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7. MAY 1, 1920 . The Billboard 9 TWO TICKETS IN FIELD FOR ACTORS’ EQUITY ELECTION Members Have Excellent Candidates.to Choose From—Wilton Lackaye ‘and John Emerson Nominated For President of Association— Date of Election: Changed to June 4. ‘New York, April 24—Jobn Emerson has been nominated for the presidency, of the Actors Equity Association, which won the strike against ‘sumnier, according to an ‘by the nominating committee of that organization. Wilton Lackaye twas nominated ag vicespresident, Grant Stewart af recording secretary and Richard “A. Purdy as treasurer. (The tenure of office is one year. ‘The committtee also nominated the following to eerve on the Council of, the Association for Bree years: Ethel Bartymote, Bérton Ohurehitl, William Courtenay, Will J. Demlag, Ralph “Morgan, Echlin Gayer, Otto Kruger, Broce Me Rae, Grant Mitchell, Marjorie Rambeao, Ernest <MTruex and £4 Wynn. All of these actors ctrestes wore active in, winning Last summer's strike. This tleket, in the. optaion of ‘The Biuoara, is an excellent axe, and the cot mittee 1s to be congratulated on its selection, Mr. Bwerson, if elected, will take office 13 place of Brancls Wilson, who bas been ot the association eince: ity: tnception abd who bas declined another tem in order to devote his time to the lecture engagements and the promotion of commtintty theaters thraout the country. Wilton Lackaye Will Teplice, ax vicepresident, Bruce Mae, whose name. appears on the lst of cabdidates for the coticll. Since he office of executive secretary in not elective the name of Fratk Gillmore,, whe continues ‘to hold this tmportant ‘post, deee.not sppeer on the theket. 3 “those who have accepted ‘Kquity nominations this year are well aware of the’ tremendors respondibilities “witch face” them during , the coming twelve mouths," said Mr. Emerson. “altho the actors bave “arrived at an era ‘of food fpeling and mutual understanding with reat majority of the managers, there still wn a few reactlonary managers whose constant effort ie the disruption of our organisatloa. During the next year we are going to try to show ‘these fecalcitrant managers the error of thelr ways and convince them that it 4s to thelr. dest interests to recogniso the powet of this association and.the necessity of dealing with 1 in an ponorabie, straightforward mana "The Bqulty Association, as ite name ttn plies, stands always for the square deal ‘and never resorts to drastic measdres, unless its Highta are wilfully and maliciously invaded. ‘The association has grown since the atrike from 2,800 to over 8,300 members. ‘This phenomenal frowth ia certainly the strongest posxible ert: dence of the wimlom and justice with which its affairs have been administered during this perlod, and if T am: elected precitent 1 shall give the very Dest that is in'me to try to lve ‘up to the spléndid standard already set.” In view of the great interest being taken in the torthedming election ‘The Bitibo featative called at the association’: office in order to talk the matter over with some of the Dominating committee, who were fortunately available and willing ‘to give all toformation, A certain amvunt of Glecussion had Deen aroused, by the fact that Mr. Emeroda be president to Place of Francis Wilson, .who, afer eight years ‘of faithful and loyal,wervices to the association, desires now to spend his winters in Florkls and ‘summers in the country. Some comment wi created by thé tact that Mr, @merson 4s not an of the principal reasong for his election, He Polnted out that any president of the Bquity ts bound to be the target for managerial arrows, end it would not ‘only be unfalr to any actor place him in this position no matter how Ning and dovoted he might be, tut that it ‘lg ‘the counclt if it felt t of his parmuing ‘Str. Emerson," he said, “le got ‘oly absolutely independent of managers, but §9 untauety equipped for the position as presldent of the association. His wide experience 48 actor, playwright, producer and stage mana OF ALL KINDS, ‘Write for samples and peices New York Bead House, wae BEE ES Von ere jer for the late Charles Frohman would alone make him singularly equippéd tor the position, Dut in addition tis close and intimate relationship with motion picture industry bes given ‘him full experience in that branch of our profession as well ag the legitimate. Ip addition ‘Mr, Emerson is permanently located in New York City and is not ‘subject road, possibly at,a most critical functure, Mr. Emerson's: services to’ the association have’ been favaluable. Not only did bis wplendid efforts during the strike on behalf of our as sociation entitle im. to the highest consideration from all our mémbers, but at the arbitration meetings during ‘the readjustment period had {t mot deen for Mr. Emerson's exerlence we would have. been badly off indeed. ‘His adtice and counsel since he has been a “THE CHARM SCHOOL” “asim CHARM SCHOOL"—A. comedy, by Alice Duer Miller and Robert Milton, with a bit of niusic by Jerome “Kern; produced by Gobert Utiton at the Auditoriom ‘Theater, Baltimore, April 19, ‘Blyth Daly: Ethal Spel Baltimore, April @2.