Variety (May 1909)

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VARIETY 35 NEXT ISSUE ORDER QUICK OUR NEXT RELEASE "Annie Laurie" (LOTH. MO IT.) "Scenes from the World's Largest Pigeon Farm" (LOTH. 160 FT.) Ready Wednesday, May 26th ESSANtf FILM MFG.OX 501 VftLLS Si. CHIGA6QHLS HEW HAVEV, COVH. POLI'S (S. Z. Toll, prop.; P. J. Wlndlach, res. mgr.).—Prescelle, hypnotist, the feature of the bill. nin work was of a blgb order and many encores received. Jane Courtbope and Co. Id a atory of the Sierra Nevada's "Lucky Jim," assist- ed by Chas. Forrester and Master Ross, was ex- ceedingly good. The emotional scenes were un- usually strong. Josephine Davis In s. and d., well received. An amusing skit, "The Chalk Line," presented by Harlan Knight and Co., Is one of the bent rural character sketches ever here. Tom Malcolm, In Scotch songs, and Hastings and Wil- son, In acrobatic stunts, concluded a very good bill. E. J. TODD. OVEONTA, N. Y. ONBONTA (Fred Olllen, mgr.).—Stocktons, songs and monolog, good; elimination of ancient jokes would improve this act; McLaln Sisters, s. and d., well received; Fred Couture, unlcycle rider in comedy, a hit; Les Bolllngers, novelty rag painting act, fair; Mark Lea, Hebrew comedian, passable. NOTES.—L. H. Shepherd, proprietor of the Casino Theatre, of this city, and Robert Mann, of the Atlantic Theatre, of Kingston, N. Y., have formed a partnership for purpose of operating during the next few months moving picture shows in nearby summer resorts.—Fred Olllen, an experienced and capable manager of Heveral years' experience of stock companies and theatres, bos taken charge of the Oneonta Thea- tre as resident manager, relieving II. M. Dun- bam, who will take a vacation until September. DELONO. PATERSON, N. J. EMPIRE (II. J. Bruggemann, res. mgr.; agent, Bijou Circuit).—Summer vaudeville continues popular. The Perlscoffls bead with clever jug- gling; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lewis, in "Thou Shalt Not Steal," finely played; Hanvery and Baylls, comedy s. and d., pleased; Lane and O'Donneli, opened, good; Ella Lane, ill. songs, pleaRed; m. p. LYCEUM (Ed. Btsar, mgr.).— Fred Ostrado, gymnast, clever; Wyngood and Wyngood, good; Joe Solmlers, baritone, fine; Culdwell and Wentworth, neat; m. p. VAN. ITALY'S LEADING PAPER FOR THB AniiMtel Picture ind PH8n04r.pl Business PUBLISHED FORTNIGHTLY. 12-80 large page*. light shillings per annum (11.60). Editor-Proprietor: Prof. OUALTHRO I. TABBRI, M, VI* d*l Beset©, N Milan (Italy). PAWTUUXJET, B. L BIJOU (O. L. Bufflngton, mgr.).—Bthal Car- penter and Co., comedy aklt; Sandy Donaldson, Scotch comedian, usee Harry Lander'* endre act; Kip Reed, blackface comedian, good; The Joyces use old msterlal fairly. S. M. SAMUEL. FITT8BTJBQ, PA. GRAND (Harry Davis, mgr.; agent, U. B. O.; Monday rehearsal 10).—Bert Coote and Co., laugh- ing hit; Marie Dainton, ciever; "A Night With the Poets," hit; Mulleu and.Corelll, real comedy acrobatic act; Arnold's Leoparda, very good; World and Klugston, very good; Fiddler and Bhel- ton, best colored act here In a long while; Four Rianoa, doing well early; Watson and Morrlsey Sisters, fair; Maxlinus, very good; The Straubs, comedy magic, good; Lanigan and Coovert, doing well; Kohler and Kohler, comedy acrobata. FIFTH AVENUE FAMILY (agents. Associated; Monday rehearsal, 0).—The Tolls, feature, odd, well received; Bradley and Ward, bit; Hap Handy and Co., very good; Kauffman and Saw- telle, going big; Pine aud Klssen, laughlug hit; Archer and Carr, weak; m. p. BLANEY'S (James L. Ring, mgr.; agents, Associated; Mon- day rebearsul 10).—Robert Cbesalne and Co., magic, fair, Illusions go big; Adair DeArmonde and Co., good playlet, but needs rehearsing; Kola and Kola, fair; James Kane, good voice, poor selection of songs; Gallaber and Doe, dancing, very good; m. p. SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH. ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.; Will. R. Winch, res. mgr.).—Week 0: Faye, Miller and Weston, good; Silbon'a Circus, good; Loney Has- kell, clever; Persse and Mason, good; The Vlnd- bonas, much applause; Three Lelgbtona, well de- served hit; Four Poncherrys. JAY E. JOHNSON. SAVANNAH, OA. BANDY'S AIRDOME (Frank A Hubert Bandy, mgrs.).—Leon and Adeline, Alaxcoo Trio, Scott Leslie and "Minstrel Maids," Two Hermanos, Little Garry Owen Co. ORPHEUM (Joseph A. Wilensky, ' mgr.; agent, Inter-State).