Variety (January 1914)

28 VARIETY —WE CAN PROVE IT JOE AND SHAPIRO abe AMERICAN MUSIC HALL (Jan. 19) THIS WEEK SAN FRANCISCO VARIETY'S SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE PANTAGES* THBATBB BLDO. Phone. Douglas* IS1I EMPRESS. —Six Diving Nymphs successfully closed bill. Whyte, Pelxer * Whyte, satlsfac- tory; The Yoscarrys, liked; James MacDon- ald, scored; Onrllle Reeder, fair; Hermand & Shirley, good opening number; Fred Swift, all-around muBlclan and liked. Good bill. ORPHEUM.—Frank Keenan and Co., artistic hit; Fred Lindsay, held house closing show; Edna Showalter, better adapted to concert stage; Albert Von Tilzer, liked; Sharp 4 Turek, Bcored with dancing, starting show off; Bert FiUglbbon. held over; Johnson's Trav- elogs, interesting; Maurice ft Walton, eastern society dancers, drawing big business. PANTAOES.—lirahm Van Den Berg, liked; "Merry Madcaps," pleased; Alpha Sextett got over; Chas Rellly and Co., fair; Rena Arnold, ordinary; Aerial Lafayettes, did well, opening show. CORT (Homer F. Curran, mgr.).—Margaret Illlngton In "Within the Law" (second and last week). Business healthy. GAIETY (J. J. Rosenthal, gen. mgr.).— "The Girl at the Gate," business fair. COLUMBIA (Oottlob, Marx 4 Co., mgrs.).— Otis Skinner in Kismet (second and last week), doing nice business. ALCAZAR (Belasco 4 Mayer, mgrs.).—An- drew Mack, dramatic stock (first week). Tom McGuire, the singing comedian, is back from a long tour in the Antipodes, and will play the Bert Levey circuit Nat Holt, business manager for Monte Car- ter's Musical Comedy Co., recently married Miss Del Estes, the soubrette of the Carter productions. , "A Song Publishers' Contest" every Tues- day night is the latest thing MacArther of the Majestic is offering the Mlssionltes as an extra Inducement James MacOrath, the veteran comedian, who was badly beaten up by unknown thugs some time ago while going home from the theatre. Is up and around. According to reports from San Jose, the au- thorities of that city and Santa Clara county are going to take drastic step* to close up the all-night cabarets and roadhouses. The Spauldlng Musical Comedy Co., organ- ised to play a season in Honolulu, is polishing up at Bert Levey's house In Vallejo. From all reports the opening was satisfactory. H. F. Heard (non-professional) secured a divorce from his wife, Mabel C, on the grounds of desertion. His wife Is well known on the smsll time In the bay cities under a different name. The San Francisco opera house project la sdmltted by the subscribers to be dead. Since the city refused to support the scheme, the promoters cannot Bee any way clear to carry out their pet plan. George W. Stewart, who will have charge of the Musical Department of the Panama Pacific International Exposition, haB located here and Is outlining hlB plans for the musi- cal portion of the big show. Most of the acts on Pantages, S. C. and the Orpheum circuits make the Jump from Port- land to Frlsio by steamer, but on account of the storms which prevailed this week many players on next week's bill came by rail. General Munaser Rosenthal, of the Ander- son Gaiety Company, made a flyinj? trip to l^os Angeles to overlook "The Candy Shop" before It went on the road. This production Ih In its V.ith week, with a big route of one niKht stands before It. Manager Will (Tnenbaum completed all ar- COSTUMES for PRODUCf IONS and ACTS [From your own or our design at short notice Prices— Moderate IORMAN W. GOULD JOE SULLIVAN 1493 BROADWAY PUTNAM BLDG., 43rd and 44th STS. Adjoining Shanloyt rangements for the opening of Pavlowe and her company at the Valencia on Jan. 10th. The advance sale was vary encouraging, and the noted dancer's previous en g ag em ent In this city were always a success from the box ef- flee standpoint According to the dallies, Kitty Gordon Is the first In Los Angeles to introduce the fad moat popular In the smart set of St. Petersburg The famous Kitty back was promptly forgot- ten when she strolled along with a bird of paradise painted In ultramarine upon her left cheek. Teres* 8. Baaelle is credited with hav- ing done the painting. Jan. 18 the German Opera Co.. appearing at the German House, began a series of Sunday night performances at the National. Sine* this house closed a year ago, several attrac- tions ranging from movlos to pop. musical comedy have failed to make It pay, because of the Republic's strong opposition. FIlILAUfcLI'lllA By J. * BUBMJBL KEITH'S (Harry T. Jordan, mgr.; Ment, U. B. O.).