The New York Clipper (January 1920)

12 THVfiiW Y0RK Ciri#^E*HT January 21, 492©' Foreign news "% # WARRING LABOR UNIONS REACH PERA-sriukE-SsS*njf4Jr* FRaiMfc'Jan. llP^S: ke-.flf chorpti> Ringers; " ^. •- ehaniea-at "Le Academy "*^—afH~orThe Opera,-«s~ known, which started on Januarys 1, ■ - . a JT? i ]?*l} r hist, night when, parties of both _ sides made several concessions agreeable . CE"TTI EJaJHTrhlT' C\tl TnlCOYTTEO to aH concerned. The exact;natureH* tJft , .■w ../ajlYI 1 l-.rity ir.nr It IT LflUrU rtlO ionc * s8ion8 ™ iot yet known. The. strik-. •, r _ _I__*__^ --• --.^~*-5£.*T^£ -eg had-gone,qiit^Kfag.Xor an increase in pay and better- conditions. The manage- «£:&»* «»d^p*ricU*i A«ree to **®&H «LW*i* ££..£MB&3S#--*rW and Co-operate When Future Strike* Arise—Agreenieht ".VXfc* 1 ™* _1__—^ ^r - '-> Ends Long War for Control of Labor in Theairas ;-rr „i, v London, Eng., Jan. 17.—The long and bitter war between, lie. National Associa- tion of Theatrical Employees and the BQactridana Union,, hag finally come to an a-nlcapla settlement bj. the signing of en agreement by both parties in which they agree to recognise each other's union cards and that neither one will question the. authority.of the other. Among other things, they have agreed not .to Induce the members of-one anion away. and. enroll them, in the other.. They have agreed to settle all disputes between them in the future by means of arbltration. They hare also agreed, to sopDort each other in disputes with managers. For in- ^^—— -t»»» -.1.-: \£v stance, if the. musicians walk, out and strikBv--t£ey, mJb hiye the, .aW-ofjatt branches of the theatrical industry enrolled in either anion, , , j/ftt, ., .L A ■»-!, ; • • ../>» ,■. fc The. anions' have fl^repd to,arrange ^rg-, grammes for- the furtherance of their " ■M benefits. They. plan to_ enroll ail employees of motion picture theatres. This amicable settlement was brought about by a Joint meeting of committees representing the rival unions and the Par- Iiamentry committee of The Trades Unions Congress. The settlement of their disputes ends a "war of several years' standing- and brings about unity In tbe labor end of the theatrical indnatry. .:'::■ ■'• ." AMERICA WANTS COATES trt JJ Paeb, Jan. 15.—Albert Coatesf the Eng-- lish conductor, :has received several • of- fers *o go.: to America?' -He • has. con- ducted at tbe-London ■ Sympbonyrand, the. Philharmonic. -He recently returned -from Russia,, where be had been studying-unr der Nikiach and had been the : conductor of - the • Petrograd Opera. . - t- : *t&. 'A1»^ i ¥0*\«ETTCE'DOWir ' . ../Jan. lffi-^Sir Johnston.Forbes^ n and. Lady Forbes-Robertaou,,^* re -on the Imperatttr, from>Amer- , ha^e- announewi^that Forbes-Rob- ertson wiU no. longer appear on the siage. The well-known Shakespearian actor 'said that he now intends to "settle down." . * : : i-..-05 % ~ .<?—. ' ,.■ DE FRECE ENTERS POLITICS London, Eng., Jan.. 17,—Sir Walter de Frece has decided to retire soon and enter politics. He has been. nominated for a seat in, Parliament, to succeed Sir Albert ^Stanley, who has been made a peer. ' Sir ^ Walter is a. candidate of the Coalitioh 'Unionist Party, of Ashton-under-Xyle. ". . BELLY ELUOT BACK IN PARJS : Pabjb, Jan. 15v-—Billy EUiott-la back, in Paris, having arrived this week. He. is abroad to arrange -for the making. of, pic- tures with Herbert Brenon, and is i staying at the Hotel Continental. ■ -.;.. -■.. ■),,.,•-*.-. ' ALBEE WRITES V, A. F. London, Eng., Jan. TL-^The Variety Artists* Federation is in receipt of a hand- somely bound volume of photographs from B. F. Albee, president of the Keith Cir- cuit, In New York, accompanied by a let- ter, offering his co-operation. Mr. Albee's letter reads, in part, as follows: "I know in a general way what your organization, the Variety Artists* Federa- tion, Is doing. It has been pointed out to me by English artists that your purpose is one of mediation, moderation, protection of your members and a co-operation -with managers for a fair deal. . I personally stand ready to take np grievances of any kind of any English artiste on this side of the water, and as one who wants to see an ideal condition in tbe vaudeville business in the interest of both the artiste and the. manager.** HARCOURT PIECE OPENS - London, Jan." 10.