—Mabel Matthews, Browning and Jonea, Alva and Cope- land, Earl Flynn. CRITERION (Frank A Hubert Bandy, mgrs.).—Tony Genaro, Wally Clark, Rowe and Clinton. GRAND (E. H. Kingman, mgr.).—Return Fagg'a Ladies' Min- strels, giving an entire first part and olio. SAVANNAH (W. T. Klrby. mgr.).—Vaudeville (second week) has been adopted by thla house nnder the direction of Wllmer A Vincent, the success has been pronounced. Noodlea Fagan, Porothea Trio, Hanford and Darlington, Violet Moore. ATHENEUM ROOF GARDEN (Ernest L. Barbour, mgr.).—Fox and DeMay, Lydell and Butterwortb, Kelly and Rose, Lieut. Bldrldge. SEATTLE, WASH. ORPHEUM (Carl Rleter, mgr.; agent, direct). —Week 10: Hlte and Donlin In the lead, with Billy Van second feature. It was the best average bill for sometime. Claude GlllLogwater and Co. brought considerable comment; Three Westons, musical, fine; Rockway and Conway, comediana, very clever (had hardest place on bill); The Hamllns, great; "The Piano Trinity," excellent. STAR (F. H. Donnellan. mgr.; agent, S.-C). —Cook and Rothert, "Apache" dance, great; Clara Throop. comedienne, fine; Brennon and Downing, comedy sketch, snappy; Weston and Young, good; Great Martyne, clever. PAN- TAGES' (Alex. Pantages, mgr.; agent, direct).— The Say tons, contortionists, headllnera, great; Lincoln Four, good; Young and Brooks, musical, clever; The Murrays, fine; Walter Montague and Co.. very clever; Shale and Cole,excellent; Arthur Elwell, very good. NOTES.—Mabel McKlnley opened at the Star (S.-C.) 17th.—The work on the Majestic, S.-C.'s new house, is progres- sing nicely. Expect to be open latter part of July. 8TAMFORD, CONN. LYCEUM (Anthony Geronlmo, mgr.; agent, L. I). Mnyue).—The Four Nightingales, excellent male quartet; Brooks and Jeanette, good, clean comedy; Musical Williams had 'em laughing; Hanson and Miller's burlesque Bketcb failed to please. FAMILY (P. Bernstein, mgr.).—Opened this week with four reels and four acts. This bouse Is a member of the "Leo Circuit" of New York, and la to "split weeks" with the "Dewey" on E. 14th St. STAR (C. H. Williams, mgr.).—Opens this week with in. p. and ill. songs. VAUDEVILLE (Geo. Bullock, mgr.).—After June 1st this house reverts to the management of W. G. Warren, of Warren and Sweeney. HARRY KIRK. ST. PAUL. ORPHEUM (Martin Beck; ageut, direct).— Flske O'llara, Jolly Fanny Rice, Tom Waters, James II. Cullon. Post and Russell, Three Douals, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Clark and Klnodrome; big bouse at opening matinee seemed well pleased. MAJESTIC (Miles Boudy Theatrical Co.; agent. S.-C).—Three Armntrongs, Sam Rowley, E. A. Turner and Co., Arthur Kirk. Dounelly and Ro- tali, Marie Witt, m. p.; fair show. GRAND (Litt A Dingwall, props.; agent, William Morris). —Lamont's Cockatoos, Reld and Foster, Marie EllHwortb, Prof. Moore, Juggling Smith, ill. songs and m. p. 43TAR (Thos. McCready, mgr.).— Jack Cantien. blackface; Four Bennlngtons, s. and d.; Harry Schumacher, songs; m. p.; Barry and I lock, hand-to-hand balancers and acrobats, opened also, but Barry wbh unfortunate in break- ing his ankle, causing the act to clone. BEN. SYRACUSE, N. Y. GRAND OPERA HOUSE (Job. Pearlsteln. mgr.; agent, U. B. O. Monday rehearsal 10:30).— Boweu. Llna and Moll, good; Ida O'Day, scored; Mr. and Mrs. Perkins Fisher, well received; Billy (Jaston and Ethel (Jreen. good; Four Fords, went !>lg; Ben Welch, hit of bill; Three Demons, good. The (Jraml will Homo It* Hca*on Sunday night, and ilurlng the summer piny vnndcvllle and moving plctiircH. Three shows n day will be given with ."> mill 10 cent prices. Charles II. Plummer will he in char-re. SAM FREEMAN. TOLEDO, 0. ARCADE (Will C. Bettls, mgr.; agent, Gua GaumonliS Films UOEISED IT MOTION PICTURE PATENTS CO. Release, Tuesday, May 25th, 1909 "The Blind Man of Jerusalem " DRAMA. A Superb Historical Production. APPROX. LENGTH, 648 FEET. a The Glories of Sunset SCENIC APPROX. LENGTH, 285 FEET. f t Release, Saturday, May 29th, 1909 a The Accusing Double DRAMA APPROX. LENGTH, 891 FEET. f f Urban- Films LICENSED BY MOTION PICTURE PATENTS CO. Release, Wednesday, May 26th, 1909 "How Jones Paid His COMEDY Debts" APPROX. LENGTH, 604 FEET. "Panther Hunting on the Isle of Java" SPORTING APPROX. LENGTH, 357 FEET. Write for Advance Descriptions Importer Gaumont and Urban-Eclipse Films 52 State St., Chicago 662 Sixth Ave., New York When answering advertisements kindly mention Vaibtt.