlancTs 12 amusement. AMOS ’N’ ANDY O’Cloek Revue While this department is admitted oS ‘3’ DIVIDE PEN LABOR “Man a Thousand Friends” — “Disaster o£ Ceremonies” effective, it will take something (Continued on Page 3) Amos ’n’ Andy, now filming Now Playing at RKO Theatre, Los Angeles their first talkie, “Check and GREENWOOD NEXT Double Check,” at RKO Radio Pictures’ EL Studio, have divided HOPE PLAYS FAUST BETTY AT PARAMOUNT CAPITAN STAR the work of autographing “fan” BUD MURRAY VAUDE SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 11. pictures in the following man- Betty Grable, former pupil of Hope Hampton will appear at the Million Dollar is Charlotte ner: Earl headlining Sid Greenwood in Exposition Auditorium Wallace, just completed a two “Parlor, on Septem- Gary in vaudeville Bedroom and Bath” Amos writes “Amos ‘n’.” weeks’ this week. Hal ber 25 in the role of Marguerite in engagement at the Par- will follow “The Poor Nut” at Andy writes “Andy” and usu- Reed has announced that he is ne- the opera “Faust.” Miss Hampton, amount theatre as ingenue song and the El Capitan in Hollywood ally swings a line under both the wife of Jules Brulatour, East- gotiating with Bud Murray to opening September names. dance artiste, and will return to 21. In the man head on the Coast, supply supporting has just Paramount studio. She recently a line of girls and vaude cast will appear John Press agent yarn. returned from a European operatic _ Lytel, Johnny played an important picture role specialties for the house, to be Arthur and Sally tour. with Starr among others. Eddie Cantor in “Whoopee.” billed as Bud Murray Vaudeville. YOU’LL SEE IT IN FACTS PAGE TWO INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN SEPT. 13, 1930 THEATRES DEMAND ‘GOLF-SUNDAY’

Abramson Tangles Again With Hayes Group HOUSES AND PARKS SEEK INDE WANTS F. & M. EAST-WEST TOURS ARE SET $30 WATCH GOOD ROBERT ZIEGLER GOLF RIGHT WILL HAYES FOR ONE QUARTER DOC HOWE TO WILL REPRESENT PAWN SHOP LOAN I. F. IN EUROPE VANCOUVER, Sept. 11.— Hollywood is letting out a, BOSS BOOKING Miniature golf courses have heard almost squeal that can be Robert Ziegler, concert pianist, started a revolt in Vancouver REPORT for 19 TO film it takes the length of left for Holland last week to visit An- between the theatres and the features. Marco arrived home in Los his family. While there, he will because hard times last Monday authorities. Reason is geles unexpectedly report all current news and re- Ivan Abramson is at it again, For- has hit the pawn brokers. from New York. He wasn’t view American plays for Inside Sunday closing for theatres accusation been won’t parks been this time with an merly, the Uncles had looked for until the end of the Facts. and amusement has folks through de- plane and enforced for many years. Ever that the Motion Picture Pro- to see the week, but he came by He also will visit Berlin. seasons with liberal several days. since advent of the golf craze, ducers and Distributors of pressed saved Ziegler has been active in _ their jewels or line-up of the baby links have been allowances on In describing the new show business for the past six- America, the Hays organiza- valuables. operating Sundays. other negotiable his organization he explained that teen years, having played most of on and has an have cut down 75 per Last week, Happyland, an amuse- tion, is prosperous Loaners the New York corporation, known the west coast vaudeville circuits. but hold out over the traces income of a million dollars a cent on advances, as Fanchon and Marco Corpora- ment park kicked for the same rate of interest, tion will book all stage entertain- and deliberately ran wide open with day, and he, though not a mem- with 50 cents a month minimum ment, whether vaudeville, presenta- STAGES all concessions, attracting a vast accounting. WALLACE ber, wants an on $10. tion or road attractions in all of the crowd and doing a capacity busi- wont TIFFANY BALLETS Abramson claims it is caus- One actor, who has been Fox theaters east of the Mississippi. ness. pin, ing his independent producing to raise $30 on his watch and The western office will be con- Now the theatres have declared stage an elab- company great losses, putting was loaned the munificent sum ducted under Fanchon and Mar- Earle Wallace will their intention to follow suit and as feature of the figure at $400,000. of $7.50 on the same collateral. co Incorporated, half owned by Fox orate ballet number a will keep open beginning next Sun- The Graphic Film Corporation West Coast Theaters, Inc. This Tiffany’s “Just Like Heaven.” day. this production had been stated which Abramson controls was a branch, will handle all bookings While Chief of Police Bingham as having producer of allegedly indecent WARNER’S ACQUIRE west of the Mississippi. announced by the studios he would make a report of the al- been completed because of the- tech- the Lord’s Day sex films which the M.P.P.D.A. EIGHTEEN HOUSES Ideas will be the main attractions leged violation of ballet number it Vic- caused to be suppressed. In re- to be offered in the form of pre- nical details of the Act to the attorney-general at _ against the was necessary to add it after the toria and ask for instructions. venge he brought suit additional theatres have sentations, and will be built, as- Eighteen other scenes were finished. Wallace He stated the city police will organization and the present accusa- Bros., sembled and routed from Los An- been acquired by Warner so are the result. Vaudeville will be supplied will stage a fantastic ballet as one take no action until they are tions Spyros Skouras announces. They geles. Abramson states that in collect- wherever wanted but the “Varieties” of the high lights of the films. Anita directed from the Capitol. are: Newell are fea- Quebec is the only province in ing 5% of the gross business of its or vaudeville road shows have been Louise and David Liberty theatre, Bedford, Va.; permits theatres, base- members, the Hays organization is definitely discontinued. tured. R. Williams Neil directs. Canada that Kenyon theatre, Pittsburgh, Pa.; parks to oper- levying a tax, which is a govern- M.D. “Doc” Howe is general ball, amusement etc., Orpheum and Parthenon, Ham- ment prerogative, and he demands booking manager for both divi- ate on Sunday. mond, Ind.; Hippodrome, Strand COMEDY TITLE SET that they open their boqks to the sions and is next to Marco in and Victor, Pottstown, Pa.; Majes- courts, and give an accounting of command. Howe is to keep his HEDDA HOPPER CAST tic, Gettysburg, Pa.; Opera House, “Aunts in the Pants” is the title expenditures. is Vice- Pa.: office in the west. Marco Hedda Hopper, noted for her so- inter- State and Strand, Hanover, selected for the third of the He also accused the Loew President and General Manager phisticated characterizations on the the or- Seltzer, Palmyra, Pa.; Lion, Red “Broadway Headliners” series of ests and other members of of the Fanchon and Marco Cor- screen, has been added to the cast Lion, Pa.; Capitol, Rialto, Scenic, two-reel comedies being produced ganization with vastly inflating their poration of N. Y.; Oscar S. Old- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s “Dark Strand and York, York, Pa. by RKO Radio Pictures under the of stock values. know is president and Harry the role of “Mrs. supervision of Lou Brock. Star,” to play MAKES RECORDS Arthur, general manager of Fox Cameron,” mother of the romantic CAST FOR “ALARM” KING Theaters, is secretary and treas- male lead in the story. urer- Mary Doran is to play one of the PICHEL IN PICS Charles King, who has a fea- jack I.oeb, vice-president of Fan- feminine roles in Tiffany’s “Third ANN RESUMES tured role in Warner Bros.’ “Oh, chon and Marco, Inc. with offices Alarm.” Miss Doran is under con- Irving Pichel, one of the pioneers Ann Christy resumes playing in Sailor, Behave,” has recorded in Los Angeles is in charge of tract to M-G-M. of the little theatre movement in “The Fourth Alarm,” a Continen- “Highway to Heaven” and “Leave purchasing of talent for the Idea “The Third Alarm” is under Em- America, has been cast for the role tal talking play, production of a Little Smile” for Brunswick. De tour. ory Johnson’s direction, with Anita of Caleb Evans in Paramount’s which was postponed pending Miss Sylva, Brown and Henderson, pub- Harold B. Franklin, general man- Louise, James Hall, Mary Doran, production, “The Right to Love,” Chrsity’s recovery from a recent lishers. ager of Fox West Coast is Presi- Paul Hurst, Jean Hersholt, Hobart starring Ruth Chatterton. automobile accident. dent of Fanchon and Marco, Inc. Bosworth, Joseph Girard, Blanche the western division. Friderici, Georgie Billings and EXEC’S SON TO CRANK It is expected that when the sea- Walter Perry. Leslie Rowson, son of Simeon son is fully opened, F. & M. will Rowson, executive of Ideal Films book Ideas in 45 towns in the ST. DENIS BOOKED of England, has been assigned as United States. that Billings and third cameraman of “Charley’s It is expected Ruth St. Denis will appear here will be added to the tour in Aunt,” which A1 Christie is direct- Helena this winter at the Belasco theatre. Montana, which with Great Falls, ing. She was given her first professional Butte will give the Leslie has been a cinematogra- Missoula and dancing engagement by Mrs. Alice tour five dates in Montana. pher for the last year under con- Pike Barney at the Belasco theatre Rockford and Joliet, 111. have tract to RKO. in Washington, D. C. Mrs. Barney been added as a split week in the is general director of Theatre Mart. middle west as have Wichita and KENNETH GIBSON IN WAR Topeka, and Springfield and' Joplin. GRIFFITH EAST PICTURE These will be played on return trip Gibson, screen leading to Coast. Edward PI. Griffith, director of Kenneth man, and son of Ida McGlone Gib- “Holiday,” is en route to New York syndicate MEG. to confer with Donald Ogden Stew- son, nationally known WOLHEIM ON a break art on changes to be made in the writer, is the latest to get are filming of “Rebound.” in Edgar Selwyn’s new Metro- Two important productions picture, in at Pictures. Her- Griffith is to direct the picturiza- Goldwyn-Mayer “War rehearsal RKO tion of the stage play which Stew- Nurse.” bert Brenon began “Beau Ideal,” art wrote. The star of “Rebound” YOUNG IN “MOON” sequel to “Beau Geste,” with Doug. will be Ann Harding. Roland Young, recently in Cecil Fairbanks, Jr., and Ralph Forbes. B. De Mille’s “Madam Satan,” has Louis Wolheim made his start as been added to the cast of “The an actor-director with a Keene “QUIET ON FRONT” New Moon,” Metro-Goldwyn-May- Thompson untitled sea story. TRAILING BIBLE er’s co-starring picture for Law- rence Tibbett and Grace Moore. PROPS UP IN WORLD

“All Quiet on the Western Bill Billings, who was Herbert has reached a total in SILVERS FACES LENS Front” Brenon’s property man for two volumes published and foreign Louis Silvers, musical director of years, has been promoted. He will translations exceeded only by Warner Bros.’ West Coast studios, be an assistant director on RKO the Bible, reports the Universal appears in Warner’s “Viennese Radio Pictures’ “Beau Ideal,” se- press department. Nights” as a conductor, baton in hand, leading an orchestra. quel to “Beau Geste,” which Bren- on will direct. COP IN NEW ROLE

RKO HAS NEW SALES PLAN Ed Kennedy, “cop” of “Our Gang and Charlie Chase and Exhibitors’ angles and the subjects for the new season. Laurel and Hardy comedies, has general proposition of selling One of their answers to the been signed to support Henry Ar- pictures to the public are un- problems confronting the ex- metta and Nick Basil in RKO Ra- dergoing a decided revolution, hibs is a set policy of hitching dio Pictures’ latest “Nick and Tony” states RKO Radio Pictures the RKO destinies to outstand- comedy, “Moonlight and Monkey Press Department. ing stars. No cast will be Business.” “No longer will the old for- minus an abundance of stellar mula of exploitation pan out appeal. Richard Dix in “Cim- right. The advent of talking arron,” Lowell Sherman in Cigaret Moves in pictures has altered this. “Losing Game,” Bebe Daniels and Lobby Print “Now it has been discovered Everett Marshall in “Dix- there must be practically a iana,” and Bert Wheeler and A new one in advertising is brand-new kind of showman- Robert Woolsey in “Half Shot being done by Warner Broth- ship put back of the presenta- at Sunrise,” are only a few er’s Down Town, in plugging tion of every major production. examples of how RKO Radio Walter Huston in Bad Pictures is going to stick to the “The “Producers should provide Man.” theatre managers with plenty star idea as one- means of meet- LOUISE SEIDEL It’s a lobster poster showing material, with to at- of which ing revolutionary conditions. Huston in bandit dress, holding The only toe tap dancer in the world who does an entire forward tract attention.” body twist while remaining standing on one foot. Indefinite, but it may pan a cigarette. Fag moves to his Executives of RKO Radio Scoring a decisive hit featured in out alright. Anyway, the press mouth intermittently and glows taking all Pictures say they are at the same time. There is ANATOLE FRIEDLAND’S 12 O’CLOCK REVUE this into consideration in mak- department gets in its plug con- This always a crowd watching it. Week cerning ing their features and short I coming pictures. RKO THEATRE LOS ANGELES SEPT. 13, 1930 INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN PAGE THREE UNION ‘TROUBLES’ BEING SETTLED

‘Back Home’ Move for School Boosts ‘Biz’ FAVORABLE FALL RUSH KOLB AND DILL TO END RUN HERE AGREEMENT FOR SHOWS MOVIE TO SHOW BUSHMAN TO NAMES TO PACK IS REACHED HOW SOUND PICS LAUGHS IS RULE ARE TURNED OUT FOR COMEDY PIC There will not be any trouble IS NOTICED FOLLOW K. D. between the theatres and the stagehands despite rumors they In the belief that motion pic- Kolb and Dill will bring their “Funny titles for funny pic- had reached ture audiences throughout the engagement of “Good Old tures,” is the edict of Lou a deadlock in set- The fall rush for tickets as world are keenly interested in Days” at the Hollywood Play- Brock in charge of production tling their differences, accord- what makes the talkies talk, families came back to town for house to a close this week, com- of short subjects for RKO. ing to late reports. officials of RKO Radio Pictures pleting two weeks of only fair Titles of the first three com- the opening of school boosted For the past several weeks, are preparing a film showing business. edies of the Nick and Tony matters had seemed to come to movie box office takings this what goes on behind the scenes series to be released this fall It is stated that Francis X. an impasse between the fronts week. in a modern talkie studio. are: Bushman will open at this and the backs, but the meeting Almost all theatres in the The “sound track”—that “Society Goep Spaghetti,” now being held are of such a metropolitan area reported ex- mysterious wavy ribbon always house in a week or so in a new “Razored in Old Kentucky,” friendly nature that it is be- heard but never seen—will be play called “Thin Ice.” While and “Moonlight and Monkey ceptional business while in Hol- lieved from reports rom both lywood and the neighborhoods, flashed on the screen so that Business.” the arrangements are not com- sides, that everything will be a general increase was noted. the eye may see it in the pro- Title of Walter Catlett’s star- pleted it is believed that settled O.K. Paramount cess of transforming light waves ring vehicle “Aunts in the for the second week Controversy between the musi- of “Animal Crackers” into sound. another day or so will find Pants” also supposed to pack a with a stage cians and operators was ironed out Preparation of the reel is in laugh. show took in $31,270, making a to- Bushman actively the pro- satisfactorily last week. tal of $73,000 for the of under supervision of Carl two weeks cess of rehearsals. A joint committee of theatrical the Marx Brothers classic. Dreher, head of the RKO There is a persistent rumor to the managers, representing" The Big- Loew’s State led sound department, and is be- MURRAY STUDENTS the town with effect that Alex Carr is preparing to Four,” Warner Bros, Publix, ing made as the result of an Fox- $35,327 for “Call of the Flesh,” open in a play at fol- LAND W. C., and RKO, and idea the Playhouse GOOD JOBS a committee starring Ramon Novarro. suggested by Dr. Alfred of lowing Bushman. Carr hasn’t been the Amusement Trades is in con- in Goldsmith, vice-president of Warner Bros, Hollywood with seen upon the local stage since he tinuous conference, trying to settle the Radio Corporation of Bud Murray proteges are begin- the first week of George Arliss in appeared in “Potash differences as to America. and Perlmutter” wage scales and “Old English” rang up $25,700. At at the old Morosco theatre several ning to cash in on their extensive working conditions. the Downtown, the third week of years Frank Vincent for ago. He has a large follow- training received at the Bud Mur- RKO; J. J. John Barrymore in “Moby Dick” Franklin and RAMOS IS LEADER ing here. ray School for Stage. This past Bruce Fowler for grossed $14,900. Walter Huston in Fox-W. C.; Max Shagrin for week the Bud Murray California War- “The Bad Man” now packing them. FOR MEX. TALKIES ner Bros.; Stanley Brown, Charles Pantages in Hollywood with Sunbeams left for 40 weeks on a Perry and Ed Smith and Frank “Manslaughter” took $17,699. Carlos Borja Ramos, who plays Fanchon and Marco tour with Newman for Publix are represent- United Artists in 9 days with MOSCONI PAIR ing the a part in the Walter Huston film, “Wild and Woolly” Idea. theatrical interests. “Follow Thru” got $15,000. “The Bad Man,” is a leader in the J- W. Gillette, Ed Smith and Sylvia Shore left for 30 weeks, in Criterion, with “All’s Quiet on attempt to get Hollywood talkies to Harry Baldwin for the musicians; “Modes” Idea, and Tut Mace, fa- the Western Front,” scored $18,- go Mexican rather than the nause- Earl Hamilton, Ted Eckerson and ‘STAR’ PUPILS mous acrobatic dancer and off- 249. ating aristocratic Spanish, that is M. J. Sands for the picture opera- rhythin expert, left for Denver to Carthay Circle, playing “Holi- ruining the talkie racket for Central tors; W. S. Scott and Roy Hoste.- Fanchon and Marco. Nelson and day,” took $16,108, and is still go- American, Mexican and South ter for the stage mechanics repre- Mosconi Brothers in conjunction Thatcher opened last week at Para- ing strong. American countries. sent the amusement trades. with Harry Gourfain, of Paramount mount theatre in the Paramount Grauman’s Chinese with “Hell’s Musicians and operators have He recently purchased hundreds production department, conceived, Publix stage shows. Angels” recorded $14,608. conducted negotiations with the of copies of an “Inside Facts’ edi- staged and produced in entirety the Egyptian, playing “Wild Com- Kathryn Hereford, who has ap- managers or some time, and have tion, containing a lengthy outline on stage presentation, with pany,” in 48 boys and peared in many New York stage reached took $3350 while, at the the talkie agreeable settlements. But Spanish subject, and for- girls, which is wowing audiences Boulevard, “Cheer Up and Smile” successes, including “Whoopee” and stage mechanics appeared to have warded them to his friends in Mex- at Paramount theatre. piece registered $3246. The “Ripples,” has while visiting in arrived at. some ico, to let all know that their hope unforseen mis- co-featured Ted Leary and Auriole California, been studying daily with understanding, which for true Mexican talkies is being delayed pro- Craven, and had Earl La Vere and Bud Murray, well-known New ceedings. ‘SKIPPY’ supported by at least one publica- other acts. PICTURE York and Los Angeles stage and It is predicted by the diplomats tion. Line-up for this piece was taught PLANNED TO GET dance director, and head of the Bud of the entire group that the whole the Mosconi routine, and is now set Murray School for Stage at 3636 matter will be ironed out within for four weeks of a ‘KID PATRONAGE’ BROWN ON ROAD coast time. Beverly Boulevard, in preparation few days. Mosconi Brothers are operating a for the new Ziegfield musical school of their own in Hollywood, Newspaper comic strips enjoyed Joe E. Brown, comedian in War- comedy “Smiles,” written by Will- where they are training pupils for CAPACITY by children everywhere are being ner Bros.’ Vitaphone special, "May- iam Anthony McGuire, and which GREETS used this type of work, with many pros- as a basis for motion-picture be It’s Love,” is making personal will be produced in New York this PLAYERS’ pects or bookings in store. The OPENING stories. “Skippy,” of nation-wide appearances in Warner theatres in fall. Mosconis are producing also for fame, is being prepared as a pic- the East. Miss Hereford leaves California VANCOUVER, Sept. 11.—Brit- ture Fox studio and two musical come- by Paramount. this to begin ish Guild Players dies soon to open in week rehearsing im- opened their new Earry Darmour has for a long New York DE VRIES AT MART City. mediately for this new production, season at the Empress theater with time found that the Mickey (Him- taking back to New York a “made a comedy, “Dear Old England,” to self) McGuire shorts, based on the Henri de Vries opened at the ACTOR in Los Angeles” Bud Murray rou- capacity business. During the sum- Fontaine Fox Toonerville MAKES DEBUT cartoons, Theatre Mart for four nights be- tine. mer the house has been redocoratec' are exceedingly popular. “Meet the Widow,” a Pathe com- ginning Sept. 9 in “A Case of Ar- and presents a nifty front. To add At present edy, marks the screen debut of Darmour is planning son,” in which he played seven to the comfort of its fans two rows a tie-up with the Donald Dillawa 3q stage actor. 400 or more news- characters. PLUGGER SCORES of seats have been removed and the papers that print the Toonerville balance spread out, giving more leg cartoons daily WITH STAR SONG to aid the campaign TWO ON “NORTH 36” room on the orchestra floor. of the industry to increase chil- A pip of a song plug, that was dren’s patronage in theatres. MacKENNA William Slavens McNutt and not in GETS PART the cards, but nevertheless Kenneth MacKenna Grover Jones have drawn the as- got over with a wallop, was heard has been as- NOAH BEERY signed a role in TO TOUR signment at Paramount to do adap- at the Blossom room. “The Man Who Came Back,” (Fox) tation and dialogue of “North of Sig Bosley, manager for Robbins, which will A six-week’s itinerary 36” shortly go into production. is being for the talking screen. Para- was there at the opening of Johnny prepared for Noah Beery, Warner mount made a silent version of this Johnson, and was called for a bow. Bros, player, in Warner theatres Emerson Hough story some years The Gang insisted upon a song throughout COWBOYS SMOKE the country. ago, immediately following the from the well known warbler’s cata- great success of “The Covered logue. The maestro of “Tin pan WITH FULL TUB VIRGINIA SALE SIGNS Wagon.” alley” thought fast, looked over the Virginia Sale has been signed for social register of the flicker capitol, When Tiffany troupe filming a character role in “Ex-Mistress” JEAN TAKES REST and sang “Singing a Song to the Rex Lease’s “The Utah Kid,” for W. B. Bebe Daniels, Ben Lyon, Stars.” went on location in foothills Lewis Stone, near Newhall, Natalie Moorhead, Jean Arthur, featured film play- California, Direc- Joan Blondell and tor Richard Albert Gran er, left by plane for New York on BACK FROM EUROPE Thorpe warned complete the cast, which Roy del company that a $50 fine was a a short vacation following comple- Leon Schlessinger, motion pic- Ruth is directing. Charles cinch for anyone who smoked Kenyon tion of her role in “The Silver ture executive, returned to Holly- did the screen play arid dialogue. in smokeless territory. Horde,” RKO Radio picture. wood this week from a business A cowboy asked a forest and pleasure trip to Europe. ranger under what circum- Schlessinger, producer “Loo- of stances they could have a ney Tunes,” which Warner Broth- KID smoke, and was told only at BUSINESS BEING ers release, visted England, France, SOUGHT noon, sitting around a tub of Germany and Holland on his jour- (Continued water on a flat, barren piece of from Page 1) on eight of these, but in addition, ney abroad. He also spent several ground. livelier and less sophisticated than his studio will have other cartoon weeks at Bad Nanheim, Germany. the big features, to swing kid trade films as a supplement. to the box office. Many theatres are trying to Some of the greatest attractions appeal to the kiddies by orzani- for the kiddies, zation of clubs. As far back as now in vogue, is the PARAMOUNT INTO FALL SWING Larry Darmour “Mickey (Himself) 1926, Robert A. Hazel, then Ruth Shields, coloratura soprano, manager of theatre, Maguire” series, and other shorts of the Tulare who recently appeared in “The Paramount production is get- Mitzi Green, and an all-star the Tulare, Calif., same type. conceived the Street Singer,” Shubert comedy on ting into its fall swing. cast, and John Cromwell direct- idea of organizing what he Broadway, was previously featured Two big features are prepar- ing; “Morocco,” starring Gary LIKE STRIP called the Tulare Theatre Ju- singer on Radio Station WOR. She ing for early production. They Cooper and Marlene Dietrich, Darmour realized that “Tooner- venile Club. is now a feature in Harry Gour- are “New Morals,” a society with Josef von Sternberg at the ville” cartoons in daily papers are Members of this club received a fain’s Paramount Publix produc- drama starring William Powell, meg; “Along Came Youth,” highly popular with the younger button, and when they got to- tions. Miss Shields recently played under direction of Victor Schert- Lloyd Corrigan and Norman. Mc- element, and rightly guessed gether their on Saturday mornings, sang, a season of six weeks with Paul Ash zinger; and “Fighting Caravans,” Leod directing and Charles pulling power would be equally danced, ef- read and recited. Each kid at the Oriental theatre in Chicago. an out of doors story with Otto “Buddy” Rogers starred; “Sea fective on the screen. was a walking advertisement for She is a beautiful blond, with an Brower and David Burton direct- Legs,” with Victor Heerman dir- It took a season for them the theatre. to exceedingly fine voice, and it ing an all-star cast. ecting and Jack Oakie starred; click, but when they did, they Hazel’s club proved a strong is expected she will be cast for Six features of a super order “The Right to Love,” directed by ranked possibly second force only to for business building, and the some important roles in forthcom- are in the course of being filmed. Richard Wallace and starring Laurel and Hardy series, as a busi- idea could be adopted and devel- ing Paramount picture productions. They are: Ruth Chatterton; and an untitled ness builder. oped by theatres in neighborhoods She is booked under the manage- “Tom Sawyer,” the Mark picture by Rowland V. Lee, star- At present, Darmour is working to excellent advantage. ment of William Morris Agency. Twain opus, with Jackie Coogan, ring George Bancroft. — — —

