2146 St. Antoine Street, Corner PAGE SIX THE DETROIT TRIBUNE. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1941 Columbia—Clifford 2s2< Stage Mill IIP! Screen

— = the =-- HE’S TERRIFIC WITH ONE LEG AND A PEG DANCE TEAM IN B- AND C ’S SNAPPY SHOW South’s Shows Nothin? Like * North JUMPIN’ JIVE ** *aMa aaaw rvtfflCK s&f’ :'*l ' ' (C)— ITraveling1 Traveling s.ooo mil** from to hire them, not because have last found out stars ?* New York. I at haven't drawing .r —= - - Pnw - by ulysses boykin the truth about the theatrical world because they are prejudiced in„2 of the south. The sunn> south has they hunt up some inferior ,2 Dig old throbbing Detroit Is now girded for the biggest order in nothin* compared with the Braoad- entertainers each w ~k . ,V2s| way of New York with its electric convince history . themselves that me of the nation . . that is to the national defense wheels of TOsHp! ' the* b -i SMt WwKSb. lights strung from one to an- as good working ■ block Just an artist yu\ ndusry grinding out . . . Ami with all this mass production or go JV* other. good places to rat to gerald, Count Bade. Noble Si«u the daylights out of some and leaving the rest on WTA and the Wel- the feeling •• y . fi 1 I t dotting the street and Jimmie Lunci font Ki -kiw h ’ fare . . . promoters of cinematic palaces, the night you walk down its ave- kins, and that the and directors our j that when they not 'C\ ; ' ; IB surely entering ing onlvriT clubs and valley hot spot*, etc., etc., are anticipating a land office busi- vk-4' nues. you are the "their talent ~ rhanee. gates of Heaven. Nor will it as keeping the big K ness in taking care of the lighter side of the swelling Motor City work- ever so m ney out JJ[ long as it keeps Its policy of clos- colored folk', band- ' ers. ing its doors on entertain- I’ntil "gb.riott colored the k BROTHERS— ment. ens to fa. PEACE the t th.v they ir. * the streets of Baton the losing Christmas is just here with its spirit of for everyone You walk side in : 1U u , about love big Rouge, or anv other little city the cold, they , and the boys in the valley are showing It with their 7th big Faradise sb.ii n(. m rarely *lll see - and very, very you Broadway, ev. non , raa|| l(al Valley Christmas Fund program; also at the Three Sixes they , will a colored actor or actress in neon like the one in Now York No' told their benerit cabaret party Deo. 19 where everyone will have the signs. White managers Just refuse they’ll never have a Firoadwiy*' "spirit'' of brotherly love. Then with all‘of this fine talent moving in for the Delta convention < Girls. don't disappoint us!) It will the OPENING FRIDAY, DEC 19th remaining playboys to work overtime. PEGLEG BATES,,"„ KEEP SMILIMi— N It must be remembered that entertulnment i« a wry Important “BARBARY COAST REVUE” feature of national defense. Don't let the war news get yon down in Staged and Conceived by Earl Dancer the dumps, "keep the morale <>i the populace up by providing good entertainment and recreation" has always been the motto of coun- ORLANDO ROBERSON and the tries at war. **<> here are some hints for keeping your morale up. CLUB CONGO ORCH oi- »h*»w have Bt all means the at the Three sixes (they ~ liquor n<»w tool. Jessye bruit, bilk'd a* the “Blond Bombshell** al- -i SUNDAY BLUE HOUR most steals the show from the headliners “Badeliffe and Rodgers* Opening hi* Friday nt swanky have been hulled by dunce critle* Pegleg Tuesday Twilight Hour Riot of Kun.” Miss Scott in her black teltet. with her acrolmflc t tub Congo Is Bates, a a* n magnificent work of art. Eurl dancer extraordinaire. An Inter- Dancer’* “Barbnry Coast Revue” at the B and (’, Detroit’* original tap torn I draws a hand. The versatile Moore Sisters wide- routine and husky numbers quite national star also bar, located of many show*. feature* OrlHiido Roberson ly Declaimed song and dance theater In the heart of no"cover”charge Badeliffe and Rodgers still bring down the house though with Bate*’ sensational performance* and hi* Congo orchestra. I’arudKe > alley, Beacon and St. Jgr IW* J! team who are appearing nitely their comedy nuntbir. and the short guy’s melodious voice rang- Antoine. ing to baritone, almost. from fahetto I Noise Is Cause Os Racket Teachers Support Defense NEXT Ross and McLain, the smoothest dancing team of ballroom ar* COMING thts to hit thes»* purls in a long time are Mr. and Mrs., by the way, Book Name Bands The Detroit Federation of Teach- they dance with a grace and skill (hat only comes after long hours While James Barber. 28. 66S slim jones’ Mou’i was visiting his bro- ers through the resolution on na- . ilmf of practice. ther, Ellis Barber and wife, Cath- tional defense, is simply reaffirming Uilla Mae l ane does one of the u-ual partial strip Hml shake erine. 1761 20th street, the landlord the principles which have always Victor Truly, f>2, came guided it in the relation to the dance numbers. R* only novelty being the costume, ronslsting of t For New Theatre to the apart- of ment door and asked James not to teaching children and the wel- •hands” covering the strategic portions of the anatomy ...If you nation, according Lou New theater, talk too loud. This brought on an fare of the to get what I mean. Ben and Cohen’s Paradise former- argument between James and the Florence M. Sweeney, president of Orchestra Hall, Woodward at Parsons, opens the She Leon Warrick, the lavritone with the rich voice, still finds fuvnr ly Friday, landlord which ended in a fight. Federation. stated: at with “We are sure teachers are a with the patrons whether he be in atmospheric be-ragged costume, Dec. 26 1 p.m. with Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong, the Victor Truly struck Barber a that King of Swing.” milk bottle cutting him the left vital bulwark against attacks on or up in a Personally, we prefer him In his tnx. famous “Trumpet and his recording on dressed tux. He band a show schedule ear, nose, and forehead, and also our democratic society and that has just that of voice and bearing. swing inaugurating weekly stage the kind that a of* fra< luring his skull. Alberta Truly. they will take motive part they will include big line-up have in of The grand little Imnd, Bennie t arew, still rates a- tops In this int»nationally known sepia at-j 31. stabbed Barber In the back alawys taken support include Cab Calloway and bis re- with large fork. democratic institutions. man’s town. All comers challenged. Three >ixe*’ patrons «cem to tractions. a meat The police cording orchestra; Maxine Sulli- arrived and arrested Mrs. Alberta “The members of the Detroit Fed- agree. Arm-trong. trumpet mas- . . whose van. famous swing songstress; Bill Truly and also her husband Vic- eration of Teachers will, as well as tery paved the way for his recent ; TOP SPOT Robinson and Jimmie Lunceford’s tor. Both are being held for investi- other teachers, give their utmost to film exploits In support cf such Four ami the r band; the Jnkspots gation charged with felonious as- the cause of preserving the Ameri- There s a noted ir ; r • :n th* atmosphere a' the Blackhawk. Crosby.! stais as Jack Benny, Ding Royal orchestra; Count Ba- can way Ba! Sunset sault. of life.” The Cain bro’he's have • • shly di-rouraged that "fighting" ele- and others, brings with him hLs full I sie and his noted aggregation of quota of "swing stars” Including ment si.-' drove vmo >'f •! • ■:-1* tier- a'v. y so ali are welcome j artists; I.il Green and Tiny Brad- Sonny Woods, singer; enjoy ev mg of fur. :.’e: tain:r.. r. in that famous romantic A#n shaw's band; AnJy aid hi* to at ar. i . - . peace a? song stylist; Kirk naker. petite Luis’ "Clouds of Joy” orchestra: the epot now tl *T’ >n...- (a ri and >■: •• her art uling the roost. Jazz- Higginbotham i Russell, Jay C. and Deep River Boys with 35 perform- « , M a flo< -h w mpov lof bo William? <’., directs headliner talent. Joe Garland, in addition to num-,! ers in an all-colored revye; "Har- The band kfcj.« ’he r * ■ 4l ‘ ’in;;.: and ’he rats and drink* are above erous sepia variety performers lem Merry-Go-Round” witai Fess par. The I.voiles• s;or th« west*.iU w tilrh has a!! th atmosphere headed by the Two Zephyrs, panto-, ! Williams’ band and Earl Hines and mimists: Joyner and Foster, crack th his orchestra, and others. of "Valley" the Bh.ckhawk. comedy team, and Big Time Crip, The P «:.•! C. para !: * - or;g il ’he.iter bar has a sensational one-legged danttr. j shoppers... Va!>>- t show Last-minute Christmas