—“The Charm Schoo!,"* which was gitea its premiere Monday night at the Auditorium Theater; is an amusing comely of youth, delleately and sincerely acted by a cast of unusual excellence. ‘The play in based upon the story of the sane name, by Alice Duer Miller, which @ret appeared as & serial in ‘The Sat Evening Post, and which he: Deen drathatixed by the auilior in oollaboration with, Robert Afliton, the , producer. ‘This play marke the entrance into the independent producing field of Robert Milton, the clever. Russian, who is such e past master of ‘the five art of high comedy direction, and who has hitherto been dolng for: otheks ‘and with Feal success (notably io such productions as “Adam and Eva,” “Torvugh the Ages.” and jn lighter vein the unusual Princess Theater guleties) what he is now starting out 80 whole Reartediy to do for himself. ‘There ts not the slightest doubt of the meBright and clever play, which shows the band of the ‘master in the careful selection of a reinarkably well-chosen cast, sparkling Unes aud situations that keep the ‘interest of the audience on ‘Phe; production ts beautifully staged, the gowns attractive and artistically appropriate. @latog 1s 90 natural that in no instance does it appear to drag. Marle Carroll fitted the role of Filee pertectly: the tanocent school girl, full of natural charm, who falls wildly in love with the pew owner of the school, the part no well taken by Sam Mant, In the hands of a lees capable artinte Stles Carroll's part might have suffered unmeasurabiy. ‘The part of Sally Royd could not have been entrusted to, better bands tl those of Blyth Daly. Sam ‘Hardy, Bevans, proved a comedian of the hig! ‘Minnte Dupreo gives a fine performance Curtis, and traly deserved the applause recelved. ‘Margaret Dale, as Miss Hayes; played her part with « flae sense of values and a'deltcate umor that was admirable. . Rapley Motmes made the most of his part, showing himself an actor of ability, James Gleaton did well as George Boyd, and Ernest Cossart was ood us the pblexmatic David MacKenzie, Beth Franklin and: Judith James bad small’ parte, bat their interpretation showed @ keen understanding anda high. appreciation of values. _ Nell Martin and. Albert Hackett werd -quite g00d as the. “twins”? member of our board has always been sane, was also necessary to change Article 2 abc fearless, well weigbed and tseful to's degree. members an view of the fact that a biz i: ‘Those who had the privilege of hearing him at flux of those following the motion pictu:. ‘the last special meeting will endorse this. branch is coming. Alls address was ove of the most brilliant, ‘There was distinct feeling in the Actors’ from an analytical point of view, that has Equity Association amongst the hundreds 0: ever deen delivered from our platform. These endorsers of Wilton Lackaye that if a com were some of the arguments that influenced a test could be’ avoided,” said a member of the nominating committee to choose some ene who Wilton ‘Lackaye Oommittee, ‘it would be thc bad at least twelve months’ experience on the saving of much money for the organization, counell and then put him at the head of the and the chairman of the Lacksye Campaics ticket. This decision was arrived at almost Committee suggested it to several members of unanimously by # vote of elght:to one. Those the Emerson Campaign Committee, with thy of use who Bae worked ‘with this association result that Mr. Emervon's supporters asked i¢ ince its inception realize ‘that no better man Mr, Iackaye would receive a committee of ‘could be found to be president ofthe actors’ seven persons to discuse and arrange a coo ‘amociation than John Emerton.” Promise {itket, Mr. Lackaye agreed wnres ‘Wien it was. sald by The Billboard repreServedly and with pleasure. Then a further cena ret gud UY The Dillboe Tare; commusication was sent to Mr. Lackaye, asl Sartics io the field the actor war frankly 196 him if he would object to it belag © comPeroted and seemed to weloome the undoubted mittee of ten. Mr. Lackaye's reply was that iatereat ‘that would ‘accrue from a generous he Would see ansbody anywhere if it was for ‘nd sportaminiike ‘conflict, “After all,” he the beneft of the Actors’ Badity Arsoclation, ‘sald, “the issue is absolutely in the hands of “The Campaign Committee of Mr. Lackaye the association. We have expressed our opinion therefore did nothing tor over a week, walt1d it is up to our members to express theirs. 