PAGE FOUR INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN SEPT. 13, 1930 Pictures — REVIEWS — Legit By LOU JACOBS

“RAIN OR SHINE” another picture like this, and they mean, grasping nickel nurser. His However, it was done as well as charming personality. COLUMBIA PICTURE will rate as a star combination. appearance is excellent for this type the subject deserves. Its golf motif specializes in a Roscoe (Reviewed at Orpheum) Adolph Millar and Albert of character and, his acting leaves CASTING DIRECTOR’S putting lesson which is not at all Columbia presents a new star to divided the heavy honors between nothing to be desired. VIEWPOINT. The outstanding bad for the minnie devotees to get the movies with this offering and them. Sidney Blaclcmer in the heavy point of excellence in this picture some pointers on holes in one. there is indeed lots of room for a gave a really fine performance. He was the remarkable work of Dor- The love scenes between Buddy man of Joe Cook’s fun making “THE BAD MAN” looked the character and conveyed othy Mackaill. She shows here an Rogers and Nancy and Jack Haley ability and versatility. He is an FIRST NATIONAL-VITA- it with exceptional understanding. ability both emotionally and scen- and Zelma O’Neill surely get under evening’s entertainment alone, but PHONE Jlames Rennie, in the lead, did not ically to rank with the very best your skin if you are the least bit he is not alone in the picture. He (Reviewed at Warner Bros.’ have enough opportunity to show of them. By this picture alone, sentimentally susceptible. has plenty of assistance in Tom Downtown) his real worth, but he did as well she proves her worth to be a star EXHIBITOR’S VIEWPOINT: Howard and Dave Chasen. The two greatest gifts of the as could be expected with about the fair in her own name and given a Golf here is your tie-up. A put- Story is nothing to work up an have both been poorest part for a leading man ever stage to the screen chance she will be a sensation. ting contest would turn a lot of the appetite over, but the manner of presented to Warner Brothers. written. Gwinn (Big Boy) Wil- Harvey Clark and Edythe Chap- little golf enthusiasts back to the telling it is a banquet. The wise- are George Arliss, now play- liams also had a part in wjiich he They man as the lovable farmer and his theatre. The technicolor feature is remarking of Cook and Howard is Walter Hus- dressed in he-man garb with lounge ing in Hollywood, and wife were excellent, in fact, next to a sure draw and the music of the a laugh fest. It is about a girl ton, struts across the Down- lizard duties so far as opportunity who Mackaill were easily the best in the popular musical comedy is another who inherits a circus that has met town sheet. was concerned. Arthur Stone and picture. James Bradbury Jr., as thing to play up, as it is sticky and a period of bad weather and has this well-told tale of Porter Harry Semals played Mex bandits In the piano player also gave an ex- easy. It will delight the fans of gone broke. contrib- in splendid style. They looked the Emerson Brown, Huston cellent performance. Roscoe Earns Buddy Rogers and Nancy Carroll, Circus comes to home of one of part and grinned viciously. utes a character with much fidelity as a newspaper reporter was very anyway. the employees, is in love with who to the swashbuckling Mexican Of the two women, Marion By- effective in his frequent. scenes but the girl, Father is affluent. PRODUCER’S VIEWPOINT: and whose bandit of fiction, a merciless, ruth- ron in the smaller part was the small opportunities. Sharon Lynn Cook, who is manager of the circus, No need to fear the musical come- less, cruel, lovable, heroic, generous best. She got several laughs with was quite alright as a girl in the is also in love with the girl. Ar- dies when you can present them character, loyal to his friends and her baby vamp remarks. Dorothy cafe, and scar Apfel completed the rived in town, the boy takes the with such a cast. The direction exacting loyalty from his men. Revier was in the picture, but her cast. should be accredited with no little gang to a party given at his house Pancho Lopez, exiled from his work, being as her presence led to responsibility for the sucess. The in honor of the girl. Here they own country by virture of a dead or all the fussing, made a very poor cut against all rules of etiquette. “FOLLOW THRU” photography was exceptional and up alive reward, pursues his raiding casus belli. Her masklike face is as It is pure and unadulterated. PICTURE the comedy well sustained and han- hokum and marauding on this side of the expressionless as a statue, while PARAMOUNT Back at the circus at the first nice (Reviewed at United Artists dled in excellent taste. border, living precariously by dodg- her acting, though not offensive, is day, when the tent is packed, the ing the Texas Rangers. He swoops nothing to write home about. Theatre) EXHIBITOR’S VIEWPOINT: villian calls a strike' of the perform- down on a ranch owned by a man Golf sets the motif for this ouvre Zelma O’Neill, fresh from the stage ers, which results, in a ‘hey rube” who at one time saved his life. The and it is an excuse but by no means version of this comedy, showed sequence and a burning tent. Quite “MAN TROUBLE” ranch has been mortgaged and the an apology. Laurence Swab, one of herself a decided asset to the well done and excellently directed. FOX-MOVIETONE PICTURE mortgage is about to be foreclosed. its authors and stage producers, was screen. Her engaging personality (Reviewed at Loew’s State) EXHIBITOR’S VIEWPOINT. A man and his wife have been stop- also co-director of the picture with and understanding of audience re- This is another gangster number This is a natural. It will cause the ping at the house, the wife proves Lloyd Corrigan, and a very fine job action enabled her to step immedi- whose only excuse is to afford laugh muscles to ache from over- to be an old friend of the owner, they made of it too. ately into line with the best of the exercise is Milton Sills a chance to be a hard and sure to be a magnet the husband discovers oil on the Its story is a nice blend of slap- screen comediennes. Another little for the kids. Fix up your entrance boiled villain. Those who liked Sills property and tries to obtain it. He stick hokum seasoning a pretty girl, by the name of Margaret Lee, in the old days of virile he-man like a big top and your box office treats his wife cruelly and the love story. The film closely follows also created a most favorable im- like a circus. couple pictures and who loved him in “The Get a of joeys young rancher finds himself in love the play and is really a justification (Continued on Page 10) in the lobby and your fortune is Barker” will be disappointed in with her. Pancho settles the diffi- for a continuance of musical come- made. You will never have “Man Trouble.” Here, he is but to buy culty jn his own rather question- dies in pictures. The original mu- extra advertising, a dressed up ruffian who uses his when you get able but thoroughly satisfactory sic of De Sylva, Brown and Hen- your next strength to beat small piano Behrendt-Levy-Rosen Joe Cook picture, that is manner. up derson was kept in the picture, and if Ted Howard and Dave Chasen players and shoot up other gang- Co., Ltd. The story is very old-fashioned one number, “I Want To Be Bad,” are with him. sters. When he isn’t doing that General Insurance in theme and treatment. It smacks was magnificently staged, with he’s tossing pretty young girls Insurance Exchange Building PRODUCER’S VIEWPOINT. of the old days of horse opera when some effects that were delightfully around. 1261 The story is but an excuse for Joe Tom Mix started and Broncho Billy spectacular. The story drags a lot VA He rants and bellows in places Cook, but that’s reason enough. Joe was the rage, vieing with Bill Hart, in spots and speeds up splendidly and does everything a real bad man does everything, tight rope walk- but those were the days when pic- in others. It is this change of ing, juggling, should do. Even his efforts to be ball walking and all tures were pictures, so no one can rhythm, perhaps, that is the chief nice, are sinister. sorts of deeds of heroics ; together complain at “The Bad Man” for po nt of criticism, if any. with The story tells of a despondent being a comedian de-luxe. picture is entirely in techni- Meg&M being great entertainment. The girl who has treated badly This picture has been shot from VIEWPOINT: been color and has some exceedingly many unusual angles, EXHIBITOR’S by all men caught trying to make and some dif- beautiful shots. Particularly does it Special routines, stage Walter Huston is a comparative ficult situations, up her mind to jump in the river. Tap, toe, which had to be make Nancy Carroll stand out to and screen. stranger, but he will make friends ballet, musical comedy, grabbed on the now or never. The This she does under a dare from better for you and followers for himself. advantage than in any other acrobatic, new ‘Heel-It’ rain and mud sequences were very Sills while he is about to run a Spectacular desert riding and wild picture she has done. It enhances well done and lighted also the in- line of bootleg. He jumps in and west Mex. costumes would suggest her beauty immeasurably and teriors. It is another great feather saves her then gives her a job in ballyhoo. brings out new phases of her in the cap of Frank Capra. a similar his cafe. She answers a newspaper Dialogue and adaptation was ex- PRODUCER’S VIEWPOINT: article which results in a Christmas best thing in picture is cellent. Wise cracking was most The the day spent in an old fashioned farm the flawless acting of Walter Hus- excellent, and the picture is a cinch house. Sills comes to bring her ton, without which the opus is quite to gross a million. back and she goes to save the EARLE WALLACE ordinary. The direction of Clarence CASTING DIRECTOR’S young man she is vacationing with. Busy to Badger was orthodox but showed Always Busy Developing Dancing Stars but Never Too VIEWPOINT. Willie Collier, Back, she tips off Sills to the Jr. experience and judgment. The pho- Create and Produce was all right in the little he had to danger of a frame up. He disre- Original ROUTINES and REVUES That Sell tography was at times magnificent DANCE do, as was Joan Peers as the lead- gards this tip and gets himself shot. but uniformly good. The dialogue Belmont Theatre Bldg., First and Vermont ing lady. Both parts, however, He forgives the girl and allows her Exposition Los Angeles, Calif. closely followed the play, for which Phone 1196 were innocuous. Louise Fazenda to go with the man of her choice. our criticism is that the English also was in the picture, but no use Particularly effective scene was language used by Lopez, admittedly was made of her inimitable ability the day and night spent in the poor peon, contained a selection for laugh getting. She was kept a farmhouse under homely conditions of words not expected from that fair and clean. Joe Cook, Tom where a Xmas tree and exchange HARVEY VALUE source. Huston’s* dialect, however, Howard and Dave Chasen along of presents touch those senti- saved this defection. with Collier are as potent a quar- CASTING mentally inclined. tette as are the Marx Bros. Given DIRECTOR’S EXHIBITORS VIEWPOINT: VIEWPOINT: The work of O. P. If your customers still fall for the KARELS Heggie was delightful. He played society night club gangsters, they SCHOOL OF DANCING the fussy old invalid uncle in splen- will not object to this but there is 7377 Beverly Blvd. OR. 2688 did style and his manipulation of nothing of a novelty to the wheel chair was very funny. He recommend it. got most of the laughs and fre- quently set the rhythm at a faster PRDOUCER’S VIEWPOINT: tempo when it had a tendency to When are you going to let up on lag. E. Alderson as a skinflint also exploiting the underworld. We gave a sterling performance of a have advanced to the prison cycle now, why go backwards? The direction of Berthold Viertel was prosaic, perhaps there was nothing in the story to Associates Gladys Murray, Lafe Page Ballet Dept.—Mary Frances Taylor and inspire him to make — NELSON an effort other than get the picture PRACTICAL DRAMATICS AND STAGE DANCING shot. The photography was medi- Off-Rhythm, “Modernized Ballet” and Acrobatic ocre and in many places, worse Tap, THACHER than that. The lighting was care- “MODERNIZED BALLET” by Mary Frances Taylor lessly done in many important (Premier Danseuse) "Oh Susanna," "Gone Hollywood," “Student Prince," scenes and the angles shot from "Broadway Melody" PARAMOUNT - SAN FRANCISCO were often confusing. “Tap and Off-Rhythm” by Bud Murray and Lafe Page