—B. A. Rolfs's "The Porch Party' la an original novelty which goes with vigor and dash and met with ready response. "Neptune's Garden of Living Statues," known also as "The Enchanted Pool." played a re- turn visit and was well received. Among the best on the bill was "Crookology," a comedy playlet ful of wit and cleverness. Dorothy De Shells appeared In the leading psrt and brought forth applause. Edward Archer and Victor Harvey give excellent support. Ed- ward George. biUed as "Comedian and Almost Juggler," had the audience amused with his bright talk. The Avon Comedy Four returned and pleased. Belle Blanche won rounds of applause. De Renso and La Duo, aerial tra- pese comedians, clever. DeWitt Mott and Mary Maxfleld. passed In a little repartee sketch, and Harrison. Newbold and Grlbben do a fair turn In songs and Impersonations. The house was well filled. WILLIAM PENN (William Miller, mgr.; agent. U. B. O.).—Excellent bill pleased a large audience Monday night. Headllner was "A Night in the Park," a musical comedy In capsule form featured by speed and gayety. Harry Van, Ruth Lockwood and the Mecca Four appeared In this playlet Two actresses who were formerly stock favorites as mem- bers of the old Olrard Avenue Theatre Com- pany, received a hearty welcome In "Half a Million,' an interesting sketch. Llnd and Murray pleased in "The Girl In the Moon singing; Hilda Mason and Oeorge Murray were good in their neat sketch, "Just Vaudeville," and the Bowman Brothers snd the Gordon Highlanders made distinct hits. Capacity house. _ ._ ^ KEITH'S ALLEOHENY (Thomas Dougherty. mgr.; agent, U. B. O.).—The Klncald Players, a Scotch Highlander act, captivated the audi- ence from the beginning. "One Flight Up." a comedy-drama, was excellently presented by William Lampe and Co., and made a power- ful heart appeal. The Wilton Brothers, com- edy gymnasts, were pleasing In both depart- ments of their work. W. E. Browning, In monolog and songs, were clever. Tom O'Brien and Madeline Lear. Phlladelphlans, appeared in new songs and funny remarks. Davis and Scott have much singing and dancing to dis- play snd were good. BROADWAY (Joeeh Cohn. mgr.; agent U. B. O.).—With the Karno Komedy Kompanv as a headllner one of the best balanced bills of the season was presented this week. The act ranks among the most popular seen here this season and scored a hit "What Hap- pened In Room 14" Is a clever skit snd Is produced by a company of clever artists. "Baby Ann," the child entertainer, was clever and seemed quite at home before the foot- lights. Kip and Klppy were good with their comedy Juggling. More and Jenkins, come- dians, were fair, and Barto and Clark repeated former successes. FORRE8T.—"The Beauty Shop," with Ray- mond Hitchcock, opened Monday night to a big house. LYRIC—"Oh. I Say," opened Monday night. WALNUT.—"Shepherd of the Hills," by a traveling company at popular prices opened Monday night. Capacity. ORPHEUM.—"Where the Trail Divides" opened Monday night. Traveling company at popular prices. Business fair. LITTLE THEATRE.—"The Dragon's Claws Is a new one-act thriller. Other plays which hold over are "The Man in the Street," "Tiger" and "Fortunatl and I." AMERICAN.—"May Jane's Pa," stock. ADELPHI.—"Within the Law" began its second month Monday night. Business has been exceptionally good throughout the en- gagement GARRICK.—"The Trail of the Lonesome Pine," with Charlotte Walker, began Its sec- ond and final week. BROAD.—"Madame President" Is meeting with much success In its second week here. LIBERTY.—Motion picture play. "Anthony and Cleopatra." Big business st 60 cents top. CASINO.—Forresters "American Beauties," burlesque ; drawing well. TROCADERO — Billy Spencer, a Philadelphia boy, In "Stars of Burlesque," got a great re- ception. OAYETY.