ke*ps - that he ; '.a. r jat) I t"> the dor • md allows standing room The Paradise theater will re-jaln ' To Dedicate Chapel cnlv wl: >• 1* s g in* rn. Spatkpl’.c George. the comedian, tncidently, open from 1 p.m. to 1 a m. daily, i midnight show was in the cast of ’hi* "Mikado in ~w ;g Princess Minnola. billed as with a complete ev- .. FORT CUSTER -The seven ery Saturday. A gala m show- could be called amazing. shows. Fopular prices will j selected as guest speaker. Fort ! prevail. Custer officials also participated But d-eg the cp * i l.ke p ? j.-- to them pound those tables! Forthcoming Paradise stage stars ; in the ceremonies. Those "Beach < w;M a- 1 ; » -ior.ate dancer* flf you can call their fc t a- g.vr or.e • ■ •>■•;:(.* of watching an exciting scene -• e on some o »u*h S' < >U r P • • •ravage in you.” Orlando Rr ''er- r. •!.,• ■ ivy id ’*:.■• ’he ladies sighing over their ♦AMERICA’S LARGEST BLACK AND TAN* crvk’a vv.-h I.v «*•:.’ mental numbers THE CLUB WITHOUT A "CLIP” M the longest theater bar In Detroit (Cozy Corner), Tyrone *ing* faintly Itlng Crosby. They Board In a way reminiscent of Proudly I^resents have a show seven night- a week now which mean* the “Joint keeps jumping.** < hark* \ny, manager, and Mac Ivey, proprietor, really GREAT STAR STUDDED FLOOR SHOWS Q WRITE down Iho nun*ol «w*ry RUN to your noarost package SAT to tho dealer, "Four Rom