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SEPT. 13, 1930 INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN PAGE FIVE WILLS SCHOOL TO In Hollywood-~Now ADD DEPARTMENT What the P. A. Says Wills trained dancers are in de- By BUD MURRAY mand by motion picture studios, the- By THE OFFICE COPY BOY atrical producers and clubs, and it has been found necessary to install a separate department at the Wills Being invited out to two different OPENINGS in one day, and ac- DONN McELWAINE, Pathe. Adventurer, school to furnish talent for these — globe trotter complishing this feat of accepting and keeping both appointments is a engagements. and reporter extraordinary—Popular Broadway actor re- hard thing to do in Hollywood, now, but both were ideal occasions, and —A Students at the Wills school of markable knowledge of the so we went in the afternoon, to the newLos Angeles habits—According to an announce- dancing receive the benefit of Press Club quarters atop the American Storage Build this ment— booking service entirely free. This mg—we had a glorious time, through the kind invi- new department was installed by JOHN LEROY JOHNSON, Universal.—The delectable tation of Walter Merrick, President of the L. A Mr. Wills in order to give students Betty—Must pay five cents into the general treasury Pity Press Club, and must congratulate him on the — the every advantage to appear profes- poor.—The increasingly splendid appointments and the very elite class of popular comedian—A diplomat’s ser- I sionally before an audience. I people we met, including our old friend, Brooks Barnes vice in the name of love the new movie season’s The booking department does not — most hilarious v/ tnir of the News. mirth-quake. confine itself to Los Angeles and Curtis Mosby and his Boys from the Apex Club, vicinity, but furnishes talent for DON EDDY, RKO. Miss LaRoy has what played their sizzling Music. The “gals” did their — Hollywood calls theatrical enterprises in San Fran- rhythm dances,” and our associate director, Lafe a feeding complex—Bought her $1000 Kentucky-bred mare—It cisco, New York and other cities. Page, started to “steam”—Mildred Washington is makes my charity look like a business—Photographing the “dream,” and what a “hoofer,” and will someone “fish ladders”—There was no faking, no doubling, no pulling grab her real quick as a “stager of dances,” because of punches Within two hours had caught some of the numbers the girls did at the Press Club — 100 pounds of trout opening were “mean”—and how! Film Row —Sue Carol is starting her first autograph album—Got away Then to our dear friends, Mr. and Mrs. Eduardc to a flying start—Rex Beach’s most thrilling story of the -Far Bud Murray Cansino, whom we trouped with years ago, 15 in the North—For the first time in his long and illustrious career “Doing Our Bit” Winter Garden production Has won an even greater Eduardo has opened one of the finest and most practical dancing school: Cuttings success on the screen—Has a feeling in the that it would terrible. West, and with his knowledge of practical dancing, should be the By THE ROUNDER be biggest in Hollywood or anytime now —At the opening which was a veri VICTOR M. SHAPIRO, Fox —To set a standard in the mat- “swanky” affair, Eduardo invited all the Dancing Maestros, and “boxing ter of all star casts Busiest film executive in gloves” were given to the different dance teachers — Hollywood as souvenirs. Foremost Among those present we noticed Wanda Grazer, Ballet dancer— among feminine screen writers—The brilliant and Treason is a crime punishable Leon Janney, young Warner Brothers star—“Carmelita,” well-knowi creative genius—Another famous name to the long list of no- Spanish dancer by death according to the con- Wilbert Dunn, adagio and Ball-room dancer wht tables—Exercised options on their contracts Just won new worked with — us in “Passing Show of 1916,—we dished dirt of the older stitution, but to aid, abet and triumphs. days Ernie Grooney, a musical director whom we worked with manj incite a traitorous act is moons ago, and who is about to close a long successful two years engage ARTHUR Q. HAGERMAN, Tiffany.—-Most pretentious worserer, especially if the poor ment in this capacity at the Warner Brothers Studio—Several of Casino’: production—An elaborate special production-—Established box star pupils did some dances of Spain, and a victim was and always had couple of these youngster: office records.—Players of promise in the new talkie season have “IT.” been a loyal and ardent adher- She arrived without fanfare or pomp—Tiffany’s group of sim- The feature, of the evening, however, was when Eduardo himself die ent of the Faith. How’re you ian stars his original dance—The old boy still has a lot of dancing left in his sys- —A comely chimpanzee flapper—Eager for her con- gonna make the punishment fit tem—his cute little daughter, Marghuerita, did one of those flirtatior quest of the talking screen. dances, which only can be done by a (in the crime? Spaniard our minds)— BILLY LEYSER, Metropolitan.—Achieved international Marghuerita, is sure fire for a career, if she does what “Pop Cansino’ Accusation is hereby aimed, recognition The lure of a theatrical career too says—The hostessMrs. Eduardo was as busy as a bee—-answering ques- — was much for pointed and violently hurled Charlie tions and serving the guests and a great time was had by all—even Mrs —Charming personality and a new degree of talent Bud Murray got up and danced. at F. E. Benson, manager of We must say a few words about one of the unusual surprises we the United Artists exchange. had during the past week in the form of a telephone call from Harland All along, we have been trying Briggs, who is now playing at the Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, in “Its to work a mad up against this RKO TAKES OVER MASON a Wise^ Child”—Harland and the writer trouped together about 17 years Girl of My Dreams” was the here golf dingus. We wanted “Opry,” and we were doing straighl (Continued from Page 1) CAP TAKE $6500 for Harland’s perfect comedy—In that year we discovered many new to feel ourselves the Defender has not been decided upon, but towns i n Pennsylvania —and just imagine we are in Hollywood now. of the Box-office. We had heard it is assumed that stars and El Oapitan took in $6500 for its The “influx” seems to be on the wane in second week of “The Poor Nut,” Hollywood now, its the “ex- that Mary Pickford had opened players under contract to the odus,” as George Murphy confides he leaves this week for his vaudeville studio will be employed in the with Elliott Nugent and hung up the Wilshire tour—A1 Herman, tells us he hits the trail for Eastern vaudeville—as Links in Beverly stage presentations. This means the closing notice. It will be fol- does Jack Boyle, formerly of Kramer & Boyle—Tut Mace joined Fan- Hills and in disgust and ab- that we may see Amos n’ Andy, lowed in two weeks by Charlotte chon Marco’s “Hollywood in pd Collegian Idea” in Denver—Sylvia Shore horence, drove out there for the Wheeler and Woolsey, Bebe Greenwood Parlor Bedroom and left with F. & M. “Modes” Idea Joe Brown opens in St. Louis for a short Daniels, Richard Dix, Betty Bath. purpose of forging some tell- vaudeville tour, and then a trip to Europe for well Compson, earned rest—Redmond Evelyn Brent, Jack Hollywood Playhouse, with Kolb & Wells, writes he played the London Palladium for ing shafts anent killing the Mulhall, Roque, a week—Charles Rod La June and Dill in “The Good Old Days,” Foy left last week. golden egged goose, and hold- Clyde and others of the many registered $4800 and will close this Our pupil, Mary Brian, from Paramount Pictures goes to N. Y.— ing the fair queen up to ridi- RKO stars in their stage plays. Olive week. Nothing is underlined to Borden another of our former pupils, will go to N. Y. for a pro- Condition of business in the legit cule and contumely in this is- follow. duction yet un-named, and you can bet she will be O. K.—Kathryn field has been showing a steady Hereford sue. Biltmore did a mere $6000 for the who played in “Ripples” N. Y. stage production, leaves this strength among the shows now run- closing week of “Candlelight.” week for immediate rehearsals for the new Zeigfield Musical “Smiles ” We took a look about the ning. Dorothy Mackaye at the written by Anthony Egan folded, not completing second Wm. McGuire, in Hollywood now. bizarre but beautiful Vine St. in “A Cup of Sugar” layout and week of “The Missing Witness.” On the Boulevard met Bill Perlberg, who got us our job with Sid grossed $7000, initial week. This Grauman, and Bill thought in our virtuous mind very flatteringly said “this column is great” and never is the biggest business this- house Business at the Belasco, with “It’s a Word about our dance that “the devil always direction—We hope dear readers you do not comes has done in a year. A Wise Child,” is only fair. take us seriously, in this columning racket”—Please remember our in a garb of sugar coating.” business is “Dance direction” But now that I’ve thought it and this column is a side line, but we thank We were satisfied that Mary Dog? I am. I was duly in- Bill Perlberg, over, I’m remorseful. just the same—On the same Boulevard Lee Wilmot, an I know itiated into the honorable had committed a crime against did eccentric dancer and comedian, whom we plaved at the “Chinese Thea- I wrong and it wasn’t my everything fault. ' and sacred Order of the ter” last year, and who stopped the show the “Midnight” show he played. in the book from Benson enticed me, and Then poor weak creature that Saffron smack into a real Dance Director with so many brilliant mayhem to arson when she I am, Pups by Jake ideas in his small stature, that I fell. we wonder where he stores them all undertook to lure her erstwhile Fogel, Keeper of the Fleas, Our boy friend, Larry Ceballos, whom we trouped I wonder if I went out there with about 1912-13 in theatre ably assisted by Mongrels T .he„Whirl of Society,” when Larry customers to her lotus danced a sensational “Acrobatic again if F. E. could promote me George Naylor waltz with his sister—Larry just started leafed link of iniquity. and Harry producing one idea a month a season pass. for Fanchon and Marco, and It was then we ran into Wineberg. Cliff Brough- we look forward to seeing something dif- Man- * * * ferent on this circuit, which is just what the doctor ordered ager Benson. He, with malice ton is Chief Mongrel and Later we bumped into Milton M. aforethought, immediately in- Lola Gentry, Golden, Hollywood’s’ favorite at- Adams man- if anybody don’t think torney, who has just been troduced elected to the Assembly—Milton was with our us to Link Manager ager of the Film Board of boy friend, that the Hounds are a Bernard Weinberg, our champ publicity man whom we were Ralph. We accepted the nomi- with ” Trade, has returned to her desk in the ate (too late) Harry Carroll Revue—To the Brown Derby nation cooly. “Hu h, we great pack, they’re all wet. for a Quick lunch and in a booth, Kity Flynn, thought, “an enemy to our box after a period if illness. It’s who was our pet under- Jji Jjl in study Good News and is immense in pictures in offices.” difficult to work up any amount _ Hollywood—A few words with Bobby C. H. Griffith, assistant Woolsey, who bribes us to go to “Caliente” for the But Captain Ralph, with of sympathy for the charming man- Week end —Bobby starts a new feature for RKO, ager of Universal “Sherlock at Home” demonlike affability, asked us Miss Gentry, when, from ap- exchange has and if you don t know it his boy friend, Bert Wheeler is the other half. if been given a year’s Eddie Buzzell we played his nefarious pearance she looks fine absence on says he just finished a peach of a short, so and entitled full pay in which to recover nd Chanty (th s IS game. chipper. its his no gag) BBB - threatens to leave for But good to see A ! NOOwnA YAVA°w#v\ K soon— couple of !” health. He has been on the A youngsters in the corner—Johnny “No, never we exploded her back and if she takes our U. Hyams (of Hyams and McIntyre), who reminds us : payroll for the past of the “G rl of Mv vehemently. advise she’ll keep as well as 13 years. Dreams they starred in. and which we juveniled in— JJohnnyy sittingg with Then came the dirty another youngster, William Collier. Sr. work. she looks. Gene Walters, that sterling writer, “Give him a putter and let him * * * who reminds us of that party at his Studio apartment Noo m Yawk in 1914 (good old days). See Sid go around once.” This from The Film Board held a meet- S C1 back in N - Y--ruow writing for wl RKO—in Hollywood now Benson. Think of it. And he ing last WANTED Monday and ten minu- • Why we so to the Olympic Fights is . a question—two “flookey” fights complaining about bad busi- V CeSS1Ve 'Veek anci business getting worse, tes w'orth of conversation was °o”n J L 5 and why NOT? Mr a d brotber ness on the row. r, Johnny, were there, wondering discussed in two hours. It’s ? , who won— Ihe Quillan family also leave soon for vaudeville, but leave Eddie here, With sinister intent, Ralph wonderful how these neighbors A California Corporation U d b6 ’ C011tlnue bis activities in his successful field placed ball pictures) (Pathe a and stick in our love one another. wants an Executive thor- hand, fastened * * * B tt> bead man of the a number about oughly conversant with stage « S,^°. local Stage hands union, wanting to take *°Ck t e al " e enters. ,f our wrist and led us to Hole 1. /*, IL you dare call it that—and then we notice Jimmy Shay, formerly with and screen personalities. a\ new kind1 of\ 3 Graces —Bennv Berman of Brown DeSylva & Hen- Wth much trepidation we teed Universal has been appointed erman Sch6n and Jubby Garron-We gabbed a few minutes off and Jiminy crickets, tbWwwith the two Harrvs—T T SHarry — would Sales Manager for Akme Re- Gourfam, General Production manager of the Paramount Publix Stage you believe it, I made that first producers. Colonel Early re- shows, and Harry Santley, the genera' b"°k „°f this same orgamzation-We also see hole in one. ports a tremendous .f our boy friend from demand for SALARY Rich the “ds”’ h« » ( th~ n»n-cracfabk On next hole, boy, it was bis device but has kept off $5,000.00 yearly and share a pip. I side-stepped the first making installations until in profits of growing con- *•» sstrj* “as, "AS’’ ,™ hazzard and sunk it in par. The thoroughly into production. pinal and we might add- (our srsisfss gang gave cern firmly established. pupil)—Bobby Vernon, in a milk colored me a hand on a 10 They will begin installing on dlne 3 ge ’ tleman who Erects picture foot putt around a little hill. 15. out’ with- Sept. © "being'' LOUD~ raff ? tZ * * .h, Hole 3 had several kinks in * it, that had me guessing for a 1 We ,1,led of • NITE Blackburn and Elliott re- Investment Required, *• <">” s»» time, ft “CCE but I managed to bounce- ported the installing of one of Secured Ike Edwards fobbed with us about “.Timmy Hussey’s Tattle ” into line with the hole and their with Tales new model Daylight hoofed IKE and Jimmy paid us :off in “mmical stories”- made a birdie. I had a little Screens in the. J hn Sheehan, of Good News’ (Chicago company)—' Rainbow thea- Address Box 403 who Wilson MLner he tough break manages and operates the Brown Derby-Joe on the 16th and tre on Santa Barbara and Wall. B.B.B. Another Frisco immitMlng INSIDE FACTS newcomer. Roy Cummings, who we were lost two strokes but did the All reports express satisfaction. Vinter Garden shows with in manv m Hollywood now—Charley course in 60 and its par 57. * * * versatile WinningerS the most Not Los Angeles thespian we know of, musical or Dramatic. bad for a beginner, eh? Hey, are you a Yellow ;

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Hello, James MadisOn. gins, Joseph Marsh, and Forrest My Southern cotton plantation What is your definition of script cognac? Easley, accused of stealing a was never overrun with bugs till RIDE PROSPERITY BAND WAGON delectable variety of the “Dawn Patrol” from Warner •I started worrying about them. A of spiritus all kinds of weeks tried to stimulate busi- There have been Bros., was postponed by Judge Weevil to him who weevil frumenti that changes real cof- ness in the motion pictures. We have had Greater Movie Dailey Stafford until September 25. thinks. fee into reel coffee. * * * Week, Greater Talkie Week and weeks for Greater what-have- Platt Music Company celebrated Hello, Marty May. yous. They have accomplished nothing constructive. Perhaps Hello, Ralph Spence. its twenty-fifth anniversary last Hello, James Madison. Hello, Madison. a special feature or so have been exhibited during the advertised week. James What is a back-seat golfist? They tell me your period, after which the movies dropped back into the same old Maurice Costello was freed of a new home is A woman who lets her hsu- beginning to show cracks. $100,000 breach of promise suit filed band hold the club while she slush channel. Yeah; wise by Vivienne Sengler, actress, who cracks. tells him how to drive. definite in the indus- A Greater Week that marks a advance asked that the charge be dismissed. try that is to be maintained and recognized as the LOW stand- She may file a second suit, however. * * * ard for the rest of the year might be epochal but has not yet HAMILTON, Ont. — Queen’s into existence. come Theatre was wrecked by a bomb It remained for Jesse L. Lasky of Paramount Publix to explosion. suggest a week that IS a Week. He has announced a celebra- * * * Mary Fabian sued Everett Mar- tion of PROSPERITY WEEK. That sounds like something. Betty Alden getting herself signed to plav in ” shall and his wife, Carolina Segrera, “Lightnin’ is celebrated throughout the country from Oct. 5 to 11. It’s Will Rogers It to be demanding they pay her $300. new vehicle Alma Real playing a mother The psychology of Prosperity Week is optimistic, and can be * * * in a Spanish version of the “Big House” . . . ! . The Tiffany that general period GARY, Ind. William F. Brown, lot made to spread throughout the town so a — crowded with trucks Sidney Fields being a bad man publisher, was killed and of money circulating can be made a vogue, not limited to a few music in RKO S Cimarron William Georgia Rogers, a dancer, was LeBaron staying in New theatres. seriously injured when the auto in York with no intentions of going to Europe’ Evelyn The great barometer of a prosperous era is the theatre. It which they were driving was struck Brent driving a dog team in the “Silver Horde” The depression, the first to s'ense a recovery by a Pennsylvania passenger train. is the first to feel a and Tiller Sunshine Girls on their way to St. Louis Wesley in reflects throughout of good times. Prosperity the theatre Ruggles is a native son Neely Edwards playing with Ber- is is not credit all business. The reason because the theatre a ALFRED NEWMAN nard Granville’s little girl And Mrs. Bernard Granville institution. It handles and places in circulation vast sums of TO TAKE CHARGE looking on CASH daily. If has no frozen assets. It buys for cash and AT U. A. STUDIO * * pays in cash. There is no dead stock nor idle capital investment Alfred Newman, recognized in the Sylvia Picker being sophisticated Vera Van writing in for to a turnover. Its debts are incurred America’s waiting buyers make musical world as one of from New York and sending greetings to all the pals has and paid weekly. most talented young conductors, Robert Stone thinking up a new story David been appointed head of the music de- Graham Most all lines of endeavor are the beneficiaries of a success- Fischer rushing around partment at United Artists studios, Maude Feeley looking unruffled ful theatre. At the very announcement that a theatre is to be following recent resignation of Dr. and very attractive Isabel Culver' the former “collich built, real estate immediately takes an advance and brisk trad- Hugo Riesenfeld. girl writing for a new golf magazine Gloria Gray Newman will conduct, score, and ing induces other owners to build close by, thus inaugurating doing an unbilled tap back stage at the Egan Mil- supervise whatever music is used in an era of prosperity for the neighborhood. connection with a number of im- lions of extra players on the RKO lot most of ’em are the theatre is completed, the hardware men, the fur- When portant forthcoming productions. Alaskan salmon ..... Doug Fairbanks Jr., signing to play “Beau “Reaching niture dealers, the carpet and drapery firms, electrical fixture Among them will be Ideal” Mary Astor preparing for another picture Moon,” starring Douglas people, electrical sign men, printers, sign painters, advertising For the Lowell Sherman being mistaken Fairbanks, which Irving Berlin for either Amos or Andy firms, dealers, plumbers, decorators, newspapers, cloth- paint will produce; “Kiki,” Mary Pick- he’s doing black-face for “The Losing Game” and listening iers who make uniforms for ushers and attendants, and many ford’s next starring vehicle; Sol to people talk about him. other lines of business are immediately the recipients of large Lesser’s production based on “The * * * Dove,” co-starring Dolores Del Rio orders of merchandise. When the house is opened, some two and Walter Huston; an A1 Jolson Tired business men on their lunch hours They like the hundred or more employees are put to work. This means big production, and a DeSylva-Brown- Newsreel Theatre Jules Buffano smoking a cigarette profits for the nearby eating places, candy shops, drug stores Henderson opus. in the alley back-stage at the Paramount Henry Armetta music for the etc., whose orders to supply this demand are far reaching arms He conducted the looking “regusted”. Florenz Ziegfeld and Samuel Gold- of prosperity. # & wyn production, “Whoopee,” star- If a presentation is on the bill, there are the costumers with ring Eddie Cantor, and for Arthur If this pecky daylight saving bill goes through, the Breakfast Club will have to serve their profits from ornaments and designs and the necessary Hammerstein’s production, “The afternoon tea. . . . Wally Berry is back on the job at the M-G-M- plant but still can’t talk any dry goods, the shoes and stockings for stage and street wear, Lottery Bride.” louder than a Japanese auction- eer. . . . Jim Tully is on his way to New York to lecture about some- the settings for the stage, and goods and lumber for making thing or other. W. B. SUBSTITUTES He’s going by Pullman. . . . Burton Homes, who makes scenery and properties. “God’s Gift to Women,” will be a living finding strange places has moved into Bob Fairbanks house in Laurel^ This is a weekly expenditure aud does not take into con- substituted in place of “The Egg Canyon. . ., . P. G. Wodehouse bought a new typewriter without any H’s to save him the trouble_ of crossing them out. . . . sideration the money paid for film rental. A successful theatre Crate Wallop” in the W. B. lineup. Bob Leonard put in a swell tennis court at his in It is by Frederick Hazelitt Brennan, place Malibu so he can play nights costs from $10,000 to $15,000 a week to operate, which is a lot of and keep the neighbors . . and recently appeared in Liberty awake. . Charley Bickford is mad because money for one institution somebody dug a hole in to keep moving. other line his yard oil. . . What Magazine. and found . Mister De Mille of endeavor can show such a dissemination of cash and currency (C. B.) was visited by Gov. Christensen of Minnesota on Wednesday and showed him lot a of old guns things. . . weekly from a single unit? and . Mary Doran had a GALE IN TWO-REELER birthday and a day off this week. It is the duty of every theatre manager to get back of Para- Roberta Gale, RKO Radio Pic- mount Publix’ Prosperity Weew, and show these facts to the tures’ featured player, has been as- VERA MARSH SIGNED BOOK MURIEL signed a part in “Honeymoon Ho- Vera Marsh, recently in “Good local papers that the merchants might become conversant with Muriel Stryker, Ziegfeld Follies tel,” two-reeler News” and other Metro-Goldwyn- a Nick and Tony girl who has been a feature in a what their theatre means to their community. A successful Mayer pictures, has comedy being produced by Louis just been signed half dozen Fanchon and Marco theatre is a reflection of prosperity. Brock at studio. to again appear with Buster It is a symbol of progres- RKO West units, opens at the State, Los An- as his leading lady in his present sive sectionalism, and the lay people should be made to realize geles, next week. assignment with Christie Brothers. it. There never was a live town whose theatre was a liability ‘DR. KNOCK’ NEXT It is still rumored Paul Ash will Knock” the stage story open at the Paramount, Los An- there cannot be a sick theatre in a going community. “Doctor TO MAKE COMEDIES of an ambitious country doctor, who geles, and not with the Warner Let’s all get back of Prosperity Week. the power of suggestion puts a Brothers. by Negotiations between Daphne whole village to bed, opened at Pollard and Pathe Studios have the Pasadena Community Play- VIKINGS DUE culminated in the signing of the SOON DOUG, house Thursday, September 11. Varick Frissell, explorer REVIVE OLD CLASSICS! comedienne to a contract. and pro- ducer whose films, By the terms of the agreement, “The Great Arc- George Arliss is going to do “The Devil”. This brings tic Seal Hunt” and “Lure of the up APPARATUS BURNED she will make six two-reel, all- the suggestion that a great subject for talkie Labrador,” were seen last year, is a would be Goethe’s Sept. 11. talking comedies within six SAN FRANCISCO, now arranging a release for “Vik- “Faust,” done many years ago very successfully as a stage play Shortly after new sound apparatus ings of the North,” an all dialogue had been installed in the Newman BACK FROM by the late Louis Morrison. “Faust” is a great drama, with a VOYAGE feature which he made in Alaska. theatre, fire swept through the SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 11.— wealth of romantic material and much scenic possibility. The projection room when film came in Betty Frederick, vaude player, has brocken scene would offer possibilities PHOTO CUSTOMERS many for unique screen contact with an exposed wire, and returned from a vacation in Hono- SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 11. — and color setting. caused damage amounting to sev- lulu. She is slated to leave here in .\fter giving customers afternoon And what a role Mephistopheles would eral thousand dollars. October for the East. be for Douglas tea, beauty advice, bridge lessons Fairbanks. What opportunities for his fanciful leaping and and golf demonstrations, Publix’s unique acting. It is a great part for a great actor and would deserving of lasting life. “The Thief of Bagdad” has sufficient California has instituted a policy of photographing each ticket buyer. afford Fairbanks as much, if not more, chance to add to his of the Arabian Nights classic to warrant it being made immor- glory as did “The Thief of Bagdad.” And speaking of “The tal. PUPIL IN CHARGE Thief,” why not make a talkie out of that? Its about due for a It is difficult for Fairbanks to find material that will hold SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 11. — revival anyway, and the success of the synchronized and up to his “Robin Hood,” “Black Pirate”—and, by the way, why Herbert Fredericks, who began six sounded “Birth of a Nation” should lend encouragement to not a talkie of “The Mark of Zorro?” Doug has a gold mine in years ago as a pupil of Bill Bickett is now assistant instructor at Bick- renew these old master-pieces. his classics if he will consider modernizing and shooting them ett’s band school, in charge of all Stage plays are perennial, and some motion pictures are out again. beginners. . - — —

