The New York Clipper (October 1916)

October 7, 1916 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER MANAGERS TO EXPAND ALL OVER U. S. WILL HAVE CHAPTERS EVERY* WHERE If the plans of the United Managers' Protective Association, of which Marc Klaw is president, and Lee Shnbert, E. F. Albee, Henry W. Savage and Adolpb Zukor vice-presidents, are carried out, that important body will shortly have a chapter in each important city of the United States and Canada, where matters 'of all sorts affecting theatrical interests can be taken up. This is a step which has been deemed advisable for some time, but has never been attempted heretofore. The chapters, though, are now being established and the powerful organization is soon expected to become even more so. Speaking of the sit- uation recently, Ligon Johnson, attorney of the association, said: "We have issued bulletins to our mem- bers in the leading cities and communi- ties asking them to organize locally. Our action, we believe, is the only means of ob- taining unity and thorough co-operation of all managers on matters affecting amuse- ment enterprises and we are receiving re- plies which indicate that our plan is re- garded enthusiastically. "Everybody finding employment in the theatre is organized today, nationally as well as locally. All employes, whether they are stage handB, musicians, cleaners, or what not, belong to a national organiza- tion with a local chapter or unit.' locally and nationally they act together for their beneSt. Even actors have a union which, aids them in settling certain problems. The managers, being, in' the employer class, could not, of course, joib federated labor any more than railroad presidents, man- ufacturers, or ' other capitalized groups. But tbey can organize along similar' lines to the labor unions for the expeditious set- tlement of all questions arising in their affairs. We simply believe that by placing our- selves upon a labor union basis that we can work with greater efficiency and speed. "According to present methods, when trouble springs up in Boston or Chicago,, we are forced to go to great expense of time and money in traveling, telegraphing, etc. By the new arrangement the local Boston or Chicago branch can adjnst its affairs in its own way, only seeking aid of the main chapter as a last resort- Most of their work will probably be confined to arbitrating differences between themselves, the musicians, stage hands and other or- ganized bodies connected with the theater. We want our locals to elect their officers and governing boards from their members.'' Asked as to the number of local chapters or branches to be established, Mr. Johnson said: . "We intend to install chapters in every amusement center in this country and Can- ada. When we find a section that does not contain a large center we shall group all its cities and towns into a community which shall be designated a unit. The ad- vantage of such an organization is appar- ent. It win centralize our affairs and enable ns to carry on our work with the same degree of efficiency as other lines of business. The' association was compelled to postpone its annual meeting this year on account of the fight it was conducting in Washington against the theatre tax-bill. At our next-meeting, however, we expect to have delegates present from every unit of the organization." BRADY TO LAUNCH BIG AD CAMPAIGN "The Man Who Came Back," Jule. Eckert Goodman'* New Play, to Receive Country-Wide News- paper Publicity. William A. Brady will, early this month, inaugurate a nation-wide newspaper pub- licity campaign in connection with the new Jules Eckert Goodman play, "The Man Who Came Back," now being pre- sented at the Playhouse. This production, now in its second month, was brought into New York with practically no heralding, and, as a result, opened rather quietly, but on its first night it was enthusi- astically received, and within a few days was known as one of the dramatic suc- cesses of the season. Mr. Brady, believing that the piece haa great possibilities, haa determined upon a big newspaper campaign, commencing with the week of Oct. 9. Some of the most widely circulated daily newspapers of the country will be used as mediums to make known to their readers the excellence of the play. O'HEARN COMMENCES SUIT Wm. J. CHearn, the theatrical cleaner, who last week served notice upon the Clara Kimball Young Film Corporation to remove the large electric sign from the James drug-store corner at Broadway and Forty-sixth Street, has filed a complaint against this company, following its re- fusal to accede to his demands. O'Hearn claims that tho sign infringes his rights as tenant of the. third floor of the James Building and is a public nuisance. In his complaint he states that after he had signed a lease of the premises his front windows were boarded up to make room for the sign. "DORA DEANE" FOR WEE dr. REILLY 0. E. Wee and Edwin F. Reilly have secured the exclusive rights to Mary J. Holmes novel "Dora Deane," which is now being dramatized by Lem B. Par- ker. Messrs. Wee and Reilly will pro- duce the play the latter part of the month for a tour of the leading cities. ZOE ZIEUE MASKELL ENGAGED MEADVXtiE, Pa., Oct. 2.—Manager Schutz of the Lyceum Theatre has se- cured Miss Maskell as pianist for his vau- deville theatre. PERFORMERS LOSE CHILD • Chicago, Oct 1.