- - O hnvo som« thing there. 3 NIGHTLY AT 9:30 11:30 1:30 man on your gilt lift... store... for all I" Out northern! wav »t Broad’s Club Zombie, Jimmy Smith Is still HI DE HI! HO DE HO! dancing out hi* own music atop hi* contraption. The new revue, * FEATTRING •

•)Vinter Wonderland” dance by the t Taylorettcs I* tip to the good - A Bohbjr K* jx Production edd lav h r standard, sum touche (seem* strange not to *ay Peggy) real 1* our vote for top* a* an M.C. for getting the crowd In the mood. ‘VARIETIES OF 1941’ good-looking Washington's MEET THE Bobby key*, M.t . at Doc I ncle FRIED * Here's the last word in a gift for men! entertaining show. Torch ruirircu PEOPLE Tom'* Plantation keep* pace with an Oh Sank • • • mTi wxo singer* lo dancer*, keeping the crowd cheer, CHICKEN nVSCv shake they’re always Ju*t like the W *The Great Rector tng. )f b South (!< CONTOHTIOMST iprr ""** The crowd Ju*f *it*. munches on that ta*ty barbecue, and yells Bar-B-Q MiTIJrAAO Davis for more. • RIBS >7 WfiF Hw/** Gertrude Calloway Out th« Champion Bar. that «oft music on the solo-vox (instru- 1 hey melt In i ~ *Edna Mae Johnson ment a'(ached to the pan > i« what gets ’em. The expert mtxolozlsts your month *Gabriel at the bar who fix you up w;»h ft cure for ftll your trouble*, and make And HU Trumpet you fee', gny nr* really right. just won't let Blark ALMA all The customers DOCTOR WASHINGTON’S Beauty lElla Lee i leave. Which Is one way of saying that an enter- CMITU tainer ir. is' have the goods If she ran make them always come back UNCLE TOM’S for more. PLANTATION ECHO THEATRE T"™"0 We do Not Sell Altes Lager or Imperial Beer. ! .■ " 8200 WEST EIGHT MILE ROAD Theatre for Partiealar People TO. R-17&0

Snndny and Monday. Dor. 21 and » Open 1:30 P.M. Sunday Joan Perry and Ko*rr Pry°r In “BULLETS FOR O’HARA” NOW APPEARING AT THE Ann Shirley In “WEST POINT OF THE AIR” March of Time -Yorway In Remit” CHAMPION Pinto Cartoon “Plnfo** Dream Home- NEW THEATRE-BAR Tuesday, Wednesday and Thnrsday. Dee. 23, 21 and 25 Oakland, cor. Holbrook Open 1:30 P.M. Chririma* Day Tom Seal and Carol llinrhe* In “THE MIRACLE KID” (BUCK BEAUTY) < Muni In •ELLA LEE Geortre Raft and Panl Charming Lady of Song “S C A R F A C E” Detroit’s Andy Clyde Comedy “A Hori to a Ghott” Plus MUSIC Friday and Saturday. Per. and 27-Open 1:*0 PJI. Saturday JIMMIE CALDWELL’S France* Farmer and Rleardo Cortea In WITH SUE AT THE PIANO “WORLD PREMIER” Frankie Bradford at the Solo>Vox Georre Hoarion la —APPEARING NITELY—EXCEPT TUESDAY “THE LONE RIDER IN GHOST TOWN” 4. - ♦ ■ Sunday Cocktail Hoar 4:30 to 7:30 P.M. Fdrar Kennedy Comedy -It Happened AH sl*ht” A CHRISTMAS DAY COCKTAIL HOI K Eplmde II -The Iron Claw” and Uteri Paramount Kent * 1 A BLIND OP STRAIGHT WHISKIES-90 PROOF. FRANKFORT DISTILLERIES, INC., & BALTIMORE Get the Habit and Visit the Champion Bar the Early LOUISVILLE Hl* Mldnite Show Etery Saturday Tlfit—4 Feat aret After • P.M. Part of the Week No Waiting Prompt Service.