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Harold J. Bock KRESS BLDG. Manager SAN FRANCISCO 935 Market St., PHONE DOUGLAS 2213 OAKLAND—SACRAMENTO—SAN JOSE Office Suite 504 FOX ACQUIRES FEW ‘LEGITS’ Qreek Play Qiven HOLIDAY Market St. PUTS At Tiny Theatre HOYT CONTROL Gleanings RUN IN NORTH S. F. BUSINESS SAN FRANCISCO; Sept. 11. — SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 11.— With the Geary temporarily given Reginald gravers staged the Athe- IN AUSTRALIA nian Society over to t he cinema and the Alca- version of the Greek IN THE SUNNY San Francisco booking agents, zar and President still dark, San farce, ‘Lysistrata,” at his pee-wee always the best of friends, joined Francisco legit was at a minimum theatre in the Fairmont hotel this Sept. 11.— hands in a gala “good times” ban- SAN FRANCISCO, during the wee just passed. And the week, drawing good crowds. With Paramount reported negotiat- quet at Girard’s French Restaurant stage stuff that was running was Cast included Beatrice Benaderet, SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 11. — ing for the Union this week. The program, compiled Theatres in Aus- none too successful. However, John Edwards, Josephine Woolf, While the current week had several tralia, Fox jumped in ahead this by Musical Walsh, was master-of- “everything will be all right in the Rosetta Baker, Olive Folsom, Bea- interesting pictures premiering to week and, to protect its own in- ceremonied by Sol Krause and in- Autumn.” trice Jacoby, Kathleen O'Reily, good business, theater men were on following offerings: terests, acquired a controlling inter- cluded the Pauline Frederick opened Mon- Gertrude Lenahan, Earlda Freitas, the sunny side of the street, but est in the Hoyt Theatres. Opening address, “How. I Got day night at the Curran. Critics Peggy Bethers, Wanda Frentrup, when next week’s box office returns Hoyt has about a hundred houses, My Start” by Winfield Blake; toe thought her performance great but Madeline Braida, Iris Chamberlain. come in their cloud of joy probably scattered throughout Australia. Deal dance, Maude Amber; song,»“See couldn’t hand the vehicle, “The Jean Kramer, Edith Citrino, Vio- will be punctured. Plenty of pa- will give Fox new film bookings, Me Tomorrow” by Phil Frease; Crimson Hour,” so much. Second let Tierney, Dorothy Cannon, trons downtown for the Admission giving that firm a better break than banjo solo, “Nothing Today” by and final week of John Holland’s Helen Eliot, Aileen Lange, Grace Day celebration helped Tuesday other American producers, who have Bert Catley; song, “I’ll Be Back In production, “ Young Love” at the Rhodin, Marya Karnova, Kay Clay- business a lot. been losing ground lately through An Hour” by Lou Emmel; talking Columbia did a very poor $6000. ton, Paloma Williams, Ethel Ham- Triangle’s reissue of “Birth of a poor quality of some of the pic- Morning” act, “Phone Us In the Sid Goldtree’s Green Street is mand, Dixie Hunt, Rosa Mari, Nation” Uyo-a-daying it at the tures. by Carlyle and Ellsworth; saxo- running but four nights a week with Frederick Stuart Smith, Henry B. Geary started off the first seven Paramount’s deal with Union in solo, “It’s I phone the Best Can “H o t ’n‘ Bothered.” Goldtree Lister, Earl M. Hirschey, John days to okay business with $10,000 the Anzacs has been on for several Offer” by J. D. Barnes; hand organ plans to produce “Ex-Mistress” and Larritzen, King Whyte, Dean said to be the figure. months, and is due to be closed solo, “The Good Old Days Are is now seeking a leading woman. Kinter. Local showmen figure a $1.50 top soon, according to reports. Gone” by Bert Levey; recitation, Sidney Schlesinger, Lindley Ab- pretty steep for this town, which Authentic . reports indicate that “I’ll Try to Squeeze You In” by Duffy will re-open soon. Other bott, Nils Douglass, Thomas Blake, is accustomed to paying 65 cents solo, “Is DANCE TEACHERS Carl Eber; harmonica plays are to c ome into the Geary Peter Hester, John Rhine, William for the best flickers put out. Since There Anything New” by Ella Goodwin, RE-ELECT and Columbia, following the pres- Gilbert Jones, James opening, management has cut down LUDWIG Weston; finale, “I’ll Send You a ent shows. Neill, Dorothy Burdette, Frances expenses wherever possible and that CHIEF EXECUTIVE Wire Collect” by the entire com- Jacoby, Grace Newton, Charles may help next week a bit. pany. Hampton, Bertram Symmes, Ru- Loew’s Warfield opened John dolph Melesky. in SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 11. — * * * McCormack “Song O’ My Some three hundred dancing teach- The Gilbert Seldes version is Heart” and drew the oddest run of scheduled to come into the Curran ers met here this wee in the tenth SPOTLIGHTS TWO HOUSES biz that house has ever seen. Mat- annua! convention of the California shortly. inees were great throughout the Association Teachers of Dancing, Vic Heras of Heras and Wallace week with plenty of clay pipe trade re-electing Albert president, drawing up to the theater in taxis. Ludwig . . . and Carl Luster, one half of the NEW FOX STENOG. ARE But after p. m. business dropped. and Mrs. Charles Clark and Mabel Luster Brothers, used to ride the PLANNED 7 Hasse, SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 11.— At any rate receipts for the initial vice presidents; Rose Moore, ponies together in the circus . . . Frances Baker has been added to secretary; Leo Glines, treasurer; comes now a pianothon in Sherman, week were around $28,000'. Second the local Fox West Coast offices as week isn’t expected to be so big. George Seigler, trustee and Belle Clay’s window . . .Billy Hapek pre- IN STOCKTON secretary. She succeeds Ethel Butlar, sergeant at arms. siding at the ivories in an effprt to Orpheum opened Columbia’s A show, in conjunction with the Seavers, who resigned after seven “Africa Speaks,” Umbagi, on Sat- outdistance previous record holders STOCKTON, Sept. 11.— convention, Two years service. urdajq starting the run in great was staged by . . . but that’s nothing compared Lew more theatres will be added soon Serbin of the Dance Art Shoe Co., to the double act that’s in the shape. General opinion was that now to Stockton’s already lengthy roster which company also the “Ingagi” knocks might hurt had on display eighth month of breaking in a new of picture houses. a RUSH IN VISIT “Umbagi” but week end crowds complete accessory layout. Pupils layoff . . . Waite taking a Don on National Theatres have adver- of the _ were great and continued to hold McFarland-Joy, William bottle of not-very-near beer . . . FRANCISCO, Sept.. 11.— tised for bids on a new $300,000 SAN O’Rourke, McLane, McGown and Perry Silvey scurrying back to his George Rush, assistant divisional up well throughout the session. theatre, the site of which has been Errna^ Gage studios, all Week is expected to gross around of San Wagnon advertising desk . . .Dick selected. advertising head for Fox West Francisco, exhibited new dance Spier and Dutch Reimer stop for a Coast, is visiting his parents in Fox had a local boyj son of t he Fox West Coast is nearing com- steps. chat. Colorado during his vacation. He former chief police, George O’Brien pletion of the Fox Stockton, cost- in Fox’s “Last of the Duanes” with Bud Gorman, Art Landau and ing is expected back this week. $400,000 and slated to open Fanchon and Marco’s “Modes” Harold Harris have a studio . . . soon. Idea and Walt Roesner and concert where they teach enterprising fid- orchestra. Laurel and Hardy’s dlers the art of fiddling ... in a big SUZETTE FREE ANN HOFMANN OAKLAND, Sept. 11.—With the “Murder Case” helped run up a fig- . . Sprigg the way . Jack among closing Saturday night of “Lom- SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 11.— ure of $47,000. Buster Keaton in- .. . Vallejo’s DANCE STUDIO students . Jack Ryan, bardi, Ltd.” Leo Carrillo bows out Suzette Bermudez, dance director “Dough Boys” follo’wed. master publicity artist, in town for of the 'Dufwin Announces That after' a ten-week at the Paramount, was granted a Wagnon’s Embassy was disap- a . . Carroll, from the day . Jean stay. He will return to Los An- divorce this week from Jose Ber- pointing in the first seven days of Andrew McFarland Fox lot, paying a visit. geles where he will rejoin Duffy, mudez, her husband and dance A1 Jolson in “Big Boy:” Best the Is Cliff Work chatting with rival who is planning Now Teaching Advanced to re-enter the partner, when the pair were in house could do was $10,500' and it press reps in the Orph lobby . . . coast legit Acrobatic and Tumbling at her field, pending the settle- vaude as Suzette and Jose. She has should have done a lot more. An- Harry Bush’s neck still hurts. ment of studio, II SI Market St., minor details coincident resumed her maiden name of Tobey. other week and then it scrams. San Francisco. Herman Schenk up from Los An- with his recent bankruptcy. Phone Underhill 1122 geles to plug the Red Star catalog Richard Marshall and Emil

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PAGE EIGHT INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN SEPT. 13, 1930 REVIEWS CHATTER COMMENT RADIOLAND NEWS VINCENT, HOWARD and TO WRITESTUFF Behind The ‘Mike’ With The Pickups Viewpoints FOR ‘HILLBILLIES’ Microphone Club Nat Vincent and Fred Howard By JACK PARKER In tuning the dials, especially during the evening, one is are leaving KFI on Saturday night. astonished to find program managers of certain stations allow- They recently signed a year’s con- Well, here I on ing poor imitations of well-known radio artists to go out over tract with KM PC, the McMillan EN ROUTE TO SAN FRANCISCO— am and was just think- the air. In more than one instance we have heard male trios, station in Beverly Hills at a salary my way to the city of the GOLDEN GATE, before I left who are flagrant offenders, try and fail miserably in their said to be in excess of $20,000. ing of the remark made by Carl Lamont, town imitation of the Biltmore Trio. Their duties will be to provide Su-nday, that I might find the Golden Gate closed when I ar- rived. would be bad but on the other hand I am hitch In the days of vaudeville material, style was more or less original material for the Hill Billies That ; I will not have to go through the gate after all. protected, but its not so easy to follow this procedure in radio. for five broadcasts weekly. They hiking ; so duties immedi- * * * However, there is no counting the loss of listeners to the sta- enter into their new tions that persist in attempting to capitalize upon the ability ately. Before I left town I tuned in on stations that are not. This service Vernon Rickard and the Boswell will be Free, (no foolin’). and showmanship of another station’s talent by foisting upon * * * Sisters on KFWB, and I can tell their listeners a rank imitation. the world they were great. This “Are the hill billies at KMPC type of program will make many slipping? This question is be- friends for Warners radio business. ing asked fifty times each day, RAY PAIGE ON THE TELEPHONE Here’s hoping that Vernon and the and I can’t seem to get the de- girls are spotted often on this sta- sired info regarding this radio • Telephone of KHJ : B-r-r-r-r- if will give Hoover again. Can I speak to Mr. tion. act; but I do I out Sweet Operator: (in smile voice) * * * the low down. Paige ? Don Leee K-H-Jayee. * * * — Y.‘ M.: Sorry sir, Mr. Paige is I enjoy the “Ranch Hour” on Just heard that an actor well Voice on line: I want to speak still in the rehearsal room, he’ll be KTM very much. This program known in this city shot himself to to Kay Paige. out at 5. is under the direction of Frank Why don’t you so-called artists death the other day after broad- S. O.: One minute, pleeze. 5:00 P. M. future in Gage, formerly of NBC in sit down and think of the casting from a San Francisco sta- V. on 1.: (after some more long Frisco, but I can’t understand V. on 1.: (exhibits patience. After radio? I can see that nine out of leave tion. This does not look so good waiting, again to Y. M.) Is Ray air today will why Frank would NBC three minutes he shakes hook vig- ten persons on the for radio if that is the affect it has Paige there now, this is President for a local station. orously) never make any money or build a people. * * * on Hoover again. they present * * * Another operator: (snappily) real following unless Y. M.: Sorry sir, Mr. Paige has produce a radio act that is 100 Branch has Way-ting? way-ting? (click) or Club Number One “ON TO NEW YORK” just gone home. He’ll be down at per cent interesting or entertaining. been opened in San Francisco by V. on 1.: Say! Where’s—&@* !???!! seems to be the cry of many 9 in the morning. You can’t sit down at the “Mike” local radio stars. Officers will be S. O.: Oh, yes, you’re waiting 9 A. M. (Following day) and just sing your songs or tell elected next week and headnuarters former song writers and radio for Ray Paige, excuse me please V. on 1.: (usual wait) (usual jokes and expect the station to pay will open at some local hotel soon. stars who have come out to

. . (click) query). try and sell . you real money or to It looks like the Microphone Club Hollywood and Los Angeles to (more static), (more Y. M.: Sorry sir, Mr. Paige you to their advertisers. Get wise will soon be known in all large V. on 1: get rich. They should have waiting). hasn't come in yet, we expect him to yourself and build a following, cities from coast to coast. any minute. put some pep into your act, and you * * * gotten the low down first, and Young man: Ray Paige’s office. 9:30 A. M. will make a future for yourself in His secretary speaking. Oliver M. Hickey, attorney for found out why so many of the V. on 1.: (after long wait, to radio. the Microphone Club of America, boys and girls have switched V. on 1.: Is Ray there? Y. M.), President Hoover again * * * report’s that the interest in the Mic- to other lines for their meals Y. M.: Who wants him please. calling Ray Paige. Don’t think that you will get rich rophone Club is wide spread. 1.: President Hoover and Y. M.: a moment please. best that you can do and carfare. If those in the V. on Just in radio, for the * * * I’m in a hurry. Ray Paige: (after a particularly with local stations unless you are far East will watch this and Paige is very busy, Hello, is that you Herb? enough to Gertrude Gueselle, for the last Y. M.: Mr. long wait) on the staff is to make other columns in the paper, he’s just going into rehearsal. V. on 1.: Yes, you’re harder to eat and pay room rent, and this is few months an early morning attraction local station, they will save their change. V. on 1.: This is very important, speak to than I am. not always possible. I know many on a is * * * affairs of state depend upon me Ray: What can I do for you? local singers that have to work at taking the rest cure for blues singers at the beach home of speaking to Mr. Paige at once. V. on 1.: How do you spell your a side line to eat. To a few of those who have * * * Mr. and Mrs. Billy Cantor. Y. M.: I’ll tell him, hold the line name P-A-G-E or P-A-I-G-E. written to this columnist, I Mrs. Cantor, by the way, is please, (long wait) Sorry, sir, Mr. Ray: I spell it with an “I,” but Do the local station managers DO NOT give advice to the former Olive Day of New Paige says he’s too busy right now, the “I” is silent. think that they are the only ones “Lovelorn” in this department. York radio and concert fame. * * * he’s in a conference. Can I take V. on 1.: Well, so are you. Good- that can fill the place of station reports to- * * * Well, have to quit now and hit the message? bye. (Click.) director? ! I have had the the road to San Francisco where V. on 1.: There is no message, I day that certain managers have While in San Francisco I will you’ll hear must ask him a very important “Big Head” and if reports are true make the rounds of the local sta- from me next week, so, MAGDALENE PLAY until question that Vill only take a sec- I think that the best thing to do is tions and give Los Angeles radio then, so long. ond. The United States govern- IN SECOND WEEK to write to the station owhers and workers the dope on the broadcast- Yours for more money in ment, Leg of Nations and Babe “Wings of Magdalene,” current put the thing up to the man or men ing business up north and just what radio. artists Ruth are breathlessly awaiting Mr. production at the Hollywood Play that have to depend on the stations are paying well and the for the that they will make Paige’s answer. Shop, is in its second week. This money ORME JOINS KTM in the future, Y. M.: I’ll tell him, sir,_ (more play, written by Adalbert G. Volck, in radio today and Frank Orme, radio editor, joined waiting to waiting). Sorry, but Mr. Paige says was directed by Nathaniel Frank, for many good men are the KTM staff as director of the office of the present it’s impossible to speak to you now. New York stage director. step into the KHJ-ISMS continuity and publicity depart- this Can you call back later, say at 4:30? “The Importance of Being Earn- list of NG radio directors of ment. exceptions) and I V. on 1.: Very well, (hangs up). est,” a comedy by Oscar Wilde, town (with few 4:30 p.m. opens Sept. 23. Miami Alvarez will hope that some of the fine young Van C. Newkirk, studio and Douglas Fairbanks starts on his in will take the places of traffic manager of hon- V. on 1.: (after long wait, speak- play the lead, with Arnold Walsh men radio KHJ, was new picture for United Artists, present Shots. orary chairman during the ing to Y.M.) This is President directing. some of the Big “KHJ “Reaching for the Moon,” in two Day” luncheon at the Kiwanis Club weeks. Bebe Daniels will play op- Wednesday. Lewis Allen Weiss, posite him. manager of the station, made the principal address of the occasion on Charlie Wellman, KHJ’s Prince “Radio’s Place in American Life.” of Pep, recently resigned, tosses his BENAY-YENUT A * * * highly imported sombrero into the field of commercial radio, and an- “Listners-in” heard Herb Marow nounces in the future he will be a broadcast his impressions of the care-free lance serving as many Legion Ascot Speedway Auto T masters as are willing to sign on E From Races. Marow has been at the Doubling the profusely dotted line. “mike” since the races were first * * * the broadcast. Scott Bradley, for two years di- * * * — rector of the Houston Symphony N — KPO President Hoover will be heard orchestra, a composer well known to P over KHJ four times early in Oc- local listeners, has been added to tober. The dates are: the KHJ staff in the capacity of Was Held Over For a Second Week October 2—American Bankers assistant orchestral director. Mr. A Association at Cleveland, Ohio. Bradley’s especial field includes light October 6—Twice at Boston: in opera and the heavier stuff of which “SINGING THE BLUES” A the morning before the American serious concert programs are made. Legion convention; and the same He comes by way of Chicago. Y at the afternoorf, before the American * * * Federation of Labor. Carl Omeron, KHJ’s giant R October 7—Sesqui-centennial cel- tenor, sang 27 times last Saturdav ebratin of the Battle of King’s night and figures that he can make Y San Francisco, Paramount A Mountain at King’s Mountain. more money doing piece work. E M EDWARD J. N Now PARAMOUNT, PORTLAND O FITZPATRICK Sept. 12, PARAMOUNT, Seattle ^ ^ Musical Director U U National Broadcastiifg Co. Permanent Address INSIDE FACTS, 935 Market AND San Francisco N Hotel St. Francis SAN FRANCISCO A — PORTLAND — T “Starting to work at 6:30 a. m. but could use a good milk route” ; A

