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

October 27, 1928 EXHIBITORS HERALD and MOVING PICTURE WORLD 43 PRESENTATION ACTS Detailed Story on Koo-Koo Club STAGE SHOWS Pittsburgh Penn Week Ending October 20 The Publix Unit Show for the week was entitled. "Oh Teacher." and proved to be a delightful half hour's entertainment with the scene laid in a school room. Teddy Joyce, master of ceremonies, appeared in the role of the teacher, and as usual his antics went over big with the audience. Ray Bolger, chief comedian, pepped up the number considerably. His funny recitations and "rubberlegged" dances went over in great style. The Carr Family, father, mother, brother and sister, 6cored heavily with tap dances. Among the best ever seen here. The Penn Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Elias Breeskin, made a big hit with the rendition of the Second Hungarian Rhapsody. Kansas City Mainstreet Week Ending October 13 La Belle Pola, the Simiam dancer, with Kiki, were given a prominent place on the Mainstreet stage program. Miss Pola's number consists of a varied assortment of dance interpretations that were well received by audiences all week. Davison's Louisville Loons, playing an extended engagement as the stage orchestral attraction, rendered a selection of popular melodies as the overture, while Harlan Christie, as master of ceremonies, was heard in a vocal number that caused him to work overtime in answering appeals for encores. Gene Greene & Co., are 6een in a number titled "The Singing Machine." In the company are Koyle and Frances, whose work wins the appreciation of the audiences. Bert Hanlon is seen in a number titled "The Gatling Gun." which consists of a bit of dialogue and a few other essentials which contribute to making his act well received. Allen and Can field are seen in a comedy act, titled, "A Little NonBense." The number consists of vocal, as well as comedy, turns. St. Louis Missouri Week Ending October 12 Frank Fay presented "Chinese Nights" as his stage show for the week. In it was featured Mr. Wu, Chinese actor, and several comic sketches composed by Mr. Fay. To bring out the pageantry of the stage offering the orchestra was kept in the pit during the week, Leonid Leonardi directing the overture from "The Poet and Peasant." Omaha Riviera Week Ending October 11 The cobweb effect accomplished by John Murray Anderson in his public stageshow, "Cameos," won more comment than any show in many weeks. The cobweb of heavy rope at the back of the stage, dotted with girls, evoked much applause. Even more spectacular than the spider's web was the finale in which the attractive girls of the chorus appeared as cameos. Incidentally, the girls could dance well when they got their feet on solid ground. Paul Spor, back on his old stage, worked his stage orchestra up to pep and enthusiasm in "Driftwood," a number of musical effects through Chinese, Turkish, Irish and Spanish interpretations. Little Tommy Wonder more than lived up to his name in dancing. First he put on a Russian dance, in keeping with the feature film. "The Tempest," then a modem dress suit dance, and finally a climax (Continued on page 45) Bill Bennett William Bennett, better known to the profession and to his friends as Bill, can always be depended upon to do something entirely different in the way of organ novelties — as featured organist at the Belpark Theatre, Chicago, a Lubliner & Trinz house now under the Publix banner. Bennett offers some unique community solos as well as entertaining song selections that has made him a well-liked figure in Chicago's theatre circles. Music Firm Gets Pathe Song Bibo, Bloedon & Lange. Inc.. are publishing the theme song to "Annapolis," the new Pathe feature portraying the life of the United States military academy students. This photoplay will be recorded by RCA photophone with complete synchronized sound effects to be made at the new Sound Studios. Incorporated, of which Steve Fitzgibbon is managing director. B & K Now Managing Chicago Harding This week the Harding theatre, Chicago, is celebrating a double event — one is in honor of its third anniversary while the other is to introduce the new management. This theatre was formerly under the Lubliner & Trinz fold and this week starts under the Balaban & Katz banner. Since Balaban & Katz have taken over most of the L. & T. theatres in the past year, both circuits have been a part of Publix but only recently announced to the public in an official manner that Balaban & Katz hnve assumed the management of the theatres taken over. Harry Lustgarten still continues as the managing director. Queries From All Over Seek Complete Facts This Department of the HeraldWorld Has Won International Recognition for Its Service and Has Gained the Confidence of the Industry By A. RAYMOND GALLO In response to many requests from exhibitors as well as organists, we are publishing complete details of how to run a Koo-Koo Klub. The detail set forth in this, article is based on information received from Balaban & Katz and Al Kvale, who originated the Kvale Koo-Koo Klub at the Norshore Theatre, Chicago. On Saturday afternoons, between one and four, children ranging from three and onehalf years to fourteen years of age, pay their fifteen cents admission into the box office of the Norshore theatre. As they are entering the auditorium, an usher or house attache presents each kiddie with a membership button to the club. The afternoon performance, both stage and screen, is arranged solely for the purpose of entertaining the young folks and every feature of the program is of a cleancut nature. The master of ceremonies, who in this case happens to be Al Kvale, instructs every presentation artist on the bill to eliminate any suggestive line or profanity during the special performance given for the children. In doing this, the confidence of the parents is gained as well as the loyalty of the children. Afternoon Show Reserved for Kids The entire afternoon is practically reserved for the purpose of entertaining the kids and members of the club, who in this case happen to number more than 2,500. Another point of interest to be brought home at this time is the fact that upon entering the theatre they are given a surprise package which contains candy, whistles, horns, or any other novelty noisemaker. Before the entire program is ended, the master of ceremonies calls upon a number of children from the audience to take part in some sort of a novel contest. The winners in this case receive many valuable prizes, cash and otherwise. For instance, a one-legged race may be staged with six boys and girls running across the stage with one leg tied up at the knee. The one getting to the goal first may be the winner of some toy or other enjoyable article. A