1™s for this committee to calk upon Mr. matter who 1s elected, he will have the TAkS7C. pare > wei lal so ee et of oe Toe SS anc te Sac Sa, a pen it."" Mr. Wackaye, and Mr. Lackaye walted for ‘The (ittboard representative was also asked (Coatinved on pase 11) to state that the constitution, which has. been ss matled to all the members, hes not “been “TEA FOR THREE” changed in toto trom the ‘already existing ‘coy. Certain sections hare been altered so Closes Notable Tour—Company Played. as to conform with the recent affiliation with From Coast to Coast ‘the Associated Actors and Artistes of America xem ws On April 24 at Paterson, and the American, Federation of Labor. It pp tacthaliserrgieaed Norman Hackett featured in, the stellar role, ‘closed one of the longest und most notable tours on. record. Opening at Halifax, N. 8, April 7, 1919, the company was out over one solid Year, covering approstuately a territory of 25,000 miles, Canada was played from Coast ta Goast, then the Nortiwest and California, « portion of the South, all of the Middle West, ‘Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. During. the season four strikes and the ‘flu’ were encountered with a Toss of only three nights. ‘The company was playing in Winnipeg at the height of the Dig labor strike last Olay. Just before the Wednesday matinee the entire stage crew was called out, but the company changed the seta and ran the stage itself for the remainder of the week. In Gouthern California for ten days not a train moved, wo large auto trucks were chartered, carrying company, pro@uction and trunks to the cities between ‘Los Angeles and ‘Oakland, a distance of 1,200 miles, * without the loss of tho coal strike were mounted, together with sitated the sudden switching of several Iowa cities which were closed Ly the epidemic, ‘Tho entire tour was one uf the longest and” most successful ever conducted by the Selwyn management and speaks volumes for the widespread popolarity of ‘Tea for Thres” and Normin Hackett. It may even be régardol ae ‘45 achievement in these days of short runs and complicated booking conditions. ‘The complete personnel of the company, be: sides Mr, Hackett, included Hayden Stevenson, Mildred ‘Evans, Marte Newkirk, 8. Sydney Cohn Loolse Valentine, with ‘Reymond Harris aig business manager, Mabel Ryan and Al, Homer advance representatives. “The Charm School" registered a real hit, and the representatives of the New York producers Who witnessed the premiere sent most favorable reports to their home. offices. EDMUNDS FOSTER, “LITTLE OLD NEW YORK” ‘IITTLG OLD NEW YORK"—A comedy in three acts, by Rida Johnson Young. ro @uced by Sam 1H. Barris at Ford's Opera ‘Gouse, Baltimore, April 19. joun Jacob. Astor, tty Schuyler, delle of New York, Mar§ Balfour? Rachel Drew: ‘a Bu Baltimore, April 22.—"Little O14 New York’ 4s a pleasant Uttle play. The title: is some‘what misleading, Decause the plot has nothing specifically. to-do with New York, as she was or Js, except the use of the names of some ‘of those whose descendants have become {dentifed with the Ieland of Manhattan. The scenes fare laid in the year 1815, and the play borders closely on the, melodrama, with ‘plenty of lively humof, risk ‘action, and a touch of tender Ress and pathos to make its comedy human. Arthor Ashley, as Larry Delevan, the young goardia: his wanl, who at first apzears afterwaris acknowledges her decelt and naively takes her real part as a girl, are the two leaders in the play, about whom the action revolves and who Keep the expectancy and interest of the audience a-going. ‘Miss Tobin mai shm of the evening. NORMAN HACKETT ‘the: most striking impres eavght the fancy of the andience right from the start, Her performauce was a delight from beginning to end. Arthur Aubley, 9% the hero, was manly and spirited, and depicted a sympathetically drawn character with ease and attractiveness. Cxul Porter, as the Bowery Ros. made quite a hit with his swaggering manner. Eugenie Campdell gave an jateresting version of the unscrupulous lodging house keeper of the period. Albert Andrus was good as Joha Jacob Astor. Pautine Whitson, as Ariana DePuyster, and ‘Mary Balfour, as Mistress Betty Schuyler, Presented aniusing charactertzations of the types of belles of the early nineteenth century. ‘The other members of the cast were good In thelr ‘respective parts. and the play moved thra ite thiree acts rather smoothly for a frst performance. 3fra. Rida Johnson Young, the author, and Sam H, Harris, the producer. were Doth present at the premfere.—£, EDMUNDS. POSTER. Equity asks you to read the article on page 2,