—Al Reeves Big Show, second en- gagement here this season. Capacity business. rVIEIMT INSIST ON MINE AT ALL GOOD DRUQ STORKS GETTING OINT If you want to increase the efficiency of your voice. FREE SAMPLE OS REQUEST FROM THE CASMINE CO., 890 Eighth Avenue, New York Helen Ware, who is playing the part of Mary Turner In "Within the Law" with great suc- cess at the Adelphl theatre, was hostess to Helen Ware, the violinist, who wbb soloist at the Philadelphia Orchestra concert at the Aca- demy of Music last week. Although the artists have the same name they had never met and when Miss Ware, the actress, learned that Miss Ware, the violinist, was to appear In this city a dinner party was arranged. The dinner was attended by many theatrical and musical folk. Many stars volunteered their services for a benefit In aid of the Babies' Hospital which was held at the Forrest theatre, Thursday afternoon. The committee In charge of the entertainment consisted of Samuel F. Nixon, Harry T. Jordan, Fred O. Nlxon-Nlrdllnger. Thomas H. Love, C. C. Wanamaker and Mar- shall W. Taylor. Amy Lee, a member of the "Madame Presi- dent" cast playing at the New Broad Street theatre, was some years ago a member of the old Glrard Avenue Stock Co. A charter has been applied for by the Apollo Amusement Co. for the purpose of conduct- ing a theatre in this city. The incorporators are George W. Roy, Jacob Malen and Theodore M. Johnson. The Peoples' Recreation Com- pany, a similar concern, Is also seeking a charter. A half dozen amateur boxing bouts were staged Friaay night at the Gayety theatre and brought out a capacity house. Charles Throop, who Is In charge of the Nixon-Nirdlinger moving picture nouses in this city, was nominated for president of the Sixtieth and Market Streets Business Men's Association but withdrew because of his busi- ness interests. The only theatre in Philadelphia having a newspaper all its own is the Trocadero, where Manager Bobby Morrow Is Issuing a weekly devoted to the Interests of his house. Issue No. 2 has Just appeared and Is bright and breexy and has many interesting Item* con- cerning the world of murlesque. The Clover Club held a banquet Thursday night with several prominent authors as their guests. Among these were Victor Herbert, John Luther Long, of "Madame Butterfly*' fame, and Reginald Wright Kauffman, author of the "House of Bondage." William Court- lelgh of the Lambs' Club, was one of the speakers. The dressing rooms of the Stanley theatre, a vaudeville picture house, being built on Market street, west of Sixteenth, collapsed Jan. 15. One man was killed and three were injured. BOlfON Bv J GOOLTC LOEWS ORPHEUM (V. J. Morris, res. mgr.; agent Loew).—Vaudeville. LOBW'8 ST. JAMBS (William Lovey, res. mgr.; agent Loew).—Vaudeville. NATIONAL (Oeorge Haley, res. mgr.; U. B. O.).—Vaudeville. MOLLIS (Charles J. Rich. res. mgr.).— John Drew opened for two weeks with a fair bouse. COLONIAL (Charles J. Rich, mgr.).—"Oh! Oh! Delphlne" on third week to excellent business. PARK (Charles J. Rich, res. mgr.).—"The Argyle Case," with Robert Milliard. Indefi- nite engagement Opened to excellent busi- ness. Reduced price scale. CORT (John E. Cort, res. mgr.).—"When Dreams Come True," with Joseph Santley. Opened this new house Monday night to ca- pacity with liberal paper despite small seat- ing capacity. TREMONT (John B. Schofel, res. mgr.).— "Years of Discretion" opened for an Indefinite run. Fair house. PLYMOUTH (Fred Wright, res. mgr.).— "Under Cover." Excellent business. Corking show. SHUBERT (E. D. Smith, mgr.).—"All Aboard." with Lew Fields. Business not up to expectstion. Last week, with heavy ad- vance ssle for Forbes Robertson next. MAJESTIC (E. D. Smith, res. mgr.).—"Lit- tle Woman." Most consistent business In , town with capacity matinees and week ends. BOSTON (A. L. Levering, res. mgr.).— "The Whip." Business poor. 8how being held to prevent expense of new attraction for last two weeks before lease expires and house re- verts from "Syndicate" control to B. F. Keith. CASTLE SQUARE (John Craig, res. mgr). —Stock. "Hamlet." Full cast. Including John Craig and Msry Young. Cspaclty. HOWARD (George E. Lothrop, res. mgr.). —"Parisian Beauties." GRAND OPERA (George E. Lothrop, mgr.). —Eva Mull's "Big Beauty Show," with White Slaves reel as added attraction. CASINO (Charles Waldron, res. mgr.).— "Big Frolic Show." Excellent business. Un- usually large production for burlesque. Frank Smitbson m Mgg! m