—Arthur Collins and wife (Adah Miller), well known stock and repertoire people mourn the loss of their only child, Axdell Louise, aged four and a half years. The little one died suddenly from pneumonia, while with her parenta in Tennessee. Interment at Ar- lington Cemetery, Chicago. LATEST "FROLIC HAS GREAT START ALL BROADWAY ATTENDS One of the institutions of Broadway's night life is the "Midnight Frolic," in- vented by Florenz Ziegfeld two seasons ago. Each production has surpassed its predecessor in all around excellence, the beauty of its ensemble, the loveliness of tho costumes, the catchy music, the won- derful scenic effects of Josef Urban have each contributed its part to make the midnight show a really remarkable en- tertainment. The latest prodution seen at the New Amsterdam roof on Monday night is by far the best of the series. All of the old favorites appeared and in addition a half dozen of new enter- tainers were seen, each of whom were fa- vorably received. Perhaps the best of the newcomers, was Lawrence Hayncs, a tenor who made his debut in America after a successful career abroad. Mr. Haynes has a pleasing, if rather light voice and was heard to ex- cellent advantage in several excellent numbers. Among the popular members of tho company whose new specialties were en- thusiastically applauded were the dan- cers, Frances White and William Rock, Bird Millman, the Arnut Brothers, Lucy Gillette, Adelaide Bell and Peggy Brooks. LOWE'S NEW CORP. Maxim P. Lowe, for the pest five years connected with the H. B. Marinelle office, recently opened up offices in the Fitzgerald Building where be will conduct a general booking and production department. Mr. Lowe has formed two separate com- panies, the Lowe Producing Company and the Maxim P. Lowe, Inc. One to stage the production and the other to handle the managerial end. Lowe will also direct the tour for Wurln's English Orchestra, of twcnty-Gve pieces. BIDE DUDLEY IS A MARRIED MAN NOW Wedding of Newspaper Mas to Miss Taney Keplinger Took Place Ten Days Ago. Will Honeymoon in South Theatrical folk in general were sur- prised this week to hear of the*wedding of Bide Dudley to Miss Taney Keplinger, daughter of a well known cotton broker. The groom managed to keep the joyful news a secret for more than a week, but "weddings will out!" Dudley, who was christened Walter Bronson Dudley, is a well known newspaper man, and Is at present conducting a column of theatrical gossip for the Evening World. The Newlyweda are at present "honey- mooning" in the South. On their return they will be at home in The Royalton, West Seventy-second Street, to their many friends. DRAMATIC CRITICS VISITING Following the arrival of critics from various remote centers to attend the premiere of "The Flame," Percy Ham- mond of the Chicago Tribune dropped into town early last week. This week F. W. White of the Denver Pott and Edward H. Crosby of Boston are expected. CHANGE OF PLANS FOR BALLET SCHOOL Dillingham Fixes Age Limit Because el Avalanche of Applications. Letters Come from All Over the United States. Since Charles Dillingham's announce- ment that he planned to aid, free of charge, young girls who are ambitious to become proficient as ballet dancers, he has been compelled to change his original ideas on the subject because he has been swamped with applications. It was originally intended to organize a class and accept all applicants, but up to the present over 1,400 have applied, some of whom being as far distant as Seattle, - in the west, and New Orleans, in the south. This avalanche of applications surprised Mr. Dillingham and Mme. Pavlowa, who will conduct the class, and they have de- cided to form classes of fifty each, the first to include residents of Greater New York, and to reject, for the present, those coming from out-of-town. As soon as the experimental stages of organization have 'been passed with the first class the second will be formed, and so on. Only those who can devote one hour daily in the forenoon can avail themselves of the offer, as instruction will be given in the morning only. No girl under twelve years nor over twenty will be accepted, and tbey will be divided into two grades, the younger from twelve to fifteen in- elusive and the elder from sixteen ts twenty inclusive. In teaching her pupils Pavlowa will follow the routine of the Petrograd institute, at which establish- ment she received her instruction. CHANGES IN LYNCHBURG THEATRE Ltnchbubu, Va., Oct 3.—The Acad- emy of Music, which was leased about two years ago by Samuel H. Jolliffe, i- now being operated by the stockholders. The lessee surrendered the keys of the theatre, despite the fact that he still holds the lease and has bookings for Lynchburg until early Spring. Roland T. Hamner, who haa been connected with the theatre for about ten years, was ap- pointed manager to succeed Mr. Jolliffe. Mr. Jolliffe claims that he controls the local situation by reason of his contract with the Klaw A Erlanger offices, and he is making an effort to transfer his book- ings to another theatre. EXCITEMENT KILLS STAGEHAND Clifford M. Ball, a stagehand employed at the Hippodrome, died suddenly yester- day morning at Reaney's Hall. Death, according to the police report, was due to excitement brought on by an argument with several fellow members of a thea- trical union. The Smithwick Empire has been sold to a Mr. Black, and ceases to belong to the Kennedy Tour. LYNCHBURG NO VAUDEVILLE TOWN Ltrchbubo, Va., Oct. 8.—Manager Trent of the Trent Theatre, has discon- tinued vaudeville at bis house and tabloid musical shows are now substituting.