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FRIENDSHIPS Ayers On Radio ‘MIKE CLUB’ ‘Vaudeville San Francisco Qives His Talk BOOSTED BY Radio Notes NOW FORMED Facts Then Kills Self SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 11. — RADIO SHOW SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 11— Lewis Lacey has pasted a question- IN BAY Forty-five minutes after he had de- CITY aire on the bulletin’ livered board of KYA Radio show, just closed, did more NEW YORK . . . Grade Fields an inspirational talk over asking all announcers if they can SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. will begin an engagement KYA, Dudley Ayres,- 11.— than any one influence, yet in Los RKO known pronaunce the following San September throughout the words: Francisco Microphone Club is Angeles, to put the public in touch 27 at Flushing, L. I. West as a legit masseuse, player, fiance, lingerie, decollete, being organized here under the di- with the artist. Billy Carroll and Hilda Mundy open shot and killed himself in porte cochere, maraschino, Sinn rection of Ted axwell at the the garage near his home. and William Many were the disillusionments, RKO Kenmore theatre on Fein, In Galli Curci, Jadcha Heifetz, Foy, the new group to include all when the public their September 27. Zelma O’Neal opens a note left to his wife and four saw favorites Puccini, Valasquez, II Trovadore, branches of in year old daughter,' the radio game from of the air for the first New York shortly. Clyde Cook Ayres explained time. And Thais,, Ysaye, Dvorak, Bourgeois executives to employes. Negotia- has accepted a tour of dates. James that he was afraid he was losing his many were the friendships, pre- aviator, penalize, percolator, grim- tions are under P. Harkins of Jim and Marion mind so “was taking the coward’s way for a building sumably strengthened, from the in- ace, interesting, comparable, xylo- to use as headquarters. timate over-the foots Harkins has assumed the name of way out.” contacts. phone, conversant and terpsichore- Present executives include Max- Probably the Doctor Harkins. Chris Charlton, The body was taken to Los An- stampede of the an. well, president; Foy, arrived in New York from geles this week by Thomas Wilkes, secretary, and show was occasioned Thursday Europe, The Westerners, Ralph will theatrical producer, KFRC’s male Brunton, head of KJBS, as night, when Hill Billies, start an RKO tour. and father of Olsen quartet, has undergone a change of chairman of the board of Dave Bernie and Bill Ayres’ second wife, who died sev- directors. and Johnson and Ben Bernie Lawley personnel eral years that has the lineup read- Maxwell is with NBC. band were the have teamed and will appear in an ago. His first wife was on stage. ing, from left to right: Cliff Lock- In conjunction act called “A Song Laughologue.” Isabelle Fletcher, member of the with organization Stampede grew to such propor- wood, Bill old Ye Liberty stock Degen, Roy Sutterly and of the club, a radio ball is planned tions that Billies had to be switched Joe Besser, with a company of four company in Don Libby. Lockwood and Libby for November in the Civic including Harry Lang, has a new Oakland, who divorced him in 1923. Audi- into the main auditorium, after were formerly torium. act called with KPO’s Sequo- Details of this will be some champ chair sitters “Get Your Man.” Gus had been ians, which group also is worked out Edwards brings out eighty undergo- at a luncheon this week. holding down front row seats in newly ing discovered reorganization. the show’s little theater for proteges in “The Tree Radio three or Sandy Meek, staff artist on four hours. Sitter.” Tommy Wonder, the “Cal- WFAM, Chicago, is out on the ifornia Blue Bird,” has a new act, MAJESTIC MAKES Some mishap caused the' audience Program Coast for a visit in and lies it so well again switched out to which he is assisted by Marjorie “CLASS the main au- here he hopes t o locate. PICTURES” Whitney, Betty Wonder, and the ditorium. The rush was like a herd Surprising their LaVerne Sisters. Reviews many friends, FOR INDEPENDENTS of starved cattle running for fodder. Easton Kent, Ray Bond, Helen NBC tenor, and Harry Sherman, head of Majestic Olsen and Johnson panicked, as Bond, and Dave Emelyn Beattie, pianist were mar- Pictures Co., Ltd., has this Grisham will appear in a “financial completed team alwaj^s does. Ben Bernie ried at Del Monte last farce,” called “Lucky Pike.” week. his first picture, “Today,” a society occasioned a throb’. The Billies had E. K. GENERAL ELECTRIC HOUR Nadel has a new act NBC’s vice president in charge of drama adapted from the successful the audience frantic. titled the “Six NBC (Over KGO) Sax-O-Peal Girls,” which the Coast, Don Gilman, travels so stage play of Abraham Schomer However, the crowd began eas- includes SAN FRANCISCO Olive,. White, Leona Kippen, Vera much that it’s a tough job to keep and George Broadhurst. William ing out in ones, twos and threes, (Reviewed Sept. 6) Orrin, Virginia Wallace, and the in touch with his activities but lat- Nigh directed the opus, which stars due to the length of the Billie pro- Evans Sisters. Out of General Electric’s widely est reports from the National Conrad Nagel and Catherine Dale gram. Seemed that the audience Mantell’s Minikins, marionettes, have returned advertised “House of Magic” came studios indicate he has gone to Owen. mainly wanted to get one good look to U.S. after a world' tour. Miss Patricola this 90-minute transcontinental Portland with Harry Anderson, Pa- The picture was made with the at this Beverley outfit, and then has reopened for broadcast, starring some of the cific Division sales manager. idea of bringing back to the inde- was willing to fade. RKO in New York. Dave Apollon has started leading radio names of the country. pendent market a type of high class Business at the show took a Call-Bulletin has opened a new a row of dates in York. A great program, but it could have product which has not been recently spurt Friday night, partly attribu- New Jane control studio from which will be and Katherine Lee are touring the been improved immensely as to lay- available to the state right market. table to it being Friday, and part- broadcast news reports and talks middle west. out, spotting, and selection of num- over “Today” will mark the first of a ly because KHJ had its main KFRC, the Don Lee station. Among new acts recently booked bers. Graham McNamee announc- series of eight, which Sherman artists on the stage, including Red-headed Bob Nichols, who by RKO are: Tom Shaw and Paul ing, introduced Gatling Gun Gib- states Majestic will produce with Raymond Paige swinging the came from Seattle to KFRC as an- Brunet, the Harmony Salesmen: bons, who brought Gerard Swope, two week intervals. The next, “The baton over KHJ orchestra boys. nouncer several months ago has Seven Dancing Personalities, fea- G.E. president, to the mike for a Trap” by Norman Springer, author Salvadore Santaella also proved a left the Don Lee station to join turing Rajah, Jack Holland, and few lines on radio deelopnient. Nat of “The Bloodship,” an underworld big draw on Saturday night, with the production department of the June Knight; Nick Nazaroff. accen- Shilkret’s orchestra, playing Shil- story, will start production before his classy band. National Broadcasting Co. tric; Anido Sisters kret’s “Riding Club March,” spirited Oct. 1. William Night will also di- Radio artists and Escorts; on Monday, Tues- number. Fred and Emelie Eilers, Katheryn Irwin, Norman Horn, and Revelers, than whom oper- rect this picture, cast for which is day and Wednesday nights com- ators of the Paul Yartin, known as the “Three there is none other in quartets, in control and phone •low being negotiated and will be of plained about being spotted early in boards Artists”; Charles Marsh and Lou Prelude in C Sharp Minor, beauti- at KYA, will leave this 'he same character, with stars bor- the week. No doubt they could week for Plumas Archer in a hokum comedy act; fully done. Vaughn de Leath, an- county where they rowed from one or more of the have done better as drawing cards if will hunt Russell and Johnson, comedy char- nounced as original few radio deer and fish for trout. major producing studios. they had been given later days. Fred has acter dancers: the Four Kings in a crooner, doing “Tin Pan Parade.” had the rods and gun Show was declared immense suc- polished for the singing act: McDonald and Dean in Okay, but there are a hundred bet- past two weeks and cess from entertainment angle. All between a skit called “Introducing Two ter tunes to sing. programs has been prac- TRUCE IS studios stretched themselves in put- AGREED Serious Gentlemen”; and the Six Billy Jones and Ernie Hare, ticing his casting until he has a ting their top notchers on exhibi- pretty swing. IN UNION DEADLOCK Sailorettes in a musical offering. opening with sig. song and dialog. good tion. SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 11. — Then song, “Let’s Do Something After a serious illness that kept Although no settlement between Different.” More chatter, closing her away from the NBC studios for LESSER thaters and the union has been PROMOTED with “My Private Personal Pal.” some time, Wilda Wilson Church, Sol Lesser has reached, a gentlemen’s is replaced John Great combo, these two. Vincent producer of plays for KGO, has agreement Considine, Jr. as general manager M.C.A. NOTES in force between the two to permit Lopez doing nifty piano work in left for the East for a short rest. of United Artists studio. Considine A1 Green baum, secretary, a short “Nola” and “Wedding of the Paint- So hasty to return to work goes to Pox. was vacation along the Klamath River. Taft Schrieber, Music Corpora- ed Doll.” Clean cut keyboard. Don Gilman’s secretary, Sarah He will return September IS. tion representative on the Pacific Cutting in from Cincinnati Hobson, that she flew back to San was Walter Weber, president, was also coast,, reports much activity for the Little Jack Little, crooning and Francisco after a two weeks vaca- out of town this week, attending a name bands in t his vicinity. pianoing a medley of three old tion. Order Your Next Act * * * labor convention ’in Marysville. numbers—and well done. A so- from an author Johnny who thor- Johnson, opened his four prano, Olive Palmer, hitting the dian Love Call” with Jessica Drago- oughly ‘knows his vaudeville’ weeks engagement at the Blossom high C’s in “Lq, Hear the Gentle and is recognized as one of nette, was great. French Indian the Room of the Roosevelt Hotel with Lark.” Beautiful, clear tones. KREMER most prolific writers of May- talk in opening episode * the LEAVES a sure-fire hokum. In other smash last Monday night. Schrie- be sopranos aren’t so bad. stage for the number. words, ber confirmed the recently SEATTLE HOUSE rumor Program nearly stolen by Phil Then Phil Ohman and Victor orinted in “Inside Fact's” that Ted Cook with some of the funniest Arden, piano duo, doing great ar- Weems will follow FOR ‘ROSE CITY’ Johnson, with patter we’ve heard over the ether rangement of “Woman In the set*the latter going to the Casino in James Madison waves. Twelve characters, all of Shoe.” First studio applause of the SEATTLE, Sept. 11. — Curt Denver. them excellent, done by Cook, night. Should have been deleted Kremer, who, for the past sev- * * * high- (Phone ORegon 9407 lighting with the stutterer who entirely as studio applause comes eral months has been pianist and Schrieber recently closed 465 S. Detroit St., Los Angeles with the wanted to become a Floyd Gibbons. generally from a crowded room of director of Cole McElroy’s Col- Westwood Hotel at Phoenix, Ariz. umbia Recording in Gibbons again, this time introduc- admirers and friends and can’t be Band the for a M.C.A. unit, also with the Spanish Ballroom here, ing Drs. Alexander, Grinemeir, taken as a barometer of quality. this week Pioneer Hotel at Tuscon, Ariz. S. L. Rothafel, better known as announced that he will return both bands, Cooley and Whitney and Chester I ALSO PUBLISH as yet un-named, will Roxy, introducing a of shortly to Portland. Kremer is Wright and E. W. Kellog, all of member his open December 1. gang, Gladys Rice, and saying she’ll making the move, he declares, in monthly a four page comedy * * * the G.E. lab. service for the better grade of do “Ploddin’ Along.” Miss Rice order to be in a better position vaudeville artists, radio stars Everett Hoagland, Nat Shilkret and orchestra play- staff dance did “My Hero,” but it was okay. to look after Kremer’s Chateau, *nd professional humorists in ing Victor Herbert’s band at Universal, and now filling “Pan Ameri- class general. It is called B. A. Rolfe and orchestra. highway spot of Portland, THE an indefinate cana.” Paul Oliver tenoring “Little COMEDIAN and contains ALL engagement at the Opening with “Strike Up the which he has owned and operat- Mother o’ Mine” in a sweet voice. NEW monologues, double rou- Rendevous at Balboa, was signed Band,” then doing “Happy Days.” ed for several years in the Rose tines. gags, etc. No. 4 is just this week by Schrieber for M.C.A. Trumpet fanfare and announce- Mixer cut off before number was City. Curt reports that the Cha- out; price $1. Yearly sub- * * * ment of G.E.’s new receiving set. scription, $10. For $12, I’ll fully completed. teau has been clicking great all send first The latter the 4 issues and a also announced that Rudy Vallee and Connecticut This program was advertised summer. full year beginning with No. 5. Johnny Hamp, who recently filled Sold with a money back Yankees. “Wherever You Are” probably more heavily than any Local musicians and dancers a successful engagement at the guarantee. Ask Bob Murphy with Rudy saxing it up, and chant- other one radio broadcast yet on will be sorry to see Kremer what he thinks Ambassador here, of THE Hotel sailed this ing the lyrics. Great piano in this, the air. Undoubtedly a flock of COMEDIAN. Send leave, as he has made a host of orders to week for London to open at the but bass too JAMES MADISON, 465 South heavy. Then “Betty listeners-in throughout the country. friends here with his effervescent Kit Kat Club. He will be fol- Detroit St., Los Angeles. Co-ed” with more of the Vallee They heard some great entertain- personality and ability at tickling lowed by Abe Lyman who opens singing. No outstanding selections. ment. the ivories. there January 20. An' original interpretation of “In- Bock.

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West Coast Gets Third Dimension GEO. APPLEBY Notes Along PARA. LEADS Seattle Station Talk Is Offered Avenue SEATTLE ‘BIZ’ IS APPOINTED andThree Others By Sound Expert