—"A Temporary Gen?: tleman" has closed its run. at tbe .Kings- way Theatre and Js followed by "In The Night," by Cyril Harcourt. This piece which is being produced in England by Herbert Jay. and Frank Littler, was pre- sented in New York under the title of "The Intruder." As a one act drama by Maurice Mater - linck had been presented here under the name of "The Intruder". it waa found necessary to change, the title, although it was produced in 1892 at the Haymarket. FULLER BUYING PLAYS London, Jan. 16.—Tbe Australian pro- ducing rights to the following plays has been acquired by Ben Fuller from Gordon P. Firmin: ' "The Unwanted Child," by Stuart Lomath; "A Rank Outsider," by Henry Bedford; "The Millionaire and the Wom- an" and "A Girl in the Web," by Charles Darrell; "One Law for Both" and "The Bight to Live," by W. V. Garrod; "The Priest and the Sinner," "The King of the Air" and "Sands of Time," by Dorothy MuHord. Mr. Fuller is busy reading a number of otter scripts with the view of purchas- ing forty or fifty more plays, his intention being to run stock companies in Melbourne and Sydney and to change over the com- panies.- "RED MILL" WELL HOP London, Eng., Jan. 17.—The much talked of production of "The Red Mill" took place last.week and proved to be an event. The audience are taking to this musical comedy very quickly. London is particularly impressed with Victor Her- bert's music and -with tbe acting of tbe American members of the cast. The story has been picked apart very critically by English writers, but, on the whole, the piece has been given a fine sendoff. Herbert's music is especially mentioned. NEW VARIETY HOUSE OPENS PETEKBoaotTGH, Eng., Jan. 17.—The new Theatre Royal and Empire, this city, was opened recently by J. A. Campbell, actor and manager, aa a variety house. The, theatre is built on the site of the old Royal. Mary Fulton, wife of the owner, baa an interest, in the house. The local manager: is-J. H. Stevenson. Fred Hop- kins is director of the orchestra. --..-.- ., SELL TICKETS AUTOMATICALLY . London, Eng., Jan. 17.—An invention baa been placed on the market here which, if accepted, win simplify the selling of seats for theatres. An electric indicator is placed in the theatre. When a patron arrives, be books bis seat on tbe indicator and -the; seat is reserved, for him. This does away- with an attendant to look after reserved and ad- vance- sales and also checks tbe amount of money taken in. AFTER AMERICAN COIN Mannm, Jan. 19.—The Para Theatrical Company will sail for Cuba on the steamer Montevideo, Which Is scheduled -to leav*. Cadis on, January 25L They are attracted by tile large number, of Americans who will be in Cuba this Winter, at the races, and on account of prohibition in the United. States..- - .--..>'-.' .•• r; ■ . "whirligk;" goes Over London, Eng., Jan. 17.-^"The Wirl- igig" an elaborate revue, full of clever music and witty lines, has been produced, . and is a sensational hit. .. The' piece is an elaborate, composition . of musical comedy and variety bits and includes an act by the American actor, Charles Withers, en- titled 'Tor Pity's Sake." The" show needs cutting,. however, for it. has too many lengthy. * SIDNEY'ABB. BIN PARTS .'..*■..- Paris, Jan. 15.—Sidney Abel, of tbe Fox Film Corporation, arrived here" this week. He is at the Hotel Continental. WRITING NEW ALHAMBRA REVUE London, Jan. 14.—'Harry M. Vernon is writing the next revue to. be presented at the Alhambra by. Sir Oswald Stoll and .to follow "Med ara.'' Charles OuviTJier, com- poserr of The Lilac Domino" is, writing the- music. . Lyrics are being supplied, by Howard Grey. : George Bobey. has already been .engaged as leading man in the piece, for which -no name has aa yet been se- lected. -.< HURCHH-L MOVES IN / -* Toinrny "Biirciifl has takfeii lip hJjt'n^w: position with the Marcus Loew Circuit, with offices in the North'American Build- ing. ,He has been, chief 1 booker in Chi- cago for the Aekermah-Harris Circuit, which recently affiliated with -the Loew Circuit.