Exhibitors Herald and Moving Picture World (Oct-Dec 1928)

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52 EXHIBITORS HERALD and MOVING PICTURE WORLD October 6, 1928 My bot^. Larry Spier, informs me that I can write his column this week. But outside of being a good talesman il know this!) I never have written a column for anyone. However, I'll try and tell you about some of the people I've seen on my recent trip through New York State and Canada. I can not guarantee that you'll be interested, but anyhow, here goes ! coo My fir6t stop w-as Albany, so I stopped in to 6ee Phil Romano who conducts the orchestra at the De Witt Clinton Hotel. Phil is certainly drawing them in with his crack band of versatile musicians. His broadcasting is certainly adding to his popularity too. o * • In Schenectady, I stepped in to see Joan Shannon, an old friend of mine who is in charge of the W. T. Grant music department in that city. Miss Shannon is a marvelous pianist and certainly isn't bashful to display her musical talents during the busy hours of the day, playing the latest hits for her customers, o • » Merle Kaiser is another young lady who is quite proud of her music counter at the S. S. Kresge store, Syracuse. Miss Kaiser just spent her vacation in New York and was surely welcomed by all the music publishers. o o * And lest I forget — Mildred MacMonagle the buyer of J. G. McCrory's music counter, Syracuse. We salesmen can always look for cooperation from her. If ever in Syracuse, don't fail to look her up! o » o Paul Forster has organized a real clever stunt ai the Eckel theatre. Syracuse. It is called the "Forster Organ Club." He does any number that is requested of him, with slides, and Oh boy — you should see how they appreciate him. I bet there isn't five people in the entire theatre who don't join in, in the singing. That shows that the "boy" is there! oo* My next stop was Buffalo, so dropped in to see Herb Straub who with his "gang" is certainly bowling them over at Shea's Buffalo theatre. Incidentally Straub is one of the few pit leaders to date that has made a success as a stage band leader, o • • Tom Grierson. organist, also at Shea's Buffalo theatre like Herb Straub, is certainly "knocking them dead" with his superb playing. He rates among the best. • • • Henderson E. Van Surdam who doesn't need an introduction was on a three-week jaunt, I was informed when I decided to visit him at the Statler Hotel, also in Buffalo. I wasn't to be outdone, for I saw him in New York City the other day, and he certainly does look fine. I bet the boys in his band miss him, and how! • • • In Toronto. I saw my boss' pal. Jack Arthur. Jack, as you know, is one of the greatest plugs in the Dominion of Canada. He is affiliated not only with Famous-Players Theatres throughout Canada, but also with the greatest chain hook up of radio stations in that country. His programs consist of some of the best novelties that any "two ears" would want to listen to. Tune in, boys, if you get a chance! • » • Dropped in to say "hello" to Danny Yates at the Windhor Hotel in Montreal (and maybe you think I wasn't glad to be in Montreal?). Danny who was in New York for a short vacation recently, got the usual welcome when he returned. You know Danny is that kind of a fellow who could get along anywhere at any time. Nice chap, nice personality and loU of friends to his credit. What more could any one ask ? • « • My pal. Jack Denny at the Mount Royal Hotel, also in Montreal, is a favorite of H. R. H. the Prince of Wales. And I've always wanted to meet royalty in person. What a break! • • • That tall southern gentleman from the hills of North Carolina comes back once more for the winter season to the Hotel Manger Grill. Every man in Krmp'i orchestra is a decided southerner and when they first hit New York, it took the publishers" representatives weeks to understand them. Today this difficulty is gradually being adjusted. Regardless, hewever. Kemp's publicity Is proven In the fact that ha was recalled to this berth. ALFRED A. POBOB. ORGAN SOLOS Preston Sellers (Chicago Oriental) devoted most of his organ solo to the homecoming of Paul Ash. In fact, it was called, "Rah, Rah, Rajah." Illustrated slides carrying a favorite Oriental star's photo were intermingled with several popular tunes. The solo took place in this manner: "Back in Your Own Back Yard" for Paul Ash ; "Forgive Me," for Milton Watson; "Dew-Dewy Day" for Peggy Bernier ; "Ho Ho Ha Ha" for Johnny Perkins, and "Just Once Again" for Ruth Etting. The word "Paul Ash" was next sung to the tune of Constantinople. The two outstanding numbers of this solo were "That's Why I Love You" and "Back in Your Own Back Yard." Everybody sang, screamed, yelled and everything else, to celebrate the occasion. Jack Martin (Milwaukee, Uptown) offered for his selection as part of a recent fur fashion show at that theatre. "Roses of Picardy" with William Hoke, the radio tenor, singing the selection. The number went over big and came in for a good share of applause. Adolphe Evans (Chicago Marbro) for his organ recital played the following numbers to a wonderful reception: Triumphal March from "Aida" ; "Melody" by Vice-President Chas. G. Daws : "The Rag Doll." and "My Little Log Cabin of Dreams." These organ recitals are getting to be quite the thing nowadays and this fellow is well liked for his particular way of getting up Sunday programs. John Hammond (New Orleans Saenger, La.) gave a half-hour concert last Sunday as a sort of christening of the new organ. Many new stops have been added among which are the English horns and the saxophone that should increase the range of jazz selections. Kol Nidre, two dances from Nell Gwynn. pnd a love song concluded his musical program. Mildred Thompson (Milwaukee, Wis., Garfield) offered for her selection "Whom Do You Prefer." a sort of political rhapsody. The relative activities and merit6 of Al Smith and Herb Hoover were played to the tunes of "Too Busy." "I Dreamed That You Kissed Me," "Sidewalks of New York." "You're a Real Sweetheart," and "Together." The selections were accompanied with humorous and suitable words on the 6creen and made a big hit with the audience. Chauncey Haines (Chicago Norshore) carries his organ solo this week around the idea that he is going to play something classical. But he never does. Instead it proceeds entirely as a community 6ing. presenting the popular numbers, "Where the Sun Goes Down." "Last Night I Was Dreaming." "I'm Sorry. Sally," "Jcannine" and "You're a Real Sweetheart." Somehow or other the crowd does not feel like singing, but they do enjoy the solos. Ray Guis (Milwaukee Modjeska) played "Let Me Call You Sweetheart." "Last Night I Dreamed You Kissed Me," and "When You're Smiling." for thi6 week's feature. He got lots of applause while rendering the numbers. Hcrbie Koch (Des Moines Capitol. Iowa) played "Angela Mia" as his feature song and then added some popular numbers for the audience to sing. "While the City Sleeps" was the feature in which Koch displayed considerable musical ability. Elmer Irhke (Milwaukee Oriental) played "Ten Miles From Town" and "Down Where the Sun Goes Down," this week. The audience liked the rendition very much. Elmer has taken Bernard Cowham's place here. Dick Liebert (Pittsburgh Penn, Pa.) repeated the stunt called "Who's Going to Be Elected." which he used several weeks ago to good results and put it c\er again in a big way this week. 70S State 5918 54WOindb/ph St CI" cm Jo Arc you Getting RUMORS Sty ?4 SOMGS BEST SELLERS "Girl of My Dreams" — (Jack Mills). "King for a Day" — (Remick). "Old Man Sunshine" — (Remick). "Jeanninc I Dream of Lilac Time" — (Leo Feist). "Ramona" — (Leo Feist). "Get Out and Get Under the Moon"— (Irving Berlin). "Down Where the Sun Goes Down" — (Leo Feist). "You're a Real Sweetheart" — (Leo Feist). "That's My Weakness Now" — (Shapiro-Bernstein). "Angela Mia" — (DeSylva-Brown & Henderson). "Beloved" — (Irving Berlin). "Chiquita" — (Leo Feist). "Just a Night for Meditation"— (Shapiro-Bernstein). "Ten Little Miles From Town" — (Irving Berlin). "Last Night I Dreamed You Kissed Me" — (Leo Feist). LET'S ALL GO TO MARY'S HOUSE— (Harms Inc.) — A gang song that reminds one of the old back porch. Has a rollicking lyric and tune and should be great for the singing orchestras. By Con Conrad, Leo Wood and Saul Bernie. o « * EASY GOIN'— (Irving Berlin, Inc.)— A philosophical song that is well written both as to lyric and music and also looks commercial. Words by Joe Trent, music by Peter De Rose. • * • I LOVE VANILLAS — (Broadway Music Corp.) — A nut song that should be great for the singing orchestras. These two writers were at one time among the foremost in the country and it looks like they are staging a comeback. Words by A. Seymour Brown, music by Albert Von Tilzer. • • • WHO WOULDN'T BE JEALOUS OF YOU— (Harold Rossiter) — -A new fox trot ballad by Chicago writers that looks very good. It is published by a local firm that has a song in the money every once in a while. By Larry Shay, Haven Gillespie and George Frommel. WHEN I TIP TOE UP A TUCK TUCK TUCKY LANE — (De Sylva, Brown & Henderson) — A song that reminds me of that old favorite Tuck Me to Sleep in My Old Kentucky Home. Very well written by three boys who know their business. Words by Billy Rose and Mort Dixon, music by Harry Warren. • • • PECULIAR— (Villa Moret, Inc.)— A dance tune that i6 really Peculiar. Should make a good orchestra number. Words by Larry Yoell and Paul Corbel!. Music by Nat Goldstein. GOLDEN JUBILEE MARCH— (Sam Fox Pub. Co.) —The famous bandmaster just played here recently and this is one of the numbers that he featured. By John Philip Sousa. • • • SOME NIGHT WHEN YOU'RE LONELY— (Joe Morris Co.)— A fox trot ballad by two well known writers that looks commercial. Is well written both as to lyrics and music. Words by Benny Davis, music by Joe Burke. • • • COME ON, BABY— (Agcr, Yellcn & Bomstein) — A hit song by three popular writers. Should do well in this territory as it's typical for Chicago. By Archie Cottier, Sidney Clare and Maceo I'inkard. • • » I CAN'T GIVE YOU ANYTHING BUT LOVE (Baby) — (Jack Mills, Inc.)— This song, the hit of the New York show Black Birds of 1928 is getting a tremendous radio plug in this section and Is becoming a very big seller. It's really a great song and will mnke plenty of money for the publisher. Lyrics by Dorothy Fields, music by Jimmy McHugh.