telephoning late at Manage- Sept. 11.—Members Jimmy McNab DURING WEEK SEATTLE, Sept. 11. — SEATTLE, Goerig minus a FOLLIES HEAD Oper- night. . . . George ment of Station KPCB here, for of Local 54, Motion Picture bunch of teeth. . . . Charley Keating years owned by Moritz Thomsen’s ators’ Union, gathered in meeting reading newspapers in his liesure 11. — “Cheer Company, re- at Publix’s Metropolitan Theater SEATTLE, Sept. 11.—C. M. Pacific Coast Biscuit visiting SEATTLE, Sept. moments. . . . Roy Cooper coming” was absorbed by the National, here to hear F. M. Richardson, up, good times are Follies cently and getting dunned Dunn, president of the management well-known sound projection ex- the opposition in order this week around these has passed from the looking- and theories and for ducats. . . . Ray Jones parts and as a result the theaters Amusement Company, owners of Louis W. Greenway, for t he pert, give the newest Theater, ma- for press agents to take to lunch. doing a nice biz. operators of the Follies five years at its helm. Green- developments on projection were past in a hurry to Film last de- . . . Bob Murray Paramount took an easy lead former Pantages house here, way resigned his position last Sat- chines. Richardson went into row and back. . . . Dorothy Wood- theatrical situation and appointment of no new tail on third dimension and televi- over the week announced . urday and has announced position ward and Will Rader buying gro- grossed a nifty $22,000 with the George I. Appleby to the affiliations as yet. sion. between shows. . . . Gladys Crack- manager. under the banner The union invited all theater man- ceries Marx Brothers in “Animal of theater KPCB is now victim of the gathering, and Warren admitting being a ers” on the screen, to complain has long been identified of the West Coast Broadcasting agers to attend Appleby false identification. . . . Curt Kre- is attendance voted it a de- with shows like this. vaudeville and stock houses, -System, of which Rogan Jones those in with both operators and mer, Mel Winstock, Eddie Hudson, Fifth Avenue didn’t do bad either, here six years ago after president. cided benefit to coming spoke in a Charley and Harold Harden, and taking in as much as $19,000 for with the Bill Gray Cir- The outfit controls stations in managers. Richardson years . many playing pinochle. _. Gene Spear . average picture it presented. England. His local Aberdeen, Wenatchee and Belling- highly interesting and entertaining, the cuit in New A1 Rosenburg and A1 Finklestine of the Duanes” with a years as in addition to the local spot. as well as educational manner. “The Last experience includes two ham is out for fresh air. . . . Business the stage. that programs James McNab, business agent of fine F & M revue on vice-president and general manager Jones announces Richardson Union, was in charge terriffic. . . . Gordon Orpheum came in third, ringing Chain theaters here will be built with the idea of using the Operators’ Sterling . . of the the misses out for dinner. . fair Practically the affair and handled it in neat and the bell for $13,000 which was short stay with the Hamrick more in-the-flesh-talent. of and a fisk on the boards. . . . Wils the stage there now. fashion. lute for an average bill on in Portland. nothing but records houses Gaw to the Louisiana on a visit. . . . and “utside the Law” on the screen. as KPCB was recently alloted a new The appointment of Appleby Sammy Seigel conferring on. radio Box did surprising activity wave length, now using 650_ Kilo- NEW FOX IS SWANKY Music Follies obviously and t he press manager of the section in a con- pub. . . . Frank Shaw with “The Office Wife” to the tune cycles, and gaining steadily with the A reserved seat which have been in Trianon dance spikes all rumors, tinuous motion picture house is a acting as judges a of $11,000, which makes it a hold- to the effect ether fans. announcing town . . Harris floating around innovation for the new Fox contest. . Ted over for another week. early new is due for an . . . and being in- last that the house Wilshire theatre, at Hamilton Drive, over the waves. Fox figured $7,000' with the INAUGURATE SEASON the town. closing. on Wilshire Blvd. in Beverly Hills, troduced to the men of week of “Good News” and Owen wielding his baton a announces that Franks September 19. The . Tex Howard Sweeten in the pit presenting Appleby Sept. 11.—Pub- which will open VANCOUVER, . . . sweet which has been drawing section policy was adopted and getting good results. novelty program. Fair biz. troupe, lix-Famous Players Canadian Cor- reserved Follies . . . Meyer Burnett of biz since it opened the many requests from members music boys. Blue Mouse nibbled a hunk nice poration have inaugurated their after bolstered and that having his shoes shined . . . there worth $6,000 with the clever in May, will be Show World Season of the film colony in Beverly Hills cheese of programs there 1930-31 “New must have been an increase in Must Play” film. the general run theatres. had been received. “Ladies [in their Canadian chain of threatening . . Clemmer fair biz at will be built heavily. ___ •wages . Jim Publix’s Met did a to visit the opposish . . . also con- $4,000 with Paramount’s “Queen ceding the honors of the week . . . High” on the boards. One more - ‘Legit’ Gus Renstrom paging some of the wee and this house expects to close. looking at some . giving the Pictures - REVIEWS boys . . Karl Horn Club Victor is still new music . . . George Dewey competition a run for their money. the drollest expression of anyone Washington being welcomed . . • Nice atmosphere, nice music, and entele are thrilled by the cheap pulp we know. . . . Angelo the lawyer and what a reception good eats, the main reasons. paper tales of the underworld in Matt Moore played Ritchie playing golf at Jackson . . . Trianon leads the ballrooms of which the gang shoots it out friend with nothing to do but sit fore . . . Frank Allen and Hermine the town. Good music by Tex themselves and the police around and talk. Robert Ellis among Bowers talking over men’s fashions Howard’s boys and good manage- law and order are minimized; played the other gangster who was and district . . . Owen Swee- keeps them suave, gen- in the “U” ment by Ted Harris where the hero is a convict who killed and made him a from Page 4) ten rehearsing Irish songs . . . and coming. (Continued afterwards commits teel sort of a cutthroat. Mathew breaks jail and . giving good pub over KOL . . McElroy’s also doing good but entrusted to gesture of magnanim- Betz walked through the role of a can be as a . . pression. She suicide Myrtle Strong eating waffles . stand a little increase. of Frankly, the convict who effects could roles, calling for plenty ity, they will like this. friend of ingenue or what have you . . . Billie Landers his escape. without fear. reviewer did not. . personality this singing about her man . . And so sim- Pallette,, Brown directed. but it is propaganda pure and Haley and Eugene PRODUCER’S VIEWPOINT: Harry J. the night rode Paul Revere. Jack far into ple and simply pure. Kolb takes the comedy of this m fine The jailbreak was spectacular and handled the side of the reformers_ until he particularly effec- lot of mob action, but it style. They were showed a Dill thing that it would clean up, even discovers they are hypocrites. of hoke plumbers m got no place other than stir up a tive as a pair name. graduates from saloonkeeper to room. Thelma story was trite and poorly with its new the ladies’ locker fuss. The prohis get them excel- start What we saw last night resem- bootlegger, and the as the menace, was told. One knew from the Todd, just about as close all in the end. and read going to happen. This is bled the original lent. She looked dashing what was Legit as near beer resembles the. real The two stars struggled manfully naturally. Thelma would the finest example of the type of her lines the flavor and appear- with their lines, the situations get- gathering of play that is killing the thing—it had be a menace in any picture ably ance, but it lacked the kick. Ex- ting many laughs, and were young ladies, both on and off. game. cellent settings gave it the appear- aided by Julia Blanc, who played King, Albert Gran and Don CASTING DIRECTOR’S Claude “GOOD OLD DAYS” ance, and the always clever work of the wife of Dill. Julia is a splen- Tompkins completed the cast. VIEWPOINT: Dorothy Revier HOLLYWOOD PLAYHOUSE Dill and Julia Blanc, the fla- did artist and rates with the best plays the lead. In one scene she is Kolb, (Reviewed Sept. 3) the rest of the cast, with of them in characters of this sort. called upon to weep in a close-up. vor, but “THE SQUEALER” the Lord forgive Picture producers should nail her She makes the gasping noises all We first caught this show by exceptions—may COLUMBIA PICTURE origi- them. before she gets away, for she is use- right, but her face carries no emo- Aaron Hoffman when it was (Reviewed at RKO) Dill is a play on prohibition. ful to them in many ways. We tion and her eyes are as dry as a nally produced by Kolb and This another gangster yarn made versatility for many Just ’22 or ’23, and thought it We mention it for the sake of those know of her cleverness of three-day desert thirst. In other back in distinctive by the forward not know. It advances ar- years. scenes she is equally as inexpres- was a classic, so looked who do took all of the non- in the Davey Lee, who pleasurable anticipation to its guments, humorously and patrioti- There were three others his sive. Zazu Pitts, as a maid, was with ors and packed them away in cast we know are able troop- lady’s flair local offering. “Now and Then,” its cally, both pro and con, before and whom but little ex- excellent. This young little pocket. There is the fatal day of January 16, ers, but their limited parts prevent- for comedy lends a zest to her original nomenclature, had never after this picture and probably materially to cuse for played here before, and we would 1920. The plot is immaterial, now ed them from adding than the every picture; she can read the less demand for it. Other first played— (Continued on Page 13) ordinary lines and give them have been willing to wager any- —it was great when remarkable work of the baby actor, most it is the utmost piffle. A gangster master commits a murder and both the gangland of DRE55 YOUR THEATRE OR YOUR ACT WITH THE FINEST AND MOST ARTISTIC the dead man’s faction and the police are after him. He lives a high-toned home life with his wife and baby. In making his escape, the tips his whereabouts off to baby , the other gangsters, and the wife, %ENERY“°DRAPERIES to save him, tells the police, who DESIGNED MADE UP AND PAINTED BY THE LARGEST AND MOST ^ beat the gang in the race to cap- III ARTISTS, ture him. He is convicted, and EFFICIENT STAFF OF SCENIC DESIGNERS AND DRAPERY breaks jail when he is led to be- EXPERTS IN AMERICAS LARGEST AND MOST BEAVTIfVL STUDI05 lieve that his wife double-crossed him in order to foster an affair with ’ his lawyer. He gets home, learns of his mis- Los Angeles Scenic Stvdios Inc take, and frames for his own men, AFFILIATED With OtA5.f THOMPSON SCENIC C& who expect to kill the attorney he leaves the house, to kill when rrE»Bsc» inttKi >= ESfSff iLLCtf I* him. ff tftfnr 1215 BATES AVE, Jack Holt does the chief gang- AT FOUNTAIN AVE. NEAR SUNSET BLVD„ ster. When in doubt what to do with your old-time he-men leads, if-— HOLLYWOOD in 111! make gangsters out of them, seems to be the style now. What with Phone OLympia.2914 Milton Sills and possibly others L-L-tti turning from good men into rough- necks, it at any rate gave Jack Holt something to do. ^' ErrECTs settings »» the modern stage EXHIBITOR’S VIEWPOINT: CURTAINS Vnioue This picture may drag them in on DROP PICTURE SCREENS the strength of Davey Lee, which NOISELESS put to a better cause would be a PROLOGUES UNUSUAL FABRICS I DRAPERIES drag to the kiddies. It seems to be CURTAIN TRAVELERS the style to offend by using this CINEMAS STAGE TAPESTRIES child in stories where a kiddie does -WALL HANGINGS OPERATED BY not belong. This is the second time CYCLORAMAS REMOTE CONTROL MURAL DECORAT I A he has been abused; once before, ASBESTOS CURTAINS ON5 Warners used him in a bedroom farce, and now Columbia in an un- derworld play. There ought to be Y a law against it. ¥ However, that’s just one man’s opinion. If your cli- —

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PARAMOUNT-PUBLIX PROUDLY PRESENT

THIS MAGNIFICENT PRODUCTION Entitled “YARIETRIX” CONCIEVED • PRODUCED • STAGED By the INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN FAVORITES MOSCONI BROTHERS — In Conjunction with HARRY GOURFAIN General Manager Pacific Coast — Production Department FEATURING? wIvEwSST W.W.V.VAV. ...vTIvIwS WWAWWVW .v.v.vv.v.v,*. .V.V.V.V.V.V,' COMEDY TED LEARY and DANCE BEAUTY SONG AVAVAVAW AURIOLE CRAVEN V.W.W.V.V. AV.'.V.V.V.V. Thanks to Harry Gourfain - Harry Santley .v.v.v.y.v.w ."vav’v.'.v, EARL LaVERE- COMEDIAN ACCORDEONIST — Booked Solid ' Fourth Consecutive Year — Paramount-Publix Opening Again — October 9th ~ New Haven, Conn. Picture 1 [ Producers ‘HERE’S A SURE-FIRE COMIC FOR PICTURES’ n nnnnnnnnnn WITH THE AND THEIR MOSCONI GIRLS BOY FRIENDS n nnnnnnnnnn JULES BUFFANO m ouver WALLACE MUSICAL DIRECTOR AT THE ORGAN AND THE ¥ AUGMENTED PARAMOUNT ORCHESTRA ^ — VIOLINS A. BRENNER E. CHARLTON R. FUCHS R. BARBIERI A. VERTCHAMP R. WILLIAMS TRUMPETS — —-— SAXES E. GRAJEOA E. PARKES F. RAY 1 1 1 W. BAKER W. BLANKENBEKER G. JOHNSON M. TERR, Cello H. KENNEDY, Guitar and Banjo A. ARMER, String Bass R. BARNES, Tuba C. KENT, Drums E. BECKER, Piano C. B EYNON, Flute M. BERRY, Trombone R. S MIRA, Trombone “RUBE” SMIRA Orchestra Mamager and Contractor LOS Paramount Theatre ANGELES — : —

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s / Over The Clefifi S s Staccato Mnsings By WILL DAVIS By BILLY HAMER

though we sometimes find it neces- LEON ROSEBROOK, one been converted into a beauti- The title “song-plugger,” sary to use the phrase, is really a crude epithet. Too coarse, in of our favorite musical sons of ful pleasure palace. Many LOS ANGELES fact, for the calibre of boys who have it tagged on them. the Golden West, whose direc- added lighting effects, with an According to reports from job- Where can you find a more versatile type of business man? torial ability is recognized from attractive golf course occupy- bers and retailers, waltz tunes are of to do their half the dance floor, and They sing, at times dance, don all sorts makeup the Atlantic to the Pacific and ing in high favor, with the long slump plug's, entertain, sell, discuss all subjects, and in general show far over the seas, has free admission with nickel in sheet music sales over. Last even all sides life week saw a decided change in sales, every quality of salesmanship and showmanship. On been for some time executive dancing have injected new many catalogues picking up the we hear reports of business depression, that is, on all sides assistant to Ernie Rapee, First into the old place. stride of last spring. is always a * * * except the direction of the song-plugger. There National studios. Litle White Lies” still tops the smile there, a cheer, a friendly word, and a choice bit of optim- Leon has just returned from WERNER CALLIES, concert ist, and is away ahead of it’s clos- in sales. The Don- ism not found frequently in other sectors. They even verge three days among master of Loew’s-State orchestra est competitor a vacation of have readily constantly find- for the past year and a half has aldson hit seems to on the arts of invention. I mean that they are the tall trees and the seashore. caught the public fancy and, partly left, The Old Folks at Home and ing new" ways to keep you interested in their catalogs, new For company, he had his wife, due to nice spotting throughout the gone benedict. of assuring and convincing you that each one of them has city and suburbs. ways their dog, a pad of music paper The happy bride was Miss Alma “Kiss Waltz” the Witmark hit the’ hit of the season. And take it from one who knows, that and a pencil. Leon is one of Ortega, solo dancer of Fanchon & tune, remains second, but is closely that tired feeling I recommend a trip to Tin Marco stage shows at Loews. IS an art. For the fellows of whom nobody followed by the next four, although Ceremony took place on August Pan Alley. say, “I wonder how that only a slight margin of sales holds * * * can 27. it in duece spot. Theatre. Jules fellow got that job?” couple celebrated the Irving Talbot is now the pit director at Paramount The happy The Berlin catalogue is holding Fie got there mostly through event making an excursion to Buffano is on the stage doing the m.c.ing. by very steadily, “Swinging in a Ham- * * * work. Indio where Mr. Callies owns a two hard mock” outselling “Confessing” Music Corp. who of- large date farm. Ran into Eddie Janis of the Famous * * * to one in some instances. The latter fered great quantities of disapprovals because his songs haven’t Mr. and Mrs. Callies will be at still going over big. Jack CLAUDE “Bubbles” KENT, number is received mention in this column. So right here and now, we’ll xylophon- home, 3877 Arlington Avenue, and and Mrs. Stern, Berlin representa- drummer, tympanist, and try to Jo right by our Eddie. “It Seems to Be Spring” and “I’m all friends are welcome. tives here, report new activity on ist, is leaving the new Paramount Yours” are enjoying a nice sale at the present time. He also has pian- the songs, with the former set orchestra to accept an offer in San BILLY HAMILTON, three tunes from the picture “Monte Carlo” called “Beyond the Brothers studios for this week at the Para- Francisco. ist at Warner heavy Blue Horizon,” “Always and Always” and “Let Me Have a * * * past two years, has mount. “You Darling” took on an for the Moment Please.” Also “Peach of a Pair” and “It Must Be You” returned home from a added spurt this week. ABE F. FRANKENSTEIN, just from “Follow Thru.” Eddie has just returned from the north- direc- quarantine. His son Carl la Mont of Shapiro Bern- for many years orchestra period of west where he reports business good. Are we forgiven now, of infantile potential hit “Moon- tor at the Orpheum and later contracted a case stein’s has a Eddie? with M-G-M, has resigned paralysis, and Bill was not al- light on the Colorado.” It hit the * * * musical position lowed to enter his own house third spot for the second time in from his high Myrtle Stolberg, organist at the Boulevard theatre, is also recording will make new con- for a period of several weeks. the past two weeks, and apparently there and shorts at the Columbia and RKO studios. nections. Relations have again been re- is headed for the top. * * * * * * stored and Bill can now assert Morse Freeman’s “Bloom is on Harry Coe, of Leo Feist, is back from New York, and working on SMITH will succeed his rights as head of his family. the Sage” is one of the steady sell- LOU “Down the River of Golden Dreams,” “I’ll Be Blue Just Thinking of contractor of music for around town, getting a great “Frank” as * * * ers You,” “A Big Bouquet For You” and “What’s the Use.” M-G-M studios. play due to the effectual plugging * * * WALTER DAMROSCH, great Hill * * * of the “Happy Chappies,” further director, said last week Jack Archer has gone to San Francisco for a short time to orchestra Billies and others. He reports a HANK FRYE and his orchestra the sales of Donaldson, Douglas and Gumble catalog. that the musicians are making a immedi- are closing this "week at the Vir- new waltz to be released useless fight against the talkies, and * * * ginia Hotel in Long Beach. This ately, that has already created de- sound producing devices. 10. De Sylva, Brown and Henderson have returned their offices to the marks the end of the sixth season mands due to “preview” plugging. Darmosch compares musi Majestic Theatre building. “Highway to Heaven” and “When Love of this popular orchestra at the Mr. It is entitled “It’s Time to Say weavers, who once Comes in the Moonlight” are having a nice sale. Virginia. cians with hand Alaho to You.” It was written by the advance of * * * Members of this orchestra are; made a fight against the writers of “Bloom is on the Hank Frye—piano-director; machinery. Sage,” Howard and Vincent. It looks like Carl Lamont has an over-night waltz hit in “By understand Robbins rep here, has Lee Kennedy, sax and violin; It is difficult to Sig Bosley, All the Stars Above You.” Carl received one copy of it by tuba; how one held so high in the made some dandy connections for Bunker Hill, bass and air-mail, sat down and tried it over for the Biltmore Trio, who of all music lovers can Go Home and Tell Your Mother,” Winn, drums; esteem Johnny think that the playing of music, Just a Little Closer” and “Sing- immediately learned it and put it on the air the same night. Don Linder, trumpet; which requires inspiration and : ng a Song to the Stars.” The for- Looks like a prosperous season for Shapiro-Bernstein, with the be Bill Hickok, sax and voice; emotional expression, can mer immediately stepped into the hit song from Will Morrissey’s “Hot Hhythm,” called “Loving compared to the weaving of hit class, and will wend its way to Vic Wessel, trombone and violin. You the Way I Do,” and the tunes from Lew Leslie’s “Black- * * * cloth for overcoats. the top in a very short while. The balance of the catalogue is also birds of 1930,” not forgetting “Moonlight on the Colorado,” PAUL, and his There may be some differ- MAURY flooding the air and ballroom, keep- now way up among the ten best. opinion as to the wis- jazz band, with BOBBY ence of ing the sales on a par with the best the ideas used in the CHRISTENSEN, and his dom of sellers. 7. “Swingin’ in a Hammock” cam- Eddie Janis of Famous put two DISC AWARD FOR dance orchestra furnished the. musicians advertising —Berlin. ’n 10.the best ten this week when his return of dancing paign for human music in thea- music for the new tunes, “It seems to be Spring” 8. “Dancing With Tears in PROSPERITY SONG human music, the to the Rainbow Gardens on tres, but and “I’m Yours” started selling My Eyes”—Wtimark. for human emo Vermont Avenue. This was greatest outlet heavily over the counters. 9. “Singing a Song to the Mel Riddle, publicity director for Berman, De Sylva, formerly the El Patio, and has tions will survive to the end. Benny of Stars”—Robbins. Loew’s-State, has a contest planned Brown, Henderson, still keeps “Anchors A-Weigh” Rob- to help along observance of “Pros- ARMSTRONG IN FLAME When Love Comes In the Moon- — perity Week,” soon to be a big fea- BOB, MONTE SPLIT recording art- Beats team Louis Armstrong Vght” up among ’em. “So bins. ture with Fox and other theaters. Bob and Monte, harmony has ist featured at the Cotton Club, My Heart for You” is still nosing prize of 100 of Utah Trail fame, have split up. House will give a been signed by the Meyer Syn- around very close to the ten best. Bob has taken a new partner, Jimmy “IMAGINE” TO OPEN phonograph records for the best chronizing Service, Ltd., to appear The line up is as follows: will proceed with record- “Just Imagine,” will open at the lyrics on prosperity submitted by White, and at in “Ex Flame,” in production 1. “Litle White Lies,” Donaldson. and radio appearances at KFI- Fox-Carthay Circle late in Sep- patrons of the theater, while the ings Studios, under the the Metropolitan 2. “Kiss Waltz,” Witmark. week is holding forth. KECA. Monte is master of cere- tember . Liberty Production’s banner. 3. “Moonlight on the Colorado,” monies at a ballroom in Balboa, Shapiro, Bernstein. and doing well. MUSIC CALLS ARTHUR 4. “Swinging in a Hammock,” PLAYING TO THE LARGEST SILVERS LEADS BAND George K. Arthur has turned Berlin. song writer and between scenes al “It Seems to be Spring,” PAID ATTENDANCE IN LOS ANGELES musical director of Louis Silvers, the studio has written the word; Famous. Coast studios, Warner Bros. West and music of a new number en 5. “I’m Yours” Famous. in Warner Bros. Techni- appears titled “Why Leave Me.” “When Love Comes in the color picture, “Viennese Nights” as Moonlight,” De Sylva Brown OWEN FALLON an orchestra conductor. V. SIGNS CHANDLER Henderson. AMD HIS George Chandler has been signed 6. “Down the River of Golden SOUND MAN ASSIGNED by Universal for the lead in the Dreams,” Feist. Tell Your Hugh MacDowell, sound-record- two-reel comedy “Sign Her e,” 7. “Go Home and CALIFORNIANS ist, has been assigned the recording which will go into production this Mother,” Robbins. of Louis Wolheim’s first directorial week. “Sign Here,” was written by 8. “Bloom Is on the Sage,” Pree- effort for RKO Radio Pictures, an Al Boasberg, and is being directed man. untitled sea picture. by Ralph Cedar. 9. “Just a little Closer,” Robbins. “Dancing With Tears in My Eyes,” Witmark. SAN FRANCISCO WELCOME! sheet music sales Although ierked up a bit, there was but JOHNNY light change in the alignment AND YOUR >f leaders. Number of new '-.unes are creeping upward, and JOHNSON ORCHESTRA in the list irobably will be fortnight. To the !. within the next Blossom Room—Roosevelt Hotel Leaders are 1. “Little White Lies”—Don- Where You Are Featuring Such aldson. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer-Robbins Hits as ” 2. “Confessin’ —Berlin. CALIFORNIA’S GREATEST DANCE BAND “JUST A LITTLE CLOSER” “THE MOON IS LOW” 3. “Just a Little Closer” Robbins. “SINGING A SONG TO THE STARS” NOV/ IN THEIR THIRD YEAR “CHEER UP, GOOD TIMES ARE COMING” 4. “Betty Co-ed.” f 5. ‘Song Without a Name” ROBBINS MUSIC CORP. Feist. WILSON’S BALL ROOM Angeles 799 SEVENTH AVE. NEW YORK CITY 6. “New Kind of Love”—Fa- mous. 3