-. In-moving the Ackerman-Harris Circuit from the W. V. M. A. to the Loew forces, it was decided to take the local Chicago staff intact. This includes Rnr- chill and two secretaries. A banquet was tendered Barchill on Thursday night- at the Hotel Sherman. Burchill will he local booking manager for the Ackerman-Harris Circuit. James C. Matthews,, western manager for the Mar- cus Loew Circuit, will remain as western directing head of the Loew offices. CORBETT LEFT $160,000 William "Smiley" Corbett, who died last week, left an estate valued at $160,000. The win was filed for probate on Friday. Mrs. May Corbett, the widow, is principal beneficiary. Three nieces were also re- membered in the wiH Thomas McGuire, a personal friend of the deceased, was given a large solitaire ring and Thomas Prender- gagt, another friend, was. left a diamond horseshoe stick pin. ENLARGE CHESTERFIELD HIP . London, Eng., Jan. 16.—The Hippo- drome Theatre, Chesterfield, win be en- larged by the acquisition ■ of the adjoining property. -When alterations,. are com- pleted it will have a seating capacity of 2,000. and will' be able to aopommodate any show. ». ,„, ' T,--,^ *„ .... ^ • CLOSES TO *ll,700„. .. The final.week's advance sale for "Up In Mabel's Room," up to last Saturday. night, was $11,700. The production has been here for twenty weeks and has played to capacity business during the entire en- gagement. *'■ -.-?'- ■3i 5 *' ■; CARNIVAL. MAN-'SICK : ' -;'4- - Albert Hock, well known in carnival and, outdoor enterprises, is seriously ID in this city. • . '• .. ;• -V'n.-v -.. WHITE RATS HOLD MEETING : "' A meeting ol.lne White JRats Actors' Union-was held at the-Olympic Theatre Friday night and was attended by many professionals. Edmund Breeze-.was chair- man of the meeting, opening with-a speech beseeching the support of vaudevillians. He introduced .other speakers among them Harry Mountford, Frank Gilmore, Walter Jones, star of "Up in Mabel's Room!' and Fred Lowenthal, legal representative for the White Rats. • - ... The audience was. made up mostly of those who have been prominent in White Rat events before and all displayed patriotism. The meeting opened- at 11.30 and concluded at 2.30 A. M. - JOLSON BOOKED FOR 25th Al Jolsou will arrive at the Auditorium Theatre in "Sinbad," on January-25.- On Feb. 15, William Courtenay will move his "Civilian Clothes" back to New York City, being suceeded at the Olympic Theatre by Thurston .the Magician., E. n. Southern and Julia Marlowe win begin an en- gagement at tbe Studebaker in a few of Shakespeare's leading works. STOCK COMPANY SET ^ The De Luxe Production Stock, Com- pany, is an set. i The opening piece- will be "The Eyes of Youth" under the direction of E. Cooper Willis. The-company wUl play the- week - in Fort Wayne,, prior to open- ing here. In the roster are, -Bert E. Chap- man, juvenile, Eirke Browne, character, leads,- Edna-May Spooner, leads, William A. Clark, E-. John Kennedy, Karl Beilaon, Symonst<RDneface, second business,' Frankie Frawnhoase and Irene Ellis. , Captain A. Walker Greig is understood to be back- ing, the company. - - -- :.--.- ■■.,. -HELPS WITH INCOME TAX ■'"'-■ To assist theatre folk in 'making, out their income tax schedules, Leon A. Seres- niak, the lawyer, has prepared a queatlon- nairre which he offers to. every one in the theatrical profession to. fill out. From this he win prepare,the income tax schedule at his office, without charge-to the profession, CAPT. LEWIS GETS DIVORCE Capt. Stanley Huntley Lewis, publicity man, who is now in" this 'city'handling speciar advertising for the Paramount ■Artcraft feature, "Behind- the Door," has secured" a divorce from his wife, Carrie, to whom he had been - married for twenty* three years/ Their marital troubles started in 1916 Wfien Lewis advertised for his wife," saying-that she had been lost. -They have one son, who recently returned from overseas service,* '■•;.; ..j^ : -i .. n. i — ji^.w v... .* •,. ;-. FOUR NEW SHOWS OPEN Four new attractions opened this week in this city. "Oh My Dear" replaced "Miss Simplicity" at tbe La Salle Opera House. "Tiger, Tiger"? succeeded, **The. Woman of Biouse" at Powers, 'T>ear;B^u.iuB, , • be- came the successor of "The Scandals of 1910" at the Illinois and "A Voice in.the Dark" supplanted "Up in Mabel's Room" at Woods Theatre. . OLD TIME AGENT WORKING Leon"Victor, bnerof tn'e^eajrly press press, agents for the old play "In Old Ken- tuck," is back in' Chicago again assisting Ralph T. Kettering In the publicity cam- paign being waged here for the film pro- duction '^In Old Kentucky?* lt%]W>*»*- AN RE-ENLISTS .■* Richard' Hoffman, of tbe Coney Holmes booking agency, has re-enlisted in the 4th, Regiment,'Dlirioia National Gflards for an- other year. He is top sergeant of F com- pany, one' bf the crack organh-ations of the regiment.