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SHEET MUSIC Fourteen Shorts FRANKLIN ADOPTS Herb Will Lead PROSPERITY SONG MUSIC SENT To Be Released IN THOUSANDS BOSLEY SUGGESTS Fulton Pit Band Sig Educational will release fourteen Bosley tied in with H. B. BY WIRE TO Franklin shorts during latter part of Sep- and staff in the music OAKLAND, Sept. 11. — Herb KEPT ON HAND tember and October. end of “Prosperity Week,” to be Meyerinck has been made orchestra observed director “The Freshman Goat,” introduc- by Fox theaters. at the Fulton, with Chuck All bands, orchestra Thode becoming MAKE SALE ing the Educational-Vanity series; and music pianist. on radio, Present SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 11. — “Johnny’s Week End,” first of the throughout the country, personnel of the Fulton musical One hundred thousand dollars Gayeties with Johnny Hines; “His will play “Cheer Up Good Times group, which underwent a Are Coming,” reorganization worth of music is stored in .a slant- Error,” featuring Monty Collins, T. Robbin’s song hit, with Meyerinck’s Sheet music is the latest thing advent, ceilinged little room under one of Roy Barnes, and the Mermaids; “Si when Fox gets the week going includes Joe Lievingstone, to be sent by wire. violin; the turrets of the Hunter-Dulin Si Senor,” the first Ideal, with Tom strong. Jack Downie, drums; George The first song to be telegraphed building where Patricola Bosley, who is McGinnis, trombone; the Pacific division and Joe Phillips; “French manager of Bert Ferri, across the continent, notes and all, trumpet; of the National Broadway Co. has Fried” and “Dutch Treat.” two Robbins Music Corporation out Jerry Andrews, sax; is Irving Berlin’s new number, Thode, its headquarters. More than 100,- Terry-Toons; and “A Flying Trip,” here, conferred with Franklin on piano, and Meyerinck, sax “Just a Little While.” and director. 000 sheets of music are in this NBC first of a new Lyman H. Howe advisability of using the song. It happened this way: music library. Hodge-Podge series, are ready for When Franklin heard its opti- Berlin took time off from his “The no alibis department,” this month’s release. mistic tone, he fell, and fell hard, PAN AMERICAN IN United Artists production, “Reach- NB Cists call it. “Won By a for the suggestion. ing Anything from Neck,” Lloyd Hamil- MOVE for the Moon,” to dash off a the newest boop-a-doop tune to ton, and “Irish Stew,” a Terry- FOR ACTION chorus for his song publishing com- grandmother’s favorite old folk Toon, will be sent out the first pany. song, is Pan American likely to be asked for there week of October. Pictures corpora- His New York office “put on the tion is going —and it has to be produced. On October 12, “Grandma’s Girl,” through a period of rave” over the chorus and wired In addition to a Mack Sennett CHERNIAVSKY reorgnization. Under the new the regular musi- comedy with Andy man- him that if he could supply a verse agement, cal programs, built to offer concert Clyde, Nick Stuart, and Marjorie Donald Reed will be gen- the song would be featured on an or eral manager other musical entertainment to “Babe” Kane; “Love Your Neigh- and Burton King will important eastern broadcast pro- NBC listeners, almost every other bor,” a Tuxedo featuring Charlotte be in charge of production. Ben gram. HIT IN CANADA Renfro, program contains music in some Greenwood; and “Over the Air,” a retired contractor, will be Berlin wrote the verse. Arthur secretary, form or other, as a background, as Lyman H. Howe Hodge-Podge will while George Boles will Johnson, his musical amanuensis, continue an interlude or as incidental songs be released. as president. transcribed the music while Joseph Cherniavisky, a mess- and melodies. Release of October 19 is Los An- H is stated that financial difficul- enger Each producer and “Fried , boy waited. The messenger director Chicken,” geles musical director, who scored ties have been ironed takes the list of songs or another Terry-Toon. Oc- out, and that boy rode a motorcycle to the tober 26 release a big success in the recording and the overhead has compositions his program is going is “Divorced Sweet- been cut to a telegraph office in 16 minutes. The hearts,” synchronizing of Universal’s “Show minimum. to require. a Sennett picture with Anti They are preparing to music was flashed across the coun- Boat” is now registering Mary Kathleen Moore, who has Christy, Charles Irwin, Dahpne similar re- go into production with a series of try in seven minutes. Pollard, sults with Famous Players in eight out-of-door been librarian since the department and Marjorie Beebe. films, which will It went on the air that night, Canada according to a clipping be made both was instituted three years ago, in English and Span- and Sol Bornstein, Berlin’s business looks just received from “The Gazette” ish. The Cinephone up each required number or LOU HANDMAN IS sound system associate, wired him the next day >f Montreal. will be used. arrangement. If it isn’t in the li- that it was a new hit. brary, Russell McNeil, music re- BACK FROM EAST search man, or one of his staff of Lou Handman, Universal’s writer of popular six, starts scouting for it. melodies, has returned to One of the studio from York - - the interesting develop- New where Pictures REVIEWS ‘Legit’ ments of the last few years has he has been for two weeks on busi- been the ness for the Universal Music (Continued from Page 10) But increasing interest of Com- two points are bad. First, vantage of humorous opportunities. radio listeners in pany. the half-done the. author has the popular music performance. They made too much of He also mumbled his words to in- of several decades ago. It takes a Handman recently completed a are Henry Shumer, as fine a char- a situation which one does not be- comprehensibility. lot of patient catchy Jewish-Irish melody, “When lieve to as serious searching to find acter actor as one could find in a be as he would Bruce Tilden was a spineless such tunes as “The They Merge Mazeltof With the day’s travel, have it. It is questionable that the Oceana Roll.” _ who has been all too lover and made himself disliked Still earlier Wearing of the Green” which will habit of songs like “The Gyp- much of a stranger in Los Angeles; a young girl staying out where he could have met with ap- be sey’s Warning” are in old song used in the new Murray-Sidney Allyn Lewis, an exceedingly clever late, smoking cigarettes, and drink- proval. books or comedy, “The Cohens and Kellys ing just a little gin music stores. One of the comedian, and Charles Edler, who would create the Stuart. latter, in Africa.” Bernie whose owner had a penshant Grossman wrote should have been cast as “Bum.” havoc that it did in this case. for buying the lyrics. bankrupt stocks of The “Bum” was played by S. Secondly, Stone has endeavored music PARAMOUNT a few years ago, and who Arthur Harris, who might have to keep the play at too high a pitch SEATTLE owned shelf after shelf of given throughout, with the what JOHNNY JOHNSON some kind of a performance result that the (Reviewed Sept. 5) seemed to be useless sheet music, had he known any of his lines, but drama is a continuous anti-climax has suddenly started GIVEN Tack the title of “show-stopper” coining money RECEPTION as it was, he muffed one of the best through two acts. filling by orders from stations all acting on George Dewey Washington and ON OPENING HERE parts in the show until it In the first act, one is stirred over the country for almost for- With a large amounted to less than nothing. We when the mother swoons because you won’t be wrong. The unit was gotten music. number of celebrities entertaining in his honor, Johnny recall the marvelous performance the father has slapped their Gourfain’s “Swanee Shore” but John Fee PATHE Johnson, noted band leader and his gave when we first saw daughter. without Washington there wouldn’t SIGNS OWSLEY it. Victor Recording Orchestra made It stood out like a cameo, but This tension is maintained Monroe Owsley has been be much to rave about. Washington signed their Pacific Coast debut on Mon- the Harris version was nothing throughout the next act, and when for ‘Kid the Kidder,” leaves the a Pathe Cam- like it. the mother dies house .clamoring for pus day evening in the Blossom Room because of shock Comedy which will go into pro- of the Roosevelt Hotel. Johnson Marguerite De La Motte is very and worry, it fails to rise. more. His repertoire consists of; duction _ this week under the direc- and his Orchestra come pretty to look at—but that is all. It is not until the last act that “Singing tion of Ray McCarey. to the a Vagabond Song,” Black Roosevelt following engagements Her speaking Voice is colorless, there is any change in pitch, and Others in the cast are and Blue,” “At the End of the Don Dilla- at the Pennsylvania Hotel Roof without either lesonance or charac- then one is let down to an emo- way, Emerson Tracy, Vera Road,” “St. Louis Blues” and Marsh Garden and Cherie’s, New York, ter. It is small and tional rating of zero by some silly and Ray Cooke. barely carries at chatter “Smile at Trouble.” and between I the Fleetwood Hotel in Mi- across the footights. Her face is as the father, the STAGE ami, Florida. expressionless as a Benda mask. daughter, and a young man. Second honors go to Milt Frank- PLAYERS SIGN The is Among members of the film col- James Bush, who played the plot built around the lyn and the new band who have Five former stage players have ony who were hosts to parties and juvenile, was also daughter, played by Sylvia Picker. showed many signs of improvement. been cast in painfully inade- Radio Picture’s “Losing attended the When her mother dies, Game.” event were Mr. and quate. He spoke his lines as though she leaves They present a novelty on “Spring- They are Lowell Sherman Mrs. Lou. Anger, home, believing that the family Robert Converse, they were secrets , time in the Rockies” done as a sym- who is featured; he was afraid the George Marion Ben Bard, Wilson Mizner, Norman audience hates her. phonic waltz, Robert McWade, might overhear and he act- a Salvation. Army Willian Janney Kerry, Denison Clift, Misses band offering, and Helene Lina ed with such a lack of animation Presumably she leaves with as an old phonograph Millarde. Basquette, Margaret Ettinger, record Ge- that we thought he was sick. the villian of the play, but she would play it, in illustrated neva Mitchell, RELEASE Rita Flynn, Jean In his scenes with Miss De La fools ’em, and instead becomes song style, and a la Sousa; also a RECORDINGS Green, Elsie Morris, Peggy Hamil- a working banjo quartet offering The Motte, it was such a let-down as girl or a year. “Sweetheart United Record Comany a ton, Mickey Rainey, of Marjorie to practically kill the When she returns home, she Sigma Chi,” 11:30 Saturday new concern which will show. In fact, manufacture White Isabel Dawn, Pauline Starke the marries the little “feller” who Night and “By.e Bye Blues” The disks, features among play died completely every time its early re- and Leota Lane. Kolb and has been hanging around her first of this medley was vocalized leases two songs sung by Dill left the stage. A1 Jolson troughout the entire opus, by Chuck Gould and .was fair. from his forthcoming Franklyn Farnum added nothing Warner Bros. IN Gould is not a singer and should Vitaphone WARNER FILM as the heavy. He did not look the ingenue, failed to take full ad- special, '“Big Boy.” “To- Nat Carr and it stick to his saxophone. Vera Gordon are read it nor act it. over the best performance of the morrow’s Another Day,” and In short, it is “Hoo- the latest additions to the cast of difficult evening. Her acting Burt and Hazel Skatelle have ray for Baby and Me,” to see how a show could was natural are the “Fifty Million Frenchmen” and vivacious. some hard and smoothly titles. at be more poorly cast in its principal done tricks Warner Bros. Studios. characters. Carlton King as the father is on skates and Tom Queen, old Ben Taggart played a de- time dancer, revenue officer, and Robert Bowen lightful, despite a slight tendency proves that these 60 year a bit. to overact. Helen C. Hill, as his young boys can still step fast. wife, did her work with One excellent ease and This is one of the best bills seen novelty was a bar grace. Dorothy West, a member here since the return of the set up in the patio at which stage free of the family, was uncertain of her shows beer and pretzels at this house. were dispensd to lines. TED the The screen presented “Anybody’s HENKEL customers between the acts Alan Wardell, as the brother of Woman.” while three girls, Misses Peggy La the engenue, failed MUSICAL bourse, to take full ad- Oxman. PRESENTATION Mildred Baldwin and Clar- CONDUCTOR AND ita Hall, sang, with Rolland Becker DIRECTOR at the piano. The entertainment they CIVIC afforded was thoroughly en- THEATRE joyed by those present, who thronged Peter Paul Lyons the patio as a matter of Auckland, New Zealand course. The CONCERT ORCHESTRA CONDUCTOR Pit Orchestra business was light. of 30 Stage LOEW’S WARFIELD SAN FRANCISCO Band of 20 Jacobs. PRECIOUS JEWELL theatre mart ‘ Reviewed August 29 JESSE Ro! ert Stone, author STAFFORD r,r. ? of WILL PRIOR Precious Jewell,” has here the “ok And His San Francisco basis PALACE of at least a fairly enter- NEW STATE THEATRE SYDNEY HOTEL ORCHESTRA taining AUSTRALIA Featuring His and Gene play. He has presented Rose’s Somr Hit. “Tonight” a problem RETURNING TO THE U. S. A. IN OCTOBER and solved it in a straightforward, logical manner.

GUS GAGEL RUDOLPH and CHIQUITA AND HIS TROUBADOURS NOW PLAYING 3-BLUE BLAZES— Cinderella Ballroom Indefinite Long Beach, Calif. at Featuring a ™-; Versatile PARIS PARAMOUNT and Novelty Aggregation INN CAFE N raANClsco Friday, In rubhx s August 1 Kampus Kuties Unit ! — ' !

SEPT. 13, 1930 PAGE FOURTEEN INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN Vaudeville and Presentations

“Hallelujah mittee to evict a travelling show for a hand. A dance imitation of, guitar solo. Next did AMERICAN BEAUTY IDEA troupe. Action is fast throughout, Rooney went nicely. I’m a Bum,” singing and accom- ARCH WOODY MARCO Pat with the characters, in the main, FANCHON & Nimz and Kabin, panying himself on the guitar and Lowe’s State) Trey spot was NO LONGER ON well portrayed, (Reviewed at plays the mouth organ. Then did an old time Doro- man and woman. Man seen in his “Miss Universe,” erstwhile got over great. “INSIDE FACTS” Franks himself is violin while his partner makes rag fiddler number that thy Goff, is the star of the presenta- Old Man, characteristic role of “Ikey Lesch- pictures. Old stuff that always Closed with “Get Away tion. This young lady, the raging insky,” and garners the bulk of ' is a nice look- goes. Get Away.” Weston “beauty” of the moment, has other Notice is hereby given laughs. Dorothy Woodward, a re- and Company, male ing young chap and his Hill Billy besides pulchritude to recom- Jose Mareno cent addition to the troupe, handles things offering entertainment brings great returns. that Arch Woody is no in and two ferns, were next, chorine in mend her. She can croon a song introduced Joe her role of the vamping an assortment of Brazilian dances. A film trailer longer connected with In- excellent style and, taught a bit of Holly- fine style. This girl has looks, introduction, Mareno Bonomo, the strong man of capacity showmanship, would become a After a screen side Facts in any ability and voice and is steadily on and wood. Opens his turn with several acquisition to the profes- and one of the girls come whatever. Payments due building a nice following for her- valuable number. feats of strength, and then brings Nine or ten other beauties, do a Spanish castinet self with local fans. Will Rader, sion. Span- on an assistant for a nice exhibi- should be made only to prizes in the Galveston Other girl follows with some as the rube enchant, gets lots of who won tion of tumbling acrobatics. Inside Facts direct. suits. ish tap work that clicks. AH close laughs and his make-up is perfect. contest, paraded in bathing ‘Manslaughter” held the screen. Apache dance, the girls in as the village The most beautiful part of the with an Billy. Clarence Wurdig, the male dressed as American Beauty idea were the scanty garb and trotted out. sheik, has been seen in better parts, with costumes worn by the F. and M. a pirate. It’s a good terp act, Luster Brothers opened the opera, makes up for anything his part the heaviest top song girls. They were dazzling. the man holding up ORPHEUM dressed in sailor outfits, for some might lack by grapping High spot of the presentation was part of it. SAN FRANCISCO plenty clever contortionistic work, honors with “I’m Gonna Let That man and girl, Sept. Be,” a novelty into a triple tongue solo played on the Davis and McCoy, (Reviewed, 6) with comedy interspread, that Bumble Bee trumpet by Rube Wolf. He showed are next to shut. Male gags with On the opening day of Columbia’s closed with a 13 foot Jackley drop which he interludes several o the well. (“Africa Speaks”) this Richardson and a mastery of his instrument that fem foiling nicely. Girl sings ‘Umbagi” by Carl Luster. Took a neat hand chorines. Gordon clever house was as the wel- rates him a peer in his line and tops Barto Trio, acrobats, do a upper Market street and a pair of bows. Rose Smith are funny packed, the final Saturday night it, fare committee, with Mae Tibbits all of his other talents. His encore routine of flips for getaway. Burke and Durkin deuced was thunderous. Picture was “Wall Street.” show finding a neat gang of. cus- Burke pulling a few gags, doing a and Jack Jones completing the cast Toots Novelle did a routine of Stuart. tomers downstairs. Immediately chevalier imitation in “Nobody’s in minor roles. McClel- which registered upside down tap dancing on a following the flicker, Buss Using It Now” following with “Ro- Song numbers to introduce Dur- were Jack Jones’ “Just This flight of steps that was unusual and land came on stage Ro-Rollin’ Along” while Miss heavy MILLION DOLLAR of Heaven;” Miss Woodward’s excellently done. This boy works Hoeffler, director of “Umbagi” who kin joined him in an interpolation Side film. Orches- encore “I’m a Tiger Lily Now,” and neatly and with ease and seems to THEATRE spoke briefly on the of the latter number. As an played chorus or dialect song, Charley Keating, the singing door- get pleasure out of his act. He cer- LOS ANGELES tra should have a Burke did a German picture inasmuch again for a while man, who, actually collects the tainly afforded the audience satis- (Reviewed Sept. 8). two following the coming back gag deal of McCelland’s in- crew set the stage for Berle. pasteboards at the Follies’ gate, faction. The orchestra opened the pro- as a great the Hoeffler’s talk Sweeten’s RKOlians put with “Am I just a Passing Fancy?” Huff and Huff gave a splendid ex- ceedings with a nice overture of troduction and of Claude confusion of the another pip of an overture this groiyi of bucolic melodies and a hibition of fast adagio aided and “Anchors Aweigh.” was lost in the over A spill. “Just a Little Closer” with Doc hoke routine by the quartet, made abetted by the other girls. First on were “The Darlings, of or- handling the lyrics and a bass Franks, Wurdig and Eddie Hanley and playboys kept Hollywood,” seven clever kiddies, At the console of the Morton Ritter up of Jones, opened with trio contributing a hot chorus. Gordon Richardson, complete the the customers in a whirl of good doing a variety of songs, tap gan, Buss McCelland domestic sounds, as in- Meat returns. musical fare. Ten line girls supply humor with their comedy work. dances, ballets and toe work seldom his idea of funny terpreted on the organ. Original, Feature was “Last of the Lone the terpsichorean atmosphere. Cos- Hanley made a hit with his seen in humans of such tender ages. laugh puller. Then gave ’em Wolf” (Col.). tumes very natty, but routines far announcing. Jean and Grace, boy and girl, and a Hammock,” using a Bock. rom forte. A young girl, whom Rube an- held the dance spot. Opened with “Swingin’ in a the final Pathe’s “Lucky in Love,” starr- nounced as Dorothy Lynn, as close “That’s How You Can Tell They’re jungle tom effect for chorus. Closed to a heavy hand. ing Morton Downey, completed the as I could catch the name, scored Irish ” Then into a character num- FOLLIES THEATRE Sprigg and RKOlians con- bill that had the house jammed at a solid hit with her trick dancing. ber “We’ll Play House.” Next did Jack SEATTLE the orchestra was a a Girl,” tributed a trio of atmosphere num- September this show. Big hit by “When Grandma Was (Reviewed 6) Oxman. the band past bers opening with a Riff dance tune silent number, in which which is an old idea about the “The Girl Question,” obviously a the^ motiohs of a Closed which featured Arnold Hutto at the went through all and present, but got over. changed title, was offered by A1 a kettle drums. Sprigg then picked trick selection, but did not utter with another character comic called Franks musical comedy tab com- FOX his French horn and did “Kash- sound. “Maggie,” which brought a nice up pany as the seventeenth consecu- SAN FRANCISCO Jacobs. mir Song” geting nice returns. ’Sept. round of applause. tive production staged by this (Reviewed 5) As a novelty closer, the Sprigg Barto and Mann were heavily Next on were “The Kentucky troupe since they reopened this for- gang did a two day old composition billed all over the town for this Ramblers,” a five piece combination mer Pantages. stand. HIPPODROME of Lou Martin, band sax. Tune was show getting probably more ad band. The band numbers, bits and The opus is set in three to depict — LOS ANGELES monickered “That Jungle Poop and 24-sheet space than any regu- were great. The leader of a rural grocery store. Setting is (Reviewed Sept. 4) songs was good for a far. In ad- Poop Pa Doo” and Donnelly and is lar F. and M. feature so and De Villroi, boy and the organization, who. is also the credited to Jack Renee flock of laughs when Sprigg talked dition to taking the marquee hon- an a nice piece of m. c. considerable of an improvement girl, the latter opening, with pianist, does an an- pair the lyrics and was met by what this house has been ors, the Mutt and Jeff dance Male sings, then ing. These boys are evidently new over acrobatic dance. swering chorus from the male off with the gravy inside. vicinity or we would have hanging. The action swings around walked both into an adagio, .with boy to this either side for Helen Kane imitators on the efforts of the local welfare com- They were closely followed his head for heard of them before, and if they swinging the girl over of the pit. * should make their mark in the finish. Good opener. stay, Pathe comedy, “Traffic world. here. A Vic Allen offered some nifty tap entertainment Tangle,” Pathe news, and the Col- Weston, voice and guitar, work and a good voice in second Jack umbia jungle picture rounded out and followed. Opened with "The Shirt spot. Sang “Bye Bye Blues” the bill. a»d Made for Me,” and a MARSH Mother PATRICK Listened to You” Me “If I Had Only Hal. (AGENCY) RKO GOLDEN GATE VAUDEVILLE—ORCHESTRAS WANTED ! SAN FRANCISCO WANTED with A-l corporation (Reviewed Sept. 3 Opportunity for music arranger to connect PRESENTATION > ve got the pep night ACTS SUITABLE FOR PICTURE HOUSE $2000 required and must have references. If you This packed Wednesday — and CLUBS without excuses, here’s a wonderful chance. house went for Milton Berle AND Western way. Address Box 24, Inside Facts, Los Angeles his comedy in a big WRITE—WIRE—CALL His clever comic stuff—as new and Bldg., 845 South Broadway, Los Angeles original as anybody’s material can 607-8 Majestic Theatre be—scored a decisive hit. Payoff Phone TUcker 2140 Phone of the entire turn came when Berle’s octette of clever girls were GLadstone 3404 featured in a Stoogette number that LEICHTER laughs through- AL packed a flock of there was a mighty Enterprises and Booking Agency out. In addition Theatrical funny opening, one o the best topi- Hollywood Blvd., Suite 325 Hollywood, Calif. 6912 cal comic songs we’ve heard yet Walter Trask MILLARD, Associates some excellent dancing by EDDIE BROWDER and MAX and STANDARD ACTS and ENTERTAINERS for Dorothy Lull, comprising a turn WANTS THEATRES, CLUBS, LODGES and SMAROFF-TRASK WANTED—Acts for Theatres, Fairs and Productions. that toop up the time of two acts and got a lot more results than PRESENTATIONS CAN ARRANGE—Routes for Standard Acts and Per- many a whole bill has gotten. Those WALTER TRASK THEATRICAL AGENCY eight girls deserve a lot of com- Artists Going East. sonal Appearances for Motion Picture mendation for their work; they’re 1102 Commercial Exchange Bldg. and well trained, look good Los Angeles and FAIR SECRETARIES: clever 416 West Eighth Street THEATRE MANAGERS from the front and aren’t afraid to Telephone TUcker 1680 Consult Us Before Making Your Booking Arrangements work. And Berle was funny throughout. ' selling every gag he SO WHAT HES HERE TOO! MILTON BERLE Assisted By DOROTHY LULL and HIS 8 STOOGETTES HEADLINING RKO LOS ANGELES With No Material by A! Boasberg SEPT. 13, 1930 INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN PAGE FIFTEEN

overture. Not the first time this concluding with a hot chorus of the has been done at the Fox but it tune. “Song of Spain” has a neat Vaude and clicked heavily. melody and rhythm and the entire Returning for another number offering was well received Haline by the T. Fanchon put over a pip of a drunk and D regulars. and Marco Presentations bit, the dialog of which was espec- Paramount’s “Anybody’s ially good. War” was the film offering. Here Walt Roesner, (Continued from Page 14) on stage —Hal. Route List of with the band, made his first and “Ideas,* cleverness by Haline Frances, Syl only m. c. announcement via Shore and Helen Moore, of the who show, bringing on Barto EMBASSY were no slouches and Mann. when it came to Tall fellow SAN FRANCISCO Following is the Fanchon and on first, for a limber Marco BROOKLYN (12-18) copping honors in this “Modes (Reviewed Ideas route schedule, with the opening leg dance, and then the Sept. 4) dates, Fox Theatre Idea.” dimutive all of the current month, in paren- member At this full house in theses beside “Changes” Idea of the team followed, doing the second the name of the town: Don „ , Frolic started with Haline and week of Baker and Art Hadley Cofeatured a pair of trep. offerings, the “Office Wife” Libarius Walzer Danny in second PASADENA & Dyer Muriel Gardner Joy one, for an opening being climaxed Hauptmann and his musical (11) by a great back crew, Colorado Theatre PHILADELPHIA song episode, then dropping back on stage, (12-18) nip accomplished by running found a willing gang of “New Yorker” Idea Fox Theatre to full, stage, up where a dozen spiffy the wall. customers. Each of the __ “Broadway Venuses” Pair then got together offerings LO SANGELES (II) , Idea models came on to display gowns was e 6 New Yorfl Beauty for a comedy offering, received enthusiastically. Loew’s State a ^ f r, } Winners that the with the tall Aerial Bartletts Wells and women went for, and fig- fellow doing Program started with “Beaux Arts” Idea Winthrop ures the bashful fern role selections SAN DIEGO, Freda Sulivan that made the male customers and rom “Student Prince” CALIF. (11) drawing big belly laughs with with Haupt- Fox Theatre SALEM, ORE. (6-7) sit up and look closely. Here the mann at the his embarrassing moment piano and conducting. Hollywood Collegians” Idea Elsinore Theatre show looked like charac- it might develop terization. Augmenting the offering “Wild & Woolley” Idea were HOLLYWOOD (11) Hartz into one of those style operas, but Claire Upshur and Pantages Hollywood Krazy Kats Finale had more of the models John Teel who Bus Carlell Aussie instead Danny Joy teamed with sang “Rythm-a-Tic” Idea Roy & Czech up on and then “Deep In My Heart,” the „ „ , Augwen Bud Murray Shore and Moore ahn . Girls Helen Moore and Sylvia whole j Jean MacDonald Davis Shore and worked with netting nice returns. Mel Elwoodm Georgiar- and La Rue the the boys for a number Lane Dancers trio put over a fast stepping Another classical SALEM, ORE. that was the exact duplicate of number with a LONG BEACH (11-14) (13-14) sequence. one harp Broadway Theatre •they did in solo included, and then Haupt- West Coast Theatre a previous dea. “Gems & Jams” Idea Haline, aided by an unbilled male, mann put his group „ “Southern” Idea As his concert offering, through a med- german Joe an4 Jane McKenna followed with “Ain’tcha,” Walt ley Jimmy Lyons vr-nWill r. in some- Roesner did of past and present pop tunes Helen Warner Cowan Nee w . thing a trio of waltzes Jerry Lester Maxine MS of a Helen Kane style, selling including “Rio Rita,” 1 he Evelyn Jim Penman “Valse Trieste,” “Blue “Cuddle Up a Sixteen Tinies Beatrice the number for Danube” Franklin and Florence AsteU full comedy returns. and “Merry Widow,” Little Closer,” “Rose Marie” and Then, introducing the stage ef- Kiss him as her dad, fects along Waltz” with Teel and Up-' she with “Trieste’’ building brought on Harry Smirl, an old shur returning to chant up the offering greatly. In his four the latter timer if there ever was one, who number. TOOTS N0VELLE months as featured vocalist Featured went through his and Effective In Fanchon and Marco’s paces in a series growing arrangements of all “Southern Idea of more popular weekly, Joa- okay acrobatic stunts, closing numbers were done by Earl quin Garay sang “Little White Sharp. FRESNO with several comedy tricks with a (11-13) Lie:s and took a neat hand. Wilson TACOMA, WASH. (11) tiny dog. Theatre ^Broadway Picture was George O’Brien, CAPITOL Gobs of Joy” Idea Theatre Shore and lo- Featuring ‘Green Devil” Idea . Moore, again, this time Pat West cal fav, in “Last of the SAN FRANCISCO with Three Jolly Tars. Reg singing a number Duanes.” Scotty Weston, Dolly Kramer, _ Leg Bates and then going (Fox). Mary Treen Kover (Reviewed Sept. 5) Wanda Allen, Moore , Co-Featured with Bobby into some excellent toe work, clos- & Moore, Curtis Ul After a couple Coley Johnny Jones, Rena oJk Karels, Rita Lane ing heavily, and Bock. shiftings in person- & Rathburn, SEATTLE, WASH. followed almost nel this Ken Gatewood, Doyle Quadruplets. (11-17) Warren Irons’ crew of bur- Fifth Avenue Theatre instantly by eleven boys in uniform, SAN JOSE (14-17) FOX T. D. lesquers has reached a satisfactory “Victor Herbert” Idea doing tap to Poet and & California Theatre Buddy Peasant line in * Howe Walter Powell burle presentation , Same as cast above. OAKLAND with the Electric Duo result that the SAN FRANCISCO (12-18) (Reviewed, Sept. 3) show is gatting over Herbert Quartette Artistic Scenic Advertising to Fox Theatre .X‘?l2U T. and D. a pretty consistent, healthy busi- YAKIMA, WASH. (13-14) musickers turned li- , “Busy Bee” Idea Curtains ness. Capital Theatre . At this matinee Cooper and Orren bettists for this week’s offering, tak- downstairs Paul Howard “In By was quite Iviana Galen Blue” Idea Far the Best in America ing off the shelf one well filled, with only Phil Arnold Kenoff and Renova, of Baron Hart- Terry Green Co-Featured with CURTAIN about a dozen women in view, Mitzi Mayfair, Bob PRIVILEGES sough’s tunes, “Song of Spain,” rest Sunkist Beauties Brandies, BOUGHT to of the house going Webster and Marino FOR CASH wmch Ellison Ames wrote a to the stags. OAKLAND (12-18) set of Chances are DENVER, COLO. (11-17) OR SCENERY lyrics. Peter Brescia that they would have Oakland Theatre Tabor and orchestra, “Modes” Grand Theatre with liked a little more of the strip „ Idea “Cadets” Hartsough at the organ, stuff Hahne Frances, Sylvia Idea did than they Shore and Helen Bora and this number in were given but Johnnie Moore, Danny _ ... Lawrence Chas. F. clean cut, interesting Joy, Harry Smirl S lster Thompson . Rognan and , Trigger Goldsmith is taking ounkist Ensemble . style. no chances Hollywood Models Mabel andf Marcia, r with the Johnny Dunn blues-nosers and is keep- Opened with Hartsought at the ing the show as dean as Scenic console, playing the tune, while possible, Co. bhow was staged by James Brescia, Bob Worth and Charlie Yoman with Lillian Hunt producing WALTER POWELL 1215 Bates Avenue Kushton contributed chorus a.n obligato. numbers. Following My Brother Jack Powells Phone Featured Footsteps OLympia 2914 Brescia then directed the orchestra in Fanchon and Macro’s “Vcitor Herbert” Top applause honors at Idea Hollywood, Calif. through his own rhapsodic arrange- this mat- inee went to Ann Allison, ment, tossing in a fiddle pretty DETROIT, MICH. solo and and petite, (12-18) ST. LOUIS who out over a large Fox Theatre (12-18) Fox Theatre part of an Indian sequence “Rose Garden” Idea with a “Country Club” Idea song and ' Red Donahue and' a hot dance, and later re- TT Uno Leonora Con Masters Harold Stanton Hall and Grayce turned to chant “I’ve and Essley Ray Samuels Louise and Got a Yen Three Jacks and One Queen CHICAGO Mitchell For You” closing with a neat toe Helen Petch (12-18) Cerro Capital Theatre Chico number. Millie Pedro, NIAGARA FALLS (13-18) Apts a recent Seeing Double” Idea Strand Theatre _ , addition and already otoud Twins Flea TwJtic a big fav, did ‘Smiles” Idea From Killer, Clute, Falla, Now On” and “Am I Blue” Eva Mandel Seymour Nolay, Holly & Corncob Maltby St. Johns and 3517 selling each of the tunes Dorothy Neville Dave Le Winter Parker Twins Marathon St. in a big MILWAUKEE (12-18) way. WORCESTER (13-19) Wisconsin Palace Theatre Theatre OLympia The comics, Charles ‘Romance” Idea 5983 Fritcher and “Box O’ Candy” Idea „ , „ , George Castleton & Mack Flo & Ollie 2 Blocks East of Murray, worked hard in this Lynn Cowan Jones & Hull Wallers Corner Melrose & Hoover Robert Cloy Mary Price show, handling a Reeves & Leu Sunkist Beauties flock of scenes in SPRINGFIELD WASHINGTON (12-18) which they drew healthy (13-19) Fox Theatre Half way between Broadway laughs. Palace Theatre and Hollywood. Unob- Male customers went “Skirts” Idea heavily for “Good Fellows” Idea Daisy structed panoramic the gags Lucille Page T Wonder Horse view. Large singles and doubles— handed out by this pair, Bud Averill Julia Curtiss the beben & Eliven Helen Burke Ruth Silver payoff coming with a Up-m-the-Air Girls rigidaire, service and extras. Individual burle- entrance. saue female impersonation by the duo. DOROTHY IPSWITCH LEONA George Grafe landed with a pair SANDERS of tunes which he tenored in a nitty ELECTRIC DUO voice. Working in a number of the SALES Acrobatic Dancers Featured in F. & M. “Victor Herbert” RENTALS blackouts was Harry Kelly, char- Idea acters, who scored in each of the offerings, especially a dope HARTFORD (13-19) OKLAHOMA CITY number Capital Theatre (13) that had a lot of comedy. Orpheum Theatre Melene , “Milky Way” Idea Charka NlT was featured in two num- ee Stone & bee Bert Faye SCENERY ? , “Sunshine” Idea bers Geo. Warde and Reggy “Time to Fall in Love” and Montgomery Vince Silk Steve Moroni Joe Barton and Young STAGE an Indian sequence in Clifford PRODUCTIONS which she NEW HAVEN (13-19) Helen Denizon Everett Lolan took the fem lead displaying Palace a voice Theatre Mary Lou Richard Wally presentation SETTINGS that pleased ’em. “Bells & Belles” Idea ^ Eddie Hill COMPLETE Ginger Britten worked in Eva Thornton STAGE EQUIPMENT a duo Dunbar Bell Ringers ATLANTA, GA. (13-19) of numbers, first of Tommy FABRICS— which was Harris Frances, Ted and Byron Fox Theatre RIGGING—SCREENS Around the Corner” and “Doing Loretta BRIDGEPORT “Marble” Idea the New Low Down,” getting heavy (13-19) J. Palace Theatre Roy Smoot Francia D. MARTIN response from the boys. Bee STUDIOS Cun- “Singer’s Midgets” AI and Jack Rand Hector and His Gang nmgham, putting over “Yours and Featuring Singers Midgets 4110-18 Sunset Mine Harris Trio Georgene and Henry Boulevard was well received. A girl HOLLYWOOD, from CALIFORNIA out of the line, Peggy Hill OL. 1101 put on a torrid grind for the boys’ SYLVIA as the SHORE and HELEN big blowoff, seguing into the MOORE finale. FEATURED IN THE ‘‘MODES" IDEA

I EDDIE HANLEY AND I The PERSONALITY BOYS SPENCER I CHASTTAINE OTTO UHLEN Joined Fanchon and Marco’s American “Beauty” Idea. Las, Minute Approved Laughing Sensation. Loews State, Los Angeles. Week of September I 4th. Entire Route to Follow. Representative Personal Manager CHAS. YATES BERT LAWRENCE PAGE SIXTEEN INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN

FANCHON and PRESENT THE INITIAL CREATION OF

THE Yorker IDEA A Miniature Musical Comedy With An ALL-STAR Cast

Broadway’s

Play Boys

WARREN JACKSON BOBBY CALLAHAN

LOEW’S STATE LOS ANGELES THIS WEEK

STRYKER MURIEL BURKE Formerly with Ziegfeld MARJORIE The Personality Girl Follies Scanned from the collection of Karl Thiede

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